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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-02-22

Here's an. honest injun new
Washington story that never ap-
peared in print before.
One of the floorwalkers al
Etone-Fisher' vouches for 1t as 9
spontaneous piece Of child philos-
0phy.
as 1t true that George Wash
ington couldn't tell a lie?" the
youngster asked.
mo-" he was told; Washing
ton could have told a lie, but he
didn't"
Then" demanded the young
ster, "if he could tell a lie, why
did he lie and say he couldn't?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-02-22
THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON LEADS TIL

Just as he led the gallant sons of America in
fight then, so now his memory, warm and fresh in
leads our sons, in the state we named for him. to
Freedom, for All, Forever!
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02
MORE NURSES
ARE NEEDED

Another urgent appeal for registra-
tion OF more nurses was issued yes
tsrday by Miss Mary NJ Roberts, d.
rector Of nursing, Lake Division,
American Red Cross. The appeal was
made in response to Surgeon General
Gorgas' recent request that the Red
Cross supply 5000 nurses before June
l for service in American military hos
pitfalls IN the United States and abroad.
More than 1000 nurses have been
enrolled since the United States became
a participant IN tho war" said Miss
Roberts today. but as the war pro-
Erasses. the imperative need for a
greater army OF nurses grows daily.
IAN earnest appeal is made to the
registered nurses OF Ohio. Indiana and
Kentucky to VOLUNTEER for this service.
We also appeal to the public and to
the physicians employing these nurses
70 make It possible for them. without
too great a sacrifice. TO hold themselves
in readiness 10 respond TO the call OF
their country.
we also wish to bring to the atten-
tion OF the nurses the unusual oppor-
tunities offered by the War Risk In
suranoe Law. The provisions Of this
bill apply enqually to nurses assigned
to duty as members OF the Army and
Navy Nurse Corps and make - possible
TO secure. at nominal rates, protection
for herself as we'll as for designated
members OF her family dependent upon
her.
a great responsibility rests upon
this nurses OF the country They are
the only group Of women recognized as
a part OF the military establishment
While thousands OF nurses viii be need
ed. the number Is relatively small COM
pared with the number Of women IN
America who should stand back q
them and make possible the service
for which they are so greatly needed.
NO finer patriotic service can be
rendered by tho we'll educated young
women anywhere, than that Of the
students IN schools for nurses who are
definitely preparing for the larger pro
fessional field OF the graduate nurse"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02
NEW ZONE COAL
SYSTEM IS STARTED
Indiana Consumers Start
to Lay in Their Next
Winters Supply.
fRY United PRrss.1


INDIANAPOLIS. IND. April Act
Ing under the new zone system OF dis
tribution of coal. Indiana consumers OF
fuel today started to lay in their supply
for next year.
The zone system. which applies to the
distribution OF bituminous coal went
into effect today. 1t serves TO eliminate
long hauls by providing that coal pro-
duced in certain district must be con-
stunned in that zone. Officials are con-
fident that the zone system Will solve
the transportation problem. in part at
least. which has been the biggest factor
in producing coal shortages.
Eastern coal will be distributed In
eastern districts where It is produced
and western coal in western districts.
The system does not prohibit the ship
ment Of special grades OF coal which
may be needed for specific purposes.
Gas companies. foundries. glass con-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02
CARYITES TO HEAR
BILLY SUNDAY

The special train that will carry
Gary delegation Of 500 to Chicago to-
night to attend the evening meeting
at the Billy Sunday tabernacle viii
leave the South Shore station in Gary
promptly at $50 o'clock. All holders
OF special railroad tickets must have
their tickets with them and be at the
depot at 5.15 in order to prevent a rush
at the last minute.
The train VIII stop at Ambridge 70
take on passengers who have tickets
for the special All Ambridge people
who plan to go on this train should
be at the Ambridge stop before $50.
Badges will be given out on the train
to facilitate entrance into the taber-
nacle and the Gary delegation is to go
to the tabernacle in a body as admit
lance for the steel city delegation is a
a special door.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02

the last big drive started.
BY keeping my eyes and ears open
I was able to slip into a bunch going
through the receiving barracks long
before my turn and BY so doing saved
myself about three or four weeks of
tiresome waiting before being sent
east.
To begin with we were all given g
number and at the same time our meas
ure was taken for clothes and shoes.
We were next taken to the physical
examiner where a parade lasting p
hours a day was heing put on. OF
course 1t was essential that we be CIV
en- a thorough uncover so we had
to parade in our birthday suit In or
der that we might not get mixed up
our number was painted on our chest
and back (you see we were violating
the traffic rules) and from that time
on until nearly midnight I was No.
226.
When we were through had signed
my mama twenty-five or thirty times
and had my finger prints taken. II
they missed any paper that I dldn' t
sign II was because they were not
printed
At last we were taken 70 barracks
and given two blankets and a canvas
cot. That was my first night as a
guest Of Uncle Sam. Believe me II was
hard to take especially as the Their
mometer was tearing off about 10 or
u below zero. But everyone was in
good spirits and so tired that any
place to lie down would have been well
come.
The next morning we we're vaccinat-
ed and innoculated and given our uni
form. A moving picture should be TAX
en- Of the Quarterrnaster Depot when
they are supplying a bunch 1t would
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02
FROM SOLDIERS
From Allan O'Rourke.
CAMP GLEN BURNIE. IND.

CAMP GLEN BCRNIE. IND,
March %. 1918
Dear Friend Cross.
I know I should have come across
with fewHlines long before this but
when a fellow gets into a new game
he IS apt to forget his old friends
for while in the new surroundings
OF another world.
But I am back to earth again and 1t
is real pleasure for me to dash a
line or two to you. It has been more
than three months since I raised my
right hand and took the Initial step
in what promises to be the greatest
act in my life Since that time I have
seen a great deal OF the L. S a I re
member an ad that SAYS see America
First Via the Great Northern but
say Join the Army and See America. ."
or course I stuck with the bunch
from Hammond as farHes Indianapolis
but things happened so fast there that
before even got chance to say good
bye to them 1 was on a train bound
for Columbus Barracks. Ohio.
hit that place It $50 a m.. the day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02

Germs and other such plants which must
use special grade OF coal. are allowed 70
purchase the coal and have it transport
ed from any region into any zone.
Special permits for this purpose Will
be issued by the United States fuel ad-
ministration.
The zones do not affect anthracite coal
or coke.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02
shakespeare,. sehooImaster.

In the London Times 1T was recent
II stated that Rev. Simon Hunt, B. A..
who was Shakespeare's schoolmaster
from 1871 to 1877. became n Jesuit on
April 70. 1873, and died at Rome as
penitentiary (confessor) on June IL.
1885.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02

there was perplexity. There are so
many hospital units over there and
over here and in between! And the
suffragists didn't want their hospital
unit to be confused. After many
names had been discarded because
they were too long this name was
chosen: ~. S. A. Women's Over
seas Hospitals" The plural denotes
that the unit, which by now is prob
ably nearing France, is only the first
of a chain of units the women hope
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-02

Saved money went grow unless you
invest IT. Buy w. S. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
s0-CALLED HARVESTER
TRUST APPEAL DENIED
Action Of Supreme Court Means
That International Company
Will Be Dissolved.

Final steps looking to the dissolu-
ton OF the International Harvester
Company, the so-called harvester
trust. in accordance with lower court
DEGREES and under an agreement made
with the government were taken
when the Supreme Court yesterday
formally dismissed the company's ap-
peal.
The courts unexpected adjournment
until next Monday prevented the mo-
ton being made in open court, but a
copy was filed with the clerk and
plans made for finally closing up the
case without delay.
Under the agreement which was
made last August the company will
dispose Of it's harvesting machinery
lines known under the trade names
Of Osborn" champion" and ''afiiyTa1.
kee." together with all machinery
and other equipment and it's plants
N. Y. where the first two lines are
manufactured.
One year is given to dispose Of this
property. The government, however
reserves the right II these measures
prove inadequate to restore competi-
furtne.. relief The harvester suit
was instituted In Minnesota and the
appeal has been pending in tho Su-
preme Court since 1915.
Official announcement was made
later that despite the company's op-
position the court also grants the
j governments motion continuing the
governments suit against the steel
trust until next term.
The Supreme Court, which recon-
vened Monday after the summer re-
cess. adjourned yesterday until Mon
day because Of the influenza epidemic
Only minor business was transacted.
The court yesterday denied admit
lance to the chamber of all persons
except lawyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
Stove Coal Supply.

1t is reported by the administ ration
that in every hundred tons of coal
ordered by the public 10 per cent of
1t was for stove coal. The stove coal
received to date has been only about
40 per cent of the entire supply
dumped in coal yards. With such a
large demand for stove coal the supply
has been and is smaller than the de-
mand.
To aid the situation the fuel admin
1stration requests that the public in
ordering coal diminish the amount of
stove size and make up the deficiency
by ordering the largest egg and
chestnut coal. The egg and chestnut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09

coal. 1t il declared BY the administra-
ton, is a good substitute for the
stove coal when all are mixed to-
gether.
Many persons have already received
two-thirds Of their winters supply OF
ones who desire to obtain their full
orders, according to the fuel admin
istration. In view Of their ardor to
obtain the full supply and the laxity
of hundreds Of others in making ar
rangements to get theirs in. the adj
ministration II allowing the coal
dealers to supply the full OF coal AZ
entered wherever possible.
A few dealers in the last two weeks
sent out cards to the public in 100
lots and returns were received from
but twenty-five of each lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09

the contagion spreads the tines will
e es S5pPs1 IN anspost.ten
At the Washington Gas Light Conn
pany and the Georgetown Gas Light
Company It was stated that the in.
fiuenxa has attacked a number Of
their clerical force, but that among
the men actually producing the gas
supply there was practically no ILL
ness from the disease It appears that
the fumes around the big gas works
are preventive Of the spread of tho
contAgion. Persons living IN the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09

illness from indusnsa. The Capital
Traction. with about . like number
electric Power Company reported 156
407.
Conditions on the washington. Bal
timore and Annapolis. the Washing
ton and Virginia roads, while no dg-
ures are given, have been materially
affected by the influenza, with many
Of the mon i'll. All Of these compa.
nies'say that Il is impossible to OBJ
tain men for. their cars and that II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
Conditions Improved.

Conditions. the administration re-
ports. are much improved over those
of last year. The administration and
the coal dealers are working in close
corporation. hut the public in some
measure is Juggling the other way.
This cooperation on the part of the
administration and the dealers is due
to d better understanding between
both and the knowledge gained by
the latter that the administration is
working for their interests as well As
that of the public.
There is plenty Of coal in most of
the yards. Those few dealers who
are not SO amply supplied as others
have such quantities as to help re-
Geve the situation in preparation for
the winter. 1t was declared that
never were the coal dealers better
able to cope with conditions as re-
CARDS the necessary equipment and
tho commodity All the dealers and
the fnel administration desire is that
the C. -nsunIers make arrang to
get ArSir coal, and this should be done
before the snow flies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09

naming third 10 under suspicion ana
observation tor probable patients.
In the telegraph offices the percent
age of sick from influenza is small
The messenger services. however.
have been materially crippleh. The
clerical forces show a small percent
age Of illness. while the same is true
of the operators manning the wires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
Convict Ask, Haheas Writ.

Petitions for q writ Of hsbeas cosyus
on behalf OF Charles W. Coon. Who
seeks to be discharged from he west
Virginia penitentiary. ut Aoupdssah.
where he is serving . ssotenoo OF
fifteen years for murder OF O<hee +.
1914. have been fled in tho SuDfegs
Court. y
Coon claims he was not aEIAn101,1
fair trial. The petitions Woco rtDken
under adYiRement -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
EMPTY COAL BINS
| UP TO consumers
Operate With Dealers and
: Keep Warm This Winter
: Is Warning.

Provided consumers of Washington
cooperate with the District fuel ad-
ADMINISTRATION and coal dealers. there
Is no reason why there should be a
duplication of the coal shortage ex-
perienced last winter. The District
fuel administrator expresses this view
In statement made today.
However, it is pointed out by the
administrator that unless the con-
sumers show more spirit of co-opera-
ton many of them will find them
selves in a qusndary for coal. With
all conditions being equarthat is.
cooperation on the part of the con-
sumers by getting as much of their
coal as possible and as soon as posi-
BILE, good weather conditions and fol-
loving out the request of the admin
3stration to mix egg and chestnut coal
with stove coal-there need be no
worry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
Maj. Balderston Ordered Here.

Mai. Stephen v. Balderston. Medical
Corps, has been relieved from duty
at Camp Lee. Petersburg. Va. and
ordered to this city for duty in the
office of the acting surgeon general
OF the Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09
CAR COMPANIES HERE
MAY EMPLOY Women
All Public Utilities, With Possible
Exception Of Gas companies,
Hard Hit by Influenza.

Statistics gathered by represents.
tive Of The Star show that every unit
Of the public utilities Of the city. pos
sibly with the exception Of the gas
companies, has been hard hit by tho
influenza.
The street railways are badly Grip
pied. and II the disease spreads much
further among the ranks Of street
car crews the transportation problem
will become more serious than it has
ever been and may make necessary
the calling into service, Of woman
conductors and motormen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09

To Prevent Grip and Influenxa
LAXATIVE BROMO QCiNINE Tablets taken
in time will Prevent Grip and Influenza.
E. W. GROVES signature on box. 30c-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-09

Street Railway Situation.
The Washington Railway and Elec.
trio Company had III men out of 933
off duty yesterday morning due to
The Press., 1918-11-14

Somewhere in France, Sept. 26 1918, Co. D, 1O7th U. S. Infantry, A E. F.
 My Dear Folks:
 l wrote you a letter few days ago while we were back in a peaceful little French village many miles be- hind the front. Since then many things have taken on a new aspect and l have therefore decided to write again while have the chance, as the old song goes that used to sing in the GlassfactOry school, Just before the battle mother" so I am writing now before we go. We are now but few miles behind the lines, and it is but a matter of a short space of time before we shall have been in the thick of it. We are all requested to write, so am following the estab- lished routine of doing the same thing that has been done and done over again. We are all in fine spirit and anxious for excitement and really it is too bad cannot go further into details. We travelled many miles here in the old reliable box cars and passed through many miles of a country totally devastated and in ruins. Right where we are now there isn't a civilian to be seen. How could there be when there isn't even house ct tn hn Adjacent to our camp is the remains of a big town, why even the church is only a pile of bricks intermingling with fallen statuary and broken stained glass. There is not a whole tree left-simply dead stumps, and what was once beautiful fields is now nothing but vacated trenches with here and there a white cross indi- eating fallen hero, sad scene, but one that gives us further encourage ment, to down that common foe. There are a lot of boys here, real American boys, and also 8 lot of Aus tralians. The band is at present playing lot of ragtime music, real up-tO-date stuff and one can't imagine the joy that reigns in camp tonight, but in few days it is going to be enc -of fight and trust that we shall succeed in our objective. This is all I shall write now. You shall hear more from me later. In the mean while give love to my dear folks at home and remembrances to everyone. else. Edward.
The Press., 1918-11-14
The 'Wise Ones''

Are stocking up now with next winters eOal-ihey're buying at prices now that are substantially below what will prevail later on.
 Are YOU buying your coal nowl
 Be on the safe side-buy coal now at thls yard and secure the finest obtainAble.
The Press., 1918-11-14
C. B. GARY & SON.

STORAGE space for rent ln warehouse " on Riveg.st, Inquire EN0s K. PENNY. TIA. TIA 10Lf
The Press., 1918-11-14
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

(Malter un1er this head 10 cents a l1ne.) Before you buy your Overcoat don't forget tn come in and see our complete line of all styles. Always more for less $. katZOwltz x Co.
 -Coate. Suits and Dresses in the new est styles, in all shades. Guaranteed lowest prices, at J. Wasserman's. At a regular convocation of Orient Chapter. No. 42, k. A |. M, it was ordered that th" slowing be entered upon the recorls of the chapter and 8 copy pub liShed in The Press
 rtc Messenger of Death has visited our chapter, leaving two vacant chairs. In the passing beyond of Companions II N. Neil. Jr., and N. B. Griggs Orient Chapter mourns the loss of two worthy memh"r> and true and loyal supporters of our order.
 .. B. PINNEY,
 R. M FISK, Conn mittee.
 D. BIssETT,
The Press., 1918-11-14

Miss Anna Carson of Hartford has taken the position in the Hudson gar age recently vacated by Miss Nellie Riester.
 There will be Liberty sociableH at the Congregational chapel Wednes- day evening. Supper at o'clock. Hostesses: Mrs. F. G. Sanford, Mrs. M. A. Harris, Mrs. E. F. Leach and Mrs. c. B. Pinney.
 union service of the protestant churches of the tom to give thanks to God for the victory of the Allied cause in the great war will be held at the Congregational church this even ing at 7.3O.. Short addresses will be delivered by the ministers of the sev- eral churches, and an augmented cfssoir, under the direction of A. B. Waite, will lead the singing. -
The Press., 1918-11-14
To Correspondents.

We must request our correspond Cnts to send in their news earlier especially items of any length. We cannot put in type all the news from cOrrespOn, ,ents if it is held l ack un- til Wednesday,.
The Press., 1918-11-14
THE WEARY WAY
Daily Becoming Less Wearisolne to
 Many in Stafford Springs.

With back that aches all day,
 With rest disturbed at night,
 Annoying urinary disorders,
 'Tis weary way, indeed.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are especially for kidney trouble.
 Are endorsed by Stafford Springs citizens.
 Mrs. S. P. Reynolds, Benton St., Stafford Springs, says: "I was never without a dull, nagging pain in the small of my back. It bothered me all the time and was very nervous. When I stopped over, sharp pains seized me and it was hard for me to straighten up. When I exerted my self doing my work, my back became weak and achy. Doan's Kidney Pills were recommended to me and bought some at McCormick's Drug Store. The first box helped me and as continued taking them I was greatly relieved" COG, at all dealers. Foster -Milburn Co., Mfgrs., BuR&lO, N, Y.
The Press., 1918-11-14
NATIONAL. !. MAZDA LAMPS MEAN MORE LIGHT
 FOR LESS MONEY l!

Because Mazda Lamps use one- third the amount of electricity, and therefore coal The government has stopped the making of all current consuming carbon lamps.
 The government asks you to use Mazda Lamps, because they save you money and Uncle Sam coal.
 GILBERT A. WAGNER, CONTRACTOR for Light ssi Fewer wiriaS.
 Tel. 102-13.
The Press., 1918-11-14
ASHFORD
WeStfOrd Hlll

MT. and Mrs. G. E. S. Amidon Ob- served their golden wedding Monday. Gilbert E. s. Amidon and Miss Julia s. Whiton were married in Westford at the brides home, Nov II, 1868. Mrs. Amidon was born in Westford April 2, 1849. She is the oldest daughter of the late Stephen and Abi- gail (Byles) Whiton. Before her marriage she taught school at West ford Hill. MT. Amidon was born Aug. 20, 1886. He is the youngest son of the late Horatio and Marcia (StrOng) Amidon. He was educated in the public schools of Ashford and gradu- ated from the New Britain normal school in the class of 1858. He taught school in Ohio and Connecticut a number of years, but has spent most of his life at the Amidon homestead where he was born in the house which his grandfather, Jediah Amidon, built in 1797. Of the nine children born to them all are now living and eighteen of their twenty grandchildren are still living. MT. Amidon has been confined to his bed since he fractured his hip last April and is comfortable at this writing.
The Press., 1918-11-14
WarrenVine

Myron Pratt and family have moved to Willimantic.
 Leon Gardiner has been ill with the influenza, but is now better.
 William Hewlett of Burnside was at B. l.. James's over election.
 Mrs. Jacob Acorn was called to New York recently to attend the funeral of her son, Jacob Acorn.
 Several from here attended the flu neral of Frank Yuing at Mount Hope on Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Noel has been very helpful in this vicinity in lending a hand where there was illness.
 Lawyer E. Frank Bugbee of Wilh- mantle was here last week in the i'm terest of the United War Work cam paign, Nov. Ills Ashford's quota is $2OO.
 There was a meeting of the Red Cross at the home of Mrs.. David Mathewson on Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. May Weeks of South Ashford has been in Willimantic for several weeks caring for relatives who have been ill.