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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Concrete Ships Equal II Not Superior

WashingtOn.-Oficial report on the
behavior Of the concrete ship Faith
during her second trial trip of the Pa
cific coast, in a strong wind and chop
py sea, says the vessel is believed to
be fully equal, If not superior, to any
steep ship of the same size and equal
power. The Faith soon will under
take her maiden voyage with cargo
The Faith made 1912 knots. Despite
much pitching the absence Of vibra
ton was declared to be very notice
able"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
structure Completed In Five Hours.

Structure Completed In Five Hours,
New York.-An building records
went by the boards when a 23O by 50
foot structure, complete with electrical
lighting, bathroom, tiled floors and
sewer connection was completed in
nve hours. 1t was the last of SIS build
tngs constituting a Federal base hos
pttaI on Staten Island. The entire 65
buildings were completed in 80 days
They accommodate 5000 beds.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

HaIf OF the Land To Be Cultivated.
Samara, Russia.-Less than half the
tillable land Of European Russia re.
naming in control Of the Bolshevik
Government will be cultivated this
year. General unrest among the peas
ants, the unsettled conditions of land
distribution and shortage of seed,
horses and agricultural implements
are responsible for this condition.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
slays Father. In charoo.

Chicago-John Verburg, Jr, shot
and killed his father in the presence Of
Mrs. Verburg and the two Verburg
daughters, in the wake Of quarrel be-
tween the mother and father, it II
charged. Police say that the elder Yer
burg was intoxicated at the time 10
vas killed.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Per.hInu Records RepuIse Of Germans.

WashingtOn.-General Pershing. in
. eommunique, tells Of the victorious
repulse by the Americans Of several
German raids. He also records ON
cially the thrilling air battle between
Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacher and
q German hier who was forced down
out Of control by Rickenbacher. Rick
enbacher. though his machine was bod
ly damaged, reached his own lines
safely,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE
OF CENTRAL POWERS
TREATY WILL MAKE FOR BETTER
RELATIONS, HUNGARIANs ARE
TOLD BY PREMIER WEKERLE
I'VE Will Convert Our Enemies to
Peace BY Our Strong WILL" Says
Baron 6urian-ReVoIt Is Threat.
ened.

Washington.-According to an Off
cial dispatch from Paris, quoting a
telegram to the Matin from Zurich, it
is asserted the Czech delegation in
Vienna through their leader, Deputy
Stonek, has declared that if the Aus
trian Government proceeds to estab-
lish German districts in Bohemia the
Czech nation will answer with bloody
revolution. The dispatch says Jougo-
Slav circles are preparing for strug-
gle.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

Dublin.-A proclamation issued says
q German plot in Ireland has been dis
covered. In the proclamation the Vice
roy calls upon all loyal Irishmen to
defeat the conspiracy.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

London.-A dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph says a proclamation
was issued signed by Edward Short,
Chief Secretary for Ireland, asserting
that certain persons in Ireland have
been in communication with Germany
rejecting on Ireland's fair name" "
The proclamation urges voluntary re-
eruiting so that compulsion may be
avoided.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Baltic Fleet Recalled to kIsI.

LOndon.-The entire German Baltic
feet, except few light cruisers, was
recalled to Kiel, where important ma
val forces now are being concentrated,
says a dispatch from Hamburg, re-
ceived in Geneva and transmitted by
the correspondent of the Express.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

Deeu IN Dhu 0eAlu
and had several at
tacks of nervous
prostration until it.
seemed as IL the
organs in my whole
body were worn
out. / was finally
persuaded tot try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
Q well woman OF
me. i can now do
all U,u bOF1aaWOplP
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
To EXCHANGE Prisoners.

Berne, Switzerland.-An agreement
has been reached here between Ger
man and Italian commissioners in re.
gard to the exchange of sick and Grip
pied prisoners of war and the manage.
ment of prison camps.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

American Steamer Neehes Torpedoed.
Washington.-The American steam
er Neches, a cargo carrier of 7,175
tons, was torpedoed and sunk on tho
night Of May IA, or in the early morn
ing hours Of May Is, without loss of
life. the Navy Department announced.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Mothers Gift.

Mrs. Hatch-Where is your sons
cantonment?
Mrs. Scratch sent it to him yes
terday and begged him for my sake
never to drink anything but pure wa
ter out Of it.-Purple Cow.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

Washington.-The House passed
the Overman bill, clothing the Presi-
dent with wide powers for q reorgan-
ization Of the Government for war pur-
poses. The measure, which has pass
ed the Senate, will go now to the Pres
ident for his signature. The vote vas
295 to 2.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Eas cuts Bread Ratinn-

Basel, Switzerland.-Reduc Of
the German bread ration from 200 ia
100 grammes daily per person has
been decreed, says an official dispatch
from Berlin. (The equivalent Of 160
grammes is sos Ounces). The reduc
ton will take effect June 16.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

Will Spend Nearly q Billion Dollars.
Washington.-Railroads under Gov.
Orrment operation this year will spend
nearly a billion dollars for additions,
betterments and equipments, or ap.
proximately three times as much as in
airy one of the last three yeIrs.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
A Problem.

''Pa, you're good at 'rithmetic. aren't
your
"What's the problem, sOn?"
"How much peanuts and popcorn
will have to 60 without to I'LL a card
with thrift stampsF
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
London Meat Ban Llftod.

L0ndon.-Meatless days in London
restaurants have been abolished. Re-
strictions on eating meat in restaur-
ants have been made unnecessary by
the meat rations system now in force.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

Salary Increases For Postal Employees.
Washington.-Without a protesting
murmuE the Senate passed the amend
ment to the postofice bill raising sal
aries in the Postoflce Department. 1t
was done so quietly that It was all
over in q moment,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Bad Finish.

"This Hindenburg is always talking
about his drives"
EYES," commented the man who
wears golf cap to work. HE makes
some big drives. But he doesn't seem
to be any good on the putting green"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Titles.

Does your daughter still think Of
marrying a man with a title?"
"Yes," replied Mr.. CumrOx. 'But
Gwendolyn has lost her interest in
dukes and counts. The man she wants
to marry now is a corporal"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Bill REQUIRES Youths "a ReaIsser.

Washington.-The House passed
without record vote the conference
report on the bill requiring registra-
tiOn in the draft of youths who have
become 81 years Of age since June
5 last.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
War Proclaimed At Odessa.

Amsterdam.-The Vossische Zeit.
ung, Of Berlin, announces that war
has had to be proclaimed at Ekater-
inoslav, Odessa and Poltava, as q
strong commencement to the order of
things was observable.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
All Saved as seized shlD Sinks,

Washington.-The steamship Zaan.
land, one of the Dutch vessels recently
reQuisitioned by the United States
Government, was sunk in collision
and all on board were lost
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Irish Are Urged to Act.

London.-A considerable number OF
arrests have been made in Dublin and
throughout Ireland, according to a dis
patch to the Times from Dublin.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

American Vessel Sinks In Collision.
London.-Lloyds reports the sinking
Of the American steamship Nechen in
a collision with an unidentified boat.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
Mine Is Struck BY Belgian steame,

Amsterdam.-The Belgian relief
ship Cole, with cargo of barley from
New York to Rotterdam, has struck
a mine on Dogger Bank, Assistance
has been sent to the vessel.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

Children should be seen more and
talked about less.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23

A joke that requires an explanatios
isn't.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
NERVOUS
PROSTRATION
May be Overcome by Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound -This
Letter Proves It.

West Philadelphia, Pa.-"During the
thirty years l have been married, I have
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-05-23
BRITISH RUSH
HOSTILE POST
HAIG REPORTS LOCAL SUCCESSES
OF HIS TROOPS ON THE
WESTERN FRONT.

Forty Hun AirpIanes Were Brought
Down BY British In the Last Twen-
ty-Four Hours-AIlies Wait For Hin
denburg to Show Hand.
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She caught her breath, the answer .

She caught her breath, the answer
sob almost inaudible.
81 struck him; dear, there was no
other way. Maybe l killed him, but
but never meant to do that l used
the only weapon 1 had-an iron leg
from my washstand.'
Don't worry; it was either his life,
or ours. There is no one else then
belowr
"Not-not now"
'Is there any way Of loosening this
bar? cannot even determine how 1t
IL fastened; there were no cieats."
could see her outline as She stood
there, feeling with her hands; then
realized that a length Of iron was in
serted between the wooden bar and the
Jamb Of the door; there was crunch
ing sound, not loud enough to be alarm
ing, and the bar fell. but was caught
before it struck the deck. Instantly /
was in the cabin, and had grasped her
hands still clinging to the leg of the
washstand.
you brave, dear grill"
ooh, don't. not now" she pleaded,
drawing back. "What shall we dor
"What do you know" asked. "Tell
me as quick as you can"
'They are lowering the boats. He
will be back for me in a minute"
Eyes, know; but they mean to
open the sea- cocks first?"
Il was not told; no one has come
down this way"
whoever is given that job would
use the mainhatch, or the ladder to the
engine room. You do not know if all
the crew are on deck?"
1.-THE man White yelled down the lad.
der to somebody. whom he called Tony,
to use only the one screw-do you
know a man by that name?"
AYE. Tony Rappello, the head fire.
man; he could keep the machinery 60
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CHAPTER XIII.
The Depth Of Despair.

McCann's manner changed instantly
with the closing of the door, although
he INDUCED in no remark, except to
order Liverpool to take charge OF the
deck, and permit White to take his
place at the table. He passed me by
without q word or glance. and dis
appeared into his own stateroOm, the
farther one aft to starboard. waited
until Dade had assisted Bascom to re-
tire, and then sought my own berth
to think the whole affair over. Bas-
CONS appearance shocked me. and l
felt there was a death look in his face.
but our own perilous position kept my
mind from dwelling long on this theme.
There was little-nOthing, ip fact
that I could do. ! must be content to
leave Vera to evolve some means for
the final overthrow Of these men who
held us prisoners. Dubois remained
In the cabin on guard, probably with
Instructions to prevent my holding any
private interviews, and the only assist
ance could give lay in the juggling
Of figures, In which could not be too
cautious.
The main doubt assailing me had
come from dim suspicion aroused on
the deck by NcCann's questioning. and
q sly glance exchanged between him
and Liverpool. Were the fellows really
contemplating making landing else-
where ON the Newfoundland coast. I'M
sfend of At 81. Johns1 This was not
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Hand Of Fate,

It seemed an age stood there, bend
ing to the narrow crack, hearing no
further sound, and unable to guess
what had occurred in the semidarkness
of the apparently deserted cabin.
could distinguish no movement, not
even the sound of breathing. Then a
soft whisper spoke almost in my ear,
causing me to start back as though
stabbed by q gun.
'Robertw
There was agony in the utterance
sufficient to disguise the low voice, yet
could not doubt the identity Of the
speaker.
YES; am here; what has hap
penedr
"Oh, don't ask that. I hardly know
myself. It was all impulse, despera-
tion. Listen; they are going to desert
the ship within IN hour. AcCann told
me. III let him believe I would 80
with him to save my own life. I'll
didn't know what to do. All that was
left me was to pray and watch"
Eyes, dear heart-but what hap
penedf you must speak quickly. They
al left the cabin. and went on dack."
Yes; 10 provision the boats; they
are lowering the two forward ones
now. l was told to get my own things
ready
mo gcard was left here belowT
"Only Dade, they knew you could
Inc. possibly sss c.. , end theyy bad &c
fear Of me because I was 30 fright
ened.~
aAnd what became Of Dades"
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Dade Was Unconscious but Not Dead.
ing. Now one thing more-where have
they confined Leayord and Olson?"
Il haven't dared ask" she admitted.
II did not suppose they would leave
the ship tonight, and thought 1 might
find some way to discover this for my.
self"
you have no hint?"
"Only that the boy Moon carried
food forward from the table while ]
was at the piano"
forward? on deck?"
mo; down the passage amidship."
Good; that is what supposed, and
1t gives us far better opportunity to
reach the men than if they were being
held in the forecastle. They are in the
petty officers quarters, no doubt. Now,
listen, dear. Mccain may come for
you at any moment. You must 60 back
to your stateroom, so that he will not
suspect. Leave the rest to me, but de-
lay him in every way possible"
Am to 60 with him?"
"Only as last resort. If I can re-
lease Leayord and Olson in time to act
We'll back the game. This probably
depends on how long you can keep Nc
Cam on board"
He must not suspect your escape"
"No; I'll attend to that" / caught
her in my arms, and kissed her, feel
ing her arms Irvine about my neck.
you must go now. dear. You trust
meT
with all my heart"
She crossed swiftly to her state
room, stepped within, and partially
closed the door, yet, felt, stood there,
watching my every movement. There
| was no longer hesitancy on my part
our lives hung on the next few min
utes and l had already determined
what must do, and how. Action, the
chance to'fight, inspired me; was no
longer Gagged rat, but man able to
cope with these villains face to face.
The first thing to be done was to clear
the cabin, so that anyone entering it
would have no suspicion aroused. Time,
time in which to work, was my one
great need, and this could only be had
while McCann believed me still to be
q helpless prisoner. I caught up the
wooden bar from where 1t lay on the
deck. closed my stateroom door and,
fitting the nails back into the old holes,
drove them in tightly with the iron
Vera had used to pry them free.
Dade was unconscious, but not dead.
I only needed to touch his flesh to as
sure me Of this fact, yet the fellow
neither stirred, nor groaned, as l
hastily dragged his body into the near
est open doorway. He should have
been bound and gagged, but could not
waste the moments for that job. and
satisfied myself with closing and lock-
ing the door. Then, for an instant,
stood. painting for breath. uncertain a
to my next move. taking hasty survey.
(To BE CONTNUED.)
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Copyright A. C. Mcclure & Go

| north OF us. What does the DafOme-
ter say?"
"A slight drop in the last two hours !;
nothn' much yet. but 1t don't look
good to me-"
Mccain joined us, the chart still
half open.
"There seems to be plenty of har-
bors along this Newfoundland coast
line" he said. do you know what
they are like"
"Only VIDA, the map says. The
whole coast is rugged and rocky, dam
gerous for any vessel larger than a
fishing schooner. There are govern
ment mail boats calling at those
smaller towns during the summer
months"
"Iow far are we to the north Of
st. Johns?
1.-TWO hundred and fifty miles, ap-
proximately."
(which makes us about due east
Of this White bay indicated hereY
"Yes but there is not even the name
of town given; all that country is
wilderness, take it. Why do you ask 7
thought you had decided on st.
Johns?"
so we have" in no pleasant tone,
and crumpling up the chart in both
hands, "but thought If there was n
more quiet port to the north 1t might
be safer. There are apt to be war
ships ut st. Johns. However, we will
keep to that course" He turned to
Liverpool.
"Where's White"
forward somewhere"
"Have him come aft, and take the
| deck it's time for dinner"
l shall never forget that peal-not
the first, but the last time we were all
| together about the table in the after
cabin. Not that anything occurred OF
special interest to this story, but l
doubt If ever a stranger company, I'M
der stranger circumstances, was ever
gathered together, even at sea. Nc
Cam raped at Miss Carrington's
door, and she received his invitation
| to join us with graciOusness of man.
ner which must have surprised the
| man.
| Liverpool, who sat at the lower end,
his uncombed red thatch more conspic-
! nous than ever, appeared decidedly
| i'll at ease, but his presence failed to
| embarrass the rest of us, or interfere
with the game. Dade, at McCann's
orders. helped Philip Bascom from his
cabin, and found him a place at Miss
Carrington's left, directly"opposit the
New Yorker, the two men greeting
each other with stiff bow. had not
| seen Bascom for some days, and could
not help being impressed with his ap-
pearance of illness, his face having a
positively CHASTITY look. Yet he seemed
equal to the occasion, entering into
conversation with the lady, and even
occasionally addressing remark to
Mccain, who replied in assumed good
humor Wine was served, although
| previously had no knowledge of any
being on board, and the party deyel-
oped into rather pleasant occasion.
The girl played her part well, and
| could read BascOm's bewilderment
| as he endeavored to join with them In
the same spirit. To relieve his en-
barrassment. managed to keep up a
! desultory conversation with him, al
though my thoughts were busy enough
elsewhere, endeavoring to figure out
the meaning of all this byplay. 1t was
| a decided relief when the party finally
broke up. and Mccain conducted the
lady back to her stateroom, pausing
| for a final farewell at the door.
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and, as the afternoon wore slowly
away, it seemed to me we were scarce
ly moving, the reverberation Of the
screw being barely perceptible. To as
sure myself that the course | had
mapped out was still being adhered to,
| ventured into the cabin for a glance
at the telltale compass. We were
headed to the west of south.
The man Simms was on guard, lolling
against the butt of the mizzen mast,
with no one else visible. To test his
orders, turned toward the closed door
of Miss Carrington's stateroom. In
stantly he was on his feet to interfere.
you are not to do that, sir"
mot to do what?"
Speak alone with the lady; those
were my orders"
raised my voice in remonstrance,
but had scarcely uttered word, when
Mccain emerged from his stateroom.
leaving the door ajar, and crossed the
deck to face me.
what is the trouble here, Simms?"
he asked, the harshness of his tone diff
fering greatly from the pleasant con-
versation at dinner.
Mr.. Hollis was going to rap on the
lady's door, SIR"
"Oh, he was, hey! Well, now see
here, Hollis, you understood that you
were to have no communication with
any prisoners aboard, didn't your
II was not aware that Miss Car
rington was considered a prisoner"
"Well, whether she is or not, she is
no longer to be bothered with your at
| tentions," with no attempt to control
his temper. Il consider that you have
broken your word. You will go back to
your stateroom, and stay there"
Surprising l refuse?"
He grinned, exposing his teeth like a
great cat.
Il wouldn't advise you to try that,
he sneered, "for there is crew enough
on deck to man-handle you to a finish.
You can go in quietly, or I'll call them
down, and have you thrown in. So
take your choice"
/ looked at the two Of them, eager
enough myself to make it fight. Yet
what was the use? Any excuse en-
abling him to confine me more closely
would evidently be to his advantage
III conquered myself, and hands
clinched, crossed the deck space, and
entered my stateroom, closing the door
/ heard Mccain laugh and say some
thing to Simms then knew he crossed
the cabin, and went up the stairs. To
better control myself I thrust my face
out through the open port, breathing In
| the salty freshness of the air.
Suddenly became aware that others
had entered the main cabin. There was
no sound of voices; nothing to tell me
the purpose of this invasion, yet felt
certain that, at least, dozen men had
descended the steps from the compan-
ion. stood erect listening; there was
fumbling at my door. Had Mccain
changed his mind2 Were they about to
attack me in force? Revolver in hand
took a step forward, half-ready to
welcome any open hostility.
'The first sea rat to open that door, "
called, will get what's coming to
him."
There was a hooking laugh in an.
swer, in which more than one voice
Joined; then White growled reply:
mo one is a. comm in, mister; an
damn me. If you're goin' ter get out"
/ grasped the knob, throwing my
whole weight against the wood. II
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Comfort Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches OF
Cuticura Ointment. This means sleep
for baby and rest for mother. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
X, Boston," AT druggists and by mail
Soap 25. ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
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Accounting for 1t.

''What makes the old fellow over
there such croller?' HE told me he
had frog in his throat"
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Living is becoming so expensive that
1t will soon be placed on the luxury
list.
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Mother-"And why did you put this
frog in sisters bed? Son-"I tried to
find a mud turtle and couldn't"
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DIR. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for q laxative, three for cathartic. AID.
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Z An English aviator's airplane can be
converted into tent by the addition
Of curtains between Its plane&