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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17
JOHN FITZGERALD
SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS

John Fitzgerald, son of David Fitz-
gerald, of near Pitts, in Wilcox coun-
ty, who was shot some eight weeks
ago and who has been in the SAM
tarium, succumbed to his wounds
Sunday. The remains were taken to
his fathers home in Wilcox county
where they will be laid to rest in
the family cemetery.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17
MEETING OF THE BAND

An important meeting of the band
will be held tonight in the Bowen
block. All musicians are requested to
meet at Judge T. J. Luke's office at
8 P.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17
RIOTING IN VIENNA

Amsterdam, June 15-Furious riot
ing is raging in Vienna.
Throughout Austria outbreaks that
may lead to a revolution are taking
place.
The political crisis is increasing be-
cause the outlook of immediate peace
is bad.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17
G A S u AL TY LIST

(By International News Service.)
Washington, June 17.-Casualties:
E killed in action; 2 died of wounds;
l aeroplane accident; of disease;
"a severely wounded; one missing in
action. There were no casualties re-
ported among Georgia boys.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17

Sergt. George Morris, of Camp
Wheeler, spent the weekend very
pleasantly with relatives and friends
in the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17
BULGARIAN CABINET
HAS 'WALK-OUT'

(By International News Service.)
London, June 1.-THE Bulgarian
cabinet has resigned, precipitating :
crisis, says a Sofa dispatch today.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17
BRITISH CAPTURE
MORE PRISONERS

(By International News Service.)
London, June 17.-British troops
made successful raid East of Arras
last night and captured prisoners An
attempted raid by the enemy near
Givency Sunday was repu1sed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-17

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The evening world., 1918-06-27
FRENCH AND ITALIANS
TO CELEBRATE The FOURTH
Clemenceau VIII Speak at Lunch
eon-Wilson 10 be Honored at
Florence.

PARIS. June e7.-Premler clemen-
ceau has accepted the invitation OF the
American Chamber Of Commerce to at
tend It's luncheon on the Fourth OF
July. He has promised TO make q brief
speech.
Twenty American soldiers OF Italian
origin, wounded or decorated for brav-
cry, have been recommended to 60 to
Rome TO participate In the Fourth OF
July celebration there.
ROME, june 27.-TAe city OF Florence
will celebrate American Independence
Day with great solemnity. and will pro-
claim President Wilson an honorary
citizen OF that place. Gabriel d'An-
nunzio will speak. detailing Wilson's
merits and the importance OF Americas
help toward tho common cause.
Premier Orlando. Ambassador Page
and representatives OF the American.
British and italian Red Cross will be
present. as wen a numerous political
persona
The evening world., 1918-06-27
WOMEN TICKET CHOPPERS
NOW At WORK IN SUBWAyS
Hedley Says War Conditions Have
Made Their Employment
Necessary.

Frank Hedley. Vice President and
General Manager OF the lntcrborough
Rapid Transit Company. to-day outhor-
ized the following statement:
The Interborough has found il eJ-
tremely diflcult TO obtain men enough
to maintain train schedules. even though
the age limit has beer increased from
forty five TO hfty-hve years and de-
spite tho fact that our present en-
ployees, realizing TIE conditions have
willingly consented to work overtime.
We are. therefore. using women for
such work al they can p,rform en-
cIently. Commencing to-day. women
viii be placed in the station department.
on the subway In charge OF carc,lling
boxes. They will take their seniority
with the men employees. but their en-
tering the service will not result in
displaoinE any Of the present ml,c en-
ployees."
The evening world., 1918-06-27
VOTE ON SUFFRAGE
PUT Off IN SENATE
AFTER HARD FIGHT
CONTINUED from First Pase)

Senator James. Kentucky. who is III
in Baltimore. asking that a pair be
arranged. James is against suffrage.
~ you want a vote to-day. you
a do 80 by arranging proper pairs"
Underwood said.
"And n we do that VIC are beaten
said Senator Pittman. Nevada.
Probably so.' said Underwood.
Senator Smoot then threatened that
unless the foes OF suffrage allow =
vote there will be no recess OF Con-
gross"
well, Wen be here any time YOU
are replied Senator Smith, South
Carolina.
Pittman advocated delaying the
proposition for ten days SO hat SUI
frage might be voted on after the
army and other bills are passed upon.
He wanted Underwood TO agree to
help bring suffrage TO a vote after
July /. but Underwood refused.
Suffragists and anti-sufragists
were both well represented in the
dtbate on the suffrage resolution.
Senator Polndexter declared that
in the Western States where woman
suffrage is in effect, g. has demon
strated mot only its justice, but its
value 70 women and the entire COM
munity." He spoke only u few mo-
ments, saying tho subject was
about talked out"
The attitude OF political organiza-
tons toward the question was dis
cussed by Senator Thompson OF Kan
sas Senator King OF Utah sug-
gested that the last Democratic Ma
tIonal platform had pledged the party
10 separate action by the States,
Senator Walsh Of Montana inter
jected that the platform plank did
not bind Democrats either for OF
against the Susan n, Anthony amend
ment, but declared for comforting Of
States.
Senator Thompson Of Kansas spoke
Of women doing mems work IN the
war, and declared it an outrage TO
deny them suffrage.
Senator Williams Of M.ssissip pl IN
troduceu an amendment unlung the
suffrage 10 white citizens.
IN my section % the country We
can. afford 10 do what this resolu
ton wishes 10 o. done" he said,
The evening world., 1918-06-27
CAPTURE OF IRKUTSK
REPORTED TO WASHINGTON
Czecho-SlovakS' Seizure of Siberian
City From Red Guard
Confirmel.

WASHINGTON, June E-lrkutsk.
one OF the chief Siberian cities. has
been captured by Czecho- Slovaks after
a short fight with the Red Guard.
Swedish press reports brought this
information to the State Department
to-day while an official message direct
from Moscow said conditions there were
quiet. but hat the food situation was
growing rapidly worse.
Grain going in is far below the nor-
NAL need. So-called white Tour which
converts into black bread brings about
$3.50 q barrel.
The evening world., 1918-06-27
SCHOOLDOy CRAZED
FIGHTING DEATH
RESCUE HIS CAUM
Youngster Swims Half Mile in
Vain With Companion on
His Back.
h rc.ai % 1h. Erenine word

~ 50
STAMFORD, Conn, June 27.-Leo
Duffy, a seventeen -year-old high
school student, was drowned late last
nigh. in Long Island Sound off Pratt
Island, Darien. after Grosvenor Fes-
sender. a Choate schooIboy and tn"
grandson Of the fate Samuel Fessen-
den, had made q remarkable attempt
10 save his life.
Tho canoe in which the boys were
coming from Norwalk, Conn, to SIAM
ford was upset in a squall. Duffy was
seized with cramps and Fessenden
took him on his back and started FOR
shore, two miles away. They had cov-
cred half a mile when Duffy slipped
off Fessenden's back and disappeared.
Stripping on his clothes piece by
piece, Fessenden swan on, finally
reaching Pratt Island. Bleeding from
contact with stones and crazed By The
knowledge OF the fate OF his friend,
Fessenden staggered to the house Of
c. Il. Adams shortly before midnight
and tried TO open q window. Mr..
Adams was about 10 shoot at the boy,
thinking he was a burglar. when
F~essenden mosned, Save Leo! Save
Leo!" He quickly opened the door
and taking Fessenden in called a
physician, who prescribed for the lad.
Fessenden is in bed but will re-
cover. Duny's body has not been 60
covered. lie was the grandson of
The evening world., 1918-06-27
GERMAN GOTHAS FAIL
INA RAID ON PARIS

PARIS. June :7.-Few bonbs were
dropped and no casualties were caused
by the German airplanes which aid I'd
Paris last night, according TO the Petit
Parlsien's report OF the German attemp:
at an air bombardment.
The Matin says there were two
groups OF the Gothas. The greater
part OF them had 20 change tho direc-
ton OF their flight because of the Wig
orous barrage IRE. and In the effort 10
regain their base safely got rid OF their
bombs RAPIDLY.
The Germans made six attacks upon
Paris by the air route early In June
but they had made no attempts upon
the city. previous to last nights since
'he night OF June 1915.
The evening world., 1918-06-27

with the desperate need of the civilized world
to-day for materials and labor with which to end
the war, tie practice of indiUiduaI thrift is a
patriotic duty and a necessity"
PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON.
Sign a pletge to-day or Tomorrow that YOU
will buy a certain number of War Savings
Stamps before January LIST.
BOOTH-MAIN FLOOR
The evening world., 1918-06-27

Edward Duffy. a former local puoiic
official. His brother Edward, Ford
ham College student, is in the Ambu-
lance Service in France.
The evening world., 1918-06-27

WASHINGTO%, June - -Hea,,h
conditions IN nome CAMPS continue *.
~ccllent. says the wccaIy health report
issued to-day bN the surgeon General
" the Army,
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
GENERAL FORDCAsI.

District Of Columbia. Maryland and Virginia
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday. with slowly MS
ing temperature; diminishing north winds
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
PURELY PERSONAL

Charles Fl. Miller, of the State
Department, is spending two weeks
at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Monroe Britt
have left Washington TO take up
their residence in New York.
Mrs. George s. Duncan, of 900 Sew
enth street northeast, Is entertaining
visitors from Panama.
Miss Agnes Grey. of the Federal
Food Administration. is home on sick
leave.
Mrs. William J. Harris is visiting
relatives in Buffalo. N. Y.
Mrs. Edward Means, OF the War
Department, is spending the next two
weeks in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. Charles Warren has returned
from Dedham. Mass.
Charles Miller Is at the Breakers.
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Julius n Dreher is here from
Colon. Panama.
Cornelius Bradford is in New York.
Mrs. Letitia Brown is in Atlanta,
Ga.
MISS Louise beauVals mas arrived
from Alexandria, La.
Mr.. Albert J. Novak. of the Fed
eral Trade Commission, expects to
enter the Officers Training Corps
early next week.
Miss Elizabeth Feer, of Washing
ton. has left for Boston on an inden-
mite visit
Miss Helen 3. Alexander has Just
her engagement to Lieut..
Edward Tracy. of Washington.
Mrs. Wilmer NJ. Hubert is visiting
her husband at Camp Alexandria
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Szold are visit
ing relatives in New York.
Bernard ]. levin, of the GeoIosi-
cal Survey. is on sick leave.
Ralph F woodford has returned
from a trip to Huntingdon Junction,
Pa.
Steven Redmond. of the Postof-
flee apartment, has received a
promotion.
Francis f. wilkins, of the Treas
ury Department. has resigned.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
BACK LIKE A
BOARD? IT'S
YOUR KIDNEYS

There's no use suffering from the
awful agony of lame back. Don't
wait till 1t passes on" II only
comes back. Find the cause and
stop IT. Diseased conditions of the
bladder or kidneys are usually indi-
Gated by stiff, lame back. wrenching
pains, lumbago. sciatica, nervous
ness. sleeplessness, tired, worn-out
feeling, pain in the lower abdomen.
These are nature S signals for help!
Here's the remedy. When you feel
the first twinges of pain or expert
ence any OF these symptoms, get busy
at once. Go to your druggist and
get a box Of the pure, original GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules i'm
ported fresh every month from the
laboratories in Haarlem, Holland.
Pleasant and easy to take, they al
most instantly attack the poisonous
germs that are clogging up your sys-
TEN and bring quick relief.
For over two hundred years they
have been helping the sick. Why not
try, them? Sold everywhere by re-
liable druggists in sealed packages
Three sizes. Money back II they do
not help you. Ask for GOLD
MEDAL and be sure the name
GOLD MEDAL" is on the box.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
GOVERNMENT COPPER
TAKEN BY THIEVES

Thieves visited the cellar Of one
of the Bureau Of. Standards build
ings yesterday and stole twenty feet
of insulated copper wire, weighing
50 pounds and valued at $50.
Mrs. ]. Wheeler. of 14sS Newton
street northwest, complained to the
police yesterday that her home had
been entered and a navy blue wom-
ans suit, valued at SIS, had bean
stolen.
The ice box OF James Truett, of
s3S North Capitol street, was looted
Sunday night The thieves emptied
the box of meat and other foodstuffs.
Nick johnson, 500 Ninth street
northwest, reported that someone en-"
tered his store through window yes
terday, went into rear room, got
out his cash register. broke ii open
and stole $3.50. They also stole so
worth of cigars and cigarettes.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
BILL TO CONTINUE
'DAYLIGHT SAVING"
Senator Calder Acts on Recon-.
mendation of Bernard Baruch.

Senator 1Calder, of New York. yes
terday introduced a bill to extend
the daylight-saving law after Oc-
tober q, the date set by the present
law for turning the clocks back
ward. The bill was introduced with
the recommendation of Chairman
Baruch. Of the War Industries Board,
who said that the war industries
of the country will be immeasurably
aided by a continuance of the pres
ent system.
Mr.. Baruch sent to Senator Calder
a report from the power section of
the War Industries Board.
The report states:
Ihese answers Ofrom large power
producers) represent the opinion, ex-
perience and local situation OF diff
ferent parts Of the country. and 1t
was hoped to bring out not merely
what the effect would be of the day
hght-saving and the economy on the
peak OF the load. but also show
whether such saving would be OF ad-
vantage or otherwise in each par
ticular situation.
We fully realize that this is only
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
Liberty Loan Rally at
Public Library Tonight

Liberty Loan Rally vii be held In
front OF the Public Library tonight at
O'Clock by the Mid-City Citizens As
sociation for the purpose of raising
$4,000 which 1t has pledged. A band
VIII furnish music and there VIII be
several vocal selections.
There will be addresses by promi-
nent speakers. Representatives Of the
different banks will be present to take
the numerous subscriptions which the
Association expects to have no DIM
Guilty In obtaining. Representatives
Of the Foreign Missions here will also
be present
Members OF the association will meet
at 1908 Seventh street northwest At
7:30 and will canvess the crowd.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08

a comparatively small factor that
enters into this question of daylight
saving and we bring 1t forward in
that way for consideration, know
ing. as we DO, in many Of the large
industrial centers there is going to
be an acute shortage of power and
that this Is one immediate method
Of relief"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08

The MANS stere-Offfciai weather
aeport-Fafr
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
Lowest
LOCAL MENTION.

Gunpowder ten, soc, Perfect RJena
Tea 6'c; Blue Label coffee, 25c: 3
cans tomatoes. 25c: 2 cans red lid
ney beans. Csc; tuna, 1Oc and i5c:
Isl Isl roe l5G and zoe; navy beans,
~ Y pkgs. corn flakes. 25c:
lard, SIC; compound, 26c; 3 lbs, nure
pepper. 81. 1898 NJ St N. w. and ali
the ]. T. D. Pyles stores.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

(symphOny ORCHESTRA of the Con
servatory of Parts)
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08

GENERAL FORUAST.
The outstanding feature Of the weather map
Monday night is the building up Of great
area Of high pressure in the Lake region and
st. Lawrence Valley. Pressure is low In the
Hudson Bay region and IN Kansas V1y little
rain has fallen in any part Of the country e1-
cept in Northern Louisiana and Eastern Texas
1t is decidedly cooler in Atlantic coast distxicts
north Of the Carohnas
Generally fair weather Is indicated for the
Washington forecast district during the next
forty-eght hours. except that showers are prob
able in the Upper Michigan; also In the East
Gulf States and Florida. The temperature Will
Tse slowly in the Ohio Valley. the Upper
Lake region and thence eastward to the coast
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
LOCAL TEMPERATUREs.

Midnight. es: a m. s. "a. m, s.; sl m.
3; g., m. IS; 10 a. m, 50; II noon. 81: Up No
53; p m, 50: p. m. So; D N, 81; 10
p m, Is Highest. 66.
Relative humidity-s a. n, q; p n, 6
8 p. m. 70.
Rainfall S p. m. 70 s p ny, o. Hour, q
sunshine, n6 Per cent Of possible s6nshins.
100
The Washington herald., 1918-10-08
DEPARTURES.

Accumulated excess Of temperature snce jan
uary l. 1913. 4. Excess Of Temperature sipcs
October l, 1913. Ii. Accumulated deficiency Of
precipitation since January l, 1913, 5E. De.
ticiency Of precipitation snoe Ouooer l. lsls.
GA
Temperature same date last ysar-Hxhsst, g.:
lowest. n
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
CASUALTY LIST
CONTINUES LARGE
600
(Bv UNITED pRESS}

Washington June 14--A casu-
atty list Of one hundred and four
teen names was published by the
va department :!2i> mo,u:3~ i.
e|ndirg twenty nine killed III ac
ton, five died Of wounds. SIX died
Of desoase. three Of accidents, sew
ed to 4 degree undetermined, and
live missing iii action.
Sergeant James L. Woodside,
whose next Of kin is Robert r.
Woodsidc of StatesvilIe. \. {. was
reported as one Of those killed in
action.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
SUBMARINE SINKS
SHIP OFF VIRGINIA
BRITISH STEAMER KEN1ECEI CT NINE THOUSAND TONS
SENT OUT CALLS FOR HELP st NINE O'CLOCK
LAST NIGHT
NO WORD RECEIVED AS TO CREWS FATE
(By United Press)

At and Atlantic port June A.
Attacked by a German submarine
the British steamer kemeum, OF
9074 tons, is believed to have been
sunk off the Virginia coast at 8
O clock last night No word has
been received as to the fate Of the
crew.
A steamer arriving here from
an European port reported hav
ing picked up the Kemeum s Wire
less call for help. They were
heard eff Nantucket but the ke-
meum operator gave his ship $
position as off the Virginia coast.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
RATI()NS CUT
IN GERMANY
(By United fress)

Washington june IL In Bar
varia the monthly meat ration has,
been cut 2O per cent--from 900
to 500 grams according to Ger
man newspapers. The monthly
meat ration IN SaXOny has been re-
duced from 500 to 700 grams. Pub
lie officials are reported IN the
Pr1lssian press as discussing the
possibility Of 4 further reduction
Of the bread ration in Prussia.
A Munich paper reports that
from the beginning Of the war to
March ! 1913, Barvarian hog
stocks have decreased from 2,1O6
312 to 766,391 head. The Dan
ish hog census shows a decrease
from 1851 900 hogs July II, 1917
to $4,000 December 5, 1918 or a
decrease of one-third the num-
ber at the beginning Of the war.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
SUPREME COURT
REHEARS CASE

Washington June 14.---Declar-
ing the supreme court s decision
IN the United SHOW machinery
ease offers an avenue for escape
from the Sherman antitrust law
and again surrounds with doubt
the limitations or patent grants
of the government the court has
been petitioned to rchear the case.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
FRENCH BEAT OFF
ALL ENEMY ATTACKS
an MoNY SECTORS ACTIONS HAVE s1MMERED DOWN TO
LOCAL RAIDS ALTHOUGH cANNoNADING OVER
TWENTY MILE FRONT is REPORTED.
MANY HlyNS TAKEN AT VARIOUS POINTS
(Bv Urited Press)

Paris June 14.---The fighting a
,orr the entire Disc and Marine
,o4+lp fronts simmered down to
,oaa] actions the French war office
announces
German attack failed in the
..n+er of the Cise area.
Active cannonading over a TWEEN
=, mile front, between Nlllers- Cot
+oyp1, west of Chateau Thierry
was reported.
Elsewhere only raiding opera
tons we're reported.
Only Slight local actions took
pIace north of Grivenes, four miles
north of Montdidier
\ French raid north Of Courcel-
Ip, resulted in the capture Of sc
prisoners. The French progress
ed to Ferme des Loges.
German attack failed in The
Authuil region.
French patrols took prisoner:
at Bussiares, west Of Rheims ant
in the Champagne region.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
STRINGENT RULE
CC(lVERNINCSUCAR
70 Al. T0W~~~~1IiIp FOOD 4Al>-
p. ~ ~ STR RI ssF.sOFS OF H AIi
FAN COUNTY:

announce to all dealers:
through local papers or other
wise n:aHln!Unl quantities OF sugar
that may be snlG reduced to five
pounds for country consumers,
two pounds to town consumers
twenty five pounds fer canning
and preserving purposes only up
O., certificate. Do not wish pre-
serving ana canning restricted
but desire utmost in use of sugar
individuals recurring Eore t|laa
twenty Eve noccGa at ere time
viii he allowed to purchase more
only upon approval uE County
1'r.d Administration. Instruct al
dealers i keep accurate detailed
sc@c-cs II cvci..S sale # sugar from
this Gata.
Years truly,
=. e. I)ITN
1'oad is'1i1. Halifax County
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
FATE DRAPER
WRITES HOME

We are always glad to pub
lt2h news from the boys in camp,
and we are III receipt Of a letter
from Lafayette Draper who is in
Camp Sewer, Greenvllle, S. c.. He
sends US the telephone story of
the Kaiser and the devil which has
already been published in these
columns.
Il am still in South Carolina
but don t know how long. Am
expecting to 90 over seas at any
time, but until | notify you please
continue to send Commonwealth
here.
1--WE boys are getting along
fine.
II would thank you to run my
address IN the Daner so that [ may
hear from home folks and also
from the boys in Camp jackson
which is Co. A, Provis Batn, CamI
Sewer, GreenvilIe S. c.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
WALTER CRUMP
TELLS BIG
FISH STORY

Hereunder we have the pleasure
in printing fish story received
from Walter NJ. Crump, and old
Scotland Neck Man, who is now
living in Florida, but who receives
The Commonwealth and keeps IL
close touch with his home town
affairs.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
GAS MASKS
FOR HORSES
{By Ur:10n Press)

Washington June IA. The gas
Defense Service is now manufac-
turing about 5000 horse gas masks
per day. These are being sent
to France, and it is expected with
in short time every horse connect
eel with the American Expedition
ary Forces viii be equipped with
the new masks.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
M',!!A.R!'I!lNES \! FALL
FOR C0UNTRYS
GLORIOUS HONOR
[Bv United Press)

Washington June 14--Sixty two
more marines are placed Oh the
country s honor roll as the result
Of the fighting in France.
Their casualty list shows eight
Of them killed in action, six died
Of wounds, forty eight were Sc
vere Y wounded.
Sergeant Cecil Augustus Will
hams, of Asmogil, n. c. and Pri-
vate Walter Harry Smith, Of Win
ston Salem, Y. c. were among
those wounded severely in action
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
$4,000 WOMEN
OF AUSTRIA in
FRONT LINES
(By United Press)

Geneva June 14---Thirty thous-
and Austrian women and girls Of
all ages and classes have been for
ced to join Women Battalion,
working close to the front lines
according to reports from Austria.
The women are complaining of
long hours, small pay and meagre
rat:ons, and officials are being
9on barded with demands for their
release.
Enlistment terms provide that
they shall keep working until the
end Of the war.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
BIZ, EXPLOSION
At ISEFn|(I WORKS

Paris June 14.--An explosion
at the Skoda M1nlition Works,
near Pilsen on May 25 killed over
300 hundred persons and injured
seven hundred others, accordin z
to information received here b.,
le Petit Journal. The exi xi}losion
was heard one hundred and fiji
miles distant.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
British Down
Is BOChe Plans

London June H. .---Twenty one
0e'Man aIrplanes and balloon
"'Ee destroyed and four eremv
machines We're driven down out
VI control during the day and nj
Snt fighting Of British airmen
wednesday and Thursday, the
war office announced.
Four British planes are missing
Several tons of bombs were
"opped on enemy detectives.
The commonwealth., 1918-06-14
AMERICANS
BOMBED METZ

with the American army in Lor-
.'i'l", June 14.---The American
"' squadron carried out the first
" oil American bombing raids yes
'1oay destroying certain German
military establishments near Metz.
eight airplanes dropped ten
,''ios each on cOntOnments, sup
~ sheds and railroads in the vi
'''y OF Metz and Dorancourt,
.or'''ng IN perfect formation and
''out the loss Of single mach.
lne