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"A FLAG HAS BEEN ADOPTED
BY The CHURCHES.


This flag is white With a blue
cross. has heen adopted by the
general War.times Com mission
. of the Churches. in agreement
With the National Catholic '' War
Council and With the consent OF
the Government, as a flag for all
: the churches to be used as a
. symbol of their patriotic faith
and zeal. 1t may be retained AMI
= used after the war as Q fag
representing the church. q flag
= Ut Worship and service TO be
= used wherever 1t il deemed
appropriate by the churches
Whena reliR ious service is
heing held on board ship the
,stiag willtfV above the Stars and
Stripes.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
80 Big Boats to
Enter War IN
On: Day
GREATEST LAUNCHING
PROGRAM. IN WORLDS,
HISTORY PLAN OF
UNITED STATES
FOR FOURTH.

The government at Washington
has planned big splash In
celebration Of the coming Fourth.
In recognition of new Indepen'
dence Day 80 big ships will be-,
launched. The splash will be
beard 10 Berlin.
Chair man Il lward N. Hurley
OF tbs shipping board suggested
that every bull that could be
made ready take the water on
the Fourth Of July. Director
General Charles NJ, Schwab of
the emergency feet corporation
put his tremendous energy be
hind the project.
Reports have been received
from all over the country and
both Mr.. Hurley and Mr.
Schwab were amazed and gratifi'
ed at the response from the
yards and the men who ARE en-.
gagged in the important work of
sbipbuilding as the dominating
factor in :he winning of the war
The launchip9s willbe the big
event Of the day that The whole
world can nov celebrate as the
most memorable date In history,
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
'stimate is 10000 men.

estimate is 10000 men.
Hol ling the. upper hand along
the borders of the Venetian
plain the Italians have tu urned On
The offensive against the enemy
in the mountain region and ar e
attacking on various sectors.
Notable gains of ground have
been made and in addition to
heavy casualties inflicted
on the enemy o large
number of Austrians have been
made prisoners aud sixteen
machine guns have been captu.
ed, according to Rome, The
Austrisn war office, however,
asserts that al, attacks in this
egion have been repulsed.
Ga the front in France aud
Belgium bombardments and
raiding operations, the latter in
strength, cont inue.
The French.pea Leport. north
of the Aisne, have repuls cd the
Germ an attack, but on several
other sectors, notably in the
Wosvre and ir Lorraine. them
selves have CARED out
successful raids and taken
prisoners.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04

tBy the Associated Press.)
The Italians at.last have, cleared
the remaining Austrian rear
guards from the west bank of
the Piave river and now are in
possession Of the entire river
front from the Montello plateau
to the sea.
At last accounts tbeir forces
which crossed the stream in pur
suit o; the retreating Austrians
were still harsssing them,
inf|icting heavy casualties and
forcing the enemy to continue
his dlsorderly retreat.
Fate, however. has turued
some what its balance>in favor OF
the :,Austrians, for the. .,Piave
river again has risen and some
OF the pcntoon bridges the
Italians had thrown across the
stream have been carried away
making impossible a quick
pursui: aud the crushing of the
Austrians. which General .Diaz
had counted upon.
The Auslrians are declared to
be rushing up reserves frum the
east IN an endeavOr partly to
retrieve the situation.
AUSTRIA ADMITS REVERSE
World's cresset., 1918-07-04

which has held senaes attention
for several days. clesred.the way
for the huge appropriation bill
by tomorrow,
The eDate adopted several im.
portant amendments to the draf.
bill. Oae authorized organization
of the $4,000, 900, 900. by The air
cralt production board as a
for co-ordinating aircraft
production.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04


ROME, Monday. June "a
American troops will be in Italy
probably early In July, accord.
ing 10 notification given to the
Italian authorities by State
Senator Gothic of New York.
who is here on an efficia! mission.
This nce1nent OF direct
participation American units
with the forces now fighting in
Italy las produced an encourae'
iLg effect ~ y ! 5,
World's cresset., 1918-07-04

Washington, June 2S -lmmedi
ate extension Of to present army
draft age limits. 81 10 81 years
was defeted today in the senate,
~ .o25 The amendment pro.
POSED BY Senator Fall A, New
Mexico. to the $4,000, 900, 900
srmy approximation bell. TO make
the limits 70 and 10 years and al;
compromises suggesled for
different min:mums and max
imums, we're voted down.
Settlement 0f~the controversy.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
BLOWS DEALT AT WIDELY
SEPARATED POINTS,

Huns Caught Unawares by F och
and Allied Troops Move For
ward Swiftly, Taking Number of
Machine Guns and O.ber Booty
New Positions Give British
Better Chance to Check Advance
on Channel Ports --Italiaos aud
Austrian 8 Clash in Mountains.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04

Tae Austrian war office
admits a reverse along the Piavc
but announces that the
retrograde mover emeut has been
CARED out in accordance with
plans and without loss of
mate ! ial' It. is added that tie
Austriaus have taken more than
so 600 prisoners from the
Italians since June Is and that
the aggregate loss OF the Italians
10 the fighting at 1.-The lowest
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
British And French
SmlSh Mar Forward
In Surprise Attacks,

English Push Enemy Back Over
Three Mile Front Milway Be.
tween Haza Brouck and Beth
une, Occupying Several Hamlets
While Petain's Men Capture
l,O6O Prisoners and Important
Ground, Further Blocking Gate
way to Psris.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
Ta,keNotio!e

Any party or parties wishing to
--as X Questions thru this paper
Upon any subject, religiously or
otherwise shall he treated as a
friend But in no case will the
sEdiWr allow any slang or slang
phrases 60 thru its columns.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
.BolshsVik ';i .:.0asted In
Russia: Duke Mich
olas Is New Czar

Dispatch Says Old Government
Has Been Overthrown and That
Lenine and Trotskv Have Fled ].
Capture Of Moscow BY General
Korniloff, Assisted by German
Troops, is Reported.
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Scheme.To
Raise Draft And
Goes Down To
D ,feat. +

Senate Votes 46 70 IS Against
Fall Amendment. to Call 10
Color Both Older and Younger
Men.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
CLEAR WAR FOR BILL.

Amendment TO Base Quotes on
Number in Class Ooe, Approved
and Otber Important Cnang.s
Made.
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
The CRESSET
4rkt -s.
sFREMONT. MO.
PU BL1sHERs
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
FREMONT MO.

Entered as second ella
matter April 2. 1918. at the Pos
aOfice at Fremont. Missouri
under the Act Of March 3. 1879
World's cresset., 1918-07-04
War News.

Clipped from some late papers.
tAai 4.
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'-.BSCRIP'rloN,

Invarlable In advan &c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25
WILCOX TOWnShiD

Ne Or, s. 20, T. Ia, R. % 1892
Sc Ary S. %, T. IA, r. % $500
NWW.,S s. 20; T. LA, r. % 1892
Sw or, S 20, T. IA, r. % $29.14
Seeqr., S. 80, T. ID, r. % $1y.42
Sc Or, S. 80, T. Ia, R. % $7.24
NV or, S. 80, T. IA, r. % $6.37
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25

In the July 9Th number Of Impor-
tant items of American Red Cross
you have no doubt read the following
under the heading "Ban on Soliciting
Funds"
Chapters are urged to cease en-
dorsing entertainments for the next
few months and to stop all other
attempts to raise additional money"
I wish to call upon the members of
the American Red Cross of Trego
County Chapter to assist in bringing
about the full spirit of above request.
Very truly,
J. II. WESLEY,
Chairman
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25

Nv or. 8. 10, T. IL, 4. Is $3.50
Sc or, s. 10, T. IL. r. Is $i3.12
Se,r., s. IL, T. IL. r. IS $19A2
iSw or, s. IL, T. IL, r. Is 1892
Nv or, S. Is, T. IL, r. rs $12.14
Sw or, S. Is, T. IL, r. Is $13.66
w hf. sw or, S. ID, T. IL, r. 25 1916
w hf. sw Or, S. 18, T. IL, r. Is 1916
NV DR., 8. 19, T. IL, r. Is $28.75
Sc Or, S. "a, T. IL, R. 25 $5.58
Sw Or, S. "a, T. IL, r. Is 1896
NV DR., S. "a, T. IL, r. rs $9.O1
Sc Or, S. SO, T. IL, r. 25 $34.9O
Nv or, s. /, T. IL, r. Is $33.40
Sw or, S. 2, T. IL, R. % $14.O2
E hf Sc Or, S. 8, T. IL, r. 25 $3.50
w hf Sc or, S. 8, T. IL, r. 25 $11.59
Sw DR., S. 8, T. IL, R. % $20.01
1 acre in ne Or, S. 5, T. IL, r. %
20
1 acre in ne or, S. 5, T. IL, r. 25 20
IT acres in Sc Or, S. 5, T. IL, r. 25
Nv or, s.. 9, T. IL, R. Is s16.44
NV or, S. Fl, T. IL, r. Is $26.59
NV Or, s. "a, T. IL, R. % $38.O4
Ne Or, S. %, T. IL, R. 25 $22.80
NV Or, S. %, T. IL, r. Is $26.S6
Sc or, S. IL, T. 13, r. 25 $28.52
Sw or, IL, T. 13, R. 25. $19.42
NV or, S. 21, T. ID, R. Is $19.65
Sw or, S 81, T. 10, R. 25 $19.42
NV or, S. 81, T. 13, R. 25 1892
w hf NV Or, T. 80, R. 13, S. Is $9.71
Ne DR., S. 81, T. 13, R. 25 $13.O4
Sc or, S. 81, T. IS, R. Is SSH
Ne or, S. SO, T. IS, R. 25 1892
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25
STATE
Democrat Party

United States Senator
Vote for, One)
William H. Thompson, Kansas City.
George w. Marble, Fort Scott.
Justices of the Supreme Court
Position No. 3
(Vote for One)
Robert E. Coughlin, Paola.
Justice of the Supreme Court
Position No.
(Vote for One)
Otis S. Allen, Topeka.
Governor
(Vote for .One)
w. C. Lansdon, Salina
Harry Gray, -Luray.
Lieutenant Governor
Vote for One)
c. S. Meyer, Oskaloosa
Secretary of State
(Vote for One)
w. T. Salisbury, Burlington.
State Auditor
(Vote for One)
M. L. Barr, Wamego.
(Vote for One)
State Treasurer
(Vote for One)
Mrs. Caroline Drennen, Arkansas City
Attorney General
(Vote for One)
Ben S. GaitskilI, Girard
Superintendent of Public instruction
Vote for One)
Mrs. Cora G. Lewis, Kinsley
Superintendent of Insurance
Vote for One)
w. A. Benson, Topeka
State Printer
Vote for One)
Max ]. Kennedy, Fredonia.
Congressman 9Th Diatri~t
(Vote for One)
James H Egan, ST. Francis
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STATE
Republican Party
United States. Senator

United States Senator
(Vote for One)
w. R. Stubs, Lawrence.
Joseph L. Bristow, Salina.
Arthur Capper, Topeka.
Charles F. Scott, lola.
Justice of the Supreme Court
Position No. 3
(Vote for One)
William A Johnston, Minneapolis
Justice of the Supreme Court
Position No.
(Vote for One)
A. A. Graham, Topeka.
Rousseau A. Burch, Salina.
Governor
(Vote for Onel,;
James A. Troutman, Topeka.
Henry J. Allen, Wichita
S. M. Brewster, Troy.
William Y. Morgan, Hutchinson.
Lieutenant Governor
(Vote for One)
Walter A. Layton, Osborne.
Chas. S. Huffman, Columbus.
Secretary of State
(Vote for One)
Frank J. Ryan, Leavenworth.
F. A. Jewell, Arcadia.
L. ]. Pettijohn, Dodge City.
State Auditor
(vote for One)
Fred W. Knapp, Beloit.
Wylie w. Cook, Kansas City.
State Treasurer
(Vote for One)
Walter L. Payne, Burlingame.
Attorney General
Vote for One)
Tom D. Smith, Hiawatha.
C. S. Denison, Pittsburg.
Frank G. Dreaming, Topeka.
S. N. Hawkes., Stockton.
Richard J. Hopkins, Garden City.
Chas. D. Ise, Coffeyville.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Vote for One)
Lizzie E. Wooster, Salina.
W. D. Ross, Topeka.
Superintendent of Insurance
Vote for One)
Frank l. Travis, lola.
w. J. Dryden, Scranton
Charles W.. Dingman, Clay Center.
State Printer
Vote for One)
w. R. Smith, Columbus
Bert Dumars, Topeka.
Congressman 9th District
Vote for One)
Hays B. White, Mankato.
w. ]. Meredith, Phillipsburg.
Judge of District Court, 23rd District
Vote for One)
]. T. Purcell, Wa-Keeney.
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Fresh beef at Bakers. Adv.H.

Fresh beef at Bakers. Adv.H.
Diamonds, watches and jewelry at
A. s. Treger's. Adv. Att.
For Sale-A good gasoline stove
R. C. Wilson. Adv. 20 st.
Wanted-Two bottoms for Oliver
No. 1 gang pillow. w. ]. Simpson
Wa-Keeney, Kansas. Adv. 81 ct.
For @Cheap-Good second
hand wheat drill, 10 disk. Rummage
Auction Co. Adv. 81 1t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25
STATE
Socialist Party

United States Senator
(Vote for One)
Eva Harding, Topeka
Governor
(Vote for One)
Geo. w. Kleihege, Lawrence.
Lieutenant Governor
Vote for One)
j. Alden Rightmire, Fort Scott
Secretary of State
Vote for One)
Sarah G. Scovell, Galena
State Auditor
(Vote for One)
Reinhardt Noll, Ransom
State Treasurer
(Vote for One)
Mrs L. G. Michels, Wichita
Attorney General
(Vote for One)
Harry Sullivan, Kansas City.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Vote for One)
Ella Baldwin Stokes, Kansas City
Superintendent of Insurance
Vote for One)
P. A Beioof, Winfield
State Printer
Vote for One)
c. B. Harmon, Lawrence
Congressman, 9Th District
Vote for One)
Dan Beeby, Colby 4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25
COUNTY

Representative Ninety Ninth District
III. F. Kline, Wa-Keeney
County Clerk
c. H. Benson, Wa-Keeney
County Attorney
John r. Parsons, Wa-Keeney
Probate Judge
A. S. Peacock, Wa-Keeney :
Sheriff
Peter DeBoer, Wa-Keeney
Clerk of the District Court
]. w. Bingham, Wa-Keeney
High School Trustee, Second District
r. C. Wilson, Wa-Keeney
Commissioner First District
s. S. Harvey, OgalIah
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25

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= Z ascs
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25

John R. Connolly, Colby
Judge of District Court, 23rd. District
(Vote for One)
j. c. RuppenthaI, Russell
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-07-25
COUNTY

County Treasurer
L. S. Myerly, Wa-Keeney
Register of Deeds
Jos. E. Evans, Wa-Keeney
County Attorney
S. M. Hutzel, Wa-Keeney
Superintendent of Public instruction
Minnie O'Neil, Wa-Keeney
Clerk of the District Court
F. B. Acre, Wa-Keeney
High School Trustee, First District
Frank Eaton, Ogallah
High School Trustee, Third District
Herman Ehrichs, Collyer
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TOWNSHIP

Ogallah Township
Trustee
w. A. Mcconnell, Ogallah
Wa-Keeney Township
Trustee
]. J. prummond, Wa-Keeney
Clerk
II. S. Cantrell, Wa-Keeney
Treasurer
j. I. Rhoades, Wa-Keeney
Collyer Township
Treasurer
E. U. Hit, Collyer
Wilcox Township
Trustee
G. H. Kunkle, Ransom
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
FIRST ENGLISH HOSPITAL
OPENED TO SOLDIERS

Liverpool, March 15--The first hos
pital for American soldiers i'll Great
Britain has Just been opened in Liver
pool. All other hospitals thus fal
opened in the British Isles have been
for American officers The Liverpool
hospital is known as American Red
Cross military hospital No 4 and is sit
uated in the Mossley Hill district, the
most fashionable residential section
about three miles from the downtown
business part OF the city Already
many American soldiers occupy its
cheerful wards and many others in
the convalcscent stage. clad in hos
pital pale blue are walking about the
spacious grounds.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16

San Francisco March ia lady
of he'll" has Joined the United States
army He is Thomas S Ogilye of
Los angeles, who served four years
as member of the Seventh Black
Watch, Royal Highland Territorials
He Joined the Three Hundred and
Nineteenth Engineers a sapper rogi-
mcnt now being formed at Camp Fire.
mont
The Black Katch earned its title of
ladies of hell' by the way the Killed
Highlanders swept over the German
trenches.
The Three Hundred and Nineteenth
Major J A Dorst said, is rapidly fill
ing to war strength. After a short
time, II is expected that no more ap-
p'ications will be accepted and that
intensive training, looking to early
service in France. will be started.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
MUSIC AS MEDICINE FOR
SHELL SHOCKED BOYS
If Treatment Proves Successful
It Will Be Used Extensively
BY American Officers In
France

Music as medicine for shell shocked
soldiers Will be tried out at Fort Nc
Henry hospital near Baltimore this
week. If the experiment proves sue
cesstul the practice will be exten-
slycly used as part of the treatment
for soldiers suffering FROM this war
trouble.
Mrs lisa Maud llSen, formerly SUI
perintendent of the Military lnrirm.
ary at Hamilton, Ontario will admin-
lister the music treatment She has
been appointed TO the Fort McHenry
hospital as song leader by the COM
mission on training camp activities
Canadian soldiers suffering not
alone from shell shock, but also the
effects of gassing and other nervous
maladIes have been found to derive
considerable benefit from the song
treatment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
SAVE YOUR OLD CLOTHES
FOR THE POOR 5ELGlANs
tcoNrlNurp FROM PAGE oNr1

NONllNUED FkOM fANH oNHl
Women's Wear--Shirts drawers
corset slips. pottcoats bouseS
skirts overcoats, suits g piece), pin
afores, shoes, cloth hats, stockings q
and 81, shawls.
Boys Wear-Shirts union suits
undershirts. trousers, coats, suits
shoes. overcoats, jerseys, socks Ct TO
nine)
Girls Wear--Dresses, skirts, over
coats, night dresses, hooded capes,
drawers. stockings q to g.. under
garments, pinafores. suits G. picce),
blouses, shoes, woolen union suits
Infants Wear-Swan's skin swad
dliug clothes, cradle chemises, bodies,
cradle dresses, bonncts, bibs, necker-
chiefs, diapers, shoes baby dresses,
hooded cloaks, jackets, shawls,
sweaters. socks.
Miscellaneous - Bed ticks, bed
sheets. pillow cases blankets, NUT
flers.
NOTE Please do not send. Men s
stiff bats, womens stiff hats women's
fancy slippers, or goods containing
any rubber in any forms Do not put
in any notes or messages
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
RIDDELL TO PUT
PROBE INTO CITY
Citizens Mass Meeting Sunday
Afternoon

Newton y Riddell will speak ON
Guthrie's supreme need
Some problems to be discussed are
as follows
How hall the city come TO its own
aud share the prosperity Of the state
Why SO much friction. lost motion,
aid wasted energy?
How revitalize the city, coordinate
its interests, harmonize its factions,
and get the pull that wins?
How build up home trade. attract
people and money, and better the
conditions of all?
How SEiritualize the churches. and
make them more effective as centers
OF influence?
Mr. Riddell has had twenty years
of practical experience in studying
the needs OF cities and how to pro-
riote their best interests. His work
has resulted in the creation of a new
civic stirlt in many cities The presi-
dent of the largest banks in Knoxville
said; The suggestions of Mr. Rid
dell's address, put into practice will
pay Knoxville a million dollars with
in a year, and ten million within five
years"
Every thoughtful man and womag
in Guthrie should hear this address
First Methodist church Sunday after
noon, 3 p m The Booster Band vii
play Come and bring your ncigbbort
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
FRENCH AND AMERICAN
GIRLS INTERUHANGED

Chicago March 15-One hundred
French girls are to be brought to the
United States this year in plan 20
nationalize education, according to III
announcement from the Nor,hw9't p
ern University.
An equal number OF American girls
will be sent to study in French eel
leges. The plan is fostered by the
Association of American Colleges IN
+ their efforts to stamp out German TO
paganda.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
NURSES LEARN BO\l\G
At CAMP CUSTER

Camp Custer, Mich, March 15--Wo-
uen nurses Of the base hospital will
learn boxing under the instruction ri
Charley White, division boxing in
structor. Glasses were organized and
training will start Monday.
Declaring it absolutely necessary
aside from physical benefits derived
that they be able to protect them
selves against repetition of atroct.
les which German officers and sol
diers have perpetrated on the women
of France and Belgium, many of the
nurses at the base hospital asked that
they he given boxing instructions,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
HUNS CAPTURE AND COM
MANDEER LARGE NUM-
BER OF SWEDISH SHIPS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNEl
NEW CONCRETE SHIP is
SUCCESS AND is CHEAP.

NEW NONNhE SntF 10
SUCCESS AND is CHEAP.
A Pacific Port. March l6-After a
close study Of the reinforced concrete
ship Faith. which was launched sue
ceSsfully Thursday Chief Engineer r
G Wig oft he department of concrete
construction of the United States
emergency fleet corporation, in 4
statement today, said he thought the
new type of s,el might prove to
be such a vital war measure that it
scon would be filling the ocean"
The question Of durability, he said,
remained to be determined, but al tho
least it would exceep the term of
he war. Quick construction in cheap
yards was an advantage that prob
ably would lead TO construction OF
concrete ships on gigantic scale, he
believed.
No fear, he said was entertained Of
the entire seaworthiness of the con
ciete ship. Since the launching of
The Faith. he said, the vessel had not
leaked
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
JUDGES CAN CALL
OUT HOME GUARD
Regulations Show That Mayor Is
Empowered to summon
Them, Also; No Federal
Service

Regulations by the national council
OF defense have been received here
and give additional information on
the power and duties of the state or
home guards, organized in every state
- the union to take the place of ma
tional guards which were mustered
into the federal service last year.
District judges, county judges and
mayors of cities of the first class arc
authorized in ease of disturbances. TO
call on the governor for the guards to
protect property and life The guards
have the same power to take charge
@. any situation that was vested In
the national guard, and are subject to
the orders of the governor.
No Federal Service.
Many inquiries have been received
from persons wanting to know IL the
guards could be mustered into the
federal service or taken outside the
state. The law passed last July au-
thorized the organization of the state
guards, prohibits their removal from
the state or muster into federal serv-
ice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
EIGHT SAMMIES IN ONE
COMPANY WIN CROSSES

Paris. March l6--For heroism dis
played along the Chemin- des- Danes
.ont, eight Americans have been
decorated with the French war cross.
They are Lieut. Harold X Davidson
Chaplin o Boucher, Sergt George f
Devon. Corpl Frank Hurley. Privates
Edward Larkin, Harold Eldridge,
Stuart w Miller and Charles NJ Sykes
Details of the acts Of heroism of the
Americans have not yet been made
pdblic All the Americans are in the
same COMPANY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
GERMANS MAKE RUSSIAN
PRISONERS BUILD RAILWAY

Amsterdam, March l6 A four
track railway is being built by III,
Germans between AiX-la -Chapcllo and
Bruges Belgium Ono hundred thou
sand Russian prisoners of war are
being used in the construction OF it
They are housed in series of great
harrack buildings.
THE distance between Bruges and
AX-la- Chapelle is about l225 miles
Tho railway would be of great STRAIT
cgic Importance to the Germans. be-
cause of its connection with the
| rrussian state rallwaysl.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
BUY WAR STAMPS" AND SAVE,
leaves for Chicago.

Leaves for Chicago.
Harry Coughau OF tho Luts Dry
Goods Co starts tonight for Chicago
where he will enter the Koseter school
of window trimming for short course
On his return he will take charge OF
the window displays at the Lutz stors
Guy Holloway, the present display and
advertising manager, will leave in q
few weeks to enter the army. Harry
Coughlan has been in the employ OF
the Lut2 d G Co for about year and
his many friends will be glad to know
Of his promotion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-03-16
CHILEAN UEIIsESS GIVEN
CUSTODY or HER BOY

Mrs Blanca De Saulles, the Chilean
heiress. who shot her husband because
he denied her the right to see her
small son, has been given legal Gus =
tody of TIE child by Surrogate Fowler
in New York, A copy OF the action
was transmitted yesterday to Califor-
MIA, where the mother reyenfy carl
ed the Boy pending the acton of ;he
court.