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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

gravity with look the positions
indicated the fceness of
their following the successful extension of the chief
Se The Ausans mased
their forces and sought pitched battle that lasted four hours
regain the lost They failed in the attempt losing than
$50 whom $50 prisoners The Italians captured great
quantity of material
the northern Of the Italian line the continued attempts
the Austan back the lost Monte Asooe north
of Monte Grappa have also met with failure The Auans
continue maintain spirited artillery bombardment
against the positions newly captured by the Italians and renewal
of infantry attacks may be expected. -. .
On the western front the French executed another Of their bril-
at the famous Cnne trench in the EaIs sector Of the an
enemy killed number of the defenders and urned their own
positions Samogneux, but beaten back.
Along the front held by the British only minimum OF activity
reported British carried successful raid German
defens north Of St Quentin German troops raded the British p
and captured few British prisoners Other raids were
made along the the Arrss sector and Vandhue
One Of the curious deyelOp%ents of the Russian situation
state of between the Bhevh and Roumana Pre-
%er Lne has ordered the arrest King Ferdinand and deered
that he be taken Pograd The Bolsheh Roumania
will be depended the Boshey pemes orders
But their method of fighting merely spread their doctrines
the ROumsnan troops they successful in hatand they
likely be- for these doctrines translated into the peasants
prehenson, ootthe Roumanan likely
the the Russian The result the situation the
will however, be ni-at least from military standpoint
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VETERAN MARINE, GA,
WANTS To RE-ENLIST

The marine corps has changed vast
ly in the last forty-three years, but
not so the spirit of veterans who COM
prised its ranks in 1875. according to
the recent action of John McCarron,
of Boston. Mr.. McCarron, who is
Eixty-four years OF age, appealed to
Major General Barnett for permission
to re-enlist, Offering his services in
any capacity, and calling attention TO
the fact that he had enlisted in the
soldiers Of the sea" at Boston on De
cember 6, 1875, and had been honor
ably discharged from the service.
His offer was regretfully declined
by the major general commandant of
the marine corps, who expressed his
hearty appreciation OF the loyal and
patriotic spirit which prompted II.
and pointed out that Air. McCarron
was barred from service on account of
his age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
MISS FORD'S SISTER
TEST|F|ES SLAYER
WAS IRRATIONAL

In support OF the plea OF insanity
which was made by counsel for Ed
wand NJ. Ford, who is on trial on a
charge OF murder in the first degree In
connection with the killing OF his
wife, Ella Ford, February 10. 1916. in
Justice Stafford's court, the first wit
ness for the defense. Mrs. Bridget
Moore, a sister of the dead woman.
testified to the prisoners queer &C
tions.
Mrs. Moore testified to having seen
Ford at her home two days before the
tragedy. and that. judging from his
actions and conversation. she was con-
WINGED that he was OF unsound mind.
On cross-examination by Assistant
District Attorney Leahy, Mrs. Moore
declared that on the day before the
shooting a number of people told her
that they thought Ford was IRE
sponsible. Attorneys Hawken and
Dickey for the defense are prepared
to call fifteen other witnesses who
will testify on behalf of Ford
Government witnesses testified that
Ford was at his wife's apartment on
the night of the tragedy, and that.
after he had shot his wife, he was
found sitting in a chair In the kitchen
of the apartment with the pistol with
which he had shot his wife lying
about Ave feet from him. II was
shown that Ford had two bullet
wounds in his chest, and that he ap-
peared dazed. The Government con-
tended that the wounds were self-in-
fiicted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
Glass of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open sIuiees Of the system eaet
morning and wash awsy the
poisonous, stasnaHt matter.

Those Of US who are accustomed
to feel dull and heavy when we
arise; splitting headache, stuffy
from q cold. foul tongue, nasty
breath, acid stomach. lame back.
can, instead both look and feel
as fresh as a daisy always by wash
ing the poiSons and toxins from the
body with phosphated hot water
each morning.
We should drink. before break
fast, a glass Of real hot water with
teaspoonful Of limestone phos-
phate in II to flush from the stom-
ach. liver. kidneys and ten yards of
bowels the previous days indigest-
ible waste, sour bile and poisonous
toxins; thus cleansing, sweetening
and purifying the entire alimentary
tract before putting more food into
the stomach.
The action of limestone phosphate
end hot water on an empty stomach
is wonderfully invigorating. II
cleans out all the sour ferments.
tons, gases, waste and acidity and
gives one a splendid appetite for
breakfast n quarter pound OF
limestone phosphate will cost very
little at the drug store, but is suf-
fcient to, make anyone who Is both
cred with biiiousness. constipation,
stomach trouble or rheumatism a
real enthusiast on the subject OF
informal sanitation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
SAMM|ES WAD|NG
KNEE-DEEP |NMUCK
INTRENCH TRAINING

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Jan. 1s.-AIud and water
knee-deep over the entire american
zone" is not stopping the Sammies'
war training today.
Steady torrentIal rains have eradi.
Gated the snow and engulfed the val
legs with rushing torrents OF flood
water. Even hilltop trenches are
more than ankIe-deep In water
Others are knee-deep in icy cold
slush.
The Sammies keep increasingly at
their war work, charging through
seas Of mud. or standing watch with
the shiver-produelng water pouring
over their leggins.
Battalions marching from their
billets 10 the training ground are
frequently compelled to wade almost
knee-deep at places where the water
has overlooked the roads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
Serbia Sternly Rejects
Tempting inducements"
Offered by Central Powers

Germany has made tempting
inducements" to Serbia in a fruit
less attempt to secure a separate
peace, IT was authoritatively
learned in diplomatic circles to-
day.
Concessions. virtually amount
ing TO Tullfilment OF Serbia's war
aims, have been made by Austria
Hungary, and even Bulgaria has
modified her demands. but the
overtures have been disdainfully
ignored by King Peters coun-
tryless nation, it was stated.
Germany is seeking by every
possible means to eliminate the
Balkan menace" a high diplO-
matte Official said. "Shc has rem
dered Russia harmless, and is now
directing her energies toward the
balkans"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
W.B.&A. TRAFFIC
GREATLY INCREASED
BYBOOZE ruling

Traffic over the Washington, Balti,
more and Annapolis electric road be
tween Washington and Baltimore has
been so per cent heavier since the
District Supreme court handed down
a decision last Tuesday to the effect
that bringing unlabeled booze into
Washington was not a criminal Of
Tense, said an official of that road to-
day.
"a new schedule will have to go
into effect very soon II we expect tU
handle the present crowds in the fu.
tire. Suitcases, old and new, expen-
siVe and inexpensive, large and small,
seem to be the most popular means of
bringing booze into the District
Packages and parcels are becoming
obsolete.
Baltimore brewers say that Wash.
in ton people are buying fully 60 per
cent more booze than they used TO,
and that In a short time prices in
Baltimore are going to soar.
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.DISC|PLESOF KELLY
POOL AND BOWLERS
GET CHEERING NEWS

That practically all billiard parlors
and bowling alleys will be open to
the public on "fuelless Mondays"
was the information received today.
II the weather stays D. warm as
It is now these places will Operate"
unheated, as on those days thousands
of people will be out OF work and
will seek TO kill time Bowling
alleys do not particularly need heat
at any time.
I'VE do not expect 90 close next
Monday or any OF the following fuel
less Mondays" Even IL the weather
does get little colder we shall stay
open. 1t may be too cold to play
billiards, but there are many who do
not mind the cold when bowling.
That naturally keeps one warm" was
the statement OF Frank Sherman. man
ager of one OF Washington's billiard
and bowling establishments.
Managers OF almost all other bowl
ing alleys gave out similar state
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
TROOPS AT CAMP MEADE
READYFOR TARGET WORK

CAMP MEADE. Nd, Jan. 1s.-Tar-
get practice win begin within ten
days. 1T was announced here today.
The news was received with tubila-
ton. ESPECIALLY are the Washington
men anxious to try their skill with
rifles.
The first course will consume one
week. The regiment Will go TO the
firing line at Z o'clock. and will not
return to the barracks until possibly
after dark. During target practice
practically every other kind OF train-
ing will be suspended.
Every man will FIRE $50 rounds
There will BE 200 rounds Issued each
man. the nifty extra rounds for COM
bat firing later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
z SPORRMANN CASE
.SUSPECTSRELEASED
lone HELD AS ALIEN

BALTIMORE, Nd. Jan. 1s.-Fred-
etick Sporrmann and Marius Asch,
suspected OF being connected with
Walter Sporrmann, who was arrested
in Norfolk. suspected OF being a Ger
man agent, were released as such
from custody here today.
There was insufficient evidence.
officials said, to warrant holding the
two men.
Walter Sporrmann is being held as
an alien enemy charged with enter
ing the barred zone.
Walter Sporrmann, suspected OF
being a Teuton agent, may know his
status today IL the Department OF
Justice and Navy Intelligence Bureau
can arrive at a decision. Conferences
wer eheld yesterday, but 1t was stated
that no statement would be- issued
until some time today.
An effort is being made to sift out
the incriminatcry evidence that has
been gathered against Sporrmann,
who is now held in Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
GAUFIELD'S SON JOINS
FRENCH FOREICNLE

NEW. YORK. Jan. 1s'-Aeeording
to a copyright dispatch received
by the New York Sun, Stanton
Garfield. grandson of the former
President and son OF the fuel COM
missioner. has declined the opportun-
ity to obtain a commission In the
United States army and has entered
the Foreign Legion.
Winthrop Cortelyou. a son OF
George B. CorteIyou. also has joined
the legion. Garfield came over with
the American ambulance service. and
recently finished his first period OF
enlistment. His impotence to join in
actual hghtIng led him to join the
legion, He is-at training school
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BILLY TALKSSLANG
TO SOCIETY FOLKS
AT LANSING HOME
CONTINUED from First Page.)


apt and Mrs. Perry Belmont. the Mar
fuIse de PoIignac. Mrs. John Hays
Hammond, and Mrs. William Gibbs Nc
Adoo.
Billy told the story OF Hermes, and
how he renowned and forgot the
name of Jesus for vast riches and
success. In the heighth of his sue
cess" said Billy, while showing OF
with his beautiful small son, the boy
was thrown from his chariot and lay
at the point of death for days.
"They prayed for him, but to no
avail They could not think OF the
name OF Jesus Christ. Sending for
John of Antioch, he told them that
they would have to remember the
name of Him who had died for US, as
God does not understand any Ian
Euage on earth unless II is coupled
with the name of Jesus"
wouldn't Aid Kaiser.
In conclusion he told the story Of
the girl who was thrown into the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
PATRIOTIC STEINBERG
WANTS AMERICAN NAME

THE name he bears is not an Ameri-
can name" says w. L. Steinberg, in a
petition filed today to change his name
10 W. L. Stonehill.
SteinberE declares that he was born
November 26, 1885. and that he is a
native and loyal citizen. and therefore
desires to have his name AnElicised in
order that he may enjoy and exercise
the rights and duties Of citizenship
without being subjected to the incon-
venIences and embarrassments that may
attach 10 persons bearing un-American
names"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
TWO BRITISH DESTROYERS
LOST IN HEAVY GALE

LONDON. Jan. 1s.-Official con-
6rmation was given today of the loss
in a violent gale Saturday last OF
two British torpedoboat destroyers.
All hands on board the two vessels
were lost. with the exception OF one
man. when they ran aground on the
scotch coast. They were a total
wreck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
NO PEACE REPLY.

Brazil has given further assurance
that she will not embarrass her allies
by any reply to Pope Benedicts peace
note. A copy OF the Brazilian state
noent has Just been made public here.
Among other things, the note said
Brazil became a belligerent when
Germany brought the war to America,
ana her action was not taken for ma
terial gain nor marked by any hatred
of Germany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
FORMER TELEGRAPH
OFFICIAL ENDS HIS LIFE

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-william H.
Baker, one-time vice president OF the
Postal Telegraph Cable Company ana
former secretary of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, is dead today,
suicide.
He had been suffering from nerv-
Gus breakdown as the result OF an
operation. He began his career in
1870 as a messenger boy, and retired
in 1915 after forty-siN years OF active
business life. He was born in Buffalo,
N Y on April Is. 1855.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18

lions den sooner than renounce the
name of Christ. 81 could have the
Kaiser applaud me-" said Billy, land
have the Reichstag vote me an iron
cross by just saying certain things
in my sermons, but I'd be fed to the
lions sooner than to give even an iota
of comfort or aid to the man who
drew this terrible war out Of the pit
Of damnation and then had the Hu-
dacIty to lie to the Lord and say that
heaven 10 on his side.
"Rhody" left his trombone At home,
but taught the audience to sing
Brighten the Corner"
Billy and Ma lunched with Mrs.
Lansing after the meeting. The Rev.
Charles w. Wood, pastor OF the
Church of the Covenant, Mrs. LanE-
ing's church. introduced the members
of the Sunday party to Mrs. Lansing
upon their arrival.
Ma spoke to the ladies after the
regular part of the meeting was end
ed and stated that Christianity and
patriotism are twins.
Not Trail Hitting.
DR.. Wood then acted as host while
Ma received" the ladies. 81 want II
distinctly understood" he said, that
those who meet Mrs. Sunday now
are not hitting the trail"
DR.. IKE" Ward will plnch-hit for
Billy this afternoon. The evangelist
has been advised by DR.. Richardson,
the throat specialist who is treating
him, to pass up" all afternoon SER
vices while in Washington for the
more important ones at night
Billy has decided to speak in the
afternoon whenever he can, but the
throat was too sore this morning TO
take chances with. THE people at
the tabernacle last night voted
unanimously for me to sit on the
bench during the afternoon game.
said Billy, land all agreed to come
to hear DR.. Ward just the same as
IL ] were going to preach.
~ just can't stay out of the game
as long as 1 have a leg to stand on
but am afraid to take chances with
my throat this afternoon. However,
will be on the job just as soon as
my cold gets better. and some of the
soreness leaves my throat"
BILLY has been advised by doctors
for the last ten years to quit preach
ing" said Bob" Matthews, Billy's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
FIVE FRENCH SHIPS OF
OVER 1000 TONS SUNK

PARIS. Jan. 1s.-An official state
ment says that during the past week
fve French merchantmen of more
than 1.6OO tons were sunk by mines
or submarines. One vessel Of less
tonnage was also sunk. Two were
unsuccessfulIy attacked.
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ROME. Jan. 1s.-Two Italian mer-
chantmen OF more than 1900 tons
were sunk during the past week. says
the official report. a steamer and a
sailing vessel were unsuccessfully
attacked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18
1900 MADE LIEUTENANTs.

Approximately 200 non-commissioned
officers were made temporary second
Iieutenants this afternoon, the War De-
partment announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18

private secretary, but he is still in
the ring. He is the Hans Wagner
Of the pulpit"
The sermon tonight will be on THE
Timid Woman"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-18

"SOlar PlexuS" Punches Aimed
At Devil.
church for long would give the
old old walking in
Some people do all their work for God
preachers study cushions need more hssong
than their shoes.
There thing bargancounter proposition with God
Almighty
pillars would not be so noisy IN politics and so
quiet in religion God Almighty owned their mouths
YOU have Christianity get rid of it.
That's the kind the Pharisees had Christ them
plexus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-11
ST. HELENA is SUGGESTED
FOR THE GERMAN WAR LORDS
Mere AbdicatIup Is Too Good for Them.
Declares senator Ashurst. of
Arizona.

WASHINGTON. November 1O.--AIere
andication is not sufficient punishment
sion given by several public men here
last night following the announcement
that tne KAISER haa aDdicAteu.
he Kaiser shouIS OF IA a., said
u mere abuication. He and Won Hin
denburG. LudendorH and Won Tirpitz
should DC sent TO St Helena for lie.
The Prussian autocracy should be re-
duced TO such condition OF Ievb iencss
that II would be immatcriai whether
tthHy Kept Kept The peaee or not ! have
allies Will not relax the strong grasp
they now have on affairs"
senator McCumber, of North Dakota.
the abdication is true. hope that
1t means not only the Kaiser. but all
the entire royal family. believe the
the affairs OF their country in such a
manner as not to repeat the experience
Of the Russians. The abdication of
the Kaiser will hasten the coming OF
that the Kaiser has at last decided to
quit"
Senator John Sharp Williams: 81
believe that avs Of God and man are
ton punished. The vioators OF a
local law should he punished If there
Is to be resneet for lay The viola
ished and surely the violators of In
terna tional Law should be punished
The Emperor OF Germany has violated
in the most frighttul way the essen
tial laws of humanity and civilization.
and OF necessity he must he punished
We need not call in the mob and rend
him limb from limb. But before the
nigh tribunal OF intern,..y
he should he solemnly summoned
appear "0' s'r~H his trial The cyl
dence should he heard. the f-c'
be We gnel. the verdict should be rem
dered with dignity and decision. and
be punished before the world as the
magnitude Of his crimes against the
world demand. Decentiy and in order
ne ka!so- should go to trial and NEE,
his fate."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-11

which he, has been APPOINTED, and has
come to be wei! and favorably known
among the preachers OF the two con-
!erenees in each of the Carolinas which
constitute his district. The Upper
south Carolina Conference. which Will
he held at Chester, beginning Novem-
Der 13. will he the frst annual con-
ference he will hold.
Another feature OF interest at the
coming session Of the Western North
Carolina Conference, Will be tina, this
session will be the twenty-ffth. in
succession. that Rev. w. l.. Sheriff.. OF
Charlotte. has Served as secretary. He
was hrSt elected secretary at The ses-
sion Of the conference held at States
vile. in 1894. and has been rc-elected
by each succeeding session Of the con-
or outstanding interest at this ses-
sion OF the conference will be the vol e
10 be taken regarding laity rights for
women. 1t Is order OF the gen
eral conference that every annual con
ference Of the church place itself on
"ecord this wear regarding this constr
,rt!onal question. In the several con-
allot is decidedly in favor of grant
'hese rights 10 the women OF the
church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-11
IRISH SOLDIER BRINGS
BACK CAPTURED PAL
Goes on Return Raid Singie-Handed
and Rescues Friend From
Boches.
BRAVE DEED ON FRONT LINZ
Incident on British Front Which Fol.
lowed "ln-and-Out" Dash of Bochcs
Against Isolated scntry-Story II
Mike Flanagan and Pat O'Rourke.
nv CAPTAIN IL. u. W. REEFS.

BY CAPTAIN Il. u. w. REEFS.
FRANCE. November 10-The boc..e
must have been very hard up for idcnti.
fcation. for as general rule he doe.
not tako kindly to raIding: but the
occasion he had done an "inDandeout'
attack on an isolated saphead and wher
the sergeant came running to the
sentry dead and tho other missing
or the boche there was no sign a,
IAN who Is Il they're been ufthe,
takin. sergeant dear7 asked Mike
IT'S your own mate. Pat o'Rourke.'
us it Pa, o'Rouske of wexford y.
"The murtheIin omadhauns! It's ex,
Whatever the sergeant might hav.
had to say on the subject. he wac
given no onportunity OF saying It
over the parapet and of Into tho dark.
Com. back. 70 mad Sim ro,nsrr
as even that insult drew no reply
he resolved into meloncholy philosophy
Ah we'll It's 1 two ne :, sh,srs ~:
%0rs Ss RaIaes d isy ihsy was pain
Then the sergeant went OF to repor,
to his COMPANY commander, to put
pray to the Holy Virgin that the i'm.
possible might happen. and that MIX,
Flanagan might come back safe Al
TO Pat O'Rourke he entertained n.
doubt at all. II the boches had
managed to get him away II meant
that Pat was too far gone to fight, and
he would be we'll In the German lines
by this time.
Exactly ono hour afterwards the
sergeant was again In the sap-head
hearteainE up the two new sentries-
post that has just been raided q
nervy place for day or so-wheE
he heard somebody approaching from
"Hal,l who arc your.
It's Mike Flanagan and Pa,
F., o kourke." came the reply.
Thin advance an be recognized
ar then I'll crime ye for laYin' tn,
trench"
"Ah. sergeant dear" whccdied MIX,
as be and O'Rouke dropped into the
trench we wouldn't be afthcr blamin
me Tor savia' me pal?"
sergeant.
Rescue is ut7" Mike snorted. "A
puckshce rescue It was. sergeant dear
why Pat nd never have been needfn
ne II he hadn't been stunned by Inc
dhirty bombs av them Twas only ST,
| av thin had hold av hm!"