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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
DESPITE DESPERATE
COUNTER ATTACKS
EIGHT NILES GAINED

between Charteuse and Gland, east
Of Chateau Thierry, and captured
Barbillon wood, according to an
authoritative announcement.
The Germans are stubbornly re-
sisting the French crossing the
Marne, but the French succeeded in
getting two elements over at Mezy
and Courcelles. which are construct
ing foot bridges under heavy fire.
The Germans are using gas shells in
large numbers. On every front the
Germans are resisting desperately
and making violent counter attacks.
Nevertheless, the French yesterday
made progress along the Marne TO
a maximum depth of eight miles.
The capture of Barbillon wood by
the Americans means the overseas
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
EXPLANATIONS IN
ORDER FROM THE
HUN OFFICERS
THE WITHDRAWAL ACROSS THE'
MARINE WAS ARRANGED
SOME TIME AGO
my Associated rressD

AMSTERDAM, July 22-"With-
drawal of our troops to the northern
bank Of the Marne came as no. sur
prise to well informed circles be.
cause the supreme command had
confidentially communicated its in
tention before hand" said the Co
logne Gazette, adding THE object
which forcing the Marne had in view
was attained Therefore, It did not
appear dangerous to retreat locally
in order to save unnecessary losses" "
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

men have advanced between three
and four miles from their old posi-
tion on the Marine between ourcQ
and the Aisne, where the Germans
are again making violent counter at
tacks but the French are maintain
ing their lines. The object of the
enemy counter attack is to expedite
the extrication of bis troops from
the pocket between Scissors and
Rheims. Meanwhile German troops
in the southern end of the pocket
must be experiencing great difficult-
les In getting supplies.
Southwest of Rheims there has
been heavy fighting. The French
made progress between ourcQ and
the Marne rivers, where the French
yesterday took 400 prisoners.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

Thy Associated Press)
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE AlsNE-MARNE FRONT
July 22.-At 2 o'clock this afternoon
Germans were eIinolng desperately
to the line south of Scissors In an
effort to protect their flanks. Amer
leans on this front have completed
the cutting Of the narrow gauge
railway to Chateau Thlerry.
(Ry Associated Press1
PARIS, July 22.-Pushine in south
Of Scissors the French crossed the
soissons-chateau Thlerry road north
Of Villemontolre opposite suxancy,
the Temps announces.
tny Associated Press)
LONDON, July %. - American
troops yesterday crossed the Marne
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
SOLDIER STRANGLED
AND BOUND BODY
THROWN IN THE BAY
MYSTERY ENGAGES THE ATTEN-
TloN OF SAN FRANCISCO
MILITARY AND POLICE

tHy AsaOcIutcu FFe98I
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22.-The
bound body of an unidentified sol
dier bearing signs of having been
strangled was found in the bay here.
He wore the uniform of private Of
the coast artillery. The police and
military authorities are investigat-
ing. According to the coroners Of
flee the body had been in the water
about three days.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

AMERICANS
IS REPORT
CHANGE OF SENTIMENT AMONG
GERMAN SOLDIERS ABOUT
YANKEES

ny Associated PressD
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE AlsNE-MARNE FRONT,
July ga German captured by the
Americans was formerly a baker in
New York. He was asked what the
German soldiers thought about the
Americans since Thursday, He said
the Germans concluded that the an
nouncement that a million Ameti-
cans were in France was false, and
rumors among the Germans on this
front are that. there are ten million
Americans in France.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
'TWOTOWNS
TAKEN BY
THE YANKS
LATEST REPORT FROM THE
MARINE FRONT THIS
AFTERNOON

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE AISNE-MARNE FRONT
The Germans are giving ground
slowly and are continuing their re-
tirement to the north of Chateau
Thierry Two additional towns have
been taken by the Americans north
of the Marne. In the region of Sois-
sons another town has been taken
by the Americans.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
BREAK UP
COUNTERPART
BY THE GERMANS
STRONG COUNTER ATTACKS OF
ENEMY REPULsEO ON
THE MARINE

PARIS, July % (OfficiaD Strong
counter attacks last night by Ger
mans on the front between the
Oureq and Marne were broken by
the allies. The allies positions have
been maintained The enemy coun.
ter blow was delivered in the region
of Grizolles, seven miles northwest
of Chateau Thierry. North of the
Oureq and between the Marne and
Rheims the enemy's reaction was
limited to artillery fire. The fire
was particularly noticeable in the
region of Courton and Roi woods.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
IN
THE IRISH PLOT

thy Associated Press)
LONDON, July ga Dublin cor
respondent of the Daily News says
additional evidence of German
Irish plot has just come to hand in
the form of extracts from private
censored correspondence between
persons in Ireland and America.
Some of the information as to time,
places and quantities of munitions
to be landed is understood to be re-
Imarkable
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
GIPTl]RE Of CHATEAU THIERRY
CAUSES CROWN PRINCE TO WHINE

the statement said More than 6OoO
prisoners, over 100 cannon, many
trench mortars and machine guns
have been taken by the American
divisions in the last few days on
the Aisne-Marne freut.
This is accepted as meaning a ref
erence in Saturdays statement 70
1000 prisoners which included
those captured by both French and
Americans.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

Led by a native born Indian of the
Shoshone tribe from Round Noun
tain and a native born Chinese from
Tonopah. eleven Liberty lads, rep
resenting the composite American
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
MONEYS FATE
UP TO GOVERNOR
SUPREME COURT AFFlRMs ITS
ORDERS DENYING A
NEW TRIAL
my Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO. July 22.-The
California supreme court today af-
firmed the preliminary order deny
ing new trial to Thomas J.
Mooney. now at San Quentin facing
execution for participation in the
preparedness day exolosi two years
ago. This action puts his fate up 70
the governor said counsel for
Mooney
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
JOINT INTERVENTION
| n R USSIA WITH
THE HELP OF JAPAN

ny AAHOcIated Press.l
LONDON, July 22.-The japanese
diplomatic council has agreed to the
American proposal for joint inter
vention by Japan and the United
States in Siberia, says dispatch
from Toxic A proclamation will be
issued assuring Russia that the en-
tente has no aggressive designs ia
intervening, the dispatch adds A
probable relief commission will ac-
company the joint expedition.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
SERIOUS REvOLTS
OCCUR IN BOHEMIA

Try Associated Press)
LONDON, July 22.-The British
wireless service says: Very serious
revolts and mutinies have occurred
In Bohemia and Hungary At Maraos-
sziet 15O officers and 500 Czecho-
Slovaks who mutined we're shot and
1000 arrested
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
RULER
PROVES TRACTABLE
ny Associated Presso

LONDON, July % General Hor
yath, recently proclaimed provisional
ruler of Siberia, says dispatch
from Harbin, has assured the allied
ministers at Pelkin that he wishes an
understanding with the Cgecho min.
isters who had feared he intended to
prevent westward progress of the
CzechO-SlOvaks.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

,n Associatrd Pressl
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE July %. Frederick VIII
lam German imperial crown prince.
s,s been obliged to call for help
,,om his cousin, Crown Prince
pnnprech. Of Bavaria German di-
Visions from the army in the north
have been hurried down to protect
No western flank Of the defeated
army which has been driven back
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

Thy Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, July 22.-The gov
ernment has continued its reserve on
any announcement of plans with ia
pan for military aid to Russia in 81
IBERIA. Officials said until some Of
ficial communication from the jap
anese government arrives, there
would be nothing for publication.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
CASUALTY LIST


WASHINGTON, July 22-Army;
Killed in action. 3; died OF wounds.
IA; died Of disease. 4; died from
accident or other causes. 3 wounded
severely. 70; missing In action. Is
prisoner. i.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
GERMAN GENERAL
QUITS IN DISGUST

AMSTERDAM, July 22.-General
won Francois, commander of the
seventh army corps on the western
front, resigned today, according TO
the Lozal Anzeiger. The emperor
refused to accept az has given him
an honorary appointment to one Of
the guard FegimentS.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
Two German
Aces Killed

. Especial to the BOnanzaD
: AMSTERDAM, July 22-Lieu- =
= tenants Friederichs and Kier =
. chstein, members of the Won =
= Richthofen squadron. have been =
= killed, says the Lokal Anzeiger =
. Frederick was credited with =
= 21 victories and Kierschstein =
. with 20 =
a 4 a q q . Q
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
ARRlvEs IN ERANcE

Thy Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, July 22.-Assist-
ant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt
has arrived in France.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
GAINING
EAST OF AM|ENS

LONDON, July 20 (officiaD D--Fur-
ther ground has been gained by the
British in the Hebuterne region, en-
the front between Albert and Arras.
The British likewise, in conjunction
with the French, carried out sue
eessful enterprise south Of Villers-
Bretonneaux, east of Amiens and
took prisoners.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
AUSTRIAN cAsINET RESIGNS

tBy Associated Press)
LONDON, July 22.--Resignations
of the entire Austrian cabinet were
presented today and accepted by the
emperor, according to a dispatch
from Copenhagen.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
HONDURAS HEARD FROM
BY Associated Pressl,

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Hon-
duras has declared war on Germany,
is officially announced.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
LOSS or LIFE ON THE
CRUISER SAN DIEGO

WASHINGTON, July 22-The navy
department states that the San Di-
ego casualties so far as known are
three dead and S. unaecountsd for.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

over the Marne and elected from
Chateau Thierry by Franco.Ameri-
can troops
NY Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, July 22-Fresh
successes for the American forces in
the drive between the Aisne and the
Marne we're reported in General Per
shing's commuinque for yesterday
The Americans were driving ahead
with undiminished vigor and spirit
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
TROOPS
GAIN IN ALBANIA

ROME, July 22 (0fficiaD-ltalian
troops are continuing to gain ground
at the Bend of the Voli river In Al
bania. Advancing troops yesterday
took 100 prisoners and seven ma
chine guns.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
GERMANY AND FINLAND
MAY GET TOGETHER
lny AssncIatcd rres-l

WASHINGTON. July % "A report
mat Germany and Finland had come
% an agreement has reached the
State department, but the lnforma-
lions is not regarded as authentic
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
AMFRIC CANSCROS MARINE
GFRMANS OFFER STUBBORN ESISTANCETO FRENCH ARMY
Brings Down
56 Machines


4 Try Associated Pressl
\ PARIS, July 22.-Lieutenant =
= Rene Fonck, a leading French =
. ace. brought down two German =
. airplanes July 10th, two July =
. 18th and three July 18th. His =
. total now officially is Sc ma =
= chnes.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
= = = = o . = = . 4
TODAY AND A YEAR AGO 4

Official readings OF the Their .
mometer by the United States .
' observer at Touopah .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22

my Associated Pressl
LONDON, July 22-The British
destroyer Marne has sunk German
submarine
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-07-22
ENEMY U-BOATS
BUSY OFF CAPE GOD

WASHINGTON, July 22.--An en-
envy submarine was reported Satur-
day off the Massachusetts, coast. The
Orleans naval station at Cape Cod
reported sighting a tug and three
barges burning after being shelled
by submarine Warships are
searching
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CONTINUED On Page FOurJ
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THE WEATHER

Tonight and Tuesday Fair
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01

" aroused curiosity to know just
what kind of place it is.
The motion pictures of Camp
Shelby take you from one end of the
camp to the other, giving you a
birdseye view, as well as a number
of Closeup" views of many of the
companies, principal officers. the
Second Regiment Band Of Charles
ton. in which some Of our local mu-
sicians are represented. the Y. M.
c. A. Building and the soldiers
Movie Theatre, sport events. and
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01

by local npnlicatlOne ~ they cannot reacll
the diseased porfkQn Of the ear There y
only one way 10 rnre catarrhal deafness.
and that IL by a constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafnc@s IT, caused BY an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining cf
the Eustachian fTubcl When this tube Is
inGanod you have rufnbling sound or inn
perfect hearinB( and when 1t is entirely
closed. Deafness IL the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored 10 ita normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases Of
deafness are caused by catarrh. which Is
an innamedi condition OF the mucous sur
faces. Haifjs Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Catarrhal Dca enezs that cannot
be cured by 'JHalIe Catarrh Medicine. Cir
culnrs free All Druggists T5c
~ J. CHENEY g. CO.. Toledo. O.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01
The NEW APOLLO

CAMP SHELBY SCENES The
Apollo has secured the only motion
pictures ever taken Of Camp Shelby,
situated At Hattiesburg. Miss, wher
hundreds Of our boys from West vir-
sinla are located and in training and
viii show them Tuesday.
This VII be OF interest to every
one in this city. Ever since it was
given out that our boys would be in
camp at Hattiesburg. It has natural
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01
HER rRounLE n GONE.

mis- Thonias II Davis. Montgom.
cry, Ind, sass she had trouble with
her bladder aud had docsored for sew
eral months withou2 relief, when Fo-
ley Kidney Pals were recommended
and she coma snced using them and
got relief They relieve baekache,
rheumatic pains stiff. swollen joints
and kidney troiLble,
Sold Everywhs,re. I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01

scenes Of the city Of Hattiesburg.
This big feature will be offered
Is an extra added attraction in addi-
ton to theregular program at the
Apollo Theatre Tuesday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01

There is no need for you to go
through another day of corn agony.
But be sure you get "Gets-It."
Accept. nothing else, for remember,
there is positively nothing else as
good. "Gets-It" never irritates the
live flesh. never makes the toe sore
You can so about as usual with
work or play, while "Gets-It," the
magic. does all the, work Then the
corn peels right OFF like o. banana
skin, and leaves the toe as smooth
and corn-free as your palm. Never
happened before, did 1T? Guess not
Get a bottle of "Gets-It" today
from any drug store, you need pay
no more than Csc. or sent on receipt
OF price by q. Lawrence & Co. Chi
cago. Ill.
Sold ~ Mart.nsbure. W. Va. am
snodgrass. Z, O. Shepherd. a. ii
recommended as the worlds best corr
remedy by w s Harper & Co.. NJ A
sihert.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01

The Journal for local news
Journal Want Ads get help.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01

nsed q can that contained gasoline.
which he had mistaken for coal oil.
He Is survived by his widow his
parents, two sisters and two broth
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01
USED GASOLINE.

John Lear. aged 23. was killed by
an explosion at his home in Bayard !
villa attempting 10 light a fire. He
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-01
The End Of
Your corns
Pain Stops at Once Corn Lifts
of Clean.

There is nothing in the world like
"Gets-It" for corns. Just apply II
according to directions. the pain
lifts off as clean as a whistle. No
fuss, no bother, no danger. Gets
It." you know, is safe. Millions
have used it, more than all other
corn remedies combined. and 1t new
ar fails .-..--L
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-06
New Pastor Will Deliver
First Sermon at Lewisberry

Lewisbcrry, Pa, April 6.-The
Rev. Leonard l.. Owens, the newly
appointed pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, arrived Thursday
and will deliver two sermons to-
morrow He will board with Miss
Clarissa Bratten.-Miss Helen Purvis,
daughter of the Rev. DIR. S. w. Pur-
Wis, of Philadelphia, and a student
of Dickinson College, Carlisle, spent
Easter with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ellis Hammond.-Miss
Rena Frankeberger, of Williamsport,
who is spending a vacation at home.
is confined to bed with sickness
Miss Jennie K, Hammond, of York,
was guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis Hammond. -. James
Flicker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
X. Flicker, of Harrisburg, has re-
turned home after spending SIX
months with his aunt, Miss Clarissa
Bratten.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. C. Parthe-
mer spent Sunday at Mount Airy,
the guest of their uncle and aunt,
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Nesbit.-Dean
r. Hudson is again carrier of tho
Lewisberry rural mail route.-Mr
and Mrs. ]. w. Armstrong and
daughter, Laurabel. spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. John Shettel
and Mrs. Laura Kline.-Mr. and
Mrs Frank Downs spent Tuesday at
Yocumtown. where they were guests
of their son and daughter-in- law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Downs.-Miss
Ethel Shoop and Miss Mary Walker
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Walker, of Mount Airy
George Bower is confined to his
home with sickness.-Walter Trout,
teacher of the Kann's school in Fair
view township. closed his term on
Monday and returned to his home at
Red Lion.-Miss Mabel Yinger. of
New Cumberland, was guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Yinger.-Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mil
lard, of Lemoyne, are spending the
week with the formers pareats, Mr..
and Mrs. Webster Millard.-Mr. and
Mrs II. M Sutton spent Sunday with
relatives Mt Mount Airy.-Elmer c..
Wise. Harvey Zorger and Walter M.
Reiff, went to Detroit. Mich. and
brought three automobiles from that
place. They arrived here on Wed
nesday.--Mr. and Mrs George w.
Coover and children, Vance, Glenn,
Mark and Evelyn, of Lemoyne, spent
Sunday with Mrs Covers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Cline.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-06
1,6O7 Articles Made by
Duncannon Red Cross Unit

Duncannon. Pa, Ap~l 6.-Articles
were made in the local Red Cross
workroom during the month of
March and sent to the Harrisburg
Chapter, as follows: Gauze work
surgical dressings, 1900; knitted
articles, 10, and muslin bandages,
362; making a total of 1.6O7.-
Benjamin Stansfield, of Shiremans-
town. is spending some time at the
home of his son. John Stansfield,
at Roseglen. - Mr. and Mrs. Abra-
ham Kruger have removed from
township. to Hershey. - Thomas
Cummings. of Harrisburg. spent
Tuesday with his sister, Miss Mar
garet Cummings. - Floyd Leopard.
a student at Dickinson College. spent
Sunday with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Leopard. - Lee Burke
is the new teller at the Peoples
National Bank, succeeding George II.
Boyer. who enlisted in the Medica
Department of the Army and is
stationed at Fort Jay. Governors
Island. y. Y. - Paul Yoder. who
has been station agent at Clarks
Ferry several years, has been trans
ferred to Lock Haven, TO which
place he has removed his family.
William Collins, employed at Erie,
spent Sunday with his family here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-06

CONTINUED From First Pagc.1
mittee and at that conference was
considered fairly figured. \ like
procedure was followed in every
community throughout the county,
thereby accounting for differences in
prices throughout various localities
of the county. The profit made by
the dealers in Harrisburg, it was
explained, is not more than that
made by dealers in other communi-
ties who sell their coal for less. In
one locality, it was said a dealer on
a small scale is operating under Il
twenty cent. gross margin.
According to a federal ruling last
year, dealers were allowed a thirty
cent increase over their gross mar
gin of 1915 in figuring their coal.
prices. An additional allowance of
twelve and a half per cent, has been
allowed the dealers, making the total
increase in gross margin since 1915
forty-two and n half per cent. The
list of figures prepared by the local
coal administration shows that deal
ers' expenses have increased ninety
five and one half per cent. since that
time.
Mr.. Hickok prepared statement
of the action of the committee which
fixed a uniform price rate, affirming
that the dealers are not exacting
unfair profits.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-06
Austria Sought Peace
Conference Through
Sweden, Says Painleve

Paris, April 6.-Former Premier
Paul Painleve, after reading the Of
ftcial governments statement con-
tirming Premier Clemenceau's denial
that conversations concerning peace
had been held between Austria and
France, made the following state
ment:
During the year 1917 Austria
made several attempts to open semi
official negotiations with the Entente
Allies. Notably in June, 1917, l was
advised by the second bureau that
Austria, through the parsonage of
Count Revertata, had several times
asked through a Swiss intermediary
for an interview with the officers at
tached to the second bureau, Major
Armand, a distant relative. AleXan-
Dire Ribot, then premier, having been
consulted, Major Armand and Count
Revertata met in August, 1917. The
matter stopped there and no inter
view took place from August until
November, when 1 left office. The
events which occurred afterward
naturally, are unknown to me, but l
presume that after the statement
made by Premier Clemenceau that
Count Revertata returned to the
charge"