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The Washington times., 1918-03-04
MARCH THE month
Of BIGGEST DRIVES
ON WESTERN FRONT

NEW YORK, March 4.-The time Of
major offensives has come in the war
zone. March is the month of des-
perate fighting and OF the initial de-
velopment Of great strategic plans.
Henceforth, the war news may car
~ any day the first intimation of
Americas forthcoming drive against
the German front. The bitterly cold
winter weather has now passed from
the western battle line and the thaws
have ceased, for the most part, 10
make quagmireS Of the shell holes IN
front OF the trenches. Which ever
side desires to move first to the new
attack will probably select this month
for the initial assault.
Big Drive Last March.
Last March, the French and British
made their most effective joint at
tack Of the war, in the west, which
was followed by the great German
retirement to the famous Hindenburg
line on March 1920. At the same
time, the British army at the other
end of the war area in Mesopotamia,
moved forward, and March IL cap
tured Bagdad.
IN l8l0t MaTCn Sh" INC lllaNlHAuiA
effort put forth by the Germans to
capture Verdun. The beginning of
the attack on the fortress was ad-,
vanced by the crown prince to the
last week in February, for the pur-
pose of securing the benefit of sur
prise assault. But, the heaviest
fighting fell in March, and it was
the March defeasi4eE of the French
army that broke the back OF the
German movement
First British Offensive.
In March, 1915, the British started
their first spring offensive, which re-
suited in the capture Of Neuve
Chapelle. The Russian advance in
Galicia broke through the Austro-
Hungarian defenses, in March, 1915.
and captured the great fortress OF
Przemysl, and, further to the south,
invaded Hungary.
Unless a new precedent is TO be
established in the world war, March,
1918, must likewise help make his
tory on a major scale.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Salts In Hot Water
Clears Pimply Skin
SayB we must make kidneys
clean the blood, and plm.
Piles disappear.

Pimples. sores. and boils usually
result from toxins. poisous. and I'm
ieS which are generated in the
Raa-then absorbed into
the oh the very ducts
which Sd prb only nourIsh-
It is the fuNltion Of the kidneys
TO filter impurities from the blood
and cast them out in the form of
urine, but in many instances the
bowels create more toxins and i'm
puTities than the kidneys can elimi-
nate. then the blood uses the skin
pores as the next best means Of
getting rid Of these impurities.
which often break out all over the
skin in the form OF pimples.
The surest way tod clear the skin
OF these eruptions. saws a noted au-
thcrity. is to get from any phar-
macy about four ounces OF Jad
Salts and take a tablespoonful in
glass OF hot water each morning
before breakfast for one week.
This will prevent the formation of
toxins in the bowels. 1t also stimu-
lRtes the kidneys 10 normal actiy-
ity, thus coaXinR them to hlter the
blood Of Impurities and clearing the
skin Of pimples.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harm
less, and is made from the acid Of
grapes and lemon juice. combined
with lithia- Here you have a
pleasant. effervescent drink which
usually makes pimples disappear;
clesnBsg the blood and Is excellent
for the kidneys As well.
The Washington times., 1918-03-04
Come and View the Va
Help Wanted
For All
Departments.
Saleswomen and Statesmen
At Once.
Editorial

We once heard OF a man Who'
when told by one of his en-
ployes that she was gong 10
work in a store, SneerlnGly re-
marked. oh, a department.
store"
Poor fellow, II he did possess
ONE idea 1t must have oecn
terribly lonesome up there an
by itself. There wouldn't have
been room. for two, anyway.
The other day we picked M q
little squib written by MARX
+. Kahn, of this store. we
publish IT to show the type OF
mind that pervadeS this great
iustitution-a mind that Is not
confined tC the four walls OF
our large building.
Now for the ode to our flag:
'.Behold the emblem of our coun-
try, thet greatest flag of the
greatest nation in the world.
Nav Il ever wave over a free
and Iiberty-lovinE people. May
it ever represent the highest
ideals of American manhood,
the loftiest standards OF eNalt-
ed womanhood, the purest
principles of social democracy:
Nav its generous folds, blessed
by Almighty God and gloritied
by cur forefathers, ever succor
and support, at home and
abroad, on land and on sea.
suffering mankind, strugg ling
for human rights, human free
dom, and human advancement
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
COUPLE REMARRY AFTER
TRYING SINGLE LIFE
Unusual Ceremony Performed
Here When S. T. HmgiS and
Wife RemdrTy.

Something new in marriage
ceremonies was performed here
at the Methodist parsonage last
Monday, when S. Tilt Hargis
and Mrs. Minnie Elan Hargis,
both of Hope, were reunited in
marriage, after a separation of
over year. Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
gis were married several years
ago and agreed to disagree
some months ago. They final
ly decided that single blessed
ness was not worth while and
a reconciliation was effected.
Their young child was present
and witnessed the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev.
B. E. Mullins of the Methodist
church.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
w. u. RATLIFF RECEIVES
CABLEGRAM
FROM LONDON WAR OFFICE
Captured Man Was In .SeTUice
Win the Royal Air
Forces.

A cablegram received this
week from the London War Of
flee by Mr.. w. p. Ratliff of
this city announces the posi-
bic capture of his son, Lieut.. p.
Grady Ratliff, who has been in
the aviation service with the
Canadian forces for some time
past and when last heard from
by his father was seeing SER
vice in Italy. A former cable
gram received by Mr.. Ratliff
stated that Lieut.. Ratliff had
failed to return to his base, af-
ter a trip over territory held
by the enemy, but the last mes
sage was sent after definite in
formation had been obtained
by the Air Ministry as to the
fate of the missing man. The
cablegram follows:
London, June 3, 1918.
w. p. Ratliff, Washington, Ark.
Report just received from
an unofficial but apparently
reliable source, states Second
Lieut.. p. G. Ratliff, Royal Air
Force, to be a prisoner of war"
Secretary Air Ministry"
Lieut.. Ratliff is known here.
having spent some time with
his father here five or six years
Ssgo: he accepted .. position as,
night clerk at the Capitol hotel
at Hope, later going to Canada
and going into training for SER
vice. This was before lie en-
try of the United States into
the war and, so far as is known
by his father, he has since re-
mained with the Canadian for
ces.
Mr.. Ratliff has another son,
Private Tom Ratliff, who join
ed the British army about three
years ago and was with the
British forces in India when
last heard from.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
COUNTY GOES OVER IN
End RED CROSS DRIVE
County Chairman Makes Re
port on Moneys and
Subscriptions.

A statement of the proceeds
of the second Red Cross Wal
Fund drive for Hemp
stead county, shows an over,
subscription for the county OF
S2,456.91. Some of the town.
ships fell short of their quota
but the oversubscriptions of
those going over the top more
than made up the deficiency.
The statement follows:
DeRoan-Cash and pledged,
S8,787.76; quota, $6,300.00.
Bodcaw-Cash and subscrib-
ed, S170.60; quota, $4,000.
Spring Hill-Cash and sub
scribed, $287.75; quota, $4,000.
Bois D'Arc-Cash and sub
scribed, $949.25; quota, 100000.
Saline-Cash and subscribed,
$1,479.00; quota, 100000.
Ozan-Cash and subscribed,
81, ,001.10; quota, 81, ,440.00.
Mine Creek-Cash and sub
scriptions, $775.8O; quota, ST.
5000.
Wallaceburg-Cash and sub
scriptions, $899.75; quota, 5000.
Red Land-Cash and sub
scribed, $4,000; quota, $4,000.
Water Creek--Cash and sub
scriptions, $143.35; quota, $3.50.
Garland-Cash and subscrip-
tions, $194.00; quota, $4,000.
Noland-Cash and subscrip-
tions, $272.55; quota, $165.OO.
The total amount raised in
the county was $15,077.91, while
the quota for the county was
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
Cnrd of THINKS.

want to express through
the Washington Telegraph my
gratitude to all the people of
the county for the splendid vote
given to me for County and Pro-
bate Clerk of this county. 1t
will be my aim to make the
best official it is in me to
be. | shall ever make courtesy
and efficiency ruling factors in
the discharge of my duties.
JNO. l.. WILSON.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
Read the Telegraph
Tax Assessing Dates

Notice hereby giUen that UH in person. by deputy at
teend the FOLLOWING times and places in Hampstead County, for
the purpose Of assessing taxes for the 1918 tolct
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
ALLIES STOP
GERMAN DRIVE
ON THE WESTERN BATTLE
FRONT.
GERMAN U-BOATS ACTIVE
W u. S. .COdSt-SeUerdI Yes
sells Are Victims of the
Submarines.

EL---Le-a.-1z lssi-S---l-a4i
Mcn halted rs admitted by the
a -nans themselves, but it is
b lieved that Icy are prepar-
ilIg for a new and greater eff
fyrt at an early date.
lThe German armies are be-
iiig held all along the line, but
the allied commanders have
NIT as yet seen fit to strike back
in force. All, however, feel con-
dent that the enemy will be
held and ultimately defeated.
Tuesday c"omy submarines
appeared Off the u. S. coast
where thcY have been PLANTING
mines. They have ATTACKED and
DESTROYED a number of vessels,
most of which are small coast
craft.
The object of the raid seems
to be in the hope that it will
cause the recall of American
war vessels from the fighting
zone. The submarines are
avoiding all war vessels and de-
stroyers and the damage that
has been done is insignificant.
If these enemy craft do not
get out of the way in a very
short time, there is little doubt
but that they will be destroyed,
and in any event they have fail
ed in their purpose, as this raid
will in no way affect the dis
position of ships in foreign
waters. One of the enemy
boats is so large it was taken
by lookouts for United States
destroyer.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
new COUNTY JAIL
ALMOST FINISHED
BY CONTRACTOR PORTER
OF HOPE.
BRICKWORK is COMPLETED
Cell Room Floor and CeiIing of
Steel Reinforced Concrete
Construction.

Construction work on Hesal,l
stead county's new jail is pro
crossing nicely undc- 49, sc-
tion of Contractor Will Porter
of Hope, the brick work of the
building having already been
completed. Work on the con-
crete ceiling above the second
floor is now under way and it
will be only a few weeks until
the building will be completed
and ready for occupancy. In
the meantime, the county's
three or four prisoners are be-
ing confined in the Howard
county jail.
The new Jail is being erected
on the site of the old one, the
foundation and a few feet of
the wall of the old Jail being
used. 1t is a two-story struc-
ture with living rooms for the
jailer in the front of the first
and second floors, a large room
on the first floor in the rear
for the care of any inmates
who might need medical at
teention, and a spacious room
for cells and cages at the rear
on the second floor. All floors
in the rear of the building are
of reinforced concrete con-
struction. The floor of the cell
room is of solid concrete, seven
inches thick, and reinforced
tention, and a spacious room
with steel rods every five inch
es. The ceiling of this room is
of five inch concrete construc-
ton, with steel reinforcing
rods every four inches. A large
reinforced concrete column, 60
ing up from the ground in the
center, supports the heavy con-
crete floors and ceilings, reach
ing to the upper ceiling.
The last touches on the build
ing will be to stucco the out
side walls, giving it a stone eff
feet.
A water and sewerage system
will be put in the new jail and
the system will also be install
ed in the court house, a septic
tank being put in the south.
west corner of the court square
and piping run to the ravine il
the southwest part of town.
Plans for all this work were
drafted by Architect Siebert
of TeXarkana.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

Marriage licenses issued dur
ing the week at the office of the
county clerk are as follows:
White-Sherman Cox and
Miss Clara Ross, both of Hope,
Route A; S. 7. Hargis and
Mrs. Minnie Elan Hargis, both
of Hope.
Colored-Ossie Stuart o f
Schaal and Birdie Moore of
0zan; Richard Chambers, Hope
and Burtie Conway of Wash
ington.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
.DESERTERS FROM
NATIONAL ARMY
LIST OF THOSE WHO AT
TEMPT
TO EVADE MILITARY DUTY
All Citizens of State Requested
to Cooperate In Locating
DeSerterS.

A list of men claSSed as de-
serters from organizations of
the National Army at Camp
Pike, Ark, has just been COM
piled by Adjutant General En-
gland. The list gives the names
and organization and date of
desertiOn and a reward of $50
is Offered for their apprehen-
sion and delivery at Camp Pike
or to the nearest military camp
or station. The list follows:
Bocco BALLARD, BAT Inf, Jan.
3, 1918; Elmer K. Biehl, BAT
Inf, Jan. 2, 1918; Rodell Brad
ley casual Co. &c, 162 Depot
Brigade, May II, 1913; Elijah
C. Carpenter, Co. C, 312 Supply
Train, Nov. 5, 1917; Oscar c.
Chandler, BAT Inf, Nov. 5,
1917; Walter Cole, Co. A, 312
Supply Train, Nov. Ia, 1917; L.
Coleman, BAT Inf, Nov. Z, 1917;
Marshall Cross, 347 Inf, Jan.
%, 1918; Claud H. Edmonds,
N. A., F. II. Co. No. 347, Feb.
13, 1918; John l.. Fletcher, BAT
Inf, Oct. 80, 1917; Genus Gar
rett, Btty. D, 1886 F. A. N. A.,
Jan. 81, 1918; Jesse Gault, Co.
C, 312 Supply Train, Nov. 5,
1913; Capeni Gest, BAT Inf,
Feb. 20, 1918; Joseph F. Gillis-
pie, Btty. d, 336 f. A. N. A.,
Mar. 21, 1918; Geo. C. Hardin,
Btty. D, 336 F. A. N. A., Jan.
81, 1918; Elmer Haynes, 347
Inf, May %, 1918; Chas. r.
Harper, BAT Inf, Jan. 2, 1918;
Cleveland Holmes, 18th Co., 162
Depot Brigade, 4th Training
Battalion, May II, 1918; Ra-
bun Howell, ia Inf, Dec. 2,
1917; w. Woodson Howell, N.
A. F. H., Co. 345, May A, 1918;
James NJ. Howell, N. A. F. H.
Co. 345, May 5, 1918; Collie
Hopkins, Btty F. 336 F. A. N.
A., Jan. 18, 1918; Frederick r.
Koester, BAT Inf, May %, 1918;
Ed Jones, Casual Co. 26, 162
Depot Brigade, May II, 1918;
Louis Lecamure, @. M. C. N. A.,
attached to Btty Co. 80, May
27, 1913; Pete Mckay, Co. l.,
348 Inf, Apr. 4, 1918; John
Messex, Co. E, 312 Supply Tr.,
Mar. 8, 1918; Horace Mann, N.
A. F. H. Co. 345, Dec. 1, 1917;
Francisco Miglaire, 347 Inf,
Apr. 8, 1918; Geo. Mathis, Btty
d, 336 N. A. F. H., Mar. Z, 1918;
Alex J. Smith, Co. E, 312 Sup.
Train, May 7, 1918; Charles
Scott, BAT Inf, Sept. 7, 1917;
Allan Thurman, Co. +. 312 Sup.
Train, Nov. II, 1917; Jno. C.
Worley, N. A. F. H., Co. 34S,
Jan. %, 1918.
Periodical lists will be fur
nished the newspapers for pub
LEGATION from time to time, and
it is hoped that not only county
officials, but every citizen in
the state will assist in rounding
up deserters, slackers and de-
linquents, who, while at large,
are a nuisance to society and
good citizenship. These men
should and must be rounded up
and made to perform their part
in this World War for Democ-
racy, and every loyal and patri-
otic citizen is requested to as
sist in cleaning up the state of
these objectional characters.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Special to the Telegraph.
McCaskill, June 6.-News
was received here June 4th of
the safe arrival in France of
Johnnie Box of this place. He
was drafted into service last
November.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07

The U-boats have made us a,
call, which will be returned, but
this is not saying the U-bOats
will return to their base.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07

Are you doing anything to
help win the war? Standing on
the street corners telling yarns
won't help in any way. Get to
work at some useful occupation
and don't be long about it.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07
Y. N. c. A. SUPPER

Special to the Telegraph.
Columbus, June GA musi-
cal will be given by home ia
ent here Friday evening, June
13, under the auspices of the
Y. M. C. A. The admission
will be Is cents for children
and 25 cents for adults.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07

There are many candidates
for the honor of being the
meanest man in camp, but
Shockley says it's the fellow
that buns a stamp from you to
put on the letter he is writing to
your best girl.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07

Now get to work and help
win the war. You are not the
first man who has been elected
or defeated.
Washington telegraph., 1918-06-07

he returns are all in and the
N tion settled, so far as the
III .inees are concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
State House Chat.

The inspectors connected with the
Automobile Registration Bureau, de-
partment of State, arc already round
ing up numerous parties who have
Observation-Disclosures on account of the
deep snow and severe weather--to
register their autos for 1918 and are
using their 1917 plates and numbers
The bureau officials hope it will not be
necessary but will take measures to
induce all such offenders to step up
and settle.
A basket of handsome apples. part of
the exhibit at the recent Fruit Show at
Auburn. was donated by the Depart
ment of Agriculture to the Governor
and Council at Wednesdays meeting.
Executive Councillors Bunker and
Fay were in Bangor on Tuesday and
leased the shore rights at Indian is
land, owned by the Penobscot Tribe of
Indians for term of five years to the
PenobScot Lumber Co, the Bangor
Lumber Co.. and the Buzzell Co., at
about the same price as the previous
contract. which was considered very
advantageous to the Indians.
IIalbert +. Gardner secretary Of the
Public Safety Committee, will leave
sunday night for Washington, where
lie will pass a few days on business
with the National Defense Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
FARMERS SHOULD CARE
FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTS

The Public Safety Committee on
Food Production finds it necessary to
call the attention of the Maine farmers
TO an appeal recently issued by the I'm
plement manufacturers of the country.
| The week of March ! has been dcsig
mated as National Implement Inspec-
ton and Repair Week"
A critical situation confrontS the
manufacturers Of farm operating
equipment. due to shortage in ma
terials and labor. together with the
Wcli-known transportation embarrass-
ment and weather conditions all lend \
ing difficulty to the manufacture and
distribution Of the country's farm ma :
chinery requirements for the coming
planting season.
If the farmers delay ordering repair
parts for spring working tools until the
last moment. they Will find in many
cases that they will not be able to get
the repairs in time to rig up their ma
chimes for spring work-and Planting
time will not wait for repaired
planters.
The setting apart Of this week is by
no means an attempt 10 increase the
sale Of farm machinery, but is solely in
the interests Of the government,
farmers simply must have their ma
chnery in working order so that no
valuable time will be lost later on.
The State Food Production Com
mittee believes that this movement has
! started at an opportunc time and the
warning given by the manufacturers
VIII prompt many to have their ma :
chinerN in shape for the seasons work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
Health Bulletin

Pneumonia kills more than 1000
Maine people every year, says the
State Department of Health in a bull
letin issued Wednesday. The largest
number Of deaths occur in February
and March as a general rule, with
January, April and May close fol-
lowers. Pneumonia is not confined to
any age although the mortality is
greatest among middle aged and old
err people. 1t is now understood that
every case of pneumonia should be
regarded as a possible source of in
lection. Patients should be isolated as
much as possible and communication
with other people be reduced to a
minimum.
All utensils, clothing, handkerchiefs.
and bedding should be kept separate
and sterilized before being used again.
Those in attendance on pneumonia
patients should avoid unnecessary
contact with others. Fresh air is now
considered one Of the leading factors
in the prevention and the cure of
pneumonia. Care should be taken
when the weather changes, to avoid
colds and other weakening diseases,
says the state health department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
Were the Children Named?

Fifty six children born in Bruins
wick. Maine, during the past year
have never been named, according to
the books of the town clerk. In re-
cent issue of the Brunswick Record,
the editor calls attention to the fact
that the births of only 100 out Of 17s
children born in 1917 were properly
recorded. In years to come more than
one of these Sc children will need a
certificate Of birth. but unfortunately
it will be impossible for the town
clerk TO furnish II.
Brunswick is not alone in the fail
ure Of many parents and physicians
to attend to the records of birth, says
the State Department OF Health.
Everywhere the carelessness is evil
dent and must be guarded against
During one year, the Philadelphia
Bureau of Statistics received daily
an average Of 40 requests for copies Of
birth certificates. the majority OF
which could not be granted because
the births we're never recorded.
The birth certificate is Of vital i'm
portance to the child who may sep4s-
time be called upon 10 prove his age.
Estates have been forfeited, the right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
EmbargOes Lifted

\. NJ. G. Soule, food administrator
TOR kennebec county, has received
rom x. II. smith. regional director Of
Eastern railroads. in addition to the
list OF farming implements and fortil-
lzers. etc. exempted from the railroad
embargo, the following list of articles
also exempted;
Livestock; fresh or cured meats:
dressed poultry; fish: fruits: vege,a-
pies; butter; eggs; cheese: lard and
compounds; milk; -four: compressed
Yeast: salt; drugs and medicines:
LIQUID chlorine for water works.
Coal; coke; cord wood: gasoline.
lubricating oil; oil in tank cars.
Newspaper print. consigned to pub
fishers; printers inks; carbon black or
lamp black
Feed for animal or poultry con
sumption; supplies for army or navy:
freight consigned to railroad officials
for railroad use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28

The regular February meeting Of the
Governor and Council lasted all day
Wednesday, with Governor Milliken'
Councillors Gowell. Norton. Nichols,
Bunker, Farnsworth, Fay and ST. Clair
present and Secretary OF State Fra 4
w Ball and Messenger George w.
Leadbetter in attendance a large
amount of business was transacted ana
several interesting verbal reports
made. Tie next Council meeting Will
he on Wednesday. March 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28

was on petition of James H. Husts,
temporary receiver of the Boston &
Maine. A respite of 30 days was
granted, on which counsel for both
sides are asked to submit suggestions,
also correspondence that would bear on
tho matter, and any mutual plan. The
Boston g. Maine was represented by
Charles Pierce, and the Maine Central
by Harry NJ. Nerrill. The two COM
panies have an agreement to each bear
so per cent of the cost, but the Boston
4 Maine claims that its proportion
should be less than that of the Maine
Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
)ther Pardon Cases.
Afternoon Session

Lauren NJ. Sanborn OF South Port
land, the newly appointed justice OF the
superior court for Cumberland county
was present at the afternoon session OF
the Governor and Council and was ad-
mnistered the oath of Office by Gov
ernor Milliken. lie was warmly con-
graduated by the Gov ernor, councillors
and others present. Mrs. Sanborn was
an interested spectator Of the cere-
mony.
Howard l.. keys"r of the state Board
of Hospital Trustees reported the
boards acceptance of contracts for the
new boys dormitory at the School for
Feeble Minded at PoWnal, as follows:
j. A. O'Rourke, Portland, general con-
tract. with granite belt, $40 20; Nash
& Nles, Skowheean, heating and
plumbing, $1l,l43; Geo. W. Cleveland
& Co, Portland electrical work, 1888;
total, $61,310
The Council approved the boards &C