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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-24
Delco Light
And the Farmers Wife

The happiest woman on the
farm these cold winter days, is
the one that has Delco- Light i'm
her home. When she gets up
in the morning. she presses a
button and she has II good light
in her bedroom. and when she
goes To the kitchen or into the
cellar. or To any other part of
the house. all she has To do is tO
press Il button and there is light
i'll the room before she steps
into where she goes
there is II bright light anl she
goes ahead with her work with
out bothering to light the diney
coal oil lamp and carry it about.
But that isn't all that Delco-
Light provides. 1t makes it
possible to have running water
in the house--ln the kitchen in
the bathroom. wherever ii is
wanted. This means better SAN
itary conditions and saves Il lot
of time and labor. Delco- Light
also provides power for running
the churn, the washing ma
chine. the cream separator. the
vacuum cleaner, the sewing ma
chine and makes 1t possible to
do ironing with an electric iron.
Delco- Light certainly does take
the drudgery out of wash day
no matter how big the washing.
DELCO-LIGHT
Is wonderful help to the
farmers wife. 1t lessons her
work and makes it easier and
provides many new comforts. 1t
means much to every member
or the family. 1t makes the
home a CHEEKY one and provides
delightful entertainments fea-
lures for friends. Electricity in
the home promotes good health
and brings contentment and
happiness. Delco- Light also
does as much for the farmer i'm
his work. Now is the time 10
Investigate Delco-Light. There
are over 10000 satisfied users
of Delco-L Light.
Write for free information.
Delco Light Products
E. H. Walker, Dist.
212 N. Erie St.
TOLEDO, OHIO
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-24

A saddle has been patented by a
Anew Jersey inventor which includes
leather flaps to cover the buckles.
which frequently wear out riders
clothing,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-24
CHERRY Pies FoR MULTITUDE.
Nearly 1000 Presented by Colorado
Town to visitors.

Manzanola, Colo.-A cherry pie for
every man, woman and child who
came~-to- this place was the big fea-
ture of Cherry pie day." an annual
institution here. Nearly ten thousand
pies were distributed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-01-24
iii. The Treatment of Sinners,
Luke 7:36-50.

What social recognition shall be
given to notorious sinners after they
have repented and been fOrgiven3 2
What positions is it safe and wise to
give them in business or in the
Church? Shall forgiven women from
the "red light district be received
into our homes? Why?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
FORMER CHIEF SOWELL
GIVES OUT STATEMENT
Says He Did Not Deserve Extreme
Treatment OF Removal
From Office.
REVIEWS HIS POLICE RECORD
For Many Years an Active Member
OF Force, and Hig:5 Commended
for His Efficiency as District
Captain.

Former Chief Of Police J Il. Il.
| Scwel. who was removed from Office
ion Thursday by Mayor Ainsli". issued
yesterday the following signed state
ncnt TO the public:
i have been constantly asked by my
I iends to make a statement since my
sad misfortune. but have steadily dc
{ lined: but, my friends and the general
1ubic. ! have been led to believe. OK
rect ii and ] have decided to make a
lrief statement.
Il want to thank my friends and
he public for their sympathy and CON
inu"d confidence in me. especially in
tlese times OF suffering and humlia-
ton. and. having done no wrong
tand brave in the right. knowing that
T. Will finally win.
Il started as private on the police
:orce OF Richmond January, 1892 and
FOR over twenty-five years have served
Faithfully in my every position, worked
~ way up, getting only the reward
due true and faithful officer and
servant.
II was promoted to sergeancy. cap
aincy and finally chief. having only
my official record my sole fouria-
ton.
II was appointed 10 the high Office
OF Chief without any solicitation lpon
OF any interest my friends may have
iaken). and. IL quote correctly.
think that the term was used that
had been selected as Chief absolutely
upon my record and special emphasis
vas expressed upon my successfully
handling both First and Second Dis
tr'CtS as captain.
When was first appointed a. cap
tain succeeded Captain Barioot at
FIRST District. and upon my record
there | was transferred CATER the
death Of Captain Eppsl 10 the larger
district. which is the Second, and upon
my continued. uubruiicn record of
faithful and efficient service / was. at
ne death OF Major Werner. made
chef. an honor and confidence both
could not express my sincere apprc-
citation.
Now--1 have started from the be-
ginning and now the ending.
Does any one who knows me pcr.
sonally or knows me from any OF my
former official positions believe that.
with my record Of the past an open
COX that would knowingly DO any
thing that III moment would tear
down all that | built up?
l may have been indiscreet. NAV
nave erred. but in my experience with
man and men there are only two
classes that do no; make mistakcs-
one docs nothing and the other mus,
DC dead--and while | have been con-
dcmned for being ndiscrcct and per-
maps not using the hes; OF judgment
OIL TINS one occasion and absolutely .x-
oncrated Of any wronGdoing / ask Won.
my friends-the taxpayers OF Rich
'nond and the general publ.c-.Am
entitled TO such an extreme treatment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
BACHELOR IN PRISON
:rccn,iIlc Mnn Faces Charge of Nio-
lating tho Espionage
lRN Assoctnted Prcss. !

GREENNuLLE.. s. c.. May 2o.--.After
having been discharged from the EN-
ploy Of one of the cotton mills here
and escaping the attentions OF a threat
cninc mob through the efforts OF Of
iicers Of tn" law for alleged deroca-
tory remarks concerning the Red Cross
campa cn and against his vie for
subscribing 10 the fund. II. r. Bachelor.
a resident OF cotton-mill village near
this city. was arrested here this af-
ternocn on a Federal warrant chang
ing violation OF the espionage act
Failing To arrange bond, Bachelor is
held at the jail tonight 10 await a
preliminary hearing Monday The
prisoner is also said 20 have made
a'sio%al remarks concerning Prcside lent
Wilson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
SECRETARY BAKER APPEALS
TO PREVENT SPECULATION

tBy Associated Pre-, J

wASHlNGTO%. May @1.-Secretary
Baker to-day again appealed to Amer
lean newspapers not 20 speculate on
the number ~ American troops in
France or N transit Mr.. Baker said
he woald endcavor from time 10 time
TO state the 4pproNimat" numbers Of
ficiany. and made MS request that IN"
public might not he misIed by sp"cu.
lations IN possibly incorrect premises
"a good deal OF public comment,
through the press and otherwise, Is
heing made on the subject OF the mum
Der of American troops in France. and
the number from time 10 time in
course Of transportation" said the
secretary. Il want TO ask the news
papers OF the country 10 refrain from
comment and speculation on this SUBJ
3ect, except to the eX;en, that ol!ci.l
statements with regard 10 such mum.
bers are made BY the Secretary Of
War.
II make this reques, because any
program OF troop shipment necessarily
depends upon variety OF considcr,
lions quite apart from the number nf
troops in The country and the ayailal,l.
troop ship capacity, and ! am there.
fore, anxious that the people Of the
country be not uHiutentiona!lv mis-
led, either TO the fac,s al a,y
Eiven time or by speculative possi-
bilities Of tho situation | VIII en-.
V~Nsoi' A''h ei''e W t!F4s, ana W he j.
ever IL can be done, TO state through
the press approximate numbers AN.
particular request, however. is ina,
zach statements TO not made the basis
Fof differences 10 future iEteu,ion.
or possibilities"
Recently statements have been made
an Tho sUb1nc; from the moor Of Con.
gress or In bills ana Official puhlica
tons II Is undcrstopd that Secretary
RAkoPs request Goes not apply 70
.sfAtHnents OF such nature. but pure.
sly to newspaper speculation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
You Can Tell the People Who
Have Iron In Their Blood
Strong, Healthy, Vigorous Folks
Doctor Says Ordinary Nuxntcd Iron
VIII Increase the Strength OF \cr-
Nuu.. Kun-doW People in Two
Weeks Time in Many Gases.

use glance is enough TO tell which poo
~ ai s ne re- qn '5s" ,n' :" d. snl Fns
diners arc N IN" w"i,''ns e'"S S,.." -
sn's sS SS9a T'5I Gs.n Win iSuaG'otorm
drugs and mare",i,s M us"L"as .N'i5r
s,'nulau;s are whal sesg hem r5 snmer -n,
troupi" Is Lack o; ;Grn IN iht blooh " IN,
out IRON the blood has n" r"w"r !" chance
,ns vow ~ 30" 40" NJ "uI when IRON H. sin.
Of stss.se %,,nin.Ts sf nervous run-town
most as'"nishin~ly increased ih"ir atr"nE
tic rr1usr form Ana ,Ais after they had
without getting benefit from anythiu.
i, to Yourself to MAJ the following lost:
81" how long you wor- 81 how far you
,aae W. ne g,aIn tatiets d ,<uxa,ea iron
thf"e times yer day aitss nHa.s ior tw9
see fnr yourself hov much you nave gained.
rh"ry 8 nothing Ike good old IRON - h.lp
nut color 90 Nsus checks ard sound n""Ithy
hesh on Your bones Hut YOU wns' ta~e
and ass.mii.,et ny" %uIateh Iron u you
may prove wors" than Uyei"as
won the day Simply betausl ne fl'nsw t Ias
sGSr' % rfe I'm, "I.Hin , az ordg[ang@
n, b!?oi nhi.e NAM another MAJ gone
i4% a, !" ,d as'1r'"as 4vfe"' simply for the
In regard 20 me lur q! SuIa'"d Iron.
i!T : d. $"Huuu. lat" Police surgeon u
the Clty OF 'Utulsp. ana former Nou," sur.
C"ou j'f.rsou larR HOsp;,ai. chicago rays
tesis Of IL To c4,.i any r,.parm'ior h. Ia.
ever used tor 'roatin" red blood. building
Hr INC nerves and strengthening tn" mus
cltS ~. " Arutst"id Grove HilI. Aiu
sfaHN"ie q n" Uuiversity OF Alabama
Sshr"l u N"ci,!u" Mobile. 1888. rays I'm
th- c"s"s L-.I suIat"d Iron ha found
more h'n"tc results than from any PREV.
"'<'t"n EaE" oE'! LseG IN - years pra -
tt" Dr IL Laugh. polkvliie. Miss,
S!".u" % ~ IA" Memphis Hospital College,
alrmihls. 1888. hays Il always prcscrib.
"uN"t"4 Iron whoT" 4 r-cOna; ructivc tonic
MA%UFAcTCRERs SOTE: SuSat.d
IRON. recommended ah"vc. Is no. "a secret
remedy. tut on" which iu we'll known 10
ihHSSmc iron products, 1t IL easily aSa.nIi-
;it'i' Toes not iEiuf, tho teeth. make them
tI"tN nor upset the stomach TN. manu-.
s.,ttrefr guaranir" sIcccsfuI ana entirely
~ I,NittnTy rcru.ts To every purchaser, or
lhcg WIZ refund your money. J, Ia dis.
pehAtd IN this city by Tragic Drug CO.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
INSANITY Is LUSK DEFENSE
PHYSICIAN, In Answer to Hypothetical
Question. Declares lie Thinks De-
fcndant Suffers From PnrnuOin.
IBy Assoclntcd prcss.l

liSS Associated Press.
WACkESHA, WIS. May .5.-Grace
I.usk completed telling the story Of
her life to-day at her trial for slay-
ing Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts. and
the defense Immediately began the in
PRODUCTION of expert testimony TO prove
her insane.
pr. II. w. Powers. of Milwaukee. In
answering hypothetical question
nearly 5000 words in length. declared
That In his opinion the defendant was
not OF sufficient mental capacity at
the time OF the tragedy TO distinguish
between right and wrong and that
she was suffering from paranoia.
The question rccitcd at great length
Miss Lusk's early history. tie fact
that she frequently suffered from head
aches which rendered her unable to
perform duties as sGhooltca cher: that
there was a strain OF insanity in hcr
family; just before meeting pr. Rob-
er's she had suffered a nervous break
down.
After Miss Lusk left the stand. her
aged father, a. i. Lusk was called
by the defense and testified that when
he was on his honeymoon. his Wife
attempted to commit suicide because Of
some trivial remark he had made.
More alicnistS vii! be called to tcs-
tity for both the prosecution and de-
Tense when court opens Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
Alleged Dc.crter Arrested.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

ISN"'IHI 20 ne Nm oS- D.Spatch.1
AMHERST VA. May o5.-While
aiding in a log cabin near Tyc River.
charlie Brown. white. an alleged de-
serter from Camp Leo. was arrcste d
last night by Sheriff A u. Watts.
Deputy Sheriff y. L. Turner. =. 81
'amrheii. clerk OF the local board.
md w. II. Carter. Brown. who was
still wearing his uniform. claims that
le had no intention of escaping from
camp or evading military duty. but
that he came home with the intention
visiting his family. who live near
Tyc River. and expected to return
20 Camp Lee to-day. He is NOW in
The .Arnherst Jail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
AT TACK ON LOCAL BOARD
Alleged Draft ResIstcr Accused of A.
souIt on Isle Uf Wight
Chairman.

lSNtr.al % The Times Dispatch1
81 FFplk VA. May 25.-Cicorsc
reward OF Isle OF Wight County. and
his father. Samuel l.. Edwards. are
under arrest and the heaviest bal! IN
'Snithi!"id, Va, charged with resisting
inc draft after making an alleged
VICIOUS attack on Albert Sidney John
SON county clerk Of Isle OF Wight
VINO is also chairman Of the local
board OF exemption OF that county.
Tho two Edwards went into smith
'f"ld this morning wrathful over the
fact that tn. distrc, board had re-
FUSED TO grant the Industrial cXcmp-
ton claimed by George Lee Edwards
Aftcr making ugly remarks about the
action OF the board and the War De
partment, George l.. Edwards, SO IL
charged waited until he found Chair
man Johnson alone and made fc-
rocious attack upon him. innictine
painful injuries. and before the fight
could he stopped. johnson. who was
unprepared, had his shoulder dislo-
Gated. He was rushed 20 the offices
~ Drs. Parker and Brock and his in
Jurirs received attention.
The two Edwards were imme diatcly
placed under arrest, and at the pre-
limirary hearing this afternoon be-
h"fure Justice Jordan. s. L. Edwards
was placed under bond for $1,000 and
George Edwards for s. 600. Later Il
message was received from General
stern" asking that the bail be made
arco enough to hold the Two, and tho
sums we're changed to $4,000 for
.icorEc Lee Edwards and $1,000 for
lis father
Sentiment in Smithncld against the
81" is strong Clerk \. :. Johnson is
IN" Of tn" hcst-lik"d men in the whole
community, ANA the entire affair has
nr"ated great excitement At lat"
hoUr Tonight the Edwards had no;
ic,.urcd hail, aud are in the custody
tho sheriff Of Isle of Wight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
TWO BOYS ARE DROWNED
WHILE IN SWIMMING
Meet Death While mt Play, One in
River and the Other in
Canal
ONE BODY NOT YET RECOVERED
Walter L.. Bradley, Fifteen, browns
In Canal Near CHAMPIONSHIPS
gar Bryce, Thirteen, browns In
River Close to Forest Hill Park.

The universal youthful habit OF rush
Ing for the first swimming hole" at
this time or the year drew its toll of
two tragedies yesterday. walter l..
Bradley. the fiftccn-ycar-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. w. j.. Bradley. of 1884
Park Avenue. WAS drowned yesterday
morning about II O'Clock while bath
ing IN the canal near the Pump House
IL IL believed that he was bathing In
the water near the bank and lost his
grin and was carried away by the
swift current and drowned before help
could reach him. The boy had gone to
the canal with a number Of companions
to take SWIM Al Il late hour last
night his body had not been recovered
II was Stnted that the cAnal MnulL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
What NuXatcd Iron is
Made From
CUT THIS OUT
sworn Statement OF Composition OF IL
Formula.

sworn Statement OF Composition OF its
Formula.
THE Board of Directors have author.
ized the broades, publication of the
sworn statement OF the compost.
tion Of Nuxatcd Iron. SO that the public
may cNsmin" it for themselves and
Judge as 10 its merits
Newspapers everywhere are invited to
copy this statement Tor the benefit OF
their readers. 1t is suggested that ply
e.cIans make record OF II and keep II
N their Offices that they may intel
is"n'iy answer questions Of patients
Sane"raim. ~ ..cryhody is advised I"
am% one who desires such 1t is
ion rentona,e 'speciai specinc stand
crr6phosphates i. $ t. CMonsantoD.
r::iclnm Giyceroph"sphstcs L. :. i.
C-scarin litter. Marnesititm Carbonate
~ Ginger ISL ril Gassia Cinnamon
Each dorc OF two tablets Of Nuxated
Iron contains one and "nc-half grains OF
nate 81 special ap"cinc standard which
IT,, "Tr "n,n@n h n"sIssscs sgpcrior quail
~ using "th"r makes Of Iron rcptona he
c,n CI' ron n"Ys rn h ne sIne prantitY Of
".!3uf,h the cost I" us. and 10y using
isci The same thing i8 4, i hss ,ha neon ons
,wst'h the cost: but by SO doing we
nus MAJ" incst certainly impaired their
tH'fhb"uii" efficacy. G!yCerophosphates
uS-I ~ NuAatcd Iron is one of the most
'NIchhiEr tonic ingredients known II is
'Hp"'l" ~ recommended to build uD tho
i''Nn '"rcc and thereby increase brain
i"""T as giyccrophosphatcs are said 10
,,..,,"'h thnsphor"uS III Il state very
a''''!"F !" mat III which il liz found in
~ "c'N" ana brain cells Of man.
IS WI! b" seen from the above two
unn9rant ingredients OF Nuxated Iron
iron f"p'onat" ana GIycrrophosphalcsJ
49, very "rp"nsivr products as com
pd'c" WIN most other tones.
Under such circumstances the tempta-
tlnn I" authorization ana substitution by
Interruptions persons is very great, and
The public is hereby warned to he care
iul aud &c cvcry bottle is plainly la
h"Icd "StNATED IRON" by the Dac
Health La ooratorics. Paris London and
Detroit. I $ a. as this is the only
genuine article. II you have taken ct her
forms ~ iron without success. this does
NOT prove Nuxated Iron will not help
You.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

tho afternoon and the police on the
south Side and the coroner notified II
Is thought that the boy was seized
with cramps and drowned before as
siStance could reach him
The funeral will be held this after.
noon at $50 o'clock from the Mood
land Heights Baptist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

and there you arc-pain-frce and
haHpN with the toe as smooth and
c"rn'tr"" as your palm. "Gcts-lt'' is
we only sale way in the world to treat
corn or Calius. It's the sure way
NE way That never fails II Is tried
IN" tiNc-used ny millions every year
~ alW"!a works "Gets-It' makes
rn-i.hs ana digging at - corn and
;;GIslnG with bandagcs. salvcs or any
'Gcts-It." the cuarantc.d nor.y
naCh cpfn-remoNcr, the only sure way.
syyss!a pun 4 trife AT any drug store
II II, o. i. Lawrence Sc Co. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
''See 'Gets-It' Peel
Off This Corn"
Leaves the Toe As Smooth As the
Palm q! Your Hand.

The corn never grew that "r;cts-It"
VIII not get. j. never irriiates the
fcSh. never makes your 70. sore Just
two drorS Of "G"tS-lt' and presto the
corn pam NaniShcS. Snortiy you can
peel the corn right of with your Anger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

especially when, after all OF these
years OF faithful! and efficient service.
having given the best years OF my life
10 the good OF the service and my all,
ana with no other mark standing
against me. Go deserve the treatment
imposed upon me-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
The Weather
FURNISHED by U. S. Weather Bureau,
tFcdcrnl Summer Time Used.I
Eorccnst, VIRGINIA

pECSftSts trEtntO
Il ocHl I II u II u q r
'sh0Ncrs Sunday or
, sunday night and
probably VI q N d uy,
80 M q " N ut cooler
Monday.
North Carolina
rarity cloudy sun
day, local thunder
showers west nor
don; Monday fair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
Finding Po.sibiiitie.

Times Dispatch Want Ads have
pointt' out great possibilities TO
thousands of people. They will sell
your services or your merchandise.
Call Randolph |
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

be drained to-day in an effort to To-
cate the body. Young Bradley could
swim Il little. his father said. but was
evidently unable to sustain himself in
tho sharp current at tina: point.
YOUNG BRYCE DROWNED IN
RIVER NEAR FOREST HILL
Edgar G. Bryce. the thirteen year ld
son of MIR. and Mrs. w. T.. Bryce. OF
Ga West Thirty-nrst Street, Wood
land Heights. was drowned at noon
yesterday while swimming In tho river
just north OF Forest Hill Park. The
body was recovered at 1880 o'clock In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

- tocnf observations Mt = =. VI
lcnlHtrature. as. humidity, II: wind
southwest: wind velocity \
miles. weather, cloudy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

Polk Miller Drug Storc,, Chldrey Drug Co...
and all other good druggiSts.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
I.ocnI Tcmrcrnturc Ncstcrdnr

Local Rninfnli.
itaInfaiI last twcnty-four hours None
nAcesS since March l..... 100
Excess since January I igS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

Porch Swing; fumcd and Earyl
English finish: wcather-proof and
durable. with chains. for q QSI
only ................ OA'ooI
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-08
MRS. M. {. HALL LOOKS
70 YEARS YOUNGER
Has Gained q Lbs. i'm 10 Days.
Ironized Paw-Paw Knocked n
digestion Out My System,
She Says.

II was all run down with dyspep-
sia, had lost all faith in medicines.
1t seems to me l tried every sort of
medicine and consulted many emf
nent doctors. 1 could not keep food
eat distressed me.s 1 had foul breath
and was always belching and con
tinually felt dizzy. l was losing
flesh daily. l knew l needed nour-
ishment, but was afraid to eat.
knowing that the food would sour
and distress me. / had horrible
dreams and looked very pale. was
always constipated and had to take
physics nearly every night. oh, but
what a change since taking h'onized
Paw-Paw. l began to feel better
after the first dose. In fact, / could
feel a vigorous thrill all through me
l have taken only one bottle of
lronized Paw-Paw and every vestige
o: indigestion has disappeared.
sleep eight hours without wakening
and get up in the morning feeling
fine. No more pills and dope for
me-" NJ. +. Hall, 7OS North How
ard street, Baltimore.
The reliable IrOnized Paw-Paw
can be had at all leading drug stores.
Formula on every bottle Mail
orders filed promptly.-Adv.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-08
Fer Valid Defense.

One has heard a good deal about the
Russian woman warriors. Sensational
stories about them have appeared from
time to time in the European press. AL
together, there is a flavor of romance
about the Russian amaZons which Is
lacking entirely in the totally unlocked
for defense put up by an English work
ing woman. A suit had been brought
against her for having failed to pay
the money due for the hire of her sew
ing machine. Asked what she had got
to say for herself, she replied: "Noth-
ing; I am unable to pay, as / was
wounded q short time ago, fighting
against the Austrians." 1t quite dis
concerted the court! Her papers were
examined by the judge, and found to
be In order Needless to say, the
charge against her was withdrawn
Christian Science Monitor.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-08
Head Hunters Volunteer.

Japanese newspapers strongly urgc
the United States to send the Igorrotes
to France to fight against the Germans
side by side the American troops, says
the New York Herald. They state that
several of the wild tribes in the Phil
ippines already have offered their serv-
ices to Governor Harrison.
The Far East IA especially urgent in
this matter. 1t says:
"Men OF all colors and nationalities
are fighting side by side In the great
war and the latest volunteers are ma
tives Of tropical territory that can
supply 100000 fighting men to the
United States II need be. In the Phil
ippines are some Of the most warlike
tribes In the world, and based on In
formation received directly at Manila
they are keen to offer themselves"