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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
Burke, Lewis and
Kun For Congress

The names of Councilman william
j. Burke. of Pittsburgh, prominent
in railroad brotherhoods and a for
mer State Senator, and Joseph l..
Kun, of Philadelphia, a Deputy At
torney General, are being mentioned
as possible candidates for Congress
men-at-Large on the O'Neil state
ticket. Fred Z. Lewis, former Con-
gresham, of Allentown, is also be-
ing mentioned and in event that An
derson H. Walters. Johnstown editor
and former Congressman-a at Large, is
not on the Penrose slate, the O'Neil
people may make overtures to him.
Lewis and Walters were former Pro-
gressives.
Commissioner O'Neil and state ad-
ministration chiefs will have confer
ences here late to-day to discuss a
state ticket. The O'Neil people have
been insisting that ONeil is running
alone, but the pressure to make up
slate is growing very strong.
Factory Inspection Supervisor Wal
ter McNichols, of Scranton, and
James II. Maurer, Reading legisla-
tor, were among those at the Gov
elnor's office to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
Boyd Files Papers
For Senate Fight

Nominating petitions for James S.
Boyd, Norristown, members of the
last House of Representatives, as a
candidate for the Republican sena-
torial nomination in Montgome cry,
were filed at the Capitol late to-day.
Petitions We're filed by candidates
for state committees as follows: FL.
A. Scott, Republican, Adams; ]. A.
Dorman, Democrat, Miffiintown; G..
L. Thomas, New Bethlehem, Clar-
ion.
p. D. Clatton, Republican, Somer-
set; Clinton A. Sewers, Republican,
Thirteenth ward, Philadelphia; Jo-
seph Fecker, Republican, Northum-
berland; c. G. Corbin, Republican,
Miflin: George T. Underwood, Pro-
hibition, Clearfield; James H. Wilt
bank, Republican, Tenth Phil
adelphia; Harry Bechtold, RepubIi-
can, Fourth, York; Cyrus X.
Brendle, Democrat, Second Berks:
o. A. H. Jacobs, Democrat, Second
Berks; Joseph c. Marcus, Republi-
can, First Allegheny; Carl o. Benner,
Republican, Chester; Harry C.
Thomas, Republican, Chester; Harry
e. Allison, Republican, Indiana;
Charles p. McCauley, Republican,
Jefferson; A. M. Stager, Republican,
Franklin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02

Hilton, Fifth ward, Third precinct;
Democratic, r. NJ. Winemiller, Sew
enth ward, Fifth precinct. City, all
Republican, John w. Hepford, Tenth
ward, Fourth precinct; George G.
McCahan, John d. Cain, Carl C. Bea-
sor, Tenth ward, Second precinct; r.
Edward Keys, Arthur f. Fry, Will
liam III. Seller, Fifth ward, Third pre-
cinct; ID. l.. Keister, Weston Rey-
nolds, S. Frank Weston, Second
ward, Third precinct; Brenneman
Fisher, John F. Murphy, George
Dickey, Second ward, Third precinct.
Appeals From Awards.-Appeals
have been filed by attorneys for
eleven of the property owners af-
fected by the construction of the
Second and Front street subways at
Mulberry street. and closing other
streets. 1t is claimed the viewers
awards are inadequate. Several days
ago the city filed exceptions also.
Murder Hearing Next week.
min Preacher" Johnson, charged
with numbering two other colored
men in fight at Lykens on Sunday,
will be held next week at Lykens at
the office of Walter S. Young.
Third Trial at Marriage George
]. Ullrich, married twice before, yes
terday took out license to wed Ka-
tie L. England. Both are from Bal
timore. Ullrich's first wife died IN
1907 he said; the second one be-
ing divorced March 1S. The woman
said her first husband died in 1915.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
No Passengers Carried
on White Star Liner
Attacked by Submarines

New York, April @ - The steam
ship Celtic. one of the big White Star
liners, was attacked ard torpedoed
by German submarine, according to
reliable information received yester-
day in marine circles here. during a
voyage from England to America. Eff
forts are being made to save the ves-
sell which, it is believed, carried no
passengers.
More than a year ago the Celtic hit
a mine off Liverpool. but was damag-
ed only slightly. In 1916 it was re-
ported that a bomb, presumed to have
been placed on board at New ork,
was discovered on the Celtic upon her
arrival at Liverpool. but this was de-
MED b yofficers of witt" star
Line. 1t was the Celtic which brought
$25, 900, 900 worth of American securi-
ties from England in October. 1915.
The Celtic has a gross tonnage of
20,904 and has for many years been
one of the. largest steamships in
transatlantic service. She was built
at Belfast in 1901 and flies the British
flag.
Washington, April 2. - If there
were any American soldiers at all on
board the Celtic, it was said here yes
terday. they were very few in num-
ber and carried as "casuals" return
ing home. 1t was stated that there
were no sick or wounded on board.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
Fair Food Prices

The following regarding fair
Federal
Consumer figured quotation basis
ana delivery higher Federal FOOD
prices Federal Food Ad'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
46CASES ON THE
DIVORCE LIST
Session to Be Held During
Week of April Is; File
Nominating Papers

Forty-six cases
have been listed
for the session of
Divorce Court be-
ginning April Is.
The list follows:
John j. VS.. Sadie
Green, Annie 3.
VS.. Willis r. Cole
man, Ethel B. vs..
Michael f. Day,
Annie Marie VS..
Solomon +, Lett
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
ONE-CENT NEWSPAPERS
ARE NOT WARRANTED

New York, April 2.-As a result of
the serious conditions growing out of
the war, the American Newspaper
Publishers Association has strongly
advised publishers throughout the
country to cut out ALI combination
rates for newspapers on account of
action taken by the fuel administra-
tor who is pressing publishers to
practice economy. In a bulletin just
issued by the association, special at
tention is called to the necessity of
rigid economies. AS a result of a re-
cent conference the board of direc-
tors of the association declare that
"the sale of newspapers at a retail
price of one-cent is unwarranted un-
der present war conditions"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
Y. W. c. A. Has Open Door
to the FriendIess Woman

Homeless women who have no
place to spend the night, such as was
reported by the police Sunday, have
place of refuge at the home of the
Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion, it was announced to-day by the
board of directors.
There is no need for woman
who happens to be stranded here
from walking the street in distress
as long as the Y. w. c. A. is in ex-
istance," it was declared. 1--WE have
accommodations for six every even
ing and this can be stretched a point
to double the number in case of ex-
treme necessity. The association has
always 0ade this part of its ruling
principle" 1t was added that the
hour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
Deaths and Funerals
EARL E. SHOENER

Funeral services for Earl Z. Shoe
ner, aged 81, who died yesterday at
his home, 1543 Vernon street, will
he held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock at the residence where he
boarded. The Rev. DIR. J. A. Lyter,
pastor of the Derry Street United
Brethren Church, will officiate. Bur-
ial will be made in the Harrisburg
Cemetery He was a member of the
Bricklayer's International Union.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
JACOB HuLNTAN

Funeral services for Jacob Hilman,
will be held tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock, at the undertaking estab-
lishment of S. S. Specie. The Rev.
DR.. Ellis n. Kremer, pastor OF the
Reformed Salem Church, will Off
ciate. Burial will be made in the
Baldwin Cemetery.
Mr.. Hilman died Friday, at the
age of so, of pneumonia He is sur
vived by two daughters, Catharine
B., of this city; and Mrs. Clifford
Iatshaw, York; and one stepson,
William l.. Lamar, of Highspire.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
French Soldiers Get
Vacation In Tahiti
BY Associatci Prcss

BY HSS0cidfcd Press
Snn Francisco, April 2.-Forty-tw
French sildiers, members of @ shock
continuous service in the trenches,
reached San Francisco last night en-
route to theier home. Tahiti, Society
Islands. where they will spend a
months vacation at the expense of the
French government. The men are clad
in uniforms bearing traces of trench
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02

zel' Mabel l.. VS.. Charles S. Ossman,
John 7. VS.. Katherine McAlIister,
Bertha E. VS.. Charles March, Aaron
US. Marion Sourbeer, Minnie VS.. Dam
lei McGuigan, Mary e. VS.. John
Brown. Ella M. VS.. Harry V. Jacques,
caroline VS.. Webster A. Norris, Ce-
liza A. VS.. Charles e. johnson, Eliza
beth M. VS.. Joseph NJ. Bachman, Ada
M. VS.. Henry e. Candy, Esther NJ.
VS.. Clarence E. Hess, Nora VS.. Glenn
Marshall, Olive May VS.. Elmer B.
Garner, Estella K. VS.. George Hoff-
man, Alexander VS.. Ophelia Agar,
Maud I. VS.. William L. Buckley, Della
B. VS.. Edward d. Ruth, Sarah VS..
Jacob Yoselowitz, Mary e. VS.. John
u. Shannessy, Charles c. VS.. Annie b.
FOX, Henry Fl. VS.. E. Grace McMeen,
Mary A. VS.. Harvey w. Fritz, Rosa
VS.. Alex 10th, Elizabeth VS.. Lawrence
@. Paganelli Helen VS.. Clayton
Yeasley, Ralph p. VS.. Lucinda Fox,
Kathrine l. VS.. John T. McAllister,
Bertha Y. VS.. William II. Bechtel,
Blanche VS.. William Husler, Mettie
VS.. Charles w. Bender, Rebecca NJ.
VS.. Lloyd S. Shearer. Ethel L. VS..
Augustine S. West, William II. VS..
Myrtle NJ. Jones, George VS.. Bertha
Myers, Emma ]. VS.. Anson T. Copen-
haver Mary I. VS.. Arthur Vernon
Eeolf, Mary VS.. Novah Vuchity, Ell
len Alberta VS.. Moses A. James, Ma
masses =. VS.. Laura Shelly, Peter vs..
Katie Stanisavlovic, Ralph VS.. Lydia
e. McCord.
File Nomination Petitions.-Eigh-
teen candidates for the city and
county committees in the city fled
petitions to-day at the county COM
missioners' office. Those filed in
clude: County, Republican, John H.
Burlington, Tenth ward. Second pre-
cinct; NJ. Harvey Taylor, First ward,
Third precinct; L. r. Metzgar, Sec
ond ward, Third precinct; Harry D.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02
MRS. ELIZABETH A. RANDALL

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Randall, aged 73,
died Sunday at 2111 North Eighth
street, Philadelphia. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon, at
o'clock, from the home of her
brother, William II. Bricker, 2216
North Sixth street. this city The Rev.
Edwin S. Pyles will officiate Burial
will be made in the Harrisburg Gene
cry. Mrs. Randall is survived by a
brother and two sisters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02

years has been coal scuttle bonnetss
Inverness capes, bib aprons and
green skirts. Under the stress oa
war the girls recently appeared in
ordinary clothes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-02

WAR CHANGES GIRLS GARB
London.-War is changing the
dress of the school girls in England
At the Green School for Girls at
Reading, the dress for more than 200
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
SENATE EXTENDS DRAFT
REACH MEN BECOMING 81
Rejects Provision for Military Train
ing of Youths from 80 Ia 81
Years Old.

Washington. April 1.-The yeso-
luticn extending the selective draft
10 men reaching the aoa &c o, ,.a,.
since June ., ls17-the first regis
tration day-was passed by the SEN
ate after futile attempt had been
made TO add TO IL provision for
training youths from - TO Il years
old.
II is estimated that about 700. OO0
men will be added to the registration
this year by the resolution. which is
one of the pieces Of legislation m
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
sol CORN CLUB BOYS
GREW 26,SI3 BUSHELS s
Fairfield County Boy Was Winner
OF the First Prize in Last
Years Contest.

Columbia, April 1.-The boys be-
the state averaged ifty-three bush
els OF corn to the acre at cost of
4O.7 cents per bushel last year, ac-
cording to the annual report of L. l..
Baker, OF Bishopville supervising
agent of boys club work in South
Carolina.
Approximately nineteen and one
half bushels of corn to the acre is the
average yield for South Carolina,
said MIR. Baker. There were LOSS
farmer boys in South Carolina en-
rolled in the corn clubs, and of these
Sol made reports, said Mr.. Baker.
They produced total of 26.813.2O
bushels Of corn. at cost OF $1O.-
1866.
Bryan Willingham, of Winnsboro.
Fairfield county, won first prize in
the boys comps titive corn club con-
test for 1917; James w. Draffn, of
Leslie. York county, second, and
Hallum Smith, of Smoak, Colleton
county, third.
Young Willingham produced
81 $40 bushels OF corn on one acre
at cost OF II 6-10 cents per bushel.
He was awarded a gold medal, do
mated by Congressman A. F. Lever,
and a six-shovel pivot axle-riding
cultivator, valued at $40, donated by
great farming implement distrib-
uting company.
The Draffin youth produced 119 1-2
bushels OF corn to the acre at a cost
of 25 l-2 cents per bushel. He was
awarded a "a carat, 21-jewel watch
by a seed company OF Charleston.
Hallum Smith produced 106 bush
els to an acre at a cost OF 35 6-10 per
acre. He was awarded $25 check,
donated by an Atlanta seed compa ny.
The following is Mr.. Bakers let
ter transmitting his 1917 report to
Prof. w. W. Long, director OF exten-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
Junior Red Cross Notes.

During the month Of February a
movement was inauguarted TO organ
ize Junior Red Cross AuXiliaIies in
the schools OF the county. The Lam,
caster school committee was form
cd with the following members:
treasurer, Mr.. George W Williams:
executive secretary, Mrs. John Poae
chairman cooperation committee to
direct production, Mrs. T Nj. Hughes.
The first school TO respond was the
Lancaster Central, which completed
100 per cent enrolment OF its All
pupils. Fifteen other schools re-
sponded in rapid succession. every
one of which completed 100 per
cent enrolment Each one of these
schools was visited by the chapter
organizer, who explained the plan
and purpose of the Junior Red Cross
The teachers OF Lancaster county an.
the pupils OF their schools deserve
the sincere congratulation and hear
ty appreciation of the Home Chap.
ter me teachers nave SHOWN great
enthusiasm and a spirit OF real CO,
operation. The chapter wishes to
take this opportunity to express their
thanks lor the splendid work OF the
county teachers. Mr.. Hughes has
distributed to the various schools
different articles to be made up. in
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
sion work in South Carolina:

sion work in South Carolina:
Il beg leave to submit herewith
my annual report on boys corn club
work in South Carolina for the year
1917. 1t shows that clubs were or
ganized in thirty-siX of the forty-five
secure organizations in Abbeville,
Berkeley, Beaufort, Edgefield,
Georgetown, Calhoun, Greenville,
kershaw and Laurens for the reason
that the first SIX counties we're with
out county agents, and in the latter
three We failed to secure the CO.
operation OF the county agents.
I'm the thirty-six counties organ
lied we secured an enrolment of
l,O56 boys. Reports were received
from thirty-two Of the thirty-six
counties organized Counties failing
10 report were Bamberg. Hampton.
Lancaster and Oconee. Five hun.
dred and one boys completed reports
in these thirty-two counties. these be-
ing AZ per cent of the total enroll
ment. The sol boys reporting pro-
duced 26,S13.20 bushels of corn at a
total of $1O,93695, thus averaging
fifty-three bushels per acre, at an
average cost of 40.7c per bushel.
Putting corn at So per bushel.
which is conservative price, the net
wealth added to the state as a re-
suit OF the boys corn club work is
s42,689.47."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
SEVEN VILLAGES TAKEN
NORTHWEST OF NONTDIDJEp

London, March 30.-The Germans
have captured the villages of Aub-
villers Give and one-half miles north
west Of Montdidierl, Grivesnes, Can
tigny, Mesniel. st. Georges, lie Mon
chel and Ayencourt, the war office
announced this evening. (All the viii
lagos named are in the Montdid .er
Tegion.D
Heavy fighting is progressing to
the eastward of Ayencourt (two
miles south OF MontdidierD, the ex-
act situation is unknown. 4 heavy
rain is falling.
Besides gaining ground south and
southeast of Montdidier, the Ger
mans made some progress west of
the Avre (southeast of Amiens)
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
He Who Delivers the Goods is En-
titled TO Greatest Honor.

preparation that gives results,
delivers the goods, restores your
health, deserves your consideration
and is what you want. L-Rheumo
cures rheumatism and gout-that's
why those who suffer from rheuma-
tism want L-Rheumo. You should
get a bottle when you feel that first
pain. L-Rheumo is a rejuvenatine,
eliminant, laxative. Its use insures
success. Don't listen to druggists
who offer you something else, you
know the reason. Guaranteed
Price one dollar.
For sale Standard Drug Co, Lam
caster, 8. c., or write Chapman-Alex-
ander Laboratories, Greenville, s. C
ADV.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
GERMAN SPY SUSPECT
IS HELD AT NORFOLK
j. Johannesen, n Swede, Had Been in
Touch With German Secret Agents
According TO Papers.

Norfolk, Va, April 1.-Suspected
OF being a German spy. j. Johanne-
sen, a Swede, and member Of the
crew of a Norwegian ship which ar
rived in port Friday, was taken into
custody by agents of the department
of justice, who will conduct a rigid
Investigation.
The arrest was made by United
States Shipping Commissioner r. II.
Paddington. who found in the pos
session Of Johannesen papers showing
that he had been in communication
with German secret agents. His
shipping papers, however, disclosed
that he was bona fde citizen OF
Sweden. He joined the crew of the
Norwegian ship at the port of de-
barkation. Officers on the vessei
knew nothing of his past Govern
ment agents declined to disclose the
case, pending further investigation
ordered.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HAS BEEN APPOINTED
Secretary of Agriculture and Food
Administrator Working fer
Greater Production.

A few days ago it was announced
the food administrator had formed ~
advisory committee of representa-
tive producers Of farm products anC
live stock, the members of whic'
have been selected with reference
not only to the larger agricultural
interests but also to Geograph cal
considerations. A partial list of the
names of the members of the COM
mittee already has been made public.
The full membership is as follows.
Z. S. Brigham, St Adams, VT.
VIM. F. Pratt, Batavia, y. Y.
c. J. Tyson. Floradale. Pa.
David r. Coker, Hartsville, 5. c.
Henry G. Stuart, Elk Garden, Va
c. S. Barrett. Union City. Ga.
David p. Massie, Chillicothe, Ohio.
Oliver Wilson, Peoria, Ill.
d. o. Mahoney, Niroqua, Wis.
Marion SAMSON, Fort Worth. Ten
F. J. Hagenbarth, Spencer, Idaho
-. II. Gentry. Sedalia, Mo.
Isaac Lincoln. Aberdeen. S -.
j. \. Hagan. Bismarck. n. D.
w. G. Gordon, Humbolt, Tenn.
w. l.. Brown. Kingman, Kan.
II. w. Jeffers, Plainsboro, y. ].
Eugene Funk, Bloomington, III.
Milo ID. Campbell. Coldwater, Mich.
W. W. Harrah. Plendleton, Ore.
Geo. c. Roeding. Fresno, Cal.
w. r. Dodson, Baton Rouge, La.
c. w. Hunt, Logan. Iowa.
John Grattan. Golden. Colo.
The committee will be called into
conference by the two departments
from time TO time 10 discuss national
agricultural problems. and the first
meeting was held in the office of the
secretary of agriculture on March
2S.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
HEAVY FIGHTING is
STILL IN PROGRESS
Continued from Page 1.)

-
the French who are engaged in a
great battle in the southern section
around Moreuil and Lassigny with
the Germans. who have delivered
powerful attacks.
Baked in their efforts to make
ground along the northern side OF
the salient, they have driven in the
allied line, the Germans now are try
ing to break through to the south
west and south. Along a front of 25
miles, from Moreuil, on the Ayre
river, to Lassigny, a tremendous bat
tie ragged all Saturday. The Ger
man troops are from the crown
princes army and are under the
leadership of General Won Hutier.
who is sending his men forword In
massed formation, one wave follow
ing the other without cessation.
The French troops have stopped
the Germans and have counter at.
tackled with unvarying success. Cor
respondents on this section of the
line declare that the French are US
ing only small portion of the re-
serves, holding the others for a pow
erful blow at the opportune mo-
mept
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02

kERSHAW.

Kershaw, s. c.. r. F.. d. 5. April
1.-Our farmers continue to plant
corn, and the small grain continues
to do well. 1t seems we must pro-
duce or "else" and we will try the
former
Our school enjoyed fine time at
the Easter egg hunt last Saturday.
Mr.. Dan Holden and sister, Ruth
of Kershaw, visited their sister. Mrs.
Alma Hilton. of this place. last week.
Miss Laura Morgan was at the
home of Mrs. W. r. Catoe last week
w F. Estridge was on business in
Lancaster the first three days of this
week, and will spend the last of the
week at Marion court house on bust
ness.
Misses Patsy Hinson, Pearl and
Josie Deas visited Miss Bessie Catoe
Sunday.
We regret to note the death of
Mrs. Robert Bryan, which occurred
last Friday. She leaves surviving a
husband and seven small children
Our school is observing the gov
ernment time. which gives them
more time after dismission. This
time can be used to advantage. We
may like this law no doubt.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
NOTICE MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS.

BY order OF the board of directors
of the Kershaw Mercantile & Bank
ing Co., corporation existing un-
der the laws of the State of South
Carolina, meeting OF the stock
holders of said corporation will be
held at the office of Leroy Springs In
the Town OF Lancaster, s. c., on the
third day OF May, 1913, at IL o'clock
N. for the purpose OF voting upon
the question of increasing the capt.
tai stock OF said corporation from
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars to
One Hundred Thousand Dollars.
T. ]. GREGORY.
Secretary.
April o. 1913. 47-4t,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02

Mrs. John Poag, chairman genera
supplies, has remnants of wool
which she wishes to distribute TO
young girls to make into squares for
soldiers comforts Mrs. pua Z
hopes she will have immediate vol
unteers as these scraps of wool are
too valuable to be unused and are
not sufficient to make garments
Any having remnants of wool in
their own homes-po matter what
color-are requested to give them to
the Red Cross to be used in making
these comforts.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
Putting IL Mildly.

Just what is meant by euphem-
ism?"
III explain" said the erudite
person. When widow who has
been married three or four times
ropes in another man it is announced
that she vas led 10 the altar"
Exactly"
That phrase, led TO the altar is
a euphemism. Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
FRENCH COUNTER ATTACKS
STOP GERMAN ADVANCE

Paris, March 3O.-The battle on
the Moreuil-Lassigny front contin-
ued the whole day and extended
along 60 kilometers. says the war
cftice announcement tonight. The
German assaults, multiplied in froce,
were incessant, but French counter
attacks everywhere stopped the on
Slaught.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-02
Miscellaneous.

Since the organization OF the
Home Service Section Of the Red
Cross for Lancaster county, the office
has given information, assistance,
medicine, clothing or written letters
for sixty-six families. Government
allowance blanks have been filed
out for ten families. Letters have
been written to all the families of
drafted men, offering them any ad-
vice or assistance they need.
The office OF the Home Service is
at Red Cross headquarters, over the