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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28
COUPLE CONFESS KILLING
RECLUSE ON HIS DOORSTEP
Railway Man and Girl Say Gun
Went Of Accidentally as They
Demanded Wealth.

BINGHAMToN. Aug. 2s. - Lucy
Lewis. alias Cortright. and James
Conklln. both OF Railway. N. j., to-
day confessed to Sheriff Neal Lewis
that they were responsible for the
death of Horace N Woodward. a
recluse OF Coventryville. who was
found murdered on his doorstep last
week
The couple had been arrested at
Penn Yam for stealing an automobile.
A couple answering their description
had terrorized the neighborhood.
They confessed to robbing the house
and later returning to compel Wood
ward to disclose a supposed hoard OF
wealth. While threatening him with
a gun the weapon accidentally ex-
ploded, they say.
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NURSES MILITARY FUNERAL.

TRENTON, ~ j., Aug. 2S.--M.ss
Katherine v. Connolly, a nurse OF this
city who died yesterday at the Re
ception Hospital on Ellis Island from
meningitis, contracted through nursing
wounded soldiers overseas, was buried
in ST. Mary's Cemetery here this ar
tGrnoon with full military horcrs.
An escort OF state lMiluia, seven
women army nurses and a detachment
from the Motor Service Girls Corps ac-
companed the body TO the cemetery Al
the burial grounds a firing squad fire |
a volley over the grave, Miss Connelly,
who was thirty-two years Old. was the
daughter OF John IL. Connolly. She
enllsLsa ~ q nuTsa LAst Apraa.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28
M'AD00 NAILS GERMAN LIE.
Report of Plan TO Connscate Saw
inEs Baseless, He Says.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Secretary
McAdoo to-day issued this statement:
MY attention has been called to an
irsidious propaganda that Is being car
ried on. probably by secret agents OF
Germany. to sow the seeds OF distrust
in the minds of savings bank depos-
itors by false rumors that the United
States Government is contemplating
the connscation OF the savings of the
people.
1.-The absurdity OF these statements
is manifest. In order. however, to allay
the fears OF the few who might be
alarmed by such reports, l repeat that
these rumors are wholly baseless."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28
state 10 SeIEe Realty Of Rent
prOtteers.

BOSTON. Aug, 2S,-The lands and
buildings Of profiteering landlords Of
Massachusetts, who have made living
for workers In war industries almost
intolerable because of excessive rental
charges, will be seized by the state, It
was announced to-day, The authority
to take over the land and buildings OF
such landlords was given in oroclama-
tion by Lieut.. Gov, Calvin Coolidge.
A0link .soyerpoT.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28

Associated Press Monng troops to-day completed the capture
of Trones Wood, north of the River Somme
Canadian troops their advance ade the Scape have captured
more than 1000 Germans.
While Intermittent fighting continues virtually everywhere along
the British 'front.' the battle begins to show signs of slowing up
Heavy ranstoms have been sweeping the battle since
early this morning. and these least for the moment have had the
effect Of retarding operations.
German resistance this morning to have sffened consider
The Germans have delivered many counteraks along the line
but of them really has gained anything In virtually every
the contack have finally had disastrous results for the Germans
when the British did retire at two three places only for
brief period
When reaked the Germans not only lost the ground which they
thought they had ganed but they also suffered many casualties
The principal activity has been in the region Of the River Scape
where the British have gained little ground Some of had
been in possession of the Entente Allied troops since 1914
This the Ws-enAro and in the surrounding region
BRITISH HOLD POSITIONS AT BAPAUME.
Thloy, southwest of Bapaume still strongly held by the enemy
but the British maintained hold all the positions in the outskirts
Bapaume.
There has been further fighting Delvie Wood which yesterday
taken by the British then lost and later taken again The Germans
placing large force just the east of this position and attack
ing the British, but without making any gains
German machine guns active high ground north
Moy The British have withdrawn from the positions the
neghborhood of Vraucout until the enemy be cleaned
TroneS Wood has again been captured by the British
Ade the river Some progress has been made to the
of Vaux.
To the south of the river the town of Foucacou which
fairly sharp enemy salient stormed and captured during night
The operations since midnight have neted the British more
prisoners.
The hostile artillery fire has somewhat increased virtually all
sections of the 'front.' The British artillery has been most active
CANA DIANS SUPPORTED BY TANKS.
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Aug. % Canadian
Canadian troops in their advance yesterday southeast
supported by tanks and most dahng performance The
town Chey east of enn entered the face of fierce fghng
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LIEUT.. TOBIN DOWNS
SIXTH GERMAN PLANE
American Officers Destruction of
Enemy Machine Aug, II Off
cially Confirmed.

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN
FRANCE, Aug, 2S (By the Associated
Press) Official confirmation was given
to-day to the claim that Lieut., Edgar
d. Tobln of San Antonio. Tex. brought
down a German airplane on Aug. II.
Lieut. Tobin has now been credited
officially with the destruction Of six
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28
FUEL HEADS PRIORITY LIST.
Heating of Homes 10 get Prefer
ence Under New War Board
HullnR.

WASHINGTON. Aug, 2S.-Fuel for
the heating Of homes will head the new
priorities list being prepared by the
War Industries Board. Chairman
Baruch announced to-day.
The list which will contain sixty =
four classifications OF Industries to be
given priority In fuel. transportation
taoiiiJios. material. taDor anu npaacs
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
Germ
suppress
Speeches.

LONDON. Aug, 2S,-Members OF the
German Socialist minority are now
forced to submit copies OF all speeches
they intend to deliver to the military
authorities. Two speeches which We're
to have been delivered by Bernstein
Haas recently were suppressed on the
ground that they were calculated to
show lack OF unity In Germany during
lio ~ pIessnt GElSlS.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28

viii be divided into four basic groups
Tor the order in which thes will receive
preferential treatment.
The new list. to be announced in a
rev days. viii serve as a guide for Dis
trict Draft Boards In determining in.
dustrial exemptions.
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GERMANS RECKLESSLY
MAKING INROADS ON
RUPPRECHT'S RESERVES
Several Divisions of Fresh Troops
Thrown Into Battle South
of Somme.

NUyITH THE BRITISH Ar
w MIBS IN FRANCE. Aug.
% Omitted Press) The
Germans. in their desperate ef-
forts to stay the British advance,
are strongly increasing their
front line forces by recklessly
drawing on Rupprecht's reserves.
Several divisions of fresh troops
are reported to have been thrown
into the battle south OF Bapaume.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-08-28
BRITISH TAKE FOUCAUC0URT,
WHERE GERMANS HAD Held UP
ADVANCE SOUTH OF SONIME
Trones Wood Captured North of River and
Haucourt Reached in Push Along
ArraS-Cambrai Road

LONDON Aug 28-BitSi troops captured the strongly de-
Tended town Of Foucaucou yesterday which had been holding up the
advance south the Somme Field Marshal Hag announced to-day
Trones Wood another strong point north the Somme
taken.
The British have reached the outskirts of Haucout Remy and
Boiry Notre Dame, north of the Arras-C Cambria road
The British line in the Flanders battle has been advanced On
front Of four miles astrde the Neuf-BerqunEstaie road
1000 CAPTURED BY CANADIANS
WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN FRANCE Aug % (Rv ths
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CANA DIANS SUPPORTED BY TANKS

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Aug % (CanaIar
PesCanadan troops in their advance yesterday southeast of ARA
supported by tanks and most daShng performance TIL
Chey east of ene entered the of fierce fighting
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near AL N. -
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BANK RUNNERS.

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The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
The Limit.

1t was when the war was over and the nations in
cord,
That Great Lucifer petIoned for hearing from the
Lord.
When his poignant plea granted and he came to
He-arose and spoke as follows: Lord, I've never
kicked so far
At the people that you sent me- have welcomed one
have made place for sinners and transgressors great
and small,
have given each his birthstone and his home-like pr
vate spit,
I've been mighty democratic and I'm rather proud of it.
But I understand you're planning to send Wilhelm
down to hell
Oh stood for Mr. Nero and Caligula and such,
Though the other spirits muered and protested pretty
But have some pride in Hades, and I've got TO draw
the line
When You want TO send this Kaiser to that fiery realm
of mine
Thered be hell to pay for certain and my people down
below
If let him even enter-woud effect my overthrow"
Then the Lord spake unto Satan, Monarch of the
deepest hell,
1t were much too light torture were that Emperor to
dwell
In the depths of thy inferno should never be con-
With mere seetng fire and birthstone for the Kaiser's
Nay I've planned uster sentence he shall wander to
and fro
Over an the earth he ravished he shall see and he shall
All the monsrous things accomplished, by his order, in
MY name;
He shall taste his victims anguish soaring like living
flame:
Spirits of the babes he murdered souls of women and
of men
Shall be called to haunt and mock him. he shall never
again,
He shall feel the he'll created BY his vanity and hate
And this agony and torture never never shall abate'
Satan bowed in true submission Lord" he answered
thou art Just
1t far too ght penance were the Kaiser to be
thrust
Into any part of Hades for my deepest hottest shelf
Would be like bit of heaven to the Hell he made him
self"
-Berton Brafey.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Tom Sawyer and Hucklebery Finn.

Newspaper features come and 60 Some artists Of
comic pages lnger long the affections of readers be-
cause they have the human tOuch-and proper con-
eeption OF what is clean humor.
But one by one the rowdy boy, tine uncouth urchin.
and the maliciously mischievous youth have passed
from the columns Of reputable papers The public has
demanded pictures fit for any home, and The Herald
believes that this idea developed properly, will give new
and enduring life to the comic pages.
1t is with peculiar pleasure, therefore, The Herald
announces that Sunday next it will feature in the
comic section the adventures of Tom Sawyer and
Huckleberry Finn Up to Date" This announcement
would be devoid of special interest if not able
to announce this connection that Clare Victor Dwig
gins the "Dwg" of School Days" fame, will be the
Interpreter of Tom and Huckeberry-the typical Amer
lean boys.
"Hey, TonI-Tom Sawyer" has rung around the
world invoking laughter and tears from millions Of all
ages The ragged mixed-up, lovable Huck Finn and
the irresistible Tom Sawyer will live real boys in
the hearts of all redblooded people. "Dwg. incom-
paraby the greatest of all porrayers OF boys is at his
best in the series. Don't miss single issue of the
Sunday Herald If YOU would be happy all the week.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
The Cold.

IL the cold snap leaves lesson with the nation, it
Il no, without its consolation II is difficult TO extract
even moral comfort from this most extraordinary zero
wave of half century, but it can be done.
II shows how really dangerous the economic con-
dons OF the country are The coal famine had passed
the lrat CT liberation even before the cold came to
demonstrate the fact that it might cost thousands OF
lives II the government persisted in using kd-slove
method. in dealing with il. Other familiar but
none the less seandalous conditions which have been al
lowed to flourish in war times, when the "hrm hand
OF stern repression reaches to crush some enemies
OF the country but keeps aoof from Others are brought
into relief BY the kind Of weather the eastern seaboard
has been enduring
minute flaw in railroad track may wreck
train and XIII hundreds and in like manner single
bxza-d II has been demonstrated again and again. may
paraIvze the business and the normal living conditions
in scores of cities in sections of the country which are
supoosedlv highly organized 1t takes only touch OF
zero weather to make New York its hand TO mouth
existence to cause misery to hundreds OF thousands
not through poverty but because the wheels OF ordinary
business refuse Il is almost as bad IN Wasning
top Here we have seen almost the unbelievable come
70 mass in the past few weeks. We have seen house
holders fighting almost begging, for bushels OF coal
from their dealers while fuel administrators assured US
there was plenty of coal sent TO the city, we have seen
freight congestion labor shortage almost criminal de-
purposes contribute transportation anarchy and ous
ness paralysis.
II doesn't take much to knock the cities out OF
klter" good strong wind can bring down thousands
Of telegraph and telephone poles little wooden-head
ed management in the Postofice Department can cause
such havoc in mails to bring strong men to tears;
cold snap can tie up railroads and cause even modern
Babylons and Bagdads of cities, such as New York,
arrogant in their wealth. to wonder where the next
days food supply is to come from.
1t shows how lily prepared for minor disturbances
much less for such a major disturbance wsr-we
rralIy are War is trifle complicated matter
a cold wave If the country cannot assure its city
IN chers OF an even normal food and fuel supply and
essonable protection from prohteering and specula-
ic m necessities, then it is nation fit to enter the
against the despsed but the less real eicen-
cy of Germany.
Americans quick to learn some things, and slow
to learn others but they need to learn more than
once and never steps they have taken in pro-
gress II they learn from the present situation that
our business methods belong to the Victorian rather
than to-sha it be called the Wilsonan-era, the pres
ent hardshps are in vain for they will set to work
on the remodeng of their house the earliest possible
hour
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03

enemies, bat because il fears Germany. British
Toryism is so weak that at any day. at anH hour,
the Laborites may swing into the saddlev The
point with them is not the gaining of power, but
the welding of the power which they have. No
informed observer doubts that the solid working
classes of Britain are today potential masters OF
thesnation They are feeling their way, timorously
enough, into leadership. and gaining more assur-
ance all the time.
1t happens, curiously enough, that majority
Of the powerful factors in European politics are
today leagued in search of peace, but far
apart as ever in the discussion of terms.
How far is the German military caste willing
to yield to the point of view of their enemies to
save themselves from internal revolutiona
How far are the British Tories ready to go in
secret support of the Labortes in the peace drive,
in order that the democratic tidal wave may be
stopped?
These are the questions of the hour in Europe.
For these warring nations one fact now stands
out sharply-the indefinite proongation of the
war means domestic revolution-and revolution
that may not be altogether bloodless. The future
may contain for them all the terrors and tortures
of the post-Bourbon era in France, or the present
Bolsheviki disntegration in Russia. Prussianisin
is certain to disappear from the face OF the earth,
but the trappings OF aristocracy in all the Euro
pean nations probably will have to go with il.
The United States, being not yet war year
ling, is immune from all these ground swels and
anxious forecasts of the future. But the European
sweep will soon reach
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
The Old Clans Desperate.

There is an invisible handspring to the peace
wave sweeping over Europe
On the surface the Laborites, the paci-
fists the war-weary who are willing to end the
Slaughter at almost any price But what is there
beneath the surface?
Recessed and concealed from view there is to
be found new force enlisted in behalf of peace
Il has raised the white flag of surrender to its
own professed ideals and character, it is willing to
sell its soul TO keep its place and privilege.
This force is that OF the Tories and the Junkers
-thc entrenched privileged class of Germany, Great
Britain, France and Italy-which now perceives
that the has developed into an upheaval of civ
ilizaton that promises to close in universal de-
moeraey.
They they have neither the stamina nor
TIE resource to maintain the world as it was The
old order OF things has got to CO. The ancient
structure OF caste and wealth is badly battered
and is about to tumble in heap. The benefi-
-ciariss OF it, alarmed to the point Of desperation
are trying like King csnute to stem the tide run
mig against them.
Eui they too late. The war has acquired
momentum which their feeble hands cannot even
'dciicct Peace would not save them ii it came to-
inorrow The world OF three years ago, in which
they fourished, IS as effcctuay bIotted out as IL
Nature herself had done the work
The Gern,sn ruling class is anxious not be-
ezasc it fears the growing military strength OF its
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Had Become Indifferent.

Senator Ellison D. Smith, of South Carolina, smiled
when reference at local gathering made to ind-
ference He said he was reminded OF little incident
along that line: -. -
evening and was about to start downtown when he was
accosted by his next door neghbor
"Just moment, Brown remarked the neighbor.
"I suppose YOU hear me praetcng the cornet some
times don't you?" m
"Oh, yes" was the prompt response Of Brown. Il
hear you quite often. .,
whether my playing makes you nervous
1T did when ! first heard the neighbors talking
about it." was the calm rejoinder Of Brown, but am
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
The Irish Speeder's Retort.

An Irishman who had only been
here a few DAYS was invited TO take
motor car ride with friend
They were going through a coun-
try road at a high speed when ?
traffic policeman gave chase on his
motor cycle. He caught up with
them an announced:
You're pinehed for speeding"
'Pinched for speeding?' repeated
the Irishman. "gegorra wasn't you
yoin' as fast as us yourseIfg" -
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
To Put in Her Coffee.

A physician in Atkin. Ark, receiv-
ed the following note: My wife
has lost her recompense for me.
She are giving her distributions to
another man. l want you to send
me something to put in her coffee
and make her malgnify herself TO
me again, If you please" This Is a
clear case Of putting up a hard Job
to the doctor.-New Orleans States.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Farewell to the British Ambassador

Washington wishes Sir Cecil Spring Rice God
speed and regrets that he must take leave at TINS
hour Certainly the of his recall has no con-
nection with the relations he enjoys with the
American people.
He has been under fire from the Northchffe
press in his home land because he has not been
active enough in spreading British propaganda IN
the United States That criticism is cruelty Unjust,
because the quiet, effective, unobtrusive work he
did during the first two years Of the war was
thousand times valuable than the blatant
press agentry of Won Bernstorh, shown and formid-
able as that kind of propaganda seemed in con-
trast
Bernstorff, the Prussan, is remembered in the
United States only with contempt and loathing,
while Spring Rice will be remembered as the
modest resourceful spokesman OF cause which
we have made our own. He bore himself eN-
ceedingly we'll during a trying period, and we
have never heard American official speak Ill
of him, or anybody else, for that matter.
This is a period of rapprochcment between the
English-speaking peoples, with Great Britain and
the United States nearer together than they have
been at any time since Colonial days. Sir Cecil
has been in the country during the development
of cordial good will and good feeling between
them The historian OF the future will appraise his
work in Washington at its true value