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The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-05

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes whittier than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-05

Hollis and Vera find their cour-
age severely tested. The final
decision Is made by the girl In
a manner that wins full admlra-
tion from her protectors.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-05
FRECKLES

Now Is the Tine to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spoti
There's no longer the slightest need Of
Ieeilng ashamed OF your freckles. as the pre-
scription othine-double Strengths guar.
ahteed to remove these homely spots
simply get an ounce of othine-doubls
strength-from your druggist. and apply a
little OF 1t night and morning and you should
soon see that even the worst freckles have
peBun TO disappear. while the lighter ones
nave vanished entirely. It Is seldom that
more than one ounce is needed to completely
clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear
complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength 9th.
Inc. as this Is sold under guarantee OF money
pack IL IL rails to remove freckieB-Adv,
NO wonder some women look faded
they spend. too much time casting
whitening glances at the men.
Strange how fellow with plenty
OF spare time never seems to do any.
thing.
To the traveller the best guide IL .
checkbook.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-05

All the Amount.
"Well. Hardupp, did you raise any
thing on your promise to pay?',
Sure; 1 raised smile"
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-05

fTo DN CoNmNUEDo
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-05

To the traveller the best guide IL .
checkbook.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
GREATER NAVY FUR
 COUNTRY PLANNED
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WASHINGTON. May 20.-Carryins q total of s1.5s7, 900, 900 or s20S, ,sio,o 900 more than provided py the house, the naval appropriation bill was completed late today by the senate naval com mittee and will be reported to the sen- ate tomorrow.
 The measures total is $63, ,053,127 less than Was appropriated for the navy for this fiscal year in the regular naval bill and in deficiency measures.
 The senate committee redrafted to make more emphatic the provision in the house bill for the beginning of work on the three year building pro- gram by July, 1919. CorItruction of the great fleet of super r-dreadnaughts and battle cruisers provided in the 1916 naval bill has been held in abey- ance in order that t.e building of de- stroyers to battle German submarines might be rushed.
 To man the capital fleet when it is completed. the senate provided for q permanent increase in the enlisted per sonncl of the navy to 131, ,540. nearly three times the number of men in the navy before the war. The president also would be authorized to increase that strength by 50000 men for the var.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
MANY RIVALS FUR
 HONOR IF PASSING
 THE QUOTA FIRST
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WASHINGTON, May 20-Enthusias- tic reports of the progress of the American Red Cross for a second war mercy fund of $lOO,OOOOOO came to headquarters here in a steady stream throughout the opening day of the campaign.
 Messages telling of over subscription in towns and counties from New Eng land to Hawaii began arriving early in the day while governors of nearly all states telegraphed promises of hearty cooperation in the auctioning off for the benefit of the Red Cross packages of wool clipped from the presidents White House sheep.
 Conflicting claims to the honor Of first subscribing their allotments all ready have been received. Gov. Ping ham cabled from Honolulu that Hawaii had over subscribed its quota of $250.- 900. Peabody, Mass, Kossuth county. Iowa; Pontoloc county, Okla and Yolo county, California, were others that re- ported over the top.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
N|NETY-ONE BODIES TAKEN FROM DEBRIS
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PITTSBURG. Pa, May eO-Ninety- one bodies had been taken from the ruins of the Aetna Chemical company's plant at Oakdale, near here, up to early tonight, the total representing the !, known dead as a result of the terrific explosions which wrecked the plant last Saturday. Twenty eight of the charred bodies were removed frem the debris today.
 The work of searching the ruins was halted late today by a thunder storm. Rain, falling upon the acid covered ground. caused deadly fumes to rise
 Of the total bodies recovered, 43 have been identified
 Compilations today show 94 persons in Pittsburg hospitals and company of- ficials say that 190 members of the working force of the plant are yet un- accounted for.
 Nothing has so far developed to dis close the cause of the explosion.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
BAPTIST GATHERING
 |S ABRUPTLY ENDED
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HOT SPRINGS. Ark, May 2O.-The sixty third session of the Southern Baptist convention came to an un- expected end early today. leaving some matters in a condition which many of the delegates considered undesirable. Thief among them was the action con- iemning some Baptist and secular universities" as ''reeking with German Nultur."
 Debate on the resolutions was cut off by a cloture rule which in the opinion 1f leaders, prevented the delegates rom realizing that the phraseology Of he resolution was such as to stig- matize virtually every Baptist educa- iional institution in the nation.
 The next convention win be held al Atlanta, Ga.
 The convention instructed it's presi- 1cnt. Dr. J. E. Gambrell. to send a mes sage of fellowship to President Wilson and pledge him the support tof the onvention.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
ITALIAN
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lHcpupllCdn A. F. CedScO Wrel
 ROME, May 20.-The official communication from general head quarters today says;
 Enemy patrols have been driven back between the Adige and Astico. At Capo Sie a storming party made a successful raid, capturing a portion of the enemy's trenches and establishing itself there
 "A strong enemy counter attack was repuIsed this morning. Thirty one prisoners, about one hundred rifles, four machine guns and other war materials remained in our hands.
 Eight enemy airplanes were brought down.
 "ln cooperation with French troops in Albania we have reached the Cerevoda Ostrovica front, de- spite strong enemy resistance"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
GERMAN
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 BERLIN, (via london), May 20. -"In the evening and toward mid night the firing in the kemmeI re- zion increased considerably in in tensity," says the official communi- cation from general headquarters today. "VioIent artillery dueIs de- veloped early this morning. On the other battle fronts also fighting activity revived frequently.
 "On the southern bank of the Ancre the British attacked in the early morning with strong forces. They made their way into Vile Sur Ancre. The enemy's attempts to advance further along the Ancre valley were unsuccessful. Several assaults launched against Morlan- court broke down before the village with sansunary losses.
 At many points along the front British and French reconnoitering thrusts were repufsed. We cap tured prisoners in forefield engage ments and successful raids north of St. MihieI.
 "London and Dover and other places on the English coast were successfully attacked last night with bombs"
 The evening report from general headquarters says:
 Strong French attacks against Mount kemmel broke down with heavy loss.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
MONUMENT FUR 1. MAJOR POWELL | |S DED|CAT
Secretary Lane Acts for
 Government In Ceremony
 Which Is Attended By ; 71V4sernor Hunt and Others
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 GRAND CANYON, May 20.-Frank- lin K. Lane, secretary of the interior dedicated today at d point about a mile west of Fl Tovar hotel on Marico- pa Point a monument to the memory of Major John Wesley Powell, first director of the geological survey and the explorer who in 1869 conducted the first expedition through this world famous gorge.
 Governor Is Present
 A number of officials and other Ari- zona notables were present Among them were: Governor George W. P. Hunt and staff. Bishop Julius W. At wood of the Episcopal church of Ari- zona: Harry R. Tritle, son of former Governor F. A. Tritle. MT. Tritle acted as master of ceremonies.
 Mrs. Julia Powell, sister of Major Powell, and Mrs. l.. w. Field. Frede- rick $ Dellenbaugh, $. V. Jones. and G. K. Hillers, who aad been invited to attend. were unable to be present, as was Maud Powell, famous violinist, a niece of the explorer.
 Mrs. Field served breakfast to the exploring party at Green River City. Colo, the morning it left on it's peril Jus ulutlldhlllS. Dell6nDauSn, Jones and Hillers are the only surviving members of the expedition.
 On Rim of Canyon
 The monument is on the rim of the canyon. on promontory, 1000 feet above sea level. The promontory pro- jects into the fifteen mile wide gorge of the Colorado river and is 5000 feet above it's waters.
 The monument is massive pile of native undressed roc2. On it is a bronze tablet with a portrait in relief of Major Powell. The names of his party also are inscribed there with this simple inscription: Erected by the congress of the United States to Major John Wesley Powell, first explorer of the Colorado river who descended the river with his party in row boats, tray | ersing the gorge beneath this point August the 17th, 1869. and again Sep tember the 1st, 1872" | Secretary Lane is on an inspection trip throughout the west. l
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
.DR. JORDAN LOYALTY
 GIVEN ENDORSEMENT
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STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal May 20-Resolutions endorsing the patriotism of Dr. David Starr Jordan chancellor of Stanford university, were adopted by the student body of the university at a meeting here today The resolutions said the action of the class of 1873 of Cornell university of which Dr. Jordan is a member, calling upon that institution to cancel his certificate of graduation and degrees. for alleged disloyalty was not endorsed by the Stanford student body.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
FRENCH ATTACK |S
 NOTABLE SUCCESS
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WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE. May 20.--(By the Associated Press-The French troops. who are fighting alongside the British, have carried another of their whirlwind at tacks to a successful conclusion in the Flanders battlefield and have thereby advanced their line along a 4,000 yard front in the Locre sector. Several hundred German prisoners have thus far been brought in. The prisoners have been sent on the happy road to the French rear.
 No attempt was made to push for ward to a great depth and all ob- jectives were gained. AS a consequence there has been a decided improvement in the allid positions.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
SWIFT JUSTICE Is
 VISITED 0N NEGRO
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn, May 20.- Thomas Devert, n negro, was shot to death and his body incinerated last night near Erwin after a sensational ehase in which the negro swan river, dragging with him the dead body of his victim, a l5-year- daughter of a white blacksmith.
 Four young men who had heard the girls screams, rushed to her assistance Her assailant dragged her to the river plunged in and attempted 10 swim with lcr 10 the other side. One of the men shot three times with a revolver, two ,f the bullets taking effect in the lcgro's head. When the bodies of the wo were recovered the girl was dead md tho negro dying. The ncgro's body Nls dragged back to town and the ncgro population of some 50 or 70 forced to come out and line up while 1e mob piled wood and cross ties on lh, body. setting fire to the pile
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
PASTOR DEPARTS
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EDWARDSVILLE. Ill., May 2O.- The Rev. John D. Metzler, pastor of St. Boniface German Catholic church here, departed tonight for parts un- known at the request of the local com mittee of the council of defense. fol- lowing his refusal Saturday to allow the St. Boniface Ladies Society's dishes to be used in entertaining a contingent of the Great Lakes Naval Training station band.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
WAR DEPARTMENT ID
 HANDLE FRENCH MAIL
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WASHINGTON. May 2O.-Delivery of mail to and its collection from the American eNpeditionary forces has been taken oyer by the war depart ment.
 Postmaster General Burleson. in making this announcement. tonight said the postoffice department had in- sisted on the army conducting it's own mail service in France because of fhe refusal of the military authorities charged with the conduct of operations there 10 disclose to the postal authori- ties the location and movements of troops.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
CHURCH UNION |S
 NOT AGREED UPON
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DURANT, Okla, May 20.-The entire afternoon session of the Southern Presbyterian church's general assembly here was taken up with consideration of the question of the union of their church with the Northern Presbyterian chudch Discussion of the matter con- tinued at night session.
 A majority and minority report of the special committee appointed to con- sider the question of union was pre- scented. The majority report opposed union. The minority report merely recommended that neither organic nor federal union be considered at this time.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
AMERICA SOON ID
 MAKE KNOWN STAND
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WASHINGTON. May 20.-There are indications that the American govern ment soon will make clear it's attitude toward the latest developments in the irish situation. Resolutions adopted by recent Irish mass meetings in this country and the reported approaching visit to Washington of the lord mayor of Dublin are understood to impress upon administration officials the ne cessity for some action.
 State department officials declined flatly today to discuss a report from London that some of the evidence up on which Sim Fein leaders were ar rested had been gathered here.
 In any statement that may be made regarding Ireland, it is said the United States government will take a firm po- sition. with due regard to the fact tha [ American soldiers are fighting with the British in France against the com mon enemy.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
MESSAGE FEATURED
 IN FRENCH PAPERS
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PARIS. Sunday, May 19.-The mes- sage from President Wilson to the French people, sent through personal friend. James Kerney, director of the Franco American committee on public information was made a leading featurs in all the morning papers, most of them printing it in boxes, and many commenting editorially in terms which show that the presidents words of solidarity have reached the hearts of the people,
 We have crossed" writes Senator Henry Berenger. in the Paris Midi, the difficult stage of holding out at all costs until the American effort filled the horrible void due to Russiar defection
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
ENGLISH
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 LONDON, May 20-The text of the offical statement of Sir Doug las Haig reads:
 During the night French troops carried out successful operations east and northeast of Locre. All their obiectives were gained on front of some 4,000 yards and about 400 prisoners were captured.
 Local fighting occurred early this morning north of Albert as result of which few of our men are missing. A party of our troops rushed German post east of Heb uterne and captured few prison CTS and two machine guns.
 "The hostile artillery has shown considerable activity today with gas shells in the sector north of Bethune."
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
FRENCH
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 PARIS, May oday's French official statement says:
 There were violent artillery ac tions in the region of Hangard and south of the Avre. French patrols operating west of Castel captured prisoners.
 Northwest of Rheims, near Der mericourt, French attachments penetrated as far as the third Ger man trenches, carrying out de- structive operations on the enemy's defensive works. They captured prisoners, one of whom was an of fcer and valuable war material.
 "The Germans attempted incur sions against the French line in the Vauclercq- Chevaier wood region without result. The night was calm on the rest of the front"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
PATROLMAN KILLED
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McALLEN, Texas. May 2O.-Ser- geant Herbert Ulrich of Saginaw, Mich member of the American border patrol and at least three Mexicans ware killed carly today on the Rio Grande just below Hidalgo, Texas, when the patrol discovered party of horse thieves attempting to smussle stolen horses to the Mexican side, to alleged Mexican raiders
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
RED GROSS MERCY DRIVE GETS GREAT START
SChnQb Makes
 Ship Contract
 OtBig M0ment
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 CLEVELAND, May 20. - An agreement tantamount to a con tract to build 130 vessels to cost approximately $500, o,000, each, and totalinq about S100.000,000 was reached here today between Char les'M. Schwab, director general of the governments shipbuidne pro- gram and Great Lakes ship build ing companies.
 Every ship ! nn the cis"s,.,d % % 's. AaVde conference and the program wa- outlined by MT. Schwab and Char les Piez, vice president of the fleet corpor ation.
 The ships will be of 4.200 gross tons deadweight capacity and will have 500 horsepower.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
CRISIS IN MANCHURIA

PETROGRAD. Sunday, May 12- (By the Associated ss.)-Grave events are reported from Manchuria. where the trans Baikal Cossacks op- posed to the soviets and fighting un- der General Semenoff have joined forces with Chinese attachments and are marching on Chita. The Chita soviet is raising force to oppose Gen. eral Semenoffs advance.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
SESSION DOUBTFUL

WASHINGTON. May 2O-Congres sional leaders were not convinced in conferences today with Secretary Me Adoo and treasury experts of the neces- sity for immediate revenue legislation After hearing a statement of the gov crnments financial situation, spoles- men for the senate and house held to their opinion that the enactment of a new law can wait until December.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
AIR RAID COSTLY

LONDON, May 20.-Beside the four raiders already announced as having been destroyed during the air raid on London last night, fifth was brought down and fell flaming in the sea. Two others also are reported to have fallen at sea, but definite confirmation of this is lacking, according to a supplement- ary statement issued by the war of flee tonight.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
.bOLSHEV|K| STILL
 BUSY PROTESTING
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MOSCOW, Friday, May 17.-By the Associated Press.)-A vigorous protest against the demand of the German commander at Helsingfors that the Germans take charge of the fortifica- tions, properties and stores in that city, has been made by M. Tchitcherin, the Bolshevili foreign minister. He points out that, in accordance with the peace treaty of Brest -Litovsk. the war materials and supplies belonging to Russia at Helsingfors, were to remain in Russian control.
 It is reported that the stores at Helsingfors are valued at 150000, GOO rubles.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
CYClOPS HOPE GONE

WASHINGTON. May 20.-Hope Of solving the mystery of the disappear ance last March of the big American naval collier Cyclops with nearly 300 persons virtually has been abandoned by the navy department. The depart ment. however. has not yet. officially recorded the collier as lost"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
FAIRBANKS VERY ILL

INDIANAPOLIS, May 20.-Charles W. Fairbanks, former ice-president of the United States is critically ill at his home here with Brights disease. His condition was better today than for a few days past, it was reported, but physicians stated tonight that he may not recover.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
Australians Improve Positions
Lufbery's Death Felt

The Americans suffered a severe loss when Raoul Lufbery of Wallingford, Conn. one of their most famous air fighters. went to his death in a thrill ing encounter above che city of Toul The Germans have lost several ma chimes. one of which is believed to have been the one that accounted for Luf- bery
 In the Italian theater of war. the | fighting in the mountains east of Bren- to river continues. reports telling of struggles on the slopes of the noun | tains.
 ! Macedonian Offensive i The French troops in Macedonia have taken the offensive near Lake Ochrida and have advanced to a depth of more than P miles at some points. The ob- | ject of this operation appears to be the straightening of an awkward salient in the line.
 The unrest which has been reported from time to time from Austria, ir ! spite Of the efforts of the censor. has again boiled up in Prague. where crowds of Czechs and Slavs have cheered for President Wilson and Pre- miers Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
 Bring Up New Army
 A new German army, led by General von Below. is reported to have been definitely located in front of Arras This army is said to be made up of Y units which were not thrown into the great battles on the Somme and along the Lys, and il is believed that it ha. been brought up to the Arras front to lead the coming attack on the allied positions at that point.
 Intensive Training
 The German reserves are undergoins intensive training far behind the actual fighting front and are expected to reach the front in time for the next smash at the allies. It is pointed out that the German attack March 21 was timed SC that the Germans were able to take ad- vantage of the bright moonlight for several nights. The moon now is just past the phase which signalled the ad- vance from St Quentin and Cambra and the long expected attack may be launched at any time.
 Subs Get After NorWeqans
 German submarines are carrying or unrestricted warfare against Norwe- gian fishermen Five Norwegian yes sels were recently sunk in the Arctic and a Russian mail steamer was shelled, numerous casualties resulting.
 Many persons have been killed or wounded in the latest German air raid on London.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
ARcANUM RATES STICK

CHICAGO, May 2O.-The supreme council of the Royal Arcanum in ses sion here today announced there would be no increase in assessments and that the society is in excellent financial status. Plans for a war on tuberculosis and establishment of sanitoria were discussed.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
MISS LATHROP CHOSEN

KANSAS CITY. May 20.-Miss Julia Lathrop of Washington, head of the children's bureau of the federal de- partment of labor. was elected presi- cent of the National Conference of Social Work at the annual convention of the organization here today.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
EARTHQUAKE REGISTERED

VICTORIA. B. C.. May 20.-Instru- ments at the Victoria observatory to- day registered an earthquake which of ficials estimated occurred about 5000 miles away, probably in the Pacific ocean. The tremor lasted over an hour.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
PRESBYTERIAN SESSION

DALLAS. Texas. May 20.-Routine matters occupied the forenoon session today of the general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in session here. No afternoon session was held.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-21
MORE TRACER JURORS

EDWARDSVILLE In.. May 20 Four more jurors. making total of eight. were accepted here today in tho trial of II men charged with the lynchinS of Robert Paul Frazer. all