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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09

I and over the dunes were low hills,
I sheltering a well armed enemy. Two
! Of our mountain batteries kept dowr
the Turks fire to a minimum, but
/ the defence no further progress could
! be made during the day. The men lay
I out under hot sun 1900 feet below
{ the sea level
Crossing the Cavalry.
Meanwhile the engineers had been
I constructing a steel pontoon bridge
/ under considerable shell and rifle
I fire, which they did not allow to in
terrupt them for a moment It was
I due 10 their remarkably fine work
B that we were able 10 get over an en-
Z tire mounted regiment
The cavalry moved silently I'd the
I left bank through breaks in the jun
gle. Then they climbed the low cliffs,
and suddenly emerged to the plain,
over which they gallOped towards
Ghoraniyeh, riding down and captur-
ing 20 Turks, some machine guns
making the enemy opposite Hai1ah
foot Il as hard as they could. The
Turks suffered a number Of casual
ties IN getting away Another mount
ed regiment was got across at Hajlah
and secuted eastWards-
As the stream became less swift
bridges were built at Ghoraniyeh. and
iE two places
More infantry and cavalry got
across during the day, and on Sunday
strong attacks were made on the en-
envy positions There was keen fight
ing at several places, but our troops
were Irresistible.
Near Shunet Nimrim some Lewis /
guuners and riflemen crept towards a ]
tattery shelling our troops. killed
some gunners and drivers, put the re-
mainoer 10 flight, and captured four /
guns.
Our Airmen Busy.
As the enemy. including some Ger
mans were retiring up The Is salt
DAD with transport our airmen
dropped nearly three-Quarters Of a ton
Of bombs on them. making a number
Of direct hits Then they came low
with their machine guns and scattered
the Turks The foothills infantry I
captured about 80 Germans, including
officers
On Sunday night the weather
broke In this respect the luck has
been against US Rain fell heavily
and the Jericho road became a mass
pr slippery mud. with the result that
only pack transport could move.
But the troops triumphed over all
adverse conditions. With cavalry on
both TANKS they made their way
through the foothills INTO the noun
-ains, over 5000 feet above the level K
1f the Jordan. beating down all op- I
position In the evening the outpOsts
we're only 1900 yards from Is salt.
Taking the Town.
The hills were then covered with a
.hicls damp mist, and we halted tin
lawn today. Some of US were re-
minded OF the morning a year agoi
Fhen thick sea fog denied US vic /
DRY to GAIA However. the elements
we're not permitted to interfere with i
progress today. and as the sun wasl
lver the mountains Of Moab our spIen-
lid boys. captured Els salt and the /
surrounding heights, thus inflicting a
leavy blow on the Turks and their /
-erman allies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
KTLLS TEE lis

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ton Gain new strength and strong
nerves with this harmless tonic reEu-
lator which quickly stimulates stom-
ach- liver and bowels 10 healthy ac-
urity- This approved medicine heals
and soothes with the very first dose.
s. cents per box at Kelly & Pollard
and Peoples Drug Store or direct
from Hudson Remedy Co.. 2O5 Mesa
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-09
End Stomach Trouble,
Stop Constipation and
Appendicitis

TEG-O-ERB TABLETS overcome
stomach distress and constipation or
money refunded They remove the
cause Of appendicitis and give quick
relief FeE-o-Erb purifies the blood
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02
Grain Tax Puzzles
Washington Farmers
WsHI4A WAII4A COUNTY WOULD
ASSESS FEDERAL WHEAT;
= AUTHORITIES CLASH.

OLYMPIA March /. State and
federal authority clashed here today
over the question Of whether wheat
still held in storage subject to gov
ernment order or March l shall he
assessed for taxation.
According to a report made to the
state tax department by the Assessor
Of walla Walla county, the Portland
agent of the Food Administration
Grain CORPORATION has directed ware
hnusemen and growers holding wheat
to inform assessors that the grain is
held for government account and is
mt to be assessed. Various other as
similar situation.
Clark r.. Jackson. state tax COM
missioner, today directed all county
assessors to assess grain on hand.
Notwithstanding its detention in the
state by government direction. He
holds that the grain is not classed as
gpvernment property and thus ex-
empt, but is part of the total general
private property subject to taxation.
II the owners have been unable to
move their wheat out of the state, the
commissioner states, it is their mis-
fortune due to unusual conditions.
Approximately $4,000 in taxes win
be lost to the state, it is estimated, If
the grain levy is not made this year.
ASont nine million bushels are stilT7
Hnshfpped, according to last report.
IL H. Darwin, state fish commits
sioner and Game Warden since April
1ga3. was today reappointed by Cow
sernor Lister for four years, beginning
March Darwin is a former news.
paper man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02

N aAA
NEW FORK. March 2.--The time
OF major offensives has come in the
war gone. March Is the month of
desperate fighting and of the initial
development of great strategic plans.
Henceforth, the war news may
carry any day the first intimation OF
Americas Forthcoming drive against
the German front The bitterly cold
have ceased, for the most part. to
che ssesten battle line and the thaws
Last March, the French and Brit
make quagHlires of the shell holes in
front OF the tenches. Which ever side
fesires to move first to the new at
tack viii probably select this month
for the initial assault.
moved forward and March IL captur-
ish made their most effective joint
attack Uf the war, in the west, which
was followed by the great German re-
tirement to the famous Hindenburs
line on March 1920. AT the same |
time, the British army at the other |
end of the war area, in Mesopotamia, /
last week in February, for the pur-
ed BagdaJ.
In 1916, March saw the maximum |
effort put forth by the Germans 10
capture Verdun. The beginning of
the attack on the fortress was ad-
vanced by the Crown Prince to the
last week in Februay. for the pur-
pose of securing the benefit of a sur
prise assault. But, the heaviest
fighting fell in March. and it was the
March defensive of the French army
thar broke the back of the German
movement.
n March, 1915, the British strted
their first spring offensive, which re-
suited in the capture of Neuve Cha
peile The Russian advance in Ca
heia broke. through the Austro-Hun-
garian defences. m March. 1916, and
captured the great fortress of Prem
ysl and further to the south, invaded
Hungary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02
THE W0NAN'S WORK

You, madam, only Of thousand women today
who deluded by the long bargain Don't be
ried away by beautiful picture in caalog You can get
better bargains from your home merchant where you see
the goods before you pay for Them where you assured of
fit and satisfaction every respect In trading home you
doing your share in building up your community This is
your work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02

7 Not being able to guess what Rus
STA meant. the irritable Teuton reliev-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02

is's poor widow that can't remar-
~ The rich ones are soop gobbled
- ,..-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02

No bit of feminine Rear ls saOns
Ap-.to-the-minute. and is easier to
make or wear than the separate vest
-Dailt of many natefials-baf pref
efahly plaid. Not only something plaid
nut something silk should be the law
.ot the vest. for a large part of its
reason for existence is the saving of
waoi.
ahis cheeker-board canfeot5an Is
% heavy silk or satin in duh blue
and white plaid. II is uncompro-
inisingly severe and buttons close up
20 The chin with white bone bail but
tons--in an effect that is a cross be-
hNeeh the military and the jockey air.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02

These concerns are aiding the
development of UmatiIla county
their interests are your interests
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-03-02

H. YoUD BE sNfABT
WEAR PLAJDS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
ENTERTAINS FOR
THE SERVICE MEN

Thursday nights entertainment at
the First Baptist church, the first
of series of such functions planned
by the different city churches for the
amusement of the men of the service,
was a decided success, and a very
large number were present and en-
joyed every feature of the evening
hugely. The program was arranged
by Mrs. May Clutter, and was highly
pleasing.
Vocal solos were beautifully rem
dered by Misses Margaret Wilhelm,
Lillian Mcdonald, Alice Freeman,
Grace DeCamp and Mrs. Yates. A
violin solo was rendered by Miss Ada
Rosasco, and a reading, eff / Were
President was rendered by Master
Marion Fleming, which was much en-
joyed.
Different booths were located
about the church parlors, where the
entertainment was held, and at the
entrance Mrs. Yates, in the costume
of Red Cross nurse, presided over
register, where every sailor and
soldier arriving was requested to reg
ister and it was reported last night
after careful count that total of
$50 men had inscribed their names
and home addresses thereon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
SENDS CHECK FOR|
$1,000 To HELP IN.
SH|PYARO FINANCE.

Civic spirit as valuable as great in
dustries was demonstrated yesterday
IN the receipt of letter from Peter
Rosasco, of Pinewood, enclosing a
check for $1,000 to help finance the
purchase of property in Pensacola for
the shlpbu1lding company. The prop
erty was given to the company by
public-spirited citizens, and though
Mr.. Rosasco did not know that the
plant had decided to come here he
wished to take part in helping bring
about this development. The letter
is addressed to the two Pensacolians
who guaranteed the fund, and helped
arranging the details to locate the
plant here:
Pinewood, Fla, Jan. 80, 1918.
Mr.. John A. Merritt, Mr.. J. S. Reese.
Committee, Pensacola, Fla:
Dear rs:-Living as | do some
little distance from Pensacola / am
yet deeply interested in its Develop
ment and learning that there are ve>y
good prospects of having a shipbuild-
ing plant located within its limits and
also that the progressive citizens are
joining in an undertaking to purchase
site and discharge other obligations
in connection with this enterprise, I
deem it privilege to be allowed to
join this underwriting and enclose
my underwriting agreement for one
thousand dollars.
[ wish Pensacola all success in Sc
curing this plant as / believe if this
Is realized, it will be the beginning of
the development of the many natural
advantages possessed by Pensacola.
Very truly yours,
PETER ROSASCO.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03

The wistful appeal of Mae Marsh,
known wherever motion pictures are
shown, finds remarkable opportunity
in the strong human interest situa-
tions of Mr.. Carpenters moving
story. Ever the "girl of a Thousand
faces" it is another Mae Marsh who
awakens heart throbs in "The Gin >
rella Man." than the Mae Marsh ,
is delighting the nation in he
preceding Goldwyn produ tions,
Margaret Mayo's classic of big
top, Polly of the Circus ar sun
shine Alley" from the story " Mary
Rider The amazing versatility of
Miss Marsh which changes her char
acterizations so radically from play
to play, makes "The Cinderella Man"
quite as refreshing as anything she
has ever done.
Edward Childs Carpenter, author
of this latest Mae Marsh vehicle. is
also the author of ''The Pipes of Pan"
and of seThe Three Bears both cur
rent Broadway successes. "The Gin
dcrella Man." in stage form, was one
of the biggest hits of the New York
season during its long run.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
SPEED UP TODAY ON
MOVEMENT OF COAL

Washington, Feb. railways we e
instructed by the railroad administra-
ton today to take every advantage
OF the usual Sunday industrial shut
down and forced suspension Monday,
to move coal to the big consuming
centers in order to accumulate re-
serves against any possible emergen
cies IL the result of the favorable Mon
cay closing order probably be revoked
Delivery of coal today was reported
to be about the same low average of
the past week. More food stuffs vert
forward, and the movement Of empty
cars to the west and south for the
shipment Of corn and meat products
was reported considerably bet
ter than yesterday. Roads of the
south and southwest are prepared u
haul cotton to South Atlantic a I'd
Gulf ports over the shortest and least
burdened routes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
SELECT DIRECTOR S
At MEETING MONDAY

At eight o'clock Tuesday night the
whole body of the Chamber of Com
merce will meet in the San Carlos to
elect board of directors and officers
for this year.
The following ballot has been pre-
pared, and the names contained there
on placed in nomination by the nom
mating committee:
For Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce for 1912
W Vote for IA
I. III. Aiken, Henry Bellinger, Louis
DEM, Blocker, Col. r. M. Cary. B. E..
Clutter. Harry Cook, C. E. Dobson,
B. S. Hancock, T. J. Hanlon, Wilmer
Hayward, J. L. Hendrick, Chas. B.
Hervey, w. B. Logan, E. r. Malone,
c. H. Mann, John A. Merritt. S. t.
McAdam, ]. B. Mcneil, Will l..
Meyer, J. S. Reese, Max L. Bear.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
H. D. HARDY DIES
AT AN EARLY HOUR

Fl. D. Hardy, aged 80 years, a
brother of County Commissioner L.
w. Hardy, died this morning at an
early hour at the home of the sur
viving brother, at 80 East Brainard
street, following lengthy illness. He
is immediately survived by his wife
and three children.
While funeral arrangements were
not perfected up to the hour of going
to press, it was stated that the inter
ment and ceremony will take place
Monday probably on Monday after
noon, Masonic honors to be accord
ed deceased.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03

WANTED UNIFORM statesmen
The largest made-to- measure tailor
ing house in America is DESTROYS Of
making arrangements with statesmen to
handle the mammoth uniform line.
You can make $4,000 to $500 per
week from the very start. Complete
equipment including so uniform pat
terms and 400 woolens for civilian
clothes furnished without expense to
you. You take orders from the line,
perfect fit and full satisfa ction abso-
luteIy guaranteed. Here Is an oppor-
tunity of the life time. Write us today
for particulars, and full instructions.
e. NJ Gardner, Sales Mgr, Lock Box
4S3, Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
COUNTY BILLS ARE
CHECKED In AUDIT

County Commissioner Soderlind who
was appointed by the chairman of the
board Of commissioners to audit the
bills against the count on the first of
each month, checked all accounts yes
terday morning, assisted by the clerk
of the board, who was made a mem
Der of the auditing committee.
At the meeting in January the board
decided to change the old system, and
to arrange il so that only those bills
which were presented on or before
the first of the month would be paid
at the second regular meeting in that
month. This was due to expediate
the work of paying the bills.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
LIVE STOCK FREE
TO THE STATE FAIR

Jacksonville, Feb. at is announc-
ed that Senator Fletcher has obtained
assurance from the office of the di-
rector general of railroads that live
stock originating in the South will be
provided with transportation to and
from the Florida State Fair and Elk
position to be held at Jacksonville,
February 29th to March 9Th. This will
will make possible the large and di-
versified exhibit of livestock which has
been arranged as special feature
of the fair.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
IS
REACHED ON THE
RAILROAD BILL

Washington, Feb 2.-The admin
istration railroad bill limiting the Pc
Rod for government control of rail-
roads to eighteen months after the
war, and giving the president power
TO in tiate rates subject to appeal to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and also providing compensation to
stockholders, may be reported in both
houses of congress next week. Ad-
rcin'stration leaders will endeavor to
expedite its passage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Northern District of Florida.

Whereas, on the 18th day of Janu-
airy. 1918, J. E. Croft filed a hoel IN
the District Court of the United States
for the Northern District OF Florlda
against the Steam Dredge Billy NO.
q her boats, tackle, appeared and fur-
niture. in a cause of Maritime hen'
Civil and Maritime.
And Whereas, by virtue OF process
in due form of law, to me directed, re-
turnable on the 4th day of February
1918, / have seized and taken the SAID
Steam Dredge Billy No. 2" and have
her in my custody.
Notice is Hereby Given, that DIS
trict Court will be held in the United
States Court Room, in the City or Pen
sacola, Florida, on the 4th day OF F'eo-
ruary, 1918. for the trial of said prem,
ises, and the owner or owners, and all
persons who may have or claim any
interest, are hereby cited to be ana
appear at the time and place aforesaid,
to show cause, if any they have. why
a final decree should not pass as
prayed.
JAS. B. PERKINS, Marshall.
Ry H J.. MACKEY,
DanIJtv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03

SEE GREAT FIRE

Persons returning from the north
yesterday, who passed through Mont
gomery Friday night, reported hav-
ing witnessed the destruction of the
historic Windsor hotel, which for
years had been in use in the capital
city. 1t had been in use for more
than quarter of a century.
Some mysterious agency started
the disastrous blaze, it was reported,
and one man, Conductor Ben Sprat-
Ting. of the w. of A. railway, lost
his life.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
POLICE BALL TAKES
PLACE THURSDAY

On Thursday night of this week. a
ball to be given for the benefit of
the Police Benevolent Association,
will take place, and extensive prepar-
tions have been made to make it one
of the most successful of the season.
Proceeds of the ball will go to the
benevolent fund of the association,
and the w. o w hall, where the
ball will take place, is expected to
be crowded with a capacity patron
age
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
For All Kinds of
Weather

Rain coats and cravenettes
for rainy weather, warm
roomy overcoats for cold
weather, suits for business
and "dress up" occasions,
shoes for every kind of wear,
hats to 'top" it off anywhere,
and everything else men and
boys wear.
And we also tailor, right
on our own premises, naval
reserve officers uniforms &C
cording to regulations.
Officers shoes of rich, red
Cordovan leather, regu1a-
ton height, rawhide slipsole.
Genuine English pigskin
leggins.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
". 0. ". INITIATION
OCCURS THIS WEEK

Hickory Camp No. 1, w. o. w,
will hold an initiation on the meeting
night of this week, and the presence
of every member is desired. There is
quite class to be put through the
forest and some impressive work is
looked for. This meeting will re-
ceive a number who have been in
duced to join the order through the
recent membership drive which has
been in effect here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
BERKSHIRE CONGRESS
TO MEET AT ORLANDO

Orlando, Fla, Feb. For the first
time in its history, the American
Berkshire Congress will meet in the
South this year. The session will be
held at Orlando, February 18th to 15t.I
and will be participated in by the
foremost men in the swine industry.
The exhibit will include three hundred
of choicest Berkshires. 1t is believed
that the congress will greatly stimu-
late the swine industry in Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
LEAVE ON BUYING
TRIP TO THE NORTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Hirchcovitz of
the La Mode are leaving today for
an extended buying trip to the East
ern markets. Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch-
covitz will be absent from the city
for about three weeks, and it is their
intention to go into careful search
of the markets for the newest and
most authentic styles in millinery and
ready to wear
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03

Successful Salesman at once for gen.
eral trade in Pensacola, Florida, new
STRONG proposition; staple line
SPLENDID commission contract Tor
1913. $500 weekly for expenses. Con-
tinental Jewelry Co, 3S5 Continental
Building, cleveland, Ohio.
MISCEI Lgylb Afes!y
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Mae Marsh Here as Star of "The
Cinderella Man"

Mae Marsh, the quaint star of the
screen, will appear in her third Gold
wyn Picture, 1.-THE Cinderella Man."
from Oliver Moroscos famous stage
success by Edward Childs Carpenter,
at the Isis Theatre tomorrow for one
day only.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
URGES L. s. TO JOIN
RUSSIA IN PEACE MOVE

New York. Feb. RESOLUTIONS
urging the United States government
to join Russia in peace negotiations
on a basis of no forcible annexation,
no punitive indemnities and the i'm
mediate recognition of the de facto
Russian government, were adopted at
a convention of the state branch of
the Womans Peace Party today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
STRIKERS AT MUNICH
OFFER DEMONSTRATION

Amsterdam. Feb. "A Munich
dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung
says several strike leaders are ar
rested there. Troops prevented a
demonstration before Witelsbach pal
ace, the kings residence.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
RARE OPPORTUNI-

TY-A representative from
the manufacturer of one of
the latest and best selling
specialties on the market is
here to establish a general
agent for the city and
county. If you are looking
for a proposition, will pay
you $50 to $500 per month.
If you are an Al salesman
and wish to engage in a
growing business, it will pay
you to investigate. Takes
small capital, which is for
goods shipped you. For par
ticulars, address 1472, care
Journal. 1872
LOST
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
CREW NOTICE.

CREW NOTICE.
Neither the Captain, owners
4| or consignees of the Br. S. s.
2 "Snkosi' will be responsible
= for debts contracted by the
crew of said vessel.
J. ARTHUR, Captain.
John A. Merritt & Co. Agents.
ORDER EASTERN STAR
~ Regular meeting of Florida
- Chapterj No. 9, O. E. S.,
u =. tTuasaay, Feb. 5th at p. m.
Visiting members cordially well
coined.
MRS. EDNA S. BOBE.
MRS. c. c. CURTISS, w. NJ.
Secy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-03
MATZOS

ANYONE wanting Matzos
for the coming holidays,
please telephone Mrs. Gold
smith, at 615, not later than
Monday.