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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
GERMANY HURLS MILLION
MEN INTO GREAT BATTLE
Gigantic Force Makes Mere Dent in Allied 'front.' lc Foc
Presses for Gains at Various
Points
By the Associated Press

THE Germans have thrown nearly
million men into the gigantic battle
between Soissons and Rheims and
have been vic!ously counter-attacking
all around the circular line that
stretches from scissors to the neigh
borhood of Rheims
Even this formidable force, how
ever, appears to have made not more
than dent or two in the Allied front
in it's latest effort, while at various
points progress for the Allies, slight
but important, is reported.
Regarding the strength of the Ger
man forces, unofficial advices state
that there are seventy-one Teuton
divisions engaged in this struggle.
The strength of German division Is
about 1880 on a normal footing. so
that if all the units resisting the AL
lies north of the Marine have been
kept up to standard. there are 95s.5oo
men trying to hold the line until the
situation is Celieved OF these dlNls-
ions there are ten drawn from Crown
Prince Rupprechts army in the north'
Troops from Other Fronts
The German Crown Prince had in
the neighborhood of 100000 men be-
tween Rheims and Chateau-Therry
when the attack across the Marine be-
gan on July Is. The increase in the
number of divisions engaged in the
battle would appear to indicate that
he had since that time drawn heavily
on other army groups. It would also
seem that this action on his part re-
fleets the Importance of this battle in
the eyes of the German high COM
mand
Through the German counter-blow,
the Americans were driven back from
Cierges, southeast of Fere-enTarde
nois, while to the northwest Of Fere,
the Americans have also been forced
out of BeugneuX, into which they had
penetrated after passing through
Grand Rozoy.
BuzanCy. situated on the west side
of the Crise River about five miles
south of scissors. has also been the
scene of heavy fighting, and the bat
tie appears to have been general
along the line south of that point.
notably in Plessier Wood, near where
the front turns abruptly to the east.
On the other end of the battle line
there have been sharp engagements.
but reports credit the Allies with
making an advance at Auhilly, in
the Ardre valley. west of Rheims.
They have also forged ahead further
down toward the bottom of the pocket,
at Nillers-AgronAiguiz
Allied Views Differ
While these counter-blows against
the Allied lines are general and of
great violence, it is not believed in
London that the enemy intends to
make a real stand south of the Nesle
River. Paris, on the other hand, seems
to believe that the GermSns may have
fixed upon the present location of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
SUGAR RATIONS CUT
TO HALF POUND EACH
Food Administration An.
nounces New Restrictions on
Weekly Allowance

New restrictions in the use of sugar
just announced by the food admins
tration >alow but one-half pound per
person per week
Consumers are notified that their sup
plies for August are not only unusually
small, but will be delayed in reaching
them, so they are advised to make the
amount now on hand go as far as
possible.
Cargo ships, used in the sugar trade
between here and Cuba. are scarce and
il is impossible to maintain the normal
supply. As result. manufacturers
using sugar in less essential industries
may be further limited.
Two pounds for each ninety persons
served is the allotment allowed res
taurants and other public places.
Sugar for canning and preserving may
still be purchased on certificates issued
by Erocers.
Any person who attempts to vio-
late the regulations runs the risk of
| having to so without sugar entirely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30

I Get these TWO POINTS clear in your
rnind-First- Reductions are on the
Finest Clothes made; and Secondly, are from
Prices already remarkably low!
u We're doing it to clear decks. We're doing
it to make room for the Fall and Winter.
We're doing it, also, because these Reduc-
tions will help to introduce our Clothes, with
the merits of fit, workmanship, style, distinc-
tive of Perry's, to numbers of new customers
who have been looking for just such qualities
in Suit of Clothes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
CALLS COAL MEN
Big TAX DODGERS
F. c. Reese, State Official,
Says Millions Are Lost in
Schuylkill Region
SOME TOWNS BANKRUPT
School Directors and Council.
men Decide to Fight Al.
legged '''Trust''
SOME TOWNS BANKRUPT
Pottsville, Pa, July 80

fOttsV1IIe, Pa., july 81.
A county convention of school direc-
tors and Councilmen at the courthouse
were astonshed when former Represen-
tative Frank c. Reese, presented figures
which he said showed that the big coal
companies have for years lodged millionJ
OF dollars in taxation in this county. Be-
cause of this tax-dodging, Mr.. Reese as
: 'eerted, conditions in the anthracite re-
gion have become intolerahle. Towns
and townships which are among the
wealthiest in mineral deposits in the
whole world are bankrupt and skilled
miners have for years been leaving the
county as fast as they could establish
themselves elsewhere. he went on.
Mr.. Reese quoted from the report Of a
State commission showing that of the 49,
000,000,OC0 tons of coal in the anthracite
region, 10000. 100000 tons were in the
Schuylkill region at the time the report
was made. And yet, he said. the coal
lands in this county are only assessed
$24,000,000 as compared to s171.0O0, 900
in the less wealthy coal county of Lu-
zerne.
1t was decided TO form a permanent
organization to fight the coal trust
and another meeting will be held at the
courthouse next Monday.
Most of the School Directors and
Councilmen were accompanied by their
solicitors, who took part in the meeting.
An increase of $2OO,OOO,O0O in the tax
valuation of the coal lands is confidently
predicted Mr.. Reese, who is now an
auditor in the State Highway Depart
.ment, will address the Dauphin County
Commissioners on the same subject to-
morrow.
Reese Indignantly denies in behalf of
the miners that too much alcoholic liquor
Is hinderng the production of coal. He
said this is only one of the many goats
put forward by the operators as an ex-
cuse for the nonperformance of their
dllty to the country
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
EHRET TO FIGHT SEIZURE
New York Brewer to Institute Proceed.
ings for Return of Property
By the Associated Press

Washington, July So.--George Ehret.
a brewer of New York, whose estate,
estimated to he valued at Si0,0OO,oOO.
recently was taken over by Allen Proper
Custodian Palmer. was reported today to
he returning from Germany to institute
proceedings for recovery of the property.
The case is analogous to that. of Mrs.
Adolphus Busch. the widow of the St.
Louis multmillionaire brewer who now
is seeking recovery of her estate which
was seized while she was in Germany,
United States entered the war. and his
friends claim the trip was made neces-
sary by reason of his declining health.
sIis property was seized by the Govern
nnent on the ground of his German resi-
dence, as residence and not citizenship
is the determining factor in such cases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
TO TRAIN RECISTRANTS
Retired Surgeon General of Navy Heads
Committee in Charge
Rv the 4ssOciafed Press
By the Associated T

curity League announced today that
Rear Admiral Charles E. Stokes, re-
tired surgeon general of the navy, has
accepted the chairmanship of its COM
mittee on preliminary. training and in
struction of men registered for the draft.
Utilizing it's 2S1 branches throughout
the county and cooperating with draft
boards, the league plans to establish
classes for prospective conscripts, who
will be drilled by retired or disabled
army officers Supplementary pre-
paration for military service will be
, directed. it was stated, by local clergy
men and physicians.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30

their armies as the field upon which
they will turn at bay.
There have been patrol operations
along the British front. but nothing
significant has occurred there.
Little has been reported to amplify
the Copenhagen dispatch to the ef-
feet that Turkey and Germany have
broken off relations. Amsterdam adj
vices however, Indicate that Tur-
Key intends to pursue an aggressive
policy in the Caucasus region, the
field supposedly set aside for German
exploitation. This may carry a meas
ure of confirmation of the rumor that
the Quadruple Alliance has broken
over the division of Spoils subsequent
to the peace treaties with Russia and
Rumania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
REPORT KERENSKY IN U. S,
Naval Man Says He Crossed With Rus.
sian Ex-Premier

Chicago. July 3O.-CBy l. n: So
Alexander ]. Kerensky, former premier
of Russia. Is in the United States hav-
ing arrived incognito on recent steam
er. according to Geographic word re-
ceived here from John A. Haggerty. a
naval gunner, who says he was fell
low passenger of the Russian statesman.
The telegram addressed to William n.
Buruuest associate editor of Domestic
Engineering. and published in the Chi
cago Herald and Examiner reads in
part:
Passenger with Kerensky Oh, at
tackled off Irish coast afternoon eigh-
teenth. Great liner Justicia torpedoed.
Attacked again at midnight same day.
No casualties. Kerensky calm. Travel
ing incoknito."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
Russia's Heart Broken in
1915; Won't Fight Again
By CHARLES H. CRASTY
Special Cable to Evening Public
ToJoor

Copyright. 1918. by Ncto York Times Co.
London, July 30.--Americans ar.
irving here from Russia agree in
the belief that that country will
not participate in the war again
on either side.
"Russia's heart was broken in
the defeat late in 1916" said one.
She was so big that there were
enough shattered remnants to
create an impression of activity
for some time afterward but her
strength declined steadily. If the
Allies strike a hard blow on the
western front within a few months
it will paralyze the German tenta.
cles in Russia"
Ambassador Francis is reported
well and optimistic. He said
short time ago that he purposed
staying in Russia If he had "to
live on wheels"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30
APPEAL FOR AUTOMOBILES
Kensington Neig ghborhood House Lacks
Vehicles for Picnic

Several more motortrucks and auto
mobiles are needed by Mrs. NJ. w.
Ketchum. financial secretary of the Ken
sington Neighborhood House and Rich-
mond Soup Society. to accommodate the
guests at her annual free picnic to Fair
mount Park tomorrow.
War conditions have caused her to
curtaiI her plans. and only 400 children
and a few elderly women VIII take the
trim. instead of the thousands of other
years. But she needs transportation
facilities for these.
Today fourteen children designated
to take the trip reported at the head
quarters, 3O6S Frankford avenue. that
they would be unable to 60 because
they had no shoes. An effort is being
made to supply them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-30

John J. Bradley. who has been en-
gagged in the undertaking business a
quarter of a century at FortY-cighth h
street and WyalusnE avenue. died yoe-
terday after three months illness. Mr.
Bradley was a member of many organi-
cations. including the knights of the
Red Branch of which he was supreme
chief: the Knights of Columbus and the
Ancient order IF TIhcrnians He was
ffty-siX years old. Mr.. Bradley is SUR
vivcd by his widow. a son. John j. Brad
ley. Jr, and four daughters.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15

Captain v D Erwin, instructor in
Dhe school of fire at Fort Sin, believes
The is alive loday because he was away
Iom the fort when that French rs
gun exploded Wednesday a week ago
dllne Captain T. = Christie and two
Jriyates The Captain said il was one
OF his guns which exploded and that
he would have been directing its fire
e he had been at the fort. Captain
Erwin was placed in charge Of the
sale OF thrift and war savings stamps
at Fort Sill and Camp Doniphan and
was on a tour OF the eastside of the
state in connection with the campaign
when the accident occurred,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
1 Few TIMELY LESSONS
IN THE THRIFT GAME
Some Suggestions To Observe
During the War Time Which
VIII Go Far Towards
Winning the War


IhrIt iHa subject Oh centralized
thought che present week The im-
poftauce III exercising reasonable eco
Hmies ou ba expressed in lessons
ti1t ought to be read in all OF the
"hcea 70 th" county as wen as IN
o1e.S home in the county fbia is the
I lesson on Saving health
lal saving money ANA gaming
hsll'h
lb' s5FInS Loed 'nd gaming heal'h
Walk '6 stores instead ol riding
NaAy people never thinN 0i the
mcA'ls Jhel are s.tnd- ; ~ useless
/ tr rides ifd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15

each breath, through the air passsSesf
TO the lungs, loosening the phieg1u
and soothing the inhamed membrane
Ia cases Of severe chest coldss
bronchitis, tonsilitls or incipient pneuz
monia. lrst apply hot, wet towels III
open the pores. yapoRub is then abs
f7-hod through and stimulates the.
,n, takia out that ightnesa ands
eorcnoss Ia the chest.
bhas with VapoRub usually
relieves Group within Is minutes auI
II application 1T bedtime prevents a
uiaht attack For head colds. hay&
I~,er caarth or 4sthmatic trOublestl
Eap1Rub can either be applied up thaa
nostrii3 or a little melted in a sp0na8
and the yap0r5 inhaled
The progressive druggists hero ard
anxious that their customers ghonIA
try this new treatment, aud are, there
fore. Offering Yap0Rub on 20 GAyg,S
trial
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
Lord DEABIGH DESCRIBES
THE z GLASS RIOTERS

London, Feb l5-Speaking on Ger
many's war aims and dangers of a pre-
mature peace Lord Denbigh describ-
ed the people who are cut for peace
at any price and certain others as in
class ~" separating them as fol-
lows:
Tile 4, Us are those who are ignor
ant Of the situation and do not know
whta they are taking about.
The 2, 2's are utter rotters, men
who want the war TO end because
they can not get margarine or be-
cause their beer is thing
The 2, 3's are the enemy agents in
the pay Of Germany, trying to lower
tNe morale Of the soldiers and the
people
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
SE SHEEP ON FARMS
FOR FLEA TRAPS

Matt Duhr says Sheep 9lficiato
S flea traps in some of na 'lea-in-
.sted sandy regions oi western Ok
shoma, A retired tirst Settler d El-
county, said 'Chggers alo not by
millions amongst those sand hills,
it seems as though nearly every
in Of sand is changed int flea
e used to wash our dogs wits strong
lar tea, and unigatel ON shachs
III cedar smoke A kind hearted
.imholder had a smell lerd Of
4ep. He would sometimes drive his
ep in front OF our homes when we
lar-smoked tie floa5, and an Of The
lick footed pests would Jump ou
d into the wool Of the sheep, and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
such detached duty as may be requir-

such detached duty as may be reQuir-
ed.
While the conduct Of the ozpedi-
Jionary forces has been excellent, the
General said fortitude born Of great
courage and lofty spiritual ideals is
required to overcome entirely condi-
TONS found hi France AMI it is his de
sire to surround the men with tie best
influence possible 1t is his purpose.
he added to give the chaplain corps
definite, and responsible status and
to outline, direct and enlarge their
work into cooperative and useful aid
Go the troops.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
IN THE LAND o.
COMMON SENSE
Says it is suicide to cut corns,
and tells how they lift
right out

s"s"ssi"sNsHs"s"sf'
You simply say to the drug store
man, Give me a quarter Of an ounce Of
freezone" This viii cost very little bnt
is sufficient TO remove every hard or soft
corn from ones feet
A few drops applied directly upon a
tender, aching corn should relieve the
soreness instantly, and soon the entire
corn, root and all, can be lifted out with
the fingers without pain.
This new way to rid ones feet OF corns
was introduced by a Cincinnati man, who
says that while freezone is sticky it dries
IN moment, and seems to simply shrivel
un the corn without infaming or even
irritating the surrounding tissue or slin,
Don't let father die from infection or
loekiaw from whiting at his corns, but
cut this out and make him try it.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
TWO BASKETBALL GAMES
CARDED FOR TONIGHT

There VIII be two fast and very in
teresting basket ball games on the o
~ U court starting a. 1880 tonight,
The 6 Il S girls viii rlay Marshall.
The Guthrie girls have great hopes Of
keeping the large end OF The soere in
Guthrie. The G II boys iwll play
DrunMgAt The Guthrie boys are de-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
SEA GULLS SAVE
VESSEL FROM MINE

London, Feb 15-How five seagulls
were tho means of saving steamer
from destruction was related by the
pilot Of the steamer on arrival at an
English port tie noticed five guls
perched ON a dark object which was
bobbing up just ahead CT the vessel.
Closer examination revealed that a
seagull was sitting on each of the
five prongs Of a floating mine and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15

they got eutangled and We're caught
Then we sprinsled the mutton max
crs with red cedar water ana hat
killed 'em II a flea was as large as 3
Texas calf Il ecald Jump FROM OKLA
homa into The war zone in france
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
CHICkASHA LAWYER WHIPS
A PR0-GERMAN FARMER

Because r : Busch farmer curs-
ed the American government and
President Wilson II o days a mem
be of the city council Of ehickasAa
whipped him He was then escorted
to his buggy his whip taken and a
flag placed in the whip socket He
vas warned never 10 come 10 Chick
asha in tee future without a flag and
q Red Cross button
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15

termined 10 win Each game viii be
worth the price Of both
Captain Dab" Tasgart OF the o NJ
q basketball quad reports a furious
basketball game lost to Weathertord
Normal al Weatherford last NIGH by
a score OF 27 TO 20 They play again
tonight. when he Methodists expect
10 put up d winning game.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
pEitSlilNG ASKS FUh
MORE UHAPLAlNS

Washington, Feb l5-General Per-
shing has recommended % the war de
parment th9t the number of chap
lains in the army be increased for The
war 10 an average oJ three for each
regiment with an additional number
IN order % ba available for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
BEAN EATERS ARE
GREAT LITTLE SAVERS

Boston Feb l5--Food enough to
supply an army Of million men for
four days was saved By hotels, res
taurants ard clubs in saehusetts
in one month, according to estimates
prepared for Henry Endleott, state
food administrator
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
SHIP FIRM PLANS TO
LAY 50 KEELS BY April.

Washington, Feb 15-George ] Bald
win chairman OF the hoard Of Ameri
can international Shipbuilders corpor-
alton which has contracts for the
construction Of ships for the Emerg-
oney Fleet corporation, told the sen
ate commerce committee the company
expected 10 lay fifty Eeels during
February and March.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15

Local Druggists Are Selling 25o
Jars on 30 Days Trial--No
Charge If Not Delighted with
the Results.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
So;a8tIli1g New in Town From
"Th8 Land Of The Long Leaf Pine

a Remarkable Treatment From North Caroline
That Relieves Group and Cold Troubles With
Externally, Ut is Inhaled as q Vapor and also
Absorbed Through the skin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15

Notice to Subscribers.
Please do not pay carrier boy with
out receipt from office.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-15
| OmOrrOW--~

that will ne rest the Tomorrow The store
All ohe
New Britain herald., 1918-03-09
LEWIS TO MEET ZBYSZkO.
leading Wrestfers Sign for Bout in
 Garden March 19

New York. March 9.-Final ar
 Judgements for a wrestling bout be- Tween Ed "Strangler'' Lewis and EWladek Zbyszko were completed yes Iterday at a meeting of the respective managers of both grapplers. The kE1en will meet at Madison Square BGarden March 19. This announce 8nent was made yesterday by Jack $1urley, manager Of zbvszko, who will spromote the bout.
 Lewis recently charged that the Apther top-notch grapplers were dodg ng the issue. in refusing to agree to #t bout in which the Southerner
 Eould be permitted to employ his #avorite head lock. This hold caused 8he defeat of zbyszko in the first To- Sal meeting between the two wrest- eers, but in their second match, in kEhich Lewis agreed to dispense with anis head lock, Zbyszko was victorious.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-09
VAUGHN AND TYLER SIGN.
Crack Southpaw Hur1ers Now Safely
 Enrolled in Cubs Lineup.

Chicago, March 9.-Jim Vaughn and George Tyler, the Cubs two crack left-handers, both signed with the team yesterday for the coming season. Both pitchers had been holdouts Tyler for almost five weeks insisted he would not sign until given a part of the s5, 5,0OO paid the Boston club in the trade which brought him to Chicago.
 Leslie Mann, leading outhelder of last seasons Cubs also deiighte Manager Mitchell with a declaration that he can get furlough from his Y. M. c. A. work during the baseball season. Mann has been employed all winter as an athletic director at a camp near Houston, Tex. He left the Cubs during the latter part of last season. Mann had the best season of his career last year. He hit .27S and felded in great style. He will report at the Cub training camp at Pasadena Cal, with the other Chi cago players
 Killifer, who was purchased from Philadelphia with Grover Alexander and Claude Hendrix, also signed yes terday. Alexander and one or two others now are the only unsigned players on the team
New Britain herald., 1918-03-09
NEW RATE FOR STDINGS.

The National Industrial Traffic League with which several of the local manufacturers are affiliated has sent out 8 notice to the members of the ass sociation advising of new rate for sidings. The communication states: '"The director general of rail- roads proposes making a $2 charge for every car placed on an industrial siding, also $1 for spotting, a total charge of $3. He estimates that this will increase the carriers revenue by substantially S176, ,000,0 900 without disturbing the freight rate structure.
 Urge league members who are op
 posed to file protests at once with c. A. Prouty, in charge of public ser
 vice and accounts on the director generals staff, at Washington. D. C. Please advise your views and acton if any" It is expected that protests will be made by the manufacturers of New Britain, as the passage of tuis measure would mean the expenditure by the 27 manufacturers of this town, who own sidings of $100,000 a year.