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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-04-05
SAW MILL FOR SALE

Two houses on Chapman Hill and
the saw mill located in the village Of
Middlebury and known as the Topper
mill will be sold by me as administra-
tor to close the estate.
This mill has good water power,
could be bought at very reasonable
price, and presents good opening for
the development of good mill bust
ness.
NJ. j. Sanford, Admr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-28
Boy Who Faced Firing Squad
With Maximilian in Mexico,
81 Years Ago, BDeada at 78

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-28

10 b,nmc American consul u the
ulg OF NcNuo Later hc hr,lmc
interested M mercantile activities
IN California He is survived hy
IN, widow and Dwo daughters.
no 4 mysterious way
lll, wonders ro perform
Our consumption OF sugar IL now
lou rmry what rs permitted in l'rau,c
and twice the allowance IN Britain.
\ spool oD cotton thread now cost,
$500 100 Germany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
End DRAFT LOTTERY
RECEIVES NUMBERS
America : Second Message Of
Man Power Starts on Its
Way TO potsdam.
744,865 MEN AFFECTED
Secretary of War Baker Draws
Out First Capsule, Which
Is "246'-Miss Well
born Draws Rest.

Washington. June 27.-Am erlca's
second message OF man power started
on its way TO Potsdam at exactly ll:3s
O'Clock this morning.
when the hands OF the clock in the
senate Office building swung around
to that time the nations second great
draft lottery was over. II took just
two hours and two minutes to de-
termtne the service liability of each OF
the 744.S65 men who registered June
5.
The drawing 70 fix the standing OF
the countrys "fedgeling" soldiers be-
gan at 9:S6 O'Clock. Secretary of War
Baker stepped forward blindfolded,
dipped his hand in the huge bowl con-
tanning 1900 capsules and withdrew
one. This was handed 10 an officer
of the provost arshal-Generals Of
fee, who opened it. took out the slip
OF paper and announced:
"246."
And slip "24e" thereby stepped into
history as did slip "2SS" on the first
lottery, which took place in the same
room on July 20. 1917.
From then on things went off in
Jig time. The gelatine hulh~-contain-
(roD.3ruaH m Second pare(
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
Suffrage Debate
Is Deadlocked
Refusal of Senators to Pair with
Their Opponents Results In Post
ponctnent of Amendment.

Washington. June 27.-Refusal by
suffrage senators to pair with their
opponents led this afternoon to the
postponement OF the national amend
ment after four hours debate in the
senate.
There was an absolute deadlock
Neither side would bulge. The suf-
fra gists were unable If they paired
to command the necessary two-third
majority.
When they finally realized that there
would be no compromise their floor
leader. Senator Jones Democratic
New Mexico). withdrew the amend
ment, at the same time announcing
he soon would renew discussion and
threatening to prevent a recess of con
gress until the amendment had been
disposed of Senator Smott (Repuhli-
can, Utah), and Pittman Democrat,
claration that congress would positive
| ly have to remain i'm session and forego
it's holiday IL the fate of woman suf-
frage was not settled one way or an
other
Anti suffrage senator's were quite
as determined as their adversaries
| Underwood Democrat Alabama)
begged Jones to give pairs" and vote
AT once. The Alabama senator said
he was sure suffrage could not win
under those conditions. The suffra-
gists conceded this and SO would moi
allow the pairs.
/ Sufrra gists were bitterly disappoint
ed tonight that they had not achieved
Isuccesa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
ALLIED MISSION TO
BE SENT TO RUSSIA

washington, june 27.-Foilowing
the semi-ofrieial announct%nert yes
tsrday that President Wilson will send
a political and commercial mission to
Siberia to be accompanied by armed
guards" the belief became general to-
day that British and French units viii
accompany the delegation and Mat
later Japanese army will aid in sus-
tanning the nationalists Of Russia in
their efforts to force Germsny's armed
interventionlsts out of Russian terri
tory.
Although General March. chief Of
staff of the United States army. is OPP
posed to military expedition into ST.
IBERIA. being supported by one other
American general now in the United
States. there is reason to believe that
upon receipt of unanimous expression
of approval from the military leaders
Of the allies. the United states VIII
take full responsibility for sustaining
a new eastern battle front.
AS the situation now stands many
military minds are insisting that the
war can never be won II fought out
on the western front alone. The
United States. through recent ad-
dresses of the president. has unequtvo-
cably set itself to carry out policy
of win the war.
President Wilson faces the RESPONSE
bilitv of deciding whether the efforts
to be made for the relief OF Russia
shall be on military scale.
The question OF greatest interest 70
the allies at this time Is the disposi-
ton of the offensive OF 1919. For a
time this year the situation on the
western front was critical one to the
allies, In the past two months great
lchange has taken place and Paris, II
would appear. is safe Last Decem
| Der. when the future looked none toe
bright. General Foch Ia known to havs
| favored intervention In Russia by ths
Japanese. What his opinion may nov
BE- u not known. but there - reaaoz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
Answers Those Who
Charge Opposition to
Draft Due to Politics.
PRESENT ACE O. K,
Wilson Has AT No Time
Approved Drafting of
Men Below u, or Of
Immature Age.

Washington June 21.--Presidens
Wilson TO-DAY made vigorous reply
to the critics IF the administration
who charged mat his opposition 10
the changes in tho draft ages was
hut another display Of indisoretion
over policies"
It is said that a desperate shortage
in skilled and unskNied labor for war
Industries IS at the present hour A
greater menace TO effective war par
tleIpation than any possible numerical
deficiency in nEhting men
The present draft limits Of twenty
one 10 thirty viii weld AS many SOL
djers as can be transported across the
seas This wear 1t is animated that
4s further inroads are made upon the
Industrial strength Of the nation II
this time il viii he impossible TO equip
and properly supply the constantly
growing field forces Of the United
states and the allies.
II IS officially stated that a shortage
Of approximately half a million un-
Skilled workers exists In this country
At the present hour. Coal production
ON ing TO this is greatly below ths
needs ~ the war Industries without
considering the coming winter supply
fer private consumption.
In the Connecticut and Maryland war
plants alone there is a shortage oi
skilled labor sufficient 70 cause serious
concern One plant turning out heavy
caiiber guns Is undermined by ?.oot
machinists.
President Wilson reviewed these
conditions at the secret conference
called in the White House on Tues
day night The ca hinet officers whe
attended were Secretary Wilson, O
the labor department.; Secretary o
Commerce Redheid, Secretary of Arri
/ culture Houston and Secretary of Wa
Baker.
The president Is said TO have at n
time approved the drafting of met
{ below twenty-oue, or immature age
He does not consider that the wa
emergency yet demands such n drai,
on tina youth Of the country. III
reached decision concerning tn
/ higher ages only after a careful sur
vey of the labor statistics gathered b,
( his most trusted advisers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
GERMAN MILITARY CH|EFTA|NS BELIEVED
tn BE PREPARING THRUST TO D|SPR0VE
KUEHLMANN'S ASSERTION IN RE|CHSTAe
Last Twenty-Four Hours Has Brought
No Major Infantry Actions Either on
Italian or Western Fronts---Array of
Enemy Guns All Way From Albert
to Sea Forecasts Attack on British
Legions.

For the first time openly repudated in the rechsag BY
the head foreign Office the German military chetains
are believed to evershy preparing to strike one more
gigantic blow dsprove Won Kuehmann sensational asser
ton military decisions alone cannot bring the war to an
end Once life and death struggle Is on In the kaiser
realm between diplomacy and the mailed hst ana the mn
tasts are this faced by odds which amount OF PROMISES
but crushing deeds alone can overcome ~
As result yesterday cable dispatches on the mnta
situation dealt chiefly with the general expectation IN the allied
world of desperate venture by Ludendor Since the
last wentyfour hours brought major infantry actions
either the Italian or western ronts specuoh heio iu
sway ~ x $780,, ...~,..
skodas massed from Albert to the prompts the
British experts to expect the great attempt by linden
burg to be made against Hag front particularly the e
marshal has for four consecutive days reported havy aey
commandments in various sectors OF his battle me Henri
Bdou the eminent French expert taking leaf out OF the Ter
political book, says: .
THE enemy must seek swift decision AN offensive Is
imminent on the British front. Z . aaa.Aa
Premier Hughes of Austria, pointing to Kuehlmanns
yelled warning of American egons the west before the end
of this the foreign minister remarks nave Cuso
intense dismay in the empire.
From the outset years campaign has been for Luden-
against time Now that the German diplomats have
revoted against the Junker empty boasts
promises showing eagerness to demonstrate WnaI
they do with word and pen the kalsers high command
douby desperate odds and must strike with all Its gn1
lin one more gamble for decision.
the American viewpoint the chief news event OF
the day the by Secretary Baker a an
American regiment will be forthwith dispatched from France
Italy appearance of the Spanged Banner on the
expected to have tremendously cheering IN
fuence Victor Emmanuel's armies.
Except for the destruction OF an Austrian post IN the
region and brisk local fighting around the Col do
Rosso action Of consequence the Italian thea
ter The number Ausans captured in the fall OF the Capo
se bridgehead Tuesday has been officially confirmed to 5O9
including eight officers italian patrols have crossed the Pave
raided Austrian outposs but fording in force 20
eved question for the present account Of the
swollen condition of the stream The Vienna war office had
story tell of italian assaults on Col de Rosso
being dashed to pieces. $50
activity practically all the vital sectors of the line
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
Three Months
Limit For Beer
Senate Committee F'avors Complete
Prohibition Beginning June 30,
Iata---A mendment Reported.

WASHINGTON, June 2T--Three months
life is granted to beer and year
each to wine and whiskey through
prohibition amendment reported to the
senat. this afternoon by the agrieuitu-
raj committee, The expected fight on
1. prohibition amendment TO the food
stimulation hil did not materialize in
the committee, which by vote of
TO 3 faVorably reported an amendment
ty Senator Norris. OF Nebraska
The amendment follows.
provided that from and after June
30. 1919. after the approval of this act,
and during the continuance of the
present war, for the purpose of con-
serving the man power of the nation,
and 10 increase the efficiency in the
production of arms. war munitions,
food and clothing for the army, II shall
be unlawful TO sell for beverage pur-
poses except for export. any distilled
spirits and no distilled spirits held
in bond az the date of the approval of
this act shall be removed therefrom for
beverage purposes The commissioner
of internal revenue is hereby author
lied and directed TO prescribe the rules
and regulations, subject 10 the appro-
val of the secretary of the treasury. in
regard to the removal of distilled sptF-
It's now helde in bond for ether than
beverage purposes. and for the extern
! sion OF the time now provided by law
1 for the withdrawal of such spirits
/ from bonded warehouses for beverage
! nurposes From and after I h r e
months after the approval of this act.
and during the continuance of the
| present war. no grain, cereal or other
/ ~~k
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28

to think that he favors the use OF every
army of allied nations in bringing
about the utter conquest of German
autocracy.
In taking the position of fAvorAAg
the esta adjustment of a new far-Aast9rn
front. thus preventing the establtsh-
ment of U-boat bases In the Pacific
and causing the Germans to pause IN
their efforts to draft Russian labor
for German munition plants. 0enerAI
Foch advocated the type OF fnterven.
ton SO successfully employed by Gen.
eral I.yautey when the French eetAb.
Iished a safe government in Morocco.
The effort to be directed In saving
Russia is as vet underlined. according
to prominent officials here. II 10
known. however. that a large misslcn
Of prominent manufacturers and pclit-
ical students will be asked to 20 to
vladivostok and that they will be
given ample military guards. This
mission will confer with the leaders
OF the region east OF the ural noun.
tains and will also consider the Atti.
tude of $4,000 or more Czecho-SlAvs
who have been waging hard light to
restrain the aggressions of the Ger.
mans Late advices indicate that the
Germans have found little difficulty
in transporting many friendly classes
from Russia into Siberia.
From facts at hand 1t would Appears
however, that the Germans are hav~
ing great difficulty In raobilistng the
forces they planned to have on the
western front by the middle OF this
summer. They have been unable 70
withdraw many troops from Ukraine
and Northern Russia and have made
little progress in dispensing the Csecho
Slavs and other elements who are ops
posing the Bolshevists in Siberia
Unless the published reports have
been colored by German AGENTS. e
would appear that the force needed BY
the allies to sustain the efforts OF the
economic and political mission 70 -
sent from this country would not ~
large. It is assumed that the Drttishs
French and Americans could eAsaly
send from two 10 three divistCnA ~
a total of about $4,000 to 1S.t00 A4m.
Further efforts toward brin8fn9 ~
| state of peace In the country ~ -
tecting the many @ltAA tnoo4
! could - made ~ the &c., ~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
METHOD|STS PLAN
WORLD EVANGELISM
Leaders Of Three Bodies in
America Formulate Work
for After War Period.
TO RAISE MILLIONS
Patriotism Marks Addresses at
Lake Junaluska Confer
'ence Rally Next Year
Arranged.

Especial to The Richmond Nirg:nlan
Lake Junalaska, y. G.. June Ell
Al the joint meeting Of leaders in
the Methodist Episcopal church,
South. the Methodist Episcopal church
and the Methodist church IN Canada,
for the purpose Of formulating plans
To meet conditions after the war. the
following program committee OF forty
five members were elected to formu-
late a world program setting forth the
responsibility OF American Methodism
for the worlds evangelization;
John F. Goucher. OF Baltimore.
chairman: W. w. Ptnson, Frank
Mason North Colonel S. -. Chown,
Bishop ". r. Lamhuth. Bishop y.
Hiraiwa, Bishop Frank W, Warne,
Bishop James Cannon. Jr., Colonel
f. w, Halford. Bishop John NJ Moore,
Bishop W, L Oldham. Bishop w F.
McMurry, y, y. Forsythe. III, A, Boar,
W f. Doughty, W. b. Beauchamp ,,
Fred Il. Fisher L. II, Rawlings. r. A.
Ward c J. l.. Bates. /. G Murdoch,
H. c Hawk. r T keeney, +. f,
nirendorfer. w. r Cram. J. r.
Trimhle, ]. ] stowe, Eli Pttman. T.
IN. Ivey 4. $ Cushman. W H Willis
bishop II. NJ. Duhose j w. Perry, 6
r Stuart. Judge !. y. Mccullough, l.
NJ. Thomas. Mrs. K. w. Mcdonnell. r
f.. Turnpseed, 4. + Watkins. William
A. Brown. c. c, Miles, n. w. Jones
and F. r. Keeney.
AT today's session the following
permanent officers were elected: Pres
| ident J. r. Pepper; Nice-Presiden
Colonel A w. Halford and Secretary
Ralph Ward.
/ AT the morning session surveys o
faFa}ert1 nnlIl al1AHn nv i
| Hawk. Or c. J. l.. Bates w. CT Cram
| w A Brown, G.. r. Winton. BishoI
I r. b Warne. Bishop ]. w. Lambuth
At night the needs of the home flel'
were presented by Bishop w. r Nc
hurry. Or. u. y. Forsyth. F c
Stephenson. and Ralph +, Dlf
| fendorfer.
Nearly every address delivered to
day partook of "A patriotic favor an
great emphasis was laid on the fac
that only sure way To win the war an
To realize national aspirations, was I
Support the government to the limi
and ar the same time to get ready. i
the name of Christ. to give to Americ
and all the world the only power tina
can make democracy safe,
President Woodrow Wilson VIZ
quoted as saying: Religion is the on
force in the world that | have eve
the life: and the proof of the tran:
formation is TO he found all over IN
world. and Is multiplied and repeat
ed as Christianity gains fresh terri
tory in the heaten world
As the meeting progresses those
a position to know are almost Gel
tain that the $4,000. 600 TO be aske
OF the Methodist Episcopal churc'
South, and the Methodist Episcop'
church will he freely given by IN
individual members of the church
both sections Of the United state
Next wear there will be a great den
onstration of all branches of Methot
, ism I'm columbus, Ohio. at which tin
10000 Methodists are expected
gather.
Several speakers today express
the hope that the day would not
far distart when organic union Won
take place between all branches
L
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
Chance to Give
Aid For Family
of Dead Officer
Fund Started Spontaneously
With -Four So subscriptions,
to Help Widow and Children
of Inspector shellhorse, Who
Was Slain in Discharge of
Duty.
tCopyrieht Underwood & Underwood.

Spontaneous and unsolicited Of
fers of assistance for the family
of j. c. shellhorse, prohibition
department inspector. who was
murdered at Alexandria Tuesday
night. came 10 The Eirginian yes
tertay from several entirely un-
related sources.
MIR. ShelIhorse. whose funeral
will take place today at Chat-
ham. left a widow and family
of ten children. 50 situated that
assistance + needed, and at once.
He died TN a straightforward and
courageous effort to make effec-
tive the mandate of the thinking
people of Virginia that the liquor
traffic must have no place within
the bounds of the commonwealth:
The first suggestion OF funo
to he raised came from Mr:
Samuel h. Woods of Arrowhead
farm. Charlottesville, who started
the list with IA SIS subscription
other offerings received during
the day, all without solicitation.
include:
Mrs. G.. A. Ctssei, Chariotte@-
VILE ...,....'
Rev. David Hepburn, Rich
mond ,..,...,. -" 80"
A r. Harris. Richmond S-'"
These subscriptions AFFORD the
nucleus for substantial fund,
which will go far toward helping
the family OF n man who gave mis-
life for Virginia, and for whom
no Official provision can he made.
To respond to this opportunity Ia
clear obligation which every
forward-Iooking Nirginian ought
To meet. The call comes with
sts,cial appeal to those who have
themselves given much of their
time. means and effort TO bring
about the states liberation from
liquor rule, hut who have not been
called upon for the supreme sac
ritice which this gallant officer
had TO make in the discharge OF
his duty as a servant OF the state.
The Richmond Virginian will
gladly receive further contribu-
tions to the Shellhorse relief fund
and will print in its columns ac-
acknowledgements OF all monies re-
cciyed. turning the money over
promptly to Mrs. Shellhorse for
the use of herself and her family
The letter of MIR. Woods, pro-
posing the collection Of fund
follows:
Editor Nirgtnian:
Sir.--Iast night MFR. Shellhorse
prohibition officer, was muir
dered near Alexandria, Va, by q
negro who was violating the law
Of the state and whom he. in the
discharge Of his duty. undertook
IN arrest. Mr.. Shellhorse leaves
dependent famiiy--a wife and ter
children. l am informed. He dice
In the execution OF great reform
inaugurated nv the people OF Ntr
ptn,a, a reform which has alread,
lessencd crime all over the STATE
and brought blessing to ever
community. Let MS raise funa
for the benefit OF MIR. Shellhorse''
family. which will be a substantial
expression Of our sympathy Will
them and n fitting testimonial Il
the fidelity OF this officer OF TIN
state and to his loyalty to tn
cause for which he laid down hi
life.
Very truly yours,
SAMUEL n WOODS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28
WHILE KAISERS PARLIAMENT BUBBLES OVER USE or -
DPI OMACY AND MAILED FIST, HAIG AWAITS NEW BLOW
RICHMOND CELEBRATES
WAR STAMP DAY TODAY

This is National war Savings
Stamp day-to help increase the
sales of thrift and war savings
stamps throughout the country.
Richmond will I've I'm line with the
entire nation I'm this celebration.
Mass meetings have been ar
ranged for every section of the city
and the best speakers have yolun-
teercd their services. Judging from
the tenor of the reports In the
hands of the committee last night,
this will he n great celebration,
Every person In the city Is In
vited to these mass meetings. A
special invitation Is extended TO
those who have not taken interest
In the thrift drive 10 the extent OF
purchasing stamps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-28

Continued on Second Pase).
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-04
Sergeant Brown was hard to satisfy

49, n - n - -
couldn't touch it, so he laid it in the hollow
of his arm and kept on firing; the huns kept
on yelling 'Kamerad!" and throwing down
their guns. Brown forgot danger and death,
he forgot that he was alone against hun
dred and fifty germans. He forgot every
thing but his job---Victory. And he walked
proudly into camp with one hundred and
6fty-nine prisoners.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-04
Buy Fourth Liberty Bonds
Don't let the SON go down"

H. D. Sternberger & Co
$500
]. G. Pittman.
Miss Eva Clinton.
H. D. Peck.
-
E. Tamm & Sons
49, sss.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-04

Felsenthal Sons.
J. D. Curtis Drug Co.
Harry Bigley.
NJ. Bauman.
Acknowledgment Co.
Davis & Rainey
Glass Drug Co.
Byrn-Sturdivant Drug Co.
The Leader.
Coppedge Drug Co.
w. w. Wagner.
L. M. Short.
First State Bank.
M. Rothschild & Co.
A. F. Clinton
Brownsville Bank.
Cent & Lesser
Straus Market.
]. Levy & Bro.
Stehlin Bros.
Ragland & Sons.
S. J. Turner.
N. r. Dupree & Co.
Mrs. A. w. Moody
Ben F. Clark.
R. H. Powers.
W. E. Barker,
I. P. Brummett.
Sternberger & Felsenthal.
Martin Bros.
]. A. Felsenthal.
A. Sellan.
Smoot Bros
E. Bacherig.
o. II. Johnson.
AT
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-04

Bob January tcOlOred Pool Room
Morris Manufacturing Co.
J. H. Coleman, Shoe shop (cOl)
C. J. Escue.
Walter Forrest Hardware Co.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-04

Believing that it is the duty Of
every person who enjoys the
freedom and privileges of citi-
zenship in our great Country to
do his utmost to help win the
war, the following firms and in
dividuals have periodically con-
tributed the money to pay for
this and other advertisements
Of the Fourth Liberty Loanl
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-10-04

We've got big job here, We must provide guns
and shells and food and clothing for with the spirit of
Sergeant Brownie send them forward Victory Let's do
job he did hisfearess persistenty and quickly Brown
didn't wait to do his dutywhy should your