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The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
SWISS DENY HUNS
WOULD SINK VESSELS
Diplomat Declares Germany Will
Permit Grain Shipments.

Oficial denial was made yesterday
by Hans Sulzer. the Swiss Minister,
of reports that Germany had threat
ened to sink all future grain ship
ments to Switzerland unless the
latter country agree to re-export
part of the American grain to Ger
many.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
VIII Farm OUT
Viennese Children

Amsterdam, April 12.-The city OF
Vienna Is negotiating with the Hun
garian government to farm out 10O.OOO
Vienna school children this summer.
The children, suffering from under
nourishment. are to be sent to work in
agricultural districts. where it is ex-
pected they will get better food.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
BURN GERMAN BOOKS.

Moose Lake. Mimi. April l2.-When
the Moose Lake High School opened
the teachers and pupils found they
were without German textbooks. A
note was left informing the teachers
that patriotism tempted US to toss
the books into the flames"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
Mason Falls to Death.

Elmira, April 12.-Herbert NJ. Low
ell, so, a well known attorney and
the only thirty-third degree Mason
resident in Elmira, was instantly
killed by falling from a window of
his office in the fourth story Of the
Robinson Building. When leaning
outward TO observe the approach of
street car he lost his balance
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13

will be done by James C. Stewart, Of
New York and Chicago.
The Shipping Board announced that
the recent shortage OF materials in
wood and steel yards, mostly steel. in
the South, had improved very much
in the last ten days.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
SUPREME CRISIS AT HAND
GEN. HAIG TELLS BRITISH:
u. S. BOYS SMASH GERMANS
Fight to the End"
Is Gen. Haig's Appeal

Every position must be held
to the last man." said Gen.
Haix In his dramatic charge 60
his men. There must be no
retirement With our backs to
the wall, and believing I'm the
Justice of our cause, each one
Of Ms must nsht to the end.
Safety of our homes, freedom of
mankind depend upon the con-
duet of each one of - I'm this
critical moment"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
Will Report Today
On Aircraft Program

The special committee composed of
Fl. Snowden Marshall. Gavin McNab
and E. Wells. which has been investi-
eating the airplane situation at the
Presidents request, will make its re-
port to Mr.. Wilson today,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
Fate Of Battle from Anas to Ypres
Depends Upon Arrival of APP
preaching French Reserves
ENGLISH BATTLING FIERCELY
German Re-enforcements Come to Aid of
Hard-pressed Turks in Palestine and
Make Their Presence Felt.

London April I2-The supreme crisis of the at hand
on the Flanders battlefield
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Hag inspiring army order drove
this truth home his today urging them stand the last
until help the way, reaches the front
With backs the wall and believing in the justice of our
each of fight the end There must be no 70
irement. Every position be held to the last mani"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
Clergy IHdoFse.

More than 200 hundred local pastors
Of all religious denominations. de-
clsred to be ono of the largest inter-
denominations gatherings ever held
in the District. met in the District
building yesterday afternoon to pledge
their hearty. positive and deter
mined support to the Liberty Loan
campaign. One Of the most far-fetch-
ing steps taken in the drive thus far
was the decision to hold patriotic
meetings during the period of the
drive.
Commissioner Brownlow delivered
an address of welcome. and Eugene
f. Thompson, of the District Liberty
Loan Committee, outlined the local
campaign.
A suggestion that honor rolls be es-
tablished in the vestibules of the diff
ferent churches received the support
Of the entire body, and plans for the
preparation of such honor rolls will
be made within a week.
Pass Resolution.
The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved:
That the clergymen Of the District
of Columbia, meeting in the District
building, hereby express themselves as
being heartily, positively and deter
minedly with and behind the govern
ment and the Liberty Loan Commit
tee of the District of Columbia, in
their efforts to sell and oYersell the
quota of the third Liberty Loan
Bonds assigned to this District.
And Furthermore. that so far as
possible each clergyman will arrange
patriotic celebrations in the church of
which he is pastor for the purpose of
obtaining best results"
Among those who backed up the
pledge are the following: Mgr. c. F.
Thomas. Rev. Randolph H. McKim,
Canon DcVries, Rev. George A. Mil
Ter. Rabbi Abram Simon and Rev.
j. Milton Waldron.
Yesterdays feature of the cam
paiSn was the simultaneous school
meeting program when a message
from Secretary McAdoo was read in
more than 10000 rural school houses
throughout the country.
Iowa last night was contesting
Oregon's claim to the honor of being
the first State "over the top" in the
drive Oregon has already won the
honor nag for exceeding its quota.
but Iowa's claim is to be presented
through the Chicago Federal Ieserve
Bank governor. 1t has not vet been
decided officially which State is to
have the premier honor.
Oregon will celebrate at Portland
next Saturday night and Iowa will
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
Portuguese Diplomat
Resting Comfortably

Yiscomte d'Alte. the Portuguese min
lister who was operated upon wednes-
day night, is doing well so his physi-
clans say.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
FERVENT APPEAL.

From aIg himself this message to the q
Britain today The crisis Of the
esashng advance Flanders stopped-re
That the meaning of the British chief
and as inspiring Nelson's immortal
The British fighting with their backs waI-which
the coast The French force
As the Marne and Ypre Foch allied the
West the center of the universe Upon strategic genius
Britain and France pin their hopes victory
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13
AUTONOMY FOR
IRELAND VOTED
BY CONVENTION
Home Rule Plan Adopted
by Big Vote with Ulster
Dissenting.
BULLETIN.

London. April 12.-The clause
Of the man-pOwer bill placing
conscriptIOn on ireland, was
passed by the house of COM
mons tonight.
The vote In committee on the
passage of the measure show
ed . majority of I6S.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-13

TELLING the truth to as many
i people as possible as often
as possible is the sum and sub
stance of good advertising.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

Under and by virtue of an execution
issued out Of the Circuit Court of Es-
Gambia County, FLORIDA, in a certain
cause herein lately pending wherein NJ
f. Hannah was plaintiff and Mrs Flor
ence Thompson was defendant, | have
levied upon and will on Monday, the hrst
day of July, 1918. during the legal hours
of sale before the front door of the Coun-
ty Court House in Pensacola, Escambia
County, Florida, sell at public outcry to
the highest and best bidder for cash the
tafowlng described real estate, situate in
Escarnbia County. Florida, to-wit: I'm
divided interest in the Santiago Coleman
Grant, Section Eight (s), Township Two
(2) South, Range Thirty-ore (31) West,
also undivided interest in Lot Three hun
dred six 5000, Block Thirty-one CID, Old
C.itys of Pensacola. together with the
tenements hereditaments and appurten
ances thereunto belonging, or in any wise
appertaining.
Deed at cost of purcha ser.
j. C. VAN PELT, Sheriff,
Escambia County, Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

Enormous war time demand Of this
wonder of a. money maker which We
exclusively own and control: clears
upward of $4,000 per day for sales
men because of the absolute war ne
cessity; government creates the de-
mand: every merchant. manufacturer
professional man farmer. buys; write
quick for exclusive protected territory
and trial offer. Larger territories as
signed to statesmen qualifying for
sales managers position to handle
crew of men of their own. The Jerome
Nm Laadt organization, So. Dear
born ST, Chicago. Ill. Sool
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
STUDENT PILOT FATALLY
INJURED AT MIAMI.

MIAMI, Fla, June Lieutenant G..
B. Evans OF Philadelphia, student
pilot at the naval air station here,
died last night as a result of injuries
received yesterday when his hydro
aeroplane fell into the bay from
height of 500 feet Chief quarter
master Mana CHAN, who was with
him, received slight injuries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
GEN. PERSHING REPORTS
QUIET AMERICAN SECTOR

WASHINGTON. June AFTER sew
eral repulses, the Germans APPARENTLY
haNe abandoned temporarily at leass
their efforts to retake the ground cap
tured by the Americans at Cantigny
General Pershing's communique tonight
reported quiet today at all points, oc-
cupied by American troops. He report
Ell the shooting down of another hos
til airplane.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
statesmen WANTED

PORTRAIT MEN-Make $500 per
day selling my patriotic flag por-
traits. 24-hour service on prints and
finished work. Write for catalogue. f.
H. Roberts Portrait Company. Kan
sas City. oVlo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
r. n. BUFORD
CANDIDATE FOR
JUSTICE SUPREME COURT OF
FLORIDA

FLORIDA.
/ was raised in Calhoun County.
FLORIDA Am forty years of age and
have practiced law since 1900. am
a plain man. and wish to be Justice
OF the Supreme Court OF Florida.
promise a square deal TO every
man and every interest. The judici-
airy should not lend favor to any par
ticular individual or class or interest,
but should dispense pure justice and
thereby hold the confidence and re-
spect of all good men.
Fine spun technicalities should yield
to. and not prevail against. sound
reason and justice. Appellate Courts
should SETTLE. and not DODGE, the
questions presented. Public business
in COURTS. as we'll as in other de-
partments. should be disposed of rap
idly and efficiently Delay defeats
justice.
am opposed to the practice OF
Judges INDUCING in long vacations.
leaving their dockets and official bus
mess in congested condition.
firmly believe that l shall be NOM
mated and elected. II l am, l pledge
the most thorough and faithful service
of which I am capable.
Sincerely,
n. n. BUFORD.
(Paid ADVERTISEMENT
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

To the People of Florida:
| am a candidate for Attorney General at the
coming Democratic primary.
Have had twenty-one years experience as
practicing Solicitor, Attorney at Law, and Proctor
in Admiralty before the Federal courts, represent
ng French, Spanish, Cuban and American IN
terests.
Past Representative Duval county in Legis-
lature and Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives; Judge of Municipal Court of Jacksonville,
and member Democratic conventions and execu-
tive committees.
Believe my broad experience and practice as
lawyer especially should equip me for the duties
of Attorney General
If nominated and elected Attorney General,
will give faithful attention to the duties Of the
office
I solicit your support ,5s.%2 primary.
-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

SALESMAN-Capa specially man
for Florida Staple line on NEW
and EXCEPTIONAL terms. Vacancy
now. AttriSe i've commission contract.
s35 weekly for expenses. Gillett, JAZZ
Carlin Bldg, Cleveland, o. 3o15
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

SUCCESS statesmen at once:
general trade in Florida STAPLE line
Splendid commission contract. $50
weekly for expenses. G. r. Williams,
1920 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio, Dept
a2oo $3.50
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
POSITIONS WANTED

In memory OF Mr.. Frank L. Mayes.
and In recognition Of the spirit OF
heipfuiness that was his, The Journal
viii i~-~rt under this classification
free Advertisements for those In need
o, entp'oy Hteut.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
u - F :" O q ID
WANTED BY
Tar 4 Turpentine Co.
ISPOT CASH ON DELIVERY

SPOT CASH ON DELIN EN-
Wood is paid by the cord, prices
governed by weight, per cord,
ranging from $3.50 to S11.00.
Shipments by rail or water.
We have bought tar wood for
IT years without a skip and are
always ready to take any guam
tity at highest prices.
In many places we can furnish
motor trucks to haul to railroad
at lower cost than hauling with
mules.
Good profit in shipping it. Write
for particulars, prices and speci-
fications.
PENSACOLA TAR &
TURPENTINE co.
GULLPOINT, FLA.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

general trade in commission con-
tract; ss5 weekly for expenses. G. K.
Williams. 1920 Euclid Ave, Cleveland.
Ohio. Dept 1922. SooV
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR SALE CHEAP - suburban
home a short distance north of new
ship yard fruit and nuts in abundance.
NJ, p. Cornelius, r 1. ooFo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR SALE-Five passenger Chevrolet In
good condition. Cheap for quick sale.
Nav be seen at Abbott Auto Repair Com
pany.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

=. G. A. NJ.
/. Regular communication of Es-
VA Monday June Srd. at 1880 p. m.
Wednesday, May %. at 1880 p: m.
W. Work in the +. c. Degree. visit
Visiting Bros. fraternally invited.
ing Bros fraternaIIy invited.
T. H. LONG,
w. +. BIGGS. W. M
Secretary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
FOR SALE

FOR SAIE5Soda Fountain in excellent
condition, very cheap for cash. May
be seen at Pou'S stables
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR SALE-Mans,a plddy Feed for little
chickens in hundred pound sacks. X. G
Hancock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

YOUNG LADY with some office ex-
perience desires part time position
(s a. m to D. mo- Phone 1855.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

wANTED-Sftuation by reliable and
experienced Waterman, familiar
with engines. boilers and pumps. Ad-
dress W. care Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR SALE-Ford car. good as new.
May be seen at 1oe South Bayien
street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR SALE+Seven room house on
large lot. Paved street. Would sen
mart of furniture. 1915 North stn
P 3047
avenue.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
PIANO TUNING

We tune and repair pianos to
your entire satisfaction. Esti-
mates free. THE PIANO SHOP,
z. A. Thomas, Manager, Phone
791, 1920 E. Garden ST.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

AMERICA AND THE GREAT WAR
Greatest seller in years. EVERY
American wants 1t. Lavishly Illus
trated. Low price. We will Pay you
$4,000 to distribute It. Sample free.
80 3o53
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
MIAMI WOMAN GUILTY
OF NUMBERING HUSBAND

MIAMI. June IA jury late today
returned a verdict OF first degree muir
der against Mrs. Grace Howell on a
charge of numbering her husband, and
recommended mercy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

EoR sAI,EGas range in good con-
,;.;or u;,, sell for So. 4-burner
Eve Anplv 1916 East Lloyd.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
POSITION WANTED

POSITION WANTED
LADY desires position as bookkeeper
or assistant Experienced. Can
furnish reference. Address r. care
journal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS

NEW HOTEL YLDER, Indian Springs
Georgia. A health and summer re-
sort hotel modern in every respect
Cottage rooms and apartments Tor
rent, furnished. ooZo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
DENTIST

DR.. Lemuel CoIson. goa 1-2 s. Palafox
Street. Phone $50. Special attention
given plate. repairing and vulcanite work.
Hours to 12. 20 p. m. 2927tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02
Additional Classified Adds
WANTED TO BUY

wANTED-Second hand Underwood
Typewriter. must be cheap for cash
Phone 1347. Sot2
TOP SALE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR sALE-Invincible STRAIN VIZ nnse
wyandotte- cockerels' hatchins e ge
ana baby chickens. Catalog free.N 80
fer Jersild, Roscoe. Ala.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

A Stenographer Of several years ex-
perience wants extra work. Shf
has her own machine, SIS, care Jour
nal
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

LOST-Small platinum pin, set with
sapphire and pearls. Phone 800.
Reward. zJ1l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

SUBSCRIBE TO THE JOURNAL
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

FOR QUICK SALE, CHEAP!
One Mitchell Seven Passenger Six, IN
GOOD condition, one Oakland Roadster,
one Buick Roadster. May be seen az q
West Romano Street.
One Buick Roadster $50, one BUICK
PASSENGER touring car $3.50 and one
Moon passenger car.
81 W. Romano Street.
UNITED AUTO SALES co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-02

IoST-U d. C. medal-laurel wreath with
gold sword and enamel confederate
flag crossed on il. Printed on the SWORD
in white enamel is r. z. Lee Loss Pc
tween Alcan iz and Liberty Inn. Finder
return to Crystal Pharmacy and receive
reward. $3.50
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-11
BRITISH GAIN GROUND; FORCE GERMANS TO VACATE POSITIONS
 HELD SINCE WAR COMMENCED

PARIS, Nov. 6.-The British advance of the Nor mai forest is still in progress General Hag, who is ductng the advance has occupied several commanding posi- tions and is driving the Germans from their trenches and using artillery fire with good results The men under him are determined drive their enemies far beyond their border the quickest possible time and using the bayonet with telling effect.
 SEVERAL VILLAGES TAKEN.
 PARIS, Nov 6.-General Hag, in his operations east of the Normal forest has taken several villages and the i'm porant railway junction of Aunoye. With this junction taken away from them the Germans compelled to beat hasty retreat it of their main lines of nicaton in that sector.
 FURTHER RETREAT NOTICED
 LONDON Nov 6-General Haig reports that he is still pressing the Germans back from Normal forest and at the present time they have entrenched themselves in positions previously prepared in anticipation of the retreat
 DISLODGED BY ARTILLERY
 By the effective of artillery General Haig has ceeded in dislodgng the Germans from their positions forcing them point beyond the Normal forest and the Bavey road The loss of the enemy said to have been heavy caused chiefly by their stiff opposition to the British advance
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-11
FRENCH COMPEL GERMANS TO
 RETREAT ALONG WHOLE LINE:
 MANY TOWNS HAVE BEEN TAKEN

PARIS Nov. 6.-The soldiers of France made one of the important advances today since the outbreak of the war; driving the enemy before it. The advance made in the vicinity ofWervns, and its conclusion the ow of Montcornet and Ree had been included in the line tablshed by the French army.
 SIX MILES ARE GAINED
 PARIS Nov. 6.-Using every available piece of artil- ery the French today started heng the positions of the Germans and within short time compelled them to evacuate strong positions Taking up the excavating movement with rushing tactics the French had the Germans seeking protection among the rns which in this ton.
 REAR GUARD ACTION
 Overcoming what resistance remained the French con- tinued advance fast pace and engaged with the German guard who fled panic stricken to the main body.
 IMPORTANT RAILWAY JUNCTION TAKEN
 PARIS Nov. o-In the action today the French enter ed the of Vervin which of the most important railway functions in this sector. Vofares which is five miles the southwest of Vervns, passed by the ad- vancing French and many of supplies fell into their hands, The action along the whole line in this sector and the Germans unable withstand the ruses of the oncong troops leaving positions that they had been many days in preparing
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-11
AMERICANS OCCUPY SEDAN BY ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT
 ADVANCES MADE DURING WAR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7-Reports received here today from General Pershng convey the information that the American troops have occupied the city of Sedan entering that place in triumph yesterday afternoon four o'clock
 AMERICANS STILL GAINING.
 WITH AMERICANS AT SEDAN, Nov. 7-The suc- of the American still continuing Several gains have been made of the Mouse in conjunction with the French armies Due their advances and captures they have liberated the entire country between the Mouse and the Bar rivers.
 MANY CAPTURES MADE
 Since the first of November the American army in its operations the Sedan have made several important captures and large quantity of material Included in the latter hundred and fifty large and of munitions, which turned good advantage
 WHIRLWIND DASH MADE CAPTURE
 AMERICANS ON SEDAN FRONT, Nov 7-The contngents comprising the Rainbow division and the First divisions made wirlwind dash the heights back of Sedan driving the enemy before and taking the dense woods in which they entrenched Brisk fighting mark ed the advance but the impetus of the American troops could be checked The bridges the river at this point commanded by strongly fortified positions and the my still holding this vantage point Heavy pieces of artillery being brought up and effort will be made dislodge them Failing in this pontoon bridges will be thrown across the stream and the advance continued
 BRILLIANT WORK COMMENDED
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Secretary of War Baker that the taking of the city of Sedan by the Americans of the greatest military achievements of the and would rank with any action that had yet taken place by any troops of the nations engaged
 AMERICAN TROOPS OVER MEUSE.
 PARIS, Nov 7.-The American troops have entered that part of the city of Sedan lying the bank of the Mese series of engagements necessary before the section had been cleared of the Germans That stub born resistance offered is evidenced by the large Der of German dead which dot the streets of the town
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-11
TO ESTABLISH
 QUARANTINE IN
 SEVERAL PARTS

Following the receipt of the news from Nome concerning the epidemic of influenza prevalent there Dr. J. A. Sutherland announced that quar- antine would be established at points in the interior.
 The Piledriver roadhouse will be converted into a quarantine station and deputy marshal stationed there to see that the rule of quarantine is enforced. All incoming stages and passengers will be halted there and detained for the required period. Provisions for bringing in the mail are being made and sufficient sup plies for the maintenance of those delayed at the station will be taken out as soon as possible.
 Commissioner Hilliard, at Eagle, has been ordered to establish a quar- antine station there and to see that the law is enforced in this regard.
 From all directions in the interior reports are received. that precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. In some sections travel has been stopped for an in. definite period.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-11

the reports that have been received from the strongholds, north and south.
 DEMOCRATS CLAIM GOVERNOR
 SYRACUSE. Nov. 6-Democratic state headquarters claim the election of Alfred Smith. as governor of the state of New York, by a clear ma jority of 1S,00O. with no possible chance of an upset to the calcula- tions.
 cLARk'S PLURALITY LARGE
 ST. LOUIS, Nov 6.-The complete returns for the state give Champ Clark plurality of 2.40O.
 HOUSE CONTROL REP.
 WASHINGTON. Nov. 6.-With the returns incomplete it is apparent that the Republicans will control the house by at least eleven members. The race for the senate contro! is close and all depends on the final returns from Michigan, where the latest reports show Ford close behind Newberry, and the states of Idaho and New Mexico At the present outcome the returns show 229 Re- publicans, 196 Democrats, one Social ist and nine in the doubtful class for the house. The senate returns show 47 Republicans and 46 Democrats. making an almost even break.