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The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
STRONG FIGHT ID
 CONTROL HOUSE
BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES ARE PLANNING FOR THE CAM
 PAlGN THIS FALL.
NORTH DAKOTA INDICATED
Disoyal Elements Rooted Out and State Is Shown to Be Doing Its Full Share in War-Farm Labor Prob lem.
By ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washington.-It is evident that both political parties are going to make Il very strong fight for control of the house of representatives in the cleo tions this fall. and at the same time elect as many senators as possible. It Is quite likely that there will be close working agreement between the na- tional committees and the congress sional committees and possibly the na- tional committees will have more to do with the coming campaign than the congressional committees. Usually in the off years congressional committees take full charge of the campaigns for the election of members of the house. but both parties seem to regard the contest this year of enough importance to induce them to use all the power of the national organizations in the cleo tions. There appears to be no lack of organization on the part of both par ties and it Is evident that each confi- denuy expects to win the elections this fall.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

modest violet tlaunts d shiny surface and looks as if 1t had been candied and ribbons are given an extra coat of pol ish.
 In such a season foulard and satins for dresses follow as the night the day. They are here in all their brightness and interesting variety of patterns. Figured foulards make the most sim pie designs in dresses appear less sim pie than they are.
 The polka dot has returned along with foulards. It invites our atten- tion in the dress shown at the left of the picture above, where white polka dots. in groups of three, Spangle sur face of flag blue. This youthful model has vestee of white wash satin at the front of the bodice and cascade of short flounces at the back of the skirt There is a girdle of the silk about the waist that surprises us with a little dip at the front. in the manner of q decade ago. Not much foulard is need ed in dress modelled on such simple lines; it is an unpretentious and pretty frock.
 In the dress at the right of the pie
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
CROSS IN HISTORY
Proof That It Was Mystic En- blem Long Before the Time
 of Christianity.

TN the Latin Vulgate the prophet Ezekiel says in Chapter 9:4-6, \ that those whom the Lord wished
 to save from the sword he caused the man with the inkhorn to mark on the forehead with the sign "thau'' which is the name of the Hebrew let ter of the shape of cross. In the English version this Is thus trans lated, the reading being:
 And the Lord said unto him: Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and cry for all the abomina- tions that be done in the midst there of"
 Prescott tells us that the Spaniard found the cross an object of worship in many of the native temples of Mexico.
 Doctor Brinton in his Myths" de- elares that the Indians regarded the sign of the cross as q mystic emblem. even before they ever heard of Chris tianity.
 The hammer of the god Thor was of the shape of cross. q fact of which Longfellow appears to have been ig- norant, for at the feast of King Olaf. he has represented the two signs as made in opposition to each other.
 The Rev. Barring Gould has said he found no difficulty in believing that the sign of the cross was an important emblem in nearly all primeval relig- ions.
 Cicero inveighed often and fiercely against the use of the cross as an in- strument of torture and death. He
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

ture n much more liberal use of mate rial is required to carry out the ideas of the designer. A tunic, with very full drapery, is ornamented with hand embroidery in a design that includes outlines of flowers, foliage and birds. It has Il surplice bodice with under sleeves of george,te crepe finished with il narrow band of metallic ribbon at the front and at the edge of narrow peplum. The eeorgette sleeves are finished at the wrist in the same way. This Is a quiet but rich looking frock in which it's owner can dress up to the requirements of any occasion in these days of much latitude in dress.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
THE STORY.

"Who shall roll away the stone
 From the tomb so dark and drear7" Sigh the loving women come
 To anolnt that Form so dear. lo, an angel robed in white
 Guards the place where late he lay; Powers of Darkness, shades of night, May not hold the Prince of Day. "Ye your risen Lord shall see,
 Quickly his disciples tell, Follow him 10 Gallee,
 Even Peter, thrice who fell" First to Mary will he come
 Seeking where her Lord doth lie, To his tender well-Ioved tone
 "Rabboni," her glad reply. He was known of them in breaking of bread"
 Him they'll know In breaking bread,
 Though the hands now pierced be Which the hungry thousands fed
 By the shores of Galilee. Him they'll meet from day to day
 As their earthly tasks they ply, By the sea, along the way
 "Peace!" and "Fear not, 1t Is l" Forty days on earth he'll spend,
 Still to put his glory by, Then to heaven to ascend
 Unto Gods right hand on high. Follow him to Bethany,
 Haven of his earthly rest, Meet it is that thou shouldst be
 With his presence latest blestl Tarry at Jerusalem,
 Mourning not as comfortless, Till the Holy Spirit come
 Here your waiting hearts to bless. Though no more on earth, apart,
 Ye may walk by his dear side, Yet his spirit in each heart
 To eternal truth shall guide.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

"alss Tn long ends. Altogether the de- ,s b,sn aceords with the new departure m 'ne combination of silk and wool by Style.
 velour is made in lightweights that fos Ne 'inS beautiful fabric practical
 spring and summer coats.
 ana iashioR authority who is keen wal @ Experienced buyer says that oa~ ,oDieh are demanding sheen in their fra~ rpafel this spring. From top to toe, ,,o' oui nat to shoes, the call is for lus- ma gp9 surfaces on which the light plays hs a 0ahceS. All the displays bear out tso assertion. In millinery, besides s,o sieam of ribbons and satins, there e,s uil sorts of glazed fruits and flow nls, iaeqNered wings and quills. var
 S4eu straws and ribbons. Even the
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
HELD CONVICTION OF TRUTH
Greatest Spiritual Phenomenon In His tory Seen in Transformation of the
 Savior's Closest Followers.

The Christian has more than "an in- timation of eternity" Instead of q yearning. supported though it be by analogies in nature, he has a positive assurance that Jesus became "the first fruits of them that slept" Uncon- vincing as the proofs cited by St. Paul in Corinthians and Galatians and the stories of the Evangelists might be- standing alone, the greatest spiritual phenomenon in history gives the scof- fer pause. We refer to the transforma- ton in the character and conduct of the Galilean peasants, after their dream of a new kingdom and eleir hope of power and place were shat tered by crucifixion of their leader as a criminal. They were huddled to- gether in an upper chamber, dreading the same fate. Suddenly they were turned into the boldest, most unselfish, most fervent preachers of a risen Christ, defying the power of Rome and of the priestly crew at Jerusalem. They testified to the resurrection and ascension and counted 1t glorious privilege to seal their testimony with their blood. They had neither the pow CT nor the purpose of imposture. They welcomed dungeons, scourgings, fire, sword, ealdrons of burning oil and cruel crosses, crying. with faces shin ing like unto those of angels, in the words of their earliest prosecutor and their greatest convert: 70 death, where is thy sting? o grave. where Is thy victory?"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
allowed motorcycles to go into thes. vapious parks.

Cato Sells, commissioner of Indian affairs, is very proud of the part which the Indians have taken in war activities. In recent letter he points out that their subscription to the first Liberty loan amounted to $i,6O7 ,S50. and to the second. S4,392, T50. The h. dians have also participated in Red Cross work and the schools have done a lot to help furnish supplies for the war. More than that, the Indians have gone into the service as. volunteers. and are likely to be found on the fight ing line in due time.
 Ever since the United States ac- quired the Philippine islands, near. 1y twenty years ago, there has been more or less of an uneasy feeling in regard To Japan. Out of this has grown what has been termed the ''yel- low peril" For many years the Jap anese menace was dragged out when ever there was an army or naval ap- propriation bill considered, and the danger which Japan was to the inter- ests of the United States given as q reason why both the army and the navy should he greatly strengthened.
 Probably this long period of uneasi- ness or apprehension is responsible for the feeling of uncertainty that exists in regard to Japan's activities in east ern Russia, There have been criti- ciSms of Japan because she would not furnish men, ships or money at any point where there was real fighting against Germany, although she is one of the allies and was one of the coun- tries early in the fight But now it is believed her own interests may be threatened and for that reason she Is willing to take an active part, and just as she is ready to do so. there seems to be a sort of scary feeling as to whether all will be well after Japan has had her way in Siberia.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
Beyond Hope.

"So you've quarreled with your fiancee?" "Yes l fear it's all over" Don't give up so easily. Call her on the telephone" Its no use She used to know who I was the moment l said Hello.' Now she positively refuses te recognize my voice. ."-BIrmingha Age-Herald.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

Secretary Houston of the agricul- tural department believes that there are great possibilities for obtaining lages, and the department hopes that every community will utilize all the man power possible in planting and harvesting crops this year Here is a part of statement made by Secretary Houston:
 "If soldiers are willing to serve in the trenches, ts dig dltches. build rail roads and risk their lives, many civil ians can well afford to spare n part of their time to serve in the furrows and fin the harvest fields"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

argued that 1t was shameful to the Romans to use method so utterly barbarous. Had his advice been taken what would now hold the place of the cross as the emblem of the Christian religion?
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

The differences between the Missis- sippi senators, who never speak to each other and cordially detest each other. often furnishes a nice little by play in the senate. Not long ago dur ing the discussion of the shortage of farm help Senator Vardaman of Mis- siSslppi suggested that the soldiers who knew anything about working on farm should be furloughed so that they could 20 home and help make ii large crop. In 3he course of an hour or so Senator Williams took the floor and rldlculed the idea with all of the sarcastic invective at his command. al- though he never mentioned Vardaman or Intimated that Fardaman had taken the other side. Williams told a story about how old Gov. Joe Brown of Georgia wanted the soldiers to come home during the war between the states and work on the farm until they were wanted to go Into battle. and then they would be sent back again.
 The discussion developed that only about per cent of the farm labor had been taken for service in the war. The real facts are that farm labor has gone to the cities and the biz towns where there is a great demand for labor with high prices.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

IL is not often that man voluntar- fly retires from the senate. It often happens that q man will continue to be a candidate, and say that he is forced in because some one forsooth. has said that he would he beaten any how. Many q senator has gone into a fight after saying that he would like to be relieved of the duty, and given that as reason for his so doing. At the same time 1t is not often that q man retires when he has got rather easy sailing ahead, therefore. 1t is rather surprising that William Alden Smith of Michigan should decide to get out of the senate at this time. William Alden has had long career of pub lie service and he is mighty we'll placed on committees, but he has decided to retire even though his friends say that he could easily be reelected.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28
THE LESSON.

Thou shalt be with me in Paradise" Fear no longer death, the tomb:
 He is risen, thou shalt rise. Easter light dispeis the gloom,
 With thy Lord is Paradise. We which are alive and remain shall be caught up to meet the Lord In the air. And so shall we ever be with the Lord"
 Tarry till he call thee home;
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

Gee. I should think they'd have a trolley line here!" is an expression that has frequently been heard by vis- itors in the Yellowstone, Yosemite and other national parks. So far no per mits have been given for the construc- ton of trolley lines. because it was feared that 1t would dlsfgure these great natural wonder-spots. But Sec retary Lane has gone to the extent of allowing automobiles to be used in the parks, although that caused a protest on the ground that 1t would scare the wild animals and birds. Now Secre- tary Lane has gone a step farther and
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

More rigid methods of dealing with spies In this country are likely to be utilized if any American soldiers should be shot for disobedience of or ders. For instance, the sentiment seems to be expressed pretty generally by public men in Washington that they do not look kindly upon death sentences for soldiers who may have fallen asleep while on duty at the front, while spies in this country are let off with sentences of years or two years Imprisonment. Talk on this sub- ject develops the fact that Americans generally would rather see the spies shot than these soldier boys who, of course, are subject to severe penalties for violation of orders.
 Some of the saddest stories of the Civil war are of those cases where men were court-martialed and ordered shot for going to sleep on picket duty. Whenever possible President Lincoln pardoned such men. There Is also a demand by military authorities for the shooting of deserters In this country, but the sentiment is still against such drastic action and will be until some of the spies that have been doing such damage are sentenced to the usual penalties prescribed for spies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

No state of community likes to have the brand of disloyalty placed upon it. and consequently North Dakota is making every effort to get out from under the smirch which certain peo- pie of that region placed upon the state In connection with the war Senator McCumber has several times insisted upon the loyalty of his state. and very recently Claude s. Spencer of Bis marck, the capital, explained that the state is now loyal to the core and has 5000 men in uniform. He went on to say that very effective steps had been taken to root out the disloyal class that caused so much trouble and gave the state such a bad name. Units of state defense have been organized and armed. Those who have not rifles have shotguns and the probabilities are that they will make 1t rather disagreeable for any persons that undertake to preach disloyalty in the future.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

Senator Hardwick of Georgia does not take kindly to the legislation that has been passed for war purposes, par ticularly when 1t infringes on the Con- stitution. The Georgia senator has a great reverence for that document, and even wartime necessity does not ira- press him with the necessity for strain Ing the ancient document to some ex- tent. During a recent debate in the senate the Georgia senator said:
 "We have got to have q shipping cor poratiOn, the government running the railroads, the government running busi- ness credits in this country; we have got to have centralization at the ex- pense of state governments, centraliza- ton at the expense of individualism in this republic. until we have heaped upon our people a system of laws that when the sum total is carefully weighed is just about as obnoxious as the system under which the Russians lived before they got rid of the ear"
 "Otherwise 1t is all right. I sup poser" remarked Senator Reed of Mis- souri.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

Seven miles above Washington Is the historic Cabin John bridge. The few persons who pass that way notice that workmen are busy on one corner of the bridge, and If they stopped to investigate they would find that the workmen are engaged in restoring the name of Jefferson Davis to a big stone which forms part of the structure. When this bridge was built Jefferson Davis was secretary of war, and his name was placed upon the bridge be- cause 1t was built under the direction of the war department. During the Civil war when an intense prejudice arose in the North against Jefferson Davis, somebody chiseled his name off Cabin John bridge. But now that feel ing has all subsded and his name Is to be restored.
 In this connection 1t may be men, toned that there are quite number of people who feel great indignation when they think of the statue of Fred erlck William the Great, the ancestor of the present leader of the Huns, standing in front of the war college in one of our big military reservations In Washington. It has been proposed that this statue should be torn down and melted into bullets for the use of the troops who are now facing the Huns in France.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-03-28

Tarry till he call thee home;
 If from earth to take thy rest, Or to wait until he come
 With the Lord" forever blest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
DEATH LIST 20
FROM TORNADO
IN MINNESOTA

Tyler MINI. Aug. 22-Tyler TO-
nigh, presents scene Of death and
tesolations the result of the tornado
which struck this little town last
night. The death list mounted to
= tonight Between fifty ami sixty
PERSONS were injured five of whom
ere in a serious condition. Thirty
business houses and about as many
residences were demolished. The
storm tore a path through the town
FIVE blocks long and two blocks wide
Tho property loss is estimated at
about half a million dollars. Search
,rs worked all afternoon and into the
n;.ht endeavorine to release young
RAN woh was caught beneath ms
home. He was rescued alive after
teing buried for more than twenty
ours. His father. who sat near him
in their home when the storm
struck the town. was instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
BRITISH AGAIN VICTORS

With the British Army in France,
Aug. -, $50 p. M-CBy the Asso-
ciated Pressl--Thtre was fierce
lighting today along a large sec
ton Of the British front, from
south of Arras virtually through
to the river Sommo. Again the
British have been victorious. The
battle north OF the Ancre ragged all
day long, while ten thousand yards
to the south another British force
which crossed the Ancre during the
night and opened an attack at day
break was driving steadily into the
enemy positions on the high ground
between Bray Sur Somme and Al
bert and had already captured a
thousand prisoners.
The Germans are retreating from
the section between the two points
where the British armies are ham
rnering them and where they are
threatened with being left in a pock-
Ct The town Of Albert is reported
60 have fallen into the hands Of tbs
British who are pressing the enemy
hard.
Along the Arras- Albert railway
emhankment and on both sides Of IL
heavy fighting continues. On the
northern half Of the battle front the
british storred the enemy positions
and captured them, infiicting terri
fic losses on the enemy. They then
rushed eastward at various points.
] hey occupied Sonelncourt trench
we'll to the east of the embankment,
and were reaching out similarly at
other points at the same time beat
ing down desperate attacks launched
b. the enemy in an effort to regain
his valuable lost position.
A counter-attack this afternoon
north Of Courcelles was completely
broken down by the British before
the Boche gained single foot OF
ground. despite his evident determi-
nation to do so. The value Of the
positions along the embankment can
readily be seen. The country is fiat
and the railroad runs along the top
Of high made to order ridge. when
oyerlooks and controls considera pie
shell cleaned ground on either side
OF it. To the south from Achiet-Le-
Grand TO the Ancre the armies IN
battle sweeping backwards and tor
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
LINE CRUMBLING

{By The Associated Press.)
The German battle line III France
IS still crpmbling under the impetus
Of the attacks of the French and
British
From the region Of Soiss ms
around the curve in the front 70 the
vicinity Of Lassiney the enemy has
been visited with TURNER heavy de-
feats. while further north between
die Sommc river at Bray md t..
south Of Arras. Field NJ II &hal Hays
nea have continued thar v!ctaI ious
thrusts.
on no sector Of the front have the
C&mans been able TO stay their foes
nl@ have captured a large nunbol
of additional towns and vantage
pc .rts which in the Surth2r piosecu.
tor Of the offensive are Of the Ut,
most strategic value. Nowhere is the
er.emy being permitted 10 pause fol-
breath. The armies CT Hai5, Manglr
and Humbert are pressing their ad
vantage with strength that brooks
n" denial Of their efforts.
Thousands Of prisoners, lureron;
guns ana machine guns and large
stores Of war supplies have been add
ed to the stocks already in allied
hands, To the British alone in the
past two days Of fighting have come
more than 5000 prisoners.
In new offensive begun by Haie
from the north of the SCmme to AL.
bert an advance Of two miles east.
ward already has been made over
the six-mile front. In this fighting
the town Of Albert, on the Ancre. the
keystone Of the German defense pro
tecting the Germans north of the
Somme has been taken. Here the
British made 400 Germans prisoner
The Ancre River to the south OF
Albert was crossed by the British.
thus forming a serious menace to the
enemy around Bray where at last re-
ports the Americans were in the bat
tie line. Desperate resistance has
been offered TO the further eastward
advance of the British in the sector
Immediately south Of Arras where
the important railroad town Of Ba-
have seems to be the immediate OBJ
jective. Particularly heavy fighting
occurred at Achiet LIE Grand, but
aitnoush me town changed hands
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-23
E. A. Folsom, Chairman Civilian Relief

this town would say that the local
branch of the American Red
Cross was in constant touch with
this case and we are satisfied
that she was well cared for.
(Signed) IL. A. FOLSOM.
Chairman Civilian Relief"
Now let me read you exactly what
happened in this case that the Dem
ocrats have been disappearing"
said Mr.. Ham. He then read the de-
position by the selectmen of the
town of Sanford, as printed above:
There are the facts" said Mr.
Ham. What do you think of them?
Can you believe that the officials Of
any town would allow any such pro-
ceedings as the Democratic speakers
have alleged? OF course they
wouldn't And there is another thing
about this affair that l want you to
note. When these Democratic speak
ers first told this story in Sanford.
they were very careful not to men,
ton the name Of the town where they
said the incident was recorded The
people of Sanford supposed it might
be some case in another part of the
State for they had never heard any
thing about any Mrs. OBrien in
their own town being neglected.
Challenged. they gave the name Of
the town.
This story by the Democrats is but
sample Of the kind of stuff they are
using to discredit the magnificent
work of Governor Miliken. They are
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