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Malvern daily record., 1918-02-07
LAMBERT LOCALS ,

We sure have been having some bad weather here and quite a bit of sick ness. MT. Willie Mackey is very sick, Mrs. Carrie Lambert has been very sick for some time.
 Mrs. J. M Putnam of Prescott is visiting her sick sister, Mrs, Lam- bert.
 Elmer Lambert who is attending Amity High school is home spending a few days with his parents, B. H. Lambert here.
 Herbert Bagwell and Miss Malissia Shuffield were the 27 of Jam at the home of Mir. O. E. Bagwell near Bis mark, we wish them much happiness, Hallie and John Shuffield made a business trip to Amity last week. We are all hoping Spring has come as the weather has changed, best wish es to the Journal and its readers.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-07
WOMEN TO MA IKE DRIE
 RE GlSTRATON V

A drive for the registration of the War strength of the Women of Hot Spring county well be on between the dates of Feb. 17th to 23rd All women over the age 16 years are earn estly requested to register, thus giv- ing census of all women capable of any kind of service at home or in wid- CT flieds.
 The Governor of Arkansas asks the women of the state to respond loyal 1 ly to this request. There is nothing compulsory about women's service, paid or unpaid. Trained registrars will have charge of the business of signing the registration cards. All that is asked of the women, is to fall in line Loyalty. Below is a list of the women in charge of the work for Hot Spring county;
 Chairman of Registration, Mrs. A. Browning.
 1 Chairman of Publicity, Miss Clarice Baker.
 Trained Registrars, Mrs. Harold Strauss, Mrs. A. Browning, Miss Stella Boyle, Mrs. Jennie Slater, Miss Clariee Baker, Mrs. Henry Berger, Mrs. Felix Cooper, Mrs. Jake Boyle, IT,, Mrs. Henry Mcdonald, Mrs. R. S. Norton. Walco: Mrs. A. B. Clark. Perla: Mrs. Elliss, Mrs. Harold Strauss, Miss Bridewell. Arkansas Land: Mrs. Henry Taylor, Miss Flor ence Fairbanks. Social Hill: Mrs. Zula Burnett. Donaldson: Mrs. Goza. Miss Stella Boyle.
 All the teachers at the Public schools, who can help in registaring the women or girls at the school are asked to meet with all the Registrars for instructions at the Red Cross Saturday morning, Feb. 9th, at 9. o'clock.
 Mrs. R. Y. Philips, Chairman Woman's Con- National Council of Defense.
 Mrs. Jennie Slater, Secretary and Treasurer
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-07
SECRET MARRIAGE
 Is ANNOUNCEMENT

An announcement of great sur prise to her many friends is that of the wedding of Miss Mabel Adair to MT. J. E. Mills of Little Rock, which took place at the home of her mother, Mrs. Emma Adair, January 18th at 6:30 o'clock.
 The Rev. J. T. Howell of the 1st Baptist church performed the cere- mony in his usual impressive manner.
 There were present at the marriage only the brides mother and the immediate family.
 On account of the illness of Mrs. Adair the marriage has been kept se- cret until today. When announce ments have been mailed to the friends of MT. and Mrs. Mills.
 Miss Adair has for several years been a successful and popular teacher in our Public schools. She is equal ly popular in church and social cir les and.numbers her friends by the score.
 MT. Mills is an engineer for the Mo. Pacific Railroad Co.,, having been in the employment of that company for many years Mr. Mills has pro- ven himself to be man of sterling qualities and is held in high esteem by his many friends.
 This paper joins their many friends in wishing for this popular couple a successful aud happy married life.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-07
MRS. BROWNING
 THANKS CONTRIBUTOR. 5

Mrs. Browning wishes to thank al who donated to her for the Salvation Army War Fund. If any others wisF to contribute they may either call he or leave the money with MT. Robt Smith at Bank of Malvern. The following people responded: MT. T. E. Marshall, Mrs. J. H. B. Adams, Mrs. R. Y. Phillips, Mrs. Harold Strauss, Mrs. w. D. Leifer, Miss Peria Strauss, Mrs. H. F. Kapp, Mrs. D. D. Glover, Mrs. A. E. Murray, Mrs. P. s. Garden, Mrs. J. T. Browning, Mrs. W. E. McColpin, Mrs. M. M. Duffie, Miss Rena C1ardy, Mrs. Hannah Fordham, Tyler & Linvall,
 Mrs. J. M. Glenn,
 Mrs. E. c. Adair,
 Mrs. E. H. McCray, Mrs. John Lindahl, Mrs. R. P. Goodman, Mrs. J H. Beerstecher, Mrs S. H. McMillan. MT. J. W. Yarnell, Mrs. T. A. Miller,
 Mrs. D. s. McCray, Miss Agee McCray, Mrs. J. w. Hall.
Malvern daily record., 1918-02-07

Miss Letha Coston has returned to her home at Hot Springs, after an ex- tended visit to her grandmother, Mrs. c. A. Young and other relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

baGis Tor ths big canvass which ~
hopes to compleke In the nsxt 01ge
months.
There WIN bs nfteen figures In t1be
painting, including Admiral Beatty,
ing, Rear Admiral Sir Reginald
Tyrwhitt ana the five German dele-
gates. II the painting fs completed
In time It will be exhibited at tho
Royal Academy next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

be placed On canvass b. Sir Jehn
Lavery OF the Reyal Academy Sir
John made special visit to the
grand feet at the request Of the
British admiralty to make the pre-
liminary sketches for the painting.
He was present In the admiraIs
cabin during the whole Of the con-
ference and painted finished study
of the scene which will serve as a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
70 PAINT SURRENDER SCENE

q LONDON, November q British
Wireless Service) historic scene
in Admiral Sir David Beatty's cabin
on the Queen Elizabeth when the
German delegates arranged for the
surrender of the German fleet Is to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
PASSING or HUN NAVAL POWER.
.NTOTT1E HANDS OF TIE ALLIES
Program Of Submission Laid Down by
Commander Of British Fleet Carried
- Out According to Plan.

mission gave note of solemnlty to
the gala scene on the New York. As
soon as the royal party stepped
aboard the royal ensign was hoisted
to the masthead.
This was the first time since the
United States entered the war that
any ceremonial punctilio has been
observed. King George was touched
by the sight of his standard snap
ping in the breeze above the Stars
and Stripes and expressed his appre-
citation.
King George. the Prince of Wales.
Admiral Beatty and other members
OF the visiting party were received by
Admirals Rodman and Sims and other
officers of the fleet. They made Il
Of marines standing stiffiy at atten-
ton and sailors manning the rails.
The party then went below to the ad-
mirafs cabin, where it visited for half
an hour: The king appeared to have
| fine time. Formalities were ahan-
doned. Admirals Beatty, Sims and
Rodlnan were in high spirits and their
good-natured banterinG kept the
whole party laughing.
It was an Interesting manifestation
relations cementing Great Britain and
America. During his call King George
voiced the brotherly. feelings of the
two naTies. with a suggestion that
arrangements might well be made for
joint n1aneuve"s every year by the
American and British fleets. His pro-
posal was quickly and heartily sec
onded by the American officers.
AS the king entered the royal barge
the order came from the officer on the
bridge to the sailors and marines,
Three cheers for the King of Eng
land" Cheers were given with such
will that they brought an answering
| cheer from the men on the distant
Ships fthe American squadron.
German Destroyer Sank by Mine.
LONDON. November q (by the AS
ISOLATED Press).-One German de-
stroyer while on its way across the
| North sea with the other ships of the
German high seas fleet to surrender
| to the allies struck a mine. The war
ship was badly damaged and sank.
HARWICH. England. November q
(by the Associated Press).-Anotller
| fiotilla of German T-boats surrender
ed today to a British squadron. There
were nineteen submarines in all; the
| twentieth, which should have come
| today, broke down on the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

By the 4ssociated Press.
EDINBURGH, Thursday. November
IL, Sp.m.-GeEnany as a naval power
ceased to exist today. The heart OF
her mighty deet-fourteen ships of
the line, seven light cruisers and fifty
destroyers-surrende to an armada
Of British, American and French YES
sells, the greatest fighting force that
ever stood out to sea.
The infinitely detailed program OF
submission laid down by the COM
mauder Of the British fleet was car
ried out strictly according to plan.
Tho German warships, strung out in
a single column almost twenty miles
long, appeared at. the rendezvous at
the appointed time and were led into
tho Firth Of Forth between twin col
umns Of allied ships, which over
Tapped the Germans at each end. To
night the enemy craft are anchored
in the firth under guard as prisoners.
A surrender on such gigantic scale
has no precedent in naval history
Although the wonderful naval spec
tacle was the same, as peace>t1me re-
view and evoked little enthusiasm
American and British officers could
scarcely. credit the evidence of theiI
eyes. 1t was an event which shattered
all naval traditions and ideals.
Men animated by the spirit of Law
ence's Don't give up the ship!.' and
Nelson's England expects every man
to do his dutyn could not conceive OF
such an inglorious fate as that to
which the great enemy sea force was
submitting. Tho Associated Press
correspondent, standing on the deck
Of an American dreadnauSht, heard
an officer exclaim. Even the poor Ole
Spanfards, knowing they hadn't q
chance caue out Of Santiago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

NOT
This 10 the styieplus
Great coat-a long storm
coat-and unusually stylish
for . coat Of this type.
Ssyleplus oyercoats are
made in all popular models
and fabrics. Let . StylepluS
merchant show. you ous
before yau decide On a
oyercoss.S : - ~ -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
NO MORE RIB COVERS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Noth'
ing 10 cover the ribs,
will be dashing down the street with
the ribs and tops bare, Factories
making the covers have been asked
by the council OF national defense to
begin making powder bags
The same applies to the manufac.
ture Of women's corsets.
This In the first case Of dverting
industrial plants to war work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
DON'T HAVE TO SERVE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE
state department has decided that
citizens OF neutral European coun.
tries do not have TO serve In the
American army. To be released they
should appeal thru their diplomatic
agents. This ruling applies, whether
or not first papers have been taken
out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
WAR CORRESPONDENT
TO LECTURE TONIGHT

a picture OF conditions in Europe
will be painted by Frederic Coleman.
American war correspondent. recent.
Iy returned from the front. In n lee
ture Saturday night at the Metropol.
itan theatre. under the auspices Of
the British.American Relief associa-
ton.
He viii also tell OF his observations
In the Orient, where he was sent ON
a special mission by the British and
United States governments.
Coleman was on the West front I'm
the early days OF the war. Later he
was In Mesopotamia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
DENMAN ACCUSES
CONGRESSMEN IN
SHIP ARGUMENT

WASHINGTON. Jan 1.-Two
members Of congress shared In re.
sponsibllity for loss Of more than rs
steel ships TO registry under the
American flag. according To charges
Of William Denman. former shipping
board head. made public today.
Sending Chairman Fletcher OF the
ship probe committee an outline Of
his prospective testimony. Dcnman
said he would disprovc printed
claims that 10 ships were lost TO the
flag thru neglect arising from the
Cocktails Denman administration.
Il will show" he said that I was
one OF the active participants in saw.
Ing over million tons Of vessels TO
the flag"
Denman's letter predicted n grave
shortage OF shipping. even with pres
ent plans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
COURT DENIES MOTION
TO END STRONG RECALL

Recall action against Anna Louise
Strong, member Of the school board.
is under way again.
a second attempt TO restrain the
proceedings was overthrown Friday.
Superior Judge Frater denied n petl.
ton filed by Erwin y. Ault asking
for an order restraining the school
board from continuing with the re
call proceedings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
Complete Oriental
Freight Embargoes
IN San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. H.
When crnbarKocs against freight for
shipment 10 Japan. issued by the
Western and Southern Pacific rail
roads. became effective today. the
Oriental freight embargo at this por,
was made complete. The Santa lie
previously had enlarged such ship
ments
The order n the result Of over
100. 900 tons OF freight consigned to
the Orient. stored here at the ex.
pcnsc of the railroads. which have
been unable to secure shipping
space for H. The embargo covers ali
commodities excepting cotton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12

OLD-TIME COLD
CURE-DRINK TEA!

Get a small package OF Hambuf e
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take
tablespoonful OF this hamburg tea.
put cup OF boiling water upon IL,
pour through a sieve and drink n
teacupful at any time. 1t is the
most effective way to bscak a cold
and cure grip. as IL opens the pores
relieving congestion. Also loosens
the bowels. thus breaking a cold at
once.
II IL inexpensive and entirely
vegetable. therefore harmless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
$50, 900 CHECK MAN
CAN'T FURNISH BAIL

PORTLAND. Jan i2.--E. l.. Urn
mer. OF Oakland, Cal. charged with
having bogus $4,000 check In his
possession. IL today held In Jail In de
fault OF 81. 200 bail. awaiting arraign
ment on an indictment alleging Zim
mer had n forged check In his posses
session, with the intent OF dcfraudinR
Samuel Thorpe. whose name was
used as a signature.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
SCREEN DYNAMITE

produced gold. silver, copper. lead
and zinc OF the value OF s2.23s. 900
during 1917. The estimate for i916
was s2,04s.35O.
The only increase in production
was lead. but the higher prices OF
metals caused the difference.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
REVISE POWER PLANS

Revised plans on the proposed de.
velopment OF the city power plant on
the skagit river are under considera.
ton by the board OF public works.
City Light superintendent J. ID. Ross
presented the plans Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12

terday that Kenneth Kerr, editor u
the Railway and Marine News. hid
been made a director of the Alas a
Steamship Company. The or.y
changes in officers were the elections
of stephen Birch as president TO
succeed the late S. w. Eccles. and IF
w r. Bennett to succeed MIR. Bir il
as vice president and director.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
NEAT LITTLE BOOZE
HAUL IN ABERDEEN

ABERDEEN. Jan. 12.--Twenty
thousand dollars worth OF hquor.
about 5000 quarts. was seized In this
city by the police and shcriff's office
during 1917.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
"WOMAN'S WAY" TO BE
STAGED AT U TONIGHT

The University OF Washington
Dramatic club will present "A Won
ans Way" tonight in Meany hall.
Floyd Ellis and Dorothy Constantine
will play the leads. The cast also
includes Bodel Jansen. Gudrun
Anderson. Gerald Bath. Dorothy
Bevis and George Hopper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12

Harry Rosen. who was arrested 4
charge OF stealing $40 from
roommate in downtown hotel. vas
sentenced to 80 days in the courty
Jail yesterday afternoon BY Judge
kenneth Mackintosh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
LEAD OUTPUT GROWS
IN WASHINGTON STATE

WASHINGTON. Jan. &c. N.
Gerry. u. $. geological survey. es-
Inmates that the state OF Washington
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12

Robert q. Gouriay. member Of the
harbor commission OF Toronto. Cam
ada. IL In Seattle. making a thoro
study Of the port and terminal facili-
ties
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
COLISEUM

The name OF Doug Fairbanks
newest Aircraft film il a Kansas
Musketeer" IL will be shown at the
Coliseum for n week. beginning Sun.
day. In this picture. Doug" saves
fair maidens right and left. TO the
distress OF most OF them and the
amusement of those who are priv
ilegcd to see him do H. Fairbanks
gets away with dozrn hair-breadth
stunts. A number Of the scenes In
~ Kansas Musketeer" were staged
at the Grand Canyon OF Arizona
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12

tn. sensational photodra-nn. ITO.
day" featuring Florence Reed. i- a
screen adaptation Of the famous PLAY
Of the same name. and will open n
short stay at the Colonial Sunday
Never has cast been assembled in
any one photoplay whose individual
members work 20 better advantage
than In To-day"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
CLEMMER

George Walsh returns TO the Glenn.
mer Sunday In his latest william
Fox production. The Yankee Way. e
This Is another of Georges smiles.
minute dramas. and In up 20 the Fox
standard In every respect.
The action Of the story takes
George 10 Lithunla. a small Balkan
state. to manage his fathers cattle
concession. Before sailing he falls
in love with a brunei beauty. He
also meets her on the ship. He runs
across her again in Lithunia, when
he finds out she IL Princess Alexia.
ruler Of the principally.
George. thru his unbreakable
nerve, wins the hand OF the prin.
cess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
LIBERTY

LIBERTY
Norma Talrnadge comes 10 the
Liberty Sunday in Ghosts Of Yes.
terday." adapted from TWO Won.
en-" by Rupert Hughes. "A Ruth
Grahamc. the dove Of peace. and
later as Jeanne La Fieur. IN. Bird
OF Paradise. Miss Taimadgc displays
her artistry. Howard Marston.
young artist. Is redeemed from a life
Of dissipation by Ruth. whom he
rnarries. Work on her portrait is sud
denly stopped by her death. Broken.
hearted. Howard goes 10 Prs,is. and
there he finds in La F'lcur an exact
prototype OF HIS late wife. but woe
fully different In her mode OF living
COMING TO THE MET
Theatre goers will see at th~ Met
ropoiltan. starting next Saturday
for eight days. for the first time In
this city. Theda Bara In William
Fox's screen production. Cleo
patra." II has been pronounced by
competent critics to be far ahead Of
all OF the other big motion pictures
that have been manufactured. either
in Europe or in this country.
Full advantage has been taken OF
every opportunity TO illustrate the
sumptuousness and brilliancy OF the
Egyptian and Roman eras. Thou.
sands Of people were employed In
making the picture. with 3.0oo
horses being used in several big sit.
uafions.
STRAND
Tyrone Power comes to the Strand
for a weeks stay. starting today. in
big seven-reel production called
The Planter" The play ia full Of
thrills. The story Is laid In Southern
Mexico. on a rubber plantation. show.
ing Tyrone Power In the role of one
OF the most hated planters In that
section. There are a number OF big
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
MISSION

Dustin Farnum. famed tho country
over m The virginian.' opens a
four-day engagement at the Mission
Sunday. In North 81 Fifty.Thrcc.~ a
vigorous story Of Alaska. In add.
ton TO the excitement and dceproot.
ed suspense. there runs thru the tale
an appealing love story. Farnun
appears as Roaring Biil'' wagstaff.
whose heart WIS ms big as the great
outdoors. The gosaIps. aided by Per.
kins. caused Hazel Weir. n little
school teacher. no end OF trouble. so
naturally, when biz hearted I'm
Wagstaff came 20 town and refused
to believe al Of these petty stories.
fiazei's heart was completely won.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY

scenes In the film. such a. the burn.
Ing % an cntir. Indian settlement.
There ls fight between strong men
All the exterior scenes for the pro
duc,ion were made In Mexico.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12


/ TODAS-s PROGRAMS
/ IIBEKrN-Tsyiss Hsimes In "us-
l cosy Ns~<y.-
/ COII<Eu N--Hsreid Ie<kwosd In
/ The Av~uginx Trail"
SrEA>p-ryroue fewee In The
/ rinnsev."
| CIENNER Easi~ William. In
/ .Trussxr~~-scr-'.
REN---Dvuft asa"
/ COLONIAL - Jackie Saunders In
1 -asb. the Gtxev.-
Nfs~uO>--Nse Msvv~y tn Pace
1 vslse-"
/ CLASS A--DouEiss Fairbanks In
His Ps~sure in the fap<r~."
/ SUNDAY PROGRAMS
4 COI1SEr N--Demgias Fairbanks In
"A kAnas~ Na.keseer."
- >osma Tnlmsdge In
- ~Ghc~ts II Yesterday
srnAND--Tyveae Power In The
4 FAINTER
MIssIo~-ps~sin Fsruum In "Ns~sh
~ s5-
| CLENNER--cee~re walsh In The
/ Yankee Way
| coLoNSAi--Fis~~nee Reed In '-Te-
| day"
REx-ssDv~fs sss--
CLASS A--Esris Williams In Apart
1 nent ss.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
REX

REX
The long watched-for Metro pro.
duction. Draft 25s." has arrived and
Will open nm engagement nj the Rex.
starting Saturday II IL a play based
upon the first ticket drawn In Wash.
ington by Secretary Baker. at the
first draft drawing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-12
CLASS A

Earle Williams opens nm engage.
ment at the Glass a Sunday, In
Apartment 49," In which n powerful
dramatic critic. who tries TO put n
play out OF the running by condemn.
ing II. in return is bumped
Omaha daily bee., 1918-01-01
QUAKE WRECKS
GUATEMALA CITY:
many HOMELESS
8 a. 81
Violent Shock, Following Series
of.SeismiC Disturbances, Rem
ders 125,000 People With
out Shelter.

Washington, D. G.. Dec. 30,--An-
other earthquake al Guatemala City
yesterday arirtually destroyed the CIV.
A Navy department report today said
everything was in ruins and that 1885,
GOO people were in the streets. Amer
ican naval vessels have been ordered
to render assistance.
The series of earthquakes began
Christmas day and eliminated last
night in violent shocks which COM
pleted the work of destruction. Fol-
lowing is the brief dispatch which
brought the news of the catastrophe:
"Violent earthquake yesterday FIN
ished the work of others. Everything
in ruins and beyond description as a
result of last nights shock. One
hundred and twenty-five thousand
people are in the streets. Parts of the
country are very cold and windy,
Tents are needed badly. Large num-
Der killed by falling walls"
Red Cross at Work.
The machinery of the American
Red Cross has been set III motion to
relieve the earthquake sufferers. In
response to appeal for assistance from
Alfred Clarke, chairman of the Red
Cross chapter at Guatemala City, a
preliminary appropriation of $4,000
has been authorized for the purchase
of relief supplies.
At gulf port large quantities Of
-four, potatoes, crackers and other
staple foodstuffs, as we'll as disin-
|fectants and stores of galvanized iron
for temporary buildings, already are
being loaded aboard a vessel to sail
for Puerto Barrios on the east coast
of Guatemala.
While the American diplomats are
safe, archives of the legation and con-
sulate are believed to have been lost
as the buildings are reported to have
been shaken to the ground. Unofficial
advices indicate that the foreign col
ony escaped without loss of life
Earthquakes have been prevalent in
Guatemala since the day after Christ
mas when shocks were general
throughout the republic. With each
recurrent shock the damage in Guate-
mala City, the capital of the republic,
has grown more extensive.
City Under Martial Law.
Martial law had been declared and
good order was said to prevail. Guate-
mala has been the scene of many dis
asters, the results of earthquakes
Since the settlement of the country in
1872 there have been more than Sc
volcanic eruptions and in excess OF
800 earthquakes,