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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
.U.S.R.R.
TO SAVE
MILLIONS
(Uaited Press Leased wire.)

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. s.
director General McAdoo plans
on saving $40O.000.000 annually
in federal operation of the rail-
roads.
Sweeping economies will be in
augurated Immediately after pass
age of the railroad control bill
now being considered by con-
gressional committees. These
economies are expected to net
more than sufficient money to pay
the increases to be granted rail-
road workers.
Aside from the saving-auto-
matte in centralizing authority
and unifying all the systems into
a single national line-hundreds
of thousands of dollars will be
saved in the following moves con-
templated:
Cut in big salaries and elimina-
ton of unnecessary executives.
Elimination of elaborate struc-
ture of competitive agencies under
private ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and freight solicitors, advertising,
etc.
Conservation of coal by curtail-
ing unnecessary traffic.
Tremendous savings-and much
added income-are expected thru
prompt unloading of cars, de-
manded by McAdoo and to be
drastically enforced IL necessary,
and thru elimination of much
back-hauling, switching, etc.
Extortionate charges forced up
on private railroads by privately
owned switching roads at termi-
nails will be smashed.
In creation of a common buying
agency for all the roads operat-
ing under him, McAdoo will eff
feet. another saving in purchasing
materials. Thru the governments
power to fix prices, further saw
ings can be enforced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
ALLEGED SPY MERE BOY
CONTINUED From Page One.)

Continued From Page One.)
respondent that he might speak.
Sergeant" he began, may l
take your picture? tt
Ritter stiffened and his eyes
literally blazed fire, and from his
lips In an avalanche that knew
no check the hot, bitter words
came pouring.
my picture! d. AS tho 1t were
| not shame enough--those damn
able lies they have printed about
me. Lies about me, about me
who have served this country so
faithfully!
Anything that you may say |
can promise you we shall print,
said the correspondent.
"All you print is lies" snapped
Ritter, and again needless of the
two officers before him he was
venting the vitriol that ate at his
heart.
"You say father was German
general and he died when he was
20! You twist the truth. 1t is
wrong. / will say no more and
you cannot have my picture"
The officer Of the day spoke.
You understand, Ritter" he
said, that this gentleman may
not have your picture If you do
not care to give it."
While the captain spoke the
sergeant stood Gin the position Of
soldier"-head up, shoulders
squared, attentive.
His lips damned themselves
tight together and then the man
weakened. Until then he had
been the master OF those whom
conditions make master of him.
lone thing l want. Oh, captain,
how I want it! II you'd only let
me write home!"
Then he regretted his words
and he turned on his heel and
stepped between the guards out
side the door. A second later
and the doors of the prison were
fast behind him.
What is Ritter? Is he the
manly, determined soldier his
appearance indicates or are the
military officials right when they
say he is crafty spy?
Their evidence Is good-there
is hardly loophole, it is said,
thru which Ritter can squirm to
freedom.
But this mIch-whether
Ritter in his heart is loyal to
the nation that gave him.
birth or is loyal to the nation
I Of his adoption, he believes
he is right and to himself he
is true.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08

the proper use of steam trains.
He declared that both the jitney
buses and the electric cars have
been tried thoroly and have been
found wanting.
At a conference with DR.. SUI
zallo it was suggested by w. R.
Crawford, attorney for the jitney
men, that the traction company
drop its Injunction suit which is
now pending in the federal courts.
He said that IL this was done
not less than 500 drivers would
Immediately return to work with
their cars and in this way offer
at least partial solution of the
difficulty.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
WANT TO PRESERVE
OLD u. s. DOCUMENTS

The campaign to obtain nation
al legislation to have government.
documents turned over to state
historical societies instead of bo-
ing Thrown away" to curio deal
ers in Washington, d. c., will be
continued by the Washington State
Historical society, it was decided
at the bi-monthly meeting of the
board Of curators in the society's
building Monday. The aid of
Representative Albert Johnson and
the American Historical associa-
ton at Washington. D. c., has
been obtained.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That Is the joyful cry of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards, a practicing physician
for IL years and calomel's old.time
enemy, discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel, but ahealing, soothing
vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the keynote" Of these
little sugar-coated, olive-colored tab
lets. They cause the bowels and liver to
act normally. They never force them
to unnatural action.
If you have a dark brown mouths
bad breath-a dull, tired feeling-sick
headache torpid liver and are consti.
pated, you'll find quick, sure and only
pleasant results from one or two little
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets ct bedtime.
Thousands take one or two every
night just to keep right. Try them.
l0c and Csc per hox. All druggists.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
GET BAR OF SOAP
FOR POUND OF FAT

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. 8.-Fat
conservation is the newest thing
in war activities for Portland wom-
en-. In order to get sufficient fats
and glycerine. all local soap fac
tories today offered a bar of soap
for every pound of fat housewife
leaves with her grocer. The fat
desired is rancid, burned or other
wise unfit for cooking.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
TALK BUSINESS
WAR ECONOMIES

Committees representing all
lines of business in Tacoma met at
the Commercial club Tuesday to
discuss merchants war economies
in Tacoma fifth e. f. Dahm of Sc
attic, chairman of the state SUBJ
committee on commercial econo-
my. Joint deliveries and 30-day
credits were discussed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
You're In For a
Long One, Leo!

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 8.-"We
must fight until the enemy ac-
cepts our conditions" declared
King Leopold Of Bavaria, in q
speech delivered on the occasion
of celebration of his birthday,
dispatches received here today as
serted.
MAY we beat our latest enemy,
the Americans, the king asserted
as he calls for new honors in the
war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
GERMANS SHOWING
LIFE IN FLANDERS

LONDON, Jan. S.-Active hos
tile artillerying at night in the
neighborhood of Bullecourt and
at Passchendaele, was reported by
Field Marshal Haig today. In the
neighborhood of Flesquieres, the
enemy raided British post. One
British soldier Is missing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08

No man could speak as
Ritter spoke without holding
I'm his own heart the justifi-
cation of his words.
Spy or patriot--Ser-geant
Major Ritter liz sincere.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
DAVIS GETS CAMP
LAUNDRY CONTRACT

The contract for the Camp
Lewis laundry, with 1874 drying
rooms, has been awarded to Mark
Davis of Tacoma. Each soldier
will be charged 81 a month for
the work, and Davis will get 10
per cent.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02

Prompt and efficient essential to the success OF
any business And in no other business is GOOD serv
ice so essential as in the business of selling motor trucks
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-02
8 :. E.RVIC

The service rendered by this organization has created
manv satisfied Seden users in this vicinity, every of
whom has ordered will eventually order more Seldens
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-02-07
SCALDS FATAL TO
B. 90. FIREMAN
w. A. Burns Death Follows In
jury at Hutton

W. A. Burns, Baltimore and Ohio
locomotive fireman, who resided at
Cumberland was fatally scalded on
Monday afternoon about five o'clock at
Hutton, this county, when the boiler of
the locomotive upon which he was en-
ployed and hauling train No. 46, the
Grafton Cumberland accommodation,
was punctured by broken driving shaft,
allowing gallons of scalding water to
gush out over the body of the unfortu-
nate man. AS quickly as possible after
the accident he was taken to Terra
Alta by westbound train, his death
ensuing a few minutes after his ar
rival in that town. A wife and child
survive him. He was 20 years old and
was one of the best known Young men
in the employ of the Baltimore and
Ohio.
The engineer of the train, Michael
Huston, was somewhat injured ALSO.
hut not seriously.
The wrecked engine was hauled into
the Keyser yards Tuesday morning
As a result of the mIshap no trains
ran east after noon Monday until eight
O'Clock Tuesday morning, when tram
No. IS was run ard which was closely
followed by train No. y of the night
before.
A large number of travellers, amongst
whom were several students of the
Oakland High School whose homes are
located at Mt. Lake Park and Deer
Park, remained at the local depot all
night, as the train was hourly expected
to arrive here.
With the locomotive Of this train out
Of commission and three or four other
engines tied up at Mountain Lake Park
on account Of the ice and snow locking
the tracks, motive power on this d.
vision Of the road was so keenly felt
that all accommodation trains en- Tues
day were abandoned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-02-07
u. TRANSPORT
SENT TO BOTTOM
Torpedoed OFF Irish Coast; 200
Men Lost With Vessel.
BULLETIN
WASHINGTON, Feb. AT

WASHINGTON, Feb. AT
1910 o'clock this Thursday
morning the following was is
sued:
The latest advise received by
the State Department from the
Embassy at London is that at /
p. m. February 6 american
time, best information that out
Of 2172 on board the Tuscania,
1912 persons were saved.
WASHINGTON, Feb. $50
men of the Michigan and Wis
consin National Guard contin-
gent probably lost their lives TO-
day when the transport Tuscan
ia, bound fer France, was tor
pedoed and sunk by q German
submarine.
Of a total Of 2,172 troops
on board, late advises 10 The
State department frona U. s.
Ambassador Page at London
states 1,9I2 have been saved.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-02-07
Married.

DExoN-GONDER-At the RectorY, on
Wednesday evening last, by the Rev.
A. D. Appleton. Miss Anna Gender and
Mr.. Lawrence Dixon, both OF Oakland,
were joiuad in the bonds Of Wediock
Both are well known young people Of
Oakland and the announcement Of the
wedding Thursday morning cane as a
great surprise to their friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Miss Maude Kimball and Mr.. Roy Brad
ford entertained number of their friends
at n very pleasau: little party Tuesday
evening at the home of Miss Kimball in
Polk street.
Those present were Miss Edith Metcalf,
Miss Eda Smitne, Miss May Downing,
Miss Elizabeth Lee. Miss Vera Clauser, Miss
Irene HARDWOOD, Miss Jessie Garwood. Miss
nellie Weatherholt, Mr.. Will Causer. Mr.. Al
Wick. Mr.. Frank Smith, Mr.. Andrew Bum
ten, Mr.. II. Il. Burdge and Mr.. G. F. Ken
needy.
The ladies' prize. a box of stationery,
was won by Miss Smythe and the gentle
mems prize, deck of. cards was won by
Mr.. Burge. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Black, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. s. Quinton, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Capper composed box party at the
opera house Tuesday, evening.
The Duplicate Whist club was enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. J. F..
farrell; the next hostess will be Mrs. Ash
by. The substitutes were Mrs. c. NJ. Mer-
RAM and Mrs. Victor Sprangberg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

Brown chiffon with Roman strip
ing in shades of brown and green
velvet is the material in this effec-
tive afternoon frock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

Pictured are negligees which are
really works of art. The one at
the left is simplicity itself. A coat
effect of shell pink chiffon is
draped over a box plated under
body of the same material. The
sleeves are short and loose, prettily
revealing the arm.
A very unique and effective style
is the one in the center. Orchid
pussy willow satin is the material
used. The skirt is accordion
plated and the oddly draped blouse
has hand painted sprays of wild
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
0nNoERh,ooo

roses which give an unusual and
thoroughly pleasing bit of color.
Bands of American beauty velvet
trim the sleeves and neck.
The robe on the right is a most
gorgeous affair. Flesh colored
chiffon fashions the underslip and
graceful coat while deep silk lace
forms the long flowing sleeves, the
collar and the deep f1ounce on the
skirt. The seams and tucks are hem
stitched and a bit of satin ribbon
finishes the neck. Silver tassels
weight the ends of the lace sleeves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

ThStprett1sst of all indoor gar
He1es which women wear, the
negligee, is in style again. These
soft trailing gowns worn in the
intimacy of the home are typical
of feminine world at peace. The
styles are varied and include loose
flowing robes with non-fitting
lines, short Chinese jackets, two
piece gowns suggesting perfect
ly fitted morning robe, and jacket
and trouser effects copied from the
Turkish costumes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
GET OUT OF UNIFORM
Officers Must Do So at Once; Dis.
CHARGED Men Given Months.

Army officers must don civilian
clothes as soon as discharged from
service. That is the text of an order
received at the Office Of Charles s.
Huffman, adjutant general, from Pro-
vost Marshal Crowder. The order is
'imm ediately effective.
While the order for immediate ap-
pearance in civilian clothes applies to
all army officers. enlisted men are af-
fected by a less stringent rule: Men
in the ranks, whether volunteers or
called under the selective draft, may
wear their uniforms four months after
discharge. The former regulation pro-
vided for three months, but has been
extended thirty days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

Apex theater opens Monday.-Ad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Hamilton will
give a Christmas tree party at their
home, 1873 Greenwood avenue, Potwin
Place. The guests will be those who
have had their Christmas tree to-
gether for several years, and few
additional friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

They Make Kick on Separation OF the
Church and State.

Munich, Dec. 21.-Catholic bishops
under the leadership of Archbishop
Faulhaber of the diocese of Wuerz-
burg have protested formally against
the separation of the church and state
and the abolition of religious over
sight of schools. The protest terms
this move as "a one-sided breach of
the right of the church and a panicky
measure of force by the temporary
government against which the people
must guard, as it threatens the fu-
ture."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

loving wife, who is willing to risk
catching the flu to get to see him."
But it is all right, girls; your reputa-
tions are saved-he is divorced from
his wife-and she is in the wrong, so
they tell AGATHA.
Miss Hazel Bulls, formerly the
French teacher in Washburn college
has left for her home in Pennsylvania
for the holidays after which she will
go to Columbia university to resume
her graduate work. Her successor at
Washburn has not been chosen.
4 n =
The Rebecca chapter number g.,
order of Eastern Star will meet in
regular session Tuesday at p. m.
All members are requested to be
present as there will be election of
officers and other important business.
HEAVEN WILL PROTECT A DRUG
CLERK
have often sort of wondered if you
had ever thought Of the trials and
tribuations of drug clerk, which you
ought. The daily toll of these poor
birds is chucked brimful of woe, they
often become so hardened they cont
a nickePs worth of powdered sassa-
fras, a man comes in to see how long
his toothache ought to last, a guy
will try to find out why green spots
are in his lamps, and after tons of in
formation he'll buy two postage
stamps, some close-fisted old dame
will take up an hour or two, arguing
that they should redeem bottle. when
eer she's thru. A clerk will yank
down every thing from the front door
to back, then the customer will say.
she wants a dime worth of flax, some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

The dinner-dance which was an
nounced for New Years eve to be
given by the members of the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity, of Washburn,
has heen pOstpOned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

A clumsy habit Of some people is
to make long call standing. Once
you have risen to go, go. To 1oiter
still chatting is evidence of a lack of
familiarity with correct social usage.
Miss Reilly will answer in this
column all questions on matters ETH
quette addressed to her in care of this
paper. If personal reply is desired,
enclose a 3-cent stamp)
Muriel: You did not say how the
invitation was worded. II it was
written in the first person. your an
swer should be in the first person
II it was in the third person, your
reply should be as formal.
Ida: We never know into whose
hands a letter may fall, SO it is wise
not to write anything you may later
have occasion to regret. Three things
may never return-the flying hour,
the opportunity and the spoken word.
The written word is even more diff
cult to recall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
Sign Contracts for Road.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Operating
contracts were signed by the railroad
administration with the Northern Pa
ciflc and its subsidiaries guaranteeing
a standard annual return of $780,
130,168.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-18

-aIAW -
phny who were In rne rronr ma =
was going to fight with them. II. ~
dfspised coward, had come into n,
oten. IS so aswea s--
While he was racing along. 1uup,,,
OYER trenches crowded with sold,sr, .
rpging cheer broke out all along ~
front hne. and his heart sank 4,
knew he was too late. HIS eonoss,
had gone over. But still he ran ,ns,r
He would catch them. He would os
with them ~ ---sf
Meanwhile his company had ess
"over." They. with the other cu,.
panies had taken the first and secz
German trenches. and had puex
steadily on to the third Hne. D "a,
pany. led by their captain. the one vs
had sent Lloyd 10 division haadssr
ters for trial. charged with oesersn
had pushed steadily forward unsil La
found themselves far In Gdrsscs 4
the rest Of the attacking force. sBazk
ing out" trench after trench. and rx.1
their bayonets, they came to e G--zr
communication trench. which eass n
biindsap. and then the exp,xia. s,l
what was LEFT OF his men. knew 40
were In a trap. They would %, n
tire D company never retired a.
they were d company Right In trc'
Of them they cuuf6 see hunrrrtJ v
Germans preparing TO rush then III
bomb and bayouet They would have
some chance n ffammuniffcn and hons
could reach them from the rear. Thsr
supply was exhausted. and the n8
realized Ii would be case OF dytS
as bravely as possible. or making n,
for II. But ID company would %;
run II was against their trsdtOs
and principles
The Germans would have TO sdnac
across an open space OF three to tofl
hundred yards before they could O.
within bombing distance of the treoA
and then II would be ali their own vsy
I Turning to his company, the csptai
said: -
Men. it's a case Of going West iaia
us. We are out of ammunition IN
bombs. and the Bochss have u n q
trap They will bomb US out. -oH
bayonets are useless here. We WI
have to 60 over and meet them. ins
It's a case Of thirty to one 50 sss'
every thrust home. and die Ike -
men of d company should Whn
give the word. follow me, and up aa;I
--~ To be continued.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-18

Opening his eyes. In the entrance Of
the dugout he saw corporal and two
men with fixed bayonets.
The corporal was addressing him:
Get up, you white-llvered bhghteri I
Curse you and the day you ever Joined
ID company, spelling their fine rec
ord It'll be you up against the wall,
and a good job too. Get hold OF him.
men, and III he makes a break. give him
the bayonet, and send 1t home, the cow
ardly. sneak. Come on, you, move.
we've been looking for you long
enough"
Lloyd, trembling and weakened by
his long fast. tottered out. assisted by
q soldier on each side OF him.
They took him before the captain.
but could get nothing out OF him but:
For Gods sake, sir. don't have me
shot, don't have me shotr"
The captain. utterly dIsgusted with
him. sent him under escort 10 division
headquarters for trial by court-mar-
tiai. charged with desertion under FIRE.
Il ~-NNN NS@NatFfo III rance.
During his trial. Lloyd sat as one
dazed. and could put nothing forward
In his defense. only an occasional
Don't have me shoti''
HIS sentence was passed: ~ro be
shot az 3 s-5S O'Clock In the morning Of
May 1s. 1918" This meant that he
had only ans rnSe day 10 live.
He did not realize the awfnlness os
his ssnfencsi his brhin seemed pars.
lyzed. he knew Rotblng of bis trlp
unde- guard. In a motor i0rry 10 ne
ssndbagged guardroofn IN the yillsy.
where he vas dumped Oh the fOOr sDd
! left. willie . sentry with nred bsyo
net paced % snd down In front ~ shs
entrance.
Bully beet, water ana biscuits wsys
lsft beside him FOR bis supper.
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