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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
.ou. put on full steam. and the old motorcycle

.-but put on full steam, and the old motorcycle
leaped ahead like a kangaroo.
"Bingl A big shell busted only ten feet from
my machine. Bang! Another exploded to the
left Of me, and put on some more steam Then
whopper Missed over me just missing the top OF
my tin derby but kept going.
"Say once rode white mule In the CIRCUS
that no one else could ride-he broke my arm and
tattooed me with cuts and bruises. The mn'e's
name was SnOwball. and that animal seemed to
have q hundred heels every time tried to get on
her back. But believe me. one Boche shell u
worse than hundred Snowballs.
ut was the hardest work ever did to dodge
the holes In the road Bingi shell plunked
behind me and ripped OF my back tire. Bingi
piece of ahrapnel knocked of my helmet, but never
touched me. Then began to smell mustard gas
My eyes wnfered SO that 1t was hard for me to
see. don't know how did it. but delivered
my meseager and when woke up was In the
hospital fF.
Tails about mules In circus Mustard gas Is
mighty cough stun. I'm telling you, and 1t doesn't
help to make speed on motorcycle. either"
And then. because Of his smile and his ability
as an entertainer in the hospital. Klein was nick
named sunny Charles"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
How Man "Taokied' Deadly
Depth Bomb and Saved q Ship

Observation-Disclosures 1SV$$S$3$$v~S$S$$$S
TT ISN'T recorded that John Mackenxie chief
boatswain's mate in the United 1tates naval
u reserve force, was once q great football play
er. but he was recommended for an honor medal
and gratuity Of 500 for doing one OF the great
est football stunts ever reported.
The navy department report shows that on the
morning Of December II depth bomb on board
the destroyer Remllk broke loose from its posi-
tion the stern Of the craft. and bursting Its
boxing. went bouncing about the deck. heavy
ser was on at the time in fact, the waves were
breaking far over the stern Of the destroyer. and
the rolling and pitching of the little craft sent
the big bomb flying backward and forward to port
and starboara crashing into the rnils of the ves-
sci and hittnk everything outstanding on the deck
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
How Former Circus Clown Bore
His Message Through Barrage

IN YER since we have all been old enough to
n think behind the things have vOn-
- dered as we have watched the antics of
circus clown Just what Kind OF man he really is
when out from under the big tent and moving
around In the everyday life of the ordinary
1t isn't likely, however. that we ever thought OF
n clown as being OF such stun heroes are made
but here is the story OF former circus clown who
becnme a real hero In the great war.
Charles Klein of BROOKLYN n. Y, became n
member of the American expetlitionary forces.
Early in the spring. before General Foch turned
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02

commanding Ofhcer OF the unit to which be was
attached. This of1icer gave Klein message to de-
liver ct once, the carrying ca :his meaning
that he would have to ride straight through hot
barrage that had Just been laid down.
without moments hesitation. with cagerness
even, the former clown mighty seriOusmlnded
courier now-took the message. mounted his mo
torcycle and started on his perlOus ride.
The racket sounded though hundred
boiler factories had broken loose" said Klean ates
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
FINDS FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.

No place in the United States or Canada has z
lower death rnte than Kelley's island. Lake Erfe1
according to Dr. Paul Fitzgerald chief Of an east
ern insurance companys bureau of statistics.
The island. the home Of large stone-quarryine
industry. is the home Of approximately 1000 peO
pie. -
suring large percentage of the population but
never has been called upon to pay death claim.
says Doctor Fftxgerald who In his report to head.
Quarters VIII refer to the island ~ ~the head o.
the fountain Of youth"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
Heroes wers niade every day during the var.

Heroes wers made euery day during the var
Unusual deeds of bravery became 80 common
that little attention was paid to them. Some
times they found their way into Official dis-
patches, but often no one heard of them. But
nov ssany stories of these brave acts are being
told. usually BY the pals of the men wAo dared
aud died for their country and for humanity.
Below are tep of tAess uaAsual stories:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
Hun chlefs Quit Council.

Berlin. Dec. 30.-Foreign Minister
HaAse, Minister OF Social Policy
Barth and Demobilixation Minister
Dittman retired from the cabinet at
midnight Saturday night after tho
central council had decided against
the independents ON majority Of The
questions the independsnts had sub
mitted for eonaideratjon. Premier
Ebert, Finance Ministsr, Scheidsman
Minister Of Publicity LAndsberg are
now h charge Of the rsvoautionafy
geves10e1t. =
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02

with a force that
threatened 10 explode 1t
at any rnement mud
blow the boat to scrap
iron.
The actions Of this
engine Of destruction
recall Victor HugO's
great description Of the
gun which breaks loose
from its moorings on
shlpboard and Sbe-
comes suddenly some
indescribable superna-
tural beast. It II q ma
chine which transforTns
itself into q monster.
This mass turns upon
its wheels, has the
rapid movements Of u
billiard ball. rolls with
the rolling. pitches with
the pitching; goes.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
Dead In War Total s,sss. .so4.

London.-With the issue of the Off
cial figures of the French losses in
the war It IL possible to arrive at the
approximate estimate OF the appalling
toll of life. The dead. SO far. number
5,s36,5o4. The individual national
Losses In dead are: British. 706,7z6:
French, 1,071, 800: American. 68.476;
Russian, 1.700. 900; Austrian. S00, 900;
German, l,e0o. 900. The fetal German
casualties are given by the Berlin vos>
wasrts ~ e,3s0. 800. and the Austrian.
l.o00,Ooe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02

a quiet voice, a. he
turned his eyes from
the smudges to his rock
Ing craft. "Have you
your life belt on se-
curelyf"
Yes" answered the
hoy.
Then go over the
side and swim for all
you're worth"
but don't You want
me to stay and help
youf" persisted the
boy.
''Get over the side,"
commanded the pilot
sharply. ''and good-by.
sonny. 1t Is my priv
ilege, you know"
About 200 yards away
the boy paused md
lesnketl hack nt tho dis
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
How Two Yank Soldiers Held
Enemy Street Tal Help Came

MO INDIVIDUAL or group OF individuals
~ can step into the iimelight and stay any
- time without becoming the subject OF
criticism OF one sort another. And the Ameri-
soldier during his comparatively short par
ticipation In the great world war has come In for
his share.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02

american eOiuler aS q
fighter II that he
doesn't know when to
stop, that he's reckless
In his courage and
seemingly devoid OF all
care as to his personal
well-being or safety In
the accomplishment Of
a given object.
These qualities Of the
Yankee fighter were
shown recently at the
capture of the town Of
Sergy by the American
forces.
1t was Sunday morn
ing. A platoon Of 30
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
SEVERE F,oAr in posEh.
German Soldiers Fire on v. 8. Flag
139 persons Killed.

13s Persons Killed.
London.-There was severe fighting
between the Poles and Germans in
Posen, which resulted in thirty-eight
women. and children and about one
hundred Germans and Polanders be-
ing killed. The affray originated as
a result Of a German officer firing ON
an allied automobile which was pro-
ceeding to Warsaw carrying the
American flag. The Germans insulted
the nag and the Polish guard was
called out. The fighting lasted sew
eral hours and the Germans were de-
feated
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02
HER VOTE.

"How how you going to vote Gracer
Depends ON the weather. II It rains suppose
I'll have to vote in a maekintosh"- Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-01-02

ance The wave engulfed him Just ~ le began
TO hear the splash Of the FILLING debris. then he
knew more.
He still sobblng deliriousiy wher the Brit
fish patrol boat picked him up an hour later.
The pilot had exercised his privilege"
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
DEMAND PRISON
PROBE Be PUBLIC

RICHMOND, Va, April S.-Guards
and former guards are here today to
testify before the State board OF
charities and corrections in the inves-
tigation Of the charge that the Vir-
ginia State prison IL like "a torture
chamber" and that "it is the most
mismanaged prison in the United
States"
These charges were recently made
by Earl E. DuddinE, head 81 the
Prisoners Relief Society at Washing
ten.
Governor Davis ordered an tnvesti-
cation Of the charges, and Mr. Dud-
ding is here to appear before the
board and assist In the inquiry.
Mr.. budding brought with him sew
eral former guards, some former in
mates of the institution, a large num-
Der sof letters from former inmates,
and other documents TO present 20
the board.
When It was announced that the
hearings would not be public, Dr.
Charles V. Darlington, former State
prison surgeon, voiced a vigorous pro-
test. He declared 'ft Is an outrage on
the public"
DR.. harrington was planning today
to appeal TO Governor Davis and in"
sIst on open sessions. Secretary John
Mastin, of the board, informed him
that it was at the request OF the gov
ernor that the sessions were private
The findings Will not be made public
until a report is submitted to the gov
crnor.
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
ADVERTISEMENT.
Use Cocoanut Oil
For Washing Hair

n you want to keep your hair in
good condition, be careful what you
wash IL with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp. makes the hair brittle, and
is very harmful. Just plain mulsi-
fed cocoRnut oil (Which is pure and
entirely AEreaselessD, is much better
than the most expensive soap or any.
thing else you can use for sham
pOoing, as this can't possibly injure
the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub IL in. One or two
teaspoOnfuls will make an abundance
Of rich, creamy lather. and cieanses
the hair and scalp thoroughly. The
lath6r rinses out easily. and removes
every particle of dust, dirt. dandruff
and excessive oil. The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and 1t leaves II
due and silky, bright, fluffy and easy
20 manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanat oil
at most any drug store. II is very
cheap. and a few ounces Is enough
20 last everyone in the family for
months
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
SUES White WOMAN
FOR NEGRO'S Love

NEW YORK, April S.-'My dearest
good boy. Ny heart is with you
every minute Of the time. I must
tell you that am sad and very lone
Iy."
In her suit for $50. 900 for alienation
Of affections, Mrs. Julia King, colored,
charged that Mrs. Augusta l. Mott,
who has q countFy place on Long Is
land, wrote the above note to Mrs.
Kings husband, chauffeur for Mrs.
Mott.
The plaintiff. through her attorney.
Abraham GFeenberg, alleges Mrs.
Mott told her that King was "a good
boy, too nice for her" and that she
did not want her around.
II also IL charged in the complaint
that Mrs. King, In 1913, 1914, 1915,
and 1915, used endesring terms in ad-
dressing the chauffeur, and wrote to
him on various occasion, when she
was away from home, telling him
how sorry she was 20 be away.
After King had entered the Mott
employ, his wife says she saw less
and less Of him at home. He would
stay away from home for two or
hree weeks at time, she says, and the
amount Of his payment for her sup
port gradually diminished.
Mrs. Mott denies AL the charges
and says they are utterly absurd"
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

Thesecret Of keeping young Is 20 feel
yomR-to do this you must watch your
hRersnd b0Wels-there'snoneedof hAv-
ing q salloW complexion dark rings
under your yes-pimples-a bilious
lOok Ia your face-dull eyes with no
spsrkle. Your doctorwi1 tell you ninety
percent Of an sickness comes from in
active bowels and liver.
SDE. EdWardR aWeIl known physician
"a Ohio perfected q vegetable CON-
pond mixed with olive oil tdeact on
The liver and boWelS which he gave 20
hiS Spatients for yesrS
D. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
oitute for calomsl ere gentle in their
aEion yet always effective. They bring
anut that eEubIance of spirit, thGt
alEal buoyaney which should be en-
togd tyeVayone ytoning up the liveE
o14 Gearing Tie system Of impurities.
Xou Win know d.. Edwards Olive
Iahlets b. their olive color. 1Oc and
&C Pr bG Al dTuggstA
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
PORTUGAL HON0RS
TWO U. S. NAVY OFFICERS

LISBON, April 3.-Two Officers Of
the American navy, who are with the
fleet OF sixty-two American warships
in fthe harbor here, have been hon
ored by the government OF Portugal.
Commander Harold Jones has been
made a commander OF the Order OF
Aviz and Lieut. Clarence Dench has
been made a knight Of the same order.
The presence OF the warships here
has made a favorable impression, n,
sugmentinE the sympathy between
Portugal and the United States.
The Washington times., 1919-04-03

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shave vegnteda6c 6cfae mum
shaveab ihed edratH cities vesTe
gred c fare f
egraneda fare al dhon r.
da5 miles
1exrac charge or transfers j.
have eraneda
have egraned central lzone q oroutGd Gde
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additional additional
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granite a 6ccenna m an
granite a 7ccenha ae5 outer z
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1aned 5ccenha onel i frd rdoHG h
This information should be helpful the daggsdo Ad@ this
a a
WASHINGTON Railway & Electric Companv
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
SFFLE, SNEEZES,
HOARSE WHEEZES
HRnish them by using Dr.
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey.

Thousands recommend IL. DR.. Bells
P1ne-Tar- Honey isn't an experiment,
bot . cough and cold remedy that
has steadily grown popular because
ie 81 quickly effective
For lingering colds or coughs or
fresh attacks its balsamic and heal
4nE sntiseptiCs are sure to be BEN
aHcial II brings speedy relief from
phlegm = congestion. Inflammation,
tickling bronchial tubes. Good also
for hoarseness coughs due to grippe,
and kindred ailments. Economical
a bottle goes long way. Your
druggist sells It. 200 snc a1d 81 "a
The Washington times., 1919-04-03

We might with all fairness ask this same ques-
ton regarding the car lines of any Of several hum
ded cities in the United States where the people have
been called upon to consider this same condition.
There is nothing new, exceptional or extraordinary
about our local situation 1t is simply the general con-
dition confronting the street railway industry through
out the country and is one of the reconstruction prob
lens which we must face. In giving it consideration
we should realize that it is NATIONAL and NOT
LOCAL matter and in seeking solution must
look beyond local conditions.
We believe that the people of Washington are
just anxious to be fair in their decision as are the
people of other cities We fully appreciate how hard
it is for them to realize the true conditions. is hard
for to realize then-but the painful fact is these
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
100000 SUIT AGAINST
BILLY SUNDAY DISMISSED

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. April s.--Tl,s
91Oo.OoO Infringement suit agaiuat
Billy Sunday. noted evangelist. aiis
In the Federal court here By sydney
C. Tapp, Kansas City author, who
charged Sunday had taken extracts
eron his book, ''SexologY oe Stha
Bible" was dismissed for failure 70
comply with a court rule which spec.
ned that the resident counsel mustsks
recorded in the Federal courts
The SUIT was hled here In JanuaFy,
1918 q
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
AnCTIC ExPLORER DTHS.

ATLANTA, Ca, April ST. o. Han
nah, sixty-one, one ofthe seven surviv-
ors Of the Greedy Arctic expedition in
1ssI-3, is dead here Of paralysis. He
had lived in Atlanta since 1901, serv-
ing most OF the time on the police
force with an exceptionally good
record,
The Washington times., 1919-04-03

airman falls, and bulletins Will be
issued regarding the state OF the
weather.
Wireless and flash signals are
planned 50 that merchant ships along
the way will be able to give informa-
ton as to the progress OF the flight.
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
ARE READY
FOR OCEAN FLIGHT

LONDON, April S.-BEitish and
American air forces are uniting to
give every possible aid for q trans
Atlantic flight, no matter whether 1t
Is attempted by an official or a pri-
Vate contestant.
PATROLS will be sent out in case the
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
DR.. BLANCHARD TO TALK
At UNITED SERVICE CLUB

''Reclaimlng the Deserts and Pro-
vidtng Homes for Soldiers" sub
ject, Of interest to all men IN the eerv-
ice, has been selected By Charles j.
Blanchard. OF the Reclamation SerV-
ice. for his lecture TO be given at the
United Service Club Of America, lDu-
pont Circle, next Friday evening At
$40. The lecture viii be illustrated.
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
OWEN BRAINARD
DIES IN new YORK

NEW YORK, April 3.-owen Brain
ard. architect and civil engineer, died
Unexpectedly here last night. He
was ffty-four years old.
Some OF his best known works are
the New York Public Library. the
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
to Be Considered Of Less Importance
of Baltimore, Boston or Los Angeles?

conditions are here and, being here, they must be
met, and our present and prospective income at the
existing rate Of fare is sN4OLLY INSUFFICIENT. T.. :.
Some persons have seen fit to cnticise our recent
petition because we failed to ask for specific kind
Of relief desired This omission on our part was quite
intentional as we felt that the people being equally
interested and knowing our condition would give us
the relief in such form as would work the least hard
ship.
That you may get some idea Of the magnitude
of the problem which you are called upon to solve
and that you may be aided in your own solution we
have reproduced below some very interesting sta
tstics The name of each city is on record in our
office and will gladly be shown to any person inter
ested. (Space alone prevents us fron.listing them
here) -.
The Washington times., 1919-04-03

Senate and House Office buildings IN
Washington. and the extension Of the
United States Capitol. He also de-
signed the Yale memorial buildings.
The Washington times., 1919-04-03
WOUNDED TANKS TO SEE PLAY

Walter Reed wounded Yanks will
be the guests Of the Aloysius Club
tonight at q special performance Of
my New CurRte," the Lenten play to
be given by the Gonsaga College
Players in the college theater, North
Capitol and streets northwest The
performance viii begin at s:15 o'clock
under the direction of the Rev. J.
Charles Davey, S. J., vice president Of
Gonzaga College.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-10-02

tie en- el pensar y en- ell proceder
que el americana. A Mr.. johnson
Sc le han puesto enfrente, no solo
los bebedores y los que explotan
lel negocio de la bebida, 81 que
tambiGa los partidarios de la mo-
deracion, o temperance, que no es
la prohibition. Una seiiora de ia
lento, Lady Henry Somerset, aso
ciada grandes obras filantr6pi-
cas-, muy popular, ha dicho q. Sc de
be aspirar a la abstenci0n de Ii
cores, pero por la libre vOluntad
del individuo y no por imposition,
en- lugar de fomentar la absten-
cion, la contraria, porque excita
el deseo
Tn prclado, ell O5ispo de Hert-
ford, lie ha cafdO encima a Mr..
Johnson, mantcniendo ell mismo
criterio que aquella DANA. La
Igiesia Anglicana no esta por la
prohibition, pero 81 por la sObrie
dad. LIE parece bien tOdo 10 que,
por medios indirectos Y prudentes
tienda a disminuir ell consume de
alcoholics; pero reconoce que ell
ciudadano britanico tiene tanto
derechO beber ceryeZa. vino VI
whiskey como a conner pan Y car
ne, V proclama que el abuse sc pue
de Y Sc debe impedir en- parte por
esos medios indirectos Y ell parte
por la educaci0n. Entire los pro-
testantes de la izquierda es donde
abundan los prohibicionistas; Y es
10 mismo que sucede aqui. Los
"disidentes"-cOmo sc les llama
Ell Inglaterra--- son dados al ra-
dicalismo V la eXageraci0n; y CO.
mo cstan suS sacerdotes mas en-
contacto que los anglicanos con
la clase pobre, en- la que ven algu-
nos de los malos efectos del alco-
hol, de aqul que sean prohibicio-
nistas entlisiastas Y agresivos.
Hay algunos diarios, entire ellos
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-10-02

ell liberal Daily News, que for
man la llamada ''Prensa del Ca
Gao" p0rqne estan cOntrOladOs
por Epps y Cadbury, millOnarios
dedicados al negocio del cacao mo
lido. Estos capitalists pertene-
cen una de las confesiOnes dist
dentes: la de los cuaqueros. Son
partidarios de la prohibition, que
es apoyada p0r esos peri0dicOs, y
este apoyo ba perjudicado a la
causa, porque la gente dice: "Se
nos quiere privar de 'cerveza para
que tomemos mas cacaO," Y de
aquf ha salido el chiste de que esos
fabricantes, Y sus peri0dicOs debie
ran adoptar este lena: Cacao cum
dignitate.
Un obstaculo muy fuerte en-
aquel pals la prohibition es ell
respecto la propiedad, respecto
del cuaI Sc ha prescindido aquf de
una manera desenvuelta y que ha
regocijadO los socialistas y CO.
munistas. En- Inglaterra que Sc
tine que indemnizar los duefIOs
de cerveceria Y de destilerias 81
Sc suprime ell negOcio. Y como esas
dos industrias representa- capi-
tales muy cuantiosOs, la medida
echaria sobrc el contribuyente bri
tanico una carga pesada, ailadida
a las abrumadoras originadas por
la guerra.
Asi, probablemente 81 ALI Sc va
a la prohibition sera por grades
V con indemnizaci0n. Y como en-
ell resto de Europa no eXiste agi-
taci0n en- ese sentido, cuandO a los
americanOs ricoS Sc les acaben los
saocks de bebidas que han puesto
en- sus cuevas, no pasaran sed mas
que en- primavera y en- otolO. Pa
ra cl invierno tienen a Cuba, y pa
ra ell verano todO ell mapa del ''be-
berage", que comienza por ell Sur
en- la Manzanilla de Sanlucar de
Barrameda Y ACADIA por el Norte
ell ell WhISkcy escocGs.
4. Y. n.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-10-02
5 de Septiembre.

Cuba, que desde hace largos
aiios es el ingenio de azucar de
los Estados Unidos, ahora va a
ser, en- inyierno su taberna, su
grito y su burdel, consecuencia
de la prohibition antialcoholica y
demas puritanismos imperantes
aquf, donde no Sc piensa como el
historiador inglGs Macaulay, que
sci gobicrno tiene el derecho de
imponerle al pueblo la decencia,
pero no la santidad".
Esta rep1blica y el Canada Sc
han vuelto "secos'. La gente RIGA,
que ha almacenado licores en- sus
cueyas puede seguir bebiendo en-
sus casas pero este es menos di-
yertido que empaparse en- ell cafe
v en- ell restaurant; ~ s0bre que en-
muchos casos tropieza con la desa
probacion de la esposa y de las hi
jas hay ell Inconvenience de expo
nerse a perder ell respeto de la ser
vidumbre. No quedan Ell esta par
te del mundo, mas que dos zonas
"mojadas', que son Mejico Y Gu
ba. La primera es algO peligro-
sa, porque ell americana ell cana
dense que vaya ALI con un progra-
ma diario de cocktails, puede en-
contrarse con un PanchO Villa o
un Guadalupe Sanchez que 10 Sc
cuestre v, ademas, lie lame grim
30. En- Cuba hay mas seguridad
no Sc ponen notes d los eXtran-
jeros, luego, esta tan cerca de la
Florida, adonde acuden millares
de turistas Y muchos americanos
tienen residencias de invierno, que
es facilfsimo ell trasladarse a la