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Evening star., 1919-04-29
GHosTLY DRINKS.
Plychic Properties in Poison-0ld
! and Fantastic Reliefs.

olden time. particularly in the
fotrteenth. fifteenth. sixteen and sew
entsenth centuries. when people wish
ed to get rid OF any one, they con-
suited witches. who invariably recon-
minded poisons which they declared
were obtained through direct Inter
coerSe with the unknown.
Qne OF the most notorious of these
~8cnes was an italian woman named
Tqfana. who lived in the seventh cen
tuly, and was credited with being in
stfumentAl-through her poisons-ju
cahAng the deaths Of over 500. peoplA.
Clients visited her from An oyersEu-
rope, ana the most popularaof h4r poi /.
soAc was the aqua delia, Tofana, ad ,
mhfstered in six drops, generally in
vino or chocolate. The AQUA sdella
T0ena came undr the protection OF
tho hooded ghost. or ghost that haunt
edsthe ruins of old abbeys and castles.
arp was supposed by many to- contain
the psychic property of instillinR the
most sublime horror into the, mind of
thS drinker of 1t. so that thesiafter,
SHOULD his constitution offer any re-
sistance to the destructive properties
ofsthe poison itself, would succumb to
th4 shock produced by the frightfuI
visions 1t conjured up. -
Then there was the poison In Sthe
nsfis OF the younger females ef. Ger
tain OF tho gypsy tribes living IN Hun
Gay and north Italy. This poison was
supposed to be obtained through the
1ntocation Of the spirits of suicides at
cress roads. and was introduced into
th4 system through the subtle admin
3sGration OF a scratch. inflicted while
thD victom was having his fortune
totd This nail poson did not kin out
right. but was supposed to bring
ahput gradual paralysis of the brain.
aceompanied by the most ungovern-
abe desire to commit suicide and
tempt others into doing the same
thing.
was often used in vendettas when
the annihilatfon OF whole families wa q
deSired. and its effects were wholly
attributed to the influence of it's guar
aian earthbound spirits.
Evening star., 1919-04-29

The past week at the Walter Reed
Army Hospital has been an active
and successful one for all the inter
Programs were carried out for the
entertainment of the soldier patients
under treatment there, both in the
wards and those conva1escing. The
Red Cross led in the activities, with
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, the Knights of Columbus and
the Jewish Welfare Board close sec
onds. There have been vaudeville
entertainments by star professional
bills at the Red Cross House and the
post auditorium, as we'll as several
theater parties to the National. Polls
and theSShubert-Garric in each in
stance the boys being the guests Of
the managenents Of the houses.
Movie Man Kept Busy.
The motion picture man Of the ''Y"
has been busy in the wards where the,
bed-ridden wounded are unable to
the up-to-the- minute e. standard motion
picture plays.@ These are shown on
the ceilings of the wards by the spe-
cialfy sJconstructed' projecting ma!
CnlHGSs Mn "OIk Is q pdII Oh IHS
"Y" entertainment and iss highly ap-
preciated by the fellows who cannot
There has been an unlimited sched-
ule Of outdoor sports such as base ball,
tennis, -croquet, hand ball and other
similar amussments. Then there have
been several large. parties Of the.
fans" To aee the Washington team
play baKAs ball, the boys being the
guests ofaClark Grinith. The manage
ments Of the four. activities looking
after the pleasure Of fcthe soldier pa
tients are planning q big program for
the coming week.
The community sings recently start
ed in the wards are growing in popu-
larity. The travelogues illustrated by
r. Hayes Hamilton, treating foreign
and other sections visited by Mr..
Hamilton are in high favor too. Dur
ing the past week these lectures were
given in thirteen Of the wards. Infor-
NAL amateur entertainments In which
new arrivals 1t the institution par
ticipate are popular, bringing out some
real talent These are scheduled for
evenings and with them go tho usual
musicals. With the opening OF the
victory liberty loan 200 Of the wounded
soldiers participated in the ceremonies
held at the Treasury Department. More
than 200 Of these boys are away from
the hospital participating In the loan
campaign.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
japanese Dreadnaughts Building.

From the Bulletin Of the Japanese Society.
The battleships Nagato. 10000 tons
displacement, which has been in
course of building at Kure. Japan.
will be launched in July. She will
carry 16-inch guns. The Mutsu. sister
ship of the Nagato, is now building at
Yokosuka. Japan. and it is expected
will be launched in October. 1t is
stated that the building of two more
Evening star., 1919-04-29

and which are not found in modern
tongues. If a person looks only to
the money-making facilities of his
education, he will not figure as high
influence in the truer purpose Of life.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
Vaudeville Star Entertains.

On Tuesday last Manager Robbins OF
Keith's sent four headliners to the
Red Cross home to entertain the boys.
There was q dance for the patients the
same evening in the Red Cross house
with q large number Of nurses and
girl war workers there to entertain the
patients and supply dancing partner:
Evening star., 1919-04-29
Very Impolite.

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
Mrs. Nexdore-Prof. Adagio called
at our house yesterday and my daugh-
ter played the piano for him. He just
raved over her playing.
Mrs. Peprey-How rude! Why
couldn't he conceal his feelings the
way the rest Of US do?
Evening star., 1919-04-29

5000 sheets Of writing paper with
5000 envelopes; 100 boxes Of gum; $50
boxes of matches, candies, chocolates,
fruits, flowers and other things. In
addition to the work at Walter Reed
the Knights of Columbus is looking
after the men at St; Elizabeth and the
Naval Hospital. This activity is sup
plying its quota of motor Transports
tion for the trips downtown and the
weekly excursion to Mt. Vernon.
Provides Outdoor Games.
The "Y'' is keeping in close touch
with every patient at the hospital
This activity has under construction
adjoining the hut a tennis court and
other facilities for outdoor games.
and is planning, with the physical
struction of base ball diamond. A
class in scientific agriculture has
been started, with Mr.. bingham of
the Department of Agriculture in
lectures Illustrated with slides. The
boys are interested. These lectures
will be delivered Wednesday nights.
boys humorous sketch. I'm Bad"
written by NJ. Levine of Washington.
9. L. Thomas, one of the overseas
"Y" men with the LIST Division. related
his experiences with other members of
his service in crossing a shell-swept
field. carrying relief to the fighting
men who had long been on duty in the
trenches. Plans are in the making
for the use of the "Y" gym for train
ing and exercise Of the nurses and
their aids, members Of the corps and
the men and WON en- Of the reconstruct
ton corps and their aids. One of the
big features of all the activities there
the coming week will be q reception
and dance at the 'Y" hut to the Of
f1cers and nurses Of the hospital. The
post band will furnish the music.
Program for Two Days.
The scheduled program carried out
yesterday and that for today arc
given below:
SATURDAY, APRIL 2S.
lis p.m.-Poli's Theater and sup
per, Mrs. Zappone, $50 boys.
p.m.-Illustrated travelogues in
wards, by Mr.. F. w. Wright
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His Part.

HIS Fart.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.
THAT poor woman has not been
married any time and already she Is
taking in washing"
What is her husband doingT"
HE IL taking in the proceeds"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
0LYMPIAN GAMES, SUSPENDED SINCE THE WAR,
 MAY BE REVIVED BY ITALIANS NEXT YEAR

ROME March (by Associated Press )-A movement has been started in the chamber of deputies to appropriate for holding the Oympian games in Rome in 1920 which will be the ffteth anniversary of the unfcaton of Italy,
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
INDUSTRIES OF GERMANS ARE
 UNDER PROBE

THE HAGUE. March 1.-The Rhenish Gazette reports that the Of ficial American commission which re- gently arrived in Berlin in order to investigate the economic life of Ger many has visited several industrial districts of Germany in order to as- certain how urgently Germany needs raw materials.
 The commission, which is quartered in the old American embassy, says the newspaper, is consulting with the lead ing German, industrialists, collecting economic and political data to be placed at the disposition of the Ameri- can peace delegation.
 According to the Gazette, a member of the American commission expressed himself to Berlin official regarding Germany's~ need of foodstuffs, point ing out that externally Germany's need and famine were not noticeable; that the hotels were able to cater we'll, even though the prices were high and much food was procured illegitt- mately; that the poorer classes were suffering and that they must be cared for first.
 The members of the commission re-
 (Continued on Page EighD
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
MlNEBARRACE
 MOST COSTLY . OPERATION

BOSTON, March Ii, Practical de- mobilization of all the United States naval establishment in European waters; the sale of the great Lafay- cite wireless station at Bordeaux to the French government at price ap- proximately $4,OO0,000, and many hitherto unpublished facts of Ameri- can naval activities in the war, were announced here by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, who arrived with President Wilson on the George Washington.
 On the trip over MT. Roosevelt dis closed to the officers and men of the George Washington how the United States had spent more than $3O,OO0,- 900 laying the mine barrage against submarines in the North Sea and how by the navy offensive which tFe Unit ed Ssates brought into gt.le war the submarines were driven away from the coasts and harbor mouths, out to sea, where tEeir deadly work would be more difficult.
 "Few realize" said MT. Roosevelt "that the American navy had fifty four shore bases of various kinds in European waters and the Azores. We had more then 10000 men at these bases and on the ships operating from them. We leased docks and build ings and in addition constructed hundreds of hangars, piers, hospitals storehouses and other buildings.
 Almost 50,O00 officers and men now have been sent home and the flying stations and bases with very few exceptions, have been evacuated All material of future value has been sent home. Portable houses, provi- sions and motor trucks have been sold to the Red Cross and the army, and what remained of lumber and other salvage material has been sold to the British and French governments"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
HUNS MUST REDUCE ARMY AND DESTROY RHINE QUALIFICATIONS
DANSUTHERLAND RESUMESROLE OF DISCRUNTLED POLITICIAN IN
 LEGISLATIVE HALLS AT JUNEAU

JUNEAU, March il Especial to the Daily Tlmes)-Bllls introduced in the territorial legislature yesterday include an law by Dunn and Pennington in the house, making eight hours day work and providing for overtime in emer gences additional bills by Sutherland in the senate abosng the Alaska bureau of publicity suspendnig the bounty eagles establishing home for pioneer women and providing for change of in the trial of causes upon et ton either party ectng that the court is preudced agast a tigant in favor of
 Senator Sutherland enthusiastic supporter of publicity bureau at the session two years ago.
 Pennington today introduced bill providing punishment for Bolshevkism in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
SHlPYARDS REOPENED IN PUGET SOUND CITIES
 AND GREAT STRIKE IS THING OF THE PAST

SEATTLE March II (by Associated ess).-The ship yards reoponed this morning. and large force of is engaged the task of getting things ready for the resumption of work the latter part of the week.
 The Tacoma and Aberdeen yards also reopened today
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
StiAKE-UP IN AVIATION SECTION OF ARMY
 RETIRES DIRECTOR GENERAL TO FORMER RANK

WASHINGTON, March II (by Associated Press )-Major General William Keny director of military aeronautcs has been relieved from his post and ordered report the chief of field artillery in his former rank of colonel for duty
 Brigader General William Mitchell will command the onautics section of the army. as44s#
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
I.W. ". AND RADICAL SOCIALISTS PREPARING FOR REVOLUTION TO
 OVERTHROW U. s. GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, March Il (by Associated Press ).-The department of justice has found evidence of radical propaganda urging the overthrow of the United States government and the establishment of Bo]shevikism.
 Letters of members of the Industrial Workers the World have been seized in which said that strike is small revolution and dress rehearsal for the big to coe
 The officials claim that the Socialists Radicals and l. w. w. have found common in Boshevkisn and that a bloody revolution is contemplated.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
GERMANY TO BE REDUCED TO
 STATUS0F THIRD -CLASSP0WER
 FROM MILITARY POINT OF VIEW
Delegates of Once Mighty Empire to Be Called Upon to Sign Treaty Which Elimi- mates Germany as World Menace
 Finish to Come During March

PARIS, March II (by Associated Press).-| Military Germany will cease to exist as the result of the adoption by the supreme council of the peace congress of the military terms of German disarmament.
 The terms as they will go into the peace treaty provide that the German army 7s to be reduced to one hundred thousand men and four thousand off cers The men are to be recruited, as conscription is to be forbidden for period of twelve years. Under these conditions Germany's army will be smaller than that of Switzerland.
 Germany must also destroy the Rhine forts and abolish the imperial general staff.
 It is expected that the peace treaty will be ready by March 20, and it is probable that the German delegates will be called to Versailles about March P to sign the treaty.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
WICKERSHAM'S ENEMY
 TO BE FLOOR LEADER

WASHINGTON, March II (by Asso- ciated Press) ).-Representative Mon- dell of Wyoming has been named as Republican floor leader in the next congress.
 Representative Mann of Illinois, re- gently defeated for the speakership, was first elected to the position of floor leader, but he declined the honor.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
FAMOUS ORGANIZATION
 TO LEAVE FOR HOME

COBLENZ, March II (by Associated Press) General Pershing is coming here Wednesday on tour of inspec- tion. He will review the Rainbow division, which is scheduled to sail for home April 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
FAV0RSWOMEN
 AT SESSI0NS0F PEACE BOARD

PARIS, March 11.-It has been in- teresting to discover in Mime. Jacque- maire, Premier Clemenceaus daugh- ter an adrent supporter of the idea that women should have hand in the peace conference and the league of na- tions.
 son, grievously wounded in the war, Mme Jacquemaire is a very young and goodlooking woman, with re- markedly fine mouth and eyes. She wore a green sweater over walking skirt which brought out the red in her hair, and had her arms full of violets, which she was taking to her father. It was at her fathers apart ment with her sister, also a remark ably pretty woman. Both are devoted attendants upon their father.
 "I knew of my fathers interview with the women of the allied confer ence," said Mme Jacquemaire, in her soft, gracious manner. q am wholly sympathetic with their plea for a voice in the peace conference and the league of nations.
 For StabiIizing Influence.
 q think-and believe this is my fathers opinion-that women should prove very good stabilizing influence in the momentous upheaval through which we are passing in the attempt ed organization of new order. Per sonally, am much interested in their efforts and hope to take part after my father has entirely recovered"
 Though the British, Belgian and Italian delegates have returned to their respective countries the French suffragists are continuing interviews with the various peace plenipoten- tiaries. The request made to the pleni- potentiaries is always the same. for the support of the proposition and the placing of women on the various com missions related to the peace confer ence, including the one dealing with ! the league of nations.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
FISH QUOTATIONS
KETCHIKAN, March 11.-Yester- days fish prices were, as follows: Hali- but, flrsts, 12Ac; seconds, 11Ac; sable fish, 2hc; red rock, 2c.

SEATTLE, March 11.-Yesterday's fish prices were: Halibut, 16c; sable fish, 5c; ling and red cod, Sc: pickled sable fish, SEQ per bbl.; pickled her ring, $25 per bbl.; salmon, sockeye. $26 per bbl.; pinks. $20 per bbl.; fall, SIS per bbl.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
SPARTACANS BEING WIPED OUT
 MPR0TRACTED STREET FIGHTS
 FOR CONTROL OF HUN CAPITAL

BERLIN March Il (by Associated Press). govern ment troops have demolished the Spartacn ronghod in the northern and sections of the city During the opera tions mine throwers and artillery used
 Railway traffic has been resumed but the street striking for wages The police have executed many Spartacans
 Reported Capture of Riga Erroneous
 COPENHAGEN, March Il (by Associated Press "A Der lin dispatch denies the report that German troops have recaptured Riga.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
POPE BENEDICT URGES CONCLUSION OF PEACE
 TO SAVE GERMAN NATION FROM BOLSHEVIKISM

PARIS, March II (by Associated Press 1.-The pope has addressed appeal to the emphasizing the urgency of speedy conclusion of peace It understood that he said he possessed information the economic and social situation in Germany which have strengthened his very grave fears of the spread of Boseviks and which might result in the establishment of Bolshevik state in Germany.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11
LONG. CHERISHED DREAM OF BRITISH STATESMEN
 MAY BECOME REALITY OF IMMEDIATE FUTURE

/ LONDON March Il (by Associated Press).-The long under the English channel connecting England and France fair way to be undertaken at last posa made in parliament to the building of the tunnel at once employing exoders in the work The task will five years complete and the cost will be twenty million pounds
The Cordova daily times., 1919-03-11

The government cable is still out of commission and but a limited As sociated Press report was received to- day by wireless.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-06-10
THREE

Hammond, Dianna Lowe, DianthA
Lowe, Diantha Hammond. DavlS
Hammond, Cassie II. Campbell. To-
renzo T.. Hammond, Levi Hammond
Lehi Hammond, Thursa IL. Noisos.
Datus Il. Hammond. varsil Ham
mond, Gerrold Hammond. Daniel N.
Hammond. Johanna Hammond and
other persons unknow heirs at Law
OF Milton d. Hammond, deceased,
and William Cresie, sole and only
heir at law OF Frederick Cresio. de-
ceased, Defendants.
The State OF Utah TO said Defend.
ants:
You are hereby summoned to aP-
pear within twenty days after ser
vice of this summons upon you. ie
served within the county in which
this action is brought. otherwise
within thirty days after service and
defend the above entitled action ans
in case of your failure SO TO do Judg-
ment will be rendered against you
according to the demand OF the
complaint, which has been filed with
the clerk Of said court.
This action is brought to reform
certain deeds described in plaintiffs
complaint and quieting Plaintiffs IT,
tie to the land described In said
complaint.
WALTERS 4 HARRIS.
Attorneys for Plaiatife.
Post ONCE Address:
First National Bank Building.
Logan, Utah. Adv-e-2G
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-06-10

still contain German poison and the
only water supply is miles away.
With wood from the nearby trench
es these families are building for
themselves little shelters. In two
days young lieutenant told us, $50
old grenades had been discharged A
Frenchman himself he volunteered
the statement that IL was incompre-
hensible how people could reutrn to
a land 80 utterly desolate.
How much indemnity do you
think would pay for these three
towns alone? Yet France does not
depend upon German money as the
hope of rebuilding. AS we went
sadly back, we saw an old man mend
ing the torn roads. AS he worked
slowly along he took with him n
burst shell containing water in which
stood a datfodil and three tiny prim-
roses. 1t is men and women with
this patience and this love of beauty
who will rebuild France and who
have already begun the task.
DIR. Hurrells hospital, designated
as American Womens Hospital No
will occupy 10 barracks, donat
ed by the French Service de Sante
The American women doctors hope
to establish other units when they
have raisedT $250.O0O, a campaign
for which is now being carried on
from the national headquarters al
637 Madison Avenue, New York
City.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-06-10

returned here, AS we left she said
with a brave smile Next year the
garden will be properly planted
"In the next town four families
have returned. 1t is teeming with
Chinnamen, removing unexploded
hand grenades. The mayor. courte-
ously taking us into his little hut,
tells US that unless horses are sent
at once, the gardens cannot be plant
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-06-10
American Committee
For Devastated Faance

NEW YORK, June 9.-The plight
Of French refugees returning 10
their homes after exile during the
German Invasion Is graphically lie
scribed in a letter received here by
. the officehs Of the American Women
hospitals from DR.. NJ. Louise Hurrell.
OF Rochester. N. Y, head physician
of the hospital stated entirely by
American women which has just been
moved in to the Aisne region to OPP
crate there in connection with the
American committee for devastated
France. DR.. Hurrell who was decor
ated for her work at Luzancy, asserts
that French claims for. indemnity,
no matter how high, cannot be in
proportion to the damage wrought
by the enemy.
1T is not co much the wrecked
homes that excite your pity" writes
DR.. Hurrell 1T is the contact with
the returning refugees, the sad con-
yersation with that man digging i'll
his garden, or with this woman who
is struggling under her load of wood.
Here is a town of at one time two
thousand Inhabitants. A Frenchinan
on the outskirts tells us that twelve
have returned. He Is preparing a
room for his mother and child. bis
wife having been held prisoner. aud
lad walked fifteen kilometers 10
bring starw for them to sleep on.
Further ON we met a young
French woman. spading up garden
beside the two walls which remain
cd Of her house. She had no seeds
but hopefully or from habit she had
prepared the little patch of ground
Her husband had been killed. but
this was their old home. 80 she had
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-06-10
Hardy Chinese Ponies.

The Chinese horse is really pony
somewhat after the type OF the west
ern broncho. II comes fro:n Mongolia
and Is known MS the Monaghan pony.
1t Is al exceedingly hardy animal,
thrives on food Oh which western
aEImal would staryc, is able to carry
heavy loads long distances, and is very
useful In many ways. AS q racing an
imal It is characterized by speed and
stamina. China exports between 1900
and 1000 of these ponies each year.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-06-10

ed this year. His little grand chill
dren in the front yard were playing
at what they called decorating faith
er's grave The real grave of the
mayors eldest son is at Verdun.
THE next town was so full of I'M
exploded hand grenades that we had
difliculty picking our way along.
Two families have come back, one
that of the mayor Here the wells