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VOL. LIV NAPA, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1917 No. 19 Preparing for U.S. Troops in France Wind Storm Does in Michigan BRITISH OPEN NEW ATTACK Million Tons, of Explosives Blown Up Under German Positions; Thousand Teutons Captured in Fight PREPARED FOR BIG CEREMONY Members of Napa Methodist Church to Have Elaborate Ceremonies When the New House of Worship is Dedi-cated; Bishop Leonard to Preside; Week of Special 1 Meetings to Follow Division street side, is the vestibule-memorial window of S. E.

and Anna. S. Holden, representing Christ knocking at the door, with the inscription Behold I stand at the door arid knock. On the same side, but opening into the main auditorium, is the A. W.

Norton memorial window, the lower panel of which represents Christ the Good Shepherd, and the upper a Crusader Angel, with the in- -scriptidn, Awake, thou that sleep The village of Messines was reported to have been taken early in the fighting. It was also reported that Lenfer and Sareeba had fallen and that Wytschaete had been surrounded by the British storming troops. The British also captured important trench positions all the' way from Observation Ridge, southeast of Ypres to Ploegstert wood, north of ATmen-tieres. More than one million pounds of high explosives was blown up under the German forward positions. This, the most gigantic mining operation in the history of war, spread panic among the Germans.

The British in their attack to-day used probably twenty per cent more guns, especially those of heavy calibers, than they employed in the battle of Arras. Tanks were in the thick of the More than 1000' Germans were taken prisoners early in- the fight. 4 The fighting continues under a midsurhmer'sun. The Germans, have not yet rallied for the expected counter attack. June 7.

Damage amounting to about $75,000 was wrought and four lives were claimed by the terrific wind storm which swept across central Michigan yes-terdasT. The district, which' includes Battle Creek, Ann Arbor and Jackson, sustained most of the damage. A score of persons were injured. Preparing for Army Draft WASHINGTON, June 7. The War Department to-day is at work on reg-eolations! for the second step in the army draft selection, by lot, of a proportion of young men registered while the Provost Marshal Generals office is compiling data on the registration Tuesday.

It may take a week or ten days to complete the nation-wide tabulations. Then the War Department will prescribe rules for drawing names of men who are to be examined before ft local or precinct exemption boards and for the composition of these boards of boards of review to which those drafted may appeal. A call for a definite number of troops will be issued, each State will be notified to contribute a certain proportion, and State authorities in turn will determine allotments foi subdivisions. Sbek Reduction in License SANTA ROSA, June 7. A request of the saloon keepers of this city for a reduction of the liquor license from $400 per year to $20'Q per year was presented at the regular monthly meeting of the Council Wednesday night, and was put over for consideration at a meeting to be called by Mayor J.

C. Mailer, on his return from a ten days automobile trip. 5 Clarence N. Riggins, Auorney-at-Law. Notary Public.

Office In Mlg' liavacca Building. 1 WO PARIS, June 7. A large American transport containing wheat for Ar-erican troops, which are to come later, t'heMatin annouhees, has crossed the Atlantic under the protection of an American warship. The transport is now being Unloaded at a French port, the newspaper says. Preparations, the newspaper says further, are being made for the reception of American troops.

A number of bases, similar to those of the British army, have -been organized. Camps have been laid out for infantry and artillery, and aviation parks have been established for Ami' erican aviators. None of the American officers is bringing his family. The Matin says the arrival of the transport means that -the provisioning of the army is wrell under way before the arrival of the troops and that accordingly the American forces will make no call on the French stock. Napa Man Found Dead in Room SAN FRANCISCO, June 7.

A man believed to be Uriah S. Waldo of Napa was found dead in his room, 441 Fourteenth street, early to-day, asphyxiated. His death is believed to have been the. theory being advanced that he struck a gas jet, opening it, when' he turned out an electric lightT on the same chandelier, A bankbook on a Napa bank found in his clothing bore the name of Waldo. Sequoia Resort Is now open for Summer business.

Nicely furnished rooms cottages and tents at moderate prices. Unexcelled meals. Dancing at the beautiful picnic grounds every Sunday afternoon. Remember our famous Chicken dinner. Phone 14F11.

MAX ZASTROW, 6-30 Manager. Subscribe for the Journal. LONDON, June 7. The British have -opened an attack on a nine-mile front between Messines and Wyts-heate and have taken all their first objectives. The official statement says that the British progress is being continued and that a number of prisoners have been taken.

The new British offensive is against a sharp German salient three miles south of Ypres. For several dayrs the British have maintained a tremendous bombardment for about thirty miles on this portion of their front. The salient itself is about three miles in width and the same distance in depth. An effective advance in this sector would seriously menace the German hold on Lille, which is about five miles from Jhe nearest British position. A correspondent at the British headquarters in France says that the British rush this morning on the Messines-Wytschaet-e Tidge 'rof stthe Belgian front took them well over the ridge where they are now entrenching U.

S. Warship PARIS, June 7. The ministry of marine announced to-night that American warships have anchored off the JFrench coast. The announcement adds: The French army greets with joy on their arrival these new brothers-in-arms, who, under the flag of the great American republic, have come to participate until final victory in the struggle against the common enemy. WASHINGTON, June 7 The naval collier J-upiter has arrived in France, Secretary Daniels announced to-day, laden with 10,500 tons of wheat and other supplies.

The ship sailed from an American port without any intimation of her voyage having been given out' in advance and is now at anchor in a French port. The Jupiter is one of the navys largest colliers. She was the first May and June Specialties FOR Arrangements are about completed for the dedication, next Sunday, of the fine new Methodist Church which has been in course of construction for several months past. It is now practically completed and is one of the handsomest and most convenient church edifices in the. State.

There are three entrances to the building, the main one directly under the tow-eT, and the others on either side of it, leading into the spacio-us audi- torium. The pulpit directly faces the main entrance, and the choir loft is to the left of the pulpit. The floor slopes gradually down to the pulpit. There is a circling gallery above the auditorium. Back of the auditorium, and connected, with ity folding doors, is the assembly room of the Sunday School, surrounded by individual class rooms.

This has two entrances, one on the Division street side of the building, and anothei; at the back. The ladies parlor is also on this floor, entered from the Sunday School room. To the north of the Sunday School room, on a lower level, and having a separate entrance from Randolph street, is the social room, which will be fitted up with complete gymnastic apparatus fbr the use of the Boy Scouts. It will also be used for the social gatherings of the church. Adjoining it is a well-fitted kitchen and shower bath room.

1 Upstairs is the pastors study and reception room, opening off the Sunday School, vestibule. There are also individual class rooms for the primary scholars, and a large primary room, besides two rooms for the Willing Workers and the Bible class. Convenience and roominess are worked out. in every detail. A distinctive feature of the structure is the beautiful art windows with which it is adorned.

On the Sfl Is tr and I will give thee light. i On the Randolph street side is the window in memory of Chancellor and i Electa B. Hartson, the upper section of which represents the Angel of Peace, and is. inscribed, Peace on earth, good will toward men. The lower half portrays Christ blessing-little children.

This picture is peculiarly appropriate on account of Mrs. Hartsons- interest in children's work of the church. Every window is a masterpiece of work in its line and adds much to the beauty of the whole church. On next Sunday, Sunday School will meet for the first time in the new church, at 9:30 a.m'. At J.1 a.

m. Archbishop A. W. Leonard will preach, the sermon, after' which he will dedicate the church. There will be a i special choir of thirty voices, who will render music as follows: Anthem, Song of Thanksgiving (Allitsen).

Vocal solo, Fear Not Ye, Israel-(Buck), Mrs H. B. Sanborn. In the evening. Rev.

H. E. will preach. The special choir will render the following: Anthem, Onward, Christian Soldiers (Schnecker). Anthem, "Softly the Silent Night (Neidlinger).

Vocal solo, Hear Ye, Israel'' (Mendelssohn), Miss Ruth Mower. (Continued on page 8). First and Brown Streets I. iece in War Zone electrically propelled steamer ever built and her performance was so good that it led to the adoption of electric drive for all new battleships and battle cruisers, the American navy being the only one in. the world to adopt this type of propulsion.

Funerals Held Thursday Funeral services were held at two oclock Thursday afternoon for the late Mrs. Vianna Deakin, who passed away in Sacramento Tuesday, in the Kyser Funeral Chapel on Third street. The Rev. H. C.

Shropshire officiated. A choir composed of Prof. D. T. Davis, Milton Ransford, A.

V. Oliffe and Jesse Ransford rendered appropriate selections. Interment was made in Tulocay Mass was held Thursday morning at St. Johns Catholic Church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Sarah Halloran, at which time the Rev.

Father Cantillon was celebrant. The Rev. Father Tarrant, conducted the services at the grave in Tulocay cemetery. Teachers' Examinations The Semi-Annual Teachers Examinations will be held in Central School, Napa, iune 11, 12 13,. 14, 15, 15, 1917.

By order SECY BOARD OF EDUCATION. 5-24-oawtd Heres the extreme height of urn Clothes Comfort Coats and Trousers no Vest. Not only is a Vest unnecessary during the Summer months, but we save its cost as well. So, when it comes real hot-weather suits, we simply cut out the Vest altogether and put the cost of it into a little better quality of fabric and still more exacting care in the Suits $15, $17, $20 to; $25 Graduation Presents AND Wedding Gifts PEARL NECKLACES Richelieu La Tausca Bracelet Watches Fountain Pens Gold and Silver Pen Knives Waldemar Chains Pendants, LaVallieres Cut Glass and Hand Decorated Ivory B. L.

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