Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1918 — Page 2

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PHILOSOPHY OF WALT" MASON

• And now we may behold, my friends, where conscienceless ambition ends. Five years ago- the falser sat, with eagles on. his golden hat, the ruler of a mighty State, in industry, and commerce great. The kaiser might have said, *‘Gee whiz! How prosperous my country is! The credit I’ll receive, no doubt,- when death has put me down and dut. In future ages snetn. will cry, ‘How sad that Kaiser Bill should die! Our country’s been the same since he cashed in and quit the game; no other kaiser’s had his pep, and ■we go backward step by step.’ They’ll bless my name till time is done, and chaos shall engulf the sun.” But Kaiser Wilhelm sat alone, upon his large upholstered throne, and said, “It’s not enough Tor me, this graft of ruling Germany. It is too small atad cheap a stunt for one with my majestic front. The whole blamed world must knuckle > down and tremble at any war lord frown. My ships must boss the seven seas, my barkers float in every Breeze.” And now we see the kaiser’s end; there’s none so poor to call him friend. And men will gather Tbund his grave, aind say, “He ■was both fool and knave. With ■world-dominion dreams he fooled, and wrecked the mighty land he ruled.”

VETTERS FROM OUR SOLDIERS

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can situation on a larger scale and more involved. That a settlement is not' imminent is evidenced by the thundering of the artillery up ahead. It is my first experience in hearing the shells burst from this angle. Heretofore I have always been between our guns and theirs, and being used to it feel safer there, where I know what is going on. I do not advise you attempting

to send me any large packages, but small articles sent as mail —not as parcel post—may be sent without any formality. Articles for warmth that you might send me would not reach me before warm weather anyway. As for cootie bands, etc., —well, this is a bad bug ridden country; every normal Russian is alive with them, and I am at least normal and not unhappy. Cockroaches are quite as numerous; are friendly, being fond of eating bedbugs and lice. We never chase cockroaches from our clothes. When we go to bed indoors the bugs begin to prey on us and the roaches on the bugs. Once you, get used to the tickling sensation it is net bad, and the chase sometimes proves quite interesting. ' Our detachment has a train of six small box cars that we live and coolp in when off duty. They are, of course, kept back out of’ shell fire and the men go back there when relieved, and the train moves up then, when we advance. Heretofore I have slept in my bunk about every other night. It is a great convenience to the men who are thus kept in out of- the wet occasionally. Have just received ordes to move up front again and take up posiitions. I do not know what it will involve nor how long we shall be out, but will continue this letter as soon as I get back.

October 18.—Our cars met us half way last night and I came back for a rest. I left early in: the afternoon of the 16th, moved up the line until dark, took up positions that night and moved on at daybreak. The infantry moved forward through the woods and we came along the railroad track consolidating positions as the infantry took them. We moved up all morning and finally drove the enemy from a large clearing where we established ourselves. The foe had destroyed the tracks so badly that it will take a couple of days to fix them so we can move up much further. When we took the clearing there were about ten houses and dugouts. In order to get out the hiding enemy, grenades were thrown into these places. In one dugout the grenade failed to explode, and we found some ten women and twenty children in there, some tnere babies, one not over a week old. They all began crying at the sight of bayonets and pistols, but a Sergenat stuck his pistol in his holster, picked up a baby and kissed it and every thing was alright. We sent them all back out of danger, including their two cows to provide milk for the kids, and fed the grown people. They were a happy lot of people last night and glad to have been captured by Americans.

The Americans are becoming excellent soldiers, and there is much rejudging of men since getting under fire. Men who were “bears” as barrack-room soldiers do not all shine now, and some men who did hot “look good’’ before have proven themselves to be wonders under fire. Our detachment has come through with a good record. We are very comfortably situated; more so than any other American troops. Few of the infantry officers know about the use of our guns and they like to hear the “soutid of them, and to have the enemy hear them for psychological effect, although our fire invariably draws artillery fire. Our main purpose is surprise fire at a massed target, and every time we fire we show our exact location, and so must ndt fire until we have our target. Our enemies fire their guns at airplanes clear out of range, and at the slightest excuse. Consequently we always know where they are

and put them out of action and capture* many of them. One of out guns repulsed an attack by four hundred of them by firing 150 rounds when they were close to us, having held fire until the right (moment. I gaive one little fat-faced girl, about Woodhull's age, a piece of milk chocolate just after she had been taken from the dug-out yesterday, and she shook hands with me with all the dignity in the world. * I am anxious to hear about my grandmother. 'Have also heard tie news of father except that he is busy with war work and meetings. I feel certain now that I will come back, and the feeling gives me courage. I have been tested under fire enough now to know that I can take my place as a man l among imen, an assurance that can be got only under fire.

November 1, 1918.—-There is little news to bo written; we are standing still so far as the campaign is concerned. Practically no shots having been exchanged for a week. The French relieve us at the front line now, and, as there has been nothing doing, I have not even been there when my own men were. It looks now as though we'might stand fast for the winter, which I hope is the case. It seems to me highly probable that the difficulties on the Western Front will be settled soon, and the change in the political situation thus brought about might clear up our troubles for us here before Spring. There is small opportunity of our getting out of here this winter, and, I suppose, the greater part of that time we will not be in communication by mail. It will be a tough time, but will come out alright in the end, I’m sure, and will be a wonderful experience to look back upon. The Y. M. C. A. have a "can” here now and the boys certainly do enjoy it. The Red Cross has got started here also and are supplying many much-needed articles for the comfort of the men, principally toilet articles, like toothbrushes and paste, clean towels, handkerchiefs and socks. They also give out knives, safety razors and blades, pencils and a world of such things until it seems like Christmas whenever "we get a shipment from them.

Among thd men working for these institutions are some mighty interesting people who have been in Russia for some time and who know' something of conditions and the people. There may be somewhat of a discussion, going on in the States as to why we are opposing the Bolsheviki' There is one here also. I have discussed the matter at length with my men (it may be unmilitary, but it pays, for my men are the -best satisfied and happiest lot in the force) and have tried to answer all their questions. The Y. M. C. a. came at me today to address the whole force—a fair poser for me. All the soldiers are agreed that Russia must be put upon her feet to withstand Germany’s efforts to control her and make her pay for the war. thus putting Prussia right back where she was, and no one w’ants to leave the job half finished. But they would like to know what the nolicy is to be after peace on. the Western Front. I imagine no one can answer that question for a certaintv. However, it is certain that very definite steps are being taken to control Russia for her own good, and that this is n-ot*an expedition of conquest, if it were, we would have been in Vologda before this time. This part of Russia is most all “Crown Land,” .that is, land belonging to the government, .to which title by an individual cannot be had. It is rich in timber and has other natural resources. Certain classes of- people, principally soldiers of the old imperial government, can live upon it or get a 9 9-year lease upon it. Consequently they are more educated than the peasant class, who were little more than serfs, and are not rabidly in favor of the Bolsheviki. An educated Russian is educated indeed, but an uneducated one knows nothing but .what he hears and is an easy target for propaganda. and the latter is certainly spread throughout the land. Every time we take a new place tve find it full of pamphlets in French and English putting forth the most simple-minded arguments, calculated to influence a Western mind as it does the Russian peasant. They seem- to believe that all laboring people are as downtrodden and unthinking as their own. They included the whole world in their dream of government; yet cannot see a difference in conditions over the world. They really believed that all the earth’s workers would join them in their revolution for universal peace and a Soviet government world, and feel aggrieved that such was not the case. Tam -told that their leaders admit that they cannot long exist but that they would die hard and attract as much attention as possible while they lasted. T hope they die a natural death this winter, for die they must as a party, and the sooner the better for all the world. Doubtless some of their doctrines will live, but they are not the people to govern Russia, let alone the whole world.

I suppose you think I’ve been killing two birds with one stone, writing you a letter and at the same time composing a Y. M. C. A. address. Next to the death of the Bolsheviki movement, I most desire the death of the proposed speech. This experience will undoubtedly be a g.reat one for me. Fifteen iponths ago my life was circumscribed by the limits of my home and office —most pleasant and happy to be sure, but rather narrowing. Since— that time I’ve done more studying and thinking about mankind in general than I would have done in a lifetime under the old

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plane. The thoughts are probably worthless in their ability to help solve world problems, but it ought at least to broaden me a bit. WOOD.

Earl Wiseman Writes Homo From France.

Earl Wiseman, of Virgis writes his brother that he has had some experience on the battle line In France: October 20, 1918. Dear Brother.—l will send you a few lines this morning. They say this is Sunday; maybe it is, but It is not like the ones we used to have. I have to work this p. m., was on sick report this a. m. My ears have been bothering me, so I went over and had them doped up a little. I hear you are drilling with the home-guards. Now I sure would like to take peep at the bunch when they were doing squads east and west. I think that is as far as you will ever get, for I do not think that we will need you here to help finish up these German dogs. We have had very nice weather here this fall, but I imagine it is •about over. It generally starts raining and keeps it up all winter. I have not received any mail from you since I have been here. I sure would like to get a real letter from you. I got a letter from Zelah; she told me that “Doc” Reed was rejected. I always thought he would be. But say, boy, there are fellows here in a worse shape than he is in. I have had some real war experience the last few months. Have been in some real fighting and the best part of it is, I have never got more than a scratch. The stock of my rifle is full of small pieces of shrapnel, also my canteen cup has two holes through it. I am saving them for souvenirs. I have got several German souvenirs T am going to try and send home. We have to get a permit to send any of these things. If I cannot snd them I will try and hold on to them and bring them when I come home. I have a dandy one for you. Give my regards to the Johnsons and Tot; sehd me some “snaps” of yourself. They are nice to look at when you have spare time. Tell Tot to write me all the news. I will close for this time. Yours, EARL.

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HUN SPY CAUGHT NEAR WILSONS

German Suspected of Being a Secret Agent Arrested Near Murat Palace. PRESiDENTATTENDS CHURCH Later Visits Lafayette’s Tomb—ls Given a Reception at the City Hail Surpassing Even Saturday’s Welcome Last Formal Function. Parts, Dec. 16.—A German suspected of being a spy was arrested in the neighborhood of President IV ilson s Paris residence. Paris, Dec. 16. —President and Mrs. Wilson left the Murat residence at ten o’clock Sunday morning to attend services at the American Presbyterian church in the Rue de Bert When they left the residence drums were beaten and a detachment of republican guards presented arms. Crowds tn the streets cheered the president on his way to church. Visits Lafayette’s Tomb. After his return from church the president rested for a few minutes and then went to the Piepus cemetery, in tne southeastern section of Pari*, to visit the torn!) of Lafayette. President Wilson placed a wreath upon the tomb of Lafayette. Attached to it was a card upon which was written :

“To the Memory of the Great Lafayette From a a Fellow-Servant of Liberty.” President Wilson at three o’clock in the afternoon left the Murat residence to call on President and Madame Poincare at the Palace of the Elysee. Later the president had a conference with Premier Clemenceau and Colonel House, after which he went to afternoon services in an Episcopallam church. Reception Unsurpassed in Paris. Today's reception for Mr. and Mrs. Wilson in the historic city hall of Paris surpassed in splendor even Saturday’s welcome of the American executive. The reception, unsurpassed in the history of the capital, was the last formal function tendered the president on the occasion of his arrival. The streets were filled all day long by tremendous crowds, hundreds of 'tborrswnds scrambling to get a glimpse of the president and Mrs. Wilson. In front of the Hotel Crillon, where the American peace delegates are quartered, thousands waited throughout the day watching Secretary of State Lansing and his confreres pass in and out. The evening papers publish detailed accounts of President Wilson’s movements, two special articles dealing exclusively with the “Wilson smile.” Premier Clemenceau Is quoted as saying: “Paris never saw such a demonstration. I doubt if it has ever been equalled anywhere.” Wilson Scouts Story. All officialdom here Is deeply impressed with the influence President Wilson is plainly having on the rank and file of the French people. His fellow delegates to the peace conference are freely commenting on this. Henry White, Republican member of the peace mission, said Sunday: “I know my French, and love them. Yet even I am surprised at the depth and warmth of the affection publicly displayed toward Mr. Wilson. It Is an excellent omen.”

The president’s plans are for the moment rather haphazard, owing to the failure of the British and Italian premiers to reach Paris In time for his arrival here. However, Mr. Wilson Is determined to utilize all his available time in taking part in getting together meetings. He Is confident the sessions to be held within the next seven days will result in a common understanding. Despite assertions that Great Britain and France are aligned against the United States, the president refuses absolutely to believe any such thing. Mr. Wilson is known to be confident Premier Clemenceau is keenly sensing public opinion and that the French prime minister will not be a party to any measure which would interfere with the cordial relations of all the allies. Wilson to Give Banquet. President Wilson on Thursday will attend a reception given in his honor by the France-America committee. He will give a banquet to President Poincare and eminent politicians and diplomats on Saturday evening. Covers will be laid for seventy. President Wilson will attend a meeting of the French academy on Thursday and a reception will be accorded him by the members, according to newspaper announcements.

Denies Graft at Hog Island Yard.

Philadelphia, Dec. 16.—Charles Piez, director general of the Emergency Fleet corporation, denied charges made In the senate by Senators Vardaman, Mississippi, and Johnson, California, that graft existed at the Hog Island shipyard.

Arrest Ordnance Expert.

Washington, Dec. 16. —Moe B. Gottlelb? an army ordnance expert, was arrested at his home here on a warrant charging him with the theft of important snecifications for hie anna

WEDNESDAY. DBCBMBBR

LIEUT. J. CLARK EDGERTON

Lieut. J. Clark E Igerton, one of the original flyers for the air mail service, has been appointed chief of flying operations for the post office department. He will be responsible for the operation of the government‘s planes in the air mail service.

REDSMENACE GERMANY

Marching Toward Central Europe. German Soldiers Are Joining Bolsheviki, Who Are Destroying Every- , thing in Their Path. Paris. Dec. 16. —Bolshevik troops, comprising 11 Infantry divisions and cavalry and artillery, are marching to ward central Europe on a front of 400 miles from the Gulf of Finland to the Dnieper, river, according to dispatches from Berne. The advance began No vember 11, the day the German armistice was signed. German soldiers, the advices add. are joining the bolshevik!, who are reported to be destroying everything in their path and capturing material left behind by the Germans in their withdrawal westward.

and freedom in its life as can be cured only by the constant association and co-operation of friends. Toasts Mme. Poincare. “I greet you. not only -jrith deeppersonal respect, hut as the representative of the great people of France, and beg to bring you the greetings or another great people to whom the fortunes of France are of profound and lasting interest. “I raise my glass to the health of the president of the French republic and to Mme. Poincare and the prosperity of France.” \ President Poincare welcomed President Wilson warmly as the latter stepped from the train, the French executive firmly grasping him by the hand. William Martin, who is attached to the foreign office as introducer of ambassadors, presented Premier Clemenceau, who welcomed President Wilson in English, saying he was extremely glad to meet him. By a unanimous vote the municipal council of Paris Friday decided to confer upon President Wilson the title of a citizen of Paris. Medal for Wilson. When President Wilson was presented with the grand gold medal of the city of Paris. Mrs. Wilson was presented with a gold brooch set in diamonds,' with doves in bas relief bearing an olive branch. The front pages of the newspapers are devoted to details of the reception to be accorded President Wilson by Paris today. Pictures of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are printed by all the newspapers. Long editorials recounting characteristics of the president, outlining his policies and describing his work during the war fill the journals. In addition, considerable attention is paid to the part that Americans hare played in the war, the battles of Chateau Thierry. St. Mihiel and the Argonne being described.

824,000 SOON TO QUIT ARMY

Demobilization, Now at Rate of IBXXX) a Day, Will Be Increased to 30,000. Washington. Dec. . 10.—Demobilization in the United States is now proceeding at the rate of 13,000 men released from the army every day. General March announced. It still Is anticipated that a rate of 30,000 a day will be reached when full momentum is attained. The war department has now designated a total of 824,000 men in the United States for discharge, an increase of nearly 200,000 during the last week. General March made it clear, however, that designation of troops does not mean immediate discharge, but severance from the service as thejr turn is reached in demobilization. Summarizing the flow of returning troops from France, General March said a total of 5,653 officers and men had been designated for return by General Pershing up to December 12. Of that number 1.373 officers and 30,703 men have actually sailed from France.