Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 29, 15 December 1917 — Page 1

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TREATY MADE WITH RUSSIA SAYS BERLIN; LINES HELD Italians Continue to Check Fierce Attacks of Dual Foes Promised Push on West Front Not Here.

BRITISH MAKE GAINS AMSTERDAM, Dec. 14. r A treaty between Russia and Germany has been formulated according to an . official German statement received here today. FOES CONTINUE TO PRESS SOUTHWARD ON ITALY (By Associated Press) Germany and Austria-Hungary are continuing their military drive south ward from the Alps and coupling this threat of the crushing of Italy with the menace of a German offensive on the western front, a menace rendered more serious by the release of- hundreds of thousands of troops from the Russian front, because of the elimination of Russia from the war. It Is only in the northern Italian field that a really sustained campaign is in progross at present. Several times recently there has been a temporary let p, but? upon each renewal the force of the attack has been intensified ns bigger guns and fresh reserves were brought up. Italian Line Holds. The attack in its present phase is centering upon Monte Beretia, northwest of Monte Grappa and Just to the east of tho Brenta. Evidently the Italian line is Just as 6trongly held here as in the other sectors recently attacked, for the advices from the front report only a very slight yielding in the face of several attacks in which the enemy sacrificed large numbers of troops. The tentative thrusts which are being made by the Germans on the Franco-Belgian front, as if a weak spot in the. entente line was being sought out, are being countered after each hostile move. Field Marshal Haig's troops have met the last such blow in Flanders where a trench section near, Polderhoek chateau -was taken by1 tlje QernUns, .trith'. a Attafik in, -which a; Considerable-part "of th position wis , recovered. '" NORWAY LOSES 5,000 . LONDON. Dec. 15. It is stated officially that Norway has lost 5,000 sailors during the war.the Central News Dispatch from Christiana reports. The sinking Qf two more steamships is told of in the dispatches. . MAKE IT AREP CROSS CHRISTMAS THE WEATHER ' For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy and not quite so cold tonight and Sunday. Today's Temperature Noon ; 14 . Yesterday , Maximum 13 Minimum 10 below For Wayne County by W. E. Moore -Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Not so cold Sunday afternoon. General Conditions The crest of the cold, wave passed through Richmond last night with temperature of 16 below zero about 3 a. in. and had risen to S below at 6:30. A storm or great size has, developed over the Rocky Mountains and in all probability will cause general snow and a blizzard the first of the week may not arrive before Monday. Extremely cold wather continues from Alaska southward with temperatures of 30 to 40 below zero in western Canada. The coming-storm is expected to be followed by temperatures far below zero.

False Stories, Made in

Malicious rumors and false reports tsnding to cart suspicion on the government of the United States and thus h?mper the prosecution of the war have been afloat in Richmond from time to time. '. Only recently was the rumor current in Richmond that Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, was in prison . charged with treason. As the story was repeated it grew and then it was rumored that be had been executed as a German spy. AH of which was a lie. Despite this fact, however, many persons believed it and whispered it to their friends. The story was widely circulated. " Not Above Average. However, Richmond's credulity . is not above the average of many other American cities, according to the current issue of the Literary Digest, which tells of some of the lies concocted by German brains to spread dissension in the United States, and thus hamper the prosecution of the war. One of the common lies which has

Machinery For Selecting Army Under New Plan Set in Motion

WASHINGJON, Dec. 15.-r-Secretary Baker today came to the reiier or tnc thousands of men who bad volunteer ed from the regular army but have been rejected because of the breakdown of the recruiting machinery by ordering that all qualified applicants who presented themselves before noon today should be accepted even tnougn their examination and other details could not be accomplished until later. Thousands of men seeking to volunteer before the new draft regulations went Into effect at noon bad been turned away because the recruiting stations were swamped. Can Get In Later It was announced, however, that men who do not get into the regular army through recruiting stations be fore noon may do 60 ' later through their local boards. Their applications will be acted upon Immediately but they will appear on the rolls as members of the national army. The mailing of questionnaires will be completed speedily by the war department and within sixty days more than nine million registrants will be divided into five classes as regards their liability for military service. In a statement issued today. Provost Marshal General Crowder said: "The plans have been made, the machine has been built and with the loyal co-operation of the local boards, so amply demonstrated by their past accomplishments, the millions of registrants will, within the space of sixty days, stand marshalled for their place in the world's war, each in the class to which his economic worth entitles him. "I have sot the slightest hesitation in predicting the absolute success of the classification system. From every part of the country has come praise for the plan. It will provide armies in a steady stream; armies built from the body politic by the body politic. Precision Before Unknown "Never before in the history of the world have armies been chosen with the scientific precision of the new system. Men will shoulder the gun first who should by all laws of reason offer AMERICAN HELD BY BOLSHEVIKI PETROGRAD, Dec. 15. Charles S. Smith of St. Louis, a member of the staff of John F. Stevens, head of the American railway commission for Russia, is reported to have been arrested. . Mr. Smith is reported to have been arrested at Tchita, Siberia, in company with , M. Oustrogoff. former Resistant minister of railways, who is frejd , by ..the YBaUhpriM as a member, Of. tfce.. provisional government.. . v " Ambassador Francis has ' telegraphed to the Americon consul at Harbin and Vladivostok to intervene. . At the Smolny Institute, the Bolsheviki headquarters, it was stated that if the American had been arrested it was a mistake and he would be immediately released. POLICE GUARD I. W. W. TRIAL CHICAGO, Dec. 15. Extra detachments of police and secret service men guarded the court room today when 106 members of the "Industrial Workers of the World were arraigned before Federal Judge Landis on a charge of conspiracy against .the. government The defendants, one of whom is a woman, Elizabeth Shurley Flynn of New York, were Indicted by a Federal grand Jury last September. Sixty others Indicted still are at liberty. Headquarters of the I. W. W. were raided simultaneously in various parts of the country early in September and much of the evidence which Is to be presented by the government was obtained in documentary form during this raid." William D. Haywood, secretary, treasurer of the organization, . with headquarters in this city, is among the defendants. TWO ENGINEERS HURT WITH TPIE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Dec. 15. (By the Associated Press) A bursting shell has wounded two American railway engineers working behind the British front, according to reports ' received today. The projectile 6truck in a pile cf picks, shovels and other tools. I been repeated many times In Rlchmond is that knitted articles made by Richmond chapter of the Red Cross society, and sent to soldiers were taken by tho officers. Another German lie. - ; The National Committee of Patriotic societies suggests that a membership list be posted on some conspicious corner in every community and that the stories and the story teller's names be sent to .the local newspapers and to the Washington headquarters. This is the request of the Committee of Patriotic societies: Do Your Part , "Demand facts and sources of information whenever you hear a story that you do not know to be true. : "Trace the story back to the person -man or woman who first told it in your community. . . "Report the names of persons circulating the story and the nature' of the statement" "In the treason factory output" as the Philadelphia North American char

themselves first to their country nd only grim necessity will compel us to invade the more deferred clashes; but If such necessity does arise, it will find the country ready. . "Through the governors of -the states a legal advisory board, to assist

registrants to make intelligent answers ' to the questionnaires, baa been assigned to every local board; through the same agencies, the leaders in medicine in every .' community have pledged themselves to aid and assist in medical examinations. The great majority of "the men who are building the ne system, have offered their services without' price to their government. "The completion Of the classification will practically complete tie great work of the local and district boards. Thereafter they will act each in their lespective areas as the government's agents for any new registration which may occur and will consider changes of status or transfers of jurisdiction, when such may arise." ALL LAWYERS TO HELP WITH QUESTIONAL Saturday the local boards began sending out questionnaires to all registrants who have not been Inducted Into service. In accordance with provisions of the Selective Service Regulations,' legal Advisory Board have been appointed by the President in the two local dis tricts in Wayne county, and .these board have appointed associate members of such legal advisory boards as authorized and directed by 6uch rules and regulations. All members of the Wayne county bar will serve. Sections No. 45 and 46 of such rules and regulations provide as follows: Section 45. Legal Advisory Boards There have been provided in the various counties, cities and other localities throughout the United States, legal advisory boards, composed of disinterested lawyers, with associate members consisting of capable law yers and laymen, to be present at all times during which local boards are open for the transaction of business, either at the headquarter! of local boards or at some other convenient place or places, for the purpose of ao vlainy gMsttauofbetitrypeyrlpg an intent of tb selective saTrlce law - 1 of these regulations, and of assisting registrants to make full and truthful answers to the questionnaire, and to aid generally in the just administration of sail law and regulations. .. Section, 46. Duties of lawyers- and physicians generally The . selection Continued On Page Three. Germans Start to Trade With Russians PETROGRAD, Friday Dec 14. The Germans already have begun to obtain fats and other sorely needed supplies from Russia, according to Information reaching Petrograd today. It was announced that credit institutions here bad been advised that trade had been resumed with the Germans at Mnsk and other points near the northwestern front. New shops have been opened and the Germans are exchanging metals and chemicals for vegetables and fats and especially soap. The price of soap is 15 rubles a pound. Kaiser to Present New Peace Proposal at Christmas Time LONDON, Dec. 15. Emperor Willlam in his Christmas ' message proposes to make a final peace offer to bis enemies "on whom. In case of rejection, will fall the responsibility for bloodshed in 191S." according to. an unofficial Berlin telegram forwarded from Geneva by the Exchange Telegraph company today. ' - Germany, acterizes it. are stories "That American battle-ships have, been sunk by the German navy and the news" suppressed that thousands of American soldiers have been killed; that a German army is to invade us through Canada; that hundreds of thousands of Germans are drilling In this country for a revolt; that Secretary Tumulty is in prison charged with treason; that our trooD3 in France are suffering for food;-that our troops in France have J quarreled with the British; that ar-. tides knitted for soldiers .have ' gone to the officers. They are all lies." The North American gives a list of typical lies about the food situation: Hoover Live Simply. "That Herbert Hoover, Federal Food Administrator, gets a salary of $18,000 and lives In luxury. It is a lie. He gives his services, to the people without salary and lives 6imply.' "That at Camp Dlx or Camp Meade quarters "of beef are thrown away or burned. It is a lie. , .

"PEACE NOW IS TREASON" SAYS PREMIER Lloyd-George Says Victory Is Within Grasp America Steps In. , .

LONDON, Dec. 5. Steady progress towards victory is being made by the allies, despite some untoward occur? rences, Premier Lloyd George declared yesterday. It is because- of this fact, the premier said, that he would regard peace overtures to Prussia as a betrayal of the trust of himself and his colleagues. The premier's exact words were: "It is because I am firmly convinced that, despite some untoward events, despite discouraging appearances, we are making steady progress toward the goal that I would regard peace overtures to Prussia, at the very moment the Prussian military spirit 13 drunk with boastfulness, as a betrayal of the great trust with which my colleagues and myself have been charged." Greater Sacrifice Ahead. The premier said, however, that a call must be made on the nation for great sacrifices and that more fighting men were needed until the American forces arrive to offset the burden that bad been cast on the allies by the defection of Russia and the reverses of Italy, The allies now must defend all fronts against the enemy and have a mobile army for any point of emergency the premier said, and he added that the allies had a superiority in man power in France on the battle front and there were considerable British reserves at home. Speaking to Benchers. The premier, who was speaking at the dinner of the Grey's Inn Benchers, said: - "If this is the worst moment, it is because Russia has stepped out and America is only preparing to come in. Every hour that passes will see the gap formed by the retirement of the Russians filled by the valiant sons of the great republic. "Germany knows it and Austria knows it, hence the desperate efforts that they are making to force the Issue before America is ready." Must Face the Danger. If Russia persists in ber present policy, he premier pointed out, the withdrawal by the enemy from the east of a third of his troops must release hunj.dreds. of thousands of men and masses t-oi .material to attacx urear - urrtain. France, ana Italy. - V'lt - would be folly,' he added," "to underrate the danger, equal folly to exaggerate it, and the greatest folly of all not to face it. "If the Russian democracy has decided to abandon the struggle against military , autocracy, the American democracy is taking it up." Fully Agreed With Wilson. Mr. Lloyd. George said he was glad to understand that Lord Lansdowne's recent letter had been misunderstood Continued On Page Three. BOLSHEVIKI IS FOR ROMANOFFS LONDON, Dec. 15. The real aim of the Bolsheviki is a monarchy at least, and possibly a despotism,, in the opinion of the Petrograd correspondent of the Post. He wires that for more than a month the Bosheviki have been openly preparing public opinion for acceptance of what, he says, after all is the only firm form of government for Russia. It is this design of the Bolsheviki, the correspondent asserts which is the secret of their antagonism to the social revolutionists, social democrats and constitutional democrats all of whom wero formidable enemies of the old, regime. Active propaganda has long been carded on under cover on behalf of the Romanoff family be says, and this propaganda turned the Russians against England which is reported to have desired the overthrow cf the autocracy. , , . V OFFER MEMBERSHIP Secretary.- Schwan ' has offered a three months membership to any boy of the high school who will write a description of the Y. M. C. A. emblem. Swallowed -"That tons of vegetables, principally potatoes, are rotting through carelessness of soldiers. It is a lie! ' - '"Tftat whole car-loads of foods' are decaying on the railroad tracks in jthis city because the commission men want to get high prices. It is a lie. . "That the Government " intends to seize all of the canned good that the patriotic women put up during' the Bummer. It is a lie. - f ' : V "That French army officers have been shot for selling American wheat to Germany . ? It is a lie. ; : "That Canada Is' holding its wheat, so it can demand a high price when the American crop is' exhausted. It Is Mie. . v: "Another class of rumors," conrtraues" the Literary Digest." - which bave been exploded by Investigation are concerned with the treatment o the men In our army contonments afctheir physical and moral well-being. ' ' "Petted Too Much" "Stories of abuse and tyranny by officers, of starvation and lack ot beat

Mayor's Proclamation

To the Citizens of Richmond: v - Our city is to be congratulated on its liberal response to all" the appeals which have been presented since the nation entered into this world war. We have more than met to ever case the demand made upon us.-'- .-' - ' - j A new call comes to use this Christmas time. The Red Cross which has now 5,000,000 members Is asking for an added membership of 10.000,000 to. make a totalof 15,000,000. The state of Indiana has under . taken, to provide 600,000, Wayne county 10,000, and the City of Richmond, 7,000. We can do it but it will require the enrollment of every ope available. -.- The women of the Red Cross of our" city, whose service has been unstinted in other directions, with commendable readiness have accepted the task of presenting this matter and from Monday 17th to Monday 24th -will endeavor to give to all the opportunity to enroll. They will receive from every one a kind reception and a friendly response. : The Red Cross commands the support of all who possess human sympathy no matter what their convictions may be as to war. It ministers to the suffering of every nation and on the field of battle dispenses - its relief alike to friend and foe. Its methods are most capable and honrable and its plans open to the fullest Investigation. - Membership' in the Red Cross entails a payment of $1.00 a year bnt this is not a campaign for money raising. It Is rather an effort to meet the results of war with the ministry of healing and relief and to combine the entire nation in this great service of peace and good wilL 4 It is. eminently fitting that this should be brought to ua at this time. What could more effectively dispel gloom and 'send good cheer than to make this campaign a success by Christmas Eve? What a message to send to our well loved soldier boys on either side of the Atlantic "Fifteen million people are back of you in America," and to our own boys "Richmond is again in the front rank with seven thousand Red Cross members." Your Mayor wants to join in this message and respectfully urges every citizen to support the Red Cross Christmas Drive with heartiest and happiest helpfulness. WM. J. ROBBINS, Mayor.

ANOTHER RLIZZARD COMING FIRST OF WEEK, SAYS MOORE

Another blizzard, probably equal to the one of last Saturday, is moving on Richmond and will probably strike In all its fury by Monday, according to the prediction of Weather Fore caster Moore. The preliminaries to the "real" blizzard are expected to arrive either late Saturday night or some time Sunday, in the form of snow flurries. A cold wave will follow the snow storm and send the temperature down between fifteen and twentybelow zero, the weather man said. Goes Below Again. One cold wave 6truck Richmond Friday night causing the mercury to hover far below the zero mark. At 3 o'clock Saturday morning its lowest mark was registered when it touched the sixteen below mark. At 8 o'clock it registered eight degree above and steadily rose from then on until noon when it reached the fourteen mark. The temperature is slated ta rise Sunday, however, when the preliminary to the blizzard starts. The snow storm will be general over the entire country according to the forecast. The cold wave following may even be morel severe than the extreme cola weather experienced here the early part of this No Signs of Relief. '.' There is no indication,- Weather Forecaster Moore said, of an abatement of the present weather. ; The conditions over the entire country Soldiers Grateful to Richmond Women For Their Cookies Richmond and Wayne county boys serving in Company M, 151st infantry, in training in Camp Shelby, Miss., in a letter to Miss Mary Carroll, 539 North B street, heartily thank .the women of St. Mary's church and of Richmond for sending them many cookies. The entire members of the company join- in offering their thanks. The letter follows: "We, the boys in the 151st infantry, Camp Shelby, formerly of Wayne county, all join In thanking the ladies of Richmond for their kindness in sending us such delicious cookies. We find it hard to express in words our deep appreciation. "Such courtesies on the part of home folks has the power of cheering and bringing happiness that is remarkable and also gives a striking proof of the loyalty and good will of those back home. "Again in one heart acclamation to the thoughtful ladies of Richmond we say 'thank you'." MEMBERS OF COMPANY M.151ST INFANTRY, Camp Shelby, Miss. Per C- F. Carroll. BOTH SIDES REST DEDHAM, Mass.. "Dec 15. Both tides rested in the' case of Harriet A. Varney, charged with the murder of Mrs. Pauline A: Keyes. at 12:15 o'clock this afternoon. ' .

by Too Credulous in i Other Cities

In barracks, have .been' louad to be quite without basis. - Indeed 1 recent camp correspondence in the Chicago Tribune reveals the fact that in at least one cantonment Allied officers, detailed for instruction; have remarked that the soldiers are coddled and being softened ' for the hardships of trench life by "too much steam heat"; also that they are being petted a little too much." : . ; "Stories of rampant vice atfarmycamps' have been going ? abbot the country for months. At least one-social worker of prominence has lent her name "to suppdrt serious charges Involving Eastern camps.; No one expects a million men of average morality to turn into a million plaster saints in barracks, but sensational stories of immorality are denied by the military authorities and Y.-.M. C. A. workers, end are denounced as. slanderous by many editors.' .. 3n the New: York Tribune Cosmo Hamilton, after, a series of visits to

would have to change within several days to cause the present heavy snow in Richmond to thaw he said. With the cold wave coming it Is expected that the supply of natural gas in the city will again, ebb. The supply goes up or down with the temperature. Richmond's coal supply is rapidly diminishing due to the unusual weather. However, the city is still in a fair condition to meet the oncoming weather. Cambridge City, Dublin and Centerville are still in need of coal and every effort is being mad eby the county fuel administrator to relieve the immediate needs.

LEEDS ENLISTS AS A PRIVATE R. G. Leeds, Editor of - Tiie Palladium, enlisted Friday s a private in the Second. Indiana. Field Artillery.: He enlisted, while In Indianapolis attending the state war council sessions. He Is over the draft age. K NAVAL UNITY FIRST STEP WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 Co-ordina-tion of the naval, resources of the governments at war with the central powers, as decided upon at the fnter-allled conference at Paris, was viewed here today as one of jthe first . important moves towards a general consolidation of allied military strength. The decision of the conference to establish a naval council which will supervise in an advisory capacity the operations of the allied fleets was announced to Secretary Daniels, In a cablegram received last night from Ad miral Benson, ranking American naval representatives at the conference. As the meetings will be held In Europe, flag officers will represent both the United States and Japan. Women of St. John's Contribute Clothes The women of St John's Lutheran church will see that the children at the Wernle Orphan's home get plenty of clothing and goodies for Christmas. Alreadv the women of the church have donated clothing and other things valued at approximately $57. The presents will be sent to the home next week. the camps, thus sums up the matter: "Everythiag is being . done to . keep these fine American boys fit, both, mentally and physically,' and 'the boys themselves are meeting the endeavor far more than half-way. Tell of Executions "The scene of other stories Is laid abroad. Letters purporting to be from members of our exedpitionary forces are propped in public places. They tell of executions in. batches for assaults on women or describe mythical sanguinary encounters. This, says the New York Herald, "is believed to be part of a German , plot to spread alarm among American mothers, wives and : sisters' and hinder the work; f assembling the National Army." -; . Here is a sample "fake" letter published in the New York papers: "Dear Sister Llllie: I hardly know if this will every reach you but as Joe B ship will leave soon for U. S. A. he promised to sneak a few lines to you. -1 am allrlght Sis and tell Mother too but this War is H and "we had

300 WOMEN TO LAUNCH RED CROSS PUSHJ90NDAY Every Precinct in City and Every Township in County Organized for Start of Great Campaign. SEEK 10,000 MEMBERS

An army of nearly 300 Richmond women has been xnobllzed for the Red! Cross drive for 10,000 members In. Richmond and Wayne county which will be launched early Monday morning. I Final plans for the advance of the" army, which, will begin early Monday morning, were perfected Saturday by Mrs. Elbert W. Shirk, chairman of the campaign, and the workers, at a mass meeting In the First Presbyterian church. Captains and lieutenants and work ers have been mastered Into service) and are eagerly awaiting the order to advance. It Is hoped that more than 10,000 members of the Richmond chapter of the Red Cross society will bavai been obtained when the campaign ends on Christmas eve. Will Canvass Every Home 1 The entire city has been organized and every home In the city will be1 canvassed. Memberships In the b ciety cost only $1. The one dollar each person gives will be used In alleviating suffering of wounded soldiers. Wherever the armies go the Red Cross follows always giving aid to the wounded. Wherever there Is a disaster the Red Cross is soon "on the Job" caring for the wants of those In need. Each block in Richmond has been organized under a lieutenant and such assistants as are needed. The lieutenants will report to their captains and the captains will In turn report to Mrs. Shirk. Every person In the city and county will have the opportunity to become a member of the siciety. The county has been organized In townships with a captain in charge of each of the fifteen townships. List of Workers. The captains with the workers and lieutenants are as follows: First Ws.rd--Captaln; ' MrsT Jesetf hfv Connor;, Lieutenant, Eleanor. SeideU,. . Mrs. Harry Lontz, Mrs. Dudley Elmer. Mrs. Walter J. Engle, Mrs. Harry Needham, Mrs. Richard Study, Mrs. D. D. Ramsey, Lieutenant, Mrs. Omar Murray; Mrs. W. O. Crawford, Mrs. Joseph Hill, Mrs. Ira Swisher. Mrs. Charles Druitt, Mrs. Cnarles Porter. Mrs. Stump. Lieutenant, Miss Helen Beatty, Mrs. Thomas Tarkelson, Mrs. Karl Wolfe, Mrs. William Beasley. Mrs. John Hlnsky, Mrs. W. E "Wilson. Lieutenant, Mrs. S. C. Markley, Mrs. C. D. Weber, Mrs. George Reid, Mrs. Anthony Stever, Mrs. Smitbmeyer. Second Ward Eleventh precinct. Lieutenant, Mrs. W. A. Klein; Mrs. Edward H. Harris, Mrs. Fred Bethard. Mrs. Omar Whelan, Mrs. Arthur Hill, Miss Blanch Griffin, Miss Lucile Carney; Twelfth Precinct, Miss Gertrude Bartel, Mrs. Omar Bullerdick, Mrs. Herbert Cotton, Mrs. Orville Branson. Mrs. Roy Dye, Miss Alice Knollenberg, Miss Virginia Thomas; Thirteenth Precinct, Mrs. Roy Porter, Mrs. Elmer Dickinson, Mrs. Clarence Mayhew, Mrs. W. L. Mlsener, Mrs. Luther Feeger, Mrs. W. G. McVey, Mrs. Gus Hafner, Mrs. E. J. Dykeman, Miss Ruth James, Mrs. Myron Crane. Third Ward Mrs. John H. Johnson, captain; Lieutenant, Mrs. C. S. Bond; Mrs. Howard Dill. Mrs. Charles McGulre, Mrs. Fred Miller, Miss Blanch Scott, Miss Ruby Clark, Miss Florence Bond ; Lieutenant, Miss Anna Horn ; Mrs. E. H. MendenhalL Mrs. W. B. Martin. Mrs. Frank Coffin, Mrs. Earnest Decker, Mrs. Edgar Bond, Miss Ruth Edgerton; Third Precinct, Lieutenant, Mrs. E. E. McDivitt; Mrs. Sarah Stutson, Mrs. Allison. Mrs. N. S. Cox, Mrs. L. C. Hoover; Fourth Precent, Miss Halvey Harold, Mrs. R. D. Morrow, Mrs. Bessie Keates. Mrs. Turner Hadley, Miss Mable Reller. Mrs. Frank Spekenhier, Mrs. J. G. Hunt. Fourth Ward Captain. Mrs. Frank Druitt; Lieutenant, Mrs. Fred K. Hicks, six workers; Lieutenant, Mrs. J. T. Giles, nine workers; Lieutenant. Continued on Page Three one tough battle last Friday, about 183 Eoldiers U. S. killed and nearly Cvo hundred in hospital and dont doubt if a hundred aint killed every day, wj jut up a game fight but those English chaps are d - old cowaMs, the French are dandy fellows and kind too. Must not get caught writing this so dont expect a long letter. Hope, you and dear Mother are both well and pray for me night that I may soon return to you again; I close with 1 kisses. Your brother Jim.. "Am In Chemln des Dames left arm fchot off to shoulder don't tell mother tare off this part. ; -. v ; i . "Solssons, France, October 23. 1917."."In order to frighten mothers .and.' fathers, of our eoldiers." the Committee of , Patriotic; Societies observes, "exaggerated statements have been made as to the very large percentage of casualties in the Allied armies. As a matter of fact, the actual figures for casualties in the entire French army for the twelve months of 1916 are 2.75 per cent. This Includes prisoners "who of course, are not killed. : -

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