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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
HoW Far Can We Go With
The Evidence Now on Hand?

submarine commanders erroneous re.
ports, or to other reasons. This may
show Germany that it is impossible for
her to keep up the present submarine
campaign without continually ieopardiz.
ing Americans. Then the United States.
it is foreeasted, may ask Germany to
take steps which would render further
strained relations impossible. There will
be no diekering and no prolong d dis.
eussions, it was again declared in Of.
ficial circles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Fighting on West Front.

Paris, April 12.-Again transferring
their activities to the west bank OF the
Meuse, German forces today attacked
Caurette wood on the northeastern ap-
proach to Dead Man s hin. Their charge
was made behind a shield of flaming
liquids. The assault spread southwark
to Cumieres woods. Everywhere, said
the Pahis communique the attempt was
repulsed.
The Germans have not attempted
new attack east Of the Meuse but their
artillery is very active between DOuau-
mont and Vaux, where Teuton infantry
suffered heavily in making attacks yes
tcrdaY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
He SCOrnS Hash and
Demands Goose LiVerS

Sane Francisco, April l2.-scorning
hash and spurning tripe saute, Adirin
Leizai, immigrant detained at Angel
Island, is hungry man today-but he
steadfastly refuses to eat government
good. He says he will touch nothing
in the way of edibles until he is given
what he demands including goose liyers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Gerard sends LONG Message.

Berlin, April l2. "A long personal
message from American Ambassador
Gerard, il was learned today, accom-
panies Germany's reply TO the Ameri.
can queries regarding II alleged sub.
marine attacks on the channel steamer
Sussex and other allied vessels, which
was forwarded by Gerard to the Wash.
ington state department last night. This
personal note is understood to be a con.
fidential report on the German attitude
toward America 5 stand.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Yuan Ehai Kai Scared.

Ueking, April l2.-An armistice has
beer arranged for the purpose of form
ulating peace between the Yuan Shi
Kai government and the revolutionary
armies, it was announced today. 1t is
believed the fact that Yuan gave up his
attempt to make China an empire and
returned to the presidency may cause
the rebels to come to terms.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
CITY GIVES $4,000
TO PROSECUTE CAPLAN

Los Angeles, CAl April l2.-Ten
thousand dollars will be spent to prose-
cute David Caplan for completely in the
alleged dynamiting Of the Los Angeles
Times. The board Of supervisors de-
ciled today to grant this amount Of
money.
II. d. +. Diamond, real estate man,
Of Los Angeles, was selected as the
thirteenth or alternate juror to try
Caplan.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Am Attacks Repulsed.

Berlin, April l2,-Germans advanced
during the night at several places IN
Cailette woods, northeast Of Verdun,
it was officially announced today.
Three French counter attacks in the
Pepper Heights region broke down un-
der artillery fire. French attacks
northeast Of Avocourt were checked, the
war office said
In patrol raid on British positions
near La Boiselle, 20 Englishmen were
made prisoners and carried away to the
German trenches.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Shi Kiang Rev0lts.

Shanghai, April l2.-The province of
Shi Kiang has seeded from the Chinese
republic, according to dispatches receiy- >
cd here today. A few days ago the
news that Kwang Tung province had re.
volted was made public. Both have
declared their independence of Presi-
cent Yuan Shi Kai.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
100000 FOR MOTOR TRUCKS

Washington, April 19y-The sum Of
100000 has ALREADY been spent by the
government for motor trucks and gas
tank cars for the American expedition
in Mexico, it was learned today at the
war department
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
portnrlese cabinet onits.

Lisbon, April l2,-The Portuguese
cabinet has resigned, it was divulged to
day. This is considered proof that
Premier Almeida IS measures were not
to his colleagues.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Attack Greek Frontier.

Athens, April l2.--Newspapers de
clared today that the Germans had
started an offensive on the Greek
frontier, capturing the Devetepc forti-
fisations from the allies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
y y y y X 4; y 4 4 * y = x =
MEXICAN PATRIOT
WAS ALSO THRIFTY"

+ FL Paso, Texas, April 10. -
4 Five million dollars in loot gath
4 cred during years of campaign
(: ing by General Tomas Urbina,
4 trusted Villa lieutenant, has
(; been recovered by Carranzistas,
+ Consul Garcia announced today.
K The treasure was buried on
!; Las Nievas ranch in the state
K of Durango. Among the articles
!; found were % chests of gold
< coins, much jewelry, 90 bars of
4 gold bullion and considerable
( silver bullion. Included in the
4 find were many golden altar
< ornaments stolen from churches
4 and $S00,000 in bank notes.
( Carranzistas under General
( Francisco Murgia have been
( searching for months for the
/; cache. When Villa and Car
( rama split and Villa needed
|; funds to finance his revolution
< he demanded that Urbina give
( him half tie buried loot. Urbina
+ refused Villa thereupon killed
+ him, but he was unable to find
!; the treasure.
+ (; y y 4 4 4 st i; x i; X 3 * x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
TRANSPORT FOR MEXICO

Washington, April l2-The army
transport Hancock sailed today from
Galveston for Vera Cruz with supplies
for United States ships there. 1t car
ried no marines.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
Another Ocean Mystery
Found in the South Seas

when the vessel took an unusual pitch
on the heavy swell
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12
THE WEATHER

4 Il n x x u X 4 y y 4 y y II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-12

Oregon: Fair
tonight and
Thursday; heavy
frost south and
sast portions
and light frost
northwest pOr
tion tonightj va
riable winds be
coming easterly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
DENTISTS FORM
STRONG SOCIETY
Three States Included in
SoEth West Dental So
ciety, Formed Here.

Thirty FL Paso dentists have en-
rolled as members of the Southwestern
Dental society. an organization which
viii comprise the states of Arizona and
New Mexico and southwest Texas. Tenn
porary organization of the society was
perfected at meeting held in e. Paso.
when the following officers were
chosen: DR.. VI. J. Moran. of Deming.
president; Dr. Henri Letord. first vice
president; Or. L. C. Shaw. of Tucson.
second vice president; DR.. R. H Gudger,
Of Silver City. secretary and treasurer.
Expect $50 Members.
a membership committee. composed
Of DR. w 5. Sample, of FL PasO. for
Texas; Dr. E J Ayers. of Albuquerque,
OF Phoenix. for Arizona. is at work. It
is expected to have a membership of
about $50. Already 80 members have
been enrolled in FL Paso. Dr. R H
Gudger. OF Silver City. secretary and
treasurer Of the society. is in Fl Paso
assisting in the work Of enlistin- in
terest in the organization.
To Meet in FL PasO.
meeting OF the society will be held
in Fl Psso in December. when the or
ganization will be made permanent and
a large clinic will be held. Annual
meetings viii be held by the society
and il is planned to make il one of
the strong dental associations OF the
country The first steps for forming
the organization were taken at a meet
ing held'in FL Paso Saturday. and the
interest being taken in the society indf-
Gates large membership.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
POLICE LAUNDED
FOR INACTION
Speakers Condemn Mayor
for Dismissing Men Who
Failed To Do Duty.

over 200 members of the various or
ganized labor unions of the city &C
oompanied by their wives and families
cheered four speakers at a mass meet
ing Of the Central Labor council held
Tuesday night in the hall at Overland
and Kansas streets, for the purpose of
aiding the strike Of the street car
mems union. Sharp criticism of the
city administration for discharging
policemen for failing to do their duty
during the street car rioting on Labor
day and of the newspapers for print
ing the facts regarding the rioting,
was made by the speakers and cheered
BY those assembled
That the police should be upheld for
their actions on Labor day. and should
not have been censured was the state
ment Of W. J Moran, editor of the
Labor Advocate Moran declared that
the police were powerless to prevent
the crowd from stopping the cars, and
that in his opinion the officers did
everything in their power to prevent
the rioting.
Edwin Brake, secretary OF the local
Liquor Dealers association and former
state labor commissioner Of Colorado
IN comparison with some Of the scenes
that took place in Colorado during the
strike of the coal miners.
Ponder S Carter, a former Toyah
man, recently identified with various
ring" meetings in FL Paso. and NJ W
Stanton also spoke Both predicted
victory for the strikers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
FINE STOCK SHOW
At EXPOSITION
Blooded Livestock To Be
Shown; Ell Paso To Be
Awakened.

A blooded dairy and stock show viii
be one Of the features OF the Soil Pro
ducts exposition next month. according
! the local advisory board OF the Interna-
tional Farm congress. held in the cham
Der Of commerce directors room Mon
day afternoon.
This action was taken after it devel-
oped that ". B Mitchell. Of Maria.
wanted to exhibit Is head Of cattle at
the show. and that the Scharbauer cat
tie company, of Midland. Texas were
also willing TO participate, as well as
several others who were not named.
I was talking 10 a rich cattle man
the other day, and he told me that he
intended TO come down here and 20
broke buying cattle" said Robert
krakauer. Now. that's only one case"
me major part OF the meeting was
devoted to discussion of ways and
means Of getting the people OF e. Paso
more interested in the coming exposi-
ton. The school children should be
made to help. IL was suggested.
People Do Not Appreciate Show.
7 don't believe that the people OF
this city appreciate what this exposi-
ton means to them" said Mr. Kra-
kauer- The effect of such a show,
with the friends it makes, is almost in
calculable- II we could only get the
people together in some way. I think
We could soon make them see the i'm
portance of this"
a P. Coles told me two hours ago
that he did not know that the govern
ment was going to spend $4,000 in an
exhibit. said George R. LeBaron, the
chairmen.
The women are working. all right
contributed judge Adrian Pool
Go Out and Grab People.
some one viii have to go out and
grao the people that's all there is TO
IT, said Mr.. Krakauer. 7 intend TO
propose that the Rotary club take some
action toward helping US
Perhaps personal letter from this
committee might do some good Let's
zen the people that we are working az
this thing without anv compensa+for
and that they ought to helm rs NOT nv
giving their time. but by giving an ex- /
hiDit Perhaps such an appeal would I
nave more effect than a letter from Dr.. I
Hanafourde" !.
To Write Letters.
The chairman liked Mr.. KrakstIer's !
suggestion so well that he forthwith
appointed Mr. Krakauer as Chairman /
OF committee 10 draft such a letter
MT krakauer promptly appointed Geo.
n Clements. publicity commissioner OF
me chaIn1er OF commerce. as subchair-
man 10 heip him compose the epistIe
Maybe We can get an editorial in !
the papers" hoped Mr.. LeBaron.
! think e. Paso viii be like the
other cities with which I have had ex-
perlence." said Dr.. B. r Hanafourde. :
me director general Of the exposition,
The people will swamp us al the last
minute
Defends Ell Paso.
Yes. I believe that's true. doctor,
said Mr. Krakauer 7 don't mean 10
say mat the people OF FL Paso are re-
miss. but I do believe thai f5ev oI,gb,
to be walked up"
Well. if those letters don't work.
ven all have to get busy in a house
-o-house canvass next week" said
enairman LeBaron, with an air OF
linality.
Besides those mentioned. the follow
nS were present ". G. jolly. J. 7 |
dundy and F. c Wilmarth.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
GEN. TERRAZAS'S PACKARD
AND ALDERETE'S CAR COLLIDE

Ike Alderete. ST, of 1920 East Mis-
souri, street, had a narrow escape from
serious injury Monday night when the
roadster automobile in which he was
riding was struck by q heavy Packard
touring car owned by Cen Luis Ter
raZas
The accident occurred at Rio Grande
and Dallas streets as Alderete was en-
route to the city from Fort Bliss. The
roadster was practically demolished
while Alderete escaped by holding on
TO the steering wheel
He was removed TO his residence.
where IL was found that aside from a
severe shock. he was uninjured-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
HoD Does Arroyo" :
"Valley'' or "Acequiia .
Sound for Street Nance

Many names for the amusement
street OF the Soil Products exposition
have been submitted to director gen
eral Hanafourde by those who desire
TO have the honor Of having named the
street and the season ticket to the
show which will be awarded the per-
son who submits the name which viii
be finally chosen by the managers of
the fair.
Thus far Oasis Arroyo the Val
ley and the Acequia" are the favor
ties among those who have entered the
competition.
As the name of the street viii not
be decided upon till Oct I, there is
stin time for others to submit their
fancies in the matter Of names
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
NEBRASKA TO SEND FARM
EXHIBIT TO EXPOSITION

The secretary Of the Farm congress
received letter Monday from i g
-lahning, secretary Of the Niobrara
county, Neb-, fair association. saving
ne mad called meeting Of the mem
Ders Of the association TO meet for the
purpose Of determining the character
OF the exhibit TO be made by the county
at the FL Paso show.
The Nebraska exhibit was among
the pest OF the county exhibits made
at the Soil Products exposition at Den
yer, last year.
Gov Woodoridge y. Ferris. of Iichi-
gan, has written M Drummon6 fbs-
ne will make every effort TO attend
the sessions Of the Farm congress
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Wednesday Specials
In Our
Meat Departments

Fancy COrned Beef, nice and
lean, per ID. .16c
Fancy Shoulder of Mutton,
per ID. ........ zoe
Fancy Leg of Mutton, per ID. 25c
Fancy Mutton Stew, per ID. .15c
In the Standard Markets you viii
always find the Choicest Cuts of
Kansas City, Government In
spected Meats.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Tires Of Being Asked #
She Is a Miss or a Mrs,
Wants Her Maiden Name

Because so many people have the
same name and because she is tired OF
being asked whether she is married
woman. single or a widow Mrs
Alderete filed an action in the district
court Tuesday asking that her name
De changed She wishes TO be known
hereafter as Miss A. Wahner her
maiden name
Mrs Alderete is the vidovv Of Abe
aIderete and conducts the Central Ice
cream parlor at Ysleta- She saws her
man has been confused and believes
TOT business reasons. that the change
III her name VIII be advantageous.
Fancy squads for dinner parties or
oanquets Central Market Cforme-IN-
ardoinsl. A. Milton Robinson IRON
Phone S0O-SO2.-Adv. 'i'-'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12

Extra Select Plain Hams, ID. 23c
Extra Fancy Sweet Pea Sugar
Cured Bacon, by the y or
whole strip, per ID. .25c
Select Dry Salt Pork, ID. zoe
Pure Hog Lard, per ID. 1S1ac
Select Small Picnic Hams, per
ID .........171ac
Fancy Fresh Pork Shoulder,
per ID. 1Sc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
MEXICO'S EXHIBIT FOR
EXPOSITION BEING PACKED

The committee in charge NJ tn
Mexican exhibit at We Soil Produc-s
exposition to be held Oct. 1874 i
busy packing up the exhibit and Wiz
eepart tor Ell Paso shortly, according
me Mexican secretary Of industries Nv
andres G. Garcia, the de facto govern.
meSSs consul in this CITY.
me consul has been asked TO s.
cure a prominent and conspiclo11e
place for the exhibit. which il is pro1-
lsed will do full justice 10 Mexico's
vast resources
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
MEADVILLE, PA. To SEND
DEL EGA ALTON To EVnncrnro,

Arthur Hooker, secretary of the Irri-
eauon congress, received word Tues
gay that a delegation from MeadviIIe
/ a., had been named to attend the con,
greSs here in October.
Mayo or John E Reynolds. OF Mead
vile, in a letter TO Mr.. Hooker ~
nounced the appointment of the fol-
lowing; Francis N Graft. Samuel =
ferguson, David T Mckay. Edgar H
sackett and 9. Theodore Camnhen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
TRUCK DRIVER CHARGED
WITH TAKING 20 SACKS OF OATS

charged with taking 20 sacks of oats
belonging to the government W ~
hlndlg' a civilian truck driver for the
united states army, was arrested bv
deputy T. s marshal N. F. Work ines
day.
Inc truck driver is being held for
preliminary hearing Wednesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Betting STOLEN FROM

About - feet OF leather beIting
which, il is claimed. was stolen from
tie FL Paso Milling Co.'S plant several
Gays ago. was recovered Monday night
by city detectives following the arrest
Of Fernando Campos, at Seventh and
Oregon streets.
Campos. it is alleged, attempted to
sell the betting which was valued al
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Ell PASO AUTO SALES co.
FILES CHARTER AT AUSTIN

Austin. Texas. Sept 1.-THE charter
OF the Fl Paso Auto Sales company. Of
Fl Paso. was filed today in the state
department The capital stock is
$4,000 It is Incorporated by c. r
Johnson Z G Allen and W. Y. Davis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
.-GIVADAM- JONES ANALYZEs
MAINE Fl. ECTInNG Z

Court by injunction and legislation
by intimidation cannot exist in a re-
public The Maine election has shown
that"
That is the way C. F. (a1Giveadan1'9
J ones analysed the return from the
Maine elections Tuesday morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12

MONlIlON: Notice is hereby given
that there have been seized in this
coilectlon district Tor violation Of the
L. ). Customs laws. ! dun mare and
! black mule. with Mexican brands.
which viii be sold at auction in front
IF the Custom House, Wednesday. Sep
TENDER goth, at 10 a m ANY one
claiming the animals is required TO an
pear within the time prescribed bv law.
Zach Lamar Cobb, Collector OF Customs.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Bring it Back if
it's Not Right

3 cans solid pack Tomatoes. =. Csc
"a lbs. best Sugar. ....t .$1.00
Fancy Fresh Eggs. per doz. .4as
2 cans tall Asparagus. -. .2Sc
; cans Campbell Soups. 80. .27e
Champion Peas. per can. -. .1Oc
Daisy Peas, 2 cans Tor. Use
Van Camps l5c size can
Hominy ........... loo
Chase and Sanborn's Famous
Crusade Blend Coffee"
35c pound, 5 lbs. $I.O0
Diamond Blend Coffee. per ID. .25e
25c can Calumet or K. c. Baking
Powder ... 20c
10 OF. can Royal OF Prices Baking
Powder ... az
25c can Walter Bakers
Cocoa --..-........... 23e
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Notice-TeIephone Subscribers.

Take down your receiver and say
distinctly into the transmitter
THREE-5O0.
You viii be connected Immediately
with the best Taxi. Auto. Limousine
and Baggage Service in Ell Paso.
City Service COmpany.=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves EasteIess
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tonic properties Of OF
NINE and IRON. 50c-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-12

THE CUSTOMER GETS THE BENEFIT
By concentrating the executive, accounting
advertising, and other administrative offices for
fUe different stores in one office, the STANDARD
Cash Stores make large saving in administrative
costs The customer gets the benefit
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-22
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

4:S0. and $3.50 a. m.-Low mass.
Rev. Father Matthias.
6 a. m.-Low mass, Rev Father Al
phonse.
$3.50, I and 1880 a. m.-Low mass,
Rev. Father Philip.
8 and $3.50 a. m.-Low mass, Rev.
Father Rodrigue.
9 and $3.50 a. m.-Mass, Rt Rev
Bishop Libert.
1890 a. m.-Pontifical high mass
and confirmation, followed by benedic'
ton of the blessed sacrament Rt
Rev. Bishop Libert.
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
Al Midnight mass on Christmas Eve
10 Christmas morning mass will be
celebrated at and 8 O'Clock by Rev
Father Patrick.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Solemn high mass will be celebrated
at midnight Christmas Eve by Rev
Father Stephen with program Of
special music. On Christmas morn
ing mass will be celebrated at an6
9 O'Clock.
KEWACo
Mass will be celebrated at midnight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-22
Big Christmas For
SchOfieId Barracks

hall ON Sunday, December "a, at !
p. m. and give you your Christmas
gift. With love from
Your friend,
SANTA CLAUS"
Resimental Tree -
The regimental tree at which Santa
Claus is expected to appear promises
to be a very enjoyable affair, as he
brings with him gift, with the usual
Christmas accessories of fruit, nuts,
etc, for each child and also for each
man of the regiment. >.E.> +. ....-. ~-.*
Santa Claus has received valuable
suggestions from Chaplain and Mrs
Prioleau in the selection of the chill
drens gifts, while Lieut. benson and
a committee Of nOn-commissioned-o Off
GERS have helped him very greatly in
choosing for the men. t. .@.:...
The parents of the children are
earnestly requested to bring them tc
the 18th Infantry amusement hall al
I p. m. Sunday, December "a, where
they will receive their gifts from
Santa Claus as they shake hands with
him upon the stage. .:< ~. ~
The cross unon the spire of the
post chapel VIII he illuminated Oh
Christmas Eve from II p. m. to /;
D. IN. and each night thereafter during
the Christmas week from ! to
O'clock.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-22
ScHWAB WANTS LOWER
RATES FOR AMERICAN
fl SHIPS THROUGH CANAL
lAssociated Press by Federal nirelessl

il Associated Press by Federal nirelessl
NEW YORK, " Y. Dec %. r
Charles NJ Schwab, president of the
Bethlehem Steel Works, in an address
last night declared that the United
States should see to il that Congress
enacts regulations providing for lower
tolls fer American ships passing
through the Panama canal than are
charged foreign ships Otherwise,
he added, America will find after the
war that she is at most tremendous
disadvantage, and will refuse to COM
pete with the vast number CT foreign
vessels which Will pour through that
waterway
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-22
AMERICAN GOLD TO
REBUILD FRENCH TOWN

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless)
F. NITRAMONT, France. Dec. %. -
With simple but appropriate eeremon-
les the corner stone of the first build
ing to be rebuilt in this village was
laid yesterday by United States Am
bassadcr Sharp.
Vitramont, utterly destroyed early
in the war by gunfire from both the
Germans and the French, was one OF
the many beautiful French villages
that were wiped ont during the Ger
man drive towards Paris.
Funds for the rebuilding of the
town were raised by Mrs. William H.
Croker. wife of the president of the
Crocker National Bank of San Fran
cisco.