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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
UNCLE SAM TO INSURE
HIS SOLDIERS
FinancialAssistance for Nations
Defenders and Dependents
to be Provided.

The soldier insurance bill is sched-
uled TO pass the house today. Finan-
cial help is given the nations de-
tenders under three headings
Direct payments 10 dependents up
to $50 a month while the bread win
ner is at the front.
Life long pension 70 every man in
jured or diseased in service, or TO
the dependents Of a man killed.
Life insurance policy, far below cost
to every man.
Under family aid, the following
payments are to be made by the
government:
To wife, SIS month; with one
child, s25; with two children, $3.50
a month; each additional child, s..
To motherless child S. a month;
two children, sl2.5O; three children,
$40; four, $50; each additional child,
IS.
One parent, SO; two. $40; for each
dependent brother, sister or grand
child. IS.
To insure this government aid, TO
his family, the soldier must pay SIS
month to their support himself.
For the soldier who Is killed or
incapacitated for work by injury or
disease these payments are guaran-
teed for life:
Dead-To widow. $50 month:
with one child. $40; with TWO children
$50 and SIS for each additional child
To motherless child, SIS; two chill
dren, S25; three. SS5, and $40 for each
additional child until they are IS.
To widowed mother, S25.
Total disability-To single men. $40
q month: with wife, S55; wife and one
child. SIS; with two OF more children.
SIS; with one motherless child, $50;
for each additional child, $40. If
there is also a widowed mother, $50
a month goes to her; if a nurse or
attendant is required, $50 a month
additional.
Partially disabled men may go 10
a school on the regular soldiers sal
ary and learn trades at which they
can work
If they die from the ininrv after
leaving the army, funeral experses
Of 500 will be paid.
The insurance section of the bill
entities man TO take out life in
surance up to $4,000 year at IS
/ thousand.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
Record of 10 Acres

What thorough farming will result
in IS shown by the record of 10 acres
belonging to John Leichty on the
bench. Besides threshing 500 bushels
of wheat from the tract, he has
threshed coo pounds of alfalfa seed,
500 of which was No. grade and 500
No ,. He still has 100 pounds to put
through the cleaning mill. He has
sold his No. l for is cents pound.
The crop had two irrigations. He is
positive his wheat would have made
so bushels to the acre if he could
have given one more irrigation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
FOREST FIRES
UNDER CONTROL
Timely and Copious Rains Relieve
Serious Situation in Forest.

The Ferest fires that have beer
raging for the past three weeks or
the Idaho National forest in Chamber
lain Basin and on the South Fork q
the Salmon river are reported by for
est officers to be under control The
recent rains have practically extin-
guished the fires and the most of the
men employed in fighting the fires
have been sent back to the place of
employment.
The past season has been the worst
fire season the Forest Service has ex-
perienced in this Part Of the state,
and while the areas burned over have
been large. the damage TO merchant
able timber has been relatively small.
Between 500 and 100 men have been
engaged in fighting these fires.
The expenses of fire fighting have
been such that when the crews of men
were paid off sufficient ready money
could not be had in the vicinity of
Mccall to cash the checks of those de
string to cash them, and it was neces-
sary to have cash sent from this place.
Accordingly, in answer to a telephone
the Bank of Emmett, Wed
nesday, sent to the Forest Service at
Mccall, by insured express, SS500.o0,
in cash. This amount, however, rep
but small portion of the
expenses incurred in fighting the fires.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The teachers joint institute of IA
counties, of which Gem county was
one, held in Boise last week, was one
of the best in the history of southern
Idaho, and those who failed to attend
missed q great treat, say Superin-
tend Alice V. Holverson. More than
one thousand teachers were in attend
ance The following were present
from Gem county: Rural-Lillian
Balgeman, James Ware, Rilla Ward,
j. II. McSparran, II. Skinner, Lottie
Canady, Ruby Twilegar, Anah Lath-
rop, Irene Jensen, Effie Glass, Frances
Landers, Roy Baker, Blanche McCool,
Pearl Sanders, Florence Anderson,
Ethel Newman, Halle Rynearson,
Mrs. A. c. Yoe, Miss Troy, Miss
Wines, S. A. Chidester, Grace Cook,
Amy Prosser, Belle McCrossin, Cleo
Crawford, Marvel Fowler, Ruth Will
son, Mrs. E. Kelley, Mrs. Bayston and
Lelah A. Jones. City schools Super
intendent Goodwin, Josephine Way
man. Lucy Kieldsen of the High
school, Ella Breshears, Margaret
Knipe, Clara Peterson and Pauline
Brockman of the grades.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

Plans have oeen made for the Greg
ten If three more modern residences
this fail. 5esides the Dion, Barton
and Mrs. DeClark Bungalows previ-
eusly mentioned Dr.. Cummings has
given a contract 10 Titus & Allen
for a fine bungalow on East Main o.
generous dimensions and appoint
ments- It viii cost about $4,000. Eli
Lanktree and R. c. Bullock expect to
give contracts for new bungalows this
week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The Fruit Union's shipments are
all in bushel baskets.
The peach growers viii make a
killing this year The demand from
all quarters exceeds the supply and
the prices are good The Idaho Pro
ducts Co, represented BY 7. E-Hante,
Is paying spot cash, f. O. b. cars, an
average Of SIPS d crate. the highest
price ever received here.
Frozen Dog ranch has been packing
prunes at the rate Of q ear day.
They have seven carloads
The oAe--,cc-s h-re . = - -
season shipped cut 90 ea-loa1s =
melons. A ready market was found
for the entire lot at very profitable
prices.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
SHIP PRUNES
AND PEACHES
Peach Season on in Earnest Prunes
Coming Fast

Emmett's three fruit packing houses
are as busy as q hairless dog in fly
time For the peach harvest IS on in
earnest. The luscious Elbertas, with
their flaming colors, are going out in
carloads at 3 rapid rate Never has
the Emmett country produced fruit
OF such excellent quality.
The prune season is just commenc-
ing, but viii be on in earnest next
week The following shipments have
been made the past week:
Peaches
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
Council Meets

The city council met Tuesday even
ing and passed three ordinances. which
are printed elsewhere. One OF them
declares the intention OF the city 70
create another sewer district north
Vi the railroad. another relates %
automobile traffic and the third gives
the assessment IN the sprinkling dis
trict.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
FIELD HOSPITAL a
COMPANY GOES
Take Train Tuesday for Camp
Greene, y. c.

Major Clark's First Idaho Field
Hospital company left Boise Tuesday
noon, amid the tears and fond fare
wells of dear ones, for their training
camp at Camp Greene, Charlotte, n.
Carolina.
The boys were in good spirits as
they pulled and anxious to get into
more active service. Those from En-
NETT who are members of the COM
pany are: Major B. o. Clark, Harry
Foster, Harvey D. Parks, Clarence
W. Skinner, Howard Gaylord, John
Carnage, Floyd Clark, Willis Harrell
and Jesse Meyer. With them also
Dallas and Ernest Burt of Falk.
As the train pulled out, the Vic
trola was started and the boys start
ed song. The talking machine was
taken along for the boys by Major
Clark and they sure enjoy it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The open season for ducks goes into
effect Sunday Al sunrise Game War
den Riggs has given notice that the
shooting Of ducks before sunrise
or after sunset TiH NOT Be tolerated
The Gun Club has arranged 10 have
one OF the,r members open the fGsi-
lade when the proper time comes. So
wait for the signal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
Company |.

Lieutenant-Lee o. Miles.
Sergeants-Clark Miles (now at
the Officers Reserve training camp,
Preside, Calif.), William 3. Knipe,
Thomas H. Eggleston.
Corporals-Berle E. Kelley, Otto
W. Chambers, Claude H. Jordan.
Cooks, Headquarters Second Idaho
Buck Teitsort and Ray Teitsort.
Cook, Co. Ferry E. LaRocque.
Bugler-Lawrence D. Dresser.
Privates-Ezra w. Bowles, r l..
Burdge, S. ]. Cox, P. A. Foster, X. E.
Gabbert, C. B. Graysle, H. Holverson,
VI. D. Helean, H. p Linder, G. H.
Murphy, L. A. Polly, J. H. Walters.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

r. F. Cooke and son Henry, who
invested heavily in sheep last spring.
have just completed the sale of ali
their holdings at S very satisfactory
profit. They are now making delivery
of the stock.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
DIED

Diller Dewitt, the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Dayton, died Tuesday Of
cholera infantum. The funeral was
held from the home this afternoon,
services being conducted by Rev. A.
c. Lathrop.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
REAL ESTATE SALES

John Mcconnell has bought the B.
o. Clark bungalow on Second street
and took possession az once. The
price paid was $500. It is one Of the
incest homes in the city.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

the 500. The commissioners claim
that q portion Of the increase may be
attributed to the new state school
tax law enacted at the last session
of the legislature. The school levy
last year was 80 cents This year is
is 73 cents. The change will result
in lower tax in the school districts.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

A carload of especially fine Clair
geau pears are being packed by w. C.
Stone from the former Hartley home
place. The pears are large and beau
tifully colored.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The board of the Emmett school
district on Tuesday fixed the levy at
s mills. Last year it was Il mills.
Considerable revenue comes from
other sources through the new law.
This district will, for instance, receive
SIS for each child Of school age from
the county and S3 from the state.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

Sheriff Dave Nichols last Thursday
sold MS residence property in Sweet
70 c. c. Montgomery Of Ola for $3.50.
Mr.. and 1Irs. Nichols VIII now make
their home in this city.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The Rebekah Assembly OF Idaho
this week sold 70 q Mr. Mccormick OF
Aston, the former Fest orchard OF 10
acres on the East Slope, receiving
sZ700.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

Charles Hansen yesterday sold his
1O-acre tract On East Slope 70 q Mr.
Johnson OF Spokane. He received
$500 and retains the crop. The new
owner viii take possession December
L
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

DR.. z. F. Moon last week purchased
the W A Marshall residence at Third
and Mckinley as home for himself
and family.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

Miss Bessie Campbell has received
a commission as a Red Cross nurse
and is in Boise awaiting orders to
proceed to France on her errand of
mercy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

Generous Charles P. Hartley sent
over to the boys 10 bushel baskets of
peaches, one day last week, and they
were certainly appreciated. They
didn't last as long as SNOWFALL in
the hither regions.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
COUNTY LEVY FIXED AT
IS MILLS
Emmett School District Levy
Placed at Eight Mills for
Current Year

The board of county commissioners
this week fixed the tax levy for the
current year at s1.60 per 500 Of val
uation. The levy is apportioned among
the different funds as follows:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

William Lark.
Company L.
Grant Burnum, Bowles, Jack
Cox.
Y Regulars.
Jesse Stanley, Hospital Corps, sta
toned at Fort Russell, Wyoming.
Christopher Coonrod, stationed at
Fort Douglas, Utah.
= Fuller (son Of Riley Fuller), sta
toned at Fort Douglass, Utah.
Officers Reserve.
V. H. DeBolt, Harry Lindgren and
Clark Miles.
New National Army.
Claude Polly, stationed at Ameri-
can Lake.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

Jesse Meyer was last week pro-
NOTED to chief cook of the hospital
company. The boys declare he is a
real chef and one who will give the
French a few pointers when he gets
to the front.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The study Of German in the En-
NETT schools will be discontinued in
the future. French and Spanish will
be substituted.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

The school board have decided TO
abolish the position Of principal Of
the High school.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

DR.. c. I. Anderson. who offered his
services to Uncle Sam as dentist,
has received his commission and is
awaiting orders to report for duty.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13

DR.. Judd. dentist. Monroe Bldg.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
EMMETT'S ROLL OF HONOR
First Idaho Field Hospital.


Major-Dr. B. o Clark
co.n+ uar-, Eos4 Privates-Howard Gaylord, John
s 1' ~ Ganage, Floyd Clark, Willis Harrell
Din Emmett
Parksa Clarence W. of
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-09-13
Second Idaho Hospital

Second Idaho Hospital.
Privates-Fred Don Downing.
Second Idaho Regiment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
COL. HOUSE MAY BE ADVISED
 TO ASK FOR CANCELLATION

WASHINGTON, Dec 15-In dip lomatic circles the belief was ex- pressed today that President Will son had sent his views on the Rus sian situation to Col E. M House, head of the American delegation to the Paris War Conference. The impression is gaining ground that the United States fayors a policy of conciliation toward Russia rath- CT than @ policy which might fur ther aleniate that country from the Allies.
 Reports that the Bolsheviki have threatened to ropUdiate RNssia's ob- ligations to the United States and other nations caused no uneasiness in Washington. Such repudia- tion could be effected only by le- gal government. No government, it was said in an authorative quar- ter, could successfully accomplish a repudiation of it's foreign obliga- tions, since to do so would isolate it from the rost of the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
MORE TOWNS TAKEN.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 15.-The Bol- sheviki forces have captured the cities of Rostov, Netkhito, Evan, and Taganrod in the Cossack territory.
 It is reported that Gen Kaledines has been arrested. The reports received regarding both the cap- ture of Kaledines and the wound ing of Gen. Korniloff are conflict ing and 1t is impossible to learn the true situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
SALVINo AL-Kl
 IS GIVEN UP
 UNTIL SPRING
Chief Engineer Has Been Unable to Reach the Wreck Owing to the
 Stormy Weather

SEATTLE, Dec 15.-The work of salving the machinery on the Al-Ki has been abandoned until next spring, owing to adverse weather and heavy gales.
 E. w Diekoff, chief engineer of the wrecked vessel, who made a trip to the scene to salvage the ma chinery, has notified the Seattle Steamship Company that he has been unable to get to the scene as no gasboats dare make the trip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
WIVES OF MINERS
 WANT TO TAKE
 PLACE OF THE MEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--With the wives of the miners and other mittees as pupils. the United States Bureau of Mines has entered upon an active campaign to reduce cas- ualties. Eight mine rescue cars' each with a crew highly trained in modern rescue methods. have been equipped and are making the round of the mining communities. Five hunred women have taken thd course given and the Bureau has been overwhelmed, since the dec- laration of war. with applications from wmen who wish to replace men on the cars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
MONARCHY IS PRESENT AIM
 OF BOLSHEvIkI Claimed That Grand Duke Alexis May be Made
 the Emperor of
 Russia UNDER GERMAN AGENTS Cossacks Lose Several ToWnS-AmeriCan Ar rested-Germany To
 Get Supplies
UNDER GERMAN AGENTS

LONDON, Dec 15.-The real aim of the Bolsheviki leaders is a mon archy, possibly by despotic rule, according to advices received from the correspondent of the London Post
 He says a despotic monarchy is the only fit government for Russia.
 It is rumored that Grand Duke Al exis. heir to the throne, will be made emperor under the direction of German agents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
AMERICAN ARRESTED.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 15.-It is re- ported that Charles Smith, of St. Louis. member of the staff of John Stevens, head of the American rail way commission to Russia, has been arrested
 It is claimed the arrest was made at Tohiti, Siberia. Ambassador Fran cis has telegraphed the American consul at that place to intervene. Premier Lenine announces that if he has been arrested, mistake was made. and that he will be released at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
TEUToNs ARE BUSY.

DATELESS Gro Associated Press) The Teuton forces continue tLeir drive southward from the Italian Alps, and this. coupled with the enemy's threat of a crushing offen- sive on the western front. is render ed more serious by the release of hundreds of thousands of troops from the Russian front. owing to the elimination of Russia from the conflict. At present the Teutons are centering their attacks on Monte Bereta. east of the upper Bretna river. The Germans also are making tentative thrusts along the western front, as though seeking a weak spot on which to center an offensive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
IN
 SEATTLE ARE
 UNDER ARREST

SEATTLE, Dec. 15.-Thirty-three suspected slackers were arrested today in pool rooms on South Yes. Ter Avenue.
 Over 230 men were examined by the officers and all but 35 had cards
 Three of those arrested were from the interior of Alaska. They claim ed that they were in ignorance of the law and draft regulations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
AMERICAN GRAVES
 WILL BE WELL CARED
 FOR ON FRENCH SOIL

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Dec. 15.-The army has announced a branch organiza- ton of the army whose sole duty will be to arrange for the proper burial of American soldiers killed in France. and the care of their graves, to be know as the Graves Registration Service"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
ASSEMBLING RED CROSS rAckA6i ES Tors ..a.. SHIPMENT

Red Cross workers all over the United States gre busy assembling and packing Red Cross Christmas gifts for American soldiers and sailors. Hundreds of thousands of Christmas packets already have been made up and sent to Red Cross warehouses for shipment to our boys in France.
 The Red Cross will do all it can to provide a merry Christmas for the men in service Christmas trees will be erected at every camp. There will be motion pictures, sing ing. pageants and other forms of entertainment. The expense will be met through funds which are being raised specially for that purpose. The cost of J Red Cross Christmas
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
CARDINAL LUCON
 IS HONORED BY
 FRENCH REGIMENT

PARIS, Dec. 15-The 132nd line regiment, itself the first to receive the "fourragero" both in the colors of the War-Cross and the Military medal, has just conferred a Mili- tary Medal "fouraggero" upon Car dinal Lucon, Archbishop of Rheims, in recognition of his bravery in never quitting his post in his much bombed city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
COUNCIL REFUSES
 TO IMPEACH GILL FOR
 FAILURE OF CLEANUP

SEATTLE, Dec. 15.-The move ment for the impeachment of May or Hiram Gill for the alleged fail urc to clean up Seattle and remove the military quarantine, is consid- cred ended, by the refusal of the city council yesterday to adept the impeachment resolution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
Is Determined to Maintain Its Neutrality at All Costs in Midst of
 Strife
TREATY IS FORMULATED
Russia and Germany Ar rive at an Agreement According to Am-
 sterdam Report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. - In thanking the United States for it's declaration strictly to observe the neutrality of Switzerland that coun- try declares it will maintain it's neutrality by its own forces, and that it will repel any violation of its frontiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
HEAVY FIGHTING.

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Gro Associated Press.) Dec. 15.-Heavy fighting ia progressing along the mountain war front east of the up per Bretna river, where the enemy it attempting to advance his posi- tions, the same as he has done. west of the river. This would give him two lines of approach to the open plains.
 The Teutons have brought large number of their heaviest guns to the Northern Italian front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
GERMANS MADE SMALL GAINS AT IMMENSE
 SACRIFICE IN ITALY

ROME. Dec. 15.-After attack ing all day on a line between Bret na and Piave rivers. northern Italy, the Teutons were able to make in- significant gains only at one point. and at an immense sacrifice to their forces, according to an official state- ment made today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
Shortage of Fuel Throws 100000 Men Out of Employment in
 Cleveland
SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Order Issued By Adminis- trator of "LightIess" NightS-SchooIS
 Affected

WASHINGTON, Dec 15.-The fuel administrator has issued orders that Sunday and Thursday nights be made "lightless" to save fuel.
 Big advertising window lights and essary street, store and residence lights will be allowed.
 The order issued also is to pro vide a startling evidence that the United States is actually at war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
SHELLS GO EIGHT MILES.

ROME, Dec. 15.-The Italian bom- bardment has taken on new in- crease and violence. Some of the shells reacehd eight miles back of the Piave river. Four hundred mon- ster projectile machines have been concentrated at one point. Gen Diaz, in command of the Italian troops, summarizes the results of the past three days, saying that the enemy secured an insignificant stretch of ground at immense sacrifices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
If Refused Will Declare the Allies Are Respon- SibIe For Blood
 shed THE SITUATION IN ITALY Teutons Are Bringing Up Their Heaviest Guns Make Some
 Gains
ANOTHER REPORT
 THAT NICHOLAS
 HAS MADE ESCAPE

PETROGRAD, Dec. 15.- Former Emperor Nicholas has escaped from his prison at Tobolsk, according to ad- vices received by the Bol- sheviki government, which at once dispatched a train load of soldiers to appre- bend him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
Russia Germany Treaty

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 15.-A treaty between Russia and Germany has been formulated, according to a re- port received from Berlin Petro- grad reports claim that Germany has withdrawn her demand that Russia disarm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
STORMY WEATHER IS RENDERING WORK IN
 CITY OF HALIFAX

HALIFAX, Dec. IS. A snow and sleet storm yesterday hindered the work of recovering bodies from the ruins. Work has ceased in the devastated area until the storm abates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
AMERICAN WOUNDED.

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Dec 15.-Con- gressman George H. Tinkham. of Boston, who fired the first shot in the war against Austria from an ltai- ian gun, was slightly Injured when an automobile in which he was rid ing slipped off the road. The ma chine was badly damaged, but Tink- ham and the five other occupants escaped with slight bruises.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-15
FIRST PAYMENT ON WAR INSURANCE BY
 FAMILIES AT ONCE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Efforts are being made by the war risk insurance bureau to make the first payment to the families of men In the navy before Christmas. All cheeks are to be mailed with the present week.