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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
ABomb Raid by Shell-Light

The picture OF night attack executed by the
English on German trench in France is drawn
in the Cornhill Magazine by Boyd Gable:
The hour chosen for the raid was just about
DUSK There was no extra-special preparation
Immediately before it. The guns continued to
pour in their fire, speeding it up little perhaps,
but no more than they had done a score of times
in the last "A hours The infantry clambered out
OF their trench and filed out through the narrow
openings in their own wire entangements.
out in front faint whistle cut across the roar
of fire. They're off, said the forward officer into
his phone and moment later distinct change
In the note of sound of the overhead shells told
that the fire had lifted that the shells were pass
Ing higher above his head to fall farther back In
the enemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the infantry would soon be pushing
For minute or two there was no change in
the sound of battle. The thunder of the guns
continued steadily, burst of rife or machine
gun fire cracked systematically.
"Men gulped in their throats or drew long
breaths of apprehension that this the begin
ming of discovery of their presence In the open,
the first of the storm they knew would quickly
follow. But there We're no more shells for the
moment, and the rattle of machine gun fire di-
minished and the bullets piped thinner and more
distant as the gun muzzle swept around. The in
fantry hurried on, thankful for every yard made
in safety.
But at the attacking point the infantry were
otiiVSt uSAoSS WllSu lHe Slofln DuFSJ, ana the
shells for the most part struck down harmessly
behind them. The men into the fragments
of broken wire, and the shattered parapet doomed
up under their hands minute after the first shell
burst Up to this they had advanced In silence,
but now they gave tongue and with Wild yells
leaped at the low parapet, scr nbled and
down into the trench. Behind them few forms
twisted and sprawled the broken ground, but
they were no sooner down than running Stretcher
bearers pounced them, lifted and bore them
back to the shelter of their own lines.
In the German trench the raiders worked and
fought at desperate speed but smoothly and on
what was clearly settled and rehearsed plan.
There were few Germans to be seen, and most Of
these crouched dazed and helpless, with hands
over their heads. They promptly seized,
bundled over the parapet, and told by word or
gesture to be Off They waited for no second bid
ding. but ran with heads stopped and hands above
their heads straight to the British line one
two men doubling after them guards Some
of the prisoners were struck down by their own
guns shellire, and these were just promptly
grabbed by the stretcher bearers and hurried In
under cover.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

IS 1t planned TO deal with all the acute suffering
such as is summarized above, and to reconstruct
many villages in the devastated war zone 50 as
TO give. the refugees fresh start in life and pre-
pare the way for again cultivating the SOIL but 1t
is the purpose to apply the American system CT
Home Service on a scale so grand that 1t is
bound to have heartening effect on the whole
French military organization, for the French SOL
diers fight better when they know their loved
ones are being cared for.
In furtherance of this great scheme designed to
bring comfort and cheer in the family of every
French soldier that is needy, General Pershng
General Petain, commander in chief of the French
forces, and Maj. Gen. NJ. P. Murphy, American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
committee Of cooperation. Company officers will
go through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry on his mind
concerning sickness or want at home. Reports
VIII be made to headquarters weekly and not a
single case will be overlooked in the relief work
that is to be guided by the addresses of families
listed. Special attention will be given to the treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis, which has as
sumed proportions almost deadly as the Internal
machinery of war itself Food and clothing will
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
courage of the previously depressed soldier In the
trenches will be enlivened by the news that his
family is having its wants attended to-
The great struggle of the winter will be the
economic struggle" said Mr. White "The Red
Cross practically will fight the American fight I'M
I'll our boys take their places on the firing line
next spring. 1t should be kept in mind that every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

wanuck sometimes registered 100 new
guests in a day. People like the van
Aliens, the Ministers, the Due de
Choiseul and Col Vose who were
known on two continents. chose to So
journ for the summer by the peacefui
waters of Stonlngton harbor.
The old lighthouse which stands al
the tip of Long Point and looks out
over Little Narragansett bay is nova
days only monument to the past pros.
perity of the port. For years +"
watched over a multitude OF succeSsF
full ships as they came and went uh'
til at last they sailed away never 10
return. Now 1t is itself discardeu'
like the old 1S-pounders on the Green
that once roared their defiance TO 'n0
British, the lighthouse is but re-
minder of the conquests of Stoning'On'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
NEW WRITING IMPLEMENT.

A writing implement composed of mixture
OF wax and finely ground pumce stone contain
ing particles of ink has been invented by William
c. Geer of Akron. o., to take the place of ordinary
and fountain pens, pencils, crayons and all other
writing implements, says the Popular Science
Monthly. AS the body of the new writing device
is composed of a mixture of wax and pumica
stone, which is easily worn away when rubbed
against a paper surface, the inventor claims that
the cells OF ink lntermixed with the and pum-
ice stone will also be liberated. giving q uniforr,
supply of ink.
The device is made by mixing the wax. pumice
stone and ink together. When it is heated to the
proper temperature it is suddenly immersed in
cold water This chills and solidlfes the way
mixture. producing body having a cellular struc-
ture each cell being filed with ink.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

they felt too poor to build nov
they petitioned the general asser,h,, Ou ~
Hartford for leave to hold a lottorr at a.
this purpose. iOF
The general assembly granted 4,.,
petition, but it was not until 17z- ' tII.
the lottery was drawn and the fnns' ~
secured. At that time the RevolTt,a-
airy war had begun and most ~ ~, ~.
money was used for the defense ~
the village; the remainder. which boa
been invested in continental hms
was lost by reason of their comnIot'
depreciation. i''''
Captain Palmer and His House.
Capt. Nathaniel Pilmer, when onlv
boy of twenty-one, became master ~
the sloop Hero and sailed on a sealing
voyage to the South Shetland islands
Whaling and sealing ventures brough,
wealth to Stoningtou shipowners and
captains, but this voyage of Captain
Palmer resulted In a find" more vain.
able than any cargo, however rich
The "fnd" was the Antarctic conn.
nent.
The Hero was one Of q squadron ~
vessels that reached Yankee Harbor
Deception island, during the season Of
1820-21. 1t was from that place that
the lookout, on an unusually clear day
discovered volcano In action. Can.
tain Palmer was dispatched In the
Hero, sloop of only As tons burden.
to examine the mountain and the re.
gion in which it was situated. The
boy sailed safely across the uncharted
sea and found an unknown continent
The home of the dlscoverer of the
Antarctic continent still stands in
Stonington and is now the Wampos.
sett inn. Like its old owner, it has
withstood the buffetings of the sea.
In great September gale which swept
the coast century ago, this house was
lifted from it's foundations by the
force of the waves and dropped into
the cellar. AS there were no jack.
screws in those days, the building was
gradually brought back into place by
wedges.
Stonington before the war" was
Newport where it is said the Wada.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

Quered territory, which extended from
the Thames river to Connecticut to
Weekapaug in Rhode Island. The set
tiers of Stonington (then called Mystic
and Pawcatuck) applied to the general
court at Hartford to be set off as a
separate town, but the opposition of
New London led to the refusal of the
application.
In 1857 the petitioners sent an ur-
gent message to Massachusetts, which
colony had claim to the area in dis
pute. but Massachusetts likewise re-
fused the request of the little settle
ment in the wilds.
Whereupon miniature republic was
evolved under the name of 1.-The AS
sociation of Poquatuck People"
In the same year, however. the COM
missioners appointed to settle the dis
pute between Massachusetts and Con-
necticut returned their decision. They
divided the conquered territory equal
~, with the Mystic river as the bound
sry line. Thus the little settlement Of
Mystic and Pawcatuck" was not left
alone ito defend the peace Of the
place"
Lottery for Church.
These settlers on the borders OF the
wilderness had for the most part
sprung from the better classes indeed,
a large part of them could trace their
descent through line of knights and
gentlemen. Yet in this new country
they were proud to become good farm
ers. blacksmiths. shoemakers or weay.
ers.
In 17T4 the residents of that part of
Stonington borough known as Long
Point (now Stonington village, were
In dire need Of church edifce. AS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

same view az William Allen White regarding
the importance of giving primary attention to the
economic side of the equation during the winter
months He quoted General Pershing as saying
that the greatest thing that the Red Cross can dc
at present to insure victory Is to stand by the fam
lilies Of French soldiers.
Gas Bombs Poison Soil
An interesting fact dwelt upon by Mr. Wlshard
Oning of the soil In agricultural regions by the
gases spread the country by the Germans. 1t
is stated that this gas has worked its insdious way
deep into the ground, so that unless heroic means
discovered enG applied it will be years and
years before the land is fit for cultivation of any
sort. The devastation, he says is beyond anything
in the history of the world, with shell craters so
thick that blowing of fertile fields Is abso-
lutely impossible. Yet in this hopelessly devasta-
ted region the Red Cross has set to work to repair
some villages and to restore certain agricultural
communities, not alone for the humanity directly
involved with respect to the people who will thus
have shelter and means to go to work, but as an
example to the thousands of others and an inspi-
ration to them TO start in and begin life anew. The
hopelessness of 1t all might seem complete from
single instance cited by Mr. Wishard-that of a
man who had owned a mill in a village near YER
dun, who told him that when he went to look for
the spot which it stood he had to take survey
along to locate it.
1t Is into the h0pelessness of hundreds of situa-
lions akin to this that the American Red Cross is
advancing with its banner OF mercy and its bugle
blast of inspiration.
So help the Red Cross!
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

up and down the selected area OF front line
trench the raiders spread rapidly. There were
several dugouts under the parapet and from some
OF them gray-coated figures crawled with their
hands up on the first summons to surrender
These, too, were bundled over the parapet If a
shot came from the black mouth of the dugout
in answer to the call to surrender it was prompt
ly bombed. AT either end of the area of front
line marked out the limits of the raid strong
parties made block and beat off the feeble at.
tacks that were made on them"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

IN THE peaceful waters Of Long
* Island sound, ancient Stoning-
ton sits and dreams of the vic
torious conflicts of the past.
The summer visitor is now the only in
vader and even he is oftentimes con-
quered by the beauty of sea and shore.
If he loves the flavor of antiquity, his
fate is sealed and Stonington has add
ed one more to the list of her con-
quests.
What other Connecticut town was
ever the scene of an American victory
over the British? StOnington twice
defeated the naval forces of England;
once in 1875 and again in 1914!
The conquests of the old town were
not, however, limited to battle alone.
The sea was hers, traversed as it was
oy her whaling and sealing ships as
well as by her passenger packets. The
unknown corners of the earth acknowl-
edged her supremacy, for a Stoning-
ton captain was the first to see the
Tanning islands, and Capt. Nathaniel
Palmer discovered the Antarctic con-
tinente
in the world of art, James MacNeill
Whistler was a pioneer spirit, and
Whistler lived at two periods of his
life in Stonington.
After the long series of conquests,
beginning with the Indian and ending
with the summer visitor, Stonington
now enjoys the fruits of victory. In
peace she sits under her ancient elms,
while the harbor waters lap her shores
and surge beneath the ruined wharves.
1t is recorded that Rufus Choate once
said of Stonington that it was the only
place he had ever seen that was en-
tirely finished.
Spirit of Its Early Settlers.
The spirit that moved Stonington to
defy the British on the Goth of August,
1775, more than ten months before the
signing of the Declaration of indie
pendence, was indigenous to the COM
munity. In fact, the earliest settlers
of the region, in 1868, published their
own Declaration of Independence.
After Massachusetts and Connecticut
had united to overthrow the Pequot
Indians, each colony claimed the con-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
HIS POINT OF VIEW.

Mike, didn't you tell me once you have a
brother who is bishop?' asked the contractor.
''Yes, sor, did that"
"And here you are a hod carrier Well. things
of this life are not equally divided, are they.
Mke?"
mo, sor," replied the freshman, shoulderinr his
bod and starting up the ladder; "indade thew a
not Poor fellyl He couldn't do this to save his
loife, sorr'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
A SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

There Is very pompOus artist in New York
who used to have sense of humer. His oups
were known everywhere. Now, however. since
he has ga'aed considerable vogue, hes is taking
himself md his work very seriously.
Owen Johnson the novelist saw him IN a res
taurant the other night, sitting soIemnly alone.
Too bad" he said real pity and tenderness
in his voice. Poor Arthur! He has severed his
jocular vein"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
4 TUBERCULOSIS Wczz1 30

saving of an American boy
when the big drive begins a
few months hence"
L. d. Wishard of California,
a schoollnate of President
Wilson, well known for his
interest in Y. NJ. c. A. work
as well as that of the Ameri-
can Bed Cross. is another re-
Gently returned observer from
France. He brought dOubly
interesting story. First, the
awfulness of many conditions
existing; and, secondly, the
great work the Red Cross is
doing and the much greater
work it is preparing to do to
meet all the conditions scien-
tifically and energetically.
Mr.. Wishard expressed the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
Lured Away.

ST thought you said your cooA was
a Jewel beyond price"
$50 l did"
'But she's gone" ,,ov.
eyes. One of the neighbors olSoO''
cred that she had a price"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
Har Last Word

Mr.. B. during the quarrel -
If you want to know it, l marrleu w
for your money. .,rv
Mrs. B.-I wish could tell as ea'i'H
what I married you for.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
Great Exnecfations.

He-Do you think your tatne, I'm
put down anything when tell LIZ
we are to be married2 h,s
She-I know he will, deareS''
foot.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28
SOLDIER ScRAP8ookc

Have you begun saving jokes and pie.,res for
"Sammie's" ScrapbOok? Kipling startee tbeso
scrapbooks in England for the wounded "Tom.
N.Y." so of course It's a good idea.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

ROM Everywhere in France" there
are being brought to the United States
with the arrival of nearly every pas
senger ship tales of devastation and
misery which are even more tragic
than the cabled dispatches which we
are accustomed to read under the
vague date line, Somewhere in
France"
Many of these narratives have been
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-12-28

IN THE peaceful waters of Long
~ Island sound, ancient Stoning-
ton sits and dreams of the vic
49, fOriouS nopAiotc re tbn Y1ocA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-15
CRISIS USED
AS CLUB TO
STAvE OFF
RAIL STRIKE
tBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, March 15.-The critic
ii international situation is the most
important factor in the conference Of
railroad labor chiefs and railroad man.
ayers that met here today to prevent,
II possible, a national strike. Both
sides use 1t as an argument, and it is
expected that II the conference fails
to achieve its purpose. President Will
son will appeal to employees and en-
ployers to settle their differences on
the same ground.
The 100000 railroad brotherhood
men. according to their spokesman, W.
G. Lee, are determined to get the
eight-hour day now because should
war come patriotism would make them
feel to stay.
I'VE feel confident" says state
ment issued by the managers. that
the patriotism and loyalty of our men
will not countenance any rash move
ment which may seriously embarrass
the government give the impression
outside our border that this country
is torn by industrial strife and there
fore is easy prey TO any foreign foe
Too Late Now to Pose.
1T Is too late for them to now pose
as patriots. hoping thereby to defeat
the just contentious OF their employ.
es," says a statement issued by the
brotherhood leaders In answer to this
appeal.
The railroad managers entered the
conference today with the declaration
that they would make no bargain un-
til the supreme court had ruled on the
constitutionality OF the. Adanson
eight.hour law. The brotherhoods in
sist that the provisions of the Adam
son law be put into effect at once as
OF January /. They demand ten hours
pay for eight hours work and pro rata
pay for all overtime. The important
difference between these demands and
these submitted last December when
the railroad situation first reached a
crisis is that the latter called for time
and half pay for overtime work.
Were Not Granted Strike.
The position Of the employees when
the conference opened was that il the
demands were not granted strike
would begin next Saturday night and
extend through the country within the
next three weeks.
Our position" said statement is
sued by the brotherhoods last night,
is the same as il there we're no
Adamson law and no decision pending
Whether the decision is for or against
the law our demands. which we shall
present tomorrow will be unaltered. If
the law is upheld 1t would give US
what We will ask for tomorrow. If it
is thrown out we will stand pat and
take no less than the Adamson law
would have given US
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-15
(By Associated Press)

BERLIN, March 1G.-There has been
a successful revolution in Russia, ac-
cording to the Overseas News Agency
(the official German news bureau).
The following statement was given
cut today: 1.-THE following official
report was issued in Petrograd on
March IA, about the successful revolu-
ton:
THE population of Petrograd in.
censed by the complete disorganization
of transport services and of alienation
had been irritated for a long time
against the government and had be-
come restless. Tie population held
the government responsible for all its
sufferings. The government expecting
trouble took measures on \ large scale
in order to maintain order, and among
other things ordered the dissolution of
the council Of the empire and the
duma.
Duma Rejects Imperial Ukase.
"The duma, however, on March II
decided not to accept the imperial
ukase but to continue its meetings.
The duma Immediately instituted an
executive committee. presided over by
W ROQZldukO, pTeslueuI VI lEc uuulo
The committee declared it self to be
provisional government and issued
the following appeal.
considering the difficulties In re-
gard to domestic tranquility, which
are due to the policy of the former gov.
eminent the executive committee OF
the duma feels compelled to take pub
lie order in it's own hands. Fully con-
scious of the responsibility arising
from this decision the committee ex-
presses the certainty that the popu-
lation and the army will lend their
assistance for the difficult task Of Gre
ating new government which will
acc pit the wishes of the people and
enjoy their condolences
Committee Rests on People.
"The executive committee rested it.
self upon the population OF the capitol
which was in full revolution, and upon
the army completely united with the
revolutionists. 1t arrested all the min
listers and sent them to jail The
duma declared that the ministerial cab
met no longer existed.
To-day on the third day Of the revo-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-15
REVOLUTION IN PETROGRAD
DESCRIBED BY BERLIN PRESS

luton the capitol, where order is re-
turning swiftly is completely in the
hands of the executive committee OF
th6 duma and Of the troops which
garrisoned Petrograd and numbered
more. than thirty thousand which
troops support the revolution. Deputy
Engelhard.- colonel of the great gen.
eral staff has been appointed COM
mander of Petrograd.
Yesterday evening the committee
issued a proclamation to the popula-
ton, to the troops, railroads and
banks, asking them to resume their
usual activities. Deputy Gronski was
chosen by the duma committee for pro-
visional management of the Petrograd
Geographic agency (this probably re-
fers to the semi-official Russian news
agency"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-15
POLO GAME
HELPS RED CROSS
swell RELIEF FUND

Additional contributions to the Red
Cross fund for Newcastle storm suf-
ferers brought the total today to $s05.
Proceeds from the benefit polo game
last night amounting to SIS, were do.
mated to the fund. Following is an adj
ditional list of contributors:
Previously reported, STAT
Mrs. B. B. Johnson, IS.
J. F. Hornaday, 50.
Frank Steinkamp, 81.
J. M. Lontz, $25.
Mrs. Herbert Garrett, 81.
Clement V. Carr, 50.
BENJAMIN Johnson, S..
w. ]. ROBBIE, SO.
DR.. Charles s. Bond, SO.
Richmond Athletic Assn, SIS.
Glen A. Gaar, IS.
MD. R., 81.
j. NJ. Baylies, SO.
David Esteb, IS.
Total, 1905.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-15
EXPECTS AGREEMENT
ON new PROPOSAL
BY BROTHERhOODS
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO. March 15.-It was said
here this afternoon by one in a posi-
ton to know that the railroad brother
hoods compromise proposition calls
for an eight-hour day with pay only
for nine hours, instead Of ten as or
iginally demanded It would establish
proportionate rate where pay Is
based on mileage made.
The some authority said that the
managers probably would accept the
proposition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-15
WILL Give COURSE

Teachers OF boys classes in Rich
mond Sunday schools are interested
in a course of four lectures by DR..
Alexander Purdy, of Earlham colleges
Bible department, to be given at the
Y. M. C. A.
The first lecture is to be given Fri
day evening at 1880. Others will be