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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-10
January Sd, 1918.
Ny dear Mrs. E. l.. Wyman:

coiiuaAy chB 1~Aos
My dear Mrs. E. l.. Wyman:
Your kind letter received today and
with great joy l read it, seeing that
not only my request responded, but
also the best disposition, of all old and
new Red Cross workers-and our fel-
low shown toward the sol.
diers, is animated by the same spirit
Of self sacrifice which prevails into
the hearts all Of our people. am not
able to find enough or the proper
words TO thank you all for what done
and doing for us as soldiers Of Ameri-
ca which means Democracy. Indeed
it is very encouraging for all Of US to
see the women of Manchester in ac-
cord doing their bit joining the holy
emblem of Red cross which brings di-
rectly and indirectly hope and COM
forts to all suffering and afflicted
minds, without any discrimination.
1t Is done what you inquire Of me to
do. You win find the names Of my
associates from Manchester who all
wish to have a helmet which is very
in weather like the past
days. AS to the abdominal bands our
friend is right; but they are not SO
much important as the helmets, wrist
lets, scarfs. and socks. And believe
me, Mrs. Wyman, that wearing this
apparel we feel so comforted-I don't
know either because the wool Is good
quality either tho hands whose made
them know how to knit or because
we have the conviction that they are
made by good women who stand with
US az we stand with them-and ] am
sure the last is the reason.
On my part we never be able TO
the good things done for
Us by the ladies and gentlemen Of De-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-10
REPUBLICANS FOR
HIGHER PENSIONS
lSpecial Corresnondoneel

, Washington, Jan. S--The veteran
! Of the Civil War have reason to b.
, encouraged at the promising outlool
. for a general increase in their pen
sions during the present session OF
Congress. Several bills have been in,
troduced already by prominent Repub
ilcans in both Houses having that enc
in view, and ii is probable that some
form Of legislation along that line will
be enacted
1t is realized that there are many
Inconsistencies in the pension laws as
they now stand. Last fall the pen
sions of all widows Of Civil War sol
diers were raised to s25 per month.
But under the Act of May IL, 1912, a
man who served as long as two and a
half years in that war, and is 70 years
old, receives a pension of $24, with
correspondingly lower rates for less
service and younger age. II such a
soldier should die his widow would be-
gin to draw pension at a higher rate
than her husband. While it has al
ways been the intention Of Congress
to provide literally for widows, it has
never been claimed that they should
receive more than the men who did
the fighting.
Again, the high cost Of living has
operated as a practical reduction of
every pension, and with the raises in
salary that are being granted in all
businesses and in the Government SER
vice itself, it is felt that justice re-
quires similar increase in the rates
of pensions.
Another consideration that will
stimulate action on the proposed in
creases is the liberal manner in which
Congress has provided for our men in
the present war. No veteran of the
Civil War would deny to our soldiers
of the present day the generous treat
HituJ lIlty arc IttSifiiB. buty a.
though the hardships of this war are
rigorous HI the extreme, nevertheless
the men who went through the Civil
War were forced to endure for four
long years privations of every con-
ceivable kind, and conditions Of san
itation resulting in disease and infec-
tion Of wounds that are totally un-
known in the present conflict. Those
who survived were incapacitated in
greater or less degree for the rest Of
their lives. Such men should he ac-
corded as generous consideration as
those who will fight our battles
abroad
Republicans generally are lining up
behing the movement for increased
pensions for the Civil War heroes, and
it is the prevailing sentiment that a
minimum of $25 per month should be
allowed for a service Of 80 days, with
a maximum of as high as $50 for a
service of three years or more.
The Esch Exemption
Representative John J. Esch of Wis
consin, has drawn measure that
would add further exemption to
those already provided in the Federal
tax law. Where the de-
cedent has taken out life insurance
for the purpose of providing for the
payment of the inheritance taxes OF
The State and Nation Mr. Esch would
exempt such policy up to the amount
,f that class Of taxes assessed against
The estate. 1t appears TO be fair
that an estate should not
DC taxed on fund expressly laid aside
'or the payment Of taxes, and 1t is
he hope of Mr.. Esch that the Commit
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-10
PRAISE FOR MANCHESTER'S
RED CROSS WORK
One Of Manchester's Soldiers. a Native
Of Greece, Voices the Thanks of
Himself and Comrades for Red
Cross Outfits.

I Gross Outfits.
Dec. %, 1917.
Dear Mrs, T.. l.. Wyman:
! should be well fixed up already il
clothing and generally in equipmen
furnished by the Government and tn
hearty cooperation Of Red Cross an,
other similar organizations, and reall.
| am. But you see | may be one O
them who the more they have tn,
more they want; so send the presen
10 you and ask for helmet which is Z
great blessing during a cold and dry
night, especially when on guard duty
Indeed my fellow -soldiers--most OF
whom are from Vermont at the same
battery with me--are so good hearted
that each one tries TO anticipate the
other in lending and giving what he
has, to anyone who is in an immediate
need of it. So there is no complaint
at my part that spend or passed any
cold hour without cover. Why then !
ask for something which, on account
of the great demand, may not be con-
senient to you so easily to obtain, and
which | could do without or which |
could buy? Because the same as we
the soldiers feel exceedingly glad to
see our fellow-citizens, men and wom-
en-, young or old, working together for
the same great cause so | am positive
that all who work for us and with us
are also glad TO learn not only our
thoughts but also our needs.
One day being in train | noticed
something which attracted my atten-
ton. A middle-aged lady among a
quite great number of young ladies',
knitting and at the right side a girl Of
II and at the left a boy Of nine knit
ting also. For a few moments | was
so impressed that felt all over a emo
ton of enthusiasm and could not
move. was wondering what the boy
was knitting; approaching ask his
gentle appearance what he was knit
ting for? The answer came promptly,
"Oh, ! do my bit as mother and sis
ter does to keep some one Of our sol
diers comfortable and warm" Really
since then | have that incident in my
mind and often ask myself this ques-
ton: Can our Country lose this war
while all of US act by such spirit? ?
No; thousand times no. Why? Be
cause this spirit being derived from
the sound principles upon which De-
mocracy is based, upon truth, justice
and liberty without which Democracy
is impossible, and which from faith
ers and mothers is transmitted to sons
and girls, is unconquerable. The
Kaiser and Co. declare that by iron
fist and sword will force peace into
he world; sooner or later though will
realize that iron and sword do not
jring peace but destruction and first
If all to them who rely upon and
coast for iron and sword alone.
Now my dear Mrs. Wyman closing
ny letter | ask you pardon for my
-equest and thank,you and all your CO.
workers for what done, and doing for
Is.
| remain yours respectfully,
EMANUEL A. KAFFATOS,
C. Battery, 302d +. A., Camp Dew
ms, Aver, Mass.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
WILLIAM G. M'AD0O
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE

washington. - william q. McAdos
has resigned office AZ secretary OF the
treasury and director general Of rail-
roads, TO leave the treasury ON the
appointment OF a successor and the
railroad administration ON January I
next. Il was announced that he had
asked President Wilson to relieve him
now that the war is over so that he
might return to private business after
six years In office.
President Wilson has acceded to Mr..
MeAaoos request and accepted his res
lehatien.
Retirement was made necessary. Mr..
McAdoo said, because OF inadequate
compensation" allowed cabiaet Of
ficern.
The secretary also explained that
he is seriously In need Of rest. al
though there is no actual impairment
Of his health.
The secretary plans to take about
three months rest and then may re-
Iums the practice Of law In New York.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
AMERICAN TROOPS
TO RETURN SOON
General Pershlns Furnishes
List OF Those Selected 10
Sail for Home.

Washington.--DenobihEation Of the
American sxpeaitiohAry forces already
In progress with the movement home.
ward OF sick and wounded will be has.
tened BY the return Al aa early date
Of eight divisions OF national guard
and national army troops. eight rssi.
ments Of coast artillery and two brig
AIDES OF field artillery.
This announcement was made BY
General March, chief OF staff, on re.
ee'rt of dispatches from General
fTah.ng.
10 aicition the following general
cia' sea OF troops will be returned: /:
!sailvoad artillery troops. army ar
tillery troops. gas troops. tank corps,
air forces and those divisions which
were broken up to be used as replace
ments for other divisions which had
seen active service.
Troops returning immediately from
England, General March said. VIII In.
eluds practically all Of the air squad
rons, 1s construction companies. one
ssilmskers' detaehment, one Hsndlsy-
PAGE training station and several pho
tosraphic and radio sections.
Secretary Baker supplemented Gen
sral Msrch's outline OF aemobilisstian
plans later ~ stating that General
rsrshiss was reducing hls army 20 !
strength of 80 divisions.
A an average strsastA q ss.0se
nsA 10 slvisisn. which would cover
! all necessary saxiiiasy forces shis
wsaia As@H thai General Psrshias
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
CONSTRUCTION BAN LIFTED
Government Removes Al Wartime RE-
strletlens on sulldino Operations.

eovsrnmsnt Removes Al Wartime re.
strIetiens on suIIdIno Operations
washington. - Removal Of all re
naming restrictions on non.war con.
struction by the war industries board
was announced by Chairman Bsrucb.
All buiiding operations OF whatever
character may now be proceeded with
without permits either from the board
sr the state councils Of defense.
This action was taken. Chairman
Baruch said, on recommendation OF
The building industry and the state
councils OF defense. The councils had
oeen cooperating with the war indus
tries board in passing upon applica-
lions for building permits.
Officials expect that resumption OF
work will afford employment for thou
sands OF wsrkmen now being released
from war industries.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

and have established headquarters
Vale and expect to have work on thu
dam underway this week. II the,
are given any kind Of fair deal b,
The weather man they expect to have
the reservoir dam sufficiently com.
pleted 10 store the food waters Of
the Malheur for next seasons crop.
The directors OF the district have
employed John II. Lewis, who Las re-
signed the position os State Engineer,
10 take charge OF the construction.
Mr.. Lewis arrived In Vale last week
and has taken charge A. J. Wiley
OF Boise Il the conducting engineer
Tor the project. I
Now that work IN actually under
way there is a sentiment developing
70 entend the boundries Of the dis
trict II on a more complete examina-
zion II Ia found that more land can
be reached. According 10 the infor-
NAL discussions OF this phase OF the
project, which IL course are not at
all official and not based on figures
or extensive surveys, Il may be pos
able to increase the area Of the dis
trict until total Of 10000 acres will
come under the systems canals. '
II this is done Il will be necessary
10 II is believed. TO establish pump
Ing plants on ranches above the
canals.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
ALLIES f.sO OPPOSITION


ArchanEsl--'. he American and sa-
tsnte troops have encountered strong
opposition both on the volosda-Areh
angel railway and on the Dvins river.
Owing to the swampy eonaitios sf the
terrain II has sssn necessary 10 een-
fine operations 10 the waterway sAa
the railway. Az the upper part sf the
river ID deeper than Al its mouth. the
Bolsheyiki craft. equipped with large
guns. have been better able 10 nanso-
yer than the entente ships. and have
prevented the occupation OF kotlss BY
the entente A plan IL under disc0s.
sion in military circles for the creation
OF voluntary army for Russian re-
lief. shoa.s ihe allies agree upon =
policy OF fesl.ng Russia.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

would retain 100000 men IN France.
The American forces In France.
General March said. had taken $4,000
GsrAsn prisoners. IN round numbers.
and isoe guns. He added that the cas-
uastiss among the American forces In
northern Russia were not severe. con
rsry 70 reports. and that encsurasing
aecoupts OF the situation Of the forces
there had been received.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Marshal rstsin to vlsIt Amsrles.
Wsshiagton.--Marshal Petsin. com.
@anaer'in-ehisf sf the Frsaeh arsiss.
10 coming to America To thaAk ths
Americas Red Gross for its AID 70
france, according 10 Red Cross cables.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Americans Enter Brussels With klrs
With the British Army OF occupa'
uon.--American soldiers headed the
procession OF troops which entered
Brussels with King Albert One bat
talon Of fine looking fellows from the
sist Division, which comes from the
coast states. was followed by a bat.
terry OF artillery from the bsd Brigade.
No finer troops marched through Brus.
sells than the Yankees. and none. on.
espt perhaps the Belgians. were given
. heartier reception. These boys are
tresh from the bsttlefields. for they
are the troops which fought 30 bril-
hAntly In the drive for Audsnarde just
before the armisics was signed.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Portland.
oats--Ns. = white fssA. sS4se Per
ssn.
Barley standard fsea. sso.2s ton.
corn--Whols. s7so77; cracked. sgs
e7s.
Hay-Timsshy. sss sss to. alfalfa.
t2s.
sottsr-c Creamery, Sse per pound.
Esss Ranch. sse per aoxsn.
fststess- yi.7sef per hundred.
roaitry-HsAs s7gsse: sprinss. n
4see; roostsrs, ice; duels. zs0soc
Eeese, lse; turkeys. soe.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
70 In suIIIon MIssIns from LInsr.

$4,000 In suliIon Missing frem Liner.
=. title, wash.--Thirty-oae the nd
sollars in bullien that is said to ave
been placed aboard the steamship Ad-
uiraI Watson At Anchorage. Alaska.
Noveab-sr I. was missing when the
vessel arrived In Seattle and search
attending from Anchorage to Seattle
tailed 10 find any trace OF It,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Additional ss.soo.ooo Lean 10 ssIslum.
wsshiDston.--The treasury has en-
Tended szother credit 10 Belgium Of
y6,soo,eoe. making fetal loans 70 Sci
sium yiss.12o,eso and total fer all
allies Of ts.ls%.S7s. .sss
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Total American Casualties Reported.
wsshington.-Totai casualties Of
he American erpeditionary forces up
o the signing Of the armistiee were
divided AZ foilowa; Killed and died
n wounds. S6,i5t; died OF disease.
I+.sii; died from other causes. 2204 I;
wounded. i7s.e23; prisoners. 2ls3;
Missing. 11eo. .
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Wilson signs sIli; Prohibition Clause.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wilson has
dgned the emergency agricultural sp.
ropristlon bill with its legislative
ider providing for national prohibit
Ion from next July l until the Ameri.
AN army Ia demobilized.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
YAnKs ENTER LUXEMBOURG
Americans Are Received With Ex.
prsssions Of Joy By People.

Luxemburg. - General Pershing en-
tered the city Of Luxembure ahead OF
Ais troops. The American commander
and his staff drove into the capital In
automobiles. The general was greeted
BY thousands OF cheering Luxemburg.
err and with the blowing OF sirens and
the ringing Of church and school bells.
The Eighteenth Infantry OF the First
division were the first American
troops to enter the city. frf'
The Americans were greeted BY
thousands Of civilians. who lined all
the streets through which the troops
marched. School children tossed flow.
ers In their pathway and each soldier
was presented with bouquet OF ehry.
ssnthsmums.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

oes yank Ia Austrian Prison Camp.
New Yerk.--clarencs w. Ysonx
aolds worlds record. A statement
issued BY the RED Crsss oontAiasd the
attenuation he was shs only American
Asla prisoner sy ths Austrians.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Hsbsr Grant Mormon Church Head \
Salt Lake city.-Hebsr J. Grant
was unanimously sustained as presi-
lent OF the Mormon church TO succeed
he late Joseph v. Smith. at a meeting
u the council Of the Twelve Apostles.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28

Washington. ---Invsstikation OF the
alleged disiosalty speech OF Senator
La Toilette. At ST. Paul, more thaH a
year ago, was abandoned BY the sen
ale elections eummittss on vote Of
. to z.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-11-28
MACHINERY HERE FOR
wARMsPRINGs WORK

CONTINUED From Page -
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-20
Huns Fail in Rheims Attack;
Italians Hold Enemy at Piave
Huns Losing Spirit as NelU
Attacks WaUer and Weaken

LONDON, June t9,-Tho Teu-
tonic allies apparently have lost
their spirit OF do-or-die. Their
attacks everywhere lately have
lacked the tenaciousness of days
gone by.
Instead OF ploughlnR through
allied lines with stubborn indif-
ference TO casualties 80 long as an
objective was in view. they now
waver and then halt In the face
Of the artillery and rifle fire OF
the men barring their way. and
with the points they were trying
to gain still far beyond their
reach
Ambitious attempts by the
troops Of the central powers IN
the last few weeks have proven
this The opening OF n gateway
to Paris through the western
front, running from Montdidier
to the Marne, have failed COM
pletely. The offensive on the
italian battle line launched by
the Austrians seemingly has failed
miscrahly in the mountain regions
and apparently has almost been
stopped along the Plave, while a
stroke started by the Germans
against Rheims broke. down I'm
It's inception without the enemy
taking yard OF territory. As In
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-20
GRAF 7 TRAIL LEADS
TO q MORE ARRESTS
Ai,my aud Navy Employees Caught
In Net Of Trying TO Collect on
Duplicate Bill.

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-Em-
ploycs Of the war and navy depart
ments today were drawn into the
net set by the department OF JUS
uce for war contract brokers,
through indictments returned by "A
federal grand jury here charging
four men With trying to collect on n
duplicate bill for $ls7,000 submitted
BY q dry dock company for repairs
to a government vessel. Tho case
does not involve contingent fec
profiteers. but grew out Of the inves-
ugation into their practices,
The four indicted are Clyde G.
Waltman, yeomah In the navy de.
partments bureau of supplies and
accounts; Charles IL, Waltman. hh
brother. business man Of Victoria
Va; Benjamin w. Peake, d soldier
stationed 1T Fort Moigs. Wash, for
merly Berea, N. c.. and u, Malvin
In the signal corps office, formerly
OF Lancaster. Pn.
Clyde G. Walfman and Mowrey,
roommatcs. In Washington, are al
legged to have conceived scheme
for getting the navy department to
pay the same bill twice and to coli
lect one of the payments through n
in the offices OF the
rendering the bill. All four
men have been arrested and released
on bail.
The suspicion prevails that similar
attempts to defraud the government
have been planned by others.
Definite proof Of specific pay
ments TO contingent fee agents was
gatht red today by Assistant Attor-
ney-Generai Huston Thompson from
records seized by secret agents In
the raids Monday on the agencies
headquarters In Washington.
Acknowledgement Gregory is plan
ming TO ask heads OF departments
letting contracts to assist In co-ordi-
mating their contract work. This
may eliminate much secrecy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-20
GERMANS MADE HARD
FIGHT TO TAKE RHEIMS.

By The Associated Press.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, June 19.--The German
attack on Rheims was intended TO
deal n heavy counter blow to COM
pepsate for their failure TO capture
Compiegne. Forty thousand troops
participated In the assault along the
front extending from Vrigpy pleteau
TO Sillery. with. orders to carry the
city at all costs.
At every point they were repulsed
with heavy losses. The French
troops prevented the enemy from
scoring even an initial success The
artillery preparation lasted for sew
eral hours and was one of the most
terrific yet carried out.
To the east OF Rheims the Ger
mans at first made some advance,
but were soon thrown back 20 their
original positions and consider
able number Of them captured.
| At noon today the gun-fire was
/ still very heavy. but the attack may
! for the moment be regarded as n
complete defeat for the attacking
forces.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-20
American AUiafors
to Go Into Action
At Once In Italy

WASHINGTON. June 1D..-Thc
first escadrille of American avia-
tors trained In Italy started today
for the Italian front and will 20
into action Immediately upon
their arrival. the Italian embassy
was Informed today by cable from
Rome. The aviators ares accom-
panied by Captain la Guardia. a
member Of congress, who has
been in Italy several months.
This first contingent" said the
cablegram, is composed OF en-
tirely volunteers representing tho
finest specimen OF American
youth. This morning they were,
received by Commissioners OF
Aeronautics Chiesa and Assistant
Secretary of State Gailenga and
lumsrous civil and military au-
sAftsr many evidenosu Of soli-
darity given by the United States
this contribution OF airmen TO our
fighting front constitutes a fresh
truth OF Invaluable support OF
America, the significance OF which
is deeply appreciated by the Ital-
ian nation" l
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-20
WILL NOT ACTIVELY
OPPOSE PROHIBITION
President Declines TO Enforce View
at This Time: Colby Wants Beer
for Ship Builders.

WASHINGTON. June 1s.-Presi-
dent Wilson is understood TO have
declined today to interpose active
opposition for the present at least to
the Jones amendment to the $11.'
100000 emergency agricultural ap-
preparation bill providing for abso-
Lutte prohibition during the war.
SThe president Is said to have
taken the position that while he
would have preferred precipitation
OF the prohibition question In separ-
ate legislation, he would not at this
time interfere In the matter or so
long as II does not hold up final en-
actment OF the emergency agricul-
tural bill or other necessary legisla
ton. Should II interfere with such
legislation II Is understood the presi-
dent might step In and ask that the
amendment be eliminated.
Senator Smith of South Carolina
acting chairman of the senate agri-
culture committee, discussed the
question with the president at the
White House late today after Balm
bridge Colby, representing Chairman
Hurley of the shipping board, had
offered vigorous objection ito abso-
lutte prohibition at the hearing on the
Jones amendment before the agri-
culture committee. ~
Mr.. Colby. who is a member OF the
shipping hpard, told the committee
that to take beer away from ship
yard employees would reduce their
efficiency and result In a reduction
OF new ship tonnage of about rs per
cent.