davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1918-01-17
at home, and praising their good work,
1 am, A loyal soldier,
X. ID. DUKES.

Platte Valley Red Cross,
Saratoga, Wyo.
Dear Friends
/ received your Christmas package
and wan you to know that l was more
than pleased. Words cannot tell you
how very welcome the package was,
and to be remembered by my old
friends at Saratoga means a great deal
to me at this time, perhaps more than
any others. 1 wish to be remembered
to each and every member of the chap
ter, as well as to any other of my old
Saratoga friends.
l am about to leave o France
that is, we expect to go soon, but of
course have no sailing orders as yet.
1 would like very much to hear from
the Saratoga people from time to time,
as 1 fully expect to ONE back some
day.
With very best wishes and greetings
of the season, L am,
Yours truly,
w. f. HAYNES,
LIST Lieut.. 14Sth E. A., Camp Merritt,
New Jersey.
The following letter was received by
Mr. w. 2. Hays:
Dear Sir:
/ received a Christmas package from
the Red Gross Society of Saratoga, and
as there were no names of the ladies
in it, 1 ask you to thank the ladies who
sent it to me. Everything in the pack
age was just fine, and l wish to thank
very much those who tent it.
Your truly,
PETER ARTHURS,
Co. E., 1862 Infantry, Camp Lewis,
American Lake, Washington.
, 1918-01-17
The Platte Valley Red Cross, Sara

The Platte Valley Red Cross, Sara
toga, Wyoming.
Dear Friends:
1 received the package from o just
a few days ago. The %container, though
damaged, held all of the articles. They
surely bi: the right spot. 1 appreciate
them, not only because they ''hit the
spot" but also because they Indicate
that the people at home realize that
we are up against a rea job, that they
realize that soldiers cannot win the
war without their support, and that a
soldier will not fight for principles not
uphold by the folks who stay behind.
We all know that we are up against
a real task, Inc that we have a mans
job ahead of US, but we all like to be
''kidded along"
1 found the names Of Mrs. Tichenor,
Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Pullum in the
package and feel especially grateful to
these ladies.
Again thanking the thoughtful ones
, 1918-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Hays had as din
ner guests last Monday, Rev. MIR. Da-
vies of Evanston, superintendent of
home missions for this district OF the
Presbyterian church, and Rev. L. d.
Jarrard, pastor of the local Presby-
terrain church. Professor and Mrs. JOS
eph e. Kozina were dinner guests of
Mrs. Hays on Sunday.
, 1918-01-17
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office ut Cheyenne, Wyoming,
January 10, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Mamie
Angeline Kidding, of Saratoga, Wyom-
ing, who, on November "a, 1915, made
Homestead Entry Serial No. O14967,
for seq SWA, and on Nays, 1916,
Additional Homestead Entry Serial
No. 016115, for VIZ SWA, SWA
NWA, Section p, Township 16 N.
Range SO W., 9th Prin. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make Final
Communication Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before L.
ID. Peck, U. S. Commissioner, at Sara
toga, Wyoming, on the Goth day of
February, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Clark
Wilcox, Robert L. Wood, James Sowd-
er, and Catherin Sowder, all of Sara
toga, Wyoming.
WILL REID, Register.
First pub. Jan. II, 1879
, 1918-01-17
Council Proceedings.

Saratoga, Wyo., Jan. 8, 1918.
Regular meeting of the city council
called to order by Mayor Durrie. Pres
emit Councilmen Hays, Sisson and
Maghee. Absent-CounciIman Broad
hurst.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and on motion approved.
Report of city treasurer was read,
as follows, and was approved by the
council:
Summary of receipts and disburse-
ments of Chas. F. Price, City Treas
urer within and for the city of Sara
toga, in the State of Wyoming, from
August 81, 1917, to and including Sep
TENDER 80, 1917:
Receipts
Cash on hand Sept. 1, 1917----$2,5 O5.17
Fines by e.. L.. Blood -------- 25.00
Disbursements, Warrants as
follows:
Street and Alley Funds s9.7O
Llgnt tund ----------- 226.25
salary FUND --------- 122.00
Printing Fund ----- 6.95
Miscellaneous Fund - so
Ledger cash balance Septem-
Der ~, 1917 ,0S4.77
Receipts and disbursements for the
period from September 30, 1917, to
and including October 81, 1917:
Receipts
Cash on hand Oct. 1, 1917----S2,Os4.77
Disbursements, warrants as
follows:
General Fund --------$100OO
Street and Alley Fund 1000
salary Fund --------- 91.20
Ledger cash balance October
81, 1917 81. S53 N
Receipts and disbursements for the
period from October 81, 1917, to and
including November 80, 1917:
Receipts
Cash on hand Nov. 1, 1917---$1,S53.57
Disbursements, warrants as
follows:
General Fund -S 1.55
Street inc Alley Fund 1O4.5O
Salary Fund - 500
Light Fund -- 227.5O
Printing Fund ------ $50
Ledger cash balance November
80, 1917 81 90
Receipts and disbursements for the
, 1918-01-17

LOst.-Between Robert Wood place
and Saratoga, on December 81, leather
handbag containing a manicure set,
two dollars, and other articles. Finder
return to Mrs. Clark Nuhn and receive
reward.
, 1918-01-17
FINANCIAL REPORT.

Report of the condition of The En-
campment State Bank, at Encamp-
ment, in the State of Wyoming, at the
close of business on the 31st day of De
cember. 1917.
, 1918-01-17

Farm stationery, butter print labels,
shipping tags, etc, on short notice. We
just what you want.-The Sun.
, 1918-01-17

The State of Wyoming, County
of Carbon-ss.
l, f. II. Healey, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true, to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
f. ii. HEALEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day Of January, 1918.
X. A. PLATT,
(SEAL) Notary Public.
My Commission Expires Nov. IA, 1921.
Correct-Attest:
Chas. II. Sanger,
w. 7. Peryam,
Directors.
, 1918-01-17
First pub. Jan. II, 1919

Report of the condition Of The Car
bon State Bank, at Hanna, in the State
of Wyoming, at the close of business
the 31st day of December, 1918.
DDc0rn~r,n
, 1918-01-17

The ladies gathered in $13.25 at their
tea last Saturday. The hostesses were
Mesdames Lou Hopkins, Emma Walk
er and Bert Walker.
, 1918-01-17

1t was moved by Mr.. Hays, second
ed by Mr.. Sisson, that the council APP
propriate $75 toward a fund for gen
eral advertising of the town and com
munity, in the shape of pamphlets, etc.
to consist of reading matter and illus
trations, and devoid of advertising. Mo
ton was carried. On motion, Messrs.
Durrie and Broadhurst were appointed
to confer with business men as to ma
terial to be used in advertising matter.
n also to have supervision of the
money appropriated by the cuoncil.
There being no further business. it
was moved, seconded INT carried, to
adjourn.
FLORENCE SCOTT,
City Clerk.
, 1918-01-17

A number OF the ladies attended a
business meeting at the hall on Tues
day afternoon.
, 1918-01-17

Receipts and disbursements for the
, 1918-01-17

period from November 30, 1917, to and
including December 81, 1917:
Receipts
Cash on hand Dec. 1, 1917----$1,424.SO
Disbursements, warrants as
follows:
Street and Alley Fund $127.65
Salary Fund -------- 73.40
Light Fund -- 1875
Ledger cash balance December
81, 1917 ---------------$1, 1000
, 1918-01-17
4. Red Cross

Fred b. Durrie has donated $1,000
o the Red Cross fund, which is great,
ly appreciated by the membership.
, 1918-01-17

Bills read as follows, all being
allowed with exception of bill for fire
engines and hose, which was tabled IN
til text meeting:
, 1918-01-17

Receipts and disbursements for the
period from September 30, 1917, to
and including October 81, 1917:
Receipts
Cash on hand Oct. 1, 1917----$2,OS4.77
Disbursements, warrants as
, 1918-01-17

Ledger cash balance November
80, 1917 80
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Further Restrictions.
LEFT To SUPREME COURT

On advice of the Department OF JUS
tice. the bureau of internal revenue has
decided to let the Supreme Court decide
whether, In figuring income and excess
profits for the past year. inventories
may be made on the basis of either
original cost or present market value,
whichever is lower.
Income and excess profits tax return
forms were accordingly changed and
will be issued this week with provision
for reporting on both bases. Tax
eventually will be collected under the
optional system If the Supreme Court
sustains it, or on cost IL the court de-
cides against the option plan. Returns
must be filed by March 1. but the court
will not hear argument until March 4
on a case involving the disputed point.
This case, known as Mitchell VS.. Doyle,
was brought originally in the district
court in Michigan.
The Treasury this week will issue a
formal order embodying the new de-
cision. which is regarded as one Of the
most important under the war tax law
The optional plan of reporting securi-
lies or merchandise was intended main
" to eliminate the necessity of actually
selling holdings Of deprecated value In
order to record losses. Millions Of dol
.ars in taxes are involved.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
SAYS U. s. WILL DISRUPT FIRM.
Senator Kenyon Speaks Derisively Of
Kaiser's Partnership With God.

NEW YORK. January 12.-Dissolu-
tion of "the partnership of the kaiser
and Coda partnership which God
does not seem to know much about
will be one of the things the United
states will accomplish in the war,
Senator William S. Kenyon of Iowa
declared in addressing members of the
Republican Club of New York city at
a luncheon today.
Senator Kenyon. who recently re-
turned from a tour of the western
war front, said: God is not a Ger
man god. Great Britain and the United
States cannot be bluffed. We are not
Sriehtened by the mailed fist l am
glad that we can come to the assist
ance of Belgium and France"
After telling of what he character
led as. horrors left in the wake of
the Hun" in France and Belgium. Sena-
Tor KENYON said, I'VE had better die
Hehting shoulder to shoulder than per-
NIT these things to occur here"
Evening star., 1918-01-13
IS KILLED BY STREET CAR
Austin F. Iardella Knocked Down
: Near His Home, Dies on
/. Way to Hospital.

While on his way home with a number
Sf packages Of food he had purchased
et market for his mother, Austin f,
kardella, forty years old. 324 Delaware
evenue northeast, was knocked down
~ Capital Traction car on c street.
pot far from his home. last night about
! o'clock, and his body SO horribly man
gled that he died before he reached
Casualty Hospital
Although the accident occurred al
most within sight of his home. his
nnother and brother. with whom he
lived. knew nothing of it until two
hours later, when his body was identio
9ed !ardella. it is stated. stepped from
sehind an eastbound car and was struck
ey car going in the opposite direction.
Motorman Thomas Hayes. 24os II
etreet. was unable to stop the car on
she down grade in time to save the
mans life. Ia-della was pushed along
the tracks a short distance. He was
almost lifeless when he was picked un
and started on the way to the HOSPITAL
Hayes and Conductor Houzhton
Eiley were arrested by Sergt. Edward
Curry. They later were paroIed nv
coroner Nevitt to appear at an in
guest that will be held at the moreue
et 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Evening star., 1918-01-13
TO DISCUSS D. C. SUFFRAGE.
Federation Will Also Conside,
Forming Red Cross Auxiliary,

Suffrage for the people of the Distric
will be discussed at a special meeting
of the Suffrage Federation. composed Q
various womens organizations, at 1926
Rhode Island avenue, at 1880 o'clock to.
morrow evening.
The executive board of the federation
has gone on record in favor of some
form of self-government for the people
of the National Capital, and will
recommend that the federation indorse
its action.
The federation also will consider tn,
organization of a Red Cross auxiliary
The National American Woman's Suf-
frage Association has offered the use
of it's assembly room at the Rhode Is
land avenue address for the Red Cross
work. should the federation decide to
undertake 1t. Mrs. Louis BrownloH
wife of the District Commissioner. is
chairman of the federation.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
FINLAND Threatened
! By RED GUARDS AND RUSS
Bolshevik Agents Try to Stir Up
Revolutionary Agitation, Which
They Find Too Lukewarm.

STOCkHOLM. January 12-Finland is
threatened by the red guards, aided bv
Russian soldiers, who are always ter
rorizing the country. says a Haparande
dispatch to the Dagens Nyreter. Bolshe-
yik agents. the dispatch adds, have ar
fived in Finland in order to stir up the
revolutionary agitation. which they find
TOO lukewarm. The red guards threaten
10 dismiss the senate and dissolve the
diet. summon another diet and establish
q red senate.
The Helsingfors Nuvudstadsbladet go vs
that Russian soldiers have visited
houses in Finnish towns, making arbi.
1ary arrests and committing many acts
ef violence. Red guards forced their
way into the home of the former gov
ernor general of Helsingfors and de-
clared that no laws had any validity.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
KAHN HELD IN Drift;
HIS ADDRESS READ
Banker on Stalled Train, But
by Proxy Denies Financiers
Are Gamers by War.
FAv0RS FINANCIAL BOARD
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 12.-American
f1nanciers had nothing to gain and
everything to lose by war. according
to a statement by Otto H. Kahn. New
York banker. which was read tonight
at banquet of the Chicago Bankers
Club.
Mr.. Kahn was to have addressed the
bankers but his train was stalled by
the storm.
Several Of the nations leading fnan-
oiers epent tonight in snow drift
somewhere east of Chicago" aboard
the twentieth century limited. which
departed from New York Friday after
noon.
The party is headed by Mr.. Kahn.
Other members are Francis L. Hine.
president OF the First National Bank.
New York; James S. Alexander, preSi-
V. r. Thayer. newly elected president
of the Chase National Bank. and Rollin
P. Grant, president Of the Irving Ma
tional Bank.
promoters of disunion." said Mr.
Kahn's statement as read at the bank
ers' club. pretend to believe that this
war was started by big business men
for selfish reasons and for the purpose
OIL SdlH 1ulS dSSeTIlOu Is III hat COu =
tradiction to the facts.
Bound to be Losers.
Business and business men have
everything to gain by keeping the
United States at peace. In the two
years previous to our entry into the
war enormous profits on munitions and
supplies were made by American busi-
ness men. 1t was plain to every one
that il America entered the war the
government would practically control
the munitions and supply factories
as 1t has done-and that these profits
would cease. Business men are bound
to be heavy losers through Americas s
entry into the war"
Mr.. Kahn's statement found fault
with the war tax law. declaring that
too many committees attended to its
enforcement. He urged board of eco
nomic strategy composed of six busi-
ness men to deal with financial and
economic problems, including war tax.
In regard to income tax Mr.. Kahn's
statement pointed out that small in
comes are taxed less in this country
than in other belligerent countries and
big incomes more.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
LAW KEEPS RUSSIAN OFFICERS
OUT OF AMERICAN SERVICE

Many of the Russian officers would
have proved of great value to the
American forces as instructors, aviators
and interpreters. When their repre-
sentative was informed by the Amerf-
can officials that it would be impossible
to grant the request of himself and his
comrades, he explained:
II had hoped to be able to fight for
Russian liberty under the Stars and
Stripes and would sgladly become a
citizen of the United States for the
privilege of serving her armies. I am
now a man without a country but 1
am unable to fight. I shall offer my
services to the Red Cross or the Young
Mems Christian Association and en-
deavor to be of assistance to the men
who are fighting"
Evening star., 1918-01-13
KEEPS ON DESPITE THE ICE.
Army Engineer Service Dredge Con-
Times Eastern Branch Improvement

Despite the heavy ice on Eastern
branch. the U. s. Army engineer service
dredge Atlas has been able to keep up
waterway without Interruption. and
will continue throughout the winter.
She is employed in digging q trench for
riprap work for The concrete and stone
seawau to be erected in the spring
near the BenninE bridge.
The snagboat York is laid up at the
washington channel. opposite the foot
Of 14th street Before time comes for
her to resume work in tho early spring
her machinery. boilers and hoisting
ing.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
.5S BELG|ANS EXECUTED;
DENIED DEFENSE RIGHTS
Recent Outrages, Based on Charges
OF Spying, Bring Total of 40
Since January, 1917.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, January 12.-Word has
been received here at the Belgian Of
fetal quarters of fifty-eight more of
fetal executions in Belgium This
brings the number of Belgians exc
cuted since January, 1917, to 10,
among whom were at least two wom-
en-, three girls from fourteen to six
teen years old. and several youths un-
der twenty.
All the executed Belgians were as
sumed by the Germans to be guilty of
spying. and in many cases arrest, con-
demnation and execution took place
within three or four days, and, there
fore, no serious inquiry could have
been made.
Under the rule of the late Gov. Gen.
Won Bissing 100 executions took place
in one year. according to the German
official reports. Gov. Gen Won Falken-
hansen has increased this record three
fold, and he ceased publishing the
names Of the victims in order thai thew
could not be identified as martyrs by
caution. the executed persons have
been buried inside the prison walls.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
FELIX DIAZ, WITH 1000 MEN,
IS THREATENING VERA CRUZ

Felix Diaz with an army of some 1000
men was reported in official dispatches
received here last night to have pro-
Rressed to within twenty-five miles of
Vera Cruz after defeating a force under
Gen. Heriberto Jara. Diaz was said to
have seized the railroads connecting
that port with Mexico City and was
credited also with a plan to attack the
port city.
Reports of the activity OF Diaz' created
unusual interest here because recent
Information had indicated that there Is
an understanding between him and
Manuel Palaez, the controlling factor
in the oil field district in Tampico Off
Evening star., 1918-01-13

cisls. however, did not believe that
even if Diaz took Vera Cruz he could
hold it.
Diaz organized revolutionary move
ment against Carranza more than a
year ago. but until lately his opera
tons were confined largely to the
territory near the Isthmus of Tehuan-
tepec. His failure to coordinate the
many factions opposed to- President
Carranza caused officials of this gov
ernment to regard his efforts as of
little consequence. Recent reports,
however. have indicated that his agents
have been having some success in gain
ing support. especially in the north
His chief lieutenant is Gen. Aureliano
Banquet, who was prominent in the
armies of Porfirio Diaz and Victoriano
Huerta
Evening star., 1918-01-13
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, January 12-Because Of the
law that does not permit any but
citizens of the United States to become
officers in the American Army. 1t has
become necessary to refuse the offer of
a Russian officer. representing a large
number of brother Russian officers in
France, to place group of officers at
the disposal Of Gen. Pershing. to be
used as he might see At. The decision
also affects the plan of the United
States Army to take over the Russian
army in France. to be utilized as a
labor army at the same rate of pay as
the American labor battalions.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Local Y. w. c. A. Makes Denial.

Officers of the local Y. w. C. A. yester-
day denied that they are endeavorfnR to
discourage young girls in nearby states
from coming to washington in search of
ing accommodations here. Such a warn
ing was sent out several days ago by
he women's war work council of the v
w. c. a. from New York. but had no
Commissioner Brownlow has not vat
decided on a successor for DR..
Woodward as chairman Of the hous,n =
| committee Of the District Council of De-.
fense to assist Leroy Thomas, who I.
directly in charge Of the room -rentine
bureau.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
FROZEN SHIPS RELEASED.
Four American Vessels Icebound i,
St, Lawrence Free.

SYDNEY. N. s., January 12-Four
American lake steamers that havei been
icebound In the Gulf of st. Lawrence
for two weeks have been released, One
Of the fleet arrived here today and re-
ported three other vessels on their wav
to port. The steamers encountered
enormous ice foes of Father Point.
Quebec. but maintained no serious
damage. On two Of them the supply
of provisions was nearly exhausted be-
fore they were able to break the fce
blockade.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Cleveland Crimes Outwit Police,

y CLEVELAND. Ohio. January r.
That the police force Is unable to cope
with the present crime wave in this
city was admitted by Chief Of Police
Smith today, who recommends an in
ereases Of TOO patrolmen and fifty de-.
1eetivss sdmmediately.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Soft Coal Fire Causes Alarm.

The Are department received a call
last night for supposed fire in one
Of the buildings of the War Depart
ment near 7th and B streets south
west. 1t Is said a watchman in the
building started fire in a stove,
using soft coal. and the flames coming
from a chimney attracted the attention
of persons. who sent in an alarm.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
CONFIRMS REPORT THAT
25,OOO GERMANS DESERT

Cablegrnm to The Sunday Star and New
York World. Copyright, 1918.
LONDON. January 1.-THE Dai1v
Chronicles correspondent at Petro-
grad telegraphs confirmation Of the
story that 25.00O German deserters are
intrenched at Kovno. AT the same
time he adds that reports less trust
worthy have been received of a SIM
liar affair at Tarnopol. where Germans
and Austrians are said to be fighting
Austrian and Slav divisions.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
Food Disturbances in Spain.

The publication of decree fixing the
prices of foodstuffs has resulted in seri-
Gus disturbances. Many Of the shops
have been shut and bands of women
paraded the streets. Mobs attacked the
shops. looting them. Similar scenes are
reported from Valencia.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
EXPLOSION ENToMBs MINERS.
Of 247 Men in Pit Only One Hun.
dred Are Reported Rescued.

HALMEREND, North Staffordshire,
England. January 12.-An explosion
occurred in mine pit here today and
1t is feared heavy loss of life resulted.
OF 247 men In the mine at the time
of the explosion 100 men had been res
cued tonight.
Evening star., 1918-01-13

Prohibition officers at Wheeling W..
dealing with persons who bring Iiouor
from the Ohio side, due to the fact thai
the bono dry violators are utilixtnT
the frozen Ohio river as q means Or
entrance to West Virginia, instead Of
trolley cars and the bridges.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
FRANCE TO MlLlTARIZE
POST AND WIRE SERVICES

PARIS, January 12.-The minister of
war has made known his intention to
place all the postal and telegraph serv-
ice under the war department. mill
ia rizing the entire service.
Evening star., 1918-01-13
More Rooms Are Needed.

While these figures are very erati-
flying" said Mr.. Baldwin. I'VE need still
more rooms. and renew our appeal to
those householders who have not vet
done so to list room with the bu-
reau."
Mr.. Baldwin pointed out that there
are hundreds or more of clerks ready
to come to Washington immediateIy
and that living accommodations must
be found for them. since the clerical
army OF the government in Washing
ton is as essential to the winning of
the war as the military forces in the
field.
The room bureau is still temporarily
located in the Chamber of Commerce.
GIL 18th street, but Mr.. Baldwin said
last night 1t probably would be moved
to it's own office at 1921 New York ave-
nue. early this week.