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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-20
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k"h"". james T., rl"vrlanI. Ohio.
Newman. John r.. Philadelphia. Ia
Strnvrr. James. Lebanon ia.
SutowskI Walter. L"rain. ohio.
Woodland. Homer r.. Ferry, Ohio
N"I"rs. Clarence r.. Wayn"sburg. Pa
Rowe. George W. Canterbury. ono"
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t:hrcntirId, Edward. Cleveland. 0.
tisrnhnrth. L'farl":; T.. 'arrick. Pa.
German. Claude X. SIntinEtrn. Pa
uammitt. james W.. Ma*"nt"Tn. Ia.
l!"ld"r. I'aul W. Myrr$iuwE, PA.
Iill. Wesley r.. Linden, Pa.
lI"AE. Howard t.u=":.". I'Hiiad"Iphia.
Jordan. Anthony. New r:aElc, IA
Kcnslc. Roy Allen. Wrath"rly. Pa.
L"nErl John A.. i'inr Grove. Ia.
Mrkcnna. IIcnry. I'hilad"lphia. Pa
Marine. Pete. I'hilad"lphin. Pa.
Marsdrn. Arthur. philadelphia. Pa.
wingfIold, Henry c., sluefteld, w. Va.
Slightly wounded In Action
Barrett. Thomas I'd. Augusta. Oh.
Lieut. rnantS:
poanc, Leroy e.. San Diego. Cal.
Ekman. Hjalmar. Hartford. Conn
Dunn. william Mckee, Richmond. Va.
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kryS"r, Olin H.. Cumberland. Md.
Mcnunald. james L.. Concmaush, Ia.
Wiiand. cyrus. Homecoming. IA.
Bond. Iamcs H., Pittsburgh, Pa
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Robinson. Theodore NJ. West Pitts
ton. Ia.
Frazier, Eugene T.. tuEnrllSvill". Pa.
smith. Arthur O., Philadelphia Ia
iinFcnbach. Armand A. Toledo, Ohio.
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Brown. Sheldon PCny, New Lexington
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duncan. Charles. Tur'l" Creek. Ia
Elliott Harry H.. L"dyard. OHIO.
El,tingcr. Howard Strailman. Me-
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l:"rgh. benjamin. Beaver Falls, Pa
Bot, Paul. Apollo. Ia.
Brown. samuel j.. M"yrrSt"wn. "a.
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Freedman. Louis. Philadelphia. Pa.
Gacticl, Robert Michael. l'rrkaSic. IA.
Hall Gus, Wayne, W. Va.
Lob George j.. Philadelphia. IA.
MikelaItis, Jonas, Martins Perry, o.
Srmad:ra. Gnrl. Era. Ia.
Thorn. James T., Friendly, W. Va
Harding. Kay 4. Athens. Ia
,Iurdun, Michael Rankin, Ia.
Kinney, Charles T. PIrkersburG, W.
Va.
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Moore. john r.. Tulrdu. OHIO.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-20
STOCKS AND BONDS.

Rothman. Henry l.. ST. Louis MO:
W.,rrrnnn. Guyon j.. Arcndt$vlile Ia
Weaver. William NJ. Macon; "a.
Woods. George r.. Boston M"SS'
0rndnrf. Clarence F.. Miilcrshurs' Ia
clark, Ernest. Millersrort. O..
Holden, Edward William, MchccSporl'
Pa. ,,a,,,,..,,e IN
NIGHT LIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11

Boston, Dec. 1g.-General lack OF
interest in municipal politics was APP
parent in seventeen Massachusetts
cities which held elections today
National party lines were drawn in
only five cities, North Adams, Re
we're. Somerville. Woburn and Wor-
cester, and in four Of these Repub-
licans were successful. Woburn fur
nished the only upset when the Dem
ocrats regained control of the city.
In Newton there was so little inter
est tirat only SIS votes were cast,
while last year there were 1854 votes
on the license question alone. None
Of the cities changed their attitude.
On the licensed sale of liquor. five
voting for license and twelve against.
The license cities arc Chelsea. Law
renee. Lowell, North Adams and
Worcester. The no-license cities
are Attleboro, Everett. Lynn, Maiden.
Medford. Melrose. Newburyport,
Newton. Revere, Somerville, Woburn
and Beverly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
Majority, Minority and
Other Reports Are
Presented
REPUBLICANS
WILL CONTEST
1920 TAXES
Measure Has Right OF Way
and Debate May Continue
Irdefinitely Senators La
Toilette and Smoot to Pre-
sent Individual Reports

Washington. Dec. 1d--Debate on the
revised war revenue oil began in the
Senate today with the presentation Of
the majority and minority reports from
the Senate finance committee before
small attendance of senators. The meas
IRE has been given right OF way. and
because OF Republican opposition to TIA
fixing OF 1870 taxes in the Senate it Is
expected to continue a'nos. indefinite
~ Chairman simmons opened debate
by presenting the majority views on the
legislation. while Senator Penrose
spoke for the Republican members. ex
cept Senator l.afoliette OF Wisconsin,
attacking the 1890 taxation plan. Sem
ator Thomas of Colorado. Democrat.
presented an individual report cridci1-
ing the excess profits and inheritance
tax features: and Senator Smoot of
Utah. Republican. plans to file an indi-
viGual statement tomorrow. Later SEN
ator LaFolette also will present his
views
7ttiGtOi oiiliIaoi.S III tcteEfliiS " INC
1890 tax provision declared that Ameri-
can business interests were entitled to
know what tax burdens they would be
called upon 10 defray during the pc
Rod of recon3tructior He asked if the
Republicans desired TO keep the Ques-
ton in allegiance solely in order that
the next Congress. controlled BY Re-
publicana. nigh handle the matter.
The minority repor- while expressing
general approval Of the 1919 tax pro-
gram. declared that extension Of the
legislation to 1920 was without justifca
ton Senator Penrose said future con-
tons were too uncertain and infornla-
i;nn al hand insufficient for Congress
ow % fix tax schedules for 1890 Sew
oral features OF the bill relating TO 1919
taxation meet with the disa pproval Of
individual senators and many amend
ments are TO be offered. Opposition al
ready Is developing to the elimination
of the so-called luxury taxes. while in
crease Of the individual income sur
tax. corpora ton and war excess profits
rates also is TO be proposed. In his
statement today Senator Simmons dis
cussed briefly the child labor and second
class postal rate amounts to the bill.
He said the amendment OF Senator
Ponerene Of Ohio. placing what is de-
signed as 4 prohibitive tax on income
derived from the products Of child labor,
was intended as substitute for the
child labor law which the supreme
court declared unconstitutional. Senator
Simmons added that he never felt IA
vorable 70 provision that was framed
to meet a constitutional question. TAX
ing up the amendment repeating the
present zone system for second class
mail ard substituting rate OF one cent
4 pound for the first $50 miles from tie
place of mailing and Il cents be 'ond.
Senator Simmons said the Senate all
along had been opposed 20 the zone sys-
tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
Civilians of Coblenz Show
Friendly Feeling Towards
U. S. Boys as Town is Entered

German troops. One coach carrie
newspaper correspondents. The bat
TALON is commander by Lieutenant Col
onel James Iockett. with Major Fred
Hackett second in command.
In addition to then rifles and ammunI-
ton the soldiers carried a full pack
containing emergency rations, and adj
ditional food supplies were brought BY
the train TO tide the men over until
ration trains arrive. When the Anleri-
cans took up guard of the Coblenz end
OF the Rhine bridges. German soldiers
were doing sentry duty on the opposite
ends. Tonight the American sentrie
along the Rhine saw the lights Of the
fortress of EhrenbreitStein, which
stands on rocky promontory 800 fee:
above. the river. and where several reg
iments OF German soldiers are still!
1uarterca. II is said that the fortress
can accommodates 10000 men The
Americans will not cross the Rhine un-
I'll further orders. the battalion re
naming in CoblenZ are in the nature OF
CONTINUED on PAGE 5. COL 81
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HOLBROOK RESIGNS
AS SHIPBUILDING HEAD

Philadelphia. Dec. 10.-Announcc-
ment was made today that Frederic
Holprook had rendered his resigna-
ton as president and director Of the
American international Shipbuilding
Corporation. which acted as agent for
the United States Shipping Board in
the construction of the Hog Island
shipyard.
According to Peter .. Knight, vice
president and general counsel, the
American International Corporation,
the holding concern for the Ameri-
can International ShipbuildinG Cor
poration. is endeavoring TO obtain the
services OF Matthew G. Brush, for
merry president OF the Boston Ele-
waited Railway Co, as Mr.. Hol-
brooks successor.
Mr.. Holbrook. who took the presi-
dency of tn, Shipbuilding Corpora
ton during the war emergency. will
resume the position he formerly held
with the American International Cor
noration and teka charge OF the Rus-
sian affairs of that concern. prepare
tory 10 going to Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
i. S. Peace Party Passes Azores
Expected at brest Friday Noon
French Heads Await Landing
Liner Canopic Arrives at Hub
With Al Officers and l427 Men
To be Sent to Camp DevenS

feyvor. "Fotten." What units are on
board
The answers came fast and furious.
hack drivers" cooks and Walters
Union" "pickaNe welders." Army on
Gals ashore had everything in readiness
TO transfer the men to Camp Deyens.
where they will beexamined phyically.
quarantined if necessary, and later mus
tered out of the service. Those whose
homes are within 600 miles Of Boston
will be released at Camp Devens. 9th
ers will be sent to camps in groups
nearer their homes for rehabilitation.
There are no wounded aboard the Cam
opic and only one bed case" Officials
said one man was taken i'll on the WAY
across. The following aviation units
are aboard the Canopic. ii was an
nounced: 1st Handley-Page acceptance
park detachment: Nth. esd and Sosth
aero squadrons. detachment of the II
Handley-Page acceptance park, three
officers and Y enlisted men OF the med
zeal corps attachments and Il unattach-
ed officers. The former boarding Off
GERS steamer Winnisimmet will be used
tomorrow morning b.. the collector OF
the port and larty of army officers to
meet the Canopic. The city steamer
Monitor with Acting Mayor Walter l.
Collins and a party of state and city
officials will meet the steamer down the
harbor and escort her to the docks. 4
navy band from the Commonwealth
Pier will be aboard the Monitor. Other
sailor and marine corps bands will
greet the ship as she warps into her
berth.
Rear Admiral Wood has requested all
vessels III the harbor 10 dress ship with
flags in honor of the homecoming men
tomorrow. and that all steamboat whis-
ties and factory whistles ashore help
welcome the troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
FLU SPREADING
IN TWIN CITIES

Lewiston, Me. Dec. 1O.-lnfuenza
has been spreading rapidly in Lew
iston and Auburn in ire past few
days IL is estimated there are now
$50 cases in the two cities. The dis
ease is appearing in a miider form
than it did in the EPIDEMIC of few
weeks ago. say local doctors. There
are, however, many severe cases and
a few deaths have already been re-
ported Many pupils OF the public
schools OF Lewiston and Auburn are
i'll and four cases of influenza have
been reported at Bates College. A
message was received from Hebron
today stating that Hebron Academy
had closed as a precaution against
influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
RUSSIA NOT TO BE
REPRESENTED AT
PEACE TABLE

Washington. Dec. 1o.-Rus5Ia in
the opinion of officials here, will nor
he formally represented at the peace
conference. 1t was said today ;hct
there was no government in Russia
which the associated nations :ecog-
nized as having the power to confer
upon delegates the right 10 repre-
sent that country at the Paris as
eembly. One official said that lnt1u
crttal Russians would he in Paris
curing the sessions of the peace Con-
gress but that they would be pres
ent purely in an advisory capacity
and without any official standing.
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U.S.. COMMANDER
ASSAFETY VALVE
ONITALIAN FORCE

lendon. Dec. 1o.-The Manehes-
ter Guardian says it has received
from we'll informed Allied source
she statement that -another very
serious incident has been provoked
by the forward action Of Italy on
the Adriatic coast" Tn. news
papers information continues.
Ten days age though perfect
quiet reianed in that distric. ard
Serbian continsents from, Genera,
Franchet O'Esprey's army were
already in occupation of cettinie.
the Italians insisted on taking 1000
troops at Cattaro, in Daimatia.
Happily TO counter balance this.
the Allies secured the presence OF
an equal number Of troops, in
GLIDING French and American SOL
diers. The Italians have showed
signs OF behaving as masters and
proceeded to demand the lowering
Of the national flag. An armed
conflict was avcrted owino to the
active intervention Of the Ameri-
can commander. The national
flags and en;bIens remain in po-
sition.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11

New York, Dec, 1o.-Harry X.
Thav. defendant in two of the most
sensational trials in the history OF
criminal law. is under no restraint at
the Pennsylvania Hospital for the In
sane at Philadelphia. to which he was
committed after his fight from New
York, District Attorney Swami de-
clared tonight. in explanation of his
plans to appeal to the new governor
OF Pennsylvan after Jan. Il. for
Thaw's return to New York. Mr..
Swami hopes to place Thaw on trial
on two indictments. charging. him
with kidnapping and assaulting Fred
erick Gump. a Kansas City. Nc. boy.
Mr.. Swami said investigation of re-
ports that Thaw had been enjoying
periods Of freedom from the institu-
ton had proved the reports true. He
declared that Edwin P. Kiirce, an as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11

Boston. Dec. Io.-The White Star
liner Canopic. with IL officers and
1927 enlisted men from overseas an
chored tonight one and halt miles
east of the Graves light. just outside
Boston hsrbor. The steamer, the first
10 land home coming troops here, will
dock tomorrow in Charlestown and
the men will entrain ut once for Camp
Devens
Boston newSpapermen and the crew
of a naval submarine chaser were the
only persons to greet the returning
men tonight after the pilot had been
taken aboard. The chaser was placed
at the disposal of the newspapermen
by Rear Admiral Spencer s. Wood.
commandment OF the naval district, and
reached the big troopship just as
Taps were sounded. But Taps meant
nothing TO the men aboard the Can
opic tonight They Swarmed TO the
ships rail in an effort TO get glimpse
OF the home lights and to chaff the
reporters who tried to interview them
by megaphone. There was a stiff
wind blowing. and the sea was some
what choppy. so that the submarine
chaser kept at respectful distance
from the big craft.
care there any New England men
aboard" was shouted. You bet,
came the answer. Il know one"
What is your name Hardy Woke
of the South End, Boston" What
other cities arc represented" A So
ries of incoherent yeils followed, In
which the words New York" "Tren :
ton Texas" Providence" "Sacra-
merto,'' san Francisco Los Ange-
les" were discernible.
Asked what kind Of weather they
had had a chorus called back with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
Member 0 f Retinue
Prevents Carrying
Out Of Deed
MENTALLY
DEPRESSED
OVER PLIGHT
Has Had Several Interviews
With Two German Experts
on international Law With
Whom He Discussed His
Personal Position

London, Dec. ,0.-Wiliiam Hohen-
zollern. the former German Emperor
has attempted 10 commit suicide. IL
ter mental depression. according ~
the Leipsic Tageblatt. which is quot
ed ia i Copenhagen dispatch to Inc
Exchange Telegraph Go. \ member
Of his ietinue Who prevented him
from carrying ont his intention. re-
ceived a wound. ii is said.
Herr Hohenzollern has had sever
al interviews at Amerongen with Nv o
German experts on international Jaw
with whom he discussed his per~on-
al position. according to an Ams,ar-
dam dispatch - the Express. These
experts arrived and left Amerongen
in rather mysterious manner.
1t IS understood. according TO ihe
dispatch, that Herr Hohenzollein IS
writing his autobiography and his
tory of his reign. He will explain lis
attitude before and during the. var.
it is said The book, which VIII be
long. is intended for publication. e.
IL its author is tried before an 'nt1r-
national tribunal. may be read rs a
part of his defense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
PUBLIC EATING PLACES
NOT COMPELLED TO
HAVE OPEN SUGAR BOWLS

Boston, Dec. 1o.-.Restaurants and
hotels in this state are not required
TO place open sugar bowls before their
customers. Notwithstanding that re :
strictions on sugar have been lifted.
This announcement was made by
the state food administration today
to correct the impression that pro-
prietors of public eating places who
continued to serve sugar only on re
quest were taking advantage Of their
patrons.
No order has been issued ieqlir-
ing the restoration Of the open bowls
the statement said. Instead the adj
ministration is of the opinion that
voluntary observance Of the o.o reg
ulations should be continued. not on
~ in the case Of sugar but in the case
Of every other foodstuff as we'll"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
Reception at Seaport at
; =. M.-Frenc h
Peasantry Gathering
For Miles Around
to Meet American
Executive - Expect
ed in Paris Saturday

Brest France, Dec 10.-4 P. NJ
(By The Associated Press. The
steamship George Washington carry
ing President Wilson and the Amer
lean delegates 10 the peace congress
at Paris was reported by the ma al
wireless as passing the Azores at
o'clock this afternoon. All on BOARD
were well after the stormy weather
through which the Presidential liner
passed.
Preparations for receiving Presi-
dent Wilson here have now been .om-
pleted. The progress of each step
taken by the American visitors now
is followed with eager interest. The
first plan OF sending an American
dreadraught feet seward has been
changed. According TO the new Elan
the fleet will go out early Friday
morning to encounter the American
party short distance O the coast
an accompany it to port. French war
ships also will take Foreign Minis
Ter Pichon, Minister Of Marine Ley
cues and Andre Tardieu. head of tile
general commission for Franco .Arncr
lean war for the first greetings by IN
exchange of salutes. French Officers
arrived today from Paris to make a.
nal arrangements with the local au
thorities for the Presidents landing.
The George Washington draws 20
much water to enter the inner hlr-
Dor so the Presidents ship and he
entire fleet of warships will ancnor
in the outer harbor about a miie eft
shore An American party. CONSISTING
of General Pershing. General Bliss,
Admiral Benson. Admiral Wilson ana
Col. House. then will board the iner
and bring the President and Mrs.
Wilson ashore aboard naval ruS.
The landing will be made at quay
three. where the French minister's
will extend formal welcome to me
American President as ne sets loot IN
French soil.
The George Washington is expected
TO arrive about noon Friday. Inc
landing of President Wilson is ,,lln-
ned for 8 o'clock in the afternoon ard
he is expected to arrive in Paris At ~
o'clock Saturday morning. rms
schedule would leave less than an
an hour for ceremonies here. which
necessarily will be restricted, al
though the Breton peasantry is GATH
ering from miles around TO give Mr..
Wilson enthusiastic greeting. Presi-
dent Wilson will drive direct from
the quay to the depot passing along
the Cours Dajot. a splendid terrace
overlooking the harbor. The poou-
lace and soldiers and sailors Will De
lnassed along the cours. and X line
permits there will be Il brief address
Of welcome by the mayor and 2 ie.
Spouse by the President. The presi-
dental train will proceed Slowly.
stopping for several hours during the
night so as TO arrive at the Dauph-
inc station in Paris exactly ut 10
O'Clock Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
Vice President Marshall
Presides at Cabinet Meeting
By Request Of Pres. Wilson

House Mr. Marshall explained that the
President before departing for Europe
had asked him to preside at the cabinet
meetings and had repeated the request
BY wireless from the George Washing
ton. Mr.. Marshall made it plain that
he had no idea of exercising the func.
tons of the President. No business re-
curing the attention of the President
developed at the ,abinet meeting, Il
was said and the wireless carried no
message from the presidential ship
George Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11

Coo,cl4 Dec. s, Sunday.--By' The
Assocla Cd Pressl-The friendly spir-
o Which the civilians OF Cobienz
-ee,ed The Americans began TO
evidence Itself in the villages along
he railroad over which the Ameri-
csns came TO coblenz. At many places
suraay crowds OF children cheered
md waved their hands as the Aneri-
cans passed The spirit displayed be-
came more friendly as the Americans
approached Coblenz. When the
Americans arrived and dctrained in
an out ing section OF tho city they
werc mot n, largo crowd, including
muuiCIpa, officials. Among the others
waiting ia go the Americans were
SO professors with all the pupils of a
* hol school
re 'rlIt winch transported the
AMERICAN - Cob.enz was manned by
German crew. the American soldiers
soup ~ caches formerly used by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11

Washington. Dee, i0.-Nice President
Marshall presided over todays cabinet
meeting at the request Of President
Wilson. and set, according to the White
House staff. new precedent in thu
conduct of American executive affairs
In taking his seat Mr.. Marshall set at
rest any theories that ne might be act
ing as president. He said he was there
informally and personally, not under
taking to exercise any official duty or
function Before going to the White
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
Interest Lacking in British
Election Campaign
Government Will Haye4OOSeatS

lis that there are rcactionary influences
behind Premier Lloyd George and that
Will cancel the program il they are
strong enough in the house to give eff
feet TO their will. The features Of the
campais ign are the bitterness shown to-
ward Lloyd George by the Asquith Lib
erals and the I.aberites and the fact
that meetings addressed by extremists
in the Labor party arc very largely at
tended There is much discussion as to
the effectiveness Of the provision for
taking soldiers votes.
The opposition says that only s. per
cent of the soldiers can vote. while the
government insists that facilities will
he extended TO 50 per cent A majority
OF the soldier vote is claimed by both
sides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11
100000 FIRE AT
NAVAL BASE AT
HAMPTON ROADS.

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 10.-Fire tonight
destroyed the power plant at the Ia
val operating base on Hampton
Roads with loss estimated at $500
go. Famed by strong northeaster-
~ wind, the fire for time threat en-
Cd the entire base. The base IRE &c
partment succeeded after a half
hours lighting in combining the flames
TO the power house. Tho origin 0t trc
fire has not been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-11

New FORK. Dec. 1Q.-Wounded Ameri-
can soldiers arriving here today from
overseas on the steamer kroonland for
got their injuries N their JOY at the re-
ception New York accorded them. When
the police band on the y'atrol boat bear
ing The mayors welcoming comnittee
struck up Keep the Home Fires Burn
ing" and Home Sweet Home as Il
came alongside the kroonland, caps,
clutches and canes flew into the All
and the manned and wounded vieing
with the well and strong. cheered in the
widest manner. Messages to home
folks and sweethearts were thrown tc
civilians with the request that they be