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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
LUNCHES PROVIDED
FOR ALL SOLDIERS
CANTEEN COMMITTEE DOES
SPLENDID WORK IN CARING
FOR DEPARTING MEN

Among the busiest places in towr
last evening were the headquarters OF
the canteen committees, where some
10 workers selected, lined and filled
the 72 lunch boxes prepared for sol
diers who left today and who will
leave tomorrow and Sunday. Not
withstanding the great amount of
material needed for such an array of
lunches, the response to the appeal
was SO prompt and so generous that
every article listed was supplied in
exactly the quantity needed, and 10
donations to soldiers on previous oc-
casions have been any more complete
or attractive than those that were
given out today.
: For the interest of those who con-
tributed, it is mentioned that each
box contained two bars of sweet, hard
chocolate, five pieces Of gum, five
pieces of homemade candy, five
home made cookies, one large piece
of home-mady cake, two large hand
fuls of store candies, one large hand
full of shelled nuts, and an orange.
The boxes contained a pretty card
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
FARMER KILLED BY ACCIDENT
NEAR HARVARD YESTERDAY

Coroner Grice returned last night
from Harvard where he was called te
investigate the death of George Gin
ton Croker, farmer living near
Harvard, yesterday morning. Mr.
Croker with his 15-year-old son
Clifford, had started for Tiger,
Wash, with team belonging to
W. L. Bergersdorff, who owns saw
mill at Tiger, and for whom they
were going to work. When crossing
the Palouse river Mr.. Croker
stopped to let the horses drink. The
line got under the tongue and he
walked out on the tongue to remove
1t when the team became frightened
and ran, throwing him to the ground.
He struck on his head, breaking his
neck and dying instantly. He leaves
widow and six children, of whom
Clifford, the son with him, was the
oldest. He was 43 years old. He
will be buried by the Odd Fellows.
He lived on a farm five miles east
of Harvard. The accident occurred
two miles from Harvard.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
GRADING GRAIN TO
BE TAUGHT HERE
FARMERS UNION ASKED TO
ARRANGE MEETING OF GRAIN
MEN WITH INSPECTOR

Every farmer and grain man
whether warehouseman, miller o
grower of grain, is asked to be a
the Farmers Union warehouse Attn
south end Of Main street at 10 o'clocl
, Tuesday morning, July 2, to meet
with the national grain inspector fol-
this district and learn of the new sys-
tenn adopted by the government fol
grading grain. The following letter
to the Farmers Union is self-explana-
tory:
Farmers Union, Moscow, Idaho.
Gentlemen:
For the purpose of giving practical
demonstrations in grading grain and
explaining the method of correctly
applying the federal standards, the
United States Department of agricul-
ture, through it's local office of fed
eral grain supervision, Spokane,
Washington, announces an education
al campaign to be conducted through
eastern Washington, including sew
eral points in western Idaho. It is
proposed to carry the entire equqtp-
ment for determining the different
factors entering into the grading of
wheat, and it is believed that much
good may be accomplished by meet
ing the dealers, growers and farmers,
and explaining these methods first
hand.
1t is not expected that the meet
ings held will be of formal nature,
rather a get-together meeting where
problems of grading may be discussed
and methods explained. AS now con-
templated representatives of the de-
partment will be in Moscow on July
I'd, and it is trusted that YOU will
give as wide publicity to this meeting
as possible. 1t is desirable to hold
these meetings as early in the day as
practicable, and it is suggested that
this meeting be set for 10 a. m.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE K. JANCLUS.
Acting in. Charge"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
Resolution

Whereas, 1t has come to the knowl-
edge of the Commercial club that
private Frank Jameson of Co. F, End
Engineers, has been killed in action,
he being the first of the Moscow boys
to give his life on French soil;
Whereas, He was held in high es-
TEEN by Moscow, and the members of
this body; be it
Resolved, That we express our deep
appreciation for his readiness to serve
his country, both at home and abroad,
also our appreciation to his parents
for giving the best which they had;
be it further
Resolved, That we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
family. His grave being on French
soil speaks to us of the sacredness of
the world-cause for which he gave
his life.
HAROLD Q. PERRY,
DAVID H. HARE,
R. HODGINS,
Committee.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
'WC,I,U, HELPS THE
RED CROSS WORKERS
LOCAL ORGANIZATION CALLS
UPON MEMBERS TO TAKE
ACTIVE PART NOW

| It may not be generally under
| stood the part the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union plays in thi
world war work. For the past man,
years the organization has worke'
along So distinct lines, three G
which are work for soldiers and sail
ors, relief work among the destitute
and citizenship among foreigners.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance union is working hand in hant
with the Red Cross. At joint SEES
sion of the two bodies, the Nationa
Red cross delegated to the Woman's
Christian Temperance union certain
forms of work which was to be thei1
special part in the war work.
The local union is now called upor
to do our share of this work. Up tc
the present time the local union has
without outside assistance, helped in
the state work with diet kitchens
ambulances, Acknowledgements, pro-
viding for French orphans, the choco-
late fund and comfort kits for SOL
diers, besides furnishing Bibles, Ii
brary books and magazines for which
we have received nine special mes
sages of appreciation.
We have been asked by the state
organization to help with a special
fund for war work, and with the con-
sent of the Chautauqua authorities,
we propose to sell to those who at
tend the weeks program a variety
of appetizing refreshments. The
Woman's Christian Temperance union
asks that every member donate some
thing toward these refreshments. AS
our members have tried to be loyal
to the work of the Red Cross, we now
ask that all those interested in war
work help the local union in this
The materials required are sugar,
fruit juices, lemons, and other fruit,
candy, homemade or purchased, milk
and cream, cookies, cakes and sand
wiches.
Those who will donate any of these
things please phone to Mrs. J. F.
227J, what you will give and
when you will bring it to the stand on
the Chautauqua grounds.
Remember when you patronize this
sale you are helping the war work
Just as much as if you helped the
ocal Red Cross.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

The meeting here tomorrow of the county school super
ntendents of Idaho will be important for hem for
Moscow and for the university The business of Mos
cow through the chamber of commerce, took wise step
when they agreed bring these people here and send auto
mobiles after them and show them the country the town
and the greatest educational institution the Pres
dent Lindley is doing wonderful work here but he
have the support of the people of Moscow and the
and he will get it. The visit of these leaders in ed
ucation from every county in the to town
and their university will much. 1t will show them
what great institution this is and when they return to
their homes they will tell the teachers and others en-
gagged in educational work and the result will be that the
university enrolment will be greatly increased Moscow
people should make it point entertain these
people and show them how hospitable Moscow can be-
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with fine patriotic sentiment, anc
were wrapped in tissue paper anc
tied with the national colors.
Falling in behind the university
training detachment As girls under
the leadership of Miss Belle Willis
marched to the station, each girl
bearing lunch box for soldier. AT
the station the young men who were
to go lined up and received with their
lunch boxes the cordial good wishes
of the people of Moscow for a, speedy
and safe return after their part in
the war should have been done.
Those whose kind generosity made
the lunch boxes replete with so many
good things to eat were: Mrs. R. R.
Richmond, Dorothy Parsons, Mrs.
Frank Neeley, Mrs. Frances Agnew,
Mrs. H. P. Fishburn, Miss Bertha
Povey, Mrs. J. H. Richards, Mrs. f.
A. Pearce, Mrs. Warren Truitt, Mrs.
Frank David, Mrs. M. F. Angel, Mrs.
j. F. Stewart, Mrs. Albert Lindquist,
Mrs. E. T. Baker, Mrs. T. P. Dowdy,
Mrs. A. L. Ransom, Mrs. Victor Ram
stedt, Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Herman Will
son, Mrs. A. T. Mahoney, Mrs. Frank
Mix, Mrs. Gainford Mix, Mrs. Homer
David, Mrs. w. H. Hatfield, Mrs. C.
w. Hall, Mrs. Van Tilborg, Mrs. C.
Hugo, Mrs. R. 0. Lee, Mrs. R. Morris,
Mrs. E. 0. Thompson, Mrs. ]. Wood,
Mrs. Lockhard, of Cornwall; Mrs.
William Hunter, Mrs. C. L. Butter
field, Mrs. C. J. Orland, Mrs. H. H.
Orland, Mrs. P. C. Olson, Mrs. w. A..
Lauder, Mrs. C. N. Little, Mrs. Henry
Coats, Mrs. Tim Sullivan, Mrs Emma
B. Hinkley, Mrs. J. N. Clarke, Mrs.
j. Cherpilloid, Mrs. C. L. Gritman,
Mrs. B. P. Griffith, Mrs. M. E. Lewis,
Mrs. A. A. Marden, Mrs. Charles
Walks, Mrs. John Lieuallen, Mrs. H.
R. Smith, Mrs. M. E. Washburn,
Master Lionel Steiner, little Miss
Carter, Mrs. Jerome Day, C. B. Holt,
S. L. Willis, and Mrs. George Ricn-
ardson.
II any names are omitted from this
list the canteen committee would like
to be informed Of the fact and to as
sure unmentioned donors that the
oversight is unintentional.
It is suggested by the canteen com.
mittee that as there will be a large
contingent leaving in July, it will be
well for merchants and townspeopie
to save all their discarded boxes.
Collar boxes, hose boxes, and two
pound candy boxes make suitable re-
ceptacles for the lunches.
In making such generous contri-
buttons for these boxes, many per-.
sons have doubtless made very real
and substantial sacrifices of time.
energy, and resources, and the com
mittee feels it a privilege to extend
It's thanks for the hearty support
given and to commend highly the
wonderful spirit that prompts the
gifts. The soldiers were enthusiastic
n their expression Of thanks, and
lonors may feel that their sacrifices
will be appreciated by the very boys
or whom they were made.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
Mrs. C. O. Brown Buried Today

The funeral of Mrs. C. o. Brown
was held from the Presbyterian
church at 2 o'clock this afternoon and
was largely attended. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful
Rev. David H. Hare conducted the
services. The funeral was in charge
of Glen Grice. The pallbearers were
Herman Wilson, M. w. Griffith, Ben
Busch, Fred Veatch, William E. Lee
and Charles Thompson, all old friends
of Mrs. Brown and her family.
Burial was in the Moscow cemetery
beside the body of Mr.. Brown, who
passed on several years ago. Many
old-time friends who had known and
loved Mrs. Brown for a quarter of a
century attended the funeral
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

The next Liberty Loan will be for $6OOOOO0,OOO With
dissenting vote today authorized the expend
ture of eight billion dollars for purposes. When
looks back the days when 'billon dollar congress-
regarded the limit of extravaganza, and realizes
that the United States will spend $20OOOOO00OO for the
this year, it easy realize how thoroughly Amer
lea is the win and how impossible it will be for
bankrupt Germany and Austria and Turkey weakened with
four years of and waste win against the combina
ton that is against them
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

$40. Otto W. Reiber, Troy.
899. Ephriam G. Lance, Troy.
904. John c. LANCE, Moscow.
922. Samuel Lienhard, Harvard.
924. Herbert B. Spencer, Troy.
928. Leonard Johnson, Moscow.
972. Charles W. Briggs, Spokane.
991. Lorraine N. Tracey, Moscow
1882. Leonard R. Blue, Moscow.
1905. Elmer 0. Stuart, Juliaetta.
1011. Joseph D. Mclaughlin, Union
town.
1854. Henry c. Phipps, Genesee.
1898. George Demas, Potlatch.
1928. Ross Bunney, Princeton.
1141. Robert T. Daley, Palouse.
1855. Everett E. Bishop, Farming
ton.
1859. Robert R. Espy, Garfield.
1853. John A. Granlund, Avon.
1859. Charles P. Spencer, Troy.
liza. Lambert w. Osterberg, Troy.
1881. George w. Hoke, Moscow.
1882. Caspter Frantzich, Troy.
1243. Harry B. Hickman, Moscow.
1862. Peter Gustaveson, Moscow
1870. Fred C. Howdyshell, Moscow.
1900. Earl B. Smith, Moscow.
1901. Erick Anderson, Deary.
1906. Herman Nelson, Troy.
1889. Hiram Galloway, Kendrick.
1850. Elmer L. Holland, Moscow.
1866. Andrew N. Cameron, Potlatch.
1888. William E. Stackpole, Genesee.
1401. William A. Shearer, Orting.
l405. Carl D. Sandstrom, Troy.
l408. William E. Dart, Anaheim.
L412. George Denezes, Potlatch.
L441. Clarence E. Closson, Potlatch.
L448. Album A. Ayers, Avon.
ATS. Fred Ringuette, Bovill
-476. Paul ]. Martin, Seattle.
482. Ivan Banks, Garfield.
483. ]. Lewis Shields, Moscow.
485. Isaac A. 'Lathrup, Troy.
486. Blaine Groseclose, Juliaetta.
495. Carl J. Gustafson, Moscow.
502. William B. Buzzelle, Moscow.
SOB. Glenn L. Holler, Juliaetta.
sos. William T. Stone, Moscow.
519. Glen H. Roberts, Moscow.
535. B. H. Gossett, Moscow.
542. John Coppinger, Kendrick.
$50. Leslie E. Roberts, Kendrick.
sos. James c. Stockwell, Bovill.
618. Howard Hutchinson, Juliaetta.
619. Freddie 2. Tyrrell, Moscow.
625. Jasper Williams, Juliaetta.
$50. William c. Starr, Crescent
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

The action of the farmers of Pine Creek precinct
the savings stamp meeting last night shows the proper
spirit The people of that section awake their duty
and are prepared do it. This is the case with 90 per
cent of people Merely show them what they ought
do and they will do promptly. Patriotism in Amer
lea fully alive but needs be speeded up occasionally
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

give their lives, if need be- for freedom buy all the
stamps he she afford buy Let it be said that
these boys denied anything they ought to have
help them win the war, because who remain at home
stingy loan few dollars to help
government
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
See the Baby Grand

The Baby Grand" Chevrolet car is
admittedly the best hill climber offer
ed for sale now. Takes any of the
hills in this section on high. See this
splendid utility car at the Idaho Gar
age. OFF
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

WANTED - MECHANICS IN ALL
branches of the metal trades for
emergency war work; good wages.
good working and best climatic con-
ditions. Astoria Marine Iron Wks.,
Astoria, Oregon. 217-247
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
Noticed!

The chief of police will commence
next week to enforce the weed ordi-
nance. %
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

WANTED GIRL FOR GENERAL
homework; good wages. Mrs. s. L.
Willis. 227tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28

Eat drink and be merry and let the other fellow die
for you This is evidently the motto of the person who
is willing to Hooverze and to buy war savings
stamps Do YOU belong to this class?
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
HELP WANTED.

PRINTER w A TED MAN OR y
lady; state experience and wages
wanted. The Chronicle, Cotton
wood, Idaho. 229-231
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EXPERIENCED PRACTICAL NURSE
desires maternity cases. Best ref
erences. Call Eggan's Apt, Room s.
1857
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(COnC1nueQ from page Onc)
may be able to enter some part of the
army service. The following have
been ordered to take denomination
6. Clarence L. Flomer, Genesee.
Is. Henry Corset, Troy.
10. Louis W. Corkill, Troy.
"a. Andrew Nelson, Troy.
26. Lyle Putnam, Troy.
81. John H. Stephenson, Troy.
80. Edgar 0. Bohn, Linden.
81. Otis c. Olson, Seattle.
SO. Lawler S. Knott, Clinton.
48. Otto Nowack, Potlatch.
40. Leo F. Morris, Potlatch.
81. Willard F. Adams, Potlatch.
So. Thomas F. Kimberling, Mos
COW.
59-A. Vaughn G. Roach, Corbin.
rs. Walter S. Johnson, Moscow.
rs. Ole H. Settler, Moscow
81. John Jellberg, Park.
Sc. Howard T. Lewis, Moscow.
81. Milton G. RAIDER, Genesee.
81. Charles B. Dial, Garfield.
SO. Ben O. Ostlid, Genesee.
90. Oscar Olson, Troy.
SO. Charles E. Jabbora, Moscow.
lit. Edgar Johnson, Moscow.
119. Harry W. Skattaboe, Moscow.
120. VIM. P. Browning, Potlatch
1873. Richard D. Canaan, Moscow.
LA. Martin Paros, Potlatch.
149. Titus Asplund, Troy.
159 Robert Olson, Troy.
174. Claiborne D. Morris, Palouse.
1876. Roland l. Anderson, Juliaetta.
1913. August C. Dahlin, Troy.
1919. William A. Watts, Kendrick.
229. Albert Halseth, Troy.
232. Edwin A. Deobold, Kendrick.
239. Herman Ruberg, Troy.
245. Leonard Nelson, Avon.
248. Clinton A. Mcintosh, Mineral
$50. Charles w. Garner, Linden.
Isl. Otto H. Leuschel, Potlatch.
258. George Mulfinger, Moscow.
261. Frank M. Conant, Avon.
272. Stephen E. Driscoll, Seattle.
275. Lawrence G. Olson, Moscow.
278. Emil Boiler, Potlatch.
1872. Freedolph L. Nelson, Moscow.
800. Ralph M. Shear, Moscow.
3O5. Bruce B. Squier, Viola.
OF. Herbert B. Million, Kendrick.
329. Roy D. Smith, Moscow
321. Harry B. Bellomy, Troy
1892. Carl O. Johnson, Troy.
343. John D. Brethauer, Moscow.
$50. David R. Johnson, Mullan.
375. Daniel T. Wilson, Moscow.
383. Charles w. Moore, Kendrick.
1924. Per A. Augustson, Bovill.
444. Howard E. Waterman, Pitts
field.
475. Glen E. Palmer, Viola.
1913. John S. Wolfbrandt, Helmer.
l76. Carl G. Osmundson, Genesee.
1872. George M. Holden, Charleston.
80. John A. Carlson, Moscow.
'52. Ira ]. Altig, Kendrick h
;52. Frederick Petzrick, Juliaetta.
;54. George H. Higgins, Moscow. |
"a. Daniel Bonner, Potlatch.
O9. John Eccher, Potlatch.
SO. George E. Ash, Potlatch. h
OIL. Arthur Carlander, Bismarck. f
o. Emery F. Goss, Moscow. s.
Is. John L. Cuendet, Spokane. tt
81. Anton P. Agrell, Kendrick. HI
80. Alvin Denman, Des Moines.
30. John w. Terteling, Potlatch.
l6. Adelhart G. Anderson, Noon
an, N. D.
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FOR RENT ROOMS, HOT AND.
cold water; modern conveniences;
reasonable rates. 1926 E. Sd st. 16tf
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Encouraging from the battle grounds today
The flight of the Russian traitors, Lenne and Trozky
who tried deliver Russia into the hands of Germany
and the prospect of Russia again entering the fight
the side of the Allies is encouraging The kaisers prime
minister has announced that Germany hope win
by force of and this is believed to be
prepare the German people for bad Everything
points the weakening of the central powers and the
id strengthening of the Allies All depends upon the
United States and people doing their share and
doing it willingly and gladly
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-28
ADS
SITUATION WANTED.

WANTED WORK, COUNTRY PRE-
fered, by reliable woman. Phone
144J. 23O-232
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Another grave mistake has been made in Europe The
harmless former of Russia has been assasinated
Had been the kaiser who received the assassn bullet
there would be general rejoicing throughout the civilized
world today But his time is surely coming. He must be
it.
and every true American and who possibly
do it to his and her country the boys who
fighting for u.s. to those boys who left Moscow today
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ron RENT-Rsoms

FOR ENT-FURNISHED APART
ments and furnished rooms at
Eggan's apartments. Phone Josh.
231tf
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MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the
for republication Of all dispatches credited
- It, not otherwise credited in this paper and also
IL local published herein All rights Of republics
hon Of special dispatches herein also reserved.
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FOR RENT FURNISHED APART
ments of three rooms and shower
bath, best in city. Call 3O2 L. est
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FOB RENT-Houses

FURNIS HE'D HOUSEKEEPING:
rooms Phone 269Z. 229-335
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FOR RENT OR 3-ROOM APART
ments. Price 81 up. 1874 e. Seventh.
Phone 1907. 70tf
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WILL RE-EXAMINE
LATAH REGISTRANTS

CONTINUED from page one)
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR SALR-HeaI Estate

40 ACRES NOT FAR OUT, PART
in cultivation, all good land; will
trade for small place in edge of
Moscow. Act quickly. C. H. Pat
ten. 230-232
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FOR SALE ~ 2Ox 20 PEA AND
bean thresher, 6 horsepower, gas
and kerosene engine, all standing
on 3 1-4-inch iron wheel wagon.
Price reasonable, if sold before
June rs. Reason for selling, part
ner drafted in army. Phone 898X3.
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FOR SALE Miscellaneous.

FOR SALE A HORSE
buggy, in good shape. Call 215 W.
Third st. 231-236
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST GOLD WRIST
watch, monogram. For reward re-
turn to Mark P. Miller Co. 23Otf
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may be able to enter some part of the
army service. The following have
been ordered to take re-examination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07

into action. These are times for men
who know how The next Congress will
be . busy body. Its card may be more
crowded than that of the present Con.
gress. It is certain to lie if the war
continues that long. And who may say
as to thatf Experienced soldiers and
statesmen, in this country as in Eu-
rope, are holding ont small, if any, hope
Of an early end to the carnage which
is drenching the world.
But, along with the war. we shall con-
Time to have politics of the well known
and we'll approved sort. Party cries will
to count. party divisions to take
place. Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Kitchin on
the one side, and Mr.. Mann and Mr.. Gil
lett on the other, know how that is, and
will keep the fact before them in all
they do between now and November.
All four favor vigorous prosecution
Of the war, though Mr.. Kitchin spoke
and voted against the declaration. An
other democratic House will mean con-
tinuation of Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Kitehin
in the places they now hold, while &
reput lican House will probably transfer
Mr.. Mann from the floor to the Speak
er's chair. and Mr.. Gil!ett to the leader
ship Of the majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-07
Executive Clemency.

President Wilson has granted pardons
to the soldiers who were condemned to
death for sleeping at their posts in
France and communication to those who
were condemned for d:sobediencc Of or.
ders In doing 50 he has manifested
the spirit Of mercy that was shown by
President Lincoln on numerous occa-
sions during the civil war. It is not
mistsken mercy. It is wise and helpful
and constructive. These young men
they were scarcely more than boys
were newly faced with responsibilities
aud Obligations. Those who slept ut
their posts committed the gravest fault
known in war short OF treachery or de-
seftion. Tiey exposed their fellows to
destruction by the enemy. But their
condemnation. even though followed by
executive clemency, has had the neces-
sary effect Of making known &c the en-.
tire personnel of the Army that there
must DO NO lack of watchfulncss on post
There will be few, if any. more cases
Of this kind. The men who disobeyed
orders in the face Of the foe did not de.
serve death. and the President wisely
eommutsd tbs penalty TO one Of short
timpsisonme1k. Discipline must DO main.