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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

Washington Dec 81 The fear thai
the McAdoo five- year extension pro
posal will preelpitato government
ownership Of railroads into the 1922
presidential campatsn aS the para
mount domestse issue X mainlt r.
sponsihle for The strong sentiment
among conservative Democratic lead
ers in Congress in favor OF turning
back the lines 10 their private owners
as soon as practicable
1'aese men feel and they are sim
cere IN their belief thar & the Dem
ocratic party enters the next political
battle with such platform disaster
will overcome them which will com
pare with the wreck Of their party in
1855, when 1t was split wide open by
free silver They add tAey Viii lose
the presidency. and i, wall take them
another decade 20 recover their shat.
tered prestase among the business a
nent OF the nation Therefore they
feel everything possible should be
done 10 avert the possibility tAas GOV
err rAt ownership mas be forced up
on the party as It's leading campaign
plank two years hence
Al the present time The strongest
opposition towar3 madlng il a Demo
cratic policy comes from the south
In the Senate. Senator Thomas S
Martin. Of Virginia. Democratic leader
OF that body. is bitter ayainst IL lie
has the support az men like Senator
Smith. OF Sou b Carolina. chairman of
the committee ON Interstate com
merce. senator Simmons. caAirman
OF the finance COMMITTEES. ana other
Democratic leaders In the House,
Representative Montagas. Of Virginia.
and Representative Coady. OF Mary
land, members cf the committee on in
terstate commerce. are against gov
ernment ownership Il was due 10 the
influence Of these two men that time
limit was placed In the government
control legislation.
The opposition among western Re-
publicans and democra 5. however. is
not 80 pronounced as It IS among the
souiherners. Men OF the type OF Sen
stor Hiram Johnson OF California.
Senator Ashurst. OF Arizona. ana sen
atcr James Hamilton Lewis OF hi
nois. IL Is declared. are not unwilling
10 take the issue before toe country
They feel there is more sentiment for
government ownership than il indi
Gated on the suface and that sooner
or later the issue will be called to the
front and fought out Among the Eas-
terners. both Republican aud Demo
cratic. there Is apparently no senti-
ment for government ownership
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
lD.t iIitktM NARROWED
IN AtOt NJ ~ sIOItM

10 dlalriet cvurt the esso ~ Calls
han " Nlda, in ~hlvh Il fa claimed
tha. the Jury hruaxhg in ysralet far
Callahan BY mistake, Intending 10 fa4
for slda. eoisaumed ne attention II
'he e"uFt on motlaA a. reform shs
verdict 90 comply wsh the infnnsiona
II ~" Jury all yesterday aftefnnua.
and 'hlA morning The matter WIS.,
come az for hnAl determination uu
next Thursday
Jadg" hiskAm vii be comYellst hy
luriemens weather 10 rrmain Id ,hl.
city over new yeaFA iIlm lainnsiau
vas 70 return 10 bis home ~ sut
water Ier the day. sta rvsafn rssatA
'lAs and sAOasinae aJAff. ha "a 4&
~eashef Spoiled hla plana
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
Wilson and "7iger of France"
Apparently DO Not Agree

Londoh. Ore si~~ The morning
newspapers give an equal pfonal.
nenee TO the speech ef Premier
clenencrau before the French
chamber Of deputisf on President
Wilson's address ~ chester
BY their headlines and by placing
ia position the s'tlsina ftaeaues
and BY their comr'snt the news
papers revealed certain unessi
ness N consequence Of the appar
en-, divergence between N Ciem
enceau ard Mr. Wi'son, There j.
an endsavor. however, TO avoid
anything suggesting the csissanee
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
ANNUAL. Bt SI<E.~S MEET
ING CHRISTIAN CIT Rt N

The annual business meeting of IA
congregation worshiplng al the Firs
Christian church viii BIZ held New
Years night. Jan |. vi 30, al whiet
time every member "A expected 80 b
present Reports Of finances and 9th
er church inieresH Nlll he made ans
plans for the work af the coming yea
viii b. discussed The usual election
of elders and deacons will be held, ana
other church natter disposed of Ra-
member the day an4 the hour. ami
plan 10 be present
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

Essential points ~ the league ~
nations, namely, common devu,
tion 20 right sha, 4 must be world
wide snd including AL. ard that Il
mus, have continued machinery"
mphaslslau thesr points. the
newspapers think tns peace cor
terence should be regarded az the
first session oi body that will
reeonvsne fram time 10 tine.
Thus Il would" the ns~spapsr
says, "bee0me automatic, a league
for al and unless "A does no, rs
work ~,ll be sosa up BY fresh
~ars
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

q a nuhRtansial Disagreement or
10 indicass that cleme ncsaus
standpoint s aot 40 remote trem
Mr Wilson's ~ n ahs appear al
first sight ana s1at any dtfter-
encss existing oaaht 20 be A.
ranged N clsmenceau'a version
~ Ne wilson's comment on the
nrtlsh fleet receives much prom
insncc
The chfeN,cie says "sresadcnt
Wilson's seech =. Manchester
brouah, ops ~s,at perhaps Was shc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

l0ndon, Dee Ii4-fisla MaFshai
Won aiedsnbsru hsa tsisuraphsa 10
German Industrial " raanais~ ssyinn
that he would support British oeea
patton " Berlin. aes ~dlas 10 a usr.
lln dispatch 20 the Mai under aa,s
~ Saturday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
Wilson Faces De-
lay; TipM Spring
Is Only Hernatipe
Belfour and
Silent House" In
Secret Gabfesf

Para. Dee Ats--AesAus ! nsl
four, the arssssh foreign seeFs
tsFy, ~ho Nae Isst reached Paris
from Laadem4 msd a taao semtsv
sees ssasy ~,th Gel q A aauss
The talk ~ss = seasss % tns die
cussier ~hseN Asasws wgsspe
had w G.usana NtA Fsfssslss
Lisya osoess srd sssse,ssy aal.
fear, ard haa 10 10 wth the sss
sna up ~ sns erassse@l astaas "
the peace eomssrsaas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
TELLS HOW PARIS
GREETED ARM|sTIC[
Former Guthrie Resident, G H
Rrooks, Says Celebration OF
Peace News Lasted For
Five Days

The manner In which Paris cele-
hrated the signing of the armistice Il
told in letter received here from Car :
ter II. Brooks. formerly with the state
administration He had been gassed
and at the time OF writing was in a
hospital In Paris.
He was In Paris the day of the sign
ing Of the armistice, and he says tina,
The celebration there was continued
for five days wItAout let-up. II was
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
PRESIDENT VIII. VISIT
NOME O< <tN NtNR~

Parts. pee st Plans foF tho Appaf
garo " rrvslaeaf wfspn fUr Nnms 81
W@dnaday aiahs WI NOT ba afsucsvd
by The crieia 10 thu llallan eahlnws
The cablnes sltuatlur 10 Kome i sain
~ b" purely polisgcal and outside a
Fanev If che presidents ssslt ta fs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
JUST PEOPLE

"a few days before Christmas Hsr
wesnesreer san negro ecupls
looking al trS CHRISTMAS oisss la
hss store windo~D The Negro pirs
s0cdenlly espssd some fancy silk
underwear ana ca 90 her eempan
ions attention 20 a.
"looky oar. Mose, shs SAID,
Amt dem elegant close Wouldn't
den make fsne Christmas pres
erts7'
Nose surveyed the asrments WITH
critical eyes, according 20 sen's
statement. and ten turnea away
~ dssauss after noting the prl0e
ticket
Christmas presf nts, nothsn'," he
said disaus,edA, Liza. dem's
pneumonia close, oats what dem
t~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

There will be dance at the A o
U W hall tonight for members and
their families. no charge 1'hose who
can not dance will form a watch
party for the Now Year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

THE WEATHER.

New Orleans. Dec 5l-Tonigh'
snow. colder. cold wave Temperature
will be zero 10 six in northern Okla :
homa and eight TO fourteen degrees
in Southern oklahpms; wednesds;
fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
WATCH YOUR FIRES;
DANGEROUS SEASON
Great Storm Raging Over South
west Red Hat Fires In Homes
Be Careful, " Says Chief
Jones Of Department

The hills haze AZ surrendered
Aud 'hs brooks a-t frozen osr"
Again the aoFth wlBds 90 biew. ART
ss are having snow sud sleat. sni
ice. aApperr sidewalks. aa dali tha
ffills and trimmings ot genuine wsn
ter Reports ths2 nssfesax from ths
railroads entering ine eliy re that tho
storm rearhss 10 all par,s u okIa
hona. and beiated tfalna ars tle rule
The lutsfafban Il malslng heroic "a.
fort to mainiain sasssls bat lee
bound tracks. aud M ppseasl troll
y wires make i har eailag
FhIst Jones. ~ lbs lsfs ae mrfmea
asks that especial care be iAksn 10
prevent fires at thls time. The De.
partment h handicapped by havlnx
three OF Is expasisAced men doea
~ifh the in'inenza. aa4 jsss ssu =
4qfcc Of cure
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31

A@F @+N
Paris, Dee "A All ln8 aa h
ar ihag FfsssFsai iea Will n
nss~ea lAt iea hs Nst rs VI
Fupe considerably haaaH fAe sa8 A
flfsi prtssnh~si NJ taat he Wild II
fanKa y make sasasser gssn ID gusls
10 the srysnx
an MA aAs tlNe. lag na wha
fvsAlru sssaa.a /. shnnt hsH.
SEN from vasAInssoa elll Nv aass
flee ~ eyen Kes ~ Maln gwssHFe ~
ih~ presidents peuaraM Aefi
nlisly oallinsd a s sli R Is daus
heeas'inx rtsagss fAU tNv ppaee af.s
linlaaF1ea eahnoi h aHFf aaA sAas
'h~ task ~ lnaklak psaa u wsanx 81
he mawu lengthy tasa yAe Amesi,aa
arlesslea spNAeA
IN s"fne feHpeeia sre nees4 Afs ae
laYa arr slsM@t hrsa aM aivaalaKstsst
aai 4 la evrsaia 'ha tae taHnal
laeIdsal % the asila.g4slana afv assv
snF 20 fistihre aavJaia9H ta ia "a
'ense eatialr bets 20 ali tha na
ii"ns aHsng'aiod aKalfsf fsufmAnf
Cheeks German lnsslaass
III" hearty weiesms NbAca Uvvsi
iiflsaln las accorded Tralfnna Wilson
stands aai - tealt re 1t ms vhala
diplomatic silgafgeg ana bpsgasa
a~Fsp1aa awar ihe .ffaRs4 NJ smna8a
psaiY lpEiasarea hsf to erNahs aaa
iirlilsh fsesps y defeats Is a8ssue
any efforts Germany plHn4 a. aplas A.
drive . *tdae heFwsa eirsas lrstaia
and ih" United staEes. q Is ssplalaaa
Hut diplomats here a. nst hAHsYn
That the conferences whlsA preasAeas
wiiann g holding Asn rrainlet flsaa
George and oihsfa - t.onaan wlli o.
more than salaallsa 4 musssf rsHsfi
fttaaffasfaa r,4 fsaas. ~ -
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-31
Public Ownership
May Become
Huge Bugaboo

8 O y TIL E r. N De M O
Gratis FEAR 1T MAY
BE MADE MAIN PRES
IDENTIAL ISIS u E /,
WANT ALL ROADS RE
TURNED SOON; WEST
ERNERS TAKE DIFF
FERENT VIEW OF
THE PROBLEM AND
ARE WILLING TO GO
AHEAD
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
NEW BRIDGE TO
 BE ERECTED OVER
 THE MENDENhALL
Federal Road Crews Also Busy Making Temporary Repairs to the Perse-
 veranCe Road.

A new bridge will be built over the Mendenhall river this fall to re- place the one swept out by the re- cent flood Already the road crew under Jack Hayes have done some preliminary work, to get the place in shape for the bridge work being planned by Major Waugh.
 Road crews are working on the Perseverance road, repairing the road as far as the Ebner mine.
 This Fall we can only fix the road far enough for the people at the Ebner mine to make use Of 1t. The work of repairing the road as far as Perseverance must be con- tinued in the Spring." J. c. Hayes, Territorial Superintendent of Roads for this Division, stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
TURF CARLSONIS VICTIM DISEASE
 AT CAMP DODGE

Ture Carlson died at Camp Dodge on October 18th. as a result of pneumonia, according to word re ceived by his Uncle, Peter Carlson
 Ture Carlson was well known and well liked in Juneau and this vic inity For four years he was em- ployed by the Chichagoff Mining Company, where he was known as one of the best miners the company had
 He is survived by his father and mother who are living in Sweden, two married sisters who live in Du luth and in Portland, and two broth CTS who live in Portland.
 Peter Carlson said that he thought one of Ture Carlson's brothers was also serving in the Army and was in training at Camp Dodge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
JOHN DAUBEK FROM
 JUNEAU DIES AND WAS
 BURIED AT CAMP DODGE

A telegram addressed to c. c. Whipple from the commanding officer was received in Juneau conveying the information that John Daubek had passed away at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and that his remains were buried at Fort Des Moines, and could be taken up later and re-interred, if desired. Very little is known about the young man here. He worked for MT. Whipple at Eagle river. Whenever any person enlists he gives the name of his nearest relative or some friend for an emer gency address. He gave the name of MT. Whipple for his emergency address, It is not known whether he has relatives in Alaska, but it is believed that he has a father in Minnesota. He is a foreigner and came to the United States when still a mere child.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
Personal Mention

A
 E.. B. Dudden, superintendent of he Alaska Packers and Navigation Company, is in Juneau, having his boat and scow repaired preparatory 70 sending them South.
 w. o. Carlson, Mrs. Carlson and heir daughter Jean, who have been itaying at the Gastineau, returned oday to Aux Bay.
 Capt C. E. Ahues, manager of the Taku cannery of the Libby, McNeil md Libby Company is in Juneau on he launch Excursion.
 George LaBounty is registered at he Gastineau Hotel.
 George Katich and Amund Thy nus are at the Alaska.
 G. Guy Poindexter is registered at he Alaskan from Rampant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
E. D. BEATTIE TO
 MAKE FUTURE HOME
 ON THE OUTSIDE

After a residence of six years in Juneau, part of that time in busi- ness for himself, E. D. Beattie will leave for the Outside Friday to make his future home in Tacoma. His departure is regretted by large number of close personal friends and acquaintances.
 MT. Beattfe was the guest of hon. or at farewell reception given in Odd Fellows Hall by the Masons An excellent program was enjoyed The Mt. Juneau Lodge of Masons presented him with a beautiful gold fountain pen, bearing the Masonic emblem, and appropriately inscribed from the lodge. Mr. Beattie has
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
COMMUNICATED

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 17.-Editor Empire. to the dissentions and bickerings in the City Council shall tender my resignation at the
 next City Council meeting. do not wish to mention any names, but feel that my efforts are of no avail for the benefit of the city. ac- cepted the nomination for Council man in good faith and had hoped to be of some use as a public servant, but find it impossible. want to thank my friends for their support
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
DISTRICT COURT

The jury in the case of John w. Crosier, charged with assault with intent to kill retired for deliberation this noon.
 As tomorrow is Territorial holi- day, Court will not be in session
 On Saturday, the case against Dave Housel, charged with gambling, will be called for trial John R. Vim is attorney for IIousel.
 The six cases for libel against the Lisianski Packing Company. J IT. Cam and Ed. C Russell wore set for trial beginning March IT, 1919.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
MRS. DENNY WILL
 MAKE A TRIP EAST
 TO VISIT DAUGHTER

Mrs. Carrie z. Denny, an employee n the United States District Clerks office, will leave on the next boat 'or an extended trip to New York City to visit her daughter, Miss Hell sn T. Denny. Mrs. Denny has re- ,eived all kinds sof advice from her many friends about what to do when pack among the "wilds of civilization" again, and to be sure and buy re- urn ticket.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

been the Secretary for the various Masonic orders on the Channel
 When he first arrived in Juneau he acted as foreman of the Empire mechanical department. Some time later he purchased printing plant of his own, which he has managed since that time. He recently sold his business here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
ALASKAN PROVES A VICTIM
 OF THE INFLUENZA

SEATTLE, Oct. IT. - Henry E Geiger, aged "A years, member of the Ruby Alaska, lodge of Pioneers, of the 14th Infantry, died Sunday at Camp Dodge of pneumonia. The body will be brought here. Will Geiger, brother, is in the 1ditarod ar Kuskokwim. The mother wants him to come to Seattle, but has been unable to locate him so far.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

he joined the Thirty-first Engineers, was injured as the result of motor cycle accident at the Regiments headquarters in France, according to letter received by Mrs. w. T. Gill, whose husband. formerly an em- ployee of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, is also with the Thirty first.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

F.. E. Porter has been appointed Chief Timekeeper for the Anchor age Division of the Alaskan Engin- eering Commission, succeeding Harry R. Munson, resigned. MT. Porter has been an employee of the Com mission since 1915. MT. Munson has left to join the Army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

, and will always be ready to do my
 part any time for the advancement | of Juneau. PETER CARLSON, City Councilman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
ALASKA NOTES

Twenty lots in the Anchorage town ite have been declared forfeited by he Commissioner of the General Land Office at Washington because he owners of the property failed to pay townsite assessments.
 J. J. Litchenwalner, formerly chief clerk in the office of c. E.. Dole, purchasing agent in Seattle for the Alaskan Engineering Commission, af .er having attended the non-com- missioned officers training school at he University of Washington, has been accepted as a student in the military course in the University. He enlisted in the Army about October 1st.
 Sixty tons of Matanuska potatoes have been bought by the Stores De- partment of the Alaskan Engineering Commission from farmers in the Matanuska Valley. The purchases were made following the submission
 
 of bids by the growers of the veget- ables.
 Word has been received at Skag- way that Vincent DOrtero, a busi- ness man of that city, is i'll with pneumonia at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia.
 Dr. A. w. Leuders. formerly of Juneau but for the last year or two resident of Anchorage, has left for California. where he will make his home in the future at Selma.
 Miss Helene Moore, daughter of Dr. l. H. Moore, formerly a physi. clan for the Treadwell Company and a Skagway pioneer, has been accept ed for Red Cross service in France. Miss Moore has been engaged in
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

For . little chat ano . bite to es there's no place like THE 0ASTl- NEAU - ANY TIME. ALL TH1 TIME, ANY TIME. co
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
TO LEAVE FOR SOUTH

Mrs. O. C. Gunderson and her lit tie daughter Irene will leave or the Alaska for an extended visit in Seattle and California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

DEl l. EN UOV VUIALNlvlEl\l Il DEMOCRATIC cAND ADHERE IF IGNORED BY
 ELEcnoN The Democratic Candidates the 1s s ] a. flor the % % ta.s Gs'a M I t ,S h: % s .s 1T & % p ~s ~ss n s s.ns to s " s ss"s s''" urgent Alaska of the % @ o s % % ca t Act % everybody S' & % ~ t nss % i " +s% % 'sns sms s nh s ssn %s %e5s% o5 % ais' % s: s $ s % ss % *. *s % : $ % % *s % % :''% e % % t % s~sS ps s ss" o's" ' . we s ;; ;: ';:; $:;:s: s;:: : % an iH% % % s, p % bs sTss % s''s s % " % ? ' * s"s ' % s@s s '; lot a s1 i that xs & ss % % @ % 1 s ss % firmly establishing the Australian bal We the Adsa % s Wilson and s pledge ss s , GGs xSS ~ ~ e d" s $ :;I ] = $ s::; : ; s %:; $ $ s; $ :: :: ~ ss ~ s np his a "~n % ou ss sed not tied b' e, and work for the . % % p., ."sss flor for the ,s s claim: shown merit and report the sam" % ; % :s % ,;1 s % ssrs :s. 's % s'; % % % is ;ss " ' towns and %' es s s' % sy s's % : s '' repeal the present direct primary '" believing rest si % % % :; i"' Ss; '; of the vast dmam muab
 and that full 
 m Ts s % s % % % s % s ~ % ] % s i,ss sss % ''s s.. and onteted dpeope.
 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
 ForS Senator
 BRITT
 For Represent
 W.WCA&Y
 J. COMOS
 l.
 E. WHITE
 For Road CommHa
 JWLEY
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

Headquarters for Ladysmith coal Juneau Transfer Co.,, phone 48.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

newspaper work for the last several years. She is graduate of the Uni versity of Washington.
 Miss Hilga Lundli of Port Town send and Chris Foss of Ketchikan were married at Ketchikan recently
 Joe Davies; a long time resident of Fairbanks, was recently found ln sane by jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
REGISTRATIONS

Following are the ninety-six names of those IS to 21 and 32 to 45 years old who registered for military ser vice at the local exemption board
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17

7 Robert Blee, formerly brakeman
 on the Anchorage Division of the Government railroad, who enlisted with the Thirty-first Engineers Regi. ment, was killed and A. c. Balls, who was with the Disbursing Office when
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-17
HAVE YOU

HAVE IUU- ordered one of those fresh cracked crabs at the Alaska Grill?
Newark post., 1918-09-18

greetings, enjoyed an excellent
program provided by the entertain
ment committee. Rev. Frank ?.
HerSon acted as chairman and stat
ed briefly that the purpose of the
meeting was to bring the church
people little closer together in
sympathy and understanding than
is possible nowadays when people
come to church with their formal
Sunday manner and depart with
little time for the word of good
cheer and the cordial handclaSp
that made the church power in
the early days. He cited the CO.
incidence that in Newark on the
same day two types of mobilization
were taking place-the one of men
registering for the cause of liberty;
the other of the church members
and their friends, mobilizing for
the sake of better fellowship in
church relations. He announced
the following program which was
of an exceedingly high order.
/. Vocal Solo. "Sunoeams." Miss
Alice Evans.
>. Reading, Selection from Mary
Carey" Miss Madeline Raby.
s. WhiStling Solo, Sonora, +.
B. Ross.
/. Vocal Solo. The Sunshine Of
Your Smile" Mrs. T. T. Martin.
5. Vocal Solo, "Mavourneen,"
Mrs. Norman Ferguson.
I s. Piano Solo, Miss Elizabeth
McNeal.
!. Solo. Keep the Home Fires
Burning" r. 5. Ross.
Al Mr.. HerSon's request the
audience jo,2eG : he chorus
Miss Elsie Wright accompanied
Miss Evans and Miss Elizabeth
ZIcNsa., the other Soloists. This
young people responded gracious!l
TO enthusiastic encoreS by singing
old favorite>. Miss Raby read ;
beautiful poem Garry On" BY
Robert W. Service. Refreshments
consisting Of ice cream, cake, cOtfet
and peanuts were served, and tn
men were treated 10 cigars.
Newark post., 1918-09-18
Delegates to United
War Work Campaign

A preliminary council of the
seven organizations who are to
have part in the coming United
War Work Campaign was held in
New York on Wednesday, Septem-
Der II. Delaware was presented by
the following delegates: Y. NJ. c..
A, Henry B. Thompson and Phillip
NJ. Colbert; Y. w. c. A, Mrs. 7. C..
dupont, Mrs. Otho Nowland and
Miss Grace Osborn; Jewish We'll
fare Board, Charles Topkis and
Louis Topkis; War Camp Commun-
ity Service, c. F. Stimson and NJ.
w. Stevens; Library Association.
A. l.. Bailey; Salvation Army, Col.
r. E. Holtz.
The united campaign wa 5
brought about at the request of the
President of the United States in
letter to Raymond Fosdick.
President Wilson, in this letter,
spoke of his qualification at the
spirit of cooperation shown by the
leaders of the organization taking
part. The amount set as a goal is
Sl70, 100000, and will be divided as
follows: Y. NJ. c. A, Sl00,000,000
National Catholic War Council (k
Of c. S3O,0O0,000; y. w. C. A.
Sl5,000,000: Jewish Welfare Board
S3,500,000; War Camp Community
Service. SI5.000,000: American Ii
brary Association, S3,500,000, anC
Salvation Army, S3,500.000.