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WIRES AND POLES
MAY BE SEIZED
Continued from: page

control Just as the railways now are.
Resolved by the senate and
house of representatives of the Unit
ed States of America in congress as
sembled, that the president, if in his
dissertation ii Is deemed desirable. in
order TO insure their continuous OPP
Grafton or TO guard the secrecy of
military and governmental communi-
cations or to prevent communication
by spies or other enemies thereon, or
for other mihtay or public reasons,
shall have power to take possession
and control of any telegraph, tele-
phone, marine cable or radio system
and operate the same subject to
those conditions so far as applicable,
which are in force to steam railroads
while under federal control"
Strike Date Is Set
CHICAGO, July Monday. July s,
is set for the proposed strike of West
ern Union telegraphers. President s.
J. Konenkamp of the Commercial
Telegraphers' union made public the
date today. Konenkamp claimed 25,-
600 employees of the Western Union
would quit work at 6 a m. central
time.
The strike against the Western
Union alone is necessary because of
the comPany's determination TO de-
stroy our organization" said Konen-
karnp.
The grievances to be adjusted are
those set forth in President Wilson
letter to the Western Union Tele-
graph company as, "a the reinstate-
ment of over 500 employees locked out
contrary to the terms of his proc1a-
V1ation OF April 8, 1918, and ca to
enforce the decision of the national
war labor board, dated June 1. 1918
The strike is not of our seeking
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Anne rican Communique.

WASHINGTON, July 1-'Except
for the increase of artillery activity
on both sides in the Chateau-Thierry
region (Sunday) there is nothing to
report" said the American conarnun-
ique today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

FTaATERreaL ORDER OF EAGLES
Keokuk Aerie, No. 6s3, meets frs
and third Wednesday of each month
at Eagles hall, 407 Btondeau street
Visiting brothers cordially invited
Hugh r. Crawford, w. President;
Charles A. Noakes, w. Secretary
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SBCUR
TTY, KBOKUK COUNCIL NO 1oS.
meets the first and third Monday O
each month at Woodman hall at 500
O'Clock II. G. Dose, president;
Mayme G. Schenk, financier; MTs
blanche Martinez secretary
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
One Boat Sunk.

rtnes, transports, gun boats, and mis-
cellaneous craft
One Boat Sunk.
AMSTERDAM, July Internal
quarrels in the Russian Black sea
fleet resulted in the torpedoing and
sinking of the dreadnaught Empress
Ekaterino and several destroyers,
according to a semi-official announce
ment from Berlin
The remnant of the fleet Is at Sc
bastopol in our hands" the statement
said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Cars Brothers Manifesto.

MOSCOW, June 26-Grand Duke
Michael, brother OF the former car,
has issued a manifesto, declaring that
in as much as the constituent as
sembly has been dissolved, resulting
in the disintegration of Russia, it is
his duty to restore order.
The manifesto calls on the people
to overthrow the Bolsheviki and of
fers amnesty to all participating in the
revolt
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
ROYAL ARCANrM

Keokuk council No 536 meets thfrt
Friday each month. Hawkes. hail
Eighth and Main Visiting breth
rem fraternally invited to attend g.
G. Montague, regent; J. L Annab!e,
secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

1.-THE black sea fleet consists of
two dreadnaughts ranging in tonnage
from 22,435 to 27,O65 Gone of this
type, the Empress Ekaterin 2, is re
ported to have been destroyed in a
fractional battle between units of the
tleet;) five battle ships of about 1900
tons; seven protected cruisers and
great number of destroyers, subma-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Peoria Grain.

PEORIA, Ill, July Corn Market
unchanged, sc lower. No white,
S1.35G1.3S; No. 2 yellow, s165; No.
3 yellow. 1852; No, yellow, s1s5;
No. mixed, S1.46 bid; No. mixed,
S1.3061.32.
Oats-No trading.
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with Hindenburg's movements and to
throw the Germans out of step by ID
cessant minor attacks rom Flanders
to the Marine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

struck mine and was sinking.
The Californian was an American
vessel of 9,125 tons and was being
used as an army supply ship
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Germans Take Fleet

LONDON, July confirmation
has been received that the Russian
Black sea fleet has fallen into the
hands of the Germans, Chancellor
Bonar Law announced in the house
of commons this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
American Ship Struck Mine

WASHINGTON, July THE crew
Of the American steamship Califor-
man has been landed at a French
port the navy department announced
today.
several days ago Vice Admiral Sims
re1nrted that the Californian had
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

Admiral Schastny, former command
er of the Baltic fleet, was shot after
trial in which Trotsky was the only
witness. The admiral was accused of
counter revolutionary activities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
B. p. O. M,Ks.

Keokuk lodge No. log, meets frs
and third Thursday nights at ELS
hall, Sixth and Blondeau streets
Club rooms open daily. Visiting breth
rem cordially invited. G. Lloyd Nor
man, e. R.; Leroy J. Wolf. secretarJ
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

Puckechetuck Encampment No I
meets first and third Thursday even
ings of each month. John EisenhWh
financial scribe.
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x OF p

Morning Star lodge No. 5, meet
at Fifth and Blondeau, Z. Of P. build
ing. Tuesday at T.30. O. W. Rowe
chancellor commander; ]. A Burgess
x. OF r and S. Visiting knights fra
terpaIly invited
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

MODERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA
GIBBONS HALL.
Keokuk Camp No. 62c, meets even
Wednesday evening at 7.3o o. m. ON
latch string is out to neighbors. z
Fl. Wilson, v. c.; N. ]. Hancock. cierk
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau-]
River Bulletin

IHe IIFSf VIII ran steadily frOQ
Davenport to Keokuk for several days.
Weather Forecast.
For Keokuk and vicinity: Fair and
warmer tonight, Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
For Iowa and Missouri: Fair and
warmer tonight; Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
For Illinois: Fair tonight and Tues
day; warmer Tuesday; Wednesday
fair.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Omaha Live Stock.

OMAHA, Neb., July Cattle
Receipts, 5000 head. Market steady.
Steers, SIS. G0t618.30; cows and heif-
ers, S725614o0; stockers and feed
ers, s7.50912.50; calves, $1,000
1925; bulls and stays, $9.50612.50
Hogs-:Receipts, $500 head. Market
5 to 10c lower. Bulk, s16.15@16.25;
top, s16.35.
Sheep Receipts. 1890 head. Mar.
ket steady, easier. Yearlings, S11.o0
@13.75; lambs, s17.oG01S005 ewes
$40 .0Gm12. 90
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stockers and feeders, sS.5o013.o0;
COWS, $8.00@14,50; calves, s16.25@
1875
Sheep-Receipts, 1900 head. Mar
ket strong. Shorn lambs, $4,000
1885; ewes, $4.50@12.z5.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Local Observations.

June-July Bar. TIL err Wind w,th,r
30 8 p. m ..3005 20 NV
l, a. m ...30.14 81 w
Precipitation in last "a hours GA.
Mean temperature Both. &C; highest.
"A; lowest, IS; lowest last night, SIS.
FRED T. Cos FWISCH.
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

Elmna Chapter No. 40, O. q. :
holds its regular meeting the On
Thursday of each month, Mason
Temple, Seventh and Blondeau- MIS-
Carrie F. Hanson. w. M; Mrs. l.
Hahn, secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
Weather Conditions

Cooler weather has followed mod
crate showers from the Missouri river
to the lake region as the northern
field of high pressure advanced. and
fair weather with rising temperature
is following west of the Mississippi
valley.
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DAMASCUS comMAHpeaY NO.

Meets regularly every third Thur
day IN each month. Visiting hreth
rem cordially invited to attend. Franz
J. Venning. E. c.; Beranrd w. Ma
Ram, Rec.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

Pnckechetuck lodge No. 43, meet
every Friday evening at 500 O'Clock
Silas Brant N. G.: George w. In
megart, permanent secretary.
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Eagle lodge No. IL, holds Its req
lar meeting the first Tuesday eyenil
OF each month. Geo. Banks, W. NJ
Alvin Kraft, secretary.
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UNITED PRESS
WAR SUMMARY

CONTINUED from page H.
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INDEPENDENT ORDER OF OBJ
FELLOWS.
Keokuk lodge No. Ii, /. o. O. r,
meets regular every Monday nigh
at 7:30 o'clock. c. e. MackA
N. G.; r. NJ Pugh, Rec Sec'y. Visit
ing brothers invited to attend.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01
FRATERNAL CARDS

a MASONIC.
Wy Third floor Masonic tempt.
W. Seventh and Blondeau.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

Hardin lodge, No. %, holds its rega
lar monthly meeting the first Mon
day evening OF each month c.
Meister. w. M; Geo. Duerkop. seer
tary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-01

Gate City Chapter No. 7, r. A. I
regular meeting second Friday d
each month o. w. Young, a. P;
f. G. Stockton, secretary.
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ST. Louis Live Stock.

EAST ST. LOUIS, July Cattle
receipts 10000; market steady. Texas
receipts 800; native beef steers $115
@17.60; yearling steers and heifers,
9.50015.50; COWS, s750@13.75; stock
ers and feeders, sS.50Ql2.00; calves,
sI75612.70; cows and heifers, $500
@13.50.
Hog receipts 12,500; market $40
lower. Mixed and butchers, s16.500
1855; good to heavy, s16.65@16.75;
rough, s15.25615.50; light, $4,000
1890; pigs, s16.50@16.90; bulk, $3.50
@15.S5.
Sheep receipts 300; market steady.
Ewes, s11.00@12-00; lambs, $4,000
1900; Gamers and choppers, 5000
1000.
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DAILY RANGE OF PRICES.

CHICAGO, July l.
Open. High. Low. Close
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

The ladies of Paw Paw and vicinity
are cordially invited to call at The
Popular Hat Shop and inspect the new
line of Fall and winter Millinery
which will be on display by Saturday
Of this week. (adv)
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
THE LOAN

What would, happen in Berlin if the
fourth Liberty Loan should fail?
1t will not fail if we all do our duty.
1t will not fail if. we ask ourselves
that question.
What will happen in Berlin if the
loan fails?
There would be ringing of bells and
blowing of whistles in Berlin if the
loan failed. There would be a thrill
of revived hope in every Prussian
heart. The good news would go out
through Germany. "The Americans
are weakening behind the lines; the
dollar chasers are already sick Of
war"
Better than a battle won over the
Yanks in the Argonre would be the
failure Of the loan.
But the loan will not fail. Our
fighting men are winning. We shall
not lose the war at home. Our fight
ing men are giving themselves. We
will give all that we have to give.
This is our zero hour Go over be-
hind the bayonets. Go forward to
victory-Chicago Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
A BORN ARTIST
Is "HANDY ANDY"

If you have any little paint jobs
to do around the house-or out in the
barn-come in and consult Handy
Andy, before you decide what kind
of paints to buy and how much you'll
need to do the job.
There's quite an art in mixing
paints so as to get the best results
and still cover the most surface.
Handy Andy" will tell you how to
do it. Come in and talk it over.
And while you're here he will help
you select the right color for every
purpose. Also, don't forget our full
line of best~~quality Brushes, Var
nishes and Oils the largest assert
ment of Painters Supplies in town.
Prices are moderate for the different
grades.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
AMERICAN RED CROSS

John K. Stout, Director of Central
Division Junior Red Cross telephoned
Mrs. Harriet Burhans on Saturday
from headquarters at Chicago asking
for quilts for soldiers at Camp Gus
ter. Central Division consists of five
states and one thousand quilts were
asked for. Van Buren, responded for
ats quota of five. Hartford sending
one and Paw Paw schools furnishing
the rest, having them on the way to
the boys Tuesday evening.
Let the schools get organized be-
cause your call may be next. Any
other school that can furnish quilt
phone Mrs. Burhans at Paw Paw.
We want the goods ready, or so that
they can be made ready on short
notice, and want to know our source
of supply.
Miss Mildred Shepard of Paw Paw
as the new Secretary of the County
Junior Red Cross and Mabel Wheaton
rs the newly appointed Treasurer.
Mrs. Ruth deRocher, chairman of
Columbia, Esther Warner of Law
renee, and Marie Finley of Hartford,
Mrs. Frank Galbreath of Geneva, and
Lutte Fritz of Bloomingdale report
successful organization plans from
their respective townships. The other
chairmen are at work and viii soon
have a perfect organization.
Lets make Van Buren, county one
hundred per cent in organization and
then lets have our schools one hum
,dred per cent in efficiency both in pro-
duetion and in patriotic education.
The Junior Red Cross had booth
at the Fair showing the work they
are doing, and many people visited
1t and inspected articles placed on ex-
hibit. Fifty dollars in prizes were
offered. Hartford village schools
took first prize of $500. Miles dis
'trict, a rural school near Hartford
with Reba- Maynes as teacher, drew
second prize of $500. Berlamont
school, another rural school took the
third prize of $500. 1t was so arrang-
ed that all schools participating, drew
a share of the $4,000 that was left
and the schools above named added
to their prizes in this way and several
other Van Buren, schools which had
exhibits came in on the division of
the surplus.
Lynnford Goss, a twelve year old
boy of Mcdonald, donated thorough
bred Duroc-Jersey pig to the Hart
ford Junior Red Cross. Tickets We're
sold at twenty-five cents on Wednes-
day and Thursday at the Fair the re-
suits being $10450. Mrs. John Wilk-
inson held the lucky number and do
mated it back to the Juniors and on
sale the pig brought $500 more for
the Hartford schools. Lynnford is to
be congratulated for his gift and his
fine example Of young American
patriotism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
wANTED-THE CHICAGO EAGLE

WANTED-THE CHICAGO EAGLE
would like to hear from all persons
whose title to land in Van Buren,
county, Michigan, has been clouded in
any way by "Land Sharks" no mat
ter how influential they may be local.
ly, or through the carelessness real
or assumed, of township or other
officials in making wrong descriptions
or other methods of befuddling
records.
The Chicago Eagle
ITO West Washington Street
24t12- Chicago, I'll.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

Mrs. Anna Ellis returned Wednes-
day from several weeks visit in
and Detroit
Anna Waymire is dead Again,
her demise this time occurring Sep
TENDER 9Th, 1918, so says an elabor-
ate Memorial card brought to The
True Northerner by Anna her own
self. The "Memorial",is done in gilt
letters on the customary black enamel
led card and reads as follows:-
"In Loving Remembrance of
Anna Waymire
Died Sept. 8, 1918
Gone But Not Forgotten.
A Precious one from us has gone,
A Voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
God in his, wisdom has recalled,
The boom his love had given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
Readers of the True Northerner will
remember the circumstance several
weeks ago, of an obituary notice of
the death of Anna Waymire, and of
how the next day she appeared in the
living flesh and threw verbal bomb
into the office. This is the same
Anna, who charges that the above
Memorial is part of the scheme of her
loving? husband to make it appear to
the world that she has gone to the
land "From whence no Traveller ever
Returns" There is discrepancy in
dates however. Her first death" was
in August, and the second as stated
above. But she still lives. There is
no mistake about that.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
PERHAPS LAST WAR BONDS

Within three years after the con-
clusion of the Spanish-American war
United States government bonds bear
ing four per cent interest sold in the
open market at 1882. Today the
American Expeditionary Forces and
their Allies are on the march to Ber-
lin. Even so conservative a recogniz-
ed war critic as Frank H. Simonds
proclaimed on Wednesday that "from
the North Sea to the banks of the
Moselle the final advance is going or"
Liberty Bonds are likewise advancing
day by day-advancing in value.
With peace, will come market price
for our government issues that will
make the holders of Liberty Bonds
shout for joy.
The fourth Liberty Loan is daily
taking on more and more the SEM
blance of a victory loan. With the
Hindenburg line crumbling, the Ger
manic allies breaking, the Hun morale
shattered and the spirit and morale
of our fighting forces difficult to hold
within bounds, this may be the final
bond issue of the war. Buy these
bonds while the opportunity is here.
Buy before the opportunity for so
wonderful an investment is lost.
Let us not forget either, that Cha
teauThierry was wiped out Of the
path of our march to Berlin by the
Liberty Bonds of previous issues. 1t
was Liberty bonds that made it pos
sible for our marines to become the
envy of the fighting forces of all
nations. 1t was Liberty bonds that
sent the stars and stripes over the top
towards Potsdam. 1t was Liberty
bonds that built the bridge of ships
over which two millions of demo-
cracy's crusaders passed to victory.
If we would finish the march, if we
would help the boys carry on. If we
would put a quick finish 70 the job
that we have already so effectively
entered upon, we must buy mare, and
more and more BOMBS. Victory is
ours as surely as the sun sets today.
Let t be a victory made r,ore
inne date by an over-subscription to
the fourth, and perhaps the last,
Liberty Loan
Detroit Saturday Night.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
Hardware Talks
- FROM THE -
Waters Hardware Store

that gentleman was making an
address in which he was trying to
impress upon his hearers the fact that
they would get more satisfaction out
of life if they looked upon the bright
side of things.
Laugh whenever the chance comes"
he said. "Why, my dear friends,
there is humor all about US. There
are funny things before us all the
time"
$50 l see," said an attentive fellow
on the front seat.
But all joking aside, Cheerfulness
is a wonderful spirit and its one of
the things that has made this store
and its service so successful.
Come in any time you are out of
sorts with yourself and we will share
with you the cheerfulness we bring
in with us every morning. We will
reflect it to you through cheerful SER
vice.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
Jerusalem Lnamper.

Jerusalem chamber is the historic
name Of an apartment in Westminster
abbey which once was adorned with
tapestries or picturas of the history OF
Jerusalem. March 90 1419, while pray
ing In Westminster abbey, Henry Nv
was seized with a falnting fit and was
carried to the Jerusalem chamber
where he died.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
THINGS TO MAKE

Place a small quantity of white
vaseline on wooden board and work
the paint brushes in it thoroughly.
Then place them in turpentine up to
the top of the bristles and your
brushes will always be good and
pliable for the next time you need
them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

FOR SALE-A few choice pure bred
Rhode Island Red Pullets and Cocker
els. Full grown. $500 each.
Enquire at The True Northerner Office
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Amelia c. Englehard by AdmrX. to
r. II. Fuller ct al. Pei Sec. 18, Paw
Paw-$1.00
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

FOR SALE-Stove Wood.
Enquire of w. II. Baugher,
Phone ID +. IA. Route 1, Paw Paw,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

FOR SALEAFour Cows, Holstein
and Durham. Fresh about January
first.
37t2. b. G.. Davis
p M. West and M. North of Lawton
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

FOR SALE-Easy terms. House and
two lots, good location, electric
lights, city water. Might exchange.
35tf S. o. Kenyon
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CLASSIFIED
Five lines or less Csc All over that
amount, sc per line extras

NOTICE Protect your family and
yourself with one of our new
Savings Account" policies written
by the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety Of the United States.
w. r. Sellick, Resident Agent
27tf. Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

New creations in Fall and Winter
Millinery selected in the city this
week will be here for your inspection
and approval Saturday. Sanger and
Gardner, Popular Hat Shop (adv)
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-10-11

FOR SALE-Three Horses at the
Arley Lyle farm. south of Three
Mile Lake.
29tf. T. p. Whiteford.
The sun., 1918-10-06

were brought across the Atlantic on
French and italian ships.
To insure the safety Of this enormous
force has entailed a tremendous amount
Of work for the allied fleet The British
navy has done 10 per cent of the con-
voying. the American feet 81 per cent.
and the French fleet 3 per cent.
In September SIl,2ls American troops.
1000 United States bluetackets and
5000 Canadian troops were brought
across the Atlantic. American vessels
brought 1854, or 80 per cent. OF the
total OF American troops. British and
British controlled ships were responsible
for 81 per cent, or 176.72l. while
French vessels transported 1881, or 4
per cent. of the total.
or the 311,21s American troops reach
ing Europe in September 153.246 landed
In France. The remainder came to Eng
land.
July was a big month with $4,000 ar
rivals, but September runs It a very
close second and actually overtops II
when the Canadians and the American
bluejackets are taken into account The
largest single convoy reaching France
from the United States last month mum
| bered 31.10s. and the largest September
convoy reaching British shores mum
| bered 2s.S73.
The figures help to emphasize what II
being realized more fully here. ant
doubtlessly In Germany also. the enor
nous contribution America Is making Il
| the common cause of the Allies The!
also bring out the strength OF the British
| naval arm and the failure of the Ger
man submarines to prevent the arriva
OF an American army.