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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
LAST INCREMENT TO
GO TO OCLETHORPE
w. Va. Draft Men Assigned To
Camp GreenIeaf.

Charleston, Feb 1.-THE last in
crement of the first quota OF draft
ed men from West Virginia will be
sent to Camp Greenleaf at Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga, during the fve-day per.
period beginning March 4, 1t was an
nounced "Wednesday by Captain
Breckenridge Jones, of the state mi
litary department. 1t had been
planned to send the men to Camp
Meade, Md, during the FIVE day per
iod beginning February g.
The instructions making the change
were received by telephone from
Washington just as the schedules for
entraining the men for Camp Meade
We're being made out at the office OF
Captain jones for transmission to
several local boards
The change was found necessary,
IL was explained because Camp
Meade has been filled up in the last
few days by delinquent increments
from Pennsylvania. The train SEIZED
uIes for transportation or the West
Virginia men to Camp Greenleaf
will be announced within few days,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
PEACE MOVE BY AUSTRIA IS ANTICIPATED
Great Pressure Upon Vienna
To Take Up Peace Proposals

Hungarian units. released from the
eastern front, be sent TO reinforce
the German lines in the west The
influence Of the neutral countries,
especially Switzerland and Spain. is
now being exerted upon Austria to
take advantage Of the opening afford
ca by President Wilson's latest al.
dress Then In addition. there Is the
powerful Vatican influence, always
on the side OF peace. and which
reaches direct to the very innermost
recesses Of the Austrian court
Nothing Expected OF Berlin
1t IL because Of these facts Chat
Count Won Hertling, the German chan
cellor, has decided to reply to Pres.
ident Wilson's speech before the
Teichstag on next Tuesday, diplomats
say. But, UP 10 the present there is
not the slightest indication Of the po.
sition the German chancellor will
take, and officials and diplomats who
are following the situation with the
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
TO THE PUBLIC

VIE note that we are suffer
ing. in measure. a semi-boy
colt at the hands of some Of our
customers because we have in
Sisted upon strictly enforcing
the Fool Administration order
regarding the purchase Of a
pound Of wheat -four substitu
ties far every pound OF wheat
flour bought.
The strict obedience to the
order is inevitable on the part
Of a grocer. either voluntarily
or by force. 1t Is hardly fair
either to boycott "a merchant
who is obeying the law or to
encourage another merchant
in disobedience.
There is a patriotic part for
the customer to play as well as
the merchant in carrying out
the wheat conservation order.
We expect-as a patriotic duty
-to obey this order--and all
others promulgated by the
United States Food Admins
tration in it's effort 10 win this
warm every detail, and we
believe we are In the right
when we ask an appreciation Of
our position BY all customers
lip 1t r a. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
Mr.. JAMES MARTIN
Is NOW I'M FRANCE

Mrs Mlargaress Matthew's. OF sol
North Queen street, received word
from her son, Mr., James Martin, an.
nouncing his, safe arrival in France,
He is a member Of the aviation
corps, having enlisted in Washington
about a year ago. Mr. Martin sery-
ed four years in the Marines, Prey
ious to that time he was employed ia
the boarding rooms Of the Interwo.
ven Mill. He sailed from New York
on the q $. Wyoming and thinks
France beautiful country.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
SAYS MEAT FAMINE
IS NOW Threatened
(sy international News service)

(By international News Service)
Washington, Feb 14America
faces meat famine today This
statement was made today before the
senate agriculture committee by A.
Sykes, president Of the Corn Belt
Meat Producers Association. Meat
producers are going out Of business,
Sykes said. because they are suffer
ing great losses due to low prices
and poor transportation. Only patri-
otism keeps them in business, Sykes
said He pointed out that there is
crly#an average production Of live
stock, while there is an abnormal
consumption.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
Food Officials
TO Urge Farmers
70 Make Repairs

by international News Service)
Washington. Feb II Endorsement
OF the move to set aside March 10
March 9 as farm-implement inspec-
tion and repair week was announced
by the federal food administration
today. During this week an effort
viii be made to have every farmer
In the nation inspect his machinery
and place his order for repairs and
extra parts. Scarcity Of steel parts
and freight congestion are urged as
reasons for the necessity OF placing
early orders.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
SO MEN EXAMINED
BY EXEMPTION BOARD

Fifty registrants coming within
tee provisions OF class one of the Sc
lect.ye army were called before the
local county exemption board today
for physical examination -25 report
ing at o'clock this morning and 25
at 2 o'clock this afternoon
The examination was held behind
Closed doors, and no one was permit
ted to enter the court room except
the members Of the board, their as
ssstants, and others whose business
required it. No report on the exam.
ination could be secured today
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
TO THE PATRONS or THE
POTOMAC LIGHT & POWER
COMPANY

VIE sincerely regret the forced
shutdown Of last night and feel that
an explanation is due our patrons. 1t
was caused by the high waters in the
Tuscarora creek. combined with the
accumulated debris Of the streets,
which was washed by melting snow
and ice into the creeks and from there
into the condcnsers at our steam
plant, necessitating the afore-men.
toned shutdown for cleaning. This
combined by the high waters Of the
river caused the entire system to
shut down.
PoToMAs LIGHT & POWER co.
1p 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
HODGE ST. JUNIORS
ARE VERY THANKFUL

The teachers and pupils of Hooge
Street School wish TO thank the gen
eral public, the city press and each
and every one who in any way aided
to make their Junior Red Cross ben
eft a success. They realized a nice
little sum which win place the school
in position to become an auxiliary
TO the Senior Red Cross organization.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
Dad Is All Right
Say The Vest la.
Boys Dozen South

The boys In the West Virginia reg.
iments AZ Camp Shelby, Miss. prob
ably in line with policy Of devoting
one week to remembering the folks
back home. have telegraphed the
following 10 their fathers:
ITO cur Dads In West Virginia.
you are foremost in our minds
this week, We Wish you all hsppi-
MSS We kzaow you are with us
Sons Or West Virginia
"Camp Shelby, Miss"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
THIRD BROTHER TO
MEET VIOLENT DEATH

Tairmont, FEB. l4.-sWith stout
rope tide around his neck, the ether
end tied to the limb Of a tree, the
body Of Loman Tucker. aged 3S, a
carpenter. was found early Wednes-
dry morning near Kingmont. In the
last two years two brothers OF Tuck
er had met tragic deaths, one, Leo
Tucker. having been struck by a
train near this city, and the other,
Thomas Tucker, having been muir
iered In the state Of Montana.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

From Britain Is
Dead In Canada
icy International News service)

by International News Service)
Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 1.-THE body
OF Sir Cecil spring-Rice, former
British ambassador to the United
States, who died here early today,
probably will be shipped 10 England
for burial, on Il British warship, it
was learned here today Sir Cecil
died suddenly at the government
house at / o'clock this morning.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
BIG DEFICIENCY BILL
REPORTED TO HOUSE
10y international News service.)

t5y international News service.)
Washington, Feb. little largest
urgent deficiency bill ever presented
to an American congress was intro
duce5 in the house this afternoon by
Chairman Shirley, of the house APP
preparations committee. 1t carries
appropriations toaaling $i1O722Oe
Os246. One OF the most importanl
appropriations is one carrying S.,
10000 for the construction CT new
buildings to house government de-
partments in Washington
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
GERMANS SENDING
TROOPS TO ITALY
TO AID AUSTR|ANS
While Austrians Will Go to the
Western Front.
ONLY ARTILLERY ACTION
ON THE CAMBRIA FRONT
Losses of British Ships From
Submarines Greater the Past
Week Than For Previous
Week, It is Stated.

(By international News service.)

Toy thkeTHdICHat NEWS ScFvCe.l
Geneva, Swift, Feb 14-Germany
has sent strong achievements to
the Italian front, according to infor-
nation roaching here today from the
frontier These troops previously had
bcen used on the Russian front. II
is assumed that Germany and Aus
tria have entered into some sort OF
agreement by which German aid
would be given against Italy in re
turn for the use of Austro-Hungarian
soldiers on the western front
Adyices from Paris quote military
exports as estimating that Germany
now has about 100000 men on the
western front
5ig Guns Active.
London, Feb. 14-Only artillery
duels ON the front northand south Of
Cambria were reported by the Brit.
ish war office today. The German
guns were especially active around
Epehy and Bullecourt.
shipping Losses increase.
London, Feb 1.-The British
shipping losses from German subma.
rines during the past week showed
an increase over those of the pre-.
ceding week. Thirteen vessels Of
more than 1i600 tons and SIX OF
smaller size were sent down. as aga.
inst total OF is in the previous Sc
ven days.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
HAD NO SCHOOL.

There was no session OF John
Street School this morning. The
school is heated BY means Of d hot
air system operated by electric fans.
When the power went off these fang
could not be operated
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
PLANS NEW HOME

Mr.. Charles E. Thompson, the well
known shoe merchant Of North Queen
street. is considering plans for a
beautiful home to be erected on the
site Of his present residence, South
Queen street However, should he
build it viii not be until some time
next year
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
FOR SALE

The residence property OF Mrs. S.
G. SpiIlman, deceased, located at 221
w. King st. Lot S5 feet front, 202
feet depth. Steam heat and other
conyeniences For further particulars
SEQ
as lp II w. H. S, and f. r. Spillman
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
WANTED TO RENT

want 6 or room house with bath
for possession April /. Rent guaran-
teed Apply at once John f. Sprinkle,
So1 Porter Ave Bell Phone s9s.R.
? IA 1p II pd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

The recently elected board Of di-
rectors will meet tonight al s O'Clock
at the Y. M G. A. for the purpose Of
organizing. Considerable important
business is to be transacted and Of
fcers will be elected Consequently
II is hoped every one will be present.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
ROOSEVELT RESTING
EASY THIS MORNING
(By International News servlce)

(By international News servlce)
New York. Feb. 1d.-Colonel Theo.
dore Roosevelt Is showing continued
Improvement, according TO his phys
icians, at Roosevelt hospital today,
He spent comfortable night and
WAS resting easy this morning.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
NEwLyWEDs RETURN.

1t D. T. Williams. M. D., and
bride, formerly Miss Maude NJ.
Brantner, who have been away on
their wedding trip, returned and are
stopping WITH Mrs Williams par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Brant-
ner, Boyd avenue.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
ARGUMENT TOMORROW
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
Counsel Will Conclude In Lin
damood Damage Suit.

Contrary to expectations, no SEES
sion Of the Circuit Court was held
today BY Judge Woods. and the mat
tiers that were to come before him
were postponed until tomorrow. 1t
was expected that the arguments
would be concluded in chambers on
the motion for new trial in the Lin
damood damage suit, but these were
deferred
Judge Woods yesterday entered the
fol. wing chancery DEGREES:
III the suit Of L. c. Hoffman, com
mistee, against W. G. Locke, the
court ordered the distribution of
.s5sl 40 in the hands Of the commit
tee
The divorce suit Of Frank Emory
against his wife, Mrs. Myrtle EN-
ory. was referred to commissioner
to take testimony
In the suit Of Lucy A. Harris, adj
1ninistratrix Of Alexander d, Harris,
against Robert Harris and others,
the case was referred to 4 commits
sioner to ascertain personal estate
and debts, audit accounts, etc.
Partial Divorce Granted.
A partial divorce was granted to
&. u Mentzer from his wife, Mrs
Agnes M. Mentzer
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

"Wednesday afternoon the paved
streets were washed and most Of the
accumulation Of Ice and snow re-
moved.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
TRANSFERS WORK.

Mr.. J, Harlan Griffith. for several
years associated with the Merchants
and Farmers Bank. resigned and has
accepted a position as boolkeeper
with the Old National Bank.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
DANCE COMREY'S HALL

Saturday night. Admission IS centa.
2 IA Up 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
SUSPECT SHOT IN n. Y.
BY SOLDIER GUARD
lRy International News SERVICES

Wy FftcffIatTU'EdI TFtWs ocfF'VcJ
New York, Feb. 14-After they
had refused to obey an order TO halt
one of two men caught within the
barred waterfront zone early today
was shot and seriously wounded by a
United States soldier, The injured
man gave his name as Kascan Hag-
an. He told the authorities today
that the man with him was his
brother The latter was arrested
Both Of the men denied they were
enemy agents.
------------- T----------------
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher are in
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
REWARD OFFERED.

For information leading to arrest
Of persons stealing bottles OF milk
from porches
IA Up 81 r. D SEIBERT
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
REDUCED PRICES ON SHOES.

For this week we are offering spe
cial inducements on Boys and Men'l
Shoes.
THE HUB, 14t N. Queen St.
2 IA lip 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
DON'T PUT IT OFF.

1S4S members of the Xmas Saving
Club We have some cards left,
You may join now.
BANK OF MARTINSBURG.
4 81 Up If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

THE LEADER now showing the
greatest line OF ChiIdren's Dresses
ever gathered together in the most
beautiful styles possible lip 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
Big Valentines dance at
the Armory Thursday. 2t1p
ALL WINTER GOODS MUST GO,

Sweaters. Overcoats, corduroy
pants, underwear, flannel shirts at
your own price here this week
THE HUB, t41 N. Queen St.
. IA In 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

Why don't you bring your pail to
A. r. BENTz's and get some 81 that
old time New Orleans Molasses. IT.
only 25c quart. ID lip u
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

Sale and display of the newest
Childrens Dresses in the most clever
styles, at THE LEADER. 1p 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

Sale of Childrens New Spring
Dresses at 9Se upwards
lip THE LEADER, Louis Lipisic.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
People Urging Peace

The pressure is MANIFOLD. The
austrian people themselves are usg-
ing peace, In order to keep the EN-.
pire intact Hungary is seething with
revolutionary sentiment. increased
because Of the domineeriag attitude
OF Germany, and her demands that
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
(By International News service)

(By international News Service)
Washington, Feb. 14.--lntensive
pressure from within and without is
being brought to compel Austria
Hungary to negotiate peace The
situation within the dual empire Is
such, officials here said today, that a
positive step toward that end Will
cause no surprise in the near future.
Confidential official advices reaching
here today from Swiss sources CON
firm this view. Officials refuse point
blank to discuss these dispatches,
even going so far as 10 deny knowl-
edge Of them However, II is known
TACT that such word has reached
here and now is In possession OF the
president and Secretary Lansing.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher are in
washington to hear BILLY" Sunday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Friday; NOT much
change in temperature.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-14

Continued on Page SKI
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
.CONSERvATORS ARE'
NAMEDF0R WEALTHY.
STREAT0R WOMAN.
HUSBAND AND BROTHER ARE
GIVEN CUSTODY OF MRS.
CHRISTINA MESSERSMITH'S
$685. ESTATE.

TWO conservators were appoint ed
this morning by Judge Gregg in the
probate court, to- take over the $10S,-
0C0 estate of Mrs. Christina Messer-
smith, wealth. Streator resident, who
is now patient at the Bellevue san.
itarium Geneva, Ill Fred Messer-
smith, husband of the unfortunate
woman, and her brother, Carl Junker,
We're commissioned to take over the
property and serve as its custodians
after they had filed bond in the sum
Of $4,000.
That someone was needed to take
charge of her holdings became ap
parent when Mrs Messersmth be-
gan TO SHOW strong tendencies to
ward melancholia As a last resort
her relatives decided to ask for con
servatorship proceedings to safe
guard her interests in 1872 acres OF
valuable Livingston county land, and
a large amount of personal property
The petition was sworn TO by the
husband and brother. There was no
doubt but that Mrs Messersmith was
in dire need of treatment for her
weakened mental condition. She had
become taciturn and morose under
her altliction and when Doctors A
c. Purcell and Roy Sexton pronounc-
ed her mentally incapable of handl
ing her own property the prayer of
the petition was granted The doc
tors described her malady as "acute
melancholia'
The Messersmiths reside at 81 La
Sale street in Streator, where they
hold an important position in socia
and religious lite of the city. There
was no contest offered against H.
proceedings and after Judge Greg
had heard all the evidence he appoint
ed the husband and brother to takt
over the real estate and persona
property ana manage il during the iii
ness of Mrs. Messersmith
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
MISS IRENE HUDSON
AND FINN SKRIDSHAl
MARRIED JULY 27TH

Miss Irene Hudson. daughter OF
Mrs. Carrie Hudson OF l449 Ottawa
avenue, and Finn b. Shridshal, for.
mer general manager of the Ghent
Motor Co, were quietly married on
july 9th, by Judge WeIch, at the
Baltimore Motel Kansas City, Mo
News of the ceremony was kept a
secret until this afternoon when an
announcement was made by the bride
Mrs, Shridshal is a graduate of the
Ottawa high school, and during the
past year has been employed in the
Office of the Chem Motor Co The
groom is the assistant superintendent
Of the Rahe Auto School in Kansas
City, kas. He left Ottawa with one
of the last increments Of selected
men.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
BEEF SITUATION
IS. IMPROVED
COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS RE.
LAKES RULES GOVERNING THE
USE OF MEAT IN pROCLAMA.
TioN ISSUED TODAY.

Improvement in the beef situation
has resulted in the food administra-
tion lifting the existing restrictions
Immediately, rather than in Septem
, her, as originally contemplated, The
administration, however. recommends
that the public confine itself to the
| lighter grades of beef conserving the
heavier for the soldiers and allies.
County Administrator w. p. Stev-
ems. of La Sale, today made public
/ the following statement, embodying
The new order:
Careful analysis of the beef stu.
alton in the United States and abroad
shows the desirability Of lifting pres
ent consumption restrictions immedi
ately, rather than in September as
originally contemplated Therefore.
present restrictions of serving beef in
public eating places at only one meal
4 CdAu udN dtlt pt'0NiL 'bluhttAS pib
gram OF h0useho!ders purchasing
pound and one half bone beef and
pound and one-quarter clear beef
should be discontinued; but 1t is
highly desirable that the American
public consume medium and lighter
grades of cattle, thus conserving the
heavier animals for our own armed
forces and those Of the Allies.
Extreme drouth in the southwest
and other parts of the country is en-
dangering light weight beef to market
thus causing unexpected surplus of
light cuts. All heavy beef is for the
present needed for war export The
Food Administration requests retail
meat markets to handle cattle which
= dress not over four hundred seventy
! five pounds and urges public eating
places and public in general to create
demand for light weight cuts The
general policy Of conservation Of ar
meat is still encouraged as meas
= IRE to safeguard the future"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
BEES STUNG BY
HOT WEATHER

Ottawa weather during the past
week has been SO hot even the honey
bees could not survive it. Ed Weld
neichi, who has the honey farm near
Buffalo Rock has lost great many
valuable bees. During the intense
heat the wax in the honey comb be
came so soft 1t melted and ran over
The bees, causing them to drown in
the Hood of honey and wax.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
FISHERMAN S LUCK
MISSES DR.. wendell

The Ottawa men who are making
ny the fishing party at Lac du Flam
beau, Wis, are meeting with great
success, and are having very fine
vacation This morning large box
Of fine FISH packed IN ice arrived in
Ottawa from DR., 7, G Wendell o
member of the party Il is alleged
the Ash were caught by The doctor
He sent them to Ottawa to several of
his friends
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
MAN HUNTER is
SOLD TO WRGINIAN

William Jackson late yesterday af.
ternoon shipped one Of his seven
month old blood hound pups to James
Won Dssen in Wheaton, w. Va, The
pup was born in Ottawa and will be
used by the new owner for trailing
criminals.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15
Gets Attachment.
OTTAWA WITHOUT
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR

Ottawa is without a food admins.
TRAITOR, and has been without one for
the past two weeks, since the resig-
nation of Food Administrator Edward
Curtis. 1t is expected a new admin.
istrator will be appointed by the gov
ernment almost any day and will
take over the duties Immediately.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-15

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!
AMERICAN TROOPS
AT VLADIVOSTOK

Washington, Aug 15.--Americar
troops, II was officially learned here
today, have been landed at Vlad.
vostok, the essternmost large port
Of the Russian empire. No particu.
lars were obtainable as to what
units were sent to the Pacific sea
port,