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The Press., 1918-05-09
Out of No Man s Land
 By HARRY IRVING GREENE

Father;
 This wonderful letter that | am writ ing you-a miracle letter was hurt. badly. but ] am going to get well It happened like this-you know am net allowed to name place or date.
 No Mans Land! We were raiding it by night, three of us--scouling, prOwling. It was as dark as the dun. GeOns of inferno. but often they sent up signal shells--rOseate, bursting things that ba athed all that evil land in a bleod-red light. When their glare nared over us we had to stand as we wore caught hand or foot uprasetl-~ m0veless objects iD the red glow until the light snuffed out and all was dark once more. s-.. ..a~ezs. We reached the German entangIe- ments and began cutting them with eur oiled clippers We were careful, very careful, but we were not careful enough. They heard uS Over came two bombs.
 The three of us went down in a row, Jack and Tom never knew wha, hit them was hurt too badly to he able to get up. -.
 I lay there--all night--Sroaning- calling fer help. Twenty feet away I could hear the boches In their trench laughing at me, cursing me.
 MorningI My last. 1 could endure it 10 more. Fl was dylng-bleedng. I said my last prayer. . ..: And theni
 Since the dawn of time do nOI he- lieve the world has seen more giOri. GUS thing. From the hin tops our ar tilleTy laid down hOx hsrragc fire and under it, heads raised like em- perors and shoulders squared, came six men, stretcher bearers. As though they had been on parade they came forth in broad daylight into the very teeth of the enemy and picked uR what was left of Jack, Tom and me.
 As though we had been their own brothers they bore us back, swiftly, gently. Then do you know what those Huns did? Opened fire on uS--lhe dead, Ihe bearers of the dead and a man who lay quiveYing at the threshold of death,
 Two of the six bearers went down. The other four brought them hack along with what was left of lack Tom and me.
 And when l aWoke in the hospital after the operation. deathIy strk but back from the nightmareIand snd with the sunlight upon me, whom do you think ] saw bending over me, The red cross upon her sleeve, hahhIiug, laughing, crying. kissing me?
 JANE!
 And had never known that she had come over! Had never got her Ietrer
 And we are here together and 1 am going to get well An hour ago she held out her hand, and upnn one finger was still inc little ring l gave het be- fore 1 left am going to have 8 stone set in i--yOu know what that means. Though somewhat ,dis6gured am still iD the ring.
 And so Is Jan& JlN
The Press., 1918-05-09
DYNAMIC RED CROSS MONEY By FRANKLIN. K. LANE.
 Secretary Of the Interior.
.UT of the $lOO, GOO. GOO given last June by the A American people. to the Red Cross, nearly
Bv FRANKLIN. K. LANE.


 N American people to the Red Cross nearly
 one half (S45 GOO, OOO) has gone to help the refugees the orphaned children, the repatriates and wounded of the French, Belgian, Italian, Serbian. Roumanlan and other peoples.
 The Red Cross has spent more than $3O, ,OOO, OOOin France alone in the establishment of canteens for the poilus the reconstruction of devasted dis tricts the care of homeless children, the housing of refugees. the sending of food, clothes and supplies to the sorely burdened civilian population. More than $2 GOO GOO has been spent in fighting tubercu. loSis one of the worst of war yproductS ST l49, GOO has been expended for the shelter of orphans 2 7O9 736 has been appropriated for the reconstruc tion of villages and general relief work in the dew asted areas
 In Italy great work of relief was organized after the Austro German drive of last all and the thousands of refugees that came pouring over the Pc and the Pave aided by a business-like and far reaching supply and canteen service, improvsed out of the existing organization More than $3 GOO, GOO was thus spent for Italy. .=
 American funds will soon make the plain of Monastr fertile once more through the importation of seeds and agricultural implements. In this section of Serbia more than fifty thousand refugees have been on the verge of starvation for nearly two years
 It should be source of daily pride to every American that our own Red Cross is adding new gIories to the American Name in the Mother Continent Our full support is essential if its pres ent mighty work of suecor and human brotherhood is to be continued on an ever increasing scale.
The Press., 1918-05-09
Formation and Color,

The. iridescenee of naere. pr motheF- .0f-pearl,' is a matter of form and not actual. color. mz;fa&tf all ''changeable'' coEors are more or less the result Of form even where theresi is augmentation beneath, such ps In certain ribbed silks. When sunlight bears directly upon finely ribbed metal, as a file, there Is fhe same play of colOrs,
 In the case of mOther-0f-peari an in: teresting experiment. has been made, An impression of the pearl was talk en upon pure white wax. It was then found that the apparently smooth sur face of the pearl had still sufficient irregularities to impress upon the wax a surface that resulted in similar color manifestatiOns,-Edmin Tarrisse.
The Press., 1918-05-09
Electric Rain Producer.

The directOr of the radio telegraph department of the commonwealth Of Australia has invented an electrical de- vice for increasing the rainfall, and thus far his experiments have been remarkably successful. He filed dam i'm the. desert country with 18.SO0, ,OO6 gallons in three months. A long time and not much water, if is true, but still remarkable in region of very low rainfall. His device is q huge lSits supplied with electricity. These kites are let up on galvanized flexible wire and they go to an altitude of betweea 1000 and G,000 feet. The negative cur, rent Is taken from the earth by means Of q terminal which Is well grounded; -Argopaut.
The Press., 1918-05-09
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1918.
a sn . rear ln adranee. When not paid in

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 Resolutions, obituaries or cards oi thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing. endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to It's suoserlo- CTS until definite order to discontinue Is re- eelved and all arrears are paid in full
 We are always glad Go have ns1oS items sent i'm. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning, or earlier, II possible. Itis often nee- essary to abridge items that are received aiter Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at a.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket Wl1nou' attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy ,t ofsee by Wednesday at 10 a. m otherwise e cannot guarantee change.
The Press., 1918-05-09

the auspices of the State Council of Defense. Mrs. E. ". Haywood of Hartford will address the meeting. All ladies interested are welcome to attend. There will be a basket lunch.
 The following item may be of in- terest to a number of the older in- habitants of Wilmington: Julius Maine, a former resident of the town, has sent another check for $100 for the care and improvement of the cemetery. There are also other donations which he has given, the interests on which are to go to the permanent care of the cemetery.
The Press., 1918-05-09
Wheat in Holland County.

Following up the census returns means 5000 bushel of wheat for Holland county. The Farm Bureau has wound up it's sale of spring wheat with A total of 142 bushels. This wheat was bought for farmers all over the county from the government supply located at Buffalo, N. Y. From the farm census blanks which were sent i'm the Farm Bureau office assistants took off list of all of those who had signifed an intention of planting spring wheat and notified them that the Bureau was prepared to supply the demand at S2 G5 per bushel f O b. Buffalo The amount sold was distributed among the different towns of the county as follows. w. Wilmington heads the list with fifty bushel, although part of this probably should be credited to Holland; Bolton comes next with 10, Union n, Hebron 12, Vernon l2. Audover 12. Stafford S, Ellington s. Coventry I Mansfield ,, Somers | Besides these sales made directly by the Farm Bureau they have suggested other sources of supply anu from actual knowledge know that enouoh wheat has been sold in the county SO that there should be up wards of 5000 bushels of wheat raised here during the coming season if there is anything like a normal yield.
The Press., 1918-05-09
Save Wheat.

Wheat saving is. America 6 most vital food problem. The United States Food administration, in view of the critical shortage, asks every oitizen to observe the following amended rules; Make every day and every meal "wbeatless'' meal
 Eat no food of any kind containing wheat or wheat products unless absolutely necessary. Substitute fresh and cured meats of all kinds, potatoes, fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products and other cereals, suoh as corn and rice. The meatless" and "porkless"
The Press., 1918-05-09
Reoret Interference With Nature,

Australia is regretting the laws passed some years ago ordering the slaughter of hawks, owls, carr1On crows OF other birds that prey on young animals and birds, says Syd- ney dispatch to the Cleveland Press.
 These have now been almost wiped out; with the result, as described by recent writer that decaying bodies, numerous on sheep farms, have been left t6 be demolished by the larvae of blowfiIes, which have now increased to such an appalling extent as to threaten the sheep on the runs With destruction, the animals becoming "fyblown" and eaten up alive by this dangerous pest.
The Press., 1918-05-09
A seapeaoat..

aIp some respects ] find 1t ap ad- vantage to have stupid seYvant iR the house." remarked Mir DQbwaits,
 "Why do you say that?"
 Mrs. Dubwaite is kept in such state of mind by the blunders of the servant she forgets to call attention with her usnal frequency to my Own shortcomings"
The Press., 1918-05-09
days have been suspeude,l. I'll

days have been suspendetl. There are now no restrictions on the consumption sof any particular foods except wheat. The government urges, however, that no food of any kind he wasted. With out sufficient wheat to feed our armies and those of the allies we cannot hore for victory.
The Press., 1918-05-09

Ara Court of Probate holden at stat- H ford within and for the Distr1ct ot staHoru' on the 18th day of February. lelS
 present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 m motion of Willis H. Reed, administrator, with the will annexed, on the tes.ate esLa'e a ot Sarah A. Moore, late or OniVh' "AVnin S"A1 ~AS tTict, deceased. ,,or.,,s ro all lowed and limited for the creotoIs oi sao @ t S sSdTninIstrator, and directs that public notice pc 0tvsn of this order, by advertising the same Once in some newspaper navlne clIVSinSlOn Vt M In Thc nul1ifc Sign. post in said town or union, nFsarest inc place where the deceased last dwelt.
 ceF''lHHe6 HSS'A MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1918-05-09
TAXES,

Notice is hereby given that 9 town tex of 20 mills on @ dollar has been laid on list of iRit, May, 1918 I hereby give notice that will be at the Town Hall, Union. Monday, May 6Jh and 3OCh. from one o'clock until D. m.. for the puT- pose Of receiving said taxes, and ! VIII receive the personal tax at the same time. All taxes remaining unpaid until June ist, 1918, will Do subject to interest at he rate Of per cent. per annum and all lawful charges.
 JOHN KlZNEB, collector Union, conn March 2Sth, 1918.
The Press., 1918-05-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue Of on execution issued by William II. Heald, Judge Of the Borough ouTt Of stat- ford Springs, dated May 6, 1913. directing me to Woodhame of the town Of Wilmington, Tolland County, Conn to fatiafy a judgment rendered by said court In favor Of Anton liak against said Charles Woodhame, which iudgmt nt iH dated May s, 1918, I will sell. at public auction at the Dalevtlle store, 30 called, in the town Of VI Ellington, on the 28d day 0f May, 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon the following property co wit: The stock Of groceries, including nOurl tea, coffee, sugar, crackers, cookien, canned goods, confectionery, tobacco, soap, tRrn, lamp chimneyB, located in said Daleville store.
 VIM o. ELDRhDQR, Deputy sherin,
 Dated at Wilmington, May Q. i9iG 9w0
The Press., 1918-05-09
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
Borough of Stafford Springs.

dVFUWkH " WNWIFVEN sF1 IWkN'
 All peTsons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of stafford springs on list of 1917, and the street sprinkling assessments, are hereby notined that am ready to receive the same All taHea arc due May 1st, and on all taxes not i'd by June lst interest at per cent. per annum will surely be charged, together with legal fees for collect. ing For the purpose Of receiving the same will be at the Hanley Shoe store every Thurpday from May lBt to June ist, 1918. from a. m. % D. m. PATRICK ]. MURRAY, collector,
 Stafford Springs, Conn, April 24, 1918
The Press., 1918-05-09
Touah for the nabv.

In one of the Cleveland schools the girls use 2 live baby ip learning how to bathe an infant. It may De go99 for the gtrla, but We can't help fseE- iAg a htaIO sorry fer the oAtlas
The Press., 1918-05-09
AT. Court of Probate holden at staf

Ara Court of Probate holden at Stat- "A yor1 within and for the District of Staford, dr inc sth day of May, A. D. 1918.
 Present., ROBERT H. Flsk. Jldge grao,,or nm
 6n motion of Chas x. HarWood. execqIoI on tho tcSfafe estate of Emma J. Walker, late of sts1Hord, within said district, deceased .o o,
 Thia court doth decree that six months pe a ,oad ana limited for the creditors of said estRte to exhinit their claims against the same to the sxeoutor. and directs that the public notice nnce in some newspaper having circulation ln saiG Distrfct, and by posting 2 copy on the public sign post in sai6 SoMn oi Ssst
 cet1llfeu i'O''' MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1918-05-09
ENGRAVED CARDS furnished at The fLPress ofice-5o cards and script plate soc.

Ara Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford. within and for the district of Stanord, 0n the 2d day of January, A. D. 1918.
 Present, ROBERr ' H. FISK, Juoge. ~ .,,0
 on motion of Holmes Vinton, executor on the testate estate of Clara M. Webster, late of Staf- ford. within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months De ale lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to% exhibit their claims against the same to inc executoT, and directs that pubic notice onGs in some newspaper having circulation m said district, and by posting copy thereon on the public sgnpost in said town ,sss eat the place where the deceased last dWel6
 CefUFlN0N tAS''- MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1918-05-09
OF STA FFoRD ss pro.

nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro. AI bate Court, May 8, 1918
 Estate Of oliver Cote, late of stafford, in said district, deceased
 Upon the application Of the administrator, praying that disintcrcs cd person bo appoint ed to sell tho real estate or said deceaAed, aH by said application fully appcarH it tB
 ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate once tn stafford, in said district, on the 18th day Of May, A. ID. 1918, At o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in said estate, of the pendency of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a crcula- tion in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public slgn.post In the town Of Stafford, in said district
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1918-05-09

We would willingly have others per feet and yet amend not our own faults Thomas 6 Kempis.
The Press., 1918-05-09
WILMINGTON.

The Wilmington division Blue Cross'' has sent the second contribution of $25 to the chairman. The same amount forwarded last month was nearly all collected by Holman Hall during school vacation. A sale ot ten cent pins amounting to S2. 40 was reported from the Model school this month. With the many calls for assistance from the government the dumb sufferers in war are not for sotten. The Blue Cross league wishes to thank the patriotic people of Wilmington for the generous spirit ex- y,-aasaI
The Press., 1918-05-09

W7 ANTED.- My garden planted.
 " DR. NEWTON.
The Press., 1918-05-09

Applioations are being received st tbs Connecticut agricultural college for entrance to the first of series of canning schools which will be held at Storrs this summer in cooperation with the Committee of Food Supply of the Connecticut State Council Of Defense Indications at present point to an early filling of the quota for the first school which opens June 3. The schools, however, will he con- tinued as long as the necessity for them is apparent and those not able to obtain entrance during the week Of lime 3d will be accommodated at later sessions. The work is being con- ducted with the end in view ot secur- ing and training leaders for canning work throughout the state. Those desiring to enter the course will be given places in the order in which their applications are received. The entire cost of the course, including board and room while there, and all other charges, will be $s. 90. Applications may be entered at any time with G. s. Torrey, secretary of the college
The Press., 1918-05-09

OAKLAND CAR for Sale. In first NJ class condition. 6tf MICHAEL KMETZ.
The Press., 1918-05-09

Connecticut women will have an opportunity to take courses in dairy ing at the Connecticut agricultural college at Storrs next week. Arrange msnts have been made by the Extension Service of the State agricultural college for this course to enable women to extend their field of useful ness in farm service. No tuition IS to he charged for the one-week course which has been arranged by the college. but each woman will be reouired to pay ST. covering the cost of hoard for the week. The course will open on Monday, May lath' Applications for enrollment Tn the course should be made to Professor H. J. Baker, Connecticut Agricultural College, StorTs.
The Press., 1918-05-09
Waut WilIinrton.

Mrs. wm. Bentley has sold her white horse, Queen, to Willimantle parties.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Carpenter and children are on a vacation visiting in Palmer and Norfolk.
 Mrs. F.. B. Converse is taking a much needed rest visiting her daugh- ter, Minnie, at Kittery, Me, and other places. Miss Bennett is keep ing house for the doctor and daughter, Jessie.
 MT. and Mrs. Blewett, parents of MT. Gleason, have sold their farm and have come to make their home with their son. Alton recently visited his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Bobard, of Wilbraham, Mass.
 South Wilmington.
 Corp. Louis Czegledy of Fort Hancock, N. r., was visitor in town the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Webb of Torrington are visiting with Mrs. Webb's father and sister.
 Walter Malo was at the Ha rtford hospital for few days the past week where he had an operation performed on his nose.
 Tony Aocerio has received word from France that his cousin, Thomas Bellis who is in the army has arrived safe and sound. MT. Bellis was formerly an employee of the c. Hall, Jr. Go.
 1t is hoped that Wilmington will be represented at a victory conference in Rockville next Tuesday in the town hall from II a. m to 8 p m., under
The Press., 1918-05-09

9 GOATS for Sale-Two male, one fe- O male. 2w6 VINCENzO SCOTIA.
The Press., 1918-05-09

LNOR SALE-A desirable home with modern improvements. situated on West Main street. House has seven rooms, with bath, running water and electric lights and nearly half acre of land in reaR, suitable for Garden. Inquire of WILLIS Fl. REED.
The Press., 1918-05-09

GARAGE room for rent also barn M room for two horses. Apply MODERN CLOTHING co.
The Press., 1918-05-09

"ANTED-A blacksmith, foorman, w used to horse shoeing, etc. Good wages and steady employment
 CARL K. MILLER, ThompsOpville, Oonn.
The Press., 1918-05-09

EIVE-ROOM Tenement to rent, witt H all modern improvements, cheap. InquirC Of HARRY MARK0FF, 6tf
The Press., 1918-05-09

NOTICE.-Thi Is to forbid all persons IN trusting any one on my account after this date. L. 0. PUTNEY.
 Stafford. May 2, 1918. sSW5
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-04
MONEY SHOULD BE
SENT TO SOLDIERS

The original order that the approval
Of a regimental or higher commander
was necessary before packages might
be sent to members of the expedition
AIRY forces has been modified so officers
with the rank of major and higher may
approve shipment. The approval of
company commander is not sufficient.
The question of the shipment of par
cells to France first came 10 the atten
tlon of the war department when the
commanding general of the expedition
airy forces cabled that congestion of
such articles had reached such point
that French railroads We're unable
to handle the load. A board appointed
by the Secretary of War and the Post
master General examined 5000 sacks
of parcel post mail, and found that the
articles being sent not only, in the
main, were absolutely unnecessary, but
undesirable. The investigation showed
that the amount of such mail had
reached total of 100000 pounds a
week, and was steadily increasing.
Relatives and friends, according to a
recent statement by the war depart
ment, will find they often can do a
greater service to soldiers by sending
them money for the purchase Of arti-
cles in France than by forwarding the
articles Tobacco IS now being sup
piled as part Of the army rations, and
merchandise Of nearly all kinds may
now be purchased in France through
the huge general store established by
the quartermaster corps at lower prices
than charged by retailers here.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-04
Edward 6. Jones is Dead

Edward 6. Jones. who has visited
Hood River, having had interests here,
passed away at.his home at Appleton,
Wis, Sunday, June l6.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-04
FOREST FIRE WARN
INGS ARE GIVEN

Here last week from the forests
around the north base Of Mount Hood
70 issue a warning To campers and
ranchers who plan To burn slsshings.
Deputy Fire Warden Gilbert Edgirg-
ton says that rangers viii use every
precautiOn this season to prevent the
start and spread Of forest fire IN the
Cascades this summer.
lightning set a fire on Tony creek
in the Upper Valley last week, says
Mr. Edgington. but We put it out be-
fore it had gained any headway. We
find that campers seem unusually care
less. If this keeps up, someone Is GO
ing to get into serious trouble. In
fact, the carelessness Of few camp
ers may make it necessary to close the
forests To all recreatiOniSts.
Mr. Edgiugton says ranchers should
not attempt to burn any slashings or
stumps without first securing permits
from the forestry officials. These per
mits may be secured from Mr.. Edging-
ton, ". r. Kirby, of Dee, or Warren
Cooper, of Parkdale.
The law also requires that anyone
using engines near the forests shall
use spark protector on their engines.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-04
GOOD BACKS FOR BAD
Hood River Residents Are Learning
How to Exchange the Old Back
For Stronger One

Does your back ache, feel weak and
painful?
DO you suffer headaches, languor
and depression2
Is the Urine discolored, passages ir-
regular?
The kidneys may be calling for help
Weak kidneys cannot do their work.
Give them the help they need.
To cure kidney backache you must
cure the kidneys.
Use tested and proven kidney rem
edy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test.
Convincing proof of merit in Hood
River endorsement:
Mrs. M. SurrelI, 1905 Twelfth ST.,
Hood River, says 4 recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills every time get
chance, for | know they are a reli-
able kindey medicine. In case of back
ache or any other kindey disorders, |
wouldn't consider anything but Doan s
Kidney Pills.
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. Surrell had. Foster -Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.