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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-02

and then with a contortion set his
RED Cross-you, oh. I say,
Doris, that's goin' it rather thick on
a chap"
IT'S true. Fathers fitting out an
ambulance corps and has promised to
let me 60"
John Rizzio, tall, urbane, dark and
cynical, who had Joined them, heard
her last words and broke into shruS.
ITS the khaki. Hammersley. The
women will follow it to the ends OF
the earth. Broadcloth and tweeds are
not in the fashion" He ran his arm
through Hammersley's. There's moth.
ing for you and me but to volunteer.
The Honorable Cyril only stared at
him blankly.
"Haw!" he said, which, as Lady
Betty once expressed it, was half the
note of a jackass.
Here the Kipshavens arrived and
their hostess signaled the advance
upon the dinner table.
One Of the secrets of the success OF
Lady Heathcote's dinners was the size
and shape of her table, which seated
no more than ten and was round. Her
centerpieces were fiat and her candle
lUW 30 tlldt any "N WV
table could see and converse with any
one else. 1t was thus possible deli
cately to remind those who insisted
on completely appropriating their din.
ner partners that private matters could
be much more safely discussed in the
many corners of the house designed
for the purpose. Doris sat between
Rizzio and Byfield, Eammersley with
Lady Joyliffe just opposite, and when
Rizzio announced the American girls
decision to go TO France as soon as
her training was completed she became
the imme late center of interest.
That's neutrality of the right sort,
said Kipshaven heartily. II wish all
of your countrymen felt as you do
81 think most of them do" replied
Doris, smiling slowly, but you know
you haven't always been nice to us
There have been many times when we
felt that as an older brother you
treated us rather shabbily. I'm heap
ing Goals OF fire, you see."
"Touche!" said Rizzio. with a laugh
81 bare my head" said the Earl.
"Ashes to ashes" from Lady Joyliffe
Kipshayen smiled. "Once In Eng
land gray hairs were venerated, even
among the frivolous. Now" he sighed
they are only reproach. Peccavil
Forgive me. l wish / could set tht
clock back"
YOU'D go?" asked Doris
Tomorrow" said the old Earl will
enthusiasm. so
Miss Mather glanced at Hammersley
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-02
CHAPTER I
Sheltered PeOple

lady BETTY HEATHCOTE had
- reputation in which she took pride
Tor giving successful dinners In a
heighborhood where successful dinners
We're rule rather than an exception.
Her prescription was simple and con-
sisted solely in compounding her social
elements by strenuous mixing She had
q faculty for discovering cubs with In
eipient names and saw them safely
grown without mishap. At her house
an Park Lane politics, art; literature
and science rubbed elbows, Here pic
lures had been born, plays had had
Their real premieres, novels had been
devised, and poems without number.
Rot q few of which were indited to
ny Lady Betty's eyebrow. here first
saw the light OF day.
tpr al her dynamic energy in .
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Prelude

rIFTS of sullen gray in the dirty We.
~ Of vapor beyond the reaches of
Aunes where the sea in long lines of
wbite '';A the ghostly hosts of lost
,eglm clamored along the sand.
So, ing wind, n shrieking CT sea-
hirds. audible in pauses between the
saraway crackle of riie.fire and the
deen revcrberations of artillery-famil-
Ia music to ears trained by long listen
ing A shrill scream ofsfiying shrapnel
A distant crash and then tense hush.
silence-nearly, but not quite. A sound
m small as to be almost lost in the
echoes Of the clamor. an impact upon the
air like the tapping of the wings of an
insect against ones ear-drum, per-
sjstent staccato note which no other
noise could still, borne with curious dis
tInctness upon some aerial current of
the fog bank.
And vet this tiny sound had a strange
affect upon the desolate scene, for in a
snoment, as If they had been sown with
dragons teeth, the sand dunes sudden
,v yomited forth armed men who ran
b,ther and thither. their hands to their
ears peerlng aloft as though trying to
pierce the mystery of the skies
"The blighter! It's i'm agayn."
"'Im! 'Oo's i'm, I'd like to arsk?'
"Stow yer jaw. cawn't yer ear? Ole
Yaller.belly. agayn."
The sounds were now 'clarly audible
.rd to the South a series of rapid de-
tonations shivered the air.
"There goes johnny look in the air.
Cawn't get i'm, though. 'Strewth! Es
a cool one--'e Is! y
hoarse order rang out from the
rehcnes oe',r. MI g.. ,,f,ad n li,t,e and
LOT co.e' ul.,t ,a,,ohad tbe leaden gray
snait Vi "s ,i, ,ha sheen on n dirty
OF the sea I'm, In ~ hI,h-aneIe y,ins
gun-parrei. i"e sr,L,iossl,, for the
were speanlne ~, oa,,,a from directly
SOUNDS see,,,eu W IV Iis,ea aeaip and a
80, ~ male sunlight shot across the
nc - ta,,rencbments.
i'''e .,.rhsro y, % ~ not wastin' no time-'e
49,"
'w.,. M, ,hev,re arfter i'm, There
,,;ash,n n ,alIi,
o'rso Tso ns aynIativc IN a final tone of dis.
60 ,ho foo had fallen again
So, ahI,,aratiny the aircraft and
eo"p.
"s ,o 1,or-ho,,v," asked n smooth
oos ,'.ho Iii, wors the sallow of
,sees n;s coat of windburn.
AVmuon nW.,,.. u o,a ~ ,bo now Iot. ayn't YER
M -, U .oon ,oo ,yaller-belly
iou n"o u u2 pow, That's i'm
10 WI -,
"ean M snap ~, oi,, o ~, qua ca,,ed R;,I "'E
oa'm. an. '.,t.',. ,,,, .ha airt an, ;,
never ,,s anss.'t" '''
ca"mt eip .na' ,.. ,r,, ,s,r ,.,,
iayn .o - o,n,t thev ?,
Niee oroppih ier uo,.' az
.,, DoVe' % saiu .,'o ,.eo ,,is o,,,
nus' iuos VIC sMin' S"''
aa"o' yer pnsn.T.. ..,,> !;
iup' ! say. "n.' ,,,,. a.,
movih, es a,waSa ,s,s a.. -,
oAnn ,,'hior iI,ai-i,ne' !, ~. ~,
ana cswh '"1S ea.o' ~. ,,m ,,o,,, ,
Natcn iii Dry
tnousand orse-po"er, t"es say os Ill,
nles elrcIes rpu"u ~, Ny',,,,, % an,i,..,in
.hey was 'o' o'o''''''"
oai,oohs. ,o y,
nu' we , ~
moves 700 iasu- a, Gro q. s'"1 T, a =,
aIoie you Va" ~ se III, o,,,as -,
say as y" "neh ~,
sheIe SURE " oe ''e "'' "e Wv
i'Vm', ,, ,u, .,u,, wo v.,
aye. said Bill Wheh we wa
aann AT oopehnasen
coHipayn' sran pop ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
OAKLAND STRIKE
MAY Be STOPPED

OAKLAND. July 16.-Whcther
the strike. which tied up the Oak
land and Alameda shipyards yester-
day. Is 20 end Immediately. probably
will DO decided by early afternoon
That was the indication today fol-
lowing orders from Louis Weiland.
international president OF the boiler
makers union. directing the oak
land strikers TO return to work.
Tho order arrived last night and
simultaneously the San Francisco
Iron Trades council. with which the
strikers are affiliated. passed rcso-
lutions condemning the strike and
directing tho men to return to work
this morning.
Today mass meeting was
opened at the auditorium here to
consider the two orders and decide
a definite course OF action.
More than 10000 men were out
of work at the Hanlon, Bethlehem
and Moore shipyards today as n
result of the strike. there being
some $500 strikers and nearly 1000
others who were thrown o"t when
tho ironworkors quit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
CONNECTICUT.
CITY GIVES AID
TO tx n A n 7 s
ny ). HERBERT DuCRwORTu


N ~. n. starr Correspondent
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. July It.
Gouging landlords In bridgeport hav'
ing proved deaf 10 appeals To their
patriotism TO stop robbing their ten.
ants $50 per cent OF tho people here
arc engaged In some kind OF war
worlo the city has officially taken up
the cudgols in behalf OF tho rent
profiteern' victims.
A form letter for tho exploited ten
ants TO send to their landlords has
been prepared by the Legal Aid Hu'
rcau OF tho Charities Department In
this letter. the landlords are remind
ed that cxtortionatc increases In
rent In wartime violate the proclama.
ton of Gov Holcomb. The land
lords arc told that IL II also n viola
ton OF the regulations OF tho Bureau
OF Housing OF tho United States gov
eminent. and are warned that rent
raising In likely 10 be followed by a
raise OF taxes on complaint To the
tax commissioner. Tho letter con
ciudca.
The governor OF Connecticut has
authorized Judge Bartlett Of tho city
court TO name n commission OF three
men 20 investigate all cases OF
fragrant profiteering and all cases
where summary process or eviction
proceedings arc attempted by land
lords who's. tenants refuse TO pay In.
crease demanded.
The tenant has been advised TO
offer you the rent which Is now be
ms paid. In the presence OF two wit
ncaEcs. and you are advised 10 accept
this rent and allow the tenant To re-
main in tho premises unless you de
sire to have this matter called to the
attention OF the United States Bu.
rcau % Housing and other authori'
ties. IL In Illegal TO raise rents 10 an
extortionate degree during the pres.
ent war and the Legal Aid Bureau
% this department Will enter appear
hncc for the tenants In all such eases
OF high rents which are taken 10
court"
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soc 20 $50.
soIFoMARc ARINE-Rstafier- pay. best
Erade. prints atc to aIc' medium grade
a7nr 20 aar. consumers should pay.
best grade, prints 40 TO +tc. medium
grade 3ic 20 ssc.
CHEESE Retailers pay. Washington
cream, 3,hc to g5o; consumers should
nay 27c 10 soc.
.rGGs - Retailers pay. strictly fresh
ranch 4sc 20 blo dor. consumers
shouId pay 500 to SEQ don.
spOTAToES-R Retailers pay, per 100 ihs.'
fancy Yakima Melted Gems $3.50. fancy
locals fis5 60 $40 new potatoes 200
10 tass. consumers should pay. Noted
Gems ta.7b 10 ,a.oo fancy locals 81. so
10 ,i.7s, new potatoes $500 to $500.
TlfWNIPs-RetailerH pay por 100 his.
u5o to tL75; consumers should pay
20 20 &c n.
rAuAGAs-Rstaiiers pay. per 100
ms. 500 to ti.7S, consumers should
r,v &c to &c 10.
aUuOTs Retailers pay. per 100 ms.
500 20 si.25. consumers should pay
ar 20 ave 10.
APPLEs-0ood. per box consumers
shouid pay si.Tb 20 400. fancy eating
or fruit stand apples. ga 80 TO tS.oo.
CANNED -Retailcra pay, per
dor. puget sound sookeye, y N. fiat
;i.9s to ,2.2s. In. flat t5.as to lass.
IN tall ts.a5 TO ts.SS Alaska rcd.
IN tall. i76b 90 S2.so. pinks
IN. tall. si.7b TO ti.ob; consumers
should pay. per can, Puget sound
sookeye, v N. fiat zoe to 2Sc( In. flat
fao TO aoo, IN. tall s3o to 9se Alaska
red, In. tall 27o 20 ace; pinks. In.
tan tso to zoe.
FRESH fIsH--
UhLIBUT. retailers pay $50 no; con
pumerr should pay zoe to 2bo N.
RED CHINOOK SALMON, retailers
pay itc 60 lie, consumers should pay
zoe to 2bc.
sOI.E, dressed. retailers pay SC TO $40.
consumers should pay $50 to Toe 10.
gABI.E FISH (biack cod, retailers
nay &c TO i0c n. consumers should
pay i2ho to lbc 10.
TOM COD twhole). retailers pny 20 TO
&c NJ. consumers should pay THO III.
TOM COD (drcsed), consumers should
pay 1bo N,
LING COD. retailers pay &c to Go N
consumers should pay zoe To ia'ac IN.
RED SNAPPER. retailers pay &c 10 &c
ID: consumers should pay l0o TO
12hc.
carr, retailers pay &c TO &c NJ; con-
sumers should pay $40 to 100 10.
HERRING. retailers pay DC To 30 10, {;
consumers should pay &c to INC ID.
sIndIcates change from last Issue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
Siam No Piker in War; Answers Teuton Sneers

! cash contributions TO the cause OF
democracy.
Now It has sent It's men.
Prince Naidyakura, Siarnese am
bassador to France. refused to make
public tho number Of siamese troops
sent 10 France. but he declared they
are not raw recruits. but men trained
according 20 European standards.
and they have seen service in fierce
battles with the Chinese.
slams distance from the front and
the difficulties OF transportation will
prevent the sending OF any huge con.
tngent. but Siam Is making the
Huns feel her presence in the war
for humanity Just tho same.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
SKACIT SITE IS WAR NEED, SAYS
ENGINEER N. N. O'SHAUCHNESSY

Seattlc's Skagit committee Will
present this city's case for power do
vciopmcnt before the capital issues
committee at Washington. II. c..
July 9S.
At . n. m. Tuesday. Mayor Han
son. Corporation Counsel Hugh caid.
well and Councilmcn Fitzgerald and
Thomson left for Washington with
complete data in their possession on
the power needs OF the city. augment
ell by tho impartial report OF Engi.
nccr NJ. NJ. o'shaughnessy. OF san
Francisco. which was received late
Monday afternoon.
o'Shaughnessy indorses Scattie'a
proposed water power on the skagit
without reserve In his report. the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
l CLUB will Be USED ON LANDL 0RDS|
BANQUET 1917
SELECTS WHO
co JULY 25-26

Plans for n rousing scnd-off for
Seattle's July draft quota have been
completed by tho King county coun'
eli OF defense and the council OF pa
trtotic service. Tho quota Is the
largest ever sent out from Seattle.
numbering i.oiT men.
A banquet at the Arena ut 1850,
followed by a parade down Second
avenue viii be held on July IS and
e. the days when contingents de.
part.
The first contingent will be called
from draft boards I. 7. :. 3. 10. II
and is. The second days unit will
1comprise men from draft boards. /.
.. :. 4. s and 6.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
fspcclai 10 The Starr

PARIS. July i2.-The Kingdom Of
Slam will celebrate the first ami
yerHary OF lts declaration OF war
against Germany next month.
Many Americans probably don't
know Slam is In the war. But II II
with both feet. with all It's 5000
900 people and with an army that Is
now fighting In France.
Germany snecrcd when siam en-
tered tho war. Those sneers have
been answered. Not only have thou
sands OF tons OF German shipping
trapped in the harbors OF siam
passed into the hands OF the allies,
but tho lltuo country has made It's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16

Rsrr's Luster twist, s0O-yard spools. black
ana White ......sssss.s 80 - -
Safety Pins three sizes, dozen ...,..;. DC
-"
Shell Hair Pins. excellent quality. pack
ages lot
Paper Pins. fun 900 count. ......... - Tor l"e
Human Hair Nets, cap shape. all shades
- ~ <''
Snap Fastener, all sizes. black or white.
....................g. dozen for Zoe
Wrights Silver Cream. s-oz. Jars....2 for 35c
DerteTs DaTning Cotton. 5b-yard spooIs.
100. ....:''..;.''' ''" TOT .
Lingerie Tape. with bodkin. piece. Be
SILK Emblems for sailor suits. white, red or
nav stDe
Tubular Corset LaceB. 5-yard. "a for Zoe
Tape Heasurss, s0-inch, reversible BE
Stocking Darners. white. blue or pink. Toe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
Timbuctoo Won't Be
So Far From Us Now

PARIS, July l6.-From Tine I'M
memorial Timbuotoo has been re-
Rarded as one OF the most mac
cessiblo parts OF the earth. Now
Il IL TO be linked up with Algiers
and bordeaux by an aerial service
inaugurated by the French gov
ernmeni. Tlmbuctoo IL in French
West Africa, on the edge of the
Sahara desert
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
Two.Day Sale of NOTIONS

Cotton Betting 3-inch. white only ...........
..................... yards for $50
Lingerie Tape. with bodkln s-yard pieces. Zoe
Steel shears. G.. Z or S-inch. pair....... .a5c
skirt Markers. nil metal. with chalk .f0c
Pearl Buttons. many sizes and stylea.........
.................. % cards for Use
Kid Curriers', several colora, dozen. .., Toe
Sanitary Belts, all elastic. large, medium and
small i5r
Colorite, black and colors for dyeing straw
o o .
wash Cloths. Turkish wcave........G for 25c
yVhlak Broons. several styles and sizes. soc
collapslble Dress Forms. with skirt size 40
only .tz5
Hair Braid. widths up to inches. .........
IL fhIuh l0c
Fancy Buttons. many colors and sizes. to
IL on card ..,...,.........f cards for 25r
--MncDougn iI-southsvick. First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
EGGS AVIATE
IN new LIST

Eggs advanced In today's report Of
tho food price publishing board The
following statement was issued:
-Croccru must keep n record Of all
the sugar they sell. and TO whom.
and make tho report 20 the food adj.
snlnistraior each Monday. This ln
10 prevent families from procuring
more sugar than !a allotted 10 them.
II families need second % pounds
for canning purposes. they will have
10 get permission before buying ~.
These ruies are strict and must be
lived up to-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16

The EDS Hats. original values TO
1850. include n great variety OF shapes,
rolors and trimmings. Hats OF lisere,
Milan and other straw braida. with some
Georgettes. maiines and gtnghams. In
black. navy. purple. white and other
colors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16

A Finnish German agreement is
said TO give Germany economic con
troll of Finland for 90 years. and TO
provide for Finland concluding a de-
fensive treaty with Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16

The regular meeting Of Division ).
council OF patriotic service. viii b.
held at Reddlng's hall. First ave. and
Roy st. at $40 .. IN. Tuesday. Judge
clay Alien will talk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16

The $50 Hats. original values to 90. These
Hats most excellent in style. and include
very distinctive and original models. large group
OF Milans. Georgettes. silks and straw braids in
favored Summer shapes. including black. white
purple and brown. Trimmings ribbons. feath
ers. quilts, mallne. straw and fancy flowers.
-MarDougalI- Souhwicls. Second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
More Silk Suits Added to the Group
Reduced to 27.5O

rnea opun which formerly
1900 Abou
rn In
brown o
straight
-MacDo ugans outhwi k SecmdTI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
Built to Frederick & Nelson's Specifications

A collective protest has been made
by the allied consuls at Moscow
against the prohibition OF tho dis
patch and receipt OF code kilograms
to and from Siberia, ON the ground
that such proceeding Is contrary
10 treaties Of International laM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-16
san Francisco expert says.
View Impartial

san Francisco expert says
View Impartial
AN impartial view ofehe situation
conVinccs me. na the reading OF the
following pages viii disclose. that 80.
curing power rights on the skaEit
river IL wise measure for the fu.
ture welfare OF tho city Of Seattle,
and that tho early development OF
tho cheapest power unit II a necea-
sary enterprise for the city at tho
present time.
Three vital factors confront the
city:
First. tho immediate need Of
moro hydro-elcctric power.
Second. the twoyear delay IN
patching the Cedar river power res
crvoir and the liability OF endanger.
Ing the service OF the present wood
en- penHtockH during the repair orer'
atoms. which might disable the en-.
tire plant.
Third. additional power will b.
needed for tho city. exclusive OF tho
highest development OF tho Cedar
river watershed.
skH lphUAsN&pu ~ fb~ NNik AAAH
for a great municipal light and pow.
or utility. which will b. Of benefit 90
tho population.
Its War Measure
The anticipated future needs
must DO prudentiy provided for.
and. due 10 the energy and fore
sight Of your officials, the Sisaxit
will furnish n fi~ld Of develop
m~nt ample for the next 30 ycars
Of tho city's life. Its watershed
enjoys tho enviabie advantage OF
Freedom from private corporate
exploitation. which might embar-
ra~s city activities In other wa
t~rsheds.
While winning tho war II tho prl.
mary duty and purpose OF every good
citizen. IL ~ also incumben, on mu.
nieipal officials not TO neglect the
growing needs Of great city that
very soon viii hav. a population %
400. 900 people. therefor. urge the
pressing OF construction on tho Ska.
cit with all tho energy a; tho city
command. 30 as 10 avoid n shortage
OF power for public lighting and do
nestle use. M n generous supply Of
this commodity is t,irt as essential to
civic welfare and comfort AZ ample
water supply and adequate transpor.
ntion"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-11-08
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES.

The committee for the United
War Workers campaign has been
organized here and will begin i'm
mediate action soon ~ the drive
opens November II.
Posters have already been put up
IN the most conspicuous places, and
from all appearances the drive for
si,5oO. which Is Columbus quota.
will be a success. J. l.. Greenwood
was appointed chairman Of the
committee here and Dr. +. n Dab
ney, !. n. Blair, Lee A. Riggs, l.. ".
Carl, Jack London, Jack Brprh.
Charles Powers. Sam Ravcl and
Geniro Forzan have been appoint -
as members.
A. J. Weld and Miss Marguerite
McGec have been appointed at the
head Of the children's committee
aud Immediately began to organize.
Let everybody help IN this cam
paign. II means comirols for the
boys "ovcr there"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-11-08
FALSE REPORT EXCITES

Yesterday the city was visited by
a false report stating that the Allies
and Germany had signed an armis-
licc that II was an over. Some
excitement prevailed and Of course
the wise ones exclaimed Il told
you sol! Later, however, the report
was corrected. Remember that un-
til the United States officially an
nounccs that We can stop The Loan.
W. :. g. etc. our Efforts should be
redouhlcd that victory and pcace.
aud boys lives and suffering be
saved aud allcviatcd at the earliest
possible date. bui-GlNE 10 an ex-
tent that We may show In some
small degree our gratitude for our
glorious men and the brave heroes
of our allies. ". <. +. Wilhelm
shall surrrndrri
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-11-08
CAMPAIGN oN IN EARNEST


w. =. s.
With the influenza quarantine
being raised IN nearly all commuu.
ilirs, the way is being cleared for
many MASS meetings and puhIir
gathering planned in connection
with the United War Work cam
puipn which wall bc staged No,cm
her n to 49, prcparali,,i. for the
campaign are uuW we'll under way
Amour the nationally known speak
rr- who Will take the ncld in thD
interest of the drive will br Cover.
nor Arthur Cappcr of kansas, GoN
crnor Walter Edge ui New Jersey.
Mrs. August Belmont Mrs Ju,rphu,
Daniels. wife of the secretary uf the
navy; Irwin s. Cobb. the Noted
author, Dr John Hihbcn. president
of Princeton; Burton Holmes, lh,
noted lecturer and tra,r;rr; Judge
Alton -. Parker of New York, Com
mandcr E,anrrline Booth of the
salvation Army Oscar :. Strauss.
Mrs, Margaret Dcland, the we'll
known writer; Sherwood Eddy,
Francis u. sayrc, the presidents
son-in-laV Dean Smaller Mathews.
Judge Ben Lindsey, and scores of
others.
The greatest spirit Of harmony
aud unity is being manifested In
preparation for the drive proper 4
% per cent ovcr-suhscription of the
original sum Of si7O.5OO,OOO is hcinr
asked on account Of the prospects
for peace which Will increase the
work Of the war work agencies
such as the y. NJ. C.. A.. Knights OF
Columbus, salvation Army y. ". C.
\, War Camp Community Service
the Jewish Welfare Board an,
others.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-11-08
SCHOOL TEACHERS WILL III PAID
BOARD Decides That Influenza
Epidemic Il Not Their Fault

school teachers Of Luna county
viii be- glad to know that their full
salaries are Ia be paid them, with M
deduction for the period during
which schools have been closed be-
cnuse Of the quarantine.
This decision Of the school board
Will be- heartily approved by every
one The teachers as a body, during
Their mforced idleness have render
cd help To the community In many
ways, nursing, Red Cross work, etc.
Further, they have given generous
ly TO the different war organizations
and all Of them have bought Liberty
bonds and War savings stamps TO
the limit Of their ability.
And II is equally true that theirs
Is not the blame for prevalence Of In
flucnza.