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Evening journal., 1918-12-13
RED TAPE TANGLES
PAYROLL OF ARMY
Quartermaster's M e h o d
Attacked as Unwarranted
by Law
ALLOTMENTS OF THE
MEN ARE HELD UP

WASHINGTON, Dec. i3-Thousands
and thousands Of pay sllotments to the
wives .and relystives OF the American
soldiers, many Of whom are in serious
need OF money, are being held up
through the unwarranted and unauth-
o-ized action Of the quartermaster
general Of the army in taking the dis
tributlon Of the soldiers pay away from
the War Risk Bureau and directing
that the work be done by his division,
It is declared by Congressman Edward
Saunders, Of Virginia.
Mr.. Saunders is so wrought up over
the matter, which he styles a wanton
assumption Of authority without ac-
tion by Congress. that he has intro
duced a bill directing the quarter
master general TO begin Immediately
paying the allotments TO the soldiers
dependents and 10 promptly pay up all
arrearages.
"The abominable delay In making pay
ments Of the monthly salary allot-
ments 10 the wives and families OF the
soldiers has all been brought about by
the action Of the quartermaster gen
eral in taking over this Job from the
War Risk Bureau" said Congressman
Saunders.
'The War Risk Bureau had tackled
an enormous Job, that OF distributing
monthly allolments and allowances TO
more than 100000 Soldiers and sail
ors, but >after a series OF vexatlous
delays was getting along In pretty
good shape until July 4" continued
Mr.. Saunders. Then the quarter
master general OF the army took away
from the War Risk Bureau the pay
ment OF allotments where there were
no accompanying allowances. and said
The checks would be sent direct by the
War Department
"rhe qusrtermaster general sent out
what Is known as General Order 80 TO
all commanders, instructing that all
men make out papers for allotment OF
salary upon prineted forms supplied
by the department.
"Orders were issued by the quarter
master general discontinuing all pay
ments OF sllotments and carrying allow
snces until receipt OF the printed
forms.
in some cases the men were near
Washington, and where prompt action
was possible there was not much delay
In the taking up Of the monthly allot-
ment payments 10 the War Depa-t-
ment. But in thousands OF instances
the blanks were not returned promptly
and papers from thousands Of other
soldiers IN France and other points
have not yet been received. As a con-
sequence, the nayment OF allotments
90 the wives and families has ceased
since July 4.
"The result has been that thousands
and thousands of soldiers have not
returned the printed forms, chiefly
through no fault OF their own. and the
families are suffering because they
have not received any checks since
July f."
The Navy Department also took over
Evening journal., 1918-12-13

the distribution OF sllotments to the
wives and families OF the sailors on
July 4. IL Is learned but there have
been no complaints OF delay in salary
allotment payments by that depart
ment.
Inquiry at the War Risk Bureau as
10 the reason the War Department has
not made payments to the soldiers
beneflclaries. while the Navy Depart
ment has made them promptly, grought
this reply from high official:
The navy has perfectly smooth
running Organization, while the quar-
termaster generals division OF the War
Department Is all In the air and with
out any organization at all; that's
your anhwer briefly"
This high official OF the War Risk
Bureau then explained that before the
change was made on July 4, the Navy
Department sent out orders by radio
grapt 20 all commanders to have the
necessary papers sent In quickly from
the men making allothments. and they
were sent In. Even without these
authorities the payments could have
been. and were made promptly by the
Navy Department. because II had on
file duplicates OF all papers In the War
Risk Bureau, he said. The War De-
partment did not.
The Saunders bin after declaring In
IT'S preamble that the War Risk Bureau
was established 10 pay the allotments
to beneflclarleS; that the enlisted men
filed the proper authorization papers
that payments were regularly made by
the War Risk Bureau up 10 July 4, and
that on that date the quartermaster
general Of the army. pending receipt OF
new authority 10 allot from the enlisted
men discontinued all the payments.
directs the quartermaster general to
make allotments indicated by papers
on flle with the War Risk Bureau and
TO promptly pay up all arrearages.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13
npERA.G0ERs PATRIOTIC.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. i3.--More than
81 600 opera glasses and telescopes were
furnished the navy by patriotic Amer
leans for use In important optical In
struments, according TO the naval OBJ
servatory annual report today.
The observatory carried Important
studies during the year,
in addition to its optical and time work.
Evening journal., 1918-12-13

Salary increases Invariably result
after faithfully using tnd reading the
WANT ADS.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
The Height Of Forgetfulness.

DO you know" remarked one promi-
nent clubwoman TO another the other
day. details the Indianapolis News.
when they met in the street. II am
getting awfully forgetful. I forget
meetings. what am shopping for. and
everything like that. Why. l am even
sptting worse than that. When l get
nm 10 introduce some one l forget the
name. The other day l embarrassed
Mr. - when introduced him to
vounr Mrs. - because / forgot his
name"
II have you beat" replied the other.
~ ost week l had to go up 10 meet
ing in the northern part of the state.
and since the train service was poor 1
took an interurban. l had to transfer
a, Nuncie. for that was all the farther
the car went. Just when got to the
ticket window in the Muncie station
7 forgot where I was going next. l
wont back TO my suitcase and seat in
tho waiting room to recall the name
of the town, but for the life OF me.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

herman military resistance. Its min
ute by minute observations will head
Oh all enemy surprises and will at the
same time make it possible for Ameri-
cans and American munitions to secure
the 6ssaXlInum of destruction on the
other side of No Mans Land.
Few Of US here realize that the big
envelopes commonly ascend as high as
4'Jo feet and that they stay for hours
poised In midair to perform the re-
spohslDle duties assigned to them.
Usually the ascent is made anywhere
from TWO and Ona-half to four and
ohe-half miles from the enemy's front
line trenches. depending on the power
OF his artillery, the direction of the
"lhd and the activity of the salient.
In any case the observer has a
circle OF vision Of about eight miles.
and Is able to pierce far back into
the enemy's lines. The most detailed
ana up-to-the-minute maps, the finest
kind OF field glasses, and instant COM
munlcation with the ground make the
balloomst master of everything
spread out before his gaze.
When the American troops are pre-
pairing TO go over the top an unusr,-
ally large number of balloons will be
concentrated as secretly as possible in
masked camps in order not 10 betray
what is about TO take place. At the
appointed moment they will take the
air and divide up every detail of the
battle among them. Some will record
the heavy artillery fire. shot by shot ::
others will see to it that the work of
demolition behind the enemy's lines is
effective: others will guard against
any re-enforcements or traps.
Keep Watch on Foe.
AS the troops go over they will
check closely the German batteries
the shifting Of their infantry and the
assembling of supplies. As the Ameri-
can forces advance the balloons will
move forward also in unison with
them along routes previously prepared.
Observations for the barrage will be
sent down repeatedly. So that it may
move back and forth with the men
and details sent so that the enemy's
guns setting up the destructive coun-
ter-barrage may be silenced
To do this the American balloonist
must know every detail of the enemy's
land opposite him. for mistake on
his part may cost the lives of scores
of men below. No new battery should
open up across the lines without its
location being spotted on the detail
map. the number and size of the
pieces and their objective noted, and
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

slStcTS. II woman Is borne Gown
by the weakness and sufferings of wom-
ankind, she should be helped by a
herbal tonic made with glycerln
which has had such uniform success
during the past half century. She
should be yell. instead Of sick and
suffering; healthy and Vigorous, in
stead Of WORKOUT and weak; bright
eyes. clear skin, rosy cheeksHyou
wouldn't think it was the same wOm-
an, and it's all due to the use Of
few bottles of DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription. AL druggists. Tab
lets or liquid. Tablets, Coo.
What this medicine has done for
thousands Of delicate. women, it will
do for you. II you're over-worked
and debilitated. it will build you up-
If you're borne down with the chronic
aches. pains and weaknesses peculiar
to your sex. it relieves and cures. 1t
regulates and promotes the proper
functions Of womanhood. This old
and tried Prescription of DR.. Pferce's
invigorates the system. purifies the
blood. improves digestion, and restores
health flesh and strength. Consult the
specialist at Dr.. Pierce's Invalids' Ho-
tel. Buffalo. n Y. for free confidential
medical advice or for free book On
WOmen's diseaseS.-Adv
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble bringing on
headache, coming up of food, palpita-
ton OF heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses Of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. It Is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold in all civilized countries.-Ady.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

counter-fire preparations made against
ii. No new troops should move into
the enemy trenches without being full
iy known. numbers as well as routes
most difficult work of all-for the
German has many willy devices for
Stimulating gunfire and camouflaging
movements.
And the work also will not be with
out dangers and difficulties, though
the chances of fatal outcome are not
large. If it is not swooping airman
bent on setting the big gas bag on fire,
it may be a rain of shrapnel seeking
the same objective, or of percussion
shells endeavoring to blow up the
windlass below and set the big bag
adrift in a wind blowing across the
German lines. Naturally, every pre-
caution in the way of protecting air.
men and anti-aircraft guns are on
hand, but even at that constant vigil
ance is essential.
Plans Progressing Rapidly.
Plans for all this work are now pro-
crossing at a gratifying rate. The
American balloon program has been
aided by the best and latest develop
ments abroad, while manufacture pre-
sents but few difficulties. owing to
the resources of the big American rub
Der companies.
The great need. as with all the air
program. is for men of the type
Tod nfE
commissioned as observers and men
for the enlisted squadrons to do the
delicate mechanical work necessary.
Men who are being selected as OBJ
servers and who will all be commits
stoned as officers should have physical
endurance. acute vision. an apprecia-
ton of distances and localities, and,
above all. sense of responsibility and
thoroughneSS in keeping with the i'm
portance of the work assigned to
them.
They may be somewhat older than
aviators-preferably from twenty-five
TO thirty-five-and of somewhat less
severe physical requirements. A spe-
ciar training is given in winds, MILL
tary observation. meteorology and bal
looming before u cadet receives his of
ficer's commission and his post above
the trenches in France. in order that
the high standards prevailing through
out the air service generally may be
upheld.
For the enlisted men who will form
the squadrons, gas works employees.
rope riggers, cordage workers and
mechancians are especially fitted.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and u OF. of glyeerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off, Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

couldn't get it. Train time came near
er and nearer, and 1 was getting more
desperate. At last l FASTENED to the
telephone booth and called up a friend
in Muncie. She finally told me the
name of the town. and got along all
right"
Where was the place?" asked the
vanQuiShed one.
1T was. let me see"
But there the poor woman stopped.
She again had forgotten the name Of
that little town. somewhere In north
ern Indiana.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
Enchantment Of Winter.

Every day we come in from the
,,-, Two miles through the woods.
sometimes we walk, when the snow Is
600 deep 10 run the machine. Some OF
,,u,n friends are inclined TO pity
,S They think ii is hardship to walk
,,,.r the hill. through the big WOODS
In ,hc snow, with the THERMOMETERS
'.,,na zero. II all depends on how
,m Look nj II. We find the country
,nsvar So beautiful as in winter whei,
~, SNOW falls. 1t is truly the lana o'
.snclontmeut. Every hollow ana every
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
S canot reach the seat Of the disease.
Nunh Is local disease, greatly influ-
css 9y constitutional conditions. HALL S
!, AitAhhH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
y. NJ taken internally and acts through
se Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the
: s'"em HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
! somposed Of some OF the best tones
Maos combined with some of the best
~ "a purifiers. The perfect combination
iI!EDiCINE is what produces such won
'n.ui results In catarrhal conditions.
p'uggists i5c. Testimonials free.
80. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo, o.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

AA6AobA Vo1Ch aAC IAA-
ing up the work of men
resolutely, and have
shown their ability to do
almost all kinds Of WORK.
When 1t becomes neces-
sary women will show
their worth in countless
shops. stores, factories
and Offices. No one hears
them complain of their
hard work. These are
the days when American
men have cause to re-
spect, love and honor
their mothers, wives and
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

thicket is peopled with mysteries-hio-
den things that charm. but do not
threaten. In the early morning pur-
nlish gray haze broods in the tops OF
81, basches. The silence Is exquisite;
almost you can hear the muted meio-
dos of the woodland. The little cares
that engross us seem to fali away
Goods in his heaven; ais right with
the world. Farm Life.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
StoneWall's Wit.

Stonewall Jackson owed his celeb
rity to action. not epigram. but the fol.
lowing ascrihed to him by the Brook.
lyn Citizen. is by no means bad sam
pie of biting wit. A major was report
ell wounded. and therefore unable to
perform certain task. "Wounded p"
exclaimed Stonewall. IF that is so il
must have been by an accidental dis
charge Of his duties"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
No liQht on the Sub iect.

"WhO is the author of the saying.
Meeting the devil before dayr asks a
correspondent of the Adams Enter
prise. and the editor replies:
Dunno. Sometimes we are under
the impression that we said il ourself,
after we had successfully lodged a
well-aimed Kerosene lamp ON a. m.
stairway.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
Two Classes Of Women,

In this country the women are di.
vided into two main classes-those
who don't believe all their husbands
tell them and those who haven't any
MISUNDERSTANDING News.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
No Older Than Your Face.

No Older Than Your Face.
Is true in most cases. Then keep your
face fair and young with Cuticura
Soap and touches Of Cuticura Oint-
ment as needed. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sod by druggists and by mail. Soap
Is, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
Making Food Last LONGER

Baeon-My wife has discovered a
way to conserve food.
Egbert-To make 1t last. you meap9
That's it,"
How is II dOne?"
by chewing it longer"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
Treasures.

He who steals my purse steals
trash" quoted the poetical citizen.
That's right" replied the unprinci-
Piled person. If you want to relieve
man Of real valuables go direct for
his coal pile
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

w. rlerce's Pellets are best for liver,
.vNeis and stomach. One little Pellet
q siaxative, three for cathartic. Ad.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
Makes q Difference

Wakes 4 Otnerence.
Mrs. Bacon-Have you a fayorite
flower?
Mrs. Egbert-Oh, yes.
What is it,"
DO you mean for pancakes or for
bread?" w.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

One of the differences between men
and women is that men have to die to
become angels.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

Some peoples charity consists in
giving advice.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

II is wonderful how much trouble an
alarmist can make out of fragment
of war news.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

Piles Cured in s to IA Days
Druggists refund money if PAzO OIN'rNHyT fails
% cure Itching. Blind Bleeding or Pfusrpdins PLEA
First application Gives relief. he-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

honesty is the best policy in pub
SUNG war news as in other things.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

iuii purse is the best pocket COM
panlon.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

n Only One "BROMO OUININE"
S1jSn z genuine. call for full name LAXATIVE
MY YSlNlN1. Look for signature of L. ".
Vures Cold In One Day. Oc.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
MOTHERS p
TO BE.
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan'.
Letter Published by
Her Permission.

Mitchell, 1nd.-"Lydia E. pinkham's
Vegetable Compound helped me 80 much
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

Some of the heaven-made matches
got their tips in the other place.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

.o's OF good people would go wrong
uey did not fear punishment.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
American Women
No Slackers

We can well be proud of our Ameri-
can girls and women. In France and
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

mn homework. Ny baby when seven
months old weighed 10 pounds and feel
better than I have for long time. I
psver had any medicine do me so
much good. Mrs. PEARL MoNYHAN,
Mitchell, Ind.
Good health during maternity is a
most important factor to both mother
nd child, and many letters have been
received by the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. telling Of
health restored during this trying period
By the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound e
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

during the time I
was lookingforward
TO the coming Of my
little one that l am
recommending it to
other expe c tant
mothers. Be fore
taking it, somedays
l suffered with neu.
ralgia so badly that
l thought l could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
Of Lydia E. Pin k
hams V Q getable
Compound l was en-
tirely relieved Of
neuralgia, l had
gained In strength
and was able to 20
ArOund and do eli
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13

hgradtude makes US doubt the sue
oss OF the teachings of civilization.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-03-13
teTtectih4 Amerira's<S
Aerial War;

AhDL1 n train moves
"i'hln five miles back of
me herman trenches or
a squadron Of men come
up for relief or digging
Is begun on a new series
OF emplacements bur n
Ilair af boo, ~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
EVANS CHARGES
 NEGLIGENCE

Judge John J, Walsh and a Jury in the comon pleas court Is today hear ing testimony in the suit of John c. Evans of 157 Capitol avenue, this city, against Arthur J. Corbett of New Ha- ven, for s1,000 damages The case will occupy the entire court day.
 Evans July 12, 1917, was con- dUctor for the Connecticut Co. and was operating car on that day going toward Savin Rock. He was upon the running f,oard collecting fares. he says, when Corbett, driving an auto mobile, recklessly collided with the trolley car, throwing Evans of, and severely lnJuring him. The accident happened near Dorsen avenue in Orange>
 Evans told the court he was on the running board, felt something striking him, and heard a crash. The next he knew he was lying in the trolley car. He was taken to a physician, and fixed up, then sent home. He was away from work for several weeks, was bruised about the head, arms and legs, and has not been able to act as conductor since. He now drives an automobile in Washington, D. c.
 The defense Is a general denial of the negligence alleged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
BREAKS A COLD
 IN A FEW HOURS
First dose of "Pape's Cold Compound" relieves all
 grippe misery.
Don't stay stuffed-up!

Quit blowing and snuffling! A dose of Tapes Cold Compound" taken ev- cry two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head, chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages; stops nasty dis charge or nose running; relieves sick headache, dullness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiff ness.
 "Pape's Cold Compound" is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Don't accept a substitute.-Adv.