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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
ITALIANS STEADILY ADVANCING.
Not Content with Ground Gained,
Are PUSHING Austria Back.

Rome.-Attachlng the Austro-Hun.
garlan lines on the Asiago plateau, the
Italians have taken Monte di Valbella,
captured 500 prisoners and have held
II against repeated counter-attacks.
This turn to the offensive came as a
surprise TO the laymen of the allied
world. for II was believed that Gen
eral Diaz would be content to hold his
lines In the mountains against a new
offensive. intended by the Austrians
aud Germans.
Italian attack was not limited to
Monte dl Valbella. On the left bank
OF the Brenta they captured the
heights OF Sassa Rosso, just north of
the village OF valstagna.
These actions may explain the fail
ure OF the Italians to pursue the Aus
TRANS across the Piave, when, on
June %, The enemy fled from the west
bank with haste that Indicated some
thing of Generalization.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
U. S. REBUKEs cARRANzA.
Makes Solemn Protest Against Tax on
Oil Lands

MISUNDERSTANDING that all the
United States asks of Mexico for
American citizens is justice and fair
dealing, the state department on June
20 made public solemn protest" sent
to President Carranza against the
Mexican decree of February 10, 1918,
establishing a tax on oil lands.
The statement says the new tax
amounts practically to confscation, or
at least unfair imposition and cites ex-
tracts from President Wilson's speech
to the Mexican editors on the future
relations of nations as follows:
"As long as there is supicion there
is going to be misunderstanding, and
as long as there is misunderstanding
there is going to be trouble. If you
once get a situation of trust then you
have got a situation of permanent
peace"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
ALL THEY WANT is THE EARTH.
What Allies Could Expect Should
Germans Win.

Paris.-Great Britain must turn over
Its war fleet to Germany, return Gil
braltar to Spain and restore Egypt and
the Suez canal to Turkey. Great Bril-
tain, France and the United State:
must pay Germany an indemnity of at
least $45,O0O,O00,OO0, Belgium and
French territory must be surrendered.
These are among the conditions in
Guided in the German peace program
published in the Nachrichten of Goer-
litz, Prussia. by Count Room, a men,
Der of the Prussian house of lords. ac-
cording to Havas dispatch from
Basic, Switzerland.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
PACKERS CHARGED
WITH PR0F|TEER|NG
INORDlNATE GREED AND BARE
FACED FRAUD CHARGED BY
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Meat Packers Said to Have Pocketed
$14o,ooo,ooo in 1915, 1916 and 1917
Without Regard to Laws.-Flour
Mills Also Big Gamers.

shington.-Profiteerin on tire
mendous scale in practically all thu
basic commodities of life was reported
to the senate Saturday by the federal
trade commission as the result of al
exhaustive investigation.
"Inordinate greed and barefaced
fraud as well as "war pressure for
heavy production" the commission re-
ported as the causes.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of properties were
made by great concerns when it be-
came evident that the government was
about to fix prices on basis Of return
on investment, the report says, and sal
aries, allowances and expenses were in
many instances padded to show in
creased costs of conducting business.
The outstanding feature of Its inves-
tigation, the commission reported, was
the evidence of tendency to increase
and maintain prices against the forces
of competition.
OF all the big profits disclosed by
the investigation the report says the
profits of the meat packers and those
aHied with them and by the flour mills,
stand foremost, despite the fixing of
prices by the government.
Manipulations of the market by the
five great packers-Armour, Swift,
Morris, Wilson and Cudahy-the COM
mission asserts. embrace every de-
vice that is useful to them without
regard TO law"
The report charges that the five con-
Germs have monopolistic control of the
meat industry and "are reaching for
like domination in other products"
During 1915, 1916 and 1917, the re-
port says, these companies ''pocketed"
s140,000,00O.
"The experience with steel, flour and
COAL" says the report, referring TO
price fixing, "shows that high
fixed price, while STABILIZE
ing an ascending market, produces an
situation which is fraught
With hardship to the consuming public
md with ultimate peril to the high
cost companies through increasing
power of their low cost competitors
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
GERMANS UNABLE
TO STOP OUR BOYS
REGIMENT OF HUNS HAS BEEN
VIRTUALLY ANNiHiLATED
By AMERICANS.
Attack by Americans Was SO Terrific
That They Swept Right Through
the Enemy Lines, Capturing
Many Priaoners.

With the Army 10 France.--An en-
Tire German regiment has been yfrtn
ally annlhilated Ia he nghfng wea
II Nm 20f. according 10 official IN
formation
The attack BY the Americans on the
NaUx positions WAS SO terrific that
they swept right through the enemy
lines and had their object been ia
continue the advance. they could have
done 10 with the greatest ease. as yir-
tnaliy everything before Them had
heen cleared so great was the en-
thusiasm OF the men. the officers In
some cases had 10 look sharp 10 keep
Them from going beyond The set OBJ
jcctiscs.
II ~ not improbable that the Ger
mans are planning another counter
attack for the coming dark hours. but
preparations have been made 10 meet
them.
A vast quantity OF material, consld-
ering the size OF the operation. Is be-
ing taken to the rear. but probably
viii not be lRbulaied for several DAYS.
IN the aghtlng west OF yaux the
Americans stormed several enemy
nests and killed or captured the oc-
cupnnts. then turned the guns the
other way using them EFFECTIVELY
against the enemy rear areas.
The Americans penetrated the en-
einy's lines 10 a depth OF about kllo-
meter and a half on front OF four
kilometers. All day the front line
troops had been subjected 20 heavy
shell ire They had some shelter IN
one patch OF woods which they occu-
pied. but those who did not enter the
wood have only the protection which
they had provided for themselves with
their entrenching tools or by taking
cover Ia shell holes.
From one crater slightly In advance
~ the line. but on Il. from tech |
Meal point Of view. American soldiers |
lei their comrades know where they |
we're when one OF their party ienned |
over the llp OF the crater and waved
his helmet.
The prisoners taken In the German
counterattaek say they marched for
three hours ~ fast as they could when
word reached the commander OF an
enemy battalion In the rear OF yaux.
which town Is on the right OF the
American attack.
All the prisoners questioned ex.
pressed their relief at being captured.
One speaking excellent English said
10 the correspondent;
Thank the Lord I'm out Of there.
The American artillery smoothcred US
more than once and the infantry men
hght us Ike Wild devils without
single fenr but when the fight Is fin
shed they are gentlemen. One could
laye killed me. but did not, and |
,ave him my iron cross for my
hanks"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
KERENSKY IN ENGLAND.
Former Russian Premier Declares Rus
STA Will Be Back in War.

Washington.-The unheralded ap-
pearanance in London on June 20 of
Alexander f. Kerensky, former provi-
sional premier of Russia, together with
his announcement that he is on his
way to America, and that he is GER
tain Russia soon will be fighting
again with the forces of democracy
against German domination, furnished
the subject for discussion in official
and diplomatic circles that covered
wide range.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
HOSPITAL SHIP IS
SUNK BY GERMANS
VESSELS CARRYING SICK AND
WOUNDED AND NURSES SENT
TO BOTTOM BY u-BOAT.
OF The e5S Non-con,bstants Aboard
Inflated Ship, But Twenty-four
Reached Shore After Torpedo
Had Been Launched

LOndOn-A GcrEan submarine. sev
enty miles from the Irish const. on the
night Of June ~, torpedoed the
Il,ooo-ton hospital ship IJandovery
Castle, chartered by the Canadian gov
ernmenf. and In the service Of carrying
wounded and sick from England to
Canada. The ship was then on her
way 10 England. She had on board 25S
persons, 10 men of the Canadian army
medical corps and II women nurses.
Only -, including the captain, are
reported saved The attack was with
out warning.
The submarine commander, who or
dered the captain. several OF his Of
ficers and Major Lyon Of the medical
corps aboard, said he sunk the ship
because she was carrying American
aviation officers and others In the fight.
Ing service OF the allies. He added
later That the vessel was carrying mu-
milton stores. because OF an explosion
which occurred aft.
All lights were burning when the |
Llandoyery Castle was torpedoed |
These included huge electric cross |
over the bridge and strings Of white /
and green lights on either side. The |
Red Crosses ON the sides OF the vessel |
were Illuminated.
According to Red Cross information,
many were killed In the engine rooms.
There Il hardly any doubt Of this. as
there was no response 10 Captain
Sylyesters signals from the bridge
after the torpedo struck. AS the en-
ginemen were either killed or left
their posts, there was no one 10 shut
on the power. aud the ship kept on
her way Notwithstanding the great
holes torn by the torpedo, not begin
ming 10 slow down until the water
rushed into the boiler room, extingulsh-
Ing the fires
Nursing Sister Margaret Frazier.
daughter of the late Dunean
Cameron Frazier. formerly Lieutenant
governor OF Nova Scotia. was In charge
~ the sisters aboard the Llandovery ,
Castle.
One OF the boats OF the Llandovery ,
1astle, containing twelve nursing sis
ers, was seen to capsize, according to !
atest Information. The sisters were I
,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05

President Announces United States
Has Sent over i.0i9.ii5 Men.

Washington. More than million
American soldiers have gone 10 France.
The exact NUMBER .oi0. ii5--was
disclosed In correspondence between
President Wilson aud Secretary OF
War Baker. made public July ..
90 this number approximately 7o0-
600 are fighting troops.
The tmbarkations IN the months Of
MAY. 1917. 70 and Including June, 1918.
nsa as follows
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
T. N. T. WATTS EXPLODE.


Syracuse. \. y.--At least sixteen
persons we're Killed aud 200 injured
and the huge plant Of the Semet- Sol
way company at Split Rock. near here.
virtually wrecked by two explosions Of
fgfpifrotuiuol.
Terrific conclusions from the esplo-
sioDs Of the war powder rocked large
buildings Ia the center Of the city.
smashed plate glass windows and
caused a panic IN the residential dis
trict.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Wilson vetoes Lonoer Hours.

hington.-Congress eliminated a
legislative rider requiring government
clerks to work eight hours a day in
stead of seven from the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation bin
Tuesday, after President Wilson had
vetoed the measure because of the pro-
vision. Salary Increases for the clerks
of $120 a year TO meet the increased
cost of living were left unchanged.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Armed Prisoners Aid BoIsheviki.

London.-That the Bolsheviki in
Siberia could be overthrow easily but
for the support of armed prisoners re-
leased by them is the contention of the
Hardin correspondent of the Daily
Mail In dispatch dated June %
he says of 10000 prisoners fighting on
the side of the Bolsheviki in trans
Balkalia. 1000 are Magyars. who are
the chief source of Bolsheviki strength.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Senate Approves Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON appropria-
lions of more than twelve billion dol
lars for the prosecution of the war
and comforting authority on the presi-
dent to raise as large an army as may
be necessary to insure final victory,
the senate Saturday afternoon passed
the army appropriations bill. There
was not an opposing vote. The bill
had been before the senate almost con-
tinuously for five days.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05

Washingfon.-Ten new drydocks are
TO be built with the S2o.0o0,0o0 which
at the request of the shipping board
has been added by the senate appro-
prlations committee 10 the pending
sundry civil appropriation bill.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Advocate 80 Per Cent Tax.

Neutrality-suspicious. immediate effect
of the disclosures of profteering made
in the report of the federal trade
commission will be to stimulate the
group of senators who last year de-
manded taxing so per cent of war
profits.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05

Washington he Interstate com
merce commission has granted rail
roads an additional thirty days In
which TO file schedules OF increased
freight rates ordered Jy Director Gen.
eraI MeAdDo.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Germany Accepts Proposal.

Washington. Germany has accepted
the Invitation OF the United States TO
send representatives to Berne. Switzer-
land. for conference on August 8,
with the American delegation, on the
general subject of exchange and treat
ment of prisoners OF war.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05

Mount Union. Pa.-Fire destroyed
four buildings OF the Aetna Chemical
company. About 10000 pounds OF
gsneotton were destroyed. The loss Is
estimated at 100000. There was no
loss OF life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05

The total number OF troops returned
from abroad, best al sea and casualties
Is SlG5. and % these. because off the
superbly efficient protection which the
navy has given our transport system.
only 29i have been lost at sea.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Martial Law for Austria.

Parls.-Swiss dispatches received
here Thursday say that, owing TO the
seriousness of the food situation In
Austria Hungary, martial law is ex-
pected momentarily to be proclaimed
throughout the empire.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Two Airmen Killed in Texas.

Fort Worth, Texas.-Lieutenant De
C. Ravenall Jr, of Washington, ID. c..
and Corporal Ray L. banning of Cres-
co, Iowa, stationed ut Hicks aviation
field here, were killed when the air
plane fell in flames.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05

Parsons, Kans.--John III. Winfield.
negro, who recently confessed to the
murder of three members Of the Wick
family, November 13 last. was secretly
brought here Friday, pleaded guilty
and sentenced to life prIsonment.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Americans Take More Prisoners.

Washington.-Capture of 300 Ger
man prisoners and the destruction of
three German airplanes by American
aviators was reported by General
Pershing in an official communique
Saturday
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Suffrage Goes over.

Washington.-'rhe woman suffrage
resolution on which a vote was pre-
vented by an opposition filibuster,
Chairman Jones of the suffrage COM
mittee announces. will probably not
come up again before Auanst.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
y. M. c. A. Heroes Given Honors.

New York.-Acts of conspicuous
bravery under fire displade by Y. NJ. c..
A. war zone workers were rewarded
last week by decorations and citations.
according to cabled dispatches received
at Y. n. G. A. headquarters.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Dutch Furnish Huns Food.

washIngton.-On encouragement
from The Hague that The Netherlands
has agreed to export potatoes to the
belligerent nations, brought the dis
closure Tuesday fhat the United States
has information of Hollands intention
to export $4,000 tons of potatoes to
Germany
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
sritons Drop Thirteen Hun Planes.

London.-British aviators in aerial
combats on the western front Friday
shot down seventeen German air.
planes and sent six others down out
of control. Three British machines
are missing as result of the COM
bats.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Building Collapsed, Twenty Injured.

Sioux City, Iowa.-The toll of dead
in the Ruff building, three-story brick
structure at Fourth and Douglas, which
collapsed at 1 80 Saturday afternoon.
was estimated at 10 to 20, with a score
more injured.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
spiri. Of Revolt in Austria.

Paris.-There have been rebellious
outbreaks among the garrisons Of the
cities OF Gyor snd PEGS, Hungary, as a
result OF which 1000 of the military in
VOWED In the mutiny have been con
demned to death.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
peI.y in Mailing Checks Explained.

Washington. misunderstanding of
the war risk insurance act either on
the part of the enlisted men or by his
dependents has cnused much Of the de-
lay in the mailing of monthly checks
Tor aiIotments and allowances.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Mexican e.ndI,. KIN Americans.

Houston. I'exas.--Four American
citizens were killed by Mexican bandits
near Tamplco. Mexico. Saturday, while
carrying the payroll of the Mexican
Gulf on company.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
conscription Plan Not Abandoned.

LondOn.-When his proclamation
calling for Irish volunteers was Is
sued there was no idea of abandon
ing the possibility of conscription,
yiscount French. the lord lieutenant,
declared in speech Wednesday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-05
Won kuehImann to Retain onice.

Amsterdam.-The Berlin press Is
now predicting that DIR. Won kuehl-
mann. the German foreign secretary.
Will retain his office. In fact, II is GER
tain. the newspapers decltre. that he
will remain at his post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

Miss Phelps, sister of Mrs. Alexan-
der, will remain in Washington for the
winter at the Donald, 1912 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

United States In prohibited In . bulletin
Just published by the War Department.
An exception is made. however. in the
case Of officers and men about to en-
bark for service abroad and those just
returned from such duty. In those
~ ~. however. the ''oversea" caps may
be worn wfails At the port Of embark
alton only. Enlisted men returning from
abroad are required to turn in their caps
to the port quartermaster. who will is
sue service hats In lieu thereof.
The Official reason given for this ac-
ton is that the caps in question are
part of the uniform Of the British army
and not part Of the uniform Of the SOL
diers Of the United States. They are
worn in Europe by special permission
given by Gen. Pershing, commanding
the American expeditionary forces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

Joined bysAra Butler and, Miss Jane
-Mra Robert Lee Billiard, wife OF
M Gen 7. mahin Fer home w at Ltsie
Rock. Ark, during her husbands ao-
Rence In France. -
Lieut. Col. Peter c. Bullard, o. s. A..
returned last week, after short visit
to his mother. Mrs. Robert Lee Bull
lard, wife Of Maj. Gen. Billiard. U.
8. A.. at Little Rock, Ark.
Capt. Philip c. Nash, U. s. A., with
Mrs. Nash and their little daughter.
Erma Harriet Nash, are making their
home for the season at 300 Sd street
southeast in order to be near the
Nash is on duty,
Col. Hetrick, U. S. A., now on duty
at the Washington barracks. will be
Joined here shortly by Mrs Hetrick.
Maj. Thomas H. Rees. jr., U. S. A.
and Mrs. Rees have visiting them at
West Point the latter's mother, Mrs:
John W. Heard, who recently visited
Mrs. Conklin at Washington barracks
Mrs. Fred Hahn, wife of Lieut.. Hahn,
U. S. A., hasgone to Camp Forest, Ga :,
to remain with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Q: E. Deepen, while her husband
is in France.
Mrs. Alfred Riddick, wife of Capt.
Riddick, U. s. A., has gone to Los
Angeles, Cal. for a two-month visit
to her husbands mother. Mrs. H. c.
Riddick. After that Mrs. Riddick will
go to Norfolk, Va, to remain with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Nash.
during Capt Riddick's absence abroad.
Capt. William Mannheimer, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Mannheimer will come to
Washington this week. They are at
present in ST. Paul. Mimi, visiting
Capt. Manufacturers mother, Mrs. Jacob
Mannheimer.
Lieut.. George Martin, U. s. A.. fol-
lowing a visit to his parents. Judge
and Mrs. William H. Martin. at Nor
| folk, has gone to Fort Monroe, Va,
where he was recently detailed to
duty.
| Mrs. Clarke v. Sutton, wife Of Capt.
Sutton, U. S. A., has gone to Piedmont
Cal, where she will remain with her
parents, Gen. Oscar F. Long, U. S. A.
and Mrs. Long, during her husbands
absence in France.
Col. Winoughby Wake. U. S. A.. is
visiting Maj. Wake Truxton, U. S. A,
and Mrs. Truxton at Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. H. o. Olsen. wife of Mai. Olsen,
o. S. A., has gone to Holly Springs,
Miss, to make her home during her
husbands absence in France.
Mrs. A. S. Cowan, wife Of Col. Cowan
| o. S. A., has gone to Leavenworth
Kan. where, with her mother. Mrs.
Houston, she will remain during her
husbands absence in France.
Mrs. Haynes. wife of Capt. Haynes
| U. S. A.. has gone to New Orleans for
a visit Of several weeks prior to going
! to Berkeley, Cal, to remain during
her husbands absence in France.
Mrs. Haynes will have with her for
the winter at Berkeley, Mrs. Barlow
wife of Maj. Barlow. U. S. A. who is
also in France.
Maj. F. v. c. Crowley. o. S. A, &C
jcompanied by Mrs. Crowley and their
| daughter, Miss Mary ]. Crowley, has
arrived in Washington for a stay of
six weeks, during which time Maj
Crowley will take a course. OF instruc-
ton with the general staff.
On their way to this city from Sar
Antonio Maj. and Mrs. Crowley visit
ed the latter's sister. Mrs. Otto Linck
at Leavenworth, Kan.
Mrs. Robert Perkins, wife Of MAJ
| Perkins, U. S. A., has gone to Nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

Col. Robert R wallach, o. s. A.. is
at present in command Of the military
police at Camp Kearney, Cal, where
he has been joined by Mrs. Wallach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

Lieut.. Col. Bruce B. Butler. U. S. A.,
who for the past eight months. fol-
lowing an accident in an airplane. has
been on sick leave. has now returned
to active duty and is at Rockwell
Field, Cal, where he will shortly be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27
RAN ON "ovERsEA" CAPS.

Soldiers, With Certain Exceptions,
Forbidden Them in United States.
The wearing Of ''oversea" caps in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

Col John L Lyndall. U. 8. A., now
on duty in Washington, was Joined
here last week by Mrs. Lyndall and
their little son, Jack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

Col. William E Gilmore, U. 8. A..
until recently on duty in this city.
has arrived for station at Kelly Field,
Tex, to the command of which post
he has been assigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-27

at Newton Highlands, Mass. during
her husbands absence In France. =,
Mn Alfefd, wife Of Lieut.. Afeed.
q. 8. A. arrived In this country leet
week With their two children from
Gatun. Canal Zone.
Mrs.. II. e. Robertson. wife OF Capt
Robertson, q. g. A.. has gone to Hous.
ton. Tex. for the winter.
Gen. John Glenn. U. s. A.: accom-
panied by Mrs. ana MISS Ciem' mas
returned to Washington for the
winter.