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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-08-03

1t Is getting time TO envy the man
who eats salt on his breakfast food
and doesn't care for sugar in his cof-
fee.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-08-03
NOTICE OF FINAL SUPPLEMENT-

Notice is hereby given 10 all cred
itors and others Interested in the es-
tate Of Charles G. Walser, deceased,
that 7, Mary y. Collins. executrix Of
said estate, intend 10 make, Final Set
tlement thereof at the next term Of
the Probate Court Of Buchanan Coun-
T.. State Of Missouri, TO be held at
the court house in ST. Joseph, Mis-
souri,, on the second Monday OF Sep
tember. 1913,
MARY d. COLLINS,
EXecutrix.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-08-03

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and others interested in the es-
tate of Elzeria Wildbahn, deceased,
that l, Squire T. Wildbahn, Adminis-
traitor of said estate, intend to make
Final Settlement thereof at the next
term of the Probate Court of Buchan-
an County, state OF Missouri, to be
held at the court house in St. Joseph.
Missouri, on the second Monday of
September. 1918.
SQUIRE T. WILDBAHN.
Administrator.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-08-03
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NcfolI ADMINISTRATOR.
Chas. A. Redfearn, Clerk.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-22
WHAT lHE RED CROSS DOES WITH MY MONEY!

Now this war is not of armies. It war OF
nations Thele isn't man, woman or child in Great
rtan IN Belgium, IN France in Italy, that is factor
in this war. ...
tell you that if you should co. as have gone about
those ruined districts in France had seen little children
four and five DID, driving in the at night had seen
hte ooys coming down the road : little bits of
with their arms full Of fagots that they accommodating
against the winter had old and old women working
IN the fields until dark that you looked you could
just make out those ghosy forms gathering in the
Tor France you would realize what this war u.s. what this
war means. +.
have passed through those towns and looked in the
windows at night where you would little here and there
and they were always working working working working
to carry on this It the armies of France that are
me essential thing to France in this war; the armies
England nor OF the other countries. Those armies will
their part and do it to nsh If they supported By es
peope oenand hene. Continued page fourla
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-22
HAVE | GIVEN ALL | SHOULD?

How much shall l give?" you ask. In return let
ask you few questions. First how much does the Red
Cross ask from all of America? One Hundred Million
Dollars
Second: How many persons there in America, of
whom the Red Cross asking aid? One Hundred Million
Persons.
Third How much that per capita? One dollar each
for every man. woman and child and FREE responsible
and irresponsible
Fourth: How many children have you? Will each child
contribute his share If he do will you contribute
for him?
Fifth: The average American family consists of five
persons If there but two in family will
contributing for three other who belong
to larger family whom the burden of dollar apiece
would fall too heavily?
Sixth: VIII you the burden of contributing to
Foep up the average for povertyrcken family that
never what it is have anything for their own comfort
and health to say nothing Of finding dollar apiece to con-
tribute to the Red Cross?
Seventh Will you assume your share Of the burden Of
contributing for those who mentally incompetent and VINO
do not understand the need for giving? Somebody, you
know contribute their share at 81 each we are to secure
that 81 per capita which the Red Cross needs.
Eight How about the drfters, the hoboes, the thou
sands of homeless ones? Somebody must contribute Tor the
Will you do your share?
Ninth: Have we reached the bottom of your pocket
book yet? How about the bottom of your heart?
Tenth: Can you afford to stop giving you have
done all your share and you can by any possibility
still give?
ms not time TO give because oChelo s''e ~ 10
time to give because others need.
This time give for the sake OF your pride 1t IS
time give for the pleasant feeling teaves 1t IS no time
give merely to get rid of the solicitor is the time to
give for the of making sacrifice that will teach just
exactly what 1t is time to give much that
you compelled to wonder how on earth you
IRE going manage it, 1t is time to give SO that your
hepmate must join you the sacrifices the giving entails
1t is time to do without and go without of the things
you have for ordinary comfort. Those to whom
the money goes have known any comfort for many long
days.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-22
RED CROSS MEMORIAL DAY PLANS.

Inc dea conceived by the Committee in CHARGE o tho
local ed Cross Campaign of dedcating Memorial Dav
the great cause mercy and hepune is proving nonnla
one. e " F~fNANA'
People living in all parts of the district covered NV tho
New O Capter organization manesting velv interest
IN the suggestion and unless all signs fail thew intend to on
the undertaking not only their presence Init in
every way possible. N -
Plans for the days activities have not been conotod h+
tns ucn IS certain will in way conflict with or
mar the arrangements made for the customary
the day. ~ A~ 0
The Red Cross intends to stage mamoth narado i'm
WHICH oil heo Gross members and all Civic Societies are e
pected to participate but is practically assured now that
ts paraoe WI" be held in conjunction with that usually given
by the veterans Of the G. A. R.
Ire afternoons program which includes the
auction Viii lie he'd at Turner Hall Park This has been
cene oeclce the New Um Turnveren having generously
o1e1ec ire r1e OF the park and building Donations
coming IN last but there be too much or too
aucs ana every one who has anything at all to give aay
Will be cordially received by the committee Anything
everything IS acceptable There is only one restrictio
Inc aruce should be in the hands of committee bv
on Memorial Day. Goods may be delivered either at the
dakota house or at Turner Hall delayed until the 3Oth
The fact that the Union Hospital Aid Society giving
tner annual Memorial Day dinner at Turner Hall Will addz
60 the convenience of those who wish to attend Cross
Dinner at home may be omitted and all can repair
orecy to the hall following the parade and program have
dinner and attend the auction
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-22

None Of us here can give as greatly as our boys
are giving and as others are yet to give. But CAM
we not sacrifice ourselves little? Will Vol take,
little from the comforts of your life and give not
mere "conscience gift" that saves your pride and
lets you say to YOURSELF q have given to the Red
Cross but a gift that cuts down into the quick
and hurts because it makes you deny yourself?
The noblest gift of all the billions Of this wars
vast budgets because the freest given,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-22

million mothers sons have gone to carry the
message Of America to a world war-weary These
sons Of must stand for what is right and true
and just no matter what the COST
The Red Cross stands beside our boys in training
here or "0Ver there"
The Red Cross watches beside the pillows of battle
broken and offers rest and sympathy to warorn fight
brief respite from the 'front.' For the sake of them
our splendid sodersif for other reasonyou must
give till your heart says STOP
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-22
RED CROSS CONCERT AT ARMORY

Prof. Reuter- is arranging for grand concert by the
Mixed Choir of St. Church. the College Chorus and Ho
mesters Band to given at the Armory Tuesday evening"
June 4th There will be admission charge of so cents and
the proceeds will go into the Red Cross fund.
GIVE! GIVE! GIVE! GIVE!
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
VETERAN Reporter
IS Called BY death
Moses B. Fleming. Well
Known New Castle Resi-.
dent, Dies Suddenly
SONS CALL TO ARMY
HAD AFFECTED HIM

Although in falling health for q lone
time. Moses 3. Fleming. OF New Castle
for 2s years a member OF the repor-
toral stan OF Every Evening. died nm
expectedly al his home last night
Death came suddenly and was due IA
heart trouble With which he had suffer
ed FOR years. While his condition grad
ually had become worse his early death
was not looked for. Ar Fleming
son. Charles Fleming. is listed in The
contingent 90 so to Camp Dix on sat
urday. and the thoughts OF parting OF
father and son. who were so closely
associated. worried Mr. Fleming con-
siderably and % is believed. had a de-
pressing effect on Mr. Fleming that az
gravsted his heart silment and hasten
Cd his death.
Mr. Fleming. known 10 his init
mates as "Mose. was rOtund and jolly.
and known 20 everybody in New Castle.
he had legions OF friends in Whining |
ION. too. lie first covered the rail- |
'oad and river front route at a time /
when there was keen rivalry between !
Of the various newspapers.
Sho took pride In "digging up news
TENS along that section About three
Years ago Mr.. Fleming ceased his active
Continued on Page Fifteen)
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
THOUSANDS march
TONIGHT TO HELP
RED CROSS DRIVE
Pageant Including IA Bands
and Many FraternitieS
Masses al s O. Clock
PIONEER REGIMENT
MUSICIANS IN Line

The following instructions for the
parade are issued by Chief Marshal
Colonel Weller =. Stover.
All organizations participating in
the parade will meet at their own
headquarters at : o'clock and Inn
mediately form into line prepared 10
move 10 the place Of formation on
French street so as TO arrive there
by 80 p. m.
4 representative Of the marshal
will be at the headquarters Of all
organizations that have sent notihca-
tiOn that they propose TO parade at
: o'clock and he will conduct the
organizations TO their places of for
nation.
The route Of parade will be: Form
on French street, near Public Build.
ing; march down French TO Front
street, 10 Market, up Market 10 Elev.
enth and dismiss.
Ia case OF rain. the parade will bs
postponed until SATURDAY night.
The line Will be formed. prepares
20 move Of s o'clock.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
Soldiers
HAD STOLEN AUTO
Three Who Broke Jail al
Du Pont Captured 10
Harrisburg
ARE BROUGHT BACK
IN sl'0LEN CAR

Three soldiers. James Martin, Oren
Holverton and Charles schaffer, DhO
sawed their way 10 freedom from
the barracks al Fort DUPONT, early last
Saturday morning. have been captured
in Harrisburg. Pa. and were brought TO
Wilmington this afternoon.
They were arrested in the Pennsylvania
town on a charge Of the larceny Of an
automobile owned by William HOiton,
OF Evansville. near Newark. Del. The
Holton machine was stolen on sunday
and word Of the larceny OF the car was
sent broadcast. The result was that
on Tuesday word was received at New
ark that the machine had been recOv-
cred in Harrisburg and the description
OF the men found with the car an
swered that Of the three soldiers who /
had escaped from Fort DUPONT
The soldiers. with a civilian named .
Ash. escaped from Fort DUPONT be-
tween 80 and 4 o'clock Saturday morn /
ing, Ash being apprehended a short /
time later. The three soldiers. who
wore part Of their uniforms. were seen I
boarding a train at Farnhurst early /.
that morning II is thought that they
went TO Newark by way OF Porters and .
after remaining in hiding there all /
day. stole the HOltOn automobile the !
next afternoon.
Police Sergeant Hahn and Patrolman |
Forman and a detail OF soldiers brought 7
the three prisoners and the stolen car
back to Wilmington from Harrisburg
this afternoon. The soldiers will be
turned over to the Fort Dupont author
tiles. i
Evening journal., 1918-05-23

Last instructions have been issued anc
final arrangements made for the great
Red Cross parade this evening. In order
that the long line OF march shall move
smoothly and that there shall be no
confusion in the formation. Col. Weller
2. Stover, grand marshal. has arranged
to have representatives az the head
quarters Of an organizations takins
part who viii conduct them 10 their
places Of formation.
The line viii be formed prepared 10
move at 8 O'Clock. The magnificent re-
sponse to the invitation 20 parade given
by the societies and orders Of this city
has made certain a picturesque and i'm
pressive turnout There will be four
teen bands in the parade some Of them
famous military organizations. Amone
he bands will be the Fort Dupont
Band. the Military Band Of the Delaware
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
CHAUTAUQUA THIS
YEAR, PATRIOTIC

Addresses by eloquent speakers in
the lecture field on topics pertaining to
the war in addition TO an interesting
musical program Of musical artists and
groups OF operate stars. will feature
this years Chautauqua that will open
the week Of June Z Season tickets
were placed on sale this week.
The Chautauqua will he held at the
same site as in former years. Delaware
avenue and Union street. and the price
OF the season tickets is two dollars.
Among the patriotic numbers will
be the lecture by Peter MscQueen. a
war correspondent Of reputation /.
Frank Dixon. who will speak on
Democracy at War" and Dr. Fred
erick Coan. The Tragedy Of Armenia
and Syria.
In the programs for other days will
be the tuneful and ever pleasing opera.
Robin Hood" the "Old Homestead"
and many concert numbers
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
BRAKEMAN ABOUT TO
QUIT JOB is KILLED

Knocked from a freight car Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train
which was backing upon a siding at
Newark last night. shortly after 10
o'clock. J. r. Dun, OF Baltimore, a
brakeman on a freight train was thrown
under the wheels and killed instantly.
When pulled from under the train
by men under the direction Of Dr.
Charles Blake, Dun was found to have
one side Of his head crushed and his
left arm cut of. lie was swinging from
a step on one Of the cars and was struck
by the freight station platform and
knocked off and under the wheels. The
body was taken in charge by Under
taker r. p Jones.
Dun was a new man at braking hay-
ing worked for the Baltimore and Ohio
Company only about one month, and
had intended to quit his job today. He
was 40 years Of age and has a brother
living in Baltimore. where he also made
mis- home, The body will be sent to that
city for burial.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
Hun BOMBS KILL RED CROSS MRSEDLERS MUST WORK OR FIGHT
DO DAYS WORK OR FIGHT,
CROWDER'S ORDER:
ORDER EFFECTIVE JULY |

Possible results Of the work or
fight" draft regulations announced
today.
Bar maids as in England and
France.
Mattresses in exclusive gentle
mems clubs.
Female "blOOmer" baseball teams,
with femme "Ty" Cobb's and Waller
JOhnson's.
Lady bcll-hops and footmen. In
stead Of men. female baihhouse keep
ers, elevator operators and messen-
gerS and u will be the hey-day OF
older men-until the registration Of
all men between rs and IS (Which is
coming next 10 eliminate idlers aud
loafers Of all ages who might work.
% summon before them the idlers an
DE non-essential workers listed abov'
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
AGED ALIEN ENEMY
ON WAY TO PRISON

William Oscar Homze, aged 81 years.
an alien enemy, who was arrested
some time ago at Milford by Deputy
United States Marshal Conway. was re-
moved 10 Fort Oglethorpe Ga. today
Instructions were received here on
Wednesday to deliver the prisoner to
the officer in command OF the train
arriving here al $50 o'clock today. it
being a special train conveying alien
enemies from New York
Hemze. who liked in a cabin at Mil
ford for the past Il years, stated at
the Federal Building today that the
reason he did not register as required
by law, was because he thought il
meant to be a soldier and he was too
old 10 fight.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-Maior-G Cen
eral Leonard Wood. senior maior-gen-
eral on the army list, will soon be in
foreign service.
His friends in the army predict he
will be corps commander soon after
he shows himself on the western line.
Wood early this year studied condl-
iions abroad and came back here with
a number Of critical observations. As
a storm center in War Department az
fairs for many wars he aroused officials
by his statements, but they denied that
any attempt 10 ditch him would be
made n is now established that for
eign service rs assured him.
Distinctive American participation In
the west line battling on a large scale
is likely at a comparatively early mo-
ment army officers said today. The
first field army will be assigned its
place on the front becoming a semi
Independent army for ofense and de-
fensive without heed TO movements Of
other forces except as governed by
general stragetical plans
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
ADMITS DESERIIOi.
SAYS He WON'T FIGHT
Buck, Companion Of FaverS,
Also Admits Breaking
Jail Parole
LOCAL POLICE
ROUND UP FAIR

Receiving word several days ago that
two men who had arrived here on Sat
urday were acting in a suspicious man.
ner. Sergeant King, Of the local police
department, on Tuesday arrested Cliff
ford Hobson Favers. aged 10 years. en-
ployed at the Hotel Stoeckle on 4 charge
Of being a military Stacker. The man
when questioned admitted that he was
a deserter from Fort Oglethorpe, ia
having enlisted at Fort Wyane, Ind
last year. He said he did not propose
10 enter the army again.
A search Of the mans room revealed
considerable mail matter addressed to
other parties. and two due bills made
ont in his name by the Postmaster al
Norfolk Va. showed that he had been
emploved in the pOstoiilce there This
Favers admitted, saying he sorted mail
there before coming TO this city by
,yav Of Baltimore The local detectives
also found a gold safety razor, several
other articles Of silverware. some or
which bore the monogram 'B.' These
PAYERS admitted. according to the po-
lice. that he stole from a mission in
Norfolk. Va.
Among the mail matter found in the
Youths rooms were photographs OF a
vessel OF the United state Navy.
Favers claims to he a resident OF
Evansville. Ind. He came here with
William Buck. aged p years, who was
also arrested admitting having broken
parole from a western state where he
was serving five years for forgery.
Having failed to mi out a QUESTIONABLE
he will be inducted into the Govern
ments service. Favers' case is now be
ing investigated by the police, who have
communicated with the postal suthori-
ties relative to how he obtained the
letters addressed to other persons and
mailed from Norfolk, Va.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
HUNS BOMB RED CROSS
HOSPITAL KILLING 100
NURSES And PATIENTS

Ing down the enemy commanders ma
chine
All the hospitals were within the
same general area. A score OF GOthas
participated dropping many bombs or
enormous size and still more numerous
small shrspnel ones. which burst on
the level ground
7 visited the scene Of the bombing.
Houses about the hospital were iD
splinters. One-half OF the entire hos
pitsl where the greatest death roll was
posted had almost disappeared. Nearby
was a crater IS feet cross and 10 feet
dcep. where bomb fell on the nurses
quarters. Chiipled with shrapnel
bombs, fragments. those who witnessed
the attack said they never had seen any
thing 50 wonderful as the courage OF
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
WIFE SAYS DU PRE-
DESERTEDAND ROBBED

Having been requested to communi-
cate with Mrs. Fred DuPre, Of Macon,
Ca. by Fred DuPre. her husband. De-
tective Tinsman, who arrested DuPre
under the ntme Of Donovan here last
week on O charge Of larceny preferred
by san Diego, Cal, authorities, has re-
ceived word from Mrs. DuPre stating
that her husband had deserted her The
woman explained that she had police
in the South seeking her husband, who
had left her after taking her sold watch
and SiOO
Detective Tinsman has advised the
woman TO have a warrant issued FOR
her husbands arrest on a non-support
charge.
It is not thought that the California
authorities will eXtradiate DuPre.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs

IHIItu Fftss SUN Correspondence
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE May 22.-Niore than 100 women
nurses. patients and attendants were
killed or wounded in a raid on a lsrse
number Of hospitals by German airmen
In this. the latest Prusslan ar etiacE,
g score Of huge GOtha airplanes cI.cled
over their objective, where the Red
Gross was plainly visible. dropping a
number OF bombs Of enormous size TO
smash the buildings and a still greater
number Of small shrapnel bombs to Kill
nurses and wounded The shrapnel was
timed 10 burst az the level of the
ground, so as 10 insure the greatest pos
sible destruction Of life.
British aviators and an,i-aircraft guns
bsttled with the Hun squadron bring
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
NOW At NEW CHEMICAL PLANT.

Harold NJ Neasey, son Of Or. and Mrs.
Benjamin r. Neasey. who enlisted IN
the Ordnance Department Of the army
some time ago, has been assigned 30 the
new government chemical plant at
Sheffield Alabama, where he VIII hold
an important position as chemical en-
gineer Mr.. Neasey was FIRST stationed
at Fort Mott. Dr. and Mrs. Neasey re-
turned from a visit to their son yes
terday and stated that the new pro-
ject is a gigantic undertaking
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-All men sub
iect 10 draft must do a mans work or
fight"
This rule. operative July I. provides
that all loafers and men not in useful
occupations listed in deferred draft
classes must engage In useful war work
or be drafted into the lighting service.
Provost Marshal General Crowder an
nOunced today the plan for this new
system. II will seize at once upon gam
blers race track men, walters, barten-
ders. club, hotel and apartment attend
ants; persons engaged or occupied in
games. sports and amusements, with
some exceptions; domestic servants,
sales and other clerks Of department
stores and other mercantile establish
ments.
Dependency exemptions will not pro-
tect men thus classified.
Local boards will conduct the weed
ing out process. They are empowered
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
DIR. HOWELL CAPTAIN
In MEDICAL CORPS

Dr. Harrison W. Howell. former
mayor. has been notified OF his appoint
ment as captain in the Medical Corps
Of the army, and is TO hold himself in
for assignment to duty. Dr.
Howell expressed a preference for as
signment to duty in France.
Evening journal., 1918-05-23
TO RECRUIT IRISH ARMY.

DUBLIN May 2aThe conscrpton question in Ireland may be
settled by the formation OF Irish army.
recruiting operations planned for Ireland vii be n
the follow the drum" system learned today Recupps
will be established throughout country while regiments headed
by bands viii parade viii be bsaded With hs
present irish brgad.s thus Irish This re'rses
the previous attitude Of the ONCE