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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
RIPPING RHYMES
By WALT MASOE.
CORN PONE.

Some loyal woman from tho south
should teach us how I" make corn
ponc, the kind one pushes in his mouth
and bids farewell to grief AMI Eru<In.
All kinds OF bread are being mad" /"
take the place Of wheaton l0a'"S: in
ventivo women arc arr<tyed AROUND the
nations cooking stoves. I've eaten
bread composed "f r!c.. Nv" eaten bread
ihcy made of bran. and some was pumN
and some was nice. and some WAS bat
IN also ran I've eaten stuff they called
corn bread. tho kind that helps tn win
the war: and ii outwciEhrd bar of
lead and tasted Tx" excelsior. Iowa 81;
IN" south they make corn rnr" 'hl;
suo,hes the soul. it IL 50 Gicc: 4 PAM
pcred monarch ~ MS 1truu" might
envy one who has slice. |: had
southern pnne to cat | would mot car"
fnctooth comb. If all III" mills qu.t
grinding wheat until the sTi"Cklrl COWS
COME home. Anon 4 north woman cries.
ct know just how that pom" is Wld'
TO all the secrets oC hi trade" ma
then she tries 10 show her skin. nu!
I've been down SriIth. and | am w|s-
makes corn bread That | would ljk. -
shovel into Kaiser NIll until his works
went on n strike. W" rau't max" irnu.
deserving fame. all h"rc$; nnrih"rn"rs
nilow: I wish SOM lnynl ,."uti"rn d:,Inn
would travel round and show rs h"W.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
CHANGES IN THE MAP

The map makers will have some
work when the war ends; and the
work will not be confined to Europe
At least two new states are going to
be carved out of the Ottoman empire.
The new Arabian kingdom has already
been established and has received the
recognition of Great Britain and other
allied powers. Arabs have been fight
ing side by side with the British in
tho recent operations in Palestine and
have materially helped win the victo-
RES credited 10 Gen. Allenby's forces,
The Holy Land. now cleared of the
Moslem' for the first time in 200 years,
will never BE- restored to tho Turk.
Some form Of independence will be
given 10 Palestine and q new Jewish
state will be erected.
\ significant development will be
The passage OF the holy cities Of Islam
from Turkish control. Mecca and Me
t.'na as cities of Arabia will be con-
rolled by the new Arabian state and
Damascus and Basdad are likely to be
attached TO a new Syrian state.
Great Britain and France have been
next 10 Turkey. the great Mohamme-
dan powers Of the world. In Morocco
and Algiers. Egypt and India. they
have many thousands of Mohammc-
dan subjects. The new states, which
will be largely under their influence,
a!" the sacred places Of Mohammed-
anism. They mean more than mere
territorial change. The moral power
Of the Turk rs the head of Moham-
mechanism will be gone, and with il
RI" great part which Turkey has
played in the world will be closed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10

A. tho end Of :hr second day OF tho
nfth German offensive on the wSs;
front !; n""q:n" apparent that the
cn"my'S striking power has boon greatly
reduced. Coming 81 soon after III" coli
laps "i 'hc Austrian attempt 10 break
through ia" Pave line and the Italian
su,,.,.~S,.S IN Albania IN" latest Gcrn!au
jaIlur, t. achieve material results con-
$tIIut'S Il revelation T.! weakness which
plainly Indicates IN early reversal OF
roles.
Had III" Germans In their operations
west and cast Of Rheims succeeded IN
developing tn" striking power hat char
aCtcr:"ed their hrSl nEfcnStv" in PIcardy.
III" allied forces would iinrc retained the
dr:cuS:v" part which has been forced
upon ih"m by German military enter
prise since March 81. IN" initial turn
81 ,H"utS N. ,hc moment. however.
pointed distinctly Ia ilIH conclusion that
IA h" crucial region OF IN" conflict Ger
many is losing the power Of initiative.
II sh" has not already lost II.
In order To r"nlixr fully tho signil-
cameo ~: the latest German blow II IS
necessary TO recall til" political setting
amid which il WIS undertaken. I'm lh'
"vH Of the attempted advance NON
kUehlmann. as secretary Of foreign az
fairs and later Chancellor Won lIcrtlinS
himself. defined G"rrnauT'S war aims.
Germany informed IA" aiInd powers and
tho world oi h"r purpo~" - achieve IA"
Cipitatcd the war. Germany $CrN "d
motto" on America AMI her allies / hat
she would not tolerate Il peace that
would LIMIT GcrtHany's opportunities for
nla;rrial growth and expansion. The
chancellor wen; into details 10 III" "N-
ten: 9. announcing That Germany would
hold Belgium as Il pawn Tor ncSo;;a-
TONS
The now offensive began aln,os: be
fore ;hc echoes OF IN" cha!""l l"rS voice
had dird out in the Chuh"r ue The
RrIch>:uE The blow WIS intended ~ i
Demonstration Of Grrmany's ability In
cNaCt the terms she had outlined.
l:ut The blow that was designed -
cnnvincr the allied nations Of tn houe-
l"SSn..S9 81 th"ir cause fell weakly. n
like n" first great hlow :hat. the Cor
mans struck in Pir2rdy. and III" one that
followed il IN I'land"rs This Cr"a, super
offensive did not possess IN" element o.:
surprise. II found III" Americans pre-
rarrd west Of ChatcauThicrry and IN
m" bend Of tho Marine. 1t found tho
French and Italians prepared west OF
Rh"ins. Ii found the French prepared
in Champagne
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
We Who Are Your Women
BY THopos1A GARRISON.

We who ar" your women. when have
VIC failed you:
We who stood beside you when dread
or doubt aSsaIlcd you
In the old days Of living ere the var
call hailed you?
We who are your women. We handled
you the sword.
We promised faith and aid and
We babe you forth 70 battle IN The Ser
vice Of the Lord.
We promised faith and nno and
strength To- be- your sure reward.
We who arc your women. now that
you are gone
Shall VIC sit with lido hands, thinking
every one.
her work is done:
VIC who are your women. you call us
overseas
For shelter. care and c"nfort-yct
stcrncr things than thrS".
All that makes for might aud strength
against our cntmIes.
We who arc your women, 10y all that
makes our pride.
Ry love By hope. hy courage. Ivy fears
our hearts denied.
Pledge these scndingS TO you through
service multiplied.
We who arr your women. be sure we
see Alright
The single duty left for US who sped
you to the light:
We who gave the sword IL you've
must keep It bright!
We who are your women. when have
we failed you
In the old days Of living ere the war
call hailed you"
AS VIC gave the promise so We keep The
We who arc your women We will no,
fail you now.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10

For this oFf"msIv" Tho r;"rman nigh
! communal had mustered ali ~ avatld!'l"
strength. II had ruiuh'd even the 49,
e.ntlHl war industries Tor every avail
;l!l" man. II had Gust every material
rr$ourC" into the pool Of buLtl" The
lHilur" !" max" mrtcrll :;.iiu* "i i'rrl-
tory IN thc first I'VE day. ami IN" Sue
cess "f Nh American r"unt"r-atlackS
at FnSSuS and tr,.%Inrr. FURNISHED the
,nelsrr" ur In" dri"r!"rali"r al Ger
many; strength and Of inr growth III
IN" power uf the tli.rS 10 dial with any
crcntualiiy |; became apparent that
unless the wholly uU"N prr''d happened
IN IN. n"ar future III" "ntir" herman
plan - md the war Dy Il series IT swift
and vigorous blows "n TIA" west 'front.'
MAS forrd""mrd 10 failure.
Checked III her drive - l'arls. checked
in her dash for iii" channel rurt~.. ncli
On III" Marine and lrIrp"l up a. i;hclms.
! Germany ais" :"rs d.r" om"n$ If failure
nj IN" Nv" uthcr European !roul-!a
Italy AMI in tn" RalKan$.
Ia both ~ thCS" secondary thclicrS
Of war IN" important factor * tn" r.
vIval uf tho striking power 81 Italy.
$mariing under III" hmmrIrt;on e.. the
r..VrrSrS which they suffered on thr
lSuu2u last autumn, IA" ltaiInn& have
"Crm back with impr"SS!v" power ~
r"Cup"r;l' ;uu uu va fronts. 'n Ia liHrc
into Il puurl. isiI 'iv:"uS!N". Ia NJ
banin the! hnN' ur.T"n ~" Nu>triaus
back for Il d;+i',i,,." that nSur"s IN"
safety Of Avl"na. and Law" "'"s,"d
from jh"Ir hlst"r.c enemy II" strongly
held kry-;"wn Of l;"rn.. l:v uNrir
achievements rh"r haN" "rn>"'!ialcH Tho
"itlir.. Hlilrd llu" ~ ~, l;aiklH.N and
h;tNc endangered 'h'' right wlnS - ! h'
EuIgariaus Nh mann defenders NJ Ia:
central Powers Grnt IN tn" southeastern
ih"at"r Of wa.
l;ui the factor :hat = Of greater So
u'iiranr" Ihan cv,n thu st.n"uIng IF
!ialY after !'S r"I,rSIS = ;it'. .:ruHih 81
the American army IL Frame,
This - IN. factor 'hI; mHS "vntrihui"',
rnnr,, than ANY Other SIn%,r fore" H. M.
iruStrnti"n - III" German Su""r-"fI"n-
Slvc OH tn" W">t 'front.'. ~" ~ tn" iic-
tor that ~ ,i",'Iu', :" "\':i an lErr"A
iuENrClSh; uruu TN" halauv'' e: - wCr IN
tho immediate" future.
III" transportation OF LEO Gao lHI'f
equipped and in'rnSivr'y trained! So
di,r& Ia Fran" ur |" lH!r IL m
uchi"y1m"n, unprecedented ia history.
/; - an achievement whi"h L. "ii"adl
written ih" words - III S''hiaii.' '!'i"in
~ tn" walls Of thu t"inpi" t.: 'i'ri"u'
inrLrialiSm.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
Dark Days for Germany
Seen by Journalist

AMSTERDAM, Tuesday. Oct. o.-Wai.
ter lathenau. in special article IN the
Berlin Foinssische Zeitung. which bear;
the caption. ~ Dark Day." and whici,
anticipates n negative and humiliatimr
answer from President Wilson. says:
We allowed ourselves to be carried
away at An unripc moment into an ur-
ripe decision. We shall be asked -
abandon Lorraine and perhaps also Al
SAGE. Danzic may be claimed as 4 POLISH
port. The restoration of Belgium ana
northern France may be run into dis
Siised war indemnity Of. fifty billion
ministry of defense must be created.
marks.
Was that taken into ACCOUNT Who
ever has lost his nerve must be super
coded. In tho event Of an unsatiSfac
tory reply, not n day must be lost. y
consisting fcivllians and soldiers. with
wide powers and call every available
man TO the defense of the fathcrlanL.'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
Liberty Bonds j.

/ IIrcmcnt as painful and expensive AZ
possible. and. luckily for him. Lud",-
dorffS ilatory strategy is playing c"iI-
startly into his hands. Ludcndorff has
I hrcn generous feeder to Foch ever
! since July is last. just as SO many g:
/ the Austrian and PruSsian gcncralIsS:
mos used 10 be To Napoleon.
ono Of the chief danger points n
the western German line is the stretch
between Cambria and ST. Quentin. F"ch
! attacked again at that point yesterday.
: Tho British Fourth and Third armies.
aided ny an American division en-
gagged in big turning movement SOUTH
cast Of Cambria. Here the allies arr no
! longer driving east, but northeast. SOCK
inE 10 cut the road between Cambria.
and Tc tatcau
According 10 unoflciaI reports yestcr-
: days attack forced the German line
back from tw" TO four miles on Wild,
front.
On tho sector cast Of lie Ca:cet the
! British reached Fremont. which les
thr"" miles northeast OF Bohain. NJ
Fremont the British have cut the ron'l
. from Camhrai 10 Guise and are ab"u;
nine miles from La Catcau. to the north
east. and about tho same distance from
GuiSc to the southeast Al Esncs III"
- 'S'N'A 'tllS lIlIfe HlICS AVN ~
'-hinbrai-Lc tatcau road and at "an.-
DnIN only two miles from 1t.
Tht French. north Of Rheims. hay"
reached the confluence Of the supp" ana
.Aisn" rivers. at Condr-sur- Aisnc. Cross
ing the AiSne here and ut Bcrry-au-ba".
General BCrthclnt's forces will BE- ahIc
10 turn tho eastern end Of the them'n
dies DANES. to which the Germans ar"
sui ClusinS. They will also be able hr
advancing up tho Aisnc valley 10 turn
! lh'. German positions on tho north bank
az the Su.ppc The ,.,rmnn hold on IN"
big bend Of the AiSnc between Berry
'au- Sac and Not!zl"rs is being rudriS
challenged by F'ut:h. \ clearance OF THIS
whole !.apu-Aisn" valley front is one al:
, the rcrtalniIcS or the near future.
In Syria 4 French fleet has occupied
Beirut and RrltiSh cavalry have reached
two towns. thirty and thirty-thrcc miles.
respectively. northwest OF Damascus
| TIL" two branch railroads cast from Bel
rut to tho Damascus-Allcppo trunk line
Will soon hc put 10 use by the allies.
md with Beirut as a new sea base, the
advuisc tn Aleppo will be greatly has
tened. All northern Syria is now open
10 the allied aruieS Of deliycrance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
NEW BOMB BEING
USED BY GERMANS

PARIS, Oct. 9.-The Germans. durirs
the last few days have been usir; IN
their air work Il new type of infiaiH-
mablc bomb combining great rffcrtiN'-
ness with light weight. A single AR
panr. it is said. can carry zoo Of ihc>'
ironh$
The only way OF lighting the rr"
caused by this new form OF dcstruct!Y'.
weapon appears To be- the isolation -!
the blaze. AS pouring water on IT ~
literally adding fuel In the flames "H
account OF Tho chemicals Of which the
bombs are composed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
THE OCEAN NOT A DEFENSE

Three hundred and eleven thousand
two hundred and nineteen American
soldiers were transported across
the ocean in September. T'hi; il 4
rate OF about 1900 per day This
marvellous performance has been 20.
ing on since April l. 1918. We have
organized and carried across The
water nearly 40 million u.cn. We
have provided n" equipment. thr tnu-
nitions. III" foo! and the clothing 20
keep th"s" men in T"asonahl" comfort
over three thousand mil"s awav from
their base of supplies
Before this war i; vas 4 militatY
axiom that a great army could NOT b."
transported across tn" ocean. Great
Britain apparently found i. GiNicul,
and very costly TO send quarter Of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10

Democratic meetings demanding IN
conditional surrender are reported
from Germany. The German people
have been fooled and misled long
time. Let rs hopo they are at last
beginning to sec the light
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
THE MILK INVESTIGATION

4 casual reading Of the reports OF
the milk Investigations alleged to be
conducted by the City Council raises
some interesting questions.
Is the investigation for the purpose
Of ascertaininC whether or not the
large concerns mentioned have been
imposing upon the public" II so. why
is the scope OF the investigation linn
tied to the period Of sixteen months?
II is understood OF course. that no
blame could attach 10 the present city
health officer if The practices alleged
occurred at L time before he came into
office On the contrary. i it is ap-
parent that these practices were COM
mon before he came into office and
were then discontinued. il would be
AtLer 10 his credit than 10 his dis
credit.>-
Is the Investigation FOR the purpose
Of airing controversy between Coun-
Gilman Habig and the City Health Of
fcer. or for the purpose Of really in
forming the public as to the kind Of
milk it has been receivinco
A very peculiar phase OF the 81
called investigation is the appearance
of City Solicitor Cullinan as cross
examiner oc witnesses testifying
against the milk companies. The milk
companies are represented at the
Ahearing by very able attorneys. and i
would seem that these attorneys
would be quite capable OF protecting
their clients interests without the
jealous assistance Of the City Solici-
tor.
AS a matter OF fact, the genera! in
resigation savorS Of disposition on
the part OF Council 10 diScrndit the
charges. to beiittle Witnesses and 10
prevent thorough presentation OF
facts rather than 20 secure the entire
- truth.
- The motives OF tho councilman who
= presented the charges are not OF seri
= Gus importance 10 the public. Whether
{, be and the CITY Health Officer have
p q controversy does not particularly
}. concern the public. The public does
- want to know if unhealthful and dan
. gerous practices have been engaged in
- by concerns furnishing milk 10 :; large
y humber Of people. !: wants 70 know
I whether these practices have been en-
:, gagged in for 4 long time or for a short
time, and the public IS entitled. 10 have
20 that information.
- 1t is he duty Of city officials 10
probe thoroughly all charges. and cer-
.1e1nly it Is not tho duty of city Off
Gals to browbeat. ridicule and Try
to break down witnesses who APPEAR
= before them. On tho contrary. it is
= their duty TO protect such witnesses.
and to encourage other Witnesses to
appear.
Certainly tho experience tina: one
young witness had at the hands of he
City Solicitor At The last meeting
would not encourage any other Wit
ness voluntarily TO appear in In" case.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10

Prince Max Of Baden probably
thinks by this time that this thing OF
being Imperial Chancellor isn't all fun
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10

The success Of the Liberty Loan de-
Ponds on YOU.
The Washington times., 1918-02-08
Amsusen 10 Maota1doLtao

WHAT HA\RoENS UHEN ToO LEAUF
EoAhdS WHEN 700 WEC II. SoFC-
EMS WHEN ToO USE e AND sHRINt<s
VAEN You UASH IT!- A eA<E Or
SOAP.
TOO SSsr beg sSSsE ISSt IS, slse' OORe-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
One-Piece Pajamas

OF fine quality. rich lustrous flesh color satin,
empire style with tucked points over shoulder;
one pocket and fancy trimmed rufflcs at ankle;
trimmed in lavender ribbon. p17 IN
Priced .........,.........,. ID 4 sCJU
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20

There many new and handsome models lust
recently unpacked and placed on display. Gar
ments that will meet with the approval OF the
most discriminating woman,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
Special Monday ~

you this winter this selection of good
should interest and especially
this price.
There are many becoming styles long slender lines
various ideas to pockets belts large
of
these coats are richly with urhreequa full length
models lined throughout with plain and fancy silks
Velour Bolivia Fancy Mixtures etc. shown the
popular shades
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20

KNITTING CLASSES y You
are invited to attend our free
classes in knitting; held every
day. to II, . to s. Second
Floor.
EXPERT MARKING OF linens.
also hemstitching. done here.
Second Floor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20

STORE HOURS: $3.50 to
$50; Saturdays, $3.50 to
6-giving this extra hour
a day to our employees to
do Red Cross work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
.ONCE-A-DAY DELIVERY

To conserve man-power (by
government request) tn / s
store makes only one deliv-
cry a day. Goods bought one
day will be delivered some
time the next day-no speci-
fled time given.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
KresiSfbly Charming
NeW Autumn Sui
Specially Priced Monday

the kind of suits will be proud to wear smart simple
of that who well dressed like
for downtown for dressier occasions.
exclusive models developed in Wool Velour and Gabedne some
pockets BELTS ashes etc. the collars and
cuffs nur blended squirrel etc The skirts
smart pockets and both wide and narrow belts.
F1oor
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
Wash Satin Gowns

In flesh color: slip-ovcr sleeveless styles;
round neck, ribbon run top, trimmed with fiet
lace and hand embroidered in dainty Go IN
pastel shades Priced ....,.,.,... - IL AsOU
Envelope Chcmisc to match; priced ....,. $6.95
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
Step-in Envelope Chemise

Developed in rich quality flesh color satin, In
empire style ribbon run band top with ribbon
shoulder straps; deliberately trimmed with Val
onccuo mCes and insertions. CT OK
Priced Observation-Disclosures. ID sOO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-20
ChQrmeuSe

~
! fff.4f:fE55zF' !
/ Christmas
/ For the Boys
/ "Ouer There"
II The War Department rules
that only one Christmas pack
age may be sent TO each
member OF the American Ex-
poditionary Force, and all
III packages must be mailed
with enough postage to carry
ii them to Hoboken, New Jer-
sey. by the 18th OF Novem-
II ber.
ii All articles must 20 in
iii zAnNalnAR 0NlNl
II inches and must not exceed
three pounds In weight.
These containers can only he
III had from the Red Cross on
presentation OF coupon
which will be forwarded from
| abroad from the next kin OF
each OF the boys in Foreign
III Service, No coupon, no con-
II tainer.
II Packages must, before mail
II ing, be inspected by the To-
| cal Red Cross Chapter, who
II will stamp them with n Ger
II tificato OF inspection. No
II package can be mailed with
out this certificate.
Below we list number Of
Gift suggestions that may be
sent to these boys
II Wash Cloths 80, sc TO 25c
Face Towels ..,I5c TO 500
Turkish Towels, 15c to $500
Tooth Brushes. . 19c 10 SOC
II Shaving Creams. Zoe TO 35c
Shaving Powders, ,.1Oc to sSc
Safety Razors. .S1.O0 TO 5000
Hair Brushes, .Si.OO to 5000
Toilet Soaps. 1Oc 10 soc
Combs. 500. I0c TO soc
Trench Mirrors. 3Sc to 7Sc
Housewives, up from soc
Khaki Toilet Sets 81. so 10 SIS
Handkerchief. 1Oc to 75c
Socks. s.......,,25C 10 $3.50
Muftlers. rs......5 soc TO $1,000
Neckties. ....,..5 soc to $3.50
Books ..,.....,,...... csc
Cigarette Cases 81 so to $3.50
Stationery .35c TO $3.50
Gloves. $3.50 to $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
BIG INSURANCE
So, 900 Seamen Are Insured by
Uncle Sam.
A Total of S115,O0O,O0O in In
Surance Has Been Issued.

Secretary McAdoo today announced
that more than $4,000 masters, Off
GERS and seamen who are manning
war zone have been insured by the
United States government against the
perils of submarine warfare.
This insurance, which is issued by
the seaman's section of the bureau of
war risk insurance of the treasury, de-
partment, has amounted in the ag-
gregate to more than $115, 100000. r
Total claims since last June. when
the seamen's section was established,
are in excess of $4,000.
Recruiting for Americas merchant
marine is being spurred on by the
broad protection and liberal terms of
the governments insurance Men who
formerly hesitated to join this service
are now eager to do so, for they have
financial protection for themselves
and their loved ones.
Must Have Insurance.
Insurance for the men of Americas
merchant marine is compulsory as to
vessel traversing the war zones. AL
tho the law does not require that it be
taken thru the bureau of war risk in
surance, virtually the entire civilian
personnel of the merchant-marine is
insured by the bureaus seamen's sec
ton, for the current government rates
surance.
The law provides that if the owners
of any vessel traverSing the war zone
fail to insure the master. officers. and
crew before the ship goes to sea, the
secretary of the treasury may take out
insurance for them with the bureau
of war risk insurance and may furth-
er fine the owners not more than
$1,000.
Equal to IL Months Pay.
The insurance must be in an amount
equal to twelve times the mans
maximum permitted by the law is
$1,000 and the minimum $500.
Seamen's insurance affords protec-
| ton in the event of disability or death
resulting from war perils and provides
for compensation during detention
following capture
When the American tanker, Cam
| pana. was torpedoed and sunk by q
German submarine last August, her
master. Captain Albert Oliver. was
prison-camp. Since then Captain Oil
ver's wife has been receiving from the
Bureau of War-Risk Insurance a
monthly check for $337.50.
Customs Collectors at all ports SCI
to it that no American merchant yes.
sci sails for the war zone without the
necessary insurance protection for the
crew.
Without this insurance, 1t would bs
extremely difficult, il not impossible
to obtain sufficient force to man thu
country's rapidly-growing merchant
marine.
Men of the army and navy who arr
assigned to merchant vessels or trans
ports are not eligible to take seamen':
insurance. but may insure with tn,
United States government thru tn.
military and naval division Of thu
Bureau of War-Risk Insurance.