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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
WILSON GOES
TO CONGRESS
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protective legislation to insure
the governments not losing
money put into such improve
ments.
Laws authorizing the govern
ment to compensate the railroads
on a basis of the average net
operating income OF the last
three years.
Necessary measures for protect
ing travellers and shippers under
the government leased regime.
Authorization to the president
or McAdoo OF all power to run
the railroads during the war.
For Good and All.
Out of financial web thus
woven no one, neither directors,
stockholders, administration of
ficials nor labor leaders believe
the transportation systems will
ever extricate themselves to re-
turn to private operation.
The moment the question of
money to rehabilitate the rail-
roads Is raised, the government
ownership advocates will begin
their active campaign. They de-
clare that once the government
invests directly in the railroads,
the only way it will get its
money back is to take over the
lines at a valuation which elimi-
mates the $5,O00,00O,O0Q admitted
water in the 100000 900, 900
railroad capitalization.
Expect Quick Action.
The presidents address was a
pain, business message, taking but
15 minutes to deliver, and was
received quietly by the legislators.
Immediately the president con-
cluded Rep. Sims, chairman of the
house interstate commerce COM
mittee, introduced a bill carrying
out the presidents recommended
tions. The committee will take
up the bill Monday. Sims expects
report next week and will press
for immediate action by the house.
Immediately after the senate re-
convened, Senator e. D. Smith,
South Carolina, ranking member
of the interstate commerce COM
mittee. introduced an exact. dupli-
cate Of the house bill. 1t was re-
ferred to the interstate commerce
committee, which will take it up
Monday, thus providing simultane-
Gus action by house and senate on
the presidents recommendations.
May Fix Wages.
Senator King has prepared a
resolution calling on the senate
commerce committee to report
whether legislation authorizing
the government to fix wages of all
workmen engaged on government
contracts would be constitutional.
IL the committees report is favor
able King will introduce a bill
authorizing such wage Standard
cation.
King admitted today the enact
ment of such law undoubtedly
would react on the labor market
generally, resulting, in fact, in
government wage fixing for the
whole country.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
DRAFT ACE May
BE RAISED Is

On the other hand, the older men
are more likely to yield in large
numbers the occupational skill so
necessary in the varied compost
tons OF the modern army.
Under the national selective
service system which seeks to
distribute the burden equally
among the willing and unwilling,
1t Is important, if not essential, to
include the older men because the
smaller proportion of them is like
ly to enlist"
All Gard Indexed.
Under the new system a card
index of the abilities of every man
will be compiled in Washington
after the questionnaires are all re-
turned. In this way the govern
ment will be able to put it's finger
ON men of certain trades just when
they are needed.
THE whole labor problem can
thus be controlled" Crowder
points out, adjustments forced
where right and proper that they
should be forced, and in this re-
spect this nation will be in the
most advantageous position ever
occupied by belligerent power
In this or any other war"
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RUSSIA ANGRY

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the last few days has brought
home to the Russian people Ger
many's sinister duplicity.
No peace is possible, in the Ger
man view, without Germany's vir-
tual annexation of Lithuania, Po-
land, Courland and Esthonia.
That part OF the armistice be-
tween Germany and Russia relat-
ing to troop movements expires
Jan. ~. What rs to happen then
is something no Russian will
prophesy.
Thousands of Russian troops
have been withdrawn from all
fronts; the transport system has
been allowed to melt away; the
whole military system is disor-
ganized.
Foreign Minister Trotsky to-
day forwarded a formal note to
Persia, offering, In accordance
with the armistice between Russia
and the central powers, to evacu-
ate Russian troops from Persian
soil on condition that Turkey do
likewise with regard to Russian
territory held by her.
1t was reported today that for
mer Premier Kerensky was pre-
pairing a formal record of his SER
vices in the revolution for pres
entation to the constituent as
sembly, presumably as the first
move in his campaign for rehabili-
tation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
A Reception
To British

The British non-commissioned
officers at Camp Lewis, represent
ing the four Of the British Isles,
will be given a reception at the
First Congregational church Sun
day afternoon at 5. Tea will be
served.
Sunday Is being observed in
Great Britain as a day of fasting
and prayer for England and her
allies. Because of this the men
from the camp VIII be invited to
share the forum service at 7
o'clock. AS part of the program
the service flag Of 81 stars will
be presented to the church by the
women of the congregation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
ALLIES MAY ALTER
BOLSHEVIKI POLICY

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, Jan. 4. - The
dramatic turn of events in
Russia today will, in all like
lihOod, affect the allied cause
more than the winning of
great battle.
1t may mean, first of all, recog-
milton by the allies of the Russian
bolsheviki government.
Certainly it seemed likely to-
day to result in another joint eff
fort by the allies to aid Russia in
working out her own destiny.
AS observers saw the situation
today, the effect of the complete
and convincing proof offered at
Brest-Litovak of Germany's sinis-
ter annexationist plans will be
psychological, political and moral
not alone in Russia and Ger
many, but particularly in Ameri-
ca and neutral nations.
No one in England has much
hope that Russia will be able to
resume the war in case of defin-
fte breach. That is practically
impossible, owing to the condition
of the Russian army.
The Brest-Litovak negotiations
have proved that commercial pene-
tration and economic domination
Is Germany's particular game in
Russia. The revelations must in
evitably strengthen the allies res
olution to wage war unremittingly
to victory.
A Russia dominated by Germany
dwarfs even the Mitteleuropa
scheme in its vastness.
Prior to the meeting of the Rus
sian constituent assembly, it was
generally agreed here that 1t
would be impossible for England
to grant formal recognition to the
Lenine-Trotsky government or to
acknowledge M. Litvinoff as that
governments ambassador in Lon
don.
Meanwhile, It was admitted that
the situation necessitates unoffi-
cial dealings with the bolsheviki
which, in the absence of British
Ambassador Buchanan, will 30
done thru some commissioner
holding the confidence of the Rus
sian officials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
RECRUITING
GUARD HERE

Any man between the ages of
18 and As may enlist In the WASH
ington National Guard company
for Tacoma to replace those now
in the service.
Recruiting of the company to
peace strength. of 1875 began FRI
day, under the direction of Capt.
H. G. Winsor< who will command
1t.
The company probably will drill
three evenings a week. Capt.
Winsor has been appointed to the
command by Gov. Lister thru
Adjt. Gen. Thompson. He is a
veteran Of the Spanish-Amerioan
war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
IT COSTS TO
CASH CHECKS

A service charge of to cents
will be made hereafter ON all
checks Of 500 or less coming into
Tacoma banks from other cities
except Portland, Spokane and Sc
attic, IL drawn on banks in other
parts Of the U. S., according to
the new ruilgn.
Another ruling is the classifi-
cation of collection charges, with
initial fees varying according to
the kind of note.
The owner of check must now
pay the expenses of exchange.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
ROTARIANS GET
A SERVICE FLAG

A concrete service flag was
given to the Tacoma Rotary club
Thursday by Fred Randolph
Smith. The flag is in three coll
ors, two feet wide and three feet
long, with six service stars.
It will hang in the rooms Of the
Rotary club at 10th and A streets.
Those whom the stars represent
are: Capt. e. G. Wheeler, Mai.
H. Whitacre, Capt. Stuart Wilson,
Lieut.. w. e. Lowrie, Capt. E. A..
Rich of Camp Lewis and Lieut..
Il. G. Heinrechi Of Bremerton.
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claim Gar
Planned War
On Socialism
United Press Leased Wire.)

NS"tcu HTOss i-easeu WIN
PETROGRAD, Jan. 4.-That
the cars government was In COM
munication with German autocracy
seeking the formation of an in
ternational convention which
would lay plans for a worldwide
fight against socialism, was re-
vealed in documents unearthed at
the foreign office and made pub
lie by the bolsheviki government
today.
The archives show pour parlours
had actually been begun at the
time with this purpose in view.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
SHINYO
RUSHING
TO PORT
united Press Leased Wire.)

A PACIFIC PORT, Jan. A
fire on the Japanese freighter
Shinyo Maru No. 2, which threat
ened to destroy her off Hawaii,
has been partly controlled and the
vessel is rushing at full speed for
a Pacific port, radiograms recelv-
ed today from a United States ves-
sci which is standing by, state.
The ship and cargo are valued
at 100000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
LIST EQUIPMENT
IN STORES HERE

Information as to the amount
of army equipment in Tacoma
stores is wanted by the quarter
master corps at the camp. The
Commercial club has been asked
to assist in this survey.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
STORK ON JOB IN
TACOMA LAST YEAR

There was q 800 per cent in
crease in the birth record of the
year 1917. In 1917 there were
1872 births in Tacoma, while in
1916 there were 546.
There we're 998 deaths In the
year just past and 546 In 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
BRITISH LINE
IS ADVANCED

Neu HEess Le~seu "EcJ
LONDON, Jan. 4. British
troops advanced their lines south
of Lens last night, Field Marshal
Haig reported today.
North of Cambria, in the neigh
borhood of the canal du Nord, he
said, there was local fighting yes
terday afternoon, resulting In no
material change in the military
situation.
Hostile artillerying was report
ed during the night in the Bulle-
court and Ypres sectors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
BORHEK NAMED TO
EXEMPTION BOARD

Gov. Lister has sent to Presi-
dent Wilson the name of Russell
j. Borhek as a member of local
exemption board No. 2, to succeed
f. Shoemaker, resigned. The
presidents appointment OF Mr..
Borhek is expected next week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
SCHOONER IS
in DISTRESS

dUUtteS Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4. -
The four-masted schooner Mary II.
Foster is in distress off Duxbury
reef, the port of missing ships"
according 30 wireless messages re-
ceived here today.
Tugs were sent out today to
search for her. She Is a vessel of
$50 tons. Duxbury reef Is 80
miles from here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04
Week End M arket Specia Is

Featuring foosufs OF highest quality at money
prices Your opportunity stock your aror for over Sun
day and make worth while economies
Remember that close tomorrow ut D. m as usual
and ORDER early Shop In possible not con
venient our phone service is at call from am to pm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-04

100 Of our famous Punphfn
pies that aro % popular With
Saturdays trade. very 99m
special 1t, each .ZJ6
Fifth Bareain E1ooR.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01

in rest blllets. The next day our cap
tain asked for volunteers for bombers'
school. | gave my name and was ac-
cepted. | had Joined the Suicide club,
and my troubles commenced Thirty
two men of the battalion, including my
self, were sent to l., where we
went through a course in bombing
Here we were instructed in the uses
methods of throwing and manufacture
of various kinds of hand grenades
from the old liam tin" now obsolete
to the present Mills bomb, the standard
of the British army.
1t all depends where you are as tC
what you are called. In France they
call you "bOmber" and give you med
ais, while in neutral countries they
call you an anarchist and give you
life"
From the very start the Germans
were well equipped with effective
bombs and trained bomb thrOwers, but
the English army was as little pre-
pared in this important department OF
fighting as in many others. At bomb
ing school an old sergeant of the Gren'
adler guards, whom l had the good
fortune to meet, told me of the dlscour'
agements this branch Of the service
suffered before they could meet the
Germans on an equal footing. (Paci
fists and small army people in the
U. s. please read with care.) The first
English expeditionary forces had nc
bombs at all, but had clicked lot OF
casualties from those thrown by the
Boches. One bright morning someone
higher up had an idea and issued an
order detailing two men from each
-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
Estate of
Minnie Thomas
late of MiddlcbuIy
STATE or VERMONT !

StTATE or VERMONT 90
- DISTRICT or ADDISON "''
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
NJ rcsaid.
To all persons interested In the estate Of Min.
ME Thomas, late Of Middlobury In said district
deceased, GREETING;
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 18th day
Of March, next, At nine O'Clock a. M, for exam
ming ana allowing the account Of the admin.
strator Of the estate Of said deceased and
for a decree Of the residue Of said estate TO the
lawful claimants Of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given 10 all persons inter-
ostod In said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day assigned,
In the Middlebury Register a newspaper pub
lshcd AT Middlebury, In said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified 10 appear at
the Probate Office in Middlebury In said district.
on the day assigned then and there to contest the
allowance Of said account II you see cause, and
10 establish your rights heirs. legatees and law
full claimants to said residue,
Given under my hand this 23d day Of Feb'
ruary, 1915,
CHARLES l. BUTTON, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
Estate Of
Edward j. Mathews
late OF middIcbuTy
GTATE or VERMONT

CNTATE or VERMONT
RpHTWlCr or ADDISON, a3.l
10 the Honorable Probate Court for tho District
of Addison
T0all persons Interested 100 the estate Of Edward
j, Mathews, late Of MlidleburY 10 said District.
deceased, lHfEriNG ,
At Probate Count. holden at MiddIehury,
within md for HHId District ON lhe .alh day of
February, 1915, am instrument puWOriinR no be-
thelast win and Testament and C0lIcIl thereto Of
Charles j Mathew, late NJ MddIebury, in said
district deceased, were presented 10 the Court
aforesaid forl'rohhtr,
And II III ordered by sad Court that the 18th
day Of March, 1913, a. nine O'Clock q. M, a. the
Probate Office In said Middlchury be assigned for
proving said Instruments and that notice thereof
be- given 10 all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully In the Middle
bury Register, a Newspaper circulating In that
vicinity In said district, previous 10 the time
appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate Of said viii and oOdie
II you have cause
Given under my hand. at Mddlebury, In said
district this 10Th day Of February, 1918,
CHARLES l. BUTTON, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
Vermont
arms
To prospective buyers !:

DO YOU realize what a Real
Estate Agent can and will do
for one wishing to purchase
a farm} II so YOU must be
aware Of the opportunities
G iven to procure the best bar
gains, Think OF the time
and labor wasted in searching
the country for a farm, Time
means money to energetic
men, Why not go to the
Real Estate Agent and get
what you want at the right
price,
Now is your time our list
of farm property is complete.
Prove it by a visit to our
office,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
Estate of
Herman A. Peck
late of Middlebury.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court TO- the District of Ad-
Olson, commissioners, to receive. examine. and ad
just the claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate of Herman A. Peck, late Of Mid
dlebury. in said District. deceased, and sill
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said. at the National Bank Of Mddlebury. in
the llth day of March and 10Th day of August
next. from | o'clock p. m, until o'clock p, m.
on each of said days and that six months from the
Goth day of February A. b. 1918, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Mddlcbury Vermont this Goth day of
February A. d. 1918.
c. Brown.
Robert +. Pinney, Administrator
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
Estate of
Amanda WhittenIOre
late of RiptOn
TATE OF VERMONT
- nICTpICT oE ADDISpN- IS

STATE OF VERMONT
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Amanda Whittemore, late of Rpton, in said dis
trict, deceased. GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Middlebury with
in and for said district on the 18th day of Febru
ary 1918, an instrument purporting to be the last
VIII and Testament of Amanda Whttemore, late
of Ripton, in said district, deceased, was pre-
sented to the Court aforesaid, for Probate.
Aud it is ordered by said Court that the 4th day
of March, 1918. at the Probate Office in Middle
bury be assigned for proving said instrument;
and that notice thereof be given to all persons
concerned. by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the MiddIebury Register news
paper circulating in that vicinity IN SAID district.
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court. at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Mddlebury in said dis
trict, this llth day of February, 1918.
CHARLES |. BUTTON. Judge,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
Estate of
Joseph II. Little
late of Salisbury

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Ad.
Olson, Commissioners, to receive, examine. and
ad lust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Joseph II. Little, late Of
Salisbury. in said District deceased. and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the late residence Of the deceased, in the
town Of Salisbury. in said District, on the llth
day Of March. 1915 and 18th day Of August next,
from o'clock pm. until o'clock p m. on each Of
said days and that six months from the 10th day
of February A. ID. 1915 is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Salisbury. VI. this 10th day Of Febru.
airy A. ID. 1913.
Paul s. Field.
Lillian f. Little, Salisbury. VT, Executrix. 8
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10 1 8

has many desirable positions in store for thos
who secure a course of practical training n.th
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01

gaIhcd rhcTc0r or The Prusslan. Sud
denly about four inches Of bayonct
protrudod from the throat Of the Prus-
sian soldier, who staggered forward
and fell, | will never forget the look
Of blank establishment that came over
his face.
Then something hit me In the LETT
shoulder ana my left side went numb.
1t felt MS If hot poker was being
driven through me, felt no pain
just a sort Of nervous shock, A bay
onct had pierced me from the rear. |
fell backward on the ground but was
not unconscious, because | could SEQ
dim objects moving around me. Then
n flash Of light in front Of my eyes and
Inconsistencies. Something had hit
me on the head. l have never found
out what 1t was.
l dreamed was being tossed about
in an open boat on heaving sea and
opened my eyes. The moon was shin
ing. l was on stretcher being car
ried down one Of our communication
trenches. At the advanced first-aid
post my wounds were dressed. and
then was put into an ambulance and
sent to one Of the base hospitals. The
wounds in my shoulder and head were
not serious and in six weeks had re-
Joined my company for service In the
front line.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01

Executors
Floyd c. Reese. Middlebury. Vt.
Franklin II. Reese. Ferrisburg. VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-01
CHAPTER XII.
Bombing.

The boys in the section welcomed me
back, but there were many strange
faces. Several Of our men had gone
West in that charge, and were lying
somewhere in France with II little
wooden cross Mt their heads. We were
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-06
AQUEOUS DIVIDENDS.

The usual remedy Tor increased
operating expenses Is higher prices.
The Nebraska State Railway COM
mission has found a different cure
in the case OF the Lincoln Traction
Company, which owns and operates
the Lincoln trolley lines and pow
er. heat and light plants.
When the corporation. finding
itself running behind, applied for
permission TO raise its rates. the
commission proceeded 10 make a
thorough investigation OF the COM
pany's affairs. As result. instead
OF granting the desired increase of
income at the public expense. the
commission ordered the company
to reduce its expenses by cancell-
ing the entire issue OF common
stock. because it was issued with
out an equivalent being paid into
the treasury" More than that. 1t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-07-06
TEACHING WAR.

France and Britain have been our
masters in the war game. Thus far
We have been under their tutelage.
mastering the new fighting art as
they have learned il in the school
oil experience. We have added
some small elements ourselves,
which may turn ont to be improve
ments. At any rate, We now have
big body OF men trained to the
minute, ready to beat the Hun At
his own game. We are turning ont
graduates in a steady stream. Our
war schools are complete in or
ganization and equipment, and
quantity production has begun.
We are now ready to do Tor
smaller allie, what our big war-as-
sociates have done for us, to pass
along the instruction, to use our
great training outfit for the bene-
lit OF allied nations less prepared
than we are.
An invitation is therefore being
extended to our Latin-American
allies to send troops here Tor train
ing along with our own. We hope
that Brazil, Cuba, Nicaragua. Costa
Rica and any other neighboring re-
publcs that may decide to take a
more active part in the war will
accept the invitation. They can do
so with entire self-respect. just as
We ourselves lost no self-respect in
learning at the feet OF the French
and British.
We should take particular pleas
ure in such close association as this
would mean Tor the young MAJ
hood OF neighboring peoples whose
political ideals are so similar. who
are all in the same boat, and who
ought to know each other better.