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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
SAW DEVASTATION
BY THE GERMANS
In Forenoon Almost None
of the Residents We're
Encountered II
AMERICANS AFFECTED
The Occasion Was Made Demonstra-
Z ton That Might Be Accorded
to Conquering Head
AMERICANS AFFECTED

BRUSSELS, June 10, (Associated)
President and Mrs. Wilson, with
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth as
guides saw the devastation visited
upon Belgium by Germans. The first
part of the visit deeply affected the
Americans. The second phase was of
entirely different character. In the
forenoon almost no residents were en-
countered. In the afternoon, the ap-
pearance of the President at Ypres
Ostend, Zeebrugge and finally Brus-
sells was made an occasion of DEM
onstrations that might have been ac-
corded conquering hero. With
President and Mrs. Wilson were
Margaret Wilson, Bernard M. Bar
uch, Gen. Harts, Herbert Hoover, and
Commander Baker.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
Work With Others,

No matter how much enthusiasm,
how much ardor, how much btilliancy
we may have, if It is misdirected It
cannot help, but it must hinder the
work of the world. Learn to work
with people, not against them. Stand
always for what is right and against
that which is wrong. but do not throw
your energy into constant striving
against theories and opinions. and even
actions of others. Let your ardor and
enthusiasm and your love Of life be
constructive. Strive to build up and
not to tear down, for that is the way
to help on in the scheme of living.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
The Old Name for Windsor.

English royalty has resided at Wind
sor castle ever since Edward the Con-
fessor built a hunting lodge just at
the place where there CAME a great
curve in the gentle river. In his
"Child's Guide to. London" Mr.. A. A.
Methley writes that the old name for
the place was Windleshora or Windle-
shores, which may have meant wind
ing Shore" from the curve of the river
at this point. Other say. however,
that the word is derived from the
Saxon "Nindle," willow tree.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
Gievres Built Into a City
By Engineers of the
U. S. Army
1sO STORAGE HOUSES
Has Refrigerating Plants, Engine
Terminal, Rcmount Depots and
Others
France, on board the "a. E. F..
Special"
April 20, 1919


Speciap
April 20, 1918
Dear ALL
Our journey inland from Bordeaux
led us first to Tours, where we ar
rived yesterday morning for the pur-
pose Of visiting the main salvage
plant located at st. Pierre du Corps.
Having visited this plant before
took the advantage of this stop to
run up to the office at Headquarters
and get my mail. l was glad to find
a letter from home but disappointed
to receive an order revoking my leave
to Italy. No reason for the latter
was assigned, perchance it is the re-
suit of recent developments at the
Peace Conference.
Of the salvage plant shall not
write as | told you some time ago of
my. previous visit. We left about
9 a. M, on the main line of commune
ication, over which the bulk of the
supplies for the A. E. F. pass, en-
route for the great intermediate sto-
rage project at Gievres, which is the
largest depot supplying the American
forces.
Work on the General intermediate
Storage Depot was commenced in
August, 1917, when the name
"Gievres" meant nothing more than
the location of a village SO small that
it was neglected on most maps. Am
erican engineers transformed it in
little more than a year into a city
that stretched north and south nearly
seven miles and east and west ap-
proximately one and one-half miles.
In addition to the structures neces-
sary to house it's soldier population
of 25,000 it contained 1870 ware hous-
es with covered area of 4,500,0OO
square feet, one of the largest refrig-
Grating plants in the world with ca
pacity for freezing and storing 49,
100000 pounds of beef and produc-
ing 500 tons of ice daily, large en-
gine terminal, gasoline and oil stor-
age, remount depots, and various 9TH
er and auxiliary activities.
We were taken about the project
on fiat cars, getting off only to go
through the refigerating plant.
Aboard the cars we were taken out
to Romorantin, nearby, to view the
facilities of Air Service Production
Center No. 2. Here more than 500
acres of flying fields we're cleared arr
100000 square feet of buildings of all
sorts erected, creating a vast plant
where large proportion of the air
planes, liberty motors, and other Air
service equipment were assembled
and prepared for use. Here, too,
wrecked and disabled planes were
sent for repair. The plant is now
preparing serviceable material for re-
turn to the United States.
believe that said in my previous
letter that we were favored with
beautiful weather at the ports. We
daily expected a change, however,
knowing France too we'll to dare hope
for a continued period of pleasant
CONTINUED ON page four)
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
GERMANS BECOMING RESIGNED
WILSON SEES RUINED BELGIUM
WILSON WILL GO :.
ON SPEAKING TOUR

WASHINGTON, June 1o.-It
is reported that President Wilson
hopes to leave Paris for Wash
ington June "a or Is, if Germans
sign the treaty. Immediately af-
ter arrival he will address Cong
rcss.- After transacting pressing
business he will start to Swing
around the circle" early in July.
1t was stated at the White House
the Presidents plans a three
weeks speaking tour, explaining
treaty and league of nations.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
TROOPS ARE READY
TO GO TO BERLIN

COBLENZ, June 19.-Troop
concentration preparatory to a
further advance into Germany if
Germans refuse to sign treaty
began Wednesday throughout all
the occupied territory were the
orders received from Marshal
Foch, who sent similar orders to
all Allied forces in Germany.
American Commander Liget said
Americans were ready to move
forward at moments notice.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
WIRE STRIKE is
MORE ENCOURAGING

CHICAGO, June 1o.-Postal
Telegraph Co., with a view to
ending the telegraphers strike, so
far as the company is concerned,
sent notice throughout Sta e coun-
try that the strikers eraz
permitted to return, with contin-
uity of service up to and includ-
ing juno 20. Union leaders di-
recting the strike refused to dis
cuss the offer until after the con-
ference, meanwhile they say the
strike situation is more encour-
aging from their standpoint.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
which they came.

Which they came,
every power of the government
will be used to compel those who re-
main here to comport themselves in
that obedience to our laws and with
that respect for our institutions
which are part of the creed of real
Americans"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19

LONDON, June 19-Newspapers
feature British naval and other prep
arations in the event that Germany
refuses to sign the treaty and print
under big headlines: Unofficial re-
ports current. Grand Fleet has again
been placed ON war footing it is re-
ported. 1t is also reported Dirigible
R-34 has been diverted from trans
Atlantic fight and equipped with
bombs and machine guns and has
been sent or is going to Baltic, while
her companion Craft R-33, similarly
equipped left Wednesday for cruise
which will end at Kiel canal.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19
FRS WRATH
IS'NOW COOLING
"Sign Treaty, Be Through
With the Agony" is
the Comment
ENGLAND is PREPARED
Grand Fleet Has Again Been Placed
on War Footing and Dirigibles
Going to the Baltic

BERLIN, (Associated), June 80
"Sign treaty and be through with the
agony" is the gist of comment of the
Berliners today. Wrath provoked by
moral indictment contained in the
covering note of aAied answer, seems
to have given away to resignation to
inevitable.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-19

Good Thing to Remember.
For grit IN the eye apply a drop %
two of costor oil; it relieves the ir.
ritation.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

to make every housewife in the district mem
Der of the organization without asking her to
subscribe nickel
This is the first instance in the history Of
the country where an entire city has undertake
en- to unite all the inhabitants into one large,
cooperative agency There are a number of
small cooperative organizations in the city and
elsewhere, but only those who have subscribed
for stock can trade in them Such is the plan
of cooperative agencies here and in Europe.
The community organization proposed for
Washington will take in every family in the
district.
Cooperative buying and distribution are
practiced on a large scale in Europe, in some
places a majority of the population being serv-
ed by this method. 1t is gaining favor rapidly
in England.
Besides effecting saving of money the plan
has a beneficial effect in teaching people to
transact business for themselves and to be in
dependent of the state. They learn how to
trade and how to work together in harmony.
each respecting the rights and privileges OF
the others. Some of the leading statesmen of
Europe have obtained preliminary training
managing the affairs Of cooperative societies Of
this kind.
America always has been land OF plenty,
but mounting prices are expected to result in
a much wider application of the idea now being
developed in the District OF Columbia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Brad'sBit0 Verse
KNIGHTS.

KNIGHTS.
In days of old, when knights
were bold and all their deeds were
fearless. they rode along and
scorned the throng and used their
weapons keerless. They feared no
foe-smail wonder. though, for they
were cid in metal; their top coat
great was armor plate, their lid a
conner kettle. In days of now,
when knights do bow. they don
their headgear easy; they do not
heave with iron sleeve till they are
tired and wheeZy; but they're as
brave as those who gave to chiv-
airy her glory, and they're as true
as those who drew the sword in
ancient story. The knights to be
will all agree that they're the kids
of candy, they will not ride on
chargers snide nor keep their wea-
pons handy; but they will go to
tighten woe as swiftly and as sure
Iy as those who rode meath iron
load serenely and securely. The
knights who toll at desk or soil and
hustle for their wages are just as
great as those who safe and loafed
In other ages.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Law Enforcement Overdone.

In Chicago force Of federal revenue col
1ectors fastened out 10 levy upon people who
were engaging temporarily in the business Of
hauling passengers to relieve the situation Gre
ated by the street railway strike Taxicab
drivers are required to pay the regular license
fee of $40 or $40. depending upon the capacity
OF the vehicle operated, and extra $40 il
they fail to settle within a certain length Of
time
1t is proper to tax those regularly engaged
in operating taxicabs. but it is of mis-
taken zeal in law enforcement to exact the
fee for full year in such a case. Difficulties
the public has to endure bad enough at
best, without having those who might help re-
Heve the transportation situation discouraged
by too rigid application of law that was
not made to 1T such circumstances.
That is one trouble with the manner in
which statutes are enforced in this country.
Too often officers single out the easy targets,
like the owner Of a taxicab operating in day
light and in the public view. holding him to
strict accountability and letting bigger but
more wary game range undisturbed. Ten to
one the federal officers detailed to comb Chi
cago for unlicensed taxicabs might be really
usefulIy employed and without going out of the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Unfit for Service.

By his admission that he said THE only
war the Socialists want is a war against our
administration" Victor Berger proves that he
was and is unqualified to occupy seat in con-
gress. Like the speaker who addressed Rock
Island county members of the party at their
picnic last Sunday he advocates force against
the present system of government and he seeks
place as part Of its machinery only to destroy
it.
Anything the people Of the United States
really want they get with the ballot, even
to the abandonment of representative govern
ment for one administered directly by COM
munities, where those with the loudest voices,
the longest reach and the most self assertive
ness will inevitably rule those who are mOder-
ate in their personal demands and considerate
of the rights OF others. All Berger, Ruthen-
berg and their ilk need to do in order to bring
about the new order they advocate is to con-
vince majority OF the people that their the
cries are practical and will work out to the
best interests of the public
At the present time it is perfectly evident
that the majority is NOT in favor Of com
munism in place Of representative government.
The only way to deal with the champions of
the former is to give them a hearing. Let them
talk themselves out OF wind, but keep a club
handy and use it the moment they start throw
ing rocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

publican and the other Democrat favor the
ratification of the league covenant 1t is well
known that the association not only has no au-
thority to speak for the Republican party. but
through it's unreasoning attacks the league
covenant is causing serious embarrassment to
the Republican leaders who are opposing all
efforts to make the league party issue
The declarations issued by the Republican
Publicity association show that this organiza-
ton, or rather its officers and executive COM
mittee, for it represents no constituency, is
unalterably opposed to the entrance OF the
United States into any League of Nations or
other international agreement for continuing
the cooperation that enabled the free nations
to win the war. 1t advocates policy OF ma
tional selhshness, which the American people
repudiated forever when they entered the strug
gle for world freedom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Ex.Senator Bourne's Publicity.

The so-called Republican Publicity associa-
ton. which is conducting campaign Of propa-
ganda against the League of Nations, has no
authority to speak for the Republican party
and does not represent. in any way, the Re-
publican national committee.
The League Bulletin issues this warning,
because many persons have given attention to
the pronunciamentos of this association in the
belief that they express the official views of
the party organization. The Republican Pub
1city association is purely. private organiza-
ton. controlled by few Office holders and ex-
ONCE holders who include impIacable enemies
OF the League of Nations. It's statements rep
recent the opinions of the extreme group among
the opponents Of the covenant
The president, and one of the chief moving
spirits of the association is Jonathan Bourne
Jr.. ex-senator from oregon. Mr.. BouZne does
not even represent the majority sentiment OF
his own state where both senators, one Re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

x-Ray and skin Cancer.

X-RAy and Skin Cancer.
The treatment of cancer in re-
gions get-at-able from the surface
with X-ray is fairly satisfactory
in many inoperable cases and in
cases already operated on. The X
ray has distinct value as a pre-
YentiVe OF recurrence in the scar
after the removal of a cancer. as
a remedy which. may alleviate
symptoms and bring about a
change which renders an inopera-
BILE case ultimately operable, and
| finally as a cure of many cases Of
epithelioma or skin cancer.
In recent number of the Amer
zeal Journal of Roentgenology DR..
G. M. Mckee gives the results Of
X-ray treatment of a large number
of cases of epithelioma. Among
| 222 cases treated there were 201
clinical cures" In six instances
no benefit was produced by x-ray
Among 15S cases "clinically cured"
and observed for periods varying
from six months to more than Eve
| years "a suffered relapses.
Nineteen of the "a patients who
had q recurrence of the cancer
y
and II of them recovered. OF the
patients who failed to recover from
! the relapse after resumption of the
X-ray treatment, two were cured
with radium as were also two of
the first group who were not ben
Gifted at all by X-ray, and two
were cured by operation.
In five cases there was a second
relapse or recurrence OF the can
Ger within a year after the second
recovery, and in four of these pa
tents the cancers disappeared for
the third time under X-ray treat
ment; only one patient failed to
respond either to X-ray or radium
treatment.
1t should be remembered that
epithelioma or skin cancer is the
least malignant, slowest growing,
and most durable of all types Of
cancer. For the most malignant
or poisonous type called carcilo-
ma, such as commonly occurs in
the stomach or in the neck of the
womb and sometimes about the
skin, lips, tongue, etc, the X-ray
is far less helpful and indeed only
to be used to follow up operation,
in cases where the cancer is get
at-abIe with the X-ray
AS for skin cancer. this is the
type of cancer which the quack
boasts of curing with his local ap-
plications, caustics, arsenic pastes
and similar agents. True, a con-
siderable number of more or less
permanent cures of skin cancer
are obtained in this way, but speak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

ny question by writing The Argus Intlrma-
Washington. D. c. Give fun name and
turn postage. Be brief. All inquiries are
to each individual. No attention viii be
A. Yes. This tree might be graft
ed on a kindred plant that is al
ready well rooted and vigorous
The top of that plant could thea
be cut off so all the vigor of the
older tree would 90 through the
grated sprout. 1t might be posi-
bic thus to get fruit in two years
Q. When was the first counter
felt greenback made in the United
States? K. Y. R.
A. The first counterfeit green back
detected in the United States was
a SO bill, and was made in 1862.
The forgers were members of the
notorious Johnson family who had
their headquarters at Lawrence
Ind. Greenbacks in those days
were unfamiliar and therefore the
forgery escaped immediate detec-
ton.
Q. Is the council OF national de-
Tense still in existence? NJ. V.
A Congress has appropriated for
the continuance of the council of
national defense and it will be in
existence for at least another year.
1t will continue as liaison be-
tween industry and the government
through the period of readtustmei [.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Cooperative Buying.

In the city of Washington, which has firmly
established itself the community of them
all in the United States in which the cost of
living is highest-the community in which
meats. for example, sell regularly for IS per
cent more than they do in Baltimore 40 miles
away-the people have at last taken the bit in
their teeth and are organizing a cooperative
buying agency, to be placed at the disposal of
the whole community. which will purchase di-
rect from the producer and deliver direct to
the consumer, many of the staples of everyday
existence.
So they have hit upon the idea Of forming
a community food-selling organization which
will enable them to get food practically at
cost The proposed plan is to eliminate the
middleman in all food transactions; to use the
public schoolhouses as distributing centers and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
TlHIlS DAILY SHORT STORY

don't blame you, but it's the truth.
got mixed as to the exact road to
Derby. or you would never have
had the pleasure of stopping me.
You look as if it was that"
You are precisely right" came
the stern reply of the leader. "Tie
him to the tree yonder, men. 1t
will be two hours before We move
on for Chipperton.'
For where?' queried jim sharp
~, a culver of concern in his
tones.
For Chipperton. Where did you
suppose we were going to take
your"
ITO Derby. Wasn't it there the
crime was committed? OF course
it's Jail for me, maybe hanging, but
let it be at Derby, men"
Yes, it will be hanging said
the leader, land to make sure OF
it We won't trust your case to a
Derby milk-an-water jury. Your
class of thievery has become alto
gether too common in this country
Of late. and we vigilantes are going
to act"
Jim looked crestfalIen. Reckless,
cool and boasting character that he
was, as two of the men proceeded
to tie him to q tree Jim regarded
them anxiously. almost pleadingly.
''See here. fellows" he spoke. 81
have reason for wanting to be
taken to Derby. I've a very I'M
portant message. Maybe It means
life or death, to deliver to Mrs.
Mabel Tuthll. Can't you take me
TO Derby by way OF Chpperton
Come. -now9 Just Jet ne have half
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31
Today's Anniversaries

1844-The Fremont expedition re-
turned to Kansas from the far
west
1S5S-Conference of European
powers at Vienna to settle the
differences between Russia
and Turkey.
characterization Of the 4O0th an
niversary OF the departure of
Columbus from Huelva.
l9O1-British parliament voted
100000 to Lord Roberts for
his eminent services in South
Africa.
19O5-The Japanese captured the
island Of Saghalin.
19oe-Great fire swept OSAKA,
Japan, caused wide destruction
and made thousands homeless.
1914-Stock exchanges all over the
world closed their doors on
account OF the war.
1915-Russians evacuated Lublin
and Austro-Germans seized
Lublin-Cholm railway.
191e-Henry Edward Duke sue
ceeded Augustine Birrell as
chief secretary for Ireland.
191T-American tank steamer Mon
tano torpedoed by German
submarine and % lives lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-31

Amy reader can get the answer to
ton bureau. Frederic J. Haskin. Director,
confidential. the replies being sent darec
paid TO anonymous lettersl.
(Release Thursday
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
@. How many drafted men were
in the American army? H. r. W.
A. There were 100000 drafted
men in the army out of 100000.
The war department states that the
drafted men were in every respect
as good soldiers as the volunteers.
1t regards the draft as the most
revolutionary measure of the whole
war and as the most successful and
satisfactory way of raising a large
army ever employed by any nation.
O. What is the so-called finger
lime? L. II. D.
A. This is lime native to Aus
tralia. 1t is called finger lime be-
cause OF is shape. The scientists
of the department of agriculture
have of late years introduced this
fruit into the United States and it
is now being grown here but not
in commercial quantities.
Q. l planted a seed of q rare
fruit and the little tree is grow
ing nicely. 1t will probably take
it eight or ten years to bear fruit
normally. Is there any way / can
get fruit from it in shorter time?
z. F.