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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-12
PERsHING ON THE Y. N. c. A


eral Pershing and E. c., Carter. of the
Army Y. M. c. A., are printed in full
below. They are interesting in that
they recount the steps which led to
the Y. NJ. G.. AS assumption Of the
suffers Job for tAe army, at Per-
shing's request, and in that they show
the generals conclusion as to the
value of the Y. M. C. A. service
On Jan. 10th, Mr.. Carter wrote to
General Pershing as follows:
"A year and half ago you re-
quested the Y. NJ C. A. to undertake
the operation of most exchanges for
the American expeditionary force in
order that Officers and enlisted men
may not be taken away for that pur-
pose from their paramount military
function of training and fighting
."As soon as hostilities ceased we
raised with you the question of wheth-
er the time had not come for the, Y.
NJ. c.. A. to be relieved OF the opera
ton of post exchanges in view of the
fact that there was no longer the
same pressing demand on the mani
power of the army for training aid
fighting. When we first raised the
question it did not appear to you that
it was feasible in the best interests
OF maximum service to the army that
change be made. Now the situation
is materially altered.
Recent general orders from main
headquarters and requests from large
numbers OF commanding officers have
laid on the Y. NJ c. A. increased re-
sponsibilities in promoting education
al, athletic and entertainment activi-
ties in the American expeditionary
force This is placing a rapidly in
creasing burden on our personnel.
The army also is now preparing for
the delivery Of all supplies for the
exchanges which heretofore have been
manufactured and delivered
by tie Y. M. @. A,
I'm view Of the changed situation
wish to know whether you do not
think it would be possible for the
army at a very early date to assume
full responsibility for the mainten-
ance of all post exchanges through
out the American expeditionary
force?" r,gt,.,,,,,
General Pershing replied, saying:s
""As you correctly state. the Y. M.
C. A, undertook the management OF
the post exchange at my request at
a time when it was Of the greatest i'm
portance that no available soldier
should be taken away from the vital
functions of training and
fighting. AS the reasons which i'm
PEELED me at that time to request
you to undertake this work no longer
exist, ! am glad to approve your sug-
gestion. In reaching this conclusion
has been given to the
new burden in connection with enter
athletic activities and edu-
cation that you have assumed. ] have
accordingly given directions that the
army units themselves take over and
operate their own post exchanges.
"In making this change permit me
to thank you for the very valuable
services and assistance which the Y.
M. C. A. has rendered to the Ameri-
can expeditionary force in handling
these exchanges. Handicapped by a
shortage of tonnage and land trans
the Y. M. C. A. has by ex-
ira exertion served the army better
than would have been expected, and
you may be assured that its aid has
been a large factor in the final great
of the American
army"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-12
New Cattle Barn Wanted.


The Iowa Department of Agricul.
ture has bill in asking for $150,0QO
for new steel and concrete fire-prooi
cattle barn at the state fair grounds
and hopes this session the bill will
be enacted. The state fair board is
coming in with clean hands and hon.
est purpose to get this appropriation
which will enable them to finish OFF
the best set of buildings that any fair
can boast in this country. In the
past the fair profits have all been de-
voted to improvements and good safe
buildings for stock and other exhibits
to the amount Of $3S4,139, 1t is shown
But the ever-inersasing cattle exhibits
demand better housing than the old
sheds and dangerous stalls they have
had to put up with, till the fair board
realizes that they cannot attract the
best exhibitors in cattle unless they
do provide something better. The
only way they can do this is by an
thorization of the state legislature,
as the state retains full control over
the state fair department and agri-
culture. They point out that the cat
tie exhibits at each state fair are
now valued at approximately one mill
ion dollars, and owners of stock of
that value demand more accommoda-
tions or they will take their stock
where they can get them.
BY action Of the last General Assem-
bly, a Board of Conservation was pro-
vided for the purpose of investigating
the natural park sites and beauty spots
of Iowa with view to preserving to
the public use part Of these pleasure
places and retain control by the state
OF enough of such tracts or areas as
to give the public right to use the
same for all time. The investigation
has been carefully carried out and
shows some hundred places in the
state which might be available for
park sites and pleasure places II GER
tain improvements can be made and
the areas retained under state control.
The report Of the board is that they
have Secured one such site for state
park in what is know as "The Back.
bone" in Delaware COUNTY, which IL Of
the rarest scenic and natural grandeur
to the extent of 1900 acres. 1t is
provided that one.half Of the fish and
game fund shall be devoted to this
purpose all over the state. and, the
sentiment is growing in favor of an
extension and enlargement Of this
work, which has already been delayed
fifty years too long. 1t is designed
now to enlarge the board to seven
only two of whom shall be
paid anything for their services on
such board, the others being already
state officers who can serve. and to
proyide more money for the under
taking. In this way only can the work
be carried on fastp enough toumake
these state reservations what they
should be.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-12
These Young Men Are
Celebrating Their Return to
kuppenheiner Clothes

There are thousands like them all over
the country. They were proud to wear Uncle Sans
uniform when the call came and now that victory
dressing opportunities
Of the great times that coming. &s# .#E
These men will find that the difficult
ties and obstacles Of war way affected the stand
ards Of service quality and Yaluegivng Of this pro
gresv Our stock furnishings and varied
If good clothes will get them
$40, $25, $50, $35, $40, $45.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
SEVEN MINUTE MEN TO
TALK AT Open AIR MEET
DR.. Russell Cecil Makes His Debut as
the First of the Season at Byrd
Park this Afternoon.

The war camp community service
concert and talk at Byrd park this
afternoon at S o'clock promises to be
most interesting. STEMS orchestra
will furnish the music. and Director
Henri Beaugard of the community
service, will lead the singing
All cars lead to the park. and It
is expected. that all soldiers in the
city for the weekend will attend the
Services.
Rev. DR., Russell Cecf1 will deliver
a seven minute address. and the COM
munity sing win run for about twenty
minutes
More than five thousand people en-
toyed the services last Sunday
Fourteen selections will be played
by the band of twenty Ave pieces di-
rected by Professor Moses Stein. The
complete program follows:
Star -Spangled Banner: ca March
from Aida; t3) Selections from the
rrince of Pi1sen. ~ Solo. Dear Old
Pal of Mine. Henri Beaugard. 65)
You Don't Know and Meow. (e)
Community Sing" ~ Address by
Dr. Cecil fs) Tales of Hoffman. Bar
caro1le: f9) Peggy o'Neil: (1o) Be
yond the Gates of Paradise; (t1)
Kisses, Mickey and LII Liza Jane
G2) March National Defense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
NOTED DUNSrANBURGH
CASTLE RUIN CHANGES
HANDS; CENTURIES OLD

London. July 1s.--Dunstanburgh
Castle, the famous ruin on the north
coast OF Northumberland, Is the domf-
mating feature Of tho large estates OF
Dunstanhurgh and Newton, which
have just been purchased by Arthur
Munro Sutherland, OF Newcastle-on-
Tyne, who not long since bought the
Burton estates and the College Valley
estate OF Hethpoli. His latest trans
action makes him the owner OF nearly
four miles of the shore. many square
miles OF agricultural and sporting
Land, golf course. and other prop
erty a few miles from Ainwick. The
manors of Stamford Dunstan, and
Newton by the Sea, with Whinstone
quarries and a large portion Of tho
village of Embleton. are included in
the deal. The northern and southern
coastal boundaries are. respectively,
Newt on- by he Sea and Cfaster.
Simon de Montfort bought the
barony of Embleton in 1857, and on
his death the estate was forfeited,
and granted by Henry III. to the Earl
Of Lancaster. Dunstanburgh was
heavily attacked. and changed hands
five or six times at the point of the
sword. becoming very dilapidated in
the process. Again the castle came
into the sovereign's hands, and In
1925, James 7. granted IT TO Sir Will
liam Grey of Wark. with whose family
It remained until just fifty years ago.
The Eyre trustees bought 1t from
Lord Tankervflle-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
v. c. c. s. HOST TO
100000 SAILORS
There Are f54 Clubs and 106 Canfeens
Where Men in Blue Rest and Are
Amused.

Two million sailors a month have
peen enjoying the hospitality and
friendship offered in the clubs OF the
war Camp Community Service on the
Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf and Great Lakes
coasts.
The insignia OF w. c. c s.--the red
circle of hospitality surrounding the
conventional symbol OF the fortified
camp--is familiar now to everyone
who has visited any of the camp cities.
but few outside the organization real
izc the marvellous extent to which
community hospitality has been de-
vc}oped, not only in the continental
United States but in Hawaii and Porto
Rico as well.
Take the provision made for the
navy men alone A summary recently
compiled at national headquarters
shows some astonishing figures.
There are Sd clubs in the United
Stat ) for the men in blue. There are
10s canteens and ninety-six dormi-
tories with 1923 beds for the "gobs'
whose enjoyment of shore leave Ia
greatly heightened by a chance to en-
Joy different surroundings for night
The cost of constructing and equip
ping these centres Of hospitality
amounted to $s5s,54a.os, every cent OF
1t the gift of the American people. who
wished to provide a touch of home
welcome for their sons called away to
the colors and for their neighbors'
sons.
Tho annual payroll cost for club en-
ployees was kept down to. the low
figures of s5a5.554ss. which was pos
sihle only because Of the whole
hearted cooperation of volunteer
workers. who cooked, swept, cleaned.
entertained - did everything that
could help comfort or entertain the
uniformed guests. The annual main
tenance cost. less the income from
meals served AZ nominal figures. beds
supplied at cost. and the like, was
sa5o.s37.l2.
But even these figures DO not give
the full measure OF the work. They
refer only TO clubs and canteens
which are the property exclusively of
War Camp Community Service. In
most OF the cities and towns near
naval stations local organiza tons,
such RS clubs. lodges fraternal and
religious bodies. chambers OF com
merce and churches have AFFILIATED
their facilities with those OF the w.
G. g. s.. so that the total number Of
clubs and canteens operated by the
War Camp Community Service rises
to the impressive figures of 52s. OF
which fifty seven are for colored sail
ors. There are 27s which operate
canteens and PA which have dormi-
tories. totalIng 1855 beds.
Rediating from these club centres.
w. G. c. s. operates recreattonal
program In each community In which
all other existing organizations CO.
operate. Trained community organ
fzers have provided home dinners.
dances, -ocials. smokers. picnic. dra-
matics. automobile rides, week end
parties. receptions. lawn parties,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
WHARTON GROVE 70
have 18TH SESSION

Irvtngton, Va July 1.-THE w.
ton Grove camp ground viii tsgtn -
twenty-sixth session on Friday. Ju4lx
Is and continue until August II. -
camp was started by Revx r. W. Clay
brook and II M. Wharton twenty-0lMS
years ago They report An intersattnDa
program for the coming meeting.
Preachers--DrA wharton; Blake. ~
Newport News; Walker. of r1ttobNExs
Pa, and Congressman w. d. UpAhaNss
of Georgia. ~
Singers--The BerEs As&srs -
other soloists and leaders,
DR.. n. N. wharton will b h ahArgos
It la located near IrvinEton In LAae
caster county, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
POLICE COURT

Another echo of the auto parking
ordinance tweeted through the po-
lice court when Justice Maurice fined
F. E. Bum $40 for soliciting business
In other than places designated by
the director of public safety. Bum
has fought this ordinance all the way
up to the supreme court of Virginia.
and lost all along the line. The latest
move on the part Of the auto for hire
men Is to get the ordinance commit
tee to amend the ordinance
It was stated at the meeting of the
committee Thursday night that not a
single complaint had been received
by the police since the ordinance be
caiue effective, July 1st, while prior
to that time omplaints were received
daily from citizens complaining OF
disorderly conduct around the auto
parking stands.
Thomas Nash and J. c, Wilkinson
were each fined s25 for speeding.
Florence Bell was sent to the grand
jury for cutting w. II. Crtdlet. and
Lizzie Coleman was fined $40 for be-
ing disorderly on a street car.
S. Victor paid s25 for permitting
minor to enter his poolroom-
The case of Joe Brooks. alias Pleas
ant Thomas. Just discharged from the
army, charged with assault and rob
berry, was continued to July 2sth The
incident occurred just before the man
waJ drafted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
COMMUNITY SERVICE
GETS Swimming POOLS

Presentation OF two swimming pools
to Wilmington community service by
Mrs T. Coleman du Pont has just
been announced at national head
quarters of war camp community
service In New York. Wilmington
com munity service is one OF many
like organiza tons formed under war
(, camp c immunity service auspices. In
war production centers throughout
the United States at the request OF the
United States department of labor.
Use Of both swimming pools will be
confined to persons affiliated with
groups in Wilmington. Delaware. as
ISOLATED with Community service OF
that city. One of the pools is In the
rear of Mrs. du Points home in
Broome street, Wilmington, and the
other is in her country place, the Old
Mill about five miles from town. Only
persons who can swim Will be per
mitted to use the Old Mil pool he
cause of its depth. Volunteer life
guards will be on duty at the pool in
bathing hours.
Announcement also has been made
by War Camp Community Service
that, under the auspices OF Whining
ton Community Service, Mrs, du
Font country place can be used by
picnic and outing parties from indus
trial establishments and business
houses in the Delaware city. 1t Is
planned TO make the Old MIN swfn1-
ming pool a rendezvous for parties on
picnics or outings.
Mrs du Pont is the wife Of T. Cole
man du Pont recent purchaser of the
Equitable Building in New York. as
well az OF the Waldorf Astoria hotel
in that city and the Bellevue STRAIT
ford in Philadelphia Mr.. du Pont.
who makes his home in Wilmington,
was recently appointed special
deruty corn missioner of New York.
York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
HEARTY ENDORSEMENT
BY EOUCAT|0MAL|STS

Thrift and its principles will be
Taught in every school in Virginia. ac-
{cordinE to information from the war
Iioan organization of the nth federal
Reserve district here Already hearty
Endorsement of the movement has
.hNen received from teachers and SUI
Iperinte ndents Of large per cent OF
The Virginia schools, and ii is expect
"a thatthe teaching of thrift will be
gtven a permanent place in education
n curriculums
Following is a list OF Virginia teach
efs who have registered their approval
and promised their support of the
thrift movement:
John II. Booten. I.uray; Whit D.
Peyton. Fredericksburg. Rt. No. 2: j.
walton Hall. Ashland c. T. Scott
|Amherst; Geo. Baskerville Zehmer
McKcnney; DR. w. j. Young. Suffolk
Il. f. Bennett, division superintend-
nj. WILLIAMSBURG; ]. Lee Cox, Wood
avn: Blake r. Newton, Hague; w. l..
sarbee. Lawyers
q. c. Glass Lynchburg; II. ]. wat
kins. South Boston, J. =, Neff, Staun-
IN. l. L. Epperly, Floyd: f. Osgood
NTH. warrenton; c. NJ. Abbott, Belle
~; e, G. Tankard Nassawadox: M.
Remines. Cliptwood; j. j. Kelly,
an: r. III. Farrier. Newport; W. d.
NTH, Gate City; q. F. Carr. Galax:
N. WALES, Schuyler: w, A. Wygal.
0nesville: F. H. Huffman, Captain: N.
Feathcrston. Vera.
81. n. Sanedge, Alliance; r. N. An
arson, Lebanon; f. Darst, Dublin; g.
Joynes, Onancock: c. r.. Green.
rdton; o. l.. limerick, Rurcel!ville:
a. Anderton, Saluda; j. G. Jeter.
6v1nston; ]. B. Lucas, Blacksbarg:
NH. wheatley. Danville: NJ D. Hall.
mrke: 8. r. Mcdonald. Gainesville.
~ c. Myers. Harrisonburg.
W. r. Wrigglesworth, Blackstone
q L. Bell, Suffolk: r. Lee Chambliss.
nvlings; A. G. Cooper, Toano; C. ".
56nmakers Woodstock James Hurst,
To1k. Frank r, West. Louisa: Hugh
Front Royal; @. L. Johnston.
Saklin; r. N, Tyler. Chester: Chas.
Ecowhsrd. Gordonsvtlie; 4, J. Ran
a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20

Villains are always either Wen
dressed or to the other extreme. with
no happy medium villain yet to be
heard from.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
Eastern College 6 eo and 1 Strong "a 4

" . " q, Hhd JUNIOR fEOI-
lege and Finishing Courses Excep-
fonal opportunities In music. art. ex-
preston, domestic science and busi-
ness Also accredited Academy Course.
Ideal location; large faculty. modern
equpmen new buildings. CafaIog
Address Fl. z. RoOP. Phi. n, LII. D..
President, Virginia. Manassas. Box IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20

Doctors and Judges inevitably wa0r
long white boards, for dtgnitys sAiD.
nc doubt. microbes to the contrary.
Isn't done, Oswald: It IL not performeG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
Council Cpmnittrc Meetings.

Council starts off the week propi-
tiousiy. Monday night the committee
on claims will meet. and at the same
hour the finance committee Will as
senble to receive a message from
Mayor Afnslie on the proposed long
time bond issue for public improve
ments.
The finance committee win meet In
regular session on Tuesday night and
the committee on utilities will meet
al the same hour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
Radford State Normal

Offers courses for the training Of
teachers for the primary grades, for
the grammar grades and for high
school. Special courses in household
arts. manual arts and other branches
Free state scholarships.
Excellent railroad connections from
all parts OF the state. New fireproof
buildings, artesian water supply, large
shady grounds, spacious gymnasium,
outdoor games and recreations, swim
ming pool in administration building.
For catalogue. booklet OF views and
full information. write
John Preston Mcconnell, President,
Fast Radford, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20

beach parties and concerts. II has
arranged outdoor sports. >pageants,
festivals. parades. athletic meets,
baseball and football games. cArni-
walls, block partieA union church
services. tennis tournaments and
mountain climbing expeditions. En-
tertainers have been provided for
base hospitals.
Consistent and successful effort has
been made to provide eating and
sleeping accommodations for relatives
OF the sailors and marines and to
provide employment for wives of
men in service. Teachers Of French
and other subjects have been OBJ
tanned.
Considerable success also has at
tended the W. G. c. 8. through its
square deal for men in uniform"
movement, in stopping overcharges
and extortion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Established in 1912
FOR YOUNG LADIES

STANTON. VIRGINIA.
Term begins September 18th, 1919.
Located IN the beautiful and historic
Shena ndoah Valley OF Virginia Tn
surpassed climate, handsome build
ings and modern appointments. Stu
dents past session from 81 states
Courses: Collegiate IS years. Prepar-
atory "a years.. Music, Art. Expires
siou and Domestic Science. Small
classes and thorough work. Send for
catalogue.
MARIANA p. HIGGINS, Principal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
DESERTED INFANT
FINDS GOOD HOME

Heartless parents are reported to
have deserted their m orth old infant
Friday morning, by leaving " in the
hallway of No. 7ns r. Leigh street
the residence of Mrs. J. w Fvers The
baby was wrapped in a blanket. and
Al. cared. aocording tn Mrs Fverz.
to be we'll satisfied with IT'S lot Mrs
Tvers II La said. has stated that she
y Il adopt the child. "ff no one comes
forward to claim it." The police were
notified and will endeavor to locate
tie parents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-20
THE COLLEGE OF
WILLIAM AND MARY
f6g3----~taf9

FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Thorough academic courses leading
TO the degree of A. r. p s.. and Nj.
A. well equipped laboratories and ex-
eellent library; unexcelled health con-
ditions historic environments and In
innate contact with the best ideals OF
Virginia.
William and Mary is also The
STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE FOR
MEN AND WOMEN
Special Teachers Training Courses.
Course in Home Economics under
the Smith Hughes Act. Pre- Medfcal
course. Pre- electrical, chemical en-
gfne~ring and commercial courses
State scholarships for those prepar-
ing to be teachers and superintend-
ents. Loan fund for Virginia students
Next session begins September 18TH
1919.
For particulars address,
THE PRESIDENT,
College OF william and MARY,
williamsburg. Va
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-02-20

and people who have the
welfare of Siberia at heart earnestly
hope that John F. Stevens, the Ameri-
can railroad expert, who is now here,
will be given d chance to bring order
from chaos.
1t was a picturesque spectacle as the
train stopped at stations on the way
from Eladivostok to Hardin. ( III Rus
slams, Chinese and Koreans iii bulky
tattered, filthy garments swarmed
around the train offering doubtful
looking eatables for sale. hungry, long
haired dogs, woIfisA in appearance,
proWled about the cars, swapping and
growing, gltlping down anything that
will stay death. In a band in a lonely
area they would be formidable to any
man. The weather was keen and
cold, the wind biting Long delays
occurred at almost every station.
Many freight cars were seen but few
in movement. DISCRIMINATION reigned
master.
The two lessons taught early in the
journey We're, first, the great material
obstacles to be encountered in sending
a big army into Siberia and the i'm
perative need of central management
of the Siberian railroads. The com
fort and perhaps the lives Of the people
of Russia depend upon a prompt GEN.
trail control of the railroads.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-02-20

covered even though it did not shake
the faith Of large part Of Canada
in him.
He was nevertheless persistent in
his work for the liberals and during
the recent war he made a determined
fight against the policy of conscrip-
ton in Canada. siding with the Que
bee faction that the volunteer system
should prevail even though it was
manifest that the plan was not being
properly supported by all portions Of
the dominion in furnishing the needed
number of troops for service In Eu-
rope. It was hard fought contest
hut Quebec and Laurier lost. It be-
came evident that he had not properly
interpreted the feeling Of the people
OF all the Canadian PROVINCES, but
rather had he stood for the feeling Of
certain section. Understanding that
his leadership had weakened he de-
sired to retire from the leadership of
the liberals but the party would not
listen to it and he retained it to The
end. He was man Of outstanding
influence for a long period, a states
man of marked ability and in his
Death Canada loses one of its great
tnen