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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
Their

not particularly attractive. Their
faces are not lacking In qualities Of
classical beauty, although their hands
the sculptor or painter to reproduce
them in mud, marble or on canvas.
The military police keep pretty
sharp eye on the men In Khaki, and
the penalties for infractions Of army
law are pretty severe.
The doughboys make light of the
mud, their well shod feet squash into
It, and their comfortable clothes re-
sist the penetration of the mist that
floats over and around the Finisterrc
peninsula. There is little or no dis
comfort from cold because while
much further north than New York,
Brest catches the eastern end Of the
Gulf stream, and the temperature
rarely falls below 35 and most fire.
quently fuctuates between 40 and So.
The men are well fed and comfort
ably housed. The mothers of some Of
them would probably raise their
hands In horror at one or two features
Of their daily life, but the health re-
ports Of the camp furnish substantial
proof that the precautions taken by
the government are working out much
more satisfactorily than the, regimen
inspired by home influence.
The army and navy officials point
with pride to the fact that in one day
A u Ao1 IL rod NJ
Brest, and that during the next day
5000 were added to the total. This
means Dat an aggregation Of fighting
men one-half the size of the mobile
army Of the United States four years
ago was dumped into the mud at
Brest by convoy of the most i'm
pressive ships that ever sailed the
main-the Leviathan, Mount Wash
ington, President Grant. George
Washington, President Lincoln, La
France, Paris and the Lutetia.
Medical Regulations Rigid.
The medical regulations that prevail
In the chief American military de
barkation port are most rigid. No
soldier is permitted to enter or leave
the camp without thorough exami-
ration and when he receives his tick ct
to go aboard ship TO so home he must
be 100 per cent physically.
Arriving by train from interior
points his clothing is taken from him
and is subjected to process that
precludes the possibility of infection
or insect life. He gets a complete
new outfit and many other CONVENE
ences that We're not possible while
he was up near the fighting line.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
FEW AMERICANS
INPARIS PRISONS

over and the men are chatting at their
inability to get home 1t is probably
q point In the army's favor that so
few have fallen into trouble in search
Of relaxation and amusement.
Also 1t must be remembered our
boys come from an unmilitary coun-
try and the discipline In this rigid
army Is not yet old enough to have
placed a restraining impress on the
soldiers whose work In the trenches
is over.
Almost all the prisoners trace their
trouble to being absent without leave.
Having overstayed leave or left their
outfit without leave, the boys fear 70
go back. Absence without leave-"A.
w. L."-thus leads charges rang
ing from murder down TO forgery of
passes.
Many of the prisoners have mighty
good war record, some wearing wound
stripes, and several having battled clo-
riously with one or another of
the shock divisions that were always
In the thick of things.
One tall, light-haired boy had run
away to Paris for a holiday after be-
Ing in hospital several weeks and
unable to speak above a whisper. due
to being gassed in the Argonne. He
enlisted when sixteen. and has rec
ord any man might be proud of, but
he got tired of restraint and now Ia
In the gloomiest prison he ever saw
because he became involved In the
use OF forged passes.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07

the harbor to be of commanding i'm.
portance, decided to establish the en-
barkation and rest camps outside Of
the town.
They worked wonders 10 doing SO,
and despite the manifest discomforts
of daily rains and perpetual mud
they have in Pountanezen provided Il
halfway station between the battle
front. and home which is second TO
none in the world. Pountanezen is
about seven or eight miles outside Of
the town itself. It's present capacity
is about 10000 Within three months
it will have been expanded to take
care of 10000.
The embarkation hospital at Ker-
huon, separated only few hundred
yards from Pountanezen, will ultt-
mately have capacity for caring for
1900 cases. 1t can now care for
between six and seven thousand. Both
plants are near completion. The plans
when finally worked out Will provide
accommodations for three-fifthS of the
military establishment maintained by
the United States on European soil.
1t is gigantic task, this making a
new city for the care Of both the sick
and well, but it is one that the men
intruste4 with the work believe they
can accomplish under the most I'M
favorable circumstances.
AS 1t assumes the form of its chief
Importance all European roads will
lead to Brest.
To Keep the Well Diverted.
The big thing as the responsible
officials view 1t, is to provide the
healthy men with diversion to keep
them not only out of mischief but in
good spirits while waiting for trans
portation. Men who have been living
next door to death and constantly un-
der the thunder of great guns are
finding life at detention and intern
ment camps rather uninteresting. 1t
is the purpose of the officials respon-
sible for their welfare to keep them
occupied so that they will not miss
the tumult Of war or brood too much
upon the delay of getting home.
Up to date the chief occupation of
the 10000 men who are centered here
has been confined to speculation as to
dates Of departure and taking close
up view of the few attractions OF
Brest.
Some idea of the native entertain
ment Is furnished by the fact that
there is only one moving picture show
in the town. Severe restrictions are
placed upon the ventures Of the
doughboys in the night life of the
ancient burg. The girls of Brest are
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
Only 1923 Held Now, and These
Largely for Minor
attractions.
MEN CHAFE UNDER DISCIPLINE
Almost All the Prisoners Trace Their
Trouble to eeino Absent Without
Leave-Many of Them Have
Mighty Good War Records.
BY FREDERICK A. SMITH.
Chicago Tribune Correspondent


Paris.-The ancient Petit Roquette
prison. in the Rue Roquette, is a
gloomy shelter for the unconventional
casualties In the skirmishes between
the boys of our army and the temp
tations of Paris. The fact that 12s
American soldiers are incarcerated
there is not such shock to our faith
In the character of our soldiers when
II is considered that this IS only a
tiny group out of the 100000 fight
Ing m,s. who came over.
The popularicr of the Petit Ro-
quette represents that restless element
in the army which, through the weak
ness of excessive conviviality Ur nat
ural instinct for wrongdoing. has
FLASHED with the military police. In
view of the fact that the fighting Is
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07

30 l can do my house work without any
difficulty. advise any woman who is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound trial and it will do as much for
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1421 9th
St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
tons where q hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
80 many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary = every woman who wants
to Svcid an operation should give it q
fair trial before submitting to such q
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience ID at your service.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07

The secret Of true wisdom Is to
know your ignorance.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07

In Luck.
Sponger-"Hello, Jones, can you
lend me a fiver?" Jones-"Thank
heaven no; I'm In luck today"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07

over II 900 lbs. per year. hhth
having sxira soak. qsslitw and gu
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
Occasional Lapses.

Mrs. Longwood-Ca you always be-
lieve what your husband tells ypn?
Mrs Justwed-Not always, but some
times. When he says he isn't worthy
of me.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07

6OAoEl1lks uu Two
doc tors decided
that ! would have
to 60 through an
operation before ]
could get well.
" MY mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia e. inkhamfs
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before SUBJ
hitting to an opera
ton. 1trelieved me
from nv ppnyfhlou
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP NOSTRILS
Tells How to Get Quick Relief
from Head-CoIds. It's Splendid

In one minute your clogged nostrils
will open, the air passages of your
head will clear and you can breathe
freely. No more hawking, snufiling,
blowing, headache, dryness. No strug-
Cling for breath at night, your cold or
catarrh will be gone.
Get small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now Apply
little Of this fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream In your nostrils. 1t pen
etrates through every air passage Of
the head, soothes the inflamed or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with cold or nasty catarrh-Relief
comes so quickly.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
Goth Beef and Milk

THE one breed that
1 excels In both beef
aud milk In the Short
horn. 6horthorn steers
repeatedly broke the
records at the markets in
1918, making the high
est record on the open
market Of 500 80 per cvt-
And 6borthorn COWS
have milk records Of
rear. hh he (armers bred.
slitv and quiet kmoesom.nk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1919-03-07
HOW MRS, BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION All

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from q
female trouble which caused me much
Evening star., 1919-10-04

the community's reputation abroad.
AL they appear to see in the outbreak
is the fact that q creature charged
with brutal crime was killed. The
law, and orderly procedure, are as
nothing to them.
A praiseworthy note is sounded by
the county attorney. He announces
that he will "do everything in his
power to fix responsibility for the
rioting, and to start prosecutions" 1t
ought not to be difficult to identify
for prosecution purposes the mob's
leaders. They operated boldly with
out masks, and must have been recog-
nized by many persons. But it is not
going to be an easy matter to secure
convictions. Numberless influences,
and many Of them hidden, will be ex.
erted in favor of the accused when
the cases reach the trial stage. Such
has been the experience elsewhere.
The country is facing a very serious
state of affairs. The mob spirit
threatens to become epidemic. 1t is
only two days since the Omaha lynch
ing, and we are reading the story of
the lynching of two negroes in Ala
bama yesterday near the capital of
the state. In New Jersey a sheriff's
posse is hunting a negro charged with
assault, and the sheriff has had to re-
buke lynching threat on the part of
some of the members. If mob law
comes generally into fashion, the end
of our institutions must inevitably
follow.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Mob Echoes.

The echsss from Omaha are Of the
eenventional kind. They show the
tsNn not ehove or below, but on q
level with, ether towns where the mob
Utfit has recently been manifesto.
Tho mob. We are told, was com
Dssed principally Of young men and
hsys. Boys. we may all be sure, were
numerous. They were numerous in
tie recent riot in Boston. The i'm
mature and unframed yield readily to
eseitement. Mob activities appear to
tAem as . sort Of Clark" They fol-
lsv reckless men willingly and eager
y, and help swell the crowd and
mako it unRanagcable. They help to
increase in every way the difficulties
sf tho officers Of the law when the
A$ter como 10 close grips with mock.
80 Of the law.
The Representative people Of the
eenmunity Aeplore the tragedy, and
ass taking steps to prevent q recur.
1saes Of sueh outlswry. They can ap.
Dsesiate its hesrsrs, and appraiss the
sApta on the commpnitys name. They
an at homo, aad own their homes
1hey hsve . substantial stake in the
0ne. They have built the town and
brought it to its fourishiag condition
Aal naturally resent such an out
hssax.
On the other hand. the mere go
cea.aer-here today and there tomor.
1e1. ~ much at home in one place az
- aaother-aud the thoughtless mem.
hu Of the community applaud the
1sbb Hask 1saaxaless sf its sEsst sz
Evening star., 1919-10-04

They occupy themselves, and now and
then entertain the public, with slight
ing remarks about Congress. Som'
would reduce it to one chamber
Others would abolish it altogether
Why Congressi they ask, with an in
timation that they have something
very much better to put in its place
There are still others who, while
expressing appreciation Of the legis-
lative body, think that it meets too
often and sits too long. The annual
meeting and the protracted sittings
encourage people to look to Congress
and apply to Congress for too much.
Congress grants too many appeals. It
covers too many subjects. The peo-
pie have come to lean upon it too fire.
quently and too heavily. And so on.
It is fact, however, that Congress
cuts, and was designed to cut, a very
large and indispensable figure in our
governmental equation. When it
functions for its full value it func-
tions to very great effect. Naturally,
therefore, the people refer many
things to it, and expect much of it.
When they need support badly they
lean upon Congress-.
Take the matter Of the steel strike
"a matter of grave and far-reaching
consequence. The people want the
particulars, and want them obtained
and arranged by men entirely COM
petent for the work.
The Senate has stepped in, and has
the authority to perform the work.
The investigation is being conducted
in public. When the report is made
it will be publicly discussed. The
subject will not be enveloped in ir-
responsible gossip and hearsay, but
presented in orderly and reliable
fashion.
It is the steel strike that presses
now. Something else equally impor-
tant may arise and press next week.
The times are such that nearly any
thing might arise and press. Hence
the steadying effect of Congress when
in session. Urgent things can secure
immediate attention, when delay, even
for a very short time, might add to
complications needing nothing to
make them menace and a source of
~ndety.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Business and the Presidency.

The latest boom is of an impersonal
character. 'Let u.s." it is being urged
in several quarters, "have a business
man for President" No names are
mentioned. 1t is left to the public to
look over the collection Of captains
Of industry and put its hand on the
right man. It is assumed that he will
respond to the summons, and in Of
fee prove equal to the emergency.
The argument is that as all the lead
ing questions are of a business char
acter now, business man in the
White House would best understand
them, and be able to handle them in
the most satisfactory way.
The friction between capital and
labor is cited. It is asserted that,
however present difficulties may be
settled, others will spring up from
time to time in the very nature Of
things. and. as they appear, will call
for, and should receive, the best Of
business attention. Give us, then, a
business man for President, and capt.
tai and labor will be kept at least on
speaking terms.
Then there is the tariff question,
which Is very largely an everyday
business question. Who so capable Of
digesting it and making the proper
recommendations to Congress as a
man familiar from 3 large experience
with all the ramidcations of businessi Z
The railroad question-another busi-
ness questionable not, it is suggest
ed, be definitely settled by any action
this Congress may take, no matter
what it may be. So warm is the con-
tHoversy growing between private
ownership and operation and govern
ment ownership and operation, it is
certain to enter into the next cam
paign, and, later, come before the next
President. Who SO competent to deal
with that as frst-class business man
trained In large school Of action.
And there is the merchant marine
question, new in many features, and
bahiing to politicians. They have been
turning it over, this way and that, for
years, without providing any Ameri.
can bottoms for American goods. Why
not give . business man . chance ut
thats A message TO Congress from
. business President bearing upon
that question would, it is predicted,
produce results, and put the flag on
the seas again.
As the story runs, the republicans
are to be sounded ON this proposition,
and If they turn the cold shoulder the
democrats are to be approached. If
they, too, decline, then . new party
is to be formed, q captain Of industry
selected and nominated, and a cam
psign made.
How much there may be in all this,
those "in the know" and in favor Of
the proposition do not say. They
may not as yet be prepared to speak.
Probably they are waiting for some
action in Congress which will show
where the two old parties stand on
these questions which are of such gen
eral concern and undisputed impor-
tance.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Albert's Sympathetic Courtesy.

King Albert Of Belgium displayed a
most feeling courtesy in the cancella-
ton of all engagements for display
and entertainment in the course of his
American tour on account of the ILL
ness of President Wilson. While it
will be great disappointment to the
American people not to be able to
show full honor to the visiting ruler
Of the Belgians in the course Of his
tour Of the United States, they will
recognize heartily and Immediately the
fine spirit that has animated King Al
bert in this action.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
A Full Government Functioning,

A Full Government Functioning.
Some of the London newspapers ex-
press regret that parliament should
be in recess at this grave time. They
think that, with so much astir, so
much in angry commotion, every de.
partment of the government should
be functioning.
We are more fortunate. There is q
great deal astir, much angry commo-
tion, in this country; but every de.
partment Of the government is func-
tioRinp and ready for emergencies.
The presence of Congress in Wash
ington is having a good effect on a
troubled situation. There may be per-
sons disposed to challenge this state
ment. Such persons exist here and
there. but not in auubsss anywhere.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Publicity.

OSooA Ss14A0 Ou tAC oAUC VI 1HC OIL AAOA D
admitted to the Senate labor commit
tee yesterday that his views on gov
&fnmental and industrial questions
A&ve undergone a change in recent
yesrA, but objected to giving particu-
hrs unless the reporters for the press
we're excluded. The committee, very
properly, declined to oblige him.
The witness erred on two SCORES. He
Ihould have welcomed IN opportunity
10 point out in public the difference
Aetween his former and his present
views. His fsrmer views, as publish.
~ BY himself wore of an extreme and
evolutionary character, and as quoted
AAday are Of csnsiderable injury to the
cause he is row championing and as
&sting. BE seems to realize the fact,
md 90 asks the public to believe that
3ley are NO longer his. Then, how
much has he modified themf and what
are his views on those matters todayi
His later views are the ones govern
ing his present activities, and on that
eecount the pablc is interested in
them.
In the second place, he seems to
1dve overlooked the fact that no doors
spanning on public affairs are closed
- the press today. Rather is the
1rsss invited to be present wherever
public business in any Of its stages
b being transacted.
Look at The Senate, for the first
time debating treaty Of the greatest
eelsequenee In the presence Of crowd
ID galleries. Look at the President,
sasking . tfsnscontinental tour and
Spsskins in crowded halls on the same
pac4 Look at both Senate and House,
admitting press and public to all com.
Hittse hea1iAGs on whatever matter
~ be in hand.
At last ~ have truly the day Of
eub4eity. The people are tired Of the
- peoeessss. They will NO longer
ee4nd for loeking doors and doing
0ings ip . conner. As whatever is
tsae BY tleir representatives. must
IN upon tAem, they insist on being
Qayissd Of the inside" Of questions.
4a, IN oelce aud out, who essay
1DadetsAip see expected to stand mp
- plain visw and make their mean
3ags entirely clear.
This is Q sort Of revolution; and
sesolutions Do not 60 backward. There
viii be NO return to the old hugger-
11egsr Of secrst covenants secretly
lsfiyed st. That had . long run, and
wrought No end Of woe. It would be
Anpedble, indeed. to estimate the
4tightful Aiserders and eontsntiens
aac the appalling destructiveness
tAat have been produced by secret ne
euf9ahons and secret arfaagsments
aSsnducted b. tho few at the expense
g tho many. So that the public man,
q whatevef degree, high or low, who
.lRcpeses secret sessions now is be-
Md, or out Of touch with, the times.
IL Ae has a1y views Of value he should
sive them spenly, and when, and as
eftsn ~ he changes them, he should
eea1ess the fact and state partieulars.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

Even in this enlightened age an un-
ruly auditor is occasionally found OBJ
livious to the fact that an egg is no
argument.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

There is an evident determination
to require historians to refer to
Washington, D. c., as we'll a. Paris in
connection with the league Of nations.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

Even President, in common with
all humanity, must recognize the fact
that intellectual and temperamental
energy is not superior to physical
limitations.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

Bull fighting has been resumed in
Mexico. Neither faction has, it may
be assumed, seen any political ad-
vantage in the development of q
branch of the 8. P. C. A.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

History has shown that no spot on
the map can be guaranteed as free
from the possibility of riotous demon
strations.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

No matter how great the questions
hefcre public attention, there is at this
season Of the year q ittls base ball
Argument that must be settled.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

The league of nations is giving some
early demonstrations in the art Of
conciliation.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

1t may be that the Hohenzollerns
will be as successful in keeping out Of
politics as they were in keeping out
Of the actual fighting.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

There are moments when the au-
thority Of the physician is greater
than that of the statesman.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

fume is now confronted with the
problem of settling the D'Annunzie
question.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHII.ANDER JOHNSON.

Mortal Superiority.
IF you will make three wishes" )"
said the old-fashioned fairy, T will
see that they all come true"
"You're q little SLOW" responded
the rustic. "Any feller that runs for
Office out this way will promise to
make wishes come true Eastern you
can think 'em up"
Wear and Tear.
"Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "shoes are very DEAR"
$50 they are"
"Wen, We must get rid Of these
bootleggers. I am convinced that they
are largely responsible for leather
being SO high"
SupeIabundanee.
Oh, speech is free, men truly state,
But we'd be in serious way
If all the business had to wait
Till everybody has his say.
Sight aad Sound.
children should be seen and not
heard"
eyes," replied the tired business
man; "and the same thing applies to
q great maay Of the musical shows.n
The Desired Quantity.
"Have you decided on what you
shall say in your next speeehs"
"Maybe won't make any speech, .
said Senator Sorghum. $50 many peo j..
pie want to talk now that the surest
way for man to be popular is to
help make up an audience"
The Return.
Sang about the summertime
In melancholy wayf
Summer seemed to take the rhyme
Most too seriously, I'll say.
Though October touched the land
With the tints Of autumn chill,
Summer, with assurance bland,
fingered, growing sultrier still.
Summer, please bear this in mind:
Things we say in compliment,
Though they sound polite and kind,
Are net always strictly meant.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

~ . xula the non-produeer can be
feaied on ter remarkable flow Of elo-
Svanee on the high cost Of living.