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examination is not to hinder the man or delay their awards, but it is really intended to work to their advantage in giving them the most sympathetic
 treatment possible.
 Another question which has been asked very often is: 'tHow can a man who is permanently and totally dis abled be expected to live on S30.00 per month";" Of course, the answer
 to this question is obvious. The Bu- reau has urgently requested 1egisla-
 ton to increase the compensation to
 an adequate amount. Such legislation
 has been passed by the House of Rep
 resentatives ,and is now pending in
 the Senate.
 It has been stated that 114.57o men
 are awaiting compensation for their
 injuries, Director R. G. Cholme1ey-
 Jones, in a recent statement, correct
 ed the impression carried by these figures. The Director said, ''The 114,- 570 claims do not represent claims by wounded men, When a man is dis charged from the service and when 1t is found that by his record he was disab bled in action in line of duty, either by wounds or by disease, the bureau immediately sends to that man proper forms for him to execute l and send back to the bureau so that we can immediately put him under immediate physical examination, upon which is determined his disability, Thousands of men never respond tc that communication. The bureau l holds these cases as potential claims | believing the man will eventually
 make application for compensation l Until we are able to get replies from | the men it is impossible for us tc 1 handle their cases"
 l These communications are sen1 l to the men imm ediately upon receipr l from the military or naval establish. ment of his discharge order and cer, 1 tificate of health. If we do not heal ! from the men 1t is evidence con
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elusive that no claim has been made for compensation. In order not to close the case we decide that that man is compensible and we make an effort to reach the man hold the case as a potential claim
 '.These potential claims were in cluded in that, IA ,570 disabled men now awaiting compensation. This statement would lead people to be- Heve that these claims are actual claims and not potential claim, and
 that they have not been settled be- cause of the neglect of the bureau. This is absolutely not 8 fact.''
 The compensat ton and Insurance Claims division of the bureau is in splendid shape. The claims are being settled with great speed. In some re- cent cases, examinations. awards and 1 issuance of checks have occupied only 1 a few hours.
 ..Every logical change has been made in both organization and the
 method of handling the business of I the bureau. Our only concern is il, rendering a prompt service to all
 those affected by the War Risk In | surance Act, and this service is being rapidly perfected.
 l It is important for service men tc
 know that under the law, in order te 1 be eligible for compensation for dis
 ability which may occur in the future
 as the result of disease or injury in-
 cured in active service in the line o1
 duty, they must within d year iron 1 leaving the service obtain from the | Bureau of War Risk Insurance . | certificate stating that at the time ot 1 discharge or resignation from the ser. | vice they were suffering from phys1
 cal troubles, likely to result in deatl
 or disability. This certificate register:
 the fact that they were sick or in | jured, even though they seemingl! 1 have recovered their health. If, in tht future, disability develops, or deatI occurs the certificate will be neces-
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arise in the administration of this Act because of the fact that many men believe they are not being treated the same as other men, This has been partly touched upon, by showing the impossibility of definite schedule, but the matter may be made more clear that the Bureau fully realizes that man with a disability which he
 has just received, and who is just
 going out into the world, is under
 much more serious handicap than the
 man with the same disability, but of
 longer standing. The latter man has
 had time to become accustomed to
 the disa ability, and probably in a large part to overcome 1t. The man just out of the service has all of this period before him.
 The Bureau recognized this fact and, even in the cases of the loss of limbs perfectly definite fixed disabili- l ties, makes award of a temporary na- | ture of greater extent until 1t Is | shown that the man has overcome | this handicap This extra handicap, | of course, is much greater to some
 men than others. The loss of an arm i to a mechanic will be a much more i serious loss than to a lawyer, and it
 would take the former much longer l to overcome the extra handicap than l 1t would the latter.
 ] This is one of the more common I reasons why men with apparently the l same disability believe that they are
 not being treated in the same manner 1 As matter of fact, they are, only the 1 facts are different in the two cases | As soon as the extra handicap is 1 overcome the man Is placed on a per- ! manent basis, and no charge will be 1 made in the compensation for the l rest of his life. At the present time 1 75 per cent of the awards that have i been made by the Bureau for dis i ability have been temporary awards i showing in how large a measure the Bureau has been attempting to nee | the hardships of the individual case 1 as far as possible.
 Another question which has ariser l is, Why should I be forced to have another physical examination wher
 I have just been given a rating by ths
 Army Surgeon?" Why can't you talk, l that rating and award me compensa tion at once?" It must be remember ed that the Army Surgeons are mak
 ing these examinations and givins 4; ratings for an entirely different pur pose than that of the administration of the Bureau, and it has been fount
 more advantageous to the men t. have them examined by men who ar i thoroughly conversant with the ad
 ninistration of the Act; and as
 matter of fact, even the public healtl service officers in the field who mak the examinations send the results o
 their examinations to a board in clos touch with the Bureaus policies which makes the ratings. This secon
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sary to support a claim for compen- sation.''
 "Request for the certificate by those entitled to it, should be made
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to the Chief Medical Adviser, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D. C., without delay. Otherwise the request may come too late''
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The story of this saving is easily told-low up- stairs coupled with the amazing output of the great chain of Allen Clothes Shop exclusively selling mems clothes that privately tailored in New York for us-by us. No one but Allen and you ever have hand in the profits that accrue from the sale and wear of Aliens smart clothes
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
WEATHER HAl1S
 RAILROAD WORK

Owing to the wet weather pre- vailing, railroad work, both on the main line and on the Fairbanks branch, has been suspended today, pending a break in the weather.
 Supt. Packer stated that it has been found impossible for the work in the various branches of railroad construction to be carried on today and he has, accordingly, issued in- structions for the men to lay off until such time as the weather mod crates and the work can be done to advantage. :- "
 Grading contractors on the Fair banks line who have swampy stretch es to fill have found it extremely difficult to do any work on their contracts for the past few days, and it is thought that several days will elapse ere they will be able to re- sume activities.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
FEDERATION |S
 BACK OF IRISH;
 HEARING URGED

ATLANTIC CITY, June IT, The American Federation of Labor, which is assembled in annual con- vention in this city, has gone on record in support of the new re- public of Ireland. The convention has adopted resolution urging the Congress of the United States to recognize the new republic, and that Irish repre- sentatives at the Paris peace con- ference be given the opportunity to present their claims for inde- pendence and recognition as re- public.
 The resolution urging recognition of the republic will be forwarded to Washington immediately, for con- sideration during the present ses- sion.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
SLAV WARSH|PS READY 10 QU|T;;
 WHITE FLAG UP

LONDON, June 17.-According to advices received in this city t.. day from Russia, seven Bolsnevihi warships which have been operating in the Gulf of Finland. have hoiste1 the white flag and are ready to surrender to the British.
 The reports also state that Kron- stadt fortress, the principal supper: of Petrograd, is in flames, and that several small forts near Kronstadt have signified desire to surrender. following the capture, by the Rus sian White guards, of one of the smaller forts in that locality.
 The White guard forces which are operating against the Bolsheviki near Petrograd, are said to be grow ing stronger daily and the complete downfall of the Red guards in tha: part of Russia is expected at an early date.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
SENATE CLEARS DECKS FOR HOT
 LEAGUE BATTLE

WASHINGTON, D. C., June IT. Debate on the Knox resolution, providing for the separation of the League of Nations covenant iron, the German peace treaty, was be- gun in the upper house of Congress today and is regarded as the com mencement of bitter struggle which may occupy the time of the senate for many days.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the Republicans control the senate by what is regarded as a safe margin under ordinary circumstances, lead CTS of the opposition declare that they have sufficient support to de feat the Knox measure.
 Several Republican members Of the senate, it is stated today, are planning to tour the country, close on the heels of President Wilson, for the purpose of speaking against the League of Nations.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
BRITISH VESSEL HOLDS RECORD FOR
 LARGEST CARGO

GALVi,STON.-The distinction of carrying the largest cargo ever con- tainci in the holds of a vessel is claimed hy shipring men for the British steamship Indore, which left here for Liverpool with 28,386 square bales of cotton. This was accomplished by method of scien- tifically compressing the bales until they occupied minimum space. The closest approach to the record was made by the Russian steamship Omsk, which in December, 1917. carried 27,13O square bales from Galveston to Liverpool. A strict news censorship would not permit mention of that record.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
COMMITTEE REFUSES
 TO ACT ON DRY LAW

WASHINGTON, D. C., June IT. The house judiciary committee, which is now largely composed of Republicans, has gone on record as opposing the repeal of wartime prohibition in so far as it affects beer and light wines.
 An effort was made today to se- cure the passage of motion favor ing the repeal, but the motion was defeated by a vote of ten to three. The motion was presented to the committee by Representative Will liam L. Igoe, Democrat, of Missouri, and supported by Representatives Warren Gard, Democrat, of Ohio and
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
ARMY 10 START PLANES ACROSS
 THE CONTINENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., June r, Officials of the war department are authority for the statement, made public today, that four army airplanes will soon be sent on a cross country flight, from the At lantic to the Pacific The start will be made from Mineola flying field, New York, and the flight will end at Seattle.
 The purpose of the flight, it is explained, is to map a transcontin- ental aerial route for the use of the government later in establishing regular aerial communication be- tween the Atlantic and the Pacific.
 The flight will be made in easy stages, with stops at Philadelphia. Pittsburg, Columbus, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Min neapolis, Fargo and Bismark.
 It is not known definitely when the start will be made.
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R|NCLEAOERS OF WINNIPEG STRIKE ARE SENT AWAY

WINNIPEG, June l7.-Ten of the ringleaders of the general strike which has been in progress in this city during the past several weeks were placed under arrest late last night and removed to place of safety beyond the limits of the city The disposal of these men it is believed, will help materially in hastening a settlement of the differences between the strikers and their former employers.
 While the ringleaders were being apprehended at their homes, mem bers of the Royal Northwest Mount ed Police raided the labor temple and captured literature, some of which is believed to be Bolsheviki propaganda.
 Among those placed under arrest wer Rev. Wm. Ivens and Aldermen John Quinn and A. A. Seape. They were taken from their beds and hastily removed from the city be- fore daylight.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
COURT PARTY OFF
 FOR KUSKOKW|M

A wire was received at the mar shal's office at Fairbanks yesterday from Chief Deputy Marshal Joe Miller, who is with the court party, intimating that the court party were leaving Iditarod for the Kuskokwim country, where about a month will be spent
 It is presumed that a session of court will be held somewhere in the Kuskokwim district. The wire does not give details, but it is be- lieved that the court party is headed for McGrath, where, in all proba- bility, a session of court will be held.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
PRESIDENT ID LEAVE EUROPE
 LATE IN JUNE

PARIS, June 17.-President Will son is said to be planning to start on the return voyage to the United States before the end of the present month, probably on June 24 or 25. His departure at that time, however, will depend entirely upon the atti- tude of the Germans toward the re- vised peace treaty. If the treaty is signed within the limit fixed by the Allies, there will be nothing to delay the presidential departure. If, on the other hand, the Germans re- fuse to accept the terms in their present form, the stay of the Presi- dent may be prolonged indefinitely.
 Immediately upon arrival in the United States, President Wilson will go to Washington for the express purpose of addressing Congress, fol- lowing which he will make a three weeks tour of the country for the purpose of explaining the League of Nations covenant to the Ameri- can people.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
CORDOVA'S NEW ORGAN
 TO BE READY IN JULY

Captain Lathrop is in receipt of advice from Mir. Longmore, coast representative of the Kimball Com pany, that the Cordova organ was shipped from the factory May g, and should reach Seattle in time for shipment from there on June 26.
 Mir. Elliot, manager of the pipe organ department of the Kimball Company, has just made visit to Seattle. and reports that the organ, which has been especially built for Captain Lathrop's new Cordova theater, is one of the best that has ever left the factory.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
TOURISTS LEAVE
 0N ALASKA TRIP

VANCOUVER, June 17.-One hundred and thirty Midnight Sun tourists left this city on Saturday for Skagway, enroute to the lower Yukon river to glimpse Old Sol as he ducks briefly behind the Cana dian Arctic on Alaska's shortes: night. The tourists will make the voyage down the Yukon on the steamers Casca and Yukon, which are awaiting their arrival at White horse.
 The Midnight Sun excursion au-
 nually attracts many visitors to Cen tral Alaska, the number this year being greater than usual, two steam
 CTS, instead of one, being required 7 for the excursionists.
 1 After a brief stop close to the
 Arctic circle, the boats will return
 to Whitehorse. -.tts&@-r
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David G. Classon, Republican, of Wisconsin. The other members of the committee voted against the motion.
 With the members of the judi ciary committee overwhelmingly in favor of letting the wartime pro- clamation take it's course, and a strong sentiment among other mem bers of Congress in favor of per hitting the nation to go absolutely dry on July l. it seems extremely doubtful at this time if any action will be taken by the lawmakers to lift the ban on beer and light wines in compliance with the recommends tion of President Wilson.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
PETITIONERS OUT
 IN GOLDEN STATE

SAN FRANCISCO, June IT, Eight thousand telephone operatives, representing practically every sec tion of the state, went out on strike today, with the result that many telephone systems are out of conl- mission, some partially and some completely.
 The number of strikers has in- creased steadily during the day and it is expected that fully ten thols- and operators will be out by night
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
TROOPS RETURN ID TEXAS S|DE;;
 ALI QUIET NOW

MEXICO CITY, June 17.-OR- eials of the Mexican government decline to discuss officially the crossing of the Mexican line by American troops and the pursuit of Villa rebels to the south of Juarez. It is considered probable that the American explanation that it was necessary to attack Villa to protect American lives on the Texas side of the boundary will be accepted, although it is claimed by Mexican officials that the federal troops at Juarez did not require the assist ance of the Americans to put Villa and his followers to flight.
 Reports received in this city this afternoon from Juarez state that all of the Yankees who crossed the border on Sunday have returned to the Texas side Nothing further has been seen of the rebels.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
FAIRBANKS KIDS ~ M E TO RAISE FUNDS
 FOR MEMORIAL

The pupils of the Fairbanks high school are planning on giving matineee next Saturday afternoon, at Thorne's theater, for the purpose of raising funds for the proposed memorial gymnasium.
 Dick Thorne has donated the use of the house to the high school pupils. No program has been an- nounced yet, but it is expected that the nature of the entertainment planned will be made known in a day or so.
 It is understood that only a small charge will be made for admission to the matinee, as everybody in Fairbanks and the neighborhood is expected to attend the function.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
INFORMATION SOUGHT REGARDING DAIRYINC
 IN PANAMA VALLEY

Albert H. Russ, of the marine corps, stationed at present at Mare Island navy yard, Vallejo, Cal, has addressed letter to the Fairbanks Commercial club, inquiring into the possibilities of dairy farming in the Panama valley.
 The writer says that his attention to Alaska and the Panama valley was attracted by pamphlet which he saw while stationed at a navy post in the Hawaiian islands. This pamphlet was issued some time ago
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
HUT TUMBLES IN
 AT FRENCH PORT

BREST, France, June 17.-A Knights of Columbus amusement hut, which was erected during the early days of American occupation here, collapsed last night while a large crowd of soldiers were in the building watching a fistic encounte,
 between two soldier celebrities. The smashup resulted in the death of one American soldier, two others are in 8 dying condition and more
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
WILL VISIT COAST

SEATTLE, June 1.-The Wash ington correspondent of the Post Intelligencer has informed his paper that President Wilson probably will visit the Pacific coast on his speak ing tour. His itinerary will include, it is reported, Seattle, Portland and Spokane.
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than a hundred were more or less seriously injured.
 The hut was filled to capacity with soldiers and sailors, the ajor- ity of whom were Americans.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
YANKEES ON GUARD

FL PASO, June 17.-Americans residing in Mexico have been ad- vised by army officials to be on their guard. It is feared here that the rebel leader will start an anti American campaign as the result of the American invasion of Mexico this week. ::.:
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
MORRISON BOOSTING
 NORTH TO RECRUITS

SAN FRANCISCO. June IT, Major-General Morrison has issued z public statement in which he ad- vises young men to go to Alaska, where great opportunities await them. A desirable way to get to Alaska, he points out, is to enlist
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in the United States army and ap- ply for service in the Northern ter ritory.
 The statement says further that battalion is being recruited to the full strength to be sent to Alaska to relieve the soldiers at present stationed at Alaska posts.
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by the Fairbanks Commercial club.
 Russ wants to know the cost per acre of land close to the town of Fairbanks. He wishes to settle in Alaska and go in for dairy farming if it is possible to do so.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17

Billy Cruikshank is among the Fairbanks arrivals in Nenana, hav- ing made the trip down river in the Johnson launch yesterday.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-06-17
RAILROAD BILL AWAITING SIGNATURE

shb pCnnmison to million for immed el the sateft
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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-09-18

Chas. Stokes, an old Atlanta FRIEND
entertained with theater party eight
guests. Mrs. Claude Knox a select
picnic Mrs. VIM. Jackson dinner
with covers for eight was indeed one
of the most up-to-date affairs of the
season. the menu was wholesome and
plentiful and consisted of eight
courses. The out-of-town guests to
meet Mrs. Walker were the Revs. l..
a. Coppage, Atlanta, Ga; Rev. Foy
B'ham Ala and DR. Dial. Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Walker made many warm friends
both in Chicago and Milwaukee. who
gladly welcome her return.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-09-18
ST. BENEDICT SETTLEMENT.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The following We're visitors at the
settlement for four days last week:
Mrs. Mammus, Sanpedro, Cal; Mrs
Peters, Chicago, ILL.,; Mrs. Sarah and
Elizabeth Smith, st. Louis, Mo-; Mrs.
Nettie Fox, Beloit, Wis.
1t was indeed compliment to the
settlement to have as its guest the
charming Miss Celia Phillips, Prima
Donna, who rendered two of the most
beautiful selections of the season. Her
sweet and harmonious voice easily
place her as one of those fortunate
persons who are in a class by them
selves.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-09-18
MRS. JOHN WALKER, OF cLEVE-
LAND, OHIO, VISITING IN CHI
CAGO AND MILWAUKEE.

Mrs. John Walker is formerly of
Atlanta. Ga. but is now one of the
first residents of Cleveland, Ohio. In
Chicago she was the guest of her sis
ter and brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
Marcus Davis, and in Milwaukee the
TWO
guest of Mr.. and Mrs, VIM. Jackson
49S Sixth Street, old A ANITA friends
Her stay in the Windy City (Chicago)
was one of much enjoyment, but the
rounds of entertainment lavished in
her honor while in the Cream City
milwaukee, eclipse the society hap
penings of many days. Milwaukee
showed its true hospitality. Mrs
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-09-18
Mr.. M. 3. SHROPSHIRE, OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARK, VISITING IN
MILWAUKEE.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Smith, of Sixth
Street, had as their guest for more
than two weeks one OF Arkansas dis
tinguished citizens, Mr. NJ. b. Shrop-
shire, who has for many years been
connected with the Iron Mountain
railroad and is one OF its competent
and faithful employees. holding re-
sponsible position. While in Milwau-
kee on his vacation he was the guest
at many stays, smokers and recep-
tions of many warm friends.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-09-18

ashington-Should the house of
representatives vote not to seat Victor
l.. Berger. elected TO congress from
the Fifth District of Milwaukee, Con
gresham John c. Kleczka will urge
that Joseph p. Carney, second to Ber-
ger in three cornered contest, be
seated.