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Cheyenne record., 1919-01-09

60 lnCO DOS cars we were iOdu-
ed amid song and joy and start
ed on the journey which took us
10 the strong Thierry line, this
was July 18th. We detrained
and found ourselves just within
hearing distance Of the big guns
The next day we were, to have
our first chance on the line. So
about seven o'clock the morning
of the 18th, we started to the
front. Three times that day we
were attacted by boche planes
and their machine guns, however
they were soon taken to account
by French and American planes
and saw two German planes
come down in flames. Well this
was a rather a warm reception
for US and of course made US
pretty mad. So we made up our
minds to get back at them that
night. About II O'Clock that
night we wen. into position and
opened fire on the German lines
across the Marne but it seems
that they had driven French
battery out of the position which
We took, only the day before and
they had all the data, on US. SO
they let US have it too and from
twelve O'Clock until seven tie
next mo, ming there was a con-
stant rain Of high explosive and
gas coming down on US. OF
course we lost men some few. l
was among the lucky, cannot
understand it now and did not
care at the time. Every one wore
gas mask for seven hours, and
as resule we were pretty tired
Well we moved that evening and
had no more than got our guns
out when they started in again
on the same position. We took
up a position some six hundred
yards on the other side Of the
road and went to work again,
staying nj this position for about
a week. while the Germans shell
led our old position every night.
On the 18th of July we received
ward that pontoon bridge had
been thrown across the Marne
directly in front OF Us and the
Germans were crossing. This
was good news to US for We knew
we could blow the bridge out ard
perhaps make a few boches SWIM
This we did in sixteen Shots It
six kilometers. We got four di-
rect hits on the bridge and cut
off something like two thousand
or more Germans. These our In
fantry had captured in a few
minutes. And so it continued
until the %, the enemy was push
ed back out of our reach and on
the afternoon of the 22nd. we
crossed the Marne going into 20
sition that night on the other
side of the Marne. And soi
was until we were returned Cor.
rest on August 18th. move for
ward every night move some
more. When returned we were
received and the gaps in our
ranks filled.
There is lots more but at pres.
eEtI will not burden you with
it in fact canLot take the time
if wish this to leave today.
Just think of me as your most
loving son,
R. J SoNsIE
P. s. Il pray that you may en-
JOY the most joyful and happy
Happy Christmas, as for Tanks
giving we have lots to be thank
ful for. Boo,
Lincoln County County Dam,-
crat.
The above Soldier boy was Il
former resident of Cheyenne
Wells, living with his parent
Cheyenne record., 1919-01-09
Religion is often closely inter.

Religion is often closely inter-
woven with this manifestation,
but it is not essentially a relig-
ious manifestation. Its root is in
the principle of liberty, and the
willingness to sacrifice all tc gain
this principle which founded
America. This may lie dormant
in the hearts of the people for
years at a time, but tradition and
character keep it alive. When
the time comes it springs to life
like a re-birth. "
President wilson may be an
idealisr, but America under all
forms of practicality and mater
ialism is country of ideals. 1t
was indeed the moral force lying
back of it's physical force which
helped to bring about the great
result.
Cheyenne record., 1919-01-09
Saumur Artillery School


why | have not written, and won
dering why l have not written,
and little wonder, for it has been
nearly three weeks.
Well. l am not sick nor have l
been sick at any time. Just study
and work. that is why l have not
been able to write. The past few
weeks have been pretty well fill
ed up. and the work involved has
been very important. And now
we are finished with our course
ano very glad l am too; for in all
my school days l never did such
work in the line of study, nor
Gid learn so much in any one
year of school as did here in the
past three months. Now the
question comes up what are we
going to do with all OF this know
edge acquired in the past months
there there is no more war and
let's hope there never will be an
mother.
We are supposed to receive
commissions as second lieuten-
ants in the U. S. Coast Artillery
Corps. that is all those who have
passed the course, of whom l am
one. AS yet we have not receiv-
ed our final grades, but | think
my average is about eighty,
which is not at all bad for our
course. The G. A. C.. course is
the most difficult in the school,
and has for its purpose the grad
uation of officers capable of oper-
ating any gun from the $40 nm
rallroa1 gun to the French IS
MN and furthermore l think l
can do it. We have had practi.
cal work on about seven different
guns and these know / can
handle the duties of a 2hd lieu
tenant.
However, right now we cannot
Slv whether we will receive Cur
commissions, if rot we will no
doubt be sent back to the U. S.
A. very soon. which will be near.
ly as good as 4 commission. If
we get our commission we will
have them by a week from today
and there is even a chance then
that we will be sent back soon.
| intended this for surprise
but it seems that the joy has been
all taken out Of it for me on ac
count of the doubtfulness row of
receiving the appointment. How
ever. there is a consolation in the
fact that l attended the best and
most difficult artillery school in
the whole world togather with
men from Harvard Yale and
many other large schools of the
u. S. and passed this course with
grades as good ard better than
many of these same men. You
see l feel quite proud of myself
over the past three months.
And now we have permission
10 write at length about our ex-
periences on the front. that is a
little more fully of course there
are things that must still remain
l will give you a short
of my travels since l have
been in France.
We sailed from New York with
a convoy of eight transports in
the escort of one battleship. Had
a week of very rough weather
but did not even think of getting
sick. was enjoying it too much
Landed in Bordeaux, one o.
Uncle Sans big ports. stayed
there for weex and were then
sent to Camp Coetquidan for
There we received our
new guns these were 155 INNS
Schnidis Howitzers, one of
Franc 5 best guns. On these
Cheyenne record., 1919-01-09

Between the exploits of our ar
my and the visian of President
Wilson riding with King George
in a state coach behind eight hor-
.ses, it will not be surprising if
Uncle S IN is obliged 70 order a
new hat of a larger size.
oh Hoover dear Hoover. come home to now!
They have taken the fo~d ruks away.
Yet they ask MS to save and they don't tell us how
And we need you SO badly to day!
May wa eat pork and beef of all dinners the chief
Or must take lamb in their stead?
And say II you please. may we have bread and
cheese.
And should it be substitute bread?
Shall ws eat raisin cake?A Apple pies may bake?
We're all oi us perpexed.
The fSod ruleA dear Hoover. seem all to be over;
Oh come iinne and tell what next
Cheyenne record., 1919-01-09
Germany still keeps her Christ
mas stocking hanging, aud it is
still gaping for food.

Among the things which will go
on the 1918 scrap-heap is the be-
lief in the divine right of kings.
Cheyenne record., 1919-01-09

SSlsSuL "lISOlI may NC OH
idealisr, but America under all
forms of practicality and mater
ialism is country of ideals. 1t
was indeed the moral force lying
back of it's physical force which
helped to bring about the great
result.
One of the outstanding features
of the Western Stock Show,
which will be held in Denver the
week of Jan 1925. will be the
huge herd of heifer calves. each
member Of which proudly bears
the brand A. r. G. of tn Amer
lean Red Cross. for whose benefit
they will be sold.
These heifers comprise an his
tor.c herd, which had its begin
ming last summer. at the height
of the war. Each calf then do
mated, was dedicated to the great
cause for which the Red Cross
stands. The donors Of the an
mails have been feeding and car
ing for them. Nearly every
range IN New Mexico, Wyoming,
Colorado ana Utah, which COM
prise the mountain division of the
American Red Cross, will have
sturdy range.roaming ieples
tatives at the big show.
l-1TAa- -haifeEs. will not be auction
ed until after they have been
judged in the competition that
has pecn specially arranged for
them. II is predicted by many
Of the stock men who have be-
come interested in this unique ex
hibit that upwards of 500, 600
will be netted for the Red Cross.
There will be trophies for the
best collection of heifers from
each OF the four states. The best
individual heifer and the best
Carload OF twenty heifers also
will draw trophies.
All animals entered should be
delivered to the Union Stock
Yards. Denver, not later than
Jan. 20. II possible they should
reach their destination day or
two earlier. This will necessi-
tate shipping on or about the 18th
Heifers should be consigned to
the Mountain Division, American
Red Cross. in care of the Wes-
tern Stock Show. All shipments
should be accompanied by some
member of the live It ok commit
tee Of the region in which the CAL
YES originated. or responsible rep
resentative.
.A,;a>. 1n<oroe%;no I offNr 0f
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
FIND DEAD MAN
HANGED TO TREE
investigators Advance Sui
eide Explanation

After thoro investigation. Deputy
Coroner Frank Kcepfli and deputy
shcriffa have concluded that tho un.
identified man, whose body was
found hanging from the limb Of ~
tree. half mile from Benton Sat
urdny. committed suicide.
The total absence OF clues puzzles
the officers. but they believe that the
man. for some unknown reason, end
cd his own life. Many people flock
Cd 10 the Harper undertaking par
iors In Rentou Sunday 20 try 10
Identify the man. but none knew
him.
The man was dressed In second.
hand clothing. a loaded revolver
was found In his pocket. lie wore "A
blue hat. having the initials G. j. y.
on the band. lie Is described as be
Ing 0 feet. 6 inches tail. with gray
hair and mustaehe.
The body WAS discovered by David
Proven Of Rcnton while hunting.
Seeing the figure in the brush. he
called. but received no answer. He
then went closer and saw the rope
around the mans neck. with two
boys IN the nelghborhood. he went
20 the plant OF the Seattle Car Manu-
featuring company. q quarter mile
distant. and aid WIS secured 10 take
the body 10 RentoD.
Police records OF missing persons
fail 10 show man answering the
description Of the dead man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
MOONEY PARADE
PUT UP TO CHIEF
Comes Under Ordinance Re-
Gently Passed by Council

Sponsors for Mooney parade"
to be held ia Seattle next Wednes.
day, headed by james a. Duncan.
secretary Of the Central Labor
Council. made application for a pa.
rado' permit Monday.
The application. addressed 20
Mayor Fitzgerald. WIS turned over
to Police chief J. T. Warren TN.
der the terms Of new city ordl
nance passed recently. permission
to parade In Seattle rests with the
chief Of police. The ordinance
grants the mayor power 20 forbid
any parade.
Before voicinE definite stand
Mayor Fitzgerald requested Corpo.
ration Counsel Walter r. Meier 90
give his legal opinion Of the may.
or'H powers affecting parade per.
mits. Meier responded Monday
morning with an opinion that Po-
lice chief Warren has the power 20
grant permission for parade. War.
rem may or may not give his per.
mission. he said Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
BELIEVED OLSON
CUT OWN THROAT.

Investigation Monday into the
death Of J. Olson. 45. who was
found dead In 2 room in the Main
hotel Sunday Indicated that Olson
cut his own throat.
A knife was found wadded up In
the bedding. No motive for the act
has been discovered. The body was
found by Miss KIkunagakari. a
chambermaid. when che made her
visit TO the room In the morning 10
clean Il up.
j. Iwamura. the proprietor. lmme.
dlntely called the police. The hotel
clerk remembered renting the room
10 Olson Saturday night Olson
went direct 10 his room and was
not seen alive again. The dead man
weighed about 40 pounds. His hair
WAS gray over the temples. lie
wore a mustache.
All Of the mans clothing bore
labels Of Seattle firms. Two big
signs. announcing the Mooney strike
on October S. were found in the
room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
FIND CACHE OF /
STOLEN GOODS
Suspect Held on Order
Captain Tenant

Despite the insistent denials q
Harry Carper. i55 Melrose ave, thai
he has been mixed up in a numbe&
OF recent burglaries. the police ar0
convinced Monday that he Is guilt
OF completely in the crimes.
Captain OF Detectives Charles Tel
nant located a secret cache of stole
goods beneath the porch at Carper1
home. Rugs, clothing and jewelryz
valued at $500. that were stole
from DIR. III. M. Reads home AugusG
5. were included In the cache.
Carper was arrested a week aga.
when machine bearing his licensoI
number was found in front of sh6
residence of T. f. Dickerd. 2T2s s3rd
ave. $. There was a quantity &C
jewelry belonging TO the Dickcrd
residence in the machine. also a paid
OF gauntlets belonging TO DIR. Read
Carper was arrested just as he wac
retiring. He told the arresting offtI
GERS he intended to notify the policG
of the theft of his car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
RAISE BAIL OF
CONVICTED men
Motions for New Trial An
Postponed rs

Motions for new trial in the caso|
OF the five men. three of them for
mer policemen. recently convicted q
the U. $. district court of lootin6
the customs appraisers warehouso
of LIN bottles OF booze last March,
were postponed Monday by Judg4
jeremiah Neterer. The motions VIII
be heard next Wednesday.
Bail for w. Il. Patton and jim
Morrison was raised from $4,000 II
A,5oO; Ed Carey's bail was increase6
from s2,50o to $4,000: Dick Russelln|
bah OF $4,000 was changed to $4,000
and Ed Hagen. who has been I'd
liberty on "A $4,000 bond. win have
TO have sureties for $4,000. 3
The men were remanded to the
custody of the Y. S. marshal untr|
the new bail was deposited with th6|
court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Architects Are
Backing Builders

The Washington State Society Of
Architects has passed resolutions
endorsing 'the position taken by the
builders Of Seattle in the labor dis
pute instigated by the Building
Trades council" The architects
stand ready to assist the builders
In every possible manner" The
architects believe that the builders
have taken the only logical stand. !"
and state that "this belief has been
substantiated in recent interviews
held with their clients"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
MALE ui,Ir WANTED


= NY SEArTLE CIVIL
Service Commission. aiS l. G.
Smith Bids. applicants for exam
ination Tor follow ing Positions
Assistant claim agent. witness
clerk. law cicrk. junior engineer
tsteaml. engineer tsteaml, ntruc-
tural craftsman. building inspcc-
tor. junior oilcr. otter, messenger.
ahntracter. law stcnographer.
typist. Junior operator. operator.
iineman. pound master assistant
pound master, RNtnan, chairman,
lcVriman. transitman. cumputcr
junior craftsman. fireman. stol1cr
and pilot. fire department. and pa
troimnn. police department Age
limit for pilot. 30 years Appilca-
lions may be obtained at commits
aion's office. and viii be received
there o. October nth. Residence
In city frr one year required. De-
tails at commissions office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
Nab Suspects in
S. A. Drive Graft

Ten salvation Army receipt books
ana posters We're found. Monday
morning, on the persons of William
Saunders. 20, and H. NJ. Charles. 20.
VINO were arrested Friday night on h.
charge OF grand larceny.
IL Is thought by the police that the
two men We're operating as Salvation
Army workers, going into stores first
TO hang up posters and later ap-.
preaching the merchants for sur/
seriptions. Another gang is thong
to be operating a scheme OF the san
sort in the city,
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MUSIC LOVERS
Keep Us In Mind.
DU BARRY PIANO co.
los Union 81.


MODEL BROWN pEACH-
bloom suit. size nc. or 30. hardly
worn; also stunning beaded tfico-
tine dress and Premet model coat
all IN perfect condition. May be
seen Tuesday after III a. m. room
Ills. New Washington Hotel
FOR SALF.--LOT OF WOOD PROM
washing machine crates Also
electric washer. $40. water and
hand power, $40. Also bunch lum-
Der from old garage. Have Smith
motor wheel cheap. 2b07 Eastlake.
SOMETHING NEW IN ELECTRIC
vacuum cleaners. Just out. Butt
by worlds largest manufacture.
Can be paid for at 81 month
The Lighthouse. Inc, as Union.
PHONOGHAPHS OUR SPECIALITY
FOREIGN RECORDS
MUSICAL RECORD EXCHANGE
1916 Westlake. Elliott 2sis.
APPLES = YAKIMA JONATHKNE
si.o5 box by prepaid parcel .ost
Tree run, tumble pack. cuiis re-
moved. Mrs. 6. Hoover. sunny
side. wash
WINCHESTER REPEATING SHOT
gun, l2-gaugc. Marlin 1920 rifle,
hip boots. Ike new. bargain. Sol
9th ave. ". w
THOR WASHER AND IRONER.
bargain. Used only few times.
Also other snaps. 400 Union 1T.
BEST PIANo AND PHoNOGRAPH
values at Fringer's Piano House
1O22 Third ave. Elliott 1907.
VICTOR MACHINE WITH CKHT-
net, 20 records $50. First claRA
condition. Beaeon 1893
ANANAGHS HATs a. 30 fi0s LAT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06

Mayor Fitzgerald, Shfrtfr
Sfringer and Prosecuting Al
torney Brown replied Monday To
the round robin letter sent 10
each Of them last week by DIR.
VI. A. Matthews, In which no
charged that city and county Of
fieisls were aware Of rampant"
gambling In Seattle.
Each Of the letters written today
by the mayor. sheriff and prose-
cutting attorney treats the Dresencs
Of gambling in seattie-or thc|
absence OF tin "A CHARACTERISTIC
vein.
Mayor Fitzgerald's letter to DIR.
Matthews follows:
In reply 10 your letter referring
% the statute relating 70 gambling
and the existence OF certain forms OF
gambling In Seattle. expect so far
az IL In humanity possible 10 enforce
all such laws In the future. as
have in the past
II welcome your cooperation and
the cooperation OF all lawabidiAn.
citizens. and viii direct the chief q
the police department TO make =.
special and continued effort TO sec
that the condition you mention id
eradicated."
Sheriff Stringer's letter containo1
what might be termed a slight tinge3
OF sarcasm. II follows: II have "a
force OF ten deputies which is entirs,3
~ inadequate 10 properly police the|
county. outside the city. The county,
commissioners are averse TO allow
ing me deputies with which TO police
the city. 1 will. however. do the best
can with the few men have 10 rid
the city OF gambling"
Browns Letter
In his letter TO DIR. Matthewa
Prosecutor Brown points out that
the principal function OF the prose-j
cutting attorneys office has nothineI
TO do with executive or ministerial
duties"
Browns letter says:
We appreciate the spirit in which
the Communication Is sent. and well
come the same as evidencing livG|
and commendable interest in law en-
forccment. This is. primarily, a laW|
office. as YOU know. and has ordin-3
arily nothing 10 do with executive .oF5
ministerial functions.
We are always ready. in any casD
and against any individual. to -
augurate proceedings looking TO az
punishment OF criminals where ther6'
Is reasonable hope OF conviction, 81
where vigorous prosecution mavl
have n tendency TO protect society.I
Occasionally. and with the means q
our command. IL has been deemel
wise for us to ignore other depar4|
ments and proceed on our own initta
tive.
Praises Fairness"
This is rarely done, however. an
In our judgment should be resorte
10 only In extreme instances w
have not the funds or force available
to undertake such work on any scale
Cases Of this kind. as well as al
other violations OF the law. will at al
times receive our best attention. anil
We invite the assistance and col
operation OF all good citizena pars3
ticuiariy those OF your fairness
AS you are interested In this par&|
tcular statute. we would be glad ~
you would call at our office at you1|
conveniece. that we might give voc
the result Of our practical experienc
in seeking TO enforce IL THANKING
you kindly for your interest" M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
LOGGED-OFF LANDS

FOR MAP SHOWING To-
cation, low price and easy terms
or Sale OF logged-off lands offered
20 settlers In Western Washington.
WEY ERH EAUSER TIMBER co
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
ARTHUR POWERS

star classified Is my best friend,
Us wide rcnd want ads surely lend
First aid when fellow needs a
friend;
I've tried it--soon my fortunes mend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
% BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
WANTED

HIGH CLASS INVEsTMENT-A
ufncturinK company Increasing
capacity % plant over million
and half dollars Of orders on file.
Discounts all bills VIII pay two
substantial dividends In 1890
htricteHt investigation solicited
from investors. For interview adj
dress csc. Star.
MAN WITH $1,000 no $500 FOR
good business Worth investi-
gazing thnrmiy Addrraa C-ha. star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
STOCKS AND BONDS

I WILL Buy
Liberty and Victory Bonds. Title
Trust Pan Motor
1 WILL SELL
20 Hood Motors 50 rfd. ..,. Par
10 Scan Am. Bank. Tacoma $4,000
2o00 Cushing CARRIER OIL ... Market
1000 Forks Oh ..............f 0.ib
5000 Trojan OIL, Caiif....... IAN
1000 Scquim oil ...tt..t..s. 10
g. J. STEEPLE
IFS Cherry ST. Main 1889.
LiHEnTY AND VICTORY bonds
Bought nt New York quotations,
with Interest 20 date. less a charge
81 f2t0 on 81 600 bond.
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS BOUGHT
BOND RECEIPTS BOUGHT
open Saturdays Until 9 y, NJ.
q. - McCONAHY a. co.
ai7 American Bank Bldg.
Main ass. second and Madison.
WE BUY LIBERTY noNDs At
small discount; also partial pay
ment receipts and w. =. Stamps.
20t 1Ihight Hidr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
MALE HELP WANTED

! WILL TEACH you now TO
drive and repair on all the stand
ard make trucks. tractors and au-
tomobiies in the shortest time
possible. Special day and night
cissses. Mr.. juneau. 915 Cherry.
FIREMEN. BRAKE MEN, yf5O-s200
monthly. experience unnecessary.
Write Railway Association. col,
Star.
EXPERIENCED KNITTERS. SAX
ony Knitting Co. Fifth and Vir-
gfnfa ct
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
PERSONAL.

PEKMKNENT HAIR wKvrYG.
Marching. henna pack for gray
and faded hair
LADIES IMPROVEMENT SHOP
Main eb0T, $40 Union St
MATERNITY HOSPITAL - REGts-
tered physician. reasonable rates.
~ Roanoke at. opposite, Boelng
airplane- Capitol 14T5.
Ola NoNIbH, ksA'fs MS on CREDiT
MICHAEL 1ns PIKE ST.
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% BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WILL SHARE SANITARY MILK
bottle top patent. recommended BY
the gosernment. to party with
1900 splendid opportunity for re-
turned rntdfsr fdAraHr csc Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06

WE HAVE a LIMITED NrMHEK
% rooms. single and suites. with
or without bath. az a moderate
rate. Weekly or monthly. Call
and inspect for yourself Hotel
Butler