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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
FIVE DIVORCES
FEATURE BUSY
DAY IN COURT

Five divorces were granted in Madi-
son courts Monday this record of a
busy day exceeding by four the num-
Der of applications for marriages, says
the Democrat.
Ada Murphy of Baraboo was grant
ed decree from William H. Murphy
formerly employed by the Davis &
Cooley Coal Co., of BarabOO, on
grounds Of desertion and neglect.
After their marriage in April. 1906
they lived in Baraboo, where their
two children, Catherine, aged IA, and
Janet, aged s, were born. Mrs. Muir
ply alleged in her complaint that her
husband has neglected the family for
the past seven years and that it was
her own money part of which came
as rent from her Madison property
at 221 North Livingston street, that
supported herself and her daughters.
/ In his denial of his wife's charge.
Murphy claims that he contributed
$500 toward the purchase of this pro-
perty and later paid $500 towards it's
improvement and taxes. He did not
deny that she should have the GUS
tody Of the children. Alimony was or
dered by the court.
! War Bride Has Varied Career
Jean S. Miller, defendant in suit in
which his wife, Rose L. Miller war
bride charged desertion, was grant
ed a divorce as asked for in his cross
complaint. The couple lived in Madi-
son until their quarrel in 1915 when
she went to BarabOO. Early in 1916
she wrote to her husband to give her
money to send their little boy to Madi-
son. In December Of the same year
she started action for divorce. He re-
piled with a charge of deserion.
i The case rested for two years during
which time Miller enlisted and was
sent to France. During his absence, it
is claimed, she correspondent with and
/ finally married a Peter KOliaS who
was in a southern camp. Whether an
actual marriage ceremony was ever
performd was not brought out but she
was sentenced to two years in the
state prison on charge of bigamy
more than year ago, and later parol-
ed. Judge Stevens granted divorce
but held the question of the custody
of the child open.
TWO Divorces on Desertion Charges
On the ground. of desertion, divorc-
es were granted to Michael w. Con-
nor, employe of Tracy & Kilgore,
Madison, in the case against Minnie III.
Common and to Tonnes Tomlid, town
of Christiana, in his case against Con-
stance Tomlin. The former alleged
that his wife a milliner, refused to
stay at her home in Madison and the
later testified that shortly before the
birth of his son in April, 1917, his
wife left home and has since been
living with her father
Pending settlement if the action
brought superior court in which Silas
/ Nachriener was granted divorce from
Margaret, the custody of their child
will rest with the mother. Both parties
live in Plain, Sank county.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
JURY AWARDS
STANG $500

Fred Stang, Portage was awarded
$500 damages against George Lad
wig by jury in circuit court in Por-
tage Thursday. The jurors deliber,+
ated three hours.
The plaintiff sued for $4,000 for
the loss of his right arm, claiming
that the defendant was careless in the
use of firearms when they were both
= hunting mudhens on Beaver Dam
lake, Mr.. Stang testified that when
the defendant shot at a fowl the shots
entered his arm.
The jury found defendant guilty OF
contributory negligence.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
Obituary
William Bretch

William Bretch
William Bretch died at his home at
SGT Eighth avenue Friday afternoon
at the age Of So years. Mr.. Bretch
has resided in Sank county nearly all
his life and has been a resident of
Baraboo for about thirty years.
Besides his wife deceased leaves
two daughter; Mrs. Marie Coolidge
and Miss Kate Bretch, both of this
city. The brothers left to mourn the
death are Reinholdt, Neilsville; Fred,
Austrander, Mimi. Sulphen, Baraboo
and Herman Bretch, Prairie du Sac
Two brothers preceded him in death.
The sisters are; Mrs. Anna Sheet,
Mrs. Emma Gibbs, both of Sank
Prairie: Mrs Camel, Blawk Hawk,
and Mrs. Bertha Keller, Sank City.
Two sisters also preceded Mr. Bretch
in death.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
RURAL HEALTH
CENTER PLAN

a chain of child health centers,
particularly in the rural districts, with
the township as the unit, is the goal
towards which the child welfare Dur
can of the state board OF healtn IS
hearing. Only counties where tue
county nurse is established will pc
chosen Several of local physicians in
tarested in pediatrics and preventive
medicine will be enlisted to MAINTAIN
IL these stations. Support for the de-
fanse woman's clubs and similar
sources.
Miss Zoe La Forge, of the Children s
Bureau at Washington, has come 10
wisconsin to assist in organizing
child health centers. She is WORKING
in Barron county.
Health centers for children are not
new in American experience Dut nave
been confined principally to uroan
communities. In Wisconsin, however
a strictly rural plan for supervision OF
child health will be evolved, intended
TO promote better health of children
who are usually removed from oppor-
tunities for health promotion which
are the common privilege Of city faml-
lies.
A station under this plan will be es.
tablished in one village in each town
ship, where feasible, and the entire
township will provide its material. Ar
rangemerts are under way to provide
the services Of skilled pediatricians
for the counties. At intervals, nurses,
mothers, children, and others con-
cerned will meet at the county seat
for conference and consultation with
the pediatrician.
According to Mrs. H. H. Morgan,
director of the bureau, Sank county
will be selected as the first to be or
ganized under the rural health center
plan. The county nurse Miss Palma
Ell. GRAIN, is perfecting this organiza-
ton, and county conference with a
pediatrician in charge will be called
in the near future.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
Herr----Premo

Two Of the best known and most
worthy young people Of Merrimack
were quietly married last Wednesday
evening ct the home of Rev. Ernest
Clarke In Madison.
Miss Lucille Promo, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Promo, and Mr..
Charles G. Herr son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Herr, having been well acquaint-
ed with each other since childhood,
and. after several years Of happy
courtship, decided that their paths of
life ought to be merged together and
thus they would reach the climax of
earthly Joy.
After the ceremony, which was of
a simple but impressive character, the
young couple took apartments at the
Park hotel, and from there during the
next few days visited friends and rela-
tives in Madison and vicinity.
They will not at this time take an
extended trip, on account of the sever
ity of the weather and the fact that
the bride has only lately left the hos
pitai.
The young people are widely known
and have host of friends, all of
whom most sincerely wish them a
long and prosperous journey through
life with the richest blessings that
heaven can bestow.
After the first of January they will
be ready to welcome all the friends at
the old Herr homestead west of the
village of Merrimack.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
LODGE ELECTIONS
w. r. c..

w. r. C.
At a meeting Of the w. f. C. Satur-
day evening in the w r. C. Hall the
following officers were elected for the
following year:
President Mrs Clara Newman
Senior e-President-Mrs. Mary
Odell
Junior vice-P President Mrs. Lulu
Staddler
Chaplin-Mrs. Mary Dwinnell
Treasurer Laura Welch
Guard-Mrs. Laura Newman
Trustee for three years Mrs. Cert
rude Briggs.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
PORTAGE JURY;
$1,000 BALM

Dan Cupid proved tickle to Louisa
Fink, who was awarded $1,000 dam
ages as heart balm against James H.
Clark by a jury in the circuit court
at Portage after the jurors DELHI
Grated three hours. The plaintiff is
the widow of Charles Fink of Port
Hope.
The plaintiff sued for $4,000, testi-
flying that the defendant promised tt
marry her, but that he failed to carry
out his promise.
The case created considerable IN
terest, friends of both sides beine
present at the trial.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
YankeGiese

Miss Eleanor Giese of Prairie du
Sac and Edwin Yanke of Plain were
married at the home of the bride at
Prairie du Sac on Wednesday. They
were attended by Alice Giese and
Andrew Yanke, respectively sister of
the bride and brother of the groom.
Miss Giese wore white satin georgette
and her sister, pink crepe. Little AL
bert Sprecher was the ring bearer.
The bride Is a daughter of August
Giese and the groom son of William
Yanke. For the wedding the home
was decorated in pink and white.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
Viii NJ. Cork

Will N Cork died Sunday at hie
home in Spring Green. Mr.. Cork was
active in temperance movements as
a lecturer for the cause.
A brother, Hugh Cork. and his ursss
of Wheaton, Illinois, Miss yerna Cork
of Washington, D. c., and Harold
Cork of Madison, son and daughter
of the deceased came to attend the
funeral, which was held at the NJ E.
church.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our kind friends
and neighbors, the members of the
Modern Woodmen of America, the
pallbearers, the singers, and the min
lister for the many kind words and
deeds, also the friends for flowers lat
the time OF the death and burial of
our dear husband and father
Mrs. William Bretsch.
Kate Bretsch.
Mrs. Marie Coolidge.
We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the neighbors and friends
who assisted us in our sad bereave-
ment, and for the beautiful flowers,
singers and ministers for their kind
and comforting words.
Mrs. A Wiseman and
children.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
William Bretsch

The. funeral services for William
Bretsoh were held from the Evangeli-
cal church Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. G. e. Maves OBLIGATED
and the singing was by male quar-
tette composed of Daniel Roberts,
Rev. g. B. Mayes, Lucius Bump and
Julius Mold. Miss Nellie Mayes was
she organist.
The. palibearers were Daniel Ruggles
Elvin Stenbrinck, William Calfisch, r.
L. Giazier, Herman Neitzel and
Sidney Wakefield. The Woodmen at
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
&. r. u.

At the regular meeting OF the E. F.
y. recently the following officers were
elected for the next year:
President Charles OFT
Vice-president-Mrs. Octayia Case
Advisor-C. r. Butterfield
Warden-C. M .Butterfield
Secretary-P. M. Cyan
Treasurer H. Cafisch
trustee Clinton C.wles
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
LOCAL LODGES
HOLD ELECTIONS

The members of the B. of r. T.
Have elected the following officers
for 1920.
3. of r. r.
President-Fred Foster
Vice President-Frank Wilder
Secreary-L. J. Davids
Treasurer-C. M. Du Bots
Agt off. Publication "A A. Davis
CONDUCTOR. ]. Davids
Warden-L. o. Sherman
Chaplin-W. H: Hamilton
I. Gt1ard-P. A. Ellis
O. Guard E. Gross
Med. Ex.-Dr. r. Cahoon
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
G. A. r. Election

At meeting of the G. A. r. mem
bers Saturday evening the following
officers were elected for the year:
Commander-E. L. Palmer
Senior Vice Commander G.
Glo-er.
Junior Vice Commanded. Fry.
Quartermaster-J. S. Workman
Chaplin. w. Dibble.
Officer Of Day--Joseph Johnson.
Officer Of Guard-H. H. Blackman
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
Births

Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Kirchoffer, Madi-
son announce the arrival of Robert
Gray Kirchoffer on November %. Mr..
Kirchoffer was the city engineer In
Baraboo number of years ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11
Married
Observation-Disclosures

Miss Mabel Thompson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Thompson, and
Emil Williamson, were married at
Lodi a few days ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11

Wednesday afternoon at four
o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss
Alta Bensemann, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bensemann, of Reedsburg
and William Krohn, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Krohn, also of Reedsburg
The ceremony was performed at the
st. Peters Lutheran church and Rev.
William Kansier Officiated.
After an extended trip to western
points the couple will be at home in
Reedsburg about January 1.
At the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. George Schmidt, in the town of
DeltOn, Miss Louise Schmidt was mar
ried to Mr.. Vincent Schank. Rev.
VIM. Lochner Of Kilbourn conducted
the ceremony. The young couple were
attended by Miss Marie Schank and
Fred Schmidt The wedding march
was played by Miss Ruth Burgess.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-12-11

Read the News want ads.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
u. OF TEXAS LEASES OIL LAND
School Has 100000 Acres Acquired
When Lone Star State Was
Republic.

Dallas. Tex.-More than 1900, 600
acres of land granted to the University
Of Texas when the Lone Star state
was a republic are being opened up for
oil-drilling purposes.
The university already has leased
tracts of land to OH companies and
drilling has started. Thousands o,
other applications have been made for
leases, it is said. Much of the prop
erty is in the Ranger and Burkburnett
fields. Other tracts are in the western
end Of the state, where a new Oil boom
has just developed.
+. Applications to the land office in
Austin for leases on this land must be
made in duplicate to the county clerk
of the particular county in which the
land is located. One-eighth of the
value of all oil found and one-tenth of
the value of gas go to the university. :.
A
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
INVENTORS HELPED WIN WAR
Patents, Long Held Up, Are Now Be-
Ing AIIowed-come From All
Sections.

Washington.-The latest war secret
to leak out is how friendly inventors
all over the world gave to the United
States their ideas for death dealing
machines for the destruction Of Ger.
many.
A companion secret is how IN these
ideas were kept from the enemy by the
seven serious Sphinxes" of the patent
office. This was a board of seven men,
of ~unquestioned loyalty and sworn
secrecy, empowered to examine and
withhold patents on war machines I'M
til the war was over and meanwhile
turn ideas of promise ove to the gov-
eminent.
More than 1000 devices which 1t was
thought might be of value to the Uni
ted States or the allies were passed
upon and 200 were important enough
to get before military authorities. Some
of them, 1t is said, helped win the war.
The ideas came from England,
France, Switzerland, Hawaii, New Zea-
land, Australia, Mexico, Spain, Italy,
Russia, Poland and one from Germany.
OF course, a larger number anne from
within the United States. Now that
the war is over the patents are being
allowed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
DREAMS REVEAL DISEASES
British Medical Corps Use This
Method on Nerve-Shattered
Soldiers.

London. = Curing nerve-shattered
soldiers through their dreams is the
latest experiment Of the British army
medical corps, and according to Cap
tain M. Culpin, it is succeeding beyond
all expectations.
"In the method I adopt" Doctor Gull
pin said, "the patient relates the
dream to me, and I insist upon the
man talking about the incident.
II make the patient close his eyes
and visualize the dream, and ascer-
tain what particular feature causes
emotion, By dwelling on this feature
l induce an emotional state and as
SUR him that he felt like that before.
and hat memory is coming up.
when success is attained there is a
sudden change of facial expression or
even an acces of terror. By this I
know I have reached the true cause of
the dream"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
srA,pn


Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of Commissioners of the CITY
of New Brunswick, NJ. j., at the Commits
sioners' Council Chambers. City Hall, 7S
Street, New Brunswick, N. il
on Thursday, July 10, 1919, at ten
in the forenoon OF saio
day for the furnishing of one a.
Automobile Street Sweeper with the
necessary appliances and equipment.
All of said bids shall be in accordance
with the specifications on file in the
office of Asher Atkinson, City Engineer,
Cdty Hall, rs Bayard Street, New Bruns-
wick, N. j., from whom copies of said
specifications can be obtained.
Each bid must be accompanied by q
certified check for Five Hundred Dol
lars C5O0.O0), made payable ~uncondi1
~tionaIly to the Treasurer of the City OF
New Brunswick, as a guarantee that
the bidder will enter into and execute
a contract and give bond, if his bid be
accepted.
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
EDWARD J. HOUGHTON,
Director of the Department or
Streets.
Attest:
Eugene ]. Mclaughlin, City Clerk.
5742-6-25-7-1-2-9
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
Reason for AceidentaIs.

Too many accidentals spoil the mel
ody. It's true they may keep you
guessing, but they also keep you un-
settled. And again it is the same with
life. Men of judgment treat ~aceidentals
for what they are worth. But they
aim to keep life to its regular course.
Some lives r ruined by a love for
the exceptional They seem to be un-
able to follow the necessary routine Of
life. So the wise mar aims to keep
life sweet and normal. knowing that
he best serves himself and his fellow
men by meeting daily needs with the
best that's in him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
When Boards FIourished.

The reign of Henry Nv of France
was the golden age of boards, for at.
that time as much attention was paid
to them as to the dressing of the
hair of both sexes. Louis VIII, then a
child, came to the throne, and the
beard had to go in honor of the hair.
less chin OF the new monarch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
chieano.s WILD Onions.

Attempts have been made to prove
that the name Chicago is from an
Indian word, meaning mighty, or that
it has some poetic or high moral sig.
~n:fcance, but the general opinion fs
that 1t is a form of the Indian name
for-asild onion. which grows abunds
antIy in that locality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
Musings Of Martha.

These wonderful business women we
hear SO much about may be all right,
hut I'd like t. see one of EN- tackle tn
lob Of getHn' up In tn Inofnin' an
gettin' breakfast fer ten before dsy-
light
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
SITUATIONS WANTED

and typist. Phone
156-M.
EXPERT mechanic and chauffeur. BOX
~633. South Amboy.
MARRIED MAN wishes position as coll
hector or Waterman. Box 1897. South
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
PLUMBING AND HEATING

WILL install bath and toilet fixtures.
heat your house with steam mo not
" pavments of $500 per month. ].
]. Larkin. 2os Market St
NOTICE-Have moved my place OF
business from 392 Smith st. to. 357
Elm st. NJ. Weinberger, Plumbing
and Heating.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
POULTRY, ETC.

WM. p. cLEMENsEN .Baaed Hay. straw
Grain, Mill Feeds and Fertilizer. Cor.
Market. South Second n q & r.
lie. Tel $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
FISH, OYSTERS, ETC.
BUSINESS

BAKERY FOR sale. electrical equipment.
will Sell property or give good lease.
IN central location OF towR. Selling
N account Of Sickness luquirs J..
Altman, 100 Fayette St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
PIANOS

n sTEINHAuSER. Pianos tuned snd
repaired. S25 State St. Perth Ampoy
qAeL 1s64-M. First class work
RRIINTON. pianos and Player Pianos,
Krant1h & Bach. Hardman Pianos.
-nx snns Coly3
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

AUTO SHOP, J. Bacha and A. Conquest,
Automobiles, Starters, Generators
and Magnetos repaired. Watson Ave.
and Fayette ST.. Tel. sos, Perth AM
boy. N. ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

mandolin. and guitar. ban5os.
"Gibson'' mandolin, mendoceuo,
Guitar. on terms. 1S5A Smith Street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

/ Correja Roadster, good condition.
/ Ford Touring Car.
Above cars in good mechanical order.
Clayton Garage. 361 New Brunswick
Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
BICYCLES

.-.Trihune" Bicycles, all models and
sizes on hand. Guaranteed tires for
one year, s1.s5 and up. Full line of
bfcycle supplies at reduced prices.
A. Kaufman. S5z Stcte ST
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

AUTO Repairing, all makes of cars.
Accessories, oils and Gasoline. Ellis
Bros. Garage. 74o-4S State st. Phone
1916.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

MARKO STORAGE Battery service
station. first class work one on all
makes Of storage batteries: Y9gT
New Brunswick Ave. Tel. 1866.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

BRIGHTON ISaa aScs.s AYE; ea1ar,ns and tires Mo..
bile Oil, New Projections and Puri-
tan Oil Cook Stoves. free air. A. Fall
kenstrom, 1856 Brighton Ave-. Tel.
1922 NJ.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

WE ARE buying used cars-fn any con-
dition; highest prices paid; also carry
complete line auto parts. s. Hirsch
& Son, 191 Livingstone Street, New
ark, N. ]. Phone Waverly 3014.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

MITCHELL Service Station, 295 Mar
ket Street, Cowel1 & Miller.
DRIVE A BARGAIN
/ Hudson super six
1 Roadster, model Liddle
i S passenger Velie Six
/ G. M. c.. Truck / 1-2 ton.
S ton G. NJ. c. steel dump body and
hydraulic hoist. All good tires; used
6 months. Can be bought cheap.
The above cars are sold to be in
good running rider. No reasonable Of
fer refused.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

PERTH AMBOY AUTO Body Co., build
ers of auto, delivery and truck bod
les, painting and repairing. 889-SS3
State St. Phone 1901.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

q shoe repairing; quality
hship guaranteed at the
Edward II. Burns Shoe
st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

GARAGE, Ford parts, Access
series, oils. gasoline. service day and
night. H. Shirkin. Phone >297, 1913
Stevens Ave, South Emboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

RED FRONT GARAGE, general msraor
work and ignition of all kinds. w.
Toner, 344 B~ordentown Ave-. South
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

A 1918 Chevrolet Sedan for $500. 90; new
battery, good tires. f. K. Martin.
l45 New Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
LOST AND FOUND

fr-Second citizenship papers, name
acob Moss, dated 1913. Liberal re-
sard If returned 494 South 18th St.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

WANTED-Small house in exchange for
first class, 80 foot power boat and cash
Staten Island or vicinity. F. II. G.,
care News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
TRUCKING

! AUTO SERVICE between New York
and Perth Amboy. so Gordon st
Phone 645.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

Hholesale and re-
ss ss5 State
J. Phone
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01
SHOE REPAIRING

ring, all work guaranteed;
hoes OF best qualities and
makes. s. Goldsmith. 127
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

FOUR ROOMS, improvements. hot wa
ter range. Inquire 1873 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

6 ROOM fat; steam heat, all improve
ments. On South First st. Inquire
Goldsmith, 377 State st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-01

D. KADIN, express and storage, long
distance moving with care. 210 New
Brunswick Ave. Phone 1676-1SS2
Perth Amboy.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1919-04-09
$3.50 YEARS CUT OFF
SOLDIERS SENTENCES

WASHINGTON, April S.-The spe-
cial clemency board appointed to re-
view all cases of soldiers remaining in
confinement has considered 1852 cases
or approximately one-third of the
cases calling for its action, the war
department announced today. The
board has recommended clemency in
1921 cases.. reduced the average SEN
fences from seven years and four
months to one year and nine months.
recommendations of the board have
cut total of 1889 years from the ag-
gregate sentences. Five cases involv-
ing life sentences were considered,
one sentence being reduced to two
years, another to 20 years and elem
ency being denied in the other three
cases.