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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

A young married man in this
city gave his wife all his first weeks
wages except $l.75. The next
week he gave her $1.75 out of his
wages, but she made a terrible
"kick" and asked how she was
going to get through the week
with only $1.75?
"Darned if 1 know, but 1 did
last week and 1 had a tough time
of it. Now it is your turn
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
Who Claimed the Flowers?

The minister who made the follow
prepared for nntoward results from
his preaching. There are some flow
ers here" he said, 'for those who are
sick at the close of this service. -
Youths Companion.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Nearly 1000 whales have been
taken this season in the north Pac-
ific ocean between Victoria, B. G.
and Alutian Islands. Steam whal-
ing vessels are now employed in this
business, and work out of Victoria
chiefly. A few are from American
ports on the Pacific.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
language and Thought.

Language is properly the servant OF
thought, but not unfrequently becomes
Its master. The conceptions of fee
Bile writer are greatly modified by his
style; man of vigorous powers
makes his style bend to his concep-
tions-a fact compatible enough with
the acknowledgment of Dryden that q
rhyme had often helped him to an
idea.-Clulow.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
Advertised Letter List
Idaho Springs, Colo,
anan

AudHo oPiihSo, SoiO',
Sept. 10, 1919.
The following letters remain
uncalled for at this office:
Robert Arnold
Frank Bell
VIM. Bown
Mrs. Joseph Boyle
Mrs. B. F. Dancer
Mrs. Grace Desserick
Miss Florence Fields
Mrs. H. W. Hartman
Chas Petri
Mr.. j. Russell
Mrs. Lizzie Smith
MAILS CLOSE
Going East 7:o9 m, West 1000 am
Going East 2 80 pm =" 500 p m
O. N. MARIHUGH. Postmaster.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Miss Fields, sister of Mrs. Dan
Wilson, expects to go to Kansas,
where she has purchased property.
Miss Fields has conducted the
rooming house formerly in the
hands of Mrs. Peterson. The
large ten-room house is now for
rent.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

The business formerly con-
Quoted by the Roberts Brothers
Mercantile company is now being
conducted by the Roberts Brothers
Grocery company and all accounts
of the Mercantile company are now
due and payable. All persons
knowing themselves indebted to
the Roberts Brothers Mercantile
company are requested to make
immediate settlement of the same.
For short time Liberty Bonds
will be taken on accounts with a
5 per cent premium-that is $50
Bond will be taken on a account
for $52 so and a 500 bond for
sos. adv
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Instead of meeting next We'd
nesday as had been planned, the
Episcopal guild will hold their
first meeting the second Wednes-
day in October, on the eighth.
The meeting will be with Mrs.
w. B. Kelso.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

The Presbyterian Aid society
will meet next Thursday after
noon with Mrs. G. E. Greene at
1928 Colorado street. Mrs. Greene
and Mrs. D. E. Clark will be
hostesses.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Oscar johnson was over from
Bear creek for a few days this
week. He doesn't advise the use
of tent in wet weather, as he
came nearly having pneumonia,
as a result of trying to sleep in
damp covers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mrs. D. J. Sayer and family
will return to Denver Monday
after having spent a most enjoy
able eSsummer in Idaho Springs.
Mr.. Sayer will remain here to look
after his mining interests. He
will live at the Hot Springs hotel.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mrs. Youngberg was a visitor
to Denver Monday and Tuesday.
where she purchased supplies
for the making of the beautiful
bead bags she is preparing for
Christmas gifts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mrs. Albert Burch of Berkeley,
California. came Thursday to be
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. @. L..
Jaynes for a few days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
Methodist Church Notes

Sunday, September 21.
1000 a. NJ. Sunday School, for
all ages.
11:0O a. m. Sermon by pastor.
Theme: "How to Promote a
Genuine Revival"
3 p. m. Junior League for boys
and girls.
6:45 p. m. Epworth League for
young people.
7:3O p. m. Evening worship.
Theme: "Sowing and Reaping"
Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Meeting
for Bible study, prayer and song.
On Sunday, Sept. %, series of
evangelistic meetings will be given.
The Rev. G. A. De Flon, evange-
list from Denver, will conduct the
meeting. Christians and all peo-
pie are invited.
Rev. J. Martin, pastor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mr.. Barclay, an employe of the
Denver Post, has rented one of
the Sherr cottages on Virginia
street for his family and may de-
eide to remain here permanently.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

John F. Vivian, Will R. Muir
ply and Raymond Miller, COM
prising the state land board, pass
ed through Idaho Springs We'd
nesday on their way to Moffat and
Grand counties, where they are
going to look over some of the
state land. They are making the
trip via the auto route. While
here Mr.. Vivian called on numer-
Gus friends, including j. W. B.
Smith, whom he located with
some difficulty. He was first at
tracted by the gold letters Reg
ennitter and Smith" only to find
on investigation that there were
at one time two Smiths practic-
ing law here and that one-Robert
G. Smith-has long since been
located elsewhere, while his old
time republican friend j. w. B. is
still on the job.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

A card from the Elmer Eriks-
sons asks that their Siftings be
sent to Seward, Alaska, instead Of
to Anchorage.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

The Nipko family have removed
to Littleton, where they have pur-
chased home. Mr.. Nipko is
working with the Leyner Drill
company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
MethOdiStS Are Getting
Ready for a Revival

Evangelist g. A. De Flon of Den
yer will conduct a series of revival
meetings at the Methodist church,
beginning on Sunday, September
%.
Rev. De Flon comes highly re-
commended in his work by Chris
tian people in various parts of the
country where he has conducted
services with marked success.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Genuine Cream Bread may be
had at the Antlers Bakery and
Restaurant.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

For little nicer quality, go to
Antlers Restaurant and Bakery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Fresh candies every week
Idaho Dainty Shop.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mrs. J. J. Culley became i'll
again last Friday, and went to
Denver to see her physician, who
advised her not to come back to
Idaho Springs, but to go east at
once. She will leave soon for
Evansville, Indiana, and possibly
Boston. Miss Flora Culley, who
was to take charge of a school in
Idaho, will accompany her mother
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

The Cedarberg family of Grass
Valley have moved to Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mrs. Eva Nudge has been i'll
for couple of weeks in Denver,
but is better.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Charles x. Bucher has sold his
barber shop to j. Ell. Beshears who
comes here from Herrin, Illinois.
Mr.. Bucher continues to work in
the shop as an employe Of the new
proprietor. Charley Bucher has
been working steadily for several
years and prefers to relinquish his
title of "boss" in order to enjoy
the wider privileges now afforded
a journeyman. When he wants a
dry or two off he can have it, while
as boss there was nothing to dc
but work. Mr.. Beshear has wife
and son who has already entered
school, and they come with the
intention of remaining permanent
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
. A N T AD S

FOR SALE OR TRADE for anything
of value-stock in the First National
Bank of Idaho Springs, Colorado.
E. L. Regennitter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Fresh Candies, School Supplies,
and Oh! lots of things at right
prices down at
THE VARIETY STORE,
Where you get your moneys
worth.
A. Thames, Prop.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

New Fall Hats are on display
at The Speciality Shop.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
Fl. 0. Allen, Dentist.

The deposits of the Bank of
Idaho Springs keep growing all
the time. STEADILY climbing is
the watchword
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

The city council has ordered a
Federal electric fire alarm siren
on trial. The one that has been
tried this week, and which has
startled many citizens, is but a
miniature of the real article, which
sounds an alarm twenty times
louder than the sample. The
alarm will be placed on the power
plant and when Fire Chief Green
sets it in operation it will be heard
from one end of town to the other
and perhaps beyond.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

FOR RRENT-Ten-room furnished house,
at 17lS Colorado St. Inquire 1908
Wall St.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Big reduction on price of 2x6s.
Best dry block wood in the city.
Idaho Springs Lumber Co.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
OWN YOUR HOME

904 Colorado ST., modern, $3.50
2247 Miner ST., modern, -. 1890
2162 Virginia ST.. ...... 1850
1929 Colorado ST., MODERN. 1000
8lS Miner ST., partly modern $50
l41 Colorado St.,........... 400
The l.. A. Hafer Inv. Co., No.
215 18th Ave., Phone Ida ho 90J
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mrs. M. E. Conwell was a Den
yer visitor last week. Mrs. Con-
well plans to go to Chicago to
visit relatives some time next
month.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

An exchange says: "a lawyer
in court room may call man a
liar, scoundrel, william, or thief,
and no one makes complaint when
court ajourns. If a newspaper
prints such reflection on mans
character there is libel suit or
dead editor. This is owing to the
fact that the people believe what
an editor says"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Misses Grace Curnow and
Helen Holmberg leave next We'd
nesday for Boulder to enter the
University.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

The city has asked for bids on
steam heating plant to provide
warmth for the library and city
hall. 1t will be necessary to install
the plant at once.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Rev. A. HI. Austin will preach
at the Episcopal church Sunday
evening at eight. The public is
cordially invited.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19
BACK AGAIN
To the Good Old Days
Before the War

Where you get more for your
money.
Wood, Lumber, Mining Tim
bers,
The Q. L. LAMB LUMBER Co.,
At our old stand, Phone Idaho 56.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Mari
hugh and baby came up Thurs
day for vacation in the beauti-
full bills. They are occupying
one of Mrs. Weeks furnished cot
tages.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

7. j. johnson and family have
removed here from Central City
and are occupying one Of Fred
Sherr's cottages on Virginia street.
Mr.. johnson has contract on the
Matte which will keep him busy
for nine months or more, and he
says he intends to remain here
permanently.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-09-19

1!Iow!|K! NEws| ); 5:
l9I{kI|!ZEs&4 l{kZ||;:s I y '
H. 0. Allen, Dentist. Ut
- da
The deposits of the Bank of g,
Idaho Springs keep growing all -,
the time. "Steadily climbing" is -
the watchword
A card from the Elmer Eriks- re
sons asks that their Siftings be ar
sent to Seward, Alaska, instead Of 81
to Anchorage. M
Mrs. Albert Burch of Berkeley, NJ
California. came Thursday to be TO
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. @. L. sa
JdyQ6S IOT lew Gays. Pe
Fresh candies every week.
Idaho Dainty Shop.
The Nipko family have removed WI
to Littleton, where they have pur Nc u,
chased home. Mr.. Nipko is I'LL
working with the Leyner Drill
company. at
For little nicer quality, go to ~ ~
Antlers Restaurant and Bakery. "
The Cedarberg family of Grass n
Valley have moved to Denver. nc
The Presbyterian Aid society U
will meet next Thursday after
noon with Mrs. G. E. Greene at We
1928 Colorado street. Mrs. Greene We
and Mrs. D. E. Clark will be vii
hostesses. mi
New Fall Hats are on display
at The Speciality Shop. TO
- br
Oscar johnson was over from
Bear creek for a few days this
week. He doesn't advise the use d
of tent in wet weather, as he tn
came nearly having pneumonia, ST
as result of trying to sleep in Cit
damp covers.
Groo,, PraoJ NOV ha
-uenulne orealh Dreau may oe F.
had at the Antlers Bakery and -,
Restaurant T.,
Instead of meeting next We'd ST.
nesday as had been planned, the M
Episcopal guild will hold their so
first meeting the second Wednes- 10
day in October, on the eighth all
The meeting will be with Mrs. pl
w. B. Kelso. Sc
Mrs. J. J. Culley became i'll ~
again last Friday, and went to '''
Denver to see her physician, who
advised her not to come back to ba
Idaho Springs, but to go east at co
once. She will leave soon for M
Evansville, Indiana, and possibly tn
Boston. Miss Flora Culley, who pr
was to take charge of school in be
Idaho, will accompany her mother. VIC
Big reduction on price Of 2x6s. I'll
Best dry block wood in the city. tt
Idaho Springs Lumber Co. a
Mrs. Youngberg was a visitor as
to Denver Monday and Tuesday. b
where she purchased supplies Al
for the making of the beautiful 8,
bead bags she is preparing for i,
Christmas gifts. |,
If you wish to sell your Liberty
Bond of any issue you can posi-
lively get as much or more for it .
at the Siftings Office as from any z
other place and you get the cash z
Immediately. We pay according L
to the New York daily quotations. .
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04

Myi that coffee at the Oriole.
C. A. West returned yesterday from
weeks business trip to Salt Lake.
Mrs. Mary Parker has bought lots
in Daily addition and will build resi-
dence.
A. ]. Breshears arrived Monday
from Weiser to visit his daughter,
Mrs. J. P. Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Womack, who
came down from Cabarton to spend
Thanksgiving week with relatives, re-
turned Monday.
Mrs. A. L. Morse, arrived last week
for visit with her daughter, Mrs. G.
w. Maxfield. Mrs. Morse has recent
ly returned from an extended eastern
trip.
Mrs. Robert Burlingame and Mrs
George Zimmerman were joint host
esses to the Sans Souci Club and their
husbands last evening at the home of
the former. Five tables played, and
delightful time was enjoyed. The score
cards were dainty hand-painted sug-
gestions of the season, autumn leaves
and holly being the designs Late
in the evening a shot tamale lunch"
was served.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04
The Oriole serves eats.

The Oriole serves eats.
Mrs. N. A. Doherty went to Boise
Friday
For good bread use Fleischman'l
yeast, at Reilly's.
Harry Bean and wife were down
from Sweet Saturday.
Harry Shellworth was over from
Boise Saturday, looking after business
affairs
Harry Harkelrhoades came down
from Cascade last Thursday to spend
a few days.
Fred Hoover, arrived Sunday from
Winnipeg to visit his brothers family
until the first of the year.
We buy for cash, wheat, barley and
poultry. Emmett Fruit Growers Un-
ion. Phone 202.
Mrs. Zoe Brown went to Boise Sat
urday for a months stay. She expects
to return to Emmett after the Christ
mas holidays.
The Presbyterian ladies will hold
their annual bazaar, cooked food and
candy sale Saturday, Dec. 6, at the
electric light office. Gift articles will
be a speciality.
Jack Adair came down from Cas-
cade for Thanksgiving. He was accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. John Hill and
two children, who spent the holidays
here.
Mrs. Barry, mother of James Bar
ry, returned Saturday to her home in
Payette after spending Thanksgiving
with her son and family. Mrs Bar
ry is considerably improved in health,
tho somewhat less active since her
recent illness.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04
Screen wire, all widths, 1t R.illy'..

screen wire, all widths, ct Reiily's
o. J. Jones is enjoying new Hup-
mobile.
Max Guenther, painter and decora-
tor. P. 0. Box SGT. 3-1Op.
Walter Mann was down from Nc
Call couple of days the first Of the
week.
We buy for cash, wheat, barley and
poultry. Emmett Fruit Growers I'm
ion. Phone 202.
Miss Stovel and Alice Rose return
ed Sunday from few days visit at
the home of the former at Caldwell.
Forest Ranger Francis Wallis came
down from his work near Carcade to
spend few days in Emmett this week
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Keith and son
Robert spent Thanksgiving with the
family Of w. S. Keith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Keith remained over the week end, re-
turning home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Polly are nice
ly located in their new home, the Moul-
ton cottage on East First street, re-
Gently purchased by them and vacated
by Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Newcomer.
Mrs. d. l.. Selby and daughter,
Miss Mildred and son Lloyd, Mrs.
George Clark and daughter Margaret
came over from Boise to eat turkey
with the R. E. Ewing people. Lloyd
remained until Monday with his sis
ter, Mrs. E. H. Barton, the others re-
turning earlier.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04
Diamond Edge knives and razor1
ct Rsilly's.

I
0n1 Ioes An'vse ana fAsor
!" ~
Sorghum for sale at NJ. J. Peters
"o"e o'
Mrs. Matte Fuller has gone t.
Boise for an indefinite stay.
Jsck Ad.;r I. h,,;Id;no . new hone.
IN IN. D.;,v .dd;t;o,
Miss Frances Rundstrom was &
Boise visitor the lasS Of the week
w. ..
~ sn, 49,, D ~
poui'ly. : ru'' 0ro"eEs on'
ION. fnone ~
"ni KNIT Lev AiAA sHeAters
win or wiI9c!F sfesves. ofk suAl-
an'es'o' e ''.no' "onsoul
Mr.. and Mrs- W. Terwilliger, for
mer proprietors of the Oriole, left
YESTERDAY for Portland: where they
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04

Call for Folger's Golden Gate Cof-
fee at Reilly's.
Charlie Knouse spent Thanksgiving
in town. He is working for power
company at Weiser.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04
FURS WANTED

The New York Store will pay
the highest prices for all kinds of
furs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04
TWO NEW
The Wonderful Unseen Riveting

it's rivetght just like the old Majestic, but the rvets
inside nicked leaving nickel smooth glass; and
big bulky bolt heads the inside And remember
hold tight bolts with only threads holding
and end of trouble The Majestic
is smooth inside and ousdes striking beautymore than
skin deep.
If you haven't MAJESTIC avail yourse
with this wonderful range
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-04
AND IMPORTANT FEATURES
ing Oh, Joy Top Needs No Backing

On, JOY! Top NttuS DIdCh111g-
A smooth, highly polished cooking top,
FURNISHED blue, not only adds to the beauty
of the Majestic but absolutely eliminates the
work, dirt and worry Of trying to keep the
range looking nice just an occasional thin
coat of paraffine retains its beautiful velvet
blue color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
POSTAL EMPLOYES
 TO APPEAR BEFORE WAGE COMMISSION
Representatives From Local Office to Present Claims to Congressional
 Committee at Atlanta

Representatives of the Alabama postal Employes union will leave Saturday morning for Atlanta, where they will ap pear before the congressional postal wage scale commission which will be in session there Monday and Tuesday of next week. Plans for the trip were completed at a meeting of the employees union and the mail service employees of the Birming- ham district when there were about 50 members present. Short talks were made and plans discussed regarding the best method of presenting the case of the Ala 'bama posta. employees to the commission.
 J. T. Bowen of the railway mail service is in Atlanta at present making arrange ments for the Alabama delegation Rep resentatives from North and South Caro- lima, Georgia ana Florida will also be present and appear before the commis- sion and present the claims of the postal employees of their respective states.
 Among those who will go from Bir mngham are: J. A. Smith. foreman of the parcel post department of the local postoffice: j. D. Parsons. representative of the city letter carriers; A. B. Warner. representative of the postoffice clerks; j. T. Bowen. representative of the mail service. Julius Merritt of Troy, presi dent of the Alabama association of R. F. D. carriers will accompany the local dele gation
 A. B. Mackey is president of the Ala bama Postal Employees union and w. M. I4auderdale is secretary. Preliminary ses. sions of the local delegation will be held in Atlanta Saturday afternoon and Sun day, it is stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
CONDEMNATION OF
 AUTO DISMISSED
Taxicab Drivers Not Expected to Search Passengers for Liquor,
 Court Rules

Condemnation proceedings in the case of a Hudson super-six, owned by A. w. xMock, were dismissed yesterday in Judge Hugh A. Lockes chancery divi- !. sion of the circuit court. officers J. P. Clement and J. l.. Huston, who made the arrest, testified that the car con- tained two jars of corn liquor. The defendants claimed that the car was a taxi and that the driver was not aware of the whisky being carried until the officers made the search.
 It was alleged that on the approach of the officers the driver was seen to throw the jars out of the car and this fact was held against him in support of the contention that he was a party to the offense. In reviewing the case, it was argued that the state had failed to show any guilty Knowledge on the part of the owners of the car and that their passengers were carrying liquor. - The court held that it would be un- reasonable to expect drivers to search passengers before carrying them and it was only shown that the driver in this case knew of the presence of the liquor after the officers approached. The case was dismissed and the car returned to its owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23
GERMAN CANNON
 TO BE PLACED ON
 EXHIBITION HERE

The city commission granted per mission to Lieut. Com. J. E. Meredith of the local navy recruiting station to place a German cannon in Woodrow Wilson park for exhibition purposes The gun is a four point seven or five inch gun and is regulation German cannon. being taken off a German commerce raider. This cannon Is one of the many recently turned over to the Navy Department by the United States government to stimulate re- cruiting in this branch of the service, according to Lieutenant Commander Meredith.
 An effort wiI be made by the city commission to retain the gun perma- nently to be stationed in the park and the assistance of the Alabama con gressmen and senators will be ask ed in this matter. s will the citizens of Birmingham.
 This gun Is 20 feet long and weighs several tons. It arrived in this city several days ago and since that time has been in the railroad yards, put it will be unloaded from the freight car and mounted in the park today, it is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-23

list of Roosevelt Memorial association members disclose the following men now prominent in democratic circles, former ly political opponents of Colonel Roose- velt
 Thomas F. Smith, who is a member os the national democratic executive com mittee, Tammany secretary and congress- man: Alton B. Parker former chief justice of the court of appeals, who was the democratic presidential candidate against Colonel Roosevelt in 1904 Rob- ert Adamson, former secretary to Mayor Gaynor of New York city, and former fire commissioner of that city, George Harvey, editor of the North American Review and Harcey's Weekly; Congress- man James A. Gallivan of Massachusetts; Theodore Francis Green and Richard B. Comstock, both of Providence, R. L.; Thomas Taggart, chairman of the demo- cratic national campaign in 1904. who has accepted the honorary chairmanship for Indiana; George Turner of Spo- kane, Wash, formerly United States senator; Senator George E. Chamber lain of Oregon, who is member of the national committees: Luke E. Wrisnt,' former governor general of the Philip pines; former Gov. Luke Lea of Nash ville who was a colonel in the Amer ican expeditionary formes, and John E. Parker of Louisiana, member of the national committed"