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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21
SOLDIERS LETTERS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. /
American Expeditionary Forces,
Jany. %. 1919.

1hHeA iSaii cSpeulCiOnary Forces,
Jany. %, 1919.
Dear mother and father:
Will drop you few lines to let
you know that nm we'll and in en-
cellent spirits, getting along fine. |
truly hope that this finds you both
Well. Was sorry to hear of George
having the influenza. Hope he is ret
ting entirely we'll Don't know of any
of the disease over here. You should
see our camp now, just like small
town. Just wait until can tell YOU
what NIL we hnve-first, n big rail
road yard, good buildings to sleep in.
, coal stoves, bakery to make US good
bread. 7. NJ. C. A. building to go to
. CHURCH and also to go to write YOU
and my sweetheart, stationary free.
canteens just like u country store
with most anything you want to buy,
picture shows two and three nights
a week, electric lights and other nu-
merous things. pletny of clothing to
keep us warm. bugic to tell when to
go to bed, and when to get up. You
see Uncle Sam is good his boys, Just
got to work Il little, that's ali. If
had you and my sweetheart over here
where could see you once in while
! would be happy.
don't know when we will be back
on the other side, but 1t wont be many
months, so don't look for me too soon
and don't worry in the least about
mo, I'll be back in due time.
Your son. I.EIyIS
Lewis Carbaugh to his mother, Mrs.
W. Fl. Carbnugh.
Co. ID, 3lSth Infantry, A. +. F.,
Dec. "a, 1919.
Dear mother and father:
Will try and write you few lines
this morning. This leaves ME wen
and having n very good time, but
sure could have better times if were
at home. will spend my Christmas
here in Amicrs, France. They have
bought smnll hog for our Christ
mas dinner, but there will be but lit
tie TO each man. We had fine din
ner last Christmas, but just look
where we are this Xmas. l like the
place we are stationed ut. 1t rains
every day, the mud is deep, and you
just ought TO see us padding through
tie mund. I thini; we will leave this
town, before long, and God knows
where we will go from here. With
best wishes, your loving son,
JAMES T. WILSON.
To Mr.. and Mrs VIM r. Wilson, In
dian, Va.
New Years Day.
Dear father and mother:
This beautiful evening affords me
great pleasure to write to you. Well,
/ had fine dinner today Three of
my friends and myself wetn tout and
dined with a French lady. She had
good meal. She roasted us u rab-
bit and chicken, with dressing also.
We also had pie for the first time in
France. TIL dinner was grand, but
it cost us 35s francs, which is cual
to $500. We don't mind the cost SO
much. l make right much now in cut
ting hair. You see, the barber course
helped me. My service record has
been misplaced. l havn't had pay
day since last July.
i think my pay will show up now
in few days. Earl Hall and Fred
Brown are still in the same outfit l
am in. Both are well and happy.
am mighty tired of this mans
army and hope they will soon send
me home.
Best wishes. Your loving son,
JAMES t. WILSON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21
GENEVlEVE ASKS.

Can you tell me the author Of the
following:
"You can fuel some OF the people
all the time, and Ill of the people
some of the time, but you can't fuel
all the people ali the time"
Commissioner Garfield, | am quite
sure.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21
LETS HOPE so.

Mrs. CT wonder where in the
world the alarm clock has goncl
saw it OH the mnntel yesterday"
Mr.. Cit was there yesterday,
but heard it going Off this morning"
Mrs. C.--"Wcll, hope it hasn't
gone where you told il to go!"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21

Have you bought your allotment of
War Stamps. The boys are still on
the Rhine.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21

Walter Reed Hospital Washington,
D. C., Feb. 8.
Dear father and mother:
l will write you all few lines to
let YOU hear from me. / am we'll and
hope you are all the same. 1 .m get
ting closer home and thna will get
away from here soon and hope 1
will get to see you all. Am tired
OF the army. Guess you all are hav-
ing plenty of snow. 1t is showing
here, too, the first snow | have seen,
rs 1t did not snow in France. You
dent know what time | Ind while
in France. 1t was as cold in July
rs it is here now. am glad that /
got back in as good shape as am
now. Answer soon. Your son,
j. c. LESTER.
To Mr.. George Lester, Tazcwell.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21
To Mr.. George Lester. Tuzcwell.


SAihoiiJ, Jan. Il.
MIR. w. 4. Stinson, Richards Va.
Dear Sir: am writing you n few
lines to let you hear from me l am
AL O. k, and feeling fine, and hope
you are the same. l am no on the
Rhine river, but don't know just when
will get away, but hope we will get
to come home soon. What are you
and the boys doing? | havn't heard
from anybody but Vicic and Riley.
have been through some hot places
sure as you are born. We are going
to pull off big sham battle tomor-
row for the General and that don't
suit me n bit for / think | have seen
enough of that. have been lucky to
make the war without being wound
ed. Clint Farmer is with me. Have
any of the boys from Richlands got
back home? l think will get home
by March or April my way. l will
close for this time as this imy 9th
letter tonight and l am tired Good
bye. Yours respectfully,
c. G.. McGLOTHLIN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21

Germany, Jany. 3, 1919.
Dearest Grandpa:
guess you will be surprised to get
letter from me. l have intended to
write you n letter for long time.
am well and hope you are, too. Tell
grandma that / am going to write to
her soon. l guess you had three of
your grandsons go through with what
you had hold Johannes, Clarence
and myself. / was in the same train
ing camp that Clarence was, but we
got separated and | have not seer
him since. I don't know how he came
out. got one pretty bad mustard
gas burn on the hand, but did not
go to the hospital. The last heard
from James he was in the hospital,
but guess he is out by this time.
went in on the Argoone front Octo-
Der /, and stayed 81 days. Came out
and rested, but we were not out Of
shell fire and then went back and was
right on the firing line when the guns
stopped firing, and then marcehd thru
what was left of France and through
part Of Belgium and Luxumburg, and
then across the Rhine. Our brigade
won the honor Of being the best
marching brigade in the u. S. Army
the Gard in the 32nd division, and we
are now just as far in Germany as q
Yank is allowed to go. Give my love
to all. From your grandson,
CHAS, w. LAWRENCE.
P. s.-You must go up home and sex
ma and pa real soon.
Letter to Mr.. james Lawrence, Care
of Geo. Lawrence, North Tazewell
Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-02-21
Co. C, 10th Infantry.

Somewhere in Germany, Dec. 81.
Fear mother and father:
| will t-y to write you few lines,
Is it has been sometime since | have
Ind - chance to write. ! am well and
getting on fine, end hope the same
condition exists with you. have just
received my first mail since came
over. got eight letters yesterday,
five from home and three from Lena
| sure WAS glad to hear from home
The latest was October 18th. nm
iool:ing for more any day. Well,
G.n in Germany now, across the Rhine
river. We crossed Dec. 18th, hiked
I'll the way thru l am with the first
division, pnrt of the army of occu-
patton. We are doing guard duty on
the Rhine. Guess you all are having
snow Mt home now. 1t has just be-
gunto snow here. We have good
warm place to stay and fare is good.
This is fine country here; the grass
is still pretty and green. Have seen
some fine towns. We came through
Cobenz: it certainly is beautiful
city. guess you all are fixing up for
Christmas by this time. guess we
will be relieved before long and then
start for home. went over the top
once, on Nov. 9th, but came through
safe and sound, but several were kill
ed and wounded. am glad you arc
getting your money all right. We
have not been paid for nearly three
months, but still have money. This
is the first time have had q chance
to write since December LIST. want
to write to all of my friends as soon
as can get some paper. | surely
hope the time will soon come, when
we will be sailing for homo and the
dear old u. S. A. So, wishing you all
merry Christmas, ! nm, your son,
GUY NORMAN.
To Mr.. and Mrs w. A. Norman, In
dian, Va.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23

BY nifed Press:
WASHINGTON May 22-Cou-
sress-so far as the rank and die
is concerned appears anxious "a
pursue hands Off policy toward
Pres1 Wilson's recommendation for
repeal OF amendment Of the war time
prohibition act insofar ss II applies
10 wines and beers
While there Will he bills prob
aaly offered ly democrats to carry
out the presidents wishes. a major
uy eff democrats indicate they are
unwilling 10 follow him and repubii-
can leaders say tney see no reason
for agitating the question
The belief is that the recommcnda a
tioE viii never be reported out by "a
committee
Neanw hile Chairman \olstead ~
the house judiciary committee and
Other oty leaders are preparing leg
islatjou for the enforcement of war
time prohibition and constitutional
prohibition
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
WITHDRAW ALL
u. S. TROOPS,
kAHN'S VIEW
America no COIleCtiOnAgenCy
Declares Representative
Homs from Europe.
BY United Press

BY United Press
WASHINGTON. May 2S.-Crea-
tion of a standing army Of 100000
men supported by "a system of uni
versal military training is the pro
gram favored by Rep. Kahn. Cali
fornia. chairman Of the house mill
tary affairs committee.
Kahn. who returned here from a
two months trip in Europe. today
declared ne would propose the plan
to congress immediately.
Kahn said that when he appeared
before the house to recount his two
months investigation in Europe ne
will demand early withdrawal OF the
entire American army from Europe.
Those troops should be brought
home from Europe, bag and bag
gage" Kahn asserted Their work
is through and they have no busi-
ness there This country is not col
lection agency nor are its soldiers
world policemen"
Kahn said he found much dissat-
isfaction among the soldiers because
they are being kept on duty. He as
serted that differences have arisen
between our soldiers and the men of
France and England. and that their
relations are far from friendly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
Expect Senate to Fight OUer
Question of Russian Policy

King wants formal recognition Of the
Omsk government and deportation
Of bolshevik agents from the United
States.
Opening Of the attack on the
amended league of nations covenant
is also scheduled for today if op-
portunity is given
Sens. Sherman and Reed have pre-
pared speeches denOuncing not only
the league, but certain features of
the peace settlement.
Would Separate Treaty.
Sherman will offer a resolution to
separate the league covenant from
the treaty so that the peace settle
ment may be ratified and made eff
fectiye and longer time given TO con-
slider the advisa bility OF the United
States Joining the proposed league.
The house appropriations COM
mittee continued its work on money
bills. II took up the S15.000.000 In
dian bill in an effort TO report il for
passa ge during the day. AS soon AK
this is disposed of the District of
Colum bia bill will be acted on. Early
next week the committee is TO take
up the railroads financial needs. a
bill appropriating $1,000. 000. 600
proba bly, will be reported
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
FORD ATTORNEY STILL
ARGUES BRIEF; WILL
NOT OPEN EVIDENCE

BE Unlted Press.
MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich. May
23.-No evidence was expected 10
be taken at todays session of the
Henry Ford Tribune libel suit and
the second week Of the trial was due
10 close without having heard A
witness Today was the final session
OF the week
Hopes went glimmerlng when Atty
Murphy. second attorney for Ford
10 argue the brief asking a limit on
evidence. dio not conclude his ar
guments Yesterday afternoon but eX-
tended them until this morning.
Another Tribune attorney viii fol-
low Murphy so it is more than like
ly these arguments will take up the
entire day.
Answering the defense in the mat
ter of evidence. Atty Murphy said
the Tribune must stay within the
-four corners Of their editorial in
their effort TO prove Ford an anar-
chist. He said the editorial called
him an anarchist and set forth the
basis for the assertion and referred
10 no other matters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
HOLDS
TROOP MOVEMENT
u. S. Commander Keeps Two
Regular Army Divisions
Ready For Action.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Gen.
Pershing. in Withholding homeward
movement OF the fourth and fifth
regular army divisions, from the
army OF occupation. is taking pre-
cautionary measures and showing the
Germans a frm front in the face
OF their threats not TO sign the
peace treaty, according 10 the gen.
eral belief here.
Marshal Foch. II is understood in
Washington. is still supreme COM
mander of the allied forces IN France
and is ready 10 march into Germany
should events make such a step nee
essary.
Withdrawal OF the fourth and
hfth division from the army OF oc-
cupation. in accordance with an
nouncement several DAYS ago that
they had been released to prepare
for their return home, would have
left bat three American combat divi-
sions in France-Or Germany--nOs
released for. or actually assigned 10
early convoy. The three divisions
the veteran first. second and third
regular army units-comprise only
a bout 5000 men. With them are
other units required for complete
occupatioual army. The America n
army or occupation is reported in
prime condition hut its mum oers are
much less than the French and Brit
Lsh armies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
PreSbyterianS to
Finish Assembly
Business TOday

ST LOUIS. Mo. Nav 23- With
the business Of the Presbyt rian
general Assem- bly, expected TO be
finished today. most Of the commits
sioners were preparing 70 depart
for their homes tonight
W. j. Bryan's resolution 10 Gre
ate a council OF i've ministers for
the church was in the hands OF the
executive committee. for report Al
the next convention.
Coy. Boodrich OF Indiana was
elected a member Of the new judi
cial committee
For the first time iu the history
OF the assem- bis a representative 9
from railwa ymens orga nlzs ton
appeared before that body and was
given an expression Of warm wei
come. Martin Carey. vice president
OF the order Of Railway Conductors
addressing the assembly. SAID whils
ne is not OF their faith. be believed
the time had come for honest
heartfelt cooperation Of all man
kind regardless Of creed or color.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
j. s. ENVOY GOES
To OMSK; EXPECT
PROPOSAL SOON
American Recognition OF KoI-
Chak'S Government Still
Withheld.

Ry United Press
PARIS. May 23-RoIand :. Nor
ris. American ambassador TO Japan
has left Toxic for Russia to confer
with Admiral Kolchsk head Of the
Omsk government. according 10 q
report received from relia bic sources
here today. This information follow
ed CLOSELY the revelation that while
still refusing 10 recognize the kol-
cham government, despite pressure
from certain allies. the American
government has prepared AN inter-
esting proposal" which will be for
warded to Kolchak. This proposal ].
il is understood will suggest recoe-
milton of kOlchaks authority over
the territory he controls provided
ne sets up a democratic governm ent.
or perhaps gives proof Of his abil-
ity and willingness TO do so
Whether Kolchak viii accept the
reported proposal il is impossible 10
forecast at this time. and il un-
doubtedly depends largely upon The
momentary state Of the conflict be
tween him and the bolsheviki
The French are carrying on \ for
mida bic propa gauda in favor OF
complete recognition OF Kolchak. bur
this is regarded as unlikely. The
British are divided but some ele
ments are supporting the French.
knowledge of strong popular oppo-
sition at home however. is causing
some hesitation bv the British dele
CATION regarding unqualified accept
ance Of kolchak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23

Scores Are Injured When
Starch Plant is Wrecked.
Fire Helps Destruction.
BY United Press

BY United Press
CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa. May ga
Ten persons are known to have lost
their lives when dust explosion
wrecked the starch plant of the
Douglas Co here last night
When a check up of employees was
completed this morning it was learn
ed four men out of the night shift Of
los were missing and believed 10 be
buried i'm the ruins.
Scores were injured by flying de
bris. Fourteen Of the injured are in
hospitals while others, suffering min
or cuts and bruises, were treated
and sent TO their homes.
Remove Eight Bodies.
Eight bodies were taken from the
blazing ruins last night and two men
died i'm hospitals shortly after be-
ing rescued from the wreckage.
Nearly all the victims are foreign
ers
The injured being treated at hos
pitals were mostly cut 10y Hying
glass and crushed by falling timbers
II is thought some of them may die.
The monetary loss was estimated
at 100000 10y company officials to-
day
Accumulation Of dust in the dry
ing room of the three building
starch plant is thought To have
caused the explosion. II was said to-
day the vacuum system was not
working This allowed the dust TO
settle in large quantities, causing
combustion.
When fremen reached the scene
they were handicapped in lighting
the flames because water mains in
the neighborhood had burst through
the force Of the explosion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
CONFERENCE MAY END
STRIKE AT WINNIPEG

By United Press:
WINNIPEG Man. MAY 23
There were signs today 10 pr-~age
the breaking up OF the strike jam
here Minister of Labor Robertson
called various union officials OF high
rank for conferences. some office
buildings were permitted limited
elevator service. some grocery dr-
iiveries were permitted and there
was am understanding thar con-
ference today NAV pave the Vsy 20
an agreement 90 end the general tie
up.
The conference" was based on q
rumor that labor officials citv and
provincial authorities We're fn get
together Coupled with these rum
ors were declarations against some
alien factions These were attacked
as alleged fomenters OF bolsheyism
and D. W Wism
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
By l.. c. MARTIN

BY United Press;
WASHINGTON. May 23.-The first
test of strength between senate dem
ocrats and republicans may come to-
day over Sen. Hiram Johnson's de-
mand for statement of Russian
policy.
Johnson expected TO call up his
resolution on this subject which dem
ocrats blocked Tuesday. He is de-
termined to force discussion Of the
question and get a vote on the res
Olution If possible. and will demand
a roll call if democrats oppose him.
Some republicans last session op-
posed JohnsOn's efforts TO force a
Russian statement from the govern
ment. If they vote with democrats to-
day the administration forces prob
ably viii be able to send Johnson
resolution to the foreign relations
committee
Johnson Has Assistants.
Sens. PoindeXter and King are
prepared TO keep the Russian dis
cussion going. if Johnson should he
defeated. Poindexter has resolu-
tion demanding an explanation OF
the American military policy and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
BY FRED 5. FERGUSON

PARIS, May 23.-The big four to
day discussed The military and pris-
oners or war terms OF the Austrian
treaty. The reraration section of the
pact was completed at yesterday S
meeting.
a decision was also reached yes
terday 10 withhold action in the arm
ed disputes between the Poles and
Ukrainins over territorial matters
until Premier Paderewskis arrival,
expected tomorrow or Sunday.
Charles r. Crane. after a consul
tation with the American commits
sion yesterday was ordered 10 the
Near East to investigate the entire
mandatory problem in Constantine
pie. SYRIA and other territories.
Foreign Minister BrockdOrff- Rant
zqu and FIVE other members Of the
German delegation left for SPIT
again last night TO confer with mem
bers OF the German government
Don't Like German Plan.
The committee appointed to con-
slider the Germans proposals re-
garding the league OF nations has
IhUAlfQ AWaI II GuA6AAtiN Allt UA NSf- ~
covenant more practicable than the
German plan, although adding that
some OF the Germans suggestions
can be considered when the league
is finally organized.
Regarding the proposed interna
tional mediation office. the commit
tee said that no such body would
have the authority necessary to set
tie disputes The allied reply eX-
pressed sympathy with the idea of
a system OF impartial cancellation
commissions. but pointed out that
The covenant does not prevent this.
Proposals regarding composition and
procedure of the permanent inter
national court will be submitted 10
the league council.
The committee said. in regard 10
obligatory arbitratio that its uni
yersal applicability was impractica-
lie.
We are glad TO note the German
government favors disarmament. "
the reply concluded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-23
MOUe Troops to
Be Ready ifFoe
Refuses to Sign

COBLENZ May -3-Re-distri1u-
ton OF American forces ia the cob
lenz bridgehead area as pr@ca
tionary measure in the event rhs
Germans refuse ro sign rHe treaty..
was practically completed todae
Movement OF between -. 600 add
$4,000 troops ln motor trucks from
the west TO the east side of he
Rhine. was expected TO be- nu ~n-3
late today or tomorrow These -o.-
dlers were being stationed Oh tar-
i0u- vantage points and everything
within the American ares va- t--
INK placed on s-r.ctl. wsr hess
AT sales or uon-mIitsrr PROPERTY
TO the Germans were suspended ana
regulations against frsterl.za- Ion
strictly enforced.