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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-01
at references to the internal political
American Utterances Reprinted.

American Utterances Reprinted.
For \ long time French newspapers
have been printing strong editorials
differing with the Wilson point of
view and displaying prominently the
speeches Of Senator Knox and Senator
Lodge. as well rs Col Roosevelt's in
sistence that President Wilson was re-
pudiated at the last election. But per-
sons who know French politics well
claim that ii Mr.. wilson's position
were made clear in a few speeches
and the French opposition parties
were able to express their opinions
Americans could get better idea of
the real situation.
Mr.. Wilson returns to Paris tonight
to pass New Year day. leaving in the
evening for Rome to spend ave days
Italy has already expressed her ad-
herence to Mr.. Wilson's idea of
league OF nations. SO that in respect
to this fundamental 1t can be said
that England, America and Italy are
pretty much agreed. with Premier
Clemenceau doubtful regarding the
practical application, though willing
to be convinced II the security Of
France can be absolutely assured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-01
226NEW CASES
Of SCOURGE TODAY
DR.. Fowler Finds Increase in
Number Usually Follows
Rain.
YESTERDAYS TOTAL, 324

New cases of influenza reported to
totaleG 226 for the half day Yester-
days total was 324 cases, with twenty
deaths reported
Health officer Fowler said today
that an increase in the number of in
fiuenZa cases might be anticipated as
a result of the cold, rainy weather of
yesterday and today.
IT do not agree with those doctors
who hold that rainy weather initiates
against Influenza" DR. Fowler said.
Some physicians assert that rainy
weather holds down the disease by
washing away the bacilli that cause
it. My observation however, Is that
Increases in the number of cases re-
ported almost always follow dry or
few days of rainy weather"
Deaths in District.
Deaths from influenza in the Dis
outbreak of the epidemic in October.
and including yesterdays deaths,
have totaled 1879. A total of 33,SSe
cases of influenza has been reported
to the health department since the
beginning of the plague last fall. DR..
Fowler today said that many cases in
all probability never were reported to
the health department, so that the
figures, large as they are, proba bly,
are not at all a true indication of the
actual prevalence of the disease.
Recurrences of the epidemic, DR..
Fowler said, may be expected at
intervals during the entire winter,
with strong probability of future re-
rilr n 70
Health department figures up to last
midnight show that influenza and
sequent pneumonia, since the original
outbreak of the disease last fall,
have caused the death of one out of
every 200 of the population of the
District of Columbia, and that one out
of every sixteen cases reported
terminated fatally.
Eight More Patients Added.
Eight additional influenza patients
were admitted to the influenza emer
gency hospital, 612 F street north
west. last night. This makes fifty
seven patients under treatment. Since
the opening of the institution hand
ling emergency influenza cases there
have been admitted total of sixty
nine patients. There have been seven
deaths and five cases discharged.
In addition to the deaths at the hos
p1tai already reported IN Ihe star,
w. G. Rouse. twenty years old. of SIC
Rhode Island avenue northwest. died
there last night at 10 o'clock.
William Zachman Dies.
William J. B. Zachman. eighteen
years old. of 461S Wisconsin avenue
northwest, brought to the hospital in
an unconscious condition last night,
died this morning at 11:45 O'clock.
With ffty-seven beds now occupied,
several of which will be vacated by
patients tomorrow or next day, if
weather conditions will permit, there
are at the present time fifteen beds
vacant. DIR. E. W. Scott. p. H. S.. in
charge. said that he expected to re-
ceive additional patients later in the
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
From Dave McHalneSS.
AiX-les-Bains, Jan. 3, 1871

Aix-les- Bains, Jan. 8, 1919.
Dear Folks: am enjoying my
self immensely on furlough in
Aix-les- Bains. 1t is a lovely, place,
situated near the Swiss border, all
surrounded by beautiful mountains,
to me to even get this great chance.
1t shows what a good old uncle
Uncle Sam is to his boys in
France. Here we have the Casino
where Harry r. Thaw ana White
had one of their quarrels, also the
American Bar where ThaW shot a
hole in one of the beautiful paint,
ings on the wall. The Casino and
Cercle was, before the war, one of
the most noted gambling houses in
France, where millions were won
and lost at the table. In it is some
of the most beautiful work of sculp-
tors and painters How | would
cannot begin to describe it as it
really is. Three of us hired a guide
and we rowed across very beauti-
full lake which is two and ONE half
miles across. Then we went up into
the mountains and we saw some
very beautiful works OF nature,
which cannot be beaten. We could
see the J beautiful snow capped
mountains in the distance. The trip
was we'll spent and We enjoyed it
immensely. will leave off there
and tell you something of\our hotel.
The name is Hotel de Europe-a
very elegant one. The rooms are
occupied by the most aristocratic
people. Beautiful large mirrors up
over marble fireplace. French
windows, the large ones, toilet and
bath in connection, white enameled
walls, electric lights; we do not even
have to get out Of bed to turn on
the lights or light candle. We
have a button hanging over our
heads and all we have to do is press
the button and on comes the glim.
Our health. which are more import
ant 70 us, are very good (sret bienD.
We get bread. butter, coffee and
eggs for breakfast. Dinner-tirst
course: Soup, bread. Second:
roast beef and peas or cabbage, or
some other side dish, and potatoes.
Third: Either fruit, pie or custard.
Supper same as dinner Now how
is that for a soldier? Believe me,
We arr proud that we can get such
furlough l hope you are all well
and happy this new year. | am try
ing to be- So dear ones you want 20
too. will say bye bye for now.
With lots of love and kisses. Your
loving son, Dave McHarness,
Cook, Co. d, 14Oth U. S. Inf,
American EXD Forces
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06

-sessnaaxzzss@
60 to war. Has he returned yet?
ed ii lack. Don't know when | will
get to start back. l am working in
the medical supply depot; it is a
good job but l would rather be in
the states; don't think it will be
very long until l will get to start
back This is quite a place. There
are most anything that fellow
wants to see. There are Dulidlnss
and walls here that were built by
years ago-getting some: old. Where
is Dean, is she living in Leon? II
SO tell her that 1 said hello, also
your mother. Where is Bessie at
now? l reckon Willie still is out
west. Well may come back
through Leon on my way nome,
don't know for sure yet, but that Is Is
Des Moines and on to Wyoming, and
then to Texas, where l was. II
won't be very much out of my way,
if it is, l should worry. Is 1t cold
back there and has it showed? l
got a letter from Wyoming; 1t was
written the 26th of November and
it was 9 below zero that morning. ne
grass and garden stuff is green.
saw some French making garden last
week. Can you beat that? But at
that. am not stuck on the country;
the U. S. A. is good enough for me.
Well, kid, have wrote all the fool,
ishness that l can think OF, SO VIII
close hoping this finds you all well.
Wishing YOU all Merry Christmas
Cleveland Evans,
Med. Supply Depot, Camp Hosp. 81,
A P. o. 1852, American Exp. +.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
THE WHEAT THAT HASN'T BEEN
SOWED.

The department of agriculture is
reported to be framing bill which
will be presented to congress carry
ing an appropriation of $3.50 0O0,-
600 for the use Of the federal food
administration to buy I'm the 1913
The food administration under the
bill as it's provisions are reported
would then sell the wheat at market
prices losing the difference which is
estimated at a billion and quarter
or $3.50 loss for every man, wOm-
an and child in the United States.
That billion and a quarter in cold
cash is the pound of flesh in the
contract between the government
and the wheat growers of this coun-
try. The government put the price
up to stimulate wheat growing. In
the large wheat growing districts
it had that effect. In Iowa. howev-
er, farmers sowed wheat, not for the
sake of the 1926 a bushel, for they
would have preferred to raise other
crops, but as a patriotic measure
ers sowed winter wheat as a fight
ing reserve. They would have SOW
cd spring wheat had the war con-
tinued. But very large number
of them who had Calculated" on
sowing certain field to spring
wheat Will now put IN Otnef ana. 10
them, more profitable and cOngenial
crops,
Naturally the suggestion arises,
why should the wheat grower de-
mand 1925 for crop that he has
not yet soWn and for which in most
instances he has not yet broken
ground?
The wheat crop is of piece w
other bungling. America agreed to
pay specified price for wheat
year ahead of the crop. The allies
were starving and their existence as
nations seemed to depend upon the
American wheat crop. But they
were not parties to the contract.
This government made no agree
ment with them to continue to take
American wheat at American prices
in event the war should close. So
when it did close they turned to
Australia and Argentine to buy at
little more than half the pledged
American price. And the U. S. A.
is left with a contract on hand that
spells loss of $3.50 per capita.
The United States will pay on its
contract. But should the wheat
grower demand this pound of flesh
on wheat that has not been sowed?
-Marshalltown Times-Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
which | can tell you all when / re-

which l can tell you all when l re.
turn home which l don't think will
be very long, hope not anyway l
received your letter also Helen's.
was sure glad to get them. Tell
Helen l thank her very much. l
received a letter from Orville some
time ago, was surprised he had got
so far from home. Is Randall still
working in Chicago? How is Med
ford and Jimmie? How is father
and Willard and Blanche and her
family, all we'll hope? feel
good but have a bad cold. This Is
a bad country for colds as it rains
here most all the time. received
the papers. Sure was glad to get
them. l was at Verdun when ! got
them. l guess you know where
that is but we are long ways from
their now. We sure had, q nice
time Christmas. The day was spent
very WE'LL only hope next Christmas
l will be with you all. / will try
and see you folks before very long
as l am coming home. Well mother
/ must not try to write SO much this
time as / guess you will be surpris-
ed to get this. Will try and write
more often after this. Will close
for this time with love to all. AS
Sgt Horatio Wilson,
Co. G, 53rd Infantry,
American EXP. Forces, France.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06

and how was she? Tell Eva hello
and that l answered her letter quite
awhile ago but haven't heard from
her since. l got the baby's picture
ali o. k. Well / am closing this let
ter, joping that everybody stays
we'll and in good health till ! re-
turn to the good old U. S.. A. Wal
ter is teasing me about writing you
news paper but l think it is a
short letter but l can't help it, as
to write Well as it is time for all
soldiers to be in bed l will bid you
good night. Write soon and often,
Pvt. Henry w. Sanders,
CO. d, 130th Inf, A. P. 0. $50.
American Exp. Forces, France
via New York
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
From Cleveland Evans.
lie Mans France. Dee 81.

LIE Mans, France, Dec. q, 1918
Mrs. Kitty Boyd, Dear Friend:
ening to let you know that I am still
alive and we'll and hope this finds
you and all the rest we'll. I have
been on this side of the pond since
September. Haven't got but one let
ter since / have been here. l. left
Texas the last Of August. We were
10 days coming across; sure was
glad when we arrived Did Willie
have to go? suppose that q lot OF
the boys from there are gone. How
are All Of the folks and how II your
motheff / hearl that Ast1e hAA e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
From Bert McKern.
France Ian

FTdNCe, jan. q, IS1Se
Dear Mother: received my
Christmas box for New Years
present and was sure glad to get it.
/ am feeling fine, hope you are the
same. I got the Leon Reporter, too,
and saw some good news In Il.
home for long time: I. suppose
it is cold there now. It IL some
cool here. Does papa go around ov-
er the country as much rs he did!
Tell Mae and Bertha we will cele-
brate our birthdays long Ways
apart. Well must close for this
- Waeoner Bert Ray McKern.
3k4 Inf. SupDly Co, 4. r. @. 716,
Anertean 3D. Forces VIA. y. ~.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
From Horatio Wilson.
Menlson, France, Jan. l,

Menlson, France, Jan. l, 1919. !.
will try and write you as it has been
almost six months since ! wrote
YOU. 1 just put it off till. today.
This is New Years day and anOth-
ed thing we have been on the move
for . long time. Well. mother u
snra VA bad old war. have
$50 nany great aights - 90 -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06

A liberty bond is a good invest
ment. But every land owner in
Iowa has made more money on the
rise of his farm land than any other
absolutely safe investment. Land
has doubled and even quadrupled in
price in Iowa within 20 years and
is still rising. The unearned incre-
ment of Iowa land has been a big in
come invested back into the land
and has made a million Iowans rich.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
wrote to them two days ago.

| wrote to them two days ago. l
heard you folks had big time in
Leon celebrating peace. Mr.. Raush
wrote and told me all about it.
want you to tell mamma and papa
to write to me- | haven't heard
from them since I've been in
Bert
1852 Inf, Supply Co., A. P. 0. 795,
American Exp. Forces, via. N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06

Every assessor of Mills county
joined in a strike when the board of
supervisors agreed to allow them
only ten per cent increase in sal
aries. They demand Is per cent
increase and say they will not make
the assessment unless they get it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
Advertising Rates.

Display Advertising, special Sec
vice. per inch :. :. l5c
Reading notices, per line ...... sc
Cards Of Thanks, cash with
copy -. ....... -. -. 5Oc
Resolutions of Respect -. .$1.OO
Church, school and society no
tees, where admission or en-
tertainment fee is charged
per line ...:. &c
We are glad to publish. any and
all church or society notices, but
please don't confound news notices
with advertising locals. Correspon-
dents are cautioned not to include
said notices with their items unless
they are authorized and paid for, and
IL possible remittance for same
should accompany the notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
Dec 20 1913

Dec. 20. 1913.
Charley 1 received your letter and
was glad to hear from you. It sure
from home. l am feeling fine, hore
you folks are the same. l would
like to see your team. How, do they
look? Pete Johnson is with me
nov. Say, tell Wilbur and lClaroaco
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06

The legislature should get at the
road legislation before the roads
settle In the spring. It'll come
easier
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-06
From Bert Ray McKern. =.

Dec. IS, 1918.
Dear Sister Mae: received your
letter and was glad to hear from
you and that all of you folks are
we'll. | am feeling fine. ] was a
little slow about answering your let
ter. I'll bet it is cold there now.
1t is raining here now and is very
cool. Mae, does Bill and the boys
expect much for Christmas? got
news in it. All of the boys are
looking for their Christmas boxes.
I got a letter from Mr.. Raush and
he said he saw papa and he said he
read my letter and smiled when he
read it. Well. Mae, / will close for
this time From Bert.
Dec. 20. 1918.
Well Floyd as l am idle few
minutes l will try and drop you a
few lines to let you know l am well
and hope you are the same. 1t has
been raining for few days and we
have also had some snow. Part of
the boys have received their Christ
mas boxes, but ! haven't got mine
yet. We are going to have a big
Cross sent we boys jam and cigar
rettes, and Thanksgiving our cap
tain gave us big supper and it
sure made we boys feel good. Our
captain sure is fine boy. am go
ing to try and bring some souvenirs
home with me. Say. l wrote let
ter to Clifton West but have not
got any answer yet Leon will be a
live burg when the boys get home
Well l will close for this time. from
Bert.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03

rected, quite the contrary might have been the case but MT. Trimble's clever handling of his subject could rot be improved upon.
 Few screen melodramas can stand the test of being stretched beyond the five-reel limit, but "The Auction Block" stands forth as one of the brilliant exceptions. There is never an instant when the action drags in the slightest
 From start to finish the lightning effects and photography are superb. The millionaire dinner scene, the stage revue and luxurious interiors furnish examples of artistic sets and splendid camera work which will not Dc easly forgotten by the spectators. There can be no doubt as to the re- Iception the public will accord this production, which promises crowded houses to every exhibitor who books
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
1.-THE AUCTION BLOCK"
 AT THE LYRIC TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, June 3.-The novel to open at the Lyric tonight, is based created a decided sensation when published, ranking as one of the best sellers of the day There is every reason to believe that it will duplicate in the films the success scored in the literary field. The orig ;nal plot is followed closely and de- spite ias scheming complications. necessary for the development of the machinations of the blackmailers and murder of Jarvis Hammon, the con tinuity is so wei preserved that there is no difficulty in tracing the story's thread. Less skilfully di
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
DISTRICT COURT
MONDAY

Divorce granted to Rcbecca Rosen- berg from Isaac Rosenberg, on ground of desertion.
 John Hull, a native of Ireland ; Louis Syes of Belgium, and Edward Thompson of Norway, were admitted to citizenship.
 One of the two cases against Paul Gohle for statutory offonses was, on motion of the U. s. Attorney, dis missed. The other case will go to trial Wednesday morning.
 TUESDAY.
 A divorce was granted to Lizzie Lewis from Jacob Lewis on tho ground of cruel and inhuman treat ment. Both parties are natives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
FORMER ALASKANS SEEN.

DOUGLAS, June 3.-Mrs. Alex Morgan, who returned from the South last week, saw several former Doug lasites while on her trip. MT. and Mrs Dan Campbell were seen in Portland where they reside and arc getting along fine. Dan is working in the ship yards and aside from liking his work is enjoying good health.
 c. E. York and family were also seen in Portland and he stated that he expected to return here again soon, as it is too hot down there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
PAULINE FREDERICK
 AT THEATRE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, June 9.-"Her Finai Reckoning" founded on the nove Prince Zilah,N by tunes Claretie with Pauline Frederick in the lead ing role appears tonight at the Lib berty Theatre. The play Prince Zilah" won success for the most famous actresses in the world, in cluding Sarah Bernhardt, June Had ing, Modjeska, Ellen Terry and Eleanor Duse.
 Miss Frederick is essentially ar Actress of the first class, and she combines with her histrionic ability beauty, personal charm, and magnet ism possessed by few actresses in the movies"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
FOURTH OF JULY
 COMMITTEE APPOINTED

DOUGLAS, June 3.-Plans were discussed last night for celebration and until the committee reports at the meeting next Monday night on the prospective money available the, events will not be scheduled The following committees were ap pointed by J. w. Martin, chairman to look after the detailus of the celebration here for the Fourth oi July:
 Finance-7J. F. Henson, F.. A. J Gallwas, L. w Kilburn, Oliver Ose son, P. R. Bradley, Jack Wilson, L S. Ferris, Nels Anderson, A. E. Gurr and Fred Guis.
 Sports-Nels Anderson, Jack Lang.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

seth, J. F. Henson, Oscar Grundler Jack Wilson, B. Loomis, Pic Martini and Gabe Paul.
 Music-H. F. Murray, Ed McIn tyre, and O. E. Bennett.
 Dance and Decorations-R. E. Coughlin, J. L. Mccormick, l.. W Kilburn, D. Oliver F. Buch, Jr., O M Oleson, Geo. Griggs and o. Grun dler.
 Marshal of the Day-W. J. Grant
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
OPERATION SUCCESSFUL

DOUGLAS, June 3.-Mrs. Ray James was operated on for appen- Gicitis by Doctor L. Q. Sloane in the Juneau St. Ann's Hospital yesterday morning and was doing very well last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
ScHUMAN LEAVING.

TREADWELL, June 3.-Herbert Schuman, who for the past several years has been hoist man at the Ready Bullion mine, will leave for Chichagof tonight, where he is of fered a different line of work Mir Schuman will be followed later on by his family.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
SAD NEWS.

DOUGLAS, June 3-Mrs Jerry Cashy received word Saturday of the death of her mother, Mrs. John Moody at her home in Michigan. Mrs. Moody was eighty-seven years of age
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
NEW TAX ASSESSOR.

DOUGLAS June 3.-Aside from the regular routine business the city council had little to attend to at the regular meeting last night. DC cor Grundler was appointed as tax assessor for this year in the place of Dick Mccormick. Jr., resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
JEFFERSON IN.

DOUGLAS, June 3-The Jefferson arrived in port last evening, anf besides IA tons of freight for Doug las had one passenger, Mrs. c. E, Bergman for the island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
AT THANE FOR VACATION.

DOUGLAS, June 3.-Miss Agnes Patterson has taken a position in the Thane boarding house for the summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
NURSING AT HOSPITAL.

DOUGLAS, June 3.-Mrs. G. Laugh lin has assumed the duties of night nurse at the St. Ann's Hospital for the present
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
RETURNS FROM THE SERVICE

TREADWELL, June 3-Renie Van Eollenbrook of Treadwell returned on the Northwestern after having seen service in France, with the United States army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
TO HAVE OPERATION.

DOUGLAS, Jun 3.-Mrs. F. Chape- dean left today to enter St. Anns hospital in Juneau where she will an operation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-06-03
AMERICANS ARE BARRED

NEW YORK, June L. London advices say the British Government will not permit Americans to buy wool at London auctions.
The Keota news., 1919-09-26

out without injury to the alfalfa.
either from premature cutting or too
prolonged delay. walt until the alfalfa
Is ready for another cutting. II ought
to be possible. however. before the
summer II passed. to clear the 0elds
Of this insect In this manner.
In tho eastern states premature cut.
ting often results in permanent injury
to alfalfa. especially while It 10 young.
and for this reason the cutting OF this
crop much in advance Of the normal
period II not recommended.
As the caterpillar feeds on many
different plants. ditch banks and fence
rows should bs kept free from weeds.
Tho caterpillars have been caught
readily By dragging Geld with . hop
pertloxer. such a. u used for grass
hopper outbreaks. II does not hurt the
alfalfa when not used to excess. and
will catch many injurious insecta