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AMERICAN AID IS SENT TO THE FRONT S® i OkTnd for the French Wounded y Is Highly Appreciated by V the Fighters. COMMITTEE GIVEN A FEAST Arab Cook Roasts Bheep Whole and Pollu, Formerly a Chef, Prepares the Dessert—Warm Praise for Americans. Paris.—Of all the splendid troops of France the division stands among the very first. Long before the memorable days of 1914 It had made Its reputation for bravery and hard fighting. Since then it has added many a glorious page to Its history and won—at a heavy price, alas! —the highest honors that France has to give her valiant soldiers. All of the officers and most of the men are French, but there are also some regiments com posed of native troops from France’s largest and most Important colonies. Some time ago the workers at the Nancy depot of the American Fund for French Wounded took supplies and comfort bags to two of their field am bulances. The gifts were greatly ap preciated and on a return visit the American workers had the pleasure of seeing the wounded men arrayed in some of their nicest pajamas and hos pital shirts; looking warm and com fortable. The doctors were loud In their praises and very grateful for the dressings and other things taken out. all of which were being used to good advantage. This small eulogy is merely a pre face that one may better understand the committee’s feelings when an Invi tation came from General D —— ask ing them to lunch at his headquarters, which are in a small village some four miles back of the lines in a quaint old farmhouse with a big courtyard In front. Here the regimental band was drawn up to greet them with a fan fare on their arrival. They continued to play throughout lunch, music quite unlike the usual military music, for they use their native Instruments, mostly wind and of wood, and play Weird, haunting melodies in a minor key. There is a touch of sadness In them and the call of the East as well. A Sheep Roasted Whole. After the Americans had been wel comed by the general and his staff, luncheon was served, and a wonderful meal it was, for they Introduced us to several native dishes, such as “kous kous” and a whole roasted sheep that two soldiers carried around the table for the visitors to see and admire be fore It was cut up and served. An Arab cook had received twenty-four hours leave from the trenches to come and prepare It In true Arab fashion. The sweet was a work of art made by a “Pollu” who, In prewar days was the chef In a big pastry shop In Lyons. Flowers and fruit decked the table, and even menu cards were not lacking. In fact they were of especial Interest, charming watercolor sketches of the various types of French soldier, from the old Territorial down to the debo nair Colonial. They were the work of one of the companies of this division and had been fighting for France since the first days of the war. After luncheon the Americans were Invited to ‘attend a musical review written by one of the officers. It was given in a barracks at one end of which the stage was erected. Then came the orchestra, well filled with soldier mu sicians, a few chairs for the “honored guests” and after that rows of benches. It was a full house. The singing and acting were all done by the soldiers, and it was extraordinary how much talent and ability they displayed. Warm Praise for Americana. If this especial soldier troupe should ever decide to tour the States pur Mask and Wig and Hasty Pudding clubs would have to look to their laurels. In *he last act a warm tribute was paid to the United States. They spoke not only of the nephews Uncle Sam was sending to help win the fight for Jus tice and right, but also of their Ameri can sisters who, since the first days of war, have done so much to help lighten the heavy load that France is bearing. The scene was the Statue of Liberty SLACKER SHUNNED IN PRISON Fallow Inmates Are Rude to Man Sent Up for Failure to Regleter. Chicago.—William Lawrence Saner, bootmaker to Chicago's, aoclety before he became a mere shoemaker at the Bridewell, because he failed to explain to Judge Landis why he did not regis ter for the draft, is not satisfied with his lot. He has petitioned the super intendent of the Bridewell to take him out of the shoe shop and give him work where his fellow prisoners will not be so rude. "Sauer complains that his fellow workers in the shoe shop pass remarks and won’t have anything to do with him because he Is a slacker,’" Superin tendent Smith declared. “He doesn’t seem to like the atmosphere of the shoe shop. "1 believe he will never get good treatment from the other Inmates be muse, while they will chat with a gun man or strike up a friendship with a thief, they have no use for a slacker." with several American soldiers stand ing guard. Only Liberty was such a tall goddess that her (or rather his) head was lost In the clouds and she (he) had to skip off her (hls) pedestal to be seen. The general had Invited all the chil dren of the village to be present and they were installed on either side of the orchestra. The prefect and hls family had provided a toy and the American Fund for French Wounded a small American flag for each child. These were distributed during one of the entr’actes and It was Joy to watch the sea of happy little faces on all sides. After the performance the Americans returned to headquarters where a de licious tea awaited them. Then came goodbys and they left feeling they had had a very wonderful day and were Indeed fortunate to be numbered among the friends of this band of heroes. WATERS OF HOLLAND FROZEN OVER For the first time In five years Holland has been suffering from the effects of heavy snowstorms and a bitter cold spell. The rivers and lakes were completely frozen over. The photograph shows commodities being car ried from Monnikendam to Murken. Helps Save the Horses Red Star Is Doing Great Work at Front. Organization Alma to Do for the Horae What Red Croaa Doea for Man. Albany, N. Y. —Everybody know* about the work being done by the Red Cross, but not so many are familiar with the Red Star, another relief or ganization that has been brought Into existence by the war. The Red Star elms to do for horses what the Red Cross is doing for men, women and children —fighters and civilians who are feeling the effects of war. The American Red Star Animal Re lief, which is the official title of the Red Star, was organized some time ago at the request of the secretory of war by American Humane association. Dr. William O. Stillman, for 12 years pres ident at the latter organization. Is di rector general of the Red Star. The national headquarters Is at Albany. The American Red Star proposes to follow the lead of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani mals of England, which has hospitals behind the battle lines, equipped to care for 12,800 horses and has suc ceeded In curing 84 per cent of the animals which were turned over to Its care by the British veterinary corps. Before this relief work was started, horses Injured in battle were shot at once, now they are given surgical aid and returned to the front when cured. It is estimated that the work of this British society has saved the British government $30,000,000 In horse flesh. DISCHARGED BIRDMAN HIT GROUND TOO HARD Great Lakes, 111. —Albert John Llndauer of Chicago applied at the Great Lakes Naval Train ing station for enlistment as a naval aviator. “What experience have you had?’* he was asked. “Five months In the army avi ation section,” he said. “Why did you quit?” “I was discharged. I made five ascents and broke five ma chines in lighting. I hit the ground too hard each time.” Albert was accepted, but he was rated a second-class seaman, where he may break all the “swabs” he wants to massaging decks. Mm Pearl Leach of Penobscot. Me., has given birth to her sixteenth child, and all are living. There are eight girls and eight boys. THB GHSTKNNS KBOOKD. HATS OFF By PAULINE WORTH HAMLIN of The Vigilantes. A foreigner who wlthttiwl a parade of soldiers on Fifth ave nue was shocked that our men stood with their heads covered when the flag went by. A wom an standing near him tried to explain that to the present gen eration war is a new thing and our men do not realize it is the proper thing to do. The foreigner answered: “But how can they help but uncover their heads? They are not sa luting a bunch of red. white and blue bunting! They are salut ing their own wonderful coun try ! They are saluting the blood of heroes! They are salifting Liberty, Justice, Truth and Right!” When the next flag csme by, ofT came all hats whose owners were within hearing of the for eigner’s voice. Why not, always? It is estimated that of the 4,500,000 horses on the battlefield of Europe, more than a million and a half are from this country. These were ob tained largely before the United States entered the war, when buyers for for eign governments combed this country for animals. The horse still plays an important part In modern warfare, In spite of the growing use of motor trucks, as there are many places where trucks cannot be used. In this connection, Ernest I. White, acting president of the New York State Breeders' association, has issued an ap peal to farmers and horsemen all over the country to devote part of their at tention to the breeding of horses-sult able to army use, as their share in aiding the government In the war. WAR ORANGE IS THE LATEST To Be Grown Twice Normal Size at Bit of Super-Hooverizing in California. Santa Ana., Cal. —The war orange la the latest bit of super-Hooverlzing In California. The plan l's to make the orange grow about twice Its normal size, thus producing double the quan tity of luscious fruit. Miss Grace Hudson of this city Is the first to succeed. She picked an orange from a tree at her home that measured six inches In height, 18 Inches In circumference, and weighed more than two pounds. It was a mam moth example of citrus fruit, even for California, and Miss Hudson’s explan ation was: “I have only a small num ber of trees; Just had to make the or anges grow larger, so I Just wished hard.” MEETS DEMAND FOR MEAT Now Restaurateur Faces Charges of Stealing Mule and Serving Mule as Beef. Memphis, Tenn.—A negro has a res taurant on South Florida street. His patrons demanded meat on meatless days. The restaurateur met the de mand. Another negro, a drayman, lost his mule. He appealed to the police. The police traced the mule to the res taurant. They found rump steak, chops and rousts being eagerly de voured. In the rear was found the hide of a mule. The negro fuces two charges. The police have him for pur loining the mule and the federal pure food people have him for selling mule meat for beef. Decorated for Bravery. North Lake. Wis. —Heroic conduct displayed In the face of danger has won for Seymour Weller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson S Hopkins, of tills city, the Croix de Guerre, and also mention in L'Ordre du Jour by tb« French government. THE BIG WORK IN THE WAR The War Lord Salutes the Field Marshall. Such is the striking title to a well timed cartoon In an agricultural pa per, showing the War Lord in salute to the farmer. The meaning of it Is that without the assistance that the farmer renders in the matter of pro viding food for the army the fighting ability of that body would be propor tionally decreased. While the army is fighting, the farmer is busy. The promptness with which he sprang Into the breach was a patriotism equal to that of the man who enlisted and the farmer’s record in this particular was worthy of the high record that has become his. All over the United States the appeal is being met by more production. Fields are enlarged, inten sive agriculture has taken the place of slipshod methods, more cattle are being fattened, more hogs grown, veal and lamb have become scarce com modities. This Is all in keeping with the food-controller’s demands, and with the heartiness that is now preva lent, it would seem as if the require ments of the boys at the front and the allies in Europe would be fully met. Nob only are the tilled acres of the United States being brought Into requisition, but the wild pasture lands are doing tribute with their cattle and sheep. Working In conjunction with the United States, Western Canada is also doing its share and a pretty large share It is, too. By an arrangement with the United States Government it will now be possible through its em ployment bureau to secure for the Western Canada fields such help as can be spared. It is thought in this way Canada will have its help to seed Its millions of acres of wheat land fairly well met. The large number of young men of the farms who have enlisted and gone to the front has left many of the Western Canada farms weak in the matter of man i>ower. This means that Canada can taie all that the United States can spare. The wages will be good and the housing comfortable. In addition to this the free home stead lands of Western Canada offer the greatest Inducement to the man with limited means who Is willing to undergo some of the hardships natu rally accompanying this enterprise. There is also the large area of uncul tivated lands that are waiting the man with sufficient means to purchase and equip. And this is not expen sive. The lands are cheap and the terms very reasonable. Equipped with tractor or horse power the cultivation cost is slight when the return is con sidered. Yields of wheat varying from 20 to 40 bushels per acre may be re lied upon, and with a set price of over $2.00 per bushel, it is an easy matter to arrive at the cost. Production, in cluding interest on land, has been esti mated at figures not exceeding ten dollars an acre. With a twenty bushel yield, at a two dollar price—forty dol lars. Ten from forty and you have the profits many farmers made in Western Canada the past year. The Dominion and Provincial Gov ernments are working conjointly in an Increased production propaganda. Among the Important steps that have been taken to bring this about Is the recent order by which It is made pos sible to take into Canada tractors that cost fourteen hundred dollars and lest in the country of production. This will give those residing in the United States, owning lands in Canada, the opportunity to place them under cul tivation at much less cost than in the past. Another Inducement is the privi lege of taking sheep and cattle in free of duty. Automobiles form a necessary part of the outfit of a good many farmers that would like to move to Canada. These are now accorded free duty. Provision is also made that those requiring seed and unable to ob tain it In any other way, may get it from the Government. So from this It will be seen that it is not only the fertile lands of Western Canada that Invite the settler, but the ease and cheapness with which a farmer may establish himself.—Advertisement. Buch a Dear Friend. Ethel—Agnes was at the cat show. Maud —As an exhibit? —New Haven Register. Soft, Clear Skins. Night and morning bathe the face with Cutlcura Soap and hot water. If there are pimples first smear them with Cutlcura Ointment. For tree sam ples address, “Cutlcura, Dept. X, Bos ton.** Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 26, Ointment 25 and 60.—Adv. Necessary. “Riches have wings.” “They need ’em to keep up with the cost of liv ing.**—Detroit Free Press. Dr. Pierce’s Pellets are best for liver, bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for a laxative, three for a cathartic. Ad. During the past few years there has been a falling off in the yield of the banana. A spring gun has been invented for casting fishing lines further than can be done by hand. When Your Eyes Need Cart Try Murine Eye Remedy SmrtlPe- Jn»t JCy» Comfort. Newt* aft WMlftM or bsIL Writ* for Viw By Book. inuaßißiuDi cow, qncdeu Temperance Notes (Conducted by the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.) ANOTHER CORPORATION TAKEB A WHACK AT JOHN BARLEY CORN. From a statement recently put in the pay envelope of each employee of the Pennsylvania Rubber Co. “The money in this envelope is yours, to use as you see fit. It may be devoted to the good of your family if you have one; if not, to your own bet terment or the improvement of those who are to any degree dependent up on your efforts. . . . What we have to say Is a statement for the guidance of some, If they desire to remain in our employ. Eighty-five per cent of the discontent and trouble generated in this factory can be traced to men who, on account of careless habits, have become discontented with them selves and have endeavored to spread dissatisfaction. “Do not think that you can wake up with a headache and wish the conse quences on us. Also eliminate at once the idea that you can continue to lay off without cause and retain your posi tion. The 'cramps in the stomach’ is becoming old to a point that It is al most moss-covered. Above all, remem ber that the man who does not take proper care of his family cannot re main In the employe of the Pennsyl vania Rubber Co. . . . We announce the platform upon which we stand in order that any who may desire to work under m6re liberal conditions may migrate before extremely cold weather sets in.'* WHY WORRY ABOUT CONCUR RENT LEGISLATION? The antiprohibitionists are making a fearsome bugaboo out of the difficul ties that supposedly will arise from concurrent enforcement of the prohi bition amendment by federal and state governments. They suggest the possi bility of the Inflicting of a double con viction for one crime, a conflict be tween the laws of the state and fed eral government, etc. As a matter of history, concurrent legislation by the federal and state governments has been tested and found to work successfully. Atten tion was called to this fact by Con gressman E. Y. Webb at the time of the hearing and vote on the amend ment in the house: “Counterfeiting is peculiarly a national offense,” said Mr. it is offensive to the integrity of the national money, and yet nearly all the states have statutes condemning and punishing counter feiting. But there the jurisdiction Is concurrent, and if the state gets hold of a counterfeiter first the federal gov ernment sometimes lets the stute han dle it, but often asks the state to turn him over to the federal government. But the states have the right to en force their laws against counterfeiters because the congress has given them the jurisdiction.” A TRAITOR TO HIS OWN BODY. One of the strongest arguments that a physician can offer against the use of alcohol is Its paralyzing effect upon the white blood corpuscles. These are our chief agents in defense against disease. When some morbid element enters the blood stream It is the duty of the white corpuscles to cast out. But the user of alcohol is lacking in this defense because he has been a traitor to his own body, taking into it that which destroys the power of his defenders. This is the explanation of the high death rate when pneumonia, typhoid, or other serious diseases at tack habitual drinkers. It also ex plains the reluctance of the surgeon to operate upon a heavy drinker. The patient is lacking in that vital ele ment known as “resistance.” He has destroyed himself. —From “A Physi cian’s Testimony on Alcohol,” by Charles H. Lerrigo, M. D. BANKS CASH PAY CHECKB. The Deseret Evening News, recount ing the changes wrought in Salt Lake City in five months of prohibition, says that very few of the places formerly occupied by saloons are vacant. These vacancies, we are told, are not charge able to lack of would-be tenants qr to a general slump in business, but to the undesirability of the locations for oth er business. The percentage of vacant buildings existing at present in the business district is no greater, accord ing to real estate men, than before pro hibition went into effect. The people today have the pleasure of seeing res taurants, grocery stores, meat mar kets, dry goods and clothing stores and many other sorts of stores In rooms formerly occupied by saloons. The Impetus given to other business, particularly amusements and savings institutions, has been gratifying. Mo tion picture theater proprietors freely admit that much of their prosperity during the fall and early winter has been due to prohibition. BANK DEPOSITS INCREASE BEV ENTY-FOUR PER CENT. From the Idaho Statesman we learn that during the last two years—the period in which state prohibitoln has been in force —the bank deposits of the dty of Boise have Increased 74 per cent; also that the assets of Boise’s six banks are 52 per cent greater. These increases are shown by the fig ures prepared by the bnuks showing their conditions as of November 20, the date set by the comptroller in his Inst call. Pneumonia CASCARAK QUININE Tba old tafly remedy—tatablst form—mfo, rare, « may to toko. Ho opiates—no uapleaaant after effect* 6»« cold* in 14 kouro—Grip ta t day*. Money back if it foib. Oottha genuine box arith # s*s* # HI IfV IKSES SHELT PKTOrTD DLALIV leg^^Bß _ nalM fall. UK I Write toe booklet and teeHmonMs. /ZfV II |f 10-desepkg. Blackleg PHta, S 1.00 II II g? fin ota inti— nt« ii nti ’ H II Vm aar Injector, but Cutttr*a etnjpleat and stroageac. || II Tba auperiorlty of Cottar products la dpe to over IS II II jrean ol ipectallrlng la VACCINKS Ao taauKS || || only. Insist on Cuttbx’s. II aaohnlaalita || || order direct. |a U Th.Ortt.ftlbyit.fT. W. N. U„ DENVER, NO. 12-1918. Proof Indeed. They had been discussing friend* and exchanging views about them. Suddenly Jones mentioned Brown smith. “Oh, he’s a fine chap-!” broke out Clarke enthusiastically. “He’s the most wonderful man I know I” Jones looked startled at the great outburst of praise and asked in sur prise : “Indeed! How do you make that out?” “Well,” explained Clarke, “before he got a motorcar he promised the usual number of people that he would take them out for runs. And,” he continued, in tones of awe, “he actually kept his promise to everyone of them.” — New York Evening Post. KIDNEY TROUBLE OFTEN CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE When your back ache*, and your blad der and kidneys seem to be disordered, go to your nearest drug store and get a bottle of Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root. It is a physician's prescription for ailments of the kidneys and bladder. It has stood the test of years and has a reputation for quickly and effectively giving results in thousands of cases. This preparation so very effective, has been placed on sale everywhere. Get a bottle, medium or large size, at your near est druggist. However, if you wish first to test this preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer m Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and men tion this paper.—Adv. Bterlllze Drinking Glass**. Drinking cups and glasses used 1b restaurants, at soda fountains and oth er places must be washed five minute* In boiling water containing a 5 per cent solution of lye, according to regu lations promulgated by the California state board of health for the enforce ment of the law governing the sterili sation of drinking utensils. — The Haw American Woman. How's This ? W# offer $lOO.OO for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by HAIJ/S CATARRH MEDICINE. HALL’S CATARRH MEDICINE Is tak en Internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Sold by druggists for over forty years. Price 75c. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney A Co.. Toledo. Ohio. All It Was Good For. Judge—Why did you hurl this bot tle at the umpire? Fan —It was empty.—Boston Globa. Hawaii Is the only place under Unifr ed States’ control where the humbls cent Is not used. .. i——» jjj THE SPRWC^mrVE Our boy. are going “Over the top” and Into “No man's land” this spring, no one haa any doubt of their ability to get there. There will alao be a aprlng drive on thla aide of the ocean, because March Is the year's "bins Mas day.” It Is the most fetal month of the year. March and April la a time when resistance usually la at lowest ebb. It la a trying season for the "run-down man. But medical science steps in. and says, ‘it need not be” I We should cul tivate a love of health, a sense of ro oponslblllty for the care of our bodies. Do not allow the machinery of the body to clog. Put the stomach and liver In proper condition. Take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, to be had at most drug stores In tablet or liquid form, tablets slxty-cents a vial, com posed of native herbs. Thla puts the stomach and Uvef In proper condition. Ton may be plodding along. no spring, no elasticity, no vim, but as soon ss you have put the body Into lta normal physi cal condition—oiled the machinery, aa It were—yon will find new vim, vigor and vitality within yon. A little “pep,” and we laugh and live. Try it now. Send Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., 10c. for trial package. A little energy will save the day. The prime necessity of life lo health. With spirit and energy yon have tbe power to force yourself Into action. The Golden. Medical Discover? Is the spring tonic which yon noon.