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Show THE HELPER TIMES. HELPER, UTAH Achievement Is Easiest in Field of Education nueipain IPeirsMiimari' nry ssl illtae A. Eo IF I8y Gezi. Jolin J. Persliing CHAPTER XXII Continued. As the representatives of differ- ent nationalities gathered In Paris recent reports of decreasing losses of ocean tonnage and greater destruction of German submarines, with prospects of still further improvement, seemed to give more of r hopefulness In the general situation and allied spirits were somewhat revived. The British had won at Cam bral and were making satisfactory progress in their advance on Jerusalem, which, it was said, would be facilitated by the use of their new base at Jaffa. The Italians seemed to have recovered their morale to a limited extent, with the stiffening of their lines by British and French y divisions and had successfully held their own against the Austrian at-tack on the Plava. Not the least hopeful thing was the step just taken toward unity of command in the creation of the supreme war council. But the decisive factor In the whole situation, If It could be utilized in time, was the tremendous economic and hysical power of the United tes. To make that available be- ore It was too late was the prob lem upon the solution of which depended the success of the allied cause. Would the allies see It and would they work together to solve it? Interallied Conference. When all were seated around the table In the assembly room at the ministry of foreign affairs Prime Minister Clemenceau, who presided, spoke briefly, setting forth the importance of the gathering and the necessity of translating the noble spirit of the alliance into action. No attempts at oratory were In evidence, nor was there prolonged dis course on any subject. Naturally questions concerning available mau v power, shipping, munitions and sup- plies were mentioned, but only In a general way. The conference did little more than agree that the study of the various subjects should be left to committees composed of interallied representatives. It was very clear that everybody was looking to America to provide the additional man power needed to give the allies superiority. None was more eager to Increase our forces than ourselves, but on my part every possible argument tov procure shipping had been present-f the allies and to our War partment, so when the conference urged the expedition of our forces it made the strongest kind of a case In favor of immediate Increase of allied aid In tonnage. For some time reliance upon the allies for any considerable amount of tonnage had seemed almost in vain, and it looked as though we should have to depend upon our limited resources for most of it The British were giving some assistance In the transportation of men. American ships had carried up to November 1, 67,218 and the British 54.7.r)l. Our Engineer in Fight The results of the British success at cambral were not to be permanent, as the Germans quickly retaliated. Gen. von Marwltz hastily assembled a force of some fifteen divisions, and November 30 suddenly launched a violent counterattack. The British were short of reserves, and before Von Marowitz was stopped his troops had regained most of the lost ground. It was In this operation that a detachment of our Eleventh regiment of engineers became engaged Jile serving with the British. The clen, to the number of 2S0, were at work in the Gauzacourt railway yard when the Germans attacked. One officer and nine men were wounded and the detachment with- drew. They were then given arms and fought with the British. War Council Meets Again. The second council of the supreme war council was held at Versailles December 1. Our representatives, political and military, at this meeting were Mr. House and General Bliss, respectively. At the opening session M. Clemenceau drew attention to the general situation, referring especially to the collapse of Russia, the probable release of enemy troops from that front, the adverse situation in Italy, rtte x'enletlnn nf nllfpri mnn nnwer and the reliance of the allies on American assistance. The premier enjoined the military representatives "to bear In mind that their function Is to advise the supreme war council as a whole and not merely as representatives of their respective nations on the council, and that they should view the problems confronting (hem not from a national standpoint but from that of the allies as a whole." The military representatives at this conference were instructed to examine the military situation and report their recommendations as to the future plan of operations; to Fluily tli e Immediate situation in Italy from the offensive as well as from the defensive point of view, and to report on the utilization of the Belgian army. Tfc 41. Vw.,1., J ed-tc- allied conference December 3 closed Its sessions. None of the questions brought before the first session could be settled, but they were taken up by the more permaneut body, the supreme war council, which, as time went on, undertook to the work of the various committees that had been formed to handle the problems involved. CHAPTER XXIil large party, Including Col. E. M. House, the American delegates to the interallied conference, Ambassador William G. Sharp and A Lord Northcliffe, went by special train from Paris December 4, 1917, to our training area, stopping at my Chaumont headquarters en route. On the train I had an Interesting conversation with Lord Northcliffe of the British air board, regarding the formation of an American army and its transportation overseas. Lord Northcliffe thought his government should do more to help With shipping, but like most Englishmen he believed It best for us to send our men for service with the British. He argued In favor of a proposal that Lloyd George had recently made to Mr. House, that we should Incorporate in their units any Infantry that we might not be able to organize immediately into complete divisions of our there would be no further action of this kind on his part As a matter of fact, I think the French erroneously regarded House as a sort of special ambassador, and thought that they could lay the foundation for an approach through hirn to the question of amalgamation. Just before his return to the states House said to me that he entirely agreed with me, and that he felt sure the President and the secretary of war intended to leave the. whole question regarding the disposition of our troops to my judgment. Assurance on this point was In no sense necessary, as I had full confidence that this was the case. During his stay In France I formed a high opinion of House's ability. We formed a friendship in the beginning which enabled us to discuss all matters most freely and frankly. Before he left for home he and I arranged for confidential communication by cable should it become necessary to reach Mr. Baker or Mr. Wilson di- rect The Missing Turkeys. Immediately upon my return to headquarters at Chaumont December. 7, 1017, General Harbord reported there had been a shortage of turkeys and other essentials of a truly American Thanksgiving dinner, and In a facetious manner own. deplored the heartlessness of a "It Is all very well," I said, "to staff at Washington that would so make such an appeal to ns, but It neglect our troops. is Impossible to ignore our nationHe stated that the shortage was al viewpoint. The people them- due to these supplies, which had selves would not approve, even been ordered In September for dethough the President and his ad- livery November 1, being buried visers should lean that way. We under a large cargo that could not cannot permit our men to serve be unloaded In time. The followunder another flag except In an ing cable was sent as written by ' extreme emergency, and then only Harbord: , "On September 18 supplies for temporarily." I also Insisted that we could Thanksgiving were ordered. Your mincemeat contribute more largely to allied cablegram stated success by the use of the American shipped on Montauan. There was no mincemeat on Montanan. Mincearmy as a unit meat arrived November 26 on PowHits Fault Finders. About that time Mr. House told hatan, underneath heavy cargo, me that Petain had criticized the which It was necessary to disAmerican ideas of training and charge before mincemeat could be also that Louis Loucheur, minister unloaded. Result mincemeat aboard of munitions, had spoken about the ship Thanksgiving day. Sweet porise in prices caused by American tatoes arrived on Dakotan and purchases. Mr. House wisely sug- could not be unloaded until Nogested to these gentlemen, lie said, vember 22; result, some troops did r"v ; I (Copyrlght.lftJi.inall countries by tbs North American i ? Among all the callings and professions available to young men, teaching offers the shortest and easiest road to a place at the top of the ladder, according to computations made from a study of "Who's Who" by & Newspaper Alliance, World right A Including the Scandinavian. Re- Freling Foster. production In whole or In part prohibited.) WNU Service divisions came In time for service early In 191S, the Sixth and Seventh arriving to take part in the fall campaign. CHAPTER XXIV The progress of our preparation at home at this time (December, 1917) was far from being satisfactory, as tests of newly arrived troops showed that their Instructions were not op to our standards France. It was evident that my recommendations were being disregarded. This faulty training at home threw an extra burden upon us of training officers and men after their arrival. I had urged that we should follow our own conception of training, emphasizing the rifle and bayonet as the supreme weapons of the infantry soldier, and insisting upon training for open warfare. The training of officers for the general staff, which also necessarily had to be undertaken In France, was well under way at the general staff school, at Langres, 40 miles south of Chaumont, under the able direction of Major General In We were confronted with the task of building up an army of millions that would require as many trained staff officers as we had officers in the whole regular army at the beginning of the war. To meet this urgent demand Washington was asked to send over In advance a small percentage of officers from each division for instruction, but only a few ever came. My diary notes the following: Chaumont, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1918. Both French and Brit-- , ish pressing us for amalgamation. Went to Marshal Halg's headquarters Friday by rail, accompanied by Colonel and spent the night. Wag-staf- f, Mo- tored through heavy snowdrifts out from Etaples; gangs of ."conscientious objectors" opening np roads. Discussed with Sir Douglas possible shipment by and training of American troops with British. Visited king and queen of Belgium and their army at Adenkirke on Saturday. As we have seen, there had been Old Too Soon Pity the poor men and women who always feel tired and sluggish who grow old too soon never knowing the real thrill of complete health and vitality. Recapture that old time rest in life, that keen appetite, stamina, and sweet sleep at night. Take Fellows' Syrup, the wonderful tonic for weakness, "nerves," and "rundown" conditions. It replenishes the system with the valuable elements demanded by Nature. It aids you to refjain youthful energy and vitality and doubles your "pep." These benefits, and awakened interest In living, are quickly evident after the first few doses. Be sure to ask yout druggist for the genuine Fellows' Syrup, which doctors prescribe. "My purpose was to find an Index to the opportunities for real achievement existing la different kinds of work," he explains In Collier's Weekly. "Therefore I tabulated the varying number of years that elapse between graduation aud Inclusion In Who's Who, lor the various recognized occupational classes." Ills final figures show that educators require an average of eighteen years to be recognized. The similar period for scientists Is twenty years, writers twenty-twyears, editors twenty-fou- r years, physicians and surgeons twenty-fivyears, artists twenty-si- x years, lawyers thirty years, and business men thirty-on- e years. w v3ra$$t & l e North Polo Shifting Now we can truthfully say that the North pole Is coming our way. For the North pole Is actually moving south toward the Arctic coast of North America. A bulletin Issued by the National Itesearch council says this theoretical top of the world Is coming our way at the rate of seven Inches a year. While the cause of the shifting Is unknown, W. D. LamPARKER'S bert of the coast and geodetic surHAIR BALSAM Remotes Dandruff Stop Hair Falling thinks it might be accounted for I vey Imparts Color Beauty to Gray and Ffcded Hairl on the basis of some slight change H 6Mc Hliroi urovglsta. Chem. (l.wu Win., FatcWoe.W and T Ideal for use in FLORESTON SHAMPOO connection with Parker's Hair Balsam. Makes the hair soft and fluffy. 60 cents by mail or at druggists. Hiscox Chemical Works, Fatchosrue, M.x. ence." back-doo- Salt Lake City's 'Newest Hotel & I lis I f J HOTEL d Violin Shown Resembling a human ear, a violin Invented by a German musician was shown in Germany recently. It Is said to produce sounds of great sweetness and purity. As the sounding surfaces are vertical to the bow It was not necessary to curve them to make room for This apparently has Increased the resonance of the Ear-Shape- Moving Cityward In 1800 there were only sis cities In the United States with populations of more than 8,000, and only 4 per cent of the population resided h In them. Today of the total population resides In the three cities of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. ginning of the Nineteenth century the 'commercial metropolis of the United States occupied only the lower end of Manhattan island, what is now 'up town' being still made up of spacious farms and country estates, Including the little village of Harlem. The actual measurements of the city proper are given as three miles in length (from the Battery to Fourteenth street), one and a half miles in width and eight miles In circumfer- Pershing Visit the King and Queen of Belgium. that matters of this kind were for not have sweet potatoes. It was some talk of the British providing me to settle. necessary to buy geese to fill shipping to bring over American I called without delay on M. requisitions on account of part of troops for training behind their lines. During the evening I spent Clemenceau and told him of the turkeys not arrived, notwithstandreports and explained my under- ing the fact that Thanksgiving with Sir Douglas Halg, as noted In standing about training agreements supplies were ordered to arrive In the diary, be presented his plans for training our troops. with Petain and also the steps France November 1." His Idea that had previously been taken by Although we had treated this was to place the battalions as they matter lightly, I really felt regret arrived, one to the brigade, In sethe purchasing board, In with his own bureaus, to pre- that some of our troops had been lected British divisions, preferably vent the rise In prices. I also told deprived of a homelike Thanksgivthose serving on the southern part him that French dealers were ing dinner, and at the same time of their front, and then gradually had I was not at all pleased to have to Increase the number of battalions largely to blame If prices risen, as we had eliminated com- further evidence of careless load- until the divisions should become wholly American. petition among ourselves and that ing of ships. our purchases were and had been Hoping to commit the British Need Two Regular Divisions. for some time actually handled definitely on the question of tonIn considering the composition through French officials. of our expeditionary forces, it was nage, which up to that time we had 1 r objected to these a question whether we ought to not succeeded in doing, I did not methods of lodging complaints and organize higher units by using reg- offer serious objection to the plan, emphasized the necessity of frank- ular regiments, with a proportion- and even approved some of the feaness and directness in nil our deal- ate number of new officers, or util- tures, especially those pertaining to the earlier part of the proposed ings. I asked him to give Instruc- ize the permanent commissioned tions that if there was any fault to personnel of the line for equitable training, and for the moment the find with our methods it should be assignment to the citizen contin- question was left open for furthei brought to my personal attention. gents and leave our regular or- conference. He entirely agreed with me and Causes King to Wait. ganizations to be completed from I left British headquarters th expressed chagrin and surprise that the relatively raw material at our folhad been course other any disposal, and thus build up all cate- next morning en route to the Bellowed. On the face of It there was of the army simultaneously. gian front to pay my respects to no other conclusion, however, than gories I recommended that regular regi- the king and queen. As Sir Dong-lawere made both complaints was off to London my car wai that, ments at Honolulu and elsewhere out for the purpose of finding Just be relieved for this purpose by Na- attached to his train and we travthe extent of my independent au- tional Guard regiments. These eled together to Boulogne, where ..!.!. 111 II. thority. n la I Hill, lino regular troops would more nearly he boarded the channel boat and I 11 vvnn HI' unuj Tt an Gets Apology From Petain. to become a kind of super-parliapproximate the standards of our took a special, consisting of my I took occasion a few days later allies at the start, and. more Imcar and one other, and proceeded ment not only for the discussion of resources, aims and purposes, but to let Petain know very politely portant still, their use would di- on my way. (TO BE CONTINUED.) what I thought of the impropriety minish the chances of reverses looking to concert of action In sup- of this sort of thing and alao during our lirst encounters with "Rent" for Reservation The criticized him then and there for the enemy. The noting chief of port of the military efforts. Two centuries ago, the I'utnun-keeven Mr. House, staff nt home, MaJ. Gen. John Bid were anybody, In which telling the problems spirit Indians started the custom of as he had dune, about the plan to die, agreed with my suggestion, approached lit this meeting made It JVfilii that the supreme war conn-i- l attack the St. Mihiel salient as the but the widely separated locutions presenting a deer to the governor first offensive by the American of those regiments made their re- of Virginia and received In return would sensibly promote army. I was pleased with Petaln's placement siuneuhat difficult, and use of their reservation wlthou' tlin among the powers. The second meeting of the inter apology and his sla lenient that only the Third, Fourth and Fifth luxation. Largest Seller in 121 Countries TEMPLE SQUARE 24-19-31. New York's Infancy General mMm i Facts Nobody Knows Among "facts nobody knows," assembled from all parts of the world weekly by Collier's, the following 200 Rooms 200 Tile Baths get first place for the month: Radio connection in every room. Radium la the costliest thing In it the world, because only one gram RATES FROM 1.50 can be extracted from 10,000,000 instrument. Just oppotitt Mormon Tabtmatl grama of rare ore. ERNEST C. ROSSITER, Mgr. The only woman who sits on a Worried state Supreme court bench today Is "John, don't buy a large roast. Judge Florence E. Allen of Ohio. . "Why not?" W. N. U., Salt Lake City, No. Uncle Sam now has 2,100,000 fin"The cook may quit before It's Deon file with the gerprint cards done." Not for It partment of Justice in Washington, "Want a recipe for parsnip salad?" The shortest people on earth are "Nope. That sounds as If It had Quite often the heart begins to the African "negrillos, who average in It." the with harden arteries. parsnips 77 pounds in weight and 4 feet In height. An article published In the Christian Advocate says: "At the be- A. t3M4 the shape of the earth. In Talcum wtlei Pdrb and delicately medicated, Cutieura is ideal for daily nee. Talenm Just a shake or two, and this fragrant, antiseptic powder gives that finishing touch to your toilet! It absorbs excessive perspiration, and cools the skin. Powder Soap 25e. Ointment 25c. and 50c Talenm 2 Sc. Proprietor! : Potter Drag A Chemical Corp., Maiden, MaM. Clipping. 2 4.-- m FELLOWS' SYRUP Blue Blood Lost A new fountain pen by a young man full of ink. Unidentified . follows flies1 foot steps! I o one-tent- III Deoflh West Point The United States Military academy at West Point was founded by virtue of a resolution passed by the Continental congress on October 1, 1776, calling for the preparation of a plan for "a military academy for the army." On June 20, 1777, orders were given for the organization of a corps, which, however, did not move to West Point until 1781. The academy was not formally opened as a school until July, 1802. Gratifying Thought Let every man be occupied, and occupied In the highest employment of which his nature Is capable, and die with the consciousness that he has done his best. Smith. Sugar From Maple Sap The amount of maple sap required to make one gallon of maple syrup varies with the trees, the location and the season, according to a bulletin of the United States T.ut Department of Agriculture. In a normal year a barrel of snr 32 gallons should produce a gallon of syrup or seven and a half pounds of sugar. In many camps, and for many years, it takes as much as f0 gnllons of sap to make a gallon of syrup. Definition Poetry la "imaginative metrical discourse; or, more explicitly . . . the art of representing human experiences. In so far as they are of lasting or universal Interest, In metrical language, usually with chief reference to the emotions and by means of the Imagination." A. M. Alden, In "Introduction to Poetry." Woman Warrior's Banner Joan of Arc herself designed her flag or banner. It was made of white linen and fringed with silk. On It was painted a figure of God holding the world In his hands, with an angel kneeling at either side. The lilies of France were dotted over the linen and the words "Jesus Maria" were inscribed. There Is a record In the public library nt Tours thnt this flag was made by a Scotchman named Poulrolr, who received 23 francs for his work. Industrial Museums The American Association of Museums says that the Deutsches museum In Munich is the largest industrial museum In the world, and the second museum In this class Is probably the Science museum In London. ....... commercial phia. are many Indus- museum at Philadel- Ocean Barrier to F!h There Is a marked difference noted between the aquatic life of the North and South Pacific oceans and recent scientific discoveriet have revealed the reason. At a point 300 feet below the surface there is a long, wide and deep line of water that Is devoid of oxygen, and as the marine life cannot exist without oxygen, the fish never get by this line. Home of White China Dresden china was originated In Meissen near by. There, In 1700, Johann P.oettger was experimenting on a process by which he hoped to make gold and discovered the art of making white porcelain which has been made there ever since. Meissen Is an Interesting town with a cathedral and beautiful castle. Quick Change A paper hanger had a telephone call recently at the noon hour. A feminine voice said : "Come over to avenue as soon as yon finish lunch. I would like to have you chnnge the paper, as I'm having a bridge party at three o'clock. Bring some paper that will look well with my red hair." Watch Thosa Labels of the deaths duo to poisoning are accidental, according to a report of a leading life Insurance company statistician, who found 115 of 400 such fatalities were caused by persons mistaking buttles of deadly poison. The most frequent viclipiS were found to be childrtli. One-quart- Not So Costly When a man proves unsatisfactory as an employee he gels fired, but he fit least doesn't have to pay the boss so much a month ever afterward for having tried him out. the way he does n wife when he has proved tiusali factory as a husband. Cincinnati Enquirer. There trial museums In Europe, but few In this country. Our largest Is the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, although we have a large Word Has Many Meanings The Chinese word for blessing or good luck is pronounced "fu," and the Chinese character expressing it is a favorite one with the Chinese people for embroidering on linen or having placed on the walls of their houses. It should be borne in mind that the word "fu" means blessing only when written in this way. There are dozens of characters having this same pronunciation, all written differently, and having utterly different meanings. Washington Star. Hothouse for Every Plant To shelter them from chill and speed their development every plant on some English truck farms Is being provided with a hothouse of its own. The hothouses take the form of forcing Jars of solid glass or pyramid-shapemetal frames Into which panes of glass are set. The latter type Is the must popular because the panes can he replaced If shattered. Each type provides the necessary ventilation through a hole In the top. d Pelf Pity a financial editor, a that he complains bought oil stock from a "slicker" and was "skun" out of his money. "I'leeze what.shall I do?" he begs. "If you were 'skun, brother," apprises the editor, "you're in a class by yourself. Be comforted in the thought that "Many are skinned, but few are skun.' " Addressing mountaineer Cloak of Feathers In the year 1843 King Ramehamc-h- a III presented a gorgeous cloak, composed of the feathers of birds now extinct, to Commodore Lawrence Kearney of the United States navy. This cloak Is now on exhibition in the Bishop museum In Honolulu, and is valued at $100,000. Contrasts Where there la the greatest sincerity, there is the greatest humility; and where the least truth there Is the greatest pride. A. Nicholson. Queer Custom "At a foreign wedding I attended," say a correspondent, "the bride was given a pomegranate to throw on the floor. What was the It is an eastern symsignificance?" bol. The number of seeds Is held to Indicate the size of the family to he established. |