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THE COURIER-JOURNAL, LOUISVILLE, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1917 Many States Represented In Gift Distribution Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25c Indianapolis Mrs. C. A.

Clausen. New Albany Mrs. John S. McDonald. from KJ fnPSELMAN VS' I WALNUT ST.

mf FOURTH AVC, 3 WSSMmtWl FTER these come Eg FTER these immigrants come South the L. N. supplies men IMS DOPULATION i -a- men and women fa- The Big Xmas NATIONAL THEATRE "THE FASHION STOP" expert in every line of farming, cattle and poultry raising, fruit and berry culture, mining, manufadturing, merchandising in fadt everything from tick eradication to locating a fadtory site to confer with and advise the immigrants in the besl uses of Southern facilities and opportunities. This L. N.

service is not confined to new arrivals, but demonstration cars and excursions are conducted throughout the entire territory and all interested may attend and gain the benefits. The service, which is free to the people, is cheerfully paid for by the L. because the L. N. knows the development and prosperity of the South means the development and prosperity of the L.

N. The interests of the L. N. and the interests of the South are mutual. tegrity, and ability to create and develop is essential to the prosperity of every country.

Realizing this, the L. N. has maintained for a number of years a thoroughly equipped and efficiently managed Department of Immigration and Industry. No section of the globe is more pregnant with rich natural resources than the balmy, fertile South. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been expended by the L.

N. to induce immigration of the highest type to come to the South to develop and increase property values, and create those social and community interests which make life worth while. A novel musical comedietta, with Blanche Latell, Earl Carr, Roy Wilcox and Broadway models. WILL GIVE FOUR PERFORMANCES or in Nashvillb The Old Reliable a IS Railroad Co. 11 ESI Indianapolis Mrs.

C. P. Emmelmann. North Vernon Mrs. Freddie Miller.

Jeffersonville Miss Edna Stratton. Indianapolis A. Peterson. Jasonville Edith E. Keers.

Orleans Mrs. w. H. Stewart. Napoleon Friends of Ripley county-boys.

Kewanna Glenne Bruce. Kewanna Laura Fogelsonc Indianapolis Mrs. Harry Allen. Montpeiier Frances Hedge. Frankfort M.

B. Sharp. Frankfort Florence L. Fletcher. Decatur John G.

Smith. Frankfort Florence Mae Miller. Frankfort Mrs. J. C.

Shanltlin. Indianapolis Indianapolis News. Lafayette Ford school. New Albany Francis A. Hanklebein.

Brazil H. L. Buchanan. New Albany Misses Edith and Ethel Morris. New Albany Miss Martha Ohlman.

Crawfordsville Nellie Clark. Kokomo D. E. Warnock. Ewing Mattie McOsker.

Marion Mrs. Bland. Greensburg Mrs. Charles H. Johnson.

Indianapolis M. F. Haley. Sellersburg Mildred L. Dietrich.

Muncie Miss Etliella Sowar. Norman Station c. J. Branaman. Greenwood Kate Smiley.

Danville A. Hunter. Franklin Mrs. R. C.

Wood. Franklin A. M. Leakey. Kingman Mrs.

E. 'Booe. Twelve Mile Mrs. William Brooksliire. Salem Red Cross, Washington, Intl.

Red Key The Dauntless Class Methodist Episcopal Church. Crawfordsville One box, thirty gifts. Osgood Mrs. V. A.

Wager for citizens of Osgood. Indianapolis Red Cross, 150 Christmas packets. Seymour Jackson County Red Cross. Indianapolis Ten packets for 3ith Field Artillery. Illinois.

Jonesboro Maud Knupp. Greenville H. Zeeb. Mt. Vernon Orville Cline.

Kcysport Mrs. J. M. Laws. New Holland J.

R. Allen. Greenville T. A. Thacker.

Centralia Mrs. Noah Swain. St. Jacob Ellis. Greenville Edna Caldwell.

Marion Mrs. S. C. Jones. Greenville Nell Hair.

Barry Mrs. Frank Lawson and daughter. Columbia-Citizens Columbia, 111., through Columbia Star. Chicago William P. Wrigley.

Waverly M. C. Hopson. Waverly W. A.

Reagel. Waverly K. Hopson. Waverly E. C.

Everett. Reader Mr. Costello. Anna Edith M. Eastman.

Gillespie Citizens of Gillespie through Gillespie News. Homer C. N. Cotton. Springton Mr.

Barrett. Waverly Rollin Rogers. Meredosla W. C. T.

U. Neoga Frank Crockett. Stewardsoc Mrs. J. S.

Belles. Millstadt Household Science Club through Millstadt Enterprise. Waverly William E. Rogers. De Romaine Louise Milleys.

Madison Box 62. Carlisle Katherine Poehler. New Liberty Mrs. Clara Metcailf. Albion Mattie Longbons.

Albion Edna Smith. Plttsfield Mrs. O'Connell. Collinsville Jack Scaggs. Springfield Grace E.

Lomlino. Milton A. Boiin. Rosi Clare Eva White. Chester John Hamm.

(Continued On Sixth Page.) a way that would have done credit to any 'befor the war" village functionary. "A real wrestling match was also 'pulled off' by two professional lightweights, Herman G. Thompson and Paul Miller. Thompson won in nine and one-half minutes. "One thing that impressed me was the sportsmanship of the soldiers.

If they had any worries no one could detect it. They were a lot of jolly good fellows, having a jolly good time." Quarantine No Bar. The faot that they were quarantined was not permitted to interfere with ail of the men of -Company 7, 45th Infantry, having a glorious time. Dr. John R.

Wright, who acted as Santa Claus, said: "I enjoyed the entetrainment better than the men, because I saw all were happy. I could not break away from the jolly crowd until it was time for them to turn in and when I finally had to leave it was with the satisfaction of having spent one of the finest evenings of my life." Care was taken in the distribution of presents that those who might otherwise have been without gifts and those who will not be given furloughs were not forgotten. Stories were told, songs were sung and speeches were made and every one of the men spent a happy evening. All appreciated the presents, and were profuse in their expressions of thankfulness. HELPED DISTRIBUTE PRESENTS AT CAMP The following responded to the Courier-Journal's appeal and helped distribute the presents at the different barracks: 3 M.

Anderson, D. P. King, J. O. Ames, C.

W. McFarland, R. Bryan. Fred C. ilaurer, H.

Button, Phil Melhan, Edward J. Bosler, Dr. Charles B. Mc- B. Bass, Elwain, Frank H.

Bussey, McKown, J. H. Barr, J. C. McNat.

Charles Betz, William T. Meehan, James M. Butler, Theo B. Miller, W. D.

Blntord, George Ij. Martin, Jair.es Beck, A. R. Magee, T. Benson, J.

G-uy Kevin, P. Balch, Dan E. O'Su-UIvan, W. Bo-mar, Harry M. O'Nan, M.

Bains, H. P. Ogden, P.oy Burks, J. M. Owen, S.

Boecher, Fred B. Peake, Russell Broaddus, J. B. Pearson, George S. Bain, W.

B. PeU, Andrew Broaddus, George T. Peurrlng, B. Brlnly, Henry C. Pfingst, Earl P.

Bain, J. E. Phelp, p. Ballou, D. Phelp.

A. Cowherd. George Phillips, Cuslck, Otis W. Plckrell, A V. Crawford.

C. B. Pleper, Cardwell, Dr. George L. Pope.

W. TV. Parish. Will Dferkeii, James C. Foston, Hiram E.

Doup, Dr. C. B. Petrle, A H. Dahringer, Arthur W.

Palmer, Dr J. O. Day, J. S. Petot, G.

Daringer, William B. Phillips, Frank Davis, Clarence Plerlo, John Dow'Wng, Dr. George Pope, B. Ednllston, C. Frewitt, Mr Elliott.

William R. Ramser, H. Edlnger, T. S. Redman, M.

Engleman, William M. Rels. t' Eastln. P. D.

Rensenhouse, Rutei FInck, Cale Young Rice, Bert FInck. C. D. Roberts. VV Frlsbee.

H. Cnester Roberts, Michael J. Floey, W. E. Rodgers, John E.

Grissei, R. p. Rosen, Frank Graves, J. L. "bel.

Mr Gottschalk. D. L. Russell, Carl C. Goepper, John Rausch, Tom Groark, James Speed.

H. Grilfin, Henry O. Schlenk. -ii esmmsms CHRISTMAS GREETINGS SENT TO FIGHTING FORCES Washington, Dec. 24.

Christmas greetings were sen to the nation's fighting forces to-night by Secretaries Baker and Daniels. Mr. Baker's massage to the soldiers in France and the soldiers in training in America and their families, the War Department sends a word of hearty Christmas greetings of appreciation of the spirit of resolute courage which nils their hearts, and of congratulation upon the opportunity which lies before them to do a great work for their country and for the world." To the men of the navy Secretary Daniels sent this message: "Christmas greetings to all in the naval service. The country reposes confidence In its navy, is proud of the service it has already rendered In this war, and has faith that it will measure up to the demands made upon it." MESSAGE OF OBEDIENCE. Baltimore, Dec.

24. Cardinal Gibbons in a Christmas message to all soldiers and sailors in the service of the United States issued today says: "The message of Christmas is that of obedience. The Child, whom all Christendom loves and adores, came into the world of His own making to fulfill the will of His Heavenly Father. God Almighty, though He was. He could say: 'In the head of the book it is written that I should do Thy wiU.

Behold! I cornel' "Before the infant Babe opened His mouth He taught in His human form the wonderful lesson of obedience. "While sending to all of you my very beet wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, I entreat you to learn this lesson of the Divine Infant and be obedient to the will of your superiors." Dr. C. I. Groves, George Green, Henry S.

Gray. William' B. Hunter, The Rev. O. M.

Huey, John A. Hamm. Charles Haeberle, Charles Hebel. Roy Hig-hbough, Dr. JI.

D. Harner. W. Horner, Hauti, M. Hunter, E.

G. Hutf. Doul6 S. Helburn. George E.

Hays. G. E. Johnson, Pohn Porter Jefferson. Alex Johnson.

B. C. Jacobs, H. W. Johanboeke, George H.

Kumbert. H. R. Kendall, Ernest King, .1. P.

Kelley, W. M. Sherer, C. M. SWrley, 2.

H. Slme, C. Henry Stegge, L. Stoesser, E. E.

Sullivan, W. Sulzer, John Z. Short. W. K.

Summer-hayes, E. E. Sutton, Jsorman M. Sweet, G. A.

Springer, William J. Schreck, F. A. Sampson. Fred S.

Schmidt, L. D. Sampson, O. H. Sfcil-es.

J. Preston Tabb, John Tate. Harry Terstegge, Wilton H. Terstegge, F. E.

Thompson. Frank W. Thompson, B. H. Todd, R.

H. Tvdlngs, Henry It. Vlel. Robert E. Vtssman.

L. Voss. Sam S. Wyly, Louis Walter, J. T.

Wlnterton, C. C. Warner, B. J. Wight, F.

Waj-d, F. K. "White. Julius B. Wllle, Dr.

J. R. Wright, Howard L. Burba, PhHrp S. Tuley, J.

P. Jefferson. Thomas S. Tuley, L. D.

-Sampson. D. B. Leight. J.

B. LMcConnoll. C. O. Kld'well, Thomas B.

crutcner, Xetwn G. Craw.ford, Allen R. Carter, V. A. Coleman, George L.

Kanna- pell. J. T. Landrum, The Rev. Dr.

W. W. Landrum, J. G. Lea.

J. S. L-awton, Addison W. Lee, M. P.

Locke, W. B. Lucas. Dr. J.

'C. Mitchell, R. O. McDowell, J. S.

Maddox, Claude L. Moses, W. H. Montgomery, B. W.

Dltsler. William Dempf, Charles T. Erdman, O. W. Edlnger.

M. J. FUben, Andy Grelssel, W. Edwin Glosp, lames T. Howlng- C.

C. Swearingen, J. T. O. H.

Berry. Woodson, Martin, G. L. A. Applegate, H.

H. Dreyer, E. A. Beam, HT. E.

Scrtbner, D. B. Warren, Charles F. Gerdon, R. H.

Brierley, J. A. Brlerly, E. P. Rucker, A.

S. Phillips, W. C. L. W.

J. MlcGomlgale, The Rev. George M. Connor. T.

F. Htgglns, lieorge iauer, Clarence J. Hellman, W. A. Kantle.hner, Victor F.

Knadler, J. M. Kirk. SANTA CLAUS ECHOES. The Cheer Club bought 460 crates of Jonathan and Wlnisap apples for tho celebration.

Two crates went to each company at the camp. From the way Christmas eve mails brought gifts to the Courier-Journal the Cheer Club will be distributing presents all through the holidays. One thousand big red apples, known as "Delicious," were distributed among-the patients in the thirty-six wards of the base hospital. They were siven by the Joseph Denunzio Fruit Company. -The Christmas trees supplied by the Courier-Journal were eight to ten fect in height.

Each had twelve red beils, three red and streamers and many yards of tinsel a1 decorations. The fifty nesro soldiers at Camp Zachary Taylor will be goiests of honor at a Christmas entertainment to-day at the Jacob-street A. M. K. church.

Rev. II. T. Medford, pastor, will present each of the soldiers with a gift. The Courier-Journal's Santa did not overlook the "boys" who do patrol duty in the business district.

A jrlft for every man was sent to head-quarters at Nineteenth and Main streets, tcgether with two crates of apples. The Cheer Club will use any balance in the treasury In the purchase of coin-Iany gifts something each man will appreciate. A complete financial statement will be published as soon as all bills for gifts have been paid. This wiil follow an audit of the Cheer Club's books. Five thousand packages of "Old Hll: Side" smoking tobacco, contributed by the Axton-Fisher Tobacco Company, and 5,000 10-cent plugs of Star chewing tobacco, donated by the St.

Louis branch of Liggett Myers, will be sent to the camp to-morrow to be distributed among the different companies. Twenty thousand copies of a four-page Christmas eve edition of the Courier-Journal were distributed with the Christmas gifts last night. This paper appears this morning as the second section of the Courier-Journal. Hundreds of the "boys" expressed their gratification over the receipt of these papers and stated that they expected to keep them as souvenirs. DA Christmas gifts for the men at Camp Zachary Taylor came from many States lying far beyond the territory that sent its "boys" the Louisville cantonment.

A list of do nors of gifts through the courier- Journal Christmas Cheer Club appears below. The names of contribu tors of money with which the thou sands of gifts distributed at the camp last night were purchased have been printed as the money cams to tne Courier-Journal. The fund raised for the purchase of gifts was large enough to have provided for every soldier a gift, made up of different pieces of merchandise with a retail value of 60 to 70 cents, but it was decided last nievfiland headquarters oi tne Red Cross telegraphed the Courier- Journal that several thousand xu Phristmas Dackets were dbius shipped by express from a New York warehouse, to make up pacB.uBe ifforont useful articles with a retail value of $1.60. The big Red Cross shipment reached louisviu Sunday morning, but, by a blunder of either express or railroad officials at Union Station, was not detached from the Eastern tram te" vine wmie wira worrying over the delay in arrival. The car was brought back to Louisvil last night and will oe uum last nigiiL r.rmut fts hur- morning a.uu ui.c i.

ried to the camp in big trucks for a second gift distribution. In addition to tnis tt-. Cross chap- irom tne xuitai. ino-j ters in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois sent Christmas packets. A list tne coairiuu follows: Indiana.

Rossville Rossville Red oss. thrnne-h Rossville Journal. St. Columbus Miss Margaret ttertie. Madison Mrs.

Mary Adcock. Brookville M. E. Sunday-school. Frankfort Morning Times.

Goodland Mary E. ONeal. Osgood, friends. Holzen for Ripley coun ty boys. rinhnou Tuninr AlcinS.

Decatur Floyd Baxter. -r At Ann Merica. Decatur Grace Baxter. Decatur Mrs. iaa Fowler No name.

f.nMrs. a. C. Irwin. French Lick J.

E. Casler. SvYm. Tern- CoPrydon Mr. and Mrs.

Hugh Hamilton. Sullivan Mrs. J. Long-. BrookvUle Presbyterian Sunday-school.

Frankfort John Coulter. Delphi Mrs. E. D. Smith.

FranKtort nirv.i Mrs. T. J. Ryan. Indianapolis Mrs.

G. V. Butler. Kirklm -virs. Diem.

Union City George W. Patchell. Wroniifnrt Chester Coulter. New Ross Lida E. Hicks.

nmmintee had to say after its return to the city. "The committee was not only glad to serve," Messrs. Moses and Lan- drum said, Wt "'j ing naci tne so good a cause. We can fruitfully J. o.t.

tvrt whom we OUt OI LUll-lf, visited. We gladly will serve again next year. "Tne Doys an v.Ci spirits and after thanking us i they asked us to convey to the Courier-Journal and the citizens of Loulsv lie their heartfelt tnanKs aim Vj done for them. The boys said that each one of the presents was just nun and there will be no "swapping done out at tne each one said he would keep what Santa Claus naa dtoubul also said that the Christmas trees would remain lighted on the mess tables all day to-day." When the members of the committee arrived at the Remount Station Capt. Harris was there to greet them As he had to come to the city nv.r tn n.

committee. composed of Lieut. Leslie Harlan and several i tno riietrihiition or trie wno lusaisicu Sifts. It did not take very long be fore the Duncn ijcvtvmc jv began to sing songs. Quite a number Tji man hine- Dresent the "Wabash" song was among those that were repeated several um.

uTrteoa nnd T.andrum later were guests at the officers' mess and enjoyed a military supyor muci umn anything they have had for a long time. How "Santas" Were Impressed. "The boys out there yesterday reminded me of a 4 year old baby with first doll. They were walking around with their presents as proud ly as Peacocks," said w. ai.

mc-icn-nm-n one of the members of the Courier-Journal Christmas Cheer Club, last night, in talking of the boys at Camp Zachary -Taylor. Mr. McKowan visited the 5th Depot Brigade, under Capt. Edward Shottler, of Wisconsin. Capt.

Shottler had practically all Kentucky boys in his company, and in his talk to them told how pleased he was with their work and spirit. He said last night that he did not notice the boys very much until they had been presented with their gifts. But after they had received them they formed in groups and began dancing and singing. av.rttittT rn'nnqrAd Mr. Mc Kowan' to tell the Courier-Journal that they were very graieiui tor an they had done and that all the boys "wished the paper a Merry Z.

M. Sherley, one of the members of Cheer Club. Dre- sented the boys of the 43rd, 44th and 45th Companies oi tne seconu eioup, 159th Depot Brigade, from the Tenth and Eleventh districts, with comfort kits. These companies had been in quarantine until yesterday. Mr.

Sherley last night said the boys certain-lv appreciated the gifts, showing it in their expressions and actions. Capt. Dillon, of the Scott-Dillon Tobacco Company, of Detroit, presented the boys with tobacco. After mess a short talk was made by Mr. Sherley.

Sportsmanship Spirit. J. O. Ames, in reporting after the distribution, said: "Accepting the commission assigne-me by Mr. C.

C. Ousley to help Camp Zachary Taylor in distributin the presents of the Courier-Journr and Times Christmas fund for th soldier boys, I was assigned to Com pany C. 309th Engineers. Capt. J.

Wasson and Sergt. Larsen did tht honors. The boys were radiant witl contentment at the gifts received. "They also had a programme o' their own. Stark and Dawson, mem bers of Company constituted string band that was "some Keeping time to their hilarious music Private Pursley was prompter fo: several square dances, participated in by the soldier boys with zest.

No girl was there, or near, but that had ho bearing in the case as Pursley called the well-executed figures, "ladies right, gents salute your in Superb Steel Train "The Southland" Via ili Sccralc Route Louisville Nashville R. Coaches and Through Sleeper leave Louisville 8 :00 a. m. daily, arrive Jacksonville 8:30 a.m., next day. Through the Scenic Cumberland Mountains.

Unsurpassed dining car service. Low fares, and choice of many other routes and trains to Florida Bill, Featuring ND JOIN THE U.oWDS crepe paper over the lights shedding a bom glow over the scene. The presents were piled on a large table at the front and their distribution marked the final event of the evening. Preceding the ceremonies there was an elehprate musical programme as well as a number of brief addresses by the officers. A sextet composed of Sergt.

Hess, Private Burnett, Machinist WesterfieM, Corp. Arm, Private Claffey and Private Stowles gave a number of pleasing numbers, while a jazz band also gave selections. This trio was composed of Barber Leggearamall, Private Gibbs and Private Lincoln. Tony Eneiese sang grand opera selections, accom panied by the while the climax of the entertainment feature of the evening came with the reading, of "The Shooting- of Dan McGrew," by Sergt. Pott and Sergt.

Woodali. Officers of Company include Capt. L. W. Depuy, First Lieut.

Ed M. Byles, First Lieut C. S. Butler, First Lieut. A.

F. Oeming and Second Lieuts. H. J. Gorman, J.

O. Tar-box, L. B. Chafln and Vf. M.

Fulton. Capt. Depuy and Lieuts. Byles and Oeming were among the speakers on behalf of the. soldiers.

Cheer For Santa Claus. A. H. Dahringer, one of the Cour ier-Journal Christmas Cheer Club representatives, was welcomed to the barracks of Company 334th Infantry, with a cheer from the en listed men and their officers. Due to a busy day the men had n6t been able to place a Christmas tree in the center of their mess hall, but the room was beautifully decorated with flags, evergreens, and crepe Darier.

Soon after the arrival of the Santa Claus a turkey dinner was served to Mr. Dahringer and the men. Officers and enlisted men ate side by side and chatted of the life in the army and its pleasures. When the distribution of the presents took place the men were unable to believe that it could be true. Mr.

Dahringer explained to theni how the people of Louisville and three States had co-operated with the Courier-Journal and The Times and made it possible to give each man a present. After every one had been given a present the officers and their men joined in offering their appreciation ror tne pleasant even ing afforded them. Lieut. Bitterle acted as the Santa Uiaus lor tne soldiers of Comnanv K. 334th Infantry.

Although the big turkey u'liuior win not oe served until noon to-day there was plenty to eat and good country cider to drink, due to the efforts of Lieut. Bitterle. Lieut. Carpenter, who is actinir com mander of Company spoke to the men on Christmas and its meaning. Some of the other officers spoke and then Lieut.

Bitterle gave a talk that went to the hearts of every soldier present Both -before and after the presents were given to the recruits a cheer was given ror the Courier- Journal. The officers of this company bought cigars ana? cigarettes enough to have a "smoker" for their soldiers at the conclusion of the other festivities. Sergeants and the other noncommissioned officers gave short talks. Joy At Remount Station. At the Remount Station on the Ashbottom road ZS6 soldiers were made happy.

C. L. Moses and J. T. LLandrum formed the committee which distributed the gifts and the best proof of the fact that their coming was appreciated may be found 3-BBE1V SOUTH AMERICAN TEA THE FOOD BEVERAGE FOR ALL MEALS XO TAJJJilN.

NO IRRITATING OILS AIDS DIGESTION HELPS THE KIDNEYS Louisville (8) NEVADA SENATOR DIES SUDDENLY KAISER BOASTS OF SUCCESSES OF TEUTONS (Continued From First Pae.) fist and the shining sword the doors of those who will not have peace." Meanwhile, his armies and those of his ally, finding that their attempts to break the Italian line between the Brenta and Piave rivers in Northern Italy were without success, have shifted the ground of their attack again to the Asiago plateau. Here small gains were made, but the Italians, stiffening their line, held the enemy from further progress and at last accounts were delivering successful counter attacks against him. On the lower Piave river the enemy troops who forced a crossing of the river last week now have been compelled under violent attacks by the Italians to seek safety through a retreat to the Eastern bank of the stream. TWO PERS0NSARE RUN DOWN BY AUTOMOBILES William McDonald, Si years old, was seriously Injured last midnight when run down by an automobile driven by H. Caperton, Jr.

McDonold, who lives at 1961 Payne street, was taken to the city hospital. Mrs. W. Dobson was struck by an automobile driven by Ed Clark near her home at Thirty-fourth and Rudd streets. Clark, who was operating the car for Levy was arrested.

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city and vicinity being members of the association. At all the large mills here extra guards were placed on watch with rifles, and at some cf the mills special officers appointed by Chief of Police Edgar Schmitt were placed on guard, and they are heavily armed. COME EARLY MERRY CHRISTMAS CHEER DISPELS CLOUDS FOR SOLDIER BOYS (Continued From First Page.) and retailers of Louisville, who voluntarily proffered the use of their vehicles, telephoning to the Courier-Journal requests that they be permitted to share in this work. i Formal Notification. Formal notification of the work of the Courier-Journal Christmas Cheer Club was conveyed to the camp by a committee which delivered Mr.

Wat-terson's message of greeting to Brig. Gen. TV. E. Wilder.

"I am proud to receive a message from Mr. Watterson," 6aid Gen. Wilder, as he broke the seal on the letter. Then as he noticed that the message was signed by Mr. Watterson himself, he said: "I shall treasure this letter always.

May I read it aloud?" At the finish he said: beautiful message!" He immediately gave instructions for the message to be read to the entire command and published In the bulletin. In 'giving these orders, he said: "This is a beautiful and inspiring message from America's most distin- na noTwant to tender thanks to you gentlemen and through you to the Courier-Journal Christmas Cheer Club for the splendid work you haye done for the men at Camp Zachary Tatadeed, the volunteer St. Nicks who attended the celebrations in each of thlrTacks were ehowered with messages of thanks and of holiday greetings to the Courier-Journal both by the men and the officers. "When we get over there we want the Courier-Journal to come right alon- with us," one was told. Well never forget this, and it was worth entering thi army to see such an outpouring of feeling for us fellows.

We appreciate it, sir, more than we can sav but we want the Courier-Journal to know that they have lifted the spirit of every man in the camp and Sade us proud that we on our part could inspire such feelings. Had Supper Early. Supper ail over the camp was eaten early last night in order to dear away aU work in anticipation of the ceremony of presenting the gifts. With ar sons on their lips the men worked rapidly, As their guest, the men of each company had the volunteer Santa Claus who became acquainted with them during the meal and spoke to them a personal message immediately following when the celebration WlbeeaSchn'of the barracks a more or less elaborate programme was carried out' In addition to speeches by visitor's from the Cheer Club, there were brief addresses by the officers, who complimented tne men u. ress they had made and the spirit shown in the army work.

Responses were made by noncommissioned officers, who expressed for the men the -appreciation of the Christmas cele- numbers were given by auartetS? solos on the piano vlc-trola selections and in some instances instrumental music, the' officers had privided cigars, cigarettes and soft drinks for the men which were distributed, but the best was always saved for the last, which was the presentation of the gifts from the' Christmas Cheer Club. Unable to Wait until they were dismissed the men opened them immediately and soon the air was blue with smoke from innumerable cigarettes from' the kits. Toothbrushes were inspected, brushes tried and staionery inspected. Pleased, surprised and heartened by the gifts, the men raised a lusty cheer for the club and were dismissed to go upstairs and continue their play until taps. Regulars Enjoy Occasion.

She celebration at the barracks of Company 45th Infantry, was particularly joyous for these men were regulars, and as they said, unused to having anyone show an interest In "their -welfare. This was the first Christmas, they said, when they had been the recipients of such attention and they made the most of it in characteristic "regular" fashion. The big mess hall was a model of neatness nd presented a pretty picture in its fiecormtions- of greenery, with pink. Attractive tours to tKe Baeuflful Gulf Orloam, Mobile, Fosacola, Cuha and MILLERS ARE WARNED TO SAFEGUARD PLANTS Special to Tho Evansvllle, Dec 24. The flour millers of Evansville were flashed the warning to-day to gruard their plants heavily, aa the national Government possessed information that concerted efforts would be made in a few days to blow up every important flour mill in the country.

The plot is said to have been hatched by German spies. The warning came from the Southeastern Millers' Association, of Nashville, the large mills in this Alt lorlUuibated loMeri, ileeper CITY TICKET OFFICE 4Ul lMWsl I (Incorporated) 460 FOURTH AVE. stiBSdASiitct faun I JEWELRY SAVE 10c $16.00 WEEtL JOIN THE SECOND AND MARKET vmm the so CLOCK.