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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-25
NEGROES N THE DAN
ISL WEST INDIES
Are Causing Trouble That May Re.
suit in Sale Of Archipelago
to UncIe Sam

Copenhagen, Feb. 2O.-The recent
strike Of Negroes in the Danish West In
dies has reopened the old question Of th.
sale of the islands TO the United States
II the question Of the sale comes up agair
I'm Parliament. the general belief here j,
that it will receive . favorable msjorit,
in both Houses, provided the Unitsd
States Offers q greater sum than the ST.
OOO, ,OOO offered in 1901.
NJ. Hagemsn, wealthiest planter in the
Danish West Indies, has just published
here . pamphlet on the situation frcn,
the poiLt of view OF the most infiuenti q
Danish residents Of the colony. M. Hage
man favors the sale.
In the pamphlet he recognize the ef-
forts made by the Danes TO improve con-
ditions in the island, but views their fu-
tnre under Danish rule pessimistically
He particularly points out the populs-
ton 10 decreasing alsrmingIy. Infant
mortality. he saya, y very h,gh, hsvins
recently reached 6S I-2 per cent. Ihe
sanitary conditions in the islands arr
very bad, according to NJ. Hsgeman.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-25

Several years ago . bill was presented
to Congress asking for an appropristisp
Of ~ 4,OOO,0O to buy the Danish West In
dies, which were considered to he of both
commercial and strategic value, especial
ly with the completion of the Panama
Canal The project fell through. In 1910
Denmarx offered to sell the islands to the
C5:--d States, but before the transaction
could be cIosed the offer was withdrawn.
The Danish archipelago includes thu
islands OF St. Thomas, St. Crox and II.
John Hon. O. II. Payne of West vir-
ginis is the IT, ;. consul at Sc. Thomas
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-06

ing quarrel.
Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt sued Bar
bar Newman for $4,000 Says Mrs.
Newman stole her hubby's affections.
Police seeking man using name A.
J. Gittaud, Greenfield, Mass. Imper-
sonated officer.
Over 1900 pupils of Lane Tech
nical high school to attend mass
meeting on, Municipal pier today.
Fire attorney investigating triple
fire in Fred Schlottke's home, 808
Cass.
Frances Bizanes, 45O8 ForrestviIIe
av., married. when IA. Asked for
divorce on grounds of cruelty.
Five bum check cases placed
against Harvey Hill, 1920 Maiden.
Total $285.
Judge Thomson refused to grant
divorce to Mrs. HOrtense Hoops, wife
of son of fireplace maker at 531 S.
Wabash av. insufficient evidence.
Frank Martinez, 3431 Lowe aV.,
leads civil service list for identifca-
ton inspector.
Rey. Fritz HamIin, pastor Second
Swedish Baptist church, told parish
he lost memory for week. Police
sought him as missing.
Dr.. August Unger, 80 S. State, ar
rested on con game charge. Chas.
Warner, 1923 w. 18th, complained.
S. P. Gary, receiver German Natl
Life ms. Co., asked permission to pay
$3.50 on each share Of stock.
Morris BerkoWitz sued for divorce.
Names another man. Couple on the
stage.
Chas. Nelson held by the police.
Tried to see Lolita Armour. Another
servant told him Lolita liked him.
Burglars got stuff worth $3.50 in
raid on home of Howard Shepard,
2618 Lake View av.
Walter Kerns and five others ar
rested in taxi. Police holding them
as stick-up suspects.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-06

4NAVV ~ VI 4 IL In
Sunrise, 5:52; sunset, SPA.
Howard Brooks, 2943 Fulton, dead.
Fell when scaffold collapsed at 31O7
Fulton.
John Spencer, 1872 Kelley, put
steak on stove. Steak burned; he
saw smoke; called fremen. Both
put out.
Mary Davis, 2, 800 Foster St,
Evanston, locked herself in bath
room. Mother called fire department
to get door smashed.
Myrtle Mitchell, Negaunee, Mich,
won S1,782 verdict from Parmelee
Trans Co. for lost suitcase.
H. Wilhelm, night Waterman Grant
hotel, came to work drunk. Fined
SIS.
U. S. Judge Wright of Danville to
be here Tuesday to aid in clearing up
trial calendar.
Sanitary district decided to give
employees holiday Oct II, Columbus
day.
/. c. Won sar, broker, MaIIers
DlQg., naQ MIS-. Hanna Hultgren,
1920 Wrightwood aV., pinched. She
snatched toupee from his head in
quarrel.
John Roscinick got divorce. Wife
didn't love him because he was on
water wagon.
Martin Reardon, John Norton and
Peter HOuseman, One-armed beg
gars, fined SIS.
Henry Camp, RoseIand farmer,
fined $25. Wiggled wagon on Hal
sted ST.
Petition in bankruptcy filed by DR..
Jas. Rainey, 1856 w. Lake. Lost mo-
ney in English chemical plant. Owes
$98,231.
Will of Jos. Kabacker, Summit, ILL.,,
filed for probation. Leaves relatives
$4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29
RIRTH on DAUGHTER.

A daughter was born Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Castleman, PA +.
Grove st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29
MUSICAL COMEDY AT
CENTURY DRAWS WELL

The Girl From Japan" big
musical review which opened AT the
Century theater last night is Iauded
as being one of the foremost sketch
es of its kind on the road. Featur-
ing selections from The FolIies of
1917 and many other Numbers Of
the latest mode IL made a decided hit
at two well-hlled houses. The cast
is led by pretty Miss Rose Irving
assisted by Charles Irving. Paul Ir-
wing and Nellie Irving. and six
charming chorus girls. The bill will
bee repeated today and the balance Of
this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29
VISITING PASTORS
GIVE GOOD TALKS

Rev. G. L. DeBOw Of Lagrange
and Rev w. r. Loveless Of Osceola.
gave interesting talks at the third
meeting Of the Christian forward ad-
vance in the Methodist Memorial
church last night. Rev DeBow gave
as his sermon, Following the Flag
and Rev. Loveless gave an address
on Our Resources, our Enemy
our Captain. Mayor Ralph Gay
Tor acted as chairman. Ushers,
Floyd Stebbins. Thur Hub Ira Goss
and Edwin Sawyer. a large con-
gregauon attended the meeting.
Tonight the final session will he
held. Rev r. A. Morrison of Elk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29

Nine Petrova in The Scarlet
Woman" is the feature playing at
the Lincoln theater today. The pic
ture pOrtraye the sacrifice Of a
woman in order TO save her husband
and her downfall caused by doing so.
The playlet has many intricacies
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29
EXCITING FOX HUNT
ENDS IN A KILLING
Reynard Leads in Chase Over
Many Miles of Terri
t0ry-lS Shot.

a six-year-old red fox was shot
Thursday. after a merry chase
which started eight miles south Of
Mishawaka and ended four and a
half miles west Of south Bend. Il.
j. Scott. 730 Carleton ST.. this city,
accompanied by Jesse Crawford Of
south Bend. left Mishawaka at eight
clock Thursday morning a-foot on
a squirrel hunt. They had four
dogs with them. including an old
fox hound. Renard was discovered
I'm the woods shortly after the hunt
ers got to their territory, and lost no
time in beating it All thoughts Of
the smaller game we're abandoned.
and the hunt was on. Through fields
and woods and streams Reynard
kept lodging his pursuers. while
the barking Of the unframed dogs
urged him 20 greater leetness. He
made four-mile circle. but still his
pUrsuers kept him i'm view. although
cuce around Chain lakes they
thought they had lost him.
After an oight-hour hunt. men
and Master Reynard was beginning
20 show signs OF fatigue He slow
ed up for an instant. and crack lie
fell mortally wounded. The dogs
had Jagged 10 "A distance of over "A
mile from where their quarry had
received the fun contents OF the
sportsman s gun.
The FOX is beauty. and is be-
lieved 10 be the one responsible for
the killing OF many chickens
throughout this part of the country
recently. Farmers visiting Misha-
7vaka lately have told of the depre-
dations among their barnyard fowls,
hut as il is some years since a fox
has been seen anywhere near the
city. the blame was laid elsewhere
than to Reyuard.
A. De Cocker purchased the vic
tim. FOX which ne is said 10 have
paid handsome price
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29
pLAN ANNUAL PICNIC.

Plans for the ROYAL Neighoors
annual picnic 10 be held at the home
OF Mrs. Henry Pelton. south of the
city Thursday were completed at
recent meeting Of the organization
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29

hart will speak, and special music
will feature the closing exercises.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29

which have a great moral meanini
and is worth going far 10 see
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-29

Additional Mishawaka on Page Is
The day book., 1916-07-01

are to be announced in statement
from committee, whose members
are: Prof. Geo. H. Mead, Victor Olan-
der, Mary Mcdowell, Grace Abbott,
Prof. c. H. Judd.
Petition to be filed by Atty I. R.
Greenacre for Teachers Federation
and States Atty Hoyne, asking cir
cult court to hold Jacob NJ. Loeb and
school board members in contempt
of court. Court decree said Loeb
rule No. 1 was illegal and a teacher
can't be fired from her job if she's
efficient, even though she belongs to
the federation.
Chicago Federation of Labor Sun
day will appoint a committee to
make a full report on how school
land leasehOlders, real estate and in
sUrance itneersts and Illinois Manu-
factUrers' assn are concerned with
Loeb rule.
Oscar De Priest, coIored alderman
from the I'd ward, who won a repu-
tation as a woman fighter against
Mrs. Page Waller Eaton in the come
across" scandal, was trotted out by
the administration last night as its
champion in the war on the school
teachers of Chicago.
It was De Priest who jumped to
bis feet to oppose Aid. Robert M. |
Bucks resolution calling for a coun-
Gil investigation of the action of Jake |
Loeb and his crew of eight on the !
school board and "Other bodies or |
persons contributing to, or respOn- |
sible for, the present disOrganizatiOn |
in the management of the public |
And De Priest, backed by Aid jim
Lawley, another Thompson-Lundin
The day book., 1916-07-01

GaSO 6dCn6ES EGQGI2LlOn, VIII DC II.
the hands of the schools commit
tee.
Aid. Bucks resolution in part was
as follows: ct is the duty of the
city council to inform itself by im-
partial investigation of the facts and
circumstances surrounding the
adoption Of the two Loeb rules in
order to determine the purpose and
results of the rules and whether they
are designed in the interests of the
public schools or whether disOrgan-
ization of the teaching force by ap-
parently arbitrary discharges has
been brought about from private
considerations in pursuance Of per-
sOnal or political policies hostile to
the best interests of the public
school system"
By vote of 35 to 9 city council last
night ordered that when Mayor
Thompson sends council the names
of school board appOintees, those az
pointees must answer for alderm p
the question: H
"WiI you restore to the pub
schools those teachers whose recop4s
are superior excellent or good
who have been dismissed from serv-
ice for reasons other than their abil-
ity as teacheTs?"
This was on a resolution of Aid
Buck. When it was brought up, Aid.
Michaelson, the ThOmpson-Lundin
head of the 3Sd ward, went to Cor
poratiOn Counsel Ettelson, Auto
matte phone lawyer and the state
senator on whose resolution the
Baldwin committee was created in
state senate last year. He spoke to
the mayors secretary, Charlie Fitz-
who slipped to the Hobbies.
rag-chewing, time
arguments were used
from the floor in an attempt to wear
out council, newspaper men and
spectators. It was no go. The fili-
The day book., 1916-07-01

Springfield, III.-For sixth time,
Gov Dunno reprieved Elston Scott,
'i"ted negro murderer, scheduled
to hang at Murphysboro, July IA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15
q. ~ tha HOSPITALS.

Miss Laila Stillwell. OF Melbourne,
underwent an opel stion for fbroid
tunor at the Deaconess this morning.
Her condition - satisfactory.
Mrs.. 3. Thompson, OF Garwin, sub
nxtted Is an abdominal operation this
n,orning at the Deaconess, from which
aho Id recovering nicely. 80 ~. .s3.s,
si J. y. Reisinger, TIP West Nevada
street., - at the Deaconess for treat
mAnt. s.e. "a III
The .year-old son OF MIR. and Mrs.
Earl Bell ED South Fifth avenue, was
operated upon at the Deaconess Friday
iafternoon for mastoiditis, is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15
c.rd 81 Thanki,,sI.

We wish to extend our thanks TO the
n1ishbors and friends for the beautiful
5noral offerings and kind assistance,
both 1t home and the church. shown
~ ii our recent bereavement. Theron
4 b. and Fred Baum, Floyd. Frank and
Ffsd Harding. Joseph r. Harding and
fAnaiiy. LouissJ. Fullerton and family:
LissiS. II. Freely and family, Loren J..
HARDING ana family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs. III. Enrich, OF Albert Lea, Mimi,
arrived in the city Friday evening to
visit Mr. and Mrs. Z. Lynx.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Here IL your chance to get real value
In strictly high grade pianos il you act
quick. Tunree's music house,. * =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs. c. p. Rowe, Of New Sharon, wal
in the city Friday on her way. to -1nel
home from Des Moines and Ames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs. Nora Clark. Of Clemens, ar
rived In the city Friday to visit her
daughter, Mrs. B. H. mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

N Mrs. SIG. Akers, OF Nevada, visited
in the city Friday with her daughter.
Mrs. Osler Briggs.1 81 E., -. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs. George Houghton, Of Eldora
was in the city Friday on her way
home from Cedar Rapids. = A..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs. 8. N. Little, of Mason City. ar
rived in the city Friday to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Ben Watson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Miss Ruth Williams, Of Chicago.
went Friday evening to Dos Moines
after visit here with 0drs. Karl
In8ledue. t--s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs Edward Sob killing, OF State Gem
ter, was lii the city Friday Her SIS
ter in- law, Mrs. Belle Travis, accom-
panied her home for visit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15
EASTER HOSIERY

-Children's fine ribbed black hose, sizes
from 51a to 911s, per pair 8. .lOc
-"Burson" Cotton hose for women and
misses, black and colors, per pair Tic
Fiber silk hose for women and misses,
black and colors, per pair. =. Zoe
-ssBurson' silk isle hose for women and
misses g pairs s1.00), per pair. ;'Sc
Gordon" silk Isle hose in black or white,
sizes for women and misses, per pair 75c
-Kayser Patent Marvel Stripe silk hose
in complete line of colors, pair 81 to-. $l.5O
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Miss Myrtle Martin, Of Webster
City. arrived here Friday evening from
Cedar Rapids for visit with MI. and
Mrs. "A. G. Urban. 80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

9 Ndrs IS. r. TINKER, who has been SO
seriously lii for some time. is gradually
growing worse. Slight hopes are held
FOR her recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

It has been designed especially for Easter wear,
with the new modes in mind. There are new collars
of crepe georgette, new chemisettes, new guirnpes
new veilings of odd design and smart wells particu
lary becoming. csc to $500
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15
Easter Jewelry

Many new novelties, distinctive and refined, have
come just in time to add final touch Of individual
ity to Easter Costumes. There domestic and i'm
ported blouse SETS rings, earrings, neck beads, hair
ornaments, etc, specially priced at 25c to SlOO. A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Or. and Mrs. George F. Smith and
son and Mr. and Mrs. A. #. Fuller, OF
Eldora, were in the city Friday on
their way home from an extended visit
In Los Angeles. ID egg.tSs.. +. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

No waiting at Ever1sts. Why7 Be-
cause he has the workmen to hang
your paper on short notice. Wall pa
per al low as 8 cents per roll. Everist
WaId paper and paint house. r. H y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mrs. Ray Finders. Of Ferguson, was
e visitor in the city Friday with Miss
JMaude Hoes. .:s',s2 .-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

The funeral of Joseph M1hulka was
held from the Bohemia hall at o'clock
Friday afternoon, in charge Of the G. s..
r. S., the local Bohemian fraterna So
ciety. Joseph Balvin conducted the ser
vice for the lodge. Burial was in Riv-
erside; members Of the lodge acting as
rail- sbearerg. -. r&*& y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Lost Card case containing $35. Cards
with owners name and an Eastern Star
receipt for 1916. Finder notify this Of
fce.-Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Fur. Rent--New fve-room modern
house. Can give possession at once. DR..
Kinnan. p
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Misses Fannie Flower. Grace Ewald,
and Meta Schmidt and Mesdames Rob
ert johnson, Lottie Higgin, and STAN
ley Sieg. The pail bearers were Mer-
ritt Greene. .Jr., John Hise, A. w. Carl
sen, =. r. Gale Stanley Sieg and r. w.
McCreefy. Mr.. and MISS. g. Arnold
ana Mr. and MRS. Stanley Sieg. Of Des
Moines, were in attendance at the fu-
neral from out Of the city. II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Wonderful saving to piano buyers at
the slaughter sale. Tuffree's music
house. =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

n 5& Mrs. A. M. Thornton, 201 North SEQ
ond avenue, received word telling OF
the death this morning OF her father,
A- q. LANCE. at Grand Junction, Colo.
Mi. Lange,s death was due to tuber-
culosis. His son. Howard Lange. died
Tuesday might Of leakage Of the heart.
ana both bodies will be brought to
enencsrs the former family home, for
burial. Mr.. ana Mrs. Thornton will go
l to spencer Monday to attend the flu
neral. A X
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Private funeral services for Bert
Ahrens were held at II o'clock this
forenoon at the home Of Stewart Eason.
a North Fifth street. In charge OF Rev.
Il. II. Martin. The flowers bearers were
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

There was mo- noticeable change in
Col G. C. Horizons condition today.
The colonel IL very weak, and shSws NO
signs OF amproyement. g
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

MrS. Michael iMeggan. Of Eldora was
q Friday visitor in the city. SKI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

e. 3. Hager was q business visitor
Ia Nsvada Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

Mesdames G.. I. Applegate, v. I. APP
plegate and frank Adrian, Of Nevada,
/ visited in the city Friday with Mr. and
Mr4 clifford Adams a =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

nf1s. l. r. Levick, Of Clemens, was
In the ciky Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

4 lMrs. A. Hoyt went Friday evening
to osl<aloosa to visit her son, Theodore
Hoyt. II s.t sir
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

II. g. Saunders. of Searsboro. was a
business visitor in the city Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15

y MRS. a. A. Stigers, OF Tama, was In
the city visiting friends Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-15
Epllks,Rel)ub6c,lll,
!. CITY IN BRIEF
Kodak finishing. The Kodakery.

Mrs. 9. a. Berggren spent the day in
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-20

That Christmas turkey will fine for those who have
price Of the turkey
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-20
NOT ALL GOLD THAT GLITTERs

he return OF SO many OF the deuded coocd emigants
North should deter Others from being duped by emigration agents
no matter how hatcrng their offers sound The press dis
patches inform lis Of the suffering which these undergo
u tbs climate OF the North and high cost Of living to
winch they not accustomed down South promised
high failed to maeaze the high prices OF food stuff was
St on the Job and OF the negroes who thought
uon by gong north are now reported seeking something
at the hands of charitable institutions
we would suggest to coored friends fully investigate any
offers made them from emigration agencies; who would in
uce you to leave the country friends they
gers to and probably paid many as will
50 from some railroad other interested getting
money Each OF have friend among
your community Talk with them before you leave good
nome where making good living under conditions
you Every of have become property
Georgia and conditions improving right
why chance 1t climate not suited among
accustomed to colored labor?
The South the logical place for and your labor will always
be demand the farms the later race dis
urbanees in the North will bring you living
tons than confronted the South you
stay IN the South where the white people know your ways
willing to put up with your shortcomings
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-20
EMPLOYEES WILL
SHARE In PROFITS

Atlanta, Ga, December 20.-Em-
ployees of the Fourth National Bank
of this city today are facing the pros
pect of Christmas made unexpect-
edly happy by share in the profits
of the institution to which they have
rendered faithful and loyal service.
The cost of doing business has in
creased but the cost of living has
gone up by leaps and bounds" de-
clared Captain James w. English. the
president of the bank, in submitting
the protit-sharing plan to the direct
ors yesterday afternoon and they
very promptly approved it and au-
thorized the payment of the bonus to
all employees.
Everyone, exclusive of officers. who
has been in the service of the bank
tor two years or more was paid six
per cent of his of her 1916 salary, and
employees of shorter service were re-
warded in proportion.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-12-20
NEWS FROM THE
BOYS IN TIL.
BORDER
ElPaso, Tex, 1z-15-1t

ElPaso, Tex, 12-l5-16
Tie First Regiment got paid off
oday in Gold.
Company c spent Tuesday and
Tuesday night on the target range
,ut on the desert among the jack
abbts and antelopes. Company c
won second place in the shoot.
The 18th Pennsylvania is going
home Sunday. Wonder how long be-
fore the old Georgia gets orders to
go?
We had quite cold snap here for
the last four or five days and it has
had quite number of us barking,
but it has turned off warm again.
The Georgia brigade leaves in few
days for IS days patrol duty along
the Rio Grande
We have six days during the holi-
days that we don't have to do any,
thing but eat and sleep. O, what
time!
The Georgia brigade has the record
Of being the best drilled organization
.hat has been to the border yet. Good
or Georgia!
1t seems like that when the band
strikes up the old tune of Dixie" old
Company c steps off with the old
Dep they used to have many years
ago.
Thos. Coady ran down five jack rab-
bits while out on the range We had
abblt pie for supper
For some reason Mr.. Villa won't
make up his mind to come over to
luarez to see us. We would like to
get All introduction to that gentleman.
The boys are all buying Christmas
presents to send home to their loved
ones
Haven't lad but one little rain since
we arrived.
From One Of the Boys