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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-27

1ay perscR desiring to claim a deferred
classification bY either Local Or District
Board On any g,ound in respect Of daB reg
istrdnt designated herein MAY, sifhin serea
daUs from the date hereof, and act letter.
submit such claim to this Local B0dfd. dc-
co,apanied by sach dtiddrH eridence as
such person may desire to hare considered.
Such claims either by il regiStrant or by
another in respect of any registrant may be
submitted either by entering the same in
the place provided on the first sheet of the
registr;nt's QUESTIONABLE or by submitting
such claim to this board on i duplicate of
such first sheet Germ 1OOt-.il. It it is de-
sired to submit affidavit evidence in support
Cf such claim and in addition to the evil
Gcnce contained in the registrants ques-
tiCnnaire, such afidayits must be prepared
OH paper of the same size as the question
naire. and should be responsive to the cues
lions asked the registrant respecting the
ground Of such claim in the pertinent di-
vision of the Guestionnairc.
SCI ton of the Selettive Service Regular
tons provides
The process Of examination and selection
Of registrants. under these rules and rcgu-
lations shall begin by the posting of notice
in the Offices of Local Boards on Form 1902,
and by mailing QUESTIONABLE form 1000
to every rcgistrant included within such
posted notice, as provided in section "
hereof: and notice of every subsequent ac-
ton taken by either the Local Or District
Board in respect of each registrant SHALL be
given by entering minute or date of such
aeticn en- the classification list form 1000
in the office of the Local Eoard. and in nd
tlition to such entries. by mailing to the reg
istrant and in scme cases to other claim
ants. notice of such action.
Whenever Il duty is to be performed or IL
period of time begins TO run within which
any duty is to be performed by any such
registrant. or within which any right or
privilege may be claimed or exercised by or
in respect of any such registrant, Il notice
of the day upon which such duty is to be
performed. or such time begins to run, shall
be mailed to the registrant. and the date of
such mailing of notice shall be entered OPP
pcsitc the mime of such registrant on the 4
classification list Germ 10000. which is
always open TO inspection by the public Mt
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-27
Letters From the Soldier Bows

- want you to write and tell me if
you are charged to get my mail. and,
if so. how much.
Il can't write much about times
over here. but if l ever get back will
sure have something to talk about.
Company X is sure good compa-
ny. ! think we have some fine officers
and men.
Please write Often" Son.
To those friends who might care to
write to Jimmie. or to send him tin
of the tobacco he seems to so highly
prize, we add that he is a member of
Company K. 9th Infantry. Include
that in the address, and add: Imeri-
can Erpcdifiondry Forces. France, via
.Ner York City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-27
Your Own Home Column
.en. As rejecting this. we are pleased

zen. As rejecting this, we are pleased
to state that he was a 81 degree Mason.
Miss Jessie Iarkin. now student
at Dallas Texas, commercial college.
is at home for the holidays.
MIR. Roy Y. Evans, principal of the
Erania High School, LaSalle Parish, is
at home Oh visit of some days.
Mrs. ]. f. Caffrey's Banner has
been ordered mailed to Hominy Okla.
instead of to Cleveland, that state.
MIR. Con Gray is having hand
some little residence erected at Vance
ville-just across the gravel road from
his store.
Visitors at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. James, Evans are Mr.. and Mrs.
William Peddy and their two children,
of near Wyatt. Mrs. Peddy is Mr.. Ev
ans daughter.
MIR. u. q. Allen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. q. Allen, Of the Red Land COM
munity, in writing from Meridian, this
state. tG renew his subscription to the
Banner. says: Evangeline Parish is
a beautiful countryside Eden of Lou
isiana. After all. however, not like
home, but there is lots of pep and ac-
ton here
A couple united in marriage here
Monday. by Justice of Peace J. H.
Montgomery were Mr.. James Kelleher,
of Longview. Texas. and Miss II. Il.
Keel. sister of Mr.. Ernest Keel. who
resides out near Linton. The young
man was in uniform, so said. but we
are not informed as to what branch of
service he is attached.
Mrs Lila Harrington spent Christ
mas i'll Shreveport with her mother,
Mrs. J. Il. Tegues, and reports that all
four of Mrs. Pegues' children We're
present to dine with her Oh that day.
Mrs. Harrington now has with her her
youngest daughter. little Elaine. and
the two expect to spend the weekend
ut Walnut Hill. the country home Of
Mr.. 4. H. Montgomery, who is Mrs.
Harrington's brother.
A welcome visitor in Benton at
present Is Mr. Grady Neeson. now Il
National Guardsman. and doing duty
down on the Mexican border. When
he called to see us to-day we noted the
"narksman" insignia pinned on his
coat. That's next to the sharp shooter
class. and we are pleased indeed to
note his achievement in this direction.
But who would be surprised over the
al ility of a Bossie, boy to shoot!
-Being ut present the only lawyer
in Benton. Mr. JoanneS Smith has Eeen
greatly pressed for time and opportu-
nifty to answer the many questions of
registrants in the draft. In as far as
his duties have permitted, Postmaster
L. J. Taylor has rendered valuable as
sistance to number who have applied
to him. The registrants are reminded
that the situation may be to some eX-
tent relieved by applying to those of
authority in Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-27
Eiftl, Sunday Meeting.

BY way of reviying the fifth Sun
day meetings, shall preach Sunday
(the 30th} ut the Ivan Church. Hours
for the services, eleven am. and I 80
O'Clock pm. As usual the program
will be arranged after the congrega-
ton assemblies. Everybody invited.
JAMES EVANS. Moderator.
Benton, La. Dec "a, 1917.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-27
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO REGISTRANTS

Exemption Board Whose order
bcys Are Betre Nos Induirc
QUESTIONABLE which you are required by
lawto eandr etur
mdemeanor punishable by not 70 exceed
military
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-27

All cid word rHA ne,r mcanin0.
Modern. up-to-date sore service means
more than simply the selling Of goods.
1t stands for increased efficiency; it is
the acme Of raluc giriag. and assures
Satisfaction with every purchase.
Servlce, in its fullest meaning. is
nAed part of our store covenant.
Let us serce YOUR needs.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
GIRL: S STATEMENT =. ="
WILL HELP HONOLULU

Here is the Cribs own story: For
years | had dyspepsia, sour stomach
and consti ration | drank not water
and olive oil by the gallon. Nothing
helped Gatfl Iitried euckthern bark,
glycerine, ETC., as mixed in Adler-i-ka.
ONE SPOONFUL helped me IN.
STANTIY."s Because Adler-i-ka
flushes the ENTIRE aiimentdry tract
it relieves ANY CASE of constipation,
sour stomach or gas and prevents ap-
pendicitis. It has QUICKEST action
of anything we ever sold. The Hollis.
ter Drug Co.--Ady. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
thinks WAR'SEND
ISNOW At HAND

Some new light on the European
war and the prediction that the strug-
gle is nearing its end is contained in
a letter from Alfred Martin, formerly
on the Oceanic steamship Sierra run
ming through here, which has just heen
received by .Harbor Policeman Nick "
Carter who knew Martin quite well.
Details Of the uncensored letter
which bears the date line France"
are especially interesting inasmuch as
they tally with what is actually taking
place in France now to a remarkable
degree. 1t follows in part:
Il do not think it will be long be-
fore am in San Francisco. really
think this is the beginning of the end
and when one sees, as have, the al
most impossible positions we have
wrested from the Germans can not
believe they are such fools to struggle
along fighting losing scrap.
There used to be an impressions.
that all the brains We're on Fritz's side
but / can assure you that was mis-.
taken idea. We have been struggling
along under an awful handicap for this
last few months owing to the weather
that has been the enemy's strongest
ally. However. in few weeks we will
have the weather with US and from
what we have accomplished during the
bad weather have no DOUBT as to the
course OF events will take i1ring the
good weather, which will soon he with
us.
"0f course il is always a soldiers
privilege TO gramble but the most un-
complaining good humor seems to pre-
vail everywhere. - \
you ask me what regiment am in
can not tell you that as it is for.
hidden. OF course you know ! am in
the Australian forces
Write me about things in Honolulu
and look for me to drop in on you some
day" ~. = 1
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
RAILROADS TURN OVER
LINES TO GOVERNMENT
: DURING WARS DURATION

ASSOCIATED Press by U. : S. Naval
"a Wirelessl ...j+sT --....
WASHINGTON. d. c., April H.
Five men, chosen by the staff execu.
tiyes or the great railroads, are to
take charge, it is officially announced,
of the entire 255,00G miles OF railway
within the boundaries of the nation,
for the duration of the war. ..
First suggested by the war defens )
council summoned by the president.
and approved at the White House. this
plan was transmitted TO the railroad
executives and received their immedi.
ate Endorsement.
The board of five will be in absolute
control of movements of troops.
freight, munitions, equipment and traf-
fic In general, constituting a national
operating department, working ia
close harmony with the general staff
but having large powers of discretion
as experts in their line as to how
the desires of the government shall
be effectuated. -:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
Chinese BOYS
sent MESSAGE
TO PRESIDENT


Wartime loyalty was finely ex.
pressed last night by the Washington
club OF the Y. u. G.. A when Il sent
a letter TO President Wilson, contain
ing a resolution Of appreciation for the
course he has recently adopted in re.
gard 10 Germany. The resolution was
signed by all the members Of the club.
Ali OF the fellows expressed willing
ness 10 serve the country in case Of
need 49,. ,:. ..
The Washingtons ere planning on a
social bowling party for Saturday
night, the 18th. The "" alleys will
be decorated ard the committee prom
Uses the members and their guests an
evening of fun. The committee in
charge is II. X Vim as chairman and
J. T. Young. B. Y. Wong, Kai Luke
and George zee. -. -.. ~
After the regular order OF business
J. w. McCrillis talked to the fellows
on the necessity for loyalty In this
time of national crisis. and the posi-
biIities Of a mans influence on the
young fellows now growing up.
Those present we're J. ]. Young,
president: c. A. Char. G. F. zee, T. S.
Ing, Y. c. Quon, Fl. c. YIN, b. Y.
Wong, r. A, Sing, Kai Luke, II. HI
YIN, w. c. I.eong and Kong Tai Pong.
J. Brooks Brown is the leader OF the
club.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
TEUT0M PLOT Barred TO
DESTROY POWDER WORKS

associated Press by U. S. Naval
Wireiess)
SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 12.-CIose
on the heels OF the disastrous explo-
sion in the great munitions plant at
Eddystone, Pa German plot to de,
stroy the works of the Hercules Pow
der COMPANY at National City, two
miles south Of here, and to wreck the
newly built dye factory at Chula Vista,
six miles south Of this city,. was mar.
rowly frustrated yesterday by United
States secret service men. War
rants for the arrest of several en-
ployes Of the powder plant will be
asked.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
POLICE COURT CASE i.
SPELLS LIFE TRAGEDY

A little Portuguese girl who had
been led astray, vicious defendant
termed by the police as mo good
and an absent wife on the coast were
the principals in a onezact tragedy en-.
acted in police court this morning.
Jack Morale was fine1 S35 for a
statutory offense and the girl was
taken in charge by the authorities
She is from the Big Island.
The two had been living together in
a place on Emma street for some time
and their case became known to the
police only, when. the lsndlady failed
to collect long overdue rentals.
Morale declared his wife had desert
ed him. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
GERMAN CONSULS
ON DUTCH BOAT
EyPECTEDDAILl
Just What Welcome Diplomats
Expelled From China viii
Get is Question

Just what courtesies. If any. Will be
shown to the party of 200 German con
sular officials from China, who are be-
lieved. TO he on board the Dutch steam
er Rembrandt OF the Jaya-Pacific Mail
Service. on the way from the Orient.
Is causing considerable speculation
along the waterfront today.
According TO japanese newspapers
the Germans, who had to leave China
when that country followed the Init
ed States lead in seTering diplomatic
relations with Germany, we're granted
safe conduct b. the British and japan.
csc governments in leaving thI1I en-
route to Germany.
Left Before War Declaration
AS the steamer left the Orient be-
fore the United States declared war
on Germany and this is the first init.
ed States port ut which she will touch
just rat will happen when she ar
rives is aAyCne's guess. 49,.
ha.sey Refuses to Talk 49,"
A representative Of the lines. local
agency, c. Brewer & Company. Ltd,
called on Richard l.. Halsey. inspect
or in charge Of the United States ln'-
migration ser"ice at this port, on Wei
nesday, to determine if possible what
liberties, if any, the Germans will be
allowed when the steamer arrives. In
spector HaIsey this morning said he
had no information to give out. II is
believed he has requested instructions
from Washington. .... .
May Be Kept Aboard H.. ... !
The general belief today on the wat
erfront was that the Germans, il they
are on beard. Will not be permitted to
go ashore while she is in port for
bunkers, because they are enemy
aliens and as such cannot be admitted
to the tel ritory. .s 49,
The Rembrandt, the local agency be-
lieves, will take the Germans 10 the
coast ard land them there so theS
can be sent by rail overland to New
York and there take another steamer
of the same line for Rotterdam. from
whence they will proceed TO Berlin.
1t is known that the manager of the
Java Pacific line is on board the
Rembrandt, which has not sent in a
wireless to date ~. ssE.=-
In about two weeks the DEtch
steamer Goentoer is due TO arrive
from Batavia This boat is also OF
the Java-Pacific Mall Service.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES

The resignation OF Capt. Leopold O.
Blackman, Quartermaster Corps, as an
officer of the United States and OF the
territory of Hawaii, is accepted. i
The resignation OF LIST Lieut. Robert
G. Miller, Medical Corps, as an officer
OF the United States and of the terri
tory OF Hawaii, is accepted.
The following named enlisted men
will be honorably discharged for the
reasons set opposite their respective
names: Pvts. Fong Seong, Henry
Wong Wah, Senaro Navarro, Ramon
Delion, Saburo Nocon. Maxine Pedro,
Pedro Sesong, Kahui Hookano, Maka-
wela Kuapahi, Kui Fong Ching, Co. L,
4th Hawaiian Inf, failure to sign fed
eral oath; Pvt. Samuel Z. Young, Co.
III, LIST Hawaiian Inf, physical dis
ability; Pvt. s. d. Blake, LIST Sep. Co.
Eng, failure to sign federal oath; Pvt.
Juan Augustine, Co. M, 4th Hawaiian
Inf, removal of residence TO Philip
pine islands. Pvt. Miguel Edquelag,
Co. NJ, 4th Hawaiian Inf, removal OF
residence to Philippine Islands; Pvt.
Charles s.. Crane, Cd Co, Hawaiian
Coast Artillery, physical disability;
Pvt. 1st Class, W ]. Scott, Head.
quarten Co, tst Hawaiian Inf. to en-.
list in National Navy Volunteers.
Pvt. ]. j. Fogarty, Field 90. A, s. G.,
will be discharged by reason " con.
flnkment by civil authorities.
Cerp. r. r. Craik, lst Sep. Co., Ha-
waiian Eng, is granted an extension
of furlough Of two months from April
5. 1917t esA TF
That portion of paragraph j, s. o.
No. %, A. G. o., T. H., dated March
81, 1917, which refers to the honorable
discharge of Pvt. Henry Bomke, Is
amended to read August ]. Bomke.
Pvt. Oh Pong Hak, Co. H, 1st Ha.
waiian Inf, is transferred to Co. ], I'd
Hawaiian Inf.
Sergt. Manuel. Silva, Co. L, 4th Ha.I
waiian Inf, is furloughed to the Ma.
ticnal Guard reserve by reason Of
change of residence to continental
United States, which will exceed six
months duration, but which will not
be permanent.
With the consent Of the company
commanders concerned, Pvt. II. s.
Prayer, Co. d, LIST Hawaiian Int, is
transferred to the Quartermaster
Corps.
On recommendation Of the chief
quartermaster, the following promo
ton is announced: Pvt. II. s. Prayer.
to be sergt., Quartermaster Corps, to
I'll original vacancy. He will be
obeyed and respected accordingly,
Sergt Hulei Kani, Co. /, 4th Hawai-
ian, Inf, Is transferred as private
to Supply Co, LIST Hawaiian Inf. This
will date from March I. 1911,
and the records Of above organizations
be amended accordingly.
To enlist In the National Naval !
Volunteers, Robert r. Carlisle, LIST
lieut., Field Co. A. Signal Corps. has |
resigned and LIST Class Sergt. Fred c. |
More of the same company has been
honorabIy discharged to accept a com
mission as LIST lieut.. to take the posi-
ton vacated by Carlisle.
According TO an order received at |
headquarters, I'd Inf, National Guard, |
Pvts r. ]. westiy, A. r. Hall and |
Rus Medina have been appointed |
sergeants and Pvts. Pedro Conception.
A. M. Lopes, C. Costello. S. Hill and
5. Bansantosto have been appointed
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
local And dHVtRAI

Honolulu Chapter. r. A. NJ. has reg
ular meeting tonight.
A false alarm took the fire depart
ment to Fort and King streets last
night.
The Honolulu Street Railway En-.
pIoseS' Benefit Association meets this
evening.
A whist tournament will follow a
short business session OF Pacific Re
bekah Lodge, /. o. o. F.. tonight.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Free kindergarten and Children's Aid
Society will be held at the Library OF
Hawaii tomorrow morning AT S:39
O'Clock.
The inventory of the estate of Ar
thur Ashford Wilder, deceased, was
filed in circuit court this morning by
Charles T. Wilder. Chief items were
life insurance. $3.50, and about 1000
volumes Of law books.
The law firm of Andrews e. Pitt
man Tiled damage suit in the circuit
court this afternoon against the Homo
lulu Rapid Transit & Land Co. for
Lowrey A. Scott, complainant for
$4,000 and $500.
Manuel o. Sanhcez filed a writ of
mandamus in the circuit court this aft
ernoon through the law firm OF Light
foot & Lightfoot, petitioning that the
right of an American citizen be re-
stored to him.
Reflection of the electric lights
Illuminating the Stars and Stripes on
+. o. Hall & Sons building and smoke
drifting over the structure about 9:45
last evening caused an anxious pas
seTby to turn in an alarm of fire. The
central department responded but
found nothing but Old Glory flutter-
ing gaily in. the artificial light.
Women members of the normal
school faculty have been invited by
the Y. w. e. A. to the home of the ex-
tension committee chairman, - Mrs. Ar
thur L. Andrews, TO discuss associa-
tion work among the women of the
normal. =. ~ =. =. ...:.
The demurrer was sustained and
reserve questions from the circuit
court, first circuit, answered in the
affirmative in supreme court in the
case of the First American Savings
& Trust Co., Ltd, of Hawaii, versus
Eben Low ...@
In supreme court today in the case
of Lila Eua versus Luhana Maize
Iona, defendant, William Ahta, indivi-
duaily and as administrator of the
estate of Solomon Mahelona, deceased,
garnishee, in exceptions from the cir.
cult court, first circuit, the exceptions
to the decision and judgment were
overruled
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
DAILY REMINDERS

Make some OF today's want ads
serve YoU-by answering q few Of
them. g
Wanted-Two more passengers for
motor party around island, "a; each
Lewis Garage. phone 2141.--AdN. -
Don't forget the big clearance sale
at zee Chan G Co., where bargains
reign supreme.
For Distilled Water, Hires Root
Beer and all other Popular Drinks
try the Con. Soda Water Works Co.
ADV. -. .~..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
WHEELS
by Police.

les recovered by the
pulating rapidly at the
and Detective Swift.
Capt. McDuffie's force.
1t the lawful owners
perry.
IN this direction Swift
ter considerable scrap
fzing. a full set of the
wheels" On hand. II
not claimed they win
police department.
bicycles is reported 10
says Swift, "but often
comes back to see II
his bike >"
present 90 bicycles at
lch may be identified
hany more are there
bn wholly or partially
Iese must be identified
Many bicycle riders
er their wheel" num-
also identify them by
OF the recovered bi.
he station follow:
Is, 269S22, 20769l, 1851,
!, 1850, 202145, 2J11S0,
u.s. 57016. 1908, 21SS.
e46S34. 21044O, 1922.
l775, 1887, S092s. 427S7.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12
Echo Of Naval
Battle in 1914
. Is Heard Today

An ec!o OF The b-aTe fight put up
b. the officers and crews OF the Ger
man cruisers NuTnEerg and Leipzig
when they were sunk early in the war
By British war vessels near the Falk-
land Islands, 800 miles east Of the
Straits Of Magellan, stirred in Homo
lulu today when Collector OF the Port
Malcolm A. FrankliL requested Span
ish Consul LUIS Cullen Gil to call
on him.
The collector desires 10 turn over
to the Spanish consul, who is acting
for the imperial German government.
the personal effects Of the officers and
crews OF the two German naval YES
sells, left here by the men when the
Nurnberg and Leipzig steamed from
Honolulu shortly after the outbrea':
OF the European war.
Effects Kept on Refugee Steamers
All the naval mems effects have
been kept on board the refugee Ger
man merchant steamers, under seals
Put on by the customs authorities OF
this port ut the time. They will new:
er be claimed by their owners as the
men went down with their ships III
the terrific naval battle in which the
two war-vessels were sunk along with
Admiral Won Specs squadron on De-
cember s, 1914. 4
Owners Are Now Dead
Realizing that they were going
away on a cruise from which they
might never return, the Germans left
their Valuables and other effects here.
Their owners are now at the bottom
OF the South Atlantic, having met
their doom at the hands OF the British
cruisers.
Nurnberg Here in 1914
Files of the Star-Btlletin show that
the Nunrberg first arrived at Homo
lulu in July, 1914, leaving here at mid
night July u on a secret mission
from which she returned at a. m.
September /. 1914, leaving that night,
Ia hours later. She never returned.
She later played a prominent part in
the bombardment and destruction Of
the British cable station on Tanning
Island, since rebuilt. When the Nurn:
berg left she took with her about 80
officers and men from the refugee
German merchant steamers Setos and
Pommern, now berthed at Pier Z. The
Leipzig left Honolulu some time be.
fore the Nurnberg. 80
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-12

TOR GIVES
PROVAL TO
oil SURVEY
70 Letter Says He
S That Certain
) Be Covered

n yesterday. approved
Ution providing for 4
survey in Hawaii.
o the house of repre-
I, the governor says:
IS certain surveys be
Jade. believing they
ytrikingly economic re-
* 10 suggest that an
e made OF. a suitable
survey resolution was
representative Clarence
as amended in the SEN
luest the governor and
Of public instruction TO
ey. In this form the
approved by both
also provided that the
mmlssion work in co.
the mainland experts
survey.