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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
INDUSTRIAL,
FAIRMONT

The new shop of the Fairmont Min.
ing Machinery company is practically
completed and workmen are Installing
some of the machinery. Part of the
building, thai is to be occupied by the
pattern and machine shops, will have
concrete floor and when this is in
place the building will he completed.
The building will house the car shop,
blacksmith shop, pattern shop and
electric shop, and is a big step in the
growth and development of the plant
which takes on an added Significance
at present in view of the company's
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
edward Thomaa Dead.

Edward Thomas for the past ten
years resident Of this city and pres
ser at the Bowers Pottery, passed
away Saturday morning at the Model
Boarding house after few days ILL
ness. He is survived by the following
children: Mrs. James Bond, Of Tren-
ton, n. j.; Mrs. Harry Herman, Of Hun
bred, w. Va; John and Harold, OF Chill
lothe. Ohio; Raymond, Edward, Jr.,
and Harry, Of this city. Funeral SER
vices were held on Monday from the
st. Andrews Episcopal church. Inter
ment was made In the Warrington
cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

of burning tobacco being carried to
the stern by the zephyrs.
The passengers went from top to
bottom on the boat and no matter
where they would venture, even II II
is not customary for passengers to go
certain places on the boat Captain
Noll smiled and permitted a good in,
spection by everyone. Many wanted
to ring the bells and blow the whis'
ties but for the safety of other passen'
gers this could not be allowed
Captain Noll claims he has never
seen a more orderly and contented
crowd of excursionists on any boat
than the two crowds on the Valley
Gem yesterday. The people seemed
to have found something for which
they have waited during the hot dry
spells of summers gone by that will
offset the work they do during the six
days allowed for work by taking trips
on the Valley Gem.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
COAL CONTRACTS
FOR 1917 SIGNED

Coal contracts for the year beginning
April 1, have been signed by all the
local operators who are contracting
their coal, and at price substantially
higher than was ever before received
in the history Of the Fairmont coal in.
dustry. Despite the higher prices of.
fered under contracts, larger num-
Der than ever before have decided not
to make contracts but hancle their coal
tn the opnn market. Several large con.
sumers of coal have found considera-
BILE difficulty In contracting for theic
needs for next year because of the un
willingness Of the operators to be
hound by contract. The new contracts
went into effect today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
Personals,

PERSONALS,
Mrs. L. NJ. Blackstone has returned
from visit to Ashville, N. c. and At.
iantic City.
James Maupin, sr. and Frank Lock.
wood left Saturday for Washington,
D. @.
Rev. Merrill, of Washington, D. c.,
is the guest of Miss Emma Bartlett.
]. /. Mckinney, Of Howelsville, is in
town for visit with his nephew, Fred
Barlow.
Miss Margaret Harley Is enrolled in
the Fairmont Normal for the sprinh
term.
Bishop c.. j. Donahue, of Wheeling
was the guest of Rev. C. ]. .Klauser at
st. Patrick's recory Friday.
Z. N. Paul has returned from visit
to Moundsville.
Joseph Broo.nfeld, Of Petersburg
Is business visitor in town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
MOVIE CENSORSHIP
NOW UP TO COUNCIL

Mayor Anthony Bowen's ordinance
restricting movinb picture shows in
the city was read for the second and
third time today and will be sent to
the council tonight to be vetoed II
that body sees fit to so act
The Monongahela Valley Traction
company met with the Board and dis
cussed the matter of changing the
curvature Of the Locust avenue tracks
so that Clarksburgh cars can make
the curve when work on the Coal
Run bridge is started.
This matter was referred to City En-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

gineer Shrewsbury Miller and Street
Commissioner Albert Lerman and re.
port at the next meeting.
u L. Prendergast was granted per.
init to erect $4,000 residence building
on Potomac street
Mrs. r. E. Rightmire and Sam R,
Nuzum were granted d permit to erect
$4,000 residence building on Mt Yer.
non avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

VIII Form-c. E. Postlethwait, chief
lineman for the Monongahela Valley
years dnerector of Fairmonts Great
White Way, resigned his connection
with the company this morning and
will leave at once for his farm at
Dale, in Tyler county, where his wife
and two children proceeded him some
time ago. Mr.. Postlethwait was one
Of the valued employees of the com.
PAW and his resignation was accept.
ed with regret.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

A new Packard twin-six belonging
TO George T. Watson was loaded onto
the Valley Gem by the Standard Gar.
age company this morning for trans.
portation to Brownsville from which
1t will be driven to Atlantic City to
be used this summer by Mr.. Watson.
Two new Hudson cars were received
at the Standard this morning for de.
livery to purchasers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Hall on che Joh-w. D. Hail, the
new superintendent OF the Fairmont
division Of the NJ. v. II. Co., was at his
new desk in the Watson building this
morning. Mr.. Halls arrival on the
job was at time when some big prob.
lens in transportation will have to be
met, the mobilization of the First Reg.
iment here meaning extra demands on
Traction company facilities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

stonewalI jackson Kern-stotewall
jackson Kern, weighing nine pounds
plus, made his arrival at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kern last night.
The city clerk was kept busy this morn
ing responding to congratulations and
telling everybody that Stonewall and
Mrs. Kern were both doing nicely.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Ferry for acknowledgements Pc
ldestrians are no longer permitted to
cross the Johntown bridge Of the Bal
timore and Ohio, the inauguration OF a
ferry service has been announced by
IRA a. Akin, TO provide facilities to the
two hundred or SO inhabitants Of NIL
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

lersville who have In times past usea
the railroad bridge. Many OF the men
Of Mi1lersyille are employed in South
Side glass factories and the ferry SER
vice will be a great convenience for
them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
Transfer.

A. X. Modi has purchased the Line
Bros property on Market street and
will soon occupy the building with his
dry goods store. Line Bros, Will re-
tire from the merchandise business but
expect to so into other business in
Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

announcement that IN event Of war
they are prepared to convert the fac.
tory into munitions plant. As A
further evidence Of their patriotism
q large American flag viii be flown
from q thirty-eight foot staff on the
new shop.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
Celebrated,

Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Murray entertain.
ed at their home on Marshall street
Thursday, the event in honor OF their
second wedding anniversary. At tn /.
cloee Of the afternoon which was pleas.
antly spent with music and other en-.
tertainment dainty refreshments were
cerveo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Power for East Park LIne-The port.
able substation OF the Traction com.
pany's will be moved out and ATTACHED
TO the East Park lines in day or two,
or as soon as the traffic to the First
Regiment camp gets big enough TO
make 1t necessary. Electric wiring
for the officers tents and pipes for
the gas are already in place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

cutou the picture on all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line its en-.
tire length. Then dotted line 2. and so
on. Fold each section underneath &C.
ourately. When completed turn over
and you'll find surprising result.
Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
ReceIves AGENCY.

JR. Timms has received the agency
for the Studebaker automobiles for this
county. He sold the seven passenger
sedan which he recently received from
the factory to George w. Bowers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Home from Purchasing Trlp-w. H.
Shimmell, recently appointed TO do
special work for the Traction company,
returned Saturday from q two weeks
stay in New York. Albany and Me-
chanicsburg, where he was purchasing
equipment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
THE WEATHER.
West Virginia.

West Virginia
Rain this afternoon
and tonight much
colder toni g h t ;
Tuesday fair.
Local Readings
F. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
s a. m. today 81.
Yesterdays wea'
Their clear; temp
!erature, maximum
70; minimum 81;
precipitation .0S.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
MANNINGTON NEWS
ooney Correspondent Sporting
Store, IL Railroad Street

members Of the Mu Mu club and their
escorts at her home on Monroe street
Wednesday evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Club Entertained.
Mrs. Arch cowan was he stess to ths
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

New Motors Expected = The new
electric motors for the Monongahela
Valley Traction company are expected
to arrive this month. Immediately on
their arrival increased facilities for ex-
press service will be placed in commits
sion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

County court-County court recon.
vened this morning after an intermis.
sion of week and the time Of the
court was occupied today In making
a canvass Of the votes cast in the re.
cent bond election in Grant district.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Gas Well on Fire-Forest fire de.
stroyed gas well rig along the West
Fork river Just opposite Gypsy Satur-
day and then set fire to the flow from
the well. The fire burned all Satur-
day night, Illuminating the surround.
ing country. Field men extinguished
the flames early Sunday morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

MRS. oAueHERTYs CONDITION
Mrs. j. E. Daugherty, who under.
went an operation for the removal of
her leg at Coog hospital on Friday, is
doing we'll today with splendid chances
of recovery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Here For FuneraI-Mr. and Mrs. F
R. Clelland and daughters, the Misses
Irene and Martha, and Clarence Glass
cock, attended the funeral Of Mrs
Elizabeth Glasscock at Arnettsville
yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Davis Promoted-Edward Davis, dis
patcher of the Monongahela Valley
Traction company at Fairmont, has
been promoted to the position Of chief
dispatcher with headquarters at Clarks-
burg. Mr.. Davis who is taking w. D.
Halls place, Will remove to Clarks-
burg soon. Guy Smith has been APP
pointed to Mr.. Davis position.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Guest Of Parents-Mrs. ]. ]. Thorn.
as, of Webb City, Mo-, is the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hol.
bert, in Monongah, for several weeks
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

DISHwAsHER at Tucker Boarding
House, Monroe st. 4-2-3t No 2137
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

NeeIy In Washinston-Rep. NJ. NJ.
Nicely left last night at 9:40 for Wash
ington in order that he might be pres
emit today when the special session OF
Congress begins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

insurance Agent Robbed-Clarence
w. White, an insurance agent of Hun
bred, reported at the sheriff's office
yesterday that while he was at Farm
ttngton Saturday he was relieved of ali
.overcoat and a suit case containing a
valuable camera and other property
which he had left at rooming house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Marriage Lieenses-A marriage Ii.
cense was issued at the county clerks
office today to William Brown, age
80, and Rebecca Mays, age %, both
colored and residents of Worthington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
WANTED

WANTED - Three helpers to work
with electrician. ;1.75 per day. APP
ply Fairmont Hotel to electrician.
4.2.1t No. 2lSS
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Y. w. M. Club to Meet-Mrs. Rose
Lafevere will be hostess on Wednes'
day afternoon at her home at SO2
CASTOR avenue to the Young Married
Women's club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

3. M. A. Directors to Meet-A di.
rectors' meeting of the Business Mems
Association will be held in the offices
of Secretary Trevey Nutter tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock. Several
matters Of considerable interest are
to be taken up by the official board.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Box supper-Iu order to raise funds
for the purchase of bell for the build
ing a box supper will be held at the
Hickman Run school house Friday
evening OF this week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Miss Race Better-Miss Genevieve
Race, who is seriously i'll in Cincin.
natl hospital, is somewhat improved at
this time and IL no complications de-
yelop it is thought she will recover.
Miss Race is suffering from an alb
scess on the lungs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Flags on trolley cars-From trolley
poles and the flag standards on the
Interurban cars, is the newest place
Old Glody is floating. A number of
NV. T. car men placed flags on their
cars Saturday and today nearly every
car has a flag floating from some van
tage point.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

OaNIS MISUNDERSTANDING DdNlS, uls-
patcher of the Monongahela Valley
Traction company at Fairmont, has
/ been promoted to the position Of chief
dispatcher with headquarters at Clarks-
burg. Mr.. Davis who is taking w. D.
Halls place, will remove to Clarks-
burg soon. Guy Smith has been APP
pointed to Mr.. Davis position.
3. NJ. A. Directors to Meet-A d.
rectors' meeting of the Business Mems
Association will be held in the offices
of Secretary Trevey Nutter tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock. Several
matters of considerable interest are
to be taken up by the official board.
jobs viii Be Saved-Employee Of
the Monongahela Valley Traction COM
pany who leave that company for SER
vice in the National Guard or any other
governmental capacity, will have their
jobs held for them and even their
runs" was one of the first announce
ments made by w. D. Hall, the new
superintendent of the Fairmont divt.
sion, on his arrival here yesterday. A
number of the NJ. v. 7. men are now
wearing the khaki.
New Car Lines Street cars vert
operated from Clarksburg to Reynolds
Vile for the first time yesterday, Rey-
roldsville being the terminal Of the M.
v. T. lines which will later be extend
ed to Salem. The extension to Rey-
noldsville is two miles beyond the old
terminal which was at o'Neall.
Worthineton's Lights = Worthing-
toms system of city lighting is all
ready and waiting the arrival of brack-
cts and globes. The power lines are In
place and it is expected the globes Will
arrive in few days.
Good Roads oeIeeates-Goyernor
Cornwell has appointed Tusca Morris
and John Guy Prichard delegates to
the annual convention Of the United
States Good Roads association which
will be held in Birmingham beginning
I April IL and continue four days.
Y. w. M. Club to Meet-Mrs Rose
Lafevere will be hostess on Wednes'
day afternoon at her home at SO2
CASTOR avenue to the Young Married
Women's club.
Here For Funeral-Mr. and Mrs. F
R. Clelland and daughters, the Misses
Irene and Martha, and Clarence Glass
cock, attended the funeral Of Mrs
Elizabeth Glasscock at Arnettsville
yesterday.
Marriage Lieenses-A marriage II
cense was issued at the county clerk
office today to William Brown, age
80, and Rebecca Mays, age %, both
colored and residents of Worthington
Guest Of Parents-Mrs. ]. ]. Thorn
as, of Webb City, Mo-, is the guest Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hol
bert, in Monongah, for several weeks
County court-County court recon
vened this morning after an intermis
sion of a week and the time of the
court was occupied today In making
a canvass Of the votes cast in the re
cent bond election in Grant district
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

salvation Army Neutrality-suspicious.
Harry Bayes and Captain and Mrs.
NEEDLE, OF pittsburgh, will be In the
city tonight and will be in charge OF
the services at Salvation Army head
quarters. Captain and Mrs. Heddle
win remain in Fairmont for about a
month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

n, m. c. A. Dlrectors-A directors
meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A. will be held
Tuesday, April 10. Matters pertaining
TO the new women's department will
be taken up as well as other import
ant things now on hand by the local
association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Roster In Ohio = President Joseph
Roster will return tonight from visit
TO Wheeling where he attended the
meeting Of the Ohio Valley Round Ia.
BILE Association. He also visited nor.
NAL schools in different parts of Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Bids for Mail servlce-Bids for the
furnishing Of screened wagon service
between the postoffice and the Balti-
more and Ohio station, were received
until noon today by Postmaster Man
ley, and forwarded to the Postoffice
department at Washington. Bids were
asked for recently but through certain
Misunderstanding the proposals had
to be announced a second time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

New Car Lines Street cars were
operated from Clarksburg to Reynolds
VILE for the first time yesterday, Rey-
roldsville being the terminal Of the M.
v. T. lines which will later be extend
ed to Salem. The extension to Rey-
noldsville is two miles beyond the old
terminal which was at o'Neall.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02

Good Roads oelegates-Goyernor
Cornwell has appointed Tusca Morris
and John Guy Prichard delegates to
the annual convention Of the United
States Good Roads association which
will be held in Birmingham beginning
April IL and continue four days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
KILL CLAUSE TO STOP
MAIL TO ENEMY NATIONS

WASHINGTON. July IA sec
ton OF the Administrations trading
with the enemy bill, making it un
lawful to mail letters, pictures, maps
and similar articles 70 enemy coun-
tries. was stricken from the measure
Tuesday in the house. Republican
Leader Mann and Rep Gard Of
Ohio, democrat, led the fight against
the provision which was said by its
sponsors to be desired by several
members of the cabinet.
The house also struck out on Mr..
Mann's motion a provision empow-
ering the president 10 designate all
natives of enemy countries as allen
enemies" a substitute was adopted
providing that such designation shall
be given citizens or subjects of en-
envy countries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
REIGN OF |. w. w. IN
JEROME, ARIZ., ENDS

JEROME. Ariz, July Il - The
reign Of the 1. W. w. in Jerome is
at an end" said Mayor J. J. Cain.
Tuesday as he stood in the railroad
yards and watched two cattle cars
loaded with men disappear in the
distance. There were 60 men in the
cars. all reputed TO be mem bers Of
the Industrial Workers of the World
and so armed citizens accompanied
them 10 see that they did not come
back. The cars were hooked up to
a locomotive and the short train
was run as an extra" its destina-
ton being Jerome Junction. q miles
away
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11

gun to drop and if the farmer is TO
sell his wheat, either the speculator
must return 10 the market 10 buy
and carry on not only the normal
flow from the farmer in excess Of
domestic and foreign requirements.
but also the glut due 70 the re-
.strictions upon the outlet 10 the lat
ter. He must necessarily charge his
toll 70 the producer and the con-
sumner.
Exporter Can't Carry All.
The export buyer will in all nor
down by buying only his time TO
time requirements as he cannot be
expected 10 carry the load Of our
domestic accumulation.
cor on the other hand the gov
eminent must buy the surplus wheat
at some reasonable minimum price.
allowing the normal domestic trade
OF the country to proceed with prop
er safeguards against speculation.
Nor would the services Of the spec
ulator be necessary, for the govern
ment should he able 10 stabilize the
price of wheat without his assist
ance and can control the price and
quantity of export wheat. We are
practically helpless TO safeguard
either the farmer or the consumer
until the pending legislation is pass
ed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
ROAD BUILDERS
FURNISH BONDS
w. w. Hatch and w. M. Gill;
Iette Give $4,000 Each
Pending Trial.
News-Times Special Service

News-Times Special Service.
GOSHEN, July II. - Walter W.
Hatch, Goshen highway contractor,
indicted by the superior court grand
jury on a charge of fraud. furnish
ed $4,000 bond, signed by his coun-
sci, b. F. Deahl and L. L. Burris of
Goshen. Mr.. Hatch is at Chicago
Junction, O., experimenting con-
struction of highways. Willard NJ.
Gillette of Goshen, former county
surveyor. who was also indicted on
a charge Of fraud. gave $4,000 bond
signed by L. L Burris, his lawyer.
and w. II. Charnley, Goshen cap
italist
Sheriff Sanford served the war
rants on Mr.. Hatch and Mr.. Gill
lette.
The indictments were returned as
the result OF a quarrel over the Elk
hart-Bristol- Mottville gravel road in
Washington township. built by the
w. w Hatch Il Sons Co.
Mr.. Hatch was here for a short
time Tuesday having come from
Chicago Junction for the purpose of
giving bond and comforting with his
lawyers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
MAJOR AND BROADER
GENERALS ARE ASSIGNED

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. July Il. - Two
major generals and 10 brigadier
generals. recently advanced. were
Tuesday assigned to commands as
follows by sec'y Of War Baker:
Mai. Gen. Charles g. Morton.
troops at Syracuse. y. Y.
Mai Gen. John r. Morrison.
troops at Chickamauga park,
Georgia.
Brig. Gen. John W Ruckman.
South-Atlantic coast artillery dis
trict. Charleston. s. c.
Brig. Gen Adelbert Cronkhite,
Panama canal coast artillery dis
trio Ancon, G. T.
Brig. Gen. Joseph T Dickman.
troops at Fort Ethan Allen. VI
Brig. Gen. Augustus p. Blockson.
report 20 commanding general
southern department, Fort sam
Houston Texas. for assignment
Brig. Gen. r. T Allen. troops at
Fort Riley. Kans
Brig. Gen. Charles " Kennedy.
trooTs at Gettysburg Pa
Brig. Gen Henry o. Hodges. 5r-
troops al Preside san Francisco.
Brig. Gen Edwin r. Glenn. troops
at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Indiana.
Brig. Gen. William n. sage. Fort
Smelling. Mimi.
Brig. Gen Samuel ID. Sturgis. 20
report 20 commanding general
southern department for assign
ment.