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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
SOLDIER BECOMES RESPONDENT AND
 SHOOTS HIMSELF
Wrote a Short Note Saying He Longed For Sweetheart and
 Home

SEATTLE. Oct. 1S.-"This military hell together with a longing for home and my sweetheart have crazed me. " wrote Willard Golderg, Camp Lewis soldier and Q former resident Of San Francisco. just before he shot himself this morning at the Hotel Seward here His sweethearts name whom ne referred 10 is Miss B. Roman of San Francisco. His relatives and the young lady have been communicated with.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
EXEMPTED MEMS LEAGUE WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR
 NATIONAL AsxMY NEEDS
Assosso,. 1 sss,

SPOKANE. Wash, Oct. S.-The
 SPOKANE. Oct 13.-The Exempt ed of men who have been granted ex- emption from military service. has pledged its efforts to raise s1.000 a month here for relief work among the national army men of this city and their dependents.
 Exempted men of the city are to be asked to contribute sl month each for the purpose.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
NEW ! JLER INSTALLED WITH GREAT CEREMONY

CAIRO. Oct. 13.-Thursday, October i. Ahmed, the new Sultan Of Egypt took his office amidst great pomp and ceremony. The streets were decorat- ed with flags lined yith the entire population Of the city, he marched through with British and Australian Infantry as guard .ef henat.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
OLD RELICS OF SLAVERY
 DAYS EXHIBITED AT FAIR

FL PASO. Texas. Ger. 13.-An Uncle Toms Cabin. made Of rough parked lumber 10 resemble the old southern negro's cabin before the war, was one ct the unique booths at the recent Festival Of the Allies which was held here 70 raise money for the Re5 Cross. The negro colony Of Fl Paso planned and installed the ex. h!b5gs 1T the cabin. which included work Of the negro children ir the pub lie schools and relics et slavery days
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
HERE ON VISIT

Mrs. Kline, sister of Mrs. Booze and Mrs. Chas Finzel, arrived from Brem. erton. her home. last evening, on the Al-ki. and will visit here for a few months with her relatives. Mir. Kline 5 the son Of Mrs. Peter Sharke and $ stationed on one of the U. S. war ships.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
STEAMER |S
 WRECKED OFF
 VIRGINIA COAST
Mate Was Swept off Deck By Wave and Drowned
 Rest of Crew Saved

ATLANTIC PORT. Oct 13.-Twen- ty-six members of the crew of steam CT wrecked of the Virginia coast in a storm last Wednesday. were brought here by vessel which rescued them after the sip :: eunk. Harry L. Kohlman, mate and 9 e-man. was swept of the deck during |. storm and was drowned The member NS the crew say the storm was terrific.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
WINTER WEATHER ON ITALIAN FRONT IS
 HAMPERING WORK

UDINE, Oct. 13-Winter weather has prematurely set in throughout lhe battle front and preventing opera ions or a large scale, and all along the lines. Italian troops are enduring terrible hardships with a continua, nigh wind and snow they may be said 70 be ready 70 face any eyentuality. according 70 report received here from the front.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
RED CROSS MEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs F. 5. Shapherd. Of Mary Island and Miss Baby Spellman are the lates. members of the Red CToss. who now total 1921.
 Three more names have been added today, making 1924 as follows:
 Turner Berry; Jean Berry; Kyle Berry.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

p.So- o-.- oit- food inspectors have discovered a new form Of vastage of food among dai-ynea of he city Because Of the nigh prices for milk. many dairymen have been killing young calves. rather -haa allow them to feed from the mother cows. As calves under four weeks cannot be sold for meat. the hides are taken and the mea. destroy ed This practice has been stopped ty he authorities.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
RETURNS FROM SEATTLE

Miss Edna Hart, sister Of Mrs. Ed. Parker, returned on the AI-ki yester- day from Seattle where she went sev- aral months ago with her mother, who was very il and who later died at the Providence Hospital Miss Hart will make her home with MT. and Mrs. Parker.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
MACMILLAN WANT TO FLY AEROPLANE TO
 THE NORTH POLE

NEW YORK, Oct 13.-Donald P. McMillan. leader in the Crockerland relief expedition addressing the ex- plorers' club last night, advocated arc tic exploration by airpiane. He said that his recent work Of months could Se done in hours from Grantland to Cape Columbia, and fyom the latter point to Mccormack bay in a day.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
UNDER SERIOUS OPERATION

Dr. Thatcher Miller, assisted by Dr. Higgins, performed successful op- eration yesterday noon upon Mrs. H. Goemaere at her home in Newtown. She is improving rapidly under their care, and is resting much easier today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

SAN ANTONIO. Oct. 13.-The Kel- ley Field will probably have 10 accom- modate some fifty thousand men for aviation training this winter. aceor- ding to Colonel Chimy. commander ot -he camp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. 13.- Citizens of Sweet Grass have pledged fund of $500 as a reward for the first Toole county soldier who cap lures a German soldier, according to F. R. Holderny of that town. He said the offer provided that the German be in resisting capture
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
LEAVE FOR WINTER

MT and Mrs. B. A Eardley and daughter Miss Alma Eardley, of the Eardley mine at Dolomi, left on the Princess Alice this morning for their home in Seattle where they will spend the winter, returning next spring.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

SEATTLE. Oct 19-Steamship concerns here are worried over the apparent determination of the govern. Ment 70 take vessels as low as fifteen hundred tons Agents claim that the
 Saza trade win suffer greatly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

C. I. Kellogg and J. Fred Legemuller Of Oakland. H. V. McGee, of Gal Teston, Tex, Mrs Geo. Locker, of Lor;ng. Rex Van Winter of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Tate, Union Bay, W. B. McLaren, Of Port Walter. Robert Scott. Of Juneau, Wm. Barnard, of Hasaan. are registered at the Sted- man today
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

NEW YORK. oct. I3.-FTre destroy d par. O. the B-itish-Americaa Chem ical eo-pany's plant at Queeasbor- ough las aigh-. The loss is es:ima:- ed a' iwo hundred and d.ty thousand dollars. The cause ot the fire is not known re-
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13
LAST STEAMER LEAVES

DAWSON, Oct 13-The last steam CT to leave Dawson for Whitehorse will sail Monday although there is no sign of ice in the river.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

DAWSON, Oct. 13-John Filburn, publisher of the Ruby Record Citizen died at the Nulato hospital yesterday
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-13

Wm. J. Coulter, Of the It Mine at Hadley is a guest at the Reyilla today
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WEATHER REPORT.

t Rainfall for twenty-four hours +
 + ending 6 D. m. Friday night as
 F registered at the City Power '
 F House is 0.S2 inches. |
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resisting capture.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

Negley for some weeks, will come North
with Mrs. Negley the latter part of this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Logan enter
tanned at dinner last evening at Lock
Bennett. of Denver, who are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Frederic Mckenney.
Miss Alice Wilson. a niece Of President
Wilson, will come to Washington for the
Confederate reunion 10 be held here in
June. when she will be the maid of honor
for the Maryland division. She will be
a guest at the White House.
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh entertained in
formally at luncheon yesterday.
Mr.. A W. l. TJarda van Starken-
borgh-Stachouwer, attache OF the Meth
erlands legation. and Mime. van starken-
borgh-Stachouwer, who occupied Mrs.
Lloyd Bowers house during the winter.
have gone to Baltimore to make an in
definite stay with Nine. van Starken-
borgh-Stachouwer's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Marburg.
DR.. and Mrs George n. Poulierf, whose
marriage took place at Philadelphia on
April 26, have arrived at Washington.
Miss Edith Temple Oracle will go to
New York this week to be the guest OF
Miss Mary Mallat and to attend the large
dinner to be given in her honor by her
aunt, Mrs. William Dalliba Dutton, May
Is: dinner and theater party at which
Mr.. and Mrs. David HELEN will be hosts
May Is. and the dance to be given for
her by Mrs. John Dunbar Adams, mother
Of Mr.. Dunbar Burchell Adams, to whom
Miss Gracie's engagement was recently
announced. at the st. Regis May IS.
ladies night will be held at the
Officers Club, Washington Barracks,
every other Friday night. when there
will be music and informal dancing.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

taffeta. with a small white straw hat
trimmed with a white feather ornament,
and a corsage bouquet of pink roses. Miss
Evelyn Berle, sister Of the bridegroom
was the maid of honor, and she wore q
gray taffeta gown with a black picture
hat. DR.. Harry r. Kettig, Of Louisville.
Ky, acted as best man.
The guests present at the ceremony in
cluded Dr. and Mrs. Edward r. Kettig.
Of Louisville; Mrs. Parker. Of Cedartown.
Ga; Mai. and Mrs. Noble, DR.. and Mrs.
Foertmeyer, Mrs. Corcorsn, Miss May
Corcoran. DR.. Wood, DR.. Whittier, DR..
Woodward. DR.. Sturgeon and DR.. Ken
dali. all officers in the Reserve Medical
Corps.
The ceremony was hastened owing to
Lieut. Berles orders to accompany the
first detachment Of medical officers OF
the United States army to France. Lieut..
BerIe was until a short time ago a mem
ber OF the Kentucky National Guard.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13
Sonber Note Peroades Social Activities.
By MILDRED MARSHALL KooNcE.

w departure
w and undisputed of
societys proved success
which did destroy semblanc
designed for horse show has
unshad
heavy the day
stands gay-stpd
scene wasno
During early was at its worst
deserted only those
invited share them
parties with distinguished
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13
Out-of-Town Weddings.

Announcement of the engagement OF
Miss Elsie Irene Barker, daughter Of
Mr.. Charles V. Barker, of New York,
to Mr.. James A. Demarest, has been
made. Mr. Demarest is a son of the
late James A. Demsrest, who was
United States Consul at Brockville'
Canada, during the second admins
tration OF President Cleveland Mr..
Demarest has enlisted as a member of
the Oficers' Reserve Corps and left
yesterday for Plattsburg.
The marriage of Miss Muriel wisgin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert H.
Wiggin, OF New York. and Lieut. Lynde
Selden Is to take place on Tuesday at
o'clock in the Church of the Messiah.
1t was planned to hold the wedding about
the middle of June at the summer
home OF the brides parents at Ridge
field. Conn, but the date was advanced
as Mr.. Selden is a lieutenant in the Or
ficers' Reserve Corps and expects an
early call to the colors.
It will be a quiet AFFAIR, with only the
immediate families and a few close
friends of the couple in attendance.
Miss Wiggin. whose engagement was
announced in March, is an enthusiastic
horsewoman. Her father is president
OF the Chase National Bank.
The wedding of Mr.. Paul Hulburt
Smart, a son of the Rev. George Thomas
Smart. OF Newton Highlands, Mass. and
Miss Sara McAlpin Pyle. was solemnized
at II o'clock Thursday noon in the Cen
trail Presbyterian Church, Madison ave-
nue. and Fifty-ninth street. New York,
by the Rev. William Payson Merrill
pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Smart is a member of the New
England Division of the officers Re-
serve Corps, and has just been notified
to come to Plattsburg, hence the we'd
ding was decided upon only the day
previous and Invitations were sent over
the telephone to relatives and few in
innate friends The ceremony was fol-
lowed by a breakfast at the Colony Club
The bride wore her mothers wedding
gown, a short-skirted bouffant satin
frock with a tight-fitting buttoned bod
ice, the elbow sleeves OF popint lace and
the V-shaped decolletage finished by a
diamond brooch, formerly worn by the
BRIDES grandmother. The court train
was lined with plush and the shawl
shaped point lace veil was arranged
with one point over her coiffure. She car
ried clusters of lilies of the valley and
had no attendants.
Mr.. Smart's best man was his brother'
Mr.. s. Bruce Smart Mr.. James Nc
Alpin Pyle seated the guests.
Mr.. Smart was graduated from Har-
ward and then from the Harvard Law
School. and is practicing law In Newton
Highlands, Mass He was born in Nova
Scotia Mrs. Smart Is sister Of Mr..
David II. McAlpin Pyle, Mr.. James Toll
man Pyle and Miss Adelia McA. Pyle
Mr.. August Peabody Gardner, jr.: Mr..
John Cotton Smith and Mr.. John Simp-
kins were among the ushers at the we'd
ding yesterday of Miss Anne Brown
Bradley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

Kesting. Representative and Mrs T J.
Scully. Mrs. William P. Malburn. DR..
and Mrs. II. J. Crosson, Dr. and Mr.
Charles Koons. Mr.. and Mrs. John Stuart
Hunt. Mr.. and Mrs. william r. Wheeler.
OF San Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs Louis t.
tus. OF San Francisco. Mr Richard J.
Besmish. MIR. Ray Baker. Miss Margaret
c. De Bscs. OF New Mexico. and Nj
Juan B. LarJa azole. jr.. OF El PaSo. Tex.
Mr. and Mrs George Pea body EustIs
had dining with them Monday evening
Senator and Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair. Lieut.
snd Mrs Edward de MenoCzl MI Alex
snder Legare. MT Donald Rogers Mra
Henry MAY and Miss Catherine Porter.
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the enjoyment and comfort OF their
guests. The official world was out
in comparatively small numbers and
did not attend regularly as in other
years when men of affairs could
snatch a few leisure hours from the
press of official business. The young
er set was conspicuously abser:, too.
The debutantes and other society
maids are occupied at the service
camp and their beaux are off for
army and navy service.
The presence OF the British and
Cuban missions at the Capital kept
oficialdom occupied with hospitali-
ties of varying brilliance. The Min
ister of Cuba and his beautiful wife
entertained at a charming reception
at the legation for their distinguished
countrymen, and many other society
folk with Latin-American affiliations
were hosts for the members of the
mission, feting them collectively and
individually. The Navy League en-
tertained the Rt. Hon. Arthur James
Balfour-to give him his full title
and the British Mission at recep-
ton which was none the less inter
esting and brilliant for its semi-of-
fetal nature. Continental Memorial
Hall, with its numberless flags and its
historically commemorative atmos-
phere, was an attractive setting for
the function and a distinguished COM
pany of navy and marine corps Of
hcers came out to greet the noted
visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran
Eustis, who entertain not so fire.
quently, but are famed for hospital-
ties of distinction with guest lists
from the innermost circle, gave a
dinner for Mr.. Balfour on the eve of
his departure for New York, where,
with the members of the British mis-
sion and the French commission, who
preceded him by several days, he is
now a feted guest of the city.
Aside from entertainments of Of
fetal character, there was little fri
volity to attract society last week.
The horse show visitors did not
bring the whirl of gayety which pre-
vailed in other seasons, though there
were numerous dinner and theater
parties to while away the evenings
when Horse was no longer king, and
the supper uances at the Willard de-
signed expressly for the entertain
ment of the sojourners were we'll
patronized. The activities of the
residential circle centered round
Miss Catherine Burdette, whose mar
riage to Mr.. Edward S. H. Pender-
gsst took place yesterday. Each
member of their large bridal party
fetcd the young couple and the pic
turcsque little Purple Iris Tea House
in Chevy Chase, where most of the
luncheons and dinners were held,
was a pretty scene throughout the
week.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13
Club Activities.

Dolly Madison Chapter, d. A. R.. cele-
brated last evening their silver snniver-
sary at the College Women's Club.
The spacious rooms Of the club were
decorated with spring blossoms and the
guests were received by Miss Flora C..
p. johnson. the retiring regent, and Mrs.
Edward p. Mertz. the newly elected re-
gent. the presentations being made By
Miss Catherine Custis.
Much 70 The regret Of the chapter. Mrs.
Guernsey. the president general Of the
national society, was not in the city: but
greetings we're received from Mrs Brur,-
baugh, State regent. and from Miss Janet
Richards, regent Of Mary washinEton.
the original chapter. organized in Feb
ruary, 1892
Rev. James l. Gordon gave patr4-
otic address I'm his characteristic stvIs.
and Mrs. James McNabb read q yaper
on the history Of the chapter
The exercises were interspersed with
music. Miss Burch giving instrumental
end Miss Dorothy SchaafT vocal sslec-
tions- Mr.. and Mrs NJ L Braithvaite
sang several songs
A social hour with refreshments con-
cluded the evening.
The April meeting Of the Sarah Frank
lin Chapter, ID. A. r.. was held at the
home Of Mrs. Frank Morgan where the
| chapter was delightfully."- entertained.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF GARFIELD Ne
mortal Hospital has ARRANGED 70 appeal
to the generous public through the rn4di-
um Of a tag dSy'-on SATURDAY. Nav
IL. from a. m. to Z D. IN.
The Garfield Memorial Hospital depen6s
largely upon the CONTRIBUTIONS and COL
lections furnished through the effort, Of
the Ladies Aid Society. and the appeal ir
made TO enable the management, splen-
did medical and surgical stan, superfn-
tendent, nurses, and employees. to render
greater and enlarged service.
| been added to the patronessss for the
performance OF '1nRomar," to be Etven
at the Casino Theater on Friday even
ing, May IA for the purpose Of raisinF
funds to entertain the Coufederatr
Veterans during their reunion m WASH
ington. The list OF patronesses. which r.
headed by Mrs Woodrow Wilson, now
includes in addition to those already
published, the names OF Nrs Claude A.
Swanson, Mrs. Frank O. Odenheirner,
president Of the District Of Columbia
! Division, u. d. c.; Mrs Thomas TaliA-
ferro. Mrs. Victor Kaufman, Nra
Francois Berger Moran. Mrs- Z. NJ
Weaver. Mrs. J. T. Eslin, acting presi-
dent. stonewall jackson Chapter L. u.
G: Mrs. W. L. Marshall, MIRA Rich
/ srdson Clover. Mrs. Marcus Wright Miss
Mamie Randolph Heth. Mrs. @. LsNton
Morgan. president A. r. LAwton Chapter.
U. d. C.; Mrs. Hutton, presidents n
uoNrnUEnsoN-.snxrv4
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Dinner Parties.

Mr. Bslfour. head OF the Britih commits
ion. was the guest in whose honor Rep
esentatlve Medill Mccormick entertained
q large dinner party Tuesday evening.
The other guests were Sir Eric Drum
mond and Hon. Ian Malcolm. Of the Brit
ish commission, Mr.. Justice Brandeis,
Mr. Justice Holmes, Senator George f.
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the late Associate Justice Bradley. Of
the supreme Court of the United States,
and Mr.. Samuel Eliot, of Boston. The
date of the wedding, which was to have
taken place June 9. was advanced. owing
to the changes in the plans OF the BRIDE
groom, who has enlisted in the coast
patrol. 1t took place at Grace Church,
Madison, n. j., and was followed by a
large reception at the home of the
brides parents. at Convent Station, n. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Adrian Ridgley have
announced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Anne Ridgley, to NJ. Will
son Onutt, jr. The wedding will take
place next month
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Munoz, Of Mont
clair, n. j.. announce the engagement Of
their daughter. Miss Isabel Munoz, to
Mr.. Cyril A Coons son OF Mr and Mrs
Edward Townsend Coons, OF Montclair,
n. J. Mr.. Coons is a graduate OF Cor
nell, class Of '13, and is enrolled as a
member of the military training camp
for the Officers Reserve Corps at Fort
Myer. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Gray, of
Brookline, have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Mary Gray,
to Mr.. Archie Benjamin Gile Of Hanover
Gle. of the Dartmouth Medical School
Mr.. Gle started last Saturday to Join the
American Ambulance Corps in France.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Montague Ward. Of
New York, have announced the engage
ment Of their only daughter. Miss Fran
ces Montague Ward. to Mr. Leonard Cox.
the elder son of Mr.. and Mrs Kenyon
Cox.
Miss Ward made her debut three win
tiers ago. and since that time she has
been identified with the activities OF the
younger set. taking part in many anna
teur society affairs, as she is an ac-
complished dancer
Her paternal grandfather was Charles
Fl. Ward, a prominent banker. and head
OF the firm of Ward G. Co. She is
cousin of Julia Ward Howe, author OF
the Battle Hymn OF the Republic"
Mr.. Cox is graduate OF Princeton.
class Of Is. and an architect. He is
now at Plattsburg as a lieutenant I'm
the Officers Reserve Corps His grand
father. Mr.. Jacob d. Cox, was one time
governor of Ohio and Secretary Of the
Interior under President Grant.
No date has been arranged for the
wedding.
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quiet wedding took place Wednesday
evening at O'Clock at the rectory of st.
Matthews Church, when Miss Emma Lee
kremer. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fon-
taine Kremer. of Louisville, Ky, became
the bride of Lieut. Charles Kettig Berle,
also of Louisville. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. John NJ. Cooper.
The bride wore a simple gown of white
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

Latest photograph of MRS. THOMAS R. MARSHALL wife of the Vice
New York. = -
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

Our Cold Storage Department will care for your
furs in the best manner at prevailing rates. Repair
ing and remodeng at special summer prices.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

MISS HELEN BRIDGET member of younger who will be
Of the maids honor for the Sons of Confederate Veterans the
coming of Confederate Veterans be held the Capital June
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qllb!,ijjllliiP,s:,bt.ns,r!.ns 2! ,jjlliP P,:,t.s, r.!
COS TO 614 ELEVENTH STREET.

"Red Cross" mothers week begins tomorrow.
Honor your mother by donating to this splendid
cause.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

Mr.. John Leo Stack. Of Denver. Col.
was host at q dinner in honor of Admiral
and Mrs. William S. Benson Thursday
evening in the Presidential suite Of the
New Willard. The guests were Senator
and Mrs. Key Pittman. Senator Charles
IS. Thomas, Senator and Mrs Clarence
Clark, Representative and Mrs. EdvardI
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

The Postmaster General and Mrs.
BurlesOn will have as their guests this
summer their daughter, Mrs. Richard
Van Wyck Negley, and her three chill
dren. of San Antonio. Miss Lucy Burle-
son. who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-13

The April meeting Of the Sarah Frank
lin CHAPTER, ID. A. r.. was held at the
home Of Mrs. Frank Morgan where tho
chapter was delightfully."- entertained.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-14
NEW ANT|-WAR :,
 SECT |S FOUND

Another young man, wearing the uni- form of soldier of the United States National Army and learning the art of war at Camp Funston, has discovered at this late date that he belongs to a religious sect that forbids the taking of life in any manner
 Confined in the base hospital at Camp Funston with an attack of measles, this young man writes to the officials in Phoenix telling them of bis plight and asking their assistance in getting him transfeTrec 10 'non-com- batant work"
 The sect to which he says he belongs and which he declares forbids the talk ing of life is called The Soul Sleepers of the Church of God" From his hospi- tai cot the young man writes a letter in which he quotes long passages from the Bible in support of his assertion that war is wrong, and he desires to be relieved of any responsibility in the present one.
 He insists that he has no yellow streak and that he could be placed at some non -combatant work that would be as dangerous as the front line trenches.