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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31
Ripping Rhymes
by Woh Mason
THE GERMAN HOME.
BY Wah Mason

Gretchen can't meet Otto by the garden gate mother
says she's got to stay at home and hate Gretchen stands
corrected mother says detected 'Duys been neglected
in this house of late What would be our rating should
the kaiser know that we've done no hating since two
spinning, we have had inning hating Prussa's foe
Now, then donnewetter duty must be done we must all
do better, till the is won; It's no time for testing
aborng resting must be deesng all that isn't Hun
No my little Heine you can't go and skate so cut out
the must stay and hate little boys must cher
sh hopes that Brtons beash and the French may perish
at an early date No. no. Frtzie darling you can't jump
and run, and there's use snaring- hating must be
done; till our Bill quits Raising and new thrones are ris
ing, must be despisng all that isn't Hum Father will
be coming from his abors soon and you'll hear him hum
ming some good Deutschland tune and he will be stating
sentiments elating if he finds hating all beneath the
moon'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31
Killed in Action

Killed in Action
Corp Chas f Marshall, Greenwich
Conn
Privates
Richard J Doyle, Boston Mass
Benny Garrett, Carnia Miss
Otto NJ Johnson, Milan Minn
Fred I Lawton, Bellowsfalls Vt.
Andrew Loria, Brooklyn
Harry A Niles, Mitchell Ind
AIillard Spoor, Brooklyn Ind
Died from Wounds
Corporals
Charles P Langan, Wheaton Ill
Lester w Loomis, Troy Wis
Lee Robinson, Mt Vernon N Y
Privates
James F King, Gurdon, Ark
Asa Vedder, Caseenovia N Y
Died from Accident and Other Causes
Privates
Vernon n Phillips Littleton Nh
Charles Puzzo. Lynn Mass
Died of Disease
Nurse Mary K Cairns, Norwich N Y.
Sgt Charles N Watts New LondonMo
Corporals
Stewart w Wood, Atlanta Ga
w H Baker, Schenectady N Y
Privates
Willie Ashe, Halifax N C
Frank X Burrus, Lynn Mass
Iva Ricus, Greenfield Mo
lillian Fl Downs, Baltimore
Tom Dunn, S Mansfield La
James Gareie, zwolle La
Thomas T Hawkins, Tibbits Nd
Orrin Lee, Winsop n d
James ? Mclaughlin, Roxbury Mass
Almond G Martin, Columbus o
William Nj Mobley, Whitnire s G
Martin Rambin, Grayson La
Dan Sanford. Portland Fla
Edward A Sawyer, Alma Wis
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
Most Reliable

After many years experience in the
use of it and other cough medicines,
there are many who prefer Chamber
lain 5 to any other. Mrs. A. G. KRISTEN
Greenville, Ills, writes, ssChamber-
lain's Cough Remedy has been used in
my mother 5 home and mine for years.
and we always found it quick cure
for colds and bronchial troubles. We
find it to be the most reliable cough
medicine we have used, z
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

Died of Wounds
/. Corp Gerald Regan, Duryea Pa
Pvt Phillip W Hartzell, Carthage III
Wounded. Degree Undetermined
Pvt Jesse Clark, Richville Utah
Missing in Action
Privates
Ancel H Bixler, Forgan Okla
Holie J Layman, Green Co Ark
Wesley J Lowrcy, Quapah Okla
Clyde A Malone, Bisbee Ariz
Leo H May, st Jacobs Ill
Willie May, Kingsland Ark
Newt NJ Mayberry, Centerville Tenn
Walter P Moore, Olean N Y
John A Mosalle, McKeonville N Y
Theodore Il Ncllis. Verona Pa
Fred P Nord, Rothsay MINI
Guy Norwood, Lulu La
Oscar D Nussbaum, Fairburg Ill
Geo O'Brien, Philadelphia
Ernest L Pierson, Dallas Tex
Killed in action, previously reported
severely wounded:
Pvt A Often, Pittsburg
Died of wounds, previously reported
severely wounded:
Pvt Abraham | Ommundsen, Brook
lyn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

system of mail notices No one owning any interest in
piece OF property will vote against tax list publication
after carefully considering what would be to happen
were open publicity dispensed with for the incomplete
private notice system
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31
Aull uf NnltI1t. 4
"Fro7a Ouer There
General Pershing's Official Report

Bernard ID Schonhoff, Dubuque III
George J Stahl Wykoff MINI
Columbus Thomb Natehez Fiss
Frederick A Toemer, Franklin N H
George H Trapp. Lake Geneva Wis
Fayette Whitfield, Bogalusa La
Samuel Williamson, Mason Tenn q
red L Hodgson, Cassipolis Mich
Napoleon J Lanctot, Graniteville Mas
Wounded Severely
Col John B Schneider, Neenah Wis
Capt James G Finn, Lewiston Fe
1t Walter Christensen, Oakland c..
Sgt Elmer Naslund, st Louis Mo
Corporals
Joseph G Burnham, Dooley Mont
William J Hackworth, vaneeburA
Ky
Edward G Lee, Brooklyn
Orval + McAister, Mellott Ind
Harold 9 Platts, San Francisco
Peter G Z Simone, Bayonne N J
Gugler Joseph j Palkowski, South
Bend Ind
Privates
James A Beard, Broaddus Tex
James Clarke, Ipswich Mass
James L Ford, Preston MINI
Andrew J Gallagher, New York
Frederick + Harmon. Somerville Mas
Edward H Hoover, Ann Arbor Mich
Thomas P Kelly, New York
Lcnzo Gilman, Olympia Wash
Earl G Patton, Payette Idaho :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

Another attempt was made upon the
life Of Nikolai Lenine when he received
q bullet in the shoulder from revolver
in the hands of NJ. Dwanitske Of the
information bureau of the soviet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

It is estimated that it win take five
years to restore the normal production
Of the coal PITS at Lens, France. OF the
10000 houses in the city, not one Is
left standing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

But few weeks ago the kaiser insisted on the part
nershp with Gott with the kaiser the senior member of
the firm Tuesday+he had apparently discovered the firm
has been dissolved, for he stated he would now be will
ing to head German republic or democratic monarchy
patterned after that of England and would be content to
be Just figure head Evidently there has been great
light shed in the darker recesses of the Hohenzoern
think tank and the desire hold his job and draw
his salary even though deprived Of all power Of course
no one can tell what the terms Of peace will be until they
have been agreed upon, but will wager Withycombes
war record and super patriotism against Joe Kelers grip
on the governors affections that they will not include any
OF the Hohenzoens at the head of anything in Germany
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

Austria not only wants peace but she is in hurry to
have it agreed on Her last request of the president is
that won't ne be so kind to begin overures at once on
the subject" What is worrying the dual monarchy is
the neglect pay any attention to her offers Now that
peace seems hard to get she that much the more anxious
to have it. will come but the terms will be the same as
those granted Bulgaria and will be fixed at the peace
table by the allies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

Not long ago the kaiser grandoquenty asserted that
where Germany placed her mark there it remained and
was never withdrawn" This statement the kaiser will
have to modify for in the very near future when the
Germans begin to leave Russia, Rumania, Turkey, Tx
rane Finland and the dozens Of other countries the Hun
had secured foothod in the way the stakes and marks
will be pulled up would make an Oklahoma Sooner
green with envy at the record breaking movement
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31
The following casualties are report
ed by the commanding general of the
American axneditionarv farees.

Total ...... All
-
Killed in Action
Sgt Albert s Toole. Fitehburo Mas,
cornorals
Isaac Tisnower Lono Island N v
Vern H Weld. Canaan NH
Joseph Conners Trenton n T
James A Forbes. Reno Wash
Alban H Foster. Pamplin Va
Priyates
Lawrence Brennan. New York
Otto G Clemenson, Chicago
George E Degereaux, Bay City Mich
John H Easton, Washington
James A Hyatt, Newark 0
Frank Lang, Buffalo N Y
Carl c Minnick, Lamberton MINI
John E Ok, Bay City Mich
Thomas F Petty, Stafford N c.
Willie Rector, Bowling Green Ky
Walter L Rollins, Donalsonvile Ga
Jacob Rothbaum, New York
Rufus L Smith, Calhoun Ga
William Twardoski, Eynon Pa
Roy Warfield, Star City Ind
Edward Wlodyka, Adams Mass
Alfred Wolcott, Sehafer N u
Gcnerio Malges, Amber ia
bert Snields. Maflhette WIS
Iurner omltn, uipson
.Anthony oParaclno, hockIord LII
HuWaru y ihofpe, lfNih hy
quo Woehe, Fafseppany
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

Don't get cold feet standing around waiting for
peace Keep hard at work on your job That's what
the soldiers are doing
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

Austria officially announces that she will evacuate
Italy. 1t does sure look that way
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-31

There are 100000 Yanks overseas now Which fact
gives Germany two million reasons for surrenderng.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
SAID TO FEED ON I.!SECTS
Pitcher Plant Known to Scientists az
One Of the Wonders Of the ve9e-
table Kingdom.

The pitcher plant is one Of the
freaks of plant life. 1t grows In
swampy lands and is well known lr
Canada. The flowers, touched with
beautiful, delicate tints. are priced
for decorative purposes. But the won
der of the pitcher plant is its leaves.
They are green. water-hOlding pitch
ers, beautifully veined with red and
purple. with considerable variation In
form. During rainfalls they are filled
with water. This largely evaporates.
leaving the receptacle half full. Ex-
t~ernally these cups are smooth, while
internally they are lined with fine bris.
Ties pointing downward. There Is also
q sticky. Sugary sort of seIni-fluid sub
stance to he found around the inner
margin Of the bowl or pitcher. This
arrangement not only attracts a large
number Of tiny insects. but they are
so eager to feed on the sugary sub.
stance that not a few tumble into the
water below and die there. They can
not fly out. for the lines of flight would
be practically vertical, while hun
dreds of little bristles confronting
them prevent escape over the surface
by walking out. Many believe that
the plant, through its leaves, absorbs
the digestive parts of these insects,
and that they thus contribute to its
nutrition; in other words. that the
pitcher plant to this extent is one OF
the carnivores of the vegetable king
dom.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION



Washington.-President Wilson in
proclamation today designated
thursday. Nov. 20. as Thanksgiving
Day and said this year the American
.,eople have special and moving u
% be grateful and rejoice. Complete
victory. he said, has brought not only
peace, but the confident promise of q
lew day as well, in which Justice
hall replace force and jealous in
trigue among the nations"
Ihe proclamation follows:
by the President Of the United States
OF America.
A PROCLAMATION.
1t has long been our custom to turn
N the autumn of the year in praise
and thanksgiving to Almighty God
,or His many blessings and mercies
10 us as a nation. This year we have
special and moving u to be CRATE
full and to rejoice.
God has in His good pleasure given
us peace. 1t las not come as a mere
cessation OF arms. . mere relief from
the strain and tragedy OF war. 1t has
come as a great triumph OF right.
Complete victory has brought US not
peace alone. but the confident prom
Use Of a new day as we'll. In which
Justice shall replace force and Jealous
intrigue among the nations. Our gal
liant armies have participated in a
triumph which is not marred or
stained by another purpose OF selfish
aggression. In a righteous cause
they have won immortal glory and
have nobly served their nation In
serving mankind.
God has indeed been gracious. We
have cause for such rejoicing as re-
wives and strengthens in us all the
best traditions Of our national history.
A new day shines about us, In which
our hearts take new courage and look
forward with new hope to new and
greater duties.
While we render thanks for these
things, let US not forget to seek the
divine guidance in the performance
of those duties, and divine mercy and
forgiveness for all errors Of act or
purpose, and pray that In all that We
do we shall strengthen the ties OF
friendship and mutual respect upon
which we must assist to build the
new structure Of peace and good will
among the nations.
Wherefore, ], Woodrow Wilson.
President OF the United States OF
America. do hereby designate Thurs
day, the twenty-eighth day Of Novem-
Der next. as a day of Thanksgiving
and prayer. and invite the people
throughout the land to cease upon
that day from their ordinary occupa-
tons and in their several homes and
places OF worship to render thanks 70
God, the ruler OF nations.
In witness whereof. | have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of
the United States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Columbia
this sixteenth day of November, in
the year OF our Lord n thousand
nine hundred and eighteen, and OF
the independence OF the United States
of America, the one hundred and
forty-third. WOODROW WILSON.
BY the President.
ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary Of State.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
EinickY.

IFS a hard matter to please some OF
these society leaders," said the society
editor.
What's the matter now" asked the
city editor.
Mrs. Grabcoin says the writeup of
her party in this mornings paper
wasn't punctuated to suit her."-Birs
mingham Age-Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
1917

Jan. 1-Submarine sinks British
transport Ivernia.
Jan. 9-Russlan premier, TrepOff. re-
signs. GOlitzin succeeds him.
Jan. 31-Germany unre-
stricted submarine warfare.
Feb. 3-Prestient Wilson reviews
submarine controversy before con-
gress; United States eve diplomatic
relations with Germany; American
steamer HOusatonic sunk without
warning.
Feb. 7-Senate indOrses presidents
act of breaking Off diplomatic rela-
tons.
Feb. 12-United States refuses Ger
man request to discuss matters of diff
ference unless Germany withdraws un-
restricted submarine warfare order.
Feb. 14-vOn Bernstorff sails for
Germany.
Feb. 25-British under General
Maude capture Kut-el-Amara subma-
rine sinks liner Laconia without warn
ing; many lost, including two Ameri-
cans
Feb. 26-President Wilson asks con-
gress for authority to arm American
merchantships.
Feb. 2S-Secretary Lansing makes
public Zimmerman note to Mexico,
proposing Mexican-Japanese-G German
alliance.
March 9-President Wilson calls eX-
ira session Of congress for April 16.
March 11-British under General
Maude capture Bagdad; revolution
starts i'm P%etrOgrad.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22

A certain British colonel, by dint of
hard work and patience, had built up
what was believed to be the most eff
ficient signaling company at the front.
Time after time general headquarters
would send a memorandum requesting
the colonel to name an efficient officer
or man, and within a few days the
person mentioned would be trans
ferred to some other company. At
length the colonel received a note ask
ing him to please submit the names
of your two most efficient signalers."
The company had just taken part
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22

and February to the calendar, and Oc-
tOber became the tenth month, but the
name has always stuck. Once it was
changed to Germanicus, i'm honor of a
Roman general, Germanicus Caesar,
who defeated the Germans i'm three
campaigns, but that name didn't prove
popular. and went into the discard. ac-
cording TO IN exchange. 1t is said the
selection Of a deadly insect to repre-
sent October was because the killing
frosts of October are as fatal to sum-
mer's flowers as the sting of the scor-
pion l. is living creatures.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
July 22-Siam declares war on Ger

July 2e-Siam declares war on Ger
~many.
July 23-Premier Kei ensky given I'M
limited powers In Russia.
July cS-United States war indus
tries board created to supervise ex-
penditures.
Aug. 25-Italian Second army breaks
through Austrian line on IsOnzO front.
Aug. 2S-President Wilson rejects
Pope Benedict's peace plea.
Sept. 1O-General KOrnilOff demands
control Of Russian government.
Sept. 11-Russian deputies vote to
support Kerensky. Korniloff's gener-
ais ordered arrested.
Sept. 1G-Hussia proclaims new re-
public by order of Premier Kerensky.
Sept. 20-Genernl Haig advance mile
through German lines at Ypres.
Sept. 2l-Gen. Tasker II. Bliss
named chief Of staff L. s. army.
Oct. 16-Germans occupy islands j.
RunO and AdrO in the Gulf Of Riga.
Oct. 25-French under General Pc
tain advance and take 1900 prison.
ers on Aisne front.
Oct. 27-FOrmal announcement made
that American troops in France had
fired their first shots in the war.
Oct. 29-Italian TsOnzO front col
lapseS and AustrO-Gernan army
reaches Outposts of Udine.
Nov. 1-Secretary Lansing makes
public the Luxburg "spurlOs versenkt"
note.
Nov. 9--Permanent lnterallied mill
tary commission created.
Nov. 24-Navy department an
nounces capture of first German sub
marine by American destroyer.
Nov. 2S-Bolsheviki get absolute
control of Russian assembly In Russian
elections.
Dec. G-Submarlne sinks the Jacob
Jones. first regular warship Of Amer
lean navy destroyed.
Dec. 7-Congress declares war on
AUSTRIA Hungary.
Dec. S-Jerusnlem surrcnders to
Gen. Allcnby'S forces.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
A Real Crichton.

given a commission in the army with
u going through an officers training
camp or taking any examinations"
why. you astonish me, How did II
happen?"
"A high military officer CHANGED TO
see the chap light one of these amt.
war-awful matches in a moderate
breeze and declared that the army
should not be deprived another moment
of the services of a man so super
humanity resourceful."
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
Report Mrs. Wilson to Visit Paris.
Paris.-The Echo de Paris says Mrs.
Wilson will come to Europe with
President Wilson.
Davis Sails for America.

Paris.-John w. Davis. American
ambassador 10 Great Britain. who
headed the American commission
which conferred with the Germans at
Berne concerning the exchange OF
prisoners, sailed for the United
States. lie expects to go to london
in December to take up his duties
there.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22

From June 2S, 1914, when the assas-
sination OF Archduke Ferdinand of
Austria. and his wife. at SarajevO,
Bosnia. gave Emperor William of Ger
many his excuse for beginning war
which he believed would result in his
gaining practical control of the world
through military domination. the main
events Of the struggle are told in the
following chronicle:
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22

in a particularly difficult operation.
and the colonel felt justifably angry
at the idea of losing his two best OBJ
servers with the prospect of more hard
work ahead. He and the adjutant talked
the matter Over, and they chuckled at
the result. There had recently Joined
the company two worthless young fell
lows, who shirked every duty they pos
siblS could. These were the efficient"
men the colonel mentioned.
'That1l put an end to their reQui-
s~itions," he chuckled. The sequel came
q few days later when a notification
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
To Greet Wilson on Peace Trip.

Paris.-The Paris municipal council
adopted a resolution to the effect that
in the event OF President Wilson com-
ing to France, a deputation will be
sem to greet him on his arrival on
French soil and he will be received at
a sitting of the council In the Hotel
de Vile. A fete will be organized in
nlcipality.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22

Berne.-The German warship Wies-
baden refused TO surrender to the rev
olutionists and tried TO escape TO neu-
trail waters. 1t was pursued and tor
pedoed by revolutionary battleships
and the entire crew Of $50 men, in
Guiding many cadets, persisted, &C
cording To the Lokal AnIeiger OF
Berlin.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22

June 22-Italians defeat Austrians
on the Piave.
June 23-Austrians begin great re-
treat across the Pave.
July lS-General FOch launches al
lied offensive. with French. American.
British, Italian and Belgian troops.
July 21-Americans and French cap
ture Chateau Thierry.
July 3O-German crown prince
fees from the Marine and withdraws
army.
Aug. 2-SOissOns recaptured by FOch.
Aug. 4-Americans take Fismes.
Aug. 5-American troops landed
at Archangel.
Aut. 7-Americans cross the Vesle.
Aug. 16-Bapaume r%ecaptured.
Aug. 2S-French recrOss the SOmme.
Sept. 1-F,Och retakes Peronne.
Sept. 12-Americans launch success
full attack In st. Mihiel salient.
Sept. 2S-Allies win on $50 mile line,
from North Sen to Verdun.
Sept. 29-Allies cross Hindenburg
line.
Sept. 3O-Bulgaria %surrenders after
successful allied campaign in Balkans.
Oct. French take st. Quenin-
Oct. 4-Austria asks Holland to
mediate with allies for peace.
Oct. 5-Germans start abandonment
Of Lille and burn Douai.
oct. G-Germany asks President
Wilson for armistice.
Oct. 7-Americans capture hills
,rounG Argonne.
Oct. S-President Wilson refuses
arm:stice.
Oct. G-Allies capture Cambria.
Oct. 1O-Allies capture lie Cateau.
Oct. 11-American transport Otranto
%torI"doed and sunk 500 lost.
oct. 13-Foch's troops take Lnon
and La Fere.
oct. 14-British and Belgians take
Roulers; President Wilson demands
surrender by Germany.
Oct. 15-British and Belgians cross
Lys river. take 10000 prisoners and
100 guns.
Oct. 1G-Allies enter Lille outskirts.
Oct. 17-Allies capture Lille, Bruges.
Irehrugge. Ostend and Douai.
oct. 1S-CzechO-Sl ovaks issue doc.
.aration of independence; Czechs rebel
and seize Prague, capital of Bohemin
French take Thielt.
Oct. 19-President Wilson refuses
Austrian. peace plea and says CZecho-
SIovGx state must be considered.
Oct. 21-Allies cross the Disc and
threaten Valenciennes.
Oct. 22-Haig's forces cross the
Scheldt.
Oct. 23-President Wilson refuses
latest German peace plea.
Oct. 27-German government asks
President Wilson to state terms.
Oct. 2S-Austria begs for separate
peace.
Oct. H9-Austria opens direct nego-
t@iatiOns with Secretary Lansing.
Oct. 3O-Italians infict great defeat
on Austria capture $4,000; Austriana
e%vacuating italian territory.
Oct. 31-Turkey ~surrenders; Aus.
TRANS utterly routed by Italians; lose
$1,000: Austrian ENJOYS, under white
flag, enter Italian lines.
Nov. Italians pursue beaten Aus
TRANS across Tagliamento river; allied
conference at Versailles fixes peace
terms for Germany.
Nov. 3-.Austria signs armiStice
amounting virtually to unconditional
surrender.
Nov. ALLIED terms are sent to Ger.
many.
Nov. 7-Gcrmany's ENJOYS enter al.
lied lines by arrangement.
Nov. 9--Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates
and crOwn prince r%enOunces throne.
Nov. lO-Former Kaiser Wilhelm
and his eldest son. Friedrich Wilhelm
flee to Holland to escape widespread
revolution throughout Germany.
Nov. 11-German authorities sign
armistice ending hOstllitieS preceding
arrangement of the peace terms.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-11-22
H0N0Rs THRUST UPON THEM
"Inside Story" Of How Two Signaling
OFFICERS Came to Be Awarded Dis
tinquished Conduct Medals.

Soldiers tell many queer stories
about the manner in which medals are
won. all agreeing that many deserved
awards are never made. simply be-
cause the heroic action was not OBJ
served by the officer in charge.
A captain once in a signaling bat
TALON tells the following story: