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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
The Weather
DAILY CALENDAR

Compiled for The Journal by the
Weather Bureau Office)
Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 9, 1915.
Sunrise. 6:09: sunset, ST. Moon
rise. so a. M: moonset. 9:5i p. m.
Next phase of the moon. first quarter
on the fifth High tide, :O1 a. m. Low
tide, HOS a. m.
Yesterdays Weather.
Temperature: Z a. m, 81; Z p. m. Ct.
Highest, GO; lowest, sc. Mean, g. Nor
NAL 81. Mean same date last year, 4S.
Accumulated deficiency this year to
date i73. Highest of record for No
vember, 81 degrees. Lowest Of record
for November 25 degrees.
Rainfall For % hours ending D. m,
0. Total for this nth to 7 p. M. O.
Normal for. November. 3.74 inches.
Accumulated excess this year to date,
1874.
Humidity: a. m, 81: noon, 80;
p. m, 81.
Barometer: a. m, 1920; p. m
3O13.
TeIegraphic Reports
Weather, barometer, wind direction
and velocity at 7 p. m. along the
coast:
Brownsville. clear, 299i. S.
Corpus Christi, pit. cldy. 1896. Sig.
Galveston, clear, 3O.02, S.
New Orleans. pit cldy. 30Os, Sc.
Mobile, pit cldy, 1912. Sc.
Pensacola, clear, 1913 Sc.
Tampa, cldy. 1912. NE.
Miami, pit cldy, 5000. NE-f4.
Jacksonville. clear. 3Oi6, NE-i2.
Hatteras, clear, 30.t4, Mo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
ELECTION RETURNS
NOT ALL RECEIVED

Because the election returns from
precinct five had not yet been receiv-
ed, the returns could not be canvassed
yesterday afternoon by Judge Henry
Bellinger, Registration Offlcer Kirkpat-
rick and a member OF the county COM
missiOners The returns will be cam
vassed today if the returns are receiv-
ed by Judge Bellinger in time. All
other precincts have made their re-
turns to the election officials OF the
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09

uation in an effort to create discord
ana fears among the allies, but like,
the rest of the clumsy German efforts
IAN to Brighten the British.
German airmen have been furnished
with leaflets to drop over the British
ana French lines which talk about the
triumph OF America over British
overseas trade and shipping" and urge
the British and French to make peace
with the Germans because America
only IS interested in continuing the
war"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09

concrete) has been turned out, British
papers unite in the demand that mer-
chant shipbuilding be speeded up.
British papers make no effort to
conceal their concern over the reduc-
ton in British merchant tonnage, al
though they take at full face value
the assurances from America that the
allies will get full benefit from a pool
ing of tonnage after the war
The Germans are Selling on the sit
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
PERSHING REPORTS
CAPTUE OF HEIGHTS
COMMANDING SEDAN

Washington, Nov. 7.-PerShing s
communique tonight reports that the
first army continued its offensive east
of the Mouse today, taking heights
overlooking Brandeville and other
ground after hard fighting.
The famous rainbow and first reg
ular divisions seized the heights south
and southeast of Sedan and the
suburbs Of that city
Guns of all calibres captured this
month by the first army exceed $50
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
chamberiain's Cough Remedy.

Do not imagine that because other
cough medicines failed to give you re-
lief that it will be the same with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Bear
in mind that from a small beginning
this remedy has gained world wide
reputation and immense sale. A med
icine must have exceptional merit to
win esteem wherever it, becomes
known.-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES ARE
ISSUED TO THREE COIJpI ES

Licenses to marry were issued yes
terday by Judge Henry Bellinger to
the following couples; John Allen
Powell and Isabel Yates; Hiram Sage
and Pearl Sage; I. Stubs and Myrtle
Gill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
Sleep and Rest.

One of the most common causes of
insomania and restlessness is indiges-
ton. Take one Of Chamberlain's Tab
lets Immediately after supper and see
II you do not rest better and sleep
better They only cost a quarter.-adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-09
About Group

II your children are subject to
Group, or if you have reason to fear
their being attacked by that disease,
you should procure a bottle OF Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and study the
directions for use, so that in case OF
an attack you will know exactly what
course to pursue. This is a favorite
and very successful remedy for Group,
and it is important that you observe
the directions carefu1ly.-Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24
WEYBRIDGE

The Dewey family and Miss Mary
Terrier were in Lincoln Sunday.
Mrs Charles Elkins and little son of
Brandon are guests OF Mrs. H L,
Thompson.
G. Z, Child is in Boston this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Britell were in
Bristol Monday.
Mrs, W. G. Danyew is in Middle
bury this week caring for Mrs. f. NJ.
Stearns who is ill.,
Solicitors are zealously at work in
the various sections OF the town on the
Red Cross drive.
Mr., and Mrs. w, j. Newton, Miss
Grace Elliott and Raymond w Sturte-
want motored to Bristol Sunday.
Mrs Alkaline Sayles who was called
here to attend the funeral of her niece,
Mrs. d. S, Twitchell, has returned to
her home in Rutland,
District superintendent Stratham
held the first quarterly conference in
the Methodist Episcopal Church par
lors Tuesday afternoon.
The Hortonia Light and Power Com
pany has kindly given the Red Cross
the use of the Fiske store to work in,
which they will occupy this summer.
Rev. ]. M. Bishop, pastor of the local
church, preached an appropriate and
impressive Red Cross sermon last Sun
day, large audience being present.
Miss Ruth Brown of the State Ii
brary Commission, Montpelier, is ex-
pected this week to inspect and COM
plete the system which she recently
instituted at the Public Library here.
An entertainment for the benefit of
the Ladies Aid Society Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church will be given in
the town hall Thursday evening. A
pleasing program has been arranged.
Ice cream and cake will be served.
Memorial Day will be observed here
as usual, services will be held at the
Methodist Episcopal Church at o.
clock. Hon c. |. Button of Middlebury
has been engaged to deliver the address,
the several schools will have their place
on the program and there will be spe-
cial music.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24
STARKSBORO

A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Thompson.
A. E. Clifford is chairman of the COM
mittee for the Red Cross
Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Stokes have been
visiting friends in Randolph the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Bur
lington called upon the families of &c.
and EE. Stokes Sunday.
A basket dance was held at the town
hall last Friday night for the benefit
of the Red Cross.
The exact amount subscribed in town
for the Third Liberty Loan was $500;
the quota was $780, George Clifford
was chairman of this committee. The
flag has been placed near Ferguson's
store.
Mrs. Thomas Hill died at her home
on the morning of May l3. She leaves
husband one son, Morton Hill, and
three daughters, Mrs. Powell Tatro,
Mrs. Clayton Stokes of this town, and
Mrs. Frank Wells of Huntsville. Also
brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hill was Miss
Alice Jennings of Bolton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24
EAST MIDDLEBURY

Mrs. Kent Kirby is critically i'll at
her home on South St.
Mrs. Levi Leno is i'll. Her daughter,
Mrs. Edward Stone is with her.
Mrs. Mary Warner of Albany, N. Y,
is the guest of Mrs, E. A, Bradley.
Mrs. EN-. Day entertained the ladies
of the Library Society Wednesday al
ternoon.
Mrs. Darius Perkins of Mount Holly
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Douglas.
Three new names have been added to
the list of Red Cross Members, Carlton
Allis, Mrs. D. C. Bent and Mrs. Chas.
Adams.
Miss Lena Woods is in Boston for
the summer where she has taken pos
ition as House Matron at the Fenway
Business Girls Club.
Mrs. Austin Peck suffered a slight
shock of paralysis on Thursday of last
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24
RIPTON

Mrs. D. c. Bent is i'll at her home
here.
c. B. Noble who has been ill is slowly
improving.
Repairs are being made on the steel
penstock at the j. E. Hodges mill.
J. A. Douglas was a business visitor
in town Saturday.
Mrs. Adah Billings and daughters
who have spent the winter in Middle
bury have returned to their home here.
The Rev. R. L. Taylor preached in
the interest OF the Red Cross Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24
week That dav was the 63rd anniver-

week. That day was the 63rd anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs Peck's wedding
John w. Ross, an evangelist of Bed
ford, Ia, will hold a service at the
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. His subject
will be "The Heart"
The grammar grade of the village
school closed on Friday with recep-
ton at the home of the teacher, Miss
Helen Hodges. A very pleasant after
noon was reported. The primary grade
taught by Miss Wanetta Gill closed
yesterday. A picnic was given the chill
dren and ice cream and cake was
served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24

* you fags o,oHTa me hGIis some unused
dispose of il at a fair price to somebody who
wants It, II you will invest few cents in a
Business Notice. Most everybody reads them
on page g.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-05-24

You are familiar with the Electric Toaster,
Grill, Chafng Dish and Percolator. These
show, on a smaller scale, the cleanliness, ease,
quickness and absolute heat cOnuolwhen cook
ing on the Electric Range.
Imagine Range with no smoke, SCOT or
fuel fumes-no blackened or discolored pots
or pans 10 scour.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
HUNDRED
At CONVENTION
Ladies of Southern Baptist
Church are Planning En-
tertainment

One OF the features OF the meeting
of the state missionary societies Of
the Southern Methodist Episcopal
church which Will begin here next
Friday evening, April &c, will be the
address of Mrs. Bessie Lips comb,
home base secretary of the denoEina-
lion of Nashville. Tenn. Mrs. Lips
romb will deliver a lecture al the Sun
day morning service.
Another interesting feature OF Sic
convention Will be the address or TIE
state president. Mrs. G. L. Armstrong.
of Huntington. Mrs. Armstrong is
now in Knoxville, Tenn. where she is
attending the general council of the
Southern Methodist Episcopal demon
inatio1- IT,; couuc:! is he; dannualiy
and is 2 ~ Is! by the state presidents
OF &c n1issiouG:y societies and mis-
sionaries both foreign and home Mrs.
Armstrong will give 4 report on this
convention during the convention.
The various ladies' organizations OF
the church will serve lunch at noon
on each day during the convention
which begins Friday night ard ends
with Tuesda,' night following On
Saturday the ladies' of tie R. T Webb
Bible class viii serve the luncheon.
Monday the missionary society viii
serve lunch. and on Tuesday the la.
dies bible class vii! serve the lunch.
A meeting OF the various commit,
tees named u arrange for the meeting
text week was held last night at the
Gurc1 when plans We're outlined Tor
:he convention.
approximately 100 delegates will be
present for the convention. This con
genrion vas held last year in Hunt
ineEon when l20 delegates were pres
snt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
New Point Of Activity.
DR.. Dowden Catches
Big Florida Bass

After spending the winter at Tam.
"a, Florida. DR.. ]. E. Dowden. the
Fairmont dentist, and family arrived
home today from the south. DR.. Dow
den, who is fisherman of some note.
states that he caught four good-sized
large mouthed black bass in Indian
Lake, Dada City. The heaviest weigh
ed 10 IA pounds, while the others
were 10, 8 IA and pounds, respect
lively: His sojouru in Florida was
very pleasant.
Dr.. Dowden was accompanied by
3fIs. Dowden, dauhgter. Miss Florence,
and granddaughter, Rolena Dowden.
They left Fa!rmont on November 23-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
no Charge of Any
Importance on
the Lys Front
new B0NBAR5NENT
May Indicate That Pressure
VIII be Applied Fur
Their South.
lRv Asaoc.ated Pressl

LONDON. April 1S.-Southeast OF
KENNEL hill on the northern battle
front the Germans pressed back the
British lines slightly but the s1tua'
ton was restored by counter attacks
the war office announces During
the night there was no change in the
British front
IN the Bailleul sector the Germans
made three attacks before noon yes
terday and in each case suffered a
complete repulse.
The statement reads:
"There has been no change on the
British front during the night The
hostile artillery has shown great &C
+tvity on the southern portion OF the
I.ys battle front from Gfvenchy to
east OF RobecQ.
Local attacks were repulsed by our
troops yesterday evening in the Nor
rs sector.
sMcre detailed accounts OF the fight
ing Of Yesterday in the forest Of Niette-
Wypschaete established the severity
1f the enemy's losses. Southeast OF
Eemmek hill the German infantry at
lacked in three waves and at one point
Dressed back our lines slightly. II
his locality the situation was re
1tored by counter attack and shortly
after midday the attack had been re-
pulsed at all points.
sOur lines of yesterday evening was
reported intact on the whole front.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
AMERICANS IN
FRANCE HELPING
FRENCH FORCES
In Lorraine Sector Ameri-
cans Have Explored Ger
man Position.
WENT TO THIRD LINE
Wounded Corporal Wanted
to be Sure His Gren-
AIDES Were Used.
1Rr Associated Pressl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 1S.-American troops
GENERATING on the Lorraine sector have
taken over control of 40 Mans Land
PatrolinS parties are making almost
nightly visits up to the German wire
entang!ements without encounter1ns
any resistance. A lieutenant ana
party OF twelve have made five hour
exploring trip penetrating TO the Ger
man third line and making maps OF
machine guns and sniper posts and
string points without being seen by
the enemy.
Twice in "a hours an American com
pany has assisted French troops IN
a neighboring sector to regain trenches
temporarily taken by the Germans.
The company was led by captain who
took his troop over the top in the face
of the most violent machine gun and
artillery fire. Each time he succeeded
in driving out the enemy and tnfltct-
iu5 heavy damage.
). uic.t pathetic story from the
American line is that Of a young cor
poral who was wounded fatally after
fighting for four hours. A piece OF
skrSpAeI struck him in the head. he
had a grenade neach hand. Giving
them to his companions he said:
ct guess I'm done. Please write to
NV mother and tell her how it hap
pened, but here take these grenadea
and for Gods sake don't waste them
The corporal fell in a faint and died
in a hospital the next day without re-
gaining consciousness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
RAILROADS WILL
PAY full PRICE
FOR THEIR FUEL
President Intervened Upon
the Side of the Fuel Adj
ministration.
RAILWAY ADM. LOSES
Arrangement is a Complete
Victory for Operators
Contention.
CBy Associated Prcssr

WASHINGTON, April Is
Railroads will hereafter
purchase their coal at the
full market price and cars
will be evenly distributed at
all mines under an arrange
ment reached by the railroad
and fuel administrations.
The plan was accepted 81
ter President Wilson inter
vened to settle differences
between Fuel Administrator
Garfield and John Shelton
Williams. Director Of Pur-
chases for the railroad adj
ministration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
R0TARIANS HEAR
BUSINESS TALKS
Weekly Meeting Today Prov
ed to be Unusually In
teresting-

The MONDAY luncheon OF the Fair
mont Rotary club today was especially
interesting through a series Of five
minute talks on various lines OF bust
ness by representatives 81 those par
ticu.a. branches Of rtdae. all o: which
explained the reasons of the starting
advance in prices and argued for con-
seryation or the encouragement OF pro-
duction.
The addresses we're IN line with the
decision of the Entertainment commit
tee to have talks by members on their
line OF business, whiSh is fulfilling the
designs of Rotary which is TO give the
individual an interest in his business
outside of ere noney-makinS and give
him a chance to command the bust
ness of his fellow members not simply
because he is a Rotarian but because
he takes mere interest in his bust
ness and serves better" than anyone
else :, that line.
Ja1aes c. Welton made forcible
talk on shoes" c. W. Corbin gave
many interesting details in regard TO
Wholesale Groceries" J. l. Hall
brought ont many of the facts in con
nection with handing Hardware. w
r. Crane presented Drugs" in new
line and ]. H. Rownd. whose subjects
were Cotton. Wool and Linen. made
an appeal for the raising OF more
sheep ain com lection vita an aule dis
cussion OF these lines.
The committee on the ''Ladies' Rest
Room" sought where there is now a
barber shop in the court horse was
named by President Paul LANCE and
is c. D. Robinson, ]. N. Jacobs and. A.
G. Martin. It was made plain that
the Rotary club endorsed this PROPOSE
ton and that the committee should
draft resolutions and present the mat
ter to the county court. ". J. Wiegel.
chairman OF the civic committee, re-
ported that his committee had taken
the matter Of an automobile cop up
with the Board of Affairs which had
agreed to cooperate with the county
court in providing this improvement
in handling motor traffic.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
LOAN MEETINGS
N COUNTY TOWNS
WELL ATTENDED
Four Minute Men and Local
Committees are Coop
Grating Well.

Liberty Loan committees and Four
Minute Men throughout the county
are working together faithfully and en-
Enthusiastically In the interest Of the
Third Liberty Loan campaign. Five
patriotic meeting we're held yesterday
and FIVE Others are scheduled for the
near future.
Yesterday evening a patriotic meet,
ing was held at Baxter with several
Fairmont speakers attending and max
ing addresses. The speakers were II.
H. Rose, Smith Hood, and NJ G.
Lough-
Avery interesting meeting was held
last night at Rivesville in the RiveS.
vile school house. attended by a
large crowd of peopie from tag sec
ton. Mrs. ]. Walter Barnes gave a
very instructive talk on Food Corser.
vation' followed by al address by
Commissioner Ira L. Smith on the
Third Liberty Loan campaign. Mrs.
Daisy Clayton is chairman OF the
Woman's Liberty Loan committee OF
and others.
A patriotic meeting was held yes.
terday evening al Rymer. about eight
/
lie spirited men from: Warrington who
helped In arranging the meeting walk
ed three miles over muddy roads to
attend. The principal speakers were
L. S. Schwenlz and Prof. D. 4. Ward.
The eNthodist Episcopal Sunday
school orchestra from Huntington
made the trips to Rymer and render.
id several excellent musical selec'
tions
The patriotic rally at Huntington
yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
was a great success. The principal
speaker OF the afternoon was Captain
Edward Ward. who is spending two
days in the county in the interests Of
the Third Liberty Loan campaign. He
talked OF the great war and told OF
many interesting experiences. he him
self having seen three years Of actual
service on the western front as chap
lain in the British army.
Following the meeting at Manning
ton Captain Ward returned 10 FAIR
mont where yesterday evening he az
dressed an audierce at the Presby-
terrain church At noon today Captain
Ward went to MouonGah where he adj
dressed a patriotic meeting there.
me spSdhA!G va i'0iH - t"S 49,
Captain Ward taking from the porch
Of the Currey building.
Among the most important meetings
scheduled for tie future IS the meet
ing TO be held tomorrow night at An
ra3elIe. Were few patriotic meetings
have been held thus far ARRANGEMENTS
for the meeting we're completed 0S
Superintendent Beeson 81 The -Four
States Coal Company. Albert J. Kern
chairma=; OF :ie Fair.no2. four MN
ute Men has been engaged 60 acdress
tcor:lnued on Page (4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
THIS weeks coal
CAR SUPPLY IS
VERY UNUSUAL
Vice President Davis of the
B. so. Spent Short Time
Here Today

The car supply in the Fairmont dis
trict has been the best this week that
the region has enjoyed in :ons time.
On Monday 1858 cars came TO the
Mc2ongah division Of the Baltimore
& Ohio. or Tuesday 7S6 cars. on We'd
nesdsy 1883 cars and today 1884 cars.
The e1lpties come to the region I'M
der assigned Ger policy favored by the
railroads which does not make an
equal distribu ton among mines so
that The better car supply for the re-
gion as indicated in the railroad re-
ports does rot necessarily mean that
every mine in The district has a car
supply. The fairly good car supply Of
Wednesday was so uncommon and
uI->sUal that it was commented upon
several times at the Wednesday meet
ing of the FajTmont Coal Club, This
morning J. NJ. Davis. vice president of
the Baltimore G Ohio. came 70 Fair
mont and Genera! Supt Scoat who was
at the coal club meeting yesterday
remained OYER to nset him here. the
two going to Wheeling from this
point i 3. Williams. railroad man
for the rTair:Gont district working in
con junction wifi the District Repre-
sentatives's office o: The Fuel Admin
istration. is in Fairmont and was
here when vice Fresiden; Davis made
his visit.
Coal Notes.
Chief Ea-l Henry Of the state de-
ma rtment Of mines IS at his Old home
in Mason county in response to
message that his father. Darius Hen
~. Sr. is seriously Ill.
J Walter Barnes. federal Fuel Nd
miuistrator FOX West Virginia. leaves
next TUESDAY evening for BIueheld.
where he will conduct a conference or
county cf7airmen OF coal committees
and will 20 from there TO Huntington
for a meeting of the West Virginia
coal Operators ASSOCIATION on Apr!
% The April number Of the Coal IN
dustry'' a trade publication at Pitts
bureh which IS four months old. has
Storage Battery Locomotives in
Mines as its leading article by A. G.
CaIlan. head OF the mining depart
meat OF the West Virginia university.
The May number Of "Our own
People" the monthly magazine OF en-
Moves OF the Davis S'oai and Coke
Company has been received and is
edited along lines calculated to inspire
patriotism as well as interest IN INN
ing. A feature OF that magazine IS
an 'shonor rolf In which miners earn
ing 5000 a month or more are rated
as FIRST class and those making from
Sis 10 $500 are rated as second
class
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
Farming Pursuits
Greatly Increased

More tillins Of the soil is being done
in Marion county this year than any
tine IN its history repo-y people who
travel extensively within its confines.
More ploughing has peen done and
larger and more extensive gardens
have been plantd in both the towns
and the rural districts generally.
PIoughing for the most part is we'll
underway. although some farmers yet
have quite 4 little to do. The ideal
spring weather for several weeks in
March gave the farmers a splendid
opportunity 10 get busy and they for
the most part grasped it without de-
lay.
Farmers generally here have patriot.
icaIly responded 20 the request OF the
United States government and the
state authorities to plant more"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-18
Manned Soldier Here
From Battle Front

Walking with the aid OF cane,
Bombadier Jack Clifford. an American.
OF Denver. Col. was seen on the
streets of Fairmont this afternoon.
having stopped here en- rotue for Pitts
burgh. Clifford, who served in tho
Fourteenth battalion OF the Canadian
artillery, had 4 leg shot off while en-
gagged in battle on the western front,
and is now obliged to nobble along on
cork member.
Clifford came here from West
Union, W. Va. and Marietta, O., and
is engaged in addressing meetings II
the interest Of the third Liberty bond
issue, serving in that capacity for the
United States government. Clifford
claims he Is the first American TO be
decorated for bravery, having been
presented with distinguished con-
duct medal