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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

Il The following personal letter from
the editor of the Good Roads in Flor
ida magazine opens up a new line of
thought. Just a little boosting and
Tarpon Springs can be filed with
summer visitors. Mr.. Arnold offers
to help us along. Any suggestions
from Tarpon Springs people will be
gladly accepted. The letter follows:
Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 20, 1918.
Mr.. l.. L. Lucas,
The Evening Leader,
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Dear Sir:
We have been so horribly delayed
on "Good Roads" this month on ac-
count of the unparalleled demand for
other work that couldn't be held up
that we are using only two of your
halftone cuts and are sending you
back the others as they are the ones
we presume you can use to best adj
vantage in your Washington's Birth
day number. We have a very beauti-
full picture of Glenola point in an
ad of Mr.. Beekman's and that will
take the place of one of yours.
We most thoroughly appreciate
your help and interest in this matter
and now want to ask you another IA
vor because we feel that we are not
doing Tarpon Springs quite the good
turn that we could.
Tarpon Springs strikes me as being,
in way, good place for Florida
people to spend the SUMMER months.
Am / right?
1t is rather late in the season for
this article to do you much good for
the tourists SO why not let US get up
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
Honor Roll of
Florida's Hotels

An honor roll of Florida hotels and
restaurants observing the food admin
istration program is to be published
periodically by Harry L. Beeman, ho-
tel representative of the food admins
tration in this state. In the matter of
compiling blacklist of those who do
not conform, Mr.. Beeman says that,
while he has information concerning
some hotels and restaurants which are
not cooperating, he believes that the
honor list will make a blacklist un-
necessary.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

The following letter was received,
and thought so well Of that a special
meeting of the Board Of Trade took
place at $3.50 this afternoon to go into
the matter.
It is the hope of the people of Tar
pom Springs who become interested in
this proposition that they will have
the hearty cooperation of all the
towns on the west coast and that new
er again will anyone have to throw
away fish, vegetables, or fruit, as has
been done in the past. All that will
be necessary is to bring these products
to Tarpon Springs where our canning
factory will pay a fair price for ev-
erything which can be put into cans
and eaten later.
The Board of Trade met at 3:45
this afternoon, with the following
members present: Messrs. A. M.
Lowe, Gourley, H. G. Clayton, Lutz,
Lucas, Zimmerman, Louden, Crellin,
Linn West, Roy Fernald, Patterson,
Reigel, Gibble, Vinson, Hicks, Paris
Sakellarides. Mr.. Lowe read the let
ter and the proposition met with the
hearty approval of all present. Mr..
Lowe said gentleman from Elfers
who had heard the proposition this
morning said he would take 1000
and another gentleman in Tarpon
Springs had offered to give suitable
factory site free, either on the river
front or elsewhere.
On motion committee was appoint
ed to go into the matter, consisting
. Of Messrs. Lowe. Louden, West and,
Linn, and they viii call another meet
ing as soon as they can ascertain the
standing of the gentlemen making the
proposition and lind out exactly the
amount of money they intend to put
into the proposition in lieu of the $780,
900 stock which they are to receive.
The Letter and proposition is publish
ed below for the benefit of our peo-
pie. Read it and decide for yourselves
if you think it is good:
Tampa, Fla, Feb. 25, 1918.
Mr.. E. Macrenaris,
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Dear Sir:
On behalf of our associates, O. B.
Kee, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
and ourselves, we, hereby make you
the following proposal for the estab-
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
HERTLING SAYS WILL GIVE SELF.
GOVERNMENT TO LITHUANIA

Amsterdam, Feb. 26-The Central
powers intend to give self-government
to the provinces of Courland and Lii
thunia, Chancellor Won Hertling de-
clared in an address before the reich
stag yesterday. The operations in the
east have for their sole aims the se-
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
GERMAN DELEGATES HAVE GONE
TO BREST-LITOVSk TO CONFER

London, Feb. 26.-The official Rus
sian statement sent out by wireless
yesterday announced that no reply had
been received from Germany to the
Russian communication accepting the
German peace conditions. The an
nouncement was signed by Lenine and
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

curing of the fruits of peace with Tx
raine. Further the chancellor said:
eve do not intend to establish our
selves in Esthonia or Livonia." He
also declared that the Central powers
had freed Poland with the intention of
calling into being an independent
state.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

Trotsky, who again inquired when a
reply will be given and hostilities will
cease.
In the reichstag yesterday Count
Won Hertling announced that the Ger
man delegates had gone to Brest-Li-
tovsk to resume negotiations.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
--LATEST ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
TOLL FROM SOUTHERN RAILROAD
WRECK. is II DEAD

hospitals indicated that thirty-seven
of the most seriously injured are do
ing well. The coroner,s inquest con-
vened at noon today to place the re-
sponsibility for the wreck.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

London, Feb. 26. Pskov, one hun-
dred and seventy-five miles southwest
of Petrograd has been recaptured by
the Bolsheviki, and street fighting is
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
AN UJNFiEARD-OF QUANTITY OF
SHELLS BEING THROWN

French Grand Headquarters, Mon
day.-French raids along the French
front have increased in intensity dur
ing the past month to such an extent
that they become, in some instances,
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
RED GUARDS RESIST GERMAN
ADVANCE

going on there, according to an Elk
change Telegraph dispatch from Pc,
trograd dated Monday. The RED
Guards are said to be resisting the
Germans everywhere.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

Washington, Feb. 26.-Former Pres
ident William Howard Taft was chos-
en- today by representatives of capital
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

real battles in which thousands of men
have been engaged and hundreds of
prisoners taken. The artillery is
throwing an unheard of quantity of
shells.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
EX-PRESIDENT TAFT CHOSEN FOR
CONFERENCE

as their representative for the public
in the joint conference here between
employers and employees to establish
a basis of relations during the war.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

some Of our batteries with gas and
high explosive shells. The American
artillery has replied constantly and is
doing effective work against the en-
enny's front lines.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

Columbia, S. G., Feb. 26.-The toll
Of dead from yesterdays wreck en-
the Southern railroad near here stood
at twelve this morning. Reports from
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
ARTILLERY DUELS CONTINUE

With the American Army in France,
Monday.-Artillery duels in the AM
erican sector northwest of Toul are
growing more intense. Late last ey-
ening the Germans began bombarding
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

.Continued ON page 81
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS

The Evening Leader is the only
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news-the ! : nd most reliable
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-02-26

All the local. county, and state
news-that is news-while it is
news. Boosting Tarpon Springs.
Wide-awake, Truthful, Unafraid
The Washington times., 1918-05-23

We carry . eomplsts gtock % materially -
china decorations. Popular pIicog. III
RATS ART STORE - i3th ~ n. y.
10 ExTERMINATE BED BUGS. roae6is
ants and water bugs. ugo nth Century n
i11 ~ N. ". ap10
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
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The Washington times., 1918-05-23
DEATHS

BooSE-Departed this life In fun triumph q
faith at her late residence, 7s Fentoa Etrest
northeast on wednesday At SIS MAy =
1913. LEANAH, beloved wife OF Jaeob
Boone.
Funeral Saturday. Nay ;, Al / >. ~
from Asbury n Z Church. Eleventh and
X streets northwest she leaves three Boas
two daughters and a brother and thnss
grandchildren. =
The Washington times., 1918-05-23
FOR RENT-RooMS
FURNISHED

one block from car; reason
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The Washington times., 1918-05-23
COLUMBIA RD., 766-Large

front room, suitable for two
gentlemen, on second floor;
$25 for two. %
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON so.
CIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
CENTER

Mr.. w. f. Gossette of Chicago
has accepted a position in Milwau-
kee and is domicilcd at the Cen
ter.
Rev. J. S. Woods has returned
home, after spending two weeks
in Chicago. Miss Sarah Woods
accompanied her father.
The "IIarmony Four" Quar-
tettc consisting Of Messrs. Edward
Fraction, Fred Fielding, La Mar
Collins and j. Walter Minor, Jr.,
are in excellent trim and stand
ready to make engagements. They
make a speciality Of singing Folk
Songs. "
Buy a bond and help our boys
cover there"
Among the latest arrivals at
the Center is DR.. IIoIlcy Of Chi
cago.
The Blade is welcome paper
in our reading room.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
OSHKOSH, WIS.

Mrs. C. A. Scott and sons have
returned home to Chicago, after
a four weeks visit with friends
in this city, Fond du Lac and
Milwaukee.
Messrs. Irwin Mathews and War
den Leach were in the city for a
few hours Sunday evening.
Mrs. Solomon Fowler, Fond du
Las, has been confined to her bed
for several days with severe cold
and cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Smith re-
turned home Sunday evening after
a five weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Arkansas. They
were royalty entertained in all the
cities they visited and received a
cordial welcome home.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. d. ClendenOn
entertained at dinner Sunday III
honor of Mrs. Chester c. Scott.
Others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hooten, Mesdames Ray and Scott,
Messrs. Joe Parker and Winnl-
fred Ray.
Messrs. Jno. Stewart and Abe
Campbell were visitors to the city
last week.
Mr.. Norman Person has gone
home to Chicago to spend his re
lief with his wife
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Smith spent
Sunday in Chicago enroute home,
visited the sick rooms OF j. ii.
Smith. 1920 Crawford Ave. and
VIM. Plummer, Ji44-5th Ave.
Mr. Smith has been sick five
months and Mr.. Plummer met with
a severe accident last Friday. Both
have been employed by the {. q
n. w. r. Il. more than % years.
Mr.. J. w. Smith was successful
in securing many new subscribers
for the Blade while in Arkansas.
Nesdames Maggie G.fdner and
LaIla johnson are the agents there
and we are expecting many more
subscribers in the near future.
The baby girl born to Mr.. and
Mrs Irwin Mathews on the 18th
died last week. Their many
friends sympathize with them in
their loss.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
MILWAUKEE,, WIS.
Special to the Blade.

DR.. w. II. Marshall of Chicago
spent several days in the city on
professional business.
Mr.. S. Benish Of the Benish
Meat Market, 720 Winnebago St,
is very agreeable man to meet
and fair person to deal with.
Miss Anna Yates, niece Of Mrs.
p. c. Clark, who has been spend
ing the winter with relatives in
Ohio and Kentucky, will return
to the city shortly.
Mrs. A. f. Latham is again con
fined to her bed and is thought
to be suffering with pneumonia.
The Mock Male Welding at St.
Mark s Church on the 26th inst.
under the auspices Of the Phyllis
Wheatley Art Club, promises to
be a unique affair.
Mrs. jamie Edwards recently
suffered a very painful injury to
her knee which confined her to
her bed for several days.
a great revival is going on at
the c. NJ. f. Church, conducted by
the Rev. Mrs. o. S. Snellgro, Evan
gclist and Prophetress Of Los An
geles, Cal. Much good is being
done and many brought to the
Church.
Rev. S. Russell, pastor Of Cal
vary Baptist Church will bring his
people to the c. NJ. f. Church at
three o'clock Sunday afternoon,
April 28th and preach as clos
ing chapter to our revival and
then give a free will Offering to
our rally which will close Sunday
night. All cleaners and cards are
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
REMOVE BALLOU, MR.. PRESIDENT

In behalf of an insulted, out
ragged race of twelve million pa
triotic American citizens, we ask
President Wilson to remove Ma
jor-General Ballou of the Ninety
second National Army Division.
We also ask President Wilson as
COMMANDMENTS Chief of the United
States Army and Navy to rescind
forthwith his repulsive Bulletin
35. Nothing short of this, we tell
him and the American people
frankly, will suffice to appease
their wrath and Indignation. No
halfway measures will do. The
people of this Republic, black as
well as white, made the National
Army and all its divisions. The
black citizens of this country are
inherently and constitutionally
equal citizens in this country.
President Wilson must forthwith
tell the American people and the
world whether the Constitution or
General Ballou is right. He must
tell the American public and the
world, as the black sons of Uncle
Sam go forth to do and die for
Democracy in Europe, as to wheth-
er this new Dred Scott Decision
shall stand. He must tell the
world as to whether or not he is
going to send these humbled black
patriots-the flower of the races
vouth-of America into the fight
Cor civilization at this critical
hour dispirited and disconsolate.
He must make this fateful decision
now as to whether he shall send
these thousands of black soldiers
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

to fight for freedom "over there 4,
but I'd submit to Serfdom cover
here. He should do these things
first AS a measure for winning the
war. 4Ie cannot send brow-baten
civil outcasts and social pariahs
again% the German legiOns with
a hope of success. He MUST do
these things as President of all
the people; secondly as a matter
of simple right and justice. The
inhumanity and brutality of the
BallOu order needs no proof or ar
gument. Black Americans ask
you, Mr.. President, further, not to
imperil the success of the Nation S
and the World s cause by sending
to Europe at the head of their
sons this prejudiced and danger
Gus Negrophobe. The man capa-
bic of uttering the following
words in this Republic in this
world crisis should be relegated
to the limbo of the forgotten and
mspeakable past in the South be
fore the war:
The monstrous barbarOus Bal
liu order is a body blow not only
at the American Army, but at the
cause of Democracy and Civiliza-
ton. The Kaiser would prefer it
to a dozen German divisions. The
more vigorously and swiftly
President Wilson rescinds it, the
more quickly he deposes General
BallOu, the greater the service he
will render the cause of the Al
lies.-N. Y. News.
Who made the General?
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

to be reported and prize given
to the one raising the largest
amount.
The old folks concert to be
given 1t the c. Nj. L. Church,
April Both, s =. NJ, is creating
much interest. \ farewell recep-
tion will also be given the Pastor,
who will leave May 1St for Gen
eral Conference, which meets in
Chicago.
We wish to thank the b. Y. w.
5. c. Club for the grand concert
rendered last Thursday night,
which was a brilliant success, also
the friends who aided in making
it sociable.
The Willing Workers, Club.
who are working so earnestly tc
get the Pastor in readiness foI
Conference will meet Friday eve.
ming at the Parsonage to make fl
nal plans. Mrs. Bell Shaw, Chair
man, Rev. W. S. Ferguson, Pas
tor.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
NO As.

The social given by the boys of
Company &, 365th Inf, was "A great
success. The large squad room
was very beautifully decorated
with the national colorS and the
presence of ladies who, in spite of
the inclement weather came from
Chicago and Rockford to enjoy
an evening with the boys of our
company. Too much credit can
not be given to lst Sergt. w. But
len, SgtS. Rapier, jackson. Corp.
Paront and Chef Cook c. G. Ran
son, for the success of the evening
as they all worked untiringly to
see that each visitor was enter
tanned. Music and dancing, with
a two-course dinner made up the
evening program. The relay won
by the boys of Co. G, 365th was
made in 10 minutes flat. Sgt.
John Allen assisted by the other
members of the team, easily ac-
compliShed the feat. They expect
to win other honors before the
season is over.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
SERGT. ROLAND B. SMITH.
Co. l, 365th Infantry

This young man is one Of the
Mess Sergeants of Co. |. He was
born i'll San Bernardino. Cal, at
tended Polytechnic High School,
Los Angeles and Needles High
School, Needles, Cal. He was
drafted from Imperial, Cal, off
the Borders, and assigned to Camp
Washington. In being transferred
from Washington to Camp Grant
he had the honor of being i'll
charge of 410 men and rendered
them safely to his Command. lie
is of a pleasing disposition and
we'll verscd in the Culinary Art.
Before entering the service he was
"A master paper hanger and pain
ter.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago, Apr. %, is.
The Woman 5 Civic League met
Sunday Apr. y, at Quinn Chapel
with a good attendance, much bus
mess was transacted and we all
said goodbye to our own Katheryn
Johnson, Missionary, who leaves
shortly for France to send greet
ingS to the soldiers as we'll as to
break the bread of life to the boys
Over There.
Monday, April %, was a glori-
Gus day for the voters of the Sec
ond Ward their Alderman was
inaugurated to the office of alder
man. Several members of the Sec
ond Ward Republican Club (La-
dies were present among those
present were Mrs. Jessie Il. Bond,
Mrs +. Potts, Mrs. G. Balay, Mrs.
jamie Rhodes, Mrs. Nellie Clay
way, Mrs. E. G. Berry, and others,
1t was an enjoyable evening and
a pleasant sight.
The Quinn Chapel Sunday Fo-
rum met Sunday with good
crowd and a fine program was
rendered. Prof. Hoffman of the
Preparatory School lectured on
Egypt, which was enjoyed by all
present.
All the subscribers who have
not paid their subscriptions will
please do so on Friday night, es-
pecially the ones belonging to
Household No. 1913 as the Repre-
sentative intends going to Madi-
son and wishes to get Strengthened
ont with the Blade to be able to
do a great work for the ensuing
year.
The Mayhower Club gave its
Two Year Anniversary with a
large number present, a good pro.
gram was furnished, also a palat-
able Menu and Sim s Imperial ir-
chestra furnished the music.
The Revival at Quinn Chapel is
getting along nicely.
Mrs. Sarah Chavous, 3606 Fo-
rest Ave, is much better after an
illness of about four weeks.
The funeral of Ben Hall was
held last week after an illness OF
two days with pneumonia.
Do your spring cleaning, about
the house and yards and alleys in
order that you NAV keep in line
with the May or S Proclamation.
All patriotic citizens will buy
Liberty Bonds in this Third Lib
erty Loan.
Help win the war by conserva
tion of foods. d.
If you cannot buy Liberty
Bond, buy Thrift Stamps. Ask
your Postman to tell you about
them.
The Hous hold Club is getting
along nicely with its work; new
members are urged to join.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
AN APPEAL ~ AnE TWELVE
MILLION NEGROES OF THE
UNITED STATES.

Our Nation is engaged in a war
for its very existence. TO win
this war We must save food. grow
great crops of f0odStutfs and sub
stitute other foods for those most
I silly shipped to our associates in
this war and our own soldiers III
France, thousands of whom are
men Of your own race. The Food
Administration realizes that the
Negro people Of this Nation can
be Of the utmost help in food con-
servation and food production.
Every Negro man, man, woman
and child can render a definite
service by responding to the APP
peal and instruction of the Food
administration and its representa-
tives. The Negroes have shown
themselves loyal and responsive
in every national crisis. Their
greatest opportunity of the pres
ent day, to exercise this loyalty,
is to help save and grow food. |
am confident that they will re-
spond to the suggestions of the
Food Administration and thus
prove again their patriotism for
the winning of this war.
(Signed) Herbert Hoover.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

quet at the Y. NJ. c.. A. on Mon
day night.
The many friends of Mr.. Willis
Scott, will be interested to know
that he is organizing what is
promised to be an up-to-date base
ball team despite the fact that
most of the boys of this. eommum-
ity are in the service of their
country. The first business meet
ing will be held Sunday After
noon, April 28th, at the Interstate
lee Cream ParlOr, corner Broad
and Mill SITS. They would like to
hear from teams wishing an en-
gagement on Sundays or Holi-
days.
The joint meeting of BeIoit
Lodge and Household to secure
members was held at the G. A. r.
Hall Monday night. The occasion
was presided over by d. G. d., L.
J. Ousley, Editor j. Anthony Jo-
sey, Supervisor of District No. l,
address the meeting. Much inter
est was manifested and new mem
bers secured.
Mr.. VIM. Tins, 615 St. Paul
Ave-. is on the sick list.
Mrs. Fannie DCWnell, Pontiac
Miss, has come for an indefinite
stay with her daughter Mrs. Mary
Tins.
Mrs. Dickerson, Grand Ave, is
one of Beloit's oldest and most
highly respected citizens.
Mrs. w. S. Williams has been
selected to sell Liberty Bonds in
the present $3,OO0,OO0,00O drive,
also Mrs. A. n. Horn.
Mr. A. W. knight paid our city
visit this week and reports busi-
ness fine this spring.
Mrs. HobsOn and Walker, Gil
lngersoll Street, gave social Apr
10Th for the benefit of the Second
Baptist Church, which was a sue
cess.
Mrs. C. X. Williams, St. Paul
Ave, is planning an extended trip
through the south in the near fu-
ture.
Mrs. j. Betters, Cleveland, O.,
is residing with her mother, Mrs.
Hattie Mayo, 9 Hillcrest. Her
husband is member of the 365th
Infantry, Camp Grant.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Walls have
moved from 1916 9th St. to f.
Broad st.
Mr., Shaw, f. Broad St, is re-
covering from recent illness. He
expects TO make Beloit his home.
Mrs. G. L. Gordon and daugh-
ters are on the sick list.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
PRIVATE HARRY WILLIAMS,
Co. /, 365th Infantry.

This gallant young man was
horn in Wichita, Kas. lie was
drafted at Los Angeles, Cal, Oct.
1917, and assigned to Camp Lew
is, American Lake, Tacoma, Wash.
He has Travelled extensively and
is man OF executive ability.
From Camp Lewis he was trans
ferred to Camp Grant, Co. |, and
is now an efficient cashier in the
Rcgimcntal Exchange. lie spent
the week end in Chicago with his
better half.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
SERGT. JNO. rankin BOBO
Co. L, 365th Infantry

Born in Lewisvillc, Ark, and at
tended Philander Smith College,
Little Rock, Ark. Drafted from
Chicago, Oct. 30, 1917, and as
signed to Co. l., and in a very
short time was made corporal Of
his company. BY strict applica-
ton to duty and a disposition to
duty and a disposition to obey or
ders he was again promoted to
sergeant The men all like his
mode Of action and shows a will
ing disposition to obey. He is
destined to move higher if he con
tinues to pursue his course.