Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

Experience with a German sub marine was what prompted a young Hollander to enter the United States and serve as @ private. A former lieu tenant under another flag declares that after the war he will remain in this country "and be a good citizen of the Uhited States"
 His people are in Holland and he has not had letter from them or anyone else since 1917 and letters make him feel better"
 To a man who befriended him and the other boys in service now stationed at Roosevelt Dam he writes as fol- lows:
 Roosevelt Dam, May q. 1918. Dear Mir. -.
 have received your most welcome letter this morning. was at Granite Reef for a few days so was not able to write to you. We just had bugle sent to us last week and we have plenty of books and papers because they come in every day. l see by your letter that you will help our boys at Roosevelt as much as you can and we are glad there are so many people around here willing to help the soldier boys.
 There is only one thing I need and l hope that you can help me. We have lots of water here for swimming and bathing but I have no bathing suit Now ask you your help in this mat ter and hope you will send one and tell me how much it cost It is very lonely up here for us boys and We are glad 10 have people around us. We are not homesick but trenchsick and sure will be glad to go across and lick the kaiser.
 I have been only one year and eight months in this country and I was formerly a lieutenant on a passen- ser ship. I have been all over the world and have had good education in my native country. I was born in Amsterdam. Netherlands. I made my first trip in 1916 from Paramaribo Guiana, and three days before WI got to New York a U boat blew our ship up. but the crew was saved and taken to New York. The reason came into the United States army is 10 fight the Germans and gain re- venge, and hope to meet the kaiser over there some day. My parents live still in Holland and they are glad tc help Uncle Sam. I didn't have any. body in this country to write to me and the last letter I received was ir 1917. Don't you think it must be fine 10 get a letter from home sometimes I know that when the war is over and no Germans are left. I will stay in tho United States and will be a good citi- zen. I hope that you will never for. get me. but drop me a line once in . while for I know it makes me fee better.
 am on guard tonight from 10 to o'clock so have to close but next time I will write you some more about my. self and hope to hear from you soon The best regards from the boys anC your friend,
 Yours truly,
 PRIVATE JOHN MEEUIvIS,
 Det; Co. L. S5th Infantry.
 The large shipments from Phoeni: each week indicate the big work tha is being accomplished here. Tn chapter activities are increasing rathe than diminishing during the warn spring days. the women workers real i5ing the enormous demand that vii be made on the Red Cross not onl during the summer but the early au tumn. On Wednesday eleven case were shipped from Phoenix to the Pa cific division headcuarters. The ship ment contained 9120 surgical dressings 5ss hospital garments, and 222 knitte garments.
 There is general rejoicing at Re Cross headuuarters that the associa ton has been made exempt from tn war tax on freight and express an long distance telephone messages an teiegrams.
 The appointment of Mrs. Pliny { Tharaldson as chapter supervisor summer activities of the Junior Re Cross has met with the approval the Red Cross leaders who have cam paigned with Mrs. Tharaldson and au preciate her wonderful interest an enthusiasm in the work.
 During the weeks drive, Mrs. W. I James. chairman of the supplies re ceived many direct contributions fc the Red Cross. One little woman ar Deared at the chamber of commerc headquarters even before the fir carly workers had arrived. Tn h, hand she carried a small tin coffee ca in which a small slot had been mad She explained to Mrs James that tf can stood in the dining room and an member of the family leaving scra on his plate was required to drop penny in the slot. The can was brin full of pennies which were turned ov' to the Red Cross.