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The courier-index., 1918-12-06
FROM VIRGIL H. BONNER

Mrs. Robt S. McCiintock is in re- ceipt of the following letter from Virgil H. Bonner:
 France, Nov. g, 1918 Dear Mary Francis: l promised you when I was in Ma rianna a year ago that I was going to write to you. l can't say how hard you have looked for that promised ! letter, but Pm sure you expected that I'd do as l promised Pm almost ashamed to write after waiting so long a time. But Pm not going to make myself out a - The time I've had for writing letters hasn't. been much. I really haven't written to mother, sister and the others as often as I should. Lots of times I've been where I could have written, but couldn't get stationery, or any kind of writing material.
 But l am not offering any of these things as excuses for no; writing to you before this time. l have writteR so many different ones practically the same letters, because of there being put war news ana l dIn urea WflIlnS it. think I'll be back though, before long, then I can tell the whole story,
 or the part of it l played, or saw l played
 We (our division just returned 1 from the front couple of days ago., making our fourth tour of duty in the 1 line, once in a drive which is said to | have been the biggest drive of the 1 war. We were in it five days. In real battle we advanced about 20 kliometers and captured eight towns and lots of prisoners. I'd like to re-
 late the whole thing to you. but it
 might not get to you, as the censor
 is always on the job.
 It is pretty late now, and my can
 dle is only about half an inch long,
 so I'll have to hurry and bring this
 to a close. Write to me whenever
 you find time. l shall be glad to get l a letter from you Give Aunt Cara and all my love.
 ! I am oyur cousin,
 | VIRGIL H. BONNER.
The courier-index., 1918-12-06

How much do you lack having the crops gathered? Not any, guess. What is cotton worth pound now? heard it was 39 and 40 cents. If it is it ought to be pretty good this year Mother, l had a letter from Aunt Alice the other day and she says cotton is not very good in Texas. I don't think 1 will ever make any more cotton. think will work for Uncle Sam the rest of my days, for I like to work for him. We'll. I can't think of much to write this time. Tell all the folks hello for me will ring off for this time, so write real soon and a long letter
 z Your son,
 c. E. PRECISE
The courier-index., 1918-12-06

france, Oct. Z1. My Dear Mother:
 It has been. nearly three weeks since I have written you, so l guess it is about time to get busy.
 You see, have just gotten back from the front and while l was up there l went over the top four times. Believe me, we are giving those Ger mans a fit. When we start after them they hold up both hands and hollow "kamerad," We captured almost 4,00O prisoners in our last drive. am fighting with the 33rd division.
 A good many of the prisoners thinK there will be peace even before Thanksgiving. It really can't come too soon for us, but we want last ing peace, and we won't quit until Germany surrenders. and l think they are about to do that
 I have seen several airplane fights and every time our planes have won. In other words. we are superior to the Germans in every way. Their good times have come to a close. guess nearly everybody at home is drafted by this time, aren't they? We'll, will write more next time. Win close with love and kisses.
 Your loving son,
 JACK.
The courier-index., 1918-12-06

here every year. You see, it is a summer resort You must not worry apout me, for am getting along fine.
 With Love,
 JACK.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Stock Brings High Prices
At Sale Near EiIIeY, Neb

Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 1.-(Special,)
A stock sale at the farm of c. A.
Burbank. near Filley, Melted $1,000
High prices prevailed. A COW and
calf sold for $26S, hogs averaged
500 and sheep $40 per head. Mr..
Burbank expects to retire.
Albert Green, aged 50, member of
the real estate firm of Green & Son,
died yesterday of pneumonia, fol-
lowing influenza. He is survived
by a widow and two daughters.
The influenza situation here was
much improved yesterday, only two
new cases being reported as against
y cases the previous day. There
were two deaths from the disease
yesterday.
Word was received here yester-
day stating that Conrad Bott Of
Blue Springs had been wounded in
action in France, and is in hos
pital. He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Conrad Bot.
Corp. Will McKissick, son of for
mer State Senator J. w. McKissick,
has been sent to an officers training
camp at Camp Grant, Ill. He was
stationed at Camp Dodge.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02

Of NORTH BEND
FOR SED|TI0N
Resident of Dodge County
Town for Thirty Years
Faces Charge of De-
riding Home Guard.

Fremont, Neb., Nov. Especial
Telegram. Ernest Kern, North
Bend attorney, was arrested this
afternoon on a warrant charging
him with seditious utterances. The
complaint was filed against Mr..
Kern by County Attorney J. c.
Cook on information furnished by
members of the North Bend home
guards and prominent North Bend
citizens. The information sets
forth that the defendant interfered
with enlistments in the military or
ganization.
He is alleged to have "villihed
and derided" the officers OF the
company. Mr.. Kerns has been a
resident of North Bend for more
than 80 years. He gave bond for
his appearance next Wednesday,
when he will be given preliminary
hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Closing Ban in Fremont
To Be Lifted Next Monday

Fremont, Neb., Nov. l.-(Special.)
The board of public works at a
meeting today decided to lift the
closing ban next Monday. City
Physician H. N. Morrow reported
that the epidemic is ON the wane, ac-'
cording to reports from physicians,
but it was deemed advisable to keep
the embargo on to prevent the usual
Saturday crowds. No church serv-
ices will be held in Fremont Sum-
Law.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Lincoln School Board
Paws Teachers in Full

Lincoln, Nov. l.-(Special,)-It is
understood that some of the school
boards of the state have been OPP
posed to paying salaries of teach
ers during the time the schools
have been closed because Of the in
fluenza epidemic. The Lincoln
school board has ordered all salaries
paid during the time as much of the
lost time will be made up as much
as possible during the holiday and
spring vacations.
This information was wired to
the National Education association
by E. c. Folsom of the Lincoln
school board and this morning Mr..
Folsom received the following tele-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
"Hurrah for the Kaiser"
Gets German Ride on a Rail

Evanston, Wye. Nov. l.-(Spe-
cial)-Ridden on a rail through the
streets of Evanston by a crowd of
his former working companions, Ed
ward Knott, a German employed
in the local brewery, landed in Jail
to await the coming of federal Of
hcials. Knotz had been reported
to the brewery management for Sc
ditious remarks and was discharged.
Filling up with liquor, he went back
to the brewery shouting "Hurrah
for the kaiser" when workmen rode
him on a rail. He was arrested and
will be held for federal agents on 4
charge of sedition.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
County Chairmen Meet
For War Work CamDaiun

Fremont, Neb., Nov. 1.-(Special.)
County chairman from the five
counties in district No. J of the
united war work campaign, met last
evening to discuss plans for the drive
to be held November II to IS. O..
H. Manold of Omaha, state public
ity manager, outlined the plans for
the campaign in the state. ]. L.
Kohler of Fremont, campaign direc-
tor of the district, told of the con-
ference in Chicago when 1900 repre-
sentatives from the IA states in the
central division, were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Former Table Rock Boy
Killed on Battle Front

Table Rock, Neb. Nov. 1.-(Spe-
cial.)-Word has reached here OF
the death of Ralph Bennington, a
former Table Rock boy, in France,
who was gassed and also severely
wounded. His parents live in Itch
field, Neb., but lived in this vicinity
for many years.
The remains of Jeffie Carter, ED
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Carter
of this place, who died in Lincoln
on Tuesday, was brought here for
interment yesterday, which was in
the Table Rock cemetery. He was
about 40 wears old.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Mrs. Upton, Niece Of
General Pershinu, Dead

Lincoln, Neb,, Nov. Mrs. May
Upton. a niece Of Gen. John J.
Pershing and a sister Of Col. Rich
ard Paddock, 4 member of General
Pershing's staff, died here today.
Death was due to blood poisoning.
Mrs. Tipton's death occurred at
the home of Mrs. D. NJ. Butler, a
sister of General Pershing.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Influenza Situation
In State Still improves

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. l.-Sixty-
three deaths from Spanish influenza
and 1900 new cases of the disease
in Nebraska were reported to the
State Boar6 OF Health since yester-
day, the board announced today.
The general epidemic situation con-
tinues to improve, however, the
state health officials said.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Fremont Man to Enlist in
QuartermaSter'S Corps

Fremont, Neb., Nov. 1.-(Special.)
Charles Morehouse, Fremont bus
mess man, and partner of Mayor
Wiley, left for Kansas City to en-
list in the quartermaster's depart
ment. Mr.. Morehouse is graduate
of Culver Military academy. His
brother, Nye Morehouse, Omaha at
torney, is a major in the army. Mr..
Morehouse has wife and three
children. He waived deferred class
ifcation ard was placed in Class /.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
At
CAMP FUNSTON
CAST BALLOTS
Men in Training Eligible to
Vote Given Privilege at
State Building in
Cantonment.

Camp Funston, Kan, Nov. l.
Residents of Nebraska in training
here, eligible to vote at the general
state election, started balloting to-
day at the Nebraska building. Ar
rangements had been made to trans
port voters of the various companies
to the polling places at designated
hours, so as to avoid confusion.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02

gram from ]. w. Crabtree Of the
national organization:
Your telegram telling how the
Lincoln school board was handling
the question of teachers pay during
the epidemic is most useful to us.
We hold up this action as standard
for action of other boards"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Fifty Dead in Wreck
Of Patrol Boat GaIiano

Ottawa. Nov. 1.-The entire crew
of 50 men of the Dominion naval
patrol steamer Galiano was lost
when the vessel foundered in a
storm off Charlotte Island, B. c.,
October 80, it was announced here
today by the naval service depart
ment
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
At German Camps.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The names
OF Americans in German prison
camps were announced today by
the War department as follows: At
Camp (unknown), wounded: Cap
tain Hayden P. Mayors, San An
tonic, Tex. At Rastatt: Private
Frank R. McNease, New Brighton,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Phelps County Pioneer
Dies of Briqht'S Disease

Holdrege, Neb., Nov. l.-(Spe-
cial. )-Nels H. Kronquest died
Thursday of Bright's disease. He
was one of the early settlers Of
Phelps county, locating in Holdrege
in 1884. He is survived by his wife
one son and two daughters.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02

Miss Marguerite Cogan, daughter
of Battalion Chief P. M. Cogan of
the fire department. died Thursday
of Spanish influenza in her home,
1907 South Twentieth street. She
was a graduate of Saint Mary's
senior department of music and we'll
known in the city. The funeral will
be held Saturday morning at 10
o'clock in Saint Patrick's church,
with interment in the Holy
Sepulchre cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
High Priced Dollar.

Annoy, China, Nov. 1.-(By As
ISOLATED Press. 1.-The American
dollar today was quoted at liz,
silver.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
The Bees
Free Shoe Fund
To Buy Shoes
For Shoeless Children

"Not very much but given glad
ly to a splendid cause" writes
Tom Flynn.
Il live in Kansas but I want to
help" says Laura E. Lewis.
This is the day the kiddies will
begin to get their shoes. A num-
Der of deserving families have
been found and approved by the
committee and the children will
be fitted to nice new shoes today
so that they may 60 to school
Monday warm and comfortable.
All applicants are asked to APP
ply to the committee at the board
Of education rooms on the sixth
floor of the city hall any after
noon between the hours of 4 and
S. Bring note from your
teacher, saying that you deserve
the shoes.
Previously acknowledged. .$43o.75
F. Weber, Broadwater, Neb. 500
He1Ao Turr;a ;orol,, Neh 1(l0
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-02
Three Express Companies \
Ellie EARNINGS Statement

From a Staff Correspondent.
Lincoln, Nov. l.-(Special) "a
report of the gross earnings of three
of the express companies doing
business in the state has been filed
with the secretary of the State
Board of Assessment with the
amount due the state on the 2 per
cent tax on receipts as follows:
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
SCOTT PERRY WILL
. QUIT RATHER THAN
co BACK TO BRAVES

DETROIT. June Ri mean to stick
to what 1 said two months ago and quit
baseball rather than Join the Braves"
said Scott Perry. the big pitcher. on be-
ing informed that the National Commits
sion had awarded him to the Boston Ma
tional League club.
II shall never play with Stallings'
team. I was not treated fairly by Stall
ings. and rather than go back to his
club I'll quit playing. II l can't stay
with Connie Mack I'll probably go to
work in a shipyard,"
Connie Mack declined to discuss the
decision Of the commission.
Perry was sold to Boston by Atlanta
for 800, Of which 500 was paid when
ne jumped the Braves on June IL 1911.
Perry was idle the remainder Of the sea
son Of 1917.
This spring. as Boston did not include
his name In its reserve list, Atlanta sold
Perry to the Mackmen- Boston complain
ed, demanding that the original agree
ment be carried out.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
MISS DURACK WILL
MAKE AMERICAN
DEBUT THIS WEEK

The first Of q long series OF cham
pionship races In which Miss Fanny
Durack, the sensational Australian
girl swimmer. will compete while on
her tour OF -Ameriea will be staged
at Los Angeles, California Saturday.
The most expert Pacific coast mer-
maids have entered this race in the
hope that one will be able TO lead
the Australian champion across the
finish line.
OF course the talent that Miss Du-
rack will be asked to meet the end OF
this week will not in any way COM
pare with that which she is sure to
find arrayed against her later in the
season Her debut In this country
will attract wide attention Her time
for the event will be compared with
the best made by Claire Galligan Fin
ney, Charlotte Boyle, olga Dorferd.
Gertrude Artlet, Dorothy Burns, the
pick, Of American mermaids.
Should the Australian champion
fail to equal the time OF her Ameri-
can rivals she will have little chance
for triumphs. American girl swim
mers are sure to improve in their per-
formances when put to the crucial
test The fact that Charlotte Boyle
is Just beginning TO strike her real
gait in the water gives local enthusi-
asts hope for an American victory.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
Golfers to Have
Special Balls

Chick Evans, Jim Barnes,
Walter Hagen, and Fred Nc
LeOd will have special golf balls
for their big exhibition Red
Cross match which will be play
ed at Columbia Country Club
Saturday morning and after
noon.
A brand new box Of balls for
each golfer will be presented be-
fore the match starts. The balls
were specially made. They are
on hand for the match.
Not every golfer plays with
the same kind Of ball. Evans,
for instance, is a long driver
and uses a heavy ball, No. 40.
Hagen uses a 40. Barnes and
Mcleod use 80 and 80 balls.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
ATHLETIC AWARDS
FOR FOUR SPORTS
WON BY QUARTET

Among the athletes OF the high
schools who received awards today
for activities in various sports four
youngsters were honored by winning
letters in no less than four different
branches OF athletics.
Sam Solomon. OF Central High
School. already possessed Of letters
for football and basketball. got in
on the awards for track and swim
ming.
At Western two lads, Donald Wight
and Everett Burke. received letters
which brought their totals up to four.
Wight was awarded letters in base
ball and track, already having re-
ceived his football and, basketball
letters this year Burke was on the
basketball. team last winter and
won letters in baseball, track and
tennis this spring.
Morris GuTevich. at Tech, re7
ceived letters in football and basket
ball, and was awarded letters for
baseball and track this spring.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
new YORK ALDERMEN
WANT SUNDAY GAMES

NEW YORK, June IS. - Sunday
baseball as a war measure. 25 per
cent Of the gross receipts to be shared
among the Red Cross and kindred
organizations, will be considered by
the local board OF aldermen at its
next meeting.
A proposed amendment to the code
OF city ordinances to that effect has
been introduced by Alderman John }:
RYAN Of the Coney Island district and
is assured OF warm support by lovers
OF sport among the city fathers.
The amendment provides that sun
day baseball will be allowed for the
duration OF the present var with
Germany, provided that one quarter
Of the gross receipts is given in
equal proportion to the American Reo
Cross, the Y. II. c. A, K. OF {. and
the Y. NJ. IT. A.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13

Things began happening about a.
week ago, when Torpedo Division
was summarily tossed out Of the
leadership. The tailend team, Ord
nance Division, got going merrily
and bounced Sterzer's team on the
perch. Jack Crooke's Cloffeps Divi-
sion team went into the lead.
QUADRANGLE proved tough one FOR
the Clohsps, although they strength
ened their lead with a win. Tool and
Miscellaneous Division, which had
good chance to hop right into hrst
place, dropped an unexpected one to
the Gun Division team.
Then the Quadrangle team hammered
the Gun men for a win and got up a
notch. CIotfeps expected to get out
to q fancy lead on Monday at the
expense Of the Ordnance players. The
Cloneps were surprised out Of their
lives and dropped the game
AZ matters stood yesterday with
Torpedo and Tool and Miscellaneous
scheduled, the fans found the sched-
ule a folloWa:
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
MAY TRAIN
UNCLE SANS FLYERS

PHILADELPHIA, June 13.-LawsCn
Robertson. trainer OF the track ath-
letes at the University OF Pennsy.-
vanla. has been offered 4 position IN
the United States service with the
rank OF captain. Robertson has bern
requested to take this position by
Walter Camp, n charge OF Govern
ment athletic activities.
Robertson is asked to take charge
Of the physical training of the men
in the aviation branch OF the service.
He said today that he would like {"
accept. and probably will do so IL
the university will release him from
his contract
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
YERKES WONT GIVE UP
HIS JOB FOR BASEBALL

PHILADELPHIA, June 13.-Jack
Hendricks, manager OF the St Louis
Cardinals, has at last given up all
hope OF having Steve Yerkes report
to him. Yerkes conferred with Hen
bricks here last night
steve says that he will remain at
Steelton," says Hendricks. "He likes
his job. and can play ball once
week, which he says is better than
taking a chance with the major
leagues"
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
LEONARD AND LEWIS
TO APPEAR IN RING

NEW YORK, June 13.-Two boxing
champions will appear in a big car
nival to be staged at Madison Square
Garden June 20, the War Hospital
Entertainment Association announced.
Benny Leonard has volunteered his
services and will meet any opponent
selected for him. Ted Lewis, the well
terweight champion, will also appear.
There will be ten six-round bouts.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
PLAY IN FINAL.

Play in the final round Of the Chevy
Chase golf tourney for women for the
French Commission Cup will be held
at the club today. Mrs. Emory Smith
meets Mrs. c. r. Stetson. Mrs. Smith
defeated Miss Louise Lacey yester-
day. and Mrs. Stetson defeated Mrs.
Quentin Feitner.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
GRIFFS' BIG RALLY IS
ENOUGH TO BRING WIN
By SID C. KEENER.

LOUIS, 1SJust Griffith predicted look bad
spots club for the When the Gf
the Browns the game the SERIES
place, and trailing to in the third
innings yesterday did Grhs
n his first trip here.
that game though
guy They Outpayed by eight
then Unexpectedly unexpected
happen frequently baseball they plate
with 6to-4 victory led division
The Washington times., 1918-06-13

bursements, Ordnance, Navigation, c.
order.
Ordnance won a regular slugfest
yesterday from the Supply and Ac-
counts team. The score was II to 6
in favor OF the Ordnance team. Braund
pitched for the winners and got three
hits out OF three times up. Busby.
shortstop OF the winners, connected
for four out OF five.
The Premiers stopped the Stantons
yesterday when Klein pitched a no-hit
game. Stanton got one run and the
final count was 8 to !.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
CHARLIE WHITE TO BOX
IN Big WAR FUND SHOW

CHICAGO, June 13.--Nate Lewis.
manager OF Charlie White and other
hstic stars, announced today that the
Cleveland Boxing Club will stage a
big war fund night show July Q. Nate
has consented to donate Charles
services against any lightweight the
club secures.
Pal Moore. Mike O'Dowd. Ted
Lewis. and Jack Britton are sure
to appear. Efforts are being made to
get Packey Mcfarland and Mike Glib
bOns.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
YARD LEAGUEFANS
SEE GREAT TITLE SCRAP

Navy League watching the closest staged
Uncle Sans workers and
number partisan the back
ing their for a win Of the pennant
There Any Of the
teams battling likely through with Upses
daily northeast finding worth while
Yard lads their daily efforts at Union
Isazns Pnrktn throR of the leadershp
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
WIN "EREsH" TILE.

business High. School freshmen
were awarded the baseball title Of
the high schools. having won four
games and lost none. Central and
western were tied for second. with
two wins and two losses. while East
ern and Technical won none and lost
four.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
BIG LEAGUE BIFFERs.
TOURNEY UNDER WAY.

Princeton Tennis Club Juniors are
fighting it out in their first tourna-
ment today. The singles got under
way yesterday. Pete Knapp is in
charge Of the affair. Sixteen entrants
took part in the first round. which
was completed.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
LEADS IN AWARDS.

Central leads in athletic awards
for the year. Seventy athletes have
received &C" this season. Tech has
awarded 60 letters; Western. 81; Bus
mess, IS, and Eastern, so.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
REDS LOSE sREssLER.

NEW YORK, June 13-Rube Bres-
sler, the Cincinnati Reds. southpaw
twirler, has been notified that he
must report June "a for military
duty. He belongs at Lock Haven, Pa.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
MceooRTY A CORPORAL.

CAMP GRANT June 13.-Eddie Nc
Goorty, the middleweight boxer, who
entered the army as a private. has
already been made a corporal. and is
said to be on his way 10 higher
things.
The Washington times., 1918-06-13
PLAYERS ATTACK UMPs.

BALTIMORE, June l3.-When Law
ry's hit down first base line was
called fair. giving the Orioles a tie
yesterday, the Jersey City players
surrounded and assaulted Umpire PR
man. Pitcher I.aBate and Jack Fleig-
er, a subcatcher, were arrested.