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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
BRITISH FORCES TAKE KEN
Important Port on White Sea Falls
to Allies,

Important Port on White Sea Falls
to Allies.
Rotterdam, July 16.-British forces
have occupied KEN, on the Murman
coast, according to the Frankfurter
Zeitung.
KEN is an important port on the
White sea, 275 miles south of Koia
and 375 miles north of Petrograd, on
the railroad connecting those two
cities.
Recent dispatches reported that a
combined force of Germans and Firms
had reached KEN in their march
against the Allies and anti-Bolsheviki
forces in the Murman region.
1t would appear that this enemy
force either retired before the British
or was driven back in fighting
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
Americans Lose way n Europe.

Geneva, Switzerland, July 16.--Four
American soldiers stationed at the
town of Mouthe, in eastern France
lost their way while on leave and
wandered across the neighboring
Swiss frontier. They were surprised
when stopped by Swiss soldiers, the
Americans at first taking them for
Germans. The entire village Of Soli
lat turned out to see the Americans
Afterwards one Of tho Americans re
marked that Europe was so small
one could cross q frontier every
day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
SPANISH INFLUENZA RACES
illness In Germany Is Due to Hunger
and Exhaustion.

Amsterdam, July 16. - The illness
from which thousands of persons in
German industrial districts are suffer
ing and which has been described as
Spanish influenza is really an illness
due to hunger and consequent exhaus-
tion, the Telegraf says 1t has learned
In various Industrial towns in West.
phalia and the Rhine provinces, the
newspaper reports, many deaths are
occurring daily and the hospitals are
full OF patients suffering with this
malady.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
TOSS THEIR ALL INTO WAR
French Writer Acknowledges Efforts
of British People,

Paris, July 16.-Writing on the sub.
1ect of the British effort from the point
of view of electives, the correspon-
dent at the front for the Petit Pari.
sien says:
"If the British, in imitation of the
Americans, were to disclose to us the
number of contingents sent regularly
to our front and the number of dis.
charged soldiers in factories, in ser.
vices at bases and on the lines of com
munication, we should acknowledge
with admiration the grandeur of Great
Britain's sacrifices.
"The British are throwing their all
into the furnace of war"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
CHINA WILL BUILD VESSELS
Shanghai Yard to Construct Four
Ships for United States

Ships for United States.
Washington, July 16. China has
been added to the list of nations build
ing merchant ships to help defeat Ger.
many.
The Shipping board has awarded
to the Chinese government yard at
Shanghai contracts for four cargo ves-
sells of 1000 tons each and took op-
tions for the building of $4,000 more
tons.
The entire program will involve the
expenditure of perhaps $50, 1000, 900. Ap.
proximately $4,000 tons of steel will
be shipped from this country, but the
engines and other equipment will be
built in China.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
DESTROY 1856 r '0E PLANES
British Army FIiers on Western Front
Drop 3,2a3.

London, July 16.-In one year on
the British Western front the royal
air force has accounted for 3.233 en-
emy airplanes.
In the same period the naval air.
men shot down 623, total OF 1856.
During this period, 1904 British ma
chimes were missing. Ninety-two OF
these were working with the navy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
100000 MEN ARE CALLED
August Summons Takes 1000 Draftees
From Minnesota.

ST. Paul, July ia call for 1000
Minnesota draftees for entrainment to
Jefferson barracks, Mo-, the five days
beginning Aug. 5, has been received by
Adjutant General Rhinow from Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder. It
was the smallest regular call received
in Minnesota since the operation of
the selectiye draft.
Washington advices were that 3O0.-
600 men are to be jnducted into the
service In August.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-07-16
Kaiser's Religious Cousin Dead.

Rome, July 16.-Monsignor Ettiger,
abbot of the Benedictine abbey at
Cava, and cousin of the kaiser, is
dead at Montdcassino.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Officers of Ninth Engineers Planning
Dinner To Honor One of Their Number

lOFFICERS Of the 9Th mounted en-
Ogineers are planning a banquet 10
Capt and Mrs. A. W. Wheeler Monday
evening, to be followed by a dance.
Many society girls have beer asked to
join the military set for the event
To meet Mrs Knowles and Miss
Isabel Knowles, of Denver. and Miss
Helen Dorsey. Miss Harriet Howe
entertained Informally at tea We'd
nesday afternoon at the quarters Of
Gen and Airs. r. l. Howe in the
army post Among the guests were
Miss Nellie May Bowen. Capt. Fred Z.
Lafferty, Capt. W. J. AcCheSney,
Lieut. c. Wharton, Lieut. c. D. Ryan.
Lieut. R. II. Speck. Lieut.. Paul Friday
and Lieut. Hutchinson, Of the Brit
ish army
Joseph Ruffner, IT.. was host We'd
nesday noon at luncheon in Hotel
Sheldon, hOnoring Mrs Maud W.
MakensOn, state director Of publicity
Of the Y W C. a for Arizona, and
Miss Bromley. state director Of war
work for the Y W c. A. OF Arizona
both visitors being in the city for the
day en- route 10 Dallas for the insti-
tute conference.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
EIkS Entertain With 4 Show, 4 Feed
And 4 Dance For Salvation Army Work

CEEERAL hundred people gathered
y ~ the EIks' club Wednesday even
ing for the celebration Of the begin
ming Of the Ellzs' campaign for the
Salvation army's overseas war work
program
The celebration opened with a per
formance Of on. Doctor" by the Ray
uond Teal song show. interspersed
with a number Of specIaliues. inc-Ud-
ing two pzrodies by M. Teal after the
first act and some Chinese and Swed-
fsh dialect stories by Art Phillips after
act two Er- Phillips an Elk, who is
the scenic artist for Mr. Teal, painted
special scenery in the tiny theater in
the west court Of the club for the
performance. It was a most credita-
bic performance, considering the size
Of the stage, and the entire company
participated
After the second act. G. A Martin,
chairman Of the entertainment COM
mittee. made an announcement re-
gardlnE me campaign and on behalf
OF the EIks thanked Nj. Teal and his
company-six Of The men in the com
pany are Elks-for their performance
Mr. Teal made a few remarks. paying
tribute 10 the Salvation army and its
earnest work
AFTER the SHOW. every body-there
were $50 Euesrs-f0uud refreshments
fl the east court Of the clubhouse,
where a trench had been construct
ed Lighted by candles and the way
barred with sandbaEs, II was difficult
for many 20 make their way through
the trench, but everybody had 10
90 the route before reaching the spa
EhetI and coffee Tin cups and plates
we're supplied by Salvation army las
sies and the spaghetti and coffee
were also served by a corps OF young
One OF the features that afforded
much fun was the gathering Of the
tin plates and cups for the feed"
These were connected with an electric I
battery and many a brave person, who I
got through the trench safely. sus-
tanned a shock" on arrival AT the ia
Die where the plates were TO be had I
After the refreshments were served, I
the guests were piloted upstairs, I
where dancing was enjoyed until mid ]
night, Holguin's orchestra furnishing /
the music The members OF the eTal /
company remained and participated Z
with the other guests OF the club in I
the dancing. Several Paul Jones num- 4
bers enlivened the dancing, V. B. An I
dreas acting as master Of ceremonies ]
for these.
Hal F. Christie. exalted ruler. and /
the officers Of the lodge, including 4
George Booth, Dr. G. Il Higgins and 4
Max Moye. together with the enter
tainment committee, consisting Of G.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22

Mrs. Jesse n Harris presided over
a smart luncheon at the Country club
today. honoring her mother. Mrs F.
Kirksey, Of San Antonio. Miss Kate
Edmond, Of Waco (society editor of
the Waco Times). Mrs. E. w McKen-
zie and Miss Chap Blevins. Roses
adorned the perfectly appointed board.
Following a motoring party. after
the field meet at the post, Lieut. and
Mrs. F. William Rooster entertained
" Wednesday evening with a dinner at
their apartment on Montana street.
covers being laid for six Later the
guests attended the singing contest at
the army post
In honor OF her brother. Lieut.. Nor
man Galentine. who is home on
short leave from Fort Omaha, Neb..
Hiss Elvira Galentine gave a dinner
Wednesday evening. Lieut.. Galentine
is with the aviation corps. and will
be in FL Paso but a few days
Honoring the Norwegian military
attache, Maj Hvoslef. Col. A. " Mil
Ter was host today al luncheon, sew
eral guests Of military prominence
being entertained at the Country club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Herald Blank Brings
5000 By Mail For
French Orphans Fund

On opening the mail Thursday
morning at the headquarters Of the
French orphans adoption fund in the
White House. the workers found a
check for $3.50 from Manuel sBon-
clari for the maintenance Of an Or
phan for a year II was sent in &C
companied by a blank printed in The
Herald Wednesday
The following FL Pasoans have
adopted French orphans since last
Monday
F. n Hurd. Sol T. Berg. 7 Miller.
Mrs Margaret Rowley. Mrs J. p.
Piper. r N Dudley. Blanche Booker,
J. C. Peyton. Mrs. H Y Ellis. J. Il
Pollard. s. Sabot. Mrs. c. P Putnam,
Marcus Jungjohann. A c. Staples.
Mrs J. F. Coles. Mrs ?. W Surard- E.
Moye. 1Irs. John Grant. c. VI. Order.
Mrs J. f. Primm. Gladys Primm. H
p. HUFF Mr. and Mrs A. J. Fraser. j.
" Gaylor. Manuel Bancalari. Joseph
L. Sweeney. c. A. kimel. Alr. and Mrs
". N. Petic0las. Z Wisburn, Mrs
James 3 Gillespie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
about Ell Posoans.

ar and Mrs. Hal G. Stacy. 2sOs
Grand avenue, are the parents Of a
baby girl, Aug. II.
a baby daughter born 10 Capt. and
Mrs l. B. Cullen Jones on Aug. 5.
Capt Jones has been stationed at Fort
Bliss for the past year with the sew
enth cavalry Recently Mrs. Jones re-
turned TO her home in Burlingame.
Cal, and has been staying with her
parents. Capt Jones Joined her before
the event The daughter has been
named Leslie Cullen.
Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Koch. Of 74S
South Union sereet. Los Angeles, for
merly Of East Nevada street. FL Paso.
announce the birth Of a daughter
Kathryn Edith. on Aug. Is Mr. Koch.
now Sergt. Lawrence Koch, quarter
master corps, Fort Macarthur. Calf
was for two years and a half prior
TO his call TO the colors last Decem Der,
with the Security Bank and Trust
company Of FL Paso. Mrs. Koch has
been making her home in Los Angeles
ana expects 10 remain there during
SerEt kOch's stay across sea. which
duty he expects very shortly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
OFFICERS HAVE THEORY ED.
PETERSON FROM CALIFORNIA

Working upon the theory that Ed
ward Peterson, who was shot and
killed by immigration officers sat
urday night while attempting 10
cross into Mexico, was from Calffor-
MIA, local government officials are
trying TO locate the home Of the dead
man
When Peterson's body was taken
from the river a map on which was
written Los Angeles" was found fin
his pocket a copy Of the san Fran
cisco Call was also among his effects.
When questioned by officers just prior
to the shooting Peterson stated that
he had been in Berkeley. Los Angles
and other California cities.
Government and police officials in
various California towns have been
sent photographs Of Peterson in the
hope they may be able to identify him
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Out OF Town Visitors.

A. T. Hyatt. mayor OF Demins, y. NJ
I is at the Sieldon.
Mr.. and Mrs Van A Pollock. OF
| Tyrone, y. NJ. are visitors in FL Paso
Capt. and Mrs. F. " Bates. OF
[ Washington. d. c., are visitors in the
city.
Lieut.. J. E. Stuart. OF Gainesville,
I Texas. arrived IN the city Wednes-
Capt. and Mrs. H. B. E'mdorf. OF Fl.
Bayard, y. NJ, arrived in Fl Paso
( Wednesday.
A r. Saunders. a mining operator
Of Bisbee. Ariz.. is registered at the
Sheldon hotel
Mrs. F. Kirksey is here from san
Antonio, visiting with her daughter,
Mrs Jesse NJ Harris
Capts- c. Kernodle and Henry C.
Barclay. OF Douglas, Ariz-, arrived in
e PasO Wednes -ay night
H G. Whitney. Of Dallas Tex, ad-
iuster for the Texas and Pacific rail-
way. was a visitor in the city Thurs
day.
Miss Kate Edmond. OF Waco. is IN
the city, the guest for few days Of
Mrs E W Mckenzie, OF North ore
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Kidder. OF Mex
leo City. arrived in Fl PasO Wednes-
day afternoon and registered at the
PasO del Norte.
Mrs. ". Cornwall and Miss Lillian
Cornwall. Of Marshall, Tex arrived IN
FL Paso Wednesday and registered at
the Paso del Norte.
Miss Vades Underwood. Of Cameron,
Tex. is visiting her brother. Nike
Underwood, who has enlisted in the
United States navy and is expecting
a call They are in the home OF Mr.
and Mrs F. S. Weisiger.
c E Hilsabeck, assistant general
freight agent for the z. P. & S W, ar
rived in the city Wednesday after
spending his vacation in California
Miss Margaret Hines is expecting
her cousin, Miss Kathleen Prindaville,
visit in the Hines home. The visitor
is a talented reader, and innUmerable
courtesies will be extended her
Mai Frank McKeon, commandant
Of the Fort Stanton public health ser
vice hospital. came 20 FL Paso Thurs
day with Mrs. MckeOn. who is to IN
dergo an operation Fl Francis Le- I
derle, chaplain at the fort, also came /
with them
At the c. V. Nafe home. 5O2 West
Miss Mary Nafe is enter /
tanning a charming California girl /
BOyce. Of Hanford- Miss Nafe is re- 1
turning TO Mills college again this 4
autumn. planning TO leave early in i
Mrs. Maud W. Makenson. state d.
rector Of publicity for the Y. W. C. A
in Arizona and also a member Of the
Arizona Gazette staff, spent Wednes-
day in FL Paso. en- route 10 the war
work institute or conference in Dali
las, that will have representatives
from the six states composing this
southwestern district Accompanying
here was Miss Bromley. recently Of
California and at present state di
rector OF ArlzOnas war work in the
big woman's organization. with head
quarters at Phoenix
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Fridays Society
And Club Doings

A FAREWELL reception, honoring
n Rev. and Mrs. o. J. Wade. will be
given by the members Of Central Bap-
list church. Friday evening at $50
o'clock. at the home OF Mrs. T. W. La
nler. 1903 Montana street.
Rehearsal for the Mother Goose
lawn fete OF August 50. in the Khaki
club at 10 a. m Singing Of national
airs
Informal dance at the University
club.
Red Cross for the morning only. at
the downtown workshop. on the
fourth floor OF the White House. Mrs
Horace W. BrOaddus chairman Of
women's service. assisted by Mrs d.
Bruce Smith, surgical dressings; Mrs.
J. F. Williams and Mrs. W. ". Tur-
ney. sewing; Mrs T. S Stewart. Mrs
c. f. Kelly and Mrs 3. L. Farrar,
knitting. Mrs. J. H. Nations day in
charge OF sewing; Mrs. H E Steven
son, surgical dressings, Mrs. W NJ
Piatt, knitting: Mrs. Kelly. instructor.
Hostesses, Mrs. G. ". Crombie and
Mrs. Meta Windes-
Mrs. John Krause in charge Of the
Navy league comforts committee, TO
give out yarn and receive finished
garments at the downtown head
quarters on the third floor OF the
Popular
Mrs. D. V. Fennessy has arranged a
program for the soldiers at the re-
mount station
Mrs J. II. Simmons, Miss Edna Geer
and Mrs J. F. Goebel in charge OF the
Red Cross community cannery. in the
city market
Grandview auxiliary Of the Red
Cross will work at the White House
Castle Heights circle will do Red
Cross work at the White House.
Circles OF the First Christian
church. directed by Mrs. G. A Thumm
Of 1913 Nevada and Mrs. J. G. Nc
Grady, 1900 Hastings. will devote Fri
day 10 Red Cross work.
Red Cross sewing at Kendrick hall.
st. Clements church. $50 TO >, Mrs
J. z. Bowen in charge
St. Patrick's guild will sew every
Friday morning at the White House
Square club at the Y.
Fifth cavalry officers dance. Coun-
w -Tmh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Road Fund For
Western Texas
BAPbOrtiOned
FL Paso Gets $4,000;
Culberson Gets $1,000;
Hudspeth $4,000.


Austin. Tex. Aug 22-State funds
fer road work in west Texas were
apportioned yesterday at a meeting
Of the state highway commission
here. with judge Adrian Pool. OF FL
Paso. and Gene Seatt county clerk
OF Ward county. in attendance.
pressing the claims Of the various
counties in west Texas
For highway No. Z. Ward county
received $4,000 state aid for the
first % miles west Of the EctOr
county line and $4,000 state and
federal aid from M0nahau to Grand
Falls.
Culberson county received $1,000 ad-
ditional aid and Hudspeth county
$4,000 or one half the amount nee
essary TO put highway No. / in that
county in good condition
Highway No. 50. fin FL Paso county.
from EI Paso 10 Newman. y NJ. was
apportioned $4,000. the state aid to
be spent on the first seven miles
north OF FL Paso-
submits Larger Plan.
Judge Pool spent the whole after
noon Wednesday submitting his
plans 70 the highway commission
asking for $4,000 TO be spent on
highway 40. I. from Fabens 10 Tor
Milo. and $4,000 on the road from
through the Island TO the Mexican
border. and $4,000 from Whites
Spur by way OF the Country club golf
links. crossing the river one and one
half miles below Montoya bridge, and
running thence west
Judge Pool stated after the ad-
journment OF the commission that it
would take some time TO work this
proposition out but his plan would
finally be adopted by the commission
and the aid asked would be granted
because he was right in his conten-
tion and the county was entitled 70
that much aid from the government
He left last night for Houston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Hope Smith WEEDS Miss MiIda Connolly
. G. &. Wallace And Mrs. Leeper Welded
By DOROTHY b, JOHNSTON

MO wedding the entire year vii
~ cause wider interest than that Of
Miss Milda Connolly. only daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry W Connolly,
Of SIS Epson avenue, and Hope Smith,
well known club man and Elk. who
were quietly married in the Episco-
pal church Of St Clement Wednes-
day evening at the hour Of z. sur
rounded by the immediate relatives
Of the two The Rev Fuller Swift
was officiaut, Rev George Delaud
presiding over the organ, and despite
the dignined simplicity Of the impor-
rant happening. the service was one
OF the prettiest OF the summer
Miss Connolly q charming young
woman who has enjoyed great popu-
larity during her long residence in FL
Paso. insisted that the nuptials should
be marked by utmost quiet, consist
ent with war times, for Mr. Smiths
two brothers, Gene and Clopton, are
both enlisted under the colOrs-the
former stationed at the headquarters
OF the coast defence in Los Angeles,
a. Fort Macarthur. and ClOpton IN
Camp Jesup. Atlanta Ga younger
brother. Forrest Smith, viii complete
his course in FL Paso high the com
ing year. In addition 10 the quartet
Ct sons, Mr. and Mrs. David NJ smith
have two daughters. Betty Mary, who
has just finished her library training
az Riverside, Cal. preparatory to be-
coming assistant librarian this winter
IN Il Paso. and Mrs. John c. Kisten-
macher. Of Jefferson. Tex. who. with
Nr. Kistenmacher and their dauEh-
ter, Irbv katherine. are in the city,
coming especially 10 attend the we'd
ding
The couple were unattended. the
bride looking beautiful in her tailieur
Of dark blue. with large panne vel
vet hat faced in rose and carrying
an exquisite bouquet Of brides rose
buds and fern fronds.
Immediately following the cere-
monT, AIR. and Mrs Smith left for
their honeymoon, TO be spent in and
about Denver They are 10 be at
home in Fl Paso. though they have
not as yet decided upon a location.
The bride attended the University
OF Texas after finishing her high Z
school course. and is a Beta Tau Al I
pha- She is one Of the most promi- ]
nent members Of the Panhellenic as
ISOLATION. and occupies a position OF ]
prominence. socially. Her husband. ]
one Of FL PasO's best known business
men. is hall owner OF the Magnolia /
BottlinE works and an active Elk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22

rhe Y. " c. A. hut that was for
merry Axiom tabernacle on. Wednes.
day night over 1000 men were pres
ent 70 enjoy the instructive talk. some
talent from the post augmenting the
entertainment
Miss Winifred WOODS, assisted by
Claude Herndon. Miss Dorothy Wal
dron and Mrs H. H. Waldron. Miss
Blgham. Miss Blanche Cornwall. Miss
Mary Heermans. and sgt Wall. is 10
give the program at Camp Pershing
this evening, the spacious new hall
being ready for the anticipated en-
tertainment.
Mrs. George 3. BreedIove, Mrs. A.
J. Frazier and Mrs J. A Hildyard
gave a fine musical program to the
men Of the base hospital Wednes-
day night, compromising largely for
the non attendance. because OF III
ness, Of these convalescents, who
missed the big sing contest at F'a-t
Bliss.
Mrs. Charles Parker IS giving a
program at Camp Cotton this even
ing; Mrs. D. Y. Fennessy has charge
Of the program at the remount Fri
day night and Nine. May Loeser has
an array Of artists lined up for the
Camp Baker program, tomorrow
night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
EIPasoans ADog.

a A. Fisk is in Deming on wal
camp community service.
Lieut.. and Mrs. o. H. TalIey are
leaving Saturday for Fort Oglethorpe,
Georgia, where the former has been
detailed for service.
With northern California their OBJ.
jective point. Mr. and Mrs William
Jennings are leaving Sunday for Hay
ward, near Oakland. adjacent to the
bay. They plan to enjoy a six weeks
vacation
Mrs. C. r Cole and her daughter,
Miss Thelna, are leaving tonight for
an extensive trip east. the itinerary
Of which includes visits in New Or
leans Mobile, Ala, Cincinnati. Wash
ington. D. c. Philadelphia, Maryland
and Virginia They expect to be alb
sent from Fl PasO for at least five
weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-22
Ell Pasoans Returning.

Her visit OF six weeks in Dallas
completed, Miss Faye Bell Smith has
returned home.
T. J. Stafford. a local banker, came
home from California Wednesday.
ton
Mrs. H. D. 8IcGregor and two chill
dren returned Wednesday from Cali
fornia- whore they have been spending
the past two months.
ms. Stephen P. Grace and Miss
Mary Carmical are home from a de-
hghtful vacation spent in Los An
geles and the beaches.
Mrs. Victor Z. Roberts. OF 402 Mon
tana street. has returned home from
visit Of several weeks with her
parents. in san Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Basnett and their
daughter, Mrs L ". Erwin. accom-
panied by the latter's two children,
Marjorie and Kathleen, have returned
from three months visit to the
beach resorts Of California.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. J. Licata have re-
turned from a visit at Camp Funston.
kan. where they have been visiting
Mr. Licata's brother, Pvt Steve J. Lii
cata- Mr.. Licata now has three broth
ers serving under the colOrs.