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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

vain for the visible presence Of Grand
Treasurer w. P. Varnum. Deputy
yarnlm was a man always ready and
willing to do his duty, thus making
friends wherever he worked.
Deputies.
1--WE have had but one deputy in
Maine the past year, and for the last
four months he has been at work in
Eureka Commandery, Lewiston.
There they have initiated 81 candi-
dates in the commandery, the largest
number in any one commandery in
the State.
Bills Carefully Audited.
"All bills have been carefully at
tended to and looked over by the
finance committee before being paid.
The orders are promptly drawn by
the grand keeper of records, and
promptly paid by the grand treasurer.
Recommendation.
Il recommend that a premium be
paid to the members, the plan to be
left with the executive committee.
Anu ICSclIlllcIiN tiAdt SfCtS Soili-
mandery send the grand treasurer
the names of the keeper of records,
as we'll as to the grand keeper of
records.
Your grand herald has attended
to his duty, and has been ready to as
sist at any and all times. He is a
man who is interested in the order,
and is great worker.
Closing.
II want to thank the officers and
members of Maine for the generous
support they have given me in the
past year, and I want to thank ]. p.
Burlingame. grand commander, for
the help he has given us in Maine the
past year"
Statistics.
On the first day of April, 1918,
there We're 81 communicates in
Maine. On April l, 1917, there were
1882 members and on April l, 1915,
there were 1920 members, an increase
of eight during the past year. The
number of deaths in Maine for the
past year was GS: amount of insur-
ance carried by members in Maine,
So 600 900; amount of assessments
paid to the Supreme Commandery by
the subordinate communicates of
Maine for the past year. s62,2oS.20;
amount paid by the Supreme Com
mandery on account of deaths in
Maine during the past year, $4,000;
amount paid for relief and sick bene-
fits during the past year, $4,000.
At the afternoon session Governor
Milliken was present and delivered
4 short address Of welcome, after
which the remainder of the session
was devoted to routine business and
to the election Of officers, the choice
being as follows:
Grand commander. Herbert Nc
kenney of Portland; vice grand COM
mander, Lenora Merrill of Gardiner:
grand prelate. Nina Treworgy of
Hallowell; grand keeper of records,
Horace Mitchell of kittery; grand
treasurer, Charles G. CARL of Cumber-
land Mills: grand herald, w W. Me
Kenney of Woodfords: grand warden
Of the inner gate, Edith Keene of
NaterNllle' grand warden OF the
outer gate, Fred T. Chase of Lewis
ton; past grand commander, Martha
Rasford of Bangor.
Grand trustees-Fred w. Brown of
Belfast. J. G. Ross Of Portland and
W. A. Smith of Camden.
Representative to Supreme Com
mandery; Horace Mitchell Of Kittery,
J. G. Ross of Portland, Harry d.
Easier Of East Dcering. Rose Pelle-
tier Of Lewiston and Mrs. Lizzie Rose
of Saltwater.
Alternates: Hattie Ivers of Water
VILE, Patience Thompson Of South
Portland, w. j. Lucas of East Deer
ing, L. G. Moody of Portland and
Iver Il. Wing Of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
SLOWLY, SURELY
Augusta Liberty Loan
Total Is Mounting
$4,000 Is Added To Total Yesterday.
Bringing Il Up to s43e, 900. Bonds
Of Small Denominations Arc Sell
ing Rapidly and Small Investors
Are Doing Their Share.

AFS Ootn9 HciT 0VdTS.
Augustus Liberty Loan sales con-
tinue steadily and satisfactorily,
Aided by one individual purchase
of $40, 200 worth of bonds, Augusta s
total for yesterday was s1S.050 and
the total for the entire drive, s439,600.
This is ia per cent. of the quota.
Good work is being done in local
industrial institutions in the sale Of
bonds. E. A. Gray, at c. A. Eaton
Co., reports that the sale Of bonds
this time in his plant has equalled
that of either of the previous cam
paigns. In addition the c. A. Eaton
Co. has made its usual purchase.
At the Augusta post office, Post
master F. w. Plaisted has sent a
strong letter to every employee. urg-
ing them to subscribe to the loan
and he confidently expects the usual
100 per cent. subscription in the post
office
The appeals of the Liberty Loan
committee that everybody subscribe,
even if only for small amounts. is
meeting with good response. In the
past few days a notable increase in
the number of purchasers of bonds
Of small denominations has been
noted
Chairman Guy P. Gannett has re-
ceived the following letter of con-
graduation from State Chairman
Harry A. Rounds of Portland: Il
acknowledge receipt of yours Of April
IS and wish to congratulate you on
the splendid showing which you are
making. I have advised Boston to
send you an honor flag"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

OF course you are going to plant a
garden this summer. Now when you
go to buy your seed try Cogan's hard
ware store. Their ad. this morning
states their need is the good reliable
kind. And while you are there don't
forget they have every kind Of gar
den tool you may need. You will save
time. steps and money by buying
seeds and tools Of them.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Housek"epers who are accustomed
to have fish on Fridays Will be glad
to know that L. S. Youngs market
will be open until noon tomorrow. A
fresh supply of halibut, haddock, cod,
scrawd. clans. tinnan haddie, cod
tongues and roe and fresh alewives
Telephone 5SS.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

For the convenience Of holders of
Liberty Eohds who may wish to get
their coupons cashcd Postmaster
plaistcd Las caused a notice to that
effect to he posted by the window of
the MONEY order department in the
DoStOtfica
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

K W. Nannah of Damariscotta,. a
hospital apprentice on the I. S. cruis-
er. San Diego. has been passing "A
portion of Il 12-day furiough with
friends in Augusta. He will leave to-
Gay to report for duty aboard ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Have YOU tla~ ready to display on
Patriots day: If not you should get
one at once. RUSSELL & Weston Co.
are selling SKIS fit. all wool flags for
s7.75. same in Gx10 IT. size $1,000.
Also a 5xS #. Defiance bunting flag
for SO 50-6x10 ft. size $5.O0--Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Harold Heath, who is in the en-
ploy Of the Texas Steamship Co, re-
turned Wednesday afternoon to Bath
after making short stay with his
family in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

John Coughlin returned on the
Wednesday morning Pullman from a
brief trip u Brighton, Mass. where
he had been to attend the funeral of
the late Henry A. Smith, which was
held Tuesday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Herbert Kavanaugh. principal of
Shaw Business college. has resigned
that position, the resignation to take
effect on Saturday next. He has ac-
copied a position in the office of the
Texas Steamship Co. and will enter
upon his new duties next Monday.
His successor as principal Of the
Business college has not been ap-
pointed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

The Cony baseball team will play
its first games next Friday. In the
forenoon at . O'Clock ii will play the
Togus team at Togus. and in the af-
ternoon, on the Williams field. will
play Cony alumni outfit. AS there
is a dearth of alumni material in the
city at present the team will be al
lowed the assistance of two or three
OutSiderS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

It is reported that within q short
time crew of men will be set at
work on the Brown Island boom at
Farmingdale for the purpose of get
ting out the large number of logs
which are held there. The logs are of
various Ownershjps among the lum-
bermen along the kennebec river and
will have to be RATED before being
towed to their various destinations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Mrs. Edison Locke is making 10
days visit in st. Johnsbury. Vt, as
the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Har-
old +. Vannah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Naval Recruiting officer J. F.
Brown who is stationed in this city
received Wednesday telegram from
Lieut.. Commander w. r. A. Rooney
of Portland instructing him to stop
sending friendly aliens with first pa
pers and that all applicants must be
full citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

sistant to the general manager of
the Maine Central Railroad. was ::
tie city Wednesday for j rorIion Of
the day on matters Of has.ntHs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Frank F. Brown of Watervile was
among he attorneys from that city
who We're in Augusta "Wednesday on
business connected with the session
of the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
j. F. Turner
GlENvlEW
tPettinsiIIs corner)
=. Phone o56.M
sn,,. osr delivered for less than e.


Tia water 500 feet from shore at
ntn end OF Sebago Lake per-
ahs Saermen to go ouS Tuesday
BOT d aon. and in nearly every
Chsse, was at least one catch.
Aers A. Washburn is high line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

The Augusta Study Club will meet
at O'Clock Friday afternoon with
Mrs G. A. Ellinwood, 81 Sewall
street. Members please come prepared
to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Eingsbury Il. Piper of Orono, in
come tax collector of the department.
of internal revenue, was Wednesday
a visitor in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

w. l.. Black of Hammontown. z. j..
arrived Tuesday evening for a brief
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Z. Potter. Sc Chapel street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

The postponed April business meet
ing Of the Friendly League will be
held at 80 this Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Max Slosberg's sale of clothing,
boots and shoes, has attracted the
bargain hunters. Many good values
still left for forehanded purchasers.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Charles f. Purinton was passen-
ger on the 9.36 train Wednesday
morning going to Portland Jon mat :
ters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Second Lieut.. Robert King of Els
worth. is visiting friends in this city.
He is enjoying a furlough from duty
at Camp Devens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Old Folks dance at Manchester
Grange hall Friday evening, April 10.
Admission IS cents; ladies, 10 cents.
apr1S&19
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
3. & A. Annual Meeting, Bangor

the annual meeting of the Ban
gor q Aroostook Railroad Co. the
sNorthern Telegraph Co., the North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
Thursday, April 18, 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

John E. Mountfort is confined by i'll.
ness to his home on Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Fred w. Clair Of Waterville was in
the city Wednesday for a portion of
the day CT matters of legal business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

ern Maine Seaport Railroad Co., Var
Buren, Bridge Co. and Bangor In
vestment Co., were all held Tuesday
! in Bangor Percy r. Todd was elect
ed president of each of the corpora
tions and also director. Other Of
fcers of the Bangor & Aroostook
Railroad Co. were w. F. Cram treas
urer and clerk; j. w. Crowell. gen.
eral auditor. Directors were chos II
as follows: Percy r. Todd, Bangor:
DR.. T. P. Coe, Bangor; John Watson,
Houlton: A. w. Spaulding, Carib ou:
w. f. Cram, Bangor; H. P. Bipnay
Boston; James Brown, New York:
Charles A. Milliken, Augusta;
Charles E. Oak, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Draped Charters.
In many of our citadels the past
year the charter has been draped for
those who have gone. just a little
ahead Of us, and today we wait in
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
ANNOUNCEMENT

desire to announce that have bought the Herald
property from the Oakley Publishing Company This does
not Indicate change in policy have been acting ed
tor since the plant bought from Mr. Fred Jenkins
The aims Set forth in tho announcement in the sua of
Oct 4th which, by the way was not written bv me-
are my aims.
shall try to keep the Herald as nearly independents
in politics mortal may When the people OF our citv
want to read editorials political problems they no donb
will continue the tnelonored practice of turning the
pages of of the great metropolitan daes or week.s
Meanwhile the Herald will keep you informed as to local
happenings and issues that primarily concern our valley
Somewhat has already been done toward getting local
news. promise more for the future And | ask vour
assistance in getting correspondents for the different
localities
The Herald will advocate the support of home indus
tries and the burning of all Sears Arbuckle
No doubt such movement will be if all the local
business will set the example by subscribing for the
Herald, and advertising ia its columns
am grateful for the cordial good will and splendid
support which have received not only from group
progressive business constituting the Oakley Pubs
ing Company but also from the people in general.
Let's continue to cooperate in boosting Oakley and
in promoting the interests Of the people of Oakley valley
CHARLES Brown
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
CASSIA BOY
WOUNDED IN
FINAL DRIVE
FOR VICTORY

Cecil A Nelson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. =. Nelson, of Boulder,
was wounded in action during
the last drive against the Ger
mans; his left leg was badly torn
in two places by machine gun
shells.
Shortly after being taken to a
hospital Some where in France, =
Cecil recovered strength sufii-
ciently to write to his parents.
The letter though brief conveyed
the welcome message that the
boy WAS being we'll looked afte,
and expected to get back into
his fighting togs before many
weeks.
The people of Oakley valley
are proud to know that one ol
our boys was wounded in the
final drive against that dirty old
william, Mr. Bill (The Mr.. is
merely complimentary, showing
that we are magnanimous to-
ward our enemies.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
CITY CLOSED
AGAINST OUT
SIDE WORLD

NO one is permitted to leave
the precincts Of Oakley, Basin.
Boulter, Locust, Marion. Chur-
chill, Hazel, Kenyon, and Moui-
ton without permits from the
Board of Health. ANYBODY
who enters these districts from
outside, will be quarantined FIVE
days at their own expense
The measures were passed at a
meeting OF the Board last Sat
night. While there are still se-
veral cases OF inhuenza in Oak.
ley, there are fewer here than
else here, aud it is we'll for rs
to protect ourselves against the
more thoroughly infected dis
tricts.
Violations Of this order are to
be punished by fine or imprison-
nent or both.
J A. Martindsle, deputy sher.
1T. las authority to issue special
permits.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
Another Cause
for Thanksgiving

nose among ou. people who
love to sleep late eyery mo, ming
were thankful yesterday because
our city is going to be placed in
Pacific time January first. We
can 60 to bed at eleven o'clock
the night of December thirty-
frst, get up at seven the morn
ing OF January first and still get
nine hours sleep.
1t isn't every year that such a
privilege is ours, but one like
this came October II, when we
changed from summer time to
winter time. Now we are ready
to believe the poet who said that
blessings never come singly but
in battalions.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
Public School to
Open Monday

The io4al board Of health has
decided to open the public school
next Monday.
All the teachers are now IN
the city. Miss De Klotz has
been here since the school was
closed assisting in getting out
the local paper. The Missis Ber-
n'neer and Manley have been
III Oakley most Of the time.
The Missis Ora wford and Bates
arrived this week. Miss kretch
was prevented by quarantine
restrictions from visiting her
home. --
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29

Miss Frances Bates who has
been visiting friends at Jerome
was III Oakley last week end
She lett Sunday for Hollister TO
visit her brother.
G. l.. Edwards. Of ST. Louis.
Missouri, president Of the Twin
Falls-Oakley Land and Water
Company, was prevented from
making a tripto Oakley last week
by the news OF the death Of his
only son, Lake, who was recent
ly killed in action in France.
John II. Peterson returned
Tuesday from Redmonds. Sey;rr
county, Utah, where he went
last week to attenu the funeral
of his sisters boy, Lloyd Iohn-
son, who WAS accidentally shot
in the arm and died during oper.
alton.
An enjoyable Edison party
was given at the home OF Cas-
per Whittle last Friday night.
The following were present: the
Missis Frances Bates, RUBY
Hale, Mae Mortenson, Emma
Berninger, Florence De Klotz.
Cara Haieht, Mrs. Archie Hale.
5. +. Hale. Archie Hale, Joe
Price.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29

Apples very scarce,-a feo
more boxes at the Gem Cash.
| How about insurance? Carrie
Tucker, agent OF the Hartford
Martin E Olsen and w. A
Keller OF Golden Valley were
in the city Tuesday on business
Fred Jenkins, formerly editor
OF the Oakley Herald, is now
proprietor and manager of the
motion picture theatre at Mil
ford, Utah.
E. ]. and ]. ). Hanzel made a
trip last week to the Beaver
Dam stock ranch to bring their
cattle to the Hanzel Brothers
ranch for the winter.
What about Christmas pre-
sents? Why not give a present
that will come from twelve to
flity-t two times year? Let the
Herald Office quote you the low
est club rates.
Mr.. and Mes. Jas. p. Clayton
came up from Provo Friday.
Mrs, CLAYTON is Q sister at Mrs.
II. Fl. Smith, and is caring for
Mrs. Smiths two small children.
MIR. Clayton returned to Provo
Sunday.
I. A. Barret Of Twin Falls,
general manager of the Stude-
baker Company, was III Oakley
last week and moved Wm. {.
Nanney to the Burley house.
The Oakley house of the firm
has been closed temporarily.
The warts over, but the period
Of reconstruction is going to be
one OF the great epochs in the
worlds history. You will need
several OF the great monthly
and weekly, magazines. Sub
scriptIons received at the Herald
We have ordered many special
presents dinner sets. clocks, sill
verware. jewelry, etc, etc, for
our Gus toners. We can get that
nice gift you have been wanting
for ia ther, mother, brother, sis
ter vile, husband, or eetheart,
1t you give us your order at
once. Have catalogues from
winch you can make our selec
tions. Gem Cash. Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29

Sunday school at the Union
church at 100 A. NJ. Public
worship at 1880 p. NJ.
DR.. Will Aaron and fam.
lily of Twin Falls are guest S
1T the home of H ID. Haight
ldahome now has a train ser
vice OF two or three trains a
week, and regular station
agent
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29

DR.. w. r. Jones of Burley paid
our town a visit on Thanksgiv-
ing day.
All regular services will be
held in the different wards next
Sunday at the usual hours.
Mrs. Ralph Pringle OF Oakley
visited ten days in Rupert at the.
home OF Jas. Plingle and returned
to her home ,-pioneer-Record
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
High Council and
Priesthood Meeting

High Council will meet Friday
night at 7 o'clock and Priest
hood meeting will be held Satur.
day at 10 a. m. in the Academy.
Nm I. Jack.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29
L.oca and Personals.

visitor III Oakley.
Have you seen the new line OF
dishes at the Gem Cash?
John Horne and II. E. KING OF
Almo were in the city Sat.
w. P. Merrill Of Moulton is
building garage and feed house.
How about insurance? Car
rie Tucker, agent ofthe Hartford.
See the Herald Office for low
est club rates on leading naga-
zines.
A. E. Clark Of Churchill was
a business visitor ut Oakley
Monday.
Merle Howelis has taken a po-
sltion in he Reclamation office
at Burley.
w, w. Quillian OF Rupert was
in the city several days the ttst
of the week.
Harvey Nelson of Boulder is
rccoverieg from a severe attack
of influenza.
For clean fresh groceries, fruit,
and vegetables, remember the
Gem Cash, Adv.
William Dummer OF Declo, a
former resident Of Oakley, was
in the city Monday.
Ivan Perry is adding substan-
tis.l improvements to his resi-
Jence north OF town.
Attorney Henry w. Tucker OF
Burley was a visitor III our city
Monday and Tuesday.
p. +, Perry, the father OF Mrs.
II. II. Smith and Ivan Perry,
was an Oakley visitor Sunday
Mrs. Elmer Reed and ssbaby oI
Boulder who have been Ill with
influenza are reported improving,
Or. Lowe OF Burlev is slowly
recovering from a severe attack
OF Influenza followed by pneu
nOnlu.
Mrs. ]. w. Mcbride and Mrs.
|. Rice are guests of their par
ents, Pres. and Mrs. John l..
Smith.
Prof. and Mrs. Sud weeks, who
have been the guests OF relatives
at Kimberly, returned to Oakley
last week.
MIR. and Mrs. X. l.. Craner
and little son are spending few
days with Mrs. Craner's parents
at Churchill.
Mrs Eugene Smith has moved
from Marion to Oakley to make
her home with her mother, Mrs.
Jane Whittle.
save Your Eyes. DR.. 6. E.
Keen, Eye Specialist OF Burley,
will be at Lees rooming house
IN Oakley, Saturday, Nov. 80.
Mrs Leland Holcolm is here
from Twin Falls to spend
Thanksgiving with her parents,
Judge and Mrs. .B. T.. Howells.
J. Y. Haight has accepted po-
sitiOn with the government as
deputy internsl revenue collector
with headquarters at Pocatello.
The Oakley Hard ware Compa.
ny have just received a complete
line of Howard heating stoves
the stove that saves your fuel
bills. Adv.
Make the Gem Cash YOUR
Head Quarters tor Xmas pur.
chases. A beautiful line ot Gifts
that will please everybody will
be on sale. Adv.
J. D. Baker OF Mendon. Utah
his mother, Mrs. Rachel Baker
and his sister, Mrs. Emma h
Sernsen, who is teacher of Do
mestic science in the Murray
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-29

Apples very scarce,-a ie "
snore boxes at the Gem Cash.
The broad ax., 1918-09-28
FIRST Artillery OFFICERS RE
eEIvB COMMISSIONS.

Washington, d. c., Spectator the
first time in the history of the country
Colored officers have been certified for
the Artillery branch of the Army.
Sergeant Irwin cassen of baltimore.
a former Cornell man. and thirty-two
other 'Colored men, ont of q elass Of
1880 whites, graduated from the re-
cent training camp at Louisville, Ken
lucky.
Lieutenant Casssh stood second,
while COlored men also stood third and
fourth. Six Of the honor men were
colored a. against four whites
The broad ax., 1918-09-28

Lawyer George W. Ellis has issued a
very neat booklet eatitIed "The Negro
and the War for Democracy" 1t is
well written, bears the earmarks of
the footpriAts Of history, ID fsreible and
authoritative.
Mr.. Ellis is an able writer, using Ian
gOage as a magician would use tops to
make them spin for him. Eloquense Of
the modern type pierees the whole struc-
ture built by this master mind IKE q
silk thread that runs through woman Is
fabric Versatile. historical, fsrcibls
and truthfal ID our indictment. Have
you read itf Well do so.