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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
MRS. BANKSToN DEAD

Mrs. Annie Bankston, one Of Boga-
lusa's most estimable ladies, died at
her home in North Bogalusa last
Wednesday. While the announce
ment Of her death was a shock to
her many friends, her condition had
been critical for several days. The
deceased was the widower of M.
Bankston, Bogalusa's first chief of
police and who was killed about
four years ago. She is survived by
two sons and a daughter. The fun
eral services were conducted by Rev.
Townsley.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
3,5ll RegiisteredHere
Since June, 1917

Since the outbreak of war there
have been 3511 men registered in
Bogalusa. This, of course, does not
include the full company of infantry
which was formerly old Co. G, nor
the scores of young men VINO volun-
teered before the registration was
ordered. Mayor Sullivan has kept
q close record on the number of men
from this city now engaged in some
branch of the army or navy and re-
ports that there are almost 800. Fol
lowing is the results of all registra-
tons held to date in BogaIusa:
Inns gth 1917
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03

Bogalusa's first primary, which
was held last Friday, September II,
was an interesting affair despite the
fact that less than 500 votes were
cast. The results showed that only
one member of the present commits
sion council was reelected, the sue
cessful candidates being E. R. Cas-
sidy, j. C. Mills, D.. N. Wadsworth
and J. R. Reagan.
There were several interesting
facts brought out in the COMETS, one
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
WILLIE HARVEY,
COLORED, is 322

Willie Harvey, colored, residing at
SIS Ave 7, age IS years old and
employed as a laborer at the plant
of the Great Southern Lumber Co.,
holds serial number 322, being the
first number to be drawn in the lot
terry at Washington. As a result he
will be the first of those called into
service as the result of the recent
registration. The number was drawn
by President Wilson.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
Shells andSeeds
Desired by RedCross

If you have any peach seeds, april
cot, prune, plum, olive pits or date
seeds, brazil, walnut, hickory nut or
butter nut shells, please save them
for within a short time the Boga-
lusa chapter of the Red Cross is 60
ing to collect these seeds, pits and
shells Cooking will not effect the
value of these articles, which can be
used by chemists in the making of
gas masks. Hotels, restaurants and
individuals who can, should dry the
pits before sending them to the Red
Cross.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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LEASES LINDSEY HOME

Mrs ]. M. and Mrs. ]. B. Lindsey
will leave Saturday for New Orleans,
where they will locate for the pres
ent, SO as to be near Mr.. Lindsey,
who entered service several days ago.
Mrs. Lindsly has leased her home to
F. NJ. johnson, assistant sales man
ager of the Great Southern Lumber
Co., who arrived in Bogalusa last
week with his bride.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
CASSIDY, MILLS, WADSWORTH AND
REAGAN ELECTED COMMISSIONERS

of which was the fact that in Mr..
Cassidy's. precinct he secured s. OF
a possible SO votes. The new COM
mission council will assume its duty
at the first meeting in December.
M. Marx did not make any ac-
tive campaign for the Office and it
was reported that he would resign af-
ter serving a short time. Following
is the vote by precincts as well as
the percentage of the vote which
each candidate received.
Prncinct No a
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
BUY $1,000 BONDS

The Bogalusa Veneer Co, through
it's President, Mr.. Ames, Of Craw-
louisville, Ind, has wired Mayor
Sullivan to purchase $1,000 worth of
Liberty Loan Bonds for the local
company. This company has always
shown a willingness to do everything
in their power to cooperate with the
citizens of Bogalusa.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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20 NEGROES ARRESTED

The local police force assisted by
Constable Lambright succeeded in
rounding up about 20 negroes who
did not answer their call for serv-
ice. Several stated that they did
not get their notice, while other
stated that they just had received a
notice to report. They were sent to
Franklinton Tuesday morning.
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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
BUYS $4,000 BONDS

lhe Richard P. Bear Co., of Bal
hnore and who are building the
age hardwood mill here, have
aaed Mayor Sullivan here, have
Inscription for $4,000 worth of the
t0sRth Liberty Loan Bonds. This
eanlzatiOn has already demon
1ated that they are going to CO.
Pete every way possible to help
vs. up BOgalusa and boost every
esenent which will give us more
a7acity, Progress on their work is
's0ning more rapid every day, and
expect to be ready Tor opera
Oy the first of the year.
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SANDERS HOME
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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MAYOR WORKING HARD

Mayor Sullivan has been devoting
considerable time to the Liberty Loan
drive this week, and besides selling
several thousands of dollars worth
of bonds, he has been making ad-
dresses at various places in the
parish.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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TOUR PARISH

Judge Jno. RObero, of Jennings,
La, accompanied by Rev. A. Inman
Townsley and Judge OFT, have been
making addresses this week in all
parts of the parish in the interest of
the Liberty Loan drive. They spoke
at Franklinton and iona on Tues
day
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
SANDERS HOME

sOngressman Sanders arrived
nv 's Rom Washington Friday night
~ ssng from severe cold. He
hkeiy remain here several days
congress will not pass on any i'm
ns bill owing to the fact That
e number Of Congressman will
-, - % their homes in order t,
sass IN the November contests
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
KINnERcARDEN OPENS

Bogalusa can boast of a full
fedged kindergarten. It is being held
in the Y. w. C. A. building with
Miss Ruth Altick as teacher. 1t is
fascinating to watch the cute little
fellows do their stunts and learn
useful things by play.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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ELks RED CROSS DANCE

The local lodge of Elks are MAX
ing arrangements to give a dance at
the lodge room on Saturday evening,
October -, the event being in honor
of Columbus day. The proceeds will
be given to the Italian Red Cross
fund Admission will be $1.00 per
couple, and the public is invited to
attend
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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MAKES FOUR SPEECHES

Mayor Sullivan made four ad-
dresses in the interest of the Fourth
Liberty Loan in Washington Parish
Tuesday Among the towns he visit
ed was Mt. Hermon, Hackley and
Pine. He was accompanied by A.
N. Dobbs, who also made four talks.
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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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100 PORTO RIcANs ARRIVE

A hundred Porto Ricans, who just
arrived from their native country,
arrived in Bogalusa Tuesday night
and were sent to the Great Southern
camps, where they will be put to
work.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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GOES TO coLUMBIA

Mr. L. H. Lewis and family are re-
moving to Columbia, Miss, where
they viii reside. Mr.. Lewis and his
son, Durward, having accepted a
position with Hampton Wholesale
Grocery Co.
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City Clerk Bean transacted bust
ness in the Crescent City Tuesday,
returning home the same evenin.
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FOR SALE-Ford truck, has body
for jitney. Apply Dreyfus Store,
Columbia st.
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CANE GRINDER FOR SALE-Very
cheap price For particulars see O.
B Magee at Washington Eank &
Trust Co.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
N-POUND GIRL

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A Scarborough are
the parents of a fine ten-pound
daughter, who arrived last Saturday.
Mother and daughter are getting
along splendidly.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
SANDERS GRATEFUL

Washington, D. c., Sept. %, 1918.
Mr.. c. S. Moss,
Editor Bogalusa Enterprise,
Bogalusa, La.
Dear Mr.. Moss:
take advantage of this, the first
opportunity that have had since my
return to Washington, and through
you to the good people of our par
ish, my sincere thanks for the cor
dial support given my candidacy in
the recent Democratic primary.
wish to thank each and every one
of you for your vote of confidence,
and to assure you that / will at all
times, to the limit Of my capacity and
ability, work for the welfare Of all
our people.
Any matter brought to my notice in
which our people are interested win
receive my earnest attention, and /
want them to write to me, rememer-
ing that is not only my duty, but
that twill be a pleasure, to serve
them.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
J. Y. SANDERS.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
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HARMS ARRIVES OVERSEAS

E NJ. Harms, only son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Harms, and who left Boga-
lusa on July LIST, has arrived safely
overseas.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03

division of the city and Miss Sulli-
van, of the ladies' divisions state that
if the committees work as hard for
the next few days as they have the
first half of the week that the parish
should be able to go over the top.
A. N Dobbs, Parish Chairman, states
that anything less than 100000 viii
be a disappointment and keep the
parish of city from having mer-
chant ship or tank named after
Washington Parish or Bogalusa.
The report of the ladies' division
as reported Tuesday night was as
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
Precinct No. 4
TOTAL VOTE CAST

Cassidy received per total johnson 40 cent?
Mills O2
per cent: Wadsworth perc Wilcox 26 cent
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
Pleasure Riding on
Sunday Is Costly

If you have been violating the
orders of the Fuel Administrator
and using your car for pleasure on
Sunday, you will discover that there
is no pleasure to it next Sunday, for
the Commission Council of Bogalusa
passed an ordinance at their meeting
Tuesday night, which viii subject
any person, whether a resident of
Bogalusa or not, to a fine of 500
and go days in Jail for driving a
car in Bogalusa on Sunday as long
as the orders of the Fuel Admins
traitor are in effect.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03
WITH GREAT SOUTHERN

C. L. Johnson, for the past several
years assistant to Asst. Treasurer D.
T. Cushing, is enjoying an extended
vacation. During his absence W. ].
Willoughby, formerly with the N. o.
G. N. is holding down his job.
p,,1, Mo~a Rouda
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-10-03

Total registered 1885 1926 3,511
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-20
greater LAURE[S WON
BY French LIGHT TANKS
One Enables Fifteen American Sol.
diers to Capture 700 Germans.
Brigadier Collier Decorated.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES,
September 20 Correspondence of the
Associated Press).-Greater Iaurels
daily are being won by the French
light tanks" which are cooperating
with the American forces in push
ing the Germans back toward the
Rhine
Among the many individual feats of
the tanks and their drivers which
have come to light one Of the most
interesting. perhaps is that of Brig.
Collier. who has been decorated with
the cross OF the legion of honor for
his. work in light tank which en-
abled fifteen American soldiers to
capture 700 Germans.
Several hundred of these tanks led
the counter offensive from the Viii
lers-Cotterets forest in July. which
marked what appears to have been
the turning point of the war
They broke through the enemy's
lines. destroying his machine gun
sections. overco ling strong centers
of resistance and spreading panic and
decentralization in the German ranks.
Crafty Worry Germans.
Wherever the infantry was pre-
coded by the "chars d'assaut." as the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-20
THE DIFFERENT
HANDICRAFT SHOP
Opened 731 18th NV. ?
XMAS AND HOPE CHEST
SPECIAL PRICES OPENING WEEK

SPECIAL PRICES OPENING WEEK
Choicest Hand-woven Rugs. Chintx Tapestries
and odd decorative pieces, quaint bits Of Col
ored Embroideries for gown trimmings and
making novelties, Chair Backs and Table
Throws. Leather Mats. Few Imported Com
bination Silk and Wool Sweaters. Inlaid Silver
Pipes. Choicest bits Of Laces and Medallions
to make up for Xmas gifts and War Brides
Camisoles. Boudoir Pillows. Goods can NOW
be reserved by deposits to suit. For conven-
fence Of people Xmas shopping hours, Nov. and
Dec, o to pm. Telephone and 3-prons Parlor
Table. Also Medallion Electric Fixture and
some Sheffield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-20

in which some of the Czecho-Slovaks
were badly wounded.
Hours after the fight, two unframed
Czecho-Slovak' soldiers were carrying
two of their wounded men back to the
operating base. The way lay through
marshes. and. as night came on. they
lost the road. The wounded men knew
that the enemy was still lurking in
the vicinity and feared that they
would all be overtaken. So they beg
ged the other two to shoot them and
make their own escape. which was
better than having all four fall into
the hands of the foe.
In their Siberian lighting not sin
gle man of the Czeeho-Slovaks has
ever surrendered, according to the
reports brought back by Private
Spacek. On several occas ons, when
capture seemed imminent, some of
them died by their own hand rather
than be taken prisoner. After the ar
rival of the allied troops at Vladivo-
stok the strain on the Czecho-Slovak
army was. of course, relieved, and the
skirm shes have been fewer and have
resulted in fewer casualties for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-20
LOUISIANA DOUGHBOY
WARMLY GREETS KING
And He Tells British Monarch That
American Soldiers Approve
of "You Fdlers."

LONDON, October (by mai1).-A
story is told among American soldiers
overseas of Louisiana infantryman
who met the King and Queen of Eng
land in London few days ago. The
king and queen were visiting Eagle
hut, where there was a large number
of soldiers. There was more or less
formality about the event until big
Louisiana doughboy came in.
who's the little guy with the
lady?" he asked.
They told him.
you don't say SOL"
Before anybody realized what was
happening the big Louisianian had
worked his way through the crowd
and was gripping the hand of the
King of England and saying, in a
well known Louisiana drawl:
King George. Bill Smith is my
name. I want to shake hands with
you and tell you that since We got
over here and got acquainted with
you fellers we think you are all
right"
eident.
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SHRAPNEL
Sidelights on the War
BY
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

| German soldiers more and more dis
count the statements of their officers.
When German officialdom announces
some striking success for Germanic
arms or naval vessels the soldiers take
| these utterances with a grain of salt.
AS an illustration: When the Germans
Rad driven to the Marine, troops on more
were told that Paris had been taken.
One German soldier long in the service
remarked:
THAT'S the fourth time this week."
A group Of soldiers with nothing else
| to do picked up a French peasants pig
| and painted it. One little pig was a
| most successful picture. His legs and
the under part of his body were all
well. On his back were huge red,
| white and blue circles. The rest of his
body was touched with red, white :nd
blue. his ears being blue. 1t was a
very good paint. and the result was
| a beautiful shining, colored pig. When
he returned that night to the others
they stood off and gazed at him in
| Amusement, and for days would not
associate with him. 1t was indeed a
red-letter day in his existence, as he
Some good old-fashioned "cussing,"
inspired by the devilish actions of Ger
man troops, is general among the allied
armies fighting on the western front
Ire anti-cursfng statute affecting Brit
ish soldiers and sailors which was en-
/ acted in 1745 still is in effect, and it
has been brought to the attention of
the men, but, of course, with no iuten-
ton of enforcing it. Any soldier or
sailor who swears is subject to a fine of
a shilling for each offense.
But who wouldn't give shilling to
tell those blinkety- blink boches what we
think Of EN- one British soldier re-
marked.
A piece Of bursting shrapnel severed
one of the control wires of a French
over the Bulgarian lines in the Doiran
district; the machine Immediately start
ed to dive to earth in a giddy spiral.
When within 300 feet of the ground,
however, the observer actually hoistec
himself on to the upper plane. There,
lying on the canvas, he restored the bal
ance of the machine by moving the
plane by hand. The motor controls be-
ing unchanged, as soon as the ma
chimes equilibrium was restored the pi-
lot was able to reach his lines The OBJ
server meanwhile remained perched on
lAC lop "a t1C uPpCA pldAC.
! Motion-picture producers have curtatl-
i ed scenes of elaborate feasts called for
by scenarios. This is due to. wartime
i food restrictions in both this country
and England. Movie actors, however
have become adept in improvising
foods to be served during the filming
of plays.
The attitude Of the average British
girl who worked before the war was:
II am just doing this for awhile-un-
| til 1 should get marriedA Today
these girls in business are dominated
by the desire to make good at their
particular tasks with the idea of con-
| tinuing them after the war has ended
and, it might be said, English girls
today are not counting SO much on
getting married. ever.
More people are working in the
peat boys Of Ireland than ever before.
And the owners of the boys are
| charging twice the former rate for
this fuel
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the Germans are greatly worried by
the light tanks and are studiously
coaching their men in methods OF
defense against them.
The light cars have the advantage
Of greater speed and Of being more
easily handled than the HEAVIER tanks
a driver and a gunner, and carry a
one-and-a-half-inch gun and ma
chine gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-20

French call them. the advance was
three miles q day.
It was these same French light
tanks" which preceded the .Ameri-
cans in their advance upon Juvigny
and Terny,-on the Scissors plateau.
One of them, manned by a lieutenant.
killed more than 200 Germans on the
plateau.
Documents that have como into the
hands Of the French STAFF show, that
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-01
100000 ARE IN
ON LIBERTY LOAN
MISREPRESENTATION SEEMS AS.
sURED FROM REPORTS NOW
IN AT HEADQUARTERS.
LIBERTY LOAN A SUCCESS
Indications Are That a Larger Num-
Der Of Persons Participated Than
in ANY Previous Liberty
Loan Issue.

Washington. - 0versubscription OF
the Fourth Liberty loan seemed as
sured when the three weeks campaign
closed. 1t appears that again tho
American people have given to their
government not only what was asked,
but more than was asked, in order that
the war against Germany and her al
lies may be carried to a successful con-
clusion.
How far the total will run above the
$6,0OO,000,OOO goal officials would not
estimate. New subscriptions entered
during the last day and those made
effective by payment Of the 10 per
cent installment probably will amount
to billion and half dollars for the
entire nation, 1t was said.
Indications are that the number OF
individual subscribers will far exceed
2s,000,000, and break all records Of dis
tribution OF war bonds for either this
nation or any other.
The honor roll Of bond buyers will
i9clude many who have not partici-
pated in the First. Second or Third
Liberty loans, officials said. 1t will
bear the names Of subjects C other
governments, neutral and belltgerent.
throughout the world. Germans, In
termed In camps In this country. and
others whose sympathy is not with
their native land, will be enrolled.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-01
BELGIANS KEEP UP ADVANCE
Fifteen Thousand RetreatIng Germans
informed in HolIand-Belolans in
Charge Dutch Belgian Border.

London.-The Belgian advance con-
tinues. Cavalry, closely following the
enemy, captured several machine gun
nests, according u advices received
here. Further north the Belgians
reached the Dutch frontier. To the
south they reached line more than 20
kilometera east OF Bruges, capturing
numerous villages, including Moer-
ksrke. Maldeghem, Ursel and Aeltre.
All of Hollands communications by
land and sea have been reopened as q
result Of the successful allied advance
In Northern Belgium.
Fifteen thousand retreatins German
soldiers have been informed in Holland
after, being cut off by Belgian troops
moving northward from Eccloo. &C
cording to reports from the frontier.
Belgian soldiers took charge of the
Dutch-Belgtan border and were re-
ceived enthusiastically by the popu-
lace.
The correspondent says the whole
Flanders coast from Ostend to the
Dutch borders is benig shelled and
resembles a wall OF flames.
British and Belgian forces are rap
idly clearing Northern Belgian of the
enemy, according to the official Brit.
ish statement relative to operations
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-01
HUN STRONG POINT
CLEARED BY YANKS
IN FACE or ENEMY's STUBBORN
RESISTANCE AMERICANS CAP.
TURE PRISONERS.
AVlATORS BOMB AMERICANS
In Addition To Attacking Infantry
Germans Bombed Region Around
clermont, Montfaucon and
Rarecourt.

With the American Army North
west of Verdun.-In the face of stub
born resistance, American forces clean
cd up Bots de Foret, just west OF
Brieulles, capturing rs prisoners, many
Of them machine gunners, who fought
to the last. The fight for Bots de Fo.
ret began a week ago and has been
one Of the most stubborn since the De-
ginning of the Meuse-Argonne often.
sive.
The Americans fought with deter
mination. At times they fell back un-
der terrific pressure and then rushed
forward with all their might. They
reached the line crossing the northern
half Of the wood and completed their
task. Among the prisoners were sew
eral officers.
The enemy chung to the wood with
tenacity, owing to the fact that the
cleaning up of this place endangers
the commanding positions OF the Ger.
mans to the northh.
German aviators raided the Ameri
can front and back areas in the largest
force since the American offensive be-
gan on the Meuse, and in the Argonne.
In addition to attacking the infantry
The Germans bombed the region around
Clermont, Montfaucon and Rarecourt.
Four bombs were dropped near tho
American hospital in the neighborhood
Of Rarecourt, one Of the bombs tear
ing down an outbuilding. The glass
ends Of four former French barracks,
now used by the Americans as hospital
wards, were shattered.
A Red Cross nurse, Margaret Saw
yer, Of Buffalo, N. Y, was blown from
her bed, but was not injured. All the
patients were taken into dugcits, none
Of them being injured. Another Red
Cross nurse, Mabel Butler, of New Ha-
ven, Conn, was In the same building
with Miss Sawyer, but was not hurt.
Both Immediately went to the aid of
patients.