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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
GEN. PERSHING
PRAISES WORK
OF Y IN FRANCE
Or. Gardiner Writes of Ad-
dress Made by American
Commander Overseas.
MEETS CAPT. ROBERT H. SWINTZ
BY JAMES L. GARDINER.

LEMANS, France, May 2O-When
the 36th division left Connere a few
days ago we came into the city Of
LeMans TO speak in the permanent
camps in the LeMans depot sub re-
giOn. Thus we were in the city when
Gen. J. J. Pershing arrived on Sat
urday last. We were also present
when the general and his personal
staff visited the great Y. NJ. G. A
cafeteria rooms. situated in the cen
trial city park AS the popular gen
eral passed along he was greeted
with the most enthusiastic applause
and the "Y' band played Keep the
Home Fires Burning"
Ii is very cheering 10 all Y. NJ c..
a. workers in France and 10 all
those in America who have contrib
uted toward the cause TO know that
Gen. Pershing without qualification
or reservation, commends the work
done by the association in France.
The general said:
4 desire to express my apprecia-
ton and thinks for the splendid
services which the Y NJ c. A. has
performed for the American army i'm
! Europe When the first contingent
| began arriving the Y. NJ c. A be-
gan that work for the American sol
/ diers. which has ever kept pace with
/ the growth OF the A r. r. All di-
| visions and most of the smaller or
CARNATIONS have enjoyed its benefits
and services. Besides maintaining
the usual recreation huts, its has
/ conducted canteens. where the men
could purchase small supplies, and
4 i'm addition the Y NJ. G. A. has con-
I stantly distributed. without charge
tobacco hot drinks and the like at
\ the front
Gave Great Service.
I Another source of great value has
/ been the creation of and the work
/ done in leave areas. where the prob
/ lem of giving the men occasional re
Spites from the routine of army life
has been solved The facts which
\ made this possible have been the
recreatiOnal facilities in the leave
/ areas. and especially the presence
and splendid assistance Of the Amer
lean women with the Y NJ. &. A
Other branches of your endeavol
/ deserving Of special mention are
those connected with education. en-
tertainment and athletics. In each
Of these departments the Y. NJ. c. A
has done excellent work. but the
features which I have mentioned Dc
not begin the cover the activities o.
the association which has at al
times. shown itself eager 10 under
take any extension of its work e
meet the wishes Of the military au
thorities. The spirit Of this willing
/ CONTINUED or PAGE FOUR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

nected with the parcel post. trade
marks and consular regulations. Ed
ward y. Hurley chairman Of the
United States shipping board, led off
with an address telling what had
been done to increase the American
merchant marine, and what won
ders il would perform in the devel-
opment of the Latin American trade.
George L. Duval. a New York ex-
porter. followed. saying that unless
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

other things were done to create and
foster trade, merely having more
shipping would not amount 10 much.
Their speeches brought different
views of the needs of South Ameri-
can commerce so sharply before the
conference that many questions
were asked at their conclusion
which led to animated discussion
The accompanying layout shows
some of the prominent principals at
tending the conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
ASSEMBLY TO
MEET ON TERMS
No Date Set for Answering
German Counter PropoS-
ais to Treaty.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peace conference commissions
and councils continue their work Of
fastening completion of the reply
to the German counter proposals.
are lacking, however, as
to when the answer will be ready.
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
Asks Two BrigadeS Be Called
Into Federal Service
at Once.
TELEGRAPHS SEC'Y BAKER
Texas Executive Declares
Troops Necessary to Protect
Lives and Property.
BULLETIN.
- =
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
NOGALES. Ariz.. June o. More
than 40 Americans and Mexicaus
have been killed boy Yaquis and ban
dts in the la Colorado district OF
Sonora, Mexico. during the last two
weeks. according TO the statement
of nine American mining men who
arrived from that neigh Dorhood.
The party of Americans. whose
homes are i'm Arizona, Colorado and
California. have sent a statement on
conditions in that district 20 the
state department at Washington with
copies 10 Sens. Thomas Of Colorado,
Johnson of California and Marcus
Smith and Henry r. Ashhurst Of Al
IONA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, June 7.-DeCiar-
ing that the Mexican situation Is so
critical that Larger force Of troops
on the border is necessary 10 protect
lives and property OF citizens. Gov.
Hobby. OF Texas. has requested
Sec'y Baker 20 cali into the leder,l
service the first and second brigade
of Texas cavalry and 20 mobilize
them at a convenient point
The war department Immediately
telegraphed and the commaudins
general of the southern department
who has charge OF the border guard.
asking his views on the request and
for any information bearing upon
the situation described by Gov.
Hobby
Gov Hobbys teleSram TO Sec'y
Baker follows.
situation l. Critical
The Mexican situation appears 20
be so critical that an emergency
may arise al the most unexpected
moment requiring "a larger force OF
troops on the border TO protect
lives and property OF citizens han
are at present aNdllaHle-
Il appreciate tnat for border duty
+ cavalry is the mos effective arm OF
+ the service. and j also appreciate
that the regular army D. short on
cavalry Therefore. J respectfully
ur-e and recommend that the first
and second brigades Of cavalry. Ma
tonal Guard of Texas be called INTO
the federal service.
Wants TWO Commanders
"I urge that the cali include
brigade commanders and brleaIe
I headquarters detachments. so that
/ the cavalry organizations may go in
tact under command Of two BRIGADE
/ commanders. 7 also suggest mObiii-
zation 5c fixed for definite date not
Les shan 20 days from date OF call
/ I'm order that officers and men can
arrange personal affairs and such
officers ana men who have depend
ents and for other satisfactory rea-
sons may be- discharged and tnelr
/ places filled with others VINO wiz b.
anxious TO 20 into active service
This 20-day period VIII also pro-
vide time 90 arran1e details for
transportation and camp. I sugges.
/ Camp Mabry AT Austin as mobilIza-
ton camp. Ny anxiety that lives
and property Of citizens be- amply
protected and my knowledge o.
( conservation and efficiency Of ofn-
GERS and mon Of Texas cavalry
/ brigadcs prompts this suggestion
Departments Telegram.
The departments telesram 90 the
southern department commando
was ac follows.
Tho governor Of Texas wires the
department that the Mexican sltua-
ton appears 10 De so critical that an
emergency may arise 90 The most
unexpected moment requiring a
lIarser~force Of troops on the border
20 protect lives and property of cil-
zens than are az present available
!. Your views and ans Information
bearing mon the situation are de-
sired by wire
Confidential reports reaching ih e
war DEPARTMENT within The -lst wetS
REGARDING the situation in northern
r Mexico contained no information. q.
uas said. taat would lead army OFF,
. GERS to hold the opinion expressed
bv GOV Hobby The border guard
40 present exceeds 10000 troops in
. Guiding cavalry. infantry field ar
/ tHIery air seuadrons and engineer
units distributed from lum4 Ariz-
20 south OF Laredo. The latter ll.ui
p is headquarters of the Fourth United
state cavalry Behind these i- aH
even larger force ~ the dcmo1.ALa-
J. tiOn camps OF enrO"te.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
NOtre Dame HOnOrS Her
Four Returned ChaplainS

tached TO regiment in Camp Shell
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CoNTrAUED on PAGE FOUR
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CONTINUED OF PAGE -FOUR.
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CONTINUED OK PAGE FOUR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
DUTY ON AUTOMOBILES
IS REDUCED BY FRANCE
'"rih 'nt From 40 to ~ Per Cent Al
N"I"rcnt aud I'urther Cur
tniitncnt Promised.

1,AliS. Dec. 2,+'rhc duty on auto
dnccd today from 80 per cent ;,d
N'i"fchi 10 !" per cent. ana n is an
h"unced that "a further reduction IS pos
Thr report on which the decree of
reduction III duty X based states tina,
~ automobile industry OF England.
bcieium and Italy aud France rs
Ter cent should be cXactcd between
ines" countries, hu, as tho American
iafHl is i? per cent. tn" Frcnch tarin
- reduced 10 the same figure. with
the understanding that a further re-
dhctinn TO 30 3 per cen, is possible II
the United states adhcrcs to the agree
mcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
RECEPTION FOR GENERAL
NeNienn Papers AR" Advising ri'opir tn
Ncninih Away From United StntcS
ON That Account.

Paris. Dee. 27.-Thc reception OF
Marshal Foo. ~ tn" rr'nch Academy.
OF wAirh be was elected m"mhcr
IaSt year VIII occur in January. The
reception speech Viii d. made ny prosi-
den, 'oincare General I.Naut"N. vino
has been - m"mhrr-clnct since i,i7
but mas been unable to arrauY" is-
MS reception on acCoUnj Of his duties
In Morocco, vii, be received IN March.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28

suits accruing from them will go n
tonS way toward determining the
question OF whether or not there Is
tho same interest among the public
concerning motor trucks aS there is
for the pleasure car. The first en-
pcrimcn, win take place IN the early
part OF january AT New York CITY.
rho second viii be in Chicago during
the latter part Of he month.
for tn" first time in the history O:
bile show and the motor truck and
commercial ear shows viii hc held ST.
multuneouSiy in the same town. but in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
Would Put Aside Malice.

call US again that We may bow he
'orc the eternal laws Of creation. put
ting aside malice. envy. covctousncss
and brutality. TO enter into the peace
OF the sons of the Most High.
Hasten by Thy gracious providence
and by the cOnSecratcd efforts Of Thy
children. the coming OF Thy world wide
Kingdom. whore Justice mercy and love
sinai! ru!" the hearts and hands %
men.
Create IN ~. . Lord. clean hearts
aud renew r!Sh, spirits for the comine
year.
This W. asi; in the spiri, OF Jesus
Christ our only Hope. Amen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
small. it VIII bo SPOKEN at special night

small. 1t will be spoken at special night
watch services on New Years Eve.
Ana when merrymakcrs arc thronS
ing through the boulevard DIES Italjcns.
faris. or streaming along the strand.
OF pressing along the lighted sidewalks
OF broadway. or trudging through the
Humid in shanghai. waiting for the ring
ing OF tn" New Year in churches and
IN chapcls. some OF them made at
marble and some Of them made OF mud.
Christian people Of the white race. and
the yellow race. and the black race. Will
b" hearing the prayer that went around
Tho world the prayer FOR guidance TO
""Dicnish Il devastated earth ana stay
the unrest Of pcrpicXcd peoples. The
prayer is as follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28

LONDON. Dcc. 2I.--F'ifteen hund red
former army men are soon 20 leave
Eng and TO try their fortunes IN East
Africa. This is the first of about 5000
approved plicat!ons under a gov
crnmcnt scheme which grants the
men free passages. Lack Of shipping
~ holding up transportation o. the
others for a time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
Nd OUT WORLD PRAYER
HKMD WILL JOIN HEARTS
N PLEA FOR BROTHERHOOD
SnhonS. HaceN and Tongues Will
5pchu iinurS OF Dying Year
IN tOniIn0n Petition.

| --------
TLANTA, GA, Dec 27.--The New
VIII be ushorei ~ during the
ihgt hours Of 1919 with Il prayer
Millions OF hearts that is des-
| ID 70 he heard around tho world,
'atch nigh. scrviccs in practically
4 ry nation Will use ,his prayer. and
VIII be beard by the kuc"lirg wo-
u IN Il New York nc"'. by Chinese
Ivcrts WITH bowed heads, by Hindu
men with arms folded cross I" ise ON
Tyr breasts. 10y bcrsi2ns, japanese.
ianS Russians vud every nation
| his prayer was started on it's world
lsion from the headquarters OF the
I,rchnrch World Movement in New
X, AM ha% been !ssneh 70 South
churches BY the southcastcrn di-
onai headquarters la Atlanta. II
| gent by telegraph the churches
the American cont! \ u ana by
lie to the laHda beyo,) The sea.
Prayer Around tie World.
Is the trs. prayer 10 be sent
ind the world. 10 be translated into
hous;,nd tongues ana spoken SIM
ltn"orsly i'm countless places. With
voice. thouGh IN many dialects. II
Is for the elevation Of justice and
tening Of thu Kingdom where JUS
mercy and love shall rule the
lrts and hands Of men"
o Mexico CIV and Montevidec. tho
yer was cablad for South ana Cen
America: 30 Shsngh.i also. ana
n there !, was rcinycd % Japan.
ini 'irp!ucs, Malaysia and Occnria.
Labor i,ndin, Tor distr button
|uirics. ~ Ucelit. Persia. ana 10
lrut. Syria. i"c ia" I.cvaut. 10
II" FOR ih' NrrthcvE stretches Of
"a; :" Ho'nh" for TIE darkest
.cs % tho torEu- =. Durham -.
NJ IN rF.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28

1 HE nea0 third leUe1, illustrated on The
quadrant above, SO far as the operator is
concerned, is all there is to Pt1emier,s Cut-
ler-Hammer Magnetic Gear Shift. No
other car IN existence possesses this advan-
tage; neither does any car possess Premicr.s
distinctive aluminium motor feature. The
open car, completely equipped 1Oith t7co
spare cord tires, tavo SPOT lights, double
uenhlating z0indshielH and the greatest
number Of detailed advantages ever shozy-
cred on any car, sells Eo b. factory for
S4,300-m COMPARISON with European
cars costing, in many instances, tz0iice TO
three times as much for The chassis alone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
COUNTER AUTO ATTRACTIONS
Truck and Automobile shows VIII He
Held In Same Town In Sepa-
rate Sections.

Two Important experiments IN motor
truck merchandising VIII be made dur
Ing the month OF January, Tho re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28

widely separate buildings and under
different management
Much discussion has been raised as
To whether the trucks can stand this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28

separation ana the counter attraction
of tho automobile show SO tho truck
manufacturers have split into two
camps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
TcNt of WorId prn,rr.

Almighty cod. t'athc" Of all man
kind nj The end OF - year in which
malice has so often thwartcd love. we
Join the prayers Of all Thy children
around the world Tor peace. tho .!cva
ton Of justiC" and OF brotherhood
Thou Creator. uOSsrSsor OF all
things. who didst make the Garth Tor
the races OF man and didst set bounds
for their hab!tation. forgive us our
greed hS we repent OF our sin ana re
store TO all hearts the recognition of
the transccndert right Of human life
open our eyes. we bcscech Thee 70
tho dignity Of labor. the sacrcdncas OF
human service. and the privilege. nf
production, that nation may join nation
ami man may join man justly in homes:
work To rcpi.,.ish :, tcvastutrd earth.
quicken tn" sympathy OF our heart
i'a"e dull by reports and sights OF
suffering incomprchensib.c and need
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-28
Sent From Mission station,

was sent out to The outstat:ons
rNwherc. and the missionaries will
|eiNc X In the language OF the peo-
OF their districts. and N every
testant mission station, great or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
Martins Ferry Briefs.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stringcr. Of this
city. nrc spending n few days as the
guests Of Cleveland friends.
Roy Zimmerman has arrived home
after few days visit spent al Grafton.
w Va.
Miss Gcorgiana Tweed, Of North Fifth
street. is Spending hcr vacation at Clevc-
land and Niagara Falls.
Rev. + s. Jenkins has arrived home
after n Coprl" Of weeks vacation spent
ut Dover. Ohio.
Supt. r. &. Maston arrived here yes
tcrday after several weeks visit at his
old home at Trimway. Ohio.
Finley c. Davis. assistant postmaster.
returned to duty yesterday after ID
days vaction.
r. G., HcSlop. Of Norh Fourth street.
ia gain able 10 be up. following several
days Illness.
Mrs. X. T. Jones. Of Seventh street,
loft yesterday to spend week visiting
with friends at Foilansbe", w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Arbaugh have re-
turned home after n vacation which was
spent at Brady's Lake.
Arthur Jones. of the local postoffice
force, left yesterday on his annual va
cation of Is days.
Harry Sommcrs arrived here from
Philadelphia yesterday 10 spend several
days visiting with relatives
John Duff and Eddie Miller leave to-
day for a short vacation trip to Cleve'
land, Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
BELMONT

Mr., and Mrs. John Carleton and
daughter, Ms. Mac Burkhart. ATTENDED
the funeral Of Mrs McCloud at Center
vile Friday.
Seven persons will BIZ made sapremely
banny in the IntelIigenccr's Automobile
and Diamond ,Campaign-you can be one
Mrs. Ella Sumption visited at l.. d.
McKisson's in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Kemmp VISITED
friends at Bethesda Sunday.
Thomas Showalter and Glenn Yoc were
callers in town Sunday.
T. J. Hatcher was a caller at column
bus, O., Sunday.
William GattCn was caller at BEL
mont one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Moore and daush-
ter. of Hunter, spent Sunday Win
friends at I,ampsrillc.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Nathan Warfcld. OF SOM
erton. O., spent Sunday at Victor
kcmp's.
Miss Pearl Shepherd visited her par
ents near Hunter Sunday.
Henry Cation was n caller at John
Wharton's Saturday.
Walter Perkins passed through this
vicinity Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Moore and son
visited friends near Hunter sunday.
Carl Wharton was a caller at John
Wharton's Sunday evening.
4. T.. Kemp was a caller at Byron
Kcmps one day this week.
]. !. Spencer was 4 caller At Hunter
Tuesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
ST. GAINESVILLE
Belmont County Seat News
Prnhata Court.

Entellice NJ. More. deceased. Testi-
mony Of witnesses to will taken. reduced
10 writing and filed. VIII admitted TO
probate and rccordc ordered
T.. r. Petty. deceased. Widow came
into open court and elected to takc under
will.
Evelinc Morrcll. deceased. Final ac-
count hlcd. set for hearing September
81. 1919. Notice ordered and continued.
George w Gibson. deceased. Final
account Med. set for hearing September
81, 1919. Notice ordered and continued.
John Lorenzo. deceased. Application
filed for appointment OF administrator.
Fond. $4,000. filed and approved. APP
pointmcnt made. letters ordered and is
sued. Inventory ordered. order issued.
Mary Orrnd, deceased. Sale bill filed,
approved and ordered recorded.
Bells S. Bcaze1. deceased. Application
fled for appointment Of executrix. No
bond required. appointment made. letters
ordered and issued. Inventory dispensed
with.
Adclbcrt LETTERS. juvenile delinquent.
Affidavit nled, set for hearing today at
10 a. m. Warrant ordered and issued.
Cause continued. Child brought before
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
HARRISV|LLE

Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson ana EAR
Walls, OF GAINESVILLE, were Visiuns
friends in town recently.
Supt. Ring, wife and baby. or Mt'
Pleasant. were calling in town FRIDAY.
The early beginners will be the happy
fnishcrs in the Intclll6cncers Automo-
bile and Diamond Campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas and
sons, Richard and Henry, OF Barpsfton'
who have been visiting friends In Town
have returned home.
Guy Bcverldge and sister. Ruth. At
tended Chautauqua at Cadiz. Sunday.
Add walcott. Of Maynard, was call
cr at the home Of Harvey Graham, on
Thursday.
Mrs, Gale Morretto and children OF
Akron, who have been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. 7. Norris. nave
returned home.
Mrs. carrie Myser and baby Of cadf1,
are visiting at the homo OF her uheie
Supt. Geo. +. Roche.
Mrs Charles Beck and children, OF
Pittsburgh. visited friends in town.
Guy Beveridge returned last week
The Ladies Aid picnic was postponed
on account OF rain.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wilson ana sons
.Delbert and Donald. and Julia Clarke
attended the Chautauqua at Cadiz las'
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Beck and daugn'
ter. Louise. Of Adena, and Rachael WIZ
nams. were calling on friends IN toVn
recently.
Bertha Siebert, Of West Alexander
IA. who has been visiting her frlenc
Clara Gorrell. has returned home.
Lois Hartman was shopping IN
Wheeling Friday.
Raw DUNCAN. who has been spending
few DAYS with his parents. Mr.. anc
Mrs. Morris DUNCAN, has returned 70
Canton.
lydia Crane. OF Jewctt, is visiting her
friend. Fay Dixon.
A number Of Harrisville teachers arc
attending the Teachers Institute az
Cadiz, this week
Hal Miller was a caller in Maynard
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. ". Rims and children
attended a picnic At Harlem Springs, on
Saturday.
W. y. Hall was a visitor in Cadis'
Tuesday.
Mrs. Chant Walker and son. John, of
Cadiz. are visiting her parents. Ar. and
Mrs. S. T. Morris.
w. j. Hope has a new Buick.
Have you seen the seven prize beau
ties the Intelligcncer IL giving away!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
Bridgeport Briefs.

Mrs. Faris Chppe and daughter Mrs.
Carl Drummond, left yesterday for new
Brighton. where they will attend the
Camp meeting Of the Rochester district.
Misses Louise and Helena Laipplc OF
this city left yesterday for a vacation
trip TO East Aurora. y. 7.
Attorney II. 4. Schafcr and family
left yesterday for q vacation trip which
will be spent on the lakes.
Miss Margaret Hess. OF Aetnavine, O..
IL spending few days vacation as the
guest of friends at Cleveland.
Miss Rachel Ralston returned to her
home nj Cadiz yesterday after visit
with friends in Kirkwood.
John W. Giffcn and family Of this
city. arc spending the day at the Giffen
reunion ut Washington. IA.
The Members OF tho bridgeport Rifle
club will hold an important meeting In
the indoor range tomorrow morning. TO
plan for trap-shooting
Miss Mario L.aipplc has returned to
duty at the Wilson furniture store after
a. short vacation.
Plans Will be made shortly for the
celebration which will attend the IN
yelling OF the monument In this city.
Several orders were received at the
| local post office for quantities OF tho
| government goods which arc on sale
yesterday.
Mr.. and MIS-. Clyde Gamble and Mr.
and Mrs. William McConnauEhy. leave
today en- vacation trip TO Detroit
| Mich.
Miss Mary Hopkins Of Kirkwood Is
visiting for q few days with friends at
/ Cannonsburg.
| Lawrence Fchrenbach Is spending the
| day at he Monroe county fair at
| Woodsfleld
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-20
AMERICAN LEGION TO
. DEMAND PUNISHMENT

Special Dispatch to The 1nteligene8.
NEW YORK. Aug. ls.-Thorough M
vestiga:ion Of the alleged abuses In milk
itary prisons Of the American Exped.
tionary Forces. prompt punishment for
the individuals responsible for these ~.
legged wrongs regardless Of rank. and
Legislation to prevent their recurrsncA
are demanded by the National Executivo
Committee Of The American Legion, y
session at National HEADQUARTERS, -,
West 44th street. Resolutions Uefo
unanimously adopted endorsing The 81
fort OF the Congressional lnveauSauno
Committee to place responsibility foe
tho brutalitics alleged to have beea.
practiccd by military prison authorities
in France and pledGing the oo-oDofatio1
Of local posts throughout the counelz
to make the assistance Of the LsgtO>
fcctlYe. r.L.- -. :, e. -