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The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

ChrrIes A, Grove, z and Louise ". Halle.
IS, both Of Frede16. Nd. Tue Rev. J. b.
Jerdes
H Hsidsnrudck. D. ard I'll. N Rsct,T, =.
both Of Washington The Rev. G. C. Banon
James P Kln.. Is. and Mary R Williams.
n. hoGh Of Washington The Rev. b. b. Welsh
Jamee z Andrrws d. and Dorothy z
Beuchert, %. both Of Washington TIE Rev.
W L. DI-ot
Ollie r williams, q. ot Blu..nnot, Va, and
M.ry HindmAn. :. o, Mount Rainier, Nd
TIE Re-, H T SteTenson.
Prank GibbelSop, u, and Br, DorfnIn. =
both Of Washington The Rev. g silve-stpna
William ] M-pr. y and Msry p scott, n
both Of Washington The Rev. G. Meyer
John A. Myers Q, and Mary V. Shank. ..
both Of MSurrrtowu, Va The Rev. & Schroed-r.
Is, both Of Washington The Rev. D. @.
keenan,.
clarence s. Mcbride, %. Of Washington. and
Marion NJ. Frey. 70. Of Beltsrlle, Nd TIE
Rev. Il. P. DoWna
William ]. Walsh, 2 and BenlAh o Padsett,
.. beth q Washington Tho Rev. z L
Buckley.
Ca- ]. orint~en. =, and Ann. L Ke-se-. Is.
both cf Acrotink, Va The Rev J. H Jerres
Ear u. Griffin, = of Fort Branch. Ind, and
Helen NJ. Amidun. %. Of Washington The
Rev. J. NJ O'Brieu-
William N Richardson. 2. q Butt.. Mont
and Madeline Z Rcbe-srn. u. Of ROCKVILLE,
Nd. The Rev. h T. Stevenson
COLORED.
Oscar stsvman, q and Esther Washington
2. both Of AlbenSrie County, Va The Rev
W. J. Howard
Ernest Scott, q and Frannrs O. johnson. e.
both Of Washington. TIE Rev. n. n. T1rpeau
Lewis f. Dixon 2. and Mabel Z. Thomas,
70, both Of Washington The Rev W. A Jarvis
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
MERCER BACKED
BY MERCHANTS
Board Of Trade Endorses
Plan for Combining
Trolley Systems.

A general opinion among Washing
ton business men that a merger Of
the Washington Railway and Elec-
tric Company and the Capital Trac-
ton Company would solve the street
railway situation here is indicated by
the Board OF Trades report issued
yesterday favoring the merger. which
followed closely the action of the
Chamber OF Commerce in endorsing
such a move.
Z. c. Graham, chairman OF the
Board OF Trade transportation COM
'mittee. and W. Mex Clayton present.
ed the merger report to the board,
which unanimously adopted II.
The committee also urged the con-
demnlng OF zone fares and 2-oent
transfers and the paying Of crossing
policemen by the railway companies
rather than by the District.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
MEAT RETAILERS
TO Be SUMMONED
Will Have Chance to
Answer Charges of
Packer Agents.

Washington meat retailers, charg-
&c with responsibility for high
prices by representatives Of the
large packing houses. will have an
opportunity TO reply when the Sen
ate subcommittee investigating Ev-
ing costs In the District resumes
hearings Tuesday afternoon
This was learned late yesterday
following a session of the subcon-
mittee. Retailers will be asked TO
explain statements made during the
past week by packer officials. who
claimed they are In no way to blame
for high meat prices.
b A Ttmmink secretary Of the
Morris Company. and his Washington
manager 1 K Oakley, appeared
yesterday. called attention 70 con-
the packer Representatives, from,
whom a mass OF Information bearing
on Washington prices has been OBJ
tanned.
An executive session Of the com
mittee is TO be held Monday after
noon
President Wilson. in his message
yesterday, called attention 20 con-
ditions in the District in these
words:
TT would serve as a useful exam
pie TO the other communities OF the
country. as well as greatly relieve
local distress. II the Congress were
to regulate al such matters very
fully for the District Of Columbia.
where its legislative authority is
without limit"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
BATH MILESTONE OF
CHURCH OF REDEEMER

The thirty-foUrth anniversary OF
the laying OF the cornerstone OF the
Church Of Our Redeemer. a155 Eighth
street northwest, will be celebrated
today. tomorrow and Monday by
special services.
Services will be held at The
church tonight, and q special scrv-
ice, with a sermon by the pastor,
the Rev. d. E. Wisemsn. will take
place tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. The subject Of the sermon
will be: who Is Ny NeiEhIora"
Monday night will be social night
for the members OF the congrega-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
wounded to Celebrate Holiday.

Maryland boys at Walter Reed Hos
pital are planning 10 celebrate old
Defenders Day." September L, a
legal holiday in Maryland. by an en-
tertainment and series OF tableauX
depicting the history of the State. at
Wilson Normal School. Mrs. p. ".
Streeter and Lieut. William Earl
Severe, OF Baltimore. will have charge
Of the program.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
New Canadian Liberal Leader.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. s.-w. l.. Mac
kenzie King is the new Liberal lead
er Of Canada. He was elected over
w. s. Fielding at the national con-
vention OF that party yesterday, 47S
to 43s. King was an ardent support
er of the late Sir wilfrid Laurier,
whom he succeeds.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Back Bill to Curb aIoan shart,-

Full support for the Capper-Dyer
measures in Congress, intended TO
curb the operations of pawnbrokers
and loan sharks has been promised
by the National Private Soldiers ana
Sailors Legion because, it is claimed,
returned soldiers and sailors have fire.
quently been vtctimized by the pawn
brokers and loan sharks"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
BUREAU OF
ENGRAVING.
lAND PRINTING.
50 NEWS

William Vessels OF section s, has
gone to New York to meet his son,
John s.. who is returning with the
Second Division. Young Vessels has
been in the biggest battles Of the war.
After the big Welcome Home" pa
rade IN New York. II is expected that
he will be sent to Camp Kearney.
Cal
Mr.. Gashorne. Of the engraving di-
vision. accompanied by his wife, has
gone on three weeks visit TO Piney
Point and Norfolk
Thomas Roche. chief Of the wettins
division, is taking a few days leave
Mr. Crocker. chief Of the stamp
cumming division, has gone 70 New
York TO meet his son. who is return
ing from overseas. He is planning a
large time for his hero son.
Christian Schwabauer, Of section s,
night is on the sick list
Miss Florence CoIlingsworth, Of sec
ton 5, night, is confined to her home
due to a sprained ankle
Miss Helen Stewart. employed In the
wetting division for a number or
years, is on the sick list.
Mrs. B. Russell. OF the wstting d.
vision, has been granted ten days
leave, and is planning a vacation with
her husband in Southern Maryland
Mr.. Russell has just returned from
overseas with the Second Division.
The following from the examining
division are on leave: Miss Annie
COdrick. Mrs. Blanche Taylor, Miss
Kate Wharton. Mrs. Anna Cockriu
and Miss Bessie Reagan.
Miss Bessie NJ Wiley is absent
from the numbering division, due 10
the death Of her mother, Mrs. S. s.
Ingle,
The big four" composed Of
Pop" DeBinder. Walter Spring
Clyde DeBinder and James Gessford,
all OF the engraving division, took
their annual fishing trip up the
Potomac last Thursday. Everything
went fine e1cept-bait was a little
short. Clyde DeBinder actually
threw a perfectly good one-pound
bass overheard in his endeavor to
put it on ice Gessford, in his e1-
cit nent forgot to turn the spigot
of when he was filing the cooler
with ginger ale. and Spring ex-
pressed himself freely on several
occasions. Outside Of this, the boys
had good luck.
Miss Mary o'Neill. OF the e1amin-
ing division. is taking q trip to
Baltimore by water
Mrs. N. Simmons, of the wettins d.
vision, is absent due 10 sickness in
the family.
Printers assistants OF section who
have been on leave this week are
Helen Boyd, Elsie Blair, Cornelis Lee
Matte O'Conner. N. z. Burger Lil-
liam Goldsmith. Anna Hasler, Bartha
Degen and Laura Anderson.
Miss Grace Nowland. Of section 5.
Is filling the position Of clerk tempo
rarily.
W. Brown. OF the wetting division,
is on the sick list.
The Bureau Band will rehearse to-
morrow on the roof garden, begin
ming promptly at 10 o'clock. A short
business meeting WILL follow the re-
hearsal. All members are urged to be
present
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Federal Employee Union Moves.

Headquarters of the National Fed
Grafton of Federal Employees. Fed
eral Employees Union, No. 2. the Ma
tional Women's Trade Union League
and the Washington committee Of
the National Women's Trade Union
League. which were formerly locat-
ed in the Continental Trust Build
ing, were moved yesterday to more
commodious quarters in the Lemon
Building, 1923 New York avenue.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09

The Bureau Band will rehearse To-
morrow on the roof garden, begin
ming promptly at 10 o'clock. A short
business meeting WILL follow the re-
hearsal. All members are urged TO be
present
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
New Name for white House Cat.

The White House cat. bill" had
its named changed to Billet" yes
terday, due to the fact that IL
brought forth family OF four kit
tens. The cat belongs to William
Pannell, and is said to be a favorite
at the White House because Of her
lack OF hostility toward the squir-
rels.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
DEATHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Ursula Sellers z. Sibley Horpt
RaSnus WilaTdsoc IS, St Eliz Ho-t
John D. Crawford, &. 52l Rock Greek Church
I'd nv.
Harry Roller. months. Chihren's Ho-pt.
Lawrence W. Flyn I month, SIS llth 81 ~
COLORED
sorihi. Hall s, 32 3rd St sp.
Lillian R Jarber. IS, St liz Hoept
Alic- Hannsway, So Wash. Asylum Hosrt
Gerys Smith. II nocths, aocl Roseiale Sc ne
Russell Hawkins 4 months, 81 St NV
Harry PaytOr, months, Childrea's Hospt
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Lectures on Lighting.

The History OF Lighting Since the
Day OF the Cave Man will be the sub
ject Of a lecture to be given Tuesday
night at Polls Theater, before the
National Press Club, by W. Darcy
Ryan, chief OF illumination OF the
PanamaPacifc International Exposi-
ton of 1915. Each member may obtain
two tickets next Monday at the club.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Silk Workers Get A-Hour Week.

Paterson, N. j.. Aug. S.-Ofcials OF
the Amalgamated Textile Workers de-
clared today that 100 silk mills here
have granted the demands of strikers
for immediate enforcement of the
forty-four-hour week and a u per
cent increase in wages.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Muskegon Riots Are Ended.

Muskegon, Mich, Aug. s.-State
and city authorities had restored or
der today. following riots in connec- =
tion with the street car strike.
Factories, closed for three days
when traffic practically ceased, re-
sumed operations.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
MADAME ALLEN
PALMIsr AND CLAIRyOYANr.

GuIrlptees 20 read your ertire life psst. rre--
snt and future; GTes tue advice IN buSne--
love. health ard family Affairs: tells the p.ps
Of your future husband or wife; ard What to
do to be successful in life; one visit will nay
you for your mary diappOintmsnts in others
she will remove all Obstacles and tell You how
TO win aud hold the one you desIre; she gives
advice on su important afsirs Of life; reading.
81 %; no one in trouble turned away money os
no money. ies sor
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Here's One Way TO Get "Kicks 4"

Harrisburg. Pa, Aug. S.-John
Bush has discovered a way to get
a kick out OF near beer. While
helping unload a cargo of the stuff.
Bush got in the way and a keg
knocked him into a cellar, fractur-
ing his leg.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
MONEY TO LOAN,

MONEY TO LOAN-s8O TO $4,000 ON D. c
zeal estate. Several trust funds AL tr,n.
actions conducted with economical cunsidcrsuop
for borrower
wM. H. SAUNDERS L CO.,
Southern Building, N 18th st. NV
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Marines Parade Abandoned.

Plans for q parade OF Marines Of
the Second Division in this city have
been abandoned on account OF lack
of time after the parade In New
York, according to announcement
by Maj. Gen. George Barnett How
ever. a reception and dance will be
given for the boys at Quantico. Va,
next Friday.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
What Happened in Our
Busy City.
Memorial Trees for Heroes.

Plans are being made to plant
trees, dedicated to men who died in
the world war. around the new LIN
coin memorial in Potomac. Park. A
metal tag, on which is the name of
the soldier to whom IL is dedicated,
will be placed on each tree.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09

W. Brown. OF the wetting division
is on the sick list.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09

MONEY TO LOAN ON CITY REAL ESTATE
at current rates Of interest TYLER &
RUTHERFORD, INC. 81 18th st. NV. ap24st
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
WILDWOOD.

nshteenth season Ownership Msr., O
KURn kSAsa0. "a
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
Office Force Plans Picnic

The Office force of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association will
hold a picnic today at Marshall Hall.
ARRANGEMENTS for the excursion have
been made by George Prettyman and
Miss Anna Herath.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
PALMISTRY,
OLD AND RELIABLE
MADAME ZFJJA

the Gypsy wonder. who has travelled most ,x.
tenaFeiy' reading and convincing beyond the
least doubt her ability 70 look Accurately into
the iarthest depthS OF human hand and read
the most delicate and shadOwed signs OF one,
life. descendant OF that famous Gypsy queen
ZeIar VINO, more than a century aco, read the
hands Of the crowned heads Of Europe and more
than convinced and won the praise Of being (the
Gypsy WondeT) the most celebrated palmi-r
Madam Zella has practiced reading the NV.
teries Of the hand since a girl Of IS years and
has been taught and heightened BY the best and
most noted old and young Of her Gypsy racs and
being a woman 6 years Of age Is without a
doDbe a Gypsy wonder. Call and be convinced
SatisfactiOn guaranteed SIS Tth St NV
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Robert W. and Vivian Pa-kinsol, girl
John and Amelia ZUrlS, boy.
Drnest NJ and Lena Wolff, bog.
Robert H and Mary 4. Wingard, hoy.
Angelo J. and Lena L ScandOlos. girl
Wm- A and Lillian A. Schlobohn, girl
BrTz l. and MAy T. Riley, boy.
VIM. J. and Teresa Quinn. boz.
John +. and Adlade Pitts, gin
Arlington l. and LydiL Z. Murphy. boy.
Francis J. and Natalie C. GiIies, girl.
James and Anna NJ. Daras, girl
Joz T. and Mary II. Mueller. girl
COLORED.
William A and Venetia ISZTcr, boy.
John and Lena Queen, girl.
John c and Cora Pryor, bog.
John and Reo-ocs Moses, girl
James NJ. and Rebecra Harris, gih-
John L and Leila Greek. girl
Lsliah and Lana Butler. rrL
Joseph r and Mary @ BAtns, boy.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09

FRANK THEODORE ALLEN, NJ. 8. P. d.
rector. Astrological Research Society. Personal
readingS, by appointment, g; typewritten fore
casts. S and up, Expert vocational guidance
'Dr. Aliens work is strictly scientific and math-
enAticA, not a matter Of feelings impressions
or guesseS He is not fortune teller l6
Z NV. Phone Franklin 6s2 lul-sr
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220 C STR. N. W.
SCIENTIFIC ASTROLOGY.

Two Doors From 18th St.
aust
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09

WATCH THE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS rOn
suoenCes OF IN, uowth OF this clty Tn,
nay seem IKE an odd Eukzestion-but il int,
achAu
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09

Miss Grace Nowland. Of section S
Is filling the position Of clerk tempo
rarily.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
]. Edward AddickI' Funeral Today.

New York. Aug. S-FUneral serv-
ices for J. Edward Addicks. former
Delaware politician will be held to-
morrow. He died here late yester-
day. Interment will be in Laurel
Hill Cemetery. Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
PROF., BELMONT

Hoted cIsirTJyant ard pslmis Gives advice
On budness matters, love. health, and family rf-
fairs Tells name OF your future husband or
wife, tsl!s one you love Is true or false What
part Of the cuuu;-y Is lUchsSt to you What to
do to Be Euccrssiu, in life l2ls n. Y AZ. ~
Next door 70 &as1nic Temple. Reading, 81.
ie8M
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CLAIRVOYANTS.
'ieousA OJ tue DlsGlCt o4 co4ul
NINE. IEANETT
MADAME VICTORIA

Tns gifted palnist and clairroy.nt. Can .d-
wise business, family Affairs love and marriages.
Can tell you the name Of future husband or
wife. Can tell you the secret Of being success
tI: how TO avoid trouble and how TO avoid evil
influence. Satisfaction guaranteed or No charva
Entrance SO Tth st .De -sf
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| CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DIRECTORY 1@s@
REAL ESTATE
Before
Buying Selling or Renting
USE THE WANT ADS
FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD AT
Chevy Chase on $40 cash and SIS . month.
ALLAN W. GIBSON, lTus Colombo Build
M juN-3ot
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
This Robbery a Cool Act.

Adams, Mass. Aug. st was
cold and deliberate act, William
Kronick admitted when found guilty
OF breaking into an ice house.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
CLAIRVOYANTS.
MRS. BOSWELL
PIANIST AND cLAIRyOYASr

PALMISr AND cLAIRvOYANr
Gfvs advice on business matters, love. health
and family Affairs; tells If the one you lo,. /,
true or faise what part Of the country is luckisst
to you, what TO do to be successful In life Gives
ycu dates and facts tells you what has passed in
life, and what is happening. without asking .
single question. She does not tell to paease, but
reads Just As the hands indicate; tells you ths
plansts you were horn under. the LUCKY and un-
lucky planets; when and whom you will NARY;
settles and explains love. family trouble, mar
risse divorce, health, lawsuits, speculationA, In
TestmentS transactions ID all kinds In fact. No
matter what your hope, fear or ambition, come
to this noted palmist and md help There is no
use for anyone TO be unsuccessful or unhappy.
No matter what the cause. her advice removes
AL troubia Shs guarantees satisfaction Read
inns 81 % 10 7th st. NV. au6st
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
EANTED-FURNISHED ROOMS.

HDDLEAGm G GENTLENAN WANTS
pleasant sleeping room, 5resnRst ard use OF
a+h, In Abez1ndrA CounJ. Va; comfcrt pre-
erred 70 Etyls5 pnrnAn.ut; stIte tez1ns BOX
IS ru61
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
MADAM LENORE

Gifted clsirvOyart and medium, can b. con-
sulted on all affairs Of life Where other, f,il.
she succeeds Her advice is good, try her. No
guess work or questions asked: what she sees and
tells comes true. Satisfaction guaranteed Of
hce II llth st. NV, two doors north Of Palais
Royal store. Hours. II a N tos n jul-sot
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PALMISTRY.
CEALO PARKER

Are you in trouble! Save time and money By
consulting q naturaI-born clairToyant that Divine
PruTdsnce has seen ft 10 bless With remarkable
tlentsi she aAks no Qusstions but wiSl tail you
about business. loIs or marriages. and what to do
TO be successful In life; overcome evil influence
give luck days and numbers; you will Be wiser
and happier after seeing her; satisfaction or no
charges; readings, s. III L st NV; between
lHh and 18th sts aus GOT
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
BUSINESS CHANCES.

WE HAVE MANY GOOD OPPORTUNITIES
for eapsbls men and women with sosas eapatsl
tslso without) 10 connect up with going busnsss
concans In this city. Apply morning., THE
CORPORATION AGENCY COMPANY. Nx,
Nv. mylsst
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
EhLHlsTy Is 4 TtCORnIDeu bcicnce,
RIZPAH EIDON
MADAM EPPY,
1850
MADAM KASKO

EGYPTIAN SCIENTIFIC rAIMIsr; TILL.
PAST. PRESENT AND FUTURE; sATrs
FACTION GUARANTEED: HOURS. =, A. NJ.
TO P. NJ PERMANENTLY LoCArnp
g. 5th at. NV mysn
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

YOU CAN'T HIDE YOUR AID IN Fns
cissHred coIuDns-for there isn't nidibs
place there. The-e ads are kkAD. Dchs<u
WILL CILL IN Ny UNi.ETTEnED AUTO
mobile, cty or suburban. and pay you hiShest
prices Tor Anice, gentlapens, chiidrep's dis
carded clothinI, Of ali oSR1psionA kddYsss
postal or phone. | vii call Z RIOE. I3a1 ItA
It. nv. North lF56. fs0k
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DIED.

Thursday, Aug. 7. 1919, al
los p. m, at her late residence,
go Randolph street northwest
sR6wS fRe5 1SGkE iSas 5eess befaved VII. Rhtta Of
the late Samuel S. Ingie, and de-
voted mother OF Mrs. Bessie NJ.
Wiley and Mrs. E. +. Vrooman.
Funeral from st. Dominic's Church,
Saturday. Aug. Q, at 10 a. m,
where requiem mass will be said
for the repose OF her soul. Inter
ment at Congressional Cemetery.
Relatives and friends invited
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LOST
WANTED-AGENTS.

OANDY-BIG PAY: START ONE OF OUR
specially candy factories in your home, small
foCm, anywhere: ~ tell how and furnish every
hing; adr--tise; ErHnd opportunity; men~vo-
n'n. CANDY Co. ISl9 RAnstesd St. Philadsl-
nEIa- tllJIJ
The Washington herald., 1919-08-09
SPIRITUALIST.
PROF. MARCUS LA MAR

for 6ears
Washington's Favorite Adviser,
Most remarkable reader Of human destiny OF
the PRESENT age, far in advance of the ordinary
readers you meet in a class distinctly alone;
teEs your full name, full names Of husband, wife
or sweetheart: al about business speculations,
law suits; never fails 70 rcInite those that are
separated; helps you 70 overcome trouble Of any
kind in very short time; brings about your.
every wish and desire: is considered master mind
in love Affairs and glcceedS even in the most
difficult cases where all others have completely
failed Hours, II a m TO p. IN daily. Closed
SUndayA
1220 C STR. N. W.
Two Doom From 18th ST
The Carlisle independent., 1919-03-27

Ordinance thereof, were taken up and placed in the town pound.
 One small black mare about 13l Of 14 hands high. blazed face, roached mane, heavy with foal, no visible marks or brands; one small bay horse. about IA hands high, about 3 years old. no marks or brands visible
 If the above animals are not proven away on or before April fifth (5th) 1919, and all pound fees and other legal costs paid, warning is hereby given, that they will be sold to the highest bidder at public sale on Front street Carlisle, Ark. on April 9th 1919 at 10 ID. according to law l. E Baldwin, l. k. Kirby
 Imp Officer, Mayor Mch g. 1919 Town of Carlisle
The Carlisle independent., 1919-03-27
Arkansas News Lettee

Eighty three of the 282 men discharged from the Camp Pike base hospital last week are from Arkansas. and 34 of lhe 83 are men who served overseas. Many of the men take occasion to ex- press to the Y M, C. A seere taries at the base hospital unit, gratitude for servIce received from the in the battle zone and behind the Ines in France. Arthur 0bee. of Hot Springs re ferring to criticisms of the Y" said it was due to a few mishts; that whatever mistakes were made was due to the man, not the organization. The "" did great work /"
 The Camp Pike postotfice building. recently enlarged was destroyed by fire ThurSdav af-
The Carlisle independent., 1919-03-27

of the men in the camp and will offer to appear here. Playlets are particularly pleasing, esDee- ially if they contain plenty cf laughs and chorus effect. Any desiring to help keep the sol- diers happy should communicate with A c. Broyles. social diree- tor. Y M. c. A, Camp Pike.
 o. H. Wilkerson of Conway, who was superintendent of schools of Arkansas City whea he entered the army, and T F. Walker, school teacher at Hardy both of the 87th division, were among the men selected from or ganizations in France and sent to the Officers Training School at Longres They had just re- ceived recommendations for lieutenancies when the armis- tice was signed Both men ar rived at Camp Pike and were discharged this week Wilker- son and his comrades were not sympathetic with those who complained about conditions at Brest Excepting that they did not receive mail, they voiced no complaint while interestedly dis cussing their experiences oyer. seas. They commended the Y. NJ. c. A. for the great service rendered soldiers under most difficult conditions, and told of the benefits the men receive from the "Y"s educational, en- tertainment and athletic pro gram over there.