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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-06-07
COL. OTIS B. DUNCAN RANKED AS LIEUT., COL. AL
THOUGH HE SIMPLY HAD CHARGE OF
One BATTALION


The following telegram speaks
for itself
G.H.Q A.EF. Chaumont, France.
IL July, 1918.
Col. Franklin A. Denison $40
Inf U.S.A. is hereby relieved and
will report to me at these Head
quarters Immediately, Col. T. A.
Roberts, Calvary U.S-A., is here
by attached to the $40 Inf. US.
A with command.
Davis.
Col. T. A. Roberts, the arch
enemy, vilifier and tradueer of
the Negro soldier, the one who
delighted to sign his private mail
as coming from ''The white hope
In Black Regiment" took tenn
pOrary command of the regiment
on the 18th of July, 1918 at Ra-
recount. At this time we were
attached to the Both Div. of 10th
French Army. The Germans were
hammering away in their struggle
to reach Paris In August. The
Intelligence Department had the
information that Ludendorf pur-
posed TO push his army through
the Nerdun, Argonne, Chateau
Thierry front and thus gain his
objective; we were held In re-
serve at Rarecourt.
The first official act of an IN
coming official is always watched
with interest for it serves as a
basis upon to build future ex-
pectatiOns.
So it was with keen interest
and feverish anxiety that / watch
ed Tor Order No. 1. We did not
have long to wait. There was at
that time at Rarecourt a cafe
over which were CHARTERED two
French women Of easy virtue.
Col Denison had placed guards
at the place In question with In
structiOn not to permit any sol
dlers of the 370th to enter.
This was a precautionary mea-
sure TO safeguard the health of
the men. Col Roberts had said to
The Chaplain, ''I hear that your
former Colonel objects to men
drinking wine". / answered, "No
ar, you have been misinformed"
Then why have guards been
placed at that cafei" The Cha
plain explained It, as above sta
ted- Col. Roberts answered.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-06-07

| rry. we marched over 10 o1dFtuu,
IA kilos. and at / 80 were billeted
where less than three weeks be-
fore the Germans had knocked
for admittance, from which town
the civil population had departed
in haste for fear of the Germans
and were only then returning.
During the twelve days stay
at this place events big with ST.
gnificance to the Negro Race and
the "8th" took place for twas
here that Col. Roberts began to
pave the way to induet white Of
fieers into this regiment that had
endured for twenty-four years as
a 1000 Negro organization.
Major Chas. Hunt who had
grown gray in efficient service
was relieved of command and
sent back to Blois for re-clasSifi-
cation where he was denoted to
the grade of Captain; Major A
Williams, a brave and fearless
officer, one who had served his
country long and well, went by the
5: me route being also denoted
TO Captain; Captain c. L. Hill
who was loved by all followed on
their heels; Captain j. II. Patton
was relieved as Regt. Adjt., Lieu:
B. Phillips being appointed in his
stead, and given command Of
Hunts Battalion; Lieut.. Col. o.
B. Duncan was relieved from com
mand of the Replacement Camp
and placed in charge of Williams
Battalion. But you say, wherein
am 1 justified in saying that Col.
Roberts was handing the regi.
ment a raw dealt Wait and see
Officers and men became resi-.
i've and chagrinned, here and
here little knots of officers and
soldiers could be seen in earnest
conversation and the burden of
their talk whats coming off"
is it The purpose of his hard boil
ed egg to slip a bunch of white
majors over on US -" Oh, MOI"
said the bootlicker, "Patt's with
the End, Stokes is with the LIST
md Duncan is with the 3rd."
But why put a perfectly good
Lieut.. Col. m command of bat
TALON when you have a dozen
captains eligible for promotion to
that gradei
Well, thereby hangs a tale
The dissatisfaction became so
marked, the murmuring so loud
that the Chaplain was approached
by several men and officers and
asked his opinion. He promised
to confer with them the next
day; in the meantime he sought
out Col. o. B. Duncan, a splend-
id fellow, - a soldier and officer
and a brave commander. After
warning him of the spreading
discomfort Oh the part of the Of
fieers and lken Dunean's advice
and opinion were sought as what
was b,st to do and advise. His |
apSTer was, "Tell the officers to
sit tight, that everything would
come out o. K, that the name
of three captains had been re-
commended, that the old man
would follow his advice"
But the very next day a mes
sage was sent over Col Roberts
signature in substance eff it is
the policy Of the A.E-F. to ap-I
point Negro Majors, / would re
commend that Capt. j. IL Patton
be appointed Major, but he IS the !
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-06-07

The Members of the Eighth Regiment the First Anne
rican Soldiers to Stand Before St Mihel; and the
First to Line up Before Argonne.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1919-06-07
COL. ROBERTS STYLED HIMSELF THE WHITE
HOPE OF THE REGIMENT.

Major Charles Hunt Denoted and Reduced to Capt
Capt B. F. Pickney; Capt Clinton l. Hill were Brushed
Aside and Fell by the Wayside at the Hands of Col
Roberts. Captain John H. Patton; was Relieved as
Regt and Adjt; and He Never Permitted to Serve
ash Major.
Evening star., 1919-04-07
EXPECTS THE PASSAGE
OF SOLDIERS FARM BILL

Representative Taylor Of Colorado.
chairman of the House committee on
irrigation and arid lands and author
of a measure providing farms for SOL
diers, declared today, before leaving
for his home, that, in his opinion, the
new bill to- be drafted for the next
Congress will be passed early in the
session.
He advised that the surest way to
obtain immediate action on the bill
would be for applicants for farms to
write to their representatives in Con-
gress.
II find in my travels through the
country" said Mr.. Taylor, that the
boys are very anxious concerning this
proposition, but do not know how
they can make their desires known.
Many Of them do not know that Con-
gress did not pass the bill. and. while
some thirty OF forty thousand Of them
have written to the Secretary of the
Interior. telling of their interest in
the measure. they have no knowledge
as to what has been done with it. or
what their chances of getting farm
will be.
II could have told those with whom
have come in contact that the best
thing to do is to make their desire
known to their members OF Congress,
but most of them no not know who
their representatives are. / believe
the bill will pass and that it should
pass early in the session"
Evening star., 1919-04-07
Admits Clubs "Run for Profit"

When he began his cross-examina-
tion, Mr.. Marbury asked the witness
about the statement that the major
leagues and the national commission
are not conducted for gain. Hermann
admitted, however, that each of the
competent clubs of the leagues is run
for profit" The witness said he re-
ceives $500 annually. as president of
the national commission, and a nomi-
nal salary as president of the Cincin-
natl club. of which he is also a large
stockholder.
Mr.. Hermann was not prepared to
state the salary Of Ban" johnson as
president of the American League,
but remarked that Mr.. Johnson. was
not in base ball for his health"
When court convened this morning
Attorney Pepper had Mr.. Hermann
give his version Of what the state
ment of accounts of the Baltimore
club showed of the losses incurred
by that team during the years 1914
and 1915. The witness declared that
the losses approximated 100000. The
gate receipts at Baltimore the first
season of the Federal League, he said,
totaled $S0,200, while in 1915 the club
took in only $5S.800. He said the
players salaries Of the Baltimore
club were only $4,000. while the av-
erage players salary list in the major
leagues was between $4,000 and
$4,000.
The witness expressed the view
that the gate receipts during the first
season were so per cent less than
should be the case. to insure a sue
cessful venture.
Evening star., 1919-04-07
CAPT. FATHER OPPOSES
DOWNTOWN Dance HALL
Police Officer Regards That Form
'. of Amusement as Menace
3. ;. to Morals.

A general denunciation of downtown
dance halls was voiced. by Capt.
E1arher of No. 1 police precinct at a
hearing today on the appeal of Harry
o. White for a license to conduct a
hall at the southeast corner of 8th
and E streets northwest. Speaking
for his own precinct. Capt Flather
said that this character of amuse-
ment resort is practically a menace to
the morals of young persons and 9TH
ers frequenting them. He particu-
larry opposed establishing of a dance
hall at Sth and E streets, the location,
he said, being outside the zone of the
police supervision maintained in the
moro congested sections.
Mr. White maintains a private dance
school at this location. His applica-
tion for authority to operate the place
as a public hall was denied recently
by License Supt. Wade H. Coon BIS,
following the filing of an unfavorable
report by the police department. The
Commissioners sustained Mr.. Coombs'
action. On appeal today, which was
heard by Mr.. Coombs. several charac-
ter witnesses were introduced by at
torneys for Mr.. White. For the most
part they were dance instructors en-
ployed by the applicant. Witnesses
also appeared for the police depart
1nent. Attorneys representing Mr.
White will file a brief in the case.
after which it will go to Mr.. Coombs
and the Commissioners for final de-
cision.
Evening star., 1919-04-07
viii Speak in Brookland Tonight.

DR.. Charles H. Mccarthy. professor
Of American history at the Catholic
University, will speak on Relation of
Literature to National Life" at St
Anthony's parish hall. Brookland, to-
1aeht At s-e'clocl.
Evening star., 1919-04-07
JEWISH WELFARE
BOARD IS PRAISED
lauded by Men of Other
Agencies in Addresses at
=. Conference Here.
WAY TO AID BOYS IS TOLD

High praise for the initiative, the
teamwork and the spirit of co-opera-
ton with other welfare organizations
shown by the Jewish Welfare Board
was given with enthusiasm by speak
ers representing associated agencies
at this mornings session of the two
day conference of field representatives
and eastern states community chair
men of the Jewish association in
progress at the Willard. The speakers
were Maj. James H. Buell., represent
ing the commission on training camp
activities, and DR.. Albert X. Fretwell.
director of recreation, department of
military relief, American Red Cross.
Get 'em off the bleachers and into
the game" was the keynote Oft DR..
Fretwell's rapid-fire talk. which dealt
with the program of recreational serV-
ice for hospital patients in which the
Jewish Welfare Board plays SO iI''ror-
tant a part. He explained that Army
life, particularly when i, cuiIninates
with a stay in hospital. Is not an ini-
tiative builder, and it is the province
Of the welfare agencies to get the men
back into the proper attitude of mind
through recreational and industrial
Self-aCtiyity
Evening star., 1919-04-07
0. B. AGREED TOPAY|
FEDS" $729,0OO!!
Hermann States Sum When
ouizzed for Saying League
Was on Last Legs"
DENIES BLACKLIST EXISTS

August Garry Hermann. chair
cross-examined at length today by
Attorney William L. Marbury. of
counsel for the Baltimore club, when
trial was resumed before Justice Staf-
ford and jury in the District Su-
preme Court of the suit of the Balti-
more club to recover 100000 damages
under the antitrust laws from organ
ized ball and certain officials of the
Federal League.
Witness insisted that he did not fear
the competition of the Federal
League. as he was satisfied the league
was on it's last legs, if not already
dead, when the peace pact was signed.
He asserted that the ''ineligible list" is
not "black list" as the attorney
characterized it. because in every in
stance where ball player has ap-
piled for reinstatement the national
commission has taken him off the 'in-
eligible list" A "black. list" in the
opinion of the witness. is one con-
tanning names of persons whom one
is unwilling to employ in the future.
IF the Federal League was already
on its last legs or dead, why did you
pay $1,0ne.000 for it? inquired Mr..
Marbury.
Puts Figures at $729, 600.
Mr.. Hermann denied that so much
money was spent under the peace
pact. With little figuring he decided
that organized base ball had agreed
to ray $729,000, but the witness said
he thought this a small price" to
gain the objects desired by the de-
fendants. These objects, he said, were
to restore the confidence of the public
in base ball and to prevent contract
jumping
TT was not competition I feared"
said the witness, but a repetition of
the conditions that had surrounded
the game"
Attorney Marbury looked up the de-
tails of the payments under the peace
pact and tried to get the witness to
admit that the real purpose was to
prevent competition as shown in the
acquisition of ball parks, when the
major leagues had no use for such
places, and wanted merely to prevent
base ball being played there.
Mr.. Hermann insisted in his de-
nial but admitted that the Brooklyn
Fed park is now under rental to the
United States for warehouse purposes.
The witness also admitted that Pitts
burgh was paid $4,000 for the mere
Federal League franchise and had no
other property rights wanted by or
ganiZed ball.
Evening star., 1919-04-07
, complimented by Maj. Buell..

compliments were paid the work of
the board both in this country and
abroad by Maj. James H. Buell. Of the
ties, who declared that the board had
never sought self-aggrandizement or
self-advertisement in the slightest
cbzy and inviting huts generally
maintained by The board and urged
his hearers to use every possible ad-
vantage possessed by those huts to
Que to the demobiiizatIon period. He
mentioned at some length the Jewish
welfare boards part to be played in
the work of the new morale units
equipment of Army transports. saying:
God knows how much some of
these men have been talked to about
the advantages of bolshevism and
other evils"
The j. W.R's program in this trans
port service was further discussed
tby Mr.. Goldberg Of Philadelphia, who
took the place of C. G. Bandman on
b. the. program. He told of the valuable
work done during the voyage in pre-
pairing men for their debarkation and
demobilization. pointing out that it
Is essential for the representative of
the Jewish organization to be "a
fountain Of information" regarding
the problems Of allotment. insurance,
bonus, employment, etc.
- he IOlQ OF the advantages OF the
Community boxes contributed to by
all the welfare agencies, which. avoid
ing duplication, provide toilet articles.
stationery and other small comforts.
and recommended also that repre-
sentatives of the Jewish board equip
themselves with religious and athletic
accessories.
Several additional speakers de-
scribed the work done at points of
debarkation.
: Others on this mornings program
Eere Nathaniel Ginsburg, F. Guggen-
hefmer, l. K. Goldman and Gilbert
Harris Louis Kraft, sectional di-
chairman. Following luncheon the
aftenoon's activities ending with a
nights program will include a general
discussion, plans for the Passover,
a distribution of "matzoth" and a
theater party. The conference ends
tonight. Its proceedings will be put
into pamphlet form and distributed
to all secretaries and field, workers OF
the board.
AT the first session yesterday morn
ing Judge Milton Strasburger of this
city gave the address of welcome,
while prayer was offered by Rabbi
BENJAMIN Grossman. Gen. MunSon,
chief Of the morale branch, U. S. A,
was the principal speaker yesterday
afternoon. The 200 men attending the
conference were entertained at supper
at the La Fayette, followed by a re-
oeption at the Town and Country
Club.
Evening star., 1919-04-07
"Can Be Overdone."

Passive entertainment can easily
be overdone." said the Red Cross man.
mot only as to quantity, but even as
to quality. The best way to make any
hospital entertainment fall absolutely
nat is to give men seven good shows
a week there. A >pinochle or checker
tournament, or an athletic contest IS
of more value than the best movie
necessary as the latter is.
THE wounded Yank who just sits
waiting to be entertained, knowing
that he will be entertained Is 5eopar-
dizing his future happiness"
DIR. Fretwell explained how last Au-
gust the Red Cross was given the
task of heading up all welfare work
for; patients, co-ordinating all the ia
cilities it found then existing in Army
hospitals. He urged all members of
the board attached to reconstruction
hospitals to work for the adoption of
a-meeting each week of representatives
OF all welfare agencies for the purpose Of
planning a constructive and non-dupli-
eating entertainment program for the
following seven days.
Your part is an important one." he
said, for in initiative and in team
work you men are second to none"
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-11-27

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Department Eliin9fo1 flnid lf9uH-
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Washington
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-11-27

since the storm II has baon pianued 20
request ne time 10 BE- eytendfd -
fifty yeara. which. 81 is estimated
would enable fha cify % b0iiJ fhe sea
wall ~ planned
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-11-27

Those who have Blackstone buy them agan that's because their
merit has been proven Sometime te initial COS IS oemingly
little than tires but then heY say The
and service that they makes them easily he cheapest tire n
the end
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-11-27

Most are the respect wanting the best that money
buy without paying amy tnan the worth;
advocate t admire that class because do hat thing
this business.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-18
Candy Dept.
Our Candy Dept.
offers special in
ducenents in box
candy a few days
before Christmas.

Full half ID. box with delici-
Gus chocolate and cno
cream candies at !. JUU
Exceptional value in full ID.
cream eea oi f came chocolate st and 75c
Some of the very best make
of chocolate and cream Nl
candies, ID. box. ;. - 10
Some fine chocolate cream
candies put up in Of nc
l 10. boxes at 0IuZJ
Five ID. boxes of Lowneys
chocolate cream 90 ar
candies at. ....OjpZJ
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-18
Notes From Baskerville.

Another victim was added to the roll
call last week. Mrs. Wenzil Honzik,
nee Miss Margaret Eckart, died at the
state hospital on Friday last, where
she had been undergoing treatments.
The deceased was born in this country
in March, 1853 and reached the age OF
6l years. She has always made her
home at Gibson until 9 year ago when
she vas compelled to give up her work
because of illness. She leaves to mourn
her death, her husband and eight
children, Mrs. John Blaha and Mrs
John Fronek of Amigo, Mrs. Emil
Kloida of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank
Kunz and Mrs. William Chaloupka of
Mishicot, Anton Of Gibson, George and
James of Mauitowoc. Three brtohers
also survive her. John Eckert of Min
ncsota. Matthias of Sturgeon Bay and
George of Amigo. The deceased was
an amiable, good woman and was well
liked by all who knew her. Funeral
services were held from the late home
with inlermcnt at the Tisch Mills
Catholic cemetery, Rev. Rose perform
ing the last sad rites. sympathy is cx-
tended to the bercayed family
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-18

Adeline Shebesta, aged 10, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shebesta, died
on Sunday from scarlet fever.
Ernst Hammel, pioneer resident of
this city, died on Wednesday. Deceas-
ed was 81 years of age. He came to
Two Rivers in 1882 with his parents
and has since resided here. He learned
the butchers trade in his fathers mar
ket and for many years conducted a
meat market. For a number of years
he was engaged in the fishing business
and operated a steam tug and large
outfit of nets. He is survived by a
son, William, manager of the Two Riy-
ers Delivery company, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. William Kahlenberg and
Mrs. Frank Kaufman.
Mrs. Theresa Hartel, aged 10, died
at her home in this city after an ill
ness of many months. She was a ma
tive of Germany and ca e to this coun-
try with her husband about As years
ago. Deceased has been a resident of
this city for more than thirty-five
years. Her husband died ten years ago.
She is survived by two sons, Fred of
the town of Two Rivers and Charles of
Milwaukee and two daughters, Mrs.
Paul Feuerstein and Mary of this city.
The funeral was held on Thursday
morning from St. Luke's church.
Mrs. Fred Becker has returned to
her home at Client, Mimi, after visit
ing with her mother, who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bartelme of
St. Paul are visiting with relatives and
friends here.
Mrs Charles Thompson of Oakland,
Cal, is a guest at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. William Gloe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-18
Notes from School Hill

Mr.. and Mrs. Mic. Benyersie are
parents of a little baby boy.
Several young ladies of the neigh
borhood were at VIM. Rocks home
Monday night last week, to help cele-
brate Miss Wayne Rocks birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Maurer are the
happy parents of a baby girl.
Fred Klemme of Sheboygan Falls
was a caller in our burg last week.
Mrs. Albert Damrow, who was quite
sick, is recovering. A little baby boy
was born but lived only short time.
Harry Silbernagel went to Chicago
to attend the funeral of his uncle, John
Balk, who was buried Monday morning
Of last week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-12-18
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From MiShicot

Mr.. Peter Kaufman, from French
Settlement. suffered severe stroke OF
PARALYSIS. He is a widely known and
beloved old citizen, and was at one
time county treasurer Of Manitowoc
county His multitude of friends are
anxiously hoping for his recovery
Mr.. Ed. Princl, together with Tom
IIallada, Jr, recently bought a cheese
factory in Port Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kapplemann and fam
NV. who for many years we're residents
in Tisch Mills, moved to Two Rivers
lately.
Mrs. Alvin Assmann and Mrs. VIII
liam Assmann arrived home last week
after having spent two weeks at Ath-
ems visiting relatives and friends.
John Belmore and Frank Barta de
parted for Michigan some time ago.
Mr.. Vincent Hallada motorcd to
Lena with Mr.. Louis Hallada last week
to look at a farm.
Mr.. William Stuck, who had been
suffering from blood poisoning in his
left leg ever since Thanksgiving as the
result of a kick from horse, is recoy-
ering.