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Most striking instances
Of .gallantry for which
the Distinguished Service
Cross has been awarded

The only criticism thai foreign
military leaders had TO make of the
american soldiers was that they
rould not stop phen their objective
ras reached. The records of the
mar department bear out this "criti-
cism." They show that the Anieri-
can soldiers would not stop though
they faced seemingly certain death
from the hail of German machine
gun bullets and German shrapnel.
The story of these soldiers is told IN
the records of the men pho pere
awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross for conspicuous bravery on
the field of battle. Below are the
records of a few of these americans
uho did not knoW when to stop.
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FREDERICK o. eAsKINs,

Corporal, Company I, 11sth infantry.
The Distinguished Service Cross was
awarded to Corp. Gaskins in recogni-
tion Of distinguished gallantry result
ing in his death in action near La
Hale Meneresse. France, October 16,
1918. When the advance of his COM
pany was held up by two machine gun
nests, Corp. Gaskins led his squad,
entirely on his. own Initiative. In the
face of intense machine gun fire,
against an enemy post on the right
flank. Followed by his men. he rushed
the position, taking 1t and killing two
of the gun crew. He then rushed a
second post alone, with his rifle, killing
one of the crew. He was himself
killed before he could reach the post.
Corp. Gaskins' home was In Chester
field. s. G.
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WA. He From .kentueky7

The principal of certain high
school found cigarette stub in the
basement of the building. She began
an investigation. From one room to
another she went, taking the names of
all the boys that had ever smoked. FL
nally she came to the door Of one Of
the second-grade rooms.
There surely isn't any use of my
going in here" she said to compan-
Ion. "They are all too tiny even to
think of such thing"
But finally she went on into the
room and put her question. Then up
went a hasd and treble voice piped
out: "Do you want the names Of
the boys who chaw tobackes, toOT-
Indianapolis News.
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Out Of Order.

The village was all agog. Flossie
Flatfeet was marrying William Giles.
The church was crowded. Flossie,
looking as pale as her somewhat high
ly colored countenance would allow,
bore up until the plain band ring was
safely on her finger, and then, over
come, burst into tears.
The villagers were touched. but not
anxious. All girls cry at weddings.
Then suddenly William Giles screwed
up his face and broke into howls.
Tears poured down his face and
dripped off his whiskers.
whats up? Hush, mani" those
nearest him urged. But Giles contin-
ued to howl. and mt last burst out:
Let me be! feel wuss an 'er
about itr'-London TIt-Bits.
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1918. Lieutenant Amory was detailed
to lead a patrol on hazardous and
important mission of locating the
main defense line of the enemy. Fight
ing his way under their heavy artil-
lery and machine gun fire, and wifi
no assistance from our batteries, he
established his command two kilome-
tiers within the enemy territory. Al
though wounded and his small COM
mand badly cut to pieces and almost
entirely surrounded. he refused to
give up the ground he had taken, but
by stubbornly resisting with his small
detachment he finally succeeded in
driving the enemy from this important
position. His home was in Whining
ton, Del.
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FRANK J. BART,
Private, Co. C, 9th Infantry.

Private Bart was decorated for con.
spicuous gallnntry in action with the
enemy near Medeah farm, France, Oc-
tober 3, 1918. Private Bart, being on
duty as a company runner, when the
advance was held up by machine gun
fire, voluntarily picked up an auto
matte rifle. ran out ahead Of the line,
and silenced hostile machine gun
nest, killing the German gunners. The
advance then continued and, when 1t
was again hindered shortly afterward
by another machine gun nest. this
courageous soldier repeated his bold
exploit by putting the second machine
gun out of action. His home address
is Newark, N. j.
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WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE
Prlma Donna Had Good Business Rea-
sons for Asking for Slight
Change In Contract.

Senator Lodge sounded the warning
that the articles of the league of ma
tions should be weighed carefully be-
fore being adopted. He asserted that
too many ties might well jeopardize
our future.
Indeed" we may well follow the
example of the prima donna who was
reading a rough draft of her new con-
tract.
when she came to the paragraph
providing that she should have trans
portation for herself and maid, her dog
and Signor Gazibeni, her husband, she
drew a line through the singers name.
"'Just make. that husband she said.
ayes, madam asserted the. mana
ger, hut may / ask whyf
"The diva 'blushed and coyly fin
gered her hair. I might wish to make
change she answered"
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ARTHUR. FORREST.
Sergeant, Co. D, 354th Infantry.

Sergeant Forrest received the Dis
tingulshed Service Cross for conspicu-
Gus gallantry in action with the enemy
near Remonville, France. November i.
1918. While the progress of his COM
pany was held up by rain OF fire
from six enemy machine guns. Ser
geant Forrest alone went forward,
working his way to within fifty yards
of the nest before being discovered.
Charging the nest, he drove out the
entire company In disorder, killing one
with his rifle. His home is in Hanni-
bal, Mo.
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WALDO M. HALTER,
Sergeant, Co. B, s5eth Infantry.

Sergeant Halter was decorated for
exceptional heroism In action near
Pouilly, France, November 8. 1918.
While member of patrol sent to
reconnoiter the banks of the Meuse
river, when all means of crossing the
river had been destroyed, Sergeant
Halter and another soldier volunteered
to swim across, though the other bank
was held in force by, the enemy. His
companion was seized with the cramps
caused by the cold water and
drowned, but Sergeant Halter con-
tinued on and. after scouting the in
formation desired, swain back again
and made his report. Sergeant Hat
le-'s home is in Neosho, Mo.
The Ordway new era., 1919-05-09

Doesn't hurt a biti Drop a little
Treezone on an aching corn, instantly
hat corn stops hurting, then you lift
1t right out. Yes, magic! No humbug
A tiny bottle Of Freezone costs but n
few cents at any drug store, but is suffl-
cient to remove every hard corn. soft
corn, or corn between the toes, and the
calluses, without soreness or irritation.
FreezOne is the sensational discovery
Of a Cincinnati genius. 1t is wonderful.
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Criticism.

Billy Sunday tells with gusto Of the
subtle criticism n pretty Philadelphia
girl once passed on his Informal
preaching methods.
The revivalist halted Mt the end OF
in impassioned Philadelphia har
nngue, rolled down his sleeves, put on
his coat and said:
"And now. dear friends. are there
my questions"
"All the congregation was silent ex'
,ept the pretty girl. She asked from
ler front pew:
MAY / smoker
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ABE L. ALLEN,
Corporal, Co. 3, oath Infantry

Corporal Allen won the Distin-
guished Service Cross for bravery in
action near Cantigny. France, May -.
1918. During heavy bombardment
of the front line, although severely in
jured by the explosion of shell. which
buried two comrades. he promptly and
courngeously dug them out with his
hands and took them to shelter, being
subjected all the time to severe fire OF
shell and shrapnel. Corporal Aliens
home Is in Leesville. La.
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ARTHUR L. WALTERS,
Sergeant, Company 3, 2nd Ammunitlo
Train.

sergeant, company o. Enu NrnrnuHht'oh
Train.
Sergeant Walters risked his fe to
save others while on duty near Beau
mont, France, November 8. 1918, there
by winning the Distinguished Service
Cross. Sergeant Walters was in charge
of a company of ammunition trucks
which was halted in the town. An
enemy shell struck the train and set
one of the trucks on fire. Although
knocked down by the explosion. Ser
geant Walters quickly recovered him
self and moved his convoy to safety.
after which he returned and, jump
ing to the wheel of the blazing truck.
drove to a place where 1t no longer
endangered the lives of others. He
then extinguished the fire, saving both
truck and ammunition.
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JACKSON o. BURKE,
seroeant-MaJor, 1st Battalion, 2sth In
fantry.

Sergt. Maj. Burke was decorated for
the display of exceptional energy,
bravery and loyalty to duty at Can
tigny, France, May % to 30. At one
period in the fight, 1t was necessary
to send message Of great Importance
to the regimental commander. 1t was
considered impossible for a runner to
reach regimental headquarters, be-
cause of the intensity of the enemy
fire. He, nevertheless, volunteered TO
carry the message; and, by crawling
several hundred yards through ma
chine gun fire, he successfully executed
his mission. Sergt. Maj. Burke's home
Is at Maloneton, Ky.
The Ordway new era., 1919-05-09
ALadx Of Distinction.

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the. perfume she uses.
A baths with Cuticura Soap and not
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum Powder usually means clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
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She Understood.

The preacher had been talking
about the necessity for new heart"
Little Bess' father took her on his
knee and gravely asked If she under
stood what new heart was.
"Oh, yes, indeed" she answered.
brightly. Its kind of heavenly
stomach"
The Ordway new era., 1919-05-09
kELAND BROWN,
Corporal, Company. 3, 61st Infant

Corporal Brown, whose home is at
Iowa Falls, Ia, was decorated for
unusual bravery in action on the Cote
st. Germaine, France, November 8.
1918. He attacked a machine gun
nest single-handed and in the face
of heavy fire reduced the nest. cap
turing one prisoner. Later In the same
day he patroled alone under heavy fire
in advance of his company and at.
tackled another machine gun position,
capturing the gun and four prisoners.
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Looked Like II.

One of our camps was near the his
torical ground over which General
Sherman made his famous march to
the sea. One day the boys in an aero
squad We're working on several planes.
One lad seemed to be having hard
time completing his task. He sweated
in silence and finally threw down his
tools and remarked: "This must be
the spot where Sherman said what
war s!''-Exchange.
The Ordway new era., 1919-05-09
GAIL H. sAoER,
-cornoraI. Co. D, 1osth Infantry.

Corporal Sager was decorated for
extraordinary heroIsm in action near
Ronssoy, France. September %, l0lS.
Upon being wounded In the hand, Cor
pOral Sager bandaged the wound him
self and advancing alone toward ma
chine gun nests, which were holding
up his company, was killed after pro-
ceeding only short distance. Cor
poral Sager's widow lives in Buffalo.
n. Y.
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When Money Is a Curse.

1t is only when money is cheapened
to worthlessness for some,. .nnd made
impossibly dear to others, that it be-
comes curse. In short, 1t Is curse
only In such foolish social conditions
that life itself is II curse.-George
Bernard Shaw.
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Tbev Still Exist.

THE peace-at-any-price man doesn't
exist any more" Doesn't, eh? Don't
the married men count at all?"
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THOMAS o. AMoRY,
.cond LIevtenant, 2eth InfaI

Second Lieutenant, 26th Infantry.
Lieutenant Amory (deceased) was
awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross for conspicuous gallantry in ac
tion near verdun, France, October 2,
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II some people were to think twice
before speaking they would never say
anything.
The Ordway new era., 1919-05-09

Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets put an end Il
sick and bilious headaches, constipation. diz
ziness and indigestion. Clean house" Adv
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y

"Why don't you try cooking with
electricity" Because we want to
keep down current expenses"
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There are twice as many blind peo-
pie in Russia as in the whole of the
rest of Europe.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-08-22
LEGAL NOTICE

Common Pleas Court, Montgomery
County, Ohio, Division of Domestic
Relations. Mildred Patterson, Pitt,
VS.. Herschel Patterson, DID.
To Herschel Patterson, Defendant,
whose last place of residence was Chi
cago, ILL.,, will take notice that on the
End day of August, Mildred Patterson
filed her petition against you in the
Court of Common Pleas, Montgomery
County, Ohio, Division Of Domestic
Relations, praying for divorce from
you on the grounds of Gross Neglect
of Duty and Three Years Willful Abb
sence, that said case is entitled Mil
dred Patterson, Plaintiff VS.. Herschel
Patterson, Defendant, and is No.
d5608 on the docket of said Court,
that he is required TO appear and an
swer said petition before the expira-
ton of six weeks from the date of
he first publication of this notice,
-o-wit, August s, 1919.
MILDRED PATTERSON, Pltf.
WILLIAM @. STOKES, Atty.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-08-22
LEGAL. NOTICE.

Common Pleas Court, Division Of
Domestic Relations, Montgomery
Co., Ohio.
To Mary L. Carr, whose place of
residence is unknown, you will take
notice that the said Wilbur H. Carr
lid on the 21st day of July, 1919, file
his petition against you in the Com
mon Pleas Court of Montgomery Co.,
Ohio, being cause No. 45551, praying
for decree of Divorce from you,
upon the ground Of wilful absence for
more than three years last past.
You are required to answer his said
etition not later than six weeks after
the date of the first publication of
this notice, to-wit: July 25th, 1919, or
such divorce may be granted.
WILBUR II. CARR, Pltf.
Per M. III. JONES, his Atty.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-08-22

gion when they constituted theni
ELVES nation. One form of Baptism
the Persian--swas the taurobolium,
sr blood bath by which the candidate
or the mysteries became yegenerate |
born anew-into new, definite
;pirituai realization Of life, with the
lesire to perpetuate vE1is rev mental
attitude and spiritual experience. So
acceptable was this outward and Wis
bile sign Of an inward and spiritual
grace to the inquiring minds Of The
Hebrews that they adopted It in their
religious economy, and used it rs Q
religious initiation for all Jews who
| for the prescribed and necessary
causes felt the compunction TO sub
nit to it.
John the Baptist was not the FIRST
to use baptism as SO many people
seem to believe. His baptism has
been noted especially only because Of
| its relationship to The early life and
work Of our Lord Jesus. He was ahe
/ forerunner Of Christ, hence his tistor-
ical works must be told IN order chat
as full as possible knowledge Of
the Christ should be given. Christian
baptism il Il continuation Of The He
brew rite, especially commanded Of
| Christ, with like reasons as those in
| lhering in s1l such initiatory rites, but
| with far different meaning, namely
IA new spiritual birth in Christ, For.
giveness Of all former sins, new
allegiance and loyalty to Jesus, and
the full grace Of the Holy Spirit.
| The Vicar then admonished The
people to recall and be reminded Of
their baptismal VOWS, TO petition The
Father that Grace may be given them
to continue loyal and faithful soldiers
to this first Christian sacrament, nn6
to draw near always TO Jesus in Spir-
lit, to walk in His say and live n
His light.
Services next Sunday:
a. a., Holy Communion
Il 10 a. m, Church school.
| Ii a. m, Morning Prayer and Ser
mon. Preacher, The Vicar.
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DIR. BUSH RETURNS

DIR. E. f. Bush, lst Lieut.. IN The
Medical Corps Of The 92nd Division,
arrived in Dayton Thursday, having
spent almost year overseas. After
two weeks stay here he viii return 20
Camp Dix, where he hopes to be dis
charged. He is looking The picture Of
health and his many friends are giy-
ing him The glad hand.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-08-22
ST. MARGARETS NEWS
Father j. N. Samuels- BeIboder, Vicar

The Holy Rite Of Christian Baptism.
was administered last Sunday morn
ing upon TWO persons, Mr.. Byron Al
exander and The infant Charles Vii
son. This service took place imme
diately liter the lesson. TO empfaa-
size ,le Importance of The cite and
further 10 enlignten .he congregation
the Vicar dlevered IN Illuminating
address IN Baptism.
Baptism lie said, is q very old
rite, with its beginning N The ancient
past ii he religions Of Egypt, Persia
and India. Ii -vas carried 10 Greece
and Rome n comparatively early
times and later borrowed by The He
brews ard Incorporated in their aeli-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-04-10
PEOPLE STRIKE
AGAINST SOVIET
Citizens a nd Officials of
WuerzburQ Opposed to Ba-
varian Red ReutIbtic.

Copenhagen, April 1o.-Dispatches IS
from kissingen report that the Cit
izens and officials of Wuerzburg.
thirty miles to the northwest, have
struck against the Bavarian soviet
republic and the town now is in the
hands of the government troops.
Heavy fighting against Spartacan
forces occurred when government
troops stormed the royal palace and
captured the railway station. but the
fortress of Marienberg, across the
main river from WuerZburg, was
handed over without opposition.
Most of the Spartacan leaders are
reported to have been arrested, but
railway communication with the city
has been interrupted
! Relations Established.
Berlin, April ga. P.)-Diplo-
matte relations have bee n established
between the Russian and Bavarian
soviet governments, according to the
ZwolfuhrbIatt.
AS late as April s the Russian
soviet government had not got into
touch with the Bavarian soviet au-
thorities, according to wireless
message to Bella Kun, the Hungarian
revolutionary leader asking him to
send details of the revolution in Ba-
varia. I'VE have only the barest an
nouncement," Lenine's message said.
Soviet Regime in Salzberg.
London, April 10.-The proclama-
tion of soviet republic in Salzberg,
German Austria, is reported in an
dispatch today to the
Central News. Salzberg is nearer the
Bavarian border.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-04-10
HEAVY COURT. MARTIAL
SENTENCES REDUCED
HONOR SYSTEM INTRO
DUCED AT FORT JAY.
Col. Hunt Emphasizes Small
Per Cent. Of Serious Of
tenders in Army.

New York. April 10.-Heavy court
martial sentences of life imprison-
ment or such terms as twenty and
thirty years are reduced to a mini
mum of months by a plan permitted
under army regulations which has
been introduced into the disciplinary
barracks at Governors Island by the
|commandant Col. John L. Hunt.
There are between 500 and 700 pris-
oners at present in the barracks.
Some of the men are from overseas
and about half are serving sentences
flor military offenses, including one
life term, several of twenty years and
IA few for less periods. What these
sentences really mean was explained
by Col. Hunt.
In practice" he said, "men serving
ten, twenty, thirty years or life SEN
|tences are really sentenced to inde-
| erminate terms. When man comes
here we make a careful investigation
|of his whole life from boyhood. All
the circumstances involving his Of
|fense are reviewed and If his general
conduct is and has been good he can
Ipply for restoration after three
months. Such application is rarely,
( ever. refused, and within six months
from the time he was convicted he
|nay rejoin his regiment to complete
his service and receive an honorable
discharge.
Due to Misunderstanding.
There has been good deal OF crit
cism OF the severe sentences imposed
by courts martial, but believe it has
been largely due to the public misun-
|lerstanding the facts. Such sem
ences have been imposed purely be-
,ause of their deterrent effects and l
IN convinced they have saved thou
Bands OF young men from getting into
|rouble"
The extraordinarily small proper
ion of men convicted of serious Of
lenses in the American army was en-
Phasized by Col. Hunt.
"Out of about 100000 men who
oined the colors," he said, "there are
|Pnly about 5000 in the three military
prisons at Leavenworth. Alcatraz and
here. Under the draft system we got
nto the army a great number of men
with criminal records in civil life.
We know 5000 of these by name and
half that number are included in the
900 now in the three military pris-
|ns"
One of the principal features Of the
rehabilitation scheme introduced into
Fort Jay under Col. Hunt is the
honor system" Two companies
have been formed of prisoners with
Eood records and these men are put
Pn their honor without any interfer-
nee from the prison officials. They
occupy a barracks apart from the
Fort, work under their own noncom-
|nissioned officers and even detail
their own guards.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-04-10
WILSON MAKES
GOOD PROGRESS
"Hammering Ahead" Also
Reads Cable as to Peace
Conference.
CA USES SATISFACTION
In Washington A d m i r a !
Grayson Reports Presi-
dents Health Better.
cAUsES SATISFACTION

Washington, April 10.--President
Wilson Is 'hammering ahead" and has
made good progress" in his negotia-
tions In Paris. according to advices
received today at the White House.
II was not stated just what prog
ress had been made. but the advices
seemed to cause considerable salts
faction IN official quarters.
A significant cablegram was re-
ceived today at the White House ex-
ecutiye Offices from Rear Admiral
cary i. Grayson, the presidents aide
and personal physician. It was un-
der date of April 10 and referred, it
was explained. not to the presidents
physical condition, but to the peace
conference negotiations A second
message told of the great improve
ment in the presidents condition and
stated that he was able to take a
motor ride yesterday.
Problem Of Rhine Valley.
Paris, April 10.-Andre Tardieu,
Viscount Morley and Charles TT. Has
kins. the special committee on west
ern European boundaries. were called
before the council of four today. This
gave rise to the belief that Premiers
Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Or
lando and President Wilson were
considering the problem of the Rhine
valley. s
Wilson to Preside.
Paris, April 10.-(Havas.)-Presi-
dent Wilson was expected to preside
over the league of nations commits
sion when it. resumed its sessions
today. The program called for dis
cussion of amendments proposed by
the French. American and Japanese
delegations.
Causes Comment.
Paris. April 10.-The publication in
Paris today of statement attributed to
british sources to the effect that the
terms OF the peace treaty would not be
presented to a plenary session of the
peace conference until after they had
neen communicated to the german repre-
sentatives caused coIlment among del
egates of the nations not represented
on the council of four.
The publication brought out from the
american mission the statement that
1t was opposed to such a plan.