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Elena.-c. V T.

Elena.-C. y T.
zaron varios mensajes; pero las nego-
ciaciones Sc siguieron tan lentamente
que el Conde, despues de algdn tiempo
lego descubrir que 10 que Sc buscaba
era que Ell tempo pasara para que la
epidemia debilitara afiI mas los in
gIeses; y lego sospechar que Sc pro-
yectaba alguna traicion.
Mientras Sc conducian las negocia-
clones, lego al puerto de San Juan,
una carabela desde Margarita, isla de
Venezuela, en- ell mar Caribe, condu-
ciendo pasajeros para Espafa; y estos
quedaron sorprendidos al encontrar la
isla de Puerto Rico en- poder de los in
gleses. En- la carabela el Conde halo
perlas por valor de mil ducados; Y sa-
biendo por la tripulacion que el corral
de pesca de perlas de Margarita estaba
debilmente guarnecido, envio tres bu-
ques de su fota para que Sc apodera-
sen de Ell.
En- la pesca de perlas, los espaioles
empleaban gran nimero de negros de
Guinea; y Lait consigna que obligaban
a estos esclavos a tareas muy duras,
que muchos de estos Sc suicidaban por
desesperacion, mientras otros perecian
ahogados victimas de los tiburones.
Pero, aunque era hermosa la perspec-
tiva de la isla Margarita, los buques
del Conde vieronse contrariados por
vientos adversos, el entonces Sc con-
vencio mas de que los 'espafoles de la
isla capturada intentaban algdn plan
salvaje de matanza, y salio de Puerto
Rico con menos de la mitad de su iota,
buscar fortuna por otra parte y de-
jando a Sir John Barkeley, con la otra
mitad de las fuerzas y con poderes am
plios para sustituirle en- su ausencia.
la separation Sc verified ell II de
Agosto Ell Conde esperaba llegar a
tempo para interceptar la fota que
de Mexico iba para la Metropoli o cap
turar alguno de los convoyes de las An
tillas, cerca de las Azores; pero lego
a estas islas muy tarde, felizmente pa
ra el, pues los pocos dias antes de su
llegada Flores (2) Sc hallaban ALI
NADIA menos que veinte y nueve buques
de guerra espanoles. No hay noticia
segura acerca del tempo que Barkeley
permanecio ELI Puerto Rico, nj de 10 que
trato con los colonos; pero despues de
una terrible tormenta, en- que fueron
destruidos casi todos los buques, la no.
ia sc reuni6 ell Flores y regreso a In
glaterra en- Ell mes de octubre.
FL Conde tuvo en- su poder Puerto
Rico durante cuarcnta dias; Y en- tan
corto periodo reunio compro grandes
cantidades de cueros, jenjibre Y azti-
car; tomo ochenta caiiones, bastantes
municiones, las campanas de las igle
sias. v miles educados Ell perlas. Sc
infiere que ell Conde reunio, saqueando,
gran cantidad de orc en- barras.
En- la tormenta de Puerto Rico per-
di6 solamente sesenta hombres; pero
cuarenta Sc ahogaron, Ell 1.-THE Old
Frigate'', a consecuencia de la tormen-
ia cerca de ''Ushant
(2) La mas occidental de las islas
Azores .Tiene dos y media leguss de
largo cuatro de superfcie. Montuosa,
fertil cruzada dc pequenos rios.-Las
Azores. que son nueve, Santa Maria,
San Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, San
Jorge, Pico, Fayal, Flores y Carvo, per-
tenecen Portugal.-c. y T.
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IMPRENTAS.-Se dcsea comprar una prem.
sa Gordon cuchila automatiea. una
maquina de coscr slambre, otros articulos
dc taller.
Escriba enscguida dando precios, marcas y
tempo de uso Tienen que cstar en- perfccta
condici6n. 7. o. Box 776. San Juan. =. r..
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AUTOMOBILES DODGE Y FORD com.
PR0.-Cualquicr estsdo: 81 I'd. desca ven
der su caro- no pierda tempo. mande pre-
clio y, estado, Apartado 80, tel 192 roio San.
turee.
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(2) La mas occidental de las islas
Azores .Tiene dos y media leguss de
largo cuatro de superfcie. Montuosa,
fertil cruzada dc pequefos rios.-Las
Azores. que son nueve, Santa Maria,
San Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, San
Jorge, Pico, Fayal, Flores y Carvo, per-
tenecen a Portugal.--C. y T.
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CoLoCACIONEA.

DEsEA coLoCACIoN.- J6ven con tercer
ano Escuela Superior, maquinilla, CORES.
pondencia comercial ingl6s. Buenas re-
ferencias. Drijass sl apartadO 311 Rio
Piedras. r. r.
ST I'D. DESEA.-Un mecanico chauffeur
puede dirigirse a la calle de la Monserrate
No. II en- Santurce Parada 16. L. Galan.
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UN JINOTIPIsTA.--ss nscssiis sn il i'm
prenta de Real HsrmanOs.-Tanca i.--san
Juan, Puerto Rico
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Tengo pleas de rcpuesto para Re-
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En- la joysria Felix Lopez. San Fran
cisco, frente Ia Opera, le reconoce
ran. la vista gratis indichndole el cris
tai precise que necesitan sus ojOa. Girls
tales monturas de La. calidad con
precios bajos.--San F. sncisco 81 u.
Adm.
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Para reparar su maquina de escri-
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-06-06


Treaty Of Germany and its departure
from President Wilson's fourteen
points was shown. The justice Of
Gernnany's demurrer and complaint
was approved, and world peace was
described as seemingly hanging on 2
thread. The meeting was very help
fui.
TO watch and note the growing IN
terest Of teachers and pupils of the
Sunday School over their new system
and method is a quiet joy 1t calls to
mind gardner watching the growth
of his cherished plants with deep sat
isfaction in his heart. Heavens show
ers of blessing be on US all-pupils.
teachers and vicar.
Services next Sunday which i
Whitsunday or The Day Of Pentecost
r d. m, Celebration of the Holy
| Communion.
10 q. M, Church School.
/ II a. M, Morning Prayer and Ser
mon. Subject: White Sunday, th'
| Symbol Of Immortality.
/ 4 D. M, Evensong and Sermon
| Subject. Who are These in Whit
! Garments
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UNIQUE STUDY CLUB

AT the home of Mrs. James Stewart,
the Unique Study Club met. Mrs.
Clemmer street, Wednesday, May Is,
Grant presided in the absence Of the
president, Mrs. Avery, who is still
confined to her room but much inn
proved to the delight Of her friends.
Mrs. Avery presented each member
of the club the following lines, which
was adopted as the Clubs creed.
81 would be true for there are those
that trust ME;
| would be pure, for there are those
tiiat care;
] Woald be strong, for there is much
to suffer;
| would be brave, for there is much Il
dare;
would be friend Of all the foe, the
friendless;
j | would BE- giving, and forget the gift
/ | would be humble, for | know my
weakness;
would lock up and laugh, and love
and lift.
| The paper BY Mrs. T. j.. Smith, sub
| jet The Negro a permanent factor il
! the worlds civilization, was master
piece o1 literature. The hostes.
served a delicious lunch. The Clus
viii meet June 1lth with Mrs. II. c
Shadden, SO Homestead ave.
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ZION BAPTIST CHURCH


There Gin be nothing but praise FOR
he faithful members and friends who
salliea So Loyalty to lions big effort
last Sunday. bringing our total offer
IMP within two hundred dollars Of
TIE goal. This, too, III the face of she
continued high cost of living and n
many cases with less income than dur
ing The wartime wares and prosper
ity of last year. Well donel
It now remains for as to raise The
remainder on the third Sunday Of
this month, June 18TH Those whc
were not prepared to give last Sunday
will have The opportunity to assist IN
raising this comparatively small
amount needed to wipe out our en-
tire church debt Then for tire re-
ioicing Announcement Of arrange
ments for victory Jubilee and mort
gage burning will be made the third
Sunday.
New adult Bible class for women AZ
we'll as men is being formed
Galeda, besides being full to over
flowing, is in advance Of many
women. as Metoka is in advance Of
men who wish to study the Bible with
/ us in our Sunday School. a number
Of such persons are ready to start III
next Sunday.
"Children's Day" exercises which
were postponed in the midst Of The
/ rally activities will be held on The
fourth Sunday Of this month. Pro-
motions IN the various classes will be
made on the same date.
All interested will want 10 be pres.
ent Sunda ITO hear reports from oul
! delegates to the Yodng Peoples Con.
ference and to the district institute
These young people return with a
message worth your hearing and an
enthusiasm good to sec. Hear them!
Zion's baseball team is doing fine
thanks to practice and good coaching
Watch those boys at the picnic on thu
9th. Get ready to join IN their vic
tory yell
The ladies' of the athletic conmtte,
are getting busy with the girls. w,
shall see results by picnic time.
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USHER BOARD

On the evening of Wednesday, May
28, the board held one Of the most IN
teresting meetings of the year at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Davis
Germantown street.
A short business session was held
and at the conclusion of the same the
board enjoyed some very good and
helpful remarks by Mrs. Gooch ana
Rev. j.. B. Anderson.
Feeling happy and greatly uplifted
the board adjourned at late hou
to meet Wednesday evening, June atil
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston
233 Mound street. A grand musica
and also q play will be given in tn
near future watch the Forum for ths
date.
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Remove Freckies, Tan, Riaingss
Bumps, Bleniahes
Mail. rs Cents

Have Soft, Fair Bright Skin Uae
Black and White Sent Hg
Just apply Black and White oins~
|ment (for white or colored folksl %
directed on package, to face, neck,
arms or hands. 1t is very pleasant 70
the skin and has the effect Of bleach
ing dark, saIlow or blotch skin, clsag-
ing the skin of risings, bumps, psm~
|ples, blackheads, wrinkles. tan Qs
|freckles giving you clear, soft. fair,
bright complexion, making you sha
Ienvy Of everybody. Black and WAts@
Ointment is away ahead Of powder
which only covers up imperfectssEs.
Black and White removes them. Sold
on money back guarantee, only 25s
(stamps or coin) sent by mail. or q
you send 81 for four boxes OF Hlaeg
and White Ointment, 25c cake ag
Black and White Soap included frss.
Address Plough Chemical Co, Dept
l8E, Memphis, Tenn.
Agents Make on Easy Living
representing Us. Apply for tsrgatsry
md special deal. Black and White
Ointment sold everywhere Adv.
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aa0. SEQ ACRES FOR SETTl- -ERs
Withdrawn by President From Ma
tisral Forest In Alaska and Re-
stored to Entry.

Washington Nearly 100000 acres
Of land have been excluded by presi-
Dental proclamation from the Chugach
na lonal forest In Alaska and restored
10 homestead entry after next July 8,
and 10 settlement and other disposi-
ton after July 16. Two noncontigu.
ons areas are excluded. one along the
lxnik and rnrnagain Arms, near An
csorage, and the other along Cook In.
let and Kaehemak bay.
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he immediate relatives Of the bride |
md groom. After the ceremony q de-
icions luncheon was served the thirty
seven re-. lives seated around the
decorated table.
The young people received many
elaborate and useful gifts and the
hearty congratulations Of all.
Decoration Day was enjoyed byI
both old and young on the Linden
Community Center Fairgrounds under
the auspices Of the Phyllis Wheatley
Relief Corps.
This organization had its beginning
when Co. &c" was stationed at the
Soldiers Home, August, 1917. The
object was to do relief work in war
time.
The corps is now raising an educa-
tional fund to assist deserving World
War Veterans to complete their edn-
cation.
Mrs. Shirley Hamilton, Of Haw-
thorne Street, entertained Mrs. Hope
Otey of Columbus, Ohio, 70 dinner,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Erie Clary and grandson, Of
| Springfield, Ohio, we're the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. II. j. Hazelwood, Tues
day.
Mrs. Hope Otey, Of Columbus, Ohio
spent week with Mr.. and Mrs. Z
j. Hazelwood, OF west Fifth street.
Mrs. John King and her son, A. L
King, spent last Sunday in London
Ohio, visiting Miss Hawkins, who has
been confined to her bed for the past
three months, but during the visit q
Mrs. King and son, seemed much i'm
proved. Miss Hawkins sends her re
CARDS to all
The feature Of che reason N dane
ing will be introduced at Tire Masonit
IIall, Friday, June 18th. A novelty
right from Chicago, jelly Roll night
Come one and all. Some FUN. There
will be Jelly Rolls served to every
body. Good music BY Willis Jaz:
band. James Lewis in charge Of tht
Jelly. A. &. King will greet all.
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ROSE BUD CLUB NO. |

The club was entertained IN most
royal manner Tuesday evening, May
9th, at the residence of Nj. and Mrs
Brook, South Williams street. The
important feature Of the evening was
the final arrangements for monthly
support to the Mother Scott Home.
All members are urged TO be present,
Tuesday, June 3rd, at the home 81
Mrs. American avis, 34 Pease street.
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c. M. L. CHURCH NOTES

The local pastors and Their eongss
cations arc cordially invited - ba
present at the District Conference. be-
ginning Wednesday, June lith, and
continuing through Sunday night,
June 10Th.
There will be a Fish Fry" satur-
day evening, given BY the Church Aid
Society.
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CARD or THANKS

wish to thank the members o
the Grand United Order Of Odd Eel
lows, the United Brothers Of Friend
ship, the members Of Eaker Stree
Church, and all other friends Tor The
Kindness and faithfulness to US durin
the sickness and death Of my dea
husband.
MRS. n. II. CURTIN.
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CARD or THANKS

/ take this opportunity to thank my
many friends for their presence and
kind sympathy shown me in the death
of my beloved mother, Mrs. Alice
johnson.
MRS. LILA B. MILLER,
664 Randolph st.
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HAIR DRESSING
Mrs Anna Rollins Barber
and
Mrs. Nina Mitchell Harris
% Mead st.

Mr.. and Mrs William Davidson, Mr..
and Mrs. flames Tam attended the
shriners' Banquet, Springfield, Ohio,
May 3oth.
Mr. and Mrs. James Tam attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Lillian Stroud 1T
Troy, Ohio, Sunday
Mr. James G. stewart has opened
the Dayton Auto Laundry md ii aow
ready 70 properly attenl to yonr CIR.
For Sale
Cheap home 81 Middle street, Day
ton, Chic. See q. q. Robinson, $50
s. Ludlow st. after .. m.
Mrs. Matte Anderson. Wilberforce,
Ohio, and Mrs. Helen Harrison, Day
ton. Ohio, attended tha very pretty
military wedding Of their cousin,
Prince Ranfin, .Ir. " Cincinnati,
Monday, June {. The Bridegroom, son
Of the undertaken ana Mrs. Prince
Rankin. and Miss Martha Minor were
married at the Gordon Hotel. where
they will make their home for the
present.
The ceremony was performed at
eight-thirty in the presence OF only
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-06-06
EMANCIPATION COMMITTEE

The committee for the Emancipa&
ton Day celebration will meet at the
Masonic hall, West 3rd street, Mon
day, June 18th, at $3.50 {instead OF
June 8l Il is important that all
members Of the committee be present.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-06-06
Grand Duke Nicholas
Had Rasputin Flogned

London. Lieut.. Col. Napier,
formerly attached to the staff OF
Grand Duke Nicholas, told a
story OF Rasputin, the hypnotist
monk Of the late car. Rasputin
one day bounced into the pres
enee OF the grand duke at gem
eral headquarters, exclaiming:
do you know who | am? r.
'.Who arg your" the grand
duke replied.
"RasputinI"
Are your the grand duke
replied. "Wella / am going to
have You iiogged this time, and
If you come here again ] will
have you hanged.
Raspuiin was tiogged and the
grand duke was the only man
in Russia who dared to have Il
done.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-06-06
MOTHERS TO SERVE DINNER

Children's Day will be observed at
Eaker st. Church, Sunday, June 9th,
at 10:45. At the close of the exer-
cises the mothers will serve dinner to
all the children of the school.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-06-06
EAKER STREET NOTES

Mrs. Wheatley will give a ahoat
talk at Christian Endeavor, Sunday.
Solos by Misses Helen Baber and Mil
dred Dunn, p. m. Please come carly.
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Local Items

poR0 SYSTEM For the Poro
System Of Hair Dressing call at 266
Hawthorne street. Bell Main 77a5.
MRS. DfALARD EsTELL
~. u. JONES, CONTRACTOR
Rerairing. Contracting and Building
All Work G0ara ateed l09 Olive st.
FOR SALE Five passenger auto
mobile, $4,000. Service Garage. %
Hannah Lame, Main $500.
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eeiyed after Wednesday.
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Sunday at 9:2O and all day with
your Bible, please. We shall expect
you.
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AYANTED

Four good carpenters. See O. w
Evans, 3ls Norwood Ave Bell, Mai
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Harris, q. b, Of the g. M. e. Church.
Come hear this great prealher.
$50 d. M, G, e. meeting.
7:45 u. m. Preaching by Pastor,
Rev. J. ID. Meade.
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The st. Cecilia Guild in a round
table discussion, led by the vicar,
touched upon the things affecting
most pronouncedly the life Of today,
everywhere German philosophy, its
ruling type-was explained. Its diff
ference from the Anglo French and
American type was noted. The Peace
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-26

closest attention to his men and to his
horses. The slightest carelessness
would have cost life. Jack Pershing
came through without losing a man.
THE chase OF the Crees was not con-
fined to Montana. Jack Pershing had
to ride into the Dakotas and the Bad
Lands of the Missouri river The Crees
employed every means to escape him.
They did not want to be returned to
Canada. Yes, Jack Pershing performed
n feat of which any man might well
be proud.
THE manner in which the situation
was handled won commentator from
the war department and from General
Nelson A. Miles commanding general
of the army. And speaking of Cen
eral Miles recalls to my mind a story.
The general went 10 Fort Assinni-
boine on an inspection tour. He was
very fond of hunting and while at the
fort Jack took him out after prairie
chickens. The general was much i'm
pressed by Jack Soon afterWard the
general gave evidence of this. He
called Jack to Washington and Jack
was made a member of Miles staff
Colonel Hardeman, rela king for the
4
told of other hunting trips in the In
dian country.
Il remember the time Jack shot his
first deer" he said. II was with him.
Jack and I. two other officers and four
or five enlisted men went over across
the Montant line into North Dakota
| to the old Fort Buford reservation. 1t
was in December There was much
snow and il was bitter cold. We slept
il ntents. But then that wasn't such
a hardship. Often on forced marches
! ira Hing Indians we slept in tents.
I'VE reached the reservation the
week before Christmas and made camp
on the banks of the Missouri river
luck was with US. We bagged several
deer. Indeed. we secured so many all
in the fort had venison for Christmas
dinner.
Jack had never shot a deer before
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-26

When the orders were received al
command then of Troop D of the 10th
cavalry-the crack colored troop of the
crack colored regiment of the army
was detailed to execute them. With
his command he left the fort on June
10, 1896, remaining in the field until
August IA, 1896. During those two
months and a day he did all that con.
gress asked. Daniel S. Lamont was
secretary of war at the time and the
efficient manner in which the situation
was handled pleased him exceedingly
In his duty which was performed with
expedition and discretion.
But II one would really know of the
work Jack Pershing did at Fort As
sinniboine one must talk with one who
knew him there. Such a person
found-Col. Letcher Hartman, the
same Colonel Hardoman, friend and
clossmate of Pershing at West Point
and at present attached to the quar-
terma ster's departmer at in Washington
who told he of Jack Pershing's first
soldier days in New Mexico, when, a
second lieutenant and iust out of West
Point. the man who commands our vic
torious army in France fought the
Apaches.
As I have written IN a previous in.
stalment Colonel Hardeman, the dal
lie talked with me In his office at I
and 18th streets in Washington, anC
just returned from France, where he
was in conference with General Per.
shing.
"The rounding up of the Cree In.
dams" the colonel said to me. twas
remarkable feat. I have talked witt
Jack Pershing about it--saw him wller
he was at Fort Assinniboine. In fact
| l was with him at the fort severa
times.
Rounding up those Indians mean
long rides and long marches. 1t mean
long rides and long marches in tn,
most terrible Notwithstanding biz
yards and intense cold. It meant tina
the officer In command must pay thu
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-09-26

knew the why" and the how" OF it.
none other than Col. Letcher Harde-
man. He told me all about 1t.
The cadets at West Point, the day
Jack Pershing reported there for duty
as a "tac," gave him the name.
"You know" the colonel said to me,
the taos When Jack Pershing was
Brig Edward J. McClernand was
tao Pershing an dthe other cadets
called him 'ITlaxy
Well" the colonel continued. when
Jack Pershing reached West Point he
had just come from the 10th cavalry
was still one of the 10th's personnel
Now the 10th is a Negro outfit. SO
the name-Black Jack. The cadets
some cadets-gave 1t to him that day
he reported at tao The name stuck
| TO him. All knew him by it and it is
his today"
Black Jack became the idol of the
cadets. The students of the military
academy worshipped him even as the
students at the University of Ne
braska. No tactical officer at West
Point ever enjoyed such popularity.
The cadets felt that In Black Jack
Pershing they had a leader worthy Of
emulation. He engendered in them "A
desire to give of their best.
Meantime, as Black Jack Pershing
continued on his tour at West Point
trouble was arising between the United
States and Spain. On the morning of
February 16 came the news that on
the previous evening the battleship
Maine had been blown up and de-
stroyed in the harbor of Havana. The
overt act had come. Spain had treach :
erously murdered 264 of our men and
officers-murdered them as they lay
sleeping in the fancied security of a
friendly harbor.
| There followed days of waiting
days such as America passed through
during the interim between the tor
pedoing of the Lusitani and our decla :
ration of war against the Hun. All
| Americans thought there would be
war; army officers knew there would
be war; On April 81. 1898, it came.
Now Black Jack Pershing never war
a desk soldier.
There was war. He wished to en-
ter it. He wrote to the war depart
ment and asked that he be allowed tc
rejoin his command. The war depart
ment would not consent West Point is
the war departments pride. Nothing
must interfere with West Point--not
even q war And it would be interfer-
/ ing to relieve "tac" before he hao
server his "tour'-four years. ~
Black Jack Pershing would go
though.
! He FASTENED to Washington and
called upon George DeRue Meiklejohn
assistant secretary of war.
Black Jack Pcrshing went to war.
ITO be continued Sunday)