Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
STATE ORDER IT. AMERICAN LEGION
 |S ID BE FORMED
First Arizona Caucus Called to Be Held at Tucson July
 Il and 12-Special Rail road Rates Are Given

Tucson is making extensive prepara- ton to welcome the service men who go to the State Conference of the Amer ican Legion, to be held at that city July II and 12, according to message re- ceived from Captain Gerald Jones, vice commander Of the Tucson Post of the legion.
 Many entertainment features are be- ing prepared. among which are the Fort Huachucha band to furnish the music, and the ladies of Tucson are preparing 10 furnish unlimited qualities of home made pies and cakes for the fellows.
 The following notice has been issued 10 all veterans of the great war:
 To Veterans of Great War
 A caucus of the veterans of the great war, residing in Arizona will be held at Tucson on Friday and Saturday. July II and 12, 1919, for the purpose of form ing the state organization of the Amer jean Legion. It is earnestly desired that all veterans of the great war who can possibly arrange to do so attend the caucus.
 All persons will be eligible to attend and participate in this caucus who were in the military and naval services of the United States during the period be- tween April z, 1917 and November Il, 1919, both dates inclusive, and all per sons who served in the military or naval services of any of the govern ments associated with the United States during the world war providing they were citizens of the United States at the time of their enlistnients and who are again citizens at the time of their application. except those persons separated from the service under terms, n iCh and except all persons who refused to perform their military duties on the grounds of conscientious objectors. Non-residents of this state, otherwise eligible may be admitted to member ship on the same basis, as residents of this state. It is desired that all such service men attend and assist in the formation of this state organization.
 Vote by Counties
 Every person eligible as above stated shall have the courtesy of the floor of the caucus,but voting will be by coun- ties and proportional to the number of men furnished by the respective coun- ties under the draft laws.
 The American Legion is a national association of veterans of the great war formed at a caucus held at St. Louis on May 9 and 10, 1919, in conjunction with caucus held at Paris France, of the men then overseas. The purpose and ideal are such that conform to the ideals and the principles of every mar that has served his country. The neces- sity of this organization is too apparent for discussion, and the necessity of g speedy and proper formation of the state organization under the nationa association is urgent.
 Rates of one fare and one-t third fol the round trip have been granted by the United States railroad administration for the purpose of attending this caucus and the time is such that will be con- venient to most men. Tucson is out doing itself in preparing for this gath ering, and a royal welcome will be ex- tended to those attending Let every man who has served his country dur ing the great war set aside these date: as being the great monument to tn, memory of his service, and attend tn, caucus. Remember it's importance. I is the formation of the state organiza. tion that will have more members anC hence greater influence than the G. A R. or U. C. V.
 R. V. BAKER
 State Publicity Officer, American Le
 zion, 204 Noll Bldg.