Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-04-26

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provided in the Federal law. Trans
portation nd substance shall be pro-
vided by the state, except to officers
detailed in the adjutant's Office.
Enlisted men will receive the base
pay now or hereafter provided for
like grades in the United States
Army.
The delegates who voted against
the guard measure were :Biser, Butts,
Flynn, Heavener and McCrum.
Twenty-six members were absent
when the voting was done.
RESOLUTION OF JACKSON
PERKS POST AMERICAN
LEGION.
At the last regular meeting of the
Jackson-Perks Post Of American Leg
ion, of Charles Town, the following
resolutions were adopted:
OUR FLAG.
Whereas, the owners of several of
the business houses in the City of
Charles Town have displayed the
American Flag over their building
and have allowed those flags to be-
come almost unrecognized through
fading and wear; and,
Whereas, there is marked disre-
gard on the part of the citizens of
Charles Town for the courtesies due
the National Flag and Anthem; be it
Resolved, l. That we request that
the owners of all public buildings on
which the flag is raised be diligent in
the care and keeping of that flag,
that they replace the same before it
becomes faded and torn.
2. That by means of the press,
example and speech we impress on
the citizens of Charles Town the
proper method of showing due re-
spect to the Flag and National Air.
: 3. That all loyal and patriotic
citizens show to the foreign born
among us and to those VINO are less
than 100 per cent American that we
are as reverent of the symbols of our
Government, and as scrupulous in
showing respect to those symbols as
are the citizens of other countries.
d. That copy of this resolution
be spread on the minutes of the Post,
and be published in the Local Papers.
THE GOLD STAR.
Whereas, the welfare of the
widows and children of those who
lost their lives in the late war is a
matter closely touching and of deep
concern to every member of the
American Legion.
Be it resolved, by Jackson-Pe rks
Post:
l. That each member charge him
slf with duty Of searching for such
persons in our community and ex-
tending to them such care and as
sistance as may be in our power.
2. That should any person en-
titled to wear the gold star be found
who is in need of financial aid, that
fact be reported to the Post Adju-
thetant, who is directed to investi-
gate the circumstances and report to
the Post ways and means of render
ing assistance.
3. That copy of this resolution
be spread on the minutes of the Post,
and be published in the Local Papers.
BOLSHEVISM AND ANARCHY.
Whereas, anarchistic and UNI
American groups of men in the
United States have melted riots and
disorder in many of our communities
and have already wantonly and NAL
iciously murdered our comrades and
fellow citizens.
Be it resolved: /. That Jack
son-Perks Post fully recognizes it's
obligations to Charles Town, State
and Nation and it's members are urg-
ed as individual citizens to promptly,
fearlessly and effectively assist the
constituted legal authorities in the
maintenance of law and order, and in
the suppressions of riots and mob
violence should such acts take place
in our community.
2. That we condemn all forms of
Bolshevism and anarchy and all eff
forts to destroy constituted govern
mnt and that we will attack the Red
Flag wherever raised as symbol of
of riot, disorder and anarchy.
3. That copy of this Resolution
be spread on the minutes of the Post,
and published in the Local Papers.
EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP.
Whereas, the welfare of our Coun-
izenship of it's future citizens, and
whereas good citizenship springs
from patriotism:
Be it resolved: /. That we rec
ommend that the school boards Of
this county incorporate in the course
of study in the public schools
course in Citizenship, dealing with
the origin and principles of our gov
eminent and institutions and the
duty of citizens to the government.
2. That at least ten minutes of
each school day be devoted to patri-
otto exercises, that the words of our
National Anthem be memorized by
every pupil in our schools.
3. That each pupil be taught the
proper courtesies to be paid the
National Flag and Anthem on all oc-
casions.
a. That the American Flag be
raised over every school house in the
Country every school day, weather
permitting, as is provided in the Code
of West Virginia, Chapter As, Sec
ton 1872; that these flags be kept
fresh and bright and so soon as they
become faded or torn that they be re-
placed.
5. That copy Of these resolu-
tons be spread on the minutes of the
Post, a copy published in the Local
Papers, and copy be sent the Presi-
dent of the Board of Education for
each District in Jefferson County.
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE.