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Dp. E. R. Churchell, Ray Keck, Drill Sergeant Return Four Lost Guns Under Ruling of Treaty PARIS, Nov. 5. Four guns left by the Germans in Dutch Limburg during the 1918 retreat have been an amusing source of difficulty to the council of ambassadors sitting in Taris. The fate of the guns has been under discussion since August, 1919, and the volumes of correspondence exchanged on the subject would fill a good-size bookshelf. The guns w.-e left stranded just a few hundred yards from the frontier posts, the horses dragging them being exhausted. Now the Germans are to take the guns from Limburg as if the retreat were still going on. Once they have the guns the Germans are to hand them to General Nollet, in charge of the disarmament commission, who will send them to Belgium. NEW RED CROSS ACTIVITY CONSANTINOPLE, Nov. 9. Stamboul, the native section of Constantinople, is rapidly losing its claim to the distinction of "the dirtiest city in the world." The American Red Cross is cleaning the city. View cf Social

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'OLDEST MARINE TO RETIRE AT 65 YEARS The oldest "devil dog" is soon to be retired by the government. He is Henry J. Wylie of Pittsfield, Mass., who has served continuously in ! the marine corps for forty-five years, having administered the oath of office ; during his service to no less than five 1 succeeding commandants of Uncle Sam's sea and land fighters, Major Generals Heywood. Elliott, Biddle, Uarnett and Lejeune. Wylie comes from fighting revolutionary stock, his grandfather. Col. Tracey, having been seriously wounded of the battle of Bunker hilh He was born at Pittsfield on Sept. 27, 1S38, entering the service of the government when 17 years old, in the postoffice of his home town. Upon the outbreak of the civil war Wylie resigned and enlisted in the 4Dth Massachusetts infantry with the rank of sergeant. During his service in the war Mr. Wylie took part in the battle of lains Store, La., and in assaults on Fort and Hudson, La., during which his regiment lost 1,300 men. Mr. Wylip, who is now 82 years old, has actually served the 'government for a period of sixty-five years, fortyfive of which have been in the 'marine corps. OFFICIAL PURPOSES OF RED CROSS SOCIETY The American Red Cross, by its congressional charter, is officially designated for the following purposes: "To furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded in time of war, in accordance with the treaty of Geneva. "To act in matters of volunteer relief and as a medium of communication between the American people and their army and navy. "To continue and carry on a system of national an international relief in time of peace and to apply the same in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods and other great national calamities and to devise and carry on measures for preventing the same." Act of congress. Jan. 5, 1905. Room of Harry Ray Post in

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Dedicated to the Principles of Democracy, Justice, Freedom

The American Legion is a civilian organization, membership being limited to any person who was regulaily enlisted, drafted, inducted or commisbloned and who served on active duty in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States, or who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of his entry therein, served with the military, naval or air forces of any of the governments allied with the "United States during the Great War. The purpose of the organization as outlined in the preamble of its consti tution is "To uphold and defend the , Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; tp foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism: to preserve" the memories of incidents of our association in the Great War; to in culcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both classes and masses; to make right ths master of might; to promote peace and good-will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness." Membership in the American Legion does not affect or increase liability for military or police service. Harry Ray Post. , The Richmond American Legion post is known as the Harry M. Ray Post. It was named after Harry Mor-; ton Ray who was killed in action Oct. j 13, 1918. He was a corporal and was' cited for his unusual qualities as a leader and great devotion to duty, i by the commanding general of the ; rmn uinoiuu, Uk nuitu lie vraii member. The local post was organized in 1 October, 1919, and was immediately put on a strong financial basis by a service men's fair which netted them over $13,000. The Richmond organi zation was formed on a business basis. One of its outstanding purposes is to take care of the wants of former service men. This applies chiefly to those injured or permanently disabled as a result of service. Offices of Post. Officers of the legion elected the first of January, 1920, are: Dr. George B. Hunt, commander; Raymond Umpleby, adjutant; Frank Gatzek, ser geant-at-arms; Dr. E. R. Churchill treasurer; Ray Keck, chairman of drill squad: Ray Jvfather, vioe-conimander ; Roy E. Reynolds, publicity officer. Joseph Conner is president of the board of directors, which is composed of Dr. S. C. Markley, Raymond Mather, Leo Weiss and Dr. George B. Hunt. The entertainment committee is com posed of Peter Lichtenfels, chairman, Robert Tomlinson. Charles Twigg, Everett Ray and Harry Smith. Mahlon Sheridan heads the athletic committee. Past officers of the legion were Frank Strayer, commander; Paul Beckett, adjutant; Raymond Irwin, treasurer. According to reports on membership and activities, Richmond has one of the bpst and most active legions in the country. Over 500 men are now K. of P. Building the best furnished ones in Indiana.

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enrolled and from 15 to 20 are being added each week. The benefits of the business organization of the legion is not confined to members only, but any former service men will be assisted by the officers and working personnel of the organization. Privileges of the club room are restricted to members only. Serves All Veterans. Constructive work is being carried on by the legion at all times. Chief among this is work effecting war risk insurance and , compensation. Secur ing of victory medals and complete equipment is also done. The adjutant of the local post is thoroughly conversant with all the insurance requirements and can assist in re-instatement and conversion of the policies. This officer is in his office every Wednesday and Saturday nights to confer with former service men. Many persons do not realize the number of soldiers that were disabled In honor of Harry M. Ray, cited for unusual devotion by the commanding general of the Fifth Division, and killed in action, Oct. 13, 1918, the American Legion post in Richmond is named. He was a native of Richmond, the son of Frank and Alice Ray. Ifc was inducted into service here, Sept. 21, 1917, and was assigned to the 159th Depot Brigade at Camp Taylor. TI r.JO if . ..r ,j "ic 1 iioiiBiciiru iu uumpany H, Sixth Infantry. Fifth Division. From the time his division moved into action, Ray saw almost continuous action His conduc t at all times , mendarinnof "trlZ He met hi.tt. " ,: ' V , u "B,.",lV.,r ....... i ....i., iraums ll.r, Suq"a.llhe taXLa JZiic fire" He was born on Oct. 21. 18SS. Elks Assisted Disabled Service Men to Obtain ' Vocational Retraining The war commission of the Elks lodge, shortly after the signing of the armistice and at about the time when then mp.n were being demobilized, placed at the disposal of the federal government a fund of money to assist men in need of vocational tnrining j until their cases could be parsed on by the boards. Richmond lodge of E'ks, No. 649, appointed a committee, known as the Soldiers' Friend committee, to coperate with an effort of the grand lodge to get in touch with disabled men, needing vocational training. The local committee invited disabled men to the club house for conferences and assisted a number of them in obtaining their vocational retaining permits and in starting their claims for compensation. Interview Disabled Men. A large number of Wayne county boys were interviewed, their problems considered, questions answered. and a communication with the proper! tederal otticials established. The ' committee discovered that many of the disabled men were unacquainted with the details of vocational retraining and feared that claims for compensation and retraining might again place them under military discipline and control. They were convinced of their error. The committee maintained personal tcfuch with the disabled men until the army had its machinery working to look after this important work, when it was discharged by the lodge with instructions to report cases that had been overlooked.

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Raymond Umpleby, Adjutant during the war and are still unable to be self-supporting. Practically all ot these are entitled to disability compensation. The legion has helped many of them to obtain it. Provide Comforts. The first concern of the legion Is aid to the disabled. From two to six men are sent from this community every month to hospitals as a result of injuries received while with the army or navy. They are followed by Richmond papers, cigarettes and other comforts. Through the co-operaiion of the Kiwanis, Rotary and Elks' club this is made possible, these organizations helping the legion in the work oT taking care of the men in a financial way when it is necessary. Fine club rooms on the third floor of the K. of P. temple have been furnished by the legion at an expense of i approximately $5,000 Rugs, lounging ; chairs and all the comforts of home have been installed, together with yji" aim cara lames ana musical instruments. The rooms were opened June 1, 1820, and will be completely furnished by Nov. 11. First Legion Band. The first American Legion Band in the state was organized by the Richmond Post under the leadership of Roland Nusbaum. This organization has about fifty pieces and has made i j jit, . , . j an enviable reputation in its short I career. Demands for their services have been coming in to such an extent that they were unable to fill half f them. Two musicians of the band have in--resting histories. The drummer was t.assed in the Argonne Forest and one of the trombone players was a member of the United States band that accompanied King Albert on his entrance into Brussels after the signing of the armistice. Special social features will be held by the legion during the winter. Dances for former service men and entertainments of different kinds will be arranged, members state. Interested in Athletics. One of the bie features of thp nnsts ; in all parts of the country has been ! Ihe athletics. This has also proved . the case at the Harry Ray Post. A ! football team was organized early in me season, lhis was one of the few posts in the state that was able to put a grid team on the field. State officers have complimented the locals on their iniative in organizing a team, and asked a report telling how they were able to accomplish it. A basketball team will be organized this winter. No drives for membership will be put on by the legion but former service men are welcomed into membership. 266,112 SOLDIERS GASSED. Of the 2C6.112 soldiers admitted to the hosnitals nf tVio a r ...... ' - " u'iii uanie causes, more were suffering from gas than any other one cause and more were wounded in the legs than in any other portion of the body according to a comprehensive renort Z bVron General of j 'r nn.. ine nnai tabulation shows i MUll v.,SI Of ttlC men WPrf trassPft ?nd that 72-527 were wounded in the I legs. Rich mono

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Dr. George B. PROBLEM TO SUPPLY FOOD AND CLOTHING The problems of feeding and clothing the army were difficult because of the immense quantities involved rather than because of the difficulty of manufacturing the articles needed. Requirements for some kinds of clothing for the army were more than twice as great as the pre-war total American production of the same articles. To secure the articles needed for the army the government had to commandeer all the wool and some other staple articles in the United States and control production through all its stag?s. The distribution of supplies in the expeditionary forces required the creation of an organization called the services of supply, to which one-fourth i of all the troops who went overseas were assigned. Achieve Great Work. American engineers built in France 83 new ship berths, 1.000 miles of standard gauge track, and 53S miles of narrow-gauge track. The signal corps strung in France 100,000 miles of telephone and telegraph wire. Prior to the armistice 40,000 trucks were shipped to the forces in France. Construction projects in the United States cost twice as much as the Panama Canal, and construction overseas v.ns on narJy as large a scale. Th" army in France always had enough food and clothing. RED CROSS STEPS IN TO CARE FOR VOUCHERS Disabled men in traininer und-r the federal board for vocational education will not be denied the medical treatment and attention necessary to keep them in fit condition .to pursue their courses, in spite of the decision of the comptroller of the treasury that th" federal board has now power to pay the bills. The American Red Cms-, has offered to take care of all vouchor. for modir.nl care givn the men in training and the direcinr of the federal board has accepted the offer. Thev amount to, about $7,000 a month. American Legion Football

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0 Hunt, Commander "fix' if Roy Reynolds, Publicity Officer Nine Disabled Veterans To Help Return Bodies Nine disabled veterans of the World war have gone back overseas to assist in the work of bringing home the bodies of their fallen comrades. These men have been trained as undertakers and embalmers by the federal board for vocational education are now serving "over there" with the graves registration service. Quartermaster Corpi U. S. Army. They are James P. Hicks. Co. L, 4th Infantry; Erol G. Howell, Medical Corps; John E. Jarrett, 50th Infantry; Frederick J. Kendrick, 3d Co., Convalescent Center, 151st depot brigade; James A. Kibble, Co. L, 4th Infantry; Bernard T. Moylan, aviation mate; Emmett J. Nevin, U. S. Navy; William J .Turner. Co. C, 2d F. S. Battalion, and Edward Wagner, 26th Infantry. Hicks and Kibble both served overseas in Co. L. 4th Infantry, were both wounded at Chateau-Thierry in July, 1918. and now go back to France together Team, 1 920 u . w , .0 vwa.il, Lvwer, Wfi C f.: Coleman, f.: Smith. ' . . i

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