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STATEN ISLAND * l-i Building at Richmond Valley Burns This Morning; False Alarm Yesterday. Bv Serial Correspondent. Tottenville, Aug. 28—An Icehouse that stood in the woods about a thousand feet north o£ Richmond Valley road was destroyed by tire early this morning:. The building was owned by Floyd Pecker, ot Arthur Kill road, Rossville, and is a total loss. An alarm was turned in from box 4 3 at Richmond Valley road and Amboy road, Richmond Valley, that brought out 161 engine company and 78 hook and ladder company of Tottenville and Deputy Chief Beggln from headquarters at St. George to the scene of the blaze. The alarm was sent In at 1:89 o'clock and the companies did not return to quarters until after ^ o'clock. When tl*e firemen arrived they could not reach the flre with hose and they had to fight the blaze with buckets. The engine was unable to get near the pond surrounding the lcehousc, which was erected by Mr. Decker several years ago and had never been filled with ice. The loss to the building is estimated to be 81,500, covered by insurance. It is believed that the building was set on flre. An investigation Is being made by the police. A false alarm at 10 o'clock yester day morning called out the voluntoer firemen of Amicitia hook and ladder and Citizen engine company of Pleas ant Plains and 151 engine company of Tottenville. The alarm was turn ed in from box 51 at the railroad sta 'Kiîc:r>"a£<W,leasant Plains. Mrs. Anna Androvette, who resides over the icc cream and confectionory store of A. 3. Schoefer at 6343 Amboy road, Pleasant Plains, had started to burn some papers in the kitchen range and the smoke had gotten In the rooms. Someone seeing smoke issu ing from the front windows turned In the alarm from the box directly In front of the house that brought out the firemen. When they arrived there was nothing for them to do The Tottenville company made th< three-mile run in record time. SPEEDERS IRE FINED IN COURT HERE YESTERDA1 By Special Comaponae/it. Tottenville, Aug. 28—Motorcycl· Patrolman Maurice Geschicdt round ed up another lot of speeders ove the week end on the island. Abou twenty were in the second dlstrlc court yesterday morning in answe to the summons Issued by him Sunda; for violating the motor vehicle lav while crossing the Island. Kach on pleading guilty to the charge wa fined $25 by Magistrate Marsh, ο Manhattan, who is presiding on th bench agiin this week. Henry Webt of 2 f> Klglit avenue, Troy; was on . ' h a r κ > ' thirty-five miles an hour in Aim Kill road, Rossville, Sunday inter noon. BOY HIT BY MOTORCYCLIST IS HURT AT PRINCE BAY Bp Special Correspondent. Tottenvllle, Aug. 28.—Gerald Shea, eleven years old, of Hanover avenue, Prince Bay, Jumped from the rear of a stage on whloh he was stealing α ride and ran directly In front of a motorcycle last night. He was knock ed down by the machine. He received contusions of the head. After being attended by Dr. Schwerd, of Prince Bay, he was taken to his home. The motorcycle was owned and operate 1 by Sylveeter Levy, of 1134 Roesvllle. Levy, who waa riding the motorcycle up Prince Bay from the S. 8. White Dental Works, where he is employed stopped and rendered all assistance possible to the boy. Witnesses say that the boy ran from the stage In front of the motorcycle. The owner of the maohine could not turn quick enough to avoid striking the lad. DRIVER OF CAR THAT HAD WRECKED ANOTHER FOUNfr Bp Special Correspondent. Tottenvllle, Aug. _ 28:—Richard Corbett, of Matawan," N. J.t who claims to be the owner of the auto mobile that ran Into the car of Mrs. Mollle Mosher, of 720 Rockaway street, Raritan Bay Park, Sunday night, and almost wrecking }t, came here yesterday afternoon and made α settlement with Mrs. Mosher for the damage done. The police found the car owned by Corbett abandoned yesterday in Front street near α blacksmith shop. It had the front axle broken and was later taken to a Tottenvllle garage. Otis Ruddlck, the driver of the Corbett car, is said to have left town Sunday night after he abandoned the car In Front street. TOTTENVILLE Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Riddle, of Brooklyn, are the guests of the lat ter's father, Jacob Tîerrel, of John eon avenue. Miss Ida Bedell with Miss Dorothy Reed, of Arlington, N. J., are at Ocean Grove until after Labor Day. Rev. English Crooks, of St. Steph en's Episcopal church, Is at Pawling, N. Y·, for α vacation. Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Renwick aro home from a trip through the Berk ■hires. Mrs. Camille Delaporte and Mrs. Peter Miller are at Narrowsburg, in the CatsklllS, for two weeks. Mrs. James Currie has been en tertaining Mrs. Bird, Misses Annie Annie Ellersen and Ella New, of Jer »ey City. Miss Sarah VanDusen, of New Haven, Conn., Is visiting friends and relatives here and In Perth Amboy. Roy and Ruth Jones, with Mrs. Braden and granddaughters are at Beechwood, N. J.t for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. William Llnane, of Amboy road, are being congratulated on the arrival of a daughter Sunday. John J. Allen with his son, John J. Allen, Jr., and daughter. Miss Jose phine Allen, are In Vermont for two weeks vacation. James A. Slmonsen, of the building department, has returned to duty after his vacation. Bentley Lodge, Odd Fellows, held a short meeting last night. Great Minds Triumph. "Little mlixls are tamed and sub dued by misfortune, but great m I η da rise above it.—Washington Irving. MINSTREL SHOW 10 BE GIVEN TONIGHT Raritan Bay Park Association to Repeat Entertainment at K. of P. Hall. By Special Correspondent. Tottenville, Aug. 28—The second annual minstrel show of the Raritan Bay Park Association given at the club house of the association recently will be repeated at Knights of Py thias hall tonight. With several changes almost the entire program will be given at this time. Miss Ma bel Hagebloom will be the Interloc utor and the end men will be John Vogel, 8am Johannsen, Robert Hood and Fred Chenoweth. There will be dancing following the show until 12 o'clock and refreshments will be served. The following musical num bers subject to change will be given: Specialties will appear us announc ed by the Interlocutor. Overture—Medley Popular Airs, Mar tha Muller. "Hello, I've Been Looking For You," Entire Company. "That Fox Trot Wedding Day," Wal ter Welsh. Duet—Miss Dolly Whyley and Miss Etta Negrosis. "Hawaiian Butterfly" Robert Hood. "Shanghia," Chester Aiken. Violin Selections—"Bubbles," Fred Kirchof. "All the World and It's Gold," Earl Anderson. "Drip, Drip, Drip," Earl Anderson. "Naughty, Naughty," Marjorle Mel lish. Zither Selection, Mrs. H. Zumsteg. "Rolling Chair," Edw. Johnson. "Mls-sis-sippi," Francis Welsh. Mandolin Duet—Miss Mildred Vltz thum and Miss Hattle Carstens. "Peaches," Miss Etta Negrosis. (1'osed by Miss Dolly Whyley, Miss race Laing, Miss PatleGnce Ash ton, Miss Agnes Hanley.) "Sometimes," John Vogel. "Oh, Johnny," Mrs. Starfeld. "Sleepy Head," Hattle Carstens. Duet—"Lindy," Missee Eva and Ruth Anderson. "Goodbye, Broadway; Hello, France," Miss Etta Negrosis. (Assisted by Entlro Company.) "Finale"—Medley Patriotic Airs, Au dience and Eentire Company. Balance of Cire-le. Fred Kirchof, Mrs. H. Zumsteg, Miss Etta Negrosis, Miss Grace Dalng, Mildred Vltzthum, Miss Dolly Why i ley, Miss Grace Johannsen, Edward Johnston, Chester Allien, Earl Ander son, Eva Anderson, Ruth Anderson, Fred Chenoweth, Mrs. Fred Cheno weth, Franklin Squires, Francis ' Welsh, Walter Welsh, Marjorle Mel ; llsh, Cecilia Mellish, Margeret Hess, ' Katherine Hees, Wm. Rapp, Mrs. ; Samuel Booth, Hattle Carstens, Pa ; tience Ashton, Agnes Hannley, Edna I Worfolk, Rosemary Hinton, Frank Hinton, Mrs. Samuel Johannsen, j RED CROSS CHAPTER SENDS ; SWEATERS TO MILITIAMEN ■l^AMMgforççsponaenl. ^PBrnille, Atïg. 2 ft - Ward Branch of the Stateji Island Chapter of tlio American Hed Cross Society are going to supply every young man that enlisted In the Staten Island Battalion of the Naval Militia with a comfortable sweater to wear. At a meeting of the branch yesterday a letter was read from Wilbur Gray, a member from here in camp at Tarry town, acknowledging the five sweaters that were sent last week to the boye. He said they were quite comfortable doing guard duty at night. Three more sweaters were donated yester day, and when ten have been received they will be forwarded to the boys in camp. Comfort kits are also being sent by the branch to the local boys. Forty-three workers were at the meeting yesterday and 633 pieces were made. Because <of the holiday next week there will bo no meeting, but the following week the women ex pect to double the work to make up for the lost time. LAWN PARTHMMSHINGTON COUNCIL D. OF A. TONIGHT Tottenville, Aug. 28—A lawn party will be held at the home of Captain. Reuben Androvette, 212 Main street, tonight under the auspices of Wash ington Council, Daughters of Liberty. Ice cream will be for sale and every one will be accorded a good time that attends. The lawn will be light ed with Japanese lanterns. The offi cers of the council will be In charge. PLEMNTPLAINS Rev. and Mrs. George Okeeon and four sons, of Mldvalo, N. J., where the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Okeson, of Station avenue yesterday. Mrs. Gould J. Jennings Is spending a few week8~up the state, while Mr. Jennings Is at Ocean Grove. George Smith, of West New Brigh ton, was In town yesterday. William Reynolds, night agent at the local station, has recovered from an attack of pnenmonla. Miss Irene Totten has been visiting relatives at Linden. Blmont Berlett, of South River, has been stopping with his grand mother the past week. Jack Castlne, of Brooklyn, has been Visiting at Prince Bay. Elwyn Peters, clerk at the postof fice, has returned to duty after his vacation. Miss M. Dunham, of Keyport, is here tor two weeks with Mrs. Marter stelg. Mr. and Mrs. James Carroll, of Manhattan, visited In Prince Bay Sun day. Miss Minnie Gassman of Manhattan has been visiting Miss Anna Ohbrugge. Kmll Closs will give an entertain ment at St. Mark'e church tonight. The program will include songs, rec itations, impersonations and bell ring ing. Qlant Tulip Tree·. Ther· are tulip trees la South Pas adena, Cal., nearly 2 feet In trunk di ameter with an Immense spread of top, very fine trees for summer shade and allowing the winter's sun to warm the soli. In the list of eastern de ciduous trees of good value It stands near the top. FOR SALE OR TO LET No. 171 Mala Street, 75 feet from Tottenvllle National Bank, Fine Store and Dwelling with Garage and Stables. Thin property w*m acquired by a cli ent by foreclosure, and will be eold for 30 per cent, less than coat of con struction. Terms to suit, B. WILLIAMS, ~ ^ Tottenvllle, 8. L WOODBRIDGE HED CROSS ACTIVITIES Much Has. Been Accomplished in Township by the Woman Workers. Bjj Special Correspondent. Woodbridge, Aug:. 28.—Too much credit cannot be given to the women who worked diligently for the past three months and succeedcd in fur nishing sixty-four sweaters, forty-one mufflers, forty-two pairs of wristlets, thirty-six pairs of socks and stockings, and thirty-five helmets, also 825 wash cloths add 160 wipes. The knitters records follow: Mrs F. F. Anness, 2 sweaters, 1 pair wristlets; Mrs. F. Austin, 1 pair wristlets; Miss Louise Urewster, 3 mufflers, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. George Brewster, 1 muf fler; Mrs. Barron Brewster, 1 muffler; Mrs. I vins Browne, 1 helmet, 3 paire stockings; Miss Marguerite Browne, 3 helmets, 1 sweater, 1 pair wristlets; Mrs. H. Q. Buchan, S pair stockings; Mrs. C. R. liroki), 2 sweaters; Mrs. J. E. Breckenrldge, 1 sweater, 1 muffler; Miss Laura Outter, 2 sweaters, 1 pair socks, 1 muffler; Miss Marguerite Campbell, 1 muffler; Mrs. C. B. Craske, 8 helmets; Miss Carter, 1 muffler, 1 pair wristlets, 1 pair stockings, Mrs. J. M. Coddlngtion, 1 pair wristlerts, 1 helmet, 1 muffler; M Iks Anna Codding ton, 1 muffler; Mrs. W. H. Demarest, 2 mufflers, 1 sweater; Mrs. S. B. Demar est, 1 muffler; Mrs. C. A. de Russy, 1 muffler; Miss Florence Dixon, 1 muf fler, 1 holmet; Mrs. E. C. Ensign, 2 pair wristlets; Miss Susie Freeman, 1 helmet; Miss Mabel Freeman, 1 sweat er; Mrs. Fritz, 2 pairs stockings; Mrs. F. F. Grant, 1 sweater; Mrs. W. Gay lord, 1 pair socks; Mrs. R. K. Green, 1 muffler; Miss Edith Hoagland, 1 sweater; Mrs. B. W. Hoagland, 7 helmets, 2 pair socks; Miss E. Inslec, 2 pair wristlets; Mrs. M. Inslee, 1 pair wristlets; Mrs. N. Johnson, 1 pair stockings; Mrs. C. Johnson, 1 pair stockings; Mrs. Jane Lodge, 1 pair wristlets, 3 pair stockings; Mrs. Ixigan, 1 helmet; Miss Nathalie I.ogan, 1 muf fler; Miss H. Longstreet, 1 helmet; Mrs. Seth Lockwood, 1 muffler; Mrs. R. W. Mark, 10 helmets; Mrs. F. ^foores, 2 pair wristlets; Miss Edna toores, 3 sweaters; Miss Frelda Mil ler, 1 6weater, 1 pair stockings; Mrs. Charles Meslck, 1 muffler; Mrs. Henry Morris, G pairs wristlets; Mrs. Thayer Martin, 2 pairs wristlets, 2 pairs socks; Miss Sally Mooney, 1 sweater; Mrs. Mooney, 4 pairs stockings; Mrs. H. Nelson, 2 pairs wristlets; Mrs. F. Nel son, 1 pair stockings; Mrs. C. F. New ton, 2 pairs wristlets, 2 sweaters, 1 muffler; Miss Mllllcent Pryde, 1 hel met, 2 pair pairs stockings, 1 sweat er; Mrs. W. H. l'rall, 1 pair wristlets. Mrs. W. A. Osborn, 3 pairs wristlets, 4 sweaters; Mi.cs Rao Osborn, 1 muf fler; Mrs. F. I. Perry, 5 helmets, 3 pair wristlets, 1 sweater; Mrs. Peck, 1 pair stockings; Miss Helen Potter, 2 sweat ers; Mrs. W. Priestley, 4 sweaters, 2 pairs wristlets, 2 mufflers; Mrs. J. A. ltuthven, 1 muffler; Miss M. Randolph, met, 2 pairs stockings; 1 sweat er; Miss Madeline Spencer, 1 sweater; Mrs. C. Spink, 4 pairs wristlets; Mrs. it. N. Valentino, 10 sweaters; Miss Carolyn Valentine, 1 sweater; Mrs. G. M. Valentine, 1 mi:ffler; Mrs. W. Wol ney, 1 sweater; Miss Ruth Young, 11 muffler. Kewnren. Mrs. F. J. Adams, one sweeter; Miss Lizzie Brftwslfr, one sweater, one pair sto^2_L' Mrs. M. Balfour, one lair T'"' " " sweater; Msr. F. Freeman, one ηΐιιΓ fler, Mrs. Fuller, one muffler; Mrs. E. B. Ford, three sweaters, one mufflor; Mre. J. Hendrie, one sweater; Mrs. F. T. Howell, one muffler; Miss Fran ces Jackson, one pair wristlets; Mrs. Krogh, six sweaters; Mrs. J. A. Moor head. two sweaters, one muffler; Mrs. H. Pender, one sweater, three muf flers; Mrs. I;. Neuberg, one muffler; Mrs. F. A. Sollace, one sweater, one muffler; Mrs. A. F. Sofleld, one pair stockings. Port Rcadlnj;. Mise Bertha Dlber, one muffler; Mrs. Fessier, one sweater; Mrs. Wit tenberg, two pair stockings. Hopelawn. Mrs. Al. Larsen, two pair stockings; Mrs. Sutch, one muffler. Miss Amanda Harriot, fifty-three wash cloth»; Mrs. Thayer Martin, fourteen, Mrs. R. N. Valentine forty, Mrs. M. D. Valentine twenty-four. Miss Sally Mooney thirty-six, Mrs. F. F. Grant ten, Miss Viola Hall forty eight, Miss Playfoot ten, Mrs. Lelm peter Ave, Miss Young eight, Mrs. Moores ten wipes, Miss Randolph eleven wipes, Miss S. Freeman twen ty-flve wipes, Miss E. Hinsdale eight wipes, Mrs. Craske twelve, Miss S. Harriot, twenty-four, Mrs. Irving Smith six. The Sewaren women made eighty-eight altogether. Others who knit wash cloths and wipes were Mrs. Priestly, Miss Coddlngton, Mrs. Newton, Miss Inslee, Miss Carter, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Anderson. If any names have been omitted It Is because the knitters failed to fasten their names on the finished articles or becauso of fastened in some unforseen manner the slip of paper became loosened. Mrs. Tlsdall or Mrs. de Russy will be very glad to hear from anyone should there be a mistake. American Wledom. Never give advice to a woman who is setting forth on a matrimonial voy age. ... A woman very rarely asks an opinion or requires advice on such an occasion until her resolution Is formed. The plain English of the application may be summed up In these words: "I wish you to think as I do ; but If unhappily you differ from me In opinion, my heart, X must con fess, la fixed."—George Washington. Dally Thought. The cry of the age Is more for fra ternity than for charity.—Henry D. Chapln. The Demand tor Stenographers Private Secretaries * and Book Keepers was never so great as it is now. Register at Once betore our limit is reached for the Fall Term begin ning September 4th. Write or Telephone ior particulars today. I DAY SCHOOL EVEKIN6 SCHPoT" Trainer's Business College Î PERTH AMIiOY, If. 4. Telephone BO· 1 ■— PREMIER KERENSKY. Young Russian Leader Who Is Seeking to Defeat Foes. Photo by American Press Association. Russia will maintain her democracy at all costs. If necessary she will use th« weapons of the old regime against those who would overthrow the new freedom. Of outstanding: significance in the deliber ations of the all-Russian conference 1b this emphatic declaration by Premier Kerensky. He declared that the new na tion "was passing through a period of mortal danger." BILLIONS ARE ADDED TO WAR REVENDE MEASDRE Washington, Aug. 28—Two billion dollars may be added to the total of bonds to be authorized at the present session of congress, making a total of approximately $10,300,000,000 available to the government during tho fiscal year ending June 80, 1018. Tho house Democratic leader, Mr. Kltchin, said that estimates submitted to him by the treasury department made It appear that the additional authorization prob ably would be necessary. Chairman Kltchin also was able to give a comprehensive summary of the manner in which it Is proposed to raise the $10,300,000,000 In revenue to meet the expenses. He gave some details not hitherto published in regard to the $11,638,045,400 bond bill pending be fore the ways and means committee. "It seems probable," said Mr. Kltch in, "that the total amount of appropria tions for the next fiscal year will be In round numbers about $19,000,000,000. In this is included the $7,000,000,000 proposed to be loaned to the allies. It also Includes about $1,300,000,000 for 000 for our war expense. It also in cludes $300,000,000 for interest on bonds, $176,000,000 for the new Insur ance bill and $1,000,000,000 for tho shipping b^ard." How Expense· Will Be Met. To meet this vast expense all money loaned to the allies will be met by bond issues, Chairman Kltchin explained, since such loans are investments rather than expenditures. All current ex penses will be paid by the present tax laws of the government, while war ex penses for the first year will be paid on tho basis of three to seven for taxes and bonds. In other words, for every $3 raised by taxation $7 will be raised by bonds. Whether such a proportion la to be regarded a· the permanent financial policy of the United States Chairman Kltchin did not say. He based this estimate on the assumption that the pending revenue hill will be amended to raise $3,000,000,000 before It Is finally passed. The pending bond bill authorizes $2, 000,000,000 In war savings certificates, a new form of bond Issue, In addition to $2,000,000,000 In treasury certificates of Indebtedness. The bond bill passed several months ago authorized, In ad dition to the $3,000,000,000 loan to the allies to be taken up In the new bill, $2,000,000,000 to cover -war deficiencies and $2,000,000.000 In certificates of In debtedness. These Items would make up the $19,300,000,000 required, but since half of the treasury certificates are to be used as a safety margin and are not to be regarded as permanent revenue, an additional bond issue of $2.000,000,0000 to meet war deficiencies will be necessary. This bond Issue may be authorized at this session, although the chances are that it will be put over until the next session, Chairman Kltchin said. Makeup of Bond Bill. The $11,638,045,400 bond bill now pending before the ways and meane committee and which Secreiaiy Mc Adoo will explain to the committee to day is made up of the following items: Proposed new loan to entente allies »4,000,000,000 Loans formerly authorized 1,000,000,000 War savings certificates 1,000,000,000 Certificates of indebtedness.... 1,000,000,000 To take up miscellaneous out standing bond issues B88,946,000 Total $11,638,946,460 When the committee met the mem ber» were ready with many questions that tliey wished to ask Secretary Mc Adoo lu regard to the bill. The prln dpal question will be In regard to tlie rate of Interest to be allowed on the forthcoming Issue of bonds. The bill as submitted by the treasury depart ment provides for 4 per cent Interest along with the convertible feature and the provision that the bonds are sub ject to the income tax as far as af fected by the supertax on incomes. Constantlne'» Cross. The cross was the emblem of a slave's death add a murderer's pun ishment and was naturally looked upon by the Jew with horror. After the celebrated vision of Constantlue, that ruler ordered to be made α cross of gold and gems such ns lie had seen and the "tree of cursing and shnmr sat npun scepters nnil «va» cugruved und signed ou the forclicittl of kings." i «S III AUSTRIA IN WAKE OF GRAVE DEFEATS Paris, Aug. 28.—Advices from Swltz irland present tbe condition of Austria is bordering on iwntc. The Italian vic ories bave caused such alarm in VI ■nna that tbe emperor rushed to- the 'ront and made radical changes In the ligh command In an unsuccessful effort ο stem the tide. Tbe Austrian press îardly ventures to discuss the military iltuation, despite tbe fact that a battle s raging on which the fate of tbe em )ire may depend. On *he heels of the barely crushed evolution In Bohemia comes trouble in Transylvania, snld to be due to the re "usal of the agricultural Interests to ac •ept the official terms for the regula :lon and sale of thplr produce. More leflnite facts are not known, as Tran sylvania is under martial law and practically cut off from the rest of tbe :ountry. Italian Offonaiv· Ralantlaaa. London, Aug. 28.—Fighting desperate y, the Austrian forces steadily are be ing driven back north of Gorltz In the Jlrection of Vienna. Even Vienna ad ulte a retirement on tbe Isomso front, iccordlng to a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam. The Italian advance Is taken as a logical consequence of the capture of Mount Santo, the peak which [uarded tbe entrance to tbe Balnslzza plateau from the went. The taking of the almost impregnable jelght has added greatly to the op timism of General Cadorna's men. For ilmoet the first time Tn thla sector they have the advantage in position, and with the bringing up of adltlonal heavy irtlllery over the mountain range which extends northwest and southeast from Mount Santo this advantage will t>e Increased enormously. Bcattered peaks mark the plateau over which the Italians are advancing, but the opinion of military experts is that the most difficult part of the fighting is over for the presen t. ________ TO GRADUATE 152 CADETS. r918 Class of West Point Will Com-j plat· Courte This Waak. West Point, Aug. Î8.—Another pre! mature West Point graduation is being arranged for this week. On Thursday morning the 162 members of the class of 1918, which under normal conditions would not have been graduated until next June, will receive their commis sions from the secretary of war. It is expected that the secretary of war will be accompanied here by the chief of staff of the army, Mnjor Gen eral Hugh L. Scott. Tbe usual drills and ceremoniea preceding a West Point graduation will be dispensed with. There will be a review for the secre tary of war on Wednesday, a gradua tion parade will be held in the after noon and the graduation ball will take place In tbe evening In tbe gymnasium The newl*· made officers will have two weeks' leave of absence before Joining their respective commands. The members of the furlough class oi leave since early In June will return to the academy thla week. I So Burglars and bookkeepers are alllr· In one respect—they are both used to making entries. HOME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN-SOLDIERS (Issued by the War Department and all rights to reprint reserved.) This course of thirty dnlly le»sons Is offered to the men selected for service In the National Army as a practical help In setting atartrd In the right way. It Is Informal In tone and does not attempt to give binding rule* and directions. These are contained In the various manuals and regulations of the United States Army, to which thla Course I» merely Introductory. I, Lesson No. 14 The Team Ivea<iere (Preceding lessons: 1. Your Post of Honor. 2. Making Qood as a Sol dier. 8. Nine Soldierly Qualities. 4. Getting Ready for Camp. 5. First Days In Camp. β. Cleanliness In Camp. 7. Your Health. 8. Marching and Care of Feet. 9. Your Equipment and Arms. 10. Recreation In Camp. 11. Playing the Game. 12. Teamwork /in the Army. 18. Grouping Men Into Teams. Most of the men In the Army are private soldiers. Their work Is of the greatest importance and deserves all the respect and praise which it re ceives. A great many men In the National Army, however, will be am bitious to rise to higher ranks. They will find plenty of encouragement and of opportunities for promotion. If you are one of these men, don't allow yourself to forget the fact that you can win promotion only by prov ing your fitness In each duty Intrust ed to you. It is a rare case when α man Is "Jumped" several rank» ahead. As a rule, he climbs from one rank to the next higher rank af ter having demonstrated in each po sition his intelligence, honor and re liability. Even as a private, you may win ι advancement to the grade known as first-class privates. About one-fourth of the privates In each company may be given the rating "first-class," which means In substanco that they are regarded as skilled and trust worthy soldiers. Noncommissioned Officers From the first-class privates are usually chosen the corporals. These I are the squad leaders. They are ap-1 pointed by the commanding officer of I the regiment on the recommendation | of the commanding officer of the j company. In addition to the regu larly appointed corporals each com pany may have one lance corporal. This Is a temporary appointment made by the company commander for the purposo of testing the ability of some private whom he is thinking of recommending for permanent ap pointment. In case the lance cor poral does not make a good showing, or for any other reason, ho may bo returnod to the ranks when the com mander of the company sees fit. Next above tho corporal in rank comes the sergeant. There are usual ly nine to eleven sergeants In α com pany. Unless a sergeant has some other duty assigned to him, he is nor mally the leader of a platoon. There are, however, many special duties constantly assigned to sergoants. Tho first sergeant (in Army Blang, the "top sergeant,"), for example, keeps certain company records, forms the company in ranks, transmits orders from the company commander, and performs many other important tasks. The supply eergonnt sees to bringing up supplies of all kinds to the company. The mess sergeant looks after food. The stable sergeant Is responsible for the proper care of horses and mules. The color sergeant carries tho national or regimental colors. There are muny other grains within tho rank of sergeant which can not be described here. You will gradually become familiar with Uitui during your army experience. Commissioned Officers flfehaVMn's and cojjiorals are kno^n as noncommlsslonea .7.u?orfl, because they are appointed by their regimen tal commanding officer. Officers of higher ranks are known as commis sloned, since they hold their rank by virtue of a commission issued to them under authority of the President of the United StateB. The commission ed officer Is thus on quite a different footing from the "noncom" (noncom missioned officer). He obtains his rank and authority from a higher source. He Is treated with respect which is of a different character from that extended to a noncommissioned officer. This Is one of the fundamen tal things in Army organization. Lowest in rank among the commis sioned officers Is the second lieuten ant. Above him comes the first lieu tenant and above him the captain. These are the three "company offi cers." The captain is ordinarily the commanding officer of a company, while the lieutenants might be de scribed as assistant captains. In the absence or disability of the captain, however, the first lieutenant takes his place and has full command, and In the absence or disability of both the second lieutenant takes the com mand. Next above the captain la the ma jor, whose proper command is a bat talion. A step higher Is the lieuten ant colonel and above him the col onel, the commanding officer of a roglment. The lieutenant colonel or dinarily assists the colonel and In hi· absenco takes the command. In case both the lieutenant colonel and the colonel are disabled or absent, the senior major takes the command. Tlio General Officers Above the colonel le the brigadier general, whose proper command lg a brigade. Above the brigadier general is the major general, the highest rank at present held by any officer of the American Army. One general, however, serves as Chief of Staff of the Army. As such he supervises all troops and depart ments of the military service. Ho In turn reports to the Secretary of War. The Secretary of War In hie turn acts under the general direction of the President of the United States, who 1» the Commander-in-Chief. The chain of authority reaches In an unbroken lino all the way from the President to the newest recruit. If the President chooses to give an order which In any way affects the recruit, It passes through the Secre tary of War, Chief of Staff, major general, brigadier general, colonel, major, captain, sergeant, and possi bly corporal until the recruit la reached and the order obeyed. Ordinarily only the most general Instructions are issued by the higher officers. Tho manner In which these instructions shall be carried out 1» left to tho judgment of officers In closer contact with the troops and with a moro lntlmato knowledge of tho conditions under which they are working. λ ϋκηιουβ loss 1b loss of appétit·. 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