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Show I KEEP AWAY FROM THE DEMAGOGUE. Excellent advice is given by General Pershing and the New York World in the following, under the heading "A Good Soldier's Good Sense" : General Pershing's warning to the American Legion, the new organization of those who served in the world war, against be coming a tool in the hands of politicians was uttered because it was needed. Enrollment is in its early stages but the blandishments blandish-ments of demagogues are more than keeping pace with it. Cooperation Co-operation by soldiers and sailors in civil life is desirable from ev-erey ev-erey point of view if the purpos is worthy of the cause which is the basis of union. Recognition of the responsibilities of citizenship, citizen-ship, the promotion of true patriotism and respect for law, as the the General said, will add luster to triumphs gloriously won and perpetuate in peace the spirit that made the republic invincible in war. Strong ties bind together men who have experienced common com-mon dangers and sacrifices, but they are no more sacred than those attaching to the citizenship that called millions into service. serv-ice. General Pershing's high appreciation of this truth has guided guid-ed him at all times. He recommends nothing to his fellow service serv-ice men that he does not sacrifice himself. The wisdom of his words corresponds with the modesty of his estimate of deeds that have given him imperishable fame as a soldier of democ- |