Robert S. Smith , private , Hospital Corps , who was enlisted November 6, 1912 , for seven years , is reported to have deserted at Letterman General Hospital , the Presidio of San Francisco , Cal. August 31, 1913 . At enlistment he gave his residence as Monette , Ark. and the name and address of person to be notified in his behalf in case of emergency as Mrs. Sarah E. Smith (mother) , Monette Ark.

Description (at date of enlistment) White ; born in Muhlenberg County , Ky. ; age 211/2; occupation , laborer, eyes brown, hair dark brown; complexion , fair ; height 5ft. 10 3/8 inches. weight 140 ; Promenient scars and marks ; Front view - scar on left forearm ; two scars on right knee , Back view - scar on each thumb , each ring finger , left index and middle fingers , between right index and middle fingers , upper right side of back and lower right side of back.

A reward of $ 50.00 is payable for the apprehension of this man , and for his delivery to the military authorities, until two years after the expiration of the period for which he was enlisted . The reward is payable at any United States Army post to any civil officer or other civillian who delivers him there.