Williams news., 1905-02-11
]. W. BOULDEN
 WRITES LETTER
SOLDIERS HOME, JAN. 28, 'O5.

EDITOR WILLIAMS NEWS:
 Pursuant to promise we will give you a few facts which may be of in- terest to your readers, relative to the Soldiers Home and of those of the old vets hailing from Williams and vicinity.
 We arrived in Los Angeles on the 14th inst feeling much better than when we started, having just reco V cred from a weeks siege of la grippe.
 The first of the old vets to greet us at Los Angeles was Enos Tefft, of Williams, who is there for the winter, for his health. On arriving at the home, on the 18th, we at once looked up the two old vets re- gently sent here from Williams, viz; Rodney Lee and Jas. s. Brashears. We found the latter at his quarters in Co. K. He seemed much sur prised to see us, and l must say we were surprised to see him looking so we'll, and, to use his own words, he feels better than he looks. He states that he remained in the hos pital only three days after his arri- val, since which time he has re- mained in his company quarters and partook of his regular three meals day. He has gained 34 pounds in weight, and states that he expects to return to Williams about the first of June, and do some work he contracted for before leaving there.
 I am sorry, however, not to be able to write so favorably regarding the physical condition of Rodney Lee. who has been confined ill the hospital continually since his arri- val, and is in a worse condition than when he came. His right side, from the hip up is practically para lized, besides having a severe case of chronic bronchitis.
 We found old timer Wash Logan, formerly of Flagstaff and Williams, permanently located at the home from Staples, feeling we'll and ap- parently satisfied with his job.
 Frank Began, late of Flagstaff, is also at the home.
 w. B. Corey, also late of Flag staff and Williams, is located in Co. G., but is absent at present on pass at San Diego,
 Geo. Augustine, formerly of Will jams, but later from Prescott. is still in the home, located in Co. A. George is looking we'll, and is wear ing the badge of policeman; on duty six hours day, light work and light pay, viz, ten dollars per month.
 I understand there are several other @Arizonans in the home, but have not yet had time to round them up.
 There are about 2OO0 members now in the home, besides several hundred absent on passes and fur loughs. The dining room seats about 1000, and it requires two full tables to feed the throng. The menu is somewhat varied each day, always plenty of something, but very limited variety. Everything is cooked by steam, hence nothing fried. Steaks of any kind or hot cakes are never served. A very small decoction of sugar is put in the coffee before being served, who spells it for those who like it sweet and for these who like it straight, hence the plan is a saving one, as but little coffee is drank. Tea is served in the same way.
 There is no fire allowed in the home. The hospital is kept at the desired temperature by steam pipes. The climate is so temperate and uniform here that no artificial heat is required in the barracks. The sanitary condition of the home is about perfect, and cleanliness is the rule every place. There are ten company barrack, lettered from A to K. exclusive of J; each barracks q 4<,r, l.a4 sl0Q