The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-28

As for any other details Of the war
you will find in the German newspapers
which I will send to you from time to
time.
I will now tell you of some Of the
things that are going on here in Zwei-
military headquarters for the surround
Ing country. Since the war started we
have recruited here about 5000 SOL
dters of which twO-thirds are already
In the field. AS this is a railroad CEN
ter to France, about 90 to GO troop
trains already have passed through
here UP to the latter part of August.
everything imaginable in the line OF
military equipment was to be seen.
They were all destined to France, which
is just about a couple of hours ride
from here. Germany expects to have
about II or IL million men ready in
due time to defend the Fatherland.
Public Buildings Now Hospitals.
Here IN this town, all big halls.
schools and the like have all been
turned into hospitals. Up till now we
are taking care already of $500 wound
ed. mostly German and French.
wounded are also being cared for in
private families We have in our home
. wounded soldier already for four
weeks and my wife gives him the best
attention and care French prisoners
prison. Every day trainloads of wound
ed and prisoners arrive here; part Of
them remain here and others are sent
somewhere else. 1t is certainly q pity
TO behold the wounded soldiers; some
have their heads bandaged, others carry
their arms in the sling and others walk
on crutches. To look upon these poor
unfortunates makes one feel very bitter
against the enemy, especially the in
stigators of this war. / also see many
severely wounded. those shot in the
breast or in the stomach; of these many
Ole every day. We have already buried
about 120 of these
Business Demoralizcd.
You Gail tell from this that we here in
AWelCracaken experience very much from
the war, as we are very close to the
french frontier Business, of course. Is
demoraized very much under such con-
d!t.ons. The wages are somewhat small
| err and living is higher than in normal
CONDITIONS oIn Our OF 500 workers we only
| nas been reduced. Most of them have left
Tor the front and others are waiting for
their call Regulars and reserves from
the ages 20 to IS have already been en-
| listed. Those between the ages of II and
20 are counted as volunteers. OF the lat
services ard which are being trained ami
will be ready to go to the front in a short
| time. Those that have not served the;z
W c be taken Up to to s. S7S nnd
have not yet been called, still am wait
ing my call any minute and if that comes
:, 1 will be ready to take my place with my
/, comrades In the defense of the father
land.
| Another Brother Fighting.
! Our brother Henry is now stationed al
| Metz in the field artillery and up till now
! las not experienced much of the fighting
i In the central part of Germany condi
tons are more normal and people there
notice very little Of the war. only wher
troops pour through the country.
In conclusion let me say that we are
only too willing to make any sacrifice Il
! necessary and we earnestly hope tina
with the trust the German people put II
God, victory will crown our cause in tn.
end against such world OF enemies and
furthermore permanent peace amongs
! the nations Of Europe will only come
when England's dictatorship will be q
thing Of the past.
Your beloved brother. WILLIAM