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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
PIONEERS DAY WILL
Be HELD AT WESTON
JUNE AND 9 ARE DATES FOR
22ND ANNUAL GATHERING
OF MEMBERS.

For the twenty-second consecutive
year the pioneers of Umatilla county
will gather at Weston on June and
TO celebrate together, renew friend
ships begun many years ago and live
over again stirring Incidents when
they acted as trail blazers for civil
ization. President A. w. Nye and
Secretary S. A. Barnes of the Oregon
Pioneers Association of Umatilla
County have sent out a call for the
annual celebration couched in the
following terms:
Dear Friend--One by one we are
crossing the Great Divide. While
some of us yet remain let us agair
meet together and rejoice that oul
hearts are still young, although the
hand of Father Time may have stem.
ciled our brows and touched our heads
with silver.
Come you and yours, then. to oul
Twenty-second Annual Reunion, &c
be held at Weston. Oregon, June {
and 6. 1914. The old pioneers am.
ong weston's visitors will receive q
glad welcome and special attention
Meet and greet once more the friends
of "Auld Lang Syne.''
Any Information you can give us
for the correction of our rolls will be
appreciated, Kindly report to the
secretary any deaths of members you
may have heard of during the year
or an changes of postoffice address.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
MONEY TO EDUCATE BOYS.
Gates Widow plans to Establish
Scilol for Orphans.

AURORA. Ill. May s.-A report
reached Aurora from Colorado Springs
Colo. that the vast wealth of John w.
Gates Is to be spent almost wholly by
his widow In founding schools for
the education and maintenance Of or
phan boys and worthy boys Of poor
parents. Charitable organizations,
too. will share in the fortune, It Is
said.
The report from Colorado Springs
came shortly after a dispatch an
nounciDg the death Of Henry Rock
well Baker. 2s years old, nephew Of
Mrs. Gates, in whom her deepest af-
fectiOns were centered. Mrs. Gates
idolized her nephew and persuaded
her husband 20 put a stipulation in
his will, leaving Baker s250,0O0 on
condition that he finished a college
course, IN addition TO thousands which
she layished upon the boy.
When falling health prevented
young Baker from meeting the terms
Of the Gates Will. his aunt gave him
the quarter million outright from her
own purse. and when he would not
Leave his home IN 81. Charles for the
west because his sweetheart. Nina
Carlson, would be left behind, she per-
susded the girls father 20 let the girl
accompany him az his nurse E0on
after arriving IN the west, the young
couple were m0rriso.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

return from Europe several years ago
and he commented strongly on the
more rigid enforcement of laws in
Europe and upon the fact that there
are fewer technical delays than in this
country"
]. w. Maloney. county judge OF
Umatilla county ami enc of the law
enforcement leaders in this city, is a
supporter of DR.. Smith. "Dr. Smith
Is man of very clean personal ha-
bits. He has never been q frequenter
os saloons and his law enforcement
promises are what one would expect
because he has always been antagon-
istic to what is called the open town
policy. 1 did not know personally OF
his work as mayor of Pendleton but
my information is that he caused @
great improvement in conditions"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
ECHO NEWS NOTES.
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(Special CorrespondenceN


ECHO, Ore. May S.-Otto G. Sap.
per gave musical recital here Wed,
nesday evening. The following pro.
gram was rendered by his pupils.
Eros (Scherzo- -valse) Martin
Mr.. Jack Stanfield
Twilight Strains (Reverie) ......
................. Engelmanr
Miss Clephane Gulliford
LIE Carlton (Polka Mazurkal -.
....t. .................. Rinquet
Misses Bryant and Gulliford
Rigolett Transcription VerdD Dorm
Miss Opal Bryant
The Sailor Boys Dream (Barca-
rolle) ................, lie Hacht
Miss Clarice Watson
II Trovatore (Morceau de Con-
cert) .......... Meinottt
Misses Bryant and Wattenburger
Tampa (Transciption Herold). ;. Dorr
Miss Lillian Wattenburger
Mr.. Sapper played several piano Sc
lections also. The affair was much
enjoyed by those present.
Chas. Gritman of the firm of Grit
man Bros, Pendleton. was one of th'
fishermen here yesterday.
Louis Scholl Jr.. returned hom'
Wednesday from a six weeks trip VI
the Snake river.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
PASSING OF PIONEER
RECALLS INDIAN WARS
FORMER EASTERN OREGON MAN
DIES AFTER AN EVENT
Full LIFE.
(special Correspondence.l }

NCpSSldl &OTTeSpOnueuCe.b
ECHO, Ore, May S.--Word was
received this morning by wire from
Tangent. Oregon. of the death of w,
j. Smith, an old Oregon pioneer and
former resident of Umatilla county.
He came to Oregon in 1851 from Iowa
when only lad of IA years and set
tied with his mother in the William
ette valley.
In 1866 he fought in the Indian
war in eastern Oregon. Was present
at the three-days' battle near Touchei
on the Walfa walla river. He was
married in 1862 to Miss Minerva Wat
son of Albany, Ore. Eleven children
were born to the union, ten of which
survive him.
In 1879 he moved to Umatilla coun-
ty with his family and settled near
Helix. Ore. His wife who also sur
wives him. was postmistress of the
first postoffice at that place.
In 1895 Mr.. Smith returned to the
Willamette valley, where he resided
until his death.
He was member of the Masonic
order. under the auspices of which
he will be buried in the Albany ceme-
terry.
Besides host of friends he leaves
his wife and ten children, three OF
whom reside in this county. Mrs. Joel
Howton of Freewater and Mrs. Louis
Scholl,Jr., and 7. G. Smith of Echo
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
LOCAL FRIENDS OF DIR.
SMITH RALLY TO SUPPORT
CONTINUED from page one.,

1t is significant that DR. Smith is
receiving almost united support from
local law enforcement circles. w. w.
Harrah, chairman of the Law and Or
der League, which conducted the re-
cent gambling cleanup in Penudleton,
is an ardent Smith supporter.
81 have known DR.. Smith for "a
years." says Mr.. Harrah. HE is
clean and straightforward in every
way. He has always been interested
in educational work and every move
for the elevation of community life.
He has always opposed gambling and
lax saloon methods. l lived adjoin-
ing while he was mayor 16 years ago
and know that gambling was put out
of business when he became mayor.
All vice may not have been stopped,
but DR. Smiths influence was always
for clean town and opposed to the
open town policy"
G. NJ. Rice, cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank for the last 10 years. is
| a strong supporter of DR.. Smith and
had this to say:
I'm the 10 years l have known DIR.
Smith l have been very close to him
in business way and a social way.
have talked to him SO much on com
munity affairs ard other subjects thai
feel know him thoroughly. He /:
a man of high ideals and clean prin.
ciples. 1 have every confidence il
his judgment and his integrity. HI
means what he says. His campaign
statements are in accord with his con
victions and his past record"
A strong local supporter for DIR
Smith is Assessor c. p. Strain, the MAJ
who brought the railroad assessment
in this county to a true figure. g
came to this county during the yea
DR.. Smith was mayor of Pendleton.
Mr.. Strain says az did not live II
Pendleton then but know DR.. Smitl
was for law enforcement. He is
man of clean personal life and has al
ways opposed the vice element.
Will NJ. Peterson. democratic coun
ty chairman. says he has known Dr
smith for IL years and had offices ad
jacent to the Smith offices for ST,
years. "There Is no man in the stat
of cleaner or more moral life than Dr.
Smith. He has always upheld bette
moral conditions and as a leader Il
educational affairs and other civi
enterprises always looked upon tn
moral side as well as the intellectual
or commercial features have hear
DR.. Smith say many times that 1t
disgrace to have laws that are nc
J enforced and that If laws are not t
be enforced they should be repealed
1 remember talking with him on hi
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
yelya Lockwood benefit.

CHICAGO. May S.-Mrs. yelvs
Lockwood, noted suffragist. and the
only woman candidate for president.
is to occupy a box at the pageant to
be given for her benefit in the Hotel
La Sale by Chicago society and club
women. The proceeds Of the pageant
win go toward fund of $4,000 10 be
used in paying off $4,000 balance due
on a mortgage on Mrs Lockwood $
home in Washington, d. C. Mrs. Ed
ward Cudahy. Mrs. Charles r. Crane.
Mrs. p. d. Armour and Mrs. William
Wrigley, Jr., are among the boxhold-
ers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
REPRESENTATIVES OF
VETS AND DRYS FIGHT
TWO MEN ARE WOUNDED AT RA.
NIER AND SALOONKEEPER
Is UNDER ARREST.

RAINIER. ore, May SO. Dani-
gan and sam LAvere are wounded.
w. c. Lee. a salOonkeeper, is under
arrest on a warrant sworn out by city
officials and the city is in a furor Of
excitement as the result Of street
fight here between representatives OF
the "wet" and dry" factions, now
contesting for the control Of the city.
The trouble started when Nels Carl
con. the city marshal, attempted 20
arrest Lee on the charge Of operating
a saloon within the city limits with
out a license. lie was convicted last
Sunday on a charge Of selling liduOr
20 minors and his license vas revoked.
lie opened the saloon again yester-
day, contending that the notice Of the
councils decision had never been
served on him.
Lee resisted arrest and called the
officer names. II II said.
IN the melee the officers pistol fell
90 the sidewalk o. DaDigaD. vet
stepped on the gun and refused 10
Yield ~, when the officer butted him
IN the stomach with his head.
The weapon was discharged, the
bullet penetrating DanigaD's groin and
iDflicfing q serious wound. The bull
let entirely passed through Danigsn's
body and seriously wounded Sam
IAyere, bystBndsr. DsDig8n is IN
fhe hospital. bur VIII recover.
Rainier went dry last NoyembeT
Judgf Aiken later YOided the election,
The "drys" are nov IN control of the
council
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
COAST SHOWS PROSPERITY
increase In Carload Shipments Eyi.
dence OF New Adjustment

SAN FRANCISCO, May s.-"The
railroads have been facing a crisis and
nave had to adjust all their expendi-
lures to basis Commensurate with
shrinking income. There has been
less passenger travel and a decidedly
smaller freight movement" said e.
o. Mccormick, vice president of the
Soutnern Pacific, on his return from
three months stay in the east.
Every mile that brings you nearer
10 the Pacific coast adds to your op-
timism and western optimism Is well
founded. The most significant evil
dence Of approaching prosperity on
the Pacific coast is the marked pro-
portionate increase in carload ship
ments OF freight as compared with
less than carloads"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

fracture behind her ear, and Miss
Agnes Bedeller badly iacerated face
at their homes in Union today as the
result of the overturlng of an auto
mobile in which they were riding with
Miss Helena Jacobs. who was driving.
and who was not hurt. onlookers state
that the car was travelling about IS
miles per hour at the time of the ac-
cident which is not explained. The
car turned clear over. again righting
itself on its wheels.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
cOLoRs WILL Bic sUBDUED.

CLEVELAND, May s.-coIors In
wOmeD's fall and winter garments are
10 be more subdued than those pre-
yaiIjDg IN 1914 spirDg wear.
This ~ the advance notice of the 80
dsIegstes 10 the 2ltb seml-aDnual con
yeDti0D ~ the National Cloak, Suit
ana skirt Manufacturers association,
which viii be held here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

Lees license was revoked on the
ground that he was not obeying the
law.
Lee alleges that Carlson tried to
make the arrest without a warrant.
He is now under arrest on a charge
of allowing minors in his saloon, a
second warrant having been issued.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

tne author, will sail for the unitad
states on May 26, on his way to a
point beyond the railroad at Edmon-
ton, In the Canadian Rockies. where.
with Lady Doyle, he will camn ont
for several weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
Austria Raises Money for Air Craft

VIENNA. May S.-About $50 thea
ters in Vienna and other cities in Aus
tria. gave Movie" shows, the entirs
proceeds of which are TO swell the
fund for Austria's military aerial
fleet. Preceded by much publicity,
the theaters were crowded for each
film show" Enough was realized
to purchase ten aeroplanes
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
Charities and Correction conference

MEMPHIS, May s.--With represen
tatiyes present from almost ever,
state in the union. the firty-sixth an
nual meeting OF the National Confer.
eDce OF Charities and Correction con-
yened here. Sessions will continue
through May I6.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
"T.P.W. Pure Food Shop"
Cleanliness Economy Service
Cleanliness
Economy

'Pure Foods" in endless varieties for Your
Saturday and Sunday needs. ORDER EARLY
while our stocks are fresh and complete.
OREGON STRAWBERRIES received
the first crate of Oregon grown berries this
season. GROWN IN IRRIGON.
FRESH VEGETABLES and FRUITS for
Saturdays trade: Ripe Tomatoes, Head Let
tuce, New Potatoes, Green Peas, Radishes,
Onions, New Cabbage, Crystal Wax Onions,
Green Peppers, Gooseberries and Straw
berries.
EARLY JUNE PEAS, 8 cans soc
NORWAY SARDINES-Extra choice quail
ity, cans -------- --.------------------- SOC
For your fishing trip, fill your lunch basket
with PURE FOODS, HERE.
SWISS CHEESE-Fresh wheel fancy stock,
summer made, well cured cheese, pound 45c
NUEFCHATEL, PIMENTO and CREAM
BRICK, fresh by express.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
SKIN GRATED ON EYELID.
Scars OF ChiIdhood's Burn Removed
BY Operation.

BALTIMORE. Md, May s.-A rare
operation in optical surgery has been
performed at hospital here. when
three large pieces of skin were taken
from the arm of Miss Sara Trego to
make new lids for her left eye. 1t
is thought the sight of the eye will
be saved. Already the grated skin
has taken root and the patient can
partly open and close the eyelid.
After the skin was taken from Miss
Trego's arm the SCARED tissure sur
rounding the eye and the membrane
of the lid were removed. In the de-
nuded area the skin of the patients
arm was grated. Miss Trego was
burned about the head when a child
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

Car Overturns and Three Hurt
LA GRANDE, May s.-Merton Da-
Wis is suffering from broken right
leg. Miss Rita Gale bodily bruises and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
There's No Corn That
"GETS.IT" Won't Get
No More Fussing, Plasters, Salves and
Corn Pains. Try the New Way.

Just look at the way that corn comes
Off, That's what you'll say when you try
wonderful 'GETSIT' on that corn you've
tried so long to pry off OF your toe. It's
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
$4,000 Voted for Water.

, BAKER, Ore. May S.-By 4
, vote of So to 80. the town of 4
, Richland, in this county, adopt 4
3 ed new charter which wiiens
B the powers of the city council so
B that that a bonded Indebtedness
. can be incurred up to $4,000
D This was done in order that the
. city may put in gravity water
= system, which will be done at
. once.
y 1t is proposed to put in Z
. pipe from Eagle creek. 8 miles
. above Richland, and to furnish
= water to the little town of New
. bridge. two miles away. Here
. tofore wells and pumps have
y been the only means of getting
y water at both towns.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

Conan Doyle Comes ~ America,
LOSDON, May s.-slr Conan Doyle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08
Service

BANANAS-500 pounds on sale today T.
z. W. ORIGINAL price So pound; average
dozen -------------------. --.----.------ 25c to soc
OUR DELICATESSEN DEPT. is brim full
of good things to eat Kept and handled un-
der sanitary methods.
L. 2. W. PURE CIDER VINEGAR-bot
ties -----------------------. - 1Oc
L. Z. w. SPECIAL the BEST 35c COZ
FEE on earth, rich, smooth, pleasing.
BUNTE'S famous MARSHMALLOWS all
flavors can - 1Oc
BUNTE'S famous DIANA CONNECTIONS
sanitary packages, each ..----.....-... 15c
PURE SUGAR STICK, pkg. Sc and 1Oc
HAWAIIAN SLICED PINEAPLE-T. P.
w. special extra fancy grade, cans $1.35
II cans -----.-.--..----.,-. .-. $3.50
Let us send you case, the best canned fruit
on the market
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-05-08

The supreme court has upheld the
100000 bond issue of Grants Pass
for the purpose of building a section
of railroad to the coast.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-13

Mistaken as ''spotter" Charles Gay
nor, bank cashier, was beaten by two
street car conductors.
Frederick Kruger stripped and
dipped. Tramps observe, Home in
a barrel.
Dorothy Myron, manicurist, who
attempted suicide on train Thursday,
tried to escape from hospital.
Man threw brick through window
of Gilbert's restaurant, 1858 W. Adams
st. Cause unknown.
Busse funeral today.
Billy Baxter, minstrel, dead.
John Stewart, Zion City IiVeryman,
arrested for renting rigs on Sunday.
Salute Ireland as nation at Irish
Home Rule celebration.
Patrick Cunningham and two COM
panions blew safe in Feilchenfeld's
grocery, 1884 E. 63d ST. Captured by
cops.
Joseph Smith, 1911 w. Rice St,
drowned at South Haven. Canoe up
set.
Christian EndeaVor of Lake View
Presbyterian church held beach meet
ing Sunday.
Herman Schultz, 1913 Julian ST.,
drowned in river.
Chicago Medical Society conVen-,
ton to study detectives
Thomas Dillon arrested. Accused
of shooting at Miss Catherine Blaney,
6S44 Emerald aV.
Alex GranniIo, 723 w. Polk ST., fell
off pier at 18th st. Drowned.
Body of Mark Hess, 10, 1914 N.
Kedzie av., found. Fell in lake July 8.
Cary ferry hit launch. Four saved.
Police seeking two in Blue Island
axe murder.
Theresa Hicks, 5, 1916 Rhodes aV.,
played in street. Killed by wagon.
Driver held.
Daniel Rodoyasic, 1O84O Torrance
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-13

B. Prandenberg, 7545 Coles, struck
by auto. Peter Tlehr, 1872 Armi-
tage av., arrested.
RafeIIa MondeIIa, 5, 1880 Prince
ton av., played in street. Hit by
Wentworth aV. car. Scalp torn.
Thieves stole auto of DR.. L. w.
Bremerman, 5207 Blackstone av.,
two days after purchase.
Oscar johnson fell from third
story window at 1853 N. Clark. Land
ed on awning. Uninjured.
Joseph Ruglo hit Frances Danarz,
II, 1863 w. Austin av., with auto.
Released at her request.
Frank L. Williams, 1881 Lawrence
av., coal dealer, suicided. Gun.
Lillian Sift, 7, lost. Returned to
5517 w. 22d st.
Better careful than crippled" said
H. L. Brownell, safety first lecturer
at South Park M. E. church.
Auto of Joseph Wien, 4546 Prairie
av., hit by machine of joyriders. Jer-
ONE, 5, hurt.
Fence divides men and women
bathers at Lincoln Park beach.
GEORGE Slater, Z4ZS East ISro ST.,
struck by auto.
Auto truck hit by street car in
South Chicago. hurt.
M. v. Chapman, 1877 South Fifth
av., robbed by two men at Cottage
Grove av. and Both st. $11.2O taken.
Mrs. Susan Baransek, 1440 West
Austin st., arrested for selling beer to
six boarders.
Joseph Meyers, 500 S. 5th aV., teIe-
graph operator, overcome by heat.
Masonic employment bureau Of
fers Masons positions in harvest
fields. ..
Nine burglars admitting 20 bur-
glaries arrested yesterday.
Four children lost and found in
T lincoln Park Yesterday
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-22
COASTS BLOCKADED
BY ALLIES FLEET
Official Statement Predicts Ultimate
Victory by Reason of Combined
Naval Superiority.
FRENCH TRADE ENJOYS SAFETY
Fleet Protects Return Of Troops 10
France from Africa satisfnc-
toriIy and British Win
Naval Bnsc.

BORDEAUX, sept 2l-OVia London -
An official communication. addressed to
the navy, and reviewing the work OF the
| fleet since tho outbreak Of hostiities,
says.
The navy was called on to cover the
return Of troops to France from Africa.
which was done satisfactorily
Assisted by the British forces In the
channel and the North sea. the command
OF the sea was attained from the first
day the war broke out The French and
British fleets also secured the security Of
the Mediterranean after the flight OF the
Goeben and the Breslau, and the enemy
has not appeared again
The German fleet does not leave Hs
base. Nevertheless the British fleet was
able TO fight q naval battle off Holland,
from which II emerged victorious. II Is
impossible to know whether the enemy s
fleet VIII end by accepting the challenge,
but meanwhile the allied squadrons are
mistress OF the sea and are bockadlng
tho German and Austrian coasts. forcing
tho enemy to live almost exclusively on
themselves and reckon only on their own
resources. This ~ certain assurance Of
ultimate success for US II the war is pro-
longed"
The communication proceeds to show
that French sea trade continues to enjoy
fun liberty Of movement and concludes
by emphasizing the manner in which the
navy and tho army have co-operated for
the defense OF the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-22
Passenger Fares East
and West to Rise

WASHINGTON, Sept. H.-Interstate
passenger fares in both eastern and west
ern territories are to be increased by the
railroads in the immediate future. The
new rates will be fixed on a basis Of
"a cents a mile. but will vary slightly.
In particular cases from that base.
Information received by the Interstate
Commerce commission is that the straight
fare between New York City and St.
Louis. for instance, will be advanced s..
The fares between New York and inter-
mediate points will be based on the in
crease between the two large terminals.
The fare between New York and Chi
cago will be based entirely upon a 2h
cents a mile fare, and, so far as prac-
ticable. the fares between New York and
intermediate points and Chicago and in
termediate points will bear a like mileage
charge.
The preparation of the new passenger
tariffs, is now in progress and it is ex-
pected that they may be in readiness 10
file with the commission by October j.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-22
Two Forts at Using
Tau Destroyed by
Japan Plane Bombs

PARIS. Sept. d.-Telegraphing from
Petrograd a correspondent Of the Havas
agency says
"A dispatch received here from Vlsdi-
vostok declares that japanese seroplanes,
throwing bombs. have destroyed two Of
the important forts at Using Tsau."
PEK1NG. sept. 2l.-Mail advices from
Using Tau state that the japanese lost
second torpedo boat outside Kiao Chow.
The vessel was sunk by a German
cruiser, The correspondence says:
Japanese 1estroyers shelled the Ger
man barracks on the coast fourteen miles
north Of Using Tau. Bombs dropped from
hydroplanes today damaged neither the
town nor its defenses. because the con-
slant firing Of the garrison kept the air
ships about 1000 yards above the town
The British detachment which left Ticn
Tsin to cooperate with the japanese at
kiao Chow sailed nominally for Wei-Hai-
Wei, Shan Tung. but it is believed that
the men would land at Laoshan bay,
thereby avoiding certain part OF
China's neutrality.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-22
Sleeps in Midst Of
Bursting Shells

BORDEAUX. Sept. Give are hold
ing our own--but at what cost" declares
a letter to the editor of the Temps today
from a friend at the front.
For four days we have been fighting
without stopping and sleeping SO little
that this morning fell asleep In an auto
mobile and bursting shells in the road
hardly caused me to blink my sand-laden
eyeids," the letter continues. "All the
horizon is in flames all the villages
within twenty miles are burning and
the night sky seems glittering with
sparks
THE noise is such that one ceases to
perceive IT, We live in the midst of
death Today two big shells fell on the
house in which l was quartered. The
structure burst into flames. Captain
A.. to whom had been speaking
fell forward dead and Colonel B., whu
was entering the room, also was instantly
killed"