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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06
MANY CHILDREN HAVE WORMS

Worms are a common childhood
ailment. They make children irrita-
BILE. nervous and restless, besides rob
bing the body and mind Of proper
nourishment Watch your child.
Examine the stools and at first signs
Of worms give your child a treatment
Of Kickapoo Worm Killer They
kill the worms act as a laxative and
expel the worms and poisonous waste
Tone the system and nelp resore your
childs health and happy disposition
Only Csc at your druggists
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06

Dieguez at Hermosillo, Francisco Vii.
la, the outlawed Mexican leader. has
gone insane, according to reports re-
ceiyed here by General Alvaro Obre-
gon, the Carranza military chief.
The report, based apparently on
statements of prisoners, also says
that Villas present whereabouts are
unknown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06
BRITISH TAKE OVER
AN AMERICAN STEAMER
HOOKING Is SEIZED WITHOUT
FORMALTTY OF A PRIZE
COURT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Official
announcement that the American
steamship Hooking had been requisi-
toned by the British government
without the formality Of prize-court
proceedings. was received by the state
department in a dispatch from Con-
sul-General Young at Halifax, where
the shin was being detained since she
was seized by British warship while
on the way from New York to Nor.
folk.
This procedure will be vigorously
contested By the United States gov.
ernment as being Illegal and in VIOLA
ton Of recognized rights under inter
national law.
Department Is Amazed.
Officials Of the department. who
had been more or less skeptical re-
garding unofficial reports OF the in.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06

Make possessing
something you'd be glad o g
helpful and reOcefu You'll find the widest
Everything pleasure here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06

Tests have shown that as little as
one-quarter Of per cent Of sugar
will prevent cement setting, while
10 2 per cent will make It set quickly
hut later disintegrates.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06
Special Announcement
THE BARGAIN BASEMENT

This department is crowded with
good serviceable merchandise of
quality affording you an oppOrtun-
ity to make a liberal gift at saving
prices. You do not need to cut
short your list, and you may feel
that the gift you make from the
Basement is a gift of comfort.
Anrn Arn n Enn.r C.nnuo.L:n-..
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06
5l.I.AF1lggao
IIIIlIIIlLIIIIIILlILLILII
Additional Social and Per-
sonal News on Page S.

A very jolly surprise party was bela
at the home Of Martin Mclaughlin of
duncan, Saturday evening. Delight.
Iul refreshments were served by Mrs,
B. 5, Wilbur and Mrs. r. e. Woods
assisted by Misses Rae Wilbur and
lnez Ferris. Among those present
We're; Mrs. E. S. Wilbur. Mrs. r. E.
Woods, Miss Hazel Foster, Miss Ruth
Hart, Velna MARBLE, Rae wilbur. Inez
Ferris, Col. Fred c. Davis, Russell
]. Wilbur, Jack Bryson, 0. k. Nudge
Joe Ferris,
AT the meeting or the Civic club
Saturday afternoon in the city hall.
Mrs. E, II. Wade and Mrs. John F.
Robinson were unanimously re-eleot-
ed to the positions of president and
vice president and the following other
officers were chosen Secretary,
Mrs. j. &. Mullinix; corresponding
secretary, Mrs, E. B. Aldrich; treas.
urer, Mrs Charles Greulich; auditors
Mrs. James Johns, Sr, Mrs. Norborne
Berkeley and Mrs, r. E. Ringo.
Mrs. ]. n. Chambers arrived today
from Pendleton to spend the holidays
with Mrs. Lloyd Scriber, 4OS Main
street,-La Grande Observer
Mrs. L. f. LampNn arrived horne
yesterday after an absence of six
months She visited first with her
daughter in San Francisco and then
went to Iowa for a stay with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Knight are re.
ceiving compliments upon the birth
of a baby daughter last evening.
Mr., and Mrs P. H. Buchholz and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Baragar of Stan
field, motored up yesterday from
their home.
Mr.. and Mrs, Clarence Samuel
King, who have made Pendeton their
home for the past year. left yester-
day for New Jersey where they expect
to remain, Mr. King having resigned
his position on a local newspaper
and disposed of his stock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06

ces defeated and scattered by the
Carranza army Of General Manuel
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06

villa Reported Insane
NOGALES, Ariz., Dec. His for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs, Ralph Knight are re.
ceiving compliments upon the birth
of baby daughter last evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
THE MARKETS


The market shows no changes today.
Veal and pork are about holding their
own, Butter continues to be quoted at
- cents with general mdertonc of
weakness. Hens are selling at 3 aud
10 cents, with slow market.
The speculative changes in Portland
ON wheat and grains do not effect the
local buyers, While Portland today is
paying fl for wheat, the mills in the
city are paying the same.
Beans are now in the wholesale
market, with quotation of & cents.
The drop in the price Of flour in
Portland of 20 cents has brought the
retail prices down locally.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
ACCIDENT IN PARADE.

Portland Orco june EN- route to
the Rose Festival school children 's pa.
rade in which he was to participate,
Elmo Huffman 10, sustained broken
leg when the motorcycle he and two
other boys were riding collidcd with an
automobile
Layor Raybunc, q girl Of 10, WIS
stricken with hemouhagc Of the lungs
while marching in the parade and was
removed TO % hospital in critical con.
litiUn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
JingOes' Japanese War
Flashes In the Pan

Washington, June S. Commenting
upon reports from Los Angeles that
seven Japanese and English warships
are still at Turtle Bay, Secretary
Daniels today said he had received no
report from Admiral Howard since the
original "scare" from southern Cali
fornia.
Reports at that time that the Jap.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST
Advertised juno 8. 1918.

Advertised June 8, 1915.
Andrews, Mrs. Geo A.
Brent, Mr. W. y.
Buchtcl, Fairy Bcncta.
Brown, Mr.. Arthur.
Clark, Miss
Corey, Mr. G. :.
DOrnOri, A. o.
Doughcrty, Mrs. Bertha.
Donald, Mr., G. s.
Ferguson, Mrs. Bertha.
Fitzgerald, Mr. James.
Holiness Mrs. =. II.
Jacobb, Mr.. - (Atty)
Kinney, Mr.. Robert.
McAdams, Mr.. John
Morrison, Mrs, O. b.
Mantchoni, Mr. Joe.
VNnderstus, Mrs Peter
White, Dean Roda.
White, Mr. g. A.
-9l0 Electric Ave-
AUGUST HuCKESTElN, T.. NJ
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
WAR ON ELKo DOGS.

Elko, New June 0,--Ordcrs were is
sued today 10 kill every mmuzllcd dog
In Elko, following attacks by rabid
animal upon Misses Lalie Mccain and
Frances Schuplcrman, Ivan Ilincrman
and two strangers The victims are
undergoing treatment in the Reno Pas
tcur hospital.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

anese were preparing to establish
naval base were declared unfounded
and no concern was displayed at tho
navy department today over the latest
rumors, Officials said Admiral Howard
was in touch with the situation and
would report any suspicious develop
ments,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
ABSTRACTS.

UNION ABSTRACT CO.-Abstracts
that protect. Our books posted up to
date each morning. Call Main i249
and a messenger will call for your
abstract. j. c. Siegmund, president;
Max Gehlhar, secretary, 245 State
street,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

Hogs--Best live, SIS; prime steers,
Yl5OW n65; fancy COWS, S6,35; calves,
$r5OMLI5; spring lambs, S7MS.
Bntter-City creamery 27Mc.
Eggs Selected local extras, lSM l9c.
Hens, lie; broilers, lSM29c; geese,
SM9c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
CHIRoPRACTTCls lspfNoLoGIsT

DR., o, L. SCoTT-Graduate of Chiro.
practices Fountain Head, Davenport
Iowa. If you have tried everything
and have got no relief, try Chiroprac,
tic spinal adjustments and get well.
Office 4OG.7-S U. S. National Bank
Building. Phone Main 81. Residence
Main S2S.R,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

CENTRAL LODGE No. IS, X. of p
Mccormack building. Tuesday even.
ing of each week at 1880, Geo. Win.
chell, G.. c.; James W. Cox, X. of
R. and S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
AUCTIONEER.

AUCTIONEER-Salem IS reliable seller
Farm sales solicited. Terms, / per
cent; satisfaction guaranteed or no
pay. Henry M. Voorhies. Michigan
avenue, first street east of the state
fair grounds. ..,.sy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
LODGE DIRECTORY.

A. 0. U. W,-Protection Lodge No. 3.
Meets every Monday evening at s
in the Mccormack Hall, corner Court
and Liberty streets. A. f. Aufrance
NJ. W; S. A. McFadden, recorder;
A, L. Brown, F.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
CHIRoPRACToR.

CONSULT DIR. MAY, experienced and
successful Chiropractor for acute and
chronic disorders. Has practiced five
years in Oregon. Free consultation
Hours, 8 to l2, to 6. 305.G.7 Hub.
bard Bldg. Lady attendant. Phone
nffice So; residence 9S2.R.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
osTEoPATHIo PHYSICIANS.

D2, lEO D. SCOTT, Osteopathic PLY.
siCian. A graduate of the Los An.
geles College of Osteopathy and Los
Angeles Medical College Of Ophthal.
mology Treats acute and chronic
diseases. Offices 4O5.4OG Salem Bank
Of Commerce Building. Phone 4SO.
Lady attendant.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

R. N. of A.-"oregon Grape Camp, "
No. 1860, meets every Thursday even
ing in Mccormack building, Court and
Liberty streets. Elevator. Mrs. Syl-
via Schaupp, 1871 Market, Oracle;
Hazel Price, Imperial Furniture Co.,
recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL
Classified Business
Telephone Directory
A Quick, handy reference for busy people

Telephone
ABSTRACTS TITLE.
Salem Abstract Company a222e Bldg
vuLoANIzINa
Auto Tube Vucanzg 25c Shop foot Union
EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL
Salem Electric Co., Masonic Temple 1877 North High Main
LAUNDRIEs.
Salem Steam Laundry 1870 South Liberty .............. 25
PLUMBING, STEAM Thinning
T. NJ Barr l6i South Commercial ...,. Main 192
UNDBRTAKERs
RgdonHchors Co.. 25i North High Day night
TRANSFER AND DRAYAGE.
Salem Truck Dmy Co, Front Main "a
JOB PRINTING
Beaver State Printers Patton Bock ..,......,.,,....,., 1919
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
Pork. Veal and Mutton.
Retail Price.
Portland Markets

Portland, Ow June Wheat
Club. ,,r. hues'pm, 92c
oats White feed. S23
garIav Feed. t2l.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

SALEM LODGE No. A, A.-F. & A. NJ
Stated communicate ms first Friday
in each month at 1880 p. m. in the
Masonic Temple. !, c. Welch, VIM;
S. z. Culver, secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

D3S B, H. WHITE and r. W. WAL.
TON, Osteopathic physicians and
nerve specialists. Graduates of
American School of Osteopathy,
hlrksyille, Mo. Post graduate and
specialized in nerve diseases at Los
Angeles college. Treat acute and
chronic diseases. Consultation free.
Lady attendant. Office 5O5.5OG U. s.
National Bank building. Phone $50.
Residence 346 North Capitol street.
Phone 46g.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
CORVALLIS CONNECTIONS.
NOrthbOund.
WILLAMETTE RIVER ROUTE.
oregon oity transportation COMPANY

Leave POftland Tor Oregon
City Butteyille, Nowberg,
Mission (5t Paul, Wheat.
land Salem daily except
Sunday ....,....................'.6;i5 am.
Leave Portland for ludepen-
dence, Albany Corvallis,
TUESDAY, Thursday and
saluIlnNl -------...-----......---...0il0 am.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
WATER COMPANY.
WOOD AND COAL.
DRY CLEANING-pRBssING.

OF oRE having all of your spring
..s'niug done phone and get our
LI''es' We give prompt service and
sua'antee our work. We clean and
U ,g., everything City Dry Cleaning
W,-.rKs ll65 State street. Phone
lt44. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

PACIFIC LODGE No. so, A. F. & A.
NJ. Stated communications third Fri.
day in each month at 1880 p. m. in
the Masonic Temple, Glenn c. Niles,
W. NJ; Ernest Ii. Choate, secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

WE PAY spot cash and are prepared to
handle poultry, eggs; also dressed
pork, beef and veal, hides, etc. The
Cherry City Egg & Produce Co., 26O
State. Jnly2
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

Always cheap and always
dependable a Journal
Want Ad.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

MULTNOMAH ROYAL ARCH CHAP
TER No. l, r. A. Nj. Regular meet
in second Friday in each month at
s p, m, in the Masonic Temple. Al.
fred F. Marcus, Ex. High PRIEST Rus.
sell NJ. Brooks secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
TRAVELLERS GUIDE
++t++%%tA+t+A+%4A+++tt+t4-
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
North Bound,
South Bound.

No. l5-Californla Express 3;32 am.
No. II Roseburg Passengorll!20 am,
No. l0-Cottage Grove Pas. 1890 pm.
No. IL Shasta Limited 90, 5il3 pm.
No. Willamette Limited 6:lO pm.
No. 10 san Francisco x.l0:3s pm.
No. 22l-San Francisco Fast
ffclBht ,ts,,,,.,,t..,,,l2 am.
No. 22j-Local way Fr'tu, $40 am.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

Eggs, cash, l1c; trade .............l0c
Hens, pound ..a........................-....lOc
Roosters, Old. per pound ...........u.....7c
Spring chickens, lb...................... 6c
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
aalem door Line

No. 73-Afriyes ut Salem. O'l5 am.
No. 76 Leaves SALEM o., $3.50 am.
No. rs Ar Salem (mixed) 300 pm.
No "a Leaves Salem ..u 4il5 pm.
mo connection south Of Geor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09
DR.. STONES
Drug Store

The only cash drug store In Oregon
aud show cases are loaded with drugs
medicines notions, toilet articles, wines
and liquors Of all kinds FOR medicinal
purposes Dr. Stone is a regular gradu
ate in medicine and has had many
years of experience In the practice
Consultations arc free. Prescription
are free and only regular price foi
medicine. DR.. Stone can be found Al
bis drug store, Salem, Oregon, from
$40 in the morning until az night
Free delivery 10 all parts of TIE eity
and within radius Of 100 miles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

NOrICE-Arthw Glover, the horse.
shocr, is back at his old stand, 2G0
Ferry street, by Gillian S barn,
whore he will be glad to meet mis- odd
patrons as well as new ones. Jly3
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-06-09

WE PAY spot cash and are prepared to
handle poultry, eggs; also dressed
pork, beef and veal, hides, etc. The
Cherry City Egg 4 Produce Co., 255
Ferry street July2
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-18

der boy of tender age. He was neat
and clean, but his shoes were patched
and his we'll brushed suit was thread
bare. Mr.. TheaTle gave him a mere
passing glance. The manager hired
the boy, who became known as Paul
A week later the lad was called
into the Office of Mr.. Thearle. The
latter barely nodded to him.
Hang those pictures of the new
factories" he ordered gTuffly.
Paul obeyed. AS he stepped from
the chair after hanging the last pic
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-18

Has 50 ###8& sa 81
A DEAD PAST
= >
BY George Elmer Cobb
. Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
Blind, deaf, dumb - that's Mar
vim ThearleI' ~
why, the man seems to possess
all his natural senses"
81 mean socially and morally.
Hard as nails is his shibboleth.
think he gIories in the distinction. It
has come about that his eyes seem
closed to all human misery, his ears
sealed lest one word of pity or SYM
pathy appeals to him. AS to kind
Word-he begTUdges it even to the
clerks he employs"
Thus two men at the club dis
cussed the member who performed
his social functions as though they
were a penance, and cast a chill over
all those with whom he came in con-
tact. The first speaker went on:
cit was Is years ago, when he ar
rived at age. He lived in a town *seY-
dl uuuuI Gu LILIES 1IOlu uCIC anu
was engaged to marry a beautiful
girl. Her name was Elsinore Day
ton. There was another sutton. His
name, too, was Dayton - Horace
Dayton, but he was no relation to the
fiancee. Young Thearle had inherited
some money. He had built rare
nest of luxury for his bride-to-be.
1t was filled with the costliest fur
nishings. Life never seemed more 70
seate to a man. One night Elsinore
Dayton disappeared, Horace Dayton,
stoo. They have never been heard
from since"
"Eloped?"
G Presumably so. From that hour
4of per1dy and heart-break Marvin
sThearle has been as you now see him
stunning all womankind, a tyrant
las an employer, not a real friend in
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-02-11
MANY CASES Of
RHEUMATISM NOW
SAYS WE MIST KEEP FEET DRY.
AVOID EXPOSURE AND EAT
LESS MEAT

! Stay OF the damp ground. ayoit
exposure, keep feet dry. eat less meat
drink lots OF water and above all tak,
a spoonful OF salts occasionally 1,
Keep down uric acid.
rheumatism Is caused by pojso,.
Gus toxin. called uric acid. which I.
generated In the bowels and absorbed
INTO the blood. II is the function n,
The kidneys TO filter this acid from
the blood and east II out In the urine.
The pores Of the skin are also n
means OF freeing the blood of this I'm .
purity. In damp and chilly cold
weather the skin pores are closed
th''s forcing the kidneys to do doub,e
WORK they become weak and slug
sish and fail TO eliminate this nrlc
acld which keeps accumulating md
circulating through the system, even
tnal'y settling In the joints and mus
c'es causing stiffness, soreness and
P"'" 'a'icd rheumatism.
Al the first twinge Of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces OF Jad Salts; put a tablespoon.
lni In glass OF water and drink be.
lore breakfast each morning for n
week. This Is said to eliminate u,Ic
aeid by stimulating the kidneys 10
normal action. thus Kidding the blood
OF these Impurities.
!ad Salts Is Inexpensive. harmless
ana 70 made from the acid OF grapes
ana lemon juice, combined with lithIa
ana is used with excellent results ~
Of folks who are subject
70 rheumatism. Here you have =
pleasant ensrcsscsnt Whitewater
arink which overcomes uric acid and
y osneficisl to your kidnsys q we'll.
lPaid Advsrtissmsnt)
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-02-11
d.
AND STO1' AT
KLAMATH FALLS
WE NEED IT

j 4 SUGAR BEET factory. such as
"A the Klamath Chamber Of Com
merce Is trying to secure for klamath
Falls, not only manufactures staple
article here. thus keeping up . part
OF the payroll. but It also provides
a new money bringing crop for the
klamath farmer in the production OF
the beets necessary for maintaining
!, the plant.
On another page will be found a
number Of articles relating to sugar
beet production. One Of these. BY q
United States soil expert. tells the
wonderful possibilities Of sugar beet
culture here. and another. written
by a local divine, who is well versed
in farming and who il keen student
of economies, shows US that that the
European war has cut on large per-
.centaEe OF the worlds beet sugar pro-
,duction--which must be met for at
least ten years more by the United
States. During all that time, sugar
will bring a good price, and in the
ten years, by proper methods OF
publicity. ETC., there ought to he NO
great difficulty in making sugar
raised here at premium in the
United States.
Another feature that has not been
touched upon as yet Ia the value Of
the sugar beet to dairying even after
the sugar is extracted therefrom. The
pulp forms a nutritious food for all
sorts of livestock. and is sold cheap
ly for this purpose.
A sugar factory would be great
benefit for klamath county. HE
people should get behind the Cham
Der Of Commerce. now that a pros
pecttive manufacturer has been in
vited here. and secure this addition
to the payrolls and this additional
for farm products.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-02-11

one Of the most silent men on cart h
he wanted to talk,
I He began about the weather, aud
from that. shifted To the mud In
tho trenches.
/ These American rubber boots are
the only things to keep out the
water" he said. (',Undcrs" is the
English name for rubber boots.l
The only trouble with them Is
that sometimes the water In the
trenches is so deep that II oyertops
the undcrs and you siosh around
with them full OF mud and water.
They ought to come up to your hips. :"
How much water do you really
have IN tho trcnchess7"
My dear man. some OF the troops
have spent five or six days In mud
and water above their knees. II was
so deep they could not lie down with
out drowning In II. And what's
worse. some nights II was 40 cold
that a skin Of Ice frozc over the
water so the men stood on II. These
men didn't have waders. They were
not protected from the ley water In
any way"
Didn't they die OF coid,"
No. It's most extraordinary, but
men who have had stomach trouble
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-02-11
Life IN Trenches Described
in Vivid Manner by Office
Another Truce or Two Like Christmas, Would Put E
to Hostilites, According to Man just
Out of the Mudholes
u, w,,,aAM a. smerMsnn
United rresa stan corrapondsntl

United Press stan Correspondent
and had 10 he careful oi their cat
lng before they were aent Into the
trenches, find. after n week or Two,
that their atpmncha become fAe aud
strong. They eau enl anything aud
an mach as they want They d0ns
get much exercise. but The open air
lifc make new men Of lem,
"You SEQ. realty are IN winter
quarter. s0 are ,h. Gefmans,
don't suppose the generals of either
side intended that thct. should be
any luil III the nshting this winter.
but natutc had It's way Ne could
not sghi IL We wanted to. I've beer,
In an important part nf the line ana
We haven't dcne any real hshttnk
for six weeks.
''its n wondrrful aisht. thonwh ~-a
the trench country. All YOU can soc
~ barbed wirr tencsA The trenches
are so we'll made ,ha, ynu can't
distinguish anything even from n
short distance, Ther. in utter silence
most u. the time I, ~ a, nisht that
We have lively times Each side Ia
expecting the other to pour OF, VI
the trenches and make an attack: (:
III sitaution is always very tense
In tho darkness
I'm not saying that men daat
20 To sleep. but there are iookeuta
whose nerves ar" strained 10 high
&c" all The time. Tn. slightest
movement Of any sort In the dir C.
,ion of the enemy's trenches s.is
the outlook firing. Il may only be
a weed stirring IN the wind. but that
IL enough for him.
The men jump and begin 6rinx
Immediately. whether they see any.
thing or not, The trib. runs down
the trench. something four miles. Thtm
" because We ARE afraid Tho Germans
may rush from their trenches and
charge us
Then the t'ormans wake mp, tn y
are afraid that all the noise means
that We are charging them. They
match us making Noise: they shoot
In tho darkness. oven though they
see nothing.
'rhis may go on for ten or fifteen
minutes and then an astonishing