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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- Government circles are deeply stirred by the situation confronting the na- tion in regard to the intercourse be- tween the United States and Ger many. It is freely predicted that a break in the diplomatic relations be- tween the two countries is inevitable
 It is pointed out that a break in the diplomatic relations between two countries is almost invariably follow ed by declaration of war and it is a general belief that little short of a miracle can prevent war between the United States and Germany
 The State Department officials, however, state that there is no neces- sity for war though diplomatic rela- tions may be severed.
 At the German embassy the rumor that relations between the two coun- tries may be broken is secuted as most improbable and declaration of war impossible. The rumor that Count von Bernstorff had already been handed his passport was vigor- ously denied.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
Villas Death Cnconfirmed.

MEXICO CITY, April 19.-Noth- ing has been received here to confirm the report of the death of Villa. In asmuch as ample time has elapsed to have epabled Carranzas nephew to fork aE the evidence that the outlaw leader had succumbed and that the body had been found, nothing has been heard of the affair since the first reports reached here.
 Both officials and the public gen. orally discredit the story and it is confidently expected that Villa will be again heard from within a few days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
Wilson Addresses House.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- A joint session of the House and Sen ate convened at 1 o'clock this after noon in response to the request of President Wilson. In addressing the legislators, Wilson said that he had sent note to Germany that was, in it's terms. practically an ultimatum, giving Germany irrevocable notifica- tion that the United States would break diplomatic relations if the ille- gal torpedoing of vessels by uerman submarines was continued.
 The president stated all the facts regarding the correspondence had with Germany over the submarine question, proving that Germany had repeate~-. ..olated her promises to the United States that her submarine
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

A report received from General Per shing today states that it would be extremely dangerous for the United States troops to pursue Villa further south unless largely reinforced. He is now in Namiquipa awaiting instruc- tions.
 The report states that the Carran- ga troops are openly hostile to the Americans and that clash may oc- cut between the two forces any time. The Mexicans largely outnumber the Americans, and could easily cut off the troops from their base of sup plies, leaving them without sufficient food or ammunition, and could prac- tically exterminate them before aid could be sent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
HOLLAND DEMANDS HUGE
 INDEMNITY FROM BRITAIN

BERLIN, April 19.-The Dutch government sent second note to Great Britain this morning protesting against recent mail seizures, and de- manding a huge indemnity for the losses incurred by England's fragrant violation of international law. Hol- lands note was much more severe in form and demanded that England instantly cease interfering with the mails on her vessels.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
MOB ASSAULTS CHINESE
 SOLDIERS; KILL THIRTY

AMOY, April 19.-A revolution ary mob gathered in front of the bar racks here last night and engaged in a pitched battle with the soldiers. The government troops were routed with a loss of 30 killed and 150 se- verely wounded. Revolutionary par ties are forming all over the province and the Chinese authorities are hurry ing more troops to the scene.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
TROOP REPEL IMAGINARY
 ENEMY IN CANAL ZONE

PANAMA, April 19.-U. s. troops today were put through series of maneuvres calculated to defend the locks and works of the Panama canal in case of trouble with an 'enemy. The new guns were tried out and gave satisfactory results, the gum ners scoring six hits out of ten at a distance of 12 miles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 19.- It is officially stated here this eve ming that the government has again received uemand from President Carranza to withdraw the United States troops from Mexico. No action has been taken on the demand of the Mexican president. so far as can be learned, and it is doubted if the de- mand will be complied with at this time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
CAPITAL IS
 AGAIN BOMBARDED

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 19.- Two hostile aeroplanes bombarded the outskirts of Constantinople this morning, dropping incendiary bombs and causing numerous fires. They were driven off by German planes, after inflicting slight damage to the dwellings of the poorer classes in the western part of the city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
REFUSES ENTRY SHIPS
 SEIZED BY PORTUGAL

BERLIN, April 19.-The govern ment of Holland has refused permis- sion to the Portuguese government to bring the vessels seized by Portu- gal into Holland ports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
ELECTED
 MAYOR OF MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, April 19.-Chas. A. Hoan, Social Democrat. defeated Gerard Bading, non-partisan. for may or of Milwaukee. The non-partisan ticket was elected to all other city of fees.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

Clyde T. Field, wno was recently shot at Salcha, by his wife, and taken to the St. Joseph Hospital, Fairbanks, has been removed to the Government Emergency hospital. where he is re- ported to Ee convalescing rapidly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
SENDS STRONG
 PROTEST TO ENGLAND

BERLIN, April 19.-The Dutch government has sent strong protest to England against the action of the British government in holding up and searching mails addressed to points !n Holland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
HUGHES RETURNS TO
 ANSWER GRAFT CHARGE

OTTAWA. Canada, April 19.-Sir Samuel Hughes. Minister of Militia, has returned from the front, in France, to answer to the charge of graft in the purchase of munitions for the Canadian contingent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

campaign would be conducted in ac- cordance with the rules of interna- tional law and humanity The Presi- dent asked no action at the hands of Congress at this time, contenting himself with a statement of facts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

The Ladies' Aid will have no meet ing this week on account of the death of Mrs. Ferguson who was one of the members. 1t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

The Kreutzer Sonata, featuring an all-star cast will be shown at the En- press theatre Thursday and Friday night. Nance O'Neil will interpret the part of Miriam, with strong 0ll-star support.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

Hoxie H. Lines, who mas been sta tioned at Teikhell for the past year, has recently been ordered to Salcha, where he will be stationed as operator in charge. He was formerly station ed in Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

FL PASO. April 9.-No word has been received here up to late hour this evening confrmatory of the death of Villa. If Gen. Pershing has come up with the Mexican expedition purporting to have the body of Villa, he has not as yet made any report on the matter, and it is the general be- lief here that the rumored death of the outlaw is without foundation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
SEVERANCE OF RELATIONS
 WITH GERMANY INEVITABLE

PRESIDENT ADVISES LEGISLATORS MANY IS A PRACTICAL ULTIMATUM GERMANY PEATEDLY VIOLATED PROMISES UNITED SUBMARINE WARFARE WOULD CONDUCTED ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL THE RULES OF HuMAHIry-EM- SCOUTS RUMORs WAR
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
CONFIRMATION OF VILLAS
 DEATH NOT FORTHCOMING

OFFICIALS AT WASHINGTON NEWS RE- GARDING OUTLAW MEXICO CITY BELIEVES RE- PORT HoAxAPERsHINGs COMMAND Il DANGER IF SENT FARTHER COMPREHENSION THOUSAND ADDl TgoNAL SOLDIERS MExCo-CHEF STAFF GOES TO BORDER CONFER WITH FUNSTON.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- President Wilson has asked for joint session of the houses of con- gress this afternoon. that he may lay before the legislators the submarine controversy situation.
 It is believed here that the re- quest of the President means that either an ultimatum will be sent to Germany or that diplomatic relations with that country will be severed without further correspondence.
 It is considered that Wilson's de- sire to express his views to congress, the body that declares war, indicates a very grave situation of affairs, and that the United States is nearer to be- coming embroiled in the world war than at any time since the breaking out of hostilities.
 The note to Germany. which was said to have been handed to Count von Bernstorff yesterday. was not de- livered, and will be held until after the conference between the President and the members of congress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- The note sent to Germany yesterday regarding the Sussex affair is the strongest diplomatic communication the President has yet indicated. and the reply from Germany is awaited with anxiety. In government circles it is agreed that the situation is grave and that only a prompt concession by Germany to the demands of the Uni ted States can avert breaking of dip lomatic relations. with the results of such a break prob.ematical. but in any event serious.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

Pershing Says Dangerous. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

Carbureters. magnetos, batteries. spark plugs and coils at Mead's. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

SAN ANTONIO, April 19.-Gen- eral Funston, commander of the Uni ted States troops along the Mexican border, has sent two thousand troops to reinforce Pershing's expedition in Mexico. It is expected that this move will result in the calling out of the State militia for service along the border, and that, in the event of trouble there will be strong force at the border ready to dash to the as- sistance of the U. s. troops.
 The opinion generally expressed is that the situation is grave and that any further attacks by Carranza's troops will precipitate hostilities. There is no question but that the Mexicans of all classes are decidely hostile to the Americans and few shots fired by group of peons or sol- diers will inevitably bring about war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19

WASHINGTON. April 19.-Lack of confirmation of the reported death of Villa is causing widespread belief among officials here that the reputed death of the outlaw leader is nothing but a ruse on the part of the Mexi- cans to hurry the United States sol diers out of the country.
 Military officials are of the opinion that the report originated in Jaurez, and is absolutely without foundation. 1t is said, and with good authority, that the Carranza troops are openly R)ktile to the Americans, and that it would require but the slightest spark to start conflagration. Carranza fears that such an outbreak cannot be averted if the American troops are not withdrawn, as his authority over the Mexican troops is but slight and it is believed that Mexican officials close to the president are responsible for the report of the death of Villa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15
evakstgonse nMsYnksp1

se6nscfentlpGs1 OF 81 III me psffstS
IaSa BSSP gibeS db9if art.
~arJ5SieYs 70 dnest5 the reircuH.stapefs,
Of the n1t4qeTCasebE9 rcexappie,1 ia,
Pennsy1 ana In the bddleI OF the
eigfteentbn century, says snhe London
Chronicle. rs Here ailssgblIhe Of Jciffi!
nor defended Che cd Quaker capital
against French and, Spanish 'Prisateers
on the principle that a defensive
war; was jgstifnble:w THE PennsW-
vania Assembly" says Lecks; s7ias
which the QRakeFs predOniaatel re
peatedly voter JRJiitary u RlIls IN -thes
crown duripg- The French .JgarS, dis
gu sing, theib act By YStipg 'the money.
OnlgT 'foruthe fangisogsS and on reae
bcca10p for thsSpBsshaW Of bread.
-four, wheat or other -grrtn, the tat
ter ssefrig dststo6d oto BE grhpboH.
. -.ssftT t7SL .$SEIE3r EEJ : .f5-F z
L-CA SJIUp 5vE1 zoe 3 r z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15
RECORD OF WASTE
Figures Show Extravaganza Of
Democratic Congress.
Claim That Preparedness" Is Respon.
slble for Increased Burdens Of
Taxation Is Clearly Shown TO
Be Preposterous.

The appropriations made by the last
session of congress in which the Re,
publicans controlled both houses TO-
tailed 81, 027, 100000. For the fiscal year
1916 the Democrats appropriated
$1,I1f937 OH. For the fiscal yeae 1917
(ending June 30 1910 the NeSent
Democratic congress already has ap-
propriated more than $1,630, 5S5BS2.
Hereis an increase of more than 5000
100000 oyer the Republican approprta7
tions thatNnere denounced by the DEM
ocrats I'M stheir spiaa orm of 1912 as be-
ing extraYagRnt.
But the Deplperats tell you that the
great increase o. sina to preparedness.
Thatiis not arpSass Preparedness appro-
priatlons-thaR Msh appropriations
for army andnasS CDR the fiscal yeaE
1916 lmay beg~s garQed as normal, f9r
in making them iRSl year the Demo-
cratic administration was dominated
by the pacifist idea and only has been
converted to preparedness since.
endidg june 81 ioSAAe aFSprial
lions were S257' sef}I4a. SGatlh esatssa!
year ending Juhe so, 1917 This con-
gress has appropriated for the same
purpose $GO6.664.675, and $13000O,0O0
more 10 come fromta bond issue may
be expected foSMp1&icsso 4ISA-
tlonsi Leaving ,9tsKkRllSSl y 4 f9A ~ I
for 1t is not in Yet. and you YIN dbss
serve that the actual increase because
of the new preparedness in 1917 over
1916 is only $34S, 96S,29S.
Thus you will loSlaR SaAaS 9I6H sEa
ing the extraordinary .Apnpopri atiGp F
for preparedness recently hfdtfef tfffs
Democratic conEsao has 9plpHiatea
in one year 1924. 415.2S4 more. than the
last Republican 'cOnefeSs 6bntdftr5tFdI
an increase of % Der Sent oyer the
Republican record , 400 Ia ~lAJ ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15

match is broken off. is it?
AfEe d3--fe-s.---iffifs tfenritinsscSjc
ed'te rhorklns beng So 46oaSmftal. Y
= Iir. You casteHisla. me.
Mr.. ID, Yes, You KnQB> 8 Il eon-
trae tof h On saif. afsIsg3 sent 6iiFnlafs
to alItha ministers iG< sown assstng for
their lowest estimates Tor performing
the eetemony. H. -, W. = }
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15
Lay Burdens Munlnlisd.

Every woman who buys a}bottle of
perfume, every man or @-NSohAtf ~ NsSelse
sends a telegram or a long-distance
telephone messages ss.yfy le{jspe Who,
buys a sleeplng-car ticket, every pro-
prietor of a circus, stIcY, theater or
pOolroom every persml who has TO
give Q note, a deed. apower of atton.
ney, or make out a bill of fadine, has
to pay a special tax never pnlt pefqr
in tine of this couhtfs's pe1cES ~
To reach Irto.ys6rl teSk et Tor nets
money to pay for its extravaganza the
Democratic aardfnisfrEtfoD hug gg4yNi-
ed the domaR4&sf Gas tod foruArly
left 10 the states, compelling the
states to seek 1ew sources. and there
fore Multiplying s0ur tax burdens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15

privates eaggA. TIE limp figure Just be-
fore it struck the ground. and they laid
him tenderly upon the dirt floor Of
Trench 81. .zS5siw esA
.h%They'te got hita. 2uigls. He's not
dead slough. y ioot sdGaptain Monta-
que kneeled beside the lad and bent
over him. aud y eospeEalgwith some
knowledge of frst-aidi procedure IN
dertook tor stop Guys bleeding. He
was seriously 1woundedZthat much
was clear. And heswas unconscious.
"Beastly dHlIy-so Coy had been
writing Georgy wagstsff- qceAw fully
hot-n0 excitement Hav<a,t seen a
German or any decent food But tina
doesn't matter. Tell mother I'tn being
CAREFUL lakG O n Jnsdo,sH
"Poor Rld!uo Charlie q Bfowa lex
claimed. 1t was a grfrns business
war; llfscI ~ u. - 7soo 4; ~
"Sad-very sadw the captain agreed.
%But perhaps he'll pull through. and If
be doesn' t4well! forgive me, Mr..
Brown. If seem heartlessLbht re-
rnenberi this Is new to you and he's
only one. ana rye seen so many =,
Captain Montague noticed that, the
. American ,cprtespopdent1I was. White
|. and SOMEWHAT unsteady. liza i
ID feel q bit shafep; pa, yRn, pind
hd1go yy ossss 9n9 Y { 4aa fiiie askea fs; .hs
4 certainly not' -vsbi19 no ydlasT
l o, "Ba i eqp4eP, ACROSS tbs Surgeon pEany
/ of1tbs edoGrQss you dan,at, RliH61 If a
isend them back. DO. fghn s'ti1aIhplts
1 yaatedlte do 1.-THE ieealA to he4E his
fEiend..1cd Gtac5n ST; 9ribusQs 9tl
/ The captain readily Ryrtve'k Isl Hssent.
| nSJim stbroagh with 4%aEsonsfiaF4ie
BxGtynt SEidTh sThe9S hook = haIalBi With
Montague "I'mT0tf 60 nShdSHi l4siI
see Observation-Disclosures. and that ktR girl
cfEhls@aandi thea gost to- tNe% niY8%gs
where there's nbfwat,! 9haifaS G56FTTo d IA
y0u Usao !s}cCaps when nF1Hs hdmaT sit.
tiifs @t yihSA ddsk. hTd6iing dgKtaff o5sef
Broadway Where. war only hie3nS some
more 'heailiges io9 The front 1age j bout
soAle rnpronounceable places, aud y6n
turn over the paper to see how stocks
closed, or who won the, game-when
I'm back -3tiere and the, war; ils sigff
comes o yer the wire,sTsA he ithiakipg Of
you fellows over here under fnee sud
III be wishing you luck, sald4 man. the
best of1luebli1 al bs:h .ai7lc1q JssW
ioThedeaptaini thanked him:a andrtAey
said good-by. .gtio aid
/ g. Charlie finGetedr for one lastD 1eok
att the twounlden 7Gagyp asmlli1
| ,ee'I hope YOU pm through. old 5oyb'
he said; he knew, though. that CITY
could not hear him. eD6 what you can
for him, wonpS0ufs ne asked the cap-
tain, a know ifs motiiet, 5. g? ,. ThLs
whole business Is he'll, isn't itY' u" ,',tae W v
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15


means. -. Alb There's your field
telephone, Let me communicate with
headquartersl They'll underestimate
He started for the telephone. ystzsc
But Captain Montague sprang In
front of him.
Keep away from that Instrument,
be commanded. And. turning to the
sergeant, he ordered him to take the
prisoner to headquarters. ''You can
explain to them" he informed Street.
man. ..
BY then 1t may be too Iate,' the
fellow replied. Their attack was to
be at midnight" @se'
"fndeed!" the English officer ex-
Claimed drylyl ATS past midnight
now!'p And straightway he became
more doubtful than ever of the
strangers story .3svtes-T II sEdi All
-i%Then they're likely to charge any
minute" the spy declared with welt
simulated alarm. RI I've got to tele-
phone. It's for Epglandl ! beg of you
% believe mel Let me inform head
quarters-let them decide! Do you
dare take the Responsibility? e.
]Ohe Of the prfvates on guard sud
DENY called our. a' 'easto.I@ e-e@ oEf
'oiSc6ietlHhp era%ifn' out there cap
ttAnbs EooKsTllke a maGIF ss0inf assd'
. 0iThe sergeauE faced, eto' the front.
with gun peidy9fur Rctientnu sss7scTt
1otfIe's GomiHs thtS=vay II another, sol
der Ggledi 5isGsd q ssods 10 ises 81
,JStrsstwsn sawfaasther -Ghanee for
Ibis Rlan otsn sneeesds ianaa eprsuickly
| sShtfS 4s.sipoit1sQ ,s,gs1s1ai isIuit31i'
YS9Sp gses cesn en- blps IT'S ths start Of
their attackr he said eScitedly. ,"Eor
| ssul67 Dnal NJ st6s1ant .eIo1dQ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15

les! ! came over with the first
6atchtEEhribed, the reeruitiugnsergeant
And here am! - Bait, what are
you doing at the fFont?'1 ~ .svlt.
Charlie explained how he had fallen
into, the hands of 1.-The Germans, how
they had set him free and started him
toward Brussels But hiss rebellious
nature had Crevolted; and having hid1
den by day and travelled by night, he.
hadtmads straight for the place where
hei ustlerStoGd : the BritishGto be ina
| trenched III sm
| yIhiE1i Brown Enthusiastically aatshed his
brisf1 Feeital esasetl there fba+S&eds an
ominouss whistle rawffcE Seemed s1t ds
eoHIe PROM over AAs .Aeado aOiH AS the
dRsFahcesthere VAS u fiasfit land all Fetx9
/ nlosio3iSs 1OI g. Sn!ss bGs ,15e 80 boon
bsspHsty mat 20 fhgG ArhtfieaHa3ked
'9Go Ih . mist one ,9r bur sneilk. ina sfiBg
| some%hete to our friends, the enemy Z
/ the, captain Informed him. ,.t
rs Ir'pbSr, ,Nllf psobabtg stI4h -theiT eye
n g5iIilfg ssngg," Guy reparke6 ns.iT9rIk
i They needp'td hurry on oury saoc
I cRX9t .Ghaglie saldmensii jqsduH-
q For, a. few nqtes1thay stso1ithegei
discqssitg tlae war T.; nUqn b-5s7scC
| .tt'What's 1t for2's the newspaper man
asked There's no fndivfddal nha9retf
-7=no great, Q soailsstirrihg bEsmdtfoua !
crisis lbehihd it ann 91E ri soiy'' %o1
,a"Bdta EnglatId was forced into lt,S';,
| Captain Montague intetposed~ a. Pa
| =. And i dare say France and Russia
and Austria all feel they were. forced
into 1T top, - Charlie lrep4ieh sThatts
the whole trouble Each nation llbee
lieHes honestly sthat IT'S in the hight,
ami I'm some way Il suppose reach of
/ them is. II. 80 i doB'e skn1w-I'm
not a big enough man to attempt to
say /. =. @' And #fiat good is Ii alp
1T is that milltarism5 shan cease
that never again can there be another
war like this" the r English captain
| told him. ~
| AS they talked a. doctor 1aeeompa-
Eied sby,stmoj stnetcher 7beafers, ems
tered the atFeneh. and, finding that
there was no need for fthel RI services
| In that quarter, they passed on. s., U :
That's the Red .cross,'' Captain
Montague explained, noticing the jour.
ualist's interest in the ftrioan, Following
close upon his words fpaIRe another of
those sinister whistles,
That's one of their shells" the
| captain tiRHeay meaning the Ger
mans u~.;s..os ,
| ii die lihformatiohS; Nh Brown
i promptly .FlGcked,n and buddled down
hpon the Sesach uhder tie overhang os
II Fhe french e "a i,.sac t56 1-4e
II You, needn't duck, old, man! 1t
wouldn,tsde you any soodJ' the elder
officer remarkeder anyway that
shell sTas, op' ITS way toward !, one of
bur Batteries" he added, pointing TO
II
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-11-15

Yhst was the worstFpart of It Fly
tina MaftiDSI HSmE hdipk Tepotts of
eaPesP q H. es sugf a sier
was oalEaouei 0T manxfhamlets that
bad tragedies to relate. And the Brit
Esh were po we to AID those gf sfriek
Trench 27LfbXS tfaaiss French which
streetmafi had Indicated upon his mp
hs Being the Keystone to the e1eg1y!i,s
hefenseIdlqqya in the FIRST ,llpe Of the
British. Air upc6hsaeS,s or r1any spe-
biaI desigAiifSs t. sTtHfftea Gefn4ps might
baTe against tkefr fPaanrticuldifP position.
ihe TommbsisitAtioHedQ tltsfh proceed
I'D to tiHfsGbgs dRnsbHa fsfot8 gen
era5ns8iFustiiat ossas bosrz1tido SHINE
after completinapl tfearT gFla ysrrs,o.ss,as
lnents. theFeTwaY HttssrfqA heln to do
Tor the unYNfa FT2drest And
fhat they were glad enough TO do.
bitter tlrdkn sAETeul9anG Ve2dttions of
those tirsAsh& bsSitkeosar,1dhat there
fvasn&TQsS oabAd ds&EstrislIesstraa DOT
houbt- But in the meantiaios e4ePe
was no JHeihSep, why htAsg3 SHOULD not
nake the99iHS s5 81 tho9.Fes 1T
| JtcW9s Higat F-thez second night fol
lowing that fatal day when the Ser
mans descended npnn-the- I4on- Or
b4 I'd. rqb9 ed, ges99pe Afst9phe OF her
fdther. "a vITehc6 ~ 'f6qE s6ld+ers
Ewefss ip5fay7h ~ poEa asGider he shelter
pc.AoB2fnbRfN9f ,htif thAe they had'cSfl-
btFaRstesi' by dl5aing hntsta8Tgae s6fs sne
ditch piFtyy-- tsasAaReH,- begF4mea,
they Nevertheless enjoying~ to
the full their well-earned respite. And
eaeIflislsesi Aghghf U1ctiis 5didlei Rhta
stood upon their rude table, EeTea led
no Fear upon the, face. 81 any 81 them
-yAt either end of thee trench two men
stood guard, while close at hand s a
periscope day upon a ma keshift bench,
ready for instant use ine case the
WATCHERS should detect any unusual
and suspicious movements in front sof
them, Dut-there beneath Tie stars the
first outpost of the enemy hso alrea ~
dug itself in. And in4testimony OF
their -alertness the Germans eonti1dt
aAyasplayeds a searchiight upon the
British position. That 1ptying shaft sf
light was never stiA. Now il swept
the top of Trench p, now flckered
upon a tree close by. and then
searched the intervening grounu be
tween the tEsOl ApeS inTAn effort to de-
feet s9n9SS s y eFg,g ! qYRfff grEsBg
To the four ,privates in the bomb
proof shelter, there. came a lnomentary
Interruption, in the shape of lieu
tenant. whoI sanntered. isinto gtheir
french from sfheI lestss This youthful
blicer, whom they 1haJi already voted
ia bit ssuaH right q ebh&Esad them
pleasantly.