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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-09
WOULD ENLIST
TROOPSHIP FIREMEN

Washington. d. c., Nov. I'm prep
aration for the manning OF all army
transports with naval crews. the
navy department today began special
efforts to recruit and train men for
fire-room services. Physical ability to
stand the work is the only qualifica-
ton required.
Maximum speed is required for all
vessels passing through the war zone
and full head of steam must be Kept
up constantly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-09
CLENWOOD WOMAN
BURNED BY OIL

Glerwood Mo-. Nov. Mrs. Albert
Kearse was severely burned when she
threw coal oil on furnace fire. All
of her clothing was burned off of her
body and her condition is such that
little hopes can be entertained for her
recovery. She threw the kerosene on
the fire in an attempt to hurry it up,
and an explosion resulted.
Two trained nurses from Keokuk
were sent out here to aid in her care.
Mrs. Kearse is about twenty-eight
years old and is the mother of three
children. Her husband is prominent
in the land and real estate business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-09
CLARK At HOME.

Bowling Green, Mo-. Nov. Speak
er Champ Clark spoke here to an
immense crowd in the opera house.
His speech was on patriotism He
heartily endorsed the policies Of the
present administration.
The speaker and his wife are to be
given reception by Pike countyans
before his return to Washington With
in = few days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-09

the case and the hunter stays in the
house. All that is not good for the fu-
ture of the country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
Friday. June 90, 1917.

Astrologers read this as favorable
dnv since Jupiter and Mars rule
strongly for good Saturn Is adverse.
At the entry of the Sun into the
sign Of Cancer on this date Mercury
is In conjunction with Mars In n
place denotIng unrest among the peo-
pie strikes and railway accidents.
Jupiter is in an aspect not encourag-
ing to public revenues Naval dlsas-
ters are foreshadowed and the death
roll will be long.
The Indications for the summer
quarter are exceedingly bad for chill
dren, especially for them In cities.
where there will be great mortality.
The MQon in conjunction with Saturn
is read as most threatening to roy
atty. and the death of ruler Is pre-
dicted.
In Washington disputes In the sem
ate and bitterness in debates may de-
velop Many. strange deaths among
persons in prominent positions are
prognosticated for the United States.
Merchants should make the most
of today's planetary influences. which
indicate activity In trade.
Manufacturers also have an en-
couraglng direction, but those who
make woolen products will have Sc
rious troubles. II Is foretold.
While this configuration prevails
there is a good outlook for dealing
with men and women in matters that
demand tact and discrimination.
Those who seek work OF any sort
should be successful today. Women
have the chance OF procuring unusual
positions.
Remarkable inventions by Amerl-
cans. which have been long kept Sc
cret, will astonish the world, the seers
announce.
Naval activities ON the Pacific
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
In the Oil Fields
CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE

SUMNER COUNTY. KAN. - The
Duluth n Okla Oil Co. No. l on the
Latta farm in S-30-2w is drilling at
$3.50 feet
Locke and others are drilling at
$3.50 feet on the Cam farm in 29-
32-lw.
The Duke oil & Gas Co. has a rig
up on the White farm in 432-1e.
Locke and others are shut down at
$50 feet on the Hubbard farm in
23-33-1w.
The Eldorado Oil company Is shut
down at 200 feet on the Felt. farm in
9-33-3w.
In 4-33-4w the Argonia OIL com
pany is drilling at LOO feet on the
Bellesley farm.
The National Union Oil company
Is underreaming at 2,2S0 feet on the
Boatrght farm in 13342w.
In 1035-lw the Kansas city oil &
Gas Co. is understanding at l,200 feet
on the Birch farm.
Wood and associates are shut down
at 7G5 feet on the Sanner farm in
10-35-2e.
In 26-34-2e the Empire Gas & Fuel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

Jennings of this city left Wednesday
night for Boulder. Col, where they
Will attend the University OF Colorado
for the summer term. Both have been
employed to teach in the local schools
next yenr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
EI.LsWoRTu COUNTY. KAN-rn

1G-14-7w Nissen & Sim is shut down
on the Reauhme farm after spudding
The Peerless Petroleum company
has made a location on the Crawford
farm in the northeast corner OF
Pillow.
at 1850 feet on the Maravle farm in
30-15-9w.
The Carter oil company is shut
down at 2,140 feet on the Cyrus
poubrava farm in 1-16-10w.
The Shamrock Gushing oil COM
pany test on the Hysell farm in 4
! Nv Is still shut down at 1850 feet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

gan university football team. is in the
city Mr.. Yost has a couple OF pieces
laying alongside of the Trapshooters
well. which he has had for the last
three and one-half years and Is feeling
pdetty god, thank you.
W. II. Russell OF Russell Bros. Is In
Tulsa. having, come directly from
New York and Is much interested In
the development south of kelleyville
in what is known as the Russell
Pros. pool 1t has proved great
surprise to the fraternity In general.
+. C. Mcpherson. who has made ts
much money as any In the game In
Casing gasoline, is here from New
FORK.
Harry Parker came In yesterday
II ON Augusta
George Giffert Is in town again.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

coast are progposticated. These will
take place within IA few weeks. 1t is
prophesled.
Mexico comes under planetary
sway making for secrecy. hidden
rnaneuvers and surprises
Russia has little chance for stabil-
ity for many months. the seers an
nounce. owing to misapprehensions
among the peasantry and soldiers.
Persons whose brthdate II is
should beware OF false friends during
| the coming year Those who are en-
ployed have the promise OF promo
| ton.
Children born on this DAY will be
! lucky in their undertakings. but these
subjects OF Cancer are often Inclined
to spend too much money. They are
ruled by the Moon and may be Mer-
curipl In nature.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
Personals

C. Il. Crawley returned yesterday
from n motor trip to Kansas City,
making the run thru in one day. lie
reports that the Sinclair refinery near
Kansas City, Kan, is progressing
nicely and will be in operation within
sixty days.
r. II. Yost, known as "Hurry-up
Yost," the popular coach OF the Michi-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
wAUBAUNsEE COUNTY. KAN

Crawford and Jennings are shut down
at 2.i55 feet on the first test on the
Miller farm in l2-l0-10e.
The Canadian oil company has n
rig up on the Sheridan farm in as
l3-Se.
In 17-14-1l Benedu and Trees are
underrea at 1850 feet on the
Lockhart farm.
East and associates are drilling at
500 feet on the Wilson farm in
5-l5-ll.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At ALSUMA-H. r. Wiliox has the
gas bradenheaded in the test on the
Grant farm in 25-19-14 and will drill
deeper to the sand found at about
1900 feet
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
MARION COUNTY. KAN

MARION COUNTY, KAN The
Lncolnville on & Gas co. Is shut
down at 2.200 feet on the Gutsch farm
In l2-lS-Je
In 23-20-3c Breen and others are
shut down at $500 feet on the Lippke
farm.
Riglcr and others have n rig on the
TOWNSEND farm i'm 12-21-2t.
The international Oil & Refining
Co. Is shut down at 1900 feet on the
liutson farm in 22-21-3.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
LYONS COUNTY. KAN-Hatf

LYONS COUNTY, KAN.-Hatfield
e Terer have n rig up on the Caldwell
farm in l4-l9-10.
In 20-l9-10 tho same parties are
drilling at 400 feet on the Eddy farm
In 14-19-12 ]. b. Jones and others
arc shut down at 500 feet on the Io-
hcnse farm.
L. Wilcov and associates have a
rig up on the Flading farm in spoil
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

1000 feet In the test in the southeast
corner OF the southeast quarter OF
said section on the ii. Beaver farm.
The same company has rig up for
No. j. Monday farm in 6-l2-l4.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
MONTGOMERY CoUNM. KAN

The Carter OIL company has II 1900
600 foot gas well in No. on tho V.
C. Hamilton farm In the south half
OF the southwest of 35-34-l4.
In the south half OF the southwest
OF S5-24-l4 the Sheets Brothers No.
l on the II. Olson farm Is dry and
abandoned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
to 1876 feet in the No. NJ. Proctor

farm.
Rebold has rig up for test on
the Mcintosh farm in 22-13-l2.
In 24-l3-12 the Carter OIL company
has n rig up for No. y NJ. Blackwell.
Wighton has a b0-barrel well in the
sand from 470 TO $50 feet in the No.
II. Larney farm in 26-t3-12.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

SALINE COUNTY. KAN-Fisher
and others have a rig on the Osten-
| berg farm in 1Sl5-3w.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At HENRYETTA--In 6-l2-14 the
Kingwood on company is fishing ar
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

MORRIS COUNTY. KAY. - The
General Petroleum company is drilling
Mt $3.50 feet on the Doran No. / in
2i-15-S.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
The Daily Horoscope

Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure News
paper syndieaie.)
"The stars incline. but do not
compel"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
sEDGWICK COUNTY, KAN.-N

SEDGWICK COUNTY, KAN.-No
bic and others are drilling at 2,350 feet
on the MaNimor farm in 2j-25-2c.
Tho Big Chief OIL company Is
drilling at 3,l00 feet on the Fulton
lease in l-26-1o
The Union OH company is building
rig on the Rimel farm In S-26-le.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

| REPUBLIC-The International Oil
& Refining Co. is shut down at 600
feet on the Couba farm In 2442w.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
HARVEY COUNTY. KAN

Monarch OH & Gas co. is fishing at
2.035 feet on the McCune farm in
l-24-2e.
In 4-242c the Big Harvey oil & Gas
Co. has rig on the ground for test
ON the Wctchensky farm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT kMULGEE-Paul Galloway,
Forbes and others are starting test
in the northeast quarter OF 30-l3-lo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT CUSHING-Moffett and Tague
are shut down for casing on the
Walsh farm in the southwest corner
OF the northeast OF S-1S-6.
In 26-1S-5 the Fortuna OH company
has rig up on the Parker farm.
Ii is in the northwest corner of the
northeast of the section.
The Roma Oil company is under
roaming at l,9l4 feet on the Ellis
farm in the northwest corner OF the
southwest Of 1-1S-5. The total depth
of the hole is 1894 feet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

ROCKS COUNTY, KAN. - The
Uncle Sam Oil company has made a
location in l3-6-17w. The name of
the farm is unknown.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At CUSHING-The GyTsy oil COM
is drilling at $3.50 feet on the Camp
bell farm in the southeast corner OF
the southwest of the southwest on
2l-l7-5.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At CASEY-Thc Gypsy oil com
pany is understanding the S-inch Gus
ing at ZOOS feet on the Squire Wilder
farm In the northeast corner of the
northwest of the southwest OF IL
21-6
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At OkFUSkEE-The test Of Twit.
choll and others in 2-l3-ll is started
up again after weeks shut down on
rig.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22
MCPHERSON COUNTY. KAv.-Th

Lindsburg oil x Gas Co is fighting a
cave at 2.955 feet in No. l Sangren
in 9-17-4w.
The Wyoming.Moutana Develop
ment company No. Dole In l-l9-lw
is shut down at 100 feet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At OKFUSKEE-In 24-13-10 the
Carter oil company is drilling at 1,4OO
feet in the No. +, Tomachee farm.
The same company is drilling AT
l,465 feet In the No. 2 Il. Sampson
Farm in 25-13-l0.
The Carter OH company is rebuild
ing the rig for the test on the T, Lar
ney farm In 2-l3-ll. 1t is down DVU
feet In depth.
J. c. Lyons is drilling below 100
feet In the test on the NJ. Il. Bryan
farm in 1881.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At KEIFF.R-H f.. Wilcox is rsn-
ing on the John b. Self farm In
2i.l7-12. The same party is building
rig for n test on the Coleman lurih
in 26-H-12.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

Teachers Leave for School.
Special To The World.
CLAREMORE. okla. June 21.-
Misses Blanche Lobsitz and Winirred
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

KEARNEY COUNTY, KAN.-Mins
G. Eagle are moving in a rig for a
test I'm 9-25-25w.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

Twin State Has Two Due at Yale.
The Twin State oil company Is du'
with two tests on the Hoke farm II
l-19-5 today. They are Nos ana .
on the farm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At COUNCIL HILI-ln 2O-l2-lG
Cooper and associates are shut down
for casing at 1.770 feet in the test Oh
the l.. Thompson farm in the south
cast corner of the southwest quarter
of said section.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

PAWNEE COUNTY, KAN.-The
Pawnee Development company has a
rig up on the Taylor farm in rs
22l5w.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT MUSKOGEE-The Western Gas
company is drilling at 1000 feet in tho
No. on the X. Watson farm in
3l-ll-17.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

Co. is drilling at $50 feet on the Han
'sen farm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT BIXBY-H. +. Wilcox is fish
ing on tho Walter Bear farm in
22-16-13
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

At OKMUTGEE-W r. Pine Is
drilling at 300 feet In the test on the
y. Brazil farm in 7-13-12.
In 14-13-13 Alexander has Is
barrel well in sand found from 1895
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT CLEVELAND - Catlett and
Davis are drilling at $50 feet on the
southeast corner location of the south
east of 13-20-s. 1t is on school land.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT CHANDLER Frank Frantz
and associates are drilling ut $40 feet
on the Brown farm in the northwest
corner of the southwest of 35-13-2e.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT RIPLEY--ln PISA the Carlo
Oil company las "A rig up on the Col
let farm II Is in the southwest corner
OF the southeast of the section.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

AT SCHUITER-The Pulaski on
company is drilling at 1850 feet in the
No. on the j. Johnson farm Ia
35-i2-13.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

RILEY COUNTY. KAN. - The
GYPSY oil company is drilling at
225O feet on the Groll farm In
2-7-5e.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-22

RENO COUNTY, KAN.-The Reno
Oil Il Gas Co rig for the test on the
Rehenberger farm in l5-26--iw was
blown down
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-26
FAMOUS COWBOY DIES
SAVING BOYS LIFE
AL Morgan Victim of Run
away in Dawson County.

Lewistown. March 25.--Al Morgan, n
famous cowboy and officer generally
considered about the best rider left in
the state, died near Grass Range early
this morning. as a result of injuries
received in runaway Morgan was
homesteading in Dawson county and
was on his way out with a load OF
supplies, his little nephew being with
him. Going down a steep and slippery
hill in the Grass Rrange section the
team started TO run and Morgan
jumped, holding the little boy. He
saved the child from injury but went
under the wheels himself.
Morgan while serving as a deputy
sheriff shot and killed a horse thief
several years ago. Later he had u
rifle duel with a horse thief being
chased by the Yellowstone officers,
wounded his man and brought him in.
For long time he had charge of the
horses on the big Cruise ranch at Flat
Willow. Morgan was frequently seen
in riding exhibitions.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-26
AMERICAN OPINION
OF FRENCH ALTERED

Paris. March 25.-The Temps, in It's
leader commenting on the suggestion
that Americans loan or give $1,OOO,-
100000 to France, says:
'In the difficult times in which we
live. it ', is ,.consoling to encounter
straightforward. disinterested ;, senti-
ments that reawaken nopes of a higher
humanity" -.-.,.. r. :
Referring to the friendship between
France and America, the Temps notes
that at the beginning of the Twentieth
century. what the Americans admired
in France, was no longer our force,
nor our ideals; it was not our virtues,
but the pleasures we offered. We ex-
ercised n lively attraction on them"
continues the paper. "but we lacked
prestige and authority. The Marne,
the User and Verdun have revised
American judgment Of France. For
years we talked to them of nothing but
literature and fashions The illumina :
ton of battle has shown them we had
other strings to our bow and from that
moment the friendship that lacked moi
fidelity, but substance was rcawak-
ened."
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-26
MONTANA MILITIA
GETS ORDERS
TO MUSTER

Helena, March 26.-coionel j. J. Nc
Guinness. commanding the Second
regiment. Montana national guard,
early this morning dispatched tele-
grams to company commanders
throughout the state and to Troop A.
Montana cavalry, informing them that
the regiment is called out. An Off
c'a' order from the war department
states merely that the guard is TO be
used "for the protection Of property"
All companies are required to recruit
70 war Ftrernth. $50 men and three Of
tieers, in their home towns before pro-
oeedinu to Fort William Henry Har-
rison near Helena for modification.
Acting Governor w. w. Mcdowell in
Butte received Tire orders. which also
came 70 The office Of the adiutant
general and inmedi ate'y cot into com.
~unic,t with Colonel McGurness.
Recruiting offices will be opened in
.he PRINCIPAL cities this morning.
The adiutant generals office has
been in receipt Of the fullest instruc-
tons as how to act in this emergency
FOR some weeks and it is believed mo-
Utilization will be accomplished in
few days. No further orders from the
war department. had been received this
morning.
Major Graham, in charge Of the
commssary. will open offices at Fort
Harrison this morning.
Lieutenant Colonel Caldwell, U. S.
A.. is here on an inspection trip and
will assist the state guard comma and
crs in mobilization.
The reoiment at war strength will
consist Of 2O02 men and Sc officers,
Troop A will have three officers and
105 mer--a total Of 2 1865 for Montana.
At least SO per cent ere veterans. hav-
ina spent tie sT~,mer and part of the
fall on the border.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-26
FRANCE PROTESTS
TO ALL NEUTRALS
Says No Motive Can Justify
Germans Devastation.

Paris, March 2J. The French
tatives in all neueral countries to pro-
test against acts of barbarism and
devastation on the part of the Ger
MANS" in territory evacuated by them
in Northern France. The full text of
the note, signed by Premier Ribot.
follows:
The government of the republic
now at it's gathering the elements of
protest which it intends sending to
neutral governments against acts of
barbarism and devastation committed
by the Germans in French territory
which they are evacuating.
At this time ] ask you to make
known to the government to which
YOU are accredited that we intend to
denounce before universal judgement
the unqualifiable acts INDUCED in by
the German authorities No motive
can justify the systematic devastation
of public monuments, artistic and his
torical. as well as public property, ac-
compnnied by violence against persons,
cities and villages in their entirety
have been pilaged, burned and de-
stroyed; private homes stripped to all
furniture. which the enemy has car
ried off; fruit trees have been torn
up or rendered useless for future pro-
lection: streams and wells have been
poisoned. The inhabitants, relatively
few in number, who have not been re-
moved, have been left with minimum
of rations. while the enemy seized
stocks supplied by the neutral re-
victualiZing commission that were des-
| tined for the civil population.
"You will point ont that this con-
Germs not acts destined to hinder the
operations of our armies, but OF
devastation having for its purpose the
ruin for years to come of one of the
| most fertile regions Of France
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-26
Dwellers in Devastated Land
Suffered Two Years and
Half in Silence.
NO CHILDREN REMAIN
OVER 12 YEARS OF AGE
President Poincare Visits
Wasted Territory Amid
Touching Scenes.

With the French Armies In France,
from Staff Correspondent of the AS
sociated Press. March rs. Via London.
A visit by President Poincare and
his cabinet of senators and deputies
yesterday to Noyone, Roye, Nesle and
Ham developed some of the most pa
thetic spectacles Of the war.
Old men and women, who with chill
dren under 12 years of age are all
the humans the Germans left behind
them, forgot their two and half years
of suffering during which they stoical-
~ repreSSed tears of rage and went
with JOY as they were surrounded by
the official representatives of France.
In Noyon We're assembled not only
the remaining stricken population of
the town but refugees from villages
and farms toward st. Quentin, whom
the army in retreat had driven back
into the devastated zone.
Never Despaired.
1T was hard to bear, but we never
despaired of the arrival some day of
the French troops in pursuit of the
invaders was the general statement
made by the people. They left us
Without money and without food said
another person, but with all their
methods and science there was one
thing they could not deprive us Of
faith. We knew deliverance was at
hand
NJ. Poincare and his suite inspected
the ruins of Ham. where 13 tons of
explosives were used in three double
charges to blow up the historic ruins
of the fortress with the famous dun
geon of Joan of Luxembourg. Where
stood the high towers and massive
walls of this great stronghold which
held the Spanish army in check in the
18th century, are now nothing but
Gaping craters filled with water.
5o-Foot Holes.
At the junction of the Noyon and
Nesle roads at Ham where a mine
was sprung just before the Germans
left. is an excavation so feet wide
This is sample of what the Germans
have done at every Crossroad The
magnitude of this work Of destruction
may be immagincd from the pains
taken to destroy the castle at Ham
The cost of explosives alone is es.
timated at $4,000 francs.
In Ham there were found a con.
siderable number of cases of mum.
tions which Is taken as an indication
that the Germans were being hare
pressed there.