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The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-31
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received
until IL a. m. Jan. Z, 1917 at the of.
flee of the Divisional Road Commits.
sion for the Third Division of Alas
ka, for the construction of a bridge
across the Nizina River near Youngs
Creek as provided for in the Session
Laws of Alaska, Capter so. H b No.
II. Said Bridge to be a pile bridge of
416 bents, 6225 feet to be the total
length. Proposals must be made OUT
in triplicate and accompanied by a
bond signed by two sureties for the
full amount of the bid, said bord to
be of full force only in case the con.
tract is awarded to the bidder Bid.
ders will bid for the whole of the
bridge and will also make a separate
Did per lineal foot for the bridge be.
ginning at station 0-5, up to the
amount of $4,000.
The above work must be performed
according to the specifications and
conditions on file at the office of the
Divisional Road Commission at Val
deg Alaska and at tho off;oo os The
Alaska Transfer Co., Cordova, the
Chitina Hotel, Chitina; and the post
office at Mccarthy, Alaska, where a
copy of the same with form of con-
tract may be seen, and proposal forms
obtained.
bidder, enclosed in a plain, sealed
Proposals must be signed by the
envelope and addressed to the Divis-
ional Road Commission, Valdez, AL.
aska, and be plainly marked "Pro.
posals for the Construction of the
Nizina Bridge"
The right is hereby reserved to re.
ject any and all bids.
JAMES e. WILSON,
Chairman Divisional Road Com.
Third District. Territory of Alaska
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-31
SCENES BEHIND
THE LINES ARE
DESCRIBED
(By Associated Press)

BEHIND BRITISH LINES IN
FRANCE, Dec. 31-There is a broad
road which runs like a spinal column
across the north of France. which the
British private has nicknamed the
Road to Victory" His fondness for
this road is perhaps due to the fs ct
that it is broader, better paved, and
more direct than most other roads,
being one of those highways which
Napoleon laid out many generations
ago.
Over this Road to Victory" there
moves never-ending procession of
transport of the most varied charac-
ter. Standing at cross road. one
sees first group of four wagons;
theirs is pleasant load, for they car
ry rations-clean wholesome yellow
SSS0SSi o6oOo VI Dl illlt
white bread in sacks, chests of tea,
sugar, jam, timed butter and bully
beef, sacks of potatoes and onions,
sides of frozen beef and mutton.
Behind the ration carts follow a
string of twenty great hooded motor
lorries laden with lumber of various
kinds. Eacy lorry in this group car
ries its name proudly on it's side, the
names taken from Dickens charact-
ers-Betsy Prig, Martin Chulzzlewit,
Micawber, Oliver Twist, Mr.. Bundle,
Sairey Camp, and others Some are
carrying "duckboards," which are lit
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-31

tie sections of skeleton sidewalk for
foot traffic over the mud. Others are
laden with "trukey trots,' little wood
en- bridges for shell holes. Still 9TH
ers have long bundles of brushwood
"fascines" for filling in hollow places
in the roads. Yet others have lengths
of beech planking for corduroy roads.
Next in line behind the lorries is a
battery of field guns painted in a
strange motley of=greens, browns and
yellows. The horses are in the pink
of condition, their coats agleam, their
drivers tanned brick-red by exposure.
After the guns come long strings of
pack mules wearing brown canvas
carriers" from the pockets of which
peep the cleaning cases of eighteen
FOUNDER shells, or the squat yellow
bodies of field howitzer ammunition.
The mule is certainly doing his bit
in this war. Flooding and patient,
he works his ten or twelve hours a
day back and forth between dump
and gun position, mostly under she'll
fire, always through roads muddy and
wet and shell-torn.
So the long column moves onward
under the reckoning hand of the mill
tary policeman at the cross roads.
More lorries pass, filled with men all
singing Justify. Then come two strange
looking tractors hauling big howitz-
ers; labor battalion marching for
ward to work and carrying shove1s
instead of rifles; more mules; more
lorries-an endless procession always
going forward along this great road
And the road itself, on which the
traffic never ceases day or night
moves always, pushing further and
further forward to the east.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-31
a Song For the New Year.

a Song For the New Year.
A song for the New Year, EXultant its
hours
The dust of defeat hath not sullied its
flowers,
But fancy hath dipped them in rosea dew.
And brought them, all blooming IN beau
ty, to youi
A song for the New Year! A clarion
strong;
Achievement through service. refreshment
through song!
No mountain too mighty for faith TO re-
move;
No labor too lowly, TRANSPORTED by love
A song for the New Year! A message Of
joy;
May never discord its music alloyl
But, growing in sweetness and melody
clear.
May 1t ever inspirit and strengthen and
cheer.
Ernest Neal Lyon In Reader.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-31

John NJ. WHY'S o. Toledo, o., chair
man OF the national committee charged
by the secretaries of war and the navy
with the raising of fund of $3.50, 900
to provide for the welfare of soldiers
and sailors In all training camps and
posts during their hours of freedom
from duty.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-31

If you want printing of any kind
call up the Times office.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
TIE WORK or THE COLLEGE
CLUB FOR THIS YEAR

CLUB FOR THIS YEAR
The program planned for the meet
inGs OF tire College club contemPlates
suggestive series OF studies Of in
llnenCes at work that may be forma-
tive in the rex obstruction OF the
I world after this CataClysmic war Is
over.
The rebuilding Of the devastated
world il the greatest task ever de
mandci Of men. and those who may
! Je called UP tn serve in this crisis
should face tho problems and reesti-
mate religion. philosophy and the con-
Duct of life.
The subjects treated will be mater
ial reconstruction along the lines OF
art. music, the drama, religion and
sociology.
l. The first meeting Of the year will
be on Tuesday afternoon, October Is,
at $3.50 O'Clock, at the Christian
church on kewalO street.
a half hour Of friendly intercourse
in hich to greet new members will
be followed by musi,. a short talk on
conservation by our Mrs. Alexander,
and a paper on material Reconstruct
tiOu After the War" by Mr.. Joel Z.
Cox.
On Friday. October ). Mrs. Forbes
home. IJ4S Wilder avenue, will be
open at . O'Clock in the morning to
all college club members who would
like to do Red rrsso work as college
club unit.
Come prepared to sew or knit for a
Nanh "a
able.
Those wishing to work all day are
asked to bring a picnic lunch.
d A drama reading circle will be
: formed under the leadership Of Miss
Anna Reid.
All those wishing to Join this cir
Gle please notify Miss Benedict or
Miss Peterson.
/ a circle Of college club members
to read together along the lines OF
economic reconstruction after the
war. has been suggested as a pos
sible activity of the club which would
be OF great interest. Those inter
J ested in forming such a group will
please notify Miss Antoinette Fob
! ter.
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GIVE PICNIC SUPPER FOR FOR
MER RESIDENTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Warren enter
! tanned at an informal picnic supper at
the Outrigger club Saturday evening
! in compliment to MIR. and Mrs. Walter
/ Kendall of Portland, Oregon, who are
at the Young for few weeks visit.
Five years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall
resided here and were very popular.
| Asked to meet them Saturday were
| Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Guild, the latter
! formerly of Portland, and Mr. Martin
of Berkeley, who is here for few
days before continuing his trip to Fiji
and Australia.
| Last week Mr.. and Mrs Warren en-
tertained a party of eight on a trip
around the island. and picnic in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall.
! Mrs. J. A. Rogers, formerly Miss
Ethel Spalding, came today on the
! Matsonia for visit. Her husband,
! Captain Rogers, is now stationed at
Syracuse, n Y, in the artillery ser
, vice
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10

Miss Edith Cold will tell Of Ter
work in Turkey among the Armenians
at the midweek service of Central
Union church tonight at $50. While
at Hadjin Miss Cold had most re-
markable experiences and her account
of conditions in that empire is OF
great interest, particularly at this
time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10
CLIFFORD kIMBALL AT
HAIEK

HALEk ULANI
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Kimball have
moved into Halekulani from Haleiwa,
where they have been for the past
seven years. Mr.. kimbalrs manage
ment of Halekulani will, without
doubt, bring as congenial a set of
hotel guests to his new hotel as it
did during his stay at Haleiwa. The
service set in Honolulu will, without
doubt, made Halekulani their home
while here. Already Gen. Wiser has
taken cottage and later Mrs. Wiser
will arrive. Col. and Mrs. Charles
Woodward will move there next week
and reservations for local folk of
Halekulani under Mr.. KimbalI bids
fair for the success Of the hotel.
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ROSS-KANEWANUI NUPTIALS
Gordon c. Ross and Miss Mary Ka-
newanui were married last night in
St Andrews cathedral. the ceremony
being performed by the Rt. Rev. H.
Bond Restarick. bishop of Honolulu.
The witnesses were Mrs. l.. E. Col
Inns and the brides grandmother. Fol
lowing the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross were rendered a reception at
rs Beretania street. Mr.. Ross is con-
nected with the Oahu Railway &
Land Co, while his bride is a grad
uate of Kamehameha school for girls,
1915. and taught school at Aiea for
some time.
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GROIN DE GUERRE
1t has been interesting and highly
gratifying to hear that Miss Ethel
Crocker and Nine. Joseph dc Buyer
Cthe former Miss Daisy Polk have
been decorated with Croix dc G,lerre
by President Poincaire. Miss Croker
and Nine. de Buyer have been in
France for more than a year engaged
in relief work.
Will Crocker has joined a French
school OF artillery and is hoping that
he may be transferred to the AmerI-
can army on the completion OF his
Courses. F. Chronicle, Sept. %.
:. = +
Mrs. Dickson Mott is in the hospi-
tai having undergone an operation
for appendicitis.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10

A DINNER AT THE PLEAsANTON
The Pleasanton was the setting for
a very pretty dinner on Saturday even
Ing over which Miss A. NJ. Gross
and Miss A. Bostelman presided as
hOstesses. A basket filled with red
carnations made very attractive CEN
ter ornament. Miss Gross and Miss
Bostelman's guests were Mr.. Allan
Renton, Mr.. Gordon Glib, Mr.. Sidney
Carr and Mr.. Fahney.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10

H. E. Boothby was in town today be-
fore proceeding to Hilo to become as
sociated with the editorial depart
ment of the Hilo Tribune He arriv,
cd on the Matsonia. At one time he
was managing editor of the Call.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10


Mrs. W. H. Shiptnan was an ar
rival from Hawaii on Tuesdays
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10


Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Gait arrived
on Tuesday from Hilo.
Z. !. =
Mrs. Homer Ross arrived from TIilc
on Tuesday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-10

ARRIVAL FROM HONOLULU
A cordial welcome awaits Mrs. c. P.
Killing, who with party of friends,
will arrive Tuesday from Honolulu.
She will be the guest at the Fairmont
Hotel while in this city. Mrs. Kling
is the daughter of Senator William
A. Clark Of Montana and a sister of
Charles A. Clark. A number of
pleasant entertainments will be ar,
ranged in honor of her sojourn.-S. F.
Chronicle, Sept. Is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
School Life

The school library was opened on
Monday morning for the use of the
pupils. Myrtle Soules, Florence New
Grill and Myrtle Treat were appoint
ed librarians.
The first football game of the sea-
SON was played with the South high
of Grand Rapids. The Bedding team
put up better fight than the score
of 70 to 0 showed. 1t is a good thing
for the boys to come up against hard
material atnthe beginning of the sea-
SON. The next game will be with
Grand Rapids Union high, Coach
Reed still has hopes of champion
ship team.
The Seniors started their social
year well with beefsteak roast last
Thursday evening.
Monday night the Seniors enter
tanned for Mr.. Pellet at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Hockstad. All had
a fine time. Mr.. Pellet expects to
be called for service soon. He has
won place inthe hearts of the stud
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Harrison and
George Nelson of near Greenville,
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Elkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Written of
Harvard visited Mr.. and Mrs. K. l..
Brooks Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Milo Brown and chill
dren, and Frank Rowland and family
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jay Norton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Ockerberg spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will Davis,
near Rockford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Partridge en-
tertained the following company at
dinner Sunday-Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
Partridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Whit
tie, all of CORTLAND and "Bud" Con-
nell of Belding.
Mrs. Harlan Weller had the mis-
fortune to sprain her ankle last week,
but is able to be around the house
again.
Mrs. A. A. Norton and daughter,
Ruth, Mrs. Ida Matice and daughter,
Bernice, motored to Edmore Sunday
to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Bookey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Foy visited their
daughter, Miss Marguerite Foy, of
Grand Rapids Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie Randell of
Sparta spent the weekend with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cass
Madison. Miss Cassie Madison re-
turned home with them and will at
tend school at Sparta this year.
While returning from the Grand
Rapids fair Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Smith
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
THE GRINNELL INQUEST
CLOSED WEDNESDAY

The inquest held on the accidental
death of Irving Grinnell was closed
in Justice Spencer's court Wednes-
day i'm charge of Prosecuting Attor-
ney j. Clyde Watt.
The testimony of Edward Shindorf
and Howard Chickering was taken be-
fore the jury composed of Lloyd Un-
derwood, w. r. Menkee, Frank JOS
lin, Ora Collier, Hiram Miner and
w. G.. Little. After careful consid-
Grafton of the matter they returned
the following verdict:
"That he came to his death
while coming down the road one
and one-half miles south of Beld-
ing on a motorcycle. At an un-
usual speed he collided with Ed
? ward Shindorf, who was driving
horse and buggy and the cause
in our judgment being a defec-
tive light and upon seeing said
Shindorf coming applied the
brakes with, such violence that
said motorcycle swerved into
the rig. We also exonerate Ed
ward Shindorf from all blame"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

ents and we are verys orry to see him
go. ~
The sopnomores are planning to
have hike and roast up the river
Friday night.
The members of last years faculty
entertained Mr.. Pellet at Mrs.
Holmes residence Wednesday even
Uing. All the new teachers were in
.vited.
Mr.. Nicholas is the new manual
training teacher who takes the place
of Mr.. Harrison until someone can be
found TO fill his place. Both Mr.. Har-
rison and Mr.. Nicholas have been
called TO Battle Creek
Ruth Edwards, IT, will attend
Ypsilanti this year.
Margaret Cusser, IT, and Esther
Pinkham, '16, will attend Ann Arbor
Miss Travis will join Miss Eaton
In Ann Arbor this yeare both having
taken up work there. k. 49,
The following class officers have
been elected: Standardization Steele,
president; Selma Little, vice-presi-
dent: Howard Insley, secretary; Nor
ma O'Dell, treasurer; Mr.. Pellet and
Mr. Hockstad, sponsors.
Juniors-Ray Forman, president;
Alice. Bliss, vice-president; Mozelle
Hicks, secretary; Irwin Hanson,
treasurer; Mr.. Reed, sponsor.
Sophomores-Lorna Vincent, presi-
dent; Alfredo Wells, vice. president;
Gladys Burs. secretary and treasur-
err: Miss Little. sponsor.
Freshmen-Maude Bignell, presi-
dent; Aileen Armstrong, vice-presi-
dent; Myrtle Covert, secretary and
treasurer; Miss Underwood, sponsor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
The BELDING BANNER

which time her daughter, Mae, and
her other children have been con-
stantly in attendance, endeayoring
to alleviate her distress and make her
last hours as comfortable as possible.
The deceased has been resident
here for more than thirty years and
was an excellent mother, who will be
greatly missed by the children and
relatives, ~
The funeral Sunday was very large
ly attended by her old neighbors and
friends and many flowers bore silent
testimony of RESPECT. Rev. A. j..
Blair of the Congregational church
spoke words of comfort to the ber-
eaved ones. Mrs. l.. Nj. Berry ac-
Beaatfs by Mrs sr0a Goem saeg
"Some Day Well Understand
Nearer My God To Thee" Amid
masses of beautiful flowers she was
laid to rest in River Ridge cemetery
beside the husband, who preceded her
to the great beyond by only eight
months and fifteen days. ah
Viola. Witt was born in Otisco, May
g, 1852. She was married to William
E. Choate February 8, 1869 at Or
leans, Michigan, and died at her home
in this city September 20, 1917, she
having resided in Bedding continuous
ly since December, 1887.
To. mourn their loss are four chill
dren--James E., Bert E., Olive Mae,
Mrs. Minnie Getting and son-in-law,
Nicholas Getting, all of whom were
with her during her illness of sixteen
weeks; also one sister, Mrs. Adelia
Kelsey of Bayard, Iowa, and one
brother, Eli Witt, who resides on the
old homestead.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

j. Adam Bede says our old co-Iab-
orer in the vineyard, Col. Roosevelt,
would be president today if he hadn't
got nervous in 1912, and now Wood
row Wilson won't even let him go to
Europe and snatch the crown of the
Kaiser. When he made his first
snatch in America there was nothing
leftsbut Vermont and Utah, and that
was only practice game. If he
could get just one swipe at Europe
there would be nothing left of the
German Empire but bottle of beer
and picture of Bismarck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

The marriage of Mr.. Morey Raby
and Miss Fife ingalls, took place at
the Methodist parsonage Saturday
evening, Rev. w. E. Doty perform
ed the ceremony.
Mr.. Raby drove to, the parsonage in
his car and while the couple were
having the nuptial knot tied bunch
of young people decorated the auto
with old shoes, rice and other evil
dences of congratulations
The bride is a Greenville girl and
the groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Raby.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
REDUCE THE TEMPERATURES

The fuel administrator has urged
that as a measure of economy i'm the
use of coal the American people re-
duce the temperature of their fur
nace-heated houses at least five de-
grees this winter, or from about 20
to about So degrees. This ought to
involve no hardship or even discom-
fort for the public in general, the
regular English standard being 62
degrees and foreigners in general re-
garding American houses is uncom-
fortably hot in winter. Too hot they
are in multitudes of instances, often
registering temperature of rs or
over. 1t is said that most medical
authorities will enthusiastically in
dorse Mr.. Garfeld's recommendation,
regarding a temperature of 65 de-
grees as much more wholesome than
the higher temperature American
householders usually bask in.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Of Greenville stopped and looked over
the new Masonic temple, Mrs. Smith
was former matron of Venus chap
ter and was very enthusiastic in her
praise Of the new hall.
Mrs. Eugene Elliott of Greenville
called on Mrs. Jay Norton Friday
afternoon, while attending the set
ting Of the new furnace for the new
hall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
Boosters' Auction Held

The third merchants auction will
be held on Main street this Wednes-
day evening at 7:15. The second one
was held a week ago and the attend
ance was much larger than at the
first sale. At the roll call George
Gotta was awarded the prize a Their
mos bottle. Some good merchandise,
useful to everyone, will be sold to-
night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

DEATH MESSENGER
CALLS MRS. CH0ATE

The death of Mrs. Viola Choate oc-
Cured last Thursday, after number
of weeks of patient suffering, during
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Card of Thanks.-We desire to
thank the neighbors and friends for
their assistance, and for the beautiful
flowers and especially to Mr.. john
son and Rev. c.. NJ. Pease, in our ber-
pavement.
e. Mrs. Henry Klingensmith
and family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Card of Thanks.-We desire to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks to the
friends and neighbors for their many
acts of kindness and words of sympa-
thy during the illness and death of
our mother. Also for the many beau
tiful flowers, especially do we thank
the Sons and Daughters of Veterans
for. their sympathy and aid at this
time also those who so kindly donated
their autos.
James Z. Choate,
Bert +. Choate,
Olive Mae Choate,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Gotting.
We are told that Aaron stayed up
the hands of Moses, but there is no
record of what he got.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Card of Thanks.-We want to
thank all of the friends, neighbors
and employers of the mill for the
beautiful flowers and their kindness
shown us during our recent bereave-
ment. Mrs. Julia Grinnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Grinnell
and family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
SEEING MICHIGAN"
FEATURE THIS WEEK

In addition to the regular and
many weekly features of the Banner
which makes il so popular with its
readers, this week is given an entirely
new feature. The Banner secured the
right from the United Weekly Trav-
eler to reproduce one of his special
articles Seeing Michigan" on the
local Bedding Bros. 4 Co., industries.
The article is written in an easy style
and is featured with some choice
photographs of local scenes.
The big. special feature starts on
page three You will want to read
every word of it. Such articles
boost Bedding and Michigan.
Former Resident of Grattan
Adelbert Huntky, who has been
here few days Visiting relatives and
old friends went to Detroit before
leaving for his home in Arkansas. He
is a veteran of the Civil war and en-
listed at Grattap Center, where. he
was in business IN the early days. He
attended the reunion of his company
te Benton Harbor recently. After
the war he was in business in Petos-
key and about thirty years ago left
for the west. He finds many changes
here during the past quarter Of CEN
fury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-07
TAKE MANY PRISONERS
Most of Captives Are Boys, 10, Their
Spirit and Morale Broken.

London, May Prisoners are be-
ing taken by the British at Bullecourt.
Reuters correspondent at the front
telegraphs in his account of the heavy
fighting progress in and around Bulle-
court today
The correspondent wires: Our
guns thru daylight and darkness con-
tinue to pound the German positions.
These positions being only improvised
and very different in defensive quail
ties from the old, permanent front out
of which we have driven the Ger
mans, their losses are steadily mount
ing to an appalling total.
Among the prisoners taken in the
earlier stages of the fighting SO per
cent were boys of 10. Their morale
was very poor, which is attributed to
the fact that they have a clearer con-
ception of conditions in Germany than
their older comrades and realize the
hopelessness of the struggle"