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MORAL SAFEGUARDS.

One great advantage to the African
OF this separation Is that he can be
always under the care of the medical
men who know him at home; vino
understand his constitution, hills
wants and his diseases. He remains
under the sole control and care Of
the officers and non.commissioned
of1cers who superintended his re-
cruitment and training, under who,
perhaps. he has fought an African
campaigns. and, who are proud Of
the splendid soldiers whom they com.
mand Under such men the "Tirail-
leur" Is at his best, and has rendered
brilliant service to that France which
KNOWS and appreciates his worth,
abotiI as soldier and man.
10 This separation likewise facilitat q
the protection OF the African from
the dangers arising from the vast
and sudden change In his moral en-
vironment to the temptations of CIV
illzation, and undue exaltation from
the fattery, attentions and almost
alteration showered on him, and the
subsequent disillusion,. TO this end
he Is surrounded in his quarters by
an accumulation of those, . triflles
which give 'home atmosphere"
There he finds the camp laid out az.
ter the manner and, as much as Is
possible, In the style sfof mis- own
country, with native foods, native
music, dances and songs. He can sit
OH a mat woven In his homo, under
a covering Of his own country thatch,
and, surrounded by his compatriots,
indulge in his beloved "palavers,"
and discuss with his intimates the
news Of home, the latest letter, the
health Of the old folk, and the pican-
sninnies waiting for his return.
In this way his African spirit and
mentality are preserved, and he is
protected from the contamination
and degeneration OF contact with the
.purlious OF an advanced civilization,
Of which he would probably see only
the worst side II left to wander at
large. Thus the first OF the two ques-
tons has been answered in tho affirm.
alive and 1t has been proved that
with proper attention to his hygiene,
and given sufficient supplies Of warm
clothing, and good food end shelter.
the tropical African supports the
European winter and loses mono OF his
high soldierly qualities. .
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UNDER SHE'LL FIRE.

/, The second question has received
an equally affirmative answer from
all the officers who have commanded
tho "Tirailleurs" in the flerciest can
nonades Of the war. The only, occa-
sion for raising the question at all
was the fact that in his own country
the African Is accustomed to open
warfare, to the charge upon the
enemy, and the clash Of hand to hand
combat with crossed weapons. This
style of fighting calls for quite diff
ferent type OF courage from the grim
endurance required to submit to a
prolonged bombardment by heavy ar
tillery under which, no reply being
possible, the soldier must contain him
self calmly by an effort Of the will
until the order to act comes from his
officer. But to this trial also the
Senegalese has proved himself equal.
Here Is the official record OF Fako.
DOumbia, Of the 51st Senegalcse bat
talon: Serving at the observation
post OF the trench he, was three times
buried by roiestiies, three times re-,
leased himaoif and resumed his post
wit,s The gFeatSt calmness. Contin-
aed on duty 5Sstil relieved by the
coInmandant OF MS company lt
Fort Douamont, which had gained
renown for It's obstinate and pro
longed defense by the French during
the German rush on Verdun in 1916,
was defended by the. Huns with equal
obstinacy when the French began
their counter-attack this year. but
was recaptured at last. In the course
Of the attack battalion of the "Ti-
raiEeurs," together with one Of the
Po.lus. was held up by an artillery
barrage in front and machine gun fire
on the TANKS. A veteran lieutenant
of the "Tirailleurs" cautiously rails.
ing his head, shouted to his men,
Glow now, 'Tirailleurs' "are we go.
ing to stick here?" Forward" The
"Tirailieurs" bounded forth carrying
the "Poilus" with Them in their rush ;,
They passed he barrage, and captur-
Ing the fort, raised the tri-color once
more upon it's walls.
THE HIGHEST TEST.
mn .0b
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ARRIVAL IN FRANCE.

At the time that the French Gov
eminent decided to- make use Of sAf-
rican troops for the defense Of tho
soil OF rance, It took measures to re,
duce to q minimum the consequences
to them of their sudden removal from
their tropical climate to the bleak
conditions Of Western Europe and g.
winter campaign, q task made moro
difficult by the total disturbance OF
normal conditions caused by the Ger
man invasion. The first was to leave
the African troops under the officers
who had served with them In their
own countries. who understood their
wants, their habits and their preju-
dices, and In many cases spoke their
languages. In this way their conf
dence was gained and the beat SER
vice obtained from them, as was wit
messed by the conduct Of "Les Tir-
railleurs" in Belgium, at Arras and
Verdun, in Champagne and in the
Dardanelles. where they showed them
selves qualified to take their places
beside the best troops in Europe. The
worst enemy which the African
troops had to face was the cold, an
enemy more cruel, more subtle and
more persistent than the Germans
against which courage and military
skill were Of no avail, and whose at
tacks We're the more dangerous be-
cause the Africans in their native
countries with the exception Of those
coming from the hilly parts Of the
Southern Soudan or Fonta-D jallon)
mad never experienced temperature
below 10 degrees G. $50 degrees F.)
Even this temperature would only
occur during the early morning hours,
the increasing power of the sun, as
he rose above the horizon. rapidly
driving away the, chill along with the
morning mist. The only defense en-
ployed, or required, against this pass,
Ing chill was to put on a thicker
cloak or drapery, or to crouch over
the lighted braz!er till the suns rays
asserted their power They were
therefore entirely ignorant Of the
precautions necessary to counteract
the severe and prolonged cold OF a
European winter.
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FOOD.

With few exceptions, the African
troops have taken we'll to the regula-
ton ration of the French army, show.
4 ing splendid prediction for tho
breed and most OF them even Mus.
Inns, have developed taste for
French wine, without, however, fall
ing into excess or abuse in its use.
Ihe only complaint made was that
the ration was a bit short" This
arose from most OF them being hab-
ituated to an almost purely vegetable
diet, OF which a larger quantity Is
REQUIRED than when considerable
portion Of the daily food consists OF
meat There We're never any cases Of
malnutrition. When actually at the
front 1t was impossible to supply
them with anything except the reg
ular army ration, but in the depots,
rest quarters the experiment Of Civ
ing them their native diet has been
carried out with great success. BY
the Kindness. care, and forethought
OF the "Comite d,Assistance aux
Troupes Noires'' the members of, the
various races on entering the refec-
tory can enjoy the food and even the
dainttos of their native countries.
Rice from the Guinea Coast, mfllet
from the Soudan, ,Couscous from
Mandingoland, "fonio" frora Fouta,
palm oil from the Ivory Coast and
Daihomey, ground nuts from Senegal,
prepared by native cooks skilled in
their native cuisine, are set before
the different groups who, enjoying
their meals to the accompanimant Of
their native music, can forget for a
time both the tolls Of war and the
5rigors OF Europe's austera climate;
can almost imagine themselves back
In their own sunny and beloved
homes. and the MohammeGan,. i, while
chewing his kola from Korakry, can
tell his beads with the eane fervor
and gratitude to Allah as if seated
under tho palm beside the mosque OF
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THE FIRST WINTER.

By September 1915, all the African
troops had been amply provided with
thick clothing suitable for winter
wear, and warm blankets and other
coverings In addition to the "regu-
lation" kit provided by the Ministry
OF War private beneficunance over
whelmed the "Tirailleurs" with gifts
Of winter comforts. Unfortunately,
the distribution of these gifts was
UNEQUAL. favorites receiving super-
fluffy Of gifts while others less pop
ular. received hardly enough. Again
the men did not regard these private
gifts with the same respect has the
regulation supplies, which were gov
eminent property" and therefore did
not hesitate to give them away or to
stake them at their favorite games.
It thus frequently happened that the
man who had been proudly display
ing himself. and perspiring, in three
or four sweaters at once, would, a
few hours later, be shivering in his
regimental overcoat because the luck
Of the game had gone against him.
This habit brought from their homes,
OF henping on coverings, the cold was
one Of the most diif1cult to break and
led to mach suffering. A Bambara,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
MUNlTiON SOLDIERS.

Munltion workers today are soldiers
~ Nv real sense as those who man
the trenches. Makers OF cartrldgca
or shells perform as vital a service "a
those who fire them. And in the hmm
drum performance OF their duty may
undergo as great peril and face death
as bravely.
Explosions in several of our mimi.
ton plants lately have emphasized the
peril OF the work. AT best, a nowder
or shell factory is no place for a
coward. When to the normal danger
~ added the menace Of incendiary OK.
plcsions caused by enemies or traitors
brave man cannot be blamed Tor
shrinking, II death must be faced, ii
~ easier to face an open foe.
The women and girls who were Kill
I'D or wounded in the recent disaster
In the Eddystone works were struck
down In the service Of their country
as surely as any trooped who fell Ia
Mexico or any soldier who may fall in
France. The fact that women yolun.
tarily 80 into this porilous occupation |
IN such numbers proves their natural
courage, and disposes once for all Of
the old sex'criticism that women can't \
defend their country" Women are as
willing and capable munition workers
40 mon, and therefore as good soldiers.
They should be recognized as such.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
NATIONAL PRohiRlrloN


VIII tase war drive lis into national
prohibition of the. liquor traffic, as ii
has driven nearly all the other belig.
crents7 The issue has suddenly be,
come vital. Prohibition leaders are
already laying plans for blk drive
against King Alcohol az soon as con.
gress has It's urgent military leglsla.
tlon out Of the way Tho dry states
are being urged to bring all their In.
flucnce to bear for the enlightenment
Of the wet states, End there viii be a
concerted effort to set before the
whole country the ies5o.r taught BY
thu war experience Of other nations.
Russia, Of course, Ii the great Ok.
ample. From the most drunken Of ma.
lions, llpssla has become tho most 80.
per. Never was there such d lesson
n teetotalism. It has meant the moral
md economic Regeneration Of Rassia.
and prevented military collapse.
INC other powers furnish sobrlaty
texts nearly AZ effective France bas
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
Mary Baker Eddy Memorial Cemetery cambus

The beautiful memorial to MARY
Baker Eddy, tho Dscoyerer and Found
or OF Christian Science. has beer
turned over to The Christian Science
Board OK Directors by Ebert s. Bar
low of New York City who held the
contract for it5 construction.
The memorial. which Ia at Mt. Au-
burn cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. has
required over year and half to
complete. The fund for Its construc-
ton. amounting to over s150,0o0, was
first announced by the directors in
June, 1911, and was some time ago
fully subscribed. These contributions
have been made As expressions OF
sentiment by Christian Scientists
throughout the world.
The site on which the mAmorial IA
located Is not only one of great nat
urnl beauty, bat On account of it's
grade has rendered possible more
picturesque and interesting treatment
INTELLECTUALLY than would be possi-
Bile on q perfect level lot. The plot,
which u approximately so feet square
slopes gradually from the level Of
the roadway to the lake with a drop
Of about ten feet The memorial con
sists OF n circular open colonnade of
eight columns. resting upon stylo-
bate OF three steps, surrounded on the
front by q circular platform slightly
above the natural grade. from which
platform O double flight OF steps leads
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

70 lower. platform al the lakes edSa.
lily scheac has no prototype and Is
llcreiy screen Of columns open to
Gle.
!he material used for the memorial
y Bethel white granite, the inscrip-
llon ID the frie2a and upon the TOP Of
the pylons being Of white bronze set
deep into the stone work. The detail.
which on account Of the Size OF tho
reproduction is only indicated ia en-
ureiy loral in form and free in treat
ment, the wild rose and the morning
glory being used as the main motives.
i y interesting INTELLECTUALLY to
note that while 1t Is extremely free in
treatment and notat an conventional.
II is generally very classic in feeling,
Fhe extreme width Of the memorial ID
about fifty feet, and the colonnade il
eighteen feet In diameter. The col
unans themselves arc fifteen feet in
height and are similar in general
character to those In the Clepsydra
OF Andronlcus OF cyrrhus. The large
pylons were exhibited at the Ameri-
can Institute Of Architecture in New
York a short time ago and experts
pronounced them the finest pieces Of
carved granite ever executed.
The architect il Eggrton swartwout
OF New York City who designed the
new Gaorge Washington memorial.
tlie new Missouri statn capitol and the
new Federal building III Denver.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
Henry James Advsrbs.

Stevenson spotted the unconscionable
repetition of certain adjectives in
Epucrick Hudson" but probably the
most marked characteristic Of Henry
James style is his passion for adyerbs
ana advcrbial clauses. lie is the most
adyerbial Of English writers. You will
ind more adverbs 10 the page than
even IN Meredith. And he had quaint
habit OF putting the adverb before
'he verb, when most writer's would
put 1t after. One Of his ladies' for Ok.
amples ire taken at random thank.
l'llly fclt,' another quite beautifully
ana tcnderly smiled" And after ali"
crops up all over the place. But one
would not have these things altered
they were part Of the fhar. One does
object to them, however. III his imi.
tutors, who have learned the trick. but
missed the spirit behind it.-4London
Chronicle. Ba 9aHrsA#f4
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
I oNvicTs 10 RAISE FOOD.

&
While we're figuring out methods to
inetease our food production this year
why not follow Canadas example and
draft able-bodied convicts fer that pur-
pose?
"A representative Of the Dominion
government has been tuoring all tho
penitentiaries in Canada, making a
personal inspection OF the prisoners,
and discussing with wardens ways and
means Of putting them at farm work
during the summer. 1t is believed
tnat the. greater part Of the prison
population can be used In this manner.
alt's wise justifiable thing for the
community to do, and It's an excellent
thing for the prisoners themselves
the open.aii exercise and sunshine
quickly substitute a hoalthful glow for
the prison pallor, an erect and self.
respecting posture for the prison stoop
ana shuttle And as far al the public
is' concerned. It's vastly better than
makkins brushes or my other perfume
tory work to which 4conyicts are 50
often driven merely tokeap them busy.
VET them be made sennineIy produc-
WA creating the one thing that the
coahtry needs most.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

People do not grow Old so fast as
they used TO. Time was when the IA
Tiers and the mothers seldom lef,
home
They would not think of taking part
in any sort Of frivolous conversation.
Grandfather and father. too. went
around the house with dark as the
tomb sort Of face, and If the young
folk got too hilarious Tut, tut" sou
would hear them say.
Now sranddad enjoys a good play. a
football game, and a baseball game
makes him as young as the next one.
Bravo! That is the right idea. Don't
give up to the gray hairs.
Silver threads should not absorb all
the golden hues from your life
Keep abreast of the times. Read nm
SO you can converse with your chill.
dren on modern topics.
Interest yourself in their work and
their play. Help them play and You
VIII keep your heart young. Los An
geles Herald.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
COL. EVANS, PROMOTER, READ

the death of the late Con. H. H
Evans Of Aurora removes from our
midst one of Illinois old time legisla,
tors and financial gians.
Col Evans for years was a member
q the state legislature and for so
years past has been identified with
public utilities Of various kinds and
other financial enterprises Col Evans
was promoter and builder. and It
was due to his foresight and conf.
dence In the development of the coun.
trY that prompted him to invest his
earnings IN the many enterprises cal.
culated to. develop the resources of
dis home city and state. 1t was due
70 Col. Evans that the Yorkville. Nor.
rts electric line was constructed and
At the time Of his death he was actual.
" engaged in the building of the
Aurora, Mendoza and Western cleo
tric Railway. His plans provided for
= merger Of several electric lines en- |
terlng Aurora, which are the Aurora,
Plainneld and Joliet; Chicago, Aurora
and Dekalb; Fox and Illinois Upion
aHd Aurora. MENDOZA and Western
Ines i was also the purpose Of Col.
Rvans 70 connect the G. o. & P sys-
tep With Aurora by the Yorkville-Mor.
ria brnch. His affairs were in such
ce 9A that the work. can be-. con, l
tinted Y w. without interruption. He 70.
Hsined active and was able to manage
hlp business affairs up to the time OF
hls death. 'ft
fNe ~ /.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

fon'oited the use of all strong drink,
though permitting wines. England baa
greatly limited the liquor consumpt,on
win marked improvement in the
heaith and morals of its people. Ger.
many has enormously reduced her mo.
dnction and consumption Of alcoho,
80 has Italy. Several small European
nations. both belligercnts and peutr,,s
nave practically abolished alcoholic
beverages.
Designed at first to facilitate tho
mobilization and discipline Of troons
the antialcohol measures have cana
70 DO largely economic. They arc dc.
iended because they enable a nation
70 devote more energy to tho war
Ihey make munition workers more do.
pendable and productive They save
money for the purchase Of war bonds
And they save enormous quantities 81
grain which normally would 70 for
distilling or brewing liquor and turn u
70 use as food.
THIS last consideration may become
nc determining factor in the Amer. /
'an campaign for prohibition. At
Inc when the nation faces perilols
ood scarcity, the argument that We
ian lind better uses for our corn rvo
ma barley than to make whiskey and
'eer out OF them is sure to carry mach
weight. a good argument can als,
70 made for turning most of our exist.
ng supply of spirituous liquors jnto
commercial alcohol to be used as ma.
erial for explosives.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

To Lydia tie industrial power Of
the allcieil world belongs the honor
OF having issiirtl the first coined money.
ihe earliest Known coins were stamp
ed on one side with I; lion's head or
the figure of Il king with bow and auiv.
er. so far as we know the first coin.
age of gold dates from King Croesus of
Lydia. 1t Is impossible to say inst
what form the earliest money tmptliuu
pf exchanges took. Probably il was
cattle. from which our word pecnniary
comes. New York American.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
drink more WATER !;
+ kidneys BOTHER
kat leas meat and take Halh Ar Doc1n.
ache or Rladdaf trouble
Eeutralizes acids

Uric aeid IN meat excites <hS kidneya
they become overworked, ct slugRish,
ache, and feel like llmps Of lead. The
urine becomes cloudy; tho bladder y irri.
tated, and yon may DO obliged 10 eek r..
lief two Or three times. during Ire nirht
When the kidneys clog you must 6eIp
them flush of tic body's urinous waste
or you'll be real sick person shortly
At first you feel . dull misery In the kid.
ney region, you suffer from backache.
sick headache, dizziness, stomach ccts
sour, tongue coated and you feel rheu.
matte twingcs whom tho weather Il bad.
Eat less meat drink lots 81 watcr.
also get from any pharmacist four ounces
OF Jad Salts; take q tablespoonful
IN glass Of water before breakfast
for q few days and your kidneys viii
thcn act fine. This famous salts Il made
from the acid Of grapes and lemon iuice.
combined with lithia, and has been used
Tor. generations to clean clogged kidneys
and stimulate them to normal activity.
also to neutralize the acids Ia urine .
Y no longer Is source Of irritation.
thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, cannot Ia
fure;. makes q delightful efferycscent
Whitewater drink which everyone ehould
take now and then 70 keep tho kidnsya
clean and active. Druggists here ~
they sell lots Of Jad Salts I'd folks Who
believe in overcoming kidney trouble
while It IL only trouble.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

The larger map printed herewith shows
'ne "hole held OF the present operations
OH the west front. from Rheims to Ypres
the heavy black line marking the battle
'front.' as IT stood before the British began
their spring drive against the "Hlnden,
nurg line" The arrow indicates the part
plihe line where the British offensive was
launched and the dotted line the position
to which the Germans would retreat 10
straighten their front.
Inc smaller map shows the local posi-.
non eE the British advance in western
france, The solid black area covers the
ground gained In the iirsg days drive a.
oiieiahy reported by the British The
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
Much Like Oamoastenss.

woman he said, really ought to
= better orator than man"
Why 500" she asked.
hecause." he replied. ito n certain
extent 1t least she follows the meth.
Ids 0f that famed orator Demos
thburs"
IN what way?' she inquired, still
busy with the finishing touches of her
tctiet
You remember" he answered, "that
le'Hosthenes used to practice talking
with his mouth full of pebbles"
she hastily took the pins out of her
nnuth and informed him that he was
I. mean pld thing anyway. New York
Times m-s
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

1t has been said that AsiHtic natmns
eXeelled others IN the use ut the sling
and the singers OF M ancient army
t'scd their little weapons with terrible
effect. These natives have such Skill"
SAYS one old historian, "thnt II very
Sarely happens that they nlSs their
nm. what makes them so great In
the use Of the sling il the training xiv.
IN them from their earliest years 5y
tstif mothers. who set up II piece Of
bread hung ut the end OF n rod for a
target and let their children remain
without food until tiloy have hit it,
when the child VINO is the victor re.
ewes the bread ns tile reward OF his
skill and patience"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


Waronika Liebe to Joseph ]
A Vender wl0ft SIPS f. s...
Celia H. Shaver & h to Grover
G Daniels 1t s b 40 Streator
W A Smith & W TO Thos II.
Carroll e " Its 5, 6 b 5 I'm
derhiifs add Crotty .....s
Ole Erickson &w to Geo Err.
ickson VIZ swh 2l.34-5. 49,.
Jno NJ Poole ct al to Achille
Vizzani 1t 2 b Is Marseilles
Ole Erickson to Kmte II Knut.
eson els swA 2l-34-4 ....
Quit Claim Deeds.
Lilly Dolder ct al to Catherine
Billings w97ft 1t / b 81 "
81 y It 2 b IL Mendoza !.
VIM. H, Harrison and wife 10
Luccna A Smith It's SIS, SO nv
1t 81 NJ l. & WP Co. add
Marseilles
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-16

man lire and that to which the Germans
arc retreating.
ny TAR the greater part of the British
success against the German line IL ar.
trlpnted to superior artillery preparation
one correspondent makes the amazin,: as-
sertlon that the British gunthe is twenty
times stronger than the Germans.