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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21
Page EIGHT.
X. +. u. No. 3.

The flu still continues in this
neighborhood. The seven year old
son of w. H. Axes, died Sunday
morning. The family of Doc Hill
are all down with the malady
Mrs. S. Brothers spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Cox.
We read in last weeks paper the
Loan bonds over ST 900. We know
of lots of people that bong hit bonds
of $50 and 500 denominations that
had to make sacrifices, such as liv-
ing on corn bread and molasses, and
other sacrifices Which were the
most patriotic?
No teacher hired yet for the
winter term. The teacher who was
hired went back on them.
Fern and Paul Fulton spent Sat
urday night and Sunday at their
uncle's. Ed Campbell.
The election in Eden township re-
suited in the election Of Dillon Man
chester, democrat; Albert Hamilton.
democrat; John Barrett. republican,
trustees, John Frost. clerk, repub-
lican: Clifford Cowles, assessor, dem
Ocrat.
On account of the war, or some
other reason there is about 20
miles of road in the northwest part
of Eden township that did not get
any road work Strange isn't it?
John Butts and wife were called
to Davis City Saturday night on ac-
count of the serious illness of Henry
Brannon, their nephew, who is
down with the flu.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21
West Eden.

Grandma Poush was visiting the
Craig home the past week.
Aiva Durrell was picking corn for
E. A. Merritt few days.
School has been in session at
Hardscrapple the past week with an
enrolment of % pupils,
George Leslie Still has come to stay
at the Leonard Still home.
Ruth Durrell Jones, who has been
quite sick with flu, has had a relapse
&C Clarence Doolittle and family
| were over Sunday visitors at his
fathers e. f. Doolittle. They are
just recovering from their illness
Joseph.
Mrs. Fannie Shaw, who had been
visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs. A. Fulton, returned to her
home at Des Moines Saturday.
Donald Merritt has been very sick
the last few days with iRfluenza H.,
While huskingg corn ,re out In IN Eden
NJ. c. McWilliams and wife and
A Doodle, of Keokuk, were callers
at the d. A. Merritt home Monday.
Hi Manchester's family are all
sick with the flu.
Mrs. A. Fulton and daughter, of
Des Moines; Mrs. E.. A. Merritt and
son Del, and Alva Durrell were at
Davis City Thursday evening at the
Quite a few of the West Eden
folks delivered hogs in Leon Satur-
Alva Durrell and Orvil Boyce
started for Marshall county the
first of the week to husk corn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21
Leroy.

Miss Lena Buchanan, who is en-
ployed as clerk in the Jarl store at
Charlton, came Sunday to care for
her mother who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jennings have
moved into the Jim Hood property;
Mrs. Pratt, of Humeston, visited
Thursday with Mrs. May Coppock..
Miss Hinkley, of Des MOines, Wis
tied the past week with Josie Cop
J. A. Buchanan and family were
Charlton visitors Thursday.
Des Moines last week to visit his
brother who is quite i'll.
children, of Sharpsburg, visited over
Sunday with relatives and friends,
Mrs. o. D. Moon and Lulu Nc
Phetridge spent Friday night with
Pvt. William Anderson, of Camp
Dodge, visited Saturday night and
Sunday with relatives and friends:
Mrs. L. J. Heaton and daughter
Helen were called to Manila Friday
by the illness of Mrs. Heaton's aunt.
Mrs. Guy Smith was a Weldon
Mrs. McAilister returned to Vel
don Saturday after visiting with her
Mrs Del Hood was a Weldon
passenger Saturday.
Eugene Winters, of Montana, came
Saturday to visit with old acqualnt-
ances.1
meeting Ah h and social vii be held at
e eve All members and friends
are requested to be present.,
Jim Lambertson and family nave
moved into the Cal Stogdill property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21
Green's August Flower

has been household remedy all ,ov-
err the civilized world for. more than
half century for constipation, m
the generally depressed feeling that
accompanies such disorders. It is a
most Valuable remedy for indiges-
ticn or nervous dyspepsia and liver
trouble, bringing on headache, com
ing up of food, palpitation Of heart
and many other symptoms: A few
doses of August Flower will relieve
YOU. 1t is a gentle laxative. Sold
by E. e. Bell. 3o-lS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21

When you have backache the liver
or kidneys are sure to be out of
gear. Try Sanol, 1t does wonders for
the liver, kidneys and bladder. A
trial soc bottle will convince you.
Get it at E. E. Bells drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21
Sweet Creek.

Fred Ballentyne and family moved
into John Smiths house one day last
week.
Charley Noftsger and family have
been sick the past week with the flu
but are some better at this writing.
Tuesday where she will visit her
daughter Mrs. George Lamphier for
a few days.
Miss Mabel Bedell was in Lamont
visiting Friday.
Dusky Gentry was transacting
business in Kellertion Saturday.
Willard Green was caller at the
George Smith home Saturday even
ing.
Bert Hickman was transacting
business in these parts one day last
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-11-21
Decatur, II. f. ID. No. ..

D. r. Slauter, of Lamont, was Wis
iting relatives in this vicinity the
past week.
Mrs. Jennie Norman and daughter
Marea were Lamont callers Satur-
day.
Ruben Conner and LATE Carroll
were shopping at Davis City Satur-
day.
day from Nashville, Okla, where
she was called by the death Of sis
ter.
J. C. Norman was business Wis
itor at Bethany, Mo-, Sunday.
Floyd Carroll was helping Harold
Hagen with his corn husking the
past week.
Winfield Norman spent Sunday
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Norman.
Thomas Butcher and daughter
Louisa were Davis City callers Sat
urday.
Miss Marea Norman returned to
Lamont Saturday where she is in at
tendance at high school.
The war is over and everybody is
happy. Since 1776 has the Ameri-
can flag waved. Long may she wave.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22
CHRISTMAS PARCEL COUPONS
New Arrangement for Sending Gifts
TO Soldiers Overseas.

Al the request Of the war aud post.
Office departments. aud with their
authorization the Red cross will fur
nish relatives Of men overseas with
coupons enabling them to send packages
of Christmas gifts 10 their fighting kin
from whom no parcel coupon label haS
heen received.
To obtain these coupons. the declaranl
must sign statement affirming that he
or she Is the nearest Of kin. In the
United States. Of the proposed re-
clpienl that no label has been received
from abroad, and that such label, il
received. will u I he used also. that
only one Christmas parcel will he sent
10 the proposed recipient, MS far as tn,
declaraut knows. These coupons may
he obtained at Red Cross headquarters
! Spruce st.. between Gold and Silver
where full information may he obtained
as To what cun he sent, how to pack
etc.
The final date on which parcels viii
he received for shipment overseas hai
lecn set NJ Saturday November 10.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22
BRIGHT LETTER FROM FRANCE
Joe Martin Receives one From Brother
In a.. =. Navy.

David $. Martin, L. s. ~. has written
to his brother Joe. Of Deming. long
and interesting letter, In which he gives
some vivid views Of scenes at the front
and IN French ports. As space liniia-
lions prevent publication IN full, ex-
rnctr from the letter are given Graphic
readers.
Writing from bordeaux. David de-
ScribeS street scenes. conditions in hos
pitals chats with terribly wounded
men whose only talk is Of the horrors
Of war. how the starving children
swarming In the streets are given food
by the sailors etc. Here Is one extract
which shows spirit IT appreciation
not often expressed in letters from
soldiers In Europe: we visited one of
the oldest cathedrals IN France. It
was about 200 by Loo feet one end IL
entirely filed with pipe organs, In front
of which are several hundred single
chairs. To one side Is great throne,
made Of beautiful woods. silver gold.
bronze. and all set with Jewels. Down
through the center are the tOmhs Of
famous men; each Is Of marble. sur
mounted by u monument. IN space
about eight feet square surrounded by
a fence of gold. Under the cathedral
Is a most interesting basement at one
end Of which are dozens Of mummies
said to be more than thousand years
old; they are 50 natural and alive
looking that You wouldn't he surprised
To see them walk out and say Hello.
You see all kinds Of ancient relics Of
everything including tombs 81 old
knights. some Of whom date back Ia
the eleventh century. There Is no fool
iug when ! tell you that you can stand
and look at these things Tor hours, and
Just keep husy thinking Of what they
represent"
Where every prospect pleases, ant
only man Is vile" seems 10 have hecl
the feeling aroused IN young Martin ol
one occasion he wrote We went Int,
the statue II Bordeax. which Il yer!
high, and from which You can look ovel
the entire city. hut there are too man,
low degraded people moving about thu
streets for You to see any beauty II
the view
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

Tonight, Friday, there will be- a
Red Cross dance at the armory, at
eight o'clock.
This. the first since quarantine he
gan, marks the resumption Of the week
" events that proved so enjoyable be-
fore.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

Richard II. Flahlye, formerly with
the Standard Grocery Co., has bought
the old spot cash store, POP South
Gold, from +. G. Parrish.
Mr.. Flahlve has changed the name
To the Gem Grocery store" and wants
to he remembered by housekeepers Of
Ifming. lie will keep a full line of
sAple and fancy groceries fruit and
vegetables.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

Charles Baldwin. Of Demlng, left
Yesterday morning for Amboy, Illinois.
his former home. where he will spend
the winter, returning to Deming when
The weather man officially announces
the arrival Of spring.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22
PAY Your Pledges.

Fourth Liberty loan Install
mcnts for November 2lst were
due Yesterday. aud II is the Inn
perative duty Of everyone io pay
up at once.
Redeem your pledges at the
hank through which you bought
your bonds. and do Il now
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

u. u. Willard Christian Science Wei
fare Worker, has returned 10 Demlng
from the east. and has again taken w
welfare work.
Miss Tina llcdlchek. formerly Of the
United Land and water Co.. Is now
attendant al the Christian Science wei
fare roomS In the Dimes Hotel. which
are open every day, including Sunday.
FROM 900 u m. 10 $50 \. M.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

See Porter's Hoover Grocery al
yertlsement ON page 3.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

BE sure to read the Clark Grocery
on page Q.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

See portcr's Food BarsaIns-page .
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22
Ell. willard Here Again.

lee rorler,s Fo0d RargnIna page 3.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-11-22

Read the Clarke Grocery ad.-paec 9.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

o. For a few cents you can get
a small bottle of the magic drug
III freezone recently discovered by
~ a Cincinnati man.
just ask at any drug store
ol for small bottle Of freezone
%F Apply few drops upon a ten
an lder, aching corn and instantly
~ all soreness disappears and
lV; shortly You will find the corn
SO loose that YOU lift it out,
root aud all, with the angers.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
MUSIC CLUBS MEET
WITH 0PERETTA FEATURE

okmulgee, okla, March 2S.--The
Oklahoma Tenderloln OF MusIc Club
b meeting here today in its annual
session, with large number OF dele
gates from all parts OF tho State.
The convention will last untn to-
morrow night. -
one OF the important featured
the convention win be the opereM.
The Feats Of the Red CORN" which
Is being produced by local singers.
assisted by some of the noted SOLD.
lists Of the state.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
GROWERS or SEED
CORN ARE LISTED
State Agricultural Dept. Makes
Number OF Tests.

one of the things which was the
cause Of much concern to thousands
OF farmers in this state Tor some
time was where they cou.u secure
seed corn Tor the present year The
state department OF agriculture has
been working on this problem for
some time and only yesterday made
the first announcement OF seed corn
that was available and recommended
by the department
The list now announced is an,
bounced after thousands of tests
/ had been made. and while it is moi
yet complete, gives some OF the grow.
ers having high grade seed corn for
sale, The partial list which has been
announced followss
i G. f. vmtroux Midway, Putnam
county Lot No lleid's yellow Den
100 per cent
! G. II. Cobb, Highly, Roane, White
and yellow, 1928 per cent
I N. c Moliohan. Flralnetowu, Brax-
/ ton. white--9212 per cent
/ Pittsburgh Orchard Company,
North Mountain. Berkeley, 9S per
cent
w II Gwynn, Little Fails Mcnon.
lgalia, IS per cent.
Thomas p Cline, Sherman. Jack.
son, yellow SO per cent,
W T. Conley Poca Putnam. Yell,
/ low 9s per cent
Carl a Lyon Hepzibah. Harrison,
White and Lelow, $780, per ceut,
p, H. Steenbergen PIT Pleasant,
Mason,~1 lot selected 80 per cent
H. A. Hunt, Evans, Jackson. Vel.
low--s9 per cent
T. J. Robinson. Ravenswood, Jack.
son. yellow 100 per cent.
j a Alley Tarip Lincoln, yellow
and White. 100 per cent.
Harpold Bros, Ravenswo0d Jack.
son. yellow and White, 90 per cent.
Altoona Farms. Charles Town JET
ferson
DR. u. e. Harrison, Cottagevile,
jackson Wings Whitecap, 81 per
| cent
A Hartman 4 Son. Granville,
Wings yellow Dent.
b. Caldwell, powhatan PIT Ohio.
70 bu SOY beans al $3.50; 4 bu. soup
beans al $12.OO
A VI Long. Red Sulphur Springs
10 bu white rice beans Is bu. vel
low kidney beans 20 bu. white kid
Irey beans,
b. c Dowdy Union II bu white
bush beans AT zoe ID. 4 bu coiored
bush beans al 20c H.
N b. Mcdonald, Ronceverte How
ling Mob sugar corn Country Gen
tleman sugar corn.
Miss Emma Laudermills Gap Mills
80 lbs electric tree beans at zoe ID
Mrs C. II. johnson, Fort Spring, /
blu Navy bean seed
w. A. Murrell, Ripley i IL bu
Burpee's Marrowfai busuh beans at
Zoe
Isaac Starkex, Ravenswood, 80 bu.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
SON is SENTENCED
MOTHER is HYSTERICAL

When Harvey Alkire, 20, member
OF prominent Weston family. was
sentenced In Clarksburg in criminal
court to serve ten years in the
Moundsville penitentiary for high
way robbery, his mother became hys-
terical and had TO be removed by the
sheriff and assistants. Meigs McCray.
tried with Alkire for the holdup, was
sentenced to serve thirteen years IN
the pen. There is also Weston
young man, The defendants were con
victed of holding up and robbing Ira
Grifith, Joseph Barnes and George
Hummell at night on a Salisbury
bridge. Griffin was shot in the abdo-
men by Alkire and came near dying
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
YOUNGEST COLONEL IN
WORLD OF AGE TO-DAY
10y International News serviee)

(Sy international News ServIeel
Sau Francisco, March 2S.--The
Youngest Colonel in the world Is OF
age today, and he is full.aedged
member Of Uncle Sans forces No.
he's not twentyone, but eighteen IS
the age when the United States says
a boy is man enough to be a sol
cier. He Is Colonel A. Rowe, aud he
is now Il fullnedged private in the
ranks, This does not mean that he
has been reduced in his grade, His
nrst name is Colonel and his pre-
yious military knowledge has been
confined to leadership IN the Boy
scouts.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

soup beans
Robert g. Fife, Bunalo, Red Kid
ney beans.
Industrial School for Boys, Grar.
ton, 200 bu Navy bean seed
j. w. Stewart, Martinsburg loo
bu. New York Navy beans
Ferris Orchard Co, Cumberland
Nd Fine Navy bean seed "a per
cent termination
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
Instantly! Coms Stop Hurting!
Corns Loosen and Lift Out
No paint Few drops loosen corns and calluses
so they fall off Try it! Magic!

just thinkl Not one bit of
pain before applying freezone
or afterwards. 1t doesn't
even irritate the surround
ing skin.
Hard corns, soft corns, or
corns between the toes, also
hardened calluses on bottom Of
feet shrivel up and fall off with
out hurting particle, 1t is a
scientific compound made from
ether. Get the genuine
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

laac slarkex. Rayenswood. 35 bu.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
COUNTY CHURCH WILL
MAKE A GOOD REPORT

Bunker HILL March o. Mr. Frank
Wore, the well known young travel
ing man from Hagerstown, WAS here
on business. Another knight Of the
grip. Mr. w S. snyder representing
a Winchester firm was also in our
village.
The local Methodist Episcopal
church will make very creditable
report next week at the annual con
ference to be held in Baltimore Rev
w L. Pinder the pastor will leave
the first Of the week for that city
Delegates from that charse include
Messrs. w. 3. Clendennihg, Henry
Busey Of BunkerHin and George w
Pitzer, Of Arden
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
ARMY soys

Before you leave next Tuesday
why not get pair OF our Regal
army shoes. We will give YOU a
special price and you will have a
pair OF shoes that will serve you we'll
3s2t FIERY'S SHOE STORE.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
EDUCATION TOPICS
ANNOUNCED TODAY
10y lnternational News servioe5

10y TTttTWdtFuTdT ITtWs otTVTC0T
Hot Springs Ark, March 29.-Otli-
ciaI announcement was made today
hat Rural School" and she Elm.
nation of Illiteracy' are TO be the
.wo topics stressed at a great educa-
tional conference which will be a
feature OF the fourteenth BIENNIAL
convention of the General Federation
81 Women's Clubs to be held here
April 3OMay 8.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Always Lead 70 Better Health
Serious sicl. lcgscs start III disorders
Of thc StorEtch. ,id Liver. The best
corrective ami preventive Is DIR, Kings
New Life Pills. They prevent Con-
stipation, iccp Liver, ard Bowels IN a
healthy EnectiYc. mid
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Journal Want Ads rent rooms.
Automobileg Read the Want Ada
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Journal classified ads cost little
work wonders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-07
OVER THE TOP

Snap-Vm-Vigor- Energy-Bravery-and OF steel
required cover the top the fighting front Good red blood
liver needed the Not only this
soldiers the 'front.' but folks have fight the
battlefeds
being fought 1t the factory, the workshop
home The
checked well the workman in the shop feels that
snap energy bring They
need ronin their blood.
oneperhaps the red blood lack
walk the from work if he
eneraed lax limp before the day half DONE
of and herbal TO bring pep vital
product which the best skill
could evolve rontic the result of the
dozen medical me. with Dr.
Buffalo \. 7. If
above address
Int, Pees
.xtv cents They pure today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-07
BOY WRITES
FROM FRANCE

Rev. t. {. Davis, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. at Milford. has received
the following letter from his sor, John,
one of the survivors of the Tuscania.
who Is serving with the army in France:
In your recent letter YOU wanted To
know whether | would write a little
article for the Literary Digest or not.
This is the first time that | have had
leisure enough to comply with your re-
quest, having just been appointed cor
poral of the guard Between posting
rcllcfs | shall attempt to tell YOU some
of the peculiaritics that have surprised
me here. | shall call this a letter since
my remarks will bc too dislointed TO
conform to a topic.
As am sitting here sec an old peasant
couple approaching dressed in their
holiday (fetel clothes, the woman in
black, the invariahle color for the peasan-
try, and the man dressed like the Amcri-
can farmer with the exception of his
tsahots) clumsy wooden shoes. An antique
satchcl trimmed with polished nickel is
balanced perfectly upon her head She
moves rs hearty bon Jour but the
equilibrium Of the satchcl remains un-
changed. Next comes little donkey
yoked to vehicle about as large rs
one Of our push carts. An American
would feel it an imposition 10 force such
a small animal to pull him. He would
feel moro like pulling the cart with the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-07

gives you more time To play outdoor
games Those who wish To pass tests
can do so Friday. If you intend to pass
cooking or any other test bring the
necessary materials Come yourself and
bring the other fellow. II YOU have any
of the troop equipment bring 1t IN friday
TROOP 80.
Troop S6 held its meeting last Thursday
evening having perfect attendance. me
troop efficiency contest for the month OF
MAY closed last Thursday night ana we
are not sure who won individually, but,
the Beaver patrol scored the most points
and gets a set of signaling flags. On
Thursday morning the Troop took hike
to Alapocas Park. When we arrived we
were wet from the leaves. In the after
noon we responded to Mr. Grecnhawk
call for scouts to parade
TROOP Is
Troop 2S held its meeting Tuesday
night at the Y NJ II. J. The patrol
leaders reported the activities OF their
patrols during the preceding week. Mr..
Schagrin then talked about camp, and
he certainly was winner on that subject.
Nearly every fellow in our troop expects
to 20 to camp and some expect to stay
the whole seven weeks After the camp
talk Mr.. Schagrin drilled and then came
the big thing. Every patrol IN the troop
has a signaling team, and each OF these
teams had challenged the other teams TO
n signaling match. The result of this
contest was that the Eagle Patrol won
They are ready TO meet any signaling
team in the troop again. The troop
liked last Sunday to Greenbank and the
BOYS went in swimming at Sandy Bottom. |
Several boys passed their swimming tests |
md became first class scouts Later |
ne went TO Brandywine Park, and from /
here home.
TROOP 40
Troop 10 held its regular weekly indoor |
Meeting Friday evening May 81, which we |
sill not continue much longer on account |
# the warm weather We hope to have |
venlng hikes Troop 40 turned out in |
he Memorial Day parade.
TROOP l.
Troop | Niddlctown met nj headQuar-
crs Friday May "a ut clock with their
icvcles. We started towards Odessa
hen turned to the road leading 10 Rccses
Wills and from there 10 the main road.
Alter riding FIVE miles to Sandy Branch
re ate supper After packing our things
way we had some stories and then
ia rted for home A number of the
Iiddletown scouts Will be in Camp |
,aesar Rodney for few weeks. Get
our applications IN carly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-07

missal papers awaited them Both had
been severely wounded, ones arm having
been badly shattered by bursting shrap-
mel. the other having been shot through
the chest with grape shot. Their eyes
famed with Indignation when they spoke
of the "Poche" and his treachcrous
methods. They had given all they had
and were waiting To sec what an inn
poverished government could give IN
return The alteration Of the French for
their soldier boys knows no end You
can see genuine sympathy manifested IN
every look and word IA they inquire about
their welfare and express their sorrow
for their wounded comrades.
! spent Saturday night in the best
hotel in a, large adjoining city The
French hotels, in respect Of their beds,
surpass the States They are the most