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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
YIELD
PROMISED BY
WINTER CROP
Condition Of Wheat 98,5
Percent Of Normal,
PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT
Total Yield Of 765,O00,0O0
Bushels Is Forecast,

WASHINGTON, Dec. i6-The
largest winter wheat crop ever grown
in the history OF the United States is
promised by the enormous acreage
sown this fall. The acreage is al
most 10. percent larger than last
years and totals 1907 600 acres.
A crop Of 76S.0O00O0 bushel, or co.
0W0D more than the best record, is
forecast by the department Of agri-
culture as next years winter wheat
yield, allowing for winter-kilhng and
spring abandonment Last years
crop was SSS7lS.00 bushels.
Acreage Il Larger.
Winter wheat was sown this fall
on 4o,0Um acres OF iSo percent
more than the revised estimated area
spun in the fall Of 1917 winch MAS
R.Ui 900 acres. the department OF
agriculture today announced.
The condition. cf the crop on Dec.
| was &S percent Of . normal com
pared with 7oJ q year ago. SS7 in
1916 and a l0-year average Of 8s2.
Rye Prsspsets Good.
The area sown 10 rye 10 $4,000
acres, which IL ~ percent more than
the revised estimated ARIA ,own In
the fall OF 1917 which was 6,70s,0OO
acres
The condition Of the crop on Dec.
| was 800 percent Of = normal. com
pared with BAL q year ago, @s in
1915 and q ien-year average OF olt
In q statement summarizing the re-
port, the department said:
The new winter wheat promise
far usnseends the performance Of any
past year in the history Of the United
States.
Far Over United States Goal
The United States department Of
agrieulturs and state agriculture lead
ers asked that the acreage be in
creased over the big acreage Of a.
Di, 900 planted last fall to at least
100000 acres and suggested a. de-
sirable 10000 acres, which !, was
thought could be attained " coudl-
tons were favorable. A long and
aimos, perfect fall planting season,
coupled with an extraordinary effort
on the part Of the farmers resulted
in the seeding Of total Of Ao-oD 600
acres.
The ,sme favorable season ,ha,
permitted the amaIins increase IN
aoresse has also given to the growing
plant the fines, condition on record
o6s percent-with siah, important
wheat states At 100 percent o, over,
and only one state-and that Of small
impor,snee-m winter wheat below
20 percent
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
BIl IL
WILL
STAY

AMSTERDAM, Dec. i6.-Willlsm
HohenIollern, the former German
emperor, the Telesraai ny, |, under
stands, has refused to leave Holland
after official representations had
been made that HE continued pres
tnee In Holland was likely 10 involve
the country in serious difficulties.
The former emperor. the paper adds,
was told that hi, free departure
would be a matter OF Qualification to
the Dutch government
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
FIREMAN INJURED
WHEN STREET Oar
nIrS AUTO TnUok

Colliding with a street car while
making a turn al Eighth and Laird
streets shortly after noon today, whils
running TO fire, Captain Geofes
Ralston and Fireman 7. L. Weshx-
man, both OF No. 8 station at Ma
and Stonewall streets. were imcvA
from their truck and seriously irjuss1
when they struck the pavement. Thsy
were taken TO Emergency hospital. "
TO ? O'Clock this afternoon the ssri-
ousne" Of their iniurie, had nos beas
determined. Internal injuries sso
feared. ~.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
ooLQunT ASKS
FULL DETAILS

WASHINGTON, Dec, l6-chsir-
man Overman OF the senate judiciary
subcommittee investigating German
and brewers propaeands today re-
esiyed a letter from former Governor
Colquiit Of Texas asking Tor details
concerning the testimony Of A. Bruce
Bielaski Of the department Of Justice
regarding an alleged conference be :.
tween George Sylvester Viereck and
Mr. Colquiu in 1915. Colquit told
Senator Overmsu he did no, recall
the incident and asked for the date OF
The reported interview.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
Disclosures Of Washington
Confirmed by Rev, AdoIph
WaItoni War Ended ACtlv-
ity He Says,

That German Lutheran pastors in
the United States received German
propaganda and instructions TO preach
pro-Cerman sermons previous 10 the
entrance Of America into the war was
admitted here today by Rev Adolph
Walton, pastor Of the Zion Evan
gelieal Lutheran church Of this city.
The admission follow ed disclosures
in Washington where The United
States is probing alleged pro German
activities, DIR. Walton admitted that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
CAPTAIN m'MEESe
Is MuS1EneD CT

Capt. c. " MeNsess rs,urssi =
his home. al West Eleventh sFs6e
today from Camp Dis, whore " ~
mustered out Of the service Capssia
heNee,e wa, q sophomore " ~
state university al Norman when "
quit colles, to enter the service sssiy
10 l9N he expects 10 return v
Norman for the term opening In JsDs
usry and will remain until hs ssi1
degree. Captain hsNsess ssw 90
.erviee IN France with lhs
Division and wss RETURNED q
United States 10 act = - -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
AUDITORIUM
IS FAVORED
BY MEETING
Chamber Of Commerce Mem
berS for Bond Issue,
SEATING CAPACITY 5000
Liberty Loan Organization
May Sell the Bonds,

Member, Of Chamber Of Com.
merce committee went on record
unanimously in favor of a victory
auditorium" with seating capacity
OF 5000 to be built by bond issue
At the Skifvin at noon today.
SohibsrE to Direct
w. J. Pettee, ice-ehairman, pre-
sided. The chairman, George Sohl-
berg, was not in the city. The com
miiiee voted to name Mr. Sohlberg
the directing head Of the victory aud
itorium movement, asked him to get
the proposition into definite shape
Immediately and to call upon the
other members Of the committee, or
anyone else in Oklahoma City, TO as
ds him in getting the plan into
tangible shape at the earliest possible
moment.
The sentiment was unanimous that
Oklahoma City should have a man
moth meeting place, with memorial
features, the equal OF any auditorium
building in the United States N cities
Of 10000 population or less.
City to Issue Bonds.
Bonds issued by the city first will
he Offered to eitirens Of Oklahoma
City and |, i, possible tina, the Lib.
erv Loan organization will be called
upon to sell the bonds after the vote
oi the citizens approves the project.
Those attending the meeting today
we're: George frederieIsson, W. J.
Peuse, George Kerr, r. A. Vo,e. Wal.
ter lybrand. r. A, Kleinsehmidt,
Walte' N. Harrison. y. P. Dixon. a.
W. Boyd, Joseph Huekin', IT,, and
Mike Donhelly.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
italians Must Not Demobilize Army
v?G!RHn IwE, "7:::::!; :; Premier Orlando Asserts
PASTOR SUGGESTS
CR-0-0-0-l FATE
FOR THE HEAD HUN

"No one has asked me what |
would do with the kaiser" said
Rev. Phil {. Baird, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church. in the
course OF his sermon TO an over.
flow congregation yesterday. but
il ! could dispose Of him as !
would like. | would marry him 10
Maggie Jlggs and leave him in the
hands OF Cod
(EDiToRB ROTE--"MAEsis Jlsgs''
10 the creation Of OsorEs Mchanus. In
bringing Up Fatbsr," the comic
strip which appeals daily In The Okla
honAn.l
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
French Academy
To Honor Wilson

PARIS, Dee. i6,--President Wilson
will attend a meeting Of the Fr:neh
Academy on Thursday and a reeep'
tion will be accorded him by the
members, according to newspaper an
nouneements
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16

Reports that the pope would leave
the Vatican grounds have appeared
many times since the pope los, hi,
temporal power During the reign Of
Pope Benedict the question was
brought up fire, lav June when the
Vatican issued 4 denial 10 q repor,
IN Spanish newspapers that the pope
would leave Rome for Spain
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
wil.ou, Tai, Ride.

PARIS. Dec. l6.--president and
Mrs Wilson ,hi, morning rode
through the Dob De Boulosne in an
automobile,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
RED CROSS DRIVE
STARTS IN STATE
FOR 100 PERCENT
County Campaigners Work
Ing With 0ld-Tlme ''pep,"

Fired with q determination 10 re-
port 100 percent Red Cross member.
lhip and place Red Cross cards In
every house In the city by tomorrow
night, 500 women began their house
toulouse canvass Of the residence pot.
tion and the outlying stores Of the city
this morning, OF the fifty captains
IN charge, all but two had reported
for supplies for themselves and lieu
tenants before 10 o'clock this morn
Ing. This IL the eleventh campaign
In which the greater number OF the
women have participated.
women work Sunday.
A number OF the women worked all
day Sunday 10 give the finishing
touches to the organization.
The meetings throughout the eoun-
" have been interfersd with by the
influenza. With the exception Of .
rouslng meeting scheduled for tcmor-
row night a school district No. q, the
speaking IN the county 10 erystalirins
into twenty-five rallies In various
districts next Friday night
EdvAn Vale Mcls.yre H. and Capt.
A B. Lindsay Of the British army ad-
dressed . meeting Of oil teams Il 4
ncon luncheon today when supplies
and Instructions were given to the
men who begin . downtown canvass
Wednesday morning
Citissns In Homes.
From reports received Al headquar-
ses II Is thought that every Citizen
will be In his home or office during
the Sacred Hours" between 9 and
II o'clock and ready 10 subscribe when
the solicitors arrive
Reports 10 state headQusrters In.
dieste that the drive began promptly
Il . o'clock this morning "a every
county, With oil the snshusiasm dis
,laycd hy NE last Christmas drive
l. + rJliips. ss1is chairman. Is con.
iiden that the state win 20 over its
Qpots u every man, woman and
ehlh Red Cross member"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
WAR ISSUES
NOT SETTLED,
SENATE TOLD
Not a Single Man Can Be
Released, Orlando Says.
HINTS BREAK WITH SLAvS
LatinS Prepare 10 Enforce
Territorial Claims, ss

ROME, Saturday, Dec. a.
Premier Orlando told the
senate today that Italy Wa
not in a position to demobilizs
a single man and that oil wax
material should be kept In
tact. The immediate diff
culties to be surmounted, he
said, had not diminished. bat
had increased. lN
He added that reparstion
for damages was a question
3Rtside discussion. President
Wilson's principles, he cor
tinued, excluded an indem-
nifty In the traditional sense Of
the word. but doubtless Italy
would adopt the same policy
regarding reparations ~ the
other allies. A commission
had been appointed 10 estab-
lish Italy's damages. W
The statement Of Premier Orlando
that Italy cannot demobilire her army
now may have some bearing on the
intention OF the Latin state toward the
settlement OF territorial claims dis
puted by the Jueo SlaS.
Italy is desirous OF annexing the
Dalmatian coast The lugo Slavs
also lay claim TO that territory. Bit.
ter feeling is said to exist and clash
at Cattaro recently was narrowly
Naverted by the arrival Of Americas
forces.
ROME. Saturday. Dec. i4,-Dufina
the war the Italian army lost lS,00
officers killed, the minister OF var
declared in the senate today. More
than 1000 officers were wounded Sc
tiousy.
Italy, the minister, General Zupeili
continued. had more men under Arms
proportiouate TO population than any
other nation i.
The war. he said, had cost Italy
SOO000OO0 lire. The public
debt at the erd OF October wa, ~
W00000O lire.
NEW YORK. Dec. i6-Italy. With
a population Of only b.OO0OW md
with $4,000 men called to the eolofs.
suffered approximately 10000 cas-
ualties in the war. General Emilio
Gugliemetii. military attaehe OF the
Italian war mission announced In On
Addre" al a Red Cross rally here
last night OF the 10000 casualties,
General Gugliemetti said spptosi.
maiely 10000 were killed or died Of
wound, and 10000 were disabled.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-12-16
4lO Win Bats

QUANTlCo. Va. Dec. l6-Stere-
taD Daniels today awarded cormi,-
sions 10 40 marine who have cont
p,eted the sixteen weeks course at
the third marine ,iiicets training
csmp here.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FOR SAIL:

FORFSALE-1916 Ford touring car.
AL condition. Apply 2l0 E. Martin
st. R3S*
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
For SALE
Creator of the Hall Room Boys.

The residence of the late George T..
Evans together with three ca lots
facing on Boyd avenue owned by
Frank Evans.
The above property has a frontage
OF about two hundred (200) feet on
both North Boyd avenue and North
Maple avenue and has depth of
about two hundred and fifty (g50)
feet. Part of this property is improv.
ed by a well constructed IL room
house. facing North Maple avenue. n
stable, garage and all necessary out
buildings
This is one OF the largest single
tracts of real estate within the COR
PoRATE LIMITS and is the kew TO
the whole real estate situation In
Northwest Martinsburg.
This property could be made into
many fine building lots facing on both
Boyd avenue and North Maple ave-
nue., or could at very small cost.
be made one of the finest and most
attractive residences in Martinsburg.
For terms and information concern
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FREE POSTAGE ON
PAPERS TO SOLDIERS

A bill directing that hereafter
during the war newspapers entitled
to The secondclass mailing privil.
eye, when addressed to officers, SOL
ciers. sailors or marines in the
United States military service with
in or outside the United States
shall 80 free through the mails,
WAS introduced by Representative
STEVENSON, Minnesota, He explain
ed than under new zone system Of
postage rates for second-class mat
ter, which became effective last
Monday. an extra burden Is PUT up
on The home newspapers of the
men at the camps and at the front.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION.
c. F. Newkirk, Plaintiff.

c. F. Newkirk, Plaintiff,
Robert Gold, Jr.
In the Circuit Court of Berkeley Coun-
ty, State of West Virginia.
TO ROBERT GOLD, JR.
Take notice that the dispositions of
c. F. Newkirk, w. H. Wright and d.
w. Snyder, Jr, will be taken at the
office of D. w. Snyder, Jr., in the
County of Berkeley, and State of West
Virginia, on the S1ST DAY OF JULY,
1908, between the hours of A. M
and P. NJ, to be read in evidence
on the hearing of the above cause,
in behalf of c. F. Newkirk
II from any cause, the taking Of
the same shall not be commenced, or
being commenced, shall not be COM
pleted on that day, the taking of the
same will be adjourned from time to
time, until they are completed.
Yours, etc,
c. F., NEWKIRK,
d. w. Snyder, Jr,
Atty. for Plaintiff.
z 3 1twk 3wks Wed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
NOTICE
To The Taxpayers OF Berkeley Coun
ty, West Virginia.

To The Taxpayers or Berkeley Coun
ty, West Virginia.
You will please take notice that
tie Board OF Review and Equalza
ton, of said county will convene at
the Court House Of Said County, on
the End, day OF July, 1913. and win
continue in session from day to day,
not to exceed twenty-five days, for.
the purpose of hearing complaint OF
any taxpayer as to the assessment
placed upon his property by the AS
SCISSOR 1t Is the duty of the board tc
reduce the value Of property II 1t Is
assessed too high and TO increase If
II is assessed too low, and this may
be done upon the motion OF any tax
payer interested or upon the Boards
own motion. Any assessment not con
tested before the Board becomes fin.
al upon the Boards adjournment.
L. A. HOBBS,
Clerk, County of Berkeley West
Virginia, and Ex-Officio Clerk OF
said Board.
NOTICE
Any person doing business which
requires State License, will please
take notice that all of said license
expire June goth, 1918, and you
must apply to the undersigned
on or before that date for the renew
al of same for the year beginning
July LIST, 1918.
E. A. HOBBS,
Clerk Of the County Court of Ber
kelley County, West Virginia.
6 % o p
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-Several delivery bodies,
suitable for Ford and other makes.
Neel Motor Co. RIO
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11

You are authorized to announce
Davis Ekins, OF Morgantown, Mo-
nongalia County. Candidate, for
nomination, by the Republican par
ty, for the United States Senate,
from West Virginia. subject to all the
rules OF the Republican party. and
the laws OF the State of West vir-
ginla governing the primary election
TO be held IN August, 1918.
ELkINS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
Per J. H. McDermott, Chairman
cost Office Drawer No. 8S1. Nor
gantown. w. Va. Telephone No. 100
3 l I'd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-Celery plants, Winter
Queen and Gold self-bleaching. j.
w. Thomas, 302 s. Writer St R35*
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FARMERS ISSUE WARNING
TO AERIAL TRESPASSERS
by International News service.)

by international News Service.)
st. Louis, Mo, July 11.--Growers
of wheat and corn within radius of
45 miles of Scott Field, BellvilIe. Id,
near here. have posted their farms,
warning the army fiiers not to hand
When aviators effect a forced
landing the machine usually drops in
to a wheat or corn field and shoots
through 1t like a binder. cutting a
path 100 feet long.
Aviators tell the farmers the signs
are too small to be seen from an al
titude of 5000 feet, at which distance
forced landings ofttimes start.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FOUND

Sulphur Lot half moon
brooch with sets, initials and date
on back. Owner can have same by
calling at Journal and paying CSC
charges. RIO
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

/ hereby submit myself as can
dldate for the nomination for County
Commissioner on the Republican tick
ct, subject to the action of the party
at the coming primary election, pledg.
ing myself to faithful and honest
performance of my duty.
J. F. HESSE,
Hedgesville, w. Va.
Tue Wed Fri Sat.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
ANNOUNCE MENT.

Fairmont, w. Va, May 70, 1918.
To the Voters OF West Virginia.:
respectfully announce my candi-
daey for the Democratic nomination
for United States Senator subject
to the primary election OF August 6,
1918.
b IL to 6 C. W. WATSON.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11

POLITICAL

To the Voters of the Second Con-
gressional District:
] am candidate for the Republican
nomination for member of Congress
from the End District and solicit your
support at the primary, August s.
1918. Your influence will be appreci-
ated.
GEORGE M. BOWERS.
g. to S6 Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FOR CONGRESS.

l am candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress in this dis
trict subject to primary, August 6,
1918. solicit the vote and influence
of all Republicans.
WILLIAM TAYLOR GEORGE.
6 6 to 5 pd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11

WANTE0-People to let the public
know what they want to buy. The
best and cheapest way to do this ID
to put an ad In this column. 1t will
probably bring very quick results.
The rate is printed above.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF WEST
VIRGINIA.:

] am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for United States
Senator, subject to the will of the
voters at the primary election to be
held on August the sixth.
Your vote and influence will be
greatly appreciated
VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND.
Clarksburg. w. Va.
4 Is to 8 6
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-11
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

| hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for the nomination for County
commissioner on the Democratic tick
et before the primaries to be held on
August 6, 1918, and solicit the sup
port of all my friends.
7 8 I'd j. LYLE CAMPBELL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
BALLOTS ARE NOW DELIVERED
AND POLLING PLACES AR.
RANGED FOR.
DEMOCRATS TRY TO STIR
UP INTEREST IN TICKET.
Are Making Especial Effort to Elect
Representative and Sherif-loeal
Bar Association Endorses Candida
eies Of Preston and Gaynor For Sup
RENE Court.

With the delivery OF TIE ballots TO
the outlying precincts Of the county
Saturday, ana the arranging for poll
ing places in he city, the stage is set
for the state election to be held Tues
day.
The general apathy which has
marked the campaign still is appar-
emit altho as election day draws nearer
more interest is being shown in the
tickets.
In the county the democrats are
making an active campaign for their
ticket, and especially in the interests
of two candidates. representative and
sheriff.
Voting Begins at 7.
Voting win begin Tuesday morning
a: o'clock, md close at in the eve
ming. The polling places in the city
are as follows:
First ward-Stoufers feed barn.
Second ward-Centrh fire station.
Third ward-No. 81 West Main
street.
Fifth ward-South side fire station.
On election day the registry boards
will be in session in rooms convenient
to the polling places, where voters
who have been out Of the city on all
previous days OF registration may be-
come registered.
The County Tickets.
There are but two county tickets IN
the field, the socialists ard prohibi-
tionists having no candidates. The re-
publican county ticket is as follows:
State representative-Ray P. Scott
County auditor--George Enderly.
Treasurer-S. NJ. Cause.
Clerk Of district court-George w.
Gilbert
Sheriff.. J. Shoemaker.
Recorder-Nora z. Wi!key.
County attorney-A. B. Hoover.
Coroner-E. NJ. Singleton.
Members board OF supervisor-J. L.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
craney Given Leave.
IN COLLISION At SEA.
Nephew Of Mrs. c. S. Carothers Has
Thrilling Experience.

Corporal Edwin F.. Devendorf Bat
terry r. 126th field artillery, son OF
Mrs. Luella Derendorf, CT Des Moines,
and a nephew of Mrs. Charles S.
Carothers, of this city, now with the
American Expeditionary Forces in
France, had a thrilling experience in
his voyage across the Atlantic, which
for a time looked like his last on earth.
Corporal Devandorf made the trip on
the kashmir, the transport which was
in collision with the Otronto during
a storm, when the latter vessel was
sunk Thirty minutes after the col
iision the Otronto went down with
heavy loss Of life.
II letter 10 his mother, Corporal
Devendorf says:
Arrived safely overseas and the
trip across was real exciting. 1t
rained all the way across and durins
a storm we had a collision with one
of the other ships. The front of our
ship was very badly damaged. We
struck the other vessel amidship and
the sight is one / shall never forget.
The front of our vessel was very
badly damaged. At the time this hap
pened the sea was very rough and it
vas awfully cold and the waves
seemed to be a mile high. Our ship
was tossed about like piece of drift
wood Was real we'll all during the
voyage and was not seasick at any
time. 1t has rained ever since we
landed and is raining at the present
time"