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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
Society Girl Workers
Welcome Yank Officers

LO DON, November 1G.-S o
crowded with American officers hns
become the popular CnvendIsii
square \. NJ. 4. a. Inn here that
Countess Corn StrntfOrd, former
~ of New York CITY, recently turned
over her mansion nenr-by ns nm M
neN for ofIIccrs' sleeping accomn,o-
dntions.
Cnrendish Inn, opened the nrst OF
this year, WEN formerly the mansion
OF Sir ii. 81. nnphncI. With it's benu-
tiful internal fixtures and appOint-
nicnts, Il makes an Idcut clubhouse
FOR American officers.
For x1.J0 day the Ynnk Omrer
gets room, breakfast and hotel
nccOnm odntions n la Astor-to sny
nothing OF pretty American and
EngliHh society girl volunteer work
crr to wait upon him.
Among the volunteer workers are
Lady Wnrd, daughter of the lnte
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, Mrs.
Spcnder Clay, Mrs. l.. &. Carter, Mrs.
Henry v. Higgins, Countess Cora
Strntford, Mrs. Cecil Higgins, Mrs.
Nichols and others. Claude Ii. Whit
by. of Baltimore, II the secretary
There arc shower baths, billiard
room. dininK-Toom, dance hall,
lounge, library and other combined
hotel and club Accommodation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
RICH AND POOR WOMEN
TOLL FOR DOUCHBOYs
Smiling Beauties From Best Families
in London Arc Volunteer
Mattresses.
ITS JOLLY FUN" SAYS ONE
Wives Of Noted Author, Writer, Adj
miral, Actress and Many Others
Find Keen Enjoyment in New
Work Undertaken.
'IT's JOLLY FUN" SAYS ONE

LONDON. November 1s.-Pretty
American and English society girls walt
on Yankee soldiers over here.
These smiling beauties from some of
the most prominent families In LONDON
are volunteer Mattresses at the Eagle
thousands OF American soldiers eat
daily.
. Some Of ,em roll down to work in
Ia9aess spron sea iTso ana
cry douehSoys. They "a" work I IN SHIFTS SHa
line Forbes. Heice of Sir Forbes-Rob-
crtson. I'm getting SO now I can ball
con in Paris"
Other notable ladies among the vol
unteer workers include Lady Parker.
Mrs: Temple Thurston.. wife of the
weli-known writer: Mrs. Savory. wife
sard the hi lsss AS%Sir SSyory Mrs Gif
Butt, the famons actress. Mrs. Nina
Boyle. the sufrragist:. Lady Cheyles-
nent and Family in Sf New Tonk
and several young ladies studying for
the stage. among them Miss Madeline
Hunt. MISS Tony Cesncro and Miss Co
Some Of them make beds and do
other house chores Mt the hut.
wealthy. Many are stenoEraphers and
clerks who give of their leisure hours
to work for the American soldiers.
I'VE have several charwomen who
come regularly and give their services
several hours a day without penny's
compensation."' said Miss Geraldine
Talbot. secretary OF the volunteer
workers.
II have one dear old soul. Mrs.
RiEney. who comes regularly and gives
several hours Of her time to cleaning
up work. She Is so cheerful about 1t.
Door old woman, and / know 1t must
he much more greater sacrifice than
others who can afford It."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
MORMON WHEAT HOARD
Through Foresight OF Woman Federal
Food Dspnrtment Obtainn


SALT LAKE CITY November 16.-
THROUGH the foresight % woman
the Federal Food Administration re-
c"nilv was enabled to obtain 175.noO
bushels 81 wheat. saved for forty
three years by the Mcrmans ago'nst
8 nosaihle famine The woman Mrs
"rnmeline r., Wells president ~ the
who Is ninoty-one wears old. carried
out tho wishes Of Brigham Young i'm
causing the grain to lie stored. Funds
NJ tho society were Invested in wheat.
high. the money being rc-invcsted
when prices were low. The relief
society has $4,000 members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
stonchcnre Given 10 British.

LUNIJVN. November &c. IT. +,
Chubb. OF Remerton Lodge Salisbury.
who bought Stonehenge from Sir Cos.
mo Antrobus for $4,000 when the
Amesbury Abbey estate was sold by
auction In September 1915. has pre-
scented IL TO the nation. The gift has
boon accepted on behalf OF the gov
eminent by Sir Alfred Mond. the first
commissioner OF works. MIR. Chubb
has suggested, and the treasury has
agreed. that while tho war lasts the
income from the property shall be
ciety. At the time OF the sale OF tho
monument three. years ago II was
stated that the net receipts FROM fees
paid by Visitors to tho Enclosure aver
aged sl,800 q year. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
CARTRIDGES GO AS WHEAT
Court-Mnrtial Trial OF Three Men I'm.
Just Been Concluded In
Dublin.

DUBLIN, November 16,-The court
martial has been completed of three
men arrested as the result of the seiz-
ure OF ammunition in Smithfield Mar
ket, but the result has not been an
nounced. pending a review of the find
ings. The charges concerned the ship
ment of 3,624 rounds of ball cartridgeh
Dublin. The cartridges were sent
from Belfast. labeled corn" the Eng
lish specific name for wheat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
RECORD TOMATO VINE
EnKdshnan Offers One That Bear. On.
Hundred md One Fnir-Slzef
tt Vegetables.

LONDON. November ia tomato
at his nurseries at Evesham. A. nreae
eht 1t bears l0l tomatoes, Of fairly
large size. with the exception of two,
and nearly half Of them are ripe. Apart
been cut from the vine, the total Weld
of which Is thus lis tomatoes. The
vine ts over six feet in height, and
has fs e,sntssn nranehlss it's estimated
twenty-five pounds. = ~ Z
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
sothern Entertained yyoundea.

LONDON, November 16.-Among the
first group Of 1900 actors and other
entertainers from America for our SOL
diers at the front came the famous
with England's weil-known actress ..
Mary Anderson, he visited a number
OF American hospitals In England, en-
pertaining the wounded. with passages
Of Avon. He came to England after
touring all the American fronts In
France Under tho auspices, OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
Mothers American Soldiers.

LONDON, November 18--LThe war has
wiped away all class lines. American
mother In Mrs. Waldorf Aston, wife OF
one OF the wealthiest and most prom
!nent men from tho United States. She
throws opcn her home to them and
times even plays Cupid for them. In
stroducing them to dneS girls hero. n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
stnrts With Liberty Loan.

MILWAUKEE. November lC.---The
FIRST shot In the nth Liberty loan
has been fred here. Edward s. Rniss
declared he would double any sum
put up by Abort Solomon. Mrs Salo-
man produced certified check for
$4,000. MIR. Reias came through with
10000. The First National Bank was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
Apples Costly In London.

LONDON. November 16.-Apples are
short In supply this year. In Covent
Garden market, Worcester Pearmains
were 80 TO IS cents per pound and
81 cents per pound. Pears have been
scarce all the season. and yesterday
werc uearoer than over. at prices be-
tween sSe, SO and .t3.26 per dozen,
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-01-18
Grain Men Will Meet

All grain dealers and millers,
Of the state of New Mexico, are
called to meet d. F. Piazzek in
charge of the milling and grain
for the southwest. at Albuquer-
que Tuesday and Wednesday,
January % % inclusive for a
conference which will by held at
the Y. M. c. A. building.
The Santa Fe road, has granted
a fare and a third for the round
trip, on the certificate plan. The
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-01-18
Dance and Box Supper
Held at Glencoe, a Success

For a long time, the ladies of
Glencoe, had considered organic
ing a Red Crosse u~xilliary, in order
to systematic the work they
are doing that will add to the
comfort of the boys Some
where in France, or preparing
them for their journey.
In order to get the neighbor-
hood interested in the movement
to raise funds for the cause, a
dance and box supper was held
at the Glencoe school house re-
Gently. The evening was spent in
an enjoyable manner, and TO say
the people responded would be
putting it lightly, for the affair
in general was a social, and finan-
cial success.
MIR. Bert Bonnell, made a most
able auctioneer in selling the
boxes. On starting the sale, he
announced that the bidding
would start at one dollar, and
that the sky was the limit, and
although the bids never reached
the sky, they nearly bumped the
roof a time or two. Mr.. Will Coe
took first box at $3.50, and from
then on the twenty remaining
boxes all went like hot cakes, the
highest bringing 500. 90. Twenty
five one dollar memberships also
added to the fund. A statement
of the proceeds is given below:
Sale of q boxes S 171.00
Twenty five member
SHIPS. ............ ............ 70. w
Expenses -........-.~.~..$ 1000
Net proceeds $ 206. 90
The Glencoe Chapter was duly
organized Jan. 5th., having been
forced to wait until this date for
the necessary papers to come
from the Red Cross Headquart-
ers. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Edith Boyce, Chair
man; Mrs. Sidney Bonnell. Treas
urer: Miss MinaL Coe, Secetary
Mr.. Harold p. Clarke, Chairman
Finance Committee.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-01-18
LES Miserables''

Although death claimed the
literary idol, Victor Hugo. in 1886
his LES Miserables'', tc be at
the Crystal Theatre, Tuesday
22nd., shows the master hand
of the author and also Of the d.
rector, Albert Capellani, and the
characters will live for ever, the
presentation that Pathe has given
IL, being almost monumental.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-01-18

tickets will be offered for sale
January 20 to % inclusive, and
and good for return up TO Jan. 26.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1918-01-18
NO. 2S
Report Of Condition of
STOCKMEN'S STATE BANK

At Corona, in the State Of New Mexico. at the close of Business
on December 81, 1917.
RESOURCES
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
HOPES FOR AID
FROM THE STATES

The reclamation service OF the in.
terror department has completed a
rough survey OF the lands available
for this baok.to't the land movement.
using for the purpose "A 5000 900 an.
preparation made by congress last
spring. A bill now In the hands of
the senate public lands committee
calls for IA more thoro survey and
classification OF all waste land in
the country. Congressman Gamble
OF South Dakota also has bin In
the house dealing with the subject.
Secretary Lane figures that an
appropriation Of $4,000. 900 will b.
sufficient 20 complete his plans.
Later, when the work Ii well start.
ed. more will be needed. but II IL
believed that much OF the work
will be paid for by the state gov.
ernments. which will b. directly
benefited by tho improvements
Nearly every state In the Union.
except possibly some OF the New
England states. has IA certain per.
ocntage Of land which can bo re
claimed.
For the past four years the
world has been engaged in the work
OF destruction" argues Secretary
Lane. 1T Ia time that II turned
to constructive work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
PALMER IN CHARGE
OF RECONSTRUCTION
CONGRESS OFFICES

Headquarters for the recently
formed reconstruction congress.
have been opened NJ a0s county-city
building. whore Ervcn ". Palmer,
secretary. will supervise the work Of
complete office force.
Palmer has resigned as deputy
prosecuting attorney. In order "a
give his whole time 90 the work OF
reconstruction. Following a trip &c
Tacoma. he reports that that city
IL enthusiastic concerning the plans
OF the congress-. which will work IL
cooperation with the federal govern
ment In lis enceproblem efforts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
CARLSON INDICTED
BY FEDERAL JURORS

]. a. Carlson, shipyard worker.
charged with Violating the espionage
act. was indicted on three counts by
the federal grand jury Thursday. He
was arrested on September 20. by
government authorities. who acted
on information supplied by the Min
ute Men ana from the office OF the
United States department OF justice.
He IL alleged To have revealed n
scheme for rctarding United States
war preparations. by placing acid In
delicate parts OF newly constructed
ships.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
WOMEN TO TAKE TO
AIR, SAYS AVlATRIx

Especial TO The star by ~. II. ~
LONDON, Dec. l3.--Women avi.
atorsf Surest thing imaginable.
says Miss Gertrude Bacon. well.
known aviatrix. She says women
have been kept from aviation dur.
ing the war. even In auxiliary serv-
Ices, because they might have 20
fight. II they should accidentally
run into an enemy plane. and men
wouldn't have that But after the
war, David sighed for the wings
OF dove. but will stake my life
that Eve wished for them first. And
because of this very yearning OF
theirs. II for no other reason. WON
en- viii take TO the air as n duck
| takes to water"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
Why Stay Fat?
You Can Reduce

The answer OF most fat people Is
that IL In too hard. too troublesome
and too dangerous 20 force the
weight down. However In Mar
rnola Prescription Tablets. all these
difficulties are overcome. They are
absolutely harmless. entail no diet
ing or exercise. and have the added
advantage OF cheapncEs. A large
case Is sold by druggists at 15o, or
IL preferable. they can be obtained
by sending direct to the Marmola
Co S6i Woodward Ave. Detroit.
Mich. Now that you know this you
have no excuse FOR being too fat.
but can reduce two. three or four
pounds n week without fear OF bad
nfter-effecta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
FIRST
NIGHT FLYERS

Special 20 Tho Star by ". r. AZ
PARIS. Dec. is.--Sight airpisne
trips and bombing raids became 80
frequent during the war that the
world has practically forgoiten--if !,
ever kprw--ths name Of the man
who made night flying possible.
Tho pioneer night flyer was Lieut..
Laurens. OF tho French army.
lie made tho first night flight oscr
enemy lines on tho night OF October
81. 1914
Lieut.. Laurens. In his diary record
Of his historic flight. says:
The officers up at hendquarsers
were very uneasy over the move
ments Of German troops near Main.
de Maasieea. Every day the observ.
ers came back and reported new lines
Of trenches.
"Airplanes were ordered TO gather
tho Information wanted by headguar.
terr. but tho Germans savagely de.
Tended that region. and the French
nirmen could not approach II without
being attacked by superior numbers
IT occurred TO me that. IL the
trenches were occupied at night
there would he lights. For the Ger.
mans would think they were In ne.
curity.
Il decided that. by seeing these
lights, I might be able TO estimate.
roughly. how many troops lay before
us.
We crossed the enemy lines NJ n
height Of about 500 meters. could
see the lines plainly. had no diff
Guilty In observing below me the
lights representing the German
bivpuacs.
Il swooped down and dropped
three bombs on the German camps
Then we returned TO the French
lines.
II was able To tell the officers nj
headquarters that the enemy troops
we're In force at the point In aues
ton"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
after INFLUENZA
The Grip, Fevers. and Other Blood.
Poisoning, Frustrating Diseases


The best course of restorative treat
ment. purifying the blood. strength
ening the nerves. stimulating the
liver. is:
Hoods Sarsaparllla. the standard
blood purifier before eating.
Peptiron, n real iron tonic fchoco.
lated pills, after eating.
Hoods Pills (cathartic. mild and
effectivc) ms needed.
These three great medicines make
oonvalescence real, rapid and per.
feet. They are also OF service In the
prevention OF disease and the pres.
ervation of health. They form Hoods
Triple Combination Treatment.
Each lis good alone; all are good
together. Get them today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

Saturday we'll also sell Mems Pure silk
Socks at 23t. Heavy Flannel Shirts.
worth to $3.50. marked at $1.4S. Light
Chambray Work Shirts go at SOC. And
Mems Union-made Overalls marked TO
$1.85. Heavy Wool Mackinaw Shirts cut
to Sass. Heavy Outing Flannel Gowns
go at S1.48. 35c LisIe Carriers go at 1Sc.
These are just few items picked at ran
dom from these great stocks. As long as
we can pick up stocks Of Shoes and Clothing
at about one-half original cost well do So
because the crowds that pack our store from
morn till night attest Seattle's appreciation
of the supreme values that Rogers offers.
For Rogers gives what he advertises-the
people know. You can't beat Rogers prices.
And remember
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

Mems Heavy Work Shoes, Union made;
$500 value, cut to .S2.0S
Mems 800 and $500 Stetson. Walk.Over
and Florsheim Shoes, cut to. 1898
Mems Fine Dress Shoes, big assortment Of
styles; worth to $500, cut to. -. .$2.6S
Ladies' Two-toned Shoes, black kid vamp
with fawn, pearl and brown top, IL, H. and
16-inch top; all sizes; worth to $1,000, go
at x385
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

WARRINGTON, u. G. Dee IA
AS many acres OF land aH you can
cultivate aud all the buildings, I'm
plements and livestock you need
h the promise Franklin X. Lane
secretary OF the interior. wants 70
mako TO the returning American
veterans OF the world war.
II IL part OF his big plan to em
ploy returning soldiers In reclaim
ing zoe. zoo. 900 acres OF swamp land
cut over timber land and irrtgnbis
desert land In this country.
Tho department of the interior
hopes, thru this work. to be q
great factor In preventing Eiu'
Of tho labor market when the boys
come back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
SECRETARY Lane IS
PUSHING LAND plan

Engineers. farmers. carpenters.
hiaoknfnitha. maHonr. steel workers.
maohinistz--ali would find work 10
do In this reclamation project. II
is not only for the man who can
drive a mule or handle a pick and
abav.i"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

The war brourh, tho productive
machine of tho United States 20 top
speed. sending lts products eastward
10 the fighting fields In France. II
tho end OF the war leaves any slack
TO BE- taken up. here In timely word
pr~siden, OF tho Tokyo Chamber Of
Commerce.. In America as head of a
special japanese commercial oo-nmis.
sion; Turn Westward Make goods
and machines In tho factories now
making war munitions. Put these
products into the trade lanes leading
over the Pacific 10 the Far Fast. ana
the Orient win keep your smoke.
stacks roing.-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
WANTS To HELP
HISTORY RlsPEAT

Secretary Lane believes that large
numbers OF soldiers will be glad OF
an opportunity to 30 back TO the
land" and crafty the liking for a
life In the open which no thinks
the war has created In them. All
great wars. Secretary Lane points
out. have been followed by a re.
turn.to the-iAnd movement on the
part OF tho armies. from the time
Of Caesar down thru the Napoieonie
wars To our own civil and Spanish
American wars. lie sees no reason
why history should not now repeat
itself. and he wants to help history
do tho job.
such work" says Secretary
Lane. would afford opportunities
for every type OF workman in oui
army. There win he dams 60 b.
built. bridges TO be constructed
stumps 20 be dynsmitcd. roads u
be laid out. all sorts OF buildings q
be erected stores TO be operated
accounts to be kept. etc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
FOOD FOLLOWS FLAG
OF BRITISH ARMIES

LILLE. Dec. IL. 49, Immediately
following the British forces OF DC.
cupation as they entered Lille were
1870 motor trucks OF food for the
civilian population.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
LOCAL BOY, WOUNDED,
IS TAKEN TO CARLISLE

Private Cecil c. Kcllman. OF Seat.
tie. is included among 25 wounded
meH who have arrived at tho army
general hospital, at Carlisle. Pa. nc.
cording to a telegram from Carlisle.
He Is IA member OF Company NJ. 23d
infantry. His name does not appear
in the Seattle directory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

The Red Cross Is sending 1,5O0. 900
packages OF chewing gum a month
b France for American soldiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

Ten thousand pounds Of ether
were shipped TO France by the Red
Cross, so our soldiers might have re.
lief from pain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

Rogers just bought the entire Neckwear
Stock of Lemons, the large Second Ave-
nue. speciality house. This stock consists Of
the highest grades of Mems Neckwear,
and here's how it will 90 on sale tomorrow:
Beautiful Ties, pure silks; regular prices to
S1.50, cut to 45c. Lemons finest Ties,
to $3.50 values, cut to S5r.
75c President Suspenders go on sale to-
morrow at 35c. Mems Pure Wool Eagle
Brand Underwear on sale at $1.0S. Mems
Dress Shirts, worth to SIPS, go at 80c.
Shirts of the better kind, including Cluett
and Monarch brands, that sold to $3.50, on
sale at $1.25. And Arrow Collars, all
sizes, are going at So throw.
Mems SOC Wool Socks go Saturday at
23c. Mems Cotton Socks at 121at. Mems
Heavy Wool Underwear, worth to $3.50, at
$1.25. 15c Handkerchiefs tomorrow at Sc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

Children's Shoes, kid and gunmetal; all
sizes; worth to $2.25, cut to. .9Se
Mems Heavy Work Shoes, worth 10 $500.
cut 10 .......... $3.4S
$500 Boys School Shoes cut to :. 81 .0S
Special-Ladies' Felt Comfort Slippers,
all colors, ribbon or fur trimmed; to $500
at ................... 81 .f5
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

Mems Ovefcoats and Suts-Sray, brown and blue
patterns- to $500. 60 for $685. Mems Suits
and Overeoas, beautifully salossd-wosth to $780,
90 At Sass.
Mems Finest Suits and Overcoats, beautifully tail
orsd, including the celebrated Representatives., Hart
Schaffnsr Marx Pure Wool Fabs;cs formerly priced
to $4,000, cut Saturday to $17.66 Hundreds Of late
styGsh Suits and Ovescoats in this lot.
And here Is Free Offer. Rogers has decided to
wind up the Kennewick Clothing Stock which he pur
chased at fraction Of Wholesale cost and he win do II BY
making this grand FREE OFFER for Saturday. Any $500
Hat In the house-and there 500 to select FROM
in all shapes and styles-win be given ABSOLUTELY
FREE with every Suit. Overcoa Rancoat advertised.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13
And Also Note: LIBERTY BONDS


win value and give the balance Suit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-13

M. H. NJ Rogers Will Wind Up Great Kennewick Ciothir
Stock Kennesuick Warrington BY Making Exceptional Fre
Offer. Good From A. NJ to 6 p. NJ Tomorrow Saturday
Liberty Bonds Accepted at Full Face Value.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1918-08-02
BERLIN, 1916.

Dining together one evening in a
well-known restaurant, we were con-
versing in English. Seated at the
next table was a quartette of officers,
home on furlough. Presently wait
er stepped up to us and said that the
officers objected to our speaking the
English tongue. Knowing that we
were well within our rights, we re-
fused to discontinue the converse
ton. The four officers then rose,
stood stiffly at attention, and de-
manded that we be elected from the
restaurant. 1t was very unpleas-
ant and humiliating experience; but,
as we look back, we cannot fail to
see the humor of it, with the men
standing so ridiculously straight in
the center of the place. The Ameri-
can, as host, approached the group
and endeavored to explain; but he
was swept aside with naughty ges-
lures Upon returning to the table,
the proprietor informed him that he
would be unable to serve the rest of
the meal, and we were compelled to
leave the restaurant.-Adele N.
Phillips and Russell Phillips, in At
1antic.