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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
Five Dollars Reward

Five Dollars Reward
Five dollars reward will be paid
for the arrest and conviction of any
one stealing the Daily Couriers from
residences or mail boxes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
Cheaper Than Dirt

One Dodge Brothers Auto left
with us for sale, Name your own
price and terms. First come first
to get this great bargain. Grants
Pass Hardware Co. A
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
Tables For France

Tables For France
The manual training department
OF the high school has just complet-
ed 40 bedside tables for the Red
Cross These tables win see service
In the hospitals In France.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

Hamilton Improving
q. A. Hamilton today received ad-
vices from Portland which indicate
that the condition OF his son, Gail
Hamilton, Is improving slightly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
Iloarf Meeting rostponcd--

The Sunday school beard that was
to meet at the Newman NJ. Il church
ton'ght, has benn postponed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
Taking Examination

There are about Is teachers TAX
Ing the examinations at the court
house. The examinations are held
in the county court room on the first
floor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
Dies ut Roseburg--

George Mclaughlin. well knowa
in this city, was a victim OF lnfiuen-
IA. He died Sunday at Roseburg.
He leaves wife. formerly Miss
Marian Mitchell, OF this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

Liberty Bond lnstal.mcnt Due
The third installment on subsorip-
tions to the Fourth Liberty Loan is
due Dec, IS, II Is 30 per cent OF the
Subscription.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

E. l.. GALBRAITH, insurance, rent
ais, acreage, building and loans;
snaps in city property. 609 G St,
Launer's old location. 6S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

Furniture for the Kiddles at Hell
mers. AZ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

Josephine Grocery
Headquarters for Christmas can
dies and nuts. a.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-A-1 Monarch maleable
range, perfect condition, kitchen
cabinet, ice chest, chairs, and gar
den tools at half cost. A. S. Far
quharson. Fruitdale. Phone 6O3-
FPS. a.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18
NEW TO-DAY

FOR SALE-Good general-purpose
mare, light wagon and buggy.
farming tools and implements very
cheap. Farquharson, Fruitdale,
Grants Pass. As
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

$4,000 TO LOAN on AL improved
ranch property. E. L. Galbraith.
sos G st. 43
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

TWO OFFICE DESKS and chairs for
sale. sos G. st. 43
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-18

WANTED-Baby carriage in good
condition. Address No. PAS care
Courier. A
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
1916 DRAFT BILL
GETSO.K. IN SENATE
Continued from First Page.

speedy elimination of the committees
deliberations, predicted the immediate
passage Of the bill after the assembling
Of the Senate In regular session Monday
THE Secretary OF War. the Chief of
STAFF and Gen. Crowder have appeared
before the committee on this BILL" said
Senator Chamberlain. They have shown
to the committees satisfaction that its
enactment is absolutely essential to the
maintenance of an adequate army in
France.
While there are members of the COM
mittee and other Senators who regret
the necessity of reducing the draft age
limit so as to include young men of IS
years OF age. still they will support the
measure because OF military necessity.
1t is a time when all must make .acri.
fices in flesh and blood as well as In
treasure. and the sooner an adequate
army can he placed on the battle front
OF Europe the sooner will our country be
able to avoid future and greater sacri-
nces.
Under the terms of the bill the Pres
ident will have the power to classify
their selection. and while I have no in
formation to indicate what he will do I
am inclined to the opinion that classes
will be arranged SO as to call the young
est class last so men of that class VIII
have at least six months or a year to re-
main in the United States and possibly
longer, depending upon the emergency.
1T Is my purpose to have the bill
taken UP next Mondav. and the initial
steps with this end in view will be taken
when the Senate convenes day after to-
morrow. think the committee amend
ments adopted to-day have improved the
bill"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
UNIONS ASK WILSON
TO SAVE MOONEY
They ShoW HoW a Nev Trial
Can Be Obtained.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ia committee
representing international labor unions
left at the White House to-day a me-
mortal asking President Wilson to in
tervene again in behalf Of Thomas j.
Mooney. under sentence Of death in Cal
ifornia for connection with the Pre-
paredness Day parade bomb explosion
in San Francisco in July, 1916. The
memorial says:
while it is true that the courts of
California have declared themselves
without power to disturb the present
judgment of conviction, a new trial can.
nevertheless, be obtained without in any
way straining or disturbing the ordinary
law of the state.
The Governor can obtain from
Thomas ]. Mooney and his attorneys
written stipulation that he will not plead
his present conviction in bar. The Gov
ernor with that stipulation in his pos
session can pardon Mooney and direct
that he be prosecuted Immediately on
one OF the eight or nine other indct-
ments which charge him with RESPONSE
bi.ity for deaths caused by the same ex-
plosion, and thus give Mooney a new day
his innocence"
1t is hardly conceivable the Governor
Of California would hesitate to adopt
such a suggestion from the President.
the memorial urges. In the event OF a
refusal the President Is asked to COM
pei MONEYS release as war measure,
under authority OF his power a. Com
mander in Chief. Moneys execution.
the memorial warns, would be a serious
obstacle to fulflment Of the plans for
helping the Russians.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14

neckties on the amount In excess of 81.
Is. On mems and boys silk socks and
hose on the amount in excess Of 81.
-. Women's and misses silk stock
ings or hose on the amount In excess
of 81.
20. Mems shirts on the amount in
excess of SO.
81. Pajamas and nightgowns on the
amount in excess of 50.
The luxury schedule includes also a
tax OF / cent for each 10 cents or frac-
ton thereof paid for all perfumes. es-
sences. extracts, toilet water. cosmetics.
petroleum jelly, oils. pomades, hair
dressings, hair restoratives, hair dyes.
tooth and mouth washes, dentifrices.
tooth pastes. aromatic cachous. toilet
soaps and powders and any similar ar
ticles or substances. The fact that a
stamp tax of 10 per cent. on the con-
sumers of proprietary medicines and
lotions and the like has been proposed
has already been published.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
SAVES 2 CHILDREN
ON BRINK OF DAM
Passerby Finds Boat Drifting
DoWn Current.

PoUGHKEErsIE, Aug. 13.-Tired Of
playing in the shade bordering the Fish
kill Creek. Marion and Marjorie. 10 and
years old respectively. daughters OF
Joseph Davis. who lives near Hopewell.
climbed into a rowboat moored on the
banks Of the Fishkill Creek to splash
In the cool water to-day. In their glee
they ran about in the boat and so moved
1t that 1t slid away from its moorings
and drifted out into the stream.
Not until the boat was in the middle
and drifting down did the children re-
alzc that they were In danger Of being
swept over dam a short distance be-
low. Without oars they were powerless
to help themselves and screamed fran
tically for help. They received no re-
Spouse.
TIE craft was going straight Cor the
dam wAe. Edward -o,land. driving to
the village. heard TIE cs!!d-ea's screams.
Lsap.ng from his wagon. he ran to the
creek. procured another boa, and rowed
to TIE Rescue. He cid rot reach the
chi!d-en's boat until tho nose Of tho
children's boat was half WY over the
dam.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
WAR REVENUE BILL
Is ALMOST READY
Continued from First Pogo.

Exceeding ten millions. 50 per cent
instead of 40 per cent.
The suggested changes in the income
.supertax rates are ms follows. In four
of the higher brackets:
On portions Of incomes between $780,
900 and 100000. So per cent.
Between 100000 and 100000. Sc
per cent
Between 100000 and 35.000,oo0.
IS per cent.
Exceeding $1,000 900. 81 per cent.
II is regarded as improbable that
this increase in the rates already ten
tatively sagreed upon will be acceptable
to the cummittee. 1t Is the suggestion
of only lone man, and has ELECTED no
great enthusiasm among the members.
innivieeai Income TAX
THE Sun is enabled to present here
with the, fnal action up to this time
Of the committee on the income tax as
It will affect individuals.
The notmal tax will be 10 per cent.
Of the anount Of income above the ex.
emu6ions of $4,000 for ma ried men
and heads OF fami,i.. and $1,000 for
others I'M addition a. under existing
law. there is an additional exemption
~ 5000 far each d.nendent child under
"a xssr, ,of are. How.v.r. tn. nos.
ii
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
CANADA HELPS US.
OBTAIN ALUMINIUM
Dominion Drops Waterway
Action to Prevent War
Plan Interference.
Special Despatch to The Sun.

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 13.-An intlma-
ton that they were standing in the way
Of American plans for whipping the
Kaiser by the aerial route caused
sudden shift Of position to-day on the
part Of attorneys for the Dominion of
Canada before the international Joint
commission on boundary waterways
here. Yesterday they blocked action
upon a request from the St. Lawrence
River Power Company. a New York
corporation, for suspension Of rules and
summary action upon petition for per-
mission to build an Ice barrier In the
south branch of the St Lawrence At
Massena, N. Y. so that the American
Aluminium Company can work through
out the winter and add 100000 pounds
to the output of aluminium.
The application for a summary hear
Ing was renewed to-day before the joint
commission by Judge koonts of the State
Department in the name OF the United
States. He said that he had been d.
| rected to make the application by Set 20
tary of War Baker and that Chairman (
Baruch of the War Industries Board and
the members of the aircraft board par
ticularly were much interested because
OF a grave shortage OF aluminium for the
building of battleplanes. An increase OF
5000. 900 pounds of the metal will make
a vast difference in the American speed
Ing up plan.
THAT makes all the difference In the
world" exclaimed Judge Kiefer Of OF
tawa, special counsel for the Canadian
Government. Our plans and your plans
for the winning of the war are Identical.
Canada would not for one minute placs
any obstacles in the way OF the war
plans OF the United States, for We
should be working against our own In
| terests."
The joint commission issued an order
for a hearing upon the War DEPART
ment's application in Montreal on Au-
gust 80. Under formal routine 1t would
have been necessary to wait until Sep
TENDER 10. The commission heard testi-
mony to-day upon an application for
| permission to build certain dams in the
st. Lawrence at Waddington, N. Y, for
hydroelectrio developments.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14

way, Gen. Pershing would command the
Joint forces.
can sector Includes what always has
been considered the logical road to Ber-
lin for French advances. 1t was across
lines now held by Americans that the
French struck in 1914 before the plunge
Of the German army through Belgium
localized the war In northern France.
While the enemy IL still In northern
France. 1t may be that no major attack
can be attempted through these gate
ways. The campaigns in Picardy and
at the Marine, however. are aimed at
forcing him back until the opportunity
comes to drive back at HIM and 1t Is
regarded by officers here that 1t will be
over the American lines that the real
thrust at Germany will be driven home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14

WARRINGTON, Aug. 1S,-Only one cas-
ualty list. containing ninety names, all
from the army. was issued to-day. 1t
follows:
KILLED IN ACTION.
BAXTER c. s.. , s!:y:I:Hd, o.
zaSs Afi Il H. 4: W. S,:s,! S;s. Tenn
PORTER: D: E.. Cresson. Ia.
WOOD. II. H.. scranton. Pa.
ALLMSLANovIEz. X. chicago
ARsENAULT. L. L., Mexico. Me.
BARNES. L.. ssltiiio. Miss.
DAMPEER. J.. New Hebron. Miss.
rbDRlCKs; J.. Philadelphia.
KELLAR. D. E.. clsrksburs, W. Va.
PnAWSKI. T., Cohoes, n. i.
Ripe. #. c.. JR.. Plsttsmouth. NeS.
DIED FROM WOUNDS.
Lieutenant.
CASH. F. II. NJ. Washington. d. C.
Corporal.
DIcKEY. 1. E. Hudson. wis
Private.
HAIR ELL. G., Hsbgood, N c.
DIED FROM ACCIDENT AND OTHER
CAUSES.
Corporat-
COFFIN. A. r.. Bridger. Mont
Lieutenant.
IRWIN. Z. s., Denver. Col.
6ergeants.
CARTER. G. A.. St. Louis.
CLOUD. H, Kansas City, No.
GREER, Z. IT,. Waterbury, Conn
LAMBERG. D., Chicago.
PAYNE. C. H.. Concord. Mass.
Corporais.
BOYCE. r. l.. Pacific Junction, Ia.
gSTABROOKS. L., Canada.
KELLY. w. F.. Kenbridge. Va.
LAMBERT. A. j., Greenfield, Mass.
PANETH, G.. SS4 East s1st ST., New York.
PENpERGAST. q. A, Lynn. Mass.
SHERMAN. L. s.. Springfield. Mass.
Mechanic.
MOREHOUSE. L.. Kahoka. Mo.
Wagner.
HOLMES. c. D.. BrigSsville. III.
Cooks.
KEYSER. =. u, ClaysburE, y. Y.
LEX. r.. Moundsville. W. Va.
Pnvates.
BUIE, A. s.. Boguechitto. Miss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
DANIELS HoNoRs 8 NAVY MEN.
Enlisted Tars, Some New Workers.
Com m ended for Rescue In Fog.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Nine enlisted
men OF the navy were commended to-
day by Secretary Daniels for courage in
volunteering to take n boat through a
fog to rescue twenty-slx officers and men
from the British steamship CITY Of
Vienna. when she went ashore on the
Canadian coast last month.
TIE men include:
Frank l.. Pease. boatswain's mate.
West Hampton Beach, y. Y; Edward
J. Teevan. seaman, l155 East Fortieth
street. Brooklyn; James c. Osuvie. sea-
man. East Haven. Conn: Walter e.
Fox, seaman. South Manchester, Conn.
and Robert e. HILL gunner's mate, las
West 1Slst street. New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
BRoNXvILLE FLIER KILLED.
rejected by u. =. He Joined Cana
dian Aviation Service.

Lieut.. Leonard s. Morange was killed
august IL while serving with the Cana
oIah branch OF the Royal Flying Corps.
according TO n cablegram received yes
tsrGay by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
EDWARD A. Morange. Bronxville. n. ].
No details have arrived save the cable
message from the Secretary of the Air
Hlnistry in London.
Lieut.. Morange was 20 and was a
senior at Yale when he attempted to en-
NIX In the American aviation service. He
was rejected. but passed the test In
tanada' vas later appointed instructor
ana sent to England.
ms Younger brother. Irving S. Mo-
range. = a Lieutenant In the American
aviation forces on the western front and
nas already downed three enemy air
planes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
THROWS OUT FARE PLEA.
Judge Refuses to Restrain Ord.
nance Reducing Detroit Rate.

DETROIT, Aug. 10. - Efforts of the
Detroit United Railway Company to pre-
vent enforcement OF an ordinance re-
ducinJ to cents the rate o; fare on
local traction lines failed to-day, when
United States District Judge futile re-
fused to hear the company's plea for a
restraining writ Judge Tuttie said the
case had no place in his court and crie-
cised the attitude OF both the city and
the traction company.
Later the company fled notice that II
will appeal to the United States Su-
preme Court
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14

Between $4,000 and $4,000. 40 per
Between $4,000 and $4,000, as per
cent
Between $4,000 and $4,000. At per
cent.
Between $4,000 and $4,000. As per
cent
Between $4,000 and 100000. 40 per
cent
Between 100000 and $4,000 SO per
cent.
Between 100000 and $500. 900. IS per
cent
Between $780, and $500. 900. go per
cent
Between 100000 and $1,000. 900. SIS
per cent
Between 100000 and 100000. 70
per cent.
Exceeding $4,000. 900. rs per cent.
Scale OF Luxury Taxes.
THE Sun Is enabled also to present
herewith for the first time the scale Of
luxury taxes which the committee has
written into the flrst draft Of the new
law:
A tax OF 20 per cent. on the consump-
ton and use of the following based on
their retail sale prices
1. Fibre carpets and rugs in excess Of
IS per square yard.
2. Picture frames on amount in excess
OF $40 each.
g. Trunks. on amount Of excess Of $50
each.
l.. Valises, travelling bags. suit cases,
hat boxes used by travellers, and filled
toilet cases, on the amount in excess OF
SIS each.
5. Purses, pocketbooks. shopping and
handbags. on the amount in excess of
$3.50 each.
6. Umbrellas. parasols and sun shades.
on the amount in excess Of 81 each.
7. Fans on the amount In excess
s. House or smoking Jackets or coats
and bath or lounging robes on the
amount in excess OF $40.
9. Mems waistcoats sold separately on
the amount in excess Of IS.
10. Mems and boys suits and over
coats. not including uniforms for the
cess of $50.
IL. Womens and misses suits, cloaks
and coats on the amount in excess of
$50. II made up by tailor or seamstress
on the amount In excess of $50 in value.
IL. Womens and misses dresses on
the amount In excess Of $40, II made
by seamstress on the value in excess
of $50.
IL. women's and misses hats, bonnets
and hoods on the amount in exces,
IL. Mems and boys hats on tn,
amount in excess OF IS.
Is Mems and boys caps on the
amount in excess OF 81.
Is. Mems. womens. misses and boys
boots. shoes. pumps or slippers on the
amount in excess OF SO
II. Mems and boys neckwear and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
ON CANADA's CASUALTY LIST.
TWO Americans Are Reported
Wounded, Ono CEASED.

OT-AwA. Ont. aug. ,a.-The follow
80 americans are mentioned IA to-
as Canadian casualty list:
wounded: =. A. Me-ryaelc. Maiden.
--o.'' J, L. Duffy. Denver. Col.
, rassed; c. r. Thompson. Litchville,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
NAMES AMERICANS
IN GERMAN PRISONS
War Department Reports 70
Captured.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13-Names Of
twenty three additional American SOL
diers held in German prisons were an
nounced to-day by the War Department
as follows:
AT CAMP DARMsrADr.
AHELoW. JOSEPH. s4A F'rsa.nE .'.'
81 LINES 81 ':s'I East Ky i,sa
LESLIE. JAMES. North ron.w.nd.. y. Y.
MokiaKri En sATao Hesn 0i sansio. T.
FENDER, MICHAEL. Buffalo.
PETIT, EDWARD NJ. Oyster Bay.
AT CAMP GIssES.
Corporal.
DoANE. CHARLES H.. Terre Haute.
Prvates.
DopsoN. RUSSELL. Vintonva!s: Pa.
SMITH, HOWARD w, Elk!n, W. Va.
McENANY. FRED w. Vancouver. wash.
Rank Unknown.
ZATENSKI. FRANK, address not given.
McENANY. ROBERT. Vancouver, Wash.
AT CAMP TUCHEL.
HALAs. HENRY. Detroit.
AT CAMP HUEBERG.
CRAM. ROSCOE. address unknown.
Private.
wYENSK. JOSEPH. address unknown.
AT CAMP GoETTINGEN LAZARErT.
First Lieutenant.
GOODRICH. HAROLD. New Haven. Mo.
AT CAMP LIMBURG.
First Lieutenant
WHITE. JOHN A.. Philadelphia.
Private.
Rank Unknown.
DUNN, CHARLES. McKees Rocks. Pa
CAMP UNKNOWN.
First Lieutenant.
MAYES. HOWARD G.. Chicago.
Corporal.
MCCORMICK. PETER j.. Roxbury. Mass.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14

The International Red Cross was the
first to send word to the parents Of
Joseph Abelam, S44 Flushing avenue.
Brooklyn. that their son. a private in
the sanitary detachment OF the 30sth In
fantry. had been captured and is a pris-
oner at Darmstadt. Germany. The War
Department confirmed his capture Au-
gust 10. Private Abelam had been miss
ing since June "a.
He was drafted and sent to Camp Up
ton last September and went to France
early in April! He was a chemist In the
Department Of Health.
Private Anthony DE Amaral. 3o7th In
fantry. Company A. reported n prisoner.
has been in the hands OF the Germans
at Darmstadt for two months. He was
waiter. His wife lives at 20 East
1884 street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-14
GEN. LiEgett's Corps.

Gen. Lisgetts corps probably is re-
garded as the mobile reserve OF the
First Army and as such is being en-
ployed on the French front Should ag-
gre.sive operations be undertaken on the
American front. however. this corps
probably would be used there supple
mented by French and possibly British
mobile reserves sent by Gen. Foch. In
that case while Gen. Foch would ma
out the objects OF the action in a broad
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-02-28
TOP WORLD MARKET
riOtiSn.

S. A. Barnes who lives south Of Au-
rOra, sent a car Of hogs to the Chicago
market and on the 22nd received the
returns, which showed that he topped
the worlds market for price Of hogs.
bringing $3.50 per hundred. The hogs
were not extra large. but showed their
condition when they were only docked
five pounds per head for shrinkage.
Mr.. Barnes was not content to tell
Of this, but to support his statement,
brought along the report OF the com
mission company that sold them. He
has only been in the county about two
years, and when he came from Iowa.
his neighbors there We're sympathizing
with him on going to such ar inferior
country. He says now that he Is the
one who is entitled to feel sympathy
for the poor fellows who have to live
down In Iowa.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-02-28
A PATRIOTIC SOCIAL

At the Olson school, two miles north
Of ,Volga, a patriotic entertainment
and shadow social was held on Wash
ington's birthday. Miss Elsie DeWalt,
of Brookings. is the teacher and the
success of the event is due to her un-
firing efforts. Everybody present,
which was a large crowd, enjoyed the
program part Of the evening and then
the shadows of the young ladies pres
ent were sold to the young gentlemen
in the audience. Two young ladies
from this city seemed to be popular,
the shadows of Miss Ruth Simkins
and Miss Lucille DeWalt selling for
eight dollars each. The young farmers
of that neighborhood certainly seemed
to have an eye for a good profile. as
the sum of money taken in for the ben
eft of the Red Cross "a $102.0 90. Col
Nesbit, of Volga, acted as auctioneer
and stated that they were the highest
priced shadows he had v sold.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-02-28
"BACk FROM HE'LL"

The last number of the y. NJ. G. A.
lecture course at the College which oc.
cured Monday evening was certainly
the high mark in an extremely vel
balanced and entertaining course. The
anced and entertaining curse. The
attendance was as big as the auditori
um would hold and the grip that the
speaker had on his audience was evi.
dent at every moment of the evening.
Samuel c.. Benson is not an orator,
but he is as convincing and entertain
ing a single handed talker as ever ap-
peared before a Brookings audience.
His knowledge of his subject was ap-
parent from the start, and his depth
of sympathetic feeling for the wrongs
that h" had seen done and the misery
created was so intense, that he carried
his hearers with him and made them
feel the awfulness of the German inva.
sion. War can be talked about by men
who have studied the matter, have
planned campaigns and read of the
other wars of the world, but no one can
get such a grip on an audience, as can
the man who has seer the things him
self, has walked amid the falling ruins
of life and happiness and suffered with
those who have lost their all. In this
regard the speaker was we'll equipped
as his service at the front and his
work with the Red Cross has given
him the most vivid insight. Those who
attended were well repaid for going to
the college, and those who missed the
opportunity will have to wait for
some other speaker who has been
in the thick of it before they can begin
to realize what this war really is. The
Y. NJ. G.. A. is to be congratulated on
the whole course and especially this
closing number.