Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-01
ARE IDOL|zED BY
 THE FRENCH
LOCAL MIN INC M A N WRITES ENTERTAINING LETTER FROM FIRING LINE, IN WHICH HUMOR AND PATHOS FIGURE.
(From Thursdays Daily)

From Thursdays Daily)
 There is one way to evadc the war censor, and that is by the neat method of writing at the foreign point de- sired, handing it to a friend, who sooner or later arrives in this coun- try. and delivers the message to the desired one This may be considered as unpatriotic. but where nothing Of military import is divulged, and only general information is impartcd, tid ings from the absent one arc very much appreciated.
 The arrival a few days ago Of Thos. ]. Girt, from Portland, Me, in whose possession was a letter from \. ]. Crowcll, may be of interest when certain matters are mentioned pertaining to the American as he hg- urcs in the European war, and with out revealing any secrets as to mili tarv operations. It IS of local inter est to know that Mir. Crowcll made frequent trips aS mining engineer to this section, and since leaving the country inc has entrusted his business to Mir. Girt, who will probably close a deal soon in the Mayer country. Here are excerpts from the letter:
 Tom, VIC are certainly giving the Hun all of the hell he wants. but we haven't started 10 get at him yet. CMarch 25.) \ bullet hit me in the calf of the right leg a few days ago, and maybe you will see my name as slightly wounded. l got three of them before they touched me. My wound was cauterized by Chicago physician and-wc had q good laugh over the matter, also a light dram of what they term down at Mayer as HaSsayampa water. Gee, 1t tasted inc. and | would like to be in the Red Cross tent several days under treatment" There are others from the U. s. ditto inclined, and the poiluS is getting the American flavor in his mouth also.
 Now in regard to the French sol dier: He's pippin and stayer with it. These people are justly revenge ful. and several who speak English, assigned to our sector, tell pitiablc stories of German atrocities com mitted on female relatives in captured territory, which are only too true, as the fendish crimes leak through the line by escaped prisoners. We Americans know they are telling the truth and several of us have seen enough since last July to be con- vinccd that the Hun IS beast and as such is to be treated accordingly no mercy and no quarter.
 "I could reveal some very lively and interesting tactical actions in which we have figured, but will not violate military orders in instructions given all of us. We have some very able officers, and others who are to make good. The French command CTS are keen and alert, quick as a flash. and with perception that never misjudecs. How wonderful and yet beautiful is the situation here as we oi the khaki and those of the gray are heart and soul, shoulder to shoulder. in one common cause liberty and justice. Tom, it makes ones blood chill to hear the poilus tell his story of the past and to hear his fate for the future ii the Hun wins out. They are fighting on the brink of the last ditch, and we Ameri- cans know it. There is not a Sam mic on the line who has one little word to murmur over coming over here, and knowing this to be true the tired French soldier treats all of us like a brother, as well as a saviour l It would be a memorable event in my future if spared, to recall the alice ton borne for us by the men and women of France. It is indeed a wonderfully pathetic feeling these stricken people cherish for us. and yet we are not SO hard hearted as not to appreciate what it all means-their future
 Tom. l melted away when in the Red Cross tent having my wound dopcd. An American soldier laid in a cot with an ugly wound to his hip, when in came pretty little French girl with a bouquet of flowers she gathered with her tiny hands, and placing them in his outstrctchcd hand said with smile on her lips: Mister, they are fresh and sweet: I wish to God I could help you" Then she kncclcd by his side and prayed for his recovery. This affcctionatc feeling for us is time and time again shown, and do you blame us for coming over to fight with and for these people: I will stay 10 the finish