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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
D0ggOne! Devil
Dogs Doll Up To
Dazzle D0nseLS

Handsome and smart is the new
summer uniforms of the Devil Dogs
and they may prove equally deadly to
the hearts of the girls as they were to
the Heinies in France, when members
Of the United States marine corps sta
toned at Memphis doll up Thursday
in their new summer uniforms to aid
recruiting.
Capt. Frank Piotte and Sergt c. H.
Robinson, in charge Of the local re-
cruiting office, room 10 odd Fellows
building. will be the first to don the
bright blue blouses, snow white trous-
ers and attractive new cap and brave
the shafts Of the smiles bound to turn
their way,
Attractive to men as well as the girls
is the idea OF Uncle Sam in keeping the
"Teufelhunden' dressed up to the min
ute, for who wouldn't want to be a
marine when he reads their record and
then gets slant at them, the cyno-
sure of soft-eyed glances as they make
it down the main stem
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
HUN CABINET FAV0RS /
NOT SIGNING TREATY

WEIMAR, June IS. (By the Associ-
ated Press. )--No statement has been isr
sued by the German cabinet on the
allied reply 10 the German eounter-pro-
posals, but the Associated Press learns
that sentiment in the cabinet Is almost
unanimously against signing the treaty.
the only objection being the possibility
Of Bolshevsm and chaos In Germany,
The cabinet met at noon and con-
tinued its session until late in the day,
The peace commission began deliberat-
ing on the entente answer at o'clock
last night. Official circles here were
weary last night, since large num-
Der Of the cabinet members and other
dignitaries stayed up all last night to
read the allied terms without delay. In
dignation is said to be increasing in
Weimar.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
MYERS, FORMER DEPUTY,
FREED ON BOOZE CHARGE

S. A. Myers, 2se Adams avenue. a
former deputy sheriff, was exonerated
at his trial in police court Wednesday
Of charges of violating the liquor laws
His arrest resulted from the finding
In room at his home of 36 quart bot
ties OF whisky and a suitcase of half
pint bottles Of whisky Tuesday by
Sergeant Red" Davis and Policemen
Robinson and Head.
Myers mother and also his bride ac-
companied him to the Central police
station, where the young wife hecape
summoned.
The mother told the court tbst Whiie
her son was visiting his wifss parents
In the suburbs. she had rep'ed ms room
to a man appearing TO foreigner
A chauffeur testified ia. ne hau taken
whose Two bic suIt1ses were extremely
heavy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
ALLIED SOLDIERS
CONCENTRATED ON
LINE FOR ACTION
Marshal GiUes Orders to Prepare for SUift
Action in EUent Germans viii Not Sign
Final Terms of Peace GiUen Them

COBLENZ June 49, (By the Associated Press )-The
concentration of troops preparatory advancing farther into
Germany the Germans refuse sign the of peace
began today throughout all the occupied Orders this
effect received yesterday from Marshal Foch commander
nche of the allied armies who similar orders all the
allied forces on German soil.
Ieut.-Gen Hunter Ligge commander of American forces
in the Cobenz said yesterday after inspection trip
the bdgehead outposs and the headquarters of divisions
along the Rhine that the American forces all ready
ahead at moments notice Leaves soldiers permitting
them visit recreation points within the American have
all been suspended until it known whether the Germans will
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
U. 5. ORDERS PROBE
OF RIVER DISASTER

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June 18-Inves-
tigation of the accident in which 2S
persons lost their lives when the pleas
ure launch Mary Francis capszed on
the Black Warrior river, was ordered
today by government officials at wash
ington.
District Attorney Earl Pettus, who
has jurisdiction over this district, put
machinery In motion this morning to
conduct thorough investigation Of the
disaster. 1t is charged the launch was
badly overcrowded, having had 65 per-
sons on board at the time OF the acct
dent.
Fine of not more than $4,000 or not
more than ten years imprisonment, or
both, is the punishment provided.
Capt. Richard Antonio was In COM
mand Of the boat, while S. r. Aston
Tuscaloosa capitalist. is the owner.
TUSCALOOSA. Ala. June 1s.-The
body of Elizabeth Waddell, 6-year- -old
daughter Of Mrs. M. L. Waddell, who
was also drowned when the launch
Mary Francis capsized Sunday after
noon, was found early this morning
The body had come to the surface and
was discovered by watchers who had
searchlights playing on the river.
A negro nurse Is the only other per-
son stil missing. Twenty eight lost
their lives In the accident.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
NO COIN TO ENEMIES.

LONDON, June 1s.--The treasury
has authorized the transmission to per-
sons and firms resident In enemy ter
ritory OF statements Of their accounts.
Payment Of money to enemies remains
prohibited and statements Of accounts
sent to them must be accompa MED by
notice that persons and firms In enemy
territory will not be permitted to dis
pose of funds or securities held for
their account In this country at the
Gate Of the beginning Of the war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
FOCH PLANS TO STRIKE [F HUNS REFUSE TREATY
Tender Tributes
From Ed Pass And
"Ching" NelUsbOy

Maybe you don't know "chIna,"
Quite likely, for "chlnp" 10 only
newsboy and you are business man,
and some business men haven't the
But Sergeant Brlnkley knew "China,"
and today there Is green spot In
"chlna's" memory for the slain officer.
With his donation TO the 5rinkley fund
"chino," who sells The News selmltar,
wrote; enclosed find 81 which
earned from selling papers overtime
U.Ht.%sS Sa MSsH ssses Sas'S day "S he ~oSd @ come
by my corner and buy papers from me,
He treated me as he would mil.
ilonalre, This Is a worthy cause, and
everybody should send In donation,
May God bless you for starting this
yocs, tSUS ,1ser. EsesG to osNo ssnS N.S%rssboy 4"
Acy Lehman has gotten busy with the
fund. Three times Tuesday he came to
The News Selmitar, The first trip he
brought S25. He was back again soon
with another $25, and later In the after
noon he brought In another $50 making
500 total for the days collection at his
place on Madison avenue.
Early Wednesday morning Aoy was
back with $50, making his total eollee-
ton to that time $50.
Eddie E. Pass, assistant chief Of
police, was with Sergeant Brlnkley
when he felt Hls last words were
spoken TO Pass, With his subserptlon
OF $25 Pass, who knew the mettle In
Brinkley's makeup, wrote
81 want to commend you for the
spirit which prompted you to start this
fund, No one In Memphis knows better
than do tho strict attention to duty
and the fearless performance Of that
same duty II took 10 win for John G.
6rlnkley the envlabe reputation he
bore when he was 80 cruelty slain on
Friday, June t3,
"a knew 6rnkey the day he became
q member OF the police department,
knew him Intimately 10 the day OF his
a mark Of the deep feeling and rever-
enoe felt for him as brother OF.
ficer. | stood at Brlnkley's side when
he was shot down, and know you VIII
understand when say that the check
vs the only outward manifestation Of
loss is contained In a place from which
II cannot be brought forth"
From w. W, CrandaI, Jr, OF tho
| Brownsville Roller Mills, Brownsville,
| Tenn, The News Scimtar received the
| following letter; "lnclosed you will find
Memphis exchange No, 1919 on Union
| and Planters Bank and Trust company
| for Sl90 which every Shriner In Browns
vile and Haywood county, Tenn, have
| cheeTfully contributed TO the widow and
| two little daughters Of our esteemed
| Noble, Sergt. John @, Brinkley
"Sergt, Brinkley was II man who was
| kind and courteous to his fellowman
and had a friendly smile for ALL He
| was fearless officer who sought no
acclaim but performed his duty be-
cause Of his love Of right doing, We
sincerely hope that the people viii re-
spond generously TO this worthy cause, ="
Persons desiring TO contribute TO this
| - N..H, NiI In IA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOLS
TO AID NEGRO CHILDREN

Twelve to IS summer Bible schools,
to be condueted five days each week
during tho summer starting July 7, win
be inaugurated In local negro churches
under the supervision Of r. Clippnger,
superintendent OF LeMoyne institute,
Children between the ages OF and 10
years will be admitted free, School
hours will be between $3.50 and IL 30
am. and the courses will be continued
for six weeks.
The purpose Of the Bible classes, ac-
cordinC to Clippnger, is to take negro
children from the environment OF the
streets and provide both education and
proper training for them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
SET VOTE ON MOVE
TO REPEAL DRY LAW

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-The house
Judiciary committee, agreed today to
vote Saturday on a proposal by Repre-
sentative Gard. Democrat. Ohio, which
would authorize the president by proc
lamation to modify the war time pro-
hibtion law insofar as 1t relates to the
winna
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
FOREIGN MINISTERS
ONLY ONES MEETING

eign ministers was the only organiza-
tion of tho peace conference TO hold
a meeting today The mifststKgs dis
cussed sFe Polish Jkrainieii problem
as well as plans for the control of Dan
zig during the time between German
evacuation and Polish occupation
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
MOVEMENT OF GRAIN
NOT TO RETARD COTTON

WASHINGTON, June 1S-Prepara-
tions being made by the railroad ad-
ministration to move the record grain
crop will not interfere with the prompt
movement of cotton in the opinion of
Director General Hines. He said today
the administration was making repairs
to large number of cars to put them
IN condition for the movement of grain
and that sufficient cars would be avail
able to move cotton also.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
sIa!s3E.!:| s!3 AyIslslE EsESg

Tennessee-Fair, little change in tenn
perature.
Mississippi - Local thundershowers.
Thursday partly cloudy
Arkansas Partly cloudy
A b m a-Local thundershowera.
Thursday partly cloudy
kentucky-Fair, little change in tenn,
perature
- Louisiana, Oklahoma. East and West
Texas-Partly cloudy.
North Carolina-Probably local show
ers In west. fair In east,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
RoTARIANS HEAR TRAUB,

OF Camp Pike, Ark. was the guest Of
honor and the principal speaker Tues
day night at the meeting OF the Rotary
club, held at the Memphis Country club.
where dinner was served at o'clock,
Gen Traub spoke in highest praise OF
the valor OF the American soldier and
related many interesting incidents OF
his service In France.
An entertaining program was given.
which included blackface song and
comedy act by Burl Grant, a ukulele
selection by Miss Josie C, Howe, violin
selections by Mrs Robert Love and
vocal selection by Mrs. CLYDE Beck, ac-
companied on the plano by Mrs, Frank
Sturm >
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
CHILDREN FEATURE
Of LEAGUE MEET.
Rev. R. T.. Nollner, of Nash
vile, Says Morale of
Church Big Thing.

The gypsy tea to be given by the
Memphis Epworth League union in
honor of the visiting delegates to
the annual convention, will be held
at the Casino in Overton park in
stead of at the Trezevant pavilion,
as had been announced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
DOMINION OF IRELAND.

LONDON, June 1S--A Dublin dis
patch to the Daily Mail says Sir Hor-
ace Plunkett, chairman of the Irish
convention, in speaking of a recent re-
mark by Viscount Northcliffe in which
the latter referred to the future do
minion of Ireland" said:
Il believe things are moving that
way. OF this we shall know more a
fortnight hence"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
"JIMMY" TAYLOR BACKED
TO SUCCEED BRINKLEY

Friends and admirers both in and
out Of the Memphis police department
are predicting that Jimmy" Taylor,
Of the emergency squad at the central
office, will be named as sergeant in
place Of John G. Brinkley who met a
martyrs fate Friday when Lorenzo
Young, negro. shooting at every police
man and white man he could spy,
killed Brinkley and wounded four
others.
Jimmy Taylor is a splendid police
man and a real man. He has had sew
eral years experiences and Ia habitually
thorough, sincere and upright In his
operations. whether in the regalia OF
the COD or as citizen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
VILLA LOSES 56 MEN;
YANK CASUALTIES II

WASHINGTON. June 1s.-An official
report to the war department today
from MAJ, Gen. Cabell, commanding the
Southern department, said the Villistas
attacked by American troops near
Juarez were known to have lost As men
killed and IL taken prisoners Casual
ties of the American forces were two
killed. two severely wounded and eight
slightly wounded
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
coPnNA TO MEXICO.

Tho ..oamer Corona, formerly the
pohar, q, Lee. recently sold TO a Mex
icsy Subsidiary of the Standard OIL
crsapany has been rechristened the
8bola. She has been removed from
her moorings at the Lee line wharf TO
one near the bridge for two weeks more
work before leaving for her VOYAGE TO
Tampico to be put In the oil trade.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
SUFFRAGE CASE MAY BE
ADVANCED ON DOCKET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. June IS. (Spl.)
The supreme court today heard mo-
tion by Attorney General Frank M.
Thompson to advance the woman suf-
frage case on the docket and took the
matter under advisement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
LABOR ASKS WILSON
TO FIRE BURLESON

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. June 1S.--A
resolution asking President Wilson i'm
mediately TO remove Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson from office was adopted
unanimously today by the American
here. -.a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
INJURED IN FALL.

H. B. Smith, residing at Cooks Sta
ton. suffered broken shoulder at
noon Wednesday when he fell short
distance through the elevator shaft OF
the building at IL North Front street.
He was removed to the General hospital
and later TO his home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
FRENCH TARS CARRY
RED FLAG AT BREST

BREST, June 1.-TWO hundred
French sailors, carrying a red flag, at
tempted to enter the naval Jail here
yesterday to rescue imprisoned sailors.
The attempt failed. There were no
casualties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
Grossest Possible Insult.

The messages contained on the paper
was the most deliberate insult which
could be offered 10 white woman The
state contends that the paper contained
the words which were spoken by
Schoultz to the 16 year old girl
Court adjourned for noon during the
cross -exa mination Ct the girl witness.
AT the start Of the trial Is witnesses,
for both the state and the defense were
sworn, These did not include num-
ber of character witnesses summoned
by the defense.
Two of the witnesses were men, six
were mature women and the balance
were young girls, presumably students
at Central high school Not negro
was present In the courtroom when the
case went to trial
The girl told how she left her home
on the morning she was insuted fol-
lowed her usual course down Waldran
boulevard and how she saw the man
who insulted her sitting on the stone
retaining wall. In front Of shrubbery
surrounding the home OF Or. Hermann
at Waldran boulevard and jefferson
avenue.
The man held felt hat In his hand,
the girl said. She told of revolving
display made by the man, and OF the
words he uttered to her.
II walked on rapidly, but | did not
run. after he spoke to me, for fear he
WOuld OVeTIdke me, tne BirI SAld. Sne
testified that she spoke nothing regard
ing her experiences at the high school
and that the first person she told was
her mother, when she got through
school. The narrowing experience made
her nervous for two or three days. she
said.
The trial of the Schoultz case was
resumed at 2 o'clock, Sam o. Bates,
states attorney general, announced
that he would be unable to continue the
prosecution Thursday, because he had
to go before the supreme court. But
the states case will be handled by
William Tyler McLain, assistant state s
attorney, assisted by r. G. Brown, w.
w. Farabough and Jere Horne.
The witness chair, during the girls
testimony Wednesday, was moved from
the witness box to point directly In
front Of the jury. Fans were shut off.
and Judge Richards moved alongside
the witness, to hear her testimony.
This was in an effort to prevent emyI
bsrrassment for the girl. and TO k8f
her from speaking so loudly ,sar
spectators In the courtroom might
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18

II orders come TO 80 ahead, the
Americans will advance in combat for
nation prepared for any emergency,
with the artillery and supply trains fol-
lowing close upon the heels of the in
fantry. S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
Court Protects Girls.

Court precedent was upset by Judge
J. Ed Richards, before whom the
Schoultz case Is being tried
The first order OF the court, after the
twelfth Juror was accepted at il1O
wednesday morning, was that no spec
tator would be permitted to leave the
courtroom while the case was In prog
fess. Persons who desired to leave at
1880. when Sam O. Bates, states at
torney, arose to read the indictment,
were permitted to do SO. Then deputy
sherifts were stationed on each door,
to prevent ingress or egress
FOLLOWING the reading Of the indict-
ment, Ralph Davis. attorney for
Schoultz, said; May It please your
honor and you gentlemen of the jury
In behalf of the defendant, ! enter a
plea Of not guilty"
The l6-year-old girl then was called
to the witness stand. r. Grafton
Brown, assisting the state in the prose-
cutton asked the opening question re-
garding the name OF the defendant.
Davis entered objection to Browns
examination of the witness on the
ground that the indictment returned
against the defendant was brought In
the name Of the state OF Tennessee
The objection was overruled by Judge
Richards, and Brown proceeded with
the examination
No testimony was introduced on di-
lect examination to show that the man
who accusted the girl student had laid
hands on her
But sheet of note paper was pre-
sented to the witness, when the ex-
animation was well under way.
is that unat the man said to you"
Brown asked
The girl read the paper. 1t was
passed to the Judge, then the jury
Then she answered: "Yes."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
YOUNG GIRL IS *
CERTAIN IN HER
IDENTIFICATION
Defense in "Dr." Ture W.
SChouItz Case Seems To Be
Laying Foundation for Mis-
taken Identity.

PERSONNEL OF scHouLTZ JURY,
Henry Birkner, b67 Exchange avenue,
salesman, ], Goldsmith s. Sons Co,
A. J. Keith, 1895 Cummings street,
+. G. LIBBY, 1897 Manila avenue, ga
rage superintendent.
T. 4. Carr. iO4O Rosell street, ma
Louis A. Thornton, 1899 Agnes place,
grain and seed merchant
9, w. Simmons, Raleigh, Tenn, ma
chinery dealer.
T. D. Thurman. Jr., Neshoba. Tenn.
farmer,
T, G. Ethridse, Bartlett, Tenn,
W =. Pitts, l47S Mcmillan street, car
inspector,
BE :, T Smith, 1863 MoLemOro avenue
c, NJ cbumley, 9sO Maryland avenue
fireman, Y q NJ. " railway,
~ w Marshall, sos Vance avenue
stationary engineer,
He had sandy -colored hair. That
Is what makes me sure he Is the same
This, was the means by which ls.
school, identified "pr." ~elSrrs Ture nv NV
Schopltz, masseur, as the man who
grossly insulted her on the morning ot
April SS at Jefferson avenue and Wal,
dran boulevard as she was on her way
The. girl was the first witness sum.
moned m the case against the Swedish
doctor who is underhindiotmen or
Two charges of attempting to violate
tne age OF consent law, and two charge,
OF indecent exposure, He is beinE
division OF criminal court
The girl was positive that Schoult;
vas the man who insulted her, bu
Ralph Davis, attorney for the defense
apparently made deep impression OF
jurors and spectators when he brought
out the Identification by hair testimony
The outstanding feature OF the mas,
seur on trial Is his eyes. The left ey,
Is normal But the right optic slantl
outward and upward, In manner gen
orally termed cock eyed
This defect Of vision Is plainly visible
az considerable distance from
Schoultz, As the defendant sat facint
trial Wednesday. this defect in ylslol
could be seen by any juror,
The examination Of the l6-year -olt
nigh school girl was not concluded
when court adjourned at 1890 for lunch
But the fact that the defense intend
70 produce an altbi was made apparent
when Raiph Davis, stressed the testi
mony Of the girl In city court, when III
doctor" was bound over TO the stat
n May. after his arrest by Detectiv
Jim Mahan
The court reporters tipping, whicl
Davis presented as the testimony Ii
city court, showed that the girl wit
ness Thought" that the defendant
Schoultz, was the man who so grossl,
nsulted her. She positively identified
him as the man, when the trial II
criminal court got under way Wednes
day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-18
Weather Forecast

Fair with little
change in tempera-
ture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
TOWNSHEND.

Miss Edith ADAMS of Athol has been
in town calling on friends the past tow
days.
j. H. Ware, administrator, has sold the
Asa Greenwood farm to Robert Green
wood
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wheeler began
housekeeping in the ARA Benson house
the first of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Werner Schwitzer OF
Greenfield recently visited at NJ. w Thay-
ers and f. r. Davis's
The topic for the Christian Endeavol
meeting Sunday evening win be, How Dc
Men Sell Their Heritage.
Mrs. w. r. Wheeler of Boston ant
daughter, Mrs Isabelle Snow, and hel
husband and baby from Connecticut were
visitors at Harry Towards the first o
the week.
Rev. and Mrs. Martin and two daugh
tiers, who have been visiting at Mrs
| Boyden's. left Thursday for Mortified
where they will attend the conference be
fore going to their home in Stoughton
Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15
POLICY TOWARD
MEXICO CHANGED
CarranZa Warned that Further Out
RACES Will be Followed by
Strong Action.

WASHINGTON, Aug l5.-The first
definite move toward the long-expeeted
change in policy in dealing with Mexico
was disclosed yesterday Carranza has
been warned that if the murders and out
RACES of Americans continue, the United
States may be forced to adopt a radical
change in its policy with regard to Next
co. With the announcement at the state
department, however, came no authori-
tative indication Of how far the American
government is preparing to go to enforce
what lacks only the diplomatic technical
tiles Of an ultimatum.
The government announced its action
by publishing an exchange of notes with
Mexico city, and prefaced its official state
ment with the explanation that the dip
lomatic representations referred to had
been taken Sin view of the long series of
murders and outrages of American rti
zens in Mexico, eliminating in the murder
of Peter Catron in San Luis Potosi last
month and the preparation of other act:
in disregard of American lives and proper
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-15

lows her the full time that she spent
in the Memorial hospital at Nashua, n.
H.,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilkins, jr., and
daughter and Mark Keiserling of Saint
Helena, So Carolina, are in town to spend
the month of August &
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallis Metcalf and four
children from Springfield. Mass, and Mrs.
Frank Metcalf from Hartford, Conn, were
guests last week of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Metcalf.
Katherine and Helen living are at Camp
Oahe, Munsonville, n H., for the month
of August They have spent the past
month with their grandmother, Mrs. Cha
pin.
A very interesting community meeting
was. held at the church Sunday evening
The speakers of the evening were Clarence
Wright, who gave an interesting talk or
his experiences from the time he let
home until his return from overseas; DR.
Monsley of Walpole, who spoke of hi'
experiences among the injured soldiers
Mr.. Rodenbush OF Walpole kindly assisted
with the singing.