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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-10


Hay un dia, en- el decurso dc los
amos, en- que la Mujer la del obscure
oriente, Ia del helado norte, la del azul
mediodia la dc este luminoso tr0pico-
siente en- ell alma ell peregrino< desco
de amar y ser amada. mo es, por
ventura, el Amor ell mas precioso don
que todos los mortales -lIombres mu-
jeres- anhelamos aca abajo? Ell amor,
estrella de Felicidad, refugio contra los
dolores y las tristezas de la vida: pero
ell amor buscado y elegido con nuestro
propio coraz6n. FL Amor!..
Y horece entonces en- ell alma dc la
mujer, como un lirio solitario, la es-
peranza dc hallar otra alma a la cual
pueda entregarse por entero, en- espi-
ritu y carne. Y he ahi, que empieza
a sonreir, ALA EN- 10 mas celeste dc la
fantasia, el Principe ideal, aquel que,
desde el alberto ventanuco, We pasar
todas las tardes a la hora rosada del
ensuefio, caballero sobre uno de esos
monstruosos dromedarios que forman
las nubes del crepiisculo; Ell Principe
iinico, ell solo digno de las con1idencias
del corazon, de esas confidencias que
han de exteriorizarse con palabras de
sinceridad y de verdad, entire dos seres
que hablan el mismo idioma del espi.
ritu; dos seres que, al encontrarse por
una sola vez en- los desolados caminos
de Ia terra EN- ell obscure oriente,
en- el helado norte, en- ell azul medic
ola en- estos luminosos tropicos- va
no podran olvidarse jamas, porque les
bast6 un instante para comprenderse
amarse.
Djenana, Zeineb, Melek ~ muje-
res ideales, que llegaron un fIorcci-
miento superior de su sexo, almas dcsen-
cantadas que cruzaron por la vida, CO.
mo por un yermo, sin segar una ST.
quiera de las espigas de orc que bro
to la cosecha maravillosa de sus sue
nos; Djenana, zeineb, Melek. -. Que
ell rahmet de Ala como una gotta dc
amor divina-- refresque vuestras ceni-
zas.
A. MARIN.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-05-10

Para maquina de sumar Ojeda San
Jose No. 4. Avt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
FOR RENT-H0USES.
FURNISHED.

IN CHEVY CHASE, d. c.; MODERN ID
room house; furnished complete; beautiful spa
cious rooms; fre piano; h.-w.h.; coal In cellar
ideal location; close 70 Conn. ave. and cars;
attractive price; possession now: open day and
evening 3746 oliver st. Ph. Cleve. 13I.
SIx-R0oM. MODERN. FURNISHED, FOR
rent at $40 Quincy st. NV; immediate pos
session. Address Box 1c2-C. Star office.
MASSACHUSETTS AVE, NEAR DUPONT
Circle; dignifed tastefuliy furnished house
of Is rooms, including office suite. baths,
places, especially adapted to entertaining;
suitable for legation. Can be leased or pur-
chased at reasonable rate.
LOUIS 2. SHOEMAKER.
1907 New York ave. NV. Main 1I6s.
VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE IN CLEVELAND
Park, near Connecticut ave; II rooms. =
baths. hot-water heat, electricity, gas, well
furnished; $3.50 per month 10 May l.
Several other house in the Cleveland Park
and Chevy Chase area at $50 to s2G2.5o per
month.
1907 New York ave. NV. Main 1166-
DESIRABLE FURNISHED HOUSES.
TYLER & RUTHERFORD Unc.l,
SlT 18th st. r.w- 81
house. desrably located. northwest, Is willing
to rent same. and wouid like privilege Of re-
tanning one floor for his family of three
with board, Address Box 94-C. Star office. go
FINE SUBURBAN home IL WOODBRIDGE.
18th and Hsmlin SITS. ne, to be vacant April
/; all modern improvements; h--w. h.; six
rooms and bath; garage; chicken houses; gar
den space; two lots; fruit trees; grapes; ce-
ment walks; $50 rose bushes place; price.
500 per month, one year lease. For further
informa ton see Dr.. J. L. CHAMBERLAIN, Bu-
reau Engraving and Printing. 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
EDUCATIONAL.

THE SCHOOL or THEOLOGY. HOWARD
UuSreryity announces that evening ciAsoeA :
viii be held during the second semester OF tho
present year. beginning Monday, February ,.
PRATT. Howard University. wsshin gton. .,
C. Phone n 11e4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

FOR SALE
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
Beautiful Washington Heights Home
Splendid surroundings. Magnificent ,oca-
ton.
4 rooms FIRST floor, chambers and Ia III
second floor, 3 chambers and bath third floor
attic, bath tiled. electricity and gas; hot
water heat; 2-story brick garage; servants
room and bath.
Price, $I1 500
Immediate possession.
Full commission to brokers'
NEW CHEVY CHASE HOME.
5000.
large rooms, tiled bath, hot-vzter heat
attic. electricity. NEW, NEVER BEEN OC-
CUPIED.
Full commission to brokers'
r. w. BEAII. 1870 New York ave. NV.
Gall Main $500. Call residence Columbia 1905.
3os
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

MODERN sIX.ROOM HOUSE; HOT-WATNR
heat; eouerste eeilsr under entire house; paved
tenant; price, $.5oo; $500 required. Address
Box 5a-C. Star once. -----.-. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

TO SETTLE AN ESTATE
Best location northeast, near Capitol and Id
brary, 10S Sd n.e.; nine rooms. reception hall.
bath, buffers pantry; can sell for less than
cost OF erection. easy terms, to effect early
settlement Of estate.
]. W. BRAWNER, Trustee,
Franklin 1885. el4 18th NV. 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
FOR sALE-HoUsES.
A FEW BARGAINS
CUILED FROM AN UP-T0-DATE LIST.

A FEW BARGAINS
cu1I.ED FROM AN UP-To-DATE LIST.
No. IA 2-Story, S-Room Brick.
NEAR 9Th AND MARYLAND AVE. NE.
ONLY $3,5OO.OO.
No. 2-Two-Story Brick.
FINE PoRCHSs ROOMS AND BATH.
on A WIDE AVENUE.
ONLY S3,75O.OO.
No. "a Detached Home.
ROOMS AND BATHNUP TO DATE.
ONLY $4,000.
No. Near Florida Ave. and
LIST NV.
e-sroRY BRICK-CoLoNIAL FRONT.
ROOMS AND BATTLEFIELD KITCHEN.
ALMOST NEW.
ONLY S5,25O.OO.
No. 5A Detached Frame.
ROOMS AND BATH. II FINE SHAPE
ONLY $4,000.
No. 6-Make Us An Offer.
on THIS House -
1o %rTRR ~ A 4 GGks seHo SEAh
ROOMS AND BATH-H.-W.H.
ELECTRIC LGHTE-UP TO DATE
ONLY $4,000.
No. "A Nice Little Brick.
ROOMS AND BATH-H.-w.H.
IN FINE CONDITION.
NEAR LINCOLN PARK.
ONLY $4,000.
EASY TERMS.
No. @A Four-Story Apartment.
NEAR 10th t.s A ND MAss AYE AyE INV.
WILL EXCHANGE FOR SMALL PROPER
TIES OR SELL AT A BARGAIN.
No. eColored Home Seeker.
HOUSE IN COOP REPAIR-
ONLY 100000.
No. 1O-SpeciaI Bargain.
PRAcTToALLY NEW-1N CENTRAL NV
3 AND 8 RooMS-RENTED. s44.
ONLY $4,000.
LIEBERMANN & HAWN,
PHONE NJ. aoe1 ADDRESS 1874 F.
A FINE MODERN
RESIDENCE
ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
NEAR 18th AND MONROE.
NINE Rooms; Two BATHS. H;-W; HEAT.
ONLY $8,500.0O.
ACCOMMODATING TERMS.
A MOST DESIRABLY
LOCATED
Two-SrORY AND CELLAR BRICK
SIX ROOMS AND BATH.
VERY REASONABLE TERMS.
ONLY SIS, $4,000.
HERE IS A REAL BARGAIN
REDUCED FROM $4,000
TO ONLY SIS, $4,000.
10 ROOMS AND RATH. 2-sTORY BRICK.
STABLE RENTS $44 Per Mo.
LIEBERMANN & HAWN.
l42l F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
FOR EXCHANGE.

HAVE FOUR-ACRE VILLAGE FARM AND
fourroom house to exchange for good auto
mobile. Address Box 143-C, Star once. 30
WHAT HAVE you TO TRADE FOB FINE
extended win trade for small properties; good
~ " PRICE, 81, 900. CLEAR
This is q gentieman's home. with plenty d
ground, shade trees. fine lawn, garage.
LIEBERMANN & HAwN. 1921 r.
FOR CITY on SUBURBAN HOME. NEAR
trolley line. a 45-acre farm, with good build
iugs; one hours run from city: T. B. oil
road. Owner, DORA MEAD, Brandywine. Nd.
1 WILL GIVE MY LOTS IN GREATER CAPI-
toll Heights near car iile, in exchange for an
automobile in irst-clsss condition. Phone Line.
529SJ. or call zoos 9Th ne. 2es
BEAUTIFUL, CLASSY, THREESToRY AND
basement limestone aud brick residence, IN I'm
est residential section OF Washington Heights.
New York city. to exchange for Washing ton
real estate. What have rou TO offer? Address
FOR SALE-L0TS.
WINTER PRICES.
We have few choice lots left at CotIuar
Manor. which will sell Mt $50 each. The
greatest opportunity ever offered the people OF
Washington. Buy now. plant a war garden
and build on it later. You must act quick.
Terms will be arranged:
Phone Franklin s9s Room "A. ITO 7 NV.
TWO OF FINEST LOTS IN CHEVY CHASE,
u. c., facing south, and 10, 50. 1746: also
NV. corner of 3rd and Seaton ne. 5ox1I4.7
NV. corner OF 18th and Allison NV, 25xllO.
with wide parking. Take End trust built
house. Col. 12ef-J.
CHOICE lots AND BUTLDTNG SITES.
McLACHLEN BANKING CORPORATION.
Main 49, tResl Estate Deptl. 10Th & g NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

32s f N.E.-9 ROOMS AND BATH: PRICE
reasonable. G. +. WARING, 1916 f ST. NV.
FOR SALE-IMPORTANT
ALWAYS READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS.
PHONE 81. 2s32 FOR NUMBERS, OR CALL
AT OFFICE.
WE OFFER THE BEST BARGAINS. THE
BEST LOCATED HOUSES. PRICES so LOW
THAT YOU SHOULD RESELL AT PROFIT.
VOC CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY WITHOUT
GETTING OUR LIST.
STONE d FAIRFAX. 1912 N. Y. ave. NV.
FOR SALE. BY OwNER-6- ROOM HOUSE,
northeast: block from line; $4,000. J. C.
BAY, 2I9 House Of Representatives Office bldg.
Phone Capitol, branch 57S. BIZ
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION; CORNER MAN
sion 31st St. Georgetown rooms. bath /; fur
mace heat: lot 391lOO; IS, 800 worth 81 500
will exchange. Owner. Apt. 105. 1857 31st st.
81
INSPECT 1902 RANDOLPH ST NV
Only vacant new house near 14th st. ears
rooms. 2 baths hot-water heat: electric lights
sleeping porch terms. THRIFT BUILDING
CO., Union Trust bldg. Tel. Main T6S. 3fs
$50 NJ 81. -NW.-BRICK, o ROOMS AND
bath; room for garage; terms. $500 down; price
low: keys at Office, c. F. WARING, 1915 F NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

CORNER ON 9th ST. NV. BELOW r. I. AVE.
14-r,om brick, splendid for business or
physician This property is assessed for ST. 500,
full assessment. Make offer; good buy.
I'll. II. BERGMAN & CO.,
631 + st nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
WANTED.

wANTED-HoUSE IN EVANSVILLE OR
near city; trade 1852 st. NV, corner: Sr
and bath; lot f9x1o0 IT.; vacant For keys,
etc., see @. +. WARiNG, i4l6 = st NV.
EXCHANGE 1918 Hupmobile, 5-pass-; new
tires; excellent condition, as 6rst payment on
a small cottage, or 3 acres land. not to be
over s., 500 car lice about miles from
Washington; value car. $3.50. s. b. 1os 2ist
St n o0-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
FOR SALE-HoUsES.



.oa---....--- -,1-- - =,e--.=
so Is aAH.G-ASSESSokIS 80 sAE AL = OtEh
CHAs. A. SHIELDS, 1886 NEW YORK AVE.
NV.
FOR sAIEL96 an AsKED: OTIS ST NEAR
18th NV; GROOM BRICK AND BATH;
HOT-WATER HEAT AND ELECTRICITY: 90.
FOOT FRONT AND REAR ALLEY. CHAS, A,
SHIELDS, 1886 NEW YORK AVE. NV.
PATH; ETC; DEEP LOT TO ALLEY. CHAs.
2: shIklAls, 1885 new 1Ohh Az 4: \. y.
FOR SALE-$4. 800: A a-sTORY BRICK RES
IDENCh OF ROOMS. BATH AND CELLAR:
On 9th ST. NE. CLOSE TO STANTON
IOCAT1oN crfaS sHfPrns raae Wv
YORK AVE n "
c0I 3 :, 7s1;.;, ~, c :, :, - : :,
TioS OVER Sc 600: MY PRICE 81 Ron: 7
SIS-ROOM BRICK HORSES. RENTEn AT
1916 PER YEAR: ON n + AVE Sc CHAS
A. SHIELDS, 1895 NEW YORK AVE NV.
FOR sAIElss, o0c, ASKED EAST CAPITOL,
NEAR Tth ST.; AN S-ROOM BRICK HOUSE;
REAR ALLEY. NICE HOME. CHAS 4.
SHIELDS. 1898 NEW YORK AVE NV.
IMMEDiIATE pOSSESSI0Y
overiooks cabinet ofncers magnificent residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

FOR sAl1E - NEW BUNGALOW.
Just being finished ana ready for i'm
mediate occupancy. Within 25 min
utes Of the center of the city. 5, 8
and z rooms each. Reasonable terms
can be arranged.
PHILLIPS & SAGER, INC,
Il. IS. 14O9 New York ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
FARMS.
FOR SALE.

BIG RARGAIN-Ioo-ACRE FARM, MONT. CO..
Md. miles ID. e. pike, near k.k-: ST.
h. nee. outb'gs-; 900 fr. trees, woods, stream.
spring. Il. MAILING. Lincoln Hotel. city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

We have demand for HOUSES ALL SECTIONS.
Prompt and efficient service rendered.
A. O. HoUGHTON & CO.. 1916 II 81. NV.
fel3s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

WE HAVE CLIENTS FOB INvEsTMENrs,
business, city, suburban and farm properties;
also vacant lots. List yours ut once.
Mef4ACHLEN BANKING CORPORATION.
Main 49, tReaI Estate peptl. lob Z q h.vs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29


DETACHED FRAME HOUSE OF ROOMS
and bal all modern improvements; hot-water
heat electric lights; gas for cooking; lot
62x200: porches public graded school l block /;
desirable neighbors located in suburbs; block
from car line. Price, 81 800.
JOSEPH G. ZIRkLE.
e03 Colorado bldg, 14th and G SITS.
BARGAIN AT $3.50.
Detached corner in Brookland, u. @.
An attractive, bright. comfortable home; six
rooms bath, large attic and cellar; hot water
heat; electric lights; lot 45xI50. with garage;
property in beautiful condition; newly deco
rated outside and in.
a. c. H0uGHToN & CO.. 1916 81 st. NV.
I'VE have the BEST in every section" sos
BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED.
Near l4th and Girard SITS. NV.
Ready for immediate occupancy.
3-story brick residence of rooms and tiled
bath; furnace heat; owner, leaving city, will
sell for $3.50 Ii sold at once. Phone III. 1885
A. @. HOUGHTON & CO., 1915 FL st. NV.
I'VE have the BEST in every section SOC
NEWTON ST. NV. BET. 14th AND 15th-S
story brick residence, rooms bath; good cell
lar; furnace heat. Bargain at $3.50.
A. G. H0UGHTON & CO., 1916 II St NV.
JUST NORTH OF PARK ROAD AND CON
venient to 14th st. cars; two-story brick dwell
ing of six rooms and tied bath: hot-water
heat; electric light; deep back yard to alley;
price, $1,000.
I've have the BEST in every section" 20s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

NEAR 14th AND IRVING IT'S
Groom house and bath. lot lSxloo
to an alley: gaslight; furnace heat
II sold in next or days. price.
$500.
JOSEPH c. ZIRKLE,
2o3 Colorado bldg, 18th and G Sta,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

BUILD YOUR OWN HOME.
We can sell you a lot 80 TT. by $50 IT to
2o-ft- alley for cents a square foot; sewer.
water. gas.
R. F. BRADBURY,
Phone Line 2as9 2226 Pa. ave. sc. 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

UnIy
Groom frame and bath; hot-water heat; con
crete cellar and walks; 11s acres; fenced; shade
and lawn; line bearin tree and vine fruits;
high elevation; blocks from BerwyD trolley;
@ blocks from Laurel trolley; close 10 steam
and boulevard, TO school, church and stores
Very attractive and a bargain. $3.50, 500
down rest $50 per month.
STONE FAIRFAX. Ask foC CROSSMAN-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SALE.

EIGHT ROOM HOUSE. H.w.H., BATH, GAS,
cleo, large lot near sta; only $500. Groom
house. ~, acres. outbuildings, orchard; 81 500;
easy terms. J. II. EARNEST, Mt. Rainier. Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29

BUILD YOUR OWN HONE.
We can sell you a lot 80 II. by $50 IT to
oo-ft. alley for cents q square foot Sewer.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-02-07

had extended along this railroa d
with the French and American
trenches on one side and the
Germans on the other. While
Engineers we're rebuilding rail
roads and blown up bridges as
fast as possible the trenches and
dugouts are just about as they
were left as the Germans re-
treated. In many places the lines
of ba.bed wire entangiements
were only short distance apart.
1t seemed almost unbelievable
to me that intricate system of
trenches and lines of wire en-.
tanglement continued on and on
for hundreds o miles along that
great battle front. There are
still great ammunition dumps
containing literally millions of
all kinds of she lis still along
here and all along the railroad
lines were american soldiers.
The roads are lined with miles of
camouhage both on the Allies's
side of the line and the Germans
because it must be remembered
that they knew how to camou.
flage as well as we In one
place l noticed what appeared to
be small hill but the Lieuten.
ant told me 1t was all cOmouflage
aud that beneath it could be hid
den hundreds of men and tons of
ammunition At another place
narrow gagged railway led up to
a hill and entered dugout where
the officer said two regiments of
our soldiers had been concealed
in little. underground city. 1t
was practically the same on the
German side of the line Great
shell holes everywhere. growing
larger and fewer right to the
gates of Metz. which we reached
after four O'Clock. We had un-
til seven O'Clock to get out of |
there but as it soon got dark we
saw very little of the city. / |
had a good supper in a restaur |
ant near the station among as
cosmopolitan group OF people as
you could find. / ate at the |
same table with some American
soldiers and civilian Frenchman.
The wsitress spoke both French |
and German; an English and
Belgian officer sat at another
table near a group of Italian sol. |
diers who were having the time
Of their lives, while at another
table four Germans talk sullsnly
in Dutch. From Metz / went
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-02-07
thrown into another world as fal

thrown into another world as far
as language is concerned and can
not even ask for a ::drink of water.
certainly hope l will not have
to stay long lam to be attached
to the 3l4th ammunition train
Of the S9th division who are To-
Gated about eight miles out of
this town. The seth claims they
will be the first OF this part of the
army to. go home and l GER
tainly hope so. because l think
that will at least give me chance
to get back into France.
This is a mighty long letter.
but will possibly be the last one
l will write you at least for a long
time. I want to give everybody
my very best wishes for happy
new year. One of the big things
that IS worrying me now is that
l cannot charter ship. SO I eau
bring all my friends souvenir.
Just learned that Will Robinson
was down at Triers, a short dis
lance from here. You find our
boys everywhere. When it is all
known you are going to find that
our Rockcastle soldiers have
made a record of which We need
not be ashamed. knew they
would do it.
With best wishes for all,
| am, as ever,
L. X. GENTRY.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-02-07

him and was certainly glad to
see him. He told me there were
some Rockcas.le boys IN this old
fort across the Rhine, but l only
had short time before my pass
overthe river was out, I did not
get to see them. l saw one
other but as / did not know him
very we'll at home cannot call
his name. l crossed over the
river in a ferry but as I came
back I walked the old pontoon
bridge which is one of the oldest
things about the town and pic
lures of which you have doubt.
less seen many time.
On the last day of the year, /
was sent up here to Bitburg. a
little town several Kilometres
from the Luxembourg border and
almost due nortn of Triers
(Treves). l caught a daylight
ride from COblentz up the Mo.
selle to Triers and 1t is wonder
full ride. The railroad winds
right up the beautiful river, the
banks of which look almost like
cliffs for hundreds of feet. 1t
does not look like a goat, much
less man could get up them
and yet these Germans have ter
raced those banks from the high
water mark up and have them
covered with vineyards. In the
first place l do not see how they
have done il and then how in the
world it can pay for the outlay of
money and labor necessary to do
it do not like this country or
the people One thing | suppose
is that l had just gotten 10 where
! could get around among the
French with the few words | had
picked up and now | am simply
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-02-07
E. R. GENTRY
IN GERMANY
Bitburg, Germany.

Jan. 3, 1e19.
Mr.. Z. S. Albright,
Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Dear Edgar
suppose if ! were writing an
article for publication. l would
style this letter I'm the Enemy's
Country.
left Paris on the night of Dec
10th, going by way of Chateau.
Thierry, ChalOn, Epernay and
Toul, reaching Nancy at ten
o'clock the next day. l spent a
couple of hours in Nancy get
ting baggage re-checked and ad-
ditional movement orders and
left there for Metz at a little
after IL o'clock. was mighty
glad to have this daylight ride
across the old battle line, or
rather lines, north of Metz and
for once | wac glad to be on a
French train which ran slow,
stopped often and stood a long
time when it stopped twas in the
same compartment with a Lieu
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-02-07

tenant who knew the country
we'll and it was my first ride in
a German coach. being one OF
those recently turned over to
the Allies. There has been a
great deal written about the de-
vastation and destruction caused
by war, but no one can adequate
ly describe ii. After all ] have
read and what l had already
seen, 1 had no real conception of
a battle field. For miles we
could only see the effect caused
by air raids and bursting shells,
towns destroyed aud great shell
holes every where. Then came
the towns which were right at
the front, the last on the French
side being Pagny, a town of pos
sibly a couple of thousand PEG
pie and completely destroyed. l
do not believe there was a house
IN il which vas left decent to
live in. From South of this
place for several miles the rail-
road com munication had been
cut of course since the beginning
of the war and the road de
stroyed. 1t has been rebuilt
since the armistlce was signed.
For several miles the battle line
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-02-07

Detter shape TOR food than either
England or France. I bought
practically the same meal in Cob.
lentz as in Paris. and at little
more than half the cost. The Y.
M. c. A. In Coblentz is serving a
better meal in Coblentz for two
ard half francs than they serve
in Paris or other French cities
for FIVE. The city of Coblentz
tOda, looks more like one of our
American cities than any place I
have seen since / left home.
Broad streets, modern build
inss, beautiful shop windows,
stocked with practically every.
thing one needs. They are
really so much like our own
shop windows that it made me
homeslck and yet they howl to
the world outside that they are
starving.
Coblentz IS really a lovely little
city situated on the Rhine at the
mouth Of the Moselle, which I
think is agreed to be the most
beautiful river of Germany. The
principal part of the city is on
the western bank of the Rhine
and on a plain just above the
river, while just across the river
one of the old fortress castles for
which the Rhine is famous rises
to almost four hundred feet in
perpendicular natural stone or
concrete, above the river. This
fort is occupied by our troops now
and was told that, with all it's
walls and passageways it would
accommodate a defending army of
more than sixty thousand men.
talked the military police out of
a pass to cross the river and
visit the fort. 1t is a wonderful
place and the view for miles up
and down the Rhine and up the
Moselle valley is one never TO be
forgotten. This old fort was first
begun by the Romans in the nth
Napoleon occupied the
town on his famous march to
Moscow and statue erected by
him still stands though the In
has been so changed
that 1t seems now to be for a
different purpose ttan that for
which it was erected. The Kaiser
has a Royal Palace here where
he spent part of the summers with 4
all his court. 1t will be a mighty |
rold summer before he spends
another here. / attended an
american Church service last
Sunday in the Chapel of this
palace in the afternoon and
mother at evening in another
part of 1t known as Festival Hall.
which has been taken over for
entertainment purposes for the
American army. l forgot to tell
gou that while standing on top of
Of the old fort, Logue Hastv 3
son. Albert. walked right into
ne. l had not even heard OF
lim since lett him at Camp
Taylor. l had a nice talk with J
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