It has a great ballroom, which makes an excellent reading room, and also has sun parlors and large drawing rooms, with many windows. Many Germans have asked for the privilege of using the library, but this has been denied, as the army did not think it advisable. One German told the librarian he had lived many years in America and should really be allowed to have books, because he was an American "in principle."

Let's Go Is Foremost Among Slogans of War

Washington.—"Let's go," was the chief battle slogan of the American army in the world war. There were other popular and effective phrases used by the troops—"Where do we go from there?" and "When do we eat?" for instance, but in the opinion of Col. Edward L. Munson, chief of morale, general staff, made public recently, "for everyday use, in rest, or in battle, the slogans let's go" stands foremost."

Noisy Geese Give Fire Alarm

New York.—Two thousand geese, ducks and chickens, awaiting death in a poultry shop, chorused an alarm for fire that caused heavy property loss in eleven retail clothing and food stores in the Bronx.

The unusual squawking awakened residents of the neighborhood and attracted a policeman, who telephoned fire headquarters. The blaze was controlled by firefighters after a two-hour fight.

Active a Century, Dies at 102.  Davenport, la.—Aaron H. Guzeraan, who would have reached the age of 103 on May 2 had he lived, died at his home in Washington, la., near here after being unconscious two days with an attack of the grippe. 