Secretary of State, expressed the gratification at the response. The brewers used 68,400,000 bushels of grain in 1916. This grain would make annually cargoes for over a thousand vessels of 1600 tons each. German submarines are sinking only about 20 vessels of all classes a week and but a small percent of these are loaded with grain. Which is rendering the Kaiser the better service, his submarines or the brewers of the United States?—The American Issue.

By Henry Wood.—With the French Armies on the Western Front—world's greatest battle is being fought today. From the coast to the Swiss frontier, over 435 miles, the allied forces are fighting in practically one continuous offensive. The French assault at Verdun completed the chain of battle welded into one gigantic action of unprecedented extent and power. The combined French and German artillery is probably the greatest concentration of weapons for a single attack this whole war has seen. German prisoners report that hundreds have deserted the German army daily because of the pressure of the allied artillery. Picked German troops were flung violently against four points on the French front last night. All the French held their ground.

LEAVE BAGGAGE FOR HOME FOLKS MEN WHO GO TO TRAINING CAMPS MUST NOT GO AS PACK HORSES. Loving mothers, WASHINGTON sweethearts and kind friends must not down the drafted men with clothes and comforts when they start for camp September 5, Provost Marshal General Trunks are for Crowder has ruled, forbidden and suitcases and handbags are frowned upon. The War.  Department recommends that the men take only the necessary toilet articles, one change of linen and underclothing in a neat, small bundle. 