Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 55, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 October 1918 — “AN EYE FOR AN EYE; A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.” [ARTICLE]

“AN EYE FOR AN EYE; A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.”

Paris, Obt. B.—The French government has issued a solemn warning to Germany and her allies that the devastation of territory from which they retreat will be punished inexorably. The warning says the German people who share in the crimes Avill bear the consequences with the authors and that those who order the devastation will be held responsible morally, penally and pecuniarily. It is added that France is now discussing with her allies the steps to be taken.

Washington, Oct. B.—German pillage and burning of French villages on retreat before the allied victorious advance have provoked a strong demand in France for reprisals. These demands call for retaliation under the old law and demanding that town for town, village for village, A church for church, castle for castle, and property for property. '