On the other side of the church were wounded Austrian prisoners, fearing to receive the care they defied. Some tore away their bandages, others remained silent, sad and apparently without feeling, but most of them were thankful for any kindness received and their faces expressed their gratitude. In a remote corner one boy, not yet twenty, had received no food for two days. He had lost an eye and was burning with fever. He had hardly strength enough to speak or to drink a little soup. With good care he improved, and later, when sent to Brescia, he was almost in despair at being parted from the good women of Castiglione, whose hands he kissed while begging them not to abandon him. Another prisoner, delirious with fever, and also under twenty, lay with whitened hair from the horrors of the battle and his sufferings. The women of Castiglione, noticing that M. Dunant made no distinction because of the nationality of the wounded, followed his example, caring for all alike, repeating with compassion: “All are brothers.” All honor to these good women and young girls of Castiglione, devoted as they were modest. They never considered fatigue, nor disgust, nor sacrifice; nothing daunted nor discouraged them in their work of mercy. RULES FOR THE PREVENTION OF RAILROAD ACCIDENTS (Upon the suggestion of a high official of one of the prominent railroads of the country, a poster to be exhibited in railway passenger stations has been prepared by the Red Cross. The poster is printed in two colors (red and black) on white cardboard. A number of railways, in response to a communication from the chairman of the Central Committee, have asked for from 25 to 3,000 copies each. Over 19,000 of these posters have already been asked for by railroads). [Illustration] The American Red Cross William H. Taft President Robt. W. de Forest Vice-President Chairman of Central Committee MAJ.-GEN. GEO. W. DAVIS U. S. Army CHARLES L. MAGEE Secretary Rules for the Prevention of Railroad Accidents _NEVER_ cross a railway at a grade crossing before making sure that no trains are approaching. _NEVER_ jump on or off cars in motion. _NEVER_ stand on platforms of cars in motion. _NEVER_ put head or other part of person out of car window. _NEVER_ cross in front or rear of standing or moving train without first making sure that there is no danger from some other train or cause. _NEVER_ disobey the cautionary rules for safety posted at stations, crossings, etc. _NEVER_ forget that carelessness on your part in regard to these precautions not only endangers your life, but the happiness and welfare of those most dear to you. “Prevention of accidents and injuries by all legitimate means is a personal duty which everyone owes not to himself alone, but also to his family.” ISSUED JANUARY 1, 1909, BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES CENTRAL COMMITTEE.