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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
IMPROVED SLEEPING CAR
SERVICE
Between Macon, Valdosta and
Jacksonville, Via Georgia
Southern q Florida Railway.

The Georgia Southern md Florida
Railway now operates a Pullman
drawing -Toom buffet sleeping car on
"Shoo Fly" train No. s. leaving Ma
con 4:25 p. m. daily for Jacksonville.
on arrival at Valdosta, 1876 p. m,
this car Is parked in a convenient To-
cation near the station where 1t is
kept open for occupancy any hour OF
the night until 5:25 a. m, when 1t Is
attached to train No. 3, arriving jack
Sonville $3.50 a. m Northbound this
sleeper leaves Jacksonville on train
No. at $3.50 p. m, arrives Valdosta
l2:10 midnight, where It is parked at
station nd ready for occupancy at
any hour up to 8 35 a. m, when It Is
attached to train No. 6, which arrives
Macon l1:05 q, m.
This sleeper Is especially convenient
for passengers travelling between
Americas. Cordele, Ashburn, Triton,
Vadosta and Jacksonville. Reserva4
tions may be secured through any
agent Of the G. s. & F. Ry., or G. b.
Rhodes, G. p. A., Macon, Ga,1-Advs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Permit Refused for
Buffalo Fed Stand

BUFFALO, n. Y, March 16-There
may be no Federal League team H.
Buffalo this season. II now seems
as though the local independents Will
be unable to procure suitable
grounds for a ban park
The stumbling block presented it,
self to-day when the Mayor refused
tu grant d permit for the erection Of
81 gandstand on the proposed site
The hackers of the team, however
claim that all opposition will he re-
moved i'm "A day or two, and that
work on the new grounds will then
proceed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Wood Walks 8 Miles
On Visit to Doctor

PORT JERvIs. n. Y. March ls-1oe
Wood, accompanied by his wife and
brother Pete, are here as the guests Of
his physician, Dr. f, f. Gessner. Wood
came on at the suggestion Of Or, Cess
ner who thought it would do him good
to indulge in some walking exercise on
the sidewalks here rather than on the
snow roads Of Parkers Glen. Joe car
ried out his instructions by Immediately
taking a five-mile walk.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
BUYING THE CUBS.
SimDIe Simon met q Diemdn

BUYING THE CUBS.
Simple Simon met Dienan
Selling bdSe6dU clubs;
Said Simple Simon to the piemdB
'Let me bug the cubs"
The piemdH sec to Simple simon:
"HdUe you got a pennY?'
SEE Simple simon to the piemdh
"No, / hdUent dbU.'
One reason for the delay in the
transfer Of the Cubs is that the al
leaed purchasers. instead OF their
money, are doing all the talking.
In view of the fact that ball players
don't draw any pay on the training
trip, il must have made Clarence
Smith awfuIIy sore when he was sus-
pended without pay.
Carl Morris drew a crowd at Jop-
lin, Mo, the other night. showing that
the citizens of Joplin are not from
Missouri
II is impossible TO believe the ru-
NOR that Charlie Murphy will be a
silent partner Of the Cub firm. Char
lie couldn't be silent even with the
aid of a gag.
No, Oswald, the athlete in Saera-
nnento who was knocked out by a
wallop on the head with a baseball
was not Ping Bode.
We fail to see how the Feds can
make any more raids on the Phillies
unless they sign Charlie Doom or
the bathoy
This Baumgardner person is one Of
the most peculiar athletes extant. He
refused to accept $4,000 a year and an
opportunity to Jump the Browns,
NOT YET, BUT PRESENTLY.
/ fdiH trOuid icritc an Ode To Spring
AMI Bct / ran not write a line.
I can not sing g0i d0lH thing
EnH I see n book beer sign.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
FOOD FOR SPORT FANS
1y GEORGE E. PHA.R. ;

John McGraw's haste in arriving at
the training camp was due to the fear
that some of his valuable athletes
might spain their domes trying to
think for themselves.
It is well for the Cubs that Heinie
Zim has been shunted back to third
base As keystone king he resem-
bles John Evers from his feet down
ward.
II is true, as Art Shafer says, that
baseball makes men rematurely old.
Hans Wagner, for instance, has been
playing scarcely twenty years and has
a hard time hitting over 300.
CRUEL PASTlME.
on, baseball is lceGriHg game;
Art Shdfer speaks the truth.
CV Young once had a sturdy frame.
But fdded in his UOuth.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Hank 0'Day Changes
Lineup for Mackmen

JACKSONVILLE. March l6 Manager
o'pay. ~ the Cubs, surprised the whole
team by arranging a new lineup for
This afternoon game with the world
champion Athletics O'Day placed Tom
my Leach the veteran ouihelder and
captaln Of this years cubs team. on
thfrd BIZ Sweeney on second and Tim
norman at short
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
BASEBALL BILL KILLED

ALBANY, March 16.-Ahe Assem-
bly, judiciary Committee has killed
the Quick local option Sunday base
hall bin. The measure sought to
make provision for the granting by
local Boards of Aldermen of permits
sion for the holding Of outdoor sports
on Sunday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Al HEREFORD Held on
Bookmaking Charge

BALTIMORE. March 16.-A Herford,
the vel known sporting man and for
mer promoter Of prize fights IN this
city and former manager OF the late
Joe Cans, was presented by the Grand
Jury on the charge of making books on
the races and was later arrested. He
was released on 5000
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Quaker City Places
Ban on Auto Racing

PHILADELPHIA. March 16.-There
will be no auto racing in Paramount
Park this year. the Park Commission
having ruled against turning over the
grounds TO the speed demons
There was not a moments time lost
IN rejecting the application of the
Quaker city Motor club for permit
90 resume the annual 200 mile road con-
10
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16

Mobile. AI.N- March Tb-.FINr IH0T'
nIayers reported 20 Manager Lord yes
terdav. leaving but three more men To-
report Indelders Clayton Perry and
George Tcrp uuthelder Elmer MlIer'
Catcher Larry Brown and Pitcher W.
Robertson were the men TO report yes
tprday. The signing Of John Dohard, an
D.. 1.1.1~v to-day.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Pinehurst Tourney
Starts on Saturday

The twelfth annual united North and
South amateur golf championship for
women will start at Pnehurst satur-
day.
Match play will begin Monday, and
continue through Thursday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Memphis Drops Game
To st, Paul Club, 6 to 2

MEMPHIS. TENN. March Ia
punched hits in the eighth inning gave
the St. Louis team, Of the American
Association. victory over Memphis Of
the southern League, yesterday
Score: Il. H. r.
st. Paul Observation-Disclosures II 4
Memphis Observation-Disclosures. 8 2
Batteries Hall, Works and James
II Merritt, C Merritt Ross and schlei
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
pHILLIEs GET coLLEGfAN.

Oeschger' pitcher for St. Mary's College
team Of this city. signed a three year
contract to-day 10 p ay with the Phil
adelphia Nationals and will report to
that club next week. He ~ a right
handler who has been successful IN col
lege baseball for two years
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
CRUEL PAsTlME
eAuMoARpNER UNDECIDED.

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. March is.
George Baumgardner to-day said he
was undecided about his future 1t is
known that If Gus Williams jumps to
the Feedrals, Baumgardner would not
hesitate a minute. President Hedges
will purchase the baseball plant here
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
Crackers Play Colonies To-day
*s4 *'*
Fine Practice Schedule Starts
April Cleveland.
April -7-S-9-1O-11-Rochester,



April 6-7-S-9- 10-11-Rochester
THE engagement of the Louisville
club should be a popular one
here. Two former Crackers Burch
and AL Beaumller-are with the
Colonies, and there is a heavy sprink
ling of ex-maior league stars, like
Toney Loudermilk, O'Rourlle, Dodge,
Woodburn and Severoid. The Colonies
made pretty race in their own league
IL st season, finishing good third.
and the two games they play here
will give the local fans a good line
on the comparative strength of the
Class "A and Class A clubs with
some notifications of judgment to
suit practice games and early-season
form.
DU.L,N SMITH will present some
ID changes in his lineup in the
game to-day and probably in good
many other games, until he gets the
performers cast to suit him. Follow
ing is the probable lineup and bat
ting order of both clubs subject to
change without notice.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16

This 5aumgardner person is one Of
the most peculiar athletes extant. He
refused to accept $4,000 year and an
opportunity to jump the Browns.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
NJ GRAW BEST
PAID MANAGER
IN BASEBALL
New York Pays Famous Leader
an Annual Salary of
$4,000.
BY sam Crane.

\ n ARLIN, TEXAS, March 16.-It
M is known for the first time
4 tot day that Manager Nc
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16

We fail to see how the Feds can
make any more raids on the Phillies
unless they sign Charlie Doom or
the batboy
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16
REFEREE D|DN' 7
HEAR WOLGAST
CLAIM 4 FOUL
Harry Stout Makes Astounding
Statement-RitChie Receives
$l5,9O2 and Ad $11,926,
By Sol Pick

~HICAGO, March 16. - Harry
Stout, referee of the sensational
glove contest involving Willie
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-16

" VERYBODY is cordially invited
to the coming out, the debut,
or whatever you want to call
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
(By Associated Pre.s.l


London, Dec. 14.-An official bu.
reau statement says: Yesterday sub.
marine Bill, In charge Of Lieutenant
Commander Norman D. Holbrook Of
the Royal Navy, entered the Darda-
nelles and in spite Of the difficult cur
rent, dived under five rows Of mines
and torpedoed the Turkish battIeship
Messudies, which was guarding the
mine fields. Although pursued by a
gun fire and torepdo boats, the Bill
returned safely after being suoneesed d
nine hours.
When last seen the Messudies was
sinking by the stern.
The Messudies carried a crew Of
900, was 10000 tons burden and had a
main battery Of two s.2-ineh and
twelve 6-ineh guns.
The submarines feat in penetrating
the supposedly impresnabIe oards.
nelles and passing the mine-guarded
hsrbor is claimed as the greatest
naval exploit Of the war.
II is understood the torpedoed war.
ship was manned by German officers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
KAISER TO RETURN
TO THE FRONT
,By Associated Press.J

Amsterdam, Dec. II. = Emperor
William has made so much progress
toward recovering his health. tele-
grams received here yesterday from
Berlin state, that he will be able to
leave the capital this week for the
battle front.
The Imperial Chancellor, DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg. and General Won
Kessel dined with him Saturday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14

ment says the French artillery de
stroyed several important German
eartbworks and batteries in the north
OF France yesterday.
In Argonne the French won a
trench by using mines.
The French lines advanced in Al
SAGE.
There was no activity yesterday in
Belgium
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
Results TO Be Delayed.
CBv Associated Press.)

London. Dec. 1.-THE allies claim
their new offensive movement against
the Germans in France is succeeding
particularly along the German center
on the Aisne, where they are slowly
smashing the German entrenchments
The Germany deny this. The allies
do not expect this campaign 10 show
any important results before spring.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
A BEAUTIFUL CALENDAR.

The Eagle acknowledges receopt OF
beautiful 1915 calendar from the
First State Bank and Trust Company.
The color plates used are the very
best, displaying a scene of a child in
the care of a female lion, signifying
the protection given to depositors of
this bank. The calendar is one of
the incest we have seen.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
Quiet in the East.
nv Associated PresaD

Petrograd. Dec. IA Russian or
fetal announcement says there were
no new engagements OF Importance
at any os the fronts. About Mlawa
the Russians continue to force back
the Germans Unofficial reports say
the Russian successes Of last week
have relieved the threatened German
pressure about Cracow
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
TWO AMERICANS ARE
KILLED IN SONORA
carranza Communicates With Wash
inston Relative to Shots
Crossing Boundary.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. Dec. IL. - Thomas
Francis and another American whose
name is unknown we're killed in So
nora, Mexico. The State Department
has no details.
Carranza today formally advised
the United States that he will con-
slider as a hostile act any use of force
by the United States to keep bullets
from American soil at Naco.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
COCKTAILS. WANTS
TWO DESTROYERS
Has Trouble Enforcing American
Neutrality at the Panama
Canal.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. IL. - Governor
Goethals OF the Panama Canal Zone,
today repeated his request for two de.
stroyers to help maintain American
neutrality at the Panama Canal He
would have them trail two suspected
British colliers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
SHIPPED CAR OF HORSES.

f. G. Liebold returned to his home
in San Antonio today, after spending
several days in this city purchasing
horses for the allied armies in the
European war. A car Of fourteen
head of fine horses we're shipped to
San Antonio today.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
WEATHER
REACHED GALVESTON
Calls for Aid In Chicago s~amped
All the Charitable
Organizations.
CBy Associated Press)

Dallas, Tex. Dec. 1i.-There was a
light freeze In South Texas last nigh;
from San Antonio TO Galveston It
was twenty degrees above zero In
Central Texas, fifteen below zero in
Northern Kansas. and zero in Chi.
oago. where appeals from the poor for
aid swamped the charitable organiza.
tions. Washington forescasted a
freeze TO Florida tonight
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
Germany Is Undisturbed.
(By Associated Press.)

Berlin. Dec. 14.-An official an.
nouncement says nothing important
has occurred in Belgium or France,
and that the German operations
against the Russians are taking their
normal course"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
Turk, Pursued WIth Losses.

petrograd. Dec. 1.-THE Russian
staff Of Caucasus officially states that
all day Friday fighting occurred along
the entire front OF Pyrusk, Asmer,
Tutsck and Southeast Erzerum. but
that the enemy was repulsed and pur.
sued beyond the Euphrates with Sc
we're losses.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
BRITISH SUBMARINES DARING FEAT
T0RPEDOED A TURKISH
SHIP IN DARDANELLES

Dived Under Five Rows of Torpedoes and Sank
Large Turkish Batleship Guarding the Mine
Field-Was Under Water Nine Hours.
Termed the Greatest Naval Exploit of the
Across the Euphrates With Heavy Losses.
Son of German Chancellor Severely Wound
ed and Captured by Russians French Blow.
ing Up German Trenches and Slowly Ad-
vance 1t Is Reported the Escaping Dresden
Is Not Injured Germany Claims She is
Holding Her Own
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
CONV|CTs TO RA|SE.
A GENERAL FUND
Money Raised by Work Of Craft Go
to Support OF Wives and Children
Of Prisoners.
tBI Associated Pressl

Chicago, H., Dec. 1.-THE conyicts
OF Joliet penitentlary today started
a plan to support the wives and chill.
dren by deyoting their spare time TO
the work OF their craft, the product
from which will be sold and the
money 10 into general fund.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14

Fresh crispettes are the most
lar popcorn confection on the m'
because they are made this MOI
For large orders phone 256.
'Kohler.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
German chaneellor's Son Wounded
IRv Ansoclated PressO

Paris, Dec. AT is reported that
the son of the German Chancellor,
Won Bethmann-Hollweg was serious
ly wounded and captured by Russians
in Poland.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
To FIGHT FOOT
AND MOUTH DISEASE
tBy Associated Press.l

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE Senate
today passed an emergency appropria-
tion Of one million dollars % fight the
foot and mouth disease.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
Fl WORTH CHILD
BURNED To DEATH

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec IA Benia-
min Neal, aged thirteen months, was
burned to death Sunday night by
catching fire from a crate.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
Dresden Not Damaged.

tBy Associated Press.)
Valparaiso. Dec. H. - Dispatches
from Puenta Arenas, Chile, in the
Straits of Magellan. say the Dresden
is reported arriving there undamaged.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
STOCK EXCHANGE /
RUNNING SMOOT|
by Associated Press)

IBy Associated Press.l
New York. Dec. 14.-Stock
change trading ran smoothly and
mally today. Prices made 81
gains.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-14
French Made Gains.

IHN Ns5WOIdVVH IV"''I
Paris. Dec. li.-An official state
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-08
WILLIAM ST[V[RS
D|ES;;WElLkNONN
PULASKI COUNTY
Death Comes 3 Hours After Walking
About Streets at Mounds
Bcrn in Grand Chain.

William Steyers. - years old.
died at the hcme of his daughter,
Mrs. George McIntira at Mounds
last evening at O'Clock of heart
failure.
Owing to his afflictIon he was
compelled to retire from business
about year ago Since then he
has been residing With his daugh-
ter
He was able to walk about the
streetg yesterday afternoon. but
vent home about $ o'clock feeling
badly. He passed away unexpected
~ and few minutes after mem
Der Of the family had left him.
He was born in Grand Chain and
Up to two years ago resided all his
life at that place. He was well
known all over Pulaski county. He
is survived by three daughters. Mrs.
George McTntire of Mounds. Mrs.
Elsie Wheeler of Cairo and Miss
III bic Stcyers of Mounds. one son
William O, Steyers Of Mounds, and
one brother, D. Il. Steyers Of Grand
CLAIM.
The funeral viii be held Friday
morning at Grand Chain where in
termept will be mada in the come
tery there. Services will ue held at
the Christian church there conduct
I'd by Rev, Alien Ferrell pastor of
he Baptist church OF Mounds. The
funeral party will leave Mounds at
{ O'Clock Friday morning for Mound
City on the interurban, thence by
Zig -Four train to Grand Chain.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-08
COMBINE PILOTS
HERE; CO SOUTH
ON STR. OLEANDER
-Four Pilots Are Making the Trip to
New Orleans to Post Up on
the River

Four among the best known pilots
OF the Combine arrived in Cairo yes
terday to make trip to New Or
leans on the government light
house steamer Orleande".
The pilots are: Capts. AL Faux
ner Of Louisville, Robert Boles OF
Pittburg, Henry Lindenburn of
Newport and Dan King of Louisville.
The pilots are making the trip to
post up on the river so that when
they bring out the big tows of Goa!
for the Combine from Pittsburg as
soon as the river rises sufficiently,
they will know the lower river bet
ter. 1t will take about two weeks
to make the trip The Orleande-
starts this morning with Capt
Thomas Good in command.
"The stage of water sufficient tc
float the big tows OF coal down the
Ohio is not expected before Thanks
giving" said one of the pilots when
asked when he thought the tows
could get out.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-08
GERMANS OFTEN FORCE
NIGHT ATTACKS; SHOW
SKILL IN HIDING POSITIONS

Paris, Oct. 7.-Captive balloons to
discover and observe the movements
OF the allied armies and powerful
searchlights to point out the posi-
tions and to blind the defense during
night attacks, are being used by the
Germans in the great battle to the
north and east of Paris, which still is
without definite result.
Military science frequently is lost
sight of and the contest becomes
merely the hurting of forces against
enc another.
Night combats have become an i'm
portant element in the action. They
are frequently forced by the Germans
and as often are repulsed by the al
lies. They are telling on the sta
nina of the troops on each side,
many of whom already are worn out
on the firing line in the seemingly
unending struggle.
The French public who throughout
have shown calm, are patiently
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-08
Fiery Blood
Disorders Checked
The Sources of Disease are
Cleaned and Blood
Purified

Those who have rsed s. s. 3. marvel
NJ t.e way 1t checks blood diseases. See
man today witA L.s skin all broken out;
see lin again IN week or two after using
$. S. S, and he Is wonder to behold, all
cleared up skin healthy, eyes bright, big
smile replaces the Ggoop, What Is s. s. s.
that can accomplish s.ch wonderful re-
sul;s? FIRST q all Il ls a natural medl-
cine. Like milk, eggs and other foods that
can not be Initiated, s, s. s. owes Il to
Nature Tor its power 10 overcome disease
Just as food prevents emaciatioa. $. s. S.
IL not combination Of prescription drugs.
1t Is preparation direct from medicinal
plants that retains all the v.rlle potency
e what We need, what we must have IN
the blood to countcract those destructive
tendencies tASt assaij US throughout life.
II It were not for our natural secretlons to
| sustain Us, aided by such Known helps as
s. s. s. there would be small chance Of
any Of Us surviving childhood.
Get 4 bottle Of s. $. y. today from any
druggist bat be careful to avoid the sab
stitutcs palmed OF on the rnwary. S. s. s.
prepared only by The Swift Specific Co,
70 Swlit Elds, Atlanta, Ca, and fer prr
.ate UcG!cal advice write briefly your
rymptous T. their medical department
| they IN take excellent care OF you,
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-08

tween the moving troops and those
in front. This must necessarily have
a reasonable limit under the risk of
transforming the plan into de-
tached operation simply. which
would be very perilous for those ex-
eeuting 1t.
Such a movement, moreover"
says Lieutenant Colonel Rousset, has
hardly a chance of succeeding and
only so when not discovered, which
does not appear to be the case, judg-
ing from the War Office statements"
Gen. Pierre Cherfils, in comment
ing on the situation. declares that
the material organization Of the enc
my really is powerful and that all
the French wounded are unanimous
in saying that the Germans have had
excellent practical instruction and
that from a technical point of view
they fight with remarkable method.
Germans Surprise French
The Germans know. he says, how
10 be patient and to wait They
realize the ground with real art.
There they make themselves invis-
lble and have many grewsome sur
prise to the impetuosity of the
French Their machine guns are
very numerous and are sometimes
grouped They have one company
of machine guns per regiment. They
are always hidden. often at the edge
of woods, seeking TO have an oblique
fire.
The Germans fl st lines Of march,
Gen. Chertils continues, are covered
with sheaves OF corn or are we'll con-
cealed otherwise. In advances of
them are their elite marksmen.
Nearly all the French officers who
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-10-08

awaiting a decision The ehangine g
actions at various points along the
battle line, as indicated by the War
Office statements, furnish opportun-
ity for diversified comment as to
their significance.
Lieutenant-COlOnel Rousset, the
military critic of La Liberte. sess in
the latest maneuyers of the Germans
an element of daring a large
spreading movement on the flank of
an adversary. he says, can have the
inconvenience, generally grave, OF
enlarging the space which exists be-