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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
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HERE NOVEMBER 7
RENO, ONE OF THE WORLDS
BEST KNOWN MAGICIANS WILL
DISPLAY MAGICAL TALENT

For thirty three years Edward Reno
has been magician. He is constantly
hventing new things in magic and H.
lusions. Magic. like everything else
has progressed with rapid strides dur
ing the past few years
Reno has the usual light parapher-
MALTA, but performs his tricks while in
ordinary eve..ing dress and SO adroitlf
as to escape detection in every case.
In this respect he is wonder. He
does things that seem absolutely i'm
possible of execution without the all
of supernatural agency.
One of his performances that never
fail to amaze his audiences is known
as the dove trick He burns piece
of common paper, and a dove rises
phoenix-like from the ashes. Tie MP
parently tears the dove in two. only to
find that be has two doves In his hands
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
Orleans

Mrs. Morgan and little daughter
Vera, came home Wednesday after
about two weeks visit with friends i'm
Milbrook, Blanchard and other places
Mrs Lucy Warden called among
friends here, Wednesday.
Mrs. Q. II. York came back after
two weeks stay among relatives in
Detroit and Jackson.
quite a number from Orleans at
tended the races at Grand Rapids
Thursday
Mrs. NJ. A. Godfrey and daughter
Cora, Of Belding were guests OF Mrs.
Purdy, Wednesday,
Willie Ransom sprained his ankle
Thursday 1t was very painful but
is easier at this time.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Conner spent
Sunday with the formers niece. Mrs.
John Kingston. who lives few miles
south Of Ionia.
Reva Grover OF Ionia was a guest Of
his cousin Len Bright from Friday
night until Saturday night.
Milo Morgan spent Sunday with his
Mr.. and Mrs c. Liebum visited
farm near Lakeview, Sunday. Mr.
and Mrs. Anderson accompanied them.
Lemuel Brooks, his daughter and
family of Wabasis, visited with Mont
Spaulding and family, Sunday.
John Manton Of Detroit arrived
Monday for visit with his sister,
Mrs. Lizzie Olmstead and other rela-
tives.
c. G. Holland, wife and son, Arthur
motored TO Grand Rapids, Sunday.
Hiley Warner and family spent sun
day with Mrs. Warmers mother in
Iona.
Kendall Meade has returned to his
school duties at the U. of NJ.
Mrs. Mary T.. White Of Lakeview
is visiting relatives at this place
Wild Howe has returned from a visit
with relatives at Saginaw.
Herbert Hall and wife OF Ionia
sundayed with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Hail.
Thomas Murry is having his house
painted Jim Lane is doing the work.
Russell Olmstead and Andrew
Winters visited over Sunday with Err
nest Young at Remus.
The w. G. r. u. held its meeting
with Mrs Fred Currie, Friday, Thirty
five were present. IL was also Mrs.
Currie's birthday and in behalf Of
those present Mrs. Face presented
Mrs CurTie with beautiful fruit set.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. LaDow attended
the goth wedding anniversary OF Mr..
and Mrs c. Paggard in Ionia, Friday
night.
Grandma White and Mrs Henry
Young were Friday guests OF Mrs.
Robert Howe.
The orleans Literary Association
will hold its first meeting OF the sea-
son at the Maccabee and Cleaner hall
on Wednesday evening, October T..
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
WEST KEENE

The October Ladies' Aid will serve
dinner October at the home Of Mrs.
Hamp, who will supply meat, bread
and potatoes, balance Of dinner picnic.
Bring your thimbles as there is plenty
of work. All crazy blocks to be finish
ed and brought in at this time.
Miss Edith Daller has accepted a
position in Chicago.
Miss Gladys Gardner Of Lowell
visited her aunt. Mrs. Elsie Kennedy
from Friday until Sunday.
II. Van Duesen and daughter, Lydia
of Lowell were Sunday callers at
Frank Daniels.
Frank c. Miller and wife Of Ionia
were callers on Keene friends and
relatives, Sunday.
Robert Brock and family entertain
ed friends from Campbell, Sunday.
John Wickwere and bride of Ban
field were over Sunday visitors at the
home If Grant Adams and mother
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30

ing spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
John Spencer. Mrs Regan remained
until Tuesday night
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kohn were the
dinner guests, Sunday, OF their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank Kemp and husband.
After dinner they went TO Lake Odes-
sa and back in the Kemp auto
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brink and his
sister, Mrs. Kate Mast. visited his
brother, Jesse Brink and family Of
Greenville, Friday and Saturday
Miss Ada Mendonsa of Ronald.
spent Saturday and Sunday with the
home folks. She likes her school
very much.
Mrs Amos Russell, Mrs Clarence
Snow, and Mrs Milo Towne, spent
Tuesday night II the John Spencer
home.
Miss Hazel Golf and Charles Spen-
Ger of Bedding motored out and visited
her mother, Sunday.
Mrs. Ernest Anderson visited Mr.
and Mrs M. L. Howe and j. d. Strain
Friday. Mrs. Howe helped her can
fruit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
BRINK

Hiram Eckert sold nice fat hog
that weiged $40 pounds, Tuesday.
Mrs. Hiram Eckert visited Mrs w.
T.. Leach Tuesday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Chickering
visited Mr.. and Mrs. ia Olds, Sunday.
Miss Ethel Chickering visited Miss
Blanche Hotchkiss, Sunday.
Mrs. G. V. Cooper accompanied by
Mrs. M. L. Howe and Mrs. John King
with Mrs. w. II. Leach attended the
Orleans w. c. T. L. meeting Friday
at Fred Currie's.
Wednesday, September %, Mrs. NJ
j. Holcomb was rs years old, and Mr.
and Mrs. Will Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Wiley and viii Briggs presented her
with a beautiful rocking chair. Mrs.
Wiley prepared a nice supper and in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30

He throws a glass Of water into the
air, and il changes into dove and
flies away
Not the least enjoyable feature Of
Renos performance is the running Gre
of comment with which ne cnlivens
everything he does. These fragmentary
remarks are full Of fun and wit. with
fash after fash of good tempered sat
ire aimed at himself or his work lie
Is a man OF fine personality and en-.
gaging stage presence, with n keen
mentality and an artistic appreciation
of the success he has achieved in his
profession.
In performance two hours in length
he is able TO spring one surprise after
another on his audience. keeping his
audience In state of breathless won
der and delight until they forget to
note the fight of time. The fact that
many OF these tricks are inventions Of
his own adds interest to the entertain
meDt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
PARNELL

There was very pretty wedding at
st. Patrick's church Tuesday morn
ing at eight o'clock. when Miss Mary
Driscoll was united in marriage to
John Kane OF Los Angeles. They
were attended by Miss Catherine Nor
ton and Archie Corbin, as bridesmaid
and best man.
Lieut. T. J. Toohey has returned to
Portland, Maine where he will be
stationed at Fort williams.
Archie Corbin spent few days the
past week with friends.
Mrs. Alden Tiffany entertained her
sister and cousin Of Petoskey a few
days the past week.
John Parle has bought a fine new
Ford auto.
Miss Lottie Walsh spent a few days
the past week with her mother.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
Demonstrations Commcndable

The T. Frank Ireland Company had
very satisfactory sale of Majestic
ranges last week during the demon
STATIONS of Professor Becker. Be-
sides the sales actually made. there
are a number OF other people who
will buy ranges in the near future.
Mr.. Ireland was well pleased with
the weeks efforts. lie believes that
such things are a benefit to the com
munity, and that they are appreciated
by the citizens
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30

vile.
MIR. and Mrs b. NJ Tallman and
sons, Leon and Ralph, daughter Beu-
lah and Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Stokes
and Miss Frieda Stokes OF near Green
VILE spent Sunday with Irwin Halls
Mrs. and Mrs John Curtis spent
Sunday with Clarence Dickerson OF
Fairplains.
L. T. Mount Of Greenville called on
-. G. Johnson's, Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30

The evening services on Sundays i'm
the churches will begin at seven
o'clock during the winter months. The
new time of beginning will take eff
feet next Sunday evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-30
EAST Disco

Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Allison spent
Sunday with Edgar Pixies near Green
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16

THE LoRIMER BANK TROUBLE
C. B. Munday repeats that LaSalle
Street Bank has been pledged ST.
100000.
Bonds and securities reported
missing.
Aid. Merriam demanded investiga-
ton of placing of $65O,OOO city funds
in LaSalle Street Bank.
A. J. Sabbath paid over to city
check for $25, 900 to pay the Chicago
Bonding and Security Company's LA
bility on the city's deposits in the
Ashland-Twelfth State Bank.
State Auditor Jim Brady says
State Bank of Marine, H., will soon
reopen.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16
P. S.-Do you get the rythm?
Neither do !, may ask.
GAMES FOR TODAY
American League

Philadelphia at Chicago.
Boston at st. Louis.
New York at Detroit.
Washington at Cleveland.
National League.
Chicago at Boston.
Pittsburgh at New York.
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Federal League.
Pittsburg at Chicago.
Baltimore at Kansas City,.
Brooklyn at st. Louis.
Buffalo at Indianapolis.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16
SEVEN DEAD IN FIRE

Milford, Mass, June 16.-Seven
men burned to death, three others
dying, score injured in jumping from
windows in fire which destroyed
boarding house of Peter Copalian.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16
ToDAY'S HEALTHoGRAM

A tuberculosis patient must be
given hope, means to get well, and
something to do. The report of the
social service department of the In
diana university says "Once interest
a patient in his own condition and
problem and give him hope and he
will go further than any one else, &C
cording to his ability, toward solving
that problem"
Many of the new sanitariums for
tuberculosis sufferers are fitted up
with some sort of industry at which,
the inmates of the place may work.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16
THE WoMEN's FEDERATION

THE WOMEN'S FEDERATION
General Federation of Women's
Clubs will re-elect old officers today.
Women endorsed teaching of sex
hygiene.
Federation also condemned new
dances and recommended revival of
old waltzes, two-steps, etc.
Pure food fight will be started by
federation.
Miss Lutte E. Stearns, Wisconsin,
spoke against evil influence of small
flats.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16
LOOKS LIKE MOVIE WAR

There's bound to be a merry war
over an ordinance introduced by Aid.
Ellis Geiger last night, after a con-
ference with MAZE Funkhouser, by
which Chicago would have two
classes of movies, one for the kids,
the other for the grown-ups.
Geiger would have the city issue
two permits, one which would bar
children under Is years old from
entering theaters wherein are shown
pictures meant for adults only"
1t was referred to the judiciary
committee.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-16
SHAKE. OLD PAL!

BY Jim Nance.
A couple of shakes
And a CULVER or two,
I've been doin' it
And so have you.
The weather has changed
Changed greatly
EVerybody's shiVerin'-
Just lately.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08

Wholly unnecessary" Ne, a pretty
golfer az "a popular resort as, winter
wore clothes irroproachaplo m every
respect but one. Her smart toys wers
topped 10y pair Of dangling earrings
she took golf seriously, vet she failed 20
rcal'z" that earrings We're lnconcruugs
with her solid gof shoes.
And word to the young Kris WHO
play tennis wearing beads arou.d their
tnroatS and bracelets cnC!rCl!ug thor
arms bracelets ar" always in poor
taste with outing clothes.
As To shoes and stockings. just any
old kind" will not do. Shoes hetray tn.
novice moro surely than any other part
Of the attire. They should be good, sem
slble, low heclod. ur without heels. They
can be either A.Ah or low. as fancy die
tates White canvas or huCksllu o- the
tan leather are considered smartes'
As sporting shoes are heavy a tn
stocking worn With them Is decidedly
out Of place. The heavy ribbed silk
. Stacking ia llDi form
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08
ON ST. VALENTINES DAY.

I-lE l4th Of February Is hc'om.re
specially chosen for chidrcu'S
parties, at which =. \tlrntIn-
rules supreme. Tn" following hints for
table decorations may be of use.
Get heavy rcd paslehoard hearts ~ tn.
largest s.2n. Take foUr Of these and tle
the points at tn" hearts together a. IN.
top with narrow red ribbon ~ the SAM
share, then set them mp tent fashion
IN the centre of tho table. Through -
openings at the bottom or tho tent in,
the same narrow red ribbon extend -
each place. ON each end OF tho ribbon,
inside the tent. tie valentines FOR each
guest. At "A given signal allow the
guests 10 draw forth thoir individual
valentine.
The heart tent can hc decorated also
with small red hearts, all ted 10 tn"
ribbon at the top and allowed 10 hang
profusely In every direction al ribbon
| ends,
II candle shades are desired make
| them of rcd paper cut into heart shapes
and sew these to the wire candle shade
! forms one over the other lik" iloWot
| petals,
| If small cakes are used II pretty lns>s
| is to decorate them ny fastening tiny
cardboard cupids ON toothpichs anS
sticking them into the top of tho cake
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08

floating in space. SO lightly and cleverly
are they mounted.
The designs Of these frames show
many dainty patternings in scallops and
fittings, following the shape of the watch
on the inside but varying to suit the
designers fancy on the outer edges. A
thin model round watch Is finished with
square edged frame; one frame IL
fluted so that there IL u fascinating I'M
dulation in the platinum wirework. while
another has a border with concave lines
terminating in four points formed Of
clusters of diamonds.
Two unusual bordered shapes are the
triangle and the hexagon, The frame on
each of these follows the symmetrical
contour of the watch 1t encloses and, the
faces of the watches being round. small
corners are left which are. fllled In with
gems.
The festooned watch comes In an end
less variety of designs. Each watch, In
| fact is made from its individual drawing
! plan. The hanging gems that trim them
are platinum bound with beaded wire
mllegrain. II Is called, from it's minute
size. The tasscls or fringes are some
times two inches long, twice as long as
the watches which they decorate. They
| are formed Of strings of delicate pearls,
| tiny brllliants or the colored gems. EN-
eralds, sapphircs, rubles, precious opals,
amethysts and topazes swing in clusters
from the lower edge Of the watch.
An especially handsome pendant
watch has IA silver gray enamelled case
with an applique motif in diamonds in
the centre. This motif II repeated three
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08

watch is graceful oval IN shape, one
of the favorites among the new and
odd patterns.
There are small square cases, and
very narrow oblongs to be seen this
season, slim watches and round ones
that are thicker but extremely small.
The square watches are dainty little
affairs. hidden, most of them, behind
gorgeous gems. Diamonds and pati-
mum wire, in a chcckerboard pattern
decorate one Of these square inch
watchcs-they measure an inch no
more---on each edge, Another is "A solid
square inch OF brlliants with a pearl
added here and there to top them off.
Two new features in pendant watch
designs will appeal strongly to those
whose quest is ever for the novel in
Jewels. one is the addition of an OPEN
work frame to the watch edge, and the
other is the hanging eemmed festoons
which are attached TO the most extrav-
agantly trimmed type among all the
latest slorfled watches.
The open frames are made mp OF
pierced platinum studded with gems and
platinum wlrework on which the gems
are threaded, like beads, In closely strung
rows or scattered as dewdrops on cob
web The gemed borders reach out be-
yond the watches. sometimes as much as
an inch half inch frame being per-
haps the favOrite depth,
one watch measuring only an inch
, across has frame half an inch In width
IL Is encrusted with diamonds Of re.
markable shapes, and in the frame are
set seven large pearls that appear to bt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08
EXTREMES IN LIGHTING


- YOU wish "a behold the extremes
illuminating facilities ride 10 the
l6>th street station on the Broad
way division of the subway and alght-
ing there step into either one of the cle-
Nators that carry the people from the
underground platform 10 the street
level advised man who uses thai
S'"'l"n twice ua!'N'
IN 'h'eiAhS 'l' elevator cast Your
eyes "rou''u anu ho'lce 'he extremes To
""'Nh refer Nl'"ched 10 inc roof or
the car are Nv" large globes or ribbed
t'asS ''at 'nc'ose sprays OF lhcahdescent
Neh'S "hI'n 'hro" ight powerful
enough 10 Illuminate me large car.
Every NOOK ana corner is brought into
prominence ny inc powerful Agnts
ihese hSitS are Practioally new nav
'nE oeeh ihSlalIeu only rev months
az" III pace OF the incandescents mat
were supported ny brackets fastened to
the walls
| me ilGhts were a great Improvement,
| nut eNidehtiy the SUBWAY management
| 500 0'','o '"1uS"' W wy o'Her sue OF
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08

times in the festoon work, a border of
small diamonds finishes the enamel, and
diamonds and pearls drop in little prisrns
for three inches below the watch case.
These watches make beautiful neck
lace pendants. The effect IL enhanced
by the sautoir chains on which they are
hung. a sautoir is one OF those neck
chains with an extra, straight piece
between tho circle OF chain and the
pendant; generally there are matching
plaque pendants attached.
The ornament on the sautoir which IL
placed at the junction OF the straight strip
and the neck circle matches tho decora-
| ton on the watch case and the chain
follows tho color scheme Of the watch.
An example of such n jewel has an or
nament OF large diamonds on the sautoir
copying the diamond motif on the watch.
Tho sautoir chain Is made mp OF three
| rows of gems, row Of emeralds be-
| tween two rows Of diamonds. carrying
out the idea in the watch, for the case
IL completely encrusted with emeralds
and trimmed by fringe of flashing
diamonds and emerald drops
such pendant watches have super
! seeded the wrist watch which was, at
best, nothing more than prosaic little
! object made FOR use first and adorn-
! ment afterward. The wrist watch could
not he worn correctly at formal func-
lions, while the pendant watch is an en-
cccdingly dressy affair,
! But It il not alone the pendant that
has ousted the bracelet watch from its
place NJ honor, the ring watch and
many other models hold the attention
OF the fashionably sowned. There are
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08
SMART OUTING CLOTHES.

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''"'t'' " i'H"' n'"u'u receive
no ''''l' ''nH'n'''''"n me Importance
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any, '''"' ~. ,'' ''''N'.u'
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''"' 80, ,, .oN .o,, v. " ''',' 90 NV
n'nn'' '''Hc', W." WV. ~, "'"'e "aS',
sh'r'' "i' ""S I.nN'' ne matter f."
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08
INCH SQUARE WATCHES GEM
COVERED.

4 'II.IQj /. motifs in diamonds, en-
\ .0aIds Sapphres and rubies ON
'uamelied grounds ornament the
''..,t ..ur!r. in watches. Gems, gems
a't s.J. more gems are added To the
"M1.. handsome cnamclled cases, until
'I' 'N'rh proper sinks to mere tribe
ui f- heavy load of Jewels
"uVuso diamond II set perpen-
or .t'|N on one Of these pendant
Wa. r- with a surrounding flower
mo. brll.ants raised above a back
-,'' % of old blue enamel The play
' H- ANA shade and the glowing blue
I'VE '." jewel exceeding richness.
.. N s.p.ct cO.ored ease, on which
'''f 3ruutst engraving heighten
t.Hn Of the enamel IL set with
","' ohd pearls and oNerla!d with
N'u''.is u' very small brilllan,s. This
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08
surround them that they appeared in

surround them that they appeared in
COreruOuS
while the subway m4nagcm"nrS
scheme Of Installing ui. lamps * original
the idea of preparing for tn" Cuntin-
gency of the inCandescent lights going
out is not new. ON another underground
road that runs into the city the manage
ment long ago placed at convenient
points in the tunnel candies To be used
in time of emorgcnCl "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08
,OVELY FANCY M1UFFS COPIED FROM
OLD PAINTINGS FOR RIVIERA SEASON

Chatelaine watches 10 hang from the
vanity chain and a watch to set i'll the
card case with hands and numerals of
gold TO match the engine turned gold
of the case
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-10-28
Able FRENCHMAN
ROSE FROM RANKS
TO PRESENT PLACE
If Ministry of Wa Doesn't Like
Actions of Field Chief They
May Say Sole Won't
Worry.
From the Kansas City Star.

FROM the kansas City Star.
When time has sifted the credits and
blameS of the European war. and laur-
ell wreaths and broken swords are Civ
en- where they are deserved. it will be
interesting to see into what niche fame
places the name of Joseph Joffre. n
thing is certain; no intermediate nook
will fall to him, either the first or the
last.
Joseph Joffre, field marshal of
France and commander in chief of the
allied armed millions. is one of the
anomalies and enigmas a worlds crisis
always produces. In a nation Of bab-
blers and takers. he is known as "Jof-
fire. the Taciturn." In a land that sired
the dashing Murat. the rash MacMa-
hon, the fatuous Bazaine. the ambi-
tious Boulanger, he is neither one nor
the other, but a calm. m%ethodical. sci
entific leader. showing the traits that
made Washington, Thomas and Lee
great in America; Kitchener, in Eng
land, and Won Moltke, in Germany.
Some Of tho Anomaly.
General Joffre is an organizer in a
country of military effervescence; he
studied Fabius in a school that taught
and marched his soldiers away from
the very Qualifications France had kept
him years in building.
No man a say he knows the mind
of General Joffre, for no man is his
counsellor. He thinks. and plans, and
acts while France watches, it's fate
trembling on a slender thread; but he
seldom talks. He is the most persist
emily silent man the nation ever raised
to prominence. His writings are more
laconic than a message from Sparta.
He out-Germanizes the Germans for
reticence.
Now. when the war is nearly two
months old. it is possible to appreciate
to some extent the great foresight, the
great will, the great determination Of
the man. Whether, in the end. he wins
or loses. those will stand as facts.
The Most Famous Retreat.
How many days and weeks. and even
years, Joseph Joffre spent planning to
utilize every to France to beat
v know. 1t must have been many,
perhaps from the day when as a youth
full lieutenant of artillery he saw the
king of Prussia enter Paris, for ever
since this var began he has been play
ing a master game OF strategy that no
mortal mind could devise on the mo-
ment. His retreat on Paris will outrank
any retreat history records-Fabius to
Rome. Washington across New Jersey.
the Duo de Montmorency through Prov
ence. Lee to Richmond or Thomas from
Hood in Tennessee.
General Joffre is 62 years old. His
heavy, slightly stopped figure with gray
hair 4 mustache and keen blue eyes,
suggest the Scot more than the FRENCH
nan-another anomaly. Physically fit
ness is one Of his hobbies: and none Of
ais 3unio' officers. 1t il believed. will