St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-10-10
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been forced to abandon everything.
Russians Advancing.

been forced to a1andOn eVeTytnIn6.
Russians Advancing.
The Russians now are moving for
ward with the object of again invad-
ing East Prussia. This victory. II it
is as complete as reported, is OF the
greatest importance to the Russians
as it will prevent the Germans from
undertaking land and sea operations
which would have compelled Russia
to turn at least part OF its attention
in this direction.
Gen. Rennenkampff apparently has
driven wedge between the two Ger
man forces, which were advancing
upon Druskeniki and Ossowetz, ana
brought about the battle of Augusta
wo, which resulted in a Russian VIC
tory. II the Germans have not re-
tired form the left bank OF the Me
men river at Druskeniki, their deftat
at Augustowo must compel them to
do SO. The moral effect of onnther
invasion of East Prussia will also be
of importance. No news has been
received to-day from the Silesian ana
Galician battle fields, and probably
the main armies have not come to-
gether there. A big battle cannot be
delayed much longer however, as on
the Silesian frontier both armies are
moving forward and will meet IN
Russian Poland.
Peasants Fleeing.
Before the Russian advance in Gal
icia, the peasants are fleeing the
country, and it is reported that TO-
900 of them have reached Bohemia.
The sanitary department of Vienna
reports that four cases of Asiatic chol-
ear have occurred among the troops
returning from Galicia, but that all
have been isolated.
Fighting continues also in the near
east, and the Anglo-French fleet has
succeeded In destroying Lustica, an
outer defense of the Austrian seaport
Of Cattaro.
Fight in Africa.
Skirmishes have occurred on the
Anglo German frontier in East Africa,
as the result of German raids into
British territory for the purpose Of
cutting the Uganda Railway. All
these raids, according to the British
off1cialo report, have been repulsed.
While the routine life in England
is not seriously upset by the war,
the regulations in many respects are
becoming more stringent An In
stance Of this is to be found in the
action of the autl critics, in order to
keep the army provided with warm
clothing, have Communicated large
quantities of woolens in Leicester, a
step which is likely to be followed
elsewhere.
While the Servians and Montene-
grins are attacking the Notifications
of Sarajevo. Belgrade, which has been
under fire so often, has not been bonn
barded for several days, probably as
a result OF reoccupation of Semlin by
the Servians.
Says Positions Remain Same.
Paris, Oct. 5, 1888 p. m.-The Of
fetal communication issued by the
French War Office tonight says:
"On the whole, the situation is
stationary, the positions occupied re-
naming the same, notwithstanding
several violent engagements, notably
in the region Of Roye."
Germans Claim Slow Gains.
Washington, Oct. 8.The German
embassy today received the folla.-
Ing Eif4 eknce We are gaining ground
slowly but surely, and the situation
continues favorable. The battle
front of the right wing has been ex-
tended until it is north of Arras,
where our vanguard came in touch
with the enemy's cavalry.