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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Civic League an Asset

In Spartanburg any property own
er who may want trees Sc aoutt long
his sidewalk, has only to notify the
mayor, when the trees will be not
only supplied, but planted free of
cost. The Spartanburs Civic League
is responsible for this result, and the
plan is worth taking up by every
town that wanto shade along it's
residence streets.--Charlotte obser-
yer. 50 .t
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Surely They Are Not

Are the people of South Carolina
going to surrender to the whiskey
element and allow thm to- conduct
thir nefarious business all over the
state Notwithstanding the fact that
the majority of the people are op-
posed to the whiskey traffic c2-Gaff-
ney Ledger
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE:
TO SrRsCRRERS:

Your subscription must be
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marked on your LABEL If paper
is stopped look at your date and
YOU will probably find you are
behind one year.
We cannot send each sub
scriber statement. Look al
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II you DO not receive vOur
papor promptly we would ap-
preciate it if you will notify us
and we will correct the mis-
take. In the hurry of mailing
out the papers, names of sub
scribers are sometimes left off
inadvertently.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
DO It Now

"Time to help the, -msyahaDe3esn-
nounces the Greenwood Journal.
That is the right kind ot talk. The
merchant has been carrying big
load during the past four months.
Give him all the help you possibly
can-and DO 1T NOW.--Reck Hill
Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
',H Letter TO-
DR.. Kilmer q Co.
Binghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do
For lou
Send ten cents to DR.. Kflnrer C Co,
Binghampton, N. Y, for a sample
size bottle 1t VIII convince anyone.
You will also receive a booklet of
valuable information, telling about
the kidneys and bladder When
writing, be sure and mention the
Lancaster Semi-Weekly News. Reg
ular fifty cent and one-dollar size
bottles for sale ut all drug stores.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Nothing i'm n Name

In view of the fact that the town
of Three Fingers voted dry in the
election last Thursday, and that the
Tennessee Democrats have elected 4
prohibition governor named Rye, II
In becoming painfully evident that
drop. Wilmington Star.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
John Temple Graves says:

ut Is SO with the South. Out Of
the most serious financial shadow
that it has known for half a century
there is surely coming and now at
hand, the day of better methods,
wiser economies and more substan-
tial prosperitl than this section of
our country has ever known"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

The increased interest in educa-
tion with the activities of the state
by means OF term extension and ru-
raj graded school aid have been i'm
portant factors in bringing about
this increase
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Now for a long pull and a strong
pull and a pull altogether, and the
triumph of our first county fair is
assured. We have long wanted a
fair and now that our dream is
about to be realized, let's everyone
take a personal interest in making
il success.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Governor Blease has p2rdoned
for Thanksgiving A manslayers
serving terms in the penitentiary.
No wonder human life is so cheap
in South Carolina.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

One great cause for thanksgiving
at this time is that we live in pro-
gressive town. We wager that no
city in South Carolina of several
times our population can boast OF
so much constructive work at this
season of so-called hard times"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
The Governor of South Caro-.

The Governor of South Caro-
lima must have thought there was
luck in odd numbers-for he did not
stop at 100 pardons for. penitentiary
convicts for Thanksgiving Day but
ADDED one more, making the number
pardoned this time 101.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

The Governor either had overlook
ed Lancaster conyicts in the pcni-
tentiary or had already done the
needful heretofore for this county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

All the school children who can
lind a way to get here will be in
Lancaster next Friday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

The rich wife-murderer w. r
Jones of Union, who was serving a
life sentence in the penitentiary,
was one of the 101 pardoned by Gov
ernor Blease.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Many visitors have remarked up
on the fact that the depression is not
hitting Lancaster as it has hit other
towns. Times are not as hard here
as elsewhere. Then, cheer up!
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
State Aid

Last year more than $4 300 came
into the county from state aid Last
year we made 2i applications for
term extension aid compared with
Is for the present year, 25 per cent
less; applications for rural graded
school help have threbbled. the pre-
vious year, making for the S2CO
last year with 10 this year and |
for the $500 the previous wear with
for the $500 for the present ses-
sion. This means that we have in
creased the number of two and three
teacher school and lessened the num-
her of one-teacher schools, an i'm
provement worthy OF example for
any county. An improvement which
I means fewer students per teacher
better equipment and more efficient
work.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Go AGoer ,It

Even in these. tinaes the. fellow
who goes after tina bustness In a
business like. way gets IT, Nov tif
the time to advsrfise.Skspa
Herald ,,,sr,. .Tr,1
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Be sure and attend all three days
of the County Fair next week. Re-
nember the days-Thursday-
day and Saturday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Let every man. woman and child
In the county be sure to attend
Lancaster's first County Fair.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

The next Stop. The Lancaste:
County Fair.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

The county fair deserves your
patronage and that should be given
1t.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

What an inspiration Dickens
would have derived from South Caro-
lina's wards in chancery!" exclaims
the Columbia Record.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
The ouinins That Does Not Gffsct The Mead

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
9uinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing IN head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of r.. W. GROVE. 2Sc.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Wear Cotton and You viii Kee,
Cool

Don't get eXci,ed about hard
times; wear c, ton and keep cool
The state.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

after many rain swept and
stormy evening, the skies have clear
ed at midnight to make entrance for
q new and radiant morning.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Those who come to the fair are
promised plenty of amusement
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

The first day of the Fair will be
next Thursday, Dec. 3 proximo.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Let our first efforts be crowned
with success.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Weather forecast for South Caro-
lima: Saturday rain and colder,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27

Remember the needy Belgians and
make your contributions to them
through Mai. j. NJ Hough.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Perfectly Proper

1t is proper to speak of it now as
the late panic.-Spartanbu Jour
nal.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
From Other Papers
Goes MarCllinR Ou

And Villa marches on.-Columbia
Record.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Friday, November %, 1914.

Be a booster Monday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
Term

1t vas our purpose when begin
the schools to see that every white
child in the county got an opportu-
nifty of six months school, Hence
we have adopted the motto, "A six
months school for every white child
for Lancaster county" How have
we succeeded for the first year? We
changed the averag school term for
the county from monthc to 51-2
half way to the goal. This year we
expect to. see the year close with an
average term of six months.
Teachers and Trustees
The trustees have given their loyal
support. They all seem to be enthus-
iastic workers trying to get their
community to strive to 60 beyond
last year and their neighbor.v We
have organized trustee association
which promises to be one of the most
helpful organizations in the educa4
tional work. State Supt. of Educa-
ton Swearingen said that he had
never me. with more enthusiastic anu
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-11-27
ANNOUNCEMENT: A

ANNOUNCEMENT
Published Tuesdays and Fri
days at Lancaster, S. c., by The
Lancaster Publishing Company,
successors to The Ledger, es-
tablished 1852; The Review.
established 1878: The Enter
prise, established 1891, and en-
tered as seCond-class matter
Oct. Z. 1905. at ne postoffice
at Lancaster 5. c.. under Act
CT Congress of March ,. 1879.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-11-27

Ed d. Kirkpatrick. leading res
ervation farmer. was shot in the leg
at a country dance near Pendleton
Saturday night by Richard Burke. a
young Indian. Burke. who had been
drinking, went 10 the dance unbiddcH
in the company Of Billie clifford. a
cowgirl OF questionable repute. and
grew angry when they were ordered
to leave. He drew his revolver and
fired four shots. one OF which struck
kirkpatrick in the right leg just above
the knee and ranged downward to the
heel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Union Hose of Middletown Wins
Hundred Dollars Today For
Best Drilled Company
3 HOURS FOR PARADE TO PASS
Hundreds Hand Water to Tired
and Thirsty; Man 80 Years Old
Marches Entire Nine Miles
Prizes Awarded
to Visiting Firemen

500 for finest uniformed COM
pany. Pioneer, of Marietta.
$1OO for largest number OF men
I'm line, Fame, West Chester, zig
men.
$50 for second largest number OF
men, Vigilant, York, 1856 men.
500 for company having finest
apparatus in line, Vigilant. York.
$50 for company having finest
parade apparatus, Veteran Nolun-
teer Firemen's Association, Eliza
beth, y. j.
500 for company coming long
est distance. Grecnsburg t1re De-
partment, Grecnsburg. 21i miles.
Sc5 for company having oldest
apparatus in line, Veteran Fire
mems Association, Reading, engine
built in 1870.
SIS for best Darlltown company,
Rescue. Middlctown.
$25 for tallcst uniformed fire
man. c. c. Mitchell, 81 years old,
9 feet 61a inches, Volunteer Fire
mems Association, Altoona.
S25 for smallest uniformed fire.
man, &. IL. Stifly, 30 years old, 80
inches high, Volunteer tirenlen's
Associa tion, Altoona.
S25 for heaviest unif0rni"' fire
man. II. II. PotciGher, I1I .nds
Good Will, Lebanon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
DR.. DUBS IS AGAIN
!. ELECTED BISHOP Of
EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Conference Chosen Other Harris
burg Men as Important Heads
of Denomination

For the third bishopric, newly eetab-
lished by the United Evangelical Gen
eral Conference, in session at Barring
ton, Ill, former bishop, the Rev. DR..
Rudolph Dubs, of Harrisburg, was
named yesterday. The other two
bishops elected are Bishop U. F.
Swengel, of this city, and Bishop w.
H. Fouke, of Naperville, ILL.,. formerly
of Harrisburg.
Other officers elected are Editor
of the EvanEe1>al, the Rev. DR.. H. B.
Hartzler, former bishop, of Harris
burg; editor Sunday school literature,
the Rev, w. NJ Stanford, former
bishop, Harrisburg; associate editor OF
the Evangelical and Sunday school
literature, the Rev. c. l.. Hunt; cor
responding secretary of the missionary
society, the Rev. B. H. Niebel, Pen
brook; president of the missionary
society, the Rev. DIR. II. B. Hartzler
Bishop Dubs is regarded as one OF
the notable religious leaders in the
United Evangelical Church. He served
as bishop for many years and held
that office when the split from the
Evangelical Church occurred. He re-
tired some years ago and since has
edited the Zeitschrift, a German Unit
ed Evangelical Church paper. The an
nouncement of the creation of a new
bishopric and the selection of the Rev
DR.. Dubs for this honor. is especially
acceptable to the many members ot
this denomination in Harrisburg anC
throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Con-
tinued unsettled weather, with
probably showers tonight and
Saturdays not much change in
temperature.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Unset
ably showers; gentle to moderate
winds, mostly sOutherly.
River
The main river will probably re-
main nearly stationary Tonight
and rise somewhat Saturday or
Saturday night. stage of about
g of n foot Is Indicated for Hnr-
risburg Saturday morning.
General Conditions
Pressure In highest along the At
lantlc coast this morning and
lowest over the Southwest with
turbance over Southwest Kansas.
The weather continues generally
cloudy and unsettled over nearly
all the country.
Temperature changes have been
unimpOrtant over the eastern half
of the country. IL is 10 10 de-
grees warmer In the Northwest
ern States.
Temperatures 3 n. m, 81.
SUM Rises, CLOS n. mt sets, 5,36
ID. m.
Mooni Rises. s14 p. m.
River Stage; EiSht-tenths of n
foot above Iow-water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 0s.
Lowest temperature. 81.
Mean temperature, 62.
Normal temperature, 90.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09

With the conclusion of drill con-
tests, hose races and tests to-day,
the big firemen's week will close. The
army of visitors and many fire COM
panies returned home late last night.
Others will depart tonight, and the
last of the frefighters will say fare
we'll tomorrow.
This morning the Union Hose Com
many drill corps, of Middletown, cap
tured first prize of 500 in the drill
contest. In the contest with the
Union Company were the Veteran
Volunteers of Altoona. Other com
panies were present but they did not
compete.
In command of the Union Company
was Captain Hershey Black. Other
officers were David Houser. first lieu
tenant; Leroy Snavely, second lieu
tenant. The Union drill corps num-
bered twenty -four members. Inc
drills took place at Seventeenth and
Chestnut streets and were witnessed
by several thousand people.
The Judges were Captain Frank T.
Ziegler. of Company |, and Captain
Jerry j. Hartman, Company D, Eighth
Regiment National Gue ID of Penn
sylvania, and Christian Nauss, for
mer member of Company D.
Few Entries For Contests
on the program for this afternoon
were the hose race contests and the
engine contests. Up to noon no en-
tries were reported. Chairman A. Il
Pattan announced that he would have
his committee on hand for the hose
races at Seventeenth street. and If any
teams reported he would have the
races. Similar announcement was
made regarding engine contests, which
were scheduled to take place at Nortf
and Front streets.
In Yesterdays parade the high
water mark in state f1remen's demon
/ strations was reached. The officia
| time for the parade to pass q giver
point was three hours and twenty
minutes. The illuminations we're or
when the tenth division reached Mar
! ket Square. There were 147 com
panies in line. with 1876 bands anc
drum corps
Every Courtesy For Marchers
! Every courtesy was shown paraderi
yesterday by residents along the linz
of march Hundreds of persons gave
water to the tired and thirsty march
! ers Veterans who were forced t.
quit the parade toward the end of tn,
| line found welcome on porches anC
tContinued on Page t6.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Paris Expects Decisive
Battle Along Aisne Soon

Paris, Oct. 9, sos A. M.-Most of
the letters from soldiers at the front
speak of the great battle that is ex-
pected Tor the morrow that will de-
eide the great struggle along the Aisna
and in the north. which shows that
they, as we'll as the military critics are
baffed by tie immense operations OF
which big battles here and there con-
stitute mere details
Heavy fighting occurs every day
along some part of the battle line the
i'm portance of which cannot he cath
cred from the sober details of the Off
cial statements, and so it is impossi-
BILE to assemble all of the simultan-
eous movements bearing on the gem
eral situation. AS consequence the
reviews of the situation by critics this
morning resemble what they said yes
terday and day before
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Quaker City Veteran
Walks Entire Route

Not one accident occurred during
the parade yesterday and this was
considered one of the notable features
While a number of paraders were
obliged to drop out. the veterans in
line stood the test better than many
of the younger marchers. One of the
Oldest men in line was Joseph Rose.
of the Philadelphia Veteran Volunteer
Association. He walked over the en-
tire route. Other members of this
association. younger than Mr.. Rose.
quit the line before the Hill district
was covered.
Hope company, Harrisburg and a for
mer fire chief, who has never missed
a firemen's parade in Harrisburg or a
trip by the Hope company, also went
over the entire route.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Incendiary Bombs Being
Dropped on Belgian City

London, Oct. 9, sos A. M.-The
bombardment of Antwerp has been
terrible says an Ostend dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram Company under date
of Thursday.
THE Germans threw incendiary
bombs" the dispatch adds, with the
result that many ~arts of the town be-
tween the railway station at tie south
and the Palace of Justice are In
flames. 1t is rumored here that the
Germans have been repulsed on the
left bank of the river Nethe.
"A Taube aeroplane flew over Os-
tend at O'Clock this afternoon"
(Other War News Page 16)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
SAYS F|REMEN HAVE
|. NO Be 7 TE R FRIEND
THAN JUDGE KUNKEL
Paxton, Susquehanna and Wash
ington Companies With Guests
Pay Him Tribute

Volunteer 6remen have no
neartler supporter, no better
friend. than George KunkeI. Presi-
dent Judge of the courts OF Dau-
phin county.
County Detective James T. Walters.
marshal of the Paxton Fire COMPANY.
yesterday afternoon paid that tribute
to President Judge Kunkel before the
Paxton, Susquehanna and Washington
Fire Companies and the various visit
ing companies who were their guests.
The firefighters, en- route to their place
in line. stopped before the residence
of the President Judge to extend their
greetings and best wishes to the Su-
preme Court candidate.
The particular tribute to the Presi-
dent Judge was included in a pretty
little speech on the steps of the jurist's 8
home in presenting the guests.
In replying, Judge Kunkel spoke of
the fact that the Harrisburg COM
panied-the Susquehanna, Paxton and
hington-numbered among its
members some of his warmest per-
TCOnfinuph m Para f01
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
MATERIAL OUTSIDE
|. RIVER WALL MUST Be
USED FOR FILLING
So State Water Supply Commission
Formally and Pointedly
Notifies City

In a brief but pointed letter to City
Commissioner w. H. Lynch the State
Water Supply Commission OF Pennsyl-
vania yesterday formally called atten-
ton to the fact that material for "fill"
behind the river front wall is not be-
ing obtained from the river bed in
accordance with the terms of the
States permit.
Compliance with the provisions of
the commissions regulation as soon
as possible is requested.
Commissioner Lynch, department
of streets and public improvements,
said to-day that he understood the
Board of Public Works had been urg-
ing the contractors to fulfill this part
TConfinned on Page 15.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
''It's a Ghost" Shrieks Negro
Burglar Sighting Lathered Man
Penn Throne Frghtens Intruder Who Breaks Into House
During Firemen's Parade

shrieking It's a ghost" a negro
who entered the home of Penn Lush
Throne, 112 Boas street. yesterday af-
ternoon. dashed madly from the house
when he sighted the owner with his
face covered with lather.
Mr.. Throne was shaving In the bath
room of his home when he heard
someone ascending the stairs. He
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Police Chief Commends
Patrolmen For Way
They Handled Crowd.

Chief of Police Hutchison COM
mended his force at roll call this
morning on its excellent handling of
yesterdays big crowd.
You maintained perfect order" he
said, "and a great deal of credit for
the success of the parade was due to
your mastery work"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09

looked around the corner and sighted
the negro. Clasping the razor tighter
he advanced menacingly. The negro
let out a yell and threw himself bodily
down the stairs
Because of his attire Mr.. Throne did
not follow the man. The entrance
was effected during the firemen's pa
rade through the front door which
was unlocked. Nothing was taken.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
YoRK MAN Gnrs APPARATus

The chemical FIRE appartus. including
two horses, which was ~iven away by
the Union Fire Company. of York, was
aawrded to Samuel Sloat. of York The
apparatus was the property of the com
pany and when the city gave them a
lpose of 1t
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Late News Bulletins
ANTWERP is BURNING

p. NJ a fled
1246
a little
the with
EXPENSE INQUIRY POSTPONED
Elections /
RUSSIANS TAKE O,O00 PRISONERS
p. M the East
a
GERMAN HISTORIAN DIES
via The Hague, A.
Thursday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
GIVE CONCERT

The New Cumberland Band in COM
bination with the Carlisle City and
Wavnesboro bands gave a concert at
the Shamrock hose house Four
teenth and Herr streets. this after
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-09
Germans Open Attack on
Inner Circle of Forts

London, Oct. 8, 1910 A. M.-The
official communication of the German
general staff given out at Berlin in
the evening of October s is contained
in a dispatch to Reuters Telegram
Company from Amsterdam. 1t says:
.'From the western scene of war
no facts of decisive importance can
be mentioned. Small progress has
been made near st. Mihiel and in the
Argonnes.
"Before Antwerp, Fort Breedonk
Ito the south of Antwerp has been
taken and the attack on the inner
fort line has begun Herewith. The
bombardment of the quarter of the
town lying behind was begun after
the declaration of the commander OF
the stronghold that he took the re-
sponsibility
"The airship Hall at Dusseldorf has
been hit by a bomb thrown by hos
tile aviator. The roof of the Hall was
pierced and the cover of an airship
in the hall was demolished
''In the east the Russian column is
marching from Lomza (Russian Po-
.land) and has reached Lyck, Gin East
Prussia just beyond the frontier and
almost directly west from Angus
towo)."