Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27


served rest, for the only remaining
evidence that the belligerents are fac
ing each other is an occasional bonn
bardment with heavy guns.
Infantry attacks have temporarily
ceased and while the generals are lay
ing their plans for their next move the
men are getting a chance to rest and
to tidy themselves up after month in
the Water-soaked trenches.
Eyewitness Makes Report.
An eyewitness with the British head
quarters in a long statement gives
official confirmation of the reported
heavy losses the Germans have suf-
fered in their attacks on Ypres and
says reports to the effect that this
city has fallen are incorrect He
speaks of decimated battaliCns, of hun
dreds of dead left before the trenches
and of patches Of bodies found in farm
houses.
The casualty list of British officers
show that the British forcess also have
suffered severely in the fighting.
Servans Making a Stand.
The Servians are making a stand
against the Austrians in a we'll chosen
fortified position on the River Kolu-
mabara, but as the Austrians com.
mand superior forces and Servia is
without allies near enough to offer her
assistance, it seems that unless other
Balkan states come into the war Ser
via is faced with defeat.
The recruiting campaign which is
being carried on throughout the Brit
ish isles. resulted in bringing many
men to the colors. Troops with ban
ners flying and bands playing marched
through the East End Of London to
dressed the crowds from early morn
ing until late last evening.
100000 Germans Brought Up.
London, Nov. 23.-Two big battles,
either or both of which may have de-
cisive results are being fought in Po-
land and third conflict of almost
equal Importance is progressing in
East Prussia.
Of the three battles, that which is
now at its height between the Vistula
and the Warta rivers and in which the
Russians claim partial success is ex-
citing the greatest interest. The Ger
mans, it is believed, have brought up
by their line of strategic railways in
Posen and Silesia at least half a mil
lion men in an effort to break the Rus
Gian line at this point.
Weather conditions, the frozen
ground and the situation Of the battle
field, favor a battle decisive to a de-
gree not equaled on any other field
in the present war.
Bulgaria Again Uneasy.
The advance by Austria into Servia
is creating uneasiness in Bulgaria as
to the future of the Balkan states. The
question as to whether Bulgaria should
remain neutral or throw in her lot with
the allies was discussed in the So
branje yesterday. Leaders of the
democratic party suggested that the
allies should be consulted as to their
intentions regarding the future of the
Balkans. Italy, too, has been affected
by the Austrian advance and her am
bassadors at the European capitals
have been called home to confer with
the cabinet. Marquis Imperial, Italian
ambassador to Great Britain, will
leave for Rome today.
England Prepares for Raid.
The admiralty has taken further
steps for the protection Of the east
coast ports by the extension of the
mine field. This seems to give some
support to the rumors prevalent for
several days that a German raid on
the east coast is expected. In fact, it
is generally believed here that if Ger
many is baked in her other designs
she will attempt to attack England, no