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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
GERMANS ABANDON
MASS FORMATIONS
IN LINE ASSAULTS
Discarding Old Tactics Be-
cause of Heavy Losses,
Kaiser Troops Now Dig
Their Way Forward.
LONDON. Dec. 5.

LONDON, Dec. B.
Taking a lesson from the enormous
losses they suffered by throwing men for
ward across exposed spaces in mass for
nation, the German officers have modi-
ned their form OF attack in the north
srn sphere
This Information Is contained in an
other EYE witness narrative, written
by a member of the stan of Field Mar
shall Sir John French, which was issued
by the Government Press Bureau today.
The narrative. which is dated Novem-
ber 20, says of the operations of the pre-
eeding three days;
These were about the quietest days
we had experienced in weeks Though
generally Inactive along our front, the
Germans continued to press against that
section of our line held by the Indian
troops despite their previous losses in
this direction. The Germans in that re-
gion undertook sapping operations in
order 70 shorten the distance of their as
saults. None was successful.
"The Germans massed a great force
south OF the Lys River. There has gem
orally been some shelltng OF localities
in the rear OF our front, but this has
diminished. Along the whole front snip
ing operations have been incessant.
sOn the 18th among the hostile troops
facing our centre there were signs Of
many changes made In the composition Of
the German artillery, which was actively
feeling out new zone OF hre.
Upon our right one German battery
was discovered in the morning 70 have
been left IN the open, and 1t Was sur
missed that the Germans had been un-
able to move IL during the night German
infantry made an isolated and unsup-
ported attack against the French on our
left. but were easily beaten back.
'iThe aim Of the Germans Is still to gain
Eronnd-to drive Us back. But owing TO
the Immense loss entaiied by their sum
mary method OF ssaulting our lines
across open spaces and across any dis
4aHea, no matter how great. they are
amnlagiug means now that are more
modlaad. They now move forward BY
means of approaches which are dug,
roughly speaking, parallel 70 the trenches
10 be attacked. These approaches are dug
nearer and nearer 70 the Allies nnss. but
afe zig-zagsed in such a manner as 70
prevent Us from giving them an enniading
afe when these roughly built trenches.
81 q which are shallow. have reached q
nainG Considered within assanlling dis
Iaaee the fraobs sheltered Ia them spring
- aHd ehaHEe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
ERMAN LINE SWUNG
BACK TWENTY MILES
IN POLAND CAMPAIGN
Desperate Fighting Marks
Clash of Foes Centres.
Kaiser Offensive Con-
tinues, But Cars Army
Holds Firm.
PETRoGRAD, Dec. 5.

PETROGRAD, Dec 3.
The Russian official statement OF today,
| while claiming no complete victory, indl-
Gates that the Germans have been swung
back 20 miles at one important point In
their main line of advance toward War
saw. Desperate fighting is now in progress
along the main road between Lowicz and
LODI Glovono, mentioned in the official
statement as being in the line OF the
fighting front is about half way between
these two points
The official statement, therefore indi-
Gates that the Germans have not been
driven from Lowicz the easternmost point
reached in their advance, but with this
town as a pivot have been swung back
20 miles from sherniwice upon Glovno,
directly west.
The Germans continue to hold the LETT
hank of the Vistula. The Russians, how
ever are making a determined effort to
cross the river. and this would mean a
serious thrust at the German line of COM
munications. The Germans maintain
wedge in the Russian lines with Lowicz
been extended by the Russian attack.
The German advance over the western
roads toward Lodz and Piotrkow and the
general development OF the campaign. has
resulted in a zig-zag battle line. The
claims OF thousands of prisoners captured
made by both sides appear probable ow-
ing to the great extent of the battle
front and the possibilities of cutting off
detachments owing to the Interlacing of
the lines at some points,
Desperate fighting is in progress in Po-
land, where the reformed German centre
continues its offensive against the Rus
sian centre.
The Russian Official statement issued
today does not mention n victory at Lodz
such as was announced yesterday by the
Bourse Gazette. The statement declares:
ION the left bank of the Vistula there
was obstinate fighting on December O.
Also along the GloYno-Lowicz front and
on the western roads toward Lodz and
Piotrkow the conflict wages vigorously.
ION the northern and southern fronts.
the situation is unchanged"
Unofficial indications that the Germans
have suffered very heavily in Poland con-
tlnue. A message from Lodz states that
10 cannon and 70 machine guns taken
from the enemy have been brought to
that town.
The views of the military critics differ
considerably as to the meaning OF the
curious development OF the battle Of
LODI Some believe that the Germans
are now merely making tremendous eff
forts to extricate a portion OF their army
from position of deadly peril and that
the object OF the masses OF reinforce
ments which they are bringing up is to
cover the retreat OF the exhausted corps
on which the brunt OF the protracted
conflict has fallen. In the opinion OF
others, the enemy Is still bent on the
aggressive and hopes By persistent eff
forts to effect a breach in the Russian
line
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
PICTURES OF vALOR THAT PASS
ON WARS EVER CHANGING FILM

their own request, and simultaneously APP
pointed commander and lieutenant conn
mander respectively, in the Royal Naval
Reserve. A week ago Admiral Paset was
within ten places Of the top Of the active
list of admirais, and startin's name came
next after Admiral Sir John Jellicos.
There we're no commands open. however.
and rather than be left out in the cold
they preferred to accept junier rank.
paset now ranks after 437 commanders,
and startin after 7s5 lieutenant command
ers in point OF seniority. They are thus
qualified for the command Of two Of the
gunboats performing the unpleasant and
dangerous duty OF patroling the North
Sea and British coasts.
German tales of Russian inefflclency
holster up the faith Of the Kaisers peo-
pie. Here is one that was widely circu-
lated in German military circles;
After tho battle Of Tannenburg the
Germans, who were routing the Russians
over an open country, were suddenly
astonished to see an entire Russian bril-
gade turn and rush against them. They
cut down the Russians with machine
guns and bayonets. but after the pattle
not a sign Of a Russian officer could be
found. Three hours later, In town
farther on, all the officers in the Russian
brigade were found drinking in cafe,
where they had spent the entire day.
They had wound UP" their brigade,
much as child winds up a toy wagon,
started II off toward the German lines
without a single officer in charge Of 1t,
and then began day of drinking in the
village tavern. Their luggage included
many trunks which were filled with the
laclest of lingerie, silk stockings and
other articles of feminine wear.
''why do you carry these?" asked an
Austrian officer of his prisoners.
ooh, we wouldn't let our women come
into the danger zone" answered Rus
sian.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
FRENCH INFANTRY CHARGE
CAPTURES GERMAN TRENCHES

/ army which moved eastward to attack
| the defenses OF Altkirch and Muelhausen
The consequence is that another big bat
tie is developing from Dammerkitch.
northward through sennhein, and thence
into the passes OF the Vosges west OF
Colmar
The French troops hold strong positions
on German soil to which they can fall
back II necessary It Is reported from
Basel, switzerland. that thu sound OF
heavy cannonade can be heard from the
German border.
srRAssBURG DEFENsEs READY.
A dispatch from Basle says that great
preparations have been made at Strass-
burg to prevent French troops from ad-
vancing. Many lines of trenches have
been dug In the valley of the Bruche,
and the forests and parks have been
leveled to facilitate the defenses The
suburbs of the city are being flooded
Whole districts about Muelhausen have
beer mined.
vERDUN NOT INVESTED
According to G. II. Perrs. the London
Daily Chronicles correspondent in
France VerdJn is not invested by the
Germans, nor has it been since the be-
ginning OF the war.
"The approaches to the city" he says
ARE as safe and quiet as the road from
York to London.
"The eastern barrier Of forts stretching
from Verdun southward Is impregnable.
At only one point have the Germans sue
ceeded I'm reaching the Meuse, namely,
at st. Mihiel, and their position there is
precaitous Around Verdun the French
have made slow but steady progress"
Extremely bad weather is being en-
countered by the troops. In the north a
bowling gale from the North Sea, driving
before It sleet and snow, has swept the
firing line, and Mt the other end of the
long line the VosEes Mountains are so
deep in snow that the advance guards Of
the armies are lighting in snow two feet
deep The men In the trenches in Alsace
arc suffering greatly from the cold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

PARIS, Dec. s.
Successful results Of the offensive op-
eratlons by the Allies In the north are
announced In the official eommunique ls-
sued here this afternoon. II states that
appreciabie progress has been made
against the Germans north OF the River
Iiys. The French infantry making an
attack at dawn, captured with one
charge two lines Of the enemy's trenches
and made gnin OF about one-third of
a mile.
The lighting has become apparently ter
rife. the various opposing forces advsnc-
Ing from village to village. The state
ment says that the Allies hold part
OF Langemarck.
The official statement follows:
To the north of the Lys, we have
realized Rppreciable progress. our
infantry, attacking at dawn. took
with single charge two lines of
trenches. The gain was 500 metres,
A portion of the hamlet OF Weiden-
dreft. one kiiometre northwest OF
LangemarclS. remains in our hands.
Before Poesele half way between
DiNmude and Ypres. we have taken
on the right bank of the canal
roadhouse, over which there had been
sharp lighting for a month.
The enemy has tried without sue
cess. with a violent attack of heavy
artillery, to force us to evacuate the
ground we have won.
In the region of Arras and in the
Champagne district. there have been
intermittent cannonades here and
there. Rheims has been bombarded
with particular intensity.
For our part we have destroyed with
our heavy artillery numerous earth
works.
In the Argonne region, the lighting
is very hot all the time. We have
captured numerous trenches and have
repulsed all counter attacks.
In Lorraine and In Alsace there is
nothing important to report.
BATTLE DEVELOPING l., ALsACE.
The German forces that attempted to
invest Belfort we're met by a French
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
RUSSIANS IN FLIGHT
BEFORE FIERCE TURK
DRIVE UPON BATUM
Constantinople Claims Con-
tinued Success in Trans
caucasia, While Petrograd
Reports Situation Favor
able.
coNsTANTINoPLR. DEC. 5.

Turkish field headquarters in the
Tchorok Valley CTransoaucasla) reports
that the Turkish advance has reached a
point east of Batum.
"Our advance northward continues with
out check" says the announcement. I'VE
have diverted troops in the direction OF
Ardagan where the Russians are in
retreat"
Datum is on the Black Sea. 100 miles
west OF Tihis and Is miles inside the Rus
sian border. Ardagan is 60 miles south
east of Batum)
Special services were conducted in the
old Serial mosque yesterday at which the
Shiek- Ul-Islam, head OF the Mohammedan
faith, delivered a prayer for the success
OF the Turkish armies. The Sultan and
nearly all the high officers OF the Turkish
Government now IN Constantinople were
present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
CzAR 2 MILES FROM CRACoW
Garrison Night sorties Repulsed,
Report From Petrograd.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 5.
Several sOrties made during the night
by the Austro-German garrison at Cra-
COW were repulsed by the Russians, it
was announced at military headquarters
today. The Russian army under Gem
eral Dimitrieff is only two miles from
the defenses of the city and is preparing
for the siege OF the Galician fortress.
The Austrian population in the city is
fleeing in thousands toward Vienna. Ger
man residents are fastening northward
Refugees from the city are spreading
alarm enough in northern Hungary, but
something like panic has been caused by
the reappearance of Russian troops on
the Hungarian plain.
The Poles are deeply perturbed by the
prospects OF siege of Cracow. They
object to the defenders placing machine
guns and observation points on the his
toric buildings of the citadel. They de-
clare that the fire OF the Austro- Germans 8
could much more easily be directed from
the hills commanding the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
ALLIES DRIVE GERMANS
FROM TWO FRENCH LINES

point east OF Batum and have sent a
force toward Ardagan, 90 miles south
east of Batun1.
Alleged Turkish outrages against
the Greeks, il is said will force
Greece to war with Turkey. The
Greek Consul at Constantinople, under
accusation by the Turks has threat
encd to leave the city with his staff
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
GILLIAN SHIP MISSING
Alarm Felt for Safety of Vessel In
vestigating German Base.

SANTIAGO, Chill, Dec. 5.
Considerable anxiety is felt here for the
surveying ship Baquedano. sent out by
the Chilian government to investigate re-
ports that the Germans have established
base in the Juan Fernandez Islands
The Baquedano should have returned
November 30. The cruiser Zentino sailed
today to search for the Baquedano
Further attempts OF the Germans to
evade neutrality laws are alleged today
as the result Of the police capturing a
cutter belonging to the German transport
Prinz Eitel. The cutter was alongside the
German steamship Goettingen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
SERB TUNNEL BLOWN UP
Explosion Breaks Communication
Between servia and Rumania.

ANIb ILIIAMl DEC, D,
A dispatch to the Nieuwe Rotter-
damsche Courant from Berlin SAYS that.
according to adyices from Nish, the great
railway tunnel near CiealjetchaV has
been blown up by dynamite.
This cuts of railway connection be-
tween servia and Rumania.
1t is believed that the dynamiting of
the tunnel is one OF the Austrian pre-
cautions to prevent the passage of the
Russian troops into Seryia by way of
the Danube.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

BERLIN. Dec. 5.
Continuance of the Allies offensive in
Flanders is admitted in the official War
Office statement today. 1t says the
French attacks were repulsed. The op-
erations in Poland continue to progress
normally, The statement declares:
French attacks yesterday in Flan-
ders and south of Metz were re-
pulsed. We made progress about La
Bassee, in the Argonne and southwest
of Altkrch.
The situation in the Mazurian Lake
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

"Two women Of the peasant class waited
| outside the Projects ofice in Paris. The
elder went in, returning presently with
a set look on her worn face.
"Is It well with JeanT asked the
younger woman. eagerly.
Yes, It is we'll
And with Henri and Paul7'
"'Yes, all is we'll with them.
They are all with God. ] am glad
to have been their mother
This is one OF the memories BROUGHT
back by Mrs. Neave, wife of British
army officer, returning to London from
a journey through France. THE Frenoh
are a changed nation" she declared
They have become altogether serious.
No one smiles in France now. There are
no Jokes and no rejoicing even over Vic
tory Every third woman is In black
and people stand about the streets in
groups. listening while madam tells how
her husband was killed.
"One touch of comedy, which would
have made me rock with laughter at
ordinary times, I encountered at Lyons
Some 50 German prisoners had just ar
rived from the front, and noticed that
they nearly all had their hands In their
trousers pockets. l remarked on this
to an official. and he replied In matter
Nl~ldtL way NI yes AllNg tAi'N -
cape. so we took away their suspenders
That Is why they have their hands In
their pockets
"The prisoners were In rags OF In old
garments which the French seem to nave
given them, ! was astonlshed that there
was no demonstration. Two small boys
+. spat at them, but they were told to stop
"a troop of soldiers were leaving Lyons
that day. Fine cooking fellows they
were, all we'll over 20, but they pre-
sented curious appearances, for each
man had n large nat cake of bread strap
ped across his breast and bottle or
water. From Lyons to Parts is one vast
camp, and we Travelled in zigzag fashion
picking up soldiers here and there.
AT one siding n trainload of British
wounded arrived from Soissons. 1t was
funny to hear the Hishlanders exchang-
ing greetings with the French. Good
by mon' said a Scot Bon souvenir re-
piled Frenchman. The Highlander
pointed to his wounded leg,and said, Yes,
souvenir de soissons.'
British recruits now have the opportun-
ity Of learning French and German before
going to the front. Special classes have
been organized for the London Terri
torIals at the Duke of York's Schools
and the Royal Sanitary Institute out
of 800 men more than 800 volunteered to
take lessons after their days drill. The
Young Mems Christian Association ex-
poets soon to provide teachers in 300
camps throughout the United Kingdom.
Teachers are being supplied by the Wo-
mems Emergency Corps, and officers
wives, schoolmasters and university lee
turers are also giving their help.
An example of the patriotism and
eagerness "to be in It" of the high Off
GERS of the army and navy for whom no
commands can be found is given by the
official announcement that Admiral Sir
Alfred Paget and Vice Admiral j. Startln
have been placed on the retired list at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
GERMANS CLAIM GAINS
AT THREE POINTS IN LINE

region is favorable. We have taken
1900 prisoners
normal.
1t is generally believed here that fight
ing in Poland has reached critical stage.
1t has been expected that the Rus
sian campaign would be OF considerable
duration. owing to the numerical SUI
periority of the enemy but confidence in
ultimate success is still maintained.
One hundred and seventy-two Prot
estant clergymen have signed an appeal
asking the Government to rescind the law
which prohibits ministers of the gospel
from fighting with the army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
P0RTUGAL'S s WAR POLICY
FORCES CABINET TO QUIT
designations Announced by Premier
at Parliament's Closing Session.


at Parliament's Closing Session.
LISBON, Dec 5.
The Portuguese Ministry today re-
signed. Premier Maehado was the only
member OF the Cabinet to attend the
closing session OF Parliament. He pre-
sented 2 note announcing the resignation
OF the Ministry en- bloc
The collapse OF the Government was
caused BY PoFtugal's proposed interven-
ton In the war. Premier Alaehado had
previously retired from the chamber,
where he was presiding. declaring that
he would not return unless the interpella-
tlons relative 10 Portuguese mobiliza=
tlon. which we're sent Ia on Wednesday,
were recalled.
1t vas denied today that Germany had
rendered any explanation q tha Invasion
Of Angola. the Portuguese African pos
session.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

N7lII11Il17E fE"II HH8 WIEW
pushing south in Servia. Formal
possession Of Belgrade was taken yes
terday with much ceremony
Turkish troops in fierce drive
Upon Batum. on the Black Sea, have
routed the Russian forces, who are
in fight says Constantinopie dis
patch The Turks have reached a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
VENUS DAMAGED BY STORM
British Light Cruiser Forced to seek
Harbor.

LONDON Dec. S.
Gre cruiser Venue has been foreed by
& HzaFa q take refuge u port
Her foremost ana part of Der bridge
were demolished. 4 aaa reported here
today
4e vents 8 "a eia-lgfe Hzhl cruiser.
1aH6 s. as4 + has 8 dIaalaeeHenf .
zaH# 4Ha eHFEfas E7m4IsaeHe He#
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
vIscouNTs HRIR KILLRp

LONDON, Dec. 5.-In casualty list
made public tonight Captain the Hon. ar
thur Annesley. OF the 10th Hussars, Is
reported among the killed. and Lieutenant
Lord Charles saekyille Pelham Worsley
as among the missing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
$4,000 RUSSIAN OFFICERS LOST

BERLIN, Dec. 5.-Among the items of
news given out by the German Official
Press Bureau today is the following
"The Russian military newspaper.
Russkv Invalid states that the number
of Russian officers killed, wounded or
taken prisoners now totals S3,oO0."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

An example of the patriotism and
eagerness Ito be in 1t" of the high OFF,
GERS of the army and navy. for whom no
commands can be found is given by the
official announcement that Admiral Sir
Alfred Paget and Vice Admiral ]. startln
have been placed on the retired list at
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-04
KEEP POULTRY YARDS FRESH
Health OF Chicks Suffers When Ground
Becomes Fouled-Sow Some
Grain In Idle Pens.

When the hens and their chicks are
confined in yards they soon eat off all
the grass and the ground In a short
time becomes unhealthful.
II the yards are small the earth is
soon fouled to the depth Of three
inches. and the health Of the chicks
suffers. Chicks need q fresh, clean
run, when they canuot be allowed a
free range, or they will not thrive.
Soil that is light and we'll drained Is
better than any other for the chicks
use. Heavy rains will wash the poi.
sonous matter Off the surface and drive
much Of it into the ground.
II small yards must be used for the
chicks, they should be divided and the
chicks kept In one part while the 9th.
er Is sown to rye, or some other grain,
which should be allowed to grow to a
height OF three or four inches.
The chicks should then be turned in.
to the green yard and the one vacated
by them sown in a like manner. These
crops Of grain will freshen the soil
and render 1t healthy for the birds.