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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
DAIRY PRODUCTS

l,.IYi IILh.-Wholesale trade was quiet as
Haiats in i1.1 SetGTday but prices OF fancy goods
ro+daJLssa aJLsalned under light receipts. UndeTgrade
moved 5Gt nH"eDeF eD continued dull and had e be
Ciin CSis fresh solid. d.paeked creamery. fancy, spe-
6rsts 5seS 5o eH'rs, s2e; sxy5ga hrsts; 30d3lc;
Az s,S2 as % quality; nearby prints, fancy
@Sic ao average extra, 32a3ie. do, hrsts, %
49,, DO seconds, 2TH2SC Special fancy
EEt5gs Erss OF prints iobbing at 39d41c.
frtsS Is 1s,-Ihe market hrm on strictly hne
Jlr5sn JS5n eggs supplies OF which were small and
'SStHsha eSHash fairly active Quotations In free
6rsts' shearoy extras, 33c. per dog.: nearby
SsfttSss ~ Per standard case, nearby current re-
sYitPrss e 100 3 40 per standard case. Western
SO nEsls - per case; do, firsts. s. l0a
go FSs case do seconds. So 6Oa 8 80 per
fsSSS.1 Sandled and recrated fresh eggs were
'01Sp C4l SlL al 3f0Sec, per doz., as 70 quality
os,Ss5EE SIE E-Stea dlly held under moderate
yos,l mss. but trade quiet Quotations New
AZ tull-creaa, choice, 15h hd15ac; do,
SGI55sS 55Slf 10 good, lfIa q l5c DO, part skins,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
VEGETABLES

DUN and weak % sell under fanny liberal
9neEings, Quot ations; White potatoes. Dsr
65e; white potatoes Jersey. per basket, $50
t5c.; sweet potatoes, Eastern Shore per Dbl
No. !, Sl.7aq235i No. 2 T5c6Sl, sweet pot a.
toes, y C., per bbL-No. 1, sL15a2 No p
l2G, aSl; sweets, Jersey, per bbl-No. J. 81 500
40 No 2. 81. n7ll.T5, sweets Jersey per
basket, 45qdoc; Onions, Per bush, 3Oa65c DO
SholGe per lo9-lb bag 81 do, medium. per
lOo-lo. bag, I56aOc. Cabbage, domestic Der
ton, SS90: Celery, New York, per bunch, i08
SOC, Mushrooms, per Alb. basket, 81 4ORl col
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
FAILURES THIS WEEK

Commercial failures this week in the
United States as reported by r. @. Dun
g. Co.. are s51 against Az last week. us
the preceding week and 323 the corre-
spending week last year. Failures in
Canada number 50 against 70 last week,
so the preceding week and 80 last year.
Liabilities Of commercial failures report
ed thus far for October are $27,ss2s33
against $7OS9,9l1 last year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
NOTES OF THE Rail

In line with its policy OF using notbj,.
but all-steel equipment. the PennsyIva mia
Railroad has completed an aIl-steei eight.
wheel caboose at its Altoona shops The
car Is not OF a standard design. II will
be thoroughly tested on various parts of
the system, and on the result of these
cars.
An order was entered by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today directing
the Pennsylvania Railroad to establish
through routes and Joint class rates in
connection with the boats of the Catskill
and New York Steamboat Company,
Limited, and the New York and Hudson
Steamboat Company between stations on
the line of the railroad and landings on
the Hudson reached by the boat lines
The new tariffs are TO become effective
November 20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT
Deficit and Loans Decreased in Week;
Net Deposits Larger.

The statement Of the average condition
OF the members of the New York Clear
Ing House Association for the week end
ing today showed a decraese in deficit Of
S6,S5G2OO decrease in loans of s4,423, 900
and an increase in net deposits of $3,-
10000
Figures for this and last week COM
pare as follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
RESERVE NOTES ORDERED

WASHINGTON. oct. 17-Comptroller OF
the Currency John Shelton williams has
issued orders for the printing Of $3.50. 600 900
Federal reserve notes which will be used
by the IL Federal reserve banks. Some
of these notes are expected to be delivered
about November 1. The notes will be
in denominations of s5 SO, $50, $50 and
800. The designs on all Of the notes are
new.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO, oct. lT.-HOGs s-Rscslpts. II. -
600. Markets weak 70 l0c. lower, Mixed
and butchers 81 20@ sos good heavy, 50. 90
bulk, sT,20@7,9 80. CATTLE Receipts. 1000.
Markets steady, Beeyss, s6.5Od 1890 cows
and heifers, sS.1saa-aQ: Texans. 81. 4OMs so :
calves, S9O0d lt25. SHEEP Receipts 20OO
Markets steady. Native and Western. S325
@610i lambs, S5.60@ sea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
BANK cLEARINas

Bank clesrings today compare With CORE
spending day IN the last two years
Phna ..... S26 SOS 228 $50. 4T2 sO4 $50 "a 4ss
Boston 900. 20 a31, T2O 35 92T Ts9 4O 585 s55
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
NEW YORK BUTTER AND Eees

NEW YORK, Oct lT.-Buttsr, arm. Rs-
ssiPts, 45l5 Pae5ksS1gss, Creamery extra, s2e
Eggs. hrm. Receipts, s8SO eAses. Frsza
:; "a hnsts. 2aasle.; fFssh hrsts, 25aesc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Sun and Tides

Sun and Tides
Sun rIses... 6:12 am. Sun SETS. 519 pm.
PHILADELPHIA.
High water. 49,, am. High water 12 O2 IN.
Low water. 64S am. Low water. 1912 pm.
REEDY ISLAND.
High water s51 am. High water oiT 2 m.
Low water. 306 am. Low water. 9 80 pm.
BREAKwATER.
High water 61O am. High water. 6:35 m.
Low water. am. Low water. IL l6 ?. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
POULTRY

tbs t,,Ei,i,--oneTinEs moderate but ample for
Unchanged; Quotations Fowls. I8ai5c-; ex-
sS,gal lonal iots higher old roostsrs, 11Ql2
'S'--e shlckens. according 70 quality, -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
REFINED SuGARS

DUH ana unchanged. Quotations: Standard
sEsnulated, 6.30c.; fine granuiated. G25c.
Pr"IaeFed S35c.; confectioners' A. 6l5c.; soft
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
Vessels Arriving Today

str; Hercules Dutch, Fowey, china clay,
Charles NJ. Taylor Sons.
str. Dagland CNor), New York. ballast, w.
j. Grandheld.
Str. ottar tNor.), New York. ballast, Nun
son Steamship Company.
Str. Carolyn CAm.), San Francisco via Pan
anna Canal. merchandise Galley, Davis &c Co.
Str. Greclan (AmD. Boston, passengers and
merchandise, Merchant and Miners Transpor-
tation Company.
Str. Anthony Groves Baltimore, passengers
and merchandise. Ericsson Line.
Sailing Today
Str. Lille CBr.), Port Antonio. United Fruit
Company.
Str. Rumanlan Prince tBrj, Campo. Port
land, England, for orders, w. J. Grandheld
& Co.
Str. Indian, Thacher, Boston, Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company.
str Ericsson, McNamee, Baltimore, Ericsson
Line.
Bark Breamar CNor), Tonnessen, GrIndstone
Island, Canada, Wesenberg & Co.
Schr. Margaret Thomas Goldwaite, Jobos.
P. r., w F. Hassr & Co.
Bg. Annie for Boston Ctug Mary J. Walker
towed to Breakwater. thence tug Swalia). c.
L. Walker.
Big. Knickerbocker. for Providence Cn tow
tug Mary F. seully), P. F. Martin.
Big. a. r. Co. No. 49, for Baltimore lin tow
tug Radianp. Joseph c. Gabriel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
PROVISIONS

Suiet ana without important change. Quota
Gts' GGgns' LILY beef In sets, smoked and air
S651sai S6S "eaSic Western beef in sets, smoked.
o1l5lc,; city beef, knuCkles and tenders
smokied and air-drisd. 8laS2c.; Western beef,
SBGSsH SgSHlss sasa and tenders smoked, s1q32c beef
+, p cured, loose, i4isai5C. DO, skinned'
otbsr, tIPSs, lt5se lSe Do. Do, smoked l6di6isc
ana mans, mans, SMOKED; city cured, 70 brand
s55aa cured, l6laq17c.; do, boiled, boneless,
IiiS StIGoi picnic shoulders 5. p. cured, loose
tIsaiiy according TO average, loose l6116izc /:
o S,ya SIasJ bacon. as 10 brand and average city
naIsli' z1gZlc,; breakfast bacon, Western
SS665ie4, SS65e ~, -u92lc.; lard. Western Tehned tierces
aUhPlie.; DO, do. do. tubs. 10a. ollie; lard
HIls city, kettle rendered. in tierces. lOE aile;
iiIml: pure city kettle rendered. in tubs, lla
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17

The Upstate Public Service Commits
sion Of New York, has ordered the re-
argument Of the long pending West
Chester lighting cases before II on Octo-
Der % at Albany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
PORT OF NEW YORK
Steamships Arriving TODAY
Steamships to Sail
Movements of uezsaIs

ST. Argo tBr). Trinidad for PHILADELPHIA.
str Stamford (Nor), for Delaware Break
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17

The Comptroller Of the Currency has
approved the reorganization OF the First
National Bank Of Schallburg, Pa, capital
t25 COO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17

movement Is on foot among members
Of the Chicago Stock Exchange for re-
opening, and the tentative date set for
the resumption OF business Is November
O. The re-opening plan contemplates
dealing in strictly local securities, both
stocks and bonds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
GRAIN AND FLOUR

L" mL"Ai l;-HeceiPts 21.47s bush The mar
he.Ied ~ IuIed nrm, with a fair inquiry from ex-
sS5tsTs sS5%1, Ina mieys Quotations Car lots lots in
lostqi lliA No. 2 red Western TD 81 I2isEES
i'io.s, NO. Northern Duluth, 81 Isisd /. 2Ilbi
v1,S ISOhN;;LoYtside adyIces stronger and
punn miIn ialr demand prices advanced i5c Wa
H%Se' Sar lots. for local trade. as to location
sill%Ss9S, yellow, s2qs2hc; steamer yellow,
rufsa uDfsAaTsswRsesiPts. s., 20. 6sl bush. The market
SInic2 S9i White standard white. 56.G tap..s
t,ss,, .es, ~ sacks Mil limits steadily held. but
WoSd lltSpe demand. Quotations per 1856 lbs in
sT,oGG s1,oIG hl5 do patent, 50 25Gr5 6O Kansas,
fnta fStts'snt, Jute sacks s51Od 5.35; do, patent
SI'S sacks, sa.4Og 5.65; spring first clear
Sns,.sgSi do, straight s5.fO@54O; do.
K EfSS6ent, S6 20 o0a 10; do, favorite brands, So
SS'20i city mills, choice and fancy brands san
"iso. seitsy mills, regular srades-Winter
d. Ft.oo4 80 DO. straight, S4.9O@5.15;
p,dSiLEa fLoCR,-Iouiet and unchanged. with
nd NE Ne out ample offerings. We quote nearby
Hul western In wood n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
FINANCIAL BRIEl

No call was recesed At the offioes Of
the Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadei-
phia up to the time OF closing today
from the Federal Reserve Board for the
payment of the first subscription TO the
capital stock by member banks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
West Philadelphia.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-17
RAILROAD EARNINGS

" AbsAofI NAIIlftIALI-
Year ending Jtina 3n-
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31

FOR STATE TREASURER

The Republicans have nominated in the person of
Andrew Ruesel, of jacksonville very able popular and
beloved man. man who has demonstrated merit and
conserved energy He has shown by his large following,
that he has the confidence and of his constituents
He has been true and faithful adherent the republ
party and her principles and not honest has
attempted prove that he other than true and
tried friend every The Coored people will find
him to be a who believes in all men up who deserve
to be raised up He is the ttest for the Office to
which he seeking and state will be honored by
electing him. The Colored people the state have
been saunch Russell supporters in the past and we
they have not been esranged from himno not
The Forum endorse him in the highest terms and
recommend him to the electorate of this great state
champion of the right. of worth and integrity
Greater need hath than these requisites.
E. L. ROGERS Editor Forum
Springfield, Ill.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
Support The Republican Ticket

Every Colored in the county will do himself and
the county honor by supporting the republican ticket
November 3rd Our in the county doubtful and
the crisis is here We have chance to send to the
United States Senate with ability and backbone in
the person of L. Y. Sherman and must do 1t is
duty and protection to do So
There is bill before Congress now, forbdding Col
ored and white persons to set and work in the gov
ernmens employ in the rooms and no Coored
or man of African blood decent is allowed to occupy
position where such person will be in position to
give orders to any white person. This is a bill, our
friends fahered and backed by democrats Mr. Sullivan
will espoue your after the electionyou will
have been paid Sherman is fearless able man. and
Fred Douglas sad "The republican party is the ship,
all else the sea-"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
BLOOMINGTON

The Republican ticket has the
very ablest and the best men
and these men should be elected.
Mr.. Riley, candidate for Judge
is a clean man and an able, fair
impartial lawyer; Mr.. Flesher,
will make a good sheriff; B. C..
Moore's record for services as
County Supt, of Schools, is the
best Mclean County ever had,
he should be reelected; MIR, Rice
for County Treasurer, Mr., Rice
is one of the most popular men
in the county. The candidate
for Congress-, Mr.. Sterling, is
an able man and should be re-
turned. The two candidates
for the Legislature are able con-
scientious men and should have
the support of the colored voters
of the district.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31

Rev. B. N. Murrell, the be-
loved paster of Mt. Zion Bap-
tist church, has just received a
call to the Negro baptist of st.
Paul, MINI. This is the largest
Negro baptist church in the
state, if not in the Northwest
it is also the Oldest. Should
the call be accepted, Mt. Zion
will loose a good man and a
strong leader. This thing is to
sorrowful to write about. How
ever the call is now before him.
The message says the call was
unanimous.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
Mayor E. N. WOODRUFF

Peoria has, in the person of E. N. Woodruff, mayor
of praise He been the making of Peoria. Mr.. Wood
ruff's popularity is without question He is serving
out third term proof of popularity. During his admin
isaton Peoria has made phenomina progress improve
ments of all kinds have been launched and operated
cessfnlly He is truly common mans friend and he
has proven it. Mayor Woodruff is fou fusher' but
a sincere man, what he is he is. Mayor Woodruff is
hypocrte either He believes in law and decency, but he
is also in favor of He has made the best
mayor the city had and his record stands out
beacon light We believe that if the mayor will accept,
he will be the choice for mayor next Spring again the
republican ticket If he does, he will be re elected.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31

The merchants of Peoria who
are doing retail business are
overlooking a valuable means OF
advertising. The Forum G es
weekly into nearly every Negro
home in the city. Hence, the
story of your goods would be-
come a weekly visitor to the
homes OF these citizens. Con-
slider the FORUM as a means OF
advertising.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
Prominent Officials Of Peoria
States Attorney McNemar

States Attorney, G. E. McNemar, who elected
years ago is making very good record He has proven
to be efficient and faithful to every trust He has been
and prosecutor Everyone has been treat
ed with handed Justice He has looked after every
detail of the work of Peoria county coming under his OBJ
servaton When he shall have completed his term the
people will acclaim "he has made fine official in this
capacity as we ever had
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31


Sunday, Oct. 18th, was Sun
day school day for the churches
of the city. The parade was a
very large one in which our
people made a good showing
There were more than eight
thousand who joined in the
parade to the colisium. A very
fitting program was rendered
"a. csoniraate the A2eople' an
overflow meeting was nSs.o az
the First Congregational church
Gods work goes on. S. A, AS
kew, M. D.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
PEORIA

Louis J. Gauss should be ell
ected,
w. A. Clinch should be elect
ed.
Oscar Heinrich should be ell
ected.
c. E. Shone should be elect
ed.
Lucas Butts should be elect.
ed.
DIR. Geo. A. Zeller, by all
means.
These are among the leading
men on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. John Galergher, present
Recorder, has made good rec
ord, no man could have beer
more satisfactory as a public
ScTVdHt.
The wedding of Miss Fods
Harrison and Mr.. James was g
big thing, they received "cal
load" of presents of the finest
and most useful sort.
Shelton and Fidler closed
nights engagement here Wednes
day, they stopped at Mrs. Free
mans, 100 Jackson ST.
Freenans and Forums or
sale at 216h N. Washington St
The Republican ticket com
mends itself to the voters and
should have their loyal sup
port.
Jefferson Hotel men can secure
the Freeman and other papers
at 216H N. Washington st.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31

Rev. S. B. Jones has been re
turned as pastor of Ward Cha
pei A. M. E, church. The Rev.
Jones is doing good work here
and his return will mean so
much for the people. There is
an old saying; that your sins
will find you. We are glad to
note that your good works
will be known. Hence good
works have brought Rev. Jones
and wife back to Peoria for an
other year. Congratulations to
you and your wife Rev. Jones.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31

The Liberty Party is here to-
day, notwithstanding, the Peo-
ria county Republican Head
quarters janitor on the con-
trary. This party's hat is in
the ring, and the gods will see
the fellow who tries to take 1t
out. Do you see me? Now, we
are all clean men on our ticket.
The opening of the campaign
at the city hall on Oct. 13, was
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
SOME ODDS AND ENDS

Should anyone desire to find
out for himself about the merits
OF the Negro newspapers coming
to Peoria, let him compare one
with the other, consider the
news items. Note the towns
carried weekly in its columns,
and see the character and orr
gin of its news matter. When
this is done with fairness, one
must give the vote to the For
UNI. With the issue of Oct. 10,
before me, and after carefully
examining the same, l find no
plate matter which is so cQafia,, Qais',,
ks>~s-s~4.sssessssssssre'eas>ss -
I mon in Negro Newspapers.
The Foun is set up weekly
with all oiginal matter. This
is a connendable work and
and shows that somebody is on
the job tb give good service.
congratulate this paper for the
clean cut work done. Agaif5
both the Forum and its Editor
11 4-,a,Jc of Peoria
They have been on the job for
many days. Is it fair that the
citizens Of Peoria should give
due credit where it is merited!
This being true, the Forum
claims our first consideration.
Think on this.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
A. C. FORBES

A. G. Forbes the veteran Alderman from the fourth
Ward has made such splendid record in the council that
he will and should be- returned next Spring. The city
needs to keep such safe guards for the city pro-
gress Mr.. Forbes has worked hard the budget and
other important committees and his good Offices have all
had great weight and proves eectua All praises for
Forbes
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
News by Correspondents /
Gathered by The Forums Live Force of Special Correspondents

a success. We are expecting to
poll, at least one thousand
votes on Nov. 3rd, for the Lib
erty Party ticket.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-31
Carl Woolf for Reelection

Next Spring the republicans of the seventh Ward are
going to elect Carl Woolf again.
He has made good record and the seventh Ward is
proud of him. He has not been silent any vital sub
ects affecting the wards best interests
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-12
GERMAN Uti.TIC FLEET
IiI;GIN\INl IU MuN J..

LONDON. September II - \ Nj
The German Baltic fleet is beginning
10 move SAYS the Stockholm CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph Last
Monday squadron OF twenty-ninc
German vessels was seen between
Gotsio Sandocn and I[oppars Tcnarnc,
The former u small island north OF
iothland and the latter "A port on the
northeastern coast Of the island of
GothIand.
'Tucsday'a squadron of thirty-one
large German warships was seen from
tutNudskacr, Stcaming eastward, and
Monday squadron consistin. OF fou,
battlcships ana three cruisers was
sighted southeast OF Stockholm steam
Ing northeast.
small notillas have been seen from
Nvarkan, and nine big battlcships were
Sighted Monday from Strora Bjocrn
stcaning towards Finland.
consequent on the movement of the
German Baltic fleet traffic between
Stockholm and Bauino. Finland. viii,
FINNISH steamers will cease. This.
however. will cause little decrease il,
traffic, rs Swedish boats Will be sub
stiiutcd.
An old Finnish passenger steamer
thc uIcahorS, which usually has piled
between Stockholm. tIcisingfors and
Fctrograd, has been captured bv the
Germans and taken to Danzig"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-12
.LANCERS co INTO ACTION
SHOUTING LIKE BOYS
When Within 100 Yards Of Germans,
MuIeIcrouS Fire Opens From
Concealed Guns.
MANY KILLED AND CAPTURED
Three Regiments OF Best British CAY
airy Suffer Observation-Disclosures liar
raised for Fourteen Days OF Re
treat, Without Rest Day or Night.

LONDON. September II t2:il a. Nd.
Daily Mail sends this story of a great
cavalry charge AT rhuin. belgium. near
Charleroi:
On Monday morning. Angus. "a. ar
Ter chaiing at the long delay. the Sec
"hd british Cavalry brigade Let loose
1T 'hc tncuy's guns. The Ninth Ian
Gers went into action singing and
! shouting like sChoolboys
Fur {; time all seemed we'll and the
i'a"crs mad charged almos, to within
{ reach OF the cncmy's guns when sud
uchly the Germans opened - rnurdcrous
hrc from at least twenty concealed ina
chine guns at a range OF $50 yards
While the bulk Of tho brigade
s"ervti to the right, tho others held
on and rode fun tile into wire en-.
Engagements buried In the grass thirty
yards III front OF the machin. guns
They were made prisoners
Three regiments OF tho best cavalry
in the British army went into tho
, charge ANA suffered severely. The
Eighteenth Hussnrs and tho Fourth
Dragons also suffered, but not to the
same extent.
After this terrible ordeal, tho Brit
i-h brigade was harrasscd for fourteen
days Of retreat, the cncmy giving thcr,
rost neither day or night. ~ o'clock
each morning they were reused By
artillery IRE. and every dar they fought
a retiring action, pursued rclcntlcsSly
10y the Germans