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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR SUPERVISOR

hereby announce myself a can
didate for County Supervisor, subject
to the rules governing the Demo
cratic primary.
]. CRAWEORD COOK
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

At the solicitation of friends, / an
nounce myself a candidate for the
House of Representatives, and II
elected l will earnestly endeayor to
make faithful and an efficient men,
Der. l will abide by the rules of the
Democratic Primary.
w. b. BRUCE.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATE.

! hereby announce my candidacy
Tor the office of Magistrate of Pleas
mt Hill township, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
r. l.. IL LES.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,

1 am candidate for the House of
Representatives from Lancaster
county, subject to the rules and reg
ulations OF the Democratic primary.
s. T. RALLIES
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR COUNTY TREAsITRER.

am a candidate for reelection tc
tho office OF County Treasurer under
the rules governing the Democratic
primary.
T. La HILTON
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATE

l hereby announce myself a can
dldate for Magistrate Of Flat Creek
township, subject to the Democratic
primary.
T. w. PAYNE.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATE

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate OF Cedar Creek
township, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party.
]. T. BAKER.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATE.

hereby announce myself as a can
aldate Tor Magistrate of Gills Creek
Lownshlp' subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary election.
ISAAC T. HUNTER.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATES.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate Of Buford
township, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary.
l.. ]. FUNDERBURK. .
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR SUPERVISOR.

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date Tor the office of County Super
visor, subject to the rules governing
the Democratic primary.
M. G.. GARDNER
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR SCPERVISIOR

hereby announce myself a candi.
date Tor County Supervisor, subject
10 the rules of the Democratic
party.
A. F. HAMMOND.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATES.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the Office of
Magistrate of Cedar Creek town
ship, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic primary.
w. f. HUDSON
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7. y. bTINIIN MON.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF ED.
UCATION.

hereby announce myself a can
dfdate for reelection to the Office of
superintendent of Education for Ian
caster county, subject to the ruling
OF the Democratic primary.
" a I,INHTE
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATES.

hereby announce myself a can
didate for Magistrate of Pleasant
Hill township, subject TO the rules
governing the Democratic primary.
III. w. MOBLEY
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR REPREsENTATIVl

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection as. a member
OF the House OF Representatives, sub
ject to the rulee OF the Democratic
party.
CLAUD N. SAPP.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
The AII-Important ouest,oo

Is South Carolina going to wake
up this year and take a stand for
progress and constructive leglsla-
tion?-Spartanburg Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGJSTR ATE

1 announce myself a candidate for
Magistrate of Cane Greek township.
subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
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: 'SSs. .l&2. :GHs. .INs. .Ses. .sS.. ,lSs.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.

We are authorized to announce
ID. E. Finley as candidate for re-
election to Congress from Fifth Con-
gressional District. subject to The
rules governing the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR REPRESENTATTVE

We take pleasure in announcing
the Hon. George W. Jones as a can
didate for the House OF Representa-
dyes, pledging him to abide the re-
suits OF the Democratic primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR SUPERVISOR.

hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office OF
County Supervisor OF Lancaster
county, subject to the Democratic
primary.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR SUPERVISOR.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for County Supervisor, sub
ject to the rules governing the pri-
mary election.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR SENATOR
FOR SENATOR
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

l hereby announce myself for re-
election to the House of Representa-
tIves in the approaching primary
election, subject to the rules and
regulations thereof
]. COPELAND MASSEY
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATES.

Ira j. Sowell is hereby announced
for Magistrate Of Flat Creek Town
snip, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
FRIENDS.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-08-18
FOR MAGISTRATES.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the Office
of Magistrate of Indian Land Town
ship, subject to the rules of the
Democratic Primary.
d. X. HALL.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23

All human experience looks back to
motherhood as the wonder of wonders.
The patience, the fortitude, the sublime
faith during the period of expectancy are
second only to the mother love bestowed
upon the most helpless but most marvel
GUS creation-a baby.
Women are quick to learn from each
other those helpful agencies that aid to
lScomfort, that conserve their nervous
energy and yet are perfectly safe to use
and among these they recommend
''Mother's Friend"
1t is entirely an external application
designed to lubricate the broad, fiat
muscles and skin that protect the
abdomen. 1t has been in favorable use
for nearly half a century and is known
to mothers in almost every settled COM
munity in the United States who highly
recommend it. You will find 1t on sale
in drug stores. Mothers Friend" is
utterly harmless. contains no deadening
drugs and yet its influence in the skin
and muscles beneath as also upon the
network of nerves beneath the skin is
very beneficial, very soothing and a
wonderful help. The muscles expand
naturally and are not subjected to unnec-
essary surface strain and pain.
Get a bottle of Mothers Friend" to-
day at any drug store and write to us
for our instructive little book to mothers
Address Bradfield Regulator Cos Ais
kez79 Bldg,s Atlanta, Ca.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23

enemies of Christ, but to betray him
by kiss-that needs Satan for its
explanation.
1t was not a casual kiss, a dainty
peck at the lips, such as we see two
women give when they meet. The
Greek word shows us that Judas
kissed his master with all the pas
sionate ardor of unrestrained affec-
ton, a better translation would be-
He kissed Him again and again"
as the prodigaPs father kissed his
returning son; and as the grateful
woman kissed the feet of the Master.
The same word is used in all these
cases. Delilah's betrayal of Samson
was not comparable to this horrible
stimulation of the highest devotion
for the purpose of the lowest be-
trayal. "E
Hail! Master!" The familiar
and affectionate old greeting of the
comrade days when the Twelve
Travelled together with their Lord,
was the word that accompanied the
act of berayal There was not one
of the beholders, who possessed a
vestige of manhood, that did not
/ loathe this ingrates act, as he thus
sold his best friend to death for the
sake of few pieces Of silver.
Those who have looked most deeply
| into life, are assured that one of
the master-words to dominate con-
duct is loyalty. The good business
man and the successful, politician
alike count this the cardinal virtue.
| They stand true to those who have
any claim upon their allegiance.
Loyalty alone is worth while.
Friends may prove false. but we, at
least, may stand true. AS Shakes
peare says, Love is not love which
alters when it alteration finds" The
simple reason why thousands of
American homes are being ship
wrecked is that they have lost sight
of the pre-eminent place of loyalty,
which transcends even the obliga-
tions of love. In religious work, in
business in politics, in social life,
loyalty is the virtue which, perhaps
more than any other. is called for at
the present time.
Judas was the greatest of all hu-
man catastrophes, the completest of
mortal failures. Let us learn from
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23

He forsook the gathering in the up
instituted, and sought out a crowd
more in accord with his new mood.
Imagine the horror if it! Judas
who had walked day and night in
the sweet fellowship of Jesus and
the Eleven, was now consorting with
the Pharisees and priests and aristo-
cratic foes of Jesus. We see him
next the center of crowd made up
of temple police, Roman soldiers and
the blood-thirsty mob. LittlJ joy
he had in this company.
Nor did they have any more
pleasure in him. In all that mob
who accompanied him to the trysting
place of Jesus, there was none so low
betrayed his manhood. The very men
who used him, cast him off, and bade
him bear his own sin and shame.
No man ever was permanently
satisfied with a bad bargain. News
has recently come from Ireland con-
cerning a well-known figure in the
financial world, who was a passen-
ger on the ill-fated Titanic. He used
his authority to secure place in one
of the boats, although many women
and children were drowned. The
whole world pointed a finger of scorn
at him. He was obliged to retire
from all his official positions. Now
he has secluded himself in an Irish
estate. where even the peasants curse
his name as they pass his gates. In
every bitter hour of the existence
that he thought would be sweet life.
he now knows that death were far
better than this odium. He betrayed
his manhood and has learned the
Judas lesson, that he gave all and
got nothing. It was logical that Ju-
das should kill himself; for all that
makes life worth living had been
killed for him by his denial of his
own manhood.
Loves Sign as Treason's Token
Some persons deny that there is a
devil but no explanation short of
Satan himself can account for the
act of Judas, when he came to point
out his master and friend to his
murderers. Disappointment, ambi-
ton, Overwhelming avarice, might
account for his trafficking with the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23

about the apple. The parings and
cores are dried and sold to parties who
make "apple jack" or brandy from
them, while the fieshy part of the ap-
pies go into "snits." Over two car
loads of evaporated apples have been
shipped to market from the Mont
Alto plant already. The plant will be
in operation until the middle of No
vember, or just as long as apples are
bought there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23
FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR Or
ITCHY SCALP--25 CENT DANDER|NE

life, and if not overcome it produces
a feverishness and itching of the
scalp; the hair roots famish. loosen
and die; then the hair falls out fast.
If your hair has been neglected and
is thin, faded. dry, scraggy or too
oily get rs cent bottle of Knowl-
tons Danderine at any drug store or
toilet counter; apply a, little as direct
ed and ten minutes after you will say
this was the best investment you ever
made.
We sincerely believe. regardless of
everything else advertised, that If you
desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and
lots of it-no dandruff - no itching
scalp and no more falling hair-you
must use Knowlton's Danderine. If
eventually-why not now? - Adver-
tisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23
"sNITs" FACTORY BUSY
Special to The Telegraph

Wayesboro, Pa, Oct. R3.-One of
the leading industries at Mont Alto
is the evaporating plant owned and
operated by Omwake Brothers e. Co.,
of Greencastle. The factory gives en-
ployment to thirty women and several
men and is running on full time each
day. The capacity of the plan is from
325 to 400 bushels of apples each day
which are grown by d. Nj. Wertz, the
large fruit grower, who is resident
of Waynesboro. Nothing goes to waste
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23
Girls! Girls! Save your hair
Make it grow luxuriant
and beautiful

If you care for heavy hair, that
glistens with beauty and is radiant
with life; has an incompatible soft
ness and is fluffy and lustrous. try
Danderine.
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair. besides 1t imme-
diately dissolves every particle of dan
druff; you can not have nice, heavy,
healthy hair IL you have dandruff.
This destructive scurf robs the hair of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23
SUCCESSFUL HUNTERS
Special to The Telegraph

Waynesboro, Pa, Oct. 23.-Guy
Benchoff and Thomas Benchoff spent
yesterday hunting in the mountains and
returned with nine fine squirrels. Mo-
torman John Warwick and son, Harry
Warwick, have returned from hunt
ing trip to Fort Loudon and brought
with them several squirrels and birds
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23

his abject figure that it is only worth
while in life to follow the example
of Judas steadfast Master, who
Having loved his own ........ he
loved them unto the end"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23

SWeeter, tenderer and more beautl-
full than all the prayer meetings
ever held was that which Jesus
shared with His disciples on the last
night in the upper room. The COM
fort of that gathering has blessed the
world for nineteen centuries since.
Judas shirked it. He had no taste
for prayer Meetings. symptom of
his moral and spiritual decline,
which he did not fully realize himself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-23
'OU BETTER TAKE
A LOOK At JUDAS
IRE You Counting on Social or
Church Standing to Get
You to Heaven?
BETRAYED BY A KISS
S Avarice Eating Into Your
Soul Like Gangrene,
Asks Ellis
BETRAYED BY A KISS

the International Sunday School les
son For October 25 Is "Jesus and
Judas.''-Matt. 26:14-2o; 1880;
27:3-10
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05
Schu171d1l.n-He,ii,lk,
IL Ger,,na,
Asks I; 70 Aid

CHICAGO. Aug /. me Ernest.
line sshumannE II Heink. grand opera.
singer. yesterday cabled her attor2
aeys in chicag 30 for ass stance to get.
out of Gernianys The German sin Z
ger who g a naturalized American.
went TO. Beyreitlf 20 sing at ithesWag-
merriam festival; after OBJ afnfng d d Il
iyeree In ciacago from wiliian Rapps
ar
Her dispatch said: AS no letters
are allowed and intercourse with
soutsidefs Is forbidden. We are strati d.
led at Beyreutli wien viii Aineri-
zen send for her citizens2t'
Her counsel eabled her that tho
United States was prepared TO assist
all citizens In Europe with money
and sportation and ADVISED her
to communicate with the nearest
American consul,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05
DIRECT GABLE COMMUNICATION
WITH GERMANY IS STOPPED
ATLANTIC LINE IS CUT SOME:
WHERE EAST OF AZORES
ISLANDS. q,
NEWS FROM BERLIN HAVE.
TO PASS THROUGH HOS.
TILE COUNTRIES.

BY Associated, Press. i.i .'.s:1
& NEW YORK, Aug. 8. Direct ca,
bic communication with Germany
was stopped today. The GermanSAt-
iantic cable. line from New York to
Enden via the Azores was eutsabeut
1;30.a. IN, ut some point eastgof the
Azores, possibly by British warships!I
The Commercial Cable CompnnSl
whicll8operates the American end Of
the line, made tile announcement OF
the cutting and refused TO accept
message for @ Germany. ''.i:.alsi .i. y
1t was denied that the line had,
been cut by British iwarslllps on this
side OF the Atlantic. The cable was
working according to announcement
as far as Azores. ly32.s
Chas. p. Adams, second vice spresi=:
dent OF the Commercial Cable Cos,
said there was no trouble wiSiS the
regular Commercial Cable Co. 8 many
lines which run from New y York 10
Nova Scotia ayd then to points on
tile English coast. Communication
with England over these lines was
still being maintained. No hope was
held out, however, for. any immedi:
ate restoration of, communication,
with Germany over direct line.
The cutting Of the German cable
between Enden and the Azores yir=
,tually completes the isolation %
Germanyt,from Communication with
tho outside world except in so far
as messages may be exchanged { by
wireless. All direct communication
with the United States IS severed.
Hereafter all news of happenings In
|IGermany will have to5filter$ through
hostile countries, Russia on the east,
France on the west and Eng gland on
|the north. 1;ss Il {. IS t1 81 &,
Tie last direct Berlin message re-
|ceiyedbys the Associated Press was
between IL and i % 'cluels last might!
II was the oificia1 account Of DIS
British ambassador, formal aus
nountement to- German foreign 81.
|Sfice Oh The declaration uf war; and
lthe ambassado reque I for IFS pass
ports. Up to this time direct conl-
munfeati6n over the line that was
seyeted today had been constant aud
quick, altholgl b1ected. OF course,
to censorship ut Berlin.
Atr. and Mrs. tciarence Ninsey
and children, Eleanor and George,
Twill leave Wednesday for Manning
IIton and Fairmont, WHERE they viii
Ispend seyera1 weeks. - Parlsersburs
State journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05
q Teral';i,1l.e !, ]. .e:ss ee 10
Sail Tonlo orrou,
For !. 7 Europe
CARRYING GOLD FOR THE RE.
LIEF OF AMERICAN TOUR
1STS.
SECRETARY GARRISON HUNIiN.]
FOR VESSELS TO CARRY RE. 4
t FJGEES. VI

IlY ASSOCIATED PREss.l ,7-,'- es--;3 5s75
WASHINGTON, D. ca Aug. .s--44
1t was announced at the navy de-
'partmcnt today that sailing; OF tho
Iarnlcrred cruiser Tennessee WITH
gold for hesrelicfl lof Americans has
.beea postponed until tomorrow
lmorning2in order TO complete all OF
the lecessary arrangements.s Z
Secretary Garrison was scanning
the Pacific coast for ships to bring
American refugees out of Europe. is
suitable vessels can be found tRerc,s
tlleyS&ill be- brought through the
Panama canal Inquiries also was
made for available ships on the
Great Lakes. Mr.. Garrison said no
attempt would be made to start pas
sen OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
son ger vessel ITO Europe until:it had
bssn6 determined. Just sWlatstliesn eeds
of Americans were. IL neutral conf
mercial liners continue4to run tll6s
may be employed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05
Germ an o OBS
Are r us
BIZ T'Elle Z ] e'n!e!:h7 ]! z!
KAISER,ss SO OLDIERs CROSS OVER
The FRONTIER OF
FRANCE
a. CAVALRY REGIMENT FALLS
BACK FIR 0Ms h FIRE, BY
BRIFLEMEN. g

BY ASSOCIATED sPREss!1 !.
PARIS, via London, Aug. 5.-Thc
French minister u war today issued
o communication stating that Ger
man cavalry ysandinfantry were cross
Ing the French frontier everywhere
in intreconnoitering parties. "a
Hesadded squadron Of German
dragons pour down on the Villers-
La=Lamontagne in the Department Of
Meurthe- sMoselle. but was repulsed
by French riflemen. A regiment Of
German cavalry advanced as; fur as
sfornontaine I'M the esame department
but fell sbaek before a body Of French
Infantry.
The first mobilization is proceee-
ing with the greatest order.
Santos Duinont the famous avia-
tor offered his services today to the
\ French government. Tie one armed
French general. Paul iPalf who fought
In the war OF i 20 n has been placed
in command OF one of the French
armies. sj X; ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05

northwest and southeast andtalls fac.
ng the German border. Each has its
,ntposts and its thanking projection,
ind the line is said to be Virtually.
continuous for the greater part Of
Alio entire distance between Luxem-
jurg and the Swiss border.
Behind this line of Qualifications
France has a second line Of defense,
broadly speaking, running parallel
from Rheims to chalons and to Ver-
dun, .and. from Chalons to Langres, to
Dion and to Besaucon. THIS second
line5of protection! is from so tos120
miles from Paris. and tile. first from
tiertline of Qualifications is, roughly
Speaking, from 140 to 22Tmiles from
the French eapitalS The Fnench from
tier from thegstrait OF Dove to Ger
man territory, the line which lscpa-
rates France from Belgium and lux
cmburg alsofis well protected.
!. Thus a Germansadvance through
Belgium isBin effect going around
the end.'' IT AZ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05
Philadelphia / I: |. 4 ]
Sails. With
1.,24OonIBo /. ara
ENORMOUS PREMIUMS WERE OF,
3FEREDi FOR TICKETS
aTMoSPHERES IN PARIS is QUIET
BUTsINTENsE; E;-GERMANs
PARADE. {!

ysAssociatcd Press.

fly Associated Press. y
LoNDoN, i Aug. 5 Among tho $40
cabin passengers and the / 1000 Amer
leans sgoing. .inlt the steerage on board
the .Philadelp lpllia, 2 Sailing today are
many wealthy persons. Enormous
premiums were offered Cor tickets
one speculator offered 3Chas. AldrichI
aud family, Of Cleyeiand. o.. s 900
fortt their room or $500 if they allow
edaiin To- travel with them. 4
Martin Nogel. United States SUBJ
treasurer Of New York. with his
bride, We're also among the passen-
gers They said they were in Berlin
five days ago aud there the Germans
we're parading the streets as though
celebrating victory. Later on, they
passed through Paris where they
isatd, "the contract was marvellous,
tie atmospheric was quiel but tense. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05
r Cd! r III ces ]. ].
Are So .a',:rin g
la Austria ia
GOVERNMENT TAXES MEASURES
;T0, PROTECT PUBLIC AGAINST; a
MARRIAGES MAY BE sCELEBRAT.
ED5W1TH0UTs sPUBLICATI0N
OF BANS. ss

By Associated Press. S.;
y yIENNA,;lA Aug! he Austro-i
Hungarian government today took
drastic measures to protect the pub
lie against dealers charging exorbi=
.tant prices for food. & "A decree was
issued calling on producers, ware
housemen and dealers to inform the
local authorities as To tile; stock In IN
their possession. Any attempts, to
keep secret the extent OF stock or to
raise prices Is to be punished byjim.
.prisonment ranging from one month
TO one year. The civic authorities
have decided togpermit the perform
ance of marriages without the usual
publication OF bans, the only demand
made being note that there Is no
legal hindrance. Hundreds OF cou.i
pies are taking advantage OF these
regulati ions. y ~ ,ll.s,:es ~ I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-05

~ n ~ III 4 * ~ 4 NJ = n ff7I
q BRUSSELS, Aug. 5 Tho vital i'm
poftance of; Belgium in a war betweei
Trance snd Gtfmany4 lies in the fac
that uniess g Getmanyimay move 5acrosR
Belgian territory, 5neutralized! by
treaty. On Invasion Of France would
hnYc to be through the heavily forth
fIsd French frontier proper. 4
The entire nbrtheastern frontier of
FranceSis, roughly, 44o miles in
length. Fora distance of about $50
miles this ftuntier line separates
france ftsn Belgium aud Luxem-
hirg. The remainder, about 100
miles. separates Francestrom Gcrnlal
territory. s5,.- b \: s.l43
WithSthe neutrality OF BelginnlgobT
served tle$scene OF action would be
reduced to- the splendidly fortified
Franco German frontier proper. This
line Of defense runs. broadly. speak
Ing, from 3yerdunfto Nancy, TO Epln-
al, to kBelfort and to Besancon. Each
one Of these cities Is the. center of. a
group OF Qualifications extending