Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

forward edges of the high ground n
the north side they are now strongl
entrenched. They are we'll fed an
; In spite of the wet weather of III
past week are cheerful and confiden
The bombardment by both side
has been very heavy and on Sunda
Monday and Tuesday was PRACTICAL
continuous. Nevertheless. in spite g
the general din caused by the report
or the immense number of heavy gun
In action along our front on Wednes
day, the arrival of the French fore
acting against the German right FAM
was at once announced on the east O
our front some miles away by tn
continuous roar of their quick firin,
artillery with which their attack wa
opened.
so far as the British are concerned
the greater part Of this week has beer
passed in bombardment, in gainine
ground by degrees and In beatine
pack severe counter attacks with heav,
! slaughter. Our casualties have beer
severe. but it is probable that those
OF the enemy are heavier
Inc rain has caused great dror
IN the temperature and there is more
than distinct feeling of autumn in
the air. especially in the early morn
ngs
VILLAGE TAKEN FOUR TIMES.
"On our right and left the French
have been lighting fiercely and have
also been gradually gaining ground
One village has already during this
battle been captured twice by each
side and at the time of writing re.
mains In the hands of the Germans.
he hghting has been at close quarters
ana OF the most desperate nature and tho
streets of the village are filled with dead
on both sides
AS an example Of the spirit which Is
inspiring our allies the following translo.
ton or an ordre du jour published on Sen.
temher after the battle of Montmiraii
by the commander of the French fifth
army, is given:
NAPOLEONIC APPEAL.
Soldiers-tpon the memorable fields
Vi Mohtmirail of Nauchamps, of Cham
P'uport' which century ago witnessed
me victories of our ancestors over Bluch.
er's Prussans, your vigorous offensiv.
mas tHmuphed over the resistance of the
uernlans Held on his TANKS, his center
broken the enemy is now retreating 10.
wards the east and north by forced
hlarches' The most renowned army corps
Oh ola Prussia, the contncents of West.
ohalia, of Hanover, of Bradenburg have
retired in haste before YOU
ms first success is no more than
prelude. The enemy is shaken. but
lot yet decisively beaten. You have
still to undergo severe hardshins. IN
make long marches. to fight hard bat.
les May the image of our country
oiled by barbarians. always remain
'efore your eyes! Never was II moro
necessary to sacrifice all for her.
SalutinE the heroes who have
allen in the fighting of the last few
ays' my thoughts turn toward Won |
he victors In the next battle. For. |
'ard' soldiers, for France!
Montmirail, 9Th. Sept, 1914.
General commanding the fifth
rmy,
Franchet DEsperey.'
GERMANS FORMIDABLE
Inc Germans are a formidable enemy.
ven trained. long prepared and brave
helr soldiers are carrying on the contes.
'lth skill and valor. Nevertheless. they
re hshting to win anyhow, regardless Of
ii the rules of fair play and there is evil
ehce mat they do not hesitate at any.
ning In order to gain victory.
"A large number of the tales of their
llsbehaViors are exaggeration and some
the stringent precautions they hav,
ikeh to guard themselves gainst the IN
ahltants of the areas traversed are nos
hiN Justif1able measures Of war Rut at {
lie same time it has been definitely estao-
shed that they have committed atroci-
es on many occasions and they have
cen guilty of brutal conduct.
so many letters and statements NJ our
ounded soldiers have been published !, e
ir newspapers that the following epistle r
ON German soldier of the 74th infan-
y, 10th corps, TO his wife may also he ]
interest: S
GERMANS LETTER TO WIFE. =
My Dear Wife:-I have lust been v
ing through days that defy ina gina e
IN should never have thought that s
en- could stand 1t. Not a second has +
ssed but my life has been In danger.
d yet not hair Of my head has been G.
rt. 4,
IT was horrible; it was CHASTITY, but
nave been saved for you and for our +
pplness and | take heart again al
oush | am still terribly unnerved Cod
ant that ! may see you again soon
q mat this horror may soon be over
None or US can do any more human
'eheth is Mt an end. ! viii try to tell =,
u ABOUT It. On the fifth Of September :,
enemy were reported to be taking =,
position near Saint Prix, southeast
farls' The Tenth corps which had W
'de an astonishingly rapid advance. "
course, was attacked on Sunday
aep slopes led up to the heights which Ia
re held In considerable force With IN
r weak detachments OF the 74th and 81
[ regiments we reached the crest and al
me under terrible artillery fire that OF
wed us down. However, we entered tie
ont Prix, Hardly had we done so when of
were met with shell fire and a violent We
iiliade from the enemy's infantry. Our tn
onel was badly wounded-he Is tho co
rd we have had. Fourteen men were Ia
ed around me We got away in lun, l.,
hout being hit in
CONSTANTLY UNDER FIRE. nu
The seventh, eighth and ninth OF n,
tember we We're constantly under shell Of,
shrapne fire and suffered terrible 20
'es. | was in "A house which, was hit r
eral times. The fear of death of Ga
NY, which is in every mans heart, sn
naturally so, is a terrible feeling. Gu
W often / have thought OF you, my We
ling. and what ! suffered IN that terri an
'g battle which extended along a Nj