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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25
YAMPA THRESHING
SCOUTS PICNIC

Batavia, Aug. 22.-One of the very
best social events in this part of the
country happened when twenty-five
families went to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Sturgis on the James Miller
farm near Yampa, and enjoyed an all
day picnic. The gathering was made
up Of the families composing the yam
pa Threshing Scouts, and while this
was their first affair of the kind, the
event will probably become an annual
one. One hundred and seven people
sat down down to dinner Of such
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25
KNOXVILLE TO HAVE
BIG DAYS, AUGUST 1921

Unionville, Aug. 22.-The Unionville
old soldiers and old settlers will meet
August 26 and ~. The principal
speaker old soldiers day will be Con-
gresham Towrer, and old settlers
day Judge McHenry Of Des Moines
The program in full follows:
Old Soldiers Day, We'd. Aug 26.
1:30-Music Upionvllle Cornet band.
2:OO-Called to order by President
E. A. Buckmaster.
Invocation-ReI N. A. circuit.
Music by the hand.
Address-Hon H. NJ. Towner, rspre-
sentative of Eighth district in congress.
Music by the band.
:3O-Baseball game, Blakesburg VS..
Jerome
Old Settlers Day Thurs. Aug. ~.
1O:0O-Band concert, Unionv!Ie Cor
net band.
March from band room to grounds.
1O:45-Meeting called to order by
President E. A. Puckmaster.
Music by the bard
Invocation-Rev. n A. circuit.
Music by the bard
Short talks by old settlers.
Music by the band.
r12:00-Dinner.
1:O0-Music By the band.
1:3O-Address ty Judge w. II. SIC
Henry Of Des Moiros. -
Music by the band
Awarding prizes to old settlers.
ADJUSTMENTS at 2:45.
Ball game, Stump Fullers of Center.
vile vs. Couriers, of Ottumwa.
pr;zac in following 81 first soc sec.
ond: Boys race under Is. boys race
under IL, girls under 16, girls race S to
|12, girls race under 8. nail driving
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25

New York, August 22.-For the bene.
fit of the vast army Of England's blind
q wonderful fancy dress ball was re-
Gently given. A wealthy man, himself
blind, suggested the idea, ana WIN
sympathetic interest English society
generously responded. The savoy
hotel offered the use Of it's wonderful
ballroom, wealthy scotchman sent
the money for the supper, and DINERS
offered to defray other expenses until
the costs Of the ball were paid Tor ana
the entrance fees clear profit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25
A Stylish otuing Costume Of White
Linen With 1unIc and Waist
Trimming Of Pique.

Like Solomon in all his glory came
the beaux and bellies of London town
arrayed In cubist and futurist cos
tunes, in Elizabethian ruff and Roman
toga; but most prominent of all were
the costumes of the early Victorian
crinolines. Many ruffled skirts, over
stiffly swinging hoops, and quaint old
waists, with the then fashionable drop
ped shoulder lines, gave the students
OF Dame Fashions whims and fancies
an inkling of what the feminine mind
is looking for in the near future
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25

mings car was not damaged much. Ono
fender was bent and few other mino,
injuries were sustained by the collis-
ion.
officers were notified and soon had
Cummings in tow. He was taken be.
fore Justice Riley, who bound him
over to the grand jury. His bond was
fixed at $500. He was then fined IS
and costs. He paid the fine and fixed
his bond.
This is the man and the same car
that figured in the accident at Ottum-
wa some time ago, in which W. H.
Johnson of Washington was killed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25
CUMMINGS BOND
is FIXED AT $500

Riverside, Aug. 22.-F. H. Cummings
and his automobile got into trouble
the other day. A car was smashed up
and Cummings was bound over to
await the action Of the grand jury at
the September session Of the district
court.
Cummings was driving his car near
the hospital and collided with DR.. Stew
arts car. The doctor was returning
from, call at the hospital The Cum
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25

the weekend trips to the seashore and
the belated vacation in the mountains
this will be found an unusually prac-
teal dress; to this, If desired, a smart
cape coat in pique can be added.
Another addition, which may be
made so practical as to serve for wear
during the fall as well, is the stylish
redingote in my second illustration.
This may be made of linen or golfine
for the warmer weather and for motoi
ing. but in serge, garbardine or whip.
cord 1t makes a stunning coat for gen
eral wear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25
A Woman's Joke.

The next morning Algernon. as
usual, oversight, and fearful lest Molly
have her swim without him. or find
Holmes on the beach and go away, he
hastily donned his suit, draped him
self in the toga-like blanket and hur-
ried to the little cove through the pine
fragrant, woodland path. 1t was a
damp foggy morning and the waves
rolled up the beach from under
cherries canopy CT gray. The sioop.
dimly discerniible. rocked and danced
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25

contest for ladies', baby show, potato
race on horse back, stake driving con-
test for men, cracker eating contest
for boys, pop drinking contest for boys.
Prizes of SO and 81, flag drill, not
to be less than two contestants.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-25

good picnic "fixins" as only those who
know the ladies Of that vicinity can
imagine. One Of the big stunts Of the
afternoon was ball game between
the married and the single men, the
former winnign by score of 81 to 26.
Everybody enjoyed themselves and
went home we'll pleased that the picnic
was such dandy success.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18
Nobbiest line of Coats and
Suits ever shown in Milbank at
Mrs. LindQuist's.


II. d.. keeney arrived from Lanark,
Ill Monday, for a visit with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Geo. White and sister, Mrs.
Newton. wen to Wilmot on Wednes-
day for a short visit with the formers
son, Robert White.
Geo. Phanco, of Lennon. arrived
Monday for an extended visit with
his brother, John, who is quite i'll.
Miss Rena Horstman went to Sisse-
ton on Wednesday TO take the teach
ers' examination.
w. J. Thomas was a Sisseton caller
Wednesday,.
The NJ. L. Church was struck by
lightning Saturday evening, doing a
little damage. but luckily it didn't set
any fire.
Misses Gladys and Carol Munro,
OF Wilmot. were the guests of their
aunt, Mrs. X. L. Leschinsky, the first
of the week.
The Harvest Home Festival IA a
grand success. a very nice program
rendered, the hall beautifully deco
rated and d large attendance. Pro-
ceeds about SD. which we're presented
to J. l.. Phauco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Phillips returned
Monday from a few days visit With
friends at Milbank.
Mrs. Austin came up from Milbank
on Monday for a short visit with
friends.
Miss Nicholson came down from
Wilmot on Saturday for a few days
visit at the home Of her cousin, T. A.
Belgium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley autoed TO Mil
bank on Thursday to take in the street
carnival.
Kenneth Munro and Miss Winnie
Christensen. Of Wilmot, We're guests
at the Hartwick Anderson home Sun
day.
Mrs. Ray Phillips visited with rela-
tives at WIlmot on Tuesday.
Mrs. Gus Anderson returned Satur-
day from a weeks visit With her par
entS at OrtOnyllle.
Ray Stapleton. accompanied by his
sister, Garlic, and Miss Marion Dub
bel, autoed to Huron on Wednesday
to attend the state fair.
Miss Charlotte kroebar came down
from Sisseton on saturday to attend
the harves. festival.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Phillips re-
turned Monday from Mlibank, where
they had been spending i few days.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18
Local and Personal Paragraphs.
Mrs. Robert Lewis, who has
been quite i'll, is now recovering
\ heavy rainfall visited the
county last Saturday night


Beautiful line Of millinery at
the Ladies Shop.
Mrs. Ljndquist.
DR.. ODonnell Of Odessa, made
a professional call ii this city
Wednesday.
Miss Emily Schafer went to
st. Panl Friday evening return
ing home Monday.
Mrs. W 4. Harris made a
visit to the home II her parents
Mr. ana Mrs Chas. oehafef Mon
day.
All the latest novelties and
dainty accessories 10 ladies' toll
cts at Mrs. LIndqaist's.
The f. J. Paddock family
moved into their new home on
Sixth street the first Of the
week.
"A splendid school says the
students Of the Sioux Falls
Business College, Sioux Falls,
So. Oak. Send for catalo2.
Attorney ]. j. Batterton, of
SissetOn, has formed a law part
nership with A. Q. Bundle, an
attorney recently from Sioux
Falls.
G. A. Liebenstein reported
the arrival Of a darling little
daughter at his home the first of
the week.
That fruit trade has been pretty
good this season is Indicated by
the fact that the Erlandson &
Johnson Company sold $50
crates of peaches in three days
last week.
Chas Dehlendorf, who has
been on his fathers farm north
of town for several years past.
leaves for northern Montana tn 8
week. where he has taken up a
claim IN the new country. Mr..
Dehlendorf is a good farmer and
a good citizen, and will add to
the wealth of Montana in more
ways than one.
Mrs. Louis Lockhart aud little
son is making a visit to the
James Lockhart family. Mr..
Louis Lockhart, who mas been
engaged as acknowledgement at
Charles City, Iowa, since leaving
Milbank, has recently moved to
Mankato, where he is employed
10 an establishment in that city.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18
sU NJ n N 5

State OF south Dakota
- fnGircat Court
county of Grant flifh Judicial circuit
Mike Glbbprt, plaif4ttt
Ii l.. Ber4h. II III Matat4
sometimes GnaWIIaA Mrs.
II. Il. ber-h. but whose trae
name is Unknown To- plAln-
tiff, cd F.lletta, AID
Francis Merchandise Brok-
efage Gompah5. 4 corporation
Defendants.
The State OF South Dakota TO the above nalaea
defendants:
and required 10 answer the coMplalnt OF tue
pIaIntII In the above entitled action, Whlcn
complaint has been filed in the ONCE Of me
Clerk Of the Circuit Court. 1T the CITY OF MI
bank. County of Grant and State OF South Dako,
Ia. aud seryea copy OF your answer 10 The -hld
complaint the subscriber AT his once ~
the city OF Mllbank. sald county and etate. WITH
in thirty dave after the service OF this summons
upon Won. exclusive of the day OF such service,
and If von fail to answer the eald com pant
within the time aforesaid, the plalntlH Ia lals
action will take Judgment against you 1of 'he
sum OF One Thousand Seven Hundred seventy
and 3 100 Isl. 10. 90 Dollars, With interest there
the ard day OF July A. ID. 1914. toget her with The
costs and disbursements OF this action.
Dated July 18th. 1914.
s. S. LocKHART
Attorney for Plainttit
Mntank, South Dakota
To the above named defendants:
Service OF the above summons Is made ny
publication by order of the Judge Of the 1lfcast
Court dated this l2th day OF August. 1914.
5. $. LockHARr
aup Ia g. Sc II Attorney for Piainlli1
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

@. L.. Wood accompanied his
daughter Marion to Minneapolis
last week, the latter going on to
Milwaukee to enter her closing
year at Downer College in that
city. While in Minneapolis they
attended the state fair and saw
the auto races and arial flights.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

iting at home for several days, re-
turned to Revillo, where she is en-
gagged helping with general house.
work.
Harold Ravens was at the county
seat me day this week.
Mrs. Elmer Greening and her sis
ter, Esther, have gone up to WilmOt
to visit with friends at That place.
Mrs. f. Tessin visited at the Ket-
tenheil home one day this week.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18
.Alpan

The auction at the Earl Liggett farm
was we'll attended.
The Misses Carrie Scharf and Ella
Schad. both Of Summit, visited at the
Rudolph G%reening home Saturday
and Sunday.
Rev. G. A. Bremen was an official
caller in this vicinity last week.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

For SALE-Househoil furni-
among which are: New
Mission oak dining room set; oak
bed room suite: maple bed room
suite; four-peice golden oak
parlor suite; good sewing ma
chine; rugs of various sizes;
leather and oak couch; oak book
case; china closet, new majestic
range. All articles are new and
in good condition
MRS. j. X. CHERvENkA
Corona, 5. ID.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

No war prices on the line of
fall and winter hats at Mrs. M.
A. Conrlght's.
L.. A. Lovenstein, Of the new
store, made a trip to ST. Paul
and spent Sunday with his
family, returning the next day.
Mrs. Sophia Nixson, who had
been up at Leith, n. D., with her
son John for several months
past, returned home Tuesday
morning.
Kurt Nauman and mother,
who are living on a farm gear
Twin Brooks, leave next week
for jamestown, near which
place they have purchased a
farm.
Have you seen those beautiful
sweet-grass baskets IN a variety
of weaves, coloring and useful
n ass at Mrs Lindquist's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Roder,
of Ortonville, early settlers in
Big Stone township, we're Wis
ting at the Billy Baxter home
north of town for a few days
during the week, returning
home Tuesday.
Michael Rowan. one of the
pioneer settlers Of Osceola town.
ship, who now has his home at
Virginia, Mimi, was in town
Wednesday, having come up
some time ago to look after his
threshing interests.
The editor and his wife enjoy
ed a visit the first of the week
to the farm home Of D. S. Gable
in Roberts county. a couple Of
miles from Wilmot, and had the
pleasure Of looking over a fine
farm in a prosperous and pro-
ductive country.
Mrs. j. A. Bailey Of Wahpeton
n. Oak, who had been visiting
her brother-ln law, G. b. Bailey,
and family IN MiIbank for several
days, returned home last Sat
urday, stopping off at Ortonvllle
for a visit with relatives on her
way home.
cha,
~ ivy 49, ~
80 - 60. r NM
800 op''o'
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MRS. DaNid Clhcialfe enJayed q
Elslt me It's OF week from MIS-
VIM. Danofack, ol NohleVioeo,
dlso rom al ~ lilsHu aild lof
cl4iro Nrs r. Il kino ana hor
bpsh4nd M nd Nrs Kin.
haa neon anoaoea ~ ~unnrinfan
den, and taarhor IL The sehooIs
OF Newport, Wash and they
were Oh their Way TO New Ioek
TO enter Columbia university,
leaving here or Monday 5 flyer.
.Iohn Martens onofba nioneor
settlers az M4Iro.e While 81
town Wadrasaar r4aa b,s AZ
mai wish il denarl.
men Il I'll Iilt -tlBI dtiAE Il TT
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18
Notice to Creditors

In the matter Of the estate Of Andrew 6 Len
der. deceased.
All persons having claims against said An
drew g. Lender, deceased are hereby required
to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers
to the undersigned, eyecnirix OF said estate. nj
her home. in the city Of Mllbank, III the county
of Grant, state of South Dakota, and that six
monthe have been limited as the time tor credit
ore to present their claims against said estate.
Dated This 18th day Of September, 1914.
MARY l.. LENDER
Execntrix OF the eetate of
set IL 4 oct9 Andrew &. Lender, deceased
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

TAKEN UP-A sorrel bronchO
horse with white strip IN face
and four white feet. Owner
please call and pay for keeping
and advertising.
JOHN SMELL.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

Wanted A girl to do light
house work. Apply to Mrs. J.
Pratt, Fourth Street.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

Two Rooms to Rent-In CEN
trial location with modern con.
venience. Apply to 2. 0. Box
563
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-18

For S~ale-Thorough bred
Jersey COW. Apply TO DR.. F. j,
Nav
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
Cavalry Seems to Be Exhausted
and the Allies Are Pressing Their
Advantage Hard--Large Quantity
of War Material Is Abandoned


to
the
of fRems
them,
teia
of and
Ire the efortifed dpoiGon of
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
CHINESE PROVINCES
ARE FACING FAMINE

Washington, Sept IL - Twelve
months famine, which only outside aid
can avert, faces the Kwangtung and
Kwangsi provinces of China, which
were devastated by flood In July with a
loss of 1000 lives and more than 10o,-
900 homes.
Consul General Cheshire reported to-
day from Canton that more than 5000
900 people suffered losses and many
millions would need food until the next
harvest
TN many places. whole villages have
been blotted out, inhabitants and ALL"
says the report. 'The loss of life may
never be known, but the suffering
caused is appalling. The West River
still, at tine end of July is very high,
the fields and lands are under several
feet of water. Banks require rebuild
ing, houses re-erecting. fields to be
pumped dry for planting. Taxes are re-
mitted and other government aid Is
given, but even thus, the people have
lost all. stand helpless.
"At the first we hoped the water
might recede more rapidly and the
fields be available for the second
planting This. now. appears not to
be possible. In such event the people
face 10 or IL months famine.
This is only the beginning. What
the near future has in store only God
knows. Help is needed now. Delay
cannot be long If these people are to
be saved
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
Great Battle Only In Its
First Phase and Nav
Last for Weeks


where the Saxony and the
Should
would turn the line of French frontier
General Sixth
spending host of Germans before
of the
center in no way conclusive and that the Franco British
The public is that the
battle battle
he nations which will
The latest unofficial reports from the plains
Belgian
from antwerp ou while there is no to doubt that the invaders
Belgian territory
the main object of their southwark the fighting
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
UNITED STATESTO
JOIN IN PROTEST
AGAINST ACTION
Washington Govern m ent
Will Await the Action of
the European Powers on
the Move by Turkey.

Washington, Sept. 12.-The United
States probably Will join the protest
of the European powers against Tur-
keys abrogation OF the capitulations.
which granted foreigners extra terri
torial rights and otherwise restrict
ed the sovereignty of the Ottoman en-
pire. A definite course of action has
not been finally decided upon by Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
The disposition of the Washington
government was to await the initia-
tive of the European powers.
The view that the American govern
ment would protest against the abroga-
ton of extra territorial rights was
advanced by officials, who said the
reasons would be two-fold first.
Americans have invested considerable
sums in Turkey because of the special
privileges and protection afforded them
under the capitulations; and. second,
because the removal of the extra ter
ritorial rights might lessen the per-
sonal security of American mission
aries.
Ambassador Morgenthau cabled the
state department today that the Euro
pean powers had protested against the
abrogation but that as he was without
instructions he did not JOIN in the ac-
tion. Oficials here learned that the
servers in Constantlnople look upon
1t as hardly strong enough to make
any impression on the porte.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
AUSTRALIAN navy
FORCE HAS TAKEN
new P0MNERA|N
British Flag Hoisted at Her
bertshoehe Without Oppo-
sition After a Sharp En-
counter With Germans.

London, Sept. 12.-The official press
ment this afternoon:
"A telegram has been received from
Rear Admiral Sir George e. Patsy.
commanding the Australian navy, an
nouncing the occupation at a. m.
Sept. IL, Of the town of Herbertshoehe,
in the island of New Pommerain (late
New Britain).
'The British flag was hoisted with
out opposition.
"a naval landing party under Com
mander ]. A. Beresford of the Aus
tralian navy. established themselves on
shore at dawn without the knowledge
of the enemy, but stout resistance was
offered while the force was destroying
the wireless telegraph apparatus and
the landing party had to force it's way
for distance of four miles through
the bush--the road in several parts be-
ing mined.
"The German officer in command of
the parties in the trench 500 yards
from the station, surrendered uncon-
ditionally.
"Guns have been landed and steps
have been taken to capture the sta
ton.
THE casualties are: Killed, Lieuten-
ant Commander Charles B. Elwell and
two seamen of the Australian naval
reserve; wounded, 10 seamen.
The German casualties are not
known, but two German officers, five
nom commissioned officers, and 13 ma
tive policemen were taken prisoners"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
SUMMARY OF LOSSES
IN BELGIAN TOWNS

London, Sept 12.-Copies OF the
Namur newspaper Lami de Lordre.
which is now published under Ger
man censorship, have just been re-
ceived here and give the detailed sum-
mary of the buildings destroyed and
the civilians killed in adjacent towns
and villages as follows:
Tamines-1OO houses and so killed.
Gelbressee-t9 houses.
Franc -Waret-160 killed
Wartel---19 houses.
Temploux-1S houses and two killed.
st. Gerard-30 houses.
Oret-50 houses and the town hall.
Bremer-70 houses and is killed
Er1neon- sur Biert-s5 houses.
Stare-60 houses
Morialme-15 houses.
Cleriux-Many houses and many
killed.
Bousselz- Walcourt-54 houses.
Gresnas les Courbin-Almost de-
stroyed
Mariembourg-Alm destroyed.
Baeswaever-Many houses.
Wavre-Many houses
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
ENORNOUSLOSSES
SUFFERED IN THE
BATTLE OF NEAUX
Germans Made Incredible
Efforts to Cross Marine,
Where All Bridges Had
Been Destroyed.

London. Sept 1.-THE correspond
ent of the Reuter- Telegram company.
at Meaux sends the following story OF
the fighting In that vicinity:
The Anglo French forces which re-
pulsed the Germans on the banks of
the Marne inflicted enormous losses
in men and material The Germans
made incredible efforts to cross the
Marne. The French, having destroyed
all the bridges, the Germans tried to
construct three bridges OF boats. Six
teen times the bridges were on the
point of completion but each time they
were reduced to matchwood by the
French artillery
"The battlefield has been quickly
cleared Of dead and wounded and now
little mounds with tiny crosses, flow
ers and tri-colored flags, recall the
terrible struggle.
The inhabitants OF neighboring viii
lagos have already returned to their
homes and resumed their ordinary oc-
cupations."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-12
Attempt to Relieve Pressure on the Left
Wing Fails, According to Berlin Report
No News Has Been Received From
the Western Front

Washington, Sept. 12-The German embassy today
ceived the following wireless from Berlin:
General Hindenburgs victorious progress in east
Prussia continues The Russians attempted to relieve the
pressure their defeated left wing by launching the
Twentysecond army corps against General Hndenburgs
flank but according to official reports, defeated
"Several batteries captured from the main Rus
sian forces.
"There until II, from the western front,
where the struggle presumably is continuing. The Saxon
army under General Won Hausen to have fought
brilliantly.
'The Rechsbank weekly report is the best since the
outbreak of the Note circulation has been reduced
96000O00 and gold increased % 500000 showing the bank
is bearing the strain of war very satisfactorily"
Result of Second Battle.
London Sept. pa Central News dispatch from
Rome says:
ga telegram received here by the Messaggero from
Perograd that the second battle Gaca resulted
even more satisfactorily to the Russians than the first
The losses of the Ausrans estimated at 100000 of
whom 10000 are prisoners