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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
GIBBONS SAYS HE
WILL WIN TIGHT
Mcfarland Has Nothing on
Him and Will be Given the
Battle of His Life, Says Con-
querer of MCAIliSter.

CHICAGO, Ill. Jan. 15.-Michael
Gibbons. the St. Paul Shadow {,
breezed in and oct of town today
with Manager Eddie Reddy. The
Irishqnan with the punch and the
glove skill was here long enough
to talk about his recent conquest or
Bob McAllister and his coming com
bat with the well known Patrick Nc
Farland of our south side. Whlle
waiting for Reddy to finish a confer
ence with Emil Thirty on the financial
details of the big New York bout
Michael discoursed as follows:
"Of course 1 expect to beat NC
Farland. / think l can whip any
body In the business up to 100 pounds
and right now I don't weigh over lao
myself. But I will say this much Tor
Mcfarland. He is the one fellow In
the whole gang of middies and welters
that has a real chance with me in
ten rounds Packey is some boxer
and nobody knows it better than Glib
bons If he opens up in our New
York scrap and meets me half way
those present will see a wonderful
fight.
''I think 1 can safely say that l
am the lone person who has outNlt-
ed Packey in the match making me
IN recent years. The weight we nave
agreed on, las pounds at 4 O'Clock.
is easy for me- The match is bound
to draw $50. 600"
Gibbons and Reddy went along to
their St. Paul homes tonight Mike
has called off two or three matches
and will not box again until he col
lides with Mcfarland.
The exact date of the battle is not
known as yet but il will be either
Feb. or Feb. II.
Joe Rivers. Los Angeles Mexican
and one of our very best lightweights,
numbered in a Chicago gymnasium
for the first time today. Brown Joe
looked pretty good. considering that
il was his first day in training quar-
ters. He is getting ready for a sched-
uIed ten round bout with AdOlph
Wolgast in Milwaukee one week from
Friday night.
The Pacific coast sensation boxed
before a thrOng in the Nate Lewis
gym and made a decidedly favOrably
Impression He will train there
daily while WOlgast Will work IN
Milwaukee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
KETCHEL OUTPOINTED
BY TOMMY BRESNAHAN

RACINE, Wis. Jan. Is. - Tommy
Bresnahan Wednesday night easily
outpointed Steve Eetchel in their ten
rounds bout before the McCue Ath-
letic club.
In the semi-windup Barney Richter
knocked out Jack Racer in the sixth
round or their scheduled eight rounds
"gO." Racer was in a bad way and
could not be removed from the ring
for some time. Later he suffered a
TO semi-cOnsciousness and
was taken TO a hospital in an ambu-
lance. Physicians state ne is suffer
ing from conclusion of the brain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
TEACHERS WIN FIGHT
FOR TWO DAYS PAY

GOSHEN. Ind. Jan. 15.-At a
meeting OF the school board Wednes-
day evening il was decided 10 allow
the teachers OF the high school full
pas for the month OF November.
Thanksgiving day was a holiday and
no school was held on Friday follow
ing. When the teachers received their
checks they were deducted two days.
The teachers went on a strike and
excitement became intense. Each side
wrote the state officials and consulted
lawyers. The teachers threatened %
institute suit 20 collect the two days
pay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
CHAMP MUST SHOW COIN

81 NFRANCISCO. Cal, Jan. 10
Up 10 a late hour Wednesday after
noon Willie Ritchie. champion light
weight puglist, had not posted his
$1,000 forfeit for appearance in the
riiig with Harlem Tommy" Murphy
on Jan. so. and Promoter Cofroth
declares that the fight will be called
N unless Richie places the money i'm
the hands OF the shareholders Thurs
DAY Manager Foley. in explaining
he delay. said Ritchie did not feel
Ike making the trip down town TO
post tie money.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
JOHNSON WILL FIGHT

PARIS. Jan. Is. - Articles were
signed Wednesday for a 20 round
fight for the worlds championship
between Jack Johnson and Frank
Moran. the Pittsburgh heavyweight
The fight is 20 take place in June.
Johnson gets $4,000 win. lose or
draw. and Moran is guaranteed So.
Goo The match was promoted by
American sporting men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
ELECT CLYDE RODGERS
Picked as President OF the Stude-
baker Club.

Clyde Rodgers was elected president
OF the Studeb club OF the Y. NJ.
G. A. through the special election
held. all day Wednesday, when sever
al boxes were placed around the city
in which the voters deposited their
ballots. Some Of the boxes used were
not opened Wednesday night.
Charles Hobbs was elected vice
president Of the Studebaker club and
William X. Studebaker and Glen
Granger were elected secretary and
treasurer. These officials viii ap-
point the athletic. social, membership
and initiation committees. Ballots
from the other boxes will be counted
today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
FORMER CENTRAL STAR
SIGNS WITH FEDERALS

BALTIMORE. Md, Jan. 15.-Har-
~ Goldman, one of the promoters Of
the Baltimore Federal league club on
Wednesday night announced that the
local Federal club had signed Infield-
er Enos Kirkpatrick of the Brooklyn
Nationals, Pitcher Frank Smith OF the
Boston Americans and Outfielder Guy
linn Of the Boston Nationals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
CAT SWALLOWS PIN.

WATFRTOWN. y. "A kitten
owned by Elsie Kinney, swallowed
head foremost an eight-inch hat pin.
The head entered the cats stomach
but the point remained in its mouth.
A veterinarian removed the pin and
the cat is as sound as ever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15

Four Major league baseball players
who have been negotiating with the
indianapolis Federal league club must
sign three-year contracts or the ne
gOtiations Will be ended according 10
the announcement of Manager Phil
Inns of the Hoosier team. The men
are owen Bush. shortstOp; Geo.
Dauss. pitcher: and Pat Bauman, in
fielder. Of Detroit; and Elmer Brown
Brooklyn pitcher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15
SPORT NEWS IN BRIEF

X X X X X x X X X X X X X
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Joe Tinker.
manager Of the Chicago Federals. an
nounces that he has almost completed
his team. He says he has Is men on
his roster and needs but three more.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15

hatsman in the major league, who re-
tired last year, has decided 20 reenter
the game and applied Thursday for
the position Of manager OF the Lincoln
Western league club. Stone Is now
assistant cashier OF bank at Coler-
idge. Neb.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15

Sam Agnew. star catcher OF the ST.
Louis Americans. who ii was rumOred
was about to join the Kansas city
Federals, has signed a twO-year con-
tract with the Browns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15

Tinker was handed quite a jolt Shen
he failed to land Art Groh and Bert
Cincinnati infielders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-01-15

George Burns. left fielder OF the New
York Giants. Thursday attached his
TO a New York contract. The
Buffalo Federals had sought the SER
vices Of the star outfielder.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19

who has been visiting relatives a, Mat
tingly for the past three weeks las re-
turned home.
Iris Bali has returned from Chenauit
otter spending month with relatives.
Mr.. Ball will be assistant 70 mis- aunt,
Mrs. Ella Jordan, owner Of the ST.
George Hotel.
Mr.. aud Mrs Harry Hills and chill
dren, of Richmond, have moved to
Irvine, Ky, where Mr.. Hills has a
position with the new L. and n. shops
at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs T. F. Sawyer and
daughters, Miss Francis Sawyer and
Miss Susette Sawyer, nave moved into
the residence with Mrs. Francis Sawyer
in High street
Mr.. and Mrs. {. +. Tinuis and little
daughter, Miss Vera Olga Tinius, and
Miss Eloise Miller, of ST. LOUIS, have
come to Kentucky TO spend month at
Holt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Holder, Miss
Holder, Miss Bsa Holder and Mr. Fred
Holder and Mr.. Audley Greer, of
Whitesville, were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. McGovern Sunday.
Charles White and sister, Miss Ida
White, have returned home from Mem
phis, Tenn, after visit TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Bell, who are now taking
trip to New York on the ocean via
New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ike 4. Meyer, of
Nashville, Tenn, came Saturday and
stayed until yesterday with relatives.
Mrs. Meyer will visit In Pittsburg while
Mr.. Meyer takes bushes; trip to
Tampa, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Duncan and son,
David Henry Duncan, and daughter,
Miss Louise Duncan, of Brandenburg;
Mrs. Dan Duncan and Miss Edith
Wheeler, of Louisville, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Duncan during the
week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bowmer left
Monday for Benton Harbor, Mich. to
be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
Minary. Before returning home they
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sher.
man, of Toledo; Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Atkissop, OF Berwin, III.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
|Rv|NGT0N.

Mrs. Julius Sippel and children have
returned from visit TO friends in Union
Star
Misses Marie and Lottie Burch, of
Louisville, are guests of Mrs. A 7. Ad-
kins.
Miss Irene Moredock, of Marion, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Halves.
Mrs M. F. Payne and children spent
Monday in Louisville.
Miss Julia Lyons has returned from
Glen Dean where she has been the guest
of DIR. and Mrs, ?. f. Dempster
Misses Isabelle and Martha Gardner,
OF Hardinsburg, spent the week end
with Mr., and Mrs. J. c. Payne.
Roy Monahan has returned from Glen
Dean.
Miss Nell Smith entertained a number
of her friends TO musk melon party
Tuesday.
Kendrick Jolly returned to Chicago
after a weeks stay with his
mother, Mrs. Sue c. Jolly.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
YOU ARE THE JURY
Hear the Testimony Of Clover.
port People and Decioe the
Case.

Doan's Kidney Pills are on trial--are
being tried every day for weak kidneys
for eXhausting kidney backaches.
What is the verdict? Read Cloverport
testimony personal experiences OF
Cloverport witnesses. There can be
only one verdict-a chorus OF approval.
Walter Meador, farmer, Cloverport.
KY, says: Zone of my family suffered
from sharp pains across the snail Of
her back, as well as other symptoms of
kidney trouble. Seeing Doan's Kidney
Pills highly recommended. got box
at Fishers Drug Store. They did a
world Of good. Since then she has
used Doan's Kidney Pills occasionally
and they have always helped her.
Price SOC, at all dealers, Don't sim.
ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pils-the same that Mr..
Meador recommends. Foster Milburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, N. y.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19

+. ii. McGhee attended the Ditto
Rountree wedding at Brandenburg We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Adell Commit was in Louisville
last week.
Mr.. Stein, Miss Stein and Miss Eliza
beth Deboe motored down from Louis
Vile Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. w.
J. Piggott.
Miss Laura Lee Guedry, of Ekron,
and Harry Harrington, of Chicago, at
tended the Masonic barbecue.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Drury, OF Bran
denburg, spent Monday night with Mr..
and Mrs. Thurman Dowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Macy, of Illinois,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Bolin.
Mrs. c. b. Fritz, of Louisville, spent
Sunday with Miss Laura Hale.
Miss Evelyn Payne has for her guest
MISS ifiith boNSils va LOUISVILLE
Miss Eva SCHNEIDER, of Louisville;
Misses Mary and Jessamine Livers, of
Basin Springs, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert SCHNEIDER.
Archie Branham, of Henderson, spent
Sunday with o. "A. Dowell.
Mrs. Agnes Rhodes, OF Woodland. is
visiting Mesdames J. B. Hotel and L.
L. Alexander.
w. X. Hensley the popular trainmaster
OF the l.. IL. & St. l.. was at the Barbe-
cue wearing broad smile, and shaking
hands with acquaintance.
Miss Villa Hilf, Houston, Texas, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John hewitt,
OF Basin Springs.
Miss Margaret Commit is receiving
congratulations ON being the winner of
the "beauty contest" which was held at
the Masonic Barbecue, Saturday. Mr..
and Mrs. G. ID. Hook are also in this
line, having won the prize for being the
handsomest married couple on the
grounds. r
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
EARLY ENDING is PREDICTED
How the Experts View Probable Elk
tension Of War Zone.

London. Aug. 1.-THE spreading OF
the war zone, which it is believed will
be the inevitable outcome of the Jap.
anese ultimatum to Germany, in the
view of some English experts. is like
ly to be followed by an open break in
the already tensely drawn situation
between Austria and Italy.
Should this break come, III the opin-
ion of these observers, it would mean,
in the present situation. the speedy
crumbling of Austrias power and the
complete isolation of Germany. With
no outside help and with her navy
bottled up, her commerce destroyed,
her far eastern trade and possessions
gone, the experts say il would mean
that the present war would be brought
to an early end even should the Ger
man arms win some victories in Bel
GUM and France.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
JAPAN TAKES A
HAND IN THINGS
MlkadO'S Government SHndS
UIiimdtln to Germany.
MUST GET CUT or THE ORIENT

The Germans are Given One Week In
Which 70 Withdraw Their Warshir
From thc Far East and eurrendcr
Their losacd Colony in Kiaoohau
Take tae Consequences For The
Declinasion to 20 So
Tok.r. hug 1.-THE Japanese gov
eminent has sent an ulJimatum 20 Ger
many demanding that German wa
ships in the far east be withdrawn or
dismantled'and that the German lcas
ed colony Of kiSCChow be surrendered
The ultimatum expires next Sunday
IF Germany within this week Of grace
does not accedc to che Japanese de-
mands the Japanese government viii
take such steps as il sees fit The fact
that the Japanese fleet left Japan some
days ago for an unannounced destina-
tion and that considerable body of
Japanese troops have been on trans
ports awaiting an order to sail for
similar length Of time, indicates that
Japan is prepa red to use such force a
may be necessary to enforce her de-
mands.
In its ultimatum the japanese gov
ernment demands that Kiachow be
turned over to Japan pending its re-
turn to China under the terms of the
99-year lease under which IL came into
German control in 1897 II also de-
mands that German warships in far
eastern waters be disarmeo and that
Germany withdraw ali her warships
from the China sea.
The sending of the ultimatum to
Germany was announced Sunday. At
the same time Takaaki Kate, japanese
minister of foreign affairs, after a con
ference with George w. Guthrie, the
American ambas sadCr. issued state
ment which was intended to allay any
apprehensions on the part Of the
United States government and people
regarding Japan's intention. The
statement, in broad terms, assured the
United States that American interests
in the far east would be safeguarded
by Japan and that Japan would uphold
the integrity of China.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
About People at Home and Abroad

Mrs. Nathaniel Tucker was in Steph-
ensport last week.
John T. Ditto, of Decatur, ILL.,, was
here this week.
Miss Lillian McGuffin, of Louisville,
Is visiting Miss lula Babbage.
Miss Louise Nicholas leaves this week
for Evansville.
Morris Osborne, of Kansas City, is
visiting at Holt.
Miss Vera Tinius. of Holt, has retur
ned from Athens, Ohio.
Mrs. c. d. Hambeton has returned
from Louisville.
Clyde Hall and Horace Tucker at
tended church at Holt Sunday.
Miss Mary Holesclaw, of Louisville,
visited here md at Hardin Grove, Ind,
last week.
Chas. Reidel and daughter. Miss
Katherine Reidel, of Holt, we're here
Saturday.
Miss Pearl Hall is attending the
Rockport, Ind, fair as the guest of
relatives.
Mrs. lack Hardin, of Holt, has been
visiting Misses Lille and Maggie Nc
Gavock.
Chas. Leigh, of Chicago, was the
guest of Miss Francis Smith the week
end.
Edward Nissan and son, James, are
leaving for Somerset, KY, to join Mrs.
Nissan and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Compton, of Rob-
erts, Kv.. aie visiting relatives at Hites
Run.
Misses Eva Wrce and Lillian Polk
are visiting Miss Mildred Wroe at Ir-
vington.
ting his grand parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Tom Brickey at Mattingly.
Allen Long, of Louisville, spent Sun
day with his sister, Mrs. Mike Hen
drick and Mrs. Hillary Hardin.
Mrs. J.. II. Wills and daughter. Miss
Gense Wills, expect to leave September
the first, TO make their home in Louis
Vile.
Miss Maud Beavin left Monday for
Loginsport, Ind. where she has po-
stion. Miss Beavin's many friends
will regret her leaving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mattingly, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Ridgeway and son, James
Franklin, are at Crab Orchard Springs
for a two weeks stay.
Miss Amanda Dean returned from
Louisville last week accompanied by
her friend Mrs. Patton who will be her
guest at her homo near Glen Dean.
Mrs. Rhoda Wright, of McQuady,
will leave shortly far visit to her sons
Henry and Ray Wright at San Francis
co, California.
Myron Moorman, of New Albany,
has sold his 10. in Brecke nridge addi-
ton to Mr.. Alvin PATE. Mr.. Pate will
build on it this fall.
Mrs. Samuel Brickey, of Evansville,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
Induetive and peduotIve.

Deductive reasoning is from theory
TO facts. while inductive reasonirg is
from facts to theory. Deduction is
sometimes mere dreaming. oftentimes
very foolish dreaming. while induction
Is the sane reaching out from partlcu.
lar facts to general laws.--New FORK
American.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
Ticket 81 Wins.

Person who has ticket 81 will receive
the buggy given away at the Maso mic
barbecue at Irvington Saturday. Please
present same at the First State Bank.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
Breaking Wheat Ground.

Julius Dutschke has nice bunch of
cattle on his farm at Holt. They are
prospering on good field OF grass. Mr..
Dutschke is along in the seventies but
he is breaking wheat ground like a
younpster
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
Louisville Stock Market.

Hogs declined IS cents on the Louis
vile market Monday. Tops selling at
g.. Cattle were active and demand was
good. Prices a shade higher than last
week. Shipping steers S7.75, and beef
steers SIS TO $3.50.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
Policy. Not Politeness.

Gibbs noticed yon rise In The car
this morning ana give your seal 10 a
stout lady Dibbs-. Yes: IL was a uues.
tion whether she or WIS going 10 stand
on my feet. Philade phla Ledger
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
w q IA t S i.
For Sale Mule and Wagon.

Advertisers please notify the editor
when you want advertisement discontinued.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19

COR sALE-One good heavy work mule. II
years old. ana a 3-inch owens orc
wagon. Price ow on both. II. Roberts,
llatdiusburg. Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
For Rent River Bottom Farm

EOR RENT-Fine river bottom farm Of ZIG
acr, :. g. cd tenant house and out build
IL gs. Terms part cash rent; balance in pay
nts. Further particulars inquire Of Mrs
Hannah Tia rdin. Hot. ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
WEATHER EVERYWHERE.

Observations of United States
weather bureaus taken at s p. m.
Yesterday follow:
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
Wanted Man and Wife

WANTED Man AID wife for farm work.
w Good wag for both Apply 90 Brcrk
Curidgc News.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
For Sale Small Earn

EOb SALE small farm. % acres mile
east ~ llardinshurg: fine improvements
spring near hou>c.-Apply o. VI y. Bohrins,
Hardlushurg. Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-08-19
For Sale Chickens.

COR SAIE--At reasonable price, % few
nice Rhode Is and Hens. turECrtis and
Hullcts. G. W. EvHts. llardin.hufg. Ky.
Evening star., 1914-08-21
The Belgian Campaign.

The German campaign in Belgium is
progressing now with material ad-
vancement Of lines. The occupation of
Brussels is an interesting. though not
especially important phase of the case.
and it is gratifying to learn through
today's dispatches that the Germans
appear disposed to maintain merely q
nominal occupancy, without in the
least damaging the Belgian capital.
The Belgian retreat Is described as
strategic" 1t is certain that thus far
the Belgtans have borne the brunt OF
the fighting in the northern campaign,
and from the allies viewpoint deserve
me warmest gratitude for their stub
born resistance. which has enabled the
French and English to assemble a sup
posedly formidable force to meet the
German advance. But just whereof the
strategy of the retreat consists is not
blain at this time. Doubtless it is sus-
ceptible of demonstration with the full
facts available. but the censorship pre-
vents perfect vision.
In one respect the Belgian movement
appears to be conducive to at least
present German success. Apparently
a movement 10 under way for the in.
vestment Of Antwerp, now tho Belgian
capitse This means the cutting of of
Evening star., 1914-08-21
A War Without a Name.

It is evident from late developments
that the great war now raging cannot
yet be given an all-inclusive and fully
descriptive title. Japan's entry into
the ring, not now formally declared.
but virtually assured, introduces an
Asiatic element which will prevent the
adoption of strictly European desig-
nation. Whereas last week the con-
f1ict might have been termed the war
of Europe" now it is spreading to be-
come the war Of the old world" The
alignment. however, is such that ii
may be styled with strict definition the
anti-Teuton war. for although a por-
tion of the Austro- Hungarian empire is
not Teutonic, but Slavic in character,
the major and dominating element OF
the alliance now confronted by France,
Russia, England. Belgium. Japan,
Servia and Montenegro is Teutonic. If
Greece and Turkey come to grips over
the question of the massing Of Turkish
forces on the Greek frontier. as threat
ened by the former power. this align
ment will be somewhat disturbed, Tur-
key probably in such event acting in CO.
operation at least with Germany and Aus.
tria, and Greece with Servia and Monte
negro, If not with the major powers OF
the entente. The advent of Italy az
ally Of France and England would fur
ther emphasize the anti-Teutonic char
acter of the campaign.
Evening star., 1914-08-21

considerable portion of the Belgian
army from the allies. 1t also means.
to be sure, the holding of a part OF the
German force from the westward
movement. but It undoubtedly breaks
the allied line and leaves an important
position isolated.
After all, however, the main consider
alton Is whether the German army can
allies. now supposedly stretched across
Belgium. perhaps somewhere west OF
Namur, with possibly Namur as the
central position. No indication is re-
liably at hand to indicate the strength
of the allies. or indeed of the Germans.
But it is probable that with at least
10000 British troops and some Bel
gians. the force opposing the kaiser's
men amounts to fully half a million.
Some reports have indicated that the
German army invading Belgium totals
now 100000 men. but these estimates
are unofficial. The German advance
may comprise a million, or may be no
more than half a million. AN attack
ing force must be larger than the re-
sisting, and possibly a balance has been
struck by this time between allies ana
Teutons.
Whether the reported French sue
cesses in Alsace Offset in strategic
Importance the German advance into
Belgium remains to be determined
The primary German objective at this
time is Paris, and the attainment Of
that goal is much more important to
the kaiser than the investment OF
Strassburg could be to the French. The
Germans, indeed, could afford to sacrifice
Strassburg if by so doing they could SO
weaken the allied line as to find the
desired opening toward Paris. This,
however. is modified by the danger of
admitting to a position relatively be-
hind the line of German advance of a
large French force, possibly capable OF
cutting communications.