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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14
CALLS MINISTER;
Then KILLS SELF

SEATTLE. Oct. 14.-After
notifying his pastor. DR. shayler
of st. Marks Episcopal church.
that he intended 10 kill himself,
Thomas ". Waldegrave. So. at
one time one of the wealthieat
real estate men in San Francisco.
ended his life here yesterday
with a revolver bullet in his Of
nee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14
TO LIMIT AUTO SPEED PAST school

ordinance should be in effect at
all hours of the "a, however.
and City Attorney Stiles was In
structed to draw up the ordi-
nance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14
THE MORAL:

What good would IL do II
we pointed out the norel?
You might stop the paper.
II other peoples secrets were
assets, an editor might occasion
ally buy a motor-car OF two.
o. X. CHESTNUT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14
HUNT sTANns PAT

PHoENIx, Ariz Oct 14oovernor Hunt refused modify
his
at notice protect the border.
Il peace the declared but Informed
Mexican factions the government won't do It, have here
wi
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14
PORTUGAL HAS STARTED WAR !?

officially has declared
without it's Tele-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14

Same old song with the w. II.
CLOUDY tonight and Thursday,
probably rain" sang he as he bow
ed his way into the sanctum this
q. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-14

Now that the worlds series is
over we Tacomans can settle down
to such ordinary things as the Eu-
ropean war and the fall election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
Banker j. Elgin Anderson of Dover
was here yesterday ON business.
BIG SUIT FILED
Against the Late M. @. Kinks Estate
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Kirk Wants
$4,000 for Alleged Rent.

Elizabeth Kirk US. +. r. Kirk as ex-
ecutrix of Morris C. Kirk, deceased,
Morris C. Kirk, Susie Smoot, Minnie
Thompson, Anna Norris, Hattie Norris,
Matilda Norris, Pauline Norris, Ruth
Norris Mary Vernon Norris, Anna Trip.
lett Calvert, Elizabeth Calvert, Min
ME Boyd Dobyns, Anna Boyd Smoot,
Susan Pollitt, Alfred Seward, Jr., and
Wash Lyons, is the style of suit filed
yesterday in the Circuit Court.
The plaintiff, Elizabeth NJ. Kirk seeks
TO recover judgment against L. T. Kirk
as executor of M. C. Kirk, deceased, for
$2l, 600 rent, on certain portions of
land set forth and described in her pc
tition.
She also wishes to be adjudged the
owner and be eIuhtled to possession of
the land described in her petition.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
CLASS DAY PROGRAM
High School Auditorium, Monday, June
9Th at 2 P. M.

Address to Undergraduates
Bauer, president Senior Glass.
Response-Hermann Calvert, presi-
dent Junior Glass.
lntroduction-Daisy Chalkley.
Glass History-Helen Stevens.
Last Will and Testament-Mary
Sheeler.
Calendar-Elizabeth Higgins
Piano Solo Romantique - Mary
Mathews.
Glass POem-George Redmond.
Prophecy-Lena Wells Lykins, Nellie
Grant, Anna Calvert.
Caricature-Emma Debold.
DOnors-Anna Calvert, Ernest Ziegler
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

The pupils of the Eighth Grade under
Mrs. Ball and Miss Harbeson presented
the. High School with two beautiful
statues, one representing Mercury, the
other one victory. 1t was thought to
place them on the newell posts, but as
they are two fine works of art, perhaps
they will be placed in the Auditorium.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
TOBACCO CROP NEARLY ALL
PLANTED.

The rains and the favorable tobacco
season this week have enabled the
farmers to set out about all of their
tobacco crops. The plants set out now
have a good start and the prospect is
bright for large crop.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mrs. John NJ. Rains and daughter,
Miss Marie Rains of Avondale, Gin
cinnati, are here to enjoy the summer
months and have apartments with Mrs.
Sarah Power ia East Third street. Miss
Jessica Rains will join her mother and
sister here in a few days
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
All new designs in Wall Paper and
Rugs at HENDRICKSON'S.
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

If not sold privately, l will offer for
sale at public auction on Thursday,
June 18th, the house located at No
14lS East Second street, opposite
ear barns. House has seven rooms, two
halls, is practically new and in good
repair. Good out-buildings; also tive
good lots on corner Broadway and East
Second street.
IL. G.. HOLIDAY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith and DR..
a'Id Mrs. Myers of Georgetown, Ohio,
will spend Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis MAIDEN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mrs. Mary Marsh was in Lexington
Thursday to attend the commencement
at State University, from which her
son, Neal, was a graduate. Mr., Marsh
was one of six honor graduates of the
class.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mrs. Dave Ashmore and granddaugh-
ter Of Georgetown, Ohio, have returned
home after a visit. to her mother, Mrs.
Higgins, and sister, Mrs. Louis MAIDEN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mr.. George 4. Barbour, Assistant
Cashier of The Bank of Maysville Ma
tiOnal Banking Association of this city,
has returned from a business trip to
Louisville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
Ish Ka Bibble.

Yesterday morning Mr.. Charles AS
bury of near Fernleaf brought in for
shipment East, bunch Of 49, spring
lambs that were. about the finest ever
seen here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
MAYSVILLE LOSES
To Ironton in a Ten-Inning Contest
Pinch Hitter Jackley Scores Run
ner With Single.

Ironton, Ohio, June Sit took ten
innfags for the local team to win over
Maysville today. Jackley, pinch hit
ter, delivered timely blow in the tenth
which turned the tide. The score:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mr.. Harry p. Otto is home fro'< State
University, Lexington, to enjoy his va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry F. Otto of East Second street
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

TOTALS $40. .38 z 80 10 J.
'Batted for Gohr in ninth.
""Batted for McDaniels in tenth.
xTwo men out when winning run was
scored.
Innings 1913 4567s 10
Maysville 30 o 90 900 OIL
Irontou ... % 90 900 0 OF Ia
Two base hit--Badel. Stolen bases
Emery Double plays--ciauser to Nal
~ TO Smith, Pezold to smith. siTaek
out ny Haggerty. 2 Sanford, O. Base
"a balls On Haggsrty, 8; of sanford,
y Time a:lo' Umpise Kuhn.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mrs. John Snider of Newton, Ohio,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Higgins,
and sister, Mrs. Louis MAIDEN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Misses Nathalie Wood and Frances
Geisel have returned from State Uni
versity, Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Messrs. Clay Smith, Henry and John
Marsh returned home yesterday from
State University.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Miss Tura Turner has returned from
pleasant visit with friends at Fox
pors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Judge and Mrs. A. M. j. Cochran will
attend the Hager-Wulsin wedding at
Ashland tonight.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mr.. JAS B. Wood was in Cincinnati
on business yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
MASON COUNTY COURT.

Myrtle Gibson of Dover was appoint
ed guardian of Lucille Gibson, a minor.
She qualified as such with j. Elgin AA-
derson as surety on bond.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mr.. George j. Thomas of the Mays
vile Brick Company, returned yester-
day from a business trip in Cincinnati.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

MEETING OF O. w. B. M.
The G. W. B. M. win meet this aft
erno0A at O'Clock with Mrs. r. A..
Carr. -
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Today is the last day for discount on
June LIST Gas bills.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Mr. Thomas A. Davis will leave Mon
day for a few weeks stay at Martins
vile, Ind, for the benefit of his health,
which is gradually improving.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

James B. Cray, the new Postmaster at
Millersburg, receives an increase in sal
airy from 81 400 to $1,000 a year
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

home in Cincinnati after visit to rel
atives here.
Farris Brothers went to Maysville
the first of the week to accept a posi-
tion with the Home Telephone Company
at that place.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06
CARLISLE NOTES.

Carlisle Mercury
Mrs. Jennie Baird of Maysville is Wis
iting Mrs. w. S. Potts.
Mrs. J. D. Dye has returned to her
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

DR.. j. A. Spencer was a business Wis
itor in Lexington, Thursday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-06-06

Three days trip to Mammoth Cave
for $l215. June IS. l.. & N. jls
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-22

The verandas were hung with
American and Irish flags Music was
furnished by a nati.e quintette and
a pleasant evening was enjoyed by
all. The invited guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. T. H. Davis. Mr. and Mrs Bal
ester, Mrs Strahl. the Misses HELM
ger. Thompson, Smith, White, Kenne-
dy, Beasley, Albouna McTighe, Fran
ces Mckay, Mae Mckay, Messrs.
Sleeper. Deese, Walker, Dryer, Hol-
linger, McTighe, Mr. and Mrs. S. w.
Haines, Mrs. McTighe and Master Cy
ri McTighe.
Or. and Mrs. Carey's Eanca.
DR. and Mrs j. j. Carey are giving
a dancing party this evening in honor
OF their daughter, Sadiee, and Miss
Luita Arnold who sill Wednesday on
the Matsonia to resume their studies
at the College of Notre Dame, San
Jose, Cal.
Mr.. Roorbach's Exhibition.
Mr.. George S. Roorbach, the promi.
nent artist who is at present in Ho
nolulu making a study of Hawaiian
scenery, has just completed plans for
an exhibition TO be Held at the Young
Hotel in October. A number OF prom
inent society women have consented
to act as patronessss and the event
is being anticipated with considerable
pleasure
Mr.. Roorbach wo ks exclusively in
water colors, and he has already com
pleted several little masterpieces TAX
en- from scenes in end about Honolu-
In. Those who have seen his work
say that it imbibes all the poetry of
Hawaiian scenery. All of his collec.
ton up to date has been sold and
the exhibition will consist of island
pictures.
6ostonians Entertaiyed.
MIS-. George r. Carter entertained
the entire company OF the Juvenile
Bostonians on Wednesday afternoon
at her lovely summer home at Kaikou,
The afternoon spent in the country
was a refreshing treat to these young
girls for their work is extremely siren,
uous during these hot days The
time was spent in the various games
and occupations VIII .ch fill our sum.
mer playtime. Later. delicious re-
freshments were served and then the
young actresses, after an afternoon OF
wholesome pleasure. returned to their
hotel TO prepare for their evenings
performance. ...
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Mrs. Angus Picnic.
Mrs. George Angus, who is at pre-
sent occuying the Schuman home at
Kahala, was a hostess of the early
week at a very jollY picnic given in
honor of Mrs n T. Clegg who is
leaving for the coast on the Matson.
la next Wednesday. The guests went
swimming, played various games and
had real good outdoor time. A de.
lightful picnic luncheon was served
and heartily enjoyed, for appetites
were made keen by exercise and the
sea air.
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Beach Party at outriqger.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-22
Society Personals

Miss Ramona Morgan returned from
Maui last Thursday.
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Ms. r NJ Cyerend is st the ST
Fra@c's Hotel in San Francisco
y e -
N - LCtrie f3ydaa 4 i1auai j.. the
h u>. gucst-cf Mrs. J. J. Belser
Mr.. and Mrs. r G. Moore have been
50. ndtng several days at the beach
y y
Miss Eioise Wichmau. who is visit.
inf on Kauai. is expected home tomor
row Torning.
= = =
Mrs \. II. Tarieton and children
have been visiting for the past few
days at Kahuku.
= s,S
MIR. and Mrs G. H, Gere have NOV.
ed from their house ON the Manoa
read into one Of the Gilman cottages
on Levers road.
- y y
Miss Jessie Kennedy arrived home
Thursday morning from Maui where
she had gene TO participate in the
weekend testivlues,
- y y
Mr.. and Mrs. 4 d. Larnach and
Master Donald Larnach have return
ed to Honolulu from weeks outing
at the Aubrey Hotel, Hauula.
Senator James Coke has gone 70
Portland, Oregon, where he will Join
his wife He will also visit his old
home in that state before returning. /
Mrs NJ. T. Clegg.. accompanied by
her little daughter Nancy. will depart
for the mainland on the MatsCnia next
Wednesday for visit of several
months,
Mrs Parker Of Fort Shalter was
hostess at a large and enjoyable
bridge party on Thursday afternoon.
About so people were invited to be
present. Fl. ~ -.-.
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Miss Cornelia Bryce, daughter Of
the former min ister Of Holland, and
Clifford Pinchot we're married today
at the brides home at Long Island,
New York. f
y y -
Mr.. and Mrs. f. I.aBau and Miss
Julia LaBau, who arrived en- the recent
Mongolia from the coast and, have
been staying at the Moana hotel, are
returning to the mainland on the Mat
sonia next week. .-..->.@
Mr.. w. A. Bryan of the College of
Hawaii returned On Thursday from
Maui, where he has spent several
months. Mrs. BRYAN, who accompan.
led her husband on this trip, returned
several weeks ago. IT,
-. - - -
Miss Margaret Hopper, who left Eu-
rope just in time to escape the hard
ships to which the formal declaration
of war has subjected many Americans.
is at the Bellevue in San Francisco. !
with her sister Mrs. Willard Brown.
~ - -
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baldwin, who ar
rived recently in San Francisco onj
their way to Europe, upon learning the
true state of affairs on the continent
have cancelled their plans. They are
staying at present at the Bellevue
Hotel in San Francisco.
- ... :; - -
Mrs. Richard NJ. Cults, who has been |
in the hospital with broken ankle, Is
rapidly and has returned |
to her home at Pearl Harbor. Mrs. !
Cults, who is a prominent member OF
the army and navy smart sets, has
hoo, oroafI1- Y,oiccod bv boT many |
friends.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Larnach have ra-
Gently moved from Lunalilo street to !
the old Keech home on Bingham and
Artesian streets, where they now are
comfortably settled and at home to
their friends The property has lately
been purchased by George Robertson,
who has had it entirely renovated and
made very attractive. |
Jill. ~ ~ ~
DR.. J., H. Farrell will leave for a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-22
SOCIAL CALENDAR FOR THE
WEEK,


Grandson CT General Shafter En-
gagged.
Miss Dole and the Misses Rowel
Here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosmer comoIin1ented
Or. and Mrs. Anderson's Dance.
Mr.. Tenney's Dance.
Mrs. Smiths Tea
The Letters in San Francisco.
Visitors.
Mrs. Forbes Picnic.
A Recent e5cde
PR, and Mrs. White Arrive.
Beach Party at Outriceer.
sostonfans Ente rtained.
Mrs. ANGUS Picnic.
Mr.. Poorh ach's Exhibition.
Mrs. Holloway's Poi Surper.
5own1s M opper Wedding.
Tahoe Tavern.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-22

resenung bubbles. Beautiful basket :
Cf fishtaiI ferns filed with a wealth q
large shaggy asters were artist:callyI
grouped about the hall among the
smaller clusters of ferns and flowers
An enormous basket filled with eNqui,
ste blue hydraageas also occupied a
conspicuous place in che corner Of the
room.
The diningroom was converted mo
charming Japanese garden with its
( tai slender stalks Of bamboo and its
leads OF dainty pink cherry blossoms
which lined the walls and filled the
| corners.
The small hall CT alCove where the
musicians were seated was decorated
t. represent a conservatory. giving
, very cool and refreshing effect. Doc,
ems Of lovely palms lined the sides,
while numerous large hanging has
kets filled with feathery maidenhair
or long fshtail ferns hung about in
profusiCn.
Everywhere the bright lights were
subdued with dainty mink shad IS,
which enhanced the pink and green
beauty of the Oriental scheme. The
locations themselves were not so
elaborte but they were singularly eff,
fective and it has been a long time
since the Country Club looked the
bower Of loneliness which it did on
Wednesday evening.
Miller's auintette furnished splendid
music for the gay dancers who danced
one-steps. hesitations. lame ducks and
the other popular steps with untirtng
enthusiasm At about II O'Clock
delicious supper was served.
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Mrs. Smiths Tea.
Mrs. Julia Smith was hostess at
most ENJOYABLE little sewing tea yes
terdav afternoon The rooms were
prettfly decorated with clusters of
yellow coreopsis which were arranged
In handsome vases. while numerous
PAIRS and potted nlants filled the cor
mes and vacant spaces.
The ladies brought their needlework
and a very pleasant afternoon was
snent over the sewing bags. Later,
delicious refreshments were served.
Grandson of General Shafter Engaged
One of the most interesting bits
among the latest San Francisco news
items was the announcement of the
engagement of Miss Henriette Bland
ing, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Bland.ng to Chauncey Goodrich, sen Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward E. Goodrich.
Miss Banding is one of the most
gracious and intellectual girls in the
hot nt
talent for poetry. She has written art
istic verse ever since she was a child
and two or three years ago her father
had some of her best work compiled
in a book wfrich he gave only to his
intimate friends. Besides this book
of poems, which contains some splen-
did sonnets, Miss Banding has trans
lated the Had into English verse, and
those who have had the pleasure of
reading portions of it say it is quite
wonderful She is also a member of
the Gayety Club, an exclusive dancing
organization of the ultra-smart set,
and has always been in demand at the
smart functions.
Mr.. Goodrich is graduate of an
eastern university and is a grandson
of General Shafter ....
No definite date has been set for the
wedding. but it will be quiet affair
some time in October or November.
~ - -
Mrs W. Kelly and Miss Laura Kelly
who have been the house guests Of
Mrs. S. S. Paxson for the past several
weeks expect to leave on the Matsonfa
next Wednesday ,..... -. ...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-22

the week is planned for this evening
at the 0utrigger by little cotefie OF
Manoa Valley neighbors. As is usual
with this sort of an affair they will
have a swim in the sea, to be followed
by supper on the club lanai. Those
who will enjoy the evening are Mr..
and Mrs. Charles G. Heiser, Jr, Cap
tain and Mrs. E. K. Masse, Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. T. Clegg, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Brown, Mrs. H. NJ. Alexander, Miss
Harriet Collins, Miss Sallie Collins,
and others. ~: ....<. =.
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Eowman-Hopper Wedding. IT,. ID.
quiet wedding took place at 8
o'clock son Thursday evening at the
home of Mr.. and airs. William l.. Hop.
per when their daughter, Miss Eliza,
beth l. Hopper, became the bride of
James II. Bowman. The ceremony
was performed, by Rev David Cary
Peters, pastor Of the Christian church,
in the presence. of the immediate
friends and relatives Of the bride and
bridegroom +. ... .-
The bride is well known throughout
the islands, being a native Of Ha.
wall She is an accomplished musi.
clan and for several years Dast has
been prominent worker in the Chris
tan church. The bridegroom, who is
also well known here, is affiliated
with the Hawaiian Electric Company
Mr. and Mrs Bowman have departed
on a short honeymoon trip, after
al ~ % -,
lulu
Miss Dole and the Misses RoweIl Here.
Miss Clara NJ Dole CT Riverside,
Cal, together with Miss Adelaide
Rowell of Brooklyn. New York. and
the latter's nieces, the Misses Doro-
thy and Olive Rowell. is a visitor in
Honolulu. Miss Dole is a sister of
Charles S. Dole of Kauai. The Row,
ellis are also related locally. their
father being a brother Of ". E. Rowell,
the well-known engineer.
The party has been spending some
DAYS on Kauai and returned 70 Ho-
noluiu on Wednesday accompanied by
Mr. Dole.
. They are enjoying their visit here
Immensely and are delighted with Ha.
wall.
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Mrs. Hollowav's Poi Supper.
Mrs. g. S. Holloway is entertaining
this evening at an elaborate poi sup
Der at her home in NUuanu valley in
honor Of Miss Elizabet Miss Phoebe
and Miss Grace Carter and Mr.. Henry
Carter. Covers will be placed for
about 81 or 40 Of the Younger set.
After supDer the entire marty will
motor IN to the Country club where
the remainder Cf the evening will be
spent in dancing.
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Tahoe Tavern. .t
One Of the pavest SPOTS about San
Francisco is Tahoe Tavern. II has
heNn the fa~orita res"~f this srromer
end the register his daily recorded a
lor~ Est Of 1'sCnpu'sh 81 guests. II
offers all sorts Of eniCvmnn+s-ternis.
fsh'ng. swimming. horseback riding
and the dozen and ono Other things
which make ND a well-rounded DAYS
sport. But dancing is the all eagross.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-22

Beach Party at outriqger. ~....
One of the pleasant beach parties O
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-12-11

cover vary widely. In the roughly rec
tangular area to the northeast of the
Seine and northwest of the Disc, the
country is for the most part very fiat,
and is almost wholly given up to agri-
culture. To the south of the Disc and
the Aisne, it becomes more undulat-
ing, with low hills, and here the farm
ing land is interspersed with patches
Of forest and woodland. Still farther
to the south and east along the Meuse
river and in the Vosges mountains, the
country becomes still more rugged and
the forests more abundant.
The topography and the distribution
of the forests throughout this region
probably account largely for the deci-
sion OF the Germans to hurl their main
attack against France through Belgium
rather than through the more difficult
route to the south. To these factors
can also be attributed in large measure
the rapid advance of the right wing
of the German army in the early stages
of the war, while the left made little
or no progress. In the north the COM
pafative level, unwooded country in
terposed practically no obstacle to the
free movement of the armies. and as
result the early advance Of the
Germans here was almost incredibly
swift. During the same period, farther
to the south in the region of Verdun
and Nancy, the rugged, heavily wooded
country, in conjunction with fortifica-
tons and strongly entrenched troops,
held both armies practically station
airy.
Serious Damage Is Certain.
To what extent the forests in the war
zone will be injured during the prog
ress of the war is problematical. That
they will suffer more or less, however,
cannot be doubted Much wood will be
cut for fuel and construction work;
trees VIII be felled to block roads;
whole stands may be leveled to clear
he way for artillery fire; and the rain