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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Watch Party

Miss Mona Simon vas hostess
last evening ut the home or her
parents. MIR. and Mrs. a. d. Simon
on Maple avenue. ut n charmingly
appointed watch party.
The guests attended the basket
ball game ut they VI. G. a. and at
ten O'Clock repaired to the home o.
Miss Simon where they spent the
remaining hours of the evening. AZ
midnight the party watched the old
year ont and the new in and spent
n most enjoyable evening with
dancing and games. At 1890 a de.
licious course luncheon was served.
The guests included Misses &c.
nevieve Race. Ruth Hamilton. Jessie
Jamison, Mona Simon. Lucille Shain
Helen Stephenson, Irene Holbert,
Mona Simon and Virginia Brown.
the latter of Frostburg. Md. and
Messrs. John Stoetzer. John Wind.
scr. Ernest Yost. Lyle Watson. Bern.
ard Arnett, Fred Jamison. Dalton
Simon, Edwin GaskilI and Reynold,
Boyd, the latter OF Uniontown, PA.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
IN STOCK IS GENEROUS
GIFT OF h0N0NGAHELA VALLEY
TRACTION .TOITS EMPL0YE{

can be filled from the local ranks,
1t is in this way that an ercient
bunch OF men is always serving the
company.
The first of tirc.year sees the com.
pany operating 10S miles of cleo
trio railway. Five hundred men arc
employed by the company. Men
will look forward to the next two
years when It is likely that the
men viii again get their envelopes
giving them property rights in Tho
company. The company has made
an average Of opening up eleven
miles of road each year since 1t be,
gan the operation Of cars. The out
look is that this high average Will
be increased in the next few years.
Several lines are now In contempla-
tion and some of these will surely
be built and the enlargement Of the
road from this time will be steady
and sure.
vi lHe hIne nile extension from
Clarksburg to Salem the contract
for the first three miles TO Wolf
Summit will be let within the next
few weeks. The survey for a road
from Fairmont TO Morgantown has
been completed and prolific Of tho
road have been filed with the clerk
OF the county court.
y survey OF n line from Bridge
port to Grafton aud on to PhiIipp,
viii be made next spring. The
projected. line from Clarssbure 10
Buckllannon by way OF Romine's
Mills and Craigmoor a distance of
q miles has been abandoned MS
being impracticable.
So complete had the traction Of
iicials worked their gift surprise is
shown by the fact that Motorman
John Smith offered to sell his
envelope before he opened it for $25.
J. c. Keely took the offer but when
II was found that the call was for
500 worth of stock in the company
Mr., keely returned the envelope
and contents TO Mr.. Smith.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Prominent Man Dead.

PARKERSBURG - William N.
Simpson. one of Parkersburg's well
known and popular business men,
member of the firm of Simpson Broth
ers, produce dealers and g%rocers, dice
Tuesday evening at 7:4O o'clock at
the family residence. No. SO Park
Place: Mr.. Simpson had been III just
two months on the day OF his death,
He was seized with an attack OF pneu'
monia fever about the first of No
vemDer. He was in a critical condi'
ton for several days. during which
time his death was expected at any
time. Later he seemed to have pass,
cd the crisis and showed improve
mcnt. but a relapse zane and his
heart became affected. During th5
past week or ten days there had been
little hope for his recovery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
John Mitchell
Still InFigM
OFFICIAL CONNECTION WITH A.
F. L. ENDS TODAY BUT WILL
CONTINUE WORK

LANSING, Mich, Jan. John
Mitchell whose term 81 vice presi-
dent of the American Federation OF
Labor expired last midnight, an
nounced today that his retirement
from official life In the Federation
does not mean that lie will cease his
activities In the interest OF labor.
He said he would devote his time
largely to writing for the cause. AS
the clock struck twelve last night
Mr.. Mitchell was standing on the
platform in Central Labor han here
pleading in behalf Of the striking
miners In the Copper country. lit
is with a tinee Of regret ne said
that l step out as an OFFICER in the
American Federation Of Labor but
am glad that ] have the opportun-
ity to be fighting for organized la
Dor during the last hours OF my of
fetal connection with the orgatdza-
4 Ton ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Gems Recovered
Prisoner jailed
OFFICER RIGGS RETURNS FROM
PITTSBURGH WITH R0BBER
OF HARTLEY RESI-
nENCE.
=GS

VII Carmody, the young negro
who stole y diamond ring and some
other jcwelry ut the home OF H. ].
Hartley Saturday evening. was
brought TO this city last evening by
Constable W. r. Riggs. Carmody
was arrested in Pittsburgh. MIR.
Hartley and Constable Riggs went to
Pittsburgh 10 identify the tew",r>,
When they got there they learned
that part OF It huu pen pawned al
Wheeling. They went to Wheeling
and recovered what had been pawn
ed. Mr.. Hartley recovered almost
everything that Tie had lost. Car
mody Is in the county Jail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01

Are Awarded
SCENES WAS WHAT
PRIZE WINDOW REPRESENT.
ED-GUEssED BY MISS
ELLA BRAND.

The judges In the DenlIam windoa
guessing contest completed theii
work this morning and made thu
awards TO the successful grIessers
There were wei zoo tickets for The
judges 10 90 over.
Guess No. 1870 was the only ALSO,
!utely correct one in the entire lot
II was this guess that won the $1f
library table and Miss Ella Brand, o
Broomfeld, stood out as the peerless.
one when 1t came to determining
what Mr.. DenlIam had in his mini
when he was arranging the mos,
beautiful holiday window ever sec:
In Fairmont. Miss Brands guess wa.
Winter Scenes"
The second prize vent to Mrs. S
II. Colebank, of Fairmont whose
guess was Winter Scene" Her
guess was No. 32a.
Mr.. U. a. Clayton one of the rec.
ognized leading men in the prohibl-
tion party in West Virginia also
GUESTS Winter Scene" He got the
So hall rack. The distribution of
prizes between Mrs. Colebank aud
Mr.. Clayton was determined by the
priority of the guests. Mr.. Clay
toms guess was No. 442.
Guess No. 456 by C. E. Radcliffe.
of Fairmont, was the same as two
winners, viz: Winter Scene" 1t
was received too late to be n winner.
other close guessers were Alice Whit
ney, OF Ealrmont, No. 235, "a Win
ter sceneil' John Carr, of Fairmont,
No. liza, "a Winter Scene In the
Country" Frank Swearingen, of
Fairmont, No. ~. "a Winter Scene"
Forest Hartley. OF FairmOnt, No. Go.
: Winter Games" Mary Vaughn. of
Fairmont. No. liz. Thanksgiving
Scene. ]. ". Polling, No. 500. "a
Christmas Scene"
Other guesses were, "winte-
Sports Scene in Canada" One
was sure that It was Winter ir
Brazil. while another thought.it was
Dcnliam's Farm. Another said It
See Denham First"
The judges: Ed. NJ. Taylor. OF the
Fairmont Building and Loan Asso
ciatiOn: James l.. Cuttings. merchan;
and C.. II. Riddle. OF the Fairmont
Times, made a painstaking exam:na-
lion OF all the tickets OF the gresscrs
and after their careful work the
awards were made as above stated.
Mr.. Dcnham is recognized as the
~cIevcrest window decorator In the
city. Every year he conducts a
guessing contest which hundreds en-
Ter. lie places clever scenes in the
window of his furniture store which
attracts people from all parts OF the
city. The work creates keen inter-
est and the wits of one person Is
whilled against that of another and
much enjoyment and profit is real
ICED by this manner OF entertainment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
RebelsRenew
Assault On
NueuoLaredo
FIRING BEGINS AT DAWN ON
CITY NOW GARRISONED BY
1000 FEDERAL SOLDIERS.

Laredo Texas, Jan. 1.-Mexicaa
rebels renewed their skirmish- on the
outskirts Of Nueye Laredo an hour
before dawn. Several hundred shot.
we're fired preliminary fighting for
possession Of the town now garrison
ed By about 2,oO0 federals had begln
soon after midnight.
Lnlls in the firing were frequent.
Soon after the beginning OF hostlli-
ties homes on the American side OF
the border that might be within line
of fireiwere deserted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Afternoon Reception.

Mrs. Thomas Walter Fleming and
Mrs. George Mellis Wiltshire were
l~iostesses yesterday at a delightful
ly appointed reception ut the home OF
the former on First street and vir.
ginia venue Mrs. Fleming and
Mrs. Wiltshire received the guests In
the drawing room and they were as.
sisted In entertaining by Mesdames
Howard Showalter. .Hustead Brown
field, John Hough. Misses Mary Wat
o Sipe. Josephine Lavender. SUE
Eearsley Watson. Mary Louise Mich.
OILS and Estelle Hamilton. Among on,
of town guests were Mrs. George Wat.
son Fleming, Of Baltimore. Mrs. c.
NJ. Moderwcll and Miss Cora Guild
of Chicago. Miss Mabel Moderwcll
OF Ducyrus, o., Mrs. W. Z. WaddelI
of Covintgon. Va. Mrs. ". S. Hen
men. Of Washington, D. c.
Leave for Chicago.
Mrs. c. VI. Moderwcll. OF Chicago
who has been the guest OF Mrs: L. F
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Take Inventory.

The Board of Affairs this morning;
started OF In a business manner. Tha
first'thing to be done was the start
ing of IN inventory to determine Just
what the city has in the way of prop
erty. Everything will be CAREFUL.
inquired into. The commissioners
will fully acQuaint themselves with
conditions and will then try TO give
an administration of the city's affairs
IN a way that all will be benefited.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
SPERSONALSa
~ PEOPLE ~
AS HEY CONE AND ca

Mr.. and Mrs. y. C. Martin have re-
turned from Cincinnati. O.. where
they had spent the HOLIDAYS with the
lnttcr's mother, Mrs. Baker. ,xApN
Miss Lois Miller, who nau been the
guest of Miss Helen McCray. has re-
turned to her home In Morgantown.
Miss Bealah Pictcnpaugh. of Nor
Eantown. spent yesterday with
friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. M~attingly and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Charleston Events.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Gallaher gave
an informal dance Monday evening
at their home on Kanawha street, in
honor of their daughter, Mrs. Wal
ter Stockley, of Fairmont, and Mrs.
Gon. of C%larksburg, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Miller Gallahcr.
Miss Ashton Wilson entertained a
few friends informally at tea Tues
day afternoon in honor OF Mrs. COT
OF Clarksburg. Mrs. Miller Gallaha
and Mrs. W. D. Stockley, OF Fair
mont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
CITY BRIEFS
New Mayor Presides.

Mayor Bowen presided over po-
lice court this morning. There were
five plain DRINKS. One was a col
ored man. They had no funds adm
were remanded to the city bastllc.
Mayor Bowen presided at couri like
4. veteran police judge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
PRIVATE HOMES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s1.-New
Years day in the capitol passed oy-
er without a White House reception
for the first time in more than a
century for the first time since the
day OF President Monroe. In the
absence OF President Wilson taking
a holiday vacation in the South a
breakfast to the diplomatic corps
by secretaries and Mrs. Bryan was
the principal social function OF the
day: More than 400 guests gather
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01

mountaineers. It Is assumed they
escaped through a secret exit.
Thomas Hendrickson, father of
Happy Jack. who entered the
mine yesterday and after coming
out told that he could not fipd his
son, changed his story today. He
said that he had seen his son. bit
that he refused to come out OF the
mine as long as Tie brother OF Toni
Stewart remained IN the posse. o
fear that Stewart would XIII him on
sight Happy Jack Killed Tom
Stewart years ago and served a term
in the ~penitentiary for the crime.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
HAYS MAKES AN ApPOINTMFNr.

PARkERSBURG, ". Va, Jan. T.
Another change In the Internal Rev.
cnue service of the state was made
today when Collector Samuel Hays
announced the appointment Of J. a.
Hannaman, Of this city us a deputy
collector to succeed C. IT: odbert, for
merly OF Fairmont. Hannaman, who
is u Democrat. will be stationed here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Subscription Dance.

a subscription dance will be held
at the Masonic Temple on Friday
evening, January ..
The affair is in charge of a COM
mittec of young society gentlemen
OF this city and promises to be an
enjoyable affair. Dancing will he
gin at nine o'clock and continue for
several hours. The Cadenza orches-
ira Of c%larksburg will furnish the
music.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01

ed with the secretary Of State at his
home. Secretary Daniels and Car
rison kept open house all day and
much Of the splendid and brilliahcy
which usually attends the visit OF
army aud navy officers to the White
House was transferred to their
One of the largest receptions OF the
day was at Speaker Clarkes home
where Miss Geneva, the only daugh=
ter of the speaker and Mrs. Clark
made her formal-bow to society.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Inspect Water Works.

The members of the Board of AZ
fairs made an inspection of the city
water works yesterday. They took
some needed exercise and walked.
They also visited the city pumping
station.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
No Appointments Today.

While each commissioner has 4
host Of applicants for positions M
der the present administration II was
given out that there would be no APP
pointments made today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
To Florida.

DR.. and Mrs. J. L. Dawdcn anil
daughter, Miss Florence and grand
daughter, Sue. left Tuesday night for
Dade City. Florida. where they will
spend the remainder OF the winter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Charged With Stealing.

William Conway and Lee Awhile.
citizens of Uztown. were arrested last
night charged with stealing some
tools. They are To- have a nearus
before Justice Musgrave this after
noon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Special THIS Week

In order to close out all the SOCK
We can by Jan. 1st, 1914, and make
room for our new stock the 1st Of the
year. We are offering special induce.
ments to purchasers Of pianos or Vic.
trolas. We have some beautiful
1ianos left on our floor to select fror.
] Baby Grand, you can buy this piano
At a bargain. Come in and let rs
igure with you on a very low price
on any piano we have on the floor.
You can buy any of these instruments
on easy payments without interest
1t will pay you to investigate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Clan Escapes
From Mine
Sheriff Thinks Henderickson Clans.
men Fled Through Secret Exit.

PINEvILLE, KY. Dec. 1.-Under
orders from Governor McCreary 10
invade the mine where Happy
jack Hendrickson and his. clan OF
monntaincers were ~besieged, Sheriff
Mccoy and five men today explored
the. mine. but found no trace. OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Leave for Florida.

MIR. and Mrs. W. L. Arnctt will
leave within a. few days for Palm
Beach and Miami, FLORIDA. where
they will spend the remainder of tho
winter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
o FOR WORKERS

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. T.
Connecticut wage earners Will re-
ccive substantial New Years pres
ents- tomorrow, when u worsman's
compensation act and a law making
30 hours the maximum work neck
for women and minors in man,fac-
turing concerns become effective.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01

The smaller Junior basket ball
team Of the Fairmont Y. NJ. C. a. is
out for games with teams in It's
class. The team Is in fine condition
and has been winning games right
along. The players go to Grafton
January 10 TO meet a fast team Of
that town.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
ALL THOSE HOLDING a POSITION
OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR TWO
YEARS OR MORE GET 500

,y-.nc ~ ,,a-- 49,
ihA' oN MoAh VEL siVo
1nn.1 y
PREGEnENT nv HtRTNe
TIoN M
~
Al n meeting of The directors Of
company held yesterday afternoon
in the general offices of the company
here $4,000 worth OF preferred
stock was presented to the employees
of-the company, who had been serv-
ing tile company for two wears or
more as a token of appreciation of
efficient service. Two hundred and
twenty-five men were the proud re-
cipients of n share of preferred stock
the par value of which Is $500 and
a dividend OF SIS per annum
Motorman william stackney Is
the possessor OF badge No. / and the
224 other men who each received
were as greatly surprised MS MIR
Stackney.
Tho cmp,oves rcce;vod Tho .,o,.
lowing letter last niSh,.
MonongoLola yni,o, r.,
COMPANY
orIco or concr,, ,,a,a
Fnirmont no" a., "e,
Dcnr Sir.
,ors s'a' meellns OF the Diree-
wos =, u"% sonnpah! nero TO-DAY you
os ma"s Noteu one snare
nan 1870 stoek Oh Com.
p%I., "pp'Son Vi TWO years oil
readr ~. - otuek win DC
oT,a:. Ie,os ~ .ne oompahEs
lniru.
erui!'
IT., "a, a " "aIsoN.
81, LOT tne men nov Of
rInn nsur'hs IN inc benefits.
SUING . snare Of STOCK
no,,n ' ouuuctors' motermcn'
hornmor 'on ensiileers'
agon,s my 'Ufemeh' oonahde
con,no,v s;no" Swung the
Err :ora"aS ""ns 1911.
s,ia go" SeaFS II mas been
Troo,ion .mr "'o"Tlsamela valley
n, on,nIaroS nus the nest set
od ",pto: IT, " ,o"nu III Tue Unit
no. %as % u compliment
Gcio,s or ,I'o .Me ears vi the OIL
veil I''"p"u!' : closer
,ho S'p' un '"e efficiency OF
uas an. 1t was seer ina there
was Tor the extraordio
nT ~, ,ment pa,H the employees
-ouS 'Hn! me company as
thosa ~ 'ns eHic'eht service OF
49,. % mas gwen them proprietry
s"so .ns company ana this is.
grs.,ou So,rnu,"'e the men to a
s.r"itr 50 o' ,eH'eieney and
80 ,',iee INA they have
G. u lne past
,.aIIor as nIo"H lhe Mononsahela
rIaetson company Is the first
Snu states 10 recognize In
| " 'enefai way the enicient SER
~. 49, u lls men Inc United States
So tutpora!,oh n the lnterna-
.Ina. narEeS'er company have dis
".eu Gash bonuses among a lin
-. I"niOer OF employees and have
.ruer"' Plahs whereby men serving
~ e.r may acquire stock
s"e COMPANIES. out neither have
.nn I'LL employs stockhoiaers IN
s,Sosa a"s WITHOUT a money con-
notonon y" '"c par' OIL Tue oene-
IL ~ s,,a ,,.. :.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Aid Society.

The Aid Society OF the NJ. L.
Church south will meet tonight at
1910 at tho church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01

Hartley. leaves tomorrow for her
home. Mr.. Moderwell who accom-
panied her here returned home sew
eral days ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01

The Christian Endeayor Society
of Grace Lutheran Church will hold
a social Friday evening ut the
Church. All members and friends
are invited 10 be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
BOWLING.

The Glass boys defeated tho
Butchers at duckpins last night.
Score:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Precedent of A Century Broken
WhennoNew Years Reception
IsHezd at The White House
FIRST TINE SINCE THE TIME OF PRESIDENT MONROE THAT
CUSTOM HAS NOT BEEN CARRIED oUrAsEyERAI CABINET
OFFICERS HOLD BRILLIANTLY RECEPTIONS IN THEIR

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-01
Butchers,
ZOE BOZ 316-91S
Monongah Glass.

3SS 500 $685.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
President Wilson
Endorses Candidates

WASHINGTON, Oct 2S.-President viii
son wrote' letters today endorsing the
democratic senatorial candidates. Of W.
w. Black in Washington. r. b. Stevens
ir New Hampshire, Edward s. johnson
In South Dakota, w. f. Purcell in North
Dakota and Representatives Townsend,
Tuttle and Brady. candidates for re-elec-
tion In New Jersey.
The president viii also send a letter
endorsing Representative Borchers. who
defeated william b. Mckinley of Ini-
nois, former chairman OF the republican
congressional committee, at the last cleo
tion. Mr. Mckinley is running again for
the house.
Through his letters TO Vice President
Marshall and Representative Underwood
the president has made blanket endorse
meRts of all democratic members OF .he
senate and house running for re-elec s.on
and has sent Individual letters supporting
almost all new democratic candidat tes.
He has also sent letters endorsing q aum-
Der OF democratic candidates for gov
eTnors
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Brown Resigns as =
Head Of National
Railways Of Mexico

NEW YORK. Oct 2s-E n. Brown
for many years president OF the National
Railways Of Mexico. today announced
that he had rendered his resignation as
president and director II Is understood
Mr. Brown severed his connection witt
the road few days ago when word
was received In this city OF the election
to tho board OF Louis Cabrera, who latct
WAS made president OF the system by the
board sitting'in Mexico City. Mr.. Brown
offered 10 retire from the presidency OF
the road at the time OF the overthrow Of
the MADEIRA regime.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
BATTLE IN FLANDERS
BLOODY MASSACRE
Term Applies to Struggle Among the
Sand Dunes and Canals.
CROSS AND RECRoss THE USER
Each Time. Germans Pass River They
Find Themselves In Death Trap
Commanded by Guns of
Defenders.

LONDON, Oct. 8.-The bloody massa-
cre," as it is described by those on the
spot among the sand dunes and the canals
Of Flanders, shows as yet but few signs
OF slackening. The valor of the German
attack has been persistently countered
by equal valor from the steady ranks be-
fore them. Apparently no quarter is being
asked or given in this battle on the west
ern front and the land over which It is
being waged resembles a shambles.
Seven times altogether the Germans
have crossed and recrossed the Yser
Each time they succeeded in gaining the
left bank they found themselves In a
death trap commanded by the guns of the
defenders. immovably intrenched behind
the railroad embanlSment running more
or less parallel to. the User. and com
pletely. barring their progress. Some Ger
man forces. according to the latest reports
in London. succeeded in finding shelter
enough among the sand hillocks to enable
them to retain footing between the
User and the railroad running from
Dixmude TO Nieuport but this number
up TO the present time, has been insuffi-
cient to dislodge the allies German re-
Inducements are still rolling up and the
efforts to break through the line show
no sign Of cessation. Nor Is It expected
that they will until the exhausted masses
OF men reach the limit OF their endurance
French Make Advances.
II is impossible for observers in Lon
don TO deduct from the German official
communications the German opinion OF
events in the arena of the war From
the point OF view OF the allies, the
French announcements OF continued
progress between Ypres and Dlxmude are
considered very satisfactory as fore
shadowing a possible threatening OF the
rear OF the German forces nearest the
coast. Another piece OF favorable news
from the standpoint OF the allies comes
from the Argonne and the region OF the
barrier fortresses. This reports French
penetration OF territory hitherto held by
the invaders and is taken to indicate the
possibility that the German left has been
so weakened by rushing forces 20 sup
port the operations on the coast that
the French right wing has been afforded
an opening for profitable offensive
movement, which may have an echo on
the seaboard.
The opinion is expressed by British
military observers that the present clash
OF tactics cannot. as was the case in
number OF previous battles OF, the cam.
paign. fade away into another phase
without some result which will thwart