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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29
Which Way Ia IL eoIna2

Little Dorothy had been looking at
her uncle's bald head intently for sew
eral minutes. She was evidently in
such a serious study about something
that her aunt asked what was the mat
ter. 49,. 49,.
'Thay, it'll uncle's hair comm in or
goin' out?" was the reply.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29
MANY wAR ZONE WOsPrrALs

Have ordsred Aliens FSot-Ease. the ~antiSephs
gSwdsr. Ter use among the eonyalsscsht sCcSA
bath, Aliens Foot Ease gives refreshing rest and
comfort and prevents the feet getting tired o.
foot-sors: Try II TO-DAY. Don't accept any sub
vile. address. Allen S. Olmgsd, Leroy. N. Y.-AdN.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29
Hard Luck.

Harduppe-Why SO Respondent?
Flubdub-oh, I can't seem to get ou
of debt. t
Harduppe-Geel That's nothing.
can't even get in.-Iife.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29
A catty Girl.

"Algernon called on me yesterday
afternoon"
Eyes; he told me'he had some time
to kill"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29

Canada has IS brush and broom fac
nual output is valued 1t $1,73L523.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29
IN SUCH PAIN /.
WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything UntlRe
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.

Florence, So. Dakota. I'll used to be
very sick every month with bearing
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29

The most ridiculous thing about q
man are his ears.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29

A semimonthly pay day bin nas besn
passed In California
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-07-29

Important 60 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle O
CASTORIA, . safe and sure remedy 70
infants and children, and see that 1
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
SALEM.

Mrs Francis Shultz, of Hickman, has
returned home, after a few days stay
with friends.
Miss Ivy Corum spent Sunday with
relatives In Beulah vicinity.
Miss Irene Harris, of Union City, is
spending few days at the home Of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Harris.
Little Miss Marie Covington, of Crys-
tai, has returned home, after a few days
stay at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
Luton.
Messrs. Mary Preuett, Virgie Glover
and Matte Harris attended children s
day at Antioch Saturday and spent Sat-
urday night at the home of Miss Vira
Howard.
Mrs. W. T. Harris is spending a while
at the home of her daughter, Mr. Ealie
Ratliff, Jr., who has been very sick.
Miss Thelma Wheeler spent Saturday
night with Miss Madeline Green, of
Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vera Logan, of Beech
vicinity, spent Saturday night with rela-
tiVeS
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
Try This Next Time.

The next time pretty girl or we'll
dressed and agreeable stranger comes
into YOUR place of business soliciting
advertising for time table, or hotel
directory, or a church guide, or any OF
the other schemes" which may have
been or may be worked on the mer-
chants of this town, ask the solicitor to
sit down for moment. Then politely
question him or her.
Ask how many copies are to be issued,
how the distribution is to be effected,
what guarantee is given that the full
number will be printed and distributed
as promised.
When these questions are answered,
as they will be to your satisfaction, for
the solicitor is glib with just that kind
OF answers, ask few more questions.
Ask what amount of money will be
collected by the solicitor, how much
the printer will charge for setting up
the job, how much the distribution will
cost and how long it will take the soic-
itor to fill the blank spaces.
Then do little figuring.
You will find that the solicitor ex-
poets to make at least clear profit of
at least $40 day out of the town
perhaps more. The figures will sur
prise you.
Show your figures to the solicitor, and
while he is attempting to hem and haw,
tell him that you will spend your SIS to
$40 in the newspapers, where every
purchaser in your territory will be sure
to see your advertisement.
1t will be discouraging to the CRATER,
but he will be gone the next day, so you
need not worry.
Now if you could get the same value
for your SIS or $40 that you get in the
newspaper, the solicitor would be en-
titled to his $40 day. But you don't
get any value.
Advertising OF that sort never paid
anyone but the fellow who runs the
scheme. In fact it isn't advertising at
all, but rank imitation.-Ex.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
TROY.

Louisa Peery, of Polk, spent last
week here with relatives.
Mrs. Arthur Frazier, of White,
side, was the guest of Mrs. Bel
Pressly Monday afternoon.
Miss Floy Kirby, of Union City
spent last week with Miss Lottie
Bennett.
Mrs. Dicie Calhoun returned home
Thursday after spending several
days with relatives at Mount Ararat.
Mr.. Bob Joyner, of Harris, was
with relatives here last week.
DR., w. F. Roberts was in Union
City Monday and purchased a new
ford car
The closing exercises of Obion Col
lege ended Friday night. Great in
terest was shown Prof. D. P. Rey-
nolds by the audience present, a
very interesting program being pre-
scented.
Mrs. Walker Curry entertained
her Sunday school class Saturday
afternoon with strawberry supper.
Eighteen were present.
Miss Allie Cunningham, of Eben-
ezer, visited relatives here last week.
John o. Bennett and Carroll P.
Wilson were visitors in Union City
Sunday.
w. E. Shropshire, of Rives, was
a business visitor here Friday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
Hickman Graduation.

Hickman, Ky, May 15.-The COM
mencement exercises of Hickman Col
Iege will begin on Sunday, May %, at
which time the baccalaureate sermon
will be delivered at the courthouse by
the Rev. Edward S. Doan, rector of St.
Georges Church of Louisville. As the
honor is rendered to the various churches
of Hickman in rotation, it falls this year
to the Episcopal Church.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Dan Boone to C. w. Lasater, lot
lin No. 13. S1.100
E. P. Grissom to Elks Lodge, lot
in No. 1S, $1,000.
H. w. Howard to G. L. Williams
lis acres in No. 8, $4,000.
| ]. F. Howard ct al to DR.. w. M
Turner, lot in No. 13, $1,000.
I. Donaldson, C. & NJ, to J. T.
Ransom, rs acres, 1856.
John A. Wakefield to ]. w. Wake
field, 81 acres in No. 8, 1898.
Tom Brown and wife to J. P. Yer
hine, lot in No. 10, $50.
w. A. Arnold to 1. J. Rogers, 2
lots in No. s, 1915.
w. J. Smith to Eliza Arnold, lot
in No. 5, $500.
s. v. Holman to D. R. Bondurant,
lot in No. 16, $40.
Mrs. Sallie Jackson to w. e. Jack
son, lot in No. IS, $4,000.
j. G. Swiggart to D. R. Bondu-
rant, lot in No. 16, 5000.
Arthur Freeman to John Swig-
CART, lot in No. 16, 500.
P. B. Morris ct al. to Joe Lynch,
"a acres in No. /, $1,000.
Walter Howell to w. A. Mailing,
lot in No. 10, $1,6O5.
w. P. Davis to Geo. A. Gibbs, lot
in No. 10, $40.
DR.. w. M. Turner and wife to D.
N. and Jno. w. Walker, lot in No.
IS, $575.
T. A. Terrell to ]. d. Terrell ct
al, BIN acres in No. 16, $500.
w. R. Manley and wife to C. w.
Byrns, lot in No. 10, $1,1OO.
w. l.. Womack and wife to J. G.
Saunders, lot in No. 10, sos.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
Memphis
Conference
FenaIe
Institute
JACKSON, TENN.

JAOkOOTN, TENN.
|. Historic College for young ladies of the
South.
2. City Advantages-Street cars at corner;
depots; fine churches US. Government
building; Carnegie library; Y. M. c. A.
building. all within few blocks.
3. Beautiful campus, ample brick structure;
electric lights; baths; steam heat in reci-
tation rooms; gymnasium; tennis and
basketball courts; chorus and physical
culture course free.
4. A. B. and B.L. literary course free; con-
servatory advantages in Music, Art and
Expression; piano directress studied in
Paris and Berlin.
5. Educational Trips to Memphis and St.
Louis feature of Iol5-I6 session.
which opens September IS.
Boarding attendance doubled last two
years.. For catalogue address
H. C. HAWKINS, President,
Jackson, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
POSSUMTROT.

Possumtrot was on the boom Sat
urday and Sunday.
The farmers are progressing nice.
ly.
Mr.. Adrian HUTCHINSON is able to
be out on his farm.
Joe Maco, of Manila, Ark, is Wis
iting his parents near Protemus.
Misses Mai Lee, Florence and Zula
Mcbride attended the children's
service at Cobb's Chapel Saturday
night.
Bessie Denton and Hattie and
Daisy Murphy were at Poss1mtrot
Sunday.
Several attended the singing Sun
day night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sol Macon.
Mr.. Carl Killion and Maude Nash
were in Possumtrot Sunday.
Lexie Cherry was in Possumtrot
Sunday.
Mrs. Bessie Ezell, of Phillipy, has
returned home from visit to her
sister, Mrs. Jess MARI.
Myrl Irwin visited Birdie Macon
Tuesday afternoon.
Dee Hutcherson was a visitor
with Harry and Amos Macon Sun
day.
Nettie Grady entertained Rollie
Mcbride Sunday.
Jim and Mai Lee, Amos and Birdie
Macon, Zula and Rollie Mcbride,
Myrtle Wyatt and Alfred Carter
went fishing Saturday.
Florence Mcbride, Belle and Les
sic Macon visited Misses Ora and
Ruthie Carter Saturday night.
Little Cody Williams is i'll again.
Jessie Macon is on the sick list |
this week.
Mr.. Sol Macon and son. Joe, are
Mr.. A. T. Pruett.
TESS AND TED.
Call 150 and GER votIr coaf and wood /
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
HICKMAN. KY,

Friday evspg Miss Carrie Reid en-
tertained the ung Girls Club.
Wednesday afternoon from three tt
five Mrs. F. M. Case entertained mum
Der of married ladies at 500.
Friday afternoon Mrs. Henry Sanger
entertained number of friends from
three to five at 500.
Mrs. C. T. Bondurant has returned
from Nashville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Parker, Mesdames
w. ]. Barry, and G. s. Harrison and
Misses Allie Dodds and Leon Barry and
Master Ralph Barnes composed an auto
ing party to Troy, Tenn, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sanger, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. R. Brown, Mrs. B. G. Hale and
DIR. VIM. Bright spent Sunday in Troy,
Tenn.
Miss Homer Green returned Friday
from Nashville.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Reid is in Nashville.
Miss Frankye Reid left Wednesday
for Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco,
and other points in California.
Mrs. F. I. Randle is visiting friends
in Mississippi.
Mrs. ]. o. West spent Sunday in Tip
tonville.
Miss Kate Hackett spent Sunday in
Union City.
Miss Eleanor Spencer, of Union City,
was here this week with Mrs. G. A.
Holcombe.
Mrs. B. G. Hale, Jr., and children are
in Nashville with Miss Mabel TRULY.
Mrs. Kate Burke has returned to
Nashville, after visiting R. A. Tyler
and Miss Marie Brevard.
Miss Rubye Fleming spent Saturday
and Sunday in Union City.
Mrs. Jessie Dillon has returned from
Paducah, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hoehn, of Fresno,
Calf, have been here.
Miss Sue Upton left Saturday for Ca
ruthersville, Mo-, after visiting Mrs. w.
C. Upton.
Mrs. ]. A. Thompson was in Union
City Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant DELPHI, of Louis
vile, were here Sunday, guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Nimrod Walker.
Mrs. ]. P. Wieman is visiting in
Cairo, Ill.
Miss Lou Barry is visiting in St. Louis.
Mrs. H. F. Norton has returned to
after visit to Mrs. w. G.
Upton.
Miss Kate Webb Smith is visiting in
Nashville.
Mrs. R. T. Tyler and Miss Emma
Tyler have returned from St. Louis.
Miss Irene Wheeler, of Hornbeak,
Tenn, is visiting Mrs. Harry Threlkeld.
Mrs. Harry Threlkeld entertained
Tuesday evening at O'Clock luncheon
in honor of Miss Wheeler.
Mrs. Oscar Campbell, of Clinton, Ky,
is a guest of Miss Ben Shaw.
Clarence Reed entertained party of
friends at Walnutlog Sunday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
Hickman Teachers Named.

Hickman, KY, May 15.-At meet
ing of the school board, teachers for
Hickman's public schools for the year
19l5-16 we're elected last week. All of
the present teachers, except Miss Rubye
Fleming, who did not make application
for her place again, were reelected
Miss Vina Carr, OF Halls, Tenn, takes
Miss Fleming's place.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21

Dizziness, vertigo (blind staggers), sal
low complexion, aatulence, are symp.
toms OF torpid liver. No one can fee
well where the liver is inactive. HER.
BINE is powerful liver stimulant. A
dose or two will cause all bilious symp-
toms to disappear. Try it. Price SOC.
Sold by divers Red Cross Drug Store.
ADV,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21
Marriage Licenses.

John H. Collier and Lizzie Sadler
Lexie Ashley and Reggie Smith.
U. o. Whipple and Mrs. Lena Fuz-
zell.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21

Call $50 and get your coal and wood.
Union City Ice & Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-05-21

Telephone Union City Ice & Coal Coz
when you want coal right now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-02
WONDERLAND.

For the first time the secrets OF the
narem of the khediye of Egypt are
revealed. 1t is within the memory or
many people the startling press ac-
counts of the escape from Egypt OF
Ola Humphrey, the Chicago girl. VINO
for q long time was the consort Or
Prince Ibrahim Tousson, nephew or
the khedive and as Princess lbra III
Hassan may some day occupy the
throne of Cleopatra
A thrilling 12-part serial deta'llns
the life story Of this beautiful Chicago
girl, in which she herself appears, VIII
be shown I'm two-reel installments AT
the Wonderland every Wednesday.
Superbly mounted with gorgeous orr
entail settings and supported by
brilliant cast of star photoplayers,
Miss Humphrey, or rather princess
Hassun. who was a well-known actress
before her introduction to harem Ire,
gives q thrilling portrayal OF the most
remarkable series of events ever ex-
perienced by an American woman.
Other feature pictures from the
Universal and General program are
also shown and a thoroughly enjoy
able and we'll balanced entertainment
js assured to everyone. Watch Tor tho
Wonderland's big vaudeville an
nouncement.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-02
CHERISH PEACE But
THEY TALK OF WAR
Richmond on Eve Of Rcun-
ION Thronged With South
ern Veterans.

RICHMOND, Va. Nav 31.-Rich-
mond tonight on the eve Of the
twenty annual reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans, was
thronged with survivors Of the
armies of the south. Assembled
around peaceful camp fires paying
silent tribute to their departed
heroes they contrasted their con
tentment with the turbulent camps
and seething trenches Of Europe
When darkness fell after a day Of
memorial to their comrades who have
gone, thousands who wore the gray
gathered at Camp Henry Carter
Stuart, where the stimulation Of war
made vivid their realization Of the
grim realities across the sea. Every
where the veterans who cherish the
peace at home talked of the war
abroad.
on scores of special trains the
southern hosts poured into Richmond
throughout the day and tonight the
old capital Of the confederacy was
ablaze with light and her streets
thronged with cheering veterans and
reverent youths.
The tablet, dedicated with an ad-
dress by j. Taylor Ellyson Crump,
bore the following inscription:
"a memorial to the Confederate
women Of Virginia, lS61-1S65. The
legislature Of Virginia of 1914 has at
the solicitation of Ladies Hollywood
Memorial association and United
Daughters of Confederacy Of Vir-
ginia placed in perpetual care this
section where lie buried $4,000 con-
federate soldiers"
Another event Of the day was the
unveiing in the Louisiana room Of
the Confederate museum of a bust
of Gen. =. G.. Beauregard, the gift
Of the Junior Confederate Memorial
association Of New Orleans
After the presentation the bust,
which was of bronzed plaster was
accidentally overturned and shat
tered, but assurances We're given by
it's donors that it would be replaced.
Tomorrow the reunion will be in
full semblage, Governor Stuart of
Virginia welcoming the visitors at
the opening session.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-02
COLLEGE PLAYERS
IN GOOD SHOWING
AT the End of the Rain
bow Showed Last Night
to Big Audience.

with an amateur cast of more than
ordinary ability AT the End of the
lAinbow,' presented by the senior
academy class of Henry Kendall at
the Grand theatre brought no little
degree of commentator to a good
house. Miss Margaret Wyndham OF
the Kendall expression department.,
who directed the production, was
snoWered with congratulations at the
close of the performance.
Miss Mildred Witcraft, playing tho
leading role showed remarkable dra-
matte ability. Naturally fitted for the
part a striking beauty having the
ease OF one long accustomed to the
Iootllghts, she won host of ad-
mlrers John Young, the dramatic
nero a football player, had the much
desired dash and bravado of the col
lege favOrite. Ivan Grove, bespec-
tacled on the stage as off, was splen-
ala in the role of a stern lawyer and
councillor.
Frederick Hawley, jr., and Alpha
Blevins, proud bridegroom and bride.
could not well be equalled. Arta HoI.
iahd, taking the temperamental part.
llVed the life of the more than com
monplace life of those whom she saw
IN her literature. Esther Handley
was an excellent imp. Esther Lynn
Monosmith as stepmother Of an am
bilious football hero, was a stumbling
block in the course of his advance.
Lula Belle Phillips, Nina Ermey.
Catherine Acosta and Pearl Berry
man were typical fraternity women"
Cornelta Mills was an unfortunate.
much sought after freshman-with a
conscience. Esther Monasmith left
no stones unturned in the role of
leader of the fall rushing Bill Ed
wards varsity captain; De Voine
Davidson, secretary, and Genevieve
Petit and Mildred King finished out
a cast of local talent which has sell
dom been equaled on a Tulsa stage
The net profit of the production
will be used by the class in purchas-
ng' suitable class memorial for the
college library. The amount Will eX-
'eed one hundred dollars.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-02
THE HERALD OFFICE
SAPULPA BLOWN Up
Dynamite Placed in Build
ing; Lawless Element Is
Blamed for Act.
Special TO The World.

Special to The World.
SAPULPA, Okla, May Sl.-Shortly
before midnight tonight the building
in which the Herald is located was
wrecked by a dynamite mine. Fire
which broke out Immediately was
checked before heavy damage was
done.
A preliminary Investigation showed
that u quantity Of uitro-gly cerine had
been carefully placed under the
printing press in the office and evil
IDENTIFY set off by the means of long
fuse. Around the press and every
thing in the rear Of the building was
saturated with kerosene, which added
to the rapid flight Of the flames The
press was heavily damaged, as well as
other machinery in the building.
The Herald for months has waged
bitter campaign against the alleged
gambling ana bootleGging element and
charges were freely made tonight
laying the blame Of the dynamiting
plot to that class.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-02
SIX KILLED IN AN
AUTO TRUCK WRECK
Nineteen Injured When Car Took Leap
Over EmbankmcLt; Accident Oc-
CURED in Dark Spot.

DALLAS, Tex, May 8l.-six per
sons, three OF them children. we're
KILLED and nineteen more or less seri-
ously injured late tonight when a
,,nrge passenger auto truck fell over n
nlsh embankment about five miles
east OF Dallas.
me party was returning from an
entertainment at Buckners orphan
nome, seven miles east Of this city,
ana the driver OF the auto truck. 1t is
eoiu, ran 700 close to the edge of the
road while turning aside TO allow nm
automobile % pass. The accident oc-
CURED in Il very dark spot. The dead:
taith Culp, II years old
Frances Payne, 22.
Phoebe Ballinger Z
Robert Corpenlng. ii.
Roscoe Hamilton, "a.
Alex Mckay. ~.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-02
Prcsbytcrians Won't Unite.

LONELAND, May 3l.-The posi-
bility Of uniting at this time with
other churches Of the Presbyterian
doctrine was eliminated today by the
general assembly Of the United Pres
byterian church when an adverse re-
port Of the committee on bills and
ovcrturcs was adopted.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-27
DOWAP0UR At GREELEY
TWO INCHES OF RAIN FALLS IN
LESS THAN AN HOUR.
Lightning and Wind Worst Known In
History Of County. But Damage
III. Was Slight.

wes,ern Newspaper Union News Service
Greeley.-Two inches of rain fell
here in less than an hour. The light
ming and wind were the worst known
in the history OF the county. The
storm zone extended from Carr clear
to the south edge OF the county, over
a strip about forty miles wide. There
was some hail in Greeley. but no
heavy damage was done. The light
ming struck hay stacks and outhouses.
but there was no loss OF life SO far as
has been reported
The water ran from six to eight
inches deep in the streets. the sewer
being unable to take care Of 1t. The
cellars Of many of the business houses
were flooded. and one business house
had foot Of water on the first floor.
In the vicinity Of Num- there was a
heavy hail storm. similar to the one
the day before, and much damage was
done to crops of all kinds.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-27
cort.. po... Get. Alleged slayer.

.Cortez.-Joe spat, one Of the Ital.
ans wanted for the murder Of John
.Jikeno at ,Perrin's Peak near Durango
IN the night Of Aug. IA, was captured
oy a posse composed of Henry Craw-
ord. sheriff of Montezuma county, Al
Morrison and Marshal Mcconnell OF
Dolores, near Bear creek. thirty-five
niles northeast Of Cortez. Deputy
Sheriff Jordan Of Dolores had section
men watch the railroad and they re-
ported two men near Bear creek who
answered the description Of the al
eyed murderers. At Bear creek the
posse hid In brush. and soon Spat
came out, hunting food. He was cap
:ured without difficulty, protesting In.
aocence and blaming Philip Tavinio
for the deed. A bloody razor was
.ound In his possession. Jikeno's body
sas cut In number Of places. Philip
rravino escaped, in thick underbrush-
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-27
WILL AERoPLANEs STOP WAR
orrviils Wright 10. Moved to Gay He
Likes to Think So,
Anyhow.

Did you ever stop to think that
there Ii very definite reason why the
present war I'm Europe has dragged
along for. a year with neither side
gaining much advantage over the
other? The reason. as I figure 1t out.
is aeroplanes. Orville Wright writes
in Golfers. In consequence OF the
scouting work done by the flying ma
chimes. each side knows exactly what
the opposition forces are doing.
There is little chance for one army
to take another by surprise. Napoleon
won wars by massing his troops at un-
expected places. The aeroplane has
made that impossible. 1t has equal
lied information. Each side has such
complete knowledge of the others
movements that both sides are Obliged
to crawl into trenches and fight by
means of slow. tedious routine rather
than by quick, spectacular dashes.
My impression is that before the
present war started the army experts
expected 1t to be matter of few
weeks or. at most, a few months. To-Day
1t looks as II 1t might run into years
before one side can dictate terms.
Now, nation that may be willing to
undertake war lasting few months
may well hesitate after engaging in
one that will occupy years.
The daily cost Of a great war is of
course stupendous. When this cost
runs on for years the total is likely to
be SO great that the side which wins
nevertheless loses. War will become
prohibitively expensive. And the
scouting work in flying machines will
be the predominating factor, as It
seems to me. in bringing this about.
like to think SO, anyhow.