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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
FISTS AND BAYONETS
FORCE GERMANS BACK
British Official Eyewitness Tells of Costly Effort to Capture
Trenches of Allies Along La Rassee Canal
300 Bodies Left in Entang led Wire

casualties IN this part OF the hSh5
were comparatively light.
"Meanwhilc. on the south OF the
canal The a.ruggie ,aS iercely con
tested throughout the day. The Ger.
mans advancing along the main road
wore caught by the fire OF our machine
guns ald lef' the ground Uttered win
dead bodies To the estimated number OF
500. and as they came along the ran
way embankment they were also sub
iected to machine gun fire and SUI
fered greatly. But. rs has been said,
they managed 10 penetrate our line at
one point. By counter attack. how
ever. undertaken about p. m, IN CO.
operation with the French, the Allies
drove them back Though we did not
win back our original position. we es-
tablished ourselves in fresh line close
behind il
"A great part Of the area where this
fighting took place consists OF brick
fields. where the adycrsarics fought
hand TO hand. During inc day %e
captured hfty-thrce prisoners, nclud-
ING two officers.
The total casualties Of the Germans
arc reported % have amounted 10 con
sidcrabiy more than ZOO in their efor;
against our line. Against the French
also. TO the south Of US. their attacks
were repulsed with slaughter. They
also made an attack in some strength
on the French to the east of Ypres, in
the neighborhood of Zonnebeke. Here
they we're repulsed with ease in an
abortiye attempt at surprise. leaving
300 dead bodies hanging on their wire
entanglements.
an Givenchy village the fighting was
of the most desperate nature, being ~
many cases at close quarters. On the
whole. it may be said that January %
was a bad day for the enemy in this
portion Of their line. They paid very
dearly for the one small gain in ground
they achieved"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

London. Jan. II. "Our men ~ many
cases fought v..h bayooets n their
hands. and oven Knocked OUT many Ger
mans with their fists. A story h. 'old
If one man WHO broke into house
leld by eight Germans, bayoneted four
of them and captured the rest while
ne continued TO suck at his clay pipe.
say. the official eyewitness with the
British evolutionary force in de
scription Of the battle of January 20.
when the Germans attacked the Brit
ish north and south Of La BaSsee
Canal. and captured some OF their
trenches. which the French official re-
port t. day says have all been re-
taken.
The battle. which commenced early
in tle morning. was preceded by the
Usual artillery duel.
AT o'cloch in the morning. says
the eyewitness. "the Germans launched
an assault against the British and
French on the south Of the canal. and
al one point penetrated our lines.
About the same time they strongly
attacked our troops at Givenchy, north
of the canal. and passing over our
front trenches temporarily gained i
foothold n the place. But As their IN
fantry surged forward through the
village our men met them with cold
steel. killing 100 with the bayonet.
The fighting then proceeded for
some hours at close quarters, but by
noon VIC had reoccupied the whole Of
cur original trenches around the vii
iago. The Germans showed me utmost
in this quarter. deliver
ing no less than five attacks on the
northeast corner Of Givenchy. In these
attacks their losses were very heavy.
several scattered bodies which had
succeeded in penetrating our line be
ing killed practically to man. Our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
king GEORGE SEES
Sir JOHN FRENCH
Official London Waits on
British General on
Secret Visit.

London. Jan. Again unknown 10
the British public. Sir John French,
commander in chief Of the British
forces in France and Belgium, has
paid another flying visit 30 London, con-
fcrrcd with the King and the War
Council. and returned TO the front with
out . word Of his trip appearing m the
ncwspapers. Contrary 10 precedent
the King called on Sir John al his resi-
dc0Cc. o. lancaster Gate. W. instead
of SIR John going 20 Buckingham RAJ
zee.
SIR John crossed the Channel and
reached London on Tuesday morning,
January y. Dressed i'm a brown suit
and = derby. no one recognized MN
either on the train from the coast or
when he stepped from motor car IN
front Of his house.
His first caller was Premier Asqulth,
who remained about an hour Inc
Premier was followed BY Winston
Churchill. First Lord Of the Admiralty,
and he by David Lloyd George.
II was evening and dark when IN"
King arrived By motor. No one knew
Of his coming. and there was no crowd
10 gree. him. ], is doubtful even
whethcr SIT Johns butler for the mo-
mer. recognized ;he distinguished VS.
For more than an hour the King re-
NAMED with Sir John IN p conference
in which they alone participated. What
thew discussed it viii remain for some
future chronicler Of the war to DIS
close. Lordon's dim street lamps wer'
lighted when the King left. His De
parture was as unostentatious as his
Tbo next day Sir John. dressed in
tho same brown syit and wearing the
same derby. took train from Charng
Cross station for Dover. There he
boarded cruiser for Calais. 10 guar
against mine. or sudden ATTACK uc.
stroycr preceded the crulSer. ana al
.csrb eidc of her steamed battlcship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
KAISER HOLDS BACK
CARS TELEGRAM

rc.rogrsd. Jan. 3l-Thc Official
Messenger" publishes the following.
The German government has pub
lishcd several kilograms which the I'm
pcror of Russia exchanged with En-
pcror William before the war. Among
these kilograms. nevertheless IS one
Which was not published dispatch
from his Russian majesty, dated July
%. 1914. containing a proposition 20
submi, the Austro-Servian conflict TO
the Hague Tribunal.
This has an appearance OF a desire
in Germany 20 pass over in silence the
attempt to prevent .hc approaching
collision. which the Russian Emperor
made three days before the war which
Germany declared against US. In we"
Of This the Minister of Foreign Affairs
is authorized 20 publish the telegram
mentioned. Of which this is the text:
".Thanls for your concllatory and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
l7S PEERS SERVING
IN BRITISH ARMY

London. Jan. "a. There are rs peers
serving in the British army, including
eight dukes, ten marQulses. slAty-one
carls. twenty two Nfscounts and sev-
cnty-seven barons. the Earl Of Az
uesley. Viscount Hawardcn end Lord
Congicton have been killed in battle,
and the Duke Of RoXburghe. the Mar
ouises of Northampton and Tweed
dale. the Earl of Leven and Lords
Gerard and Somers have been wounded.
while the Earls of Erne and Stair have
heen taken prisoners by the Germans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

During the disorder cries Of "Shame.
Prince Won Bulow has bought you, you
supporters of AUSTRIA" rose from the
Finding that the police could not
properly handle the situation, troops
were called out and restored order.
After this incident the snti-neutrslists
attempted to approach the Austrian
Embassy, crying Down with Austria. y
"Down with Germany" Long Live
France!" and Long Live the War!"
The troops again had to be called
upon 20 dispense the crowds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

friendly telegram. Inasmuch as the Of
fetal message presented to-day oy your
ambassador TO my minister was con
veyed in a very different tone, beg
YOU to explain this emergency. 1t
would be right to give over the Austro-
Servian problem to the Hague, Confer,
ence. trust in your wisdom and
friendship"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
Ohio Society to Dine Feb. O.

The annual dinner dance OF the ONO
Soc,o,v Of New York will he held at me
Hotel Biltmore on February :, At o:"o
o,cIock The entertainment committee
with headquarters at the Waldorf, CON
sists OF Frank :. Stelling, chairman;
William J. Coleman, Frank y. Whltlns'
Edward L. Gauche and John +. Aospy'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
GERMANS TO CURTAIL
CROP OF BEET ROOTS

Amsterdam via London. Jan. 81
The Federal Council has decided ac-
cording to the "Norddeutschc ZeitunE,'
to curtail by one-quarter the legal re-
strictions on the cultivation OF beet
root for the current year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
BAKERS OF BERLIN
MUST CUT OUTPUT
Cologne Apothecaries Only May
Be Allowed to Sell Wheat
Bread.

Conenhagen. Jan. 3l.-The Berlin cor
respondent Of the "Berlingske Ildende y
telecraphs that the municipalities OF
oreater Berlin in conference decided
that bakers must restrict their produc-
tons 70 10 per cent Of the present out
nut in order to enforce the decrease IN
the consumption of bread.
The correspondent adds that IN CO.
Ioque il has been decided in the future
than only rye bread must be baked for
general use. with sufficient wheaton
bread for the sick Of the town. Should
this regulation be contrayened IN such
n degree As to call for attention ar
engagements will be made whereof
apothccaries will have a monopoly OF
the right to sell wheat bread.
Vienna. Jan. 81 The Vienna Lei-
tung" publishes ministerial decree
ordering that henceforth bread may
contain no more than 80 per cent OF
-four or rye meal.
The remaining ingredients must CON
sist Of substitutes. such as barley
maize, oats, rice or potatoes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
BRITISH REOCCUPY
GROUND THEY LOST
Germans Also Report TAX
ing Some Trenches
from the French.
CANADIANS KILLED
IN LA BASSEE DEFENCE
Kaiser Said To BE Concentrating
Troops or User Front to
Test Allies Lines.

Paris. Jan. 81. F~ccpt .r The neigh
borhood o. Ia Bassce and in the A
come. whore the German, have re-
sum-d their attac's. artillery has been
the only arm engaged or The western
front. The Germans ,sy they have
captured some trenches near Ia Bas-
see. while the British appear to have
reoccupied all the ground which had
been temporarily lost.
The statement issued this afternoon
said:
"Thc struggle during the day Of the
goth was confined on almost every
'front.' TO ARTILLERY comDats. Tho can
nonadng was very intense on one I'D"
or the other at numerous points. Car
artillery has everywhere secured the
advantage.
Before La Basscc 81" British army
re,ook all the trenchce which it mo-
meatarily lost. The Gegmal- have
caunonaded the bcItry and church Of
Fonduevillers ito the south oil ArraS 10
In the sectors Of Arras. Koye. SOS
sons. Rheims and Perthcs our batteries
have destroyed two Of the enemy.
rieces. several field works. a certain
number Of lance bombs and dispersed
several concentrations Of troops, b.
vouacs and conveys.
I'm the Argonne. in tho wood. OF la
Crurie where our troops were obliged,
on the Goth. to retreat slightly. as al
rcady reported. the Germans yesterday
delivered. near Foutairc MAZDA. 5, three
new attack. which were repuised.
From the Argonnc TO the Nosgc,S
tboro has heor 70 change. We hold
notably near BadonyiIlcr, the village
Of Arcomort. which the Germans claim
TO have occupied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
Facing Combined Armies
# Dual Monarchy aud
the Kaiser.
EXPECTED TO
AFFECT WHOLE WAR
Germany MaSsing Troops
m Rumanian and Ser
Wan Frontiers.


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,, have Che assistance Of the
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Germs.
o-oIs c'c'''''.
p..5es i-ts. the Russian reports as
....,. Odd. r,.-.r...a.v tghtiuC has
..--s8 -- t.c advantage OF Russia ana
..l.,,s and GUNS have been
no.
stirred
Simultaneously the Advertisements
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s't ''.'' -r--...,
ans between hNN'N '''" "''" '"'''l
..-., % prevent am attempt by the
Cd. ,r.sa-t them. and on the
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e., ,.ls "a hand In The fight
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

London. Jan. 3l.-A Reuter- dispatch
from Northeastern France says:
princess Patricia's light infantry,
the frat of the Canadian contingent TO
reach the front. took part IN the de-
fence Of the British trenches near La
Rassec, which were attacked by the
Germans on January %, and lost Tour
men. killed. ard a number wounded.
"Thp nest day Lieutenant Price. OF
the Canadians. vas killed while leading
his companv into = trench, ana anoihef
officer named Pearson Is reported 10
have been killed. =
"The Canadians took ? number o.
German prisoners and inflicted severe
losses on a landsturm regiment, which
attacked their trenches
Amsterdam via London, Jan. o. .-
Large numbers of German troops deS-
tined for the Ypres front have been
concentrated. according to the "Iele-
graf" Fresh troops with war ma
terials arc reported to be assembling
on the User front, and activity on the
Ostend Railway is taken to indicate
that another serious effort viii be made
&c break through the Allies lines IN
Flanders.
The "TcIegrsaf" prints report that
1000 mutinOus German troops have
been transferred from Roulers 10 the
eastern front.
Berlin. Jan. 81 (by wireless to Say
Vile. y. Y.D.-The following statement
was issued to-day at army headquar-
tiers:
I'm Flanders yesterday there were
artillery duels only.
AT Cuinchy, south of the. hlghroadi
between La Bassec and Bethune. ana
near Carency, northwest OF ArraS, the
Germans took some French trenthGS.
"On the East Prussian frontler there
wore no events OF importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

-1uos. D.. GALLAGHER. Gsn1 Agent.
l.. q. kOHTI. Asst Gent hgrn'.
4. q. KOHr/. Marine Gen1 agent
". ~. BREEDING. General agent
B.. :. LINI>G>TON. Asst Gent Ase"'.
CHICAGO. Ills. 1s5 ". jackson bou'e H.
NEW IOKk. 1856 Beaver street
BOSTON. 10 kilby street.
PHILNDEI.PHIA. 226 Walnut street.
SAN FRANCISCO, SOL California II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

WESTERN BHhN'H. 80,
-, ~. .J,,L,on Bouie'd. chicago HIS
pN,IttC BENNtH. -,
SOL California ~, nan ''""'
MARINE DEPARTMENT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01
a small charge for diterations)

A serviceable well-made hose, with
double soles, heels and toes, and high
splicing. In black. tan. white and gray.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

Finely made sweater garments, in dark
Oxford, maroon, navy brown, and light
gray Several weights. Sizes SO to 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-01

total styles all of them this Mahogany
and tan Russia cosk black kid metal calf and novelty
hraton shoes with gun metal and cloth mahogany
Russia vamps and assortment of distinctive foot
wear which style and assured
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29
IMPROVE
-MENT is PROBABLE

Net only do we look for big adj
vancss in the war order stocks that
indirectly interests US III Audubon
County but we are becoming more
and more of the opinion that con-
ditions will soon be favorable for
an advance in the general market.
This means that with record crops
at high prices, with more money for
speculative purposes than ever be-
fore, with the worlds hords of gold
coming to our banks and vaults,
and with immense war orders to
start the industrial ball rolling, we
look for p ronounced business re-
vival this fall.
We expect no more declines i'll
stocks not even if we break with
Germany, as is not improbable.
OF course if Germany should de-
clare war on US and should send
some OF her new and wonderful sub
marines to prowl up and down our
coast to destroy our few remaining
ships net destl Dyed by the La Fall
lete. Shipping bill-we might mod
ify our opinion in regard to bust
ness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS

Every week this paper, and every
other paper in the country, has !.
number OF errOrs-typographi cal
and otherwise. That's one of the
reasons a good many people thii k
the editor should have been a black
smith. But what OF the editors
viewpoint? If there's one thing bet
ter calculated to turn rosy youth
to dodder-old age than, for instance
get death notices and weather pre-
dictions mixed so that the darned
thing comes out i'm the paper Mrs.
William Williams died last night.
She has gone where it is-116 de-
temperature tomorrow well-we' d
like to know what it is Maybe You
think it pleasant to walk down the
street and hear some grinning i
dot with a head like German pam
cake and a brain like am added egg
holding up the sheet to caustic cri-
etSioui anu Lie SuuloI w CoHoSiOuS-
less scorn Maybe you think it nice
to hear some member of the vacuum
family remark that the editor must
make up his paper with a shovel
Or some pinhead Percy wonder why
the editor doesn't learn how to set
type. No doubt you think it eXcru.
ciatimgly delicious when an item an
nouncing that Miss Mary Merryyale
is to be led to the altar gets into
the paper as lied by halter" Fun
! ny isn't it? Yes It is. 1t depends ON
the~point Of view. Some people may
think paralyzed man, with the itch
is the height OF the ridiculous, but
what does the paralyzed man think
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

about it? We are all apt to make
mistakes. Don't forget that. What
would you think If the, editor put
some OF your mistakes into the pa
per? Remember when John Ditto.
who shaves himself, came to church
with a fine patch of whiskers ON his
chin which he had overlooked. And
when Miss Nero let the shoe string
on her switch hang down her back ?
And how Elder Grimes caught the
tail of his long coat over the neck
OF the bottle in his hind pocket and
Went down the street showing that
sometimes the strongest in faith
are weakest im the flesh But we
have no intention of telling these
things. AS an editor we wouldn't he
mucls OF a hair-pin il we were bent
that way. Just remember, though,
that we are all prone to errors. and
the next time you see something in
the paper which you regard as a.
SUI e sign of the editors feeble
mindedness, just say the devil did
it, and, by heck, We'll back you up.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29
LET THE LAW
HAVE FULL SWING

1t was darkish night and a
little stormy, when Tom Trespass
and Refer Pilfer beset Mr. Well
mans pear trees. Having filled their
wallets, they crawled snug under
the garden wall. and sat munc-
ing their predatory booty, every bit
as safe as thieves in mill. But all
at once, bounce came Ben Clincher
and seized them. There was no re-
lief Wellman was resolved that the
law should take its course, and he
was justified by every one. This is
the only way to deal with these
night Williams, that more or less in
fest every neighborhood When you
once get the grab of them, hold
tight, and let the watermelon law,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29
THAT HOME GROWN
TOMATO OF SIS

You may sing as you will of the APP
pie of gold
That was thrown at fair Helena's
feet;
Hesperidan fruit was renowned, we
are told,
And the kind that the gods liked
to eat.
But of all luscious offerings this
takes the cake
We can praise it indeed to the
skies;
1t was laid on the desk of We hard
working scribe
That homegrown tomato of Sis.
Lovely Eve in the garden was
tempted, they say.
By an apple of knowledge so round
And the Canaan grown grapes How
much did they weigh?
That the children of Israel found.
But this big tomato, gift to We ed
It's tribute we certainly prize
Dawy fresh from.the farm as it lay
on our desk
That homegrown tomato of Sis.
No dollhouse production, but ripen-
ed till red
BY the sun that so cordially. shone
From the heavens; by sweet-scented
rains it was fed;
In the old river bottom twas grown
Many thanks, and God bless you, ST
shake once again.
Our true feelings we do not dis
guise
When we say that in Eden no
fruit could compare
With that home grown tomato of
Sis.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29
A Medicin' Chest For 25c,

In this chest you have an excel
lent remedy for Toothaehe, Bruises,
Sprains, Stiff Neck, Backache, Neu-
ralgia, Rheumatism and for most
emergencies. Oae Zoe. bottle of Sloa
Imminent does it all-this because
these ailments are symptoms, not
diseases, ard are caused by conges-
ton and inflammation. If you doubt
ask those who use Slcan's Liniment,
or better till, buy a Csc. bottle
and prove it. All Druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29
Cons ipatition Causes most ills.

cumulated waste in your thirty
feet of bowels causes absorption of
p9fson tends to produce fevers upset
d g1astion. You belch gas, feel stuffy
irritable, almost cranky. 1t init you
it's your condition. Eliminate this
poisonous waste by taking L or 2
DR.. Kings New Life Pills tonight
Enjoy full free bowel movement in
the morning-you feel SO grateful. {
an original bottle containing SO pill
from your Druggist to-day for 25c.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

as it is called, have full swing up
on them. What" says farmer
Simpkins, shall man willingly
tug, toll and sweat over his fields
and gardens through the summer
for the sport of rascally and das-
tardly night pilferers? No, no, no,
1 say. When once you can put
your finger upon the thievish dog
who steals into your orchard while
you lie reposing and unsuspecting
and robs you of the fair fruits of
your industry and toll, say, whan
you have the scoundrel, hold hin
fast. " old Almanac.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

Herman Barnholdt, and Mrs. Doll
spoo and son, George. autoed to
Walnut, Sunday. From There Mr..
Bornholdt went to Avoca to spend
the day with his relatives but Mrs.
Spoo and SON remained in the for
mer city for visit with old-time
friends. They returned to Extra in
the evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs Jesse E. McElfresh,
who We're married in Atlantic, last
Friday at high noon, are now at
home on farm located eight and
one-half miles northeast of this city
The bride was formerly Winifred
Bell of Atlantic and was highly es-
teemed by her friends. That pros
perity and happiness may be theirs
is the wish of their many friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

The Christian people had a splend
id time, Tuesday evening, in spite
of the rainy weather. They were to
have had a social on the lawn at
the Hugh Smith home that even
ing, but We're compelled to seek
shelter on account of the dampness.
4 large crowd met in the church
basement and thay all say they
had glorious time
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

Hartkof and Marvin Williams, ali
of whom are Atlantic citizens came
out Sunday forenoon, stayed all
day and enjoyed the hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Doe at their
home on Washington Ave. They all
came out in two cars, ten of them
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

Mrs. o. A. Andersen is expected
to arrive here the latter part of
this week from Lidderdale to visit
her parents, George Paige and wife.
On her return home she will take
her two daughters who have been
staying at the Paige home. during
their parents sojourn through Colo
RADIO.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-07-29

DIR. and MIS-. R. A. Lantz autoea
over from Anita, Thursday OF last
week for a short visit with friends
and look after business interests.
Mr.. Lantz is much improved in
health and reports that he will az
gain make Extra his home in the
near future. We are indeed glad
to Welcome these good people pack
in our midst,