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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Home. Sweet Home

Wife-What. going out again to-
night7
Husband-Yes. dear. Going ont oc-
casionally. YOU know, heightens the
pleasure OF staying home when one
gets the chance to.
Wife-But you go out so often.
Husband--Well it's a pleasure that
really requires a great deal OF height
ening.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
suoues,ed a Dental cOmpromise.

Boss. dis yuh toof am mighty nigh
KILN me-" walled Brother Oggy.
How much viii it cost TO have de
blame thing pulled out?"
Fifty cents" replied the dentist.
But. loogy yuh. sab! l hasn't got
but kuawtah TO nah name KANT
yo-all pull il out half way for dat?'-
Kansas City Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Same Thing.

"Oh, dear must do something to
reduce my weight weigh q hun
dred and sixty"
Stripped"
We'll. IN my dancing frock."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
AFTERNOON FR0CK or SILK
fleur-de-Peehe ouVetyne Is Employed
Tor Costume That Is Decidedly
Attractive.

Afternoon frock Of Fleur-de peche
silk duvetyne.
Inc bodice Is kimono with long
htted sleeves The neck Is 'V'-shaped
ana trimmed over the front with a
simulated reyers OF applique lace.
that also makes the small de medicl
collar.
The draped grdle IL OF the same
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

What reason have you for assert
Ing that Love isn't blind?"
Well. I've noticed that his bland
est smiles are all for the prettiest
girls
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
a GAY Dresser.

your husband doesn't care for
quiet effects"
Not in the least. Kept ne out al
day yesterday hunting through the
shops for a plaid collar button. -
Louisville Confessional
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
NAM school Chndren Are sieLly.

Children who are delicate. feverish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
eweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver. md are recommended
for comp aiming children. pleasant remedy
for worms. Used by Mothers for 26years. At
all Druggists, 15c Sample FREE. Address,
A. 3. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Makes a Difference.

There is no sadder sight to me-"
said the Socialist orator, than the la
borers empty dinner pail"
"Shure," said a man in the crowd.
shot all depinds on whether it's imp
rs before IN loon hour or after"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

refreshing. ! felt
heavy and sleepy
after meals. was
always nervous
and tired. had a
bitter taste in my
mouth, was dizzy,
h a d n oatin z
specks before my
eyes. was always
thirsty. had a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
The Mourner.

Does your wife grieve much over
her first husbands death?"
Not so much as ] do. Baltimore
Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Now You Know.

Tell me. do won IN dress for the
men or for each other"
For both: for the men TO admire,
and for each other to envy"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
After the Meeting.

Orators Wife-Did the people APP
paud9
Orator with bitterness)-App
They made less noise than a rubber
heel in feather bed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Helpful Advice.

Some OF these social workers.
evolve some profound theories.
What now"
This one advises the poor 70 mod.
ify the cost Of living by purchasing
their stun in barrel lots"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Clerk-This is the best burglar
alarm MADE The burglar no sooner
enters the hose than it alarms the
residents.
Customer-Haven't you got one that
will alarm the BURGLAR Boston Eve
ming Transcript
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
UnfaiIinQ Courtesy.

The convict who escaped was one
OF the most polite men in the prison. 4"
Yes: even when lie knocked the
guard down. he said. Excuse the lib
erty I'm taking.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Lace on Sprino Hats.

Laces play an interesting part on
the picturesque big hats for spring.
Cream lace is especially good on black
shiny straw.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Wronu SpSSns.

Store Proprietor-What has become
OF that clerk we hired last week?
Department Manager had to fire
him.
incompetent?
Nope. Too much of a joker"
Il don't understand
Miss Giddigad telephoned for a
spoonholder and he asked her II a
hammock would do. Youngstown
Telegram.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Which. 70 Be Decided Later.

she-But II can't live on my in
come and you can't live on yours,
where would be the advantage OF our
marrying?
lie (thoughtfully)-Well. by put
ting oor incomes together. one OF ne
vould be able 20 live. at any rate.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
The Side Of the Skirt.

At the sides OF the skirts the great.
est changes have taken place. Gath
ers. plaits. circular insets and even
pockets are introduced.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Every woman's estimate OF the sex
IS confirmed by the fact that the devil
is a man.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
A Mean Question.

have been TO consult beauty
coctor about my complexion"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
Had a Reason.

Cat-Doesn't her singing move you?
Nip-It did once, when lived in
the next hat.-Town Topics.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red. Weak. wstery
Hyes and Granulated Kyelidsi No smarung-
Just I'VE comfort. Write for Book of the Rye
81 mail Free. Murine kye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Wash day is smile day II you use Red
Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore
the best made. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

MIR. f. c. Case OF Welcome Lake.
Pa, writes: Il suffered with Back
ache and Kidney Trouble. My head
ached. my sleep was broken and I'M
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

material. fastened with a huge violet
poppy.
Three tunics bordered with founces
of applique
The small skirt is plain and round
model
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America,
therefore the best. delights the housew lie.
All good grocers. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
ALIENS rooT-EAsE for the TROOPS

over 10000 packages Of Aliens Foo. Ease, tbe
autseptic powder 10 shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops a.
the Front because IL rests the feet. gives iD-
slant relief 20 Corns and Bunions. hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
sold everywhere, pc Try 10 TODAY. Don'i
accept any ga bstitute. Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23
His Stannlinn-

Is he successful as writer OF SEN
satioral iterature?"
is he? Why. he has no inferior"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Marriage is the mon~.ony that re-
heves the excitement OF life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

A wise man guesses a womans age
ten years too young
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Dampness caused by woman's
tears is always oppressive.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

The old, manyseamed covert coat
has come back, but with difference
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

Some men are pleasant To talk to
and disagreeable to listen TO.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

could, of course, be prepared in the
same manner IL desired
The surface OF the lid is first slight.
ly padded with a thin layer of cotton
wool and then covered with figured
silk. This Is done by turning the ma.
terial over the edges OF the lid and
fastening II on just inside with a
strong adhesive. The silk is also fast
ened on az the back of the box in the
same way, thus Strengthening the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-23

From Mrs. Maria Irwin, Peru, NY.

PERU N.Y. Before took Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetal
pound Vas very irregular and had much pain. had Il
children, and felt out all the time This splendid
helped nothing else had done and am thankful e,
that took it"-Mrs MARIA IRWIN, RID. J. Peru, NY.
The Press., 1915-11-17

Cost and results tell the story.
Residence Telephone Service costs
little and is of value every day in the
year.
The Press., 1915-11-17

Weekly.
Fresh
Sailed
Jordan
Almonds
Best Quality Only
Soc b.
Campo Brothers
Campo Brothers
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

CMaster un6er this head 10 cents line.l
For LaHies' and Children's Underwear
md Hosiery, also for Outing Flannels,
Table Linens. etc, see the Boston Dry
Goods store.
Mrs. Noel Pease wishes to announce
Chat she has full line of samples OF
Buckley Bros. Co. dress goods, table
Anen and handkerehiefs, formerly car
ied by Mrs..Nettie Symonds. A postal
gill bring them TO your door.
wax Over Shoes at The Modern
Clothing Co., opposite post office.
t--Chesbro's Liquid Corn Plaster for
sale at w. Z. Hanley 4 Cos.
Where's, our Father In his all-wise
Providence has called to his rest our be-
loved brother, Geo g Parkess, we would
cherish the memory of his exemplary
character as. q devoted husband and "a
Their and q valued member OF our chapter.
That we tender our love and sympathy
to his widow and daughter.
That we enter these resolutions In the
columns OF The Press.
That they shall be recorded in the
books 0f Baker Chapter and copy sent
his fArssly.
CARRIx L. CLARK,)
LILA G. BIssETT. Committee.
JOHN A. FOSTER,
The Press., 1915-11-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

i Myriad Rebekah lodge will have
lis regular meeting this evening.
Miss Edith Cushman has taken tn.
pssftfou in Robertson's store left By
Miss Marjorie Mullins.
Additional space for storing the
various books, ETC., of the town clerk ,;
Office is being made by the building
of q good sized closet adjoining Mr..
Fisk's Office in the National Bank
building.
The ball to be given by the Stafford
Business Mems association Thanks
giving night will be a full dress
event, and is in charge of the ex-
ecutive committee of the association
who have purchased a piano for the
club rooms.
When the teachers meet tomorrow
nc 3 O'Clock in the assembly room of
the high school, Miss Jennie Denehey
Of the Willimantic Normal school
will speak on 1.-THE Art of Question
ing" These meetings are held once
q month throughout the scholastic
year
The Italian band will have it's
first annual banquet on Sunday begin
ming at IL o'clock. Prof. Sbraccia
wilt be ON hand and will have his
charges give a number of selections
during the afternoon. In view that
the observance Of st. Cecelia's birth
day comes on Monday. the AID, and
because she was the patron saint of
musicians, the organization choose
the day in question. They intend
TO have the banquets of future years
on Sundays nearest the day of her
birth.
Work on the skating rink, under
the direction of William WINNINGS is
being pushed rapidly and the COM
plstion is only a matter of a little
more than a week. As is generally
known the rink measures 100 by 200
feet When finished it will be q per-
be terraced and at each of the four
corners an electric light pole will
be set up with a bulb of sufficient
power 60. insure veil lighted arena.
Jnzk how water will be let in for the
ice layers has not been definitely de-
cided upon as yet, but ii is likely that
the rectangle will be flooded with
water from the nearby river. In the
summer time the place will be used
as q tennis court.
The Press., 1915-11-17

Stafford.
Miss Flora Rabideau returned Tues
day evening from an extended visit
with relatives in Canada.
Invitations will soon be- issued for
the Thanksgiving dance Thursday
evening, Nov. "a, in Memorial hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. 9. B. Prince of
Paterson, N. j., were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. 81. Bray over the
week end.
:, Mrs. VIM. Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin Fuller and daughter, Vera,
were last week the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Austin Witt.
Topic for the Y. p. O. u, next
Sunday evening is, Thanksgiving
Sunday, an evening with the Psalms. I"
Leader, Frederick B. Glover.
The Press., 1915-11-17
Regular meeting I. o. R. M. Thurs.

Regular meeting I. o. R. M. Thur
day evening.
Mrs. F. g. Sanford has been visit
ing in Norwich for few days.
Regular meeting of Mineral Spring
lodge, <. of p, Friday evening.
Manchester is coming over her
Saturday afternoon 20 hi try and trir
the local eleven.
Mrs. A. Coleman will go to Spring
field next Monday where she will
spend the winter.
| A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Panoiera in the johnson hos
pital Thursday morning.
John Sena has taken over tn
Garvais property on Main street. HI
intends to rent the store.
Mrs. Agnes Kelley of Hartford ha
been appointed oonservator over he1
brother, James Hampston. ...
Mrs. J. Allen Fits and son, Rober
of Rochdale, Mass, were guests O.
relatives over Sunday. .ss-r
Enough was cleared at the Athletic
association benefit dance. in Society
hall, to make the local gridiron war
riors even with the game. - .''
Mrs W. P. Buck and Miss Florence
Washburn were at New Bedford.
Mass last week for the Southern
Conference Woman's Home Missionary
society convention.
The body of Emerson Dickinson,
who died in Hartford Saturday, was
brought here fur burial yesterday
afternoon in the lot of Horatio Ellis
in the Springs cemetery. Rev. Wal
ter P. Buck officiated at the grave.
DIR. Edwin ". Bishop, formerly
pastor of the local Congregations
recently of the Park church,
Grand Rapids, Mich has accepted
q call to the Porter church at Brock
ton. Mass, where he is now located.
Charles Edwards was ARE ted Satur-
day night for non-support of his
family He was not brought to plea,
through the influence of his wife,
and Promised to look after her and
his children in the future. His case
was continued for six months, pend
ing the fulfllment of his promise.
The relay team representing Wes-
leyan of Middletown at the fair has
been disqualified from the A. A. U.
headquarters in NewYork. The second
place medals have been returned ard
the members of the Stafford team will
have them by returning the third
place medals to the local athletic
....--
District Deputy Dr.: John Hassett
and staff installed the following
officers in Bishop Tyler Assembly,
knights of Columbus last night in
Grand knight, John E.
White; deputy grand knight, John
Quinn, Sr. wardtn, Bernard Hanley
financial secretary, Frank Silk; record
ing secretary, Charles Roberts;
II treasurer, ". J. Hanley.
The Yale trio inaugurated the Stat
lord Duck Pin league last evening by
whipping three whole points from the
Yale, Princeton, Brown,
Bates, Cornell, Army and Navy, each
cam consisting of three men. The
will be of twenty -one
weeks duration. In last nights match
Jansen rolled the highest string of
AZ, also coming in for honors by a
otal of 365 in his triple rolling.
Jonnors was a consistent performer
or the losers. The score:
The Press., 1915-11-17
MANSFIELD.
H.y.--:Iv

| Edward Bates led the services Sun
day evening, the pastor being away.
District Superintendent Scrivener
preached very interesting sermon in
the local church last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. SD. Yeomans have
gone to Providence to live with their
son, John W. Yoemans, for the winter.
IF. O. Durham is in Watertown
with his daughter, Mrs. W.D. Walker.
Russell Whitehouse is caring for his
stock while he is away.
George Brown of Lebanon, who
has been spending a week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. White
house, returned home Monday.
Echo grange held it's regular meet
ing Monday evening. Five new men,
bers received the third and fourth de-
grees.. At the close of the meeting a
very fine harvest supper was served.
The Press., 1915-11-17
UNION.

l. The chick en:pie supper will be
held Thursday evening of this week.
Miss Frances .,Downes and Miss
Kinney Downes of Wilmington spent a
few days last week with Mrs. Perrin
| Dimock. f." :.'.~-' IT,: -
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron West of Wap-
ping and Mr.. and Mrs Howard West
of Rockville were guests at Q. u.
Charters Sunday. .. ;. -
The Ladies' Benevolent society will
hold Christmas sale Friday evening,
Dec. 3. All members are requested
to furnish two pieces for the sale.
Walter johnson, Jr., with his
brother. 80 Leon, of Worcester, also
Arthur LaPearl and Miss Mabel Gage
of Westville visited their uncle and
aunt, M and Mrs. W. Richards, on
Sunday. j.. II. s--.--~....@s :. .-.@.
| Tom Reganaand Joseph Wilder are
spending there vacation ia Union
hunting. They have had great luck.
They recently gave a coon supper to a
| pafty of friends from Southbridge
and Webster. ..-... 49, ......-
Mrs. Lena E. Curtis of Crystal
Lake and Claude Bilson of Rockville
were married at Holland by Rev. J.
N. Geisler, Saturday at p. m. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Charter of Chester, Mass. They go
Immediately to housekeeping at his
place where they have home in
readiness. They have the best wishes
of their many friends. >.... w. -.
Rock Meadow. .. i, he
Stephen Kunhartd and Willie Csat-
loss are employed in the Pearl Button
factory in SIaffordville. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Willis visited
her cousin in Springfield last week
Thursday and Friday, driving home
new team purchased in the city.
Recently Mrs. George Broadway
| eptertaitied her sister, Mrs, stedman
and Mr.. Stedman of Holyoke. They
made the trip in their automobile,
1
The Press., 1915-11-17
SOMERS.

| SOMENS.
Mrs. W. F. Derso has been enter.
tanning her brother, George Tindler,
of New York.
Mrs. Walter Ide and son of Spring
field are spending a week at the home
of Mrs. Daniel Avery.
Miss Jennie Warner has returned to
her home in Rockville after spending
10 days with Mrs. Anna Pomeroy.
Mrs. Edward M. Delisle' and sun,
Hamilton, Of Springfield, have been
recent guests III the home of the ir
aunt, Mrs. Charles S. Fuller.
Mrs. Fred A. Pease and little son,
Amos are spending two weeks in
Auburndale, Mass, as the guests
of Mrs. Pease's sister, Mrs Louis
Warren
Mrs. Laura Root Pease had the
misfortune to fall and break a bone in
her left arm Sunday afternoon while
at the home of her brother, Henry A.
Root.
Leonard 2. Long is returning to
his home in Toronto Can, to enlist
in the Army Service Corps of the
Overseas Militia His brother, who
joined last year, has just been drafted
to France from England.
The grocery store of William Orsin
of Somersville was raded Thursday
night by State Policeman Robert w.
Bridgeman. and the proprietor ar.
rested on the charge of violation of
the liquor law. Orsin had been
warned against selling beer by the
selectmen of the town and by the state
police, but persisted in selling When
his store was searched, a small guam
tity of beer was found Orsin was
released under bail of 5000 furnished
by J, P Brainard. On Friday morn.
ing Justice of the Peace Arthur E.
Brainard tried Orsin, charged with
selling liquor without license. and
Orsin was found guilty and paid
The case against Arthur Karney,
charged with the delivery of liquor
in a no-license town, was nolled on
payment of 81 $50
Cost and results tell the story.
Residence Telephone Service costs
little and is of value every day in the
year.
The Press., 1915-11-17
WALES.

Fl, g. Royce spent Sunday at the
Samoset Point s..s... j !. 7s4 .. -
"A large party spent Sunday at the
Willehen Point. ~
Robert and Ernest Heck spent Satur-
day evening at Stafford Springs and
Sunday in Stafford with their brother,
Walter Heck.
The Heck Bros. are getting lumber
ready to build three cottages on what
will be called Birch Inn Point, early
in the spring.
The Press., 1915-11-17

When baby suffers with eczema or some
itching skin trouble, use Doan's Ointment.
A little Of 1t goes long way, and it Is
safe for children. SOC box at all stores.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-05-14
FORMER PREMIER WOULD HAVE
PEACE, WHILE PRESENT CAB
MET WANTS WAR.
ITALIAN PEOPLE AROUSED
People and Press Support the Cabinet
Say Government Cannot Accept
the Scant Austrian
Offers.

Rome.-Italy is In a state OF indie.
cision with regard to her stand for or
against war. She is hating between
the opinion of former Premier Gioletti,
who believes it would be better to
avoid war, and that Of the cabinet.
The cabinet Is credited by the Gior-
male D'Italia. supposed t. reflect the
governments views, with holding the
conviction that Italy, "for complex
and grave reasons, cannot accept the
scant offers of Austria, even putting
aside the delay with which they were
made, and considers it more advan-
tageous to join the war on the side
Of the allies"
Signor Gioletti, it is declared, will
support the cabinet even IL war is de-
clared. putting his patriotic duty above
a difference in opinion.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-05-14
ORIENTAL CRISIS AvERTED
Believed That a Favorable Settlement
OF Jap-china Controversy
Reached.

Observation-Disclosures from q
high official source is that the far
eastern crisis has been averted, and
that a favorable settlement between
Japan and China is in prospect. Sec.
rotary Bryan announced on May 6 that
The United States had received the
substance Of the Japanese ultimatum
TO China, and that 1t contained i'm.
p%ortant notifications by, Japan. He
declined to say whether the modifca.
lions were satisfactory to the Amer
lean government.
China's reply to the Japanese note
was delivered to the Japanese min.
lister May 9.
The government expects no serious
revolutionary outbreak from the peo.
pie. The military leaders have as.
sured Yuan Shi Kai that their support
would continue.
There is good reason to believe that
China is prepared to concede every.
thing demanded by Japan, realizing
that the situation is hopeless.
This possible outcome to the pres.
ent tense situation is not generally
comprehended in Picking consequently
a number Of foreign residents as well
as Chinese themselves, are packing
their personal belongings and other
wise preparing for eventualities.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-05-14
ALL SIDES CLAIM SUCCESS
Teutons' Reports Say Russians In
Full Retreat-Allies Announce
They Win.

London.-In the fighting along the
battle lines in Belgium and Frame and
in Russia and In the Carpathians both
the triple entente and Teutonic allies
claim %uccesse None, however, ex
cept possibly Austria and Germany,
records successes on a great scale,
Even the statements of the Teutoaic
allies are reiterations Of the reports
Of several days past that the Rus.
SLAMS continue to be pressed back in
Galicia and the Carpathians and that
Hungary is free Of enemy rorces.
Petrograd does not deny the Teuton
claims, but declares the Russians are
fighting back hard at certain points
and that the attacks of the Teutons
are becoming less frequent.
In the west, Berlin declares the Ger
mans have driven the allies out of
strongly fortified positions near Ypres
and that they have captured several
villages in Flanders.
A repulse Of the Germans neal Nieu-
port, the capture of lines Of trenches
over a front of 4 1-3 miles neal Ca
rency and the taking OF a front 2 1-2
miles wide farther east are chronicled
by Paris.