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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
VASSALBORO

NORTH-Mrs. Geo i. Wilson Of
Winthrop visited last Sunday and
Monday at the Baptist parsonage
The regular monthly communication
of Nassalboro Lodge, No. 4. F. and A..
NJ, Will he he'd on Wednesday evening,
Dec. l..
Supper and Christmas sale Of Bap-
list Ladies' Aid in the vestry Thurs
day, Dec. 1G. Fancy and useful arti-
cles will be on sale. supper Will be
served at 6 O'Clock.
CENTER-Frank Robinson, nephew
OF Mrs. Henry Lander, is reported Sc
riousiy iii with appendicitis at the
Lander home.
At Tie Mccoy Hamlin home near
McCoy's Crossing, Mrs. Mary Mccoy
and "Uncle Ben" have been in poor
health for some time.
The preaching service last Sunday
afternoon did not begin until 3 o'clock
because the preachers regular car, the
1910 from Waterville, did not run. Mir.
Klein much appreciates the patience
of those who waited for his delayed
arrival.
The pupils Of the Peeler school will
give the playlette, christmas Eve"
at 80 Friday evening, Dec Il, in the
church Nestry This will be followed
by a Box social at which ice cream
VIII be sold. The proceeds Will be used
for tie Washington League Each la
dy is requested to carry a box. Admis-
sion free.
POPE ANENUE-The annual sale of
tho W. r. NJ. S. of the Friends church,
East Vassalboro. was held Friday aft
ernoon and evening, Dec 10 These
who attended from this place were Mir.
ard Mrs. Arthur Pope. Mrs. W. E.
Lucas. Mrs. C. c. Ingraham, Master
Merle and Mrs, Elmer Ingraham.
Mr.. ana Mrs. \. w. Pope were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. viii Taylor
of Priest hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. +. Ineraham and
children passed the Gay Monday in
WatervIlle.
Mrs. Carrie Weber is visiting rela-
tiNes in Winslow.
Business visitors in Waterville Fri
day from this section included PORT
Robert Weber and Arthur w. Pope.
koN. DAVID Henley was q dinner
guest sunday of Mrs. Robina Weber
and family
Arthur w. Pope recently sold a val
liable buck lamb to Prof, Taylor of
Colby College.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Traviss were
guests at tea Wednesday of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Ingraham.
Mrs. Frank Austin and sons of Wa
terville were visitors Saturday at Ma
pie Hill farm
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Marden attend
ed service Sunday at the Center Bap-
fist church.
Weber Bros. of Hillcrest are piping
water from their we'll to the barn.
Mrs. RObina Weber was recently a
guest for the day of Mrs. Elmer Jones
in Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
PALERMO

CENTER-The Ladies' Aid held a sal,
at the chapel last Friday evening Quilts
and fancy and useful articles were inyit.
ingly displayed, while another booth con.
tanning pop corn, and home MADE can.
dys tempted those who had the .swee,
TOOTH Cake and coffee found wei.
come reception. A short program of mu-
sic and readings was enjoyed. At the
close of the evening some of the goods
were sold by auction, causing much mer.
riment. The goodly sum of SIG was
realized.
Christmas tree will be held at the
chapel Thursday evening, the pupils OF
Greeley's Corner school furnishing the
program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Young of Liberty
visited Mrs. Youngs parents Sunday,
making the trip in their car.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Wednesday
with Mrs. S. ]. Oldaker at the parsona &c.
1t is hoped that all of the members win
be present and bring their friends.
A Christmas tree will be held at Ty
lers hall Christmas night.
Thursday evening, Dec. 9, was the
occasion of the wedding reception Of Mr..
and Mrs. Wendell W. Turner. Though
the weather was unfavorable. a goodly
number were present and showed their
esteem by dainty and useful gifts. con-
sisting of plain and embroidered linen.
cut glass, china. silver. greenbacks, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Turner presented the
bride with Hereford heifer which
though pleasant to look upon refused to
take her place upon the table. Refresh
ments were served and a program of rnu-
sic and readings was enjoyed. An origi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
SIDNEY

WEST--Mrs Bert Blaisdell is much
better from a very bad cold.
Stephen Robinson, who is suffering
with pneumonia, is reported slightly
improved.
Harold and Kenneth keene are
stopping with their grandmother, Mrs.
John H. Swift. while their mother,
Mrs. Fred Keene, is in Boston.
A Christmas tree with appropriate
exercises will be observed by the
West Sidney Sunday school Friday
evening. Dec. "a.
1t is asked that as many as can will
meet at l o'clock next Sunday, one
half hour before the regular session of
the Sunday school.
Mrs. Hall c. Bowman and her nurse,
Miss Laura Lovejoy. returned Mon
day to Mrs Bowman's Nome in Au-
gusta.
G. L. Minot of Belgrade was a caller
Monday at c. H. Lovejoys.
Mrs. Fred Sawyer has returned
from Lewiston, where she has been
visiting her daughters, Mrs. Flora
Scott and Mrs. Jordan.
Mrs. Abbie Folsom of Belgrade has
been visiting her son, Will Folsom, at
Sidney Corner.
Friends here of Daniel Quimby. who
is passing the winter in Oakland, are
sorry to learn he 81 suffering with
pneumonia, but all hope he will get
better.
Fred \. Barry has charge of load
ing the lumber at Belgrade Depot for
A. L. Haley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
RIPLEY

Mrs Cora Strout has been stopping
in Dexter caring for her daughter. Mrs.
Fred Littlefield, who is i'll with pneu
monia.
George Nutter succeeded in getting
his wild cattle last week. Only one
had to be shot.
Mrs. Agnes Ham and daughter have
returned home from Lewiston.
John Cooley and Albra Rumery re-
turned home Sunday from Wellington.
Clifton Skillings has returned home
from Sebec.
Charles Wakefield was in Harmony
Monday.
No preaching Sunday at the NJ. f.
church, but they expect a new speaker
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Stafford were in
Corinna Monday.
Roy Lane is improving from his
throat trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
CANAAN
dec15dltx

Mrs. Fred Jackson. who has been "ery
i'll with pneumonia, is gaining slowly.
Harold Foster has gone to Dead Riv-
er TO work in the woods
The many friends of Mrs Irving
Davies will be glad to hear that she IS
gaining rapidly and will be able 10 re-
turn home in another week.
Arthur Elwood has gone to Augusta,
where he has employment fo.' a time.
Mrs. Julia Churchill is reported to be
a little better. Her niece, Mrs. Wall
from Massachusetts, is with her for the
present.
Elwood Richardson left Monday for
Portland, where he will enter the
| Maine General hospital for treatment.
Walter Peavey shot a deer Friday
which was eight years old and Very
large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
MARRIAGE AND LONG LIFE

In the twelve commandments
which DR.. Arnold Lorand Of Carlsbad
Baths. Austria. lays down for long
life, he says:-'Get married, and II a
widow or widower marry again. A
study of the lives of patriarchs proves
the wisdom of so doing
another important factor is to
avoid weakened, overworked, run down
conditions, and our local druggists,
Bowditch- Webster Co, have a rare
combination of the three Oldest tones
known in Vinol, which they guarantee
will create strength and restore vital
ity in all such cases, or return your
money. Vinol is sold in Waterville by
w c. Hawker and in Hallowell by Guy
X White-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
MONTvILLE

CENTER-Mr. and Mrs. F. 3. Luce
of Belfast, their daughter. Barbara and
c. H. Luce of Liberty were Sunday
guests of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. A. Luce.
Misses Mary Wentworth and Clara
Bean are at home from Pittsfield for
the holidays.
Loren P. Stewart, c. E, who gradu-
ated from the University of Maine last
June, has situation with the Pennsyl-
vania r. r. He will start Wednesday
for Philadelphia.
The ladies OF Union Harvest Grange
filled the chairs and furnished the pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
I'm last Saturday evening,

gram last saturday evening.
Two moose, a bull and COW, were seen
on Hogback Mountain Wednesday by J.
L. Bean, Leon Perry and others
Volney Thompson attended the fun
eral Friday Of his sister, Mrs. Ann
Gowen, at Thorndlke.
Mr. and Mrs p. A. Clement with ].
j. Clement were in Belfast Thursday.
Mrs. c. 3. Cushman and daughter
returned from Bethel Friday
Miss Ethel Thompson is at home
from Waterville
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leighton of
Burkettville were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Bachelor.
Mrs. Donald Foss Of Palermo is
cooking at c. l.. Abbott's lumber camp.
John Taylor of Freedom with his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
sons, Llewellyn and Burbank. were
Sunday guests Of P. w. Jaquith.
Arlington GRANGE.

The Grange met as usual, with
good attendance. The following Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year: Master. Frank knight; overseer.
Fred Turkey; lecturer, Forest Par
fridge; steward, Arthur McCurdy; as
sistant steward. Henry Place; chap
lain. Lizzie, Partridge; treasurer, NJ. p.
Doyle; secretary. Lizzie Chisam; gate
keeper. Geo. Hanley; Ceres, Alice Han
Alice Navay; lady assistant steward.
Lizzie Tobin: musician. Mrs. NJ. p.
Doyle. -..s -ses45@z- -s-e-
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Gifts for Women

STATIONERY in Christmas and gift
boxes.
BookS-"Hepsey Burke "Why Not"
"Michael O'HaIioran' and 9TH
ers. Leather covered books.
The Holy Bible.
y. G. e. lndexed RECIPE CARDS
filled in neat oak boxes.
THE DINNER BoOk-Many tested
menus.
THE SALAD BOOk-Recipes Of every
kind Of salad.
EGGS-1c0 ways to cook them.
LENDARS-Unique, handsome, diff
ferent.
DIARIES-Out Of the ordinary.
LINE A. DAY books.
WATERWAYS Ideal Fountain Pen.
BRIDGE Whist Sets.
J. F. Pierce Store
Augusta
decl5d1wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

nal poem was read by Miss Avis Wat
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

Stevens & Ballard take pride in pre-
senting their line of shoes for men. wo-
men and children. Read the hints un-
der the heading For Instance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

Melville Smith & Son would not have
YOU overlook the fact that in musical
cifts they claim first place. If you
think Of making this a ''musicaT
"Christnas bear in mind what this
Stora offers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

The Pierce Clothing store front looks
neat and Hastily decorated and is an
index to the many beautiful things for
men which the interior contains. This
store you know, is the home of style
plus SIT Clothes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15
AUGUSTA. LOCALS
HOLIDAY ADVERTISING
FILLS BIG SUPPLEMENT

The Journal takes care of large
volume of Christmas advertising in the
Christmas shoppers section of this is
sue. Augusta merchants in presenting
this issue believe that they are serving
the community to the best OF their
ability in briefly summarizing their
stocks. Turn to the shoppers section
and there find relief from many gift
problems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

one can not read the f. f. Davis &
co. I'd without approaching the big
effort that this store has made to
make shopping . pleasure. 1t is plain,
too, from the illustrations, that the
quality is here and if gifts of distinc-
ton are sought. this store deserves
careful consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

The Swift & Turner Co. advertise
ment suggests items from christmas
Headquarters" and certainly the elab-
crate displays at this store do give the
Semblance of headquarters of things
useful. Possibly you would like to
match up piece Of the Bavarian china
mentioned in the advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-15

Wellman quotes low cash prices for
Christmas footwear. 1t is worth the
effort to climb the stairs at Darby block
to see the stock here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22
EXPLORER U
FROM N REGIONS

London, July 9-Dr.
Chrisiy. well known as an explorer
and an authority on sleeping sick
ness. has just returned from a three
years scientific expedition in the
Congo undertaken Tor the Belgian
government. He spent eighteen
months in the Ituri forest, where ne
met a remarkable people. who made
themselves invisible by painting their
bodies with dun RED lines. Thoy or
ganize great hunts IN the forest u
drive the animals into nets.
Progress was difficult IN the for
est. said the explorer. Constant rain.
continuous twilight, a plague Of flies
ana ticks and water End mud, often
waist deep. had To be- commended win.
Food was hard 10 obtain, and often
there was nothing 10 cat Dut "a f."
bananas or wild kola nuts shelters
OF leaves would be erected nj uight
By the natives.
Or. Chirsty travelled from Bona
al the mouth Of the Congo. To ms
R6Jaf on the Nile. from which he
proceeded down the river Ia kh'r-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22
DESPERATE CHANCES
K TO GET @ U

fAssociAted Presa C-orfespohdoncel
Berlin. july 2s.-Desperate chances
In obtaining liquor have been taken
by the Russian Cossacks and sundry
civilians In trying TO get around the
prohibition rules Of the great EN-
fpire. according To stories that drift
back TO Germany by way Of return
ing troops.
Not long after the hated order or
ukase went into effect there began "a
wholesale transportation OF liquor co.
ward the inner part Of Russia from
the own and cities In the west.
Those in charge Of the big shipments
as their first move In turning a pen
ny. began 60 report that many of the
bottles had been broken In transit.
They fnile1 TO state that the con-
.tents first had been sold TO the Cos
sacks, but they had TO give up this
transparent ruse when the breakage
bucame so aiarmiugly great as TO
open the cyes Of tue authorities. Tho
next game was To become the victim
OF a robber attack. The liquor trans
porters again and again were found
beside their teams or wagons. Jound
and gagged. while their wares were
gone.
This. too, sufnced only for a time
FOR the police soon discovered inc
stolen vodka In the possession OF
landlords IN towns nea the scenes 81
the attacks" Those who wanted
liquor had TO get holder accordingly.
and even held up trains and robbed
whole cars of their precious contents
Needless to say. the train crews were
In league with the robbers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22

legislation. however, De- regarded Dos
Inpnncse as intidious aud humiliatius
contrary TO the treaties. u1d bon cone
nIct with their national dignity ana
soIf-rcspcct.
This is the real cruX OF the roe
called japanese question. This be-
what caused the japanese people go
much pain and indignation boz com
ucction with the recent anti-Asiatc
LEGISLATION OF Callforla. Japan does
not ask for AN open door for labor
immigration. She ls widely m~t-uIdct-
stood at this pin, she docs ask for
square deal on the basis of manhood
equality with other races. Her people
arc not willing go be regarded or
treated as an inferior race or ss in
tf... ..IIl. undesirable. when china
nwt.'- Geo the situation. SHE viii UNI
~pu,.UDuHuly develop the Same i'.IuE
auI maxi, the Same appeals as Japan
Be- wa ing to-day.
"\uW one of tho putstaudIuE jutiv.
Of 400 who would meet the challenge
.. thc modem world sItlJtia1 ls tu
sl. these pressing problems uI n-
t|,rrHuuull IIt. ami the new relation.
Odd, lrlis arising throush mans re.
,Hf mastery COL. nature and Old. T..-
., u%ulIIr., ul space. We I'nI f
'uu tny facts. Dur entire people
..ld Do, educated uH these 'uaftrr#
IS, mIsf joe Jed 3D. .iug appreciation
Ell. Those lroat CIVILIZATIONS uf tho urI-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22

Once upon osf a.ls We broodcd-
(some OF us--we trust that fou
did,:
But. now Lent Is quite concluded.
we have put our broodings by;
Once again we lightly revei with the
world, the ncsh, the devil,
Once again we find our ~ievel-which
was never very kighi
Oh. you Niolets and Gracesl oh,
you hats and gowns and %lacesl
Oh. you sweet and lovely faces
Oh, you tresses pulled and
eurirdi
Eyes are bright beneath their lashes,
life again with glory hashesi
Gone the sack cloth. gone the Sshesl
oh. you good old wicked
worldll
Spring. the young and kind and ten
der. sheds upon US all her splen-
dor;
Nature Is a glorious spcnder-why
not join her in the shown
Therefore we're in siaddest raiment.
though the iailors wait for pay
mcnt-
Where vas ever human clay meant
20 resist this vernal glow?
Love. with his cherubic troop hid,
finds the Lensen season stupid.
Out when Spring eomes-Oh. you
Cupid. how your p%inions are un-
furledl
Easter!-what a welcome this is-Oh.
you cosy-corner Misses.
Oh, you laughter. love and kisscsl
Oh. you good old wicked worldl
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22
a A~ER0PLANEs
HAVE NOT PROVED
THEMSELVES AS YET

LONDON. July i5.--Aithough II has
hcen ANNOUNCED in the house Of COM
mon that the british government
has giant aeroplancs under construc-
ton, this type OF aircraft does not
command the entire confidence OF ex-
perta.
The idea Of the giant nylng ma
chine came from Russia. where the
Russian constructor. sikcrsky. had
even before the war built o four
engine car. with two engines. each
driving a propeller. to each side, This
car Developed 500 horse power and
a il said that one car flcw for six
hours with sixteen passengers 81
korsky IL also credited with having
taken two dozen az once on a short
filekt. A modified type OF 25o horse
power q now used for war purposes
By the Russians.
one serious drawback 20 the giant
aoroplane pointed out by C.. q. Grey
L. well known writer and expert on
a~cronauucal subiect4 IL the difaculty
In finding a field iarge enough for
starting and landins. 4 machine OF
such a size needs a long start. But
evcn more important Is the objection
OF putting too many eees la one bas'
keL A giant plane carries an enor'
NOUS amount OF explosive, which q
ordinarily distributed among a noci
OF small machines. I'm the Ostonc
raid nearly forty machines took part
with the loss Of only three. More
than a score were sert BY the French
Against Karlsruhe. Of which but two
were brought down.
Where the giant plano promises %
be most useful Is IN defensive opcr-
ations. With several machine gunf
and a larger gun 9f this pom-poW
class. II can patrol lis own lines ior
hours az a stretch, repcliiug the en-
envy scout planes. Its separate en-
Eines add 10 lis value, a. it, ruddei
"a powerful enough 70 direct Is course
even when only onc engine Is work
ing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22

London. July ee-Joscph Pcasc.
Who was minister of education iu tho
cabinet. displaced ly the prcsen
coalition 20 fcN weeks ago. has been
granted a political pension of $4,000
a ear. This ia only the sixteenth
pension that has oecn granted under
tho act permitting such awards. pass
cd 50 wears ago. The last previous
grant Of the Kind was made ten years
uro 10 Gerald Falfour, WHO rcigncd
30 In 1911. Henry Chaplin, one or thc
U%nionist leaders. b. the only other
member 90 the house uf commons who
lt present holds a political pension.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22
H PROVE TO BE
SPLENDID DRESSING
FOR BAY0NET WOUNDS

Frankfort, Germany, 3uly 5s-A
surgeon whose work - almost eN-
ciusively among the Cossacka has
shown the medical world of Europe
a new wrinkle In the apocdy ana
handy healing OF dangerous wounds
especially when in the field and far
from hospitals. The mean consists
simply Of applying TO the wound "a
thick coating Of ashes-preferably
made by burning cotton or wool
cloth-and then binding II up with
the bandage which every soldier car
ries. The aches seem e draw the
pain from the wound, and TO act ~
htivcly Ia n remarkably short space
Of time The method Is particularly
effective In aabcr and bayones
wounds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-22
RAILWAYS PLAY AN
IMPORTANT PART
IN POLISH AREA
Germany Places Chief Reli-
ancs Upon transportation
Arrangements, With Ma
chine Guns and Barbed
Wire.

CAeaDcinted Press corrcepondence.)
Warsaw, Poland. June 2s.-Barb-
VIM. machine gun and excellent
railway arrangements have been the
chief elements In the Germnn opera
tiona N Poland during the past three
months. Owing 20 overwhelming SUI
periority IN these three respects the
Germans have hcen aolc 20 hold lines
many hundreds OF miles in length
against what wns frequently a far SUI
peFior force Of Russians. 4 least az
FAR ~ numbers were concerned.
To defend the German positions
along the little Rivers Bxura and Raw
ka. where the two ARMIES have been
facing rac other since last autumn.
would IN the ordinary manner OF
spenking. require nearly eight army
corps hut the Germans have been
able TO maintain their places here
with a small fraction 81 that number
owing Z the fact that their barb
wire defcnses and troop-tranait ar
rnneements are 80 perfect
Along this Rzura-Rawka front OF
about forty miles. the German barb
wire d~cfenscs are literally four miles
In depth. the entAnglements being 20
arranged that In a military sense they
cover the whole territory. Behind
each sroun Of cntanglcments. at 7he
little strategic ganEilonz which are
easy TO determine from the contour
Of the land and the lines of possible
approach. thOre are posted little bat
teries Of machine guns. ready 70
sweep AWAY any rash offensive. II
would cost an attacking force hun
drcds of thousands OF men To- wade
through these wire ENGAGEMENTS.
which zigzag and crssscross in hoiiows
and mass themselves In hedges anu
walls. all the vital points being COM
mnnded by n merciicss storm of ma
chine gun fire.
The only possible way Of pene-
tratlng such q maze would be by de-
stroying IL with a persistent storm
OF shells. and even this would require
several days. Swing the defenders
tiac 20 briBg up achievements over
their admirable strategic railways. IN
the meanwhile. also. more wire would
be laid down farther back,
General Alexien. who has been ap-
pointed ia the command OF he north-
ern Russian armies In place Of Con
eral HUSKY (retired on account OF
m healthy is a quiet. unobtrussNe
man Of nearly 60 years.. lie has Q
very intellectual face n an almost
shy manner, but military men say ms
brain IL the Genes in he Russian
field army. His stan consists OF 20
officers. and their headquarters is In
n little Polish city as quiet and un-
obtrusivr az the commander. There
are fewer than Atty soldiers In the
place aside from the generals stan'
and the town u less military In ap-
pearance tina any In western Rus
STA. In front Of the generals head
quarters there are two sentries, and
a small Russian nag hangs over tins
door. In trenches miles away
stretching through forests and alonl
hiiitops. numberless regiments and
brigades await orders from TIM
building 10 launch themselves agains'
the enemy. The army which Gen
cral Aiexlen commands Is more thai
twice the size Of that under the com
mand OF Field Marrhal Sir JONI
French.