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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25
Receive Their Degrees at the
Closing Of the School
Year Tuesday Night.
SIXTEEN in THE CLASS
Address To Alumnae Asso.
citation in the Afternoon
by Geo. E. Gary.

Rev. Frank Lewis Hardy, pastor of
the First Baptist church of Hender-
son, delivered the baccalaureate adj
dress before the graduating class of
Bethel Woman's College Tuesday
evening. DR.. Hardy was still suffer-
ing from sprained knee, the result
of an accident at the Southern Baptist
Convention at Asheville, that made it
necessary for him to stop over at a
Nashville hospital for a few days. He
said only his great interest in the
cause of female education induced
him to fill his engagement, suffering
as he was from physical disabilities.
His address was learned discus
sion of the subject from several diff
ferent standpoints, closing with a
feryent tribute to religious training
such as is impaired in the noble insti-
tuition now more than so years of age.
Eight young ladies received the de-
gree of A. B., four graduated from
the High School department and four
in music, voice and expression.
The highest class honors were won
by Miss Mary Louise Tandy, of Elk
ton, who won the same distinction as
a junior last year. She was present
ed with a gold medal, the presenta.
ton being made by Chas. M. Meach-
am. Her valedictory address was
read at the close of the exercises.
Miss Edna Douglass, of Illinois,
won second honors. She was pre-
scented with the honor medal by
Bailey Waller and was salutatorian OF
the class.
A special medal for proficiency was
awarded to Miss Maud Adams.
The diplomas were conferred by
Rev. C. NJ. Thompson, President OF
the Board of Trustees.
President w. S. Peterson in closing
Announced that there would be re-
ception at the College and large
number of young people attended
| this delightful event.
Practically all of the teachers and
pupils left for their homes yesterday.
The Alumnae Association held a
reunion on the campus Tuesday, serv-
ing luncheon at noon.
A speaking program followed, the
principal address being delivered by
Mr.. Geo. E. Gary, which is published
herewith:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

1t comes from Chicago that w. j..
Bryan will be rendered the Prohibi-
ton nomination. We will not believe
Mr.. Bryan will bolt'his party until we
see him do it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, of
moonlight school fame, is suffering
from a nervous breakdown and has
cancelled all May engagements.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

u The death sentence of ]. c, Lynch,
~the Irish-American, has been COM
muted to 10 years Imprisonment, for
his connection with the Dublin rebel
lion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

The Senate by tie vote of 3S to 3S
brefused to confirm the nomination OF
George Rublee, of New Jersey, as
member of the Federal Trade Com
mission.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25
WOUNDS PROVED FATAL.

John McCaulley aged 10, fatally
cut by Walter Backes, at HoweTl
Ind, two months ago, died in am
Evansville Hospital Tuesday. HIS
home was Darlington. Backes Is nm.
der bond. 49,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

Roosevelt announced definitely
Tuesday that his hat was in the ring
for the Republican nomination.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

London Underwriters have in
creased their peace rate from 80 to
so per cent for peace before June 1.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

A test case to decide whether or
not barbershops can be kept open on
Sunday has gone to the Court of APP
peals from Louisville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25
LIST JURORS
JUNE TERM
Persons Summoned for Jury
Service at Next Term Of
Court.

Following is a list of those sum.
moned, from which the juries to
serve during the June term of Chris
tan Circuit Court will be made up:
PETIT JURY.
Sam Cook, II. A. Jenkins, Burr
Butler, w. E. Cansler, Fred Harmed,
w. H. Weaver, Charlie Parker, w.
w. Cato, L. E. Thomas, j. C. Davis,
Nick Dawson, g. N. Duffer, Henry
Hurt, E. A. Roper, Ace Spain, Sam
Grace, Oscar Reed, Charlie Fowler,
D. D. Mayfeld, C. N. Fox, C. E.
Barker, Ed Powers, T. j. Nuckols,
Lucian Maddox, D. F. Smithson, w.
c. Crenshaw, A. E. Grubbs, Rascoe
Parker, Bud Barnett, P. Z. West, p.
K. Beynham, w. j. Murphy, j. M.
Grow, j. Cornelius, L. A. Summers,
l.. G. Hight.
GRAND JURY.
Alger Adams, Ed Curtis, Tom
Cushman, E. P. Harmed, j. F. Gar
rott, Ben Hall, j. Y. Goode, Ohio
Marques, j. w. MObley, Tom Word,
Jr., j. H. Gee, Jack Wilson, j. E.
Stevenson, c. L. Morgan, Alfred
Means, Jesse Denton, f. L. Malone,
Nick Edwards, Jonah Barnes, Basil
Roberts, j. D. Capps, C. A. Putnam,
Oscar Bright.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

Mrs. VIM. Goode, Owensboro, KY,
swallowed needle ~ years ago and
few days ago it was removed from
her side.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

Under the new law Kentucky must
have $500 troops the first year and
gradually increase to 10, 400 in all.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

The editors of the First district will
meet at Paducah May 20 to form a
district association.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

Inc Louisville boosters visited
GAINESVILLE Tuesday and spent Tues
day night in Memphis.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Carranza is again promising to get
busy in helping to catch Villa.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25

Irwin Cobb will report the st. Louis
convention for the Courier-Journal.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25
WATCH THE DATE

After your name, rcnsv
promptly. and not >misH =
number. The Postal reerns-
lions require subscriptioupte
be paid in advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-25
The WEATHER

FOR KENTUCKY
Generally fair Thurs
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
RElNSPECT BATTLESHIP
Not Known Why DrcaduOuSht Penn
"Elvnnin In TO Undergo second
Examinations.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. September
4-The hat;leship Pennsylvania en-
tered Hampton Roads to-day and Joined
the other ships Of the Atlantic Fleet.
Thc naval board of inspection to-mor-
row Will reinspect the Pennsylvania.
The cause or occasion for the inspcc-
ton is not known here.
The haitleship Florida left for Tho
Southern drill grounds to-day. The
remainder of the ships arc expected
TO leave for the drill grounds o-inor-
row afternoon or Wednesday morning
When the new nrcadnouehts Penn
sylvana and Oklahoma join the At
lantic Fleet in target practice in
TanGier Sound, Chesapeake Fay. after
the work on the Southern drill grounds
tho antiaircraft gums on the new ships
will bc tried out. For this work Il mum
her OF large box kites have been con :
structcd At the Norfolk Navy-Yard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
TO BE BURIED WITH HONORS
Full Military Funerals for German AIR
men Shot Down While HuidiuS
EnEInnd,

LONDON, September 5.--On1ccrs ard
men OF the. German airship destroyed
Saturday night while raidinE England
Will be buried with full military hon
ors. Details OF the funeral have rot
been settled, but the bodies proba bly,
VIII be put in separate graves in a
churchyard near tho spot where found
after the airship fell
Each body will he placed in an oak
collin. covered with German tag.
and carried TO the burial place On n
ruu carriage. British soldiers will
compose the FIRING party. anl a Brit
ish army chaplain will conduct the
services.
Every British airman killed in Ro-
ton over the German lines" says ono
"f the morning new spapcrS. has re-
ceivcd the honors OF "a military fu-
i'cral."
An inquest over ihc bodies was held
yeStcrda" at Guffley.
The rni! new Development in con-
hection With the raid comes FROM the
east coast. IT is Il report that wreck
aee. apparently that OF the gondola Of
another airship. had heen found It
IL believed to lie part of a Zeppelin
shot away by coast defense guns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
ACTS TO PRESERVE PARTY
Organization Committee Appointed b>
tcttnG Chairman of Progrrs-iyc
pnrty.

NEW YORK. September An or
caaiZatlOn committee Of fifteen has
been appointed bE Matthew Hale. OF
ii"ston. acting chairman OF the Ma
iioral Prog rcssivc party. il was an
nounced here to-day. to cooperate with
the ffteen loyal" members OF the
old Progressive committee i'm taking
such steps as may be advisable 10 pre-
serve the Progressive party.
In statement Mr.. Hale SAYS he
was authorized to make the appoint.
mcnts at tho Progressive conference
held recently in indianapolis. The
statement reads further thai tho COM
mitteamen will protect tho interests
OF the Progressive party candidate for
Vice President, John -. Parker. In
those Stntcs where Parker electors
shall he placed upon the ballot"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
SCHOOL TO BE DOUBLED
Hundreds of tvintors VIII Tie Prcpnred
for Service at Newport
News.

NEWroRT NEWS. VA September
+.--captain Thomas :. baldwin head
Of the Atlantic Coast Acronautical sta
ton. to-day announced that nearly half
u! the l.ooo men TO he trained for SER
vice in The aviation corps of the United
states regular service will be taught
here The capacity OF the station will
hc doubled within the next month. The
first OF the army students is due on
September 10.
Five OF the army and navy officers
10 which the government has intrusted
III" work OF reorEanizing the army and
navy aerial service already are study
ims there. They are Captains Milling
and !iarnes. Lieutenant Bronson. Naval
Constructor Richardson and Major
Mitchell. They decline TO make public
at this time detailed plans for the re-
organization of the service.
The recruits for the aerial service
VIII nc drawn from college graduates
of high standing. After they have
completed the aviation course here
under the supervision of flyers Of the
army ana navy. Captain Baldwin will
decide whether they are proficient
cnomght to enter the government ser
vice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
NOT LIKE ChVELL CASE
Execution of EcIirc Pfnat 0rdc red
After Woman Admits RcinE
German Spy.

yA!SlS. September 4.--In view OF re-
cent Gecman comment on the execution
az Marscilles recently, spy. OF
Fclice Pfaat. certain dctai- OF the
ease wcr" made known aulhoriIativcly
here 10 gay. Tho statement that the
" clIian vas German is denied. :Ti II
was snid that the compavi vi4u of her
case with that Of Ediin C;,vell. the
British nurse. who was put to death by
Germans at Brussels. was unwar-
Felice Pfaat was French Woman.
born at Nancy in 1890. She went to
Metz in 1914. and later received per
mission 70 visit her mother in Bel
gium. While there. it is said. a Ger
man official proposed that she gather
military information in Paris. She
spent three weeks in Paris. and then
reported the results TO Germans who
She admitted. paid her 5000 francs to
undertake another mission
Returning To Paris from SwitZcr-
land in July Of last year she was en-
PEELED by tho prefcct OF police. She
went TO Marscillcs. where she boarded
at house frcGuented by army officers;
She was caught In the act OF spyiug
and admitted She had been commits
stoned 10 gather military informat ton
On July 10 she was unanimously con-
demned TO death by court-martial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
Inquiry Into Effect
of8-HourDayLaw Of
Reed Introduces Resolution
Authorizing Investigation and
Report BY /. c. c.

WASHINGTON. September 4.-Sena-
tor Reed. of Missouri. to-day intro
duced resolution to authorize the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
investigate the effect OF the eight
hour-da% law on the cost of operation
of railroads and to report to Congress
in December. The resolution will be
called up for consideration tomorrow.
Senator'S Simmons and Martin and
Majority Leader Kitchin. OF tho House.
agreed to-day the House should pass
Il joint resolution for adjournment of
Congress al o'clock on Wednesday,
evening. The Senate will defer action
on the resolution until il determines
that all necessary business can he COM
pleted by that time.
Senator Simmons said an effort would
he made to pass the revenue bill be-
fore adjournment. Tonight il possible,
ga the conferees would have Tuesday
and Wednesday to complete their re-
port on Senate amendments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
CONGRESS NEARING END
Lenders Prrpnrr Joint Resolution for
Adjournment on Wednesday
Evening.

WASHINGTON. September 4.-Con-
eress is winding up it's affairs for the
session and planning TO adjourn either
on Wednesday, ar Thursday Republi-
can leaders in the Senate gave assur-
anccs to-nicht that tho emergency rev
cnuc bill, last OF tho big measures on
the administration program. could be
passed Tomorrow. and House leaders
predicted that conference report on
amendments would bc ready for dis
position in both houses some time We'd
ucsday.
Although senator Simmons. chairman
OF the Finance Committee. had hoped
10 pass the revenue bin tonight. he
SAID there still was good prospect OF
adjournment on Wednesday, despite the
fact that another day will have to be
devoted TO the measure. Democratic
leaders prepared join; resolution for
adjournmcnt on Wednesday evening at
o'clock. and Majority Leader Kit .hin
is planning to submit it in the House
for passage tomorrow if word comcs
from the senate that business can he
concluded by that time. An effort 10
pass the revenue bill Tonight was
blocked by Republicans. who said they
would yield for a final vote morrow
Senator Underwood to-day made his
fight against the administration plan
TO impos" Increased tax duties on dye
sturs after the European war. The
/ Senate sustained the administration
plan. 10 to :. Senators voting against
ii being Raukhead. Bryan. Lane. Over
man. Reed. Underwood and Nardaman.
all Democrats.
Tomorrow the Senate will compiler O
consideration of the section Of the bill
Ia create Il tariff commission II then
viii act on the amendment by Senator
Lewis emhodying the Webb bill to per-
init tho formation of American collec-
tive selling agencies in foreign coun-
tries. The bill then Will he ready for
a final vote.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
Republicans May
Oppose Swanson
Plans for Putting Candidate in
Field viii Be Discussed at
alexandria To-Dav.
Especial to The Times. .Dlspatch !


WASHINGTON. September 4.-Chair-
man G. Bascom Slemp to-day called n
hurry meeting Of the State Republican
Committee OF Virginia 10 be held In
Alexandria Tomorrow for the purpose
or discussing plans for opposing Scna-
tor Claude a. Swanson for re election
Plans OF Representative Slemp and
other Republican leaders to bring out
an independent Democrat to oppose
senator Swanson have collapsed. and
the meeting tomorrow Is for the pur-
pose OF agreeing upon A Republican
candidate.
There are number Of Repuhlicans
whose names Will be considered at the
meeting. They include D. Lawrence
Groner. OF Norfolk; Jacob Yost. OF
Staunton: ). Harry Hoge. Of Roanoke:
r. II. Angel. OF Roanoke: Jennings G.
Wise, OF Richmond and Charles S.
Herman. Of Danville.
Senator Swanson was selected as the
Democratic candidate for recollection
without opposition In his own party.
His election ia conceded even by the
Republicans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
RlOTiNG IN Ell PASO
SympRthiIers In Strike Of Street II ALL
way Trainmen In Clash with
Police.

EL PASO, TEN. September 4.-Street
riots. in which sympathizers In strike
OF street-railway trainmen participated,
followed a I.abor-Day parade here to-
day. Several cars operated By nom
union motormen and conductors were
pulled from the rails and wrecked
The local police were Doweress
against the lnobs that filed the down
town streets and appealed to the militia
for aid General George Bell. Jr.. COM
manding. replied that he was unable
to interfere in n civil matter
The rioters were dispersed only after
score had been arrested. Following
the riotinE. street-railway rafic was
suspended and all saloons closed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
KING lAUDS SHACKLETON
Hcjoiccs over Itcscuc of ExpIorer's
Comrades md Praises Conduct
OF Leader,

Especial Cable to The Times ispatch.l
LONDON, September 4.--rhe official
press bureau to-day guve out the text
OF kilograms exchanged between Sir
Ernest Shacklcton and King George.
y message sen; by Shackleton to the
Kings private secretary from Punta
Arenas read as folio *s:
I request YOU to convey to the King
With my humble respects tie Follow
ing Acceding tn my request. the
Chilean government placed at my dis
posal steamer oiHcered. manned and
equipped. In this. with the aid Of Prov
id,nce, we rescued all OF our twenty
two comrades They were all we'll.
and we conveyed TO them Ills MaJesty's
gracious message OF June last. They re-
spectfully thank the King for Ills
Majcsty's kindly interest.
II desire. If il be in order. to add
that the care and wnll-being arc pri-
marily due 10 tho qualities OF leader
ship, the tact and force or character,
of Frank VIII. commander OF the
party
Ernest as follows:
fact that you have rescued your twen-
ty-two comrades and that all arc we'll.
I congratulate you upon the result Of
your determined efforts to save them,
and that success has crowned YOUR
third attempt.
81 greatly admire the conduct OF
their LEADER. Frank will. which was SO
instrumental in maintaining their cour-
age and hope. trust that YOU Will
soon bring them all safely home.
"KINC; GEORGE. Il. J."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
ONLY 80 NEW PLAGUE CASES
BIR Decrenn~. Making TotnI Lowest
since June :S-Si1tcen Deaths In
I.a-t Tw~nty-Four Hours.

ESrecialt" The Timcs-Disp ,ich.
NEW YORK, September 4-There
were sixteen deaths from infantile
paralysis in the last twenty-four
hours. the lowest daily total since
july -. In new cases. too. there was
hig decrease. to-day's total being
thirty-nine. the lowest since June %,
when ther. were but twenty-cight
Richmond Borough. for tho first
time since the inception OF the plague.
was immune to-day. both from new
cases and deaths. Brooklyn records
show q steady decrease. while the Sit
uution In Manhattan is stationary.
The total number o: cases NJ 10 date
is s.f3s. and that OF deaths 2,o6;.
Starting to-day the thcatsrs arc
permitted TO admit children over
twelve years Of age.
More than $4,000 Federal health
certificates have been issued since Fed
crai inspection started. according to
Senior Surgeon Charles L. Banks, OF
thc United States Public Health Ser
vice. in charge of the interstate travel
here.
The schools are expected 10 open
on September %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
Each Must Respect
Rights OF Other
Members Of Amcrican-Mcxican
Commission Hear HoW Agree
mcnt May Be Reached.

NEW YORK. September 4.-The per
Americans in Mexico must be ccnsid-
cred in reaching permanent settir-
ment OF the difficulties between the
United states and Mexico, Secretary of
state Lansing said here to-day in an
address at n luncheon attended by
mcmbcrs Of the Americana NJ eXica II
ing toward solution of the intcrna-
,ional problems which confront the
two countries are TO begin shortly at
New London, Conn.
Secretary Lansing declared that III
suspicion. doubt and aloofness" marked
the coming deliberations, the commits
sion might expect to accomplish little.
ana would leave the two nations I'm
the same tang!c of Observation-Disclosures
and false Judgments which | feel have
been the chief reasons for our contio-
verSies in the past"
LUIS cabrera, chairman Of the Mex
Icah commission. in reply, said the re-
sun his commission seeks is the same
sought by the American delegates and
that the mutual spirit of harmony
might be inferred from the notes cx-
changed recently between the two
governments
Franklin *. Lane. Secretary OF the
Interior. who is chairman of the Amer
lean commission, told the MeA!can
delegates that the rights of Mexico
would he respected, and that the
United States would expect Mexico 70
respect American rights
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
FREIGHT MOVING AGAIN
Little ConErstion on Railroads Enter
Ing New York Results From
Brief EmbRrRoes.

NEW YORK. September 4.-Freight
trSrc on all railroads entering New
York, interrupted by cmbargocs due
to ihc fear OF strike. Ia moving
again to-day on normal schedule
Railroad men say that little conges-
tion has resulted from the brief en-
hargoes. Large quantities of mer
chandise had been shipped imm ediatcly
previous to tho issuance OF hold up
orders.
"By Tuesday morning" said i. !.
Flynn, vice-president OF the Lacka-
wanna. ''all the great arteries OF
traffic Will be operating on normal
basis-just as il there had never been
any strike talk
Provision dealers say that the mar
ket VIII slump during the next few
days, because a large quantity OF food
stufrs held by spectators in eSpecta-
tion OF famine prices will be dumped
on the market.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
METHODIST MINISTER SHOT
Mnn with Whose wife WrOnEdoInEs
Were Alleged Held Oh Charge
OF Murder.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. September e.
The Rev. !. t.. Harrison. Il Methodist
minister. WAS shot and killed On Sat
urday at shady Grove. Ala. by shots
alleged 10 have been fired from the
home Of Will Trotter. according to n
report received here to-day. Trottcr
who Is in tho Troy jail. charged with
murder. is said la have confessed to
the shooting, with the claim that he
was fully jus:ificd.'
Harrison. who is said 10 have been
suspended from his ministerial duties
at Shady Grove, was awaiting a hear
ing Scptcmber before a committee
OF ministers on charges Of misconduct.
The charges, il is said, connected IInr-
rison'S alleged wronEdoinEs with the
name Of Trottcr's wife, organist in the
minister's church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
HELD ON GERMAN WARRANT
Wan Arrested in Jrrsr! Git. Charged
With Murder -Four Years Ago
In I'ruSsln

Jersey CITY, y. j.. September -
Wadislau kubicci. living with his wifi.
and two children here. was arrested to-
day OH Il warrant brought TO this COM
try by the German merchant submarine
Deutschland. which charged hin, With
the murder of Valerie Klosoyngka.
four years ago in Mccklcnbur.
Schwerin. Prussia rhc youn. woman
was choked to death. and her body
thrown in a pond. tho warrant alleges.
after she had quarrelcd with the pris .
oner's wife. and had caused her arrest.
The body was found Il year after ,hc
staying, when the pond into which il
had been thrown dried up.
:xtradition proceedings will be hc
to-mDrrOw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-05
AIR RAIDS OVER BELGIUM
ShipbuiidinE Yards at IIohokcn. Nenr
Antwerp. SurceAHfulIy
Bornbnrded

LONDON. September 1.-Two more
British air raids over Belgium have
been made successfully, il was an
nounccd officially to-day in tho fol-
lowing statements:
"On Saturday the shipbuildinE yards
al lIobokcn. ncar Antwerp. were sue
ccssfully bomhardcd by naval aero
planes.
"On Sunday The enemy acrodrome nt
Ghistcllcs tclcvcn miles southwest OF
BruEes) was bombarded by large
squadron OF our machines. All re-
turncd In safety in both cases"