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New-York tribune., 1916-02-29
Officer Describes Teu-
ton Attempts to
Take Heights.
SHELLS GROAN
IN HELLISH DIN
Aerial Torpedoes Fail to
Wreck Nerves of
Solid POiluS.
By FRED b. PITNEi.


Paris. Feb. 2S.-An officer sta
toned in an artillery observation
post near Douaumont gives the fol-
lowing account of the German as
sault on that position:
"Our post dominated a deep ra-
vine. which the Germans had already
tried unsuccessfully to cross. Lost
in the depths of the gully, their in
fantry could neither debouch rom
its ends nor mount to assault the
crests.
Toward the end of the night the
German artillery received orders to
drench our positions with shells so
they could be taken. The whole
region was the object of frightful
bombardment, while the summit,
which barred their route. wa the
particular target for their gunner.
urceasingly their shells of all cali
rres rell IN from, OF our position ara
burst with a terrifying roar.
"The air was filled with hundreds
of proiectiles, crossing each other
in all directions, and their whistling
and singing and groaning and OK
plosions. all mixed together, pro-
duced a noise truly Internal. From
time to time an aerial torpedo passed
with the noise of an enormous auto
mobile at full speed.
Soldiers Nonchslant, Despite Hell.
"All these engines of destruction
concentrated on space Of less than
ten kilometres. Their explosions
came from all sides, in the midst OF
a cloud of smoke, earth and pulver
lied snow, that ended by covering the
earth as with thick fog.
Nevertheless, in the midst Of this
hell, VIC saw below us French sol
der standing sentry in hastily
erected shelter and as calm as though
in a theatre. Sometimes he was half
covered with the earth thrown over
MIN by an exploding shell; some
times he disappeared completely in
cloud of smoke when shell exploded
very close. When he reappeared he
was as tranquil as though nothing
had happened, holding his glasses to
his eyes and telephone in hand.
These poilus have solid nerves.
Suddenly an enormous explosion
made the earth fly around our posi-
tion. 4 huge shell dug fantastic
crater in front of us. Our telephone
wire was broken, cutting our COM
munication with all our batteries. a
soldier crawled out on his belly to
repair the break. He advanced slow
" in the midst of the explosion of
torpedoes and shells. 1t seemel inn
possible that he could escape death.
Scorus Death to Mend Wire.
"All the world believed the Ger
man artillery was making a grand
effort before the final assault. The
Continued on page :. column :
New-York tribune., 1916-02-29
l2-INCH SK0DAS
POUND vERDUN
Army Expert Believes the
Guns That Conquered
Liege Are Being Used.

Washington. Feb. 2s.-An army Off
Ger who has followed the war closely
said - believed that the guns that
were hammerng successfully at the
Verdun salient were the same type or
Austrian mortar that we're used in re-
ducing Liegc lie doubted that they
were OF larger than l2-inch calibre, end
added that larger gun was no; Eeces-
sary for such an offensive.
"It is not surprising" he said, that
the Germans we're able 20 reduce the
French rositions by these powerful
guns. France has been surveyed
with exceeding precision. The entire
country has been so carefully meas
ured that places can be picked out
with amazing accuracy, even to the
posi,ion Of trees. The Germans arc
in possession OF all this information
and the French know that they have II.
knowing this. and proftng by the ex-
periencc of the German offensive be-
fore Liege. it is only logical 70 assume
that the French were prepared for just
such drive as was made against Yer
dun.
"The French artillery IS mobile and
powcrful. and it is understood that at
least six months ago this artillery was
takcn back of the lines and hidden IN
safe positions from which it could be
easily moved when needed. ! cannot
sec anything serious for the trench IN
the drive on verdun or anything par
.icularly advantageous in 1t for the
Germans"
without bclitting what Germany has
accomplished in the offensive Of the
last two weeks. experts point out that
the ground gained has been won at
tremendous cost and with small hope
of accomplishing the only result that
could repay the loss Of so many men
that is. breaking through the French
line and rolling it back on itself. If
this could be accomplished and large
French army captured. It would be
worth the sacrifice.
The mere capture Of Nerdun. how
ever, is not thought TO be the German
object. The forts about the strong
hold. it is said. arc probably not oc-
cuped. When captured they will be
found 20 contain nothing. The Nerdun
salient is weak point in the French
line. and if it is taken by the Germans
il will mean merely that the French
will retire 20 far stronger positions.
The German success up TO the pres
ent moment is explained solely by the
enormous sacrifice of life. Experts
here declare that the French could
make equally important gains at al
most any point with equal sacrifice.
"Germanys Last Chance.
ut is Germany's last chance = STAFF
officer at the War Department told The
Tribune to-day. Thus far. while she
has conquered A vast amount OF terri
tory. she has won no victory in 2 mill
tary sense. Her conquests have weak
cned her by extending her lines Her
reserves are running low. a1l she
realizes that the Allies have not yet
even begun TO try 30 win the var.
Germany must get decisive VIC
tory or admit defeat. She knows that
the opportunities will never be better
than they are nov. and is. therefore,
attacking the French line at the weak
est point on desperate chance Of
breaking through and capturing a large
Frcnol army. II this. ofensiys fails,
you may be pretty sure that Germany
beaten and apparently II hss small
Evening star., 1916-09-07

Capt Daniel v. Chisholm Of this city
was elected ccmmander-in-chief Of the
United Spanish War Veterans yester-
day at the thirteenth annual encamp-
ment. held at Chicago. Capt. Chisholm
succeeds Representative L. C. Dyer of
Missouri
The retention Of national headquar-
ters in Washington is pleasing to all
local Spanish war men. Capt. CHS
holm is a past department commander
for the District and past commander
Richard ]. Harden Camp. During the
war in Cuba he served with Company
G, 1st District Volunteers. He Is su-
perintendent of work at the govern
ment printing office.
Other officers elected were: Junior
vice commander in chief, Oscar Kill
strom, Wisconsin division.
Surgeon general, L. A. Warwick. In
diana. division.
Chaplain in chief. Rev. James Glea-
son, California division.
Capt Chisholm was opposed by Lieut..
Gov. Barratt OHara of Illinois and H.
Saunders, senior vice commander-in-
chief of New Hampshire. When the re-
suit of the vote was announced Capt.
Chisholms election was made unani-
nous.
Evening star., 1916-09-07
GAS MEN DISCOVER SUICIDE.
Hunting Leak, Find Charles s. Moss.
Printer. Dead.

Two employees of the Washington
Gas Light Company last night visited
an apartment house at 225 H street to
investigate a complaint of a gas leak.
They discovered that gas was coming
from the apartment of Charles 8. Moss,
a printer. When they effected an en-
trance they found the dead body of
the occupant stretched across the bed
He had committed suicide. Coroner
Nevitt said
Moss. It Is said, had temporary en-
ployment In the government printing
Office and had taken civil service ex-
animation, hoping he would get per-
manent appointment. Papers found in
his room. the police stated. showed he
had failed to pass. There was no note
Of explanation to suggest that that
was why he ended his life.
Mrs. Mess was In local hospital
yesterday. and was not told of her
husbands death until this morning
Tho body was taken to Costellos un-
LAert1kin8. establishment
Evening star., 1916-09-07
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMED
Will Assist in Arrangements for En-
tertaining Confederate Veterans,

Robert N. Harper. chairman of the
citizens committee which Is to enter
tain the Confederate Veterans at their
reunion here next spring. in conjunc-
ton with the Sons Of Veterans and the
Confederate Southern Memorial Asso-
citation. has named the executive COM
mittee which is to act with the general
officers In charge.
Officers and members Of the executive
committee are: Robert N. Harper. chair
man; E. c. Brandenburg. vice chair
man; Thomas Grant, secretary: c. J.
Gockeler. treasurer. Executive COM
mittee-Ross P. Andrews. Louis Brown
low, Capt. Fred Beall, Ira e. Bennett,
C. C. Calhoun, D. J. Callahan, ]. ]. Oar
lington. George w. Eastment, w. F.
GUIDE. Hilary A. Herbert, Judge c. B.
Howry, DIR. Samuel E. Lewis H B. F.
Macfarland. P. T. Moran, Theodore w.
Noyes. Oliver P. Newman. Capt. James
r. Oyster. Col. NJ. M. Parker, Col. NJ S.
Thompson. Cuno H. Rudolph and F. A.
Walker.
H. F. Cary. general passenger agent
Of the Southern Railway Company. has
been designated by Mr.. Harper as
chairman of the finance committee. His
associates for this work will be made
public in a few days.
Evening star., 1916-09-07
STREET ACCIDENTS.
Motor Truck Demoishes Electric
Light Pole-Two Persons Hurt.

An accident to a motor truck belong
ing to the wilkins Rogers Milling
Company in front of 221o Nichols ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon was due to
the slippery condition of the roadway.
The truck demolished an electric light
pole and the vehicle was damaged to
Evening star., 1916-09-07

mold. thirteen years old. fen and In
5ured his arm. He was taken to the
once OF nearby physician.
There was collision between the
automobiles Of Mrs. H. e. Rockwell.
$500 Tunlaw road. and Thomas George.
500 7th street southwest. at New York
avenue and 9Th street yesterday. Mr.
Georges car was slightly damaged.
Evening star., 1916-09-07
The amount Of sak

tho amount Of SIS
Miss Mary Roberts, AS Sd street, last
night fell from an automobile owned
by Robert Stein. 1401 Belmont street,
near the Treasury Department. and cut
her face. She was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital.
While playing near his home. 221e
Nichols avenue, last night, Morris Ar
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05

Schaefer conducted a meat market
here few years ago. He is engaged
in that business at Melrose.
Fred Vincent was here Monday, re-
pairing on the Northwestern line.
Alois and Hildegard Busser Of Rich
mond we're visitors at the F. O. Boil
ster home Sunday.
Leo Vernig spent Easter with his
parents. @"
M. E. Barnes was here visiting the
schools in Pierz and vicinity.
Anton Fueger, deputy sheriff, pass
ed through here Tuesday.
Steve Bayer and family visited rel
atives at Elrosa Sunday.
Clara Neisius is working for Mrs.
Frank Grell.
F.. A. Brandt spent Sunday at New
Munich, visiting his parents.
Math Neisius left for Frazee, where
he will be employed.
Mike Auer of Belle Prairie was q
business caller Monday.
A small blaze started in the roof
of a house belonging to Peter Meyer
in the lower end of town Tuesday
morning. The origin Of the fire seems
to have been from spark falling on
the dry shingles The fire company
was called out and soon extinguished
the blaze.
The infant daughter of Karl Kaps
ner, had the misfortune of breaking
her thigh bone Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05

SCHEME TO CUT CLEARING COST
The high cost of labor and the alb
normal cost Of dynamite are to be add
ed to the constant factors that call for
consideration in development plans
for cut-over lands this year.
A common practice is to cut over q
lot Of land and then let part of it
grow up to brush second time. This
is, Of course, expensive and useless.
Six or eight pounds of grass seed
clover and timothy mixed-should be
sown on the land and worked in with
a spring-tooth harrow.
On the other hand, an extreme ex-
penditure Of capital and labor on a
given area to get it into crop is also
undesirable, since no definite plan is
being followed for future develop
ment. Assuming that delayed clear.
ings are usually cheaper, this plan
works we'll:
A tract Of few acres easily cl"ar-
ed, we'll drained, and fairly well To-
Gated, that under average summer
conditions will give a maximum crop
with a minimum Of risk and invest
ment to put it in shape, is selected and
put into crops. A second area, posi-
bly, twice as large, is brushed and
seeded to grasses. The first tract sup
plies the Immediate requirements for
foodstuffs and income. The second
supplies pasture and hay crop, and
is delayed clearing. One gets Ger
tain pasture and forage crops with a
cheapening Of the final clearing.
By cleaning up an additional area
annually in similar way the farm is
developed On most economical lines
M. j. Thompson, superintendent North.
east Experiment Station, Duluth
MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
TWIN LAKES

May L. Those who were in Little
Falls on business Saturday were Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Deering, Mr.. and Mrs.
John O1ek and son John, Mrs. Vincent
Olek and son Isidor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Deering, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Piehowski and daughter Rose, Anton
Shulz, Frank Schippritt, Joe Cimen-
ski, Bill and Edwin Larson and Mrs
Mike Ringwelski.
John schippritt purchased a new
potato planter on Saturday.
Frank Zulke Of Pike Creek Spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent
Olek. .s-
Frank schippritt was county seat
caller Monday.
We understand that Leo Witt has
purchased new automobile which he
will take out as soon as the roads are
fit to travel.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI-
TON FOR ADMINISTRATION
Estate of Stanislaus Yak
State of Minnesota.
County of Morrison.

State of Minnesota.l
County of Morrison.S
in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Stanislaus
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the granting of administra-
ton of the estate of said decedent:
The petition of Constantine S. Yak hav-
ing been filed in this court. representing
that stanislaus Zak then resident
Minnesota. died interstate on the 2lst day
of Dec, 1900; and praying that letters Of
administration of his eatate be granted to
Constantine S. Yak; and the court. having
fixed the time and place for hearing said
hereby cited and required to show cause.
If any you have, before tins court, at the
Probate Court Rooms, in the Court House.
In the city of Little Falls, in the county of
Morrison, state of Minnesota, on the 9th
day of May. 1916, at 1 O'Clock p. m.
Why said petition should not Be granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court, and
the seal of said Court. this 18th day of
April, 1916.
(Court Seal e. F. SHAW,
Probate Judge.
D. n. CAMERON,
Attorney for Petitioner. Ms st
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
UPSALA

May l.-V. E. johnson was Roy.
alton visitor Monday.
Bert Mattson went to Anoka last
week, for a brief visit.
Miss Hilma Peterson left Wednes-
day for Minneapolis, after spending
q week at home.
.. P. johnson was an Albany WIS.,
itor last week.
Wedding bells will be heard in this
vicinity during the week.
Eddie Erickson left for Minneapo-
lis the past week, after a short visit
with relatives and friends.
Miss Larsen spent the weekend at
her home in Elm Dale.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Lundeen were
visitors at the J. j. jacobson home
in Elm Dale Sunday afternoon.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Axel PETERSON last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Martinson OF
Elm Dale were visitors at the ALI.
Nelson home during the week.
Misses Minnie and Ellen Peterson
pleasantly entertained number of
their friends at their home Tuesday
evening. All had good time to re-
port and near midnight q delicious
luncheon was served.
Mrs. Bert Mattson, who has been
i'll with rheumatism for several weeks,
has greatly improved and left last
week for Duluth, where she will make
an extended visit with her parents.
Miss Anna Bring left for Minnea-
polls Monday, where she will resume
work, after week 3 visit at her
home.
Misses Hilda and Louise Hanson
left for Minneapolis Tuesday to re-
sumo sewing, after a few days. visit
at home.
Miss Inga Bergman left for Mime
apolis Wednesday, where she will be
employed.
Miss Indie Norman closed a sue
cessful term of school in Dist. No. 48
last Friday. A program was rendered
large number of visitors.
Miss Helga Lund will entertain the
Dorkas society at her home on the
farm, next Thursday evening, May II.
Miss Edith Rydholm left for Min
neapolis last week, after short visit
at her home.
Our soon rather popular band will
give a concert at the Borgstrom hall
next Saturday evening. An admission
of 10 and Is cents will be charged.
Refreshments will be served at the
close of the program.
Miss Anna Stenholm left for st.
Paul Monday, where she will resume
work, after a weeks visit with he1
parents.
Miss Selma Peterson left for Min.
neapolis Wednesday, after visit OF
several months at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson will
entertain the Ladies' Aid at thei1
home next Wednesday. Everybody il
welcome to attend.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
State ofMinnesota, |
County of Morrison. !

seventh Judicial District
Plaintiff,
Frances Lixman the unknown
heirs OF ErankEallus, deceased;
also i other persons unknown
esta9e i2te any or FEs es n ti the
real estate described in the
complaint herein,
SUMMONS
The State of Minnesota to the above
named DEFENDANTS:
noned and required to answer the com
plant of the plaintiff in the above entitled
court Of Morrison County, Minnesota,
Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota,
said COMPLAINT upon the s1bscrib b at his is
office in the Court House in the City of
Little Fails, Morrison County. Minnesota,
within twenty (2O) days after the service OF
day of such service, and if you fail to an.
swer said complaint within the time afore.
said the plaintiff will herein apply to
complaint.
Dated April "a, 1916.
G. ROSENMEIER.
ATTORNEY for Plaintiff,
Court House, Little Falls. Mimi.
s ststs Of n Mt %of:isoa. }ss.
In District Court,
Seventh Judicial District
Albert A. Barton,
Plaintiff,
Anton Gallus. John Ga1lus.
Frances Lieman: the unknown
heirs Of Frank Gallus, deceased:
ALSO all other persons unknown
claiming ,gg. any right, title.
complaint herein,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF LIS PENDENs
Notice is h ereby given that an action
has been commenced and is now pending
name d plaintiff. against the above named
defendants. and that the title to that
certain property lying and being. in the
County Of Morrison, state OF minnesota
of the northwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of Section %, Township 1928, Range
80, Morrison County, Minnesota, thence
q for a distance Of : rods. thence south g
rods. thence east 2 rods. thence north 8
one acre. is affected, involved and brough
That the object Of said action is to deter
mine the adverse claims of the defendants
| property and to determine and confirm
| against said defendants. and each O
| them.
| c. ROSENMIER,
M5-3t Attorney for Plaintiff,
| Court House. Little Falls. Mimi.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION
TO CONVEY LANDS ON CON-
TRACT

~ NONV EY LANDS ON CON.
TRACT
State of Minnesota. SIS
County of Morrisonj
In Probate Court.
Special Term, April II. 1916.
In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas
". ONeil, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of
Mary 3: Cherry, claiming to be en-
from the administrator of said estate,
setting forth that Thomas w. O'Neil. de-
ceased, was bound by a contract in writ.
KS ar to convey said real estate to the said
and conditions therein stated, With
veyed, and the facts upon which such
claim to conveyance is predicated, and
praying that the Probate Court make a
decree authorizing and directing the
said administrator to convey said real
estate TO- said petitioner as the person
entitled thereto. ..
tits Therefore Ordered. That all per-
pear before this Court, at q special term
thereof to be held on Monday, the 18th day
Of May A. D. 1916. at 10 O'clock in the fore
noon, at the Probate Office in the Court
House in Little Falls in said County,
and oppose said petition.
And # il Further Ordered, That this
week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing in the Little Falls
Herald, a legal newspaper printed and
published at Little Falls in said County.
Dated at Little Falls the 18th day
of April, AID. 1916.
[Court seall 3. +. SHAW,
A2l, st, Judge Of Probate.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05

The tulip beds should be coming on
now. Pick out the sorts you like and
order them next fall. There are few
plants easier to grow or that give bet
ter satisfaction than tulips.-LeRoy
Cady, associate horticulturist, Univer-
sity Farm, st. Paul.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
PIITRZ

May lie. w. Look was business
caller Monday.
Simon Kasella of Bowlus was here
buying cattle Monday.
John Schaefer of Melrose was
here last week visiting relatives. Mr..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON
Estate of George Derosi<
State of Minnesota,
County Of Morrison

NOUuty Oh C4Ot1leO0
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of George
Derosier, Decedent:
Letters restamentary this day hav.
ing been granted to HeTmedas Derosier,
1T IS ORDERED, That the time within
which all creditors Of the above named
decedent may present claims against his
estate in this Court. be. and the same here.
by ts. limited to three months from and
after the date hereof; and that Saturday.
z. M, In the Probate Court Rooms at the
Court House at the City of Little Falls,
10. hxed and appointed as the time
and place for heating upon and the ex-
sncb cisi. y. anS IL ana saoTaace Of
the time aforesaid, -.
Let notice hereof be given by the publ
cation. Of this order In the Little Falls
Herald. as provided by law.
Dated April Is, 1916.
CCourt Seal1 E. F. SHAW,
A.2l-St Probate Judge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
SOBIESKI

May 2.-Miss Mary Sniezek has re-
turned to her home here from St.
Paul, where she had been FOR some
time.
Joe Weisnewski and Geo. Yasger
were in the village on business Mon
day.
There are lot Of cars going through
here these days.
There was practice ball game at
Steven Jany's Sunday. The boys of
this village will have a team again
this season. They will also practice
next Sunday.
The Farmers club Of Sobieski held
a meeting on April %. They will
meet again on the 21st Of May.
Tony Payer called on Joe Chichon
Sunday.
There was a large crowd at the
dance last Monday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-05-05
AJJSLAND

May livery little seeding has
been done in this vicinity.
The month Of May began with a
good snow storm.
A. G. Stroming hauled a load Of
potatoes to Fort Ripley on Saturday.
Frank Cook and Gene Grimes pass
ed through this vicinity in New Era.
They report the roads quite muddy.
Carl and George Stroming returned
on Monday from Golden Valley, Mer-
Ger county, N. D., where they have
been engaged in teaching school dur
ing the past winter.
E. Grimes and Lewis Gravel motor
ed through here with new Ford.
They report the roads fine.
Rev. F. J. Oehlert, German Ev. Lu-
theran pastor. Of Little Falls, held SER
vices here at the home Of G. j. Strom-
ing, on Monday, May l.