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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01

reaches them within few hours.
 The floods are menacing every farm district long the Mississippi in both states. Mississippi and Arkansas.
 Railroad traffic Is paralyzed and steamers and small craft are being chartered to so to the relief of the flooded districts.
 Telephone and telegraph communi- cations in the flood areas were inter- rupted shortly after the first news Of the disasters came In and since then nothing has been heard further.
 Late yesterday afternoon word was received from Hickman. Kentucky, that the levee there had broken and a large area of the manufacturing district was then flooded. It was stated that 800 families were home less. Today communication has not been established with that section and results arc unknown.
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FORD NOW IN BATTLE
 ALL PEACE IS TA5ooED
 AND TT WILL COST MONEY

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. l. - Henry Ford and Walter c. Durant are at sword points. and before the battle is finished 1t is estimated that mil lions of dollars will have been ex- pended in gigantic war of trade competition.
 It is asserted that Durant is about to place upon the market car that wlll compete with the Ford and that 1t will be produced by the General Motors organization, and rumor now says James Couzens, who recently left the Ford company, will be em- ployed as the chief director of the new combination.
 It is also asserted with authority by financial interests in Wall Street that the Dupont Powder Company in- terests are behind Durant
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CHICAGO. Feb. i-rhe immense damage by floods in the wide spread sections Of the middle west country are shown in the early reports which reached here this forenoon. The chief center of the flooded districts however appear to be along tho Miss issippi river.
 The first report received this fore noon came from Memphis. It stated that the Mississippi levees have brok- sn in two places below that city and six towns are known to have been in- undated. Two hundred persons are facing death by drowning.
 Closely following the first report came the second which stated that che Red Fork levee. between Little Rock and Pine Bluos. Arkansas. had broken and hundreds Of persons were hemmed in and will perish unless help
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MULHALL STILL ON THE
 TRAIL OF ONE OF HIS NOT
 TO BE FORGOTTEN ENEMIES

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. l. Colonel Martin M. Mulhall, who dragged the name of James E. Watson, Nashville, into the congressional investigation, of his charges regarding the activity of the National Association of Manu- facturers and who maintained that Watson was employed by the associa- ton to represent 1t at Washington, appeared suddenly today in Indianapo' lis.
 His coming created great deal of Interest and speculation when the Re publican leaders learned of his pres ence.
 Colonel Mulhall stated that he Is here to assist in the attempt to de- feat Watson for the United States senatorshlp. He called at the head quarters of some of the Republican candidates
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CONCLAVE TO MEET
 IN JUNEAU

All bodies of the Ancient and Ac- cepted Scottish Rite of Free Mason cry in Southeastern Alaska will hold their fourth annual reunion In Juneau, starting next Monday. February 7th. and ending Friday evening. Febru' ary 11th. The reunion will include all degrees from the fourth to the thirty-second, and the work will be held in Odd Fellows hall, starting at 9 D. m. February 7th. sessions being held every afternoon and evening to and including Febrary 11th. On the evening of Feb. Il the session to close with banquet for all Scottish Rites Masons.
 Ernest B. Huessey. thirty-third de- gree. Grand Chancellor of the Su- preme Council and Inspector Gener- al for Washington and Alaska, will arrive from Seattle on the Northwest- ern with his party to conduct the work. While here he will constitute three bodies of Scottish Rite Masons in Juneau; Alaska Chapter of Knights of Rose Croix, No. l. which includes the fourteenth to the eight eenth degrees; Alaska Council of Knights Kadosh. including the nino- teenth to the thirtleth degrees; and Alaska Chapter Of the conclstory, thirty.hrst and thirty-seconds degrees. As there is already Q Lodge of Per lection taking in the fourth to the fourteenth degrees, it will make a full consistency of Scottish Rite lodges in Juneau.
 The Supreme Council at the meet ing held in Washington. D. C.. In Oc- tober, voted to grant permanent char ters to these bodies, and are the most northerly bodies on the American continent.
 A large class will be given the work
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 CONDEMNS
 THE RAIDS

SEATTLE, Feb. i.-Rev. Mark A. Matthews In a public statement de- nounces the present policy of raldIng private residences for eontraband ll- qulr He declared that the procedure is absolutely unfair and still unwlser. The raids are calculated to bring the prohibition law Into great disrepute and instead of helping the cause will make people dlssusted. Or. Mat thews severely arralsned County Sheriff Hodge for his raids, and con- demaed hls seemingly personal vent ing of spite on few Of the best known citizens and the better class Of clubs.
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GERMAN AIRCRAFT FAIL
 TO RENEW PARIS ATTACK
Two Bombs We're Dropped in the Raid Over Paris Sunday Night but No Damage Was DOne-Citizens Are Furious -Omcial Statement Is Is- sued.
sued.

PARIS, Feb. l.--During the raid of .he German air craft Sunday night only two bombs were dropped and they did absolutely no harm or the two raids Saturday and Sunday the Ma tin says. It is not enough to be indignant at such tactics of warfare out such tactics are a dishonor to any war. Public sentiment expects some thing quick, and it desires that re- prisals be met with immediately and they must be exemplary"
 Last night the air was patrolled but no signs of an invader was noticed. Several Of the larger aeroplanes have been placed in first class fighting con- dition and nearly all have been fitted with cannons as well as rapid fire guns.
 Discussing the defense against the Zeppelins. one of the officers today Issued the following statement: Tt was not through lack Of foresight or lack of speed that prevented our aer- oplanes to reach the hostile craft last Saturday The fog was the real req son why on Saturday night the Ger mans were as successful as they were. The fog covered Paris com pletely and the powerful search lights were unable to pierce this wall. As for the land artillery it was con- Armed with absolute invisibility. mak- ing it impossible to fire at all. Our were put into operation when the alarm was given. Sunday night our craft demonstrated It's sue perior fighting qualities and tho Ger mans quickly retreated." ]"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
BOMB EXPLODES WHILE MEN ARE
 EXPERIMENTING

HALIFAX. Feb. 1.-One officer and three soldiers were seriously Injured and five soldiers sustained minor in' juries today when an explosion oc- cured in the Cunard building. The soldiers were those of military class in bomb manufacturing and were lis- tening to a lecture by Captain Hurd when one of the experiments went wrong. The building was consider ably damaged.
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FOOT CUT OFF ON A
 STEAMER

SEWARD. Feb. 1.-John Johnson, fireman on the little steamer Dora. lost one of his feet today in a most peculiar accident. While the anchor was being dropped from the Dora iu- to the bay. Johnson's foot caught in the chain and his foot was instantly pulled through a hole and severed as completely as if cut by aknife. John son was immediately taken to the hos pital and although suffering from a great amount of lost blood is this af- ternoon resting easily. His foot with n shoe upon It is still in the bay
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LINER IN COLLISION IN
 BRITISH WATERS

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The American line steamer Philadelphia has been in collision with the Liverpool sailing ship, Eben Lee, according to Lloyd's report. The collision is reported to have occurred twelve miles south of Carnavron Bay. The Lloyd's report further says that the Philadelphia Is putting back in Co Mersey and the Eben Lee, is water logged The crew has been rescued.
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JUSTICE MeREYNoL0s
 MAY RESIGN FROM THE
 U. 8. SUPREME BENCH
lSneclal Correspondence.l ]

WASHINGTON. Jan. %. - Justice Jas. c. McReynolds. of the Supreme Court of the United States, may re- sign to resume tbe private practice of law. This is indicated. it is said, by recent conversations between Justice aicReyuolds and friends in Washing ton. For some time it has been re- ported that Chief Justice White may retire.
 Justice McReynolds was Attorney General in President Wilson's Cabinet at the beginning of the present Ad- ministration. It is stated that the compelling consideration. if Justice McReynolds should resign. is his pref erence for the active practice of law as against tho more or less cloistered existence of Judge Of the Supreme Court. He Is now 5l year old.
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name was undivulged by the officer and none of the prize crew would make any statements. Previous to the capture of the Appam the sub marine had torpedoed and sunk a large British steamer. which has so far. not been reported.
 The prize crew aboard the Appam was transferred from the submarine 1t is believed
 Aboard the Appam are large mum Der of passengers, including women, and 200 German prisoners of war taken by the British fin the South Al rlcan war. So far as known no in- formation has been given out regard Ing their presence aboard the Ap' pam now, or whether they were transferred by the submarine to some other vessel. Several of the prize crew. however, are known to have been former officers and soldiers in the German ranks in the campaign in South Africa.
 The Appam is now at quarantine station here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
TO CHASE WILSON IS
 NEW PLAN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-consresa. man Bailey, of Pennsylvania, today announced that plans have been made to send a group of several of the best speakers in the country, headed by Willlsm ]. Bryan, on a tour through the middle west states. The route to be followed will Include all cltleo i1 which President Wilson has or will visit and speakers will oppose every argument the President has advoeat- cd for preparedness.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. l.-The ar- rival of the ApDam ct Newport News has created a situation which may prove epochial in tho relations be- tween the United States, Germany and Great Britain. A long distant tel ephoae was received by Che collect or of customs at Norfolk asking for instructions. Secretary McAdoo stat ed that there was complete mystery surrounding the capture of the Az pam. Beyond tho fact that a Ger man flax was nailed at the masthead
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
COMMITTEE HAS BEEN
 SENT TO GERMANY TO
 CONSULT WITH KAISER

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-The organi- cations and industries of the United States directly affected by the scare ity of dyestuffs have sent a commit. tee Of seven. chosen by David Kirsch. baum. president of the National Asso- citation of Clothiers. to confer with the German ambassador and govern ment officials of this country in the furtherance of the effort to obtain a badly needed supply of dyestuffs from Germany.
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LONDON, Feb. i.-ln the most disastrous aIr raid against England since the war started, German zeppe- Iins last night flew over the coast and killed s4 persons and Injured e9. The attacks were made against Stafford shire, Lincolnshire and LeIcestershire.
 The official announcement this af- ternoon mate by tho Admiralty indi-
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EoueRRY FOR KING GEORGE TAKES OWN
 LIFE BY HANGING

LONDON, Feb. 1.-Brigadier Gen. eral Sir Rolla Estonteyille. equerry to the King. was found dead this morn ing. His body was hanging to bed rail. A handkerchief twisted around the neck showed death had been caus- ed by strangulation. No cause is known for his sucide.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
REBELS NOW MARCHING
 ON PFkIN CITY

PETROGRAD, Feb. Twenty thousand Mongolian rebels arereport- ed in dispatches today to be marching on Pehn. The dispatches are be- lieved authentic and full significance is being attached to them. Earlier dispatches received today stated that the rebellion throughout China is far worse than the Chinese government has allowed the world to believe.
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NEW YORK - Joseph Pennell. noted artist and writer, has cabled he will leave London shortly, return ing to live in America definitely.
 SAN FRANCISCO - White at. tempting to escape. John Walker, pri- yate, shot and killed at Fort Win field Scott
 JUAREz-General Ornelas, former commandant here, taken from train near Laguna. and shot by Mexican bandits.
 OKLAHOMA CITY-J. c. welday, state chairman Socialist party. com mitted suicide this morning, fearing madness. He was to have been mar ried tonight.
 BERLIN-In the Prussian Chamber of Commerce today Herr von Heyde- brand referred incidentally to Am orleans as Germany's worst ene- mics"
 WASHINGTON - Representative Britten, Illinois. introduced a reso. lution authorizing President for the purchase of lower California
 WASHINGTON - Senator Johnson, Dakota. falls down stairs. several ribs broken.
 LOUIsvILLE-John B. HutchIngs one of the Souths best known orchi- tects. dead, heart trouble.
 VANCOUVER. B. c. - Fifty-three Americans have recruited for the Ninth Canadian regiment.
 NEW YORK-steamer Celebus has sailed for Rotterdam with relief sup plies for Belgium.
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CHINESE REBELS ON THE RAMPAGE,
 TAKE TWO CITIES

PEKIN, Feb. 1.-The Province of Kweichow Is in full rebellion and ad- vices received here are that the gov. ernor has been forced to flee.
 Further advices today arc that the rebels have captured both Luchow and Tzellutsing and are in complete control of the situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
THROWS THE HOOKS INTO
 ONE THEODORE ROOSEVELT

NEW YORK, Feb. 1. = George K Chervie. who was with Theodore Roos- evelt in his South American expedi- ton. and who recently returned from the Amazon jungles. told the mem bers of the Explorers club at their an nau dinner tonight that Colonel Roos- sevelt did not discover the "River of Doubt" as the Brazilian government had known of the streams existence
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
TRAINING SCHOOLS FOR
 AVlAToRs NOW PLANNED

NEW YORK. Feb. l.-Preparations for the establishing of training schools for avlators here, Boston, Chicago, Newport News. Augusta. Maine: Detroit, Los Angeles and Se- atte are being made by tho Aero Club Of America. This announcement was made today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
OPPOSITION STARTED
 AGAINST PRESIDENT
 BY THE sAEneER6UND

BALTIMORE. Feb l. Opposition to the renomination and the reelection of President Wilson has been recon mended to the active and passive members" of the Northeastern Saeng- erbund. The resolution was passed at a meeting of the directors held here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
HORRIBLE CRIME OF
 NEeRo-MURDERs TWO

BUFFALO, Feb. 1.-The police to- day are searching the city for q ne. gro who early this morning entered the home of Mrs. Charles Eiper. aged 67 and killed her and her son Fred. erick. The negro attempted to kill the daughter, Grace. but it is believed she will recover. The instrument of death used was a heavy black smiths hammer. No cause is known for the crime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
PRICES OF CHEMICALS SOAR SHOWING GREAT
 BOOM IN METAL LINE

wAsHINCTON. Fob. 1.- Soaring prices of chemicals derived from mu- nitions metals is a reflection of the boom in metals Copper sulphate. used ahreal as plant disinfectant. rec euty advanced from A. to % cents. zinc salts are high-zinc dust. which formerly sold for 5@ cents is now ss cents: mercury Is in demand now for explosive fulminates, and Its de- rivauves from chemicals are soaring co proh.b'tive prices. Many or these chemicals. formerly produced abroad. must now come solely from this coun- try
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
PRESIDENT WIRES THAT
 HE TRUSTS NEW CITIZENS

CHICAGO. Feb. L-Before leaving today for his trip to DesMoines. President Wilson sent Q wire to the Austrian Society of New York City, stating that he truoted the loyalty of the foreign born who had become citizens of this country, in all matters. pertaining to preparedness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
MlLlrARY pEPor HuRNED

LISBON. Feb. IA fire, believed to have been of incendiary origin, today dstroyed the military depot here. Four firemen were killed Many persons have been injured. Fifty thousand uniforms hay been destroyed Phe loss is enormous.
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known here as to whet happened on board or what is now transDiring.
 It is freely adr1itted that the cir cumstances are novel and questions of the gravest import may be raised British Ambassador sprins-Rice is sending special representatives to Norfolk and will attempt to recover the liner for his government. It is believed that Great Britain will in- sIst that the Appam ia an illegal prize and that she entered q neutral port to avoid .ecapture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
WILL SPEND sso,ooo,ooo
 ON BIG CHICAGO PLANT

CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-About $S0,0OO,- 900 will be spent in the Gary-south Chicago district by the Steel corpora tion. This money will go for big benzol plant, S4O00,0OO ton plate plant and additions and Improvements for the Gary and South Chricago man ufactoriea
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
CANAL LocKs opENEp.

SEATTLE. Feb. 1.-The locks of the Lake Washington ship canal have been completed and were opened this afternoon. Vessels can now use the canal and pass in as far as Ballard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01

NEW YORK. Feb. l. A London special says that 75 per cent. of the New South Wales bond issue was ta- ken by the underwriters. The demand is very light on account of the popn- larity of Exchequer and French bonds and rubber securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
NORWEGIAN STEAMERS
 SEIZED BY BRITISH
 TAKEN TO KiRKWALL

LONDON. Feb. Hive Norwegian steamers. all carrying wheat and oth- CT foodstuffs. have been seized and the admiralty announces they have been taken to KirlSwall.
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THEY NOW SILVER.

SPOKANE. Wash. Feb. l. - All citizens arc today shiverlng. During the night tho ther- mometers dropped to n de- grees below zero. Snow has al- so started falling.
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CAPTURED BY GERMANS
 AT SEA
BRITISH SOUTH AFRICAN STEAMSHIP APPAM NOT
SUNK BY MINE, WAS TAKEN BY GERMAN

Was Brought Into Hampton Roads Early Morning Full
 Charge of German Prize crew-German Flag of ManOfwar Flies at Main Mascapured Near Canary Islands Four Days After Leaving Africa Bound for England-Nany Passengers
 Aboard Including Several Hundred German Prisoners of War
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rHIs wAY AND TAAT wAY

LONDON. Feb. l. - The value of property owned by the subjects of Great Britain is approximately e72,- 100000 The value of German-owned property in Great Britain Is e1o5.. O0O.O 900.
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TN SOUTH ON
 RAMP
LEvEEs ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BREAK
AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN DANGER OF DEATH

Every Fam District Along the River enaced and People Ae Surrounded by Raging waerTwO Levees Have Broken Below Memphis and People Are Hemmed in POwerless to Help Theu,seves-COmmunieaOn Is Cut OT-Seamers and Small Craft Being Rushed to the Devasted District
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SHORTAGE OF LABOR
 FELT THRoUeoUT FRANCE

PARIS. Feb. 1.-The shortage of labor which the war has brought about is causing freight congestion in France and especially here. War pris- oners are used at Bordeaux to unload munitions
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SEATTLE HAS HAD A
 FORTY HOUR SNOW FALL
 AND IT IS CONTINUING

SEATTLE. Feb. 1.-For tho past forty hours to o'clock this morning the gentle has been falling. There is already five inches on the level and there is no let up.
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zFPPELINS RAID
 ENGLISH COAST

eates that the figures of those Killed and injured may run into higher fig ures. Reports are being received hourly from the districts affected and even 1t is not known how many other cities were visited. The results would have been more terrible only the at- tackers were hampered by heavy mIsts.
 In all degrees here and will consist of candidates from all parts of South eastern Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01
TELEeRApHlc NEWS IN
 A sKELToNizEo FORM

NEW YORK - Joseph Pennen. noted artist and writer, has cabled he will leave London shortly, return ing to live in America definitely.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01

JUAREz-Generd Ornelas, former commandant here, taken from train near Laguna. and shot by Mexican bandits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01

SAN FRANCISCO - White at. tempting to escape. John Walker, pri- vate. shot and killed at Fort Win field Scott.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-01

NEW YORK-steamer Celebus has sailed for Rotterdam with relief sup plies for Belgium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-14
Poorhouse Farm Yields Profit

SHILLINGTON. Pa, Nov. 14.-H. NJ
Grill. steward of the county almshouse and
farm. turned over to the county treasurer
s1422. the proceeds Of the wheat crop on
the countys farm this year.
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SESSANTA INNOCENT
DONNIE E RAGAZZI SON
VITTTNIE DEL TEUTONI
Gil Aeroplani ABSTRACT Hanno
Distrutto a Padova un Edificio
Dove 81 Erano Rifugiati
Non Combattenti
VITTORIE DEGLI ALLEATI

ROMA. IL Novembre.
II Ministero della Guerra annuncia che
durante II raid di aeroplani austriaci sulla
citta' d padova, di cul parlava leri un
communicate austriaco, sessanta donne
ragazzi rimasero ucclsi II raid avvenne
sabato scorso Ecco II testo del rapparto
del generate Cadorna:
'FRONT.' del Trentino g della Carnia--
L'artiglierla e. stata assai attiva.
Nella vale del Terragnolo contlnuano
nd osservarsi rapid movimenti di
forze nemiche, che pero' sono ostacolat
dallazione della nostra artigieria.
Mel pomeriggio dl sabato una squad
riglia di aeroplani nemlci lascio cadere
bonnie sulla ctta d Padova. lie bombe
distrussero un edhcio mel quale 81
erano rifugiate numerose donne
ragazzi In piu' gran parte del quail
rimasero ucclsi dale bombe sepolti
sotto le macerie. II numero delle Wit
time tutte borghesi, ammonia flnora
sessanta.
I'm altro communicate austriaco, trasmesso
uui da zurigo, dice che aeroplani austriaci
bombardarono stabilimenti industrlali a
Pontelagoscuro gil edificii della ferrovia a
Ravenna con splendid risultati e che lutte
le machine rltornarono senza damn allie
loro basi.
lie truppe inglesi operanti in Francla
hanno guadagGato una importante vittoria
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contro le forze tedesche su di una fronte di
cinoue miglia a nord ed a sud delrAncre
GIL inglesi operarono un violento attacco
al sorpresa, quado tedeschi non Sc 10 as
pettavano. Ia battaglia impegnata su
ouesta fronte non e. ancora terminate, ma
eli inglesi hanno guadagnato un considere.
vole tratto di terreno ed hanno fatto piu
al tremila prigloneri Questi hanno dichi-
arato che essi rimasero storditi dalIinten-
slta della preparations dell'artiglieria bril-
tannica, peco prima che Ia fanteria fosse
lancata all'attacco. Questo e state oper-
alto in condizioni atmosferiche favoravoL
Un'altra vttoria rhanno guadagnata
serb ed / francesi sulla fronte della Mace
donla I serbi avevano iniziato la loro avan-
zata nella giornata di ieri raltro nella zona
a sud-est di Monastir, g, aiutau dai fran
cesi, hanno guadagnato la piu' brillante vt-
toria che abba finora ottenuto rarmata del
generate Sarral. l bulgari sono stati cac-
cioti dal villaggio di Iven, dieci mlglla
addentro al conflne della Serbia, non 81
fermarono Sc non quando serbi II avevano
spinti due miglia piu n nord.
In questa battaglia I bulgari hanno per-
duto sedci cannoni da campsgna, ventuno
casson d'artiglieria ed una grande quantta'
di munizoni di ogni specie. Non 81 conosce
ancora II numero del prigionieri 81 sa