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Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
100000 TURKS AND
no GUNS TAKEN
Russians Go Wild With Joy at
Success at Erzerum.
FIERCE BATTLE REPORTED
More Than 10000 Turks, 110 Guns
and War Stores Are Reported
captured-Saves Egypt
and Persia.

Petrograd.-The greatest demon
stration since the capture Of Przemysl
occurred in Petrograd, following con-
frmation of reports of the capture Of
Erzerum.
Great crowds marched through the
streets, waving the Russian cOlors and
chanting hymns. Thousands attended
TIE Deum services in the great Kazan
Cathedral, while other thousands,
standing outside in the snow, offered
up prayers for the Grand Duke
Nicholas, again the national hero.
From army headquarters Emperor
Nicholas sent message Of congratula-
tion to the Grand Duke.
Russian People Stirred.
The conquest of Erzerum, the first
important Russian victory since the
retreat from the Carpathians began
nearly year ago, has stirred the Rus
sian people to great depths Of patriot
ism. The newspapers declared the
Grand Dukes triumph only the pre-
lude to greater victories that will
carry the Cars armies sweeping back
through Poland and Galicia before
summer.
More than 10000 Turkish soldiers
and 10 guns were taken by the Rus
SLAMS, according to dispatches from
Tiflis. In addition the Russians took
quantities of military supplies. At
tempts had been made to destroy
these, but the Russians moved so
rapidly in their final attacks that the
Turks were unable to prevent much
booty reaching the Russians.
The Turkish losses in the conflict
that ragged for five days about the
forts guarding Erzerum are said to
have been in the neighborhood Of
25, 900 killed and wounded.
Fierce Battle Reported.
Tiflis reports state that the battle
was the fiercest that has ever been
fought about a fortress in modern
warfare. The Turks fought desperate
lys Out one Dy one Ine AOIlS were Idhen
by the Russians, who charged with
the bayonet through breaches made
by their artillery.
Stops Conquest OF Persia.
The capture of Erzerum means the
collapse of all Turkish plans of con-
guest in Persia, military men here
believe, and possibly will force the
Turks to abandon their plans to in
wade Egypt.
The Grand Dukes main forces prob
ably will be halted within the walls of
Erzerum for several days, recuperat-
ing from the hardships Of the cam
paign in the SHOWS.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
BANDITS KILL 20 RANcHERs.
MaItreat All Females Over 10 Years,
Fl Paso Hears.

El Paso, Texas.-Twenty Mexican
ranchers in the State of Rurango were
killed by band Of 400 bandits that
appeared at Rancho San Juan Feb
ruary 1, according to a messenger that
reached here bearing messages from
an American to local mining men.
The messenger stated that the
bandits marched to the Siero Prieto
district and were not molested by
small Carranza forces at Santa Bar
bara and Parral.
These advices reported that each
ranch en- route was looted and females
over 10 years old were maltreated,
their male relatives being forced wit
nesses.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
snnnestlve Nickname.

It is said that a former postmaster
general OF Guatemala was Dicknamed
"mata muertos," which Is to say kill
er of dead persons" He is supposed
to have stabbed the dead body of u
murdered president as it lay in the
Street
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
NEW COTTON BILL OUT.
Lever Futures Measure FaVorabIy
Reported.

Washington. = The Lever Cotton
Futures Bill, an amended duplicate of
the Cotton Futures Act, recently held
unconstitutional by Judge Hough n
the Federal Court at New York, was
ordered favorably reported to the
House by the Agriculture Committee.
The House will act upon it probacly
within a fortnight.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
Crisfeld wants an armory and Sel

Crisfield. wants an armory and Sen.
ator Parsons asks the General AS
sembly to appropriate $4,000 to be
used in purchasing ground and con.
structing a building. The building
commission named includes the ad-
jutant general. commander Of the First
Regiment, company commander at
Crisfeld, and Clarence r Landlord
and LOWE c. Quinn, Sr.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
BILL FOR APENsIoN.

The Hartford county delegation
united in introducing a bill authoriz-
ing the State Board of Education to
grant a pension to Charles D. Wright.
For 25 years Mr.. Wright was super
intendent of schools in Hartford coun-
ty. He is now an invalid. The State
board is said to be in favor of the bill
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
FOR FARMING ON
HIGHER SCALE
To Eliminate Politics FromAgri.
cultural College.
AGENCIES UNDER ONE HEAD

Combined With This Body Will Be
the Livestock Sanitary Board,
Bureau Of immigration, Board Of
Forestry and Supervision Of the
Tobacco Warehouses-5iII Prepared
BY Gentlemen Interested In AgricuI-
turaI Development and Approved BY
Governor,
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MUST ANSWER FOR DISASTER.
Seven Men To Be Tried For Sinking
Of EastIand.

Chicago.-Preparations were begun
here by the States Attorney to bring
to trial the seven men indicted by the
State grand jury and charged with
responsibility for the loss of more
than 800 lives in the steamship East
land disaster last July. Under the
ruling of Federal Judge Sessions, at
Grand Rapids six men indicted by the
Federal grand jury in Chicago cannot
be removed from the Michigan district
to the Chicago Federal Court.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
Feb. q. 1915.

Germans bombarded Reims with
Austrian Pinch hoWitzers.
Russians forced Germans back
along the Bobr and repuIsed Aus
trians near Krasne.
Germans assembled great force
at Przasnysz.
American steamer CarIb sunk by
mine; three lost.
Germany included Orkney and
Shetland islands In war zone.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26

Judge Keedy, addressing the Wash
ington county grand jury, called atten-
ton to the bad condition of the State
road through Funkstown and said the
responsibility should be fixed.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
ASKS ARMY OF 25o,ooo.
Hoke Smith Presents Bill For Six.
Year Enlistment.

hington.-Increase of the Regu-
lar Army to 25O,OOO men was provided
in a bill introduced in the Senate by
Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia. It
was Immediately referred to the SEN
ate Military Affairs Committee, now
engaged in redrafting the Chamber
lain omnibus army bill. The term Of
enlistment would be six years, two
years with the colors and four years
in the reserve.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
AGAINST PROHIBITION.

In the House the anti-prohibition
resolutions adopted on Thursday by
the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
were read and referred to the Commit
tee on Temperance.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
Feb. rs, 1915.

Germans besleoed ossoWetz.
Russians split Austrian army In
carpathiahs and again invaded
8ukoWlna.
Four forts at entrance Of Dar-
daneIIes reduced by allied fleet.
British steamer Western Coast
lost In the channel.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
stops CONQUEST of Persla.
opens Asia Minor To RussIans.

Paris.-The capture Of Erzerum has
placed Asia Minor at the mercy of the
Russians, in the opinion of French
military experts. The Russians vic
tory at Erzerum is called the most i'm
portant since the French success in
Champagne last year.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
HAS GUN WITH 24MILE RANGE.
Biggest Cannon In World Being Built
For United States.

Midland, Pa.-The United States
Government is having the biggest gun
in the world made at the Crucible
Steel Works here. The gun has a
range of "a miles, with sufficient
power to penetrate 1O-inch plate.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
Easy to Get Line on Him,

Fond Father-"l hardly know what
business to put my son in, know
practically nothing about his ability"
Friend-"Take him for sea voyage.
That will show What there is in him. 4"
philadelphia Record.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
NOT TOO OLD TO FIGHT.
Confederate Veteran, 50, Sends q
Cedar Sword To Wilson.

Washington.-S. A. Walden, a Con-
federate veteran, of Murfreesboro,
Tenn, who wrote that he was SO years
old. but not too old to fight, sent Presi-
dent Wilson a sword made of cedar
from the Stones River battlefield as an
evidence of his interest in the pre-
paredness program.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
INCREASED 5000 PER CENT.

Barrel Of Violet Dye Bought For $500
Is Sold For $4,000.
Boston.-The shortage in dyestuffs
and the demand by textile manufac.
turers for this product was pointed out
by dealers who reported that a barrel
of violet dive bought IA months ago
for $400. had been sold here for $12,-
600, an increase Of 5000 per cent.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
Had suItan's Endorsement

Extract from Turkish newspaper:
His serene highness has been pleased
to watch the eclipse, and has directed
the lord chamberlain to express his
entire satisfaction with the magniti.
cent performance. ."-Tit-Bits
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
NOW TREASURER DENNIS.

John NJ. Dennis qualified as State
Treasurer, succeeding General Murray
Vandiver, who filed the Office for Is
years.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
chanoed His Complaint.

when first he was married he used
to boast that his wife had a way Of
her own" "WelI4" Now he com
plains that sho has her own way
Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26

Otho F. James was elected mayor OF
Glen Echo to fill out the unexpired
term of William H. RoAch, who recent
ly died.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
THEATRE FALLS; 10 DIE.

Numerous Others Injured In Collapse
Of Opera House.
Mexia, Texas.-Ten persons were
killed here in the collapse of the Opera
House building, which was followed by
gas explosion and fire that for a
time threatened the business section
of the town. Numerous persons were
injured.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
YOUTH KILLS HIS FATHER.
Knocks Parent Down In Defending
Mother From Attack.

MOLnGT TTUTH NLIaGNs
Cleveland, Ohio.-Arthur McKensie,
20, was arrested here on charge OF
killing his father, John McKensie, 49,
in their home. According to the story
told by the boy and his mother, Nc
Kensie senior came home intoxicated
and struck his wife, who called upon
the boy for help. The son hit his
father on the jaw, knocking him to
the floor. Physicians were called and
found the elder McKensie dead due
to broken neck sustained when he
fell.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
TWO THOUSAND STARVING.
Flood Sufferers Reported Dying For
Want Of Food.

New Orleans.-At least 1000 per-
sons, mostly negroes, are facing star
vation in the back country west of
Newellton, La, as a result of the food,
and some actually are starving, ac-
cording to a long distance telephone
message received here from Martin
Jacoby, mayor of Newellton, and
julius Solomon, town marshal.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26

In a good year France pays taxes
on more than a thousand million gal
Ions Of wine.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
EDITOR GETS LIFE SENTENCE,

Killed Editor Of a Competing Paper
In a Dispute.
Purvis, Miss.-Dr. Samuel E. Rees,
editor of weekly newspaper here,
was found guilty of the murder of
Wiley A. Blackburn, editor OF COM
peting paper, last October and was
sentenced to life Imprisonment. Black
burn was killed in the courthouse after
a dispute with Rees over bids for
printing.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26

Thomas w. Dean, of Point of Rocks,
was killed while jumping from train
near his home.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26

The Havre de Grace Business Mems
Association was organized.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
Feb. q. ts15.

Russians made progress In Gall
eia and the carpathians.
Turks massaered Armenlans In
the Caucasus.
United States presented notes to
Great Britain and Germany propos-
ina notifications Of blockade de.
crees.
Zeppelin bombarded Calais, kill
ing five persons.
Germany denied charges Of cru
city to war prisoners.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
BLOWN UP OUT OF EAST RIVER.
Two Men Killed, But Third Escapes
With Few Bruises.

With Few Bruises.
New York.-The body of Michael
Mccarthy, one of three workmen
hurled up through 80 feet of mud and
water to the surface of East river by
a blowout of compressed air in sub
way being constructed 100 feet under
the river, was recovered by the police
after they had spent 1S hours dragging
for it with graphing hooks.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Feb. 21. 1915.

Feb. 21. 1915.
Russians forced the fighting from
East Prussia to 5ukowIna.
Berlin reported sinking Of Brit
ish transport loaded with troops.
American steamer Evelyn sunk
by mine off Holland; eight lost.
German submarine U-12 sank
British steamer Downshire.
German airmen dropped bombs
on Colchester, Coe0eshaIl and
5raIntree, England.
Relms again bombarded.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
FRANCIS DECLINES POST.
Missourian Unable To Accept Ambas-
sadorship To Russia.

Washington.-Davi r. Francis, Of
st. Louis, has declined the position of
Ambassador to Russia. Because of con-
ditions at Petrograd, including the de-
sire Of the President to negotiate a
new commercial treaty in the place of
that abrogated by President Taft, the
Administration is anxious to obtain a
man for the place Immediately.
Middletown transcript., 1916-02-26
G. T. MARYE RESIGNS.
Ambassador To Russia May Be Sue
eeeded BY D. r. Francis.

Washington.-David R. Francis, of
st. Louis, former Secretary of the In
terror and former Governor of Mis-
souri,, is understood to be under seri-
GUS consideration for appointment as
Ambassador to Russia to succeed Geo.
T. Marye. 1t is not known whether he
will accept the post if it is offered to
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

reported sales at the highest prices on
the crop, and exporters were again said
to be good buyers in various markets,
their purchases being placed at about
a million and half. In view Of these
facts there seemed TO be no reason
for the general downward movement
other than the speculative operations
of certain prominent operators IN the
West. Big commission houses solo
from n million to two million bushels.
said to be largely for the purpose OF
taking in profits. In addition, il was
said that other big operators were
striving to force prices still lower so
that they might buy with more safety.
Their efforts to shake out the smaller
holders succeeded in some cases, as
the stop-loss price was reached on
some contracts. The decline was
quickened by these executions. For
eign advices continued Of an encour-
aging nature, and cargoes TO arrive IN
Liverpool were quoted from Sd TO ID
higher per quarter. Poor thrashing re-
turns were received from the Dakotas,
and a weekly review Of spring wheat
crop conditions indicated complete cor
roboration Of all pessimistic advices.
In parts of Manitoba it was said that
thrashing showed better yields than ex-
pected, but much serious injury by re-
cent frost was reported in an important
region in Saskatchewan. Timid hold
ers were affected by further allusion
TO the possible release of large quan-
titles from Russia and the Balkan Pc
ninsula. The failure to arrive at a
settlement of the railroad labor troubl"
also had a depressing influence in some
quarters. It was argued that cur
tailment of transportation would check
the export movement and cause further
accumulations in stocks, which are al
ready so large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Curb Market

Note.-The Tribune assumes no re-
sponsibility for the accuracy or au-
thenticity Of curb market quotations.
The New York Curb Association pro-
duces no official quotation list II lets
that privilege TO individuals. Any one
can make prices on the curb and get
them printed in the daily lists, even
without the formality of first submit
ting the shares 10 the Curb Association
for its approval. Some securities are
regularly listed, that is, they are APP
proved for trading by the Curb Asso-
citation. and it is expected that infor-
nation concerning them will be filed
from time to time with the secretary.
Some other securities, like the Stand
ard Oil subsidiaries, are admitted 20
quotation" without regular listing.
A greater number are unlisted. No
one has any authority over them. I'm
listed stocks are marked thus: g..
They are principally mining stocks,
and most of them are prospects" but
there is nothing to distinguish pros
poets" from operating properties" in
the unlisted group. There are a few
listed mining stocks, and among these
prospects" are distinguished by the
abbreviation "a pros" after the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Com Odities

81 bale with little interruption. Strong
cable advices, the dry weather in the
Southwest. and claims of crop injury
continued as the principal factors.
They uuickened the demand from var
ious sources, including larger orders
from so-called outsiders. These served
TO offset fairly heavy realizing sales
and Southern selling in anticipation OF
the crop movement. Profits were &C
cepted by some holders who look for
reaction in view of the recent sharp
upturn. The unsatisfactory railroad
situation also had depressing effect
for q time. These factors caused q
recession of roughly 10 points at one
time. The presence of boil weevil was
reported in messages from Oklahoma
and Texas, and the general crop con-
dition, according to one view. Will be
lower than in 1909, when it was 63.7
per cent. Southern cash markets were
firm AS demand is good while planters
are not willing to sell freely. To
make matters worse in the Southwest,
it was pointed out that night tempera-
lures have been dangerously low. The
mercury registered only As degrees at
one place in Oklahoma and around %
nt other DOintg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

Oats.-Oats prices went to new hign
levels and showed slight gains at tne
close. A falling off in the interior
movement, coupled with an excellent
demand, caused strength in cash mar
kets. Foreign buyers were said to have
taken half a million bushels, emphasiz-
ing the deficiency in European crops
and the large import requirements.
Claims of damage by frost in CANADA
caused buying by short sellers and py
large trade interests in Chicago; Inc
latter expect still smaller arrivals Pc
cause farmers have received higher oios
from other markets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Sustenance
Cereals

Wheat although there was no ap-
preciable alteration in the underlying
situation, wheat prices sold off some
what readily yesterday. 1t was notice
able, however, that the nearby de-
liveries held up fairly well, making
it quite clear that the grain has lost
none of its worth in the opinion of
handlers of the actual cash property
and premiums over the future con-
tracts were further advanced. st. Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

condition was reported in Nebraska
but the Southwest 10 still complaining.
The Kansas officials place the states
crop at only 100000 bushels, CON
trasting sharply with last years mar
vest Of 172,00o000. On August ! snc
indication was for over so,VVv.oo"
bushels, and on July for over 1907
600 600 bushels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
B 0 n d S

Ne7c York, Thursday, Aug. %, 1916.
Trading in bonds on the New York
Stock Exchange Thursday amounted TO
S2,9Ol 900, against S4,06S,0O Wednes-
day, Si,0S4, 900 a week ago and S2,366,O0O
a year ago. From January to date,
S67O,26i, 600, against S5iO,129,OOO in
1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

name. with this notice duly given.
The Tribune will hereafter print all
quotations, without further response
bility.
Transactions and prices for yester-
day were reported as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Bonds.

1000 British IS. -. e9T2 ssI2 seNa ssH2
10000 sMidvale st 5s e59s s53s s5ss s57s
10000 Or Gvt IS i 1oo7s 1oo3s 1ooas tooas
10000 .Sinclair Oil 6s 90 90 90 se
10000 IS & S Co &c 100 100 100 100
ENLISTED. tSells cts. per share.
Note.-Transactions and prices for Omar
Oil and Gas on Wednesday were as follows:
Shares, 1880; opening. 81; high. e5; low.
90; close, 81. Bid, 90: asked. e5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

Corn.-Corn markets acted indie
pendently of wheat yesterday. Re-
cepts were light, which strengthened
cash markets and the nearby contracts.
Greater firmness, however, was dis
played by the new crop contracts be-
cause of the absence of moisture all
over the belt and the forecast of fair
and warmer weather. A perfect crop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Livestock, Meats and Provisions

Following are yesterdays prices,
compared with those Of a year ago:
New York: Yesterday. A year ago.
lrs ''esi' O $3.50 esIo.R $500 q $40
10 e.''........ .I2he ASA IA a IA
LIB 'esn ' O'ss $50 @ 1875 SEQ Q 1900
Dressed feals. city. . ~ .. M
10 ....ss.ss.s. 10 - 80 y 81
Live ewes l0olb. 500 a 700 $50 o|9
Lambs fair 10 prime - -
100 b.. 1000 1913 90 s.S
Dressed mutton. 10 10 ~ .0s q ia
Dress lambs. N. - "a .i5 nag va
Hogs. good 100 80 -.
10 .ss.ss.s.srsiisN i's%' INV -
Dressed hogs. bacon, ana,
Mess pork Dbl. $3.50 @ 5000 $3.50 g l7.oc
Mess beef Dbl. 1000 % 1880 1850 q Io.W
"i il .'n4."" -'' a M,o $40 q $40
Continued on page ten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25
Standard Oil Subsidiaries.
Other Oil Stocks.

1000 tab p Ltd p. So SO So SO
400 .Bar Oil & G.. 2zs 3 27s 3
100 Zoos & Co oil r. 1893 1885 1898 1888
1000 'Cos Oil Il G.. II i've II II
$500 Federal OIL. I ia 1Hs
100 lint Petroleum. 1917 1oI2 1o1s 1oZa
100 Kenova Oil ap. IS Is % "a
900 Met Petroleum. IS IS t4Ia i4Ha
5000 'fMidwest Oil. 30 40 SO ~
1000 ~ Y-okla Oil. 1B "a tis "a
$4,000 stOkla Oil .... II p 10 11I2
800 Okla Prod & r. eDs 6Is
$500 4Omar Oil & G. % ga 80 90
$50 'Sapulpa o & r s1a eKa 9H2 eTa
200 Savoy Oil ..... 934 e34 ga ga
300 '1Tex Mex Pet 81 95 "a 80
9O06'Un West OIL. ia "a I'd ~
$500 .fVac Oil & C. 81 SO 80 81
500 Victoria OIL. lie liz H
400 Wayld Oil & C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

fatal sales Of stocks Thursday. Ill.,
..a shares. against l,OsS,7Oo Wednes-
,.v $4,000 a week ago and 7lt,2OO a
sso. From January to date, 1885,
,ss 200 shares, against sl,9Ss,7OO year
- All quotations are in dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-25

Metals. Contr

MetaIs.-Contract are declared to
be under negotiation for delivery OF
further large quantities of copper next
year to England and France. j. p. Nor
gan e. Co. are said to be acting for the
Allies. The copper. according TO the
plans, will be apportioned among prac-
tically all the important New York
selling interests. 1t is understood that
the deliveries will run through the first
half of 1917. Current sales Of last quar-
ter copper are said to be averaging be-
tween 100000 and 100000 pounds
daily, of which the greater part is for
domestic account. Heavy buying of
basic iron has caused advances Of so
cents q ton in some districts. An ad-
vance of per cent was announced yes
terday in the price of bolts.
Prices current for few of the prin-
cipal metals and metal products, COM
pared with those prevailing at the cor
responding time of last year, follow:
Price
Current year
price. ago.
Fig iron, No. !
fdfy, ton. s20.50@21.00 $1,000
Steel billets, Pitts,
ton ........... $500 $3.50
Copper, electricity
tic, h.. .."..... .27A@.271s II
Tin, ID. .3Sh .33X
Lead, n. Y. deliv. .06a .041a
Spelter, lb. ..... 1884 .l7A
Other Basic Materials.-Of each OF
the following commodities there are
many grades and variations, and there
fore many prices. These quotations
are for the information Of those who
have a general interest in prices.
Current Price a
price year ago.
Leather. hem, 1st. ID. 81 .32
Lumber, hem, 1 900 ftS24.00 $3.50
Petroleum, refined, gal .0S.S5 .0S.75
Petroleum, crude, Dbl. $50 1.55
Rubber, Para, upriyer,
fine. lb............. IS .6S
Wool, Ohio X, b.. 81 %
Cotton
Cotton prices continued on their up
ward course Yesterday, advancing over