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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY &c. 1916

of the new family on the Weatherbee
farm. I can't get my tongue around
their name yet"
The Swede family who bought the
P. w. Sanders farm are coming the
first of April. They are young mar
ried folks. He is now in New York.
Sharon at all. He was tending an en-
CINE when the boiler burst and
knocked him senseless and killed his
dog that stood beside him."
school at Hope Corner, got her name
out Of the dustpan into the newspaper.
Olive said to friend, II have got my
name out of the dustpan." When
asked what she meant. she said her
teacher had drawn a dustpan on the
board, and if anyone had any litter
around their desk, instead of calling
their attention to it, she wrote their
name in the dustpan where it re-
manned until things were tidied up.
This idea was suggested by Kenneth
Morrill,.
Thursday, two loads of wood which
are thought to be the largest ever
drawn into Livermore Falls by a single
yoke Of oxen were hauled into the viii
lage. Both loads came from the Stone
farm in Jay, Caleb Seaman with head
yoke drew in a load measuring four
and three-fourths cords of wood and
Park Smith four and one-half cords.
Writes the Caribou correspondent Of
Fort Faireld Review:
I'm 1863, Washington's birthday
came on Sunday. We were surprised
to hear a 21-gun salute on that day
from Fort Sumter, on the Confederate
side. The next day, Monday, the
blockading fleet each fired q guns
l saw the flag of the Confederacy fly
| over that fortress more than a year.
and not till eight years ago, did I
again see the Stars and Stripes wave
over Forts Sumter. 1t was formerly
handsome fortress, but after the
siege Of Charlestown, it looked like an
old umbrella stuck with a club, only
larger"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Maine Gossip
To the South Wind.

To the South Wind.
o soft, deceitful wind,
So gently blowing.
Smelling of moist black earth
And young things growing
The lilac bushes in each country yard
Have heard thy call, and now their
bOughs are starred,
With green tips showing.
The kindly snow has fled
Beneath thy signing,
Leaving the bare wide fields
Uncovered lying,
The deluded sparrow sings of love, and
weaves
Its nest with twigs and straw beneath
the caves
Experience buying.
o sweet, beguiling wind
Whose smiles enthralling
Make gardeners dream of seeds
And flower beds calling
So soon as thou hast gamboled on thy
way,
We shall awake to winter in full sway
And snowflakes falling.
Ethel H. Wolff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
WEEKS MILLS

Mrs. P. G. Brown and Mrs. J. w. Segee
were business callers Thursday in Water.
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Quinnam were call
ers Friday in Augusta.
Mrs. ]. R. Hall is recovering from a
recent illness.
Frank Malcolm was called to Fairfield
Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Malcolm's father, the late William Win
slow.
The Deer Hill school closed Feb. II,
after nine-weeks' term taught by Mrs.
Myrtle Brown. Arthur Evans was not
absent or tardy for the term and he has
not missed a day of school nor been tar
dy for the last two years. a pretty good
record for boy eight years old.
Harry Reed. James Caswell, Bonnie
Mosher. Roy Choate and Frank Manning
attended the boys conference at Fair
field.
Miss Idella Allard has returned home
from Sidney. where she has been teach
ing.
Mr.. Wood has his logs all hauled to his
mill IN this place and now has his
teams at work at Hostile Valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
When the Worm Turned.

Your honor" declared officer McPher-
son, Il heard an awful yellin' back in
the wagon yard, and when I got there
this man was beating his wife"
Judge Broylesh turned sharply on the
prisoner, a tall, gaunt farmer, with clay
colored complexion.
us this true? Were you beating your
wife, sir?' demanded the judge.
Yes, yer honor
How did YOU come to do it?'
Lord knows. jedge. For 20 years she
allus WIZ tn one what did the beatin',
but l jes' happened to catch her when
she wasn't feelin' right."-Case and Com
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

The policy Of "scuttle" which Bryan
tried to make an issue in his second
campaign for the presidency has now
been endorsed in the United States
Senate. Thirty-six Democrats and
five Republicans voted for it, while SO
Republicans and ave Democrats voted
against it. The Democratic vice
president gave the casting vote in its
favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Trad. Problems After the Wa.


what will bs our commercial posi-
ton after the war? was the all-absorb-
ing question before the third annual
Foreign Trade Convention held at New
Orleans. Running through the entire
discussion Of the subject was the une-
quivocal demand for a general revision
of the tariff with provisions for making
it more flexible and adaptable to
changing conditions. Opinions were
unanimously to the effect that the
present Democratic tariff law would be
pitifully inadequate to meet the post
bellum situation; that it must be
stricken from the statute books.
Those who took part in the discussion
are recognized as trade authorities
throughout this country. President
Farrell Of the U. s. Steel Corporation.
declared that the foreign business since
the war began has been the greatest
asset of many American manufactur-
ers and the only Justification for the
operation Of their plants full time.
Whatever may be the nature Of the
competition which our manufacturers
will have to meet after the war;" he
warned. "it would not be safe to con-
clude that it will be less intense or less
effective than heretofore. II it be hand
icapped by the scarcity and dearness Of
money. it will be stimulated by the
pressure Of dire necessity" Mr.. Farrell
finds in Europe's foreign investments a
safeguard to the prosperity of her in.
dustries and an aid in her industrial re-
Mobilization.
In very interesting paper On 1.-THE
Problem Of Dumping" DR.. H. c.
Emery, former chairman Of the tariff
board, defended the selling Of goods in
one market cheaper than another, as
serting that this was economically
sound, and that the United States
should not hastily adopt any anti
dumping policy which might lead 9TH
er nations to retalitate against US. ITO
get the best results in the way of the
largest products at the lowest cost" he
said, the flour miller. for example,
must keep his plant going at full ca
pacity. Under these conditions, the cost
Of -four per barrel, in general, is made
the lowest possible. He cannot market
his complete output in any single mar
ket at a single remunerative price.
Manufacturers hold on to certain mar
kets and then dispose Of their surplus
at such prices as they can get, whether
in the confines Of their country or not. "
Mr.. Emery finds that the real danger
after the war Is not that European
manufacturers will sell goods in our
market below their own cost of produce
| ton. but that they will sell goods be-
low our cost at home. On the other
Land, prices in foreign markets in time
of peace are so low that the American
exporter is largely driven by the sheer
force Of international competition to
sell his surplus at some reduction
hence the movement for an anti-dump-
ing law. he believes frought with dan.
ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

1t may be only a coincidence, but on
the same day that the Democrats in
open Senate voted for the "scuttle"
policy in the Philippines they voted,
in the secrecy Of committee in favor OF
the humiliating and Apologize treaty
with Colombia whereby we are to Of
fer excuses and $15.0oo.oo0 to the
South American republic for having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
But None for Him.

"Any letters for me?"
what name?"
"Jasen Howlet." -
"Um-m-m. Nope
"Thet's strange"
Expecting any,"
mo. But Israel Fubbleton was reading
TIL other day tibet there was enough let
ters sent through the postoffice last year
to give every man. woman and child %
each-an' I thought I'd come in for my
share. The Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
ROME

L. G. Martin passed away Wednef'
day, Feb. 90 after a short sickness
with pneumonia. aged IS years. W.
Martin has been a lifelong resident
this town had been chairman Of The
board Of selectmen several years, also
town treasurer for many years, VINCE
Office he held at the time OF his dea'l
He will be much missed by neighooi.
and many friends. One daughter ss
a widow survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

And say, If more Of the matter which
goes into the newspapers of today
were written in the style Of the follow
ing items clipped from the country
correspondence of a Maine weekly, ii
would be more interesting, wouldn't 1t /?
I'VE haven't made the acquaintance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Light and Airy
Cutting Down Cherry Trees,

Deforestation was thing
That gave our sires no scare.
They didn't to their forest cling
For they had trees to spare.
WAS well for George. as like as not,
The issue was not clear.
1t might have hampered him a lot
And altered his career,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINE,
ALL.THE-WAY
BOSTON e. PORTLAND LINE

Steamships CALVIN AUSTIN and
GOVERNOR DINGLEY. Leave Franklin
Wharf week days 7.30 P. NJ. for Boston.
Return leave Central Wharf. Boston,
week days only at P. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Fridays 600
A. NJ. Due Boston eco P. NJ.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Between Portland and New York
Steamships NORTH LAND and
HERMAN WINTER
Reduced Pares-Reduced Stateroom
Prices.
Schedule disturbed-Informatio upon re-
quest.
BATH AND BOOTHBAY LINE
Leave Bath 2.45 P. NJ. week days only,
for Boothbay Harbor and intermediate
Landings. Return, leave Boothbay Har-
Dor 7.0O A. NJ, week days only. for Bath
and Intermediate Landings.
II. A. CLAY. Supt., Portland. Maine.
NJ. A. HARADEN, Supt.. Bath, Maine.
DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Straight Stuff.

~ can't see but what women are just
as rational as men," declared the proprie-
tor of the Pluperfect Picture Parlor.
"How now?''
Haven't had any demand from the
women that I run the last reel of love
story first"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

Attempts to learn the date OF AT.
IONA cliff dwellings. will be maze W
comparing the rings in tree trual.
preserved from that time, with tno1
of the largest living trees in the s'a's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Literary.

ooh, I simply adore Meredith and
Browning and Henry james," said the
gushing young person.
$50 do T." said Little Binks. "They
are perfectly delightful. It's like sending
your mind to a gymnasium. Er-do you
read them in the originate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

The italian government, which sew
eral years ago bought most Of the
telephone systems Of that country, has
extended until 1928 the time which
some smaller companies may operate
independently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

II our President keeps on adopting
true American principles he will be-
come a good and very able Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
The World War a Year AGO
Today-Feb. rs.

Russians brought up fresh
troops north Of warsaw. Their
guns in Ossowetz engaged the
German eleven inch and twelve
inch mortars. PrzasnySz was
recaptured by Russians, and the
Germans were forced to defen-
sive tactics all along the line.
In the Champagne the French
captured 500 yards Of German
trenches by a brilliant bayonet
attack in the evening and r.
pulsed q strong German counter
attack. In the Argonne the Ger
mans drove the French from
their advanced works BY spfay-
ing them with burning liquid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

Is 0he Democratic opposition in Con-
sress to the President, inspired by w.
J. B.?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70, REoul.,
meeting Friday evenings at 100. -"
L. C. HUGHES, n. G.
E. F. WESTON. Rec.-Sec.
GUY c. LONGFELLOW. Fin Sse
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENr. NO. ,
Meetings at 7.3o o'clock every second ~
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday,
l. B. PACKARD, c.p
c. E. STEWART, Scdb.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 3. ~
Regular meeting every third Tuesday A.
LEVI NJ. POOR, Can't
diff RAY NJ. BURNS, CIerk
QUEEN TEMPLE, NO. 70, PYrHIAN
Sisters, meets in X. Of P. hall the ssoeod
and fourth Tuesday evenings Of ssss
month, and 7.30 o'clock.
ADELAIDE NJ. THOMPSON, ME,c
ADELAIDE NJ. PAGE, NJ. Of r. and :
LUCIE F. LEWIS, NJ. of F.
tu-th-sat,tf
RETAIL CLERKS UNION, LOCAL
No. $40. Regular meetings second and
fourth Thursdays Of each month in ca.
penter's hall.
o. E. DOUGLAS, Rec. Sec
may11, tues-thurs-sat,1yr
GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
No. 5, Ladies of the G. A. r.: Regula,
meeting in G. A. r. hall every Tuesday
a. gov MRS. BELL E. sANBoRN. Pre-.
MRS. SARAH L. GUPTILL, Sec
feb3, u-thurs-sat.
UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS "
Pythias, King Company. No. :. RACk
meeting first Thursday of each month
Rec. w. FRANK HERRIcK
oct, tu-th-sat.u
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s. p. o.
H. Meetings I'd and 9Th Saturday sva'
ings Of each month at G. A. r. hall
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, VI,
MRS. ALICE RIPLEY. Sec
tu-th-sat.tf
N. e. o. p, KENNEeEC LODGE, No
Isl meets in 6. A. r. hall the first -
third Tuesday evenings of each mont
MRS. fOTTIE H. PIERCE. wardsn
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE. Rec. Sec.
B. L. NICHOLAS. Fin. Sec.
tM-th-sat
G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post No. l3. second an
fourth Thursdays of each month.
LEVI NJ. POOR. Commander.
WIN. McDAVID, Adjutant
o. o. STETSON. Quartermaster.
ianD. tu-thurs-sat-tf
SETH WILLIAMS lNDEPENosNf
Relief corps. Meetings every 1Thunsa
AFTERNOON E a Fl q Lip ii TT Pr.
ADDIE W. GAY. Sec. 49,.
L. J. McDAVID. Treas
! april. tn -th-sat.lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

Damascus in Syria is the Oldest of
all existing cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

TRAINS LEAVE AUGCSIA AS FOL-
%~;l GofSG 1wEsr-sos 4. NJ,
NAME except Monday. Portland
ISf3sf3 and Boston; SIS A. NJ,
3AJSdS RRe e"hssnd' pol Farmington.
, ton Montreal &c and Que
wick 1sw,ste &c. sss a M r1 gtnasd
and So. Gardiner; $40 P. NJ. local: ~
P. NJ. (express), Brunswick, Rockiand.
Portland, Boston and New York: Sis p
NJ, Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardi-
ner; 6.l2 p. NJ. mot beyond PortIand1.
1O.4o T. NJ, Lewiston. Bath, Portland
Boston. Sundays 1903 and 10.l5 A. NJ. 3.3S
lNew York; and 1910 P. NJ. Portland and
Boston. >'''
GOING EAST-1.11 A. NJ. Bangor.
Calais. Bar Harbor. st. John, Halifax.
Aroostook Co. Sunday morning does not
connect beyond Bangor; 633 A. NJ, local
to Moosehead Lake (via Oakland), Bel
fast. FoXcroft and Bangor; 9.17l A. NJ,
local to Belfast, Bangor and Skowhegan:
12.O6 P. NJ. Waterville. Bangor, B. &: A.
X. r., Calais, st. John and Halifax: 2.34
+. NJ, express to Waterville. thence local
to Bangor and Mattawamkeag; $40 P. NJ,
Wateryille and skowhegan: 7.os P. M,
Waterville, Skowhegan and Bangor.
A. NJ. and 2.53 P. NJ. for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Hallowell,
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 6.3S, 9.3s
A: NJ, 124s. 80. 4.o7. Gardiner only Sis.
6.12, 1910 P. NJ
H. D. WALDRoN, Genl Passenger Agt.
D. c. DOUGLASS. GenI Mgr, Port
land, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

been enterprising enough to build the
Panama canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Augusta Lodge Directerv

Gu NOc CHAPTER, No :,
r. A. NJ: Special convocation at Ma,,,s'
Royal Arch. Refreshments. So;c"HA,a
companions are cordially invited "a y
tend. " u
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE. HID
CHARLES r. CHASE Sac g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
TRINITY coMMANDERY. No

TRINITY coMMANDERY, M :,
X. T. Special conclave at Masonic ~ =
pie Friday afternoon, March 3D. 1s, sen =.
500 p. NJ. Work in the Red Cross B., u
Quet at Sis p. NJ. Work In the Ords Saa !,
Temple and Malta at 7.30 P. NJ All :. VI
journing fraters are cordially invited !.
attend.
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH, En-. con
GEORGE H. BANGS. Recorder. '~'
febgam.,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

Several Of the towns in the State are
adopting the very sensible plan Of the
citizens getting together before the
annual townmeeting and having a
heart-to-heart talk over the town bus
mess and outlining a policy to be fol-
lowed at the meeting. purely in the
best Interests Of the town. Caribou Is
the latest to be reported to try the
scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REouLA,
meeting Friday evenings at 40.
L. c. HUGHES, n. G.
E. F. WESTON. Rec.-Sec.
GUY c. LONGFELLOW, Fin. g.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-26
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect Sept. 26, 1915.

TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
lows.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-12
American Army Had Not Yet
Invaded Mexican Territory
in Pursuit Of villa, But
Expected Would Move Soon
Washington. Mar ii.--"Ameriean
troops positively have not entered
Mexico yet" declared Secretary
Baker this afternoon.

I'll paso. Mar. ll.--Generai John
J. Pershing said this afternoon there
was no truth In the report that
American forces already had invaded
Mexico.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-12
W(QJ[DB(J|LD
HIGHWAY TO
THE CAVES
Congressman Hawley Intro
duces Bill in House Pro-
viding for Apporionment
Of $4,000 for Purpose

Congressman Havley has intro
duced bill in congress to provide
for the construction Of highway to
the Josephine caves. The bill car
ries an appropriation Of $4,000.
which is to be advanced from the
forestry receipts Of the state. the fed
eral government to be- reimbursed
with moneys taken in through for
estry sources.
The proposed highway goes from
the upper Williams creek through TO
the Sucker creek valley. An estimate
of the cost of such highway was
obtained by the department some
time ago. being supplied by the once
of the Siskiyou reserve in this city.
Supervisor Macduff furnished alter
native estimates. one Of $4,000. the
road to go up Grayback mountain
from Williams creek, keeping the
caves directly upon the main thor
oughfare. Byt this route all travel
passing between the Williams and
Sucker creek valleys would have to
make the elevation of the caves. AM
other route proposed by Mr.. Macduff
would follow Williams creek up to
the point on the trail where the
three creeks come together, then 1t
would cross the divide and follow
Grayback creek down into the Sucker
creek valley. From the point where
the road left the Williams creek side
of the divide a four-mile side road
would be built to the caves. This
after road finds most favor with the
forestry officials shere. and Mr.. Mac
dun expressed the belief that 1t
might even be better IL the road was
not built quite to the caves. He
thought some of the charm might be
taken away unless mile or so Of
the delightful trail was left for the
visitor to negotiate
If the Hawley bill called for an
outright appropriation of $4,000 for
the building of this road, 1t is likely
that it might fail, in view of the
democratic policy, but as it is only
loan from the forestry fund. 1t is
expected that it will meet with favor.
Twenty-Five per cent Of the revenues
derived from the leases, sales and
other sources upon national forests
is returned to the state in which 1t
originated. and it is proposed to anti
cipate this fund in building the caves
road. Practically the entire road will
be through the Siskiyou reserve, and
the forestry department is reported
as favoring its building.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-12
WORK
ON SUGAR
FACTORY
Site Of New Industry Is Busy
Place, and Scores Of La
borers Are Engaged in
Making the Foundations

South Grants Pass is about the
busiest place in the northwest these
days. The site OF the sugar factory
is a scene OF industry and Of activity.
and the hand OF progress is fast
changing the appearance Of things
there.
Monday the mixing Of the concrete
for the foundation Of the buildings
will be commenced. the concrete
mixer and its engine having been
placed ready for the beginning Of
real building operations. The first
building to be constructed will con-
tain the boiler room, pump house.
machine shop and lime kiln. The
excavation for the foundation Of this
structure is completed and the wood
forms into which the concrete ma
|terial will be poured are already In
place. This building will be OF steel,
concrete and brick construction.
|Paralleling this building on the east,
the excavations for the foundation OF
the main structure are now in pro-
gress. This building win be four
stories high. OF fire-proof construc-
tion throughout.
A large wooden building has been
constructed just north Of the site OF
the main buildings. which will be
used during the period OF building as
a tool house. All tools and imple-
ments used by the workmen will be
issued from this building upon re-
QUESTION. To the east Of this build
ing small but neatly constructed
Office building has been erected.
These buildings are being painted,
and everything about the premises Is
kept in business-like and ship
shape manner. A number OF tenn
porary structures have also been
built, including the blacksmith shop
and material sheds.
The sidetracks from the Twohy
railroad to the site are being rushed,
and steel has already been laid on
the principal siding nearly to the
factory. Five branches OF the siding
are to be laid through the grounds
to accommodate all the buildings and
warehouses, The transportation Of
the structural steel and iron to the
site awaits the completion of these
sidings, a number OF carloads having
arrived late in the week, Seventy
four carloads OF materials are now
being loaded at different shipping
points throughout the United States
for use in the factory.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-12
NEW OFFENSIVE
BY THE GERMANS
BEFORE vERDUN

London, Mar. ILL., Continuing
their onslaughts on verdun. the Ger
mans suddenly broke out with a new
offensive during the night. according
to the ofiiciai communicates today.
SIX miles west OF yerdun they un.
expectedly attacked Rheims. 100
miles northeast OF Paris. where there
has been no infantry fighting OF any
Importance for months.
On q front OF i.400 yards the Ger
mans smashed through to depth OF
nearly two-thirds OF n mile. Il was
claimed by Berlin. More than TOO
prisoners were taken. together with
machine guns and trench bomb
throwers.
Paris failed to confirm the Ger
man gains. Tho French war once
stated all German attacks had been
hurled back. In their announce
ment the French described artillery
battling around verdun and admit
ted the Germans had captured few
houses east OF the church In the VII
lage OF vaux.
Hand-to-hand infantry lighting
continues on both banks Of the
Meuse.
Berlin declared all French troops
had been ousted from the Corbeaux
and Cumieres woods. Paris denied
this. asserting counter-attacks had
driven the Germans from those posi-
tons