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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS

Three hundred Polish citizens at
tended the celebration commemora-
tive of the S5th anniversary of the
instruction in Poland, held Sunday
evening at u. b. Falcons hall on w.
Division St. under the auspices Of
the literary department OF sixth dis
trict Falcons and representatives Of
'Gmina." An excellent musical and
literary program occupied the even
ing.
Louis NJ. Mucha opened the pro-
gram with a short address and call
ed upon Stanislaus Chelminiak.
president of the sixth district Fall
cons. 10 preside and Miss Elizabeth
Beczkiewicz. to act as secretary.
The principal speakers of the
evening were Joseph B. Kolo, Jo-
seph SierOcinski and Ignatius K.
Werwinski. The following program
was also presented: Song by the
mixed choir of X Pulaski Falcons
under direction Of Il. Pegowski
recitation by Miss Mary Wituski
musical selection by z. b. Falcons
military band; recitation, Miss Kaz-
imiera Andrzejewski: piano solo. By
little Emily Musial: song by the NJ
ROmanowski Falcons mixed choir;
selection by z. b. Falcons military
band; vocal solo by Miss Stella
KitkoWski. accompanied on piano
by Leo Chelminiak; song by the
mixed choir OF z. Balicki Falcons
and national hymn, Boze Cos Pol
ski. by all present A collection OF
SIS was made for the benefit OF the
| Polish war sufferers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
Announcements

The ladies OF the Wilson Bros
shirt factory will be the guests OF
honor OF the Sample st. community
center this evening. A drama will
be presented by the Elder school
pupils and special music and games
will he the evenings enjoyment.
The program will start at 1880.
A meeting OF the South Bend Bird
club will be held Tuesday evening
in the public speaking rooms of the
high school. Arrangements viii be
made for the feeding of birds dur
ing the winter.
The following ladies will be host
esses at a thimbl OF the Auten w.
r. c. No. IA Tuesday afternoon:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
SEWING MACHINE ACHES.

SEWING MACHINE ACHES
"Oh dear. I'm so tired" sighed
Marjorie. as she dragged herself in
10 her aunt's boudoir and threw her
self on a couch
What is the trouble" sympathet-
ically inquired Marie.
"Oh. / have been using the sew
ing machine all the morning and 7
am all played out" was Marjorie's
answer
Il am afraid you are one Of those
women who suddenly decide 10 do
a little stitching and then proceed TO
pull up 10 the machine any old
chair that happens To be within
easy reach and pOises herself on its
extreme edge. Haven't you noticed
a sense Of numbness and heaviness
in your legs after sitting that way
a while? Haven't YOU had TO sit
back in your chair and rest up be-
fore you felt like rising out Of the
chair2 The reason is that this posi-
ton brings undue pressure on the
nerves of the legs and spine.
1T is not correct either, to sit at
the sewing machine with your back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Il often wonder how I manage
to catch so many colds" complained
Mrs. Up-to-date-d dresser. Il am al
ways careful to wear my rubbers on
these stormy days. and vet / am al
ways smiling, and blowing. / can't
understand il"
Maybe your feet are properly
dressed but your head is not always
cared for" replied Mrs. Common
Sense. For instance. I saw you yes
terday with your fur hat on. and to-
day you are wearing a mere cover
ing on gold lace and wire Surely
II is colder today than yesterday"
And Mrs. Common sense was
right. SO many Of us are careful
about our threats being protected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
IN. MILADY'S BOUDOIR
By GWEN SEARS.

and our feet dry. but we carelessly
change our hats without thought
no two hats are very often alike in
weight. A velvet hat that fits the
head closely is warmer than a far
ing brimmed one Of silk. 4 fur hat
is warmer than lace and so it goes.
Today we tuck our head into a
fur toque, and spend most of our
time in the hot stores. and tomorrow
We 20 TO a bridge party wearing the
lace one DOMINIC the early straw
after wearing the heavy velvet and
fur ones is indeed a dangerous feat,
and is usually followed by a dis
agreeable head cold. care should he
taken in the choice Of the hats 10
suit the weather as well as any ar
ticle of our wardrobe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
Social Calendar
Tuesday

Tuesday.
Mrs. r.. NJ. Caldwell. SIC y. Mich
igan St, will be hostess to the Ayu-
dadOra circle
Members Of the Mothers Literary
club Will meet with Mrs. II. NJ. Kin
zie. 1921 Lincoln way +.
a meeting Of the Tuesday Bridge
club will be held.
The .woman's College club will
give a luncheon at the Lexington
tea room.
The Silver Pleasure club will be
entertained by Mrs. Melvina Ward.
526 n. College st.
The sewing committee Of St. Jo-
seph Hospital Aid society will meet
with Mrs. +. c. Mann, 629 n. Cush-
ing st.
The officers and teachers of the
Sunday school OF Westminster
Presbyterian church will meet in the
church parIors.
Auten W. K. g. No. II will hold
a thimble at the old court house.
Mrs. f. r. Burner viii be host
ess 10 the Womens Home Mission
airy society OF the First NJ. r. church
in the church parlors. A good pro-
gram has been arranged
Wednesday.
Mrs Charles A. Daugherty. $50
W. Washington av., will be hostess
10 the Wednesday club.
The Home Needleworkers' club
will meet with Mrs. Edward Adams.
f Paris St
Mrs. John Person 221 Dubail
av.. will entertain the Cosy Corner
circle.
The Woman's Literary club will
have its usual meeting.
Members Of the Diamond Thin
BILE club will meet at the home OF
Mrs. A. A. Dodge. Diamond av
The L. and c. club will have a
meeting with Mrs. Evans. River
Park
Thursday.
The Nonpareil club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. George Beroth,
1915 Quincy St
Members OF the Circle OF Mercy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
FUNERALS.

The funeral of Jacob Tylka, 90
years old, 272 Mcpherson St, who
died Friday morning. was held
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock at
the St. Hedwige church. A solemn
requiem mass was sung by Rev.
Anthony Stachowiak OF Indiana
Harbor, assisted by Rev. NJ. Miklas-
zewski as deacon and Rev. John
Mard as sub-deacon.
Burial was in ST. Joseph's GENE
terry. Mrs. Martin Stachowiak of
Indiana HarbOr, sister of the de-
ceased, was here for the funeral
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
MARRIAGES.

The wedding Of Miss Stephania
Osinski, "a Walnut ST., and John
Karkiewicz of Michigan City, took
place Monday morning at $50
o'clock at St Hedwige church The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Anthony Zubowicz, c. S c.
The attendants were Miss Helen
Kulesa and Joseph Lukowski Fol-
lowing the ceremony a reception is
being held at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Lukowski S14 S. Wal
nut St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
DERSONALC

Miss Emma Rogge. 500 y. Mich
igan St. spent Sunday near Bremen
visiting Miss Treva Geyer.
Miss Helen Meaney. 424 y. Mich
igan ST, spent Sunday visiting
friends in Berrien Springs.
Marion Wheeler has returned 10
Nappanee after spending the week
end here at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Bowel, 11s f. Navarro st.
Miss Iva Sharp of New Carlisle
spent Saturday here.
Mrs Kitty Lamphere, I'll W.
Wayne St. spent Sunday in Chicago.
the guest of Mrs. ]. J. Johnson.
Mrs Robert Reeder. PIC W. JEFF
ferson blvd. and Mrs. Clara Aus
tin OF Mishawaka spent Sunday
with the latter's son. Lorenzo. at
Interlaken school
Miss opal Ollinger, Witwer av..
spent Sunday in Lakeville.
Miss Nell Timmons Of Blooming
ton. H.. was the sunday guest Of
Miss Alma Pierson. 742 Lincoln
way +.
Miss Sue Hepler. 444 Fellows St,
was in Elkhart Sunday.
Mrs. Jane Heinlen. 3O1 ". ColfaN
av.. has gone to Berrien Springs for
a weeks vacation.
Mrs. Agnes Austin and daughter.
Miss Wilma. PIP w. Wayne ST. spent
Sunday i'm Niles.
Mr.. and Mrs /. l.. Dice, S Mich
igan St. were in Lakeville for the
week end.
Miss Theresa Modjeska of Evans
ton. H.. was the guest of her sister.
Miss Name Modjeska, gil w. Thorn
as St, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Heiermann
and son. Raymond, William L. Dali
man and daughter. Miss Augusta.
motored 10 Nappanee Sunday 10
spend the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
=. a. Heiermann.
Miss Esther Taylor. who is at
tending Oberlin college. spent the
week end with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Taylor, 511 w jefferson
blvd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad Talcott. 1921
Riverside dr.. motored to Baporte
Sunday.
Miss Augusta Pomeranz. 400 Cot
tage Grove av.. has gone to Rock
ford. H.. for an indefinite stay.
Miss Pearl + ClawsOn Blaine av.,
has gone TO Eau Claire Mich. 70
make her home.
Mr. and Mrs Stanley Stephenson
los Marquette av., motored to La
porte Sunday.
Raymond Jones of Chicago i.
spending few days at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Walter NJ. Hide
( brand. 625 Riverside dr.
/ Rev. G. f. Byrer and Miss Heller
/ Byrer. 61O S. st. Joseph St. have
! gone to Fort Wayne TO attend tn,
I funeral Of A. A. Bowser.
/ Miss Avis Byrer of Warsaw is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Byrer
/ Clio S. st. Joseph St
Mr.. and Mrs. George Huff and sor
/ Of Plymouth, Ind. Mrs. Clarence
Eslinger and son Of Bremen, were
sunday guests of Mrs. B. Lowery
222 +. Paris St
Miss Margaret Boomer, who hat
been visiting her aunt, Mrs +. 7
Bonds. 252S Lincoln way w. ha!
I returned to her home in Flint, Mich
Frank Edinger of North Judson
Ind. is in the city on business.
Mrs. G. L. Lusk is the guest o
her daughter. Mrs. William O'Dell
1045 y. Elmer St, enroute from
Canada 20 Finley. New, to visit will
her son.
Rev. a. II. Kenna, 23Os Lincoll
way w, is visiting in Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
IL AND OTHER INTERESTS OF WOMEN

SIR. and Mrs. oliver johnson. St.
PauTs pl.. entertained mum Der
OF friends az cards Saturday even
ing. Favors in the contests we're
won by Robert Boyd. George
Ahrendt. Mrs. Walter Showers and
Mrs Gaylord Case. Near the close
OF the evening refreshments were
served 70 % guests.
Relatives OF Mrs. Charles J.
Engle. 40 Cottage Grove av.. sur
occasion OF her birthday anniver-
sary. The afternoon was spent in
formally. music being a feature. a
luncheon was served late and covers
for eight were laid.
=
Miss F1ossie Jester, 2O21 $. Mich
igan St, entertained members Of the
Modern Ideal club at her home Sat
urday evening. IL was decided at
this meeting that the club should
donate a Thanksgiving dinner TO
some worthy family. II was also ar
ranged that each member dress
40ia at the next meeting 10 be given
away at Christmas time. The club
will have its next meeting at the
home OF Mrs. Maynard Fansler. 2014
S. Lafayette ST., sometime in De-
cember.
Mrs. Edwin Graf. 204 F. Donald
st. entertained IS children Satur-
day afternoon in honor Of the fifth
birthday anniversary OF her daugh-
ter. Eunice Belle.
color note OF pink and white
was suggested in the decorations. a
lunch was served in small baskets.
Games and music were the fea-
lures OF the afternoon. The hours
were 10 5.
Friends and relatives Of Mr.. and
Mrs W +. Hazelbeck. 708 Sher-
man av.. surprised the couple yes
terday afternoon with a party in
honor Of their 18th wedding ami
versary. Many presents were re-
ceived by the couple, and the aft
ernoon was spent in contests and a
musical program was given. follow
ing which refreshments were serv-
ed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Mrs. Mary lively, Mrs. Violetta
Darr. Mrs. Jennie Coil. Mrs. Cath
crime Trittipo, Mrs Matte Muckley,
Mrs. Mary Dressler. Mrs. Mary
Murphy and Mrs May Rupp.
The Emanson club which was 10
have met with Miss Gertrude Green
blatt. 1872 +. Paris St. Monday even
ing. Nov. 20. has postponed the
meeting until Tuesday evening. Nov.
%
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Mrs. c. NJ. Hildebrand. 1929 CAL
ifornia av., IS to be hostess to the
Mayfiower club.
Mrs. William Inwood. SIS 5. Main
St. will entertain the Advance cir
Gle
aid St, will entertain the Wanita
Sewing circle.
The Junior league of Trinity NJ.
r. church will meet in the church
parlors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
BAPTLSNIS.

Stanislaus, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Narzynkowski was baptized
Sunday at st. Casimier's church.
The sod-parents are Stanislaus Sim
iniak and Mrs. Josephone TUrek.
John Stanislaus. son of Mr.. and
Mrs Leo Cukrowicz. III S. Union
St, was baptized Sunday at the St.
Cashiers church. The god-parents
are John Cukrowicz and Mrs. Jose
hine JaniszCzak
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Breakfast.
Grapefruit.
Dreamed Eggs.
Potato Chips.
Buckwheat Griddle Cakes.
Coffee.
Luncheon.
Royal Salad.
Bread and Butter.
Cherry Sauce.
Cocoa.
Dinner.
Pea Soup.
Cold Roast Pork
Potatoes Stuffed with Cheese.
Lima Bean Salad.
Orange Short Cake.
Breakfast.
Buckwheat Griddle Cakes - Nib
two cups Of buckwheat flour Will
two cups of milk, two teaspoons
each of sugar and baking powder
Bake in small cakes on a hot greas
ed griddle.
Luncheon.
Royal Salad-Mix two cups o
cold cooked pork cut in cubes witt
one cup of white grapes cut il
halves. the pulp of half a grape
fruit, one-half cup OF blancheC
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
a,ka.4,;,kk as~ GOOD EVENING" a7DArslrsTl

You know that handkerchiefS for
Christmas is an established custom.
And you also know that the hand
kerchief section is the busiest during
the holiday shopping days
Therefore, beginning Tuesday we
will feature handkerchiefS very
strong.
Ours is a most remarkable showing
of 'kerchiefs-more dainty and ex-
quiSite ones than ever before.
Select now from unpicked-over
stockS-freSh as the morning dew.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY OF
PARTY DRESSES AND WRAPS

A very srecial window display has
been arranged at the Newman store
showing the latest styles in fancy
party dresses and wraps. With
THANKSGIVING and It's many society
events just a few days away, this
showing should he OF unusual in
terest. other dress-up gowns and
fashionable wearables of all kinds
are 10 be found in the store.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
PARTIES

Miss Richilda Thilman. daughter
Of Mir. and Mrs. Leo Thnmans I145
W Thomas ST. was pleasantly sur
prised Sunday afternoon by a num-
Der OF her schOolmates. Games and
contests were the chief features OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

some folks would give anything
10 get rid Of constipation. stopped
irregular bowels. Take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. Natures own
remedy. and see how quickly your
constipation disappears. Your money
back IL n fails. 35C Tea or Tab
lets. Public Drug Store.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

Chicken pie supper Tuesday even
ing. Nov q; zoe, at Hope Presby-
terrain church, corner Leer and Day
ton sts. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

EXPERIENCE - Most wonderful
play in America. Returns carly in
December
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
NOVELTY KERCHIEFS
FOR CHILDREN

HandkerchiefS in fancy
boxes and baskets, Just
too cunning and only 15c,
i0c and sc each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20

The Nonpareil club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. George Beroth.
1016 Quincy st.
Members OF the Circle OF Mercy
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-03
CHAPTER xiv-continued.


Gerry started opening the sluice
gates, the lowest first. The wafer CUR.
gled out into the main trench and from
there was distributed. at first the
thirsty soil swallowed it greedily but
gradually the rills stretched farther
and farther down into the valley. IN
der the blazing sun they looked like
streams of molten silver and gold
Margarita came running up to them
from the house. Gerry put his arm
around her and made her face tie val
ley. Then he looked at the girl and
smiled. She smiled back at him but
trouble was still in her eyes.
Gerry left her to start on the work
Of fitting the ponderons sluicegate OF
hewn logs that he had prepared fol
the mouth of the great ditch. It was a
triumph Of ingenuity. He never could
have evolved it without the aid Of a
giant ironwood wormscrew taken from
the wreck of a cotton press. The screw
was so heavy that he and Bonifacio
could hardly carry 1t.
At the end of three days the great
gate was installed. He and Bonifacio
toiled like sailors at capstan. They
drove the heavy barrier down into the
sand with last turn of the screw and
shut out the river. Margarita came
and saw and was pleased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-03

Under the broad dome of a mango
tree on the banks of an unnamed Afri-
can. river Alan Wayne had pitched his
camp. The Seiwyn tent and the pro-
jecting veranda fly were faded ari
stained. The bobbinet mosquito cur
tains were creaned with age and serv-
Ice Two camp chairs and collapse
BILE table. battered but strong. were
placed before the tent. Over ono Of
the chairs hung a towel. On the ground
sQuatted a take-down bath tub, half
flled with water. In the deep shadow
of the tree the pale green rot-proof
canvas of the tent, the fly. the chairs
and bathtub. cleaned almost white.
On the farther side of the great
trunk of the tree was the masters
Kitchen, three stones and a half-circle
Of forked sticks driven into the ground
On the sticks hung few pots and
pans. saddle OF buck. bits of fat and
disreputable looking coffee-bag. Be-
tween the stones was bed of Goals.
Before them crouched red-fezzed
Zanzibari
From under a second tree, fifty
yards away. came the dull. rhythmic
pounding of wooden pesties in wooden
mortars. The eye could just distin-
guish the glistening naked torsos of
three blacks in motion. They were
singing barbarous chantey. At the
pauses their arms went up and the
pestles came down together with n
thud. The blacks were pounding the
kafir corn for the mems evening meal.
Down the river and almost out Of
sight a black. spidery construction
reached ont over the water-Alan's
latest bridge Men swarmed on It,
Six O'Clock and there came the trIli
OF a whistle. Suddenly the bridge was
cleared. A babble Of voices arose.
There was cracking of twigs. a
shutting of feet. here and there high,
excited cry. and then the men poured
into camp. A din of talk. held IN
check for hours, arose. Glistening
black bodies danced TO jerky. fantastic
steps Songs, shouts and impatient
cries 10 the cooks swelled the medley
Of sound. Through the camp stole the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-03
GEORGE AGNEW CIIAElBERLAI
SYNOPSIS.
copYRIuET RY NE cxN7I1gY co

Alan Wayne Is sent away from Red Hill.
his home, by his uncle. J. Y, as moral
failure Glenn runs after him in q tangle
OF short skirts to bid him good-by. Cap
tain Wayne tells Alan of the failing of the
Waynes. Glenn drinks Alan's health on his
birthday. Judge Healey defends Alan in
his business with his employers. Alan and
AK meet at sea, homeward bound, and
start q Irritation. At home. Nance Ster-
ling asks Alan to go away from Alix: Alix
is taken to task by Gerry. her husband,
for her conduct with Alan and defies him.
Gerry. as he thinks. sees Alix and Alan
clipping. drops everything and goes to
Pernambuco AK leaves Alan on the
train and goes home. Gerry leaves Per-
nambuco and goes to Piranhas.. On a
canoe trip he meets a native girl. The
Judge fails to trace Gerry A baby is born
TO AK. The native girl takes Gerry to
her home, and shows him the ruined
plantation she is mistress of. Gerry mar
ries her. Al Maple house Collingeford
tells how he met A1an-s.Ten Per Cent
Wayne building a bridge in Africa Col
lingeford meets Alix and her baby and he
gives her encouragement about Gerry.
Alan comes back to town but does not
go home. He makes several calls in ire
city. Gerry begins to improve Margar-
ita's plantation and builds an irrigating
ditch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-03

to Gerry. .4e says" the foreman re-
marked with a Ieer, on making the
presentation, ''you can ride anything
you can CATCH
Gerry felt the foreman needed put
ting in place. He went into the house
and reappeared carrying something in
his hat He climbed the fence and
called. The horses raised their heads
and looked. Some were lazy after wa
tering but the others trotted over to-
ward MIN. They stopped a few yards
off and scrutinized him as though to
divine his intentions. Then they APP
preached cautiously, with tense legs.
ready to whirl and bolt. A greedy colt
refused to play the game OF fear to a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-03-03
BATTLE OF VERDUN
LIKE A MASSACRE
German Troops Rush PeII Nell
to Certain Death.
BOTH SIDES SUFFER nUCH
Following the Order To Advance, No
Matter What the Sacrifice May Be,
the Teutons Dash into the
Artillery Fire.

Paris.-"A frightful massacre" Il
how German soldiers taken prisoners
in the battle OF Verdun describe the
effect of the French artillery. machine
gun and rife fire. But the impetus of
the assaultiRg forces was not diminish
ed thereby during the first four days,
because fresh troops we're thrown into
the battle increasingly.
Advance, no matter what the losses
may be-" was the order given to the
German troops before the attack This
is verified by documents found on one
OF the captured officers.
The most critical moment in the six
days action was when the Germans
gained a footing in the entrenched
camp by the capture of Fort Douau
mont The least hesitation on the part
Of the defenders would have been dis
astrous The Germans redoubled
their efforts to take advantage Of any
confusion. but the French immediate
ly began a counter offensive.
French infantry advanced at double
quick to the trumpet charge and leaped
at the frst rank of the Germans with
irresistible fury. The clash was muir
derous to both Sides The Trimmed
French ranks were not to be denied,
but went on to the second German
wing, while achievements were hnr-
ried to their supports. The German
lines wavered first west of Douau-
mont; then were driven out of the
ruins of the fort
A cry of triumph went up all along
the French line and the ardor of the
counter attack was redoubled- In the
meantime an artillery duel, surpass-
ing in intensity any previous action Of
the war, added to the carnage.
The battle now seems TO have reach
ed critical point The assaulting
forces have recoiled slightly in the
region of Douaumont. leaving the regi-
ments which occupied the fort cut on
and surrounded by French troops. The
attacks upon the French left, at Pep
per Hill Cote du Poiyre), seemed to
have failed completely. However, at
tacks made repeatedly with such heavy
masses as the Germans are constantly
bringing up, 1t is admitted by military
authorities, are always likely to make
further gains. provided the officers are
willing to pay the price in human life.