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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
The Model Motor Plant

The new model on show now en-
bodies 73 new ideas. 1t contains in
one car all the best new features found
in 257 New York Show models.
The body is the handsomest design
found on any touring car. The details
include every popular touch found in
1916 models. 1t has, in addition, our
26 extras. So this New Mitchell is the
most complete car you have ever seen.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

w. E. Hoover, 1868; N. C. Macdonald,
1927.
Superintendent of Schools-W. D.
Wendt, 2941.
Non-Partisan Judiciary Ballot.
Judges of the Supreme Court-John
c. Adamson, 1929; L. E. Birdzell, 1850;
E. T. Burke, 1247; Charles J. Fisk.
1852; E. B. Goss, 1419; R. H. Grace,
1858; J. E. Robinson, 1874; Burleigh
F. Spalding, 662.
Judge of the District Court-F. B,
Lambert, 1902; K E. Leighton, 1893.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
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The following is the latest schedule
Of Great Northern trains. Nos. 221 and
222, the Williston Local, being the
only changes:
WestbOund.
No. Ar. Dep.
1-Oriental Ltd. 49, CASA 1928
3-Glazier Park Ltd. 1:30p 2:00p
221-Williston Local 1900 p
27-Mail & Exp. only 7:45 p 1850
l99-Fargo-S Surrey loo "6:00p
9-Minot-St. Paul lc. fG:45p
29-Red River Ltd.-- 1:42p
Eastbound.
No. Ar. Dep.
4-Glazier Park Ltd. 6:15 a. 6:30a
10-St. Paul Loc - *S:45a
30-Red River Ltd. 4:25 p
222-Williston Loo. *12:15p
00-Fargo- Surrey loo *S:30a
28-Mail & Exp. only 1910 p 10:20p
2-Oriental Ltd 4:00p 4:15p
Daily except Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
Mid-Year MOdel-73 New Ideas

We ask you to see these extras, and
Judge their value to you.
We ask you to ride in it, to know
the comfort of Bate cantilever springs.
You can't know this car-can't even
look at it-without saying, That's the
car l want"
MITCHELL-LEWIS MOTOR co.
Racine, Wis, u. S. A.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
Rowan Plans Four Story Block.

property at the corner of Main street
and second avenue, is having plans
drawn for a four-story block. and full
basement. covering tie entire lot Mr..
Rowan expects to complete the build
ing this year
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

N c. Abbott, who was formerly in
charge of the extension department
of the N. D. university, was married
to Miss Evelyn Smith at Leeds on
June 25. Mr.. Abbott's parents reside
near Deering. For several years he
has been superintendent Of schools at
Havre, Mont.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
OFFICIAL PRIMARY
ELECTION RETURNS

OFFlClAL PRIMARY
ELECTION RETURNS
The following is the complete vote
On the republican ballot in the primary
election held in Ward county June %:
United States Senator
Herman N. Midtbo, rs.
r. A. Nestos, 1917.
L. B. Hanna, 361.
Porter J. McCumber, TAP.
Representative in Congress, 3rd Dist.
P. D. Norton, 5000.
Governor
lynn J. Frazier, 1902.
George j. Smith, 80.
Usher L. Bunrdick, 1885.
John H. Frame 255.
Lieutenant Governor
A. T. Kraabel, TIT.
Oscar ]. Sorlie, 905
Secretary of State
Thomas Hall, 2110.
Jacob L. HORT, 592.
State Auditor
Carl 0. Jorgenson. 1915.
Carl R. Kositzky, 1881.
State Treasurer
John Steen, 1866.
Attorney General
William LANCER, 15A7.
Henry j. Linde, 1lAG.
Commissioner of Insurance
S. A. Olsncss, 1413.
Walter C. Taylor, 1888
Commissioner of Agri- and Labor
Robert F. Flint, S91
John N. Hagan, 1926.
Commissioners of Railroads.
Charles w. Bieick, 1851.
N. P. Johnson, 1851.
w. H. Mann, 1889.
w. H Stutsman, $50.
S. j. Aandahl, 1891.
O. P. N. Anderson, 1884
Members of the House of Rep
resentatives, End District
Martin D. johnson. 485.
Members of the House of Rep
resentatives, 10Th District
H. R. Wood, 1893.
C. C. Wysong, 672.
r. W. Beighle, 634.
B. A. Dickinson, 668.
]. E. Erb 703.
Chas. A. Grow, $50
o. M. Heath, 396.
G. A. Reishus, 77z.
w. w. Tyler, SOP.
A. Walton, $780,
Senator, 10Th District
w. R. Bond, 1929.
w. J. Smith, 773.
Sheriff.
John J. Nedreloe, 1922.
Auditor
R. w. Kennard, 2235.
Treasurer
John Wallin, 1855.
Fred A. Weatherwax, 1922.
Clerk of District Court
B. J. Anderson, 1864.
T. N. Henderson, 1881.
Register of Deeds
Martin J. Engeseth, 1850.
States Attorney
o. B. Herigstad, 1918.
A. M. Thompson, $40.
County Judge
John C. Lowe, 1912.
William Murray, 1911.
Public Administrator
c. B. Bach, 2084.
County Surveyor
H. c. Frahm, 2161.
County Coroner
Nils Myklestad, 1893.
DR.. J. r. Pence, 1869.
M. E. Begley, 745.
DR.. Harry G. Knapp, 317.
Constables-
T. w. McVeety, 1880.
Jud Wood, 1648.
Hans Hovind, 1897.
J. E. McCutcheon, 1745.
County Commissioner, LIST Dist
P. Vandenoever, 456.
VIM. Carroll, 1868.
County Commissioner End Dist
M. A. Ofsthun, 227.
NJ NJ. Powell, 235.
Democratic Results.
U. S. Senator-F. 0. Hellstrom, AZ;
John Burke, 449.
Governor-McArthur, 88; Platou,
"a: Halvor L. Halvorson, 345.
Attorney Generate. S. Wooledge,
State Senator-Thorwald Mostad,
Representatives.. H. Burns, POS;
e. Hans Christensen, 209; w. O. o.
Leary, 229. -
County Assessor-Ed Mostad, II.
Commissioner, LIST Dist.-John Ehr,
1O7.
Sheriff-Dan Dougherty, APT.
Treasurer-Jack O'Leary, 1856.
Clerk of Dist, Court-Jas. Falconer,
361.
Register of Deeds-Nels Johnson
States Attorney. M. Oseth, 344.
County Judge-Wm. Murray, "; >.
c. Lowe, 80. 900
Non-Partisan School Ballot.
State Supt. of Public Instruction
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

Thatmeansh igh-priced cars only.
1t means the loss through buy
ing parts which the Mitchell fac
tory makes. And the fearful loss
through wasteful factory methods.
1t tells how efficiency can give
car like this, equipped like this,
at the Mitchell price. And no
other feature talked today is so
significant.
Pays for 26 Extras
The Mitchell factory savings
paw for 26 extras found in this
Mid Year Mitchell.
That is, things you want and
need. But things you can't get
in other cars without an extra
price. The costliest car doesn't
have more than four of them.
Things like a power tire pump,
Bate cantilever springs, reversible
headlights, ball-bearing steering
gear, dashboard engine primer.
The Mitchell has everything in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
Fine Cars Are Costing
$25,OOO,OOO Too Much

been almost entirely eliminated-sup.
planted by tough, strong steel.
The Mitchell today is the only car
in the world with $40 drop forgings
and steel stanpings.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
Ask Any Authority

Ask any authority. If he knows this
car he will pronounce it an engineer.
ing marvel.
We have list of 81 engineers-men
in the first rank of the engineering
profession. All of these men have
selected the Mitchell for use as their
personal car. Our dealers have the list.
We also have a record of six Mitchell
cars which have averaged, in the hands
of owners, 1854 1872 miles each. Over 30
years of ordinary service.
Those are other results of these Bate
efficiency methods.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

John w. Bate-the efficiency engineer-says
III all fine cars were built the New Mitchell is
built. the makers would save-on this years out
put-at least SIS 100000"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

High-speed economicalSix
4S horsepower; l27-inc.
wheelbase. Complete equip.
ment, including 26 extra
features.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

vented to add attractions to car.
And no extra price for them.
We pay for them all through ef-
6ciency.
The Model Motor Plant
John w. Bate has built for us As
acre plant. He has equipped it with
2O92 up-to-date machines.
He has trained our men-worked out
thousands of Misunderstanding methods.
In the past five years he has reduced
Mitchell factory costs 50 per cent.
He has simplfed the car. He has
fought down weight. Castings have
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20
wet" Bungies Plans
To Vote; address"
Is the W.C.T.U. Home

one member OF the Michigan
Home Rule league. when is de
handing, the defeat OF prohibition
and the substitution OF wide open
state viii not vote az the coming
election, II dry challensers have
their way
This man signed his name 10 a
league application a. George Allen
80 i25 Hlgh.st west Mr. Allen
evidently forgot that this is the ad
dress OF the W c. T. T. home for
girls when ne gave that as his al
dress Mrs Stella Boyer, in charge
% The home. denies that any George
Allen lives AZ that address. but SAYS
she knows the man In question 90
De- a resident 90, Windsor Thus 70
comes that az least one wet vote
viii not be cast In the fourth pre-
cinct os the Second ward
Aliens membership slip In the
Home Rule league bears The slg
nature ~ Max u Mueller The slip
is n possession of The Wayne coun
IS dry campaign committee
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20
Telegraphic
SPECIALTIES
ADVANCING
General List Strong; steel
Leads Upward Move
ment

NEW YORK. Ori 20-steel and
specialize advanced az the opemne
of The stock exchange today Tho
general list pas strong
United states Sfee. sold at ll' ~
about four points under Sos record
high. and Republic steel VAS gp 49,.
at rs i2
General Electric jumped forward
points. at Ist. luteruaticua, Pa2e
preferred was up - Industria. Al.
eohol ~. and Pressed Stcsl Car
Steel continued t@ climb toward
its record price bl advancing TO
1fT1.2. gain 81 more than . points
About 100000 shares OF a i""."a'-
share opening hour Has trading III
United states Steel common A'i,r
touchlng 375s. Republic Steel i'.i
back 90 ~ IA
American Locomotive furnished
some action by jump OF 4l.4. 20
ssf.2. later dropping back % 81 So
Reading was strong az I'LL So.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20
NO-Rl VI
RULE GREATEST
BLESSING"
.,,su,iausd from PAGE oucl

that prohibition would kd' The town.
put cl .ha alm As o. was eN.
pressed The result o, ,ha prcdi
uou Is chat legitimate business IN
Boise since thr abolition OF The sa-
loon better 'han exc: before
There s-e more small sales and
more cash payments FOR goods sold
with BETTER profits 20 the mcr.
chants and ,h., is equally true In
cyc- own i'm ne state as well as
m Boise one ot rho receu, results
~ r-es tHo0 locally was the d,s-
charge os the chief Of police and
four policemen In th" e.fy ~ Boise
a f.p weeks ago as We have no FUR
tHa- --. Cor them
Results attained In North caro-
lima 70 described by James John
son wayo- o. Es.elEh. who writes
.P-on.a.tor has worked wonders
FOR orr cfty From The very arSt
there Hss been great falling ~ In
ne number ~ arrests and We have
sca~r-t any drunkenness tie pre-
diets 0Nacr.v de PROHIBITION by
tec. or 1927
Prosperity has core 70 colorado
-tta. fh. tho art.l9g0~ amend
mem rho STATE J Knox Burton
COMMISSIONS os public safety in
Pueblo whites
.sr-t. -,,-~L.-.q as rr~ r,,~a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20
SAFETY MEN
CONDEMN
DRINKING
'Contins.d from FsE- one)

,r-. -y--r. .f
a 'EE .t
a..E -s-t. a
' u.-. .- t.aHa..t.
.-u ether maze - ..-
r-H:,..re ltH t0s-~ ana
..-E -.o1 -n important
9t Ir zsr a-E ventura n
ms 'de -cr and moral nature"
2". as 'ae ftTslca, 1oat Iaf
osar tra study .af more o mas are
rs=a facts e-'a shed
The a.-ohn ha5l' r. so strong
end -o 'trarn cal 'h4f + l-sa seen
n.- Va a ranks ~ Usa ma-ass.
..- business men un-.".qar.
.,.--s doctors. e'ergsws dr.-
selves to GmcS death o.
r-.-a alcohol poisoning Hh.a under
t control
Dr Hogrigan related h'-
-.s-.r- ISL phys clan who has,
-.atrd ..4..- drinkers tH- s7r...
-rr-- IN many 1Trrer. ps.'. n.
tsa eountry. Ills re-sar1a work
...--ned I'd IN oae raIa2farh. as t.
lows
our ancestor. -ts'g0x aIca.r.
srr comedy and laughed. 1lt T..
.Ea. observing et4ean OF tadar t
,.lz.c eleueu. g.. only 700 evident
IN al ire ghasfIy reality
I- Hourigsr address oaa loudly
a-DIaudad Tla- rho congress ~
.a,afy workers sKrrs4 Nth a.m I1
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20
Nrw yonK nr I-rrR Avn r.Gs.

y NH'W YORK. y v. oct g0-Eut
Ter. steady receipts 1851. cream
cry. extra. ssA nbbiac state dairy
tubs .eWa4hc imitation creamery
nrete set q gic, DO. special market
44A UfetAr Egne Quiet receipts
II. Nxe nearby white. fancy. $50 60.
nearby MIXED fancy. $50 agt fresh
nrsts, II q a1t
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20

20 execute orders on the Exchange
w. y. Nose A. Co. Carlyle A. Povah.
Geo NJ. West g. Co. r. r. Maccrons
mour & Co. " 3 Mclaughlin, Nor
rill, Lyme. 4 Co. W A. Hamlin n
Co, WIN A. Neer a Co. Sinclair n
Couls. Emmett l. Sprague. VIM r.
Rose A Co. r X Pelton n Co. 5oel
stockard & Co, Bennett. smith A
Co. Matthew Finn. A. W Wallace 4
Co, Lewis q GOrton
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20
rInIN nIrrrn

4 El,GiN. IN -Butteri All sales AT
Dthe. same price as last week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20

prtptinu-the ptatn neat kfud--that
- right--Timss job Dept.-Matn fsgn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20

1881 't1oi~ Avenue
llTg Jefferson Avenue
40 syafio' Atsuar
1905 Grand River Avcugs
20 Wo1~art Avenue
It Michigan Avenue
1879 Fou zenith Avenue
Broad and Wltherell SIS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-20

EEEssEGllrssG8ESgggg gslE.. AsEs El3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
NEW JITNEY RULES
WILL HOLD DRIVERS
TO ACCOUNTABILITY
Supt. n Birmingham Directs
More Stringent Examina
ton of Applicants

thorough knowledge Of the
streets of the city. a complete under
standing of the city ordinances rela-
tive to automobiles, a good charac-
ter and a, high Recommendation from
uve well known citizens will be the
requirements hereafter when apply
ing for q, license to operate 11tney
car in this city.
Superintendent Birmingham says 1t
is about thine that something was
done to make Jitney operators observe
the laws.
.eThey have been in too many ac-
cidents of late seven of them were
IN city court yesterday morning
charged with violating city ordinances
reIat1Ee to proper lighting facilities
and a halt is going ito be called to this
Immediately said the superintendent
this morning.
There are now between 500 and 700
drivers licensed to be jitney operators
in this city. At least 500 cases of
jitneurs have been before the city
court.
Before a license is granted the ap-
uIicamt is put through a thorough
examination by the driver of the au-
bonnobiIe patrol wagon Many jit-
neurs who are not experienced drivers
have been allowed to pass muster.
rms VIII De stopped ana the appn-
can't must be reported as first class
before a license will be granted. Sew
era1 jitneurs have come to this city
from other towns and have no knowl-
edge of the streets.
Hereafter, they will be questioned
as to the layout of all the streets con-
Meeting with streets or avenues on
which Jitneys rum Should they be
unable to name every street ON these
lines they will be unable to procure a
license.
The character of the applicant will
be thoroughly investigated Several
men, alleged to be Of questionable
character. are said ito have procured
jitney operators licenses in this city
since jftneying came into vogue. 1t
is the belief of Superintendent Bir-
mingham that this new system Will be
the means of keeping undesirables
from procuring jitney licenses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
NEW AUDITORIUM WILL
DRAW LARGE AUDIENCE

Tonight the senior class of the B. H.
S. will present to the public in the
beautiful auditorium of the new High
school the brilliant comedy, Green
Stockings" This is the first play to
be given at the new auditorium and
the we'll selected cast are determined
to set the pace for succeeding classes
by presenting a, most modern play.
Everything is in readiness and when
the massive plush curtain is drawn
aside the audience will witness the
results of two months of hard and
strenuous work both on the part of
the various committees as we'll as the
capable cast which has perfectly mas
tered its parts for the presentation of
a first class production
Yesterday when the box office of the
High school was opened there was a
great demand for tickets but there are
plenty of choice reserved seats still
left. Reserved seats will be on sale
today and tomorrow in the lobby of
the new High school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
Rowe Wheeler To
Have Automobile To
Chase Vio1ators

Henceforth vioIators of the motor
vehicle laws must be vigilant. Too
many motor vehicle owners, in coun-
try. districts particularly. have been lax
In, observing the law in regard to
markers or even in. registering their
cars, because they have figured as long
as they remained country roads
they would not be observed by police
men or other officers Of the law, or at
any rate they have taken chance.
But their heyday has ended for the
automobile department of the office of
the. secretary of the state is now equip
ped with a twin-six Packard to be
used in Investigations of violations of
the automobile law. The purchase OF
this car will enable, presumably State
Policeman Rowe H. Wheeler of STRAIT
ford, who is at present assigned to this
work, to appear at Arlington, A1lerton
Farms, Aspetuck or Avon and scour
the conntry lanes IN quest of farmers
with cardboard numbers in use, which
were copied from last years markers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
Irish Societies
Ban Anti British
Demonstrations

New York, March 2-Denounc1ng
as "a violent attack on American neu-
trality'' proposed anti-British de-
monstration of Irishnen to be held
here March 4 and 5, the executive
committee of the American-Irish So
cieties which includes the Ancient
Order of Hibernians and the United
ed resolutions for the purpose Of
"setting the race right with the peo-
pie of the United States
'"The resolutions assert that the
Irish in Ireland are better judges of
their rights, policies and duties than
any number of professional Irishmen
in America, or descendants of exiled
Irishmen in America whose sole idea
on the Irish question is the legacy of
hate inherited from the days of OPP
preston and who are ignorant of, or
shut their minds to, the happy
change that has come over the Green
been substituted for that of feuda1-
ISM
ssThe Irishmen in Ireland are not
contract breakers the resolutions
continue. Nov that home rule is
granted them, they are keeping their
part of the contract They have sent
$4,000 of their sons voluntarily to
thief ront and are adding to that force
at the rate of 1000 a week, the Irish
in Ireland will not soon forget the
fate of Belgium, nor their centuries
country of France, even if some of
our long distance Irish patriots on
this side of the Atlantic choose to
ignore them"
Thirty-six Irish societies of New
York were represented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
WIRELESS R0ASTS
between T0ASTS
At CITY BANQUET
Municipal Fathers Burn Up
One Another's Hats At
Annual Banquet.

Good fellowship and good natured
rai1lery prevailed at the annual al
dernanic dinner, last night, with
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, the toast
master, impersonating a wireless op-
orator and announcing at frequent in
tervals the receipt of messages which
kept the diners in high glee.
Woe to those who at any time had
ventured Ito criticize the acts of the
administration! wireless messages
came from all parts Of the world. Col.
M H Rogers, former Mayor Henry
Lee, Alderman Daniel P. Harrigans
and former Mayor Frank E. Clark
were among the most popular tar
gets.
Alderman Harrigan presented a
miniature balloon to Mayor Wilson.
1t was labelled $1,OO0.'' and it was
designed, Harrigan said, to float an
other bond issue.
The great and the near great of
local politics were we'll represented.
The guests were Senator Fawcett of
Albany; Major Moore of New York
city and Representative Rodgers of
LItchf1eld. Senator F'awcett started
the singing by rendering MARY Ann
Kehoe' and GA Real Old Irish Gen
t1eman."
A cabaret company entertained the
company with vocal and insttrum entail
numbe Loren DeIbridge sang a
duet with Miss Donovan, of the ca
baret troupe. Performers from
Polls and the Plaza, theaters also
tertained. This part of the enter
tainment was under the direction of
Alderman Malcolm MacFayden. JOS
eph Stoehr, fire warden of the Bronx,
(Bridgepor+t)s made one of his char
acteristic speeches.
William E. -Seeley sang Every body
Knew Her. Other songs were E'All
Hands On Deck" by James A. Turner
and f'Silver Threads Among, the GoId,''
by William Chew.
At each place was a soldiers hat
Of paper most of which had large pa
per plumes. In order to make the
evening more enjoyable some one
conceived the idea of setting fire to
the plume Oh the cap City Clerk Rob
inson was wearing. Thereafter the
idea spread until almost all the caps
had been burned. The dinner end
ed at midnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
School AT Gilbert
Farm Opens April

ID. Kent Hubbard, Jr., of Middle
town and Charles E. Lyman OF Mid
dIefe1d. trustees of the Connecticut
Agricultural college, who have in
charge the Gilbert Farm at George
town, feel that business at the school
will begin about April 1 and it is
planned to care for, educate and train
thirty boys at first. The farm will
be known as the Gilbert Farm School
of Practical Agriculture, and about
$50 acres of land are available.
The land, with adequate income 10
make the plan possible, was bequeath-
ed to the agricultural college twoazV
or more years ago but it was found
difficult to make practical use OF il.
A recent opinion by Attorney Ger
eral George F. Human makes it pos
sible for the trustees to make use OF
the farm according to the intent of
the donor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-02
VERDUN CALMLY
FACED ATTACKS,
NJ. COUTEN SAYS
Head of Chamber of Com.
merce Declares There
Was No Disorder.

Paris, March 2-M. Couten, presi-
dent of the chamber of commerce of
Verdun, has arrived in Paris and
says that the order to leave the city
was given to the civilian population
on Feb. 25.
eve were being heavily she11ed at
the tine,'' says M. Couten, land yet
the evacuation took place without dis
order as we had been awaiting the or
der to leave and had got together our
forces feeling secure in the under
ground bornbproofs and during the
hurricane of fire there were happily
only a few victims; but the presence
of civilians interfered with the move
ments of troops. All were in cheerful
humor, feeling sure that they would
soon return -
With regard to the military opera
tons, M. Couten said:
ttAt the time we left we were salts
fed that the enemy's offensive was al
ready checked. I had been able to
see all the defensive precautions
which were taken and was aware of
the strength of the forces accumulated
in the Verdun sector, and my conf
dence is consequently absolute in the
complete early success of our army
Other refugees who have been in
terviewed, agree in stating that despite
the terrific noise of the artillery fire
and the lurid illumination of the sky
during Friday night and Saturday
morning, when they left, all were SUI
preme1y confident in the superiority of
their own army. They say that the
only civilian left in Verdun on Satur-
day was an employe of the city hall.
The last refugees were escorted by
city fremen who, with admirable de-
votion, aided the tired mothers to
carry their children. The only sign
of worry or evaporation shown by
the 1(9terating residents of Verdun was
when the customs employees inquired
regarding the contents of their pack
ages. The refugees were greatly
touched by the reception accorded
them on their arrival at the railroad
station in Paris, when a number of
persons, including society women, Of
fered to carry their baggage and help
them to places of shelter. The gen
eral optimism was reflected by the
remark of one young man who, when
queried about the occurrences in the
fortress city, replied.
''Pshaw, they have broken our win
dows. but we shall return there soon
with glaziers.''