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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
FIRE DESTROYS
N BUILDING
town OF BURNHAM

10.
Durham, Me-, April 6.-Fire destroyed
one Of the finest new barns in Durham
and the house belonging to Lyndon Syl-
tester Wednesday evening, the loss be-
ing some 5000 with some insurance avail
able.
This stand was located about two miles
from Southwest Bend on the county road
from Auburn to Freeport. The barn
was built about five years ago and was
fine structure. This stood higher than
the house and the sparks showered 30
rapidly on the latter that it was quickly
in flames and only little Of the furni-
ture was saved
Mr. Sylvester was at the barn doing
his chores when his lantern exploded.
Nothing could be done but try to save
the stock. He got out four horses. his j.
COW and the sheep. but lost tuu -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

It Is easy to make money, but hard
to save it. This proposition will save
you money. We can make your old hat,
man or woman's, look like new. We do
the work guaranteed, at reasonable
prices, cleaned, reblocked, pressed, also
womens hats dyed in different guaran-
teed colors Hats called for and deliv-
cred on notification. Granite City Bowl
ing Alleys, Hallowell Olympia Shoe
Shining Parlors. Gardiner. apr6d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
BIG FOUR MASTER
LEAVES WAYSAT
BATH SHIPYARD

Bath. Me-. April 6.-The four-masted
schooner Charles D. Loveland was chris
tened by Mrs. c. H. Saunders of Orland,
wife of her first master, as the craft
started down the launching ways today.
The schooner which registers ZIG gross
tonnage and 17s feet long, will be ready
for sea in week. Her first charter is
to carry oil to Liverpool from Philadel-
phia. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
PhiIlies Lose by 8 to 2

Richmond, Va, April Ga triple, a
double and two singles off Alexander
gave the Richmond Internationals
three runs in the second inning of to-
days exhibition game and enabled
them to win from the Philadelphia
Nationals 5 to 2. The score:
Richmond, $40.
Philadelphia, $40.
HUMPHREYS, Jarman and Reynolds,
O'Donnell; Alexander, Oeschger, Ad-
ans and Adams, Fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
THE GARDINER
GUN CLUB TO HAVE
NEW CLUB HOUSE

Plans for the erection Of a clubhouse
at the traps of the Gardiner Gun Club
have been made and work on the build
ing will soon be commenced. Interest IN
the work Of the club grew rapidly dur
ing last season and has started with a
rush this season. Gardiner has several
enthusiastic marksmen who have not ye.
affiliated with this organization and who
would be welcomed as members. Some
new automatic traps have been ordered
and will be installed as soon as they ar
rive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
LEWISTON MAN
FILES PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY

Portland, Me, April 6.-L. T. Chabot
of Lewiston filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the L. S. district court
Thursday forenoon. His liabilities arc
S7H9.31 while his assets consist of but
$50. OF the debts $1,000 is accommodation
paper held by the banks Of Lewiston and
Auburn. McGillicuddy & Morey are his
attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. S. D. Soule was hostess Tuesday
evening to 20 of her friends at her home
on Central street, the occasion being the
anniversary of her birthday. A delight
full evening was passed in music and
games. and special entertainment was
given by Mrs. o. L. Sawyer and Miss
Bertha Spear, to the delight of all. A
beautiful birthday ring was presented to
her by the members of the H. G. l..
Club. Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by Miss Florence Soule and Miss
Edith Goodwin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Pete" the old black horse belong
ing to Mrs. David Dennis, who has
been a familiar sight on Gardiner
streets for many years, dropped dead
on Highland avenue Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Services in connection with the mis-
sion to be conducted at Christ church
will begin Sunday to continue each
day of the week in the chapel of the
parish house. The rector will deliver
the address. AS the name implies the
keynote Of the whole mission is mes
sage Of the gospel in recognition Of
the fact that the awakening of new
spiritual vision must begin in the hui
man heart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
St. Louis Series

st. Louis, April 6,-Davenport and
Flncher were easy for the st. Louis
Nationals and the latter took the
fourth game Of the city series from
the st. Louis Americans here today 4
to 2. The score:
Nationals ...3 0 Oh 0 0 0 0 O-4-12-3
Americans % l 0 0 o 0 0 | o. TO
Doak and Snyder; Davenport and
Fincher, Koob, Crandall and Hartley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. c. H. Abbot: returned to her
home in this city Thursday evening
from a weeks trip to Washington, D.
c.. Richmond and Norfolk, Va. hav-
ing made the trip ard return as far as
Boston with Supt. Abhott. Mrs. Abbott
remained in Boston to visit relatives
a few days before returning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

A patchwork quilt made by the mem
bers Of the Samaritan Sewing Club of
this city is on exhibition in the window
of G. H. Willis shoe store which will.
be given free to some lucky person
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
Braves Even up

Washington, April 6.-The Boston Ma
tionals made the series even TODAY by
winning from the Washington Ameri-
cans to 1. With the score ! to i in
the ninth the Braves found Boehling
for five hits and three runs. The score
Boston .......0 0 % / 0 3-4-11-l
Washington ..O>1 0 0 0 0 o. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

George A. Stafford. who for the past
four years has been connected with
the Kenduskeag Trust CO. of this city,,
has assumed the duties as treasurer
of the Hallowell Trust Co. His family
will move to Hallowell this week.
Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The price of wood has not been adj
vanced in Hallowell as yet, although
an advance in the price Of coal by the
dealers of the city and Augusta went in
to effect April 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The Mary Kelton Drummer Chapter,
D. A. R., will hold it's meeting this
Friday evening with Miss Eveleth on
Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fuller. Second
street. are receiving congratulations on
the recent birth of an infant daugh-
ter. Mother and child are doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. e. c. Wakefield, who has been
Visiting friends and relatives in this
|cty left Thursday for Burlington, VT,
where she is to visit before returning to
[ber home in North Bay, Ontario.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Maynard Townsend, student of
Bates college. joined his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. A C. Townsend, in this city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fernald Eldridge are
enjoying a visit in Portland of several
days, the guests of relatives in that
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs c. D. Colburn Of Old
Town, formerly of Gardiner, are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
OF a daughter, born April 3. The young
lady has been named Norma Alice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Earle Hobbs was visitor in Mt. Yer
non Thursday for the purpose of visit
ing the schools in that vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. Ernestine Milliken, who has
|been visiting friends here. returned
thursday to Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

c. FL. Brogan, superintendent of the
City farm, was business visitor
Thursday in Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet Friday afternoon with
Mrs. F. S. Smith, Vine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Samuel Horne of Portland was Wis
itor in the city Thursday called here
on matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. Alden Grimes and daughter
Marion are reported as confined to their
home at Loudon Hill by illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Goodrich,
pleasant street, were guests Thursday
:, friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

was visitor in the city Thursday,
looking up old cquantances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mr. and Mrs Edwin p. Smith, who
,ome here 20 attend the funeral of a
relative. left Thursday for their home
In buffalo. y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Willis Whittier OF Auburn was Hal
lowell visitor Thursday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

F. ]. Frankel of Boston was a Halo
well visitor Thursday called here on
business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

William Brickett of Portland was a
business caller in the city Thursday for
a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

r. F. Raymond of Lewiston was a
business visitor in the city Thursday
and called on friends during his stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. Velnora M. Niles of Water
vile was a recent guest of Miss Grace
A. Clark. Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Supt George W. Bowie and Roscoe
Halliday Of the Lewiston, Augusta &
Waterville st. Ry., Lewiston, were Wis
itors in Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

w. S. Waldron left Thursday for Do
yer, where he will deliver a spiritual
address on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

F. Hartman was a passenger
THURSDAY for Sanford, where he is go
ing to remain for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dorr of West Gar.
diner are receiving congratulations on
the birth of little daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

The Girls Club Of the Randolph Meth
odist church will meet Friday evening
with Mrs Gordon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Canton Evergreen will hold an as
semb!y Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Paw and Mrs. Roberts 8. Pinkham
and daughter, Church street. returned
THURSDAY from Newton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

,.,ular conclave Of Maine Comman-
NV No. /, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

r. NJ. johnson was a passenger on
the 4.13 express Thursday for Boston
called there on business matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
LOCAL NOTICE

Yellow-Eye and California Pea Beans,
15c a at. with a free loaf of brown
bread, Saturday at the Boston Cafe.
dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Joseph Emery. proprietor Of the Lake
House. at the Outlet, was Hallowell
visitor Thursday, calling on friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. Sarah CASTOR went Thursday to
Keezar Falls to visit her grandson,
DR.. E. J. CASTOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

r. Nickerson, Northern avenue.
seed Thursday in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

A. ]. Bell has returned from the
New York markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

xrs. Henry N. Bates and daughter
f, n,,,n went Thursday to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Arg Everett Strout returned Thurs
Nv from a visit to Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Stephen Scanlon was visitor il
Portland Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. Daniel McPhee was the guest
Of friends in Richmond Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Mrs. c. B. Hobbs was a visitor
Thursday in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Rehearsal this Friday evening of thu
choir Of the Old South church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Willis Wing Of Manchester was call
ing on friends in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

! Dance K. Of P. Hall, Gardiner, Fri
Pay April T. Lees orchestra. apr6d2t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Regular meeting of Crescent Lodge,
No. 3, A. o. U. W.. this Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

John Quinn was a business visitor in
Whitefeld Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

Walker to Boston

Boston. April 6.-The acquisition OF
Clarence Walker. heavy hitting otfield-
er of the ST Louis Americans by the
world champion Red Sox was announced
today. Lewis Boston's left fielder is
out of the game at present with an in
jured thumb and Walker may play his
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

FOR RENT-MY home at 80 Dan
Lortn street, Gardiner. Mrs. William
LaI .aln. Tel. 173-J.
apr6d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS
OFFICE DEPOT souARE-rE1EpHoNE s7w

,.o.man Littlefield left Thursday for
eoothbay harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
FROM HALLOWELL

Portland Police Notify Local Police Depart
ment of Boy Answering Young Wiey's De-
scription Is Held at that Place = Boys Club
to Organize Castle of Knights Of King Arthur
Local News Items of Interest and Personals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07
LOCAL NOTICE

FOR SALE-Bungalow on the west
more Of Pleasant Pond. Price low.
peFms easy. Mrs. William LaPlain, 80
Danforth street, Gardiner, Me. Tel.
P'd-J. apr6d3t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-07

At Princeton-Fordham 4: Princeton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
CUDAHY SALES SWELL
Years Business of $133, ,96O,966 In
creases Profits Fourfold.

Chicago. Nov. SO.-Sales of the
Cudahy Packing company in the fis-
cal year ending October % were
S133, 3,96O.966, compared with $116.-
162.155 the previous year, while net
profits were $3,011, ,416 against $723,-
GAP in the previous twelve months.
The surplus, after deducting the May
l dividend, was $2,695,192 as COM
pared to s6O9,242 the previous year.
These figures were made public today
in the annual report.
z. A. Cudahy calls to the attention
of the stockholders that out of every
dollar taken in from the sale of all
products derived from animals, so
cents has gone to the farmer Out
of the remaining 20, cents has been
paid to the wage Garner. 5 cents for
freight and 4 cents for material need
ed in manufa curing and in prepara-
ton of the goods for sale. Out of the
remaining 4 cents the company has
paid interest, taxes insurance. repairs
and similar items, it was said, and
there is less than 2 cents per dollar
of gross sales left as net profit to the
cOmpany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
BIG STAR IS BACK
Harshbarger Returns for High
School Game Today.
Battle With EmpOria Promised
To Be Real Thriller.

Everything was serene among the
high school students this morning.
Wednesday afternoon Manager Hep
worth received a telegram from
Harshbarger. the missing star, telling
him not to shoot, he'd come down.
Harshbarger. the main strength of the
high school backfield, passed up the
high school game with Emporia this
afternoon in favor of a Thanksgiving
dinner at the old homestead in west
ern Kansas. Remorse overcame
no .ckness. however, and he head
ed back to Topeka to battle for his
school.
Dope for the contest is distributed
equally with the shade in favor of the
locals, now that Harshbarser is back.
Gridiron fans who stayed away
from the Manhattan and Lawrence
game were promised thrills enough
if they attended the high school bat
tie at Western League park. Rivalry
between the schools was intense. Last
year Emporia defeated high school
to the score of "a to 0. Revengeful
high school players assert that the
score will be reversed this year.
The Topeka lineup for the aftcr-
moons game follows: L. E., A Jones
L. T., ]. Jones; L. G., Darrow; c., Ir-
vim; r. G.. Light; r. T.. Rogers; r.
E., Yonkers; Q. B., LindeH or Smiley;
L. H, Relihan; r. H, Billings; F. B..
Harshbarger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
INDICT BANKERS
Officials of Defunct Company
Held on Two Counts.
AIlege False Statement and
Defrauding a Bank.

St. Louis, Nov 3O.-Indictments
charging use of the United States
mails to defraud, returned by the fed
eraI grand jury November 1S against
John E. Franklin and Charles E.
Marsh, former officers of the Bankers
Trust company, which now is in hands
of the receiver, were made public yes
terday when the two defendants in
the indictments furnished bonds. The
bonds in each indictment were fixed at
$4,000.
The charges, as set forth in the in
dictments arose out of the transac-
tions of the two men while officers of
the Bankers Trust company.
One indictment charges the men with
sending thru the mails false reports of
the condition of the Bankers Trust
company in order to initiate the price
of the company's stocks.
The second indictment charges that
the State Bank of Little Rock, Ark,
was defrauded of S30,626, which
should have been turned over to cover
notes which the bank held, but in
stead were paid to companies which
the officers of the Bankers Trust COM
pany were interested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
1862 MEN KILLED
Months War Toll on British Shows
74,6t5 Casualties.

London, Nov. 30.-England lost 49,
632 men killed in the great WARM the
month of November. Casualty lists
issued today showed a total of 74,615
in dead, wounded and missing and
classified this loss as follows:
Killed-Officers, S91; men, 17.741.
Total, 1862.
Wounded-Officers, 1.450; men,
47,613. Total. 49,063.
Missing-Officers, 1853; men, 6,757.
Total. $500.
These figures include all military
naval and colonial losses.
There was marked falling off in
the November losses as compared with
recent months, probably owing to the
slowing down of the Somme campaign
on account of bad weather. The aver
age daily losses in October was 3.452,
compared with 2,4S8 in November.
The November casualties bring the to-
tai British casualties reported in the
five months since the beginning of the
Somme offensive to 48S,S52
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
RELATIVESAWAITTRAIN
Bringing Foreign Refugees From Chi
huahua But Is Long Overdue.

Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 30.-At an early
hour today a trainload of refugees
from Chihuahua City, expected at
Juarez since noon yesterday, had not
yet reached the border. Yesterday
and last night relatives of the six
Americans and the German and Eng
lish residents of the fallen city waited
at the station. The telegraph line was
open and it was announced every few
hours that the train was due at once.
'Altho nothing definite was reported,
it is believed all foreign consuls who
were in Chihuahua City are on the
train.
In reports reaching the border the
presence of other foreigners on the
train is mentioned. but nothing is said
of Americans.
Another report there said that Viii
listas went to the cathedral after the
fall of Chihuahua City and disturbed
the grave of an American captain
buried there in 1845 when Colonel
Diniphan captured the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
LOOKS LIKE COLGATE
Heavy Field Slows Down BROWN
Score II to End of Half.

Andrews Field, Providence. r. l.,
Nov. 30.-A steady downpour of rain
made the field a swamp as the Brown
and Colgate elevens came on for the
game which may determine the foot
ball championship of the east. The
slow field gave the New Workers an
advantage as the speedy Pollard was
unable to get under way during the
few minutes signal practice before the
game.
The punters on both sides were
handicapped by a wet heavy ball. The
failure of Pollard to get around the
ends because of the mud proved a
blow to Brown and at the end of the
second period the score stood, Colgate
IA, Brown o. Colgate making a touch
down in each quarter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-30
OPEN RUSS SMASH ALL MUST SERVE
Rumania- Looks to Slay-Army
for Deliverance.
Believe Cars Force VIII Turn
Back Germans.

London. Nov. 30.-The allies are
pinning their faith on the Russians to
extricate Rumania from the German
war pincers.
Dispatches today indicated that the
czars forces were pounding vigor-
ously at German positions in the
southern Carpathians, inaugurating an
offensive which experts here were con-
fident would force Field Marshal Won
Mackensen to cease some of his pres
sure on the Rumanian forces now
approaching the line from which they
will defend the capital.
The Russian thrust at Kirlibaba was
regarded here as the best possible
strategic move since if successfully
maintained. it would force a straight
ening out of the German lines per-
mitting the Rumanians to gain back
a good1y part of Pennsylvania. If the
German line was not Strengthened out
under these conditions, it would be in
danger of a strong thanking movement.