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The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
50 COUNTY SCHOOL PUPILS
ENTITLED TO DIPLOMAS

Prof. W. A. McCord, county
superintendent Of education, has
completed grading the various
papers Of the county school pupils
and finds that there are ifty-nine
boys and girls who are entitled to
diplomas this year in Sth grade
work, representing very hand.
some increase over So of last
year.
The following schools are rep
resented in this number: Bethel,
/; Kossuth, Is; Mathis High
School, 5; Forrest Grove, /; Hol-
~, 3; Glens, 5; Jacinto, /; Nc
Glathery, 2; Strickland, 5; Rien-
ri, 8; Bell, I; Pennington, 5;
Honnoll, 2; Fields, /; West Cor
NTH, 2.
The following list of pupils
were successful and diplomas will
be issued to them at once:
Mrs. Lillye Y. Hunley, Misses
Annie Epps, Cora Meeks, Iona
Rogers, Eunice Wilbanks, Pear
Putt, Georgia Sitton, Ollie Mae
Spear, Hazel Dickey, Eula Holley,
Ernestine Haynie, Leona Smith
Bonnie Harrison, Ella Meter,
Minnie Strickland, Elizabeth
Whitlock, EEvera Raglan, Mamie
Mae Jobe, Pearle Wood, Claudia
Wood, Mary Beatrice Queen,
Ruth Hudson, Mary Julia Babb,
Lula Eaves, Beulah Majors, Rema
McElhannon, Artie Lee Dickson,
Minnie Shadburn, Minnie Pad
gett, Ona Garrett, Fife Strick-
land, Mary Alice Parker, Ruth
Clark, Matte Clark, Christine
Green: Messrs. Lester Wilbanks,
Jake Hines. Aubrey Spear, John
White. C. c. Perry, Thomas Har-
din, Otto Strickland, Arnold
Young, Willie Miller, Fred Smith,
Robert Warren, Madison knigh-
ton, Omry Romino, Perry Lucken,
Scellie Laster. Clyde Davis, Glow
is Kitchens, Kenneth Mckinnon,
Rex Pope, Owen Butram, Eddie
Lee Parker, Douglass Richardson.
Robert Campbell, Joe Clark.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
CLOSING EXERCISES OF
WEST CORINTH SCHOOL
Thursdays Daily.

Thursdays Daily.
The initial program Of the clos
ing exercises Of West Corinth
school was given last night, when
delightful program was render
ed by pupils of the primary
grades, and attended by a large
audience.
The school has prospered under
the capable direction Of Prof. j.
A. Raymond, Misses Ada Purvis
and Salome Majors, and the pas
sing session is recorded among
the most successful in the history
of the school. Souvenirs and
bags of fancy bon bons were pre-
sented the pupils by the faculty
The program was highly en-.
joyed by all present. A double
bill will be given tonight, "Civil
Service'' and "Hazel Adams.
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NOW OCCUPYING HAND
SOME NEW BRICK HOME

DR.. and Mrs. Robt. c.. Liddon
and Robt. Liddon, Jr., who have
been occupying apartments i'll the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ". I.
Adams, ST., on Main street, have
moved to their handsome new
brick home, recently constructed
on Jackson street.
The Liddon home Is one Of the
most elegantly furnished in Cor
NTH, with every up-to-date con-
venience and with the artistic
tase OF both DR.. and Mrs. Liddon
so deliberately displayed in the
furnishings, it is one Of the most
ideally beautiful homes in this
city.
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z BUILDINGS DESTROY
ED By FIRE YESTERDAY
Thursdays Daily.

thursdays DAILY.
Three families were made home
less in less than four hours We'd.
nesday afternoon and night, fires
having robbed them of both
buildings and many articles of
household goods and clothing.
The first fire occurred about 6
0 o'clock on College Hill when the
residence of r. S. Anderson, a
farmer, was totally destroyed.
The fire starctcd i'll the Ander-
son home III the tiuc in the living
room, and the building being sit
uatcd outside Of the fire limit,
and the flames having gained such
Roadway, the efforts were INSULT
cient to extinguish the blaze
hoWev'r, there Were many artic-
les saved, and only two rooms on
the second foe: could not be
reached.
1t is understood that Mr.. An
derson had recently closed a deal
to purchase the building, which
was PARTIALLY covered by insur-
ancc.
The second fire occurred last
night about 10 o'clock when the
home OF Capt. and Mrs. T. NJ.
east Of the school build
ing on Waldron street, was to-
tally destroyed. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilbert Savage were also resid-
ing in the Da1n2ll home.
The fire originated in the kitch-
Ell fuc in the Savage apartments.
Members Of the two families
had retired and had to make their
escaDu from the burning home
quickly as the roof of the building
was about to collapse when the
fire w2s discovered.
There was much Of their house
hold goods saved, but the build
ing witch was owned by Mr.. Oar
nall was entirely destroyed.
Both families had some insur-
ance.
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FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

Mrs. J. A. Ledbetter is spend
ing the day in Jackson, Tenn.
Mesdames W. O. Jackson and
w. w. Harris, Of Iuka, were Wis
itors in Corinth today.
Miss Daisy English, of Selmer,
Tenn, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Music Lockman and family
Master Max Burnett has re-
turned from a few days visit
with relatives and friends in Alb
erdeen.
Terry W. Allen, president OF
the Allen Properties, returned
this morning from a few days
business trip to Mobile, Ala.
Mrs. Lee Gray and sons. Mas
tiers Leroy and Troy, left this af-
ternoon to spend the weekend
with Mrs. Gray's father, r. Y.
Jones and family at Kossuth.
T. P. Wood, Of the Corinth Pro-
duce Co., has returned from a
visit of a few days in Hartselle.
Ala. Mrs. Wood, who accompan-
led him will remain a few days
longer.
Mrs. Mollie Walker Of Ramer,
Tenn, who has been visiting near
Niche, Tenn, spent a short time
in Corinth, a guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. I. Shelton, while enronte
home. Mrs. Walker is the mother
of the late Mrs. Chas. D. Cham
bers, who took her own life some
several weeks ago at Niche.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
FARMER 5 TELEPHONES

a dollar a ncnth Goes not 60
far enough afteI it gets into the
telephone company's treasury to
satisfy tic manager who has to
pay the upi1eep and operating cx-
penses on big rural line system.
and keeps Il little small change t.
hand over to stockholders once
in six months. lie has to cut too
many corners, and run too many
chatees IF getting caught sh At
Of a bank balance by a sleet
storm or a law suit.
Twelve dollars a year is too low
for farmers line service on the
average system, with the quality
and cost improved as it has been
in the last few years. It is time
to start after this rate. The farm
ers can afford to pay more why
should not they be induced to rec
ognize value receivedf
OF course we know what the
farmers do when it is proposed to
raise the telephone rate. But can
this 60 on forever7 What is the
best way to get this thing into
better shapei Some have done il
already Telephony. THE indie
pendent Telephone Journal.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
WEEK. WITH
CORINTH MERCHANTS

This is Dress-Up Week in Cor
NTH. Merchants have on display
che Of the handsomest and best
lines Of wearing apparel that has
ever been shown in this city. The
newest make in every department
men, women and children s
clothing, hats and shoes. Moth
ING has fallen short OF an ele-
CANT display, and inasmuch as
thee is a shortage Of dye, which
is being complained Of all over
the country, the stores in Cor
NTH give this place a very tropi-
cal appearance, and the most elab-
crate showing Of white goods is
being made, despite the fact that
this is the early spring season.
Show windows are attracting
the feminine eyes. Even greater
interest is being manifested on the
interi>r of the big department
stores, and the dress goods, fine
trimmings, dainty buttons, ready
to-wear gowns, fancy hose, hand
kerchiefs, and other friils and fur
bellows, necessary accessories to
milady's toilette, are attracting
hubby's bills and change, and it
is evidently dress-up week in Cor
NTH IN it's true sense.
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FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.

Atty. Harry M. Rhine and fam
lily Of Paden, were among the Wis
itors in Corfnth today.
There were several out-of-toWn
visitors here last night attending
the Sheesley carnival.
Mrs. NJ. A. Powell Of Boone
vile, was among the visitors here
today, en- route to Middleton,
Tenn, to spend a few days with
relatives and friends.
There will be an important bus
mess meeting of the Young Peo-
pies Missionary Society Of the
First Presbyterian church Satur-
day afternoon at 4 o'clock in the
home of Miss Hazel Beemer.
Every member is urged to be pres
ent with their dues.
Today marks the passing of
March-the month when Old Bor-
cas- reigns supreme. Indeed, this
character has had charge of the
weather the greater part of this
month, which, within the past few
days, has been termed what one
would call a windy proposition.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
KENTUCKIAN BUYS VALUA-
BILE ALCORN COUNTY FARM

A deal has been closed today
when Leslie [ Morrison sold his
handsome residence and farm
near Waukomis La.tc to Mr.. ana
Mrs. J. P. Bechaud, of Fulton,
KY, for a consideration of So, 200.
Mr.. Bechaud is civil engineer
of the Illinois Central railroad,
having charge of the Stag yard
at Fulton.
The residence is being Temporal
rily occupied by Mrs. Bechaud s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Nc
Killips, who have moved from
Fulton, and will be Joined later
by Mr.. and Mrs. Bechaud, who
viii make their permanent home
here.
The Morrison property is con-
sidered one Of the most valuable
farms and homesteads IN this en-
tire section, having recently been
put in the very best condition by
its former owner. It's convenient
distance from the corporate linn
it's, and the modern accommoda-
tons afforded in the home, makes
it an ideal country home, and the
new purchasers obtained this
piece of property at bargain.
Corinth extends cordial wei
come to the newcomers, and wish
es them much success and happi-
ness in their new home.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
HINTON SCHOOL CLOSES
SUCCESSFUL SESSION

thursdays Dailv.
Hinton school, which has been
in charge of Miss Lorena Phillips,
closed Wednesday, after very
successful term.
A splendid enrolment was en-
joyed, and a fine average made.
A short closing program was rem
dered much to the delight of all,
and Miss Phillips and her pupils,
chaperoned by several ladies Of
the neighborhood enjoyed a days
fishing and outing as a fitting con-
clusion to the term.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
American Neutrality.

European belligerants and their
partisans may not be able to see
it, but the neutrality of the Unit
ed States is not only to the inter
est Of the American people, but
also to the interest of the inhab-
itants Of those countries now en-
gagged in the great war. AS the
great producing nation, the
United States is called on to play
larger part than before the
work Of destruction began in
feeding and clothing the world.
The German invasion has par
allied the iron and steel indus
tries Of France and has closed
the textile factories of Alsace.
made in Germany" is no longer
a watchword Of competition III
international trade. England
necessarily feels the strain OF the
great contest and its output will
be largely decreased by the en-
listment of so many of its workers
in the armies sent to the Contl-
nent.
The United States, it should be
noted. has not remained neutral
because of the profit to be made
out of the unprecedented oppor-
tunity presented. Nor has our
nation assumed the hands-otf at
titude solely to be in a position to
help those in need, by selling
goods to those able to buy and by
charity to those who have been
pauperized by the terrible devas-
tation of modern armies. Our
course has been accordance with
the fundamental reason for the
existence of the government OF
the United States, found IN the
words of the preamble OF the
Constitution: "To establish JUS
tice.' Washington's warning
against entangling alliances with
foreign nations is properly OBJ
served.
All of the 1Oo,00O,O0O of the
American people who are OF
thinking age cannot be OF the
same opinion, nor can all main
tain that equipoise of judgment
and suspension of sympathy es-
sential to strict neutrality.
Many good citizens in this coun-
try favor the Allies; others take
the part Of the Kaisers. The ties
of blood, experiences in foreign
travel. friendships formed abroad
for England or
French literature or for Teutonic
kultur, play their parts IN deter
mining the choice Of the indivld-
ual. As human beings, most of
us cannot help feeling for the
armies Of one side or the other.
But while as individuals Ameri-
cans may not be able to restrain
the inclination of their hearts, the
opinion Of our people is practi-
cally unanimous that it is the du-
ty Of the United States as nation
to observe strict neutrality--New
Orleans American.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
The Aches Of House Cleaning

The pain and soreness caused
by bruises, over-exertion and
straining during house cleaning
time are soothed away by Sloan s
Liniment. No need to suffer this
agony. Just apply Sloan's Lini-
ment to the sore spots, rub only
a little. In a short time the pain
leaves, you rest comfortably and
enjoy a refreshing sleep. One
grateful user writes: "Sloan s
Liniment is worth its weight in
gold. Keep bottle inland,
use it against all soreness, Neu-
raigia and bruises. Kills pain. 25
cents as your druggist. $3.50
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
PILLS BEST FOR LIVER

Because they contain the best
liver medicines, no matter how
bitter or nauseating for the sweet
sugar coating hides the taste. DR..
Kings New Life Pills contain in
gradients that put the liver work
ing, move the bowels freely. No
grippe, no nausea, aid digestion.
just try bottle of DR.. King $
New Life Pills and notice how
much better you feel. Csc at drug
gists. $3.50
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
YOUNG MAN WHO DISAP-
FEARED JOINED NAVY

Frank Shelton, Of huntsville,
son of Lee Shelton, has joined the
United States Navy. according to
a letter received by the lad s
father from Congressman Gambler
who is now in Washington at
tending congress. It is noted from
the huntsville correspondence to
the Iuka Vidette that the young
man left home last fall, and news
of him was very pleasing to his
MANY friends.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
tuberculosis and Marriage.

8 4ga
The following is from the pen
Of Jno. B. Huber, A. NJ, M. d, in
his campaign for building up the
races: 1T is stated in the United
States Public Health Reports that
the courts have in number of
instances held the marriage OF a
person suffering from a venereal
disease to be annullable at the IN
stance of the other party to the
marriage, when the existence OF
the disease has been concealed.
Also that the Supreme Court OF
the state Of New Yor.. mas carried
this legal principle one step far
Their, as in the case OF defendant
husband who had tuberculosis
consumption. The husband knew
he was suffering this Infection,
had been treated for it; and yet
he concealed this fact from his
fancee, explaining his cough and
his other symptoms as being due
to a cold. After marriage his wife
discovered him to be a consump-
tive and brought suit to annm the
marriage. The court S decision
was, in view of the possible serl-
Gus consequences of such marrl-
age, to the healthy partner, to any
children of the union there might
be there were none in this easel,
and to the community, that the
marriage should be annulled; the
legal ground of the decision be-
inc the defendants fault-thls
concealment and misrepresenta-
ton.
apart from legal considera-
tons there should be no marriage
when tuberculosis is active III
either man or woman. Especially
must not this disease be added to
the perils of childbirth nor should
it be permitted to conduces to per-
haps even greater physical wreck
and to death by progressive
stages lingering through a few
years. when consumption IS
hanging about a girl the distance
between the marriage bed ard the
grave is usually short with her.
And on the other hand, Many a
young man has sacrificed his
chance of recovery-from tuber-
culosis-on the altar OF hymen.
The matter, to any man having a
SYMPATHETIC remembrance of what
life and the world were when he
himself was twenty-one, is most
"Certainly no consumptlve
should marry if the disease has
existed a long time and is pro-
gressive. And yet one such VINO
has had no physical signs or other
discoverable symptoms for two
years, and who appears to his
physician to be in other respects
may marry-such IS the
opinion of Prof. Cornet OF Berlin,
through many years a profound
and most experienced student OF
tuberculosis. And the great Breh-
mer, who was in his youth him.
self a consumptive, who triumph
ed over his disease, and who was
the pioneer of it's modern treat
ment, proclaimed: 'Tuberculosls
prints in stadiis semper curabll-
is; that tuberculosis In its early
stages is always durable. And he
and his co-workers and physicians
since him have found many
though of course not all-moder-
ately advanced consumptives cur
able also.
$1,000 - esxrr~xyr1r~ IRA Attn
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
COMES TO CORINTH TO
PURCHASE AUTOMOBILE

L. C. Guyton, of Cotton Plant,
spent last night in Corinth, and
while here purchased a new
Mitchell automobile, from the 10
cal agent, Robt.. Heyer. He is ex-
pecting Bob Hinkle from Saltillo,
Tenn, today with whom he has
closed deal to purchase one OF
these machines.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
TATE ST. BAPTIST PASTOR
WILL LOCATE IN CORINTH

Rev. j. Fl. Fowler, pastor Tate
st. Baptist church. has arrived in
Corinth, and will be located here
permanently, occupying apart
ments at the parsonage OH Tate
street.
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FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

trip to 1uka today.
@. L. Meeks spent yesterday in
Memphis on business.
j. S. Lamar, Jr., Of Tullahoma,
Tenn, is here today.
W. 1. Sloan of Baldwin, is a
visitor III the city today.
J. S. Davis Of Walnut, was a
visitor IN Corinth today.
S. T. Beatty made business
trip to Henderson, Tenn, today.
Dan Gooch of Selmer, Tenn, is
among the hotel arrivals today.
Mrs. W. E. Higgins of Mobile,
Ala, is here to spend a few days.
C. c. johnson of Iuka, is an out
of-toWn visitor in the city today.
J. A. Norris of Rienzi, was in
the city short time this morning
on business.
Mrs. NJ. R. Striplin left yester-
day afternoon to visit Mrs. T. S.
Elgin in Memphis.
E. c. Green, a prominent mer-
chant Of Rienzi, was a visitor in
the city last night.
Murray Taylor of ElDorado,
Ark, IS the guest Of his brother,
DR.. c. NJ. Taylor and family.
DR.. C. W. Norwood of Paden,
spent last night in Corinth, en-
route to Jackson, Tenn, on bust
ness.
Miss Louell Mitchell of Sardis,
who has been the guest Of Mrs.
W. L. Stroup, left today on her
return home.
Mrs. Sallie Crosby of Iuka,
spent several hours in Corinth to-
day, en- route home from a visit
in Bonneville.
J. E. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerome Barlow of Crumps Land
ing, Tenn, were in Corinth yes
terday, shopping.
Mrs. D. D. Pittman of Tuscum-
bia, Ala, arrived in Corinth yes
terday afternoon to spend a few
days with friends.
Misses Adele Mosely ond Locke
of luka Springs, were among the
out-of-town visitors in Corinth a
few days this week.
Johnnie Meeks left yesterday
afternoon for Centralia, ILL.,, to
accept a position with the Illinois
Central Railroad Co.
Miss Lois Bramlitt has been
spending a few days in Shannon
this week, a guest of her sister,
Miss Evelyn Bramlitt.
The following from the Ripley
Sentinel: ED Smith of Corinth,
spent last Friday in Ripley, inter-
viewing Ripley merchants. -
DR.. J. w. Burress, D. V. NJ, of
Bonneville, was among the bust
ness visitors in the city today, a
guest Of DR.. W. L. Stroup, local
veterinarian.
Lester Perkins, who has been
located in St. Petersburg, Fla, ar
rived in Corinth last night to join
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Perkins, to make this his home.
He will have charge of the news
stand with his father at the union
station.
Mrs. R. T. Rudd has returned
to her home in Fulton, KY, after
spending few days in Corinth,
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Odell
Burnett. She was accompanied
by her nephew, Master Max Bur
nett, who will spend few days
with her in Fulton.
Miss Lillian Russell returned
last night from an extended stay
with her sister, Mrs. Fl. Y. Harris,
in st. Petersburg, Fla. During
her tour through the South, she
visited many points Of interest in
Florida. She is being welcomed
by her many friends.
The many friends of Mrs. Fred
erick Henry Tschudi and daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth, Of Elmhurst,
New York City, are greeting them
41o1, a,,,,,ro1 ~, Gorinfh this
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Two registered Red Pole males,
6 and Z months old. Address,
JNO. I'll. McHALFEY,
Route 2, Rienzi, Miss,
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FOR SALE

Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs,
75c for Is. CHAS. JOBE,
Slant. Phone 271-W.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1916-04-06
SWEET POTATO SEED

Florida Yam, best potato on
earth. Nancy Hall and Early
Triumph. Price on request.
r. w LEMONDS,
Ala. Kossuth, Miss.
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FOR SALE

Genuine Nancy Hall seed sweet
potatoes. J. M. Hamm, West Cor
NTH.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Single Comb White Leghorn
eggs; heavy laying strain; 81. SO
per Is. Write
ELGIN WRIGHT, Corinth, Miss.
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Weekly Corinthian 81 90 q year.
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last night from dH eAItuucu otdy
with her sister, Mrs. H. Y. Harris
in st. Petersburg, Fla. During
her tour through the South, she
visited many points Of interest II
Florida. She is being welcomed
by her many friends.
The many friends of Mrs. Fred.
erick Henry Tschudi and daugh,
ter, Miss Elizabeth, Of Elmhurst
New York City, are greeting them
on their arrival in Corinth this
morning for a visit with Mrs,
Tschndi's parents, Capt. and Mrs
J. NJ. Dickey, and other relatives.
Dow Fitzgerald, Jr., assistant
foreman of the Stantonville Tele-
phone Co., returned yesterday af-
ternoon from Tupelo where he
has been assisting Fl. J. Newbill,
manager Of the Tupelo exchange,
and force of workmen in repairs
on the toll line Of the company
from Corinth to Tupelo.
Miss Irene Williams, who has
charge of the expression depart
ment at Union University, Jack
son, Tenn, was among the out-of-
town visitors here today, while
enroute to Baldwin, where she
will give a concert this evening
under the auspices Of the ladies
Of the Methodist church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-26
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
CITY OF KERMANSHAH
Thus Gaining Strategic Point in Persia
and Nearing Their Brit
ish Allies.

LONDON, Feb. 26. A Renter 5
despatch from Petrograd says that the
Russians have taken by storm Herman
shah, the important Persian city in the
neighborhood of which furious fighting
has recently taken place.
Kermanshah is $50 miles southwest
of Teheran and has a population of
about 10000. The routes from Bagdad
and other important cities meet there
and make the city an important cen
ter Of traffic.
The Russians operations in Persia
which have eliminated in the CAPTURE
OF Kermanshah have the local purpose
OF putting an end to the activities of
hostile mountain forces and it Is be-
iieved that they have the broader
scope of preparing a way for the June
ton Of the Russians with the British
eSpeditionary forces in Mesopotania
This movement of the Russians TO Ker-
manshah brings them to within $50
miles of Kut-el-Amara on the Tigres.
where General Townshend's British
force is besieged by the Turks.