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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
The Proof.

NON'T accept claims or opinions.
Il y Every man selling an automobile
will tell you his car can be run
at low cost.
He'll tell you this because he knows
and you know that gasoline, oil and tires
are costing more and more all the time.
He knows and you should know that the
operating cost Of any automobile during
five years time is worth your careful con-
sideration
We don't give you any guesswork. We
tell you what we know We state the
facts and figures proved and verified
figures. Here they are:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29

waste and hood impurities. You owe 1t
to yourself to clear the system OF body
poisons, accumulated during the win
ter. Dr. Kings New Life Pills will do
IT.. 25c at your druggist.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29

Sec our complete line of Quick
Meal" Oil Stoves. They give you more
heat, and use less oil.
s. M. g. II. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
PISTOL DUEL in eRAYsoN.

John Yates, who escaped the officers
OF Carter county yesterday evening fol-,
lowing pistol duel in Grayson, is said
to have caught a freight train at the
iii in lower Ashland last night and
to have departed for destination un-
known.
Yates is wanted on several charges.
including rape, resisting officers and
carrying concealed weapons.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Sher-
IFS Harvey Cain and Chas. Rice saw
Yates and started to arrest him and a
pistol duel and Yates escape follow
ed. The deputies escaped injury. 1t
is reported that Yates was shot in the
arm, but this report could not be veri-
fied.-Ashland Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
W. ii. cAuDILL CHANGES FIRM.

w. H. Caudill. who for the past sew
en- years has been connected with the
Ben Williamson Hardware company as
travelling salesman, has resigned his
position to accept a similar one with
the Vancamp Hardware and Iron COM
pany of Indianapolis. Mr.. Caudill, a
popular and successful hardware man
will continue to make Ashland his
headquarters. He will cover Ashland,
Big Sandy and West Virginia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
LADIES COATS & SUITS

Mr.. George Lear, who has been com
ing to Louisa twice a year and serving
a large number of customers so salts
factorily, will be hero next Monday and
Tuesday at the store of the Louisa
Furniture company. He will have suits
and seasonabIe coats for ladies' in all
the latest styiee. Prices within reach
of everybody. It
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
DIR. WALLIS BAILEY
PARALYSIS VICTIM.

Salyersville, KY, March 23.-Dr. WAL
lis Bailey, prominent physician Of
this place and Representative of
the legislative district, while at Hunt
ington, w. Va, on business yesterday
received a stroke of paralysis in his
right side, and is now in the hospital
there in critical condition, unable to
talk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

J. Con Berry, of this county, and who
holds a position in Washington City is
one of committee of the Kentucky
State Association OF Washington, plan
ming to close its winter social session
with an entertainment and reception
on April ~ at Raleigh hotel. On this
occasion the association will also cele-
brate the 124th anniversary OF the ad-
mission OF Kentucky into the Union.
Among the speakers will be John w.
Langley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

there by Sheriff Geiger to view the land
in controversy,
Rev. John Martin was the first wit
ness to be introduced. He said in 1873
he was one of the trustees of the Kav-f
anaugh church. They took deed for it
that year. Said he had been In the
ministry for fifty-five years
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
DIED AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS.

Mr.. John NJ. Webb, aged so years,
died Saturday at his home near Ulyss
es, this county, after very brief Illness
At ten o'clock in the morning, while
sitting in chair in the postoffice, read
ing a newspaper, he suffered an attack
Of hemorrhage OF the brain and died at
ten that night without having regain
ed consciousness. Mr. Webb was a well
known citizen and prominent farmer
Of that part OF the country.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Postmaster Il. A. Field went to Hit
chens, Ky this morning, having been
called thee by the death OF his half
brother. Ephriam Boggs. Mr. Boggs had
been i'll for a number of weeks and
while his death was a great shock it
was not wholly unexpected.-E East Ken
lucky Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The Carolina Clinchheld has purchas
ed 10 twelve-drive Mallet type locomo-
tives FOR use in hauling coal from the
Dante (Va.) operations TO the Carolina
seaboard. These locomotives which
are to be delivered at an early date,
will have a pulling capacity of 100
loaded coal cars.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
PRISON SUNDAY.

The National Committee on Prisons
and Prison Labor, OF which Thomas Os-
borne, New York millionaire is presi-
dent, has designated April as Prison
Sunday. Local ministers as well as
those of all cities have been asked to
preach on the subject OF prison reform
and the attitude OF churches to it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
PRESIDENT EMPOWERED TO
APPOINT 200 CADETS.

Washington, March 24.-Before pass
ing the Military Academy bill the Sem
ate adopted the amendment offered by
Senator James, which provides that
the president may appoint 200 candi-
dates for admission to West Point from
the organized militia and from the en-
listed men in the army.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

PERSONAL MENTION.

/ Taylor Johns OF Huntington, was in
Louisa this week.
Mrs Ida Kinser is visiting in Will
hanson this week.
Mrs b. j. Chafn was quite i'll Sun
day but is now better.
State Senator Hiles, Of Brecken- co.
was in this city Monday,
Ira See, OF Pikeville, visited home
folks Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Fred S. Mcconnell, OF Mt. vern=
on. o., was in Louisa Tuesday.
Ed W Lambert OF r. d. No 2, paid
the NEWS office a call Tuesday.
Russell Cain has a job at Chillicothe,
o., as pmekeeper for the n. & w.
| H. c. Sullivan was here from Ash
land this week, taking dispositions.
Mrs. John Wallace, Of Huntington,
is the guest OF Mrs. T. ]. Branham.
Travelling salesman Jack Ward is at
home after quite long business trip.
George r. Vinson was business Wis
itor to Ashland and Huntington last
week.
| Rev. L. f. McEldowney and F. II.
Yates went to Charleston. w. Va, Wed
nesday. :
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafe Hays, OF Blaine,
are visiting Mrs. John Moore on Lock
avenue,
Mrs. j. w. Gray, formerly of Louisa,
has mayed from Charleston to St. Al
bans. West Va.
Miss Emma Hornberger. OF Ironton.
visited her sister Mrs. Forrest Sam
mons this week.
Mrs. Sherman Pigg and daughter re-
turned Friday to their home at Delhi,
near Cincinnati,
Mrs. Tavis George, OF Ulysses. Wis
tied her son, Nathan George. of the X.
N. c., last week.
Mrs. Daisy Ray went Friday to Pres
tonsburg to see her little daughter and
visit home people.
Mrs. c. b. Bromley has returned from
a visit to her sister. Mrs. George Con-
ley. of Williamson.
Mrs. Sam Savage, OF Ashland was
the guest OF Mrs. f. T, D. Wallace, ST.,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Sam Bromley and daughter,
l., 49,
] from a visit to New Richmond, o.
! Misses Edith Marcum and Jet O'Neal
returned last Friday from visit in
Ceredo and Huntington. West Va
Mrs. NJ. s. Burns Saturday returned
from Cincinnati, where she had gone
with her daughter, Miss Kizzie Clay.
Mr.. Frank Brown and family have
moved to FIT. Gay, where they will oc-
cupy the former residence OF Sam
Crum.
Miss Mildred Clarke, OF Ironton, o.,
was the guest OF her brother, VIM.
Clarke and family last Saturday and
Sunday,
.
Margaret Lou, went to Ashland Fri
day TO visit relatives. They returned
Saturday.
Miss Fannie Burgess, who had been
visiting the family of her brother, Or.
T. D. Burgess, returned Wednesday TO
Huntington.
Mr.. Augustus Snyder went to IRON
ton Sunday and accompanied his aged
mother, Mrs. Dorcas Snyder from that
place to her country home.
j. O. Christian, V. s., of Dwale, was
in this office last Monday. He was re-
turning from JEFF Collinsworth, where
he had been called to treat some cat
tie.
Kay Carter, of this county. has gone
to Crane Co, w. Va, where he has EN-
ployment. He called at the NEWS Of
flee and ordered the paper sent to his
new address.
Miss Kathleen Lackey left tuesday
for Cincinnati, where she viii enter
the Jewish Hospital Nurses School as
a probation pupil She has the best
wishes of many friends for a large !
measure of success.
At two o'clock Saturday shall be
glad to meet ali OF the club members
Of Louisas Home Demonstration Club,
including Poultry Club members, at the
-.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

John Albright, rural mail carrier in
Logan-co., w. Va. was held under S.
900 bond today by a United States
Commissioner to await action of the
Federal grand jury on the charge of
extracting ginseng from parcels post
packages and replacing it with stones.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The Boy Scouts OF America have been
organized here with Fred f. Cain as
Scout Master and John b. Horton as
sistant Scout Master. This is a good
movement and will. we hope have the
hearty cooperation OF all the citizens
OF Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
MRS. DENT FINNEY is NO MORE

Mrs. S. D. Finney, well known and
dearly beloved woman OF Bolts Fork,
died Monday night. following an i'll
ness of many months duration. She
was the mother of Earl and Bert Fin
ney. both OF whom are well known in
Acknowledgements
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
WILL HOLD HIS
SUNDAY SERVICES

The Rev. Newell H. Young, pastor
Of the NJ. E. Church, is attending the
District Conference at Ashland this
week. He will hold his regular SER
vices here next Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

At two o'clock Saturday ! shall be
glad to meet all of the club members
Of Lousa's Home Demonstration Club,
including Poultry Club members, at the
public school building All mothers,
sisters and home makers Of Louisa are
especially invited, and the public are
also invited. MISS DAVIS, Home
Demonstration.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Or. j. h. Watson. Of Deerheld, KAN
sns. was killed by street car in Chi
cago last Sunday where he had gone
TO see his son, Kendrick Watson, who
was in school there. DIR. Watson was
from willard, KY. and resided in Ash
land for some time before moving to
Kansas.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
Pittsburah Livestock.
GETS CHANGE OF
VENUE TO LAWRENCE COUNTY

Robert Biggs. who is charged with
the killing Of James Case two years
ago, was given change 81 venue to
this county and the case issset for the
August term. The change was made
from Greenup county. tt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

b. f. Roberts. c. & o. agent at olym-
pia. KY, was in Louisa this week, hav-
ing been called TO Cadmus by the i'll
ness of his grandmother. Mr.. Roberts
has made good" with the C. & o. and
is pleasantly situated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Deputy John Hughes Tuesday night
arrested man named William Hall,
u fugitive from justice, and brought
him to Louisa Wednesday and lodged
him in Jail. The arrest was made on
Cats Fork. Hall had been indicted in
the Lawrence Circuit Court, charged
with unlawfully OBTAINING a woman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Atty. John w. Woods, of Ashland.
was in Louisa Tuesday. He has been
nominated for the Board OF Trustees
of University OF Kentucky. at Lexing-
ton. receiving the second highest num-
Der OF votes for the two nominations
by the alumni.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Prof. Umneet returned Tuesday from
a weeks. vacation in Illinois and has
resumed his teaching OF music in the
X. N. c. During his absence Prof.
Umfeet gave three very successful re-
citals in Southern Illinois.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mrs F. l.. Stewart. Mrs Clyde Mill
er and Mrs J. L. Carey went TO Ash
land Thursday TO attend the funeral OF
DR. J. b. Watson. who was killed by a
street car in Chicago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

villa has not yet been captured and
may never be. He is reported to be
near the range OF inaccessible noun
tains where IL will be almost impos-
sible for an army to capture him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

FOR SAlE:-One two-story frame
house, rooms, cellar, cistern, good out
buildings Lot 50x150, desirable loca-
ton. Also one 4 room cottage, frame,
2 porches, storm sheeted, plastered, oak
finish. Good well. Fitted for gas or
coal and out buildings, lot 75x2OS.
Price $1,000. J. A. HALL. Normal,
Kentucky, mh24.- limo.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mr.. Forrest Summons, OF Louisa.
passed through here today enroute TO
Guyan, w. Va. where he viii attend
to business for the government-Cat-
lettsburg item.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mrs. James Clayton is reported as
being much better than she has been
for a considerable period. She has re-
covered from lagrippe and seems much
stronger
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

A requisition on the Governor OF
Ohio was issued by Gov. Stanley Tues
day. Under arrest in Ohio is Clark
Combs wanted in Bath county on the
charge OF attack
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

G.. w, Castle was appointed commits
sioner for Carter county at the last
term OF court Mr.. Castle was form
erly a Deputy U. S. Marshal
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

JUNK WANTED:-I pay good prices
for scrap iron, rags, brass, copper. rub
Der, etc. At the Queen livery stable,
Louisa, Ky. MAX ORLECK. q.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The woman's Missionary Society OF
the NJ. T.. Church South held is month
Is meeting at the home OF Mrs, NJ. $
Burns Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Gus Lollaney, a brother OF Mrs. JEFF
Newberry. Of Huntington was recent
~ shot and killed by Mexicans near
! Camp Douglas Arizona.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

COW FOR SAlE;--one red COW, 7
years old, weight about 900. Fine as
can be. VIII soon be fresh. Looks
like new money. For price call on r.
l.. MOORE, Charley, Ky. Il
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Don't forget to attend the giving OF
the special programme by the Junior
League at the VI. f.. Church South next
Sunday afternoon. at 2 o'clock.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Summons have
returned TO their home at Parkersburg
after a pleasant visit with Kenova rel
atives.-Ceredu Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. -
church was entertained Thursday al
ternoon by Mrs. ]. c. Adams OF the
hotel SnYoY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

During Mrs. Daisy Rays absence
from the city this week Miss Celesth
See had charge OF her department OF
the X. N. c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
BIG SANDY NEW S.
Friday. March 81, 1915.

Rev L. NJ coploy preached at Pot
terra Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The latest new spring styles in cloth.
ing. hats and shoes at popular prices
at A. j. LOAR ~ CO. IL
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS AND
FIXTURES FOR SALE. FINE BUS
MESS OPPORTUNITY W.D,PlERCE
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

New spring stock, latest styles and
nobby suits, hats and shoes at bargain
prices at a. J. LoAR a co. ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mrs. Salie Fugate died on Lick creek
Tuesday. We did not get any particu-
lars.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Two new street lights have recently
been put up, one on isk-ay.. near DIT
Wellman's and one near the residence
OF II. Il. Ferguson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

All kinds OF pretty new spring goods
are arriving daily at Justices store
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The Rev. Mr., McEldowney will hold
h,s regular services at the NJ. f. Church
South next Sunday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Tho Sewing Club met "Wednesday ar
,ernoon with Mrs. william MeDyer at
the Savoy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

FOR SALE;-Span horses, harness
and new buggy Price $4,000. c. H.
HENSLEY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mrs. j. L. Richmond has been ante
IN with tonsilitis this week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Judge T. S. Thompson was taking
depositions at Kise Thursday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

4 beautiful line OF new spring suits,
hats and wraps at Justices store -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The mercury In Louisa saturday
showed so degrees in the shade
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

The Baptist church has not called
,,ccessor 10 the Rev. Mr.. Hamilton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Mira. A. NJ. Campbell entertained me
Pinch Club Thursday afternoon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

FOR sALE,-one span OF mules
DIXON, MOORE a co. mA''-u'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Miss Pearl Cassidy, daughter of L.
B. Cassidy, was married on Sunday
evening to Rosco Kirk, son of Judge
j. ID. Kirk, DR.. ]. r. Fairchild oficiat-
ing. The young couple have a host of
friends who wish them joy on the mat
rimonial voyage. They will make their
home at the Palace hotel for the pres
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

Chicago, March 29.-Hogs- Receipts,
$4,000; weak; bulk, s9.6Od$9.70; light,
1896 a $3.50; mixed, s9.40Qs9.75 ;roughs
$s.S0G$9.45; pigs, $1,000 $3.50.
Cattle-Receipts, 10000; weak; ma
tive beef steers, $z60Qs9.9O; stockers
and feeders, s6.OO9sS.25; cows and
heifers, $4.25; calves, $7.50@s95O.
Sheep Receipts, $4,000; weak; weth-
ers, sS.40@$9.25; ewes, s64O@ $8.75;
lambs, s95O@s11.S0.
Pittsburgh Livestock.
Pittsburgh, March 29.-Cattle-
Steady; supply light; choice, $3.50
1918; prime, s9.25@s9.6O.
ep-Steady; supply, light; prime
wethers, s9.OO9s9.25; culls and COM
/ mons, s4.5O@$5.5O; lambs, s7.5O@$11.5 so
veal calves, s1000@s1O.5O.
Hogs Steady-Receipts, 10 double
decks; prime heavies, 10000 $10.25;
mediums and heavy workers., $4,000
s10.25; light workers., $500 $3.50; pigs,
$S.so@ss.25; roughs, s9.0O@s9.15.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31
OVER CHURCH PROPERTY.

The suit OF ], NJ. Finney, etc, vs. the
c. & o. Ry. over a strip of land at Kav-
anaugh was on trial at Catlettsburg
this week. The jury was taken up
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Miss Kathleen Lackey left tuesday
for Cincinnati, where she wi. enter
the Jewish Hospital Nurses School as
a probation pupil. She has the best
wishes of many friends for large
measure of success.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-03-31

Kay Carter, Of this county, has gone
to Crane Co, w. Va. where he has en-
ployment. He called at the NEWS Of
flee and ordered the paper sent to his
new address,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
SLAVS BEAT BACK
FOES ONSLAUGHT
UPON DVINA LINE
Violent Artillery Duels Are
Followed by Infantry
Actions
TRENCHES EVACUATED

LONDON, Feb. l6.
All the violent attacks launched during
the past week by Field Marshall Won
Hlndenburg's forces on the Riga and
Dvinsk fronts have broken down under
the Russian defense fire, according to a
statement issued by the Petrograd war
ONCE.
The Russian War once reports serious
the wilma sector. A lieutenant was Killed
and 40 officers and many soldiers have
been court-martlaled. the statement says.
The official statement is as follows;
"Violent artillery duels, followed from
time to time by infantry actions, have
been going on for the last week along .hc
Dvina on the Riga front The Russians
have held fast and successfully repulsed
all the enemy's attempts Mt an offensive,
Of trenches that the Germans had evacu.
ated owing to the murderous fire of the
Russians.
"The Russians took q number of prison.
ers in the Riga district who said they were
deserters, although there is every evidence
that they were scouts.
"Violent disturbances have broken out
in the 18th German Army, near Wilma.
Lieutenant Raache, In command at the
village Of Girmondy, has been killed and
40 officers and numerous soldiers have
been court.martialed
"On the Dvinsk sector there has been n
continuation of the desperate fighting for
the possession of a crater near Illoukst,
which we now occupy. Between the Med
mouslt Lakes enemy detachments have oc.
cupied wood southwest of Rouguenichky.
south of the Pripet, in the region of
Ezetsy force Of Cossacks attacked an
Austrian force and destroyed It.
"In the region of the upper Stripa nu-
merous detachments of our scouts wor-
ried the enemy throughout the night. pro.
voking an enemy fire which lasted through
out the day. On the middle Stripa our
artillery fired upon four enemy aeroplanes
One of the aeroplanes was hit and fell
inside the enemy's lines"
GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT.
Tho Berlin War Office statement fol-
lows:
ION the front Occupied by Count Won
Bothmer lin Volhynia) there were nrtil-
lery duels Near Grobla, on the Sereth,
northwest of Tarnopol. a German battle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
The War Todav

Erzcrum, the great Turkish
stronghold in Armenia, Of which
It is the capital, has succumbed to
the battering of Crank Duke
Nicholas Caucasus army.
The Kaiser's plans against Eng
lands Colonial empire are thwart-
cd and the way opened for a grand
spring drive through eastern Ar
menia, which might force Turkey
to sue for a separate peace. 1t will
likewise restore the military pres
tige of Grand Duke Nicholas, who
was the victim of bureaucratic
cabal that ended in his deposition
from supreme command of the
Cars army and transfer to the
then unimportant Caucasian field
of war.
Violent artillery battles followed
by infantry assaults are reported
on the Dvina and Riga fronts,
where Petrograd claims advantage.
New British troops are making
desperate efforts to regain the po-
sitions southeast of Ypres, which
were captured by the Germans, but
so far have failed. There seems to
be lull in the German offensive,
which has resulted in gains in
Flanders, Artois, Champagne and
Alsace.
Berlin reports that counter-at-
tacks by the British and French at
several points were repulsed.