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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
Like Prairie Fire
Would he VOTE RIGHT?

printed I'm The Times for
charter membership in your
Justice to the Mountain club
and hope you may be given
such support as will lead to
the successful elimination
of your patriotic efforts.
"Wishing you more power
i'm your laudable endeayOr, I
am, ETC.,
"MAYOR FAWCETT."
Now turn to the coupon o.
)age Z.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
Says State BLEED City
Through Meads' Office

Fawcett says that the account
Ing system used by Meads, for
which the state bureau compli-
Inents him, was really installed
by former Commissioner Ray
Ereeland, although Meads, he
says, fought Freeland for his at
tempt to place an efficiency sys-
tem in the department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Here is a letter expressive of
the real spirit, from Mayor Faw-
cett. When you have read 1t, fill
out the application blank, to be
found on page Z, and mail 1t al
once.
Mayor Fawcett's letter:
81 am glad TO see You I'm
action to eliminate the dis
grace that attaches to tho
state by reason of the mis-
naming of the Mountain. 1
have enrolled on the blanks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

clothing and to eat meals.
OF course, he would proceed
against the speak-easys and drive
out the male parasites; any COM
missioner of public safety who
didn't want to risk impeachment
would do those things. They
would be among the elemental
duties of his Job. The people
some time ago decided both OF
those policies finally and definite
ly.
But what would the Rev.
StOeyer do in regard to the
T, X. a. +. franchises that
are to he renewed?
Would he sanction the rob-
berry of the light and water
funds?
Would he give the jitney
bus a square deal?
How would he spend the
20 cents out of every dollar
the Tacoma taxpayer digs up
which his department would
receive?
What business training has
he that makes him capable
of spending this vast amount
wisely?
What ideas has he for saw
ing the city's money in the
other departments?
What is his stand in re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
Growing
BY SAM WALL

The Justice to the Mountain
club is growing like a prairie fire.
Letters of applause are filling
my postoffice box.
Tomorrow list Of applicants
for charter memberships will be
printed in The Times. To get in
to the honor list-among the real
enthusiasts for Justice to the
Mountain and regeneration of the
town-do not delay.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
Would he set about on q
campaign to reduce fire in
surance?

Would he set about on
campaign to reduce fire in
surance?
Would he VOTE RIGHT?
Until he can answer and does
answer satisfactorily these and
other questions, the people of Ia
coma will put little faith in the
Rev. Stoever. His tardy state
men in regard to boOtleggers and
parasites contains no assurance
that Petit had not given weeks
ago and which the people who
knew Petit from his past record
understood anyhow. On top of
this, the latter is known for busi-
ness ability, love of efficiency,
positive, constructive, success
achieving endeavor.
TAKE THEM, MAN FOR MAN,
PETIT, GRONEN AND SHOE
MAKER EACH TOWERS ABOVE
HIS RESPECTIVE ADVERSARY
FROM EVERY STANDPOINT.
EACH is BETTER TRAINED
FOR THE POSITION HE SEEKS.
EACH is A BROADER-GUAGE
MAN.
Petit has helped build up one
of the city's substantial and fair
dealing manufacturing plants. AS
a former commissioner of public
safety he made a record for con-
structive public service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
What's Doing
Friday

Annual wrestling tournament
of Pierce County Amateur Athletic
association; Y. M. c. A; 8 p. m.
w. G. T. U. federation holds
all-day session at 1902 South 18th
ST..
Annual oratorical contest of
Tacoma high school pupils, under
auspices Sons of American Revo-
luton; Stadium auditorium; s
p. m.
Union services of central group
of churches; First Christian
church; p. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

The defeated Mexicans retreat.
cd toward Parrsl and were fols
lowed by cavalry.
SN timent against the "grin-
gos' halted a further pursuit OF
the troops. 1t Is believed a por-
tion of the bandits were Cars
Zanzistas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
ONE AMERICAN KILLED

WASHINGTON, d. G.. April -.
Estimates OF the Mexicans kills
ed at Parral placed the victims
from handful to 100. Most of
the reports were based on tales
brought from the interior by
travellers.
II is understood Officially one
American was killed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
DEFEAT yILI,ISTAS

Ell PASO, April 14--Troops at
Parral are facing a grave situa-
ton today. They attacked and
defeated a supposed band of Viii
listas near Troya Monday, &C
cording to official Mexican re-
ports.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
HAS TWO CHARGES
AGAINST LIQUOR

Prosecutor Remain is delaying
his charges against the $1,000
weSSh OF liquor seized recently at
tiie Pacific Coast Steamship co.
dock until he can determine II It
4 posstb1e to join two informa-
.~has prspers'd ana settle
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Gronen is trained electrical
and hydraulic engineer He had
charge of the construction of the
city's power plant. and on that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

earnings of fallen women.
Just about as important as IL
he said he would, should the peo-
pie elect him, continue to wear
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Observation-Disclosures 30 SOL
diers were killed last night when
government troops attempted to
stop the landing of rebels at Cans
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Inves-
legations into the alleged tobacco
fraud, in which the government
was robbed of thousands of dol
lars, has reached stage where
several indictments will proba oily
be made against revenue officials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Yale professor says baby in
worth $50 and an adult $4,000.
It's a relief to listen to small
figures after hearing the price Of
sugar and gasoline quoted. !.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

OYSTER BAY-Roosevelt ex-
pressed appreciation today over
the endorsement yesterday by the
New York Tribune.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
FLAS H ES

CONSTANTINOPLE - A re-
port issued today by the Turkish
war office claims detachment Of
Persians and Turks routed three
regiments OF Russian cavalrymen
April S at Snjbulak.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Greetings, have you had
soup for breakfast?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

The lady next door tells us that
the l.. II. ]. says it's quite the
thing to have.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Winter sometimes fingers
I'm the lap of spring and
sometimes squats In the Mis-
sissippi basin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Will the baseball season or the
football season. ever come when
some so-called cartoonist doesn't
spring on us that old drawing
showing the chagrin OF the rival
sports? 80
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

SEATTLE-It is reported that
three northwestern newspapers
which had pledged their columns
to the support of the republican
gubernatorial candidate have
broken, and that two possible
candidates will withdraw from
the race as a result.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

cop at Pacific avenue. Not
n single "BONiB PiOT!!."
extra appeared on the street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
is YOUR PHONE
OUT OF ORDER?

if not, you'll want to call up right away
and order The Times for next week, if
you're not a subscriber. There's a rea-
son, namely: The new novel-a-week,
." North of F'ifty-three," by Bertrand w.
Sinclair. 1t begins Monday, ends Satur-
day.
A big woodsman pounces on young
school teacher who has lost herself in the
forests of British Columbia. He kidnaps
hor. Takes her up North. She hates ev-
lnf |nsaight until he he tells her
g. b |'I8 6Iarts back Hast, but
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

JUNEAU - Edward Krauses
charged with kidnapping Christie,
was convicted today of imperson4
ating a federal officer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14

Are you making preparation to
celebrate Cleanup, Paint-up
Week fittingly? Remember it be-
gins next Monday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-14
VOTE FOR MEN WHO Will zADVANCE TACOMA

one job made a saving OF $780,
600 over the estimated cost. He
is well qualified for either pub
lie works or light and water de-
partment supervision.
Shoemaker is an expert In ac-
counting. He had charge of the
governments accounting system
in all the municipal units Of the
Philippine islands, and is highly
recommended by those who OBJ
served his work there.
Each of the three Is cleaner-cut
and more efficient. Each is capa-
BILE of handling the city's business
more economically and In a more
workmanlike way. None OF the
three would stoop to the peanut
politics which has been the pre-
dominating city hall activity un-
der the present regime.
TACOMA, AFTER A PERIOD
OF PARTIAL STAGNATION
CAUSED BY THE WAR AND
OTHER FORCES FROM WITH
OFT, Is just ON THE VERGE
OF SPLENDID NEW GROWTH
AND ACHIEVEMENT. LET us
put INTO OFFICE FORWARD
LOOKING MEN WHO WILL
HELP THE CITY LIVE up TO
ALL IT'S HIGH HOPES. LET'S
MOVE AHEAD. LET'S LEAVE
THE PRESENT ERA OF CITY
HALL PETTINEsS BEHIND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

HOUGII shows disposition in OF win
!:
the that makes for gayees is mani
though the
the traditions this 0
For weeks the women been wearing hats
Il al the faintest hint OF
light weight we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

good grooming, will be there to be ad-,
mired by hfgh-boru men and women,
also of various nationalities, in the
smartest of spring raiment. for ex-
hibitors and spectators will be mus
tered from the diplomatic corps, the
army and navy sets and the residential
coterie.
ible falling off of social functions as
the I.enten period proceeds to its close.
events Of interest and importance dot
each week and keep the social ma
chInery from running down
A dinner party of some forty guests,
which partook of the nature of A cab
met dinner, was given at Fort Myer.
the army reservation, when the chief
of staff, Gen. Scott who was ad in
terim Secretary of War. and Mrs Scott
entertained the President and Mrs.
Wilson.
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
brought their entertaining to a close for
the immediate present by bringing to-
gether brilliant dinner company. in
honor of the Russian amba ssador and
Nine. Bakhmeteff. departing later in
the week for a little jaunt to Boston
They Will ia he no active part in the
social activities of the capital until af-
ter Easter ushers in the spring or lit
tie season. as il is sometimes called.
\ cabinet dinner Tuesday, when the
Mrs. Wilson will be the Secretary of
the Interior and Mrs. Lane, and several
dinners in compliment to the popular
Secretary of State and Mrs. Lansing
to be ushered in by that of Represen-
tative Mckinley in their honor Tues
day evening. will keep the social pace
from Tagging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Southern Recital.

A number of social parties are being
formed in the cabinet congressional
and army and navy circles for attend
ance at the southern recital to be given
by Miss Louise Alice Williams of Geor-
gia at Rauscher's Saturday evening,
April Is.
Miss Williams. who entertained the
guests of Gen. and Mrs. George Barnett
IN an after-dlnner recital recently and
those at Mrs. Clarks reception last
week, has obtained country wide promi
nence in hes stories and songs of the
fast passing character of the old south
ern darby. Miss Williams will he as
sisted by Miss Edythe Marmion Bro
sius, harpist, and Mrs Lenore Byrnes
Fuller. soprano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Diplomatic Corps.

Continuous but informal entertain
ing has marked the last week of the
residence IN Washington Of the retir-
ing Chilean amba ssador and Sonora de
Suarez -Mujica. and It rs with reluc-
tance that their friends bid them fare
well within the next day or two. They
Will go to New York tomorrow pre-
paratory to sailing the first of the
week for their home IN Chile. Senior
Don Enrique Cuevas, counselor of the
penbassy. will be in charge of affairs
until successor for Senior SuareZ-
Mujics arrives
The Italian ambassador and Countess
Maccbi di CeIlere will spend some
time at the Virginia Hot Springs.
Mr.. Joseph Loris-Melikoff. first sec
retarS of the~Russian embassy, return
ed last evening after spending some
days in New York.
The minister of China returned last
evening from weeks visit in New
York. He was joined there by several
attaches of the legation. during his
him Mr. Koo Will again leave Wash
ington the last of this week. and will
deliver an address before the Lawyers
club of Buffalo, y. Y, Saturday, at
their annual banquet.
Mr. KCliang Yih. second Chinese sec
Rotary. was host at stag tea party
last Tuesday afternoon. at his new
bachelor home on II street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Army and Navy League Ball.

The President and Mrs. Wilson have
sisnihed their intention to be present
the ball To be given AT the navy yard
Foster Monday night, April "a, for the
heHeht Of the Womens Army and Navy
league. This society not only looks after
iue welfare Of the enlisted men. but have
recently decided to take up the care of
the families Of the men during emergen-
cies. The women in charge OF the vari-
Gus committees for the ball are: Mrs
Alexander Sharp. chairman Of arrange
ment; Mrs Silas Casey, in charge Of
Invitations and tickets: Mrs. Theodore
Baldwin. in charge of the patronesses
Mrs. Edward J. Dorm. chairman OF the
advancement committee: Capt Arthu.
Willard. chairman of the floor commit, ee /;
Mrs. Stimson Brown. who has charge Of
the supper and refreshments: Mrs A.
Howard Clark. chairman OF the press
committee, and Mrs. John Walker Hol-
eombe. treasurer for the ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

shortly for the Pacific coast, was given
by Mr. and Mrs l. n. Oppenheimer at
their residence, 764 Newton street
northwest, last Saturday evening.
Those present were DR.. and Mrs, Day.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. H. Robb, Mr. and Mrs.
w. 3. Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. d. Mac
tayne. Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Martin,
Mrs Talbot. Miss Hazel Talbot. f. Hoff-
man. Miss Cecilia Lynch. Miss Eliza
beth Corcora.n, Mrs. S. Lyons. DR.. Will
liam Stanton. George Baker. DIR. Leo
F. Milligan, Dr. Charles Dugan. Samuel
WLkerson. DR.. Herbst, DR.. Liebel and
DR.. G. V. Brown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

Sweet charity" which like the poor
i'm whose behalf il is evoked is always
with US. is the cloak if not the actual
incentive for much of the fun and
t'oi;c. and society amuses itself to the
rop OF its bent and those less fortu-
Hately placed profit thereby
The week jus; passed was brought to
a rousing finish by society circus
where youths and maids, benedicts and
Inatrons did their best to amuse their
friends by following in fact and fancy
the feats and antics of the professional
entertainers of the big shows.
1t was not a three-ringed circus. but
il was three-ply and eighteen carat in
the fun evoked, and the canvas never
sheltered an audience more determined
to he amused nor a group of actors
more DESTROYS of carrying out that in
tenticu.
The Riding and Hunt Club, the scene
of the eayest event of the past week.
again will he the rendezvous for all
the sport-loving element in the social
world. as well as of those who follow
in their wake because il is fashionab bic
just now TO be interested in sports
The magnet to attract, the coming
week viii he the dog show, which
wear Icy year becomes more preten-
tious and more Interesting event in
Washington, growing annually not
s-niy IN size but in dignity and I'M
toYtauce.
~li.h born CANNES of various ma
Hcnaiities. in the pink of condition and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Cabinet Families.

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Lam
sing have arranged their social pro-
gram between now and Easter as judi
ciousiy as possible, taking the neces-
sarily more quiet season for a much
needed rest. Their calendar, however,
would still be busy one for most folk.
They will dine with Representative
William B. Mckinley Tuesday evening
and with Senator and Mrs. Lippitt
Thursday evening. The Chinese minis
ter and Mrs. koo will entertain the
Secretary and Mrs. Lansing the evening
of Monday. April "a. and April rs they
will themselves have guests at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Hamlin have
sent out cards for a dinner party in
honor of the Secretary and Mrs. Lam
sing for the evening of May 9.
Word comes from Buenos Aires of
the gay time being enjoyed there by
the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
McAdoo. for whom the whole city
seems to be in gala attire. They ex-i
pect to remain there until the end OF
this week, when they will begin an in
teresting series of visits which will
carry them across the Andes and to
many delightful places. They Will re-
turn here with the company which ac-
companied them between May 10 and
Is.
The Secretary Of War and Mrs Baker.
are still on the lookout for a suburban
home. and it is probable Mrs Baker
will not return here until one is found.
or about the LIST of June. In the mean
time the Secretary will continue to
make visits to his family in Cleveland
whenever opportunity affords
The Secretary of the Navy left Wash
ington Friday evening for Raleigh.
y. c.. to join Mrs. Daniels, who has
been there for some days They will
return here together Tuesday morn
ing.
The Secretary of Interior and Mrs
Lane will entertain at the last cabinet
dinner of the season Tuesday evening.
having small company to meet the
President and Mrs. wilson
The Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs.
Houston have as guests Mr.. and Mrs
Rowland Boyden and Miss Whitney of
Boston. They arrived here THURSDAY
and viii remain over the week end
Mrs. Houston has been kept busy with
her guests in an informal way, making
deHghtful motor runs with them to
points of interest and having a few
friends to meet them. She will take
her family of small children to their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

be, be the silent though
baly
shine herself and sulk follow
example and the quickenng
act
frocs in QUITO thew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

The Italian ambassador and Countess
Macchi di CeIlere will spend some
time at the Virginia Hot Springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Social Notes.

Mrs. Norman James of Baltimore who
was Miss Isabel Hagner, made a visit to
Washington during the week
Mrs. Russell Harrison has gone to Nor
folk to visit her daughter, Mrs Harry
Williams, jr.
Mrs. John Buchanan is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wharton Lester.
Mr.. Henry Rochester, son of the late
Gen. Rochester and brother of Mrs.
Charles W. Fenton. is visiting in Wash
ington. but expects to leave soonsto spend
the summer in, the Catskills.
Miss Charlotte Harding, daughter of
Bishop Harding. has gone to Williams
town to visit her brother, Mr. Alfred
Harding, jr.
Miss Douglas has returned from "a visit
in New York and is at the bishops house
at the Cathedral Close.
A farewell dance in honor of Dr. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Benefit Card Party.

A card party for the benefit of the
Day Nursery and Dispensary Associa-
ton is to be held in the gymnasium of
the Army and Navy Preparatory School
next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Parties for Brides-to-Be.

Miss Calderon will entertain at a tea
On April 90 in honor of Miss Hanna Tay-
lor who will be married to Mr. Charles
Clay Bayly on May s.
Mrs. Joseph. Colquitt will give a lunch
con on the same day in compliment to
Miss Taylor and Miss May Power. who
will be married to Lieut.. William Tup-
per Lightle. T. S. N, on May ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Luncheon for Her Nieces.

Miss Carrie +. Rogers of l341 Euclid
street entertained at d luncheon Friday
at the New Willard, in honor of her
nieces. Mrs. Charles H Smith of Brew
ster. y. Y. and Mrs. Ella r. Lace of
Los Angeles, Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

summer home at Woods Hole, Mass.
quite early in the season.
Mrs. Redfield left Washington yester-
day for Brooklyn. n. Y. where she will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

spend a week or two In visiting friends
and relatives. Secretary Redfield is
making a business visit to the south. e.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-08
SUNDAY.

With armies of the Teutonlc allies
advancing toward it from the west and
the southwest, Bucharest, the capita
Of Rumania, apparently is in peril.
Field Marshal Won Mack2nsen'S
troops have crossed the Danube from
Bulgarian territory to zimnitza and
are in touch near Alexandria, forty
seven miles southwest Of Buchares'
with the forces OF General Won Fal
kenhayn's army from Craiova. Al
along the front on the Wallachlan
plains east Of the Alt river the Ru
manians are in flight, burning town
behind them. says Berlin.
The French. front also is eXperl2nc
ing another spell Of inclement wea'h
er, and except for small attacks a
various points, little activity has beer
disp aged ~ either side.
There has been considerable art!l
ely fighting along the eastern from
at various places from the Riga re
gion to the Carpathians, with the Ger
mans the aggressors, and also on TIT
Austro-Itaiian front with the Austrian:
on the initiative.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-08
TUESDAY,.

Capture of Giugin, thirty-seven mile
rom Bucharest is reported by Berlin
Bulgarian troops have effected thre'
more crossings Of the Danube, all be
hind the Austro-German front.
Two Zeppelins that participated +
IN air raid on Britain were brought
down in flames, their crews perishing
An airplane made daylight raid. A
woman was killed and sixteen Other
persons injured by the raiders bombs
Interest attaches to the artillery &C
tivity that continues in the Ypres, Ar
ras and Armentieres districts, toward
the northern end of the Franco Bel
gian front. Heavy German shellins
of the line north of Ypres Is recorded
Reports from Berlin declare indica
lions are accommodating that an attack
by the entente at some new poin
along the German lines on the westerr
front was in contemplation.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-12-08
MONDAY.

The rapid Teutcnic advance south
east of Craiova, which turned tn
flank of the Rumanian position on tn
AIT river as did the Danube cross1n
has resulted in the Rumanian aba'
donment Of this line, Bucharest an
nounces. A Rumanian retirement
little to the east of the Topolog rye
a tributary Of the Alt on the east, is
also reported. This retreat apparent
ly places the important town of Rim
mix, on the railroad from Craiova t.
Hermannstadt, in General Won Fal
kenhayn's hands.
London, in it's report on operation
along the Franco-Belgian front, /"
nores the Somme and the Ancre re
gions, mentioning only artillery actiV
ity in the neighborhood of La Basse
north of Arras. Berlin tells of TIL
failure of a French attack in st. Pier
re-Vaast wood.