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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
VAST AREA OF TEXAS.
Some Of tho Magnificent Distances In
the Lone Star State.


the Lone Star State.
Those who live In the east and north
have little or no conception Of the mag
nifcence Of distances In Texas. Here
are Just few figures that will help to
illustrate the vastness of area of the
Lone Star State.
The distance from Houston to FL
Paso by the nearest rail route is s33
miles. which Is only ia miles less than
the distance from New York to Chi.
cago, DAT miles.
1t is $40 miles by rail from San Anto-
MO to Ell Paso. This is ia miles
greater than the distance from Chicago
TO Pittsburgh.
The distance from Echo, Tex, the
most eastern point on a direct railroad
route, to Ell Paso, is 944 miles, or three
miles less than the distance from New
York to Chicago.
The distance from Brownsville, Tex,
on the gulf coast, the easternmost
point on the Texas-Mexican border, to
Ell Paso, the western terminus of the
border, is more than 1000 miles. This
Is greater than the distance from Now
York city to Tampa, Fla. or to Spring
field, Ill. 1t is greater than the dis
lance from New York to st. Louis by
40 miles.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
Hold Shipping Bill.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Speaker Clark
citing many presidents, Yesterday ruled
down an attempt OF Representative
Green of Massachusetts to send the ad-
ship bill back to the mer.
chant marine committee instead OF keep
ing il on the speakers table for action
when the Democrats get a quorum. The
bill is awaiting House acceptance Of sen
ate amendments and Representative
Green seeks to block its passage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
SCROFULA AND ALL
HUMORS GIVE WAY

There are many things learned from
experience and observation that the older
generation should impress upon the
younger. Among them is the fact that
scrofula and other humors are most sue.
ee-sfully treated with Hoods Sarsapa
nlla. This great medicine is peculiar
combination of remarkably effective
blood purifying and health giving roots,
harks and herbs, and has been tested for
40 years. Get it to.day.-Adv,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
MILLIONS VANISH.
Chicago Recluse Said to Have Lost Great
Fortune.

Chicago, Aug. 26.--Edward w. Nor
rison, the s0-year old reclues, whose van
ished millions are subject OF nvesti-
cation before Judge Lands in the Unit
ed States district court was declared yes
terday to have lost property valued at
S5,000,000 to a coteric of strange charac-
tiers within the last 20 years.
Search of the refuses quaint old two
story home in which it was thought he
had concealed vast sums of money re-
yealed Sll,73 in cash and a bunch OF old
papers, cancelled checks and notes. Tn.
der the terms OF the will left by Morri-
sons father, James NJ. Morrison, the en-
tire estate would 90 to the city OF Chi
cago if the son died childless.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
ARMY BILL AGAIN
GOES TO PRESIDENT
Revised Articles of War Approved by
Secretary Baker Included-Hay
Makes No Fight.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The army ap-
preparation bill vetoed by President Will
son because of provisions in its revision
of the articles of war was accepted by
the House yesterday with a revision APP.
proved by the war department, and now
goes again to the president for his sig
nature. Chairman Hay of the military
committee, author of the provision which
drew the veto. made no fight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
TO RATIFY TREATY.
Senate Likely to Act Despite the Danish
Rejection.

Washington, Aug. Rejection by
the Danish upper house of Parliament OF
the proposal to sell the Danish West In
dies to the United States will not delay
efforts here to ratify as soon as possible
the treaty providing for the purchase OF
the islands.
Announcement to this effect was made
Thursday night by Senator Stone. chair
man OF the Senate foreign relations com
mittee. A meeting of the committee was
called yesterday to further consider the
proposed treaty
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT READY
Chief Executive Officers in Kansas for
the Opening Day

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Chief ex-
ecutive officers OF the Grand Army of
the Republic arrived in Kansas City yes
terday for the annual encampment of
the veterans organizations, which opened
to-day. Members of the local commit
tee said yesterday the encampment
would be attended by more than 10000
persons.
Decorators were busy putting up flags
and bunting in honor of the old soldiers
and reviewing stands along the route of
the annual parade were being built.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
COTTON ADANCES
ABOUT 81 PER BALE
lump Result of Most Active and Excited
Trading Since Outbreak of
European War.

New York, Aug. 26,-On the most ac-
tive and excited trading since the out
break of the European war, the cotton
market yesterday recorded an advance of
approximately 81 bale. Apprehensions
OF a deprecitated crop appeared to in
crease because of the continued drought
in the southwest and private reports in
dicated severe deterioration of the prod
uct along the Eastern gulf section. A
substantial advance in Liverpool, owing
to fears abroad OF bullish crop report
from Washington next week, caused an
initial jump of about $3.50 per bale in
this market
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
YEARS EXPORTS SASH, 900
Shipments of s44e,ooo,ooo in July New
Record for That Month.

Washington. Aug. 26.-Exports during
July totalled s446,000, 000-a record for
July. although the figures are $4,000
600 below the June exports. Imports
were Sls3. 100000. a falling off of $685.
100000, compared with June
Exports for the wear ending with July
totalled s4.5ll 100000, compared with
s2,ss3. 100000 the preceding year, the
bureau OF foreign and domestic commerce
announced
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
CARAVANS ENJOYS COMING
Members of Joint Commission Receiv,
Instructions.

Mexico City, Aug. 26.-The Mexican
members of the Mexican American com
mission that viii discuss controversies
between the two nations received theiI
final instructions from Gen. Carranzs
yesterday and will start for the United
States to-day
Special Agent Rodgers.has informed
Foreign Secretary Aguilar that the first
preliminary meeting OF the Joint com
mission will be held at the Hotel Bit
more in New York on Sept 4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
COLONEL HARVEY FOR HUGHES.
The Original Wilson Man Turns His Back
on the President.

New York, Aug. 26.-Colonel George
Harvey, the original Wilson man and for
years friend Of the president, is for
the election of Charles L. Hughes. An
announcement of this is expected from
the editor when he returns from his va
cation in Canada. To his friends Mr.
Harvey has expressed his desire to see
the Republican candidate victorious. 1t
was said Thursday that he would head a
committee of prominent Democrats anx-
ious to help Hughes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
PAT MORAN, MANAGER
Philadelphia National League Champions. Praises
ALIENS F00T-EASE
Training Camp. ST. Petersburg. Fla.
MAJ

Training Jamn, s., Petersburg. Fla,
Mar. 2. 1915.
Mr.. Allen s. Olmsted Leroy. y. Y:
Dear Sir--Your packages Of Aliens Foot
Ease received. and Il did not take my bows
long 10 take them all away. All speak fine for
Foot-Ease and you may refer TO my club II
you care 70. Thanking you very kindly Very
truly yours. PAT MORAN. Manager Philadei-
phia National LeAEue Ball Cluh" Shaken into
tire shces and used in the foot-hath Aliens
Fuot-Ease removes the aches and soreness that
come 70 the fe-f with spring days and activity
sold By drug and department. stores every
- h--a-Adw
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
FEARS FOR GREAT BEAR
Millionaire's Power Boat Is Week Over.
due at Nome.

Nome, Alaska. Aug. 26.-Continued
anxiety is shown here over the non-ar-
rival of the power schooner Great Bear,
bearing John Barden. the Chicago mil
lionaire sportsman and his party, now a
week overdue.
A storm has been raging over this sec
ton OF Behring sea more than week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
MARSHALL NOTIFIED SEPT. IA.
vice-President Will Begin Speaking En-,
gagements in Kentucky Sept. Q.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Viee- President
Marshall will be notified formally of his
denomination Sept at indianapolis, and
will begin his speaking engagements
Sept. ., at Winchester, Ky. The vice
president yesterday discussed campaign
plans with President Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

Al Philadelphia-tlst game Cleveland
10, Philadelphia o. ed gamel Cleveland
10, Philadelphia 2.
At Observation-Disclosures 3, Chi.
cago ?.
At New York-St. Louis 8, New York
..
At Boston-Detroit 2, Bostoa |.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
DO YOU KNOW THAT

One million, two hundred thous-
and Americans die each year, it is
estimated?
Heart disease, pneumonia and
tuberculosis cause more than 30
per cent OF deaths?
Sickness lowers earning capac-
ity'
The L. s. public health service
is the nations first line OF defense
against disease
Disease is the nations greatest
burden?
Sunlight and sanitation, not
silks and satins, make better ba
biesf
Low wages favor high disease
ratesf
A female fly lays an average of
100 eggs at time!
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
% HURT IN REAR-END CRASH
Trolley Cars in Collision Near Spring
field. Mass.

Springfield. Mass. Aug. 26.-Twenty-
three persons were injured in a rear-end
trolley collision on the Bircham BEND
line in Indian Orchard early yesterday.
The most seriously injured were taken
20 Ludlow hospital
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
At the Home Plate,

The Catcher-And how do you like
married life, Jerry? Shortstop newly
wed)-well, Jake, she's just like an
umpire She never thinks I'm safe
when I'm out.-Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

Al st. Louis-St. Louis 0. Philadel.
phia s.
At Chicago-Boston |, Chicago o.
At Cincinnati-Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati
2.
At Pittsburg-New York g. Pittsburg
2 ul inningsl.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26

Encouragement after censure Is az
the sun after a shower.-Goethe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-26

A delicious combination Of ginger aromatios
and French brandy for the relief Of cramps,
pains, colds, chills weakness, nervousness and
insomnia Look for the Owl Trade Marx on
the wrapper, lest you get cheap worthless or
dangerous substitute. Forty years the standard
OF purity, favor and strength. Sold by all
druggists and grocers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15
WOULD PUT BAN
ON FOLK COMING
WITHOUT FUNDS
Chamber Secretary Says Mail
is Full of Letters From Seek
ers After 81 Dorado

Continual advertising Of the Hawaii
an islands through steamship agencies
and publicity organizations is resulting
In hundreds Of letters being sent TO
Governor Pinkham, the Chamber OF
Commerce and the Promotion Commit
tee. IF.
We have been fairly deluged with
letters from the mainland, says Sec
rotary Raymond c. Brown of the
Chamber of Commerce. from persons
who wish to come over TO the islands.
While some of these people have
money TO come on and to establish
a business, many Of them are inclined
TO look upon the islands as a sort Of
Ell Dorado where wealth will open UP
TO them as soon as they reach here.
TO all the people who write ask
ing for information have written urg.
ing them not to make the venture un.
less they have means to take them
back IL they do not like II here, or to
furnish them with a living until they
have become established. We do not
have large public lands here for set
tiers and positions are largely filed.
Brown Urges Caution.
\ have been Tree 10 say, continues
Mr. Brodn, that we like to have peo-
pie come, and that we want to build
up our islands with stable American
citizenship, but have told them II
they are leaving sure thing in their
own town, and coming here simply TO
find an opening without any resources
of their own they may find difficulty.
Governor Pinkham has taken the
same question up with the Chamber
of Commerce, and urged that a pub
licity move be taken by the Promo
ton Committee so as TO advise only
certain people to come.
Secretary Brown does not feel that
the Promotion Committee can do this,
however Obviously, he says, where
an organization is formed for boost
ing only, it cannot put into its litera-
ture requests for persons to stay away
Ii must extend an open welcome to all
However" he says. Il it very IL
tai subject and one which should some
how be brought to the attention OF the
people on the mainland.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15

All Scouts are invited to partake OF
BEAN FEAST, at the Skating Rink,
Fort street, above Beretania, at s
o'clock Saturday night, January 10,
1916. The Local Council, Scoutmas,
tiers and Assistants and all Scout off.
Gals are invited There will be room
and BEANS for all, besides. roaring
Camp Fire. at which the program of
the coming Rally will be read and the
work allotted. 1t will be fatal for you
to miss this. The beans will be
cooked by Pedro Buengusto (nom de
plume) in a style peculiar to the in.
habitants of the Rio Grande All
please come in uniform and carry pen.
Gil and paper.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, B. S. A.,
tSigned) H. s. HAYWARD,
6369-3t Deputy Commissioner
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15
JACK JOHNSON WANTS
TO RETURN TO U. S,

CHICAGO, IlL-Jack Johnson, the
negro pugilist, who fled to Europe
after being convicted of violating the
Mann Act, and who thereby forfeited
bond of $4,000, wants to come back,
according to a letter received from
him by Charles F. Clyne, United
States district attorney here. John
son requested that the case be sset-
tied"
Mr.. Clyne mailed reply saying that
the law must take its course. Most
OF the bond has been collected.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15
Mrs. A. Lewis. Mrs. Griffths.

Mrs A. Lewis. Mrs. Griffiths.
Decoration committee Mrs. T. j.
King. Mrs. c. c. Won Hamrn. Miss B.
Young
Directors-Miss Bertha Young. Mrs.
F. Z. Blake, Mrs. T. j. King, Mrs. J.
J. Garden. Mrs F. Lifdeman. Mrs. H.
H. Webb. Mrs. nj. r. Prosser, Mrs. j.
w Jones, Mrs F KIebahn. Mrs.
Stokes. Mrs Emory, Mrs. f. Benner,
Mrs. James Bicknell, Mrs c. ] Nc
Carthy, Mrs. Arthur Smith. Mrs. L.
Blackman, Mrs. booking, Mrs. c.
Crane. Madame Arita. Mrs. G. F. Bush,
Airs. A. p. Taylor. Mrs. Z. Dekum.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15

Systematic mountain climbing as a
sport began in 1914, when Sir Alfred
Wills assembled the Wetterhorn
British authorities are discussing
the possibility of rubber tires for
street cars
The Philippine Islands produce
nearly 100000 gallons of alcohol
yearly.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15
OUTDOOR CIRCLE
HOLDS ANNUAL
LUNCHEON TODAY

CONTINUED from page ri,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-01-15

Executive committee Mrs. F. ].
Lowrey. Mrs. L. A. Thurston, Mrs.
w. L.rMoore,- Mrs A. " Campbell
Mrs. r. o., AIatheson, Mrs. VIC. Ash
ford. Mrs. "A. E. Murphy. executive
tfticer.
: Stunt eommittee-AIrs. a. Gignoux,
The evening world., 1916-07-25
LINSINCEN FORCED TO GIVE UP
Line OF TRENCHES, ,BERLINADMITS
Weak Attacks South of Riga Reported-Petro-
grad Claims Gains on Eastern Front
and in Armenia

BERLlN. July 2S (via London).--
Russian troops succeeded In psns-
trating tho German frst limo on a
small part OF tho front defended by
Tie troops under command OF Gen.
Won Linsingen. according 20 the ON.
ciai statement Issued to-day BY tho
German Army Headquarters stan.
Tho text OF tho German official state
ment dealing with tho eastern front
says;
Attacks by weak Russian de-
tachments southeast Of Riga and
by russian patrols on tho Dvina
were repulsed.
Army group Of Gen. Won Linsen-
Ecn: Enemy attacks on the front
south OF stonowka and on tho
front south OF Berestechk sue
ceeded over . small front In pene-
trating our nrst line Of defense.
west OF Burkanow a Russian
aeroplane was shot down In an
aerial Night"
PETROGRAD. July rs (via Lon.
dom. Russian detachmonts
already have reached pos ,ons about
ten milos from tho Turkish fortified
town OF Erxingan. In Armenia, says
Jays Russian ofi,c atement.
Further advance OF Gen. Sakha roff' q
Russian forces was announced to-
day. The Russian commando re.
ported his troops had penetrated
enemy cntsnsisments on the River
Sloncvke,
BERLIN, July aS--(Ry wireless "a
Sayvilie)-Teutonic troops on the
southern volhynian front have mad,
a successful stand against Russian
attacks In the Bcrestoohk sector. clos,
to the Gaiician border. says an Off
cial statement issued by the Vienn,
War Office under date OF July .,
The statement follows:
Russian front: The situation 4
unchanged. Russian attacks on tn,
heights north OF the Prisiop Saddle
behind I.ubaczowka (lo miles north
west OF Bcrestechk) were repuised.
(Regarding the fighting IN
southern Nolhyna yesterdays
German official report said:
Northwest OF Borestschk strong
| attacks by the Russians were
| completely repulsed."
In East Galicia. the approach q
Russian detachments was Illustrate
by our artillery. North OF the Dnies
ter Austro- Hungarian troops carrie
out successful nocturnal surprise a,
tacks.
italian front: All attacks by IL
enemy have been repulsed.
Our naval AIR squadrons bom
barded military establishments at IA
Giorgio. pinogara, Gorge and Nor
falcone. causing fires to break on
our aeroplanes returned unchanged
The evening world., 1916-07-25
I'm NAMElESS,' SAYS GIRL
HELD IN WATERFOWL.
Aphasia Victim, Believed to Be
From Newark, Gives Herself
Up to Police.
lspeclal To The Evening World J


WATERFOWL. N. Y, July .5,--
With her mind blank as to her iden-
tity. a beautiful young woman about
twenty Ave years old is being cared
FOR here by the police.
Il am nameless," Is the only answer
she will make to inquiries. From her
remarks and marks on her clothing II
Is concluded she came from Newark,
NJ. She gave herself up to a polico-
man last night and to-day in under
medical care. II Ia believed sne Is
suffering from aphasia.
The young woman wore a white hat
stripped brown coat lined with green
silk and n blue gown She In 8 feet
inches In height and weighs ebout II.
pounds. Her face and arms are
tanned and her black hair has been
cut close to the head.
She admits living In rich family
with two children and that she left a
note saying she was leaving. WnSr
asked II she lived In Newark she asked
"Is that In Norris County"
The evening world., 1916-07-25

children are neither allowed 20 sntss
nor leave the place
The follo~ins New York PLACES.
in addition 20 demanding health cen.
uhcsies. Will hold children undss
quarantine after arrival Tor tho pc
riods speclnedl
Highland "a wseks), West Hyach a
weeks). Highland Fails. katonah,
Hiilsdale. bedford Hills tso days),
Nalhalla. Hawthorne. Plessantvills,
Tappan. OrsngeburEh. Blsuvelt and
He'd Hook q weeks). EAston, Pa, ts
In the twsnty-day cIsss.
Tho Iscka~snna reported that
children under sixteen who come
from Infected districts are barred
from kingsland, Lyndhurst, Boontoa,
Mountain Lakes. Newton. Bernards-
Vile and Dover, ~. j.! scranton and
wilkes-Darrs. Pa. require health GER
tincates.
The Pennsylvania reported that
Long Branch has soma restrictions,
that Floral Park has estA blished N
two weeks quarantine for all arrivals
and that children arc barred from
ercursions 20 LonE Beach and Kings
Park
The evening world., 1916-07-25
COL. CONIEY NOW SEEKS
ANOTHER EXAMINATION
Wants to Be Reinstated in Com
mand Of the Sixty-Ninth II
Found Physically Fit.

Col. Louis d. Conley. formerly COM
mander OF the Sixty ninth New York
Infantry. to-day made application to
Col. Simpson. Adjutant- General Of
the Department Of the East. at Gov
ernor's Island. for another physical
examination. Tho Colonel asks to
be reinstated In his command II he
is found At.
The application was forwarded to
the War Department at Washington
without comment from Major Gen.
Leonard Wood or other ofYicers.
Gen. Wood. who returned nom
Pisttsburg to-day. said It did not
seem probable that the surgeons had
made an error In the frst examina-
tion of Col. Conley. and that, as their
report was sustained by the Secretary
OF War. he could foresee no change
In the decision mastering out the
OfflCer.
The evening world., 1916-07-25

the night Of July - tho enemy
made violent attacks on tho
trenches which we had gained
near Sas,ra and Zcbio The For
tietl Battalion OF ~ Fur. senth
Bersaglieri Regiment not only
drove them out each time
with heavy loss, but as the
result OF brilliant bayonet
attack gained possession of An
other long cntrenchmcnt We took
some prisoners and one machine
gun.
Further north our Alpine
troops removed their efforts
against the steep rock barrier
rising to more than 1000 yards
between the peaks OF Monte
Chiesa and Monte Campigoletto.
Under heavy fire from the enemy's
machine guns they crossed three
lines OF wire and succeeded In
establishing themselves Just be
low the crest,
I'm the Fassa region. nothwith-
standing bad weather. we extend
ed our occupation to the cers-
The evening world., 1916-07-25
EMPIRE CITY RESULTS.

FIRST RAcE-For two. year olds
selling. with $500 added; fNc and a
ins). to Z, 9 10 and out, first
Daddy Lonsisss, II, Mocshcyl. . to
Marie ia (Teplinl II to -, TO 20
and out. third Time--l,Oo. stalwart
Van and Moonigh,er also ran,
olds and upward seliins; with $500
added; one mlle.-Ninety Simplex, iio
(Shniinp, II TO 10. ! to s and out
first; Royal Meteor, ilS u.Sk0. 2 tc
/, o 20 10 and I to 6. second; Maifou
i02 BalO. . to 2. even and Q to g.
third Time--i&t Colonel Holloway
Gsins borough. Monmouth. Woodfair
and Mary Estelle also ran.
The evening world., 1916-07-25
GERMANS fight FOR POZIERES.
Gen. HAIG REPORTS TO LONDON
Heavily Reinforced in Artillery and Infantry
He Says, but Are Unable to Reach
the British Trenches

The wide stree, which stretches out
In the towns suburb. To Join the Ia
paumc highway was No Man's Land.
IL was swept by n rain OF machine
gun bullets from both sides. Now and
then the deluss stopped momsntariiy.
~ forces from one side or tho other
charged. Thsn u MAS bayone, to bay
onst.
A. last reports II seemed that tho
Australians-tested In tho blazing
heat OF Gal.ipoil.-we slowly but
surely wrsstinG an advantage.
None the less desperate are the
struggles for supremacy In tho two
sparse forests at Deivills and High
Woods. Tho forests themselves are
gone. OF tho ieafy foliage nothing
remains. shot and shell ana hand
srenades have stripped the Trees into
Gaunt fire biackened poles. or laid
them low on tho ground In tncxtrtca-
bic confusion. Behind these barriers
u logs the Germans and British fight
despsrstAly.
There was no dim!nution In the
artillery fire which Con. Hais has
nov been pouring ceasclessly Into
the German lines since Friday. On
tho other hand. the Germans pound
cd away with explosive shells. gas
shells. shrapnol and machine gunfire.
A. one time yesterday the British
held ono 1ido Of tho main street OF
Posiores and the Germans the other.
There was . curtain Of fire. kept up
by tho guns In front OF each force.
Then tho australians took the other
aide OF the street and went after the
rest Of the village.
England was looking for more fav-
orabls reports to-day on progress
OF tho Russians. Private dispatches
from Potrograd during the last few
days have detailed Den. kuropa,k,n's
gigantic smash at Won Hindsnburg' 3
line from Riga south--a smash
which u 80 reported crumpled tho
Teutonio line and carried tho Rus.
| SLAMS twelve miles beyond.
Tho Russian Government has al
ways beon very conservative In an
nouncing progress OF Its troops. Of
| tentimes Withholding all tnforma ion
for u week. % that confirmation OF
| the details OF these army movements
is not ofYlcially obtainAble. Admis.
sions OF Austrian retirement have
been made In Vienna statsmsnts>