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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17
A PATHETIC REQUEST.


X Amsterdam, Feb. 17.-"If it
X is necessary to commit suicide,
X please drown or hang yourself"
x Thus reads a placard issued by
X the burgomaster of Boitesford,
X a small village near Brussels.
X The German military authorities
4 recently fined the village $3.50
X because citizen so far forgot
x himself as to suicide by shoot
X ing, The Belgians are forbid
X den to have firearms. The
x burgomaster paid the fine but
X to save the town treasury he
X appealed to the villagers to die,
4 if die they must, sans bullets.
X X X X X K X x X X 4; x X x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17
Every Salem Home Can have
a Piano. Saturday is the Last
Day Chickering's, Deckers,
KmbaIls, Smith & Barnes.
All that are not sold by next
Saturday night will be shipped
back.
back.

Many have purchased, and if the
people only knew for how little a good
piano could be purchased and on such
easy terms, all would be sold in a few
hours When you can purchase a 1915
piano for 5000, on $500 per month
payments, or a 1925 piano for $l65, it
is surely piano buying time.
See the $3.50 Kimball Player Piano,
the instrument that received the Gold
Medal at San Francisco and the fin
est player piano ever shipped here, Of.
fered now for $jl5, with $25 worth Of
free music, on very easy terms. See
the beautiful 5000 Player Piano for
1920.
We also have taken in exchange as
part payment for pianos and player
pianos a number of used organs and
pianos, which are priced from $l5 10
$40, and on terms as low as $500 per
month.
Every instrument is guaranteed by
Eilers Music House and the Manufac.
turers
store open Evenings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17

there is a sufficient call for q regular
day, similar to those held last fall, ac-
cOrding to the report of the agricul-
tural department.
On account of the several social and
educational events in the city last
evening, the Commercial club with its
membership of 500 was not largely rep
resented at the meeting.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17

X X X X X X X X p p X X X X \:
x BORN x
X X X X X X X X X !; X X X X X X
COGSWELI-To Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ.
Cogswell, 1895 South High street,
Wednesday, February 16, 1916, son,
weight nine pounds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17
3 Snaps

A good modern 7-room house, close
in, on a good corner lot, two streets
paved, if sold this week, will sell for
just one-half what it cost me. For
particulars, don't phone, but call and
see L. Bechtel.
Well improved five-acre tract, close
in, deep, rich black soil; only $500
down; price $500.
Ten Acres
Close in, and as good land as there
is in the state; price $1,000; terms;
adjoining land sold $3.50 to $500 per
acre.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17

4 4 4 x x 4 y 4 = 4 x x 4 4 :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17
3 Z 4 I 4 4 4 / Y 4 4 = 4 Z !

BlITCHELL-JOHNsON - In Hayes
vile, Wednesday, February 16,
1916, at noon, Ellen r. Johnson
and james T. Mitchell Rev. A. A.
Winter Of the United Evangelical
church Of Salem, officiating. Mr..
and Mrs. Mitchell viii make their
home in Hayesville.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17
THE LETTER ARRIVED

Bangor. Cal, Feb. l7-After knocking
about the country for a half century,
a letter written during the Civil war
has just reached L. E. Cole.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17
Ten Acres
Mr.. Homeseeker

Or Investor, look up the above
bargains and be convinced that / only
advertise bargains.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-17

II tie carrier does not give
service notify the office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
Tried Various Kidney
Remedies But Only One
Proved Reliable

1t is with great pleasure that
write these lines Of praise for your
wonderful kidney and bladder rem
edy. I had kidney trouble so bad
I became very much alarmed. I had
tried various kidney remedies !
heard of but without relief. I was
about discouraged of ever being help
ed, when, one day I picked up book
containing testimonials of people who
had been helped and cured Of their
kidney trouble by the use of DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, so 1 decided to
try it and I know I owe my present
good health to the wonderful cura-
tive power of Swamp-Root I sin
cerely hope my words will be the
means Of restoring many other suf-
ferers of kidney and bladder troubles
to good health.
Very truly yours,
B. J. FENSTERMAKER,
1491 Roycroft Ave., Lakewood, Ohio.
Personally appeared before me this
18th day of October, 1915, B. J. Fen
stermaker, who subscribed the above
statement and made oath that the
same is true in substance and in fact.
VIM. J. KLOTZBACH,
Notary Public
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
Sd 42O-27-54
Bemidji, Mimi, April 10, 1916.

Bemidji, Mimi, April 10, 1916.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Health of the City Of Be-
midi, at the office of DR.. Shannon up
to seven o'clock P. M, on Tuesday,
the 25th day of April, for the pur-
pose of removing of garbage and cans
to the dumping ground in accordance
with the provisions of Ordinance No.
76 of the City of Bemidji. Bids must
state price per can for removal from
the different districts as provided in
the ordinance.
BY order of the Board of Health.
DIR. e. A. SHANNON,
Chairman.
I'd 420-427
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
Bemidji, Mimi, April 20, 1916.

Bemidji, Mimi, April 20, 1916.
All property owners and others re-
sponsible, are hereby requested to
rake up and remove from their prem
Uses, all ashes, chips, cans, and other
rubbish, and remove from the alleys,
all rubbish and decomposing sub
stances, to the public dumping
ground, on or before May 9TH, after
which date the Board of Health will
make it's annual inspection.
BY order of the Board of Health.
DIR. E. A. SHANNON,
Chairman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Discovery, which gave me immediate
relief. It is surely an excellent tonic,
does not purge and is not objectionable
to the taste. I was living in England
when I first took the Discovery Have
since been around the world and al
ways carried bottle of Discovery
right with me. I would not be with
out it and am only too pleased to be
able to recommend it."-WALTER H.
DUNsToN, Willow Farm (Wiscoy):
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Thirteen young friends pleasantly
surprised Winfred Knapp at his home
on Bemidji avenue last evening, the
occasion beign his return to Bemidji
after spending the past few months
at Grand Forks. Games furnished
the entertainment. A dainty lunch
was served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
q I~rIr-.*E n "~17*EF I.~etHfa"~f & q 100
Coco Blood
or = Bad?
Germs Expelled From The Body

Twenty-four hours after you start to
take DR.. 'Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, poisonous matter and blood
Impurities begin to leave your body
through the liver, bowels, kidneys. and
skin. 1919. -.
It brings new activity to the liver,
stomach and bowels In a short time,
thus causing sallowness, indigestion
and constipation to disappear.
Good blood means good health: good
health means strong men and women.
full Of vigor and ambition, with minds
alert and muscles ever willing Amy
medicine dealer will supply you with
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
in either liquid or tablet form.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Miss Margaret Gilmer Parshall,
daughter Of Archdeacon and Mrs.
Heman F. Parshall of Cass Lake, and
Donald Grant, .Jr., Of Faribault,
Mimi, will be married this evening
at eight o'clock at St. Peters Epis-
copal church at Cass Lake. Among
the guests from Bemidji will be
Misses Ruth Harding and Agnes
Strand and Oscar Nelson and G. S.
Harding.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

graduate from the Northwestern hos
pital training school at Brainerd, May
p. Frank B. Kellogg, candidate for
United States senator, will deliver
the main address at the commence
ment exercises to be held at the
school May 2. -:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Gust Johnson left for Duluth
Wednesday morning where she will
spend some time visiting. with rela-
EtiVes and friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Pastor of Calvary Baptist church,
New York, cancels 1881 from mem
bership roll of 1890, saying they
were not interested in church.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
XoktA1 10
Dr., Kilm04 d %.
Binghsmto1. y. Z. ,

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Bipghamton, N. Y, for a sample
size bottle. It will convince anyone
You will also receive a booklet OF
valuable information, telling about
the kidneys and bladder. When writ
ing, be sure and mention the Bemidil
Daily Pioneer. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.
ADV.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Charles McFaydep returned to
Kelliher, Mimi, Monday evening af-
ter spending few days visiting as a
guest sof Rev. J. E.. Caldwell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
winona. Minn.-'AbOut five years

ago I had a severe
attack of ptomain
poisoning which
left me in very
bad condition. I
tri ed a gre a t
many '<so-called"
tonics, but felt
no better until
a friend suggested
my trying a bottle
of DR.. Pierce's
Cold en- Medical
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

A "Get-Acquainted" social will be
given in the Swedish Lutheran
church Friday evening. A short pro-
gram will be given. Ice cream, cake
and coffee will be served for 15c. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Adv 2d42S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs. G. Shepherd, who has visited
with friends at St. Cloud and Mime
apolis, is expected to return tonight
to Bemidji from the latter city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Thomas Bailey, who arrived, in Be-
midi several days ago from his home
at Turtle River to meet his grand
daughter, who arrived in Bemidji
last evening from Fergus Falls, re-
turned today to his home. He Wis
tied for a short time as the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William McCuaig.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

President Wilson wires American
Red Cross headquarters he is conf
dent campaign will succeed to enroll
100000 members in New York.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

NOTICE IS HEREBY GWEN
That my wife, Ida Hardy, having left
my bed and board, will no. here
after be responsible for any bills she
may run or any debts she may incur.
Dated April rs, 1915.
HARRY HARDY.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

B. O. Anderson, who has been
guest at the G.. Anderson residence
for the past several days left this
morning for Minneapolis. He will al
so visit at Walker while enroute to
| the cities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Baked beans, Boston brown bread
and pumpkin pie every Saturday at
the Cash Grocery & Home Bakery,
|1O74 Doud avenue Mrs. Belle J.
Brown, proprietor. Telephone 1872.
ADV. 2d42S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

O. Erickson, of the City Drug
Store, who recently underwent an
operation for appendicitis at st. An
thongs hospital, will be removed to
his home tomorrow. He is lmprov-
ing very rapidly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

H. J. Koors returned last evening
to Bemidji after spending a short
time on business matters in cities
south along the M & l. railroad
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

G. Knox returned last evening to
his home at Spur after spending yes
terday in Bemidji on business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

w. E. Gray, who owns a farm on
the shores of Lake Plantaganet, had
his dairy herd tested for tuberculosis
recently. The entire herd was found
free from any disease. The test was
made by DR.. w. X Denison and Del
Burgess.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church was entertain
ed this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs W.. F. Marcum entertained at
two tables of bridge at her home on
Minnesota avenue Tuesday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

The local lodge Of the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows will confer third
degree work on class Friday eve
ming. A large attendance is expect
ed, The Odd Fellows will attend
the Methodist church in body Sun
day to celebreat their annual meet
ing. =. p
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Rev. George Larson returned from
Walker Tuesday morning where he
held services.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

For laundry work, call Nymore
Home Laundry. We collect and de-
liver Phone 222. 4d51
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

For Sale-Five acre lots in N.Y.
more, on easy terms. Tel. 249.
Mathew Larson.-Ady. DAFT
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Miss Lizzie Bergman from Duluth
is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Ben
Laine, and will spend. the summer
here. @'esssa.ssss
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

morning to Bemidji from Kelliher
and Blackjack where she spent yes
terday visiting with friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs. G.. M. Torrance and daughter,
Miss Dorothy, left last evening for
the Twin Cities where they will visit
for a week as the guests of Judge
and Mrs. Ell Torrance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Attend the "Get-Acquainted" So
cial given at the Swedish church
Friday evening.-Adv. 2d42S
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Miss Jennie Tagley left Tuesday
morning for Austin, Mimi, where
she will attend the state Sunday
school convention. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Will the party who took the UNI
brella in the postofice on April "a
kindly leave it at the Pioneer. office.
It was a present from near rela-
tive.-Adv. 2d427
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Farnum Watson, after spending
two days in Bemidji visiting with
friends, left yesterday for Duluth to
accept a position in the postoffice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Martin Moe from FROM accident
ally crushed three fingers in buzz
saw
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

morning to Bemidji from Kelliher
and Blackjack where she spent yes
terday visiting with friends:
For laundry work, call Nymore
Home Laundry. We collect and de-
liver. Phone 222. 4d51
Mrs. G. Shepperd, who has visited
with friends at St. Cloud and Mime
apolis, is expected to return tonight
to Bemidji from the latter city.
H. j. Koors returned last evening
to Bemidji after spending a short
time on business matters in cities
south along the M. & I. railroad.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church was entertain
ed this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
A. A. Warfield on Lake Boulevard:
Attend the "Get-Acquainted" So
cial given at the Swedish church
Friday evening.-Adv. 2d428
Farnum Watson, after spending
two days in Bemidji visiting with
friends, left yesterday for Duluth to
accept position in the postoftice.
Misses Edna and Margaret Ander-
son entertained few of their friends
! last evening at party given in honor
of B. o. Anderson of Minneapolis.
J. D. Hickey of Leonard spent yes
terday in Bemidji visiting as the
guest of his sister, Mrs. G. H. French.
He returned last evening to Leonard.
Yes, kodakers' films developed, any
size 1Oc, prints &c up. Rich Studio,
20 Tenth street.-Adv. 26d513
George Cochran, Jr., returned this
afternoon to his logging camps at
Bena after spending the past several
DAYS as a business visitor in .Bemidji.
Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Thompson and
young son were in Bemidji yesterday
on business matters. They returned
last evening to their home at Black
duck.
The Catholic card party will be
given Wednesday evening instead of
Thursday evening.-Adv. 3d426
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lemieux re-
turned to Laporte yesterday after
spending a few days in Bemidji Wis
iting their daughter, Miss Louise Le-
mieux.
Several students of the Bemidji
high school have arranged for a
Leap Year" dance which will be
given Saturday night in the Odd
Fellows hall.
See E. S. Woodward for painting.
paper hanging, kalsomining, wall
paper, up-to-date patterns. Shop
| 4O2 America Ave. Phone $751;
Adv. 26d429
days on business at Ray, Information
al Falls, Ericksburg and other north
ern points. He will return to Be-
midi Friday.
Mrs. G. E. Riley, who has spent
the past two weeks visiting as the
guest of her parents at st. Cloud is
expected to return tonight to her
home in Bemidji
Will the party who took the UNI
brella in the postoffice on April "a
kindly leave it at the Pioneer. office.
It was present from a near rela-
tive.-Adv. 2d427
Mrs. G.. M. Torrance and daughter,
Miss Dorothy, left last evening for
| the Twin Cities where they will visit
for a week as the guests Of Judge
and Mrs. Ell Torrance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27
About The City

T. j. Welsh left this morning for
Leech Lake on business.
Miss Anna Kruger of Hurley,
Wis.,, is visiting at the Tom Smart
residence
16-inch wood, dry jackpine, $1.75
per cord. Phone 81. Battles.-Adv.
25d51O
j. Banded left last night for ST..
Cloud where he will spend few days
on business.
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The Scandinavian Ladies Aid so
ciety met at the home of Mrs. AJAX
hus Wednesday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Harry Bridgeman returned from
Brainerd Monday morning after
spending a few days there on bust
ness affairs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs. NJ. Downs left this morning
for Jamestown, N. D., where she was
called on account of the illness of
her sister.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Miss Nora Anderson is here visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. H. Torkel-
son. ~ #% n ,sas> - IT,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Read the Pioneer want ads.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs. Simonson and children from
Crookston are here. visiting with her
mother, Mrs. Ole Loe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Miss Ruth Johnson of Bemidji will
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Dan McCulloch left Tuesday morn
ing for the west.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Misses Edna and Margaret Ander-
son entertained a few of their friends
last evening at party given in honor
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Mrs. G. E. Riley, who has spent
the past two weeks visiting as the
guest of her parents at St. Cloud is
expected to return tonight to her
home in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Miss Lillian French left yesterday
afternoon for Leonard where she
will visit as the guest of friends for
a few days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

D. D.. Miller is spending few
days on business at Ray, Information.
al Falls, Ericksburg and other north
ern points. He will return to Be-
midi Friday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

J. D. Hickey of Leonard spent yes
terday in Bemidji visiting as the
guest Of his sister, Mrs. G. H. French.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-27

Max Lacore and Hans Halseth re-
turned today to Bemidji after spend
ing three days visiting friends at
Fort Frances, Canada.
One of these nice days you ought
tc go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
The Ladies Aid society Of the
Methodist Episcopal church held a
business session in the church par
lors yesterday afternoon.
D. Larson, auditor for the Crook
ston Lumber company, after spend
ing some time in Bemidji, returned
last evening to Minneapolis.
Miss Sally Whiting returned this
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-07-29
Story of War; Conditions of Warning
Nauies at End of 7wo Years Conflict
Half Millien to salonika

out the loss of single French trans
port.
Half Millien to Salonika
For the operations IN the near east,
comprising the transport of the expedi-
tiOnarv corps to the Dardanelles, tneir
subsequent removal and finally the
sending of French troops to Salonika,
the French navy has effected the trans
portation of another half million men,
and this with the loss of only one
transport-La Province. How danger
GUS the Mediterranean was during
these operations is indicated by the
heavy losses at the Dardanelles and
the AEGEAN Islands inflicted on war
ships and merchantmen generally.
Still equally significant is the fact
that it was largely the French navy
that took off over 100000 Serbian,
Montenegrin and Albanian troops, tran
sporting them to Patras, for the rail.
way voyage across Greece to Pireaus
and finally again by sea from Pireaus
to Salonika. The great bulk of this
task was performed within few miles
of Austria s submarine and torpedo
boat base in the Gulf of Cattaro without
the loss of a single person.
The French navy has been insured
the safety of of France IS two principal
ports, Bordeaux and Marseilles, where
steady commerce with the entire world
has been rendered possible and with
few losses. The crowning achievement
of this effective protection came, when
no less than six great conveys of Rus
sian troops disembarked at Marseilles
without the loss of single soldier. I'M
of these conveys had to traverse the
Mediterranean within few miles of
the Austrian submarine and torpedo
boat bases in the Adriatic. While Aus
tria and Germany might possibly have
been ignorant Of the passing Of the
first convoy, there is no question but
they knew of the five that followed at
intervals of few days, yet not even
a single one was sunk.
ost Efficient of ALL
France feels, therefore, that if her
navy shows relatively large numerical
increase over those of her allies, due
in part to intensive construction and
small losses, she is entitled to all the
credit for the latter through naval
efficiency that has made it impossible
for the ever present enemy to strike
her.
OF the vital changes that have been
made in the French navy since the
opening of hostilities reference can on
ly be made to one. Previous to the
war, France was popularity supposed to