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Big Things Transpire
on Western Front.

on western tTOnt. yreaA er the
fighting a little more severe and the
situation generally a bit more important
than week ago.
Big things have been transpiring in
this arena of war during the past two
weeks. or since Gen. Haig decided TO
send his infantry forces forward along
the Rivers Aisne and Somme The Ger
mans have retired over nearly fifty square
miIes of territory to the west and south
of apaume-they still are retiring in
certain sections and ii would appear
that the great salient which runs
to the northwest of Bapaume is to be
reduced by German commanders. there
by shortening their line more than
thirty miles.
Though the German retreat is great
event. as viewed from an allied stand
point one of the most significant fea-
lures was the laconic British an
nouncement of fighting to the west of
Bouchavesnes just above the River
Somme.
The British have extended the length
of their front in the western arena and
though this extension may not be
more than d mile or two it never
theiess will be of great importance tc
the French. who still are forced to car
ry the brunt of the fighting over a
greater part of the western line which
stretches from Flanders to Alsace.
There has been sharp fighting a,
Verdun, in the Champagne and in both
Alsace and Lorraine. Everywhere the
movements of the French and British
armies are gaining impetus and it is
believed certain that the present oper.
atious are but the beginning of the
, really great offensive which will be di-
rected at the German forces with cata.
pult swiftness.
The French and British are prepared
for every eventuality on the western
| front IL dispatches are to be believed
The morale of the troops is declared tt
be of supreme character.
In Paris the people as well as Off
cials have given utterance in public
meetings and otherwise to the belize
J that France will be delivered during
| the course of the next few months ant
| that the present German retirement OF
! the Ancre is but the first indication O.
| a general one which Will be forced by
1 the preponderant weight of allied arms.
Though entente commanders probabL
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cause of weather conditions. If the Gers
mans adhere to their tactics of 1915. they
VIII only attempt TO hold their western
front and will again turn their attention
to Russia and the Balkans. In this case
we may see partial retirements such a.
that l have just described, retiremento
which became familiar to the world both
IN the case of the French at Nerdun and
the Germans at the Somme last yean
Such defensive tactics would aim at sella
ing to the allies German positions at .
high cost in casualties. while Germany
was seeking a decision against Russia In
the east or Britain on the sea and By
submarines.
Such tactics. however. are more dan4
gerous than they were two years ago. be-
cause of the enormous expansion oe
French and British artillery and NUM-
tons. Thus in the latter days of the
battle of the Somme there was a mani
fest deterioration in German morale. and
the British are certain that only the un-
eNpectedly early arrival of bad weather
deprived them of a considerable actual
success on this front. An army which 10
steadily pushed back, was the German
last year, even though the rate be exceed-
ingly moderate, begins to disintegratoS
the more rapidly, too, if 1t is outgunneda
New Drive Looked For.
This is the reason why there il .
firm conviction among many allied
generals that the Germans will mako
new drive somewhere along the west
ern front. Gen. Malleterre. an eminent
French soldier and military writer, as.
sured me in Paris that he expected Q
drive against the British. The logic OF
such an attack is plain. Last year the
| French were ready for an offensive and
the British We're not. Therefore the
Germans attacked the French. and al
though they failed in the immediate
objective. they did jam" the allied Of
fensive in the west, and the French
were unable to strike with the force
they would have struck had they not
suffered the terrible losses incident to
the defense of Nerdun. This year 1t is
the British who are prepared to do the
heavy work in the west. and a blow
against them might disarrange the
general scheme of allied strategy and
prevent n decisive thrust this year. Z
have heard British observers forecast o
new attack by the Germans at Ypreo,
tho worst point on the British line and
the scene of two desperate German at
tacks, one in 1914 and the other In
1918. both of which came within an
ace of opening the road to Calais. On
the other hand, there are Frenchmen
who believe the German attack will
come in Lorraine and that the kaiser .
viii make one more effort to enter
Nancy. which just missed seeing him
in the last days of August. 1914. And
a slight advance before Nancy would
enable the Germans to destroy this
beautiful city, which is occasionally
reached now by their heavy artillery. -
In any event it is important to recog-
niZe that there is a general realization
in allied quarters that the Germans
are still strong enough to deal a new
blow if they choose. There is a sus-
picion that this blow will be accom-.
panied by the use of some new engine
of terribleness something comparable
to the poison gas that opened the cam-
paign of 1919.
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Emperor Gusts
Several PrO-Germans.

state that his wife is the power behind
the throne-has ousted several high
officials who have been too pro-German.
This would Indicate that he may see
the handwriting on the wall. Unless
he takes the affairs of his own kingdom
10 heart and seeks to overthrow objec-
tiouable German domination he may
have trouble in perpetuating his own
empire. ON the other hand, the action
OF the emperor In dismissing German
officials and Austrians who are inclin-
ed to heed the dictates of Willhem-
strasse NAV be taken in order to win
over temporarily the desired support
of the Czech element in parliament.
Just what the outcome of Austria's
present dilemma will be is a matter of
I conjecture. but the belief prevails that
konly the most heroic action will sue
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French Win Back OF
Ground at Verdun. q. q.

wood. T e
French delivered several small at
tacks. The Germans. however, as
sumed the initiative in this particular
region. In the vicinity of Caurieres
wood the Germans launched an at
tack and succeeded in taking some
French trenches. The French later in
the week counter attacked and pushed
the Germans out Of the newly occupied
strip.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
French and British are expected to
try to push forward over the greater
part of the western line. the chief op-
erations are not expected to come to
the northwest of Verdun, though the
fighting in this region possibly never
die down, particularly as long as the
crown prince is in command Of German
than military victory to achieve. He
must perpetuate such confidence as the
German people may place in him, II he
ia to rule successfully over the Ger
man empire in the future-more par
ttcularly should Germany lose in the
present struggle.
The entente allies have more to gain
by smashing forward along the north
ern reaches Of the western front. They
have as a goal the complete demoral-
ization of the German lines Of COM
by getting astride north and south
railroads and highways which are de-
clared to be the links between Ger
man armies operating all along the
front Should the French and British
disturb these communications the re-
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Severe Fighting Goes on Along
Western Front, Where All
Assume Aggressive.
CAN GERMAN LINES HOLD
UNDER ENEMY GUNFIRE?
Question Raised in Connection With
British Advance-Haig Ex-
tends His Front.
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

While the world may be watching for
great military events on the battle
fields of Europe. nevertheless Keen in
conditions prevailing in the central
powers. where complexities bid fair to
influence largely the future political
relations of Austria Hungary and Ger
many. as well as the government OF
the dual monarchy itself.
The position of Austria today is one
of the most dangerous that ever has
arisen in any European nation. Aus
tria apparently is house divided
against itself, and the old adage that a
chain is only as strong as its weakest
link may be reaffirmed by events in
Austria and Hungary in the next year
or so. If not sooner. In the case of the
dual monarchy there are two weak
the war started has the unrest which
has been smoldering for many decades
been SO pronounced as in recent weeks
The Austrian censorS have seen fit to
suppress all public discussions and
printed accounts of the alleged polit-
ical chaos. Such facts as have been
obtained are from those persons who
with difficulty have emerged from the
scenes of this political turmoil and
whose frank discussions of prevailing
conditions no longer can be curbed.
1t has been noticed by close observ-
ers of European events that there has
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The present operations on the western
front are extremely important when
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Czechs Delay
Parliament Sessions.

ment of the dual kingdom. The reasons
recently have been revealed. The
Czechs. now openly and firmly arrayed
against the government. apparently
hold the balance of power in the parlia-
ment and they have the active support
of a small group of Hungarians, who
are braver than many who have been
permitted to sit in the legislative coun-
Gil chamber. The premier of Austria Is
fearful of the results.
The Czechs since the war started have
been open in their f1outing of the Aus
trian government; have remained abso-
lutely adamant in their demands that
they shall be granted a separate legIs-
lativeidentity. All efforts of the Aus
trian premier to gain their support evi-
IDENTIFY have failed dismally. Even the
Austrian effort to gain sympathy by
pardoning Kramartz and other con-
spirators against the safety and well
fare of the Austrian armies failed to
elicite the slightest spark of cordiality.
AS the result of their firm course the
CZechs have been punished by the cur
tailment OF many privileges, but still it
would not be at all surprising to see
government to win the support of the
Czechs SO that the Austrian parlia-
ment may be reconvened and the pres
ent government perpetuated.
1t is declared certain that should the
parliament convene at the present juno
ture it's sessions would lead TO the
overthrow of the present governme ent.
Owing to the peculiar political well
as social conditions prevailing in the
dual monarchy the retirement of the
government would be particularly mop
perfume.
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ceed in perpetuating the government in
its present form.
What the disintegration of the dual
kingdom at the present moment would
mean 10 the cause of the central
powers is too apparent to warrant pro-
longed discussion. 1t would be the
end of all Teutonic aspirations. 1t
forever would seal the hope that the
Teuton one day might be the ruling
influence throughout the world.
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Emperor Charles of Austria, who in
many ways has shown a tendency TO
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That the Czech attitude may be more
forcibly brought to mind, the activities
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Fall of Bagdad
Believed Imminent.

Believed Imminent. pa.osas 40 ;n
dlcative of the future. Gen. Maude has
passed Ctesiphon in his northward
march up the Tigris river. The Turkish
armies in these regions are declared
completely demoralized. fleeing in the
greatest disorder and abandoning war
stores which the Turks can i'll afford
to lose. At the present rate of prog
ress the British should be within Bag
dad in few days unless the Turks un
expectedly bring greater pressure to
bear on the enemy, which. under present
conditions. they seem not likely to do.
The defenses of Bagdad are declared
to be large scale. well suited to
ization of the Turks and the abandon
ment of their huge war stores will
hinder a prolonged stand at Bagdad.
While the British continue their sue
gotten under way in Persia. as was
predicted some time ago in one of these
war reviews The Russians have re-
captured Hamadan and over front of
a hundred miles have executed series
of brilliant offensive actions. In one
section Slavic forces have pushed to
Khanikni within a hundred miles of
Bagdad. while striking out from Hama
uan tney SelZeQ the important ASaUdDdQ
mountain. following up their success
with the occupation of Kangava.
Toward the north In the Black sea
regions Of Turkish Armenia the Rus
sian armies are declared to have regis
tered further gains. The Turks also
are reported demoraliZed in these re-
gions.
In Palestine. Australasian forces which
pushed past Sinai are declared to have
approached within fifteen miles of
Jerusalem, the Turks having evacuated
a strong trench system at Sheikh
Nuran, which is west of Shellal, the
ancient city of Hebron.
The entente armies are closing in on
all sides and the Turkish military re-
sistance is cracking under the strain,
If it has not done SO already.
1t would appear that the allied armies
intend to overrun Asiatic Turkey, If
not advance on Constantinople itself
Italians and Austrians have been
engaged in sharp fighting along the
Trent and Trieste
Austrian Drive IN fronts during the
Italy Is Likely. to the particu-
larly conflicting series of official re-
tol
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Unexpected fighting broke out dur
ing the past week on the Verdun front
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On the western front where the deci-
sion in the present war is expected to
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Italians and Austrians have been
engaged in sharp lighting along the
Trent and Trieste
Auetrian Drive m fronts during the
past week. Owing
Italy Is Likely. to the particu-
larly conflicting series of official re-
ports which have emanated from both
Vienna and Rome it is difficult to ac
curately review the actual military
conditions here. The Italians claim to
have registered several small gains on
the Trentino front as well as along the
line to the east of Gorilla. Several
Austrian attacks have been repulsed.
The Austrians, too, have endeavored to
move their lines forward. but Rome
deciares that these offensive move
ments invariably have resulted in
failure.
hoe come from Europe directly bearing
~ tho Austro-Italian front has come
Sron, Switzerland. 1t is declared that
tieId Marshal Won Mackensen. who re-
ceived official credit for handling
the successful German campaign in
Rumania. and his cohort Field Marshal
~, EalIenhayn are to take command of
~ +wo groups of Austrian armies
.ne .+;n. against the Italians. The
a'strians are declared to have been
soia afnrcad by German troops and
seaitt nnt an,ounf of German heavy artil
H1ary The offensive IS expected TO
h cin at any moment, but officials in
pama as well as Cen Cadorna, profess
to he extremely conndent as 10 'he
outcome of future ae'iS
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Italians and Austrians have been
engaged in sharp fighting along the
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Czechs FIaunt Their Defiance
in Very Face of the
Government.
UNREST IN HUNGARY
ALSO GROWS SWIFTLY
Emperor Charles May Be Endeavor-
ing to Throw Of Dictation
by Kaiser.

snfyered terrible losses during the
earlier d B. s
British Now Have Oh the war
because of the
Plenty of Big Guns. pitiful lack
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Oyster Festival. whRs agsltf pinner,
Fish Pie and Sausage Repasts,
80 !, Among Former. Gel ehs atoms =

There IS scarcsiy1an oldicity or vii
|lage in England that formerly did not
have an annual.bGnquetsm some sort,
designed to advertiser the particular
products for which the place is fam
Gus, observes a correspondent. Col
chester had IT'S annual oyster feast
which was given every October. usu-
Tally at the beginning of the month.
But that was a comparatively modern
festival. Much more ancient was tho
yearly white bait dinner Mt Greenwich
which at one time was almost as great
social event MS the dinner given by
the lord mayor Of London.
The fish pie dinner at Confession,
near Yarmouth, had us its guests each
year 65 fishermen, with the vicar at
the head of the table. The number at
the table was strictly limited 10 IS,
except the vicar, and was never more
or less. At Yarmouth. the home Of
the far-famed Yarmouth 0loater the
annual herring dinner was quite an
event. The menu consisted entirely Of
herring Of all ages from infant .sprats
to grandfather herring, prepared in
many different ways. Peterborough's
sausage dinner was given every year
by the mayor and corporation of the
town, and every variety OF sausage
known was served to the gucsts.l An
other famous feed was the. venison
dinner given at Farnham By the bishop
of Winchester, -
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90 circulating notes outst nding
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reserve cHcs
81 Netamounts due to National anks ~ .;.........
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Total of items II and 32 ..-...........
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able With 3, days:
rs Individual denOslts subject check
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than Tor money borrowed .......,...--...'...'.'.
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Dc Cashiers checks outstanding ..y.....,.... 49,.
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State county or other municipal deposits secured by
pledge OF assets Of this bank 80.
ss Deposits requiring notice but less than 20 days
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pine deposits subject go Reserve payable after 30
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STATE OF p Vermont A. GRAVES
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Meaning n Of @Manaer

The word Simplifying manager" occurs
In the New Testament only in connec-
non with the birth of Christ. The
word in classical Greek means crib
or feeding trough. According to some
commentators II signifies the open
courtyard attached 10 an inn.
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crandmas Not So old.

Esther gazed long and earnestly at
the picEre of a be-cappcdi and be-
spectncle6 little old lady that headed
her reading lesson. Miss Brown"
she said wonderingly, mt last, "they
don't make grandmothers nearly so
old nowadays as they used to, do
they? y.
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an. within Reach.

Friendship and charity and II kind
ness that includes all the varying PEG.
DE of this varying world are within
the reach of all Wife pray recreation,
the art of joy and laughter, are &C.
conlplishments we may every one of
MS acquire. even though we begin late
id life .-EXchange. 80
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Grindina Wheels.

In the manufacture of the modern
automobile the grinding wheel plays
an important part. In one typical
plant, for instance, the grinding wheel
stock room contains an elaborate sys-
lem of racks for the wheels, and the
statement is made that there are now
tn use 54,94l grinding wheels.
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RESOURCES.

Loans and discounts except those shown on and q
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companies other than included in items II, and 10
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reporting bank ......,........ ~.
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reporting bank and other cash items
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from u. s. Treasurer. ..,...,,........a
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. Certified checks IA. e. l... .,..ss. "a ~ 4.
81 Cashsrs checks outstahdM5is ,;ia
D. Dividends unpaid .......... s..-..........
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posits) subject heserye Items ~ 81, 80,
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This amount Is motto be eXten edl
Time depnsits subiectt kessrys payable after W
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How Man LIS Blessed.

Land Is natures gift to man. If
you own some You are among the fav-
ored children of nature. One gift calls
Cor another in exchange. Brain an6
Drawn is mans gift to nature.
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