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Evening journal., 1917-06-02
Russ Ford Invented the emery ball.

Nobody seems to want to claim hav-
ing invented the baseball.
Games called on account OF rain
are the only ones Hugh Jennings and
jim Callahan are winning.
Evening journal., 1917-06-02
BASEBALL STATISTICS
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.


st. Louis, 4; Washington, 40 inn
ngs).
Cleveland. 8; Boston. O
Other games postponed, rain
National League.
Phillies, g: Pittsburgh. l.
Brooklyn. 8; Chicago. T.
New York. 2: st, Louis, l.
Other games postponed, rain.
Evening journal., 1917-06-02
CHURCH LEAGUE.

VHUhJH LEAGUE.
Central vs.. SilverbrOOk at Sf.
verbrO0k.
Madeley vs.. Elsmere, at Els
mere.
Edge Moor vs. Eastlake. at
TWenty-ninth and Market.
Hillcrest vs.. Goodman. at Water
Tower.
Evening journal., 1917-06-02
TODAY'S SPORTS

ALL-W1LMINGTON LEAGUE.
Wilmington Steel vs.. Brandy
wine, AZ Front and Union.
BroWnSOn vs.. New Castle, at
New Castle.
Eden vs.. Yandever, at Seven.
teenth and Spruce.
Browntown vs.. Pioneers, at
Rockford Tower.
Evening journal., 1917-06-02
GFNFRlL SPORT.

WL-NE hAH cIUhls
Matinee racing, Horse Show
Park.
Shooting. DUPONT Gun Clnh
6reenhill Club and p. b. and W.
Club.
Golf and tennis. Wilmington
COQRtry Club.
Evening journal., 1917-06-02

INDEPENDENT.
p. r. r. Motive Power.
Wilmington VS.. Harrisburg. at
Second and Church.
Evening journal., 1917-06-02
Lealne.
..46 II 0 30 81 s 9-141
National League.

Totals D. rs 0 0 II 4s II 22-11s
Did not play
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
NO PASSPORTS
FOR SOCIALISTS
American Delegation Warned Against
Taking Part in the Peace Con-
clave in Stockholm.

WASHINGTON. May Emphatic
di-approyal of the peace propaganda OF
European Socialists was expressed to-
day by the American government, which
denied passports TO American delegates
to the Stockholm conference and ISSUED q
warning that amy American taking part
in the negotiations would be legally
Liable To severe punishment.
No formal announcement Of purpose
was issued but officials explained that
he government : course would have the
.tWafold effect Of diScreditmg generally
any peace moves by unauthorized per
son, and OF eondcmning in particular the
present Socialist agitation. regarded since
its inception a. inspired by Germany.
I'm making known the decision not to
give passports To the American Socialists
designated 10 take part in the Stockholm
conference. Secretary Lansing cited the
Logan act of l799 a. defining the punish
ments which might be expected by any
American now in Stockholm or WHO
might 90 there without a passport and
/ | nder this law unauthorized persons who
| directly or indirectly treat with forei2l
lageut- regarding controyer ir- oi tn,
1 ( llittt( states HioN ift fi4t ~ l@tlitSt iti
three wears and fined $1,000,
The American delegate, to the confer
'cnce, authorized to represent the Amer
ican Socialist party over the protest o
some OF it, former members, are Nicto
l.. Berger of Milwaukee, and Morris Hill
Iqujl and Alge,non Lee OF New lori,
They wcre selected by the party's exec
iutiye committee after notable group @
Socialists, headed by Charles Edwar,
Russell and William English Walling
had condemned the movement in join
statement as THE most dangerous OF al
the kai~er's plots
The same statement denounced Hill
quit and Lee. who are Socialist writer,
ae radically pro-German Berger, a ma
tive Of Austria Hungary, has been edito
OF several German language newspaper
in Milwaukee, and in 1911 WAS elected a
the first Socialist 10 Sit in congress.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
WEBSTER LODGE
CONFERS DEGREES
Rev. Mr.. Ballou Gives History of Scot
tish Rite Masonry - Officers
Chosen for Coming Year.

Webster Lodge Of Perfection of the
Scottish Rite held special meeting
in Masonic temple last evening and
conferred tho seventh and 18th degrees
in full ceremonial form upon Dan c.
Webster of Skancatcles, y y. son of
the late DR.. Dan r. Webster. for whom
Webster lodge was named Among the
out of-town persons present were Rev
Henry L. Ballou, sd degree, Of Ches-
ter, deputy for Vermont; Charles f.
Schucler, 33d degree, Of Montague,
Mass, and ". ". Mathewson. thrice IL
lustrious master Of Greenfield Lodge of
Perfection Of Greenfield. Mass. Rev
Mr.. Ballou gave a very interesting talk
in which he sketched briefly the his
tory Of Scottish Rite Masonry in Amer
ica the past leo years, this being the
centennial wear. He referred feelinglv
to the late DR.. Webster.
The lodge held its annual meeting
Tuesday evening. when these officers
were elected: I. /. NJ, G. B. CroweIl
d. NJ, f. L. Vaughan; s. W. C. n
Niles: J. W., N. G. Houghton; O., Rev
p. +. Trout; treas. O. F. Benson; see.
II ID. Walker The master appointed
| these officers: NJ, G. NJ. Clay: H., j. f
HAYNES; G., R. A. Edwards: T., ". b
Ninton The lodge has admitted l.
! and lost one the past year, making tho
| present membership g.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
FIRST VERMONT IN
SERVICE ABROAD
Probably Will Be One of First
Called-To Southern Camps for
Preliminary Training.

MONTPELIER. May "a. = Gen.
L. 5. Tillotson has received from the
war department information relative
to the movement Of the First Yer
mont regiment which indicates that
this regiment with the other New
England regiments will 90 to some
mobilization camp in the southern
states III the early fall. The com
munication is to the effect that the
regiments that have been perform
ing guard duty in these states will
soon be withdrawn and that the
Vermont regiment will be modified
at Fort Ethan Allen until about
August first and then with the
other New England regiments moves
south.
This would indicate that the Yer
mont regiment will see the European
service as quickly as the Massachu-
aetts regiments Of which notice ap-
peared recently that they would
probably be one of the first to 90 to
Europe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
ITALIAN FORCES
MAKE Bic GAINS
Broke Through Austr0-
Hungarian Lines and Cap
tured 5000 Prisoners
OFFENSIVE ENTERS
UPON SECOND STAGE
Numbering $50 Dropped 10
Tons of Bombs on the Enemy - Ten
British Batteries Co-operated with
Italians in the Attack

LONDON, May p. The Italian
offensive has entered into its second
stage with new and important gains he
tween Gorizia and the sea" said Mag,
Gen f. y. Maurice to The Associated
Press today. The first day Of the new
drive has resulted in the capture OF more
than 5000 prisoners
Discussing the battle Of Arras as a
whole Gen. Maurice said: ''Our best
comparison is Still with the battle Of
the Somme. Our losses this wear contiu-
ne 80 per cent smaller. although larger
forces are engaged. We already have
gained -four times rs much ground as III
the whole Sommc battle and have taken
many times more prisoners and gums.
Gen. Maurice attaches great signih
cance to the continuance of captures OF
Germans by the entente forces on the
Erauco-Belgiau front. The German
army. hc commented, has don,
everything to impress the men tha
they must not surrender.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
BONDS FOR WEDDING PRESENTS
Liberty Loan Securities to Become
Popular III June

NEW YORK, May 24.-Libcrty
bonds for wedding presents are expect
ed TO become popular in this city in
June, according to a statement issued
tonight by the liberty loan committee.
1t is estimated that approximately $40
100000 is spent here every June for
wedding presents and the committee
suggests that this money he easily di-
vcrtcd "to the permanent benefit of
both the government and the brides. =
The spirit in which merchants here
arc working for the success Of the war
issue is shown by the announcement
that more than %l,o00o00 was sub
scribcd over counters Of department
stores today The great majority of
subscriptions ranged from $50 to 800.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
PATRIOTIC BASEBALL.
Would Play Sunday Games for Benefit
of Soldiers Dependents.

CHICAGO, May 81. - The National
baseball commission launched move
ment today to raise a patriotic fund for
the benefit Of soldiers dependents by
recommending the playing of Sunday
baseball in six eastern cities. The pro
ceeds of the games would be donated
to the war relief cause. The dangerous
and highly nsportsmanlike bean
ball was legislated out Of existence
here today by the National commission.
1t is ball thrown directly at the bats
man s head to shake his nerve. Pitch.
Icrs proved guilty will be expelled from
the organized game.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
Important Citizens Commit
tee to Be Chosen
Tomorrow
LARGE AMOUNT OF
MATERIALS ARRIVE
Special Features to Keep Public In
formed Of Each Days Work in Mems
bership Drive - List of Present
Members to Be Published

O. f. Benson, chairman Of the Red
is much encouraged by the active intcra
est that is being displayed in the camrs
paign for 500 members next week. Many
inquiries have been received as to whe,l
the headquarters would be opened and
many are anxious to become members
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock there
will be a meeting of the executive com-
mittee in the Red Cross room at the fed
cral building. At this meeting the very
important citizens committee will be
chosen This committee will cover alt
the interests of Brattleboro, industrial.
commercial professional, social, religt
ious Every field will be represented and
every person in town Will be called upon
to become Red Cross member
This morning a large amount Of mate
rials for the campaign was received.
There will be special features to keep the
public fully informed OF each days work
Buttons for all members will be distrib-
uted.
\ list of the present members OF the
Red Cross is now being made up, and will
soon be published For the convenience
Of those people who expect to be out of
town next week Mr.. Benson states that
their applications for membership will be
received at his house, or by Miss Mario
rie Crosby, treasurer. 1t is especially
urged that no one leave town without
first joining the movement. because Brat
tleboro must achieve its quota of 800
/ members
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
BISHOP BRENT TO GIVE ADDRESS.
Bishop of Philippines Speaks to North
field Students June /.

Commencement week at Notthfeld
will open Friday, June !, with an ad-
dress to the students of the Nolthfeld
Schools by Right Reverend Charles H..
Brent. bishop. of the Philippine Islands,
Saturday morning the annual meeting
OF the trustees will be held, and on
Saturday evening there will come the
annual sacred concert in the Auditor
ium. Rev. Neil Mcpherson Of Spring
field breaches the baccalaureatc sermon,
and the commencement address en-
Tuesday morning will he given by Rev.
Joh1 Henry ,Iowett, y. d., pastor OF
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church
New York city
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
REGISTRARS LISTS
COMING IN SLOWLY
Some of Those Received by County
Clerk Incomplete Sheriff Dis
tributing Official Blanks.

The reports Of the appointments Of
registrars for military resignation in
the different towns of the county are
being received very slowly by County
Clerk i. u. +. Stowe, to whom they
are to be sent by the town officials
The law requires that they shall be
accompanied b. the oaths of the ap-
pointed men and some of those that
have been received have been incom-
rlete in some particulars. Up to this
noon only eight towns Of the % in the
county had made complete returns.
These appointments and much other
preliminary work must be done to
complete arrangements for the regis
'tration under the military draft law
which calls for nationwide regis
tration of all men between the ages of
p aud so, inclusive, on June ).
Sheriff C. f. Mann, who has the job Of
distributing the registration blanks
and other materials to the various
towns, haa not vet received a com
lete supply of the various papers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
GIVES MORE MILLIONS.
Rockefeller Adds S25 1000, 600 to Founda-
tion, Part fer War Purposes.

NEW YORK., May pa new dona-
tion by john y. Rockefeller OF So, j,00o,-
600 to the endowment Of the Rookie
fcllcr Foundation was announced last
night by Dr.. George f. Ni4eent. form
crlv president of the University Of
Minnesota, who assumed the presidency
of the foundation at a meeting of the
board of directors earlier in the day.
The new gift increases the resources
Of the Foundation to &125, 5,765,ooo.
The directors decided to set aside
slG,0oo,0o0 fer war purposes to be ap
propiatod from time to time as thC
need arise. Twenty per cent Of thi,
sum will be added at once to the per
mancnt endowment Of the Rockefeller
Institute Tor medical research
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
OFFICERS FAIL TO
FIND COMSTOCK
Wanted in Connection With
Sale of Many Stolen
Automobiles
EIGHTEEN CARS
THUS FAR LOCATED
Brattleboro, Springfield and Boston
officers on Case All Day Yesterday
Sixty eight Cars Have Been Stolen
from Boston

An attempt to locate and arrest G.
II. Comstock Of Westminster in his
home town yesterday failed. He had
not been there since Sunday. Comstock
is wanted for his connection with the
sale Of automobiles stolen in Spring
field, Worcester and Boston. The Of
iicers located during the afternoon nine
more Of the Ford ears. eight OF which
went back to Boston and one to Spring
field. This morning three more were
located. This makes total Of IS that
have been recovered, ali OF them having
becn Sold by Comstock In All 6S have
been stolen from Boston, - from
Springfield and several from Worcester.
The officers confidently expect to locate
la score Of these machines within
ia comparatively small radius Of West
minister.
State S Attorney William r. Daley
and Sheriff c. Z. Mann OF Brattleboro
with Inspector James I. Raichc of
Springfield, Mass. and Inspector Joseph
II. AttiS Of Boston worked on the ease
all day yesterday. The officers allegl
| that Comstock acted rs sales agent fol
/ John IL. Patterson and Ernest n Shee
han, who were arrested IN Spring
! field, Mass, last week and who con
fessed to the theft of many Of the au
ltomobiles.
| IN his confession Patterson admitted
taking the cars in Springfield and driy
| ing them to Westminster, whore ne sole
them to Comstock He said that he re
Ioeived $40 for Ford touring ears OF tn,
1917 model and 5000 for runabouts o
other makes
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
RED CROSS NOTES.
Light Colored Cotton Material Needed
to Snip Up.

The chairman of the supply commit
tee Of the Red Cross branch calls for
4 quantity of white or light colored
cotton material to snip up for fracture
pillows; old linen or muslin for hand
kerchief substitutes; old table linen for
napkins and tray cloths; also pieces of
outing flannel in white or light gray,
l3x15 inches in size, to make covers
for hot water bags. These articles are
needed at once and may be sent to the
Red Cross rooms Friday.
\ regular Red Cross sewing meet
ing will be held Friday at 230 clock
\ meeting of the board of directors
will be held Friday at 8 clock in the
civil service examination room in the
federal building.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
CROWDER EXPLAINS
REGISTRATION
Only Men of Prescribed Age Who Are
Actually in Service of Government
to Be Excused

WASHINGTON, May Emphasis
is laid by Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder
ON the fact that no men within the pre-
scribed age limit except those already in
the regular army or navy, the National
Guard in federal service, or the reserve
divisions OF the naval service are excused
from registration for military service.
The statement points out also that the
application of the draft and calling Sc
lccted men to coloro will furnish the op-
portunity for those who believe they
should be exempted to submit their
claims. The process of selection will be
carried out, it adds, by lot, by the fair
est system that can be devised"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
Red Mems Hall

Triumph lodge, 80. 1873, $. i. OF A.,
win meet Wednesday evening, May %,
at s o'clock. Important changes in the
district bylaws will be discussed and
it is desirable that all members be
present.
Thursday, May 2t-Regular meeting
Pacahoutas council. Adoption, nomina
tion and election Of officers, and refresh
monts.
Friday. May 25, ) p. m.-Thc chief 5
degree will bc conferred. The Red
Men will observe sunday, May p, a,
Memorial day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
MINUTE OF SILENCE
ON MEMORIAL DAY
Gov. Graham Calls ON Citizens to
Join in a More Reverent OBJ
servance Than Usual.

MONTPELIER, May 24 - Gov.
Graham has issued the following
laoclamation:
Will my fellow citizens join i'll a
more revcrcnt observance of Me
mortal day We have q special rea-
son this year for honoring our vet.
cran soldiers and the memory of
their comrades. Let US nse this OPP
portmity.
Committees of public safety may
aid in a fitting observance Of the day
i'm their communities.
Citizens Of many states will pause
for enc minute at twelve O'Clock,
noon. on Memorial day and devote
their thoughts to its significance and
the traditions it pclpetuates. | re
quest that for this one minute all
loval Nermonters stand in silence,
uncover and salute the flag.
HORACE +. GRAHAM,
Governor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
ITALIANS LOSS SMALL.
Not Steamer Sunk by Submarines i'll
Week Ending May 20.

ROME, May 81, via Paris - No Ital
ian steamers were sunk by submarines
during the week ending May 20. One
some damage Only two sailing ships.
both under 800 tons, were lost during
the same period.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
WANTS MAINE GUIDES.
They Could Do Effective Service az
Sharpshooters in Army.

AUGUSTA, Me, May 2l.--Guides
aud hunters rated n, sharpshooters to-
day were urged by COL Franl, NJ. Hume
Of the Second Maine infantry regiment
10 enlist with that organization So that
the government might have the benefit
OF their shooting skill ON the battle
front. "Thc most useful men of the
Canadian cxpcditionarv force have
been the large bodies of guides who
are employed as sharp ho9t rs" hc
said
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
BUT TWO THROUGH
TRAINS AFFECTED
Boston & Maine Passenger Representa-
tives Says White Mountain Serv-
ice Will Be Same as Before.

4 representative of the passenger
department of the Boston & Maine
railroad, in town today, said that the
only trains through Brattleboro to be
affected by the curtailment TO go into
effect June 23 were the $40 a. III.
southbound and 5.48 p. NJ. northbound
Sunday trains He said further that
the White Mountain train service the
coming summer would be the SAME r.
last year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
TRANSPORT SANK
WITH 413 ABOARD
Torpedoing of the Transyl-
vania Took Place in the
Mediterranean May A
VICTIMS INCLUDED
MANY OFFICERS

News Also Given Out of the Torpedo
ing Of the French Liner Sontay, with
3il Passengers on Board, Of Whom
10 Perished.
LONDON. May -. - The British
transport was torpedocd on May ! with
thr loss of 1l3 persons. The following
oMrial statement was given ont today:
The British transport Pennsylvania,
with troops aboard, was torpcdocd in
the Mediterranean on May A., resulting
in the following losses: Twautv.nine of
Gccrs and 373 Of other ranks; also the
ships captain and one officer and nine
men of the crew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
MILLIONS SIGN
PLEDGE IN ENGLAND
On the Result Hangs the Decision Be
tween Voluntary and Compul-
sorry Rationing.

LONDON, May -. - This is en-
pirc day and Great Britain is observing
the holiday rs a national food pledge
day. Everybody is expected to sign a
pledge in response to the king 5 proc
lamation appealing for economy and
frugality Already 100000 have signed
aad on today 5 result practically hangs
the decision between voluntary aud
compulsory rationing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
GERMAN NAVAL ACTIVITY.
Conclusions of Violent Cannonading
Shook Danish Islands.

LONDON, May 2l-Pronomccd Ger
man naval activity in the Baltic on
tuesday j. reported in a Central News
despatch from Copenhagen. Yesterday Il
violent cannonade lasting throughout the
night was heard 10y persons living along
the shore Houses on the southern Dan
ish islands shook from conclusions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
HIGH RECORD PRICE.
u. S. Steel Common Sold at $50 on
New York Exchange Today.

NEW YORK, May 24.-U. S. Steel
common sold at the highest point in its
history on the stock exchange shortly
after noon today, touching l30. The
previous maximum was 129 3-4, made
yesterday and III the great boom OF
last November.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
A FIGHTING PASTOR.
Rev. Mr.. Romeyn to Join Regular
Church Holds His Position.

CONCORD, n. H., May 24-Rcv.
James X. Romcyn, pastor of the Pena-
cook district Baptist church, who has
enlisted in the regular army. left to-
day for Fort Siocum, ~ y, under an
indefinite leave of absence granted bv
his congregation. The church refused
last night to accept his resignation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
SENATOR LANE DEAD.
oregon Man Had Been Suffering from
Nervous Disorder.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 81. - The
body Of United States Senator Harry
Lane Of Oregon, who died here last
night, probably will be taken to Port
land for burial, it was said today. SEN
ator Lane had been suffering from a
nervous disorder.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24

ROME, May u, Via London italian
forces Yesterday broke through the AUS
tro-Ilunsarian lines, taking more than
5000 prisoners, SAYS the official state
mcnt issued today by the Italian war de
partment The Italian official statement
sand the Au~tro-llungarian, at first We're
surprised and nonplus-cd Toward
evening they launched counter attacks.
but were repulscd. Italian airplancs
numbering 1870 dropped 10 tons OF bombs
on the Au,tro-IInngMiun- Ten British
batteries co-opcrated with the Italians.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
SINN FEINERS OBJECT.
Opposed to Conference with English
Under Present Conditions.

DUBLIN. May 24.-Thc Sim Fem
conference today unanimously resolved
to decline to participate in any con
ference "'called b. the English gov
ernmcnt o.tcnsbiy to settle the Irish
question unless certain conditions are
fulfilled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
GERMAN AIRSHIPS
RAIDED ENGLAND
-Four or Five zeppelins Made the Attack
Last Night, But the Result Was
Negligible.

LONDON, May -. -- -Four or five
German airships raidcd the eastern
counties of England last night. accord
ing to au official statement issued this
morning. The airships dropped bombs
and escaped, although pursued. The
statement SAYS that one man WAS killed
iu q Norfolk village, but that the ma
tcrial damage is believed to have been
negligible. \ thick bank of clouds
made observation and pursuit of the
raiders difficult.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
JAPAN'S SHIPS HELP.
Light Naval Craft Cooperating with
Allies in Mediterranean

LONDON, May 2i.-Thc arrival of
"a considerable number of light Japan
cSa naval craft i'm the Mediterranean to
cooperate with the naval forces of the
allies was announced in the house Of
commons by Lord Robert Cecil minis
ter OF blockade.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-24
TAKE MANY PRISONERS.
French Also Repulsed Counter AT
tacks on Vauclerc Plateau.

PARIS, May 2l-Gcrman counter
attacks in the region of the Vauclcre
plateau were rcpulsod last night with
heavy losses, according TO an official
statement issued by the war office this
morning. Since May ] the French
have taken $500 prisono.s in this
district.