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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-10-11
DEAFNESS Cannot BE Cured

9lH-ES A08IuOSS OHuuOG DO OUI0u az4
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to Ire deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inflamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it, is closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken outand this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by atarrah,
which is nothing but an inffamed con-
ditiOn of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness tcaused by catarrh) that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
For circulars, free.
Address F. J. CHENEY g. co, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all druggists 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-10-11

Mrs. /. w. Leighton and little
daughter. Alice Jane, left on We'd
nesday for Chicago where she will
visit for a few days and then go to
Charlotte, N. c., where her hus-
band. Lieut.. Leighton. is stationed
with the medical corps of the 147th
field artillery. The doctor writes
that the plan is to hold the troops in
the training camp only sixteen weeks
tefore taking them to France, and
Mrs. Leighton will stay there until
the troops depart.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-10-11

Mrs. John Hirsch was in Yankton
Wednesday afternoon.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-10-11

Atty. j. l.. Meighen transacted
business in Yankton Wednesday.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-10-11

FOR SALE OR RENT--The j.
u. Coy house in Scotland. In
quire Of ]. b. Gano.-Adv.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23

Citation for Hearing on Petition to
Mortgage Lands.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
In the Matter of the Application for
License to Mortgage the Real Estate
of Earl William Swenson, Ward.
The State of Minnesota to All Whom It
May Concern: -- -. -
On reading and filing the petition of
Inga Swenson, representative of. the
above named ward, praying that license
estate belonging to said ward and it
appearing by said petition to the sat
isfaction of the court that it is neces-
sary for the maintenance and educa-
ton of said ward, and that it would be
for the benefit and for the best inter-
ests of said ward to mortgage said real
estate. .. EF
It Is Therefore Ordered, that all per-
sons Interested. in said estate be cited
and required to- appear before said
Probate Court on Monday, the 18th
day of June, A. D. 1917, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, at the Court House in
the City. of ST.. Paul, in said County,
there be, why license should not be
granted to said representative to mort
gage said real estate, according to the
prayer of said petition, and that this
citation be served by publication there
ct in THE APPEAL, according to law.
Witness the Judge of said Court, at
ST. Paul, this 18th day of May, 1917.
E. w. BAZILLE,
Judge of Probate.
(Seal of Probate Court.)
Attest: f. w. GOSEWISCH,
Clerk of Probate
X. G.. 5McMANIGAL, Attorney.
(5-21-17)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
ODD FELLOWS

q MARS LODGE NO. 22o2, G. u O OF
=. E: meets second and fourth Wednea.
icy icy n each month at Union Hall Lurera
! 6 6 rent Streets, at 500 o. M.
az osanS SOM N; g.; ]. Wesley Kelly. p" &
soo st. Anthony Avenue. %
oFREDERICK DOUGLASS IODcE Nh
SVV6. g: .. 9. Of o. F. meets second Ana
tourth Monday in each month NJ T1n St.n
dall' corner Aurora and Kent stree G'v ~
9:og p: M, J. A. Hanly, n. G.: EGW.r
A. Hatton. P. S.. 126 W. Arch street u
,1 ST: PAUL PATRIARcHY NO ~
M 1fnfas tnird Monday in each month at
S Stnloa Hall. corner Aurora and Kant
H. " F.; Augusta Jones, W. F. r o"e'
TT H60u Isl e OF RUTH No. $50. @
~ -; ~: OF y. -, meets the third Mondov
Al Au each month at Union Hall, corner ~
MMu ud and Kent streets at 500 NJ N!
MS Ma, B1rdle High, M n. a.. NY ~
Ss;gde r. Lindsay, W. r., 918 wond:
r. H00OSSEH0LD OF RUTH NO. z7s &.
r. ~ ~. F. meets second and fanr'.
rio fGH sXX IN eaGh month al Labor Ter
re Hall. Cor. Fourth street Ana ri.LA.
M M;t south. Mrs. S. Darager. NJ sn =.
"''ss cora Napier. w. r.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS ETC

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, IS. Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Nels M.
Johnson, Deceased.
Letters of administration on the Es-
tate of Nels M. Johnson, Deceased, late
of the County of Ramsey and State of
Minnesota, being granted to Andrew E..
It Is Ordered, That six months be and
the same Is hereby allowed from and
after the date of this Order, in which
all persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased, are required
to file the same in the Probate Court
allowance or be forever barred.
It Is Further Ordered, That the first
Monday in January, 1918, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, at General Term of said Pro-
bate Court, to be held at the Court
House, in the City of st. Paul, in said
County, be and the same hereby is APP
pointed as the time and place when and
anime and adjust said claims and de-
mands.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That no.
tice of such hearing be given to all
creditors and persons interested in said
Estate, by forthwith publishing this
cessive weeks in THE APPEAL. a legal
newspaper printed and published in
said County.
Dated at st. Paul this 18th day Of
June, 1917.
BY the Court:
E. w. BAZILLE,
Judge of Probate.
(Sea1 Of Probate Court.)
S: P. CROSBY,
Attorney for Administrator,
502 Globe Bldg, st. Paul, MINI.
(6-16-17)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23

vd FIDIlELiTY COURT OF cALANrHs
NJ meets s4S IN n A.: 8, A.. E. A. A. and a
moth month n at X and ID tht1d Monday in each
Ave, Minneapolfs Mrs. M,ne snneR"
- garnet " C.; Miss Arlene II. sc.tt
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23

If you have occasion to criticize a
mule, do it to his face.
Attorney Gale P. Hilyer returned on
Friday with blushing bride from
Montgomery, Ala.
When a man is completely down
and out, his enemies stop kicking him
and his friends begin.
Mrs. Lawrence Ferguson and baby
of Oakland avenue returned Monday
after lengthy visit in Chicago, where
they were the guests of her mother
and sister.
Mrs. Mary E. Pope, wife of Sergt.
Z. A. Pope, and her sister, Mrs. Ophe-
liza Rice, have been elected as dele
gates to attend the national encamp-
ment of the G. A. R. at Boston, Mass,
in September.
Mr. and Mrs NJ Robinson of Wich-
ita, Kansas, spent two days in the city
before returning home from an ex-
Mr.. Jordan M. Morris made their brief
visit very pleasant.
Persons desiring social or other
items published in THE APPEAL
should mail or take the same to Miss
Clarist Lucas, SOC Boston Block or
phone to her, Nicollet 1873, and they
will be taken care of.
The drastic orders closing cafes
salons and places of entertainment at
1000 p. M, and the barring of women
from being served, will knock quite
a. number Of our men out of good
jobs. 1t is hoped some modification
of the order will be effected.
Mr.. J. Hazel Donaldson formerly of
Minneapolis, but now residing in the
Sanity City, appeared on the program
of the District Federation of Women's
Clubs which convened at the Memorial
Baptist church on Tuesday, June 10Th,
both afternoon and evening.
Ladies are specially invited to visit
Stewards Hotel, 246 Fourth avenue
South, where they may enjoy their
meals and "soft" drinks. Under the
regulations Of the Public Safety Com
mission, no liquors are served to
ladies at any time, and men are served
only between the hours of 800 a. m.
anu IO:UO p. M, Sundays excepted.
Ladies welcome every day. Special
music.
A complimentary reception was ten
dered to Twin City graduates on
Tuesday evening, the 10Th, by the AL
tar Guild of st. Philips church at the
Guild Hall, corner Mackubin and Au:
rora streets, st. Paul, Mimi The hall
was very we'll filled. The program
consisted of solo by Mr.. Claude
Jackson; address by Attorney w. T..
Francis; vocal solo, Mrs. Gladys
Brown; address by Attorney Brown S.
Smith, Minneapolis; vocal solo, Mrs.
Belle Salters-Tyler; remarks by Earl
Weber and Rev. Alfred Lealtad. Re-
freshments were served by Miss Mar
guerite De Teen.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
MINNEAPOLIS
fAE COiNGS IN AND ABOUT THE.
GREAT "FLOUR CITY,"

Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happened and arc 10
Happen Among the People Of the
City.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
CHURCHES

dar sfsastM BAPTIST CHURCH On.
services::' nno summit avenue. sunday
goo p m, s Sunday sket at IL 1. :e9 T. p. a21
choir III 9i40 .. p m; Prayer servio. :.1
Funerais Wednesday SOD a la
tended P Pna weddings promptly at.
CHURCH Tel Jackson s4S.
MEMORIAL, RApr,eu
corner R,c. ~. ~. AAoi CHURCH
.sr''; n. .ice ana Fuller streets. Sunda,
M: SUNDAY sohoe' Ia. ana ,
meetine IN vo' 11:4s; Deaconess
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
}. N. SELLERS, MANAGER
1912 Tenth Avenue So.
Tel. N. w. South 1872.

SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1917.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
MASONIC
ST. PAUL

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGh
MINNESOTA, F. AND A. M.
GEO. L. HOAGE, Grand Master.
osO Charles St., St. Paul, MINI.
IRA S. ASHE, Grand Secretary.
1926 Rondo St., st. Paul, MINI.
PIONEER LODGE NO. 1. r. AND A
M. Meets first and third Monday IN
each mon1h at Union Hall. corner Aurora
Walter Mccoy. w. M, Milton N
Pryor, Secretary. 3s5 Thomas street.
and A. NJ Meets second and fourth
tuesday IN each month at Union Hail
Sor: Aurora and Kent streets at S:31
r M John A. sayles.~ W. NJ. Ira 4
Asne' Secy" 325 Rondo street.
and A. M. Meets second and fourth
corner Aurora and Kent Street, oa at s:o1
Jose H; Sherwood, H. r.; John a.
sayles. secy. 40 Rondo street.
PILGRIM CoMMANDERY NO. -
day in each "P mantb Meets Ne 7n fourth Thurs:
4er Aurora and Kent Street " 'oT,
SP9 cn5; f. =; c.; John A. sayles. secy.. as
FEzZAN TEMPLE NO. 26. NORT,Es
or the Mystic Shrine, meets third FRI.
gay IN each month at Union Hall. cor
ner VI aurora and Kent streets, at 500
p; m. 0: D. Howard, Ill. Pot: Geo. I.
1oaee' Rec' $50 Charles street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23

JOHN H. HAYES LODGE M .s.
<M meets first and third xue..
ASM cay In each month a.
kM castle Hall 221 W. Uni
yersity cor Farrineton
Md s hn,Sh9ts Of Pythias IN eoot
W lanes Thomas, c. c.: Jas.
Henderson. " c.: In II -
md 90, st; p. 0. James, K q
.~ D. Oh .: Adams street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
SAINT PAUL

Rev. and Mrs. B. N Murrell have
moved to ia RondO st.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Homer Coins are
now housekeeping at 453 Mackubin
street.
LADIES WISHING ANY OF NINE.
c. J. WALKERS HAIR PREPARA-
TONS, PLEASE CALL SUMMIT 212.
-(8-26-16-) - .--...-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
THE MODEL CAFE
No. 1856 e. Third Street, Under New
Management.

The Model Cafe, 1876 East Third
street, has again changed proprietors,
Mr.. A. R. Ragland is now sole pro-
prietor and he proposes to make it all
it's name implies. A call will con-
vince the most skeptical. Mr.. w. M.
Jones is still the chef, while Mrs. A..
R. Ragland will have charge of the
dining room. First-class a la carte
meals from $3.50 a. m. to IL o'clock
midnight at reasonable rates..
= A regular dinner will be served from
1880 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. at Is cents.
You sare invited to try the Model
meals.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23

E. G Of t5s W d93GE No: Jos, B. P. O.
gay gay IN each month at Union HAIL M zones ces-
S sta aurora u =; and Kent streets, G. W
R Rent =: r.; r. M. Johnson, Sec. 579
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23
STEWART HOTEL.
Popular HosteIery of Minneapolis
Under New Management.

Stewart Hotel and Cafe, formerly
known as the Twin City Stag Club,
246 Fourth avenue south, Minneapolis,
having passed through several trying
periods is now on the road to pros
perity with Mr.. Charles Brody as
general manager. The cafe service is
unsurpassed for quality and prices and
they are now putting on a special Sun
day dinner from 5 to p. m. at so
Public cordially invited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-23

, NAT TURNER LODGE M
F., Minneapolis. meets ~ $1,000 :; x. o.
Io4rth Thursdays in each mnn+, Aas e
eorn corner F TsmR5e stl 5la{E ~: sfsond dooS
nue. south at s:i5 y. a n EsiFhth aye.
W.ffe 5000 standing are welcome. Rsina
~ woatS9n, G. c.; VIM. +. Newton
Oh Washington Ave. N. ''n n r. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
TR0TzkY CONTINUES
TO MAKE PUBLIC
STATE DOCUMENTS

London, Noy. 25.-The state docu-
ments made public by Q Bolshetiki
foreign minister Trotzky Al Pctro-
grad. according 70 the semi Official
Petrograd news agency show that
France claimed that it was entitled to
the return of Alsace-Loraine, the iron
and coal districts Of France aud the
wooded regions on the left bank Of the
Rhine There was also to be separat-
cd from Germany and freed from all
political and economic dependence
upon Germany certain territories
which were TO be formed into free neu-
trail states. These would he occupied
hy Russian troops until certain guar
antees were fulfilled and peace was
concluded.
one document refers To the report
ed conferences of fnanciers in Swift
zeriand last September in which Great
Britain denies having participated,
concerning what il is suggested that
the German delegates insisted on the
cession of the Baltic provinces and the
independence Of Finland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26

the granting IF q divorce decree to hrt
in 1916 This will he tn, second part OF
the story.
Her Version of Tragedy
Next will be told the defendants YER
sion of tho a.cdv the might of Au-.
:: at Dc SaulIes' home. "'rhC IsoN" near
Westbury, +. /. The main points iil
this, tho most dramatic rhaptCr. were
indicated in the opening statcmru. Of
the defendants case by her chief a
counsel, Henry 3. Uterhart. in court
last week. A lonely automobile trip
ross five miles of dcSOlatc country
side in the hope that she would be able
to regain custody If her son. tho sud
den mental arrangement which over
came Fer when DC SAuIl"S was Indtf-
fercnt To her pleadings. and during
" hich she fred tho revolver shous~-
these points Will make up the clnsin-
part of the womans testimony, her at
torneNS say.
Physicians attending Mrs pc Saullcs
expressed some doubt today as to
whether She could withstand tho merry
Gus strain incidental to her cNHmina =
ton en- the witness stand and they OK
pressed tho fear she might collapse. II
is believed it will be the end OF the
week before the case is placed in tho
hands Of tho jury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
TROOPS OF GEN. D|Az MORE
THAN HOLD own ON pave
INVADERS SWITCH OFFENSIVE
Teutonic Attempt to Cross Piave on Pontoons Re-
suits in Wiping Out of Boats and Men-Italian
Artillery Distinguishes Itself-S h in g at
Pave Mouth Can Be Heard at Venice - First
Army Repulses Enemy on Asiago Plateau

In the Italian theatre the troops OF
Gen Diaz are more than holding their
own against the savage attacks Of the
Austro-Germans from the region of
Lake Garda eastward TO the upper
reaches of the PiaNe river.
After last weeks severe repulaes
heavy casualties, the invaders have
switched their main offensive to the
Asiago plateau sector, but here also
they have been held hy the Italians
without the gain os 4 yard Of ground,
Attack has been met with counter at
tack and In addition 10 inflicting heavy
casualties the Italians also have cap
turcd two machine gun batteries. The
fighting along the Piave river from the
billy region to the Adriatic has been
enemy attempted to cross tho river ON
pontoons he was wiped out by the fire
Of the defending artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
TROTZKY SAYS ALL
WORkMEN DESIRE PEACE

Petrograd. Nov. 25,-Leor Trotzl1y. for
eign minister in the Bolshevki cabinet.
has sent note to the diplomatic repre-
eentatives Of neutral powers in Petrograd
according 10 the official news agency, in
forming them of the measures taken by
the government to obtain an arnisticc.
The note adds;
The contamination Of an Immediate
peace is demanded in all countries. both
belligerent and neutral. The Russian
government counts on the firm support OF
workmen in all countries in its struggle
for peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
WALDO MAN SWEPT
ROM POWER BOAT

.'o'r~t Me. Nov oi.,Captain
'"-N Nelch nf Wald formerly Of
'Dmcr "Goldenrod, was drown
'''u 10 YACHT "Wanderer' near
'rN"s some miles from Cam
\ NJ. Sunday.
"N' m Wcl"h. in company with the
"''" Maurice Towle and Elmer
'a'"n Of Belfast. left this port some
.'h dHtuc the night for Boston, and
i'n"" reached Eelfast this after
'"' ttt Towlc ana Mason, who had
zen bolnw came on deck at \. NJ
~ found Wcich missing.
'h '0" darkness they were unable to
any clue a. to what had happened,
''' have no idea as to how long he
fF ave been gone. Tina Wander
: f"-foot auxiliary.
apiaW Wclch was q MAJ between
"hd 81 Years Of age. and for many
'"fs N7S heon a licensed captain He
survived by his wife and three
llireu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26

they swept forward in charge and
were among those who drove back the
enemy IN one Of tho fiercest attacks
IN another case an explosion al
most buried one Of the mountain bat
tefles IN debris and Killed the cap
tam The AuStrlans tried to occupy
the position over this buried battery.
But the hatterNmen first drove The
enemy back, then dug out their guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
SMELLING CAN Be
HEARD IN VENICE

Venice. Nov. 2i.-tBy the Associate
Fress). The sound Of the Smelling at the
mouth Of the riavc continues to hc heard
IN Venice, but the first fears Of the small
part Of the population remaining hay.
been considerably relieved as the Italian
forces offer steady resistance along the
line OF the river
An enemy airplauc raid took place yes
terday, number of bombs being dropped.
Two exploded ii thc cemetery. wrockIng
some Of the ton,bs Others fen il TN
water basin in the square Of san Marco
and the Grand Canal and one near the
railway station without doing damage.
Gardiner near Maestro, me land station
of Venice. but did little damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
BUMPER CROPS
Corn. oats and Potatoes
Throughout World
g Suaar 6sets and Tobacco Also
Maze Record-Wheat. Rye and Bar
~ all Below Five-Year Average

ou, Nov Bumper world
m, oats. potatoes. rice, sugar
..'s 4Hu 'hacco for Tins year are shown
u'''> rompilcd 10y the Information
't' Agriculture a Rome made
''tN' h} The department OF asri-
Nn,,t- rye. barley and flax seed,
''.'- n1Vc fallen below the tive-ycar
-. production from 1911 to 1915.
.l.tiou ~ wheat in u countries,
Wool j the Central Towers, will he
+" asheIs $40 per cent. OF the
"'-.tH average. Corn raised Will
' ".Gl2oon@N bushels. which S
'' ,. ont. greater than the average
'"H Ter the last five Years. Other
I. estimated as follows
-. N s'oM hIsheis. - . per cent.
H'., n o"o ~ bushels &c per cent.
'.. d. no oa bushels. 1889 per cent.
' fr ono bushels, 1l5.5 per cent.
.,.' .ocl ?e Noo.ono bushels. SOS per cent
t'r. 90 ona. 900 bushels. l1c4 per cent
u,ets jonoooOo short tons, 1865
PEN" 'l9so"Nca pounds, 1905 rer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
Proposition Is Dangerous

Geneva, Nov. 25,-Commenting on Lord
Cecils declaration against recognition Of
| l.enine's regime in Russia the Journal de
Gcneve says:
"Lerine never acknowledged that Rus
STA had any duties towards its allies. His
proposal of an armistice with Germany is
dangerous because If he can find even ono
Russian general TO sign this ronstrous
treason with him the agreement probably
would result in the release Of one million
German prisoners against the Allies"
The paper suggests that II T.enins is t.
he bought. the Allies should buy him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
BL00DHQUNDS HUNT
MEN CAUSING TRAIN
WRECK KILLING TWO

Henrietta, Okla Nov Steel
bars chained to the rails caused the
deaths Of two trainmcn and injurics
to three passengers and another train
men today when The ST Louis and san
Francisco Express, travelling at high
speed, plunged into the obstruction 10
miles west of here.
Engineer Was Killed
Engineer J. :. Robertson stayed with
bis engine and was killed
y posse Of 100 shcriT's deputies and
home guardsmen searched the sur
rounding country with bloodhounds for
the men who caused the wreck, but
found no trace of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
!EUT0N ATTACKS
HAVE ALL FAILED

Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy, Nov. 25.-tBy The Associated
bress'.-Strong enemy attacks with
artillery preparation continue through
out the day along the whole extent Of
front between the Brcnta and PiaNC
rivers. but the enemy gained no ground
and all his attacks failed
The lighting, while severe. was not of
that Nhirlwind character of the last
two days and both sides arc engaged
IN rc-organizing their positions on The
shifting front ard taking moment
2ry respite from the tremendous strain
Of the last few days.
Another enemy attempt to cross the
Plave on pontoons resulted in the Mip-
ing out OF the pontoons and the men.
Further details Of the ferceness Of the
recent fighting in the north were given
TO the correspondent by an eye witness
returning from the battle line who al
so told of many instances Of daring by
regiments. batteries and individuals.
Artillery Distinguishes Itself
The Italian artillery has especially
distinguished itself. IN the fighting
around Meletta DAventi q mountain
the infantry. Every officer Of the
battery had been killed except the
captain. who was badly wounded.
While bleeding on tho ground he call
ed two gunners, ordered them to set
up the wreck Of the remaining gun
and directed them to fire from this
point. The last seen OF him was on
the ground behind this piece.
Two other batteries were brought
into action yesterday morning. The
enemy fire was 50 fierce that a. whole
battery was nearly swept away. As
the captain was killed his place was
taken by lieutenant. When the n st
gun was destroyed in storm Of shells.
the few sunners about him seized their
bayonets and joined the infantry as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-26
LEN|NE SEVERELY REBUKED
TOLD PEACE PLAN IS BLUNDER
Now Declares He Did Not Contemplate Separate
Peace and Would Communicate with Allies Be-
fore Signing Treaty for Armistice- Krylcnko
Says German Proletariat Stands with Russia

Petroerad. NOV. 23.-At a meeting of
the Central Executive Committee Of
the Workmcns and Soldiers Deputies
tonight, the Bolsheviki Premier Len
inc, replying 10 criticism directed
against the order that the soldiers
open negotiations for an armistice,
which order a wounded soldier termed
4 great blunder on the part Of the
Council Of National commissioners.
explained that the order was issued in
the desire to combat the counter revo-
lutionary tactics Of Gen. Dukhone and
other officers making it impossible for
them to prevent the opening Of neco-
tiatiOns. This, lie said was in keep
ing with the policy Of the democratic
government that tie masses them
selves act since the bureaucratic, civil
and military were destructed. lie
pointed out that the soldiers are not