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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
PHILADELPHIA SHIP
RUNS U-BOAT GANTLET
Webb Evans Is Mate of Ameri-
can Freighter Orleans, Now
Safe in Bordeaux
LIVED IN GERMANTOWN
Grandson of Councilman and Owner Of
Atlantic City Hotel-Relatives
Show Pride

ATLANTIC CITY. March . webb
Evans mate of the America. freisnter Or
leans, which dared the Kiisers subma-
rines and steamed proudly into Bordeaux
harbor with the stars and Stripes stream
ing astern and thousands of Bordeaux citi-
zens cheering from the quays is a Phladel-
phan.
He is son of Mrs, Edith Davis Evans,
Of Philadelphia. and a grandson of the
late John S. Davis one time Councilman
from Roxborough and owner of the United
States hotel in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Davis is living in the Santa Maria
Apartments here with her mother. Mrs
Mary Davis. The eyes of both cleaned
with pride when they read of the orleans s
safe arrival and with happiness for they
had been anxious ever since the orleans
left New York for the U-boat zone.
He went away without coming home to
tell us of his plans. for he was afraid we
would forbid him to make the voyage" Mrs.
Evans explained today. THAT boy has
been bred to the sea. ! don't believe he
knows the meaning of fear. 1t may inter-
est some of his Philadelphia friends to
know that he is a mate Of necessity.
mean that he has passed all of the navigat-
ing requirements for a masters certificate.
but cannot assume that position because
he has not yet reached the age limit
Evans was born in Philadelphia and went
to the old Filter school. Seymour and Knox
streets. The family lived in Germantown.
Evans enlisted an apprentice on the
old schoolship Adams. lie took the fun
training course. being graduated with
honors. He went Immediately into the mer-
chant marine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
SEVEN U. s. SHIPS HERE
LIKELY TO MOUNT GUNS
Other American Vessels Due in
This Port Will Also Arm if
Senate Gives Order

Should the armed neutrality bill. empow-
cring President Wilson to arm and defend
against unlawful attack American mer-
chant ships, which was favorably voted
upon by the House in Washington last
night, pass the Senate guns will he placed
on the sterns of the seven American vessels
now in this port, The seven ships include
-four steamships. two barks and one schoon-
er, all of which are now loading freight at
their respective piers.
There are a number of other American
ships due here within the next week and
i'm the event of the armed act going into
effect they too will mount guns.
The American steamships now in Phla-
delphia are:
The Jonancy. recently from Leghorn
Italy. The Jonancy is at Pier c. Port
Richmond; the louisiana, recently from
Port Arthur. now at Claymont the Molde-
gard. now at Snyder avenue wharf; the
William O'Bren which is undergoing re-
pairs at the New York Shipbulding yards
in Camden.
The two schooners are:
The Frances NJ. recently from Monte
video. at Coopers Point.
The X. w. Stevens. recently from Lisbon
a the foot of Farmount avenue.
The bark is the Severn, now at Miflin
street wharf
In event of a declaration of war be-
tween this country and Germany, and in
which Austria would no doubt be involved
the steamships flying the flags of the two
countries and now self-interned in this
port, would most likely be seized and armed
These vessels are the German ships the
Rhaetia and Prnz Oskar tied up at the
Municipal Pier at the foot OF Christian
street, and the Austrian ship Franconia
now at the foot of Ontario street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
N0-LICENSE WITNESS
CONFESSES TO PERJURY
Wilkes-Barre Man Admits He
Was of Age When Served
IntoXicants

WILKES-BARRE. March 2.-Lce How
ellis Of this city, who appeared as wit
ness for the remonstrants against the sa-
loon of James Kilcoyne appeared in License
Court and confessed that he had perjured
himself iowells when first called swore
he was twenty years old He testified that
he had been served with drink in the Kill
coyne saloon. subsequently the saloonkeep-
er hunted up the marriage license Of How
ellis. which showed that he claimed To be
twenty-five years old last year, when he
was married After Howells was confront.
ed with these facts he broke down. The
Court directed that his testimony be not
considered.
Additional charges werc filed with the
Judges Today against the application Of
Joseph Fierro for bottler's license i'm Ua-
zleton. 1t is alleged Flerro sold beer by
the bottle and that he sold whisky in pints
and half pintS.
Albert Struk and Peter Jaroz, rival appn-
Cants for licenses in du Pont. presented their
claims The question of title to lease
enters into the controversy. Jaroz claims to
hold lease that does not expire for an
other year
Testimony was taken on the rule
to revoke the license Of Angelo Stella in
Plains. Testimony offered was that he sold
liquor last sunday. ON that night Joseph
MornO was shot to death and in his diving
statement declared that he had been drink
ing in the stella saloon. other witnesses
were presented who swore they had been
drinking in the saloon. Stella denied he
had his place open last Sunday. Other
members Of his family offered corrobora-
tive testimony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
MOTHER LOVE" SHIFTS
FROM CHILDREN TODOGS
Woman Who Shelters Collies
and Turns Daughters Out Sent
to House of Correction

woman said by the police to prefer
her dogs to her children was sent to the
House of Correction for six months by Mag
istrate Deitz today.
She is Mrs. Mary Felix, forty-fivc years
old. of 2032 East Gordon street According
TO Policeman Patrick McKewen, Of the
Trenton avenue and Dauphn street sta
ton. the woman turned her two young chill
dren out half-cothed and half-starVed dur
ing a recent storm. and most of the few
comforts of the house were given To four
collie dogs and pups,
Harry Heitsman thirty-eght years old,
who was calling on the woman while the
children were turned out, was arrested and
sentenced to thirty days by Magistrate
Deitz accused of dsorderly conduct.
Hungry and shvering, the two children,
Catherine, seven years old, and Josephine,
five years old were found crying by neigh
bors and taken to the police station. Their
condition is said by the police to be pitifuL
They were dirty and only half-clothed. They
have been turned over to the Society to Pro-
tect Children from Cruelty,
Magistrate Deitz, after hearing the testt-
mony, upbraded the woman for her conduct
and imposed the six months sentence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
100000 SuFFRAGISTS
READY TO SERVE NATION
Will Fill Mems Jobs When War
Duty Calls Them to
Service
CALL OFFER "EXPEDIENT"
Should Support Government Regardless
Of Policy, Mrs. Dunning
Says

Cooperation Of two million American
women is assured the Government in case
Of war by the action of the National
Woman Suffrage Association in pledging
aid to the plan by which the women would
M the mems jobs while they are away.
state and county branches of the suffragists
would be used for the purpose
Mrs George A. Dunning. chairman Of the
Woman Suffrage party Of Philadelphia.
brought back the outlines OF the plan with
her from Washington. where she attended a
meeting called with representatives from
the majority Of States, who ratified the
plan,
please note" says Mrs. Dunning to-
day, that some of the service we offer to the
Government in the resolutions adopted in
Washington are as good for peace as for
war We agree, first. to establish employ
ment bureaus for women where they may
be registered for occupations left empty by
men called to the army; second, to increase
the food supply by the training Of women
for agricultural work and the elimination
of waste, We want to urge women to grow
vegetables not only in farms. but in city
back yards. Third, we offer to conduct
classes for aliens in school centers where
in national allegiance shall be taught, em-
phasizing tolerance, to the end that the
stars and Stripes shall wave over a loyal,
patriotic and undivided people
Mrs. Dunning said that. regardless of the
right or wrong of approving the Govern
ment's course in case IL enters the war
the general consensus of opinion of suf-
fragists was, ut is expedient that we
should do so. We would hurt the suffrage
cause if we did not Let our protest against
war come when this war is over
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
COPS SAVE THREE AT FIRE
ON BUTTONWOOD STREET
Arouse Family, Carry Woman to
Safety and Lead Men From
Burning House

Quick work by two policemen early to-
day saved three persons in a $500 fire
which, fed by chemicals and drugs, sent
smoke through the store and dwelling at
400 Buttonwood street.
Policeman Ebald. of the Third street
and FairmOunt avenue station, turned in
fire alarm at 80 a. m when he saw
smoke pouring from the basement of
Maurice Berger's drug store. Then, joined
by Policeman Hamilton, of the same sta
tion, he broke down the door. The two
grOped their way to the third floor, where
they aroused Berger and Mr. and Mrs. John
=. Pressman. Ibald carried Mrs, Press
man down through the smoke and Hamil-
ton led the men to safety. Fremen put
out the flames after $500 damage had
been done in the basement and drug store.
An explosion of chemicals is believed to
have ignited inflammable material in the
basement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
SYMPHONY MUSIC TALK
Florence Leonard's Text Illustrated by
Philadelphia Orchestra Men

Florence Ieonard's lecture on Some
Forgotten Builders of the symphony" yes
terday in witherspoon Hall had special
appeal to the very large number of per-
sons who comprise the growing audiences
of the Philadelphia Orchestra. This was
the fifth of the series of eight musical
talks" given by number of public-spirited
women connected with the Orchestra AS
sociation's committees for the benefit of
the endowment fund of the organization.
Miss Leonard presented In clear and non
technical language the origins OF the SYM
phonic form of orchestral music and the
process of evolution in the early periods
before the greatness of Beethoven was
stamped upon the art form Much quaint
and unusual lore was uncovered in the
course of the text, The lecture proved one
of the most interesting and edfying of
the educational series In particular Miss
Ieonard's music talk" treated of the Mann
helm Orchestra in 1745, The musical pro-
gram, with one exception, was composed Of
works by members of that famous organi-
cation, which included among its personnel
such eminent musicians as Johann Stamitz.
Franz Zaver Richter, Anton Filtz and
Jomeli
Musical illustrations for the statements
were given by a small band OF Philadelphia
orchestra men, directed by Anton Horner
The personnel was as follows: John X
Witzemann and Louis Angeloty, first vlo-
Inns; David Dubinsky. second violin; Emil
Hahl. viola Karl Kneisel. cello Anton
Torello, double bass John A. Fischer. flute /;
Marco Tabuteau and Paul Henkelman
oboes; Richard Kruger. bassoon; Otto
Henneberg and joseph Horner, horns !;
Harry Glantz and Rudolph Engel trumpets,
and Oscar Schwar, tympani.
The next talk will be given Thursday,
March is, at 8 o'clock. In Witherspoon
Hall. where Oscar c. Sonneck chief of the
division Of music OF the Library OF Con-
gress. will discuss. with musical illustra-
tlons. .Almost Genius Guiliaums Leksu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
INAUGURAL PLANS MADE
States Military Contingent to Be in
Washington Before Sunday Morning

HARRISBURG March 2.-Pennsylva-
MAS military contingent for the Wilson in
auguration is to be in Washington before
Sunday morning. The regimental COM
manders have been left to make their own
train arrangements.
Governor Brumbaugh and his staff will
leave Saturday afternoon. Major General
Clement, commanding the division, and some
Of his staff Brgadier General O'Neil and
some of his staff, Adjutant General Stewart,
Deputy Adiutant General Beary and Colonel
l., ". Rauch will leave on Saturday.
The Pennsylvania Brigade will be com
manded by Brigadier General Price, and
will go with full marching equipment, but
without machine guns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
NORDICA ESTATE LITIGATION

TRENTON, March continuing his lit
igation for the $3.50 .000 estate Of his Wife
Lillian NordiCa Young, the prima donna
George w Young, her husband, has ap-
pealed to the prerogative Court from the
orphans Court of Monmouth County.
Young, who lives at Deal. was made the
beneficiary under the will of his wife made
in 1910, hut her sisters obtained the greater
portion of her property under her testament
of 1914 lie maintains that the Orphans
Court was in error in admitting the 1914
WILL which he holds is invalid
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
MAD DOG SHOT AT SEAFORD
Believed to Have Been Same One That
Injured Boy Recently

SEAFORD, Del, March 2.--The people
of Seaford were excited when it was re-
ported that a mad dog was on a rampage
The dog had bitten several others on High
street, the business thoroughfare, and snap
ped at every dog he came in contact with.
The dogs jaws were badly swollen. Ros-
well Wakeman killed the animal with one
shot from his gun.
The dog was a strange animal and il
is thought TO have been the same one that
last week attacked Elmer Johnson, young
est son of Captain IL, j. Johnson, and had
TO be beaten off by several persons. A
close watch is now being kept on all un-
muzzled dogs,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
EVEN CLUB LIFE COSTS MORE
"Service Charge" Made Now-Cocktails
Advance Nickel

Pity the clubman! He's got to pay ten
cents for Service" while portions of edi-
bles are reduced in size. The charge for
Service" has been an innovation at the
Union League and Racquet Club, while
many clubs have reduced amounts Of food
served.
Liquor, too, has Joined the upward
swing, Cocktails were advanced from hf-
teen to twenty cents and other mixtures
accordingly Pool and billiard tables likes
wise cost more to play on than they did be-
tQre ~ GFet " ~ yeos. n &
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
SAVED AS TRAIN RAMS AUTO
Limousine Overturned and Wrecked
But Occupant Merely Bruised

Struck by a passenger train last night on
the Glenloch division of the Atlantic City
Railroad at Broadway and King street
Gloucester, a limousine was overturned and
wrecked, but its occupant, Walter Ware, of
Westvile, escaped serious injury Al.
though stunned, he soon recovered con-
sciousness and apparently was merely cut
and bruised about the legs
The watchman at the crossing Adolph
Miller, was struck and sustained cuts and
bruises
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02


The FortnightIy Club of Wyncote will
meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs
James Henderson in Glenside. Those who
will attend are Mrs. Walter Jones, Mrs.
Elmer Garrett, Mrs Thomas Watt. Mrs
Frederick Radell Mrs. l.. Banks Selner
Mrs. Edgar Hand Mrs. william Barnes
Lower Miss Rebecca Mode, Mrs Arthur
Leyden, Mrs. A. Wood and Mrs Walter
Jones, Jr.
Mr. William Weber. of Meadowbrook
has returned from Chicago, where he has
been spending some time
Mrs, Eugene *, Plumly is visiting in Bos-
ton, Mass, as the guest of her son.in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard George
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis r. Block and Miss
Gates of Elkins Park, have left for Pine
hurst. n. c., where they will spend the rest
of the winter
Dr. and Mrs George Fairy. of wyncote
road. Jenkintown, have closed their house
and have left for Florida, to remain until
warmer weather.
Mr.. and Mrs James Turner. of Florence
avenue Jenkintown, are at Pinehurst, N. c.,
10 spend some time.
PlanS are wei ufluef way TOT "A Dls udHCe
to be held on April 23 in the Rittenhouse
Hotel for the benefit of the Rush Hospital
Mrs Walter Il. Johnson, of 2iS South
Forty second street, is one Of the promot-
ers
Mrs. l.. s. Filbert. of 453S Chestnut
street. will entertain at luncheon and cards
in the Rittenhouse Hotel on March 90.
Miss Katherine CrenShaw, OF German
town. has left for Detroit. Mich. where she
will spend some time visiting friends.
Miss Dorothy Willing, OF this city is
spending some time in Detroit as the guest
of Miss Bssell. Several informal enter
tainments have been given in her honor.
A military comedy in three acts. en-
titled "A Little Savage" will be given this
evening at S:15 o'clock in Calvary Pres
byterian Church Greenwood avenue, Wynn
cote. The cast includes Miss Helen Sliffer,
Miss Blanche Wheelock, Miss Elsie Pick
well Miss Ethlyn Selner. Mr.. Earl Bryan
MIR. Franklin Shelley Mr.. Ralph Schoble,
Mr. Oscar Fow. The play has been under
the direction of Mrs, Herbert Munsey, and
the musical selections will be rendered by
Mrs. j. A. Wood
Mrs. Schuyler Armstrong. of 20Ss Park
avenue, will entertain at a dlnner-dance
in the Rittenhouse Hotel on Wednesday
and at a bridge luncheon in the same hotel
on March 81.
The third annual dinner and dance of
the Theta Tau fraternity, of Germantown,
will be held at the home of George l.. du
Pont Kimball this evening.
The regular dance OF the Ocean City
Yacht Club will be held Monday evening
In the Rittenhouse Hotel,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Ihe Pennington Lenten Sewing Claas has
assumed its meetings again this year The
%S' % meeting took place this morning at II
Scck So1cc at the home of Mrs. Alan II. Strong
,Voo De Lancey place. Mrs. Charles IL
suaiIiston' or Ardmore, is president of the
pio.S; Among the members are Mrs
Moharu vain Meirs. Mrs Joseph Bancroft
Ms Ms =. q. Pearson, Mrs. Isaac Roberts
ienry Earnshaw Mrs. Samuel Warri-
~, .s, Mrs James S. Taylor, Miss Deborah
Wt,,'sr MRS Howard Butcher Jr Mrs
N ain S.ai0 RULER Mrs. Shapley, Mrs. Robert
smith Mrs. Edward w. Moore Miss Will
NJ mrs Chapman, Mrs. Frederick Brown
mss Eleanor Gamble Miss Edith Baily
80 w. w. Arnett, Miss Elizabeth Ober-
Sfner MISS Marion Grant Mrs CAROLYN
nepparo' nor p' Miss Lucia Warden. Miss Flea
Nj. Deahs, sS, Miss Dorothea Oberteuffer and
sew dI;" manor Arnett The members, who
o." urgently for the Emergency Aid work.
sh aIterward entertained at luncheon by
vic hostess of the day
-. class In connection with the Church NJ
y. Martin-in-the-Field Chestnut HilI. will
49, every Thursday afternoon at the
.s s,.a, OF the various members to make sur
tSa ts,Sa dressings, The meeting was held yes
lara a. tne home Of Mrs. J. Ills Ames Bal
bars ol 81 Martins lane Among the mem
ci,a.are are Mrs w. W. Gilchrist, Miss Anna
Mrs gs MRS. Aud. Mrs. Nathan Taylor
Iat,. Eagar Sheppard, Mrs. William j
s,s,.' MISS Anita Sheppard, Mrs. William
sat ana Mrs. Carl Sheppard
RAJ and Mrs. Ledyard Heckscher. of
dsa. VIII soon issue invitations for a
NJ Mner T IN honor of Mrs. Mark Hopkins and
~a stevens Heckscher. whose engagement
VII, announced recentlv. Their wedding
"ni take place in April
mr., and Mrs. Robert wetherilI. of ches-
~, nave taken an apartment at the Bar
S,s Ssm Tor the remainder Of the winter. Mrs.
h.s.ariil uneriil VIII be remembered as Miss Bar
. Reeks ago. -"
F|sener Arpstt daushtsr oe MIA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
Call Pastor to Collingswood

COLLINGSWOOD, N j., March AT
suddenly called meeting of the congrega-
tion of the First Baptist Church here
a call was extended to the Rev, Win
field 3. Booth, OF Harrisburg Pa, to accept
the vacant pulpit. For two months the
congregation has been hearing candidates,
and Mr.. Booth preached here last Sunday
An answer is expected before next Sunday
The Rev. Frank Anderson resigned January
to 60 to New, York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02
Personals

MI and Mrs, Edward Kent Leech of 394O
spruce street, entertain at dinner tomorrow
evening at o'clock. in honor of their
daughter. Miss Frances Williams Leech
slter which the guests VIII attend the
saturday Evening Dancing Class
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

The board Of managers of the Hahne-
mann Hospital Association has issued in
vitations for its annual meeting. to be held
in the Bellevue -Stratford on Tuesday morn
ing, March 10, at II O'Clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Mr. and Mrs Clarence Clark of Cedron.
Indian Queen lane, Germantown, have left
for Augusta, Ga, where Mrs. Clark will re-
main for several weeks. having taken an
apartment at the Partridge Inn. Mr.. Clark
will return this week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Miss Harriet Deaver, of 1894 Walnut
street, who has been spending some time at
Virginia Hot Springs. has returned
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Mr. and Mrs, Moncure Biddle, of Chest
nut HILL have Miss Margaret White, of
BOSTON as their guest for a week. They
WIN entertain at dinner in her honor to-
n, morrow night at the Philadelphia Cricket
Siup @ Miss Whites engagement to Mr. Ed
Nard Austin Waters of Germantown, was
recently announced
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs Beauveau Borie. Jr.. and
their daughter, Miss Patty Borie of this
city. spent several days recently at Allan
tic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

returned from Buck Hill Falls where she
had been on house party for several days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Mr.. William Mcconnell. of Germantown.
has been visiting for the last few days in
Detroit, Mich.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Miss Dorothy Willing, of this city, is
spending some time in Detroit the guest
of Miss Bissell. Several informal enter
tainments have been given in her honor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Miss Katherine Crenshaw of German
town has left for Detroit. Mich, where she
will spend some time visiting friends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-02

Mrs. l.. s. Filbert, of 453S Chestnut
street. will entertain at luncheon and cards
in the Rittenhouse Hotel on March 90
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-23
RUSSIAN
SITUATION
IS GLOOMY
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON. July 23.-while the
Russian situation again presents a
gloomy outlook. America this week is
finally getting down to the heart of
her war business. Conditions in Rus
sia have emphasized the necessity of
greater speed in war preparation here
The food and aviation bills will go
on the statute list this week, accord
ing. to present plans.
The plans for calling up drafted
men for examination are completed
A second group OF national guards
men viii be ordered out Wednesday
for training.
Differences over ship construction in
the Denman-Goethals row will be set
tied by the president
Congress is clearing the way for
revenue measures.
There is stll much tangling of red
tame haggling and much grabbing aft
or the war dollar. But more rapt
prorress from now on was officially
predicted
The Russian situation is far from
encouraging, although authorities mere
are stalking much on the aoillty OF
Premier Kerensky to save Russia from
military impotence and Internal chaos.
One point of delay in America pro-
gram lies in the national guard sys-
tenn. Many of the units called out VIII
not see camp for weeks yet, due 10
the delay in construction work. caused
army men TO charge political lnterIer-
ence with camp selection plans
over and above all other consldera-
tions. however. stands the submarine
peril 1t worries officials. II puts an
if in every plan for troops or sup
ply shipment It even puts a question
mark on the ultimate outcome OF the
struggle, many officials admit.