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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
SHELL SHOPS NOT HURT
IN SIGNAL FIRM FIRE
Big Pittsburgh Concern Plans Build
ing New Plant at Cost OF
$4,000. 900

PITTSBURGH. Feb. u. - While
the machine and erecting depart
nnents Of the Union Switch q Signal
Co. were completely destroyed by
fire which swept the plant at Swiss
vale last night with a loss OF about
$4,000. 600. the shell-making shops
were not damaged.
Plans have already been made
and some Of the material is on the
way for the 100000 plant which
the company will build at once.
Hundreds OF wOrkmen were today
employed clearing away the broken
machinery from the four city
blocks which the burned section OF
the plant occupied.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-New Groom stuccO bunga-
low and six large lots 40x16S feet. also
pa acres at city limits with good house
and other buildings has fine young or
chard and small fruit. only six blocks TO
car line VIII sell cheap for cash as we
are going west. or few hundred down.
balance on payments. Call Bell 91S2.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT-MOdern steam heated furn-
ished rooms. "a ). Lafayette
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
.arger mount on - hasls.

Larger amounts on satne basis.
Compare charges above with those OF
petty money lenders and do business with
" We invite your investigation and So
llcit your patronage.
THE NORRIS PLAN OF SOUTH BEND
12O $ Main St
OPP. Court House.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
OFFICE HELP.

OUR LICENSED employment agency Is
To- Its seventh Year. 10 Has the Con
fdence OF Business Men. Every Month
We Receive More ami Better calls for
Office Assistants
REGISTER FREE With Is and Sc
cure First-Class Position
WE NEED -Steurgraphers. TypistS.
IiCtaphoniStS, Bookkeepcrs. Store Clerks.
General Ofice People, Ambitious Young
People
BUSINESS MEN-CALL BELL 29O6.
Home E1O Tor Office Assistants Free
Rerviee THE THOMAS SCHOOL Ii
'sused Employment Agency, AmericaL
Trust Bldg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Get a PoSition-Get Help
Barter and Exchange
MISCELLANEOUS TOR SALE.
FOR SALE
al A An
BTTLDTNT lIAT

BUILDING MATERIAL
Good Brick. Lumber. Windows Steel
Ceiling Vault Doors. Plumbing Piping.
Steel Etc III y. Michigan ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

DO YOU WISH TO BAvE ANY or THH
FOIL OWING WORK DONE?
CHIROPODY,
HAIR DRESSING MANTCURINS.
SHAMP0OING. ELECTR0LYSIS
Phone for Appointment
TT II r co VI 70 RI II o p"
Bell 637 18th I'll. ]. VI. $ Bldg Home 6i91.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
WISCONSIN FARM LANDS.

LANDOLOGY. n magazine giving the
facts in regard TO the land situation.
for n home or as an investment you are
thinking OF buying good farm lands
simply .vrite me a letter and say, Mail
me LAND0L0GY and all particulars
FREE" Address Editor. Iandology.
SkidmOre Land Co 'O6 Skidmore Bldg.
Marinette. Wis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
REMEMBER.

Dealings with any CT .he above
companies are guaranteed by the
Indiana Association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

l have for sale loo acres or irrigated
land in Colorado. 1t looks as well and
produces as well as any land In ST
Joseph County. New six-rOOm house,
barn. good well. All fenced 90 acres
under cultivation. balance ready for the
pillow. III miles from small town and
railroad station. Good schools and
churches. Good market for live stock
and grain. VIII sell at $500 an acre or
exchange for home property. S1.0OOOO
down. balance on long time at 6 per cent.
Take a vacation and let me show you
this farm 4. NJ Jackson. Title Bldg.
Main and Center streets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
NAMES YOU OUGHT TO KNOW

BRING YOUR AUTOMATIC SOFT VA
Ter LIt IS 70 me TO be repaired II you
wtnt them put In Al factor condition.
Wsrk guaranteed; also plumbing OF all
EiDds. Harvey L. Hager. 221 y. Scot a.
Home phone 1865, Bell 1852
watch repairers. aTley SEOws bow.
2ll y. Main st. Oliver row.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

WANTED-An all modern room bun
galow or house. for cash, what have
you? Give details. location, price, etc
Box 3. ID. ". ws-Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
OFFICE HELP.

WANTED-We viii give free combined
business and stenOgra phic course 20
some trustworthy young man who Is
willing 10 help about the college a cOu-
pie Of hours daily. Call at the South
Bend business College.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

YOU WILL PAY FOR HOME
In the next IL years whether you rent
or buy. Then why not BUY FTP
Homes in all parts OF the city listed at
this office. Prices $1,000 up 20 $S.0Oe
VACANT LOTS in desirable locations.
PRICES and TERMS to suit YOU. Call
and tell us what YOU WANT
224 Farmers Trust Bldg.
Home Phone 6640 Bell 400
JOHN c. HISS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FOR EXCHANGE.

WANTED-SOuth Bend residence prop
erty In exchange for Minnesota farms.
Describe fully in letter. Choice farms for
sale. also for cash or terms. Mrs Esther
VI. Brown, POS s. Sixth st, Sac City, Iowa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR TRADE-A small tract OF fine land
adjoining South Bend, Ind, for light
ve-passehger car Of standard make,
1917 or 1916 model new or slightly used.
Address 452 Farmers Trust Bldg Bell
Is: Home 1880.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
TIRES.
HORSES. WAGONS. CARRIAGES.

LoOK-we've just received 20 head Of
good horses and mares; years old
L 10 years old; weighs from 1000 TO
800 lbs; must be sold at once; also
some harness and wagons Lehman ana
Wallace. Toe Feed Barn. 116 Mill st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-New broom mouse, electric
lights, large basement. with or without
furnace near school, two blocks from
Visrula av. Lot 44x2O0 feet. You can
raise truck and have chickens. w. ].
O'Neil. bank. 124 ~ Main St. Bell phone
4: 1852. Home $685. Evenings Bell SAL
Home S244
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
SITUATION wANrED-FEMALE.

WANTED-Lady stenOgrapher expert
enced in general Office work desires
position i'm private Office. Apply Box
HIP News-Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-FOrty-acre farm. good FIVE
room house. 10 acres sandy loan. 80
black loan. lays level, fine location
Also 20 acres heavy land. fair buildings
property as partial payment Home
telephone 1T5. Garmire and Petro Co.
Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALES room house in good
neighborhood. gas. good cellar. Half
block 10 car. Price 81. 10000 on con
tract II sold at once. Cali and see Gen
eral Sales Co, T24 J. NJ. s. Bldg Home
phone 24s9. Bell phone 73i.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

YOUNG PEOPLE-Take up a business
course this mcath-Day or Night
SchOol-and qualify for an office posi-
ton at the South Bend Business College
C0talog and 6etailed information cheer
fully furnished. Write. call. or telephone
Bell. 551: Home. sol
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-TwO Acre poultry farm near
Pretty lake. miles from Plymouth
$500. Henry Mattern. Plymouth. Ind
LaPaz phoLe 1852
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
STORES AND OFFICES FOX RENT.

FOR RENT-Office rooms, either single
or Cnsuite; building Is centrally To-
Gated; elevator service and other modern
conveniences. Are your offices properly
kept up? Janitor service included n
rental office and everything 10 kept In
first class condition. Apply Dr. <. x.
Dean. Dean Building.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR EXCHANGE room all modern
bungalow, very convenience. fire place.
laundry, bath. electric lights, hot air
heat. etc. for a good lot in northwest
part OF city. Box 3 X. r.. News-Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-40 acres miles from city,
good TroOm house. good barn, corn
crib and wagon shed. chicken house.
windmill and tanks. 3 acres timber,
fruit and berries. 5000 VI. X. McHenry.
lis :. Main st Home 5I33: Bell 800
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
STORAGE q TRANSFER.
PERSONALS.

NOTICE-The identity Of the young man
who took the purse from the lady at
pOStoffice yesterday afternoon is known.
and I'm the event IL is returned TO owner.
matter will be dropped. Owner can be
located at POI l.. Navarro or 1913 Home
A. Vaghy Rug Co, 40 f.. COlfaX av..
will give YOU satisfactory work in rUc
weaving Win call anywhere In city.
Nice rag rugs for sale cheap. Home
5S44 Bell 81.
Page buys ladies' and gents cast off
CiCthing 123 w. COlfax. Bell phone 1856
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT room house; 2S17 W.
Bertrand St Inquire T02 w. Divis-
ion ~.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A mOoern S-rOluI house In
the best residence district. Owners
leaving city. Bell 597.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT-Modern S-room mouse with
garage Inquire 514 2. wash Ave.
Home phone S653
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FARM LANDS.

FOR SALE-By owner, 40 or so acres
near city, good soil. buildings. timber
and extra good location. Priced reason
able. Call County 96T1 Bell.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT-Iouse at SO W Colfax av..
; rooms with bath. Hot and cold
water electric lights, gas and furnace.
Inquire Of Harry \. Lundy, Crown Serv-
ice Co. Bell phone 743.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
PRAIRIE FARM.

so acres. level black land. good fences,
wheat, clover, 6la miles from South
Bend. good road, good buildings. wind
pump. stock tank
BEST BARGAIN IN THE COUNTY.
II. Z. 5l11. A. q. EOigt Mgr. B. p. 432
Central Realty Co. go 5. Michigan ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
CCHFnUTE 4.

SMALL LOANS AT REASONABLE
RATES.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENTING five room houses SO
and S13. f. j. Kline. I24 v Main st
Home phone Gao, residence 1850
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT-One half Of double house
S:9i3 W. ColfaX av; Ave rooms with
bath. Rent $1,000. Inquire of Harry A.
Lundy. Crown Service Co. Bell phone
743.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

OFFICES TO kENT-In new Conserva-
tive Life Bldg. Strictly modern.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT Two eight room houses.
modern except furnace, ST. aid Sl4
near Ina. Bell 42j4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-At a bargain. fine house on
Nistula av., South Bend. less than the
building would cost. Stark Realty Co,
Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-House and lot on Milton ST.,
South Bend. partly modern, corner lot
Cash paymeLt balance on long time.
Price $3.50. Stark Realty Co, NIisha-
waka. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

EEMAsE hELf w AMI
N ANTED- StrOLg girl or middle ged
woman 90 do homework. No wash
fuES- SIS J.. ColfaN ay.
WANTED-A maid for hospital Call
Epworth hospital
WANTED Piano player. Apply C-112
News Times
WANTED An experienced lady In Civ
Ing baths ard ma ssages In q new bath
house just started, state SALARY. expert
enCe. give reference I'm first letter Ad
dress l. ID. G.. News Times
WANTED Ladies 20 send for family
washiugs and dainty lingerie 10 the
Home laundry. All work guaranteed
douc 10y hand. Cali Home phone 1910
gtE y Michigan ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

" ANTED-TO buy a safe or safe cabinet.
must be In good condition. Box H-46,
News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED.

WANTED-AutOmObil for painting in
our new paint department. Hlnkle No
tor Car Co. Home phone S029, Bell 233S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
LOST AND FoUND.

LOST-Brown leather trayelin~ bag, left
Ia roadster 40 2Wh Century Garage
Finder please return 10 garage and re-
Ceive reward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
WATCH REPAIRING.
WELL SUPPLIFs.
EODAR sUPPLIEA

Ct. IL nor handling a complete supply
OF hOdaks and Kodak Supplies OF every
descri. fion- We Will sell you any thing
in tue picture taking line and also ae'
velop your hlrns quick
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
FOR RENT-HoUsEs

FOR RENT House of seven rooms
furnished. partly modern. for $50 per
month Can evenings at 1913 :. Leer 81
or phone Bell 1872
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
THE MORRIS PLAN co OF sOUTE
O.. BEND.

CHARACTER is THE BASIS OF
CREDIT"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-Lot OF household goods and
piano. Cash or payments. Home phone
6117; Bell phone 1746
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT Furnished rooms 3O1 y.
Lafayette 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-Furniture. dining room set.
book case, art chest, gas range, porch
chairs and brass bed. Bell j97.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR SALE-All kinds of household goods
tools. etc. 80 s. Michigan st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. suitable
Tor two. 2l7 y. Main. Home phone
1916
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
Statesmen WANTED.

WANTED-Good, energeJ.r young man
60 act as salesman and collector; must
he able tO furnish reference from last
employer and be hustler Apply 30 :.
Main ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12

FOR RENT-Nice large room with board
for two. modern I'll ". Washing
Bell so
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-12
SITUATION wANTED-MALE.

WANTED Position on farm by year for
married man. experienced. sober. refer
ences furnished II. =. News-Times
WANTED-S Situation. by two young meh
20 do chores on farms handy with
cattle. Apply 1924 5. Kendall ST.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
Use of Grenade Revived and Highly Developed Present War

IL exposed and in line with arrows
on the body OF the grenade, and
then removes the safety zap. Then
the dstonator Is placed into position
on the side of the grenade and given
a turn to lock into position In the
studs provided for IT
The tail is then unwound from the
handle, the cap 10 replaced and
turned to IRE position. the safety
pin locking the detonator plunEer is
withdrawn, and the machine IL
ready to throw.
The soldier IL instructed TO throw
u at an angle OF not less than
'hirty-nve degrees with the ground.
both to give Il the required range
and to insure the machine hitting on
Its head and nrinE from the impact.
1t may be thrown under or over
handed.
The soldier is told to be sure that
,hs thrss-foot tail does not become
sntAngled with him or any other OBJ
Isct as II leaves his hand
In actual service the machine II
always ready-unwindlng the tail.
Withdrawing the sAfety-pin and
turning the cap to Fire" being all
that Is necessary.
The bursting charge OF lyddite 10
sufficient to blow the steel head into
bits and kin mon standing close by
II. The explosive IL similar in its
action to Euncotton, but Is made OF
cRrbolic acid and nitric acid. being
% a form OF the better known pic
ric acid The French melinits and
the Japanese shimose are similar
explosives under another name.
The grenade differs from the old
type In that IL Is htted up with per-
cussion cap or detonAtor, sensitive
to shock. to explode on impact with
anything after II II set to Fire"
while the bursting charge, due to
the great imp ovement In eXplo-
sives. is ave or six times az power
full. weight for weight, as the old
fashioned black powder formerly
universally used in missiles OF this
character.
The trench fighting In Belgium
and northern France has shown the
full effectiveness OF these miniature
bombs. and II Is not unlikely that
tho soldiers OF Uncle Sam may hnd
themselves INDUCING now and
then in the gentle art OF heaving
an Internal machine full OF high
explosive across a few yards OF
ground instead OF learning how to
hit things at 1000 yards with the
out-ot-date rine.-Ths Scientific
American.
1917. Auun . Co! Otis y. WSod.l
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

OF the crew. or destroying some
vital part Of the mechanism. The
net result Of the concentrated ar
tillery and machine-gun are was
merely the cleaning on OF the
camouhage paint here and there.
exposing the bright steel plates.
in the majority Of cases.
Service aboard q tank Is any
thing but a sinecure. 1t Is fully as
trying and as dangerous as the
work OF the aviator or of the subma-
rins hand During actual combat Il
IL said that the crews suffer
greatly. Machine gunnerL Rrtil-
lerymen and engineers have only
the space absolutely necessary for
carrying out their work. and only
such peepholes and loopholss as are
positively required
The commander OF the tank sits
under one OF the turrets, and has .
view of~the battlefield through a
narrow slit: and his spirit. his
nerves. his muscles. and his skill
are the very life OF the tank. When
the tank IL put out OF action; when
It meets obstacles; when IL Nights
the ensmy-these and many other
The Washington times., 1917-08-12


Back in the days OF the Hu11
loadinE musket, used by the armies
=, 81. vorld a vas not surprising
oommon
10 ma the n0no
use. With the gun As $40" 70 IoAo A
9 modern coast defence gun OF
,.r1.,, ala. NJ l,ttle mower. inaccu-
r.,
F~'e' anu useu an
prived Il Of half its possible use
fulneaa' the hAho sreh@Ss a.
instrument 'h'
iANoraoly win the inu' !"
ing the gentlemen on the other sios
of the argument as uncomfortable
o..,hI.
s.
IN those 9ASS t"e manu-
was merely hollow Iron shell'Witn
q fuse that the ErsnGdisr lit from
b,. ,Iw,v, Glowing match: then Il
- ,,. :,
was iOh'eO INV IN
persons not agreeing with his gov
eminent Sometimes Il was nicely
,,-,.A .,h'wh., a. ,,r,.d 4, i.f,
consiosFAONs gap IN i's I'm eoiA'e
nslGhbOrhood. At other times its
targets snuffed out the fuse. or
else picked II DIP and heAVsd II
back to Its ssndsrs-which was
manifoStly not playing the game
fair. Inside the shell, Of course.
rspossd G'quArtsr or half pound OF
black powder, which IL quite SUI
fcient to distribute jagged bits OF
cast-iron casing with considerable
celebrity.
.rA-rs nm urr- ru.~crD
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

Eentlemsn's home in the ground and
seeking him out.
The British hand grenade. a large
number OF which they had IN ser
vice when the war broke out. con-
sists. first, OF a piece OF cane with y
metal head on Il, containing the
bursting charge OF lyddIte. and the
detonRtor or exploding arrangement
20 act when the grenade strikes.
The handle and head are sixteen
inches long over all
Attached TO the end Of the cane
handle Is n three-foot bit OF cloth
the tail-6to make the grenade ny
true and insure that II strikes head
first on its dstonAtor, after which
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

the cute little AFFAIR takes care OF
husband those around ~.
The grenade. with its istonAtor
and its safety devices to prevent
premature discharge in carrying II.
form quite a complicated and eI-
pensivs bit OF machinery.
BUSINESS OF THROWING.
Normally the machine Is carried
by a hook. handle downward. at
the soldiers belt Vhsn the time
seems ripe to transfer It's affections
to the other fellow. the soldier I'M
hooks II from his belt. turns a cap
at the head OF the grenade until the
word Remove" painted on the cap.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
TANKS RANK FIRST AMONG
NEW INVENTIONS FOR WAR

It made its way without any Appre-
ciable delay. leaving in Its wake a
trail OF crushed and broken treeA.
The frst Impression one gains
upon sxamining one Of these ma
chimes n that the tank. not unlike
the submarine, 10 4 veritabis maze
Of levers and pipes and gauges and
control wheels. And this IL pre-
cIssIy correct: for the interior of
. land ship 10 given over entirely
to the power plant and the arma-
msnt. II 10 due to this lack OF
space and air that the crew OF q
tank 10 greatly discomfortsd during
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

oppressive. OF what material the
crew Of a tank Is made. one can
readily imagine.
The crews OF the French tanks
are volunteers. Infantry. cavalry,
artillery-in fact. all branches OF
the army are represented in this
service. And 1t Is upon these fear
less men that much depends In the
modern battle, for the tank has
proved a valuable accessory in Of
fensive operations against highly
organized positions. and much Is
expected Of its exploitation By both
the British and the French armies
in battles TO come"
Copyright. 1917. Mum Co.. Otis =. wood.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

phases of q tanks work hinge on
the skill and decision Of the com
mander.
His decision. be II noted. must
be made while the surrounding air
reverberatss with the crash OF ex-
ploding shells and the artillery and
machinegun reports of his own
armament, and while the heavy
craft rises and plunges and lurches
over the toughest terrain ever
crossed by q motor-driven vehicle.
Meanwhile the atmosphere be-
comes intolerable from want OF
fresh air. and reeks with the smell
OF burnt fuel. lubricating oil and
gun FIRE. The heat soon becomes
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

ing discovertes One OF them IL
that while u rifle OF two and a half
miles range won't hit q man with
his head anuEly down in a piS rfty
yards away. a missile cannily lofted
across the intervening space into
the pit may DO with the aid Of
gravity just what the bullet failed
to do because Of its omission to re-
spond early in the game TO the
biRndiHhmsnts Of the gravity siren.
GRENADE REGAINs ITS OWN.
The poor. nat trajectory rife has
to hang its diminished head and
confess that its very hAtness OF
flight prevents Il from curvinE
gently over the edge OF the other
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

an engagement put for this there
II no ready remedy.
There was no element Of sur
prise in the attack OF the tanks;
for the Germans, occupying all the
high positions and possessing ex-
csllent observation posts. spotted
them the moment they deployed on
the ground leading to the slopes Of
the Craonne Plateau. Furthermore,
the Germans were well aware Of
the impending tank attack. for
they had made provision in the
form Of special batteries TO be de-
voted entirely to anti-tank work.
These batteries. assisted by large
numbers OF machine guns, opened .
hot hre on the advancing tanks.