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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver G. Locke are en-
loving a sojourn at Seal Rocks, having
gone yesterday. ,,,
They are occupying the Breyman sum
mer home and will spend the greater
mart of August at the beach.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-04

DIR. NJ. E. Pomeroy who, with her son
and daughter-in-law, DR.. and Mrs. Ray
Pomeroy, has been in New York and
elsewhere in the east for the past few
arrived home Thursday night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Eldridgc
will leave tomorrow for a two weeks
motor trip to the Sound cities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-04

Miss Ida Simmons left Thursday foss
Cannon Beach. joining her uncle ane
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Wells, ana
her fianee. Joseph. Rieg, in Portland,
She will pass several days at me
shore. returning Tuesday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Harry f. Clay went to Portland
this morning for the day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
KlNTYRE

Miss Hart and Miss Parzek visited
IN Wishek over Sunday.
Mrs Hadlel was i'll the first Of the
week and Mls. RObt. sisco taught her
rcom Mrs. II, wood taught the prim'
airy room Monday during Miss Pari-
zek's absence.
Mrs. ). j. Ryan and children Of Els
marck visited over Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. L. H. Sisco.
The W. c. T. U.I will meet with
Mrs. Steil Saturday afternoon Nov. 3.
At this meeting the report of the dele
gate to the state convention will be
given and other business will be trans
acted. All members are requested to
be present and everyone is cordially
invited to attend this meeting.
Dan Cupid has been busy around
here-Minnie Nelson and Martin Stan.
lev were married last Tuesday and An
ME Hanson and Carl Kleppe were
married Saturday. = - .'1H'%
The Halloween program for the
benefit of the school will be held Nov.
Saturday evening. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mitzel had the
heart rending experience Of waking
up one morning and finding their baby
dead in bed. The little one was all
right about O'clock q. m. when his
mother got up and gave it bottle OF
milk: The sympathy of the whole
community is extended to the bereav,
ed parents. ~. ~.
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q. ~ T..
and took OF. G load Of lumber and
storm sash for Fort Yates parties.
Anton Engel visited Mclaughlin on
business last Thursday. g.~ ,u
J. II. Kronberger, one of our pros
porous farmers, is busy hauling, out
lumber this week for new four room
cottage to be built, on his place west
of town. e, ,.iaa u,.yr g!.,snr8,
Mr.. John Frank, of Mound City, s.:
Oak, is having a house built on his
farm southwest Of town. the work. be-
ing done by Geo. Stebbe, also OF
Mound City. Mr.. Frank has bue re-
Gently purchased this land and will
move here with his family as soon as
his buildings are completed.
Judge McBeede, Jim Hokanson and
Banker Jaco oson OF Fort Yates spent
few hours in the coming metropolis
Of Sioux County last Thursday. Bank
err Jacobson is at the head of the Lib
erty, loan bond sales for this county,
which was the purpose Of his visit
here, and did not find any slackers
among our citizens.
The Citizens State bank heads the
list of Liberty bond holders in this
vicinity. having subscribed $1,000.
The following have each purchased
$50 bond: Mrs. A. w. Merchant, Mrs.
&C. e. Langbein, B. IL. Smestad, C. G.
Marsh and. Andrew Lind. ..
Reports from over the state show
that North Dakota has Over-subscrio-
ed its six million allotment of Lib
erty bonds by about four millioA Iol-
lars. We believe this is record very
few states will beat. Who says North
Dakota isn't patriotic? .
County Surveyor j. w. Farmer re-
turned Saturday from Fort Smelling
Mr.. Farmer has been in training at
the officers training camp there for
the past two months. r.
The new elecator being built here
for Winter, Truesdell, Ames; Co., of
Minneapolis, is nearing completion.
The strong winds the past week have
kept the crew from working on the
cupOla steady, but it is all enclosed
now and in a very short time will be
in running order The local manager
is expected some time this week.
Three cars of flax have been ship
ped from Selfridge thus far this sea-
son. H. Erbe, Mat. Garfield and L. f.
York each having shipped one car.
There are still thousands of bushels
threshed and lying in granaries await
ing the completion of the elevator.
There will also be hundreds of tons of
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
! SOCIETY J
Thursday Musical Club Gives Splendid
Interpretation of Bohemian Girl
! 3;;(d1l1)

The presentation Of symposium of
Balfe's bohemian Girl last evening
in the Auditorium. preceding the read.
ing from David Copperfield by Walter
B. Trip, fulfilled every expectation.
The work of the club was very COM
mendable. especially on the choruses,
which were sung with spirit and
artistic finish. The stage settings, al.
though not elaborate, were most ef.
fective and gave a pleasing back.
ground for the gypsy scenes. ?, The
choruses were directed by Mrs. A. G.
Jacobson president iof the club, and
formerly supervisor of music in the
local public schools Mr.. Marquis was
the general director and took the role
OF the Gypsy Chief.
Mrs. H. H: Steele sang the role of
Airline, daughter of Count Arnheim,
and the sweetheart Of Thaddeus, Q
Polish exile, and gave as her iprincipa
number, Il Dreamt That'I Dwelt i
Marble Halls" Mr.. Reynolds of Ma
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
sELFRIDGE

DR.. Bennett of Mclaughlin. was a
professional caller between trains
here last Wednesday. a,"5&
Mr. H. B. Sturtevant CT Lakota,
spent few days here last week, Wis
iting at the home of his daughter,
Mrs F.. Il. Redman. ts,3..,
Miss Helen Craig left for her home
at New England Saturday Miss Craig
has been keeping house for her father,
Mr.. A. C. Craig. who is putting up
some good, old Sioux county hay, to
De shipped to New England for his
stock ranch near there. s
Messrs. Davis and Kaiser are haul
ing baled hay into town this week, for
shipment to New England. The hay
is being piled up near the depot, pend
ing the arrival of cars ~
Art Payne was in town Saturday
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dan sang the role of Thaddeus, giving
as his big number, "The1 You'll Re-
member Me-" Mrs. Arthur Bolster
sang the role of the Gypsy Queen, CIV
ing pleasing Interpretation of Bliss
Forever Past" One OF the most ef-
fective parts was the trio Through
the World l Would Fly sung by Mrs.
Steele, Mr.. Reynolds and Mr.. Marquis.
George Humphreys sang the beautiful
baritone solo, The Heart Bow'd
Down." Little Miss Helen Steele add.
ed considerable to the production by
her dancing. Much credit is due to Mr.,
Marquis and Mrs. Jacobson, directors,
This evening the club will give a
recital presenting Mrs. J. "A. Graham.
Mrs. Bolster, Mr.. Marquis and Mrs.
Steele, vocalists; Mrs. Bauer, plan
list, and Mr.. Mcdonald, violinist They
will be assisted by Miss Ruth. Arnold
of Chicago, who will give an exhibit.
ton of interpretative dancing. The
lecture by DR.. Strayer will follow the
program,
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Educators Gather at Festive Boards
To Renew Old, Friendships; Yells Given

Grand Forks; vice presidents, H. c.
Fish of Minot, Emil Sc0w OF Bowman.
o. P Hollis of Fargo, H. G.sArnsdOrf
of Valley City; secretary-treasurer. B..
c. B. Tighe, Fargo. The guests includ-
ed G. Arnsdorf, E. P. Grain, B. G. B..
Tighe, A. p. Hollis, Mrs. A. P. Hollis,
X. r., Chandler, Susan Mccoy, Fred
Spaulding, Helen M. Carr, Mott; Judge
and Mrs, A. A. Bruce, Miss Cornelia
Pickett, Miss Glenn Bruce, Bismarck;
Mr.. aand Mrs. J. B. Brown, Bismarck;
Irene Haley Webb, Wilton; Lee r.
Axtell,' Underwood; Aagot faaea,
Shcrbrooke, and Alta. M, Pond. Bis.
i J. ~ Glendale Normal.
President X. M. Black of the Ellen
dale Normal presided at the luncheolf
given by representatives of that
school. President Black gave one of
his ever welcome talks to that repre-
sentative body Of educators. A, num-
.ber-of7 toasts were given by the guests
who numbered 20. Covers were laid
for Pres. r. NJ. Black, Prof. Ackert,
,supt. Matte Crabtree, Miss Lulu
rotts, Attorney F.. l.. Graham, Miss
Ethel Sanders, Edna Mae Harris, Prof.
L. b. Fields Miss Frances Mallory,
Supt. Adrian Williams Supt Bosch.
man, Supt. Viva; Supt. McKenna, Prof.
Blumey, Prof. Hathaway, Prof. DER.
son, & Mr., Fritz Peterson, Mr.. Fred
Wall, Supt. S. R: Eilert, Tildo R.
Natwick. J., y.
The Publicity Film Company Of Bis.
marck will show in moving pictures
the great pageant staged last June at
Valley City in honor of the 25th ami
versary of G. A. Netherlands presiden.
cy OF Valley City Normal. following
the banquet. this evening in the Pres
byterian church chapel held by the
Valley City students. Friends Of the
school are asked to view the pictures.
Carlton College.
Fourteen representatives of the
Carlton college Of Mortified, Mimi,
met in the McCabe church at noon to.
day and enjoyed the annual luncheon
Of the alumni of this state. E. r. Ed.
wards of jamestown presided and a
most pleasant hour was spent in re.
newing old friendships NJ. E. Nugent
and Harry E. Emery had charge of
the arrangements. Covers were laid
for Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr.. Nu-
gent, Mr.. Emery, Mamie H. Hoppin
of Garrison, Ruth Moore, Bismarck;
Genevieve Stearns, Bismarck; VIM. B.
Thomas, Jamestown; Mrs. w. B.
Thomas, Mrs. NJ. J. Kernall. formerly
Miss Pearl Keene of Fargo; F. f.
Mr.. and Mrs. ~ c: Macdon-
aid, Bismarck, and Morris"J. .Kernall.
Other Reunions Planned.
The North Dakota Agricultural col.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
FORMER BISMARCK GIRL j.
PASSES AWAY IN N. Y.
Mrs. Mary Hancock Otis Dies in HON..
Of Sister sthis Morning.

Mrs. Mary Hancock Otis Dies in Home
Of Sister this Morning.
Word was received today by Mrs.
John Homan of Fourth street, of the
death of her cousin, Mrs, Mary Han
cock Otis, aged S1,swife Of G. S. Otis
OF Miles City, Mont, this morning in
the home Of her sister, Mrs Eugene
Combs of Rockville Center, N. Y,
where she had been since last August.
She had been i'll for over four years
and her death was not unexpected.
Mrs. Otis was we'll and favorably
known in this city where she spent
her girlhood days. She came to this
city to make her home with her aunt,
Mrs. Mary Dolan OF First street, when
out eight years old and resided here
until her marriage to Mr.. Otis four
years ago. Her winning personality
won for her large circle of friends in
TINS Guy who mourn her untimely
death. She was a member OF St.
Mary's prO-cathedral.
Mr.. Otis is expected to pass through
this city this evening en- route east.
No arrangements for the funeral have
been made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
Indians Princess Il Charm Bismarckers
Friday Evening With Cadman's Songs

american, history has req. iueu .ue
interesting lives Of two Indian women,
Pocahontas and sakakawea. Noted for
their bravery, but it was left Tor the
twentieth century to produce an art:
list who has charmed American audi
ences from coast to coast: Princess
Tsianina, daughter of one of the last
chiefs of the Creeks in Oklahoma, will
appear in concert here with Charles
Wakefield Cadman Friday evening in
the Auditorium, interpreting the Cad
man songs, which are built around the
Indian folklore and music. While in
the city she will visit the state In
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dian school, So great a favorite is she
with children that Mrs. w. F. Cush-
ing, local manager, has arranged, to
reserve the first three rows in the
Auditorium for them. Mr.. Cadman,
Princess Tsianina and Mrs. Cushing
will arrive in Bismarck tonight and
will be guests at the Grand Pacific
while here. The Princess Is arrang-
ing to go to Lodge Grass, Mont, fol-
lowing her appearance in Grand
Forks, to pose for the Northwestern
Film company for special picture.
Flattering offers have come to her
from various film companies.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01

Reunions and alumni 9iluncheons
marked the social activities OF the edu-
Gators of the state gathered here to
attend the N. D. f. A. meeting. In
three different parts of the Grand Pa.
cific hotel reunions of the MinOt Nor.
NAL, Glendale Normal and the Univer-
sity of WiscOnsin,lwere held at noon
today. Educators from all parts Of
the state, gathered around the festive
boards to renew old friendships form
ed during the college days. Splendid
toasts, punctuated with the college
yells featured. ltThe, Carlton college
of Mortified, alumni held It's reunion
luncheon. In the, MoCabe church. dining
room. u! .i!4Hl 3Nr'N 1888 : SO s.. /,
u, Mlnot Normal. !.
Covers were laid for 20 at the Sec
ond annual luncheon given, by the
Minot Normal followers. The table
was centered withsa cluster of yellow
chrysanthemums. Hon. j. NJ. Dexine
of the state industrial. school, MaaAans
presided ~ .4t0astmaster, and t0asts
were respondedtto by Dr. A. White on
"Embyro; President Lewis Crawford
on ..sThe Caterpillar" DR.. A. G. Steele,
acting president of the M, s. N. S.
on a.The .Chrysalis" and Miss Adele
Stiehm ofHthe class Of 1916 on 1.-THE
Moth" The guest list included:
Mr.. and sM1s.sJsM. Deviney Mandan;
President Lewis n. Crawford; Sentinel
Butte; Misd tBessie JohnSon,. Mrs.. Amy
Simpson, sANinot u Miss Eleanor Brysoa,
Mnf0t; DR.. A. G.n6teele, Miss Bernice
Southey, Garrison : The Misses Nc
Donald, Turtle Lake; Miss Adele
Stiehm, Wilton. Miss Olga Barke, Will
ton; Mr.. Goddard Crosby; Mr.. ]. H.
Phelps, Crosby; a'Mr.c Bruce Francis,
Minot: Mr.. Stefhek; Alexandria; Miss
Mollie Basing, Jamestown; MIR. j. II.
Cotton, New Rockford; Mr. L. A..
White, Williston; Mr.. Darling, Bottin-
eau; Miss E.. NJ. dGill, Williston; Mr..
l.. NJ. Rockne, Renvillei county; Mr..
v. A. Lowell, Mountrail; Mrs. Wysong
Della Christenson), Bismarck; Daph-
ne Moeller,, Mr.. w. De- Wendt,, 'Minot;
Mrs. Van Fleet, Max 81 Supt:ttiC A.
Wort, Bowbells; Julia G. McDonough,
MinOt. -:4fae@Th @Tno sftH : 1..
Wisconsin "U:"nAdo ss...,
Chief Justice Andrew A. Bruce pre-
sided at the luncheon of,the Univer.
sity If Wisconsin and t0asts' were
given by O.. p Hollis of Fargo on
Service of the: ,University;" EFT
Chandler of the North Dakota uni
versity on President Van Hise; E.
p. Grain of Valley City on Ethical De.
velopment of the Tadp0le;;"" BIC. d.
Tighe, Fargo, on :'Wfsconsin Spirit"
and C. F. Bolt of Bismarck on "Remin.
i%cences.' The following officers were
elected: President, Helen McCumber,
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few days this week with flat
wheel, having the misfortune to step
on nail.
Segur Robertson, who farms few
sections southwest of town, received
truck attachment for his Peace Ship
last week. This contrivance makes Il
l-ton truck out of Ford which Mr..
Robertson will use to carry supplies
to his farm. ",s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
MASONS MEET,

A. regular communication OF BIS
marck Lodge No. S, A. F. & A. NJ. will
be held Monday evening Nov. 9Th at
1890. Business of importance to 10
transacted and work in the F.. A. de.
gree. All members are urged TO he
present. II ! 1t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Blanchard, principal of the
Buffalo school, is spending the week
end with her mother, Mrs. William
Suckow, of Avenue C.
The Misses Gaia Peters and Mar
garet Brown of this place attended
the O. e. S. dancing party last eye.
ming in Mandan.
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Eureka Visitors Here.

Few. and Mrs, Erlnel of Eureka,
S. D., are in the city visiting Rev. and
Mrs. c. A. Bremmer of Avenue C..
Rev. Bremmer, Rev. ,Ermel and Rev.
William Suckow are in futile attend
ing the district convention of the
Evangelical church Rev. Bremmer is
superintendent of this district
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
- >r,Il,y>iT-93>"

hay shipped out Of here this winter,
and depot agent is badly needed
here. This is matter that should
be taken up with the railroad COM
pany Immediately, and if we cannot
get results, probably the railroad COM
missioners can. .,...,
Chrissie Marsh, the obliging clerk
at smestad's store has been laid up
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
Dinner for Educators.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Erickson en-.
tertained last evening at a prettily
appointed dinner party in honor OF a
number OF the educators here attend
ing the N. D. E. A. meeting. Covers
were laid for ~ and the out-of-town
guests included Prof. Erickson OF the
Mayville normal faculty; Beatrice
tombstone, superintendent Of Grand
Forks county; Miss Curl Sand Of the
Grand Forks schools; Christine Reg
mar, superintendent of Griggs county.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01

New York-Velvets, soft, slinky
chiffon velvets, are tremendous favor
ties for evening wear even with debu
ta1tes, and this handsome gown of
white velvet goes far to explain their
popularity. The skirt is full and plain,
its only concession to fashion being
the softly Topped hustle Of material
at the back. 4.
The bodice is draped in a becoming
surpl!ce, and oqtliped with a cord.
80 ~ tttE ttiGDT;r y ! 40 -Irl-------1 i.
lege will banquet this evening at $50
at the Mckenzie and will be presided
over by President .Keene, Miss Aldyth
Ward Of this city Mas charge of the
local arrangements.
The North Dakota university ban.
guets in the McCate church dining
room at $50. j. w. Bliss and Miss
Jessie Mcleod are in charge of the
arrangements r
The Msyville Normal will banquet
at the First Baptist church at, $3.50
this evening. Miss Gertrude Evarts of
this city is in charge OF the arrange.
ments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
Celebrates Birthday,

Celebrates Birthday.
In honor OF the birthday anniver-
sary of Mrs. Fogerstrom a number Of
her friends rendered her surprise
during the week end at her home in
Seventh street. Ten of her intimate
friends attended and the evening was
spent in various social diversions r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
x. c. DANCING Party.

- K. G. Dancing Party. =
The nights of Columbus have an
nounced a dancing party for Friday
evening in the Knights of Columbus
hall. O'COnnor's orchestra will fur
nish the dance music and the guests
will include the knights and their
friends.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
YOEMAN ASSESSMENTS.

Owing to the illness Of Mrs. Elsie
Mcdonald, secretary Of the YCeman.
and her inability to call, mem bees are
requested to pay their assessme ITS to
r. l.. Best at the Boston store.
II | It
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-01
Haneys to Leave Saturday.

Mr.. and Mrs. J., A. Haney and two
daughters OF Avenue Z, will leave Sat
urday for the twin cities to visit Mr..
Haney's parents before going to Pres
CO. Iowa, to visit Mrs. Haneys par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Haney wille later
go to Chicago to spend the winter.
This afternoon Mrs. E. Fl. l.. Vesper-
man entertained at an informal la lch-
con for Mrs. Haney, the guests includ-
ing only few of the honor guests
most intimate friends. A number of
informal dinners and luncheons have
been given for the Haneys this week.
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To Entertain A. Cara,

- To Entertain at card-.
Mrs. Austin Logan and Mrs. J. D.
Mcdonald nave &iH.,,ae4 C..uS .or ~ 8
card parties to be. given Friday and
Saturday AFTERNOONS in the home OF
Mrs. Logan III Second street 'n@.
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Nurses Board Meets.

The semi-annual meeting o. the
board of directors of the State Nurses
association was held in Grand Forks
Monday and Tuesday with Miss Leila
Halverson, first vice president, presid.
ing in the absence of the president,
Miss Ethel Stanford Of Fargo, who is
in active service of the Red Cross.
With Miss Halverson the personnel of
the board includes: Miss Langley,
jamestown, second vice president;
Miss Minnie Traynor of this city, cor
responding secretary; Miss Frances
Riordan, Devils Lake, secretary-trea-
surer, Miss Marie Hanson and Miss
Agnes Patterson of this city.
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FOR sALE-l914 Model Ford in good
running order. $125. SOP Second
st., or Phone l44X
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All dressed up in the costume OF
the United States food administration
Miss Billie Burke, national stage fav-
Orite, uses every spare moment urg-
ing women to "Ho0verize' and help
the food conservation movement by
signing Hoover pledges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23
FOR
TROOPS ORDERED
Adiutant General Dickson Forward,
acquisitions fer Supplies to Fit
Out state Guard.

Springfield. H. March z3.-Eequf5i-
tons for supplies 20 equip $4,000 men
and aSI officers of the Illinois national
guard to prepare for possible m0biliza-
ton in case of hosGHtes with Ger
many were forwarded today bv Adult
amt General Dickson TO Major Gen
eral r. II. Barry. commander Of the
central department at Chicago
with the acquisitions went iuf0rma-
tiUn as to possible mobilization points
in Illinois. aside from those specified
i'm state military records.
While Adjuraut General Dickson
said he was without knowledge re-
gardtng probable points OF mobihza-
ti0n. ii is understood that troops Will.
i'm case of summons, me brought to-
gCLher either al Springfield or al Fort
Sheridan, Chicago
General Dickson had not received
additional instructions from the war
department today, although he is hold
ing himself in readiness to respond to
emergency action at moments
notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23


The initial phase Of the tremendous
battle which has opened tn northern
France has apparently turned iu ia
vor or the French. who are reported
TO have forced their way across the
A5Ietta river and the Crozat canal at
several points Along these water
ways the Germans elected 10 make
their first stand in defense OF la EeTa-
toward which General %ivelEe is rush
ing his advance troops ia desperate
effort To break the Hindenburg line
before the German defense Is ecnsol-
Idarea
Farther south the French are trying
to batter their way toward Laon, but
between them and their goal lie the
great forests of Cnucy and ST. 9obain.
are the comparatively meaEre adj
vances reported from Paris indicate
that the Issue is still very much En-
doubt Some ground has been gained
northeast of scissors. but rhe fact that
the French report having inflicted
very heavy losses ON the Germans
is am f1timatiou that the invaders are
holding this section in fierce
French refugees from the devastated
wilderness over which the retiring
Germans have passed add their evil
deuCa to the accommodating proof thar
pose is to give battle to his pursuers
on line running from Lille to Laou.
This means that in The event of the
French failing TO break through at
La Tere. "a further withdrawal al the
Germans is due to take place on she
British front The sharp salient run
nzng from Arras To- Cambria must he
evacuated and I'D support of this a7-
sumption. London reports explosions
and 5ucandiary fires in the district
about Arras This additional retire.
ueut would mean the evacuation Of
about 800 mora square miles OF French
territory including the great coal
mines around Lens
The whole question at present APP
pears to be whether the allies can
move their heavy artillery fast enough
SO as to strike a smashing blow AT she
Germans before the latter can elEee-
lively organize their positions MIL
Jarv critics in Paris aud London per
ueve that a few DAYS VIII decide this
question