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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
WHEN DEWEY WAS AT MANILA.
We Were Then Very Close to a Clash
With Germany.

W. "StS iHen Very NtoSe 10 Siasn
With Germany.
When Admiral Dewey's fleet was In
Manila harbor In 1898, after taking the
city. the only fleet which did not sa-
Lutte our nag was the feet OF the Ger
man government. 1t was heavier. gun
for gun, than the American Its atti-
tude was SO threatening that the Eng
ltSh fleet under Admiral Chichester an
chored between the two, ready to act
1t was not the last time English and
American fleets We're To act together
IN defense OF freedom
In the Judgment and on the authoT1-
ty of one Of the few Of those then on
the ground and still living who held
high positions no doubt existed In our
fleet, our army or our civil administra
tors that the kaisers fleet had instTuc
tons to use any opportunity for action
The German government eXtorted from
Us the Caroline islands, now In Japa-
neSe hands, serious addition to our
future perils OF the Pacific.
When President Mckinley came to Il
final decision on our retel&ion OF the
Philippines he was powerfully inhu-
enced by personal message from Lord
Salisbury. not through the usual chan
nelS, that he hoped the United States
would keep the archipelago, because II
We did not this German government
would take them and general war
would follow, since Japan and Eng
land would act. | say this on the au-
thority Of my lifelong friend and for
thirty years my beloved chief on the
Philadelphia Press. the late Charles
Emory Smith, then postmaster general.
-Taicott Williams In American Re
view of Reviews.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
Visit The Boys at Waco.

Low fares in effect on the first and
third Tuesday of each month Slight
ly higher Winter Tourist fares in eff.
feet daily via the Chicago X North
Western Ry.
For train schedules and full parti-
culars apply to Ticket Agents. ALP
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Mrs. j. p Rogers, of Kimball, re-
ceived visit last week from her
brother, w. II. Newberey and family,
of Cleveland, o. They mOtored from
Cleveland to kimball coming up
through Wisconsin by way of Mari
nette and then along the Cloverland
Trail to kimball They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Rogers mother, who
will remain with her for time.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
Gard of Thanks.

We are exceedingly grateful to the
kind neighbors and friends who as
sisted as in our hour of sorrow and
whose ministrations brought comfort
to us all and take this means OF ex-
tending thanks For the many beau
tiful floral tokens are We particularly
grateful and to one aud all we extend
our heartfelt thanks.
Chas. Gutekunst and family.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Attorney Warren Foster and Dom
enic Rubatt have been busy this week
taking the census in the territory to
be taken in when the incorporation of
the city of Hurley takes place. This
is the last step in the preliminaries
attending the Incorporation but it has
been thought best to wait till next
spring before holding the election of
city officers.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Robert Fullerton, of Milwaukee, an
expert welder and boiler maker. has
entered the employ of the Hurley
Steam Boiler Works at their local
plant. Mr.. Fullerton will move his
family and make his home here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

The dance given Monday evening
for the purpose of raising money to
supply the articles for the soldiers
kits made by the ladies of the Red
Cross was well attended. A total of
S92 was realized and there was no ex-
pense connected with the affair, the
hall, music and advertising material
being all donated.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

=. smith, the dentists who have
Y al the Burton Hotel since July,
" closed their Office here and will
y q 10 their home in Indiana. The
Vi November they will start on
q ''oinoolie trip with their fami-
y so'I s"ath to Florida and after
v Of That state will go to Huoma,
" mere they will spend the win
U lHey expect to return to Hurley
~ nr1t summer.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

c. n. Cramer, of Ashland, has been
chosen as chairman of the Ashland
district, Northern Wisconsin. for the
second Liberty Loan campaign. Mr..
Cramer will have charge of Bayfield,,
Ashland and Iron counties
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Constipation, Indigestion, drive
away appetite and make you weak
and sick. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea restores the appetite, drives
away disease, builds up the system,
Natures's wondrous herbs scientific
ally blended. 35c, Tea or Tablets. -
J. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

F. 5. Dhooge, of Ashland, Deputy
High Chief Ranger OF the Catholic
Order of Foresters, will conduct the
installation of the newly elected otli-
GERS of st. Ambrose Court No. pa at
the regular meeting next Wednesday
evening. Oct. 10.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Rev w. z. Shriver, of New York
City, who has been visiting the range
in the interest of Presbyterian work
among immigrants. left Thursday af-
ternoOn for the Iron River district.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Maud Isn't 30 to 50 too old to hope
for any improvement? | should say
not one just begins to live. Take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea; you
Will be blooming fair at 80. Soc. Tea
or Tablets. j. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

The household goods of the David
Reid family were shipped to Verona
on Tuesday, where they will make
their home, Mr.. Reid being employed
at the open pit mine of the Coates "
Tweed company,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Rev. Chester H. HaTries leaves
Monday for Beloit to attend the Synod
of Wisconsin. He will go to Rock
ford to see the Hurley boys at the
eucampment.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Edward, the -year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs Anton Chiapusio, of Pence,
died last Friday of diphtheria. The
funeral was held Saturday forenoon
with burial in the Hurley cemetery.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
Hurley Presbyterian Church.
Copper st, Hurley, Wis.
Sunday, Oct. :.

Preaching Services at 1920 O'Clock
Sermon by the Pastor.
Sunday school at ll:45. Lesson
Psalms of Deliyerance Pisa, -, l2G
italian Conference on Religion. 40
W ednesday evening 1870:
WohelO Girls.
CHESTER l.. HARRIFs. Minister.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. David Powers, pio-
neer residents of Hurley. will leave
next Tuesday to make their home at
Prescott, Ar2.. where their son re-
sidAS
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Joe Seamens went to Chicago Mon
day evening on buying trip and will
also remain over and attend the
Giants-W bite Sox base ball games.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Frank Egan left Sunday evening for
asdison, where he will attend the
Diversity of Wisconsin until called
og service in the hospital corps.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

For Sale-Mrs. Annie Bill proper
ty. Lot 2, Block 9, Original plat of
Hurley. For further information in
quire of Frank Marta. 39-w2
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

F. B. Hand, who has been visiting
friends here for the past several weeks.
left Tuesday for visit with relatives
and friends in Iowa.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

parry laFaye, Steve Costello, Mat
seecor and Martin Vickers left last
~ TORT hicagO to attend the world s
u ! ponship base ball games today
tomorrow. Messrs. Secor and
sAeIs viii go to Rockford on Mon
] SAd take in the sights at Camp
81
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Are you going to earth?" asked the
star of the comet
Yes" replied the comet, land when
| get there | will tail unfold - Bal
timore American.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Ar and Mrs. Marion F. Reid re-
Mined Sunday evening from ROches-
ii, MINI, where Mr.. Reid was OPP
galed On for appendicitis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Mrs F b. Steward and daughter
Anna, returned last Saturday to their
hene at Buena Vista after 2 visit
hefe with Mrs. Stewards sister, Mrs.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Mrs. Joseph Watkins, of Fond du
Lac, arrived Wednesday for an eX-
tended visit with her mother, Mrs.
Nettle Sealy.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Ars August Custeau and Mrs. John
LaSalle, Of Duluth, visited here for a
Neek at the Joseph LaFave home. re-
larning to Duluth Thursday after
hoon Mrs Custeau is Mrs. LaFave's
mad no.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Miss Alice Cossette, of IrOnwOOd,
Aas returned from the New England
observatory of Music, Boston,
Mas, and has resumed her music
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

ghe Hurley high school foot ball
b. Will play the st. Ambrose, Iron
BOD. eleven this afternoon at the
iprIey bali park.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Robert. Andrew and Milo Erspamer
went to Superior Wednesday TO wit
ness the Billings Britton boxing
match.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
Mail orders given prompt attention
Whit MAN {
Ell PHARMACY -
DRUGS and JEWELRY
Advertise in the News.

DR.. and Mrs. COlp, Mr., and Mrs. r.
$. Clark ami Miss Bright, of Lac du
Flambeau, were Sunday guests at the
Geo. LambriX home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Fakeu Gp-At Hinkle on Sept. 10 a
\ calf about one year old; color
n red on back and white on stom-
= owner may have animal by pay
ior ITS keep and this advertise
70 Battista Sofa, Hinkle, Wis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Miss Grace Austin, who was assist
il Mr.. Harries in his range work,
II Monday night for Green Bay.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Ehas. Bonino, who has been in Cal
ernIa the past several weeks, re-
lrned Yesterday morning.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Col. Howard is among the Hurley
ties who have gone to Chicago to see
the championship baseball games.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Mrs. w c. Trezona is away on a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Webb, in
Duluth.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

F. ID. Davis, Of Escanaba, Mich, is
visiting his brother, James NJ Davis,
Cary location.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

Mrs. Chester l.. HarTies left Mon
Al night for visit with friends in
d ouis
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

For Sale House in the Germania
acation. Inquire of j. A. Emunson.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

II Perl returned Thursday morning
'Dm business trip to Duluth and
Paul.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
Phone your news items to tie News

For Sale No. Radiant Home base
burner. Phone pol.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06

.For Sale Milch cow and good work
II horse. Inquire of Jos. Gruber.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-10-06
roup-

If your children are subject to Group
pet a bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and when the attack comes
on be careful to follow the plain PRINT
ed directions You will be surprised
at the quick relief which it affords
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Secretary Of Navy Entertains for
Vice Admiral Koltchalk and Mem
bers of Russian Naval Mission.
Brilliant Dinner Parties in Diplomat
ic World Last Evening-Arrival
of Special Guatamalan Mission.

The Secretary of the Navy entertained
at dinner last evening at the Army and
Navy club in honor of Vice Admiral
koltchalk, and the other members of
the RusSlan naval mission now at
Washington. The dinner was served
IN the large banquet room which was
adorned with the Russian and American
flags and quantities of red and white
flowers.
Those present at the dinner included
Vice Admiral koltchak, Russian navy:
Rear Admiral o. o. Richter. Russian
navy; Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Benson, Capt. Irwin, Capt.
Plunkett, Lieut.. Commander Brown
Lieut.. Commander Belknap, Rear Ad-
miral Badger Rear Admiral Fletcher,
Rear Admiral Glennon. Engineer-in-
Chief Griffin. Capt. Watts, Commander
kearney. Capt. Welles. Chief Construc-
tor Taylor. Capt. McCully Rear Ad-
mira1 Palmer, Paymaster General Nc
Gowan. Maj. Gen. Barnett Rear Ad-
miral Braisted, Lieut.. Bernhard. Capt.
Smirnoff, Russian navy; Lieut. Com
mander V. V. Besior. Russian navy.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO the fol-
lowing:
Coilmore l.. Shawler Of this city and Elizabeth
NJ Hollins of bowling Green. Ky.
Andrew Smith and F. Ellen Orma
Frederick Lee. U. S. A.. and Maggie Ware of
this city.
Frank G.. Hendel of this city and Renna NJ
Haynes of University Place. Neb.
James f. Jones and Helena Smith
Charles c. Trunnell and Bessie l. Hunt
Max Lindeman of oklahoma City, Okla. and
Tillie NJ. Zelig of Portland. Ore.
Clarence f. Browning and Teresa Mclaughlin
Leo F. Lanham. U. S. A, and Mervyn f.
Haneke of this city.
Charles ". Bartele and Eva E. Freed both of
Baltimore. Md.
Keener W. Eutsler and Pauline NJ FRY. both
of Hedgesvlle. W. Va.
Thomas r. Welch and II. Ethel Bowie, both of
Pisgah, Nd.
John J. Tohin. jr.. and Mary f. Leizear
John $. Lucas md Grace P King
James Lewis Roach of Pittsburgh. Pa. and
Dora V. Grim of Woodstock, Va.
Percy LLOYD of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Barbara
V. Jordan of Bowmans. Va.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Avelynne Of 14s7 B street northeast have
returned to the city after spending the
summer at Mount Gretna. Pa.
Mrs. May sauner. who has been spend
ing the past week with her mother,
Mrs. William L. Shriver, at Reisters-
town. Md. has returned to her home in
Washington.
Rev. William A. Eisenberger. pastor OF
the Berwyn Presbyterian Church. will
arrive home this evening with his bride,
who was Miss Mabel Woodring. The
on September s, and the honeymoon
was spent at Pen Mar. Mr.. Eisenber-
ger came to Washington on his grad
uation from Princeton Seminary four
years ago to take charge of the Ber-
wyn Chapel, and a year later on its be-
ing organized into the Berwyn Church
of the Washington Presbytery was
elected to the pastorate.
Invitations for the reception to follow
the wedding tomorrow of Miss Frances
NJ. Sisson to Mr. Henry Lewis Flemer
have been recalled owing to the death
of the mother Of the bride-elect.
A beautiful wedding took place at s
O'Clock this morning in the rectory Of St.
Martins Roman Catholic Church. when
Miss Marguerite c. Beaulac became the
bride of Mr.. Arthur E. Birk1e. Only
the relatives and a few friends of the
young couple were present. Rev. Eu-
gene A. Hannah performed the cere-
mony. Miss Marie E. Gaghan was
maid of honor, and Mr.. Edgar Baker, a
lifelong friend of Mr.. Birkle, was best
man. The bride wore a smart travelling
suit of brown, with hat to match, and
a corsage bouquet of roses.
Mr. and Mrs. Birkle left Immediately
for an extended trip through New
n Or TS1a
Canada. They will return to Wash
ington the 1st of October, where they
will be at home at 81 r street north
west.
DR.. Harry A. Ong has returned to the
city. after spending the late summer
in Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. A. Berman of New
York We're the guests of Mrs Alexan-
der Wolf of Woodley road during the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wolf are
spending the week end at Atlantic
City.
Mrs. G. Nordlinser and family are at
home after spending the summer at
Atlantic City.
Miss Katherine Jeffries, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George X. Jeffries, was
married to William J. Hollwarth yes
terday by the Rev. Winfield S. Booth
OF the First Baptist Church at the
home Of the brides parents in Colling-
wood. n. j., where the father gave his
daughter in marriage. The bridesma id
was Miss May Jeffries. a sister of the
bride The best man was Thomas Roch
OF Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. and the
hower girls were Edith Schaeffer of
Washington, and Eliza beth Goss of
Camden.
Dr. ana Mrs Ahram Simon will go to-
morrow to Baltimore. where the former
will participate in the twenty-fifth ami
Versary celebration of DIR. Roseman's
ministry at the Eutaw Flace Temple.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

lon spoke in the hall of the House.
urging the appointment of a commit
tee of twenty-five. eighteen from the
House and seven from the Senate. to
act as an interparliamentary delega-
tion to join with similar bodies in
quarterly meetings.
Mr.. Bouil1on spoke English with ease
and was applauded frequently. He was
interrupted by questions many times
and was given a vote of thanks at the
conclusion of his speech. He told the
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Plans for a publicity campaign in-
tended to bring about closer co-opera-
tion were discussed at the closing ses-
sion of the annual convention OF the
Farm Mortgage Bankers Association
at Minneapolis yesterday.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
URGES CONGRESS OF ALLIES.
Vice President of French Deputies
Lays Plan Before House.

A congress of allied governments,
the members thereof to be chosen from
the legislative bodies of each nation,
was the plan placed before the House
of Representatives last night by Henry
Franklin Bouillon, vice president of the
French chamber of deputies. Mr.. Bouil-
Evening star., 1917-09-14
30cle}t,
time at the Hotel Biltmore. in New
York


Mrs. Ritchie McGrann, daughter of
Gen. Louis v Caziarc. and DR.. Francis
B. johnson, professor of clinical bac-
teriology of the Charleston, S. c.. Med
ical College. were married a Washing
ton, p. c., September IL, 1917. by the
Rev. DIR. Pierce. of All Souls Unitarian
Church. Both are of Huguenot descent.
Mrs. Johnson is the granddaughter OF
French naval officer and comes of old
colonial Virginia stock. In the depar-
ture of Mrs. Johnson. Washington
loses one of its most talented and cul-
tivated musicians.
Mrs. Burnham has returned and opened
her Apartment at the Parkwood Her son,
Gen. Burnham, is now at Camp Gordon,
Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Burnham. with her
two nieces. has joined him.
Mrs. Theodore f. Kane is visiting her
son. Col T. p. Kane. United States
Marine Corps, at the United States
Marine barracks.
Mrs. William NJ. 1ngraham. wife of
the Assistant Secretary of War, has
arrived in Washington for a stay of
several weeks with Mr.. Ingraham at
their apartment 2G29 Connecticut ave-
nue.. Mrs. Ingraham Will return again
to Portland. where she spent the sum-
mer. before taking up her permanent
residence here for the winter.
The marriage of Miss Harriet Marie
Santelmann. daughter of Capt. and Mrs.
William Fl. Santelmann. and Lieut..
Philip l.. Collins, L. S. n. r. F.. son of
Evening star., 1917-09-14

solved in three years OF war. Next
week the mission will visit the Naval
Academy. Hampton roads. New York
and Newport, r. T.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

House that the French legislature was
in ignorance Of what was going on Mt
the front for eighteen months. after
the war started.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Russ Officers Confer Here.

The Russian naval mission. headed by
Vice Admiral Koltchak, conferred today
with American naval officers on tech
nical problems which the Russians have
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Cahill and fam
lily motored to Atlantic City. where they
are staying at. the Hotel Brighton
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Miss Dorothy Levy of Buffalo, n. Y.
is visiting her aunt. Mrs. E. Hartstau of
the Kenyon apartments. Miss Levy. after
spending a short vacation here, will ston
in New York city on her way home.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mrs. Goodwin d. Ellsworth and son.
Worth Boyley Ellsworth. have returned
to their home on Girard street after
spending two months at the seashore
and the mountains of western North
Carolina. Mr.. Ellsworth Joined them at
Blowing Rock for a few days to accom-
pany them home.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

DIR. and Mrs. Mark O. Davis and fam
lily have returned to the city after a two
month vacation.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Miss Dorothy Watt of Newport, who
has been guest of Rev. DR.. and
Mrs. George Grenville Merrill, will sail
this week for France. where she is 10
work in the devastated districts of that
country.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

DIR. George T. Sewall announces the
September -, of his sister. Miss
Glover Blake Sewall, and Mr.. Jerome A.
Johnson at Adams Cottage. Annapolis
Nd.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mrs. H. NJ Robert and daughter
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey is the house
Mr. and Mrs William H. Mussey at their
home on Long Island. En- route from
Saratoga Springs, Mrs. Mussey spent
some time at Hudson, n. Y. as the guest
OF her cousins. Mr.. and Mrs Alfred A.
Benson.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs G. F. Nesbit and Mr.. F..
F. Neshit are at the Sunset Hill House,
Sugar Hill. y. II.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry W. Taft have ar
rived at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs W. Va. from their country home
at southampton to pass fortnight
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mrs. Theodore +. Kane is visiting her
son. Col T. p. Kane, United States
Marine Corps. at the United States
Marine barracks.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Rear Admiral French Z. Chadwick.
L. S N. who has been i'll for some
weeks at his Newport house was able
to be out for a motor trip Yesterday
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Mrs. G. Nordlinger and family are at
nome after spending the summer at
Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Avelynne OF 1887 street northeast have
returned to the city after spending the
summer at, Mount Gretna. Pa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-17
On 9-MiIe Front

LONDON. Aug. IA violent
and continued thrust that is car
rying British and French troops
deep into German lines In Elan
ders on a nine-mile front, a state
ment OF complete confidence from
Premier Lloyd-George and unani-
nous reflections by the press Of
peace proposals-these are the
answers turned in by the allies
today to Pope Benedict.
The st. Quentin cathedral has
been destroyed by the Germans
and numerous villages beyond St.
Quentin are in flames.
The heights about Lens are
thick with German dead, mown
down in their attempt to retake
the dominating positions firmly
held by the Canadians.
Pressing on half mile front
beyond the captured town of
Langemarck the British are blast
ing away at additional enemy de.
lenses.
The French were today holding
the important bridgehead of
Dreigrachten, despite counter at
lacks launched over the strip of
land between the User canal and
Martjevaart.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-17
ANOTHER
RAINBOW
DIVISION
tUni,ed Pres. Leased Wire,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE
second rainbow division-com-
posed of national guard troops
from each New England state,
will soon go abroad. 1t may leave
simultaneously with the first rain
bow division.
Supplies are being gathered for
both divisions and the rapidly
with which these are collected and
the availability of transports Will
determine the time of leaving.
Maj. Gen. Clarence Edward,
commander of the northwestern
department with headquarters al
Boston, will be commander of the
second division.
The New England forces col
lected for the division will prob
ably not be sent to southern camps
at all.
Small detachments OF the ma
tional guard are now moving to
southern camps. but the general
will not start for about
another week. War department
estimates indicate that the last
of the guard camps will be ready
by Sept. 1.