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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE -
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.
Ely, Mimi, July 31st, 1917.

Ely, Mimi, July 3lst, 1917.
Special meeting of the City Council
called to order at 1880 O'Clock p. M. by
Mayor Brozich.
The call was read as follows.
Ely, Minnesota.
Office of the City Clerk.
To Aldermen White, Erickson,
Eisenach, Somero, Knutson and Nc.
Curdy,
City of Ely.
Gentlemen:
Please take notice that there will
be special meeting of the city
council in the council chambers in the
City Hall at 1880 o'clock p. m. sharp,
Tuesday, july 31st. 1917 for the pur.
pose of:
l. Discussion of City Finances.
2. Hiring of drivers for sprinkler
and fire truck.
3 Public Safety ordinances.
4. Consideration of extension of
Sidewalk Construction,
By order of the Mayor this Both day
of July, 1917.
ARTHUR KNUTSON,
City Clerk.
PresenttAlderma White, Else
mach, Somero, Knutson and McCurdy.
Absent:-Alderman Erickson.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Somero that the
meeting adjourn until 2 O'Clock p. m.
Wednesday, August lst, 1917. Carried.
ARTHUR KNUTsON.
City Clerk.
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Notice for Bids

Notice is hereby given that the un,
dersigned will receive sealed proposals
until eight o'clock P. NJ, August 14th,
1917 for delivering coal from the cars
to the different buildings in the dis
trict.
The cars for the Savoy school will
be spotted near the building, and
those for the other buildings near the
depot
Proposals should state amount per
ton for said delivery, and should be
marked bids for Hauling Coal"
The party to whom this contract is
awarded will be required to furnish a
satisfactory bond for the faithful per.
Torrance of the work.
The Board reserves the right to re.
ject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board,
L. ]. WHITE, Secretary.
august 3rd and 1Oth)
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT NO. z.

l. w uOblSS % oPSSi"A iANSO
ing of the Board of Education for
organization and transaction of any
other business proper TO come before
stated meeting was called to order
by President W. A. McCurdy at four
o'clock p. m. On roll call the follow
ing members were found to be present:
Ayres. Anderson, Fenske, Chinn, Nc
Curdy and White. Absent, none.
The chairman appointed Messrs.
Chinn and Berg as tellers and in
structed the members TO prepare bal
lots for the election of president.
Six ballots were cast and resulted as
follows: G.. T. Ayres, 5; A. j. Fenske
l. Mr.. Avres was declared elected
Ballots were prepared for the cleo
tion of a secretary which resulted as
follows: Henry Chinn, 5; McCurdy /.
Mr.. Chinn was declared elected.
Ballots were prepared for the cleo
tion of treasurer which resulted as
follows: McCurdy, 6. Mr.. McCurdy
was declared elected.
The newly elected officers took their
respective chairs.and the following
business was transacted.
On motion duly carried, the COM
munication from the First State
Bank of Ely in regard to Employees
Liability insurance was received and
filed and the secretary was instructed
to look the matter up more fully and
report at the next meeting. All MEM
bers voting aye.
Communication from the Boyd
Construction Co. under date Of July
2lst and 30th were, received and filed,
and the secretary was instructed to
notify the U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty
Co. that the district was unable to
come to satisfactory understanding
with the Boyd Construction Co. and
would begin at once to correct the
various defects and would look to
them for reimbursement. All men,
bers voting aye.
On motion duly carried, the treas
urers bond was fixed at S50,0OO.00 for
the ensuing year. All members vot-
ing aye.
On motion duly carried, the proper
officers were authorized to issue orders
on the treasurer in payment of all
bills subject to discount, freight, ex-
press, telephone tolls and rent,
monthly pay rolls and the transpor-
tation of pupils as they become due.
All members voting aye.
On motion duly carried, the secre-
tary was instructed to draw orders on
the treasurer in payment of the secre-
tary and treasurer's salary for the
past year. All members voting aye.
On motion duly carried, the secre-
tary and treasurer's salary for the
ensuing year was fixed at $4,000
each. All members voting aye.
The chairman submitted the fol-
lowing committee appointments:
Committee on Schools:
w. A. McCurdy.
AXel Anderson,
L. J. White.
Committee on Buildings and
Grounds:
A. j. Fenske,
Henry Chinn.
.AXel Anderson.
Committee on Finance:
Henry Chinn,
A. j. Fenske.
L. White.
On motion duly carried, the COM
mittee appointments were approved.
All members voting aye.
On motion duly carried the board
adjourned.
HENRY CHM. Secretary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Jewish Armies conscripted

On the approach of an enemy the
Jewish army was recruited by a con-
scriptiOn made from the tribes under
the direction of a mustermaster, by
whom also the officers were appointed.
The army was divided into thousands
and hundreds under their respective
captains plumbers 81; IA; Numbers
2:34; II Chronicles 1855; 26:12).
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Safety First,

"NOra," said the mistress, ''this is
my most expensive china. If you
break a plate in this set 1t will be
equivalent to your dismissal"
"Yes, mum. I understand. Might
suggest, mum, that you keep them
pieces locked up where I can't get al
'em?'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Common ExperIence

"No man knoweth what the morrow
will bring FORTH" said the melancholy
person.
"Stuff and nonsense!" replied the i'm.
pecuniOus citizen. 'Have you never
raced all over town trying to borrow
money to meet a note that falls due
on the following day?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10

The president of a bank, when asked
by young clerk how he could distin-
guish the counterfeit bills from the
good, said "Get familiar with the good
bills, and you will recognize the bad
bills at sight" Here is vast volume
of general wisdom summed up in a
single sentence.-Christian Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Making People Wiser.

"You say this fellow In a checked
suit is an educator?"
"Yes."
"But he looks more like racetrack
habitue than a college professor"
81 didn't say he was that kind of
educator. He issues diplomas in the
school of experience and they usually
take the form of stock certificates that
are not worth the paper they are print
ed on"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
U. S. Land Office at Duluth. MINI.

Aug. z, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Jakki Berkio,
of Ely. Minnesota. who on July. 3rd 1917. made
Homestead Application. Serial No. O1O306 for
Lot 2. Section S. Lot and Sw% Mex. Section g.
Township 81 N. Range IL west 4th principal
meridian. has filed notice of intention to make
final three-year Proof to establish claim to the
land above described. before Albert J. Thomas.
U. S. Commissioner at his Office in Ely
Minnesota. on the 18th day of September 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: John wilnonen
Fabian Majenpaa. John Majenpaa and Matt
Mautila. all of Ely. Minnesota.
JOSEPH WINczEwsKI.
$40 81 Register.
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Extraordinary.
You look f1uStered."

"You look f1ustered."
sand so am" replied the motorist.
"By Jove, I never expected to find a
man with grand opera temperament
running a garage"
"What happenedT
"Why, as a mere matter Of course,
began to kick about my bill and I'm
blest if the fellow didn't get mad"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
ALL OFF.

"Were you ever shaved by lady
barber"
"Once."
slow did you enjoy the expert
ence?"
"Not very much"
"She damaged your face, thenT
mot at all. She was rather pref
ty woman, but just about the time l
had settled back in her chair and was
beginning to feel romantic she started
to tell me how hard she worked to
support her six fatherlesS children"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Duluth, MINI.

July 9. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Emil Leino. of
Ely. Mimi. who on Jan. 9th. 1911. made Home
stead application Serial. No. OoO12. for SwH
SEX. Section 20. M NEx Section 20. and
NwA NwA. Section %. Twp. e.. N. Range
IL West 4th principal Meridian. has filed notice
of intention to make Final Five year Proof to
establish claim to the land above described,
before Albert j. Thomas. u s. Commissioner
at his office in Ely. Mimi. on the 18th day of
August. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Andrew
Esterberg. Alex Aho. Matt Mantila and wilhardt
Esterberg all of Ely. Mimi
JOSEPH wINcZEwsKI.
7-13 $40 Register.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Duluth. MINI

U. S. Land Office al Duluth. MINI.
Aug. End. 1917
Notice is hereby given that Jacob Menu OF
Embarrass, Mimi, box los, who on July 18th
1907, made homestead entry, No. O6O6S. for
Mex SWA. Wa SEA Sec %, and NWA MEX
Sec. 81. Township 81 R. IS W., 4th P. Meridian
has filed notice of intention to make five
year Proof to establish claim to the land above
described, before Otto A. Poirier. U. S. Com
missioner at virginia. Minnesota. on the 14th
day of Sept, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Sam Heikkila.
Leander Pulkkinen, John s. Heikkila and
Albert Johnson all of Embarrass, Mimi.
JOSEPH WINcZEwsKI.
$40 81 Register
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
IL c Land Office of Duluth MINI.

U. S. Land Office at Duluth, Mimi,
July 10. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Alexander Aho. OF
Ely, Mimi, who January 18th, 1911. made
Homestead application, Serial. No. os9SO. for
SwA SwA. Section 20. M NWA and SW74
SwA, Section g. Twp. 81 NJ. Range IL. west 4th
Principal Meridian. has filed notice of intention
to make Final five year Proof to establish claim
to the land above described. before Albert j.
Thomas, u S. Commissioned at his office in Ety.
Mimi, on the 18th day of August. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Emil Leino.
Matt Mantila. Jacob Johnson and Gust Ola. all
of Ely, Minnesota.
JOSEPH WINCzEwsKI,
TIA s1O Register.
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Ol2656.
United States Land Office.
Duluth, Mimi, June 28th. 1917.
NOTIrrS uOD pTrpT II TTnN

Notice is hereby given. That Oden T.,
Wick. of Duluth. Minnesota. as final assignee
of Henry F. Myers. devisee of Fanny P. Myers.
devisee of William Myers. deceased. on June %.
1917, filed in this Office. his application to select
under Sections 23O6 and 23O7 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States. the
Lot of Section A. and Lot II of. Section
IS, Township 6 North. Range Is West. 4th
P. M. containing $500 acres.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
land described. or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the land. or for any
other reaso n. to the disposal to applicant should
file their afidavits of protest in this Office.
before Aug. Is. 1917.
JOSEPH WINCZEwSKI,
7-l3 $40 Register.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Lies Sunshine.

If / can put one touch of rosy sun.
shine into the life of any man or WON.
an l shall feel have worked with
God.-George Macdonald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10

First Hobo-I'm takin' up a collec-
ton to build him monument.
Second HObo-Who?
First Hobo-De inventor of the
vacuum cleaner; think of gettin'
spruced up without water?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
A Good Guess.

''Well, I guess it's time to CO."
Said he, as the clock struck ten;
81 hope" the weary maid replied,
"You won't have to guess again."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
What He Thought Of IL.

What He Thought Of II.
Wifey-He insulted me! He con-
tradicted me in most brutal way.
What have you to say to that?
Hubby-Why, I-er-I-that is to
say, I-er-admire his nerve, Of
course.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
Getting Worried.

Getting Worried.
Clarence constantly played with
Marguerite, one of twins, until his par
ents leased him about his "girl." One
AFTERNOON Clarence's mother was sit
ting on the porch. Clarence, Mar
guerite, and few other children were
playing In the yard. Suddenly he left
the group and coming to his mother
said: Mother, when you marry
twin, do you have to marry both of
them?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10

And There Are Others.
He slept beneath the shadowy moon,
He loafed beneath the glowing sun;
He lived life of going to do
And he died with nothing done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
No Time TO Waste.

"Look at that old man of eighty
years trying to learn the new dance
steps,"
what of it?"
Consider his age"
THAT'S probably what he considers
himself. He knows If he doesn't learn
them now, it will soon be too late"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10
A Real Test,

n hcdT 7 eSts
Jack-It's always best to write senti-
mental poetry to your sweetheart.
Dick-Why?
Jack-If she doesn't laugh at II, It's
q sure sign she truly loves you.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-08-10

Mr.. x. Pounder-Brace up and have
some confidence in yourself and you'll
amount to something. If you have
faith you can move mountains.
Lazy Luke-Ohl well! Who wants
'em moved, anyway?
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21

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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21

Mas, 4. II. Fertig returned home
Saturday from a month 5 visit al
Pullman and Spokane. She was
accompanied by Miss Maggie
Mitchell, school mate of years
gone by. Miss Mitchell has charge
of the sewing in the Indian school
at Chemawa, Ore, and is enjoying
her thirty days vacation.
Sheriff III. q. Paige left Sunday
with Elmer Mercer and Basil Viii
hanson. The latter will be plac-
ed in the erittiden Home at Spo-
kane and the former in the IN
dustrial school at st. Anthony.
Mrs. Ted Williamson, of WineheS-
ter, accompanied them and will
remain al the Crittiden Home.
FOR SALE Having purchased
a combine, we will sell our thresh.
ing outfit, consisting of 25-hOrse
Russell engine, 32x55 Minneapolis
separator (bOth in first-elass con-
ditiOn), 3 good SIT. Mccormick
binders, 6 good bundle rack wag-
Ons- Will sell at a bargain. Ma
chine at Turner Bros. ranch, 5 mi.
south of Nezperee. Turner Bros.
The Odd Fellows Memorial day
was duly observed by the local
lodge Sunday, when the members
Of both the Odd Fellows and
Rebekah lodges assembled at the
Fraternal Hall and listened 10 an
address by Grand Master G. NJ.
Robertson, of Cottonwood and an
appropriate program Of readings
and music. Following this, the
assemblage adjourned to the GEM
etery and there the graves of de-
parted brothers aud sisters were
decorated with beautiful floral Of
ferings and the ritualistie service
OF the orders was conducted.
The case, wherein Mrs. w. D..
Mathews, of Winchester, is suing
the Lewiston, Nezperee & Eastern
railroad for $4s,O55 damages for
injuries alleged 10 have been Sus.
tanned at Nezperce last winter
when she attempted To alight from
a train, was called for trial in the
district court at Lewiston yestcr.
day. This will be the last Jury
ease to be tried at the present |
term of district court. The plain
tiff contends that she was SER
Iously and permanently injured |
through the negligence Of the
road to furnish proper means Of
from the car 20 the plat.
form. The railroad holds that the
fall was due To the plaintiffs
negligence. Attorney q. w. Tan
nahill is representing Mrs. Math.
'ws and Attorney C. l.. MeDon.
I'D the railroad.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
christian Church ssrvices.

The Sunday school will meet
at $50 a. M. Preaching at IL.
On account Of Chautauqua, there
will be no service in the evening.
A revival or rally meeting win
be held at the Christian church,
beginning July 10. Rev. j. s.
S1imp, Of Dayton, Wash. win De
with us during this meeting and
il is hoped and believed that all
will do their bit 10 make II a sue.
cess. T. N. Slim, Minister.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
CHAUTAUQUA

Saturday is the commencement of Chautauqua
week If you were attendant Of this last year
there is no need to dwell upon the merit Of IT, II
you were not q visitor last year Just lock mp the
best weeks entertainment You ever enjoyed. A sea-
ticket win cost you $3.50 which is transferable to
members Of your family. If you do not buy a season
ticket and should attend each performance and pay
the regular rate it win cost you $500. Most every
business place in Nezperce have these tickets sale
as well as the Chautauqua committee Phone or
send us your check for what you win want and we
win look after IL for you.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
The Hndaon.

One iaXieab company operating
cut Of Spokane has fourteen Iiud.
son Super-Sixes on its various
runs.
The endurance Of this new pro.
duet Of the Hudson Motor Car Co.
means fewer garage bills, less de-
lay, more comfort and satisfaction
and less depreciation from eon-
tinual use on our roads and hills.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
Your Are Safe.

When hudson Super-Six Is
sold the deal is not ended The
Hudson Motor Car Co. sees 90
that. A monthly inspection is
maintained in each community Of
every ear sold. The service eon-
pons come with the ear No guess
work, no charge TO owners.
The sOunce OF prevention
avoids expense due 10 earlessness
or knexpericnee Of ear owners.
You are safe with a Hudson Sn.
per-Six.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
Pencil Tips from the Methodist
Church.

Seeding time will be over by
next Sunday and- the Sunday
school is entitled 10 the attention
OF all. There Is a great work Tor
the adults. When We are willing
10 put ourselves into this work,
We will realize that the compen-
satiOn is good.
Chaulauqua being with US. there
will not be any Sunday evening
service. We invite all who can
TO attend the Chautauqua thru
ctlt the term.
The theme for Sunday morning
viii be. Christ 5 Standard 81
Life the Need Of the Hour. 4"
There are many appeals 10 ns
these days aud worthy calls, IL
the meeting Of our responsibilities.
We need help that is more than
our own The worlds nccsl calls
as 10 economic in our living, save
all that we can and divide with
those who do not have. The need
# the army calls for money and
selves devoted 10 the Red Cross.
and the eali Of liberty will deniand
our sons. This Is the great crisis
IN Democratic government and W.
need Chriss IN our lIvcN. Come 10
tho church Sunday morning for
worship. We invite all strangers
to attend SOME church on SUNDAY
and We will give you
welcome hand.
T. II. Fcrtig. Pastor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
Stores Close for Chautauoua

The stores and other places Of
business in Nezperee, 50 far as is
possible, will, by mutual agree
ment, close their doors during the
afternoon Chattauqua program
2:3O TO Ais. This will give an
an opportunity 10 enjoy the treat
each program provides. Kindly
remember this aad arrange your
shopping plan accordingly.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
Raoantinn friday Mon.

A reception viii be given at the
Christian church Friday night in
honor OF the pastor and his good
wife, who have just become resi-
dents of our city. This is to be
n whole-sOuled social gathering
for everyOne-in and out Of the
chureh-tO take a hand in. You
are cordially invited Friday
night.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21

Owing to The Herald coming out late the Saturday
advertised big flour sale very few people got
to take advantage Of the prices we made for that
day This coming Saturday we give you an oppor-
tunity to buy flour at less than mill prices to If
you cannot come mail Us your check for what you
want and we VIII reserve limited quantity for you.
Not over barrels to a customer and not over
sacks Of sugar TO customer Unless necessary we
viii not make any city deliveries on flour and sugar
Saturday but win make deliveries on these items
Monday
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
IN The Hands Of the T.adies.

Saturday, June %, is Red Cross
Day at the Cash Bargain Store. /.
We are going to give 10 per cent
Of our sales Saturday 10 the Red
Cross society.
The Ladies Of the Red Cross
will have charge OF the sales at
this store Saturday.
Chash Bargain Store.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
Watch Out Saturday.

Saturday, june %, is Red Cross
Day at the Tash Bargain Store.
We are going to give 10 per cent
Of our sales Saturday 10 the Red
Cross society.
The Ladies OF the Red Cross
viii have charge Of the sales al
this store Saturday.
Chash Bargain Store.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
PERCALES, GINGHAMS AND
SHEETINGS

Monday we win make heavy advances all per-
Gales, ginghams and sheetings If you are going to
need anything in this line buy it this week and make
than we can buy them today. Take advantage of the
balance Of this week and lay in a supply Of what
you viii need for the next year or so to come.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
WAISTS, SKIRTS, DRESSES, PET
TICOATS, UNDERMUSLINS, ETC

The above lines are well represented here and If
for the children, pettieoat what you may need
in the undermuslin line you win find what you want
here at the price you may want to pay for it.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-21
Card Of Thanks.

II is our desire that all VIII,
assisted in the ministrations 10
our beloved wife and mother dur.
ing her last illness accept our sin
cere thanks, and that they know
their acts of kindness will not
soon be forgot.
Carl Bubel, ST., and Family.
Stock Show and Fair az Nez-
perez July 1s-19.Tell your friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-10
BRITISH
in PEACE
SESSION

LONDON, Aug. 10.-British
labor today decided to be repre-
sented at the International So
ciaiist conference, scheduled for
Stockholm In September.
The decision was reached at the
labor conference, at which 600
delegates representing all labor
elements in England were present.
The resolution as adopted ia
vors participation of British labor
in the Stockholm sessions In a
consultative way, but without be-
ing bound by action that may he
taken.
The vote OF the delegates, repre-
senting 2.396,OO0 workers, favor
ed participation by vote of
nearly three to one.
w. +. Purdy, chairman of the
labor convention, in calling for the
vote emphasized that the ques-
ton was probably the most Inn
portant in labor's history.
The Russian labor representa-
tives were seated on the platform
as the balloting began.
Arthur Henderson, labor men,
Der Of the cabinet, favored Brit
ish labor's participation in the
Stockholm meeting as the resolu-
ton provided-consultative but
not binding.
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REPULSE
GERMAN
ASSAULT
United Press Leased Wire.


PARIS, Aug. 10.--Germany
launched repeated attacks against
the French lines at the famous
won Kluck" corner, north of Sois-
sons--the bend In the battle line
nearest Paris-early today.
A terrific bombardment over a
front of five miles was followed
by infantry assaults, which were
marked by bitter hand-to-hand
fighting. The French killed or
captured all Germans who sue
ceeded in reaching their trenches
and all positions were held, de-
spite the heavy attacks. Three
German battalions, supported by
the famous "stosstruppen," took
part in the attack.
In addition to this assault, five
minor attacks were made by the
Germans. one being over a kilo-
meter front, north of st. Quentin.
The French, meantime, gained
new ground in Flanders.