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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The safe board Of regents, acting as
the West Virginia vocational educa.
ton board, will assist the United
States government in speeding up pre-
parations for the war by establishing
classes at early date. in many places
in the state, for teaching any Of the
young men who may be classified
under classes one and two in the
draft and who have expressed a pre-
ference for the aviation service, in
the following trades:
Cabinet makers. carpenters, chauf.
feurs, coppersmiths, metal workers,
motor repairers, ignition repairers,
magnetic repairers and weldes.
This was announced today by ]. F.
Marsh, secretary OF the board, who re.
Gently returned from Washington
where he attended meeting Of all the
vocational directors OF the country
with officials of the war department.
The vocational education board will
meet at Clarksburg December 81 or Is,
and at that time. 1t is expected, sat.
tistician will be named to compile all
the names of the men in classes one
and two Of the draft who designated
the aviation service as their choice.
When these names have been listed,
arrangements will be made at once to
form classes at convenient places 10
teach the young men the fundamentals
SO that when they are actually called
into service they will have an idea of
the work they are to undertake.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
Misunderstanding.

Curtis Malone and Miss Wanda
Gertrude Hawkins were united in
marriage yesterday at twelve O'Clock
at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Hawkins, in
Raymond street, the Rev. DR.. Good
win, pastor of the First NJ. E. church,
officiating. Mr.. Malone is son Of
Thomas Malone, of Opekiska, and is
employed at the Owens Bottle works.
Mrs. Malone is the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins and is very
popular among her associates. They
will reside for the present with the
brides parents at 125 Raymond
street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
XMAS BUSINESS
] IN The MILLIONS
Nothing Before Experience
ed Like This Years
Business.

Without exception this years
Christmas business excelled all others
and the trade figured well up in the
millions. For ten days or more prior
to Christmas business began to de-
,elop on larger scale daily and the
climax came on Monday night with
the usual Night Before Christmas
rush.
Charles W. Evans, secretary OF the
Fairmont Chamber Of Commerce, to-
day said that he had spoken to many
merchants and in his daily travels he
did not find single merchant that
did not do more business this Christ
mas season than any time before.
This was despite the freight transpor-
tation difficulties due to the war and
express inconvenience as we'll.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Personals,

Morris SHERMAN was in Fairmont
for short while this morning.
William Cornell spent Christmas In
Fairmont with friends and relatives.
Joseph Mike OF Morgantown spent
the Christmas vacation with friends
and relatives In Monongah.
Miss Halle Orr was among the out
town callers Monday evening.
Ralph Gaskins was calling In Fair.
mont Monday evening
Mrs. Thomas Talbot was among the
recent callers In Fairmont
Albert James was calling on friends
near Harrington yesterday afternoon.
p. d Orr was among the Monongah
social visitors in Fairmont yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

James H. Stewart, safe commission.
er of agriculture, has received letters
from a large number of mayors Of
West Virginia cities and towns, and
the heads of many coal operations, all
promising cooperation in the forma.
ton of the Patriotic Garden League OF
West Virginia, which has for its pur.
pose the encouragement of large In.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Family Reunion.

! "A family reunion was held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John s. PopIe
in Merchant street yesterday. The
entire family, children and grandchil.
1ren,, were present, numbering TWEEN
~. A turkey dinner Of pretty APP
pointments was served at the noon
hour. which was one of the many en-
loyable features Of the day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
crease in food production in the state

Many OF the coal operators used
their efforts last year in the same
movement by permitting their work.
men to use as much garden space as
they could tend, charging them no
rents on the lands. The same will
be done next year. and. in addition
some Of them have promised to pur.
chase the garden necessities for the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
MONONGAH
Christmas Program.

The NJ. E. Sunday school gave the
only Christmas program of the year in
Monongah. 1t was given Monday even
ing at the church with large crowd
attending. Those attending were we'll
pleased with the interesting program.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
workers.

At a conference held recently IN
Petersburg, where T. s. soalon. Of
Huntington. state road commissioner
met with county courts and county en-
gineers. OF Wood, Writ and Richie
counties, conditions were reported 10
be highly favorable for extensive road
building in those counties next spring
and summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Services at the Churches.

! The Epworth League of the Dia-
mond street church held Christmas
service at the church yesterday morn
Ing at six o'clock. At 1880 church
Iervice was held at the First II. p.
:hurch by the pastor. Rev. c. C. Law
Jon. This service was in keeping with
The Christmas spirit and was very
much enjoyed by those In attendance
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Guests at Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eldora Moran and
children, Opal, Odbert and Wendell.
Of Watson. were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Musgrove in Morgantown
evenue yesterday at Inner. Other
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Gantz and little daughter Louise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Voters Register

All local voters should register for
the election to be held In Monongah on
January 8. The registration books are
now at the ]. r. Lake store and any
voter wishing to register now may do
so
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Repairs Realn.

The much needed repairs to the
Brookdale bridge have begun. With
no delays the bridge should be repair.
ed before many weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Personal.

w. O. Musgrove. OF Clarksburg,
fpeDt the day yesterday with his faith
i,r and sisters in Morgantown avenue.
Howard Gaskins and family, OF
Brownsville, came up yesterday and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

Mrs. John King, of Detroit, Mich. is
The guest for sexeral weeks OF her sis.
tiers. Mrs. MIME Martin and Mrs. Thos.
Buckley.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

1t is hard to read Jess Wizards an
rouncement he will box for the Red
Cross without suspecting camouflage
behind 1t somewhere.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

All Of which reminds us that there
have been umpires, with good disposi-
tions when they were asleep.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
Bente Aere.

CIV. Bente Of Wheeling will talk
to the members OF the G. B. Z. in their
lodge room this evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

With Johnny Evers out of it the Ma
tional League may be able to worry
along with two umpires to each game,
without endangering said jumps health,
disposition and good nature.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

A Cleveland boxer has been en-
empted because of bad feet and bad
hands. However that will not keep
him from doing little fighting SO
long as there's coin in sight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

It's likely to be tough on Triple, the
Toronto pitcher, when Canada goes
dry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

Tomorrow evening local fans will get
to see the Parkersburg Crawford who
,is the All-State high school fullback,
a star on the cinder path, and a mem.
Der Of the allstate basketball five.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

W. H. Brand. of Charleston. is here
to spend the holidays with Mrs. Brand
ut their home on Ogden avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
After Many Years.

Bobby Wallace has signed with the
Cardinals. There may be chance for
Cy Young to get on somewhere.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

= Cy Davis has an average of IA for
IDA games. Too bad he doesn't belong to
1.-THE Cyclones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
IL Amt Real.

Dumb Dan Morgan announces he will
bet $4,000 Bat Levinsky can lick Big
Jess. Dumb Dan has always been han.
dy with stage money.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26

Not much Christmas sports going on
IN the city yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-26
nSI]O(D
3),IlIH[' IEIl&

Hartleys bowling troop Is a good
second in both the "Y" Commercial
league and the Temple Industrial
league. About the same chance to get
first place in both instances. q.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25

actress Of high comedy. and will
doubtless be heartily welcomed sat
urdaX. t.rStwhilc Susan is the first
OF an attractive list of PLAYS booked
Tor the season by Manager Gil Hey
from of the MiSsoula Amusement COM
pany. Its coming will end an un-
usually long interim for which the
war is probably responsible.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
Bret Bits of
MissOulQ NeuUS

prossmalirg. Phone A. Red. ADV.
Attorney y. ]. Hiolette will return
this evening from = business trip /"
spokane.
Make over hat shop. 81 Higgins
floclg - Wv.
Al, aod Mr~. William \. Dixon won't
saturday to SPOKANE. expecting TO re-
,arn Tuesday.
Lenses grounh At This office. Dr.
hNrlls'r, optical specialist, Mon, lNt
ADV
/ \ Srhlirh Of SrhiirE 4 ,,ar, l,lt
yesterday Tor a few DAYS pustnv,- trip
up the Elacklovt
Br. Anns James. ostenralh, ~. tik .
ADV.
MI and Alrs JEFF Frazer Of 81 Ie-
nalius were in MiSsoula Ton tn. day,
going on This morning to HeIeua.
7aa money ru loan. II. y. Fisher.
Adv.
In, II. J. Eirsland will leave 90
day 10, go oyrr his .usioru terri
tory, expecting /" return ,arly in til,
year. III.
Ipi"SSihhInr 'ttHbl. i'hunr Az Red
Adv.
T. r. Brewer. Immigration agent fol
the Milwaukee Railway company, cam,
in TO the city Yesterday 10 rcmaiI
several days.
r. Gwinn, NJ. D.. eye. ear. nose ant
throat specialist Glasses ground a
the office. FIRST Nail. Bank Rldg.-Adv
John Woods, 1r., of kalispeii. is il
at The Parker hospital. ana is to b
operated upon this morning for re
moval of tonsils.
Just arrived. ear Of Anthracite Nh
Perry coal Co, 10 East Cedar Phon
66a-Ady.
Mrs Marian Hassett went Sunda
10 Great Falls, there to attend Vie ft
neral of Edward Bodiiins who die
Saturday. Mi. Bodkins has made fire.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
DOESN'T LIKE KILLING
But MUST FACE MUSIC

st Louis. Mo-AIthoueh he worked
on farm and later pleaded he WAS 4
conscientious obicctor," aud backed it
up by IN affidavit, from u minister and
the probate judge" Herbert y. Haus-
man OF .r956 Clemens avenue. will have
to serve i'll tho national army.
The district appeal board turned
Gown lbs yoluminouS exemption Ap-
peal containing supporting afiidaNits
from the Rev. W.. H. Combie Smith,
pastor of Maple uv"nuc Methodist
church, and Judge Charles W. Holt
camp
Dau@mnn objects TO killing his fell
loW man. but the board thinks he may
Il, assigned to som" uouStneuinary ,lu-
ty.
Dr. smith week ago Delivered pub
liz invocation to $50 drafted men who
| had rHraded to ErHncle field. and told
taom they wrrc tn" Instruments OF
| divine "lr,th.' and expressed the hope
thr> might strth" hlrd in u just
| lAusc."
In his affidavit in support Of ilaus-
! inan'> claim Tor exemption, hr terms
! i!Hu%man q cons, iontiuUs uhjeCtor .lc :
| nlafsd lay ln, hlGnrSI ruuNictlnis his
| conscientious srlupirS. and his inter-
| prrtalious Of III" teachings and exam
pie of his Lord nui Master. Jesus
, thriAi.'
When asked to explain tl1r aceminl
| disparity between his prayer and hi
affidavit. Or Smith said.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
See Down to Earth"
" Your Blood is Red,

l5nQuailled endorsement is hereby
given Down 10 EARTH the breezy
comedy in which Douglas Fairbanks
appears today at the Empress theater.
The picture was reviewed here yastcr-
day. but its final Missoula appearance
deserves Il second notice that no ,ne
may miss seeing the clcaneSt screen
comedy shown here in many moons.
Every younester should he taken to
Down to Earth, it would be hard TO
say whether the picture is better as
!. lesson in clean living o, as !. com
edy. but from either angle it is worth
more than the tickets cost.
Although typically a Douglas Fair
banks picture. Down to Earth" IS
different from any of his previous Of
ferines. This is due to the fact thai
the photoElay does not feature the
popular actors athletic thrillers but
rather shows why he is capable of
performing these Embarrassing tricks.
While wild and Moody. was moro Of
thriller, The new Fairbanks picture
gets most Of its laughs from incidents
concerning life as Douglas Fairbanks
sees it. namely under the great blue
sky, close Ia nature.
Never before has the popular Doug
las appeared in a photoplay that more
aptly fits his own optimistic nature
His sunshine philosophy and person
atty are expressed in every scene OF
| Down to Earth making in all a re-
treshing entertainment that will leave
every person the better after seeing
it, An exceptional supporting cast
! headed by Eileen Percy, the charming
! Fairbanks leading lady appears in thi.
| offering. including such popular play
| ers as Herbert standing. Gustave vOi
! SeyferttZ, Charles =. Ntzhugh,
! Charles Gerard William H. Keith
| Ruth Allen, Fred Cioodwine. Florenc,
! MaNon. David Porter and Bull Mon
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
WORLDS WHEAT CRf3P
SHOWS NARROW GAIN
This Years Crop 3.3 Larger
Than That Of 1916.

Washington, Sept. 24.-The worlds
wheat crop this year for the principal
countries which have reported. includ =
ing the United States. Is 1863. 900
bushels. an increase OF 3.3 per cent
over 1916, according to reports from
the International Institute of Agricul-
ture at Rome made public today by
the department of agriculture.
The worlds barley crop Is 464,289.-
600 bushels. an increase of "a per
cent: the rye crop. 1880 900 bushels,
an increase of 1917 per cent: the oats
crop. 1895, 504 900 bushels. an increase
of 1919 per cent, and the corn crop.
1928, 900 bushels, an increase of
25.3 per cent.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
TIE DAILY MIssouIAN TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER Is
Theatrical. News
and Gossip
By S. G. p.
Henrietta Crosman
Opens Missoula Season.

Saturday evening with Miss Henrietta
Crosman at the Missoua theater
in "Erstwhile Susan. "a sprightly
comedy which wen a genuine
success In the east. Miss Crosman's
reputation is such that the mere
announcement of her coming will
suffice to prompt a spirited sale
of tickets. She has won distin-
auished place for herself as an
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
SHE WANTED SECRETARY
BAKER IN HER FAMILY
Now That Alleged Brother
Is Only Plain Husband
She Is Angry.
SUES FOR DIVORCE
Faker, Though Fond Of Wife,
Says He Will Not Fight
Her Action.

Denver. Colo--lnitial steps. to rid
herself of her husband Albert F.. Rak.
er. bogus brother of Newton p. Baker.
secretary of war. were taken by the
young woman who married him fol-
lowing whirlwind courtship on II
Pullman and who now contends that
she was led into a marriage ceremony
at colorado Springs through his de-
ceptions.
Annnlment proceedings have been
started by a Denver attorney who has
been engaged by Mrs. Baker to rerrc-
sent her Baker. who is now ia the
county Jail. unable to give a bonl Of
$1,000 fixed by Judge Wilbur t. Stone.
contends that he loves his wifi. aoarlv.
but that he Will make no effort to in
terfere with any steps she may t.,l,e to
set aside the marriage.
Said to Have Confessed
Baker was closeted two hours with
Rowland X. Goddard, United states
secret service agent. and James Mel
rose. special agent Of the department
of justice. and is said to have made n
fun confession of his act while poSin.
rs the brother Of the secretary If war
in Denver and at Troutdale. y Colorado
mountain resort.
Neither Goddard nor Melrosn viii Il
what revelations were made by Bake.
but it is presumed that statements
made to them will be used effectively
by Mrs. Baker in having the marriage
ceremony set aside.
Will Go Back Home.
She is supposed to br i, Colorado
Springs with friends, aWaitin. the time
when the annulment proceedings viii
come up for hearing. When $40 has rid
herself of her husband, it j her plan.
according to Denver friends 20 return
to Louisiana. her home. and try To for
get her experiences in Colorado.
Efforts are now being in;,.e by fed l.
cral officials in Denver T. check M
the record of Baker in ota,r sections
Of the country. Rumors have reached
them that he was especially active In
Chicago, but nothing definite concern :
ing his movements ther" las been As
eertaincd.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
NO MORE GOLD TO SPAIN.

Washington, Sept. "a. Treasury of
ficials. in carving out the govern
ernmcnt's policy governing the con
servation of gold. virtually have de-
cided upon policy OF prohibiting the
export of gold to Spain. No gold has
been licensed for export to Spain since
the presidents proclamation became
effective. excepting several small ship
men,S already loaded on steamers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25

Another reason why there are more
bald men than women is because false
hair is sold mostly to women.--Atlan.
Ia Georgian.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25

quent visits In Missouia and was a
guests in this city just three weeks
before his death The funeral will be
held Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ Harschfeld has returned to
her home on South Second street. after
| being six weeks with her mother. who
was Ill In Spokane.
Dr. Louis. Smith. ostennath. tia
Adv.
Attorney Charles r. Avery was here
from Anaconda for the day looking
after matters Of business and greeting
his former neighhors.
Home cooking ~ the Coffee Parlor.
ADV.
DR., Tohinski spcn, sunday in Butte.
whore he saw the great parade in
honor Of 400 drafted men who were
leaving for training camp.
4 Marsh. the undertaken. 2I1 w. Co.
dar. Phone s2l.--Adv.
Dir Asa Willard has gone 10 Helena
10 attend a meeting of the state board
of osteopa,hic examiners, which will
h. held three days This week.
Charles lyman. formerly clerk in
the shoe department Of the MGssonla
,.l,o ,osi,ion IL IN Ini,.d s,atc.
service
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sop,, "a o,,,do Sh,,,ra hoto, a.u,
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Mrs Albert Arnoti left last evening
for her home at Shell Wyo after be-
ing StNt'al '''''l'''S WIN i'.i p''''h's'
+"' gnu W. INN w. ''N'H - '"'''
nome 'h '@""'" ''N'h street west
Just arrived. car of Anthracite Nut.
Perry Coal Co, 10 East Cedar. Phone
6d2.-AdN
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
Trial of Minister for
Axe Murder Nears End

Red Oak iowa Sept. o4.-The end
OF the trial of the Rev. Lyn George r.
Kelly charged with one of the Villisca
axe murders. within AZ hours was
forecast today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25

Poles favor an avenging army to go
after the Prussians. Let us hope the
poles do not get their wires crossed
Spokesman Review.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-25
RENT SUITS TO ACKY
N SEARCH Of LIQUOR
Navy Man Tells Policeman
Thar Dealers Charge
81 for Change.
UNIFORMS TABOOED
Can't Buy Booze in Regular
Clothes, so Civilians
Step In.

New York.-Two recent arrests nave
hfoneh' lhe "t'e''ioi 81 .''' ,',,
ana '''c ic"''', '''''o' i'''' - ',',t,n.
WAYS ~ NH',' S.'l.o. 80. MIN,
IRE he''" ing ~ -" - = I'LL
oh'al'i's i'q'''''' ~ '''N -, ana
sanf % ''toN'.''''' -
sa'lorS ~ ""''''''
ono arrest developed IN" la'' t'"'
small clothing mefchahts are i'''''7
civilian suits ana mats To hhli"''"eu
members OF he na'iohai ati''N "n''
taking them back after the sallor OF
soldier has bought al me hau"i ne re-
auires. the uniforms are hi' ~ I''''r
ante6s that the SUITS VII - ft'''' "'''
Tho other arrest indicates chat Ger
Ian sailors who wish liquor chang"
clothes win civilians. Whether thos"
civilians are paid does not appear.
Earl ShaIrcck Is was arrested by
the Concy Island police for intoNloa-
lion and creating Il disturbance on
Surf avenue. When ne sohersd up IN
the t'oncy Island police station he sent
Tor the licutenant and eontided that
1honsh in citizens clothes he Was
really Il sailor attached 10 the / ;, ;,
OLYMPIA
-.
The lieutenant i""Ne" ~ VIZ '"''''
smart sum WIN wen tf'as''
and asked ShaufctN Where ne Sot IL
Az a place ON SANDS street hl""N
mi, ,n.,c ~, al ON, Of : dozen places
Nv payin,. s. You lust go IN ana
chang, clothes and when Null com"
hack yuu pay M ANA change back,
TINS WAS reported IL Magistrate
Geislnar before whom the sailor Was
brought, After suspcnding sentence
the magistrate severely afraigncd mcr-
chants who thus help salooukccpcrs
eVade the law.
Albert RonaldS of Harmon, \. y"
arrested AT Port JciNis for stealing a
ride on an Erie train. was taken be-
fore Police Justice RoNanS of thai
place He wore a sailors uniform. but
admitted Er Was no sailor.
Where did You get The uniform :"
asked the Justice.
We'll | don't expect You TO believe
truth about it," answered the pris-
ontr. "A sailor came up To me IN
Jersey Cay and told me he was chok
ing and asked ne to swap suits 50 he
could e,i q glass OF beer. W."
sWappc,l and he went into Il saloon
lie must HAY" gone out the back door,
Tor / never saw lim AGAIN | had 10
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-28
HIMDENBURG TRIED TO RETAIN RIDGES
 OF PASSECHENDAELE

CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Nov. 7.-Possession of Passchendaele, dominating Roulers and Roulers Plain, gives to the al lied forces a firm. footing on the series of great spurs extending from Gheluvelt on the south, including Bellevue Spur and Passchendaele Ridge running northeast for miles. Its capture marks a triumph in the long struggle to maintain this high CT ground. The Allies now surely have relegated the enemy far into the background Hindenburg, after the successful Canadian advances on Bellevue Spur and the capture of Great Farm and Meetscheele, issued sa special army order commanding that Passchendaele should be held at all costs, and if lost must be re taken. For days the enemy had been rushing up guns and new for nations of troops to insure his hold on the position. His efforts proved unavailing. The enemy's best troops have given ground before our forces, who have moved steadily toward the objective since the beginning of the Passchendaele operations on October | 25