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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
ALIEN LAND
OWNERSHIP
Idaho Legislature Again Has Bill
Before it, Which is Expected
to Cause Trouble.

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
BOISE, Idaho. Feb. 20.-The Idaho
legislature again has before it the
problem OF alien land ownership.
Late yesterday Senator w. A. Brad
bury introduced in the senate blu
IDENTICAL to the one recently passed
BY the house, but killed in the sen
ate because of protests from Wash
ington. The bill is aimed at the JAP
inese, who are reported to be buyins
sugar beet lands in Bonneville coun-
Y and competing with American
growers
Tomorrow the state affairs COM
mittee Of the senate will begin an
inquiry into the activities Of c. NJ,
Booth, Twin Falls attorney, and
others alleged to have been employed
BY the Japanese society of Idaho 10
lobby against the bill. Booth will
probably be the first witness examin-
Cd and he has promised to give the
committee all the facts concerning
the alleged lobby.
Senator Bradbury stated today that
mere was no doubt the bill would
pass. He said the senate killed the
OH because of the strained relations
with Germany. but thought that, In
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
CHARLESTON.
>>>>> 80 -

Miss Esther Bassett gave valen-
tine party Saturday evening to her
friends All departed at late hour
having had a good time.
Chas. Shiller was a Donnellson
caller Friday.
Walter Bassett is visiting with
home folks.
Mrs. Mary Barnes and daughter
Eula, spent Monday in Athens. Mo.
Carl Clernensen of New Boston was
a Donnellson caller Friday.
Dewey Kerns went to Keokuk Sat
urday.
Mrs. John Hopp and daughter
Helen were Keokuk callers Saturday
Mr. NJ T. Kerns, ~ Pezley and
Alvah Kerns were Keokuk callers
Saturday
Mrs. Belle West of Cedar Rapids
and Mr.. and Mrs Bert West of New
Roston visited at the NJ. T. ke-ns
rome Sunday.
Frank Swinderman shipped car
Of hogs Monday.
Mrs. Louis Lutz and Mrs. Fred
Roth were Donnellson callers Sa .ur-
dav.
Several from here attended the
Farmers Institute Friday and Satur-
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
Women Too Ambitious

Excessive ambition leads all sorts
OF women to exert themselves beyond
their strength. The girl striving for
honors in school, the busy housewife,
the shop-girl, the society climber OF
leader, all overtax their natural
powers Of endurance. Then come
nervous troubles, backaches, head
aches, frequently organic troubles.
which reduce them almost to despair.
Women suffering thus should first
recognize the necessity Of putting on
the brakes and slowing down. Be
sides this. to remedy the mischief
already done to their health, the
best reliance is upon that famous and
standard medicine for women's all
ments, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound-Advertis
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

her home here, will go to Rochester,
Minnesota. this week where she ex-
poets to take medical treatment.
Pitt Plummer, Fl. Madison horss
buyer, was here day or two last
week and purchased several good
horses and mules in this vicinity.
which were taken to Stockport, from
where they were shipped to Buffalo,
N. Y.
C. e. Meek, deputy county aaditoe
at Keosauuua, was a Sunday visitor
at his home here.
Miss Benna Blackmer closed a
successful winter term Of school al
the Thomas jefferson school house,
southwest of town, few days ago.
Joe Huston of Omaha, Nebraska,
and Miss Trixie Ware, OF Pennington
were married in Des Moines Febru-
airy 10. 1917 The groom Is credit
man for a wholesale auto supply com
pany in Omaha, where he has home
all furnished and ready for his bride
Miss Ware has many friends here,
where she has often visited with rel
atives and friends, who join in hearty
congratulations. They will be at
home to their friends at 1924 Capitol
avenue, Omaha, Nebraska.
Joe Parks, superintendent OF the
Bonaparte schools, visited at his
home in Ottumwa last week from
Friday until Saturday evening.
Miss Corrine Coolidge, who was
appointed to a clerkship in the OF
flee of the secretary Of state few
weeks ago at salary OF s65 per
month. has been promoted and her
salary increased to $50 per month.
with the prospect of a permanent
position. Miss Coolidge was assist
anr postmaster here for many years
and when the change came, was the
first choice of a great many OF our
people for postmistress. But under the
c:rcuin stances she seemed to be for
tunate that she did not get the posi-
ton. Miss Coolidge Is one of Van
Buren, countys most estimable and
capable young ladies.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church will hold
George Washington social on Thurs
day afternoon, at the home of one CT
their members, Mrs. Daisy Beard.
The entertainment committee on this
occasion are Mrs. S. Cox, Mrs. Sarah
Petrie. Mrs. Anna Dick and Mrs.
Daisy Beard. American flags and
other appropriate decorations will be
used and refreshments will be serY-
ed and an enjoyable time is being
planned.
Lloyd Stevens, who has been liT-
ing in the country, where he has been
employed by Bruce Vale for several
years, will move to Bonaparte this
week and will reside in the Custer
property. now owned by J. O. Nor
ris, one block south of the school
building
George Martin and family viii
move to Lake Forest, Illinois, this
week where they will make their
future home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
No POWER FAMINE
IN KE0kUk ZONE
80. /. Logical Point for the Loea-
tIon Of INDUSTRIES Which Face
shortage In Other
p,strietA
NIAGARA FALLS SUFFERS
...,ea. Are That Canada Will With.
draw More Than Her Share Of
Power-condItIons Are
SERIOUS.

with the possibility of power
,.mine at Niagara Falls and Buffalo,
nth the increasing scarcity OF gas
h Ohio and Indiana, and with the
NICE OF coal high over the entire
co,,ntry, Keokuk and the power zone
4 the logical place for industries
rhich are being developed, govern
ment munitions plants and the like.
The Mississippi River Power COM
nany's plant at Keokuk Is capable or
deveiopins practically unlimited eiec-
srical power from the river.
The Metallurgical and Chemical
rrpineering Journal devotes almost
N entire page editorial to the matter
n the Niagara Falls power famine.
Il e pointed out in this editorial
MAT with the United States facing
v,r, and the need for munition plans
and power for these, the country II
facing a power famine in the east.
The warning il sounded that Can
ada will withdraw some 10000 more
horse power after April to fit her
needs. This will cut off the United
States from this amount OF power.
No power will be exported from Can
ada for the United States by the end
Of the year. is the prediction. The
bills pending in congress are OF no
value to the situation, only as poli.-
kal measures. it is claimed.
A number Of local experts who are
informed on the situation. point out
that the solution to such problems is
It Keokuk and in the power zone
region. Practically unlimited power
can be developed here. And NUM-
ton plants, shell factories and SIM
liar industries in case of war can DE
thoroughly isolated from the coasts.
centrally located from either sea
board, and enjoy uninterrupted pow
Or service.
The warning has frequently been
voiced that the beauty of Niagara
Falls will be destroyed II more pow
er is developed, and there is qus5-
ton Of whether the sentiment Of the
people will allow congress TO do that.
when there are SO many available
sites, and one already developed and
With resources at its command for
further development whenever tho
time comes, right here at Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
NERVOUS SPELLS
And Combination Of Troubles Re-
lleved by Combination

OF Medicines.
A quotation from one recent let
ter: Il have been taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla and Peptiron Pills as a
course Of medicine and find this COM
bination has worked like a charm.
They told me I had neuralgia, and
certainly was in a very low and
discouraging state Of health. I suf-
fered extremely with nervousness
and had neuralgia pains SO / could
not sleep nights.
Those nervous spells were awful
heard about taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla and Pepuron Pills-one be-
fore meals, the other after-the sug-
gestion struck me favorabIy so that
| have taken the medicines carefully
and faithfully with most pleasing re-
suits.
at is long time now since 1 have
had one of those severe nervous
spells. I can do good days house
work. can work in my garden and
walk mile" Mrs. Fred J. Week
ley, Bagdad, Fla
Your druggist win be pleased to
supply you with these good medi-
cines.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

After more than what may be said
to have been a season-full Of musical
and farce comedy. Keokuk amuse.
ment seekers were last evening at
the Grand. offered an oasis In
a desert OF foolishness when
May Robson. one of the most
notable condolences on the stage
today, appeared supported by 4
capable company OF actors, in The
Making Over OF Mrs. Matt" Here
the play of people behind the foot
lights was seen at its best The
performance was so wholesome and
invigorating that many in the aud
fence were inclined to forgive the
forcing upon them, OF a bushel of
musical nonsense where q smAlle.
measure would have been sufficient
The art OF Miss Robson had much to
do with the charm OF the comedy,
which is free from the sex themes OF
socalled problem plays; It is in every
way wholesome; it brings ono nearer
to the thoughts Of home and family.
and SO Is good stuff" Incidentally,
1t may be mentioned, that Miss Rob.
son was born In Australia in the
year 1868 and that in private life she
is known as Mrs. Augustus II.
Brown.
The story Of Mrs. Matt" revolves
around the doings Of good. dear,
kind, old-young mother from the mid
die west, whose husband, having sud
denly become very wealthy, desires
her to enter the fold of the 400" but
who, thinking the good, old-fashfoned
ways. the dear, kind mother-love and
thu happy, matter-of-fact doing Of
the real people superior to the frivol-
tiles Of society, cannot see her way
clear to grant her husbands desire.
Incidentally, the father has select
ed a rather smart young lady as a
Wife for the son, while the mother
has notions Of a sweet little home
girl, and there the clash" COM
and one can we'll imagine
how Miss Robson. with her knowl
edge of human nature, with her con-
cepuon OF comedy ideals. and her
grip upon the heart-strings, can
wiring both tears and laughter from
her auditors.
There is ono particularly stormy
scene in the play when Lamson
husband Of Mrs. Matt) finds out
that his son intends to marry his
stenographer and his wife tells him
that II his son goes, she goes also.
What" cries Lamson. lis your
love superior to your love for
met"
Matt" replies his wife. softly land
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

view OF the fact that congress had
passed the immigration bill, which
also offended the Japanese, further
appeals from the state department.
would be ignored.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
May Robson in
LiUely Comedy
''Making OUer of Mrs.
Motf," Its Cause and
Effect

The Cast.
Emily Lamson ........ May Robson
Holt, maid to Mrs. Lamson...
............-.... Edith Conrad
Bell boy at the Hotel
St Bevis ........ Chester Manner
Mathew Lamson, a western
financier. now . power in
Wall Street ..... Burr CA-uth
Junior Lamson. his son..
............ James I. Mitchell
Charlotte Avery, young
society Siri ........ fiddler Davies
Rev. Budthrope Barrett,
chum Of Juniors Fred Trowbridgc
Mary Lawrence. secretary to
Mathew Lamson Elizabeth Warren
Judson. a butler -. Chester Manner
Bennett, a chauffeur. -. Fred Glenn
Florence, waitress at the inn
marie faVey
Constable ........... George F. Hall
Ac. !--g-.:asca Apartments II the
st. Bev1s Hotel, New York City, al
II o'clock of q morning In May. Six
weeks lapse.
Act 1.-THE library of "The Hut
9 o'clock on an evening in July.
Act IT-Parlor Of small Inn near
New Haven, z o'clock the following
morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
FOR A BAD couGH
Here is a fine old-fashione

Here is fine old-fashioned
recipe for coughs. colds or
catarrli trouble that has been
used with great success. Get
from your druggist / OF. Of
Parmint Double Strength)
about 75c worth and add to it
u pint of hot water and OF.
of granulated sugar. This will
make full half pint when
mixed. Take one tablespoonful
4 times day.
No more racking your whole
body with a cough. Clogged
nostrils should open. air pass
ages Of your head clear up SO
, you can breathe freely. 1t is
; easy to prepare. costs little
and Is pleasant to take. Any
one who has a stubborn cough,
or hard cold or catarrh in any
form should give this prescrip-
ton q trial. Wilkinson & Co. s
can supply You.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
q. n. AYREe, cHIRoPRAcToR
Once 323 Blondeau St

Phone 1411.
Once hours to II q m, 3 70 5 p
M. to 8 p M
Other hours and Sunday b. appoint
0ent
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

-lsseIq aJsI sIQ ISOLDE 10
.vslsul 'deo STU no IoTsA IoJ srepsm
STU sIssA IsIpIos uII5eusluoW sqL
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

the handkerchiefs begin to appear In
the audiencet, mother love is the
greatest force IN the world"-her
voice dies away and the sobbing il
clearly audible-"And the sooner you
men find it out" she ended. loudly.
the better husbands and fathers
you'll be- And the audience was
caught once more.
A cast OF exceptional ability aidei
Miss Robson in giving THE Making
Over of Mrs. Matt its proper pre-
sentation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20

The worm turns. Would you be-
lieve II? A Lynn. Mass, fruit peddler
sent the city bill for s2s for fruit
policemen. It's twsnty-three for the
policemen. Its twenty-three for the
peddler
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-20
Who Can Eat Meat.

Who Can Eat Meat.
The permission to eat meat on GER
tain days OF abstinence extends not
only to the laborers themselves, but
also to their families, so that every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
Var Office Statements
on Fighting in Balkans

Berlin, Jan. 6.-The German off,
M statement today says:
South Of the Trotus VALLEY, Ba-
uris, and Austro-Hungsrisn regiments
,,orn,6 extensive hostile defensive es,
,,blishments between Columbia and
Taltueanu. In addition TO the heavy
ssnguinsry losses suffered by the
enemy. We took 300 prisoners.
Army group Of Field Marshal Won
Nsckensen: After an effective artil-
.ry PREPARATION, divisions OF Lieuten-
81. Generals Schmidt Won Knoblsdorf
Hsinrieh) ana Won Oetinger, command
q By Lieutenant General Kuehne,
-,rned the position Of the Russians,
.pngly constructed and fitted with
rbed wire barbados and flank de-
.lcss, from Tsrtaru as far as Rimni-
a,i, captured these towns and ad-
need across the swampy river sector
g the Sereth
Further to the southeast Lieutenant
afral Count Won Schmettow. with a
enforced cavalry corps, captured Ola
ascs, Gulianca and Maxineni. The
igusrds reached the Sereth.
Tie Russians on the night Of Janu-
iy 4-5 desjsted from further resist
zee south Of Sereth against the Dan
e army Of General Of Infantry Kosch
d retrested 20 the north bank, sacri-
tnE strong rear guards.
German and Bulgarian cavalry en-
red Brsila from The west and Ger
an and Bulgarian infantry from the
as, across the Danube. The most
nportsnt Rumanian commercial city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
Russians in Furious Drive
Take Trenches Near Riga

London, Jan. 6.--Furious fighting Is
taking place in the swamp regions near
Riga, on the northern end Of the far
flung Russian front Twenty miles
southwest Of Riga the Cars troops
took the offensive yesterday and seized
the road near Lake Bsbit, captured two
rows of German trenches and made
prisoners Of several enemy troops. Con-
tinuing this movement later, the Rus
SLAMS captured q strong position south.
east of the village of Kalnzem and
swept in 275 prisoners and light bat
terry Counter assaults by the Ger
mans failed TO dislodge the Russians
from their new positions.
In the sector between the coast and
the Mitsu-Riga road. east Of the River
IA, the Russians also penetrated the
German positions-"to the width Of a
battalion" Berlin admits-but the
operation proved costly, as the Ger
mans in counter attacks captured 900
prisoners and several machine guns.
Russian attacks on the Dvina front
were beaten back, Berlin states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
.34th Street
Tuesday
ELECTRIC LAMPS
Extraordinary Values

Solid Mahogany Boudoir Lamps, 1o-inch
fancy silk shade. l.SS
"Rose Maid" Boudoir Lamps,-a per-
feet figure of dressed doll with china
head; silk dress represents shade; all
colors. 3.5O
Boudoir Lamps of Solid Mahogany
fancy silk shade in any color. 1886
Solid Mahogany Table Lamps, fancy
shape; two lights; 18-inch silk shade; silk
fringe. S.9S
Floor Lamps Of Solid Mahogany or fin
ished in Furnished Gold; fluted column;
22-inch silk Empire shade, with 4-inch silk
fringe and wide gold braid. 1880
Floor Lamps of Solid Mahogany, heav-
ily hand-carved, in Furnished Gold or An
tique Ivory Enamel finish 22-inch Empire
shade, silk fringe. 17.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
HOUSEHOLD LINENS

Pure Scotch Linen Damask Tablecloths.
each ESQ. 3.25 and 3.75
Napkins to match. doz. 2.75 and 3.75
Heavy Irish Linen Satin Damask Table
cloths. each Z.9U, 3.SU anu 40
Napkins to match. ........ .doz. 3.9U
Irish Damask Table Linen. ........,::
I'd 85c, LIS, 1.5O
Round Scalloped Damask Tablecloths.
each $50 to 600
Hemmed Huckaback Towels. ........
doz. LIS. ESQ, 800
Hemstitched Huckaback Towels. .....:
doz. 800. $50, 600
Turkish Bath Towels. ...............
doz. 800, $50, 600
Turkish Bath Mats. each 75c, 100. LIS
Hemmed Glass Towels .doz ESQ d 800
Heramed Dish Towels. .doz. LIS & IT'S
Roller Towels each 40c, 55c and Csc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
s,,kensen Sweeps On in
New Operations After
Selling Braila
., ANS CLEARING
OF ALL MOLDAVlA
oassians Offer Desperate
ICssistance TO Won Gerck
and Win Heights

IL, Jan. g. Msekenssu is con-
D -. battle for the Sereth line
'h,N' ..,t.d success along the 100
VII, y. ,,... from the Western MOldavian
ni' -. 70 the Danube. Following
'n''. '.,rr. Of Brails, the Teutonie
''' vent forward to the right bank
~. -. Sereth at two points between
q :. Nd Foessni. captured Eve viii
80. that blocked their path and drove
sc pr,,i.rs across the river near its
=. .'.r.,es with the Danube.
'g,.,Vbile Won Gerck made substAn-
= ,5,,p,,s in his movement to turn
!. = s.r.th position from the west driv-
~ n. Ruinanisns and Russians
y. s1shitza. IroItus and Putns val
The tenacious resistance Of the
-, .roops in these sectors won for
-. - .sv.ral heights and forced the
~. NV 70 psy dearly for the ground ne
n 5oubt as % whether MAckensen
~ - c,r+inue his operations against
I. prssisns and Rumsnisns after tne
30 - of Braila was removed to-day
:, So 80 German official encouragement
- carnations that are intended are
~ bsSrn." the statement says, add
-. aGala(z is under our IRE.
ss',sonbtedlv this means a plan ior
=. Clearing Of al Moldavis and the
y .s,, ..yD invasion OF Bessarsbia,
- 0Ssssa the goal. This plan EN-,
' ~, a double drive against the Aimed
IT, ~. danube sruy and the major part
: y. Ninth Army probably will be
- 70 force the Danube At REM east
Z Galatz. From this point an lmPor-
=, railroad runs northeastward 10
;.,ssr IRON which town branches lead
"a lass and Kishinef. scene OF the
,,"scrs Of Jews. on the one hand, and
! odessa on the other. The hrst
.,,rg Imposition 10 such a movement
.i,st be expected in the territory
..ysrssd by Trajan's Wall, between
!, Pruth and Lake Sasyk, an inlet OF
e Black Sea. ,v.,
he second drive, prosecuted by Fsl-
,rbsvn and Won Gerck. aims al the
spture Of Tecuciu. east Of the Seretn
nj sbout the same distance from II
4 Focssni is on the west.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
250.O0
Library Furniture

Twopiece Overstuffed Suites. including
Sofa and Arm Chair, in fine Tapestry, with
inflow arms. regularly $4,000, 225.O0
Queen Anne Sofas, with cane back, spring
cushions and pillows covered in velour.
regularly 10000, 1850
Arm Chairs to match. ........... $3.50
regularly $500
Cane Wing Chairs, in Antique Mahogany
with medallion back. 1875
regularly 5000
Overstufred Tapestry Sofas, with loose
spring cushions. regularly 1850, 69.75
Overstuffed Sofas,-Queen Anne Model;
covered in Velour; loose spring cushions.
regularly 10000, 1850
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
LEWIS PLANNED
TO END HIS LIFE
Continued from page 1

Ing the conversation that followed the
model was asked il she had heard Of
her New York friend since the auto
show.
81 was in New York about six weeks
ago" Grace replied, land called him on
the telephone. We had a royal time"
Motive Still Undiscovered
There are some things yet 20 be
cleared up" District Attorney Rotan
declared, following the conference with
the Chambers. Lewis apparently spent
the night in the Roberts girls apart
ments. There may have been a fight,
and he may have wanted money, or he
may have killed her for a dozen differ
emit reasons. IL is possible he struck
her in the face with his fist, and then,
realizing she was hurt, decided to fin
ish the job"
The District Attorney admitted the
police were unable to discover a mo-
tive for the crime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
ART OBJECTS

At $50 Less than Regular Prices
Offering a choice collection of
Bronze and Marble Statuary, Marble
Pedestals, Lamps and Bric-a-Brac.
A rare opportunity 10 secure fine
Art Objects at moderate cost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07

is thus in the hands Of the allies tTeu-
tonic).
In Dobrudjs the Third Bulgarian
Army, containing German, Bulgarian
and Turkish troops under command OF
General NercIof, quickly and definite
ly fulhlled their task. No more Rus
sian or RumaniRn soldiers remain
there.
New operations that are intended are
being begun. Galatz is under our hre.
A later statement reads:
II is officially reported that the en-
gagements southwest Of Riga proceeded
fsvorsbly for US. South Of Fokshani
and on the Milcov sector the fighting
activity has increased.
In Braila the Russians before abAn-
doning the city destroyed the majority
Of Rumanian factory establishments.
Petrogrod, Jan. 6.--The War Of
fce tonight reports:
A German company attempted TO ap-
proach our trenches in the region OF
Kotumba (RumnniR). Part Of the COM
pAnv was hayonetted and the rest capt
ured. South Of Kotumha the enemy
forced our troops TO withdraw two
versts eastward.
The battle for the possession OF n
height north Of the Uzul Valley was
concluded with a counter attack on our
part which overthrow the enemy.
Enemy attacks in the Oituz Valley
region were repulsed and our detsch-
ments occupied height south OF the
0ituz River.
The enemy, with superior forces, at
tackled the Rumanisns on the upper
part Of the Suchitza River and pressed
them back 10 Rosaca The enemy sue
ceeded also in pushing back the Ru-
manisns in the region Of Kopruris,
twelve versts southeast OF the conhu-
ence OF the Putna and Zsbala rivers
and northwest Of Odobechti. Enemy at
tacks near the latter place we're re-
pulsed by the Rumanians.
The enemy bombarded Rimniceni. on
the Lower Rimnik River, with his
heavy artillery. and took the offensive
on the front Rimniceni- Gulianca -Kio-
venu-Maxineni and pressed back our
advanced posts four versts eastward,
after a stubborn resistance. At nightfsll
the enemy undertook an attack along
the highrosd from Gulisnca to ODE
nechti. but was arrested by our FIRE.
We evacuated Braila on Thursday
and retired across the Sereth River.