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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN OPENS TO-DAY
Teams Members and Captains Met Monday Evening in
 ment.

Today will be the opening day of the Red Cross campaign, the greate st campaign in. human history for phil anthropic purposes-s1G0,eo 100000 in enc week of which the allottment for Norwich is S25, 5000.
 there was q general committee meet ing with the team captains and mem bers at the Buckingham Memorial with Francis J. Leavens presiding.
 The members of the teams with their captains follow:
 Team No. 1--James c. Macpherson. captain. ". M. Block, J. E. tSanton. William z, Bcdss Jr. J; T. Riordan zeiler. G. H. Lorins, s. P. Kehoe.
 Team No. 2-Thomas H. Beckley. captain, George H. Doian Maurice F. Fitzgerald, Michael J. Ceseoran, Roy Frank A. sislS. James Duggan. B. J. Houlihan. Edward G. Mckay, James P. Sheridan.
 Team No. sNWilliam 4. Norton. dred,. Alfred Alien Herman Alofsin. 2nd, Rev. J. EIdred Brown. Charles D. Greenman. George s. Brown, Thomas M. Shields.
 tain, William Frisbie, Fben Learned, w. Tyler Olcott, Phillip T. Welles. Lucius Briggs. Louis Porteous. Chan ming Huntington, ". C. Callaghan, A. C- swan.
 Team No. 5-E w. Perkins. captain, William H. Shields. John r. Hunting ton, J. Dana Colt, W. E. Perry, Henry Parker, Allyn l.. Brown, V. P A. Quinn. Charles Foster.
 Team No. 6-J. T. Corkery, captain, John N. Lee, Dr. T. A. Crowley, J. A. Desmond J. 1T. Carney, T. J. Fitz- gerald, W H. Harrington, ". c. Kas- loski, W. B. Hynds, J. A. Quinn.
 Team No. 7--L M. Craudall, cap- tain. Fred G. Prothero, Emil Fox, S. B.. Palmer. R. T. Crosby, Dr. G. A. Comeau- Clinton Lane, !. E. Vaughn, C. I. Smith. c. A. Spier. F. I. Dodge.
 Team No - John H. Per kins, chairman. J. R.. Tar rant, I. O. Hill, J. T. Isbister, Harold Gillespie, Earl Stamm, Ed ward Y. Messinger, George T. Hig-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

gins. E.. O. Rodier, Charles A. Saxton. Henry D. Johnson.
 tain. Earl Mathewson. E. F, Pulien. Andrew\D. Davies, Harry Peterson, Arthur Libby, Archa W. Colt, Rich ard Tarrant, Charles l.. Stewart, AL
 Team No. 1o-Hume E.. F1asler. captain, ". c. PuIlen. Robert John son, Joseph Worth, Willis Austin, Hugh Campbell
 address at Montgomery, Ala. saidi 'ifYou ought to back up the Red Cross in every way possible. You can do no finer, nobler work and you can will do as much good The Rec Cross is the big brother of the arsny's medi- cal department, the one official agency of the war department in handling the from the battle area back to the home and the relief covers the caring for the men on the battlefield and in the hospitals. then to the trains or ships and on through their convaiescence."
 American troops, under General Pershing, will soon be on the fr.ng line in France and they deserve Americas best. The government will see that nothing is lacking, in equip ment and material, to make them eff cient fighting men and the Amsri- can Red Cross must see that nothing is lacking to keep them healthy, happy and efhcient soldiers. For this the Red Cross must have:
 Hospital and medical equipment to supplenn ent that of the army medical department equal to any emergency. Equipment to care. for 100000 men ought to be provided at once.
 Recreation and rest facilities be- hind the firing line Americans on leave, unlike the British and French cannot return to their homes. Clup rooms, sports supplies, books and oth- CT means of recreation must be sent them from America
 Personal comfort kits and small ar ticles not included in army regula tions- Many thouhands of articles from toothbrushes to writing paper. pipes etc, are needed to take the place of things that could not be brought along.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
FILE LAST REPORTS
 OF ELECTION EXPENSES
What the Candidates on Both Tickets
 Spent in the Race for Office.

The last of the election expenses filed with Town Clerk Charles S. Hol- brook by political workers and can didates follows:
 Casper K. Bailey, the treasurer of the fifth district, had $50 and Ee paid S30 for autos, s5 each to two helpers and $1.50 for cigars and returned the gum Of $12.50 to the republican, town committee
 Frank Fl. smith, the treasurer of the first district. had $50 and he paid gars cost s6.5o, 'pnoning s, helpers $1s and carfare s4.
 In the West Side district Frank H. Woodworth had $6e and he paid $5 for room rent, autos cost sc5, three aJ- sistants were paid s15, dinners cost s2.5e, cigars and cigarettes ss, and carfare S2.5O. MT. Woodworth paid back s2 to the republican town com mittee.
 William s. Murray in GreeneviIIe was given s60 by the repu blican town committee and he spent it all in the following manner: Three autos cost s22, five assistants were paid S21, car tickets cost s, cigars $s and dinners consumed s4.
 NJ c. Higgins expended s2o. H. w. Gallup S, R. C. Perry nothing, T. A. Robinson $50, Earl Ma.hewson $30 Milo R. Waters s24, William S. Mur- ray nothing and Henrw ". Tibbits
 The democrats collected the sum of S524 and spent all Of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
ATTEMPTED TO KILL
 HUSBAND AFTER QUARREL. Mrs. Napoleon Lussier Snatched Re-
 voiver from His Pocket.
Especial to The Bulletin }

Special to The Bulletin.)
 Piainfield, June 1S.-Monday after noon about 1.30 Mrs. Napoleon Lussier attempted to kill her husband after a family quarrel The woman snatched her husbands revolver from the pocket of his coat which hung on a hook, and fired five shots at him, one shot taking effect in the mans head. The wound is not dangerous, due to the bullet glancing off and causing a slight scalp wound.
 In her haste to put the man out of the way the woman thrust aside her II months old child and injured the little one severely. Miss Kirby, the Lawton Mills corporation nurse, attended and treated the child.
 Presumably the family qGarreled and the wife in anger fired at her husband without reconciliation.
 Upon hearing the shots neigfbsfs s investigated and secured the aid of Dr. Arthur Chase, who treated the man.. Grand Juror King and Officer Edward Allen quickly reached the house and both man and wife were taken into custody and taken to the lookup in Central Village A hearing is to be held Tuesday morning at s o'clock. The woman was formerly an oriental dancer in Barnum 6 Bailey's circus.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
independents Win Again.

The Independent baseball team de- feated the Thernos team for the sec ond time this season by the score of Il to [. The Thermos team was very confident that they would get away with the long end of the, score as they had four of the Academy team play ing with them. The Greeneville boys were there with the stick and shatter- cd the fond hopes of the Bottlers. The lineup follows:
 Thern1cs 3bf Jenson 2b, Hull ss, Bennett c. Riley If Blair If, Driscol 1h. Gadle re. Purvfs D.
 Independents Tilley of, Isbitski c, Potter 10. Moran rf, ,s-~ I.snglais 2b, Shahan 3b. MeI1tIre ss. Busch D, Bo-' hara If.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
HEARD REPORT ON
 FRENCH ORPHAN FUND.
Art Students Held Special Meeting on !
 Monday Afternoon.

A special meeting of the Norwich Art Students association was called Monday afternoon at o'clock at the Norwich Free Academy for the pur- pose of hearing the report Of the com mittee on the French orphan fund. Miss Theodore McCardy, chairman, reported that Mrs. Robert w. Perkins had offered the use of her house and grounds for lawn fete to help raise the fund on the afternoon of Thursday, June 2S from until o'clock Ad- mission will be charged to adults 25 cents and children Is cents. It was decided to immediately appoint com rnittees to make arrangements for the event, and everything will be done to make 1t a most attractive and success full affair
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Entertained Hospital Patients.

A delightful entertainment was given by the members of the Sacred Heart Parish at the Baclxus Hospital Sunday afternoon which was very much appreciated by the nurses and patients. The following was the pro- grample rendered.: Piano selection, Miss Blanche Fontaine; My Rambling Rose. Miss Rose Murphy: Don't For get Your Mother Miss Anita Belair: piano selection, Miss Fontafne: Good Bye Sweet Day, Miss Amanda Be- lair: violin solo. John Dougherty; The Last Chord, Charles Belair: duet, Chas. and Amanda Belair; Star Spangled Banner. chorus.
 The soioists were accompanied by Miss Blanche Foutaine and John Dougherty. The entertainment was under the direction of Mrs. D. C. Mur- phy and Mrs. Levi Trudeau, visiting ladies of the Sacred Heart parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Civil ssr~ies Exam.

The United States Civil Service commission announces examinations for typewrfter only to be held on June 30, 1917. for the Held service. in the First U. s. Civfl Service district. which comprises the New England states, as a+resuA Of which 1t is .ex- pected that large number of arpcint- nnents will be made to positfous in the quarterrnaater corps. Tn naval estab- ltshments, and in other branches of the government nervice in the Nsw EHEiand af8tes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
UllR 9arIlgfitl.
0rwicF. Tuesday, June sfe, 1917.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

There, have been local showers with : in the last A hours along the north border from Maine westward to the Dakotas-
 !. The temperatures have risen gener- ally east Of the Mississippi river and are now neai= or above sthe seasonal average throughout the country. Local showers are probable in the interior of New York and New Eng land and generally fair weather else where east of the Mississippi river during the next 24 hours. The temperature will change little. The winds along the north Allan tic coast will be moderate south and southwest: middle Atlantic coast gen. tie to moderate south.
 Forecast. New England: Overcast Tuesday. followed by local showers Tuesday night or Wednesday.
 Fla stern New York: Overcast south probably. local showers north Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair.
 Observations in Norwich. Tha following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the change in temperature and the barometric changes Monday:
 Ther. Bar F H ............-.. 13 SolS 5 D. m. 10 30.lS Highest 7s, lowest g.
 Cenparisens. Predictions for Monday: Fair and warmer.
 Mondays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Large Collection of Waste p.per.

The collection of waste paper for the for the past week was exceedingly good and it is hoped that the collec- -l lions will steadily increase. The Iieuterants will always be glad to col lect the papers from those that have them to give.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Red Cross Meeting.

The local branch of the Vsd Cross held their re=ular meeting in their rooms in Poneham hall Monday even ing with a large number in attendance. The young ladies sewed bandages and did other Red Cross worE. Plans for cooperating in the National Red Cross week were discussed and announce ment will be made later as to the car rying out Of these plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Straw Mating Rugs

These are very cool and sanitary and attractive designs. size S6xs6 inohes-Special price 39c each. wide, attractive co1ors for bedrooms Special price 37c a yard. value 42c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
MARRIED.

 TRAIL-sPICER-In Poquonnoc. June 1S. 1917, by Rev. O. G. Buddington. Henry Trail and Miss Esther Spiccr. wRIG RIGHT-KEILEY-In Putnam June IS 1a1T by Rev. Frank D. Sargent, Rev John W Wright of Pylesville, Md, and Miss Mary E. Kelley of DayVi1le.
 June IS, 1917. by Rev. Charles r. ReGard Timothy Kelleher of Hart ford and Miss Rose C. Griffin of Put nam
 RIGGS-yoLMER-In Norwich Town, June Is. 1917, by Rev. William Ora wford. George Riggs of Norwich and Miss Bertha Katherine Volmer Of Norwich Town. BARSTOw-GEER- Scotland Conn. June Is. 1917. by Rev. Martin L. lowering. Dr. Myron E. Barstow of Boston Mass. and Miss Gladys Geer of Scotland.
 PI.AUT-wEIEI-In New York city. June ,. 1e1I, Ralph Plaut formerly of Norwich, and Miss Gertrude Weih-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
DIED-

GILI.ETT-Jn Lebanon, June IS, 1917.
 William W. GiIlett in his Stst year. Funeral service at Goshen church at ? o'clock Wednesday afternoon Amherst Mass. June
 Is, 1917. William Isaac Fletcher, axsd 73 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
TAFTVLLE

Four Year Old Boy Has Lucky Escape From orownina-Hed Gross Hss Regular Mestina--msnhers of Sa- cred Heart Parish Entertain Hospi- tai Patisnts-Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Miss Jean Kier of New London was the week end guest of Miss Florence Tf1ey Of Prospect street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

: Hartford.-Arthur W. Burt instruct or in French in the Hartford High school, has sailed for France with the Clark college unit of the American ambulance field service. .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Graduation at the Wequonnoc school will take place Thursday afternoon with picnic for the kindergarten de- partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Ernest Pollard has returned to Hart ford after spending the week end wit his parents here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
PersonaIs.

Kirk Ricl<etts, who graduated from Syracuse university. this year Is at his home here
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Miss Dorothy De Wolfe of New Lon don spenC the week end with AIis: Lillian Karkutt of 18th street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Howard Dunse is spending a few days as theguesto his brother in Mer- iden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Carpet Sweepers S1.59

Carpet Sweepers with fulI-siz brush and highly finished mahogany case-Special price $1.59 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Vice President from Meeaup.

C1ass day events were observed at Brown university on Monday. The vice presfdent of the senior class this year fs Ralph TtlNnxhaat penison of AoosuD-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Personals and Notes. Miles Fitznlaurice is working in . munition plant in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Mattresses al. $5.5O

Pulls Mattresses, combination cotton top and bottom. covered with blue and white tickingASpecial price s5.5o each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Dutch Curtains, made of scrim with neat edging and valance, value $100-Special price a Madras Curtains, newest ef- facts, in flower and lattice de- signs, some with valance and ready to hem, value S1.5a- Special price a pair. .........
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
PIANO RECITAL Pupils of Frauiein Suck Carry Out Excellent Program.

The piano pupils of Fraulein Suck gave a recital Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs L. O. Smith. who had generously offered her beautiful grand piano for that purpose. All the numbers of the program were given in a manner which showed most careful work. Little Marion Mitchell was awarded a prize for the good work she had done. The numbers on the program were as follows:
 Nancy Bigelow. Three short selections,
 Marion Mitchell. Heather Rose Bchr
 Margaret Ssyles. Study and Valse -....- Meuenit
 Molly Bigelow- Spanish Dance ....... MoskowSki Eoise Smith and Nancy Bigeiow- Italian FofksonE .-..--....-.... Behr
 Marion B. Briggs. e. vase kf1mI
 Molly Bigelow- Flower Song ....--........ Lange
 Nancy Bigel0w. To Wild Rose Mcdowell From an Indian Lodge ...- Mcdowell EIo1se e. Smith Nachtstucke No 8 and 4. .Schumann Reruica Underwood.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
GREENEVTLLE

Six hours after high water it is To tide, which Is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
BORN.

BI.I4NGs-In North. Stonington. June Il. 1917, daughter to Mir. and Mrs William W. Billings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

OpFnpaftsons. Predictions for Monday: Fair and warmer. Mondays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19

Sum. Moon und TIdes.
 Sun I High ! Moea
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-19
Wool and Fibre Rugs

These Rugs are three-quarters Wo and one quarter fibre
 Size 30xs0 inches at s1.5e Size 36x72 inches at 22.l0 Size 6x9 feet at S5.95
 Size s-ax10-e feet at Gt0.0n Size ex12 feet at S11.00
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
STRIKING CONTRAST
TO USUAL FRENCH TOWNS

~ tSJSI. t'tENt u TOW y -
Lens presents Il striking contrast 10
tho usual gray white towns of North
crn France. 1t appears in tho distauc"
as ono great spiotch OF rcd--rcd walls.
rcd roofs. rcd chimncys-out OF which
loom the gray walls and gray towers
OF tho cathedral Mine towers dot the
surrounding country almost as thickly
as oil dcrrcks in the petroleum dis
tricts of America. Great Stag heaps
rise here and there like so many Egyp-
tian pyramids.
Into and around these red buildings
and Stag heaps shells exploded through
out the afternoon.
Above Lens. occasional shranncl
shells broke. With the usual Eritish
white puff balls were mingled in the
dcnsey black puffs. the latter being
the German 80 shrapnel recently cap
tured and turned against tho Germans.
Some of tho points surrounding Lens.
which are already occupied by the
British. were thorns in the side Of these
same soldiers during tho famous battles
of the Loos salient It. was inpos- :
sible at that time TO blow the Germans
all this is changed. The difference he
offensive began last Monday and that
when the British inauguratcd the bat
ties of the Sommc last July was so
great that ii is difficult to realize they
came from the same army.
HNITISH NOW HANDLE
WEAPONS LIKE VETERANS
Al the timc set for the Somme bonn
bardmcnt to begin, some of the British
artillery officers were seeing large
shells fired from their guns for the
first timc. .tt the battle of Arras the
British officers aud gun crews handled
the weapons like veterans. Between
them lay six or seven months Of con-
stant training. not only in tho schools.
but actually i'm tic field. with tho Ger
man positions as practice targets.
All winter long the British guns have
roarcd, i'm order that when the offensive
began every artilleryman would have
iarity with the various phases OF the
modern school of gunncry. The rapid :
ity and precision with which the bonn
bardment was carried out has been one
Of the distinct features Of tho now sue
cess The small losses suffered were
due largely to the cooperation and cf-
fcctivc work Of the artillery. Every
step pow made forward finds guns OF
all calibcrs merely waiting for the
word to place destructive fire or Il
'Ccontinued on Second Paee.)
SAVE $4,000 BY HVYINd a KLINE This
measures its merit above other cars Show.
room BE- "oSt Broad.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
TS CHANGES SUGEt.STED
Rl ARMY GENERAL. STtE

Virtually all changes in the national
dcfonsc law suggested by tho army
general star were accepted by the com
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
Are You a Grasshopper
or a Provident Ant ,

The GrHsshOppcr In the fable
buzHrd hifthcIy around NIL summer.
Hnd In winter old ". c. OF 7. got
him.
The ant got out In the hot sun
he lind supply OF potatoes In his
cellar and large assortment OF pre-
serves OH the pantry shelf.
The American people arc the hu-
man Grnsshoppers OF the world.
rhey live from hand to mouth md
hnvr N" thought for the grocery
hiil-untii 1t comes. Old II. G.. of H..
Inns got them, too.
You must learn TO bc nm ant. You
must raise foods and snvc foods.
You can practice economic prepared
ncsn I'm your back yard or on n va
cant lot by raising your own vcgc-
tables. However little land you
have, u In worth cultiyntinE. as an
example. hHblt and n contribu-
ton to tho welfare Of your country.
This- Gnrdrn Book ~ free.
You can get free nm ofiirini nty-
page booklet issued by tho United
states government that tells you In
complete detni1 how to lay out and
plant md take rnrc OF your home
garden. II contains special dircc-
tiOns for raisiuR over 6fty kinds OF
vegetables. II has diagrams. n
planting table, description Of tools
and thirty-four illustrations. You
need this book TO do your bit In tho
food reserve. Sent free on receipt
OF n !-rent stamp for return post
age. Address.
Timcs-DispntchI Information Bureau,
Timcs-Dispntcb building,
Itichmond, Ea.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
lISN .ASsoCiatcl I,rrSs.l

WASHINGTON. April It.-Prc>-
idcnt Wilson pcr>onnlty began to-
day the formulation of II dcmnitc
program for tho great Wnr rOnfcr-
cnccs to begin here next week with
official representatives of Great
Britain mud France. The subject.
TO he discussed nrc expected to CA
tend further than material co-opcrn-
tion between tho United states and
tho entente allies. The President
believes the ErGntcst result which
can come from the world war In mn
agreement under which conflicts
cnn he avoided In the future and
guarantees be given of the right OF
seIf-gorcrnment to every nation.
lnrge or small, and this idenI Is
certain to find Its wny into the
conferences.
In welcoming the foreign dclcEa-
tions headed by Arthur j. Bnlfour.
Foreign Minister or Great Britnin,
md Rene Viyinni. Minister OF Jus
tice OF France, the President II ex-
pected to point to the aspirations OF
the United Stutes.
The President had no engagements
to-day, and did not leave the White
Houae-a course only followed by
him when engaged In framing tho
most important plans. Usually hc
dcvotes Saturdays to- SOihnE and
nutomobilinS.
The character of the delegations
coming here from France and Grcut
Britain hns generally been taken us
an Indication that they will he en-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
HOUSE UNANIMOl Is
FOR BIG BOND BIZ I.
President Is ormulating Program
for War Conferences Soon to Begin

powered to discuss broad questions
"f policy, nv welt ms to outline to
tho American government the war
pinns of the entente allied aud Md
The InItcd states In avoiding the
Possible means OF assisting Rus
Min. aud thus building up tho ncvc-t
democratic government In tho world.
nrc receiving tho most earnest rOn-
sihcrntiOn from the administration.
u was admitted at tho state Depart
mcnt to-dny TINT serious attention
was being given to IL suggestion
TINT u comm lssioR from the United
states he sent to PetrOgrad. When
the time comes for discussion OF
financing uucnttons with tho French
aud British delegations md with
the Russian government, tho Senate
is expected to have acted on tho
bond issue bill passed to-day by the
House. under which, lonns totnliur
s'.oOo.o00.O0O mny he mnde to the
entente countries.
REPRESENTATIVES OF the State De-
Phrtmcnt, the nrmy and the navy
Will leave Washington probably to-
morrow for nm unnamed port to well
come the British visitors.
Rcnr-Admirnl Ernnk Fletcher and
Commander ID. r.. Sellers, of the
navy. and Colonel Robert l.. l.,
Michic. of the army general star;
i.ieutennnt-ColOncI Spencer Cosby,
Of the Army Wnr College. and Cnp-
tain John G.. auekemcycr. cnvnIry,
were appointed to-day 10 rcprescnt
the navy and army, respectively, In
the party.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-15
BRITISH PATROLS PRESS
RAPIDLY TOWARD LENS
Heavy Bombartiment Undoubtedly
Gives Impetus TO German
Plans to Fall Back
MANY FIRES BREAK OUT IN CITy
Whole Rich Mining Section i'm Hands
OF Invaders Since Autumn or 1914.
Surrounding Points Already Occu-
pied by Allied Forces.
tFrom STAFF Correspondent OF the

tFrom STAFF Correspondent OF the
Associated Ircssl
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES ~
FRANCE fvia London). April IA
Heavy high explosive shells we're pour
ing into Lens late to-day. and were
undoubtedly giving impetus to the
German plans TO fall back from that
central mining city, which has been
in the hands Of the Germans since the
autumn OF 19lt. together with the min
eral wealth represented in the sur
rounding district. Fires In Lens, seen
for the first time yesterday afternoon
are smoiderng to-day. There ap-
parcntly was no general conNagration
Time and time again explosions could
be seen within the city.
In far distant parts OF tho city smoke
could be observed pouring from tall
chimneys. as il the Industrial activi-
;ies OF the Germans in the French fac
tories were progressing as usual. Brit
sh patrols were this afternoon press
ing toward the city from all directions
From the northern slopes of Nimy
ridge. recently captured from the Ger
mans. il was possible. through the brill
liantiy clear atmosphere to-day. to see
the spires and chimncys of Douai, still
a German stronghold. Nearer. Lens
seemed to lie almost at the very foot
of tho ridge. with its snburb, LEVIN.
spra wiling we'll into tho new British
lines