The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-15


the Germans are striving to take the
offensive on the western front. and
the much heralded great attack may
be about to begin.
The only thing that causes doubt
as to this is that the German news
papers have been permitted to dis
cuss 1t. Germany is not accustom-
ed to discussing her plans in adj
vance, and when she does, 1t is gen.
orally a fairly good sign that she
really is planning something else.
However, it may be that the German
high command feels that the allies
already know of the plan and are
preparing for it. and that such dis
cussion will create optimism at
home.
Just where the blow will fall can
only be guessed at. and the Ger
mans, by renewing the intense artil-
lery fire along the entire line, have
tried to conceal the massing Of
troops for an attack. The point
considered most likely is the French
line between Rheims and Verdun.
There are many reasons for this Sec
tor being chosen. 1t is the one part
OF the line between Switzerland and
the sea that runs east and west. The
line runs almost directly south to
Rheims, and then sweeps east to
Verdun, turning south again there.
II the Germans could break through
it would menace the entire French
line to the south. and force the
evacuation Of verdun, which would
be the biggest possible moral vic
tory for Germany, where Verdun is
looked upon as the biggest defeat of
the war.
Barred In The North.
To the north of Rheims. the
French hold very strong positions
along the Chemin des DANES, and to
attempt a frontal attack on them
would be a terribly costly maneuver,
as the Germans found out to their
sorrow during the last summer.
Further north are the British, with
lines much more firmly held than
the French lines. Calais would be
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mann" he is pictured as saying.
Legs amt no treat to me-.
Here is the version of 1t as George
Meredith might have written it. ac-
cording to b. L. r.. and it is good
example Of what Chicago laughs at
daily:
''stop!" she signaled.
The appeal was comprehen-
sible, and the charioteer. as
siduously obliging. fell to posture
Of checking none too volant
steeds.
You are to suppose her past
meridian, near the twilight OF
years, noteworthy rather for mat
ter than manner; and her vis-
age, comparable to the beef Of
England's glory, well you wot.
This ones descent was mincing,
hesitant, adumbrating dread OF
disclosures - these expectedly
ample, columnar, massive. The
day was gusty. the breeze prank
ant: petticoats, handbook UNI
brella were to be conciliated.
managed if possible; no light
task, you are to believe.
FURRY, marmi"
The busman's tone was pa
tientIy admonitory, dispassion-
ate. A veteran in his calling,
who had observed the ascending
and descending Of q myriad ma
irons, in playful gales.
"'Uurry, marml
The fellow was without nlus-
1 ions; he had reviewed moro
twinklinR columns than
sergeant Of drill. Indifference
his note, leaning TO ennui He
said so, bluntly, piQuantly. in
half a dozen memorable words,
fetching yawn for period.
The lady 5erked an indignant
exclamation, and completed,
rosily precipitate. her passage to
the pave.
II makes you want to get out
Diana" OF zone Of Our Conqnerors'
and read them over again.