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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
"Thls Is a Great Secret, Dear olri.
Guard II as You Would Your LIfe.S

now. If / told her all that I've just
told you, she might ask questions
couldn't answer; not, ut least, until
she is my wife. perhaps not them
Surely you must realize that your
faith has taken great deal on trust.
You have refrained from putting
question that. with Mrs. Merrilees,
would take the form of a demand
What is the nature Of this business
Of mine to which have referred but
never namedW
"fou will tell me when you think
should know, daddy"
I'm quite sure you oughtn't to
know" he said gravely; "but I'm quite
sure you've got to, if our relations
are to continue in love and trust.
Moreover, know can trust you, and,
were to keep you in ignorance, much
might happen that you wouldn't under
stand. that might make you doubt. mis-
judge, mistrust me. You may on occa-
sion see me in conference with strange
men, of a class I'd normally have
nothing In common with. You'll have
to become accustomed to my keeping
strange hours-and help me keep them
secret. You may even hear odd whis-
pers about me-rumors that I'm not
altogether what ! seem. Well, they'll
be justified; for I'm not. New York
knows me as feather-brained fash
ionable, with decent income from the
real estate business l maintain as
blind. I'm ashamed to have no object
In existence other than amiable idling.
Whereas. In reality"
Though their solitude was absolute.
Craven came closer TO his daughter
and lowered his voice:
This Is a great secret, dear girl.
Guard 1t as you would your life. I'm
In charge of the secret diplomatic
service representing Downing Street
In the United States!"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
% Man Without
q A Country @
81 Edword Everett Hale

more than half the surgeons do. Then
If anybody was sick or died, or If the
captain wanted him to on any other
occasion, he was always ready TO read
prayers. l have remarked that he
read beautifully.
My own acquaintance with Philip
Nolan began six or eight years after
the war, on my first voyage after |
was appointed midshlpman. 1t was
In the first days after our slave trade
treaty, while the reigning house,
which was still the house of Virginia,
had still sort of sentimentalism
about the suppression of the horrors
of the middle passage, and something
was sometimes done that way. We
were in the South Atlantic on that
business. From the time l Joined, l
believe / thought Nolan was a sort Of
lay chaplain-a chaplain with blue
coat. 1 never asked about him. Ev-
erything in the ship was strange to
me. knew it was green to ask ques-
tions, and | suppose | thought there
was q "Plain-Buttons" on every ship.
We had him to dine in our mess once
q week, and the caution was given that
on that day nothing was TO be said
about home. But if they had told us
not to say anything about the planet
Mars or the book of Deuteronomy, l
should not have asked why: there were
great many things which seemed to
me to have as little reason. / first
Game to understand anything about
'the man without country" one day
when we overhauled n dirty little
schooner which had slaves on board.
An officer was sent to take charge of
her, and after q few minutes he sent
back his boat to ask that someone
might he sent him who could speak
Portuguese. We were all looking over
the rail when the message came, and
we all wished we could interpret, when
the captain asked who spoke Por-
tuguese. But none of the officers did ;
and just as the captain was sending
forward TO ask II any of the people
could, Nolan stepped ont and said he
should be glad to interpret, If the cap
tain wished, as he understood the Ian
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
south,s Farm Production.

The Manufacturers Record says
that the total value Of the South's ag.
ricultural products, including animal
products. In 1916 was more than $4..
650.O00,00O. or only s per cent less than
the total for the United States In 1900
The total value of the South's crops
emitting live stock. In 1915 was $685.
$4,000. or $1,072, ,2S0. 900 over 1915. To
this cotton contributed $1.079. SOC, 900
grain $1.2SS S00, 900, and hay, tobaees
and potatoes $40. 4e40oQ
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21

sYNoPls-A welbed Engllshwoman,
pcus finds when she boards the ata
erpool to New York,
fascinating wealthy widow
The girl introduces herself
America meet her father Lucys behavior
sn who vastly surprised find the girl possession
nicen necklace stolen
Lucy dressing in the dark in her
versation between outside
of them Taddeu father
She
making Mrs Mlees, wealthy young
friend of Mrs Beggarsn They Lydia
Mrs Merrees has just promised he
posed bachelor and this fact she doesn't relish
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21

Does Il seem to you that the
nature Of Tad craven's work 90
a British secret service man Jus
titles his posing a. . bachelor
for many years and hls treat
ment Of lydiaf
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21

GO BE coNTINuED5
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02

duty to disseminate any information regarding tho weather that may be expected during the winter on the threshold of which we arc now standing and, as tho past is Che only criterion by which there is to go. he can do no better than relate what has occurred in tho past There may be among tho stroller's many readers some one who had figured on not buying heavy undorclothing for the coming wlntor-somo who wcro figuring on that way or com serving. but as the indications now arc similar Co those of sc years ago, when most disastrous winter was being ushcrcd over tho threshold of Time. hc advises that conservation be practiccd In some other respect than that of mderclothcs.
 There is a glaring possibility that the old Indian interviewed by the is a liar. Most old-tlmcrs are.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02
WITH GERMANY
 OR HER ALLIES
No Less Than Eighteen Nations of the World Are Now Engaged
 in Waging War

At war with Germany or her al- lies;
 Serbia. Russian. Franco. Great Britain. Montenegro. Japan, Bel glum, Italy san Marine, Portugal, Roumania. Greece, Cuba, Panama, Siam. Liberia, China and the United States.
 Diplomatic relations broken on with Germany:
 Brazil, Bolivia, Haiti, Honduras and Nicaragua.
 Declarations of war made:
 Austria vs Belgium, August 2S, 1914
 AuFtria vs. Montenegro, August 9. 1914.
 Austria vs. Russia, August 6,1914.
 Austria vs. Serbia, July 2S, 1914. Bulgaria vB. Serbia, October IA, 1915.
 China vs. Austria. August IA, 1917.
 China vs. Germany August IA, 1917.
 Cuba vs. Germany, April 2, 1917.
 France vs. Austria, August 12, 1914.
 France vs. BugnrIa, October IS, 1915:
 France ys. Germany August 3, 1914.
 Germany vs. France, August 8, Germany vs. Portugal March 9, 1916.
 Germany ys. Russia. August 1, 1914
 Great Britain vs. Bulgaria, octo- Der 1G, 1915.
 Great Britain vs. Austrl, August 12, 1914
 Great Britain vs. Germany, Au- gust 0, 1914.
 Great Britain vs. Turkey, Novem- bor 0, 1914.
 Greece (provisional govornmenD vs. Bulgaria, November 2S, 1916. Greece provisional governmenD ys. Germany. November 2S, 1916. Greece vs Bulgaria, July 9, 1917. Greece vs. Germany, July 9, 1917. Italy vs. Austria. Oct. 21. 1915. Italy vs. Bulgaria, Oct. 19. 1914. Italy vs. Germay. Aug. 28, 1916. Japan vs. Germany. Aug. 23,1914. Liberia vs Germany August IA, 1917
 Montenegro vs. Austria, Aug. 10, 1914.
 Panama vs. Germany, April T. 1917.
 Roumania ys. Austria. August 27, 1916.
 Serbia vs. Turkey, Dec. 9, 1914. Siam vs. Austria, July 21, 1917. Siam vs. Germany, July 21. 1917. Turkey vs. Allies, Nov. 23, 1914 Turkey vs. Roumania, August go, 1916.
 United States ys. Germany April G, 1917.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02

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Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02
READ THIS, GIRLS

From an exchange we gloan Che following verse which shows "hov the wind blows"
 "Hc used Co skate with Annie,
 She moved with fairy grace; He used to drive with Fannie,
 She had such a pretty face; Ho used Co call on Clara,
 She always praised his book; But at last he married Mary,
 For she knew how Co cook"
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02
A PIECE OF GOOD FORTUNE

In these days Of high prices it ls refreshing Co find one article of ma tlon-widc demand that will not cost more than it did last year, and yet will be more valuable than it has ever been.
 The Youths Companion subscrip- ton price, S2.OO. will not be increas- ed. The 52 issues of 1918 will bo packed full of tho best stories by the most popular writers. The Ed itorial Page, the Boys Page, the Girls Page, Family Page and an the departments will bring vast amount of cheer, good entertain ment and information for every reader in the family circle.
 By special arrangement new sub scribcrs for m Companion can also have McCalrs Magazine-the fash ion authority-tor 1918, both pub lications for only $2.25.
 This two-at-oue-price oncr in- clueds:
 1. Tho Youths Componion-52 is-
 sues in 1918. 9. An Che remaining 1917 issues of
 The Companion free. 8. The Companion Home Calendar
 for 1918.
 4. McCalrs Magazinc-12 fashion
 numbers in 1918.
 An for only S2,25.
 THE YOUTHS COMPANION Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Mass.
 For Sale Baby buggy in good condition. Inquire at News office.
 For the best and neatest Job print ing. come to the News office.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02

"sIrKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modatious. American or European plan. For terms apply Co Dr. l.. F. Goddard. Sanitarium. Alaska.-Adv.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-02

For Sale Baby buggy in good condition. Inquire at News office.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
STATESMEN,
SHOUTS MAYOR IN HOT
GRILL OF The ALDERMEN
Executive Incensed At
Councils Action In
Traction Fight
IGNORANT AND
INCOMPETENT
Cutting Auto Impound-
ing Fee Also Bit
terly Scored

Mayor Marx came back aA ma
Aldermen strong, Wednesday morn
ing. for reducing the impounding
fee for autos from So 10 81 In deh-
ance OF HIS veto and for their med
ding tactics IN dealing with the
street car problem In a formal
statement he eharacterixea them aR
"slapstick statesmen" and deplore&
their Ignorant and incompetent dis.
regard OF the oity's welfare"
On top OF The mayors statement
comes the announcement from Po-
lice Commissioner james CouHenS
that ne will abolish the automobile
pound at the foot OF Cadnlac-sa. at
once and arrest all violators OF the
parking ordinance.
The street railway commission
meets in the mayors oce Wednes-
day afternoon. az 4:30, 20 confer
with II NJ Bflnckerhof. accountant
with the engineering hrm OF Barclay
Parsons 4 Clapp, as 20 the feasible
ity OF proceeding with IN investiga-
ton OF the Detroit United railways
books under the circumstances.
II Is understood that Frederick T.
Bancroft IS rhe engineer Aid. Covan
had in mind when be introduced his
resolution IN the council Tuesday
night. calling for an independent In
vestiEation Of tie company's books
az a cost estlmated AZ $4,000 Bar-
croft made an apr raisal OF ID. q. r.
/ property for the late lamented COM
mittee OF Fifty. which was The sub
/ jsct OF bitter controversy
Peter witt. former street railway
/ commissioner of Cleveland. has also
I been proposed a man of this type
would be wholly acceptable 70 the
mayor but 10 is not al all certain
! hat the mavor viii approve the
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
Rev. w. S. Steensma
Will Go To Front

st. CLAIR, Mich. Dec. IA for
mer member of the Times stan, Rev.
W. :. Steensma, now of the Congre-
gational church OF St Clair, is max
ing final arrangements TO 20 into
the Overseas Work OF The American
7. NJ G. a, Mr.. Steensma has se-
cured six months release from his
church, which will continue his sal
airy during his absence as a coutri
button 90 the Y. M G. a. work The
association will pay his expenses.
Mr.. Steensma went from The
Times TO a pastorate In the upper
peninsula and then became pastor
of the Peoples church IN East IAns
ing until 1915 when he went 20 st.
Clair. While at East Lansing he
was prominent In VI. A G. student
affairs. In St Clair Mr. Steensma
has been particularly prominent IN
community undertakings. holding q
membership In the Shipmasters'
club. the lake captains organization
IN the town
IL is possible that Mr Stcensma
may be sent 10 Holland TO rake "a
part In the new work which the
American and British Y VI. G.. A. are
starting there Jointly. TIE greatest
problem in Holland is 10 handle tho
welfare work IN the great detention
camps whore citizens taking asylum
from the helgerent countries are
held during nogilities Nr Sfoens
mas Dutch nationality makes him
particularly htt9d for his work if lt
opens up
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
AUTO TRUCK
ROUTE is
LAID OUT
First Munitions Train
Leaves Detroit For
SeabOard, Thursday

The Michigan war preparedness
board announces hat Thursday
morning Is auto trucks viii leave
the Packard factory loaded with mu-
nitions made I'm various Detroit
plants for an Atlantic seaport. These
trucks are equipped with standard
transport bodies and Will be accom-
panied by two tank cars with sup
ply OF gasoline. lubricating oil and
anti-freege mixture.
This train will be IN command OF
Capt Bronson, OF the Quartermas-
ter's department, IT, =. a. and 20
enlisted men. who arrived In De
troit Wednesday, The trip marks
a now era in the transportation ~
freight IL being the governments in
tenuon 20 continue THU route even
after peace is established and build
repair shops along the way
The route will be from the Boule-
ward 20 Forrest. 20 Clark-ave.. 10
West Jefferson, thence thru River
Rouge, Ecorge. Trenton, Wyantotte
and other towns 10 Toledo when
the precious cargo Is cafely landed
~ the Atlantic seaport for transpor
tation 10 France, Capt. Bronson and
his men viii return to take charge
OF another train Of motor trucks and
viii be on this run" indefinitely
The highway between Detroit ard
Toledo is in frst-class shape except
lor stretch OF about four miles. and
the state war preparedness board
has appropriated 100000 10 put this
In good cordition and The work viii
be rushed
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
by j. W r. MASON.

fWrttten for the ~ ntted Press
NEW YORK. bcc. ~ Americas
battle front in France may ba The
mysterious objective for which Ge--
Inany is massing new troops n The
west. No other Dart Cf tho Ailies
inc from the North ECt 10 SWitzer.
and presents such strategic possibil-
ties to the Gormar II ia now
|0nown thar the American troops are
facing the Germans within arullery
range OF the Lorraine border Al the
same time Swifzcrland's exchange OF
With Americans
Honccning assurance that our
roops viii not tre7r8ss on Swiss
territory, strongly sugg, SIS hat Al
SAGE. bordering Switzerland. is also
Ieithin Tho American war lines The
Alsace Lorraine front Therefore. will
probably ne aGro with some of the
|nosts infrn aCIgity uf lh- war
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
Canadians With L. s.
Forces Voting For
COnscriptiOn Law
BY j. " PEGLER.
Gta1 Correspondent United Pres

WITH THE AMERICAN EXPE-
DITIONARY FORCE IN FRANCE.
Dec 12 Canadians among the
American forces were ballotinE 20
day on the national election. Two
Canadian officers visited all Ameri-
can camps. recording the votes OF
citizens of the Dominion. The deci-
sion of the hghting men will be un-
auimously In favor OF candidatee IA
vorinR Canada's conscription act.
This Is the only means. Canadians
believe OF ayerttng tho eventual dis
appearance Of Dominion troops FROM
the field
Two Americans--ex-ofiic6fs in the
Canadian arIny-were announced to
day as about tc receive commissions
in the Pershing expedition forces.
Both fought IN the American army
ranks IN Cuba and China
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
ENEMY ACTIVE IN vERDUE
and CAMBRIA BATTLE AREAS
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinity Wednesday
night end ThuTsdaY, cloudyt proba-
bly, with snovvI colder Thursday frc@h
TO strong south west 90 northwest
wfndk
Lower Michigan Probably snow
"Wednesday might and THURSDAY; cold
err tonight In wcnf and north por-
ttOBsI colder Thursday.
Upper Lakeri Fresh north west TO
Rorth windsl snow md colder Wed
nesday night and Thursday.
Lower LakeSi Fresh south winds
becoming west with snow " edneadRy
night and Thursday.
Highest temperature this date IN
the past "a years. 81 I'm 1887 lowest.
II fn 1914.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
SUFFRAGE
HOSTS MEET
IN CAPITAL
Congressman Are In
terviewed BY 900
Women

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-The
marble corridors OF the capitol
echoed today with tho tramp OF coo
suffrsgists They were delegates 70
The National Woman Suffrage con
vention here who advanced in a.
groups upon as many different state
delegations IN congress
The women carried the dennite
challenge to each member oppo Ing
passage OF federal suffrage amend
mcnt that they Will llno up against
every such congressman In thu 1918
elections
Headed By Mrs Norman White
house, the victorious New York suf-
fragists met in Senator Colder's of.
Hce 90 obtain the pledge of the dele
cation from that state Fifty
Massachusetts women invaded Sen
ator Weeks Office
Today's demonstration will be fol.
lowed ny pressure from all parts OF
The country until the suTrRgists
are. reudy for a test vote In both
houses This may be delayed until
january "a the result of polls which
indicated that the amendment is n
few votes shy of tho necessary two
thirds In each branch Ants on tho
other hand are pressing tor immo-
diHte action. confident OF defeating
The amendment
The suffrage convention opened
This afternoon With unfurlinv of the
associations service rag. showing
70 stars for los first dozen members
serving az the front
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
GERMAN BAT TERiNG Ram
TO STRIKE BRITISH LINE
FRONT ,REPORT rs INDICATE

when Americas major offensive be
gins This front Is dangerously near
German territory IN Lorraine. and
passes directly into Germany ir
gouthcrn AlsaCe. There can be 1T
tle doubt OF the depression 20 Ger
man morale that would result from
a quick advance by the Americans
thru Lorraine and Jtlsace toward tho
Rhine
To attempt 20 prevent a maneuver
of this character the Germans may
be planning an early attack In Al
sace and Lorraine before the Ameri-
cans arc fully ready In reality sucf
a movement would be defensive.
offensive, designed 20 throw back
the present French lines and compel
the Americans 70 make a longer
journey before reaching Germany
There is little reason % believe
however that German attack in
Aisace or Lorraine would be more
successful than along any part Of
mo western front second Verdun
night we'll euRue for the Carman
crown prince. In fact. an offensive
tactics employed BY 'ho Germans I'm
The west viii probably work tc tho
advantage Of Americas strategy b."
depicting SIN further Germany's
waning man power Yet II the Ger
mans can persuade the Austrians 70
donate men for the slaughter. Al
sace-Iorrulne VIII probably SEQ Won
nindenburg taking chance before
the winter is over The American
trenches are too near German soil
FOR the kaiser's comfort.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
GERMANY
DEMURSAT
TRUCE PLAN
Russ Conditions Don't
Suit Berlin; Reds
Fight COssacks

PETRooRAD, Dec. ta.-oen.
kaledlne promptly arrested
committee Of Boishevlkl naval
representatives. sent TO talk with
him by the MSxtmallst oomnls-
slonsr Of the Black Sea feet,
according 20 word received here
today.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
sawdust In Var Bresd.

In Poland. Tor every 100 pounds
of bread the following are used
Flour - . pounds. chesuuts l1
pounds acorns. { pounds uce-ne
~ pounds. saWdgsf. o pound r7rk
Of trees, H. pounds, bran
pounds and dried pom'as
uMudr
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12

AMSTERDAM. Dec. Russis's
terms for an armistce certainly
could not be agreed 10 by Germany"
according 20 a semi-offoi state
ment received today from Berlin
The Russian terms. II was assert
ed, were astOnlshingly far-raaoh-
ing in view NJ the military situa-
tion"
They demanded the evacuation
OF islands In the Baltic without in
terferring with the withdrawal OF
troops anywhere" the statement
continued They wanted 10 pre-
scribe during a six months srmis-
tlce that we should not withdraw
ours In the face or any events We
certainly could not agree 20 this
LONDON. Dec. 12.-Russia's civil
war has apparently begun
Dispatches today-ail greatly de-
layed- reported the first actual
clash between the Bolshevik and
the CossRck rebels around Tamanov-
ka. about ls miles from Bielgorod.
The Cossacks were part Of a force
commanded by Gen. Korniiof. we'll
furnished with arms. machine guns
and ammunition The size of the
Bolsheyiki army was not specified
No details were received as 90 the
result OF lighting
Dispatches from Petr0grsd dated
Monday night and not received here
until today reported uneasiness az
the capital lest there be riotous
scenes Tuesday Tho military COM
mlttee was exhortIng the soldiers io
JOIN a demonstration against all
cadets
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
'oDAT-S TEMPERATURES

One year sGo tednyI Highest tenn
perature, aog lowest, IA 1eaa, 29I
cloudy weather with n tnch OF snow.
The sun sets "Wednesday at bfO1 ..
IN. md rises TburrdRy at tS2 q.
Tne zs0@a rises Thursday at TtIA q.
~
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
R a e Z: {. s
New Orleans Results

FIRsT RACE SIX furlongs. Iris
T, l0X, tWRllsl won. El CApitania.
ll0, Darlington second. notta 1Oa
tRohlnsOnl third Time. 1923 2-5
Second race i-16 milo Tours 100
tROwan). won. Lynn. 10 (SterlinR).
second Fleurou if. 1902 tJohnsonl
third. Time, goo
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12


LONDON, Dec 12.--Tha German
high command IA feverishly hasten.
Ing ia preparations for some great
stroke on tho western front. Dia-
patches today reported vast forces
being massed day and night az varl
Gus points along the Franco-British
limo More German sirplanes than
have been seen IN months have
been agRressively seeking 20 spy out
British positions, batteries. muni-
tious dumps and supplies stations.
Unusual raiding activity. part of the
same effort 90 obtain information as
strength OF front positions. deyel-
oped all along the line
4 peroepuble lessenlnR of Teu-
tor pressure on the Italian front was
reported today II served 90 con
firm belief here IN London that con
siderable forces ~ Austro Hungarian
troops had been switched from that
thc8tcr to the west Great numbers
of these troops are reported already
there baving been transferred from
the Russian lines,
The artillery duel along both
fronts today was attaining q maxi
mum ~ violence The Germans are
assuming the initiative I'm this com
bat
Repulse OF g local attack north
Of IaVacqueri, yesterday afternoon
was reported Boy Field Marshal Haig
to-day
lie also detailed successful raids.
IN which the British captured pris-
oners and a machine gun in the
nejghhorhood az pontruet and north
west ~ 81 Quentin
Printing--the plain neat kiud--th"t
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12

More than 1869 GOO yomen over
"a years of age in New York state
are foreigu-born
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12

NEW ORLEANS ATNHEs
Third-Bars and Stars. Top % the
Morning, Orderly.
th--iuanksRfvtuE
Flrst-Hasty Mabel
SiNth--Ssm Slick.
Weather cloudy, track heavy,
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12

Family Washing t. per ~. Was
-nchusetts Lnundry Co, Main 3Ooa. --
Adv
The Detroit times., 1917-12-12
Artillery Concentrates
On Byng's Line;
Troops Mass

FAhlos DeC- lE--O Nualdi
German activity around the
Verdun sector was repo rted In
today's official statement.
On both banks Of the Meuse
the war office said there was
considerable artillerylna, North
OF Hlll 344 the Germans attempt
ed a raid.
LONDON, Dec. f2.-chsnoeI-
lor Of the Exohequer Bonar
Law moved a credit Of & 55o,-
ooo, 900 In the house Of commons
this afternoon. & $4,000, 900 10
e., I 100000
By WILLIAM PHILLIP STAGS
star Correspondent United Press
WITH TIE BRITISH
ARMIES IN THE FIELD. Dec.
f2-Lona lines Of transports
literally swsrming With Cor
man achievements were seen
behind German Ilnes on tho
northern flank os the ca1brai
sector today
Great hocks OF aeroplanes on
oeavored unsueeessfully 20 pro
want British aVlators from
searching out such Information,
Early this morning the Ger
mans developed very heavy
gun fro on tho British northern
flank. Tho concentration OF air
forces was the greatest the Ger
mans have yet disclosed,
British RVators reported see
ing great lines Of motor lorrles
bringing up fresh German
troops.