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ter-cure,' eh? Now I reckoned 1t would
take more than water to make Mexi.
can talk"
"Jose was hired for the work: he
laid for Ed Austin in the pecan grove
and shot him as he passed"
"Hired! Why this hombre needs
quick hangin', don't he? told 'em at
Las Palmas that you'd rounded up the
guilty party, so reckon they'll be here
In few minutes. Well juet stretch
this horse-wrangler, and save she coun-
ty some expense" Law shrugged. "Do
what you like with him, butt isn't
necessary. He'll confess in regulation
form, I'm sure. had to work fest to
learn what became Of Mrs. Austin"
"Nfiz Austin? What's happened to
her?'
Dawes voice changed; there was n
sudden quickening Of his words.
They've got her, Blaze. They waited
until they had her safe before they
killed Ed"
"TheyY Who are you talkin'
about?"
II mean Longorio and his outfit. He's
got her over yonder." Dave flung out
trembling hand toward the rlvsr.
Seeing that his hearer failed to COM
prehend, he explained, swiftly: "He's
| crazy about her-got one of those
Mexican infatuations-and you know
what that means. He couldn't steal
her from Las Palmas-she wouldn't
have anything to do with him-so he
| used that old cattle deal as an excuse
to get her across the border. Then he
put Ed out of the way. She went Of
her own accord, and she didn't tell
Austin, because they were having
trouble. She's gone to La Fcria, Blaze"
La Feria Then she's in for it."
Dave nodded his agreement for the
| first time Blaze noted how white and
set was his friends face.
"Longorio must have foreseen what
was coming" Dave went on. "That
country's aflame; Americans aren't
safe over there. If war is declared, n
good many Of them will never be heard
from. He knows that. He's got her
safe. She can't get out"
Blaze was very grave when next he
spoke. Dave, this Is bad--bad. I
can't understand what made her 70.
| why, she must have been out of her
head. But we've got to do something.
| we've got to burn the wires to Wash
ington-yes. and to Mexico City. We
must get the government to send SOL
dlers after her. What have we got 'en
for, anyhow"
washington won't do anything.
What can be done when there are thou
sands Of American women in the same
danger? What steps can the govern.
ment take with diplomatic relations
suspended? Those greasers are flllinx
their jnils with our people-roundin
| EN- up for the day Of the big break,
NO, Iongorlo saw 1t all coming--he'c
no fool. He's got her; she's in thore---
trapped"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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CHAPTER XVIll--Continued.
Copyright by Harper & brothers

Years Of experience had taught him
to be always alert, even during his mo-
mcnts of deepest prcoccupation. and
so, from force OF habit, when he came
to the rumphouSc road he carefully
scanned 1T. In the dust were fresh
footprints leading toward the river.
Now he Gpcw this road to be seldom
used, and !h"rcforc he wondered who
could b" ,'ihinG il ri gall"p in this
blistrring midday heat. y icW rods
farther on HAi Ii, 4u'k eve detected
something olsc--S"mr tiny object that
brought him from his saddle. Out of
the rut he picked cigarette butt, the
lire OF which WAS co'd out the paper OF
whlch was sun wet from 'he smoker
lips. lie examined II carrlully; theh
ne rem"unt'd ana rode on pondcring
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pave br"N" IN hNrNhly: Rosa, you're
lying. Jose San'l"z has been here
WITHIN an hour. Where is hcT When
me SlrI only grow winter and raised Il
hahd TO hrr breast. he stepped toward
her, crying, "AnSwcr me-"
Rosa rccoil"d, and tho breath caught
in her throat like sob. "Tn tell you
nothing" she said in thin voice. Then
she began to trcmble. "Why do you
want JOSEF"
"iou know why. He killed Don
Eduardo, and then he rode here. Come
know everything"
Lies! Lies!" Rosa's voice grew
shrll. "Out Of this house! know
you. 1t was you who betrayed Panfilo,
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Pan.

Pan.
Ihey nave new game out at Fort
Harrison called "pan," and played with
RI ordinary pie pan, says the Indian
hpolls News. Such pan, when sailed
correctly, has all the floating quality
of an airplane. and with little prac.
for distance Of 1000 feet. "Elimina-
ton pan" Is an Improvement on the
game, and is played by any number Of
men In big circle, and each man that
drops the pan Is out Of the game.
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CUTICURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause of Dry, Thin and Falling
Hair and Does It QuickIy-TriaI Free,

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching and
Irritation with Cuticura Ointment. FOL.
low at once by hot shampoo with
Quttcura Soap, If man, and next
morning If woman. When DanGrufr
goes the hair comes. Use Cuticura
Soap daily for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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were useless and only an operation
would help me, but Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has proved it
otherwise. am now perfectly well
and can do any kind of work. Mrs.
NELLIE PHELPS, care of R. A. Rider,
KID. No. 5, Fulton, N. Y.
we wish every woman who suffers
from female troubles, nervousness,
backache or the blues could see the let
ters written by women made well by Ly-
dia o. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
II you have bad symptoms and do not
understand the cause, write to the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., LYNN.
Mass. for helpful advice given free.
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A True optlmist.

"Terribly rainy weather"
eyes. It's relief to my mind. 1t
rains 80 regularly that I never forget
my umbrella any more"
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WOMAN COULD
HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinlsham's Vegetable
Compound.
Fulton, N. Y. "Why will women
pay out their money for treatment and

receive no benefit,
when 80 many have
proved that Lydia
e.. Pinkham's V Vege-
table Compoun d
will make them
well? For over q
year l suffered so
from female weak
ness I could hardly
s tand and was
afraid to go on the
street alone. Doc
tors said medicinal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

The nitrogen filled electric lamps
have proven a boon to the indoor
photographer They are resorted to in
various ways to secure improved re-
suits. II produces far more actinic
rays than the ordinary incandescent
light. and a room lighted by 200
watt lamp can he photographed In II
fraction of the time required with a
light Of the old style. In room OF
ordinary size, with walls and ceiling OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
Following His Trade.

Speechless with wrath, little man
was ushercd into the dock. An, orna-
ment Of the police force had found
him lettering about and had arrested
him as a suspicious character.
what were you doing at the time
Of your arrest: 2" asked the weary mag
istrate,
simply waiting" spluttered the
prisoner.
What were you waiting for?"
MY money
"Who owed YOU the money 80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

\ II was his first night on guard and
OF course. Pat Flynn was on his guard
against officers and such like question
ing him on his duties. As. IL happened
he was at a station guarding = mag
azine of powder that had arrived dur
ing the day. Suddenly the orderly
officer came round and, after the us
.ual formalities, he commenced to ques-
Ition Pat.
Officer--What would you do II the
magazine blew up?
Pat--Go up with the report. sir.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

a medium tint, and with the camera
stop open TO No. s on the diaphragm
scale, an exposure OF from two TO four
minutes will be enough to get exccl-
lent interior views. Photographers
now also use the gas-fllled lamp In the
daytime to illuminate dark corners and
shadowy places when they are taking
indoor views.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

rier system consisting OF pair OF
endless chains driven by q small cleo
trio motor and carrying q number Of
vertical rods from which the pieces
to be operated upon are suspended.
by means of a simple cam arrangement
each rod is moved forward. raised or
lowered, as tho occasion demands and
so the work in hand progresses thru
all the processes Of treatment, the
completed work being finally delivered
at the starting point.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
PUBLIC AUCTION.


We had the following goods brought
in to us to be sold at our auction
house, 06 East Church street. Satur-
day. May IL, beginning at o'clock
sharp: Latest style, brand new drop
head White rotary sewing machine.
leather couch; two beds. and springs:
!inc glass door cupboard: sdeboard !;
dark fumcd oak buffet: good kitchen
cabinet; chiffonier: two dressers: two
commodes; dining table: six leather
seat dining chairs: center stand; good
library table: Kitchen chairs three
rockers: hall mating: two rugs: fine
large mirror: good high oven gas
range; inter box. and iointing plane;
good single harness: gentlemanS 81
jewel double roller bearing safety PIN
ion. adjusted works. size l., special
Duher, 25-year case watch Terms
cash. Kendall < Pitcher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

Some Of the plating establishments
are introducing q new mechanical sys-
tern which is said to increase the out
put and make deposits Of a more uni
form character. The machine consists
of series Of tanks containing the
cleansing, rinsing. dipping and plating
solutions arranged in the form OF a
circle. Over these there passes a car
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
Notice Pertaining to Ads Ad'
dressed Care of Times
Republican.

when an advertisement does no'
give the advertisers name write let.
ter addressed as directed In the ."
ana leave it at the newspaper ohioe'
where the advertiser will get 1t. The
publishers can not give the name OF
the advertiser without the advertiser
consent. All advertisements for TINS
column must be in the Office at ~
o'clock or date of publication to insure
classified toni
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
Foolish Question.
at telephone

Special operator--That telephone
has been taken out.
Subscriber -Er--you couldn't tell me
where 1t has been taken to- could you
Michigan Belle,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
Experience
Accountant

Desires permanent connection with
good going concern.
Am competent and qualified to NIL
satisfactorily any position OF an nc
counting nature. Have had excellent
Office training. Highest references.
Reasonable salary.
For personal interview address r. q,
BOX 500, City s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sale--Rose Comb Reds of quail
!ty: bred to win and lay. Eggs $3.50
setting George Manfull Marshalltowm
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

what the devil do you mean? What
iare you driving at. man.
hat do meanf i mean this chap
who calls himself Woodhouse isn't
Woodhonse ct All. He's a German spy
from the Wsilielmstrasse- with
number from the Wilhelmstrasse. Hes
- ~ Rock - do 4 spy's work. q
d IN sh4 y Why did Brpsssls lst yonI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

Bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
NEBRASKA LANDS.

For Sale-'ro settle estate. best 400
acre farm in Nebraska, two miles
from Harvard; fine improvements:
every acre tillable Further purticu-
lars, write G. r. Seybold. admins
traitor. Harvard, Nebraska.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

To Hent-Storage or warehouse, MAJ
LIST. Bailey Boys. Phone a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

To Rent--Modern furnished rooms,
eli West Church; phone AL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
CUT RARE GRIPPING.

Cut rates ON household aooAa q
Pacific ccast ana other points. Superior
service at reduced rAtcs. Ths Deve
1rsasess Company. Sltaasatelsss eeeNA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

per fifteen: 81 per 100. Mrs. w. X
Wylie. Il. F. y. g. Gilman, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
Classified Advertisements
Once Word

good outlet. Terms easy. E. Nj. Yves
ton. Winuna, Minnesota
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

on sight: agents wanted. Norton, All
Plymouth bldg, Minneapolis MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
Should Have Known Better.

would run across the street and see
how old Mrs. Brown is this morning"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Rent-tFiveroom cottage 305
South Second street. phone red Hi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

a few minutes later Willis retuTAsd \
and reported: en- ;sS'
"Mrs. Brown says It's none Of year
business how old she ID" PhilA4ee-
phia Evening Ledger ~ III IN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

To Rent-Three modern furnished
rooms for housekeeping. 105 North
Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE
By "HOP''

janitor service. Enquire s. c. Belt
agent. Phone 336, or 1850.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
sALEsMEN WANTED

Wantsd- to sell Banko
Ford Light lntensifers; increase the
light on Ford cars 200 per cent; sells
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

Southwest lows 10 fertile fisid FOR.
the man with anything to sell that has
merit. Seventy-hve thousand people
In southwest Iowa read the daily Nom
pareil. It II the great want ad medium
Of this section. Il 10 known Tar ana
wide asa producer OF results. if ycu
have land or anything eles to sell Or
trade, get in touch with southwest
Iowa thru the NonparsiL Council
Bluffs. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA.

For 9ais--24o acres rich black loan
on yellow clay, buildings at city linz
It's. Dodge Center. Dodge county. Min.
nesota. lays perfect, all under oultivR-
ton. No waste lana Al tiled WITH
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For SaIe-Small Missouri farm. $40
cash and IS monthly: no interest or
taxes; highly productive land; close
to three big markets. Write for photo
graphs and full Information. Munger.
A-211. NJ Y. Life building, Kansas
City, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
ARE YOU COMO TO BUY LAND,

n 30, get copy CT our Journal hrst.
as II has lands, city property ana
stocks Of goods advertised from nearly
every state. Published twenty years.
reaching $500 readers. 81 per cent OF
whom Are farmers on rural routes.
Send % cents for ono years suhscrip-
ton. or 81 for 1--WE years. Department
et9 Farm and Real Estate Journal
Traer. lows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For SaIe-142 acre farm near Mon
hour; well improved Frank Sturtz.
Montour. Iowa.
For Sale or Trade--900-ac farm,
black loan. well improved. adjoining
town Of 5000 population: all can be
cultivated; 500 acres under plow Large
new barn, two houses. sheds, etc. on
main line Milwaukee, r. Il. Would
consider good property or factory
building hero. Write w.. care T.-R
For Sale or Will Exchanse-For
cheaper lands or Marshalltown prop
erty. 12O acres with no improvements,
but all good black prairie soil. 10
acres Of this will be in corn and oats
this year. the balance grass. Price
$3.50 per acre. Will take $4,000 In city
property or cheaper land. $4,000 III
cash and carry the balance back seven
years at IA per cent interest. This
land lays within two miles OF Van
cleve, Marshall county, adjoining i'm
proved lands are held from 5000 to
$3.50 per acre. Ono hundred acres az
miles from Sheffield. Franklin county,
Iowa. this land lays level. and has fine
modern improveme this Is one Of
the best, at 5000 Per acre. $4,000 cash,
balance at 5 per cent interest. See
Finney the Land Man. over 119 East
Main street, room l. phone 49,
For SaIe-4S0-a farm, good land
fine water, good clio, two good barns,
eight house: all fenced with
woven wire 80 inches high. For fur
ther instructions write A. s. Bolinger
Cresco, Iowa, Howard county.
For 0als-Iowa farms: tho best corn
land, $40 to $3.50 per acre. Easy terms.
Get large list. Spaulding & O'Donnell.
Elma, Howard County. Iowa.
For Sale--On account OF wanting to
retire ! hold my quarter section farm
for. sale at 3l70 per acre. 1t Is four
miles from town. The buildings are
practically now and have all modern
conveniences. Will give suitable terms.
Theo. Hauck. owner. cresco. lows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
MISSOURI FARMS.

For Sale -l40-acrc northeast Mis-
souri, stock. grain and dairy farm for
sale Also 30-acre grain farm. Must
sell by June l. Price right. Address
owner, lock box 24l. Shelbna, Mo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
MlSCELlAN EouS

To the Farmsrs--we are ready to do
your repair work on plows, discs and
all other farm machinery. Work guar
anteed to be satisfactory. One and
one-half blocks south OF court house
on South First avenue. Petersen 4
Bates, 1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sals-Three bargains: One 10
acre. and two 160-acre farms near the
Iowa line. either Of which are genuine
bargains. For particulars and map OF
Minnesota, write Hyde e. Grant Land
COMPANY. Fairmont. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
IOWA LANDS.

For Sale-l42- acre farm near Mon
hour: well improved Frank Sturtz.
Montour. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
MINNESOTA LANDS.

fering for sale fine 120-acre farm,
we'll located and best Of corn land;
fair improvements. Price $40 per
acre: must be sold. For particulars
address Robertson & Oieson. Leroy.
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
WISCONSIN LANDS.

For Sale - Eighty acres clay loan
land. House. harm and clearing: $50
per acre: 5000 down. F. NJ. Doyle. I'M
migration agent. Ladysmith. wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
FOR SALE CITY PROPERTY

For Sale-Five- room. modern house,
on installment plant Phone 60i. ring l..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sale-Chotce Minnesota, and
Montana lands improved and unim-
proved. Write for particulars to James
NJ Draper. Spring Lake, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

To Rent-Five-room house nearly
modern, with garden, at 5osh West
Boone: inquire at sos. Phone oil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sale-Snap; 100 acres located In
Freedom county. Minnesota. next to
Iowa state line, three miles from two
small towns with railroads. banks,
high schools and farmers cooperative
markets: land gently sloping, extra
deep black soil. nearly all under cul-
tivation. no quack grass, no stone. all
fenced, has extra large nearly new
buildings. modern and worth $4,000, To-
Gated close up to road, fine little grove
fruit trees. one-half mile to school,
two miles to fine big lake with fishing
and plenty of hunting. This Is ono OF
the finest homes in county. Price $13s
per acre, $500 contract. $500 March
1. 1918. balance eight years. 9 per cent.
Come and SEQ this swell home. Have
big list Of small farm homes with
terms to suit. Agent wanted. Write
Lewis Fedge Albert Lea. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sale or Trade-Eighty acres In
southern Minnesota. under cultivation.
Hough Bros. State Center. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

-andseekers Come to southern
Minnesota. Blue Earth county. whore
you find the Iowa soil; good terms and
locations. Avoid paying agents COM
mission. I am a farmer. You can deal
direct with the owner. Write to P. A.
Buss. route l. Lake Crystal, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
MONEY TO LOAN,


Money TO loan upon farm and city
property. G. w. Lawrence & Co.. First
National Bank building.
Money to loan on farm and city
property-Low rates: optional pay
ment. Iowa Savings Bank
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sais-Iowa farms: tho best corn
land. $40 to $3.50 per acre. Easy terms
Get large list. Spaulding & O'Donnell.
Elma, Howard County, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

To Rent-small. modern, completely
furnished cottage for three months
from June l. Plano included Refer
ences exchanged Telephone red SOC.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

or Sale or Trade-Overland touring
car with electric lights and starter,
bargain If taken at once. 500 North
Second avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11

For Sale-1915 Ford touring car:
wire wheels; good condition. Address
Box 2S4. Tama, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-11
FOR sAs.E-AuroMoeILEs.

For Sale-F'ive passenger Ford tour
ing car, with Rayfield carburetor, At
water Kent ignition. shock absorber.
new castings. 1917 body, for $500 cash.
See it at Bowles & Billings. 3O5 Mar
ket street, Marshalltown, Iowa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-28
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
BY PATROLS ON
WESTERN FRONT
French Official Statement Tells of Dis
persing German Reconnoitering
Parties and Making Sur
prise Attacks.

Paris, Feb. 2s.--There was rather un
usual activity Of patrols last night al
various points on the front before Beauv,
raignis, in Avocourt wood, at Spitzen.
berg, northeast Of ST. Die and in the re.
gion of Largitzen, says to.day's Official
statement
We caught enemy reeonnoitering par.
ties under our fire and dispersed them
In the region OF Autreehes between the
Disc and the Aisne we made a surprise
attack on enemy trenches"
The official statement last night said :
During the day quite spirited artil.
lery fighting took g,sce in the sectors
of L'Eehelle St Aurin and Beauvraines
tsouth of the Avre) and in the direction
of Vauquois.
"In the region of the yailly an enemy
surprise attack failed We effectively
shelled German organizations in the NAL
incourt wood and the sector of Hill 304.
In the Vosges an attack on the enemy
lines south of Col, Ste Marie enabled us
to take prisoners. There is nothing to
report on the rest OF the front.
Vessels sunk--French steamer Lam
entine CrossdelI, ISL tons; British steam.
er Titonia, 4,445 tons"