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The herald., 1918-05-16

loo meters and took a stand in our
hmer trenches. The officers told us
We would have to make a stand under
ny circumstances and that the re-en-
turcements would come soon.
In moment the machine guns were
ktp and soon we were sending q hail
d bullets into the ranks Of our pur-
Hing enemy. His advance stopped in
snntly. Encouraged by this success
W fred harder, so that the French
Sce compelled to seek cover.
The promised requirements failed
b appear. About 600 meters to our
M we're SIX German batteries In po-
duco, but they maintained only a very
veat fire. An artillery officer appeared
kfore US and asked the commander Of
our detachment II 1t would not be well
70 recommend that the batteries be
nken back. He said he had learned
gtelephcne that the German line was
vavering on its entire length.
Before the commander could reply,
honer attack en- masse followed,
nich outnumbered US by from five to
even Zines Our commander now gave
" mis- position also. Completely de-
a0alized. We retired in flight, leaving
~ 81 batteries CSC guns) to be taken
y tie enemy.
Inc French stopped their barrage
y because they feared to hurt their
m troops. The Germans utilized this
s'nent to bring up re-enforcements
aaae up Of all branches Of the service.
sorered infantrymen, unmounted cav
Wy detached pioneers. had all been
enoled. Every makeshikt was en-
sved to oil the ranks. Complete re-
W units apparently no longer exist
% this the third day Of the battle
tue Marne.
once more the command was given
sam and take a position and the nm
ai light began anew. We saw the
advance, and seize the bat
Then We saw him storming
with fixed bayonets. We fought
mid animals. For minutes there
oayonet fight beyond descrip-
we stabbed through the breast,
the abdomen, and wherever
I've could. This was no occasion
an p'oy the bayonet tactics taught at
~. us something which must be left for
1''sreund practice only. "
.ae butts Of the rifles. whizzed
- n The air and any mans head
wey struck was broken. Hell
nc knapsacks had been lost long
-, IN spite of the superiority Of
y. ~. tne French could not defeat
-. group Of desperate men. We
- - everything around US and fought
- '.e0othirsty beasts, thinking of
hs.s enc Part Of our men pene-
shss ne ~ hostile ranks and fought to
nr..,e lost cannon. The enemy
~ lung the danger, retreated. and
{ ~ : nold the conquered guns with
{ =. esefsy. We continued to stab.
"a !. man for man, but the enemy
- ~ 70 the batteries. Every can.
~ =. surrounded by corpses. and
n, minute new victims were crs.
Ms artillerymen who were se s
~ 10 :. 2. tried to remove the breach rs
me Germans tough, four French.
ssath he third gun which was e1 ,us,
4 nat They were all that Wa, wss
',ad nat piece. A, smother ~ Su1
sS dead OF wounded A n,o ~.
- ,'. -, y ne mouth Of this gun ana
- salns calmhess pushed shell
- 'nie N. barrel. ,ou~esa
~ na Friead and "a. ,IIt.
49, NJ ,srsibls .Eplo.,"s.
- ss s'np,sssl, as@si,.ess'
- go s-s w-ss sln.a sos
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
WIDEN BATTLE ]
'FRONT.'; MORE
TOWNS, TAKEN

Franco American troops have=e6nquered the last GEo
physical obstacle before FereEn Tardenois and the
ture OF that all important German concentration ceater
believed TO be a matter on)E Of hours.
With the turning inlEthe great Fere forest, the S
now have practically Aean from the south a1 I'll
enabled to flank that rN by advancing up the valley g
Ourcq from the southeast
The capture Of Ouchy lie Chateau confirmed tedny w.
The French office left the way to Fefe En4o
denois from the west. The allies may thus press = -.
the city from three Sides front Of more TN Z
miles, The latest reports showed them less than four ~
from the city, to the south. and about the same dn
to the west.
The fall of Fere En- Tardenois will endanger - G.
position within the Soissons Rheims salient moeQ &
any other single operation that appears possible q
tiOn by the allies within the next day or two S .5sX
Voluntary retirement Of the Germans wtth11 -
Rheims S0isons pocket appareatly has been sto1l44
political pressure but II is continuing involuntary
allied pressure. s2ss3
French, Americans, British and Italians are bffi19 =
sizabe chunks of the salient, taking village here ~
wood there or sweeping across open fields ~
Additional progress is being made between OutcAy L.
Chateau and scissors and southwest of Rheims, aog
the Ardre valley.
The fighting is developing into Of the most vIG1
and sangunary battles of the The Germans H.
eved to have employed fully three-quarters Of m1lo.
men this front including great numbers Of dvidon
that have beennpracticaly wiped out and withdrawn
Their losses are varously estimated at 125,0O0 G
200.000 ncudnl25.000 prisoners Between 400 and so
cannon have been captured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
F|CKERT SAYS
MOONEY CASE
WAS CARBLED

SACRAMENTO. Cal. July 20 -
Charges that the federal mediation
commission was not guided by tho
mere question Of tho guilt or limo.
concc OF Thomas J Mooney. in its
rport 20 tho president on the
Mooney case, wcrc contained IN a.
letter and affidavit from District
Attorney G. NJ Fckcrt of san
Francisco. TO Gov stephens
i'ickcrt declares that Felix Frank
furter. secretary Of the committee.
told him he was satisfied OF
Moneys guilt. but that the admin
istration sought 10 placatc the radi-
Gals in both Russia and the United
states. Hc further claims that
members Of thc Russian Bolshevik
government misled the president as
to tho real facts OF the situation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
UNIONS
Defer MOONEY
STRIKE ACTION

That Seattle unions viii not con
slider Mooney strike until al ef-
forts OF the federal authorities at
Washington TO have the sentence Of
Mooney commuted have been cX-
hausted was tho announcement Of
James Duncan. secretary OF Seattle
Central Labor council. Friday.
while the local labor council has
no intention OF giving up the fight
for Mooney. We have hopes that the
efforts OF tho federal authorities In
Moneys behalf will prove fruitful
and that n general strike viii not be
necessary" Duncan said. The strike
question would only bc considered as
a last resort.
The mass meeting TO be held At
the Arena SUNDAY as a protest
against tho sentence OF Mooney and
the observation OF National
Mooney day. July 2s. has the in
dorsement OF the council. The
council also has sanctioned the plan
OF the Telephone Operators union 10
sell tags Friday and Saturday 10
raiBe funds for the Mooney defense. 20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
FOCH REPORTS
TAKING ENEMY
SUPPLY TOWN
= Battle Report From
Paris Today
BY tniicd Prcss LEASED Wire
Direct 10 The star

ptRIS. July s6.-tie;30 y. M
capture Of 0ulchy Le Chateau.
the principal German resistance
center on the west side Of the
salient. was officially announced
by the French war office today.
Announceme also was made OF
tho capture Of Nillc Montoire. mid.
way between Scissors and Oulchy-Le.
Chateau. Hundreds OF additional
prisoners were taken.
The French captured Vile Mon
tpirc Yesterday evening. after "A
ficrcc struggle. taking 200 prisoners
and 20 machine guns" the eommu.
uiquo said.
'Oulchy Lc Chateau fell into
French hands We progressed cast
OF tho town toward Fere-en-Tarde.
noisl. and captured four guns
During Yesterdays fighting south
Of tho Ourcq. We took several hun.
drcd prisoners"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
HUN LOSSES
near FERE
STAGGERING
Enemy Faces Withdrawal
Across 0urcq River at
Terrific Cost in Men
HIGHWAYS WIPED OUT
Dispatch From Fred
s. Ferguson

WITH THE AMERICAN AR
MIEs IN FRANCE. July s6-- ,
$50 o. m.l-t nder pressure from
tho Franco American forces drir.
ing upon Ferc-en Tsrjeno4 thc
Germans now face witb1rb~al
across the 0uroa In psaRe
cost, circumstances IT, ur6k.
cd their retircmen, asTe@s fbe
Marine
The allied advance. despite tempo:
rary nc,backa al snrne points. b. gen'
rraiIy vteads along tho three ifEb.
Ways leading TO Fcrc.en Tardrpoix
from tho south and souihwcsE Par.
urolariy hard fighting u gsder way
~ Fcrc forest. hut the Amsrtans are
systematically cleaning the enemy
machine gun nestr out-vf these
woods
while practically Az Of the interior
OF the salient in under fire from al.
lied artillery and airnien. especially
heavy hombardments are being di.
roeted on Fere-cn Tardenois. where
the Germans elaborate railway and
highway Hasten has been practical
~ wiped out. Tho hochos losses in
.(Continncd on page ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26

The detsiis OF the Amcxfcan PRO
po.si mentioned above have not been
announced as yet. However. tho 81.
berlan situation was the subject Of
official discussion at Washington
yesterday.
4 visit by Presideu, Wilson TO the
state department.. and unusual ret.
icence within the department on the
siberian problem led TO the belief
that Japan had officially reported
her attitude in the Russian affairs
and that the first move was about
10 be taken.
Just what aid Japan will give 10
not definitely stated. but II is as
surncd that japanese forces will as
sist the Czech Siovsk ARMY now In
control OF Siberia.
The announcement that French Of
ficers arc also aiding the new ''liD-
erty army" In that country incrsases
the belief that important allied sc.
ton Is soon to be undertaken there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
Get Rent Hog in Court, Is
Advice of u. S. Attorney

Relief from rent profiteers may be
worked out by the government state
or municipality, but no course OF
action has yet been adopted 70 curb
this. war menace. Robert Capers. az.
aistsnt TO Clarence l.. Reames. Of
the attorney generals department.
told committeeman Of the Anti Rent
I'rOfiteering league ~ Meves cafe
terra Thursday ninRht.
III you can get case In the
courts that may result in some kind
Of favorable decision. for heavens
Ike do IT," he said
capers said that the city might be
blocked BY the landlords in any at.
tempt TO actually build homes. but
th1t some systeN of loans might be
a II 4 cd out U1il,a.1yl. lhsil a hoard ,.f
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
DISPATCH FROM JOHN DE CANDT
LRLL l-Llc % IhE Sfnrl
AVIATOR
DOWNS FOES IN
NIGHT BATTLE

ROME, July 26.-The first sue.
cessful night duel between airplanes
has been fought and victory won by
an Italian aviator, whose name is
withheld. II was stated here today.
Tuesday night this. Italian flyer
attacked an Austrian bombing squad
ron in the moonlight one machine
was downed and fell in Treviso both
occupants of tho machine being
wounded and made prisoner, The
Italian turned his gun on another
airplane. which also crashed down
near Caposile. and both occupants
were drowned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
Bravery of Italian
Troops in West Is
Praised by Chiefs

ROME July 2ss-Brilliant work
by italian troops In France was
described by seni-officis dispatches
received here today.
on the heights west Of Rheims
Italian units participated Wcdnes-
ating with the French. they started
from Bois DC Vrigny and reached
all their detectives. beyond Ferrne
De Merry Scores OF prisoners,
three guns and ten machine guns
were taken.
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GERS estimate today.
He doubted that American casual.
tics would surpsss 25 900 or that
American. plus British. French and
Italian. would exceed 100. 900.
These figures. presented as an or.
set 10 wild German propaganda
claims Of enormous slaughter Of
Americans. include all casualties
which put men hors de combat.
German propaganda has claimed
first that Hundreds Of thousands"
Of Americans were killed and later
tens Of thousands" This line OF
rnlsinformstion is seen here as a
double attempt to cover defeat. At
home and to endeavor 10 dismay the
timorous in this country.
Secretary Baker declared that the
American losses have not been out
of proportion TO the numbers engag-
od or TO the extent Of the operations
involved
The secretary ia understood 10
feel that the American people. as a
whole, take little or no stock in any.
thing the Germans say. But a Ger
tain element. including pacifists. pro
Germans and the timid used Ger.
man tales 10 their own ends.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
BRIT0NS STOP
STRONG ATTACK

LONDON July 26-- British troops
rcpulsed strong enemy attacks in the
Hebuterne aud Meteren sectors last
night and this morning Field Mar.
8hal llaiE reported today
In the lIehuterne sector Hicardy
'front.' yesterday evening, tho cncm,
attacked our new positions under
cover Of a heavy barrage aud was
driven off with severe losses" the
statement said.
Early this morning strong en-
emy local attack was repulscd IN The
ncighborhood Of Mctercn d'hnders
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26

loans.
THE state can punish these profit
GERS" he said. "and regulate rents
But this relief could hardly come
soon enough because of the neces
sty Of passing proper laws.
Congress. under It's war powers
can act. have no doubt that
system OF loans 10 tollers for homes
could be worked out by the govern.
ment. just as farm loans have been
established"
He said there was no excuse for
such high rents as predomiuate
here, and reminded the committee
men that the landlords are not pro
dneers" but are advancing rents sim
ply on 4 basis Of abnormal demand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
90 WORKERS ON STRIKE

Because an increase of so cents q
day was denied them. 30 men am
ployed by Bruce & Net1eton. con,
tracing firm. have gone on strike.
The strikers are asking IS for an
eighthour day They are doing
concrete and grading work in RAJ
nicr valley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
To Abandon Bacon
Ration in England

LONDON. July 2s--John n.
Clyncs. the British food controller.
today announced the practice Of plsc-
ing the people on bacon ration soon
will be abandoned. due 70 tho plenti-
ful supplies from America
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
Well, Looks Like
Luden Will Make
His Promise Good

ROME. July 2e.-Gen. Luden-
dorff told the kaiser before the
recent German drive that he was
prepared 10 sacrifice half a mill
lion men. according to a dispatch
from Berne today Tho kaiser
approved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
yA>kS GAIN WOOD

WASHINGTON. July 26.-Capture
OF part OF Forest pe Fere by Ameri.
can forces Thursday was reported TO.
day by Gen. Pershins.
Between the ourcq and the
Marne, our troops continued 10 press
the enemy" the communique said.
In the advance eastward, they have
taken tho southern half OF Forest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
STAR PRESS BREAKs DOwN

Tho St1r prca9 bfOko H1Wn
"Wednesday afternoon. Thru the
courtesy OF the Times. The star
was enabled 10 publish as usual
The papor today is also bcing
printed on tho Times presses.
Due to the breaking down OF the
press. deliveries have been
a little late. This condition
will be remediod as soon as pos
zlblo in the next few days. The
Star wishes TO express It's thanks
10 the Times for generous as
sistancc, and to star readers for
pa tlencc and good VIII.
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United Press
Summary of
War Events
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FRO

ktElN~-NtISSON IkUNT
Allied pressure continues
around tho big salient in which
tho German crown princes
armies are struggling French
and Americans are near Ferc En-
Tardcnois, important railway
base
PICARDN FRONT - British
troops repulscd q heavy attack
ON their new positions In the
Hcbutcrnc sector north of Al.
bert last night German artil.
lcry WAS active along the
Sommc
FLANDERS FRONT-A Ger.
man attack against British poti.
tions az Mcteren was broken up
this morning after sharp fight.
ing
III SSIt-CzeCh forces. thru
the capture OF Simbrisk. now
control All the vast territory
o1st Of tho Nolga river, In l3u
ropean Russia, and considerable
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
CARS DEATH
APPROVED By
SOVIET Chief!
Dispatch From Jos.
Shaplen
By United Press Leased WV,
Direct to The Star

STOCKHOLM. July e6s-Tho
soviet pan-eNecutive council hns
placed its approval ON the cxccu-
ton Of former Car Nicholas, it
was learned here today.
Chairman SVordloff announced Z,
a meeting of the council that officis!
notification OF the execution had
been received from the .urA soviet
saying:
The Moscow government had
planned to give Nicholas trial fou
his crimes against the people, hui
the efforts of monarchists to kidnad
the former car made his cxccutiou
The panexeoutives tiheu -
the following resolution:
We recognixc thaAzeAor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
Allies Are Surrounding Foe "Nerue" Cente1
MOONEY
Must Not Hang

From the day il was proven that the
pcrJured Oman testimony played part
IN the conviction of Tom Mooney, this pa
per has insisted that he be given new trial
for his life
Hundreds of other papers, some of
them not friendly TO labor, have admitted
this doubt as to MONEYS guilt, and have
conceded his right to new trial.
Preadent Wilson, after receiving
report on the Uhoie case from, a
special commission appointed to in
vestigate It, urged that Mooney be
giUen a neU trial.
Yet California courts have dccreed
finally that Mooney is to be hanged. They
have SCI August 3 as his execution date
To-day the Mooney case is no, merely a :
labor issue.
tits war problem. Itmust be consd-
cred as such
Hanging Tom Mooney WiH mean
killing man lDhen there is doubt
as to his guilt.
Hanging Tom Mooney wiH make
the Russian strusgler doubt our presi-
dent.
Hanging Tom Mooney WiU be a
bloU aimed at loyal organized labor.
Hanging Tom Mooney uiU help
the kaiser.
They have a governor in California
who can save Tom Mooney Let's bury.
that executive mansion with letters and tel =
cgrams telling that governor that
MOONEY MUST NOT HANG.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26

wAsHIN6TO>. July "a
Forrefuity dcuouncing an appar.
cnt growth of mob spirit NJ EN-
uisting the 'tawie~s passion" OF
GersuAny. which has di~rcgarsied
sacred obligations Of la~ and
made iynehers OF her armic-."
Pre.iSeut Wilson today appealed
10 the country TO make nm end
ef this disgraeefui OWL"
Isnchins~ he aid, ccqStiluts
"a how At sSe heart ~ law
and human Justice and contrib
ute 10 -tsermsn Nos about ths
United Siate> what her meAt
gifted Iiars cannot improve upon
in the way Of eAlumny."
Ths fcxf % the presidents procla
nation follows.
My F'ellow-Countrymcn.
II take the liberty OF addressing
you upon subject which 80 vitality
affects the honor Of the nation and
the very character and Integrity of
our institutions. that trust YOU will
think me justified in speaking very
plainly about ~
Il allude to the mob spirit which
has recently here and there very FIRE
shown its head amongst us
not in any single region. but In many
and widely separated parts OF the
country There have been man
lynchingp. and every one % them has
been blow at the heart OF ordered
Law and human justice. No man
who loves America. no man who real
~ cares for her fame and honor. or
character. or who is truly loyai 70
her institutions. can Justify mob &C.
ton while the courts of justice arc
open and tho governments Of the
states and nation arc ready 10 do
their duty. We arc at this very mo
ment fighting iavlessness-pa passion.
CONTINUED on page -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26

LONDON. Juiy .s.-Jspsn has
decided 10 accept the American
proposal IN assist the Csechs In
Siberiz. an agency dispatch aid
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26

LONDON. July .6-Chins y
sending troops to the border to
prevent the Boishevtki from
crossing. Il was learned sushori-
fstive,y to-day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
FEAR GRIPS
FOE HORDE
IN pocket
Disaster Looms for German
Chiefs II Delay to
Retreat Continues
WAGE ABNORMAL FIGHT
Battle Analysis by
J. w. T. Mason

INV YORK. July :s.--Hov
long Won Hip<icnburg can walt
before ordering the withdrawal
Of German troops from the
southern half Of the Aisne Marine
salient in time To escspr the
eic~ing of Gen. tcrh's srsp h
the domia~nt pres,cm ~ The
prwrsi flEhssa. .o-.-,,.....
A reiinanishrnsn 'os All this tsrri
tory would have 80 dls,r~sains an ef
feet on German morale that tns kai
scr has unaucstionshiy erdsred vor
10 hold on to the YER,
last.
At no time. since the frs, hAitls
N the Narne has The German gen
sral staff been confronted with a,
serious condition as In prrsrnts.
By tho situation in the middle Of the
Aisnc Marne pocket
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
FOES LOSSES
TOTAL 10000
IN TWO WEEKS
by CARL d. GROAT

United Fref9 torrsspondont
WASHINGTON, July 2s.--f.er.
man losses the past two weeks
have bcrn 10000 or more. nc.
cording to q high general off.
eer'. estimate today.
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Near Disaster

II Gen. Foch can bring "A sudden
overwhelming pressure to bear on
the sides Of this area. twelve hourS
delay in getting away from tho
southern sector will result In dlsss.
ter TO the enemy.
German capacity for large scale
raneuterinE iu being curUiied more
and moro every day by tho persist,
cnt advance of the allies,
Yet IN the present. the Germans
have had enough space at their dis.
posal for the evacuation Of tho south.
srn half Of the salient That they
have not taken advantage OF this
condition shows how necesaary a
support to the German morale In IN.
retention Of all territory between the
Alsne and the Msrns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
REPORT CAPTURE OF
MAIN De MASSICE<

DISPATCH FROM LOWELL MELLETT 4
fBy United Press Leased Wirc. Direct TO The starr
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN THE FIELD. Jur
26-N:i0 p m)-The allies today were successfully CO.
ducting offensive oper ons along the whole Germa1
drive" front, from Soissons to Main De Aassiges
In addition to closing in on Fere En- FardenosS the@
steadily gaining ground in the Chamragne and NV
Of the outpost positions lost in the init
German push
Main De Nassges is reported to have been reczptuo
DISPATCH FROM JOHN DE GANDT
tRited Leased Direct to The starr
PARIS. July 26.-(4 p. m.)-Franco- American trupp|
have completely turned Fere forest and within Gtl
kilometers of Fere En- Tardenois
On both sides of the road from Mezy northward q
Fere En- Tadenos the Americans repulsed counter
and pressed northward capturing Franque farm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
l. Danger Trap

Except for the moral effect the
soundest reasons Of strategy dictate
q prudent retreat by the Germans at
least as far as tho Nosle river
The salient Itself ia now high
danger trap. from which an offensive
toward Paris can scarcely be
launched
Tho possibility OF a huge body OF
Germans Within tho salient being
made prisoners thru a single mishsp
IL so large as TO outweigh normal
strategic reasons for clinging 10 tho
sector
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BY United Press Leased Wire
Direct 70 The Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
PRESIDENT
urges END
OF EVIL" "
Declares Growth OF Lynch
ings Emuiates "lawless
Passion" OF Germany

APPEALS TO THE NATION
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-26
JAPAN WILL
AID FORCES
IN SIBERIA
London Dispatch Says Nip.
pom Accepts American
Proposals

By Usfed Pycss Leased Wire
Direct to The sfar