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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31
ssrhe Boys Are Coming Back. "

TIE boys are coming back. The
va1guard of our boys from camp and
cari1onment,: and from the sea. have
arrived, many more whose faces we
hive not seen since they answered
tbs call of country during the months
lust passed, arrived during Christmas
week-come back home. From camp
and from trench, from the battlefield,
from the scenes of military and nava.
operations on land and sea they came
back to the homes which they went
forth to safeguard. to protect. to die
for IL need be- At least one whom we
know will be here bears the fresh
scars of honorable wounds received
on the field of battle in combat with
tia enemy. How shall we meet them?
Hbw shall we greet them? During
n0aths of hard work, during months
OF trivation, during a period in
witch their whole mode Of living has
bee6 re-arranged to conform more tt
Nthe minute and second hands OF theil
wx4st watches than to their own will
during months Of suffering in hos
pitsts-what has been uttermost II
their minds, what has been tn
tA5aght that has solaced and com
f3rted and spurred them to noble
dee&s. greater service and cleane
lftSe The answer can be summe'
up In the little word with the grea
uaAxafng. HOME" And that is VIII,
49, 80, tta 1x<vu "a couaint
h&3e. nothing Is too good for them
1eRx greet them and welcome Their
With warm hearts and hands; let
do more than q casual, Hello, Bill,
or Tom or Dick or Harry. Durdn
their months of service they have ha
n indefinite, vague. idea Of some GU
of'fhe ordinary welcome awaitin
them when they return home. The
might not BE able to explain in jus
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

When you are troubled with indi-
gestion or constipation, take Cham
berlain's Tablets. They strengthen
the stomach and enable 1t to per-
form its functions naturally. Inci-
gestion is usually accompanied by
constipation and Is aggravated by it.
Chamberlain's Tablets cause a gentle
movement Of the bowels, relieving the
constipated condition.
----- (adv-jan)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

what form they expected that well
come to be and possibly would not
admit having harbored such an idea.
but nevertheless they have and let's
not disappoint them. Let's not have
them think, "Now, we're at home
and home is not much out of the or
binary after ALL"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

Any erroneous reflection upon the
ahsrsctsr, standing or reputation OF
mo person, Arm or corporation which
Nv appear In the columns Of THE
0OURRON NEWS win be gladly cor
rsoted II brought to attention OF the
oditoF.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31
IRON
Notice to Stockholders

The stockholders of the Deposit
and People Bank, of Paris, Ken
lucky, will meet at their banking
house on Monday, January 6, 1919.
between the hours Of 9 a. m. and 8
p. M, to elect directors for the en-
suing year.
SILAS e. BEDFORD, President.
C. X. THOMAS, Cashier.
(6-td)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

The American Red Cross has far
nished $4,000 hospital garments for
the French and American hospitals
in France.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31
Notice to Stockholders

The stockholders of the Bourbon
Agricultural Bank & Trust Co.. OF
Paris, Kentucky, will meet at their
banking house on Monday, January
is, 1919, between the hours Of 8 q.
m. and p. M, to elect directors for
the ensuing year.
]. T. COLLINS, President.
BUCKNER WOODF0RD, Cashier.
(6-td)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

w. K. Dudley.
Joe Jacoby.
j. C. Beatty.
Hutehison Precinct No. 2.
John M. Brennan, Chairman.
w. B. Ardety, Vice Chairman.
w. w. Hail.
Chas.s White.
Matt Lair.
Jno. Bell
Tom Mitchell.
Jno. Wright.
Hugh Ferguson.
Will .Whaley.
D. G.. Taylor.
Centerville Precinct No. 1.
v. w. Ferguson, Chairman.
G.. r. Burberry, Vice Chairman.
n. S. May.
E. F. Poe.
j. N. Kendall.
VIM! Sparks.
H.. H. Chinn.
H. C. Clifford.
v. w. Ferguson.
Jno. WEIGH.
j. L. Leach.
Centerville Precinct No. z.
John M. Clay, Chairman.
Stanhope Weidemann, Vice Chair
man.
Jno. M. Leach.
Chas. Cox.
j. M. Ward.
Riddles Mills Precinct No. 1.
Geo. Current, Chairman.
James Fisher, Vice Chairman.
Geo. Wyatt, Jr.
j. C. Howard.
DR.. G.. L. Rankin.
j. A. Wagner.
Riddles Mills Precinct No. z.
]. Harry Holt, Chairman.
Amos Turney, Jr. Vice Chairman.
B. B. Marsh.
Geo. K, Redmon.
T. H. Talbot.
Little ,Reek Precinct No. 1.
S. Ray ,Burris, Chairman.
6. ii. Dalzeil, vice Chairman.
Rev. Ward Russell.
B. F. Hopkins.
Joe Hopkins.
j. E. B0ardman. .1
Robt. Letton.
Robt. Parker.
Houston Crouch.
Frank Clark.
Tip Hinkle.
r. n. Bufris.
F. F. Burris.s
Clifton Gillespie.
DIP L. Mcclure.
w. =. Thomas.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31
FOUND

On Tenth street. a rubber boot
(Ieft) with wool-lined moccasin In
side. Owner can secure same by call
ing at Wilmoth & Co.'s grocery.
proving property, and paying
charges (20-tD
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

The American Red Cross canteen
must stay 'over there" until the last
American fighter is back In the D.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

Our observation is that when a
young man has wavy brown hair his
mother thinks he should go into some
sort Of business that doesn't demand
hard work.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31

And the funny part OF it is that
some of the men who have quit
drinking during the past six months
seem to think they are entitled to
some credit for it.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31
Notice to Stockholders

The stockholders of the Farmer
and Traders Bank, of Paris, Ken
lucky, will meet at their banking
house on Monday, January s, 1919,
between the hours of 9 a. m. and 3
p. m, to elect directors for. the en-
suing year.
FRANK p. KISER, President.
w. w. MITCHELL, Cashier.
(6-td)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-12-31
LOST

Somewhere on the streets of Paris
a silver mesh purse. Finder return
to this, Office and receive reward.
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SWIFT CHAMP. Editor and Owner.

funtered at the Paris, KENTUCKY,
Possof1ce as Mall Matter OF the
Second Class.)
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A. B. Lowell.
Frank White.
Geo. Doyle.
Paris Precinct No. 6.
r. F. Clendenin, Chairman.
D. S. Henry, Vice Chairman.
Judge George Batterton.
j. Will Thomas.
w. T. Bryan.
C.. X. Thomas.
John L. Soper.
John F. Young.
j. w. Bacon.
L. D. Redmon.
Chas. p. Mann.
Hord Mann.
North MiddIetown- Precinct No. 1.
j. T. Collins, Chairman.
j. w. Jones, Vice Chairman.
II. S. Caywood.
C. G.. Clarke.
W. A. Thomson.
G. M. Thomas.
e. NJ. Costello,
j. w. Young, Jr.
Jno. ]. Redmon.
Roy McCray.
L. HI. Bryan.
B.F. Dalzell.
Davis Patrick.
L. D. Mitchell.
Robt. Gilkey.
North Middletown Precinct No. z
Charlton Clay, Chairman.
Capt. F.. E., Nelson, Vice Chairman.
S. Brooks Clay.
M. Hume Payne.
Millersburg Precinct Ne. I.
W..D. Mcintyre, Chairman.
]. p. Redmon, Vice Chairman.
Jos. II. Farris.
J. C. McDaniels.
o. R. Rankin.
C. B. Layson.
j. C. Leer.
A. T. Moffett.
X. D. Burroughs.
H. M. Boxley.
M. D. Hurst.
Jno. Talbot.
Millersburg Precinct No. 2.
o. E. Hurst, Chairman.
Sanford Allen, Vice Chairman.
Letton Vimont.
J. T. Jefferson.
Alex Miller.
D. E. Clark.
A. C.. Ball
R. L. Tarr.
Geo. Stoker.
j. d. Booth.
CEntonville Precincts Nos. and z.
Thos. Henry Clay, Jr., Chairman.
Jno. Woodford, Vice Chairman.
L. X. Rice.
Jas. Woodford-
Lee Stephenson.
G. X. Jones.
Sam Weathers.
Geo. W.. Dawson.
Less Hagan. =.
Little Rock Precinct No. z.
Sam Clay, Chairman. SIS
JAS. L. Dodge, Vice Chairman.
Louis Taylor. =:
Jesse Alverson.
CIV. Redmon. =
Jno.s G. Redmon.
T.J. Redmon. = 4s
Thos. brennan.
H. B. Penn. -
w. w. Kenney.
w. p. Wornall. ~
S. p. Harding.
Tollie Young.
Fred Fister.
Jas. M. Caldwell.
Aylette Buckner.
w. M. Rogers. - 4
Frank Collins. -.
Hutchison Precinct Ne. 1.
JAS. H. Thompson, Chairman.
Robt. Meter, Vice Chairman.
o. B. Lloyd. SO
Jno. S. Wiggins.p
Jas. w. Whitsctt.
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Continued from Page -

F. P. Lowry, Chairman.
Newton Mitchell, Vice Chairman
John Yerkes.
F. P. Lowry.
Thos. Kiser.
Chas. Stephens.
Harry Kerslake.
C. N. Fithian.
F. M. Clay.
Paris Precinct No. z.
w. G. cCiintock, Chairman.
H. A. Power, Vice Chairman.
Swift Champ.
A. B. Hancock.
James Mcclure.
w. H. Whitley.
Edward, Prichard.
Rudolph Davis.
J. j. Williams.
E. H. Corey.
w. w. Mitchell.
John Merringer.
Thos. M. Allen.
Tilford Burnett.
Jas. Connell.
w. v. Shaw.
Paris PRECINCT NO. D
&c. Marshall, Chairman.
D. C. Parrish, Vice Chairman.
F. P. Kiser.
DIR. H. M. Hamilton.
Denis Dundon.
G.. w. Stuart.
E. T. Rule.
W.. O. Hinton.
Edward Burke.
Frank Skillman.
Doug. Thomas, Jr.
J. Sims Wilson.
Elmer Myers.
Paris Precinct No. 4.
G. w. Wilder, Chairman.
J. J. Grosche, Vice Chairman.
Rev. Father Eugene DeBruyn.
r. D. Smith.
Judge Ernest Martin.
C. P. Cook.
F. j. Savage.
VIM. Myall.
S. H. Stivers.
Buckner Woodford.
Walter Clark.
S. Kenney Nichols.
J. HI. Hibler.
Withers Davis.
Will S. Arnsparger.
Ed. .Burris. =
Chas. Green.
Paris Precinct No. S.
M. ]. LAWN, Chairman.
M. P. Collier Vice Chairman.
Jas. M. O'Brien.
L. D. Harris.
Harry Baldwin.
VIM. Remington.
John F. Mccarthy.
j. E. Craven. &
l.. Vanhook. :
E. B. January. -.
A. B. Lowell.
Frank White.
Geo. Doyle.
Paris Precinct No. 6.
r. F. Clendenin, Chairman. s
D. S. Henry, Vice Chairman.
Judge George Batterton.
j. Will Thomas.
w. T. Bryan.
C. X. Thomas.
John L. Soper.
John F. Young.
j. w. Bacon.
L. D. Redmon.
Chas. P. Mann.
Hord Mann.
N>.xL M;J1l>&o.~u pyeeinet No.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
PROVIDE FOR SALE
WATERFRONT LAND

A substitute ordinance providing
for the sale to the Warren Fish
Company of 81 12 feet south of the
Elkan boat house for $1,5O0, was in
troduced at a meeting of the city
commissioners yesterday and read
the first time. 1t went over for sec
ond reading at the next meeting of
the commissioners.
The original ordinance provided for
the sale of about 1872 feet on the
east side of BayIen street, and
south of Magnolia street to the firm
mentioned, but there was some dis
agreement, it is reported on both
sides of the controversy, and the
substitute was brought forward. It
is understood that the prospective
purchasers viii improve the Slip on
which the property fronts, by deep
ening the same and building a sub
stantial bulkhead there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19

France today! The nation that
saved the world
That is the story that George
Randolph Chester, famous novelist
and writer of the -Rich-Quick
Wallingford" stories, went to Europe
to get for the Pensacola Journal.
And here is the first chapter of
Chester's story-the story of the
spirit of France-the spirit I'M
quenchable, unbreakable, unconuuer
able, that stopped the Hunnish on
slaught at the very gates o: Paris,
and held the Prussian at bay until
the armies of the allies had rallied
to civilizations defense.
Chester went to France exclusive
ly for the Pensacola Journal and as
sdciated Journals comprising the
Newspaper Enterprise Association
He will write about twenty articles,
which can be read in no other West
Florida paper but the Pensacola
Journal. This is the first:
BY George Randolph Chester.
Paris, Feb 18.-Will the spirit of
France ever die, her courage ever
falter, her faith ever fail? If you
could look into her eyes, you would
know.
Behind the WEAKNESS and suffering
is a calm, steady fire which has no
quenching, a light which is an inspi-
ration to see.
Three and a half years have passed
since the bestial Boche defiled the
soil of France with his swinish foot,
and stretched his greedy claw to-
wards Paris.
They shall not pass" said France
then. and that is what she says to
day. For three and a half years
there has been but one thought, never
wavering. in the mind of every true
citizen of this great republic; to
purge France of her stain and to
throttle forever the monster which
has menaced and so nearly devoured
civilization; and if any man says that
any large proportion of the French
people are willing to accept a Ger
man peace, he lies, There is not one
loyal son of this nation where loyal
ty is almost universal, who is not
ready now to make his last stand
without ammunition, arms or proVis-
ions, if need be, and fight with his
bare hands until he die, rather than
live to see any foot of his beautiful
country made a swilling place for
the hated Hun. And back of him,
and with him, are the marvellous
women of France, who, having sac
rificed father and husband, brother
and son, can still carry the ever-in
creasing burdens of life with cheer
full courage.
If you in America could only
know these wonderful allies of ours
as they really are, you would never
have a doubt of the spirit of France.
Take Papa Guillemont, for in
stance. He is a reformed" poilu,
which is what they call a repaired
soldier, over here. They do marvels
at that work If the survival ere
formers" can just get hold of few
pounds of the original Frenchman,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
ARRAY FINE NEW
CARS OFFERED FOR
SALE TO THE CITY

Six fine new cars ranged up in
front of the city hall yesterday, and
the commissioners, constituting
themselves as a buying committee,
had their choice of taking long
rides in either of them In fact. the
operators were insistent that the
commissioners take ride about the
city, for each owner and operator
had their samples" in front of the
city building, to show the board Just
what they had been representing,
that they each had the best car for
he money on the market.
All of the above was caused by the
,all for bids for furnishing a new
automobile, at cost not above
81 900, for use of the city commits
'ioners in their official duties. mere
vas a Dodge, a Buick, a Ford,
Paige, Maxwell and a Studebaker.
With one exception, all were new au-
5onaobile, and they were all SO good
according to one statement at the
,ity hall, that the commissioners
we're unable to decide which one was
he most suitable for their use, and
out off final decision until today. 1t
believed, however, that the Dodge
and the Buick have both found al
most equal favor with the buying
committee" The trade may b.
,losed today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
LUTHERAN CHUR RICH
SOCIAL To Be HELD

On Thursday night of this week
the Lutheran church will give a So
clal Tor the men of the service. The
hall of the Patriotic League has
been graciously rendered the Luther
an church by the League for Thurs
day night, February 81. The Luth-
eral circle will have charge of the
entertainment, short program will
De rendered and refreshments served.
All men of the service are cor
daily invited to drop in and get ac-
qualnted with the members of the
church.
lime of social, 8 to 10 p. m.
Place, Patriotic League Hall, Pal
afox and Gregory street
Date. Thursday, February 21st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
OF WIDE
INTEREST ENDS

In the court of record yesterday
an interesting contention was tried
out when Captain Charles Dillon
brought action against E. A. Vinson
for the sum of $500, as his part of
a recent trade for launch. The jury
returned verdict about an hour
after retirement at Obs o'clock,
awarding $500 to the plaintiff, with
interest from date of filing suit
This difference between the two
named arose over the sale of a
launch, the Idel, to Capt. Bonnie
Edmundson by Mr.. Vinson. One of
the peculiar features of the case was
the fact that it was tried out OIL
reported agreement between the two
men. Capt. Dillon claimed that he
had been assured he would get a
share when the trade was made
which transferred to Capt Edmund
son the boat named. Capt. Dillon
was for some time in charge of the
launch, and is understood to have
acquired a working interest in the
boat.
Several defendants pleaded guilty
to misdemeanors and were fined.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
URIC ACID IN MEAL
BRINGS RHEUMATISM
Says a Little Salts in Water May
Save You From Dread
Attack.

rheumatism is easier to avoid than
to- cure, states a well-known author
ity. We are advised to dress warm
ly; keep the feet dry; avoid expos
ure; eat less meat, but drink plenty
of good water.
rheumatism is a direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid, which is
absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast it out in
the urine; the pores of the skin are
also a means of freeing the blood of
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are
closed, thus forcing the kidneys to
do double work, they become weak
and sluggish and fail to eliminate the
uric arid, which keeps accommodating
and circulating through the system,
eventually settling in the joints and
muscles, causing stiffness, soreness
and pain called rheumatism.
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of Jad Salts; put a table
spoonful in \ glass of water and drink
before breakfast each morning for
week. This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus Kidding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject
to rheumatism. Here you have 4
pleasant, effervescent Ethia-water
drink which helps overcome uric acid
and is beneficial to your kidneys as
well-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19

Safe, Sure and Speedy Relief.
For Headache, Neuralgia and Rheu-
matte pains, try Hollan's Headache
Tablets. Price 10c and Csc per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
MAYOR INVITED
To JACKSONVILLE

Mayor Thomas H. johnson yester-
day received letter from the mayor
of Jacksonville, urging the Pensacola
executive to visit the state fair on
Sister Cities day, and Mayor John
son will probably make the trip if he
can arrange his affairs to permit of
his absence for a week or ten days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
Eczema Itched and
Burned Four Months
Cuticma Heals.

My hands broke out with eczema
30 badly that scarcely could do any
work without suffering. II broke out
in blisters and burned and itched caus-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19

ing loss of sleep, and my
hands would crack open SO
,hat they bled- 1t spread
to my chest, and seemed
as if it would be a relief to
scratch through my body. |
1t would inharne and be so
bad could hardly stand il.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19

Twas in this condition four months
before / tried Cuticura Soap and Oint-
nent, and with the use of only one
box of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake of Soap ! was entirely healed"
tSigned) Mrs. w. r. Curtis, r. 4,
Box 20. Central. S. C.,tAugust %, "
Cuticura IS pure, gentle Soap, ideal
for daily toilet use Assisted by touch
es Of Cuticura Ointnsc11t it does much
to prevent skin and scalp troubles.
Sample Each Free by NJ all. Address post
card Cuticura. Dept. III. Boston.- Sold
everywhere Soap Sc Ointment Is ard sec
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-19
MUSTEROLE-QU|CK
Relief! NO BLISTER!
1t Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with the oil of mustard. 1t does ali
the work of the old-fashioned mustard
plaster-does it better and does not bis
ter. You do not have to bother with a
cloth. You simply rub it on-and usually
the pain is gonel
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief il
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, Group.
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion,
pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains
and aches of the back or joints, sprains,
sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted
feet, colds of the chest lit often pre-
vents pneumonia).
SOC and Coo lars: hospital size $3.50.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-13
CAN EAT BEEF AGAIN;
BAN RAISED AUG. 10
"Beefless" Restrictions Have
Been Removed = Drouth
Sends Cattle to Market.

A letter has been received by John
T.. Lowell, state hotel chairman OF the
food administration Of the United
States Food administration in Wash
ington, advising him Of the extreme
drouth in the southwestern part of
the country and In certain sections OF
the northwest which has greatly in-
creased the shipment Of medium and
lighter grades of cattle to the princi-
pal markets. Owing 10 this Mr.. Lowell
is advised that II hes been necessary
for the administration to modify the
restrictions recently imposed upon the
sale Of beef.
In this letter he advises Mr.. Lowell
that after Aug. 10 the present beef re-
strictions will he removed. However,
he says that this does not mean that
beef should be used indscriminately.
He writes that the heavier stock Will
be largely taken, by the government.
In this letter he states that the food
administration is requesting that retail
meat markets specialize In the hand
ling of cattle that dress under ATS
pounds, and that all public eating
places and clubs specialize in the use
OF beef taken from such cattle in order
to conserve the heavier cattle.
The drouth has terminated the pro-
gram a little more than a month early
as 1t was first expected that the beef
conservation measure would not be
lifted before Sept. Is.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-13
RUIN SOUTH MONTDIDIER
Is FEARFUL SPECTACLE
Green Sweep of Rolling Pas
ture Lands Torn and Strewn
With Debris.

With the French Army in France.
Aug. 13.-(Havas Agency)-A fearful
spectacle of ruin is spread out along
the great sweep of rolling pasture
lands behind Boulogne-l la Grassc and
Rollot. southeast Of Montdidier. There
the enemy is continuing his desperate
resistance. Heaps Of German dead lie
on every side. and fields which were
formerly green are now torn up and
strewn with masses of debris.
The enthusiasm Of the French troops
has carried them up to the railway
line running between Compiegne and
Roye. There. most advanced position
Is south of the Loges forest. where the
enemy Is vainly counter attacking
The spirit Of the French troops Is su-
pcrb. In the front line for several
days they have undergone great hard
ships in their advance of ten kilo-
meters through fields swept by ma
chine gunfrc, The enemy's tactics
are intended to delay the French until
the main German forces can with
draw, but great stocks of ammunition
and war material Of all kinds are being
left as the Germans retire.
A stirring incident occurred during
the recent fighting. A General COM
handing French division seeing
battalion hesitate to throw itself into
n dangerous position under heavy ma
chine gunfiere, directed his automobile
into the center of this position and
standing up. shouted to his men:
See, the boches are gone" His men
thercupon sprang forward and within
the next three hours advanced seven
kilometers.