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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
EASTER SUNDAY AT
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

The Sunday School of the First
baptist church is preparing for big
day. After the opening song and
prayer there will be special program
In which every department of the
school will take some part. 1t is also
definitely announced that not less
than $500 will be given by the school
tor religious work among Jesus
'Christs other sheep An overtime
top attendance is expected at the
school hour, $50 A. M.
At the II o'clock service, DR.. T. M.
Galloway, pastor of the First Baptist
church of Dawson, and at one time
pastor OF the Baptist church here, will
be the preacher. Dr. Galloway is we'll
thought of all through this section
and is the pastor under whose minis
try the present beautiful church build
ing was erected. There will be a
church tull to greet the doctor.
IN the afternoon at 3, DR.. Galloway
Will be the special preacher for the
Knight Templars at their annual
church service in the First Baptist
church. The worthy Knights extend
cordial invitation to the public gen
orally to woship with them on this
occasion.
At night, DR.. ]. s. Grail, pastor of
the First Methodist church and Dr.
Baker will exchange pulpits, and in
the course OF their sermons will call
government for assistance in carry
ing on the war by purchasing Liberty
Bonds of the 1913 issue.
10 any and all of the services, a
hearty welcome.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
Fitzgerald Woman Finds
Remedy Worth Fabu-
lous Fortune

Il wouldn't take million dollars
for the good Mays Wonderful REM
edy has done for me. ! havehnished
the course and can say that am an
tirely cured Of very severe indigcs-
ton, bloating and collie attacks / suf-
fered from for many years" II is a
simple, harmelss preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract an allays the inaann-
nation which causes practically an
stomach, liver and intestinal ailments,
including appendicitis. One dose win
ionvince or money refunded. T. ~
Halle Co. adv.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
EASTER PROGRAM

The Central Methodist church will
celebrate the opening of their lovely
new Sunday School building next
Sunday with the following Easter
program.
Processional-Onward, Christian
Soldiers.
Prayer-Rev. L. A. Hill.
Doxology.
Ialk-Supt. R. J. Prentiss.
Cradle Roll Exercise-Dorothy
Jay.
Responsive Readng-Miss Bessie
Bryant's class.
Step by Step-Mrs. Brewer and
c S )" .YB S
Recltation-J. T. Pittman, Jr.
The Resurrection of Jcsus-Three
Girls.
Song, Up, Up, Up-Primary De-
partment
98th Psalm-by School.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
CENTRAL METHODIST
CHURCH

Baptism of infants at the beginning
OF the IL A. M. service Sunday, fol
lowed by special Easter sermon
Preaching 7:30 P. M. by Rev. O. F.
Fox.
Monday, April 1, 8 P. M.-Preach-
ing by Rev. S. ]. Baker.
tuesday, 8 P. M-Preaching by
wednesday, 8 P. M-Preaching by
Rev. R. M. Mann. -
Thursday, 8 P. M-Preac;l.ng by
Rev. O. +. Fox. -
Sunday School District Conference
FRIDAY and Saturday, April S and 9th
Revival services begin April 9TH
Key. J, N. Peacock, of Savannah, as
sisting. 80
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ATTENTION, CENTRAL METH
ODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

Easter Services. Sunday, March
3lst, o:15 sharp.
All teachers and pupils are request
ed to meet promptly at above hour in
the old building to form line of Pro-
cessionai:
"A full Easter Service will be rend-
cred to which the public is cordially
invited. New members urged to come
IN Remember, it is Birthday san
day and Decision Day.
Come one, come all.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
HOUSE-HAVERFIELD

Judge J. R. Horton united in mar
riage at his Office in the courthouse
last Monday, Mr. T. F. House, of
Atlanta, and Miss Florence Haver-
held, of this city, The young couple
left Monday night for Atlanta, where
they will make their home.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
EMBROIDERY CLUB.

Mrs. George Brown was hostess to
the members of the Embroidery club
and few friends Thursday afternoon
at her attractive home on South Lee
street
The parlor was decorated in roses
and ferns.
After couple of hours of embroid-
ering, Mrs. Brown served a sweet
course.
he guests present were Mesdames
T.. N. Davis. c. B. White, L. A. Tur-
ner. Jennie L. Shallenberger, Lucy A.
Crawford and George Brown.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Toelken is the guy that put the
buy" in Bicycles in Fitzgerald. Ali
those beautiful maroon wheels with
olive green trimmings you see around
town now were sold by Toelken.
Come and see us. Bicycles, Tires and
expert repairs. Toelken Bicycle Co.,
Where Main and Central Meet" Al
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81
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MISS PAULINE CRAWLEY,
3se-J Society Editor, 3So-J
SEWING PARTY.

Mrs. James M. McNeal entertained
few friends informally Tuesday
afternoon from 4 to 6 at her home
on South Grant street.
The rooms were prettiiy decorated
III ferns and cut flowers.
= A pleasant afternoon was spent
sewing and knitting, after which the
hostess, assisted by RMS. H. B. Ches-
mutt, served tempting salad course
and tea.
The guests included Mesdames H.
b. Chestnut. Otis Benson. l.. c. How
ard. K: b. Griffin. Claude Wilson and
J. D. Stafford.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

get your money ready for the Lib
erty Loan Drive. Ben Hill county
must oversubscribe its share and your
own help is needed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. 0, P. Kibby left last night for
Belaire, Mich. after short visit to.
the city enroute from Florida. i,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Williams and
little daughter, Sarah Frances, and
Mrs: R. M. Pryor left today in Mr..
Williams car for Florida, where they
will visit Mrs. R. l.. Miller, a sister
of Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Pryor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. J. Back. member of the editor
iai staff OF the Atlanta Constitution
arrived Thursday for two days visit
in the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Miss Allie Mays returned Wednes-
day after pleasant visit to her cou-
sin, Miss Martha Womble at Yves
leyan college, Macon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Smith, of
Americas. will spend Easter with Mr..
and Mrs. H. c. Chapel.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. Charles E. Brewer will enter
tain at an Easter egg hunt Saturday
afternoon in honor of her little. SON,
Lloyd Brewer
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

DR.. J. T. Brice, of Clinton, Ohio, is
in the city for few days on business.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. Will R. Watkins has returned
to her home after short visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Dorminey
on South Main street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. Ashley Boyd, of Miami, Fla.
IS visiting his mother, Mrs. ] w
Boyd on South Grant Street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Maybe you didn't know it hcfo*~.
but Toelken is rot only good BIZ
evc'c Dealer, but can fix up your dull
mowers to a queens taste"
ken Bicycle Co., where Main
ar- Central Meet" If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. Ida Mckay will have as her
guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
II. Mckay, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs.
Dan Mckay, of Camilla, and Mrs.
F. M. Duncan, of Ellaville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. William Schnidman, of Camp
Wheeler. Macon, is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. I. Goldenberg.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Dickey have re-
turned from few days visit to Jack
sonville, Fla.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Miss Pauline Goldenberg, of Yves
leyan College. is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, l. Goldenberg.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph c. johnson, Of
Jacksonville, have arrived in the city
tor a short visit with relatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson are enroute north,
where they expect to spend the sum-
mer. They are motoring over the
Dixie Highway.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. M. J. Game, of Baltimore, Nd,
is spending few days in the city on
business
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. A. ]. Culberson is in Americas
on business.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

At the regular business meeting of
the Woman's Missionary Society of
the First Baptist church on onday
afternoon next, special efforts will be
made to formulate plans for cooper
ating with the country churches in
their organized work Interested wo-
men from all the surrounding chur-
'ches have been invited to meet to-
gether and help plan the work. The
meeting will be at 3 p. m. in the First
Baptist church.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. Harry Kulbersh and Mr.. Harry
Kline. of Camp Wheeler, Macon, Wis
tied their friend, Mr. Abe Kruger, this
week.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
SHADE SHAD! SHAD!

Phone Greek-American Restaurant
tor Roe Shad. Phone 10. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Full line of Ford repair parts made
by the Ford Motor car company at
Winn's Garage. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

For results place your advertising
in the Leader Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Rev, L. A. Cooper has returned to
Millen after spending several days
in the city with his family.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. R. B. Fletcher was in Fitz-
gerald Wednesday shopping and Wis
iting relatives.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Pittman, of Re-
becca, were the guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Hartley Tuesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. T. NJ. Walden will entertain
the Susie Dahms Saturday afternoon
at her home in the Holtzendorff Flats.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Billiard and
SON left Thursday morning in their
car for Mayo, Fla, in response to
message that Mr.. Billiards. mother
was very i'll
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs: !. n: Wilkins and Mrs. Ed
Howell, of Della, were shoppinq in
the city Thursday
Observation-Disclosures, Re-
lieves Rheumatism, Sprains, Neural
gia' etc ded Ap4
Mrs. J. {. Brewer returned Tuesday
TSm visit to her sister, Mrs. Frank
Robinson, in Jacksonville.
Mrs; John N, King and daughter,
Miss Frances, of Rochelle, spent
Tuesday in the city shopping.
We are prepared to do general cleo
trio welding on all machinery parts
on any kind of metal. Charges rea-
sonable and work is guaranteed.
WiEn's Garage. +f
Mrs. L. A. Hill, who was painfully
injured by runaway horse last Fri
day IS reported as doing we'll al
though still lconhned to her bed.
Misses Mavis Paulk and Hazel
Mays left today for Ocilla. where
they will spend the weekend with
Miss LQis Paulk.
q
Mr.. Staffer, of Maryland, is a bust
ness visitor in Fitzgerald.
Miss Marjorie Vail has returned
to her home in Los Angeles, Cal, af-
ter a pleasant visit to Miss Lolita
Hayes at the Lee-Grant Hotel.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Miss Hester Brewer has returned
from Waycross.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
Drs. Holtzendorf
and Turner
DENTISTS
Upstairs, next door to the
National Drug Company
PHONE 81

Mr.. and Mrs w. o. Hyatt, and
Mrs. W.. q. AGREE, of Savannah, are
visiting in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. I. Brewer on West Central.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Benton had as
their guests Thursday, Mesdames To-
sic Baldwin, Sam Smith, J. H. Allen,
Miss Louise Baldwin and Messrs. Ed
win Baldwin and William Cooper, Of
Ashburn.
MIR. A. {. Jones, of Atlanta, is a
business visitor i'll the city for few
days.
Always on she job for quicker anG
better service shat will stick" eve
do it now" You will NOT be over
charged. Tourist Garage, Billy Kei.n,
PROP. II
Mrs. w. D. Paulk and Mrs. Alex
ander, OF Ocilla, were shopping in
Fitzgerald Thursday.
Mr.. Abe Kruger visited his brother
in Triton Thursday.
The many friends in the CITY OF
Private WHIT. Mashburn will be in
terested to know he has been trans
ferred from Camp Johnston, Jackson
Vile, to Camp Jackson, Columbia, S.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

In letter received by his sister,
Mrs. John B. Russell. Charles Rog-
erS writes that he is back in the
states after an exciting trip to the
war zone. Mr.. Rogers is gunner
on one of Uncle Sans battleships.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. H. A. Walsh, of Montgomery,
Ala, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
John S. Johnston at her home on w.
Magnolia street.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29
Can you do these three?
You're worth more, see!
TOUCH TYPEWRITING
BOOKKEEPING
P1TMAN SHORTHAND
Save on trips: stay in Fitz.
Start to learn while you earn.
Phone 57o..

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Kent returned
from Macon. where they attended the
funeral of their brother, w. c. Kent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. ]. H. Wilkins and Mrs. Ed
Howell, Of Della, were shopping in
the city Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Another severe cold spell may come,
but severe cold spell is not half so
disagreeable as severe head or
chest cold, cough, Group, sore-throat
bronchitis. tonsilitis, or pneumonia.
All of which can be quickly repulsed
ct Drew's Salve is rubbed on the af-
fected parts. Mother try it on your
little ones. You cannot afford to
Etrife with their little lives when one
> cent bottle will suffice. Try it on
the guarantee of your druggist as we'll
as the manufacturer. dedA1
Mrs. ]. P. Stubs had as her guests
tor the weekend her sister, Mrs. ]. D.
Brison, of Macon, and daughter, Miss
Hazel Stubs, who is attending
school in Macon.
Mr.. H. B. Chestnut is spending this
week in Abbeville on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Crawley an
nounce the birth of a son March/27th.
Reeves Red Special Tires and Tubes.
Dixie Service Station. adv
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Pittman, of Re-
becca, were the guests of their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Fred Hartley Tuesday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

DR.. c. A. Holtzendorff has return
ed from visit to his brother in Val
dosta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Re-
lieves Rheumatism, Sprains, Neural
gia, etc ded Ap4
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. John S. tombstone and Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Henderson chaperoned
a party of about 20 to Bowen's Mill
Thursday evening. A picnic lunch
was served and good time enjoyed
by all
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. J. {. Brewer returned Tuesday
ISm visit to her sister, Mrs. Frank
Robinson, in Jacksonville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Reeves Red Special Tires and Tubes
Dixie Service Station. ad,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Miss Marjorie Vail has returned
to her home in Los Angeles, Cal, af-
ter pleasant visit to Miss Lolita
Hayes at the Lee-Grant Hotel.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs. w. D. Paulk and Mrs. Alex
ander, of Ocilla. were shopping in
Fitzgerald Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. Abe Kruger visited his brother
in Triton Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Crawley an
nounce the birth of son March 9th
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mrs: John N, King and daughter,
Miss Frances, of Rochelle, spent
tuesday in the city shopping.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.. S. Dorminey
on South Main street.
Maybe you didn't know it hofo~~.
but Toelken is rot o~ly good BIZ
cvc'c Dealer, but can fix up your dull
mowers to queens taste"
ken Bicycle Co., Where Main
.anI Central Meet" If
Mrs. Ida Mckay will have as her
guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
H. Mckay, of Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Mckay, of Camilla, and Mrs,
+. M. Duncan, of Ellaville
Mr.. M. J. Game, of Baltimore, Nd.
is spending few days in the city on
business.
Mr.. Harry Kulbersh and Mr.. Harry
Kline. of Camp Wheeler, Macon, Wis.
tied their friend, Mr. Abe Kruger. this
week
Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Billiard and
son left Thursday morning in their
car for Mayo, Fla, in response to
message that Mr. Billiards. mother
was very ILL.,
Mrs. T. M. Walden will entertain
the Susie Dahms Saturday afternoon
at her home in the Holtzendorff Flats.
Miss Hester Brewer has returned
from Waycross.
For results place your advertising
in the Leader Enterprise.
Rev, L. A. Cooper has returned to
Millen after spending several days
in the city with his family.
Mrs. R. B. Fletcher was in Fitz-
gerald Wednesday shopping and Wis
iting relatives.
Mrs. John S. tombstone and Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Henderson chaperoned
party of about 20 to Bowen's Mill
Thursday evening. A picnic lunch
was served and good time enjoyed
by all.
DR.. c. A. Holtzendorff has return
ed from a visit to his brother in Val
dosta.
Mrs. H. A. Walsh, of Montgomery,
Ala, is visiting her daughter, Mrs
John S. Johnston at her home on W.
Magnolia street.
$4,000
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. II. B. Chestnut is spending this
week in Abbeville on business.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-29

Mr.. Staffer, of Maryland, is a bust
ness visitor in Fitzgerald.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-24
HARD PRESSED BY ITALIANS
They Retreat ACROSS PIAVE
LEAVING SUPPLIES BEHIND
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF THE WAR

Shattered on the rock of Italian
resistance, the Austrian offensive
has turned into a retreat and from
Montelio to the sea the enemy is
hurrying back across the PiaVe be-
fore the closely pursuing Italians.
Austria's defeat is being hailed
throughout Italy and allied coun-
tries, not SO much because of the It,
allan victory but because Of the
awakening of the italian morale
which was shaken severely last fall
by the Austro- German offensive,
Holding the final barriers for the
Venetian plain and Lombardyy the
Italians by their steadfasE resistance
during eight days of heavy fighting
turned the great enemy onslaught
into disoFderly repuIse.
Whether the several enemy diVis-
ions on the western bank of the
Piave will be able to escape capture
or destruction in attempting to get
across the Piavs to the opposite
bank will be the most interesting
development of the next few hours.
The river is swollen and Vienna in
its latest communication, seems to
be preparing the way for unWeieome
news. IL diIates at length on the
burdens placed on the troops by the
heavy rains and the torrentiaI Piave.
Most of the Austrian bridges are
gone and the Italian heavy artillery
is still within range at points where
the Austrians crossed and near the
river bank whore the italian line has
held fast.
WILL PRESS PURSUIT.
Undoubtedly General, piaz's men
realize the predieament of the en-
emy and their pursuit of the fleeing
Austrians will be pressed with
ardor. In withdrawing from Mon
telIo the enemy probably will meet
with as much difficulty as in getting
out of the rain-soaked IowIands
along. the lower reaches Of the
Piave. To add to the troubles of the
Austrian Command, their advances
across the Piave have been on un-
connected sectors with the Italians
holding the sectors in between.
Previous TO the beginning Of the
enemy retreat there had been little
fighting along the Piave for
forty eight hours. The Italians had
occupied the time in sheIIirg the
enemy lines and communications
heavily. In the mountains the situa-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-24


ASSOCIATED Press Late War Summary
Italy's victory over the Austrans on the Piave
frontappears likely to the proportions of YER
liable triumph for the Italians and disaster of great
magnitude for the defeated enemy.
Already it is announced in official dispatches from
Rome, the AusFians have lost 900 in prisoners
and great quantities Of material while the extent of
their other casualties may be indicated by the thousands
Of bodies floating in the waters of the swollen river
-. Unable to force his way further than the imme-
dlate vicinity OF the bank OF the and with bridges
thrown the stream swept away by the swirling
waters Of the flood pouring down from the mountains
the enemy began precipitate retreat Saturday night
So hasy his withdrawal that he left great many
the west bank of the Pave while his retreat
ing infantry columns, according to dispatches ara
already being pressed by Italian detachments thrown
over to the easterly side of the stream.
From the Montello plateau southwark to the
Adrlatc the story of the Austrian retreat
The Piave river formerly cmptied into the quite
near Venice but in recent years it's changed
to its present location In the first rush of the Aus
tan offensive the enemy succeeded in crossing the old
river bed, which is canal, From their positions
there the foe has been driven and the Italians are
lentlessly pressing the pursuit. -.
The latest news dispatches from the Piave river
front sent out Sunday tell of Italian bombing units
being thrown across the main stream of the Piave
which to indicate that the Austrian retreat was
not stayed at the eastern bank of the river.
Was ForIorn Hope
There is every indication that the Austrian 'EHua-
ger offensive" has been forlorn hope for several days
The effect of the retreat the international conditions
OF Austria Hungary can only be conjecred, but it may
be that the Italians have dealt the enemy harder blow
than that merely involved in the military feat of push
ing him back across the Piave.
There have been further reports foreshadowing
attack in the mountain sectors of the Italian
front Thrilled by their signal victory in the lower
reaches of their battle 'front.' however the Italians and
the Allied troops fighting in that theater of war may be
expected to meet any with the stubborn re-
sistance which far has nufied the efforts of the
Austrian emperor to carry the into the plains of
Italy and still the of his soldiers with the loot
from captured countries.
Coincdent with the Italian victory on the Piave
comes the news of the Italian units on the Marne-
Rheims sector, repulsng second heavy German attack
the heights of Bgny just to the west of the city of
Rheims. The German failure was as complete as was
the original blow. on Saturday night.