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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
36 Names On
Casualty List
(By Associated Press, !,

Washington, June 3-The casualty
list contains 36 names: Killed in ac-
ton, 4; died of wounds, 3; died by
accident, q; died of disease, z; wound
ed in action, 8; wounded severely, 16;
wounded slightly, 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
Submarines
Looking For
Transports
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, June 3.-Naval officials
said Associated Press dispatches gave
their first positive information of the
presence of German raiders in home
waters. The submarines are undoubt-
edly looking for American transports
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
CHILD LABOR Law
DECLARED Invalid
BY SOREME court
(By Associated Press }

Washington, June 3.-The Federal
Child Labor law of 1916 today was de-
clared unconstitutional and invalid
by the supreme court, the injunction
restraining the Charlotte, N. c., cot
ton mill from discharging children,
sustained.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
Port of Boston
Closed at Moor,
(By Associated Press.

Boston, June 3.-The port of
Boston was closed at noon; Nara
gansett bay having been closed
earlier. Every precaution against the
appearance of German U-boats on the
New England coast is being taken.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
Passenger Liner
Calls For Help
(By Associated Press.

New York, June 3.-Wireless call
from New York-Porto Rico passenger
liner, Carolina, saying it is attacked
by submarine was received here to-
day
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
Two More Ships
Reported Sunk
(By Associated Press.)

New York, June 3.-Two more
american vessels, Hattie Dunn and
samuel W. Hathaway, have been sunk
py submarines somewhere off the New
England coast, according to a report.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
1000 Street
i, WORKERS N
WASHINGTON
OUT On STRIKE
(By Associated Press J

Washington, June 3.-Nearly q
thousand city employees went on
strike here today for higher wages,
most Of them employed in street
cleaning and water departments. They
quit when demands for a minimum of
81 day was not granted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
$4,000 Textile Operatives
At New Bedford, Mass.
Go Out On Strike
(By Associated Press, !,

New Bedford, Mass. June 3.-Tex-
tile mills here employing thirty-five
thousand operatives shut down today
as a result Of a general strike called
by the Textile Council last night.
One-third of the operatives have been
engaged on government contracts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03

Iona farmers report the best crop
of sweet peppers they have ever pro-
duced. Some of them cleared as much
as $1,000 an acre.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
ONE SHIP, SEVERAL SCHOONERS AND SAILING VESSELS
HAVE SUNK OF THE JERSEY COAST; CREW OF EDWARD
COLE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE SHIP
Ports Of New York and
Boston Are Now Closed
SUBMARINES ARE UNDOUBTEDLY LOOKING
ED WITH AMERICAN TROOPS PUT 50 FAR NO OF LIFE
HAS BEEN REPORTED

report that vessel was sunk by sub
marines off Nantucket Shoals. The
office investigated thoroughly the re-
port that transport had been torpe-
|doed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
SUBMARINES OPERATING OFF AMERICAN SHORES
TE[EcRAPHERS
MAY SOON
Walk OUT
(By Associated Press.)

washington, June SIS. J. Konen-
kamp, president of the Commercial
1elegraphers' Union, conferred here
today with Samuel Gompers on call
ing a strike of the telegraphers as q
protest against the Western Unions
refusal to leave the settlement of diff
ferences with employees of the Nation
al War Labor Board.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03

some one opened the cellar door,
could see the glare In the sky. Or
bomb fell near the Eglise Ste. Mar
guerite, where took my first com
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03

Key West has recently organized a
Chamber of Commerce and consider
able out-of-state advertising will be
dcne this summer. This means added
nrnanaritr for Kax West.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-03
No Transport
Sunk off Nantucket

DOs'on, June s.-The State Office
4, .Hs Commandant Of the First Naval
'''1lc' says there Is 40 truth IN the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Pushing The Clock Forward.

Congress has passed the Day
light Saving Bill, which provides for
the advancing one hour on March 81
of all timenieces in the country.
Standard time, in other words, ia to
be set forward one hour during the
summer months. The arguments of
the hackers of the bill that it will
save an enormous part of heat, light
and other things, in addition to ill.,
PRODUCING reforms too numerous to
mention, are familiar to- everyone,
but Just how our farmers, who nave
always begun their work while IL is
yet night, are to get up any earlier,
or are to benefit in any way through
the measure, is hard to determine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
EXPLOSION AT MILK PLANT.
Big Condensing Pan Wrecked But
No One Injured.

Failure to close a steam valve in
the bottom of the huge copper con
densing pan at the P. E. Sharpless
Co. plant, in this town, on Friday
morning last, caused an explosion
that wrecked the big vessel. The
heavy glass and copper cover of the
man hole was blown through a
window, carrying both sash away.
and the bottom of the pan Dulged
and split. Fortunately no one wae
hurt, although several Workmen
we're in thes room at the time of the
explosion.
1t was necessary to take the big
two-ton vessel out, load it on truck
and send it to Philadelphia for re,
pairs. In order to remove it from
the building a large section of the
brick wall had to be torn out.
A smaller pan was brought from
one of the companys other plants
and is doing duty while the wrecked
vessel is being repaired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Sunday School Elects 0alcers and
Feachers.

The Community Sunday School, of
the Eighth District, have chosen the
following officers:
Superintendent, R. J. S. Bullock:
Asst. Supt., f. L. Lindamood; Secy.'
Taylor Ragan; Asst. Secy., Charlie
-Ragan; Organist, Miss Blanche Hill;
Asst. Organist, Miss lulu Linda
mood; Treas, j. w. Ragan; Libra
ian, Miss Isabel Todd. Attendance
Committee IS. G. Ragan. G. Lewis
Taylor, j. L. Harrington. Recruit
ing Offieer-Dr. Ragan. Social Com
mittee-Mrs. Lindamood, Mrs. S. C.
Ragan, Mrs. Emma Taylor. Teacher
Mems Bible Glass, Mr. START;
Ladies' Bible Class, Mrs H. F. Bull
lock; Boys. Intermediate, Mrs. Mary
Taylor; Girls intermediate, Mrs.
Hannah' Ragan; Boys Junior, Mrs,
Blanche Kirk; Primary, Mrs. louisa
Reynolds. Matthew 10:42.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Susan Townsend.

Susan Towsend. widow of Eiwood
Townsend, died Sunday morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mercie Kirk. in Oxford. She was
20 years old and had been ill for
several weeks from complication
of diseases. The deceased was born
in Lower Lancaster County, and was
the daughter of James Wood. She
married Elwood Townsend and her
entire life was spent in the neighbor-
hood of Kinks Mills. Two sons,
James of Avondale and Harvey of
Sylmar, and two daughters, Mrs.
Mercie Kirk of Oxford and Mrs.
Harry Bfcknel1, East Nottingham,
survive. Alfred Wood, Jesse Wood,
and James Wood are brothers and
Mrs. John Smedley of Oxford, is a
sister. Funeral services were held
at Eastland Meeting House, Wednes-
day at one o'clock, with interment
in adjoining cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.
Cecil County Schools Doing Their
Bit In the Purchase OF
SfamnS

: The Principals of the Cecil County
Schools have rendered a favorable
report to Superintendent Hugh W.
Caldwell on the sale of War Savings
Stamps for the month of February.
Stamps to the value of Sl021.S7
were purchased in January. The
sales for the month of February
total $107S,a6, making grand total
for the two months of $2095.43. In
some of the counties the schools are
reporting not only stamps bought by
teachers and pupils but also stamps
purchased through the solicitation of
pupils. Stamps may be purchased
through the post offices and banks
and should be reported to the Prin-
cipal of the school no that credit may
be given to ii.
The amount invested in War Saw
ings Stamps to date is distributed as
g.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Dairy Association Formed.

Farmers living on Bohemia Manor
have organized for the purpose of
mutual betterment In connection
With both dairying and general agri-
culture. On February 20, at a saith
ering held at the home of A. A. Mil
Ter, the Bohemia Manor Dairymen's S
Association was formally organized
constitution and bylaws adopted,
and officers consisting of Mr. w.
Harry Jones, President; and Mr.. A.
A. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer.
we're elected. Means for the better
ment of dairying and moving the
dairy products were discussed at
length.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
No Profit In Tomato Growing At @2i
Per Ton,

Two delegations of MARYLAND
truckers one from the Eastern Shore,
escorted by Representative Price,
and the other from Anne Aruldel
county, escorted by Representative
Linthicum, formally protested
against the price of $21 ton which
the army and navy purchasing
agencies have fixed on raw tomatoes
for canning purposes at hearing
last week before officials Of the
Federal Food Administration, army
and the navy and the Federal Trade
Commission also were at the hear
ing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Edward Jackson.

Edward Jackson died ct his home
near Woodlawn Saturday evening,
aged about 55 years. The deceased
had not been in good health for
months past, but his death was very
sudden, being seized with a conges-
tive chill and passing away before
medical aid could be summoned.
His wife, one son and one daughter
survive. The funeral was held on
Tuesday afternoon, with interment
at Hopewell cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Won Championship In Doubles.

In the Eastern professional Two
man target championship match shot
on the grounds of the Wilmington
Trapshooting Association Monday
afternoon, L. S. German, Of Aber-
deem, and H. L. Worthington, Of
Baltimore, defeated e. r. Calvin and
H. McC. Winchester, Of Wilmington,
holders of the title, by a score Of 27S
to 262. German and Worthngton
thus regained their title, which they
lost to Calvin and Winchester in
Baltimore last fall by one target.
, The match was at a total of $50
targets, shot in four strings of 25
argets each, in singles, and one
string of doubles at SO targets.
German broke 141; Worthington,
1872; Calvin, .131; Winchester, 131.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
John M. CreswelI.

John M. Creswell died at his home
in Port Deposit on Wednesday morn
ing, March 20, after an illness of but
one week from pneumonia, in the
62nd year of his age. The deceased
was highly esteemed, public spirit
ed man, and took keen interest in
every movement for the betterment
of conditions. He was Superinten-
dent of the Tome Memorial M. e.
Sunday school and active in church
work. He was fine cornetist and
always assisted with the music in the
church and school. Mr.. Creswell
had conducted marble and granite
business in Port Deposit for the past
26 years. He was passionately fond
of flowers, and always had beauti-
full display about his premises. He
conducted his greenhouse moro for
the pleasure derived from it than
profit. His sudden taking is sincere
ly mourned by his large circle of
friends. His wife survives. Also
two sisters, Mrs. Emma Weaver, of
Elkton; Mrs. John Atkinson, of Port
Deposit, and one brother, Cyrenus
Creswell, of Port Deposit.
The funeral will be held on Satur-
day, 23rd inst. Services at his late
residence at q p. m. Interment
Hopewell cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Miss Rinie Jones.

Miss Rine Jones died March Il at
her home in Elkton after long ILL
ness. She was daughter Of the
late Ellis and Mary Jones, Of Elhton,
and spent her entire life in her
native town. She is survived by one
sister, Miss Tabitha Jones. With
whom she resided.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Mrs. Susanna s. Reisler.

Mrs. Susanna S.\ Reisler, an aged
resident of Calvert, died on Thurs
day morning, March 21, at the home
of her son.. C. M. Reisler, of the il1-
frmities of age. The deceased was
IS years of age. Two sons survive,
E. T. Reisler, of Quakertown, Pa.
and G. M. Reisler.
The funeral will be held on Satur-
day, 23rd inst. Services at her late
residence at 2:3O p. m. Interment
Rosebank cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22

The concluding number of the en-
tertainment course in Rising Sun
public hall will be on Thursday eve
ming, March %, when the Treble
Clef Club will make its appearance
here. The Club is composed OF
charming and cultured young ladies'
who give high class programs OF
vocal quartettes, solos, duets and
trios, costumed readings, scenes
from operas in costume. humorous
sketches. etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22

Rev. Embury Price Bryan for four
years pastor of the Oxford Metho-
dist Church, has been sent to Millers-
burg, Pennsylvania, by the Philadel-
phia Conference.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22

Sheriff ortlip has levied upon the
personal property of A. C. Mearns,
who disappeared recently from his
home in Franklin township, Chester
county. The property will be sold
for debt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22

c. o. Hill has sold the Thompson
Hanna farm OF. III acres in Little
Britain township, to Clarence New
kirk of Big Springs, Md. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22

+ Gillespie's extend a cordial invita-
tion to their Easter Millinery Open
ing Friday and Saturday, March S2
and 2S. 1918.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
DEATHS.
Mrs. f. H. Bishop.

Mrs. E., H. Bishop died March 8,
at the home of her son, DR.. E. J.
Wilsey, at Chesapeake City, aged
81 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22
Amount.


Each school is making a monthly
report of the purchases made to the
County Board ana this report is then
sent to the State Board.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-22

An ounce of confidence in ones
self is better than pound of con-
fldence in others.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
FRUIT GROWERS ARE
COMING TO SALEM.
Leading Hrticulturists Of
West Coast Due Here
August 9TH

Salem viii be honored by visit from
the hortieulturists of western United
States and Canada, according to infor-
matien eeeived today from K. C. Paul
us, manager of the Salem Fruit Union,
who is now in southern California in
the Interests of the fruit growers Of this
section.
lie writes that these leading hortieul-
turists win pay a visit to Salem We'd
ncsday August and that it is quite a
distinction to have such men stop at
Salem as there are so many other places
in the northwest claiming their time.
The visit of men so prominent in the
work of fruit growing to Salem is a
recognition, writes Mr.. Paulus, Of the
growing Importance of Salem and viein-
ity as afruit growing center. As he ii
now in southern California and not to
return until next Monday or Tuesday,
no plan of entertainment has yet been
announced.
Among the distinguished visitors who
are members of the association known
as the Horticulturists of Western Unit
cd States and Canada and who will visit
Salem are the following; B. Hoy, assist
ant provincial hortieulturist, Of Kelow
ma, B. c.; R. L. Ringer, bureau of U. s
department Of agriculture; E. R. Ben,
nett, field hortieulturist of the Univer
sity of Idaho; o. B. WhippLa, professor
of horticulture, Montana Agricultural
college; R. J, Barnett, professor of po
mology, Washington State university
c. |. Lewis, professor of horticulture
Oregon Agricultural college and M. G
Merrill, professor of horticulture, Utal
| Agricultural college.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
Thirty-Three Survivors
Of Steamship Poseidon

Washington, Aug. -3,-Thirty three
survivors of the steamship Poseidon
have been landed at an Atlantic port,
the navy department announced today.
The bodies of the captain and three of
the crew were also taken to port. The
captain was rescued after the sinking
of the vessel and died Thursday night.
The crew of the Poseidon numbered
80, leaving two men unaecounted for.
The American steamer Poseidon,
1917 gross tons. was formerly Dutch
vessel and was sunk in a collision with
an American tanker off the Atlantic
coast Wednesday. This vessel was
taken over by the United States ship
Iping board with several other Holland
/ ships a few months ago. At the time
of the sinking of the ship she was on
is So far as it can provide it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03

of the important enemy base Of FiSmes.
(Cohan, reported captured in an
earlier dispatch, is about that distance
south Of FiSmes.l
West of Rheims advanced elements
have reached several points on the
Vesle river (Which flows from Rheims
almost due west through Fismes.)
East Of scissors many Germans are
retreating northward along the Ian
nOy-Aux-Croutes road. French patrols
have reached the Aisne near Venizel.
The enemy seems to have been sur
prised at scissors, as they had no
time to set fire to the city.
The battle line crossed the main
highway from G'ismes southwark to
Fere-E -En-Tardenois at Mareuil- En-Dole
-four miles northeast of Fere- En-Tar-
denOis and only seven miles from Fis-
mes.)
Cavalry and tanks are keeping on
the heels of the fleeing enemy, inflict-
ing heavy losses.
The evolution of the battle which is
leading to victory happened all within
a few hours the capture of the Har-
tennes table land starting the retreat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
STAYTON NEWS
(Capitai Journal Special servioal

Capital Journal Special servieal
StaytOu, Aug. 3.-Glen Munkers, form
CT cashier Of the Stayton State bank,
who left last week for Camp Lewis,
writes that he has been given a clerical
position there.
Separate company A, Oregon guards,
gave 4 dance last evening, the proceeds
10 60 toward buying a company flag.
Stanley A. Starr has been chosen
cashier of the StaytOn State bank, to
take the place of G. R. Munkars, who
was in the last draft.
Mrs. G. L. Brown is visiting with
friends in Salem this week.
ID. NJ. Doll and wife returned today
from BremertOn, Wash, where he went
to take an examination as musician in
the navy.
Chas. Burmester of Klamath Falls has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. r. NJ.
Gramer, the past week.
Lowell Riggs of Rsndleton spent a
few days this week visiting relatives
and friends in and.near town.
Sestak & Thomas have purchased a
new Ford one ton truck to use in their
butcher business, and will do away with
horses entirely.
There will be preaching at the Kings.
ton eaureh Sunday morning and after
moon, and basket dinner at noon. This
will be the farewell service Of the min
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
President viii Attend
Launching OF Steel Ship

Washington, Aug. 3.-President Will
son win go to Philadelphia Monday to
attend the ceremony of the launching
of the Quisteonck, the first fabricated
steel ship to be put into the water at
the Hog Island ship yards.
Mrs. Wilson, who selected the name
of the ship, will christen it at noon
Members of the cabinet, diplomats,
and scores of invited guests will go
from Washington and Baltimore to att
tend the ceremonies.
Chairman Edward N. Hurley of the
shipping board and Director General
Charles Schwab will be present.
The launching of the Quistconek will
be the first of series of 105 launch
ings to take place at the yards.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
Surgeon General Wants
One Hundred Nurses

Washington, Aug. 3.-S1rgeon Gen
eral Gorgas today called for enroll
ment of 1000 nurses a week for the
next two months. The increase in the
army at home and abroad necessitates
the nurses call, he declared.
This is taken to signify two things
the need for nurses to minister to the
wounded from the big drive and to
assist in the army medical service
Red Cross campaign to wipe out Span.
ish grippe.
The army nurse service, recently or
ganized, is being relied upon to supply
most of the purely military service
nurses.
The Red Cross. however, has all
along aided in army nursing and the
army is still glad to have its assistance
insofar as it can provide it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
Field Marshal Haig
Says American Aid
Has Saved Situation

London, Aug. 3.-F'ield Marshal
Haig has issued the following special
order of the day:
"The conclusion of the fourth year
of the war marks the passing of the
period of the crisis. We now, with
added confidence. look forward to the
future. The entmy's intention was to
use a great number of men TO gain a
decisive victory before the arrival Of
American troops.
The steady stream of American troops
to France already has restored the
balance of power. The enemy's first
and most powerful blows fell on the
British with a superiority Of three to
one. but we were not broken. His
effort to obtain decision ON the west
front has failed"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
Austria At End OF
All Her Resources

Washington. Aug. 3.-Austria, at the
end Of her resources economically, mil
itarily and politically, is in imminent
danger of following Russia s example
as the "quickest way out according
to official cables from Zurich received
today.
From all parts of the dual monarchy
worlmen S delegates have come to the
meeting at Vienna. Without exception
they declare that unless the war ends
soon Austria will revert to anarchy
and chaos. Entire districts are with
out food and coal for the coming win
ter and cannot be obtained even in
the mining regions
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
PORTLAND MARKET

Portland, Aug. 2. = Butter, city
creamery 5l@52c
Eggs, selected local ex. 47@50c
Hens 22M23e
Broilers 25@26e
Geese 16e
Cheese, triplets, 27@2Sc
Daily Livestock Market
Cattle
Receipts 80
Tone Of market steady unchanged
Prime steers $l2Ml3
Choice to good steers SllMl2
Medium to good steers $9@l0
Fair to medium steers 5000
Common to fair steers $5@S
Choice cows and heifers $4,000
Medium to good cows and heifers
$6@750
Fair to medium cows and heifers
$4.50@5.5O
Gamers $S@4.50
Bulls $6@S
Calves $s.50@11.50
Stockers and feeders 1903
Hogs
Tone Of market steady, unchanged
Prime mixed $lS-25(QlS.6O
Medium mixed $l8@1S.25
Rough heavies $16.75@l7
Pigs $l6@l6.5O
Sheep
Receipts so
Tone Of market unchanged
East Of mountain lambs $l3@l4
Valley lambs $l250@l3
Yearlings $9.5O@l05O
Wethcrs $S50@9.50
Ewes $6@6.5O
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
Ambassador Francis
Has Reached Murman

Washington, Aug. 3. - Fresh news
from Ambassador Francis yesterday
dated July 80 said he had left Arch
angel for Murman on the 28th. Accom-
panying him were ther chiefs of the
British, Italian, japanese, Chinese, Scr
bian and Brazilian missions. Nothing
was said as to his plans after reaching
Murman but it is likely to will remain
there under American and allied pro-
lection.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-03
French Keep on Going.

London, Aug S.-G:25 p. m.)-After
occupying all of Scissors during the
night, the French have progressed along
the south bank of the Aisne river be-
tween POmmieres (two miles west of
Soissons) and Venizel, 1.-TWO miles east
of Soissons) it was learned authorita.
lively this afternoon
Allied troops have also advanced
along the northern edge of the plateau
from Venizel to Braisne (four miles
west and slightly north of Fsmes,)
Further east, the allied advance con-
tinues and Dormans wood has been Oc-
eupied