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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
s. 90 WILL BUY AN OVEN 70 USE

on top of your gas range and save one
hall on your gas bill. Gerrish u Smith,
10 silver street, Watervlile. Tel. 46s.
aug30dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
AMERICAN
Cubs Clinch Penant
By Winning First Game
OF Double Header, Sunday

Chicago, Aug. o5.-The Chicago Ma
tionals today cinched the National
League pernant by breaking even with
Brooklyn while New York. the runner
up. remained idle. If Chicago loses all
its remaining games while New York
wins all its games left in the abbreviat-
ed schedule, the Giants cannot overtake
the locals. who are III games in front.
Chicago won the first game to 3 with
the aid Of e-ratic playing by Brooklyn.
but lost the second by ! to 2 when
Brooklyn punched hits in the fourth
inning. The scores:
First game:
Brooklyn .....1 o 0 o n-3.S-i
thlcago -....o 4 0 0 0 x-5-7-2
Vanguard and NJ. Wheat; Walker and
Killifer.
Second game:
brooklyn $50 0 o 0 O o 0 $3.50
'lncago ....o u 0 0 Q Oh 0
Smith and Miller; Tyler and O'Farre,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
SENATORS TAKE BOTH
ENDS OF DOUBLE-HEADER

Washington. Aug 2o.--Shaw and john
son each held Chicago to four hits to-
day and Washington won both games
of double header to 0 and 5 to 3. La
van goth four hits in as many times at
bat in the second game. The scores;
First game:
Chicago 80 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0-0-4-2
Washington p / 0 0 0 0 0 1880
Russell and Schalk; Shaw and Pici-
Mich.
Second game:
Chicago .......o o 0 0 . o 0 0-3-4-3
Washington 0 0 0 0 x-5-9-3
Shellenhack and Schaik. johnson ana
Picinich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
CINCINNATI

Two base hits. T. Magee: sacri-
flee hits. Neaie. Roush 2. Chadhourne,
Nehf: three base hit, l.. Magee;
double play, GMoh to Archer to S.
Magee, Chadbourne to Konetchy;
eft on bases Boston Z. Cincinnati 8:
LIST base on errors, Boston /; base on
halls, off Ring 4. off Nehf 5; struck
cut, by Ring 6, by Nehf 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
SUNDAYS RESULTS

Chicago 5, Brooklyn 8 (frst camel;
Brooklyn 2 Chicago i Second game).
Boston 8, Cincinnati (frst game, 10
innings; Cincinnati ?. Boston o (second
game 7 inningS).
st. Louis New York, rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
SKETCHES MAINE
BOYS REPORTED
CASUALTY LISTS

HalloWell, Me-, Aug. 24-Fred Lilly
CT this city has received word from
Washington that his brother, Charles
Lilly, has been killed in action. He
was a Harvard graduate and was
GRATED from Waldoboro April 2 and
arrived in France May 10.
Rockland. Ne. Aug. 24-John Gill
eit lsobblnS of Co. B, 14th Engin-
tets. and Walter Fl. Shaw of Co. H.
1880 infantry, were wounded during
the recent fighting on the Western
mont, according to letters received by
their relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

While there are numerous rumors
that the government may take over the
Peaks Island House for hospital for
wounded American troops, the owners
Of the building stated Monday that no
negotiations for the building have been
made. The hotel did NOT men this
summer ana that is undoubtedly one II
the reasons Tor the story. It was stated
by the owners that the war Depart
ment had received Specifications Of the
building and all other information re-
gardins the plant, but so far as making
actual negotiations for the hui,airr
there had been mona
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
Found

THREE STRAY 1-2 YEAR OLD
Holstein heifers. Owner can have same
by paying damages. E. II. Wadleieh
Belgrade. Me-. Route No -. aug2Sd3t'
ADRiFT ON LAKE MESSALON.
skee iSnow Pond a SKIS foot float.
Owner can have same by applying to {.
S. Lewis. Manters shore. F. O. address
r. F. D. IS. Oakland, Me. aug2ad3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
international League

Baltimore 5. Jersey City (first game);
Baltimore 4. Jersey City 3 (secen in
nings to allow teams to catch train, sec
ond game).
Buffalo 10. Hamilton (irst camel:
Buffalo 7. Hamilton Second game).
Newark 3, Rochester 2 first camel:
Newark ?. Rochester Second game).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
STANDINGS
National League
Won. Lost. Cent
SATURDAYS RESULTS

Chicago s. Brooklyn 5 (irst game);
Chicago 3, Brooklyn l (second game).
Pittsburg L. Philadelphia 3 (first
game); Philadelphia {. Pittsburg (seS-
ond gRme).
New York-St Louis, rain.
Cincinnati Z, Boston s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
GOVERNOR MILLIKEN
AT ISLAND PARK
Continued from Page Two)

been sufficient to secure the appoint
ncent Of even n Janitor in the State
House, unless we felt satisfied that
he was qualified for his job. am not
Indifferent to political success or fail
ure nor am ! ignorant of the sup
posed requirements Of political ex-
pediency. but l can honestly say to
YOU this afternoon that not since TAX
ing the oath Of Office in January. 1917.
have I turned aside from what
seemed to be my duty because of the
possible political effect Of any action
OF mine.
The present State administration
in Maine stands for complete coop
Grafton with the Federal government
in every item of the war program for
management OF the States affairs in
accordance with business principles
end for uniform, uncompromising en-
forcement Of law. In common with
the Maine delegation at Washington.
we are in the midst Of difficult and
delicate task 1t is for the voters Of
Malne to say whether they wish to
endorse the sort of program we have
oHered them and keep the expert
enced crew on the lob"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
American League
SATURDAYS RESULTS

Boston 5, ST. Louis l.
Washington 4, Cleveland O.
Detroit. 5. New York A FIRST galne);
New York 2, Detroit tsecond game
Chicago 8. Philadelphia thrst ga.ne>;
Philadelphia 2 Chicago l Second game).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
Her Speciality

The prlria donna who came to your
real estate office wants to buy a coun-
try place cheap"
Well. she ought to be able to buy
one for a song"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
RAN for Crandall in stf
CINCINNATI.

s.--Batted for Ring in 10th
Wagner out hit by batted ball.
Boston .......0 90 10 0 4 Is
Cincinnati .......0 VI
Two-base hits--Wingo. Taggert'
Smith. Three base hit-Roush. no
netchy. Home run-Griffith. Stolen
base-Groh. Sacrifice hits--Groh. l..
Magce, Blacleburne, Eller. Smith
Sacrifice ny-Wagner. Double plays
to Herzog, Terry to ko-
netchy. Left on hases-Boston 10
Cincinnati .. First base on errors
Boston 2: Cincinnati l. Bases on
ba,Is-off Eller 4: off Ragan ,. Hits
off Eller IS in 9 ID: off Ring : IN
2-s; off Raglan IS in innings: OF
Crardan in inning: off No-throp
none in innings. Hit by pitcher
Eller /. Struck out-by Eller D: ny
Ring .: by Raglan .. Winning pitch
or, Northrop. Losing pitcher. Eller.
Second game:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
ToDAY'S GAMES

Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
New York at ST. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
To Let-Cottages

COT AGE AT HAMMONDS
Grove for remainder of season. The
Hammond Cottage so called Living
room with open fireplace, four sleeping
rooms. dining room. kitchen. refrigera-
tor. and broad piazza. flush closet and
electric lights. Apply to Lewis A. Bur-
leigh, Trustee. kennebec journal Office,
Augusta. Maine. aug4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
SUNDAYS RESULTS
TODAY'S GAM IS

Washington 6, Chicago (first game): ,
s. Chicago (second game).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
r. 20 q: 20

Factory output two hundred thonsa ~
daily. Larrest selling brand OF zoe CT
Ears In the world Factory. Manchester.
N. H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
CEDAR GROVE

Miss Mildred Gillies Of Cambridre
has gone to Dover. n. II. for a short
stay.
Roland Waterman Of Roslindale is
passing few weeks here. Mr., and
Mrs. Charles A. Waterman enter-
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Flint of
Readfield Depot and Boston. also
Miss Phoebe Butterworth of Utica. N
Y, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. McFadden
with Misses Grace and Ruth, en-
joyed very enjoyable automobile
trip to Southport Sunday. With Mr..
McFadden working in Bath and only
home over Sunday and therefore able
to help very little Mrs. Alice McFad-
gardens around
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Waterman
wi >.heir guests. Miss Elsie Gillies
of kridge: yss. Miss Phoebe
! | | ! !
& y r N. Y, and Mr..
al vt Boston, went
/: ut trip was
nj Us served
or e.
such
Pair
off so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
AID
RATES

80 for 3 tunes consecutive
ia for s times consecutive.
.,..r.ions. pro rata.
~. .avert,sement taken for less
N' %" advertisements must be
s~csId' do., no. Knowingly
~. aoy fraudulent advertising
'' W., s,nd. Tho journal WIZ "a.
", promptly and Vigorously
s clam from any penon "no
Tv n any way deeeIveo or
..,,ss through answering an
.,.,cnent The journal W."
H.. 4, readers to BRING 70 Ns
-. any failure on the par
s .avert,ser 20 make sooo n,s
20. /, IS the belief OF tn,s
., ,b,. an advertiser serves ms
p" .,.res. hast only when ne
the eas'tc pest. II 70" are
s .,teJ tel the journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

Chicago at Washington.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at New York.
Detroit at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
Gov. Brumbaugh

Chairman Viles then introduced
Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh Of
Pennsylvania, who had come across
from his summer home in Wayne es-
pecially for this occasion, saying:
Ladies and gentlemen: Each year
the State OF Maine welcomes many
DISTINGUISHED orators and to Kama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
. FEW MORE TWO BURNER OIL

stoves at Sill delivered at your door
anywhere within 50 miles Send money
quick before they ara all gone. ovens
Tor same 81 extra. Gerrish a. Smith, IL
SILVER street. WatervIlie, Me. Tel 46s.
augl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
FOR THE kITcHEN-W a S n

tubs, washboards. wringers. power
Washlns machines. clothes baskets,
clotnts-pIns, clothes-reeis. dryer, IRON
ing boards, steplaudeTs, stone Jars, We
ter glass, fruit Jars. preserving racks
and tunnels. Also oiIcans, kitchen pals.
scruo brushes. iiy killers. tapes anu liz
nohs and lily paper. Gerrlsn < Smitn
ID silver street. WatervIi.e. Maine. I'll
4G9 imlyo;i.i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

pec county comes her share. For
years the Chief Executive of the
great State Of Pennsylvania has been
coming to Wayne and has attended
several OF these gatherings of ours.
we welcome him here again-Gov
ernor Martin g. Rrumbaugh."
Governor Brumbaugh NAV well
nave felt pleased with his welcome
10 rit was a warm one. He said in
part:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
A MIDDLE AGED AMERICA

lady would like position as housekeeper
for middle aged or elderly gentleman.
city or village. Best of references. Ad-
dress Mrs. A L. Gerry. 10 Capisic St.,
Portland, Maine. aug21dSt'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
BARGAIN-WHiLE THEY LAST

we Will send you tWo-buTner OH stove
and deliver il at your Coor for S1.15 any
where III radius of 80 miles Send cheek
or money order to Gerrish & Smith. 10
Silver street, Waterrllle. Maine. Tel.
463 iulvoGdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

Naated-slaie help
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

mares preferred, IN exchange Tor good
farm mortgage For sale--Large gaso-
line engine. Address Box =, Weeks
Mills Maine. aug23d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
ATTENDANTS WANTED

IL Augusta state hoSpltai-m men not
[tgblect ~ dr4:t-fug attendants. Ap-
ID. u 7 Z Tyson, Supt. mch2idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

EGGS. BUTTER. BEANS, FOWL.
potatoes and couatry produce. Cali or
Phone So. China 3-3 .,yl3uLt
TWO SHOW CASES. I 20-FOOT
counter. Murphy drug store, AL
gusta. mayl1d. f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26
&c INTRODUCE sTUART's NON.
Goop PAYING BUSINESS Wu

sell cheap for cash or eAcnange Tor
auto. Party interested in buying will be
Sven Iu!l opportunity to prove profits
of business. inquire 1872 Water street.
augIUdiW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-26

wood case, perfect CONDITION. s6v. Two
organs, line conuIuon, slu ana $40 'iwo
Columbia 6raphonoiaS at bargains
Forest Smith. ! ne Piano Tuner, III tnilu
ST, City lei lHys-N aus2l,.n,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
HEAD OF HOUSE IN COFFIN
WHEN HIS RESIDENCE BURNS
Final Act In Series of Tra Gcdics Az
fcctinE Mrs. Jesse Prntt-Corpsc
Probably Moved.

DANNILLE, VA, August 14.-An un-
usual and tragic occurrence is reported
here from Madison. small town on
the Dan over the Carolina line. where
few days ago the handsome home of
Jesse a. Pratt was burned to the
ground while the corpse of Mr.. Pratt
lay in coffin awaiting burial on the
following day. MournGrS keeping n
wake over the remains were alarmed
at 1870 O'Clock when they smcllcd
smoke. They discovered the entire
rear end Of the home in flames, and
so quickly did they progress that mem
bcrs of the family on the second floor
escaped with difficulty. II is presumed
that the coffin was carried to safety
but practically all Of the contents Of
the house were destroyed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15

acted. our wireless operator got busy
and began sending out message say
ing that an unknown ship was being
shclicd by an eifemy submarine, ana
then he began scding out the S. o. $.
call.
Suddenly tho U-boat. having ur-
doubtedly Intercepted our message. be-
gan hiring at us.
AS soon as we saw the shells strik
ing the water and whistling above Us
the twelve aboard began to look for a
SAFE place and Immediately manned Il
small boat One of the shells had al
ready put our wireless out of commis-
sion. Then the submarine turned his
attention to an approaching oil tanker
after seven or eight shots had been
hrcd. the raider abandoned the tank
ana returned to finish his engagement;
with us Several more shots were
hred. which was sufficient to send the
oiu diamond Shoals to the bottom.
Inc tanker put toward the shore
ana ran aground"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
HUDDLESTON HAS MAJORITY
IN NINTH ALABAMA DISTRICT
Cox and Willis VIII Again Oppose Each
Other I'm Ohio GovcrnershIp
Fight.
TBy AssocinteJ Pres,1

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, August IA
Congressman George Huddleston had a
majority OF 1,922 over his two op-
ponents for Congress from the Ninth
Alabama District tonight. Nincty-two
boxes out of III had been received.
Last Friday President Wilson sent a
telegram to Birmingham in which he
said Mr.. Huddleston was in every way
an opponent of the administration"
That this did not have the expected
effect however, was shown at n mass
meeting in Bessemer, Friday night.
when resolutions were adopted in
dorsing President Wilson, his admins
tration and Congressman lIuddleston
The vote was light. more than 5000
men from the district being in the
army.
Senator James II. Bankhead appears
to have been renominated by Il good
majority over Frank S. White.
AT IL o'clock tonight less than 5000
first choice votes apparently separated
Thomas L. Kilby and w. w. Brandon
in their race for the Governorship of
Alabama.
Representative Il. +. Almon, OF the
Eighth District. has becn rcnominated
and Representative w. b. Bankhcad, OF
the Tenth District, has been successful
over Horace A. Gibson.
IT is yet impossible to tell how the
State has voted on the national pro-
hibition amendment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
ARTILLERY AND RAIDING
PARTIES ARE ACTIVE
TBy Associated Prcss.

TBy Associated Prcssl
PARIS. August 14.-Only the artillery
was active during the night on certain
sectors between the Avre and the Disc,
says the War Office statement to-day
Along the Vesle where French and
American troops are stationed the
Germans made vain raids. The French
took prisoners in a raid in Champagne.
The statement reads
Between the Avre and the Disc there
was activity by our own and the enemy
artillery, notably in the sectors of
Roye -sur- Ma,z and Conchy- les Pots.
'On the front of the Nesle Germa n
raids were without results.
Prisoners were taken by the French
during an incursion into the German
lines in the region OF Mcsnil-les-
Hurlus.
THE night was calm everywhere
else"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
WHY WOMEN
DREAD OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't
worry about being in other peoples
way when you are getting on in years.
Keen your body in good condition and
you can he as hale and hearty III your
old days as you were when kid. and
every one will be glad to see you.
Tie kidneys and bladder are the
causes of senilc Affections. Keep them
clean and in proper working condition.
Drive the poisonous wastes from the
system and avoid uric acid accumula
lions. Take GOLD MEDAL Harlem
oil Capsules periodically and you will
find that the system will always be in
perfect working order. Your spirits
will he cnlivcned. your muscles made
strong and your face have once more
the look OF youth and health
There is only one guaranteed brand
OF HARLEM Oil Capsules, GOLD
MEDAL There are many fakes on the
market. BE sure you get the Original
GOLD MEDAL Imported Haarlem Oil
Capsules. They are the only reliable.
For sale by all first-class druggists
Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
G0ODBAR DENIES CHARGE
Wan Charged with HobbinE Expires.
Chr Says lie Was Not irI
ChnrIOttcSyilIe
,!iBy Associated Press.


STAuNToN. VA. August l4.-B c.
Goodbar. arrested mere last week on
warrant charging him with the rob-
berry of about $4,000 in money and
securities from an cypress messengers
safe on Chesapeake and Ohio train
between Charlottesville auI Stauntot
was givcn 81 preliminary hearing here
to-day. several Witnesses were ex-
ahmed. aft:: which Tho case was put
over until to-,aor,cw.
y. l.. Marshall. of Washington. the
messenger who was be and and gagged
IN the express car, testified that, al
though he could not positively identity
the robbcr on account Of his mask. he
believed Gooaba' was the man.
Goodbar denied any knowledge Of
the robbery, stating no was in Staunton
the day IL took place. and not in Char
icttesville, as was first charged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
Asks Drafted Red Cross
Workers Keep Busy
fBy Associated prcs,.l

WASHINGTON, August It-Prcs-
'dcht wilson to-day Expressed the
hope that Red Cross workers within
the proposed new DRIFT ages, eirh-
teen to forty-five, will "contiuuc TO
render service unlcss and until spe-
cihcally called to other md more i'm
portnht duty" In letter to Henry
l.. Dawson, chairman of the He'd
cross war council. the President
wrote.
81 hope that the action we have
taken In the matter of voluntary
cnlistmcnts will help n little In tho
solution of the difficulties created
for the American Red Cross by the
probable extension of the drift ngc..
IL the government does the select
Ing, Ii can select with due regard to
the interests of NIL services, whether
WITHIN the government or without,
whereas IL we permitted men Iinblc
to he drafted to rush In and apply
for and obtain commissions, there
would be chaos indeed.
CAS- the American Rcd Cross Ii
such nm important auxiliary to our
armed forces. and IL MISC extending
rciief' not only to our people ut
home but to the peoples OF the
nations associated with us who nrc
suffering Ms the result of the war,
hope that every man connected with
the work, either mt home or abroad,
Will have full appreciation OF Its
Importance, and will, II possible,
continue to render service unless
and until specifically called 10 other
and clearly more important duty"
MIR. DAVIDSON had expressed the fear
that enactment Of the new MAN.
power bill, which would affect so
per cent OF the Red Cross personnel.
would he followed by n rush to the
recruiting stations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-15
ENEMY BRINGING III;
- lrOitE HEAVY GUNS

fBy Associated Presa-l
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. August 14.--There was no
change in the situation on the Somme
battle front this morning except for
the fact that a considerably incre21ed
artillery fire indicates that the en-
envy has finally decided TO bring up
more of his guns.
Various small artillery concentra-
lions have sprung up during the last
few hours. and are now active In
firing on some points within the Brit
ish lines, such as Vauvillc. Eramerville,
Proyart. Lihons. Dernancourt and the
forward areas south of the Villers-
Eretonneux- Chaulncs railway.
The Germans have also subjected the
valley north OF Morlancourt to heavy
gas Smelling and have similarly treat
ed Harbonniercs and the Grcssatrc
wood region.
No further counterattacks by the en-
envy are reported.
in the section of Bray north OF the
Somme. as we'll as Immediately south
OF the river. the British have been ac-
lively strengthening and pushing for
ward their line. Northwest Of Bray,
the British raided the enemy lines
and found them unoccupicd.
Except for little increase in the
raiding activity by both sides, which
Is customary Immediately following a
battle for the purpose OF ascertaining
possible changes in dispositions. the
remainder OF the British front is in
a normal state