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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

By a vote of % to 8, the Senate
Tuesday passed the Frost amend
ment to the Kentucky Constitution
providing for submission OF State
wide prohibition at 1919 November
election and prohibiting the manufact-
ure and sale Of alcoholic beverages in
the State after June 80, 1920, provi-
ding majority of the voters approve
the amendment.LOn Wednesday, the
House passed the Ballard Bill, very
similar, by so 10 IL.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
He WAS HUMAN PUNCHING BAG
Employees Of AutomobiIe Dealer Called
In to Receive HIs Fourth Thrash
Inc Of the Day.

He walked in briskly, and said "a
the man in charge:
"You are the one, I believe. who
sold me my secondhand motor"
"Yes, sir"
att hasn't run since / bought IT,"
dyes, sir"
"The tires crumblcd in pieces on
the second day"
eyes, sir"
"The paint faxed of, the cleo
tricity wouldn't splutter a spark, the
gas tank had a hole in the bottom,
and all the spark plugs we're miss
ing"
dyes, sir"
Knowing that I have no remedy
in the law, and that / can't get any,
thing back, have come in to do the
only thing possible. There being no
policeman within call, propose to
give you the most magnificent
thrashing that you ever had"
The man in charge touched bell,
and another man appeared, rather
the worse for wear.
"Jim," he said, show many times
have you been thrashed this MORN
ing?"
"Three."
"And your contract calls for-%
"Four."
"Pull off your coat and get ready
for this gentleman, and then you
can, if you like, take the afternoon
of. Kindly step outside in the road
way, sir, as | haven't read my morn.
ing paper yet" a
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

The present war situation is'sum-
moned up as follows:
France, after losing 100000 men
has 100000 opposing about an eqnal
number Of Germans. Haig has a hall
million more men than the Germans
opposing him. Italy cannot turn the
table on the Austro-Germans, but can
hold her own. II the kaiser can bring
over to the western front the entire
l,4OO, 900 with which he faced Russia,
the Central powers will have the best
of il in man-power.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
Human Strength.

The strength Of males Increases
rapidly from twelve to nineteen years,
and at rate similar TO that OF the
weight, and more slowly and regular
ly up TO thirty years. after which II
declines at an increasing rate tosthe
age Of sixty years The strength Of
females increases at n more uniform
rate from nine 20 nineteen years,
more slowly to thirty, after which II
falls on In a manner similar 20 that
Of males. At eleven years females are
weaker than males by p pounds. AZ
twenty years of age BY 30 pounds.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
KNOCKED OUT.

"We'll have TO film this last battle
scene over again"
whats wrong with it?"
"The hero, who is supposed tc
club twenty men to death With the
butt Of his rife, accidentally struck
one Of the supenumeraries toe
hard"
"Well?"
"rhe super retaliated with vi
cious uppercut and the hero won'l
be able to act for several days.
Birmingham Abe-Herald.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

For the first time in the memery of
the oldest citizen, Green river is froz-
en- solid from the mouth, seven miles
from Henderson, to Calhoun, a dis
lance OF thirty five miles.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

Two British steamers were sunk
recently in the Mediterranean sea
with the loss of 7lS lives, according
to an announcement to the house Of
commons. Last week the number Of
British merchantmen sunk by mines
or submarines was the same as that Of
the previous week, eight vessels. as
compared with p the week Of Jan. 9,
and a similar number the week of Jan.
D
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

Reversing the Franklin circuit
court the court Of appeals held in the
cases of Circuit Clerk Kelly Smither,
of Franklin county, and Lewis Finley,
circuit clerk of Scott county, that a
circuit clerk is not entitled to rs cents
for excusing each person summoned
for jury service on a special venire,
but not accepted.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
HOW He LOOKS BEST.

First Soldier docking at pictures
Of himself)-Which do you think is
the best, Mike?
Second Soldier-Well, personally,
! think the one Of you in the gas
mask Is the best.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
The End OF a Snowy Day.

have worn out my broom,
Sweeping snow to make room
For the passers trudging along;
have bent up my shovel
As on did struggle.
And smothered my grief with song
have scraped and I've swept,
/ have shovelled aud wept
While the wintry winds were gay;
I'll be glad-yes, some
When at last ! come,
To the end of the snowy day.
r. q.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

Josie Linde, the dynamite girl"
arrested at Chicago with SO sticks Of
dynamite in a grip, is being held I'M
der a $4,000 bond and other arrests
have followed. The officials refuse
to talk.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

WATCH THE DATE-After your
oame, renew promptly. and not miss
a number. The Postal regulations
,equire subscriptions to be paid in
advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
Man.

They say he works like a dog, and
dogs don't work; and they say he
drinks like a ish. and fish don't drink ;
and they say he lies like a lawyer.
and lawyers d0n't-Ehf How's thatf
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26

Smlthson water delivered Tues
days and Saturdays. Phone 63S1.
advertisement
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
Bad Tsstlno River.

In Colombia. South America. there
II a river whose waters are 20 tainted
with sulphurie acid that II has 70
ceived the name Rio de vinagre %
River OF Vinegar.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
Our Heroes.

Mans great actions are performed
In minor struggles. There are noble
and mysterious trlumphs which no eye
sees, no renown rewards, and no -four
fish Of trumpets salutes. Life. mlsfor-
tune, isolation, abandonment. and pow
erty are battlehelds which have their
heroes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
Preferred Locals
WANTED

Machinist-operator for linotype on
or about Jan. 20. Work on morning
paper. Address,
KENTUCKIAN,
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-01-26
We Don't Solicit

The business of every man, bgt
we want tie account of the liable
and trustworthy only. Always
ready, able and willing to assist
those deserving help, we have
doubled our deposits in the last
two and a half years, and pant
with real pride to the standing and
general character of our custom
ers. Are you one of them?
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF HopkInsviIIe, Ky.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
THREE INJURED
THANKSGIVING
DAY IN BRAWLS
Two Men and One Boy Shot
Thursday Afternoon; None
of Victims Seriously
Injured.

Three shooting affrays all with
in the space OF half an hour, in
which two men and a l6-year-old
boy were hurt were reported~to the
police Thursday afternoon.
Fred Williams, negro barber
2627 Decatur street, was shot
through the nose by his wife, Thelia,
following a family quarrel. The
weapon used was 81 calibre revolt
yer. The bullet entered the nose
and came out through the mouth.
Williams was taSei. to Lord Lister
hospital, and his wife is being held
on charges for investigation.
] Anton Vitale, 1909 Dorcas street
was shot in the left side by Joseph
Mongimelle. 700 North Eighteenth
street at Thirteenth and Dorcas
streets. The shooting is alleged to
be the outcome of a long standing
grudge. Both men were arrested.
Mongimelle charged with shooting
with intent to kill and carrying con-
cealed weapons, and WHALE with
carrying concealed ewapons. VII
tales wound, which is not serious,
was attended at the police station.
While starting on hunt Thurs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Scandal Features Divorce
of w, H. and Viola Hamilton

The marital troubles of Viola and
w. H. Hamilton, 413 North Eight
eenth street, were brought to a
close Friday morning in Judge
Days court, by the issuance of a
decree in favor of the wife, who was
awarded all of the furniture in her
apartments and $500 for attorneys
fees.
| when we entered into a common
law marriage she told me that she
would go to the end of the world
with me and would live in a tent if
necessary" Hamilton testified.
Hamilton's attorneys offered in
evidence 81 letters said to have been
received by Mrs. Hamilton from
men with whom she correspondent
through information obtained in
matrimonial papers. One of these
men she was charged with having
married while remaining technically
as Mrs. Hamilton.
The wife testified to various acts
of cruelty committed by her hus-
band.
The case reeked with scandal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Cobby'Sends Austrian
Note to Be Redeemed
if Venice Captured

A one Ira note, issued by the
former Austrian government to be
redeemed when the troops of Aus
tria captured Venice, Italy, is a
souvenir that has been mailed to the
Omaha Chamber of Commerce by
the Rev. Charles. Colby, former
pastor of the First Christian church,
who is now engaged in Y. NJ. c. A.
work with the American forces CO.
operating with the Italian army.
He wrote to Commissioner Rob
ert Manley, from Verona, that he
also was sending an Austrian he'll
met which he picked up on the bat
tie field during the Italian advance
beyond the Piave.
Rev. Mr.. Colby is making study
of the magnificent roads of Italy
and Austria and promises to give a
good deal of information to the
good roads committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce, on methods Of
maintenance when he returns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Commissioner Zin,man
Objects to Censoring
Wan He Uses His Arms

II don't concede that Mr.. Wei
rich of the welfare board or any
body else has the right to tell me
how far I can put my arm around
my girls waist at a Dance says
City Commissioner Zimman. "And
their talk about going into homes
and censoring private dances is
the limit. It can't be DONE"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Australian Railway
Mission to Go Through
Omaha Enroute Eas1

John Fiheely, minister of rail-
roads for Australia, ]. w. Davidson,
commissioner, and James Grant,
secretary to the minister, will be in
Omaha Sunday morning on their
way east. They will make an ex-
haustive study of American rail-
roads with a view to adopting the
best methods of operation and
handling traffic for Australian lines.
The Australian railroad magnates
are travelling on the Union Pacific.
They will reach here at Las a. m.
Sunday. 1t is thought they will
stop here on their return to look
over the railroad shops, terminals
and manufacturing plants.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
D. J. Dwyer, Omaha,
Dies from Wounds He
Received in Action

Daniel J. Dwyer, HAS North
Eighteenth street, who died Octo-
Der 6 of wounds received in action,
enlisted in the regular army in Au-
gust, 1917, at Utica, N. Y. He was
assigned to Company L of the
First infantry stationed at Altoona,
N. Y, where he remained in train
ing until sailing for France, Sept.
"a.
The last word received from him
was letter written to his grand
mother, Mrs. Johanna H. Boyles,
with whom he made his home, stat
ing that he was sailing for France.
The grandmother heard no more
until she received the telegram say
ing he had died of wounds received
in action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
OBITUARY..

R. F. HIGGINS, 2207 Davenport
street, died IN ST. GATHERINGS hospi-
tai Thursday Of influenza. He is
survived by his father and wife.
CARL w. MILLER, years Of age.
died at the home Of his parents, 2442
South Fifteenth street. Monday of
influenza. He is survived, besides
his parents, by one brother and one
sister. The funeral was held in
Stack & Falconer's undertaking par
Tors Friday morning, with interment
IN West Lawn cemetery.
CLARENCE E. WILLIAMS,
S5 years Of age, 1854 South TWEEN
ty-ninth street, died November 16 Of
influenza. The~body has been held
at Stack & Falconer's undertaking
parlors awaiting the recovery of his
wife. who was also sick with influ-
enza. Funeral will be held this
afternoon at 20 from the fu-
neral parlors, with interment in For
est Lawn cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Two Conventions Of
Farmer Organizations
Here in Mid-Decembel

Omaha is to entertain two organ,
izations OF farmers in conventional
here in mid-December.
The Nebraska Farmers congresS
will meet December 1918. with
headquarters at the Castle hotel. !
On December Is and 10 the MAJ
tional convention OF the Farmersi
Equity union will be held here, with
headquarters at Hotel Rome.
The latter organization is co,
operative and it is expected thai
800 delegates from all over th(
country will be in attendance. Tho
national officers of the Equity unl
ion are c. Q. Drayton, PRESIDENT
and Leroy Melton secretary. Both
officers live at Greenvilie, Ill.,, which
is national headquarters for the orr
raDization d
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30

SERGT. K. M. HANSEN.
the 59th infantry. When war was
declared, he was among the first
to be sent to the front. -
He fought in the battle Of YER
dun and later was killed in the battle
OF Arden, where the American
forces were forced to retire. This,
was perhaps the hercest battle of
the entire war and took heavy toll
of American troops.
His brother, Corp. Kenneth
Hansen, of the same company,
wrote home just before the battle
saying that Sergeant. Hansen was
among the missing and that he was
going out to see if he could find
him.
This was the last heard from
either Of them until Mrs. Hansen
received a telegram stating that her
husband had been killed in action
October 4.
Besides Corp. Kenneth Hansen,
he had two other brothers in the
service, 1t. John Hansen and Pri-
vate Harold Hansen.
Sergeant Hansen leaves a wife,
Mrs. Ona M. Hansen, and two
small children, Eloise, age 9, and
Richard, age 5, who reside with Mrs.
Hansen's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
H. Wright, 1910 South Twenty-sixth
street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Elks' Annual Memorial
Service to Be Held at
Orpheu1n Next Sunday

The Elks will hold their annual
memorial service to absent mem
bers at the Orpheum on Sunday,
December 2, beginning at 1880 a
m.
Judge A. M. Morrissey, Lincoln,
chief justice Of the supreme court
of Nebraska, will deliver the mem
orial address.
The Elks will meet at the Elks
club at GAS a. m. and will proeeed
in body to the tlleater.
Announcement of the service was
made by Charles R. Docherty, ex-
allied ruler, and I. w. Miner, secre-
tary!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Health Conditions of
Camps Much Improved

Washington, Nov. 28-General
improvement in the health of SOL
diers in home army training camps
and environments is shown by the
report of the surgeon general for
the week ending November D.
New cases of influenza numbered
1896, compared with 4,4SS>Sbe week
before, and there were decreAses in
admissions for other Diseases.
Deaths were at the rate of 1877 per
thousand per year, compared with
1877 last week. The death rate from
disease among soldiers of the army
in, France for the week ending No
vember IS was 1923 per thousand
per year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30

day afternoon, Lewis Chubbuck, L.
year-old boy, 2207 North Twentieth
street was shot in the left hip with
shotgun in the hands Of Earl Gill
christ. l6, 222s North Twentieth,
The shooting took place at Six
teenth and Center STREETS. Chubbuck
is said to have sat down to rest and
his companion, growing impatient,
pointed the gun at him, remarking
you had betteSget up or I'll make
you move" Before Chubbuck
could move the gun was discharged.
Gilchrist was arrested and later
given in charge of the juvenile
authorities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Deaths from "FIu" Here
ShoWinQ Steady Decrease

A report of the deaths from
Spanish influenza in Omaha, pre-
pared by City Health Commission
err Manning, shows a steady de-
crease in the last six weeks. There
were four deaths in the week end
ing October s, 81 in the week end
ing October IL, llo in the week
ling October 10, and then a
s. :ady decrease to "a deaths in the
week ending November rs.
The danger is not over and DR..
Manning war; everybody to
watch their sneeze."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
IN THE DIVORCE COURT.

Stella v. Deras has applied for q de-
cree of divorce from Emil Deras, whom
she married three months ago. She al
legged violence and profanity. Mrs. Deras
has three children. II. IS and II years
old, by . former marriage.
Anna Sand charges Jacob Sand with
abandonment In divorce petition filed
| in district court. There are three chill
dren. is IA and II years old. The Sands
were married 10 years ago in New York
City.
Martha Barker has been granted . de-
cree Of divorce from oliver Barker whom
she charged with neglect
Halsey Rhoades did not contest the d.
vorce action Of his wife. Myrta E.. who
has been allowed a decree and restora-
ton Of her former name. Coldren.
Hester NJ. Harris was granted Z decree
Of divorce and use OF her former name.
Hester May Babb She charged George
s. Harris with extreme cruelty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Mrs. Olive SCipIe, Wife Of
Soldier. Dies of Pneumonia

n Mrs. Olive Sciple, wife of Ken
meth G. Sciple, 625 South Eight
eenth street, died Wednesday of
pneumonia following influenza. Sci
pie is sergeant at Camp Meade,
Md. She is survived by her hus-
band, two children by, a former
marriage, four sisters, two brothers
and her parents. Her husband was
in the city about two weeks ago to
attend the funeral of his mother, re-
turning to Maryland about a week
ago,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Man Fined $25 and Costs \
for ABUSING His Wife

Two wife abusing cases were
heard in police court Friday. Jud
Brown, 1911 North Eighteenth
street, was found guiltytof abusing
his wife, and fined SIS and costs.
RUDE Benish, Ais North Fifteenth
street, charged with being drunk,
disturbing the peace, and abusing
his wife, was discharged When evil
dence against him failed to material
iva N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Omaha Receives Its First
\ Application to Air Service

Cary DRESSER, a young mechanic
living at Brule, Nebr., is the first
person in Nebraska to make appli.
cation for a place in the aerial mai
service to be established in Omaha.
He made application for a place
in letter to the CHAMBER of Com.
merce, and addressed to A. R. Haw.
ley, president Of the Air Service Of
America.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
SERCT. HANSEN,
OMAHA BOY, DIES
IN ARDEN BATTLE
Brother Writes Home That He
is Going Out to Find Him,
+ but Message Tells
of Death.

Sergeant R. NJ. Hansen, 1910
South Twenty-sixth street, is an
other of Omaha's boys to give his
life overseas.
He enlisted January II, 1917, and
was sent to Charlotte. S. C., where
he was assigned to Company L of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
Special Pieces of
Fine Furniture
at Special Prices
at Special Prices.

$ $500 Dressing Table to match ......... $500
S 1900 William and Mary Chiffonier, in Mahog-
any, at ............... $46.OO
5 $500 Dressing Table to match. ....... $4,000
5 1900 Arm Chair or Rocker, Mahogany, black
damask upholstery ................... $1,000
$500 Overstuffed Davenport in pretty verdure
5 $500 Mahogany Wing Chair, tapestry denim up
holstery, at $3.50
; 5000 Charles II Console Table and Mirror, spe-
SioA, az $3o.UU
5 1850 Jacobean Oak Arm Chair, tapestry cush-
Toned seat at ............r.. $l1.50
5 $500 Set of Waxed Golden Oak Slip Leather
Seat Diners, the four for $500
5 5000 Set of Jacobean Oak, Spanish Leather
Slip Seat Diners, the 5 for. .......... .$2750
$500 Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers. $3.50
1900 White Enamel Bed .............,$ 975
22.O0 Old Ivory Triple Mirror Dressing Table,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30
HYMENEAL.
Snencer-Dean

SpenCef-Dedn.
Dollie Dean and Gene H. Spen-
Ger were married by Rev. Charles
w. Savidge at his residence Thurs
day afternoon at 4.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30

$1270O Hepplewhite Bureau and Mirror, in gray en-
amel, hand decorated, the pair, for. $1,000
s 27.0O Old Ivory Chiffoner, with mirror. $3.50
S $500 William and Mary Dressing Table, in Ma
hogany, at MISUNDERSTANDING. $4,000
5 1900 Dressing Table Chair to match. $1,000
5 $500 Old Ivory Dresser .............. $500
5 $3.50 Old Ivory, Adam type, Bed. 49,. $500
5 $500 CHARTERED Golden oak Table, feet 54-inch
extension. at $3.50
S $500 Golden Oak Parlor Suite upholstered in
black leather, 3-piece suite, special. $4,000
s $500 Spanish Leather Overstuffed Rocking
Chair, special $500
5 $500 American Walnut Buffet, Queen Anne style,
at %ot.VV
s 1900 American Walnut, 6-foot 4s-inch extension
Table to match ......................$ $1,000
5 45.0O Jacobean, 48-inch Top, Drop Leaf Table,
special. at $500
s $500 American Walnut Chiffonier, with mirror,
at $500
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-30

To the discriminating buy
er this range will meet
with unqualified approval.
1t is the one Combination
Range with which you do
not experiment. 1t is q
proved certainty, the
principal Of construction
being different from all
others. This refers not
only to the range proper,
but to the building-in Of
the gas appliances.
THE OVEN bakes Per-
fectly, using Coal, Coke
or Gas. The oven bottom
is a seamless, one-piece
c.st plate.
The oven burner is Of the
"Bunsen" type, this being
the most economical type
of burner that can be Sc
cured.
Remember, in addition to
the large Gas top you
have also a full sized coal
top.
Gas burners are light
ed by the automatic jump
lighter.
The General Construction
of this Range is the result
of generations of ''Know-
ing How"
II you recognize the ad-
vantage Of two super
ranges in one, that will
keep your kitchen warm
in winter and leave it cool
in summer, see this range
Saturday.
Plain or porcelain equip
ped models,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-10-11
SENDS NOTE TO HA|G
British Premier Congratulates
Armies for Victories.
Lloyd George Praises Courage and
Tenacity Of American and
British Forces.

London, Oct. IL. - The following
message has been sent by Premier
Lloyd George to Field Marshal Haig:
Il have just heard from Marshal
Foch of the brilliant victory won by
the Third and Fourth armies, and wish
to express to yourself, General Byng,
General Rawlinson and all the officers
and men under your command my sim
cerest congratulations on the great and
significant victory which the British
army, with their American brothers
in-arms, have gained during the last
few days.
THE courage and tenacity with
which the troops OF the empire, after
withstanding terrific enemy o~nslaughts
in the spring of this year, again re.
sumed the offensive with such de.
cisive results is the greatest chapter
of u military history. The smashing
of the great defensive system erected
by the enemy, claimed to be impreg.
nable, is a feat of which all are justly
proud and for which the empire will
ever be grateful"