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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate OF
THEODORE OBERMILLER
deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned by the Probate Court OF
Cape Girardeau County Missouri
bearing date the
Is day of March 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allowance
within six months from the date OF
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and
if said claims be not exhibited within
one wear from the date of the pubiica
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

Sedalia, Mo-, May 6.-The third
Liberty Loan drive in Pettis County
PASSED the million dollar mark. 1t
was announced today that Sedalia's
total is $61O,S00,, while the county
townships is a little in excess OF
100000. The full 200 per cent will
be obtained when the eleventh hour
subscriptions now outstanding are re-
ported and recorded Monday and
Tuesday.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
Reasonable Inference.

Mrs. Gabby-The woman across the
way has mean, suspicious nature.
Mrs. Hearall-Why, do you know
hei?
Mrs. Gabby-No. but she always
pulls down the blinds at her windows
when she lights the gas in her rooms
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
Appreciation.

allow do you like Shakespeare"
"Oh, I treasure our set of Shake
speare more than any other works we
have" said Mrs. Dubwaite.
'T'm glad to hear you say So"
"Yes. It's really the only set in our
living room that matches the wallpa.
per-"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
TEMPTED.

"Everybody'S economizin'," COM
planned Meandering Mike.
YES" rejoined Flooding Pete.
sometimes I'm wonderin' whether
de meal ticket dat goes wit a Jail SEN
tence isn't worth very serious consid-
era ion"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
CAPE COUNTY 70 PER
CENT over The TOP
Total Amount of Liberty Bend
Sales is $685., 800, Unoffi.
cial Report Shows.
The total amount of subscriptions

The total amount of subscriptions
for bonds of the Third Liberty loan
in Cape Girardeau is SS36.9o0, it ap-
pears from the reports made yester-
day by the thirteen banks of the en-
THE county to D'Nean Stafford, county
chairman of the Liberty Loan organi-
cation. This amount, Mr.. Stafford,
said, appeared to be the final report.
He believed, however, that the total
would be increased by belated returns
of bond applications to the banks By
the various statesmen in the county.
The total number of subscribers was
$3.50.
Mr.. Stafford said yesterday evening
he was well pleased with the returns
which nearly equaled double the
amount of what the country had been
apportioned as it's share of the Third
Liberty Loan. The county's quota
was $4S9, 300. The amount raised IN
, Cape Girardeau County is about 10
per cent cover the top"
! Cape Girardeau County, said Mr..
Stafford, "has again proved its loyal
ty as before. The liberality and the
enthusiasm with which the Liberty
Loan workers were received by these
who were only too anxious to do their
bit, was an ostentatious proof CT the
countys' loyalty. Previous campaigns
conducted for the aid Of the govern
ment evidenced that the people in
Cape Girardcau County were behind
the government, but the campaign
Just closed was more manifest proof
of this endeavor than others"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
Ire Exaectcd Hammered.

Patience-He married leading
dancer.
Patrice-Really?
"Yes: and / might have known T;lat
womb happen"
whats happened"
"Shes leading him q pretty dance"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

Cocotone Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Dear Sirs:
Your Cocotone Skin Soap is
perfectly delightful, it makes
the skin soft and velvety, re-
moves oily appearance and
gives wonderful results in
improving the complexion.
KINDLY send me six cakes by
return mail for the $1.50
money order enclosed.
Yours truly,
Miss Jos. NJ. Johns.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
The Better WAY.

"They used to quarrel a great dcol."
Eyes, but they're getting along muci,
better now"
"What happened?"
Nothing. He Just discovered that
instead of arguing il was easier and
quicker to admit everything and ask
forgiveness"
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
CHANGING SPEED OF GEARING
Device ESPECIALLY Designed for Use
en- Automobiles and Other Power
Driven Vehicles.

The Scientific American in illustrat-
Ing ard describing Il device for chang
ing speed gearing says:
The object is To provide charge
speed gearing especially designed for
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

ton of this notice, they will be for
ever barred.
Louisa Obermiller
Administrators
Witness my hand and seal this 10th
day of March, 1918
(SeaD w. c. HAYS
Clerk of the Probate Court.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

Dexter, Mo-, May 6. - Stoddard
County exceeded its Liberty Loan
quota by more than S15G,CO0. Il also
exceeded its quota of purchases by
327. County Chairman Moseley claims
honor flags.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
COCOtOneSkin Soap
A 25c Cake Free

Have you the skim not send the coupon ~
1t will cleanse the skin anu
rive the delicate color and freshness desired by
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
CUT THIS OUT
COCOTONE CO., ATLANTA, GA.

| have never used Cocotone
Skin Soap but if you will send me
a % cent cake free, will be pleas
ed to try it. T enclose six two
cent stamps to cover cost of mail
ing, packing, etc.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

You SCI understand lie. l meant
that v..,dr't entertain such p~a-
pOS;il seriously.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

Address ................
Agents Wanted.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10
BEN VINEYARD,

Clerk Cape Girardeau Court of Com
mon Pleas.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-05-10

i IS dispensed by every drruggist.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
GRANDMA USED SAGE
TEA TO DARkEN HAIR
She mixed Sulphur with It TO
Restore Color, Gloss,
Youthfulness.

Common garden sage brewed into .
heavy tea with sulphur added, will turn
gray, streaked and faded hair beautifully
dark and luxuriant. just few aPplica-
tions will prove revelation if your hair
is fading, streaked or gray. Mixing the
Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe at home,
though, is Troublesome. An easier way is
to get a 5O.cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound at any drug store
ALL ready for use. This is the old time
recipe improved by the addition of other
ingredients.
While wispy, gray, faded hair is not
sinful, we all desire to retain our youth
fill appearance and attractiveness. By
darkening your hair with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound, no one can tell
because it does it so naturally, so evenly
You just dampen sponge or soft brush
with it and draw this through your hair
taking one small strand at time; by
morning all gray hairs have disappeared
and, after another application or two
your hair becomes beautifully dark
glossy, soft and luxuriant.
This preparation is delightful toilet
requisite and is not intended for the cure
mitigation or prevention Of dises{e. "
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Williston, N. D. Novem-
Der 26, 1913 '@..
NOTICE is hereby given that Helen
Pirre of Route 1, Epping N D., who on
October 4, 1918, made Homestead en-,
try, serial No O197O2, for Lot 4, S1NW3
andWANEa section 1: Township 154 NJ,
Range 80, w. of the 5th Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
the land above described, before the
Register and Receiver U. S. Land ONCE
Williston. N. D.. on the Sth day Of jan
uary, 1919.
James CadOo of WillistOn, n: D.:
George Farrell, Ole Aronson, both OF
Epping. N. D., Theodore Pirre or Will
25-6t w. T.. Byerly, Register.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
WHAT BOYS SAY
ABOUT RED CROSS

Since the soldiers overseas have
been informed By their Officers that
the American Red Cross will play San
IA Claus this Christmas for an the
boys In khaki who have no relatives
In the United States. Red Gross Head.
quarters at Washington has been re-
ceiving hundreds Of appeals Incl.
dentally the men at the front have
taken this time to express theis .ap-
probation for the work done By the
Red Cross "Over There"
Following are few excerpts taken
at random from letters inclosing
Christmas Package Coupons:
! Dear Mr.. Miss or Mrs Red Crose-II
would appreciate 1t tremendously II you
would send me Xmas package. I have
the good old U. s. A. would be appreci-
ated beyond words. The Red Cross has
done 20 much for u over here, and you
don't know just how We appreciate 1t
beyond everything slss."
+ An Italian thus addresses his Christ.
mas appeal:
ITO Whom 1t May Concern.-1 am in
service in France and. having no people
In the United States, would like to re-
ceive little package from the Red Cross
on Xmas. am in No Mans Land in
big woods, and it is raining"
II have been informed the Red Cross
will send Xmas packages to any soldier
who sends them his Xmas package cou-
pom. I have received 50 much tobacco
and other things from the Red Cross In
my fourteen months in France I scarcely
like to write again l am In the hospital
recovering from wounds. and the Red
Cross furnishes US with daily papers.
writing material. tobacco, fruits and rec
reation."
a. have no one else to send my Xmas
coupon to, so am sending 1t to you, a.
per notice on our bulletin board. II you
send . package I would appreciate it II
you would inclose a bill for same, for
would gladly pay It, I don't want to i'm
pose on YOU. The Red Cross is the best
friend we have" a
One Red Cross nurse writes:
"Am inclosing the coupon, but please
be sure all the boys at the front get |
their packages first, then if one is left 4 !
will appreciate It. as I suspect all the !
others win have something from home |
which will make me little lonesome l
Words cannot express our appreciation !
for the Red Cross"
The Red cross Is great help and
blessing to the soldiers any and every
where" ~. |
I'VE Of tho A. e. F. are constantly
being shown evidences Of the wonderful
work the Red Cross is doing and are ex-
tremely thankful" -. lr 't
Dear Red Cross Workers.-After we
left dear old America we thought we
were travelling away from your Kindness
but we did not. We cannot praise you
too highly for your work. l have no
folks at home to send me Christmas
package"
":WQrds cannot express the obligation
We are under for the work you are doing
to help US along"
II know they would greatly appreciated
any little remembrance. l wish to most
sincerely thank the Red Cross for all the
kindnesses and benefits they have ~.
slowed upon our boyA~
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior. T..

U. S. Land Office at Williston, N.
D., Sept. 27, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Evan
w. Hall, Of Dow, N. D., who, on
March 16, 1915, made homestead en-
try, serial No. O20960 for N 1-2SE IA
SW1-4SE1-4, Sec. 20, and NV IA
NE IA, Section 20, Township 153 N.
Range 50 w. 5th P. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make
Three year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
The Register & Receiver, U. S. Land
Office, at Williston, N. D. on the 20
day of December, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Fulia, Shannon, Axel Davidson, J. s.
LaDu and Adolph Steeth all Of Dow,
N. D.
22-st W. Z. Byerly, Register.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

TAKEN UP--Came to my place II
miles northwest of Williston the first
part of November and was taken up
last week, a bull calf about 6 months
old. He is white and red spotted and
has good sized horns. Owner can
have same by proving property, pay
for this advertisement and other ex-
penses. Mrs. Louise Hillestad. 243tp
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
SECOND SUMMONS

I
state of North Dakota. County OF
in Justice Court, before N. E. I.udo-
wese, Justice of the. Peace. 49,,
H. c. Windell, plaintiff,vsOscar Carl
son. defendant
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO
THE SAID OSCAR CARLSON:
BY this second summons you are
hereby directed to appear before me a. d
the hour of ten o'clock in theforenoon
on the card day of December. 1918 there
to answer the complaint OF n. =. WIN,
dellfor profess iOnal services fenuereG
to you by plaintiff as duly ncsnssu
Dakota; and that a garinshment actaon ;eta1
instituted by plaintiff as a provision
al remedy in connection with the aboVe
entitled action; there has peen ais. rs.
closed by the garnishee, "A. r. Biao tne
sum Of Seventy nine Dollars az and inS slTty ny
edness upon open account oWed. o! salo
A. F. Blad. to the defendant; and de-
manding Judgment against yeu aot a0I ane 6ne
sum Of Ninety-four Dollars lsS4,Vut
from March II, 1915. plus the costs and
disbursements Of this action and fur
Their demanding that the said Indebted,
ness of the said a. F.. Blad be adJudEed
to be assigned to and paid to, the plain
Itif to apply upon the amount OF your
said indebtedness to plaintiff and up
on the costs Of these proceedings.
Given this 27th day of November.
I191S.
Justice of the Peace,
Williams County, n. D.
Craven 4 Converse.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
I willisten, North Dakota.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


In the Matter of the Estate Of
Henry Martin Shannon, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by ,ttnta the un1 n
Henry Martin Shannon late Of the
Township of Truax in the County of
Williams and State Of North Dakota; ia;
deceased, to the creditors"of. and AZ Al
deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers. within four months
after the erst publication of this no
tice, to said Executors at the Williams
County State Bank in the City OF VIII
liston in said Williams County, North
Dakota. .o,/
Dated November 27th. A.. D. 1919.
-" ,I"--& ~ G. B. Metzger,
a@ B. J.. Schoregge,
,,.@..-@ WIZ Executors.
First publication on the 2sth day OF
November A. Do 1918.
Usher L. Burdick and John J. Murphy,
Attorneys for Executors, =, :.
WillistOn, N. D. 24-4t.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

,WANTED-Several young men over
seventeen, years Of age to learn
the business with large concern,
good wages and asplendid opportun-
ity for those with good education,
GOOD character and who arewilling
to work. Answer by letter, stating
age and furnishing references. Box
1927, Minot, N. Oak. 24-3t.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

D. D. Sullivan's Optical Specialist
of Fargo will visit Williston on Fri
day, December 9Th. All those .hav-
ing defective eyesight or who need
their glasses changed or renewed will
please call at the hotel on the above
date and have their eyes examined
23.-3t.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

FOR SALE CHEAP - 1916 Ford
Touring Car in the best Of shape.
Presto and electric lights, speedom-
eter and set of new tires with extra
tire on back. Will sell at brgain if
taken at once. T. C. Hutchinson.
Care Of Graphic Office.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

WANTED-S Solicitors for subscrip-
tions for live county paper. Good
chance for school boy or girl to make
big money during vacation. Good
commission. Address P. O. box 2c9,
Williston, N. D.. Soft.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

FOR SALE-House for sale at a
bargain. Nice little house located
on West Broadway. Can quote at
tractive price to party who means
business. Address 565, care Graphic,
Williston, N. D. l9-tf.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
CHRISTMAS OVER THERE. YOUR
OLSON STUDIO. is.
Want Ads

ROOMS FOR RENT-Have rooms
for rent in modern house. Call at
618 first avenue east or phone 162
Black. LII. AZ tt.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

TO TRADE-Young team of mares
for Ford car. Must be in good
condition. Call at Graphic. s-tf.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

FOR RENT = Two partly furn-
ished rooms for light house keeping,
4O8 North Main Street.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
WANTED - Bookkeeper at the:
Williston Motor Sales Co. 23-tf
SUMMONS,

SUMMONS.
State of North Dakota, County of
Williams.
In District Court, Eleventh Judi
cial District.
Abraham L. Goer, Plaintiff,
Myrtle Goer, Defendent. t~s
The State Of North Dakota to the
above named Defendent. ~
You are hereby summoned to ans
wer the complaint in this action
which is filed in the office Of the Clerk
Of the District Court of Williams
County at his Office in the Court
House in the City of Williston, North
Dakota, and to serve q copy Of your
answer upon the subscribers within
thirty days after the service of this
summons upon you, exclusive Of the
day of service; and in case of your
failure to appear or answer, judge
ment will be taken against you by
default for the relief demanded in
he complaint.
Dated November 9Th, 1918.
= Craven & Converse,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
21-t. Williston, North Dakota
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Williston, N.
d., Nov. 13, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Inga
Bratland of Epping, N. D., who on
July 16, 1915, made Homestead en-
try, serial No. O21633, for SW IA
NV Ia, NV 1-4SW IA, Section II,
Township 1551N., Range 100 w. 5th
P. Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
tion to make Three year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the Register & Re-
ceiver, U. S: Land Office at Williston,
N. D. on the 10Th day of Dec. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Mikkel O. Thornes Of Epping, N. D.,
Richard Belief, Ed. Semler and Clar4
ence Semler all Of Springbrook, ND.
22-6t w. E. Byerly, Register.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

FOR SALE-Diamond willow, ash
and Box Elder fence posts for sale
ut Wheelers barn. Also wood deliv-
cred to any part Of the city. c. b.
Wheeler. 39-t.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR N. D.
LAND-A five room new, up-to-
date house and lot in Southern Cali
fornia, 80 miles from Los Angeles.
Write for information to I. NJ. Hop
kins, Corinth, N. D. 14-tf.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

l FOR RENT = Hotel at Willistor
N. D., for further information write
W.. C. Glib, Havre, Mont. 23-3t
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

FOR SALE-New Singer Sewing ma
chine.c In best of condition. Inquire
T. c.. H. care of Graphic. lott.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-10
FLOOD REPAIRS
BEING RUSHED
Cutoff Dam Work viii Be
Done Saturday,

Workmen were busy this morning
repairing the damages to the cutoff
dam which partly washed out Saturday
night, flooding large portions Of the
ground along the river bank in the
city DR.. j G. Street stated that they
expected TO have the work completed
by Saturday
The river Is falling steadily, DR.
Street stated, and no further flooding
is expected. There Is plenty OF water
and no danger from a water famine
he said, as there is sufficient water
flowing ~ the pumps.
Joseph H. Patterson, park superin.
icndent, stated this morning that tht
sewers in Wheeler park had broken in
three places. Pumps have been pu
into operation In sufficient numbers tc
take the water out OF the park as fast
as It can enter and il no more breaks
occur Patterson thinks, flooding car
be prevented. The levee along IN,
river bank has held the water back and
the manholes 10 the sewers were ce.
mented but the breaks under the ground
arc causing the danger, Mr.. Patterson
said One flower bed and a large plo
Of grass in the west part of the park
is now under water, he said.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-10
Long Days of Preparation
Go for Naught in Hun Rush;
Regiment Slain in Morning

gle OF isolated groups, heavily outnum-
bered without the possibility of rein
forcements, defending scraps Of broken
trench dugoutS or qua. lies and still re-
sisting long after the main tide of the
conflict had passed south.
A copy lies before me OF messages
dated from $50 to $50 a. M, and sent
back from these isolated groups by
pigeon No words could be so eloquent
as their laconic breyity When per
mission TO retreat was given some off
GERS refused to avail themselves of it,
Handful Meets Giant attack.
The colonel with his staff papers
crossed the Aisne at 10 a. m, and or
ganlzed the defense Of the position.
The survivors of the regiment were
reformed and the south bank and on
the following day received a reinforce
ment OF men, bringing il up 10 quarter
its original strength. This handful had
TO meet the heavy attack southwest OF
scissors on May 20 and a series of at
tacks on the following two days. No
more was humanity possible and they
were drawn They say not a man made
| a complaint
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-10
Candidates File
For State Offices

John W. Hayson of Oklahoma City,
republican, this morning filed with the
state election board az a candidate for
re election as Judge Of the Thirteenth
judicial district
James S. Davenport, democrat filed
as a candidate for the nomination for
congress- from the First district. V. w
Snider, Holdenvile, democrat, filed for
insurance collector. Swan c. Burnette
Corfell, democrat, filed for Judge Of the
criminal court of appeals from the
southern district Others who filed fol
low; Jack Barker, Fl Reno democrat
for representative from Canadian coun-
ty; II. b. Lockett. Comanche. democrat,
for representative from Stephens coun-
ty; ]. II, Black, Earlsboro, democrat,
for representative from Pottawatomie
county; r n Berry, Checolah. iemo-
crat, for representative from Mcintosh
county; G., S, Rector, Mustang, demo
crat, for representative from Canadian
county J. T. Parks, Tahlequah, demo-
crat, for Judge First judicial district.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-10
By G, II, Perris,

Copyright. 1913, by the New York Times,
the Chicago Tribune and the Oklahoma
City Timesl
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES,
June 8.-Delayed)-Some time must
yet elapse ere we can know fully and
exactly what occurred in Chemin des
Danes at and after a. m on May
n. Many the combatants have died
a martyrs death and have been buried
b. alien hands where they fell.
Many more will long languish in
prison camps, but the remnants of some
regiments hive now come down from
the front md by piecng together the
narratives OF these weary men it is
possible to Ike the first outline Of the
story that will one, day be told in all
its pitifulness and terror
Killed In Single Morning.
One of them Is the French infantry
regiment which had long held the cen
tral sector of this front For this last
trial II had been prepared by months
of trench aiding and strengthening its
defenses. Submerged by a storm OF fire
and poison gas by wave upon wave of
assault II vent down in single morn
ing. fighting the hopeless fight to the
bitter end. A small number lived to
cross the Aisne in the afternoon. and
these had to continue the struggle for
four days md nights, practically with
out respite. Few are those, even in this
war, who have survived such agony.
They Were All Prepared.
They were warned, and Sc far as their
local means allowed, were prepared for
the attack. Gas masks. machine guns,
grenade stores-everything-was ready.
The order was to hold -ound between
the second and third positions or to die
b the effort, and ii was carried out.
II was to be expected that the telephone
wires would be cut. The. remained
carrier pigeons. A rolling barrage two
miles deep and Of indescribable density
extinguished the poor efforts of the
local batteries TO reply. Thick clouds
Of Artificial smoke, gas, and dust
shrouded the assault. so that rocket
signals were not seen at that rear and
the enemy was invisible until he
reached the pafapets.
Bath Turns TO Scrap,
The line was almost Immediately
hrckea and the battle became a strug-