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The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
Car load of Fruit Jars at
Washington County Hard
ware Co. See us before you
INV 3-tf
$500 REV ARD.

Insulators on our transmission line
between Fayetteville and Springdale
have been broken. apparently with
malicious intent. Notice is hereby
given that persons found guilty of
such an offense will be vigorously
prosecuted, and reward of $500 will
be paid for any information leading
to the arrest of such persons.
Middle West Gas & Electric Co.
Fred O'Neil, Supt.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
NJ .CHGRCH-

All services will be held Sunday as
usual
Preaching at II a. m and $50 p. m.
Sunday School, GAS a. m.
Leagues, Ills and 7:30 p. m.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Jas. A. Ferguson, one of the old
est and best known business men OF
this section, died Tuesday morning at
his home at Fayetteville. Deceased
was 70 years of age and was born ana
,.ea-ed At Fayetteville. He is sur
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
CAMOUFLAGE CLUB ENTER
TAINS.

The girls Of the eamouflage club
entertained at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Webb Powell Friday evening,
June Il, with six o'clock dinner in
honor Of the boys who are leaving
soon for various cantonments.
A dainty four course dinner was
served and Hoover himself could have
found no objections. All of which
was made gore enjoyable by the music
given by Miss Cessna Stafford and
Miss Sarah Brown.
The most interesting events of the
evening were some of the toasts. Miss
lrma Petross was toast mistress and
gave a welcome to the guests. Miss
Hazelle Thompson toasted the soldier
boys and Clyde Thompson responded
with a toast to the girls. Webb
Powell toasted our flag. Aubrey Smith
toasted Hoover. Carl Rice toasted the
host and hostess.
The place cards were unique by
reason of an original joke on each
guest present being written on each
one, and considerable merriment was
made by reading them aloud.
The house was beautifully decorat-
cd in flowers and the prevailing color
was pink. After dinner the crowd
accompanied Clifton Murphy who
was home from Camp Beauregard on
a furlough, to the station.
The larger part of the evening was
spent informally with music and none
was more enjoyed than "The Rosary
sung by Carl Rice and Hugh Chat
man.
The following guests were present:
Messrs. Webb Powell, Clyde Thomp-
son, Frank Phillips, Aubry Smith, Al
len Erwin, Raymond Stafford, Percy
Brown, Carl Rice, Hugh Chairman,
Fay Stafford Clifton Murphy Dr..
Boone, Clayton Murphy, Henderson
Young and Floyd Beeley.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

SMITH & BANKS INSURANCE
AGENCY, SPRINGDALE, ARK,
ARE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOW
ING INSURANCE COMPANIES:
ETNA, CONNECTICUT, FIRE
MANS, HOME, NATIONAL UNION,
PHOENIX, AND OTHER GOOD CON-
PANIES. PLEASE SEE US WHEN
IN NEED OF INSURANCE
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Want to trade for small farm near
Springdale. I have 100 acres OF land
in 10 miles of Portales, N. M. Good
grass, lots of water, under fence, new
windmill outfit, lots of wire netting
and other improvements. This is the
most healthful country out of doors
Soc ma or,;ck 0.ftpd
N c. Howell, Sp-in-ta'e.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

yived by his widow, one son and
daughter. Mr.. Ferguson was the
principal owner of the Springdale
Lumber Company, and was interested
in numerous other business. enter
prises in Northwest Arkansas.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

If you don't find your favorite
chewing or smoking tobacco, try the
White Star Grocery. They have Tor
ty different kinds, also a good line OF
cigars. OH
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Miss Sallie Edison left Monday for
visit with friends and relatives at
Kansas City, Mo-, and will later visit
her sister. Mrs. Frank George at
Blaine, Idaho
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Leland Bryan Of Fayetteville and
Mss Sarah Watson Of McAlester, Ok
iahoma, were married recently.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Harry Danford. residing out on
White River, and Miss Helen Graham
u Lowell were married recently.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
ARKANSAS MEN ARRIVE SAFELY

Little Rock, June 24.-Cablegrams
announcing the safe arrival in France
of the enlisted personnel of the 153rd
infantry, l54th infantry, 142nd field
artillery and 14lst machine gun bat
talon, made up of former Arkansas
national guardsmen. were received
here Monday morning.
Officers of the units did It ac-
company the enlisted men, but with
small detachments of enlisted men,
remained at Camp Bea tregard, APP
parently &c join the units later, or to
train rev increments.
The 53rd was the First Arkansas
infantry, The 151th was r..erly the
Third arkansas. The Seeori Arkan-
sas split up and divided among the
field artillery ard machinu Gun Units.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

William Morris, aged seventy-three
years who has been at the Benton
County Home for the past few weeks
died Monday of cancer of the stom-
ach. Billie" as he was called. came
10 the County Home from Mayville,
ard vas without kith or kin, He was
a most interesting character, having
been with Quantrell's men during the
Civil War, and told many interesting
tales CT the War.-Bentonville Sun.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
DON'T MATTER IF BROKEN.

We pay up 10 Is dollars per set.
Also cash for Old Gold, Silver and
broken Jewelry. Check sent by re-
turn mail. Goods held 10 days for
sender's approval OF our offer. Ma
zer's Tooth Speciality, Dept. A, 20o7
s. 5th ST., Philadelphia, Pa. 4-St.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Following is the local market a,l5 ae-
,:aa 70 local dealers on Thursday
morning Allowances must De maae
aa anv rise or decline according to
~, w. nroducts are offered;
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Most of the wheat and oats have
been harvested, and now everybody is
ready for good rain.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

STOLEN.-Black mare mule, IA
hands, good condition, smooth built,
small round scar on left side, at end
of short ribs. 7 years old, unshod,
name reached, tail unframed. Stolen
night of June II. 1918. s25 reward
for raturn S-ltpd.
C. B. Olmstead,
C,~;rrJalo Ark
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

The camouflage clubs first meeting
was held at Miss Dorothy Bouton's,
and the following are members:
Mrs. Webb Powell, Misses Sarah
Brown. Dorothy Bouton Cessna Stat
ford, Irma Petross, Clara Henson,
Miriam Glass. Mildred Thompson,
Bonnie Dyes, Alpha Myers, Vera Phil
lips, Gertrude Summons and Hazelle
Thompson.
The club meets this week with Miss
Sarah Brown.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Albert Houston, a resident of Berry
Viiie Tor many years. died recently of
pulmonary trouble.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

FOR SALE.-White leghorn hens,
Mason fruit jars and lawn mower.
9-1tpd. Mrs. Robt. Gosnell.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
1ASOLlNE ENGINE FOR SALE

On anfee-horse, Fairbanks-Morse, in
sooa condition, displaced by electric
motor Never been out in the
~ Sea'her' In order to get it out of
a sde way quickly will sacrifice for $50.
at, ~ 0ne-third the original cost. Call
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Charles Caldwell arrived home Fri
day from Camp Pike, having been dis
charged on account of physical dis
qualifications. He was with Wash
ington County's quota for the May
call.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Carl Horton and family of Little
Rock arrived latter part of last week,
having driven through in car, max
ing the trip in day and half. They
were accompanied by Mr.. Horton s
sister, Mrs. Sallie Courtney, and
youngest son, of Conway. They ex-
peet to spend month visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
FOR SALE.-Household

FOR SALE.-Household goods, in
GLIDING dining room set, large rug.
Victrola, china closet, bed, table
chairs, lawn mower. and other articles
Intend to leave in the near future so
these articles must be sold at once.
gilt. Dorothy Carson.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Davis and
children of Wichita, Kan, arrived
Thursday of last week to spend cou-
pie of weeks visiting with relatives
and friends. Mrs. Davis will be bet
ter remembered by most Springdale
people as Miss Joy Langston-
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
BUY YOUR INSURANCE FROM
SMITH 4 BANKS INSURANCE
AGENCY, SPRINGDALE, ARK.

foK SALE.--Fiye-passenger Dodge
touring car in perfect condition, al
most the same as new. Inquire at
News office.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Woodruff and
children arrived latter part of last
week from Fort Smith, and will spend
about sixty days here, their old home.
They drove through in their new car,
an Oakland six, having come by way
of Muskogee.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Leonard Wentworth returned
Wednesday night from ST. Louis
where he enlisted in the Navy, having
come home to await his call
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

The motor car operating on the
Missouri and North Arkansas road
will be discontinued between Harrison
and Eureka Springs July /.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

DR.. R. o. Pickens has returned to
his home at BentonvilIe after a sew
en- months stay in the Canal Zone
where he was a Government dentist.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

). L. King, seven years of age, a
prominent citizen residin@ near Ber-
fyYille, died quite suddenly recently.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

DR.. R. G. Floyd, one of the old and
prominent residents of Eureka
Springs, and president of the First
National Bank of that place died re-
Gently.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

After May 18th, all auto
parts and repair work will
be strictly cash to all. and l
am confident that operating
on a cash basis will be far
more satisfactory than the
thirty, sixty or ninety days
business. to both my custom
ers and myself. 1t will al
so enable me to be in a better
position at all times to serve
them in a much more salts
factory way. Thanking all
for their past fayors and
awaiting repeat customers,
Respectfully,
JOHNSON'S GARAGE
3-tf L. o. Johnson, Prop.
FOR sALE.-Ford roadster Good
condition. SIT
John Boswell, Johnson, Ark.
FOR sALE.-Orange Cane Seed for
hay. Seed Corn, Whippoorwill
Peas, Sorghum Syrup. 2-tf
Bern Carlock, Opera Bldg
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

t;o Inc en- friendship Cemetery Associa-
s ''On will have their annual ice cream
s, upper Saturday night, June %. The
cemetery. s''e' II u tlie
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

P nhtf =. Iron, Brass. Copper.
ao0er' Ilnfoil, Auto Tires. 2-tf
Bern Carloak, OPERA Rldg
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Mrs. DR., Houts has gone~to Excel
sior Springs, No, to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Allen and other rela-
tives and friends.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Will Long and family and DR..
Thompson's mother of Springdale
have been visiting DR.. Thompson and
family the past week. Mr.. Long ex-
poets to accept a position with Paul
and Son, merchants, at Southwest
News.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Hugh Clark, residing in the High
I'LL neighborhood, Benton County, and
Miss Cordia Ownes of Eiloam Springs,
were married recently.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

ROLAND Gillett, one of the Battery
A boys located at Camp Beauregard,
came in first of the week for visit
with home folks.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

The above has reference To tie men
who were under Col. Ownbey in the
detention camp at Camp Beau.esard
for several weeks. They left Camp
Beauregard June 16. There are a
number of Washington County men in
the party, among them being Henry
Jarvis of Springdale.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Perry n. Clark, in charge of the af-
fairs of the old defunct Bank of Rog-
ers. mailed the depositors a dividend
last week amounting to l2la per cent.
Something over $4,000 was distribut-
ed among the depositors. The final
dividend will be declared when mat
tiers now pending in the Benton chan
eery court are finally disposed Of
Rogers Democrat.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
AUCTIONEER.

am licensed auctioneer, and am
prepared to cry sales in this section
for the public. Phone "a longs No.
815" or see me. VIII give you prompt,
reliable service.
T. H. MeCORKHlLL.
IL Cnr,pydaIo Ark
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

WANTED.-An ice box, capacity 100
lbs. Phone No. or see
9-1tpd Mrs. Root. Hosheil.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

SMITH & BANKS INSURANCE
AGENCY. SPRINGDALE, ARkAN-
SAS, SOLICITS YOUR INSURANCE
BUSINESS.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Col. w. G. Ownbey arrived latter
mart of last week from Camp Beaure-
gard, and Mrs. Ownbey, who had beep
down there visiting, returned with
him. Col. Ownbey left yesterday to
resume his command. This may be
his last visit home before he sails for
France but of course he doesn't know
when that will be.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Mrs. ". A. Graves and sons Burl
and Marvin arrived home Saturday
night from Fort Smith where they had
been visiting Mrs. Lee Walters. neice
OF Mrs. Graves.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

FOR SALE.-Good Jersey Cow.
9-tf. J. J. Wayt.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Registered Duroc Jersey male for
service. Also some breeding stock
for sale. See l.. Marks. 5-tf
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

The Red Cross macearoni and chick
en- supper that was to have been Civ
en- at Tontitown, June Goth, has beer
postponed until after July 4, on &C
count of festivals to be given in
neighboring towns on the same date
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
NOTICE.

on and after July l, 1918 | will
cnafge 80 cents instead of Is cents
for closet work. rs
l. E. Slight, City Scavenger.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
ur.THER REPORT.
MARKET REPORT
eth Round.

THURSDAY, June 27, 1918.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

The congressional convention of the
third district was held at Berryville
Wednesday of last week, Judge ]. S.
Naples acting as chairman and W. j
Douglas secretary. Congressman
Tillman was formerly nominated for
reelection. Dave Peel of Bentonville
was elected chairman of the congress
ional committee and W. F. Eatman
of Mountain Home was elected secre-
tafy Following are The committee
men from the various counties Of the
district;
Baxter-W. F. Eatman.
| Bentoa-Storm o. Whaley.
Boone-Jno S. Dodson
Carroll B. Reeves
Mdison-Alfred Hawn.
Marion-A NJ Watts.
Newton-L. W Clark.
Searcy-V c. Bratton
Van Buren-S. X. Patton.
Westinghouse. T. Harding.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Make thrift your buy-word.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Frank Keicher left latter part OF
last week for Vancouver, Wash
where he will be assigned to duty with
the division Of the army engaged in
work for the production Of aeroplanes
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
" Mylle Jones, C. s.
II. II. sturdivant, Clerk.

Ae orsss. FOR sALE.-7-pa,ss,ss,
In poaa ,a nc and 5-passenger Allen.
value, '' w snape, Will sell for one-half
property VI" IL t., take team or other good
80" saue. eff.
J. o. Phillins
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

khn
good i n! acres.
ro eo'd ridge ridge land, nice -four four
sprin a house Mouse plenty good
from from o. e,s Springdale. Y mile
ed road IdIT%P t:Sa rock surfac-
cash, hs sUoa condition, part
Write o. sa on good terms.
Prairie Grove esI Ark.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
". 0. w. LODGE

dav a eies. every first and third Mon.
hall. "'t a,' IN ,'! each month at local lodge
attend. "'eiiipers invited to
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

Springdale now has twenty-four
hour light and power service. A sec
ton Of the town was connected with
the transmission line to Fayetteville
Thursday afternoon, and other sec
tlons are being connected up as rapid
" as the work can be accomplished.
The lights are decided improvement
over the old lights, besides the great
convenience of always being able to
have them when wanted.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

On the way home from Joplin Mon
day morning about two o'clock Mr.
Ohl's Overland car, being driven by
Barnett Smiley, son of Dr. J. l. Smil-
ey, failed to turn the corner at the
intersection of the Gentry road east OF
the city and went over the fence and
ditch into tree, wreeking the front
of the ear and throwing Mrs Oil and
Mrs. Orr who were in the back seat
out. Barnett must have been asleep
as he had been up all night the nigh,
before driving up to Joplin and his
long drive back was too much for tn
boy, without a little sleep Barnett
head was thrown against the steering
wheel and he sustained a crushed
cheel. bone, and otherwise bruised
Mr.. Oil was bruised on the legs Mrs
Orr was confined to the hospital a
couple of days with a light conclusion
of the brain. Mrs Oil received 4
broken rib and sprained back We
are glad to state they are all get
ting along well at this writing.-Si-
loam Springs Democrat.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
HERE AND THERE

HIKE AND THERE.
Albert Houston, a resident of Berry
vile for many years. died recently of
pulmonary trouble.
Most of the wheat and oats have
been harvested, and now everybody is
ready for a good rain.
Leland Bryan of Fayetteville and
Mss Sarah Watson Of McAlester. Ok
iahoma, were married recently.
Harry Danford. residing out on
" mite River, and Miss Helen Graham
u Lowell were married recently.
]. 7. King, seven years of age, a
prominent citizen residing near Ber-
fyYille, died quite suddenly recently.
Mrs DR.. Houts has gone~fo Excel
sior Springs, Mo-, to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Allen and other rela-
tives and friends.
ROLAND Gillett, one of the Battery
A boys located at Camp Beauregard.
came in first of the week for visit
with home folks.
Hugh Clark, residing in the High
I'LL neighborhooG, Benton County. and
Miss Cordia Ownes of Eiloam Springs,
were married recently.
The motor car operating on the
Missouri and North Arkansas road
will be discontinued between Harrison
and Eureka Springs July |.
DR.. K. o. Pickens has returned to
his home at BentonvilIe after a sew
en- months stay in the Canal Zone
where he was a Government dentist.
DR.. R. G. Floyd, one of the old and
prominent residents of Eureka
Springs, and president of the First
National Bank of that place died re-
Gently.
Mrs. W. A. Graves and sons Bur1
and Marvin arrived home Saturday
night from Fort Smith where they had
been visiting Mrs Lee Walters. neiee
Of Mrs. Graves
Frank Keicher left latter part Of
last week for Vancouver, Wash,
where he will be assigned to duty with
the division Of the army engaged in
work for the production Of aeroplanes.
The Red Cross macearoni and chick
en- supper that was to have been Civ
en- at TontitoWn, June Goth, has been
postponed until after July 4, on ac-
count of festivals to be given in
neighboring towns on the same date.
Charles Caldwell arrived home Fri
day from Camp Pike, having been dis
charged on account of physical dis
qualifications. He was with Wash
ington County's quota for the May
call.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Woodruff and
children arrived latter part of last
week from Fort Smith, and will spend
about sixty days here, their old home.
They drove through in their new car,
an Oakland six, having come by way
of Muskogee.
Will Long and family and DR..
Thompson's mother of Springdale
have been visiting DR.. Thompson and
family the past week. Mr.. Long ex-
poets to accept a position with Paul
and Son, merchants, at Southwest
News.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Davis and
children of Wichita, Kan, arrived
Thursday of last week to spend a cou-
pie of weeks visiting with relatives
and friends. Mrs. Davis will be bet
ter remembered by most Springdale
people as Miss joy Langston-
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28

FOR SALE.-Ford roadster Good
condition. SIT.
John Boswell, johnson, Ark.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-06-18
MILLIONS ARE PAID
IN ILLEGAL FEES TO
PROF|TEER|NG FIRMS
,Hy Associated PrsssJ


WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The de-
partment OF justice has received
thousands of letters and documents
containing proofs Of an elaborate
system of obtaining government con
tracts on an Illegal contingent fee
basis. These were seized in raids
yesterday on contractors business
offices. The papers disclosed that
the fees paid ON these contracts ag-
gregate probably millions. In many
cases the manufacturers were threat
ened with being deprived of their
contracts II they refused to negotiate
with certain agents on commission
compensation plan Some agents rep
resented they had special influence
over congressman.
Following these disclosures the at
torney general recommended that
government departments insert a
clause in future contracts pledging
manufacturers not TO employ third
party in negotiating with the govern.
ment.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1918-06-18

southern side of the river. to one
side of Bisse's position The bridge
was then destroyed
In the meanwhile American and
French gunners on the southern bank
of the Marne began a fire which
swept the second bridge. the lieu.
tenants only avenue of escape. Bis.
sci left his men in place of com
parative safety and faced the hail OF
machine gun bullets until he reached
a position where the allied gunners
saw him and firing ceased until Bis
sci rushed his men across the bridge
All reached safety except one, whose
fate is unknown.