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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
BUILD HOUSES.
DWELLINGS Are Scarce in Columbia,
And if the Population is to be
Increased, Build Houses.
OPEN STREETS, SELL TOWN LOTS.

Many desirable lots could be put
upon the market if streets we're OPEN
ed, but as it is now it IS almost i'm
possible to secure building site with
in the corporate limits of the town.
If the property holders would agree
to open streets hundreds of valuable
lots could be put on the market, and
many buildings would soon be erect
ed.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Remember that therelwill be big
war meeting held here THURSDAY, the
23rd of this month. Several speakers
from a distance are billed to make adj
dresses.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Miss Minnie Triplett has been ap-
pointed Registrar for Adair county,
for women, and Wednesday, May 10,
1918, the book will be open at the Red
Cross Room. The object of this is to
give every woman in Adair county an
opportunity to do greater service for
her country. Let all register
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Work on the jamestown pike was
resumed last week and those in charge
think that thefeHis sufficient money
on hanf-t6 complete it to the homs
of Erness Flowers, known as the Hol-
laday place.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Rev. Robt Pardue, pastor of the
colored Baptist church, this place.
died at 5 O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
He was born and reared in Montgom-
cry county, Tenn. He bears good
name there and here. He leaves a
wife and two children.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

The vagrant act, passed by the last
Legislature, requiring every alb 9
bodied man, rich or poor, to work
thirty. six hours in each week, is now
being put in operation in Kentucky.
Lebanon Falcon says the officers of
Marion county will use due diligence
to enforce the law.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Fishermen are reminded that the
last Legislature passed an act prohib-
iting the taking Of fish from any wa
tiers in Kentucky during the month of
May in each year.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Rev: r. Lasley, pastor of the colored
Baptist Church, writes the News as
follows: DR.. J. M. Harris, Evange,
list of Lexington, is at present en-
gagged in series of meetings at our
church. He is an able speaker and
has advanced many new ideas. There
have been seventeen converts. The
public is invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

We hear that some tobacco plants
are large enough to set. The acreage
that will be put in tobacco this year
will be unusually large. A majority
of growers will raise Burley, though
quite a bit of Dark will be put out.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Quite 9 number of young men will
leave AGAR county for the army be-
tween now and the Both of the month.
They have not as yet been notified
to report to the local board.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

The pupils of Miss Alice Walker
will give Piano Recital at the Para
mount Theatre, Saturday afternoon,
May IS, at 400 o'clock. Everybody is
cordially invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Bennett & Gresham shipped over
a hundred hogs to market last Friday
for which they paid 16 cents per
pound. They also shipped a bunch of
cattle which were bought close to the
market.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

There were seven applicants before
the County Educational Board last
Friday and Saturday, for certificates
to enter the County High School.
Six were pupils of the Lindsey Wilson,
one from out in the county. They all
passed.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Senator Robt. Antle, who is popu-
lar gentleman of Olga. Russell coun-
ty, has been delivering some war
speeches at different points in his
county. He is loyal and speaks in a
manner to enthuse his hearers.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

A war mass meeting will be held
here on May 23rd, and the program
will consist of devotional exercises.
community singing, patriotic music,
and speeches by leaders and speakers
of known reputation.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Candor Allen, colored man who is
cropping for Mr.. Melvin Ccnover, lost
his wife last "Wednesday night. She
was victim of consumption.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Mrs. d. E. Phelps and daughter,
Verlie, went to Cumberland county
one day last week to attend the burial
of W. T. Winfrey, relative Of Mrs.
Phelps whose remains were brought
to Bakerton, KY, from Healdton,
Okla.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

1t was reported in last issue Of The
News that G. Fl. Sandusky had pur-
chased tie S. C. Neat farm. The pur-
chaser's name was wrong. 1t should
have been W. H. Sandusky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

The Lindsey. Wilson and the Graded
School will close this week for the
summer. Several entertainments dur
ing the week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

We learn that corn has failed to
come up for large number of farmers
of this county. They are now looking
for guaranteed seed.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Do not forget that thelgreatest pat
riotic play, "The Stacker" will be
here on the afternoon and night of
May 3Oth. The Paramount Theatre.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
wanted.

Some one to help do the house work
and care for two children-white
29-4t. Mrs. II. A. Moss,
1925 West Broadway, Louisville, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
Wanted.

We will pay SLIPS per bushel for
shelled corn, delivered at our Freight
Depot in Columbia.
29-3t. Young & Hutchinson.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

The Farmers Club will not meet at
Zion on next Friday night, but date
to meet will be announced later
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

A good rain fell last Wednesday be-
tween here and Burkesville, and at
Cane Valley and out on the Russell
Springs road.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Examine your Irish potato patch.
Bugs are plentiful and unless they
are killed your crop will be short.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

A beautiful wedding occurred at
Campbellsville, one day last week,
when DR.. Percy Alexander, son of Mr..
J. Q. Alexander, was married to Miss
Mary Louise Taylor, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs T, W. Taylor, one of Camp
bellsvelle's popular young ladies, The
groom is in the Medical Corps and
stationed at Gulf Port, Miss, where
the couple will reside for the present.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

1 have complete line of Groceries,
Notions and Hardware. Also odd
Pants No rent to pay, no clerk hire.
Prices to suit pocket book.
29-st J.F Neat.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Born, to the wife of J. G. Miller,
Campbellsville, Saturday, May 10, 1918,
a son. ALI doing well.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

When you see merchant sitting in
front of his store, asleep, you can bet
your dollars he does not advertise.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

If you want to be thrilled with en-
thusiasm, see 1.-THE Stacker" at The
Paramount Theatre May Both. 20 ct.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

A fair ly good rain which came last
Thursday revived vegetation.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

WANTED.-Two white girls to work
at Hotel Address,
G. G.. Jeffries,
Jetfries HOTEL
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Born, to the wife of o. C. Collins,
OF Campbellsville, on May IL, 1918,
twin boys
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Sheriff Sanders informs US that he
is up with his business for circuit
court, beginning next Monday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

The Stacker is now the greatest
show on the screen. See it here May
3Oth. The Paramount Theatre.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Forty or fifty persons in this county
have signed an obligation, to go to
Warren county to pick Strawberries.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

1t is reported that several more oil
rigs will arrive in Adair county at an
early day.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Alvin 10y sold Phelps Bros, eleven
10 months old snoats for $337.37.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
For Sale.

A first-class well drilling machine.
29-2t G. c. Garrison.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
For Sale.

Five passenger Ford Touring car,
1917 model, good as new, bargain.
go If. Golf Bros
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
For Sale.

A Ford touring car, as good as new.
W. r. Myers & Son.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15

Noah 10y, School Supt.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
GRADUATES.

Misses Opal Garnett. Allie Garnett,
Eva Percy, Margie Buster. Messrs
Lewis Jarvis, D. L Vance, Herman
Drake, Orion Drake. Music graduates,
Misses Mae Feese and Eva PiercY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-05-15
Two Aberdeen COWS, and one 10
months old Bull. All pure bred.
Edgar Harris,
29-2t Columbia, Ky.

29-2t
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
MRS. BUSCH GAVE MONEY
TO AMERICAN RED CROSS

HaweS declared that Mrs Busch
had given one hundred thousand dol
lars to the American Red Cross and
had bought one million dollars worth
of each of The first two Liberty loan
issues. He also stated she had given
500, 900 to the Young Mems Christian
association and upon her arrival at
Madrid, Spain, had given thousand
dollars to the Red Cross. through
Mrs. Roosevelt, daughter of American
Ambassador Willard. The Busch party
now enroute to St Louis, includes MI.
and Mrs August Busch, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Hawes, Carl Conrad general
representative of the Busch interests;
Mrs Hans Baumann, Miss Emma Stus-
sell travelling companion and nurse.
and several ST Louis newspaper men.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
'ODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
OF SEVENTY THREE NAMES

Conn; ]. P. Galloway, New Burgh,
N. Y; Corporals j. C. Brown, Atlanta,
Kans.; G. d. Dole, New Haven, Conn; J;
J. II. Owner, Mattoon, Wis; wagon
er J. T. Cassidy, Providence, K. l.;
Mechanic R. A. Hanson, Shell Lake
Wis; Privates Harry Barrick, Town
send, Mont; Patrick Barthelette, Bac
koo. N. D.; P. @. Cox, Fairmount, md
William Gallagher, Ireland; f: b. Jen
kins. Huntsville, Ky; Frank Just
Penna Yam, n. Y: J. L. McEyoy, j
II Regan, Pittsfeld, Mass; John
stephenson. Chicago: Marvin vii
Iiams, Collinsville, Ala
Died of wounds:
Lieut.. C. L. Capps, Lucama, n G.;
Mehanic Jim Arnold, Belle Buckle
Tenn Priyates r. w. Biesecker, Mon
WE It. Brooking, Kinks.
Vile Vile Mo-: Antonio Grassi, Italy;
rlarence i.,r ST. Jaan, Cleveland. Ohio; D
\ : I scott Rinard Mills, Ohio; Walter
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
avy Casualties Suffered by Germans While
American Forces Did not Have
a Single Loss.
THROUGH AIR
ms Squeezed Out This Morning From Sal
lent Nearly Mile Square, by
American Fire.

their lines and forcing them to stay
and take it.
American aviators reported later
In the day that gas clouds extended
ten kilometers (more than six miles)
behind the German forward lines.
Five American bombing planes,
which dropped thirty-eight bombs
on the railway station, yards and
tracks at Conflans (twenty miles
east Of verdun) doing heavy damage,
returned safely Tuesday night, de-
spite an encounter with several en-
emy planes.
HUNS SCATTER.
[By Lowell Me1lett, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
MARINE, June 20 (4:oo p. m.)-The
Americans squeezed the Germans out
Of salient a kiIometer (t~o-thirds OF
niTe) deep and the same distance IN
width, west of Torcy (six miles north
west of Extraordinarily early this
morning.
The Germans did not remain to
fight after they were struck by bar
rage, beginning at one o'clock and
when the, infantry went forward there
wdS no OrIC 10 SPRSSC s'S'''
German casualties in the fighting in
this sector are now estimated at oou
killed and 5000 wounded.
Private James A. Donohue, who was
taken prisoner eight days ago, es-
capped and reioined his company last
niuht. He declared that few other
American prisoners are compelled by
| the Huns to work in the front lines.
| Donohue also said he saw Germans
Iburyina their dead, twenty to grave,
| in cross wise layers.
Americans in AIsace.
TBy ]. w. T. Mason, United PTess
| War Expert.1
| NEW YORK, June 2o.-Movement
of American troops into Alsace is a
strategic measure that must exer-
else a serious influence on future
| disnosition of Won Hindenburg's fast
ldwindling reserves and may interfere
with his plans for new offensive ID
western France.
| The new American positions are
co far away from the present area
| of activity along the west front as
to compel Eindenburg to organize
large separate reserve force 10 pro
| feet the upper Rhine against sudden
| American attack. These reserves
must be drawn from the central Ger
man reservoirs that make good tne
losses incurred by H1ndenpurg :
futile drives in Flanders, Pfcardy anu
Champagne.
Any strengthening Oh the ,I Ie,.nan ~
positions in Alsace as the result Va y,
su,arica,s increasing power in that
sector must necessarily decrease
tbe striking force of a German OF
fensive towards Paris and the chan
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

Frank J. Taylor, United Press
Staff Correspondent.I
lTH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
lRAINE, June 2O.-;hc Germans
bred heavy casualties in yester-
mornings combined first all
rican gas attack and artillery
bardment, it was established
Iuah an enemy prisoner today.
he Boches were just starting TO
de the American lines when the
containers fell in their midst,
Ina a great number and sending
ers fleeing.
liter the de.uge Of gas subsidized
the barrage died down, the Ger
hs attempted to start their raid
lin, but were stopped almost IN
|ir tracks by American artillery,
|chine qun and rifle fire.
witnessed this first American
protector attack from front
! trench. Every doughboy i'm
kiently awaited Zero hour" which
4 been set at 2:3O. Promptly on
second, the silence was broken
terrific explosion from our
Inches as several batteries OF pro-
tors fired simultaneously by cleo
kity. sent more than thousand
containers screaming te~ard the
rman trenches in the Bois De
Intmare. (Montnare wood is oppo--
! FIirey in the Toul sector and
ee miles northeast Of Seicheprey3
After the flash, the walls OF the
hartina projectiIes died away, and
keened almost a minute BEFORE
IN loud explosion was heard IN
Hun trenches. Then we knew
certain specified German posi-
lis had been drenched with gas.
or several minutes an uncanny
knce ensued. After this Interval,
r shell signals were sent up ana
American artillery cut loose
is terrific barrage of gas shells
hioh explosives died down and
Elm there was comparative quiet
Boches were apparently too
konished to reply. The American
hIIery laid down another barrage
this time the Germans answered
e whole area became an inferno
laqes behind the American lines
IS subjected to heavy fire, mostly
J shells. but there was not single
herican casualty. When the bonn
tdnent finally ceased, compare
eiy few Huns emerged from thei'
Snches, but were swept back ny
fleet deluge Of shrapnei and Eui
IS. This, we learned from pris
er was to have been German re
iatory raid.
fhe protector attack, OF course
IS timed for a favorable wind. ih'
rmans were SO excited they fai'et
take this into consideration. AS
built much Of the gas ioosed asains
5 American front lines was b'owr
ek into their own trenches.
fhe barrase laid down bv our artii
N boxed in the comparatively SINAI
ea deluged by gas, preventing th'
ms from fleeing to other parts o
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20

rBy L. c. Martin, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, June Coon
eress is ready to declare war on Iur-
kew the moment official verification
&c obtained of the seizure of the
American consulate and the attack on
tba American hospital at Tabrlz, FER
sia-
The majority sentiment in both
bouses fayors immediate declaration
of bostilities, but will await word
from the president
.orbere never has been any reason
T could see for delay" said Senator
uarding. Ohio. This may bring the
-esult so many of US have desired SO
Senator King, Utah, author OIL a
resolution for declaration OF war on
T,,rkey and Bulgaria, will propaDiy
eco Secretary Lansing regarding the
Tabriz incident -
Greek. Serbian and Russian states
mon here manifested uneaslness ov-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
eventeen Killed in Action,
Nine Dead From Wounds
and One Man Missing.

Pnited Press Leased Wire Servicel
WASHINGTON, June 20.-The war
Fpartment today announced casual
list of seventy-three names, divided
follows:
|killed in action. seventeen.
|Died of wounds, nine.
[Died of disease, seven.
EDied of aeroplane accidents. two.
+lGed of accident or other cause, one.
wounded severely. thirty-two.
wounded degree undetermined)
|ur
Missing in action, one.
The list follows.
Killed in action:
Lieuts. H L. Eddy. New Britain.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
Elements are Aiding Italians, When Twelve
Bridges Built by Enemy are Washed
Out by Rain.
CANNOT ESCAPE ARTILLERY MAUL|NG
Nine Thousand Austrian Prisoners Have Been
Captured Since Big Drive Was
Started.

there were number Of raids" the
statement said.
Certain OF these led to sharp fight
ing, with many enemy casualties. We
took eighteen prisoners and three ma
crime guns.
A hostile raiding party in the
neig1borhood OF Morlancourt was re-
pulsed by artillery and rifle fire
Between the Somme and the Ancre
there was hostile artillery firing. o.
both sides of Albert and in the La
siderable reciprocal artillery fighting
last night"
5000 Prisoners Captured.
LONDON, June 20.-An unusual
phase Of the Austrian offensive is cap
ture of 5000 prisoners, announced by
the italian war Office This is regard
ed as unique in defensive fighting.
The situation today, as indicated by
the latest official reports was regard
ed as continuing fayorably for the Ital-
ians.
The fighting In the mountain region
lis still comparatively light while the
Italians are blocking every effort OF
the enemy to extend his gains along
the river areas. The Austrian war Of
| fee reported the extension Of artillery
lighting westward to include the Ty
rolese front.
THE number Of prisoners increas-
es." Vienna declared.
"Raiding and artillery activity IN
Flanders was reported by Field Mar
shal Haig.
French Take Prisoners.
| PARIS, June 20.-"Between Montdf'
dier and the Disc and in the Bois LIE
Chaure region, French detachments
penetrated the German lines and took
twenty prisoners the French war Of
| flee announced today.
italian Counter Attack.
| LONDON. June 2o.-Italian forces
are now counter-attacking at various
points along the whole Piave river
line, it was authoritatively learned
today.
/ On the middle Piave, the Italians
have driven forward to the west bank
of the river, splitting the Austrian
forces in that region and rolling
them ba ok to the north and south.
The enemy detachments on the
lower Piave have been pushed back
until now they hold only a third OF
their original advance toward Venice.
The Italians also made further
slight gains at Nervesa, In the MOI
tello region.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
Denial of Charge That She
Contributed Million Dollars
to German Organization:

IUnited Press Leased Wire SerV1ce.I
KEY WEST, Fla, June 2O.-Reports
that Mrs. Adolphus Busch had given
million dollars to the German Reu
Cross during her recent visit to Ger
many, were emphatically denied oy
Henry Hawes. her attorney, IN
statement made previous to the de-
parture of the Busch party for St
Louis late last night
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
Demonstrations in Berlin, Co.
logne and Hamburg Are
Stopped by Military
Police.
MANY ARE SHOT DOWN
Austrian Bread Ration Cut and Pes
pie Are Aroused and De-
niand Speedy
Peace.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
LONDON, June 2o.-Heavily CEN
sored private messages indicate there
have been great peace demonstrations
in Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg re-
Gently, according to a. Stockholm dis
patch published in the Post.
Military police dispersed the crowds,
killing several workmen and arrest
ing others
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
prawino Near July First.

limited Press Leased Wire Servicel
WASHINGTON, June 20.-DTaWlnS
for the twenty-one year OLD regis
trants' numbers win be held at an
early date, it was announced at the
provost marshal generals office to-
day. The date, although not an
norrnced. is understood to be around
July l. The drawing will be held in
the same manner as the original one,
with a few slight variations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-20
United Press
War Summary

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
1,41sth day of the war; 92nd day Of
the big offensive.
Italian front-The situation becomes
daily more favorable to the Italians.
Added to desperate resistance, which
has prevented the Austrians attaining
a single major objective, heavy rains
have swollen the Piave river and cut
off large forces of the enemy.
Picardy frort-Raiding and artillery
activity increased from the Somme
northward to the Lens sector. The
situation is assuming the same aspect
as that which always has proceeded a
German drive.
Flanders front-Same conditions
prevail as on the Picardy front, lead
ino to the belief that gigantic drive
is imminent, which may include both
areas.
Disc front-French detachment PEN
etrated German positions and took
prisoners at various points between
Montdidier and Disc.
Gernany-Peace demonstrations in
Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg resulted
in several civilians being killed and
others arrested by the military police,
according to heavily censored dis
patches received in Stockholm.
Austria-Eiungary-V orgsniza-
tions openly oppose reduction of the
bread ration and demand peace.
Ukraine-The anti-German revolu-
tion in kieff is spreading into the prov
inces to the eastward.
United States-The state depart
ment formally asked the Spanish en-
bassy to investigate the reported Turk
ish attack on the American consulate
and hospital at Tabriz, Persia This
is believed to presage declaration Of
war.
Today in the Great War.
One year ago-The British made
further gains between Arras and
Lens and repulsed three German
counter attacks.
General Brusiloff, commanding
the Russian armies. replying to con-
gratulations from General Robertson,
British chief of staff, said:
eIn honor bound, free Russia's
armies will not fail to do their duty
Two years ago-The Russians con-
tinuing their advance against the
Austrians, occupied three villages in
the Carpathians.
The Germans heavily bombarded
the Verdun defenses.
The Austrians and Italians fought