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Nicholas was moving the bulk OF his
army of 100000 into the southern part
of Poland with the design OF invading
Silesia and southern Posen and smash
ing the remainder of the beaten Austrian
army against the Carpathians. Luden-
dorff. relying on the devastation he had
created in Poland to hold up the Rus
sian preparations, Ia left only a thin
screen of troops opposite this horde, and
had rushed 5000 of his best fighting men
TO the northwest corner of Poland for
surprise descent on Nicholas northern
flank. Thither also he guided the 2250O0
reinforcements that had been grudgingly
spared from the west to meet the immi-
nent peril from the bear of the north.
If this flanking attach should be disas-
trous, if the Austrians should again be
smashed in the south while the Germans
were fully occupied in the north, moth
ing Germany had available could have
stopped the invasion of the supremely
important coal fields and Industrial re-
gions of Silesia and Posen.
Iudendorff's plan was. Y swift
marches, to cot in behind the army con-
centrated in southern Poland and press
it up against the broad Vistula. Had he
succeeded his bag OF prisoners would
have been enormous, and his bag of guns
of which the Russians were beginning
to feel the shortage because of their
losses in east Prussia-would have been
even more decisive.
At first he succeeded, MaclSensen- who
had charge OF the striking forces,
marched suddenly into Poland along four
routes The Russian right wing was
taken by surprise. 1t fought calamity,
but could not stop the drive of the Ger
man veterans. who for many years had
been trained for hard marches Within
eleven days of the start, on November
20 tho spearhead of infantry and artil-
lery was to the east OF LODI more than
100 miles from the starting point, and the
cavalry was golloping 40 miles further
on, we'll into the rear of the Grand
Dukes main forces. In n country so
i'll fitted with railroads and roads and
in the face of a numerous enemy, it was
a marvellous speed for an army.
Hero, however, the Grand Duke
showed himself the great strategist,
which Ludendorff admits he was.
Grasping the plan of his foe, he quick
| ly laid trap. The remainder of his
right wing was draw back on Warsaw,
and concentrated reinforced. From his
army to the south he brought up fresh
forces to the west of Lodz. Renntn-
| kampf too had been brought from East
| Prussia, with his splendid divisions
of Cossacks, was ordered to cross the
Vistula north of Warsaw in the neigh
borhood OF Nowoge jiewsk, roll ur
the German left flank, and prevent Ger
man relief forces from coming to the
rescue November 20, with Rennen-
kampf supposed to be carrying out his
part of the SCENE, the Grand Duke
sent his forces in to close the trap
From west OF LODI and from west OF
Warsaw they carried out their orders
! MacSensen's center was surrounded
/ his wings isolated.
Let Ludendorff give his testimony on
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Rennenkampfs Treachery
Prevented Wars End in 1914
Again Failed Grand Duke Nicholas and Russias Oppor
tunity to Crush Ludendorff's Army Was Lost.
Russian Menace Germany Ended

the great dramas of the the attempt of
Ludendor Russians in the bend of the Vesula
in November 1914 the disaster he narrowly escaped
That he escaped due the Russian arch traitor Gen
Remembrance After the defeats in East Prussia
betrayed the Russians this former ashng
still command of due to the influence
of the German Czarina.
first the Russians taken by surprise They had
preparing the southern of the bend of the Wis
tua great blow against Slesa Taking advantage of the
network of strategic railroads. Ludendorff had sud-
north of the bend for
flank attack that would be supported by 225,00O more
troops coming from the
At first all WELL Part of his broke through the
lines pushed Lodz and rushing to the
of the Russian Nicholas proved his high
abilities Concentrating both sides of the he
closed behind the German advance forces and threw their
whole line into confusion For days he held them, wait
for Rennenkampf his Cosacks the Vula
and complete the German defeat Rennenkampf delayed
was lost.
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Mrs. Niles Started Her Pullets Laying
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Don Sung Chinese for egg-laying) works
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Try Don Sung for 80 days and if it doesn z
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the critical position Of that army. 4
cannot describe what then felt" he
says What was at stake? Not only
the triumph of the enemy and the cap
ture of so many brave men. but nothing
less than a lost campaign. After this
the army would have had to be With
drawn. What would then have been
the position at the end Of 1917
Still having faith in RennenlSampf,
despite mis- great treacheries, the Rus
SLAMS threw themselves desperately
into the fray, trying to hold their adj
vantage. Accounts at the time showed
| that bodies were piled five deep at
places where the Germans were fight
| ing to break the ring.
Rennenkampf held back his Cos
sacks for thirty-six vital hours dwad-
ling in his crossing of the Vistula in
most sinister contrast to the dashing
tactics that had won him fame in the
I war against Japan. 1T was good
thing" says Ludendorff. that his OPP
GRAFTON was afferted somewhat slow ~
Good thing, indeed. The Russians,
! fighting not only the entrapped enemy,
but the achievements that Malkensen
was able to swing in from the rear
and his wings while Rennenkampf
dawdied could not stop the paws of the
trap closed fhe heleaguered Germans
cut their way out surrounding 10000
men who had tried TO the last 10 hOAu
/ them.
Remembrance was summarily remov~
/ ed from command next day. But this
man of German blood, kinsman of fav-
orites of the Kaiser and star agent OF
! the German Czarina, had done his work
| The Grand Duke had sacrificed many
! lives in the bid for complete victory.
He must take time to reorganlze his
army before he could again look for
ward to invasion of Germany. Ths
war, which might have been ended
within months had a Russian army re-
lieved the pressure in the west. must
now go on into the years.
| Rennenkampf lived to be protected
by the Czarina, SO long as she held
| SWAY. to be imprisoned by the Kerenskt
! government, to be released by the Ger
man agents among the Bolsheviki, and
finally to be killed by loyal Russians
in the retreat he sought
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The operation on the flank could only
attain a military decision if carried out
as surprise, that is, with speed, great
concentration of force and in conjunc-
ton with a strong frontal attack. We
dared not delay the beginning of oper-
ations in the east, even if we had seen
our way absolutely clear as regards re-
Inducements on the 10th Of November.
The troops which came from the
western front had suffered so heavily
in the fighting there that they were
really no more fit for battle than the
eastern troops. The complete contrast
between the conditions in the Polish
theatre of war and those in the west
must, necessarily, affect them adverse
ly at first.
On the question whether, in view of
the reinforcements sent to us from the
west, something else could or should
have been done, / cannot express an
opinion, without knowledge of other
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If we had to do it over again we'd buy twice as
many as we did, cause it would mean that we'd
have twice as many boosters for our shoe depart
ment. We've goodly supply even as it is, but
don't let that cause you to hesitate for a minute,
for the whole lot will move out in short order when
men see just how much it means to them to invest
a dozen dollars here right now
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By GEN. ERICH v ON LuDENpoRFF

Measures had taken the Polish frontier by the middle
of November 1914 ncudng the transfer of Austrian troops
southern end of the ne had resulted certain stiff
fleming of the 'front.' but still too weak to deliver big
blow.
turn to the west asked myself whether there chance
of obtaining Ypres whether would be bet
all restrict operations the front
defensive and carry the contemplated operations
against Russia with all available forces General Won
rad the Austrian commander had suggested this November
This
the addition
further
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factors. For that reason 1 am unwill-
ing to offer any criticism. l have al
ways held the view, even when I was
a lecturer at the Kriegs that
any criticism not founded actual
knowledge only reflects on the critics.
Shortly after the arrival of Won Rich
thofen's cavalry corps, which turned up
just in time for the advance, Won Hol-
lens cavalry corps and the second and
fourth cavalry divisions appeared. They
were attached to Zastrow's corps (to
the east of the Vistula, where a feint
was to be made against Warsaw from
the north).
Later, but only after the forward
movement had begun, the following
units were assigned to us: The third
r. c., under General Won Beseler, with
the Fifth and Sixth reserve divisions;
the Thirteenth A. c. under General
Won Fabeck, with the Twenty sixth Re-
serve division; the Second A. c., under
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by EUGES e s. YOUNG
War Editor of IN New York World

ing saved Germany in east Prussia by
betraying Samsonoffs army to annihila-
ton, he now appears at the critical time
and place to save the army of Luden-
dorff; to balk all the plans of the Grand
Duke Nicholas; to spare Germany inva-
sion and perhaps defeat in 1914.
Ludendorff passes briefly over one OF
the most drastic and vital events of the
war. While generally brunt and frank
in his admissions, defeat has not been
a welcome subject to him at any time
in his writings and he lightly dismisses
the one that would have cost linden
burg and himself their commands and
careers-as Tirpitz tells-bt for the in
terposition of the Kaiserin.
AS shown yesterday, Ludendorff's
strategy in his second advance into Po-
land was a great gamble. Grand Duke
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09
OCTOBER 9, 1919.

America and American capital are
going to reach out for world trade.
For Siberian and Russian Com
merce. its development and its
carrying on, young men. and vigor-
GUS, will be needed. But they must
be men of tact; of tact that Is
based upon knowledge of how the
peasant thinks; of what his Gus
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09

opment of the country by American
capital; and make US the preferred
among the world competitors, who
already striving to tap this great
commercial treasure house.
With a rejuvenated merchant ma
rine; the moral backing of the
prestige of American arms; the ma
tional awakening, to a world, in
stead of a continental, view point;
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09

toms are. and of course must know
MS language. Men with such quail
hcations will be much sought after.
HOW to get such experience and
knowledge is the poser for young
Americans. Perhaps we can get a
cue from the history of the great
colonizers of history.
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articles and farm implements, into
the country in exchange for raw
materials. then Japan and Ger
many will get control of Russian
trade" according to the president
of the Russian Volunteer fleet"
'"The peasants in Siberia have
vast quantities of raw materials.
such as wool fax, hides. fur peltry,
bristles, and antimony, but they
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09

as such. means nothing to them.
1t is worthless unless they can pro-
cure with it the articles they need.
They have had sad experiences with
paper money; they have been prom
ised many things and been disap-
pointed. now the demand to see the
actual goods, and have reverted to
primitive barter"
American business interests, II
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09

they would take advantage of pres
ent conditions; would go into ST.
IBERIA with numerous agents; and
give square deals in their barter
ings, could lay a firm foundation
of trust and confidence in tho
minds of the people, which would
assure us their continued good will,
and future trade. Thus could be
prepared the way for future devel-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09
Chance For American
Businessmen in Russia

.If American business men do
not 90 into Russia at once, with
long term credits and carry ON, for
the present, at least, trade by bar,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-09

Misses womens navy brown, green bur-
gundy; they plush collars exceptional
values Anniversary price
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
Good Reason for Leaving.

"Have you had any experience in
newspaper work?' said the editor of a
large paper to an agitated little man
who had applied for job.
II should just think so. was editor
Of the Muddlesburv Mail until yester-
day."
"And what made you leave the pa
PERI"
"Well, it was like this: The chief
Of police down our way was supposed
to be a dangerous man with revolver,
and so / tried to keep the right side
of him. 1 wrote a paragraph about
him, and said he was Muddlesburys
greatest asset. The intelligent com
positor, Of course, left out the 'et' in
asset and that is how it got into the
paper"
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
Curious.

You would perhaps not notice this
cowlike face and fur collar unless you
should use a pocket lens, which every
scout should have. Then you will find
the Mohammus, or sawyer beetle, ex-
tremely interesting, says Edward F.
Bigelow, scout naturalist, discussing
this curious insect In Boys Life.
These beautiful brown and gray
beetles are, including the antennae,
about an inch and a quarter long
The antennae or feelers are as long
as the body in the case Of the female,
and twice as long in the male.
Where shall you look for these Gu
rious beetles? Search among the
needle-like leaves Of the pine and fir.
The larvae are found in the sound
wood of these trees. Sometimes the
mature beetles occur in such numbers
as to do real injury to the trees, but
ordinarily they are not very plentiful.
and most scouts are not familiar with
them, even where they are fairly abun
dant
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
NAP0LEON'S MAXIMS OF WAR
Hules Laid Down by Great Soldier
Were Followed Almost Literally
BY General Foch.

Napoleon was a prolific war maxim
maker. His maxims number more
than a hundred. Many of them are as
true today as when they were made,
observes London Answers.
"ln war;" said Napoleon, "there is
never more than one favorable mo
ment. The great art is to seize it and
use 1t WELL"
Foch seized the Favorable moment"
and in a month not only saved the SIT
uation, but turned the tables on the
enemy. He concentrated his troops
and acted with energy" as Napoleon
laid down.
Commonsense - the application OF
wisdom to circumstances-is Foch's
maxim, as it was Napoleon's. Napo-
leon has written: "Plans may be mod
flied ad infinitum according to circum-
stances, the genius of the general. the
character Of the troops, and the fea-
lures Of the country"
Napoleon insisted upon the study of
past campaigns. 1.-THE science OF
strategy" he said, sis to be acquired
by experience and studying the cam
paigns of all great captains"
Foch has been a lifelong student Of
military history. In the spring he was
acting up to Napoleon's dictum-"the
measure which Is not profoundly
meditated in all its details produces
no result" When Foch was ready he
dared at the right moment" For 20
years past Foch has been profoundly
meditating" the details of the strategy
which has given him such signal sue
cess.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
RANK HIGH IN POLITENEss
BeIgians Unable to Forget Courtesies
Though Death In Appalling
Form Was Imminent.

The Belgians are the most polite
people in the world. Yesterday seven
correspondents travelled to Audenarde.
We were informed that we might cross
the Escaut and proceed in the direc-
ton of Client. AS our two motor cars
came over the ridge before entering
the town they were spotted by an
eagle-eyed observer in the German
lines, and as we reached the entrance
of the town and left from. our cars.
preparing to enter on foot. shell
whizzed over our heads and exploded
duly in rain-soaked field so yards
beyond the road. Another followed
about the same distance short. Then
they came so fast that / lost count.
Gas shells they were, and we donned
our masks and made for the cars.
The lieutenant in charge of our
party bowed to the oldest correspond
ent and bade him enter the car. The
latter, being Belgian, in turn bowling
to his neighbor, motioned him into the
Car. He demurred and then followed
some Alphonse and CASTOR moving pic
lures until someone motioned to me to
enter the car. I did. Then they all
piled in. And as we raced down the
road two Thielt shells spitefully splut-
tered along the muddy road.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
PARADISE FOR THE POETS
World Surely Would Be Pleasant
Dwelling Place If All Sweet Sing
ers Were Endowed.

A contemporary suggests that poets
and poetry-be endowed.
Should such a great and holy reform
be established the stream of poesy
will at. last be undammed. The singer
will break his chains. The world may
finally slake it's burning thirst in linn
pid pools of truth. The Tyre will be
heard in every town and hamlet. Men
will read poetry at meals, then imprO-
wise it in their sleep. Newspapers and
magazines will TEEN with it. There
will be swarms Of poets, like mOsqui-
toes, catching inspiration from every
twig and leaf-and fat government
subsidies.
Nor is this all. The poet will become
a sort of public utility, like the fire
department. His job will be to kindle
fire, not extinguish it. He will be
rushed to the scene of action in mu-
nicipal auto, there fittingly to COM
memorate great deeds. A poet will be
available by night or day for all oc-
casions-public as well as private.
But how shall a poet qualify? How
become officially endowed? BY length
OF servitude or quantity and quality of
product? What the remuneration?
Shall we form poets zoo, each with
his own cage and a yard and trough?
All, here we become lost in a maze of
difficulties. Who will administer the
fund? Think how Parnassus might
be corrupted
Yet It's worth the experiment. Gay
ETY. will be all the worlds portion
when the poet, jealous of his monetary
grant, is found training his muse to
jump and bark at pleasure of poll
ticS.-TOledO Blade.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
Great Poets Pretty Idea.

Among other delightful little
glimpses of Longfellow, Mrs. James
t. Fields in her book, Authors and
Friends" gives this bit from a letter
of his:
81 have been kept home this eve
ming by little dancing party. l write
this arrayed in my dress coat with
rose in my buttonhole. a circumstance
think worth mentioning. 1t reminds
me of Button, who used to array him
self in his full dress for writing Nat
ural History Why should we not al
ways do it when we write letters? We
should, no doubt, be more courtly and
polite, and perhaps say handsome
things TO each other. 1t was said
of Villemain that when he spoke to
a lady he seemed to be presenting her
a bouquet Allow me to present you
this postscript in the same polite man
ner, to make good my theory of the
rose in the buttonhole."
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
Amethysts for Mourning.

Amethysts will be much worn IN
this country during the postwar pc
riod as mourning jewelry. Amethysts
and Jet are the most widely used
mourning stones. The vogue of anne
thysts in the mourning was fixed after
the Franco-Prussian war, when the
gems became popular in France and
Germany.
An abundance of good amethysts are
found in the mountain region Of the
western United States. The best anne
thysts come from Cambay. in India,
from Ceylon, Persia and Siberia. There
are also large amethyst mines in
Uruguay. The war, which curtailed
imports of all gems to the United
States. gave American amethysts wild
er market than they ever had before.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
STUPIDITY FOR TWO !
BY INES MACDONALD. !


ght, 1918, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
NEW ENGLAND PLAGUE SPOT
"Merrymount" Resort for the Worlds
Riffraff, Until Wiped Out by
Captain Standish.

An interesting chapter on "The
Tares'' in the New England Canaan
in Roland G. Usher's book, '"The Pill
Grims and Their History" pays spe-
cial attention to Merrymount, which
other writer's on New England have
always noticed at length, and which
gave Hawthorne material for story.
Morton, who founded it, arrived in
Massachusetts only five years after the
Pilgrims had landed, and being a gen.
tleman of choicely cultivated vices,
disliked the atmosphere of the place.
He was sort of junior partner or
helper to one Captain Wollaston, who
had number of indentured servants
with him; Wollaston went to Virginia
and wrote Morton to bring on these
servants to the same place, where they
could be sold at an advantageous fig
ure. But with an eye to the main
chance, Morton proposed that instead
the servants go with him into the
wilderness, and found a settlement
where they could be (under his loose
authority their own masters. They
did so, and this settlement of Merry
mount became sort of gambling-hell
and drunkard's resort for all the riff
raft of the region. Morton, captain of
a crew of desperate white sailors and
settlers, rogues, runaway servants, and
even dissolute Indian women, held
high sway for a time-till Captain
Standish appeared on the scene.
The Winslow mail., 1919-02-14
Gas From Wheat Straw.

One of the scientists of the Univer-
experimenting for some time with the
manufacture of gas from wheat straw,
has been able, by gas bag attach
ment of 300 cubic feet capacity, to run
his motorcar with perfectly satisfac
tory results. 1t is estimated. says the
Saskatchewan Herald, that ton of
straw will generate 1000 to 10000
cubic feet of gas and that 300 cubic
feet of gas is equal to a gallon of
gasoline, so that with this hitherto
waste product on his hands the farmer
will be able to run his car.