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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28
STRENGTH RESERVATIONS

1--WE will accept" says Governor
Cox, "any reservation that helps to
clarity; any reservation that helps
to reassure; any reservation that
helps to strengthen. We will accept
any reservation that helps to give
our associated powers full under
standing in good faith of the limi-
tations of our own constitution, be-
yond which we cannot go. After
the League of Nations has been thus
clarified and strengthened then we
propose having it ratified by the
Upper House of Congress of the
United States, and then peace. will
be guaranteed to the world. We will
no longer be wasting our resources"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28
HOW TO MAKE $25, 900

The munificent sum Of $4,000
awaits Ed Morrow, Teddy Roosevelt,
Chas. F. Ogden, OF any other of the
classifying Republican orators who
can make good their assertion that
the League of Nations deprives the
United States of any of its sover-
eighty. This sum ha sheen offered
for such proof by the organization
of pro-league Independents and Re-
publicans, of which Prof. Irving
Fisher is president. Will Hays and
George White, the National Commit
teemen, will be permitted to select
the jury of twelve, and if any of our
glib Timbuctoo orators can convince
them they are telling the truth, they
will be given the $4,000.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28
CONSIDER THE TWO
PLATFORMS AND THEN VOTE

1t is easy for one accustomed to
good analysis or good judgment to
give the true meaning on the two
sections Of the contending plat
forms. We submit one construction :
Article X-The members Of the
League undertake 10 respect and
preserve as against external agrees
sion the territorial integrity and ex-
listing political independence Of all
members of the League. In case of
any such aggression or in case Of
any threat or danger Of such ag-
erosion the Council shall ADVISE
upon the means by which this obli-
CATION shall be fulfilled.
The deadly parallel is invoked
above. Article x Of the Covenant Of
the League Of Nations says, when
war impends, the Council shall AD-
WISE upon the MEANS by which it
may be prevented.
What does the Republican plat
form say on the subject Of Prevent
ing warf Does it say the nations as
ISOLATED together shall ADVISE
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

He wiegIes in and he wobbles out,
IT'S hard TO learn what he's about,
But his potent fact we know quite
well,
That November End will sound his
death knell.
Folks have no time for q spineless
man,
And they'll sit Harding down as
hard as they can;
Now the women all admire a firm,
strong man,
And viii do everything for him that
they can;
Uncle Sam has said they may have
their say
And they'll all be at the polls on
Election Day;
And you can safely wager your best
silk sox
That the best Of them win all vote
for Cox.
Contributed by Mrs. J. d. Wash
burn) xs
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

The worst sample Of Republican
tactics so far is the recent attack
by Republican leaders in the East
on the League Of Nations Because it
took cognizance Of "traffic in
women and children and traffic in
opium and other dangerous drugs"
1t would seem that the most evfl
imagination could not distort into
legitimatizing such evils the action
of the League of Nations, in order
to obtain jurisdiction Of such evils,
expressly taking them out OF the
class of agreements which would be
interpreted as domestic matters and
classifying them as international
matters over which the League
would have jurisdiction. It develops
that this clause in the League Gov
enant was successfully urged upon
the peace conference by those social
organizations which are fighting the
white slave traffic and the drug evil.
Yet, il must be admitted that this
misinterpretation Of the League,
while more outrageous, is just about
as logical as many others the Re-
publicans have put out.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28
what shall be done?
1t does not.
What does It sayf

WnaC docs II SdyI
1t says: The Nations - may ex-
ercise their . POWER for the
prevention Of war.
What does POWER meant
POWER neans the American
Army, the American Navy, American
boys, if you please, called upon to
prevent war.
Republican Platform = The Re-
publican party stands for agreement
among the nations to preserve the
peace of the world. We believe that
such an international association
must be based on international JUS
tiee and must provide methods which
shall maintain The rule Of public
right by the development of law and
the decision of imperial courts; and
which shall secure instand and gen.
eral international conference when
ever peace shall be threatened by
political action, so hiatt the nations
pledged to do and insist on what is
just and fair may exercise their in
fluence and POWER for the preven-
ton Of war.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

II a man can look as far ahead as
the canning season he doesn't care
much what happens to the tender
peach buds
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

10ur endless flow Of sympathy
isn't headed in the direction Of the
party who married for money, but
failed to get it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

What has become of the old-fash-
Toned marSwho used to help his wife
wash the dishes7
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

No one can really enjoy a meal
where there are so many forks he
doesn't know which one to use first.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

A smart man doesn't devote all of
bis time to telling about it in order
to establish the fact.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

It's too bad, but when poor girls
suddenly appear in loud finery they
at once become suspects.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

1t is a great day when you do as
well as you thought you would in the
Morning.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

If you are industrious you I'd the
world Of loafer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

It's a wise buffer who knows
when not to.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

More people talk themselves out
Of favor than in.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

1t takes strength to admit a weak
ness.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-10-28

morning.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Leonville Notes

Messrs. Lee Mallet, Raoul Meche,
Nathan Robin, John Dore, Gonelas
Dore, Willie Mistrot and Frank Quebe-
deaux attended the ball game thurs
day in Opelousas.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Holcomb and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Coles took in the
centennial of Humble Cottage Lodge
Thursday and report a grand time.
Mr.. John Gilbeau Of Port Arthur,
Texas and Miss Lucille Breaux of
Arnaudville took in the dnace at the
w. o. w. hall Saturday night.
Miss Madeline Arnaud Of Raceland
was visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Luie Arnaud Of this place sew.
eral days last week.
Mrs. Henry Uncal of Port Allen and
Miss Lula Coles Of Breaux Bridge were
guests at the home of their uncle, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Coles Saturday and
Sunday.
COAO0 WAO WcAO OA TIC AAO0A0'
lana Farm Boys trip to the Middle
West arrived home last Wednesday,
having stopped of to visit his aunt
Mrs. L. P. Burcham of Port Allen he
says he had the time of his life and
speaks especially well of the fine cat
tie seen in Wisconsin.
Mr. Arthur Sicily was a business
visitor to the Crescent City last
week.
Mr.. Gilt Richard of Port Arthur
Texas visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Telisma Richard.
The 8. P. r. r. are painting their
buildings here it viii make quite an
improvement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Sicily of Ope
lousas were visiting relatives here
Sunday.
Mr.. Hugo Dore of VILE Platte spent
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
LAWTELL NOTES

Mr.. T. P. Bertrnd and Mr.. C. H.
Dardeau were in Prairie Ronde on
business Tuesday.
Mr.. A. e. Lafleur was in Palmetto
last Thursday and Friday while there
he visited his rice plantation.
Misses Eula and Ester Bertrand at.
tended the big dance here Tuesday.
Mrs. Adam Goetz and daughter, Miss
Bessie Ardoin, Mrs. Rene Castillo and
on Irwin of Opelouas with Mrs. J. B.
Andrus of Mamou visited Mrs. C. M
Bertrand here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Bertrand and
daughter Leorinel visited relatives in
Prairie Ronde Sunday.
Miss Addie Prud'homme visited
friends in Prairie Ronde Sunday.
Miss Daisy Lafleur and Mr.. Flynn
Lafleur visited friends and relatives
in Prairie Ronde Sunday.
Miss Helen sandoz of opelousas at
tended the dance here Tuesday.
Mr.. Albert Pitre of Prairie Ronde
was here on business Tuesday.
Mr.. Irwin Bertrand was in Prairie
Ronde Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy LafIeur and
their two children spent the day with
relatives in Prairie Ronde suday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. en-. Andrepont and
daughter, Pauline and Mrs. A. e. La
fleur and daughter, Daisy autoed tc
Prairie Ronde Sunday evening and
were the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A
Andrepont.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

Young johnson Drowned in Port Barre
A sad accident occurred in our lit.
tie town on Thursday last, Mr.. John
son, the young barber, who has been
with us only short time went out
swimming with Arthur Nicholson a
friend Of his, while in the water he
become unable to swim called for
assistance but his friend could not
swim well enough to save the life OF
johnson. Mr.. Collins Cormier volun.
teered and made brave attempt, but
Johnson utterly exhausted secured a
death grip on each Of them and it
was only by the utmost exertions
that they saved their own lives I'M
less they let loose the barber. Mich
elson broke the death hold and saved
his own life.
Mr.. Johnson drowned after he had
been in the bayou not longer than
Is minutes.
His body was recovered and DIR. Jos.
Raphial did all in his power to save
him by aartificial respiration, but 20
no avail.
His remains we're taken to Opelou.
sas Thursday night.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

am easy opelousas. Fer one thing, de
mayor has done got his shovel and
filled mos of de holes in de streets,
An den he's put some bran' new
signs on de streets to remind de peo-
pie to move der cars befo' de engine
gifts cold an won't start. 1t also
makes one Teller move on so dat
some other teller can stop. Dis is
kinder unhandy fer de loafers, but
I'm fer de signs an our mayor too.
Oar am lots of new houses bein'
built. Some Of dem am sho nice ones,
jes' like real city houses. Lots of
old shack air torn down, which sho
helps er heap. l hopes de good work
keeps up.
Yours eternally,
RAsTECUs.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Port Barre Notes
Yours externally
RAsTECUs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob" Kelso, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. o. Goff
Little Miss Margerie Golf is visit
ing her father in New Orleans.
We are. glad to report that uncle
''Nick" Lahaye has begun work on
the road from the Frisco bridge. The
road is to be grayelled and we believe
uncle mick" will do a swell job on
it.
Mr.. Lou Meyette is spending short
while in New Orleans.
Mrs. Richard visited her sister, Mrs.
Leon Leblanc last weekend.
Mr.. Chas. F. Shoemaker attended
the Masonic centenniel in Opeloousas
on Thursday.
Among those who attended the ball
game in Opelousas Thursday were:
Messrs. Chas. Micen Red" Carriere
Earnest Holloway, ollie Thompson
and Chas. Shoemaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burleigh spent
Sunday in the country with Mrs. ].
B. Dejean, Mrs. Burleigh's mother.
Some of our folks were disappointed
after going to the picture Saturday
night, to find that there we're no
lights hence no show. Some Of the
disappointed ones were, Mr.. and Mrs.
Golf, and daughter Florence, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bob Kelso and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Shoemaker.
Mr.. Eugene Bingham, time keeper
for Port Barre Tie and Lumber Co.,
spent Saturday and also Monday in
opeleusas.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Rasteeus, The Town Critic

sar-ee, Use jes' back from my yaca-
Hello, folkes, how-do-you-do? yas'
shun an Use sho glad to git back to
dear old opelousas. Dis am de fus
vacashun Pse had since spent dat
day er fishin in de Tom big bee river
durin' de uncivil war. Yas-sar, Use
had er good time; dat is, mos Of de
time. You see, was homesick to
XIII fur part Of de time, and dat warnt
no good time a-tall, no.
Well sar, Use been down to de city.
don't like New Orleans nigh so
much, dare is so much to see
dat you jes' can't see 1t
all. An you jes' naturally feels bad
when you know dat dar's lot mo- to
Be seed dan yer eyes can hold, an
have to go away an leave it unseen
when its er waitin' dar to be seed
You can see all dat am worth SEEM
IN Opelousa in about seventeen min
utes. l could er seed mo if de cars
had been runnin'. De car men done
went an struck an every street car
was stuck. Strikes might be alright
fer folks dat don't want to go no
whars an don't want to do muffin,
but it's mighty unhandy fer dem dat
does. / spose its alright for dem I'M
ionized fellers to quit workin' If it
suits EN- bes' but it amt right fer dem
to say dat no body else can have de
Job who does want to work. A man
might not have to work in dis free
country If he don't want to, but de
country's jes' as free fer de teller dat
does want to work. 'Cordin' to my
think, one crowd er fellers amt got
no right to mopolize all de say SO by
sayin' II won't work and you can't. :"
Most Of us colored folks believe in de
"open shop" Open shops dot have to
be opened. Day am much mo- easy
to enter wild out maxim a noise.
Yas-sar, Use sho glad to git back.
Dis Is home to me, yes. You see, when
you 90 on one Of dem vacashunses, it
feels mighty good like to git home SO
you can 'cuperate from de effects. !
amt been round much yit, but l sees
some wonderful changes in old show
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Miss Edna Richard is the guest

Miss Edna Richard is the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. B. L. Durand.
Miss Irene Devillier has returned
from her visit in Exon.
Mr.. Alfred Cormier, spent a few
days with his mother. He now works
in Port Arthur, Texas.
The Botany Bay Lbr. O., Of Hazel
wood has closed down for few days,
during which time the owners expect
to make extensive repairs before the
winter season sets in.
Mr.. ]. Folse returned to his home
for a few days.
Mr.. P. Arceneaux and young brother
were in opelousas on business Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. e. Shoemaker
and Mr.. Chas. F. Shoemaker spent a
few hour on business "Wednesday
morning :.
| Mr.. George Champage and small
daughter visited. Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Resweber the last of the week.
Miss Esther Mouille has returned
home afr visiting in Port Arthur,
/ Texas.
Mr.. Cleveland Cormier is now hold
! Ing down job in Port Arthur, Tex.
Mrs. Edmond Drummer shopped in
Opelousas Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Bihm have de-
cided to take charge of the hotel at
the La. Manufacturing and Cooperage
Plant o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Kelso have re-
turned to their home in Plaquem1ne
after week-end's visit here.
Misses Mabel and Irene Devilliers
motord to Opelousas Wednesday
morning.
Miss Leon Leblanc had as her guest
Mrs. Sylvestre of Opelousas this
week.
Mr.. Clement Benoit motored to Port
Barre from Arnaudville on business
Friday.
Mr.. A. w. Kelso spent few hours
with us on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Broussard are
guests OF Mr.. e. Dupre.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Bryant are the proud
parents of a new baby girl.
Mr.. Johnnie Camille is spending a
few days at home. He attended
school at s. L. L l. in Lafayette.
| Mr.. Walter J. Champagne attend to
business in Opelousas Monday.
| Among the teachers this year here
we find these listed, Miss George
! Lehman, Miss Jaunita Holland, Miss
Edwina Raynam, Miss Mae Banta and
Miss Eunice Dezauche.
Mr.. A. H. Megnit just returned
from spending few weeks with his
mother and father, Of Franklin, La,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Megnet, Sr.
Mr.. Cleveland Carriere is on board
oiler plying between Port Arthur, Tex
as and England
News from Mr.. Gordon A. Megnet
saying he left Japan from Hawaii in
the U. 8. Navy, was received by his
mother, Mrs. A. H. Megnet.
Miss Oracle Zerangue spent few
days visiting in opelousas.
Mr.. Koch Dejean and Chas. Shoe
maker, ST., spent an enjoyable fishing
trip down Bayou Courtableau on
Wednesday.
DR.. ]. P. Saizan made business trip
here Tuesday.
Mr.. J. Whitry Of Louisiana
Manufacture Cooperage Co, is spend
ing a few days vacation with his home
folks.
Mr.. Chas. o. Deiean motored to
opelousas last weekend.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
FALL WILL SOON BE HERE.

spend? All
and qualities; and there material saving
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Sunday here with relatives.

Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs. Alfred Pavy of opelousas is
spending few days with her son,
DIR. F. o. Payy.
The following took in the picture
show in opelousas Sunday night
Messrs. Annaclet Castillo, AdoIphe
Dore and Misses Dorathy Castillo and
Corita Quebedeaux.
Mr.. P. W. Mcbride and Miss Lucy
Armand motored to Opelousas Thurs
day.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

Mr.. T. C. Devillier spent day in
Opelousas this week.
Mr.. Joe Micen has returned to his
twork in Port Arthur, Texas, after
spending a while at home.
These last few days of good wealth
er and sunshine are welcomed by the
many rice farmers who are shock.
ing their rice preparatory to gather
ing it.
Mrs. Bernard returned to her home
after a visit in Lawtell.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

Boys and girls and mothers too; school opens Sept
are you ready we are.
Our sort of schoI clothes puts boy his metal and
his rnanIiness stands right out. They're just right
Don't think of buying cheap or inferior clothes Tor
school boy. 1t won't pay it never pays
Our school suits cannot be made better priced low
err and our price and qualities agree
Our sort Of school suits made from the most our
IL ctevot. Cassimeres and Worsteds. Sewed with
siIk-nings strong-buttons with strong linen thread
Every point where strain is reinforced Nothing
omitted that would add the appearance or durability
of the suit And yet such moderate prices as
$500, $1,000 $1,000, $500 and $780,
Sister is included in thSGngham dresses for school
in variety of coIcrs; ylishly made, all sizes; hardly
pays to sit down and being very moderately priced
Ro tbe bovs and girls here for school Clothes Hats
Caps Shoes Underwear and Toggery-you'n please the
kids and save money by doing it.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
SWIM Rrnedera Year.Rook

The Louisiana swine breeders as
sociation Of which J. B. Francioni, Of
the extension division, L. 8. u, Is
secretary. has Just issued its 1890 year
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Iii not Easy to write our LADIES SUITS at $4,000

Iii not Easy to write our LADIES SUITS at $4,000
thew have degree of perfection in workmanship and
styling that just won't be transferred to print
They are suits that at inspire confidence
Their styling is the work Of master designer with an in
innate knowledge of New Yorks requirements-their
needework is done by experts who have followed the
trade for years. Because of their uncommon lines and
easy of drapng, they mistaken for much cost
lier creations. 81 4.sI:5 xs!SgaN
LADIES SILK BLOUSEs AT REDUCED PRICES
No two alike in scramble of cOIOrs to suit the most fas
tdous from soft white to the fascinating new shades OF
red green etc. we know YOU will find suit you and
1-3 off the regular price
We showing very interesting selection OF ladies'
dresses beautifully tailored and stylish be made
by New YorIIs famous modistes. Reasonably priced
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

We know that our readers are es-
pecially glad to see the return Of
.RAsTECUs" from the large number
OF inquiries we have had concerning
his whereabouts. Every one OF US
seemed to have liked the "homely
philosophy OF genial Rastecus.'
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
THE RESURRECTION OF
RASTECUS, THE TOWN CRITIC

Rsecus Back from With Wider knowledge of The
Ways in Live.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

Francioni and M. NJ. Lacroix Of the
university.
Opies Of this publication may be OBJ
tanned free by writing to Mr.. FranciO-
nj, University Station. Baton Rouge.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
MEN AND YOUNG MEN SUITS

To get you into one of suits would put you along
side Of your neghbor who has paid more for his and be
Just as well dressed.
Our suits are nicely tailored and strong sewed
throughout and styled by experts In double and single
breasted beIted models and wast-lne in all the
leading colors and materials giving you beautiful as
.oment from which to make your seection at
able prices being much less than you figured paying
Il will surely pay you look line over, before
buv If you are not quite ready for your suit then pair
of extra pants would tide you In brown green and
other coiors, marked very low for the quality.
To this AD This coupon on or be-
fore September 4th is WORTH YOU which
piled on purchase Of article articles
Z you
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

book containing much information Of
value to swine growers.
Among these contributing articles
in this publication are DR.. w. H. Dial.
rymple. professor E. l. Jordan, ]. B.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-13
SPANISH BOATS COLLIDE;
 ONE FORGED TO BEACH

NEW YORK, Nov. 13-The Span ish steamers Mont Serrat and San Carlos collided in the harbor at an early hour this morning and the San Carlos is now high and dry on the beach in consequence, having been forced to make run for the shore after the collision to prevent sinking The Mont Serrat proceeded undamaged.
 One of the passengers on the San Carlos became panic-stricken when the boats crashed and jumped overheard, receiving injuries which will keep him in the hospital for several weeks. He was the only one hurt.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-13
BAZAAR IS PLANNED FOR
 GRACE CHURCH BENEFIT

The Ladies Aid society has com pleted plans for the holding of d bazaar, entertainment and dance on December 4, for the benefit of Grace church, the ladies of the society having taken upon themselves the responsibility of raising certain amount for the church budget.
 The bazaar will include a ''good eats" booth and another for the sale of home made candies. The pro- gram is now in course of prepara- tion and will be announced just as soon as the numbers are finally de- cided upon.
 The bazaar will be held at Union hall.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-13
Strike Is Called Of

CORK, Nov. 13-The hunger strike of the nine Irish prisoners in the Cork jail was called off yes- terday-on the ninety-fourth day of fasting. The prisoners are in a de- pIorably low state and it is regard ed as extremely doubtful if all of them will recover notwithstanding their willingness now to take nour- ishment.
 Arthur Griffiths, founder of the Sim Fein, commenting on the un- expected termination of the hunger strike, said: "my countrymen in the Cork prison have proved their de- votion and fidelity. They were pre- pared to die for Ireland and now they will prepare again to live for her."
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-13
RUSSIAN FORCES WRANCEL ATTACK:
 POSITION CRAVE

PARIS, Nov. l3-The Russian soviet forces, which are engaged in offensive operations against General Wrangel. have won control of the Isthmus of Perecop, leading to the Crimean peninsula, and the position of the Wrangel forces is said to be extremely critical, according to re- ports received by the French foreign office today.
 The Allied fleets are preparing to aid the evacuation of certain dis tricts threatened by the Russians in Crimea.
 The reports state that the Bolshe- vic troops have advanced beyond Perecop and thur far have captured more than twelve million cartridges, eighteen cannon, one tank, three armored trains, ten thousand shells and large quantity of transporta- tion material. ..-. ...-. ~.