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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1918-7-25, Page 7GREAT CQUN'f�R40F�'ENS[V� n �Y �RENCI� AND_AE���AI� T�OQP Advance to Gates of Soissons, Captriat ; Thousands of Prisoners and Scores of Cannon, -One of the Most Brilliant Pieces of Work in the War. A despatch from London eays - With wonderful vitality and with spirits rstill high, notwithstanding the big battle of the last two days, Franco -American troops dashed for- ward art dawn on Thursday ;along the western side of the salient formed by the German advance in, May, and drove back the enemy pell-mell every- where or made thein prisoners The depth of the advance certainly is several miles on the average, Many thousand prisoners were taken, 20 vil- lages occupied and several score guns captured. The allied commander-in-chief had permitted " the enemy to exhaust •a large portion of his forces in striking the blows on both sides of Rheims which were intended to be heavy en- ough to weaken the French army. The, blow was successfully parried, and be- fore the .Germans recovered sufficient- ly to. Fill the great gap in: their ranks and make another effort, the allies bounded back and staggered them with 1 a lightning -like diversion frons the Marne to the Aisne; Thousands of prisoners,' ecores oft cannon, hundreds of machine guns and much ()thee material fell into the hands of 'the allied troops. Besides gaining possession of the heights dom- inating Soissons from the south a cou- ple dozen villages were reconquered by the allies, who. on Thursday were engaged in severe fighting which 'dis- concerted the enemy along"'the whole line from Chateau. Thierry to Soissotrs. The 'French counter-attack is re- garded here as one of the -most bril- liant ril liana pieces of work in the war, and it is believed thatthe results will prove extremely valuable, as the French' have obtained most important strate- gic positions. EXPECT A STRONG ENEMY TAKEN NTER . London Critics Think That Ger- mans Are Not Yet Beaten Nor Ready to Give Up. . .A despatch from London says: - There is a strong note of relief and of gratitude in the newspaper comment on Friday morning on Gen. Foch's successful counter -stroke between goissons and Chateau Thierry, which Is hailed as the most cheering news for a 12 -month -news which it is ad- mitted seemed at first too good to be true. Hearty tributes are paid to Gen. Foch's ine strategy and leadership, while in several of the newspapers emphasis is laid on the view that his success has been due to the'reorga.ni zation which placed the allied com- mand under one head. The courage and dash of the Franco - American troops also are warmly praised. The rejoicings over Thursday's events, however, are tempered by the belief expressed by the newspapers that the Germans have not yet been beaten, and that they by no means have exhausted their forces. The opinion is put forward that the Ger mans thus far have engaged only 30 of their total strategic reserves of be- tween. 70 and 30 divisions. What will happen when these are brought into action is awaited with keen interest by the military writers. It is clear from the despatches from the front that there is no illusion of a victory already achieved, and that a tierce German effort is expected to follow as a counter to General Foeh's initial success. Seemingly nobody on the front or in well informed quar- ters here expects the German high command to abandon the game until the last card is played. VAST SHIPY:a: ,# DS BY SURPRISE Officers Captured While Asleep. and Men Engaged in Rice Harvesting. A despatch from the French front in France says: -The French -American attack along the broad front north of From The Middle West BETWEEN ONTARIO AND 1381. TISI'I CQLUMBIi. Items' From Provinces Where Many Ontario Boys and Oirls Are Living. Lieut .1, E. Robertson, Calgary, was recently reported wounded, John Lavin, Norwood Hotel, Win- nipeg, was fined $200 on a liquor charge Hon, W. E Knowles has been eleet- ed Provincial Secretary of Saskatche- wan. Moose Jaw has collected $37,650, which is approximately 88 per cent. oi' herbusiness levy. Four thousand three hundred and ninety-six Alberta inen were drafted during the month of May. W, A. Shepard has been elected I business manager ,of the Army and navy Veterans in Winnipeg. $ergt. W. A, ,Still, of Winnipeg, af- ter three years overseas, had a leave of only sixty hours in Winnipeg be- fore returning to France. The United Farmers of .Alberta, to increase their membership, held about eighty ,•meetings throughout the pro. vince in one week Mary E. Bowles won a claim of $12,- 000 12;000 damages against the city of Win - 3 nipeg°yin connection with the death of her 'husband in a police wagon col- lison in 1915. i Manitoba sheep breeders are send- ing their wool crop at the rate o1' about 5,000 pounds a day. Over. 40,000 Moose Jaw, :Saskatchewan, has found that women make good street car pounds has already been sent in to conducteors. Here is one of the condtictorettes snapped on duty. the Marne was an absolute surprise. Many German officers were captured A� PSa��Es. while asleep and numbers of the men 'were taken while harvesting rice. The EXCHANGE ACT greatest stupefaction was created among aced among all the enemy troops holding the lines at the suddenness of the at- tack. Some of the prisoners declare they had been told that it was impos- sible for the allies to carry out any operation in the way of an offensive for some time. Many tanks partici- pated in ;the attack, having been able to take up their positions- during the terrific storm which prevailed. The American troops, co-operating with their French comrades in the assault - did brilliant work. Around Courchamp, north-west of Chateau Thoirry, the German resist- ance was more obstinate than on any other part of the Paris line. ZACS DELIVER AN Made Easy Captufe of Trench- es and 33 Prisoners. A despatch from the British Armies in the Field says: -Further advances have been made by the Australian forces east of Amiens. On Wednes- day night they quietly annexed a strip of German defences a third of a mile deep on a front of more than a mile south-east of Villers-Brettonmeaux, sou o e omnie. Two eld guns , were captured by them, in addition to 33 prisoners, one of wham was an of - , COST OF LIVING CONTINUES UPWARD TENDENCY "' A despatch from Ottawa says: -A continuous of the upward tendency in the cost of living is shown in the La- bor Department's report on food Covers Civilians Interned, Well prices for the month of June. The as Military Captives. average cost of a family budget of A despatch from The Hague says:- staple foods in some sixty cities at, the The text of the exchange of prisoners middle of June was $12.77, as cam - agreement between the British and pared with 312.66 for May, $11,89 for JGerman delegations, which was signed Inne,retail 1917, and the advance fareune, 1 s, on July 14, contains provisions for" In 1, prices gin meats, the exchange of officers, non -commis -1 coal, wood, coal oil and eggs centime - the ed but there were declines in butter S roped officers and men -British and ' ' German prisoners of war -and those interned ie Holland, as well as civi- lians interned in Holland and Switzer- land. The latter will leave the coun- try where they are interned. The new arrangement provides that non-commissioned officers will be ex- changed direct, instead of being in- terned. German and British prison- ers of war and civilians interned in Holland will leave that country, while their places will be taken by officers who have been prisoners for more than eighteen months, and other pris- oners in poor health. The number of persons to be intern- ed, in accordance with the agreement of 1917, amounte to 7,500 sick or wounded British officers and about 2,500 German officers. "Miss -Rule" in Russia. That hor- rible female, "Ann R. Kay," still reigns 'supreme. Many excellent judges believe that Russia would be better governed under that stern, no- nonsense -about -him fellow, known as "Dick Tater." milk and potatoes- { In wholesale prices the departmental 1 index number was up to 280.6, as com- a pared with 275.8 in May. The chief increases :for the month were in fruits and vegetables, and in fuel, the last 1 dine to a rise of freight rates, it is noted. FRENCH REGAIN. TERRITORY ON THE BANKS OF THE MARNE A despatch from London says:- News from the other sections of the Ifront was good on Thursday. The Germans have nowhere made any pro- gress, and several of their attacks have been broken up with heavy losses West of Rheims the French have re= gained an important bit of territory on the bank of the Marne River. This gives them an observation point down the Marne Valley, and enabled their artillery to enfilade a long stretch of the German lines. { e-- "Vision is the art of seeing things invisible." -Jonathan swift. Wise wives will not waste. ter, OPPOSITE QUEBECThe guns apparently had been - abandoned by the enemy when they -�- were left exposed near the front line b the as us •ra. ran aac c 1 t A t 1' attack and the Big Concern Begins Work on New Plant at Point Levis. A despatch from Quebec says:- With a capital of five million dollars, new shipbuilding concern has been formed, and will operate one of the. largest shipyards in America on the shores, of the St. Lawrence, opposite Quebec city. The new concern will take in a number of actually existing f4irms, among which are some Ontario Companies.' The new syndicate will comprise the Federal Shipbuilding Co. of Sarnia, the Dominion Shipbuilding Co.' of Coiling -wood, and Dussault & Hutchison of Levis and a number of old country French capitalists. The Arm will build steel vessels for the French Government, and'the building of the docks and yards hasbeen start ed. The Federal and Dominion Ship - Wilding Companies will cease building Tarps in Ontario. Production and self-denial are the gone that will get the Huns. , y , Germans were unable to remove them. This has been the only movementon the British front in the last 24 hours. 50 PER CENT. CARRIED IN BRITISH SHIPS A despatch from London says: -Of the 637,929 American troops brought to Europe in the months of April, May and June, 350,956 were carried in British ships, according to a statement made in the House of Commons by. Sir Leo Money, ,parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Shipping. He add- ed: "Arrangements are being made , whereby we hope to carry larger num- bers in the future," NEW YORK BELL RINGS VICTORY A despatch from New York says:- The ays:-The bell intheCity Hall tower was The Prince of Wales on the Italian Front. ordered rung by Mayor Hylan for His Royal Highness won high praise by his easy democratic manners • the Manitoba Co-operative Wool Clearing depot. James Taylor, chief engineer' at the bddreilows' temple, Winnipeg, after three years of work, has perfected an electrical , device by which houses may be heated as cheap or cheaper, than with hot water or steam, During the fiscal year of 1917-1918, there has been more than fifty per cent. increase in the immigration from the U.S. coming through at. Coutts, the principal port of entry in Alberta, over the previous fiscal year. Recent rains have greatly helped the Saskatchewan crops. Swimming places are likely to •be provided in Moose Jaw in the near future. Hay buyers at Meath Park, Sask., were recently offering $8 to $12 in the stack. A big programme is being lined up for the fall fair and "stampede in Lethbridge. Poison placed for wolves at Padd- ling Lake, Sask., has killed more dogs than wolves. Lake Isle, Alberta, farmers are complaining of poor roads and' broken and'.rotten bridges, Practically $400,000 was received for the Red Cross in Saskatchewan in the recent big drive. Cattle ranchers around Lethbridge report that the animals are in ex- ceedingly good condition. Slaughter of caribou by timber wolves is said to have been heavy in the 'northwest provinces last winter. Winnipeg is asking its citizens for $1,000,000 for the water project. The city will pay- 6% per cent. for the money. Grade teachers of the Lethbridge Public schools' staff will hereafter join the staff at a salary of $800 a year, advancing 350 each year till the maximum of 31,100 s reached. One hundred and fifty local war veterans sang "Pack Up Your Troubles" during an all-night concert at Moose Jaw, while they waited the opening of the Dominion Lands office to file land claims early in. the ;morn; ing. A wonderful war. worker is Mrs. Pollard of Rose Ridge, Alberta, who, though blind, does .her own house- work, raises chickens, knits sweaters and socks, and has lately completed a Red Cross hand -knitted quilt, which has upon it all the flags of the allies upon a background of khaki. Front of Gen. Mangin Attack Measures About 28 Miles A despatch from Paris• says: -"The front upon which Gen. Mangin attack- ed on ;Thursday morning measures about 28 miles," says the Temps. "The enemy was totally surprised. The at- tack was made virtually without artil- lery preparation. Our infantry, sup- . poi by many tanks, advanced rapid - Markets of the orld Brendstuifs Toronte, July 23. -Manitoba wheat. No. 1 Northern, $2.221/2; No. 2 North- ern, 32:20%; No. 3 Northern, $2.172; No. 4 wheat, $2,10%, in store Fort William, including 2%c. tax. Manitoba eats --No. 2 C,W , 921/2c; No, 3. C. W., 890; extra No, 1 feed, 89c; No, 1 feed, 86e, in store Fort 'Wil- liam. illiam. American corn --No, 3 yellow, kiln dried, nominal; No. 4 yellow, kiln dried, nominal. Ontario oats -No. 1 white, 86 to 87c, nominal; No. 3 white, 85 to 86c, nom- inal, according to freights outside. Ontario wheat -No. 2, Winter, per car lot, 32.25, basis in store ¥on'treal, Peas -No. 2, nominal, according to freights outside. Barley -Malting, $1.35 to 31.37, nominal. Buckwheat -$1,80, nominal. Rye --No, 31.90, nominal. Manitoba flour •-- War quality, $10.95, Toronto. Ontario flour --- War quality, $10.65, in bags, Montreal and Toronto, prompt shipment, Millfeed-Car lots, delivered Mon - $35 per ton; shorts, $40 per ton.. Hay -No. 1, $13 to $14 per bon, track Toronto; mixed, $11 to $12 per ton, track; Toronto. Straw -Car lots, .$8 to $8.50 per ton, track Toronto. Country Produce -Wholesale Butter -Creamery, solids, per lb,, 42 to 42%e; prints, per lb., 421% to 43c; dairy, per lb., 36 to to 37c. Eggs -New laid, 42 to 44c. Dressed poultry -Spring chickens, 48e; roosters, 22c; fowls, 23 to 28c; ducklings, 33c; turkeys, 29 to 32c, Live poultry --Roosters, 18c; fowl, 21 to 26c; ducklings, lb., 30c; turkeys, 27 to 30e. Spring chickens 40 to 42c. Wholesalers are selling to the re- tail trade at the following prices: - Cheese -New, large, 231/2 to 24c; twins, 233/ to 241/1c; old; large, 251 to 26c; twin, 26 to 261c. Butter -Fresh, dairy, choice, 40 to 42c; creamery prints, fresh made, -45 to 47c; solids, 44 to 45c. Margarine -28 to 32c. Eggs -No. l's, 48 to 490; in cartons, 52 to 5.4c.. Dressed poultry -Spring chickens, 55c; roosters, 25c; fowl, 34 to 35c; tur- keys, 40 to 45c. Live poultry -Spring chickens, 500; roosters, 22 to 25c; turkeys, 30e; hens, 30 to 32c. Beans - Canadian, hand-picked, bushel, $8,00; imp., hand-picked, Burma or Indian, $6.75; Japan, $8.50' to 38.75; Limas, 18 to 19c. Honey -comb -Choice, 16 oz., 33.50 per dozen; 12 oz., 33 per dozen; sec- onds and dark comb, 32.50 to $2.755. Maple syrup -8% -lb. tins, 10 to a case, 314, 50;, imperial gallon tins, per tin, $2.25; imperial five -gallon cans, per can, 310.50; 15 -gallon kegs, per gal., $2.00; .maple sugar, 1-1b, box, pure, per lb., 24 to 25c. Provisions -Wholesale Smoked meats -Hams, medium, 36 to 38c; do, heavy, 30 to 32c; cooked, 50 to 51c; rolls, 32 to 33c; breakfast bacon, 41 to 44c; backs, plain, 44 to 45c; boneless, 48 to 49c. Cured meats -Long clear beton, 30 to 31e; clear bellies, 29 to 30c. Lard -Pure,,. tierces, 30 to 30.4 c; tubs, 30% to 31c; pails, 30% to 31%c; prints, 32'4 to 33%c. Compound tierces, 26 to 26%c; tubs, 26% to. 26%c; pails, 26'4 to 27c; prints, 28 to 28Sec. Montreal Markets Montreal, July 23. -Bats -Canadian Western, No. 2, $1.02; extra No. 1 feed, 96c. Flour -New standard grade, 310.95 to 311.05. Rolled oats -Bags, 90 lbs., 35.25 to 35.30. Bran, 335.00, Shorts, $40.00. Mouillie, $67.00. Hay -No. 2, per ton, car lots, $.14.50 to 315.00. Live Stock Markets Toronto, July 23. -Choice heavy steers, 313.75 to $14.50;- butchers' cat- tle, choice, 313,25 to 313.50; do, good,,. 312.75 to 313.00; do, medium, $11.75 to $12.25; do, common, $9.25 to 310.00; butchers' bulls, choice, 311.25 to 311.50; do, good bulls, $10.75 to 311.00; do, medium bulls, 81.0.25 to 310.50; do, rough bulls, 37.50 to 38.50; do, good, 310.75 to 311.00;, do, medium, 38.50 to 39.25; do, common, 37.00 to 38.50; stockers, 38.00 to 310.50; feeders, 310.50 to $11.00;; canners and cutters. 35.50 to 36.50; milkera, good to choice, 390.00 to 3125.00; do, cone and med., 865.00 to 375.00; springers, $90.00 to 3125.00; light ewes, $13.00 to $16.00; year- lings, 315.50 to 317.00; spring lambs, 20% to 21%c; calves, 313.50 to $16.75; Hogs, fed and watered, 318.00; do, weighed off cars, 318.75. Raise a freight -saving, year -around, cellar -and -pit garden. ut o. ThursdayIncidentally it maybe stated that the Prince told a French ly under the protection of a barrage "Necessity, my friend,. is the moth fifteen min cs n afternoon with' all ranks. Y girl l hit was extended invention." -Sir in celebration of the victorious Ameri-: aviator that he had no intention of marrying anybody but a girl within fire, which d before the er of courage, as of can advance on the French front. the limits of the British Empire. I advancing infantry," Walter Scott, IX 313ii (co i 11r Is sucH A Nice. tA`f, , u I4NT 4O `lot) ,SM Ir We o'o o.Ur FOR A 1.1T1LE CAMOE RIPE /OR rING;t.' I'll Go ANI) CET' THE -- HE_ CANOE Ind sNAP8 AND `lou coal. DoWi4 As son1.4 As No0'R>*. THIS aS 714E. FINEST TIME i'E7F714E`IEA sAI,Tom, I ASKED MRs,.SM ITIt -O GO AL©I4G WITH. US IstT ALLislGWr ' r -