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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-03-02, Page 2"McTAGGART M. D. McTAG GART McTaggart Bros. RANKERS A GENERAL BANTLING BUM, NESS TRANSACTED. NOTES DISCOUNTED, DRAFTS ISSUED. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE- POSITS. BALE NOTES rum CHASED. - R,; 1'. RANCE - .- NOTARY PUBLIC, CONVEY- ANCER, FINANCIAL, REAL ESTATE AND - FIRE INSUR- ANCE AGENT. NSURANCEAGENT. REPRESENT- ING la FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. DIVISION COURT OFFICE, CLINTON. W. fRYDOIVE, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, . NOTARY PUBLIC, ETO. Office- Sloan Block -CLINTON M. G. CAMI.itON li.C. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, CONVEYANCER, ETO. Office on Albert Street oeeuped Try 1tr. Hooper. In Clinton on every Thursday, and on any day for which ap- pointments are made. Office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A good vault in connection with the office. Office- open every week -day. Mr. Hooper will Make any appointments for Mr. Cameron. CHARLES R. HALE. Conveyancer, Notary Public, Commissioner, Etc. REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE Issuer of Marriage Licenses HURON STREET, - CLINTON DRS. GUNN & GANDIER Dr, W. Gunn, L.R.O.P., L.R. 0.8., Edin. Ur, J. 0. Gandier, B.A'., M.S. Office -Ontario St., Clinton. Night Bulls at residence, Rattenbury St, or at Hospital. DR. J. W. SHAT . , - OFFICE-. BATTENBURY ST. EAST,` -CLINTON DR. C. W. TTHOMPSO1 PHSYICIAN, SURGEON. ETC. Special attention given to dis- eases of the Eye, Ear, Now and Throat. Eyes carefully examined and snit - able glasses prescribed. Office and residence: 2 doors west of the CommerciaLHotel, Huron St, OR. F. A. AXON - DENTIST -. Specialist in Crown and Bridge Work. Graduate of C.O.D.S., Chicago, and 11.0.D.S., To- ronto. Bayfield on Mondays from May to December, GEORGE ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer for the County of Huron. Correspondence promptly answered. Immediate arrangements can be made for Sales Date at The News -Record, Clinton, or by walling Phone 13 on 167: Charges moderate and eatiefaetion guaranteed. The 1eKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company Head once, Seaforth,, Ont, DIRECTORY. Offieere: J. B. McLean. Bentorth President: J. Con. nolly. Goderioh.. Visa•President; Thane, E. Bays. eeaforth, Seo.-Treas. Directors: D. F, McGregor, 6eatorth; J, G. Grieve. Winthrop:.,Wm. Sinn, Bea. North; John Bennoweal, Dublin• J. Evans, Beechwood: A. McEwen, Bruoeheld; J. 13. Itolean, Bettortfi: J. Oonnony, Goderioh; Robert Ferns. Narlock. Agente: Ed. Bingley. Seatorth; W. Oheeuey. Egmondviilet J. W. Yeo, Holmes. 011ie, 'Alex Leitch, : Clinton: R. S. Jar. math Brodha`en. Any money to bo paid in may be paid to Morrish Clothing Co.. OUnton, or at Cutt'e Grocery. Goderloh. parttee deetroue to effect Insurance or tremeeot other busineae will bo promptly attended to en applloation to, any of. the ibore 03leare addressed to their reapeal- bve post,offleee. Loeaee Inspected by the alreeWr who lives nearest the scene .GRA R:RUN sA,: --TIME TABLE.-. Trains will arrive at and depart 'from Clinton Station as follows: BUFFALO AND GOD.ERICH'DIV. Going East, depart• 7.33 a.m. a 't " 8.08 p.m. a to 5.15 p.m. Going West, ar. 11.00, dp. 11.07 a.m depart 1.85 p.m. " ar 6.82, dp. 6.45 p.m. tt " departs 11.18 p.m, LONDON, HURON & BRUCE DIV. Going South, ar._7.88, dp. 8,05 pan. " " departs 4.15 pm, Going North, ar. 10.80,'dp. 11.00 a.m. P"' departs 6.40 p.m, Fertilizer We carry a Complete Stock of Stone's Natural Fertilizer. No better on the market. Hay We pay at all,sea'sone the hiehest market prices for Hay for baling. Seeds American Feed Corn, Iced Clo- ver, Absike, Timothy and Alfalfa, FORD & McLEOD CLINTON. ALL KiNDS OF COAL, • WOOD TILE DIC TO ; ORDER. -All kinds of Coal on hand: CHESTNUT SOFT COAL ' STOVE CANNEL COAL FURNACE COKE BLACKSMITHS WOOD 2% in., 3 in, end 4 in. Tile of the Best Quality. M. & ids.. FORBES Opposite the G. T. R: Station Phone 62. How is Your Cutlery Supply ? You know that Jewelry Store Cutlery is out of the com- mon class, At least, OURS fa. It carries a distinctiveness -- an air of superiority, that comes from being made with the greatest care and ut- - moat skill from the highest- priced ighestpriced materials. If you can use some of this Cutlery in your home, you will be proud of it every - time you see it on the table. Carvers, cased, $3.00 up. Knives, Forks and Spoons, $1.00 doz. up. Knives and Forks, steel, white handles, $3.00 doz. up. Let us show you our Cutlery line. Let us tell you more about why it is the moist desirable that you can put your money into. W. Ra COUNTER JEWELER and ISSUER of . MARRIAGE LICENSES. NEWS -RECORD'S NEW CLUBBING RATES FOR '1916 WEEKLIyg. Newe•Recorel and Alan a Empire ,,..31,61 Newe•Record. and Globe , • . ,. 1.60 Newe•Reaord and Family Herald. •and Weekly Star ............... .........„ 1.81 News -Record and Canadian Countryman 150 Rews-Record and Weekly Sun , Las Newa•Record and Farmer's Advocate., 2.31 112,ewe•Record and Farm & Dairy . 1.53 News -Record and Canadian Farm ,- 1.81 News•Record and Weekly Wttneee,. 1.11 News -Record and Northern Messenger 1.60 News -Record and Free Prom ........,, 1,93 Newe•Reaord and Advertiser. 1.85 News -Record and Saturday •N1ght„1.50 News•Record and Youth's Companion 3.21 News -Record and Fruit Grower and Farmer .......... .... ........ ... 1,71 MdNTRLIEI- Newe•Record and Canadian Sperm. man . ................,... ........... ,83,21 Newe•Record and Lippincott'a Maga slue 3.21 DAILIES- Rews•Reoord and World.,,,,,,,,,, 83.38 News -Record -and. Globe ,•8,60 Newo-Record and Mall t< Emcitre3.60' News -Record and Advertiser .. 2:81 News -Record and Morning Free Press3.35 New,•Record and Evening Preo Press2,55 Nows•Record and Toronto Star,,2,55 Newe•Record and Toronto News 2,85 11 what you want, le not In tole flet lee es know about it. We can supply yen of less than It would coat you to send direct In remitting please do w by Post•omca Order Foetal Note, Express Order or Rea, littered letter and address. • W. J. MITCHELL, Publisher News-Reoord CLINTON, ONTARIO Clinton News -Record. CLINTON, ONTARIO Terms of subscription -$1 per year, in advance; $1.60 may be charged i! not so paid. No paper disoon- tinued until all arrears are paid, Unless at the option of the pub. Esher. The date to which every subscription is paid is denoted os the label. Advertising Rotes -- Transient ad- vertisements, 10 cents per nos. parcil line for first insertion and '4 cents .per line for each subse- quent insertion, &mail advertise. mento not to exceed one inch, each se "Lost," "Strayed," • or "Stolen," etc., inserted once for 15 cents, and each subsequent in. section 10 cents. s Communications intended for pub. lication must, els a guarantee of good faith, be acoompanicd by the• name of the writer. -. W, J..MITORELL, Editor and Proprietor, What They . Do •DAVISVILLE, Ozer. "I had trouble with my Kidneys and Bladder so I got a sample of Gin Pills and followed directions. 1 feltbetter after the first dose - and 1 kept taking .them for n month.,' •One -day, Mr. Simpson, of this Lown, told me about the trouble hehnd with bis kidneys, and I recommended him to try GIN FALLS; and gave him oneto bake. The next day, he bought, some for himself, and both lie and his wife have dcrn edrgreat benefit (roar. them." - IIERI31?RT-lI. BAUER. Gin Pills are soc, a box or six boxes. for $.1.$o at all. druggists. Sample sent free if requested.. - 17 Idationat Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada Limited, Toronto. Those HISTORIC. PENS Used for Signing Peace Treat - . les are Very Valuab"le Who will get,tho pen with which the peace treaty will be signed which shall end the present war? The. collecting of historic `pens has been quite a tad for some years,. past, especially in Europe. The,pens with which peace treaties are signed bring the highest prices if 'they happen to find their ways into the market, and there are many collectors -who would be willing to give thousands of -dollars for the pen which shall declare are old to the present war of wars, Usually however, such pens remail. the prop- erty of the States concerned. When it 'became known that: peace had been declared between japan and Russia Pen manufacturers all over the. world sent supplies of their pens to the commissioners NOW were engaged in arranging the terms, hoping that the document would be completed through the•ageicy of their wares. To avoid any unfair discrimination be- tween the pen manufacturers it was decided to use a guilt in signing the treaty. It was also a quill pen that was used in signing the treaty of peace between the United States and Spain atter the war of 1898. This particular pen was afterwards sold for $125. The pen used by the commissioners in signing the memorable Treaty of Paris fell into the hands of tite ex Empress Eugenie, Aside front its his- toric interest it is also of great valine, for it is mounted in solid gold and in- crusted in diamonds. Aside from the collectors there are many who consider it lucky to possess a pen that has been used in, signing the reprieve of a person condemned CO death. Queen Victoria always retained pos- session of such pens. One of these she presented to Mine. Albani, the singer, Pens which have been used by fa-; mous authors often fetch high -prices at auction, Dickens used the same quill pen to write "Hard Times, "Little Dorrit" and "Bleak House" which was sold some time ago for $117. Dow £ let iintn too long, it will lead to chronic indigestion. In the meanwhile you suffer from miserable, sick headaches, ner- vousness, depree- sioIl and sallow complexion.Justtry CHAMBERLAIN'S STOMACH & LIVER TABLETS. They re- lieve fermentation, indigestion - gently but surely cleanse the system and beer+ the stomach and liver in perfect running ardor, At 01,4, r6iets, 25c., or by mall front 11 Chamberlain Medicine Cm, Toronto There is a Cold Day Corning Whv not prepare for it by ordering your winter supply of Lehigh Valley Coal. None better in the world, House Phone 12. Office Phone 40. A. J. HOLLOWAY THE CHILDREN. OF TO -DAY just as they aro-in their in- door play, or at their outdoor play -they are constantly of- fering temptations for the KODAK Let it keep them for you as they are now. Let it keep many other hap- penings that are a source of pleasure to you. BROWNIES, $2 TO $1.2) EODAES, $7 TO $25. Also full stock of Films and Supplies. We do Developing, and Printing. Remember the place: T I -t E EXALL STORE The Fashions 1?UR SPILL IN EVIDENCE. For taffeta and the printed silks which ire;no;,v so high in Fashion's favor, for- the crisp organclice' mill daintily figured voiles and crepes, there le no meld plactiettl or effective trimming than eordipg, shopping or: shirring. Many 'of our dance frocks .for sum- finer will be of organdy. or net;, en unusually pretty imported frock of, net, shown recently m one of our ex clusive shops, made with, an extremely full skirt, gathered at the waist, equally wide top and bottom.; the skill was hong over a crinoline hip stiffening, and the entire dress was trimmed effectively with quaint, ,pleat- ed ruffles: Another effective summer evening gown displayed at the same time way of white, Georgette crepe The New Umbrella Slcirt, beaded with opaque white beads. The bodice wits cut in bolero effect, and the skirt was a charming contrast to the full • skirt of the net dress, being pleated to fall straight and narrow - looking Priem waist to ankles. A nal -- row beaded girdle. encircled the waist and caught up a straight panel in the back, to curry out the bolero effect. Fur Trimmed Costumes. The velvet suit, combined with faille or broadcloth, is a general favorite, and fur is still its trimming. The no- tion -of combining cloth and silk or velvet is it practical and effective one; Often, as in our illustration, the lower section of skirt' is of, broadcloth. This otters an unusually good idea for re- modeling a shirt that has become slightly 1v01n about .the lower edge. A velvet dress or suit is quite apt to 1i Srocsta - io 2 Serge Suit With Novel Collar. show a bit 'of wear near the endt of the season, and such ah addition will. freshen it•aud make it serve the seas- on nut.. • The second stilt illustrated is frill. ioned of dark blue gabardine. It is a simple, youthful model which could easily be made at home. The high collar with turned -back revers, which may also be closed if preferred, is a new touch which is becoming and Smart, Oltc of the most effective suits is of dark blue velvet, with a knee-deep flounce, and chin collar, and muff cuffs of moleskin. A broadcloth or faille costune with flounce, culls and collar of velvet woald also be effective and much less .expensive. These- patterns may be obtained from'yoeir local McCall Dealer or from The McCall Company, Dept. W., 70 130111 St,, Toront,o Ont. In Relief `Wort Egg at LADY ALLLITAIR INNES-ICER,: o to of Ltuuiolr's wealthiest society woven, who is Indefatigable in re- lief work. Iter• husband is a bro- ther of the Duke of Roxlmeghc. HOW AMERICANS VIEW THE GREAT WAR. - - By Chas, M. Bice, Denver, Colo. In the U.S. the individual right of property has always been regarded as one of the most sacred of all hu- man institutions. Trespass here, upon. property rights is one of the blackest of sins, and hence Imperialism finds it impossible to understand America. But it is just this abhorrence to the sin of trespass that has lent the peculiar sanctity to all American treaties with Canada as with the rest of the world, for which the country is noted. The U.S. has 100,000,000 of people Canada has 10,000,000, and though we need many things that Canada pos- sesses, it is unthinkable that "We should take what we want and explain afterwards" a la German policy. There is not a fort .from Maine to Victoria along the 3,000 miles of the ' Canadian frontier, but,,if we adopt- ed Germany's policy we would have to erect 'fo'tifications all along the route, and keep one or two millions of men drawn from farm and factory to defend there, and our neighbor would have to do the same. In some 'European states the nation is every- thing, the individual nothing. Thank Heaven! This worship is confined to the Central Powers, and chiefly to one of these. Absolute power is always; prolific of mistakes, and this is the • sequence of endless adoration, for it !destroys the ruler's power to think in straight or consistent lines. Flat- tery is sure to conceal weakness, and no man is so unfortunate as the man who is put on a throne and lifted up beyond the reach of plain truth -tell- ing. No ruler is charged with more ser- ious diplomatic bleeders than the Kaiser. He was dead sure that England world remain neutral, because of a little ' dispute with Ireland. Italy will be a German ally because of the Triple Alliance. 'Belgium will be neutral, and allow us' to trespass on her property and destroy her homes if we promise indemnity when the war is over, France is unprepared and weak and we will have Paris within three weeks. An alliance with Turkey will bring 00 a holy war, in which all Islam will join. Japan will hold. Russia in check, and leave us a free hand in the Bal - kens. The Czar will be attacked by Bul- garia, Italy and China, etc. These are but a few of the Kaiser's many diplomatic blunders, but they demonstrate the danger of elevating a man to the throne in whose pre- sence,;fawning' men burn incense, and pour forth flattery to nauseation. The Kaiser was the first to send forth a hostile and aggressive army, but he had no difflcelty, it seems, in convincing his people that it was in sell defense -tel save the empire from Russian harbarism, and like nonsense. But Belgium's gallant defense cost Germany the most important weeks of the zcar, and her high water -mark in the war was reached when she was with in tweeity.miles of Paris, Intoxicated with the prospect of victory, like Napoleon at Austerlitz, the waves are fast ebbing away toa fatal \'Vaterleo that surely awaits him. The question Ali -mica is seriously considering is, shall Germany be al- lowed to lay ruthless hands upon smaller states whose territory- she. may chance to covert? I;f this is not' to ho rebuked, where will it end? We recall that a German professor published in the North American Re- view two or three years ago, an art- icle in which he said that "onie Ger- : many is victo inion in Europe, the "Monroe Doctrine" -will go, and the ;U.S. will receive the thrashing she so richly deserves." That this echoes the sentiment of the German people there can be little doubt, and the duty of preparing is thus made evident. The same war vultures with black wings that brood over Europe as heralders of poverty, sorrow and death, are liable to migrate to new fields, and America may be the next to supply the harvest of death. But I greatly mistake if they find America 55 en - prepared as peaceful Europe was. when the Kaiser set hostile :foot on Belgium soil The martial spirit o.f this g's -eat country is being:aroused as never be - for. since 1861 -goaded onwithout The more explaining a man has to do the less people believe in him. Proud Father -"I believe nig dear, that the baby knows as much as Ido,". Mother (gazing at the infant) -"Yes, poor little fellow." doubt by the tragic lessons taught by the' present relentless struggle. A. nation that sneers at its solemn treaties is not to be 'Crusted in any way, and the only safety for Amer- ica lies in being abundantly prepared to repell tray aggression, and :assert her rights, come what may. Thik conviction is 'rapidly settling down upon Ame•ican'thought to -day, and every effort is being put :forth to. strengthen her defenses, and increase het: naval strength. The capacity of a democracy to quickly employ its resources is pro- verbial„ as history demonstrates. Like Canadians, born and natured under -civil and political, freedom America has a heritage to fight -for, and has never been found lacking in those stern qualities that make the in- vincible,daring and unconquerable soldier, SON KILLED IN THE WAR French Mother Selects a Substitute And Adopts Him A remarkable incident fraught with intense human interest is told by the Paris correspondent of the. Dagens ilhyeter, of Stockholm„ A French mother, who conducts a pension In Paris, recently received the follow- ing pathetic letter from the captain of a French company in the Dardanel. les, telling of the death of her son: "Your son died lilte a hero, and that certainly should mitigate your grief. He was a brave French soldier, always in good humor overflowing with en- thusiasm and full of energy. Unfort- unately, we have been as yet unable to give hint burial, as his body lies now where it is dangerous •to reach him,. but rest assured; Madame, our entire company will at the first opportunity avenge his death and kneel down be- side the grave of your dear sot and offer prayers to heaven for him" \ This letter carne to the mother some time sago. Site continued working in her kitchen as usual from 5 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock at Bight. On Sundays she ate in the dining - room, dressed in deep mourning. She spoke of nothing but her son. Recent- ly at breakfast she appeared in her every -day dress and surprised every- body because of her good humor. She announced that she had received a letter from her son and placed the letter on -the dining room table. There was intense surprise. Was tine news of her son's death a mis- take? Was he really alive? "This is a letter from my new son," she replied smilingly. "Just read his charming letter, gentlemen, I am anx- ious to see what he is like, whether a blond or brunette, tall or short, and he assts whether he can call me 'mo- ther.' " It developed that this French moth- er did as thousands of other mothers in. France have done who have lost their only sons in the war. She went to one of the many bureaus and ask- ed that she be provided with another, son, and then, as' in a lottery, she blindly selected one from a long list of young soldiers who have no relatives -soldiers who never receive letters or Presents from home. She knew noth- ing more about him that that he was a French soldier, alone in the world. That was all she cared to know -be he educated or illiterate, It did not. natter. She at once sent him socks, under- wear, handkerchiefs and neckties, tell- ing trim that he now had a home where a warm meal and a comfortable bed al- ways awaited kilns. She wrote him every detail of her life, told all about her husband, her nieces and her favor- ite cat; also about her dog, who was 12 years old and whose teeth were falling out. She assured hint that when "Grandfather" Joffre granted him a leave he would not have to walk homeless in the streets of Paris, Should he be wounded he had a moth. er now who would nurse him, And the smiling woman read the let- ter she had received from her new son, filled with thanks for the things she had sent him -the tobacco, the socks, the underwear, the handker- chiefs and the neckties and Ile closed his letter with the following words: "Mother rest assured that I will do everything in my power to be worhty of you as a sora." HAS ANTI -ZEPPELIN BULLET Englishman's 'Device Breaks Into Sparks When Fired After many months experimenting, T, A. Samabrook of Ellesmere Port has invented a bullet which travels at .a tremendous velocity and emits a trail of sparks, which, he asserts, will pass through a Zeppelin litre a comet through space and instantly blow it up. The invention consists of an ordin- ary sized bullet charged with a spe- Mal preparation which ignites with its passage through the air, The bullet can be fired from an or- dinary rifle, and is easily adaptable to aircraft and 01110hlne guns. HAVE HHOQ HEALTH Talo Hcod's ;Sgr'sapari:lla, 'the Old Reliable Spring.Torlic, Don't let the idea that you may feel better in a'day or two prevent' you from getting a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla today from any drug [store and starting at once on the mad to health :rot Strength. When your blood is bmlluro ,and impoverished it lacks vitality, your digestion is poor, and all the fungi tions of your body are impaired. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the great- est, known blood'tonie, It will build you up quicker than any other medi- cine. It gives strength to do and power to 'endure.' It is the old standard tried and true all -The -year- round blbod pii'Oiblor and enricher, tonic and appetizer. 'Nothing else acts like it, for nothing else has -the same formula or ingredients. Be sure to ask .for I-lood!s, get it today, and begin taking it at mice,_ CANADIANS UNDER BOMBARDMENT "Our Fellows Are Paying tine Enemy Back bit His Own Coin" A despatch from Ottawa says: "Artillery bombardment upon the Can- adian line is very heavy, but so far our casualties have been eomparabive- ly light, five killed and eight wounded on Thursday, and our fellows are pay- ing the enemy back in hie own coin." Such was the announcement of Ma- jor-General Sir Sam ITughes when Parliament met on Friday afternoon in response to a question by Mr. E. M. Macdonald as to whether. the Canad- ian troops at the front were involved in the terrific battle raging on Ver- dun. The Minister replied that the Canadian forces were a -considerable distance away from the Verdun fight- ing, but while under heavy artillery fire, were holding their own. The heaviest fighting, according to official despatches received by the Militia De- partment, was north and east of Ver- dun. The French had completely smashed the first attacks, and the Germans were now using reserves and practically raw troops. In some places the front line of trenches had been broken, but, at the time of the latest despatches, the second line: of trenches was absolutely intact. 3' SIXTY-SEVEN KILLED IN JANUARY AIR RAID. A dsepatch from London says: The revised official figures of the casual- ties in the Zeppelin raid of January 31 over England were given on Fri- day as 67 killed and 117 injured, The official ommunication announcing the figures says: ` "The final figures of the air raid of January 81 are: Killed, 27 men, 25 women and 15 children, a total of 67; injured, 45 men, 58 women and 19 children, total 117.- Grand total, 184. I "These figures are greater than previously given -59 persons killed land 101 -injured-because several persons reported injured have died from their wounds, some children under 16 years of age had been re- turned as adults and several cases of slight, injury had been treated at hos- pitals and sent home without a record being made of them. "The number of bombs dropped ag- gregated 393." 3• DUTCH TO WIPE OUT THE SMUGGLING EVIL. A despatch from 'Amsterdam eays: The Telegraaf says on Friday that the new Dutch Minister of Finance is determined to stamp out smuggling, and has asked for 2,000 new customs officials, who are to be recruited from the military. Quite the Contrary. "My husband tells me that be was out late last night with your hus- band." "That isn't so. I want you to un- derstand that my husband wasout with your husband," GERMANS DETERMINED TO .CAPTURE FORTRESS OF VERDUN Some. of the Best Troops itt. Kaiser's Army Classed Before it A despatch from Paris says: The German losses during the first four days of, the battle around Verdun are authoritatively estimated at 150,000. The German offensive is recognized now as probably, only the beginning of a determined effort to take, the fort- rens, formerly the key to the French front, and compares in violence and Tosses to the battle of the Ysor. The French assume the battle may con- tinue for a fortnight. The German forces are knowif to be at least 300,- 000, supported by numerous 15 -inch and 17 -inch Austrianmortars, with all the heavy artillery used in the Serbian campaign and part of that formerly employed on the Russian front. Preparations for the battle were observed early in December, when the first troops assigned to the operation were brought .up. Eight divisions Which returned from Serbia were sent to Belgium :for 'a rest and then trans- ported to the region of Verdun in ,January. Five army corps in all are known to have been brought nip to reinforce two corps which previously held that part of the line between Etain 512(1 Vauquo s. These were the best troops of the German army, including, as it is learned from prisoners, the famous Third Gorps of Brandenburg, suppos- edly equal in valor to the Prussian Guard, and the Fifteenth Army Corps, commanded by General von Deimling, known in France as one of the most brilliant of the German general of- ficers. The French compare the ground gained by the Germans m the four days with twice that amount taken by the French in the first two days of their offensive in Champagne, to- gether with eight ,„times the number of prisoners. The confidence of the Freneh is unshaken by the 'fierce at- tacks and the slight bending of the French line. The military Critic of The Temps reports that heavy French reinforce- ments have been brought tip. Lieut. - Col. Leonce Rousset, another military ,,. critic, relates a conversation ire had with a surgeon just returned `turn Verdun: On February -22, during the present battle, the surgeon saw an entire brigade, which was advancing ng in close order, caught by the concen- trated lire of the French batteries and annihilated in a few minutes.