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KL FA SO fLKKA-LD
RUSSIAN FORGES IN FRANCE AR
Women's Gloves
6 ! I W. pu'.-Iia- of "0 dozn
Airs women's two clasp eV
gloves black or white only; full
ran s of sizes.
A pair at 3UC
Fancy Ribbons
HAIR bow and sash ribbon liyht
nr riarlr colnr fftmhinat nn t
pompadour.
warp prints.
Special a
orocaae
35c
and moire
yard at
Private Branch Rx chance 3360
Phone Orders Promptly Pilled.
Send Vm Your Mall Order.
Cor. Mmq Ave. and San Antonio St.
NEARLY ALL LOST IN BATTLING
Mere Handful of Men Left of Those Who Stormed
Brimont Before Artillery Preparation Had
Cleared the Way For the Charge.
By FRED II. PITXBV.
h.s is the eleventh of a series of articles on conditions la France by Fred B.
Tit ne . The New York Tribune' corr espondent. who has Just returned from
that country- He was in France when the war Ftarted. has been sending; war
dispatrh to this paper ever since an d Is able to report many facts hitherto
ipul' lihed by mall or cable.
I has vanished with the exception
- of a few men who are wa.nder-
i e around as separate and unat-
ached units. They vanished in the
tiack on Brimont in the SoUsona-
uberive offensive in April.
Fort de Brimont is the point from
w hich the Germans for two and a half
ears carried on the chief part of
neir bombardment of Rheims. Every
May shells were thrown into the city
from tne fort built to protect it- The
Germans were so regular and method-
ical in their habits that the French
troops in the trenches northeast of
Kheims could tell the hour by the
sail.np over their head of four shells
''om the Germans' guns at Fort de
i'.-'mnnt The commander set his
watch hy th German shells.
Wnen it btcame evident to the Ger-
HE Russian contingent in FranceT the beginning of April that
mere was to De a oik r rencn onensnre
in the Rheims sector they began
throwing from 12.000 to 20.M4 shells
a day into the cathedral city and the
greater part of them came from the
Brimont region. Brimont had to be
retaken. The Russians were set to.
the Job.
o Fighting on Huge SraIe. t
They bad been for auc months in the '
Champagne sector holding the line in .
front of Auberive. It was quiet there 1
during their tenancy of the position.
That is. it had been as quiet there as j
it ever is on tne ironu every aay mere
was something doing little actions
that cost a few men to one side or the
other. Kvery day a few shells flew.
But there had been no fighting on a
big scale.
The Russians were picked men from
all their armies. All bad volunteered
Indian Land
Sale Under
UnitedStates
overnment
npervision
G
S
N tally o.ie-half million acres be-
longing to the Choctaw Indians in
viuthi-aMern Oklahoma game to be
- Id by the Interior Department.
Ki"-nlrnec on land not required
i..ihrr is it necessary to go West to
obtain f-anie as a demonstration and
.choolinjr car sent out by the iieAIes
tcr R.-al Estate Exchange of JfcAlester
i kla . is now here for the purpose of
Fi-hoolmgr the public in the manner and
method of securing the lands which
. .nir.: of mixed farming- timber and
jvhjiiiz land all located in the prob-
ahir oil and gas belt of Oklahoma
v h. re drilling is now going on.
Tucse lands .caa. b made to being
p a nice profit immediately after pnr-
. '.a-m through the sale v of timber
L'iit? and through leasing for farm-
and oil investment all of which
. ? :) 1 arranged without the owner
iiir to go West.
Dip lands are near railroads and
i i rk'-t tow ns and in many eases ad-
lom cultiaied farms thereby insur-
a ready market for all natural re-...jree-
and prodnets taken from the
i :uI. Crops of both the North and the
-..uth au be grown which insures
jmplc hartest as this section of Okh-
' oma enjoys from 40 to 45 inches rain-
- I per year.
I he lands are appraised at prices
-anging from $2 to $7 per acre which
rely takes into consideration the
unber alue only and was based upon
ie goiernment appraiseinent made in
11. when timber appraisers eonsid-
r.I only trees which measured 11
unci at the chest line. Therefore
he timber on each tract alone is enf-
ient to net a profit equal to the cost
f the land making all profits derived
(in farming and oil purposes a profit
er and above the actual eott.
The car will be in town for a few
'a vs. and will be open from 9 a. m. to
S p. in. including Sundays.
isit same and see the wonderful
hibit of Western developments and
'. am how to secure one of these valu-
1raet.
Car Located at
Old Stanton Street
Depot
Admission Free
I for service in France and all were vet
erans oi a year ana a naii ox war on
the eastern front. Gen. Lochwlsky
their commander was wounded three
times in East Prussia. There was a
rule in the Russian contingent that
none of their men should ever be left
in German hands. Every wounded man
as to be brought back into their own
lines. The body of every dead man
was to be brought back. And this rule
was faithfully observed. The Germans
never got a Russian soldier dead or
alive on the Champagne front.
A Corporal Brniery.
I remember seeing a giant corporal
- no was on guard at the storehouse
for hand grenades in a little patch of
woods near the front lines before Au-
bcrne when the Germans began the
bombardment of the woods. The de-
l st ruction of that storehouse would
-probably have meant the loss of sev-
eral hundred men who were held in
the woods as the first supports tor the
front line.
When the bombardment began the
Russian soldiers scurried for shelter.
as wise soldiers should. But the cor- J
poral could not leave his post. Bom-
bardment or not be had to ke-p his
guard standing at one side of the en-
trance to the storehouse. A German
155 millimeter shell fell less than 20
feet in front of him. The corporal
moved three feet to stand with his
body protecting the small opening
into the storehouse. The left shoul
der of his coat was torn with a great!
jagged hole by a piece of the explod
lie
Only Reward a Handshake.
mtr shell.
salute and never turned a hair.
He stood with his rif
at
Candy Sale
On Our Delicious
Italian Creams
With Nuts
15c the Lb.
SATURDAY ONLY
Quality ana SelTlre TJaexeellea.
The next morning 1 saw Gen. Loch-
wlsky shake hands with the corporal
clap him on the shoulder and tell him
he was a good soldier and worthy of
the Russian army. That was his re-
ward and it was all he wanted.
Those were the soldiers who were
moved from in front of Auberive to
take Brimont. the place that must be
carried to prevent the entire destruc-
tion of Rheims. The Foreign Legion
was sent to the assault of Auberive.
In tha three days' action of the big
movement of the Soissons-Aubeiive
offensive the Foreign Legion went
into tne attack on Auoenve ijv
strong. They were supposed to take
Auberive in two hours and a half.
Thev took it in two days and a half.
and tvO of them came back from tne
tack. The Russians never took Bri-
mnr. and they vanished in the attempt.
The experience of the two famous
fighting units in that attack was the
same to all intenU and purposes. It
was. Indeed the experience of practi
cally every unit along the wboie une
of the offensive. Too much confidence
was shown by the high command.
There was too little advance prepara-
tion. They thought the Germans were
ready to retire voluntarily on the
first show of an attack by the French.
A failure lo.( lira nr.
Announced Dlans called for a double
barrage fire ahead of the advancing
troops. There was to be a barrage oi
heavy artillery 250 yards In advance
ot tne troops ana anotner oarrage oi
field guns ISt yards ahead of them.
All experience told that there should
be from three to four days bombard
ment of tne trenches before tne at-
tack destroying the opposing lines
utterly. If the preparation had been
carried out ae Focta did it on the
Somme. before the big rush there
the French troops would have walked
over the first two lines of the German
trenches with their hands In their
pockets. The fighting would have
begun at the third line.
But they fought every Inch of the
way. instead oi taking tne first uer-
man positions in two hours and a half
they were still for the most part un-
taken at the end of three days. In
many nlaces the bombardment began
only ten minutes before the troops got
out of the trenches. There was no
double barrage and tbe artillery lifted
to let the French charge the German
trenches with the German lines still
heavily held absolutely intact and the
mitrailleuse positions untouched.
Ilrld By Barlted Wire.
The French chanted aeainst German
barbed wire that stood as solidly as
the day it was erected. Under a veri-
table hell of mitrailleuse fire they bad
to stand and eat the German barbed
wire with their wire cutters.
Brimont was one of the positions
most tenaciously held by the Germans.
It was the stronghold from which
they could shell for miles behind the
French lines. Not only Rheims was at
their mercy from Brimont but every
concentration camp and munitions
depot witnin Z5 kilometers.
It was against this noaition. held
with the fierceness that the Germans
were sure to hold it that the Russians
were sent with an inadequate prepar-
ation by the artillery not by the
fault of the artillery but by the fault
ui iuv oign commana.
Rimfttsnn Pooch Welt.
It matters little to the Russians now
that Nivelle has been relieved and Fe-
tain. who objected to the offensive
starting before the artillery had done
its worK. is in tne high commana. ror
there are no more Russians on the
French front. They went against Bri
mont. mere was a division oi tnem
and they stood np to the work of cut-
ting the wire nnder the fire of Ger
man machine guns. About half ot
them got throogh the wire. The oth-
ers were on the ground behind. Those
wno got through managed to light
tneir way aoout 40 yards into tne uet
man trencnes.
Then the artillery began the work It
should have done a week before. It be-
gan to shell the German trenches and
the Russians continued to fight their
way. yard by yard into the German
lines while the German artillery
poured a hell of shells on them. Tbe
Russians ate their way in piece by
piece for three days and established
a foothold in the outskirts of the Ger-
man Brimont position. But Brimont
remained in German hands. Shells
from Brimont continue to rain on
Rheims. while French troops have
taken the place before Brimont of the
vanished Russian contingent. Copy-
right 1917 by Tribune Arrn.
WALK ON
RUBBER HEELS 35c
" SHOE AND
nlerpnse leather co.
.110 MESA AVE.
Turner's Shoe Sale Closes Saturday.
Adv.
Have your Arch Supports expertly
fitted Chu. Itoknhr. J1S Texas St.
Adv.
Brighten the home with Sole Proof
Colored Varnishes Lander Lumber Co.
' Adv.
Try a Herald Want Ad.
Waotfd to buy secondhand bicycles
.n Amv and f'.ele Co dv. 1
1 1 IP fJJ'"v''
I
imply Darling" Is What
11 Say Of These Silk Dresses
We're Selling At $15 Each
SUMMER weight Silk Dresses fashioned of fine quality taffetas pussy
willows nonoees and nrinted crene d chines: manv plain shades others in
the prettiest of the pretty color combinations embodying the latest fashionable
conceptions of design and trimming. Included in the lot is about a dozen dresses
one of a kind taken from regular stock. They were formerly marked to
sell from $39.50 to $49.50 each. While they last choose from the entire assort-
ment at each $15.00. (Fifth Floor)
Chic Skirts
Special $4.95
"TP HE Skirt Event of
the year on our Fifth
Floor Saturday offering
beautiful new creations
in Novelty Silks Stripes.
Plaids and Checks as well
as Plain Black Taffetas
and decidedly new models
m Woolen Skirts. Every
one a matchless value at.
$4.95 each
(Fifth Floor)
Over $4.95 at 2
THE final Cleanup of an
exceptional stock- -last 1
notch prices are in order. It's a
great opportunity for any worn-
an who wants a smart silk parasol to buy i
ZTJy 1-2 Price I
(Fifth Floor) I
White Satin
Sailors $3.95
SMART collection
' of women's white
satin sailors; some with
touches of color others
plain white. Then you
will find many satin and
Georgette combinations.
Just the thing for early Fall
wear or for immediate
wear. Come in Saturday
and try a few on.
(Fifth Floor)
Electrical Appliances
That Will Do Much Toward
Real Comfort These Summer Days
O ED TOP ELECTRIC STOVES A complete electric
stoe that toasts boils and broils to perfection but more
especially do we recommend it for toasting. A perfect heating
element that heats instantly. Light in weight uses a minimum
Quantity of current and is warranted to give com- A -g AS
e'e 5ati faction. 1 xtra special each at
ELECTRIC IRONS
"The Priscilla" iron
6 1-2 pound weight; fin-
est nickle finish. A per-
fect heating element that
assures uniform heat from
point to heel. Ebonized
wooden handle that stays
cool. fatent cord that
doesn't break: easily at-
tached plug and socket.
Iron complete with six
!oot cord and metal stand. Blv them here Ck S
;-a!urday while they !a5t. at each only ty
(Fint Floor)
Two Saturday Specials
In Fine Stationery
POUMl PAPER. AT 35c
"Chesterfield Linen" super-
ior writuu; paper made for
select correspondence by "Whit-
ing tbe peer of all paper mak-
ers." This paper is manufac-
tured especially for us. of best
stock; beautifully finished
conveniently packed and offers
the maximum quality at a
minimum price. Oi
Full pounds at only C
Envelope to match. 12 He pkc
The Popular'
Air-Cooled
Beautiful Dresses Of
SiiR Or Serge $9.(
INITIAL PAPER. AT 50c
Finest linen stock in either
correspondence cards or paper.
Choice of two styles of initials:
both are steel die embossed;
designs are distinctive and at-
tractive; quality the best.
Regular 75c value (
at a box. VC
(First Floor I
All Day Sale Of Toilet Articles
Mime. Isabell's Face Powder 38c
Iine. Isabell's Rouge 18c
Oakley's Cucumber Benzoin and Almond
Lotion 18c
Pinaud's Eau De Quinine Hair Tonic 69c
Williams' Toilet Water; assorted odors ... .38c
Mai vina Bleaching Cream 35c
Corylopsis Talcum Powder 10c
"Keep Clean" Hair Brushes 38c
"12 EAUT1FUL distinctive models of Taf-
feta Silk Crepe de Chine and Navy
Blue Serge. Wonderful does not do these
dresses justice. Come and see them we say
to you women who know values about town.
The serge dresses are advance Fall models:
three distinct styles: white broadcloth col-
lars and cuffs and contrasting colored yarn
embroidered; some show the pleated skirts.
You'll never see their equal at $9.95.
NewWash SKirts
75c $1.25 $1.55
OM E here tomorrow to pro
cure excess value for vour
money. Come no matter what
character of style you have in
mind. These sale assortments
present endless variety for choos
ing scarcely a popular fad will be found lack-
ing. Gabardines Piques Reps Welts Suimner-
tex Ottomans Stripes Figures Dots Novelties
and Khaki Kool effects. Choice at 75c $1.25
and $1.55. Don't miss this rare opportunity.
Values Extraordinary
In Uneiermuslins 50c
1GHT GOWXS drawers underskirts
chemise teddv bears corset covers
the gowns corset covers and teddy bears are
trimmed back and front with pretty laces and embroideries and
nbbon-run beading underskirts are trimmed with laces and em-
broideries drawers in straight and circular styles.
Nainsooks and muslins of good qualities garments you'd expect
to see selling at 95c are priced for Saturday's selling at 50c.
Real Strenuous
Summer Sports
may be made infinitely
more pleasurable to a wom-
an by wearing a cool Summer
which has been designed
to give the comfort free-
dom and support which the
Summer figure requires.
There is a delightfully designed and
lightly boned Summer Gotsard
adapted to the need of your individ-
ual figure type sizes 22 to 28.
Priced at
a
"A Gossard is
so comfortable"
jrf wear j
fjOssard
They Lace In Front
Seven OtKer Specials In Tne DownStairs Store
WOMEN'S PALM BEACH
SUITS In natural color only.
Made on fashonable lines in
the wanted Norfolk effects. ? ag
"Popular Special." each. P f.
FRONT-LACE CORSETS The
celebrated "Miller" corset with ventilated
back; elastic gores; lace trimmed styles;
tour hose supporters.
"Popular Special."
at
Perfect fitters.
95c
MILLINERY Mid-Summer
models of white satin or satin
and velvet combinations. A
shape for every face. "Pop
ular Special"
each at
WOMEN'S VOILE BLOUSES
Beautifully trimmed in laces embroideries.
tucks etc Matchless values
at each 85c and
59c
BRASSIERES Made of good
quality white coutil; prettily
trimmed in laces and embroid- cp f
eries. A rare value at each. C
WOMEN'S LISLE HOSE In black
or white. Hose that will wear well and
give the best of satisfaction. -h
A pair at
WOMEN'S LISLE HOSE-Shown in
grey white blue & champagne.
laood wearing qualities. Pair at
19c
The Down-Stairs Store Offers Choice
Of Any Low Shoe In Stock k QJ
Formerly Worth $5 To $8 At P Jj
OR Saturday's selling only the New Down-Stairs Store offers choice of its
! entire stock of Women's Low Shoes (nothing reserved) at S1.95 the Dair.
You will find most any kind of Low Shoes you may have in mind black kid
and patent leather; greys of all shades champagne ivory and white kids;
white and tan canvas; also rubber soled and heeled canvas Sport Oxfords;
low heels high Louis Cuban and medium wood or leather heels. Oxfords
straight Pumps and Colonials.
Included in the assortment you will find many pairs of samples besides the ones
mentioned above. Every pair when sold in a regular way would bring from
ij.uu to B.w a pair.
MtHtHHHtWHHIHIItlHMt
All are made by the best manufacturers such as Selby Julian Ropean
and Hellard & Taber. Come here early for first choice. Remember all
L95 The Pair mm
the
sales are final. While
lot last? choice at nn'v
imimt t iiiimiKimittimttfl mnmimuniii iiniiiitf nnni7
Lovely Cool Crepe Nig'iii
Gowns At Eacii 95c
TODAY'S express brought a wonderful collection of
women's fine crepe night gowns in plain pink blue
and white; also some in figured designs; prettily
trhnmmed with ribbon and featherstitcbing. Three dis-
tinct styles from which to select. They'd be cheap at
$1.45. Saturday's special price is only 95c.
(Fourth Floor
Delicious Ice Creams
Sundaes Cold DrinKs
And Cold Lunches
served in a satisfactory manner
in "The Popular V Confectionery
on our air-cooled Mezzanine Floor
the most delightful spot in town
in which to partake of a cold drink
or eat a noon day meal.
Cleanliness is our motto and although this de-
partment is still in its infancy it has become
"the talk of the town. Drop in tomorrow while
on your shopping trip and a trial will cause
-p you to become a regular customer.
Here Are A FewOfT&e Good
Tilings We flave To Serve:
Cold Drinks
Lime Cooler J5C
Fruit Lemonade 15c
Claret Le-nade 18c
Lime Claret 5
Sundaes
Popular Special 29c
Cantaloupe Suwrk 28c
Peach StMdae 15c
Teddy Bear 15c
Chocolate Jeff 15C
Fluffy Raffles 15C
Joy Rider 15C
Caramel Nut iQc
Salads
Fmk ..
Chicken
Lobtter .
Shrimp
.39c
.25c
.30c
.25c
CoreiM atioa 25c
Salmon 25c
Sliced Tomatoes 19c
Sandwiches
Chicken
American Cheese 16c
Pi mien to Cheese 15c
Brick Cheese 1QC
Lehce
Imported Sardines 29c
SabstoH jgg
Haw 19c
Specials
Whole Cantaloupe 29c
Whole Cantaloupe With Cream 3c
Half Cantaloupe Igg
Half Cantaloupe With Geain. .15c
Bananas With Cream 15c
Bananas With Ice Cream. .... .2Qc
Lemon. Cocoamit Apple and
Peach Pie. per cut 5C
Coffee. Tea. Milk. Buttermilk. . 5c
Cocoa a cup. at ifo
BrotHs
Chicken Broth With Rice l&c
Steamed Rice With Cream. !!l5c
Women's Pure Silk fiose
"Onyx" Make; A Pair 95c
Vf ot Pre silk in a substan-
A tial weight lisle feet and double
0.uter welt of lisle. "Onyx" make.
Perfect fitting durable and sighth
White only. Sizes S to 10. in '
A pair at V5C
(First Floor)
ORIENTAL
JEWELRY
.A SPLENDID selection from which to choose com-
prising bar pins and ear rings in an endless variety
of styles; antique finish with colored stone setting.
Come in and look over this assortment whether g
you wish to purchase or not. Choi.v at 1 vC
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