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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8. VETERAN OF iff OF 18JO HELD 1 BFGERMANS Monsieur Bertrane, Deputy Mayor of Pont-a-Mousson, Carried Prom City By Victors As Chief Hostage. Pont-a-Mousson.—Astride the last 3- inch gun of a column of artillery, flank ec| ° n either side of a Bavarian soldier with fixed bayonet, Monsieur Bertrand, a round shouldered, white-haired vet- After the Dance When you get home, and your feet throb and ache, bathe them in a solution of Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder And you’ll have not only immediate relief; but com plete comfort the next day. TYREE’S ANTISEPTIC POWDER is the physicians’ favorite for the bath, the douche and for prevention of every form of germinal infection—be cause it acts quickly, and is ABSOLUTELY SAFE. BEWARE of bichloride of mercury, car bolic acid and the other poisons. You’re SAFE with Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder. 25c, 50c, $ 1 Present this COUPON at any ot these leading Drag Stores for a large FREE sample package of Tyree’s Antiseptic Powderj T. G. 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Come, see and be convinced. eran of the wav of 1870, and deputy may or of Pont-a-Mousson was carried from the city as chief hostage of the Ger mans, in the procession which marked the end of the occupation by three Bava rian regiments. Pont-a-Mousson is a quiet town of twelve thousand Inhabitants, the pos session of which was valuable to the Germans only because of its bridge which furnishes a convenient crossing of the Moselle on the road from Metz to Toul. It was attacked early in the war, partly for this reason and partly as the result of the defective vision of captive balloon observers, who mistook for fortifications the antique ruins of a castle at the village cf Mousson on a hill to the east of the bridge. The first bombardment of the town eaTly in August was not followed up until the first days of September, when a captive balloon appeared in the air across the river and German aeroplanes commenced manoeuvering over the town. They dropped 200 bombs, killing six and wounding a great number of civilians, but it was not until the sth that the ringing of the tocsin announced to the citizens that the Germans had appeared on the other side of the river in force. The solemn tones of the bell were still heard when a terrific dull ex- cotrpoir Good for FREnE Sample of Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder. Name Addreaa WHY PAY MORE S Aim/sH^ST^R 95K-960-962-964 BROAD STREET. Store lately Occupied by S. B. Kress & Co plosion shook the windows of every house: the bridge from w’hich the town derives its name was no more, and im mediately after blowing it up the FYench troops, in too small number to cope with the enemy, quit the town. Captive Balloon. The captive balloon was seen again to rise in the distance and soon after the German heavy artillery began to play on the dilapidated antique castle on the hill. During thirty-six hours they show ered great projectiles on that spot, 111- ernlly pulverizing what remained of the walls, occasionally diverting a shell to the town, after which they crossed the Moselle on an improvised bridge and rushed up to the assault of the supposed fortress, which they found as quiet as the grave. No French soldiers had ever occupied it, and what the Germans took for guns from their captive balloon were simply cleverly disposed tree trunks, and the fire which replied occasionally to their guns to complete the illusion came from behind the hill. The story of the occupation of this town Is quite the same as lias been so often told of other towns; hostages, proclamations and requisitions, but it did not rest long. The morning of the 6th the impressive music of the French 3-inch guns was heavd in the town; at the same time a French aeroplane was seen to dart through the sky in the di rection of the captive balloon, which hastened to descend. These were the preliminaries of the bnttle of Dieulouard, to which no despatches have referred by name, but which was one of the bloodiest in the action of General Cas telnau's army defending Nancy. A continual procession of improvised ambulances passed through the town to ward the bridge that night, and other wagons with a more grew'some mission turned to the railroad station, where inhabitants, retired to their houses by order, saw loaded into all kinds of flat cars, horse cars, cattle cars the bodits of those that fell that day at Dieulouard. They were piled as high as they could be packed and in the early morning these wheeled charnel houses were haul ed across the frontier toward Metz. Not Seen Again. As for the 67th Bavarian infantry, not one of this regiment was ever seen again in the streets of Pont-a-Mousson, and three days later the other troops of occupation left the town. September 23rd the Germans made their last attempt to re-capture Pont a-Mousson, ending in a charge on the Hill of Saint Genevieve. The French position at the summit had been bom barded during the morning, and by 9 o'clock the fire of the French seemed to have been definitely silenced. The order for the assault was given and to the music of the fife and drum, the Bavarians started up the slope, meet ing no resistance until they arrived within a hundred yards of the first line of trenches. Almost to a man the first line went down under the first volley that received them there, others rush ing on to take their places fell over their comrades. The ranks came on as if those in the rear had seen nothing of this slaughter and the machine guns and rifles swept them down. In some places It was impossible to close the ranks be cause the piles of bodies separated them, and' finally these heaps of dead and dy ing became the rampart behind which some of the assailants sheltered them selves to protect the retreat of those that were left. The Saint Genevieve Hill was strewn with bodies and the soil saturated with the blood of the Bavarians, and all efforts to reach Nancy from that point were definitely abandoned. The total losses of that bloody en gagement lire not known because no one on this side of the frontier can tell how many Bavarians went to the assault, but it is certain that few got back to their camp at Pagny, and of the three Bava rian regiments that occupied Pont-a- Mousson it Is probable that not a hun dred of them returned to German soil. Ladies’ Rhoes, correct and snappy styles with new cloth uppers, with gaiter effect and patent vamps, $4.00 to $6.00 values, our price from $2.65 to $3.65. Just received one lot of ladies’ shoes, consisting of all styles and leathers, values up to $4.00, at .. ..$1.95 An extra large lot of Children’s Dress and School Shoes, in all leathers, at prices that suit. ALWAYS WATCH OUR WINDOWS. .HE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. BOXING SEASON PROMISES TO BE PROFITABLE Irrespective of Mighty Strug gle of Continental Nations— Boxing Appears to Have Escaped the Scourge. New York. —Verily, this promises to be a most profitable and enjoyable boxing season, irrespective of the out come of the mighty struggle of Con tinental nations. For a time it was thought that the moral effect of the war would make serious inroads into .everything—hut boxing appears to have escaped the scourge. While a number of promoters are making rash pledges of sterling match es to their adherents, there are quile a few entreproneura who have consum mated really good bouts; and it is now up to the principals to go through with them. Unless something unforeseen hobs up in the interim, the West and Mid dle West will witness two of the best ring battles of the year on November 9th. At that, the staging of one of these conflicts is dubious; but the other is reasonably certain to be staged. Out Milwaukee way on the day aforementioned, Freddie Welsh, king of the lightweights, will match punch and skill with Charley White, Chicago's contender for the title for ten rounds. Tom Andrews clinched this important bout in tills city several weeks ago, when he came all the way Knst for the express purpose of securing Welsh’s assent. It was not until a few days ago, however, that the fight was definitely on, as the weight ques tion was not adjusted up to that time. Disrupt Match. A matter of three hours threatened to disrupt the match. Welsh insist ed on 133 pounds at 3 o’clock, while White persisted that the poundage he 133 pounds at f, o’clock. Welsh being the dictator, his demand prevailed. Freddie evidently thinks White will have difficulty attaining 138 at 3, and he strong at that figure. The other bout of import, if It is permitted to go on, will he that be tween Jimmy Clabby, the Hammond whisp, and George Chip, the thumping Newcastle middleweight. The pair are scheduled to go through the motions for twenty rounds In faraway Califor nia. The reason we are so pessimistic ahont the bout taking place Is that boxing in California may he abolished between now and the time of the match. The life of the sport there is still in abeyance; and the issue will he determined at the general elections next week. As women have their suf frage there. It would not be surprising if they voted unanimously in favor of the anti-fight measure. Should the bill pass, it would be enforced imme diately. Middleweight Championship. If, perchance, there are no obstacles Sample Shoes In the path of the battle the outcome would have a decided bearing on the final disposition of the middleweight championship. It was Just four years ago that poor Stanley Kotchel was laid low by a murderer’s hand; and still we have no champion worthy of taking "Steve’s” place, Clabby and Chip represent the two extremes in the boxing game, flabby Is extremely clever, but entirely lack ing a punch; while Chip makes no pre tense at being a boxer, and has con cealed about his person a terrific wal. lop. These two are Intrenched in the front rank of middlowelghts and the loser will be eliminated from further reckoning as a contender. Of course, there is A 1 (Rudolph! Mc- Coy, who admits he is the middle weight champion; but he is such a poor example of a high calibre fighter that In no quarter Is he seriously con sidered. McCoy's forte Is to knock down the poor, misguided youths his manager, Danny Morgan, "sets up." BRITISH LINER ORTEGA IS TWICE CHASED; FIRED UPON London.—The Pacific liner Ortega which arrived in Liverpool October 20, from Valparaiso, was fired on by a German cruiser, probably the I.elpstg, on September 19. When the Ortega discovered she was being chased she made for the dreaded Cape Georgs at something over her trial trip speed. They found themselves in an un charted lagoon, which was really a DOLL, SPLITTING, SICK HEADACHE Dr. James’ Headache Powders relieve at onoe---10 cents a package. You take a Dr. James' Headache Powder and In Just a few moments your head dears and all neuralgia and pain fades away. It's the quickest an<j Biirest relief •« for headache, whether dull, throbbing, splitting or nerve racking. Send someone to the drug store and get a dime package now. Quit suffering— lt’s so needless. Be sure you get Dr. James’ Headache Powders—then there will be no disap pointment. Now It’s ‘New Suit Time’ When the trees begin to change their leaves—and the air begins to “chill”— Then’s the time when you and “we” must think of new Fall clothes— This season you and all thinking men must buy more wear and style for your “clothes dollar” than ever before —that’s why you will buy— this or another of the many new Fall Alco and Other Suits We $9? 0(1 Sell at.. V"eI.VV NOT a $35 suit for $25 BUT —the biggest s2s’s worth you ever saw or wore —and you can prove it— because every suit we sell it not wholly sold until YOU are satisfied. Big Variety, Too, of Haberdasherie Shirts -big variety of new fabrics in all the season’s most de manded color com binations made for us. HATS that “out style” and “over look” any others. Our price $3 to $5 Call—a try-on costs nothing—BUT—may save you much ! M 9 CREARY’S Cj VZ , . n - . roundabout entrance to the Straits of Magellan. It was decided to navigate this unknown waterway and a small boat wrs sent ahead to take soundings. After much difficulty the known hut unfrequented waterway of Smyths channel was reached. On arriving at Punta Arenas they discovered that a wireless message had been received from the Gorman ship, which had re mained outside the channel, saying the Ortega had been sunk with all on board. On reaching the Atlantic further Fall Underwear that looks fit, is well made and comfort able, at prices to suit Union Suits, too. “HOME OF GOOD CLOTHES.” excitement was In store as H. M. 8. Glasgow and Monmouth both ohaaed the steamer until she was recognised as British. North of the equator a Russian bark halle 1 the steamer to correct her chro nometers and was surprised to hear of the ;vnr. The bark had been at sea Borne four months. TOLERANT HUMANITY. Most of us are willing to overtook our own faults. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN DIAMONDS Wo arc showing attrac ive pieces in Sterling Silver suitable for wedding gifs. L. J. SCHAUL & CO. ' Jewelers 840 Broad Street Best Repair Department. 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