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STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS,

MORE VICTORIA CROSSES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1917.

Thrilling Tales of Heroism.

London, November 8. Farther stirring stories of heroism are told in the Garette announcing nina new Victoria Crosses the recipiente including three Canadians and one Australisr, Perhaps the most). remarkable story is that of Captain Okill Learmouth, who already posessed the Military Orose, late of the Canadian lufantry, "for| most conspicuous bravery and exceptional devotion to duty daring a determined counter-attack on our new positions when his men were momentarily surprised:". He instantly charged and personally disposed the attackers. Later he carried on a tremendous fight with the advancing enemy. Although under intense barrage fire and mortally wounded he stood on the parapet of the trench and bombed the enemy continuouily. Be directed the defence so as to infuse aspirit of utmost resistance into the men. On several occasions this very brave officer actually osaght bämbe thrown at him by the enemy and throw them back.. When he was unable, owing to his wounds, to carry on the fight, he still refused to be carried out of the line and continued to give instruction and invaluable advice to his junior cfficers, finally handing over all his duties before -learing the front line for the hospital, where he died. Another fine story is that of 2nd Lieut. Montagu Moore, of the Hampebires, for most conspicuous bravery in operations necessitat ing a fresh attack for a final objective which had not been captured. Moore immediately volunteered for this duty. He dashed forward- at the head of some seventy men. They met with heavy machine gan fire from the flank, with the reaalt that he arrived at bib objective, which was about five hundred yards distant, with only a sergeant and four men. Nevertheless, he immediately bombed a large dag out and took twenty-eight prisonere, two machine guns and slight field gao. Gradually about sixty more officers and men arrived. Moore's position was entirely isolated, as the troops on the right häd not ad- vanced,batheduga trench and repelled bombing attacke all night long. He forced them to retire a short distance in the morning, but when the opportunity offered he immediately re-occupied the position. Ye re-stmed the men with enemy rifles and bombe, as most of their oxa were smashed, and best cff more than one counter-attack. Moore held the post under continua! shellfire for thirty-six hours until the force was reduced to ten men, out of eix officers and 130 men who started the operation. He'èreataslty got sway bis wounded and withdrew to cover in the mist. As an example of dashing gallantry and cool determination, this young officer's exploit would be difficult to surpass.

THE CAPTURE OF GAZA.

London, November 8. Beater's correspondect at the Egyptian Headquarters, writing on November 7, Baye-Giza in care. The enemy is in full retreat all along the line. Large quatities of guna bare fallen into our hands. The Tarks began to weaken last night after a successful operation against their right he Londoners and Irish diemotated Yeomanry, supported by the Anzac Cavalry, Yeomanry Camelry and East Anglians, who attacked weat of the Gazs sector last night at 11.30, while West Country and Indian troops advanced on the ⚫ atera defence.

(Continued from Puge 1.) THE ITALIAN SITUATION.

Germans Reach Livenza Line,

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London, November 7.

A German official announcement says: We have reached the Livenza line.

Five Enemy Armies.

Landen. November 8. According to a message from the Austrian Headquarters there are five armies operating against the Italians under Generals Krobatin, Krass, Von Below, Wurm and Henriquez. The Centre Army is commanded by Von Below and General Wurms is moving along the Adriatic.

ITALIAN SHIPPING WETURNS.

London, November S.

352 An Italian official inessage states that there were arrivals and 312 departures. Two steamers under 1,500 tous and three sailing vessels avaler a hundred" tons were sunk.

THE EGYPTIAN SUCCESS.

Further Turkish Retreat Possible.

Amsterdam, November 8.

The correspondent of the.“ Kandelsblad" states that Djemal Pasha, the Turkish Commander-in-Chief in Palestine, at a luncheon admitted the possibility of & farther retreat and declined to say that Jerusalem was safe against attack. Абін Greeks in The correspondent adds that the Minor are being treated in a similar manner to the Armen.

Whole districts are already depopulated.

15.08.

The Enemy's Fruitless Elforts.

London, November 8.

Reuter's correspondent at the Egyptian Headquarters writing on Nov. 4, says: The fifth counter-attack on our new positions on the left flank was repulsed with heavy loss laxt evening. We are now bombarding strong points, in the enemy second line. Our captures since the beginning of the offen- nive are now 907 Beers and 2,400 men. Aviators have been most active bombing communications. The cavalry, captured ground on the limestone hills north-east of Beersheba The enemy is leebly resisting. The spirit of the troops is marvel- lons. Despite dust, sand, heat and fatigue General Allenby makes prodigious journeys visiting and encouraging troops during the hottest part of the day.

In the afternoon of the same day the correspondent writes: We engaged the enemy in the broken country north of Beersheba. An enemy raid on the Gaza soctor was re pulsed with 'heavy losses. Our guns again demolished the railway embankment at Deiersinied, which the enemy bad repaired. The bombardment of the Gaza defences continues.

On the following day the correspondent writes :- There was heavy shelling practically all night and most of to-day, on the left flank. The Turkish reply, was more vigorous than usual, concentrating on our men in a position woat of Gaza, which the Turkish infantry subsequently aa- saulted, but were repulsed. Our aircraft continued a'destruc- tive bombing of communications and atores...

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The same writer on the evening of Nov. 6 says:---

· The Turkish infantry attempted a bayonet attack the New Zealand mounted troops during the afternoon of Nor. 6, in the bills northward of Beersheba, but were caught by machine guns and dispersed with 300 casualties. The airmen effectively bombed bodies of cavalry and the railway station at Umɗabichal scoring' direct hits upon a train, The bombardment of Gaza continues; the enemy's reply being ineffective. On the morning of Nov. 6, the infantry engaged the enemy north-west of Beersheba, prisoners, and guns being, captured,

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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.

PRINCE ALBERT,

London, November 7.

It is officially stated that Prince Albert, has sufficiently recovered to take up work ashore.

SAFE INVESTMENT.

It was

London, November 8. Mr. Bouar Law, speaking at Manchester, said that the experiment of obtaining money weekly for war purposes was decided on after consultation with bankers. not a good bargain from the point of view of the bankers, but they were eager that it should be adopted because they were patriots. There was determined and concerted effort by a small section of frightened depositors, particularly small investors, and they said there was a danger of the repudia tion of the debt. Nothing could be more absurd No Gov ernment would ever discriminate against wealth which bad given its aid to the country in a time of need. This invesi- ment was the safest in the United Kingdom Tributing the gallantry of the Canadian's latest more on the western front and the fallen in Gallipoli, Mr. Benar Law.referred to the German calumny that we left the hard fighting to our Colon- ial fellow subjects.

... CONSTANTINOPLE FEELING THE PINCH.

Amsterdam, November 8.

The "Cologne Gazette," describing the serious economic pinch at Constantinople states that three meatless days com- menced on Nov. 1. There is a shortage of fuel and the Turkish newspapers are alarmed at the continued deprecia- tion of paper money.

A DAY OF PRAYER.

London, November

It is officially announced that B.M. the King has issued the following: To my people. The world wide struggle for the triumph of liberty is entering upon the last and most difficult phase. The enemy is striving by desperate assault. and subtle intrigue to perpetuate the wrongs already com- mitted and to stem the tide of free civilisation. We have" yet to complete the great task to which we dedicated our- selves. I would call upon you to devote` a special day of prayer, that we may have the clear-sightedness and strength necessary for the victory of our cause. This victory will only be gained if we steadfastly remember the responsibility resting upon us and in a spirit of reverent obedience ask the blessing of Almighty God upon our endeavours. Let us seek to be enlightened in our understanding, and fortified in courage in facing the sacrifices we may yet have to make. I therefore appoinz January 8, the first Sunday of the New Year, to be set aside as a special day of prayer and thanks- giving in all churches throughout my dominions.

MAXIMALIST COUP IN PETROGRAD.

Petrograd, November 8.

An armed naval party under Maximalist orders seized The offices of the Russian official news agency and also the Central Telegraph Office, the State Bank and Marie Palace where the Preliminary Parliament, which has been suspend.

ed had been sitting? No disorders are reported.

There has been no news from Petrogrnd since the Maxi- malist coup

THE ANGLO-DU'CH DIFFERENCE.

Amsterdam, November 8. The Datch Branch of the League of Neutral Countries has published its disapproval of the Government's attitude on the sand and gravel question.

The "Telegraaf" has printed an appeal from a group on business men inviting signatures to a petition to the Premier urging that steps be taken to obtain the restoration of telegraphile communications.

TENYO MARU

ASHORE.

ALLEGED

Runs Aground near Yokohama Harbour.

EXTENSIVE

THEFTS.

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.

Engineer Orders. Orders for Engineer Company by Captain W. Russoll state

9th to 16th instant.—Nightly Administrative Orders iamed to-day by Major H. A. Mor-E. L, manning at Belchers and Lyeeman as per Rosters posted gan, Administrative Commander

at Headquarters.” state

Officers next for duty. Belchers, Captaia Russell, O. i/o D. E. L. Lycomat, 2nd Lieut.

Hill. Stonecuttere, 2ad Liear, Marley.

Parades for Instraction-

fired. Practices 10 and 11, Part 11, at King's Park Range. Dress: Drill order with pouches.

Wednesday 14th instant, 519 p.m. Men detailed below at Hind, Jack, Labrum, Logan, Mo. Headquarters, Pres. Harper, Kerns, Pirguet, and Todd F.O.

Thursday, 15th instant, 430 p.m. Nos 4 and 5 Guns at Kennedy Road Range, Table 0, Part I.

Friday, 16th instant, 4.30 p.m. ⠀

Strength, Private J.M. McLeod was en rolled on 5.11.17 sud· posted to "B" Company. Private S. {Shirrington was enrolled on 51117 and posted to "A" Company. No 4 Platoon. Priva e Classes for higher ratings at Bel-Nos 1 and 2 Guns at Kowloon GR. Field

obers at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and lock. Table 0, Part 1. Hong- enrolled wae on. 511.17 and posted to Thursday, under Staff Sergia kong residents may prossed by Mechine Gan Goy., Private J.A. Ovenden and Parsons, RE, launch from Status Wharf at 4.30 Howe was enrolled on 5.11.17 and Corp, Day and 2nd Corporsi P-m... MOUNTED SECTION, posted to "D"Company. Private Norrie, H.K.0.0.

Transfers. The fullowing are G. Fowler was enrolled on 7.11.17} and posted to "A" Compaar, referred for duty as from No. 4 Platoon. Private C.. 9.11.17-Sapper Jackson, from

Belchers to Lyerman. Sapper 6.45 A.ID. Stapleton joined the Orps on 311.17 and is posted to Machine vier, from Leeman to Bel-Coures, Part 3, Practices 13 and

Gas Company. Private L. Johore. Hant jiised the Corps on 8.14 17 and is posted to "A Company, No. 4 Platoon.

Transfers.

Privates J Brook and J. Mitchell, "B" Company, Sappers A. W. Smith; A. Aitchison and J. Hadees, Engineer Company, are transferred to "D" Company, on recommendation of a Medion Board, dated 2nd November, 1917.

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Tuesday, 13th instant, 5,15 r.m. at Jockey Club Stables, Dress, Dill order without rif

Wednesday, 14th. instant.......

Annual Masketry

18, at Peak Range. The follow.` ing will attend:Sergt. G. Mor ton Smith, Corpl. I," N. Loofe,

Infantry Parades, Ordera for Infantry Battalion by Mejor H.A. Morgan state Ptea T. J. Fieber wnd J. A

"A" COMPANY.

Bidgway. Officer in Charge 2nd Lieat. G. C. Moxon,

Tuesday, 13th instant.-5.15 p.m. No, Platoon, Noe. Gand 6 Sectione, at Scandal Point. Maskstry instruction. Dress, Drill with pouches. No. 4 Platoon, at Headquarters Section drill. Dress, Drill order!"

Thursday, 15th instant -5.15 P. at Jockey Olah Stables. Dress, Drill order.

Signalling Section. Tuesday, 13th instant.-5.16 .m. "A" Olaze, Bight and

The following are transferred Wednesday, 14thioetant, Left Sections at Happy Valley. from "B" Company to "A" 6.45 .. Annual Muskerry Station Work." Company, No. 4 Platora, dated Course, Part 3, Practions 15 and Thursday, 15th inetsat.-5.15 8.11.17-Corp. H. T. Jackman, 16, at Peak Range The fellow-p.m. "B" and "0". Olasma at. Privates F. Allen, A. Calvert, W.ing will'stead:-Pres. E. E. de Headquartere.

Leave.

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instant.-5.15

RECRUTES.

J. J. Ghat, A. H. Hollingworth, W. Abney, W. Schofield, N. E. Friday, 10th D. Jaffe, B. J. Knight, P. T. Kent, B. E. Hayward, W. W... "A Class at Happy'. Limble, C. H. Parkinson, F. A. Mackenzie, E. A.M. Williams Valley. Station Work, Please, W. W Robertson, C. Sarn and A. H, Hollingsworth STRETCHER BEARER SECTION, and J. W. White,

4.45 p.m. No. 1 Platoon, Nos. 1. Tuesday, 13th instant.-5.15 and 2 Sections, at King's Park p.m. Drill at Headquarters. Lient. B. R. B. Hancock, Range. Annual Masketry Course, "A Company, is granted Part 2, Practices 10 sud 11 Drose. Wednesday, 14th instant.-5.15, leave from 20.11.17 to 31.12.17. (Drill order with ponches. p.m. All unit, except "D" Com- Pte. G. R. Baywood, "A" Co5, 18

Friday, 16th inets-4.45 p.m. pany, at Beedquarters, gador greated 1 month's leave, from 7. No. 1 Plascon, Nos. 3 and 4.Sect- Bergt. Orberry, Corpls Edmonds 11. 17. Pia. B. E. Fielder, "A" uge, at Kings Park Range, and Grimes, Dress, Drill order. Coy, is granted 1 mouth's leare, Annual Musketry Course, Part 2, Quarry Bay residents, st. Taikoo from 22. 11. 17. Spr. J. W. Paten, Practices 10 and 11. Drill order Dock. Engineer Co, granted 1 month's with pouches. 5.15 p.m. No. 2 Friday. 18lb instant.-5.15- leave, from 22. 11. 17. Cocpl. W. Pistoon, Nos. 7 and 8 Sections, p.m. All units, except "D" Com- E. L. Shenton, Eng. Cor., leave, at Scandal Point. Maskerry Daug, o Murray Parade Ground, from 27, 11 17 to 25. 12, 17,

instruction. Dress, Dritt order under Sorgt. Oxberry, Corple, Lectures.

with poucher. No3 Platoon, st Meade wad Grimes. Dress, Drill The Administrative Commas-

Headquariera. Masketry instruc-order, Quarry Bay residents, at dant will give lectares on

tion. Dreis, Drili waer with Tsikoo Dock. Mep

Reading on Tuesday, pouches. 13th and Thursday, 15th

B COMPANY,

Friday, 18tbiostaat.-5.15 p.m. instant at 8.30 p.m. at Headquar

Taseday 13th instant.-6.45 New metabeta (joined sinça. 1,9. tera. N. O. O. of the Signalling Section are detailed to attend... Annual Muskotry Course, 17), at Headqastere, under 0.8.M. and Corple Edmandı. Part 3, Practices 15 and 16, at Cooke Peak Lange. The following Quarry Bay residents at Taikoo. will attend: Pres. G. F.

All other officers and N. U. O, are invited to attend.

Musketry Parades.

N. C. Os, and men who have completed the Annual Muskerry Coates (General Course or the Transport Workers Battalions') for this year need not attend Musketry parades ordered for their units, until further noise.

Annual Musketry Course.

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The following 18 the resait of Classification of a number of N. C. O1 and men of No 7 Placoon, "B" Company

Nomber exeroised... Markemen

1st Class Shots

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"D" COMPANY,"

Detall

Nightingale, A. G Coppia Os duty 9th instant, Mounted McGregor, W. L Lassk, D. Section; 10th and 11th, Meching churray, J. Findlay Miller, A. Gun Company; from 12th to 19th Gabbay, and N. J. Stabb, No. 8 inclusive "A" Company; from Platoon,

at Kuwloon Ducks 20th to 25th inclusive "B" Com-

Dres', asketry instruction.

pany. Orderly Officer from 11th Drill order with pouches. Hon to 17th instant, 2nd Lieut. F. H. kong residents proceed by laauch Thomas, Orderly Officer from from Statze Wharf at 4.30 p.m. 18th to 24th instant, 2nd Lieut.

Wednesday, 14th instant.—5 15 8. Sutherland. p.m. No. 6 Piatuur, ut Scandal For Guard duties, the Signal!- Point, MuskuŻY lustraction," ing Section will be attached es Drea, Dell order with poucher, followe in fature:-Right Half Thursday, 15th instans.6.45 Section 10" A" Company, No 3 am, Anhui Musketry, cure, Platoon. Left Hall Section to Part 3, Practices 15 and 16, at "B" Opany.

Tos Administrative Command-

attend:-Pica. A. Hitchie, C... Pant is pleased to make the tay, C.H. Gale, E.R. Haliliter, T. following promotions:-

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Nil

4

2nd Clas Sants

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3rd Class Shots The averages wõte:**

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Peak Rouge, The following will

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14

143 16:8.

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9.5

16

155

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9.3

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A Legal Point Raised. The Hongkong, Canton on! Мвело Stem boet *Company We learned this afternoon that charged two Chinese at the the T.K Kliper Tedyo Maju Police Court this afternoon, be had gone shore near Yokohama ore Mr. J. R. Wood, one with On erquire at the local fices, tealing and the other receiving we were informed that the liari, October 31, on board the had run around at the entrare Sun Lee, lighter No. 1216, four to Yukolmms Barbear The lengthe of rope valued at $200, senger, crew and cargo are hatch cover valued at $240; two. Do danger whatever, and "the wooden block» valued at $25. wesen) is being zot di. Some three chain slinge valued at $75, of the cargo bas liesdy been rede chain valged at $5 and two moved, and it is anticipated that time of oil valued at $10, the total Caps will be worn instead of no diffionlty whatever will be ex-smount of the stores goods being perienced in getting the liner · C$535 It is hoped that she will be able

13th.instant.

Kr. W. E. L. Shenton appeared to sail from Yokohams about the for the prosecntion, sad Mr. E.

J. Grist for the defence.

A wherfinger in the employ of |the Company said the goods were

**Court" Cards."

Company Average 79 3

E. Pearce and C.G, Alabaster. 4.30 !

Cadet Company,

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„Loe, Corpl. Gerrard to bá

p.m. No 5 Fisioon, at King's Park Range. Ananai Hasketry Oourar, Part 2, Practices 5, 6, 7. and 12. Corp!, and 2nd in Command of

No 3 Section. | Dress, Drill order with poaches.

115 p.m. No 7 Platoon, at Scandal! Cadet Dincan. to be Corpl.

instruction.

Notices.

jand 2nd in Oommand of No 1 Purut. Muskelry

8.etica. Dross, Drill order with purches,

Cadet Hyde to be Lee. Carpl., Friday, 16. instant.-6,458,m. Auuasi Masketry Course, Part 3, all dated 2nd November, 1917. helmets on and after 18ib-instant, Factices 17 and 18, at Peak

will A meeting of members of "B": from which date belig will be Ruge. Tue falawing worn in walking ont dress. ile:-Cople. W, H. Bell, sad Company will be held at Head- Officers will wear 8sm Browns H. B. L. Dowoggio, Lce. Corp. quarter on Tuesday, 13th instant, A, O. Lang, Pun. 8. H. Dudwell, at 650 p.m. to select a repre- belte always from that date.

Allotment of Rifle Range. G.W.C. Burnett, G. F. Nightin-ecutalivs from each Platoon to King's Park Range is allotted gule, . Graham, G. Coppin, serve on the Corps Shooting Mr. Edgar Warwick and his ander the bilge of the lighter, to "A" Company, No. 2 Platoon, R. McGregor and W. L. Leask Committee and to arrange for clever company of entertainers, and should not have been there. on 18th instant from 10 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. No. 8 Platoon, as Company Bhooting competitions. Kowloon Dock, Maskstry inatras. All interested in shooting are the "Court Cards," arrived here The matter was reported to Mr. 1 p.m.

Artillery Parades, tion. Dress, Dell order with requested to attend. from Au-tralia resterday, and Arnok! who eaid that be would

A meeting of members of the Orders for Artillery Company pouches. Longkong residents open at the Theatre Royal to Testigate the matter when be

by Captain Armstrong, V.D., proceed by launch from Baton Machine Gun Company, will be morrow night. There are many got back from Macso.

barf at 4 30 p.m.

bald ́at Kesdquarters on Wednes- new faces in the company, and in

At this point Mr, Grist said he state did not see there was anỷ, pe Tuesday, 15th instant.-7.30 Saturday, 17th instant-5.45 day, 14th innant, as 6.30 p.m. to repertoire includes very many most attractive specialities. Book going on with the oase, as this am. Bight Half Company stam. Annual Masketry Course, eilect a representative to serve on ing is proceeding splendidly s could not be proved to be larceny Belchers Battery 6.30 p. Part 3, Practices 17 and 18, Peak the Corps Shooting Committee Meuers. foatrie and Co.'s. The goods had not been felonious Left Half Company at Belchere Hange. The following will, ac and to discuss auch other matters

ly stolen from the possession of the Battery,

wad-Pice. W. E. Roberts, D, su may be brought forward. All Successtul First Aid.

Thoreday 15th instant.-5.30 Me Murray, W. Sinotsir, G. Blogg, interested in rifle shooting" are La lag, aged 31, living at owners. No. 20, Ohinesa Street, near

p.m. Leit Half Company (Gão J. F. Miller, A., Gubbay, N. J. requested to attend.

Hongkong. Rifle League. and G. E. Wotton, at Belchers Battery

Corps team will take place at - King's Park Range at 2.15 p.m. on Bunday the 11th instant. Ammunition may be purchasa at Headquarters, Mom barn willko Tuesday, 13th instant.-7.16 ing to shoot are requested fo as: Balchers Battery Left Half am. No. 3 Gon at Kennedy Hoad inform the Secretary, Privato A Company (Layers and Setters Hange, Table O. Pari 1.480p.m. Jenkins 0/0 Vecuma 01 Claes jonly), at Belchers Battery. Musketry, All men who have not King's Building

Mr. Shenton said the point bad

| Queen's College, the night before been proved over and over again, numbers other than specialists), Stabb, A. Ritchie, G. T, Eskine A preation for places in the last fell down in a fit. Wong and be would meet the argument Yak-bon, of the St. Jobs Ambal-when the time game. sice Brigade, QC. Division, Mr. Griet seid be could pro Right Half Company (Range bappened to be on the scene and dace witnesses who would way Takers' Class and Gan numbers.

Friday 16th instant,~~~7.30 a.m.

MACHINE GUN COMPANY.

Dress for all paradež, except

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ho ran up to bie noconesions that they had taken orders to re as detailed), at Belchers Battery. Hanketry on: 13, 11, 17, Clean fellow-countryman -sad soon move the goode to another lighter, 530 p.m. Right Half Company | fatigue. found he was suffering from and, that defendants were there;(Layers and Betters Class only), apoplexy. First Aid" war when the orders were given,, then applied and the man was

After evidence had been called floally restored to conscionament, i iz e defendants were discharged.