MOST MURDEROUS FIGHT OF WAR In Sommc Region First Line Usually Perishes; Millions of Men Engaged German Front. Aug. 14. via Berlin and Sayville wireless, Aug. 16.—(From a staff correspondent of the Associated p ress .) Half a million British have ► been engaged in the effort to break the German lines on the Somme front. Often, as in the fighting between Gommecourt and Hebuborne, the Brit ish outnumbered the Germans six to one. They have gained ground to a depth of three to nve miles over a front of about 18 miles but no where have been able to break through. More than ever, death has become a commonplace in this most murder ous battle of all times. The Germans In the first line know they probably ■will be killed if their positions are at tacked. Trenches are virtually useless for the heavy British shells widen them into broad channels affording no cover of any sort. The first line usu ally perishes. The advancing British foot troops are no better off, because the Germans reverse the process when part of their positions have been captured. After the BriUsh artillery had levelled the German trenches the infantry rushes In, often to be thrown out again as soon as the British artillery ceases firing, which it has to do owing to proximity of the opposing lines. Thus the battle has been going for weeks, the opposing forces now gaining at torriflc cost and then losing at even greater cost a few yards or trencnes. At present all the fighting by the Brit ish is carried on from their Pozieres salient, where their drum fire is un ceasing day or night. German officers who were in the Champagne offensive said no such artillery fire ever had ever been developed previously. Terrific Gun Fire The German fire, too. is terrific. An idea of its intensity may be gained from the fact that on certain British troops German guns threw 1,600 shells in one minute and forty-five second, resulting In great slaughter. Often the British assault dies away before the German second line from which machine guns pour out streams of bullets which literally.cut the men into fragments. At one point the As sociated Press correspondent stood within SOO yards of the British trench es near Delville wood. Nearby the Germans had just buried 1,290 British, as lulls in the firing permitted. Escape From Hell. Some 000 British prisoners whom the correspondent saw behind the fir ing line plainly were still dazed from the shock. They were a sorry spec tacle. glad they had escaped from "hell" as they termed it. The correspondent visited the en tire front of the present offensive and everywhere found from talks with Germans that they were more deter mined than ever to stand their ground. The men are in capital shape physical ly. and of easy mind although they are looking upon death at each instant. An officer pointed out that nowadays each man is his own leader as it is often impossible under present battle conditions to transmit commands. While the generals might still plan to actions, the officer said, it was plain that the infantryman, acting upon his own Initiative In the presence of death, must save the day. Back of the German lines within British artillery range hardly, a single house was standing. Embers were • still burning in the ruins of two vil lages as the correspondent passed through. Officers said there were no German troops in such places and that the victims were mostly French civil ians. Of these the correspondent saw scores of wounded. When ever possi ble the Germans removed these civil ians, as at Buoquoy. The population of this town was sent out at 2 o'clock in the morning and the bombardment began at 5 o'clock. By noon the entire village was raised. The village of Rancourt met with a similar fate. The correspondent saw part of the popu lation rushing for safety and a few hours later looked on the burning de bris of the town. Try to Burn Grain British aviators have made several attempts to burn the grain crop, ap parently unmindful of the fact that It belongs to French peasants. One avi ator descending to 800 yards from the ground, threw bombs among a har vesting party,' killing two French girls and wounding others. There is no safety anywhere in the zone behind the front. What the ar tillery does not reach is exposed con stantly to the bombs of aviators. While the correspondent was at Bug ny eight civilians were killed. Eigh teen others were wounded of whom four died in the German hospital the same day. At Cambrai four persons were killed and two were wounded on the same night . A French civilian pointed out that, while the German soldiers have bombproofs in which to seek refuge, tho civilians have only cellars. He begged that this be brought to the attention of the Brit ish military authorities. S. P. C. A. Notes On request of the Secretary of War of the United States the American Humane Association has organized Red Star Animal Relief. This organi zation will be an efficient aid to the government, not alone in time of wat but in all periods of national calam ity—great fires, earthquakes, torna does, pestilences when the local socle ties for the Protection of Animals have more than they can handle. Though Mr. Baker made his request How to Beautify the Complexion If your pink complexion Is fading or wrinkles are creeping into your face, don't think that It is necessarv to be treated by an expensive beauty specialist ■ or continue to look years older than you really are. Right In your own home and without expensive toilet requis ites you can remove your wrinkles and bring back to " your checks the rosy bloom of girlhood. Simply get a little Am-o-nized cocoa from your druggist and after washing your face with warm water apply this as you would an ordinary cold cream; leave on for a few minutes and then wipe off with a soft dry cloth. You will be surprised to see what a clear, fresh and charming appear ance your complexion has. Be sides it gives to the skin that fresh and pleasant beauty which always makes a woman look young and attractive. This method of caring for the complexion is becoming very popular with actresses and so ciety ladies who find it neces sary to look their best at all times. Am-o-nized cocoa costs little s pleasant to use and also makes an Ideal treatment for sunburn tan or redness. THURSDAY EVENING, JSjotcm&aZ BELL—IOOI—UNITED H VRRISBIRIi, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1910. FOUNDED 18T1 Here inThis Serving of Friday Bargains O J . —good assortment of j j ±"t r\ T~) 71 /f Is Merchandise of Timely Interest to " l Fri( L v ' a 1 1 T • n 1 \k T 1 Children's Purses—chain All at Lowest rrices or the Week ndcolOTi BOWMAN'S—Main Floor _ Store Oven Draperies On the Carpet Floor Infants' Wear Gloves Colored Bordered Scrim Kno-Fade Carpet—made Another Friday of Fownes and Kayser 16- [ JtlTI 11 P ]\/\ —36 inches wide; blue, pink, of imported Kraft yarn; , Children's Socks white button Silk Gloves in shades Lb 11 11 • ifl* green and yellow; Friday green, blue and broWn with Exceptional Ribbon with stripes of blue, pink of pongee, tan, navy and - price, ~y 2 $ yard. borders; 27 inches wide; Value and black; 2to 4 years. 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Well-known Price. 150. maae ot line nainsook, em- pair of water wings, at 390 brands, including Fruit-of- BOWOMAN'S —Fourth Floor BOWMAN's —Fourth Floor Friday Price, broidered yoke, or yoke of and 500. th e-L oo m , Waumsetto, ——— 1y- J tucks and insertion; neatly BOWMAN-S—Second Floor Hope, Snow White and 25c Yard trimmed; slightly soiled. ~T j . Lonsdale; Friday price, « d C d touch Hammockß A Friday price, 750. ' Women S Light yard. ampe Convenient size and com- Mostly 6 to 9 Baby Novelties includ- Weight Coats Outing Flannel 36 inches Stamped Pillow Cases— fortable; guaranteed box inches wide- in- in S coat ha ngers, string A c wide; patterns made for au -36x42 inches; Friday price, spring mattress; detachable it • 'i dolls oin holders rattlers Season-End Clean-Up tumn; good lengths and 390. slip cover; 16-ounce duck eluding satins, bro- ' £ ' of Serviceable Blue and weight; well fleeced; Friday Children's Hats —Friday ends and wind shields; Fri- cades and fancv diaper bags and robe hold- Black Models and Sev- price, 90 yard, price, 190. day price, $4.49. i. • ers; Sol led from handling. cral Light Shades, White Shaker Flannel— Lawn and Pique Collar BOWMAN S—Fourth Floor novelties. Friday price, 100. _ _ 36 inches wide; good weight and Cuff Sets-Friday price, __ : bowman b-ium Floor BowMANS-Third Floor $5.00 and quality; Friday price, 130. 10? yard White Linen Carriage Underwear D J Pl rt fV»ir»cr ———— BOWMANS—Third Floor Bleached Sheeting —Bl Covers—Friday price, 980. _ _ p .| inches wide; "Dwight An- Children's Dresses—white fortneramily Wool Norfo i k Suits— Women's Gowns c TL i-. . i chor," one of the best; Fri lawn; pink and blue poplin; Men's Union Suits some with two P airs of r Outdoors day price, 300 yard. figured madras in pink and bleached; knee length; siz „, trousers; excellent for Low neck,.short sleeves; LaW n Benches - Friday Cretonnes -36 in che a SS * 34 to 42; and mesh, ankle school wear; sizes 6to 18 sleeveless; full length; pric e. « 9? to 81.U8. 7 wide; cut from the piece; • ss l wn£isr y ifa ? , 9 r mobi " day prke ™ j* Men's Union Suits— * w 'i, q t. 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Heisey s Colonial Crystal short sleeves and knee co l ors Frdav orice *1 9"> ——— Simpson Calicoes—fancy Glass Fruit Bowls inches in diameter; useful Women's Vests and 7n- Auto Accessories C sed for coverings; Friday for every taMe and reason Pnn.a-vMta are sleeveless ene , trimLT and Men's Wear Auto Chairs -Fri da y price. yard. ably priced; for Friday, 290 with tape edge, pants have tailored; 3to 8 ears Fri . men S Wear price, $1.25. Mohawk Sheets, 90x90 in. White Porcelain Kitchen ace knee and come in regu- day price, $1.19. Sport Shirts mostly Combination Grease and —slightly soiled; washable Bowls —Blue band and blue lar and extra sizes; Friday BOWMANS—second Floor. white; small sizes, Friday Oil Gun Friday price, to perfection; marked "E.S." line decoration; set consists price, , uniform prices. stripes, in voile, organdie T , W °,T S , D Whlte ul Se , a bed size; scalloped cut cor- Fridav price 230. 100 bolt. and batiste; exception val- Island Duck Pumps; black ners; Friday price, frl.oO. Oval Mirror white Fancy combs, 2.J0 each. Z.C\r* *7 ues at tbe lowered prices for tl P s anc * trimmings; every Twilled Toweling enamel frame; 15x20 inches; Lingerie Tape, a 0 bolt. OUC C? /OC Friday selUng— size to start the sale with. bleached; with red border; u nlatp • White Pearl Buttons t Friday price, 090 —On sale 16 inches wide; Friday price «I P S? g Reduced one-fourth. BOWMAN s-Thir d Floor BOWJU-VS-Baaemcnt BOWMAN'S—Main Floor I ' BO^IU.VS-Third Floor BOWMAN'S—Main Floor BOWMAN'S—Second Floor only last May already the organiza tion Is under way. Preparedness is the keynote of success in this move ment; but preparedness is impossible without funds. As the American peo pie, always Quick to respond in an emergency to relieve suffering are not so prorite to maintain relief organiza tions. it is important to have a large endowment fund of at least $200,000. Anyone interested in this vital Pre paredness movement should make his or her check payable to the order of Edgar McDonald, treasurer of the American Red Star Animal Relief, but mail it to Dr. William 0 ; Stlllman, di rector general, Albany, N. Y. Who has not had his heart touched these last few weeks of Intense heat by the sight of some overburdened horse staggering under his load in the hot sun. Perhaps it was a stray dog or cat panting for water which is no where available that has aroused quick pity. Whatever the cause, the result should be the same. There is in Har risburg an organization pledged to relieve such suffering as far as Its mean*) permit. Now ts the time to join the Harrisburg S. P. C. A. Its agents work day and night to bring relief to suffering animals. That work is only limited by the auestion of fin ancial support. Dogs have always been used In the low countries as the motive power for light carts and In towing ships In the canals. Now a special variety of ma chine-gun dog of war Is being bred. "These dogs," says the National Geo graphic Magazine, "resemble the Es quimaux dogs In their vitality and high spirits. They keep cheerful and efficient long after the human machine has yielded to fatigue." How lightly we call such faithful animals "brutes," how little thought we give to their comfort; yet again and again the horse or dog has shown himself more faithful than man when the test came. Amid the horror of the European war a bright spot is the care that is being given to animals. They must endure great suffering, but they are being cared for as scienti fically as are their masters. One of the late movements of the anticruelty societies is the protection of birds. This is not only from hu mane motives; self interest, national interest is back of the new effort. Scientists have determined by careful study and investigation that the farm ers and fruit growers of this country are losing over $1,000,000,000 by rea son of the resckless and senseless de struction of the birds during the last thirty years. The scientist and animal lover, James Buckland. says: "Man imag ines himself to be the dominant power on earth. He is nothing of the sort. The true lords of the universe are the Insects. The number of insect species is greater by far than that of all the species of all other living creatures combined." And yet the protection of the great est insect destroyers—the birds, seems of little importance to the vast major ity of Americans. Girls, Beware of Men Who Have Blue Eyes Cleveland, Aug. 24. Unfaithful ness lurks behind the blue eyes of men. Blue-eyed men make very, very poor husbands. That's the statement of Bradley Hull, who, by the way Is brown-eyed. Hull ought to know. He's attorney for BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists. HARRISBURG ??§£§s TELEGRAPH the Cleveland Humane Society. He declares that 75 per cent, qf the men who have forsaken their wives or children during the last seven years here are blue-eyed men. "I've got figures to prove this In dictment against such men." said Hull. "Maybe the blue-eyed man Is more adventurous." Man Is Hired by His Wife as a Court Laborer Wentworth, N. C., Aug. 22.—Two l; —YOUR il cost you $2 SS: And absolute satisfaction Is guaranteed. Eye- :i§£ ti - comfort and permanent relief MUST be yours be- ■ |H|| fore your case Is discharged. August 26th this of- i9W Cgt: fer expires. Act now. This Is our offer: :gm HHI : Our Expert examination —no drops. Toric : |fl|[ +3s+ : Spherical Lenses. Guaranteed 10-year gold filled :i±g± ±m±: Eyeglasses or Spoctacles. UntllAugust26th.com- ■ ggt H Pl6tC ' T. S. BELSINGER rSui J3?SP 205 Locust Street I ||| Closed Satur- OPPOSITE ORPHEUM : 4Mif WCt- days at IP. M. THEATER :|gg years as a contract laborer for his wife was the sentence imposed by a Jury upon J. W. Slaughter for killing Thomas Weaver. He must also pay S4OO to Weaver's widow. Slaughter was Chief of Police at Draper, N. C., when he shot and killed Weaver In a personal row. Upon find ing him guilty of manslaughter the Jury stipulated that he serve two years as a convict laborer, the State to have the privilege of hiring him out during his term of servitude. Mrs. Slaughter bid for the contract and the court awarded her husband's AUGUST 24, 1916. services to her. While nothing has been said about Mrs. Slaughter's atti tude toward her husband she may, if she desires, keep a ball and chain at tached to his ankle to prevent him ' ■ The Harrisburg Light & Power Co. Continues to Exchange a $3.00 Guaranteed Electric Iron FOR $1.69 AND Your Old Iron from escaping and may reduce his ra tions to bread and water If he re fuses to do the amount of work she demands. 3