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Show FIGHTING FOB OLE OK THE ME RIVER t Havre, Sept. 16. To the 'story of tho battlo of tho Marne must be added add-ed that ot tho Alsno river crossing, which was on a scalo such as never before has been Been In tho world. Tho time was Saturday ovenlng and tho moment had arrived when it tho flcolng host was to bo saved a stand ot somo sort must bo made. Tho enemy gathered hurriedly together to-gether for a great effort on holghts that overlook tho river. He had his guns In placQ and IiIb men ready when our troops nnd those of our ally, reached the south bank of the river. Clearly It wns essential to tho allies al-lies that tho crossing should bo mado If tho great pursuit was to be continued contin-ued and the hard won victory pressed press-ed homo. Consider, what tho attack meant. The river was swollen and, running swiftly after tho recent heavy rains. Bridges must bo'bullt under a withering lire. They must bo maintained undamaged. They must bo crossed and all vantage points wore held by men rendered desperate, fighting for their vorv lives. It was a terrible prospect but It did not daunt our splendid forces. Tho attack began on Sunday morning morn-ing with all tho clan nnd dash that characterized tho great struggle ot tho week before. Our guns wero brought up and placed in position nnd a terrific duel opened; for so long ns tho German artillery remained remain-ed un3llcnccd tho hopo of reflecting n, passngo was slight Indeed. From what I heard, and fortune has favored mo In this respect, that wrangle of great guns was an Inspiring Inspir-ing business n combat of Titans. Over tho valley Bhells screeched hour after hour, doing fierce execution on both sides, but our gunners held to their posts In a manner that evoked tho wonder and admiration of all who witnessed It. |