The Turks opened fire with their only artillery in position—one ten pounder and two machine guns. The British battery swung into line, silencing the Turkish guns, and then capturing them after shooting down the defenders almost to a mile. The Turks were now scattering in every direction. The attacking batteries dashed here and there, killing all Turks who offered resistance. Those who chose the alternative of flight paused long enough to fire upon their camels, which one by one disappeared as their packs exploded with terrific force.
CHEAP COMMUNICATION
The Government Will Arrange Week-End Letters to and From Troops Abroad.
LONDON, April 30.—To aid in communications between soldiers at the front and their people at home, the government has arranged for a system of week-end letters, which may be sent by the troops abroad. Up by their friends at home for about one-fourth the ordinary rate. The rate to Egypt will be 10 cents a word; to Australia, 15 cents, and to South Africa, 15 cents.
The new arrangement does not apply, however, to the men in France and Belgium, who are only allowed to use the mails. 