The old ratio of three or four casualties on the attacking side to one of the German, or defensive, side, can hardly be applied in the battle of the Somme, with its unusual features. But whether the English and French lost three to every two of the Germans or two to one will not be definitely known until the war is over. The battle raged five months. "Kayed" is the proper term in describing this most gigantic struggle in human history, which, however, is to be surmounted by a still greater one this spring.

PAPERS FOR REVIEW?
By Associated Press.
HARRISBURG, PA., January 13.?
Governor Brumbaugh today issued extradition papers for the return to New York City of Oliver A. Brower, on the charge of conspiracy to kidnap in connection with the alleged abduction of Frederick Gump by Harry K. Thaw.
William H. Black, acting district attorney, and Police Lieutenant Leonard A. Flood, of New York City, came here late last night, and went direct to the Capitol.
While Brower is wanted in connection with Thaw as a conspirator, the Governor's office received no intimation that Thaw's extradition will be asked, and the name of Thaw did not appear on the papers.

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