SHAMING THE MEN.

Bruce Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 73, 17 September 1917, Page 3

SHAMING THE MEN.

A Petrograd message records an interview with Madame Botchkareva (leader of the Women's Battajljpn), who stated that the* women unhes'tatingly obeyed when ordered to attack tiie enemy. The majority of the men turned their backs on the enemy. Two trenches were occupied by the women, who were separated from the men. In a failing light and exposed to heavy fire they entered a wood in excellent order. The cowardly soldiers were afraid to follow, and ignored appeals for help. Madame Botchkareva and three others reconnoitred under constant fire, and she was wounded in the head. M. Kerensky delivered the oration at the funeral of the Cossacks who were killed in the mutiny. Ho called on all to swear over the dust of the brave dead to save their country and liberty. Every right hand was solemnly raised, and from every throat came a solemn "We swear."