Oct. 20—Military authorities deny German charge that towers of Rheims Cathedral are used as observation post.
Oct. 21—Baron de Coubertin will train young men who would normally enter the army in 1916; Germany protests against alleged cruelties.
Oct. 22—It is reported that 500,000 new soldiers are ready to fight.
Oct. 24—Lille and Rheims have been much damaged by German shells; exchange of civilians with Germany begins.
Oct. 26—German property in France not confiscated, but taken into trusteeship.
Oct. 28—Many volunteer to give their blood to help Dr. Carrel in saving the wounded.
Oct. 29—Count de Chambrun shells his own home.
Oct. 30—Château of Princess Hohenlohe seized.
Nov. 1—Envoy asks for passports from Turkey; French affairs turned over to American Embassy.
Nov. 4—Officers discard swords and conspicuous uniforms; they will direct charges from rear to foil German sharpshooters.