An unsigned letter from the Isle of Man states that the writer, who rightly wishes to remain anonymous, possesses a copy of a novel of astonishing genius, in which a German bullet is embedded. This book, it seems, was the inseparable companion of a soldier in the 3rd Manx Highlanders, who carried it always next his heart, and in its position in that intimate and honoured spot it saved his life. The writer, who confesses to being the author of the novel in question, states that he would divulge both his own name and that of the title of the book but that his objection to publicity amounts to a mania. The publishers of _The Orangery_, by Mrs. Markley, write to inform us of an astounding incident which throws a new and sensational light on the campaign in the Western Theatre of War. It appears that at a critical moment during the great effort of the Germans to break through the left flank of the Allies, General VON KLUCK absolutely refused to see or consult with his Staff for the space of three hours. It subsequently transpired that a copy of _The Orangery_, which had been found in the knapsack of a British prisoner, had come into the General's possession and so absolutely enthralled him that he abandoned all thought of strategy or tactics until he had finished its perusal. Owing to the extraordinary power of Mrs. Markley's genius the German advance was paralysed, and the Allies, resuming the offensive, drove the enemy back in confusion, with results which have vitally affected the progress of the campaign. Mr. ARNOLD BENNETT has just received a remarkable letter from a British marine who was recently landed on the coast of Flanders. The writer describes how, as he was reading one of Mr. BENNETT'S recent articles on the war in a carefully excavated trench, a "Jack Johnson" shell descended directly over him, but was suddenly diverted by the article, and soared away at right angles, bursting with a terrific chuckle at a safe distance. * * * * * Latest War News. Turkey has now joined the "Sossidges"--a trifle earlier in the year than usual. * * * * * We understand that Pietermaritzburg will shortly change its name to Petrobothagrad. * * * * * Illustration: THE EXCURSIONIST. _Scene_: TICKET OFFICE AT ---- (_censored_). TRIPPER WILHELM. "FIRST CLASS TO PARIS." CLERK. "LINE BLOCKED." WILHELM. "THEN MAKE IT WARSAW." CLERK. "LINE BLOCKED." WILHELM. "WELL, WHAT ABOUT CALAIS?" CLERK. "LINE BLOCKED." WILHELM. "HANG IT! I _MUST_ GO _SOMEWHERE_! I PROMISED MY PEOPLE I WOULD." * * * * * BRITAIN TO BELGIUM. Sister, for the tears that thou hast shed, Sister, for thy dear undying dead, For the sons thou hast not grudged to give, Loyally, that Liberty might live; Sister, for the little child Dead beside a hearth defiled-- Do I dream my love alone Can atone?