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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28


this would not add more than ten more. while the
third army only partially engaeed and not
until the main drive had been halted.
HOW ARE THE BRITISH
OFF FOR RESERVES?
is true. then that the allies are outnlu 5ered.
but it is true that they chose hold their rela
army was broken although in part throash nai-taAes
of command and because of poor starr work Three
French divisions Verdun held II German divisions
within I'VE miles for six days But Il British divisions
failed TO hold 40 German divisions within 30 miles ono
time.
If the British have divisions France containing
at least 100000 they must have another 1000.
600 reserves in the depots refill -aps
they may have go GOO on communications and in
better of than the Germans for reserves In addition
the British have 600 600 men in Britain but of these
half convalescent wounded and quarter are new
being trained to Cen Maurces recent dsures.
which would leave only 100000 actually embodied in
divisions AMI some portion of these must have been
rushed 10 France after the collapse OF the NTH
Another 100000 may be set down 10 side shows
Italy, SalOnica. Palestine and Mesopotania.
All told so British divisions q the have been
fighting 90 German divisions: the British divisions
stronger the German. With the British have
been from 10 TO 20 French divisions who have fought
with 81 German divisions. i'm part with the British and
part alone. It would seem. therefore. the
allies have been overwhelmingly Outnumbered, five
Begians Portuguese divisions have been useo.
against the 127 divisions there must
remain 40 French divisions of the army o.
maneuver well so o divisions the balances
of the line which be used TO replace exhausted
divisions just the Germans draw upon 90 SIM
liar divisions
But the big question which OF the contest
refill its wastase promptly and
quenty. Again il would seem 10 be the allies. proNit
ed do part. Foch's army OF maneuver with 70
40 more divisions may be kept intact il may be
further weakened by the OF going the aid
pressed British. But conflict goes on
both sides viii be down and neither be left
the end of the campaign in position strike.
though the German is 20 have fewer numbers at
that time. if he makes big captures.
This situation may however. be avoided If America
put 100000 line by July 8 and $50 600
10y October 1st Then the German viii ind himself
reserves exhausted. his divisions .
without adequate resources for rehttins them
will that the enemy side many American
divisions ready of lighting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28
TAKES UP QUESTION
or RESERVES.

Since that date the German may have organized
few divisions. this is possible; but doubtful Civ
the shortage officers. The French for example
stopped very early in the in this expansion OF
units and OF the criticisms the British heard
frequently is that they stopped early and
too few divisions in proportion to their available
power
Now Of the question of reserves: Behind the $780,
900 Germans organized into 239 divisions there stood
a month ago a large number of men held in depots
and training to replace wastage. They may
amounted TO million concelvably million and half.
Their mission is obvious They to be drawn upon
fill the gaps in the ranks various battles reduced
The strength OF divisions This would be a smau re-
serve relatively speaking, hardly
costs OF one campaign Few allied observers however.
place the German reserves at the beginning OF the
year above million and a million and a half is
outside estimate.
We can get some measure from French statistics
Gently supplied The French have modified something
ike 6.50OoOO apart from colonial and native troops
This is in six the French population. or these,
100000 have killed and 100000 captured
permanently crippled This means. again. that 40 per
the French modified force has been removed
firing line death, disability Now.
r the German has mobiized the proportiou-and
ne has-he has modified 900 900 men and his per-
ranent vasage 100000. II should be rather more
than less because last wear the French had relatively
light casualties the British doing the costly work
and the same thns is true in the present campaign.
Thus the German has lost 100000 and has 5000,
his that portion his remaining
power. 100000 which can be spared from
cessary work and ht for the front, and this
not be above 100000, about enough 10 see him
through the present campaign if it proves bloody
that Of 1916 OF 1917.
The German has some $50 organized divisions He
must keep OF them in Russia, but he has far
brought the west 100 which he has in the west
60 must be kept at all times other sectob
Of the front than operative area TO hold the rest
n the line This leaves the a striking force
divisions less than 127 have been report
ed action far He has then used his present strk
ng force except he send divisions which
quiet sectors and MI their places in the
battle line by divisions these quiet sectors
out he cannot do this indefinitely, while mis- enemy
keeps good troops other part of the line and his
e'ny displace troops in the same fashion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28
AMERICANS MUST
HURRY Up AID.

II the German force his enemies their
divisions as rapidly ne is using his. then a. the
end if and the Italians do not get there sufa-
Gent numbers the battle viii terminate draw with
both sides exhausted and the German claiming gains
in territory prisoners and evidence of ms VIC
tory starting peace propaganda based arsu
that ne nvinciole and in one more campaign
can complete what he has begun But o. the American
divisions have arrived sufficient numbers 10 insure
20 the allies real powerful army OF maneu
yer. when the time strike comes then the German
may be defeated absolutely merely prevented from
winning a decisive victory.
But Foch cannot risk counter stroke until German
reserves diminished below the danger point
and present sign that this point has been
passed the contrary, the losses 90 both sides have
been terrific the GermLi. loss while certainly the
greater been sufficiently greater chance the
balance much as between the forces lie has stiu
the initiative and Will probably strike again II
knew exactly how many divisions FOch has used against
l27 divisions Hindenburg has put in could este
mate time element IL would be clear how
were getting 70 moment when the allies could
the offensive. but only speculate on tns
and speculation does not suggest tlat the German
is in dire straits has set CONF
PEELED 20 give up the great gamble which
barked Just one month ago.
(COpyrght 1879
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28
CHANCE FOR BOTH
SIDES TO BE EXHAUSTED.

As stands the German cannot count more than
220 divisions the allies upon so British. 100
French Belgian and Portuguese British troops with
drawn from the side shows sent from Britain
NAV bring the total up to % for the British
yond this be only such supplied
by Italians and the Americans. our troops over
there now, according to the Germans have the value
o German divisions and the allies all told must
have the equivalent OF and probably the
22O German divisions given the difference in di-
vsiona strength. but this means said before. that
both sides out all their reserves before the
conflict is allies be unable 20 make
as many troops possible
AS il stands and for the have tried 10 in
dictate the armies in the campaign OF
increase its number Of divisions and the
and American divisions arriving supply the
sarv advantage in numbers and relatively slightly
trained troops can quiet sectors ORGANIZED
with French brgades release other French brigades
As the Italian troops they will be far more nearly
ready immediate anywhere.
The problem of attrition is 20 out the German
reserves behind the divisions the field while prevent
ing the German from obtaining decisive results. He
and French together lost above 100000 AL
though the British loss in prisoners has been fairly
high this represents permanent wasase for these
will until the end of the war, while the Ger
man viii get most OF his wounded back this year But
by dividing the loss several nations, the allies
will j easily than the German who must
all himself
Another month and another 100000 casualties viii
at least use up nearly all the reserves the Ger
have. and il may take three-quarters. His
troops from the rapid deterioration OF quail
ity as the divisions made over. lie has already
used some divisions and several three times He
the larger part OF these still capable Of immediate
use on the other hand there not few divisions
which viii reappear for least three months and
these will hardly get back in time for the decisive OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28
GERMAN HAS USED
t27 DIVISIONS.

In any the German has used $50
divisions ~ be exact in his attack Some of these
have been used up; they will have back
md be reorsanized and IL will be weeks and even
months before they set back believe the French
.aIculate that takes three months remake di-
.ision which has suffered 40 percent losses But the
Germans refill the ranks of these divisions from
he reserves the depOts and the training camps and
hey Will return in the late summer.
The blow of the German struck with 9S di-
,isions which used in the first three weeks at
Somme. IL Is exceedingly doubtful If he can ever
.et together another such force because the troops
we're specially picked and trained He had remade
MANY of his divisions winter remakng them
used up the OF his material still surviving The
second German blow. that the Lys. delivered
ing 1t were used more steadily and. therefore,
more completely exhausted and viii need much more
time reht.
Nov before turning the allied side. desire brief
lv 20 furnish statistics OF the expansion OF the
German army since the and the in
the the German army consisted OF l23 divisions
.ontsining l122 men, OF these 96le containing
.5l 900 against the western allies and 26l2
AGAINST Russia the srenSth Of the eastern armies
.-l 600 a year later the German army consisted OF
20 divisions increase OF but 33 divisions and
this number 102 divisions containing 100000
i'm So divisions containing almost 100000
men were in the east
A. late as last september the Germans then pos
seS-in- zss divisions using Ia divisions with l.
500 600 Boo and divisions with 100000 in
the east In three wears tie had thus almost
had reduced strensth of the visions from $4,000
Go 600 having 100000 men u his organized army
,4.ir i.-.1 600 the Mar time Today he has the
esq 100 divisions amounting 60 about 100000 and
he has 80 BOO the route from east 90 west
lIas any divisions he may have OrSanized since
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28

But this advance due his numbers
much his breaking through the allied
line before the allies could conference.-the and this
accident of The British NTH army failed
its mission. But. despite his initial advantage. the
German pinned down days later still
his inferior the French did not use above
divisions and il the whole of the British reserve
divisions with the army of drawn upon.
this would not add more than ten more while the
British third army only partially engaged and not
until the main drive had been halted.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-28

Editorial Comment. School Para
Wonan's Section and Othsr Fsa-
lures OF General Interest
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
Juice Of Lemons!
How to Make Skin
White'and Beautiful

At the cost Of q small jar Of ordi.
nary cold cream one can prepare a full
quarter pint Of the most wonderful
lemon skin s%oftener and complexion
beautifier, by squeezing the Juice Of
two fresh lemons int a bottle contain
ing three ounces Of orchard white. Care
should be taken to strain the juice
through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp
gets In, then this lotion will keep fresh
for months. Every woman knows that
lemon juice is used to bleach and re-
nov such blemishes as sallowness,
freckles and tan and is the ideal skin
softener, smoothener and beautiier.
Just try It'll Get three ounces Of Or
chard white at any pharmacy and two
lemons from the grocer and make up a
quarter pint Of this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion and massage it daily into
the face, neck, arms and hands. II
naturally should help to soften, fresh
en-, bleach and bring out the roses and
beauty Of any skin. 1t is wonderful to
smoother rough, red hands. Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26

tower. The explosion Of the second
bomb was followed by several explo-
slOns within the submarine, which dis
appeared.
Sank Two Others.
Diving from a height Of 1000 feet
to 200 feet. another seaplane drop
ped a depth charge on the spot where
a submarine had disappeared. When
the water subsidized, the shape OF the
submarine could still be seer below the
surface and a second bomb was drop
ped. after which the ship disap-
peared."
An enemy submarine with two per.
scopes and about 200 feet in length
w9s sighted by a seaplane on patrol
duty. The seaplane descended $500
f"et to a height Of so feet and dropped
two bombs as the German submerged.
One Of the bombs made a direct hit
Jgst behind the coming tower. The
submarine turned upside down and
sank. OIL and w~reckage later came
10 the surface.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
FORTUNE WAITS FOR BURNS
Heir Of Civil VA Volunteer Who
Never Returned Can Claim
Wlndfall.

New YOrk.-BOyi Page Mr. Burns
Paging the Mr.. Burnses Of the coun-
try Is precisely the task confronting
/. NJ. Sacklin Of No. 8 Beekman street,
who Is In charge Of a large sum Of
money seeking an owner-hrst name
and present whereabouts unknown.
Here Is how II happened:
When Lincoln called for volunteers
in go David Burns. then living at No.
1875 East Twenty-First street. this city.
stopped his work and marched on 10
battle. He was IN such haste 10 re-
spOnd that he notified no relative and
made no disposition Of a tidy bank ac-
count.
David Burns never zane back. Ills
unclaimed earnings lay In the bank.
swelling by the increment Of interest
until now they represent a large for
tune wen In these days. The windKaII
is awaiting the claim OF the right Mr..
Burns.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
SINKS SUBMARINE
UNDER HEAVY fire
SeapIane Persists in Attack While
SheIIed by Six German
Ships.
THREE OTHERS DESTROYED
British Airmen Calmly Drop Bombs
as Enemy Shells 6urst-Depth
Bombs Prove Effective When
AVlators Sight U-Boats.

LOndOn.-Under a heavy attack from
three German submarines and three
German destroyers, a British seaplane
recently persisted in her efforts
against another enemy U-boat and sue
ceeded in sinking It before being dam
aged by the fire Of the other enemy
warships.
The seaplane was on patrol duty at
80 o'clock In the morning when a
submarine was sighted on the surface
with a man standing forward by the
gun. Increasing her speed. the sea-
plane dropped to an altitude Of COO
feet and released a bomb.
As she swOOped around 20 repeat the
attack a shell from the U-bOat burst
In the air so feet from the propeller.
II was seer that the bomb had made
n direct hit. a big rent being visible
In the deck OF the submarine. Just
Their out Of the mist ahead three more
enemy submarines. followed close by
three ~destrOyers. appeared.
Attacked by Six Vessels.
All sis vessels maintained a hot FIRE
against the seaplane. However. a &c
Ond bomb dropped on the disabled q
boat. II exploded IS feet ahead Of
the bow Of the submarine. The whole
craft shook and then sank quickly In
a pool Of oil. bubbles and w~reckage.
The seaplane, having no mor bombs.
and as the destrOyers were coming
near, returned to It's base.
Seaplanes also have accounted for
three other submarines. In one case
two large seaplanes attacked a subma-
hne on the surface. with two Germans
standing on the coming tower. One
plane dropped a bomb to the starbOard
Of the U-bOat while the other placed
one squarely In front Of the coming
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
FOODS TASTE BETTER COOKED
TOBACCO TASTES BETTER
TOASTED

Since the day Of the eaveman. who
liked his meat raw, civilization has
learned a lot about the scientific treat
ment Of the things we eat.
Naturally none Of us would now
prefer to have our meat raw. our po-
tatoes as they come from the ground.
our coffee unroasted.
And naturally follows the great dis
eovery recently made by he Ameri-
can Tobacco Co.-that tobacco tastes
better TOASTEDi
This wonderful new idea-simple
like all great inventions-was first
used in producing the famous LUCKY
STRIKE Cigarette-made Of toasted
Burley tobacco.
Burnley has a mellow flavor, entirely
different from the tobacco usually
used for cigarettes. II Is a pipe to-
baccoandLUcKY STRIKE Cigarettes
taste like a pipe. Adv.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
TAUGHT BY
YEAR OF The WAR

sliders. Aroused now to the solemnlty
Of our task, the duty will be perform
ed to the end-victoryl Yet only when
every one does his full share shall that
victory come.
War Is Grim Work.
Urge haste, urge thoroughness, urge
unremitting effort. Take the war seri-
ously, for war is grim work, and we
have an enemy who thinks OF nothing
but efficiency. Our soldiers are not on
~ to be amused, but armed and taught
to fight. Insist that this comes lrst.
More guns, more ships, more air
planesl Is your congressman or sem
ator ~lagglng7 Punch him up. Act ev-
cry day as II your life and your wife
were In danger. They arei Speed up
the wari
Have you learned that waste ls
treason7
Upon us our allies depend not only
for men and munitions but for food
and clothing. II our permanent liberty
Is to be won, they must for a while de.
lehu II lOE US tHi we, 100, Gun nBnt.
Shall we waste, then, while they
want2 While they nre to be fed and
clad, waste is treason. Save wheat,
save meat. save wool! The war needs
everyone's strictest economy.
The good ship Democracy Is sorely
beset by the storm Shall the passen-
gers revel while the crew starve? Dl-
videl Divide, and save the ship lest
all be lOstl
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
Rolling canteens.

Washington. d. C-The Red Cross
has added a new and picturesque
branch 10 its many activities In Italy
by sending two Trolling ~canteens" to
the front.
The object Of these eanteens. which
are really kitchens on wheels. IL TO
furnish hot food to soldiers IN first
line trenches.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
THE LITTLE Lac

BY Agnes Lee Of the VIgllanteS
To me It's always the little lud
Afraid TO speak his name.
But he was one OF the first to go,
When his heart received the lame.
He used to steal from the shadowy
room,
And over the lighted stair,
II dismal tales were being told.
But he won the Crolx de Guerre.
He clutched my hand when the thun'
der broke.
He paled at the l%lghtnlng's glance.
But he met the Teutons fnce to face.
And fell witt the sons Of France.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
Truths Brought Home to Ameri
cans by Great Fight for
Democracy.
ALL CAN SHARE IN BATTLE
Send Your Dollars to Government
Rout Our Enemy Within Our
oates-Your Patriotism
on Trial.
BY oELETT BURGESS Of The Vlul.
Iantea.

BY eELETT BURGESS Of The Vigil
lantes.
What have you learned from this
first year of the war;
Have you learned that no peace ls
possible but one founded upon the trl-
umph Of demoeraey7
GermAny's faithlessness to her
treaty agreements in Belgium has had
its sequel in her deceit in Russia. Ger
mans frightfulness is the deliberate
policy of autocracy in its design to en-
slave the world. All pretenses Of lib
eral reforms have been drowned in
the rising lust for world-conquest.
Intoxicated by self love and ruthless
ambition the kaiser and his war lords
seek to bring all civilizations under the
reign Of brute force. Nation after ma
ton has fallen their prey. If we are
to survive, that mallgn doctrine Of
might-makes-right must be destroyed
forever.
Have you learned that you, too, can
fight In the battle for freedom7
Lend your money to the Liberty
Loans give It to the Red Cross. Every
dollar lent the government helps equip
a soldier; every dollar to the Red
Cross succors him in his time of need.
T. you are a patriot you can no more
keep out Of these drives" than, II a
soldier, you could refuse to go over
the top into No Mans Land.
Dollars Are Soldiers.
Dollars are soldiers, tool Your dol
lars will fight to end the war. Each
private may think his own worth small
but all together they make an army.
Your dollar seems small, but If each
does his share the wal will have sufi-
Client backing.
For your boys sake, II he is "over
there" subscribed You would not re-
fuse to help a pal? Well, you have a
million palsi Help them!
Have you learned that the enemy lie
herewith us, too7
The soldiers blood, in the trenches,
is not only drained by flying shells-it
is sucked by rats and lice. Here at
home we have a human vermln preying
upon us. Just as evil and insidlous MS
the trench pests are the prO-German
spies and prOpagandists and the pacl-
fists who seek to impede or discOun-
tenance the war. Watch them, watch
for them, seek them out.
Let no seditious word or act go un.
reported. Let the alien enemy sub
ject declare plainly where he stands,
whether he is for us or against us. II
German born, urge him to join the
League for Americans Of German Orig
in and thus manifest at once his in
eradicable love for the fatherland and
his devotion to his adopted country,
Those who are not for us are against
usi
Have you learned that your patriot,
ism is being tried by your faith and
your works7
Be not cast down by defeat. Spread
no rumors Of calamity. When the dark
days come, encourage the tlmld and
fearful, reprove the alarmlst and back
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
WAS HE ENEMY ALlEN7
NO, NEEDED A SHAVE

Portland, Ore.-Hans Beltke
escaped being informed a an
enemy alien by n close shave.
When he came out OF a logging
camp federal officers picked him
up, chiefly because Of his boil
shevikl-llke whiskers. In the
county jail he borrowed n rn'
zor and when he got through he
was revealed as On eighteen
year old youth.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
Making the Baby Useful.

"Bridget's had breakfast late every
morning this week. Can't you do some
thing to get her up on timer
swell there's the alarm clock"
"That doesn't always go off. Lend
her the baby."-BOstOn Transcript.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-04-26
A Consolation.

MY friend, the photographer, was
firmly refused by the lady he asked
to marry him.
"Well, he had something to console
him. At least, he secured a good mega
tive"