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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
GERMANS FAIL TO
HOLD AMERICANS
Through Rain of Shells and Gas
They Succeed in Crossing
the veSie River.
THE FRENCH ALSO MAKE GAINS
Allied Line on FiVe-MiIe Front Straight,
ened Out by Joint Movement
Huns Fight Hard.

With the American Army on the
VesIe, Aug. S.-More American infan-
try units crossed the VesIe east and
west of Fismes late today. The Ger
mans are counter attacking the Amer
leans west of Fismes, but the Ameri-
cans are shattering the enemy efforts
and holding their ground.
With the American Army on the
Aisne-Marne Front, Aug. 8.-Under an
inferno of shrapnel and machine gun
fire and waves of gas, the Americans
forced their way over the Vesle river
last night and early this morning,
while rain varying at times from a
drizzle to a doWnpour, drenched the
battle field.
French troops already have gained
positions on the American left and
the joint movement has Strengthened
out the line from a point west of Ba-
zoches to Ffsmes.
Germans Lost Heavily.
The Germans lost considerably in
casualties and also few prisoners,
whose stories tended to corroborate
the expressed opinion Of those pre-
viously taken that the Germans ex-
pect to continue their retreat until
the bank of the Aisne is reached.
The attack began between 4 and 5
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. By mid
night the men on the right had
reached their detectives, the main
highway east and west extending
along the foothills that rise north Of
the river and become a series of ter
races to the Aisne.
The left wing was delayed, but it
also reached the line shortly before
o'clock this morning.
Artillery in DueIs.
The artilleries on both sides are
still fighting duels over the captured
positions and the Germans also have
continued small arm resistance. But
with every hour the positions of both
the French and Americans have been
rendered more secure.
British Bore Forward.
London, Aug. 8-British troops
over a front of nearly five miles have
pushed their line forward to a depth
of a thousand yards between the
Lave and Clarence rivers, according
to the British official report issued
tonight. Counter attacks by the Ger
mans along the Braye-Corbier road
have been repulsed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
NEWS ITEMS FROM
ALL OVER KANSAS
Happenings of More or Less
interest Gathered From
Many Sources.
TO DIRECT LOAN IN KANSAS
Federal Reserve Bank Names F. ".
Freeman and J. r. Burrows OF
Topeka for Work.

The fourth Liberty loan campaign
in the First district in Kansas will be
directed by Fred V. Freeman OF To-
peka, as chairman, and the Shawnee
4ounty campaign will be in charge Of
J. r. Burrows of Topeka, according to
an announcement received from the
Federal reserve bank in Kansas City,
which has been authorized to direct
the campaign in Kansas.
Mr.. Freeman has been district di-
rector for all three previous Liberty
Joan campaigns, and Mr.. Burrows was
county chairman in the third Liberty
loan campaign, in which Topeka was
placed at the head Of cities of its pop
ulation in the United States with
total subscription of 202 per cent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
War Demand for shoddx.

The process of retaining wool from
all sorts of rags has become a task of
increasing magnitude since the plac-
ing of the governments big orders for
army clothing, special machinery
being employed to reduce the rags to
shreds, wash them, separate the wool
from the cotton, etc. Cloth experts
claim this revoked wool. or shoddy,
is suitable for use in overcoats, be-
cause a warmer, more closely woven
fabric can be produced. If used In the
right proportion with virgin wool, says
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Thirty recruits to the Atchison
county National Guard were signed up
recently at Potter, a small town south
of Atchison and half as many at Eff
fingham. The third company Of the
Alchison county battalion is being
raised and headquarters of the bat
talon will be in Atchison. Several
hundred men in deferred classes OF
the draft are being drilled in Atchison
and other towns in the county by To-
cal National Guard officers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The Lawrence social service league
has offered to the city and Douglas
county jointly, the old Lawrence
House hotel, for the purpose of re-
modelling it into a charity county and
city hospital. The hotel recently was
donated to the league for that pur-
pose by J. M. Falley. It is understood
both city and county boards are faV-
orable to the plan. The hospitals is
to be named after the donors wife
the Jessie E. Falley memorial nos
pital. It is estimated that it viii cost
about $1,000 for remodeling.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

'eBin McAdoo," a red pig, exclusive
ly engaged in roofing" for the Red
Cross, has arrived at Chanute, and
already has raised $S49. The little
porker is travelling comfortably in a
red, white and blue crate, well pla-
carded One of these is attached to
q dollar bill and reads: Don't take
my Red Cross dollar but feed my pig.
w. R. Meyer" Further history CIV
en- on the placards is to the effect
that "Bilr' was donated to the cause
by E. L. BalIinger of Seilig, Ok,
where "Bill" was sold first for 1929.
At Bartlesvilie the Elks auctioned the
pig for $136; the Independence Elks
raised 1921 at the pig auction and the
Coffeyville Elks set new record,
1858. "BilI'' is en- route to Washing
ton.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The legal code does not include Red
Cross work as grounds for excuse for
a lawyers failure to file papers in a
suit within the prescribed time, but
the excuse was declared valid by Os-
car Foust of the Allen-Woodson coun-
ty judicial district An lola lawyer
told the court that at the time the
papers should have been filed he was
engaged In pushing the recent Red
Cross campaign for funds. The judge
approved of the excuse and granted
the extension under the statute pro-
Yiding for unavoidable delays
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Save HohenzoIIern Statues.

Washington, Aug. 5-An the statues
Of the Hohenzollern family which dot
the streets and parks OF Berlin have,
by government decree, been preserved
against the fate OF being melted up
into war materials.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
cbieaoo-Nevx YORK Air Route.

Washington, Aug daily air mail
service between New York and Chica-
go, cutting the present railroad time
in half, is planned by the POstoffiee
Department, which announced today
that this probably would be the next
move Of the air division
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
The Jennings Crew Saved.

Washington, Aug 6--The captain
and thirteen members OF the crew OF
the American tank steamer, O. B. Jea-
nings, sunk Sunday By a German sub
marine off the Virginia coast, have AZ
rived safely at Norfolk, Va, the Navy
Department announced today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
An American Steamship Sunk.

New York, Aug. 3.-The American
steamship Poseidon, 1,911 tons gross,
formerly under the Dutch flag, wSs
sunk in a collision with an American
tanker last Wednesday off the Allan
tic Coast, it was learned in marine
circles here today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Enemy Planes Over EnoIand.

London. Aug. 6-Rostile airships
approached the east coast OF Eng
land about $3.50 o'clock tonight, the
admiralty announced The enemy air
craft did not penetrate far inland
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
PAPER From Flbrous p,.n+

England has been manufacturing pa
per from alta, f1brohs plant growing
IN northern Africa, since 1862. This
paper Is OF excellent quality, snowy
white and has been extensively used In
England in the printing Of books and
magazines
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
A British Steamer Sunk.

London, Aug. 5.-The British steam
CT North Cambria has been sunk in
collision with an unknown steamer.
according to adviees to Lloyd's. Seven
Of her crew have been landed Tie
remainder are missing.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
RaiIroads q C Dr.

Washington, Aug THE railroad
administration is considering abolish
ing the sale of liquor on all railroad
property, including dining cars and
hotels or restaurants maintained at
stations.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
A Fire at = TuIsz Mil.

Tulsa, Ok, Aug. THE elevator
and flour warehouse Of the Read Mill
ing and Elevator Company were al
most totally destroyed BY fire of IN
known origin this morning. The city
water supply was low.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The Kansas grain inspection bureau
at Hutchinson is now doing a rushing
business. On one day 100 car loads
OF wheat were hauled to the Hutchin-
son market. The wheat is testing
around sixty pounds and is rather an
even run.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
An Army of Eive million.

Washington, Aug. Sin urging en-
actment Of the administration Man
Power Bill extending draft ages to
from Is TO 45 years, General March
told the Senate military committee
today that the War Department plans
an army of approximately 5 million
men.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
EIohty-Eiuhth Division Is Movine.

Camp Dodge, Ia, Aug. 5.-The ssth
National Army Division is moving
from this cantonment to an unan=
nouneed destination The committee
on public information authorized pub
LEGATION OF this information today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Foe Loss Is Big.
Cali 5000 for Special Service.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Twenty-nine
states and the District of Columbia
were called upon today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder to supply
5000 white registrants qualified for
limited military training.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Private John Harmon of the 104th
Massachusetts,, who left an arm in
France, is spending week in the
Kansas coal fields speaking to the
miners about the necessity of speed
ing up the production of coal. The
coal operators organization and the
United Mine Workers of America are
ings.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The four Topeka companies of Kan
sas state guards, comprising the
Ninth battalion, have received their
new uniforms and now look the part
of real soldiers as they put on their
evening drills on the state house
grounds. There are 375 men In the
battalion.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Francis Is At KandaIaska,

KandaIaska, Russia Lapland, Aug
S.-Dayid R. Francis, the American
ambassador to Russia, returned here
today from the Eurmansk region and
will remain at Kandalaska pending
developments. The Allied diplomatic
corps expects to move to Archangel
shortly,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

An idea Of the street improvements
in Junction City during the last four
years is gathered from the report Of
an audit OF the city's books dating
from May, 1914, to June, 1913. which
shows that in that period the city paid
out $125,014 for paving and has re-
tired and refunded bonds to the
amount Of $2S7, OBI, large portion OF
which were paving bonds.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The public utilities commission has
issued an order to all the telephone
companies operating in the state di-
recting them to watch all converse
tons in the German language that
go over their lines and, if there ap-
pears the least sign Of disloyalty or
seditious plotting, the companies are
directed to report at once to govern
ment officials. The utilities commits
sion held that the use of the tele-
phone in carrying on dis1oyalty plans
was sufficient to warrant the remov-
al of the instruments.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The Community Service Council, a
local war organization which now has
a membership of 178 women, has
started a movement to raise fund
with which to erect monument at
Arkansas City to the memory of Shell
ton Beatty, who was killed in the SER
vice of his country and was one of
this city's first war victims.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Masonic Lodqes Bar German.

Chicago, Aug. S-Use Of the German
language in the Masonic lodges in Hi
nois has been prohibited by order Of
Grand Master Austin NJ. Suragin.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Enemy Mines Sank Destroyers.

London, Aug 6.-TEo British tor
pedo boat desuoyers were sunk by
enemy mines on August 2. according
to an official statement by the British
admiralty. Five officers and ninety
two rated men were lost, according
TO the statement
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Although officially the newest town
in Kansas, Army City is keeping pace
with other enterprising Kansas cities
by organizing q commercial club.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Foe Lost s44 Planes in July.

London, Aug. Slight hundred and
forty-four enemy airplanes were
brought down by the Allies in July,
while 325 Allied machines were lost
during the same period.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
British Land At VIadIvostog<.

Shanghai, Aug S.-British troops
landed at Vladivostok at dawn today.
says a dispatch from that city. They
received a friendly reception
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Halifax, n. S. Aug 6-The Stan
dard OH Company's tank steamer, Luz
Blanca, was torpedOed and sunk fortv
miles from this port today after =
thrilling three hours battle with n
German submarine.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22
Another Sinking Near Canada.

A Canadian Atlantic Port, Aug T.
The British schooner Gladys ]. HOl-
land has been sunk BY German sub
marine The crew landed today at q
Nova Scotia town
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

After practicing up for many
months, on making various kinds Of
war bread, the housewives of Neocho
county will have an opportunity to
win cash and fame as champion bread
makers at the county fair. The board
Of management has decided to make
a special list for war breads and bis
cults.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

George McPhilimy, an Atchison
county farmer, is in a critical condi-
ton from an abscess on his lungs
caused by swallowing horse-fly. The
fly resisted all attempts to dislodge
it from his throat and a serious in
lection OF the lungs has resulted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Isaac NJ. Fleming, II, a well known
Kansas Civil War veteran, died at his
home in Leavenworth County recent
~. He was born in Indiana and came
to Kansas in 1858. first settling with
his parents near Paola in Miami
County.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The postoffice, Joe NeiFs grocery,
McClusky's book store and the city
meat market at Abilene were COM
pletely destroyed by fire recently.
The loss is about $4,000. The fire is
said to have started from an explo-
sion of an ammonia tank in the butch
er shop.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Esther Pollard, years old, was
killed the other day when a Kansas
City Southern passenger train struck
a motor car near Foxtown. Mrs.
Valentine Pollard, mother of the
child. was driving the car and was
slightly injured.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

The other night six stacks of rye
containing about seven hundred bush
els, were burned. They belonged
to James Mcdonald, living near Plain
vile anad were insured for $500.
Tracks were found on plowed ground
leading from the home Of Dan Ryan
to the stacks. Ryan was arrested
and confessed he had set the fire at
the request of Mcdonald, receiving
$50 for the act. Mcdonald was arrest
ed. Both men were released on bond
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

According TO advices received in
Salina, H. J. Hall, formerly employed
with the engineers in the construction
Of the Salina Northern Railroad with
headquarters at Salina, is now a pris-
oner in German camp. He enlisted
more than year ago and has been in
France several months.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Popular Mechanics. For this reason
it is used in army overcoating, but
all other uniform cloth is now pure
wool. according to government off,
Gals.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

F. E. Lang, cashier of the Citizens
State Bank at Sylvia, has been or
dered removed from office by Walter
Wilson, state bank commissioner.
Lang was arrested in Kansas City un-
der orders of the district attorney for
impeding the. Liberty Loan drives.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Abdallah Temple Of the Shrine has
purchased the old fair grounds at the
edge of Leavenworth and will use it
to make a park and country club.
There are sixty acres of land in the
association grounds. There will be q
small lake for bathing, gold links, q
large building for ceremonial session
Of the Shrine and everything to make
it pleasant for local and visiting
Shriners and their families.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

A. F. Miller of Greeley has been
notified that his son, Charles H, Mil
Ter, was killed in action in France.
He enlisted at Kansas City last March.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Lieut.. Clyde WATSON, listed as
wounded severely in a recent army
casualty list, is a son Of w. H. Was
son, finance commissioner Of Topeka.
He Is an infantryman in the Rainbow
Division. He is % years old and re-
ceived his commission in the second
officers training camp at Fort Sheri-
dan. He went to France in January
in command of the second platoon of
Company G of his regiment. His wife
is i'll in Topeka hospital.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-22

Henry Laing, state senator from
Russell County, has been appointed a
member of the state tax commission
by Governor Capper. He succeeds
Hays B. White Of Mankato, who re-
signed to enter the race for Congress
in the Sixth District.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-03-29

II feel IN tho mood" was the some
what sullen reply. II work hard
enough, God knows, to have a little
pleasure now and then" Danger was
making him shrewd. He turned away
from Peter Niburg, then faced him
again. "If you care to come" he sug-
gested. "Not a supper, you UNDER
stand, but glass of wine, Italian
champagne" he added.
Peter Niburg was fond of sweet
champagne.
Quietly he pushed his hat to the
back of his head, and hung his stick
over his forearm. After all, why notr
Marie was gone. Let the past die.
If Herman could make the first move,
let him, Peter. make the second. LIE
linked arms with his old enemy.
"A fine night" he said.
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They Were Old Enemies.

bringing out the Princess Hilda, who
was still in the school room.
But the archduchess suddenly came
TO business. She was an abrupt per.
son. sand now, general" she said
"what is itTs
81 am in trouble, highness," replied
the chancellor simply.
1--WE are most of us in that condition
at all times. 1 suppose you mean this
absurd affair of yesterday. Why such
a turmoil about it? The boy ran
away. When he was ready he re-
turned. He Is here now. and safe"
= 81 am afraid he is not as safe as
you think, madame"
"WhyT
He sat forward on the edge of his
rhair, and fold her of the students at
the university, who were being fired
by some powerful voice; of the dis
appearance of the two spies; of the
evidence that the Committee of Ten
was meeting again, and the failure to
discover their meeting place; of dis
affection among the people, according
ito the reports of his agents. And then
ITO the real purpose of his visit. Karl
vf Karnia had, unofficially, proposed
for the Princess Hedwig. He had
himself preached the matter to the
king, who had at least taken 1T under
Amusement. The archduchess list
ened, rather pale.
eMadame, after centuries Of indie
pendence we now face a crisis which
we cannot meet alone. Believe me,
know Of what speak United, we
could stand against the world. But a
divided kingdom, a disloyal and dis
contented people, spells the end"
And at last he convinced her. But,
because she was built of contrary
mold, she voiced an objection, not to
the scheme, but to Karl himself. Il
dislike him. He is arrogant and
stupid"
But powerful, madame. And
what else is there to dol"
There was nothing else, and she
knew it, But she refused to breach
the matter to Hedwig.
And it ended with the chancellor,
looking most ferocious but inwardly
uneasy, undertaking to put, as one may
say. flea into the Princess Hedw1g's
small ear.
AS he strobe out. the door into the
next room CLOSED quietly.
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CHAPTER III.-continued.

The chancellor strobe around the
screen, scratching two tables with his
sword as he advanced, and kissed the
hand of the Princess Annunciata. They
were old enemies and therefore al
ways very polite to each other. The
archduchess offered him cup of tea,
which he took, although she always
made very bad tea And for few
moments they discussed things. Thus:
the kings condition; the replanting of
the place with trees; and the date of