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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
PRESIDENT WILSON
AND KING GEORGE
CONGRATULATE HAIG

Washington. March 25.-Presi-
dent Wilson today cabled Field Mar
shal Haig concentrating him on
the British stand against the Ger
man offensive and predicting a
final allied victory.
The presidents message read:
May i not express to you my
warm admiration for the splendid
steadfastness and valor with which
your troops have withstood the
German onset and the perfect con-
fidence all Americans feel that You
will win a secure and final victory"
From King George
London, March 25.-king George
today sent the following message
to Field Marshal Haig:
Il can assure you that the forti-
tude, courage and seIf-sacrifice with
which the troops under your COM
mand continue so hcroically to re-
sist greatly superior numbers. are
realized by me and my people. The
empire stands calm and confident
in its soldiers. May God bless them
and give them strength in this time
of trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
MGSsed Plan of Attack Means
Horrible Death.
Allied Casualties Will Be Far
Less Than the Hun.
HEAVIEST BLOWS TO COME
Prisoners Say Germany Will
Still Hurl Masses.
British Line Is Bent, but Is
Far From Broken.

Washington. March 25.-Members
Of the allied military missions said
today that the Germans must be los
ing at least 100000 men a day on
the west front. They made this de-
dl.ction from the Germans plan of
massed attack, the number of troops
they are employing and the strength
of the allied resistance.
The allied Losses, il was declared.
would be far less than those of the
Germans because they are fighting on
the defensive.
Troops Are Tagged.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS-
With the British Armies in the
Field, March 25.-With increasing in
teEsity the fighting thunders on from
the Scarpe to the Oise.
Both tie British and Teutonic
troops are tagged but continue bat
cling
Captured prisoners declare that
tn heaviest blows are yet to come
The Germans at heavy cost have
progressed across the old battle field
IF the Somme, but the British line
everywhere is intact.
Hays troops have Withdrawn in
the Lost perfect order
All night long the fighting has
been most severe. especially along the
Sapignies- -Bapaume road. The Ger
mans in dense masses were hurled
forward in the moonlight while the
British machine guns rake them in
an ..nending rattle.
Observers close up at the front sig
nailed back to the artillery and the
half stripped gunners fired until their
pieces were almost redhot.
No Such Targets.
The enemy is pressing on almost
II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
AMERICAN GIRLS
ESCAPED BEFORE
TEUTON ADVANCE
Smith College Girls Fled From
Behind Lines.
Were Working for Red Cross
Restoring Homes.
DOCTOR AWARDED MEDAL
Operated on British Soldier
Under German Shell Fire.
Four Americans Who Died OF
Wounds Cited for Bravery.
Operated on British Soldier
Under German Shell Fire.

Paris, March 25.-Word has been
sent to the friends and families OF
Smith college girls working behind
the lines on the west front that they
have been moved to complete safety
Even the cows that supplied them
with fresh milk were saved.
The girls are now aiding in Red
Cross relief work. Pennsylvania Quak-
ers also are rendering invaluable as
sistance.
Yankees Win War Medals.
BY FERGUSON S. FERGUSON.
With the American Army in France
March 24-Lieut. H. H. Davies of the
medical reserve corps, attached to the
British, has been awarded the Ameri-
can distinguished service cross He re-
manned in a destroyed dugout. under
Smelling, to complete an operation thai
saved a British soldiers life.
Lieut.. A. w. Terrell. .Sergts. T. Pet
erson, V. Hall and ]. H. West, Corps
A. Teske and H. Whited and Pvts. H
Gentry and L. I. Filligen, were also
awarded the distinguished service
cross.
Terrell. Peterson, Gentry and Fill
nngen died of wounds. The decora-
tions will be sent to their next of kin
Fillingen was a sentry who stood al
his post despite heavy shelling and
was mortally wounded.
Whited, Teske, West and Hall were
members of a patrol which defeated
a much larger German force. All foul
are from Alabama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
NO AMERICAN
REGIMENTS IN
BIC DEFENSIVE
Indignant Over German Report
Defeating Yankees.
Z. s. Engineering Corps Help
British in Fight Zone.
GERMANS SHELL lUhEvlLE
Village 10 Miles Behind Ameri-
can Lines Is BOmbarded.
German Planes, Flying Low,
Gas Bomb e. S. Lines.
GERMANS SHELL LUNEvILLE
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.

With the American Army in
France, March 25.-No American
regiments have participated with the
British in meeting the German often
sive, it was stated authoritatively
here today American soldiers on the
Toul front werc indignant when the
German official wireless statement
regarding tn, defeat >of a Franco
American reserve force was picked
up.
Increased activity has been OBJ
served in the rear of the German
Ines
German airpianes. flying low, re-
peatedly dropped gas bombs on the
american trenches.
Hun Carried Wilson's Address.
An American patrol last night
crossed two enemy trenches and took
/ from the pocket of a dead German
a copy of President Wilson's Janu-
ary speech which had been dropped
aerially behind the German lines.
Portions of the speech not printed in
the German newspapers were under
| scored.
Luneville (about ten miles behind
! tl,e American sector in which Ameri-
cans are fighting in that region) is
being shellcd TO- the first time in two
years. The German bombardment is
increasing.
Drive Huns from Trenches.
~, (By the Associated Press)
With the American Army in France
March "a (Sunday) American ar
! tillery on the Toul sector continued
| today to shell effectively enemy frs
| line and communication trenches, the
town of ST Baussant. and billets and
| dumps north OF BoQueteau.
| Many of the American shells have
] fallen in the German trenches and
| the first two lines in at least one place
! have been virtually abandoned.
| Photo Damage Done by U. S. Guns.
( With the American Army in France
! March 25.-On the Toul front there
was considerable artillery activity
during the night. American gun:
heavily shelled the German front line
! positions Enemy batteries replied
using many gas shells.
Later photographs were taken from
airplanes of the damage inflicted b,
the Americans.
U. S. Engineers in Thick of It,
British Army Headquarters il
France, March 25-American engi
neers have again been in the throes o
| fierce conflict in which they have don,
excellent work in transportation.
The pres5nc of the American engi
| neers on the battle front has lon,
been known They We're praised highl,
for their gallantry in the battle o
Cambria last fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25


Washington March 25Major General Mc!achan, military
to the British embassy made the following statement
day to the Associated Press:
Ths mornings shows that line of defense not
broken but bent So be gathered the
concentrated about half the total forces which he had
Washington, 25-"The department cause
for alarm the part of the people of the United said
Major General Pyton March, acting chief of staff commenting
today the situation in France Douglas Hag has
that the British withdrawal accordance with definite
plan That is to be accepted General March
specifically that the department still without
formation which would confirm the that American units
had taken part in the great battle.
Berlin March 25-The today
n the bombarded the fortress of Paris with
The losses fthe killed and wounded
unusually heavy The booty which has fallen into hands
of which tremendous yet be es
We taken thousands of machine tremendous
quantities munitions and implements of and great stores of
supplies and other equipments"
Washington March 25.-The department resolution
tending operation of the eecve draft act by requiring regsa
reaching 2 of June s. 1917
brought the today with Senator New OF Indiana
speaking of his amendment for compulsory
between the ages of 19 and Fl years.
Washington March 25Maor General Wood before the sen
military committee today praised the condition and work OF
General Pershng and that
100000 be maintained abroad
possible and that another 100000 men be trained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
into PETR0CRAD
Germans There Within "a
Hours, Says q. S. Consul.
All Americans Have Left, Says
Dispatch of March 20.

Washington. March fisherman
occupation of Petrograd within
twenty-four hour was predicted by
American Consul Tredwell in a dis
patch reaching the state department
today, dated March 20. Virtually all
Americans have left the city, the dis
patch said.
The consul reported from Moscow.
after returning from a trip to Petro-
grad The commissary of the city, he
said had told him that he expected
the establishment of German control
within a day.
Another consular telegram from
Moscow confirmed the report that the
patriarch of Russia refused to sane
ton the German peace treaty and
strongly condemned it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
BATTLE IN FLANDERS

London, March 25.-ExtremeIy
heavy firing from the direction of
Flanders was heard all last night
along the Kentish coast, according
to the Central News. The heavy con-
cussions shook the houses. The firing
appeared to be at different points
over, a wide area, guns of all calibers
apparently being in action There
were also violent EXPLOSIONS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
GERMANS SLOWING UP?
Add Only 5000 Prisoners on Third
Day-Took $4,000 First Days.

London, March 25.-The Man
chester Guardian says a significant
feature of the situation on the battle
front is that after three days fighting
the enemy claims only 5000 prisoners
more than after the second day which
means that the British withdrawal
after the rupture of the front west of
ST. Quentin was made in excellent
order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
CONFIRMS LONG RANGE"
Ambassador Sharp Sends State Dept
Official Report of Bombardment.

Washington, March 25.-Ambassa-
dor Sharp, in Paris reported to the
state department today the lombard
ment of Paris at long range by the
Germans. He forwarded the official
statement of the French government
in which the fact was announced to
the public.
The amba aSSad dor added that the
opinion had been expressed that the
airplanes seen at a great height over
Paris Saturday were there to observe
the effect of the firing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
COAL HIGHER

Washington, March 25.-Regula-
tions imposing penalties upon opera
tors who fail to meet the contract
standard for clean coal, announced to-
day by the fuel administration, allow
extra compensation for washed coal
and other fuel which requires special
operations to produce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25


(By the United Press.l
The gist of Field Marshal Haig's Of
ficiaI statement today is that the Ger
man drive has been stopped tempo
rarily.
The enemy again is concentrating
his attacks north and south of Ba-
paume which evidently is one of the
Germans immediate objectives. Heavy
attacks north of this Sunday evening
resulted in the enemy obtaining a
small foothold in the new British po-
sitions, but he was later elected.
Back Twelve Mile at Peronne.
South Of Peronne, German troops
forced a crossing of the Somme near
Licourt. The British Immediately
drove them back to the east bank.
Peronn+. is more than twelve miles
west of the front as held previous to
the present drive. This probably
matks the greatest advance to date
IN tee big offensive.
The participation of French troops
n resistance to the drive-officialIy
announced as having begun Saturday
is a natural sequence of the Ger
man attempt to drive a wedge be-
tween the British and French lines at
La Fere.
French Retire or Miles.
The French evidently have been
compelled to fall back at least four OF
five miles, to preserve their connec-
ton with the British. The Paris COM
munique says the French at this point
held the heights on the right bank OF
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
COL. MAC ARTHUR HURT
Chief CT Staff Rainbow Division Re-
ported Seriously Injured.

Washington. March 25.-Generai
PerShings casualty list today con-
tanned thirteen names. One died of
wounds, three of disease and one from
cause unknown. One man was Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25

Witt, the American Army in
France. March 24.-Four members of
an American patrol captured a lone
German who occupied listening
cost in the Toul sector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
PORCH TIME Is HERE
Flora Tells Topekans to Get Out Their
Yard Swings.
TEMPERATURES.

Temperatures for the day averaged
Is degrees above normal for the date.
The wind was blowing IL miles an
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
HAIC DECLARES
ENEMY LUNCES
ARE NEAR HALT
Germans Center Fresh Attacks
Around Bapaume.
Shift Major Offensive Today to
North Position.
BRITISH DEFENSE HEROIC
Outnumbered Eight to One,
They Fought on Desperately.
Initial Blow of Huns Aimed at
LaFere and st. Quentin.
BRITISH DEFENSE HEROIC

British Army Headquarters in
France, March 25.-A further ad-
vance late yesterday by the Germans
at some points along the battle front
is recorded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
WILSONCONFIDEN7
President Keeps in Close Touch
With Every Move.
81 British Divisions Are Hold.
ing Back 81 of Enemy.

Washington. March 25.-President
Wilson is deeply confident of allied
successes on the west front.
He is keeping in direct, intimate
touch with every development-offi-
cial and by press reports-as Won Hin
denburg continues his butchery of
Germans to satisfy the war desires of
the kaiser.
AS rapidly as war department ad-
vices are received they are sent to the
White House. Press bulletins bearing
on the west front battle are COM
municated Immediately to the White
House. In view of all reports today
the president feels new optimism in
the ultimate result.
The president said today he seemed
to recall the kaiser some time ago de-
clared the offensive would begin
March 81.
Twcnty-Seven British Divisions.
Washington, March 25.-Field Mar
shall Haig is holding the great German
drive of ninety-seven divisions with
only twenty-seven divisions of battling
Tommies, it was stated by British mil
itary men here today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-25
WE'VE CAPTURED $4,000, BERLIN REPORTS
LATE WAR BULLETINS

London, March 25-The Of the
of Nese and Guscard announced by Berlin today confirmed
in this evenings British official statement
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Continued on Page Two
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-08-10
COTTON BUYER ADVISES
ABOUT PICKING AND GINNING
Says There Is No Demand for Grades
Lower than Mid
ding

Armand [. Deiean, local cotton
buyer gave out this week the follow
ing timely warning to the farmers:
Present indications are that there
will be practically no demand for the
lower grades of cotton this year. All
the inquiries which | have received
in the last six months are for high.
grade cotton. None Of the dealers
want any cotton chasing below mid
ding and 0 of them want only the
grades above middling. 1t hehooves
the farmers this season more than
ever, to pick cotton clean, and dry it
thoroughly before ginning.
"Clean-picked and we1l-handled cot
ton viii always bring you a better
price than cotton picked with trash
mad not dried before ginning. This
season o will probably find it hard
to sell the trashy-picked cotton at
my price. A word t the wise is
sufficient Be wise-pick ii clean.
md dry it WE'LL
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-08-10
KEEP YOUNG

People with bad backs and weak kid
neys are apt to feel old at sixty. Many
old folks a Doan's Kidney Pills help
them keep young. Here's an Opeou-
sas case:
Chas. S. Hollier, retired planter, 873
w, Vine St., says: "Overwork and be-
ing exposed to all kinds of rough
weather when l was a planter is what
attribute as the cause of my kidneys
becoming badly disordered. Ny kid
neys acted too frequently and compell-
ed me to get up several times at night
onthis account. This broke my rest
that I didn't feel refreshed in get
ting up in the morning, / suffered
intense pains across the small of my
and it was a common occurrence
for my back to witch. / read of Doan's
Kidney Pills and got some at the Ope-
lousas Drug Co, and they helped me
quick. A few boxes cured me en-
tirely of this trouble. The cure has
proven lasting and it is two years
since had this trouble
Soc at all dealers. Fcsta.-Mi1bnrn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-08-10

September IA, 1918, to fill the yaean-
cy in the p~ostoffice at Port Barre
caused by the resignation of Charles
O. Dejean. The compensation If the
postmaster at that place for the last
fiscal year was $500. Applicants for
the position must have reached their
twenty-first birthday by the date of
the examination with the exception
Of such states where women are de-
clared to be full age for all purposes
at eighteen years. Applicants for
this position must reside within the
territory supplied by the postoffice.
The examination is open to all citi-
zens of the United States who can
comply with the requirements. Ap-
plication blanks, Form 1853, and full
information can be secured from the
postmaster at the place of vacancy
from the United States civil SER
Vice commission, Washington, D. G.
Application should be properly exc
cuted and filed with the commission
al Washington at the earliest posi-
BE date.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-08-10

Red Cross work in this bureau; of
taking up and discussing the proper
organization of the Woman's work
in the chapters; of discussing fully
the working Of the five departments
OF this bureau-surgical dressings,
hospital garments, knitted articles,
refugee clothing and reclamation; of
discussing future work-what is ex-
pected Of the Division and Of the
Chapters, and hcv we are going to
meet tao situit Il, and of con s44er-
ing and discussing the question of al
lotments."
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-08-10
HOME SERVICE COMMITTEE
FORMALLY ORGANIZED

The Home Service Committee,
one of the most important of Red
Cross activities, was formally organ
ICED on July 20, by Mr.. c. O. White,
Of the Development Bureau. The
following enthusiastic Red Cross
workers compose the committee:
Mrs. j. N. Brown, chairman, Wash
ington; Mesdames Matte Fielder, J.
P. Saizan, G. L. Dupre, F. G. Shute,
Leopold Dejean, B. A. Littell, Joe
Firnberg, and r. M. Littell, secretary,
all of Opelousas; Mrs. Dore, Vile
Platte; Mrs. VIM. Gardiner, Wash
ington; Mrs. Jas. Going, Washing.
ton; Mrs. H. Lowery, Morrow; Mrs.
F. o. Pavy, Leonville; Mrs. A. w.
Krotz, Krotz, Springs; Miss Mary
Lastrapes, Arnaudville; NJ r s.
w. J. Boudreaux, Sunset; Mrs. R. o.
Marsh, Port Barre.
DR.. r. M. Littell is the physician.
The office is in the fedearal build
ing and is open on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays from 10 a. m. to
- and from 8 p. m. to 5 p. m.
The following ladies will be in
charge on the days mentioned:
Monday-Mrs. Fielder and Mrs. B.
A. Littell.
Wednesday-Mrs. G. L. Dupre and
Mrs. j. P. Saizan.
Friday-Mrs. ]. N. Brown and Mrs.
F. c. shute.
These ladies will answer all ques-
and give all necessary informa-
ton to those who apply to them.
This committee will meet once a
The work of this committee is re-
with especial favor by the
army officers as it tends to sustain
he morale Of our fighting men by
to maintain the morale of
he families at home, keeping them
n good spirits, health and comport.
The st, Landry Home Service
with such able and earn
.st workers, is destined to become
me of the most effective in this new
feld of endeavor.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-08-10
MORE ST. LANDRlANs TO
TAKE SPECIAL TRAINING
T~hirty-three Young Men to Entrain
for Different Universities
on August IA and is

Volunteers to be sent to Louisi
nj State University on August Is:
Anthony Fux, Opelousas; Walter A.
Sanders, 0pelousas; RENT Niece.
ut. 8, Church Point; Albert L. Page,
Ennice;; Robert sibbilIe, Sunset;
William W. Dupre, Opelousas; viii
liam J. B. Fowler, Eunice; Ottie Nc
Kinley Hicks, Meta; Eddie Shamp,
Melville; Benjamin S. Haw, Morrow
William Naeol, Eunice, James Alex
Carter, Palmetto; Howard Pedigo,
Funice. These men must report to
the local board at Ope1ousas, at 4
p. n. August IA.
Volunteers to be sent to Tulane
University on Augustus:
Clinton A. M%ernhinveg, Opelousas:
Floyd I. Carson, Opelousas; NJ. Diet
lein, Opelousas; Lester A. Roberts,
Opelousas; Charles NJ. Thompson.
O~pelousas; Dwight Lyman ThisthIe-
waite, Washington; Soule Guillory.
Eunice; Newell Delbert Stephens,
Eunice: George r. Jones, Melville:
Goldia H. Blair, Eunice; Adolphe Ed
ward Carriere, Washington; Mark
Budden, Palmetto. These men Lust
report to the l,eal b341d at opeleu-
sas, at 4 p. IN. August Il
Volunteers to be sen to the Ala
bama Polytechnic Institute on August
IA:
Alfred B. Horaist, Sunset; Al
phonse Clary, opelousas; samuel D.
Guidry, Sunset; Leo Larcade, opelou-
sas; Charles Quincy, Melville; Err
nest Deshoteis, Eunice; Lawrence
Palmetto; Frank j. Pulford.
Port Barre. These men must report
o the local board at Opelousas at 4
p. m. August Is.