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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
MARINES HAVE HAD
278 CASUAL TIES
Total List Since Brigade Has
Been in France.
MOST WE'RE IN ONE COMPANY
Ii Lost 21 Killed And 140 Wounded
Out Of $50 Men-TWo Captains
And Six Lieutenants Reported
Among Those Hurt.

Washington.-The total losses of
the brigade of marines with the Amer
lean Expeditionary Force in France
so far reported was announced by
MajorlGeneral Barnett, commandant
of the corps, as 278, divided as fol-
lows: Killed in action, %; died from
wounds, 10; died from accidents, 2;
wounded in action, pa.
All the dead are enlisted men, but
eight officers-two captains and six
lieutenants-were among the wounded.
Five of the enlisted men were slightly
wounded, but General Barnett's state
ment did not show whether the officers
and other men were severely or slight
ly hurt.
Most of the casualties were IN one
company, which, General Barnett said,
lost total of 2i men killed and 14O
wounded out Of personnel Of ESQ. The
dates on which the marines were
killed and wounded were not made
public, nor was it indicated what part
of the line the SOLDIERS of the sea"
are holding or in what actions they
have participated. Such information
is withheld for military reasons. It
is known, however, that the marines
have been holding front-line trench
sector for several weeks, having been
moved up to the battle line after doing
police duty along the American lines
of communication since they first went
to France with the vanguard Of Cen
eraI Pershing's forces last summer.
This list is the first Marine Corps
casualty list made public, and includ-
ed all names reported up to April %.
Since the marines are considered an
integral part Of the army in France,
officials of the corps had expected
their casualties to be included in those
of the army announced by the War
Department. Inquiry, however, de-
veloped that such was not the case,
and the compiling of complete list
was ordered by General Barnett. It
was regarded as probable that some
of the names just announced had pre-
viously been issued by the War De-
partment in the regular army lists
made public daily. Considering tie
length of time the marines have been
on the fighting lire, the casualties
were regarded as comparatively small.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
FOREIGN

MIR. Bonar Law introduced the Brit
tsn budget in the house Of commons
calling for an expenditure of SD, $780,
$4,000, of which he expected $4,210,-
100000 to be raised from revenue,
leaving $10,650, ,735,G00 to be covered
by borrowing. Germany's daily expen-
,diture, he said, was $31,250,0O0, prac-
tically the same as the British. Ameri-
cas- loans to the allies, he added, left
Great Britain free to bear her own
burden. -
The House of Commons will be asked
to consider the British war budget for
the ensuing II months, which is esti-
mated by financial writer's at $15,000,-
OO0.
British dye makers at Huddersfield
have surpassed the Germans in re-
search and discovery since the latter
quit making commercial chemicals.
The Irish Nationa!ists united stand
against conscliption is causing worry
in Great Britain. The priests will
pledge their people 20 resist The draft.
Germans are rapidly moving on Pet
rograd and yiburg Is likely to fall soon.
The Car, 1t Is hciiercd, will not be
tried BY the EC!&herlii.
According 10 at1 a;.ici&i announce
rcnt at Geneva HE neutrality OF
Switzerland WAS yi.:;a:ed ESQ times up
1, fba pp1 nj IHi;l.;!fV
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
SPORTING

The Minnesota Boxing Commission
aas approved a ten round fight between
Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, the prin-
cipals agreeing to take their share of
The receipts in Liberty Bonds and the
promoter to give 1919 per cent. of the
gross receipts to the Red Cross or the
War Recreation Fund and 25 per cent.
Of fight picture money to the War Rec
reation Fund.
University of Pennsylvania crews
scored double victory over Annapolis
midshipmen in opening event Of east
ern rowing season.
A Washington high school pitcher
named .Herpsberger, who recently
nung up 81 strikeouts in nine inning
game, will be given a trial by Clark
Griffith. Herpsberger Is only seven
teen years old.
In spite Of the heavy drain which
the war has put on Canada efforts are
being made to revive the Canadian
League, which was disbanded In 1915.
Augie Kieckhefer retained his title
Of champion three cushion billiardist
by defeating the challenger, Pierre
Maupome, $50 to 145.
The baseball team of the Northwest
srn University boasts of three finger
ed southpaw. The coach Of the nine
oraGirts that he will he a second edi-
ion of Mordecai Brown.
Johnny King, former star catcher
IF the Cubs, is helping to coach the
soldier teams at Camp Funston.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
WASNEWGTCN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

President Wilson's opposition kills
Chamberlain bill to try spies and trai-
tors here by court martial. The meas
ure would have included the United
Safes in the "war zone"
|apt. Alfred Heurtaux, ace from
Irancc, declares the United States will
&:l the war in the air. Here your
Toys fly upside down just for fun"
The war council Of the American
Red Cross made contributions OF ST.
100000 for Armenian relief.
Impatience is being manifested by
HE house over the Eenate's delay in
iis!tosing Of the Burnett alien Stacker
DILL.
The navy appropriation bill, carry
my almost $1,500000000, was passed
~ the house without / dissenting vote
Ii increases the naval personnel $4,000
and the Marine Corps $500.
President Wilson's proclamation
placing alien women under the same
restrictions as men prohibits them
from entering Washington.
Charles NJ. Schwab appeared before
the War Board and settled the three
weeks steel controversy by getting pri-
Drity for ships over the railroads. He
will move Offices to Philadelphia to di-
rect shipbuilding from there.
President Wilson burns his left hand
severely on hot exhaust pipe while
taking trip in a British war tank that
is being exhibited in Washington to
aid the Liberty Loan.
President Wilson signed the women
enemy alien BILL.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
SHIP LOSS REPORT MONTHLY.
British Decide To Abandon The Week
ly Bulletin.

London. The Admiralty has an
nounced the cessation of the weekly
return of shipping losses and the sub.
stitution of monthly report on the
Thursday following the 21st Of each
month.
A table issued gives the losses Of
British, Allied and neutral tonnage
due to enemy action and marine risk
Ince the beginning of 1917. The losses
for the quarter ending in March, 1917,
were: British, 911,940, and Allied and
neutral, 1,s19,273. For the quarter
ending in June: British 1861, ,370, and
Allied and neutral, 22SS,9S4 For the
quarter ending September: British,
952G32, Ga+ Allied and neutral, 1,494 !.
473. For the quarter ending in De
cember: British. 7S2.8SO, and Allied
and neutral, 1,272,S43.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
-......,..-.=1saxzAka

American newspaper publishers
meeting III New York, demand the re
peal Of the new zone postal law, cifcc
tive July /, and declare its operation
will cut down the size and circulation
of nearly all newspapers as well a;
hamper the government in war wort
through Il decreased publicity.
The Connecticut branch of the Ger
man-American Alliance has dissolved.
More than 100000 boys between Il
and 20 have enrolled in six states fol
farm work during the summer.
A large iron ore sinetcr will be built
In New Orleans by the owners of the
great Barringer ore fields in Texas as
soon as the city gets a natural gas
supply.
San Jacinto and Hemet are reported
almost wiped out by an earthquake
which rocked southern California.
NJ Tardieu, French high commits
stoner in a speech in behalf of war or
phans, says France has lost l,3Oo'oN
men killed since the war began ah'
that as many more have been taken
prisoners by the Germans.
Mrs. Hamilton Fairfax, president o1
New York State Colonial DANES, has
asked the resignation of every PR"
German member. 1t is expected Il
group Of women who have ignored the
order will be expelled.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
GENERAL.

The senate begins fight to the fin
sh over the Overlnan bill, giving the
President almost blanket powers to
prosecute the war. mo compromise" ="
says President Wilson In a letter to
Senator Overman.
United States takes over 100000
tons Of Norwegian sailing vessels to
release steam craft for war trades
The governor of Idaho is reported to
have stated that 80 per cent. of |. W.
~. men were foreign born and 70 per
cent. can neither write nor read Eng
lish.
George Tukesbury, a private of Camp
Meade, Nd, shot himself through the
heart and died instantly. He feared
arrest for overstaying his furlough.
Miss Amy Simpson, noted singer, re-
ports German agents in South America
plotting desperately against the United
States. She has just returned from an
eight months tour Of that continent.
Mrs. Elizabeth Aston of Northum-
berland county, Pa, is considered a
champion knitter. Mrs. Aston aver
ages a pair Of socks q day.
Lieut.. Com Newton Mansfield, in
charge of recruiting for the navy, an
nounced that $4,000 men are needed.
The National Foreign Trade Council,
In session in Cincinnati, declares Amer.
lea must be ready to meet Germany in
O great struggle fer world commerce
as soon rs peace is declared
: ( cal for 1,I89 draft registrants
If grammar school education with
Same technical training was made Is
Provost Marshal General CroWder.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03

LATEST WAR BuLLETlES.
Short Chronicles OF Past Occurrences
Throughout >the Union and Our
Colonies-News From Europe
That Is Not All War News.
WAR BULLETINS

Baron -Richthofen, premier German
fighting aviator, is killed by English.
He was leader of the famous Flying
Circus"
Events along the battle line in
France and Belgium seem to be shap-
Ing themselves for resumption or the
great German offensive.
Reuters correspondent at British
headquarters in France says the Ger
mans continue TO mass troops on the
Bailleul-Neuve EgliSe line and north
around DernaHcourt. He adds that,
according to German prisoners, leaves
of absence will be resumed in the Ger
man army early in May.
During the latest attack on the ca
nal of La Bassee and Givenchy more
Germans were killed on the banks OF
he canal than at any one place since
The northern battle began. The enemy
attempted to establish positions CT the
southern side and got into Girenchy,
3ut were hurled back. At one point
The Germans raised white handker-
chiefs, and when the British fire slack
nned ITO of them came forward and
surrendered.
A big Italian army now forms the
right wing Of the allied forces in
France, according TO the announce
meat from Washington.
The Germans are reported to be
bringing some Of their heaviest bat
teries west across the Ypres-Comlnes
ranal for bombardment of Mount
hemmel, preparatory to 4 grand as
Enult on this southern bulwark or
yprcs.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
GcrElan-American War

American troops valiantly withstooG
their first real baptism Of fire, but, out
numbered twelve to one, they out
fought and whipped their German op-
ponents to a finish in the battle OF
Seicheprcy.
The Americans were in battle with
the Huns, during which the latter pen
etrated the front and took the village
Of Seicheprey, but were afterWard
driven out and pursued by the Ameri-
cans, restoring the original positions.
Berlin reports that 1873 Americans
were taken prisoner and % machine
guns captured in the action at Seiche-
prey.
Twelve hundred German storm
troops attacked the American sector
near Toui ana captured a village. The
village was recaptured and the Ameri-
tan line restored virtually intact. Two
German airplanes were brought down.
The Germans suffered heavy casual
ties.
General Pershing reports how a de-
tachment of American engineers dug
themselves in and heroically held
subsector against terrific German as
saults in a three day battle.
An increase from 10000 to 75,500 in
the personnel of the Marine Corps is
unanimously agreed upon by the House
Naval Affairs Committee.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
DRIVE RENEWED
DUTCH MAY BREAK

After three weeks of preparation in
: the Somme, during which time they
launched an offensive in Flanders, the
Germans have resumed their hammer
ing at the front door Of Amiens. For
days there has been heavy artillery
firing along the northern sectors Of
the Somme salient, and finally the Ger
man infantry began their attempts
to advance on the line passing Villers-
Bretonneaux, Hangard Hailles and
Castel. The first attacks were re-
pulled, but subsequent attacks, en-
tered about Villers-Bretonneux have
caused British withdrawal from this
village, according to report from
Field Marshal Haig. This marks a
German gain of about a mile.
Vil1ers-Bretonneux Is about II miles
directly east of Amiens and Is on the
northern end of the latest fighting
front It is situated between the
Somme and Luce Rivers, and, while
it is fanked on the south by low-lying
ground, it is backed by rolling hills
to the west and northwest.
The fighting on the rest Of the front
where the Germans have resumed
their drive toward the Allied base OF
supplies in Northern France has not,
so far as known, resulted in any not
able retirements on the part of the
Allies. The German official report is
sued was silent as to events in this
sector of the front.
An attack on this particular part OF
the line In the SonGme region had been
expected, and 1t is probable that prep
arations to meet it had ben made. The
British line held in this region during
the last days of the initial drive, while
the Germans were able to forge ahead
south until they reached the village
of Castel, about three miles from the
railroad running to Paris from
Amiens. Recently French counter
offensive at CasteI won back consid-
cradle ground, and it was evident that
unless the line further north could be
advanced materially the Germans had
little chance to make important gains
in their operations to the south of
Amiens.
This new drive has been made at
the same time that another blow has
been struck at the British and French
lines northwest of Ypres. Savag.
fighting is reported at various points
along the line from Bailleul to Mer-
Vile, and Berlin claims that heights
to the northeast Of ~Bailleul have been
stormed. Coincidert with these at
tacks, there have been assaults on the
British forces near Bethune, along the
Lave River, but these have been re-
pulsed.
The situation between Germany and
Holland is still obscure. It has been
reported that a virtual ultimatum was
delivered to The Netherlands govern
ment by Berlin, but this Is rot as yet
known to be a fact Dispatches from
The Hague insist that Holland will not
depart from her attitude Of neutrality.
An unofficial report says that the
Dutch Minister has eft for The Hague
and that the German Minister has
started for Berlin.
Congress, which has been consider
ing a declaration of state of war
with Bulgaria and Turkey, probably
will not take any action in the face of
opposition on the part Of President
Wilson. 1t is said that the safety OF
Americans in both countries has
caused the President to indicate that
hostilities should not be declared at
the present time.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
WOUNDED MEN
FOUND IN DUGOUT
American Heroes of the Battle
of Seicheprey.
DUG0UT SMASHED BY SHELL
New Haven Boy One OF 15o Americans
Who Were Surrounded BY 800 Ger
mans, But The French Came
To Their Assistance.

American Army in France-Two
American soldiers, wounded in the en-.
gagement around Seicheprey Satur-
aay, were found alive In a dugout in
No Mans Land. The dugout had been
badly smashed by German shelfire.
and how the men managed to keep
alive in the rain and mud and under
| continuous German bombardments,
| physicians say, is little short Of mirac-
| alous.
Another soldier, Raymond Demun-
sky, of New Haven, c., was buried
alive for three days, when he crawled
10 the surface. Demunsky was born
| In Russia, but had been naturalized.
He was found by American Red Cross
Btretcher-bearers, who went out into
No Mans Land this morning. The
Germans fired on the Red Cross flag.
but the stretcher-bearers kept waving
| 1t and the enemy fire stopped.
The American troops in the Seiche-
prey fight, additional details show,
were outnumbered, in some instances
to 1. The latest advices are that the
| American casualties are much under
| the first estimates.
! Edward jacques, New Haven boy,
told the correspondent he was one OF
hundred and fifty Americans who
at one time were almost surrounded
by at least 800 Germans. French
troops came to their assistance, said
Jacques, who added:
"We got on fine with the French
men, They had been training us, so
1t seemed like they were our own fel.
lows. We certainly made 1t hot for
the Germans"
Sergt. John A Dickman, formerly a
printer of Somerville, Mass, and who
Is now wounded In a hospital, told a
remarkable story. He and his men
had charge of two Stokes guns. They
were isolated for II minutes in an
enemy barrage and were unable to
signal the American lines. Dickman
was wounded, but kept pouring hot
fire into the German attacking waves
and broke up the formation. He and
his men retired only when their guns
became jammed.
"Machine-gun" Parker, who manned
gun by himself, was asked by his
superior officer at one stage of the en-
gagement whether he could hold the
line. He replied that he could, unless
killed, and he did.
Father William J. Farrell, Of West
Newton, Mass, regimental chaplain,
proved such good fighter that high
officer offered him commission in his
command. Father Farrell went to the
assistance of a battery when four OF
the American gunners were killed,
carrying up ammunition and helped
the crew to keep the gun working. He
was wounded slightly.
Raymond Connor, of New Haven, a
sanitary squad runner, was another
hero. He was one Of eight men cap
tured by the Germans who escaped
and went to Seicheprey. They took
charge of the first-aid station there
until a doctor arrived. Connor then
went to the rear and organized new
squad. returned to the front and was
wounded.
Propaganda balloons, which have
been falling on the American lines
since Tuesday, indicate that the Ger
mans are still trying to undermine the
French morale. The pamphlets dropped
contain cartoons, poems and articles
ell aimed against England and the
English.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
The Advance In the S1r7rin1g

It is a well known fact
that men of courage, men
with Drawn and nerve to
chuck the line" and go
"over-the-top" have rich
red blood coursing through
their veins. The nerves
are fed on the red blood
corpuscles, so when you
feel tired; worn out before
the day is half over, when
pimples show on neck or
face, it's the danger signal,
and it is time to repair the
blood cells.
In the spring is the best
time to take stock of ones
condition. If the blood is
thin and watery, face pale
or pimply, and one is gener-
ally weak, tired and listless,
a spring tonic should be
taken. One that will do the
spring house cleaning, an
old-fashioned herbalremedy
that was used by every
body nearly so years ago,
is still safe and sane be-
cause il contains no alcohol
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
AIRCRAFT JOB TO j. D. RYAN.

Railroad Magnate Given Full Power
To Speed Production.
Washington. - Direction of the
army's great aircraft program has
been placed in the hands of civilian,
John D. Ryan, copper magnate, rail-
road man and anancier. Secretary
Baker announced the step, disclosing
at the same time reorganization of
the Signal Corps, under which the
aviation section is virtually divorced
from the corps proper, heretofoer su-
preme on all questions. With actual
production turned over to civilian
division headed by Mr.. Ryan, Brig
Gen. William L. Kenly is made chief
Of a new division OF military aero
nautics, to control training of aviators
and military use of aircraft.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
KAISER DEFIANT, AS EVER.
Says People Who Wish To Destroy
"Germans Digging Own Graves"

Amsterdam.-"The people who wish
to destroy US are digging their own
graves" said Emperor William, as
quoted in an interview by Karl Ros-
ner, which the Dusseldorf Anzeiger
publishes.
The Emperor, who was commenting
on the large amount subscribed to the
new war loan, said further:
"Our victories in the field and the
victories of the Germans at home
must make those over yonder realize
that we cannot be subdued by arms
and economic isolation"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
U. S. WILL STAND BY GREECE.
President Sends Assurance Through
Minister Droppers.

Washington.-President Wilson has
assured the Greek people that the
United States Is determined to give Its
fullest measure Of support to Greece,
and that the country's rights shall be
preserved in any final peace negotia-
tons. The Presidents attitude be-
came known when the State Depart.
met gave out the text Of statement
cabled to Minister Droppers at Athens,
which was given out for publication
in the Greek capital.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03
PAPER SHORTAGE FEARED.
Publishers Urge Prohibition OF News.
print Exports.

New York.-Prohibition of exports
of news print paper for the period Of
the war was urged upon the Govern
ment by the American Newspaper
Publishers Association, in annual con-
yention here. The measure was ad-
vocated as necessary to prevent pa
Der shortage which, it was claimed,
would curtail the publishing indus
try and be harmful! to the public inter-
est" The convention also went on
record requesting the Canadian Gov
ernment to restrict exports of news
print paper to Allied countries.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03

narcotic It Blood root Golden Seal root Oregon Grape
root Queens Stone root Black Cherry with
pvcerne and made into LIQUID tablets This blood tonic first
but out by form and since then has been sold
by million bottles Pierces Golden Medical Discovery II druggist
does no keep tablet FORM send sixty cents to Dr. Plerces In
vaits Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, n. Y:
naturally. They help Nature to do her
wo They mildly but thoroughly the whole system Re-
lateis tooI The
Thsro purely vegetable perfectly harmless liver pill the smallest, easiest, and
take
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-05-03

q This illustration tells its own story. We
would not pay out good money for it unless
we meant exactly what it says
81 We are in this community Tor honest
business. Large stock Of diamonds, watches.
silverware, pins, rings, etc.
>. l.. SWITZEE, JEWELER
StaultOn, va.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-30

here and knows its policy and sys-
tenn thoroly.
Ben. ]. Smith will be superin-
tendent of service with crew of
efficient mechanics working under
him. The best Of shop equipment
has been purchased and installed.
The business has been built OF
service and today the firm en-
ploys 81 persons in its Tacoma
headquarters. Efficient represen-
tation and attention to customers
has had its effect, says Mr.. Ken
nedy, and the new branch will be
conducted along the same perma-
nent lines that have been the
foundation of the Tacoma success.
1--WE are fairly we'll acquainted
in Lewis county" said Mr.. Ken
nedy, "for we have sold many
Saudebakers there during the last
two years. The cooperation shown
by the business men of Lewis
county and the kindly feeling ex-
pressed makes us feel that the
opening of the new territory will
be satisfactory not only from a
business sense, but thru the new
connections We will form.