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The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
LITTLE ROCK LETTER
(By Clio Harper.)

Little Rock, Jan. 1.-The Kaiser
is half lunatic and half criminal is
the conclusion of an indictment
against the Mad Mullah of Potsdam,
by Crawford Vaughan, ex-premier of
South Australia, in an address in
Little Rock last Friday night. His
arraignment of Wilhelm II was most
terrific, and his declaration that the
Hohenzollern will be the most desc
Grated man In all history met with
hearty approval oh the part of his
auditors.
In this connection a curious coin
cidence. or prophecy, was made
known by Little Rock bible student
this week that seems to point to
the kaiser as the beast" of Reve-
lation.
Rev. 1918 reads as follows:
''Here is wisdom Let him that hath
understanding count the number of
the beast for it is the number of
a man; and his number is six hun
dred three score and six
The number of the beast is there
fore 666. There are six letters in
the word Kaiser" X is the eleven
tn letter of the alphabet, A is the
first, etc. The word. may then be
arranged as follows:
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04
RED CROSS PILE OINTMENT

.icvcs all forms of blind, bleeding
> protruding piles. Easily applied to
-,sectcd parts. furnishes prompt relief.
n convenient collapsible tubes with
Grated attachment in each pack
This and more than one hundred
!, Red Cross Remedies sold and
ran .aad orl-' ~
HARRINGTON BROS.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

The Suf. hunger strike, IS l
conservation measure, was ram
failure.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

have my money and we win declst
the, deal London Answers
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

"Yes," wired back the clerk ''But
first make sure that he is quite
dead. Will send another white boss
tomorrow"
A few hours later another telegram
came from the foreman:
Buried boss. Made sure he was
quite dead. Hit him on the head
with large shovel. Irish World.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-01-04

Youngstown, O., has 1000 women
working in steel mills.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27

Amsterdam, March 26.-American troops have taken part in counter-at- tacks against the German front near IaFere writes the military corre- spondent of the Vorwaerts, who says the attacks were repulsed. Hs adds:
 After the first surprise the enemy pressure along the entire front natur- ally is growing stronger. Threaten ing catastrophe compels the enemy to reckless action. South of the break through front he therefore is collect ing strong reserves intended for Il flank assault on our attacking army.
 Attacks of combined Allied forces yesterday against the pivot of the German front near LaFere were par ticularly heavy. These counter-at- tac<s did not find us unprepared. It testifics to the super-foresight of the German command that these attacks in which American troops certainly participated only symbolically, were not only beaten off but were thrown back on the Disc canal by an ener- getic bloW.'
 The part reported to have been played by American troops in the at- tempted relief of the British flank near LaFere Is referred to briefly by
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
LUDENDORFF HAS
 PRAISE FOR FOE
British Mistake. He Says, Was Reliance on Machinery: Germans Had
 One Nights Rest.

Amsterdam, March 27.--"A great battle has been fought and victory has been won, but nobody can foresec what will result from it, said General von Ludendorff, chief aid to Field Marshal von Hindenburg, in an inter- view with the correspondent at the front of the Tagcs Ieitung of I3er%in.
 The general praised the British for their tenacious resistance, and con tinued
 "The British believed they could rely on the strength of machinery The employ Nment of the tanks and great numbers Of machine guns is typical of their methods of warfare. v
 The German infantry; the general adds, had only one ni@ht's normal rest during five or six days of battle.
 "In u battle like thia,' he remarked
 the infantryman must risk his life not only once but continuously from trench to trench.
 In an interview published in the Nolks Zoitung of Cologne. General Ludendorr says:
 The course of the battle goes OK actly as planned and as it was hoped it would go. The infantry has main tained the spirit with which they en- tered the war in t91d and this will bring further SUrCCSScS, although the enemy is still strong and fights with uetermination. We have succeeded in chanGing the fighting from position warfare to warfare of movement, al- thou&h the uttaCker had everything
 against him and the defender had strong defensive means in his favor. Undoubtedly the British use much guns with much skill. For instance, they construct Subtcrranean cOrri- COTS starting from trenches in which machine guns are planted. Such in stallationS cannot be observed by our artillery and in foggy weather cannot be reached. Our infantry had to take all these machine gun nests, scattered everywhere over the battlefield. .'Our men advanced with great elan, so that it was difficult to follow them with tired horses and damaged carts, l,ut the spirit of the mcn is splendid. "'The preparations fur the battle meant two months of strenuous lHbor. In the beginning of February tho or- der Nus given and on the night of March 20-21 the ~tta'k was begun right to tho minute. Every thing was ready. We see the result
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
British Statement.

London. March 27.-The British announcement says:
 As a result of the enemT's at taclls yesterday afternoon and cven- ing astrde the Somme, our troops on both banks were forced back a short distance in the neigh borhood of Bray. A heavy attack made early in the night against our new line south of the Somme was repulsed after se- were fighting. At one point netLr the river the enemy forced his way into our positions. but was thrown back bv our counter-atta
 Further local fighting has rake! place also north and northeast of Al. bert but the situation on this part of the front remains unchangud.'
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
FRANCE SOUGHT JAPAN'S AID
TheophiIe Delcasse, in Own Writing, Asked Nippon to Join Allies on August 2S, 1914.

Paris, March 27-Ihtervention by Japan in the European war was solicited by France at the end of August, 1914. according to a detailed statement by M. Bernard, the histor- ian, as published today in the Excel sior.
 Theophile Delcasse took charge Of the foreign office on August 28. His first step was to draft a note to the emperor of Japan on August 28 in his own hand M, Bernard says the note was communicated to the British am nbassador The reply was that Japan's policy was entirely Oriental and that her army was not prepared for action outside that sphere.
 NJ Bernard denies, on the authority of. M. Delcasse himself, a report which has been current for long time that Japan demanded the cession of lndo- China by Trance as the price of her intervention.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
German Loss 50 Per Cent.

British Army Headquarters in France March (By the Associated Press Tho Germans last night continued their furious onslaught southwestward from Ham against the Allied defenses near Rove and Noyon, having slowed down in their patent attempt to cut through the British line further north, where such desperate resistance was offered.
 Hard fighting occurred last night about Albert Large enemy forces pushed forward toward the place but at last accounts the British were hold ing them doggedly at this possible gateway to Amiens.
 The conflict in the sector around Rove and Noyon appears to be of great importance from the many in dications that the German higher command is trying to split the Allies front there and start a rolling-ur process either way.
 From the average of casualties in the various German units, as given by the prisoners, one arrives at the con- clusion that the German emperor has lost 90 per cent. of these men since he gave the signal for the advance
 The Germans have recalled vlrtu- ally all the territory they held at the beginning of the battle of the Somme in 1916. At some places they have not retaken the old ground, but al other points they have over-stepped it somewhat
 Fresh cncUly forces were flung into the southern phase of the offensive late yesterday. These endorsements, with other picked troops, including the famous Prussian Guards, were sent forward in a dense wave against the Allied defenders. The latest re- ports from this fighting zone merely chronicle a most sanguinary struggle without indicating any change in the situation.
 The Germans had made no further
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
Advance ArOuSeS UI>rainiauS.

Moscow, March 23 (By The Asso- ciated Prcss) According to an un- confirmed report, the Ukrainian bour- seoise rada (which was responsible for the peace treaty with Russia and is opposed by the Bolshevilli rada) has officially requested Germany to stop the advance of her troops in Ukraine, as if tended to shake the confidence of the population in the government. Germany is said to have replied she was invited to restore order and could not leave until this was accomplished.
 The Austro- German forces adVanC- ing in Ukraine arc moving from both the northwest and southwest against KharkoV. q transportation center, tho character of which would isolate the south of Russia from the north. The AustrianS have occupied Inamcnka, about 150 miles southwest of kharkoN, and Konot0p, an equal distance north west of that city.
 A dispatch from DvinsE announces that German officers at q conference presided over by Field Marshal Von Hindenburg, reached d decision td continue the operations in Ukraine un- iii the BolshevilI power there had been eliminated.
 Di4patches from many points in ukraine indicate the advance of Ans tro-lcrman troops is arousing great
 Continued on Seventh Page.)
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
KAISER AND IUDENDORTF HAVE VIOLENT QUARREL,
 SWISS CITIZEN REPORTS.

Amsterdam, March 27--Em- peror William and Gen. Von Ludendorff had d violent quar- rel before the beginning of the great attack on the western front, according to a prominent Swiss who has returned to Lu- rich after some weeks in Ger many and has been interviewed by the Temps correspondent. The man is quoted as saying: '"There was much discreet talk in Berlin before the present offensive concerning violent scenes between Germany's lead CTS at general headquarters.
 Gen. von Ludendorff spoke so violently and authoritatively that the emperor, becoming very pale, arose from his chair and, pounding the table de- manded:
 General, are you or am I emperor of Germany?
 Gen. von Ludendorff replied that he was only d soldier and, more than anyone else, desired peace. He said he was con- vinced that his plans for an of fensive were capable of bring ing it about"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
French Statement.

Paris, March 27.-The French statement follows:
 'ELast evening and during the night the Germans, weakened by their heavy losses, were compelled to re- tard their efforts. The valance of the French troops, defending the ground foot by foot is beyond all praise.
 "The French are holding a Ane running through LBchelle. St. Aurin and BeauVraignes, north Of Lass1gnY, in front of the southern part ot Noyon and along the left bank of the Disc During the night the French repulscd strong reconnoitering par ties which attempted to approach their positions northwest of Noyon.
 "On the remainder Of the front there was an intermittent lombard ment."
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
BLAMES PRESIDENT tI
 FOR 'ONE-MAN' IDEA
@s.''SenatOr Jones Believes Congress
 Should Have Been Invited In
PROFITEERING RIA MP AN I
stFight For Gain So Fierce It Seems
 Universally Washington Solon De-
 clarcs--Believes People Have Not Nr Been Told the Truth.

Washington, March 27.--Faf1ure of the prosecution of the war was laid to President Wilson by Senator Jones of Washington in speech in the 7. .eenate today in which he charged that the president had shown no disposi- tion to seek the advice of congress on the great problems confronting the nation.
 ''The president ought to coordinate himself and the sooner he does it the sooner will governmental agencies be most effective,". said Senator Jones. Members of congress are ready and anxious to cooperate fully with the executive and the president should not only welcome but seek tn cir coun- sel and advice upon the great prob 7 lems which confront him, but he does not do 1t. I do not say this in any captious spirit. It is the statement of fact, most lamentable fact known to all here and regretted by all"
 Senator Jones asserted that if the president and congress co-operated as they should feeling of patriotic unity throughout the country that I fear is now lacking but which ought to exist would be created" A Profiteering Everywhere.
 Tn directing his attention to prof. iteering Senator Jones said that 1t was everywhere and the nations needs is it's common prey"
 ''The fight for gain is so fierce that it seems universal" he continued. "It
  Why is that? It Is not because we are not patriotic. We have not come to realize what we must do to win this war. The people do not know the real facts. They will not cease their race for gain and profit till they do know the urgent need for sacrifice and se1f-denial."
 Instead of the American people be- ing told the facts the senator charged they are being given misleading statern ents.
 Nothing must be said that will aid and comfort the enemy has met every suggestion of lack of progress heretofore. The time has come to stop that cry. It is the refuge of the coward and the craven or the shield of the enemys friend. No greater aid can be given Germany in this dark hour to 1ull our people into q false security"
 Senator Jones also took president Wilson to task for permitting the continued use of grain and foodstuffs in the manufacture of wine and beer and the use of transportation facili- ties for shipment of beer and wines to the detriment of the movement o. foodstuffs
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
TURNING POINT IN
 BATTLE EXPECTED
Washington Convinced British With drawal Was Part of Hai9's Cam
 Daign Program.

Washington, March 27. - Belief that the turning part of the battle in France is near at hand porvaded Washington today, and American military observers. closely following developments in the terrific struggle, center their attention on the front held by the French, anticipating 8 powerful cOunter-thrust.
 Hints in the British press that some change may be expected soon has strengthened the view here that the steady British withdrawal is part of a definite battle plan, the ultimate object of which is the launching of a great counter offensive. The most probable place for such a movement, it is believed, is from the t1anking po- sition the French held last night along the left bank of the OiSe.
 War department officials awaited confirmation from General PerSunS of British official statements that American troops were fighting S!de by side with the French and British. Nothing to show American particlpa- ton reached the war department laSf night. and General Pershins'% reports offered only details of fighting near | Nesle and NoyOn, previously reported in Associated Press dispatches.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
NO EXPECTATION or COMPE1GNE
Civilians, Not Being Removed in Fear
 of German Advance.

Paris, March 2l.-Reports current hero that the inhabitants of Com pcigne, between Paris and the battle front. were being removed is denied by tn" Petit Jornal. A large number of persons. it says, are leaving the town voluntarily to avoid violent romburdmcnt@ by eurmy airships but no order t". rvacuatc has been given.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
AMERICANS IN COUNTER-ATTACK

most of the German correspondents, but so far no mention has been made of the presence of Americans among the prisoners.
 Wilhelm Hoelcr of the Be!i.n Tage- blatt says the Americans Eow have an opportunity to find out what war really is. The Deutchc Ta2es Zci- tung says the fact that the Americans got d "sevcre lesson is especially gratifying to uS.'
 Another correspondent says the undoubted bravery of the Americans proved no match for the furor of the Teutons
 Washington, March 27.-Gen. Per shing cahled the war department early today he had nothing to re- port" so far as the American troops were concerned in the progress of the battle on the western front.
 It was said at the department that the dispatch which came from Gen. Bliss in Paris last night and which was supposed to contain some in formation of the battle was concerned entirely with the routine of the Amer ican participants in the intcr-allicd war council.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
Berlin Statement for Tuest

Berlin, via London, Marcl French divisions, brought u Noyon, were defeated at F'reni Bathancourt. Bussy was ( and we are standing on the he the north of Noyon.
 Our dispatch service has prominent share in the succd have achieved. Laboring un| they have rendered possible cI ton between units fighting ne1I another and gave the leaderI ance of being able to guide il into the desired channels. troops which carried out a gk vance from the beginning of ing without any friction and VI now coping with the traffic be front are working ceaselessly reconstruction of destroyed IT
 Since the beginning of II 93 enemy airplanes and siN balloons have been brougI Captain won Richtoften has his 67th and 6Sth aerial Lieutenant Bongartz his g Lieutenant Loerzer his 24th; Baumer his 2Sd; Lieutenant 22d, and Lieutenant Thuy his
 "The booty in guns has ind 963, and over 100 tanks ard the captured positions.
 "On the rest of the front H battles continue.
 Prom other theaters ther ing new.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
ODESSA AGAIN IN
 HANDS 0E RUSSIANS Recaptured by Soviet and Ukrain-
 ian Troops, Moscow Reports WARSHlPS IN BATTLE E
Ukrainian Bourgcoise Rada Said to Have Asked Teutons to Stop InVa- ry of Prussia.

London, March 27.--Odessa has been recaptured by the Soviet and Ukrainian troops after a bloody bat tie in which naval forces took part, says a Moscow dispatch from the semi official Russian news agency.
 Press reports say that when the Germans captured Odessa they seized two warships and large supplies of artillery, ammunition and arms. In the shipyard at NikolayeV, according to these reports, the Germans took possession of 2,500 ships including several uncompleted dreadnOughts and submarines, destrOyers and two cruisers, together with a large num- Der of merchantmen.
 The German war office on March IS announced Odessa had been en' tered by German troops
 Odessa is the most important sea- ! port of southern Russia and the ! fourth city of Russia in size.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
SHELLS RAINED LIKE HAUSTORM

London, March 27.-Four train loads of wounded officers and men from the battlefront in France reached here last night, As they were being transferred to ambulancrs crowds cheered and threw flowers.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
HUN RANKS STEEL RIDDL {. ADVANCE ON FRENCH
Paris Reports German Rush Has Been Halted All
 in Fierce Battle on Somme-Kaiser's Loss Estimated at
KAIG THANKS WILSON FOR MESSAGE

Washington, March 27.--Field Marshal Haigs reply to President Wilson's cablegram was received to- day at the White House.
 ''Your message of generous appre- citation of the steadfastness and vaIor of our soldiers in the great battle
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27

fnow raging has greatly touched us all,"' cabled the marshal. Please ac-
 cept our heartfelt thanks. One and
 all believe In the justice of our cause
 and are determined to fight on with out counting the cost until the free- dom of mankind Is safe"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27

The wounded responded smilingly to these greetings.
 ''What was it like?" was asked of one wounded man.
 "Oh, Fritz just rained shells on us like a hailstorm'' was the reply.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
Haig Calls for Resista

London, March 27.-Field Haig has issued the follow of the day, dated March 23
 ITO all ranks of the Britis France and Flanders:
 We again are at a crisis il The enemy has collected front every available divisil aiming at the destruction of ish army. We already hav| on the enemy in the course few days, @ very heavy losI French are sending troops as possible to our support.
 II feel that everyone in fully realizing how much dd on the exertions and steadd each one of us, will do his prevent the enemy from att object"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
Casualties Weaken Striking Power of Teuto
 Whose Operations Are Restricted Ale French Line e---German General Killed in 4
 tion---Enemy Claims 100 Tanks Ragged

Paris, March 27--Last night the German advan was held Up everywhere, according the official sta ment 1.-the war office today. The enemy weakened heavy losses, it adds, has been obliged to slow up efforts.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
British Repulse Attack on Somme

London March 27.-A heavy attack was made ca in the night against the new British line south of Somme. It repulsed after severe fighting the V office announces.
 In consequence of attacks yesterday afternoon a evening astride the Somme the British on both bar forced back short distance in the neghborhood Bray
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27

attacks against Bray. North bert they attacked in constc strength toward Aveluy wood. assault broke against tho Britis and recoiled ..
 North of here the situation changed. Heavy fighting oc late yesterday south of .AlEer the same time the British drC an attack north of Albert ut onvillcrs. The cnemy's gains north have been largo but the city of the defending line thus [ defeated his intention of hr through here and dividing tn, ish force.
 All the prisoners have muc| same story to tell of the sreal suffered.
 Assuming that the Gernanj employed approximately | troops against the British in tfI fensiyc on the western front, ported by correspondents at headquarters in France, a loss per cent. of that force plac German losses in the first week drive at 100000.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27
NE>&TtiItIs.

Hartford, MH"th 21.---E'orr- east fer New Britain and Yicin- fly: F:riv tonight aud Thurs day.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-27

cContinued on Seventh
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-05-19

Meaning that Mr.. Gideon Holt Is
the owner?"
you've done guessed it," admitted
the miner complacently.
He had a right to be proud Of the
team. It was a famous one even in
the North. 1t had run second for two
years in the Alaska sweepstakes 10
Macdonald's great Siberian wolf
hounds. The leader. Butch. was the
hero Of a dozen races and q hundred
savage fights.
"What in Halifax do you want with
the team?" asked Elliot, surprised.
The whole outfit must have cost a
small fortune"
"Some dust" admitted Gideon proud
ly. He winked mysteriously at Cor
don. II got . use for this team. II
anyone was to ask you"
Haven't taken the government mail
contract. have your
mot so you could notice II. I'll tell
you what I want with this team. as the
old sayin' is" Holt lowered his voice
and narrowed slyly his little beadlike
eyes. I'm going to put a crimp in
Colby Macdonald. That's what ain
to do with it."
Howl"
The miner beckoned Elliot closed
and whispered In his ear.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-05-19

body. In spite Of his terror. Of his
fiaccid will. he had to keep the faith.
He was guardian Of the bank funds.
At all costs he must protect them.
His forearm came up with a jerk.
Two shots rang out almost together.
The cashier sagged back against the
wall and slowly slid to the floor.
The guests of Mrs. Selfridge danced
well into the small hours. The Call.
fornia champagne stimulated a gayety
that was balm to her soul. She want