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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mrs. A. C. Bradham, Miss Caro-
Bradham and Miss Ida Cole spent
Monday in Sumter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
CONVENTION

Notice is given thu, the County
Democratic Convention is hereby call
ed to meet at the Court House in Man
ming, South Carolina on Monday, Nav
the 9th, 1918, at IL o'clock noon. The
Convention shall be composed of del
egates elected from the clubs in the
County, one delegate for every twen-
ty-five members and one delegate for
majority fraction thereof, based up
on the number of votes polled in the
first primary Of the preceding elec
tion year. The list of delegates GER
titled by the President and the Sec
retary of each Club shall constitute
the temporary roll of the convention.
BY order Of County Executive Com
mittee.
S. OLIVER O'BRYAN,
County Chairman.
j. M. WINDHAM,
Secretary,
Manning, S. c., April %, 1918.
--W--S-S
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Published Every Wednesday
/. I. APPELT----- Editor
F. Nj. SCOPE Business Manager
MANNING, S. c., APRIL "a, 1913
New System Boarding House. APP
ply to Mrs. Harry Steinhardt.
Mrs. Merrett Mouzon was shopping
in Sumter Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. c.. r. Sprott visited
Sumter last Monday.
Born to Dr. and Mrs. Stalnaker last
Monday night, baby girl.
Ms. John Bagnal spent Sunday with
friends in Rock Hill.
"Dud" Plyler has returned to MAN.
ming from his home in Lancaster, and
will leave Friday for Camp jackson.
Mrs. e. S. Erwin and Mrs. III.
Orvin were visitors to Sumter Mon
day.
Mrs. A. C. Bradham, Miss Caro-
Bradham and Miss Ida Cole spent
Monday in Sumter.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Oliver O'Bryan
spent Sunday at the home of Mr..
O'Bryan's father near neinaman.
Mr.. N. D. Thames spent last Sun
day in Columbia, with his daughter,
who is. in the hospital.
We call attention to the card of Mr..
E. B. Brown in this issue, who is a
candidate for clerk of court.
St. Peters Lodge No. Sd, A. +. M.
meets tonight at $3.50 o'clock. Each
member requested to attend
Mr.. G. r. Harvin went to Columbia
yesterday to consult specialist in
regard to his health.
Mrs. j. D. Gerald and son Aston,
returned Friday last from a pleasant
visit with friends in Spartanburg.
Table Board and lodging can be had
at the New System Boarding House.
Mrs. Harry Steinhardt, proprietor.
The Farmers Platform Club will
meet at the Court House Saturday
evening at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. J. II. Bomar left on Monday
for a visit with friends and relatives
in Spartanburg.
Mrs. w. M. Brockinton and Miss
Edna Brockinton spent yesterday in
Sumter.
Judge John S. Wilson has returned
from Pickens, where he has been hold
ing Court for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Moses of
sumter, spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Simon Iseman.
Miss Edna Brockinton and Mrs. G.
l.. Stabler spent last Friday in Co
lumbia.
Died last Saturday, the 18 months
Old baby girl of Judge and Mrs. j. M.
Windham. The burial was at For
eston Sunday.
Lieut.. Jim Sprott spent Sunday at
home. Lieut.. Sprott has been ordered
TO Fort Sill, where he will attend the
School of Fire. Capt. Jake Haryn is
also at Fort Sill.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mrs. j. D. Gerald and son Aston,
returned Friday last from pleasant
visit with friends in Spartanburg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mr.. N. D. Thames spent last Sun
day in Columbia, with his daughter
who is, in the hospital.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Pledging myself to abide the resuftzsII
of the Democratic primary, I offeIs
myself for reelection to the office Of
Clerk of Court for Clarendon Corinty.
j. B. CANTEY.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Ms. John Bagnal spent Sunday with
friends in Rock Hill.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

500,O00,OOO KILLED
Why not Kill More?
Flies
BY using El Vampire
(The Handy, dandy Fly
Killer) in the bellows box,
Costs only 10c, worth $1.OO.
Remember to get a box to-
day from
B. B. BREEDIN'S
Pure Food Grocery
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. r. Sprott visited
Sumter last Monday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24
WILL GO TO CAMP
JACKSON ON FRIDAY

Richard Minter Hodge,
Ransom Dudley Plyler,
Samuel Frederick Griffin
James Columbus Robinson
Joe Smith Thomas
Ralston Wright Turbeville
triendley Swepson Geddings
James Monte Flemming
Joe Freeman Boswell
John Washington Wise.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mr.. J. w. Wideman has returned
from Due West, where he had been
called to the funeral of his father, who
died there last Thursday.
For Sale-One 1917 Ford Touring
Car. In perfect condition. Apply to
F. r. Sineath at j. H. Chandler's
Clothing Store, Sumter, S. G.
Nitrate of Soda, High grade Top
Dressers and Mixed Fertilizers.
Prices right. Immediate shipment.
r. G. BAGGETT,
Manning, S. c..
Mrs. II. M. Mouzon and Mrs. S. O..
Plowden left this morning for Aiken,
where they will attend the meeting
Of the South Carolina Federation of
Women's Clubs.
Rev. Mr.. Watson of Darlington will
preach in the Manning Baptist church
Sunday morning and Sunday night,
with view of occupying the pastor
ate.
Mrs. Joseph Sprott spent yesterday
in Columbia, where she attended a
meeting of the Women's Council of
Defense. DR. Anna Howard Shaw
addressed the meeting.
Mrs. Abe Levi and little Miss Janet
Levi will leave tomorrow for New
York, where they will make their
home. They will be accompanied by
Mrs. Lewis sister and nephew, who
came South with them.
The Manning lodge of Masons, at
least several members OF this lodge,
went to Foreston last night to assist
the lodge there in comforting the
Third Degree. After the meeting a
delightful supper was served.
Mr.. Rutledge McGee, an expert
newspaper man, called on The Times
office yesterday on his way to
Georgetown. Mr.. McGee was sur
prised to see such plant as we have,
and stated that it was one of the
finest in the State.
The Harvin Motor Co., has taken
the agency for the Chalmers automo-
bile for Clarendon, and Mr.. S. /. Har-
vim left this morning for Charlotte to
bring three of these cars back, which
he will have on exhibition here tomor-
row.
For the many tokens of love and
kindness shown us during the illness
and death Of our loving husband and
father, also for the beautiful floral
offerings, we wish to express our sin
cere appreciation and thanks.
Mrs. d. II. Smith and Family.
The members of st. Peters Lodge
No. Sd A. +. M. that have aprons,
gloves, funeral rituals and all other
property of said lodge at their resi-
dences or places Of business are re-
spectfully requested to take them to
Mr.. b. B. Breedin's Store. Please at
tend to this at once as we are liable
to need them at any time.
f. l.. WOLF.
Secretary.
The contestants for the County
Four Minute Orators will speak in the
graded school auditorium here Friday
evening, beginning at eight O'Clock.
Every school in the county has been
A fresh shipment of Loaf,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mrs. Joseph Sprott spent yesterday
in Columbia, where she attended a
meeting of the Women's Council of
Defense. DR. Anna Howard Shaw
addressed the meeting.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

AS there has been some misunder-
standing about the size of the sweat
ers and socks we print the following: {:
Sleeveless Sweater
Cast on 88 stitches, loosely, knit 2,
purl for inches, and knit plain un-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Table Board and lodging can be had
at the New System Boarding House.
Mrs. Harry Steinhardt, proprietor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mrs. Merrett Mouzon was shopping
in Sumter Monday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

New System Boarding House. Ap
ply to Mrs. Harry Steinhardt.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24
RED CROSS

Clarendon county, South Carolina
Chapter, American Red Cross, shipped
the following articles to Red Cross
Bureau of Supplies, Atlanta, Ga, to-
dow
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

| This is one of the best shipments
made by this chapter and the ladies Of
| Clarendon County deserve congratula-
tions for their good work.
f. p. BURGESS,
Chairman
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

The Farmers Platform Club will
meet at the Court House Saturday
evening at o'clock.
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Notice

My land near Brewington Church
IS posted. No trcspassing of any kind
ing.
S. w. Evans.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mrs. j. Fl. Bomar left on Monday
for visit with friends and relatives
in Spartanburg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-04-24

Mrs. Abe Levi and little Miss Jane
Levi will leave tomorrow for New
York, where they will make thei
home. They will be accompanied b!
Mrs. Lewis sister and nephew, wht
came South with them.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
ElK0 BOY ON TUSCANlA
WRITES HOME

SheIift Harris received the follow
ing interesting letter from one of our
boys who Witnessed the sinking of
the Tuscania:
Mr. Joe Harris.
Dear Sir:--I just want to drop YOU
line TO let you know that ali the
Eiko boys did not go down with the
Iuscania when she was sunk They
sure hit the old boat hard, but she
did not sink for about five hours
There was two of us Elko boys on
her and both of us got off: RAYMOND
Eager and myself were on her I
know that there will be all kinds of
stories put in the papers, so | Thought
YOU would like TO hear from some one
over here. We have had a chance to
see quite bit of Ireland and Wales
ana England. This is sure a pretty
country and our little taste of war
mas made us mad and we are going
TO give the Huns hell when we get n
chance. Everything is fine and
danday over here and the people sure
treat US line and do all they can for
us. Nhen we came off the boat after
She was struck with the torpedo we
we're pretty sorry looking outfit.
some did not have any hats, some no
81" sumo uiu not nave any
thing, but the people sure got busv
and got us something warm for nc IN
eat and wear. How is everything I'm
Elko? Did you have a harr winter9
II Is sure nice and warm over here.
everything is nice and green as can
be-
Wei, Joe there is nothing much TO
write about over here as they are
pretty strict on what we write about.
so Will close, hoping this finds every
thing fine and dandy in my old home
town. | remain yours respectfully.
Private Frank T. Anderson. Elko
Nevada.
Co. i. 6 Bn. 90 Engrs. L. S. n. A..
american EXpeditionary Force in
France.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
TERRIFIC STRUGGLE FOR WORLD SUPREMACY NOW ON. %
GERMAN DIVISIONS FLOWING INTO STRUGGLE WITH
TWENTY-FIVE MORE IN RESERVE; BRITISH FALLING
BACK BEFORE ONSLAUGHT; GERMAN SHELLS ARE
DROPPING IN PARIS SIXTY-TNO MILES d TANT

ted Guns, Three Hundred Machine Guns; Haig Says the
British Calamity Fighting Still Maintain Solid Front. rs
Casualties Result German Shells Dropping In Paris Ka-
ser Is In Personal Command On West Front; German Loss
Terrible Ground Being Literally Strewn With Hun Dead;
DrOppnu of Shells In Paris Unexplained Unless Germans
Have New Invention. German War Office Says Has
Won Splendid Success; Line of Defense Broken For First
Time In History of Trench Warfare But British Falling
Back Where Necessary To Preserve Unbroken Front.
Hau Bearing Brunt of the Battle, But Has Nothing to
Report"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
NEVADA BOYS ALLOTTED
TO MILITARY CAMPS

CARSON CITY, March 22.-Ne-
vada's men in the draft army are
scattered all over the United States
in many different army posts accord.
ing TO statistics gathered and compil.
ed by Adjt.-Gcn. sullivan. BY far
the greater portion. however. is To-
Gated at Camp Lewis, American Lake.
Washington. The adjutant generals
figures show that men drafted up to
February 10 were distributed as fol-
lows:
Churchill county, Camp Lewis,
thirty-siz; Camp Dodge, Camp Funs.
ton. Camp Sherman and Camp J. E.
Johnston, one each.
Clark county: Camp Lewis, sixty
seven.
Douglas: Camp Lewis, twenty. one.
Elko: Camp Lewis. 100; Camp
Funston, three; Camp Dcvans and
Camp, Upton, one each.
Esmcralda: Camp Lewis. four
tctn; Camp Dodge, one.
Humboldt: Camp Lewis. 100: Camp
Dodgc. Camp Funston and Camp Tay-
Ior two each.
Lander: Camp Lewis, sixteen.
Lincoln: Camp Lewis, forty; Camp
Dodge. one.
Lyon: Camp Lewis. sixty.ninc:
Nv
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their trench sytems, the defensive
zone has been broken through. In
other great attacks the British.
French and Germans have been able
to bend back line, but not to strike
through the zone Of defense. Unless
the British are able to restore the
situation by counter attack. with
drawal on n wide portion of the front
may be necessary with open field
warfare.
BERLIN. March IA veritable
hell of shot and shell is being hurled
into. the allied lines in the grand
German offensive now in progress or
the western front. German force
have penetrated into the second enc
my position. capturing two villages
Vauly Vraucourt and MorChics, nc
Cording to our headquarters rcpOr,
Fierce British COuhtorattaCks have
failed and we have captured twenty
five thousand prisoners. four hun
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
WOULD CHANGE YALE TO
A SECOND WEST POINT

NEW HAVEN, March 23.-To make
Yale University a second West Point
for the period Of the war is the sug-
gestion Of President Paterson. of the
National Cash Register company. He
is opposed to Yale retaining even
two or three socalled curriculum
studies.
Latin and Greek have never made
a man." says Mr.. Paterson. "They
never will In war time IL is more
study of a practical kind that gives a
college self respect At matter of
fact. American colleges, particularly
those in the east would do well to
put more study OF practical kind in
their curriculum, even In time OF
peace"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
FlNO MANS BODY IN
WATER 3 MONTHS LATER

JACKSONVILLE, IN. March 23.-
Although tho body OF Wade Cole.
man, aged eighty, OF Riggston, nor
hero, had boon in the Illinois river
for more than three months. 70 was
fairly we'll preserved when found,
near Florence, ill lie Is supposed 20
have fallen I'm tho river last Thanks
giving Efforts 10 recover tho body
wcro futile on account Of tho ice. II
Is believed the cold water kept Il In
It's state Of preservation, which made
the Identification possible.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CUT
UP AND SMOKE "ClGS'

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 23.-IIigh
schools boys and girls ol Memphis
are not tit to help govern themselves
says superintendent 4. A. Kiucaunon.
% is all because the girls "cut up and
smoke cigarettes" A plan was being
worked out whereby the student body
would govern itself under the honor
system. Then the superintendent
found several girls smoking cigarct.
Jcs in the basement OF the building
Tie investigated a little more and dis
covered other "indiscrotions." The
rod will continue to rule in the high
school
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
Memphis BOY DECORATED
BY KING FOR BRAVERY

MEMPHIS. Tenn, March 23.-Hor.
ace II. Emery, a Memphis boy. has
been decorated by King George of
England. for distinguished war SER
vice. He was wounded in the battle
OF the Somme and was sent to hos
n.tal in London, where he has just
recovered. When restored to health
young Emery was summoned to the
kings palace, King George met him
0ud shook hands with him in real
American fashion and said:
Il am glad to meet you as an
American citizen who came to my
country as "a member Of our Canadian
troops" Then the king pinned the
medal on Emery's coat
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23

LONDON, March 23.-The follow
ing is an official statement issued BY
the war department.: Unusually
heavy fighting continued until a late
hour last night on the whole battle
fTont During the afternoon powerful
hostile attacks were delivered with a
EsE weight Of infantry, and the ar
tIEJ broke through our defensive
system west OF St. Quentin. Our
troops on this part OF the battle front
are falling back in good order across
devastated area TO prepared posi-.
tons further west Our troops on
tie northern portion of the battle
tont are holding their positions. EN-
Hsmely heavy fighting, with fresh
AsiiIe forces. is now in progress"
For the first time in the war on
as western front. since the opposing
haies established themselves in
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
GREATEST CONCENTRATION
OF MEN AND ARTILLERY
KNOWN TO HISTORY

Forty German divisions early this
morning were engaged in IN" fight.
ing. an approximate total OF $4,000
men. while afternoon reports state
that fifty German divisions were
flowing into the struggle, with tween.
ty.iiye more divisions, or an approx.
innate total Of 100000 men in reserve
or nearly 1000 900 men engaged on
the German side alone. IL is said that
if the Germans bring any more meI
up on this front they will be so nu
mcrous AS 10 interfere with their own
fupylmgnfg
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
GIRL BECOMES HEIRESS
AND WEDDING FOLLOWS

PITTSBURGH. Pa. March %
Herman G.. Meyers, q clerk in ono of
The local banks, had sweetheart i'm
Huntington. Then came the draft
and Meyers waa sent away TO camp.
Uy steady plugging he was advanced
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
NO FOUNDATION FOR REPORT
-IHAT LINE Is BROKEN

There Is no foundation for The re-
port that the British line Is broken.
on the other hand. everything indi.
Gates that the British are hcgcntinE
% solid front to tho German advance.
falling bnck wherever necessary 20
maintain this front. Thc dropping OF
shells in Paris docs not indicate q
break I'm the line considering the long
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
GERMAN TWO HUNDRED FORTY
MiLLIMETER SHELLS ARE
FALLING IN OUTSKIRTS OF PARIS

PARIS. March 23.- Since eight
o'clock this morning German two
hundred forty millimetCr shells have
been falling in the outskirts Of Paris,
as well as reaching the capital itself.
The intervals of arrival OF these
shells Is placed at about one every
quarter OF an hour. Thus Ear about
ten persons have been killed and iit.
teen wounded. Tho distance from
Paris TO the front Is over siyty-two
miles
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
HAlG STILL HAS
NOTHING TO REPORT"

Nothing from IIaiE or newspaper
correspondents this morning warrant
ed the German claim OF 5000 men
captured nor the toll Of guns claimed
ny the German war office. The Brit
ish are fighting with great Courag"
and in places are being withdrawn in
good order for purposes OF strategy.
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man tYt hundred forty millimeter
BRITISH COMMUNICATION
IN FuLL.
The gTFatest courage is being
shown by the British troops.
The communication says:
This n 9rning the enemy renewed
his aJtari great strength along
practically the whole OF the battle
front. Fierce fighting occurred in
our battle positions and is still con
tinuing.
The enemy made some progress
al certain points. At others his
troops have been thrown back by our
counter attacks.
Our losses inevitably have been
considerable. but they have not been
out OF proportion 70 the magnitude of
the battle.
From reports received from all
parts OF the battle front the Cnomy's
losses continue to BE- very heavy and
his advance everywhere has been
made at great sacrifice.
Our troops are fighting with the
greatest gallantTy. Exceptional gal
lantTy was shown by the 2ith division
in a protractCd defense at Loyerguicr
and 10y the third division. who main
tanned our positions In the nc.ghbOr-
hood OF Crui-illos and TO the north Of
that village AGAINST repeated attacks.
n very gallant fight was made by
the 5lst division i'm the ncirhbOrhuOd
Of the Bapaumc-CambTai road against
repeated attacks.
"ldouifiCatiUn obtained In the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-03-23
SPENDING OR USING

Do you money, or do you merely spend it,, The
difference in these terms is the difference between
thrift and thriftlessness. Using money means buy
ing the things you need at the time you need them
and at the lowest market price And ability to use
money only comes to those who know market cOndi
tOns. Thrifty people readers of advertising, be-
cause it keeps them informed. They know what is in
the market and where is sold to the best advantage
When you buy at the SUNSET you do so with GER
tainty that you are getting full dollars worth.
Here are few items at our regular prices:
Sunset Steel Cut Coffee, l pound .2S
CTisCO, per can, 37c $1.09 2.17
Best Creamery Butter, pound 40
Best PGtaluma Eggs dozen. .4S
l Pound Can Pure Pepper. AT
l Pound Best Green Tea ......... ........... so
l Pound A & III Soda ........ ........ 90
Lemons, dozen .. .27
Tea Garden Preserves, iar........... s....... .33
DelmOnty Preserves, jar ............... .32
WelCh's Grape Juice, quart ...... ........... .49
Red Wing Grape Juice, pint - 27
DclmOnty Said Points, can ................... 23
Light House Cleanser, can . O5
Palm Olive Soap, bar ..... ~
Creme Oil Soap bar .......... ~
Lava Soap, bar ..... 90
White Soap, case 100 bars .. 500
Yellow Soap, case 100 bars - - 539
Comb Honey, square ...... - 10
WE SELL FOR LESS
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FIRING ON PARIS
MYSTERY UNLESS
GERMANS HAVE NEW
INVENTION

LONDON. March 22.-Officfal an
nounCcmpnt Of the b0mhardmont OF
Paris must remain unexplained until
further details age received. Unless
The Germans have some new invcn-
'ion IL is not conceivable how Paris
could be under fire as the range Of
sixty miles between Paris and the
front is impossible. It is a fact, how
over. that Paris has been under fire
for the past eight hours AT the time
this dispatch was filed at four p. m.
AIR RAID REPORTED
FROM PARIS
PARIS. March % @ a. M, by Asso-
ciulod Pr"sE) Am air raid alarm has
Just been given.
LATEST BULLETIN
RECEIVED At : p. M.
BRITISH ARMY HEADQTAI
TIERS ~ FRANCE. March 2&.- Enc
Imy infantry has pushed down across
Canal De La S0mmc and has ad-
vanccd forward against position to
which British had retired. German
cavalry was seen coming up behind
the infantry. There is small doubt
that the attacking forces intended
making "a supreme effort to rupture
the British line in this sector Ger
mans this afternoon were pressing
hard on the British right flank near
Ham, while pn the northern battle
iuld there has been fighting since
yesterday about MUroy, which has
changed hands several times.
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/ LATEST REPORTS SAY KAISER
LIS Nv PERSONAL COMMAND

LONDON, March 22- Official
German statements say that the Kai-
ser Is I'm personal command on the
west front. The German war office
announces that a great success has
been won in the west.
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GERMAM loss TERRIFlc

price the Germans are paying for
their advantage. Division after di-
vision Of Huns are being thrown
against the British lines in close
formation and The consequent slaugh
ter from machine guns and artillery
Is tremendous. II g. said that tho
ground from which the British troops
have been withdrawn is literally coy
cred with German dead. British loss
os are reported as not out of proDor-
ton 10 the magnitude Of the battle.