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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
BAKER SEES YANKS GRITTY,
GAY AND EAGER FOR BATTLE
But Serious Understanding of Cause Most I'm
r.. presses War Secretary.
BY HAROLD e. BEcHTOL.
uropean Manager Of the Newspaper
Enterprise Associat:on.)

ondon, Eng, Oct. Sin an interview
at the home of General Bidd1e here in
London Secretary of War Baker give
me his impressions of the First United
States army.
Baker was just back from France.
where he spent many days with the
American fighters and watched them
in battle-the first complete American
army to take part in the war.
Serious soldiers" he called them.
Determined and efficient"
He told of incidents he had witness
ed TO illustrate their grit; their eager
ness to "have 60" at the Germans;
their gaiety: =,
He termed their morale superb
and told how they all smile-broad
American smiles. !
"eut the outstanding impression
the American soldier makes" he add
ed earnestly, "the impression I"carry
away, is one, Of a soldier who under
stands perfectly we'll the righteous
cause for which he is fghting!"
Secretary Baker made it very EN-.
phatic that the Americans splendid
spirit-their ,light-heartedness-in no
sense dullel their determination, or
their appreciation Of the serious busi-
ness. ahead He continued: =
"The transformation Of. these young
Americans, fresh from civil life, into
determined, competent units Of thor
eughly. effiGisnt'; army. in so short "a
time. is simply wonderfulf.''
He recalled seeing these Americans
when they were rockies" back home
in training camps. ,.:.
, US. Boys Apt Pupils.
Their astonishingly rapid develop
ment has been made possible by their
aptitude and intelligence; their zeal
and energy: and the whole-hearted
spirit in which they dropped every
thing else and set about to learn their
jobs in the army"
baker stood on hill and watched
their victorious advance east of St.
Mihiel.
1T was an advance by thoroughly
competent troops said Eaker Their
conduct. was magnificent ...
- illustrates Yankee Grit.
The secretary visited the hospitals
where the wounded men just back
from the firing line were being cared
for. This incident, he said, illustrates
the grit of the wounded Americans
and the solicit:ous care they receive:
when entered one hospital two
orderlies were trying to pull Off
wounded soldiers boot. A bullet mas
gone through the boot into his leg..
Don't try to pull that boot OF like
that ordered a surgeon.
"Eut the wounded man gritted his
teeth, said it didn't hurt and started to
help the orderlies get it off. -
Hurt? OF course it hurts. insist
ed the surgeon. Slit the boot clear
down the leg!' And the boot was slit. :.
Speaking of the Americans physical
fitness. Baker said:
I'm the German army and IN me
French army there are older men and
young boys; and in lesser degrees
this is true even in the British army.
But the Americans are almost all be-
tween 20 and 30-strong muscular 1ei-
lows in perfect physical TRIM
Baker talked with scores of soldiers
soldiers of practically every branch
Continued on Page TwO)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
SPANISH FLU
RECALLS OLD
GRIPPE >SEIGE
-
Present Epidemic Similar to
First Outbreak of Influenza
in 1SS9-9O.
HAS AN ANCIENT HISTORY

Washington Oct. spanish influ
enza, public health service scientists
believe, is very similar to the epi
dennis of grippe which swept the
country during the winter of 1889 and
go.
Very probably, the infection, resur
rected in Europe. and after sweeping
the war torn countries. now has ap
peared in the United States, has a
very ancient history, taking it back to
the day Of Hippocretes and Livius
more than four hundred years before
Christ.
The best means Of treatment Of in.
fluenZa cases were communicated to
the country few days ago by, SUI
geon General Blue through the Asso-
ciated Press. Now General Blue has
issued leaflet which tells some
thing about the strange malady.
1T seems probable that in 1918, as
in 1SS9-90 the earliest appearance was
in eastern Europe" it says. "By
April cases were occurring on the
western front. In Spain, according
to reports. 30 per cent of the popula-
ton wee attacked In May. The 1889
epidemic. starting in northern Europe,
also fell heavily on Spain; the present
ruler, then three years old, being one
of the first attacked in Madrid. The
king of Spain is said also to have
been attacked in the present epidemic.
The epidemic of 1918 was at its
height in Germany in June and July.
1t has appeared in practically every
section of Europe. In England the ep-
idemic prevailed II May, June and
July.
"Outbreaks have been reported from
various sections Of the United States,
,ut the spread has ',o"> ~ means
so rapid as in 500. when the disease
occurred in America almost stimuli
taneously with it's appearance in west
ern Europe. -.', ..
'The symptoms in the present cpl
dennis have been an acute onset, often
very sudden, with bodily weakness
with pains in the head, eyes, back, and
elsewhere in the body. Vomiting may
be a symptom of onset and dizziness
if frequent Chilly sensations are US
udl, anu llIC olui IAoiAA ~"
to 1O4 degrees, the pulse remaining
comparatively low. Sweating is not
infrequent. The appetite is lost, and
prostration is marked. Constipation is
the rule. Drowsiness and photophobia
are common. The fever usually lasts
fom three to five days; but relapses
are not uncommon, and complications,
particularly pulmonary, are to be fear
ed. The death rate is usually given as
extremely low; but in the latter per-
iods of an outbreak an increased num-
ber of deaths, presumably due to COM
plications, has been reported in Spain
and in the United States. Eesides
bronchitis and pneumonia, inflamma-
ton OF the middle ear and cardiac
weakness may follow the disease.
"The short course Of the fever CAL
ways less than seven days. in uncOm-
plicated influenza islan aid in diagno-
sis. All ages are attacked. young ac-
tive adults being especially suscept-
ible. In Germany there has been such
a preponderance of cases among the
young that it is supposed that the
1889 epidemic conferred an immunity
on most of those at present over 30
years of age. This has not been OBJ
served elsewhere
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
IN
Nd. PLANT MAY
BE HUN ACT

Washington, Oct S-Evidence tend
ing to show that the explosion in the
P. A. Gillespie plant at Morgans, N. j.,
last week was caused by enemy
agents has been discovered by gov
ernment operatives in letter predict
ing the explosion Friday, signed
"Heine" and addressed to a man in
Sonora, Mexico.
Agents of the department of Justice
are Investigating. but they question
the genuineness of the letter picked up
in a railroad station in New Jersey
town a-Ee
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
SIX LOST WHEN
STEAMERS COLLIDE

Washington, Oct S.-The American
steamer Westgate. of the naval over
seas transportation service has been
sunk at sea with the loss of six men,
bers of her crew in collision with the
steamer American.
A dispatch to the navy department
said the sinking occurred about 500
miles off the Atlantic coast 1t was
of $500 tons gross.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
FRENCH AND BRITISH CONTINUE
TO HAMMER GERMAN LINES;
ALLIES HAVE CROSSED AISNE
(By Associated Press.)

While Field Marshal Hag attacking 2o-mie north
northward toward the line despite strong
resistance The French reached the uncure of the
Suppe Ane rivers and forced their into large
towns the Middle suippe. -:
at the railway junction Of Bohis and railway lines running north
Successful continuation Rheims
is menacing the security Of the Germans Loan massif.
After capturing Berry Bac the French fighting their
suppe Progress nohWard these TOWNS would outaank
both the Champagne and aon positions by the Ger
pas have the & hold on the SRps made
On the north the Belgian and British maintained
and the Germans continue to withdraw from the
Between suippe the the French pressing
Large reported behind the German lines the
Sc @ Of @ a s snd the bud town
CROSS AlsNE.
at bay Of the suppe and have been
with all day. III
sy Xave n the flank on the
so In the
Ae has been crossed at the whole village on the
north side of the river SS2E B III hi1s; the
With the American RIGA Army Oct h;s was s
etas been forest It
fought their way pRGSRss seSEH 81 R f22E R2 SsF%in "e
morning. o the between and
tory progress being In successful local operations
Mont Brehen Beaureauvo this front yesterday
than taken by American and English troops
T' attack was 1edSos %sef1sa Ss eefs9 SiysEs"
Amsterdam Oct. 8-The evacuation Of the Belgian coast
region by the German continuing The telephone lines
frontier and the coast being taken down yese
av and today material Knocke the Dutch
border have factories have been under
mined in preparation for their quick destruction ~.
FALLS IN AERIAL BATTLE "|~-
Paris oct sRoand Garros who wss reported missing
inc an aerial He with patrol Saturday
morning and became engaged in fight with squadron
ITALIAN ACE KILLED.
Amsterdam Oct 8Iieut. Remy of the German army who
claimed victories has been killed. according to the Lokal
AnZeger.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
EMMONS COUNTY
GRAND JURY IN
SESSION TODAY

Linton, \. D., Oct. S.-The Emmons
county grand jury assembled by Judge
W. l.. Nuessle convenes here today to
investigate the HaZelton riots in which
Mrs. E. l.. Perras was killed some time
ago and to look into other matters
which may be brought to its atten-
ton. Much interest attaches to the
deliberations of this body, and some
unexpected developments are hint
ed at
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
GERMANS SEEK
TANK SILENCER
Moving Forts and Airplanes
Wreck Machine Guns.
lRx Newsnaner Enternrise Ass,n.l

(By Newspaper Enternrse Ass'n.)
London, Ing, Oct. S.-Ihe Germans
are frantlcally searching Tor an anti
dOte to the tanks.
The allied tanks, combined with air
planes, have proved to- be an intldote
to the German machine guns.
Permanently on the defensive, the
Importance of the machine gun to Ger
many has more than doubled since
Foch grabbed the Initiative for keeps.
AND NEVER IN THE WAR HAVE
THE MACHINE GUNS BEEN OF 81
LITTLE USE TO THE GERMANS!
Both fliers and tank fighters have
been trained in devices and codes by
(which the exact locations of machine
gun nests were accurately pointed out
by the airplanes. IT,.
The success of this development ac-
counts in large measure for the huge
captures of machine guns and the re-
markably low allied casualties since
the Germans were first hurled back
on the Marne in July. \
So far the Germans have tried three
principal plans to stop the tanks:
discrimination. But inundation
can be carried out only in. certain ia
vorable spots. Water is not always at
hand, and the character of the ground
will not permit flooding in many
cases.
Second d-Tank traps These consist
of big holes in the ground, covered
with sticks and dirt to conceal them.
But special corps of engineers have
quickly located these and the tanks
we're guided around them.
1 Third-Tank mines. These consist
! of planted" mines connected by
cables The mines are supposed to ex-
plode when the tanks hit the cables.
But the cables have been cut by en-
gineers.
The anti-tank guns have proved a
failure And in general artillery work
in the recent British offensive the Ger
mans have been licked to frazzle. 1t
is officially stated that the British
counter-battery work in this offensive
has resulted in the destruction of ten
times as many guns as the British lost.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
WILSON ASKS GERMANY'S MEANING
BULGARIA OUT-WE'LL FIGHT {. s<%a#
- HARDER" SAYS NEWTON BAKER
Bv Harold f. Bechtol.

~r" .5& BY Harold E. BechtOl.sss#$ &sas-
European Manager of the Newspaper Enterprise ASSN
,-z t~%s London England.
Secretary of War Baker, just returned from the 'front.'
said to recently: ~. @#S -:
Developments I'M the Balkans will not affect Americas
military plans in the least Withdrawal of Bulgaria from
the war will slacken efforts lessen
program for the complete overthrow Of German tarsnl
Rather we shall quicken efforts to make the final
blow stronger bring the end the that the world
may be again at peace" .@ asa& %'T
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
KENTUCKY is DEAD,

Richmond, Ky. Oct S.-James B.
McCreary, twice, governor of Ken
lucky, six years representative of
his state in the United States senate,
and for several consecutive terms a
MEMBER of the lower house of con-
gress. died today after srief Illness
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
SUITS POSTPONED.

Washington, Oct S.-All antitrust
suits. with the exception of the U. s.
Steel corporation. have been post
poned from consideration, as applied
for by the department of justice.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
SPANISH FLU"
MAY CLOSE
MINI. SCHOOLS

st. Paul, Oct S.-The state board of
health met here today to consider the
advisability of closing schools through
out the state to prevent the spread Of
Spanish Influenza
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
$4,000 CASES IN SOUTH.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. S.-Spanish influ-
enza which started in the east month
ago now has spread throughout the
south despite drastic efforts of the
health authorities. Reports show more
than $4,000 cases among civilians.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
REDUCE TAX.

1 Washington, Oct. S.-Resuming re-
vision Of the war revenue bill today
the senate finance committee consid-
cred the beverage section and reduced
the tax of $500 per gallon distilled
spirits used for beverage purposes as
provided in the house bill to $6.40 per
gallon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
PRESIDENT UNWILLING TO.
REPLY TO NOTE UNTIL HE
UNDERSTANDS ITS TENOR

the German that before the United
armsce German troops must be withdrawn invaded
territory He asked Chancellor whether he
ed the German people the authorities of the empire who
NOT REPLY BUT INQUIRY
Germany asked whether accepts the aS DOWN
by the president his address January
transmitted by Secretary Lansing through
the Swiss legation.
The text of the message as follows: >> ~.
Sir have the honor acknowledge of the presi
To- h the
president to direct you to make the following communication to
WANTS TO KNOW MEANING.
and % o ce9 t the M of the
interests involved require the
of the United States deems him
sell OF the exact meaning OF the note OF the imperial chancellor
ARE TERMS ACCEPTED.
DOes the imperial chancellor the imperial
ernment accepts the terms of the president down the
his subsequent and that his negotiations
would be only for the of details for the carrying
"wth regard to armsce the president feels bound to
the with which the States associated
Central Powers their soils.
ASKS WHO is REPRESENTED.
he president that he is justified in asking whether
of the far the war
" renewed ASSURANCES RoSERT hsH fScs's'
OPPOSE PEACE. "@ \
London, Oct 8-The Fatheand partv is orpanznp move
ment to oppose Pr Maximian's peace plans.
AGAINST HUMIL1ATING PEACE
on we as and - Is enc ~ q ma
against humiatng Dr. Bernard Dernberg
egn minister of the colonies declared statement today
Rejects TWO POINTS.
Copenhagen Oct 8The Lokal Anzeger of Berlin saws two
OF President Wilson's points must be considered reectedthe
separation of AaceLorrane and the constitution
OF an independent Poland Of Prussian Poland
ABSOLUTE VICTORY. ..v
Rome, Oct. 8.We must have absolute victory Anv kind
of negotiations than even inadmissable
The words of President Wilson Immediately after the reec
ton of Austrian proposals the Epocha in
large type summarizing the attitude allies toward the
The Epoca adds that President answered in
September the peace trap by the enemy.
DERNBERG SPEAKS.
. Amsterdam, Oct 8-"Presdent Wilson's fourteen old
five points be accepted by and
without humiliation Germany" Dr. Denberg said eve shall
not accept unjust or humiiaing peace' &.@
HAVE NO CHOICE. -@Ef
Amsterda O 8As part Of the troops evacuating would
have choose between flight evacuation occurs
instructions have been given to in civilian
clothes. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-08
CAMP GRANT. T.. =.
COMMANDER
FOUND DEAD

Camp Grant, Ill.,, Oct. 9.-Col. Hage-
dorm. acting commander OF Camp
Grant, was found dead in his quarters
at the camp this morning. Rumors
that he committed suicide are not
confirmed. At camp headquarters it
was announced Col. Hagedorn was
found dead at breakfast time.
"The cause Of his death was due no
doubt to work. and nervous strain due
to the hard work of the camp and the
spread of epidemic announced Col.
Cassell who becomes active. COM
mander of the camp.
Col. Charles b. Hadgedon, acting
commander of Camp Grant, committed
suicide in his quarters last night. His
body with pistol wound in his head
was found in his bet at this morning.
BUY ". S. S..
.aq CHiLDS EPI-EMlC.
Buenos Ayres, Oct. S.-The medical
department is alarmed by the persist
ent spread of an unidentified epidemic
among children in Catamerica prov
ince. In month 100 children have
died out of total population of 1O,-
900. t.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-18

The Travellers Aid society under the supervision of the local war camp community service has assigned Mrs Frances Slater Palmer to duty at the New London union station to direct people arriving in New London where to find suitable lodgings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-18
HERBERT BUCHANAN COMMITS
 SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
Tad Been in Nervous and Despondent
 State For Some Time.

Herbert Buchanan of Sixth street committed suicide late Wednesday aft ernoon in the woods just off Boswell avenue near St. Joseph's cemetery by shooting himself with a revolver.
 MT. Buchanan has just returned from a trip to Hartford and Springfield and left the house with the intention of taking walk. He has been in a ner. yous state for some time and despon- dency is thought to be the reason of his suicide
 The first that was known of the shooting was that a woman in the vii cinity of the cemetery telephoned the police that a man had shot himself Officer John Casey was sent to the scene of the shooting and found Mr. Buchanan lying on the ground with a revolver and bullet wound in his head Medical Examiner Gildersleeve was called and viewed the body, giving Undertakers Cumings and Ring per- mission to remove it.
 MT. Buchanan was about 45 years of age having been born in England. He came to this country when a young man and about eighteen years ago was united in marriage with Miss Sarah MacDou@ald, who survives him with three children. MT. Buchanan has been employed by the U. S. Finishing Co., for eighteen years as q sketch maker.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-18
RENT-A-RooM CAMPAIGN.
Local Agencies to Be Established to
 Care For industrial Workers.

Representatives of Several Connec- ticut cities conferred at the state cap- itol recently with the executive depart ment of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and officials of the United States Employment Service concerning the necessity of "Rent-a room" cam paigns in Connecticut industrial cen ters. Francis Mahoney, representing the federal department of labor. out lined the governments plan for sur veys in the several cities which will disclose available rooming facilities.
 It was made clear at the conference that the time has come when, because of inadequate housing facilities. it is the patriotic duty of householders to rent one or more rooms. wherever pos sible. to workers in industrial plaAts turning out war orders. Suggested plans for making surveys of cities were outlined. The cooperation of local agents of the council of defense was assured. The disposal of the rooms when listed, would be in the hands of the several offices of the United States Employment Service, making it pos sible for these offices to direct an ap- plieant for employment to an essen- tial job and a suitable room at the same time.
 This work has already been done in Waterbury. New London and Bridge port and it is expected by tho council of defense that it will be undertaken promptly in a number of other Con- Hecticut communities.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-18
PERSONALS

Miss Vera Pinks of Meriden is spending a week in Colchester.
 Maurice Carroll has returned after a short stay at Pleasant View.
 John Gleason was visitor at the home of friends in Montville Wednes- day evening.
 Mrs. Ida Wethered of Providence has returned home after visiting with Mrs. $. c. Jaques.
 John J. Kingsley of Huntington avenue, Norwich Town, has arrived safely overseas.
 Mrs. Frances McNear of Connecti- cut avenue, New London, is in Nor wich for brief visit.
 Miss Helen Gilbert and her cousin, Miss Barbara Davis of Hebron, are visiting friends in Norwich.
 James Wheeler has returned to his home in Norwich after spending sev- eral days in Mantle village.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles l. Smith and famil yof Broad street. are establish ed at Mantle for the season.
 Leo LaFevere of Norwich was guest of MT. and Mrs. John Crutten- den at Mantle early in the week.
 Joseph Williams and a party Of friends have hired cottage at Pleas ant View for the month of August.
 Mrs. Joseph H. Post of North street is spending some time with her daugh- ter, Mrs. ]. w Rogers in Saybrook
 Earl H. Post, son of Mrs. J. H. Post, of Norwich, left Friday to enter the Naval Training station at Newport, R.. l.
 Mrs. J. P. Stevenson and daughter, Janet, have returned to Wallingford, after stay of several days in Mys- l tic. Guests registered at the Hotel | Green, Danbury, include Mir. and Mrs. G. w. Crittenden of Woodstock Val ley.
 Mrs. William Thompson of Mont vile is spending several days with her daughter. Mrs. Hart Hilliar, of East Lyme.
 Sergeant Henry L. Croker has re- | turned to Camp Bowie, Texas, after spending a ten days furlough at his i home on Huntington avenue Norwich 1 Town.
 1 Sidney Blake of Westerly has begun work at the plant of Marlin Rockwell | in Norwich, starting in on night work He has been working on the farm Of Dr. John Champlin on the Shore road
 Frank Parker, assistant engineer al 1.-the Shore Line Electric power house at Saybrook. has left to report for ac- tive service, probably in the Massa chusetts detachment at some of the forts.
 Lieutenant c. J. Crocker has beer ! transferred and is now instructor 1T an officers training camp, Camp Cor. den, Ga The young men in trainin. for ofHcelI are mostly from the New Jersey and Maryland National Guard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-18

A public demonstration in cheese making by Miss Morse of Storrs col leee and Miss Ketcham, county dem onstrating agent in home economies, is planned for Friday, July 18th, at 2.30 o'clock, in Westbrook town hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-18
coUNTER-ATTACK BY
 FRENCH SUCCESSFUL.
North of the Marne They Have Re-
 taken Man&euiI- Ia Posse.

With the French Forces in France, July 17-(By The Associated Press, Evening" The Germans today were throwing their utmost efforts north ward on the Marne in the direction of Manteuil- la Posse, which fell mo- mentarily into their hands but short ly afterwards was retaken by the French in a brilliant counter attack. The situation is generally regarded as excellent for the allies, who, instead of having to meet an offensive on a grand scale. now are being forced to war off only local attacks.
 South of the Marne numerous Ger man attacks were repulsed, while the allies in counter attacks regained some ground north of St. Agnan
 Among the allied soldiers the feeling prevails that they have regained the ascendancy over the enemy, and they go forward with the greatest conf dence when ordered to carry out counter attacks, even when their num- bers are considerably smaller than those of the enemy