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The Keota news. (Keota, Weld County, Colo.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-07

The long looked for "Pawneean" 10
now nearing completion and will be
ready to distribute next week. The
book is the first Annual attempted by
the KeotA High School and is q book
worthy of the organization. Those who
have not yet subscribed for their copy
of the 'Pawneean" are urged to do 20
at once, giving their name to any of tho
high school students.
]. u. Painter and son, Lloyd, were in
Greeley and Eaton from Tuesday until
Thursday. Lloyd took the draft exam
ination at Eaton and was passed, altho
he does not expect to be called into
service during the farming season. He
was called for examination last fall,
and was rejected because under weight.
Mrs. Byron Bcydsn loft last Friday
for visit at Poughkeepsie. N. Y. and
to attend the graduation Of her daugh-
ter, at Vassar College.
The Boy Scouts held their meeting
last Monday evening st Hillcrest Villa.
Millet Seed for sale. D. e. Byrne,
Keota, Colo.
When you look your best - Festasr.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Pershing Describes
American Victories
On Marne Front

WASHINGTON, July 4.--In a con-
tinuation of Tuesdays communicate,
General Pershing to-day reported in
graphic detail on the successful Amer
lean operations near Chateau Thierry.
Monday, and described activities along
the various fronts held by Americans
during several preceding days.
The dispatch follows:
section b (Continued)-The sue
cessful attack made by our troops in
the Chateau Thierry region on the
evening Of July l was carried out by
two battalions of United States in
fantry. The attack was preceded by a
finely executed artillery preparation,
which was executed by American bat
teries and lasted twelve hours. The
infantry action commenced at 6
o'clock in the evening All objectives
were gained and our positions consoli-
dated inside of one and half hours.
The enemy's losses were exceedingly
heavy, one of his regiments being
practically annihilatcd The cnemy's
positions were taken at the point of
the bayonet. The amount of material
captured was very large, and included
considerable quantities of ammunition.
"At 3:A5 o'clock in the morning the
Germans counter attacked. Thanks to
sitons which had been made, the
counter attack was repulsed with
heavy losses to the enemy in killed
and wounded. 1t also resulted in the
taking by us Of additional prisoners.
The number of prisoners so far counted
is over 500 and includes six officers.
Our casualties were light, considering
the success obtained.
Attack Not Heavy
"In the Chateau Thierry region, be-
tween noon June 20 and so there was
considerable activity of various sorts,
although no important Developments
took place. The German artillery was
again aggressive, delivering much har-
assing fire during the morning hours.
This was directed in part on. our ad-
vance positions along the Belleav.
Clerembauts and Marette woods and
was especially heavy on the right of
our positions. Numerous points in our
rear areas were also shelled. The fire
was continuous rather than heavy.
High explosive shrapnel and a small
amount of gas were all employed. Be-
sides delivering harassing fire the Ger
man batteries were obviously attempt
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Chateau Thierry
Heroes Decorated
By Gen. Pershing
Service Crosses Awarded
to Fifty-eight in the
Marine Corps
(By The Associated P-ess)

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
ON THE MARINE. July 3. - General
Pershing has rewarded heroism in the
fighting on the Chateau Thierry sector
with distinguished service crosses to
ifty-eight more officers and men of tie
Marine Corps, of which forty-two are
awarded posthumously.
KILLED in action at Chateau Thierry,s
says the posthumous citation, ''they
gave supreme proof Of that extraordi-
nary heroism which will serve as an
example TO hitherto untried troops
The officers decorated are:
Major Edmund B. Cole, Surgeon Rsy
G. Farwell, Assistant Surgeon ". Il.
Michael.
Captains Keller E. Rockey and John
II. Fay, First LieutenSnt Edward B.
Hope.
n-commissioned officers and men:
Sergeant Major Carl !. Ostrand:
Sergeants Charles F. Hoffman,, John
Casey, John II. Culnan; Corporals Ar
mold D. Godbey, Prentice s. Geer; Pri-
Yates John Kuroski, Henry L. Hubert.
POSTHUMOUs AWARDS
Officers John Blanchfeid,
Donald F. Duncan. James Mccoy: Lieu.
tenant Orlando Crowther: Second Lieu
tenants Clarence A. Dennis, H. Leslie
Eddy, Walter D. Frazier, Thomas H.
Miles, William C. Peterson, c. C. Rob.
inson. Vernon L. Somers, Joseph A
Synnot; Dental Surgeon W. G. Osborn
Non-Commissioned Officers and Mer
= Sergeants Harold Todd, Francis J
Flynn, Arthur J. Rindeau, William Hig
ginson, John Gramp, Edmund Madison
Luther W. Pitcher. William V. Parm
ley, Stephen W Sherman, Vincent Y
Schwab, Willie Jeffress, John w. Rog
ers, Bernard Werner, James J. Givens
Fred T. Lukins
Corporals Robert McC. Fisher
Charles Auer, William Otto, William
L. Griffin, Charles w. Hewitt, jr,
Charles Platt, William Hansec, Ben.
jamin T. Trim, NJ. Alexander, Karl
". Locke, Francis L. Dockey, George
A. Mincey; Sergeant Daniel Hunter;
GUNNER W. r. Cornell.
Other awards not posthumous were:
Assistant Surgeon Richard O. B. Shea,
Surgeon Paul T. Dessez.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05

Twenty who were lined up in cage
had ben caught in cellar where
they had taken refuge from lombard
ment. They had come from Russia re-
placing a division of better troops
against the Americans.
Honor to Only Few
"Why didn't Your troops make I'M
mediate counter attacks 90 ] asked a
sergeant.
1--WE are merely holding troops and
are not supposed to make counter at
tacks," he replied.
"rhat is an important confession"
suggested the French staff officer ac-
companying US. "It begins to show the
repercussion of the German system,
which creates elite divisions who are
allowed the lions share of the fighting
and are pampered and we'll fed.
Meantime, troops not classed as elite
realize that elite performances are not
required of them. and at this stage of
the war they have no enthusiasm for
trying to create an elite reputation"
This theory is illustrated by the sur
render of the remnants of one entire
company, whose spokesman told the
American captors that there are more
just like them who will surrer der if the
Americans are able to come to close
quarter uSHllnS.
The theory is further illustrated by
the single, half-hearted counter attack
delivered Tuesday north Of Vaux, many
hours after the objectives had been
reached and which was easily repulsed,
leaving more than one hundred prison.
ers within the American lines.
All Tired of the War
These prisoners were unanimous in
saying that they are tired of the war,
except one obese Prussian youth, who
said he knew there were already two
million Americans in France, but that
if the war isn't finished within six
months it will last two years.
Another prisoner from Danzig, East
Prussia, said he believed there were
100000 in France now, with more COM
ing. He had been wounded four times
during forty-two months Of active ser
vice, and he added that a German SOL
dier's only opportunity for relief now
is to be wounded or taken prisoner.
Another suggested txey would have to
be taken to Americ., and they would
surely be summarized during the pass
age.
All affirmed that they are now receiv-
ing seven ounces of meat daily and
from 300 to 500 grammes of bread, ac-
cording to their age. However, this
Srst line ration is incomparably su~
! perior to what those at the rear are
getting.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Survivor Tells King
How Mercy Ship Sank
Sergeant Confirms Reports Of
Germans Firing on
Small Boats

LONDON, July 4.--Sergeant Arthur
Knight, of London, Ont, a member Of
the Canadian Ambulance Corps, who
was one Of the survivors OF the hos
tai ship Liandovery Castle, was sum
moned TO Buckingham Palace to-day to
give King George an account of the
disaster. The King was most SYM
pathetic and kindly, asking many ques-
tlons Of the young man.
Sergeant Knight afterward repeated
what he had told the King. He was
IN a boat with fifteen Of the sisters
and crew of nine He said:
Our boat struck a davit and there
was way of about fourteen knots on
the sinking ship. We broke all our
oars In trying to keep the boat clear
OF the ship and finally managed TO get
away and drifted rapidly past the
Llandovery Castles stern. The deck Of
the vessel was almost awash as We
passed and as she sank our boat was
capsized and sucked under
Il saw some OF the sisters pitched
out and that was the last of the boat,
so far as | am aware, unless what
caught glimpse of later was the same
boat bottom up. went down and on
coming up was struck on the head and
dazed by heavy bit of wreckage. !
went down again to considerable
depth and then was blown into the air
by an explosion of some kind. | sup
pose 1T was the boilers.
Il had on no clothing except pa
jana jacket, and managed TO cling u,
piece of timber, on which foated
Tor what seemed TO be two hours;
Presently a boat came alongside and
l was pulled aboard.
sit was then pitch dark. and heard
an order in good, but slightly accented,
English to go alongside of what
proved &C be submarine. This order
was accompanied by threat to ire
big gun ii We refused. I scrambled
aboard the submarine, and seven OF
eight Germans gathered around me-
asking, What do you want?'
But. without waiting for my reply
four Of them seized me and pitched ne
back into the boat"
Sergeant Knights story confirms the
narratives OF other survivors relative
to the Germans ramming and firing on
the wreckage and boats from the Lisn'
dovery Castle.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Blazing Oil From Air
Used on Piave Front
To Trap Austrians
tBy The Associated Press)

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS.
July 3.--The fighting in progress along
the lower reaches of the Piave is as Sc
we're as was that Of last week in this
region, where mud. sand and water are
everywhere underfoot and clumps of
tall growing grasses are frequent. To
add to the difficulties rain and wind
storms occasionally sweep over the
area.
At four points the Italians attacked
the Austrian positions in this region
along frontage of eight miles. In
this comparatively small stretch no
less than twelve temporary bridges
thrown across by the Austrians were
destroyed by airplanes dropping small
barrels of burning oil upon them. The
Italian infantry are frequently seen a
short distance away, calmly waiting
Whlle the bridges are attacked from
the air, the troops then being thrown
against the remaining Austrians.
About the most violent resistance
displayed by any Of the enemy troops
Is that Of the Bosnians and Herzego-
Vlnians ON this front, who are still
wearing their picturesque turbans. As
the Italians advance they are finding
the dead among these already stripped
by their comrades. There are other
Austrians, however, who as soon as
they are taken prisoner and find them
selves safe within the Italian lines, cry
Down with Austria!"
In their successful thrust northeast
of Monte Grappa, between the Brenta
and the Piave, Tuesday, the Italians
gained important new positions which
had been held by the Austrians since
last December.
In addition to taking several hun
drcd prisoners from the enemy, the
Italians also recaptured Italian SOL
ddiers. The Italians said they had been
forced to work on the Austrian lines
under fire of the Italian guns.
The new positions dominate the
River Brenta at Valstagna. which is
the gateway to the lower valley of the
Brenta. West of the river the Frcn-
zela valley offers an approach for the
Austrians, but it cannot be used by
them now because the Italians earlier
In the week gained the Col del Rosso.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05

of July /, his battalion, while drill
ing in q rear area, suddenly received
the order to fall in with marching
equipment. At o'clock they left
camp and proceeded by TIE Chateau
Thierry, Paris road and other minor
roads, through Vincelles to q point
about 700 yards from Vaux There
they lay in readiness for q counter
attack which was scheduled to take
place at 1915 o'clock. SO heavy was
the artillery fire on both sides, how
ever, that it was impossible for them
to advance until 8 :45 o'clock
The counter..attack was performed
by groups of eight men, drploycd in
skirmish line, and Immediately fol-
lowed by other groups, Of which each
carried two light machine guns.
After several attempts to go for
ward they were stopped by our
machine gun fire. Their platoon
leader asked for reinforcements be-
fore attempting to go forward but
relnforcements were refused and
continuation of the attack ordered.
He next sent word that his platoon
was receiving fanking ire from two
machine guns and could make no
progress. Once again he was ordered
to attack under all circumstances,
but his m(n now refused to obey.
Another platoon came up, deploying
was decimated by our fire Finally
the men received orders to save them
selves as best they could. They then
took refuge in a cellar, where fifty or
sixty of them surrendered shortly
before o'clock
"On the day Of June 90 to 80 the
German artillery along the Marne did
not maintain the activity shown on the
day previous. The fire, which was
mainly from guns of small calibre
was distributed almost impartially
along the sector A few gas shells
were noted, this being the first occa-
sion that gas has appeared in this
sector for some time. German air
planes again showed moderate activity
Behind the German lines isolated and
individual groups were seen here and
there, few of the men riding bicy-
cles. During the night there was a
plentiful display of red and white rock
cts of from one to four stars each, in
connection with the usual hanging
ropes.
"ln Picardy between noon June 29
anc noon OF the 30th there were no
notable occurrences except the activity
planes were more aggressive than
usual and several fights ensued, in the
course of which one German plane
was brought down. A few bombs
again were dropped by German ma
chimes during the night, falling on
this occasion on our front lines. The
total number of German planes was
however, distinctly below the average
The hostile artillery fire was light, con
slstlng of slight harassing fire in our
rear areas, with short concentrations
at Grivesnes, the Villers Wood and
other points. Very little gas was
used.
"ln the German rear areas nothing
OF particular note was observed ex-
cept that party of forty to fifty Ger
mans came under our rife fire while
moving in the vicinity of Fontaine
Wood. They were scattered and put
to flight: During the morning prop
aganda balloon came down inside our
lines"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
u. S. Troops Greeted
Royalty in Bristol

BRISTOL, England, July 4.-This
town, which has peculiarly intimate re-
lations with America-historic, com
mercial and Observation-Disclosures the
Fourth with all the enthusiasm of an
American city, and, incidentally, gave a
royal welcome 20 the American troops
that participated in the exercises.
The proceedings opened with short
morning service at the cathedral, to
which the Americans marched. At the
conclusion they enjoyed luncheon in
the drill hall Each guest received u
souvenir iE the form Of book gvine'sa
history of the relations of Bristol and
America, beginning with the departure
of John Cabot on his voyage of dis
covery.
There was another procession in the
afternoon, In which British troops and
local organizations took part.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
hold tho attacking troops up, and then
only for n brief time.

hold tho attacking troops up, and then
only for brief time.
Just north Of this attack, between the
Ancre and the Somme, minor opera
tion was in progress. Here the British
made ono small attack and two raids
which kept the whole line boiling. This
attack, though small, proved IL great
success, and The British advanced their
line 400 yards along front of 1900
In addition to capturing several hun
dred prisoners.
The German artillery was shelling
Hamel this aftcrnon, but at latest re-
ports no counter attacks had devel-
oped and the Australians were consol-
idating their new positions.
At another place in the British area
American engineers, who have done
gallant work for many months for the
British, were receiving decorations for
ynlor
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05

great numbers Of the German EN-
peror's men lay silent under the
brilliant sunshine which could bring
them no cheer.
1t took the assaulting forces about
an hour and half to complete their
work, and at the end of that time they
had, with exceedingly light casualties,
Wrested from the enemy a strip Of
territory four miles wide and aver
aging mile and a half deep. By
this operation they eliminated a sa-
lient in the British line and gained
valuable high ground.
The Australians went over the tor
behind large number of tanks, which
were to pilot the way. Two minutes
before that hour the British artillery
all along the sector dropped tremen-
dous barrage on the German defences
from guns of all calibres.
This was the first warning the enemy
had of impending trouble. Not word
concerning the attack had penetrated
to the other side. Even the great un-
| couth tanks had been gotten into posi-
ton without the enemy being aware Of
! their presence
Attack Starts at Dawn
ne HiSt sCreakS OF dawn were be-
! ginning to light the rolling valley Of
,ne Somme as the adventurous Austria
l1ans went forward to lay the corner
stone for the Fourth Of July memorial.
A dense smoke barrage was sent swish
ing out toward the German lines. and
through this concealing shroud the
tanks began to crawl swiftly into ac-
tion.
Behind these great engines Of war,
and even riding on top of them. were
the irrepressible Australians, grinninr
their delight at the prospect of another
good fight. There was furry of rifle
tlre from the startled enemy, and hos
tile machine guns began to chatter
visc,ously as they hurled their stream
OF bullets out across the dimly lighted
No Mans Land toward the oncon,inp
bank of smoke which concealed thew
knew not what.
The German artillery, too, began to
reply to the British gunners in an at.
tempt to stem the attack, but the hos
tile fire was without effect.
The guns of the tanks opened up and
began to hurl explosives into the en-
emy defences. The Australians charged
on with their iron friends, and as thew
went they found the going easier. The
enemy infantry declined to face these
invulnerable forts and khaki-clad men
from the far lands, who fought like
demons and staked their lives as they
would q slxpence on the green cloth.
All along the line Germans began
their frenzed calling of "Kamersd!
Kamerad! Mercy!" About them their
unfortunate comrades were falling in
great numbers before the fire of the
tanks and the play Of the Australian
rifles and bayonets.
Commander Captured
One German battalion commander
and nearly all his battalions were
rounded up and sent on their way to
the rear. Three German divisions were
opposite the Australians-the Thir.
teenIth, which had just been brought
10 the sector from the north, the For
ty-third and the Seventy-seventh. De.
spite their strength, however, they
were unable to make any show of with.
! standing the shock.
AT only one point did the enemy
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
u. S. Admirals Ranked
Secretary Daniels Approves
Judge Advocates Ruling

WASHINGTON, July 4.-Secretary
Daniels to-day approved an opinion of
the judge advocate general of the navy
setting the order of precedence of
American admrals as follows: Will
lam 5. Benson. Henry T. Mayo, Will
lam B. Caperton and Austin NJ. Knight.
Admiral Benson holds the chief rank
under the naval act of August, 1915,
which made him rank next to "the ad-
lmiral of the navy" position which
has been vacant since the death of
Admiral Dewey. The other officers
rank according to the dates of their
commissions. Vice Admiral De Witt
Coffman, who heads that grade, and
Admiral knight retire this year when
they reach the statutory age limit.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
u. S. Troops Quickly
Pitch Camp in Italy
Own Tents and Kitchen Ready
for Use Within Forty
eight Hours

ROME, July 4.-The first contingent
OF American troops to arrive in Italy
has within forty-eight hours estab-
lished Itself in camp. The men are
sleeping under their own tents and
feeding from their own kitchen, which
was provided by the American Red
Cross before the men started.
The rapldity of the mobilization has
created a most favorable impression.
The Americans are in fine spirits and
excellent health. The Red Cross will
within a week establish a complete
hospital near the camn.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
General Pershing's Birthplace
Holds Double Celebration

LACLEDE, Mo-, July 4.-This small
town was bedecked with flags TO-DAY
for one of the greatest celebrations
in its history-Independ Day and
"Pershing ay"-recalling in the one
event the birth of the nation and the
birth of the leader of the American
Expeditionary Force, here September
13, 1850. AS evidence of the impor-
tance attached to the observance, Gov
ernor Frederick D. Gardner and his
staf came here, together with officers
from several OF the cantonments of
the Central West.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
The Great War-1431s st Day
The Official Statements

LONDON Juv Haig to-day issued tolocng
MG1Thc operation this morning south Of the somme
potely successful
deachmcnts of
obecives taken
woods of Vnire and Inme. we'll as the village Of Namc.
east of vnlcsurAn
advanced 500 yards n front o yards.
The prisoners 1000 Many
machine guns we'll other material, have also been taken.
carried operation
Vlera retonneux and the
captured and our limo has been advanced
The artillery in the nobeca snd st. Jams
Berlin Claims Repulse of British Attacks on Somn,e
bERLlN July 4Tho Wor Office today issued the following:
NGHIBrish patrol attacks both
DA1rishtns activities evening
Violent attacks wce launchad hv tho Fh h - % m s .s ":
East Moun enemy repulsed in counter
attack on our front lines; the his
Fresh enemy attacks west Of Chateau Thierry
gau we captured prisoners raids.
French Gain Again North of Aisne, Says Paris
AlS |~u 47he official statements issued by the War Office
NIGHT With of activity the part of the
opposing ortor'es between the Disc the Ainc
of
DAY North Of Monddcr, between andh
on the right bank of the Mouse the French
Between the Disc and the Asno
kilometres az mies) and made advance
-ruvent at the moment
@4vp nr @ nan m nn were preparing @ counter attack The French made
Of five kilometres (s miles) reached
points
The number of unwoundd prisoners taken
actions o66 including
took prisoners.
Italians Make New Gains North of Cavazuccherna
ROME July 47he statement from the War Office today says
the coastal
hidden
We gained
including guns and
Astride the Brenta River
at the end of the San on Monte
the Asiago Plateau
trenches at Canove Bertigo and
the the
kilograms
the
Lower ma
chine fire at low altitude
barded a railway junction in the Sugana Valley
Fighting Continues in Piave Delta, Vienna Reports
VIENNA july AThe statement from the reads
Cunfrc South
west Enterprises sminc
Asago,
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Two Dead, 3 Ships Burned
In Fire at Texa. Plan,

BEAUMONT, Tex, July 4.-The plant
of the Orange Maritime Corporation.
valued at 100000, and three half-com-
pleted 2,2oo-ton schooners. valued at
S225.ooo each, were apparently wiped
ou. IN fre OF unknown origin early
this morning at Orange.
The charred bodies Of two men p,ho
were sleeping in sail loft in the Miami
were recovered.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Americans Parade as
Liverpool Honors 4th

LIVERPOOL, July 4.--Several thou
sand Americans paraded the streets Of
Liverpool to-day and afterward were
entertained at dinner. A luncheon was
given by the Mayor at the Town Hall
1t was attended by representatives of
all the Allies. A religious service was
a part of the days ceremony. The
streets of the city were plentifully be-
decked with flags.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-05
Stars and Stripes Club
Opened IL, Manchesfe,

MANCHESTER, July 4.-The Lord
Mayor Of Manchester to-day opened the
Stars and Stripes Club. which has been
established for the benefit Of American
soldiers and their colonial confreres
whom the war may bring into the city.
Generous American women on both
sides OF the Atlantic subscribed nearJv
$4,000 to meet the cost of establishing
the institution. &