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Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
ITALIAN AVIATORS CONVEY
Successful Flight of Squadron Over
Alps Described by Captain D'Annunzio
WARNING MESSAGE TO VIENNA
BY Associated Press,

Rome, Aug. 1O.-The feat Of drop
ping manifeStoes on Vienna Friday
morning accomplished by pa
troll of eight Italian machines and all
returned safely except one. The air-
planes were commanded by Capt.
Gabrielle D'Annunzio and the patrol
was comprised of one blplane and
seven monoplanes. The total flight
was about 1000 kilometers, of which
800 was over enemy territory.
Engine trouble forced the missing
machine to land.
The flight over the Alps was made
in great windstorm and through
strong mountain currents at height
of about 10000 feet.
The manifestoes dropped on vi
emma contained a warning Of what
the Italians might do if they saw fit
to return on a bombing expedition.
Captain D'Annunzio gave the fol-
lowing description of the flight Of
his squadron:
"When we left at o'clock in the
morning the weather was splendid,
but we soon were enveloped in thick
mist. We kept at height varying
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11

from 5000 feet to 10000 feet. >
I'm crossing our former frontier,
I was deeply affected at looking down
upon Cividale and the7wide stretches
of our country that have been held
for the last nine months by the en-
emy,
I'VE reached Vienna about 9
o'clock in the morning and descended
to within $500 feet. The people in
the streets were at first terrified and
fled in panic until they saw that we
were throwing out only manifestoes.
Then crowds assembled and watched
US with intense curiosity.
Il particularly wished to approach
close to the museum that contains
the authentic image of St. Catherine
of Alexandria, ana made detour
which permitted observation Of this
point.
"The weather became bad on our
return trip and we experienced dam
gerous air currents while crossing
the Alps. We also were attacked by
hostile artillery fire and feet of
hydroplanes, but came through safe
ly by noon of the same day
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
P0|LUS WIN
M0NTD|D|ER
BYFINE DASH
French Show They Have Lost
None of,Their Vigor and
Courage After Four
"@. Years of War. 4 ..
By Associated Press.

With the French Army in France,
Aug. l0,-French patrols are in Chaul-
mes, the principal railway center of
the Germans west Of the Sommeriver
Many thousands of prisoners were
taken when Montdidier was captured.
The French attacked this morning
in the sector east of Montdidier, be-
tween Courcelles-E -Epayeles and the
Matz. There was no artillery prep
aration before the attack. =
The Germans were on the alert,
but were completely overwhelmed by
the suddenness of the attack. By 8
o'clock tanks were in Ressons-Sur-
Matz and by u o'clock the French
had taken Mortemer, Cuvilly and Mar
queglise. At some points the ad-
vance was nearly .fxe miles.
Objectives Gained Quickly.
The dash of the French troops was
splendid. Their first objective was
so quickly taken that the hour of at
tack on the second objective had to
be advanced
In this new battle OF the Somme,
the French are showing that after
four years of war they have lost none
Of their dash and courage. They have
also proved that the Germans are not
always able to plead surprise as an
excuse for defeat. The French sue
cesses north of Montddier were par
tiallv due to surprise, but the Germans
were aware of the impending attack
south of the town. They were de-
feated, just the same.
Attacking at E o'clock last evening.
the French conquered the heights
of Assainvillers and Rubecourt in two
hours. This morning they struck
along the line down the front through
the region of Merry. southeast Of
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.Amiens Safe and
Railway Available
\ For Use Of Allies

London, AugA 10.-Speaking at a
luncheon today at Newport, Mon
mouthshire, Premier Lloyd George
emphasized the importance of the
pushing back of the Germans from
within gun range of the Amiens rail-
way.
Hundreds of trains used to pass
through AmienS ldaily," the premier
said, "but we were temporarily de-
prived Of its use until recently, when
we were able to employ 20 trains
daily.
"Amiens now is safe through the
recent allied triumphs on the Marne
Ind the Somme, which we're due to
HE unity of command. Those two
great victories have resulted in the
capture of between $4,000 and 10000
prisoners and between 300 and 900
guns" 49,.
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North OF the Somme, stubborn en-
emy resistance at Chipilly spur,
height which dominated the whole
valley of the Somme in that region,
has been broken and the Germans
north of the river have joined their
comrades in retiring.
Plunge Through German Lines.
South of Montdidier, the French
have plunged through the German
lines on. the hills west of the Matz
river and are reported to be in the
valley of the stream at Marqueglise.
When the situation is studied on 4
map it can be seen that the Germans
are in a serious position east of Mont
didier. The allies have closed in on
Chaulnes and have had the railroad
junction south OF that town under
artillery firesfo two days. If Chaul-
mes is lost to the Germans they will
be forced to make long, perilous
march eastward over a country road
toward Noyon. The rapid progress
of the French below Montdidier has
placed even this road under fire and
made it almost impossible as an ave-
nue. of escape.
. Roads Under Fire.
! In the center the Germans are re-
ported to be in full retreat. Allied
airmen have. seen roads filled with
German motor forries and have been
active in bombing these lines Of trans
port. The bridges of the Sommc riv-
er south of Peronne are under fire and s
the one at Peronne is reported to have
been broken. This will throw new
complications in the German high
commands task of extricating its
shattered arimes from the field whcle
they have been defeated.
1t now appears that the German
lines in Picardy must have been
stripped when Crown Prince Rup-
precht sent troops to the rescue of the
German crown princes armies south
of the Aisne three weeks ago. Paris
newspapers remark on the fact that
the captives taken are, for the most
part, rather old and it is said that
they are members of reserve divi-
sions. ri
Crown Prince Rupprecht is known
to have large number of splendid
troops which probably will be thrown
into battle at once. So far, only two
of these divisions have come in con-
tact with the allies but they have been
unable to check the onward rush Of
the victorious armies OF Haig and
Debeney. ...
Two Divisional Quarters Taken.s
The number of prisoners captured
during the first three days Of tho
offensive is very large. 1t is limited at
Paris that it exceeds by far the fig
ures given out in the official state
ments.
Two divisional headquarters, will,
their staffs, are said to have been
taken. The guns and war material
lost by the enemy constitute very
heavy loss. -
Since the American forces occupied
Fismette, the northern suburb of Fis-
mes, on the Vesle, there have been
no reports of further attacks in that
region. 1t is believed. however, they
are gathering themselves for a new
assault which may have its effect on
the great battle going on further
north.
Although there have been rumors
OF heavy fighting south of Arras,
there has been no confirmation vet
Nothing is known on the situation
IN Flanders where on Friday the Gers
mans were reported to be withdraw,
ing from their advanced positions.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
WILSON HITS
SENATOR FROM
MISSISSIPPI
President Declares in Letter
Reelection of Vardaman
Would Be Condemnation
of Administration.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. l0-Presdent
Wilson through a letter to Myron
Mcneil, an attorney of Hazelhurst,
Miss, has declared that should the
voters of Mississippi re-elect Senator
James K. Vardaman to the United
States senate he would regard their
action as a condemnation of my ad-
ministration," as Senator Vardaman
"has been conspicuous among the
democrats in the senate for his oppo-
sition to the administration"
The presidents letter follows:
Replying to your letter of the 23d
of July let me say that it is always
with the utmost hesitation that !
venture to express an opinion about
candidates for election, either to the
senate or to the house, because | feel
that it is not from any point of view
my privilege to suggest to the voters
of a state what their action shall be.
But upon the questions of fact |
am at liberty to speak. You call my
attention to certain statements made
on behalf of Senator Vardaman, in
which an effort is made to create the
impression that | would not regard
the return of Senator Vardaman to
the senate as a verdict against the
present administration.
Such statements are calculated to
put very false face upon Senator
Nardaman's candidacy. Senator Var
daman has been conspicuous among
the democrats in the senate for his
opposition to the administration If
the voters of Mississippi should again
choose him to represent them, | not
only have no right TO object; | would
have no right in any way to criticise
them.
But should be obliged to accept
their action as condemnation Of my
administration and it is only right
that they should know this before
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AND
CHAULNES TAKEN
BY ALLIED TROOPS.
Crown Prince Rupprechts Armies Put in Precarious
Position by Loss of Railroad; Other Avenues of
Escape and Bridges Of Somme River Under
Heavy Fire; Many Prisoners Captured
BY Associated Press.

The French have driven the Germans before them for an
important gain east of Montdder in Picardy That city which
was the of German salient that has been wiped out
fell to the French Fourth army at midday Saturday.
Before nightfa according to the French war office state
men the victorious French forces had carried the battle line
onward depth Of six miles on front appro
matey 20 miles. .&H' III W.T.
In the three days of engagements that eliminated in the
taking CT Mondider the French took 5000 prisoners Their
captures also included 200 and of
material
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Hurried on their way by the ad
vancing allies on the Amiens- -Somme
battlefield, the Germans throughout
the day retired all along the line, at
tempting to save whatever they could
as the French launched anew attack
on Montdidier. The elements of the
German divisions became badly con-
fused in their operations through try
ing to hold up the allies in their sew
eral attacks. 1t was a victorious day
for the allies, who smashed all the
German resistance.
Americans Keep Going.
In the American attack the German
infantry held for a while and then
broke and the Americans kept going,
at some places without the assistance
Of the tanks. The ground, pitted with
deep gullies, was unsuited tor tank
warfare.
There were no trenches, but thin
smoke screen blowing across the
ground indicated where the enemy's
positions lay. At the same time the
German artillery became active and
dropped shells in the direction of the
troops, which inflicted few casual
ties. The Americans ran on and
reached the smoke line just as it
lifted. There they found themselves
at grips with the enemy. :.
Meanwhile certain American units
had reached positions in front of a
wood when the Germans opened fire
with machine guns. Many of these
enemy machine gunners came up
from deep dugouts after the Amerl-
can barrage had ceased and they
placed their guns in prepared. pits.
The Americans faced a hail OF bull
let's here. %,
The Germans continued to fire until
the Americans and English put them
out of action.
Destroy Their Supplies.
North of the Somme and also
south of it the Germans are showing
every sign of rapid retreat. The
enemy continues to destroy his stores
of munitions in various localities
along the battle front, as is the prac-
tice of beaten army.
Further successes east OF Mont
didier would iron out the whole sec
tor north to Lihons and result in the
freeing of a great territory from, the
Germans and wrestling from them
much of the gains that resulted from
the enemy's spring offensive. In ad,
dition, forward movement would
take from the invaders the bountitul
crops Nat they have been cultlyatlng
inside their lines and which now are
ready to harvest.
Many more prisoners have been
taken during the operations OF the
last "a hours, among them troops
from at least four new divisions that
were hurled in north of the Somme.
Apparently the enemy has rushed in in
new troops from wherever they could
be obtained, for among the prisoners
are some from reserve battallons OF
divisions located far to the north.
This would indicate that considerable
confusion prevails among Crown
Prince Rupprecht's forces as a result
Of the unexpected allied assaults and
-
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AMERICANS AID
BRITONS TO GAIN
PIVOTAL POSITION
Whole Of Chipy Spur Captured After Fighting of Most
Desperate Character; Rapid March, Last Part
on Run, Made by u. S. Boys So as to
Get Into Battle

with the BRITISH Army in France aug 10-The whole Of
the Chpy spur possession of Americans and British
after fighting of the most desperate character.
The casualties of the Americans were not more than was
IA he expected considering the bitterness of the fighting
Details of the brilliant battle which the Americans and
British fought for the are now available IN oder 90
were forced make rapid march, in the last part
of which they ran, SO as to be in the fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
Seminoff Defeats
Russian Red Guards !
On Chinese Frontier

Amsterdam, Aug. 10.-General
Seminoff, the anti-bolshevik leader.
with the help of Chinese artillery,
has defeated the Russian red guards
on the Chinese frontier and dispersed
them, according to a Moscow tele-.
gram to the Rhenish Westphaliar
Gazette of Essen.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
Allied Army Hospitals
Attend to More German
Wounded Than Allied

With the British Army in France,
Aug. l0.-(Reuter's. 1.-THE present
battle has brought more German
wounded to the allied casualty
clearing stations than there are
wounded among the allied soldiers.
Many German doctors and hos
pital attendants have been captured
and they are doing good service in
attending the wounded.
Since July l8, the Germans have
lost almost as much material as
they captured in the big offensives
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
American Soldiers Buy ,
Million Swiss Watches

Geneva. Switzerland, Aug. l0.--
American expeditionary forces in
France have ordered 100000 watches
from Swiss firms
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
Drops Safely With Parachute
From Plane in'faSt FIiuht

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 10.-Lt.
James H. Dale of St. Louis jumped
from an airplane travelling 90 miles
an hour at an altitude Of 5000 feet
with parachute and landed without
injury. .s..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TRACTOR
OWNERS

OF all the machines a farmers owns,
none is more important than his trac-
tor. Especially is this true this year.
Tractors must be in condition to work
possible the increased production of
day and night if necessary to make
food we need. There must be no de-
lays due to unsatisfactory operation,
no loss from misunderstanding.
To this end the International Har-
weston Company of America proposes
to hold tractor schools in various parts
of the country in order that their
users may get the best possible ser
vice out of their tractors
One of these schools will be held at
the Garden Theater, in Wa-Keeney,
Kansas, Monday and Tuesday, Feb
ruary Is and 10. The sessions will
open promptly at s a. m.
This school will be absolutely free
to all who care to attend, whether
they are tractor owners or not. Moth
ing will be offered for sale at these
schools and there will be no selling
talks. A course of instruction in how
a tractor works and how to keep it
working will be strictly adhered to.
The instructors are practical trac-
tor and engine men and the course is
laid out on large charts illustrated
with clear diagrams and described in
simple terms. 1t takes up the reasons
why all engine operates, what takes
place within the cylinder of an engine,
symptoms that indicate approaching
trouble, how to look for trouble and
not overlook it, how to get the best
possible service from a tractor or
engine, new uses for tractors and
many other subjects of special inter-
est to men in this locality.
Those who attend the school will be
encouraged to ask questions on any
subject in connection with tractors
and engines. These questions will be
answered at the end of each school
session. There will be demonstrations
with engines and tractors themselves.
To be sure that everyone who at
tends the school carries home with
him every point brought out there, a
book containing all subjects discussed
at the school will be given to every
man. Every farmer who owns a trac-
tor or engine should attend this
school but, more important still, he
should bring with him the man who
operates his tractor. Plan now to be
present at every session of the school
for the men who do this will get the
greatest benefit out of it.
Don't forget the date, and be sure
to be there.
Monday and Tuesday, February Is
and 10, at Garden Theater.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
CAPPER FOR SENATOR

In this issue of the World appears
the announcement of Arthur Capper,
governor of Kansas, as candidate for
United States Senator. Governor Cap
per does not need an introduction to
our readers for he is well known in
this part of the state and our readers
are also aware that he is the best
governor Kansas ever had. Governor
Capper stands four square on every
thing that has been good for Kansas
people and has done more toward law
enactment and law enforcement than
any governor Kansas has ever had.
Capper is a good, clean, square up
right man from start to finish and
in these troublous days of war when
many important questions are arts
ing and will continue to do it is up to
Kansas people to send the very best
man she can find to the United States
Senate and that man is Capper for he
has the ability and is in touch with
all the important issues of the day.
He is quiet and conservative and can
be trusted to do the right thing every
time. Capper is the man for the
U. S. Senate and Kansas will send
him there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
TOLD IN WA-KEENEY
A Resident Known to all Our Readers
Relates an Experience

Readers of the World have been
told again and again of the merits
of that reliable, time-proved kidney
remedy-Doan's Kidney Pills. The ex-
periences told are not those of un-
known persons, living far away. The
cases are Wa-Keeney cases, told by
Wa-Keeney people.
w. F. Stranaham, Madison street,
Wa-Keeney, says: 81 had constant
backache. When I tried to stoop or
lift anything, sharp pains shot
through my kidneys. At night, the
secretions We're too frequent in pas
sage, burned and kept me from sleep
ing well. I got Doan's Kidney Pills
at w. w. Gibson's Drug Store and
they cured me. Doan's are the best
kidney medicine on the market"
OVER SEVEN YEARS LATER
Mr.. Stranaham said: "Doan's Kidney
Pills are a good kidney medicine and
act just as represented. 1 have never
been troubled to any extent since I
used them.
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
First published in the Western Fan
(sas World, February z, 1879

First published in the Western Kan
(sas World, February Z, 1879
Executors Notice
State of Kansas, Trego County:
In the Probate Court held in and
for said county and state.
Notice is hereby given, that letters
stamentary upon the estate of
Mary Law late Of Trego County, Kan
sas, deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned, Ada Selby by the
Probate Court of said county of
Trego, bearing date the 31st day of
January 1918. All persons having
claims against said estate are requir-
ed to exhibit them to me for allow
ance, within one year after the date
of said letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit ot such estate
and if such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the time of
publication of this notice, they will
be forever barred.
Dated this 9th day of February A.
d. 1913.
Ada Selby,
Executrix,
Estate of Mary Law, deceased.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14
THE RED CROSS SUPPER AND
ENTERTAINMENT

When any one asks you how Trego
County stands regarding the Red
Cross movement just answer that
there is not more loyal or enthusi-
astic county in the state, for last
Tuesday evening proved that beyond
a shadow of a doubt, when very close
to five hundred people assembled at
the Masonic hall to attend the Red
Cross supper and program. 1t was
crush-it was worse than that it was
a jam spelled with capital ], but for
all, that the people were packed like
sardines in the big hall making the
march to the rooms where a progress
sive dinner was in progress of being
served, the crowd was a good natur-
ed tolerant one, and much laughter
and joking helped to make things
move along most pleasantly The
members of the Red Cross says that
very close to five hundred persons
were served. The menu was planned
so that as much Hooverizing as pos
sible could be done. Brown breads
were served, red meat was eliminated,
chicken pie taking its place and so on
down the line.
After supper every one went over
to the Garden Theater to hear the
program which had been prepared
especially for the Red Cross and
Lincoln Day, everything being of a
patriotic nature. Everything On the
program was excellent, and went with
a snap and a vim that was very graf
flying. The music, the speeches, the
chorus, all We're fine and very much
enjoyed. The living pictures were
especially good and the effect with
the colored igths made them most
pleasing and realistic. Miss Lois
Drummond made a charming Goddess
of Liberty and "The Spirit of 76'' and
'tThe Spirit of 10" were splendidly
portrayed as indeed was each and
every one helped make a splendid
feeling of fellowship and good will
which draws the people together in
bond of loyalty at this time which
means much to all true hearted loyal
Americans. The proceeds amounted to
S2S6.25 and will be used in the Red
Cross work
After hearing Professor Niesley's
splendid address on the Red Cross
work we are sure the people will re-
ioice that so large a sum was raised
for this great cause which stands for
humanity and that all can have part
in keeping the work on the move for
it means everything to the allied coun-
tries and especially to our boys who
are going to the front all the time
to have the Red Cross with all its
alleviating ministry behind them, so
be loyal ALWAYS to the Red Cross
movement, you'll never be sorry that
you did your "bit" for it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-02-14

When you want to borrow money
on your land, call at the Wa-Keeney
State Bank. Adv. so st.
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