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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
SHEEP AND SWINE

Best sow, 1 year old and over, first,
c. NJ Hutchinson; second, Walter
Baker,
Best herd hogs under 1 year, first
Walter Baker; second c. M. Hutch
ison.
Best sow with litter, first, Walter
Baker; second c. M Hutchinson.
o. l. C. lack full pen.
Duroc Jersey lack full pen.
Red sow, year and over J. G. Hix-
son.
Best Buck, first ]. G. Hixson; sec
ond Frank Chalk
Best pair lambs, first Frank Chalk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
To the Voters of Trego County

I hereby announce myself as
an independent candidate for the
office of County Clerk, of Trego
county, and will appreciate any sup
port from all the voters of the
county irrespective of party at the
general election in November.
Fred Zahn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26

AS I have been nominated for
County Clerk, of Trego county, on
the Republican ticket, take this.
means of soliciting the support of all
the voters (both men and women) in
this county at the November election
C. Fl. Benson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcement

To the voters of the 23rd judicial Dis
trict of Kansas:
I am a Republican candidate for
Judge of this the 23rd judicial Dis
trict of Kansas. Your support sis
earnestly solicited and will be very
greatly appreciated.
I. T. Purcell, Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
HORSES

Percheron-Mare, years and over,
first and second, Will Harvey.
Roadster-Mare, first, district
school No. 16, no competition.
Sucking Colt-Any breed, first
Will Harvey; second j. G. Hlxson
third, Lew Galloway.
Stallion years and under 5, first
Fred Rensmeyer.
Sucking Mule-First Fred Rens
meyer, no competition.
Stallion-3 years and under 4, frs
Lew Galloway.
no competition.
Stallion year and under ?, frs
J. T. Mumert, no competition.
Belgian Draft-Mare, first an,
second, DR.. /. B. Hall.
| Shetland Ponies-Sucking cot, frs
| j. G. Hixson; second j. T. Mumeri
Pony 8 years and over, first, Theodor1
Purcell; second Albert Saleen-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-26
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New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
MILLIKEN ASKS c. o. P.
 TO SUPPORT WILSON
Opens Party Convention in Maine With Appeal to Uphold Fed
 eraI Government

Portland, Me-, March 2S--Address-
 ing the republican state convention this afternoon, Governor Milliken de-
 clared the republican party was born
 in the throes of national peril and
 was bound by every tradition of it's
 history to support the government
 Loyalty in this time of trial. The
 fight for victory he said, stood ahead
 of all questions of party success or
 personal ambition.
 The war rightly dWarfs all per- sonal ambitions and should over-
 shadow all partisan interests" he
 said.
 Let constructive criticism be of
 fcred frankly, provided it is present.
 ed with the earnest purpose of speed
 ing up the war and hastening a vic torious peace. But let no man ven ture any petty faultfnding for the purpose of gaining partisan advan- tage The best party loyalty is found in devotion to the government of the United States in the prosecution of the war. Only by this course we shall ! best illustrate the qualities that have
 made our party great and shall best ! illustrate the qualities to prepare our selves to play OUT proper part in solv 1 ing the great problems of reconstruc- 1 ton that will come with the return of ] peace.'
 : Republicans at their state conven- ] ton today took up the task of franl- ! ing a platform and selecting a state 1 committee with the expectation of 1 clearing the program before night when Col. Roosevelt will deliver an address outlining the general plan of i the party's congressional campaign. , This will be the former presidents s { first appearance since his recent ill- l ness.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
Hertlins Is Glad and Hindenbur6
 Is Glad He's Glad
MUTUAL ADMIRATION PARTY
Field Marshal Says Army Will Have Gods Hclp-Kaiscr Also Believes British Army.
British Army.

Amsterdam, March 2S.-Chancellor von Hertling has telegraphed to Field Marshal VOn Hindenburg expressing sincere admiration for 'the splendid deeds of our army and saving he re- ceived great satisfaction because of the decorations conferred on the mar shal And Gen. von Ludendorff by the empAor.
 ",The entire German nation rejoices with me. It looks well founded con- fidenCe to your excellency knowing that if von Hindenburg and von Lu- dendorff lead. victory is a necessity"
 Replying, Field Marshal von Hin denburg telegraphed:
 "I express my deep thanks to your excellency for the friendly words re- garding the victory over the British army. Every man is filled with con- sciousness that the future of the be- loved fatherland is at stake.
 'The army will not relax until. with Gods help, it has won for the home land the good victory which it needs as foundation for a future based on strong German peace"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
Balance Fayors British.

london March 2s.--In the past 24 ,,onrs fine Germans have made but one COmpa rative}y tritiing gain as the re- es,7,+ of numerous massed attacks along the whole front, says Reuters correS- nondent at British headquarters. For tbe British there may be claimed sev- eral successes, either in completely re- pelIing enemy blows or in wrestling back ground won by counter-attacks.
 Although the Germans continue to use their infantry with ruthless profi- gality, the general pressure along the front is for the moment less deter mined. This may be attributed in nsrt to the enemy waiting to bring up heavy artillery preparatory to another great effort. and in part to exhaustion.
 The Daily Mails correspondent at the front says the offensive is being directed by the best of the German generals who won the successes in the east.
 "The commands are now known, the correspondent says, ito De held ny Gen. vOn kathen, in charge or the Peronne group: Gen. otto Von Below in the sector east of Arras, and by Gen. von Buticr. south or St. Quentln The two first named generals probably are the aOlcSt commanders in the German empire.
 .Gen. von Kathcn was at Ypres and on the Somme and at the battle of the Aisne in April, 1917. Then he went to Galicia, conducted the operations against Tarnopol and assisted in the capture of Riga. Gen. Otto von Below, who must not be mistaken for Gen. Fritz von Below, was in Russia during 1914-16, and did very sound work. Then he went to Macedonia, where lc is credited with saving the situation after the taking of Monastir, and
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
GIVES KRUPPS CREDIT
Kaiser Expresses Gratitude for Man llfacturc of Big Cannon Used in Bombardmcnt of Paris.

Amsterdam, March 28.-The gun with which the Germans are bonn barding Paris is a product of the Krupps Works at Essen. Emperor William has sent a telegram of thanks to pr. Krupp Von Bohlen and Halbach, the head of the krupp Works. The telegram reads:
 By the bombardment of Paris from a distance of considerably more than 100 kilometers, your new gun has brilliantly stood the test. By the manufacture of the gun you have added a new page to the fame and history of Krupp. I, therefore, eX- press to you and all your co-workers my imperial thanks for this achieve ment of German science and labor"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
Kaiser Wires to RcichStar.

Amsterdam, March 27-"The deeds performed by the army in the last few days are worthy to rank with the most brilliant feats of the war" says a message sent by Emperor Will liam to the vice president of the Reichstag We have grieVously shaken England's army by Gods help. We are advancing daily, not withstanding tenacious resistance The number of prisoners Is great, the booty imm easurable.
 May the German people and eS- pecialIy their chosen representatives derive confidence anew from the greatness of these achievements that the German sword will win Us peace"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
WILSON SIGNS BILL
 ID SEIZE PROPERTY
Will Permit Sale Of Huge Steam
 ship Terminals at HOb0ken BREAKS UP GERMAN POWER
Agencies of Bcriin's Military Machine Come Into Possession of Federal Government - Palmer Iscorganizcs Elizabeth Concern

Washington, March 2S.-President Wilson today signed the bill which paves the way for the sale of great German properties in America and permits the government to acquire title to the great German steamship piers and docks at Hoboken, N. J.
 Under the new law, A. Mitchell Pal mer, alien enemy property custodian, does not intend to interfere with the property of mere individuals, but all the great corporate holdings which practically were adjuncts of the Ger man foreign office and her military system will be sold out that the Ger man agencies spreading culture in America may be broken up.
 A. Mitchell Palmer has reorganized the Bronze Powder Works Co.,, of E1iz- abeth, N. J., which makes and sells bronze powders. The company has a capital stock of $250,000 which is 99 per cent. enemy owned. The enemy stock has been assigned to the alien property custodian, who has desig- mated Henry T. Heald, of the alien property custodians office, to act as director.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
LONDON PRESS CHEERFUL
Tone More Confident Than at Any Time Since IEindcnb,Tg InIcaShcd Gray lad Million.

London, March 2S.-The tone of the comment on the battle in the morning neWSpa perS is more confident than at any time since the beginning of the great struggle T week ago. Al the same time, the public is urged to be what might be expressed as "cautious- ly cheerfuI,' as the danger is not en- tirely over.
 Tt has been a week of greater anx- iety than any since the first week of September, 191 4,' said the Daily News. and the anxiety is by no means at an end. We must be careful not to lapse into excessive confidence"
 The Daily Mail says: ''One crisis is past, but the battle is not over. The Germans are still in superior mum bers, but the allied reserves are coming in to play.'
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
WIN FRENCH WAR CROSS
Three Officers and ii Men of t. S Army Ambulance Corps HOnorcd on Field of Battle

Paris. March 3$.-- Three officers and II men of the United States army ambulance corps have bc2n decorated with the war cross by the French government.
 The men to receive the honor are: Lieut.. Jos. Greenwood of Section 633, Lieut.. Alan D. kinsley, Lieut.. Otka r. Dober. privates Louis F. Timson, Arthur l.. Crosby, John F. Fitzpa- trick, Robert E. Calf C. Y. Tomp- kins ]. T. Jones. John $. Wood, Richard Haker Peter |. Muir of Section 516 and privates Richard Y. Pu"l and George Replcy Butler of Section 6i2
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
British Take Prisoners and Guns

London, March 2S-Prsoners and machine { have been captured by the British, the war office nounces The fighting continues hercely on both b1 of the Somme.
 This morning the enemy opened a heavy bomb ment on the British defense east of Arras. An al is developing in this sector.
 Repeated attacks were made by the enemy alond valley of the Somme near Beaumonthame Puisiux Moyennevie. They were repulsed
 Nothing can be learned of the appearance of elI tanks on the British front while those left by the re4 ing British were systematically destroyed the corred dent reports.
 The enemy continues to bring troops from ia | near to repensh his reserves and along wide stretch German front is held by mere screen of troops.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
NEW HAVEN BELLS TO RING.

New Haven, March 28.-Citizens of New Haven were surprised today by the contents of a proclamation is- sued by Mayor Fitzgerald. He called upon the industrial plants to blow heir whistles, the churches to ring their bells. and the fire bells to sound at Il o'clock Saturday night, this to be the signal for citizens to set their watches and clocks ahead 70 midnight The official change ill lime will be d. Ill. Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
HITS BACK AT RUSSIA.

London, March 27.-The British government announces that after April it will not provide funds to meet coupons on Russian government bonds. The Russian revolutionary government. having declined to meet the raymentS the British government hts done Sp hitherto.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
STEAMER CHINCHN SAFE.

An Atlantic Port March 2S.-The American steamship Chincha, report cd yesterday as having been at lacked by German submarine while on the way to Italy, is safe Tn an Italiun port, according to information received here today. SeNcral or the Chincha'S crew are said to nave been injured by shelliire during d running fight with C-boat, the ad- vices StntC0.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
MCCALL SIGNS BUDGET BILL.

Boston, March 28.-Governor Me Call today signed the budget bill, the first measure of the kind ever passed in this state, carrying appropriations of $27,485,188. The total was made up of 504 items providing for the maintenance of the various activities of the commonwealth for which the legislature last year passed about 90 separate acts. This years appropria- = ton showed an increase of more than $2,O00,000.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
EXPLOSION IN WAR PLANT
Mystery Surrounds Destruction at Manufacturing Concern Near Nor- ceStcr--IoSS St0,O00.

Worcester. March 28.-Two men were slightly injured and a property damage estimated at $10,00O was SuS- tained here today when a mysterious and suspicious explosion wrecked the factory portion of the Shepard manu- facturing plant in Greendale.
 The concern has been engaged in the manufacture of an important product for the government and it is the only plant of it's kind in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
BRITISH SMASH TURK
 IN HIT, MESOPOTAMIA
Entire Mosiem Force Captured or Destroyed: Prisoners Total 5000,
 London Is Informed.

London. March 2S.-Jhe entire Turkish force in the Hit area in Meso- potamia has been captured or de- strOEed by the British, the war office announces. Three thousand prisoners Were taken.
 A further advance by the BritiJl forces which have crossed the Jordan river in Palestine is announced by the war office.
 We took prisoners, drove down four enemy airplanes and bombed en- emy troop trains on the HCdjaz rail- way Many direct hits were observed Last night successful raids were car ried out between the Jerusalem -Nabu- jus road and the Jordam yHIlcy'
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
English Capture Prisoners and Machine Gu1 Presumably Near Albert---Hun Assal Break Against Sturdy Wall of Haig's M ---French InfIict Heavy Punishment.

British Army Headquarters in France, March 28 Hard fighting occurred at several points along the bal front during the night in consequence of enemy ata The latest reports indicate the British have kept the s ton we'll in hand.
 The German artillery this morning put down an tense bombardment along the front between AcheVI and the Souchez river (south of Lens) but to the I of filing of this dispatch Go a. m) infantry act had been reported.
 The Germans made several assaults Rossigl wood but on each occasion driven back. Near Sa Laurette another sharp engagement occurred, and I also the British maintained themselves and secured k oners. The Germans bringing up artillery and ing troops from various parts of the line to cont their drive.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
ARGENTINA AROUSED AGAIN
National Pride Wounded by Sinking or Steamer Minister Irricndo by Gcrnlrn HIubglarinc-Cri%iS at Hand.

I;uenos Aires. March 2S.-Argen- tina is on the eve of another dipIo- matic crisis with Germany. more crit iral than any of the former ones. This is the general opinion in political CT clcs and is based on the tOrpedoing of the Argentine steamer Minister IT, rendo in the Mediterranean January 26
 The Argentine ambassador At Mad rid has been called home and is ex- peCted to arrive this week. It is be- ieNed his coming is in connection with tn" irricndo, The crisis is ex- prctcd to reach d climax after the Easter hOldaNs
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
PREPARES DEATH COUCH
William J. Nbeck of Hartford Made Bed on Floor of Garage and Blew His Brains Out,

Hartford, March 28.-After pre- pairing his death couch of blankets and newspapers on the floor of his garage, William J. Abeck 45, of 51 Oakland Terrace, blew out his brains with q revolver early today. De- spondency over an incurable illness is believed to have been the reason.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
ON ITALIAN FRONT.

Rome, March 2S.-"Our artillery yesterday engaged enemy movements to the east of BadenooCe and caused the explosion of a munition depot east of Vidor," says today's official state ment. Our patrols compelled enemy parties to retire at Concalaghi and east of Cavazuccherina. British avi- ators brought down two enemy planes east of St DOna di Piave'
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
DRIVE AT ARRAS DEVEL
 GERMANS STRIKE H(EA}
Heavy Bombadment of British Deenses Breaks Out New Pon
 Opens Fire Between Acheve Souhey Rver-ench Retire
French Captain Reports Americans
 Fought Like Veterans on the Son1me


 
 
 
 O back o he Each 0 the fed
 0 n he jeans be he o the Red o
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
CONDITIONS TO LITUUANIA.

Washington, March 28.-A report today from American Minister Nor ris at Stock khOlm 0mplifying news cables of few days ago on Ger many'S proposals to Lithuania, says Germany has agreed 10 recognize the independence of the little state pro Vidtd il joins the German confvdtl'H ton and shoulders 0 part of the Ger man war drbt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
Ferocious Battle at Montdidier.

Paris, March 28-Blocked on the Lassigny Noyon fronts and on the left bank of the Disc, the mans last night threw forward forces near Montdide war office announced today Here the fghing rs took on extraordinary ferocty.
 Trench regiments fought hand to hand with enemy and inflicted heavy losses.
 Finally the French fell back to the heights west of Montdider.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
SEN NATOR GAIIINGER Sl

Washington, March 28.-Senator GalIinger, the republican senate lead CT today received many congratula- tions and flowers upon his S1st birth Hay anniversary. He was born in Cornwel, Ontario, Canada,
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28

thence back to France. Las he went to Italy.
 Gen. von Hutier was the Riga, and is known to have plans very carefully, aIthoug event he had an easy job. respects the dispositions there are adopted for the pI the present offensive"
 Important Developments An
 Washington, March 2S.- staff officers, studying closely maps and latest dispatches front, are of the opinion tH opments of moment in the all ter-attack will begin to shA selves on the battlefield todl morrow.
 Late reports that Anglo Fl fense is stiffening by the Cd sault on the western front 1 ican military observers to be3 an ally counter stroke mig1 der way at any moment.
 All depends, of course, sd the officers, whether the aE been able to muster in reser1 is every indication that both ish and French have been forcenents sparingly in tn to stem the German adyanz while conserving their ma the day just ahead.
 Although no official rj reached the war departmd participation of Am erican t CT than engineers, the viev ' that Americans may take f attempt to hurl the German Germans EXaggerate Briti|
 London, March 27.-Er
 Continued on Eleventh
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
IH'tE ElRN NTIpNAI DISB ANDi1.

N"W York; March 2S-Thc Inter- Huti0n"I jasri1"ll league club owners, meeting here today voted to disb0nd.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
PEASANTS LEAVING
 HOMES ON SONME
Sad Spectacle As People in War
 District Flee to Safety
LITTLE GIRL SAVES DOLLY
Old Men and Women, Bent With Years and Grief, Plod Along Dusty Roads While Younger Direct Re- mova1 of All Earthly Possessions.

British Army Headquarters in France, March 27, (By the Associated Press)-The French refugees of the better class, of those who are de- parting from the zones of actual operations are coming out clad in all their tlnery, which represents the styles of four or five years ago. Then there are sturdy peasants with wood en shoes and clumsily constructed clothes riding in vehicles drawn by horses Or donkeys or in carts pushed by men and some are even in wheel barroWs. Upon these queer trans ports are stacked strange asSOrtments of personal belongings.
 There Is deep pathos in all this, but none struck the correspondent mOFe fOrcibi< than the appearance of a tiny girl who trudged in her wooden shoes along @ hard dusty road, her eyes fastened anXiOuSlN upon q dirty rag doll pCrched prCCariOUSly at the top of household effects which were being rushed along the road with them. The child was perhaps representative of all the refugeeS-She was cOmin E away with her most cherished possess sion, her baby doll, and was prepared to guard it at all costs. Her aching feet were as nothing so long as the doll was safe.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
WEATHER.

Hartford. March 2S.-i'urc- <n>! for New Britain and ,i- ciE>itA: CAir tonight and Fri clay.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28
SOmme Villages Emptied.

Villages within the Somme battle field and adjoining have been emp tied of their inhabitants. Some places, stripped of their population once be- fore. in 1916, gradually had filled up again during the peaceful days. The shell battered fields had once more been put to the plough and when the correspondent recently toured the old region he found thousands of acres of the land under cultivation.
 IL seems unbelievable that these pleasant little valleys and wooden elevations again are in possession of the enemy and the cottages stand empty.
 Tn so far as was possible everything which might have been useful to the Germans has been taken away by the population.
 While it is a sad spectacle, these people moving away with their few household possessions and their dogs and their cattle, there are few tears, or hysterical outbreaks among the refugees, most of whom are of the peasant class. They know they must go and they seem to be trusting in the British, but the misery in their eyes as they turn from all they loved to a world they do not know is touch ing.
 Aged women clinging to the hands of little grandchildren, men stopped with years, youths and maidens-all fall into a picture such as only war or some other catastrophe can pro- SlICc
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28

Germans EXaggerate Briti| London, March 27.-Er|
New Britain herald., 1918-03-28

(Conttnued on Eleventh
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-18
DAN MAURER IS NOW
COACHING HIGH FIVE
Fourteen Candidates Out
for Basket Ball Team
Maurer, Lehigh Man.

Being without coach Dan Maurer,
OF the Monongahela Valley Traction
company offices, has agreed to coach
the Basketball team at Fairm0nt High
school this season. MT. Maurer was
one Of the stars on the Lehigh univer-
sIty team OF South Bethlehem, Pa.
some few years ago and he IS well
qualified to teach the lads thing or
TWO about the game.
At the1 uttlal p5actIce on the Y. NJ.
C. A. floor on Monday evening there
were IA candidates present. They in
cluded the following Miller, Dean,
Romtno, Brown, Hi, Fleming, Knight,
PieTpont. Hennen, Raymond, Sweartn-
gen, Wolf, Hamilton and Carter.
The team win practice at the 7. N.
c. A. every Monday, wednesday and
Friday evenings between 6:15 and ISIS
o'clock. The high VIII meet Shinns-
ton high here In the opening game on
January 5. The second g-4ale VIII be
with Huntington high IN Fairmont On
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