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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
FASHIONS FAVORITE FOOTWEAR
Is Portrayed by These Handsome Models O1fods and Pr

Is Oy IHeSe 7dHdSOme DIodeIS IN
Dark Brown Kidskin Oxford plain toe, made
with square-throat effect, invisible eyeets, square
edge hand-turned sole, Louis heel. This is a beau
titul shoe and one of the most popular models of
the season.
Verone Pump in three styles-Black Kdskin
made to come well over the instep, square-throat
effect, square-edge hand-tuned sole, Louis heel;
same model in Dark Brown Russian Calfskin with
small perforations around the yamp; also in Dark
Sand Kidskin with light sand suede top to form
collar effect.
- Aero Pump ff4ise styles-Dark Brown Pump
of Russian Calfskin that comes we'll over the in
= step, small perforatonS around vamp to form
tongue effect; same model in Black Calfskin,
Quaker Grey Suede with imitation diamond tip
Aero Pump in Dark Brown Russian Calfskin, with
imitation tip, light welt, sole-leather Cuban heel;
also the same model in Black Calfskin
Pearl Grey Slipper Pump, made with square
throat effect long vamp, Square-edge hand-turned
sole, Louis heel.
English Walking Pump in Dark Brown Calf
sim, square throat effect imitation wing tip welt
sole, military leather heel; also the same model in
black.
We displaying most complete line of White
KidskiH and Ca7pas Pumps, and White Buckskiu o.
fords made Nth white ipory sole and military heel
$500 to $1,000 the Pair.
Third Tenth street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
Chinese Tinsel Cloth
Table Covers

New shipment Just Received.
In rich Chinese colorings and dragon
design. the exquisite handiwork of
these Orientals In the very desIr-
able round shapes, and in sizes "a in,
30 in, i5 in. and 81 in. Table
Runners to match.
500 10 $500 each.
Fifth floor, q street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
To Complete the Easter Costume
HANDBAGS
In Silk and Leather and Saper Mesh

IN oHk ana Learner ana SHper mesh
RAJAH fitted purse and mirror has
fancy knob handle and is finished
SILK BAG-In pointed shape, new Spring
shades beautifully lined and fitted finished
LARGER BAGS shown fancy MORE with Dutch silk lined
and exqusitely finished for $1s5e
BEADED BAGS quite fashionable and the
beaded band handle The coIors asteay beautiful designs
showing both floral and conventional
IN dull and bright jet shown Prices from $1,000 S4so
SILVER shown in sterling from s225O ups in
plated silver from 5000 to $1,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
SPRING HATS
Are EUer So Fascinating
Hats Large and Hats Small-Hats
Gay and Somber-A bewildering
lot and you'll adore them every

Foxes and Sailors of isere braid, faced on top or III
meath with georgette crepe, and trimmed with flowers and
bon.
Handmade Hats of 1isere braid or a
:. ! !. !. !. !:
combination of georgette crepe and satin <5Zf&
trimmed with burnt ostrich Wings French NKSkz
flowers, burnt goose quilts ribbon. - g.
Flower Hats that are enjoying such "a
popularity in New York may be had with II IA
crowns entirely of flowers crowns of NzNIIs ~
georgette with flowers around the crown.
Close6tting Hats for those who prefer a small hat
smart trimmings of quilts, wings ribbon prefers
A Wide Range of Prices
floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
The Beauty of Your Hands

Will be enhanced by a pair OF hand
some imported Two clasp Pique-sewn
Gloves. in grey. tans. browns, pastels
and black. with three rows OF self
or black embroidery-S2 .75I or Two
clasp Overseam Gloves in beaver,
tan, brown. and black. with white
stitching or plain white. for e2.:5.
Street floor, center.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
A Pique Vest

Gives a jaunty touch to Cne's Spring
Suit. They come in marrow vale
pique, with tiny pearl buttons set
close together for trimming-SI-5O.
There are several pretty styles at
81 .oO-fancy cut pique embroidered
in pink or blue. pique fastened with
steel buttons, white madras with col.
ored hairline stripes, with ratine col
lar bound in the madras and fasten-
ed with three large ratine buttons:
tucked organdie trimmed in bias
folds Of pink or blue; and for S1.25
lovely ones OF fancy madras can be
found.
Street floor. + street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
A Silk Crepe Tic

or navy blue. dotted in large or
small white dots. is pretty worn as
tie and quite stylish as a hat band
ON one Of the new sailors-SI.OO.
Street floor. center.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
A White Canvas Lace Shoe

Is just what mothers want for their
growing girls for Spring and Sum-
mer wear. They are made with
white sole and low, fiat heel; in
sizes IL to ., $685. So to 1913. $500.
pair.
Third floor. center.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19

NOBBY NECKWEAR FOR EASTER
Never Do We Remember Having
Such a Lonely Assortment of Neckwed

stylish this
Neckwear Department and
and materials collars
and fchus al feather
collars $780, $780,
Separate Flet Lace Collars S2.75 to $500.
organdie Sets roll shapes white and all the
yellow shades $00 $3.50 the
orgndy Gypsy Ties in the modh gngham pads with tiny white
over-colars S1.00.
Colored Satin Gypsy Ties S150
The Veses complete the materials
striped silks and foulards colored white madras.
Feather used lovely
plain shaded effects blue, black and white
from $50 o $10.50.
Marabout black
and navy, $500 o $780,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-19
Beautiful Washington

Beautiful Washington
The Worlds Greatest and Grandest Capital
An Illustrated Lecture By
Henry NJ. Rose Asst. secy of the U. s. Senate
n woodward & Lothrop Auditorium.
March 20, O'Clock.
Under the auspices OF the Legion OF
Loyal Women.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28

Somme fighting at different points
Much movement of hostile troops and
transports observed in battle area and
these have been engaged by artillery
and airplanes. South of Somme hos.
tile attacks have been pressed vigor-
ously with fresh German divisions
against Noyon and Roye. This after
noon new hostile attacks commenced
in neighborhood of Chaulnes and be
tween Chaulnes and Somme. Battle
continuing on whole front south of the
Somme.
French report is that troops are
holding solidly to positions on left
bank of the Disc, above Noyon. The
fighting continues with undiminished
violence along the front comprising
Braye-SurSomme, Chaulnes, Roye and
Noyon.
Germans took Roye at 1926 o'clock
this morning. Enemy checked west OF
Roye and Noyon. In Roye area, Bri.
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e On ESDAY

Along western front activity of fight.
ing held down to small infantry at
tacks and artillery duels, on some Sec
tors quite violent. French again fac
ing f~iercest infantry fighting. In Lor-
ralne Germans delivered strong at
tacks, but all were put down with los
SEES to attackers. Germans ~endeavored
to penetrate French positions but eg-
erywhere beaten off leaving behind
men killed or wounded.
American troops on Toul sector Civ
ing Germans, effectively, dose Of as
phyXiating gas. Four different sectors
of Germans gas shelled and quiet Of
enemy afterward indicated gases had
desired effect. Germans adopted new
plan Of warfare. Dropping from air
planes large rubber balls filled with
mustard gas. None of American troops
injured in attack. Secretary of Wal
Baker had narrow escape on Ameri-
can front. German shell burst within
forty rods of his automobile but did
no damage.
Snow melting in mountain regions
of Italian theatre, still lies OF ground.
Impossible for commencement by eth.
er side Of hostillties of great magni-
tude. Bombardments continue all along
front. especially violent west of Lake
Garda. Heavy freshets made Piave
river impossible to large forces. En-,
envy airmen continue to drop bombs
Oh Venice, where great damage daily
being added. Large portions cf popu-
lation e|vacuating city. Military acti-
witty confined chiefly to patrol actions
and aerial encounters. Head Of Am
erican military mission to Italy max
ing tour of mountain and Piave fronts,
Visiting each army corps and cxamin-
ing organization and equipment of the
troops.
In Russia Germans and Austro-Ger-
mans still advancing. Petrograd men
d0tA ny loINC Vi W. Up WINS
$50 miles south of former capital,
while in south Kharkov is approached
by combined forces of enemy. Mos
COW reported in danger of an envelop-
ing maneuvre and talk of again NOV
ing the capital. NJ. Trotzky asked Am
erican military mission for ten Am
erican officers to assist as inspectors
in organizing and training new volun-
teer army and requested services of
American railway engineers and trans
portation experts to assist in %reOrgani-
cation of railways. Also asked for AM
erican railway equipment in way Of
locomotives and cars.
Naval reservists acting under orders
from Washington, tonight toOk over
SO Dutch vessels in New York harbOr,
When work was complete American
flag has been hOisted on vessels hav-
ing an aggregate Of approximately
200, 900 tons.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28

fish, French and American troops
fighting shoulder to shoulder. French
reinforcements rapidly coming up.
Germans followed up progress at
Nesie on southern front by terrific as.
sault against British between Eatten-
court and Roye. British cooperating
with French, meeting onslaught dog
gedly and sanguinary struggle in pro-
gress.
Continued activity on Italian front
but no attacks of Importance made by
either side. American lines in Lune-
Vile and Toul sectors b%ombarded once
more but NJ infantry fighting reported.
North of Somme battlefield no engage
ments of importance. British troops
in Palestine captured village Of Es-
Salt in hills east of the Jordan and
far in advance of rest of line running
west of Mediterranean. Russian Boil
sheviki reported to have recaptured
city Of Kherson from Germans.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
FRIDAY

British reports on great drive says:
This morning enemy renewed attacks
in great strength along whole Of battle
front. Fierce fighting in our battle po-
sitions still continuing. Enemy made
some progress at certain points. At
others troops have been thrown back
by our counter attacks. Our losses con
siderable. but not out of proportion to
magnitude of battle. Enemy's losses
very heavy, and his advances every,
where made at great sacrifice. Excep-
tional gallantry shown in protracted
defense at Lcverguier and in neighbor
hood of Croisilles and north of that vii
lage against repeated attacks Enemy's
opening attack delivered by some forty
divisions, supported by great masses
Of German artillery, Austrian batteries.
Many other German divisions have TAX.
en- part in fighting and others arriving
in battle area. Further fighting Of a
most severe nature anticipated.
Emperor William, Won Hindenburg
and %Ludendorff, personally direct des-
perate attempt to break through Allied
lines. General Haig reports that in no
sector has drive broken his defenses.
Austrian and Bulgarian troops aiding
in German attack. Intense artillery
preparation preceding attacks, 1000
German guns concentrated on one
small sector. Berlin dispatches claim
capture of 5000 men and 200 guns.
French report fighting in various
sectors, especially in Champagne and
Lorraine. Hostilities not limited TO the
front in France, but Italian line is be
ginning to show signs of activity be-
yond ordinary. Austrian attack in
FrenZela valley checked by Italians
after advanced post had been taken.
FrenZela river is continent Of Brenta
and a drive there for purpose of gain
ing foothold on a road to plains of
Northern Italy.
American cannon continued terrific
pounding of German lines in Lune-
vile sector and raiding parties found
that German trenches there demOlish-
ed. SO complete is evacuation of Ger
man first lines that American patrol
crossed No Mans Land without artil-
lery assistance and without being fired
on by enemy.
Germans continue advance in south
ern Russia. Captured City of Ochrak-
ov, forty-one miles north of Odessa.
Also continuing invasion further north.
Chaotic conditions reported in North
ern Russia. People are fleeing as best
they may from invading Teutons.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
SATURDAY

Assaulting British lines on south,
Germans forced their way forward
over front approximately twenty-one
miles in length, have penetrated to a
depth of four or five miles west of
Cambria and have reached Ham, west
of st. Quentin, nine miles west of Bri-
fish lines as they stood before Teuton-
ic offensive. Germans claim that for
ces of central empires are fighting on a
line northeast of Bapaume, Peronne
and Ham has not been s~ubstantiated
but British reports show retirement at
various points, especially at st. Quen-
tin, where Haig says his forces have
taken up new positions and are heavily
engaged with the enemy. Great Ger
man offensive has developed as salient
feature desperate effort to break in
southwest of st. Quentin, drive wedge
between British and French and push
on across Somme canal in general d.
rection of Compeigne and Paris.
simultaneously Paris has beer bonn
barded at quarter hour intervals, be-
ginning Saturday forenoon, with shells
of about 9-inch calibre. Source of bonn
bardment not revealed. The nearest
point on front is sixty-two miles dis.
tant, more than twice as far as artil-
lery fire has reached previously. One
theory suggested that Germans have
developed an aerial torpedo which can
be fired from long distance.
British report says: South and west
of st. Quentin troops taken up new po-
sitions and heavily engaged with en-
envy. During night strong hostile at
tacks in neighborhood of Jussy (south
of st. Quentin) were repulsed with
great loss to enemy. On northern por.
ton of battlefront enemy's attacks
have been pressed with utmost deter
mination and regardless of losses. Our
troops maintained positions on greater
part Of front after fierce and prolonged
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
THURSDAY

At s this morning intense lombard
ment of high explosive and gas shells
on British forward positions and back
areas. Infantry attack launched by
enemy on front of over fifty miles
from river Disc near La Fere, to Sen
see river. about Croisilles. Attack was
made on scale hitherto unknown dur
ing this war of major offensives.
Means German offensive begins. Hos
tile artillery demonstrations on wide
front north of La Bassee canal and in
Ypres sector. Severe fighting along
whole front. Large numbers hostile
reinforcing troops observed moving
forward behind enemy's lines. Enemy
divisions trained for this great attack
identified, including units of guards.
Captured maps of enemy's intentions
show that have not attained objective.
Germans employed gas shells free
ly and constant stream Of high velO-
city shells breaking with frightful
conclusion far back of British lines.
North of Ailette French successfully
raided German lines in the region of
Fouconville. Late at night intense sus-
tanned bombardment carried out north
and southeast of Reims and at various
points in Champagne, particularly in
sector Hurlus, in region OF Souain and
near st. Souplet road. On right bank
Of Meuse Verdun 'front.' French po-
sitions were bOmbarded with great VIC
Ience late in day. Followed by strong
attack between Caurieres wood and
ezonvaux. After hand to hand fight
ing French troops drove back enemy
at such points as he had penetrated
line. In Lorraine Germans suffered
complete defeat. In region of Nomeny
enemy attachments attacked after
spirited artillery preparations. Repuls-
ed by French fire, suffering serious
losses without attaining result. French
made a successful raid near Armau-
court.
American troops east of Luneville
participated in raid on German trench
es. penetrating enemy lines for some
distance. Hand to hand fighting en-
sued. Raiders returned to lines after
forty minutes. Further details are
unavailable. Raid in conjunction with
French troops after intense barrage.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
tuesday,

After six days German offensive in
France shows signs of losing momen-
tum. Progress of enemy materially
slackened and form of dent in allied
line west of Cambria resembles the
wedgelike salient instead of broad
straightforward movement. In spite OF
eXertions and terrible losses, German
efforts to widen tip Of salient defeated
Tuesday. British lines stood firm to
north and forced Germans to turn
south. German line of communica-
tons growing longer, and British con,
stantly nearer base Of supplies. Prob
able that line where stern battles will
be given not far away from present
position of allied armies.
British report says: North of the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
SUNDAY

Battle line in France British troops
on most sectors holding their own,
but Germans at salient points press
ing forward. Town Of Chauny, south
peigne, gateway to Paris, occupied by
Germans, and according to Berlin ev-
erywhere between Somme and Disc
rivers Germans are pressing advantage.
Throughout Sunday along fifty-mile
battle front fighting never ceased Il
moment, and Haig's men unable to
withstand terrific onslaughts of greatly
superior forces and ground was given
in orderly fashion. Hang reports FIRE h
hostile attacks in great strength on
whole battlefront continued throughout
day. South of Peronne enemy crossed
river Somme at certain points. Now be
ing dealt with. North of Peronne en-
envy attacks directed with violence
troops on this front Withdrawn and
fighting Oh new positions. Further on
north assaults by large bodies German
infantry repulsed with heavy loss TO
them.
Havas correspondent says, British re
tired in good order, cedeing ground foot
by foot to strong positions prepared
months ago. In later stages of battle
81 German divisions engaged, and Ger
man command concentrated against
British front half Of forces on whole
western front. Based on 10000 men to
German division, number of Germans
engaged, according to Havas CORE
spondent was approximately 1,164,000.
In additio, to Chauny, Germans
claim capture of both Peronne and
Ham, and increased number of prison
ers taken to more than 10000 in ad-
dition to 600 guns and large stores OF
war materials.
on other battle fronts fighting acti-
witty comparatively slight, except for
reciprocal bombardments and trench
raiding operations. Along Aisne front
and in Champagne artillery duels be
tween French and Germans violent.
On American sectors, especially north
west of Toul, daily keeping up artil-
lery fire with good results, against the
German positions in front and now and
then carry out successful raids.
In Italian theatre snow on ground
and freshets in valleys hinder opera
tons on large scale but preparatory
artillery activity and skirmishes car
ried out make it evident this theatre
shortly to be scene of a strong attack.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28

ground on Monday, no sign Of disinte-
grafton in British forces which are
standing firm.
Largest gains by Germans west of
st Quentin. They captured Nesle and
Guiscard. These points at tip OF leu.
tonic attack more than 10 miles from
front Of March q.
Fall OF Bapaume, early hours Mon.
day, result of determination to fall
back slowly all along line attacked.
Heavy attacks on Bapaume beaten off
by British who forced Germans back
across Somme at points. only to fall
back when safe retreat of main army
assured.
German wedge still moving, progress
not rapid as in first rush of Teutonic
hordes. Yielding line has absorbed i'm
petus of shock and weathered storm
we'll. Berlin claims $4,000 prisoners
taken. These units left to hold defend
ed points while main portion of Haig's
army fell back.
British losses heavy, but considering
magnitude of struggle are not undue.
Germans suffered terribly, Berlin adj
hitting Teutonic casualties before Pc
rome comparatively heavy"
All roads in rear of German advance
blocked by columns of troops, guns
and transport vehicles. furnishing tar
ing deadly play. Rough estimate cas-
ualties inflicted vary between 80 to SO
per cent of all enemy divisions.
French positions join British south
of st. Quentin. No reports show thai
French have fallen back from advanced
positions. Reports Indicate that origin
al French lines now outfank advancing
Germans along Disc river.
American artillerymen dclugcd Gen.
man positions in vicinity Of Toul with
high explosive shells and drive Ger
mans back from advanced trenches
Large quantities Of gas shells fred by
Germans against towns and supposed
battery positions in this sector, but
Americans retaliated effectively. AT
tillery engagements along battle front
from Somme sector to North sea.
Pershing sends dispatch saying:
Summary Of activities from noon
March "A to noon, March %. usual pa
troll and trench activities. Some gas
Smelling by enemy north of Toul. Ref
erence to German communicates OF
March "a and % regarding America
troops, two regiments railway engin
GERS with British armies involved il
battle. Three companies of engineers
working in areas mentioned in com
muniQuc in vicinity of Crozat canal. NJ
report other than German communi
ques regarding these troops.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28

struggle. Great gallantry has been
shown by troops engaged in fighting. In
one sector alone six hostile attacks, IN
two of which German cavalry took
part, beaten off by our infantry brig
AIDES. The enemy's attacks continue
with great violence.
The American guns retaliated a
ly against Germans who last night
dropped more than 600 mustard gas
shells into town within American lines.
There was no wind and gas remained
for hours. American artillery work
was very accurate.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account Of Daily Happenings

Germans retaliated with a heavy fire
of gas and high explosive shells on
American batteries.
KhersOn, ninetytwo miles northeast
of Odessa captured by Teutonic for
ces. Two German d~estroyers and
two torpedo boats believed destroyed
in naval battle off Dunkirk. Germans
came out of base in Belgium and at
tackled on Dunkirk.
vance nj Palestine, capturing three
towns, it is officially announced. A
pulsed.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-03-28
M Monday

Battling for every point of vantage,
giving ground only when overwhelmed
by numbers and ~exacting frightful Toll
of lives for every foot of ground aban-
doned, British line in Picardy still III
tact. While German onslaught gained
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11
Ex=KaiSer Is
Not Going To
GiUeCaso AUay
He is Winding His Step
With Extreme Care
J These Days. q
Az Assnciafed Press

LONDON, Dec. l1.-williaTn Hohen
zolIern viii not make any statements
as to his efforts to prevent the out
break of war In 1914. according tc
Amerongen correspondents Of The Ex
press. The correspondent has finally
succeeded in having submitted to Her
FEohenzo1lern questions as to hi:
pacific attitude before the war and
his steps to prevent hostilities. Count
von Bentinck. the host Of the former
emperor. received the correspondent
after the questions had been laid be
fore Herr Hohenzollern and is report
ed to have said:
"The Kaiser appreciates your mes
sage and thanks you. He says, tel
him If there is any possibility Of my
becoming defendant prefer to post
poning anything l have to say until
that time. In addition do not desire
in any way to compromise any mem
Der of the government as it existed al
the time of the outbreak Of the war