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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26
Line Will Hold"
Says General Wood
Wants 5,O00,O0O Men Raised at Once
Says We Lack Enough AyiatOrs
on the Western Front

WASHINGTON. March 25. -" THE
British line will hold"
This was the assurance given hy
Major General Leonard Wood to the
senate military affairs committee, in
executive session this afternoon. How
ever General Wood believed that the
British had been compelled to fall
back faster than they had expected,
basing this supposition on the num-
Der of guns captured by the Germans.
Referring to the "super-gun" which
is reported to have shelled Paris from
a distance of more than seventy miles,
General Wood was inclined to be skep-
teal If such a gun existed, he said,
it was freak and would not be eff
fective In actual hostilities.
An army of five million men must
be raised by the United States was
the positive declaration of General
Wood, who has just returned from the
front, before the senate military at
fairs committee in executive session
this afternoon. OF this number from
two to two and half million must be
sent TO the front with the least pos
sible delay.
General Wood told the committee
that there was disappointment in
Europe over results accomplished by
the United States so far, but he at
tributed that TO failure by the allied
people to realize the state of unpre-
paredness the United States found it.
self in when the war was forced up
on us.
1t behooves the United States to get
more men to France and as fast as
possible. General Wood told the COM
mittee, for the allies are greatly out
numbered in man strength on the west
ern front, he said. He declared that
we have 1000 aviators on the front,
but not a single United States built
machine. The French have not enough
filters and the German airmen hold
the supremacy of the air over the
American lines, he said Often they
fly so low that the Americans are able
to take pot shots at them with ser
vice revolvers.
General Wood also recommended
that training in open warfare be talk
en- up in the cantOnments here. If by
any chance the Germans should break
through, trench methods Of warfare
would not prove entirely effective he
believes.
The artillery situation is Fair. Cen
eral Wood said. the French being in a
position to furnish enough for the
needs Of the small sectors which have
been given oyer to the American
troops
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26

British and French commanders IN
chief is transmitted simply for the in
formation of President Wilson, the
acting secretary of war and the gen
eral staff. 1t is plainly evident from
the general feeling of optimism which
is in evidence at the White House and
the war department that the news at
least is reassuring. 1t is understood
that all the reports emphasize that *
will be entirely possible to hold the
designated strategic line when it is
reached regardless of the number of
men which the Germans may throw
into action.
Che apparent heavy losses in men
and guns which the British have sus-
tanned, if the German figures are ac-
curate, and no one here is disposed
to question them, is not a serious dis
aster, officials say. These men nave
had to be sacrificed by being ordered
to hold certain advanced positions I'M
til actually overwhelmed. The guns
were sacrificed in the same manner,
the time gained for distributing the
forces which had been withdrawn be-
ing worth more than either the men
or the guns, the officers declared.
The developments in the west have
done much to speed up the American
war preparations. At every canton
ment in the country where troops are
assembled awaiting transfer overseas,
the officers commanding are pushing
their subordinates to the limit so that
there can be no delay in getting them
across.
Many of the divisions are now ready
to take their places on the firing
line and nothing will be allowed to
interfere with their transfer overseas.
Compulsory military training senti-
ment and plans for greatly increas-
ed national army have been greatly
advanced by the German offensive. The
majority of senators and representa-
tives are now seriously considering re-
versing their position which has been
that the draft plans were big enough
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26
LINE UNBROKEN
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evacuated by the French, the war
office stated today
The French firmly held the left
bank of the Disc river, however.
(Noyon lies north of the Disc river
and it was in that district that the
French took over a part of the Brit
ish battle line)
Violent fighting was in progress all
night along the Noyon-Chauny line
The Germans increased their attacks
in the Noyon and Disc river sector
but suffered heavy losses as their
massed columns came under the fire
of the French machine guns and ar
tillery.
1.-THE battle continued with great
violence throughout the night, the
Germans increasing their attacks
along the whole of the Chauny- Noyon
front" the official communique said
French infantry was efficiently
supported by their artillery and our
resistance to the German attacks
greatly hampered the operations they
attempted
"The enemy suffered heavy losses
all along the whole front
During the night the French evac-
uated Noyon but the movement was
carried out in perfect order
I'VE still firmly hold our positions
on the left bank of the Disc river"
AMSTERDAM, March 26.-AII of
Germany's foremost leaders with the
possible exception of Field Marshal
Won Mackensen, are now on the west
ern front. German headquarters are
said TO be established temporarily
mt st. Quentin.
In addition to the kaiser and the
German crown prince, Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, Crown Prince Rup-
precht Of Bavaria, General Won Lu-
dendOrff and scores of lesser gener-
ais are on the western front between
the Aisne river and the North sea.
Tanks, evidently copied from the
British cars, are being used by the
Germans in the fighting southwest of
st. Quentin, said a dispatch from Ber-
lin today 1t was stated that the Ger
man military authorities were elated
with the results achieved by their
tanks.
LONDON. March 26.-The French
have extended the portion of the line
which they took over along the
southern end of the battle zone. Field
Marshal Haig reported that fresh
French troops were arriving in the
sectors of Guiscard and Nesle, both
of which towns are now in the hands
of the Germans
(The French war office announced
on Monday that French troops had
relieved the British on that part Of
the battle front lying in the Noyons
sector. Noyons is about five miles
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26

said that the fighting over broad sec
tors of the front was of 1.-THE most
severe description" This was espec-
tally so of the struggle to the north
and south of Bapaume and south of
Peronne
In the Bapaume sector the Germans
are fighting for elevated ground,
while south of Peronne they are try
ing to establish their position on the
Somme river.
ct was south of Peronne that heavy
British counter attacks succeeded in
flinging the Germans from the west
ern to the eastern bank on Sunday
night)
Field Marshal Haig spoke of fresh
German troops which had been
brought up to the front, but their
onslaught was met with gallant re-
sistance by the brave British forces.
LONDON. March 26.-The critical
hour of the battle of Picardy is ap-
preaching.
A big reserve army is being held be-
hind the allies rear and advices from
the front today indicated that a strong
counter offensive against the Germans
might be expected SOON
The Anglo-French forces now hold
strongly fortified positions all along
the front and are in a strategic rosi-
ton to send their fresh troops into
the fray at any time.
1t is understood that there are
American troops in the allied eserve
army.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26
PEACE RESTS WITH
AMERICA SAYS JAP

NEW L0RK, March 26.-Peace
rests with America and the COM
ing of peace, through victory, de-
ponds upon how deeply America
goes into the war, Lieutenant
General Chikushi, head of the
Japanese military mission de-
clared here today on the eve of n
tour of the west.
GAS soldier / cannot discuss
peace without victory he said.
Japan, Chikushi said, is prepar-
ed to cooperate with America in
every possible way.
General Chikushi planned to
visit West Point today and de-
part tomorrow for Philadelphia,
Chicago and a several weeks
tour of many western cities.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26

and are discussing further measures
to give the nation more men and still
more men for the task confronting it.
Action along this line in the near flu
ture is confidently expected.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26
DANCES JIGS AT 102

LACROSSE, WIS, March 26.-Tom
Edwards, of Viola, Crawford county,
who is 102 years old, can dance a jig
and hurdle a chair with greater ease
than most men of thirty. He attrib-
utes his longevity to the fact that he
never worries, has never drank any
thing stronger than sweet cider and
has never used tobacco. He confesses
a weakness for candy.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-03-26

The Twin Falls Times has all the
latest news up to the time of going
to press-fresh from the leased wire
which is employed In our office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
N. E. SPRUCE
Continued from Pace One)

meet the specifications" Assistan.
Naval Constructor Smith said In,
day. ut is therefore necessary 10 ds..
veIop every possible source Of sup.
ply. Contracts have already been on.
tered into with practically all mills
throughout the New. England dis.
trict. which are at present: operating,
for their entire output, Of this Class
of material; and in order further ID
increase the output it is now desired
to open up new tracts and iustM por.
table mills where necessary. :.
Information is also REQUESTED as to-
the addresses of owners ofsSperato.a
of portable saw mills who. are will.
ing to take contracts for operating
undeveloped tracts.
New England operators have en-.
tered heart and soul into the man.
ufacture Of airplane stock and are
doing everything possible to assist
the government along this line. Re-
cent exhaustive tests made by the
bureau of forestry have proven that
New England spruce Is the equal in
strength chara cteristic Of the hes,
spruce grown in the west. Specified
lions and a sample form Of contract
can ue had on application to the Bos-
ton office"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
Proposed Grain Shipments
Causes JOy in Holland

The Hague, Saturday. April l3-Ih'
announcement of the American war
Trade Boards offer to send immediately
two shiploads OF American grain to Hof
land and to facilitate the sending OF
third shipload from Argentina, ocea'
stoned considerable popular relief ne"
through the prospect that the distre"
owing to the shortage of food supplies
would be alleviated. The condition thS'
three equivalent vessels must leave
Dutch ports simultaneously, when was
not mentioned in the press message gar.
rying the announcement. has not se'
reached the newspapers, however saw
by way OF rumor.
The prospect Of receiving gram guy
plies and the hope that some SYSTEM
will be devised whereby such suppNe'
can be maintained to tide the ha.'o'
over. until summer and early 1aii' "to
popularity described as "almost 100 eoo0
to be true" In the meantime the gen
erai attitude is that 1t would be oetls
to refrain from rejoicing until the ."
actually 10 here.
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BIG GUN SHELLS
PARIS AT NIGHT

Paris. April 1t.-Paris last night was
subjected to its first nocturnal bonn
bardment since the long-range Smelling
began, the J ,mbardment being resumed
late in the night. No casualties were
reported.
Today's bombardment of the Paris
region was opened shortly after 3
o'clock this afternoon. One woman was
killed.
The beginning of nocturnal lombard
ment is attributed to tne fact that the
Germans now know that the French
have located exactly the long-ranee
gun. so that there is no longer any ne
cessity of refraining from night firing
lest the flare of the explosion should
betray the gun position.
The negative results obtained in the
first nights bombardment are likely to
prove a disappointment to the Germans,
as reverting TO the nocturnal is no i'm
provement to the day firing, which were
timed so that the shells would reach the
capital at hours when the streets were
most crowded.
Notwithstanding these calculations.
however the only shots of the $50 fred
which caused any notable casualties
were those which respectively struck
church on Good Friday, the infant asy-
lum attached to a maternity hospital
and an old mems bowling green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
N. E. CHURCHES
AGAIN AID LOAN

Boston. April 4.-Churches aided to-
day in the drive for New England's
Liberty Loan quota of $3.50 600 On,
through appeals at most every service
lot the purchase of bonds. In virtually
every city and towns there was a spe-
c'ai meeting which was addressed by
some of the army of speakers at the
disposal Of the district loan Committee
hegihning tomorrow a concentrated
ehoft VIII be made to lift the scales
ABOVE the $4,000, 900 daily average that
Is necessary If the districts nuota ;s
~ ne subscribed The total thus far for
Ne" England. according to the latest
'aoulated returns, is SOL, $4,000. Every
possible line OF friendly rivalry is to be
employed to accomplish the object.
MO- only are communities engaged In
spirited competition for loan honnrs
put different racial groups are cbalIene-
ing one another to exhibitions of nrac-
.'tdl loyalty. In this city Chinatown IL
Iuil on Liberty Loan activity. Chinese
BOY scouts, Chinese bond statesmen and
Chihese committees are working to-
sether under the direction of Won Gee
secretary Of the Chinese Merchants AS
soc'atlon, to put every man in China
town on record for the great money
drlVe. The Jews, Italians, Poles and
Armenians are also obtaining gratifying
results in their campaigns
The town of Hull reported TODAY that
1t went "over the top with pledges
exceeding its $4,000 quota by more than
$4,000 Practically every family in the
town Is represented in the third loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
BRITISH HOLDING
CRITICAL SECTOR

With the British army in France.
April 14.-CBy The Associated Press).
This morning found the British
holding firmly in the critical Baillell-
Merville sector after night Of the
most intense fighting. during which
numerous heavy ATTACKS were re-
pulsed and the invaders were driven
from Robecq by counter stroke.
The Germans today were continu-
ing to drive forward in masses
against the defending positions
which block their way to Haze
brouck. with the railway lines, but at
the latest reports the British had not
wavered in the face of the terrific
onslaught by superior numbers.
While no one could predict the out
come of the fierce battle now rag
ing the British position this morn
ing seemed more firm and settled
than at any period since the Ger
mans began their onslaught west
of Arhentierest.
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WILLIAM J. STONE
CONTINUED from Page Ono

bral hemors/.age effected his left side.
making him helpless. but he did NOT
lose consciousness and few hours later
rallied and began to talk about getting
up His family and friends were very
hopeful until yesterday, when there was
a decided turn for the worse.
Today there was second cerebral
hemorrhage and the senator fell into
state Of coma. Death came at 49,
o clock this afternoon. but his physician
made no announcement until an hour
later, because on two previous occa-
s;ons the patients pulse had become 50
weak that the family thought the end
had come.
At the bedside were Mrs. Stone and
their children. Federal Judge Kim
brought Stone of Kansas CITY. Mrs.
John W. Parkinson OF st. Joseph. Mo,
and Miss Mabel Stone, and niece, Miss
Margaret Winston OF st. Louis.
All the members Of the Missouri del
egation in Congress were at the home
during the day and there were scores
Of other callers among officials and
members of Congress.
Senator Reed announced tonight that
funeral service will be held tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock at the home. and
the family. accompanied by congress
sional committee, will leave with the
body in the evening for st. Louis.
At st. Louis night train will he
taken for jefferson City. where the
body will rest in state in the state
Capitol Wednesday. That evening the
body will be taken to Nevada Mo, Sen
ator Stones old home, Cor burial there
Thursday by the Nevada Masonic lodge
A successor to Senator Stone 10
hold office until the next general
election in November will be named
by Governor Gardner Of Missouri,
who is n Democrat. Senator Hitch
cock Of Nebraska. ranking Demo-
crat of the foreign relations COM
mittee. Is expected to succeed to the
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DEEDS OF VAI0p
Continued from Pan. rs.

teered for stretcher bearine d,.
the FIRST line and worked n,t,,
were nearly exhausted. The Chic, n1
geon ordered them to return = SUI
rest. but they hid until the su,.s
disappeared and then resumed
first-aid duties. 'aee
A 19-year-old courier who c,,
message more than two mill. .
der heavy shell fire fell exhau,,ss uo'
ter delivering his message in,o a.
hands OF the commander Of ths ,,s .ae
AFTER short rest, he besred ~ u,'
allowed t. continue his fron, :. 70
courier service. nne
Another lieutenant commana,n. !.
machine gun unit. just missed h.,-
struck by a shell which buri.a .h
gun, but he ordered his men A. s
out the I;cce and soon had il n,,As
again into the German position. lug
Scores Of officers and men who |.
been assigned to rear-line as.
pleaded for an opportunity to -
the front line. ""
The artillery also did coura,.
work and furnished wonderful rs
port for the American infantr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
GAS EXPLOSION
KILLS TWO WOMEN

weymouth. Mass. April 14-Mr:.
T. C. Lloyd and Mrs. E. F. Maro,,d
were instantly killed by an explosion
when badly damaged their home IN
~ Weymouth tonight. A daugh-
Ter OF Mrs. Lloyd. Mrs. f. NJ. McIr-
tyre, was stunned but was rescuad
by neighbors.
- peleVed the explosion wa,
caused by illuminating gas. Mrs.
Lloyd and Mrs. Maraued had gone
ao"n TO the cellar with a lighted
lamp to investigate a report that
there was leak in the water pine
&hen there was deafening roar.
Ihe house was badly shattered ,,y
me conclusion and burst into
names. Neighbors who rushed to .ne
house climbed through a window and
rescued Mrs. Mcintyre. who law
stunned on the floor. Mrs. Lloyd was
% years old and Mrs. Marqued S..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
APPRENTICE CREW
BRING MEADE TO PORT

An Atlantic Port, April 14.-Care-
full inspection today of the former
army transport Meade, which was
obliged to anchor off the New Eng
land coast because of the storm last
week. showed the ship tight and
sound despite her buffeting. The
Meade was brought in here last night
by the apprentice crew which was
taken off as precautionary meas
IRE at one time during the pounding
while she lay at anchor.
Speaking of this experience the
Meade's commander. Captain James
W. Hill, said: The apprentices
have been in training only few
weeks but they manned the Iifeboats
like veterans"
The Meade will be entirely refit-
ted inside for use as a training shin
for the shipping boards recruiting
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
RICHMOND

Mrs. Thomas Gearrey has returned
from visit with her sister at South
Brewer.
Raymond Pedrick and Earl Elliott
OF Beverly. Mass. are guests Of Ben
5amin and Joseph Whitmore.
Miss Alice Libby Of Portland is
passing a few days at home with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Libby.
Mrs. Annie Willis and brother. Os-
car Stetson left this week for Man
chester, n. H.. where they have Sc
cured employment and will reside.
Mrs. Noble Maxwell and.nurse, Miss
'Ayot. accompanied by Mr.. Maxwell,
ARRIVED In Richmond Saturday eve
ming from Atlantic City. n. j.
Road Commissioner Henry F.
Smith had crew Of men cleaning vi,
Main street hill! this week.
Red Cross whist next Tuesday cve-
ming. April is, at the home Of Ms.
C. l.. Blain, instead Of Mrs. A. r.
Small as previously announced.
Elder Hiram Mains will preach %
the Advents at the Cniversalist ves-
try Sunday afternoon and evening.
The selectmen have finished taking
the tax list OF property and polls in
town.
OF the p men. Sagahoc county
quota, who will be sent to Camp
Devens in Ave periods commencing
April rs. the following are from
Richmond: Albert Richard Palmer,
Adam John Nichols. Pearl E. Perry.
Walter Berton Pinkham and John
Francis Riley.
Mrs. Cora Searles has sold her
house on Bridge street to Wallace
Pomeroy.
The Junior Red Cross will hold an
entertainment and social at Curtis
hall next Wednesday evening. April
Il.
Mildred. the 5-year- daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pushard OF Ice
boro met with a serious accident one
day this week when she fell on on
arrow, falling in such way that It
was necessary to take her to the
hospital and have the eye removed.
Thomas O'Neil, foreman of the
making room at the G. A. Hawkes.
Shoe Co. fell about 80 feet down the
elevator we'll Saturday morning
breaking his ankle and hurting his
back quite badly. He was taken 20
his home and is resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-15
WINTHROP

The last rehearsal for the "old folks
concert will be held Monday evening T."
the Town hall at o'clock 1t Is hopou
that every member Of the chorus VIII os
present to practice the march. Ans
concert Tuesday evening is for the oe"-
eft of the Red Cross. The com"'.'
on Red Cross surgical dressings mus
changed the time of meeting from IueS-
day to Wednesday evening because OF
the concert.
A regular all-day meeting OF Ing
Grange Tuesday w. j. Thompson As-
sured the lecturer, over the telephone
that he would be here to speak 10 'he
Grange on that day. Each member Is
requested to have a patriotic Quotation'
Frank Phalen will speak at Town nan
Friday evening on subjects interesting
to every loyal American citizen. more
particulars later.
Frank Stockford of the L. S. navy IS
on a visit to his mother. Mrs. Della
Stockford. having 10 days furiougn.
Mrs. Annie Davis has returned from
Skowhegan after an extended visit with
her daughter. Mrs. Estelle Magoon.
Bernard Davis Of Rumford Falls has
returned home after three days visit
with his mother. Mr.. Davis was called
to this section of the State by business
| in Augusta.
Several from winthrop visited Angus
ia Sunday to hear Bishop Hughes at tho
Green street NJ. f. church.
Rev Roscoe Remick of Chebeague
was a recent visitor in town.
Arthur Lord of Connecticut is in town
to move his family to his new home In
Connecticut.
Mrs. Flora Lord has returned to her
home in Wayne after passing the winter
with her son and family in this town.
J. +. Lavallee has returned home from
Madison, where he passed the winter.