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the allied resistance at the sta- s
orders which have been captured
officers prove they evidently ant mated
that resistance would weaken Ase4
pressed forward, and that each q ihev
would advance farther than the II 4f-
til they had succeeded in bringing about
on the western front open warfare of a
kind which has not been seen in France
or Belgium since the first months of the
war.
The enemy has failed in this effort
With huge sacrifice of life he has bent
back the allied line by his onslaught,
but has failed to break it. His prog
ress instead of increasing from day to
day was greatest on the first day and
has slowed down steadily since then
Now, SO far as can be seen, he is
being held by an undismayed and un-
fettered defense. He may, of course
make further advances, but so long as
our line is not broken we can afford to
retreat still further without giving him
a victory to compensate him for his i'm
mense losses
And If the German losses are out Of
all proportions to the ground won, the
allies losses in men and guns, though
considerable, are being rapidly replaced.
Also behind the allies stand the resources
OF the United States in man power and
material while German man power must
undoubtedly be insufficient to meet the
continued demands on anything like the
same scale as the losses they have suf-
fered during the last five days"
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British Official Says
Battle Situation Is
Greatly Improve

washington, March 26.-Informatfon re-
ceived today by the British military at
tache, Maj. Gen. James ID. McLachlan,
is that the situation at the battle front
decidedly improved during yesterday. The
adYices are based on the repulse of the
Germans to the east bank of the Somme
between Peronne and Morschain.
The following explanation of the battle
situation was given to the Associated
Press today by General McLachlan:
The position in the battle zone is now
clearer and it is possible to get more
general view of what has happened dur
ing the first five days fighting.
1T is clear that yesterday the situa-
ton improved considerably On the
Somme between Morchain and Peronne
the Germans were driven back to the
eastern bank of the river Several heavy
attacks on other parts of the new line
have been repulsed and the line in gem
eral is being held. British and French
reserves are being brought up.
The first phase of the battle is in
fact over. 1t has not however, ended so
successfully for the German armies as
Hindenburg would have the world believe
1t Is clear now that the German inten-
ton was to crush our first line with over
whelming masses of troops and break
right through into the open country be-
yond. 1t is probable Amiens was their
objective in the battle.
"The Germans counted on breaking down
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CONFERENCE OF
HEALTH OFFICERS !.
COMES TO CLOSE


Last night ended the conference of the
health officers and sanitary experts from
the southern states. which has been held
at the Tutwiler hotel for the past two
Gays An automobile ride over the city
yesterday afternoon assisted In the en-
tertanment Of the visitors. Many new
arrivals We're noticed among the dele
gates yesterday morning.
Dr Lillian Smith, state bacteriologist
OF Kentucky. one of the few women Of
this country who have gained distinction
IN this line of endeSvor; Col. Will How
ara WEIGH, dean of the medical faculty
OF Johns-Hopkns university; DIR. John
A. Terrell, director of sanitation for the
United States of the Rockefellow foun-
dation; Wickliff Ross Of New York, gem
erai director of the international health
board of the Rockefellow foundation, and
several Others Of distinction were pres
ent.
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FIRST ERENCHMEN
GIVEN AMERICAN
SERVICE CROSSES
Americans Also H0nOred
Recently for Bravery
Under Heavy Fire
PERSHING SENDS
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Speaks Glowingly of Medical Ser
geant Peterson for Care of
Wounded at Service
Station

With the American Army in France,
March 26,-(By the Associated Press.)
The honor Of being the first men outside
the American service to receive the dis
tinguished service cross has fallen upon
two French officers-Maj. Jacques Cor
baron of the French mission attached to
the American forces, which We're north
of Lunevile, and Lieut.. De La Giglais
of the French artillery. Both officers
gave assistance to the American troops
while they We're under heavy. fire.
The distinguished service cross has also
been awarded to the following Ameri-
cans
COL Douglas Macarthur, Col. George T.
Leach, Lieut.-Col William A. Dohuhue,
Capt. Thomas Z. Handy Capt. Philip J.
MeCauley, First Lieut.. w. f. Word,
Capt. Charles j. Casey, Capt. Lloyd D..
Ross. Capt Richard Smith. First Lieut..
j. p Rosenwalk OF the medical corps,
All these officers distinguished them
selves in the fighting on the Luneville
sector
General Pershing has sent a special
message to the next of kin of Medical
Sergeant Peterson, who was wounded in
action March 3, and who died later,
Notwithstanding his wounds Peterson
supervised the cars of wounded brought
to the dressing station. The cross was
awarded him for his devotion to duty.
Colonel Macarthur, who was wounded
recently, and Captain Handy, were
= ,,,o,,r t1,a A ,na ,.ifans who ware awarded
the French war cross for distinguished
service on the Lunevile sector
ASSAULT ON ENEMY POSITION
Major Carboron participated in an as
sault on an enemy position March in
the salient of Du Fexs, which later was
occupied by the Americans and the name
of which it is now permitted to give,
where three lines had been overrun
Major Cobaron voluntarily Joined an
American company which underwent a
severe enemy fire for three hours The
communication announcing the bestowal
Of this cross as sent to Washington says:
1.-The officer. by his GOODNESS and con-
spicuous bravery, had marked effect
on the American organization undergo
ing it's baptism of fire.
Lieutenant De La Giglais entered a
quarry where an American battery
was under a heavy fire March near
Peronne and aided materially in en-
couraging the American artiilerymen.
Colonel Macarthur and Captain Pan
dy participated in the March 8 en-
gagement and received the same COM
mendation to Washington as Major
Cobaron. Colonel Leach and Iieuten-
ant Colonel DeHue were with Lieuten-
ant De Giglais. Captain McCauley and
Lieutenant Word conducted the move
ments of their battery in the same
action, together with Lieutenant Ter
rcll. who already has been mentioned
fee keeping up the morale of the men.
Captain Casey and Captain Ross
commanded companies in dual COM
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Chicago Bans Cabarets

Chicago, March 26.-All cabarets i'll
Chicago will be abolished after May
i, under the terms of an ordinance
passed by the city council late today.
The ordinance prohibits any form Of
entertainment, dancing. skating of
performing at any place where liquor
Is served. Orchestral music will DE
permitted by the payment of an adj
ditionaI $500 license fee. Mechanical
pianos may be used without any spa
ciai license.
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rushing infantry. After a breathing spell
in the early morning the Germans again
made a heavy assault between Ervillers
and Gomecourt and We're caught in the
British artillery barrage and crushed.
A little later the enemy advanced once
more and stormed the position with such
ferocity that it was feared Ervillers must
go. Fresh British troops were sent MP
and carried out an immediate counter
attack, relieving the situation.
The enemy, finding the road barred
through this place began hammering
hard below Gomiecourt in the region
of Sapignies. The British line south OF
this place had already swung back to
the west, and finally it became apparent
that it would be policy to withdraw from
Ervillers, Gomiecourt and Sapignies and
straghten out the front This was done
during the night, the withdrawal being
effected in good order
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KAISER IS OUT ON
HANDSPRING TOUR
Says Whole of Germany Is
Fighting for Its Free
Future

Amsterdam, March 26-The German
Emperor, speaking to the war CORE
spondents at the headquarters in the
field, said
Tell the people at home that out
here everybody gives his all; every
body knows that, however great the
stake, we shall. win The whole OF
Germany fights for its free future"
While on the battlefield the Emperor
shook hands with hundreds OF sol
diers.
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l.. & N. CLAIM AGENT
DIES AT INFIRMARY

William w. Pare, aged 81 years
and Nashville railroad at Birmingham
for several years, died yesterday aft
ernoon at the South Highlands in
Urinary after short illness. Mr. Pare
came to Birmingham several years
ago and has work ed for the Louis
vile and Nashville for over Is years
Mr. Pare is survived by his widow
and two small children and relatives
in Franklin, KY, his boyhood home
From Shaw's chapel the remains will
be taken today at noon to Cincinnati
o. Death was caused from severe
attacks of appendicitis which came or
SATURDAY.
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Allies ShoW Better Spirit In
Contesting Advance Than
at Any Time Since the
Big Drive Started

With the British Army in France March 26The Germans
today followed their of yesterday at Nese the
southern battle front by launching terrific assault against the
British along line running roughly between Hattencourt and
the region of Roye The British cooperating with their French
allies meeting the onslaught doggedy and CALAMITY and
a sangunary struggle in progress this afternoon
developed offensive
which lies little northeast But
pushing with strength than the southern
theatre bly, for strateq zeal
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Professor Fowler to
Be Field Secretary

According to an announcement made
py Leon G. Palmer. state general secre-
tary Of the Alabama Sunday School as
ISOLATION. Prof Luther Fowler city SUI
perntendent Of schools at Montevallo,
mas accepted position as field secre-
tary OF the Sunday School association.
MI. Fowler was professor OF history at
the Alabama Girls Technical institute.
Montev.lllo, for number OF years. ana
has also had wide experience as sum
day school superintendent and as county
Sunday School association president.
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Washington. March 26.-(speciall-Ger-
man aggressiveness may be continued for
one or four days longer, according to
information in the hands of the war de-
partment, but the momentum of the drive
which startled the world has been
checked
Washington is now of the opinion that
the next move of importance on the war
front will be the counter stroke of Field
Marshal Haig. The idea prevails that
Germany, halted through the necessity of
bringing up big guns and reinforeements
in men. win be subject to attack capable
of positive results
The official family, which has main
tanned calm throughout the crisis, was
congratulated this afternoon by con-
servative members of Congress on the
conservative attitude OF the nation At
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
ROLL OF HONOR

Washington. March 2s.-Twenty-
ties among the American expcditiOnary
forces include those Of two men killed
in action, three died of accident. seven
died of disease, one severely wounded
and 10 slightly wounded.
9Iajs. George j. Lawrence and Tint
0thy j. Monaghan and Lieut.. George f..
Patton were among the slightly
wounded. The list follows:
KILLED IN ACTION
Private Dewey Minteer.
Private william X. Neal.
DIED OF ACCIDENT
Corp. Albert Mider.
Private George G. Gray.
Private wilbur Christian.
DIED OF DISEASE
Sergt. Vincent Ccphas HaEOod
Corp. Lynn OdeII.
Corp. Ross E. Shelton.
Private George Arnett.
Private bIeoN Beck.
Private EImert Mathews Myerly.
Private Phillip c. Smith.
WOUNDED SEVERELY
Private Edward Dittmann.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
Majors. George J. Lawrence, Tim
othy j. Monaghan, Lieut.. George f.
Patton. Sergt. Warren Locker, Cook
kaziniies CichanOwich, Privates Ev-
erett G. Guion. David b. Pollock, Har-
ny f. Weidman, Tony Wisniski. James
J.. Wyatt.
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BY HIGH W. ROBERTS.

large. Despite the apparent confidence
exemplified by the people of the United
States. there was certain evidence of
hysteria. In several sections patriots,
imbued by the necessity of action, forced
pro- Germans to kiss the flag and in one
instance rode a woman astride of rails.
New York. as a result of excitement,
made frantic efforts during the day tore
pei possible attack from the air, or from
superguns possessed by Germans. The
embryonic hysteria affected Congress to
the extent of driving certain senators
to attack on the administration. The
President was severely criticized be-
cause Americans in France numbered less
than 100000, and because the United
States was not as yet prepared to de-
prive Germany totally Of it's supremacy
In the air.
Throughout the day President Wilson
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ANOTHER TERRIFIC ATTACK BY GERMANS MADE 81
ON SOUTHERN END OF BATTLE LINE YESTERDAY
Washington Confidently Awaits
Gen. Haig's Big Counter Stroke

was undisturbed. Every scrap of in
formation acquired by the various de-
partments was forwarded to the White
House, and the bulletins of the Assoc
eiated Press were eagerly devoured by
the commander-in-chief. 1t is learned
that the President is confidently awaiting
the counter stroke of General Haig,
which will be delivered, the war depart
ment believes, in 4S hours
The signs of isolated hysteria through
out the country, which affected the SEN
ate of the United States, were unnoted
by MIR. Wilson. 1t is said, on highest
authority, that the President is hopeful
that the nation will recognize the fact
that the war business of the United
states is serious, very grim. but will re-
tain confidence in the ability of the
United States to obviate and rise above
any disaster which does or may threaten.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
Euen Germans Surprised
At Work of the Great Gun

would have been considered an unusually
heavy war lie.
THE Berlin Loka1 Anzeiger, which,
like the other German newspapers, is
unable to give any information about the
construction of the gun, says the can
non must be provided with very long
bores as the shells travel IL kilometres
per second
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27

London, March pa dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen
sssys.
The bombardment of Paris by long
range gun was as great d surprise to
Germany as to other parts of the world
The Berlin vorwaerts says that had the
statement not been officially confirmed it
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
BRITISH WOUNDED
TAKEN TO PARIS
First Lot Sent to Paris Since the
Early Months of the War

Paris. March 26.--The first lot CT
British wounded from the German Of
fensive reached Paris on special hos
pital train today. They were distrib-
uted to the Paris hospitals.
This is the first time British wound
ed have been sent here, although num-
bers passed through Paris during the
early months of the war on their way
to the Versailles palace which was
then used as British hospital
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These two sectors were the scene of
most important operations today, al
though fighting was in progress along
the whole great battle front. In the
northern sector. about Achia-L e-Grand,
lsogeast wood and northward where
such desperate fighting was waged yes
terday, the Germans had not renewed
their attacks in strength at late hour
this forenoon.
BETTER CONDITION YESTERDAY
The allies today probably were in bet
ter condition to contest the German adj
vance than they had been since the be-
ginning of the offensive.
The capture of Nesle yesterday by the
enemy was achieved after heavy fighting
over a considerable front The Germans
advanced in strength. both north and
south of the town, and by pressing the
defending lines back in these places
formed a salient from which the allies
were forced to withdraw, leaving Nesle
in the hands of the enemy. Heavy fight
ing today in this section was forecast
by the appearance Of new masses Of
troops which the Germans brought up,
ready for another nuSb
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Ttuo Americans Tackle
Fifteen of the Boches

utes, managed to get away safely,
taking turns at covering each others
rerreat, They got back to the Ameri-
can lines without a scratch, but it is
known that three Germans were killed
and others were wounded.
Two encounters are reported be-
tween American accommodating patrols
and new listening posts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
Gifts to Knights Of Columbus

New York March GA contribu
ton of $250,0OO today by the Carnegie
foundation added the finishing touch
so the campaign conducted by the
Knights of Columbus in the archdio-
cese of New York to raise $500, 900
for their welfare work among Ameri-
can troops here and abroad and lifted
the total tonight to s4,069,542, with re-
ports not all in
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With the American Army in France
March 2e.-(By the Associated Press)
Two men of an American patrol. while
inspecting enemy trenches in the Toul
sector early this morning, encountered
10 of the enemy and Immediately
opened fire with their rifles. They also
used grenades and. after a few min
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yesterday
FIGHT SUNDAY AND MONDAY

The fighting on Sunday and Monday
in the neighborhood of Ervillers was
most bitter. Throughout Sunday night
and the early hours Monday the Ger
mans kept pressing against the stub
bor1Lly eontending British, who fought
with such desperation against over
whelmlng odds that they repealed the on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
BRINGS WOUNDED SOLDIER

Captain Smith won his cross for
bold initiative and prudence in con-
Quoting 60 men, who were repairing
the construction of communication
lines in the vicinity of Du Manonviller
to place of safety. After arriving
there Captain Smith returned and
brought in the body of a mortally
wounded French soldier, after which
he fell exhausted
Lieutenant Rosenwald, while at
tached to an artillery regiment, twice
entered a battery position under heavy
fire in order properly to care for
wounded"
General Pershing has sent the fol-
lowing message to the war department
at Washington:
Il request that you express my per-
sonal sympathy to the nearest relative
OF Sergeant Peterson. Mortally wound
ed, he gave instructions for the care
OF wounded and made a first aid post
IN order to save the lives of the men
about him. He was gallant soldier
and | awarded him the distinguished
service cross
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piles Cured In to IA Day.

Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind, bleeding or Protrudng Piles.
First application gives relief. soc.
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pany raid with the French March 5
and showed especial gallantry, win
ming the commentator of the colonel
and brigade commander.
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THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 2s.-Alabama. Geor-
gia, South Carolina and Mississippi: Fair
Wednesday and Thursday; little change
in temperature.
Florida: Fair Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and prob
ably Thursday; little change in tempera-
ture.
Kentucky: Partly cloudy Wednesday,
Thursday fair.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-28
SEIZURE 0F HOUSEWIVES
 FOOD STOCKS IMPOSSIBLE

The government has never consid- cred any plan of seizing foodstuffs owned by householders. Nor Is there any policy of this kind suggested for he future
 In spite of this fact, the United States food administration has been obliged rcpea fcdiy to isSae official de Hials of rumors that the government intends communicating preserves and canned goods put up in American homes.
 These rumorS were originated partly ny pro-German propagandis;S and part ly by conseiaaceless grafters, who sought te f"est through buying from misinformed housewives.
 The year 1918 will see home canning and preserving pracf.ced on greater scale than ever before in the nations < history. officials in Washington believe And they are assuring all patriotic housewives that foods so saved are theirs, and theirs alone.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-28
TAX ELECTORS NOTICE.

Beginning Monday, February 11th. 1918, l will meet the ptop- erty owners of Nevada county at the various places below noted for the purpose of colIeta9f taxes for the year 19t7 All tax payers are requested to br-nI their last tax receipt:
 Bodcaw, Parker Twp, Friday March l.
 Sutton, Albany Twp, Satur- day March 2.
 Laneburg, Albany Twp. Mon day March i.
 gsEmmet, Emmet Twp. Tues day March 5.
 Boughton, .Boughton Twp, Wednesday March 6.
 Prescott, Missouri Twp. Thursday March ' to Saturday April 13
 After April 18th the books will positively be closed. All tax''payers who do not pay their taxes on or before the above date will be compelled to paysthe pen atty as prescribed by law.
 SAM E. MUNN,
 Sheriff and Collector
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-28
PRESCOTT & NORTHWESTERN
4 TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kid hey and bladder troubles, dissol- yes gravel, cures diabetes. weak and lame ba ks, rheumatism. and Irregularities Of the kidneys and bladder in both men and wo. men. Regulates bladder trouble in children. + aot sold by yom druggist, will be sent by mail or receipt O. $l00. One smal ho'
 tie is two months treatment, and seldom fails to gerfect a cure Send for swern testimonials. Dr. E. w. Hall. 2626 Olive Street St, Louis Mo, Sold by druggists,
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-28
Why Shortage Exists.

The three great sugar producing cen CTS of the world are Germany, the West and East Indies. German sugar .s. of course. used at home. The East Indian sugar is unavailable because of he ship shortage,
 While | boats made big iuroads on he worlds shipping, France and Italy eased to be self sustaining in sugar manufacture England in the mean dme was cut of from German sugar 100000 tons a year -hetause of the war. The result has been Chat the al lied nations have been forced to turn to America and the West Indies for their sugar