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New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
''Press On!" Says
Bake er, Praising
Pershing's Troops
Secretary's Letter of En-.
couragement Written in
France
IBY TIE ssncfafnd Preao

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY 1,
FRANCE, April 1S.-General Perish
ing to-day made public a letter date
France, April 7, sent by Secretary o
War Baker to the officers and men O
the American expeditionary forces:
AFTER thorough inspection of
the American expeditionary forces
| am returning to the United States
with fresh enthusiasm to speed up
the transportation of the remainder
of the great army Of which you are
the vanguard
What | have seen here gives COM
Portable assurance that plans for the
effectiveness of our fighting forces
and for the comfort and welfare of
our men have been broadly made
and vigorously executed.
"Our schools and system of instruc-
ton are adding to the general SOL
der training the specialized knowl-
edge which developed @among our
French and British associates dur
ing the four years of s,eroic action
which they have displayed from the
beginning of the war
Fortunately the relations be-
tween our soldiers and those of the
British and French are uniformly
cordial and happy, and the welcome
of the civil population Of France has
been met by our soldiers with chiv
alrous appreciation in return.
I'VE are building a great army to
vindicate great cause and the spirit
which you are showing; the courage,
the resourcefulness and zeal for the
performance of duty, both as SOL
dlers and as men. Is not only prom
Using Of mililary success, but is
worthy Of the traditions of America
and of the Allied ranks with which
we are associated. Press on
"NEWTON BAKER,"
The following statement was addet
by "order of General Pershing":
"1n adding his own appreciation
to the splendid spirit of our army
the commander in chief wishes to
impress upon the officers and men
of all ranks a keen sense of the
serious obligation which rests upon
them, while at the same time Civ
ing fresh assurance of his complete
confidence in their loyalty, their
courage and their sincere devotion
to duty"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Our Engineers at the Somme
Held Back Germans a Week
General Ravlinson, Commander of British Army Says
Checking of Teuton Drive Was Largely
Due to Americans

that for six weeks previous to TAX
ing your place in the front line your
men had been working at such high
pressure. erecting heavy bridges on
the Somme. My best congratula-
tions and warm thanks to ali.
"RAWLINSON."
General Mullers Sends Praise
The British General H. L, Mullers.
commanding a cavalry division, for
warded the following letter to the
commander of one Of the American
engineering units:
battalion was fighting with the First
Cavalry Division in the line on
March 80 the army commanders
congratulatory message applies to
them equally with the units of the
First Cavalry Division. 1t has been
brought to my notice that the men
under your command fought most
gallantly alongside the British cav
airy. am most grateful to you and
the unit under your command for
the invaluable assistance you gave
us on March 80, 1918. Please con-
vey my thanks and congratulations
to all ranks"
The reports of the gallant conduct
of the Americans on the British front
have caused General Pershing to send
the following letter to the engineering
commander:
"The commander in chief has
noted with great satisfaction the
fine conduct of the officers and men
of your regiment during the recent
German offensive, as testified by
British army commanders"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
tBy Tho Associated Pressl

AMSTERDAM, April 18.-The Hun
gariah Ministry has resigned, dis
patch from Budapest reports. The de-
cisior of the Hungarian Cabinet was
reached at a meeting yesterday morn
ing, at which Premier Wekerle presid-
ed. All the members of the Cabinet
we're present except Count Szyerenyl,
Minister of Commerce, and Count
Itchy, Minister of Court, who were ab-
sent from Budapest After short con-
ference all the members present signed
the document rendering their resigna-
tions.
A Copenhagen dispatch last night
said Premier Wekerle had decided to
resign owing to dissension in the min
stry over the suffrage reform bill, and
that King Charles was expected to re-
quest him to form a new Cabinet, ex-
Guiding the ministers who oppose a
compromise on the suffrage measure. |
Czernin Decorated by Emperor
The "Wiener Zelrung." says Vienna
dispatch, prints the imperial auto
graphcd document relieving Count
Czernin of his Office as Austro- H un-
garian Foreign Minister, and adding:
During one of the most important
cpocns in the history of the world
you, n the interest of the policy which
now, as before, will remain determi-
native for my house and my state, have
performed in a self sacrificing manner
and with untiring loyalty eminent SER
vices, in which a success which rightly
gives you satisfaction is not denied to
you, seeing you were among the fore
most to give the first conclusion of
peace to suffering humanity"
For this Emperor Charles expire esses
unendlng gratitude, eonfers a high
decoration upon Count Czernin. as
sures him Of the continuous favor Of
the Emperor and adds the hope that
the Emperor and the state will not al
ways be deprived of his extraordinary
gifts.
DR.. Won Seydler, the Austrian Pre-
mler, IN receiving delegation of Depu-
ties who called attention to the pro-
nounced agitation recent political
events had caused in German circles,
said he was aware of this excitement
and greatly regretted it. He was en-
phatic in declaring that neither the
foreign nor the home policy of the
government was affected in The least
by the change in the Austro- Hungarian
Foreign Ministry. says Vienna dis
patch. He added tina, according to the
unalterabie views of the Crown, with
which he was completely acquainted,
those who looked to the Entente for
salvation woulo always be regarded
and treated as enemies Of the state
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Casualties Among Our
Fighting Men Abroad

WASHINGTON, April 18.-The casu-
atty list to-day contained seventy-two
names, divided as follows: Killed in
action, ~; died of wounds, 3; died of
disease, 5; wounded severely, 7; wound
slightly, IS.
The list named four officers. CAPTAIN
James E. Miller was killed in action.
Lieutenant Arthur B. Warren died of
disease, Lieutenant James E. O'Toole
was wounded severely and Captain Ma
thanle! P. Brooks was wounded slightly
The list follows:
(AU names not otherwise marked
are those of p''ivates.)
Killed in Action
MILLER, James D., captain
DAMON. Henry L., corporal.
HOYT. Russell A., corporal.
MAXTED. Henry c.. corporal.
SPOONER. Ralph j., mechanic
BLAIR. Joseph E.
MERESEWSKI. Michael.
NELSON. Reynod.
NOBLE. William j.
O'BR1EN Edward J.
SZOLT. Frank J.
TIMMONS. Basil A.
Died of Wounds
COLE, Roland E.
JOHNSON. Oscar
WEISS, William.
Died of Disease
WARREN. Arthur B.. lieutenant; scarlet
fever.
BuYATTE. Ambrose Xavier, sergeant
pneumonia.
CANDAGE, Robert L.. pneumonia.
NICHOLS, Ornie. pneumonia
SMITH, Harry measles.
Wounded Severely
O'TOCLE. James E.. lieutenant
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19

resignation than enthusiasm. The 90.
sential characteristics of Baron Burian
are docile obedience to the orders
which come from Berlin and Budanest
According to the 'Schweizer Press
telegraph which reflects the opinion
OF the German circles in Austria. one
can Judge IN spite of the rgors of the
censorship the political situation re-
mains extremely delicate At Vienna
marked discomfort reigns. and ono
hears remarks it is impossible to re-
peat. On the contrary. the Poles have
heard with delight of the retirement
OF Count Czernin. AS for the Czechs
they are showing Indifference.
The tone of the German press also
Is very significant. The 'Koelnische
solkszeltung' violently takes Emperor
charles to task for what it calls the
most painful impression produced in
Germany. 1t adds that Czernin was
ignorant of the sovereign's letter. that
the German minister was no better in
formed and that such q letter would
never have been written in the time
OF Francis Joseph.
Finally. one will not read without
curiosity this very sober picture which
the Vienna correspondent of the
'Muenchener Neueste Nachrichten'
draws of the internal situation in AUS
tria. He says: The declarations of
the monarch and of the minister, pro-
testations of friendship and brotherly
felicity. are not sufficient to reassure
US. 1t Is fact that plots have been
fomented against the alliance. We
know and foreigners know that a very
important part of the population is
sympathetic to the Entente"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
r,;,i. in Dual Monarchy
Declared capable of
Any Possibility"
n;.content in Vienna
Grows More Marked
Poles Hear With Delight of
Retirement of Count
Czernin

WASHINGTON. April 1s.-The po-
r,ical situation in Austria-Hungary re-
ns;ns extremely delicate. according to
=, official dispatch to-day fr- n Swift
,.rIaud, summarizing reports from
audapest and comment in Austrian and
German newspapers. Austria. the dis
,.teh said, is coming to the greatest
amenities, security no longer exists
.,d the situation ais capable of any
possibility.
Marked discomfort reigns in Vienna,
according to the dispatch, while
.neeches delivered in Parliament by
TIA Czechs, Jugo-S -Slavs and Poles in
,uirs hatred Of Germany and demand
rorganization OF Austria-Hungary.
wen the Social Democrats are said to
have proclaimed in the Austrian Cham
her Of Deputies that the monarchy is
rot directly interested in the struggle
d Germany against Great Britain,
rance and America.
The dispatch follows:
"A dispatch from Budapest an
uounces that Baron Br-:-.A will re-
.siye the portfolio ot Finance in as
,uming that of Foreign Affairs. The
summation of the new minister has
xen received In austria with more
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Degrees for Reading and Root

TORONTO, April 1s.-The Univer-
sity of Toronto will confer the honor
ary degree of Doctor of Laws upon the
Earl of Reading, British Ambassador
to the United States, and Elihu Root
on May II, it was announced today.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
tBy Tho Associated Press,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
+ RANCE, April 1s.-Reports from
British commanders which have lust
been received at American Army
Headquarters give the first definite
information that American engineer
ing troops in large numbers were
among the forces hastily assembled by
Major General Carey for his impro-
y,.lsed army which filled the gap in the
line made by the Germans at the op-
ening of their offensive last month.
The American engineers were at worL
constructing and operating field rail
ways and building bridges.
Three companies of an engineering
regiment were caught in the early
oombardment and ordered to fall
back. To one of the American com
panies, which had been consolidated
with the British Royal Engineers. was
delegated the task of guaranteeing
the destruction of an engineers
dump which it had been decided to
abandon.
Cooks Join Engineers
This detachment destroyed all the
material, made a rapid retreat. caught
up with the larger group and imme-
dlately resumed work LAYING ont
trenches. These operations lasted
from March % to 81 AS the German
attack became more intense the enei-
neers were Joined by cooks, orde rlies
ana railway men as a part of General
Carey's forces.
The commanding officer of an Amer
lean regiment took charge of an in
fantry sub-sector and directed the &C.
ton OF his troops for one week until
the emergency passed at that point
10 this officer General Rawlinson'
commanding the British army en-.
gagged in that sector, sent the follow
ing letter:
The army commander wishes to
record officially his appreciation Of
the excellent work your regiment
has done in assisting the British
army to resist the enemy's powerful
offensive during the last ten davs.
| fully realize that it has been
largely due to your assistance that
the enemy has been checked. and
rely on you to assist us still further
during the few days which are still
TO come before shall be able to re-
leve you in the line.
Il consider your work in the line
to be greatly enhanced by the fact
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Baker Considers Listing
Addresses Of Casualt;e,

WASHINGTON. April 18.-Secretary
Baker said to-day the proposal that the
home addresses of the men named be
restored to casualty lists will be taken
up soon, and that the prevailing opin-
ion of his military advisers will deter
mine the decision.
He said the practice of many news
papers in requesting relatives of SOL
diers named in the lists to COM
municate their addresses and other
data would have the effect of DESTROY
ing the object of the present system.
the concealment Of important informa-
tion from. the enemy.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Allies Win on the Struma

LONDON. April 49, -~- In surprise
attack on the Struma Wednesday, Brit
ish and Greek troops inflicted heavy
losses, a French official statement given
out in Paris to-day states. The com
muniqu6 follows:
"EAsTERN THEATRE, April H.
There was great activity on the part
Of both artiIIeries along section OF
the front An important surprise at
tack carried out by the British and
Hellenic troops Oh the Struma on Aprii
10. had most aatisfactory results and
inflicted heavy losses on the enemy"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
British to Decorate
u. s. Medical Officer
lBy Tho Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 18.-~Lieutenart Theo-
dore Higgins sweetser, Of the Medical
Reserve, United States Army, has been
recommended for the British Military
Cross for conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty.
Near Passchendacle, on March 12, he
rendered valuable assistance to more
than forty men suffering from gas,
while he himself was also suffering
from the effects. At the present time
the address of Lieutenant Sweetser is
not available
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Riding the

!. The public takes our ad-
Sverisements so literally
that we now and then find
ourselves open to some
friendly bantering, though
we think that the friends
who called recently knew
just what we meant
whether we said it or not!
1t seems, so they claim,
that in a discussion, where
our advertising had been
upheld as proof-positive of
mat unexaggerated, un-
adulterated and unvarnished
ruth in advertising could and
would do, somebody had in
mated that at the moment
We We're getting away with
murder Ito quote them ex-
aty) when it came to talk
ng about cutting a first class
Iallor bill in half by coming
Whether we said first
Glass; high Glass; or most
s1pensive ought really to
have made but little differ
'nee. AS it gave rise, how
Ner' to some misunderstood
ue as to just what we had in
y 4nd, we re glad to forget
mat, mat IT 8 hair-splitting and say
pa0hcly Ito clear the mists of
m,sunderstanding) that the
Mly ..I comparison we ever
n:, MS Is with the Gerry highest
mg1e0 custom made not
au' alst class for the money
- a' some less expensive tail
-, ~ ask but highest class as
Serstood NJ. M by the output of
/ ,,ss;. s York r. best and ex-
saslve tailors.
n,,ap! sapprlcs, tailoring, work
''l'p' f1t and finish.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19

BR1TTON, Edward.
DAVIS. William R.
DUTO. George j.
FANGORI, Michael.
FRIESE. Victor C.
PEREDNEA, Yagnas
Wounded Slightly
BROOKS. Nathaniel P, captain.
M'KENNA. Martin H.. sergeant
SORBER. John NJ, sergeant.
BRENNAN. Walter j.. corporal
GORMAN. Alfred P, corporal.
M'CARRON. William j., corporal.
RATHBURN, Oscar H.. corporal
BARRY, J. B.
BARTLETT. Murry W.
BATEMAN, Purley j.
LAZ1NSKI, Joseph.
BEDARD, Joseph A.
BLACKWELL, Wilson M.
COONER, John D.
CRETEAU, Leo.
CULLEN. Arlington C.
EDMUNDS, Ralph E.
FARMER. Ula r.
CANNON. Joseph J.
GORMAN. Arthur P.
GRANGER, Joseph G.
HELPA, Gustav.
HITCHCOCK, James E.
HOLLIS, Edward l..
JARDINE, Howard l..
JURES, Bill.
KANE, Joseph J.
LYONS, Arthur L.
NEWTON. Charles.
NEWTON. Clarence E.
O'ROURKE, Cornelius.
PATIERNO, Ncoino.
PETERSON. Arthur G.
QUINN, Walter F.
ROBINSON, Charles r.
ROBINSON. Edward r.
SEEBACK, Charles C.
SHERIDAN, Joseph l..
SLEEPER. Harold R.
STEWART. Jerry c.
SUTTON. Harry R.
TARBOX, Elmer H.
TROY. James P.
yONNES. Frank M.
WIRANIS. Ralph.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-19
Count Tisza Made
Hungarian Premier,
Succeeding Wekerle
New Austrian Foreign Min
lister Lauded as Loyal
to Germany
[By United Press1

LONDON, April 18.-Count Tisza,
former Hungarian Premier, has again
been appointed to that post, following
the resignation of Count Wekerle and
his Cabinet, it is learned here.
Count Stephan Tisza, now ffty-six
years old. has been accused of being
the principal figure in starting the
present war. He resigned as Premier
IN May, 1917. He is an extremely ro-
bust personality. In the course of his
stormy Parliamentary career he fought
ct least three serious duels, always
VIGOROUSLY. He is considered a Ger
manophle and his relations with
Baron Burian, the Austro- Hungarian
Foreign Minister, are close.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24

nison to report as Uncle Sans SOL
diers. Out of the first class only one
young man, Roy Rice, remains and he
tried to enlist so as to go with these
boys but will have to wait until he is
called. Our boys who have gone
three-and those who are about to
go, not one but what is manly and
brave and full of enthusiasm as he
talks Of his soldier life. Our hearts
are sad but we are immensely proud
Of our brave lads.
Miss Mclaughlin left for her home
in Gunnison Saturday. She has been
reelected as teacher of district No.
IA next year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson are vis-
iting at Cathedral this week.
Miss Lonna Arlington of Gaeview
is getting up music class in the val
ley.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24

Carpenter, treasurer, and O. L. Inca.
member OF executive committee. Sew
enteen members answered roll call, Of
whicn eleven were new members or
renewals. This business completed,
an adjournment was taken, and those
present, including many invited guests
proceeded to the business in hand
the drive for fmdscour part of he
one million dollars. After the business
meeting an auction was held and 4
Dox supper given. Then dancing V,s
the chief amusement r - evening.
NOW that we have . permanent orran-
ization, it is the purpose Of one ~ aIl
% 90 our bit" ~ the Opportunity
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24
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Correspondence.

ScWs-G hampton Cores spondence-
Wednesday, May %, 1918.
Frank Dean is breaking horses for
". 4. Sheldon.
Bill BIrty arrived home Friday from
i business tHp 10 Denver and Kiowa.
Twenty motor cars loaded to the
top made the trip to Waunita Hot
Springs Sunday.
l-ham Hamilton came up from Delta
Saturday on business and to visit his
sister. Nrs. Ed. Leonard
j. " Eamor loaded two cars Of
scrap iron this week at Doyle and one
q, Par,in.
Ed. Leonard goes to the Red Cross
hospital ~ Sa'ida this week for an op-
Grafton on one Of his legs.
Henry HANK Dcatcr, who rode in
Taylor Park asst year for the Talbot
OUTFIT. Is reported very sick with
pneumonia a, klowa, Colo.
Ssvo-sa. OF our Young ladies returned
home Saturday after having finished
a successful year at the Normal and
High School in GurisOn.
Ear Adams is selling motor stock
and soliciting buyers for the Cove
car. This car is TO be made in Colo
TI1o ana sells LOT Sbtp.OO IN Denver.
Z. =. Stephenson, c. l. Mcdonald
and Nor, Slate have been appointed
app-ar-ar- Of the Old Bush ranch.
John W Hamor is administration.
The road gang has returned TO
Doyle They will work the road to the
coun.y line near Steve Waters and will
thnn go after the Waunita road Up
Sprng creek.
4 number Of the boys drove to Gun
nisou Saturday TO attend a meeting
Of ths Taylor Park grazing associa-
tion. The big drive starts into the
Park ,hIs week
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24
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News-Champlon Correspondents.
Wednesday, May %, 1918.
Jay Kanzler who has been quite
i'll, is on the road to recovery.
Miss Amy Layton Of Somerset is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Mckee
at the Forks.
The sheep are being brought up in
large numbers. Mr.. Sylvesters fiocks
being the first bunch, followed by Nc
Kee and Fosters and the Hotchkiss
brothers.
A. C. Botsford from up the Muddy
has sold his lower ranch to Mr. Syi-
vester, the sheep owner. A number Of
ranches have changed hands in tie
past year. The Bolthe ranch near the
Forks il on the market and the Nc
Kee place at the Forks il for sale.
The new road Somerset Crested
Butte is finished from the Forks to
the Beaxley ranch, and = IN 6ns con-
diticn. With the ranchess eut o6 -
| they were BY the high waters of IL
Anfhracite, this rod = = blessing q
+ now enables thsm to sst tir wares
| - maxksk
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Wednesday, May %, 1918.
School closed Friday, May II. Miss
Mclaughlin and her pupils gave an
excellent program which was follow
ed by a dance. Subscriptions were
taken up for the benefit of the Red
Cross drive which amounted to $125. .05
This was a very good sum for place
no larger than Powderhorn.
Good Roads Day" was observed
here May 10. The school children had
vacation and men and boys turned
out enmasse to work on the road from
S o'clock until 6.
The ladies served dinner and supper
for the road workers on Good Roads
Day.
The roads around the valley are In
excellent condition now.
Will Sammons, w. =. Sammons,
Tom Foster and their respective FAM
lies spent Sunday on the Lake Fork.
Mrs. Puffer, Misses Pansy DeGraf-
fcnreid and Alice Rice, and Roy Rice
left for Hotchkiss and Crawford last
Wednesday.
Mrs. f. A. Foster and family have
returned from Gunnison where they
spent the winter. Miss Emma gradu-
ated from High School there.
Floyd Wilson came over from Co
chetopa Thursday to visit home folks
few days as he was called for Uncle
Sans service in the emergency call
May 81. This is the second call from
the Wilson family within two months.
Fred having gone in March.
Saturday, four others-Corb Nc
Neil, Jack Ferguson, R. Brolin, and
Fred Youmans, will leave for Gum
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24

Grape Juice, Solitaire and Armour's Veri-
best, per quart bottle ------ --------45c
Grape Juice, Solitaire and Arrnour's Veri-
host nor mint hottie 25c
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24
Factory Shoe repairing.
Work returned same day received.
See our adv. on page four.
Salida Harness Co., Salida, Colo.
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News-Champion Correspondence.
Wednesday, May q, 1918.
In accordance with plans and ar
rangemcnts, the people of this COM
munity met 1t the school building ON
tAs evening Of the 18th to organize
= branch ef the Gunnison chapter Of
~ AmsricaA Red Cross. The Of
1eers we're: Mn. .. L. Crews, preai-
dent; 4rs. John Wise, vice president:
Ma 9. ~. TN, secretary; Miss Zora
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Wednesday, MAY %, 1918.

News-Champion Correspondence
Wednesday, May %, 1918.
Ted Knowles of Doylevile was a
Parlin visitor Monday.
Miss Helen Deering is busy this
week soliciting for the Red Cross.
Miss Viola Mclaughlin is enjoying
visit from her sister, Miss Gertrude.
Fred Klein, Vern Brown, and Archie
Burch motored to Gunnison Satur-
day.
Frank Cader and Juan Quintana
were business visitors in Gunnison
Tuesday.
Miss Gertrude Balm departed for
Brandon, Iowa, Saturday for months
visit with relatives.
E. A. Mitchell and Charlie johnson
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24


Heinz Dill Pickles in bulk, per gallon Use
Heinz Sweet Pickles in bulk per galon-s1.5O
Heinz Sour Pickles in bulk, per gallon-S1.0 90
Ivanhoe and Holland brand Olives in quart
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24

The roads to Waunita Hot Springs
are now opened and several parties
have enjoyed the springs already.
However, it will probably be the mid
die of June or the first of July before
Waunita Society with DR.. C. G. Davis
at its head will arrive from Chicago
The annual session of Waunita So
ciety will assemble on August l, 1918,
and will continue for three days.
E
FISH SHIPPING tags &c each.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24

FISH SHIPPING tags &c each.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-05-24
II. n. Fogg

Of the Cochetopa shipped car Of
fine looking cattle to Denver Friday.
Clarence McLain returned to his
home in Ohio City Saturday, having
finished helping Ben McDonough with
ms spring work.