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The Washington times., 1918-09-01
Too Warm Here After
Stay In Tropics.

Too Warm Here After -
Stay In Tropics. ~
1t is enough FOR the moment that
Admiral and Mrs. Clark are hack ana
everybody is glad. indeed, to weleoms
them. Whether they were equally
glad to return I don't know. To be
sure, everybody likes Washington. bult
Honolulu has a compelling charm
and then. Mrs. Clark contends. it'b
much too warm here after thu
tropics. Unfortunately she arrived,
just about the time our wondsrfullr-
cool July drew to a close and In dina.
to experience the enthusiastic heae
of August
Admiral Clark was one of tharH
teen captains whose names WoRan.
sent to the Senate on Thursday.
nominated for the temporary grade.
of rear admiral. Others well knowR
in Washington were Capt. Harold p
Norton, Capt. H. G. Billiard, Capt.
Mark l. Bristol Capt JOSEPH w
Oman. who is now in command aG
the naval training station 1t Now
port, and Capt Roger Welles, Ehes
used to have Captain Oman,s poss
Some years ago. Captain and Mfls
Welies have recently arrived II
Washington after visit with MisA
Martha. Goldman at Newport So
The Washington times., 1918-09-01
Wear The Thinnest Of
Lingerie Dresses

or the sheerest OF silk hosiery ifI
you will. but use MaNDO to re-
move the hair growth. The prep
aration should be on the dressing
table OF every particular woman.
It's a toilet necessity, ana helpsI
TO make one presentable in politeI
society. Any hair growth can be
removed in from two to three mir
utes. no matter how stubborn. Sold
by O'Donnell. Peoples, Riker. Chris.
tiani. OCram, and other good drug
stores. or write direct to Josephine
Le Fevre Co.. Phila-. Pa.
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Strategy Of the Allies Will
Surely Triumph Wash. View

Washington, March 2S.-Announce-
ment by Field Marshal Haig tonight
that the German war machine along
the whole British front had been
beaten off today with heavy losses
gave zest tonight to speculation here
as to the l.Iied counter assault which
officers feel certain will not long be
delayed.
War department officials, generally
appeared to he satisfied that SubStan-
tial American forces would enter the
battle lines with the French when
the signal for the counter blow is
given.
The new outbreak OF the German
thrust at Arras reported early in the
day. caused some apprehension here
lest the Allies might find ii neces-
sary to delay further their effort to
catch the German forces on the re-
bound and seek victory after bitter
days of steady yielding of ground.
Definite word from Gen. Haig that
this new drive also had been check
ed added to the growing conviction
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"A German Machines Brought
Down in Fierce Air Battle

London, March 2S.-The continuance
Of fierce air fighting in the battle area
is shown BY the report Of aerial opera
tons issued tonight which says that on
Wednesday q German machines were
brought down in air fighting and sever
al were driven down out of control
Nineteen British machines are missing
The text reads:
Low flying was again carried out
Wednesday, by large bodies Of our air
planes while our infantry machines con-
tinued their work of reporting the po-
Sition on our battle line. Over co tons
of bombs were dropped and a quarter
OF million rounds of ammunition were
fired from a height that ensured ac-
curacy on different targets Severe cas-
ualties are known to have been in1ct-
ed on the enemy and the bringing up OF
his troops and ammunition was DELAYED
'Twenty-four German machines were
brought down in the air fighting and
seven were driven down out of control
Two hostile observation balloons also
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Never has the big auditorium of
the Portland City hall appeared in
such attractive attire as it did today
! when it was 'all dressed up for the
Republican State convention. The
national colors were used every
where. not the ordinary bunting but
the real flags while on the stage in
| front of the speakers stand was a
beautiful golden eagle with out
spread wings.
The flags, the stirring music of the
band in the interest in the coming
events all served to charge the air
with a magnetism Of expectancy that
could be ascribed only to the coming
of Col. Roosevelt
The morning session lasted, in all
not more than half an hour. 1t was
late in assembling, but there was lit
tie on the program for the delegates
To do other than to nominate their
committeeman on the various sub
organizations that handle the bust
ness of toe convention.
This business was done in short or
der. Many surprises developed, for
there were some changes on the
membership of the Republican State
committee that were interesting. No
table among these was the return to
this body Of Hon. Frederick Fl. Park
hurst of Bangor, who was chairman
of the committee in 1914. Mr.. Park
hurst was chosen in the place of
Charles =. Sweet Of Bangor. who has
been the member for two years.
The only old members to stay on
the committee were: Robert j.
Hodsdon of Lewiston, Guy Fl. Sur
gis of Portland, d. r. Field of Phil
lips, r. F. Mahoney Of Ellsworth
Frank J. Ham of kenncbec Fred
erick r. Dyer of Buckfield Rupert
II. Baxter Of Bath Frank W. Briggs
of Skowhegan. In Aroostook, Clar-
ence a. Powers of Fort Fairfield was
chosen in place Of Rance w. Shaw
Of Houlton: in Knox, George Hodg
man of Camden succeeds Alfred S.
Black of kockland; in Lincoln John
A. Erskine of Newcastle takes the
place Of George A. Cowan OF Dam
ariscotta' Col. Parkhurst is in the
place of Mr.. Sweet in Penobscot;
James H. H. Hudson of Guilford
succeeds Frank W. Ball Of Dover.
Hon. &. f. Colcord of Searsport is
the Waldo member in place Of DR.. W.
L. West of Belfast: William +.
Campbell Of Cherryfield takes the
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CITY HALL IS CROWDED TO
HEAR COLONEL ROOSEVELT
Especial to the Journal

Portland Me- March 28.-After maintaining a baTage
of enthusiasm all during the day. the Republican State Con-
venton wound up it's proceedings tonight with ao of
ms that has before been equaed in the history of
the party in Maine.
This very desirable feeling engendered by the
of recordbreakng attendance, wonderfully 81
speeches and the patriotic bombardment by COL Theodore
Roosevelt On top of all this appeared Hon. Halber P Gard
ner Quodam Progressive candidate for Governor with
oution calling upon all former Progressives to unite with
the "lehablitated Republican party" The combination of
surrounding the convention such that
there every believe the majority for the State
ticket may be bigger than
Just element of discord entered into the delbera
tons of the largest Republican gathering held in Maine
This the much mooed question of conservation of
water powers 1t had been supposed that plank had been
drawn that would meet the approval of all interested in this
But the plank hoped to adopt not pre-
sened and looking to much the ends made its APP
pearance instead
This substitute plank did not the approval of the
Hon. Percval P Baxter of Portland who at offered
of his The Baxter plank not essentially differ
ent from the other 1t called for immediate control of
the water powers without investigation, while the plank
offered by the committee resolutions asked for thorough
and speedy investigation of the whole subject that the
Legislature might settle the question The debate the
two panks carried before dwndng attendance of dele
gates became not only acrimonious but scathngy personal
The committee plank finally adopted just before o'clock
in the evening.
The biggest single outburst of enthusiasm occasoned
by Governor Mken In the of his speech he said:
81 have not tolerated dictaton. And will not
He put the characteristic Mllken emphasis into his
seron and the Of approval swept the convention.
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FRENCH TROOPS DRIVE BACK
GERMANS POINT OF BAY0NET
ANOTHER SECTOR
Germans Attack Heav-
lily Both Sides Scarpe
May Be Threat Against Arras or
Diversion to Prevent British from
Moving Troops Southwark to Main
Battle Front

With the British army in France
March 2S.-By The Associated Press
Another sector Of the front was add.
cd to tho north end of the new battle
tackled heavily on both sides Of the
Scarpe towards Arras. Bitter fight
ing took place from Gavrelle, on the
north to Boyelles, below the river, AMI
in some sections the Germans sue
cecdcd in pushing forward somewhat
i'll the face of desperate resistance
Whether the enemy was really maxi
ing serious threat against the bat
tlc-scarred city of Arras cannot vet
be said. but it is patent that as a di-
version which might prevent the Brit :
ish frcm moving troops and guns
southwark to the main battle front,
it would be Of advantage to the Ger
mans who have not yet got their ar
tillery forward.
Further south. astride the Somm0.
there are indications that another IN
tense conflict is imminent. The Ger
mans this morning were advancing
from the neighborhood of Bray, while
south Of here the British were con-
Quoting operations in the direction
Of Sally Laurette and Proyat All
along the British front there is heavy
fighting. The assault opposite Arras
was preceded by a heavy enemy bonn
hardment which began early in the
morning. The Germans directed their
infantry drives toward the high
ground represented by Orange hill
and Telegraph hill, near Arras. both
Of which elevations were the scene Of
desperate engagements during the
battle OF Arras.
The fighting on Telegraph hill. just
below the Scarpe was particularly
bitter. and at latest reports this hill
was covered with swirling masses Of
British and Germans battling at close
quarters.
The fighting yesterday in the north
conferred about BoisleuX. st. Marie,
Ayette Courcelles and Ablainzeville.
Here the Germans made d succession
Of heavy assaults for the purpose of
obtaining high ground. but in each
case the attacking infantry either
Ioc
was Immediately thrown out by vigor-
Gus counter-attacks.
At least six attacks were delivered
during the day by the Germans and the
Continued on Page 3-CoIumn s.
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place of Albert Greenlaw in Wash =
ington md Frank d. Henderson of
Limerick succeeds George L. Emery
of Saco.
Elections by the Kenncbec county del
egation were:
| Committee on reso!ut,on-Ii. f. Foster.
winthrop.
Vice chairman-W T. Haines of Wa
terville.
State communicative j. Ham, Au-
susta.
| District committee Fred &. kinsman
| Augusta.
County commttee-W. J. Thompson,
China; Carroll y. Perkins. Waterville.
! Albion, A. NJ. Stratton: Augusta. r. $.
Vles, A. y. Soule: Belgrade. Don {.
! Stevens: Benton, l.. A. Davis: Chelsea
J II. NJ Swift; China. John A. Woodsum ::
! Clinton. Frank L. Besse; Farmingdale,
r. Z. Mason; Fayette II. J. Danforth {;
Gardiner. c. J. Bragdon. 6. y. {. LIB
! by; Halloweil, Litchheld, Frank y. Ad-
ans; Manchester. T.. NJ Lenfest; Mt
! Vernon, J.. w. Allen: Oakland. J. Henry
Morse: Pittston. a. L. Mansir, Ran
dolph, l.. f. Clark; Eeadfield, +. J.
Brown. Rome, George 6. Downs; sid
: ney Fred f. Blake; NasSalboro. II. +.
! Halves; Vienna. ". f. Sanborn: Wa
terville. Frank +. Brown. Sanger Apnis,
g. y. Perkins Wayne i. ". Norris,
West Gardiner +. +. Towle; Winthrop.
f. Z. Jones: Unity plantation, J. {.
Grant.
The principal elections in Somerset
county were
State committee Frank ". Briggs,
Skowhegan.
Committee on resolutions-Edward F.
Merrill.
Vice ehairman--c. +. Merrill.
District committee. O. Small OF
Madison. c. kinsman of CornviIle
and r. G Cnadrch of Palmyra.
County commI,tee-C. T. Merrill
Skowhegan W 3 McGilvrey. P!ttsfeld;
Frank Vining. st. Aibans; Fred w. Gill
man. Madison: Ellis H. Tobey.. Nor
ridgewock G. W. Dutton. Bingham; e.
r. Lawrence, Fairfield.
The following men wnre elected to
draft the Republican party platform.
Arthur G. Staples OF Iewiston. Col.
Charles p. Alley OF Pressure Isle. Perci-
val P. Baxter of Portland. c. y Blanch-
ard OF Wilton. Harrison r. Wakefield OF
Bar Harbor IA. Foster Of Winthrop,
c. " Holman OF Rockland. l.. A Dodge
CONTINUED on Page 5Col. y
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that the strategy Of the Allies will
triumph.
If their reasoning is correct, the
Germans face the prospect of seeing
their third great effort on the west
ern front since the beginning of the
war meet the fate Of the others. Only
twice before have the Germans un-
dcrtaken major operations on this
main theatre of the war. Their first
rush in 1914 was stopped as their
last and perhaps their final effort,
nearly four years later, is now ap-
parently being stopped by skillful re
tiremcnt. Their only other great as
sault. at Ncrdun, was an unqualified
defeat.
The thrus; at Arras may have been
for the purpose of diverting British
reserve from the real objective Of Ger
many stately far to the south where
French and British lines connect. The
success OF that purpose is highly doubt
rul since the initial effort was parted
by troops already in position on this
sector There was no time to bring di-
visions back from the south. so IL seems
certain that the regular garrison of this
portion of The British lines vas suffi-
cient to repel the enemy. This fact
alone is regarded as eloquent evidence
Of the waning power of the German war
machine.
There is no denying that Gen. HaiS
report brought distinct relief here. The
fact that the Germans had found suffi-
Gent strength to endeavor to widen their
hold on the British line just when all
signs pointed toward the exhaustion OF
their forces was regarded as an omi-
nous sign.
Unless the Germans are successful in
crushing the British army and severing
il from the French. observers here can
see nothing but ultimate defeat for Ger
many.
Some officials were inclined tc ascribe
the increased destruction Of British tom
mage during the last week by subina-
rines to a eo-ordnatec effort on land
and sea.
AS 10 the increasing sinkings, naval
officials were undisturbed by the figures.
They are quite confident OF their ability.
in cooperation with the British navy.
to hold the submarines finally TO the
point where sinkings will be few and
far between.
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u. S. To Get l2Big Steamers from
japan in Return for Steel Supplies

two years old. Some are still awaiting
completion
Deli, cries Of the ships at American
pp1g aic to begin not later than
May to be finished III SEPTEMBER
Il progressively higher price per ton
:" no paid according to the month of
delivery as Il premium on early de-
liveries," the statement added
In conclusion the statement said
Recent editorials in such papers
AS the Jill Shimpo of Toxic show IN
encouraging disposition to regard the
furnishing Of tonnage for allied va-
needs in the light of a patriotic con
tributcn to allied war purposes and
with this spirit prevailing a quick
and reasonably satisfactory result
from these negotiations is hoped for"
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French FORCED
Germans Go Through
Line at Montdidier
Fresh German Troops Thrown
Against junction Of French and
British, Lines Compel Retirement
Towards West

With the French Army in France,
March u BY the Associated Press).-
Fresh German troops were thrown to-
day against the French army main
tanning thu junction between the French
and British lines and, despite the de-
termined stand made by the French,
they were forced to retire towards the
west, the crmans breaking through at
Montdidier and occupying that place.
Further south the French held well, re-
sisting all the German efforts.
In the rear of the French army the
movements were 50 intense that it was
impossible to approach the firing line.
Notwithstanding he continued advance
Of the Germans the battle has become
more or less stabilized in the past two
days. The French are pushing north
ward in order to keep in close touch
with the British who have been forced
back by overwhelming numbers. French
troops have relieved part Of the British
line.
Nothing as yet has been allowed to
develop regarding the intention of the
allied commanders, but 1t is certain that
at an opportune moment they will make
counter stroke.
| The general idea of the battle as far
as 1t has gone shows that the Germans
chose to make their principal attack
against the British front. At tho same
time they made a demonstration juat
where tho two ur,1iics. r'reaaii and Brit
isi,. join,
The Germans sueeset:od is i7ssIsRS r
breach in the British limo. p'it e"S
French forces closed first sending cav=
airy to Ill the gap
The Germans had carefully p:sras-
ed for this offensive. while divisichS
and army corps rehearsing the paris
they were 10 play when the momen'
came. Just before the assault, the
british lines were delused with shells
for d short period and with projceti'eA
charged with noxious sasses. Thai
came thick waves OF infantry. close.
" following one another. The fist
waves, or what remained OF them.
reached their detectives and held ~
until further waves came along ana
cleaned up the islets OF British VINO
were holding out with obstinacy. us
ing for the purpose jets Of liquid
flame.
CONTINUED on Page 9coi. 81
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were destroyed. Nineteen of our ma
chimes at present are missing but
proportion of these are believed to have
landed on our side of the line. A very
heavy fire directed against our machines
from the ground accounted for the
greater portion Of our casualties.
During the night the bombing of
Rapaume, Bray and Peronne continued
with the utmost yigor. Over thousand
bombs were dropped and thousands Of
rounds of ammunition were fired at
aood targets which were plentiful and
easy to see in the moonlight. Our pilots
saw their bombs bursting in the middle
of columns Of troops, transports and
encampments
-Four of our airplaneS are missing.
ION Wednesday the Sablons Station
at Metz was bombed, over. 10 tons OF
bombs being dropped. Explosions were
seen on sidings and along the railway.
To-day our machines carried out sue
cessful raid on the station at LuXem-
burg. Twenty-one heavy bombs were
dropped and several were seen to burst
on their detectives. All our machines
returned from both raids
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STILL ScRAPlvl
Partisan Feeling Agar
Flares Up in Senatss
Senator Williams Renews Alta.
Rep. lenroot-Repubiican
tors Reply in Vigorous FaS1(

Washington March >-,sS --fasr |16|
: feeling flarcd up in the Senat4;
today when Senator ], Wiiihk1
Mississippi, Democrat, renY1i} rs
attack upon Rep. Eenroot pun
can candidate for the. Senatei34 VIZ.
consin' whom he charged .ysstcrd y
with being lukewarnf in loyalty ! i, fla
government in the war. The Missi&
s'ppi senator declared Senator rs
Toilette of Wisconsin sshoiSJd hais1ars
PEELED and that forni3 s. ls;ss
Berger. the Socialist 4 IS.
senator, ought to be ints]
During the debate wh}SS YII..v.1
and continued intermitta ~ =
the day, Republican y m. 8
Tended Mr.. Lenroot, Whit ser..ss-
Reed of Missouri. Ashursk ~ Az.
ma and Owen Of Oklahoina. ~
Gratis deplored partisan! division !, 4
/ such a time. :
Senator Smoot of Utah. Reunbr 4
can, who attacked Presidei,t Mi.a.
yesterday for alleged |. parfis...s'a
read a letter stating that Josena =
Davies, Democratic cafadidsta
Wisconsin,, had skipped 70 cbio.-aa
when conference was called n
slider withdrawal Of hia6elf 3. =
Lenroot 20 insure a Loyalty yic,a-.
Senator Ashurst said yestsrs..
debate vas miserable twadsl,.
in plea for harmony and r,,.. a1 II
the war Senator Reed contrasts X
critical battle in France viii ac
Senates attention to the ",p... me
little political contest in Wi.e,.'.oie,
Senator Gronna vehernently an..
icized the Democrats for refe,..l W.T.
disloyalty made by senator wn' 70
Your own actions couden, a'iis.
Senator GIonna said tYou - sou
be more interested IN your nas,,s -
candidate for the Senate In R;sa.
sin than YOU are in the to,.
and millions Of brave soldor..
are row lighting for freedom 7 !, "ho
know Of any war that has ey.s "ot
won by Zip service" 'ech
Senate owen deplorins tho nm,
cal discussion said that mos. r
man Americans are now patr,o,,a,
ly supporting their government,
1t viii not strengthen tho ,,n,
States TO wound the feelings ~
people" he said. They deserve -
the more honor because Of Their q. az
ity to the United States" ei-
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Washington, March 2S.-Formal an
no,,ncement by the War Trade Board
tonight of the new shipping agree
ment between the United States ana
Jar;.n show that Japan is to turn
over t. the Anne lean fleet immeo'
a,ely II big steamers of 100000 tons
dead weight capacity in return Tor
steel supplies.
NEGOTIATIONS are proceeding for the
transfer of 100000 tons Of new COZ
struction on the same basis.
The boards announcements point
Cd out that all Of the vessels are
large modern steamers Of 5000 tons or
over with one exception and none over
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General March is Optimistic
On Outcome Of the Big Battle

Washington, March oS.---ln a state
ment tonight, Maj. Gen. March, act
ing chief of staff, assured the Amer-
can people that there is no cause for
alarm in the advance made by the
Germans in the great battle now rag
ing in Picardy, and expressed com
plete confidence in the triumph or
the allied arms. Gen. March said:
"Whatever may be the present
ground held by the Germans; what
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MAINE REPUBLICANS IN CONVENTION
A RECORD. BREAKING ATTENDANCE,
WONDERFULLY SINCERE SPEECHES,
PATRIOTIC COMMANDMENT BY teddy

Hon. Haber Gardner Progressive Candidate for IN inc
Election Appears with Resolution Calling Upon All Former
Progressves Unite with the Republican ty-Substute
Plank Covering Question Conservation of Water Powers ADOPT
Ex-Governor Men Arouses Intense Enthusiasm When tie de-
clares II Have Not Tolerated Dctation and WIFI Not
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ever sacrifice Of men the situation
must entail. the Allies will see 1t
through and will win
Late tonight the general staff was
without any word from Gen. Perish
ing concerning the American troops
participant ting in the battle. Gen.
Pershing's reports today and tonight
dealt entirely with the positions Of
the opposing forces yesterday as de-
Scribed in the British and French Of
fetal statements.
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Washington. March 2S.-Forty new
Austrian divisions and all aEaii.,o'e
artillery from che Russian ana ~,
manian fronts have been Distributed
along the Italian front. the Italian
embassy was advised today by ga
HE from Rome, and this activity mas
convinced Italian military men tha'
the battle in France will not prevent
an offensive against Italy. TINS we"
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GRAND TRUNK nv.
STRIKE SETTLEn

Portland, Nc. March 9TH.
1royersy between the local
and the Grand Trunk Rai1wa.
amicaby adjusted today at
erfcc between the men and -
pany officials a which, na,.,,
BENJAMIN. Of Washington. .aa. W.
by Secretary McAdoo. acted mere
a;or. Details Of the settleman. eui-
not made public. ~ero
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Austrians Massing New Divisions
and Artillery on Italian Front

also is shared by the allied leaders.
the cable said. and consequently not
single man of the Franco British
forces in Italy has been withdrawn
to reinforce the armies withstanding
the great German attack.
This statement disposes of the Ger
man assertion that the British forces
n Italy had been brought to the
French front.
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Two Nuns Executed
at Antwerp

washington ON March ar 2s.-An on,ctal
statement today said the chan,.;r
and two nuns OF the hospita, a y -
Elizabeth at antwerp have -. u St-
cuted by the Germans. Tbs,, 80
killed in the courtyard a. ~
racks at the same time =. - p., 49,
occulist. DR.. Metz.