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New-York tribune., 1918-04-30

various towns by the Y. NJ C. A. Both
French and American films were dis
played, and roars Of approval greeted
Well-known motion picture actors.
There were especially loud roars for
the women stars, for the men have
been away from their wives and sweet
hearts for long time, and even the
picture of American women on a screen
stretched across the front of some tiny
town hal! was appreciated vastly
lectures showing scenes in New York,
gave a touch of home which only mud
splattered American soldiers overseas
on the eve Of going into battle could
understand.
When the troops were ordered to the
front they left on trains on which they
remained for several days, speeding
through the towns in boxcars and
coaches, with their equipment on fiat
cars, to the cheers of the French popu-
latlon. During the trip some of the
units passed other trains loaded with
blue-clad poilus. The soldiers of the
two republics cheered each other at the
top of their voices.
American flags were carried by many
OF the men. The correspondent saw
several locomotives hauling trainloads
OF Americans with the Stars and
HIripeS nylng stiff in the wind from
their bumpers. Every train was we'll
protected against attack by hostile air
craft. and gunners with weapons
mounted on flatcars were ready for in
slant work. Those who have been in
contact with the Germans for some
time say it does not pay to take
chances, even when 1ar from the line.
Once off the trains, the various units
assembled their equipment and started
out in the rain on marches which, in
some cases, were more than fifty miles.
But the rain did not keep up long.
With the sunshine the spirits of the
marching men rose SO high that though
some of them were tired, nearly all
trudged along toward the battlefield
under their heavy load, singing or
whistling. They waved their hands at
friendly passers-by in return for the
greetings from the men and kisses
thrown by women and girls. The people
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New-York tribune., 1918-04-30
Americans Hold
Out for No Farley
With the Enemy
By Arthur S. Draper
.Tubunn Cable SorYicel

LONDON, April 29.-American and
British labor representatives met in
conference at Westminster to-day to
discuss war policies.
AS far as the American Labor Mis-
sion now in London is concerned, it is
known that it will adhere strictly to
the position of American labor that
there shall be no conference with en-
emy workmen, and it is believed there
cannot be an agreement unless the
British delegation comes to the Ameri-
can point of view.
The Americans conferred with the
executive committee of the Labor party
and with the Parliamentary committee
of the British Trade Union Congress.
The American delegation already has
met the executive committee of the
General Federation of Trade Unions
and finds that body in complete agree
ment as to war aims and tactics. 1t is
in the Labor party that the most pro-
nounced adherence to the idea of a
conference with the Germans existed,
and even there it is now believed to
have almost Disappeared 1t is said
that no leader of any prominence be-
lieves to-day that such conference
should be called, although this fact is
not accepted as a guarantee that some
of the leaders may not at some future
time revert to the proposal.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30
American Troops
Now Aid i'm HoLdi1q
Front Near An1ier1s
tBy The Associated Press)

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
IN NORTHERN FRANCE, April 2S.-
American troops have taken up posi-
tions on the French battlefront. Under
the French High Command, in which
all ranks have supreme confidence, the
American forces face the enemy on the
line barring the Germans from Paris
and Amiens. where they have been a
certain number of days.
The Americans on entering the line
found their position in a rolling ter
rain. The artillery was the first on the
line, entering on q dark night, which
was made red by the continuous
flashes of friendly and hostile guns.
Under a fire which in some cases was
rather heavy, the American gunners
took up the positions of the French
batteries and completed the work Of
digging in.
When the infantry moved in, the
firing was just as intense. In some
places, our troops, after passing
through villages, were raked now and
then with shrapnel. in several in
stances they found the trenches shall
low, while in other cases there were
no trenches at all. By this time the
positions have been improved greatly
and the shell holes connected.
Within 200 Yards of the Enemy
The American lines generally are
| about 200 to 400 yards from the enemy,
and the high ground is about evenly
| divided.
What the future holds for the Ameri-
can forces is, of course, unknown, but
| the Americans are confident that un-
der the efficient French direction, al
| though the tasks ahead may be difficult,
nf bor
selves and strike the Boche blow if
opportunity offers.
It should be understood that this
sector is not especially active in COM
parison with others to the north, al
| though it is more active than those the
Americans have previously faced. The
artillery firing is heavy, but intermit-
tent, the German shells whizzing over
the lines into towns in certain rear
areas.
There has not been raid on either
side of the line for several days, but at
night the patrols are active, Americans
| fighting approaching close to the enc
my's lines. All during he night rapid
machine gun and rife lire indicates
where the American bullets are keep
ing out enemy patrolling parties.
The march from the billet bases to
the line was very impressive. Many
unltS SldTIeu OH Will tHc StIdAuS VI
"The Star-Spangled Banner" played by
4egimental bands, in their ears.
At one place the tune must have
reached the German lines, so close was
the band, the gun flashes being reflected
on the instruments. The constant roar
Of artillery was deafening as the Amer
leans, marching as if on parade, disap-
peared down the roads past the Ameri-
can batteries, which were sending many
shells into the enemy lines.
The training period tor the American
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30
Fiue More Members
OF American Ambulance
Corps Win Medals

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Five more
members of the American army ambu-
lance service have been cited by the
French. military authorities for brav-
cry. The French War Cross was
awarded to each. News of the citation
was received at the surgeon generals
office to-day.
The men named are First Lieutenant
Otka P. Bobes, and Privates Charles V.
Tompkins, Richard H. Baker, James T.
Jones and John W. Wood.
The decorations have been forwarded
to the War Department to be trans
mitted to the State Department, with
the request that they be retained there
until Congress authorizes their accept
anCe.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30

marvelled at the hardness of .these
Americans, as organizations which were
making march of twenty five miles in
day passed along in this manner.
Through many towns the tramp of
the men and the rumble of artillery
wheels sounded all through the night,
TOR these forces were anxious to be on
time at the points at which they we're
to receive speciabtraining Such train
ing was required because they were
facing open warfare. whereas formerly
they had fought in the trenches.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30
Americans Now
Defending First
Line at An1iens S
Continued from page ~

fifteen minutes. The "mule" lost its
muffler in the fracas and when re-
loaded, dashed into the shelling Of
the village with the sound of it's
motor machine cunning through the
streets toward the first, line, though
it was soon lost in the din.
Nothing but a "Tin Lizzie mule"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30

began a heavy barrage against part Of
our line. This was accompanied by
intermittent machine gun and rife fire.
The enemy's activity is taken to
north.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Two cas-
ualty lists to-day contain 1865 names,
divided as follows
Killed in action, 1S; died of wounds,
6; died of accident, 2; died of disease,
1a; died of other causes, i; wounded
severely, 25; wounded slightly, 81;
missing in action, 4.
Captain Arthur +. Locke was among
those killed in action. Among the
slightly wounded were Lieutenants
Herbert A. Chase. James j. Flanagan,
Robert Hayes, William j. Kievenaar,
William II. Osborn and John P.
Ratajczak.
Lieutenant Norman F. Hood died of
wounds. Lieutenant James j. Parsons
was wounded severely, and Lieutenant
Edgar B. holland was reported missing
in action.
A marine casualty list containing
the Navy Department. Three men
were killed in action, one died of
wounds and three of disease; ten were
severely wounded and thirteen slightly
wounded.
Three casualties sustained by sailors
serving with the United State marines
in the American expeditionary force
were announced to-day.
Hospital Apprentice Fred Charles
Schaffner, of Rock Island, Ill.,, died of
wounds received in action. Pharma-
Joseph, Mo-, and Hospital Apprentice
Carl o. Kingsbury, Of New Castle,
Penn, were wounded in action.
The department. also reported to-day
that Machinist's Mate Matthew D. Sull-
van, naval reserves, Of 1882 Benson
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y, was lost over
board from an American submarine
chaser in a heavy sea.
The list follows:
(All names not other,otse marked are those
REGULAR ARMY
Killed in Action
LOCKE, Arthur F.. captain.
KLINE, Edward j., sergeant.
SOKOVICH. Joseph. sergeant
PAULSON, Arthur j., corporal.
WINTER. Wallace c.. jr., sergeant
BARNES, Francis.
GORDON. Alvin W.
KUZMINSKY, Mike.
LINDGREN, David F.
MURDOCH, Daniel E.
O'BRIEN, William ].
RICE. Melvin f.
RYAN. John j.
CROWLEY, Peter F.
DARLING, Samuel.
DEADY. James E.
LAWRENCE. Davis o.
PIERCE. William G.
Died of Wounds
HOOD. Norman F., lieutenant.
BLANKFoRD. Charles j.. corporal.
PALEoLoGus. Gregore.
E1GBY, Norbert E.
SAWYER. Enos c.
WILLIAMS, James T.
Died of Disease
TAYLOR, John. corporal.
s.EISWEIRTH, Louis B., cook.
FLINK. Olaf W.. mechanic.
CLARKE. Benjamin B.
FRYE, Howard A.
FIkE, Orval.
GAMBLE, Ivory.
GARDNER, James C.
HEWITT. Jesse B.
NADEAU. Romeo.
PROCTOR. Marlin.
SIMMONS, Willie.
STEVENS, Arthur j.
Died of Accident
MISKELI, Joseph Francis.
OSBORN. Frank.
Died of Other Causes
COX, John F.
Severely Wounded
PARSONS, James j., lieutenant.
JAMES. Benjamin, sergeant.
KENDR1CK, Jack B., sergeant
MDONALD. Harold, corporal
BOYNTON, Elias, cook.
BURTON, Wesley H. corporal
BoBELo. Mihal.
COULOHARES, Dennis G.
GOSINKI, Stanley.
HOLYOKE Elmer N.
kENT1LE. William ].
PATTERSON, Charles H.
RAMANDO, Joseph.
RANSOM, George
SMALLEY, Edward W.
BURKE. Max Robert
DORESKI, Frank.
CORRETJER, Diego Luils.
LETO. Joe.
MARKAREWICZ. Anthony.
MIEDOWSKI, Stanley.
MOORE, Robin
MUSkER Thomas H
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30


could have negotiated these she'll
pitted streets. The other "Iizzie"
followed, although we were forced to
abandon our car and proceed on foot.
A month ago this village was one
OF the many peaceful agricultural
communities of the department.. AS
we passed through the streets, occa-
sionally throwing ourselves flat on
the ground in order to escape frag-
ments of bursting shells, we were
able to see the desolute ruins,
silhouetted against the feeble light
that occasionally loomed out of the
noisy darkness from the she'll bursts
and activity on the front line several
hundred yards beyond.
Buildings Gaunt Skeletons
The ancient church and the local
chateau were nothing but gaunt
skeletons. The buildings around
them were mostly reduced to COM
mon debris. Stately trees once lined
the village square, but these are now
only jagged wrecks.
"This is real war;" remarked
the major.
de spoke the truth, for a peculiar
sound told us that a German freight
train was coming through the air in
our direction. Flat on our stomachs
we saw that freight Grain tear up
the village square and heard
''Zing" its fragments tear the air
and cut into the buildings on all
four sides.
1t was through such fire as this
that our young veterans marched,
erect and silent, through the village
and on into the country beyond.
Theirs should be the admiration OF
the nation. They marched into the
war without whimper and without
a waver in the ranks. 1t is the
prerogative of soldier not in the
marching ranks to save himself when
the opportunity permits. Bursting
shells are lodged by f1attening out,
but it is strictly forbidden for
marching troops to proceed other
wise than with the continuance of
the march.
Not one tried to leave the line.
Relieve Wearied French
Straight into the trenches they
went-the shallow trenches of open
warfare, which is, however, reverting
to trench warfare of the hottest
character in this new sector-where
they relieved wearied French troops
that were thrown into the gap in
the broken Allied line almost four
weeks before.
The major and I saw these men
into line and then turned our atten-
tion to the machine gun positions, Of
which military precaution forestalls
description. These beady-eyed little
black devils are splitting lead into
the enemy's lines tonight as these
words are being typed on an Ameri-
can typewriter in a dugout where
the ground frequently vibrates from
the enemy's bursting shells overhead.
On the surface above are the men
behind the guns feeding in the lead
brought up by the "Tin Lizzie
mules" Several of these machine
gun operators were American college
boys year ago. Tonight they are
answering the enemy's steel with
lead.
At this writing one casualty in the
machine gun battalion tells story
of real grit. The corporal concerned
was grazed by a shell splinter.
Though a rivulet of blood was
streaming down his face and off his
chin, he fatty refused to go to the
rear. His obstinacy will make him
a sergeant.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-30
Casualties Among Our
Fighting Men Abroad

O'DELL, William.
ROUND. Walter j.
Slightly Wounded
CHASE. Herbert A.. lieutenant
FLANAGAN. James j.. lieutenant.
HAYES. Robert, lieutenant.
KIEVENAAR. William j., lieutenant.
OSBORN, William H., lieutenant.
RATAJ CIAK, John F., lieutenant.
BOVE, Ralph, sergeant.
BURDIN, Howard L., sergeant
GRANT. Walter b., sergeant.
HOPKINS. John j., sergeant
Johnson, Wilfred b.. sergeant.
kNOX, William L., sergeant
STRrBL, Charles L., sergeant
CHAUNCEY, Joseph A., sergeant.
FLESHER Russell j., sergeant
ANTHONY, Charles E., corporal.
BEAL. Ralph H., corporal.
CASS, Gilbert IT,, corporal.
COTE, Wilfred, corporal.
TARNSWORTH Claudius r., corporal.
MANNING, John F.. corporal.
PARKER. Francis A., corporal.
PRICE, Arthur W., corporal
ROGERS, William B., corporal
ZELL. Charles A., corporal.
LEE, Thomas j., corporal.
PRUNTY, Thomas ", bugler.
BANKS, Curtis F., wagner.
FISHER, Charles, mechanic.
BISLEY, Clifford G., bugler sergeant
SABINEAU, Joseph A. B.
BAILEY, William b.
BROOKS. Russell M.
CHESSMAN. Lester f.
COUGHLIN. George +.
DANE. Albert X.
EATON, Francis M
GIDD1NGS, George r.
CLIFFORD, Milton +.
GOGGINS, Charles B.
GRIGONS, Joseph.
GROVE, Frederick l..
HOPLEY. Samuel P.
HEFFERNAN. Edward j.
HICKMAN, Osiean E.
JOHNSON. Frank R.
JONES, Charles II.
KELLY, James j.
KELSON, Charles R.
KILIAN Arthur G.
KOZIKOSWKI, Stanley.
KRlPPS, George H.
LANGMAID. Frederick r.
MARTIN, Edmund T.
MASON. Charles.
MUHLMAN. Morris
NOWACK, Edward L.
PARENT, Alfred l..
POLTTO, Vincent.
PUCKETsT, Robert L.
RAMBO, Samuel E.
RASKY, Tony
SAINDON, Alfred.
SAWYER, Stephen w.
SKIBO, Baslow.
SLAUGHTER, Starke M.
SMITH, John F.
SMITH. Wilbur M
TREMBLAY. Managill.
VENNER, Abe
WOLF, Walter s.
ANDERSON, Clarence.
BIGGER, George F.. a
CRUMP, Frank H.
D'AMELIO, George
DE PASS, James D.
ELY. Austin L.
ENGLISH. William A.
LAFERIERE. Romeo E.
LoRENTI, Stephen.
MATHIESON, Edward F.
MURPHY. George.
RITCHIE, Joseph l..
SULLIVAN, Patrick j.
WATSON. Charles C.
WHIPFORD. Ralph
WIERVIASIS. Antonio.
Missing in Action
holland. Edgar B.. lieutenant.
DOHERTY, Edward j.
HOIST, Carl.
MULDOON. James N.
MARINES
Killed in Action
TARR. William c.. gunnery sergeant.
ROBINSON, Geo.
SHADE, John L.
Died of Wounds
LUEKEN. Benjamin j.
Died of Disease
SOSTHEIN, Vernon N corporal.
CARGILL, Myrtis B.
WELLS, Edward H.
Severely Wounded
BAILEY, Azard, corporal.
MULCAHY, John, corporal
PETERSON, Dutton S., corporal.
ADKINS, Harvey G.
FAIRCHILD, Stanley s
CESS, Frank E.
MILLBURN, Charles W.
M'TAGGART, Clarence C.
PIERCE Walter w.
UNDERWOOD, Thomas M.
Slightly Wounded
RUTH. George W., corporal.
BERRY, George F.
BOLENDER. Hugh E.
BROWN, Fin.
CAMERON. Henry H.
FALKENSTEIN, Hubert
MALONEY, Joseph C.
NAPIER, William r.
O'BANION, Luther l..
PENCE, Walter r.
QUINN, Robert L.
REED Jason p.
SANDS, Kenneth c.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

young women in the United States
Student Nurse Reserve. The demand
for nurses is so great that it is nee
essary to enroll $4,000 in this cam
paign of two weeks, and of this num-
ber 745 are apporitioned to Kansas.
earnestly commend this patriotic
work to the young women of Kansas
Intelligent, responsible women from
10 to 35 years of age, of good educa.
tion and sound health are desired
the pick of the country. They are ask
ed to enroll themselves in one of three
ways.
l. To hold themselves in readiness
until April /, next, to be assigned at
any time when needed to Nurses
Training schools. AS fast as vacan-
cies occur in the 1879 nurses train
ing schools of the United States these
women will be assigned to fill them.
2. AS candidates for the Army
Nursing School recently established
by authority of the War Department.
8. AS agreeing to accept either Of
the above assignments the Govern
ment may prefer. The Government
hopes that most of the young women
enrolling themselves will put down
their names under this third classif-
cation.
In enrolling under this call of the
nation you offer yourself for training
as a nurse, first to take this training
when called upon, and then after
training to go where the government
needs your service as a nurse during
he remainder of the war.
All young women between the ages
mentioned above willing to engage in
his work should give in their names
It the nearest recruiting station es-
ablished by the Woman's Committee
# the Council of National Defense.
( there is no recruiting station near
y. write stating your willingness to
nroll, to Mrs. D. w. Mulvane, State
'hairman Woman's Committee, To- !
eka.
ARTHUR CAPPER, Governor.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
SOLDIERS LETTER
Newport, Ore, July 10, 1918.

- Newport, Ore, July 10, 1913.
Dearest Mother and Everybody:
Well, this is Sunday and we are moi
working so will try and write you
few lines. / have been working as
time keeper for the night crew. We
are building a railroad from the noun
tains to the coast.
Believe me sure like this place and
the eats are fine. Our camp is about
IL miles from the ocean and mile
from town, which, by the way, has a
population of 200. We are located in
a valley between two high mountains
in front Of us is a large bay, we can
see the boats as they come in, ! mean
river boats. There are no large boats
here. / will take some pictures in a
few days and send you. There are
about ESQ soldiers in this camp, most
ly all Kansas boys. Brownie Is with
me.
Mother, / sure wish yOu were here
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
BOYS UNDER DRAFT AGE
ATTENDING SCHOOL ARE NOT
SLACKERS, SAYS DANIELS

Boys under the draft age who are
attending school are not slackers, as
recruiting officers in Oregon accused,
decalred Josephus Daniels, secretary
of the navy, in a form letter to Frank
L. Briggs, in charge Of the Joplin
Navy recruiting station.
The secretaries Of war and navy
have encouraged young men under
the draft age to remain at school un-
til there is imperative need for their
services. They advise young men to
take military instruction at school
wherever possible and pursue their
education, and when the call comes to
them they will be better prepared.
Branding young men as slackers
because they have not enlisted will be
forbidden by navy officials, and any.
allusion made in regard to calling
young men over 1s years DID,. who
have not enlisted, slackers win be i'm
mediately investigated by the officials,
as the young men who are pursuing
their studies at school and college are
only following the advice given by the
secretary of the navy and the secre-
tary of the war, and are urged to con-
tinue their studies for the present.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

with me. 1t is a fine country and
feel great. l have gained Z pounds
since ! left home. I believe those in
oculations did me a world of good, al.
though was powerful sick at first
my vaccinations are almost healed
now.
The Lieutenant said yesterday that
/ would be here about 8 weeks longer
and would then be sent to France with
the Electrical Engineers.
Tell sister to send me some fudge
(home made) right away. We can't
get much of a variety of candy here.
Well, Mother dear, must close as
Brownie and l are going out to the
ocean for a swim. Tell everybody
hello and if I don't get to write to
them all / think of them and only wish
! was back in "dear old Baxter" the
best town on earth.
Now, Mother, don't worry about me
I am all o. X. and write soon and
often. Lovingly,
Bob.
My address is:
John r. Mason,
98th Spruce Squad, Camp No. &c,
Newport, Oregon.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

tion in town the city council heard a
report last night, which shows the old
city moving machine has passed its
period Of usefulness and is ready for
the discard. 1t was learned that the
night marshal has a moving machine
which has only been used to cut 40
acres of hay, which he will sell for
$45. The Streets and Alleys commit
tee were instructed to get busy and
buy machine, after which q violent
offensive will be directed against the
Mr.. Weed and it is to be hoped he win
be slaughtered with ruthless slaught-
be slaughtered ruthlessly.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
SOLDIERS LETTER

Fl. Riley, Kas., July 90, 1918.
To the Editor:
am sending herewith little poem
which think very appropriate to the
occasion. You may publish same if
you care to do so. / have given it the
title of "The Conscript:"
The COnscript
was chosen for the army
That shall set the bonded free
And / am going to fight in Europe
In q land that is strange to me-
But l am eager for the conflict,
That shall teach the Teuton horde
Not to boast of mighty armies
And the conquest of the sword.
And although am down on fighting
This / can truly say
The sooner autocracy is conquered
The safer is the way.
And l for one shall cross the waters,
If such the need must be,
And help to down this monster,
And set the bonded free.
But there are thousands Of us boys
That in going forth must die,
Lo, should we never meet on earth
again,
Pray meet us in the sky.
Pvt. John r. Greene,
Group Ell, Gun Sheds, M. o. I. G"
Fl. Riley, Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
Has Columbus Found The Same
The Answer is Found in the Straight
forward Statement Of COlum-
bus Resident

We have been reading wek after
week in the local press Of Baxter
Springs citizens who have been rid OF
distressing kidney and bladder trOub-
les by Doan's Kidney Pills, and we
have often wondered whether the
same high opinion of this medicine is
to be found in our neighboring towns.
This frank and earnest statement by
a well known and respected resident
of Columbus will set this doubt at
rest.
George A. NeighbOrs, prop. grocery,
III N. Illinois Ave-, Columbus, kas.,
sas: "A dull ache across my kidneys
gave me a lot of discomfort, especial
" when STOPPING or lifting, and my
kidneys acted irregularly. / used
Doanis Kidney Pills and one box re-
lieved the distress in my back and
strengthened my kidneys"
60c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02

Wells expression all Tuesday even
ing. Mr.. Wells recently returned from
a two weeks trip in southwest Mis-
souri,, northwest Ark. and northeast
Oklahoma. Chas. says he saw some
rough land down there. He took his
wife and family with him in a Ford
car and he says whenever the mos
quitos got to biting too hard in one
place they loaded their stuff, put out
the fire and called the dog and were
on their way.