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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
TAFT MAY OPEN LIVE STOCK
SHOW IN THE NORTHWEST
Former President Rooscvelt Also In
vited TO Attend and Deliver An
Addrcss.

LEWISTON. IDAHO. August 25.-
The Northwest Live Stock Show to be
held here November 8, may be opened
by ex-President William Howard Taft.
He has been invited to attend, deliver
the opening address. and formally
throw open tho gates that will permit
the public TO enter the great arena.
Elk President Theodore Roosevelt
also has been invited to be present
anc deliver an address.
Special emphasis will be laid at this
years show upon plans and ways by
which stock breeders may cooperate
with the government in increasing the
supply. OF beef and other meats.
SO that the broadcast possible educa-
tional scope may be given the exhibit
ton this year boys and girls under
eighteen, and all women, will be admit
ted free. Lectures on the merits Of
different breeds and kinds of stock
VIII be given, and daily demonstrations
on the care OF stock will be features.
Auction sales of animals for the BEN
EFT of the Red Cross will be held and
several special war features will be
added to the usual programs. 1t Is
probable that a remount station for
army horses will be established in con-
nection with the show, which annually
attracts thousands of stockmen from
all sections Of the northwest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
NEW ALLIED ARTILLERY
WILL SMASH HUN LINE,
Great Notifications Aimed to Stop Advance to Allies
Reasons Given for Rout of German Army
Americans Encourage French

WASHINGTON. August 25.-News at
nrst hand has reached the War Depart
m men, that the Germans are. making
frantic efforts to interpose at once /,
new line of defense to the onrush OF
the allies somewhere behind the Hin
denburg line to stay the operation of
allied artillery against the Rhine cities.
Gable dispatches passed by the Gen.
sor reflect the view expressed here
by the allies in the near future will
discount the Importance of the infor-
nation as to those massive defense
works OF the Germans now under con-
strrction with all the haste of a beaten
army.
Apart from that news, which is not
depressing. ALI goes finely" according
TO the authoritative military stratcgist
OF the army to-day, who had at hand
all the official and unofficial comments
on the situation up to last midnight.
lent opportunities for summing up the
daily situation. believe that the great
Qualifications are not only to stem the
tide Of British and French approaching
the Mouse. but have become an abso-
lutte necessity opposite the three
fronts.
Testing on the assumption that all
will continue to go we'll, and giving
reasons for the belief, STAFF officers
to-day offered some exceedingly inter
esting suggestions TO explain the Sit
uation which is simply a retreat OF
the crack corps and field armies of the
Germans. Here are the most convinc-
rout OF the German army. as expressed
by the military experts:
l. The Germans at the beginning
of the March drive pinned their faith
TO the attacks in massed formations.
They have learned nothing since that
time and are still retreating. in massed
formations which are under almost
continuous fire from the rear.
>. Their attacks in the first flush of
victory were without artillery .prepara-
tion. and they made very little use of
tanks.
3. Such attacks were counted on to
be followed or accompanied by great
loss of man power. AS long as they
were winning the enormous losses
were regarded as negligible both by
them selves.
4. The loss of men now is realized
not only by the officers, but by the
men themselves. II is not known by
the latter where the requirements are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
0'C0NN0R SENDS REPLY
Charges That 1t WINS Sir Edward CIR
sons Rebel Movement That Pre-
Cipit1ted War.
IBy Associated Pvcss.l

LONDON. August 25.--At the request
OF John Dillon, chairman OF the Irish
Nationalist party, T. p. O'Connor has
sent to America reply to the recent
address forwarded to President VIII
son by Sir Edward Carson. tho Ulster
leader and head of war aims commit
tee. Having trayersed some OF the
historical statements contained in the
Carson address, Mr.. O'Connor complains
That while mentioning the alleged Sim
Fein pro-German plots. Sir Edward
omits to mention that he and his as
sistantS before the war in speeches and
In newspapers declared that they would
prefer the rule OF the German Emperor
to home rule and that he and his
friends were supplied from Germany
with $4,000 rifles. which they still
hold for the purpose. now rs before
the war. of making war upon an act
OF the British Parliament"
MIR. OConnor further charges that II
was Sir Edward Carsons rebel move
mcnt which precipitated that war by
creating in the German mine the mis-
CALCULATION that England would be too
embarrassed by the Ulster rebellion
TO enter the war. Mr.. O'Connor con-
tends that II was the action of Carson
when holding up home rule and preach
ing the doctrine of revolution ano ac-
ceptinG a place in the Cabinet that
Ireland from enthusiastic
support of the war to its present at
titude detachment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
and their troops on the Aisne east of

and their troops on the Aisne east of
Both sides command the Disc with
their artillery. French scouts recon
formidably defended by machine gun
nests and by artillery behind In the
hills all along from Noyon to Chauny
that il will require much work BIZ
uation before crossing in force is at
tempted.
on the right bank OF the Ailette the
Germans are resisting stoutly from a
strong position along the edge of the
forest OF Coucy. Small parties of
French have effected a crossing of the
been made to establish position on
the opposite bank.
FRENCH HAVE WON
IMPORTANT VICTORY
AS the situation stands to-day. Gen
eral Mangin has won an incontestable
ana substantial victory, of which there
is plenty of material evidence on the
heId. besides $4,000 prisoners and 800
cannon captured. He set out first to
drive the Germans from the platcaus
OF Audignicour;, Nampicel and Garlic
pont by a violent thrust northward.
me by qu.ek facing about toward
Inc easi TO drive them off the heights
vest OF the Ailette, thus clearing the
south bank OF the Disc and lending
support TO the Third Army's action in
the hills OF Thescourt.
FORM and so rapidly that though the
SneLnE may. say that he retired un-
numbered. some OF his STAFF officers were
Obliged 10 Zee in scanty attire. 4 GER
man general was seen running from
one or the exits OF a cavern at the ton
OF Mount Choisy without boots or sus-
penders, Just as French soldiers an
peared at the other entrance
Inc correspondent, who later visited
that cavern. found in il other evil
dences of the hasty departure Of the
German divisional STAFF that occupied
IL, Along with the generals boots and
suspenders there were several pairs of
Costly hc!u glasses. a complete teIe-
phone system and other booty that il
has not been possible as yet TO in
ventory.
In the piles OF arms and ammuni-
ton that have been collected on and
around the heights there are a con-
siderable number of bayonets with the
saw-tooth and blade.
ltank-and-hle prisoners, without ex-
ception agreed that Germany is doom
cd 10 defeat. Most OF these men were
IN machinc-sun sections that the new
German tactics sacrifice to protect the
retreat, and they expressed their SEN
timents freely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
Germans Becoming
Much Demoralized
Prisoners Tired Of War. No,o
That Germany Is
Losing.
GBy Associated Press.l

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY n,
FLANDERS, August 25.-StilI flrht,nnn
losing battle, the Germans are ~,
questionably becoming dlsorganized an n
ra stsn 0iicers who have been taken
verses and especially the defeat whies
Is now being suffered. and said tba,
Germany was willing to give anythinD
for peace. '"s
These statements are Of value on,,
as showing how tho German army ~
S comm to look upon the war. now
!, There are stories OF less than
dozen men being left in some of ths
German companies. which had psr,ici'
pated In the recent fighting SoIdiar
prisoners expressed themselves GER.
orally. as having lost faith in ~.
nigh command. while noncommissionaSd
onlGers attributed the defeats 10 the
inelheie1cics or the German air ser.
vice and. more especially, to tho prea
ehce OF many unframed recruits In the
oldcr divisions. Some arc said to have
deserted while on the way to the fron1
TO participate In this battle '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26

quent demoralization which has turned
cover
british AND AMERICAN LOSSES
MUCH LESS THAN ,ENEMY'S
5. The British and Americans have
lost heavily; but nothing like tho
in the loss of material suffered By
the Germans and Austrians.
6. The German rank and file now
the Americans in force that check ed
IN, ,hssa ,nnSS r oyer the Marine which
possibly would have '' be sss 81 fol MHisd
by the loss of Rheims. the loss OF
Paris. the loss of the war.
co =. The timely ERUPTION OF third
the French " ' -
General Haig struck at the right
brilliant exploits Of the Americans,
beginning with the impeetuous dash Of
and the Irresistible attack of the
United States marines.
GERMANS HAVE FINISHED
THEIR LAST OFFENSIVE.
These cold facts. it Is maintained by
the EXPERTS here. are sufficient to carry
the conviction that the Germans now
are terrifying themselves for de-
Tense of their own country and that
In force against the Americans and
mans have finished their last often
Sive.
The opinion OF the thinking mon
here is that the Germans will go it
alone till they are annihilated even
by the Austrians, and that aba ndon-
ment Is not regarded as improba BILE
In the meanwhile. the outlook Is
which recently has been retarded for
strategic reasons, has begun again i'm
earnest, and that the advance along
the three main fronts will be n con-
tinuous performance until the Germans
are stormed out of the Qualifications
beyond and southwark of the Meuse,
pilinE. up and rengthening. Should
that be successful. 1t Is said here to
be evident that the Rhine cities will
be attacked by the mysterious artillery
OF which only suggestions have been
let through by the foreign censo9s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
FRENCH HOLD LEFT BANKS
OF OISE AND AILETTE RIVERS
[By Associated Press.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE. August 9J.--The first phase
of the battle Of the Aisne and Disc has
put the French ia solid possession OF
the entire south bank Of the Disc west
of the Ailctte and also the Aiictte Riv-
er from the Oise 10 Pont st. Mard.
AT a point nea: where 1t Is crossed
by the road from Chauny TO scissors.
General Mang!n's men along the Aiiettc
Poinm!crs and Juvigny. command this
important road all the way from Sois-
sons TO the O!sc. They aIso command
the Laon railroad, which. from the
region Of Coucy-lc-Chatc northwar I'd
runs nearly parallel with that road
THO Germans are thus thrown back
upon The hiliy forest region Of Coucy
Toy communication between their troops
operating on the Oise above The Ailctte
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
WAR TO END IN YEAR.
SAYS SENATOR LEWIS
CONTINUED From First Page.l

the unity with which the American
works and co-operates with the British
and French on the field. The Ameri-
cans are new at this work and at
tionalities.
Germany has circulated statements
through her army that the Americans
would revolt and not obey French or
ders. The French say the conduct Of
the Americans is winning the war a
year before they had hoped for sue
cess.
The health OF our troops is Won
der-the food, comfort and care excel
that which any OF them got in any city
All are content
The only fear revolves around the
mpatience OF the Americans to finish
the job.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
GERMANS READY TO EVACUATE
BELGIUM AND FRANCE

They say they believe there is every
disposition 10 evacuate Belgium and
Northern France and even negotiate
for the retention or evacuation OF AL
SAGE Lorraine.
They are generally unanimous in
agreeing that aUneXations thus far
made and the Brest Li;ovsk peace
treaty were great mistake, but think
they cannot withdraw from Russia In
the present condition Of affairs there.
The submarine campaign they can
not refer TO without gestures OF i'm
patience.
Captured noncommiss toned officers
attribute recent German defeats TO the
ineiiiciencY OF their air service and
more especially to the inesperience and
lack Of stamina OF the latest recruits
who are most inade1uatcly drilled and
trained and who are physically inca
DabIe of sustaining the heavy strain
Of defensive warfare. The mere pres
cnce OF these new recruits, they say.
produces in company Il demoraliG ing
effect upon the older mon, because IL
indicates TO what straits Germany must
he reduced 10 employ such poor ma
tcrial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26

the awards have been made for gall
liant conduct in the Marine battle.
The decorations and medals were
personally pinned on the Americans
pE General (named deleted), who was
accompanied by large group of
american. French and British stan Of
ncers as well as major and brigadier
monY was completed regiments of in
lantry. engineers. French machine gun
ors flying, defiled past the men thus
honored Perfect weather added to the
JOY OF the occasion. and the sound of
head gave just the proper dramatic
touch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
GERMAN PRISONERS ARE
NO LONGER ARROGANT
tBy Associated Press


BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS
August 20 tReutersl.-The demeanor
of hundreds of German officers taken
prisoner recently is in striking con-
rast with the attitude Of officers cap
tured during the British retreat last
spring. Then German cer-prisoners
were arrogant and meant TO crush the
British to earth, but now they are
depressed and very anxious They APP
pear very willing TO talk. and the tenor
Of their conversation may be summed
up as follows: they say Germany en-
tered the war with enthusiasm, but
this has long since disappeared and
the struggle has now become an eco
nomic one with Great Britain.
They admit that Germany IL in prac
tically Il hopeless condition, both econ
omicaliy and from the man-power point
OF view. and ask whether Great Brit
ain cannot now consider Germany suf-
fcicntly reduced TO be no longer a
dangerous trade rival or whether the
allies intend 10 crush her altogether.
In the latter case, they say, Germany
vii! be forced TO hgh, 10 the last. but
they make no effort 20 conceal their
impression OF what this means for the
Z I,.,h .,rl IL. IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
FIFTY-FINE AMERICANS
RECEIVE WAR DECORATIONS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
by Associated PreH
FRANCE, August 25.--Fifty-five ON
GERS. non commissioned officers and
men OF IA certain American division,
were awarded the Legion Of Honor.
the military medal the war cross or
distinguished service cross. this morn
ing at the most brilliant decoration
ceremony the American army has held
in France.
Similar decorations have been award.
ed sevcnty-t~o others, who were un-
able TO be present owing 10 the fact
that they are In q hospital. Most Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
FOHTY-TWO DIVISIONS lose
10000 PRISONERS ALONE.
IBy 4 sociatod Press.

ny soClalcU TFt7s-I
BRITISH FRONT IL FRANCE, Au-
gust % tHaNaS Agency .--Forty-tw
German divisions have suffered con
sidera BILE losses in the present British
drive. losing 10000 soldiers, including
several hundred officers. in prisoners
alone. The capture of one officer and
four gunners OF an Austrian battery
confirms the presence OF Austro- Hun
garan artillery on the western front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
EVIDENCE SEEN OF CONFUSION
IN ENE.Ml'S REAR

There is evidence of confusion in
the enemy rear. Units OF the same d.
visions hurled into the battle have been
taken at points separated by many
miles. Quantities Of material are fall
lng into BRUSH hands because the
boone has not troubled TO apply the
torch or explosives.
Pozieres. 10 the north OF Albert. fel!
this morning British patrols were
seen entering Martinpuich, where APP
parrntly the noch. made good his es-
cape. Hiehwood, a strong position
near longeval northwest OF Cou-
blcs), = reported captured, while Eau
court l.Nbhayc, Contamination and
Courcellette have been occupied by the
British
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
60, No Loving Greetins.

GREENsBURG. IND. August 25.-
Mrs. Flora Jessup sets forth In her
complaint for divorce Med against her
husband, Alma l.. Jessup, that her hus-
band has not accorded her an affection
ate word or greeting during the past
seven years. They have been married
twenty-geyen years and she is now
seeking $1,000 alimony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTOR
OF LATEST VARIETY FOUND
Taylor Had Stolen $1,000 md. There
fore, Did Not Want TO Enter
Army.

CHICAGO. August 25-ChicaEo has
produced the latest variety OF CON
scientious objector." and. as a result.
John Taylor probably will not serve
Uncle Sam overseas. John, who had
been called for service, walked into a
courtroom here and confessed to en-
'eZZfing more than $4,000 from his en-
ployer during the last two years. He
said he objected to going to the army
with black mark against hm--so he
"fessed. lie was held for the grand
Jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26

CHICAGO. August Reimbursement
~ IL L,rresident Wilson, Senator James
eiai,,ion Lewis's candidacy fosS re-
program were written into the plat
form ~ or the Cook County Democrats
aeun, CohSention held at Chicago Coll
Scum TO -uay: The convention was at
seehued by 1900 persons and was pre-
SIDED over by Roger Sullivan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
Poker occuple. House.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. August Is
Police here raided vacant house on
North Highland Avenue and discovered
four men engaged In a game OF poker.
All four men were taken TO the police
station. where they said they dIdh't
think tho police would pry Into un-
occupied residences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
STEAM YACHT SEIZED
Vessel Placed Under Guard Has Sew
ernl Foreigners Among Members
az

AN ATLANTIC PORT, August 25.-
Naval authorities late to-day brought
the steam yacht Zegn into port and
placed her under an armed guard.
pending an investigation OF the status
or several foreigners among her crew.
Activities OF enemy submarines along
the Atlantic coast. naval officials said.
have caused strict examination OF all
craft with persons OF foreign birth
on board.
The Zega, It is understood. was
hound from New London. Conn. for
PASSPORT, Maine.
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TWO

ltreating, enemy TRANSPORTS columns
them and bodies OF troops with their
bm4chine guns.
\ Many tanks have returned to their
.lines With All the paint shot or their
ssteel sides by nachinc-Gun bullets. AT
some points the Germans approached
sthe tanks as soon las they SAW them,
with hands high above their heads.
!fearfully shouting, "Kamerad.'
When Thicpvai ridge fell into the
British hands yesterday the troops
pressed forward at both sides and a
iiarge number of Germans were pinch
ed. They promptly threw away their
sshrapnel helmets and other equipment
and, without even guards. walked TO-
ward the British rear In the neigh
'borhood OF Thiepval British deta s
Inent during the early part OF the ad-
vance managed to reach Pys. but soon
found Itself surrounded on all sides
5detachmenMs plight. and dropped, "a
message stick ii. and soon AFTER
heavy British formations attacked at
this point and drove OF the Germans
Relieving their hard-pressed comrades;
Since then. pys has been le11 Wen
behind PoHieres. southeast OF ThiGp-
val fell this morning, ana iatSr M
metz was occupied as well ms Martin
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nINDEShI no 'lINE
nAS NI.AIOST BEEN REACHED

rs! Associated Press
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, August 25.-The British con-
tinuc smashing the Germans toward
the old Hindenburg line which has al
most been reached in the northern
natt!e zone. i he defenses OF Bapaumc
are IN process OF being captured
Bapaune itself must fall shortly The
Germans exhibit signs OF cracking at
some places. but are Offering despe-
rate resistance,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
BELIEVE ENEMY PLANS
TO ABANDON GROUND
tBy Associated Press.

~ AsSoHIalt0 Press.l
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY on
THE NESLE FRONT, August 25.-rhe
diminished activity of the German
artillery north OF the Vese yesterday
gave rise to the suspicion that the
enemy was preparing TO abandon the
ground south Of the Aisnc before be-
ing compelled TO do so by the rapidly
menacing allied flank movement north
of scissors.
Only minor clashes between patrols
marked the day. one prisoner was
taken by the Americans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
Want. to FIN Hu.bnnd,, p,oc,

PLATTSBCKG Mo-. August Is
Laura Stone. wife of Lieutenant Clark,
former county clerk Of Plat County,
and now in the National Army, has ie-
cidcd to become a candidate for he
office which she holds by appointment.
When her husband was called Mrs
she will try for the honor in the elcc-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
BELIEVES IN ADVERTISING
Preacher Housht Newspaper space, and
Told Public Of the "DIg
DUIngs."

DU oCOIN. ILL, August 25-When
the business OF converting people at the
-ist'an Church here drops of, Rev
Carl Fife adver,ises. The attendance
gently was low. He bought news
paper space and told tho public Of the
big doings." 1t brought record
breaking attendance OF 1000 the frst
sunday. From II he organized brass
band. and opcn-air concerts now pre-.
cedc Sunday services. Rev. Flies
church band Is the only Organization
OF It's kind in Southern Illinois.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
BRITISH PATROLS
REPORrED At nI'IIECoI-RT

LONDON. August - via Mon,reaN
III is reported here that the British
nutnosts have reached the fringe Of
Builecourt, which lies seven miles
northeast of Bapaume. and captured
highWoOd. cast Of Alhert
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
Important News
Quickly Told
Eoents From Various Sources
Reduced to Minimum,
Space.

LONDON, August 25.-Five German
S 6a niUohs and nine alrplancs were
sn Us NJ Gown by the British yesterday
axiation. The British lost ten ma
U ,n, Forty-three tons of bombs
gets. ' ma" 'oi
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LONDON. August 25.-"Eipland 60
greatly alarmed at the landing of al
tiea troops on the Thurman coast" the
auoted as sayier a, SSSpenhaGen Is
correspondent Of the Daily Express.
rms suggests hostile Intentions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26

HIGGINSVlLLE, MO, August 25-
Publication of the Missouri Thalbote
the only Hun language paper in La
fayette County, has been suspend I'd
The newspaper was founded in 1871.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26

AMSTERDAM. August 25.-Baron
Won Stein. the Prussian War Minister,
Ia an interview printed in tho Berlin
Morsehpost. admits the German re-
verses In the west
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-26
british AIRPI.ANES RAID
HEITI.NROtRG AND IUNENDOIrRC

BRUSH airplanes to-day successfully
attacked a German airdrome and the
railway stations AT Bcttembourg and
Luxembourg.
Excellent results were obtained on
INC railway stations" says the War
once statement telling ofthe raids
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