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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
NEWS DEPRESSES
BRITISH PEOPLE
Day in London One Of Most
Anxious Since Retreat.
From Mons.

London, March 24,--The British peo-
pie have experienced no other period
of anxiety comparable with this week
Mons. in August, 1914, when the fate
of the small British army was undc-
cided.
There was perfect spring weather
today and all the streets and parks
crowded. but solemnity and gravity
prevailed everywhere. which even a
stranger must have noticed. Men
and women, and even children. We're
reading the newspapers and special
editions, which printed the afternoon
official reports, We're bought as fast as
the newspapers could supply them.
The churches were filled and the day
was one Of anxious waiting.
: The British people had not expected
any marked retirement by the British
army. although they had been warned
that this would be natural develop
ment of a great battle. Hence, the
bulletins caused general depression.
Toward night, it became known that
the official view of the situation did
not warrant such despondency.
The loss OF guns was regarded as
inevitable, but the british casualties
are understood to be relatively small,
considering the magnitude Of the oper-
alton, so far as the report gave them.
The participation of American soldiers
In the battle was one of the most dis
cussed features. Officials of the
American embassy were asked for de-
tails. but they have none as. yet
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Haig Carries Out
Plan of Retreat:
Attack Continues

London MARCH 2M artillery
behind carefully
peately Sorning the 50nie
Covered BY
events the whole the main British withdrawing
series Of strong defenses --.
The the
MADE ARE are huhE their men against the British line without regard for lives d @
gaining slowly costin n blood
Along the
strength AT salient
given ground slowly ng fearful price lives foe
cation becomes ebbs
The withdrawal
strategy has been to retire while shock
OncO German -
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HUN TRANSPORT STRIKES
Mine; ALL ABOARD LOST

London, March 24.-Finianders
arriving at Stockholm on the gun.
boat Svenskund, say that the Ger.
man transport Frankisnd atruek .
mine and sank at Mooriand, ac-
cordins to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Stockholm. Tho
transport was crowded with sol
diers, cannon and munitions, and
according to the dispstch, the en-
tire crew, all Of tho soldiers and
Admiral Won Meyrer, were lost.
A Stockholm dispatch dated
March 22, said that another Ger.
man transport had been blown up
by a mine near tho Aland island
and that tho transport Frankland.
which came 10 It's rescue, was
damaged severely by another es.
piosion.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
THINK OFFENSIVE
MADE 70 DECEIVE
PEOPLE At home
Washington Sees Carnouflage
in Display Of Strength
on West Front.
MILITARIST CONTROL
DEPENDED ON ACTION
Political Maneuvers Could
No Longer Be Made to
Appease Unrest.

washington. March 24-The Ger
man offensive. says the war depart
menus weekly communique issued to-
day, proves that the German militar-
lsts, no longer able to control the
German people by political maneuver,
nave been forced to attempt a gigantic
feat OF arms to maintain their domina-
ton.
While the great attack has been
able to make" headway no definite en-
Feioplng movement has been outlined.
the communique says, and it would be
premature to express opinions on the
tactical phases with IL combat situation
inevitably changing in a battle of such
magnitude
The assault launched by the Ger
mans against the British front has re-
opened the fighting season in the
west says the communique.
To Hold Domination.
This operation confirms to us that
the German higher command, unable
to control the strategic situation
through political agencies, as has
been increasingly attempted during
the past four months. has been forced
to engage In desperate military ven
ture TO retain its domination over the
peoples of the central empires and, if
possible. to force a victorious peace by
the fortune of arms.
The German attack began with a
brief but overwhelming artillery bom-
bardment with high explosive and gas
shells, at dawn on March 81, in the
rolling country north of the Disc, "a
miles northeast of Paris
Austrian Divisions Present.
From Croiselles, south of yendeuil,
distance of At miles, the Germans
concentrated this preliminary 'barrage
in Which number Of Austrian bat
teries participated.
"At the same time hostile artillery
was active in the Ypres-La Bassee
region.
THE German infantry divisions
thereupon advanced to the attack
along the flanks of the salient in front
of Cambria. furious fighting con-
tinues on the northern flank between
Croisilles, Bullecourt and Lagnicourt;
on the southern, along the line Gouz-
eaucourt- -Hargicourt- -Leversuier, and
extending across the CroZat canal to
beyond La Fere.
No Enveloping Movement.
The British forces are heavily en-
gagged. and while the Germans have
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i - 454as
that considerably more than a million
Germans haze been brought to tho
western front in an endeavor to crush
tho British army holding the line from
the region be Arras to the south OF 81.
Quentin, but it daily becolnes inerea9.
iagly evident that the eneniy in AIe
drive has met with opposition. hot
counted upon, and been unabac to
realize to the fuu his Ohies.tivcA.
In addition to Chapny, the Aer1eApo
are claiming the capture cf .he1A
Peronne and Ham ard to have -
creased the number OF prisoneFaltDn
tc more than 10000, IN s4d2tiSe to ~
guns and large stores Of Not ktek3h11l
Hun. Say YANKEES ytsss
1t is claimed also BY NJ G. az
CONTINUED on Fan 1lga1l q
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MAIN BRITISH ARMY INTACT.

The main British army, il Is declared,
has been conserved, and up to the
present very few counter attacks have
been made against the Germans. Whore
the British have stormcd the Cor
mans newly acquired positions they
have driven them back. Bat each
mile Of advance makes the bringing
up Of supplies TO the German artillery
nd infantry more and NOR" difficult
ard unquestion3bly tn" British atrat-
cry, as demonstrated since the begin
ming of the great attack, Is IL let the
enemy. SO far as ho may. wear ilIn'
self out against a powerful defense.
on the battle line in France tho
"a nguinary struggle still Ii going on
with the British troops on most S"I-
te rs apparently holding their owa. bHt
with the Germans at salient points
sihI pressing forward.
The town Of Chsuny. southwest
Of St. Quentin, situated on the road
to Compiegne, the gateway TO
Paris, has been occupied by tho
Germans and. according to tho
Berlin official communications,
everywhere between the Somme
and the oiss rivers the Germans
ara pressing thsir advantage. .-.
Throughout Sunday, along the entire
SO mile battle front the fighting never
ceased and where Field Marshal
Haig's men were unable TO Withstand
the terrific onslaughts delivered bS
greatly superior forces, ground was
given. but always in orderly fashion.
More Than Million Germans.
Il has been definitely ascerta.ne.
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Facts to Date
Of Huns Drive
on West Front

More than 1000. 900 German
soldiers are engaged in the
arssk offensive.
The British main army has
not yet been involved; chosen
shook treops have eallantIy re-
sfstsd the Hun attack, infliet-
inS fearful casualties upon tho
massed snsmy.
Berlin claims the capture Of
10000 man and GOO guns since
the offensive was started.
German oasuaItiss have not
been estimated. but undoubted.
ly reach six figures.
German reports that Ameri-
can troops have bsen met and
defeated are discredited by
Washington. No American
units have beer involved in tho
attack.
The offensive exterds along
a 5O-mile feort, and has pere-
tratsd the British line to a
depth ranging from two or three
to a dozen miles.
German prisoner declares that
this attack is the kaissr's last
do or die" effort, and harder
fighting is expected in ttfs
Huns desperate attempt TO
achieve their aim Of breaking
tho line.
Field Marshal Haig planned a
withdrawal months in advance,
choosing to yield ground in sx-
change for the frightfui damage
inflicted upon the enemy.
Fhty-four German airplanss
participating in the attack have
been brought down.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
OPEN OREGON LANDS.

Washington. March 2t.-Openlng TO
entry of about soo.ooo acres OF land
classified as agricultural In Jackson
and Josephine counties, Ore. has been
approved by Secretary Lane. These
lands are q part of what are known
as the Oregon and California railroad
grant lands.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
Kansas City's Sympathetic
Strike Postponed 48 Hours

Kansas City, Mo-, March 2S.--The
general sympathetic strike called for
all union labor in Kansas City for s
o'clock this. morning has been post
poned 4s hours it was announced by
union leaders early today,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25

Americans as good soldiers who were
fighting enthusiastically. as they had
entered the war later. The food sup
piled to the Germans was poor. he said,
and their morale was for the most
part bad. His division came to this
front from Bukowina.
Airplanes, with Americans at the
guns, took part in a number of en-
gagements today and numerous Ger
man machines were driven back to
their own lines.
No Offensive Against Americans.
With the American Army in France,
Saturday, March 23.--By the Associ-
ated Press.-A prisoner taken in the
American sector when questioned CO.
day. said that no offensive was
planned by the Germans in this sector.
All we want is to be left alone" ne
declared.
Every man Of the American front is
anxiously awaiting news regarding the
German offensive and naomentarily ex-
pecting to hear that the British have
won a victory. The American snipers
| have been exceedingly active durins
| the day. They picked off a consider.
able number OF the enemy. sou:e oi
whom were seen to wnirl and pitch
from the parapet into their OWL
trenches. Others were seen to droI
i In their tracks as the American sharp
shooters bullets hit them.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
Officials keenly Interested.

Officials generally displayed the
most eager interest In every item Of
news az to the German drive. The
government may have received some
confidential advice from General
Pershing on the situation, but General
March said nothing was to be given
out when he left his office. Other Of
firers pointed out that any information
al to British or French operations must
he made public by the officials of those
countries and that whatever General
Pershiug may have transmitted would
be regarded as confidential in the ex-
treme.
The intense interest In press reports
displayed by President Wilson himself
indicates that official information was
meagre. The associated Press dis
ps tches were transmitted to him during
the evening
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NO CONFIRMATION.
THAT U. S. TROOPS
were IN BATTLE
Washington Not Advised of
Sammees' Participation
in Great Struggle.

Washington, March a;.--No confir-
nation OF German reports that Ameri-
can troops have participated In the
fight on the British front had reached
tho war department up to a late hour
tonight. Major General March. acting
chief Of staff. who remained at his Of
fice much Of the day and night. said
received.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
Sd AIRPLANES
LOST BY HUNS

London, March 24--Aeeord.
ing to an offieia, report an.
rounced This evening on tho
aerial operations since the start
Of the German offensive asainst
the British in France, 81 hos.
tile airplaaes have besn brought
70 earth by tho allies.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

The years, most nearly perfect ex-
ample Of spring weather filled high
ways and byways yesterday, and Incl
dentaIly gave 10 Palm Sunday an un-
usually festive appearance. 1t was
a glorious day.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
Second Phase Of Battle.

The official British aud German re-
ports were taken here as showing that
a second phase of the great battle had
begun and was continued throughout
the day with no decisive results. 1T
was evident that the British second
defensive system was being severely
tested by German attacks. though no
details were transmitted which would
permit military officials 10 estimate
the scope Of successes claimed by the
Germans and to some extent admitted
b. the British. 1t appeared. however.
that the British line In general was
still intact at the close Of day.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
May 30 Engineers.

Il was recalled that American rail-
way engineers In training at the Brit
ish front were involved in the German
counter attack on the Gambrai front
some months age, but there has been
Heihing TO indicate that any other
than engineers or other special units
have been employed at any time with
the British forces.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
Firing Ceases.

The bofr1bafdment of the capitai
ended around one o'clock and as late
as o'clock no explosions had been
heard for more than an hour. The
clear" signal was sounded at $3.50
o'clock.
Although during the earlier hours oil
the bombnrdment the shells arrived on
20 minute intervals. later in the day
they began arriving every Is minutes
on the average, and some of them
even fell IL minutes apart
In military circles the belief was ex-
pressed that the Germans were using
two long distance guns. The Aatin
SAYS the position of one Of the guns
was established in the st. Gobain for
est. which would place it somewhat
further south than had been believed
IN the wooded area. This position
would be about 70 miles from Paris.
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Forseast-partly cloudy Monday
with probable showers west Of the
divide; Tuesday generally fair and
cooler.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25

The government has decided that IN
the future the bombardment of Paris
by long distance guns shall not In
terrupt the normal life of the capital
but that the population shall be warned
of bombardment by distinctive
means, differing from the usual warn
inps sent out In cases of air raids
Drums will be beaten and the police
will sound whistles.
The newspapers do not conceal theIr
admiration for the mechanical feat of
the Germans in constructing their new
weapon, but speak passionateiy OF the
useless barbarity of the bombardmeni.
The Matin says II is consoiing to note
that the number Of victims Is small
but 1t asks for reprisals on German
cities,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
1900 Per Shot.

article rekarding the gun. says 1t is
Of e4e millimeters caliber and Of Aus
TITAN manufacture. It Is a very deli
cate piece Of machinery, which must
be handled by expert mathematicians
and gunners. the newspaper adds. as
(ContInued From Pa4e Fivel
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
Tungsten for Steel.

Professor Paul Painieve, former
premier and president of the Academy
OF Sciences. told the Excelsior that by
using tungsten in the fabrication OF
the q projectile the tungsten shells
would be OF about half the diameter
OF steel shells of an even weight and
that therefore the atmospheric re-
sistance would be less, this accounting
for. the extremely long range. He
also touched upon the possibility Of
propeller being employed on the pro-
fecttle
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25

At first the shells began arriving at
intervals of 20 minutes and the de
tonat tions, considering the Sunday
calm, seemed louder than those of
Saturday. Their power TO disturb
the equaamity Of the populace, how
ever, seemed less, tho people refusing
to be distracted from their Sunday
ha abits to any great extent.
For the benefit Of that portion Of
the populace which had been led 10
believe the Germans had broken
through the line and were bombarding
Paris from nearby positions, semi
official note was issued during the day.
This warned the people against beliey-
ing pessimistic reports.
THE French front is intact said
the note. ANY assertion to the con-
trary Is lie.''
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tCon:inued ON Page Three.)
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STRANGE CANNON
SHELLS FAIL TO
FRlCHTEN PARIS
Populace Soon Accustomed
to Regular Explosion
of New Bombs.
MONSTER 76 MILES
FROM CITY'S CENTER
Newspapers Speculate as to
Mechanism Of Aerial
Pr0jectiles.

Paris. March 24-The German
monster cannon which has been
bombarding Paris has been located in
the forest of st. Gobain. west of Leon
and exactly 122 kilometers tapproxi-
mately IS miles) from the Paris city
hall.
The gun bombarded Paris during
the greater part OF Sunday. The day
was ushered in by loud explosions
from the 10-inch shells and imme-
diately the alarm to take to cover was
sounded. This occurred at 6 55 o'clock
and many persons sought shelter, but
greater numbers of them appeared in
the streets on their way to the
churches, which We're almost as well
filled as usual. The women who sell
palm leaves on Palm Sundays did
their usual thriving business.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25
No Envelopins Movement.

The British forces are heavily en-
lged, and while the Germans have
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-03-25

It has been definitely aseerta!ne'
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ANsossjian. for It
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PERSONALS

Miss Berdyne Sumrell left this
morning for Ayden to teach school
Mr.. J. A. Crisp left this morning
for Thelma on business
Mrs. Pattie Thorne, Of Airlie,
spent Thanksgiving the guest oe
Mrs. 0. \. Mcdowell.
Private Henry M. billiard arriy-
ID yesterday on ten day furlour
gh 70 spend with his family.
Mrs. J. L. Phillips, Of Washing
ton. is spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. R A. Philips
Mr.. Sam Harwell and his wife
left on the morning train for Rock
Y Mount on few days visit.
Mr.. Collin Register left on the
morning train for Norfolk on bust
ness.
Miss Mary Harrell came home to
spend Thanksgiving with her SIS
ter and brother from GAINESVILLE.
* X X
Mr.. W. Hatchel left this morn
mo for his home in New Orleans
after spending few days here
on visit.
Mr.. Jimmie Shields has been re
leased from army service and is
now in Washington where his
wife is still seriously i'll.
Mrs. George Baker, Of Ayden
arrived yesterday on a visit for {
few DAYS with her daughter, Mrs
c. G. Moore.
Friends will be glad to know
that Mr.. Robert Josey is progress
INC nicely after his illness. He i
sitting up and expects to be ou
in a few days.
Despite the mud there was ;
big crowd attending the oyste:
supper at Dawson S last night an(
the whole thing was decided
success
A number Of young peopls wer
guests at fine supper last even
inc given by Mr.. and Mrs. r. }
Nadry Among the ladies wer
Misses Boggs, Ashcraft and Cress
= ):
Mr.. {. B. Riddick, of Richmond
Va, is expected here tomorrow t
spend the week end and returning
will take Mrs. Riddick and boy
back with him by ear.
Mr.. J. w. Jordan, Of jackson
has accepted position with tn
National Peanut Company, and
is hoped that the citizens will e2
tend to him the right hand Of fe
loWship.
- =: =:
Mr.. Danford Burroughs, VIII
spent yesterday with his CRANE
parents at Ayden, returned. las
night in time to see the patriot
picture draft 25S".
y = ::
Mr.. Bob Mcdaniel, returne
this morning from Raleigh wher
he took his wife to stay with he
sister. Mrs. Allsbrook until sh
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-11-29
Collection Nearly $500

The collection at the Baptist
Church for the orphanage at yes
terday morning service amounted
to nearly five hundred dollors, re-
CARELESS Of the very inclement wea
Their which prevented so many to
venture out. It is expected to
augment this sum considerably by
private subscription.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-11-29

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-11-29
Meeting OF The Congregation

There will be d meeting Of the
congre cation Of Trinity Episcopal
Church in the church on Monday
evening next, December 2. at Z 80
All the men Of the congregat ton
are asked to be preesnt as well a.
all others who have the goodwill
Of the community at heart.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-11-29
Sleep and Rest

One OF the most common causes
OF insomnia and restlessness is in
digestion. Take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after
suppereand see if you do not rest
better and sleep better. They n
~ cost a quarter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-11-29
Dupree Shields Transferred

Mr. Dupree Shields has been
transferred from Camp Gordon to
the State College where he goes
to take up his studies in textile
manufacturing He obtained per
mission to spend Thanksgiving
here with his folks.
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D F. Keel Transferred

DR.. D. F. Keel has been trans
ferred again and his friends now
should address him as follows: D.
F. Keel, Dental Assistant, Camp
Sewer Greenville, S. c..