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The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
BRITISH YIN GROUND AROUND ST. QUENTIN
THEY PUSH FORWARD IN NEIGH BoRHoOD OF HOLLOW VILLAGE
 ARE APPROACHING HODGE.
1,3O1 GERMANS CAPTURED
Huns Are Expecting Further Allied Blows and a Captured German Or der Bewails Lack Of Assault
 Troops To Make Attack.

London. = The British have gained ground in the neighborhood or Holuoa village. north of St Quentin. accord- ing to Field Marshal Haig's report.
 A German post west Of La Bassec was captured. New posts were esteb- lished northeast Of NeuYe Chapeile and in the neighbornooG of Ploeg- steert.
 Another small but important bulge of the Ypres salient into German ter litory was forced by the British troops when they attacked on front of 1000 yards along the Menin road and drove back the Germans for q distance of 300 yards. This advance carried Field Marshal Haig's men within a mile Of Hooge. which figured in many fierce conflicts in previous fighting Further south the British at the same time pushed northeast ward Of Ploegsteert and established posts 200 yards i'll advance of the old line which they had occupied before the German drive began in March.
 1ui6 MdS lile lHlIu COuottullfc ua1 of fine weather and the battlefel9s are rapidly drying out.
 British troops in the past 24 hours have captured 1901 Germans. There is plenty of evidence that the enemy is expecting further concerted attacks at various places. A captured order points out that the allies must now be expected to strike heavy blows and bewails the lack Of assault troops as rendering any prospect Of successful counter-attacks or effective resistance impossible.
 Prisoners recently captured say that every effort has been made to sup press all news Of the American sue cess It St. Mihiel, concerning which alarming rumors prevail. The gen eral impression seems to be that the American victory has been so over whelming that the German army coin- mand does not dare admits the facts.
 The text of the statement reads:
 Our troops made progress in the direction of Le Nerguier. northwest of St Quentin.
 We improved cur positions slight ly and during the night northwes. of Hullueh (between Lens and La Bas. see) and northwest of Neuye Cha. belle (Flanders fronO."
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
NEW BLOW
 AGAINST HUNS LINE
WILL BE ALLIES ANSWER TO PEACE PROPOSAL OF THE
 CENTRAL POWERS.
BRITISH POUNDING GERMANS
There Is No Information of An Off ciai Character From General Persh- ing as To Present Operations
 Expect More Attacks.

ington.-Another blow against the German lines as an answer to the peace proposal of the Central powers is expected momentarily by military officials here.
 The point of the expected attack Is a matter of wide speculation by oli- eefs. Several simultaneous attacks will be delivered, with the Flanders front, the French operations about ne Fere directed at Laon and the new American front across the mouth ot the old St. Mihiel salient as the logi- cal positions from which Marshal Foch would strike
 It has beeh significant to some of ticer5 that the British have not press ed very heavily on the front between Ypres and Douai. North of Doqai there has been only one minor opera tion by the Belgians since the allied counter-offensive began. British at tention has been concentrated to q largo extent on clearing up to the Douai-Cam mbrai-St. Quentin front and many observers believe the lines bave been strengthened sufficiently along this sector now for new movement to the north. It has been noted how ever, that British artillery has been pounding the German lines west of Cambrai with especial vigor recently, which may be the prelude to a direct drive for the capture of that city.
 There is no information of an off cial character as to General Pershing's present operations. The greatest re- ticence apparently is being enforced on press correspondents in discussing the tactical disposition of the AmeTi- can army at this time and to observ- CTS here this suggests that prepara- tions for a new advance are well un- der way. The logical objective. it is said, would be the occupation of the Briey iron fields and an effort to encircle Metz from the west. If Cen eral Pershing is moving toward that goal now, it is saId joint attack by his army and the French army hold ing the Nerdun front would be prc5- able development. Such an action would be over a very extended front. however and some further reconnois- sance of the enemy's position on the immediate American front may be necessary before it can be under taken.
 Tactics employed by General Per shing in cleaning up the st. Mihiel salient, in the view of officers here show that the American commander has determined that maximum speed is essential to military speed is essen tial to military success. He hurled forward his troop last week at m unprecedented pace and it was this rush which swept the German de- lenders off their feet and gave them no opportunity for even au organized rear guard action.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
ST. MIHIFL TAKEN
 BY TANK TROOPS
ATTACK WAS so SUDDEN GER MANS WERE TAKEN OFF FEET
 -RESISTANCE NOT STRONG.

Paris-The St. Mihiel salient has been reduced.
 The Americans renewed their at tack on the St. Mihiel front at dawn.
 Twelve thousand prisoners have been taken and more are coming in.
 The railway from Verdun to Gom- mercy, Foul and Nancy now is open to the entente allies.
 All the villages in the St. Mihiel s. lient were captured by the Americans and the front in this sector was re- duced from some 41 miles to a little under 20 miles.
 The latest news from the St. Mihiel sector shows that the battle line now runs directly from Pagny on the Mo- selle river to Nationwide and then along the foot of the heights Of the Mouse. Pagny, a town on the Moseile river, is on the western border of Ger many.
 The claim made by the Germans in the official communication that thay foresaw the evacuation of the St. Mi hiel salient and prepared for it for as many years as the war has lasted hardly is borne out in view of the number of prisoners and guns taken. At the same time the fact that very few stores were left behind appears to indicate that the Germans had pre- pared to quit the ground.
 Most of the villages captured by the 1of in condition by the Germans.
 Officers of the American general staff expected a desperate resistance. The presence of Field Marshal Hin- denbsrg at the Metz fortress 1our days ago conveyed the impression that the Germans expected an Ameri- ann attack and were resolved to de fend the positions bitterly.
 Gen. Pershings forces in their at tacks sn the southern side of the St. Nihid salient have advanced dis tance of eight miles. The assault was made on a front of 14 miles. The Americans made rapid progress jl their continuation of their drive.
 German prisoners say the Ameri- can attack was expected but that it was delivered so rapidly that they had no time to put up a stubborn resist ancs when they were ordered to. Pan nes, vAich was energetically defend ed by the Germans. was easily cap tured by the Americans. The Amer jeans re reported to have captured vigneulles, 2 l3 miles north of Xiv ray, through which the former line ran. Gen. Pershing's troops also are said D Aavo captured Beney, Reudi- court, and the Bois de Thiacourt.
 The capture of these places has narrowed the neck of the St Mihtel salient to less than six miles and if the two German divisions reported to be in the salient still are there, 1t Is decidedly improbable that they will be able to get away.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
LONDON PRESS PAYS
 AMERICANS TRIBUTE
EXPRESS NO SURPRISE AT MAS TERLY ACHIEVEMENT OF THE
 AMERICAN SOLDIERS.

London. - Chief place is given i'll London newspapers to the American achievements in the St Mihiel sector Both in the news and the editorial columns hearty tributes are given to the thoroughness with which the opa- rations were completed, a thorough ness which is regarded as showing that Gen. Pershing and his staff made preparations beforehand and used great care at the same time.
 The Daily Telegraph, after eongrat- ulating the Americans on their feat Of arms-a real triumph accomplished in masterly style" says:
 "The explanations offered in the German eommunique are childish
 The Daily Mail, under the headline, America Has Made Good, diseussed 1 the value of removal of the salient. The newspaper says:
 Gen. Pershing Is break 'ng into 3 perfect web of railways which nas been if priceless importance to Gen. Ludendorh for maneuYering. Here. if anywhere, is the enemy's Archilles heel The Americans have not yet reached this heel, but by threatening it they have forced the Germans 10 concentrate for it's defense. While the stroke menaces the enemy's commu- nications 1t opens the way for other American attacks on a still larger scale. The enemy also has lost the equivalent of two divisions in prison CTS, killed and wounded"
 The Daily Chronicle says:
 Gen. Pershing's brave troops de- serve congratulations on their very skillful and efficient piece of work. The United States may well be proud of the manner in which it's young army comported itself in the first in dependent offensive"
 The Times records the belief that the final return of prisoners will con siderably exceed the number given Tn the official statement, and says:
 More was destroyed at St. Mihial than a German salient Gen. Persn- ing shattered at blow the monstrous web of lines which sustained the pre- tense that the immense weight and almost illimitable resources of tho United States would be of little or no account on the European field of war. He has shown that the Americans are as quick and apt to learn the art Of war as they have been to develop tho pursuits of peace"
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
3O CARS OF PURE
 BRED DAIRY COWS
ARKANSAS DAlRYMEN'S EXCuR- SION TO WISCONSIN WILL
 LEAVE OCTOBER 19.
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED
After Committee Purchases Their Cat tie They Will Be Shipped To Madi. son, Where Solid Trains Destined
 To Arkansas Win Be Made Up.

FayetteVille.-The Arkansas dairy mems excursion to Wisconsin will leave Springfield October 19, accord ing to w. II. WOodley, dairy special ist with the extension division of the University of Arkansas, under whose direction the excursion will be held.
 MT. Woodley has secured pledges from farmers in Washington, Benton, Carroll, Boone, Baxter, Fulton. Van Buren, White and Searcy counties alone for g cars of pure Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey cattle. About five carloads of cattle have been pledged by the dairymen in the south ern part Of the state to A. E. Talbos, Of the extension service, and John F. Nicholson, agriculturist with the Prof itable Farming Bureau of Little Rock, making total of 90 cars of dairy cat 1e, which will be the largest consign- ment ever brought into Arkansas at one time.
 Speaking of the trip MT. Woodley says:
 Arrangements are now being con- pleted for the dairymen's excursion Since most of the cattle to be brought into the state will be purchased by farmers living in seven of the north ern counties of the state, it has been decided to have the dairymen meet at Springfield and leave there on 0eto- Der 19
 The seven counties from north .As- kansas that will purchase anywhere from three 10 four ears each, will be represented by a committee consist ing of the county agent. and at least three representative farmers.
 'fThe trip will be made from Spring field to Madison, Wisconsin, ill spa- eial Pullman Upon arrival at the Wisconsin College Of Agriculture, ar- engagements have been made to have a specialist from that institution aa- signed to take charge of tn commit tee representing each of the seven counties in north Arkansas. Each committee representing an Arkansas county will then take side eXeur- sion into Wisconsin county to bay cattle. The committee, after pur- chasing their cattle. will have them immediately shipped to Madison, where the solid train destined for Ar kansas will be made up. The com mittees will also return to Madison for a short visit at the college and come back with the train.
 Independent buyers and farmers from south Arkansas should write to the extension offices at Fayetteville immediately and make reservations for the trip or they may not be able to secure Pullman accommodations. Then men from the counties in north ern Arkansas have already made ar engagements for a special Pullman and if there are enough men from the southern part of the state. an extra car may be secured
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
THE FARMERS olVE-A-eusHEL WAR FUND IS SWEEPING
 THE STATE.

This is a farmers movement to raise funds to help wounded Amert- can and allied soldiers, sailors and their family during and after the war. and to help returning soldiers and sailors re-establsh themselves sads- factorily in civil life; to induce our civilian population 10 back up the men ill the trenches by putting the same quality of selfsacTifce and patriotism into their work at home that the sol- diers are putting into their fighting abroad; to make America, when shs welcomes home her returning sons. as worthy Of love as are those battle scared heroes who are daring all in her defense; to help the soldier make the world safe for democracy and to help the civilian make democ- raey safe for the world
 This movement was started n Cleveland county, Ark. by Mrs. c. K. Elliott, and is to bs taken up by every state in the Union and by our allies. In America alono it will produce fund of Sl00,000.o00 a year No man connected with this organization draws a cent of salary, therefore. every bushel given will go in full for the cause IL is intended.
 It must be remembered that our boys lover there" who are making the supreme sacrifice, do not coIu- plain of winter blizzards and ssmmor drouths. and perform their haro.o tasks in the face of every known ob- stacle. There must be no drouth or other condition to prevent our doing our duty over here. Some of our boys will come back maimed, blinded. or incapaeitated for the duties of civil life. For these this fund IS being raised.
 Every man, woman and child should see the school director of their dis trict at once and contribute a bushei. or the value thereof, and thus become a member of this organization.
 The headquarters of this organize tion are in the State Capitol. Littia Rock
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

Dr. C. w. Garrison, state health ofhcer says that numerous requests are coming in for typhoid serum to be given in school communities where the disease is prevalent In recept letter to health and school officials, Dr. Garrison called attention to the fact that the government is requiring typhoid immunization treatment for all soldiers, and suggested that it would be a good measure 10 adopt for schools in localities where the disease is prevalent. The serum is furnished free by the state.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Telephone Removal Rate.

Washington. Telephone com panies were directed by Postmaster General Burleson to make fat charge of $3 for moving a suhscrib- another within the same premises. The order amends regulations made August 2S, under which the charge was to be based upon actual cost.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Beware of ontimisn,.

Chicago - George Greet. chair man of the committee on public in formation. speaking before the Chi cago Association Of Commerce in con nection with his visit to the United States war exposition, here, warned his hearers against overeonhdence and optimism regarding the defeat of Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Puvs Cuban Suusr Crop.

Washington, = The Sugar Equaliza- tion Board announced it has closed contract with the Cuban minister for the purchase of the new Cuban sugar crop at price of about s550 q hundred pounds. free on board, at Gu ban ports. The purchase was made on behalf of the American. British, French and Italian governments.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Perhaps Not Killed.

Rome.-The Vatican does not be Iieve that the former Russian en- press Is dead, for it is considered probable it would have been ih- formed if there were confirmation of tho report
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Brough Approves Plan.
Hon. c. K Elliott, State Director '..Give-arBushel" Movement,
 Little Rock Ark

6ou V. h+ EIllott,
 State Director '.Give-arBushel'
 Movement,
 Little Rock. Ark.
 My Dear MT. Elliott:
 have heard. with a great deal of pride and interest, of the great canl- paign you and your respective county chairmen are waging for the Give a-Bushel@ movement.
 In my opinion this is one of thu most democratic and helpful moys- nlents that has been launched in coL- nection with our present struggle for liberty and democracy. It reaches every farmer and farm home in our state. It typifies the spirit of sacri- ice and of giving on the part of all the people. From psychological standpoint 1t interests people in tha success of our cause who have not heretofore been reached. Every far mer and every prodeer can easily give d bushel of his most abundant crop for the care of the dependent fami- lies of our killed and maimed sol diers and sailors. No other moye- ment or voluntary undertaking has been inaugurated for this purpose.
 The "GiveaBushel" movement has the endorsement of President Wilson. Vice President Marshall, Speake1- Champ Clark, the Department of Ag- riculture and our leading national an thorities. It is an Arkansas project. begun by you and your good wife in Cleveland county during our recent Red Cross campaign, and netting in that county over 5000. Its success in our state will be an everlasting monument to the patriotism of Ark- ansas and the most substantial ad- yertisement our state could possibly obtain. It is proposed to carry this movement into our neighborinS states, thence into every state in the American Union, and. finally. into our allied countries. IL is safe to say. from the reports from practically ey- cry county in the state that have come into your office recently, that over 500000 bushels will be contrib uted in Arkansas, and there Is strong probability that the amount will reach 750.000 bushels.
 While those in charge of this movG- ment recognize the effect of the re- cent drouth. 1t must be remembered that our brave boys lover there" who are making the supreme sacrifice. do not complain of winter blizzards and summer drouths, and perform their heroic tasks in the face of every known obstacle. Let the people of Arkansas emulate their example. and the sacrifices we make will be haa- lowed by the fact that they are gen. uine sacrifices, and. remembering the Biblical tribute paid to the woman who broke the alabaster box of oint- ment, what you do in this campaign will be told as perpetual memorial of you.
 Thanking you in behalf Of the State of Arkansas for your lofty patriotism and for your initiative in launching this great "Give-aBushel" movement. am.
 Cordially your friend.
 Charles H. Brough,
 Governor.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
More Colleges Selected.

Washington. - Twenty-two addi- tionaI colleges have been authorized by the War Department to organ, e units of the Students Army Training Corps in October. Among them are: Southwest Texas State Normal School, Texas: Union University. Tennessee; Oklahoma A. & M. Col lege.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Escane From Germans.

Paris. - The retreat of the Ger mans from the St. Mihiei salient was so precipitate that he towns people there have taken with them were able to escape. according to the Matin. Many of them made their way back to St. Mihiel.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

Department of Labor was able to harvest bumper crop of wheat without outside help and for the first time on record. More than half of the 1S,00o men engaged in the har- vesting were put there by the Unit ed States Employment Service.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
BRIEFLY RELATED.

F.. R. Wiles, chief of the state ho- tel inspection department, has receiy- ed six months leave of absence, ac- cording to an announcement mare yesterday, and will go to Italy to take up work in organizing Y. M. c. A. units in the war zone.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
New Loan To Turkey.

Amsterdam. The Turkish minis ter Of finance has announced that Fur key has concluded a fresh loan from the German government for 45,000,- GOO Turkish pounds, the Berlin Vos- sisehe Zeitung states.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Anericans To Russia.

Washington. - American troops have landed at Arehangel to assist the other allied forces there in their campaign to the re-establishment of order ia northern Russia.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
More Nurses Needed.

Washington. = Denial of recently published reports that the nursing needs of the army had been met was made by Brigadier General Charles Richard, acting surgeon general who said that 25.000 nurses must be oh tained before the end of the year.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

James Denny of Alabam, Madison Gounty, was attacked by bull on his Harm recently and painfully hurt. Mr. Denny probably would have been kill ed but for his son, who was near by and beat the bull off in time to save his fathers life.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Gun School at Columbus.

Washington. - Columbus. Ga. nss been selected as the location for g great infantry school of arms. with accommodation for about 10000 men Rifle fire and machine gunnery will be taught.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

An aviator performed over Morril- ton last week and during the per formance chickens and birds, accord ing to the Morrilton Headlight, hud- died together in frightened groups CT flew about excitedly as if they cid not quite understand the big bird soaring aloft.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

Shipments of fresh and cured meats from Chicago last week 46,S45,00e pounds, compared with 44055, 900 last year. Canned meats shipped In cases 6193O0N pounds compared with B. 505.90O a year ago.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
General Grehle Retired.

Saa Antonio, Tex.-AnnouncemFat was made at headquarters of tae Southern Department of the retire- mont of Brig Gen. E. St. John Creole.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Soldiers Returned,

Washington - Surgeon General Gorgas announced that AT sick and wounded soldiers from the American expeditionary forces were returned Q the United States during the week ending September 6.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Mo Mnre Ford Cars.

Detroit Production of motor cars by the Ford Motor Company has been suspended entirely to enable the com pany to devote it's entire facilities to government work.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Ex.Officials Executed.

London.-A list of 37 persons re- gently executed in Moscow includes the names of several former cabinet ministers who served during the reign of the late Emperor Nicholas.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Made Special Assistant.

Washington. - Herbert Kaufman, author and editor of New York. has been appointed as a special assistant to the secretary of the interior.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
New u. s. Senator.

Washington. = Irving R. Drew, Republican. of New Hampshire, ap- pointed to succeed the late Senator Gdlinger.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
snanlsh Shin Fired On

Paris. That Spanish steamer was fired upon by a German subma. rine near the Canary Islends is con firmed by dispatches received here.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
Dr. Porras To Panama.

Washington. Dr. Don Belisario Porras, Panama, minister to the Unit ed States. will leave Washington soon to assume office as president of Panama.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

R l.. Swindler, county food admin istrator, is canvassing the Ozark dis trict to ascertain the number of dogs, sheep and goats. He reports that he has found 1,564 dogs. The tax books give only 581 sheep and goats.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

The foot of chicken has never been considered a very valuable asset as food for man, but 56 pounds cat. fish was caught with one in Little Red river near Heber Springs by II. A. Newman.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20
prinra AIbart Killed

Amsterdam. Prince Albert of Sax-Weimar has been killed on the west front, the official German Wolff news agency announces.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-20

The Batesyille Board of Trade raised $5,OO0 in 30 minutes to meet with the requirements of the War De- partment for the establishment of a Students Army Training Corps at Arkansas College there.