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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-11-08

Warrington. Oct. l6.-Of course yo1
want your boy ''over thsre's 70 hsvs Q
merry Christmas. Yoa want him 70
have something from Apme."
In order that Santa Oh nay visit
your boy in France, howSSsr, you
must comply With the carefully drawn
regulations which Il has ben nSoss.
sary for the srmy and the posto6aos
department to improve In order that
every man have chance ct . ckrist-
mas box and still keep the volume Of
such gifts within . limit that would
not clog and hamper our war trans.
portatioG.
Tho following rules must be strictly
followed. Better cut them our ana
keep them for reference:
1. Only one Christmas patEel may
Do sent to any man serving In the
A. e. r.
q. This parcel must b OF Sgandsr0
size, 3x4x9 inches. and must not ex-
coed three pounds In weight.
8. Parcels can be sent only By per-
sons who present . sChristmss par
col label" received from the soldier
to whom the parcel 10 to BE- Dent.
These labels viii Be distributed To
the men overseas, ono to zach mSn,
and win be forwarded BY them 70 the
person who 10 to send the Christmas
box.
4. Parcels must not contain articles
ordinarily unavailable nor perishsble
foodstuffs.
Cartoons OF the size prescribed may
be obtained from any local Red Oross
chapter. After they hsve been filled
they must b returned to Red Croas
receiving station, where inspectors
will examine them to zee they are
properly packed and wrapped, and
will afix the Christmas parcel label.
Each parcel then win be sealed and
= certificate OF inspection attached,
which will prevent later examina ton
by postoffice officials. Parcels should
be left with the Red Gross for mailing.
Postage will b charged ct the reg.
ulsr parcel post rates from point Of
sending to Hoboken, N. ].
Brief Christmas greeting, such -
"Merry Christmas," "From Santa
Claus" "Donr open till Christmas, |"
etc., may BE- Inscribed on the boxes,
and each parcel must bear the name
and address Of the sender.
In order that Christmas parcels may
DO certain OF delivery BY Dec. IS, they
should be mailed not later than Nov.
20. The task OF transportation and OF
delivery on the other side cannot b
handled In less than one month.
For boys in the navy, where the
number OF men to b served and
where the transportation question In.
volved is not % heavy, there 10 no
limit to the number Of Christmas par
GELS they may receive and the weight
init Of any one parcel 10 80 pounds,
instead Of three for the army.
Substantial boxes or other contain.
era should be used, and should h OF .
sort and 40 packed - to permit ready
examination. The name and addrooo
Of the sender ahould BE- In upper LETT
hand corner and the address should
follow the following form:
I. Full name OF sddressee, With bic
rank Of rating.
2. The vessel, station or naval base
to which he 10 attached.
8. "Care supply onicer, heet cup.
ply base, seth ct. and Third ~. Bush
Terminal Station. Brooklyn, N. T."
Navy Christmas parcels should b
mailed not later than Nov. Is.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-11-08
Thif paper has enlisted
with the government In the
cause Of America for 6e
period Of thewsr ..'..'.
WOMEN ENLIST IN
BATTALION OF LIFE
ounehjne Division % heme Service
Nivdls oattallen q Death ~
Real War Wesok

R>eala's Battalion Of Death nA1s
IN women immortal By dsatA-ds3ylno
act1ea at he front AmeFiea's 1ee'
talisu Of Life bids fair 70 merit -
mortality By it, NE and strength ~.
inG action IN the home trenches. 60
aecting directly With ths men whe %
over the top.
A new hind Of womso's army ~
come into being. II u called the "on'
ahins Division" Il started under IN
usual circumstances. Margaret Wood
row Wilson. the peesident's daugAtes.
Known for her patriotic war service
her aids, Major Oakss. and q small
sroup Of friends. including Miss Mar
josie Brown Of Atlanta, Co. daughter
Of one Of the leading men Of the south.
snd q relative of he pfssident. were
discussing womea's part In the war
ana ths Importance of enlist1ns the
sRort, talsat and activity Of every
woman In the eountrE The need Of
oreanisation and direction Of that time
ana talent not already devoted to a.
mite war WORK was recognised. end
ont Of the diseuaGloa cane plans foe
eooseeving the patriotic sdort Of sveey
patriotic woman, and more especially
TIE young women Of ~ country. TIE
army" to be recruited was designate0
the seunshine Diviaea." tn scope q
service u limited only By the ability
n the enliatod VomGo to oePvo. and
thssU u no woman insagihls for ssfv-
- Gcspt shs Who = already dolns
her utmost b hep wia he war. Pr.
t1eulafs are svailable from Maj. 4 p.
Oakes, now stationed at United IN
Wesk hsadQuartsss. Dallas. Tsx
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES


let Sunday-Union Church, 8. p. m.
by Rev. r. r. Hsrrell.
and Sundsy-Christ Church, II .. m.
and 9 p. m. BY Rev. Walter Lennie-
Smith.
3rd 6unday-Union Church, II .. m.
and p. N. By Rev. r. r. Hsrrell.
4th STANDARDIZATION Church, II .. m.
and D. 10. BY Rev. ]. Il. Salleo.
Sunday School every Sunday morn
ing ct both Union Church aud Christ
Church ct 10 O'Clock.
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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-11-08
Beat POISON GAS.

There 10 boy In France from your
town. He b standing betweeen you
and your homo sgsinst the STAINLESS
Hun, who for four years hes been Dc.
stroying homes in Europe.
The boy from your town 10 brave
and strong. He can whip the Hun In
. man.to-man fight. He b the Kind
that doesn't retreat. He goes forward,
and the Hun knows II.
But there 10 one thing that the boy
from your town can't do. He can't
hght and breathe poison gas ct the
same time. The Hun knows this, and
has invented the most shsmeless kind
OF Wsrfare-poison Rss.
A good mask requires . high grade
OF carbon and carbon b scarce both
In England and in Americs. The best
grade OF It b made from fruit pits and
mt shells. The Government doesn't
have these things, and you do. The
Government wants you 10 give these
materials to Il to ave that boy In
France. What had you bsttsr do sbout
IT.
Here - the answer:
SAVE
Peach pits Olive pits
Apricot pits Dste seeds
Plum plts Brasil nut shells
Cherry pits Hickory nut shells
Pfune pits Walnut shells
Duttornut shells
Next: Dry these nuts IN ovens or In
the sun. Bring them to the nearest
Red Gross collecting station. The Red
Gross b 10 have general charge. The
0ss Defense Division, 10 West 4lth
Street, New York, N. T., win answer
further question.
Remember, - long - yoa have pure
cir 10 breathe don't stop 'till be hes,
for there b . boy In France from your
town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23

o'clock yesterday afternoon. They also
are holding the bend in the neighborhood
Of Chassons, as far as Treloup. These
towns are Just to the north of the Marne,
to the east of Janlgonne, taken by the
Americans)
Treloup, at the latest advices, still was
in the hands of the enemy.
The French crossed the Marine at
Port-a-B -Binson, just to the east of Reuil.
The enemy counter attacked heavily
from the direction Of Wanderers, but
these onglaughts were beaten off.
Well informed opinion in London re-
CARDS the situation on the battlefront as
going well for the allies It is not ex-
pected, however, that the advance will be
SO rapid as previously, the Germans hav-
ing now had plenty of time to get their
reserves into position. They are also
displaying disposition to fight for all
they are worth
On the front between the Marne and
Rheims the British have captured the
Petitchamp wood, near Marfaux, with
200 prisoners and IA machine guns.
In their fighting along the Marne the
French are reported to be experiencing
great difficulty in making a passage Of
the river at some points, being stubborn
ly opposed by the German infantry, well
supported by artillery and machine guns.
The Germans are stiffening their re-
sistanee between the 0urcq and the
Aisne rivers and are bringing up guns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
CAPTURE OF EprEDs IMPORTANT.
1t Makes the Breaking of Temporary
Hinge of German Flank.

Paris, July 49,. tHavas Agency I'm
spite Of the desperate resistance of the
Germans, the entry into the line of enc
my reinforcements and repeated counter
attacks by the foe, the victory of the
allies continues to develop. Not only
have the allied positions been held in
tact against the enemy's assaults, but
at certain points further progress has
been made.
The newspapers of Paris remark that
the victory is growing not only in rela-
tion to the ground reconquered by the AL
lies, but also in strategic advantages, the
Importance Of which is being constantly
augmented.
Military critics are unanimous that
General Ludendorffs efforts now are be-
ing exerted to protect his retreat for the
army along the Marne, there being MANY
indications of the German intent to re-
tire The capture Of the village Of Epieds
and the passage Of the Mont st. Pere
region, according to Henri Bidou, of the
Journal, marks the breaking of posi-
tion which was the temporary hinge OF
the southwestern German flank, and he
predicts the enemy will be forced at 9TH
er points.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23

News of these successes by the allies
comes in unofficial London advices. 1t
shows that, in spite of the fact that only
artillery duels were reported from the
French war office in its day statement,
the allies are making important progress
all around the salient in which the Ger
mans were caught by the terrific attack
of the allies on Thursday morning.
A lull along the line might have been
expected at this time, because of the
stern resistance Of German reserves
brought up by the enemy and the neces-
sity of bringing up heavy artillery and
supplies. 1t apepars, however, that the
momentum of the allies has not been
spent and that they are forging ahead
along virtually the entire front of the
battle.
At S:l5 o'clock this morning the French
launched an attack along a four mile
front in the Montdidier sector. In three
hours they advanced a mile. London
hints that the attack was over wider
front than that mentioned in the de-
spatch This new onslaught, directed
against front which has been compare
lively quiet since the German offensive
there came to halt early in June, may
have an important bearing on the deyel-
opment of the military situation along
the whole front
The French also attacked along the
line north of Montdidier, in the Somme
sector, last night and occupied the viii
lagos of Mailly -Raineval, Sauvillers and
Aubvillers, which are west of the Avre
river and Immediately to the south of
the French success earlier in the month,
when they captured valuable positions
over threemile front south of Castel,
The new attack was over a front of
about two and three-quarters miles and
the occupation of Aubvillers shows there
apparently was penetration of German
positions to depth of mile and quar-
ter Prisoners numbering $50 were taken
by the French.
There are indications that the German
preparations for retreat north of the
Marne are continuing. Large fires are re-
ported burning at Fere-en- Tardenois,
near the western flank of the German sa-
lient, and also at Ville-en- 1ardenois, just
behind the German lines southwest of
Rheims.
The enemy may choose line along the
Oureq for further defensive operations,
but the presence Of allied troops to the
north of this stream may compel re-
tirement at least as far as the Vesle
river This is said to be indicated by
concentrations of German troops at Fis-
mes and other points along the Vesle.
The British have advanced their line
sliphtlv south nf Hah,lterna where thew
recently attacked and moved their posi-
tions forward over mile front South
Of Merris and Meteren, in the Lys sector,
in Flanders, the British lines also were
improved and local success in the Hamel
sector north of Albert and in front of
Amiens is reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
MAJOR ROOSEVELT
FELL LEADING CHARGE
In His Enthusiasm the Young Officer
"Went Over the Top" Without Hell
met--He Was Wounded in
Leg.

Paris, July 23 Major Theodore
Roosevelt, ir., received the wound from
which he is suffering while leading an
attack on a machine gun nest at Ploisy,
southwest of scissors, on Friday
In the excitement, he went over the
top" without helmet and when wound
ed was in the midst of the Germans. The
nest was cleared out and the village of
Ploisy fell soon afterward.
The Paris editions of the Chicago
Tribune say the major reached the Amer
lean Red Cross hospital on Friday even
ing. An operation on the wound in his
left leg was performed at midnight by
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A. Blake Of
New York. No bones were broken by the
bullet.
The majors tag, which is worn by all
wounded soldiers, read:
Severe gunshot wound" Surgeons
say it will be six weeks before the major
returns to the front. Captain Archie
Roosevelt said yesterday that his brother
was resting easily in his own home on
Avenue du Bois de Boulogne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
VAST BRIBERY
IN CONTRACTS
Is Alleged to Have Been I'm
covered in Soldier Equip
ment Purchases
CONSPIRACY SAID TO
BE NATIONWIDE
Agencies of the Council of
National Defense
Involved

New York, July 23-Agencies Of the
council of national defense were involved
to-day in the nationwide conspiracy of
alleged bribery and graft in the manu-
facture of soldiers rubber rain coats
through the arrest of Harry i. lazarus,
a member of the councils sub-commit-
tee supervising raincoat production. He
is accused of attempting to bribe a gov
ernment Inspector.
Department OF justice agents also took
into custody Charles /. Fuller, chief
government Inspector for the New York
manufacturing district, and ii was an
nounced he had confessed full details of
the workings of an extensive bribery
system in connection with manufacture
Of raincoats and other soldiers clothing.
Other arrests are expected as a result
of Fuller's disclosures.
These were the first OF series of sen.
sational developments promised as a Sc
quel to the arrest last night of II rain.
coat manufacturers in New York on
bribery, fraud or conspiracy charges and
the confessions of a number of contrac-
tors and quartermsster's department in
speetors.
The accused raincoat makers were held
in bail bonds ranging from $1,000 TO $l0,-
600 each when arraigned to-day Their
examination was set for July 30
Lazarus is a wealthy clothing manu-
facturer and was member of the de-
fense committee which advised the war
department what manufacturing plants
were properly equipped to make rain
coats for soldiers In France, and aided in
the placing of these contracts After he
obtained contracts for his own plant, it
is charged, he sought to give money to
a government inspector who was expect
ed in return to approve materials and
workmanship not up to the proper stand
ards
Future Developments viii show, it is
said, that others of the numerous sub
committees of the defense council had
members who used their positions to get
special favors
All evidence uncovered viii be pre-
sented to grand jury shortly.
Fuller, the chief inspector, confessed
that he received weekly allowances from
several contractors, II was announced by
Assistant Attorney General Huston
Thompson, who is directing the campaign
against fraudulent profteers. Similar
payments also were made TO subordinate
employees, at least one Of whom received
more than $500 in the last three weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
FRENCH STRIKE ON NEW 'FRONT.';
AMERICANS TAKE TWO VILLAGES
SATISFACTORY DAY
FOR THE ALLIES
French, American and British Troops All
Made Progress Despite Desperate
Resistance of the Germans.

With the French Army on the Aisne-
Marne Front, Monday, July 20 (By the
Associated Press The fiercest fighting
continued throughout the day on both
wings Of the German salient between the
Aisne and Marne. The efforts Of the en-
emy were concentrated on an attempt
to prevent the allied troops from cutting
through ON either side and thus imperil-
ing the great masses of German troops
still within the semi-circle.
Despite the German determination
French, American and British troops all
made progress.
Possibly the heaviest fighting to-day
occurred on the eastern wing of the sa-
lient where British troops took part. The
British, who had arrived on the scene
only recently, engaged the enemy in a
hand.to-hand conflict in the extreme
wooded region southwest Of Rheims.
Four fresh divisions faced them. One
German division, which had held the line
against the Italians, had been annihilat-
ed only a few hundred remaining. The
Germans had large number Of machine
guns in this vicinity but the British cap
tured 40 of them in the course Of a
strong attack in which they made prog
ress and took more than 200 prisoners.
Altogether the day was very satisfac-
tory for the allies who are threatening
the German communications everywhere
1nere is every reason to believe the Ger
mans are hurrying forward more di-
visions to add to the so they already
have thrown into the battle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
GOVT. TAKES
CAPE COD CANAL
Will Operate 1t Under the
Railroad Admins
tration
PLENTY OF COAL FOR
NEW ENGLAND SURE
Movement Was Hastened by
the Submarine Wis
itation

Washington, d. G., July 23.--President
Wilson to-day by proclamation assumed
control of the Cape Cod canal, connecting
Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay, Mass, and
directed the railroad administration to
operate it.
The step was taken as means of pro-
lection from submarine operations to
the coal supply going from southern
ports to New England, and also as
means of expediting the movement of
coal into the New England states, where
serious shortage existed last winter.
The taking over of control and opera
tion Of the canal has been recommended
by the war, navy and commerce depart
ments and by the railroad administra-
tion, under which it viii be operated.
The canal will be taken over July 25.
The railroad administration announced
that the dredging of the waterway to a
depth of 25 feet will begin Immediately,
that towage facilities will be restored
and that within two months water-borne
coal destined for New England can be
moved through the canal at the rate of
100000 tons year.
Announcement also was made that
vessels of the Ocean Steamship company,
Clyde line, Merchants & Miners Trans
portation company and Eastern Steam
ship company plying in and out of Bos-
ton, will be routed through the canal.
The waterway also,can be used by small
er naval craft and other shipping.
Plans for taking control of the canal
were hastened by the appearance of
German submarine off the Massachusetts,
coast last Sunday, when tug and three
coal barges were sunk.
Not only viii the canal route protect
ships from attack in the section but it
viii shorten the voyage from southern
ports to New England by about 100 miles
and protect shipping from storms which
made the lower Massachusetts, coast dan
gerous in the winter season.
The canal is owned by the Boston,
Cape Cod & New York Canal company,
is seven miles long and has present
depth of 10 feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
GERMANS LEAVE
VAST MATERIAL
Veritable Mountain of Stores
Was Seized by the
Allies
PRISONERS COME
IN BY THOUSANDS
Allies Are Holding All Their
Ground Against the
Counter-Attacks

With the American Army on the Aisne-
Marne Front, July 23.,--tBy Associated
Press Overnight information does not
indicate any radical change in the situ-
alton along the battlefront. The pros
poets seemed to be that to-day would be
another of heavy attacks and counter
attacks, with not more than slight
changes in the line.
The troops Of General Pershing and
General Petain are holding nearly every
inch of ground they have gained since
the counter blow began on Thursday
last.
The Franeo-American force north Of
Chateau Thierry now are holding Epieds
and nearby villages, and a bit Of terri
tory northeast Of Mont ST. Pere. Fur
ther east the enemy is continuing to
counter attack unsueccssfnliy.
Along the greater part OF the front
the artillery fire was the chief activity,
although at places brilliant infantry OPP
erations are taking place, while machine
gun nests make every open field po-
tential trap.
The number Of prisoners has been In
creased by thousands, and veritable
mountain of captured and abandoned
material is in possession of the allies
Many Of the guns taken had been blown
up or damaged by the enemy before he
abandoned them.
The British efforts along the line near
Rheims have been rewarded by bag
Of prisoners and machine guns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE
". E. Ayers of Barre Announced His
Candidacy To-day.

". e. Ayers to-day announced his cam
didaey for the office of city representa-
tive and friends are circulating petit
tion to the end that his name may go
before the voters at the coming pri-
maries. Mr. Ayers came to Barre in the
spring Of 1870, and as a young man en-
rolled as student in the old Barre acad-
emy, where he completed the course in
1874. He began work as a carpenter and
builder and in later years he became q
lumber dealer and contractor. Although
he has been frequently urged to accept
office, the only public position he has
consented to hold was that Of assessor.
In that capacity he discharged his duties
in painstaling manner, Friends of Mr..
Ayers are urging his qualifications with
good deal Of enthusiasm and even
though the nomination should be con
tested, it is generally recognized that
he is formidable candidate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-23
SLOWER PROGRESS BY ALLIES.
German Resistance Was Stronger in All
Areas.

With the American Army on the
Aisne- Mane Front, Monday, July 22.--
tBy Associated Press German resist
ance resulted in harder fighting to-day.
The operations were robbed OF some Of
their spectacular features as the day ad-
vanoed by the determination Of the enc
my not to be crowded into a retreat.
South of scissors the allied troops
maintained all positions as they were
Sunday night, except in some cases
where they have been improved slightly.
The allied positions, however, are in no
apparent danger from attacks by Ger
man reserves.
In the area north OF Chateau Thierry
the enemy is reported by air observers
to be still moving northward, but very
slowly and fighting rear guard actions
all the while. The French and Ameri-
cans are hanging close to the heels of
the retiring Germans and are taking
every opportunity to move forward.
Army headquarters moves ahead grad
ually as the line advances.
Enemy airships have been active on
observation work, but the shells fired by
the German artillery in an attempt to
search out the allied rear indicate the
airmen failed to spot the allied positions.
Many shells have dropped along the
Marne at irregular intervals and little
damage has resulted.
Throughout the day the heavy guns
of the allies bombarded the enemy lines
with excellent results, according to aeri-
al lookouts. Over all the territory re-
taken the damage wrought by American
and French guns shows the positions for
merly held by the Germans suffered
much more than the allied lines, not
withstanding that the volume of fire
from the Germans was greater.
Further large numbers Of prisoners
were taken from the Germans to-day.