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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
BAKER LANDS IN
FRANCE; TO SEE
AMERICAN FRONT

PARIS. March ii.--Following his
arrival at a French seaport. after a
successful voyage from the United
States. Newton d. Baker. American
secretary OF war. has reached Paris
en his way to the battle front
Secretary Baker will see President
poincaire and Premier Clcmenccau.
and viii then visit the American
troops
The trip across the Atlantic was
made In an arnored cruiser The
secretary and his party OF seven per-
.ous were met at tn, point OF landing
" = French general. Mai Gen.
GQuier OF the Amerncan army. Ad.
miral Moreau. representing the
French navy. Rear Admiral Wilson.
~ the American navy. and French
municipal officials.
The secretary will inspect thoroly
American preparations for war Just
how long he will remain in France
HIS not been announced II is
known that he desires to get In direct
porsonai touch with operations Of
the American forces. and for that
reason he viii no doubt spend some
time on his tour.
He IL accompanied by Mai. Cen
William NJ. Black. chief OF engineers.
Lieut. Col. NJ. l.. Brett. and Ralph
Hayes. his private secretary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

sappers. after heavy artillery prep
aration. charged 60 yards thru No
Mans Land, capturing all detectives.
While the American raiders fur.
nished protection. the French sap
pers blew up wire entanglements.
observation posts. shelters and
caves. The Germans had retired be
fore the attackers reached their
trenches.
The Franco Americans returned to
their own trenches after 90 minutes.
with casualties OF four wounded.
Meanwhile. east OF Neuvillers and
before Badonvillers. two detach.
ments, each containing one company
OF Americans and two companies Of
French, penetrated the German lines
and destroyed three trenches. They
took two Uhlans.
The poilus say they were forced 10
restrain the Americans from charg.
ing beyond their objective.
American artillery participated &C.
curately in both attacks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

Chemin des Danes front;
Lieut.. II. X. DabIson. Chaplin c.
Boucher. Sergt. @. Dover. Corp. 4.
Hurley. and Privates Il. Larkin. ii.
Eldredgo. $. w. Miller and c. NJ
Sykes.
All tho Sammies returned from
their fray laughing and good
humored.
This afternoon they were resting.
basking in the sun and pcrchcd on
the rocks beside the street in a shat.
tered village,
Colonel In Airplane
Accompanying the company in an
airplane wa sa colonel. This was the
second time he had gone over the
top. lie said he wanted the boys TO
know somebody was with them. He
went the full distance and returned
after the raid was over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

themselves
The German harraRc had now
started kicking up bursts OF explo
sions between the Americans and
their trenches. IL was everyone for
himself to walk or run thru tho
barraEe, hop over the parapet and
drop into his own trench.
In another sector no dugouts or
pill boxes were found intact. The
raiders penetrated beyond the third
line and captured two wounded prls
oncrs.
American soldiers operating with
the French In the section where five
prisoners were taken In third sector
walked across No Mans Land with
out opposition. laughing and joking
Mt tho lack of enemy fire.
Face Heavy Fire
Tho four-dny bombardmcnt OF
American positions near the Swiss
border ended yesterday when
Yankee gunners ncutralized the
work OF the boche batteries Despite
the unusual activity on this sector
the American troops stood up under
the fire In splendid fashion.
Thirty.two German airplanes were
engaged in observation work over
the American lines.
The first official statement from
general headquarters. printed in
stars and Stripes" an army publ.
cation, recounts the activities OF
American troops under fire since
March /.
Baptism OF Fire"
The baptism OF fire which has nj
ready been given to few Amerl.
cans will come to all There liz no
doubt that the test thru which the
troops came with such signal sue.
cess will be encountered and passed
with tho same success by their
brothers in arms In divisions sttll TO
reach the front"
The following New England sol.
diers have been granted the French
croix dc Guerrc for bravery on the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
BAKER CARRIES MESSAGE TO TROOPS ABROAD
"NATION WITH
YOU" IS WORD
TO AMERICANS
ny CARL u. GRoAr

rssted Press Correspondent
WASHINGTON. March IL secre
tary OF War Baker. now In France
u carrying word TO the American
fighters that the nation Is hacking
them heartily and that the war de-
partment is doing vast task to
support them.
Hc win have personal talks with
officers and men and try 10 impress
them with the thought that the work
behind the lines Is going on as ear.
nessly as the work In the front line
trenches.
AnnouncTment Of Bakers arrival
Was made last night by the commit.
to- on public Information.
Baker may consult the members
II the Versailles war council. inelud.
Ing the American representative.
Gen. Bliss.
His mission Is military without
any diplomatic phases.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
BRITISH CAPTURE GUNS
IN ST. QUENTIN RAID

LONDON, March li.-Rritish
troops conducted successful raid,
last night. south of st. Quentin. Field
Marshal Hag reported today. They
killed several of the enemy, took
prisoners and some machine guns.
Northwest of Lahasse. an ap-
preaching party OF the enemy was
driven off by artillery and machine
gun fire. There was considerable
mutual artillerying south of Armen.
tiers early this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
WISCONSIN PRESIDENT
TO VISIT IN SEATTLE

President Charles n Van Hisr. OF
tho Univsrpity % Wisconsin. will be
in Seattle March ~. and will make
an address In the assembly hall at
the University Of Washington Mon
day morning. At noon he will speak
a, N. College club. and In the wen
ing he will be a Euost Of the Via.
cona3n Alumni
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
Ragtime in Church? "Where Do We
Go From Here?" Is Sung in Doctor
Matthews Church for u. S. Sailors

RaEtime. sung with religious fer.
vor. Ia new idra. but the congrega
ton Of the First Presbyterian church
put II over when the Jacob Jones
survivors rose to leave after the
morning service with Rev. Dr.
Matthews and the Naval Training
Station band leading the chorus. the
congregation swung from Where
DO We Go From Here thru over
There" and into The Yanks Are
Coming" as a ragtlme occasional
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

Leonard. president ~ tho Soldiers
and Sailors club. at The Rainier club.
each man told his version 81 the lie
atroyers encounter with the lurking
submarine. and tho adventures pfu.
crding the tragedy.
As a sporting proposition. the tales
OF the search Tor tho Hun nea ser.
pent turned each civilian listener to
tho er~~nvnt shade % envy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

Later IN the day tho boys were
the guests Of the soldiers and Sail.
ors' ciub and the Young Mems lie.
brew association Following a drive
about the city. they went 90 the IIo.
tel Sorrento as the dinner guests OF
Mr.. and Mira GcorE. u, Lent
Complac-nt maturity withsiood
thrill after thrill yesterday after
noon. as II listened 20 the Arabian
Nights tales told BY the survivors
OF tho crew Of tho Jacob Jones.
Ar tho dinner guests Of A. W
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
HUN AIR RAIDERS KILL
NINE IN PARIS ATTACK

PARIS, March 1l.--An official
statement announces that nine per.
sons were killed and 80 injured in the
air raid over Paris Friday night
Sixty-one French machines arose to
meet the enemy planes. consisting
of about IL squadrons. The attack.
ers were driven Off after a sharp
combat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
HUNS FLEE AS
YANKEES AND
FRENCH CHARGE
ny HENRY WOOD
United Press Correspondent

United Press Correspondent
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
IN THE FIELD, March IL
French-American forces in the Lor.
raine region executed the first Amer.
lean destructive attack Saturday,
east of Reillon.
Fifty Ohio troops and 60 French
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
TELL HOW VERDUN WAS
HELD BY OUR ALLIES

Sergt. Paul Mirat and Capt. c.
Champion. Of the allied instructors at
Gimp Lewis. told members OF the
france Ameridue Saturday nigh,
Bow the French held verdun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

Slipover Sweaters for the little
tots. MILDLY style with sailor
collar. medium weight. Colors
are blue and rose; each, S2.95.
Dainty silk Toques. plain silk
top, fancy turned back brim,
long silk tassels; white and gold;
each, S1.65.
Infants New Coats of Bedford
Cord and Cashmere, large and
small collars with braid and
embroidered trimmings; $3.50
to $1,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
,O45 MANUFACTURING
PLANTS IN SEATTLE NOW

Seattle has i.045 manufacturing
plants
An alphabetical list OF the firms is
published in a directory Just issued
by the Manufacturers association.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
Trench Watches

Send One 70 Your Soldier
7.,~1sci wrist watch. Swiss movement. vide
strap. $3.50.
Leonard luminous dial team be seen In tho
darll wrist watch. $500.
Elgin. jewel Wrist watch radlum dial. sii-
yer or gold case: web or leather strap. $3.50
and $3.50.
Nickel uiivercd Wrist watch Protectors. each.
use.
UPPER MAfS FLooE-TIIE BoN MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
Knitting Bags $1.29

Knitting Bags $1.29
Many pretty styles, made of
Plush, Velveteen, Sport Silk and
other materials, in a good va
riety of colors.
Knitting Bags 89c
Only SOC for these Handy
Knitting Bags that are made of
cretonne and other novelty fab
RIGS in different colors.
Dust Caps Sc Each
Hundreds Of handy Dust Caps
that are made Of lawn in lots
of different shades, with lace
trimming.
Hats and Tams 1Oc
Women's Black Velvet Shapes
and Children's Velveteen Tams.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
IN THE BON MARCHE BABY SHOP
Everything Needed
for baby Bunting"

Everything in wearables, from the
tip of baby's tiny toes to the crown
OF his dear little head-and play
things as well-including Floating
Rattles, Record Books, Banks, Rib
bon Boxes, Toilet Sets consisting OF
, to 5 pieces, and Coat Hangers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
HERE'S A BRIEF MENTION OF
WEARABLES:

New Creepers, medium blue,
with round neck, patch pockets,
box pleats and double stitched
seams; braid trimmed; each
65c.
koverall Nighties of extra
heavy white drill; full round
neck. patch pockets and all
seams reinforced; small sizes,
35c.
Dresses for little tots and
infants; yoke models, long or
short, with trimmings of en-
broidery and lace; each, S1.OO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
Georgette Blouses Reduced to
$3.49

A small lot of Georgette Blouses, among
which are some embroidered styes-others of
fancy Georgette-pretty made and trimmed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

SECOND FLoOR-TTIE BON MARCfIE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
200 Women's and
Misses Coats
Reduced to
$2.98

Practical Coats in various
styles-made of Cheviot-Cor-
duroy-plaids and mixtures
good Coats for general wear
all exceptional bargains at
$2.0S.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

In neat Billie Burke styles, with
pleated skirts-others in tailored
blouse effect that makes service
able dresses for business wear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11
Separate Skirts
Reduced to CSC

Skirts Of serges and
mixtures-neat, plain
style with two handy
pockets and button
trimmed. S p e n d i d
Skirts for everyday
wear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-11

FnOiish Hn and Tuct
Borrs for Soldiers Ledpe
orders ~ The Soldier shop
L0rer Mdin Floor
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01
coon ROADS NATIONAL NECESSITY
How Good Roads Facilitate PeaceTime Production Is
Told In This Article By Automobile Manufacturer

tries that will feel the lack of good
roads the most and the quickest, are
those of manufacturing and building.
Let us take up the former first.
To maintain the production neces-
sary to meet the reconstruction der
mands abroad, material and supplies
must be delivered on a definite sched-
ule. There must be no interruption,
otherwise production will be delayed
That our roads, highways and by
ways will have to stand up under two
apparent when our factories, indus
tries, mercantile institutions and even
retailers are considered in regard to
their stocks on hand.
The day we entered the war, the Gus
tomary channels through which we Sc
cured our raw materials, supplies,
goods, etc, were at first interrupted.
Shipments we had ordered weeks and
months ahead were tied up because it
was more important to move the sup
plies and equipment needed by the army
than those for home consumption.
Therefore we had to draw on our re-
serve supply which We had stored
either within our factories or in ware
houses nearby.
Later on, the nations industries and
manufacturers began to turn their
equipment over to thesmanufacture OF
government goods. This, TO a great
extent, made up the deficit in cur sup
ply Of raw materials, because that part
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01
METHOD OF RUNNING
ON PUNCTURED TUBE
Scientific American)

The following is a very good make
ship when no regular repairs can be
made. At the punctured spot, twist the
tube about just as if it were a piece of
10th being wrung out. Wrap around
this part with string or any kind of tape
making a tight ligature on each side OF
the puncture and then wrap the place
with rags, waste or anything which will
serve to round out this part of the air
chamber to the same size as the rest,
then replace in the tire as if it had been
we'll repaired. 1t is claimed by persons
who have used this method that the
car can be very well run home or to
any suitable place for repairs lying
within reasonable distance.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01
BY G. A. KisseI,
Pres. Kissel Motor Car Company

(Note-This is the second Of a series
by Mr.. Kissel on Good Roads as
National Asset" In this article he
deals with how good roads will en-
able manufacturers to get back on
Peace Time" production basis. Also
their bearing on facilitating the i'm
mense amount of building that was
held up on account Of the war;
The instant the United States en-
tered the world war. the government,
through the War Industries board and
other boards and committees, found it
necessary for certain manufacturers to
turn their f9ciiities and equipment over
TO the manufacture of supplies neces-
sary for the army ana navy.
The next big move by these same
boards was 10 put ban on al building
"foiect9 and road equipments, as well
stopping work on those that had
4 started. This was necessary to
case labor and materials for essen
work TO carry the war to a sue
ful conclusion. Today we see the
s3Cm Of those moves, but now that
ar 8 over, it viii soon become APP
ra 5.t lat the laci5 OF good roads is
gCEC to be 2 burden IN getting back
TO a ~Lt9Cc -imc" production basis Us
quickly as necessity warrants.
Two Of the country's leading indus
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01

each piece of which was a constant
menace to motorists.
An average of 81 bad smears Of tire
destroying substance were removed
each day during the week of the cam
paign. Broken milk bottles, wind
shields and lamps were the chief con-
tributors to the menace to automo-
bilists.
Although the anti-g glass campaign
lasted but one week, the Automobile
club has announced that the club will
cean glass from the roads anywhere
in Southern California, upon a telephone
request.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01

connection is take care of the lubrica-
ton of the car; let it be correct and
copious; give the car going over once
week with the wrench, tightening
everything that seems to have loos-
ened, and there is no reason why you
should not get through to the end of
the war with a sound and sweet run
ming car that gives no audible indica-
ton of its real age.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01
GET 1856 POUNDS OF
GLASS IN CAMPAIGN

Los ANGELES. Nov. 30.-The anti
glass week observed by the Automobile
Club of Southern California in Los An
geles resulted in the collection of 1856
pounds of bits of glass on the streets,
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01

1t makes no difference what your
piled by using and reading The Repub-
lican Classified paFe"-Arizona's Lead
ing Advert sing " m
Arizona republican., 1918-12-01

MyIe- Maker increases 3 to miles
per gallon, $3.50.
Steam vapc- Gas Saver, Decarbon-
izing and Cold Air Break, Sass.
Oversize Pistons complete, $2.15.
KIP. Leak Proof Rings, S1.10.
Petry Positive Cut out, $3.50.
Ptter Double Blade Fan, $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
COURAGEOUS KING ALBERT
Shows No Fear I'm Shell Swept Terri
tory

tOIN
tAssoctdted Press Correspondence.)
LONDON, Oct. 26:-King Albert of
Belgium and Premier Clemenceau of
France were apparently so Indifferent
to shell fire to which they were ex-
posed while the premier was visiting
the Belgian front recently as to
arouse the admiration of the Belgian
soldiers. One of them describes the
incident thus:
The scene Is laid among the uin
of q part of the Belgian front daily
shattered by shells. bombs. or aerial
torpedoes. In the street parallel to
the church a little group of persons
are walking. A tall khaki figure seems
to be guiding a civilian and some
French officers 1t is a Belgian gen.
eral wandering leisurely up n down
answering questions and giving ex-
plantations to his guests. From OF
dug-out we soldiers watch with Curl
osity.
Suddenly q whistle, an explosion
and a burst of smoke but thirty yards
from the visitors. Not one of them
took any notice. Another. 1t falls
quite near. The Belgian general, the
civilian and their suite have not turn
ed their heads, merely continue their
walk as slowly as before. While the
fire continues, the visitors are getting
nearer our dugout and WI stand at
attention.
The Belgian general Is King AL
bert, the civilian NJ. Clemenceau."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
KEYPORT

Rev. r. T. B. Reynolds Of Division
street has returned from a few days
visit with his brother in upper New
York state. Mr.. Reynolds brother
suffered a severe stroke Of paralysis
and is not improving as rapidly as can
be desired.
Mrs. M. Dickhaut of Jamaica, l.. l.,
has returned after having spent sev-
eral days with her daughter, Mrs.
John r.. Reeves of Osborne street.
Miss Iris Bedle is spending several
days as. the guest of her aunt, Miss
Margaret Bedle Of Osborne street.
Rev. John r.. Reeves will deliver an
Essay or The Homeletic Value of the
Longer Poems OF Henry Van Dyke" at
the preachers meeting in Ocean
Grove or Monday morning of next
week.
Owing to the quarantine the annual
bazaar Of Calvary M. d. Church an
nounced for October so and 81 has
been indefinitely Postponed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
WOODBRIDGE

Russell McElroy left Thursday
morning for Fort Howard, Maryland
The name of Lieutenant Stuart I'm
NETT Edgar appeared in yesterdays
casualty list. Lieutenant Edgar is
connected with the local family of
that name, being the son Of the late
Howard Edgar and grandson of The
late Jonathan Edgar. Of Woodbridge,
He enlisted in the French ambulance
corps in 1916. and was transferred
to the flying squadron when America
entered the war. The lieutenant had
been flying since June, 1917.
Two names OF wounded men from
Woodbridge appeared In yesterdays
list, Benjamin Nathan and Sergeant
Joseph Silas. Nathan is known Il
have been in a hospital In France fol
some months. letters having been re-
ceived from his nurse.
The meeting of the Salmagundi So
ciety planned for Mrs. F. ]. Adams
Tuesday night. October 20. will b,
omitted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
k0ypOrt Boy Cited for
Extraordinary HeTOlsm

General P~ershing, commander in
chief of the American armies, in the
name Of the President. has awarded
tho distinguished service cross to q
number of officers and men for acts
of extraordinary heroism.
Among them is Corporal Frank Sa-
dowski, of 206 Florance avenue, Key
port.
The Official citation is as follows:
Corp. Frank Sadowski, Company E
Three Hundred T~wentyfifth Infantry
For extraordinary heroism in action
near Eply, France, September 4
Under heavy fire from machine guns
and although seriously wounded, he
continued to advance within the en-
emy's lines. BY words of encourage
ment he urged his men to follow.
by his brave leadership an en-
envy outpo.A defended by two machine
guns and SIX rihemen was captured
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
SUBURBAN NEWS
Bible Society Meet at KeypOTt

By Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, Oct. 26:-On Friday.
November 15 the one hundred ana
first snniyersary of the Monmouth
County Bible Society will be held In
the Reformed Church at Keyporr
when the meeting will be presided
over by William M. Conover of Marl-
boro.
-Four addresses will be given during
the day and reports of the good work
done by the society during the past
week will be presented. A morning
II afternoon session will be held ana
guests are asked to bring a box
luncheon, coffee to be served by the
ladies of the local church.
An excellent program will be given
under the direction of Rev. F. T. B.
Reynolds. pastor OF the church, who
is also secretary OF the society. Dur
ing the past year, more than six hun
dred Bibles have been distributed to
the soldiers and sailors by this society
and more are being distributed daily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
Baby Fatally Burned When
Couch Cover Catches Fire
~ sneoioI correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
MATAWAN,, Oct. 28:-John Will
liam Clayton, the ~one-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Clayton or
lower Main street, received burns yes
terday morning. when a couch on
which he was lying caught fire, which
resulted in his death several hours
later.
The child's mother had gone to the
store and left the youngster in h care
Of another child who Is foul years
old. The baby was lying on a couch
near a stove with a blanket thrown
ove him. 1t Is supposed that a spark
from the stove set fire to the blanket.
An alarm of fire was sounded from
the NJ. u. Haley Hose Company at the
Matawan station and the company re-
sponded. Upon their arrival. however,
the fire had been ~extinguished.
DR.. f. e. Davies was called and
after an examination found 1t impos-
sible to save the little fellows life, but
administered drugs that eased his pain
until the end came.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-26
Memorial Service for Pastor
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, Oct. 26:-On Sunday
afternoon, November Q. at 2:so
o'clock a memorial service for the
late Rev. Octave Van B~everhoudt, of
Colts Neck. near here, who was kill
ed last summe in an automobile ac-
cident, will be held at which several
out-of-town speakers will be present.
The service will be in charge OF the
Rev. e. J. Mertz, Of Freehold, presi-
dent Of the Chassis of Monmouth. and
prayer will be offered by Rev. F. T.
B. Reynolds. pastor of the Reformed
church here, and Rev. A. Duncombe
of Long Branch.
Short eulogfes will be given by Rev.
G. L. Palmer of Marlboro, Rev. Will
mer MacNair OF Holmdel, Rev. Gar
rett Conover of Asbury Park. Rev. NJ.
4. Conklin of Middletown and Rev.
DIR. Leggett of Red Bank.
1t is expected that several of the
elders OF the local Reformed church
will accompany Rev. Mr.. Reynolds to
the services.