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Arizona republican., 1918-03-30

behind the center of the forces march, ing to the Belgian frontier to meet the Germans.
 This army was not ready in time to take part in the battle of Charleroi. but it contributed singularly to the victory of the Marne. Eoch's 120,000 men, holding the center in that struggle, had before them nearly 100000 Germans, in lcluding the Prussian guard, and at l times the pressure was so great that it seemed the thin line must break. ! Keen Sense of Logic
 They are so frantic in their at ttacks," said Foch, '-it must be that things are going badly with them else where, so let's hold on.'
 At another stage of the struggle aides came up with the disquieting news that both the right and left wings had been obliged to give ground. 1 Tn that case" said Foch, there's nothing to do but smash them in the center. Order up the Moors" | General Dubois, with the Moors on his left, smashed the Germans so hard ta the center that the Prussian guard was thrown back upon and into the Saint Gond marshes. Von Hausen's right wing was obliged to retire in unison, and Foch was able to re-estab- fish his line.
 Took Advantage of Slip
 After the Moroccan riflemen by three furious charges had captured the Cha : teau of Mondement, reports brought by Iaviators showed that in their retire. ment the forces of von Buelow had left a gap between their left wing and von Hausen's right. It was by promptly lprofiting from this situation, in mass ing his troops against von Hausens exposed flank, that Fcch disengaged General Langle de Cary's troops on his right and contributed largely to the defeat of the German army.
 When in May of last year General IJoffre, was succeeded in the command of theNFrench armies operating on the French front by General Henri Philippe Petain. and General Neville was placed lil command of a group of armies, Gen. eral Foch succeeded Petain as chief of he general staff of the ministry of war a post he has held up to the present.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-30
FRENCH
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PARIS, March 29-Along the bat tie front of the Disc there has been @ notable diminution of fighting dur ing the day, according to the war office statement issued tonight. Dur ing the course of the day the of fensive activity of the Germans was manifested only by local attacks against a few points along the front, the statement continues.
 The official report reads:
 Along the battle front of the Disc there has been notable diminution of the fighting during the course of the day. The offensive activity of the Germans was manifested only by local attacks on a few points along our front, which are being strengthened every day by the con stant arrival of endorsements. All these attacks were repulsed by our troops with losses for the assailants.
 Raids against our positions in the region of BadonviIler were com pletely broken down."
Arizona republican., 1918-03-30
ENGLISH
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LONDON, March 29.-Apart from local fighting at different points. the enemy has not pressed his attacks today north of the Somme, accord ing to the official statement issued by the war office tonight.
 We gained ground at certain places, the statement continues. South of the Somme heavy hostile attacks developed during the morning in the neighborhood of Mezieres and De Mum. Fighting is still going on in this sector.
 Tt is known from captured docu ments that the German attack yes terday astride the Scarpe had for it's objective the capture of Ninly ridge and Arras. This attack was carried out by at least six divisions in the front line. with four assault divisions in support.
 Despite the force of the attack, the impression made upon our bat
Arizona republican., 1918-03-30
ALLIED CRISIS CAUSES ENGLISH CABINET
 TO ABANDON OBJECTION TO ONE LEADER
 Die By Shell
 Hitting Paris
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 PARIS, March 2e.-Seventy five persons were killed and ninety wounded, most of them women and children, when shell fired by German long range gun fell on a church in the region of Paris while Good Friday services were being held, according to an official communication issued this evening.
 Among those killed was H. Stroehlin, counsellor of the Swiss legation in Paris.
 The same church was struck by a shell during the celebration of high mass last Sunday and many casualties resulted.
 President Poincare visited the church where he met Premier Clemenceau, Cardinal Annette and the rector, who had already ar rived. The president afterward visited the wounded in the hospital.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-30
NJ MEATLESS DAYS
 FUR NEXT 30; FOOD
 RULE 0FF FUR TIME
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WASHINGTON. March 29.-Sus- pension of the meatless day regula- tions for 30 days beginning tomor- row. was ordered tonight by the food administration in instructions tele- Sraphed to all state food admin istrators.
 Temporary relaxation of the re- strictions was decided upon because thousands of hogs now coming into the market has increased the meat supply beyond the country's shipping and storage capacity. In a statement announcing the order Food Admin lstrator Hoover expressed confidence that the producers would not take advantage of the holiday" to ask more than fair prices, and that the packers and retailers will have sense enough to realize that this is not to be a holiday of high prices"
 Run to Market Reason
 The very much over-normaI run 10 markets of hogs due to supplies damned back during the winter months car shortage, still continues ' Mir. Hoover said. and seems likely to go on for another 90 days. After this period the seasonal shortage in marketing will set in.
 
 extent of our domestic storage capacity the limited overseas and in land transportation and port facilities do not permit of saving and moving the whole of this temporary and ab- normal surplus to the allies for use when this killing season has passed On the other hand, the larger and cheaper supplies of potatoes and the larger supplies of milk, together with these further relaxed restrictions on meat so that some portion is avail able each day should facilitate the enlarged saving of breadstuffs of which we are so much deficient in allied needs.
 No Departure From Principal
 "The consumer should not take this announcement 'as in any way a departure from the general princi- pies of conservation of all foods which the food administration breaches. The need of food on the other side is greater than ever-the need of economy in America greater than ever
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 General Ferdinand Foch is of Basque origin. He was born at Tarbee in 1851, but was raised at Metz. Rather than become a German after the annexation of Lorraine, Foch preferred to return to France and help to prepare France for the struggle with Germany which he believed ultimately would take place.
 He entered the Polytechnic school 45th of his class-a rank that was not considered as justifying hopes of a great future. He never dazzled by his brilliance, but he showed that wonders could be achieved by application. He never ceased study except to teach.
 Masters Strategy of 1870
 Foch, began by mastering the strat- eSy of the war of 1870 in it's minutest details. Knowing the mentality of the Germans, he counted upon their re- peatinng in future conflicts the ma neuvers that had succeeded. He also expected them to make some of the old mistakes. In his teachings at the Su- perior war school ana m ms NV11thIss he held always to the idea of an in. evitable aggression by Germany, spruns with lightning like rapidity after Ions reconciliation. and most minute pre- paration.
 How to Parry German Blow
 To parry the blow, Foch said repeat edly, France must have a staff workin. in the same direction, practicing thu same doctrines under a vigorous ant audacious chief.
 Foch foresaw Joffre as clearly as h, foresaw. the war of 1914.
 The stars of a general were givel Foch in 1907 and the command of tn, Superior war school where he left hi mark as professor. Preferring a mor, active command he resigned in 191. and commanded successively the eightl and twentieth army corps and proved that he was one of the few militar, writers or professors who also was al efficient handler of men in the field
 Commanded New Army The war found Foch at Nancy, tn headquarters of the twentieth corps His corps was attached to General Gas ltelnau's army and he was selected t, command a new army concentratin,
Arizona republican., 1918-03-30
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

tie position was inconsiderable and the fighting resulted in a severe de- feat for the enemy.
 "In heavy fighting further south between Boiry and the Serre which had no greater success, no fewer than eleven hostile divisions were Identified"
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GERMAN
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BERLIN, (Via London), March 29 The text of today's German of ficial communication follows
 Tn local engagements on both sides of the Scarpe We broke into the fore most English positions and took sey- eral thousand prisoners. Here and north of Albert the English continued their fruitless and costly counter at tacks.
 Between the Somme and the Avre we attacked again and drove out the enemy from old positions and from bravely defended villages in d west erly and northwesterly direction by way of Warfusee, Abancourt and Plesser
 "The French repeatedly delivered violent counter attacks against some sectors of our new front between Montdidier and Noyon.
 "The booty, which has been ascer- tained up to the present, since the beginning of the battle, amounts tu 10000 prisoners and 1,1O0 guns. Of these the army of General von Hutier alone brought in 10000 prisoners and 500 guns.
 Cavalry Captain Baron von Rich thoff obtained his 74th aerial victory.
 In the other theaters there is nothing new to report
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BERLIN. March 29, (Via London). Successful engagements between the Somlne and Avre rivers are reported in the German official statement is- sued this evening.
 The stHtement says:
 There have been successful en- sagenents between the Somme and the k---' !.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-30
ABANDONMENT
 WHEAT MOVE AS
 FOOD |S URGED
Several Hundred Big Hotels Agree to Strike From Menus Essential Cereal
 Needed Across the Ocean
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 WASHINGTON. March 29.-Wheat and wheat products were wiped off the menus of several hundred of the country's leading hotels today in re- sponse to a request of the food ad- ministration that every independent every well-to-do person in the United States" should pledge complete ab- stinence from wheat until the next harvest in order to supply the i'm perative needs of the allies.
 Situation Worse Than Ever
 Hotel managers who had come from every state in the union to hear new conservation regulations explained, were told by Food Administrator Hoover that the need for wheat was even greater now than when the new regulations were promulgated, and that a census of supplies revealed that the harvest had been less than estimated and that shipping diff cuties made it imperative to feed the allies from here instead of from Argentine. It is impossible to ship corn, owing to loss from germination, so that wheat must be Americas S chief contribution to the rations of the peoples abroad.
 Must Begin at Top
 Mir. Hoover said the renunciation of luxurious foods must begin at the top of the social scale, not only to set an example, but because the in- dustrial population is dependent to a large extent on bakers bread. which must have considerable proportion of wheat to be durable. Therefore he asked the hotels which have as patrons people of wealth, to set an example by refusing to serve any wheat whatever until the new crol comes in, using other cereals and potatoes instead
 Most Critical Period
 We stand at the most critical period of our national history sine. the battle of Gettysburg Mir Hoover declared. We may have to cut oul wheat consumption more than one half, but the sacrifice must come from those who have the most, not from those who have the least.
 "Our wheat acreage this year will be greater than ever before and ii the Lord is good to us in the matter of weather, our difficulties will be at an end by September 1-tha, is not a long period of sacrifice"
 The reply was an outburst of ap- plause which died away as John F. McE. Bowman of New York. head oi the food administration hotel di- vision, stood up.
 How many will rise with me tt signify they will comply with th' chiefs request?" Mir. Bowman asked It seemed as if every one in tht
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Evening journal., 1918-03-22
LOANED BEER BEER, JURY
ACQUITS zEBERTS

Julius Zebert was before Judges
Boyce and Conrad and a jury in Court
OF General Sessions today, on charge
Of selling intoxicating liquors without
license at the Stony Battery commits
sary, near Hockessin, to William John
son. Negro on last November ~. The
prosecuting witness was given a
marked silver dollar by Constables Fen
nimore and Wilmington on that date.
With which 20 buy some beer from
zebert. and later the coin was found
on the defendant, It was alleged. after
the Negro, had procured i've bottles OF
keer from him.
Zebert, however was acquitted by
jury after only few minutes deltb-
eration.
- zebert's defense was that he merely
loaned the beer TO Johnson. The lat
Ter asked him 20 sell him a few bot
ties. Of beer, Zebert said, but he re-
fused, saying he needed il for him
self. Johnson insisted upon procuring
the beer, and defendant consented 10
lend him five bottles, Johnson to re-
/ turn it TO him the following day There
upon, johnson tossed silver dollar on
the bed in Zebert's shanty, where the
transaction took place, saying that n
he failed to return the beer the next
day, he (the deiendant) could give
him the change out Of the dollar.
A nolle proseqUi was entered In the
case Of Felix Mafffrete, who was an
dicted with Zebert for he1same offense.
The court sustained the sentence NJ
$500 fine anJ costs imposed on Pete
Ferari, in Municipal Court for assault
and battery, an appeal having been
taken by J. Frank Ball, defendants
counsel.
Today's session concluded the Grim
insl work before the court for this
term. Trials In Superior Court will
start on Monday
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she intends to be prodigal OF her human
csnnonfodder, is gathered, from her use
OF massed formations -
Tirst reports indicate that the Ger
mans wasted many men In the start Of
the assault and all past experience
shows that the massed attack 10 the
costllest form Of warfare.
Penetration Of the British lines be
tween Cambria and Lafere. was 'un-
doubtedly. accomplished only with. ex-
penslve Teuton casualties. And when
the British reform for the counter
move the Germans may be driven back
losing all and more than they gained.
II casualties comparable to- those IN
the Verdun drive can be INFLICTED on the
German then. will his drive be- costly
according TO army men. Germany
might not stand for the shock OF
great loss like that Of Werdun.
That. American troops were overlook
ed IN the start OF the offensive came
rather as a surprise here. But, that the
German. may still test them out on the
theory that new troops do not with
stand the shock as we'll as seasoned
soldiers, is possible.
The direction and nature OF the ma
jor attack is still undeveloped. The
British may have TO stand the brunt,
and the Germans may seek to break In
the Cambral salient TO relieve the con-
gestion on their communication lines
In the rear.
This congestion is such that military
men say an offensive cannot succeed
while 1t exists.
1t is too soon TO determine whether
the German plans a series OF local at
lacks or a hammerlng like that which
failed at Verdun before the valor Of the
French. The local attack would per
NIT Of Italian or Macedonia operations
at the same time, IL is held here for the
Russian debacle has freed, large num-
Der OF Teuton soldiers TO. reinforce the
west front and 10 use elsewhere.
The Allied disposition OF forces ap-
pafently was planned some time age
for defense with the chance for quick
smashing counter actions. That the
blow was directed against the British
contained a partial element OF surprise
but It is said confidently here that the
Allies are ready and Will give them
more than. they take.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
RURAL ,pROpERTY. TRANSFERS.

Transfers Of rural real ESTATE have
been reported as follows:
From Jusia G. Justis TO Maude II
Deakincs, land with dwelling thereon
in town Of Newport on north side OF
Christian street qt35 feet east Of Wal
nut street, $500.
From William S. Bird and wife TO
Amanda s. Lackey, land In Brandy
wine hundred in Grubb's Road Land
ing. near land OF heirs Of Amor c.
Forwood, nearly Il acres, sii.500.
Andrew A. Price and wife, TO Frank
Casson, lot No. SO, OF Masonville, a
suburb Of Newport, SIS.
Seth f. Whitley and wife TO George
s. Hustler and wife, land In Mil Greek
hundred, e250O.
Susanne E. Kemether 20 Winfield
5. Jewell land in Pencader hundred
$1,000.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
CORA's CHARGE IGNoREn.

Cora Potter, Negress, was before
Judge Churchman today, charged with
dlsorderly conduct. Lottie Steel WIS
the prosecuting witness. One witness
told the court that the prosecutrix
fought with her neighbors. Philip L.
Garrett recIted six CAGES in which the
,prosecutrix had figured in the court.
Judge Churchman said the prosecu-
trix should correct her own habits
first and dismissed the case, snnounc-
Ing, as he did so, that the State would
-allow no witness fees.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
WANT MEN FOR TANK SERVICE

Sergeant Green, in charge Of the army
recruiting station, at No. s0s Market
street, today received the following
order with reference TO accepting ap-
,pllcants for the tank service In the
United States Army:
THE acceptance Is authorized for the
tank service OF the National Army. OF
men eligible and qualified, abova or be-
low the registration age, who present
letters from the director Of tank ser
vice requesting such service.
Men accepted under this authority
will be sent either to the usual depot
or depot post or to the tank service
camp, at Gettysburg, Pa. Those en-
listed at depots or depot posts will be
sent as soon as possible to the tank
service camp at Gettysburg.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
Your NelU Easter Suit for
Easter

can best be selected here. Here a'varety Of gooo
styles is ready from which your individual taste and
desire can be suited exactly You'll be wise to
choose now for Easter is but few days away. New
models are coming in daily; you'll enjoy looking
them over and trying them on. Come and see those
that came in by yesterdays express.
Gabardines and poplins in beige black, coPen
reseda, Sammies, navy. silver grey, attractively
designed with best effect. small white satin collar
and cuffs, box pleas in back and suggested hustle
effect and neat belt Button trimmings. S2S7S
to S45.0O.
Sport Suits in jersey with yoke effect in back and
peated to the waist line. Patch pockets and an all
around wide belt show the military note. Some have
self collars and cuffs; some are relieved with collar
and cuff Of contrasting color ln- Scotch heather
mixtures. greens, tans and blues. SPOTS $3.50.
$500 EACH
Half size and odd size suits mostly IN black and
navy are up to size A. atS25.Oo to S39.so each.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
MOTHER AASSSSAULTEDBYY
DAUGHTLR,OVER BEER

Nellie connor was arraisned before
Municipal. Court today charged with
assault and battery on her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth .Eggner.
Mrs. Eggner told the court that her
daughter struck her on the head with
a kettle containing beer when obiec-
tion was mado by Mrs. Eggner to the
daughter taking beer into the house
Nellie was fined s25 and costs.
Philip L.. Garrett appeared for the
defendant.
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operations and 10 make 70 dlflcult 20
send Allied reserves elsewhere.
But, the predominant thought here
in the light OF first accounts Of the
struggle was that Germany is making
The great gamble in the west That
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
PAGE-HANuLTON.

Miss Nellie F. Page and George w.
Hamilton were married yesterday after
noon by DR.. Thomas p. Holloway at
Second Baptist Church parsonage, No.
sO2 North Franklin street. After a we'd
ding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton viii
live at North East, Md.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22

And there were those who believed
that the smash begun yesterday may
be a tactical curtain screening a blow
elsewhere. some officers stu hold the
view that Germany intends a drive in
Italy or Macedonia and that the present
movement is a feint 10 cover the other
Evening journal., 1918-03-22
SummerF FurS
will come in well now

will come IN well now
These beautiful furs in the
fashionable shapes and colors
--poiret, lucille. pearl, taupe.
battleship, black ard white
Iceland fox at $3.50 to
$4,000 each, will add a most
fetching touch to your Easter
costume, and mayhap a very
comfortable one.
Second Floor. take eleVatrr
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Spring Weights in
Well Fitting Knit
UnderweGr
in Isle or silk

are ready for your selection.
Tie vide variety of styles
and sizes here make it easy
for YOU 10 select the gar
nhents which will give you
the greatest comfort through
the spring and summer Very
early purchases with. winter
deliveries enable rs TO offer
you nowmos complete stocks
from whichto choose. Ladies
and ohildren's styles.
First Floor, next elevator
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THnMPsnN.FELsTEAn.

On Thursday evening Miss Mabel X
Thompson and William Felstead, boti
Of this city were married by the Rev
Frederick Doerr.
Evening journal., 1918-03-22

II would be well TO advertise lost
articles in the Want Ad column this
week. Tesmsters, chauffeurs, carriers
and engineers are all under a bene-
flcent ruling.
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this pretty pekin color
fine wool Velour Coat

Is a good sample Of the quality Of our entire. line.
It's we'll made Of elegant quality velour, soft as
mouse's ear; has wide collar, almost cape, with
an over collar Of heavy white silk crepe with fancy
design it is lined to the waist with excellent peau de
oygne The high waist and military sweep give this
coat just that touch Of srnartness. without any ex
trenes, that you like so much, especially in your
spring clothes.
Other 'oolors like quaker grey. the new blues and
day. in this and similar models at SIS.
Good choosing from Sf2. ITO $3.50.
Second Floor. take elevator.
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Figured FOuIdrds
Of fine cotton
that look like silk

and cost but 4sc a yard.
Several pretty and service
able patterns TO choose from.
81 Inches wide.
Basement.
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by CARL D. GROAT

22Gemany BIG the
lnnhe mnior nnensile
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TONNES HOLD ALL FRONTS
in FACE OF HUN DRIVE
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required 20 watch
a fein become seriousd
The Germans hurled their British right flank fol-
lowing brief bombadment ml thick
behind a
British artillery and machine
high velocity began sheling
men They fired regularly throughout
stopping periodically o oft their guns
with the secrecy.
happening His railway line
strategic road Dr. ardrOme
preparations
by Hag took precautions accordingly.
pbahly from $4,000
$4,000 a dvision) en
a short
from
tack back.
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and the new
White Goods!
Just take a few minutes to
enjoy looking them
through

You'll be Better able to
plan your hot weather ward
robes after you've seen our.
line Of fine cotton dress goods.
Voiles, organdies, gingham
voiIes, skirtinss. white and
colors in the pettiest pat
terms, finest qualities ard
widest assortment to be
found in the State.
First~Floor.
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You'll be delighted with
these beautiful
FouIardS

Of splendid quality and stylish
design, these fashionable silks
in blues, greens, tans and
copens,a yard wide, are onlyS2,
S2.25 and $3.50 a yard. They
+ are hard to get in these better
qualities. You will be wise to
select your Easter Foulards
early.
Taffetas Of the. good wear
ing qualities that have made
our silk Department famous,
are here now in almost all the
fashionable street shades.
Georgette Crepe to match
these silks at S1.7S, $500
and SIPS a yard, is much
used for waists, sleeves and
trimmings. .Silkdept. list floor.