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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-27

C. E. Anderson; Ed Congdon; Dick
Polosser; Mrs. ]. L. Marcum; Mrs. T
A. Anderson; Mrs. II. E. Crawford;
John Connolly; John Lucky Swalleyi
Earl Swalley; Mrs. N. A. Slaughter;
Tom Slaughter; Fred Estes; Mr.. Viii
liams; Sylvester Estes.
Report by booths:
State Bank
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-27
Baxter National Bank
Mrs. John Griffard, Captain
Mrs. T. 1. Myers, Captail

A Christmas dinner was served by
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Smith to the fol-
lowing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Lee o.
Treece and children, Lee o, Jr, and
Betty Ruth; Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Cole,
III; Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. H. Smith; Mr..
and Mrs. S. H. Smith; Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack B. Sims; Mrs. Lee Chas. Wells
of Miami; Miss Anne Stewart, OF
Lawrence; Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Wyatt,
Of Joplin, and Mr.. George H. Davis
of Joplin, Dorothy, Leonard and
Swannie Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-27
LIEUTENANT sTAUFFER HOME
Brought 500 Men to Funston from
New York

Columbus Advocate: Lieutenant
John Stauffer, who was stationed with
a flying squadron on Long Island, N.
Y, brought two troop trains Of 500
men to Camp Funston Saturday, De
cember II. These were men who ar
rived from overseas service on the
Laplsnd and they were sent to Fun
ston to be mustered out Of service. AZ
te rdelivering the men at Funston and
seeing them discharged, Lieutenant
Stauffer was given his discharge from
service and returned home last satur.
day night
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Waggoner were
home from Camp Funston for Christ
mas. Mr.. Waggoner returned Thurs
day but expecting to come down again
next week, splitting q ten days fur
Tough into two trips. MrS. WaggOner
will remain here. Grant h attached
to the Judge advocates Office and has
an easy berth, but b anxious 10 get
released just the same, 20 that he may
resume his private law practice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-27

Miss Mildred Popplewell after hav-
ing spent a delightful Christmas with
her friend, Miss Rebecca Sarchet left
Thursday for Lawrence to spend
the remainder of her holiday vacation
with her parents, after which she will
return to Dallas.
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BRITISH ADVANCE ON
FRONT OF 40 MILES
Oise-Sambre Canal Is Crossed
and Landrecies and 0isy
Are Captured.
BELGIANs ENTER GHENT
Enemy in DemOralized Condi-
ton apd Unable to With
stand Allied Blows.

LONDON, Nov. 4. - British, French.
Belgian and American troops In north
ern France and Belgium are driving
ahead with n spirit that seems to have
been intensified by the news OF Austrias
complete surrender.
In an effort to-day in cooperation
with the French under Cen Debeney
over a front Of nearly forty miles Brit
isll troops reached the line Of the Aunelle
River, Ave miles east Of valenciennes
and near the Franco Belgian border.
The British ALSO have captured Oisy and
l.andrecies. two important points OH the
Oise-Sambre Canal, which had been de-
Tended stubbornly for several weeks
Field Marshal Haig's men have forced
crossings Of the Oise-Sambre Canal az
a result of these victories. Ten thousand
prisoners and 200 guns were taken.
The front south OF Taienciennes Is
described by the British War Office as
being highly important from a strategic
standpoint Before the British infantry
advanced to the attack thick smoke
barrage was sent up. concealing move
msnts OF the foot soldiers and the tanks
which preceded them and making the
work Of the German machine gunners
dificult and uncertain.
The Germans. who have been with
drawing from this area recently. were
found in a greatly disorganized condi-
ton and we're not prepared to accept
battle. As a result the advancing British
moved them down mercilessly.
In Belgium II was unofficially reported
to-day that Belgian, French and British
troops had entered Client and that tive
bridges had been thrown across the
Scheldt south OF that city. This river
has been a barrier to allied progress ir
Belgium for some weeks. The Ger
mans destroyed all the Scheldt bridges
when they retreated. thus blocking thu
way for the British tanks. which have
come to be regarded as essential in al
infantry operations. II the report thai
the river has been bridged Is true It |!
very likely that the Germans will sooI
be forced into a wide retirement.
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serre French accommodating party
penetrated into tho Parsny Wood.
from which 100 prisoners we're
brought back.
The activityoof the German artillery
and machine guns was maintained
during the night on the whole Aisne
front between Rethel and Semuy.
During the month of October. In the
course OF incessant fighting In which
the First Army was engaged on the
oise front, It took 1o.3s7 prisoners, Of
whom 204 were officers, and captured
113 cannon, besides 1900 machine
guns and considerable material
BELGIAN-We have completed the
rejection OF the enemy beyond the
Ghent-Terneusen Canal. The Ger
mans hold only few machine gun
nests on the west bank Of the canal.
Our line has been advanced as far
as the approaches to the northwest
and southern suburbs OF Client. From
north Of tho village Of Zwynaerde the
line continues along the west bank OF
the Scheldt.
GERMAN (NIGHT)-There has
been q violent struggle between the
Scheldt and the Disc. The break
through for which the British and
French again have been etriying on q
front Of over sixty kilometers (thirty-
seven and one-thlrd miles), was frus-
trated. -
Between lie ouesnoy and Landrecies
our reserves stemmtd the enemy
thrust. On the remainder Of the front
our foremost battle troops brought
the assault to a standstil.
West OF the Meuse engagements
have developed In Dieulet forest
GERMAN tDAY)-Thers were fore
field engagements before our new
lines north of Client. We stand here
on the canal and the western outskirts
of the town in fighting contact with
the enemy.
East of Talenciennes We have
withdrawn our front somewhat. II
the evening the enemy stood near On.
.nains. Jeniain and Villers-Pol Or
both sides of LIE Quesnoy and Landre.
cies there has been increased artillery
fighting. We repulsed an enemy coun'
ter attack in this region.
Between the Disc and the Aisne tbs
artillery firing revived In the evening
Here. north of Guise and near Ba'
nongne the artillery fire was OF srea'
intensity In connection with unsuccess
full partial attacks by the enemy. II
connection with the withdrawal Of oul
front east of the Aisne we withdrew
our lines slightly west of the Meuse.
There were forefield engagement
south Of lie Chesne and near yerriers
The attacks of the Americans between
Sommauthe and Belval were brough
to a standstill Ia the wood north o
Detval.
On the eastern bank of the Meus'
violent partial attacks failed, as dix
enemy thrusts between the Meuse an'
the Moselle rivers.
West of the Moselle We cleare'
small portions OF trenches which hat
remained in the hands Of the enemy Ii
recent fighting.
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$500. 900, 900 IN GOLD
RESCUED BY RUSSIANS
Treasury Reserve Seized by
RoIsheuiki NotJ at Cn1sk. =,

On the authority OF the Russian En-
bassy at Washington. A. J. Sack, a.
rector OF the Russian Information Blu
reau, announced last night that $780,
900, 900. rubles (s4O0. Ooo. ooO) OF Rue
sian gold taken by the Bolsheviki from
Petrograd had been saved by the omss
Government.
The omsk Government is generally
recognized, Mr.. Sack asserted, as the
foundation for the reorganization of
Russia The gold represents two-thirdsi
OF the reserve in the Russian treasury
at the time the Bolshivki obtained c6h-
troll in Petrograd late in 1871 II was
sent by them to Kazan and thence to
Samara. Agents of the Omsk Govern.,
nent got control of the gold and shipped
[ to On1sk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-05
B. e. O. PRESIDENT TO
RUN FRENCH ROADS
Willard Is Appointed at Per.
shinss Request.
Special Despotch to The Sun.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 4.-Daniel Willard.
president OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway. commissioned as Colonel Of
Engineers, has been ordered to France
TO take charge Of railroad organization
at the request of Gen. Pershins.
The decision OF the French Govern
ment to take over the operation OF all
French railways was indirectly respon-
sible for the appointment OF Daniel
Willard to his present post. The Amer
lean Expeditionary Forces have made
extensive use OF the French roads. The
French Government considered II desr-
able TO have tss assistance OF an Amer
lean executive and communicated It's
wishes to Gen. Pershing. The COM
mander in chief OF the American forces
In France suggested the appointment OF
Mr.. Willard, with whom he had come In
close contact during the latter's work as
chairman OF the advisory committee OF
the Council OF NatloAal Defence.
The directors of the Baltimore and
Ohio have granted Col Willard leave OF
absence and he will proceed to France
at once. l. r. Loree has been chosen to
act as chairman of the executive com
mittee In his absence. Mr.. Loree has
been a member of the board ever since
His retirement as president.
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statement issued tails afternoon, as fol-
lows: .
To-day we carried out heavy at.
tacks on 1.-The railways In and around
|. Saarburg. Ono squadron attacked
Buhi with good results. Hits were OBJ
tanned on and near hangers there
All our machines returned.
An Official telegram from Cologne 10
Amsterdam says that twenty-seven per-
sons we're killed and thirty-1ve others
were badly injured in an allied aerial
attack on Bonn, fourteen miles SOUTH
east of Cologne.
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PERSHINC ATTACKS
EAST OF THE MEUSE
Conflans, Montmedy and
Lon9uyon Under Fire.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The American
FYrs, Army cort,n,,,rr .a,,., or,,
:, =, 80
we'' Vi 'erouh' eN'ehoeo the attack TO-
day to the east bank Of the Mouse. Gen.
Pershing reported that all towns on the
ves, bar, a, ,ho ,,,.r s,,,,. =, ,y,,,.,
'"e ~. 'oo'" VI ".e
nave oeeh captured Inc statement toi'
lows:
november tMornins) - Carrying
our sttack turther into the eneinys
territory to-day, our troops have
PASSED tnnoush the bois dc Belral
ana the Bois du FORT Grache and are
on the neisnts Two kilometerS eouth OF
beaumont. Fu-ther to the west we
are approaching Nerrieres. All or the
towns situated on the west bank OF the
Mouse south OF Halles are now In our
hanas
rms morning our attack was ex-
tenoeo 10 the east bank or the Meuse,
wnere u IS progressing favorably,
Inc capture OF dominating heights
from the Germans northwest OF Nerdui
Whicn brings under the hre OF the Amer
icsn heaVy guns the important -ailroad!
at Montmedy. Longuyon and Conhans, Il
reported by Gen. Pershing In his com
munloue Tor sunday. describing an ad
vance nt tweiVe miles on an eight mill
front In three days. Prisoners captured
numbered more than 5000 and gun
more IMAM loo. The report indicates tn
participation OF the Seventy-seventh
Eightleth, Eighty-ninth and Ninetietl
DIVISIONS Inc despatch follows:
November j tEvening) The Amer
ican FIRST Army continued its sue
cessfui attacks to-day, capturing In its
advance the following villages: Boult-
aux bois. Autrvche. Bar.
Harrfcourt' Germont. Bar. Authe.
Fosse' Sommauthe. Belval, Nouart. St
Pis:remont, barricourt. Tally. Halles.
Monosny, sassy, Chatillon-sur-Bar
ana Brieuiies-sur-B Bar,
Heavy losses have been inflicted on
the enemy due to the continuous blows
curing the past month ana by the sur
prise ana force OF the renewed attack
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-05
CHILE SEXES GERMAN SHIPS.
Republics Armed Forces Recently
Occupied Vessels.

BuEEos AIRES, Nov. Al! the Ger.
man mercantile vessels informed II
Chilean harbors have been seized by the
Chilean Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-05
THREE MAJORS. KILLED.
Their Deaths Reflect Hard eight
ing OF 10th Division,
by RAYMOND G. CARROLL.

Special Cd6le Despatch TO The SrS and tie
Public Ledger.
Copyright. 1915: all rights reserved.
WITH THE AMERICAN Array IN FRANCE,
Nov. 4.-Major Alfred Reginald Allen.
who was wounded leading his brigade
north of Montfaucon. died twelve hours
later.
Capt Harry Ingersoll was snuffed out
charging up the heights of Montfaucon.
Major j. Bayard Atwood OF Pittsburg
died cheering on his men. Major Israel
Putnam, a descendant Of the Revolution
airy hero, gave his life in France for
liberty. All were with the Seventy-ninth
Division,
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ARMY EQUIPPED FOR
WINTER CAMPAIGN
Great Reserue Stock Already
on Hand in France.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THr suS and the
Public Ledger.
Copyright. 1918; oil ri0hs reserved.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN France,
Nov. I've ARE ready for the winter
campaign. have seen these figures Of
surplus clothing supplies which have ar
rived In France: Woollen blouses. 2.400,-
900 woollen drawers, 3,62o, 900; woollen
shirts, 2.325.ooo; woollen undershirts.
1850. 900; woollen stockings. $500, 900 +;
breeches, 1000 900; caps, 109,0 900 ;
woollen gloves, 100000.
Also there are these other items
mittens, $4,000; overcoats, 100000 ;
cloth puttees, 1000. 000 shoes. 1885,
900 rubber boots, $4,000.
The foregoing constitutes a reserve
after the normal needs Of the army have
been taken care Of
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BASE PORTS IN FRANCE TOLD.
Nine Are Engaged in "On to Ber-
lin" Contest.
10 "a Associottd Prtss.

Tours. Nov. 4:--The names os the
the service Of supply organizations OF
which have entered an ION to Berlin
contest TO determine which can unload
guns. food. clothing and other materials
in the fastest time, can now be an
nounced. They are: St Nazaire. Dor
deaux, Havre, Nantes, Marseil!es, Rouen.
Brest, La Pallice and Rochefort. The
contest started yesterday and will con-
tinue for eight weeks
With the veil OF secrecy which here
tofore has covered the names of these
ports lifted. the Americans at home will
be able to follow the progress of the
contest through the publication of week
ly scores. These will also be sent to
the troops at the front. At the close of
the contest prizes will be awarded
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Germans would be unable TO make an ef-
fectIve stand, at least to-day.

Aside from Its Importance in the pres
ont war through its status as the key
point to the German communications
south of the Ardennes. the city of Sedan.
toward which the Americans are press
Ing, is rich In historic associations
Chiefly, however, Il Is notable for tho
great victory gained there by the Ger
man army on September 1, 1870, during
the Franco-Prus war, which led to
tho surrender of the French army of
about $4,000 men, together with the EN-
peror Napoleon Ill. the ultimate result
being the fall Of the French Empire and
the establishment Of the French repub-
lie
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-05
BEAUMONT HEIGHTS
WON BY AMERICANS
New York Troops Aid in Bril-
liant Victory Giving Mas
terry of Railway.
LAST ENEMY STRONGHOLD
Only 8 Miles From Sedan,
Upon Which the Enemy
Is Retreating.
Special coois- Despatch TO TEE suS) and he
Public Ledger

Special coois Despatch TO TaE suS and tie
Public Ledger.
Copyright. 1918: oil rights reserved.
LONDON, Nov. 4.-The American ad-
vance west OF the Mouse since the last
communique was reported here has been
about seven miles. and some Fifteen
miles since their offensive started. The
success of these overseas fighters has
aroused the greatest enthusiasm here.
In to-day's fighting the Americans adj
vanced all along their front. They are
now in Laneuville, just west OF Stenay,
and have taken Grandes Arnoisee
further west. They have pushed con-
siderably to the north OF Buzancy and
are in Noirvsl and Tally. They oc-
cupy the woods of Tally ana also the
woods north OF Dun. :;
The whole French-American front OF
thirty miles Is being advanced. The I'M
portance OF this success when Germany
is wavering about her future action /;
obvious.
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Chilean armed forces late. IN Septem-
bev. according to Santiago dispatches.
occupied all the informed German stcam-
ships in Chilean waters, the action being
taken at that time TO prevent the destruc-
ton OF the ships by their crews. There
had been attempts just previous TO this
by crews OF some Of the vessels to dam
age or sink their ships.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-27
CONGRESS WILL PROVE SAVINGS
 OF PEACE TIME
ation Committee, Headed by Shirley of Ken lucky, Will Probe This Inn portant Matter
CBy Review Leased Wire)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. - Con- gressional investigation to determine what savings of war appropriations will result from the sudden change from war to peace will be begun next Monday by a house appropriation sub committee. headed by Representative Shirley of Kentucky, committee chair man. Heads of all government de partments will be called before the committee as witnesses. Mir Shirley said:
 In announcing the hearings tonight, Chairman Shirley said that the main purpose would be to determine what part of appropriations that have been by congress are yet uneXpended and to have this money transferred to the general fund of the treasury.
 The hearings also are expected to show in detail what expenditures have been made by various depart ments and what new activities has been undertaken by the departments during the war.
 Complete details of the investiga- ton have not been worked out by the subcommittee, which will include both democratic and republican mem bers of the appropriations commit tee.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-27

tOonuhueu rom Page Onel
 tablishing ideals first as the guiding principle of the congress.
 The appointment of the Brazilian delegates. Milo Pecanha, the foreign minister, and Ray Barbosa, ambassa- dor to Argentina. is leading to a dis cussion as to what extent the South American countries will support a league of nations and the effect Of the league on the Monroe doctrine It is the general understanding that the South American republics have the same favorable attitude toward a league as the allies
 Whether a league of nations. in which Europe would be largely repre- sented. would extend it's authority to the western hemisphere. including South. Central and North America, is not clear, but the prevailing view is that its authority would be universal
 It is said this would not be a sub stitution of the leagues authority for the Monroe doctrine in South Amer ican affairs. but rather an extension of the Monroe doctrine. whereby joint international action would supplement and reinforce the Monroe doctrine.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-27

himself veto a bill and at the eXpira- ton of ten days from the date of it's passage no veto from the president himself in writing should have been received, a question would arise for the courts to determine as 10 the powers of the vice-president to act for the president.
 That these questions in the past never have arisen for actual decision is a tribute to the wisdom of our presidents in conforming with the traditions Of their great office, with that unbrOken custom which ripens into law, and in not suffering the whisperinss of personal ambition to lead them to depart from the paths Of accustomed action. thereby avoid ing the creation of new, uncertain and perhaps dangerous questions of constitutional right and power"
 John Barrett. director general of the Pan-American union, another speaker, suggested the coming peace conference can find inspiration in the organization and record of the unien which, he asserted, had as a great league of 21 American republics, been for many years a going concern doing a mighty work for peace and the de velopment of good understanding commerce and trade"
 MT. Barrett pointed out that since the founding of the union in 1906 there had been no war between Amer ican republics. and that its moral in fluence undoubtedly has been the effective preventive of several pos sible wars" Actual power to prevent war on the western hemisphere should be conferred on the union. h, said, by brief international treaty of all the American governments
 He declared the union to be the prototype of the proposed universa league of nations
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ments and 343rd. 344th and 345th ar tillery regiments.
 In the fourth corps were two divi- sions. the 7th and 2Sth. The seventh division was composed Of the 55th, 56th. 34th and G4th infantry regiments and the 18th. SOth and S1st artillery regiments.
 In the fifth corps were four diyi- sions. the 1st. 2nd Cmarine), 29th and S9th. The first division was made up of the I6th. 18th. 26th and 2Sth in fantry regiments and the 5th, 9th and 7th artillery regiments; the second of the 9th and 23rd infantry regi- ments and the 18th. 17th and 18th artillery regiments; the 29th of the 18th, Hath, 115th and 116th infantry regiments and the 10th, 111th and 112th artillery regiments. and the S9th of the 353rd, 354th. 355th and S56th infantry regiments and the 340th, 341st and 342nd artillery regiments.
 In the sixth corps was the sand di- vision made up of the 365th, S66th, 367th and 36Sth infantry regiments and the 349th and 351st artillery reg iments.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-27
AMERICAN WOMAN FLAGS AND SAVES
 PASSENGER TRAIN
VILLA LEADER INTENDED TO AT TACK IT BUT WAS THWARTED BY GRITTY FEMALE; VILLISTAS REPORTED MOVING TOWARD oJINAGA IN BORDER SECTION
By Review Leased wire)


 JUAREZ. Mex, Nov. 26.-No trains have arrived here from Chihuahua City since last Saturday and com munication with the south is still cut off. Though 1900 soldiers are held !n readiness for eventualities, officers of the garrison deny that any attack on the town is expected According to information said to have been brought in from the south the Villa bands re ported north of Chihuahua City are moving in the direction of Ojinaga, the border town opposite Presidio, Tex
 Maj. J. Gomez Tagle. chief Of staff, today said he was without information concerning the fate of the Villa Anu mada garrison of so men, who on Sunday morning were attacked by a superior force of rebels under Epi fano Holguin. who afterward dyna- mited and footed a freight train on the Mexican Central railroad SO miles south of Juarez Holguin is an ad herent of Villa and federal officers believe he intended to attack the pas senger train running a few miles be- hind the freight, but which was Jagged by an American woman whd had been riding in the caboose of the freight and who ran back along the track and gave the alarm which re- suited in the passenger train return ing 10 Juarez.