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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

To Cure a Gold in Ore Day
Take LAXATIVE NttGNU oi tSlN@ Tablets.
Drr.g'S,s refund money II Z Ears cure. b. w.
GROVE : signature is on eacl. box. soc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

Anoint the eyelids with Roman Eye Bal.
sam at night, and in the morning oeserve
the refreshed and strengthened sensation In
your eyes Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

\ practical joke is hardly ever funny
when the joke is on the first person
singular.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05
DON'T GAM BE

that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take "Eenovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price soc and S1.OQ.-Adv.
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shoes. cl"jl!ns, E4cu's furnishings and
groceries.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

wives and others are devoted to them
selves.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

Philippines is increasing rice pro-
ductiOn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

A single dose Of Dr. Peery's Dead Shot"
will eXpel Worms or Tapewor!n. No second
dose or after purgative necessary. Tones
up the stomach and Bowels. ADV.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

Golden Medical Discovery is made
up in liquid or tablet form ard can
be obtained in any drug store. Tablets
COc.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

THIS is THE. AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger If you
darken your ugly. grizzly. gray hairs by
using La Creole Hair Dressing.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

japan is short of steel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-01-05

Hawaii IS canning tuna fish for ex-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
THREE KILLED TWO
INJURED WHEN TRAIN
STRIKES AUTOMOBILE

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TOLEDO. O., April S.-EVa Burk-
holder. 19 years old, Alma Greiser
IS and Perry Nostiger. -. axe dead.
and Elizabeth Greiser. s. and Fred
Greiser. u, are probably fatally in
iured as the result of a collision
between an automobile in which they
we're riding and New York Cen
trail passenger train at crossing
near Archbold. o., late saturday
night.
The accident occurred as the
automobile party. all the members
of which we're relatives were re
turning from Archbold- They had
s-oDped 10 let a freight train pass
the crossing and were unable 10 see
a nassenger train coming from the
onnosite direction on the other side
Of the freight train. As the freight
train cleared the crossing they drove
on the tracks and were struck
solarelv bv the passenger train.
tbroUing the automobile and occu-
nants several hundred feet. Death
Vas instantaneous. three Of the party
being killed and the automobile was
completely demolished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
CONFER ON WORK OF
K. OF C. AMONG MEN
IN PERSHING'S FORCES
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THrIrr,TT n, LIZ A II =, II L. A y

International News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, April S.-Walter y.
Herman, overseas commissioner of
the Knights Of Columbus. and J.
Bennett holland. of Reading, Pa,
and Mai. James y. Connolly. of New
York. representing the Catholic
Hierarchy of America, have just
held a conference with Gen. Per
shing at general headquarters upon
the work in behalf of the American
troops. planned by the X. of c. in
France.
Executive offices will be established
in Paris and recreation quarters will
be provided for the officers and men
Of the American army
Eighteen secretaries have been
assigned by Mr.. Herman TO the main
debarkation ports and to the field
forces. Another contingent of sec
retaries is expected soon and il will
be followed by others.
Gen. Pershing and his staff eN-
tended cordial welcome and are
doing everything possible 10 expedite
the work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
Americans Repulse TlCo
More German Raids

began cannonadins i'm the same sec
tor. using heavy guns
The fighting during the morning
took place i'm thick mud. caused by
rains. and il showed that the Amer
leans have made excellent progress
in the use OF gas masks and ma
chine guns.
The low visibility has interfered
with aerial work.
Official details Of the capture Of
German prisoners on Saturday show
that the enemy tried 20 raid trenches
at two points The nrst attack was
repulsed easily. In the second the
Germans were allowed 10 reach tire
wire entanglements. The Americans
then opened fire. following II up
with an infantry charge. The raiders
were scattered and pursued as far
as their first line trench. the Ger
mans taking cover in their support
trenches
The enemy artillery then became
active. The American guns replied
siIencing two German batteries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
ARTILLERY DUELS ON
THE FRENCH FRONT

News >erviac
PARIS. April :. - During n
cessation OF the infantry actions
last night violent artillery duCIs
broke out along the French sec
ton of the PicardN front. notably
ON the southern bank OF thC Oi~c
river, according 10 the official
communication issued IN the
French war Office today.
French patrols captured n few
prisoners.
German surprise attacks in
the Argonnc and ON the Mcu-c
failed.
severe artillery hghtin. oc-
CURED last night. particularly on
the left (southcrnl bank OF the
Disc river. the war Office re-
port said. ~ few prisoners were
taken by French patrols. On
the left bank OF the Mouse
(VeFdun 'front.' and in the Ar
gonno attempted surprise at
taCks by the Germans were re-
pulsed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
-hrOughOut The nlght

CCorbie lies about eight miles east
OF Amiens and Naire is slightly
southeast Of Corbie The new can
nonading Of the German artillery TO
the north of the Picardy battle zone
10 the Belgian frontier indicated
that the Germans may extend their
infantry drive TO that sector.p
south Of the Somme the British
slightly advanced their lines last
night" the official statement said.
" East OF Naire and south of Corbie
the enemy increased his artillery ac-
uvity against the British positions.
CThese were the new advanced
positions OF the Britishl
During the night the British
front was under fire The British
lines between Lens and la Bassee
canal were subjected 10 heavy gas
shelling by the enemy and also the
district east OF Armentieres
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
lnternatioual News service

International News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
N FRANCE. April 7.-t5 p. MI
splendid discipline and courage
were shown by the Americans on
The front northwest OF Toul early
today in repulsing two German
aids The Americans wore their
Eas masks and fought gal!antly.
IL is believed that the Germans
attempted the raids i'm reprisal for
the loss OF prisoners 20 the Amer
leans in two raids yesterday A
small party OF the enemy tried 20
rush our outposts. but were driven
Off By rifle and machine gun fire.
suffering some casualties
Two hours later the Germans att
lacked another point under the pro-
lection % a barrage FIRE Gas bombs
and grenades were employed but
the Germans were routed by a coun-
ter harrage and by the American
machine gun hrr-
Open CHnnonade
In the afternoon the Germans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08

The Madrid government
is understood 10 have frankly prom
ised that il would enforce the strict
est neutrality and would stamp out
the U-boat bases that are known 20
be along the Spanish coast. Now II
German influence again is 90 become
IN Madrid these bases
viii continue and must of necessity
present an increasingly formida BILE
menace TO this country as its mill
lions OF men are sent overseas. It
is understood here that Germany
intends 10 force an immediate de-
cision from Spain on its protest
p against the trade agreement The
reports reaching here Indicated that
a very speedy reply was asked for in
the communication sent from Ber-
lin and which now is in the hands
~ The Spanish government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
HUGO NE|CHE[T
IS EXPELLED BY
ASSOCIATION
Pastor of St. Peters Evan
geIiCaI Church Said to be
Hostile to Liberty Loan
Campaign.

Rev. Hugo Weichelt pastor OF St
Peters Evangelical Germany
church was expelled from the local
ministerial association by a unan-
linus vote Monday morning because
of alleged pro-German tendencies on
his part.
Suspicion of the loyalty OF Rev.
Mr.. Weichelt was aroused last week,
when it is said, he refused to allow
any War Ches, propaganda TO be
circulated by means Of mis- church.
A hostile attitude toward the pres
ent Liberty loan campaign is also
alleged to have been taken 10y the
German minister.
Resolutions demanding a plain
statement OF his position were passed
and presented to Rev Mr.. Weichelt
Monday morning at the regular
meeting Of the association. In de-
tending himself, the minister de-
clared: Il have kept within the
law, and that is all that America
asks Of me-" He also voiced the
opinion that the United States
should not have entered war with
Germany, according to those who
were present at the meeting.
Following Rev. Mr.. Weichelt' s
statement, the resolution eNpellinS
him was suggested, and passed
unanimously.
When asked about TIA situation
after the meeting. Rev. Mr.. Weichelt
said he had been asked 10 resign,
but refused TO assign reasons. He
would not commit himself to a state
ment TO the effect that he was pro
German. nor would be declare him
self openly a loyal American.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
KAISER DEMANDS
SPAIN N ULL IFY
TREATY WITH US.
Threaten Wholesale SinkinqS
if Madrid Carries Out
Agreement.
I0fernatioDal News service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. April &. - Ger
many has served what amounts to
an ultimatum on Spain demanding
repudiaton of the trade agreement
reached between that nation and
the United States. II has been made
plain 10 the Madrid government. the
Berlin dispatches reaching here to-
day said that If the trade agree
ment is enforced German submarines
will inausurate a general campaign
of sinkings against Spanish ships
bringing supplies from this country.
As a result. a situation has developed
which may have Car-reaching con-
sequences 10 this government
Great quantities OF supplies that
are badly needed hy Gen Per
shing's men are still held IN Spain
Should the Spanish government
finally decide that il cannot live mp
90 the trade agreement the lack Of
these supplies may prove serious.
Based Hopes on Treaty.
While Spain has given more or
less aid 20 Germany and that coun-
trv is verit3ble nest oI German
spies operating against the entente.
officials had built Srest hopes on the
new trade agreement % change this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
Teutons Sink 3
Russian Vessels
in Finnish Waters
International News service

International News service
WASHINGTON. April s.
That German dreadnaughts
have destroyed three Russian
vessels, presumably units OF the
Russian Baltic feet, was re-
ported TO the state department
in consular dispatches today.
These reports stated that Swed-
ish newspapers say that two
German dreadnaughts in south
ern Finland waters opened fire
on three Russian vessels. The
commanders of the latter. un-
able 10 make satisfactory re-
sistance, blew up their vessels.
The three Russian vessels are
not identified in the dispatches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08

Unofficial estimates today we're
that more than $3.50. 100000 already
had been subscribed.
The first report received today
was from the San Francisco federal
reserve bank. In this district. it
was stated, % municipalities and
one county have officially earned the
honor flag for over-subscribing their
quotas and claims for the banner
have been entered by 90 other towns.
Send Out Honor Flags.
Sioux City, Ia, claiming the dis
tinction Of being the first large city
20 report an subscription today
invited Sec'y McAdoo TO preside at
the ceremonies attending the un-
furling OF its honor flag.
Tn --easury department has sent
out more than $4,000 honor flags 10
the central committees OF the fed
erai reserve banks in time for ar
rival today None was awarded
however. until authorization is re-
ceived from the department which
has wired the federal reserve banks
20 forward affidavits showing the
exact time at which each claim for
a flag was filed
Satisfactory Results. .
What had been planned before
the campaign started is showing the
most satisfactory results and that is
the enlistment of every individual
into the bond campaign and the re-
cruiting into the financial forces of
the nation Of every community, every
small bank and small land holder
The beginning OF the third loan
showed this solidarity among the
people and while the large banks
and powerful commercial centers
are reporting brilliant advances, the
people Of the country have stepped
forward as one body and have as
sumed AN immediate burden OF re-
sponsibility.
The campaign is having its first
real start TODAY. the first fun bus
mess dav. without the celebrations
and raSeautry. TO set down 10 bond
buying. Every community has de-
clarcd il will not stop at the fun
quota New York is ambitious 70
subscribe one-half of the entire
amount OF the loan: and having won
the right 90 tly the honor flag, towns
and cities are eager TO double the
quota and wear the additional star.
America has taken 20 the honor flags
with the spirit and pride that the
homes display the service flag, and
the race is going forward among the
states TO win the first distinguished
place .on the national honor flag in
the capital.
Public Responds Quickly.
The public responded from the
FIRST report OF the first campaign
gun. then followed a spreading wave
OF enthusiasm from New York state
and New England. Pennsylvania
and New Jersey reported scores Of
ver-subscriptions and the west has
begun a drive i'm every state.
Vice Pres't Marshall is opening
the deferred campaign i'm 81. Louis
today because OF bad weather Satur-
day and Sec'y McAdoo is i'm action
40 Richmond. Va. on the first lap OF
his speaking tour
Treasury officials viii endeavor to
make an estimate OF the first sue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08

cess today and figures will be
gathered from the mass of reports
10 give the tangible amount from
which the Liberty loan organization
may base its work.
The entire nation is in the cam
paigu and with the legions now
fighting their part i'm France. there
is determination, grim and heroic,
in the desire Of the home folks
to give their share.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
on Responding y Loan CaSouh Bend Pastor Branded PrOGerma
American People Are
Subscribing to Loan,
Relieving the Banks

WASHINGTON, April 8-'The American people are awake
hey taking the bonds of the third Liberty loan and
waiting for the banks bear the burden The will be
OYeT-SubSCnbed"
his was how treasury official summed the Liberty loan
situation today the campaign entered its second working day
Reports from all parts of the country indicated that the number
individual buyers might aggregate almost the total of those of the
loans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
STEADFASTNESS Il
SAVING THE ALLIES

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LONDON. April S.-The same
mastery generalshlp and steadfast-
ness of courage that saved the al
lies at the Marne and al Nerdun are
prevailing i'm the world battle on the
Picardy plains
At every point Won Hindenburg is
finding himself checkmated by the
brilliant strategy of Gen. Foch, the
gcneralissimo Of the allies
A few slight gains were claimed
by the German war office in its
report on Sunday night and ii was
stated that the villages Of Pierre
mande and Folembray south OF the
Oise river. were taken.
Intense Fighting Sunday.
Sunday was marked by intense
fighting all the way from the Albert
sector TO the Montdidier district.
distance of about 80 miles.
Field Marshal Haig reported that
the British carried out successful
minor operations south of the som
me and that they led TO sharp
fighting"
Strong German attempts were
made against both the British and
French
All the German efforts 90 recap
ture ground taken 10y the British
failed with heavy losses.
Break Up Formations.
In the region Of Hangard en- SAN
terre. between min, and 10 miles
southeast OF Amiens. the Germans
had massed troops for an attack
along the front north Of Montdidier.
hut the French artillery blasts broke
up on the German formations and
the Teutons were unable TO deliver
their thrusts i'm this zone.
British military critics look for
snother big German push soon. re-
earding the operations Of the past
30 hours as efforts TO better their
positions.
As a result Of the fighting that
has taken place since the Germans
renewed their pressure, the Picardy
battle front now forms double
salient. One lies south Of Albert,
where the line bends in an arc; the
other is in the Castel sector, farth-
er south
Three Miles From Railroad.
These twin salients represent the
efforts Of the Germans 10 converge
upon the British base OF Amiens
fro mthe northeast and southeast
BY extending their front slightly
i'm the Castel sector the Germans are
now about three miles from Ally
on the Paris s-Amiens-Calais railway.
In some respects the Picardy bat
lie has now assumed striking like
ness To- the situation at Nerdun.
At Nerdun. just as ia the present
case. the Germans. by the tremend-
Gus use Of artillery and by sacrlfc-
irg men with utter reckiessness.
we're able TO push ahead with con-
siderable speed during the first few
weeks Of their drive. Then Do slow
% down and despite their eXertions
were able TO make only slight local
gains Finally they were stopped al
together and il became the turn OF
the French 20 take the offensive
Heavy Counter Thrusts.
According 70 the German war Of
tee the counter thrusts OF the Fran
CO. British forces are being pressed
home with even greater vigor than
marked their counter assaults dur
ing the first phase Of the battle.
Oncial German sdvices told OF
powerful storming attacks made by
the British and French on the Ancre
rivers north Of beaumont HameL
southwest of Albert. south OF Eulers-
Bretenneux near CauJsny and Mes
nil
~With Pressure.
During SUNDAY The Germans
switched their heaviest pressure 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
British Extend Lines
South of the Son1n1e,
Artillery More Active

LONDON April 8-Brtsh forces south of the Somme river
again extended their lines during The night The reported
today
East of yaire and south OF Corbe The German artillery tire in
creased in violence.
The whole British from Lens the Ia Ba>e canal and
throughout he NIGHT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08

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CARO-. Mich. April s--American
lovalists last night tarred and
feathered a.. r. Luckhard. grocer.
He is alleged 70 have made remarks
in favor Of the kaiser and 10 me dis
credit a. the allies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
BIG LOAN RALLY
HERE WEDNESDAY
Admission by Card to Meeting
at High SChOOI-GuardS
Will Drill.

Everything is in readiness for the
big patriotic rally to be held at the
high school auditorium Wednesday
night for prospective Liberty bond
buyers. The meeting will be con-
Quoted by team n" the crack
81 eaking committee sent out 10y the
national speakers bureau for the
third Liberty loan campaign, and
includes in their number Sergt. Ed
wards. one of the few surviving
members of the Princess Pat regi-
meht that was practically annihi-
lated i'm a battle with the Huns a
year or more ago.
Another prominent member Of the
Tarty is Mrs. Kellogg Fairbanks.
wife Of one Of the heads of the
well known firm Of Fairbanks
Morse Mrs Fairbanks has been
one OF c~ie leading ladies of the
country i'm all patriotic movements
especially Liberty loan campaigns,
since the start of the war Reser-
yations of suites at the oliver hotel
have been made for the party.
which will be brought TO South
Bend Wednesday afternoon from
Elkhart in automobiles by mem
hers OF the local Liberty loan COM
u.ittee. Sergt. Edwards and Mrs
Fairbanks are accompanied 10y a
retinue OF body servants. such as
valets and maids. Their tour is
made absolutely at their own per-
sonal expense.
Admission by Card.
Admission to the auditorium will
be given only by cards which are TO
be distributed only among prOspec-
tive bond buyers. No bonds. how
ever. will be sold at the meeting.
" hich will begin at 3 o'clock.
Preceding the meeting the first
battalion OF home guards and Co.
G of the second battalion will give
an exhibition drill on Main St. in
front of the court house. immedi-
ately after retreat" and the lower
Ing of the Flag for the night from
TIE court house dome Retreat"
CONTINUED Oh PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
Heavy Counter Ihrusts.
~with Pressure.

During SUNDAY the Germans
switched their heaviest pressure 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Fair -on.ght ana Tues
day. colder touisht with f-eez.nE
temperature
Michigan Snow fg-re- and co.l-
er tonight Tuesday far continued
Noid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-08

In The afternoon The Germans
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-02-02
LOCAL RAILROADS AGAIN
PLACE STRICT EMBARGO
Conf, OH and Government shipments
Alone win IIc Accepted
Freight offices.

Following the severe storm or
-Plnuary ~, - and ~. protra'led
period Of severely cold weather mas
greatly handicapped railway opera
ton In the suuthVest. Congested CON
ditions ana slow lntcrrhauBinE NJ cars
In the immediate locality is not alone
due to the weather IN tho wesi, but
rather AZ "A result of critical condition
of eastern tyrIundl districts ana other
transportation CcuterS la the middle
Wcst
Danger of coal famine which
caused the United States admiulstra
tion to stop wheels Of commerce for
five days. led awcrtcrn lines 10 devote
most OF their attention to the move
mont uf coal when train operation
was resumed and cmbargocs laid
upon practically All other freight
Effective yesterday. instructions to
handle oil on 'he rame basis ns coal
has been given on the M Is. 4 r raiI-
road. according to +. T.. Howard COM
mercial agent ~ that line IN other
words. oil will be given the came
preference for both loaded and emp
ties az coal. This same conditions
concerning OIL exist upon Missouri
Pacific, Frisco and Midland Valley
lines. according TO local railroad men.
An embargo has been placed upon
certain commodities became ctfec-
tive last night on tll i'risco lines
Ihh embargo, according 10 n. =.
/ olard. commercial agent for that
line will he effective until further
nd\ ised. The st Louis X San Fran
cisco railroad will not accept from
any connecting lines lr shippers on
is line any freight except coal.
petroleum and petr0leum products
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-02-02

Mrs. H.. G Geek Is couvalescent
.ftcr an Illness VI several weeks.