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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
WARNING AGAINST GERMANY
Given To South America Ely Bryce
and NorthcIiffe.

London, April 2.-Latin Americas
vital interest in Germany's plan of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and attempt to crush
ALI world democracies is pointed out
in messages addressed to the people
of all South American republics by
Vfscount Bryce, former ambassador
to the United States, and Viscount
Northcliffe.
"This war;" says Lord Bryce, rs
unlike n other the world has seen,
not only in the vastness of it's scale,
but in the tremendous issues in
volved. 1t is a war OF principles; a
war waged for liberty against tyran-
ny; a war to a v mankind from be-
ing enslaved by one ambitious and
aggressive power whose military
chiefs have proclaimed that they
mean to dominate Europe first and
then the Western hemisphere. That
is what brought the United States to
fight beside the Allies in Europe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Japan To Defeat German Menace.

London, April 1.-THE fear Is
rightly entertained that Germany's in
tluence may extend eastward and
prove a menace to The peace. Of the
Far East" said Premier Teranchi in
an address to the Japanese parlia-
ment, as quoted in a Reuter- dispatch
from Toxic. SHOULD the situation de-
velop in such a way as to endanger
the security and well being Of our'
country, or to call for action to pro,
tect the common interests OF the A.
lies, this government will take steps
to cope adequately with the situation"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Dividend Action Deferred.

New York, March 30.-Directors OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Pau!
railway at a meeting here again for
the third time deferred action on the
semi-annual dividend on the common
stock ordinarily paid on March /.
President BNram explained that &C
ton would be held in allegiance until
a contract between the government
and the railroad had become effective.
The contract Is that by which the
government guarantees each railroad
certain returns provided for when
the government took the roads over
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
More Securities Issued.

Washington, March 30.-Continuing
his preparation for the third Liberty
Loan, Secretary McAdoo has an
nounced the issuance Of another Llock
OF $500, 900, 900 certificates of indebt-
ednsss, bearing Az per cent interest,
payable July 9, and dated April 10.
when subscription books will close.
These certificates carry the same
terms as others issued in anticipation
of Liberty Loan collections. This is
the fifth block of certificates offered
in advance Of the Liberty Loan, max.
ing a total Of $4,000, 600. 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
60 More Larae ships Ordered.

Philadelphia, April 2.-The Emer-
gency Fleet corporation has awarded
an additional contract to the Ameri.
can International corporation tor 60
additional cargo vessels Of $500 tons
dead weight, each, it has been
announced by Francis T. Bowles, as
sitant general manager OF the Fleet
corporation. He said the Hog Island
shipyard would complete the addi-
ttsaal vessels within n month of the
time provided for construction Of the
original 120 ships II the steel supply
can be maintained.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
KING PRAISES U. S. FLYERS
British Ruler Pays Hurled Visit to
Battlefront.

London, April 2.-Reuter's CORE
spondent at British headquarters in
France, describing King Georges
visit to the front, says:
"ln the curse of an inspection the
king visited an airdrome He in
spected the American section, mem
bers of which he congratulated upon
their appearance, praise which was
we'll justified, for a likelicr looking
set of lads never yet swore to drive
the Huns out of the air.
The king spent a crowded fifty
hours in France, moving about freely
among troops who had taken part in
the first onrush of the German offen-
sive."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
AMERICANS HELP TO FRENCH
Moral Effect of Presence of u. S.
Troops Is Good.

Paris March 30.-Presence Of
: merican troops on the fighting line
in the great battle is the subject Of
much favorable comment. When it
became generally known that wound
ed American officers and men were
being brought back with the French
wounded from the region of st. Quen-
tin. American stock rose high. The
moral effect was considerable, even
though the supposition was that the
nur Der of American troops in line
was not considerable.
The comforting thing to the French
is that recently, whenever there has
been hot fighting, the Americans
have had a share Of it, even if a small
one, and have acquitted themselves
creditably.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
P%ershing's Entire Force to Join
With Allies In Present
Titanic Struggle.
100000 men READY
Intensively Trained And Fully
Equipped They Are Already on
Way TO Front Singing AS
They Go.

With American Armies, April g.
American troops are at last ASSUME
ing a major part in the West front
battle.
Sta1t correspondents report miles
upon miles of troops and munitions
transports moving over the roads
back Of the American lines on the
Toul sector.
The fact that the greatest activi-
ty' is reported at general %headquar-
ters as well as the lesser %headquar-
tiers closer to the front may Indicate
that General Pershing is to take. per,
sonal command of the American fore
es participating in the battle, leaving
The Toul sector in charge of a sub.
ordinate.
Yankees Under Foch.
With the American Army in France,
April 2.-General Pershing's entire
force has been given into the hands
Of General Foch, the new general
lssimO, who is to use the men where
he desires, so the American army in
France is to fight shoulder to shoulder
with the British and French troops
who are engaged in the Titanic strug-
gle with the Germans in Picardy.
More than 100 900 Americans, IN
tensively trained and fully accou-
tired, are available for immediate use
in aiding to stem the tide of the>
German hordes.
Large numbers of Americans on
railroad trains and in motor trucks,
and even afoot, already are on their
way to the battle front, eager to do
their part in defeating the invaders.
The miserable weather which has
broken over the country is proving no
deterrent to the Americans as they
push forward from all directions to-
ward the battle zone.
Paris Makes Announcement.
Paris, April 1.-THE French gov
eminent has decided to accede to the
desire expressed by General Pershing
in the name of the United States gov
eminent" says. an official note, deal
ing with the operation of American
troops with the French and British.
THE American troops will fight
side by side with the British and
French troops, and the Star Spangled
Banner will float beside the French
and English flags in the plains of
Picardy."
Americans Take French Commands.
With the American Army in France,
April 1.-The acceptance by France
OF General ~Perahing's offer of all Am
erican men and material for the press
ent emergency has in effect virtual
ly resulted in a unified army COM
mand, so far as the French army and
American forces are concerned. This
is shown by the fact that the orders
issued to the American troops are
of French origin. All the American
troops have been turned over to the
Allies for such use as they see fit to
make of them. The American troops
will soon be fighting side by side
with their British and French Allies
in the battle which is raging in North
ern France.
1t is enough to say that great &C
tivity of many sorts is in progress in
the entire American zone. Miles of
motor trucks loaded with Americans
have passed through the towns, some
going in one direction, some in an
other.
Through a driving rain the motor
trucks plough their way along muddy
roads, the Americans singing. Many
of the trucks had American flags
fastened to their ~tailboards.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
MORE COMING FIR TRAINING
5000 Signal Corps Troops TO be Sent
to Mill C'ty.

Minneapolis, March 3G.-The war
department will put 5000 men into
Minneapolis for special signal corps
training within the net 80 days. The
entire strength of the Minneapolis
Civic and Commerce association ard
all the of the board of edu-
cation, the Dunwoody Institute. Uni
versity Of Minnesota, and the State
Fair board will be modified under
| direction of a committee of five or
seven men, to handle the problem of
housing, feeding and training the sol
diers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
ANTI-VICE INFORMER SHOT
Killed in New York Seven Hours Be-
fore Time for EXPOSURES.

New York, April2.-early Monday
seven hours before the district attor-
ney's office was to have been in
feraned by Harry Cohen, also known
as Harry the Yot." Of the name Of
the man higher up in the prosecu-
tors anti-gambling crusade, Cohen
a shot and killed. District Attor-
ney Swami Immediately ordered the
arrest of Sam Schepps, who was one
Of the prosecutions star witnesses
against Charles Becker, the police
lieutenant who was executed for the
murder of Herman Rosenthal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
SAYS PREPARE FOR LONG WAR

First Duty Is Winning Of Wa Sa.'s
Roosevelt In Speech.
Portland, Me-, March 29.-TLere is
out n way to get a righteols and
.asting peace, and that is to Lcat Ger
many to her knees, Colonel Roosevelt
declared here last night in a "key-
note address" before the Republican
state convention.
Preparations for a third years war,
the training of an army of 100000
men, preferably through adoption of a
system of universal military training
and the rushing of ship construction
ere urged by the former president
rs most vital of Americas first duty
the winning Of the war;"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Britain To Shorten Training Period

London, March 29.-Discussing
means Of replacing the losses of mar
power in France, the Daily Mail sug-
gests it probably will be found neces-
sary to shorten the period of training
for recruits and to send to the front
the younger classes at an earlier age
than heretofore. All physically able
Russian subjects In England, this
newspaper says, are being called to
the colors, the authorities having
Cancelled the recent order which TEN,
porarily suspended the summoning Of
these men into service.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Turkish ARMY DESTROYED,

London, March 29.-The entire
Turkish force in the Hit area in
Mesopotamia has been captured or
destroyed by the British, the war Of
flee announces. Three thousand pris.
Dners were taken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
GERMAN HOSPITALS FILLED
Endless Trains of Ambufances Carry
ing Wounded.

Amsterdam, March 29.-Enormously
long ambulance trains are passing
through Liege and Namur. BELGIUM,
on their way to AK La Chapelle and
other parts of Germany with wounded
men from IT, French battle front
according to the Telegram frontier
correspondent.
Commenting on this fact the Tele-
graf says that while the German
communications speak of the slight
German losses it is significant that
even in the most out-of-th-wey places
in Germany wounded are arriving.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04

Harrisburg, Pa, March 30.-The
Bethlehem Steel company has an
nounced a Is per cent increase in
wages, effecting labor in all it's
plants. The increase will be effective
ADril 16.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
STAKES FORTUNE ON DRIVE
Germany Expected to Attack Else.
where if Held in West.

Washington, April 2.-Germany has
staked its fortunes on the spring cam.
palgn, says the War departments
weekly review of the military situation
n the Allies and the United States
must be prepared for fresh attacks at
new points if the Teutons rail to
achieve victory in the present fighting.
But despite the ~ces gained by
{ The Germans, gays the review, "the
enestt' has been unable to force a de-
eision,,' and SO long as the Allies are
able to neu with consistent
unity so long will victory elude the
enemy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Former kina To Be Tried.

Athens, April 2.-As a result of
charges brought by the public prose
cutors, court-martial has ordered the
criminal prosecution of former King
Constantine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
GERMANS CAPTURE IRKUTsK
Prisoners In Siberia Take Important
City, is Belief.

Washington, April 2.-The first Off
cial word here of the capture of the
strabegically important city of Irk-
utsk, Siberia by the Germans was an
nounced in the War department
weekly summary.
Apparently this capture was effect.
ed by German prisoners in Siberia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
FARMERS CAN GET LOAN
Government Agrees to Extend Finan-
cial Aid,

UVVeTHT1eHt RgTeeS 10 GTteFu TIHdf1-
cial Aid.
Washington, March 30.-Secretary
McAdoo has instructed the Federal
Farm Loan board that loans may be
made to farmers in North Dakota un-
der the Federal Farm Loan act, not
wi%thstanding the order of March 16
to the contrary. This information
was given out by Representative P.
D. Nortor of North Dakota, who has
been working ever since the order
restricting loans was issued to have
1t reScinGeG.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Baker To Visit italian Front.

Rome, M""ch 3O.-Thomas Nelson
Pa>es, the american ambassador, has
left Rome t" mret Secretary Of War
Baker and accompany him on a visit
TO the italian front.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
WHEAT SELLING ULTIMATUM
U. S. Warning is for Benefit of Farm.
ers Suspected of Hoardinq.

Washington, March 29.-Following
charges that German farmers in this
country are holding wheat, the food
administration has set May 1 to Is
as the dates upon which residue
wheat should be marketed. Southern
and Middle state farmers are urged
to sell ali wheat aside from seed
requirements by May 1, and Northern
state farmers by May Is.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
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Hundred Mile Gun is
Planned For u. S. NAVY

Washington, April 2.-The
United States navy depart
ment plans to construct a long
range gun capable of carrying
lO5 miles. 1t will be devel-
oped along the so-called sub
caliber plan.
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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Training Proposal Defeated.

The proposal to require training
Of boys over 10 and under registra-
ton age was an amendment by Sena-
tor New of Indiana, which the Senate
rejected. SO to 26, after a debate of
several days. A number of senators
who favor universal military training
az a peacetime policy voted against
the amendment.
AS adopted. the resolution provides
that all male citizens of the United
States in this country. attaining their
majority since Jure 5, last, shall be
subject to registration. under regula-
tons prescribed by the President;
shall present themselves for regis
tration on a day proclaimed by the
President and thereafter shall be liza.
BILE to military service.
There was no opposition to the
resolution itself, the only controversy
being over the new a nendment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-04
Extends Draft to All Youths
Reaching Age of Twenty
one Since Last June.
Will ADD 100000 men
Project to Train All Boys Over Nine
teen Years Of Age Meets With
Defeat-Now Goes to Lower
House.

Washington, April 1.-The Sen.
ate, after a futile attempt to add to
it a provision for training youths
from 10 to p years old, has passed
the resolution extending the selective
draft to men reaching the age of q
years since June 5, 1917, the first
registration day.
1t is estimated that about 100000
men will be added to the registra-
ton this year by the resolution,
which is one Ct the pieces OF legis-
lation on which the War department
is waiting before announcing COM
plete plans for the next draft. 1t
noW goes to the House with the bill
to base draft quotas on the number
Of registrants in Glass 1 instead of on
population. another administration
measure already passed by the Sen
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25
Red Cross instruction Classes

The classes of Red Cross Instruction
that are being held in each work room
Of every Unit is to prepare the workers
to take charge Of the surgical dressing
department.
There are about thirty different kinds
Of dressings that each supervisor is re-
quired to know. Some are not being
made just how, but when the call comes
it is hoped to have everyone ready with
out further instructions from Chapter
headquarters.
Red Cross instruction Glasses (surgi-
cal dressings), were lid in Patterson,
commencing March I'll thru the 9Th.
Nineteen workers completed the course
given. The work room is the Masonic
Hall, loaned by them to the local unit.
Since the class work they have greatly
increased the out put of dressings and
the work room has been arranged to han
die each department separately.
Surgical dressing classes were held in
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25

I f"llNHA, commencing FaLrnarr 81
through the End. y workers com,, l''a
ire course, The work room j. : ''sa l
over one Of the stores in the central nan nau
o. ING ''"" and is loaned to the Uni, F1 ~
the store management. w. =!
'''h'> are becoming more thoroughly
ganized. s"l! or
''<s',S IN surgical dressing were b4,a
IN Centreville, commencing roh. "''u
i2'' Trough to The 18th. Seven WOW:
erS finished the course, And .m
Garden City. The W. O. " hos 81, 0'a
,neif nan Tor the use of the Unit n.
Hospital Garment, Surgical n,...:
and Dressing Rooms department. '''As
separated, which is most desirable
Surgical dressing classes ws,o -,
naio"ln' commencing February Az
thru to the sth. Seven wo,l..,
pleted the course given. The wo,l
is former billiard hall. For . .u
place it is one of the best work ,oom.
the parish. They are working tow,,a
model work room.
surgical dressing classes were hs,a :;
oharenton, commencing January ssth
'hru TO February LIST. Eight in tbe o,..-
the course. They are nov
entitled to be supervisors and ara :.
sponsloie for work done in their I'M.
for the present, the work room ;s IN -.
and they have necessary eou;n.
ment to carry on their work.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25
CentreyiIle Jottinps

Miss Carolyn Stebbins, teacher of
Domestic Science in the Centreville
High School motored to Morgan City
Saturday in company with Mr.. J. B.
Clark and Miss Hazel Smyly. She was
the guest Of Miss Hazel Smyly.
Mrs. Minna Alpha Ruddell, who is
visiting relatives in Franklin, was Wis.
itor here Saturday afternoon.
A Thrift Stamp Society Of twenty
members has been formed in Centreville
and more persons are joining every day.
The town is working for a 100 per
cent. membership.
Mr.. H. 8. Nordyke is making the
drive for the Red Cross maintenance
1und, and 50 far has been successful.
The following letter was sent to the
Highway Department Of the State Of
Louisiana by Mr.. I. s. Wooster:
March %, 1918.
II am considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of
presenting to the nex session Of the
legislature, an act similar to Act II
passed at the special session last wear
with the object of providing for the
building of surfaced road from the
surfaced roads in the Parish 46f St.
Mary eastward to point that would
connect with the surfaced roads in Ter
rebonne and Lafourche parishes.
"My theory is that the Parish of Ter
rebonne may not reasonably be expected
to build this connecting link through
the Chacahoula swamp which would be
very expensive, and Of more value to
the adjoining Parishes than it's inhab-
itants, and that the expense may Be
borne BY the eight Parishes, Assump-
tion, Terrebonne, St. Mary, Iberia, St.
Martin, Lafayette, and vermilion,
and paid for out Of the IN.
tomobils license fund, q provided II
IL ct referred to. Ny plan vim Be-.
With tAs assistance Of your department.,
= fern . plaa for this worn and prs.
sss4 aas = IT, Psliss Jury 1. eaaA
fssiaA askiss tAAa ny ssvssany sdsee
Ssaolstisas ssqssstiag tAsir rspsssseea-
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25
PERSONALS

Mrs. A. F. Storm is spending fe"
days the guest o: Miss Kate Minor at
Southdown plantation.
After visit of several weeks to her
sister, Mrs. T. l.. Morse, Mrs. ;. N.
Smith has returned to her home in New
Iberia.
Mrs. C. Downing of Berwick was Wis
itor in our city Saturday.
Mr.. w. Hughes Of Amite is business
visitor here today.
Mr.. Chas. Boatner, attorney Of Frank
lin was in our city Saturday.
Mrs. r. Fabragas Of Algiers has re-
turned to her home after visit to Mrs.
B. Campos.
Miss Olivier Giroir and little Anna
Lou Maddox spent the week end with
relatives in Amelia.
Mrs. Jcs. Walters Of Ramos visited
friends h, re Saturday.
Miss Leta Prohaska and her guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cowen, motored to Frank
lin Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Enee Of Ramos spent
Sunday at the home Of the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Bibbins.
Mrs. J. Berger Of New Orleans who
has been the guest of Mrs. Isadore Green
wall for few days, left for her home
Saturday, accompanied by Miss Hen
rietta Grecnwall.
Miss Hazel smyly of Centreville spent
Sunday here with her parents.
Mrs. NJ. Blum is spending few days
in Lormar, Miss.
Mr.. VIM. Kreisle is spending few
days in New Orleans.
Mr.. NJ. Luke of Patterson was in our
city Sunday.
Mr.. s. Nye Bass of New Orleans, is
in our city visiting his brothers, Messrs.
L. J. and Jos. Bass.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Mayer of Ramos was
in our city Saturday.
Mr.. H. L. Floyd Of New Orleans was
Sunday guest of Miss Norma Tessero.
Mr.. Raoul Delas spent Sunday with
friends in New Iberia.
Mr.. j. Blanchard of New Orleans is a
business visitor here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gaudet of Baton
Rouge motored here Sunday accompa-
MED by Miss Theresa Taltivaull
After a visit Of several weeks in New
Orleans owing to the illness of her son
Peter, Mrs. c. s. Gray has returned
home.
Miss Jennie Blum and niece, Clara, re-
turned from New Orleans, where they
spent few days with relatives.
Mr.. Jos. Loeb of the Berwick Bay
Fish and Oyster Company is business
visitor in Alexandria.
Miss Winnie Smyly, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Smyly, Of this city, who
has been in the employ of the Western
Union Telegraph Company as clerk and
assistant manager for the past year was
Offered promotion as manager Of the
local office at independence, La. Miss
Smyly being partial to her howe town
was almost on the verge of declining the
offer. However, she has finally con
scented to accept the lucrative position
which she will undoubtedly competently
fulfill. She leaves highly recommended
in this field of work. She left Yesterday
on Train No. 10 and will immediately as
sumo her new duties
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25

tives IN ne Legislature to vote for bill
designed to make possible the compile
ton of this connecting link.
"The time is cute short for action on
such d matter as this, and | will thank
you if this meets with your approval to
give me your suggestions and advice as
early as possible.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25

.THE DREADED TUBE'
FEATURING kINGSLN BENEDICT
>RD ADVENTURE COMPLETE. of the
nERILS OF TIE SECRET SERVICE
IN TWO THRILLING ACTS
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25

CURRENT EVENTS
GREAT UNIVERSAL WEEkLY
SHOWING ALL THE LATEST
NEWS OF THE WORLD
PRICES Is AND II CENTS
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-25
ALL IS MAKE GREAT
,lROKl

LATEST TELEGRAPH1C RE-
PORTS RECEIVED THRU THE
COURTESY OF THE WESTERN
UNION AND THE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC R. R. CO., STATE THAT
ENORMOUS RESERVE FORCES
COMPOSED OF ALL THE AL
LIED NATIONS HAVE PUSHED
THE GERMANS BACK ACROSS
THE RIVER soMME. REPORTS
4 = IL !. II
AIS STATE THAT THE CAS-
y
UALrIES OF THE GERMANS
WILL, AMOUNT TO OVER
THP''E HUNDRED THOUSAND
AMI Ne HUNDRED THOUS-
AM WAVE BEEN TAKEN
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