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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
LONDON STATEMENT.

PEELED to feel almost blindly for weak
spots in the allied lines, which he has
! been seeking constantly so as to throw
| against them some of his dense
masses. When it is remembered that
the enemy has more than n division
for every thousand of the front on
which he attacked, an idea may be
gained Of the difficulties with which
the allies have been beset
AT one point on the Crozat canal.
where the Germans eventually gained
crossing, they made sixteen different
attacks one day. Finally, the British
corps which was holding the posi-
tion. fell back, absolutely exhausted.
ana the Germans crossed over a bridge
or piled up bodies of their comrades.
The German advance has been more
rapid at some points and the allies
nave scarcely had time to get away
their cannon as no horses were near.
one French battery of 75's was
dragged five miles with ropes by the
gunners. who succeeded in saving II.
German prisoner who was inter
rogated today said the German troops
were greatly surprised at the cmall
number of British dead found on the
battlefield. They had been told the
British in front of them had been an
nihilated. 1t was evident small groups
had fought gamely to the last, giving
the Germans the impression that large
forces were facing them.
The same prisoner said the Ger
mans had formed special CORPS.
whose duties were to advance behind
the fighting troops and strip all cloth
ing from the dead. The bodies. he
said, were buried without any cover
ing, and the clcthing thus obtained
was served out again Reports from
other parts of the front seem to indi-
cate that elsewhere the line is being
held by mediocre divisions brought
from the Russian front. the best
troops having been withdrawn to par
tlcipate in the battle. Every one OF
the divisions which has been identified
since the offensive began had been AL
ready classified as effective. Among
Them are three Of the famous guard |
divisions and some of Bavarians.
whether the Germans will hurl |
more divisions into the furnace IS. of !
course, unknown. II is considered |
possible they still have approximately
forty divisions which may be used 10 |
replace those that have suffered the
most heavily in the recent offensive.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
GERMAN FORCES
DRIVEN BACK
MANYPLACES
French Army Report Declares
Enemy Effort Appears to
Have Exhausted Itself.

With the French Army in France,
March 28.-(By the Associated
Press.)-The great German effort
appears to have exhausted itself
At many places along the front Of
attack the enemy is being driven
back and at others the French and
British are Offering resistance. In
fantry fighting has begun to give
place to artillery battles and in the
next few days the guns may be ex-
pected to speak loudly. In this re-
spect, the British and French have
the advantage. inasmuch as the
Germans have been unable to
drag much artillery with them.
They are engaged in establishing
themselves in the positions to
which they have advanced but
have not had time thoroughly to
organize their defenses.
The main portion of today's fighting
was round the northern sector of the
battlefield. where both the French and
the British had successful day, coun-
ter-attacking with great vigor where
the Germans threatened to push most
deeply into their lines. At present, the
front is most uneven. During the first
rush the Germans succeeded at some
places in indenting the lines so that
here and there were formed pockets
which sooner or later must be straight
cnd'out.
Further details concerning the first
part of the battle show that no fewer
than thirty-eight German divisions
were thrown simultaneously against a
front held by only eight British diyi-
sions. overwhelming them and forcing
them back. Behind these British divi-
sions were only three others in re-
serve. but the troops fought vaiiantly
and delayed the German advance for
. considerable time.
Since then about forty nine further
German divisions have been hurled
into the battle Ga total of eighty-seven
divisions. OF. at the present estimated
strength of the German division, about
1000. 600 men).
Not only the army OF the Bavarian
crown prince, but also that of the Ger
man crown prince. is now engaged.
The German generals immediately
the troops from the north
TO the south OF the front attacked are
Won Below. Won Narwitz and Won Iiu-
tier. The army OF Gen. Won Hutier
faces the French along the Oise II e.
very quiet today after the bloody de- /
feat Of its attempt tn cross the river /
Most Of tho bridges have now been Z
blown up.
The fighting has been much more .
severe IN the sectors Of Won Below and !
Won Narwitz. Il is evident the allies I
7rc gaining the upper hand and mas
C-inr Tho enemy with artillery.
Owing 20 thr terrible Cnsun1'ire
.mouE his syiatUrs the enemy is COM
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
London Latest War Office Announcement Tells
of Heavy Fighting South of the
SOmme
Admits Army Being Pressed Back to Line
West of Hamel, Marcelcave and
Demum.

Berlin, March 90 (Via London.) Since
the beginning of the great battle now in prog
ress the German forces have taken 10000 pris-
oners and 1,lOO guns, says today's army head
quarters report.
LONDON STATEMENT.
London, March 29.-Heavy fighting has
taken place south of the Somme, in which the
British have been pressed back to line run
ming west of Hamel, Marcelcave and Demum,
says this evenings war office announcement.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29

OF them as you will. Others are
coming which are as numerous ~
will be necessary. have come 10
cay to you that the American
people would be proud 70 be en-.
gagged in the greatest battle OF hls.
tory"
Gen. Foch placed Gen. PershIng's
offer before tho council at tho front,
Information says The councit In :
cludos Premier Clemenceau. comfnan,
dor-in-Chief Pctain ana Louis Lon.
cheur. minister ofrnunitton~
Appreciation Expressed.
The French press expresses isNelf
feelingly In appreoiation Of Gen
Porshing'H visit 20 Gen. Foch La
Liberia says Gen. Pershlng yester-
day took. In tho name OF his country.
action which wns grand In it's sim
plloity. and OF moving beauty. In q
few words, without adornment. but In
which vibratod an accent OF ohival-
rous passion, Glen. Pershlng made 70
France tho offer of an entire people.
Take all' ao said. An IL yours The
honor Pershing claims is shared by ua
and II In with tho sentiment OF real
pride that our soldiers will greet into
their ranks those OF the now world
who come TO them as brothers'
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
FIGHTING ONLY
ABOUT TO BEGIN
FOR ALLIED ARMY
Feeling General That for Ger
many Conflict Has Been
Virtually Lost.
BATTLE LINE Is EXTENDED
Entai|ing Engagement of More
Enemy Reserves.
Loss of Amiens Would Not Be
Vital-To Shape Course
of Events.

Paris, March 29.-The great bat
| tle is now raging over a front OF
more than seventy miles. This OK
tension of the line has increased
the number of German reserves en-
gagged. Although thus far no de-
oisive success has been obtained
anywhere there is increased conf
dence here. The impression in
semiofficiaI circles 10 that the allies
have not only held off the Germans,
but now are no longer compelled to
permit the enemy by his ma
neuvres to shape the course which
the battle shall take.
The general feeling is that for Ger
many the battle Is virtually lost, that
for the allies the battle is about to be-
gin.
The operations thus far are accepted
as confirming the theory that Paris was
not the main objective OF the German
offensive. but that the plan Of the en-
emy was to break connection between
the French and British armies. In
which he has failed His main direct
attack was westward toward the sea.
The Germans seek Amiens because this
town is an important railway center of
communication with England. The
loss of Amiens would be inconvenient
but not vital.
Improving Rapidly.
Marcel Sembat, former minister OF
public works in L'Heure. writes:
"The situation is improving for us,
and improving rapidly. The German
attack in the Montdidier is likely to
prove a formidable failure. Towards
Amiens, which is the real objective Of
the Germans, the attacks are meeting
with d stubborn defense. They must
have Amiens to cut Off the British
They must reach the sea to attempt an
enveloping movement. Nothing will be
spared to defend Amiens to the last"
The eighth day of the battle brought
a change in the weather. If conditions
at the front are tn esame as In Paris.
The wind shifted from the northwest TO
the southeast. which will prevent the
Germans from using gas. Rain is fall
ng, which will make it difficult for the
Germans to bring up their artillery
over the ground they have acquired. II
nay now be said that the French
armies in reserve have come into po-
,ition and the numerical superiority
which the Germans enjoyed in their
irst rush is decreasing.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
No Word From Pershing
As to Proffer of Army

Washington. March 2e.-Iato
today the war department stilI
was without word from Gen.
Pershing about the placing or tho
American army In France at the
disposal OF the French chief OF
star. Maj. Gen. March, acting
chief OF stan, said. however. that
was not surprising as cable lines
were congested and only messages
OF the utmost urgency took prece-
dence over press dispatches.
If Gen. Pershing has called on
The French chief of staff. for that
Is the position Gen. Foch holds
there. and put the American army
al MS dosposal as reported IN
pross dispatches. Gen. Persbinr
has not notified US"
"Our last dispatch from either
Cen. Pcrshing or Gen. Bliss on
tl' battle situation led Us IN fo
ihe French counter attack ves-
toTday. That WAS one of the most
encouraging things in the bstt1.
mus Tar 20 US. The picture
ihai German army driving through
theIc and being struck and hurled
back three miles by the brilliant
French attack IS inspiring"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
THIRTY.TWO NAMES ON
NEWEST CASUALTY LIST

Washington. March 29-Thirty-twC
names were contained in today's cas-.
uality list issued by the war depart
mont. II was divided as follows
Killed I'm action. 1: killed in accident
2: died Of wounds. 2: died from dis
eases, s. died from other causes, ];
wounded severely. /: wounded slight
ly. 20.
The names Of nine officers appear
on the list. Capt. Ira @. Penberthy
died from an accident. and Second
Lieut.. Louis II. Lathrop. died OF tu-
berculosis. The slightly wounded In
cludes Maj. 4. Rasmussen, Capt. Al
bert F1orian. First Lieut.. Chas c.
Grouse. First Lieut.. Howard II. HaV-
ron. First Lieut. Clarence r. Hueb-
ncr. First Lieut.. John y. Mutt First
Lieut.. VIM. +. Rgney.
Killed in Action-Prlvate Dell Al
derman.
Died OF Accidcnt-Caut. Ira @. Pen
bcrthy. Private Ben Pryor.
Died OF Disease-Sccond Lieut.
Louis ". I.athrop. Scrgt John J. Con-
molly. Privates Perry Dodd. Paul Rich
ard Hccht. Raymond r Solomon.
Died Of Wounds-Corpl Albert ".
Williams. Private Thomas =. Min
ogue.
Died Of Other Causes-Cook Henry
Ehiert.
Wounded Severely-Private VIM. J
HARRISON
Wounded sIIrhtIv-MaI A. Rir-
Capt Albert Florian; First
Lieut. Chas. {. Grouse Howard r
lIavron. Clarence r. Heubncr. John
2. Mutt Wm =. Rirney. Scrrt. MAI
Harvey " Grove. SerVt Albert So
.cnson and Corpl Roy Taylor.
PriNatcr-I.oEan BrouFs George r.
harrison. Francis Sigby. WIN. "
Nerhsrt. Wayne Perry Wm Potts.
Patrick = stanton. LEONARD " stew
~ fr7rk a Unclman and Cha-. 4
walker
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
MAINTAIN POSTS
ON SOMME;; HUNS
THROWN BACK
British Successfully Withstand
Series Heavy Assaults. In
f|iCting Losses.

London. March 2o-on the
Somms the British have MAN
/ tanned their positions and gained
ground IN places by sueeessfui
esunter. ATTACKS, the war otres
announces.
After holding their hse all day
IN the face OF repeated assaults
by numerically superior enemy
forces, the British retired . short
distance from their advanced po-
sitions al some points.
The Germans again suffered sS-
osedinuly heavy losses. The Brit
ish took prisoners.
The abatement follows:
Further strong attacks were mad
by tho enemy yesterday afternoon ans
evening al several points aiong/ th'
battle front North OF the Somme oui
troops have maintained their posi-
tlonn and have gained ground u
places by successful counter-attacks
4 number OF prisoners and machine
guns were captured by US IN this night
ing.
The enemy again suffered exceed
inEiy heavy casualties. His frequent
attacks witch we're pressed with great
determination throughout the day
gained only our outpost lines, after
several hours OF severe hand -to-hand
lighting. Ills reserves were thea sent
forward against our battle positions
and we're everywhere thrown back
with great loss. our machine gun ar
tillry and de nrs did great eNecu-
tion upon his ranks.
"Snuth of the Sonne. also. heavy
aud continued ashting took place un-
fu iate In tn evening our troops,
after maln.aIt ing their line all day tn
the face Of repeated assaults BY su-
frrior enemy forces have withdrawn
e short distance trom their advanced
.....|r..ra
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29

There have been several reports
recently that Gen. Fooh, one OF the
most brilliant strategists OF the
day, who was largely responsible
for tho French victory In the bat.
tie OF the Marne. would be placed
In supreme command on the west
ern front The Daily Chronicle, Of
London, yesterday said an an.
nounocmcnt bearing on the CO.
ordination OF British and French
military escrtions might be cs-
peeted almost Immediately, and
that an influential role might bs
assigned 10 Gen. Fooh.
HOLD IT GREAT HONOR.
- oome," Information quotes
Gen. Pershing as saying, Ito say TO
you that the American people
would hold II great honor for
our troops were I cy engaged IN
tho present battle. ask II Of you,
in my name, and in that OF the
American people.
"There 10 at this moment no other
question than that OF fighting.
Infantry, artillery. aviation - all
that we have, are yours to dispose
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
Gen. Leonard Wood Passes
Physical Examination

Washington. March % MAJ -'''i'.
Leonard WOOD has pasa'd hi' phl H',"'
examination for active service "l '',
f,,,,, .,J y,ili I, returned 10 command
bl. dfyt.i.r AZ tawp Funston. Kan.
Tbiz became known at The war de-
partmrpt late today ii5posins of 30
more that through che rigid 'rs' 20
which all general officers Who ore 20
take tie u,Ii in France are subjected
The administrator wn7 preparing 10
.hrive Ger. Wood. senior major E'p-
.rat on tho active iiHt ~ the army,
Gen. Wool WAS examined NrT, 'i-
day bv "a board headed hy bris zen
WIN. ~. Arthur Ur Nur1,.t T. Tong
cape. dean uf columbia unitfrs'lN
Medical school and the celebrated
heart specialist rui uuf ~ 'hs Doc
t1Ia Mayo yf Kolu..tel Nina
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
KAISER WANTED TO KNOW
EFFECT WILSON'S NOTE
Russians Merely Send Copy of
Reply to Presidents Offer
of Assistance in War.

London, March o9.--An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Moscow says
Germany has addressed note to the
council OF Russian national commlf
sjoners asking ~ attitude towards
President Wilson's proposals to assist
uuSHio 10 continue the war. In reply.
the commissioners merely sent copy
Of the cablcgrnm dispatched 20 MI.
Wilson by the Moscow conference.
In his message 10 the Russian
congress Mr. Wilson said that al
though the United states at present
was unable to render the direct nid u
would wish TO extend. n would avail
Itself OF every opportunity 70 hccuf"
for Russia once more C0;;iplei" SOY
oreignty and Independence In her own
HnairE.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
ANCLO-FRENCH
TROOPS HOLD UP
GERMAN THRUST
North of Observation-Disclosures
Captured-LosSeS BoChes
Extremely Heavy.

Paris, March 29.-violent fight
ing continued last evening and
last night in the region OF Mont
didier, the war office announced
today. In spite Of German eoun-
ter attacks tho French held on TO
the villages which they took yes
terday in this region.
Monehel was taken by French
troops. North OF Montdidier French
and British troops held up the
German thrust. The German losses
have been extremely heavy.
The statement followsi
THE battle was continued violentl,
yesterday evening and part of tn
night in the region of Montdldler. Not
withstanding repeated counter attack
the enemy was not able to eject tn
French from the villages which the
captured yesterday. The Frencl
troops, following up their success, tool
positions Of Monchel after valian
fighting.
"In front OF Plessier- de- -Royc thor,
has been violent lighting. An the Ger.
man attacks against this village brols'
before the indomitablo resistance oI
the French troops.
Statements obtained from prisoners
confirm reports that the losses suffered
by the Germans, without bringing
them success. are extremely heavy
The number OF corpscs found in the
Of Montdidier and near Plesh-
er-de Roye Eiso confirms this state
mcnt.
Hold Firm North Of Montdidier.
ITO the north Of Montdidier Franco
British troops continue vigorously TO
hold the Germans on the line along
he Avro river and In front Of Neu-
lille Sire Bernard, MczicreH. Marcel
ave and Hamel.
Certain columns OF German infan
ry and conveys reported on the road
,ctween Ihon and Ia Fere were
rough; under the fire Of our long
anEe artillery and dispersed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29

The weather Fair and cooler to-
night and Saturday with probably light
frost tonight
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
Hold Firm North Of Montdidier.
Cooler, Says Billy 'PosSum.

Now Easter comes
with bonnctE gay,
that's once poor man
must pay and pay F:
such irony that All
Fools day should
follow Faster. Hut
since old Adam Was
n youth. I think the
prinR has brought.
forsooth. n willing
ness 90 pHy. IN truth.
along bout Easter.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
DEATH RESULTS FROM
AVIATION ACCIDENT 7

Washington. March s9.-Dcath ~
fl,rf Marcus 4 Jordan. of 'hv
United states army two days after an
airplane accident 500 italy in whlch
he was Injured. was reported TODAY in
a cabiegrnm 90 his brother lldrl'rrr
y. Jordan. here He vas native ot
Arizona
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-03-29
Gen. Pershing Calls on Gen. Foch at Headquar.
ters, Offering Americans for Employment
in Struggle Now in Progress.
Brilliant Strategist and Hero of the Marne May
BE Placed in Supreme Command on the
Western Front.

Paris March 20. - Gen. Pershing called on
Gen. Foch at headquarters yesterday, according
to Information, and placed at his disposal the
whole resources of the American army for EN-
plOyment in the battle now in progress.
The Adair County news., 1918-09-18
relatives and friends. Mrs. Schade is
very popular in Columbia.

very popular in Columbia.
Miss leila Pelley left for Barbour
Vile last week where she will teach
in the Graded School there. She was
accom- panied "a far as Hustonvile nv
her mother who visited relatives in
Liucoln and Casey counties.
Mr.. George Montgomery who was
called to Camp Taylor last week for
bmit, d service was ordered back to
Columbia 10 serve as clerk for the TO-
cal board of selective draft. The posi-
tion is nice one and MIR. Montgom-
cry is to be congratulated
J. NJ. Campbell a prominent bust
ness man of Little Rock Ark and an
old resident of Columbia was called by
wire to Columbia last week on account
of the serious illness ofhis wife who is
the mother, of Mrs. r. R. Moss. At
this time Mrs Campbell is reported
in better condition
Paul Hughes who has won eminence
as journalist on the big dailies of ST.
Louis, has gone by way of good pro-
motion to the United Press Associa-
ton, and is located in offices in the
Tribune Building in Chicago Mr.,
Hughes is a son of Mr. e. H. Hughes.
President of the First National Bank.
Shreve Davis, Ralph Garrett, Jno.
D. Lowe, Paul Blair and Chelcie Bar
ger left Saturday to enter State Uni
versity as student draftees of Uncle
Sam. Several Other Adair County
boys of the 18 to 81 call are availiDg
themselves of Governments offer OF
free educational and military train
ing.
o. V. Cheatham, Bakerton, KY,
was in town last week. Mr.. Cheat
ham has sold his fine farm, on Cum
beriand river, in Cumberland county
and expects to come to Adair county
near Columbia, to make his future
residence Mr.. Cheatham is an up
to-date farmer and first class citizen
We welcome him to our county
The Adair County news., 1918-09-18
Markets

Louisville, Sept. 2.-Cattle-Prime
export steers s15.OO@l6. 75;heavy ship.
ing 100. 1900; light s11@13: heiferS So Ga
11.5O; fat cows S8.@11.50;medium ST GU
g. so; cutters Sc. SCOT; Gamers s6@6. So
bulls s7(99. so; feeders S80l1:50; stock
ers 81 to $40 % choice mich COWS
s9O(0lO5; medium s65@9O; common
S40(065.
Caives-Receipts 431 head. The mar
ket ruled steady. Best yeals sl5(016 90
medium 11@l5. 00c; common 7@1lc
Hogs-Receipts 52,223 head Prices
ruled higher. The best hogs
800 lbs up $40; 165 to 800 $40 90
pigs SIT 50, roughs SIT IS; down.
Sheep and Lambs Receipts, 81 head
no changes were noted in prices; best
sheep S1O.75 OIL, bucks 81. 80 down; best
lambs s15t@16; seconds S11(612 90 Culls
Sc 7.
q Butter-Country 3O(03lc Id
Eggs-Fresh, case count not sold
candled 39c to 40c
The Adair County news., 1918-09-18
Personals.
]. w. Flowers, Fred Hill and par
ty went to State Fair last week.

]. w. Flowers, Fred Hill and par
ty went to State Fair last week.
W. E. Noe and Col. Ely, Young
spent the week end in Louisville.
Mr.. T. Q. Dudgeon. Louisville, visit
ed his uncle, Geo. E. Wilson, here last
waek.
]. o. Russell visited Louisville and
took in the the State Fair last Friday
and Saturday.
Messrs. Golan Butler, Ed and Char
lie Hood and Everett Cundiff attended
the State Fair.
Mrs. Gordon Cheatham who has
been visiting in Cumberland county
returned home Sunday.
Misses Mable Hindman and Pearl
Bradshaw attended the State Fair and
also visited Camp Taylor, last week.
VIM. Ellis, who was seriously injured
pulling hedge short time ago, is able
to be out and around town -CiSue, LII
Sam Lewis went to Louisville and
Indianapolis last week. MIR. Lewis
visited his son, Alvin, in Camp Ben
jamln Harrison.
Misses Minnie Ingram and Latitia
Paul left last Saturday morning fol
Falmouth, Pendleton, Co, where they
will engage in teaching.
W. S. Feese, Supt of Printing fol
the Firestone Fire Co, returned tc
Akron, O., this week after visit tt
his relatives and old home in Adair.
r. K. Young left for his estate neal
West Point, Miss, this week. Mr.
Young goes to get ready %for moving
his family to their Southern home
some time the fall.
Dr.-SfE Grant who has been IL
Panama City for many years Hactis
ing his profession of Dentistry il visit
ing for several days in the home sf hi
uncle DR. James Triplett.
Judge Rollln Hurt left for Frank
fort on Monday to resume his dutie:
for the Fall and Winter terms of the
State Appellate Court The Judge
looks much benefited by his rest il
the country.
DIR. w. ]. Flowers left Monday fo1
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, under govern
ment call for service as first Lieute
nant Surgeon. DR.. Flowers family
will occupy rooms during the winte
in the home of Mrs. G. W. Staples
Mrs. Z. W. Schade who spent TIT
summer with her husband in New
Port News Va, has returned to Co
lumbia to continue her visit will
The Adair County news., 1918-09-18

With the American Army in
Lorraine, Sept. Is (by A. -
Gen. Pershing's troops continued
their steady advance against the
St. Mihiel salient throughout the
night, They reached and even
passed the detectives set for
them. Prisoners continue to
pour in.
The Americans pushed ahead
all along the trout except at one
point. They were met with less
resistance than they had expect
ed.
The Germans made only one
counter attack in an attempt to
stem the on-rushing tide Of
Americans.