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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19
U.S.. ENGINEERSA ARE
GIVEN PRAISE BY
BRITISH GENERALS
Americans Were Among
Forces Which Stayed Rush
of First German Offensive.
Story of Mems HeroiSm

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 1S.-CBy the Associated
Press Reports from British COM
manders which have just been received
at American army headquarters give
the first definite information that Amer
lean engineering troops in large num-
bers were among the forces hastily as
sembIed from all branches of the serv-
ice by Major General Carey for his
improvised army which filled the gap
in the line made by the Germans at the
opening of their offensive last month
The American engineers were at WORK
constructing and operating field railways
and building bridges.
Three companies of an engineering
regiment were caught in the early bonn
bardment and ordered to fall back. To
one of the American companies which
had been consolidated with the British
royal engineers. was delegated the task
of guaranteeing the destruction of an
engineers dump which it had been de-
cided to abandon. This detachment de-
stroyed all the material, made a rapid
retreat. caught up with the larger group
and Immediately resumed work. laying
out trenches. These operations lasted
from March % to 81. AS the German
attack became more intense the engi-
neers were Joined by cooks, orderlies
and railway men as a part of General
Carey's forces. The commanding Off
Ger of an American regiment took charge
of an infantry sub-sector and directed
the operation of his troops for one week
until the emergency passed at that point.
To this officer General Rawlinson, com
ha Hrit oh in
that sector, sent the following letter:
The army commander wishes to re-
cord officially his appreciation of the
excellent work your regiment has done
in assisting the British army to resist
the enemy's powerful offensive during
the last ten days. l fully realize that
it has been largely due to your assist
ance that the enemy has been checked,
and ! rely on you to assist us still fur
Their during the few days which are stir
to come before ] shall be able to re-
lieve you in line
Il consider your work in the line
TO be greatly enhanced by the fact that
for six weeks previous to taking your
place in the front line your men had
been working at such high pressure,
erecting heavy bridges on the Somme.
My best congratulations and warm
thanks to all RAWLINSON."
When the BRITISH general II. L. Null
lers commanding a cavalry division,
received from his superior congrat ula-
lions and thanks for the work Of his
command in beating off the enemy he
forwarded the following letter to the
commander Of one OF the American en-
gineerins units:
LAS a United States engineering bat
TALON was fighting with the first cav
airy division in the line on March so
the army commanders congratulatory
applies to them equally with
the units Of the first cavalry division.
1t has been brought TO nay notice that
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19
HOWARD INVITES
HIS OPPONENTS TO
DEBATE WITH HIM
Wants to Meet Harris and
HardWiCk at Any Time or
Place Mutual Friends Might
Agree Upon

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 1S.-Con
gresham william Schley Howard, can
didate for senator, today challenged his
Messrs. Hardwick and Har'
ris, to meet him in joint debates. The
letter to Senator Hardwick follows:
Hon. Thomas w. Hardwick.
United States Senate.
Dear Sir: Probably il has been
called to your attention that / have
announced myself as a candidate for
the nited States senate, subject to
the primary in Georgia to be held in
September.
1t is my intention now to leave
for Georgia on the afternoon of
April S0th. And shortly thereafter
1 will make arrangements to speak
in every county j nthe state that it
is physically possible for me to
reach
As your record and my record are
practically the opposite of each
other upon all war legislation neces-
sary to properly prepare this coun-
try for the conflict, 1 desire to ask
that we make arrangements through
our mutual friends for joint debates
at such times and places and under
such rules as they may mutually
agree upon.
An early reply to this letter will
be appreciated by me,
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM SCHLEY HOWARD.
The letter to Mr.. Harris follows:
Hon. William j. Harris. Chair
man Federal Trade Commission,
Washington, ID. {.
MY Dear Sir: On August IA, 1917.
you announced publicly in the press
of Georgia that you would likely be
a candidate for the United States
senate Since that time l have read
with much interest your positive
announcement to the people of Geor-
gia.
As your campaign is predicated
upon your loyalty to and accom-
plshment for our country since t
has become involved in this war. il
is my desire to request of you thai
we arrange through our mutual
friends a series of joint debates, that
we may lay our records clearly be
fore the people of Georgia as to
which of US, as loyal democrats. is
entitled to the suffrage of the peo-
pie.
| leave for Georgia on the after
noon Of April 80 for the purpose of
entering upon vigorous campaign
and I shall be delighted to share
time with you at such places and
under such rules as our friends may
mutually agre upon.
Thanking you for an early reply 10
this communication, I am, very re-
spectfGlly,
WILLIAM SCHLEY HOWARD.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19
ARE HOLDING
OWN ON NORTH LINE.
SAYS HA|G'S REPORT
No Change on important Brit
iSh Front in Flanders Last
Night London Officially An
nOunCeS

OTTAWA, April 1S.-The French are
heavily in action on the northern battle
area, says a Reuter- dispatch from Lon
don today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19

NEW YORK. April IS Summary of
European Cables of the Day.)-The
French apparently are concentrating the
heaviest allied artillery fire since the
German drive started on a fifty-six mile
front extending from a point south OF
the Somme, east of Amiens, to the Disc
in the vicinity of Noyon --.....-
This bombardment covers every inch
of the German positions and reaches
for miles back of their lines. Prison
ers say that the cannonading has caused
heavy German casualties and has pre-
vented the enemy from digging in.
The points of the farthest German
penetration in Picardy are included in
this bombardment. 1t also includes the
greater part Of the southern leg of the
Hindenburg triangle in this region-be-
lieved by many military critics to rep
resent the most vulnerable part of the
German advance. The next few hours
are expected 10 reveal whether this can
nonading is preparatory to a major
counter offensive by the allies.
On the Flanders front, General Hang
claims to be holding his own His of
ficial report today said there was no
change on the British front last nightp
He reported the repulse of determin-
ed enemy assault against Mont KEN
mel from the direction of Wulverghelp
and the complete breakdown of a Ger
man attack in the BaiIleul sector TO
the southwest Of Mont Kemmel
General Haig also reported heavy ar
tillery fighting on the southern edge
of the Flanders salient and the repuIse
of local attacks there. He emphasized
the heavy German losses in the fighting
around Nippe wood and Wytschaete yes
terday.
The British withdrawal east of Ypres
on Tuesday is not clearly outlined. Ap-
parently General Haig moved his lines
back an average of about three miles.
1t would appear that they now run from
about Zillebeke, mile and a half east
and south Of Ypres. northvard to a
point just west OF Langemarck, which
Hindenburg claims to occupy.
The retirement must have necessitated
similar slight retreat by the Bel
gians whose lines, according to an of
ficial communique, join Haigs on the
Ypres-Thourout railway which runs
northwestward through IAngemarck.
The Belgian report said a German at
tack between this railway and LIE Blan-
kaert pond was repulsed This indi-
Gates an extension of the Flanders fight
ing to a point eight miles north of
Ypres and less than three miles south
Of DiXmude This city is less than
ten miles south of the point where the
west front touches the North sea.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19

the men under your command fought
most CALAMITY alongside the British
cavalry. I am most grateful to you and
the unit under your command for the
invaluable assistance you gave us on
March 80, 1918. Please convey nv
thanks and congratulations to all
ranks"
The reports of the gallant conduct CT
the Americans on the British front
caused General Pershing to send the
following letter to the engineering cons
mander:
THE commander in chief has noted
with great satisfaction the fine conduct
of the officers and men of your regi-
ment during the recent German often
sive, as testified by British army COM
manders-" s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-04-19
Oscar TOney Fined

Oscar Toney. convicted of aduIterat-
ing butter. Thursday was sentenced by
Federal judge William T. Newman to
pay fine Of 500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
CRITERION

Advance evidence that gave indica-
ton that The Geezer OF Berlin. -
given its first Washington showing at
the Criterion Theater, would prove
enc OF the best comedies OF the season
was fully substantiated yesterday by
the crowds that lined up to await ad-
mission.
The film is travesty on the re-
Gently seen The Kaiser. the Beast o.
Berlin" While The Kaiser" Dor
trayed truthfully the black life OF the
Prussian monarch. THE Geezer" at
tacks him with the aid of ridicule.
Scenes include occurrences in the
Kaiser's harem. the incident where the
Kaiser is kicked in his royal compart-
ment that where the young lieuten-
ant tells the "Geezer" to do himself
favor by shooting himself. and
many others. following in rapid sue
cession. The action abounds in
laugh provoking situations. and the
audiences were kept in high state
OF enjoyment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
SAVOY.

Those who seek for striking novel
ties in photoplay plots will find their
search adequately rewarded in ''Hei
Only Way" starring Norma Tai
madGe. shown at CrandaIrs j, Savoy
yesterday and continuing as the at
traction at that house today.
That it carries with it a surprise
ending is putting it mildly: for II
is doubtful IL the most skilled per-
son in foretelling the outcome OF the
average picture. would predict the
one that actually happens.
The story deals with a girl who
chooses the richer OF two admirers
as her husband, although not loving
him. in the belief that his riches
will bring her happeness Soon she
realizes that he is neglecting her for
another woman. Later he manufac-
lures evidence against her by means
of which he obtains a divorce, where
upon she plans a revenge that will
prove a fitting punishment to him.
1t is this revenge that leads up
to the strange terminating of the
story; to tell more, would spoil the
anticipation of the intending viewer
OF the picture. An adequate cast
supports Miss Talmadge, whose in
depreciation OF her somewhat diff
cult role Is really excellent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
BELASCO.

A typical Morosco cast appeared in
The walk-Ohsr at the Belasco
Theater last night. A typical Nor
CISCO team of dramatists was re-
sponsible for the play. And, per-
chance, q typical Morosco first night
audience viewed this altogether
naughty and brilliant play. THE
walk-Ofs" is not q play to which any
nice girl would take her doting
grandmother; It is too temperamental;
in spots-so torrid, in fact, that in
the last act Salome appeared minus
six Of her wells.
Frederic and Fanny Hatton are re-
sponsibIe for the play, even as they
fathered and mothered upstairs and
Down." another satire on society as
they see IL. In THE Walk-Ofs" they
have written another clever comedy
whose lines skate on thin verbal ice
whose persihage and Quips are-well,
delightfully."- risque; virtuously piquant,
and charmingly unconventional.
The play deals with the philander-
inzs of human beings who walked
orr without brains when the Creator
made them out of Jersey clay OF
plot there is fortunately little, but
the situations are cleverly Joined, and
the dialogue IS as brllllant As all
Hatton dialogue. And, what is best
of all, they have introduced one-no,
two characters, who ring true and
human, and form an acute contrast
TO the addle-brained, empty-headed set
in which they exist
Honors were evenly divided by the
four leading players, though Carroll
McComas, as Kathleen Rutherford,
the human sponge" who with her
brother lives on the charity OF her
social equals, and Edmond Lowe, as
winston, q Kentucky Petruchio, came
under the critical wire nose and nose,
q length ahead OF the others.
ssThe waIk-ohs," after it has been
reduced to normal size, will prove as
great a hit as Upstairs and Down"
Being q Morosco play, with a Morosco
cast 1t will undoubtedly score a
Aorosco success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
STRAND.

Tracing with spectacular forcefuI-
ness the course OF the German attempt
to sack the world-reverting TO the
death of the father OF the present
Kaiser to find the genesis OF the pres
ent war-and combining with histori-
cal fact a hctionaI story OF Immediate
and potent appeal to every American,
Ito He'll With the Kaiser" the ex-
ceptional photoplay feature Of the
weeks bill at Moore's Strand Theater.
yesterday moved crowds that packed
every available inch of the theater
from 3 o'clock until closing 10 fren-
Eied cheers OF approval.
Many of the scenes are narrowing,
but they are Immediately counter
acted by the introduction of others
that are sgreeably refreshing n their
spontaneous humor.
There has never been disclosed to
the Washington public a silent drama
dealing with the same subject that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
AVENUE GRAND.

The subtle art of David Ward Griffith
as creator OF photoplays that combine
the spectacular with strong heart in
terest Is well illustrated in The Great
Love-" shown at Craindalrs Avenue
Grand yesterday and continuing as the
attraction there today.
Although based on the great war. and
showing scenes actually photographed
in the trenches OF France, it does not
depend on this alone for its effect.
Rather its appeal hinges on the person
alities OF the individual stars and the
story'S love interest
The picture also introduces several
notables Of English nobility, including
the Queen-Mother, Alexandra. and Lady
Diana Manners. who posed especially
for this picture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
kNIcKERRocKER.

Admirers of Mae Marsh wall pro-
nounce her delightful in her pewest
picture, 'Money-Mad," first SHOWN at
CrsndaII's Knickerbocker yesterday
and being repeated today. She is
cast in the role of Elsie Dean, a
young girl, who is surrounded by
every comfort and luxury. and yet
notwithstanding is far from being
happy as a result of her distrust of
her stepfather. The estrangement is
futher complicated by the continued
presence in the household of a Hindu
mystic, who seeks to have = malign
influence over the parent
The element of mystery, which is
threaded throughout the pictured
narrative holds the spectator inter
ested. Miss Marsh renders a vivid
and thoroughly human Interpretation
OF her role. Several favorites are
well cast in her support, among them
being Alec E. Francis, Macy Harlan,
John Sainpolis, Rod la ROGUE. Cor
rine Baker. and Florida Kingsley.
The Jature picture was supple
mented by the showing OF the --latest
issue Of The Allies War Review"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
GARDEN.

The spectacle of q gentleman-thief
restoring harmony to a house Of
discord-which he had entered to
roland making a fast friend of the
small son of the man and woman IA
whose lives distrust and marital in
felicity had supplanted love, forms
the source of dramatic power exert
cd over an audience by Boston
Blackie's Little Pal" the chief photo
play attraction at Moore's Garden
Theater the first three days OF this
week.
In this subject Bert LytelL a new
Metro star, offers a characterization
Of the polished yeggman that finds
= close second in the estimation of
the spectator in the flawless imper-
sonation OF the unhappy wife con-
tributed by Rhea Mitchell, one OF
the screens most accomplished lead
ing women.
The photography is OF an extreme
ly high order and the direction such
as to preserve all OF the dramatic
worth of a silent drama that abounds
in splendid touches. The audience
n to a degree permitted to be its
own playwright by virtue of a final
scene which leaves IL for the specta-
tor to decide whether Blackie kept
the Jewels belonging to the woman
whose happiness he had salvaged be
whether he returned them TO their
rightful owner that he might there
by be enabled to continue a strong
friendship for the little man who had
given his first predatory plans seri-
Gus pause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09

One Of the most interesting films Of
the season is "The Source" a story
OF viriIe men, staged in the great for
ests. and featuring Wallace Reid, at
the Columbia wallace Reid gets
back TO his old lighting form in The
Source" And, of course, with Reid
as the hero there must be roman
tic touch to the scenario
The star Is seen as down-and-out
who is gathered in by shanghai
gang and sent into the lumber camps.
There his admiration for Svea, the
daughter OF the boss, brings about
his reform. and he is soon the head
man of the camp. There Is timely
patriotic turn to the story through
the introduction of the alien enemies
working to stop the sulphite pulp in
dustry through disrupting the lumber
supply at its source, but Wallace
Reid, when he hears that they have
cut on the water power, does not
write to the Secret Service about it
He calls up his gang and blazes his
way to the lever that releases the
spring floods to the waiting mills
2 An exceptional company surrounds
Wallace Reid, including Raymond
Hatton, Theodore Roberts, Ann Little,
the girl in the case; Gustav Won Seyf-
fertititz, James Cruz and Charles
Ogle-
The usual supplemental films are on
the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
CASINO.

THE Topsy TurVy Girls" who are
at the Casino Theater all this week.
is another burlesque show which won
WaShingtonians over when last night,
for the first time, they made their
appearance.
The comedians and the thirty-six
girls furnished the audience much
amusement and were clapped back
again and again by the onIookers,
who were delighted with the Broad
way song hits and the real 1918 jokes
cracked"
The costumes are OF the latest style.
the kind 10 be seen in the best Of
burlesous shows, and thu scenery IL
new.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
CRANDALL'S.

Sauce for the Goose" shown al
CrandalTs yesterday and continuing
as the attraction there today and to-
morrow, belongs to that type of pleas
ing film-farce-comedy with which
Constance TaImadge has been recent
ly identified and the Interpretation OF
which has been responsible for her
wide following
that arose when a wife found herself
becoming gradually estranged from
her husband, a budding young author,
whose head was turned by the full
some praises OF an adventures many
years his elder. Believing in the
truth OF the old adage, sauce for the
goose is sauce for the gander." the
wife proceeds to put into action a
plan that involves a mild Irritation
with former sweetheart
APOLLO.
Her Only Way" yesterdays chief
film attraction at CrandalPs Apollo,
provides a decided departure in the
way of plot and situation from the
average photoplay of its type. Its
ending is unique. bringing a surprise
that is altogether unsupported, and
the intending viewer of the picture
should time his arrival SO that he will
not see it backward"
Norma Talmadge is pictured in the
chief role, that of a girl who. beloved
by two men, marries the richer and
soon finds herself neglected for an
other woman. When her husband,
through manufactured evidence
against her. obtains a divorce, she
proceeds to map out an unique form
OF revenge which leads to the sur
prise ending before mentioned and
carries with it a thrill of unusual
proportions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
What Theaters Offer This Week

has approached "To He'll With the
Kaiser" in quality of photography
or adroit combination of episodes that
are purely imaginary with others
that have been duly authenticated.
The orchestral accompaniment ar
ranged and interpreted under the d.
rection of Mr.. Breeskin is one that
adds to the fascination of a film spec
tRcle that would be q success with
out establishment of any kind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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but in many cases the defects arc inn
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09

None of these Blankets are
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inches
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-09
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