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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
SHELL HITS PARIS HOSPITAL.
Two Nurses and One Babe Killed by
Carnan Iono. Ranoe Gun

Paris. April IA shell fired by the
German long range cannon yesterday
struck founding asylum in the Rue
la de Chaise ton the southern out
skirts OF Paris. In the hospital were
thirty women With now horn hzahies.
One nurse, one maternity nurse and
one baby were killed.
Another shell struck an open air
bowling alley and killed a man and a
boy and wounded ten others.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
Tha weather.

Iowa-Fair tonight and Saturday
except probably unsettled in west por-
ton Saturday; not much change in
temperature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
Austrian. Max. rhru.ts.

viena. via London, April 11.--Wcst
of Lake Garda and In the valley OF the
Brenta there were successful opera
tions by thrusting troops. says the
statement from Austria -Hun9Arian
headquarters today on operations in
Italy. & 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
Charles of Austria Repud-
iates Words Uttered
One Year Ago.
DENIES STATEMENT
MADE IN WRITING
Seeks to Assure Kaiser He Did Not
Tell France He Recognized Right Of
Claims to Alsace. Lorraine and in
Diplomatic Language Calls Premier
Clemenceau Lia-Germans Warned
Of Defeat Atho Victorious at Arms.

Emperor Charles Of Austria
Hungary in letter written~a year
ago and which he directed should
be given to the French govern
ment, declared that frances claim
to AIsaee- Lorraine was justified.
and that Belgium and Serbia
should be re-estabIished. Prince
SiStus Of Romrhcn, the recipient,
was asked to sound London and
Paris on the emperor's attitude
with a view to beginning peace
parleys. The Austrian emperor in
letter to Emperor William denies
that he informed French gov
ernment that the French claim to
Alsace- Lorraine, was Just.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

On the front between Loisne and the
Lave river German attacks were re-
pulsed The statement follows:
Severe AMI continuous fighting took
place last nigh. in the Eeighborhood Of
Mereville and Neufberquin, in both of
which localities the enemy is contin-
uing his pressure. Merevllle was cap
tured by the enemy during the night
Attacks by the en-: my yesterday
near Ploegsteert succeeded after heavy
fighting in pressing .ur troops back to
the neighborhood of Neuve Eglise to
new positions,
"On the remainder of the northern
battle front the situation Is substan-
TALLY unchanged. A part Of our po-
sitions into which the enemy forced
his way north Of Featubert was re-
gained by counter attack. On the
front between Loisne and the Lave
river ard to the north hostile attacks
have been repulsed. Fighting is con-
tinuing on the whole front north of
LaBassee canal as far as Hollebeke."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
STRATEGY uNRevEALEp.
Berlin Press Claims to BE in Dark as
to Military Qbieetives.

Amsterdam, April 12.-The strategy
of sthe German supreme army COM
mand. still is unrevealed, says the
Koelnische Volkszeitung and will be
recognizable only in the course Of
further operations.
The paper discounts the Extremely
foolish idea which may crop up that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
Artillery Fighting on French Front.

Rrthtery Fl9htih9 on frencn ffont.
Paris, April 12.-Heavy artillery
fighting occurred last night near Han
gard Santerre, on the front north
Of Montdidier, the war office an
nounces. The statement follows:
The artillery battle became rather
violent during the night in the region
OF Hangard- en- Santerre.
French patrols developed activity
in the sector between Noyon and Can
ny-Sur- Matz. The French took a
number of prisoners.
Spirited bombardments were car
ried on in the region Of the Disc canal
and the forest of Parroy. The French
successfully raided the German lines
rear Chernizy, north Of the Ailette and
west Of Butte de Mesnil, bringing back
prisoners"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

London. April 12.-Attacking yes
terday in the neighborhood of Ploeg-
steert the Germans pressed back the
British to near Neuve Eglise, 1t is an
i1ounced officially.
Last night the Germans captured
sMereville. Heavy fighting is continu-
ing In the neighborhood of 'Mereville
and Neufbarauin.
On the remainder of. the northern
battle front there is little change.
North of Festubert the British re-
gained ground by a counter attack.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16

holp them out OF difficulty Thei,
officers arc out to win tho war by fair
means or foul. and the foul seems
moro to their nature than the fair.
We got our objective during tho
stunt which brought mo my wounds.
and on tho way back / had an oppor-
tunity OF witnessing how our mon man.
age to get through their terrible task.
When I was creeping back. scoking
what shelter I could from tho bullets
and shells which were still flying, I
was hailed by voices yelling at me to
have care. I looked around and saw
party of HiEhlandcrs lying deep In
n sheli-holo. waiting q Iittlo TIL tho
iron hail abated. somewhat. There's
a pill-box down there" they said. point
ing TO tho left: "wero out for II. Look
QUIT"
My word, they wore tho hardy and
CHEEKY boys. How long they had been
thcro don't know, but they were wait
ing wit a grim sort Of optimism for
their opportunity.
IT came all right.
From shell-holo to sheil-hole they
crcpt, slowly. but surely, workinB
around to outnank that informal fort.
1t must have been q tedious, heart.
breaking business. / say nothing Of
tho dangor-thst was too obvious.
But patiently biding their time. they
gradually reached the spot they want
cd, and then, when tho moment came,
they were down on that pill-box In a
swarm. Within few minutes there
was one tooth less in HindcnburE's
jaws.
had opportunity Of examining sev-
ernl of these pill-boxes. ard one thing
particularly took my fancy about their
construction.
They were OF all shapes and Sizes
round. oval. square and all the rest Of
II.
But noticed that at the side point
Ing TO our lines the walls were OF
tremendous thickness-siS to eight tert
In some cases--with aperturcs for the
machine guns. or, sometimes. no aper-
lures at all except back door through
which they could run the guns. WI ri
them into position at the sidh OF tho
building. and then run them back again
when our shells became too attentive.
But the point that struck mo was
that, at the rear, the walls were com
pRrativcIy thin, tho idea obviously be-
inG THAT II we took one OF them and
commenced to utilize II TO repel coua-
terattacks, Fritz's guns would have Il
fairly oasy job in cracking It up.
Hes sly chan. Fritz. isn't heo
11e knows what he Is doing all the
time. but our boys are getting the bet
ter OF him. Even his pill-box defense
IS going the way Of his other defenses.
Eut there's something better than
that to add. Our boys are not cn'y
getting the better OF him in fighting,
but they are easily retaining the I'M
per hand in morale The German pr.s-
oncrs are bound TO be respondent and
secdy- lookinE-that goes without say-
ing-but. apart from comparisons our
boys are the checriest and most hone
fuI lot You ever saw. Through mud and
rain they're forging ahead.
Nothing dauuts them. They 20 ND to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
Real Help
For Tired Feet

a busy day and on your feet most
OF the time-a long, tircsone trip or
hike In the country--new shoes to
break in-all these mean tired feet.
Soothe and rest them by applying
few drops OF Absorhine. Jr. Or, il YOU
arc very tired and your feet burn, ache
or swell. soak them in a solution of
Absorbine. Jr., and water. Relief Will
be prompt and lasting.
You will like tho feel" OF this clean,
fragrant and antiseptlc linimcnt II
penetratcs quickly, leaves no greasy
residue, and Is intensely refreshinE
Only a few drops needed 20 do tho
work. as -tbsorhine. Jr.. is highly con-
centrated
You will find dozens OF uses for Abb
sorbine, Jr.. ms n dependa BILE flrst-aid
remedy and regular toilet adjunct; TO
reduce infamnatory conditions
sprains. wrenches. painful. swollen
veins; to allay pain anywhere; to spray
the throat IL sore or infected TO heal
cuts. bruises, decorations and sores.
Absorbine, Jr., SIPS bottle at drug
gists or postpaid Liberal trial bottle
mailed for 16c in stamps
w. T.. YOUNG. T. D. f.
279 Temple ST.. Springfield. Mass
-(Ady)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
WELDON BE-!
People Notice It. Drive Them OF
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

a pimpIy face will not enbarrass you
much longer if you get package of Or.
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should
begin to clear after you have taken tie
tablets few nights.
Cleanse the blood the bowels and the ify.r
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sue.
cessful substitute for calonel; there's never
any sickness or pain after taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do tn
which calomel does, and Just az effectively,
hut their notion 10 gentle and safe instead
of sevcTs end irritating.
No one wEo takes Olive Tablets IL
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste"
q bad breath, q dull Iistless, mo gooi"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pinply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
a purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil; you will know them
by their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa.
tients afflicted with liver and boHeI
complaints, ard Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
Take one or two nightly for a week
See how much better you feel and look
10c and Csc per box. All druggists.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
RICHMOND TIMEsDIsPATCH: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1e 1918

from Hun infantrymen-thesc we only
saw In tho shape of prisonors-but
from Hun bullets and shells. These
were flying pretty thick ut times, but
we had just to risk 1t and GO on with
our duties.
It's curious. though. how familiarlzcd
You become with the worst possible
conditions.
Whom you think about It, going out
and tending the wounded under hail
of bullets seems u hopeless, IL not IN
impossible task. but once you get over
and get started all thought OF risk and
danger vnnishes.
You become SO enGrosscd in your
work that you Pay no moro attention
TO bullets than IL they were flies.
After oil. what can you do?
You're probably just ms safe at the
spot YOU are in as II you shifted to
another. for YOU never know where
the missiles are going to land. So
you just go ahead and chance it. as
the saying is.
And besides, you've so much to do
that you oven forget all about your
chances"
Well, we forged ahead all right, and
things wcre going pretty well for Us
when, all Of a sudden. disaster came.
One Of my chums got knocked ont.
and went to his assistance.
We were we'll into tho danger xone
by this time. bullets flying around
everywhere and all the rear OF battle
around.
1t was no good. figured. getting him
INTO Il shell-hole. for these places wcro
hiied with water. You might get In
only TO drown.
So 1 bandagcd him UP as hest 7
could, and no sooner had finished my
task and saw him being carried away
TO safety then-whizz! A bullet had
cot me on the leg, and I dropped
nice predicament,
Once again thought Of a shall
hole. but it would have been ioh
crawling to one: and ms l say, 1t might,
De hlled with water. and n worse place
Tor NE even than the open. So sal
there and performed nrst aid on NV
self
Thcn-what next. think youo
NO sooner had ] tied up my log
wound than-wfiEz! once again. An
other bullet had cone and caught mo
right In the arm.
y second sooner and would MOI,
nave been able 10 nnish the bandasinu
W my leg. You'd have thought some
German snipcr had been Watching ana
had been good enough to wait until I
sot one Job done before he gaye me-
another TO attend TO-
but don't think: II was tust ths
'uok' or misfortune. of war. whichever
way you care to look at il.
mat was the end OF my duties 70,
the day-and for some time TO come
INDIVIDUAL GERMANS ARE
NOT WITHOUT KINDNESS
never came across any OF the Ger
man stretcher- bearers at work. but
they often helped our wounded. In
iact' we hadn't to ask them
They arc always very willing to give
hand at the job. and on many occ,-
sions came forward voluntarily and Of
fered their services.
That's all to Fritz's credit; but what
STANDS to his personal credit as a SOL
der does not minimize in the least tn,
guilt of his superiors IN playing such
tricks rs ] have described In the II I'd
Cross episode. That's ono thing about
the Huns we can't get away with-,he
mean. dishonorable manner in which
they take advantage OF everything 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
Munt Hasten Corn SHIPMENT.

"->@iiiNd io.N' January l5.-Pri-
GRITTY orders have Disseminated aGains.
corn 10 such extent that d large part
OF the nations bumper crop OF 1917 ia
threatened with serious deterioration
1t not destruction. Director-Gencral Nc
Adoo was told to-day by Representa-
tive Mccormick. OF Illinois, who, backed
by letter from Food Administrator
Hoover urged immediate appointment
Of railroad executive experienced In
handling corn shipments TO devote all
his tins TO the movement Of the crop.
Mr.. McAdoo took the matter under ad =
visement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
plan to Extend Tim. s,,,,,

WASHINGTON. January l5.-War
time curtailmcnt OF retail deliveries
which has been put into effect in rnany
cities, was explained to-day to Repre
sentattvcs cast Of the Mississippi by the
Commercial Economy Board in prem
aration for extension OF the reste,o.
tions throughout tho country. to release
man powor for war work. Prospects
OF another early call of draft mon to
tho colors caused the board to hurry
ite plans so that operation OF the draft
will not seriously handicap handling
necessities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
BLEACH YOUR
DARK SKIN

Have Soft, Fair, Clear. nright Skin.
Use Black md White. Sent by mnil.
nc. Agents Make IN Easy Living.
lust try Black and White Ointment
(for white or colored folks). Apply as
directed on label. to face, neck. arms
or hands. Tt Is very pleasant to tho
skin and has the effect of bleaching
dark. sallow or hlotchy skin. cleaning
the skin OF risings bumps, pimplcS,
blacEheads, tan or freck les-giving
you clear. soft, bright complexion,
making you the envy OF everybody
Sold on II money-back guarantee. only
25c (stamps or coin) sent by mail.
FREE.
IF you send 81 for four boxes OF
Black and White Ointment. a &c cake
OF Black and White Soap included free.
Agents make an easy living repre-
scnting us. Apply for territory and
specinl deal. Address Plough Chemical
Co, Dept. So. Memphis. Tenn. Write
now-to-da y--whilc You think about
u. Black and White may BIO obtained
At most drug stores-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
Yes! Everybody
Takes Cascarets
Only 10 cents! Harmless
cathartic for sluggish
liver and bowels

Feel bully. Cheer up! Take Casca-
rc;s TO liven your liver and clean the
bowels and stop headaches, biliousness
bad breath, coated tongue, sallowness,
sour stomach and gases. Tonight take
Cascarcts and enjoy the incest, gentle It
liver and bowel cleansing you ever ex-
pcricnccd. Wake up feeling grand
EHeryoody's doing it, Cascarets hes.
laxative for children. They gladly take
TINS pleasant candy cathartic because
II never Gripcs or sickens like other
thiniss.--&dv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
MISUNDERSTANDING.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch)
WOODSTOCK, VA. January i5--
John Morgan. OF I:iyerton. and Mrs
Amanda Mabel Dobbie. Of Orange, "
j.. were married in the Methods,
Church by Rev. J. Il. Jacobs, assisted
by Rev. n. s. Taylor. Of the Episcopal
Church. Mr.. Morgan Is proprietor Of
the Riverton Duck Farm. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan will be at home At Riyerton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
street Accident. Numne, ao.,s,

NEW YORK. January l5.-Po!ice sta
tistics show 26.I45 persons suffered II!
street accidents during the past year.
an increase OF i,6s1 over the previous
year OF the number hurt 2.29J were
children under six years old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
FOUR VESSELS LOST

nonts brought Prom Great Lakes to
Atlantic seabeard Arc
Wrecked In storm.
F." hSHiNGTON. January 15.-Four
'esseis or tho Shipping Board fleet be-
ing brought from tho Great I,akos to
inc atlantic seaooaed. wcre lost In ter
rmo st. Lawrence storms. It was an
nouheed tonight by tho Shipping Board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16

tho trenches AZ If on review. Troops
who can do thnt. and night afterwaid s
rs they fight, are bound to win through.
(To be continued.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
Iocn( Rainfall.

Rainfall last twenty-four hours. Trace
EXCESS in rainfall since March l.. 200
Excess in rainfall since January /. 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
Locnl Temperature.

IiUCUI KChptFAtuFts
IL noon temperatures. .......... As
II. n. temperature. .............. AZ
Maximum temperature to S +. M. 46
Minimum temperature to L. M. 80
Mean temperature Observation-Disclosures. 40
Normal temperature ............ So
Exccss in temperature. ........... z
Deficiency in temperature since
March l ........ 1875
uary .:............ 17s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
The Weather
(Furnlhhed by Q. s. weather Durenu.l

Forecnsti virEinla
Fair Wednesday
colder southeaHt por-
ton; Thursday fi,ir.
North Carolina
Fair w c d n c q d . y,
probably rain or
snow west and rain
enst portion mt ntHht
or Thursday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
Local Observations Mt p.
CONDITIONS IN IMPORTANT CITIES.

Temperaturc. 50; humidity. AZ; wind.
direction. southwest; wind, velocity. II
miles; weather, clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-16
LOOKING AFTER WOUNDED
UNDER HAIL oxS mr., IT.,

Our special difficulties began when
'he boys went over, and we had 20
follow them up.
For bit it was quite safe, or COM
ParatiVely safe. behind the creepin G.
ai-protectinG barraEe. but the further
We penetrated into the mo mans lanI'
before us and the nearer we got TO the
pHi-box zone the less we could count
on being safe from molcstation while
AT our work. ! don't mean molestatinn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
GOOD HOU Sc KEEPING
BY Horn tia ran,l.
THE HOME WORKSHOP.

m G essence of home life Is found III thai
domestic center the kitchen Whether
tins room be large enough 10 serve n Z
winter living room as Whittier describes
- beautifully in Snow Bound or a SIX
weight apartment house box, our feeling
toward il is the same II j. the center OF
household interest
Modern appliances make kitchen work
more interesting than il could have been
III the poets day. though ali the family
does not have 50 large part in the stirring
life OF the work room. In days OF open
frcplace>, there were fewer accessories IN
proportion TO work accomplished, than
today There was the hanging cauldron,
the cast-ron sauce pan. he spit and jack,
and few utensils 50 heavy and awkward
10 lift and handle that only collector
views them today with anything like re
| spcct-
The modern houSekecper buys few
of the hest utensils OF aluminium. double
plate tin, porcelain and earthcnwAre but
with even her most thoughtful care the
number grows until her cupboard room Is
completely consumed No kitchen VIII
hold ali the new devices Offered for the
hcme workshop. nor would amy woman
want them all but for each kitchen to
have its proper share, contributes 10 the
comfort of the great American home
When YOU consider your kitchen as a
workshop, YOU have the proper view Of
the room If ii j. not planned convlently
you can do much to make 1t modern by
careful arrangement of the furniture in it.
LAgh; j. the first thing to consider in re-
lat ion 10 this room The stove the work
fable, the sink all need to be placed III full
daylight. and II Is safe To say that two
thirds of the kitchens Of the land have
only one window n them
There are 100000 farm kitchens ia
this country where laundry. dining. sew
ing and hands aud face-washng and -
dozen other honelv duties are performed
daily These rooms are light and airy a.
u usual thing but the space between the
pantry, the stove, the sink and the work
table is often appalling. 4 pedomcter
showed that a woman working in a large
kitchen and livingrOom combined travelled
over five miles Il day attending to the
kitchen routine. Ali this can bc remedied
ii YOU give your attention to the proper
arrangement Of the interior of the room
Ventilation can be secured BY covering
transom with cloth and opening q
window from the top A sink can be IN
stalled by handy man if plumber is
not to be had Hot water at all hours is
not difficult to have if you invest III an oil
burning water heater Quite as important
as the few items | have touched upon. is
the height Of the table, sink and stove.
Always to be STOPPING or reaching up is
most firing; and to raise or lower the
stove or table or sink. is always feasible.
Comfort applied to kitchen work and
workers results III the greatest saving Of
time labor and health.
Miss Grauel will be glad to answer,
either in her column Or personally in
quiriries regarding food conservation.
recipes and the like. For personal replies
a three-cent stamp must be enclosed
Tomorrow Homemade Butter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
LITTLE BENNY S NOTEBOOK
By Lee Pape.

Tins aftirnoon me and ckiuny Martin
and sid Hunt and Leroy Shooster was
standing on the corner and Skinny
Martin sed G. look whose up there look
ing IN the candy store window
Meening Sam Cross standing up there
bv himself like q persin trying to make
Up their mind wat kind they wunt to
buv. and | sed, tell You lets wat lets
don't veil to hifn OF envthing till he comes
out. because il We do he mite not 90 in
And We all ducbed erround tie corner
and peeked GROUND al Sam Cross, and
sam kepp on standing there looking at the
diffrent kinds IN the window aS il he
diGent know weather he knew wat kind
ne wunted or not, Leroy Shooster saving.
q, maybe hes got a nickel. you get a lot
III there for nickel
Maybe hes got dime YOU get twice
as mech for q dime, sed sid Hunt
Hes taking heck of a long vile to 20 in
If hes going ] sed. and skinny Martin
sed After he goes in, lets us 20 up and
stand outside Of the store is if we was Jest
standing there. Wich after long vile
sam Cross went in. and Ine and Skinny
and Sid and Leroy Shooater quick went
UP and stood outside with IMPRESSIONS on
our faces as if We dident ixpeck tQ see env-
DOdN IN paftlchitr come out. ami alter
another long vile sed, Hes taking heck
of d long vile TO come out if hes coming
G, he must have about quarter, taking
all this time, sed Leroy Shooster And
we waited another long vile and then we
looked throo the window and we couldn't
see cnybody, and We went In. skinny
Martin saying to the lady Would YOU
please tell us il 4 boy with glasses came in
heer?
w yes he came ii quite little vile
ago and bawt some candy and asked me as
Il speshil favor # lie couldent 90 out the
back way for Ii short cut sed the lady
q, and did you lecye him. | sed and
she sed, oerteny. Wy not2 Nich we dident
tell her Wy not, and We all went out agen,
skinny Martin saying. Aw heck he must
of saw us down there
Nich he must of