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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
URGES CATTLE RAISING
TO CUT OFT NIDDLEMEN

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Jan. Estate
Commissioner of Foods and Markets
Porter announced to the State Breed
ers' Association that so far as pos
sible the department is going to elimi-
nate the middlemen and get the food
from producer dierctly to cons umer.
He urged cattle raisers to form asso-
Citations, erect their own slaughter
houses and send the butchered beef
t. market rather than livestock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
GRADUATIO NEXERCISES.

The graduating exercises of the
Nurses Training school of the Ameri-
Gus Hospital will take place Wednes-
day evening at eight o'clock, in the
Carnegie Library The graduates are
Mrs. Bethil McEarchern, Miss Emma
Allen and Miss Lavada Pittman.
The program to be rendered on the
occasion Of the exercises follows:
internationally Alexis D. Kend-
rick, pastor First Baptist church
Piano Solo, Quartet from RigoIet-
to" Cverdi-Spindler) - Miss Madre
Rodgers.
Address-Dr. d. B. Mayes.
Delivery of Diplomas-Mrs. c. c.
Hawkins. president Hospital associa-
ton.
Creole Love Song" (Moncrief)-,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Ansley.
Delivery of Pins-Dr. w. s. Prather
Love The Peddler" edward Ger
man)-Miss Blanche Snider.
Benediction-Dr. Leroy Henderson.
pastor Presbyterian church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
u. A. r. TO RESTORE
VILLAGE OF PILLOL0Y.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Backed by
practically every woman in the United
States, the war relief service commit
tee of the D. A has subscribed $780,
600 for the restoration of the village
OF Pilloloy, Picardie, it was announc-
Ell today.
War service missionaries issued
by the committee show that practically
every woman stands ready to can,
cook, preserve, knit, and make sur
gical bandages as a part of her war
service. The QUESTIONABLE also
shows that the women are willing
to collect and CT oil Diaper. old rub
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
LMERIGUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR THEATRE.

Monday.
Paramount Sessue HayakaWa, in
The Call OF The East" Five acts.
Tuesday.
World Picture. Madge Evans in
The Corner Grocery" five acts. and
Hearst-Pathe News
Wednesday.
Triangle Picture Winifred Allen in
THE Man Halter" five acts, and Their
Husband" Triangle Comedy.
Thursday.
Paramount. Billie Burke In Arms
and The Girl" five acts.
Friday.
Blue Ribbon. Harry Morey and Cor
rhine Griffith, in who Gees There"
five acts, and Chapter 2, who 81 Num-
Der one?"
Saturday.
Triangle. Irene Hunt, in THE
Stainless Barrier FIVE acts, and
Somebody's Wife" Triangle comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
HARDEY-DICUS.

Americas friends have received the
following announcement:
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Harley an
nonnce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Lena Pearl, to Mr.. Clarence How
ard Dicus, on Saturday, January the
fifth, nineteen hundred and eighteen
303 Euclin avenue, Poplar Bluff, Mis-
souri," Miss Hardey is pleasantly re
membered in Americas by. scores OF
friends, she having been connected
during two years with the musical
faculty of the schools here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
YOUNG NATIONS CLUB.

Mrs. r. o. Marshall will entertain
the Young Matrons' club tomorrow
afternoon at three o'clock at her home
on Harold evenue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
PARTY FOR MRS GLOVER.

Mrs. Will Green Turpin will enter
tain tomorrow afternoon at an auction
party, complimenting Mrs. Carr
Glover, recent bride.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
RED CROSS RIDGE.

The Red Criss Bridge club will meet
with Mrs J. A. Hixon on Friday af-
ternoon at three o'clock. Members
who cannot attend are requested to
notify their hostess as early as pos
sible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15

Der and old tin cans to help defra.
the exposes of the war relief service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. L. L. McCleskey was hostess
to the Tuesday Bridge club this af-
ternoon at her home on Harold av-
enue The house was attractsvely dec
GRATED and the top score prize was a
pair of silk hose. Those present
were Mrs j. A. Hixon, Mrs R. E. Nc
Nulty, Mrs. Dudley Gatewood, Mrs
George Adams, Mrs. R. G. Christian
Mrs. Edgar Ship, Mrs Ernest Sta
than, Mrs. w G. Turpin, Mrs. John
Council, Mrs. H. 0. Jones, Mrs. S. c.
Clegg, Mrs. Franc Mangum, and Miss
Mary Hunter, of Quitman.
DINNER PARTY.
Mr. and Mrs E. J. Eldridge will en-
tcrtain at dinner tomorrow evening,
hOnoring Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Eldridge
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15
SEWING CIRCLE.

The Sewing Circle of Calvary
Church Guild will meet tomorrow
"wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
with Mrs. ]. F. Mathis, on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-15

and Mr.. James Hurt, who have arriv-
ed from Cecilton, Md, on a visit to
their relatives in the city
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
WILL DECORATE GRAVES OF VETERANS
List of Heroic Dead Who Will Be Honored in Their Final Resting Places on Memorial Day-Sedgwiek Post Has Lost Six Members in Year By Death
C1-~s7z.-=

Six veterans of the Civil war, mena- hers of Sedgwiek Pest, No. 1. c. A: R., have answered the last roll call in the nast year and will have their graves decorated on Memorial day, while there are four ether new graves of soldiers in the local cemeteries which are added to the ist te be dee- erated this year.
 The sedgwielz Rest men whose deaths have occurred are the follow ing with the cemeteries in which they are buried; George R. Sanders, selz diers' lot, Yantic cemetery; Stephen B. Meech, Yantie cemeterF; Rev. George ", Huntington. Ysatie eenae- tery; Benjamin F. Pendleton, Yantie cemetery; Russell Brown, JeEett City cemetery: James A. Harvey. New Lenaen eemetery.
 Other new graves of soldiers, not members of the post. to be decorated are the folloTing: Joseph Wright, buried Sept. 8, 1917. and Oliver H. Raad, buried Sept. g. 1917, in Sol diers' lot, Yantie cemetery John D. Benson, Yantie cemetery; and Uriah S. Baton. ManleWeed cemetery.
 Below IS given the list of soldiers graves in cemeteries in this vicinity which are looked after as to markers and decorations by sedgWiek post, No. l. 6. A. R. There is also appended the list of those who died .en the bat tlefeld or eeeupy an unknown grave and for whom the soldiers manument is erected and in whose homer it is dec afated.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
NORWICH CASES IN
 U. s. DISTRICT COURT
Fines Are Imposed For Violations of
 Federal Liquer Laws.

In the U. S. district court at Hart ford on Tuesday, several of the cases before Judge Edwin s. Thomas were from this section of the state
 Don't you know we're at Earfi What are you trying to do, help the kaiser?" were two questions Judge Thomas asked each of tive New Lon don men brought before him on the charge of selling liqueF to sailors. Thomas Golden was sentenced to tEo months in jail; William TebiH and Michael Moylan received like sen tenee0.
 Samuel Zatone, who sold liquor to sailors at Norwich, was fined Se5 and costs. For the same offsnse Thomas DByer of Norwich was fined s2e and costs.
 Bruno Sacheas of willimaatie, who sold haueF to sailors. received a fine of $26 and costs,
 Eva Parks. who pleaded guilty to conducting disorderly house at New London, received a fifteen days jail sentence, to date from May Il.
 Charles Meherg. charged with pro- curing liauer at Norwich for sailors in uniform. was fined s25 and costs.
 Noble Bruette, for the same effense in Norwich. was given fine of s25 and costs.
 Thomas Mara, a sailor, pleaded not guilty to selling liauer to soldiers in Norwich, but changed his niea to guilty He was given two days in jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
SURPRISE PARTY
Given at Trading Cove For Frank A
 5autter of U. s. Navy.

Fwenty-s friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs John Connolly at Trading GoKe on Monday evening for a surprise party on aIr, and Mrs. Connolly and their heHeFed guest, Frank A. SautteF of the U. $. S. c. No. 2S0. which is stationed at Anna polls, Md. Games were played and Miss Nellie Connolly gave a piano se- lection. The eolors for the deeera tiens were red, white and blue and white flowers.
 Mrs. Connolly. assisted by Mrs Whltmafsh, served refreshments.
 Mr. santter leaves this "Wednesday noon for Annapolis. Md, after a ten day furleugh with his father of My CTS avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
GOV. HoLcoMB VISITS
 SToRRS FARM CAMP
Where Boys Are in Training to Work
 For Agricultural Results

Governor Holcomb visited on Tues day the training camp at the state agricultural college at Storrs where boys between the ages of IS and 21 are fitting themselves for farm ser- vice as enrolled members of the Unit ed States Boys Working Reserves. The day was observed as Governors $ Day and an inspection of the camp was made by the governor, Chairman Richard Al. BisselI, Joseph ". Alsep snd Justice gsetge otg as5 w. MheseF aa a 9s the and Gel Louis E. Cheney, chairman of tine executive committee. |. $. Boys Working Reserve, and the Rev. Arthur Howe, chair enrolment officer of the reserve for Connecticut.
 Especial pride was displayed by the boys over a Red Cross fund of sSo.o4 contributed by ninety-thfee boys,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
RATTALIAN DRILL BY
 STATE. GUARD COMPANIES
Held on Chelsea Parade With Major
 John A. Hagbers Commanding.

The two local companies of State guard helda battalion drill on Chelsea jor John A, Hagberg in ommand. The companies marched to the parade and return.
 The tive local companies will go to Steaipgtan on Sunday, June 2 to par tieipate in the Fegimentai field day to ha held on the estate of Charles P. Williams. The local companies will make the trip by automobile and cars for some have already heez secured, but there is a few ears lacking, and if anyone owning 9 machine would do= nate the use of it on Sunday they would be eenferring 2 great favor on the guard.
 The guard will report at the armory on Sunday morning at 7,50 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
TAFTVILLE
Alexander J, Barber Writes Fron,
 France-Other Village News.

Miss Dora Breault has received the following letter from her uncle, Alex ander J. Barber, who is nov in France with the American Expeditionary Forces;
 April 25, 1913.
 Dear Dera:-I take pleasure in writing you a few lines just to- let you lnoW that I am we'll and hope you are the same. I hope yeu will forgive the delay in writing to yeu as I have heen pretty busy and have kept putting it off from day to day. I suppose you know that we have been fighting. I thank the Lerd that have been spared. I have been through some awful experiences ard at times didn't expert to see another day. Don't forget either mysalf CT my brother Jim in your prayers, Dora, for we need them. I haven't had 3, chance to write to father and I wish you would give him the news. We have an awful lot of rain here but We have to put up with it. Well. Dora, I haven't much mere news te tell you so will close. hoping to hear from you in the near future. l am as ever
 Your Uncle.
 PRIV. ALEXANDER J. BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
eRllIlRtin.
Norwich, Weanssday, May g, 1918. {
THE WEATHER.


 There is a minor depression over southern New England. Tempera lures remain high. The weather will be partly cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday in the Att lantie states. It will be cooler We'd nesday in the middle Atlantic states and southern New England. Winds for Wednesday and Thursday: Merth Atlantic: Moderate north winds with clearing weather. Middle Atlantiel Moderate nerth- west and north winds with showers Wednesday, fair Thursday.
 Forecast. Southern New England: Partly cloudy and somewhat cooler iWednes- day; Thursday faiE
 Observations in s,orwieh. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the baremetrle changes Tuesday,:
 Ther. Bar. a. Al .....',.....,.... 6p 3d.e2 Iz III. .','', ,.',s...',... Sz 2u.vp 6 ?. m. .... ............ S4 30.00 Highest s2. leEest go,
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Showers. Tuesdays weather: Fair, much warmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Bupdiek. Perry Budding ngton. ". H geRh ell, Joseph Fuller, Benj. l.. Fuller, Wallace
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Al Zager, who has been connected with the Norwich weelen mills and is going to a new position in New York, was given farewell party on Tues at the WauFegaH house. The party included Eugene KFuska1 of Pelham Bay. Y, Y. Leo Krenig. Richard L. TasHaat and Clifford North
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
TOwn of MontYille.
Rezrah,

MoHEGAN CEMETERY. Thorpe, Alexander
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Sergeant Thomas Driseell of Camp BeyeRs, Mass, has been transferred to Baltimore, Md, where he has been assigned te a school of instruction in automobile work. During the trans fer period he was permitted to spend g few hours at his home on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
HARD WORK FOR wa,rEN

It is question if women doing mems work deserve particular sympathy, for it is doubtful If there is any work that is harder than everyday homework. Overw'eFk tells on the kidneys and and feels older than the actual years
 Mrs. A. C. Wells, R, R. ,. Rocky Mount, N. C., writes: T cannot praise Foley Kidney Pills enough for the wonderful for g short while The Lee & 6saead
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Hung May Basket.

Tine Sunday school class in the vef- sailles M. E. church taught by Miss Trina Krumheltz hung 3 May basket for their teacher at her home in VeF- sailles. The basket was filled with eandy and other good things. The boys were caught and Miss Kruna- heltz acted as hostess during the re- mainder af the eveHing, Refreshments were served and the party broke up at late hour after g most eRieyable evening, William Eeifert is president and John Krumheitz secretary of the class.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. George w. WhittIssey.

Tuesday afternoon at 2.se the fu- neral of Emma Blackmar, widow of George ". Whittiesey, was held from he rlate home eR Slater avenue. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. Rev. Arthur VarIey een- dueted the services. There were many handsome floral offerings. Burial was in Yantic cemetery where Rev. MF. VarleY read short service at the grave.
 Undertaken Charles A. Gager, Jr,, had charge of the funeral arrange ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
MAPLEwooD CEMETERY
k Hickory Street esmetery'

Soldiers Graves in Qther Towns,
 The soldiers: gFayes to be cared for in other towns in this vicinity are cared for by the seleetmen of the towns in W:ieh the graves are located. The list follows
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Predictions for Tuesday: Showers.
 Tuesdays weather: Fair, mucf KarHer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Posteffee Hours,

Memorial Day being 9, legal holiday cial hours. The office will be open from 6.50 a. m. to s. from Ii to 19,30, and from to in the evening,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Reeeverina After Operation,

Oliver R, Porteianee, who under went an operation for appendicitis last Thursday at the RaekHs hospital, is RregFessiHg well towards recovery and is now being visited by q number of his friends whe are reieieed at the favorable develepments in his case
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
NEWS WASH NECKWEAR

and up-totheinute designs and colorngs. We feature particularly the popular 'Depark line which includes broad showing of fancy designs well the regular staple patterns-price range 25c to $100 All strictly fast color.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
READY FOR PARADE
 ON MEMORIAL DAY
tins Will Start st asa p, n, From
 Buckingham MemeriaI,

Chief Marshal Charles ". Gale has apnainted the hour of 2::S2 p. m. on Thursday as the time for the Me melial Day parade to start from the Buckingham Memorial on Main street. Rev. A, r. Purkiss Is to be the speak CT at the exercises at the Chelsea pa rade.
 The line will form south and west of Buckingham Memorial and in front of \. Y. N. H. & II, R. R. station and move over this fine of march: Through Main and Washington streets to Chfl. sea Parade, returning through Broad way to Union Square and dismiss.
 Vehicles will park on the west side f the cnrb Ysna sse set fs5 and Saes sn aa s side Of Broadway, right wheel at the curb facing north.
 The following will be tie parade formation;
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Town of Franklin.
Town of Bozrah,

AbelL Jared 4. Miner, Alfred gemstock, Alfred J.Niles,; John C6msteek, Edwin JPeckham. Wm. F. Clark, Wm I. sparks, Chas. H. Hough. Jelln H. Taylor, John L. Irving, Wm. Wright, Geo ". Johnson, Abel
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Tuesday evening a fine large flag pole was set in place iR front of St. Mary's Feetery on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
CARD oF THANKs

We desire to thank all fyten&s and neighbors who in so many FsYs helped to tighten our hearts ia the bereave- ment of our beloved husband : and ever be cherished by the family. MRS. WILLIAM MOTT AND FAAGHF.
 Norwich, eoRR., May 25. 1878.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

KING-NEvES-In New London, May 27, 1918. by Rev. J. Romeyn Dan forth, Joseph c. King and Laura A. Neves. both of New London
 STECEWTCZ = RONDOMANSKI - In New London, May 9. 1918 by Rev. Father Czarkowski. Edmund P, Stecewicz of Norwieh and Wanda Rondomanski of Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

A large dog was struck and killed bE an auto on Lower North Main street late Tuesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

There was a good number of local people at the circus at the Fsirgreund Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Cookinu Schoo, Postponed.

The regular meeting of the cooking seIeai which Is held every "Wednesday night has been postponed and will be held Friday night this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
GREENEYILLE
Months Mind Mass For Miss Annie
 Shuqrpe-Personals and Notes.

Tuesday morning in St, Mary's church a months mind mass for the late Miss Annie Shugrue was sung. The rector of the church, Rev, J. H. Fsit5z maurice. was the eelehfant of the mass. There was 3 geed attendance of relatives and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Police Pi2toon

Polce Pi2toan
 Capt. D. J. FWoomey Chief Marshal. Col. Charles ". Gale
 and Aides
 Tubbs' Military Band Majer John A. Hagberg and Staff Co. K, Connecticut State Guard. Cart
 Charles 4. Hagberg ce. I, conneetieut State Guard Capt
 GresxeEeF Ely Boy Scouts of America. Harry L. Pc terson. Scout Commissioner TieFney Cadets. Capt. Alfred Clark Spanish War Veterans, Capt. E. Frant
 Skinner
 Italian Band Sons of Veterans. Cant. Charles s
 Burke Sedgwicll Post, No. l, c, A. E., OrriT
 M. Price, CeHamsndeT.
 Citizens Eofps
 Town and City Officials The city and town officials will re. view the parade from their carriages in front of the WauEegan House, re, porting at the common council cham. her at } o'clock for that purpose. The order of exercises at the menu ment on Chelsea Parade will be a! follows Commanders address,
 Orrin M. Price. Prayer,
 Rev. E. George Riddle. Selection, Hear My Prayer,
 Band. Reading of Memorial day orders,
 A. 0. Fairbanks. Song, Star Spangled Banner,
 Hugh Kinder. Reading of obituary record,
 Commander o. M, Price. Gettysburg address,
 George Albert Keppler. Decorating monument, Past Post Commander J. H. George. Response by acting chaplain, Rev. E. George Riddle, B. D. Memorial day address,
 Rev. A. F. Purkiss. America.
 At the conclusion of the parade tn, veterans will be served lunch at tn Memorial by the members of th, Sedgwiek Wemen's Relief Corps. Don't give your candid spiniea to E,.s- ,v-lA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Personals and Notes.

Miss Catherine LaF'end of North Main street is visiting friends in Will iimanfic,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
At Christ Church Memorial Day.

In accordance with the presidents proclamation. there will be services at Christ Episcopal church Memorial day morning at 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
DIED

sHFFgsHLPs gsis dssergs giEssssalsg E alsgsE: . as:ss ass
 59 years. FARRELI-IR Hartford, May E, 1918.
 Katy, widow ef Michael Farrell, aged
 CT years. GAZETTEER T!esIIl this slty, May gs, 1918,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

OLD FINGWELL CEMETERY. BFewn, Joseph R. Meshier. Eneeh Fargo, John Sherman, Rev. J. H
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Sun, Noon and ride..

Six hours after high water 1t is low Iide. Ehieh is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Given Farewell PartY.

Jewett City Cemetery. Brown, Russell Sullivan, Timothy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
NEWS STRAW HATS S2.OO

Our showing of Mems Straw Hats includes all the newest shapes in Stiff Hats. Sailors in fancy and plain saws at $2.Q0 to $500.
 Soft Straw Hats in mems and young men shapes st $2.O0 to $500.
 No matter which style Straw Hat you want, chances are that we can supply it and at fair price.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
Avery Cemetery, Preste

John l. Bromley, 1872 segt. H. H. GeFe, Ebenezer Avery, Clifford Caswell,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
BORN.
MARRIED.

COoLEY-In Elmviiie May 26, 1918, a
 son to Mf, and Mrs, Clarence Gseley.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

Don't give your candid spiniea to a friend unless you are tired of that friend.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29
n. l-l-7 -l771-l' 2 7ll-...77 ] : 70 '-7- = - - : : : = = ----

Mussell. Christian MeAiiisteF, Ronald Phillips, Henry T. Russell, Marcus H. Tucker, Joseph
 Spalding Luzerne
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-29

HAMILFeN AVENUE CEMETERY. BeHjamia, Jas. E, tlreARmaR, Nathan Rurdisk. stepheR KinasIey: Gee. ",
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-21
Interesting Old Egyptian Letters.
prints at 254(

Letter writing, fortunately, was
much practiced in ancient Egypt, and
there are quantities of letters between
persons Of all degrees of education
and written on all sorts of occasions.
We may read, for instance, the encour-
agement and good advice sent by pa
rents to absent sons, or may recognize
familiar types of character in~the an
swering illusions Of children to pa
rents-the spoilt boy who scolds his
father for having left him at home in
stead of taking him to the capital; the
well-conducted youth, who complacent-
ly assures his relatives that he is get
ting on very well, combining study
with recreation, and the prodigal son,
who writes to beg his mothers for
giveness and confesses that he has
brought himself to restitution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-21
THREAT OF DRIVE IS BLUFF
War Department Says Enemy Talk
Fails to Impress Yankees-Wait
for Allies Attack.

Washington, March 19-Germany's
threat Of Il great spring offensive on
the western front no longer impresses
American military men.
In its weekly review, issued on Mon
day, the war department records con-
clusion that the enemy, in spite Of his
last preparations, will not take the Of
fensive unless forced into it. This con-
firms the opinions many officers have
expressed for weeks in the face of Of
fetal forecasts to the contrary from
both sides of the Atlantic.
while hostile preparations for an
offensive in the west are not slacken-
Ing" the review says, "it is becoming
more evident that the enemy will
launch the offensive only if compelled
to do SO by the exigencies of the gen.
eral situation"