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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
TANKS WIN BATTLE.
CAPTURE IMPORTANT POSITION.
TEOTONS HAD HONEY.COMB.
ED WITH MACHINE
GUNS.
Dig Ar'ored tractors Walk Through
Defenses and Capture Many Prison
ers.

British Front in France and Rel.
GUM, Aug. 20.-(By the Assoc;a+ef
Press).-British' tanks scored anotbe,
triumph in the capture of importan
German positions yesterday mornin,
In the neighborhood of the Ypres
foeicapelle road north of st. Julien
1t was tank show almost from star
10 nnish. and the infantry in this
case played the part of the super.
numeraries in support of the LEADING
actors, while large numbers of tn.
enemy troops added a final melodra.
matte touch ty surrendering abiectl,
or neeing In terror as the "heav,
leads numbered on to the stage an(
reached for their shooting irons"
AS recorded in the official commu
nication. the British captured German
defenses along a mile front TO a dent,
Of 500 yards.
Among the strongholds occupied
were the famous Triangle. Hibau anf
Cockcroft farms. the sites of ex.
ceedingly strong concrete and stee'
machine gun redoubts that menace6
the infantry advance.
1t was dawn when the tanks lined
up and waited for the signal to 20
over the top. The British artiller,
observing no less of chivalry to thu
tanks than to the infantry in tho
past poured a preliminary stream o,
shells into the German lines, ther
dropped barrage ahead of the iror
monitors, which started forward
looking for all the world like greal
dragons that had rolled out from on,
OF Hans Anderson conceptions into
the gray morning light that sliroud
ed this battlefield in the cockpit o.
Europe.
Rehind them came the infantry
ready to do the cleaning up Of tn,
remaining enemy. But there was lit
tie for the infantry to do except as
semble and care for the prisoners al
the tanks proceeded. There wa
hard fighting at several positions
such as the three redoubts mention
ed. but it was always brief.
The tanks wheeled into position
and turned heavy fire on the forti
fications and the Gemans were kille,
or else they surrendered. The enem,
casualties were heavy. Great mum
bers Of Germans were seen fleeini
terror-stricken az the tanks appeared
In the distance and a considerabl,
number threw down their arms ant
surrendered without Offering resist
ance.
The tanks cleared the whole terri
tory desired and then trundled bacl
home.
They suffered no damage and tn,
casualties for the operation totallet
fifteen. This has been the most strik
ing incident Of the latest fightin,
along this front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
FIGHTING GREAT BATTLE.
ITALIANS AND AUSTRIANS AT
DEADLY GRIPS.
Italians Cross IsOnzO River and Take
1900 Prisoners After Fierce Bat

Rome. Aug. 20.-The Italians in
their offensive on the Isonzo, front
begun yesterday have crossed the
Isonzo river and already have taken
$500 prisoners, 1t was officially an
nounced by the war department to-
day.
Guns and many machines have
been captured by the Italians and
the Austrians have suffered serious
losses. The infantry battle continues
vigorously.
The statement follows:
"A battle Is proceeding on the Ju.
liam Alps front. Yesterday morning
after a bombardment Of "a hours
during which our artillery shelled
the enemy positions with ever-in.
creasing intensity masses of our in.
fantry commenced the advance to.
ward their detectives. To the north
Of Isonzo (seven miles north OF
Gorizia), after having brilliantly
overcome technical difficulties an6
the resistance of the enemy numer.
Gus pontoons were thrown across thu
Isonzo. and our troops passed over
to the left bank of the river.
From PLAYA to the sea, after hav.
ing crossed the first line of the enc.
my. which had been destroyed com.
pletely. our troops brought pressure
to bear upon him. Resisting strongl,
and being supported by considerably
artillery and a large number of ma.
chine guns. the enemy offered des
perate resistance"
Commenting on the new Italiar
advance the press says that it, like
the British attack in Flanders, will
be of service II 1t demonstrates how
the people and armies of the alliet
countries feel toward the prematur,
peace proposals of Pope Benedict. Il
iS said Austria apparently realizes tn,
gravity Of the situation. as announce
ment Is made that Emperor Charlie.
Is soon to visit the AustroIItaliar
front. presumably to encourage hi.
troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
DRAFT RULES UNCLAIMED.

No Modification of Regulations Re-
spccting Exemption on Account OF
Marriage.
Washington. Aug. Elf there is
to be notifications regarding the
marriage basis for draft exemption,
1t is known only to the president,
who has sole authority to alter the
war departments ruling. The war
department is continuing on the ba-
sis of dependency rather than on the
mere condition Of marriage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
PROTEST NOT EFFECTIVE.
VAR DEPARTMENT CONVINCED
THAT IT Is NECESSARY TO
SEND NEGRO TROOPS
SOUTH
Objection by SOuthcrners to Placing
Negro Troops i'm Southern Camps
With White Troops Will Not Cause
Change Of Plan.

Washington, Aug. 20.-Apparently
there is nothing that Governor Man
aing and the members of the South
Carolina delegation in congress who
will meet with him here tomorrow
AN do to prevent negro soldiers from
going to Southern military camps
The war department is said to be
irmly fixed in its conviction that this
step is necessary and the only thing
20 be done.
The question also of preventing
.roops from Puerto Rico to go South
will be discussed. but like the first
natter it is doubtful if the war de.
partment will change it's plans.
On this subject the Washington
Times today says:
Notwithstanding protests from
'ome of the Southern States, the war
department. has decided that all units
II negro troops attached to National
Iuard organizations shall accompany
those organizations to the divisional
cantonments where they are to be
trained for service in Europe. Most
of these cantonments are in the South.
rhat decision was reached after long
md careful consideration, it is said,
on the general theory that an army.
being raised to spread the principles
OF democracy throughout the world,
IAN not sanction racial or class dis
tinctions.
I'm accordance with this policy, the
newly organized negro regiment of
The New York National Guard, now
in camp at Fishkill, N. Y, has been
ordered to accompany the other units
OF that organization to the canton
ment at Spartanburg, and the First
Separate Battalion Of the District Ma
tional Guard will encamp with the
other units Of the District guards al
| Admission, Ala. Similar action has
been taken with respect to the negro
units in the National Guard of the
States Of Ohio. Illinois, Indiana and
| Maryland"
1t is said that Admission is also pro-
testing vigorously.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

spokane, Aug. 21.-Advices from
various parts of Washington, Idaho,
oregon and Montana failed to show
one instance where Industrial Work
ers of the World obeyed the order
to strike yesterday. Last nights re-
ports from st. Johns, Washington,
saying that eighty struck there is de-
MED. u
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

Washington, Aug. 21.-President
Wilson cancelled the regular cabi-
net meeting today to give time to
consider the coal situation. He is
about to appoint a coal administra-
tor. but has not selected the man
for the place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
ROBBED THE PRINTERS.
Federal Trade Commission Finds
That Price of Paper is Excessive.

Washington, Aug. 21.-The ad-
vance in prices Of book paper last
year was excessive and unwarranted.
the federal trade commission has re-
ported and proceedings were ordered
against certain practices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

business, stood at the side of the
road with a shotgun and told you
that you could not pass along this
road. because he was an enemy OF
the man with whom you wanted 10
conduct your relations.
What would have been the result :?
Knowing you as I do. I know you
would have said to him: I have a
right to use this road, and you have
no right to stop me. and I am going
to arm myself and protect my rights
and II you interfere with me we will
shoot this thing OUT ttr
THAT is rather crude. illustra-
tion. but that Is exactly what we had
told Germany. and we are farming
ourselves and we are going to shoot
1t out. and when we get through the
shooting you may rest assured that
Germany won't block any more roads
war Is a terrible thing. None Of
us wanted to get into It. opposed 1t
as long as there was a chance for us
to avoid 1t honorably. The cost in
men and money. the broken hearts
the bloodshed. the suffering of those
at home who do not have to 60, is
appalling. could not but shudder
and sigh when cast my vote as
did.
This war was brought home to me
two years ago. when the only broth
er ! had. realizing earlier than we
have realized the ruthlessness of
these German tyrants. went to Eng.
iand to do his bit to stop them in
their murderous course. He today
Hills soldiers grave on the battle
'elds of France. out I do not feel
that his work was in vain. only
wish that he could have lived to
nave served his own country in this
time OF stress. hope you wi. pardon
this personal allusion. I merely men,
ton 1t to show to you how we'll !
knew the suffering that this war
would bring to our people.
Your ancestors and mine fought
Tor the liberty which you and 1 now
enjoy. Your ancestors and mine by
their blood and treasure established
government that has ever since held
the respect of the world. Will you
stand quietly by and let n brutal
gang Of murderers take your liberty
away from you. kick you around like
football. and make you the laugh
ing stock OF the civilized world?
Il know you will not You are not
pred that way. If thought you
would 1 would resign my seat in
congress tomorrow. because would
think 1t was a disgrace to represent
you.
Some people are making state
ments criticizing the administration
Tor declaring state of war. Some
people are criticzing congress for It's
action. They have n right to theil
opinion as to whether or not we
should defend our national honor.
but that Is past history.
The congress Of the United
states has decided to defend KA nat
ional honor. There is no looking
back now. We are I'm this war and
any man who does anything to hinder
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
TAX ON WAR PROFITS.
Senate FavOrs Higher Rate of Taxa.
ton ON Excess Profits.

Washington, Aug. 21.-sentiment
an the senate favoring higher taxa
ton rates on war profits already
strong is apparently gaining strength.
Senators who were absent are coming
to Washington, on telegraphic notice
from leaders, to vote on disputed
sections Of the war tax bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
THE PRICE OF VICTORY.
British Had Twenty-eight Hundred
Killed This Week,

London, Aug. 21.-Britsh casual
ties reported for the week ending
today were fourteen thousand, two
hundred and forty three, and of
these twenty-eight hundred were
killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

washington, Aug. 21.-Gov. IAN
ming Of South Carolina, accom- ii
by the South Carolina senators and
congressman protested to the war
department against training negro
soldiers in South Carolina. The pro-
test was also particularly against
Porto Ricans. He urged that the
Porto Ricans be trained in Cuba. 9th
er Southern senators felt that the
negro training camps could be con-
Quoted without friction. Some sym.
pathzed with the Carolinians, while
others believed the South to be the
best place to train the negroes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
WOULD CONSCRIPT WEALTH.

Senator LaFOllette Presents Minority
Plan to Finance Committee.
washington, Aug. 21.-The con-
scription of wealth to pay war bills
was urged by Senator IaFollette i'm
presenting the minority plans to the
finance committee for higher t1xa-
ton of war profits and incomes. He
suggested raising the war tax bill to
more than three and a-haif billion by
such increases and the elimination
OF consumption taxes. He predicted
bread lines in the principal United
States cities this winter, unless the
government checked high living
prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
HOOK WORM IN ARMY.
A Number Of Recruits Found to
Have Disease.

Washington, Aug. 21.-The dis
covery of hookworm among forty
seven out of seventy-five militia re-
cruits resulted in the public health
authorities recommending prompt ex-
animation Of all recruits Particular
ly those from the South. One recruit
that the officer suspected of shirk-
ing was found to have the disease.
Doctors state that the prevalence Of
the disease In the army would un-
doubtedly result i'm soldiers being un-
justly punished for offenses due to
remediable conditions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

continued We would have to declare
= state Of war.
k while all these murders were be.
lng perpetrated our secret services
men had Of course been trying te
keep up with Germany and find ou,
their real intentionS. At this juno
ture II developed. not by guess. but
by direct written testimony. that
Germany had made a proposition to
Japan and to Mexico to invade our
country. murder our citizens and take
our property. They had even gone
20 far a. to promise Mexico the States
Of Texas. California and New Mexico
In case Germany. with the assistance
OF japan and Mexico. could conquer
us.
Have you ever heard of a more
dastardly attempt to stab US in the
Dackf Here was Germany protesting
to bs our friend and at the same
time trying to employ other nations
TO make war upon US. Even then af-
ter knowing these facts, the presi-
dent gave Germany an opportunity
to explain. He went q great deal
further than would have gone and
o great deal further than the patrio-
tic citisens Of Union county would
nave gone In order to avoid this war.
South Carolina has never sought q
connict. but no man can tell me truth.
FULLY that South Carolina ever wen,
10 far AZ to allow her most sacred
rights to be invaded without rising IN
TO defend them. These matters which
! have told you about are wha,
forced ~ into tho war.
Il do not want you to overlook thu
tact that this country has never do.
o'ared war on Germany. We have
not declared war on Germany. Your
congress has not declared war on
Germany. We have declared that a
state OF war existed between Ger.
many and the United States. II did
not take senator's and members O,
the house to come to this conclusion
ANY man that had two grains q,
sense knows that when our citizens
are being murdered and our property
DESTROYED a state Of war did exist
and therefore 1t makes me tired s,ck
and disguised when people 20 over
this country stating that your rem.
resentatives should not have taker
he action which they did.
The proposition is simply tb,..
Under the law any neutral nation IS
entitled to the use of the high
seas. Citizens Of the United States
nave as much right to travel them
AZ you have to travel the roads IN
front Of your homes or the streets ,r
your city. Germany has never been
able to deny that this is the law IN
the case.
When. however. we sought to Use
the right given US under internationa,
law Germany said to US there are
certain streets and highways that you
can not use. even though you have the
right to use them. because you are
engaging In commerce with our enc
mics.
lets get the proposition down to
= plain case: Suppose any OF you had
business with one Of your neighbors,
and suppose in order to transac ct this
business you wished to use the public
road. when there was no question as
to your right to use. and suppose
some man. who d'd not like your
neighbor with whom you were doing
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25
ENDORSES POPE's PLAN.
German Chancellor Will Announce
That Peace Proposal is Sympa.
theticaIly Received.

Copenhagen, Aug. 21.-At a meet
ing of the main committee of the
reichstag, called today, the chancell-
or is expected to declare that the
Pope's peace note is, in general ac-
cord with Germany's peace over
lures Of December, 1916, and there
fore are sympatheticaly received in
Germany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

IGERAGANs sACRIFTCE MEN RECK.
I LESSLY TRYING TO REGAIN
GROUND.
French and British Hold Fast TO Cap
tured Positions. Inflicting Great
Losses and Taking German Prison
eon .-' tfu

. The Germans ara making desper-
ate. but futile attempts to regain the
ground on three fronts where they
have been driven back by the French
and English recently. They violently
attacked In the verdun section last
night after the French had gained
important positions during the day.
but the French held the new po-
sitions firmly. and administered heavy
losses on the Germans. The number
Of prisoners taken by the French ex-
ceeds five thousand.
The Germans also attacked on the
Aisne front. but we're repulsed with
loss. Paris reports.
The Teutons also delivered three
unsuccessful thrusts against the Brit
ism northwest Of st. Quentin. They
employed name throwers in these at
tacks. .t.t
The continued success Of the great
Italian oftsnsive is reflected In re-
port saying that, tan thousand Aus
trian prisonsrs have been taken. 4,
Heavy fighting continues on the
southern Rumanian front. The Rus
so -Rumanians are being forced back
but they offer stiff resistance.
The Germans are active ON the
northern Russian front with artillery,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-25

Rome. Aug. 21.--In reporting that
the Austrian lines IRE bending back
ward and giving way. the Italian Of
hcial statement is worded in terms
Of confidence seldom heard during
the war. 1t says the Italians are
pressing forward to success. and de-
velopments OF far reaching import
ance may follow quickly.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
MILITARY DRAFT
ENROLMENT
High School Pupils Sing and Cheer
While Young Men Register
Day Passes Off Quietly

Young men of Putnam between the
ages of 81 and 81 years to the number
of 647 stepped manfully forward, Tues
day, at their country's call and regis
tered for the military draft. During
the morning the pupils of the high
school marched through the business
section TO the registration room carry
ing numerous American flags. They
sang number of patriotic songs, sa-
luted the flag and cheered the men
who were doing their patriotic duty.
The day passed off quietly. Mayor
McGarry, as captain of the home
guard, reported In the morning and
was in reach all day If the guards SER
vices were required but there was no
disorder of any kind.
When the registration began there
were twenty-five in waiting and there
was steady stream all day long. The
mill men rendered assistance by al
lowing their help to leave few at a
time and register. This saved rush
during the noon hour and in the even
ing.
The number of registrations falls
about 100 short of the estimate before
the enrolment but 1t Is not thought
that many refused to come forward
Those who claimed exemption for the
most part claimed Ii on account of
having dependents. Over halt the
total NUM- Der had been registered be.
| fore o'clock.
Town Clerk David Flagg was in
charge of the registration assisted by
Thomas p. Ryan, Hermon q. Carver,
George Potvin, Leon 7. Wilson, Whit
man Danielson, l.. IL. Fuller, Miss
Gladys Gagne and others.
Killingly reported an enrolment OF
707, Thompson 4l0, Woodstock 81,
Eastford rs, and Pomfret 1873.
Next will come the draft and then
| will come service.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
Fratsrnal Orders Buying Bonds

Some iraternal organizations have
already voted to subscribe for Liberty
Bonds and others are contemplating
doing so.
Putnam Lodge of Elks Tuesday
nigh voted to purchase Sl000.woTth OF
bonds.
AT its meeting Thursday night Put
nam Aerie of Eagles voted to buy $500
worth. The local organization acted
upon word from the Grand Aerie urg-
ing every member to do his part as an
Eagle, a man, and citizen. The or
ganization is pledged to subscribe
81 100000, to urge every member to
register for service and to give support
to officers having charge of enrolment,
to unite in serving the government in
its prosecution of a successful war, and
to tighten the burdens of those engag.
ed therein.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
AUTO TURNS OVER
Boys Leg Fractured. Mother Has
Sprained Ankle and Bruises
Accident Happened Near Foundry Thurs.
day Night

David, aged 4, and his mother, Mrs.
Isadore Spiegalman, are at the Day
kimhall hospital, the former with a
b roken right leg and the latter with a
sprained right ankle, bruises and pos
sible internal injuries, as the result of
an automobile, In which they were
riding, turning turtle when IL caught
in the trolley track ON Mechanics
street, Thursday evening.
The Ford touring car was owned
and driven by Philip Zaltas of Elm
street. In the car were Mr.. and Mrs.
Zaltas, their daughter Sadie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isadore Spiegalman and their son
David.
The party was on Its way from Me-
GAINESVILLE TO Putnam. When turn
ing the corner of Mechanics street the
front wheels of the auto caught in the
car track and the machine tipped over
DIR. Perry was called and attended to
the injured and ordered the removal OF
Mrs. Spiegalman and her son TO the
hospital. The others were not serious
ly injured.
Mr.. Zaltas is a butcher and Mr..
Spiegalman is tailor for Charles Seder.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
pdum District Needs Hundred thousand More To Meet What E.
rey Dollar Invested Liberty Bond An Investment Democracy
The World Its Eyes On You

have your property taken from you?
We know you had. The way to do ii
Is to support the government by buy
ing bond, as many bonds as you can.
1t is being reported that German
newspapers are telling the German
people that the United States Liberty
Loan is going TO be lgigsntic failure.
That the American people are not be
hind their government. Nothing would
so please Germany as that it should
fail. But it will not fail. Ifevery in
dividual does what is expected of him
before June 10Th the loan will be such
an overwhelming success that 1t will
be in itself great victory. The more
1t Is oversubscribed the greater will be
its effect. Make its effect greater by
doing your individual duty. BUY A
LIBERTY BOND.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-06-08
To Organize Ladies Of Isabella

Miss Bernice Gahan of Putnam and
Miss Yvonne Dion, president of the
Girls club, Grosvenordale, are at
tempting TO organize Putnam branch
of the Ladies of Isabella. They are
confident that their efforts will be sue.
cessful as they already have nearly 30
ladies interested to join.
This organization is woman's or
ganization auxiliary to the knights
OF Columbus and wives, daughters and
sisters of knights are eligible to mem
bership. 1t assists the Knights in
their entertainments, suppers OF social
occasions whenever opportunity is of.
fered besides having its own fraternal
and social benefits.
1t is expected that some of the state
officers will soon come to Putnam to
speak and outline the workings of
this woman's society.