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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-08

Recent experiments in electrical
blowing In Sweden, Italy and France
have proved electricity far superior TO
' any other traction power,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-08
ATTENTION, I. O. o. r.

Missoula Encampment No. 5, Mon
day, July 2, 8 p. IN. Installation Of
officers; degree work. Refreshments.
ADV. COMMITTEE.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-08
NOTICE..

All outstanding Stampede accounts
are payable Immediately at the office
of the secretary. MissOula hotel.
JAMES A. WALSH, Secretary.
ADV.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-08
DANCE,

Union hall. Wednesday, July II.
Music by Missoula Club orchestra
Ten cent dances.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-08
ELGIN BUTTER,

Butter, 37k bid. No offerings,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
KEEP BOTH EYES ON THE
STACKER

We have never feared any serious diff
culties in the way Of registration for military
service. There has been full registration
and but few individuals have attempted to
evade the law.
Our real troubles will commence when
questions of exemptions from service for
cause is taken up. We anticipate that there
will be few slackers who will use every
means possible to avoid service and to force
on some. one else the real work of the war.
Various plans of humbuggery will be
perfected and the slackers will Immediately
assume the role of invalids, protectors of
mothers. etc.
Right now is the time for the citizen to
start the crusade against these devices.
Public sentiment should be brought to bear
on this subject and slackers should be dis
couraged from the start
No citizen should stand for the decep-
ton Of the authorizes in regard to the quail
fications of any individual.
The tendency of the unpatriotic is to
shirk forced CONSUMPTION, law, hence they
should be given the full benefits of It's provis-
ions. 1t is hard sacrifice to offer ones son
to the God OF War, but one mans son is no
better than another.
Make the unwilling help the willing and
the duty and the sacrifice will be lighter on
all. 1t is the duty of the citizen to dis
courage the Stacker. Will you do your part?
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
ANOTHER ONE ESCAPED!

In previous issue of the Journal we
suggested the wisdom of fixing the status
of the negro farm laborer in relation to the
exemptions under the new CONSUMPTION law.
Owen l.. Conerly, "aOhite male citizen
of Louisiana" writes letter to the Journal
in which he declares that the editor is a
traitor to has people If not to has country"
His opinion is based on the belief that the
editor "acoatld rather the achite people of
this country should be sent to war instead of
the negro" He further expresses the belief
that the editor is an e1ploiter of negro
labor"
The assinine stupidity evidenced by
such differences from the article in question
should preclude further notice of the letter.
We are not acquainted with the writer
but if deductions are in order the Journal
infers that the "white male CITIZEN" Con-
nerly, is a peace crank whose nfenta! poise
has been upset with the disease known as
white lWer;;" that he belongs to that type
Of slacktrs who prefer that someone else
should do their fighting; that he would
rather that the negro 90 to war than to go
himself. Instead of writing letters to the
]press he'shculd get busy making himself a
supply IF petticoats because we fear that he
will need them. Conerly is no doubt
aroused becatse he is afraid that conscrpt-
ion will affect fim instead of the negro.
The assluln guards and police are ap-
parently g&tns lax in their duties.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
MADISON'S BOND QUOTA

1t affords the Journal unbounded pleas
ure to announce that Madison Parish will
subscribe its full quota of the Liberty Bond.
Following unprecedented financial mis-
fortunes the people of this parish have met
the issue and made unusual sacrifices to
sustain the reputation of the parish in per-
forming this patriotic duty.
There can be counted on the fingers of
one hand the citizens of the parish, who
being able financially, have not responded
to the public CALL
The record is one that we can be proud
of and the Journal begs to be pardoned for
referring to it with such satisfaction.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09

to handle the clerical work connected with
this important branch of the government.
Profound legal learning is essential in
the dispatch of litigation, but it is no less
important than the ability to perform the
clerical work that must of necessity enter
into decisions of complicated legal issues.
Eye, ear and hand must be used if delays
and mistakes are to be avoided, and it stands
to reason that we lessen the efficiency of
the courts if we select men who are deficient
in this respect. The efficiency of the courts
can be improved by the selection of younger
men with physical as we'll as mental qualifi-
cations to do the work without delay. In
casting about for candidates next year this
feature should not be overlooked.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
JON THE RED CROSS

sMadisoA Parish has organized branch
.tof' the Red Gross and the charter members
are busy trying to secure the active co-ope-
ration of every citizen of the parish.
There has been work for this noble Or
;ganization at all times, but the present
.crisis makes its efforts more important than
ever The broad spirit of humanity that
has chacterized its work and has endeared
ut to the Christian as we'll as to the Pagan
world should make unnecessary any compli-
znerts to its workers, but there is such a
strong tendency to shift to other shoulders
the burden to relieve suffering that is not
amiss to call on every man, woman and
child in this parish to join the ranks and do
a full part of the great work that will follow
our entry into the war;
Our efforts now will be to relieve the
distress and suffering of our own people
on the field of battle.
To contribute mite for the cause will
be q small sacrifice to those surrounded by
peace and home comforts.
Can any one refuse to join this organ
cation in this hour of need?. We trust not.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
Sheriff Sale
State of Louisiana, Parish of Madison,
Ninth Judicial District Court.
Y. G. MOORE
VS.. No. 2049
GEORGE A. SPENCER, ct ais

By virtue of Writ of Fieri Facias to
me directed from the Honorable Ninth
Judicial District Court for the Parish of
Madison aforesaid, in the above entitled
cause, will proceed to sell, at public
auction, at the principal front door of
the Court Housein the town of Tallulab
in Madison Parish, Louisiana on the third
Saturday, the 9Th day of June,
A. D., 1917, between the hours pre-
scribed by law. all the right, title and
interest of George A. Spencer, Gertrude
l.. Sper Ger and E. B. Barton in aud to
the following described property, to.wit:
The north half of southwest quarter
and the west half southeast quarter of
section twenty in township sixteen north
range thirteen east; containing about
one hundred and sixty acres all in M adj
son Parish, Louisiana seized in, the
above suit
Terms of Sale: Cash with the benefit
of appraisement.
A. J. SEWER, JR.,
Sheriff Madison Parish, La.
Sheriff's Office. Tailulah, La,
May Sth, 1917. .
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
THE AGE OF JUDGES

The death of Judge Land, of the State
Supreme Court, occurred during the week.
The vacancy will be filled until the next
congressional election ny one of the judges
Of the circuit court.
Already several names have been men
toned for the vacancy, and spirited con-
test IS promised for this high office. Had
Judge Land lived his eminent ability as a
lawyer would no doubt have insured his
re.election, notwithstanding his advanced
age 10 years.
When the time comes to select Judge
Lands successor one point should receive
cbnsideration by the voters and particularly
BY members Of the bar. That is the age of
~ candidates. It is wise rule that in the
rejection Of judges that age ripened with
Experience should be added to the legal
opaliii cations Of candidates for the bench.
sc there lIss afisen the question that may
~ are ovaEly cautious on the question of
- It'll We perhaps fiji the judicial
50 ~ far advanced in years
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
Sheriff Sale
State of Louisiana, Parish of Madison.
Ninth judicial District Court
TALLULAH STATE BANK
VS.. No 2Oi2
J. NJ. JOHNSON

By virtue Of Writ of Seizure ano
Sale to me directed from the Honorable
Ninth Judicial District Court for the
Parish of Madison aforesaid. in the
above entitled cause, | will proceed
to sell. at public auction. at the princi-
pal front door of the Court House
in the Town of Talluiah. in Madison
Parish. Louisiana, on the second
Saturday. the 9th day of June.
A. d.. 1917. between the hours pre-
scribed by law, all the right, title and
interest of J. NJ. Johnson in and ~ the
following described property, tow:
Tine Lane Plantation" and composed
of the south half of lot 8, of section 81:
lot |, and lot of section %; except d
acres thereof, and the north portion.
containing 40 acres Of lot |. of section
43, except z acres in the south west
corner thereof; all lying ard being on
the east side of RoGndaway and Brushy
Bayous. and in w nship Is north range
IL east; containing 3l7U5 acres of land
more or less. together with the buildings
and improvements thereon seized in the
ABOVE suit. All situated IN the Parish
OF Madison, State of Louisiana.
Terms of Sale: For cash to pay the
sum of $3.50. co and on terms of credit
to meet the falling due of the following
sums: $3.50 90 due March LIST. l9iS;
$l24O. 20 due March LIST. 1919; $2l6O. %
due March lst. 1920. with interest at S
per cent per annum on said indebtedness
as follows: on slGG0. 90 from LIST March.
1918 until paid, on 100000 from LIST
March, 1919 until paid, and ON $1,000. w
from LIST March. 1920 until paid, with
the benefit of appraisement.
A. J. SEWER, JR.. ..
Sheriff Madison Parish, La
Sheriff $ Office, Tallulah, La,
Nav 2. 1917
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09

Local boards to pass on exemptions
urged under the federal CONSUMPTION law
will be organized. A local board will be
created for each 80, 900 population and will
be charged with the duty of deciding all
claims advanced against CONSUMPTION. The
minor details of the general scheme have
not yet been worked out.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09

We understand that the State Board of
Affairs will soon send out an Inspector to
/" equalize assessments on farm improve
ments. 1t is assumed that the assessor will
be granted the privilege of accompanying
the inspector. We made a prediction year
or more ago that the assessor under the new
law would eventually become fifth
wheel to the wagon.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09

In the course Of an interview with a
correspondent of the Times Picayune Thurs
day Governor Pleasant declined to commit
himself definitely to special session of the
general assembly for the purpose OF amend
ing the mortgage laws to respond to the
demands OF the federal farm loan law.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09

The house committee has adopted the
conference report on the sundry civil ap-
preparations bill which contains an allow
ance of six million dollars for flood control
work on the Mississippi.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09

If you have failed to register under the
consumption law come forward and do so at
once and receive considerate treatment by
the authorities.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-09
Sheriff Sale
State of Louisiana, Parish of Madison,
Ninth Judicial District Court.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
VS.. No. 2043
T.. C.. RHODES

By virtue of Writ Of Seizure and
Sale to me directed from the Honorable
Ninth judicial District Court for the
Parish of Madison aforesaid. in the
above entitled cause. | will proceed to
sell at public auction, at the principal
front door of the Court House in the
town of Talluah, in Madison Parish,
Louisiana. on the second
Saturday. The; 9Th day of June,
A. D., 1917, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, all the right, title and
interest Of f. G.. Rhodes in and to the
following described property, to-wit:
First A certain tract or parcel of
land situated on Bayou Macon. in the
Parish of Madison. State of Louisiana,
together with all the building and i'm
provement thereon, containing 1921 80
acres of land. more or less, and more
particularly described as follows:
Southeast quarter of section q; south
half of northeast quarter of ssction 28.
southwest quarter of section q; lots 3
and 4 and northwest quarter. south of
Bayou Macon in section q; south half of
southeast quarter of section q, north
halt of section "a; north half of the
southeast qua ter of section 81; west
half of northwest quarter and north
west quarter Of southwest quarter of
section 35; and southwest quarter of
section Is; all in township fifteen north,
range 9 east.
Second. A certain tract of land. to-
gether with all buildings and improve
ments thereon situated in the Parish of
Franklin, State of Louisiana, containing
six hundred and ninety-two and g.. leo
acres of land, more or less, and de-
scribed as follows:
2 Lot one in the northeast quarter of
section %; northeast quarter of north
west quarter, and west half of north
east quarter, and north half of south
east quarter Of section q: southeast
quarter Of section q, Except north west
quarter of southeast quarter of section
2D. and south half of section %; all in
township fifteen north, range 8 east,
seized in the above suit, as same ap-
peared of record on the 18th day of
July. 1918.
Terms of Sale: Cash without ap
praisement-.
A. j. SEWER. JR.,
Sheriff Madison Parish. La.
Sheriff's Office, Tallulah, La,
April 4th, 191n
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-04-07
FREIGHT WRECK At
RAFTING BRIDGE
Four Cars on Eastbound Train Do
rallied Near Here This Morning
Trains Are Late.

Four cars from an eastbounI
freight train were derailed about
$3.50 o'clock this morning at Rafting
bridge, about mile east OF the Bal
timore and Ohio station, and caused
considerable delay Of traffic. No. IL,
due here at 1855 was several minutes
late, which, however, Is said to have
been caused by trouble farther east.
No. 10, the fast westbound passeng-
er train, due here at 11:16 o'clock,
ran nearly two hours and half be-
mind it's schedule time, due to trouble
encountered near Washington juno
the westbQund trains.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-04-07

Of Martinsburg and the proceeds
from the sum Of $5,00O.OO of bonds.
which Is therein appropriated aud eS-
pended for the purpose Of repairing
and extending the system Of water
works OF the City Of MartinsburS:l
or the total proceeds from $50. 000. 90
par value OF said bonds. The pro.
ceeds Of the entire balance OF the
bonds authorized to be issued. arc
appropriated and shall be expended
fer tho purpose Of grading. paving,
sewering and otherwise improving
the streets and alleys OF the said
city, and therein set out.
The aggregate amount Of indebted
ness Of said city, issued and author.
lied at the date Of this proclamation
is 146,303.00. consisting Of outstand.
ing bonds OF the amount Of $137.eO0.-
90. and floating debts OF the amount
of S?.309O0. The amount OF indebted.
ness which the said city is authoriz-
ed to incur in addition to the indebt-
edness above set forth Is 327b,85o.-
81.
That for the purpose Of holding the
election provided for in tho fore.
going ordinance. the following named
persons, nominated by the mayor
and approved by the council Of the
City Of Martinsburg. on the Srd day
or April. 1917. are hereby appointed
commissioners and clerks to hold
said election in their respective pre-
clncts, to ascertain and declare tho
result thereof. as provided by law,
which said commissioners and clerks
snail act at their respective precincts
in said city, az follows
First Ward. 1st Precinct. Com
missioners-W n. Caskey, Harmon
Reed and +. c. McBee
Nlerks-C. T.. Thompson and G. e.
kisner.
First Ward, md Precinct, Com
Instrumentation Lloyd, JAS. 3.
Shipe and Stewart Cushwa.
Clerks-E. b. Chamberlain and +.
Frank Seibcrt
Second Ward 1st Precinct COM
missioners-.C G.. Cutler. l.. II.
Shaull and G. d. Burns
C!erks-G b. Slifer ant: Carroll
Scncindver.
Second Ward. 2nd Precinct. COM
misFioNers-L. Fl Thompson, A. e.
Noll and John Gerling~
Wei Ms LEE olieF ana marry
Thomas
Third Ward, 1st Precinct, Com
missioners--A M. Gilbert, j. r. 20
land and Lewis Light
Clerks--Frank A. Minor and r. =.
Trout.
Third Ward, End Precinct, Com.
missioners-Dan Heiston, Chas f5eIb.
ert AMI A. Nichodemus
Clerks-Lew Young and Thomas
Thornburg.
Fourth Ward, LIST Precinct, Com
missioners Harry Wilmington, Jas.
Powell and VIM. Cumiskey.
Clerks-J. VIM Kastlo. --------------
Lowen
Fourth Ward, End Precinct, Com
missioners-Jas. Larkins r. II. Bak-
er and w. H. Wright.
Clerks-J. VIM. Kastle, Sr.. and
Thos. Youtz.
Fifth Ward. list Precinct. Com
missioners-John Oliver, j. H. Lloyl
and Eugene Small.
Clerks-lEarl Lloyd and VIM Cage.
Fifth Ward, End Precinct. Com
missioners-Ed Brandenburg, J. II.
Bratt and J. T. Crawford.
Clerks-George Dunn and Roy Ed
wards
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. ], T..
w. Letter, Mayor of the City OF
Martingburg, have caused this, ny
proclamation, to be made and i3surH
and have hereunto set my hand ant
affixed the corporate seal OF the Citv
OF Martinsburg, West Virginia. which
corporate seal is attested by the Re-
Of 81 II.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-04-07

- "no ~ pro-
suon 'iuAns lut"' put before
'"e S'une'i shaii MAKE All aoiltional
nia1or''! OF lhe 'o'es cast iHr
an" asains' SAID lev: as provided -
."e succeeding section snail be in
''sor U. such Hu'horizauon.
So, !" :.aSor shali issue
p1o|iaE-A,'h Fec:'!nG TINS ordinance
".u ',',,'' hoE en- when an ciec.
,'yr S"'l' ne held oy the qualified
'o'eIs o. Tue Saiu city TO determine
"es snail REJECT or ratify
us ~ u."'nce' ana ne snail also
s'eehN III salu proclamation the ag-
amount Oh Indebtedness OF
olc 50" Nity issued, authorized and
- ~ a. '"e o''e, OF the proclama-
;. ''' ,'",''"'"''"h Shail be pub
e" we newspapers publish
:" '"o 'iE OF Martlnsburg. at
""NI M,eN 'u' lo"f conSecut-
'"' i.st puphcatlon
,a. 49,, S y. 'e'S, 'n'r'y days be-
"',e ',ea LOT s"ch special
Nl-o,' ana S"cI' proclamation shall
80 '' w same ''me at the
w.. VIZ ~ ,"c o"uhtE Court
90, WI, ~ oN' ou"' o. INC
o;..;o "a" - MA, 'inS'uIS: west Nlr'
;,,l ..nn a. :. n'"s. within each Vnt'
,nH p,u~.AS' ne mayor may de'iS-
anI corGrct I' i ~ tn ,"' sn'li oe ned
- ether municipal election. - tha
said CITY are held onI al nnr,n.,s
qualified - vote # such c'cctiors
6 anit G':tvN ard % others s,,,n
;"'" at such election.
I've rarsCrs voting for tho ratiric,.
'i0H cf thla ordinance arl for the
authorization oH the bond ISSUE shah
have written CT printed rnon Their
b. L." II" wr;@S 'Wrr Ratification ;"
An ihn persons voting against saia
rat!f:"a|;0n shai, have written or
printoA uDnn their ballots :hn woras
For Rejection" There shall be print
ell OF the ticket the following: ITO
authorize y maximum sDcciul bond
levy Of TWENTY CENTS according
to the ordinance Of the Council of tl,n
City Of Martinshurg. passed on the
9Th day OF March, 1917, to pay the
interest and provide q sinking fund
Tor the discharge Of the bonds now
belng voted for; and directly un-
uerheath IN TWO separate lines shall
De printed the words For the Levy
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-04-07
PROCLAMATION
CITY BALL.

Martinsburg, W Va. Apr. 9, 1917.
WHEREAS, the Council OF the City
o. Martinsburg, pursuant to the law in
ich case made anu provided, on the
IN day OF March, 1917, duly and leg
ally PASSED an ordinance entitled GAN
tEtN>;A.'lE TO AUTHORIZE TIE.
. ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE
CITY OF MARTINSBURG. AS FOL,
LOWS:
FIRST. Fer THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING AND PAVING IN A
: PERMANENT MANNER CERTAIN
STR EE,TS IN TILE CITY OF MAR
II Burg
SECONN. % PURCHASE REAL
ESTATE, ERECT BUILDINGS AND
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
USE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF MARTINSBURG.
THIRD. no AID IN THE CON
STRUCTION OF A SUBWAY OR
UNDER-GRADE CROSSING OF THE
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
AT QUEEN STREET IN THE CITY
OF MARTINSBURG.
FOURTH. TO REPAIR AND Elk
TEND THE SYSTEM OF WATER
WORKS OF THE CITY OF MAR.
TINSBURG.
FIFTH. TO ERECT, CONSTRUCT
AND MAINTAIN A BRIDGE OVER
THE BALTIMORE & OHIO
TRACKS, YARDS, AND TUSCARO-
RIA CREEK AT MARTIN STREET
IN THE CITY OF MARTINSBURG
SIXTH. TO PURCHASE AND
ERECT AN 1NCINERATING PLANT.
SEVENTH. TO CON RUCT
STORM WATER y SEWERS IN
STREETS IN THE CITY OF MAR
TINSBURG.
EIGHTH. TO AUTHORIZE A
MAXIMUM SPECIAL BOND LEVY
TO PAY THE INTEREST AND
PRINCIPAL ON SAID BONDS, which
ordinance Is in words and figures fol-
lowing, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE
THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF
THE CITY OF MARTINSBURG, AS
FOLLOWS:
FIRST. FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING AND PAVING IN A
PERMANENT MANNER CERTAIN
sTREETS IN THE CITY OF MAR
TJNSBURG.
SECOND. TO PURCHASE REAr
ESTATE, ERECT BUILDINGS AND
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
USE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF 'TlHE CITY OF MAlRTLNSBURG
TFIlRD. TO AID IN THE CON
STRUCTION OF A SUBWAY OR UNI
DER-GRADE CROSSING OF THE
BALTIMORE e OHIO RAILROAD
AT QUEEN STREET In THE CITY
OF. MIARTTNSBURG.
FOURTH. TO REPAIR AND Elk.
TEND THE SYSTEM OF WATER
WORKS OF THE CITY OF MAR
TINSBURG.
FIFTH. TO ERECT, CONSTRUCT
AND MAINTAIN A BRIDGE OVER
THE BALTIMORE & OHIO TRACKS
YARDS, AND TUSCARORA CREEK
AT MARTIN STREET IN THE CITY
OF MARTINSBURG
SIXTH. TO PURCHASE AND
ERECT AN INCuNERATING PLANT.
SEVENTH. TO CONS TRUCT
STORM WAITER SEWERS IN
STREETS IN THE CITY OF MAR
TINSBUlRG.
:. EIGFBTH. TO AUTHORIZE A
M.ANIMiUlM SPECIAL BOND LEVY
TO PAY THE INTEREST AND PRIN
C1PAL ON SAID BONDS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUN-
GIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINS
* BURG:
Sec. 1. That the Mayor and Auditor
OF the City Of Martinsburg be, and
they are hereby authorized to make,
execute and deliver, as hereinafter
provided, bonds of the City Of Mar
tinsburg to the aggregate amount
Of $210,000.00, known as GENERAL
IMPROVING AND PAVING BONDS"
the denominations and terms of
payment Of said bonds shall be
as hereinafter provided and pre-
scribed, the proceeds Of the sale
Of "'','ci' bonds shall be appro-
priated ard expended for the fol.
~: :. r~9ses, and none other;
that Is to say:
FIRST. The proceeds of the sale
Of S115.000.00 Of said bonds shall
be appropriated and expended in i'm.
Dr0vinsr and poUi,,o in n por,,ono,I
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-27
FRENCH WIN VICTORY.
BREAK GERMAN LINE AND CAP.
TURE EIGHT THOUSAND
PRISONERS.
Several Divisions of Picked German
Troops Wiped out, Including Fa-
nous Prussinn Guards--ClcsIng I'm
on Loan.

The latest French drive may prove
to be the most serious blow Germany
has sustained since the Crown Prince
suffered defeat at verdun. Battling
against heavy odds uphill and
facing concrete works and inassed
troops, Gen. Petain forced his lire
ahead two and one-fifth miles at one
place and took eight thousand prison
ers while reaching a point within ten
miles OF Laon. He obtained advan-
tageous positions for future opera
tions. The Germans lost several di-
visions OF their best troops including
the Prussian Guards. that were rush
ed forward to hold the line at any
cost.
Political affairs in Germany are
seething with the return Of emper-
or from Turkey. All parties demand
that Chancellor Michaelis must go.
IL Is not believed the emperor will
withstand such opposition very long.