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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
Founded on a Religion.

Twelve hundred and eighty-fve
years ago the founder Of the Moham-
medan religion died in Medina Arabia,
and the career of Mohammed is now
recognized as one Of the nine or ten
great careers in history. A son Of the
desert, born with keen poetic and
sensuous nature, his early life was
passed in dreams, visions and medita-
tions. Gradually there dawned upon
him the conception of the unity Of God.
In his fortieth year his work of pros
elyting began. Prosecuted by the older
religions, he barely escaped with his
life, and fed from Mecca to the city Of
Medina. Rapidly the new faith gained
adherents the forces Of Mecca were
defeated, and by the time of his death
the whole of Arabia had been subdued
and an army was setting forth to as
sail the Roman empire Of the East.
Exactly 100 years after he died his
standards had been planted by his dis
ciples across the Pyrenees and on the
plains of India.
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CIRCULARS ON THE DRAFT
ARE BEING SENT OUT
GUARD OUT JULY IS
Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin to Be
Called First.
Illinois Troops to Be In Service on July
rs and Indiana Men VIII Leave
on August s.

Washington, July 9.-Official an
nouncement was made that the Ma
t1Onal Guard of Illinois would be called
into the federal service to make ready
for action "Outside the United States"
on July 25, two weeks from next We'd
nesday.
Indiana's National Guard will be
called on August 5, while the guard Of
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Iowa will be called in on July Is.
A plan to maintain the present rela-
tive rank Of National Guard officers
al service is under advisement, but
has not yet been officially approved.
This plan takes advantage Of the legal
distinction between Failing" and
drafting" into federal service.
The three dates originally announced
July Is, July % and August 5-will
be utilized In bringing the guard into
national service. All units will, ac-
cOrding to the suggestion, be drafted"
into service on the last date, and on
the first two dates units In two groups
Of states will be "called" into service.
The war department Is campaigning
vigorously for young blood to fill the
ranks Of the new series Of training
camps to open on August u. They
have put out definite call for more
men between the ages Of 25 and 81
and even younger.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
EMPEROR OF CHINA QUITS
Palace at Peking Bombarded by Air
pIane-Gen. HsUn Forces Routed |

Palace at Peking Bombarded by Air
plane-Gen. Hsun Forces Routed
Z London July 9.-An airplane bonn
barded the palace at Peking yesterday,
says dispatch received from that
city. Three bombs were dropped from
great height. Buildings near the
headquarters of General Chang Hsun
were damaged and one man was killed.
The abdicatiOn of Hsuan Tung, the
boy emperor, has been confirmed.
General Chang Hsun, depressed by
the failure of his attempt to restore
the monarchy, rendered his resigna-
ton to the emperor, who thereupon
issued an edict announcing his abdi-
cation.
According to q telegram from
Shanghai. the leader of the bureau
cratic republicans, Tuan Chi Jul, at
tackled and routed the monarchist
forces near Lang Fang. The repub-
ltcan army then advanced ten miles in
the direction Of Peking.
Ii Yuan Hung, the deposited presi-
dent, has appointed Tuan Chi Jul as
premier. Vice President Feng Kwo
Chang will assume the acting presi-
dency and form a provisional govern
ment at NankOng.
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GUST NEGROES
Armed Posse Drives Blacks From VI
cinity of Hartford-Fear Raid.

st. Louis, July 9.-An armed posse
of citizens Of Wood River, Alton and
Hartford, ILL.,, with two high-pOwered
automobiles, circled a negro camp, in
which there were 100 men, and kept
guard all night in a dense timber
short distance from Hartford Satur-
day night. Early Sunday morning the
posse went into the timber, each man
with a revolver in his hand and routed
the negroes out. Then they compelled
them to take up their journey where it
had been stopped Saturday night. The
posse returned to Hartford. Hartford
citizens declare they will not permit
the blacks to even loiter in that vicin-
ity. The people Of Hartford were
thoroughly aroused Saturday night.
Lights were kept burning in every
home, and the women and children
were given weapons for their self-pro-
lection. The citizens patrolled the
streets Of the town and took every pre-
caution against an act of incendiarism.
Reports reached Hartford on Saturday
that the negroes were armed and were
ready to attack the town.
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WHY HE CLOSED POST OFFICE
ike Wanted to Transfer the Rush in
Business to His Other Es-
tablishment.

Uncle Ike Ross, weatherbeaten
mountaineer, who presides over post
office among the hills of southern Mis-
souri,, peered through the stamp win
dow at two city men who had tramped
five miles from their mountain camp to
post some business letters. He shook
his head.
There's been q plumb big rush of
business at this hyar post office this
morning" he drawled, "and I'm all
tuckered. out. I reckin l won't sell no.
body no more stamps till after dinner"
But gaSped the man nearest the
window, "these letters have got to go I!
They're important, and they've got to
catch the stage and get off today"
Uncle Ike was obdurate. "Hit shore
don't pay no man to work hisself to
DEATH" he said deliberately, and with
drew to chair, where he tipped back
and dropped into doze.
"Some folks" snapped the city man.
would be too lazy to make a dollar if
all the opportunities of the next so
years came and perched on their door
steps Now, where are we going to get
dinner?'
His companion pointed silently to a
sign, conspicuous on the post office
door:
"Fried chicken dinner served to visi-
tors at the Ike Ross restaurant next
door. Fifty cents."-Youth's Compan.
ion
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exported from the United States or its
territorial possessions.
''By the President,
"WOODROW WILSON,,
FRANK i. POLK,
"Acting Secretary Of State"
AIR RAID ON LONDON
Thirty Seven Persons Killed and
141 Wounded.
Eleven German Machines Shot Down
British Demand Reprlsais
for Attack.

London, July 9.-The second descent
upon London by a squadron OF air
planes, of which there were 20 this
time, was made between and 1O
o'clock when the business section OF
the metropolis was most crowded.
Although the German contingent was
larger, more daring, more deliberate IN
Its movements, and descended much
lower than on the visit of June Is, the
number OF killed and wounded was, ac-
cording to the first official roll, roughly
one-third the previous casualty list
Eleven German airplaneS were
downed. One was felled at the mouth
North sea. Seven others, although not
surely part of the raiding squadron,
were destroyed by British aviatOrs
from Dunkirk, who, warned of the
raid, had risen to intercept the raiders
on their way home.
The official report Of casualties gives
the following figures:
Killed-Twenty-ei men, 6, wOm-
en-, children-Total, 81.
Injured-Seyenty-four men, 80 wom-
en-, 81 .children-Total, I41.
No military damage to the city.
Included In the above are one man
and two women killed and one woman
and child injured on the Isle of
Thanet. All of the other casualties oc-
Cured in London.
Hundreds of thousands of people on
roofs, from windows and gathered in
the streets saw the remarkable spec
tacle. All London heard the noise Of
battle.
An intensified demand for reprisaIs
has followed the air raid. All the
newspapers declared the people OF Lon
don are furious at the inadequacy of
the city's defense, as it was revealed.
The Weekly Despatch contends that
the people are in IN ugly temper and
no longer of moCd to endure official
obstinacy.
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u. S. TO SEIZE
WHISKY IN BOND.
President Directed by Senate to
Purchase Spirits-Vote Was
As to 81.
TO CUT OFF BIG REVENUE
Government Must Fay Cost Plus 10
Per Cent for All Liquor Taken
Measure Recommitted to Pro.
vide for Loss.

Washington, July 9.-Whisky is dead
the war. 1t went into oblivion when
the senate voted to prohibit use Of
foods for manufacture Ct distillates
and adopted also ON amendment by
Senator SmOOt Of Utah directing the
president to commander all distilled
spirits now in bond and to pay own
ers thereof the cost Of production plus
not more than 10 per cent as profit.
The senate provision would limit
consumption to stocks in retailers
hands or withdrawn before the law
goes into effect. Stocks Of distilled
beverages in bond were estimated at
between 2OO,00O,OOO and 3OO,0OO,OOO
gallons and the annual normal con-
sumption at 120,0O0,0OO gallons.
May Cost 81, 1,00o, ,00o, 600.
To purchase this quantity of liquor,
or what is left Of it after Withdrawals
in anticipation Of the legislation, it is
estimated that the government would
have to spend from $500, 100000 to ST.
0OO,0OO00O. The probable loss In fed
eral revenues was placed at from
$20O,0OO,0O0 to $400,0OO,0OO, although
this as well as the cost Of purchase
would depend entirely on how much
liquor was withdrawn tax-paid before
the communicating.
Immediate and probable enormous
withdrawal Of distilled liquors from
bonded warehouses before the senate
provision could become effective was
generally predicted.
Blasts for Germans.
The government Is expected to use
all whisky and other bonded spirits
that it purchases in the manufacture
of war munitions and other supplies.
The gloom Of the whisky drinker
was made still deeper through the
adoption Of another provision offered
by Senator Cummins of Iowa which
prohibits the importation Of distillates
during the war; ~
The vote on the Smoot amendment
was 65 to II and on the general pro-
hibition provision 45 to 81.
Cuts OFF Big Revenue.
The action OF the senate In accept
ing the SmoOt amendment served as
a two-edged sword, cutting into the
vitals of the whisky interests with
one edge and the war revenue bill
with the other. Coming entirely unex-
pectedly to leaders on the finance COM
mittee, the Smoot provision caused
Senator Simmons to ask permission to
withdraw the revenue measure which
he had reported inasmuch as some
substitute for liquor revenues thus cur
tailed must be made
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U. S. INDICTS 139 TEUTONS
Charged With Financing Hindu In
triQue In U. S.

San Francisco, July "Details Of an
amazing conspiracy directed from Ber-
lin, under the guidance Of Alfred Zim-
mermann, the present German foreign
minister, to take advantage Of the hos
pitality of the United States to foment
a revolution In British India, were re-
vealed in statement by United States
District Attorney John w. Preston.
Preston's revelations followed the re-
turn by the federal grand jury of 139
indictments charging conspiracy. About
half Of those indicted are at present
without the Jurisdiction Of the United
States.
Enemy agents were sent to China
and Japan to attempt to bribe the press
of those nations and to procure secret
treaties between the German empire
and those governments in aid Of the
revolutionary plot, said Preston.
Preparations for war with England
also were being made in the United
States by German agents and Hindu
agitators more than year prior to the
outbreak Of the European war.
The Hindu revolution plot was sum-
married. in a statement by Preston.
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RUSS GAIN NEAR STANISLAU
Berlin Admits Slavs Advanced Lines
Offensive Is Spreading.

Petrograd, July 9.-Vigorous attacks
by Teutonic forces in an effort to re-
capture ground gained by the Russians
in their new offensive in eastern Cali
cfa were defeated, the war office an
nounces. The statement follows:
"In the direction of KOvel, near
Volaporska, the enemy released gas
clouds, which dispersed before reach
ing our trenches.
I'm the direction Of Zlochoff on Fri
day night the enemy launched ener-
getic counter-attacks on the front at
Godov and the wood west Of Koniuchy
In an attempt to dislodge our troops
from the positions captured in the bat
tie of Friday. All these attacks were
repelled. Assaults west of Bychka by
troops in dense columns, supported by
armored cars, were repulsed.
EAST and southeast of Brazezany
the enemy carried out an intense ar
tillery fire. Attempts by large enemy
reconnoitering parties to attack our
advanced posts southwest of the vii
lage of Chibalin were repelled."
According to semiofficial reports, the
Russian offensive is spreading to the
north and south Of Helicz, in eastern
Galicia, which was virtually under the
guns of General Brussiloff when the
advance Of year ago came to stand
still.
Three armies now are engaged on q
front of more than thirty miles along
the Narayuvka river. The enthusiasm
among the troops is increasing.
Berlin, July 9.-The war office adj
mitted gains by the Russians in the
region of Stanislau 60 miles south of
Lemberg. The statement says ''Ehe
Russians again attacked at Stanislau
and gained ground"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
NARROW ESCAPE FOR FLYER
Fights With Death With Chances Mil
lion to One Against Him.

French Front in France, July g.
Sergt. Andrew Campbell of the Lafay
cite flying corps, was in a fight with
death with the chances q million to
one against him while flying yesterday
afternoon. The lower left wing of his
airplane broke off when he was soar
ing mile high. Campbell threw all
the controls on the other side and vol
planed slowly and safely on the re-
naming wing. The slightest turn in
the air would have meant death. This
accident was preceded by the ceremony
of the presentation Of an American
flag to the squadrille by an employee
Of the treasury department at Wash
ington. Before the ceremony Corporals
Campbell, Bridgman, Hewitt, Hinkie
and DreXel were promoted to SER
geants for bravery during recent oper-
ations. They, with others, drove off
dozens Of German fighting machines
during the German offensive last week.
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BIG LIQUOR FIRM TO QUIT
Chaplin and Gore of Chicago Fear Effect
of New Law

Chaplin and Gore Of Chicago Fear Effect
of New Law
Chicago, July 9.-Chapin & Gore,
one of the largest makers Of whisky
in this country and for go years a
business institution in Chicago, Is
going to quit business. The announce
ment, made by Charles II. Hermann,
president of the firm and a directing
head of the National Distillers and
Wholesale Liquor Dealers association,
is the first direct result in Chicago Of
anti-whisky legislation. Chaplin & Gore
have done an annual business in ex-
cess Of 100000. Less than six years
ago they received an offer Of $1,OOO,0OO
for the "name and good WILL" Mr..
Hermann also declared that within the
next 60 days 1900 saloonkeepers In
Chicago would be forced out Of busi-
ness. He added that a proportionate
number throughout the country would
likewise close their bars. Mr.. Hermann
declared "this is most conservative
estimate"
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FRENCH DRIVE TEUTONS BACK
Still Hold Portion of Line Seized Alono
Chemin Des Danes.

Paris, July 9.-On the Aisne front
the Germans launched another violent
attack, but as in the case of their re-
cent attempt to recapture important
positions afong the Chemin des Danes,
met with determined resistance from
the French and suffered very heavy
losses.
The attack was delivered in four
sectors. The official report says the
Germans were driven back, except in
the sector between BOvettes and
Froidmont farm, where they were able
to hold part of the first line French
positions carried at the beginning of
the battle.
On the Verdun front, west of the
Meuse, the French scored brilliant
success. Three strongly organized
salients were captured and held
against cOunter-attacks.
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5 GERMAN AIRPLANES LOST
Ten Others Driven Down by British
Flyers In West.

London, July 9-German flyers in
the last "A hours displayed the greatest
activity on the British front. They ap-
peared In powerful formations and
scores of battles were fought The
British succeeded In shooting down six
German machines and driving ten 9TH
ers out of control. Eight British ma
chimes were lost,
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WEALTHY CHICAGOAN is DEAD
Henry Field One of Heirs to $3.50, ,OOO,.
900 Dies In New York.

Chicago, July 9.-Henry Field,
grandson of the late Marshall Field
and heir to one-half Of the $125, ,OOO, 900
residuary estate left by his GRANDPA.
thSr, died in New York. The young
man, who with his brother, Marshall
Field III, were the chief heirs desig-
mated in the will Of the great mer-
chant, was married only five months
ago to Nancy Kean Perkins In New
York.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
GET CARGO LOST 81 YEARS
Copper Valued at $4,000 Recovered
From Shin in Lake Huron.

for more than half century at the
bottom of Lake Huron, off Thunder
Bay island, south Of Alpena, the $780,
900 cargo of copper stored in the hold
Of the steamer Pewabic, sunk August
9, 1865, is being brought to the surface.
Announcement that the treasure had
been reached successfully and was be-
ing reclaimed came when some of the
rich cargo passed down the Detroit
river on the way to Toledo, o. The
achievement sets a record In deep
water salvage.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
LINER ATTACKED BY DIVER
French Steamship Fires Five Shots at
Submarine and Escapes.

Philadelphia, July 9.-In letter re-
ceived here from Paris, by member
Of the Philadelphia French war relief
committee, Mrs. Willard Rodgers, who
sailed on French liner early In June
on business connected with relief
work, mentions an attack made upon
the liner by submarine. The sub
marine, according to the letter, sub
merged only after the gunners on the
liner had fred five shots. While the
firing was going on the liner put on
full speed and encountered no further
trouble. The passengers and crew,
Mrs. Rodgers adds, while greatly ex-
cited, showed no signs Of panic.
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Money Order Service for Troops.
Washington, July 9.-The money Or
der service Of the United States is to
be extended to the American troops In
France.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
GERMAN WARSHIP is SUNK
Torpedo Boat of Latest Type De-
stroyed by Mine In North Sea

The Hague, July 9.-An of the crew
except two were drowned when Ger
man torpedo boat struck a mine and
sank in the North sea. The warship
was OF the latest type, having been
placed In commission only two weeks
ago,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-09
Bio Exports in Explosives

Washington, July 9.-Americas tre-
mendous growth in explosives manu-
facture is shown by exports Of $5,521,-
OFT in 1913, compared with $717, IA, $40
IN 1916, according to official figures.
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On the Green
Diamond
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Sundays Results.

Sundays Results.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
No games scheduled.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, s; Philadelphia, 4.
Washington, 10; Detroit, 5.
st. Louis, 8; New York, 2.
Cleveland. 1; Boston. O.
THREE LEAGUE.
Moline, l.; Rock Island, 6.
Rockford 6-8; Quincy 2-2.
Bloomington, 40; Peoria, "a.
Hannibal. 0; Alton. 0 Called in fifth;
rain)
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-27

HraNc hroatS Italian territory being made v the now
eriu Anrocrman that broke through Italian lines on
me northern oEzo front Already Berlin no less than
oooO prisoners and lO have been invading forces
lhe Herman official statement declares Italian army
mas hcch defeated and that almost the
Italians wen down to the Caso mpcrlcd By
thrust. ~
II emoficialy admitted Rome that the situation is con
ered extremely with enemy northwest of orza well
ON the road 10 CNdae which within Italian terri
Tory ana seeking an opening to force his way hraug
plains.
General CadornaS overwhelmed seemingly by the
ad blow of heavily reinforced divisions under the com
mad reported of Field Marshal Mackens leader of
two successful ohenSlycS the Russians Italian leader
probably considered better withdraw his soldiers from
he sharp the Sonzo northwest Tomino
10 me from Monte Maggoe Az1a than attempt the
Germans where If they their successes
the whole Italian campaign along the iSonzo might
I'm claims that the advance continues and captures
operations admitting only that the Italians pressure with
drawn 30 the Monte Mageore Auza line
Narl 70 evHcuate the BanSzza plateau, northeast Goza
Ihe AuStroicrman blow apparently is to
oh oI te strong allied nations bring about
oabc peace The effort against Russia despite poor
hc Russian be said greatly successful as
means OF bringing about peace In cannot
bur the contrary have slowly giving up valuable
strategic positions The final hope apparently aiding
weary Austria in crushing Italy
The effectiveness of General Peta smash the south.
west OF Loan shown r. the fact that the German prince
attempted cuuncrattacS The French extending their gains
eastward along the plateau Chcmn M DANES while
organizing th"i positions for frrthcg action
n,cI heavy dowIpOr of the Auglo-Frnch
carried ouf successful minor movement in the IprcS salient
turing than 500 prisoners
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G0 OOo ITNINNS TAkEN
PRISONERS ~ TUI ipl.

Berlin. Via London. oct as sixty
thousand Italians have been nken
prisoners bS the Austrian-G German
forces iu their offensive In the Italian
front. army headquarters announced
tudaA
Guns tu the uum1er OF ls0 have
been captured
Tho mountain ridge of Stol has been
captured from the Italians a. has also
the summit u5 Mount Mamiur says
the official statement The statement
claims the de-c5t of the second Italian
army and that the lsonzo front 90 the
Italians is mpcriled as Gar as Wip-
paCr.
Emperor Charles ~ Austria Hun
garS is commanding the attacking
Austro- German army which, the state
ucut SAWS. is pressing toward the
Italian plain through tic spurs ~ the
Julian tlps.