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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
BERLIN ADMITS FOE GAINED
War Office Says British Won "LittIe"
Ground.

Berlin. Nov. 23.-The battle south
headquarters announced. The enemy
the statement declared, did not sue
ceed in breaking through, though he
gained little ground beyond the Ger
man front line.
Referring to the British attack on
the Somme front. the communication
says that before and behind the Ger
man line lies the wreckage of tanks
which have been shot to pieces.
The statement says that on the
western bank Of the Scheldt the Ger
mans drove back the British to An
neux and Fontains. and that on the
east bank Of the river the British were
forced back into their former positions
south of Rumillx
Will Not Visit "Meat Houses"
In Tokyo, says Good Health, GER
tain class of Japanese are adopting
the practice of eating meat, as they
have acquired the habit of using to-
bacco and drinking whisky, through
their desire to initiate the westerners.
Some have an idea that by fiesh-eat-
ing they may be able to increase their
size and vigor.
1t is noticeable, however, that the
Japanese women refuse to eat meat
and will not visit the restaurants
where meat is served, which are known
as "meat houses" The japanese wom-
en- regard it improper to visit such
places.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
GORGAS ON ARMY FOOD BODY
Named to Inquire into Conditions at
Army Training Camps.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The appoint
ment of William G. Gorgas, surgeon
general of the army, as head of a
committee selected by the war de-
partment to investigate food condi-
tiOns at army camps was made known
in joint statement by Secretary Bak-
er and Food Administrator Hoover,
answering complaints of waste at
army camps. The most of these COM
plants came, it was announced, dur
ing the time when the camps still
were In the hands of contractors. The
committee is cooperating with the
quartermaster generals department
and the food administration In efforts
to eliminate whatever waste there
may be.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
cAPPS QUITS u. S. SHIP BODY
Admiral BowIes May Also ResIgn-An-
other Shakeup Near.

Washington, Nov. 23.-There Is to
be another shakeup In the emergency
fleet corporation, the organization
charged with construction Of ships for
the governments vast merchant ma
rine program, Rear Admiral Washing
ton L. Capps sent to Secretary of Navy
Daniels his resignation as general
manager of the fleet corporation The
secretary will lay the resignation be-
fore President Wilson at the cabinet
meeting. 1t is also reported that Rear
Admiral Bowles, retired, who is Ad-
miral Eapps' principal assistant on
ship designing, will also quit Admiral
Capps does not believe that the policy
Of constructing wooden ships will bring
satisfactory results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
FRENCH HOLD NEW GAINS
Strong German Positions Captured by
Petain.

Paris, Nov. 23.-General Peta1n's
troops held fast to new ground gained
In Wednesdays offensive between Crc
onne and Berry-au-Bac. The attack
was concentrated localized assault,
half mile and aimed at very strong
German positions. All detectives were
attained to an average depth of about
a quarter Of a mile. Intense artillery
ing was reported in this sector.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
WANTS DEATH FOR WOMAN
Prosecutor Would Send Mrs. De Saul.
les to Chair.

Mineola, L. l., Nov. 23.-Mrs.
Blanca De Saulles sat, white and wide
eyed in court here this afternoon and
heard District Attorney Weeks de-
nounce her as the murderess of her
divorced husband, John Longer De
Saulles, clubman and former Yale
football star, whom she shot at his
country home on the night Of August
8, following a quarrel over the custody
Of their child, John, Jr. She appeared
In a daze when the prosecutor, In out
lining the states case against her, af-
ter the completion of the jury, de-
trio chair. Several witnesses testified
during the afternoon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
St. Paups Gold Cross a Mark.

There Is feeling growing in city
circles that steps should be taken to
deaden the CLEAN of the cross and bell
on ST. Pauls cathedral, says the Lon
don Globe. 1t is pointed out that these
were regilded shortly before the war,
and that when the sun is shining
brightly they afford a magnificent
landmark for enemy airmen to indi-
cate the whereabouts of the very GEN.
ter of the city Of London.
1t Is stated that the shining cross
can be seen many miles away with the
naked eye.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
RAIL WORKERS
TO AVOID T|EUP
Leaders of Brotherhoods Pledge
Effort to Prevent
Strike.
CO. OPERATE TO WIN WAR
Assure President Wilson, Who Accepts
Word, of Willingness to Consider
Any Proposed Solution Of
Problem.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The railroad
brotherhood chiefs, in a statement is
sued after two-hours' conference
with President Wilson on the wage
dispute, announced that any suspen-
sion Of transportation would be avoid
ed, and declared their willingness to
discuss and consider any proposed so
luton Of the difficulties.
The statement Of the brotherhoods
signed by the four chairmen, Messrs.
Stone, Lee, Carter and Garretson, fol-
lows:
"The men who comprise the railway
brotherhoods are thorough Amerf-
cans, they believe in American stand
ards OF living and In consequence Of
this realize that standards Of pay
that were established in 1912 and 1913
are inadequate to meet present-day
prices Of commodities and for that
reason are demanding an increase in
present rates that will meet half at
least Of the increase In cost Of those
things which they are compelled to
purchase.
cooperate TO Win war.
"They want to cooperate in every
way that Is at all possible in the sue
cessful prosecution Of the war, and
they fully realize that the most seri-
Gus thing that could occur during the
conduct Of the war would be any inter-
ruption of railway transportation, and
they In common with the great body
OF the people are determined to do
everything within the bounds Of rea-
son to avoid such interruption.
"Being fully conversant with their
attitude and desire In this matter we
are in position to give the assur-
ance that If a situation should arise
which threatens the interruption of
transportation the men whom we rep
resent would be more than willing to
discuss and consider any solution of
the difficulty which presented itself,
doing SO In the spirit of patriotic CO.
operation and would undoubtedly CO.
operate with the government to the
utmost extent In arriving at a just,
equitable as well as patriotic con-
clusion."
After the foregoing had been made
public President Wilson issued this
statement:
"In addition to the statement given
out by the heads of the railway broth
erhoods, the president authorized the
representatives Of the press to say that
he had got from the interview exactly
the impression conveyed by the state
ment of the heads of the brotherhoods
namely, that the men whom they rep
resented were not inclined to contend
for anything which they did not deem
necessary to their own maintenance
and the maintenance Of their families
and that they would be willing, In
case any critical situation of contro-
versy should arise, to consider any pro-
posed solution in spirit of accommo-
datfOn and a patriotic purpose"
The conference lasted several hours.
The brotherhood chiefs came here at
the presidents request.
More Pay on Grand Trunk
Montreal, Cam, Nov. 23.-Four thou
sand Grand Trunk conductors, brake
men and other employees will get the
eight-hour day and an increase In pay
as result of an agreement between
the officials Of the trainmen's organiza-
ttons and the company
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
ATTACK ON U. S. TRANSPORTS
Submarine Fired Torpedo at Ship In
War Zone.

A French Port, Nov. 23.-The latest
American transports to reach here had
an exciting trip through the subma-
rine zone. The first night in the zone
two transports collided. One was
slightly damaged, while the other had
q small hole torn in her bow and few
projecting guns damaged. Temporary
repairs were made and the ships pro-
ceeded. The following night subma-
rine attacked the transports. The wake
Of torpedo was seen off the bow Of
one Of the vessels, but no coming
tower or periscOpe was visible The
transport raced ahead and succeeded
m reaching port safely, where the col.
lision damage was repaired.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
ENGLISH TROOPS ADVANCING
AGAINST ENEMIES DEFENSE

ed. Roads and railways, both broad
gauge and light, have been developed
and, since the advance, extended In a
manner which has contributed largely
to the success Of our preparations and
subsequent operations.
"On the northern battle front the
artillery activity was intense in the
neighborhood of Passchendaele. but no
infantry action was developed by
either Side."
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
British Columbia ShipbuiIdinq.

The steel steamer War Dog, the
first ship of it's type to be built in
British Columbia, was recently
launched at Vancouver. The War Dog,
with length Of 315 feet, is also the
first steel cargo vessel to be built in
that province. The contract was
placed by a japanese steamship COM
pany through an English firm. Since
the steamer was launched she has
been sold to British firm.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
BRITON MAKES LONG FLIGHT
Flies From England to ConstantinopIe
and Drops Bombs

London, Nov. 23.-The admiralty
announces that a successful air at
tack in the vicinity of Constantinople
has been fully accomplished by large
British bombing airplane which flew
from England to British base in the
Mediterranean in series of eight
flights. The stopping places included
Lyons and Rome, and the total dis
tance covered was nearly 1000 miles
The machine was actually in the air
81 hours. This Is believed tc be a
worlds record for q cross-country
journey and for the weight carried
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
La Toilette CASE UP SOON
Hearing Will Be Resumed by Senate
Body Monday.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Chairman
Pomerene of the senate privileges and
election committee returned to Wash
ington and announced that his subcom-
mittee plans to proceed next Monday
with investigation of the alleged dis
loyal st. Paul speech of Senator La
Toilette.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
DAN SHAY FOUND NOT GUILTY
Former Baseball Man Freed on Charge
of Killing Waiter.

indianapolis, Nov. 23.-Dan Shay,
former. Milwaukee baseball manager,
was found not guilty of murder in the
second degree for shooting to death
Clarence Buell.. colored cafe waiter,
by a jury In criminal court here.
Shays plea was self-defense, saying
the negro threatened and struck him
before he shot.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
s15o,ooo FIRE KILLS TWO
Flames Sweep Business District ~
Osceola. IN

Osceola, Ia, Nov. 23.-Two person,
We're killed and two others seriously
injured "a fire in the business districo
here. The monetary loss Is estimated
at $4,000.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
BAR JORDAN IN INDIANA
Engagement to Speak at Evansville
Canceled-CaIIed Pacifist.

Evansville, Ind, Nov. 2a-The en-
gagement Of David Starr Jordan, chan
cellor Of Leland Stanford university.
here for November 80 and December
1, before the annual convention Of the
Southwestern Indiana Teachers asso-
citation, was cancelled by the executive
committee on the ground that Jordan
is too much of a pacifst and that
teachers cannot indorse his views.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-23
Haig's Troops Battering Way To-
ward Cambrai-CavaIry
Supports Tanks.
10000 PRISONERS CAPTURED
Sangulnary Hand-to-Hand Fighting
Occurs at Many PIaces-Three
Counter-Attacks Are Repulsed
ALLIES Pierce Enemy's
Final Defense Line.

Amsterdam, Nov. ga Berlin dis
patch quotes the Local Anzeiger as
saying that the British used from $50
to 200 tanks in their advance on Cam
brai.
The Washington times., 1917-06-04
NO INTERFERENCE GOES
ON REGISTRATION DAY
Police Have Orders to Arrest Ac-
tive Anti COnscriptiOnists.

while / do not expect any trouble,
my men have instructions to arrest
summarily any person who attempts
to interfere with the registration day
program"
This was Major PuIlman's ultI-
matum today to any Snticonscription
advocates who attempt to persuade
men of military age not to register,
or who employ any other tactics to
hamper the work OF the registrars
Two policemen will be detailed at
every registration station, and the
major himself will make a continuous
tour Of the stations throughout the
day to make certain that the orders
he has Issued are carried out to the
letter.
These orders were outlined to the
captains and lieutenants OF the de-
partment by the major at q meeting
In the District building yesterday.
The police will assist every citizen
in registering in any way that they
can" said the major. but they will
not tolerate any antlconscription CO.
ercIon."
The full quota Of reserves will re-
main on duty in every precinct
throughout the day, prepared to meet
any disorder.
The Washington times., 1917-06-04
EARLY CONSCRPTION
PENALTY FOR EVASION
Gregory Warns That Dodgers viii
Be First Taken.

On the eve OF registration day, At
torney General Gregory has given
final warning TO those who attempt
TO evade the law.
Evaders will be summarily dealt
with. and II is intlmated that they
will be the nrst conscripted into the
military service.
The Attorney General said: II an
ticipate no resort to force to prevent
registration: II any individual should
attempt II. he will be promptly dealt
with.
"In almost every community there
evade registration. One class will
consist OF weaklings who lack the
physical and moral courage necessary
TO face the possibility of q night, and
another OF those under the influence
OF men and women beyond the con-
scriptIon age who are endesvoring TO
dIssuade young men from registering.
Some of the people exerting this in
fluencs are wholly disloyal; others are
lacking In patriotism or an apprecia-
ton Of the needs Of their country and
are animated by a fear Of the possible
loss OF members OF their families.
THE registration law puts into ef
feet a policy new to the present gem
Grafton. II is to be expected that
some individuals subject to the law
will attempt to evade it.
Those who attempt TO evade will
be promptly punished and compelled
to perform the service required by
the law. II is the duty Of this depart
ment to prosecute the svaders, and II
IL proposed to do So"
The Washington times., 1917-06-04
New Corn Remover Causes
Big Run On Drug Stores

Since the virtues Of Iee-Mint a. corn re-
mover became known IN this country. drug
Eists have been having an extraordinary de-
rand for this product and II 10 predicted that
women will wear smaller and prettisr shoes
than ever.
The fret that this new discovery. which Is
made from a Japanese product, Will actually
remove eorns-roots and ali-and without the
slightest pain or soreness, 10 OF course mainly
responsible for its large and Increasing sale.
You apply = little on q tender, aching corn
and instantly the soreness 10 relieved, and
soon the corn II % shrivelsd that II may be
lifted out with the hngers-root and all. II
IL q clean, creamy. Enov-whits, hon-potsoous
substance. and will never inhams or irritats
the most tender Fkin. Cutting or pairing corns
too often PRODUCES blood poisoning and people
are warned 10 ston II. Just ask In any drug
store for 4 small Jar Of Ice Mint and you can
quickly end your corn misery and make your
feet feel cool and hne. There 10 nothing
better.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-06-04

and appreciate the fact that 1t Is an
emergency.
Members Of the Home Defense
League. answering the call OF the At
torney General. will be on hand In
every precinct to see TO the registra-
ton Of all persons OF military age and
ito preserve notes showing ths I.er-
soHsi sympathies OF individuals"
Many assurances OF cooperation
were received by W. P. Emo. director
OF the league. today. Members are re-
duested to send their reports prompt
ly to the office Of the Home Defense
League, room sos District building.
IRstruetloas for Registrars.
Final Instructions will be given the
500 registrars at a meeting in the ctn-
trail High School at 4 o'clock this
afternoon. Addresses will be madS by
Commissioner Brownlow and d. J.
Donovan. executive officer OF the
registration board.
Today was the busiest day in the
Offices OF the registration board since
their opening. May 81. Nine o'clock
found q line Of absences awaiting the
opening Of the doors which BY 10
o'clock extended to and down the
corridor.
Tomorrow will marx the end OF q
task In which for the last two weeks
hundreds OF employees Of the District
government have been engaged. with
out the election machinery which u
being used in the States, the District
government was forced to make such
Arrangements as It could. having no
Appropriation for the purpose. The
thoroughness with which the work
has been accomplished IL indicated by
the fact that a complete statement OF
the Districts quota IL expected to be
in the hands OF the War Department
morning BY o o'clock.
The work Is being done under the
direction OF a registration board con-
sisting Of ID. J. Donovan. secretary
to the Board Of COMMISSIONERS; Ma
jor Pullman, Superintendent Of Police,
and DR.. W. c. Woodward, health
officer.
The Washington times., 1917-06-04

weeks. and will continue this until
ordered from Quantico.
Fine Set of Men.
The marines at QuantIeo are as fine
a set OF men as the corps can boast.
They are all young, manly. trim, neat,
cheerful, elean-looking fellows. and
the only anxiety any Of them appears
to have is that he will not be In the
Arst overseas expedition. Most OF
the marines now there are tanned by
tropical suns, and many OF them bear
scars received In battles with rebels
in the countries to the south OF the
United States. They appear ut to
give a most excellent account OF them
selves.
At Quantico. however, they will be
given training along special lines to
equip them thoroughly for service In
France. The plan mapped out by Gen
eral Barnett II TO send marines with
many months schooling at training
stations to the ouantieo camp for spS
cial Instruction.
Upon completion Of the course at
QusntIco they will be considered In
readiness to so abroad.
The Washington times., 1917-06-04
GUARDSMEN EXEMPT
FROM REGISTRY

Members Of national guard or
CARNATIONS are not required to
register for selective service to-
morrow.
Answering questions from all
parts Of the country Provost Mar
shall General Crowder today made
this feature Of the law clear.
1T makes no difference whether
the guardsmen are in the Federal
service or not, they are NOT re-
CURED under the law to register"
he said.
The law reads As follows:
"Duly organized or recognised
forces subject under other laws
of the United States to be called
or drafted into service are not re-
quired TO register"
The Washington times., 1917-06-04
CAPITAL SOCIALISTS
URGED TO REGISTER
Directed, However, to State Co..
scieniOus Objection to War.

Socialists here are being urged to
register tomorrow, but are being di.
rected to mark on their cards a. a
reason for exemption. Il am q con
scientious objector to wars"
This developed at a stormy meet
ing at the headquarters Of the So
cialists last night. when President
Wilson was characterized as "a mill.
tary autoerat" under the eonseription
act.
Says Newspaper shifted.
The lie was passed when Julian
Pierce, secretary OF the Washington
Socialist party. declared the news
papers had shifted with the President
their positions from the volunteer
plan to the CONSUMPTION plan. John
D. Bradley. president Of the Secular
League OF Washington, interrupted
Pierce to inquire II he could name
. single Newspaper that had not been
consistent
When Pierce failed TO give a con.
crete instance TO support his charge,
Bradley branded the statement a. 9
falsehood.
Against COnseriptIon Law
There we're cries OF shut up" "put
him out" and divers jeers. but Brad.
ley did not retire until he had stated
that in his opinion Pierce was "a
pacifist with emphasis on the .ast'.''
Order was restored within . few min
utes. and Pierce continued his ad-
dreSG-
I'VE are not against registering, s.
he declared. I'VE are against the
CONSUMPTION law, and We are going
to repeal it,"
Pierce said the Socialists merely
had stuck to their original views"
and for that reason had been called
traitors.
The Washington times., 1917-06-04
VOLUNTEERS TO MOVE
INTERPRETERS ABOUT
Car Owners Are Given Assignments
by N. c. Hazen.

In answer to the request OF the
registration boards transportation
committee. Of which Melvin c. Hazen
Is chairman. a number Of owners OF
automobiles have offered the Bse of
their cars for tomorrow. These will
be used in the transportation OF in.
terpreters from one registration booth
needed by the Reputation Board.
These volunteer car owners have
been requested to report to the fol-
lowing registration stations:
r p. Andrews, Eastern High school;
l. Boyer. Jr.. Eastern High School;
Henry Brewood. Gales School: will
lam p. Bowen, Powell School: Lester
A. Barr. Gales School: Charles T.
Butler. Powell School: c. V. Burnside,
Wilson Normal School: II. II. Bar.
rows, BriEhtwood School: Arthur
Carr. Dunbar School; F. @. Carpenter.
Park View School; c. B. Campbell,
Dunbar School: w. P. Colman. Dunbar
School: J. NJ. Cherry, Greenleaf
School; c. II. CIandy, Randall School;
n. d. Schmidt. Garnet School: W. A.
Shane. Peabody School: Thomas W.
sidwell. Emery School: Or. f. d.
Thompson, Emery School; Henry W.
Tippett, Arthur School: Francis c.
Webb. Peabody School: John l.
Weaver, Thomson School; Charles F.
Wood. Eaton School.
At District Building.
The following car owners have been
requested to report at the District
Building:
DIR. G. C. BirdsaII. W. E. Bryant Pal
mer Chase. J. C. Devilless. Charles De-
monett. Thomas Edward, James c.
Hoyle. William Kent. ?. r. Littell.
Charles c. Milburn. Edward E. Nor
wood. George w. ofutt. jr. f. r. Rap
ley. o. G. Staples. C. z. Tuchton. W. NJ
Terrell. W. c. Thatcher, Leon S. Ulman.
William s.. Washburn. r. c. Wilson.
The following volunteer owners OF cara
have been requested to place themselves
In readiness subject to the call Of the
transportation committee:
Or. Dennison. William J. Eynon. o. X.
Evans. Everett NJ. Ellison. Arthur For
aker. DIR. Frank e. Gibson. q. II. Gros-
vener, c. A Hammett. G. F. Bowerman'
n. l.. Burchell. Miss Dorothy Hellman'
Mrs. Stanley Huntington. Frank A Kerr
Luther W. Linkins. c. A. Langley Mrs'
,. NJ. Manly. Jr.. J. Albert Potter Z. {
Rogers. ]. NJ. Burrell.