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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-10-25
Mrs. Axle Petty,
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thcHudy Ddlly Herald.
Mrs. Axle Petty died Sunday at II
a. m, at Martin OF pneumonia follow
ing influenza. She had been critical
ly i'll for several days and her mother
Mrs. w. P. Adkisson, and brother
were with her at the last. She was a
member of the faculty of the Hall
Moody Institute at Martin and was a
woman of noble characteristics.
The remains will be brought to Co.
lumbia this afternoon at 5:35 and car
red to the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. P. Adkisson, near Santa
Fe, where the funeral will be held
some time Tuesday. Arrangements
by Maury Undertaking Co.
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Funeral Mrs, Walker

On account of the inclemency of the
weather the funeral of Mrs. w. J.
Walker, who died of pneumonia Wed.
nesday at her home on South High
street, was postponed from 2 p. M
Thursday until this morning at IL
o'clock The funeral was conducted
from the Mt. Nebo church by the Rev.
R. NJ Chenault.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF
DIOCESE is POSTPONED

On account of the epidemic of in
fluenza, the special Convention of the
Diocese of Tennessee has been post
poned until May Z, 1919. This con.
vention was called for October 20.
1918. TO rthe purpose of electing an
assistant Bishop.
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Bassett.Heath.
In "a ceremony characterized by
beauty and elegance Miss Bennetta
Heath and Ensign Charles Chester
Bassett, Jr., were welded Wednesday
evening at 1880 o'clock, at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
BENJAMIN Dawson Heath, on Central
avenue, Piedmont park.
Rev. T. F. MARI, pastor of the Haw-
thorne Lane Methodist church, per-
formed the ceremony, which was at
tended by relatives and a few init
mate friends.
The bridal party descended the long
stairway, which was draped with
southern smilax, and passed down and
aisle of white to the altar,
When Lajoie's orchestra sounded
the notes of Mendelssohn's wedding
march the bridal party entered First
came Miss Virginia lvey, bridesmaid,
followed by the bridegroom, Ensign
Charles Chester Bassett, Jr.. accom-
panied by Jack Heath, brother of the
bride. Miss Lucy Heath. the pretty
young sister of the bride, was maid of
honor. Miss Ivey and Miss Heath
wore beautiful frocks of orchid and
light blue georgette and carried hat
baskets filled with pink killarney roses
and ferns.
The bride entered with her father,
B. d. Heath. She was beautiful in
her handsome wedding gown of white
haronet satin and court train.
Ensign Bassett and bride left last
night for few days visit to his par
ents, Maj. and Mrs. Charles Chester
Bassett, ST., in Washington, after
which they will leave for New York
and Boston.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Dawson Heath, the
former one of Charlottes leading cit
izens and bankers. and the latter one
of the states most prominent women
and an officer in the national society
of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution.
Ensign Bassett is a son of Major
Charles Chester Bassett, ST.. and Mrs.
Bassett, OF Washington. the former a
member of one of the most prominent
families in the capital city, and the lat
ter daughter of Senator Rice, OF
Kentucky.
Ensign Bassett recently arrived in
New York from Paris. having seen ac-
tive service since May. 1917. He was
one of the first volunteers for over
seas duty in naval aviation from Har-
ward university. Ensign Bassett will
probably be assigned to important
work in America as the result of his
fine record in France. He is young
man of exceptional ability and hand !.
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observer, Oct. 10.
Wilkes-Davis.
or interest to a large circle Oh
friends was the marriage in Spring
Hin of Miss Annie Dane Davis ana
Clement Wade Wilkes, which was
ouietly solemnized Saturday after
nom at s.20 o'clock. at the home oil
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
NJ. Davis.
The home for the occasion was
fectively decorated with Jackson
vines. tropical plants and stands OF
flowers. The ceremony was said b
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Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following: Henry E. Neal. Jr.,
and Miss Ruby E. Campbell; Frank
Woods and Miss Pearl Prince; James
Boshears, Jr., and Miss Estelle Davis.
Marriage license has been issued to
c. j. Gambill and Miss Maries Barnes.
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Ohio's mule population keeps up de-
spite the war demands, which shows
the Buckeye state still has kick in
Minneapolis Tribune.
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THE SICK.

DIR. James Edwards, who has been
quite sick for several days, is consid
cred a great deal better.
viii Finnel, Jr., who has been very
i'll at the Kings Daughters hospital,
has been removed to his home and is
reported doing nicely
Miss Ethel Rita Doar, of Norfolk,
Va. who, with her mother. is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. J. f.. Patterson
here, has been quite sick with influ-
enza for the past week her many
friends will be glad to learn that she
is much improved
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LAWRENCE VOORHEES, DIES
AT D0NALSONV|LLE, GA,

News has been received here by
Mrs. f. c. Afford announcing the
death of her nephew, Lawrence Voor-
HES, which occurred recently at Don,
JACKSONVILLE, Ga. Young VOORHEES, is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. I. Voor-
HES, Mrs. VOORHEES, was Miss Nc
Cav, sister of Mrs. Afford.
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Many Boche who was thinking of
luncheon in Paris now confines his
aspirations to any kind of quick
handout in his home Washing
ton Star.
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Miss Moore Entertains.

Miss Moore Entertains.
Miss Fannie Eliza Moore entertain
ed number of her friends at her
home at Campbells Station, on Tues
day evening in honor of George Lentz.
who leaves for the army Friday morn.
ing at 800. Singing and many en-
joyable games were played during the
evening
When it came time for all to part
every one expressed themselves as
never having a better time. Among
those present were: Misses Maggie
Collier, Pearl Fleming, Beulah Hobbs,
leila Crabtree, Brownie Hobbs, Mar
grett Coffey, Zada Hobbs and Messrs.
George Lentz, Willie Austin, Ray
mond Hobbs, Everett Coffey, Arthur
Crabtree, Leslie Cross, Earl Ashton
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Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Thomas are the
proud parents of a fine ten pound
baby boy.
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the Rev. ]. E. Woodward, and took
place in the living room before an
improvised altar of ascension lilies
and ferns and lighted with cathedral
candles. The family and few init
mate friends witnessed the ceremony.
A musical program was given by Mrs.
Wharton Cheairs. The bride was
handsomely gowned in twilight blue
cloth tailored suit, fur-trimmed with
hat to harmonic. Her flowers were
a corsage bouquet of Russell roses
and valley lilies.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Davis and possesses
unusual beauty and charming person
ality and is Quite a gifted musician.
Her departure will be keenly felt by
her many friends. Mr. Wilkes is a
successful young attorney of Nash.
vile. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkes left for
an extended Northern trip, and on
their return will reside at their home
in Nashville, 1907 Burch avenue.
Their popularity was attested by
the large collection OF handsome we'd
ding presents they received.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. G. Pacoway of Chat |
tanooga; Mr. and Mrs. Webster Turn |
er and Misses Matte Bond, Annie
Claiborne and Jane Love Wilkes of
Nashville.
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Herald Cheap Column Ads Pay.
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700 Casualties
Reported Today
(By United Press

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24,-The fol-
lowing casualties are reported by the
commanding general of the American
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Hera,d Cheap Column Ad. PAY.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31

Excellent prospects for the election
Of Jack w, Harper, Democratic nom-
inee for county treasurer, and w. O..
Seaney, nominee for commissioner
from the eastern district, as we'll as
heavy inroads into the Republican vote
for other county officials was pre-
dicted today by Joshua Allen, Demo
cratic county chairman.
Harry Strickland. Democratic nom-
inee for representative, is making II
strong race and is receiving excellent
support not only in Wayne county but
all over the district, and the full DEM
ocratic strength, without faction Of
any kind. is behind his candidacy, ac-
cording to Allen.
The Democrats say they are gain
ing large labor following in Rich
mond and Wayne county and that
strong sentiment favoring the party is
noticeable all over the county. DEM
ocrats say this has been one of the
most encouraging phases of the cam
pa ten so far.
THE recent appeal Of President VIII
son for a Democratic congress has oe-
come a distinct asset for the party,
according to Allen The spirit of
fair play, uppermost in the mind Of
every American, Allen said, has
convinced many men that they oweNit
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Allen Says Democrats Haze Good
Chance to Carry Wayne County

to President Wilson to elect a con-
gress that will enable him to complete
the work he began without being him
dered or hampered by a hostile con-
gress They believe it is Wilson's Job
to finish the work which he has begun
in such an excellent manner, and the
way people are rallying to this senti-
ment indicates that they will accede
to his wish of having a Democratic
congress"
This feeling, Allen believes, will be
reflected in the vote cast for the
Democratic county nominees.
Mr.. Strickland before leaving Rich
mond today said:
There is no question that the drift
of political sentiment is favorable to
the Democrats in Wayne county.
not predicting that we will carry
the county by big majority, but
have never met SO much encourage
ment as / have in Richmond. The la
boring men and railroaders especially
have been very friendly to my can
didacy. believe that this support
cannot be shaken. Business men and
manufacturers also have been very
kind to me. l find this holds true all
over the district. In Fayette county,
the laboring men are solidly behind
me. ! believe that we have also gain
ed among the farmers"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
URGES LABOR TO
SUPPORT WILSON

WASHINGTON,O Oct. 31.-Secretary
Wilson in statement today advocat-
ing the return of democratic major
ity in congress in the elections next
Tuesday, said:
"The real reason for the partisan ac-
tivity of the reactionary republican
element is that more legislation bene-
fc:al to the great mass of the com
mon people has been placed upon the
statute books and more sympathetic
understanding Of the rights and re-
sponsibilities of labor has obtained
during the administration of Preside ent
Wilson than in all of the preceding
administrations since the close of the
civil war. l feel sure the workers of
the country will respond to the pres
ident's appeal for democratic con-
gress that will give him the benefit
of the judgment of constructive rather
than obstructive criticism in conduct
ing the affairs of state"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
TOBACCO USED AS
BAIT FOR GERMANS
CBy Associated Press)

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. 81.
American count among their pris
oners fifty-one members of the second
German landwehr.
The Germans for several days had
been coming unarmed from their
trenches, creeping to point between
the two lines where they received
brad and tobacco from the Americans.
The other day when they came over
they were told that the next time
each man would receive five sacks of
tobacco instead of one. The opportu-
nifty was too good to be lost, and in
stead of groups of three, four and five
as heretofore, fifty-one men came in a
group eager for the tobacco and food.
The Germans were Hospitality re-
ceived at the customary rendezvous,
split into small groups and invited to
come to another spot where the dis
tribution would take place. The spot
proved to be the intelligence Office of
the American division where the land
wehrs were informed that they were
prisoners.
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V|ENNA-BERL|N
COMMUNICATION
CUT BY CzECHS
Action Eliminates Power Of
German Continental Policy
Vote Independent.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Oct. Accommodation
between Agram and Fiume and Buda-
pest and Vienna has ben totally inter-
rupted. The Czecho-Slovaks have cut
the railroad between Berlin and Wen
ma, near Bodenbach and German trains
can go only as far as Schnadau, ac-
cording to a Zurich dispatch to the
Journal.
Fiume is the principal seaport of
Hungary. Agram is the capital of
Croatia and Slavonia, and is situated
near the Save river, Is miles inland.
Bodenbach, where the railroad be-
TWEEN Berlin and Vienna has been cut,
is a town in Bohemia near the Sazo
frontier and is situated on the Elbe
river.
BASEL, OOct. 31-"The continent
al policy of the German empire has
collapsed" says the Vorwaerts of Ber-
lin. 1.-The Hamburg-Bagdad line has
been reduced to the Hamburg Boden-
bach road"
PARIS, Oct 31.-The Croatian par
lament at Agram has voted for a to-
tai separation of Croatia, Slavonia,
and Dalmatia from Hungary, accord
ing to Geneva dispatch to the Matin.
The dispatch says that Agram is
decked in national colors and that
the people are celebrating the passage
of the resolution.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
CHINA WANTS BACK
TSING TAO LAND

Return of Using Tao taken from Ger
many by Japan early in the war will
be one of the things China will ask
when the allies discuss general peace
terms, according to DR.. c. Tsur, newly
appointed consul in New York for the
republic of China, who is here today
en- route to his post.
when the allies discuss the general
peace terms and the new 'modus vi
vendi of the world" Dr. Tsur said,
China will submit the question of re-
turn of the port and province of Using
Tao to the sense of right and justice
of her allies. China will point out
that Using Tao was originally held by
the Germans under lease BY the
capture of the province and also
through the declaration of war, by
China on Germany, the lease of this
territory and port becomes null and
void.''
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AUSTRIAN FORCES
TO Be WITHDRAWN
(By Associated Press)

VIENNA, Oct. 31.-Austrian troops,
fighting ON Italian soil will be with
drawn, according to an official state
ment issued by the war Office tonight.
The statement reads:
Taking into account the resolve so
often expressed to bring about a con-
clusion of an armistice and peace,
rutting an end to the struggle of ma
tons, our troops fighting on Italian
soil, will evacuate occupied region.
"In the Italian theater, there has
been only minor fighting activity on
the Tyrolean front. Between the
Brenta and the Piaye fresh and SUI
perior enemy forces attacked Monte
Asolone and Monte Pertica. Our
troops, with unexampled and soldier
ly faithfulness brought all the enemy's
efforts to naught."
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mes and LeQuesnoy and have made
progress north of Valenciennes In
Cha mpagne, the French have repulsed
a German counter attack northwest
of Chateau Torcien. The fifth French
army fighting in this region has taken
nearly 1,500 prisoners in the last two
days.
, Because of our desire for peace,
| our troops in Italy will evacuate occu-
pied regions, says an official state
ment at Vienna late last night.
AS regards the front of more than
sixty miles from the Adriatic to the
mountain front west of the Piave riv-
er, 1t would appear that this statement
seeks to make virtue of a necessity,
SO far as the withdrawal of Austrian
forces is concerned Italian, British
and American forces are sweeping
eastward from the Piave and the apex
of the wedge driven into the enemy's
lines has reached Vittorio. Further
south the advance beyond the Month
canO river has driven the Austrians
far to the east of Conegliano. The
line crosses the Monticano river at
Fontanelle, bends to the west slightly
and then turns south until it reached
| the Piave below San Dona.
The capture of Vittorio appears to
be heavy blow to the whole Austrian
position in the Belluno sector The
city was principal supply point and
gives the allies a base for an attack
against the left flank of the Austrian
armies holding the mountain sectors
running west of the Piave Owing to
the character of this country, it is not
probable, however, that flank attack
will be made. 1t seems that the al.
vance will be continued, forcing the
Austrians nearer the Adriatic to re.
treat and increasing the peril of the
enemy forces to the northward.
Take $1,000 Austrians.
Nearly $4,000 prisoners have been
captured by the allies during the past
week.
American divisions engaged in the
terrific struggle between the Meuse
river and the Argonne forest have
pushed ahead until they have Aincre.
vile in their possession. This village
is about 21a miles west of the Meuse
and is situated on ridge which domi-
mates the country to the north and
east. From il the Americans can di-
rect their artillery fire on the import.
ant town of Stenay, to the north. and
the railroad running from Metz to
Lille, to the northeast.
Nearer the Argonne forest, the
Americans have the Bellejoyeuse
farm safely within their lines This
success seems to make imperative a
Continued On Page Fourteen.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
Electricians Out on
Strike in Virginia
(RY Associated Press)

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 31.-Several
hundred electricians and operators OF
the Chesapeake & Potomac telephone
company, which serves the entire Tide
water section of Virginia, including
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport
News, and all fifth naval district ax-
changes failed to report for work to-
day, having voted last night to tender
their designations, effective at seven
o'clock this morning. Union leaders
declared last night that 400 employees
had resigned.
The employees claim to have asked
an increase In pay in September and
that they were told that their request
would be referred to president for
federal officials. They said since that
time they have been unable to obtain
satisfaction with company officials.
Fred l.. Bonney, general manager Of
the company. declared that the de-
mands had been referred to Postmas-
ter-General Burleson and that the COM
pany officials could do nothing.
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Americans In Action.
American troops are participating
in the advance of the Italian tenth
army which already has reached the
outskirt of Sacile. Is miles east of the
Piave. The total of Austrian prison
ers is approximately 10000.
Apparently the Austrian forces
which were along the Piave will have
great difficulty in reaching the hill
east of the Isonzo.
They have been separated from the
armies in the mountains west of the
Piave and the allies already threaten
their rear from the region of Vittorio.
Along the lower Piave the Italian
third army has crossed the river and
taken up the pursuit In the center
the Italians have taken Oderzo while
further north they have advanced be-
yQnd Vittorio in the direction of
Belluno.
Use Pincer Movement.
In retreating across the plains over
the So miles between the Piave and
the IsonZo the Austrians rushed back
as through a narrow hallway walled
in on the north by the Carnic Alps
and on the south by the Adriatic.
From the manner in which the allies
have driven In their wedge east of
the Piave it apparently is the inten-
tion to outfiank the Austrians on the
north in the foothills of the Alps and
crush them from both the north and
the west.
The situation of the Austrians guard
ing the Trentino along the front from
Lake Garda to the PiaVe also is be-
coming serious. Between the Brenta
and the Piave the is Austrian diyi-
sions operating there have been cut
off by the capture of Vadal pass
Elsewhere on this front the Austrians
must retreat northward through the
Alps with the Italians, British and
French pressing hard at their heels.
IT, as reported, the Italians are attack
ing from Stelvio southwark to Lake
Garda as well as eastward from the
lake, the allies have begun the famil-
lar pincer movement in the TrentiLo
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT
Austrian troops also are retiring
from Serbia and the left wing already
has crossed the Danube, Vienna an
nounced. The Serbs have reached the
of Belgrade and the complete liberia
tion of Serbia would seem but a mat
ter Of few days if not hours. In
western Serbia the Austrians also are
marching no<h toward the Danube.
There has been little change in the
situation on the western front Brit
ish patrols have been active on the
important sector between Valencien-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
HUGHES REPORT
DUE TOMORROW
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct 31-Attorney-
General Gregory announced today that
the report of Charles Hughes on air
craft production, which he had just
transmitted to President Wilson,
would be given out for publication in
the newspapers tomorrow morning.
While no outline of the report has
been announced, it is understood the
plans of the government for the pro-
duction of airplanes and in general,
the cooperation Of manufacturers is
commended. At the same time, the
report is said to disclose evidence Of
inefficiency in manufacturing plants
and waste of time and money in get
ting the aircraft program under way.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
Germans Left North Sea Shore of
Belgium Mass of Fortifications

The Germans carried of most OF
the guns. but they retired SO hastily
that they had to leave large number
behind.
The German abandonment Of the
Belgium North sea shore was thorough
and deliberate in the vicinity of Os-
tend. where they left behind little Or
no material. The haste of their move
ment increased, however, from Blank
enberghe northward.
Zeebrugge is city OF barbed wire,
concrete, steel and ruins.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31

Vby AssocIated PresS-I
BELGIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN FLANDERS, Sunday. Oct. 81
When the Germans withdrew hastily
from the North sea shore of Belgium
they left behind a series of fortifica-
tions all the way from Zeebrugge to
Nieuport.
The entire shore is one continuous
line of redoubts, reinforced concrete
dugouts, trenches and barbed wire
entanglements, with gun pits about
every fifty yards.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-10-31
German Empress Urges
Abdication, Fearing
Fate of Former Car

: PARIS, Oct 31-The German emp
ress is very i'll and weak, according to
a Berne dispatch to the Petit Journal
1t Is said that she is haunted by the
memory of the Russian revolution and
insists upon the abdication of the
emperor.