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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-15
WILSON WILL DEFER
HIS REPLY TO AUSTRIA
MUST SEVER RELATIONS
WITH GERMANY.
This, It Is Believed, Will Be One
Point Chief Executive
Will Stress.
(By John Edwin Nevin.

Washington, Oct. 15.-Q. n. 81
President Wilson's reply to Austria's
peace proposal will be deferred. The
chief executive will wait until his an
swer to Germany has been considered
by Berlin. The Austrian situation ad-
mittedly differs very materially from
that of Germany. And diplomats here
believe that If the president will make
it plain to Austria that she can have
advantageous terms of peace by aban-
doning the German cause that will be
done.
officials who know conditions with
the dual empire said today that the
demand for peace on any terms is
growing there. The hatred of Ger
many and German methods Is increas-
ing. AS result there Is a feeling here
that when the Austrian government
realizes that Germany has been denied
peace terms because Of her autocratic
government and her atrocities on land
and sea, it will be ready to take steps
to abandon the German cause and
make a sincere appeal for peace.
Officials today said that the Turkish
reply will also be held up for the
present. 1t is believed here that Tur-
key will surrender Internationally as
oSSAi 90 SHo tSShI VI lhC pl IC-
ply to Germany reaches Constantinople.
In any event officials are today paying
very little attention to Turkey and it's
present status in the war.
Reports reaching the state depart
ment from the neutral countries de-
scribe the political situation within
Austria Hungary as "very bad" The
opposition to the war is constantly in
creasing there.
1t was remarked "very interesting
that throughout all OF the press COM
ment on the war in the German news
papers reaching the state department
there is a growing disposition to blame
the kaiser for the failure of the war.
This comment is touched on in va
rious ways in nearly every German
newspaper that reaches the state de-
partment.
When asked why the military censors
did not suppress these papers officials
VINO should know declared that be-
cause the belief is all prevailing and
manifestly increasing, the censor has
not dared to act because of the fear
that he would only make the situation
worse,
Regarding reports Of the imminent
retirement Of Prince Macmillan as i'm
perial chancellor. only neutral press re-
ports on this line have reached the
state department.
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YANKEES CARRY
ALL LOBJECTIVES
In Fierce Encounter Along Ar
gonne Forest Meuse
River Front.
ENEMY USES GAS BOMBS
Despite Strong Resistance All
of His Front Line Defenses
Were Blasted.
(By Bert Ford.)

With the American Army Northwest
of Verdun. Oct. -(Noon.)-Amer-
lean troops on the Argonne forest
Meuse river front are still fighting
their way forward today.
The enemy is directing a harassing
fire in the sectors of Beaumont. Wav-
rifle and the Bois- de- Caures. east of
the Meuse. There were heavy artif-
lery duels during the night.
With the American Army Northwest
Of Verdun, Oct. 14.-(Night.) )--Follow-
ing intense artillery preparation the
Americans attacked all along the Ar
gonne forest Meuse river front this
morning, carrying all Of their objec-
tives on scheduled time.
The Americans reached st. Georges,
Landren, and st. G rges farm. The
enemy put up stiff resistance. being
under orders to hold the ground at
any cost.
The advance still continues.
There was fierce fighting on Hill 2S6.
and on the slopes of Bois Chatillon.
and amidst the barbed wire defenses
before Landres. st. Georges, ST.
Georges farm, and La Tuillerie farm.
The artillery preparation preceding
the attack lasted all uight.
The enemy was literally smothered
by the hurricane of steel. All of his
front line defenses were blasted.
There was. much enemy gas and our
men had to advance through gruelling
ma chine gun fire.
Tonight the enemy was reported
moving troops and guns on the road
rearwards toward Villers-Devant and
Dun.
Cross Selle River.
London, Oct. 15.-11:10 a.m.)-A
patrol of American troops, fighting
with the British on the Douai-Cam-
brai front, crossed the Selle river yes
terday in the neighborhood of st.
Souplet. capturing thirty German pris-
oners, the war office announced today.
The new Second American army. under
command of General Bullard. got its bap-
tism OF lighting a unit today when an
early morning German raid was repulsed
or the Argonne forest-Meuse river front.
The Second army began operations last
Saturday,
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FOE HURLED BACK
ON WIDE FRONT
Under the Impetus Of Terrific
Blows Allies Pursue Flee
ing Enemy.
BRITISH ADVANCE 6 MILES
Capture Two Villages on Meuse.
Attack in Meuse Shin
ing Success.
BRITISH ADVANCE 6 MILES
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Savagely attacking the German lines
I'm Belgium, British, French and Rel
gian forces have captured Roulers and
carried their lines further toward
Courtiai and Thourout. In reports
from the front there are indications
that the German lines have been
pierced and that the enemy Is retreat
ing rapidly.
On the other extreme OF the battle
line, American troops have carried
their lines well past the Kriemhilde po-
sition west of the Meuse river. They
are now holding a front that runs from
north of Cunel. north of Romagne and
thence enthusiastically to the vicinity
of st. Georges, at which village 1t turns
to the southwest and meets the French
lines at Grand Pre-.
Italians Push Forward.
FNnch and Italian forces are slowly
swapping the Germans back out of the
Ioon salient. They are now well to
the east of the Laon-La Fere railroad
and have kept up steady pressure
against the enemy along the Disc val
ley to the northeast of La Fere.
The allied blow in Belgium appears
to be one which may have a direct
bearing on the course of the mighty
battle line from Dixmude to Verdun.
The progress made against the Ger
mans on the first day Of the offensive
seems to Indicate that 1t is possible
- 9!!l - llIass aasuneea estapevd.sana
bases. to the north, and the whole Ger
man line, to the south.
A glance at the map shows that the
railroads by which the submarine
bases are supplied are in great danger,
as the allied advance carries the line
nearer and nearer to Ghent. 1t is ru-
mored along the British front in Flan-
ders that British monitors have en-
tered Ostend, but this report is with
out confirmation. Should 1t proye true.
however. 1t Is possible that forces may
be landed in the rear OF the Germans
still holding the lines between Thou
rout and the sea.
South Of the new break in the Ger
man iines the Germans have been in n
serious position for some time. Lille
has been in danger from the south. and
this new attack threatens to outfank
the city from the north. Should this
occur, Lille will probably fall and.
with It's fall, Douai is certain to be in
volved. 80
Resistance in Laon Salient.
Ihere appears to be every reason to
believe that the Germans along the
llanks or the line from Solesmes to the
of Rethel will succeed in de-
laying the allied advance long enough
TO permit the forces in the big Laon
salient to escape in safety. All reports
or the lighting in this area, however.
agree That the German losses in mate,
lal and munitions are very heavy.
Inc success of the Americans ast
u the Argonne forest seems to bring
ne Germans there face to face with
ne necessity OF either greatly strength |
'hihs the forces holding the line or re-
.iring to the northward. This sector
$ so important to the future develon.
nent or German defensive measures
nat 1t may be expected that the en-
'my VIII strive by all means to hold
back the Americans. '''iN
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AUT0CRACY MUST GO
First Consideration Of Peace. pecI,rs
Liberal Star--Comnepts

T"se Sons'oeratlon OF Peace, Declares
Liberal Star-commen
London. Oct 15.--The text of President
Wilson'S reply to the German peace offer.
received through press channels, was
placed in the hands Of the members of
tne British government early this morn
ing The council met shortly after II
O'Clock to consider the presidents re-
sponse.
1.-The German autocracy must 60" Is
the heading placed over President Will
sons reply to the German peace note by
the Liberal Star, which. like most of the
liberal newspapers considers this one Of
the first considerations of peace with the
central powers.
A condition in the reply is given
great display by the newspapers Is
that which asks for guarantees for the
maintenance Of the present military
supremacy of the allied armies.
Satisfaction alsp is expressed with
President Wilson's reference to the
continued .snkings by German SUBJ
marines and the "wanton destruction"
in occupied territory. while his decision
that the conditions of an armistice
must be left to the military authori-
ties Of the entente powers agrees with
the phrase so often quoted in the news
papers during the last few days Leave
1t to Foch."
Only Lne DrleLeSt DuiIetin giving tHe
barest outline Of President Wilson's
reply to Germany reached London In
time for the latest editions Of the
papers so it was not until
the early editions of the evening news
papers were issued that the public
knew Of the demands which the presi-
dent had put forth as q preliminary
to the granting Of an armistice.
In the evening newspapers the reply
Is given under great headlines and the
most striking passages are printed In
large black type.
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BRITISH ADVANCE
OVERF0UR MILES
German Base of RouIers Cap.
tured, Together With Fall
of Many Villages.
5000 HUN PRISONER rs
Allies Open New Gateway for
Drive Southwark Be-
hind Lille,

! London, Oct. 15.-Q2:50 p.m.)-Th,
Anglo Belgian army. on the Flanders
| front have advanced within two mile!
Of the German base at Courtrai.
The Lille -Thourout railway, an i'm.
portant German line of communication
is under shell fire. The Belgians ant
British are in the outskirts of Menin
In the Laon sector the French are
working towards the Hunding line In
the district west of Rethel.
There is temporary pause in the
big scale British operations on the
Cambrai front.
London. Oct. 15.-The official state.
ment reads:
Yesterday afternoon an American
patrol crossed the Selle river in tn,
neighborhood of st. Souplet and took
thirty prisoners. We carried out a sue
cessful raid last evening south of Sain-
chin en- -Weppes, taking twenty pris.
oners.-A few prisonerg,were taken dur.
ing the night BY ouf patrols On 6thei
portions of the front"
London, Oct. 15.--The second British
army that attacked with the Belgians
and French on the Flanders front yes
terday. advanced over four miles, while
the Franco Belgian army advanced
nearly five miles, it is Officially an
nounced. The German base Of Roulers
has been captured. Many villages also
fell into the hands Of the allies.
The allies are now within four miles
Of the great German stronghold of
Courtrai.
The new drive was carried out on
land and sea, and in the air.
The British fleet co-operated with
the infantry, bombarding the German
positions on the coast while the allied
armies were attacking on land.
Airplanes supported the assaults
also. The text of the official report
follows:
"The Anglo Belgian army captured
5000 prisoners. The Second British
army advanced seven kilometers in
their drive on Monday capturing Roll
leghem. Capelle, Ledeghem. Moorzele,
and the outskirts of Monin.
"The Belgians advanced eight kilo-
meters.
"The French occupied Geite, Moo
glede. Gitsbere plateau, Deveren, st.
Joseph and Roulers."
The drive was made over twenty
mile front and it's two chief results
were:
The German hold on the North sea
in the Ostend sector. is seriously men,
aced if not actually broken.
The allies have opened new gate
way for their drive southwark behind
Lille.
Lille, which the Germans have been
using as their chief base in the zone
just south of the Franco Belgian from
tier, is gradually being pocketed.
Twenty prisoners were taken in sue
cessful raids north of Sainghin- en-
Weppes, seven and one-half miles
southwest of Lille.
The text Of the official report fol-
lows:
Yesterday afternoon an American
patrol crossed the Selle river in the
of st. Souplet and cap
-ured thirty prisoners.
Successful raids were made north of
SHinghin- en- Weppes. southwest of
prisoners were captured"
Raiding operations on several por-
ions of the British front, notably near
5ainghin- -enWeppes, southwest of |
lille. are reported by Field Marshal |
7aig In his official statement today,
'risoners were taken by the British
PARTIES.
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SERBS CONTINUE ADVANCE

London. Oct. 15.--Serbian forces ad-
vancing north of Nish on Sunday cap
tured on a large front all the heights
which dominate both banks OF Moraya
river. according TO an official announce
ment made here today.
The text of the statement reads:
On Sunday in our advance north of
heights south of the Morava river which
dominate both banks of the stream. We
captured four field guns.
At Nish we captured an enormous guam
TIT .yof war material and several hundred
railway cars.
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TANKS CALLED TO AID

With the American Army Northwest Of
Verdun. Oct. 5.-(Noon.)-(By the AS
sociated Press.) )-Tanks were brought
into action by the Americans today to
break way through the enemy wire en-
tanglements west of Romagne.
Despite German resistance the pro-
gress of the Americans early reports
said. was satisfactory today.
The Germans apparently were ready to
contest the ground as stubbornly as they
did yesteday. The enemy artillery was
being used freely to hold the Americans
but the Yankee gunners were doing much
to break down the German resistance.
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Americans Carry All Dbject;ves on Argonne Front
Absolute Surrender Interpreted AS Americas Last Words Huns
Lille, tho Great German base

Lille. tho Great German base
and bastlon upon which the
northern end OF two German
defensive lines rest. Is being
pocksted by the allied advance
on tho Flanders front. The
British are now north, west and
south of the city. With the fall
of Menin and Douai. the way
will be opened to drive south
westward and northeastward,
completely enveloping the city.
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AAN'T BEAT HIS DADDY

hicago. Oct. 15.--lt's all right
fd the sons OF American fathers
topcat the Hun. but one Amer
icao father, at least, refuses to
allow his son to put anything
over on him. The son is Reed
Laudis. American ''ace" with
elev1n German planes to his
credAt--the father. Judge X. NJ.
LapQls. of the federal court.
In this spirit, and with Capt.
B. HI4ipsner, of the aerial mail
servioo. and Mai. Cushman A.
Rice. United States flier, for
merly in command of American
airmen with the British abet-
ting. Judge Lands purposes to
take the flight from Chicago to
New York In a mail plane. Plans
are being arranged and the ju-
dicial flight will probably occur
In the next two weeks. The
judge has stipulated that Mai.
Rice shall drive the plane.
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DEMANDS ABDIcATioN

Zurich. Oct. 15.-The first
public demand for the abdica-
tion OF the kaiser and the crown
prince has just been made at a
German socialist convention at
Munich. Bavaria.
Advices from Munich today
said that every speaker at the
convention called upon the Ho-
henzollerns to abdicate.
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GERMANY CRIES KAMERAD
Proposes an Agreement With Franco No,
to 8ombard Larna In,nn. ~

proposes an Agreement With France Not
to eombard Large Towns.
Amsterdam. Oct. 15.-The German
government mas proposed to France that
IN common with her allies, France under
take to refrain from bombarding the
large towns of northern France and enter
INTO an agreement with Germany to per
mt at any rate. portion of the popua-
Ion Ion OF Valenciennes to pass into the
French lines. says an official statement
from Berlin.
The Berlin government. in making this
proposal. represented itself as unable to
prevent the eastward flight of the popu-
lation of Valencennes owing to their
fears that the allies would lombard the
town. The proposal was made through
the Swiss government
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HUNS EVACUATE FINLAND

Washington. Oct. 15.-German troops
are evacuating Finland, according to- n
dispatch received by the French commits
sion from Stockholm this afternoon.
1.-The general situation In Finland is
still very much confused the dispatch
adds. but what seems true is that the
prince Of Hessee. though he was elected
BY the diet, will never 60 to Helsingfors."
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ISSUED IN EXTRAS
Wilson's Note Meets Distinct Favor
Darlx

Paris, Oct. 15.--President Wilson'S re-
ply to Germany was given to the public
In extra editions OF the afternoon news
papers published at noon today. 1t Inn
mediately became the absorbing topic OF
discussion in all public places. The tone
of the sentiment was disetinctly favor
able to the reply. the prevailing note be-
ing onc'of jubilation.
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SUNK IN COLLISION.

ohlo, Of French Registry, sunk In Enc.
llsh Channel,
London, Oct. 15.---The Ohio. of French
registry, has been sunk in collision In the
English clannel.- - '''e
N The crew was saved.
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sHIPsUILDERs CALLED UPON

Washington. Oct. 15.--American
shipbuilders were called upon by Sec
retary Daniels today to speed up their
output of destroyers to meet the men,
ace of the new and greater submarine
effort which Germany is known to be
planning
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EVACUATING OSTEND
Run,or Current on Dutch Frontier--Ger.
mans Leave Zeebrugge on Tor
Dedo Roafs

London. Oct. 15.--Several OF Germany 8
largest torpedo boats recently left Zee
brugge, one of the German naval bases on
the Belgian coast during stormy night,
according to a Dutch frontier message
forwarded from Amsterdam on Monday
to the Central News agency.
The German warships were filled to
their capacity with soldiers and pro-
ceeded for Germany. The Germans also
are reported to be eyacuatIng Ostend.
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WEkERlE RETlRES

Amsterdam, Oct. 15.--Emperor Carl,
of Austria has accepted the resigna-
tion of Premier Wekerle, of Hungary,
according to information received here
today.
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AVIATOR MEETS DEATH

Fort Worth, Tex. Oct. 15.--Lieut. r.
u. Graham. aviator instructor. is dead
here today as the result of tail spin at
a height of about 300 feet. in which he
was instantly killed. The cadet with
whom he was flying was injured but
slightly. Lieut.. Graham resided at Pitts
burg Pa.
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clusion: That my walls were better
bare. Though my wife this theme dis
puteth. And the matter endeth there.
The weather? Fair tonight, and
Wednesday probably rain; not much
change in temperature.
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BULLARD REPULSES RAID

|A'aOama Commander on French Front
scores Victory over Huns,
WITH the American Forces Northwest
PI verdun Oct. 15.-O2:12 p.m.).-(By
|the Associated Press. s.)-Units of the Sec.
Pnd % army which began operations Oct.
p. Bullard, today repulsed a German paid
|on their positions. man 'aiu
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TROPICAL DISTURBANCES.
washington, Oct. 15.--Further evide

Washington, Oct. 15.--Further evidence
OF II tru..,., . tc ncpr the Yucn
tan channel was noted today by the
weather bureau Pressure has been low
in the Caribbean region for several days
officials said. brt nothing more definite
has been learned "A
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FAIR. SAYS BILLYrPOSSUM

My walls are
being papered In
that little fiat of
mine, And / have
no place or corner
For that little hat
of mine; The fur
niture is scattered
And there's paste
upon the floor; l
hang my gar
ments widely, Put
my pants upon
the door. I have
come to this con-
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-26
COURT RECORDS

The following deeds of record
have been lodged with County Clerk
Kellar Greene and put on the books
in the office. The transfers since the
first of January have been by far
the greatest ever known in the his
tory of the county, over $50 having
been recorded since the first of the
year:
John W. Boardman and Mrs.
Carrie Boardman to Thomas Ken
nedy and G. H. Strother, parcel of
land in the rear of the laundry
building on High street for a con-
sideration of $500, etc.
Mrs. Eliza and Thomas c. Crav-
ems to William Glover, an undivided
one-quarter interest in IS acres of
land on the Owingsville pike for a
consideration of $500, etc.
Mrs. Bette Cravens and James
Cravens to Thomas Warner, Is
acres of land and improvements on
the Van Thompson pike for a con-
sideration of $1,000, etc.
William and Mrs. Ina Henderson
to Ewell Payne house and lot on
Holt avenue for consideration of
1000, ETC.
W. E. Jones and Mrs. LiIl,an
Jones to E. B. Quisenberry, 9212
acres of land on Stepstone for
consideration of $7,591.79.
Mrs. Mary Jane Moore to Mrs.
Lille c. Refs, brick cottage on
Clay and Sycamore streets for a
constellation of 81, etc, cash.
Mrs. Sallie Moore and w. C.I
Moore, of Lexington, to w. NJ
Scobee and Thomas W. Fitzpat-
rick jointly, house and lot on High
street for private consideration.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-26
DECLAMATORY CONTEST

The High School Declamatory
Contest in which there was unusual
interest on the part of pupils and
friends, was held in the High School
Auditorium on Tuesday evening,
last. The two literary societies, the
Cawein and the Halleck, brought
forward their four champions as
contestants for the two prizes for
the best declamers-the first prize
being ten dollars in gold, offered by
Commonwealth Attorney w. C..
Hamilton, and the second of two
dollars and a half. George Yeaman
of the Halleck won the first prize
and Ben r. Turner, Jr, Cawein,
won the second.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-26
MAY MELT UP SILVER DOLLARS

Treasury officials and congress
sional leaders have reached an
agreement on the principal features
of a program for extensive govern
ment dealings in silver as a war
measure, and bill to authorize the
melting of silver dollars and export
of the bullion to pay trade balances
would require the withdrawal of an
equal amount of silver certificates.
Those of $500 and large denomina-
tons would be recalled, and in
their place would be issued federal
reserve notes, whose smallest de-
is $500. Originally it
had been planned to substitute fed
eral reserve bank notes and to au-
thorize by legislation one dollar
bills Of this class, but under war
makes it inadvisable to
silver certificates of that
denomination, of which about 20O,-
100000 are in circulation.