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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
BY JOHN EDWIN NEVIN.

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. oct. 19.-While
discomfort increases throughout
Germany. Washington today calmly
awaited developments officials had
mo- word concerning the reported
German answer 10 Pres't Wilson
decision. All advices reaching here
from Berne. Madrid and Scandinav-
Jam points agreed that the reply was
completed at a series of conferences
at Berlin Yesterday.
III was supposed TO be en- route to
Washington through Swiss diplo-
matte channels But. officials re-
fused 20 get excited over the pros
peot Ii the reply accepted the latest
conditions OF the president. then the
next move was up 10 Marshal Foch
and the Versailles supreme war
council who would say on just
what conditions an armistice was
possible II the reply simply was an
other effort 10 haggle 10 had failed
OF its object i'm advance.
Note Likely TO bc Ignored.
The summary Of the reply cabled
TODAY from Copenhagen was too
measer 20 allow any special COM
ment or course. there will be no
official word dealing with 1t in any
way from any official Of tho govern
meut until the complete text has
been received here But. IL is GER
tain that II the Copenhageu reports
are true little time viii be wasted
in the reply here The very fact
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
TEUTONS SWEPT
OUT Of LOGES
WOODS BY YANKS
Machine Gun Nests in North
ern Edge of Grand Pre- Are
Wiped Out by Noisy
DOughbOyS.
BY NEWTON @. PARKE.

International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, oct.
19.-In heavy fghting Friday the
Germans were driven from Loges
wood and from the northern edge
Of Grand Pre-, where they had sue
ceeded in emplacing a few machine
guns.
Later the Americans withdrew
from the forest when the Germans
shelled it with mustard gas, but
continued to hold both sides Of it.
Northward of Cote de Chaullon,
American patrols entered the strong
entanglements OF the Kriemhilde
line. passing beyond them.
Patrol encounters continued
throughout the day, until darkness
fell
Noisy Unit Wins Back Ground.
The Germans had counter attack
ed in the sectors of Grand Pre- and
Loges wood on Thursday night.
driving back the American line
slightly.
The noisiest unit Of the American
army was sent in TO win back the
ground The doUghboys attacked
with fixed bayonets, yelling like wild
Indians. Uproarious cheers an
nounced the capture of the first
German line.
As the progress continued through
the woods there was continuous
cheering.
They came at Us like demons" "
declared German prisoners after
ward. The boches We're surprised
that the Americans. who could shoot
so ferociously in battle. could be so
mild and gentle in their treatment
afterward.
Mop Up" i'm Grand Pre-.
For the most part the Germans
fought well. standing by their ma
chine guns or engaging in hand-to-
hand encounters until bayonetted.
The Germans have evacuated lie
Grand Carre and Hazois wood and
the Americans have occupied Ban
theville wood
The American line Friday night
skirted Beffu. lie Mort Homme and
Landres-St Georges on the south.
Americans have ''mopped up" the
district north of Grand Pre- and on
Friday patrolled toward Brieulles
and Bois de Foret.
Observers reported violent eX-
plos!ons in the region of Clery le
Grand and Ainscreville.
Clear weather increased air activ-
tiles. Austrians who were captured
by the Americans asked 10 be put
in separate cages from the Ger
man prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
POINTS in
HUNS NEW PEACE
PLEA, AS REPORTED

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 19.-The German reply to
Prest Wilson's last note published in Berlin Friday
evening and according advices from the German cap
tai, it contained the following points
Q)-Germany cannot cease her submarine warfare.
(2)-There is definite agreement armistce.
(3)-Pres't Wilson'S demands not rejected.
(4)-DenaI is made that Germans perpetrated cruel
ties and robberies in occupied territory
Internal tonaN Jews
LONDON Oct. 19.-Peace rioters attacked the kai-
sers palace in Berlin Wednesday and smashed 100
of the windows with BRICK said Amsterdam dispatch
the Daily Express today. The kaiser reported to
have been IN hiding during the attack.
Police and soldiers ordered out against the rioters
and attacked them with bayOnets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
TWO MILLION
YANKEES NOW
ARE OVERSEAS
Senate Committee Gets News
Along With Report That
Whole Belgian Coast is
Cleared of Foe.
international News Service +:

70 AtA Ald AlpUdl news service
WASHINGTON. Oct. f9.-
More than two million American
soldiers are now embarked over
seas or on French or other for
cign soil. members of the senate
military affairs committee were
informed at n conference today
with war department officials.
While the conference was on, a
telegram from Gen. Pershing
wHs read stating that the entire
Belgian coast from Bruges to
German troops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
j. 8. PLANNING
GAS SURPRISE
For GERMANS
New Appropriation Bill Gives
80 Millions For "NeW Of
fenSiVe Devices" in
Chemical Warfare.
international News Service


WASHINGTON. Oct 19.-If the
retreating German armies do not
quit lighting soon. they will find the
American forces we'll equipped in
a not distant future TO hand them
further surprises they will not like.
These surprises Will include new Of
fensive devices in chemical warfare
polite army term for gas, for
which $3O.00O.0OO is provided in the
$685. $500 deficiency appro-
priation bill passed by the house late
yesterday afternoon.
For some new offensive devices
we are now developing" was the
short but pointed reply made by
Brig. Gen. Henry c. Newcomer OF
the chemical warfare service. when
he was asked by Rep. Swager Sher-
ley Of Kentucky. chairman OF the
house appropriations committee
what the s30.O00.OO0 listed under
the head OF other offensive devices"
was for.
Important Secret Involved.
Sherley did not press for addition
al information, for a military secret
of the Eravest importance is involved
which Germany may not be permit
ted 10 learn about until her war
weary soldiers secure first hand
knowledge Of it.
Altogether a quarter OF a billion
dollars is provided ih the deficiency
bill for chemical warfare which the
Huns started and which they are 10
have paid back to them in still stiff
fer doses than they doubtless bar
gained for OF this t25O.0OO.OOO.
there is allotted s154s23.557 for the
cost OF the chemicals that go into
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
ys President Wilson in Reply to Austria's Peace No
ERMANY DRAFTS ANSWER But HOLDS IT u
Text of Pres't Wilson'S
Reply to Austrian Note

From the secretary OF state ihe minister of Sweden
Department of state, Oct. 18, 1918
"Sn:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
HUN KNOCKED OUT BY
YANKEE WITH FISTS
Internationol News Service

international News Service.
WITH THE AMERICAS ARMY
OF VERDCN. Oct.19.
During fierce hand-to-h hand
light near Grand Pre- on Friday an
American soldier named Whitaker
OF san Francisco. staged a fist fight
with German non-com. In the
heat OF conflict the weapons had
been knocked from the hands OF
both men and the Yankee Went
after the hoche with his bare fists
The doughboys gave them fair
play and after the German had been
knocked down twice he yelled kan
eradt"
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SERBS TAKE IMPORTANT
CENTER OF RAILROADS
TnternationaI Vows Service

international News Service
LONDON. oct 19.-The impor-
tant Serbian railway town OF Kral-
jevo. so miles south Of Belgrade. has
been captured by the Serbs. the Ser
bian war Office announced today
The Austro-Germans are being pur-
sued in the direction Of TrsteuiH Il
miles east Of Kral5evo.
German airmen are active lr
bombing liberated cities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19

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tion-if they were not directly or
dered-of the higher German army
officials. Even members of the reign
ing house caused French and Bel
gian chateaus where they had estab-
lished headquarters 10 be robbed
and the contents taken back TO
Germany. And, it has been under
stood all along that the French and
British governments have com
piled evidence along this line for use
against those guilty. after the war.
The statement that there is no
agreement on an armistice is more
or less amusing. Germany will have
nothing 10 say about the armistice
when il actually does come other
than TO accept the terms which will
be laid down by the commander-in-
chief Of the allied armies and the su-
preme war council These terms will
be such that Germany will be un-
able to take any military advantage
OF any cessation Of the fighting. In
cidentally officials today we're in pos
session of information indicating
that the real reason why the original
peace appeal asked an armistice was
so that the time would be afforded
TO get great quantities Of war ma
terials and big guns from the Balkan
and Italian fronts to the western
front.
Germans Spreading Lies.
OmciaIs i'm connection with the
continued spread of lies regarding
peace possibilities. called attention
TO the fact that the British foreign
Office has been compelled officially to
denv that it has been represented at
"A preliminary peace conference with
Austrian representatives in Switzer-
land. This report. and others of a
like character. are being sent broad
cast through Spanish and Scandi-
uavin sources by the German propa-
eandists. officials say. The reason IS
a desire 10 create diplomatic differ
ences among the allies.
Defeated on the battle field. the
Germans have again resorted 10 a
web of trickery and lies in an efforo
10 SOW discord and prevent unity OF
purpose among their enemies. The
effort will fail. Pres't Wilson and the
chiefs of the entente governments
are i'm almost constant communica-
tion concerning the diplomatic sit
uation There is a complete under
standing regarding the sequence OF
stems 10 he taken in any emergency
that NAV arise Pres't Wilson. as the
leader of the allies. has made his
nosition extremely clear and viii
take steps 10 maintain that position
NJ all times. And. France. Great
Britain and italy have endorsed his
general program.
Doubt Present Regime
There have been frequerV clashes
between the authorities throughout
Germany and the leaders OF peace
demonstrations But. according TO
the best information reaching off,
cial circles here. these demonstra-
tions have not been of as alarming
"A nature as the German advices have
indicated Officials here believe that
the German authorities have pur-
poseIv exa ggerated these reports OF
riots in an effort 10 emphasize the
various steps helms taken 70 increase
the powers OF the reichstag and to
curtau the powers OF the crown
And. fin arriving at this belief Off
cialS do not attempt 20 minimize
CONFINED ON PAGE FIVFl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
NEWS FROM OVERSEAS.
Department Plans Improvement I'm
| Service.

Washington, May 5.-Early an
nouncement OF Secretary Bakers new
plan for furnishing the country with
adequate and authentic accounts of
the doings OF American troops in
France was indicated today when the
weekly war review heretofore issued
by the department. failed to make it's
appearance for the first time in some
months. In explanation, it was said
that the news publicity policy was
nearing completion and the old form
o. statement had beer abandoned.
IL has been customary for the state
ment to be given out on Sunday for
publication the following day and
covering operations i'm Europe up to
the preceding Friday or Saturday.
The review was made up at the war
college and the fact that it has fire.
quently been certain that IL was
founded largely on unhiocial press
reports In commenting on the situa
tion has made officers here skeptical
as to it's value.
IL is now believed shat a more Of
ficial summary. dealing almost ex-
clusively with the activities OF Amer
lean troops as officially reported. will
be submitted.
General Pershing has not entered
upon the pra ctice of issuing COM
muniques up to this time. ii has been
explained. because his has not been a
wholly independent army as far as
operations were concerned.
The situation is greatly changed
now and American units are scatter
cd through the battle line. Some Of
them face the Germans with the
French left wing near Amens; 9th
crs are brigaded with French troops
at various points 10 the south.
Efforts probably will be made TO
get reports quickly from all Of these
units as well az from the American
sector itself
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08

and for loyal, energetic workers. 1t is
no longer question of inclination or
desire to serve. but duty which no
woman who loves her country or hu-
manity can ignore.
If you are able to give the whole
or any part of your time to your coun-
try's service and do not know what
to do or where to do it, inquire Of the
local unit of the Women's Commit
tee. or the chairman of your State
division, who will gladly advise you.
This year offers the crucial test,
not alone of the loyalty Of the individ-
ual to her country, but of our loyalty
as a nation to serve mankind and to
take our place among the peoples of
the world who are fighting for the
fundamental principles of liberty and
justice for all.
The call is to you. Let it be our
boast that when her country's test
time came, nowhere in this land was
woman recreant to her trust.
Anna Howard Shaw.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
RECORD FOR sHIPBUILDING.
Less Than Month Sees Big Collier
Launched.


Philadelphia, May 5.-AIl records
Tor rapid construction of ships were
broken today when the 5,54S tons
steel collier Tuckahoe was launched
at the New York Shipbuilding Cor
poration in Camden. N. j. The keel
of this wonder ship was laid on April
and only 81 working days were re-
quired to prepare the hull for launch
ing, The boat was 80 per cent. COM
pleted when 1t slid into the waters of
the Delaware. In Is more days it will
be ready for cargo
A distinguished company witnessed
the launching including Charles M.
Schwab. director general of ship con-
struction; Chairman f. NJ. Hurley of
the shipping board: Vice President
Charlee Piez, Francis r. Bowles and
Senator Fletcher. chairman of the
senate commerce committee. Miss
Helen Hurley. Chairman Hurley's IL
year old daughter. christened the ship
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
METIIODISTS FOR CHAPLAINS.
southern Church Has Met Every Call
for Army and Navy Chaplains.

Atlanta, May 6.-Southern Meth
Odists have met every call for chap
lains in the army and navy, according
to the report of the department Of
home missions presented to the gen.
eral conference today which showed
The Methodists of the country were
allotted One-third of the protestant
chaplans, two-fifths of that number
TO be supplied by the Southern
church. The report showed a total
Of $54S,736 has been raised by the
department. A memorial from the
FLORIDA conference asked that a new
hymnal be compiled.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
Children's Market.

The committee in charge of or
ganizing the market for the town and
county children are at work adyertis.
ing and securing suitable place.
The schools have been visited and all
are delighted with the plan and want
to start work at once.
The committee. composed of Mrs.
A. ID. Habry, Mrs. 1. c. Strauss.
Misses Theo Gregg. Reese Chandler,
Martie Boyle, Mrs. Jackson HARDY.
Mrs. Robert Mcleod, Mrs. Shepherd
Nash. and Mrs. c. L. Wray, are ell
deavoring to be ready to open the
market next Saturday morning on tho
Court House square.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
COLUMBIA OFFICIAL SHORT.
j. Grim Mixson, Assistant City Treas
urer of Columbia, Missing Since
Friday-Said to Be Short $4,000.

Columbia, May lit was alleged
here tonight by city officials that J.
Grim Mixson, assistant city treasurer,
is short in his accounts approximate
ly $4,000 and has been missing
since Friday. He is bonded in the
Gulf and Atlantic Insurance Company
for $4,000. None of the officials of
the bonding company could be locat-
ed tonight, but city officials believe
Mr.. Mixson undoubtedly will be prose-
cuted by it. 1t was officially stated
tonight that the city of Columbia
would prosecute as soon as a meeting
is held by council and the matter was
thoroughly investigated Mr.. Mixson
has been assistant city treasurer since
1914, working under ]. Flavie Cooper.
city clerk and treasurer. He is the
proprietor Of a barber shop on Main
street and lives on Henderson street.
this city. The shortage, according to
statement made tonight by c. L.
Vann, certified public accountant, was
suspected some two weeks ago when
Mr.. Vann was checking the city books.
Thorough audit now in process of
execution shows there are various
shortages the aggregate Of which,
thinks Mr.. Vann, will reach fully
SIS, 900.
The alleged defalcations have been
going on for a. least two years. stat
ed Mr.. Vann tonight. Mr. Mixson's
method of procedure was simple. He
would, it is stated. take part Of the
deposits when he went to the bank
and doctor the disbursement and the
cash books to correspond. Vouchers
would be entered in the disbursement
book correctly so that when the book
was checked by the auditor it would
appear to be correct.
Mr.. Mixson would then borrow, al
legged Mr.. Vann, the disbursement
book from the auditor before the
totals would be run up increasing the
vouchers SO that the disbursement to.
tails would correspond with those
of the cash book.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
DEMOCRATS MEET TO-DAY.
Delegates Elected to State Convention
and Officers for Primary Eelec-
tiOns.

Columbia, Mary 6.--The Democrats
or every county in South Carolina
met today at the county seats and
elected officers for the primary elec-
tions to be held this summer and
named delegates to the State conyen
ton to be held here on May 18th.
Resolutions pledging the loyalty of
the people of the State to the nation
were adopted in every county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08

Eighty-cight Names ON the Roll OF
HonOi-Twenty- -Onc Deaths, Incl,,l-
ing Richard Henderson Of Laurens
=. G..

Washington. May 1.-THE casualty
list contains SS names. Killed I'm ac-
tion, s.; died of wounds, 3; died of
accident, 2; died of disease, 9: died
or other causes, 1; wounded severely,
4; wounded slightly. 4S; missing in
action, Is. Lieutenant William L.
Staggers, Benton. Ala, is reported
missing in action. Privates Richard
Henderson of Laurens, S. c.; Canada
Mamie. Pinebluff, Ark. and Abram
Joseph, Moss Point, Miss. died of dis.
ease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
REPORT MONTHLY MEETING
WOmen's Committee Council of De-
fensc.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Committee of the Council of
Defense was held Saturday, April 27
at 11.30 o'clock in the auditorium of
the high school with about thirty la
dies in attendance. Reports were
heard from town and county chair
men and the important work under
taken is being carried along we'll.
The report of the chairman of the
child welfare committee was especial
ly full and interesting. There is no
more important work that could be
undertaken at the present time than
the conservation of child life and the
welfare of the coming generation.
Three new measures to meet inn
mediate needs were decided upon, and
are being worked out along practical
lines by special committees, viz:
1st. children's market, for the
purpose of having a central place to
which the children can bring and dis
pose of their home products, thereby
stimulating their efforts along this line
and encouraging thrift and saving.
End. A market bureau through
which the country people can dis
pose of any of their surplus produce,
especially at this season of the canned
goods still upon their shelves when
the fresh garden products are fast
coming in.
3rd. A community Gamer, to be
operated along the most practical
lines, for the benefit Of those who do
not find it convenient to can at home
and thereby ensuring the conserva-
ton and preserving Of more food.
Just a word in explanation of the
meaning and purpose of this Women's
Committee Of the National Council of
Defense with the hope that when
more of the women of our county
understand it's Importance, they will
feel the personal interest and obn-
cation to become members.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
BRITISH ADVANCE LINES
Regain Lost Positions OIL Somme
Front from Germans.

London. May 6.-The British line
has been advanced OIL a considerable
front between the Sonme and Ancre
Rivers. west of the southwest of
Molancourt lit is officially announc-
ed. The British positions in the
neighborhood of Lacon and the Lave
river on the southern leg Of the I.ys
salient i'm Flanders has been improv-
ed as the result OF local fighting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
SUCCESSFUL TRIAL TRIP.
Largest Concrete Vessel I'm World
Tried Out ut San Francisco.

San Francisco, May 5.-The 1900
steamer Faith. the largest concrete
ship I'm the world. built by the San
Francisco Ship Building Company,
was given a successful trip here to-
day. averaging more than II knots an
hour in its four trips over the official
trial course. The Faiths engines
were installed i'm Il days. establishing
Il local record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Open High Low Close
BOMB EXPLOSION IN JAIL.

Chicago, May A bomb explosion
in the county Jail this afternoon in
jured several prisoners. The explo.
sion was said to have been a part Of
jail delivery plots. Twenty prisoners
made IA desperate attempt to escape.
but were dubbed into submission by
guards. Policemen on motorcycles ar
rived and completed the restoration
OF order. ax&IEINl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
SHIP BUILDING PROGRESS.
America Begins to Gain ON Subma-
rines.

washington. May 6.-Ten steel
ships of fifty-seven thousand, six
hundred and ninety-fve tons and six
wooden ships of twenty-one thousand
five hundred tons were launched in
American ship yards during the week
ended May 5th, the shipping board
announced today. Twelve steel ships
of more than eighty thousand tons
were delivered to the board COM
plete i'm the same period.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
DEATH OF SOCIETY LEADER.
Mrs. Potter Palmer OF Chicago died
mt Her Home in Florida Sunday
Night.

Sarasota, Fla, May 6.-Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer, known for many years
as one of the society leaders of Chi.
cago, died at her home here last
night. She owned nearly 100, 900
acres in Manattee county. on which
she had cattle ranch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-05-08
VALUABLE ADVICE.
Sumter Citizens Should Profit by The
Following Statement.


Following Statement.
Doan's Kidney Pills were used by
this Sumter resident.
Their merit was shown-the story
told.
Now comes further evidence.
The testimony is confirmed.
The remedy was tested-the results
lasted.
Could Sumter residents demand
stronger proof?
It's Sumter testimony. 1t can bo
investigated
Mrs. Annie c. Carnes. 5s1 w Oak.
land ST.. Sumter. gave the following
statement January IL, 1915: "My
kidneys were out of order and NV
back ached. I had headaches and
dizzy spells. too. I used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and they cured me of all the
trouble"
over three years later, or on Feb
ruary 13, 1918. Mrs. Carnes said: "I
can certainly recommend Doans Kid
ney Pills for they gave me perma-
nent cure I am glad to confirm my
former statement"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans' Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Carnes had. Foster Milburn Co.
Mfgrs., Buffalo, y, Y.--Advt. (57