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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
ITALY ACCONfPLISHES
ALL HER AIMS.

Thus Italy has accomplished all that she set out
20 accomplish more than three years She has
leased upward Of million Latns OF the border lands
The old rivalry between the houses of Savoy and Haps
burg-the representing Italian liberty and unity.
standing Italy and elsewhere
has terminated in the collapse OF the Hapsburg
archy. Almost a thousand years OF evn history. o6
struggling against human freedom in Switzerland, irr
Bohemia IN Hungary, IN Poland and In the Balkans.
against the unity Of the German people OF the Poles
the Italians the northern Savs and the southern Says
n week
1t is difficult to preserve sort Of perspective when
events are hurrying at such pace. More has hap
Pened affecting European conditions greater changes
in the map and in the internal organizations OF nations
than in other month since Napoleon fell 1915.
Yet great the procession OF events the final real-
zaton OF Italian aspirations is worthy
most considerable. is a obliteration OF one
portion Of the iniquitous system which Metternich
fastened Europe at the congress OF s.
the final and the logical step in the liberation OF the
Italians, who have been the slaves 70 successive
querors ever since Rome fell AS such It
enduring act
The Italian victory instantly raises great problems
discussion Of which. in the main must be adjourned
until the war has ended and the world goes a peace
conference 10 remake the world map. clear
that II the peace Of the world Is 20 be preserved hence
forth there must be settlement between the
Italians on the hand and the southern Slavs and
the Greeks on the other. The conflict between slav
italian regions along the Adriatic be-
tween the Greeks and the Italians IN Northern Epirus
and the Aegean islands be settled
with the principles OF nationality principles vim
dicated by Italy in her long and noble struggle
unity and freedom, what IS left ineQuaby decided
will have to be settled rightly n the future.
IF there is left bitterness slavs ana the
Italians growing out OF the occupation OF Sav BY
the Italians, then the Germans will future nd
ready ally IN the southern Slavs II they some fu-
ure time seek to regain a port Adriatic 10
take Trieste, which IS bound be the object later
German covetousness And n the Greeks reused
the possession OF the regions northern Fpir7a
and Of the Greek islands I'm the Aegean Greece WIN
also lend as ready an ear to future Teutonc whispers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Dobropolje, count little less than weeks,
and IN this time have the miracle accom-
plshed Serb troops entered Belgrade the day 1ta
troops occupied and Trieste Serbia and Italy
were assured of freedom from invader at the
hour. The occupation Of Constantnope is a mat
ter of moments affairs Serbia Turkey and OF
Italy are lquidated.
What shall say OF Austria? About the future
nothing be said with safety. About the past it is,
perhaps. interesting in the hour OF the final military
the military history Of the Hampsburg
empire in this war In August 1914. at the Jedar
great Austrian army by the Serbans, who
first considerable allied victory of the
later about Lemberg the main Austrian armies
the great military trumphs Of the After these
Temporarily relieved by German aid, the Austrian
armies November joined in the first Hndenburg bid
Warsaw. but were defeated the Vistula, and
a consequence Galicia overrur to the gates of
Cracow. n winter the Russians crowded the
Carpathians Przemysl surrendered with $4,000 prs
oners Meantime Serbia had destroyed another great
Austrian army at Valievo.
1915 the German victory at the DUnajec relieved
Austria, but the following the failure of the Of
fensve against Italy followed by the colossal disas
Ter in Gacia nd Volhynia which led to the
800 900 Austrian troops and the approach of the
Russians 10 Lemberg Only intervention saved
Austria at this moment and again when Roumania
the war, while the Italian front Gorilla was
lost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
Shaded shows Italia Irredenta.

of positions, and they failed break through.
In 1916 Italy had to undergo a blow almost heavy
quite dangerous that borne by the French
at Verdun. An Austrian drive toward the Venetian
within ar Of success-yvas
hailed within sight of the plain Aferward Italy took
the offensive captured Gorilla again
fensve checked she lacked the material, allies
committed TO their own campaigns, were still
lacking in the needed expeI the
from France. Despite its brilliant opening, Italys eff
fort in 1916 ended great progress.
1t last year when Italy. after magnificent
effort and colossal sacrifice had mounted the Bansizza
Plateau. blasting a passage toward Laibach Then
Germany the aid of Austria using the troops
freed by Russian collapse, and exactly a year the
disaster Of Caporetto marked the beginning OF series
of German victories which led them almost within
o in July the present year At the
Caporetto seemed inexplcable disaster II due
mainly tho collapse Of the home front The Italian
people temporarily yielding under the strain OF
felt themselves neglected abandoned by their greater
allies. Everay sort OF poison worked to the dsarray
Of Italian army which at the victory
seemed suddenly to melt away in supreme disaster.
Yet looking backward CaporettO. il less
inexplicable tho light of military The
tactics employed there successful few months
later against the British and brought about the wreck
OF Coughs NTH British army. They successful
against the French months later the Chcmn des
lanes and produced the complete French defeat
the whole It until the opening phase
OF the second Marine that Gourauds defense broke
this German method.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Not since Waterloo has any European battle coin
cided with so immediate and complete a collapse of
nation did the Austrian disaster the second battle
OF the Piave Indeed. n reality Jena
for anything ike a parallel for after Waterloo
France remained definite and coherent unity. remain
ed force to be reckoned with in all future European
calculations Austria Prussia after Jena has
collapsed; her power resist is end. her
existence a problem the hands OF her foes, who
may we'll avoid the mistake made by Napoleon when
he permitted Prussia 10 continue
In the italian triumph-and frankly and
freely recognize that the triumph Italian since
allied consisted British divisions,
one French division and a single American regiment
military aspect Immediately lost in the political.
AS a battle the Piave lasted most for week,
anniversary week great Caporeto,
year In the beginning the Austrian resistance
sharp and determined but before the battle had
progressed far there came first battle field collapse.
and then surrender 20 terms dictated the battle
field. armistice the firing lines.
OF Turkey and OF Austria liberation Of Serbia
passing OF the Coburg dynasty from Bulgaria, the end
OF the HapsbUrg dynasty Austria Hungary. While
the Austrian army losing its last battle the dual
monarchy breaking behind it, disbanding
solving itself into group republics the number still
indetermnate with bolshevism racing with nationasm
10 control the ruins of the fallen state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Sav race There is also large Italian element which
is prominent in city government.
Although Fiume IS one of the three important
ports Of northern Adriatic Cthe other two
Venice and Trieste) IS not natural harbor. Up 10
the middle Of century only small
port on a steep coast exposed 10 all the gales. At
enormous expense artificial harbor constructed.
and railroads built Zagreb Belgrade and Bud
apest city quickly became the port Of export for
the entire Pannonian plain and also for northern
Serbia
% years Fiume has been hourishing com
nerciaI center headquarters OF large
steamship companies The Adra," which is subsidized
by the Hungarian government. possessed before the
war vessels total tonnage of Al $50 tons They
between Fume, the ports OF the west
ern Mediterranean, and South America smaller line
is the "Ungaro Croatia which had feet OF 80 packet
boats G4,S33 plying between the local ports
on the Croatian and Damatian coast Fiume was also
port for the Cunard line boats sailing between
New York and Mediterranean ports There also
factories including that Of the White
head Torpedo works English firm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

From Fiume come reports OF smOdering rebellion
among the Croatian people The sudden revolt the
18th regiment of CrOatan soldiers stationed at Fume
taken indication of the the wind
blows. 1t brief enough for three AustroHungaran
regiments hurried from Albania TO crush it.
Nevertheless, there bitter hghtng in the streets
the city before the uprising subsidized and of
people killed. Even If it is nothing more the
in Fiume another significant proof that the
Croatians ripe for revolution.
Fiune Rieka it is called in the Croatan
tongue. has long been source OF friction between
the Magyars and CToatians. Although IL built
Croatian soil. the greed of the Hungarans led them
10 snatch il away from its owners IN 1868 The way
which they did this extraordinary. Some
previous, there had been agreement between the
Magyars and Croats that Fiume should remain under
Croatan control together with the Of the CrOatan
This irritated the Hungarian traders who
had begun Covet port the Adrauc Conse
Quenty. the Hungarian governor OF Croatia boldly
pasted strip Of paper the part OF the contract
which related the city OF Fume, and declared IL
separate governmental unit annexed 70 Hungary This
document with the strip Of paper pasted over part
OF still preserved in the archives OF the Fiume
officials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
ITALY ENTERED AT
CRITICAL TIME

Wide which brought italy into the She at
critical moment Already the battle OF the Dunajec
bad opened that terrible cycle OF Russian disasters
which lead the fan OF the Romanofs and the
extinction Russia nation. Despite the high hopes
o. the allies. founded N imperfect realization OF
essential facts Italy not able take the road
a. Vienna u her first campaign. She flung her troops
against positions OF the Austrians prepared
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
SUDDENLY RALLY
AT THE PAVE.

After Caporetto italy suddenly rallied the Piave,
aided by British and French armies. The moment Of
supreme peril passed. The Italian army
sanized and the home front restored. Italy entered
campaign Of 1918 united, and in this campaign
she contributed the shining triumph. Her victory
at the n the the long series,
which has vet ended has brought about the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
AUSTRIA'S RODE IN 1917
WAS PASSIVE.

In 1917 Austrias role passive. even at Caporet
TO and the decisive blow
delivered by German troops. AS offensive force
a fighting force, the Ausrians longer formid-
able and their defeat battle Of the Piave
this fact After the defeats Of 1916
the Austrian army more than bunted in
stru1nent German hands: It supplied troops for &C
cupation in Russia held the Italian armies the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
SURROUNDINGS ARE PICTURESQUE.

when approached from the Behind the steep
slope OF the Trsat and either the
seaside resorts the Croatan Riviera, with their
marble villas and tropical gardens To OF these
watering places. Apata, the Gar Nicholas used fire.
Quentlx come, At other villages along the sunny
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
MANY JUGo-sLAvs IN POPULATION.

Today. the government officials at Fiume
Magyars and most OF the commercial people
and ship But fully one-half OF the citys
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
MIRACLE ACCOMPLISHED
IN SHORT TIME.

Going backward for a moment to Sept Is, when
Esperey launched his Serbs against the Bulgars about
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Editorial Comment. School PaFA
Wouan's Section and Other Fsa-
tures OF General Interest
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08

To the Citizens of Sumter County:
Whereas President Wilson has ap-
pealed to the nation TO enlist during
June In the army OF savers at home
who will support the army OF SOL
diers abroad;
Whereas. the governor OF South
Carolina has officially designated that
period OF time commencing Friday.
juno a.. and eliminating June IS.
as War Savings Week in this State.
and has called upon the men and wo-
men OF South Carolina TO respond 10
the War Savings campaign which Is
TO be conducted 30 that by the close
OF Friday. June 2S. there shall be no
man or woman In this State who has
not signed a pledge to economize this
year and To Invest as much as possible
OF the ensuing savings In War Savings
Stamps:
Therefore. now, I. l.. ID. Jennings
Mayor OF Sumter. do hereby call upon
the patriotic men and women OF oui
town To respond faithfully to the ap-
peals made by our president and
governor and 10 sign the War Saving:
pledge cheerfully and willingly. viii
a feeling OF gratitude that I'm thi,
way we at home can do our share to
ward Fastening the victorious con
clusion OF the war for human freedom
I'm which our country has entered
(Signed) l.. -. jennings.
Mayor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08

MIR. G.. e. Martin Is dead. HI
passed away Saturday afternoon
May 18th. Just before six o'clock. Hi.
death was not unexpected for he ha.
been Ill for the last several months, 8
part of which time he was confined
to his bed.
The passing away of this good man
VIII carry sorrow to many hearts in
Thomasviile and its surrounding
community for he was universally
beloved by all classes of people who
knew him.
Fifty-thre9 years ago he was born
in Marion County. s. c.. July 9th
In which county great part of his
life was spent.
He moved to Thomas County, Ga,
i'm January 1911. where he bought
and improved what is known as the
"A. j. yann place i'm the Beulah
neighborhood four miles east of
Thomasville on the Boston road.
February 2sth. 1889 he married
Miss Sarah Frost of Sumter, S. c.. and
their union. which was an unusually
happy one was blessed with eight
children, i've of whom survive the
father. three preceding him to the
grave some years since. Those liv-
ing are Mrs. A. III. Hancock Of Aucil-
la. Ga. Mrs. II. ID. Burton, near
Boston. Ga. Mr.. A. T.. Martin. Mrs
Isaiah Dekle and Miss Susie Martin OF
Thomasville. Besides these his wife
two brothers and host of relatives
and friends Ga, News
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08
THE COUNTY MARKET.
Open Letter to County Chairman ana
MI Interested In County Market
Echange.

FOR some reason the County Mar
ket has not been a success thus far
and while we are anxious to carry /,
on for The mutual benefit of the town
and county it we can work 1t up to a
satisfactory standard. we will not at.
tempt TO carry 1t on otherwise.
We want to test it little longer
however. and have set Saturday, June
sth, as Rally Day for the market
and are asking that you use your i'll
fiuence in your neighborhod to inter
est others in this enterprise.
AT this season country people need
ready cash, and town people need
farm products.
Bring or send what you have to
dispose of yourself. and suggest to
your neighbors that they form a club
to send their goods together i'm one
conveyance. thereby saving the time
and expense Of sending individual
ly.
Send anything salable from the
farm-canned goods, home cured
meats. fruits. chickens. eggs, butter,
vegetables. etc, and make your Red
Cross and Thrift Stamp money that
way.
A reliable committee will be on
hand to take charge of your goods.
Come and let's help to make this
undertaking success. Hours Of the
market 9-l2. Place No. 124 Main ST.
Very truly yours,
Mrs Edward Pitts Chairman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08

orable mention to Louise Troublefield
One feature of tba avonipg,. ovo,
cises that shouId no oneciaIrv o,d 60
vOrably mentioned because Il added
n,uob 20 tho ,,,o A.. Al.
ience derived from tho occasion ,y.s
tba ovco,Ion, ,,,,,,.;,,.,, ,.,,,, -
dered NV the Rovs, ttiob .coboo, ~.
chestro
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Boys High School Events Wero tho
Features OF the Exercises Last
Evening.
From The Daily Item. limo

From The Daily Item. June r
The first nights exercises of the
annual commencement of the CITY
High Sc hOols were held last evenino
in the auditorium of the Girls High
school, with an audience present thai
f'lled the building to capacity.
AS customary the programme was
made up principally of events peculiar
to the Boys High School-the com
petitive drill for the Mitchell Levi
Medal for the Manual of Arms and
the declaimers' contest for Rhame
medal. The competitive drill was he
tween Marion Cothran. Marion uurs,
ana Henry Edmunds, who had been
selected as the three best drilled bovs
IN the battalion after two elimination
drills. The contest was close and no
far as the audience could Judge there
was no difference in their proficiency
all three drilled well enough to he
entitled 20 medals of merit. The
Judges--Lieuts. S. Y. Dinl<ias and
Mitchell Edens-being army officers.
were able to see the minor errors
that were made and after a long and
spirited contest the decision was
awarded to Marion Cothran. The
medal was presented by Mr.. Neill
oDonneil. who spoke eloquently and
fcelingly Of the importance of military
education and preparedness.
The declaimers contest WAS even
more interesting and entertaining
than the drill. The six young men
who spoke had been selected at a
preliminary contest as the best of the
graduating class, and they all acquit-
ted themselves with great credit.
showing that they had worked hard
and had been well trained in the
preparation of their orations. The de-
cision of the judges will be announc-
tu tOnlSnt.
The Garland-the medal offered
annually by Mr.. c. H. Wilson to the
graduate of the Boys High School
who is adjudged to be the best ath-
lete or the class-was presented to
John Blanding, by DR.. j A. Mood
who tOk advantage of the opportun-
fly to emphasize the value of physi-
cal culture as part of the educa-
lon of the youth of the land.
The diplomas for penmanship were
presented by Mr. C. NJ. Hurst to the
Following: Ethel Bynum. Mary Vo-
gel. Elizabeth Lesesne, Pearl Rollins
Louisa Mellett, Lille Folsom, Emmie
Osteen. May Willis Ostcen.
The medal for penmanship was
awarded to Louise Burk cite and hon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08

Berlin. via London, June A.
There have been artillery duels OF
varying intensity" says the German
Official communication issued today.
The enemy showed lively recon
noitering activity and made strong
advances at several points OF the
front. Southwest of Merris (midway
between Ypres ald Bethune) he has
established himself i'm small trench
sectors"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08
Personal.

MrS. II. Nj. owens, who has been
visiting her mother. Mrs. III. l.. Ben
bow on Church street. has returned
TO her home In Nashville, Tenn.
Miss Leonora Jefferies. OF Gafraey,
returned home Monday morning after
spending week with Mrs. J. d. Brit
ton.
AIR. Harvey Smith. OF Lynchburg
Va. spent last weekend with Mrs. j.
ID. Britton.
sergt. s L. Smith. OF Camp Sewer.
Is spending few days with his par
ents of this city.
Misses Edith and Ethel Mae Rem.
frow, OF Hartsville, are spepdinc n
few days with DR.. and Mrs. +. f..
Renfrow OF this city.
sergt. T.. Turner White. of Camp
Sewer. Is spending several days with
his parents.
Mr.. w. III. Commander of Flor
snce. spent several days with his son
p. Commander.
Mr.. James III. Shelley. of Whining
ton. N. c.. spent Sunday with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Shelley.
VIM. III. Bowen, of Augusta, spent
sunday In the city with III. q. Nc
kagen.
Hon. John L. McLauIin passed
through Sumter this morning on his
way to Columbia where lac attended
o meeting of the State Council OF De
tense.
Notice OF his safe arrival overseas
has been received by ths family OF
Corporal Jas G. Brewer.
Miss Gladys Chandler has received
. card advising her OF the safe arri-
val overseas of her brother, Frank
Eugene Chandler.
Captain Randle of Camp Jackson
Is visiting his mother while on a leave
after completing the war course at
the Artillery School of Fire, Fort Sin.
Okla. ,l.c
Mr.. and Mrs. It. Il. White, of Or
angeburg. are spending the day with
Mr.. Halle Scott.
Mr.. Wiley M. Brazeal. Jr., is home
from college.
Rev. j. w. Guy. Of Lylchburg, is
spending the day I'm the city. l.
Mrs. w. O.. Peterkin, of Fort
Motto. is visiting Mrs. C. l.. stubbs
on West Hampton Ave.
Col. ". NJ. Cooper. Of Wisacky. |
passed through Sumter on Tuesday
nshis way to Columbia.
Miss Lucille Brunson returned to
her home yesterday from Winthrop
college. having completed the com
mercial course.
Misses Sarah and Frances Glenn of
Clinton. Rose Weinberg of Wedgefield.
Elizabeth and Ialla Lee I.ucius of Ell |
hotts are the attractive guests of
Miss Edith Williamson.
Mrs. ". II. Gillespie. of Efingham,
Is visiting Mrs. Rose Jenkins.
Mrs. Archie China went by auto to
Columbia Monday and returned Tues
day. accompanied by her niece, Miss
Ermine Lachicotte.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08
Annie Purdy,
Secretary, Sumter Chapter.

The annual dinner for the Confeder-
ate Veterans was served at the Court
House Tuesday by Dick Anderson
Chapter. u. ID. c. Attendance was, as
usual large I'm proportion to the mem
bership OF Camp Dick Anderson. u. C.
", but a number of familiar faces
were absent and the veterans missed
the elbow touch OF their comrades
who have responded to the last roll
call since the last annual meeting
The dinner was served i'm the portico
OF the Court House, two tables being
spread with an abundance Of good
things and the Daughters OF the Con-
federacy saw to 1t that the old sol
diers were well cared for. DR.. III. j.
McLaurin. Commander of the Camp
thanked the ladies for the entertain
ment and expressed i'm behalf of the
Camp their appreciation of the an
nual dinners that the Daughters of
the Confederacy had SO thoughtfully
and kindly provided for SO many
years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08

London, June 5.-A big battle was
fought in the Kars district of Trans
Caucasia on May oath, resulting in
favor of the Russians, the Exchange
Telegraph correspondent at Moscow
wires The Turks and Germans are
retiring along the Ardahan road. the
population being massacred, the dis
patch saws.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08
Mayor.

Two hundred and forty-scven select
men were added To the Sumter coun-
~ list OF elegibles for military service
by the second draft registration yes
terday. This number OF young men
have attained the age OF twenty
since the first draft registration on
June 9Th. 1917. or the registrants
yesterday sixty seven were whites and
one hundred and eighty negroes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-08

Mrs. j. III. Dohrmann, of Sumter,
has been called to Florence on ac
count of the death of her sister-in
law, Mrs. w. G.. Smith.
Mrs X. j. Bukett, of Sumter. has
been called to Florence, on accoun,
OF the death OF her sister Mrs. w. G.
Smith.