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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
PLAN UNLIMITED SOLDIERS
FOR SERVICE in FRANCE
SHELL j. S. TRENCHES
Germans Pounding American
Lines at Amiens.
Bombardment May Presage Drive
Against Yankees-Our Aid Vital,
Says Paris Temps.

Paris, May 3.-The Germans are
subjecting the American positions on
the front around A1niens to an un-
usually heavy bombardment, which is
believed to indicate that they are pre-
pairing for a vigorous assault against
General Pershing's forces.
In the Villers-B -Bretonneaux sector,
where the Americans on Wednesday
repulsed an attack by three battalions
OF German shock troops, the artillery
bombardment of the Franco-Am erican
lines reached It's heaviest intensity.
The American losses in the battle
around Villers-Bretonneaux are report
ed as rather severe"
A special dispatch to the Temps de-
scribing visit to the American front
says:
1.-THE end will show which weighed
most In the balance-Austrian cannon
as re-enfOrcements to the enemy or
the battaliOns which crossed the At
lantic to support the defenders Of
right.
THE Franco-British liaison has
been rightly described as intimate :;
the FrancO-American is, If possible,
still closer. 1t Is real fusion. Every
document of one of the French di-
visions touching the Americans is i'm
mediately translated and communicate
ed to the allies. There are two
uniforms, two languages, but one
army"
With the American Army in France,
May 3.-The German shock troops
which attacked the American position
at Seicheprey April 20 suffered more
severely than 1t was at first believed.
A German prisoner, who assisted in
the reSaoval Of the wounded and dead
after the engagement told the Ameri-
can intelligence officers the German
force, was cut to pieces, about four
fifths of its 1,5OO effectives, or 1,2OO
men, being killed or wounded.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
U. S. OFFICER is KILLED
Lieut.. Col r. H. GrIffiths Dies on Plo-
ardy Battlefield.

Lieut.. Col. r. H. GrIffiths Dies on PIo-
ardy Battlefield.
With the American Army In France,
May 3.-Lieut. Col. Richard III. Grif-
f1fths, commanding a battalion Of in
fantry, has been killed by shell fire
In Picardy. He emerged from dug
out just as German shell arrived and
exploded directly in front of him.
Lieutenant Colonel Griffiths was with
the Fourth Tennessee volunteers In
the Spanish-American war and later
with the Thirty-seventh volunteers.
He served also as major in the Phil
ippine constabulary. He was appoint
ed a major In the National army after
resigning from the British army. His
widow Is a Red Cross nurse.
Because Of his efficiency during JAN
uary and February, while his men oc-
eupied positions northwest of Toul, he
was given a lieutenant eolonelcy. The
shell that killed Lieutenant Colonel
Griff1ths also killed d corporal and
wounded other men.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
TO RESTORE PERSIA'S STATUS
Russian BolshevIk Authorities An.
nounce Intention Of Giving It
Its Former Independence.

A little more than ten years ago, in
1907, Persia ceased to be a sovereign
nation in anything but name and was
resolved into twin spheres Of influ-
ence." The northern half was a Rus
sian sphere, the southern half British.
The pressure from north and south
grew until 1t forced out the American,
Morgan Shuster, who had come to put
Persia on Its financial feet
That was an incident of Imperialism.
1t was British-Russian alliance to
block of Germany from getting into
Persia from the west by way Of Turkey
and the Berlin-Bagdad line. Under
the Queensberry rules of Imperialism
1t was fair stroke, with plenty Of
historical precedent, says the Boston
Globe.
Now the foreign minister Of a Rus
sian government that has no regard
for Imperialism and Its rules has sent
word to Persia that the 1907 agree
ment is all off, null and void. and that
Russia will now try to relieve her of
Turkish and British troops, too.
In announcing this doctrine Of Per-
sia for the Persians, and putting 1t
into practice, the Russian bolshevik
government immeasurably strength
ened the position 1t took at Brest-Lit-
svsk and at Petrograd In demanding
liberation for all subject nationalities.
1t is fair to say that the British min.
istry to-day would be slow to apply
the mailed fist of Imperialism as In
Persia In 1907. Much water has flow
ed under the bridges since and the I'M
perialistic tide is ebbing fast.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
Eastern Folklore Character.

A character In folklore with whom
the Occidental world has only slightly
familiarized Itself Ia Nasr-ed-din-
Hodja, the Turkish Till Eulenspiegel.
Lineally the Hodja, holy man, as he is
known, draws bis descent from Aesop; |;
but during the course Of centuries his
nature became somewhat changed.
From the wise man he was transform
cd, gradually, into. the simple bucolic
fool, who, In spite of his folly, has
certain very winning traits. AS rule,
however. poor Nasr-ed-din gets the
worst Of every deal he Is mixed up in.
as has his unfortunate and muddling
race. Only every now and then does
tradition allow him to come off victor
In an intellectual encounter.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
u. S. TO TAKE ALL STEEL
Heads of Industry Pledge Production
for War Work

New York, May 3.-The United
States government, it was disclosed,
has under confidential consideration
a war project that will require the
entire steel output Of the country
probably for the whole duration of
the war
Government control of the steel in
dustry to prepare for this project was
actively considered until last Friday,
when the producers pledged their
word to the war industries board that
every pound Of steel turned out In
their plants would be used to fill war
contracts exclusively
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
AIR INSTRUCTOR KILLED
Maj. o. A. BrindIey and Colonel
Damn Die During Flight.
Brindley Was Recently Named as
Head of American Teachers
Two Killed in Texas.

Dayton, o., May 3.-Maj Oscar A.
Brindley and Colonel Damn, two ex-
pert aviation men from the McCoog
federal flying field here met death at
the -MOraine City aviation field here.
The machine dropped 400 feet while
making u turn in the air.
Colonel Damn and Major Brindley
and had scared to a height Of 400 feet
when, witnesses say, in endeayoring
to make too sudden turn, the air.
plane went into tail spin and dropped
to the ground. Major Brindley was
dead when taken from the machine
and Colonel Damn was unconscious.
He died while being taken TO local
hospital.
Major Brindley was recently named
chief instructor of the American aerial
forces and graduated under the Wright
brothers here in 1910. He was for
merly an exhibition flyer. Both men
were attached to the McCook aviation
experimental field In this city.
Fort Worth, Tex, May 3.-Falling
15O feet in straight nose dive, Lieut..
James S. Ennis, Jr., of New York city,
and Cadet Paul Herriott Of Oakland
Cal, were killed The accident hap
pened at Hicks just an hour before
General Grebel and staff of Camp
Bowie arrived to witness some stunt
flying.
Lawton, Okla, May 3.-Lieut Will
liam Dean Thompson Of the Two Hun
dred and Fifty-third field artillery
student observer at Post field. was
killed and Lieut.. Foster Bailey, pilot,
was injured seriously when their air
plane fell 300 feet.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
HEALTH In ARMY IMPROVES
War Department Makes Announce
ment In Weekly Summary

Washington. May 9.-Army health
conditions continue to show improve
ment, the war department announced
In its weekly summary. Deaths last
week are given as 251, against 27S the
week before. Pneumonia was not so
prevalent. In the regular army deaths
increased from SO to 81, In the Nation
al Guard from 40 to 81, and In the
National army there was decrease
from 100 to 113. The weekly report
shows for the aviation section five
deaths from aero accidents, three
from other accidents, and one from
shock following an accident.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
BRITISH TAKE 317 TURKS
Thirty Three Germans Also Captured
In Palestine.

!"
London, May 3.--The official state
ment dealing with military operations
In Palestine, issued by the war office,
reads:
''On Wednesday morning while our
infantry moved to attack the enemy
in the foothills south and southeast of
Es-Salt, Australian mounted troops en-
tered Es-Salt, captured 33 German and
BIT Turkish prisoners.
I'm the course of these operations a
mounted brigade, debOuched to watch
the Jordan crossings, was attacked by
a superior force Of the enemy, which
had crossed the river during the night.
and was compelled to fall back. Horse
artillery batteries supporting this
brigade, in the most difficult and bro
ken country, were obliged to aban-
don nine guns which could not be
saved, although the detachments and
horses were safely withdrawn. Neces-
sary support for this detached brigade
was Immediately Forthcoming and the
operations are continuing
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
Siamese Study in United States.

About fifteen students from Siam
have registered at American educa-
tional institutions this year to qualify
in the professions of law, medicine and
civil engineering. Several such stu
dents have in the past graduated from
American colleges and engineering
schools and are now employed by their
own government in important public
works.
incidentally they have been the
means of introducing American ma
chinery, scientific apparatus and other
manufactures into their country.
Among the students who left the Unit
ed States In August were four holders
Of kings scholarships, and these young
men viii be educated at the expense
Of the Siamese government.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
U. S. FLYER WINS BATTLE
Shoots Down Enemy Machine While
Guarding photographer.

With the American Army in France,
May 3.-An American Aviator has
brought down the fourth German air.
plane along the American front north
west of Toul. He is Lieut.. James A..
Meissner, whose home is In Brooklyn.
Lieutenant Meissner is twenty-one
years old and graduate of Cornell.
He came to France q few months ago
and qualified as pilot here. While
he, was protecting a photographing
plane a German machine came in
view and the battle followed. The
lines watched the engagement from
start to finish and cheered loudly an
other American air victory.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
u. S. SWEDES RAISE WAR FUND
To Provide Comforts for All Fighters
of Their Race.

Chicago, May 3.-Americans OF
Swedish blood flung back their answer
to kaiser propagandists who have
questioned their loyalty to the allied
war cause, and in addition provided
for the comfort and welfare, of mem
bers of their race in the Americans
army and navy. At meeting of the
executive committee of the John Erics
son League Of Patriotic Service at the
national headquarters in the Conway
building plans were made to raise 8
fund of 100000 for soldiers and sail.
ors of Swedish descent.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
MAN MISSING AFTER HANGING
No Trace Can BE Found Of Tailor Who
Was Mobbed In Oakland, Cal.

San Jose, Cal. May 8.-No trace has
been found of 81. Steinmoltz, said to
be an Oakland tailor, who late last
night was hanged to tree about five
miles out Of town until unconscious,
and later taken away in an automo-
bile by a band Of masked men calling
themselves knights OF Liberty"
According to an avowed member Of
the organization, who talked to the
police by telephone, Steinmoltz was
tried" with George Koetzer Of San
Jose, and both were found guilty" of
having made disloyal statments.
Koetzer. who was tarred and feath-
cred and chained to a cannon In a city
park, was pnt In the county jail for his
own protection. In the same Jail Vas
Herman Schmitt, who sought refuge
there two weeks ago after he had been
threatened by the knights.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
CYCL0PS BLOWN UP BY HUNS
Senator Phelan Believes Germans Put
Bomb In CARGO.

Washington, May 3.-Senator Phe-
Ian Of California told the senate mines
committee he believed the missing
American collier Cyclops probably
was blown up by an explosion charge
put In her cargo OF manganese by Ger
mans.
II was told by naval men that she
was loaded at Bahia, Brazil. with ore, /"
he said. "and that the port was full
of Germans from cruiser and other
ships interned there. Opportunity to
put plant In her cargo was ample. !"
The committee was considering q
bill to conserve ores
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
HUNS IN RUSS STRONGHOLD
Germans Occupy sevastopol Without
Fighting.

Berlin, May 3.-German forces have
occupied Sevastopol, the great Russian
fortress in the Crimea. According to
the official communication from head
quarters, the town was taken without
fighting.
London, May 9.-The Germans have
established military rule in Kiev, the
number Of the members of the gov
ernment on the ground that "the gov
ernment had proved too weak to main-
tain law and order" according to a
Berlin official statement The Ukrain-
ian government officials arrested in
cluded the minister of war
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
Appreciated British Oysters,

AS early as 80 b. @. the fame Of the
British oyster had extended as far
as Rome, and Sallust seems to have
been more impressed by the oyster
than by any other feature Of the coun-
try, for be wrote: "The poor Britons-
there is some good in them, after all
they produce an oyster" In 80
A. D. oysters were exported from the
Thames estuary to Rome, and ever
since that time England has had an
oyster industry Of respectable proper
lions, although for many years the
supply has been inadequate to fill
London's gigantic demands, and i'm
portations from the United States,
Holland and France have been sneces-
Dafy.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
WILSON'S APPEAL AIDS LOAN
Thousands of Small Subscriptions Re-
ported by the Treasury.

Thousands of Small Subscriptions Re-
ported by the. Treasury.
Washington, May 3.-Only $249, ,O0O,-
600 remains to be subscribed to the
Third Liberty loan to reach the three
billion minimum goal, and a headquar-
ter statement said ''The prospects for
an oversubscription are considered
hopeful" The total reported last
night was $2,751 800, 700, which did
not include subscriptions obtained yes
terday 1t was an addition of $172,-
100000 in the last "a hours.
The multitude of small subscriptions
pouring into local headquarters today,
stimulated by the appeals to "buy an
other bond and match the presi-
dent" created genuine enthusiasm
among treasury officials who consid-
cred the moral effect of big subscrip-
tion roll quite as much as huge pool
Of national credit.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
House Bill Hits Profiteers

Washington, May 3.-Profiteering
contractors who defraud the govern
ment in production of war material
would be severely dealt with under a
bill ordered favorably reported by the
house judiciary committee. A fine OF
$4,000 or Imprisonment for tea years
is provided.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
FRENCH V|CTORS
AT TWO POINTS
Foch's Troops Win at Amiens and
In Picardy-Take
Prisoners.
LUlL ON TWO BATTLEFIELDS
Germans Unable to Continue Drive
Following Defeat Southeast Of
Ypres-Reserves Exhausted
and Boys Are Called.

Paris, May S.-French troops have
gained ground on two sectors before
Amiens, In Picardy.
An attack was delivered against the
Germans In Baune wood, near the vii
lage Of MaillyRaineval, II miles
southeast of AmienS.
After lighting at close quarters, the
Germans were thrown entirely out of
the wood. They left 80 prisoners and
five machine guns In the hands of the
French.
A similar assault was made by the
French In Hangard wood. just north
Of the village Of Hangard- En- Santsrre,
on the left side of the River Luce.
The French made an "appreciable ad-
vance,"
The French also hold the western
portion Of Hangard, and are making
the German position In the eastern
portion exceedingly uncomfortable.
Enemy Artillery Active.
London. May 8.-The German artil-
lery became active this morning In the
Vtllers-Bretonnenx sector on the
Amiens front and in the neighborhood
OF Merrts on the Flanders front, is
announced officially. The statement
reads:
"A raid which the enemy attempted
In the neighborhood of Hebuterne was
repuised. Except for the usual artil-
lery activity on both sides there Is
nothing to report"
1.-The enemy's artillery developed
considerable activity this morning In
the Villers-Bretonneux sector and In
the neighborhood Of Merris. Some ac-
uvity was shown also during the night
In the Arras, Lens and st. Venant Sec
tors. No infantry action is reported" !"
LulI In Battle Continues.
With the reports from the French
war Office and from Field Marshal
Haig showing almost complete inac-
tivity On both the Somme and Flan-
ders battlefields, observers here are
the German higher command will be
willing to risk In costly offensive op-
erations.
Using New Glasses.
Not the least interesting of these
bits of Information Is dispatch from
British headquarters In France, which
says:
1.-The German field depots are being
heavily drawn upon to replace recent
casualties The Thirteenth German
reserve division has Just received a
company Of 250 boys OF the 1919-2O
class. who had only eight weeks train
ing. and were not to be put into the
lighting unless absolutely necessary.
But the fact that they are now In the
division In the battle line suggests the
anticipation that they may have to be
used"
Coupled with this Is the statement
given circulation here and attributed
to source Of authority, that the Ger
mans have suffered casualsies amount
ing narly to 100000 men since Hin
denburg and Ludendorff began their
offensive OF March FL which was to
crush the power Of the allies.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
FINLAND IN HANDS OF GUARDS
Entire Country Now In Their Posses-
sion, Says Dispatch.

Copenhagen, May 3.-The Finnish
White guards are now in possession
Of the whole of Finland, say Helsing-
fors advices The Russians have con-
centrated great forces and attacks are
expected. A virtual state of war ex-
lists between Finland and Russia. Red
guard leaders have arrived in PetrO-
grad to seek Russian assistance.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
Thursdays Results.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Brooklyn, Z: Boston. 4.
Philadelphia, o; New York, 6.
Pittsburgh. 1; st. Louis, O..
Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, 8.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York, 6; Philadelphia, 7.
Boston, 8; Washington, l.
Detroit, 9; Chicago, 6.
St. Louis, 2; Cleveland. s.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee, 4; st. Paul, 0.
Columbus. 8: Indianapolis. 2.
Kansas City, 10; Minneapolis, Z.
Toledo, II; Louisville, 8.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
CHURCH HEAD TO FRANCE
Presbyterian Moderator Called on to
War Zone Special Mission.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 3.-Rev. j. VIII
bur Chapman, moderator of the Pres
byterian church in the United States,
said IN an address here that he had
been cabled to go to France on a spe-
cial mission.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
Ten Years for Desertion.

Battle Greek, Mich. May 3.-A SEN
tence of ten years Imprisonment in
Fort Leavenworth has been imposed
on Private Herbert F. Atkins of De
troit, convicted of desertion by court.
martini 6t C;tmp Custer.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
eurnouist to Run Aoain.

st. Paul, Mimi, May 3.-Gov. j. A.
Burnquist said that he probably would
file his petition Monday for reelection
on the Republican ticket.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-03
SWISS SPY is EXECUTED
NivergeI Faces Firing Squad at Vim
cennes

Paris, May "a Swiss citizen, Nj
vergeI by name, was executed as spy
at dawn at Vineennes. The Swiss gov
ernment has made representations in
his behalf, but no reason was found by
the French government to modify the
sentence of death pronounced by a
court-martial three months ago.
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Using New Glasses.

Coupled with this Is the statement
given circulation here and attributed
to source Of authority, that the Ger
mans have suffered casualsies amount
ing narly to 100000 men since Hin
denburg and Ludendorff began their
offensive OF March FL which was to
crush the power Of the allies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
DIR. r. b. RHETT CAPTURED.
Relatives OF Beloved Charleston Phy.
siclan Hears That He Was Taken
March 20,

Charleston. April iS.--Notiflcation
was received here today by relatives
that DR.. r. Barnwell Rhett, q young
physician generally known and below
ed here. and son OF the late DIR.
Barnwell Rhett. has been captured by
the Germans on March 20, while at
tending to the wounded at the front.
There were no more details given, the
letter notifying relatives having bee,
written by the colonel commanding
the British unit to which DR.. RheSt
was attached. So far as is known, he
is the first Charlestonian captured by
the Huns in the great war. DIR.
Rhett has been several months in
France, most of this time being spent
with British forces, in field and base
hospital work, and in trench first aid
duty DIR. Rhett has written home
frequently in the past weeks, and told
interesting details OF his life at the
front. He was graduated from the
Medical College OF South Carolina in
1914 and not long after opened prac-
tice In this city. later being associated
with Dr. Maybank. DR.. Rhett enter
ed army service last year and prompt
~ went to France. He attached him
self to British unit. The fact that
he has been with the British at the
front recently explains readily how
duty would mean his capture while
attending wounded, with the lines
constantly shifting as they are.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-24
GERMANS USING RESERVES.
CONTINUE TO SACRIFICE SOL.
DHERS RECKLESSLY.
Correspondent at British Headquar.
ters Says Situation Now is One OF
Sheer Endurance.


Ottawa. April 1s.--"The enemy ap-
parently Is drawing on fresh re-
serves" says dispatch received here
tonight from Reuters correspondent
at British headquarters in France.
In the course Of the great battle
more than 80 enemy divisions have
so far appeared and it Is certain the
German command is exploiting every
success by the most prodigal expen-
diture Of man power and not counting
the cost.
'In the great German attack OF
yesterday our troops fought with
Homeric valor against tremendous
numerical odds. They are fighting in
the same irresistible manner in the
battle between Givenchy Forest and
Nieppe.
For nearly week the German
gains in the battle Of Flanders have
been limited to the smallest extent L
has been a terribly costly advance a
certain points.
''The attempt to break through the
Belgian front south of the Houthols
Forest probably was inspired by thu
discovery of our withdrawal from tn,
Passchendaele region.
"The attack has been repeated to
day. the enemy doubtless being NOR
titled at being defeated by about hal
his own number.
Apparently the tanks. armoret
cars and cavalry have not been in &C
tion on either side. We now ar
down to a sheer contest for maj
power. swaying. ceaseless attacl
and repulse with the vital issue car
ried in the anxious problem of wheth
er our powers of endurance can wea
down the repeated bull rushes O
vastly superior numbers before a de
cision Is reached.
AT the moment the prospect as
suredly justifies confidence in this re
spect. The appearance OF French bat
talions and batteries OF 75s in tn
ranks OF the army which the Ger
mans are counting on cutting OF
from the allies can not be pleasing
to the enemy"