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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02
HIDDEN IN SHELL HOLE
British Soldier Has Terrible Expert
enee for Seven Weeks.

British Soldier Has Terrible Expert
enee for Seven Weeks.
II you have been thinking that dis
tinguished service on the battlefield
means no grand dash and then a
quiet room, an attentive nurse and
pleasant recuperation, consider the
Private ]. Taylor. whose valor is brief
ly recited in late issue Of the official
supplement to the London Gazette.
This official list Of soldiers cited for
decorations always carries a short de-
scription Of the act OF valor for which
the citation Is made.
These two paragraphs accompany
announcement Of the award Of the dis
tinguished conduct medal to Private
Taylor.
Having been cut of with his COM
pany, he received q bullet in the thigh.
causing a compound fracture. To
avoid capture he crawled into shell
hole. where he remained for a period
Of over seven weeks, during the whole
Of which time the surrounding district
was subjected to a severe lombard
ment by our artillery. He subsisted on
tins of bully beef collected at night
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

The Last Word In Dress Reform
win you alter this gown to fit me?'
asked the young lady Of her dress
maker.
The couturiere raised her hands in
pious horror.
Certainly not, mademoiselle. GER
tainly not" she answered. why that
Isn't done any more. You must be al
tered to ut the gown"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

OF Course She knew.-"How use
less you girls today are" lamented the
old lady to her granddaughter. why.
actually don't believe you know what
needles are for"
How absurd you are, grandma!
protested the girl. "Of course | know
what needles are for. They are to
make the talking machine play"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Italys wheat crop this year is so
good and there is so much Of 1t that II
Is predicted that the yield will be suf-
ficient for the country's needs. Much
OF Italy's wheat lands have been
under continuous cultivation for a
thousand years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

A Useful Habit don't see hos
you stand It," said Mrs. Youngbride to
her older married friend. 1T would
simply break my heart to have my
husband to prop up the newspaper at
the breakfast table every morning"
"Oh. I don't know, said the other.
You see. 1t keeps the grapefruit from
spattering as far as 1t might other
wise"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

A Deep-laid Plan.-"Would YOU
mind letting me off fifteen minutes
early after this, sir?" asked the book
keeper. You see. moved into the
suburbs and can't catch the train un-
hss leave before five o'clock.
Il suppose I'll have to-" grumbled
the boss; but you should have
thought OF that before you moved
Il did" coniidcd the bookkccpcr TO
the stenographcr little later. "and
that's the reason | moved"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

And il Did.-"Your daughter said
Mrs. Oldcastle, after being conducted
through the newly furnished wing of
the magnificent palace occupied 10y
the new-rich Bullingtons, has such
splendid vocabulary"
DO you think so?" her hostess re-
piled.
Josiah wanted to get her one oi
them escritoirees, but / made up my
mind right at the start that voc;thn-
larry would look better in room fur
nished like hers"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Practice Makes Perfect.-"Pardon
me for a moment. please. said the
dentist to the victim. but before be-
ginning this work must have my
drill"
Good heavens, man." exclaimed the
patient irritably. Cant you pull
tooth without rehearsal?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

MIGHT Bring in Some Business.-A
young country doctor whose business
was not large sat in his office reading
when his henchman appeared.
Them boys Is a-steeling OF your
green apples agin. sir. Shall drive
'em away?"
The doctor considered a moment
and leveling his eyes at his servant
responded:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Too Familiar.-She laid her hand
lovingly on her husbands shoulder.
He started.
My dear would you mind not doing
that?" he asked.
"Well do YOU object. dearie?" asked
the wife.
Well" replied the husband. ever
since We have owned n car. every
time YOU do Il think of the traffic
COP"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Looking Far Ahead.-one OF the
dimunitive flower maidens at on Eng
lish flower fete attended by the Queen
Mother was both pretty and plump
and when Her Majesty stopped TO
smile down upon her she put up her
wee mouth for a kiss, which she re-
ceived.
Molly" gasped her Mortified moth
er. How could you do it?"
Molly gave sound reason. 81
thought It u'd be interesting to tel
my grnnchildren."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02
A Model 70 be copied.-Mrs. SimI

A Model to be copied.-Mrs. Simp-
son had taken her little daughter out
to tea with her. and during the meal
was Mortified to sec the cfild trying to
force Il very small piece Of bread into
Il very small pocket.
Why Marion" she said IN shockeu
surprise, what ON earth are you do
ing?"
That's all right. mother" her small
daughter assured her. I'm just TAX
ing this slice back to nursic for Il pat
tern"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Mrs. Rose Greeley. 50 years old.
whose husband Is at Camp Dix. N. J..
last week attempted to enlist In the
United States marines. She was
turned down. but declares she will get
into active service in some way. She
has two children.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Not Getting Il for Nothins-A busi-
nesslike man stepped briskly into the
butchers shop. Give me a piece oil
beef for roasting" se ordered. The
beef mostly bone. W.. tossed upon the
scales. ~N---
--sRp. look here" demonstrated the
customer, you are giving me II piece
OF bone"
"Oh, no,I ainr," replied the butcher
with q grin. Il amt giving 1t to you.
Yer a-payin' me for It."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02
WHAT Ais THE WORLD"

OWING to unusual difficulties In
" printing and binding. Mr.. Mahaf-
feys new book may not be ready until
July 81. This Is very iuch regretted.
but cannot be helped. Meantime, II
others want II at the low price OF 81
leave orders at SHEIDER'S DRUG
STORE. 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Didn't Suit Him.-Patrol leader
Il found q button in my salad last
night.
Wise tenderfoot-Oh, that was only
part Of the dressing.-Boys' Life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

Badly Out Of Piaee-Little Mary
whose parents had just moved to
town, had been operated on for appen-
dicitis. but the teacher did not know
this and asked her in physiology class
one day:
Mary, where is your appendix"
Mary's reply was disconcerting. for
she said: over in York County"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-07-02

The war department has called for
the drafting of $500 men from the
Hawaiian islands.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
Soldiers Xmas Parcels
Not Broken Open Here
Complaints Showed Packages
Were Rihed Before Deliv-
cred in France
cred in France

WASHINGTON. Jan. Reporting
on complaints that Christmas parcels
for American soldiers in France we're
damaged and riAed, Major General
Slsanl.s, commanding at the port Of en-
barkation, has informed the War De-
partment that all of some 100000 pack
ages handled were sent forward IN
proper shape. although it was neces-
sary to re-hox II 900 received from TIE
Postal Service in damaged condition.
General Pershing now has been asked
to report on the condition in which the
parcels arrived on the other side and
we're delivered.
The complaints came to the depart
ment from j. J. Hughes, Of Council
Bluffs, Ia, who said he had been ai-
vised that nine out Of ten of the pack
ages had been broken open and rihed
before they reached the men. and THAI
the report was being used by pro-Gcr
mans and pacifists to make trouble.
General Shanks sent the department
a report by Colonel G. II. McManus,
who directed the handling of the
Christmas boxes at the port of embark
alton, detailing the unusual precautions
taken to safeguard them.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
Italian Batteries
Repulse Teuton
Attack on Piave
Austrians Captured in
Counter Attack; Hospitals
Bombed by Foe

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Lively fighting
occurred at many points on the Italian
front yesterday, the Rome official COM
munique reveals. At Capo Sile, on the
delta Of the Piave, Austrian detach-
ments attempted last night to attack
the Italian bridgehead positions. They
were thrown back by the fire Of the de-
tenders batteries, and then tho
Italians made q counter thrust that
was successful in bringing in prison
ers.
On the mountain front Of the north
artillery activity was violent on the
Asiago Plateau, in the Lagarina VAL
ley and on both sides of the Brenta
River. The Italians renewed their at
tacks against Monte Pertica, according
to the Berlin War Office statement, but
failed to gain any ground.
From Lake Garda to the sea the
aerial forces of both sides we're con-
stantIy active, favored by ercellent
weather conditions. During the day
British fiers brought down three
enemy machines, one in flames. The
Austrians repeated their bombing raids
against undefended Italian towns last
night and up to dawn this morning. the
Rome statement says. In the towns OF
Treviso and Mestre three women werc
killed and three wounded. The enemy
aviators inflicted the greatest material
damage on three hospitals in Mcstrc,
Rome saws
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
| rivation Throughout Europe
Has Brought Peace Nearer
Not Shortage of Men or Money, but Near Famine, Re-
sponsble for Crisis All Over Europe-Britain Pinched
Harder Than Ever Since Napoleonic War

ont food situation is hardly calculated
For two years the peoples of the
Western Allies have been told how
their blockade was pinching the people
of Central Europe. They believed the
speeches of their statesmen and the
inspired stories in their press, but it
is only recently that they have been in
position to appreciate themselves
what food shortage means.
Cry for Peace Is Heard
Now it is difficult to dissuade them
from believing that the stories Of un.
rest in Austria are perfectly true and
that cry for peace is not the per-
fectly natural and logical result of the
pinch of war. They know the food sit
uation here is bad and that, as Archi-
bald Hurd remarks, "the food problem
Is the ship problem" They also know
that it is worse in Austria, where the
system of regulation and distribution
has never reached degree of eff
cheney comparable with that in Ger
many, where the people have been un-
able to get supplies of grain from
Hungary and Rumania.
Two points have been made fire.
quently in these ispatches-tirst, that
the Central Powers will make a sepa-
rate peace with Russia only as a last
resort, their chief aim being to use
Russia as a lever to force a general
ing waged to- namely. between
the Allies and the Central Powers and
between the masses and the ruling
classes. regardless Of the battle fronts.
The longer the war lasts the clearer
these points become
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
New German Blow
Awaited as Sequel
To Hertling Speech
Chancellor Has Strength
ened Belief Militarists
Have Free Hand
French Expect Attack
Teutons Now Have Nearly
17O Divisions on the
West Front
French Expect Attack
[Staf Correspondence

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Animated discus
sion continues here as to the next Ger
man blow, especially as Chancellor
Hertling's speech strengthens the i'm
preston that the mlitarsts have re-
ceived carte blanche.
In another month it would be pos
sible to start an offensive at some
points in the West, though conditions
IN Northern France and Belgium are
likely to postpone the beginning Of the
campaign until the middle Of April.
In the West Germany has to-day near
ly ITO divisions, and it is possible the
number may be increased to close to
200 before summer.
Some Austrian troops arc already
reported in the West, but the number
is comparatively small. Though the
enemy force in the West is greater
than ever before, know the higher
commands Of the Anglo French armies
view the future without feeling alarm,
that they arc going along with their
plans for a strenuous spring.
know Haig is expecting fighting;
that he is supremely confident of the
result. Just where the offensive will
be launched, and whether it will be
limited, are questions which will re-
main in doubt for some weeks. Prob
ably the enemy has not yet completed
his plans of campaign.
Little to Gain at Salonica
An offensive against Salonica, which
is one of the possibilities, would be
| little more than a sideshow at this pc
rod, and worth little to the Central
Powers beyond the political prestige
they would gain through success. 1t
would furnish little nourishmcnt to the
peoples OF Germany, Austria and Bull
garla.
A drive against Italy the moment the
weather permits is not only posi-
! bility, but a practical certainty. The
enemy did not push his advantage last
month, due to the fact that his forces
were limited, and he did not relish the
idea of tackling the fresh British and
French forces which went to the rescue
of the Italians.
In many respects the enemy holds a
distinct advantage on this front, but
much depends on his ability to improve
his lines of communication during the
winter months. Though he may win
more territory here, it would be Of
little value to him unless it forced the
Italians to sue for peace, and that is
unlikely, however hard they arc
pressed.
Italy is no more likely to make a
separate peace than Austria. Practi-
cally all the forecasts Of drive in the
West have placed it against the French.
French military critics mentioned a
dozen different places where it might
be expected. Little has been said about
the possibility Of an attack against the
British, but Great Britain is Germany's 5
most hated enemy and one which stands
in the way of her winning victory and
concluding conqueror's peace.
Belgium Valuable Ground
If Germany got through to Calais it
would make little difference what she
did on other sectors or other fronts
A gain of few miles in Belgium
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28

would be worth more than an advance
Of hundred into italy or the recapturc
Of Bagdad and Jerusalem. Though the
enemy has made two desperate attempts
to batter his way through here and has
failed, there is nothing to preclude a
third attempt.
Germany expects this to be the last
year of the war and she is not waiting
for 1919. She has got to win big or
make peace. And to wiz big she has
got to invest heavily. 70 win big she
has got to solve the problem of con-
Quoting a continuous offensive against
a foe who is her equal.
She did not find the solution at Yer
dun. But German generals have 4
chance at last to make one more des-
perate gamble, and it will surprise
many observers if they do not pick out
the toughest foe instead of the weak
est, as they did in the Serbian, Ru-
manian, Russian and Italian campaigns
II she drives against the British
every inch of ground will be contested
There will be no "strategic withdraw
ais" on this front
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28

imperialistic and anti democratic char
acter Of the announced offensive. This
year says the 'Rheinische Westfali schc
Zetung,' will decide whether Germany
will constitute on her soil an invinci-
BILE federation Of hundred million in
habitants and more. or whether the
people will sacrifice their future for a
democratic idea"
Polybe then examines the reasons
we have for confidence in the French
army. He reminds us Of the success at
Mont Tomba, on the Italian front.
From the first day the Austrians
had to do with the French troops"-he
cites the expressions of the "Giornale
dItalia' IA brief, impetuous and all
upsetting thing happened, broke down
all obstacles and extended even beyond
Mont Tomba."
"Finally." concludes Polybe, "the
moral condition of our front has never
been better. There is not a French
man. nor a poi!u. who does not want
the battle for his front and the victory
for it.
"Another subject Of confidence is
seen in our artillery parks. Our war
plants, which in 1916 increased pro-
digiously their activity. have sur
passed themselves in 1917. Therefore,
once more, They shall not pass!'"
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
American Army Recreation
Centres To Be in French Abs
Department of Savoie Selected for Resorts for Men
Theatre Tennis Courts and Baseball Diamonds
Leased-300O Soldiers to Go Next Month

PARIS, Jan. 27.-The Department of
Savoie in the French Alps has been
selected by the army authorities as the
first great recreation centre for Ameri-
can troops on leave. The Y. NJ. C. A.,
working in cooperation with the army,
has sent large staff Of workers to
Savole to receive the first contingent
OF 5000 soldiers expected to arrive the
middle of next month.
The first centres will be opened at
Aix-les- -Bains, Chambery and Challes-
les-EauX, where arrangements have
been made with hotel proprietors to
accommodate soldiers at prices rang
ing from s2.2O to $3.40 a day for room
and board. The Y. M. C. A. has leased
the casinos at Aix-les -Baines and
Challes-les-Eaux and theatre at
Nhambery.. The present plan is to
co'ouct all amusements and baths free
o1 cnarge "A large orchestra will be
proylded IN the AiX-les-Bains Casino.
"nlle lectures and dramatic productions
VIII be gwen in the theatre there.
Canteen To Be Opened
place. The Y. NJ. C. A. also has loo sod
tennis courts, baseball diamonds and
a golf course. Franklin Edmonds, of
pi,hiladellphia, is in charge Of the Y.
M: Z. A. work in Savoie.
Large centres will be opened in other
Ral's OF france as the need arises.
The army will provide special "jeave
Trans" to carry soldiers to these
Lincoln's Birthday will be observed 4
II, IN every American camp in France.
The army Y.M.C.A. has Instructed each
worker In charge Of the association,s
work at the various camps to arrange
an appropriate programme. NAM
Phlet containing a sketch Of Linco]n's
ilfe, together with some of his most
famous letters and speeches, will be-
distributed to each soldier.
Savoie is what was the southern
part Of the old Duchy of Savov ~ Its g
surface gi IS covered by the Alps The
klver Rhone flows along the northwest
boundary. The capital is Chambcrv
Many Interesting Places
mere are many mineral SPRINGS in
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
lStaG Correspondence I

LONDON, Jan. 27. - General Priva
ton is proving himself the only sue
cessful master Of offensive strategy
that tho war has produced. He is
advancing toward peace rapidly and is
leaving moro casualties in his wake
than have fallen on the field Of bat
tic. Not shortage of men nor lack of
money but scarcity Of food is re-
sponsible for the present critical stu
alton all over Europe, not alone on
this or The other side Of the Western
front, but in neutral as we'll as bellig-
crcnt countries.
Two years back one of Britain's lead
ing economists predicted that the crisis
OF the war would come in the fourth
winter. His prophecy is one of the few
likely to come true.
Britain Feels the Pinch
The new food regulations. tho long
queues of women waiting for mar
garine, butter. cheese and bacon: the
high prices of fish and poultry and
other unregulatcd articles in the last
few weeks, and their inability at pres
cnt to buy the customary amount of
meat have brought home to Britons
the fact that these isles arc being
pinched economically harder than at
any time since the Napoleonic wars.
1t is a considerable consolation to
know at least that shipping losses arc
not increasing ard that submarines are
being baggcd regularly. but the pres
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
French Critic Calls Talk
OF Teuton Smash Political

Is cabo 70 the Courier dcs Eta.s-U Unis)
P'S. Jan. 27-Polybe writes in the
Figaro" concerning the anticipated
Gser.,sttn Oifenslve:
This offensive against our front
which is being announced with the
flourish OF trumpets by the German
press belongs to those which most often
1ail because they proceed less from a
military than a political thought.
when strategy makes itself the
slave of politics it does not exactly
lose on this account its chances Of
success, but it gravely mpairs them.
Its object is to keep up the patience
OF Germany by the hope of an early
and great victory that will silence
res1less r, democracy and lead to peace
The pam German papers show the
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
Moderating Weather Helps
Fliers More Than
Infantry
Raids by Both Sides
Germans Fail in Small Opera
tons Against French and
British Lines

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Infantry activity
on the Western front still fails to keep
pace with the extraordinary operations
OF the aerial sesvices on both sides.
Improvement in weather conditions
has been of far greater benefit to the
air forces than to the troops, as the
condition of the ground still precludes
large scale infantry operations.
Nevertheless, raids for the purpose
Of taking prisoners and Of feeling out
the strength Of the opposing lines con-
.inue along most of the front. Yes
terday the Germans attempted to reach
the British lines south of Lens and the
French trenches south of the Disc, in
the Vosges and in the Champagne. In
the Upper Nosges, in the neighborhoo
Of Lssse, they were successful in pene-
trating The French advanced posts and
carrying back prisoners. In minor &C.
tons on the DISC they also claim to
have taken captives.
Repuse at Other Points
At every other point, however, they
were thrown back without achieving
their object. In the region of the
Fave River. in the Upper Vosges
mountains, the French twice repulsed
efforts of the enemy to raid small
posts, according to the Paris COM
munique.
The success of The British and
French airmen in the last@ four
days, when thrty-six hostile air
craft were brought to earth and de-
structive raids carried out against the
principal military establishments of
the Germans beyond the border as we'll
as in Belgium and Northern France,
has given rise to speculations concern
ing the possibility of coming often
sye, either by the Germans or by the
Allies.
Activity Presages Attack
II is seldom that the air forces
manifest such activity except on the
eve of important actions. While it is
100 early to tell whether either side
contemplates an immediate attack, such
thing is not wholly improbable. Mill
tary critics have pointed out for some
time past that as soon as the German
peace drive this winter failed Hinden-
burg would Immediately start his 1918
operations on the battlefield.
The inimical attitude of the Allies
toward the recent peace expressions
of Hertling is believed in some quar-
ters to have convinced the militarists
IN Germany that there is no present
hope of winning the war by diplo-
matte means. If this is true, it is not
unlikely that Hindenburg will show
his hand in the West before many
weeks-thoug.i where he will make his
tain.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-28
Baker Denies Pershinq
Rejected Gas Masks

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-secretarv
Baker last night denied reports that
100000 gas masks, made in America.
mas been rejected by General Pershing
as "absolutely worthless"
consignment of 10000 masks, the
Secretary said, had been reshipped to
TINS country for use in training camps
when General Pershng was notified
that experiments by the War Depart-
ment had resulted in the discovery Of
greatly superior design.
The new masks, Mr.. Baker said, have
been described by British officers here
as better than those used by the Allied
armies. Pending the arrival of the
masks the expeditionary forces will use
masks procured from the British.