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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
GREAT LOSSES ARE
FRANKLY ADMITTED
HUNGARIAN PREMIER ADMITS
LOSSES IN RECENT ABoRTIvE
DRIVE TO BE 100000 MEN,.
WAS CAUSE LACK OF FOOD?
A Deputy Assigns LACK Of Food" As
Most Probable Cause Of
Severe Defeat.

Amsterdam. = DR.. Alexander We
kerle, the Hungarian premier, caused
sensation in parliament Saturday
with a declaration regarding the Aus
tro Hungarian losses in the last Ital-
ian offensive, according to a Budapest
dispatch received here. The premier
said that during the last few days
exciting rumors were being circulated
regarding the losses. These rumors,
he declared, were much exaggerated.
The Austro-Hungarian armies were
to spare lives, he declared, since they
must have sustained very great losses
had they held that line.
But, how great are our losses? ?"
interrupted Deputy Zlinsky.
THE number of prisoners taken was
recently stated to be $4,000" the pre-
mier replied. II must, however, cor
rect that statement. The truth is that
the Italians have taken $4,000, while
$4,000 Italians fell into our hands. In
the case OF an offensive and a retreat
this figure cannot be termed eIces-
sively high. Much sadder is the loss
we suffered in dead, wounded and
sick; mostly sick. In the tenth and
eleventh Italian offensives we lost So
900 to 100000 men. Now. however.
our losses are similar, about 100000
men"
Great excitement in the chamber
marked this declaration. The premier
continued:
81 mention these figures in order to
describe the situation with perfect
sincerity. Also. because our enemies
will certainly portray these losses in
an exaggerated fashion and perhaps
also our public opinion.
I'm the entire advance and retreat
the Italian losses amounted to $4,000.
far surprising our losses in dead.
wounded and sick.
"A report also is being circulated
that our losses were due to a lack
Of ammunition"
A deputy here shouted:
Lack of food"
The premier replied to this by de-
claring that 'our army never was SO
well provided with ammunition as
during the middle OF June"
1T is true." the premier added,
that OF three bridges thrown across
the Piave. the uppermost unfortunate
ly collapsed and then both OF the 9TH
ers were carried away with It, Thus,
unsurmountable difficulties arose In
bringing up provisions during the SEN
sational retreat, which was followed
according to the regular plan.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
AMERICAN ARMY CORPS
NOW ON WESTERN FRONT

Washington.-Resu OF Ger
man offensive on the west front is
now expected momentarily by army
officials here. General Pershing's re.
ports as well as French and British
advices from the front have shown in-
creasing enemy activity day by day,
indicating that the Germans are pre-
pairing for aDOther assault.
There is great stir and movement
among the Germans before the Ameri-
can lines around Chateau-Thierry.
Part of the drive may be directed
against this front in renewal of the
thrust at Paris through the Com
peigne gateway.
1t was learned that the First. Sec
ond and Third divisions (regular),
commanded respectively by Major
General Robert l.. Billiard. Omar
Bundy and Joseph T. Dickman. are
included in the first corps and all are
either at ChateauThierry or at Can
tigny. The corps organization plan.
however. calls for six divisions. four
combatant and two requirements. and
with the necessary artillery units and
other additional troops, the total
strength of a corps would be nearly
100000 men.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
Laniented Death Of Major coker.

South Carolina is called upon to
mourn the loss OF one OF her most
useful and distinguished citizens-one
whose long life was ever pure in its
purpose and strong in it's striving
Maj. James Lide Coker died at h!s
home at Hartsville. The end was not
unlocked for although 1t came sudden.
ly. For some few years Major Coker
Sad not taken active detailed manage
ment OF his large and varied business
interests but his active interest and
influence was felt in his affairs.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
HAS new YORK BEEN CAPTURED
THEIR RECENT CAPTURE OF I'M.
PoRTANT POSITIONS GIVES
THEM UPPER HAND.
G,rman Generals Tell Soldiers New
York Has Fallen and PhiIa-
deIphia Threatened.

While the Italians have been busily
engaged in cleaning up the Piave bat.
tlefront, gathering together the spoils
OF war and making struggling Aus
trians prisoner, the American troops
stationed in the Belleau wood north
west Of Chateau Thierry have been
devoting their time to showing the
Germans again the fighting timber Of
which they are made.
In the demonstration the Americans
gained control Of the wood in its en-
tirety, advanced their position mate
rally northwest OF the wood and made
prisoner OF 264 OF the enemy. in ad-
dition to infiicting heavy Losses in
men killed or wounded.
German prisoners captured by the
Americans on storming the Belleau
wood section last night now number
$50. including seven officers. One OF
the officers said the German COM
manders have been telling the soldiers
that the Germans have landed an
army in America, captured New York
and are now marching toward Phila-
delphia. The Germans also are told
that submarines have sunk between
40 and so ships IN Long Island sound.
The importance OF the American ad-
vance in Belleau wood is not indicated
by the amount OF territory captured
as that only amounts approximately
to 500 square yards. The new posi-
tion Of the Americans, however, domi-
mates the ridge beyond so that they
now hold the upper hand.
Another German officer, arrogant
and sarcastic, remarked: I'VE are just
starting with the Americans. We are
going to wipe out whole divisions as
II they were companies"
The German privates were less ar.
rogant and apparently were glad they
were captured. One declared that
the Germans were surprised at the
but fought like devils when they
got started. Another declared:
"The war will soon be ended There
are too many Americans coming to
Europe"
This prisoner was a Prussian. who
fought on the Russian front He con-
fessed that the Germans were pre-
pairing to attack the Americans in
Belleau wood. when the American
troops started their attack.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
STRIKE ORDER ISSUED
AGAINST w. U. TEL. CO.

Chicago.-S. ]. Konenkamp, presi.
dent OF the Commercial Telegraphers'
Union OF America, announced that he
had issued call for a strike Of mem
bers of the union employed by the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
effective at a. m, eastern time Mon
day, July 8.
The announcement in part follows:
THE strike against the Western
Union Telegraph Co. will be effective
a. m. eastern time, and at the cor
responding hour of a. m. central
time, etc, Monday. July s. Official
announcement OF the time has been
sent to the Order OF Railroad Teleg.
raphers and the International Broth
erhood OF Electrical Workers for their
information and guidance.
The grievances to be adjusted are
those set forth In President Wilson 8
letter to the Western Union Telegraph
Company, as Q) to reinstatement of
over 500 Western Union employees
locked out contrary to the terms of
his proclamation of April 8. 1918. and
Cd to enforce the decision OF the ma.
tional war labor board dated June /.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
SUBMARINE SINKS !.
HOSPITAL SHIP
SHIP ATTACKED WITHOUT WARH-
ING AND MORE THAN TWO I.
HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
Twelve NURSES DROWNED
One Boat Containing Twelve Female
Nurses Capsized and All
Were Drowned. H

London.-A German submarine 70
miles from the Irish coast on the night
or June q torpedoed the 11,OO0-ton
hospitat ship Llandovery Castle,
which had been chartered by the Ca
madam government and had been in
the service OF carrying wounded and
sick from England to Canada for many
months past. The ship was then on
her way 10 England. She had on
board 25S persons. including so men
OF the Canadian army medical corps
and IA female nurses.
Up to the latest reports only "a
or those on board, including the cap
tain have survived the treacherous
attack. which came without warning.
The submarine commander who or
dered the captain Of the Llandovery
Castle. several OF his officerss, and
Major T. Lyon. OF the medical corps
aboard declared that he had sunk the
snip because she was carrying Ameri-
can aviation officers and others in the
lighting service OF the allies He added
to this later by asserting that the ves-
cause OF an explosion which had oc-
Cured aft
All lights were burning when the
Llandovery Castle was torpedoed.
These included huge electric cross
over the bridge and strings Of white
and green lights on either side. The
red crosses on the sides OF the vessel
were also illumined by electric
lights.
According to Red Cross information.
many men were killed in the engine
rooms. AS the enginemen were either
killed or left their posts, there was
no one to shut off the powewr. and the
ship kept on her way. notwithstanding
the great holes torn by the torpedo.
not beginning to slow down until the
water rushed into the boiler-rooms ex-
tinguishing the fires.
This added to the confusion in
launching the lifeboats There was no
panic. however, and by the time the
Llandovery Castle lost her momentum
most OF the boFs were over the side.
Those above deck began climbing into
them in good order But many we're
unable to reach the boats. and the
ship was sinking rapidly They jump
ed into tie sea and a few OF them
were picked up.
One of the boats containing l2
nursing sisters, was seen to capsize.
according to latest information. The
sisters wwere drowned.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
AMERICANS ORDERED TO ITALY
FRANCE AND FLANDERS Is POSI-
GLE THEATER OF ATTEMPT
TO REACH PARIS.
Regiment Of General Pershina's Men
Have Been Ordered to the
Italian Front.

With the return OF almost normal
conditions on the Italian front and
with no indications apparent that 1t is
the intention Of the Austrians in the
immediate future to launch another
stroke against General Diaz's armies.
the eyes Of the world are being CEN
tered once more in expectancy on the
battle area in France and Flanders
as the possible theater of early en-
counters on a large scale
This expectancy is heightened by
the utterance OF David Lloyd George,
the British prime minister, in the
house Of commons Monday, when he
said another enemy attack might be
looked for. possibly within a few
hours and certainly within the next
few days-a blow on which the issue
OF the campaign might depend-rath-.
er than by any outward signs Of
great preparations by the Germans
to loose their armies for another at
tempt at the capture Of Paris or the
channel ports.
Although the infantry operations.
except by the Americans in the Bel
leau wood. have scarcely risen in i'm
portance above patrol encounters re-
Gently, nevertheless the Germans are
trying out with their artillery the
stability OF the British and French
positions on various sectors from
Flanders to the region of the Marne,
southwest of Armentieres. on the
River Lys sector, and between Given
chy and Robecq. the British lines have
been heavily shelled with guns Of all
calibers and with considerable num-
ber OF gas projectiles. The French
have been receiving similar visitations
between the Oi5e and Aisne rivers,
especially in the region north Of vii
lers-Cotteretts. where the recent Ger
man offensive reached It's greatest
depth in the attempted dash to Paris.
When or where the next offensive
is to be launched cannot be foretold,
but 1t is expected that 1t will be start
ed and carried out in an ambitious
manner for it seemingly is realized
that time now is working against
German arms in the west and that
haste is necessary.
Announcement has been made by
Secretary of War Baker that a regi-
ment of American troops from the
expediitonary forces of General Perish
ing has been ordered to the Italian
front
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
SET FORTH AMERICAN
PLANS TO HELP RUSSIA

Washington.-Plans OF the Ameri-
can government for aiding Russia in
rehabilitating herself, which became
known. revealed that the first step
contemplated is informal assistance
through American business and indus
trial leaders and disposed OF widely
published reports that a diplomatic
or political mission would be the
means of carrying out President Will
sons promise to stand back of Rus
sia. The personnel OF group OF
men who will carry expert advice and
material aid along with Americas ex-
preston of disinterested friendship to
the Russian people now is being dis
cussed. They will include only men
familiar with Russian economic and
transportation conditions
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
NEW LIBERTY LOAN
FOR EIGHT BILLIONS

Washington. Another bond bill
authorizing eight billion dollars of Lib
erty bonds in addition to all hereto
fore authorized. was framed by the
house ways and means committee in
preparation for the next issue expect.
ed in October and to provide for a
subsequent issue when necessary.
Authorization is outstanding for $4.-
900 100000 in bonds. and the next is.
sue probably will be around six bill
lion dollars
Besides authorizing $S.000,000 900
more bonds for domestic purposes. the
bill. which was approved by the COM
mittee for immediate report to the
house. would authorize $1,000, 900. 900
more for loans to the allies. increasing
the total provided for this purpose
from five to seven billion dollars.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
STRATEGY
SHOWING STRONG
BRITISH AND FRENCH DRIVE EN-
ENVY BACK MORE THAN MILE
BY SUDDEN STROKE.
ITALIANS ARE ALSO ACTIVE
Stiff Fighting Continues In Mountain
Regions But Quiet Prevails
Along Piave River.

The British troops in Flanders and
the French forces further south ap-
parently have anticipated the propos.
ed German drive toward the English
channel ports or Paris and struck
first
Although slight details Of the ma.
neuvers thus far have been revealed
the allied troops caught the enemy
unawares at salient points. and driv-
ing swiftly forward. took terrain
which would have been OF considera-
BILE value as the starting points OF
enemy attacks.
The attack Of the British was deliv-
cred about midway between Haze
brouck and Bethune on a front OF
nearly three and half miles over
territory which the Germans recently
have been deluging with shells alto
gether the attack was productive Of
an average gain Of ground to a depth
or nearly mile. 1t is not improb-
able that the Germans had set their
hearts on the capture OF st. Omer
and the railway line running thence
to Calais and Dunkirk
The stroke OF the French troops
was over still greater front-four
and half miles-and at points also
penetrated enemy positions to a good
ly depth, at some points a mile and
a quarter. The evident intention was
further to block the gateway to Paris
through the Villers-Cateretts region
From Amblemy to the east OF
Montgobert the French carried out
their offensive and overwhelmed
strongly fortified positions OF the en-
emy along the entire front. Besides
the beating back OF the enemy. more
than 1000 Germans fell into the hands
Of the attacking force
Although the points OF attack were
separated by about 100 miles the ma.
neuvers seemingly had been well con-
sidered by General Foch. the allied
commander-in-chief. as they were car
rted out spontaneously. The strategy
OF the double stroke is apparent when
1t Is realized that q successful German
thrust where the British struck woulc
have menaced the channel ports or a
similar move In the south would have
placed the French capital in jeopardy
That the allied forces are not to be
caught mapping by the Germans is
indicated by the intensive aerial op-
erations that are in progress over
and behind the battle line A British
official communication says that in
air fighting % enemy airplanes were
accounted for. Fourteen machines OF
the British failed to return to their
bases.
There is considerable fighting be-
tween the Austrians and the Italians
in the mountain regions OF the Italian
theater. but comparative quiet pre-
walls along the Piave river. across
which the enemy was driven by the
Italians early in the week
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
SEN. TiLLMAN PARALYZED
PROGNOSIS UNFAvoRAsIE

Washington.-"Se Tillman Is
now suffering from a severe recurrent
cerebral hemmorhage There is COM
plete paralysis of the left side. The
attack came on Thursday afternoon
at the senate and has been progress.
sive. Because OF the previous attacks
and the age OF the senator. the prog.
nosis Is unfavorable." Members OF
the family have been summoned to
the bedside and some already have ar
rived
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
Calls for 5,541 More Men.

A call for 1,541 white selection and
1000 negroes have been sent out by
Capt. r. L. Carwile officer in charge
OF the selective service regulations in
South Carolina. The white men are
to entrain during 5day period be-
ginning July 10 and the negroes dur
ing a bday period beginning July 16.
The white men go to Camp Wadsworth
Mt Spartanburg while the negroes go
oCamp Jackson at Columbia.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
NAVAL BASE ON FRENCH COAST
TO BECOME PORT OF EUROPE

Paris.-A naval base on the French
coast used by the Americans in their
transport traffic is destined after the
war to become the European marine
terminus OF iive-day New York TO
Paris route. ''It is the port OF Europe
how is 1t you have not found that
cords the Americans as saying. THE
new liners we will build after the war.
and will put Paris within five days OF
New York will use It,"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
Bar Block Coal from homea.

B. B. Gossett, state fuel atiministra-
tor. has sent out the following in
structions to the chairmen Of all fuel
committees throughout the state:
You are direced to instruct all
dealers not to deliver any more block
coal to consumers except for use in
open CRATES and stoves.
The supply OF block coal is so linn
tied that we ere going to find it very
difficult to provide enough for the
open grates in the homes OF this state;
others must use only run OF mine"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
Urged to Celebrate tho Fourth.

The State Council of Defense rec
ommends that under the auspices of
the county councils Of defense Fourth
of July celebrations be held through
out the state this year. 1t Is regard
ed as important that the national day
be fittingly observed at this time and
IL is felt that proper observance of
the Fourth Of July will not be possible
unless on this occasion the attention
of the American public in directed to
the recent addresses delivered by
President Wilson,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
CAMPAIGN OF TOBACCO
GROWERS FOR WAR FUND

Atlantic City, N IA campaign
among the 100000 tobacco growers of
the country to raise war chest OF
at least s1.5OO.0O0 was outlined at the
annual convention OF the tobacco as
sociation OF the United States. Con-
tributions of tobacco will be solicited
from the farmers. which will be auc-
toned at warehouses. The proceeds
will be divided between the Red
Cross and Y. M. C. A. and may be ap-
portionments for other war agencies.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
STATE COMMITTEE ISSUES CALLS
FOR MOST RIGID ECONOMY IN
THE USE OF SUGAR.
DISPATCHES FROM COLUMBIA
Ooinss and Happenings That Mark
the Progress of South Carolina Poo
Pile, Gathered Around the State
Capital.
Columbia.

The sugar situation is serious. This
. is exlained by the fod administra-
tion as due to the fact that Cuban de-
liveries have been shorter than were
expected and to submarine losses. The
shortage OF sugar is bringing the war
nearer home to the people OF South
Carolina. 1t presents a situation
which calls for the most rigid econo-
my in sugar. There is not spoon
ful to waste.
At the same time, the aeed for can
ming and preserving fruits and vege-
tables for next winters use is just as
great this year as 1t was last, says the
food administration. The railroads,
already over-burdened by the necessi-
ties of war; should not be carrying
next winters food that could have been
grown and preserved at home. Home
preserved products can more often
than is now the case take the place OF
certain foods that are shipped from
other sections. Housekeepers should
not at this time. however, seek to fur
nish canned fruits and vegetables to
the government. but they can take
care Of the local supply during the
present summer thus relieving the
demand upon the commercial stock.
AS far as II Is practical, housekeep-
ers are urged by the food administra-
tion to preserve fruits and vegetables
this summer in other ways than rich
preserves and jellies. A light syrup
allows the flavor OF the fruit to pre-
dominate and gives sauce that Is
both wholesome and paltable. Honey
is excellent sweetening for certain
fruits.
For canning and preserving fruits
and vegetables. housekeepers may. up
on signing certificates in the hands Of
the dealers. obtain an amount of sugar
which will be necessary for food preser-
vation-up to twenty-five pounds per
month, to be used for this purpose
only. Sugar so obtained and not used
for canning and preserving must be re-
turned to the dealer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
RESULT OF SECOND
DRAFT LOTTERY

Washington.-Nearly 100000 young
men OF 81 who registered for military
service last June had their order in
the draft classe fixed by a second ma
tional draft lottery held with formal
ceremony at the senate office building
Just 1,200 numbered slips rolled in
to capsules-enough to cover the list
Of new registrants in the largest local
district in the country-were drawn
from big glass bowl and the num-
bers recorded In serial order.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
SUCCESS CROWNS ALLIES
IN MOUNTAIN REGION

Success has apparently crowned the
offensive of the Italians in the noun
tains north OF the Venetian plains,
the attack on the Austrian lines has
gained rugged heights where the en-
.my was strongly entrenched and the
fighting is still going on. Vienna ad-
mits a retirement to prepared posi-
tions." which is the expression used
in official statements to mean that an
eenmy blow has gained important
xround.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
EMINENT SOCIALIST
AGAIN UNDER ARREST

Cleveland. Ohio-Eugene V. Debs.
four times socialist candidate for the
presidency Of the United States, was
arrested here by United States Mar
shall Charles w. Lapp and Deputy
Marshal Charles Boehme as he was
about to deliver a socialist address.
The arrest was made on a federal war
rant in connection with Debs' speech
at the socialist state convention in
Canton, Ohio. June 16, last. There
are ten counts charged In warrant.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
WILSON coNGRATULATEs
ITALIAN COMMANDERS

Washington. President Wilson
sent cablegram to General Diaz
commanding the Italian army. con-
graduating him. The Presidents mes
sage follows: please accept my
warm congratulations on the splendid
success of the armies under your COM
mand. The whole spirit OF America
acclaims the achievement and feels
that very great blow has been struck
for the liberties not only OF Italy. but
Of the world"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-04
Charters and Commlsslo no.

Certificates OF increase Of capital
stock from $4,000 to $105.0OO has
been filed with w. Banks Dove. sec
retary OF state. by the Nashville Lum-
Dor Company Of Charleston. The d.
rectors OF the company are l.. c..
Whitaker. Charles ]. Baker and w. 8.
Montague, all Of Charleston. A char
ter has been issued to Smith Brothers
OF Gilbert with a capital stock OF 49,
0e0. The officers of the corporation
are @. DIN Smith. president; p, A,
Smith, vice-president, and q. Olin
Smith. secretary and treasurer.