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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04
DAMASCUS, ANCIENT
CAPITAL Of SYRIA, IS
OCCUPIED BY BRITISH
Ottoman Cabinet According
to Cologne Paper, Decides TO
Stick to Germany-TeutonS
Plan Retreat and Peace.

LONDON, Oct. 2-6:3o P. M-Tu<-
key has made further indirect ep-
proache to the allies through financial
channels which are being considered by
says it learns on good authority. In
portant developments, the newspaper
adds, are expected
LONDON, Oct 2.-Damascus, the cap
ital of Syria, was occupied by General
Allenby's forces on Tuesday morning.
according to an official statement is
sued today by he British war office
With Damascus in the hands of the
British and the French approaching
Beirut. the way is practically open to
Damascus. where the railways from Da-
mascuS and Bagdad to Constantinople
converge. Aleppo is about $50 miles
southeast of Constantinople.
PEACE AND RETREAT
PLANNED BY GERMANS
WASHINGTON. Oct. with Tur-
key reported maneuvering for an arms
tice on the best available terms, Ger
many is evidently preparing for eX-
tenSive maneuverS-one, a peace o11en-
sive. the other. grand scale retire
ment in the west
The peace offensive is deemed only a
part of a scheme. known to this gov
eminent, to lay down a pacific bar
rage through the fall and winter, re-
CARELESS of how much refusal to ac-
cept comes from the entente and Amer:
tea. Austria apparently Will be useo
again as the catspaw. But. it is noted
in her last feelers. as reported in
cables, she admits being linked COM
pletely to Germany. And. there is nc
sign thus far that either nation Is
anywhere near the mood to accept the
broad-gauge, altruistic program Pres
ident Wilson has decreed as perma-
nent peace basis.
AS for the west front military situa-
ton, Germany's problem grows more
disastrous constantly. Her war lead
withdrawal at this time. it is believed
but are being prevented by Foch's per
sistent closeup tactics.
A retirement is destined to come
before long. And, it will probably be
for a considerable distance But what
the German is now striving for is tc
keep it from becoming a disastrous
rout.
Reports that he is about to evacuate
Belgium is taken solely as Indicative. OF
the military exigency and military au-
thorities soft at the reports that Ger
many is using her reported evacuation
plans as an evidence OF her good
faith" toward Belgium.
AS for the Turkish situation. 1t is the
entente some concrete feelers for an
armistice. But they are not yet off
cial," and will be ignored until they
are made formally. That a formal re-
quest will be forthcoming before long
is the firm belief of both diplomatic
and military men here, for they say
the Bulgarian breakdown has left Tur-
do not believe Germany can carry OUT
her reported plan of keeping way open
from Berlin to Constantfnople.
WON PaVER ANNOUNCES
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04

THE OLD HlNDENBURG LINE is becoming more and more thing
between Quentin and
Cambria advanced miles beyond this old line and at the extreme
Cambria
surrounded and be taken will Below ST. Quentin the allied line
ynd the present battle line matter of speculation but it is doubtful
Hndenburg All
indicated early German only out of
artillery
Hindenbug broken
territory
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04
ST. QUENTIN FALLS;
BRITISH, FRENCH AND
BELG|ANS ADVANCING
New French Thrust Around
Rheims Gaining Headway'
Allies Advance Far to East
of St. Quentin,

BERLIN, Oct 2.--(Via Gondon-)-
Occupation of St Quentin by allied
forces was announced BY the German
war office today. The city was held by
a weak detachment, the statement said.
Between Catelet and the Lise, the
allies have extended their line east of
st. Quentin and Berthenicourt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04
Won PAYER ANNOUNCES
DISCUSSION OF "GOAL'

AMSTERDAM, Oct AT the re-
quest of Chancellor Won Hertling we
will discuss today with the leaders of
the parties the best way to attain the
kaiser's goal-full recognition of the
wishes of the German people," Woe
Chancellor Won Payer declared in ad-
dressing the main committee of the
reichstag Monday, according to adviceS
received here today.
at am confident we will find the solu-
ton of this matter. which is of the
highest importance for the future Of the
fatherland."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04
1871 1t h1h4NLGSANo AAehA
ENCIRCLING ARNIENTIERS

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS in
FLANDERS, Oct 2.-(Reuter's 1.-THE
British second army, cooperating with
the Belgians in the Flanders campaign,
continued today to press forward. In
the process of encircling Armentieres
il took the hamlet of lie Biset, close
to Armentieres on the north.
The Germans are making determin-
ed effort in Flanders as everywhere
else to stop the on-rush. They real
ize that if the allies push even five
miles farther eastward on the Belgian
front. Ostend will become untenable,
while an advance of ten miles would
jeopardize the entire coast line.
IITTN n CUQITNERT,E
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04

LONDON, Oct. as p. m.-(By the
Associated Press. 1.-TWO thousand pris-
oners have been taken by the French
between the Vesle and the Aisne in
their operations of the last two days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04
ST. QUENTIN NOW

WITH. THE FRENCH ARMY NEAR
ST. QUENTIN, Oct. 2.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press. Entire sections of st.
Quentin are in flames and explosions
are heard in the city continually.
Fighting continues north of the town,
where the French have made progress.
The French have gained the tunnel
of the st. Quentin canal at TronQuoy
and continue to advance eastward. The
city hall of St Quentin appears to be
intact but it is believed to be mined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04

LONDON, Oct. 2-6:3o P. M-Tu<-
key has made further indirect APP
proache to the allies through financial
channels which are being considered by
the British war cabinet, the Standard
says it learns on good authority. Inl-
portant developments, the newspaper
adds, are expected
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-04

This Is positively the most beautiful wrist watch you
he case made Of genuine Mother Of Pearl, giving
OF beautiful variation OF eoiorn. Much preter than
gold rs il win never out tzrnisb- Good Swiss
movement. stem wind and stem set. Soft leather
adjustable wristbSnd This beautiful Wrist Watch Is
Just extra prize which give tony Contest Club
Members. IL you want good, pretty watch write
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

more than forty-hvs years ago, and
now am fully persuaded that the
time has come when I ought to go.
Il therefore, after much prayer
and most anxious thought, tender my
resignation, to take effect the last
of this month.
Il return unmeasured thanks for
all the patience and forbearance
which you have exercised toward me
and for the continued ana unfailing
consideration shown me.
Il commend you to the grace OF
God and shall ever pray that In
creasing prosperity, peace, harmony
and brotherly love may be with you
forever"
DR.. Illusions passionate began Mo-
vember /, 1879. when the congrega-
ton numbered 1917 members. The
church has grown until It now en-
braces 1901 communicates and is one
of the most active OF this section
The pastors extensive personal work.
especially on behalf of the poor and
has greatly endeared
him to large numbers OF people out
side his immediate congregation.
1t Ii DR.. Illusions purpose here
after to make his home with his
daughter. Mrs Robert L. Cole, at
Chilhowie, va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
NEW YORK POLICE GET
ESQ IN UNDERWORLD
Takes Ten Officers to Subdue Ono
Observation-Disclosures Bride OF
Wealthy Man Arrested.

New York, April 7.-General panic
and several incipient riots resulted
from carefully planned and swiftly
executed descent of detectives and
policemen today upon various coffee
houses, restaurants and other places
and the seizure of 100 women and $50
men under orders of District Attorney
Swami.
After careful sitting of the lot,
VINO were carried away in six patrol
wagons, seventeen men and sixteen
women were held as material wit
resses In connection with the murder
OF Harry Cohen, the gambler. Eighty
others were subpoenaed to appear be-
fore District Attorney Swami tomor-
row to be questioned
District Attorney Swami said to-
night that the raid had been con-
templated for some time as a warn
ipg that New York intends to rid IT.
self OF members of the underworld,
many of whom. he declared, had been
moving from the East side to the ten
derloin.
Women's screams and shrili pro-
testations mingled with hoarse curses
uttered by men during the raids.
Among the men and women gathered
in by the police were many who had
no connection with the criminal
world, 1t was stated, but their tenn
porary detention was unavoidable in
the circumstances.
Sam Siegel. a witness In the recent
John Doe gambling investigation who
was in one OF the raided places, put
up such a fight for freedom that ten
policemen were required 10 land him
in the wagon"
One OF the women captured was
Dorothy Herman, the actress who
Philip Herman. and who lat
err started suit for 100000 against
her husbands wealthy father for al
legged alienation. When her demand
that she be released was refused she
stamped her foot and cried: Call the
Hotel Plaza and get my lawyer, Miss
Lucille Pugh." She was held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
UNSUITABLE SHIP IS
SAFE AFTER VOYAGE
Lucia Reaches European Port After
Trip Through Submarine Zone,
Washington Hears.
TAKES SUPPLIES TO ARMY.
Shipping Board Announces Vessel
Sailed From Hampton Roads About
Three Weeks Ago With Cargo For
Troops on Western Front.

Washington. April THE Lucia
first non -sinkable steamship. has
slipped through the submarine zone
| and is now at an European port, II
was learned tonight.
The Lucia left Hampton Roads, Va.
about three weeks ago." according
to Edward F. Carey. director of opera
lions of the United States shipping
board.
She carried rush cargo of sup
plies for the western front, and be-
cause of that fact the originally pro-
posed test of sending her without con-
voy was proposed, and she went in
company with other vessels under
naval protection.
It is<expected the Lucia will start
on her return voyage within a week
or so and will be due here early in
May.
Whether she will be made an
avowed challenge to the U-boats on
her return voyage has not yet been
determined, though the confidence OF
her inventor seek that most drastic
test, with the approval of shipping
board officials.
\Only the lack of ships, the urgent
need of supplies and the fact the
Lucia was loaded and ready to clear
port with the very supplies needed,
caused an abandonment of the tnten-
ito to send her to sea openly ana
without protection other than the
buoyant continuance OF her inventor.
The Lucia's non -sinka bleness de-
ponds on a multiplicity OF portable
water-tight cells or boxes, secured in
out-of-the- places about the ship
and disposed in her cargo holds and
compartments to effect a precalcu
lated buoyancy sufficient TO keep her
adoat even IL pierced by one or more
torpedoes.
William r. Donnelly. a marine en-
gineer, of New York city. Istallation
of the cortrivance was made by the
United States shipping board under
the direction Of the ship protection
com mittee and the Lucia Was about
to be sent across then. in February, as
reported exclusively by the Interna~
tional News Service, but the navy de-
partment appointed a board to make
a special investigation of tho merits
of the device for other ships.
This naval commission. headed by
Rear Admiral A. r. Winterhalter, fin
ished it's inquiry early in March and
the Lucia was ordered again to sail
the week OF March 4, as also was re-
ported exclusively by the International
News Service. According to meagre
tonight that was about
the time she left Hampton Roads on
her first voyage in defiance of the
Huns.
The Lucia was an Austrian steam
ship OF 5000 tons, and was seized In
New Orleans, where the tests OF Mr..
nonneliys invention occupied about
four weeks before completed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
EX-GOVERNOR MANN
ELECTR|F|ES YANKEES
field, Mass, In Speech Before
Chamber of Commerce.

Springfield, Mass, April IA gray
haired Confederate veteran who
fought against the Northern army ae
Petersburg thrilled a chamber of
commerce audience at it's MONDAY
luncheon this week by plea for mo
North, no South. no sectionalism"
in a united effort to win the war.
THE South is ready to sacrifice ALL"
declared former Governor William H.
Mann, Of Virginia. who was the
speaker.
Il believe that the American army.
rubbing elbows with the best of man
hood the world has to give, will
create a new standard of manhood.
The army will not be men OF the
North or men of the South. but men
who write deeds into the history of
mankind wherever they are. But in
order that these men who come from
all parts of the United States shall be
able to achieve this great accomplish
ment we OF the North. OF the South.
or the East or the West must stand
behind them, willing and eager TO
make any sacrifice.
My son enlisted In August, and in
him / gave the supreme possession
of my life. and will give every dol
lar that I have IL the government
needs IL. That Ia what we must do
IL we and our allies are to win, and
we must do 1t willingly and gladly
and in the spirit in which the South
sacrificed It's all in Civil war days
want to speak of the South not ar
the South but as part of the United
States. ! want you to understand
what we are doing to win the war
our resources. and how we are con
stantly Increasing them that we may
do our share"
Declaring that the nation may
have to rely upon the South for the
agricultural products necessary tn
win the war. Governor Mann said;
I'VE of the South stand ready to ship
our entire production to feed the
troops in France. and IL necessary to
so hungry ourselves"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08


century-the subJugation of man
kind. However, we have done well.
we are now getting into our stride
and can reasonably hope to do still
better in the future"
Secretary McAdoo returned from
Philadelphia this afternoon and to-
morrow he will start on his four
weeks swing around the country In
tho interest OF the loan.
The italian bipiane which few over
New York yesterday reached Wash
tngton today. It is giant Caroni
piloted by Captain Silvio Resnati. and
carrying as passengers Captain Dan
nunzio and an American officer 1t
started from New York at 1920
O'Clock this morning and reached here
at 2:I5 o'clock. From New York 1t
few to Princeton, Philadelphia and
Baltimore, dropping liberty loan lit
erature. It viii be here a week in
the interest OF the campaign.
Under the organization plan of the
campaign it is believed that every
person in the country will be person
ally asked one or more times to buy
bond. In addition there are more
than 5000 speakers who will carry
messages to the people.
Harry Lauder this afternoon wired
his time" to Secretary McAdoo and
offered to take the stump for the loan.
May victory TO the allied cause
come as swiftly on the wonderful pa
triotic response to the third liberty
loan from the North. South. East
and West. have seen the glorious
United States bubbiing over with the
spirit OF self sacrifice and patriotism.
Truly q. wonderful country and won
derful people. All my leisure time
is at your command"
Communities which came with
over-su Inscriptions pledged today
we're:
GeorgIa--Me-calf. Worth county.
ississippi--Bolivar county
I4euisiana-Concordia Parish. Jep-
nings.
Tennessee--Milan
South Carolina--E utaville.
North Carolina Roanoke.
Secretary McAdoo's first Southern
speech will be delivered in Richmond
tomorrow, and his other engagements
during the week are:
Raleigh, ". c., Tuesday; Columbia,
s c., and Savannah. Ca, Wednesday;
Jacksonville, Fla, Thursday: Pensa-
cola, Fla, and Mobile, Ala, Friday.
and New Orleans, La. Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

Continued from First Page.)
Evidence Of prisoners tends to con-
firm that the enemy hoped to gain the
line of the Somme by the evening of
tho nrst day OF the offensive. As a
matter OF fact it took the Germans
ten days to cover the ground they
expected TO overrun within forty-eight
hours.
THE stuhhorrness OF British re-
sistauce and the severe. casualties In
fftcted by them. compelled the Ger
mans to draw more heavily than they
had anticipated on their own re-
serves. The German high command
is nowss throwing fresh forces into bat
tie in an effort to secure some OF its
more limited ohjectives.
Under the leadership of General
Foch, the allied military machine In
functioning with precise snoothness
Insuring greatest economy. harmony
and efficiency in the use OF all Of the
forcesnow united In stemming the
German assault. The morale of the
allied troops remains high.
The German offehsive has not
spent Itself and owing to the de-
termination displayed BY the enemy
to gain some sort of success at no
matter what cost. the situation will
continue uncertain for some time to
come, However. the general strate-
gic and tactical position OF the allies
10 becoming more favorable.
After . period OF relative calm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
Copyright. Underwood & Underwood

early in the week, during which the
enemy was busy bringing up his
heavy guns and repairing the wastage
or battle by replacing tired units by
fresh troops, another powerful attack
was launched along the segment of
the line now held ny the French.
stretching from the Amiens- Roye road
10 orivesnes The enemy was able
10 make slight Roadway, and crossed
me AVre. opposite Moreuil, occupying
Morisel. Fierce fghting continued
and hostile units have penetrated
westward to within five miles of the
main line OF Paris-Amiens railway
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
Arnsx1cans R6puise Raid.


France. April IA night raid by
the Germans in the sector northwes
OF Toul was repulsed and two prison
sfs were brought to headquarters at
tbs front just ss General Psrshtng
arrived there,
The Germans advanced under cover
Of q heavy bRrr$gs ct half past .
o'clock In the morning. The outpost
nrsd . voiisy and a return barra &c
wAa given by the Americans with
speed and accuracy which evoked
high praise from this officers. Ths
raiders we're scattered with many
uasueaies. Not a single American
was injured
tall German sergeant wearing the
iron cross became confused and was
Knocked down and captured in no
mass land by an American private
who was a foot smaller than his big
prisoner. When aaked by an officer
how he did II the American replied:
with my rnitts before he could
draw"
4 corporal sighted a second German
running ana halted him with a rife
shot and brought him in a prisoner.
This German affected to disgIi9e him
self by shouting French" and saw
snK In English London, London.
The commander personally praised
fhs private and the corporal, saying
That's the kind of pluck and ACT
ion i congratulate you and shall see
k0af you are rewarded"
~ another point eight Germans In
wire party came across two Anert-
eans carrying rations to an outpoSt
Inc sergeant In command ordered the
Americans TO surrender but the lat
Fer Ghot the German leader dead and
nrsve the others OFF with their Auto-
tnAe4cs- The two Americans brought
IN the dead German.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

leaves the evils of Germany still potent.
doubt that the presidents address
will have any effect upon the German
people themselves to persuade them
of the foolhardiness OF following their
military leaders to national catastro-
phe It cannot fail to stir those in
this country whose patriotism has
been laggard. nor fail to show both
friend and foe alike that America Is
determined TO yield nothing of her
ideals
Representative Henry H. Dale. OF
Brooklyn: "a wonderful speech / ad-
mired 1t immeasurably. When the
presidents indomitable words, ex-
pressing the grim conviction of every
loyal American, reach the trenches on
the other side of no mans land, Ger
man morale, must surely be affected
by the courage and irrevocable de-
termination of a people bent on no
conquest except the conquest of plum
der and perfdy.
should Fan Flames.
IF the presidents speech does not
fan into flame any spark of humanity
In the German breast to spread into
a national conflagration that will In
cinerate the power of the Hohenzol-
Terms, its simple force must certainly
gutter the low ember of their sicken-
hg will to win II any American
needs announcement, there is heart
ening aplenty In the high spirit u
the presidents speech at Baltimore"
Representative T. Morgan, of Ok
lahoma: 'Thet WAS a most clear and
patriotic address, of the president, and
the American people are behind II.
Every one OF US Is with him to the
last trench. The whole nation must
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

Wellesley, Mass, April IA large
number OF Wellesley college girls have
a greed to undertake agricultural work
during the summer and abandon pow
der puffs for powder sprays. They
will be divided into three divisions,
known among girls as the bug
SQUAD" the weed squad" and the
blight squad"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08

Washington. Aprn T.~~-prenpt and
n nerwstic action Of the crew OF ths
.stsamshfr woonsceket In clearing the
skhtp OF her cargo and making repalrr
Al hsr hull, in foreign watera. brought
8K4rth warm commentator from Ger
eFel PershinG. He asked that the rnen
s-treive special praise and bonus
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
lee Box IL Riaed.

NJ. E. Hawks. Of s3s North Twentieth
street. reports 20 the police that an
Ice box on his back porch was broken
open last night. ana lot Of NEST and
sausage. valued At so, taksM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
THE WEATHER
United States weather Rurenn
Department Of Agriculture.s

Washington, April T.--Forscast:
Virginia--Aight rain Monday. Tues
day fair and somewhat cooler. ~
North Carolina-~Rain Monday: Tues
day fair and somewhat cooler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
American Nurses
In Great Battle

New YORK April IA cable mes.
sage received today from Dr.. Alice
Gregory, of the Woman's Overseas
hospitals. stated that DIR. Sholly and
twelve of her aides have been over
taken at the French front I'm the great
battle. and are engaged in caring for
the wounded.
DR.. Sholiy took dozen helpers, in
eIuding carpenter. an electrician
and plumber, 20 the front TO arrange
the new hospital un1t for occupation.
That work was temporarily
abandoned In the stress OF the I'm
mediate need.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
DR.. HUTSON RESIGNS

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
EVERY DOLLAR

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
ALL ARE PLEASED

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-08
GERMANS HAVE FAILED

CONTINUED from First Page,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-31

ceipt of cable from Food Admins
traitor Hoover in conference with the
food administrators of the allied
countries in England. He has re-
ceived the requirements of the allied
nations for the coming year, and their
estimates OF their own wheat yields.
Announcement is expected shortly
from these conferences that the en-
tire allied world has enough wheat
to abandon it's extreme wheat conser-
vation plans and that all will share
alike in the wheat that they have
pooled.
Abandonment of the wheatless pc
riod and days does not mean that
pure wheat bread will again be used.
Victory bread is to come into univer-
sal use and it will be the only white
bread baked in the bakeries of the
United States, served by it's restau-
rants, and used in it's patriotic homes.