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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-08
BRITISH CRUISER SUNK
Forty-eisht Lives Lost When U.8oat
Hits Caioarian-Twsnty-o Lost
When kcnmare Goes Down,

London, March 7.-Official an
nouncement was made by the admiral
ty that the British armed mercantile
cruiser Calgarian was torpedoed and
sunk on March l. Two officers and
forty-six men were lost.
The Norwegian steamer Havna of
1.150 tons gross, has been torpedoed
without warning. She sank in less
than one minute. The crew of eight.
con had no time to launch a boat and
jumped into the sea. The captain and
five survivors were landed.
Queenstown.-The steamer Ken.
mare OF Cork has been sunk by q sub
marine. Only five men of the crew of
twsnty-six were saved.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-03-08
Wyoming.

torty wells have been contracted
Tor In the Fossil fields BY the opsrat-
ing companies.
Nleven Independent rsfinsriee aEo
either planned or are under process
OF construction in Wyoming.
Survey for the first pipe line to be
constructed BY the Riverton-Wyoming
Raining Company II now under way.
Mascot Oil and Refining Company
aas oeen organised In Salt Lake City,
with on land holdfn0 in Lincoln COM
y.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
BATTLE IS
NOW IN PROGRESS:
ENEMY ATTACK ON BOTH SIDES
OF RHEIMS CALAMITY MET.
BUT SMALL GAINS MADE.
AMERICANS STERN FIGHTERS
Complete German Brigade Staff 10
Among Prisoners Taken; Tanks
Used in the Assault.

The expected renewal of the Ger
man offensive in France has begun.
Fierce battles are in progress on both
sides OF the famous cathedral city
OF Rheims. which since the first often.
sive along the Marne has stood the
apex OF sharp salient into the Ger
man line
West OF Rheims the Germans with
the pressure Of large numbers OF
troops. the unleashing OF which was
preceded by a veritable hail OF high
explosives and gas shells. have been
enabled to cross the Marne at several
places. East OF the city. however, they
have been held for the smallest OF
gains by the tenacious resistance OF
the defenders Of the limo. Altogether
the two battle fronts aggregate about
65 miles in length
American troops are fighting val!-
antly on the sectors they have been
holding and at two points have met
with notable success. At Vaux they
not only broke down a violent attack
by the enemy, but drove him back sew
eral hundred yards and only returned
to their former positions when the ad-
vance OF the Germans southeast OF
Chateau-Thierry across the Marne
made the reoccupation OF their
trenches OF strategic value.
Along the Marne. between the town
OF Fossoy and the river Sumerlin,
where the Germans crossed the Marne
the Americans in a strong counter.
oh hn 70 hz
right bank OF the stream AT other
points along the river they used to the
greatest advantage their machine
guns against enemy elements which
were crossing the river on pontoon
bridges, killing or wounding many OF
them. In the counter-attack near
Fossoy between 1000 and 1,500 Ger
mans were made prisoner by the Am
orleans. The captured contingents in
cluded a complete brigade staff. The
French general in command on this
sector sent congratulatory message
to the general in command Of the
American troops.
The Germans in addition to their
tremendous expenditure OF explosive
and gas shells used numerous tanks
against the lines Of the defenders end
also opened with numerous naval
guns bombardments OF towns and cit
les far behind the battle line. dropping
upon them shells from 10 to 12-inch
pieces a..
The details OF the strategic scheme
the Germans have in view have not
yet been unfolded. 1t seems apparent,
however, that the main objective In
the first stages OF the offensive is the
throwing of their. lines southwark on
hoth sides OF Rheims, enveloping that
city and forcing its capitulation.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
SUGAR EQUALIZATION
BOARD CREATED

Washington.-To equalize the price
OF sugar to the consumer In the face
OF prospects for an increase due to a
threatened shortage. and to secure
better distribution. President Will
son created the sugar equalization
board on recommendation OF Food
Administrator Hoover. The board
will be Incorporated at $5,O0o,0 900, the
capital to be furnished by the presi-
dent from his special war fund, and
will have authority to acquire even at
loss to the government the produc-
tion OF beet sugar factories that can
not under the present price OF beets
be sold to the public at a reasonable
price, and other high cost cugar. This
will be resold in the common lot at
the stabilized price, thus saving con.
siderable to the consumer
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
HEROES IN MONSTER PARADE
CELEBRATING BASTIIE DAY

Paris,-Heroes distinguished during
the war in all the entente allied arm
les participated in a monster parade
through the streets Of Paris in cele.
bration OF the fourteenth OF July
Bastille day. American troops from
the First and Second divisions. recent
ly cited in army orders. represented
he United States army. One detach-
ment took part in the capture OF Can
tigny. while others were in the Cha
teau-Thierry fighting
All the American units had ben in
France more than a year and wore
two service stripes. The American
expeditonary force was showered
with flowers by French girls and were
received all along the route with the
geatest enthusiasm.
The parade was reviewed by Presi.
dent Poincare. who was accompanied
Sy General John j. Pershing, the com.
mander-in-chief Of the United States
forces in France. The Americans oc.
'upied second place in the column.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
RESULTS so FAR SHOW
FOCH WAS FOREWARNED

The fact that stubborn resistance
met every German rush all along the
line shows that General Foch was
fully forewarned OF the general terri
tory in which the attack was develop
ed. 1t appears certain that he had his
reserves close up and outgeneralled
the enemy in this vital factor. Off
cials were strongly inclined to be-
lieve that the present German effort is
intended only as a forerunner for
later assault to the north toward the
channel ports. II 1t proves successful
in dislodging the Franco-Italian de-
tenders Of Rheims by later direct as
saults or by pressing their pincer
movement. it is argued that the
Franco-British reserves back of
Amiens might be drawn into the de-
fense Of Paris. weakening the line in
the Albert region which is regarded
as the certain prime objective OF the
whole German plan OF campaign.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
BOND EXCHANGES
DISCOURAGE THRIFT
EXCHANGE OF ecNps FOR MER
cHANDIsE DEFEATS PRIMARY
OBJECT OF SALE.
DISPATCHES FROM COLUMBIA
Doinss and Happenings That Mark
the Progress Of South Carolina Peo.
pie, Gathered Around the State
Capital.

SOlunUla
In advising the people OF South Car
olina against the exchange OF Liberty
bonds for securities or merchandise,
the State Council Of Defense Is acting
with the approval Of the Council OF
National Defense and the treasury de-
partment. Secretary McAdoo said re-
Gently. regarding tho exchange OF mer-
chandise for Liberty bonds: Whom the
bonds are exchanged for merchandise.
1t defeats the primary purpose OF their
sale, It discourages thrift and in
creases expenditures. thus depriving
the government of labor and material
needed for war purposes. 1t is also
pointed out that bonds taken in AK
change are usually sold imm ediately
in the open market, thus depressing
the market price.
All offers to accept Liberty bonds
in exchange for other securities. or
for merchandise should not only be
declined. but the concerns making
such offers should be reported to the
council Of defense. Not only are many
OF the securities so offered worthless,
but, to quote n communication from
Washington, "the mere fact that any
security is offered in this unpatriotic
way justifies suspicion and an investi.
CATION OF its character"
Government bonds are. of course,
the best security in the world.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
PRESIDENT vEToES PRICE SET
FOR COMING WHEAT CROP

Washington.-In vetoing the $685.
100000 annual agricultural appropria-
ton bill because OF its amendment fix
Ing the government guaranteed mini
mum wheat price at $240 a bushel
the President informed Congress that
he did not believe the farmers Of
America depend upon stimulation
o; price 10 dc their utmost to serve
the nation and the world at this time
OF crisis"
A fixed minimum price OF $2.40 a
bushel, the President said would in
crease the price of -four from SIC. so
to $3.50 a barrel and would put an
additional burden OF 1887. 900 900 this
year on the consumers. Such an in
crease in price. he said. would force
a similar increase in Canada, thus en-
larging the whole scale OF financial
operations in this country.
The President said the patriotic
spirit OF the farmers has been "wor
thy OF all praise and has shown them
playing a most admirable and graft
flying part in the full mobilization of
the resources Of the country" He
added that the bumper crops they
have raised this year have renewed
the anxiety of the nations arrayed
against Germany with regard to their
food supplies
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
AMERICANS LOSE AIRpLANES
GERMANS GREATLY ANNOYED az
SLOW AND METHopIcAL Ap-
VANCE OF FRENCH.
French and Italians Are Steadily
Pressing the Germans Back
Along Front.

French pressure along the line
from the Marne to the Aisne, which
began two weeks ago as a series OF
local attacks, has begun to yield re
suits which are appreciable when
taken from the Germans and strong
viewed on the map. The town of
Courcy, east of Retz forest, has been
taken from the Germans and strong
positions captured by the slow, meth.
odical advance that has been the
source OF much annoyance to the en-.
emy for several days.
AS result OF the assaults made
by the French from Ambleny. south
OF the Aisne, to the hills south Of
Courcy, their line has been straighten.
ed and advanced to high ground.
There has been some reason for be.
lieving that when the Germans re-
sumo their offensive on the western
front they will attempt to break
through between the Marne and the
Aisne in a dash straight for Paris.
On the British front, the Australians
have been in action once more, pene.
trating German positions and captur.
Ing prisoners. On the rest OF the lines,
held by the British. there have been
the usual artillery duels and patrol
engagements.
French and Italian detachments are
steadily pushing Austrian forces back
along the western slopes OF the noun.
tafns that parallel the coast OF AL
bania. They are reported north OF the
important town of Berat and have
moved ahead in the hilly country to
the east.
A Peking dispatch states that the
Czecho-Slovaks are in virtual control
OF all the western Siberia Over vast
stretches Of this country they have
trtumphed over the bolsheviki The
overthrow Of the bolsheviki at Irkutsk
has been confirmed
An official statement from Berlin
says that five OF a squadron OF six
American airplanes which started out
with the intention OF bombing the city
Of Coblenz fell into the hands Of the
Germans.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
AMERICAN SECTORS ARE QUIET
PRESENT ALLIED OFFENSIVE IN
THIS SECTION TO HAVE IN
TEREsTiNe POSSIBILITIES.
Allied Plans for Russia Are Chanoed
by Recent Successes Of cxeehs-
Siovaks.

For the moment the eyes Of the
allied world are turned away from the
battle front in France. where the
Germans are believed to be preparing
for resumption OF their offensive
against the positions held by the sol.
diers OF the entente nations. The
most vital area in the various thea.
ters OF the war is in Albania, where
the French and Italians are continu.
ing their success against the Aus.
trians.
While It is not expected that far.
reaching results will be brought about
by the offensive In this section of the
world. the movement has in II pos.
sibilities which seem interesting. The
rapid progress made by the French
and Italians. the probability that the
Austro-Bulgar line to the east past
Lake Ochrida may be outflanked and
the possibility that an offensive may
be launched along the Salonica front
tend to give the events in Albania
some Importance at a time when the
main battle area is quiet
There have been indications re.
Gently that an offensive might be be.
gun In Macedonia, II for no other rea-
son than to draw Austrian. and pos.
sibly German troops from Italy and
France. 1t is reported that the Bul.
sarians are war-weary and that a
powerful blow along the front north
OF Saloniki might bring about not.
able military and political results.
There have been no events of an
unusual character along the Ameri
can-held sectors of the line, except
at Chateau-Thierry, where American
aviators have been active One squad
ron has penetrated far behind the
German lines.
The remarkable euccess OF the Cze
cho-Slovak legions in re.establishing
law and order in Siberia and In over,
coming armed opposition from former
German and Austrian prisoners OF
war has had the effect OF suspending
the preparation OF plans by the en-.
tente powers and the United States
for the organization of an interna.
tional military force to campaign in
Siberia.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18

Governor Manning has appointed
Christie Benet. prominent attorney Of
Columbia and close personal friend
and political adviser OF the governor.
to be the successor to the late United
the vacancy extends through approx
mately eight months and as an ap-
pointee by the governor could hold but
six months, Mr.. Benet will go before
the people and ask for the short term
nomination. Mr.. Benet announced
that he would go in the primary i'm
mediately after the appointment had
been made. In making the appoint
ment Governor Manning said:
my responsibility in appointing
Senator Tillman.s successor impresses
me deeply.
"The occasion calls for a man Of
full physical and mental vigor, who
can present to the people OF our
state the grave issues Of the war and
he supreme necessity taht every sac
rifice should be made. who can gaic
or the government the full support
OF our citizens, and who knows and
can explain the colossal task that con-
fronts President Wilson and his as
sistants. I have appointed one whose
sterling Americanism is undoubted.
who is familiar with the plans and
the needs Of the administration. and
who will stand four square and un-
dismayed in support Of the war and
successful and forcible conclusion Of
II.
81 have appointed Christie Benct Of
Columbia. He had his papers prepar-
ed to enlist in the army. and had no.
tilted the proper military officers to
hat effect, but l am justified in ap-
pointing him by the valuable work he
can do"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
ALL QUIET ALONG
WESTERN FRONT
PREVAIL ENcE OF BAD WEATHER
PREVENTS MOVEMENTS OF
IMPORTANCE.
FRENCH TROOPS TAKE VILLAGES
Morale Of Austrians Extremely Bad.
and surrenders Are Of Fre-
quent Occurrence.

Bad weather conditions continue to
prevail on the greater portion OF the
battle front in France and Flanders
far below normal. Nowhere have
there been any engagements ranking
III Importance above trench raids and
patrol encounters.
On several sectors. however, the big
guns are constantly hammer-ng away
ct opposing positions. particularly on
the American front along the Marne;
on the sectors held by the British and
near Corey, where the French face the
enemy.
AS yet there is no indication htat
the date for the commencement OF the
expected grand offensive by the Ger
mans is at hand.
The British troops In Macedonia
seemingly have started an operation
against the Teutonic allies which may
develop westward along the battle
front and eventually conform with the
successful drive which Ia being car
ried out by the French and Italians
in Albania. West Of the town Of
Doiran, which lies on the railroad
north Of Salonild, the British have de-
livered a blow against the Bulgarians
which was productive Of good results.
Meanwhile. in Albania, the French
and Italians are giving the enemy no
rest. pressing him back daily mile af-
ter mile over the trackless country
and capturing strategic positions and
villages. The latest French official
communication shows that the French
troops have taken the villages Of Mar
Ia and Gramshi.
The morale OF the Austrians 10 de-
clared to be extremely bad and sur.
renders OF war-worn soldiers are re-
ported constantly to be taking place.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
ATTACK GERMANS
ON P|CARDY FRONT
BLOW DELIVERED ALONG FRONT
OF THREE MILES TO DEPTH
OF ONE MILE.
BRITISH FORCES ARE ACTIVE
Austrians Revolt In Serbia as Does
Turkish Garrison In Asia
Minor.

Striking the Germans on a front
that has been quiet for the past six
weeks, the French have once more
broken through the enemy defenses
and advanced their lines. This new
blow at the enemy was launched be-
tween Castel and Mailly-Raineval. on
the Picardy front. southeast OF
Amicns, where there has been but
little fighting since the French by a
local attack pushed the Germans out
OF Senecat wood late in May.
The attack was along a front OF
approximately three miles. 1t swept
the Germans back out {: the village
Of Castel end the Anchin farm, about
mile to the south. and cleared out
number OF strong enemy positions.
The French penetrated the German
lines to depth OF more than a mile.
The American attack on Cantigny,
some time ago. advanced the line ma
terially at that point, while the Aus.
tralians and Americans on July and
6 cut deeply into the German lines at
Hamel and Villers Bretonneaux, south
OF the Somme. The French attack
was launched at point between po.
sitions OF the Americans at Cantigny
and the Australians further north.
Between the Marne and the Aisne.
the French have continued their Of
fensive operations. 1t is reported that
the village OF Longpont. south Of
Corey. the capture OF which was rs-
ported on Thursday, has been taken
by General Petains men who have
also made progress north OF Corey. 1T
the Chavigny farm. East OF Fa-
verolles. according to the French Of
fetal statement the allied lines hav.
been advanced, this marking a south.
erly extension OF the fighting line
which has heretofore not been un-
usually active farther south than
Longpont.
On the British front there has been
spirited fighting. according to the
German official report which indicates
that from Ypres around the Lys
salient and down in the Picardy sec
tor as far as Albert there have been
scattered attacks made by the British.
revolt OF Austrian troops in Ser.
bia is reported from Italian sources.
The mutiny was suppressed after hard
hghting. Athens reports a similar
state Of affairs in a Turkish garrison
in Asia Minor. where 1t is said Ger.
man officers were murdered by Turk.
ish soldiers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
NO. PEACE SAVE By THE
SWORD, SAYS GEN. LLOYD

London.-Maj. Gen. john Biddle.
commanding the American forces in
the United Kingdom. was among the
guests at the annual Anglo French
dinner organized by the Alsace.Lor-
raine Patriotic League in London in
connection with the French national
fete. Baron Burnham presided.
General Sir Francis Lloyd replying
to the toast Success to the allied
forces" said:
There can be no peace ty nego-
uations and nothing but peace by the
sword. Now that we have an indie.
scribable asset which has come over
to us across the western waves at a
time when we most need it we surely
should carry through and attain the
desired end" E
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
To Localize Labor Boards.

Establishment of community labor
boards in cooperation with the United
States employment service to have
general Jurisdiction over the recruit.
ing and distribution OF labor has been
announced by the war labor policies
board at Washington. 1t will be the
function OF these boards to localize in
each industrial region the enforce
mont Of the policies OF the employment
service.
The State director OF the United
States public service reserve will des-
ignate the number and bounds of the
industrial communities in his State,
governing himself by the require
ments and status Of labor in the vari.
Gus industrial communities
Chambers OF commerce and manu-.
facturers' associations will be asked
to nominate representatives OF EN-.
pfoyers and State and city federations
OF labor will be requested to name the
labor members. both OF whom are to
he appointed by the State director OF
the public service reserve.
Community local boards will asst st
In mobilizing- labor in their respective
communities and will decide upon the
relative needs of local establishments
seeking labor. In the event that the
supply of labor is less than the de-
mand. the existing reserve will be pro.
rated among the applicants.
Horace l.. Tilghman. State director.
said that the public service reserve
was organized in every county and
community in the State with few ex.
ceptions where organization 10 under
way at this time.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
NEWS OF"ACTlON WAS
RECEIVED WITH ELATIoN HERE

Washingtonl-An air OF elation was
apparent in government circles as
press dispatches from France unfold
ed the story OF the valiant stand OF
American troops along the Marne,,
where they hold the left flank OF the
great battle front, while the French
army. aided near Rheims by Italian
divisions. stood fast over the far
greater extent of the line they
defendad against fierce assaults
by the enemy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
TOTAL AMERICAN DEATH
LIST TO DATE IS 4,e73

Washington.-Cas in the
army and marine corps overseas i'm.
creased EAT during the week compar
ed with 703 the previous week. and
aggregated 11.7S3 with the inclusion
of the latest army list giving ~
Tames and the marine corps list Civ.
ing 81 names. Total deaths, including
g9l men lost at sea. men killed in ac.
ton. dead OF wounds, disease. acct
dent and other causes. number 4.673-
army men 400, marines 573.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
AMERICANS TO OBSERVE
GREAT FRENCH HOLIDAY

With the American Army in France
-Bastile day. July IA. has been de-
clared general holiday by a general
order from headquarters for all troops
of the American expeditionary force
not actually engaged with the enemy
ut will be the privilege and duty
OF the American soldiers" says the
order. ito celebrate the French inde-
pendonce day. which appeals alike to
every citizen and soldier OF France
and America"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
Some Recent Charters.

The Gents Quitting Company of
Andrews has been chartered by w.
Banks Dove. secretary OF state, with
, capital stock of $4,000. The officers
Of the corporation are G. II. Hanks.
president. and w. T. Croft. secretary
and treasurer. both Of Andrews.
The Pamplico Warehouse Company
Of Pamplico has been Chartered with
capital stock of 10000. The offi.
GERS are A. A. Mum, president; II. F.
Dargan. vice president. and B. ID. Oar
can. secretary and treasurer.
An increase in capital stock from
$125,o 900 to $15O.000 has been granted
the Spartanburg Hotel Corporation
by the secretary Of state.
The Community Cannery OF Char
lesten has been chartered with a cap
ital stock Of $1,000 The officers OF
the cannery are Mrs. H. l.. Beck,
president: Mrs. John c. Tiedeman
vice-president; Mr.. Isaac Marks, sec.
retary and treasurer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-07-18
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
TOBACCO is POSSIBLE

Washington.-Gove control
OF the tobacco industry OF the United
States may result from the heavy re-
quirements Of the allies and the Am
erican military forces abroad. Ra-
tioning OF the American population is
believed to be a possibility. The war
industries board announced that it has
been conducting an investigation to
determine the requirements abroad
and the amount that must be conserv.
ed in this country