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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-20

Arthur G. Mckee company. cieveland'
Ohio. have been in tho city this week
on business with tho Pulaski Foundry
and Manufacturing Corporation. in
which corporation the Cleveland Arm
from Tulsa. Okla. where she VisitaSS
relatives the past month and attended,
the sessions OF the United Confederata
Veterans 20
r. NJ. Standefcr. OF Bristol hns bean
visiting his parents at tho Methodiat
parsonage this week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-20
EMPORiA

IMSPssiR! to The Timss5nisp1,eh
STITCH. designed .h' to defeat The the Liberty
loan, and the prevalence of influenza.
VIM, when bars all public meetings, GreenHs-
VIE County has again gone over tho
top" in subscribing more than her
quota OF S2i1,000 toward the fourth Lib
erty loan The cha irmnn. w. Il. Cato.
arranged an o1en-air demonstration at
tne Fair TGrounds on Saturday. AZ
3Giock an airplane arrived from Nor
io!k; but could no; land OH account OF
the nigh wind.
Assistant Attorney General of Vir-
Slnla. The woman's committee, under
s Mrs; W. p, B. GOODWIN. and the Boy
son, were active in helping to raise
the subscriptions.
I'll The !, doctors nov have the influenza
wen In hand in Emporia Only few
new cases are developing. and those
, who were III are steadily improving.
mere nave been only three deaths In
town. two of whom were negroes In
Inc rural districts. however. the Situa
non IS not so encouraging. but the
country. AS n matter OF prccaution.
there is no prospect of the schools and
churches being open for another week
Mrs. e. L. Goodwin and Mrs. w.
e. Peters have been i'll in the home Of
Powe Mrs. walter AIT a Turnb tS of %'1 Law.
renceville. and DR. w. A. Peters, Of
Pelham Bay Park, y. Y. are in at
tendance. and both Mrs. GOODWIN and
MIS- Pctcrs are recovering.
Miss Lizzie Hendricks. of Palmer
springs. trained nurse. who was Wis
ting her cousin. Mrs. w. c. Davis, be-
fore entering the service Of the Red
Cross. was taken iii with influenza.
but is now convalescent and has re
turned to her home
Mrs. l.. G. Palmer Is Il guest OF
friends and relatives in Richmond.
DR.. r. T. McNair is under treatment
at one OF the Richmond hospitals. Mrs.
McNatr and little son spent a few days
thorc this week
Blackstone Academy is closed on a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-20
RICHMOND TMIEs-D1sPATCH: SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 1918

Is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John l.. Harding.
Mrs. II. LIE Moin Coles was n recent
Harding.
Albert Willis, who has been visiting
mis- sister, Mrs. Harding. will leav @
shortly for his home in New York
Miss Fannie Coles is visiting friends
in Farfields
Mrs. Kebccca Henderson, OF Hila.
was 4 recent guest of Mrs. w. Harding
Blackwell, of Wicomico
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-20

resort where missionaries spend the
heated term. She says she feels as
!houSh she had been made over. She
Is teaching in the Baptist Girls Acad-
envy I'm Scochow. China
mere are several cases of illness
from influenza here. but the disease has
exhausted itself. leaving many weak
ana broken-dOwn victims. who wonder
II they VIII ever gain their accustomed
strength.
Mrs. While Thackcr is one OF the Ill
patients. The situation at Lester Man
or is better
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-20
ORANGE

Especial TO The Times Disna,ch,
ORANGE. VA, October l9--Mrs D.
r. Coseman and, daughters. M!ssee Wiz.
GINA and Josephine, have been on a re-
cent automobile trip to Front ROYAL
j. w Mese!ck left last week for
New YORK. where he has accepted a
Miss Miriam Hill. who spent the sum.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
Worried About Winter

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 12-That Ger many might restore Belgium without conditions or indemnities in case no other country would be better situated as regards Belgium than Germany, was the belief expressed today by Friedrich von Payer, the imperial vice chancellor of Germany in a speech delivered at Stuttgart
 Herr von Payer was speaking on the depression felt in Germany and allied countries which he attributed not to recent military events but to the pros- pect of a fifth war winter.
 If we could be sure that no other country would be better situated as re- gards Belgium. than ourselves" said Herr von Payer, q believe I could ven- ture to say that Belgium could be re- stored without conditions and withou. indemnities."
 With regard to the appearance of the American troops in the war the vice chancellor said:
 Nobody will deny that the co-opera- ton of the American troops on the front means a heavy and ever increas- ing burden for us. Our enemies, how ever, forget that if the Americans now appear by hundreds of thousands at the front we have already put millions of Russians. Serbians and Rumanians out of action and the entente will not succeed in winning them back
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
PERSHING HEADS DRIVE
 AMERICANS CARRY ON
HoodO0 Day
 For the Hun

Today, Friday, September 13, is Jinx day for the kaiser. Aside from the baleful significance of the dou- ble hoodoo, it happens to be Gen eral Pershlng's birthday. Our boys m France started to celebrate it yesterday by uncovering a corking drive, and We can be sure that to- day they. are rolling lem back in regular Yankee style.
 Right here at home we can take part, spiritually and financially, in the big fireworks by buying war savings stamps today. Show Gen eral Pershng we wish him good luck and many returns of the day. All over the country good patriots are trying to express their apprecia- ton of what he is doing with our brave boys over there by purchasing today all the baby bonds they can afford.
 Buy baby bond today,-buy sew eral if you can. Pershins will ap- preciate it just as much as friend Iy handclasp.
 Today is good day to bring up to date the war savings pledge you signed in June. Community secreta rles are canVassing the town to n- quire how your pledge has been kept. Be sure you've bought your share and a few more before to- night.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
FAvORABLY REPORT
 LIBERTY B0ND BILL
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The ad- ministration measure designed to stab ilize the liberty bonds market by mak- ing larger amounts held by individuals and corporations exempt from income surtaxes was ordered reported favor ably today by the house ways and means committee.
 Chairman Kitchin said he would call the measure up tomorrow for consider ation and immediate passage. It was expected the senate would act without delay so that the bill would be effective before the opening of the fourth liber- ty loan campaign Sept. 2S.
 The partial exemption of income Of liberty bonds was regarded by the house committee as the best means of stabilizing their market price without raising the interest rate. Exemption oi the interest on s30.000 of the folirth liberty issue, and of S45000 of the first three issues from the income surtaN. and excess and war profits taxes IS provided for.
 Provision also is made for floating the 1919 series of war savings stamps, an additional issue of s2.00o, oo0,o00 be- ing authorized.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
PRISONERS ESCAPE
 FROM COUNTY JAIL
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CHICAGO, Sept. 12.-Two convicted murderers awaiting execution, a noted safe blower and an alleged accomplice in killing, escaped from the fouri h floor of the county jail tonight hv slid- ing down rope while a score of cur iolls persons watched them from the street below. After reaching the ground. two of the men escaped in a black automobile while the other two fled into an alley The four who esoaped are Earl Dear, convicted of the m1,r- der of chauffeur. and sentenced to death: Lloyd Bopp. convicted of slaying a policeman. and also sentenced to death; Joseph Moran. noted safe blower and Frank Mcfarland. awaiting trial in connection with the killing of a policeman.
 Early in the evening Moran, pretend ing he was ill. called guard to his cell and after beating him into insensibility with pistol took away his keys and freed his three companions. The four then tore away the bars of a window which had previously been sawed nearly through and slid down the rope to freedom.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
BRITISH
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thepuDiiCdN "A. t. IedSed WlTel
 LONDON. Sept. 12.-The British have made further important pro- gress toward Cambrai, having cap tured the towns of Havrincourt. Trescault and Moeuvres, penetrated to the old British defense line at several places and crossed to canal Du Nord north of Havrincourt ac- cording to Field Marshal Haig's communication issued tonight. Ap- proximately thousand Germans were made prisoner in the oper- ation.
 The text of the communication follows:
 Our operations in the Havrin- court sector were continued with success this morning. in spite of the unfavorable weather
 English troops attacked and captured Trescault and the old British trench lines east and north of it. On their right New Zealand troops made progress east of the Gouzeaucourt wood. overcoming the obstinate resistance of Ger man Jaeger division.
 North of Bapaume- Cambrai road. Lancashire troops completed the capture of Moevres, also sharp fighting.
 About 1000 prisoners have been taken by us in these operations.
 ''On the northern portion of the front progress has been made by us today south of La Bsssee canal and northwest of Armentieres."
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
Official Statements
AMERICAN
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WASHINGTON. Sept. 12-Amer- ican troops operating in the St. Mihiel sector made considerable gains today, Gen. Pershing re- ported in his communilue to the war department late tonight. AL ready 5000 prisoners have been counted and the movement still is in progress. The statement follows:
 Headquarters American expedi- tionary forces, September F, 1918:
 Section A-This morning. our troops, operating in the St. Mihiel sector made considerable gains. Assisted by French units they broke the enemys resistance and advanced at some points to a depth of five miles. We have counted s. 900 prisoners up to the present. The operation is still in progress" :"
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
DEBS FOUND GUILTY O|V THREE COUNTS.
 HAS NJ COMPLAINT
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 12.--Eugene V. Debs, charged with violating the espionage act. was found guilty by federal jury today.
 Talking to newspaper men after the verdict, Debs said:
 Tt is all right I have no con- plaint to make. It will come out all right in Gods good time"
 Of the original ten counts of the in- dictment but four remained when the jury retired to consider the evidence. The verdict found him guilty of three: not guilty of one. He was found guilty of attempting to incite insubordina- tion, disloyalty, etc, in the military and naval forces; attempting to ob- struct. recruiting and uttering language tending to increase. provoke and en- courage resistance to>the United States and to promote the cause of the enemy.
 The count on which he was ad- judged not guilty charged that he op- posed the cause of the United States.
 Defendant Affirms Evidence.
 Counsel for both sides said that they considered Judge Westenhaver's in structions fair. They were exhaustive and delivered in a kindly manner He made no comment on the evidence which. presented by the government, was affirmed by the defendant, but as sured the jury that the espionage act will be wholly valid.
 The jury was out five and a half hours, mostly spent in assimilating the fine distinctions between the four counts.
 When it was announced that inc jury was ready to report Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes. herself under convic- ton on a similar charge. came inside the railing for the first time. Pre- viously at Debs' request she had re- mained hidden in the body of the au dience.
 Mrs. Stokes Offers Comfort.
 She drew her chair beside his and into her hands he slipped his own gaunt paw where it remained while the clerk was reading the verdict and polling the jury. She had expected an adverse verdict from the first ad- hitting it to her friends. Nor was if a surprise to Debs. In his address to the jury yesterday he said he had not one word to retract. and rather went out of his way to accept the damar ing St Louis antj-war platform
 The maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment and fine of sfO 000
 Judge Westcnhaver stated that he would hear counsel on a motion for a new trial next Saturday morning. Dchs until then will remain at liberty under the trial bond.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
FRENCH.
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IHcPuUII IIIdII N r' IcdSeu VHeI
 PARIS, Sept. 12-"The American army attacked this morning in the region of St. Mihiel. The operation is developing under the best of conditions" This announcement was made by the war office to- night.
 West of St. Quentin in cooper ation with the British" the state ment adds, we advanced as far as the Holnon- Saw road. (About three miles west of St. Quentin.'D
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
PARTISAN POLITICS PREVENTS PROGRESS
 ON REVENUE BILL
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WASHINGTON. Sept. 12.-Partisan political discussion which continued through most of the day prevented the house from closing general debate on tho war revenue bill today and since leaders plan to take up tomorrow and dispose of tho new administration bill Co facilitate liberty bond sales. con sidcration Of the tax measure for amendment may not begin before Sat urday. This delay. however. is not ex pectcd Co prevent passage of the bill next week. A series of three day re- cesses during October is being strong " urged by many members. particu- larly those from southern states oppos- ing cotton price fixing.
 Rebukes Republican Leaders
 ln the house. Representative Heflin or Alabama, democrat. opened the days partisan debate after members Who had planned speeches refused to deliver them because of the small at tendance Representative Heflin charged republican leaders with seek ing Co discredit and destroy President wilson at home. His attack was di- rected particularly against Represent ativos Rodenberg and Britten and San ator sherman of Illinois. as well as Chairman Hays of the republican na tional committee
 The Alabama member freauentlv was interrupted hv derisive cries from the republicans and applause from the democratic side of the house. He re- fused to yield 10 republican members Who sought to ask questions and when he had concluded no reply was made by the minority.
 Postmaster General Assaulted
 fresh and heated controversy de- vclopcd from an address by Represent i've Miller of Minnesota. republican who sharply assailed postmaster Gen cral Burleson. Miller said the nos, master general "is the arch politician of the times" and charged that. he .'has dcmoralzed inc postal service
 AIr. Rurleson was viocrouslv defend cd by Representative Moon of Tennes sec. chairman of the house postoffice committee and Representatives Ru- chanan and Hardy of Texas, demo. tcrats.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
FIRST AMERICAN TO
 REGISTER IN MEXICO
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-Ambas- sador Fletcher was the first American in Mexico City to register today under the new man power act, the state de- partment was informed. The message said that practically every American citizen in the MeXicon capital within the new age limits followed the ex- ample of the ambassador. although the law does not require Americans in for eign countries to register. If they re- turn to the United States, however, they must enroll within five days.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
GERMAN
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BERLIN, (Via London), Sept. 12. The German high command has little to say of the American drive in the St. Mihiel sector, merely mentioning the attack in it's of ficial communication tonight and the fact that fighting is still going on. The statement says.
 Between the Mouse and the Mo- selle the French and Americans slt- tackled at the St. Mihiel bend. The fighting continues.
 Between the roads leading frum Peronne and Arras to C;lmbral l'e- newed British attacks failed"
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
TWO AVlATORS KILLED
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DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12.-Lieuten- ant Parker Bruce of Chicago. instruc- tor. and Lieutenant Anthony A. Sego. student aviator of Kentland, Ind, were killed here today when an airplane n 1 which Bruce was instructing Sego. fell several hundred feet. The cause of the
 accident is not known.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
KILLED AT RICH FIELD

WACO. Tex. Sept. 12.-Cadets F. J. Oliver of Sioux City, Iowa. and F. P Slater of Trenton. N. C.. were killed at Rich Field here today when their air planes collided 300 feet in the air and crashed to earth
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
JUAREZ HEARS RUMOR OF DEATH OF VILLA
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FL. PASO... Texas. Sept. F. Mexican Consul General Andres Garcia announced late today that he had received official advices from Chihuahua that Francisco Villas horse. with a blood stained saddle. had been captured near Satavo. Chihuahua, on Wednesday following battle between Villa forces and federal troops under General Pedro Favela. There is an unconfiimed rumor in Juarez that Villa has been killed.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
Registration totals in towns out e ie of Phoenix are as follows:

Suspcnding all ordinary business yesterday for the entire day Phoenix and Maricopa county devoted itself to tho registration of her manpower be- tween the ages of IS and 45 years who already had not been enrolled on the military service sheet of their country. When the registration books were closed last night it was found that a total Of more than 12,000 and nearly ls.500 had registered in Maricopa county of which 4.i00 were registered in Phoenix. This does not include i100 registered in Phoenix during the previous two or three days before reg istration day. nor 1000 who registered In Phoenix and asked for transfers to other boards outside of the county or in other states.
 Result Surprise.
 The registration total for the day in Tempe was FOG; in Mesa S9O. Chand- Ter reported a total of 500: Scottsdale, 100. In the cotton camps 300 regis otrcd. Gilbert reported a registration of l61: Higley 25. Glendale's total registration for the day was 500 From an these places came reports of a new willingness on the part of the Itxi- cans to place their names on the regis tration rolls. They seemed to have realized that registration does not mean military duty for an alien.
 That the total registration in Mari copa county would far exceed the esti- mate made by officials in Washington was early seen. The 7,50O mark sci by government officials was answered ny total of more than 12,000 mer who registered their names for any service their country may see fit tC call them.
 Big Task We'll Done.
 At the close Of the registration last
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Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
Up to Canvassing Board

On the face of the unofficial returns, Jeff Adams is the democratic nominee for sheriff by just q majority. Only the canvass by the official board next Monday will really satisfy curiosity in this remarkable contest which is so close it has been anyones race since Tuesday night
 There are some pecularities on the face of the returns such, for example, as Liberty precinct which gave Adams
 Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
UNITED STATES BOYSSTR|KE
 FIRST INDEPENDENT BLOW IN
 FRANCE AGAINST GERMAN ARMY
(By the Associated Press)

XXIASHINGTON, Sept 12.-Sxteen months of vast w effort by the United States reached its first
 goal today when General Pershng's forces struck their first independent blow in France against the Ger man army.
 Reports tonight show that success was meeting the American commanders effort to fling the enemy out of the sharp salient thrust in behind the fortress of Verdun in the first year of the But of even greater sien canoe to government officials the fact that the a American attack meant that the months of ceaseIess toll and effort have brought forth third great organized army backed by its own supplies and millions more soldiers if needed.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
Nothing Official, First Reports Vague

Up to a late hour no official report from General Pershng had come General March, chief of staff and his officers gathered about the great maps however tracing out the lines of the conflict from press accounts they received
 First reports vague. They told merely that the American army had launched an attack around the St. Mhie salient that only sharp thrust toward the heart of France that remained to the German leaders to show for their offensive efforts since the war began It seemed possible that the objective of the attack was Metz just beyond the German border on the Mosee river
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
NEARLY 13,000
 MEN REGISTER
 IN THIS COUNTY
Duty of Enrolment Carried
 Out With a Will and Total Far In Excess of Estimate Made by Federal Officers
'ssistered in Phoenix yester.

Registered in Phoenix yester-
 day ................,...... 4,4oo Registered in Phoenix past
 three days .............'... 1,7oo Total registration in Phoenix 6,100 Registered in Phoenix and
 transferred 10 other boards 1000 Resisration in Maricopa coun-
 ty Cestimated) .............12,50 500 Registration totals in towns out
Arizona republican., 1918-09-13
POTENTIAL GERMAN NAVAL BASE SEIZED
 IN VIRGIN ISLANDS
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WASHINGTON, Sept. PA poten- tial German naval base in the Virginia islands has been seized by the alien property custodian and will be used for the needs of the American navy and customs department. The base consists of land, buildings docks, warehouses. large water tanks and cisterns, lighters. loading parapher- nalia and coaling facilities formerly owned by the Hamburg American line.
 Tn announcing seizure of the ma rine plant, which is located at St. Thomas, Alien Properties Custodian Palmer said Germany considered that it admitted of possibilities as a naval base was shown by the fact that their principal building commanding the harbor is of reinforced concrete and the plaza in front of it is said to have an eight-foot foundation of concrete, fit for gun emplacements."
 Islands Were Sold.
 After the United States acquired the islands from Denmark, and when it appeared that it would declare war on Germany MT. Palmer said, the Ham, burg American line agent, who also was the German consul, sold" the plant to the lines lawyer, a Danish citizen named Jorgensen. The sole consideration mentioned was a note | for $210000 which Jorgensen was said to have given the German company. | This note was payable three months after date, and renewable every three months until after the war. and bore no interest. MT. Palmer said.
 Is Natural Naval Base 1 Darwin o. Curry. the alien property custodian's representative at St | Thomas, learned of the transaction and Jorgensen finally executed a deed to the alien property custodian. but not. Mir. Palmer said. until after he had protested and sought refuge in his l Danish citizenship. The alien property custodian assumed whatever obliga- tions were attached to the note Jor- gensen had given the German company and the note itself was seized One of the reasons for the purchase of the Danish West Indies by the United States was the fact that St Thomas offered a natural base for the defense of the Panama canal and it is the intention of the government tc fortify the harbor and establish a nava ! station there,