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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
GREAT GERMAN BLO LOW IN FLANDERS
GOT UNDER WAY EARLY TO-DAY

British Armies in France, May q. The
German blow in Flanders, which got un-
der way early today, was reported to have
in spots, but It is too early to
know the actual results The attack was a
powerful local blow by General Won Ar
MINIS against Scherpenberg, where the
French wrested considerable ground from
the Germans week ago. The Allied
troops are fighting brilliantly.
The battle for Schrepenberg began
with heavy bombardment from the Ypres-
Confines canal to the French front, one
mile east ofLocre. The artillery opened at
dawn and in mist of haze, covering the
Flemish lowlands, the infantry swept for
ward in successive waves.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Germans to Sacrifice Men
By the Wholesale In West
British Officer Predicts Worlds Biggest Battle and That Per-
fecy Rotten Time Is in Store for Foes in Their Next Big
Drive. sassa Nk& M.

strength he is able to muster with
men and guns.
Our men realize fully what is be-
fore them and they are not discour-
aged. All that human energy and
foresight can do has been done to
stiffen the line they hold and every
precaution possible has been taken.
Many of them wondered at the un-
expectedly long interval since they
last attacked in force, but additional
respites have been welcomed Every
day has been of utmost value and
troops and artillery have been pour
ing steadily into the forward areas Of
the British zone in great numbers.
Long trains, laden with bales Of new
wire, balks Of timber and tons Of
shells moved over the lines leading 10
our battle front, unhindered by the
enemy's bombs and long range guns
The infantry has had a much-needed
rest. The new drafts are splendid
material, and oil Of them have had
added opportunities for field train
ing.
The new defensive positions cover
the hills and valleys desired BY the
enemy, and if the German scout
planes have been able to read the
country accurately in their hurried
flights through anti aircraft barges
the high command must know the diff
fieulties of the next offensive have
been multiplied rapidly during this
period Of counter preparation. Cav
airy and tanks may wait expectantly
behind the stormine divisions, but
their chances Of breaking through are
fewer than during the March adven-
ture and You know how little they
succeeded then.
Expect Record Bombardmant
Every fresh attack brings q stiil
greater weight Of artillery into play.
and the offensive now imminent may
produce the most stupendous bonn
bardment and counter bombardments
yet seen in this war.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
German U-Boats
Operating Farther
Away From Base
(By the United Press. }

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Ger-
man submarines are operating much
farther out from their bases than
heretofore, but are still on the other
side of the Atlantic, according tc
Navy Department advices received
to-day.
These messages indicated that the
U-beats are taking a new course,
seeking to get ships traversing other
than the usual lanes.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27

With the British Armies in the
Field, May 26.-The British are still
awaiting the great German offensive.
The front today was absolutely calm,
save for the usual artillery duels, and
the only activity Of the infantry has
been confined to small raids. There
was high wind which interferes
somewhat with theaerial reconnais-
sance, but aeroplanes were out never
theless, breasting the gale in order
to read the secrets Of the enemy back
of the areas.
don't think we will have to wait
much longer for the crisis. 1t must
be apparent to every one by this time
that the German armies are about to
make an even greater effort than
March 81, and that the higher COM
mand is prepared to sacrifice troops
by wholesale in the hope of inficting
a decisive defeat on the forces of the
allies. Perhaps they still hope to sep
arate the British and French and
drive both armies nearer the coast,
to take Amiens and if certain oppor-
tunities present themselves to drive
toward the channel ports. These are
very obvious aims, but the public
must wait until they strike to know
which goal has been determined on
as the principal one Of the offensive.
Personally, I should expect general
attacks on a wide front, followed by
the real blow, delivered with all pos
sible force.
To Hammer as Never Before.
The enemy has not forgotten the
success Of his enttative thrust against
the Portuguese and the possibility Of
developing secondary attacks is, no
doubt, in his mind. At the same time
he must have fixed his eyes on a par
tieular objective end e may assume
he win hammer at . with all the
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Germans to Launch New
Great Offensive June First
sf 1t Fails Italy VIII Feel Foes Next Blow" Says Head of
British Military Mission-Decares Allies Will Weather the
Great German Offensive.

The "storm of Mackensen"-Ger-
riany's third and perhaps final great
drive on the western frOnt--will be
launched about June 1, according to
the prediction Of Gen. W. A. Bridges,
chief of the British military mission.
Should Mackensen fail to break the
allied line at this objeetive-in the
Ypres salient and around Amiens--
an Austro-German offensive against
Italy probably viii follow, General
Bridges declared. He expressed COM
plete confidence in General Foch's
ability to stem the invaders at all
events.
"The Germans have been resting
and recognizing their shattered
forces since the end of the last drive
and are now ready to launch their
next offensive" General Bridges said.
Numbrs 100000.
"The enemy now has on the west
ern battle line 100000 bayOnets.
The drive viii come probably about
June |. It may break before that or
it may be delayed, but it's coming.
1--WE expect the tnemy to make his
greatest effort around Ypres and
northward Of Bethune, in the vicinity
Of Hazebuck, while a subsidiary drive
on a smaller scale, is expected at
Amiens."
The newly reorganized German di-
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Four Men Killed In
Battle With SIackers

Texarkana, Ark, May 26.--Word
reached the sheriff's office here to-
night that one deputy sheriff was kill
ed, one seriously wounded and one
woman fatally wounded, and three
other men killed in fight between
sheriff's posse and draft resisters
in the mountains near Hatfield, in
Polk county. Further trouble is evil
IDENTIFY expected, as the Polk county
sheriff sent an urgent plea here for
ammunition.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
President Wilson Demands That Con-
gress Cast OFF All Political Thought;
Greatest Bond Issue Is Yet to Come

prepare for its tax bonds. We dare
not go into elections until we have
done our duty to the fullest. He in
dicated that congress could turn to
war profits incomes on luxuries, and
for additional taxes in profiteering
that cannot be gotten at by regis
trants of conscience or for love Of
country. He emphasized the fact
that this class can be reached by tax
alton.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
FIFTY AMERICAN ENGINEERS GET INTO HUN POSITIONS
BUT FIGHT THEIR WAY BACK TO THEIR OWN LINES

American Army in Picardy May 27-Fifty American en-
gineers, who got into German positions by mistake at night
fought their way back to their lines with American and
Boche infantry both firing on them.
American avato recently participated in one of the great
est aerial concentrations in history Forty bombing planes and
hundred and fifty fighting planes dropped over score Of
tons of high explosives the German lines and various mil
itary detectives
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Won Hindenburg
Near Death From
Typhoid Fever

Geneva, May 26.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, chief Of the German
general staff, is in a hospital at Straus
burg suffering from typhoid fever, ac-
cording to reports from that city.
These advices state that the report Of
Hindenburg's death is incorrect, but
that his condition is critical.
Typhoid fever is said to be spread
ing in the German army.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Preparing Greatest
Tax Rl in History
(By the Ua,ted Press.)

Washington, May 27.--This prom
ises to be thirty-five billion dollar
congress. Experts today are settling
down to prepare the greatest tax bill
in the history Of the country. It is
estimated that the appropriations at
this congress win shatter all records
for any country in the world for a
corresponding period.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Nineteen Names
In Gen. Pershing's
Casualty List
(By the United Pre.s.) }

Washington, May 27.-There were
nineteen names on General Pershing's
list today, divided as follows: Nine
killed in action, four dead from
wounds, one dead from disease; two
wounded severely, three missing in
action. James G. Holland, Rt. !,
Villa Rica, Ca, killed in action.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Fifty-Seven
u. S. Soldiers
In The List
(By the United Prsss.) )

LONDON, May 27.-I'he death Of
hfty-seven American soldiers when
the British steamer Maldoyia was tor
pedoed in the English channel Thurs
day morning was due to the fact that
they disobeyed the rules which re-
quire all passengers to be on deck
while the ship is passing through the
danger zone. According to a dis
patch to the Express from a channel
rcrt, this nay result in an official in
quiry, the dispatch stated.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27

visions and the remnants of the d.
visions engaged in the recent drive
are being put through a course Of
training in open warefare and ma
neuvering, British military officials
declare. Their training has virtual
ly been completed and only the most
radical change in plans win hold Ger
many's greatest effort to break thro'
to the Channel ports.
Germany is insisting that Austria
start activities against Italy," Bridges
declared.
SHOULD a stalemate be reached
again on the west, German troops,
undoubtedly, will be diverted for an
italian drive. Without German
troops, Austria probably will refuse
to start anything"
The consensus Of military circles
here is that the allies are. "up
against a terrible offensive. Ger
many's great offensive completely up
set the entente plans for the summer.
Now everything has been made sec
ondrav n tha ono merchandising No
cessity-holding the Teutons in the
west.
Lengthening of Lines.
Should determined effort to crush
Italy be made by Germany, the allies
would find it imperative to again
lengthen their lines.
"ItaIy must not be BEATEN" a high
military official declared.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Great German nOfenSiiveStarts
Dispatches Indicate That Worlds Greatest Battle Is Raging
Part of Sim Fein German Plot Provided
For Release Of Austrians and Germans

German civilians now interned in Ire
land and arming them against the
British. A statement to this effect
was made by British officials today.
AS result, the deportation of these
men began today.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
BRITISH TROOPS NOW OPERATING WITH
FRENCH ON SOUTHERN FRONT IN PICARDY

London May 27-British troops are now operating with
the French and line present on the front south Of P
cardy General Hag official report showed that this was the
first ntimaon that the British forces were operating south of
Avre and accepted further indication that General Fochs pol
icy Of coordination of the Allied forces being carried out
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
Passenger and
Freight Rates Are
To Be Increased
(By the United Prs...)

Washington, May 27.-Twenty-
five per cent rate increase on class
and commodity freight rates will go
into effect on June 25th. Railroad
fares will be raised to three cents per
mile on June 10th.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
GERMANS STRIKE EARLY THIS MORNING
ON TWO WIDELY SEPARATED FRONTS

London May 27-The Germans struck early this morning
two widely separated fronts Hag reported Strong hos
tile attacks following bombardmen Of great intensity are
being made this morning between Rheims and Soissons The
statement said that attack against the French
lines between Locre and Voormezele
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
(By the United Pre...)

DUBLIN, May 27.-It has been
discovered that a part Of the Sim
Fein-German Plot provided for re-
leasing hundreds of Austrian and
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-27
GERMAN LoNc-RANcE GUN AGAIN USED ON PARIS

Paris, May 27-The German long-range bombardment Of
Paris resumed 15 this morning Shells have been fall
ing at intervals of every fifteen minutes
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
COMMISSION { R 6
DELAY | LEVY FOR
COUNTY AGENCY
Fail To Act On Petition OF
Farm Bureau At
Meeting
REQUEST CARRIED 329
MEMBERS SIGNATURES
Farmers Are Optimistic Over
Ultimate Decision OF
Board

Although the county commissioners
mittee Of members of the recently or
ganized farm bureau Of the county,
which presented petition asking for
an appropriation of 81 800 for the puI-
pose of hiring a county agent, at the
meeting Monday, the committee was
highly optimistic OF the outcome O.
their appeal.
The matter was laid before the
commissioners by h. G. Simpson,
president OF the farm bureau, j. NJ.
Walker, John Cunningham, II. l.. An
drcws. O. h. Anderson, J. T.. Litzcn-
berg and l.. G.. Mayer. The commit
tee also presented a petition signed
by 329 members of the bureau. with
the statement that there are 81 more
names to be added to it. asking for
the appropriation.
1t is not thought that the commits
siOners will fail to take the favorable
view of the request after they have
satisfied themselves OF the advisabil-
ity of the plan. One member of the
committee said Monday that while he
believed all of the commissioners to
be in favor of the farm bureau work
he held the opinion that they delayed
action Monday merely to make sure
Of its merits before authorizing the
expenditure of the peoples money.
At the meeting Monday it was fig
ured out that the total cost of Il coun-
ty agent in this county would he
about three cents per $1,000 Of prop.
erty on the tax duplicate, which
shows the ridiculously small cost to
the individual.
The commissioners will probably
act upon the petition at the meeting
next Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
Local Committee Will Follow
Up Complaints Of
Hearding
ROASTING ALLEGED TO
HAVE FURNISHED TIPS
Large Families May Have Su-
gar Rations In
creased

The Knox county food committee,
at Il meeting at the Chamber of Com
mcrce headquarters Tuesday evening,
decided to Investigate complaints
made by Mt Vernon residents rela-
tive TO the boarding Of food by other
residents here, knowledge of which
was obtained, it is said, by boasts OF
the accused that they had two barrels
of flour or so many pounds of sugar,
as we'll as other essentials which are
now scarce and which the United
States food administration is warn
ing people to use as meagerly as poss.
ible.
\ seemingly unfair way CT distribut.
ing the small quantities OF sugar
which Mt. Vernon secures was dis
cussed ald upon the suggestion OF
Mayor Bair 1t was ruled that the
heads of large families should be per.
mitted to purchase five pounds of SUI
gar at Il time thus equalizing the ratio
Of one pound to a family, which now
includes families consisting of three
or -four members.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
JOE HOOKER ". R. c.
ACCOMPL|SHES MUCH
DESPITE HAND|CAPS
Members Make Fine Showing
In Red Cross And Other
War Activities.

Although the assignment of a detin-
ite day for it TO work at Red Cross
headquarters was made late, Joe Hook
or Post, No. 16. WOman's Relief Corps,
has made an exceedingly satisfactory
showing as is evidenced in the recent
annual report.
Fourteen sweaters. four scarfs. two
pairs of bed-slippers, four pairs OF
wristlets have been completed by the
corps and $3.50 in cash donated. A
Christmas box, containing complete
knitted outfit. valued at $l5. and also
candy and fruit was sent TO a Knox
county soldier at Camp Sherman on
Christmas.
The corps now has the fourth Tues.
day of each month for work at the
Red Cross headquarters and is devot.
ing itself especially to looking for
sickness among the soldiers families.
The annual report prepared by Mrs.
Carrie Tilton, records the death of
two members Mrs. Marie Hogue and
Mrs. W. S. McGinley-during the past
year, Death visited the home of Past
President Lizzie White on Sept. 80,
taking her only child, the late Mrs.
Henno Taylor. Since that time, the
corps has been without Mrs. White
and has worked under this handicap.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
PAUL LORD RESUMES
DUTIES IN THE Y.P. B.
Organization Talks OF A Ben
eft Play In The Near
Future

Tho Y. y. B. met Tuesday evening
at the home of Miss Dorothy Murry
with about fifteen members present,
The former president, Paul Lord, who
has been away from here for several
months, resumed the duties of his Of
flee in the society. A feature OF the
meeting was talk given by Mrs. Il.
NJ. Sandy oil the duties of a member
of the Y. p. u.
At the meeting, plans were discuss
ed for producing a play for the bene-
fit OF the society.
Refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held at
the home OF Miss Murry next Tues
day evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
Social At
M. e. Church

M. E. Church
About seventy people enjoyed a So
cial at the NJ Il. church Tuesday even
ing at which members of the official
board and their wives were present
A picnic supper was enjoyed ut $3.50
o'clock, after which short business
session of the board Was held. Fol
lowing this. encouraging reports We're
made by the chairman of the hnilding
fund committee, A. A. Dowds. and
Judge p. l.. wilkins.
After report by i. G. Hadley, a
member Of the committee on eyangel
ism, 1T was agreed to cooperate with
the plans of the Ministerial associa-
ton in the observance of the GO-to-
Clfirch Sunday. which is to he the
firktSSunday in March. Special SER
vices will also be held for two weeks
following in which Rev. II. n. Miller
aud his wife will assist the Rev. Fos-
ter" Z. Anderson, pastor. After this
decision was reached, short talks
were given by C. S. Michaels, S. G.
Do&lls, Judge P. D. Blair, w. f. Rim
er and r. l.. Jones.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08

Of setting aside some place whcrc
there is a grade where the boys may
slide or coast without danger TO them.
selves. AT present there is no such
place, but he said that II the coasters
would have someone stand ut the
crossings whore IL did NOT concern
principal streets and warn the hoys
whom there was vehicle approach.
ing the danger OF being hurt would
thus be removed. to large extent at.
least
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
SHORT LOCALS

Mrs. Frank Haynes returned to her
home on West Vine street Tuesday
after spending several days IN Colam-
bus with friends.
Miss Ann Weigant. wro has pcen
the guest Of Miss Esther Fecncy. Hast
Ohio avenue, for the last few days. re-
turned to Milersburg Wednesday.
Mrs. l.. G. Phillips returned we'd
nesday TO her home in Cincinnati ar-
ter visiting Mr. and Mrs II. G.. Phil
Iips at the Ohio State Sanatorium
w. -. Wilkinson went to Zancsvillc
Wednesday on business and with hiin
returned sherman I. COngdon. Jr..
who has been visiting his grandpai-
cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson
Miss Dorothy Wincland has return
ed to o. $. e., Columbus, after spend
Ing a few days with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Alonzo Wineand CT East
Ilamtramck street.
Earl Myers OF T. Battery, stationed
at Camp Sheridan. Ala, arrived here
Wednesday TO spend few days with
his mother.
Mrs. $. d. MorningstaI, who has
been the guest Of her daughter. Mrs
John Mcmillan. Center street. return.
ed TO her home in Howard Wednes
day.
Mrs. L. r. McFcelcy and children.
Dorothy Bell and Betty l.enore. have
returned TO their home in Columbus
after Il short visit with relatives here
The time ol the funeral of the late
John Paazig has been set Tor 9:3O
O'Clock Friday morning at the McCor-
mick chapel. Friends are invited
Miss Annabel Beeman spent We'd
nesday in Gambler with friends.
Ira j. Hawkins OF Utica is spending
a few days III this city with friends
Mrs. W. A. Palmer went to Colum-
bus Wednesday to visit friends for a
week.
Hoy o. Simons spent Tuesday in
Columbus on business
W. F. Senft OF Buckeye City was
business visitor here Monday
A. L. Rawlinson. Jr.. was in Co
umbus on business Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Wythe is Speeding the
week in Cleveland.
The Misses Dora and Nellie MIC
Cloy went to Cleveland Tuesday to
spend the week.
Edward Conkling underwent an OPP
GRAFTON for appendicitis Tuesday at
the Mt Vernon hospital.
Miss Margaret Reynolds of Colum-
bus spent Sunday and Monday here
with relatives.
Mrs. Charles Thomas of Columbus
is spending a few days in this city
with Mrs. J. {. May of North MuIber-
ry street
Ralph Clugh, who has been spend
ing the week with his parents here.
returned to o. s. L.. Columbus, Tues
day to resume his studies.
Corporal John Brining, of Battery,
134th L. S. f. A, Montgomery. Ala.
who has been here for few days Wis
itng his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l..
Brining. returned to camp Tuesday
Frank Claypool returned TO his
studies at o. 5. t., Columbus, Tues
day after spending the mid-year va
cation with his parents here.
Thomas and Harry Martin, both Of
l. Battery, Montgomery. Ala, are
home from Camp Sheridan, having
been called TO Bladensburg by the
serious illness of their father, Free
Martin
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
BA|R FAVORS A
COASTINC HILL
Executive Sympathizes With
Lads On Sleds
STOPS FUN ON STREET
Would Like To Set Off Safe
Hill Fer Coasters AT
Certain Times
STOPS FUN ON STREET

The boys are again coasting on the
streets at the intersection of other
streets, despite Juvenile Officer Pur-
cells warning when the ice and snow
first appeared, and it was necessary
Tuesday afternoon to send a patrol.
man to the scene. North Mulberry
street, TO stop the boys from engaging
in the sport at a place where their
limbs, or even their lives were endan-
gered
Mayor Bair was advised of the
ccastinS and after sending the pa
trolman said he was heartily in favor
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
Rohsied
Ride @-te,.

Mr. and Mrs. j. j. Vincent enter
tanned two bobsled loads from Dan
vile at their home Thursday evening.
Jan. 81. Refreshments were served
and the evening was spent in music
and games.
Those present were: The Misses
Vcrna Purdy. Esther Logsdon, Ina
Hagens, Marie Stull, Leota Sapp, Hell
en- Welker, Mary Stillinger, Elizabeth
Smeethe, Burnadette Lower ANGELA
Smithhisler and Leta Mckee, Messrs.
Gaillard Parrish, Donald Church, Jo-
sephs Smithhisler, Carl WINNER ana
Harry Mckee, and Mrs. w. w. Logs
don, Margaret and Robert l.ogsdon,
Mrs. Herbert Baker and son, Joseph
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-08
GLOVER FREED; WIFE
FAILED TO PRODUCE
SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

Frank Glover, charged by his wife
with carrying concealed weapons,
was discharged on account of the lack
of evidence offered by his wife at the
hearing Tuesday afternoon before
Mayor Bair Mrs. Glover charged
that her husband Threatened TO kill
her on Jan. 26. B. e. Sapp defended
Glover and Mrs. Glover was repre-.
sented by William NJ, Rooms.