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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
GEN, BuCKNER WANTS
GUARD COMPANY HERE
COMMANDER OF STATE TROOPS
ASKS YOUNG MEN or coLUM-
BIA TO ORGANIZE.

Adjutant General A. G. Buckner
desires very earnestly the organiza-
tion Of a company or platoon in Co
lumbia for the Fourth Tennessee in
fantry, national guard regiment. In
a letter to r. H. Clagett this morning
Gen. Buckner says: Il hope that you
can secure the interest Of the young
men of Columbia to the extent that
you can organize company with a
detached platoon, or platoon at the
very least Please go into this mat
ter very thoroughly at your earliest
possible convenience and telegraph
me, at my expense, what you think
the prospects are for an organization
at Columbia"
1t will be remembered that last
winter an effort was made to organ
ize a company here for this regiment
and about rs applicants for enlistment
were made. The adjutant general de-
clined at that time to accept this
number of men and the project was
abandoned. Since then other COM
panies have failed to muster suf-
ficient number of qualified men and
the regiment and state are in need
of a company here.
If the men who applied for enlist.
ment last winter or others in the
city or county are interested, Gen
Buckner will come to Columbia and
present the matter to them. All who
are interested are requested to notify
Mayor Dedman, w. F. Anderson OF
r. H. Clagett so that Gen. Buckner
may be informed and an early date
set for his visit to this city.
In his letter Gen. Buckner makes
the following explanation of the pur
pose and organization of the regi
ment:
The primary intention in organic
ing National Guard units is for state
protection. However. a man enlisted
in the National Guard of Tennessee
places himself subject to the orders
of the President for duty at any place
he may be needed. In this connee
tion, however, the Assistant Secre
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
MAI. BELL Spent
z YEARS At FRONT;
SPEAKER FRIDAY
COLUMBIA EXCEPTIONALLY FOR
TUNATE IN SECURING GUEST
OF HIS DISTINCTION.
MILITARY CADETS DRILL
Liberty Day viii Be Celebration of
Achievements of Americans-AIl
Who Have Already Bought Bonds
Are Urged to Participate.

Liberty Day will be appropriately
and enthusiastically observed by
Maury countians in Columbia Friday.
A program of patriotic features has
been arranged and the address to be
delivered by Maj Bell from Ft. Ogle-
thorpe will be, according to Dr.. w.
B. Kicks, one of the most stirring that
has ever been heard in this city.
Columbia Military Academy cadets
will give an exhibition drill ON the
uptown streets Immediately before
the speaking begins, and the cadet
band will give concert High
schools viii take part in flag drill
on the speakers platform ON the
west side of the courthouse Mem
bers of the Woman's Liberty Loan
committee will have booths at the
courthouse and other convenient
places for the sale or Liberty Bonds.
The novelty feature in which a
giant figure of Uncle Sam will be
mover over the business streets dur
ing the day as the Liberty Bonds are
sold will attract much interest and
excitement. The figure will be NOV
ed Q designated distance every time
$1,000 worth OF bonds are sold. His
progress will represent the advance
Of the Americans on Berlin. The
amount to be raised by this tour of
Uncle Sam has been set at $4,000,
President Wilson has proclaimed a
half holiday for Friday and the
banks of the city will be closed that
day. Business houses will close for
two hours between l and 8 o'clock.
Much qualification is felt here over
the good fortune for Columbia in be-
ing honored with speaker of the
reputation of Maj. Bell, He is an
army surgeon and served two years
with the field hospitals in France
where he saw the thickest of the
fighting. He is man of great intel.
lect and is a most pleasing and i'm
pressive speaker.
Although Liberty Bonds will be
sold Friday by workers, there will
be no public subscriptions taken, the
main purpose of the day being to
celebrate the achievements Of the
Americans. Every person who has
bought bond, from $50 to $4,000,
is especially urged to participate in
the great rally.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
IN MUSICAL PROGRAM
MEMBERS OF FOUR CLASSES TO
COMPETE IN SONG FOR PRIZE
OFFERED BY INSTRUCTOR.

The pupils of the Columbia high
school will appear in a delightful
musical program Friday evening at
the auditorium of the school. 1t will
be composed of both vocal and instru.
mental numbers and with the help
of Miss Cones orchestra an evening
that will be enjoyed is expected.
A special feature will be the con.
test between singers of the four
classes of the high school proper, for
which prize has been offered by
Prof. John B. Dodge. the schools di
rector Of music. The program will be
gin promptly at s o'clock.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
GERMANS HOLD
MAILED FIST
OVER HOLLAND
DEMAND PERMISSION FOR FREE
TRANSPORTATION or MATER
IAL ACROSS NEUTRAL SOIL.
SEND CALVARY TO BORDER
Military Experts Believe Huns Will
Not Hesitate to Over Run Little
Country With Half Million Troops
If Necessary.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 25-Germany
is holding mailed fist over Hol-
lands freedom to- enforce the sane
tion of supply shipments through that
country into Belgium for the Teutonic
armies. If it comes to a necessity
Germany would undoubtedly seek to
plow through Holland, opening a
path to Belgium, military experts
here believe, unless allied forces are
sent to Holland. They said that it
would require scarcely more than
half million Germans to over run
the little country and force the will
of the Huns.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
Mauy County To Celebrate Liberty Day Friday In Columbia
HUNS CAPTURE HANGARD
!" FROM FRANCO YANKEES
Omitted Press War Review.)

(United Press War Review.)
Hindenburg is striking simultan-
eously in Picardy and Flanders. While
the battle still ragged around villers.
Bretonneux today in the drive against
Amiens, the Germans were thrusting'
against the northern line Of the Flan-
ders battle front. The enemy suffer
cd temporary reverses ON both
fronts, Gen. Haig reported.
In the neighborhood of villers-Bre-
tonneux the British regained some
ground by counter attacks. North
east of Bailleul in Flanders the
French repulsed heavy attack yes-
terday evening, but the assault was
renewed early this morning and was
being pressed on wide front includ-
ing the sector held by the British to
the cast of the French positions.
American troops are aiding in the
defense of Amiens. These United
States forces, the French communique
are holding positions south
Of the Somme and along the Avre In
connection with the French. 1t was
against these positions that the Ger
mans directed their heaviest attacks
in the resumption of the offensive.
The fighting is continuing along
wide front there.
The long range bombardment OF
Paris was resumed last night.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
TWO new LIEUTENANTS
FROM MAURY SOLDIERS
WILLIAM j. oAKES AND MONTE
MCDANIEL COMMISSIONED
FROM CAMP GORDON.

William ]. Oakes and Monte Nc
Daniel of Columbia received commits
sions as Second Lieutenants from
the officers training camp recently
closed at Camp Gordon. Both of
these young men were in the first
increment of seleetmen from Maury
county. and by their special ability
and training were assigned to tn ,
officers training camp. Their friends
here we're not surprised at their
quick promotion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
DISPOSITION IN CONGRESS
TO CRlTICISE SECTY. BAKER
BY WILLIAM MARTIN

United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Sur-
prised and disappointed at Secretary
of war Bakers failure to outline any
plan for increasing the American
army or to indicate that he has such
a plan. the congress today is on the
verge of independent action on the
subiect. Though Secretary Baker ap-
neared this week before the house
and senate military affairs commit
tees he has not. to quote committee
members. given one new idea on the
war.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
RED CROSS SALE
MONDAY, 29
TO Be BIC Event
SALE WILL START AT 10 O'CLOCK
AND LAST UNTIL EVERY
THING SOLD.
TWO AUCTIOAEERS ON BLOCK
Entire Proceeds viii Go For the Ben
etit of the Maury County Chapter
Of American Red Cross-come and
Bid.

One of the biggest things in Maury
countys history will be the Red Cross
auction sale next Monday. The COM
mittees under the leadership of John
Fraser have done splendid work in
securing articles for the sale. So
well have they accomplished their
purposes that there will be something
of nearly everything imaginable for
sale.
1t would be impossible to give a
list of everything that has been Sc
cured, but just to make it interesting
reading, The Herald is pleased to an
nounce to its city readers that there
will be about twenty-five large coun-
try hams, one weighing 50 pounds,
chickens, hens, eggs butter, all kinds
and descriptions of canned goods and
preserves, bacon, flour, meal, shoes,
shirts, ladies shirt, waists, jewelry,
cut glass, etc, for everybody.
For the farmer and the farmers
wife there will be mules, goats, sheep,
hogs, cows, calves hens and chick
ems, hens, eggs, seed corn, suits,
shirts, underwear, ladies shirt waists,
jewelry, cut glass, silverwear, pre-
serves, canned goods, etc. Just any
thing you can think Of 1t is UNDER
stood that several ponies, jacks and
iennets and horses will be sold, cul-
tivators, plows and various kinds of
farm machinery.
1t will be one of the biggest and
most varied sales ever held. 1t will
be like selling out one of the richest
plantations in the county upon which
was large commissary.
Two of the most distinguished auc'
tioneers in the country will occupy
lHc duCIIoH DlOCh, ENOly HitH, WOul-
and child in the county know. who
they are. Two famous Colonels, r.
F. Moore and R. L. Hays. They have
fought many battles, and have won
many victories, but they have also
seen defeat, but upon this occasion
they will not countenance defeat
They are going to sell these articles
and for the highest dollar.
1t has been announced by the man
ayers of this sale, that all articles
put up will be knocked off to the
highest bidder, and the purchaser
must take his article, but that after
the sale is over, il there is anyone
who desires to give their purchases
back to the Red Cross to be resold
they can do so, but not until after the
sale is over, and every buyer is asked
not to offer them back until after
the sale closes.
The ladies of the Red Cross want
it distinctly understood, however that
they will be glad to receive anything
back from any one who feels so dis
posed, and will gladly accept the gifts
and will resell them. Every dollar
from this sale goes to the Maury
chapter of the Red Cross, and will be
used for the purchasing of supplies
for the Soldiers "over there" Let
everybody come prepared to bid on
everything put up.
The live stock will be sold at Moore
G Sons stable and the other articles
will be sold on the north side of the
square in front of the Frierson block
known as Frierson's book store.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
TO Be EXAMINED FOR
UNITED STATES NAVY
LEONARD HUGHES AND OSCAR
STANLEY WENT TO NASH
WILLIE TODAY.

Leonard Hughes and Oscar Stanley
went to Nashville today to be ex-
amined for the United States Navy
Both of these young men are splen-
did types of manhood and will no
doubt pass their examinations in fly
ing colors. Mr.. Hughes has for sew
eral years been assisting c. j. Akin
in surveying, while Mr.. Stanley has
held a position in the Phoenix Ma
tional Bank.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
NOT SATISFIED
With REACHING
COUNTY'S QUOTA
BOND BUYERS MAY MAKE UNCLE
SAM BREAK SPEED LIMIT ON
HIS JOURNEY FRIDAY.
TOTAL TODAY TOUCHES 1894, 700
1,162 Persons Have Bought Bonds of
the Third Issue and Many More
More VIII be Added to List During
Liberty Day Celebration.

dissatisfied with having reached
and passed the quota of Liberty
Bonds allotted to Maury county the
patriots are pressing forward with a
large oversubscriprion. determined to
send the final total well beyond $780,
600. Subscriptions today amounted
to $6,750, and the number of buyers
was 81. The total today Is 1894, 700
and the total number of bond buyers
is 1,162.
A notable subscription today was
that of the employees of the Columbia
postoffice, every employe taking at
least one $50 bond and some Of them
more than that
1t is being predicted that more
than $4,000 worth of Liberty Bonds
will be bought during the Liberty Day
celebration tomorrow and the giant
figure of Uncle Sam will be moved
rapidly from the corner of West
Seventh eastward around the square
to South Main, doubling back over
that street to the square and out
West Seventh by $1,000 steps.
One gentleman has already de-
clared his intention to move the old
gentleman one step by himself and
others are clubbing together for the
same purpose. 1t may be necessary
for Chief OF Police Tom Mclean to
suspend the speed limit in order to
permit the old gentleman to travel on
his triumphant tour as fast as he
wants to go to Berlin.
Banks, clubs, schools, communities
and other organizations are planning
to have the distinction of moving the
figure at least one step. Maury Pgg.
Frank Smith, Harry Frierson, t. H..
Grizzard and others assisting them
are preparing to spring surprise on
the public when they start the old
gentleman on his journey.
Subscriptions received today fol
low.
Mourv National Rank hist.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
GERMAN CAVALRY APPEARS
ALONG HOLLAND FRONTIEI
(By United Press.)

THE HAGUE, April 25.-German
cavalry has appeared along the West
phalian borders hitherto guarded by
Landstrum troops. A strong German
note demanding quick reply has ar
rived. The main semand is for free
transportation OF materials through
Holland to Belgium 4lea
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
CONDUCTOR ANDPASSENGER
OF TROLLEY CAR KILLED
(By United Press.)

BIRMINGHAM. April 25.-L. T.
Walker, conductor, and T. A. Thomas.
we're instantly killed when
an Owenton-Ensley trolley car left
the rails near Tuxedo junction this
morning. The motorman. whose name
was not learned, jumped and cannot
be located. Three passengers were
seriously injured.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
WINNERS OF PRIZES
FOR SELLING TICKETS

Frederick Evans among the boys
and Elise Thomas among the girls
each won prize of $3.50 in gold for
selling the most tickets to the juve-
vile entertainment and military we'd
ding given recently under the tllrec-
tion of Miss Carrie Williams at the
high school. IL was announced this
morning.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
CALLED TO NASHVILLE
BY DEATH OF FATHER

Mrs. w. f. Mckinney was called
to Nashville today on account of tie
death of her father. Pete Chumley.
The remains will be brought here
Friday morning on No. 3, and the
burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery.
MFR. Chumley for many years lived
here and was well known saw mill
man.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
TEUToN SMASH TO GO
ROUTE OF ALL OTHERS
(Rv United Press i

WASHINGTON, April 25--The Tesi.
ton smash south of the Somme is
likely to go the route OF the Germans
other blows to date, The Germans
advance for time and then come to
a complete block. This is how the
military men sized up the prospects
today in, the wake Of the news that
the offensive had netted a mile about
Villers-Bretonneux and had taken that
place.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
49 CASUALTIES TODAY
WAR Department LIST
(By United Press.l

WASHINGTON, April 25.--Forty-
nine casualties the war department
reported today showed; Two killed in
action, died of wounds, seven of dis
ease, from accident, severely
wounded, "a slightly, wounded, and
one death by gun shot.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
HANGARD- SANTERRE FALLS
INTO HANDS OF GERMANS
ff8y united Press y

PARIS, April 25--The Germans
have captured Hangad-Santerre,
where American and French troops
are fighting shoulder to shoulder, the
war office announced today. i'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
FIGHTING AMERICANS IN
STORM OF BATTLE SOUTH
S0MME DEFENDING AM|ENS

with the. allies they are taking a bril-
liant part in the struggle that RACES
there, according to advices received
here today The fact that our men
are withstanding the Teutonic blow
in the major struggle is hailed as
welcome tidings throughout the land.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
tBy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 25-Fight-
ing Americans are in the storm Of
fighting in the central portion of the
sector south of the Somme aiding in
the defense of Amiens. Brigaded
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
HOWARD COFFIN QUITS
AIRCRAFT BOARD ENTIRELY
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Howard
Coffin, head of the former aircraft
board, has decided to step out entire
ly, even as advisory, from the new
organization.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
BIG AMERICAN Liner SUNK AT
HER DOCK IN new YORK HARbOR

open either from accident or design.
As far as is known there was no loss
OF life. Federal authorities are in
yestigating. The st. Paul was one of
the largest American liners. She was
a steamer of 10,23O tons capacity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
SITUATION DEMANDS d4ia
a.a vs. HIGH MILITARY AGE
(BY United Press.l

/ 10y UHIIOU Ibbb.J
AMSTERDAM, April 25.-The min
lister of defense declares that the sit
uation in case of demand for re-
dress makes necessary the mainten-
ance of the maximum age for land
strumers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26

Special to The Herald.
ATLANTA, Ca, April 25.--Liberty
Day, as April 26th has been designat-
ed by President Wilson, has awaken
ed the heartiest interest and co-opera-
ton of Liberty Loan committees in
every town of the South.
Owing to the fact that the day is
also Confederate Memorial day, sa-
cred to every Southern household, it
is particularly fitting that the Pres
ident should have named it as the
time when especial attention should
be called to the principles for which
southern men are again fighting and
the needs which those at home must
fill to keep them in fighting condi-
tion.
1t is an interesting fact as pointed
out by st. Elmo Massengale, chair
man of the publicity committee of
the Sixth Federal Reserve District,
that the day upon which the third
Liberty Loan campaign began was the
S~~~~~~~-~~~.~-~~
tary of War has advised me that
while these men are subject to Fed
eral service, that without change in
policy it is not expected that they
will be drafted into the service as a
unit. We have been instructed, how
ever, to let ALI concerned fully under
stand that they are subject to such
call.
"a company under the present or
ganization consists of 100 enlisted
men and three officers, captain, first
and second lieutenants. A platoon
consists of 33 men, and first or sec
ond lieutenant A company with a
detached platoon consists of approx
imately 20 men and two officers. cap
tain and first or second lieutenant.
For your information, the captain
must not be over the age of 40 years
first lieutenant 35 years, and second
lieutenant so years"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
(By United Press.)

NEW YORK, April 25.-The huge
American liner st. Paul was sunk at
her dock at the foot of 21st street
shortly after noon today. Her sea-
cocks are supposed to have been left
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
CHAIRMAN BRITISH
AIR BOARD RESIGNS
tBy United Press.)

LONDON, April 25.--Lord Rotner-
mere. chairman of the British ar
board. has resigned, IT was announced
today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26

The following members OF the 90
Iumbia postoffice have subscribed for
Liberty Bonds through the Columbia
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
HUNGARY NOW HAS
A new PREMIER
(By United Press.)

ZURICH, April 25.-Count Jos
seernyi has been appointed Hungar-
ian premier, it was learned today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-04-26
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Friday Warmer
Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
BRITISH take
$4,000 BOOBIES
IN THREE DAYS

LONDON. Aug "a Tho British
have taken t4.Ooo prisoners in the
last three DAYS fighting. Field Mar
ehal Haig reported today.
The attack was resumed this
morning. his reported stated
Addition progress was made dur
ing the night In the Albert sector.
"fighting developed this morning
IN the Glvenchy sector. north
Of the f.ahaSsce canal German
attacks last evening north of Bail-
lcul. north OF KENNEL and south
Of Locro were rcpulscd"
"puring the night We progressed
In the Albert sector and took addi.
tionai prisoners. the statement said.
Fairly this morning the attack was
resumed.
In three DAYS fighting. since the
morning of the sist. over $4,000 pris-
oncrs and a number OF guns have
been captured.
I'VE carried out 4 successful opcr'
alton yesterday evening northwest OF
Neuf Rerquin Local enemy attacks
last night north OF Baillcul. south OF
Isccrc and north of KENNEL. were
repulsed In sharp fighting.
This morning sharp fighting to
our advantage developed north OF
the Labassec canal. in the Givenchy
sector"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24

Judge John n. Mitchell. who was
appointed 60 the supreme court
bench May II. 1918. Is a candidate
for nomination FOR one OF the three
slx,year terms Cntii his appoint
mcnt 10 the supreme court he served
as chairman OF the legal advisory
board OF Thurston county. He Is
married and has one son. who vol
unteercd in the enlisted reserve
corps Of the medical department.
United States army. and Is compiei'
ing his course In the Northwestern
University Medical school at Chi
cago.
Judge Mitchell was born in Nir'
ginia In 1861. and after early cdu'
cation engaged In farming and mer'
camille pursuits. He came TO olym'
pia In 1855 and studied law private.
~ until 1880. when he returned TO
tho law school OF the University OF
Virginia. In 1894 he was admitted
to practice by the supreme court OF
the state OF Washington.
After serving one term as prose
cutting attorney OF Thurston county.
Judge Mitchell practiccd law In
partnership with Mr.. Thomas NJ.
Vance from 1901 to 1905. when he
was elected Judge of the superior
court OF Thurston and Mason coun'
ties. He was reelected superior
court Judge without opposition In
1919 and 1915.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
PUSH ON NOYON
BEING HURRIED
BY FOCH'S men

PARIS. Aug. ss--Oo a. m)-The
converglng push upon Noyon was
renewed this morning. the French
improving the positions won ycstcr
day.
Gen. ManEin continued the work
of clearing the south bank Of the
oise and Ailcttc rivers,
The Germans are resisting desper'
atcly on the Dlvette river and north
OF scissors
The French rooops are nearing tho
Scissors chaulny highway and are
threatening TO outflank the enemy
at chavigny three miles north Of
Solssonsl.
Marcel Hutin. military writer OF
the Echo de Paris. declares the Ger
mans have only "a fresh divisions
cess. 900 mem left
Marshal l.pch holds the cards,
he said. while Gen, rershins has
not yet entered the dance"
sharp artillery fighting last nigh,
was reported by the war office today
French troops penetrated German
positions at several points I'm Lor'
rainc.
In the I.asslgny region and be
tween the Disc and the Aisne. there
was sharp artillery fighting" the
communiquc aaid.
In Lorraine French detaehmcnts
penetrated several points In the
German trenches and took prisoners.