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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
lBy Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Carresnandaat

[sy Fred S. Ferguson, United Pres.
Staff Correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
in FRANCE, Sept. 4.-Americar
artillery continues to aid the French
in pounding away toward the chemin
Des Danes. Guns have been moved
beyond Juvieny and are sheIIina
enemy positions in the Melville re-
sion, with light pieces Joining in the
barrage fire.
During the attacks Of the pas,
twenty-four hours, American guns
have been laying down smoke screens
to cover the movements of the
French and American infantry. The
artillery work today received high
commentator from the French com.
mander.
The enemy continues to snow in.
creased signs of nervousness along
the VesIe as the French Tenth army
continues to push on. His observa-
tion balloons have been pulled back
and many other signs indicate prepa-
ratlons to Withdraw rapidly when
necessary.
Quantities of Boehe gas were
thrown into Fismes Monday night
without effect. During the same night
an American patrol entered Bazoches
and had sharp encounter with the
enemy.
Otherwise the vesIe front was
quiet.
Chief Of Staffs Report.
lBy Carl ID. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept ARRIVAL
of Major General William Graves,
American commander Of our troops in
Siberia, with forty-three officers and
l ,OSS men, September was announc-
ed today by Chief of Staff March
At the same time he iden titled as
the Thirtieth division the Americans
who distinguished themselves in the
Flanders lighting during the past week
and as the 32nd division, the Ameri-
cans who valiantly battled north Of
scissors with the French.
Troop embarkation for all fronts
passed 100000 August 81, he said.
General Graves will at once assume
charge of the American units now to-
taling close to 1000 in Siberia.
The Thirteenth division which as
sisted in the Mount KENNEL lighting
consists of Tennessee. North Carolina
and South Carolina troops AMI was
aiken across under command of Cen
,ral Reed
The Thirty-second division consist.
ng OF Michigan and Wisconsin forces
S commanded by General Ham Com
,ined with the French they progressed
steadily north Of Scissors, against
ome of the best of the German divis-
ons.
General March stated that the Can
.dian troops who pushed straight for
ward across the Drocourt-Queant |
witch line are now seven and half !
niles from Cambria. which is their
Effective.
(Cabled press reports show these
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
S WAR OF AN INHALATION
BUT NOT GERMANY'S PL AN

our elastic defense in this war move
ment is withdrawing at several points,
Some of our people have becoma
so accustomed to our continuous ad.
vance that they misinterpret our with
drawal. In judging the military and
political situation. we must not for.
get that we are conducting a war OF
defense both military and politically
The crown prince denied that he
was a fire eater. although he seemed
to realize that that opinion was
prevalent in foreign countries.
'I expect the war to end when the
enemy perceives il cannot win as
much as 1t is bound to lcse," he said.
This enemy assault will doubtless
last for some time. We are fighting
splendid1y, due to our courage Ths
enemys colossal superiority In
strength does not crush u.s.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
Grown Prince Says He Intends
to Hold His Own and Not
be Vanquished.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
AMSTERDAM. Sept. 4.-"The war
is one of annihllation, but by the en-
emy only; we do not want to annihi-
late our enemies" the German crown
prince is quoted as saying in an inter
view, according to a despatch from
Berlin.
But we mean to hold our own and
not let ourselves be vanquished," he
added. I'VE are fighting for exist
ence.
THE enemy onset continues and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
United Press
War Summary

14e3rd day of the war, 49th day of
the counter offensive.
| Picardy front-Britsh continued to
advance toward Cambrai, taking Her
mics, Inchy-En-Artois, Ecourt-St.
Quentin and Rumacourt, and crossing
the north canal.
Flanders frcnt-The British have
reached Nieppe, about two miles west
of Armentleres.
! Aisne-vesIe front-French made
fresh gains In their thanking move
ment against the Germans on the
Vesle and against the Chemin-Des
DANES stronghold.
Paiestine-Britsh repuIsed Turkish
attacks near Abunaam.
SaIonika-Attack on new allied
positions eastward of the Vardar was
defeated.
Russia-Premier Lenine's condition
reported critical
Siberian front-GeneraI Grayes ar
rived to command the American
troops. Czecho-SIovaks captured for
mer enemy headquarters at Verkh-
neudinsk, advanced to a point thirty
three miles east Of Petrovsky.
Steadily pushing toward Cambria,
the British have made further inpor-
tant gains, according to today's Off
cial statements and battle front dis
patches.
The greatest gain was apparently
at Rermies, reported in London to be
in British hands, This represents
thrust forward of more than two
miles. Demicourt to the no'thwa"d,
was also reported taken-an advance
of more than a mile.
Seizure of y-En-Artois, directly
west of Cambria brought the British
to within 7A miles of the city.
Eucourt-St. Quentin and Rumar-
court still further north, have been
occupied, showing a slight British
gain.
Crossing of the Canal Du Nord at
two miles north of
peronne, was unofficiaIly reported.
Haig announced the British had |
cached the line of the canal. There !
have been references to the Canal Ou !
Nord at various places on the front !
and as the words mean "north canal"
n English it is assumed there are
several of them, but the most impor-
ant one is the unfinished waterway
which forms one of the principal de-
enses of Douai and Cambrai.
London reported today that since
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
.ODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS 4O2 NAMES

Harold Johnson, Menominee, Mich
Dewey N. LaPage, Superior, Wis.
John NJ Nowak, Milwaukee, Wis.
Corporals-
Claude William Alerman, Bronson
Mich
Peter Joseph Bovin, Menominee,
Mich.
David Earl Cline, Toledo o.
Gordon NJ. Grothers, Rockford
Mich
Gilbert D. Karston, Keeland, Mich.
John Lockey, Menus. Mich.
Cosmer Nogus Leveaux. Ludington,
Mich.
Herbert Brady Martin, Warren,
Ark.
John NJ. Miller, Spring Valley, Wis.
Bugler Alfred Branchini, Iron River.
Mich.
Mech. Jacob Brzozowskf, Detroit,
Mich.
Privates-
Frank Harry Allen, North St,
Mich.
Ralph Allen, Elmdale. Mich.
William Baker. Menominee, Mich.
Robert Bannister, Capac. Mich.
Henry Francis Bashore, Marine
City, Mich.
Ralph Bender, Trio, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
Greatest Week of the War
With Germans Seeking Cover
Prisoners Being Dumped Into Cages Already Full and 7hou
sands of Huns Being Killed &

Csp 81
BRITISH
o the
enormu
ing which wash blasted the Gennand dfenses
in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
Chief of Police in Petrograd
Made Blacklist Record in
History Of City's De-
partment.
LENINE IS STILL LIVING
Czecho-SIovak Troops Advance In ST.
IBERIA, Capturing the Red
Guards Head
quarters.

| IJJnited Press Leased Wire Service
! AMSTERDAM. Sept 4.-The condi
| ton of Nikolai Lenine president soy
| let and people comn4issaries who was
shot by a girl several days ago was
again reported critical in dispatches
from Moscow today.
The bullet which penetrated the up
per part of Lenine's lung, rad been
removed. The crisis is expected in
three days.
All persons not born in Petrograd or
MOSCOW nave peen ordered 10 leave
the cities. More than 500 persons were
arrested in Petrograd on the night OF
the assassination Of Uritsky. BolsheV-
TX minister Of the interior of the Pet
rograd community. Among the prison
ers is Bishop Makatarin. Many wom-
en- are also included.
LUritsky was one OF the leading
lights of the Bolshevik government
He came to Petrograd Immediately
after the revolution from Copenhagen
when he was in the employ of Parvus.
the German majority socialist who be.
came a millionaire during the war as
result of trade privileges accorded to
him by the German government. Par
yus is openly accused by European
socialists of being a German agent.
Uritsky acted as sort of chief of po-
lice and his rule has been character
ized as the blacklist in the history of
the police department in Petrograd.
He and his red guards ere charged
with the duty of dissolving the consti-
tuent assembly last January, if it
should prove necessary
Increased Allied Efforts.
WASHINGTON, Sept. ALLIED
military efforts in Russia will be
materially Increased.
Events in Siberia as well as in
European Russia are such as to in
crease the importance of this angle
of allied air program-and the eco
nomfc feature is rapidly becoming
more a question for future disposi-
tons.
Americas recognition of the
~zecho-Slovak belligerents unites the
. lilies in their intention to give full
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
|aty-three Killed in Action,
Seven Died of Wounds and
Seventy-five Missing.

i,IoassSHlNGToN, Sept. 4. This
ing casualties are reported
T. e M commanding general OF
Inea anefican !. expeditionary forces
~ eu IN action, SO; missing in ac,
d d,sa 90 wounded severely. &c; died
ermiae; e; 10; wounded, degree un.
led flned, fl, rs; died of wounds. =:
Ned f.e oln aeroplane accident, q,
TIT. ION accident and other causes.
tcan. Killed in Action.
tas"sp frank NJ. Leachy. Lawrence
feutenants-
! Ha,r,Ee Egra m Bostick, Manton, Mich.
kreeasg,M M keiser, Chicago. III.
ciy5s ed Amgstutz, g,tz, Monticello. Wis.
Iater - Clifford Clinefelter. Cold
|aron, nona,d S,.. Alexander Collins. Port
eardiner, New York, y. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
Firemen and Policemen Not to
be Drafted if They Can
Prove They are Need
ed at Home.
BANKERS MAY APPLY
Men Holding Important Positions in
Red Cross and Public Health
Work are En-
titled.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-Exemption
of firemen and policemen will be more
liberal under the new draft than here
tofore. General Crowder issued rcgu-
lations today providing that fremen
or policemen need only file a state
ment Of his chief and that he Is train
ed, how long he has served, what he
is paid, accompanied by staten enk
of the registrant as to his reasons for
believing his removal would he detri-
mental to public safety.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04
Bankers May Ask Exemption.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-Provost
Marshal General Crowder today an
nounced that bankers and other per-
sons engaged in employment not pre-
viously regarded as warranting de.
ferred classification, may now apply
for exemption on grounds that their
work is necessary to the nation.
Men holding important positions in
the Red Cross and similar organiza-
tions, those engaged in public health
and similar employment are entitled
to deferred classification, the state
ment announced.
This ruling removes the danger of q
too narrow construction of the WORD
industries" which many DRIFT boards
have construed as excluding bankers.
hose engaged in commerce and those
in similar occupations.
War Revenue Bill.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-Political
'ortunes of congressman today threat |
ened to delay final enactment of the
lew SS000,000000 revenue bill till
lust before or Immediately after fall
elections. House Majority Leader
Kitchin and his aids plan to bring
he bill into the lower body Friday
and push it through by September IA
While the house is debating the
oill, the senate finance committee will
conduct hearings.
But meanwhile house leaders are
planning a vacation after the lower
body has passed the measure on
Tuesday. The plan Is to have the
senate concur in a joint recess reso-
ution allowing the house to get away /
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-04

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The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu.
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

station. IS miles out 40 acres in high
state Of cultivation. ~ acres now In corn.
80 acres in hay viii include 81 head cattle.
teams farmin: imnlcmcnts. crops etc.
This Is an up-to-dGtc farm and offered at
a harEain.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

sS"5o--3 acres on Petersburg car line. nice
ueiChborhood. S-!Oom residence ard base
u.cnt. Lots OF nuthuiIGinEs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
HOUSES For SALE.

NEW modern house. : rooms sleeping
porch. tile bath. hot-watcr heat. at street
car line on West Grace street: buy from
owner. sI0N; 3l[Co cash. balance your own
terms Possession at once. Fever Nccr. The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

SO oo0-5o-acre truck farm. 10 miles out on
land. 1000 raspbcrr. IS: larG. strawberry
field large orchard. 4-room residence. new
ia rn etc This is absolutely the hest truck
land IN this section. Enough timber to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

s5.;oo-5 acres and Groom brick residence.
one mile Of city limits. Barn, ahle. poul-
try houses. etc. R.sid"nc" well located with
hath hot and cold water. gas lights. AND
IS in first class condition. VIII trade for
home in old Manchester or West End. this
side Boulevard, not over $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

81 1919 acres. : IL miles OF large town,
is acres In cultivation. balance In wood
residence barn ana staU!, This Is Il good
little farm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

s. Opo-2No acres Hanover COUNTY IL miles
NJ rail rosd. 1io acrcs omen and in good
state Of cultivation. 1-roon residence and
several outhuildnrs. This ia dandy stock.
tobacco ard grain iarIn. Reasonable terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
REAL EsrATE-Fon SALE.
REAL EsTATE-FoR SALE.
240AcreF ann on b
Automobile Road
OutofRichmond |

Ten miles from City Hall. House ~
high elevation. overlooking
Neck, James River and City,
Land chocolate soil and YER
nearly all in cultivation. Bl
Gentleman's home. and produci,
mcndous crops, grain and grass
us. You will buy 1t.
WM P. REL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

COUNTRY BOARD wanted. including laun-
dry, for the summer. in country. within
twenty 'nilca OF Richmond. near railroad.
FOR g!ri child age nine years, with some one
can give mothers care. State pric. and
'fuii particulars Address 3ce. care Time.-
Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
$4,000

BUYS my rrw stucco home. ZOOS Edge
wood Avenue. l-2 blocks from car limo. If
chaser. Consist, OF large rooms and bath
large attic accessible By Wide stairway. up
per and lower back porchcs. wide front
porch concret" cellar. stationery laundry
tubs. hot water hcat. e!ectri lily. rift floor
ing. Lot SrNlaI Terms to suit. Necessity
cause for sale. II ~. care riLics- Dispatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
REAL EsrATr-rop SALE.
{ Inc. J

On account OF my leaving tho city will
sell my l-room hot-wate- heated house in
North Richmond for 5000 Fif;y-nve
lot address IL III. care Times Diyuatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

INFANTS EOARDEU,
303 WEST MAIN STREET.
MOE front room on second floor. with or
without board. Call Madison $685. W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

al n.-3o-nc-c suburban home. close to city
in very best n.iEhbeThood around city
I0-roorn modern brick residence. servants
house garage. blrn. stable. etc. Will in
clude teams. farm implements. crops, hos :,S
residence could not bc duplicated FOR price
asked. Owner leaving state.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

s. 5G0--42 acres. ! !, miles OF station. on fine
road. % acres in ,.cuitiraiion., d-ro9m resi-
crops. { head cattle. team, farm iinplcmcnts'
chickens. etc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
.p.Ky,IE\TS %YD FLATs

BARTON HElGHTS-Cppcr nat. rooms
bath, no: and cold water. gas. electric
lights. steam heat; IN Rar;on Heights. Pos
SnsHinn SNnt nmiar J. Phone Madison 1902 .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
wANTtn-I.nnMs on KnNnD- ::

BARTON HEiGHTS-Wan,ed by a business
woman, boar! ana heated room in private
family Barton Heights. Gtnter Park or
vicinity Trei.'r"d. Give particulars. X 323
care Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

a LADY WILL TAKE ENTIRE CHARGE
OF 2 OR , CHILDREN IN HER OWN
HOME. REFERENCE EXCHANGED. BEST
CARE. Address II a22 CARE TIMES
DISPATCH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
SUBURBAN FOR SALE. OF

BARTON Heights homes Tor sale j. Z. An
dc-son n Co. sis East Franklin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED. couple to board In the suburh:
plenty OF shade. private bath country
board. * 500. care Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
AMALI. ACnE:AGE Eon SALE. q.

n,rcIS furnished room. adjoining bath: ali
in"d'rn coHySn:en"cg. breakfast and cycr
~" dinner furnished If desired Gail no,I..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30
LOTS FOR SALE.


MlSSOCEl-Chicken men. 10 acres incuba-
tor: - truit irs"s. So grape vines: 500 ever
bearing straw berries. Sacrifice. Si9S:
Leadwood. Missouri; So down. 81 monthly.
owner. - MalnMr!Eht. ST. l.ouls
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-30

3l5 acres James R!"cr. - miles west OF
Richmond. 10 acres cleared. Splendid or
chard Good buildings. Close 10 railroad.
si5 per acre. These are real bargains. See
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
1611-30juloaw4w

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-Bids
for the transportation of school chill
dren from Magnolia Bluff and East
Pensacola Heights to the Pensacola
schools for the coming term will be re-
ceived at the office of the Board of
Public Instruction up to P. NJ. Au-
gust goth. 1918.
A. S. Edwards,
superintendent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
". 0. v. ACTIVE
IN WAR LOAN s

The Woodmen OF this city are pre-
pairing to take active part in the COM
ing war savings stamp and Liberty
Loan campaigns. Live Oak Camp, No.
1 and Hickory Camp, No. 81, have al
ready invested $4,000 in Liberty bonds
and $500 in war savings stamps. They
propose to continue investing in gov
eminent war loans as their funds be-
come available. The two camps re-
port assets of $4,000. The combined
membership of the local camps is
1852 and an effort is oeing made to
reach the 1900 mark before the enc
of the year.
One hundred and eighteen members
were admitted at the last two meet
ings and thirty-six applications have
ings and So applications have been
received and will be voted on at the
next meeting.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
NOTICE

The Pensacola Cycle Club
meets tonight at 7::3O o'clock in
building adjoining and occupied
by my shop.
T. T. WENTWORTH, JR.,
President.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
ALL GRADUATES OF ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY ARE WOMEN.

Birmingham, Eng, July 30.-(Cor-
respondence of The Associated Press.)
The effect of the war is more marie
ed in the big English universities this
year than ever before. In the Uniyer-
sity of Birmingham, all the graduates
receiving the degree of Bachelor Of
Arts this year were women. On the
science side, the degrees of Bachelor of
Science were equally divided between
English girls and Japanese students.
Two-thirds of the Masters of Science
were Japanese, and four-fifths of The
Bachelors of Medicine were girls. The
University of Birmingham is one Of
the newest and most modern of Eng
lish universities, specializing in
scientific training along modern lines.
Practically all it's graduates this year
will become teachers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20

On Philippini, famed as the South's
greatest musical director. is spending
two weeks vacation in Pensacola.
He is accompanied by his wife, who
previous to her marriage was the IA
nous operatic soprano, Susan Leyman.
The Don" has just finished one OF
the most brilliant years of his career
as director of the Strand Orchestra.
New Orleans, La. Under his direction
this organization of skilled musicians
has gained national fame as one of the
finest theatre orchestras in America
Prof. and Mrs. Philippini are regis
tered at the San Carlos.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
HERE is one THING THAT
Is ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE

expected from any treatment that does
not reach the blood, the seat of the
trouble, and rid the system of the
cause of the disease? S. S. S. is one
blood remedy that has for more than
fifty years been giving relief to even
the most aggravated and stubborn
cases of rheumatism It cleanses and
purifies the blood by routing out an
traces of disease. The experience of
others who have taken S. S. S. will
convince you that it will promptly
reach your case. You can obtain this
valuable remedy at any drug store.
A valuable book on rheumatism and
its treatment, together with expert
medical advice about your own indi-
vidual ease, will be sent absolutely
free. Write today to Medical Depart
ment, Swift Specific Co, 431 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-20
TAXI MEN ACCUSED
OF BOOSTING FARE
TO RESERVAT

Due to frequent Interruptions to the
street car service whenever 1t rains,
a number Of taxicab men have been
raising the price to the reservation.
The army and navy officials have
taken prompt action and have already
denied passes to two taxicab drivers
and others who raise the price viii be
accorded the same treatment.
Taxi fare has always been high to
the army and navy reservations, but
is particularly so now, in some in
stances the drivers having charged as
high as five dollars for this service.