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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

W. W. Hamilton, Bsq., OF Snyder.
delivered Commencement address
for tho Rotan High Schools lasr Mon
day evening.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Snyder signal.
Snyder. Tems.
oentismen:
You viii find eneioscd a cheek
for 400 a. first payment Of your
good paper. ! have moved to Hico'
and need your paper very badly AZ
II will DO lIke reading a letter from
home. We haze had good rains 10
this part Of the country and crop
prospects are fine. hope Jou good
people have had rains by this time
with beat wishes TO the ntire Big
nal force. ] am.
Yours very truly,
Jess Wilson.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Unlimited amount Of curry mus
tard and turnip green's, > blocks
south OF R. S. 4 P. depot. Call Mt
my place and get them at the cheap-
eat in the county. lie war umes, I'VE
and let live is the motto. Mrs.. n. X.
Smith. Snyder, TeIAs.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Miss Dota. oaroutte who bias been
the guest Of Mrs.. Cullen @. Higgins
returned Tuesday to her homo at
herkel
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Mr.. W. J. Robinson. one OF our
good farmers east Of Snyder called
on the signal Monday and renewed
for another year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Miss Laura Johnston. who has
boon teaching In the Crovder school
which closed last week. left Tuesday
for her home at 0ores.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

There have been several oil pros
psetop hero this week and II 10
believed that conditions are getting
ripe here for something 10 POP open.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Abners Rhoades was In Monday
from Ira to learn how many Germans
have been killed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

il. o. Moore returned wednesday
morning from brentwood and re-
ports the rain light thcre.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Born in Snyder last Friday morn
ing TO Mr.. and Mrs. II. O. Towie
a daughter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10
n. p. Bowen Of Roswell came In
sunday 10 visit the home folks.

Ms. J. T. Bowen Of roatum eoun
" u hero 10 visit her parents MT
ana Mn. A. N Woodard.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

FIN. Branch ct Haskell was killed
Sunday morning By the accidental
discharge OF his gun.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Lieut.. Lon Graham expects hi
company 10 DO called for border pa
troll In about two wesks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Mis- Mary Nation Of. n paso Is
v,,sins in Snyder. She has hosts OF
friends here to bid her welcome
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

W. W. Eiiand Of the Ira country
said the password now is retrench-
ment.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Oliver McElyoa ia working as sales
msn for the Blaefsrd Hardware
company.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

The school at Bison closed out
three weeks ago.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Mr.. ]. W. Meador OF Grandviev,
Is the guest OF his daughter. hrs
j. VI Frazier.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

rouND-Man's glove, which owner
can get BY calling at the Snyder Big.
nal office. describing property and
paving CSC for this notice. ~
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Snyder, TeSas. May 7th. 1913
Bradley. J. H., ts).
The above letters II uncailed for
within two weeks will DO forwarded
10 Division OF Dead Letters, Wash
inrton. d. C. Rospt.,
n. n. Barnee, P, n.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Abilene reservoir bonds Of $780,
900 have boon approved at Austin.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Bohemia has decided to throw all
her support 10 the entente allies.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Born, Tuesday. April 30. to MI
and Mrs.. vernon Williams, q daush'
tor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

]. D. Watts says be knows some
folks that were made out Of old
scraps OF left over material.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Mrs Joe Cation Of rioydsaa spent
a part Of last week in snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

q. T. Hunter. the sveetvatr
Telephone man was here Tuesday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Mr.. J. p. Chambless ls attending
the meeting OF the TEXAS Press Asso-
citation IN Fort worth.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

FouNp-on or about May .. on
Camp Springs road, an auto inner
tube which the owner can have BY
calling at Signal office, describing
property and paying so cents for this
notice.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10
MIN WANTED.

To enlist in the Tc,as National
Guard for border duty. age limit
from 10 90 As. TO rcosive regular
army pay and privileges. Apply 70
W. A. Mere,l, ct Sherrirs
office snyder. Tesas'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Cash paid for Junk Iron. sacks and
rags. Davenport 4 horsan [" w. y.
wagon Ysrd. "
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-05-10

Mrs.. Potter Palmer one Of the
most prominent women OF Chicago
died Sunday ut ssragoa. Fla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
CAMBRIA is TAKEN in ADVANCE ALONG 35-N1IE FRONT
FOUR TO SEVEN MILES DAYS PROGRESS AGAINST HUN
FLEEING HORDES LEAVE BURNING VILLAGES BEEINI
Transform Grim Retreat of Hun
Into Relentless Drive to Finish
No Quie Sectors Western Front But Doughboys
Will Keep Busy Routing the Enemy to Glorious Finale
Saws General March.

Washington, Oct. 9.-There will be
no more "quiet sectors" along tho
western front, according To a state
ment on authority today after some
hours OF unparalleled activity In the
war department. The statement was
made after a talk between the presi-
dent and General March. chief of
stat, in the office of the secretary of
state.
The last of the conferences was be-
tween s.r. CroweE acting secretary Of
var. and General March. One Of the
officials said that while there has been
splendid fighting ny the Americans
who held sectors, there would be more
If 1t wherever there was unit strong
enough to meet fair odds at any point
on the line. 1t Is understood tonight
that messages have been sent TO Gen
eral Pcrshing that now. above all
others. with unaut hnrized talk about
peace in the air. is the time to press
On. The details. of course, are left
TO General Pershing and General Foch.
Ii was pointed out by staff officers
today that the Americans are already
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

pressing on in four great drives; the
one which ended in the entering OF
Cambria. Another which cnvcloped
st. Quentin. another whieb ~ pushing
hard at the German trunk lines pass
ing through Longwy and sedan. and
fourth. the steady but crushing opera
ton which has Metz as an objective.
There l. not the siightc~t doubt to-
day that these drives are to go on re-
lentlessiy and that the forward move
mcnt on the present great lighting
sectors Is to he backed up by ii con-
slant stream OF reserves which arc
practically already back Of the line.
The outlook from the determine
ton to force the Germans ont OF Bel
GUM and France not by allowing n
grim retreat but by turning the retreat
into n rout. is so bright that the event
OF the dcbacie Is already anticipated.
No one now expects that the stand
of the Germans at either Lille or Laon
will last long. With the capture OF
these cities and the investment Of
Metz. Germany will lose the coal and
iron Hoids on which ii largely depend
ed for these essential war materials.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

SWEEPING ADVAECE
ON 25-MIl.E FROM

London. Oct. o. The Ger
man center on the west front
mas caved in. The e-emy Is i1|
full and partly discrderiy ~
treat along a 35-m mile front.
There is every indication t
night that the evacuation "a
Belgium and northern Tranc
viii be in full swing long b.
fore the Baden prince has y
chance to answer Preside1
Wilson's message. which 10 F.
scheduled to do Saturday. HUI
the evacuation, instead Of vol
untarv, will be forced. force
by Foch and Pershing an
Haig "
Americans and British alsl
tonight pouring through q Wil -
gap cut into the German Ca
brai-st. Quentin front. Cam
hrai is captured. Twenty -ol
thousand prisoners ard at leG
30c guns have been taken sincg
Yesterday. AT this hour t
Anglo American advance h4
reached a depth Of more tl
eight miles and they are st
"advaa CHG rapidly eastward
Eaic reports.
The Germans cannot stop
their fight in the center u
their main forces are across
Disc. That river will only
"a stopping gap line. Ludsnd
it appeers tonight, cannot M
of . definite halt until hjsl
les are back under tn pEJ
ton Of the Belgian tori
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Italians Take Fl Basan
Russians Welcome
Colors of Allies

New York, Oct. a-~kei Hara. new
prime minister of Japan. today sent
his first nlesssge to the American peo-
pie. message wishing success to the
Liberty loan. The cable, received on
the occasion OF Japan's day in the
loan campaign here, said, in part;
I feel certain that the close amity
which unites the two nations viii be
evidenced by generous response to
the appeal TO be made of Japan's day
for help to free the world from
aggressive tyranny
Niscount Kikujiro Ishii. japanese
am hassador at Washington. told the
crowds at the celebration that Ameri-
can and Japanese troops are fighting
shoulder TO shoulder in true brother
hood OF arms.
Your Stars AID Stripes and our
Rising sun he said. together with
the colors of the other allies, ale be-
ing received hy the Russian inhabi-
tants With open arms.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Influenza Epidemic Being Skill
fully Handled by Doctors
and Nurses.
NEED MORE ATTENDANTS
DIR. Lawrence T. Price Is
Stricken in Midst of Earn
est Activities-Dr. Mil
Ter Now In Charge.

The Influenza epidemic, both in
Richmond and throughout the state.
shows no apparent abatement To
the contrary. Il Is on the increase,
according to city ard S ate health
authorities
Three hundred and t'lirty new cases
were reported to the local health
department yesterday, carrying the
total since the beginning of the
epidemic to close to 1000. Eighteen
deaths. the largest number OF fataA-
ties for any one day since October !.
also were recorded, carrying the total
to IT.
The following table. prepared by
the city health board. shows the
number of deaths resulting from in
f'uerZa or pneumonia day by day
since the first OF the month:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

the incorporation In the German
empire OF Alsace- Lorraine
4 conclusion OF peace upon
the emperor's exclusive author
hy) which reduces the empires
territory requires neither the
sanction OF the bundesrat nor
that of the rcichstag.
Such are the stipuIations Of the
German constitution regarding
the making of peace.
In the light OF these stipula-
lions. experts point out, the ca
Inoufla.,e woSea, around the Ger
man peace offer appears even
more glartng than 1t did at the
first scanning OF the imperial
chancellor's proposal, and Presi-
dent Wilson's cautious proceed
urc by opuntering II with the In
quiry quoted above is seen to be
doubiy justified.
1t h difficult to sec In these CIR
cumstanCe~, students of the war
here point out, how the prince
of BADEN can satisfactorily an
swer the presidents inquiry in
any other way than by setting the
machinery in motion for the abo-
lition or amendment OF article
III to the eject OF vcsttng the war
and pcacc-making right In the
rcichstaS.
The hinge and the axle OF that
machinery, however. Is the Kali
scr himself. for all laws passed
by the reichstag and bundcsrath
Tin both houses they must be
adopted by an n beolutc ma jority)
require PRONUNCIATION by the en-
peror In order to become cffec-
tive and operative. All laws, i'm
citlentally, after being thus pro-
mulgatcd, must he countcrsignctl
by the imperial chancellor.
Thus the presidents inquiry
opens the vista OF the kaiser be-
ing confronted with the necessity
OF signing away a vital part OF
his now autocratic power. In the
developments that arc hound to
follow the receipt Of President
Wilson's message, therefore. both
the reichstag and the new cham
cellor will be- put 10 tho '.acid
test" In which they will have n
chance to prove whether they arc
sincere, and have the power to
assert their Will 70 break the ty-
rannicnl might that made II pos
siblc for ono man 70 plunge the
world Into 0Anaeas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Richmond Enlarges
The Contribution
Finance Committee Recommends APP
preparation Of $4,000 for Battle
with Influenza Germ.

AT a special meeting of the finance
committee Of city council last night.
that body increased the proposed ap-
preparation OF funds for the use of
the health department from $4,000
TO $4,000,
A committee OF citizens who had
volunteered to raise the sum of
$4,000. stated to the finance COM
naitsee that II might. be difficult 10
raise the sum in the t3nsn necessary
for the rush OF work, owing 10 the
fact that the people were being in
duced 10 put ALI they could In Liberty
bonds and the committee taking the
eull by the horns. promptly rushed to
the rescue. and increased it's original
recommendation Members OF the
committee stated they would vote to
give more II necessary
The paper will be presented to
common council tonight al a special
meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Only The Kaiser Can Make Peace
For Germany Under Its Constitution
Emperor May Thus Be Forced to Sign Away Some of
Autocratic Powers Before He Can Obtain Cessation
Allied Attacks-President's Wisdom More Clearly Shown

New York. Oct. e.-Under the
constitution OF the German cm-
pirc the kaiser has the exclusive
right TO make peace.
This fact, not generally known.
was pointed to by students ct tn
tcrnational relations here tonight
President Wilson's Wise and far
sighted inquiry OF Prince Max OF
BADEN:
The president also feels that
he Is justified In asking whether
the imperial chancellor IL speak
Ing merely for the constituted au-
thoriiies OF the empire who have
so far conducted the war;"
The authorities to which The
president refers are defined in
article II OF the German consti-
tuition, which says:
''The presidency OF the fedora
ton tof states making up the
cmpirc) Is to he In the hands Of
the title OF German emperor
.'Thc kaiser has the right to
represent the empire information
dllys tNb uNNIdEG WAR am NotN-IuuC
peace In the name of the empire.
as well ms enter into treaties ana
other agreements with foreign
nations, and to appoint and re-
cciye Ambassadors land minis
tcrs).
"Dcciaration Of war in the
name Of the empire must he sane
toned by the bundcsrat federal
council), except when the EN-
pirc's territory or Its coasts are
attacked"
The kaiser's prerogative 10 con.
clude peace Is thoroughly inde-
pendent Of the sanction and con-
suit OF the bundesrat or reich
stag.
Leading German interpreters OF
the constitution have held that n
conclusion of peace (by the en-
peror) Is sound and valid inter-
nationally and constitutionally
even II the empire, territory is
thereby altered. augmented or
reduced.
However, when territories ac-
quircd through treaty Of pence
arc to be wholly or partly suborh-
mated to the German imperial
consultation. then d constitutional
amendment Il necessary. II was
such = Law that made poa1lhao
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10


Al the John Marshall hospital It
was stated yesterday afternoon by
Or. E. c. l. Miller. who assumed
charge OF the emergency influenza
work when DR.. Lawrence r. Price,
who was stricken yesterday morning
with the malady. that he has been
devoting all of his recent time and
energies TO combat. that the chief
drawback to the work being done by
the emergency staff Is a continued
shortage Of nurses
Martyr to Duty
Or Price. others at the hospital
point out is a martyr to duty. Since
the school building was turned over
to the health authorities by order OF
the administrative board Monday
afternoon. DR.. Price had not left the
building, save for few minutes at a
time, until he was stricken. He spent
all OF Monday night on duty without
either rest or sleep and. following a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
WIZ VALUABLE PRIZES.

The Richmond Virginian grand
prize distribution closed yesterday
at r. NJ. Millions Of votes were
cast the last day, and much inter-
est was manifest among the repre-
scntativcs until the last minute OF
the campaign.
The prizes will be awarded to
tho respective 0rganixa ions and
their Representatives as soon as the
ballots are tabulated and a COM
pIetc count of the votes made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
SENATE LOWERS
AUTOMOBILE TAX
Practically Entire Schedule of
Luxury Levies Adopted As
Passed by House.
WAR PROFITS TO COME
Special Drive on Ticket Scalp
ers-Chewing Gum and Club
Dues to Be Less Expen-
sive, Perhaps
WAR PROFITS TO COME

Washington. Oct 9.--The tax on
automobiles was lowered and prac-
tically the entire schedule OF luxury
taxes in the revenue bill as passed by
the house was adopted by the senate
finance committee today. The auto
mobile tax was fixed at five per cent
OF the selling price instead OF ten
per cent.
accessories, fixed by the house at te n
per cent. also was reduced to I'VE per
cent. These reductions place passen-
ger automobiles on the same level a,
trucks, trailers and tractors for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10

Washington. Oct. 9.--Presl-
dent Wilson's note of inquiry
is now in Germany and all
signs ehre point to an early re-
ply from Prince Max of Baden.
imperial German chancellor, to
whom it was addressed.
An early response does not
eagerness on the part
Of the chancellor to answer the
presidents three questions.
which have so abruptly placed
the burden of continuation Of
the war on the central powers.
Military necessity, the same
military necessity that caused
Germany to seek peace. is the
compelling reason. In addi-
ton, the president, it is. under
stood, is not in frame. of mind
to brook unnecessary delay.
With the full force of the
presidents intentions estab-
lished in their minds. officials
and diplomats this afternoon
figured that delay. under the
present circumstances, would
be fatal for Germany. They
laid stress on the fact that the
allied armies are daily advanc-
ing toward German soil and
exacting on the way tremen-
dous loss in life and material
from the enemy. And they
also pointed out that unseemlv
delay on the part # the chan
cellor in replying to the prosi -,
dent might bring about the
final establishment of the Ger
man peonle. The latter would
realize. it was declared, that
the Hohenzollerns and their
military autocracv were alone
responsible for the prolonga
ton Of the war.
Solely in this respect. 1t was said
the presidents note would SOW the
seeds OF revolution in Germany. and
in this manner accomplish something
for which the entire world has been
honing,
The president said so much. or
rather asked so much in so few words
that officials today pronounced his
note tlr most clever diplomatic move
OF the war.
That he has effectively countered
the German peace offensive. there
is no doubt: neither is there any
question that much midnight oil will
he consumed in Berlin in an attempt
to formulate adequate answers to his
INQUIRIES
Upon the receipt of the German
rep]y--which no one believes will be
written in a manner that would allow
peace negotiations to be begun, or
rather enable the president TO apply
his fourteen terms--the president, is
expected to go before congress with
What will he message and a reply
to Germany at the same tine
Germany. IL Is confden'v believed.
will be convicted on the v~nrds OF her
chancellor and { var ~ill 20 on to
a triumphant mi. :, by 'he allies.
Allies With President.
The president has the entire sup
port Of all the allies in his move. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
MAX'S REPLY IS
EXPECTED To GIVE
NO AID TO PEACE
Chancellor Not Now In
osition to Meet Presi-
dents Terms.
ALLIE S PLEASED
Vigorous Support Given
wilson S Queries-Ger-
many's People Are
Anxious.
ALLIE S PLEASED

Copenhagen. Via London, DC
tober Q. Prince Max of Baden
will again address the reich
stag on Saturday. says a dis
patch from Berlin late tonight.
1t is expected that he will an
swer President Wilson's mes
sage. His official answer prob
ably will be dispatched to
Washington prior to Satur-
days reiehstag session, as ives
done in the case Of the peace
offer last week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
HUNS ADMIT DEFEAT
Once Flourishing Indus-'
trial City Is Saved F rom
Further Looting.
10000 ARE AIKEN
German Horde Driven
Back From 4 to 7
Miles on Wrecked
Hindenburg Line.

London, Oct. 9.--Premier Lloyd
Geor e lonight sent the following
message to Field Marshal Sir Doug
las Eaig:
My sincerest CONGRATULATIONS %
the British armies and their Aineri-
can brothers IN arms upon the
great ane significant victories Of
the last few days"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Serbs Establish
Capital at Uskub

London. October The serbans,
headed by Or 1wn Prince Alexander
have entered Cskur. which for the
time being. is To be the capitol Of the
liberated parts of Serbia.
Three German divisions and some
Austrian divisions have been hurried
to the Balkan front from the Piave
70 save Nish. it is learned from Rome.
The allies~ara nos3s~lasss =shanrsEasi#ts
miles from that city,
The above dispatch conflicts with yes
terday's report 10 he effect Nish has
bt en- occupied by the Serbians-
italians Take Fl Basan
Rome via London. Oct. s--The ltai-
Al rsss'' ca rtared Ell Bassan this M 9rnial &
the, war of,iee announced.
Capture Of FL Rasan. the important
Albanian rail town. marks "a substan-
tial new adranoe by the Italians FL
Basan lies nearly thirty miles north
OF Berat and some sixty miles almost
G4e weST of Monastir.
buy Liberty Ronds-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-10
Berlin, Oct. 9.-"We have
lost Can'1rai, says tonight 81
war Office statement.

Berlin, Via London, Oct. IS.
A rupture Of the German line
between Cambria and St. QUEEN
tin was admitted by the var Of
fee in it's report today. "a
says:
"Anglo-A m rican and
French forces preached the
German line, reaching the line
Walincourt- Elinconrt, thencaI
to the west CT Rohain and Fr0o
noy-Le Grand"
(This is the first German warl
Office announcement ever to ed
nit a preaching of the Germznl
line without some Qualifying
elause.) .t.sss.ss,sss q
Berlin, Via London, Oct.
American troops penetrcted
Consenvoye wood says to-
days war Office report on the
operations en- the southern part
OF the western frcnt. 81
Consenvoye wood lies near
the village of that name, east Of
the Meuse, some rine miles
northwest of Verdun, where TIM
Americans have begun q new
smashing offensive.
Franco American attacks
in St. Ventine in TIE .lrgonnSl
neck and the Aire valley W4r.
repulsed,' adds the statement n