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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
REPORT THAT DOUAI GERMAN BASE is BEING EVACUATED
ALLIES ARE WITHIN THREE MILES OF ST. QUENTIN CITY;
AMERICAN GUNS HAMMER AWAY At HINDENBURG LINZ
THIS is THE TIME FOR DEEDS, NOT
WORDS, SAYS SECRETARY BAKER

Paris Sept. 10-Latest advces from the battle front
appear in particularly optimistic light when coupled
with the significant statement made Secretary of War
Baker to the French press today:
This is time for deeds, not words
If there's any talking to be DONE the sol
diers now have all the say
LET them drive home their arguments with
bayonet and rifle while the guns provide the
punctuation. -
The American war secretarys declaration leads
commentators in the leading French organs to the
cluson that interesting developments in store at the
front
Although Maurice Barres, writing in the Echo de
Paris expresses the opinion that there will be
mentary lu in the allied offensive from the front
late today shows the relentless French continues
despite the downpou and that St Quentin and La Fere
are imminenty menaced
The French pressure keeps in the face of most
violent German reactions.
La Fere is reported outfanked.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
vrRGINIA's HONOR ROLL.

The casualty list sent out by the
war department for publication
his morning contained the follow
Ing Nirginians:
Willie H. Barnett iaS Short G
street. Richmond, severely wound
ed
Willie l.. Morris, Pirkey; killed
in action.
Albert f. Hull. Rocky Gap;
killed in action.
Robert r. Maphis. Toms Brook;
killed in action.
Clarence 4. Trusler. Christians
burg; wounded severely.
David Witt, Intercounty. wound
ed. degree undetermined.
Luther @. Clark. Round Bot
tom: wounded, degree undeter-
mined.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
INFANTRY HALTS IN
TORRENT|AL RAIN
At BATTLES FRONT
Allies Close Nippers AS
French Patrol Creeps
oward Fresnoy.
YANKEE GUNS ROAR
Hun Surprise Attacks
Repulsed in Arconne
and Vosges-Coun-
tiers Stopped.
YANKEE GUNS ROAR
EVACUATION REPORTED.

Amsterdam. sept. 10.--German
war correspondents report to their
papers that Douai, the great base
i'm the Hindenburg line between
Lille and Cambria, IL being evacu-
nfed by the Germans. The bulk of
the civilian population already In
out of tho town, the correspondents
assert,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
Mccormick Claims Noninattsn

Chicago, Sept. l0.--MedilI McCormick
tonight claimed the Republican nonni-
nation for United States senator IT to-
morrows primaries. basing his predtc-
tien-oa-re reports obtained by hss=caaa-
paign managers from all parts OF rliI-
nois. Backer. OF william Hale Thomp-
son. mayor of Chicago and Representa-
tive George f. Foss also claim victory.
The contest Is so close that the result
Will probably not be known until the
last vote is counted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
Dcbs' Trial Continues.

Cleveland. O.. Sept. l0.--United
States District Attorney Wortz today
practically all of his efforts
in the examination of witnesses
against Eugene V. Debs to prove that
the socialist leader. on trial for vio-
lation of the espionage act. supported
and adhered to his party's anti-war
platform
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11

London, Sept. 10.-The Morning
Post learns the French have Occur
pied Hemigny, little more than
nve miles northwest OF La Fcre.
tIastres, six miles northwest of La
Ferr, Grand Sereaucourt, little
more than I'VE miles southwest of
81. Quentin, and made further gains
beyond the CroEat canal in their
movement toward st. Quentin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
whitman Again Nominated.

Albany. n. Y, Sept. 1o.--Governor
Whiteman won the prohibition party's
nomination for governor at the
primaries. Whitman beat Olin s. Bis
hop. of Utica, regular prohibition de-
counties in the state heard from ex.
cept Hamilton, where the noEsmal pro.
htbitiou cote inAWx1kamAu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11

London. Sept, in.--Torre initial rains
are drenehing the greater part of the
hatt4e-frnnt- toH4g hit It's the A#st
really bad weather in weeks and has
imposed a temporary halt upon large
scale infantry operations.
only local fighting is reported by
Field Marshal Haig in his night bull
letin on the battle in front OF the Hin
denburg line. 1t took place west of
Gouzeaucourt and Epehy, in the CEN
ter OF the British line fronting the
St Quentin Cambria sector.
In Flanders the British moved their
lines ahead slightly northwest OF
Neuve Chapelle and west of Armen-
there's.
Close In ON st. Quentin.
An unofficial report late today
told of British patrols having
reached Fresnoy-Le~Pettt. which
lies slightly more than three miles
northwest of st. Quentin.
The French made substantfa
progress just before the d0wnpOur
started. between st. Quentin and
LaFerc. All communicn tions be.
tween these hzIf-enctrcIed hastions
in the HindenburE line are under
terrific sh~ilire from the French
and American guns, and are viz.
finally cut.
In their converEinG movement on
st. Quentin. General Humhert's
French forces have captured the
four principal routes leading to
the city from the south and west.
Rain Interferes.
The heavy rain may stave of the
fan of La Fere a day or so. but tina.
the town is certain to fall before long
is the verdict of all critics and front
spondents The French semi
circle at some points less than mile
from the outskirts The Germans are
expected to move hack into the angle
formed by the Serre river and the Disc
canal and may make definite stand
there. In their advance half way be-
tween st. Quentin and La Fere tho
French took Gribercourt. seven miles
south of St Quentin and brought their
lines close to Essgny-Le-Grand, four
miles south Of st. Quentin and Hina-
court northeast OF Grihercourt.
Official Reports.
The text of Field Marshal Haig's
night report fotiowsi
Except for local lighting In the
Epehy and Gouzeaucourt sectors, I'm
which we secured prisoners, there
i. nothing of special importance to
report on the battle front south Of
the river Scarpe.
ION the Lys front our patrols
have made slight progress north
east Of Neuve Chapelle and west Of
Armenticves.
-Stormy weather continues"
1.-The French day communique
r~sds,
EAST Of the CroGal canal we have
taken Gihercourt and made pro-
SresA In the direction of EssfGny-
L~-Grund and Hinac0urt.
.South Of the Athlete we repulsed
two counter-attacks In the regtOn
of Nanteufl-LA-FoNs
.E enemy surprise -attaeks In tie
ArEonne and vosEes were re-
pulsed"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11

City council is now fully organized
and starts of with quite a bit of bust
ness on the docket. The meetings of
the two bodies last night resembled
big family reunions, and good nature
prevailed No member felt at all dis
gruntled nor disappointed at his COM
mittee assignments. All hands re-
allied that as there were so few new
members OF the family group, just
three members having been born since
the last council. and that as the bust
ness before the body Will prove of vast
Importance. the fewer changes in the
old committees the better il would
be for the community at large and
for the individual members.
None of the old members were as
signed to strange groups with the
exception of Councilman Atkinson,
who takes the place of former Coun-
Gilman Cheatwood on the committee
on dock. river and harhors, and who
as consequence gets the trip TO Bos-
ton next month Alderman Powers.
who goes from the committee on ad-
vertising to the committee on docks,
and likewise gets the trip. and Alder
man Mitchell. who goes into the body
of financiers.
Is no Orator.
During the brief proceedings Colo
mel Grundy took occasion to thank
the aldermen for the honor extended
by re-electing him to his old familiar
seat He said that he could not ex-
press himself not being an orator like
his colleagues Paul. Mitchell and
Fuller.
Another pleasing incident was the
report of a special committee on reso-
iutions OF regret at the retirement of
Alderman Gilman The commit ae
embracing Aldermen Gunst. Powers
and Fuller, presented set of resolu-
tions extending sympathy to Mr.. Gill
man, hoping speedy return to health.
and expressing regrets at his enforced
retirement from the body.
President Peters, in announcing his;
committees, said that he had made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
PRINCE ALBERT IS
REPORTED KILLED

Amsterdam. Sept. fO.-I'rincc
Albert, OF Sake Wcimar. has been
killed on tho west front, has been
cial German Woln News agency
anuouncea
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11

Destroyer Sunk-No Casualties.
London, Sept. l0.--A British de-
stroyer was sunk in a collision on
s. the admiralty announced
IlatA. todAx>. Thera Were. no casualties
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11
Fifth Game of World S
Series Goes to Chicago,
3 to @.
ISOX WERE. E A S Y
Contest Is Held Up An
Hour By Threatened
Strike of Players
Participating.
WORLDS SERIES FACTS.

attendance mt today's game,
1914
Gras4 receipts S3t .089
National commissions share.
S3.I0690.
Each clubs share. Si3 9st o5.
Total for Five Games.
Attendance, 1929
GROSS receipts, $3.50, S2f
Players share. $50. 521..a.
National commission share,
Si5. 9S2 Ia
Zach clubs share, S2s SO. 95
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-11

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The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16
Silver Plume Notes

Miss Luties has been quite i'll al
Pavilion Point.
Harry Williams ia moving his
family to Idaho Springs.
J. Clarence Hershey was up
from Idaho Springs Tuesday.
Mrs. Lou Woodbury. has return
ed to her home in Salt Lake City.
James Hines is here from Boul-
der doing some repair work on
his property.
Mrs. B. McCarty from Denver
is here for few weeks visit with
Mrs. Fred Coughlin.
w. B. Kelso, the government
forest ranger, was up the creek
last week marking timber.
Prof. Davis is moving his family
to Yuma, where he is engaged to
teach as assistant principal
John Jones, Sam Wheeler. Fran
els Rowe and George Chapel
have gone over to Williams Fork
for weeks fishing.
The directors of the Wasatch
company were here from Chicago
last Saturday looking after the
company's interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Templeton were
in Denver Monday. returning
Tuesday afternoon with a new
Indian motorcycle.
Almond Bartholomi and family,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Koenig motor
ed over from Sterling for short
visit with Mrs. Jesse Bartholomi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Poirson are
camping up the creek for few
weeks, while Mr.. Poirson super
intends the cleaning up of brush
left by his timber cutters.
The families of the mandolin
quartette. composed of T. Nc
Ginnis, A. Pope, Il. Gartrell and
l.. Works, enjoyed a good time at
Pavilion Point last Wednesday
evening, not returning until an
early morning hour.
The following Silver Plume
people motored to Idaho Springs
last Wednesday evening to attend
the dance: George Harrington
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Poirson, Mr.
and Mrs. Bartholomi, Miss Swift
Miss Magnetic and Hugh Tarking
| ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

Sherman Bushnell is recovering
from few days illness.
James Wardle was in town for
the show Tuesday evening.
81. Bushnell and family are
moving to Georgetown this week
There has been some trouble on
the range between the sheep men
Mrs. Fl. l.. Robin son has return.
ed to her home in Idaho Springs.
Mac Roberts and family motor
ed up from Idaho Springs last
Saturday.
Mrs. William Marshall will move
to Georgetown before the begin
ming of school.
Mrs. Lottie Brushm miller and
son, from Boulder, are here visiting
Mrs. John Rowe.
Clifford Watkins and sister
Louise. from Greeley, are visiting
their relatives here for few weeks.
Mrs. P. w. Nelson, Of the Pavil-
ion, has been engaged to look after
the convention people the 23rd
which will be Plume day. She
will serve lunch at II o'clock, and
supper at 6 o'clock, with a charge
of so cents per meal. She will! also
serve the supper for the dancers
at the pavilion.
Mrs. Zelda Poirson and Mrs.
Glen Bartholomi entertained,abou
forty guests at "weinie fry" last
Friday evening at the Pavilion
grounds. After everyone had en-
joyed the feast the lights were
turned on and games were played
until late, then all were invited
iu.o the Pavilion by Mrs. Nelson,
aud good old-fashioned dance
was INDUCED in until an early
hour. The mandolin quartette
were generous with their music
and were assisted by other good
| musicians.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

Our school board have not as
yet secured the full quota of teach
ers, altho the school term will open
early in September.
Mrs. Mcfarland and her sister,
Mrs. Patterson, went by motor to
Denver Friday. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Tucksberg.
The screen is now set for the
primary election, with plenty of
excitement ahead for some of the
candidates on the democratic
county ticket as designated.
Sixty-two liquor permits have
been issued SO far this month,
which goes to show that notwith-
standing our everyday rain, some
people are pretty dry in this neck
of the woods.
The plate glass windows de-
stroyed by the fire on July 4th, in
the bowling alley, post Office, and
Milliren's market. were replaced
this week by the McPhee d Nc
Ginnity company of Denver.
Word was received recently from
Jack Egan, who is member OF
the hospital corps on the western
front in France. His friends will
be surprised to learn that before
leaving he was secretly married to
an estimable young lady of Denver.
Arrangements are now complete
for the holding of the State Fire
mems convention next week, when
it is expected a large number OF
old timers will be in attendance
The committee in charge give
assurance that all who attend will
be amply taken care of.
It's strange what a difference il
makes in man when he is running
for Office. Some of those in the
race, who formerly had nothing
but crouch and grunt when you
greeted them, now have smile
that won't come off, and they ex-
tend the glad hand as tho it were
an every day pleasure. 1t makes
one exclaim "What hypocrites
these candidates be-.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

A ton of oil shale has been ship
ped to England from deposits in
the vicinity of Vogue, Colorado.
This shale was especially selected
by the United States Geological
Survey at the request of the Brit
ish government and will be used
in the manufacture of explosives.
A United States government repre-
sentative accompanied this ship
ment on its journey across the
water.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16
NeWsy Notes From the
GEORGETOWN District

Jay Kane of Idaho Springs was
doing business here Tuesday.
Orville S. Hershey was trans
acting business in Denver during
the week.
Geo. E. McClelland. the Idaho
Springs banker, was transacting
business here Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Guanella, the popu-
lar school teacher at Empire, spent
the week with relatjver in Denver
Russ Peck has been examined
for entrance into officers training
camp, and is now waiting to be
called for service.
Mrs. Tucksberg of Denver. but
formerly of Georgetown, is here
renewing old acquaintance and
enjoying our delightful weather.
Bill Fleming, the sage of Law
son, was here, during the week
looking AFTER mining business.
He says mining is quiet now, but
he predicts boom when the Kai-
ser is licked.
F. L. Colon, the well.known
attorney, was circulating among
his friends Tuesday Fred would
make typical candidate for Office,
as he has always a pleasant smile
and glad hand for everybody.
James E. Carnal and wife ar
rived by motor Wednesday for a
brief visit with Mr.. and Mrs. j. j.
White. They are from Omaha,
where at times it gets excessively
hot, consequently the change was
appreciated by them.
Lou Crist, who was recently pro-
noted to chief engineer in the
navy department, is home for a
short visit with his mother. He
is now stationed in Philadelphia,
but expects to go over seas in the
near future. -
Arthur Longley. vice president
of the Scepter Mining company,
has been making a thoro exami-
nation of the property during the
week. 1t is expected that arrange
ments will be made for a more ex-
tended exploitation of the property,
which is considered one of the
most valuable in upper Clear Greek.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

President Wilson has committed
to life imprisonment the death
sentence imposed by court martial
upon a private in our forces in
France charged with deserving in
face of the enemy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

A New York State representa-
tive has introduced a bill in the
legislature to include candy and
che wing gum in the rations of the
American soldier.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

ore has been shipped that brought
$3.50 per ton. Indications now
are that depth is all that is need
ed to place the property among
the big producers.
H. Vincent has taken supplies
to the Revielle property in East
Argentine, where he expects to
have considerable work done dur
ing the summer months. His
property is a heavy lead PROPOSE
ton with silver and gold. With
the proposed development it
sh ould be as large a shipper of
this grade of ore as SOME of the
adjoining claims.
George W. Teagarden is putting
in an air pipe on the Roberts
group on Democrat mountain,
after which development will be
pushed during the winter months.
The property is the western ex-
tension of the Sunburst vein, in
which exceptionally rich ore was
recently encountered by the
Scepter company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16

Receipts of the Internal Revenue
Bureau show that as the war pro-
crosses, Americans are spending
less on travel and more on amuse-
mentS.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16


above Empire. One of the lodes
has been interesected in a cross
cut and looks very promising.
Link Stephens is now making
regular shipments from the jose
phine in West Argentine. The
mill is running full time and turn
ing out a grade of concentrates
that goes over 50 percent in lead.
Walter Faragher sends word
from the Horse Shoe that the
Keithley property on which he is
working is improving with every
round Of holes drilled and he ex-
poets ere snow flies to be shipping
pay ore.
The work of cleaning out and
retimbering old drifts and shafts
on the Black Diamond lode in
Daily district is completed and it
is now intended to thoroly pros
pect the claims. The property is
under lease and bond to Strong
and company of Denver, who are
prepared for an active campaign
of development with a view to
putting it in the paying list. All
along the surface the vein shows
from one to two feet of quartz that
gives returns of 1874 per ton in
gold, silver and lead. while some
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1918-08-16
Mining Activities Of
Upper Clear Creek

II. G. Stretow has resumed
operations on the Norman group
above Empire. One of the lodes
has been interesected in a cross
cut and looks very promising
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15
Important to all Women
Readers of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Womens complaints often prove TO be
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You may suffer pain in the back. head
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Poor health makes you nervous, irrita-
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But hundreds Of women claim that DIR.
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the remedy needed TO ovescome such
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4 good kidney medicine, possessing
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oyer-worked women.
Many send for a somple bottle to see
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has not already tried it, by enclosing ten
cents to DIR. hlmer & Co, Biughamton,
n. y, may receive sample size bottle by
Parcel Post. You can purchase the
medium pnd large size bottles at all drug
stores. Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15
zoo Mnch for the sknnk.

Mr.. CacSle Berry vouehes for the fol-
lowing story:
a Frenchman, an Englishman an.
Irishman aud "a German prisoner were
Ii an argument as to which was the
hraNeSi.
A Yank overheard the controversy
and decided 10 settle IT. Pointing TO
a nearby poultry house he told them
that there was SKUNK inside and
asked the Irishman TO step inside and
see now long he could stand It.
Pat did as lac was told. LII five min
-ntes he came out The Engllshman fol-
lowed but lie stood Il only four min
utes. The Trenchman next tried it,
but five minutes was enough for him.
1t MAS the Germans turn He went
IN and The others waited The minutes
passed 0ne--tWo- three -four five
--slX-seven. but no German. Eight
minutes tenthe skunk came out.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

rine stirred, but he retained his grasp
Of her fingers, gaining courage from
the contact to proceed. 81 have been
trying for long time TO tell you some
thing. Win you listen7"
mot now" she exclaimed. with a
visible lessening Of color. "Don't
bother to tell me now"
'rve waited too long; must speak.
You have stayed on here just to nurse
me. Isn't that true?"
She nodded somewhat doubtfully.
snow, then, you must stop thinking
about me and-make your arrange
ments to go home"
There was q moment of silence.
eyes. You see, / know how tired you
are of this misery. this poverty. this
hopeless struggle. You're not Cuban
and our cause isn't yours. Expeditions
come from the United States every now
and then and the government will see
that you are put safely aboard the first
ship that returns. Ill manage to get
well somehow"
Norine's color had returned. She
stood over the hammock. looking down
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15
PIodder Reaches Goal.

With the plodder you can reap In.
tense satisfaction In self-conscious
growth. This comes with achievement.
When you get to the point that what
once was hard is now easy you can
know you have gained in power. And
the best of 1t Is that each tiny gain
makes the next step 80 much easier.
When you just plod on you are con-
stantly adding to your doing power.
Other people win notice It, but You
will be the best Judge. Then when
good sense adds its judgment to abil-
ity to do, tasks once hard are easy.
Vixen the world gets awake to that
TACT it viii begin 10 praise what 1t
eDce regarded as common stupidity.
It's certainly a pleasure TO see public
opinion changing front and know that
It's all merited. It's part Of the ploG'
der's reward.--Iennsyiyania Grit