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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-03-26
HERE IS SAD news FOR
RECENTLY MADE BENEDICTS
To Go Back to Class la. Georgia
Editor Been Honeymooned Into
Wrong Conception.

MACON, Cain going over the
list of cases from Wilkinson county
today district examination board No,
2 discovered that thirty-seven men
who have married since May IS,
1917, had been reclassifed and plac-
ed in class "A, when they had orig
inally been put in class la.
The boards attention was direct
ed to the matter through a letter
from L. P. Hatfield, who says he is
publisher of weekly newspaper at
lrwinton, Wilkinson county, in which
the editor calls attention to the fact
that he has married since the local
board placed him in class la for i'm
mediate service in the army. The
letter was dated Jan. 8, the day fol
lowing Mr.. Hatfeld's marriage.
The records forwarded to the dis
trict board show that the local board
reclassified Mr.. Hatfield and put him
in class "A.
Hell have to go back to class
LA" was the announcement of the
district board yesterday in comment
ing upon the case. The thirty-seven
cases were referred back to the local
board, with instructions to the appeal
officer attached to the board to ap-
peal all of the cases, which means.
according to the district board, that
the Reconsideration by the local board
will be knocked out and the men who
have married since May IS, 1917,
stand as though they were single.
Those without dependents, other
than the wife whom they have &C.
CURED since that date, will be sub
ject to immediate service in the army.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-03-26
KENTUCKY HENS ARE LAYING
COLORED EGGS FOR EASTER
Government Station Is CONDUCTING
Most Unusual Experiment.
Good Results Expected.

LEXINGTON, Ky.-Hens at the
United States experimental station
here are to lay colored Easter eggs.
Ali you'll have to do after you get
your eggs will be to place them in
boiling water and the color will be
brought out, according to the sta
TONS experts. The laying of the col
ored eggs is to be accomplished, it is
said, by feeding the hens special
dyes for IL days. The yolk of the
eggs, it is alleged, becomes impreg-
mated with the color. Twelve white
leghorns are being used in the expert
ment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-03-26

that around 100000 will be enroll
ed in the first draft class throughout
the country, and of this number 60O,-
600 will be farmers and farm labor
ers.
Representative Harrison, whose
plan to grant classification to farm
ers of three years experience was
defeated by the house military affairs
committee, will defer his amendment
on the floor of the house when the
Dent bill is debated.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-03-26
WHEAT SUPPLY NEAR AN END;
use OF SUBSTITUTES IS ASKED
National Food Administration Saws
Wheat Is Running Low, and
Makes a Suggestion.

Practically doubling of the con-
sumption of wheat substitutes is ask
ed in bulletin issued by the nation
al food administration. 1t is a sug-
gestive rather than mandatory bull
letin.
1t is regarded as almost a certain
ty that the wheat supply will be who'll
~ exhausted before the 1918 crop is
available. The food administration
advises that the consumption of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-03-26
CRISP CALLED TO WHITE
House FOR CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON. D. C.-Congress-
nan Crisp. of Georgia, was called
into conference at the white house
today by the president to discuss the
matter of further financing the Unit
ed States during the war. Mr.. Crisp
is a member of the house ways and
means committee, and the president
wanted his views on this important
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
D|R|C|blE. FROM AKRON
FLIES TO WASHINGTON
First Of Navy Departmental Planned
Balloons Makes Quick
Flight.

Glistening in the morning sunlight,
silver gray in color, and moving with
all the majesty Of plymouth bass,
the first real dirigible that Washing
ton has seen circled over the city be-
tween 10 and II o'clock this morn
ing.
She was the DIT. which started
from Akron, Ohio. at 1:10 o'clock this
morning. and which reached the city
at 1920. to the satisfaction Of officers
of the bureau of construction and re-
pair of the Navy Department. under
whose supervision and accerding to
whose plans she vas built by the
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Of Akron.
v Although christened the DIT. giving
a clue as to how many OF these ships
Uncle Sam now possesses, neverthe-
less she is the first of a new type.
She is on her way to an Atlantic port
and visited the National Capital for
purposes of propaganda.
The DIT carries a crew of eight men,
the crew which brought her east be-
ing a naval detachment sent to Akron
for the purpose. She is about 200 feet
in length and rather Chunky" and
her inflatable cover is made of rub
berized fabric that gives her the COL
or of a new automobile tire. She is
intended to be used for convoy work
at sea.
Washington some years ago saw a
dirigible, but 1t was more or less of
a toy. It was the ship sailed by Roy
Knabenshue and carried him, seated
on q bicycle-like arrangement. as it's
sole passenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
RAINCOAT FRAUD men
GIVEN PRISON TERMS

NEW YORK. October 22.-Felix
Gouled. a contract promoter. convict
ed Of conspiracy to defraud the gov
ernment in the manufacture of Army
raincoats. was sentenced to seven
years Imprisonment in the federal
court here today. Capt Aubrey
Vaughan, who admitted using his
former Office as chief of the division
of supply of the quartermaster's de-
partment to help Gouled carry out
his conspiracy. was given a two-year
term.
The government charged that the
:wo arranged for approval on inspec-
lion OF defective raincoats manufac-
;ured by firms which contributed to
a ''slush fund" established by Gouled
as a means of prodting by contracts
which ne secured for his "clients'
through Vaughan's influence.
Gouled was released In SIS, 900 ban
Qending appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
PAY INCREASE IS SOUGHT
FOR FLIERS IN TRAINING

Pay increase Of $42 q month for all
candidates for commissions in the air
service while receiving instruction in
volving flights was advocated today
by Secretary Baker in forwarding
a bill, appropriating $4.152.soo for
that purpose. to the House military
committee.
= The men now receive $33 a month.
no provision for SIS, which until July
/ was allowed by department ,regula-
tion, being asked through oversight
when the last Army appropriation
bill was drafted by Congress. The
increase would date back to last July.
Obviously, the total asked for the In
crease Indicates . big increase In III
0rs, under the enlarged Army pro-
gram. but no details were submitted
- The SecretAry's letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
FRENCH REACH DANUBE:
DRIVE MONITOR ASHORE

PARIS. October 21.-French troops
have reached the Danube river in the
region of Vidin. the war Office an
nounces tonight.
Eastern theater-On October 20,
thirty-four days after launching their
offensive, the French troops reached
the Danube in the region. of vidin
and took measures to prevent all
traffic on the river. An enemy mon
itor was forced ashore on the north
bank under our artillery fire.
THE same day allied forces occu-
pied ZaietchAf. Their advanced ele-
ments are within ten kilometers Of
IAratchin, on the Morava. Serbian
troops are In contact north Of Alex
sinatz and Kfushevatx, with German
forces strongly intrenched"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
SENATE COMMITTEE
ALTERS PR0F|TSTAX
Plan Reduces Excess Levy,
But Adds to That on War
Income.

The Senate finance committee today
threw overheard the House alterna-
tive plan for excess and war profits
taxes. It determined upon single
method of computing the tax.
The war profits tax remains at so
per cent. 1t will be computed upon
the net income in excess of the excess
profits and deductions allowed.
The effect of the amendment will
somewhat, but to make more subject
to the war profits tax.
No computation has been made OF
fhe revenue to be derived from the
Senate plan as compared to that de-
rived under the House plan Of excess
and war profits taxes. It is believed.
however, that the Senate plan will
raise very nearly as much revenue as
the House plan.
Plans Installment Paying.
The Senate committee also insert
ed in the bill a provision authoriz-
ing the payment of the income tax
in three instaiiments. the first to
be paid at the time fixed for filing
the return: the second installment OH
the 18th day of the second month
thereafter, and the third installment
on the 18th day OF the fourth month
time is granted in the payment of
the tax interest to the amount of
one-half of per cent will be
charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
Journal and Valenciennes Are
Almost Within Grip of
British Forces.
FRENCH CONTINUE GAINS;
METZ, PIVOT OF RETREAT

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN BELGIUM oc-
tober (Reuters-Song French forces attacked this
morning of the allied front in Belgium and
reported making excellent progress in the drec
ton of Ghent.
The general situation in Belgium this morning seemed
to be of the front the allied armies had
reached period of pause which inevitable when rapid
advances been made German resistance stfened
precably during the night especially along the scheldt
river.
On the front British 4th Army, with which the
Americans fighting the night quiet and the stua-
is unchanged in the VaenciennesLe Cateau area
the Asoci
troops northern end of the front in France and
Belgium today driving the German line from west OF
Ghent to Vaencienne This the line of the Shed and two
of the important points iTournai and Vaencennesare
almost within the grasp of the British.
German is senng between Tounai and Vaen-
cennes the southern eightyme line from Vaen
cennes to Dutch frontier The British armies however
continue progress Oureq withness than mile OF Iournai
the west has been captured and the British hold La Sentnee
one mile west of Valenciennes.
North of Tournai British along the Scedt front
of five miles and south of this rapidly gaining
the western bank Between Valenciennes and La
British their and have reached the
Ecailon river at Thant, southwest of Valenciennes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
PRICE PLEDGES REQUIRED
OF MAIL ORDER HOUSES
Shoe Firms Selling Directly to Con-
sumer Must Conform to Stand
a ardization Program.

Shoe manufacturers and mail order
houses selling directly to the consumer
are required under a ruling by the War
Industries Board to sign retailers. pledge
cards and abide by the recently estab-
lished price and quality Standardization
program.
At the same time. tho board ordered
colors OF children's shoes restricted to
black, dark brown and white, and the
elimination OF perforatons except upon
the tip.
Another order forbids fmportations Of
mems and boys felt hats which do not
conform to the style, shape and color
restrictions imposed upon domestic man.
ufacturers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
BRITISH ARMIES DRAW NEARER
VALENCIENNES AND TOURNAI

night. The British are now two
miles from Valenciennes.
Just to the east of Tournai lies
high ground, which is giving the
Germans the advantage in the pres
ent fighting. If the allies take the
city much heavy and difficult fight
ing is expected in the event that a
farther eastward avance is attempt
ed at this point.
The British are not having an easy
time around .Valenciennes. Here the
ermans have the advantage in ter
rain.
The Valenciennes-H Hirson railway
has been put out of action. This
road, which formerly was one of the
Germans main lateral communica-
tion lines, lost much of its value to
them when they evacuated Lille.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22

French Continue Pressure.
French forces continue their pressure
on the front from the junction of the
Disc and the Serre eastward to Vouziers.
On the extreme left they have advanced
north of the Serre. East of the Aisne,
at vouziers. the Germans have ceased
their violent efforts to dislodge the
French from important hill positions.
The French here are in a position to
outflank the Germans facing the Ameri-
cans on the sector west of the Meuse,
which accounts for the strong German
efforts to drive the French back. Gen.
Gouraud's men, however, have defeated
all enemy attacks.
Metz Used as Pivot.
Development of the plan being fol-
lowed by the German high command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 22.-The British
have advanced their line to the left
hank of the Tcaillon river and have
cantured the western part of the viii
lase of Thiant, five miles southwest
of yalenciennes, it is announced Of
ficia1ly.
The British after sharp fighting
have advanced to within less than
a mile of Tournai.
LONDON. October 21.-The British
forces fighting north of LIE Cateau
have captured Amerval, according to
the official report from Field Marshal
Haie,s headquarters in France to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22

in conducting it's retreat from north
ern France and Belgium makes IL ap-
parent that Metz is being used as q
pivot for the movement. While the
Germans are pouring fresh divisions
into the line in front of the Americans
northwest of Verdun in an attempt to
hold the line firmly, the rest of the
German legions are swinging back to-
ward the Belgian frontier.
There are several situations along
the front, however. which render il
possible and even probable that Mar
] shall Foch will seriously interfere with
the orderly retirement of the enemy
forces 1t seems certain that the
Hunding line has been outfianked in
Belgium, where the Scheidt river has
been crossed. and east of lie Cateau.
where the British and Americans ap-
jpear to have fought their way through
all Instructions. This line, therefore,
may be rendered untenable for the
Germans, who may be forced to fall
back to the line of the Meuse before
attempting to stand at bay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
austria WILL SEND
REPLY TO PRESIDENT

BERN. Switzerland. October "a
The Austrian propaganda service sends
the following announcement from
Vienna:
The Austro-Hungarian government
will reply very soon to President VIII
sons note. more so as the President
has not replied to the question concern
ing conditions on which peace nego-
tiations are possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
GpFAT RATTLES in FLANDERS
AND FRANCE in SECOND PHASE

to the roads and on them. so that when
it becomes necessary to withdraw the
guns they can get them away in a
hurry. In their retreat the Germans
have resorted to every known means
20 delay the bringing up of the arti,-
lery, but without effect.
In the northern part of the battle
area allied cavalry is moving ahead OF
the infantry, clearing out the Germans.
And all the while the allies are getting
nearer and nearer to Client.
Belgian artillery has been moved up
rapidly behind the infantry, and +.
pounding the enemy constantly. Shrap-
mel is breaking continuously on the
German rear, and high explosives are
reaching out for transport and men on
the roads.
The fighting is going on in rain and
mud. To some extent the allied troopt
have left behind the ground which
turns into marsh. and have not been
hampered greatly.
River Selle Crossed.
The River Selle has been crossed all
along its course from a point north of
LIE Cateau to the Scheldt, and is being
rapidly left behind.
In this region the River Ycaillion
has been reached and probably crossed.
The Germans have delivered a num-
ber of counter attacks, but in every
case they have broken down under the
hot fire of the allied troops. The Ger
man dead are on the battlefield in great
numbers.
In scores of the towns which have
been won from the enemy Germans
have been found hiding in cellars. wait.
ing to surrender. It IL reported that
NOT q few Of them have taken advzns
tage Of the proximity Of The Dutct
frontaor DO orosS to the ethsf gsdQ
Vher0 thaY hAse besn iAtsyue4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
5000 REPORTED KILLED
IN OUTBREAK IN SOFIA

LONDON, October 21.-A state of
revolution has broken out in Sofia
and street fights are occurring be-
tween boishevik laberers and the
troops and police. It is, reported that
more than 5000 persons have been
killed. iS4is.' -
This information I. is contained in
reoeivSds> by the ,CopenhAgen cor
respondent Of the Exchange Tele-
gTapA Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
GERMAN ARMIES
NOT YET THRASHED,
ROCKWELL WARNS
BY PAUL AYREs ROCKWELL.
Cablesram to The Evening Star
and the Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1918.

WITH THE FRENCH
ARMIES, October 22-Trust-
worthy information regarding
the true state Of affairs In the
interior of Germany indicates
that the German army 10 still
capable Of prolonged resistance
and possibly Of again beginning
an offensive operation. The
Germans actually hold q front
Of 320 kilometers (192 mfles)
from near the North sea to
Verdun, having upon the west-
ern front besides the sector
holding troops some thirty re-
serve divfsfons.
The Germans surely desire
peace, but 1T IL my belief that
they are mot sumciently thrash
cd to aecspt the terms we must
kaforce uDGas }&tlDnE e youf yJe..
tory II to be complete.
Theref0rs, HE m6saent has
mt eesArflSedsES lfis4lsK eur e6--
forts or reat confident that
peace II at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
Who Is Back Of It, Is Query.

The answer to that, however. Is given
by others, who declare that America IL
not 80 much interested in proposals. for
constitutional reform a. the personnel
back of those proposals.
while some socialists in the govern
ment now guarantee the proposed re-
forms, it is known that Emperor Will
liam and his militaristic group are
partners to the guarantee, and Ameri-
past Of how long the word Of the
Hohenxollerns can be trusted. Indeed.
the German note of yesterday has an
ironical touch to it when it says Ger
many has already stopped the sinking
of passenger steamships.
AS one government official remarked,
what ships that leave any allied ports
today can be considered passenger
ships? Every vessel carries munitions
or troops. There are no more pas
senger ships. Passenger travel is re-
stricted, and is only incidental to
cargo transportation.
Germany thus has not. conceded any.
thing. II she had given up iher$whole
submarine campaign as an evidence
|TS--x;-,..-7- fo---@.N-------'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
Belief in Desire for Peace.

gether with the significant statement
that 'the offer of peace and an armis-
4ice has come from a government
which is free from any arbitrary and
irresponsible influence" strengthens the
belief here that there is a genuine
desire for peace. Like the first note.
tsis one is regarded in some quarters
as another step in the German plan of
bargaining in the hope of securing
terms more favorable than the uncon-
G;tional surrender which they are pre-
pared TO make finally if peace can
come in no other way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
Received by Cable in
Washington; Will Be
Delivered Soon.
QUESTION OF ARBITRARY
POWER IS DISCUSSED
Indications Are that No Decision
From President Can Be Given
Before Tomorrow.

BY the Associated Press.
The official text of Germany's latest
by cable today at the Swiss legation
Frederick Oederlin, the Swiss charge.
arranged to deliver it to Secretary
Lansing as soon as it could be de-
coded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
Fight With Desperation.

The position at the south is in the
region below valenciennes. At both
places the exhausted German divisions.
whose ranks have had great holes
chopped into them by terrific blows.
are lighting with the greatest despera-
tion. The German commanders are
sacrihcing many men in their en-
deayors to hold their ground, but in
both sections the allied troops have
smashed into the enemy and made ap-
preciable gains. Scores of additional
Villages have been reclaimed and nu-
merous prisoners and large quantities
of supplies have been captured.
In the center Of the battle area the
and gradually during the day moved
forward toward the west bank OF the
Gcheldt with incroasing colerity.,
The Germans have their canQcn close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-22
LATEST HUN REPLY
PUZZLES OFFICIALS.
''Clever Dodge" or E'ReaI Ef-
fort for Peace" Debated
in Capital.
POINT TO WORD TO POPE
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.


Copyright. 1918. BY N. Y. Evening Post. Incl
President Wilson discussed with
his cabinet today the method by
which America shall make answer
to Germany's new bid for peace
Analysis Of the German note re-
vealed many different points OF view.
all of which turned. however, oh
what evidence of good faith Ger
many had offered and whether 1t
was sufficient to warrant an abrupt
and peremptory response or one that
was calculated to make the Germans
come even further along toward the
eventual goal-tangible admission
of defeat SO that the military power
and system could be conclusively re-
garded as broken.
Note Proves Puzzle.
Generally speaking. the German
note puzzled Washington. Everybody
in the government was disposed to
inquire what was behind the rather
abject phraseology of the communi-
cation-a real effort to get peace with
out humiliation or r;ss clever a0nse er0 70
ther destroying German military
nower Some officials thought they
saw an awkward and clumsy effort
of the Germans to tell the world that
they were really reforming tnelr go;v.
while at the same time. to preserve
their national pride, were not willing
to admit it in SO many words.
Others thought Germany was really
asking the President to continue the
not to approve Of any demand which
would be irreconcilab1e with the hon
or of the German people ana with
opening a way to q peace OF Justice
the writer's Of the note did not them
lax his insistence on his original de-
mands. but that they really were urg-
ine- him to be merciful in his manner
Of imposing those demands.
One Fundamental Issue.
But wherever the argument, wher-
ever the discussion, every onescame
back to the fundamental issue: Is Ger
many ION the lever or adroitly trying
to maneuver out of a bad fix with her
militaristic system intact?
The New YORK Sun eQltOrlal OF tnlS
morning comedies with the view OF
many Of the Presidents cabinet mem
bers. who point out that the whole
matter depends on the validity OF
the evidence now alleged by the pres
emit German government" Germany
claims her government has undergone
"a fundamental change" She points
to q bill introduced in the reichstag.
mat bill hasn't passed the national
legislature and has as much stand
ing as a bill introduced in the Ameri-
can Congress, Of which the great. ma
iority never get further than our
Committees. There is no guarantee
that the bill will be passed except the
"unshakable determination OF the
German people"
America is asked to accept that state
ment of future intention to reform as
a basis for the whole negotiation: There
is no safeguard that the bill will not be
dropped when once the peace parleys
are on, On tho other hand. officials
point out, how else can constitution be
changed, and can we expect Germany
to 10. it any more rapidly than we our
selves make changes in our Constitu-
ton?
Who Is Back Of It, Is Query.