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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
German Drive Is Slowing Down
British Machine Guns Are Tearing Great Holes In The Enemies Ranks
UNITED PRESS WAR REVIEW

The German thrust against Ypres itself appeared to
be developing today. The capture of Baileu and
Wytschaete and the occupation of portion Of hefam-
GUS Messnes ridge has partially exposed Ypres from
the south Hag's report shows fighting along this en-
tire front from Wytschaete to Meerne eight miles
the west and south. British commander said there
was increased artillery activity in the Passchendaele
sector This sector generally known the Ypres sal
ent. The cannonading may presage attack which
will be in the nature of demonstration prevent Brit
sh reinfOrcements from being from this front south
ward to the front between Wytschete and Meerne In
consequence of the enemy in the center along
the Lys the British troops have been forced to retire
from advanced positions the northern flank of
Ypres Haig reported This indicates the first tighten
ing Of German lines around Ypres itself In Meterne
the situation is restored and village ours Haig said In
creased activities in the Soonka sector reported an
official statement which described Greek forces cross
ing the Sturma river above Lackahincs, occupying
number of villages To the northward the British
pied Kuml Osmanli
Southwest of Ypres the enemy advance shot down
at close range In rereating both enemys Aanks
caught by the full force of the British artillery and
chine guns The famous Virgin, leaning from the church
tower at Albert, has been destroyed
From an elevation near Baileul watched the battle
throughout the afternoon, says William Philip Simms.
The area to the west constantly pounded by high
velocity and gas Shells while vapors drifted cuI
tvated fields Northwest of BaIeul and Bernoutre
Barnhardt's divisions attacked heavily at three
o'clock in the afternoon with British guns tearing great
holes in their ranks BY nightfaII the British lines
ed to be intact while fields were thick, with dead
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
American
Soldiers Have
Made Good


WASHINGTON, April 17.---Amer-
lean soldiers have made good in
France. Secretary Baker brought
that message to the country in a press
interview in which he declared the big
thing for America to do was to sup
port the war financially, in sentiment,
in belief and in courage. The Ameri-
can soldiers, he declared, were health
ful, happy and eager for fight, and
were all ANXIOUS to stick to the job
until it is done.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17

Nashville, April 12, 1918.
G. w. Allen, County Food Adm,
Greenville Tenn.
Dear Mr.. Allen:
So critical is the -four situation
that am in receipt of an appeal from
Mr.. Hoover asking that we seek vol
untary tenders Of stocks Of -four by
hotels, dealers and consumers, for the
use OF our army, navy and our Allies.
! am therefore writing to ask you IL
you will not publicly appeal to the
citizens of your county to tender as
much flour, in the original package
preferably, so as to save cost of re-
packing, to the Food Administration
as they can possibly spare, in order
that we may have larger amount
than is now available, for the use of
cur armed forces and the relief of our
Allies This -four will be paid for at
q fair market price to be determined
by me after consultation with those
familiar with the prices of -four. AZ
ter you have received these tenders
and made record Of the amounts,
the names and addresses Of the par
ties offering the -four, please send a
complete report and we will then in
dicate to you where the -four should
be delivered.
It is highly desirable that the move-
ment of this -four should be financed
by the merchants Of your county, IT,
you could induce them to do it. Then
when the -four is shipped it will be
paid for by the United States Grain
Corporation against warehouse re-
ceiipts or bills Of lading.
This is supremely important mat
ter, and am sure that you will give
it your immediate attention. II is
only through the voluntary sacrifices
Of our people, their willingness to stiIl
further reduce or even cut out alto
gether wheat products from their ra-
tons, until the next harvest, that we
may be able to do our whole duty to
our heroic Allies. We have been
large consumers Of corn meal in Ten
Ressee through choice. surely ii this
emergency we can largely increase
our consumption Of that wholesome
comTnbdity.
Please let me hear from you at
once.
Cordially yours.
HA. MORGAN.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
ALL DEPENDS ON BRITISH RESERVE PUNCH FOR cRI

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE British at Flanders may be
nearing their battle aMrne experts looked the critical
situation facing Haig today They forecast that the Allies be-
fore yielding Ypres and the little strip of Belgium they still
hold will launch desperate counter drive Such attack Of
cer declares would that the situation had passed beyond
the stage where further efforts could be made defeat Ger
strategy by slowly yielding ground and mercess saug
teng their invaders It all depends upon the British
punch for the crisis.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
Strange Mystery
In Disappearance
Of Big Vessel

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Disap-
pearance Of the navy collier Cycolps
with about 800 aboard promised to-
day to 20 down in the annals Of the
sea as one of the strangest mysteries
ever known.
The navy, though still searching in
the tropic seas has virtually abandon
ed all but the one-millionth hope Of
find her or any trace Of her crew.
The strange engulfng Of the ship
in the waste of waters let itself to ro-
mantle tales of plots to wreck her,
but thus far Captain Wells intelli-
gence officers have been unable to
establish the truthfulness Of any Of
the stories.
A complete tabulation Of the intel
ligence reports from all corners of
the world seemed to dissipate the
theory that a German raider or sub
marine had again skunk into the west
ern Atlantic. So many here turn more
to the theory that plotters within
wrecked the engines, put out of COM
mission the wireless and somehow
spirited the ship away to some out
Of the way port or scuttled her en-
route to her home port.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
Another Big
Tobacco Crop
M

The tobacco selling season is now
nearly ended, compared with the sales
early in the season. Now the farm
ers have commenced to make prepar-
ations for another crop and large
crop will evidently be planted. The
crop of this year was a record-break-
er. In pounds, it proved to be about
five million pounds, or the largest ever
raised in Greene comfy. AS to the
financial part, the crop realized for
the farmers much larger return
than any previous yield marketed in
Greeneville.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
Princess Leases
Depot Street
Movie House

The management Of the Princess
Theatre has leased the new movie
theatre building Of Mr.. Troy Vann,
on Depot street, and will operate
same in connection with their Main
street theatre. We are informed that
the building is to be rushed to an
early completion.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
Three Million
Harvest Hands
Have Volunteered

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Three
MILLION volunteer harvest hands are
ready throughout the country to de-
velop Americas bumper crops this
year, the Agricultural Department re-
ports. Only four states, Georgia,
Alabama, Florida and Virginia indi-
cate slow enlistments. Twenty-Five
per cent more hands are needed
there.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
Huns Concentrate
Against British
TeutOns Trying to Separate
Armies. Foch Aims Defeat
ing Counter Attacks.

Ottawa, April 16.-German troops
have carried Wytschaete and the
greater part of the Messines ridge,
according to dispatch from the Reu-
ter correspondent at British head
quarters in France, received here to-
night.
The enemy has also established
himself in Spanbroe1molen. The Brit
ish are still clinging to the slopes of
Messines ridge battling desperately to
repel the attacks made upon them by
overwhelming German forces.
The enemy is continuing his fore
ing tactics and is employing large
masses of fresh troops. Since the
opening of the western offensive the
enemy has thrown in 12O divisions,
many of whom have been used two
and even three times.
Today's news is not so good as one
could wish, but the following view
point is suggested:
eve are confronted by an enor-
nous concentration or men and guns.
The purpose of the enemy has been
revealed as an operation attempting
to separate the British and French
armies by rushing on the former.
General Foch in closest agreement
with Field Marshal Haig is aiming not
only at arresting the enemy but at a
counter-attack which shall defeat the
Germans. Therefore, within certain
limits the sound policy is to allow the
Germans to spend their surplus power
as lavishly as possible in order to
reach the stage of equality or even
|inferiority.
Foeh Holds up Hand.
On the other hand, General Foch
IS endeavorinp to avoid the enemy OBJ
tanning a great strategic advantage,
simultaneously pacing a definite price
on certain places as worth so much
and no more in defending. THIS when
the price Of defending Bailleul was
paid, Bailleul was evacuated.
It must be remembered that Gen.
eral Ludendorf has laid down all his
cards, while General Foch has not yet
shown his hand.
General Foch's dispositions inspire
degree Of confidence which the sit
uation in Flanders seemingly does not
justify. We may rest assured that
our own supreme command is watch
ing both the enemy and the map with
intense vigilance.
While the enemy hopes to frustrate
our plans by forcing changes by
weight Of numbers so far the incom-
parable steadfastness Of our soldiers
has deprived the enemy Of the fruits
of his schemes.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
MIR. Hoover - n
Makes Earnest :
Appeal To You

Nashville, April 12, 1918.
G. w. Allen, County Food Adm,
Greenville Tenn.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
HazenbrOuck Is Being Sought
Eagerly By Enemy Forces

With the british Army France April Wytschae
ing the crest Of blcOdnd ridge the northern end of the
battle front and SpanbmOen which the elevation
southwest today sOrmed occupied BY German
Meanwhile fresh enemy troops batterng British
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
ENEMY MAKES SMALL GAINS DURING PAST TWENTY
FOUR HOURS.

BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, April 17.--Von Armin and
Quas continuing their drive toward Hazebrouck and
suffering heavy losses apparently The only gains the past
wenyfour hours have been at Wyschaee which
led during binding mist The British troops
be advancing against Wytscheate which will probably be
taken
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
Won Seydler
Has Resigned
Zurich, April 17.-Austrian Won
Seydler has resigned, according to
reports here.
Czernin's s Success
sor Is Appointed

Amsterdam, April II. Baron
Stephen Won Raksez, Austro Hugari-
an Foreign Minister has been appoint
ed successor to Count Czernin, who
resigned following the recent expos
ure of Emperor Karls letter to
Prince Sixtus here.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17
THOUSANDS OF GERMANS KILLED AT HELINcsFoRs

WASHINGTON April 17.-Thousands of casualties
red in the Teuton capture Of Helngsfo April 49, which
taken after three days ormng according the Swedish
press reports to the State Department.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-04-17

If you receive a sample
copy of The Sun today it is
an invitation for you to
subscribe. Would like to
send it into every home in
Greeneville every after
noon. 1t will cost you only
4Oc a month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
CT Cl,iraville Briefs,

The ladl-$ uf tn" Thursday Afternoon
club cleared SllD from the musicale
given in the court house hall on Tues
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
ST. CLkIRSVALE


In re- estate Of George W. Gibson. Dc
ceased Order Ia convert unclaimed dis
tributlvr shares into county treasury.
Frr:al distribution. Account filed md
approved. Administrator discharged.
In re- guardianship "F li"Ssi" irwin. n
minor. Account filed and notice ordered.
In re- estate uf Charles Fowler. de-
ceased Account filed and notice rr-
drr"L.
charles ". Ipham' guardian vs.. His
Ward - Il! Petition 10 sell real estate.
Sale of first md second tracts confirmed
md u,nd ordered. CauS" continued.
! In re- assignment If Louis j. 'iratZ.
lrnnf of puhlirati"n nf nrtlc" CT IsIJ-
Inrr, 1T ,lir:.lcnI fIl'd
In r.. rsta," "f MII>" G""rEr. deceased.
Account Settled.
In r. estate nr ioi"r Aoif TricS. de-
c,.:i...,, Account settled.
in r. ,.Sj.,Ir Of l,nlrn y. HicEs. de-
....:,s,.d Ncr'Iiat settled.
In re- ,sl;l. uf julius Schw"h. de-
."aS,d Account settled.
In r., "$ir'" { y. +. Bowen. DECEASED.
! Account SUt:lrd.
In r.. guardianship If lI!Fh +. Nc
r;hIlnplry. rt al. minors. Account set
tl"l
In =" estate "f Mnith"w {. Henderson
decreased ArCuuu; settled.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
MARINE CASUALTIES.

WASII1NGTnH. July %L--Th" marin"
corps casualty list today shows;
Killed in action. 1: died Of wounds TO-
reivcd in action. >: wounded in action
tscvcrcly). 12 Total. rs The list:
Killed In Action.
Sergeant Willis Il. Jcftri"s. Kaufman
Texas.
Florida
Died of Wounds IN,cetved IN Action.
Marine Gunner Walter Council. Eustis
Florida.
Texas.
wounded In ActIon-Severely.
Private prnl n. often, 1922 West Car
son street Pittsburgh.
Private Walter A. Roberts, Harveys-
burg, o.
Previously Reported Missing in Action
Row Reported Killed in Action.
T'riN4.t" John T.. n"IIav"n. t"nshcKcn
Pennsylvania.
Previously Reported in Action. Vow Ro-
nortcd IS RntEg wounded in Action.
Corporal Ethan z. Harris, Toledo. o.
Private Edward lSt"ph"ns. DtAonvlll"
Pennsylvania.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
General Harbord Heads
Supply Service Of A. E. F.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Tuesday. July 3O.-Major
General james e. 1larbord, former chlci
OF staff t. General PcrShinS, has beer
appointed hcnd Of the supply service OF
the American cNprditionary forces II
was announced 1T headquarters today
lie succeeds Major G"narl Francis )
krruan. who will undertake other i'm
portant work in Europe. for which he Is
particularly fitted.
The official announcement says tha'
General Ilarburd has been closely loch'
tilted with the department Of the Am
crIcan cxpcditiOnary forces anu tha'
GENERAL rrrshinE has great confidence
in his sound Judgment and ability tC
hrr,l. th,. vast ami important work IN
his new. assignment. General liarporn
rc,.cu, work in the field has proved nun
= leader Of exceptional worth IN hatlle
Major General iiarbord commanded
,h,. brigade Of marines in the lighting
about t'haicau-Thi"rry previous |" tht
nrcscut battle. He WAS promoted MAJOR
general m June Is.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01

day evening. The Ghnvr amount VIII be
given to tho local Red troSs.
Forest &. Mc1irlvcy has been dis
charged from SERVICE al Camp sherman
and returned Wednesday Ia the home nj
his falhcr-n-law. Frank J. Mead Of this
place.
Miss Mary Gray McBrdc Will enter
tain the kiIabluc Club 1T her home on
East Main street, on Friday evening.
\. Van Patton and wife or Fair-
point. were visitors in town on "cu>
ncsday.
move within the next few weeks TO
Elm Grove.
II. i. Loe will attend the convention
Of county managers IT the Dry Fedora :
lion of the state N Summcrlani Beach
on buckeye Lake on the 7th and 9th Oh
August .
Key. Ira +. lrcper and wife have re-
turned from Frankfort Springs.
I,u,HrU johnson and wife left ycStcr-
day for IL VISIT al Detroit. Mich
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
President Wilson Expresses Self j
ON West Virginia Senatorial Race
THE WHITE HOUSE
WESHiN STON
81 Juno, 1918

LILY dear Senator:
need hardly toll you tn what gen.
interest I read your letter Of twenty
second. You were Indeed true friend and a
generous supporter throughout your torn in tho
Senate T want to express most warmly my
Of gratitude for your friendship and support.
Your letter made think very hard upon
the question whe Their there any open to- .
me through which 7 express my persone1 inter-
est in your candidacy, but I blocked by c1rcum-
stances I sure you will not need to have,
ezpounded you. Again and again this question
has presented itself to and always have been
checked by the consciousness that intervention Of
any sort my part, much as the appearance
Of an effort to pick prefer candidate, would
produce the most embarrassing Impressions and Do
met by a justifiab1e resentment the part Of
the constituency concerned which would do
harm to my friend than my preference would do
good. 1t is in this blind alley that find NY
ton with your usual intuition.
Cordially and sincerely yours.
/%%1z<vz<m
Hon. ". E. Chiffon: -
rleston, West Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
FIXED rR1CE ovERSULED.

wASITEGTON. July 3I.--Thr Cudahy
Packing company uf Chicago. wa* or
drrrd Today 10y III. federal trad" com
mission Ia disc"utinu" IT'S practice "f
co!nrcling iohbrrs /" maintain the. com
pany's fixed resale price of "nld Dutch
(IrunS.r" Thu case WIS considered
typical Of = number IF cases before ihs
commission which invo!N" the question
nc manufacturer requiring IN" main
,cuancc of resale prices by the jobbrT.
bu; not by The retailer.
Tho practice was held Unfair Ivy IN"
commission and the rudahy packing
COMPANY was ordered not {" max" agree
mrntS for tho nIarni"nanc" or rrH" pr
discriminate in price. Tho company is
T,rr,n,i,rd Ia issue Jrirr liSts. and print
nrjrcs in its advertising ar upon the
,.,rrr ~: tho rruluCt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
LARGEST TIN IMPORTS.

WASHINGTON. July %l.--Tin imports
,rrr ,hc largest in tn" history Of the
Tu;trd States IN IN cfiscal year "nhinf
Iunr 20, last amounting I" G9, III ION:
tons as compared with 6'."2H Tor l'lh
H.. nrry,ous record year. tn" depart
man, IF commerce today announced.
The growth Of The tin smelling in
dv.,rv in this country also IL shown hl
mo rcnvrt. thirteen percent Of last cyar':
in,rorj. bring or" from Bolivia l"s:
,har two years arn America bought "nI'
tn finished product. Decreased SNIP
,,,,,,e from the United KinGd"rN and tn
c,r,i,v Settlements in Asia and inCrcas
oil shinnrnts from Enl,Tla. China. ANS
,ralja and the Dutch East Indies ais
arc shown in IN" report!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
American Troops in
Italy in Fine Spirits

WASHINGTON, July 31.-The Ameri-
can COMPLAINT troops from France, arc
reaching Italy in excellent condition
and splendid spirits. says cablesranl
from the American Red Cross represent
ative with the Italian third army. re-
ccircd today at headquarters here. Al
the principal stops, to the front, the
troops were met by american Red Cross
workers who provided coffee and sub
Stantial comforts: The Italian Red
Cross also was active a small cmerG-
.ncy hospital has been establ ished at
the American base by the Red Cross.
The American troops were received
ut their base by the Italian commanding
general staff and many a1rplanes flew
overhead dropping slips OF paper bear
ms; the printed words:
viva Wilson"
Italian bands acted rs escort
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
GERMAN BAL DISASTER.

LONDON. July ala collision be-
,wccn two German railway trains
caused q gas explosion which resulted
in the death Of thirty persons. says IN
Exchange Telegraph despatch from
ruprnhagrn The accident occurred be
tween Scheidcmusl and EandsburB.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
no MINIMUM WAGE.

,v,c1I1SGTnN. July 31.--A mini
,,,,,n u,rn ~ hr applied throughout in
dm ,,' viii not hr established at 'hi"
inn by The war labor hoarl In ma
,n.- .hl< announcement to-day the board
said wage controversies Will hr cGnSlH-
I'D Ir,lividually rs heretofore, Hear
ir,.S M, I'M. question nf n minimum wHE"
Ind hrcn held and tho hoard wns 'x-
rrr,cd To establish 4 minimum IN tn"
ncnr fuiMrc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
ANGLER ALWAYS WINNER

AVALON. Cal.-Ernest Windle rises
Il, observe that angling Is taught in Ma
lures school, and the results are mosty
healthy for the angler. whether he out
generals the fish or the fish becomes
his superior il the struggle
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-01
Realty Eec{l5 Tilc0.

Thnmn> f and llren u. McTnuEhy 10
William y. ';uy Land in Smith town
/ shiu. Consideration 81.
Hiram g.. Hans and I.InuI" l.. iinnrs
/ ,n Mandy kav"lskL Land in Flushing
township. Consideration $500.
Fred Dawson t" Francis Dawson ct
nj. Land ia Peas" township. consider
atIuu. 81. ,
Dawson. Land in Pcase township. Con-
HId"ratiun 81.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

ed over the air and water manifolds
Of the ballast and trimming tangs A
fourth man was in charge of the
Kingston valves which flood the main
ballast tanks during submergence. A
stcrsman was at'thc wheel at the left
Of the forward door and two cleo
tricians stood by the No. peri
scope ready for duty.
Passing through the forward bat
terry compartment, Nelson found him
self in the wireless room, small com
psrtment. at present holding one
man. who. with a telephone receiver
strapped to his head, was listening at
the Fessenden Oscillator, or subnar-
inc signal apparatus The compari
ment was a maze Of wires, meters
switches. coils and other electrical
contriviancss. Beyond the wire76ss
room were The small staterooms oc-
cupied by the officers They were
tiny, bare. white walled cells contain
ing little more than bunk. a chest
Of drawers, a small writing desk and
a lavatory each ''o'f