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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1918-04-24

The boys are cheerful" he said.
They are happy and one of the hard
est working batteries in the regiment
They are men--real men all Of them,
according to DR.. Wall and their sefvi.
ces are making a good showing along
with every other organization in
camp.
1t was one of the most inspiring eX-
perences of the war to sit and listen
to DR. Wall tell of the work of Green
wood boys at camp last night and his
audience truly appreciated his ad-
dress.
He is known to he one Of the most
popular among his following at the
camp and he has turned down many
fIattering offers to he able to remain
in the service and with the boys.
He brought news from the Y. NJ. C.I
A, TO The public The general camp
secretary writes: 1--WE feel peculiar
responsibility to you. You subscrib-
ed the money to bring this touch Of
home to these men of our army; We
are your trustees in the discharge Of
this sacred obligation and II is our
daily prayer that we may be equal |
to the trust that you have reposed in
u.s."
He read the following letter from
Battery c to the people Of Greenwood; /
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1918-04-24

evening and his efforts were inter-
rupted at immediate junctures by the
outburst of laughter or applause from
the banquet guests.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
ENEMY U.BOAT SUNK
BYANERICAN VESSEL
STEAMER HAD FIERCE BATTLE
OFF ATLANTIC coAsT-HlT
BY AMERICAN SHOTS.
SUBMARINE OPENED FIRE
u-Roat Tried to Draw Away When II
Found Guns Were outranged.
Terrific Explosion Just Before
Sub Went Down.

Washington Destruction Of an en-
'smy submarine on Sept. 3, off the At
lantic coast by gun fire from the
American steamer Frank Fl. Buck, was
reported to the Navy Department by
the master of the steamer. He said
that two shots were observed to hit
the submarine, which sank after ter
rifle explosion.
The submarine, the captain said,
opened fire on the steamer at range
Of 400 yards, but when 1t found
after an interchange of three score
shots that 1t was outranged by the
American guns 1t tried to draw off. II
was then that the ship put in the two
shots which the captain believes de
stroyed the enemy.
The captains story Of the encounter
as made public by the department waa
received over the long distance tele.
phone from an Atlantic port at which
the Buck had arrived. Earlier In the
day the department had heard that
there had been O battle between q
steamer and q submarine and It began
an investigation to learn the facts.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
FOE PRESSED BACK
ON 2O-MILE FRONT
FROM HAvRINcouRT TO BEAU.
vols BRITISH GAIN AND TAKE
HUGE LOT OF STORES.
GERMAN RETREAT HURRIED
sssd Expected To Remain Throuahout
Winter-6rltlsh Only Seven and
> Half Miles West Of St.
Quentin.

London.-The British smashed for
ward relentlessly on q front Of 20
miles. from the Bapaume-Cambrai high
read at Havrincourt to the region west
Uf St Quentin. On both wings OF this
attacking line they progressed two
and q half miles. In the center they
made nearly three miles Roadway.
Field Marshal Haig announced that
the line Havrineourt- Roisel- Beauvais
had been reached. This means the Brit.
Ssh are only seven and half miles
west OF St Quentin, the great central
bulwark In the main Hindenburg de-
Tense line, which the Germans must
hOld il they would prevent retreat TO
me Belgian frontier
The stocks OF coal and road metal
which have fallen into British posses
sion. together with large quantities Of
ether war material, prove that 1t was
ehe enemy's intention to remain in oc-
cHpation OF the somme battlefield dl.-
eng the minter months, and also tho
hurried nature of the retreat that has
been forced upon him.
! The German retirement continues
throughout the whole area to the west
Of Cambrai and St Quentin and the
British advance guards IN the zone gen.
erally between Cambria and Peronne
sre close to the Hindenburg line.
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ADVANCE To AISNE IN
FACE OF RESISTANCE
AMERICANS ENCOUNTER STIFF.
EST MACHINE oUNFIRE SINCE
CROSSING vEsLE.
MOVED ALONG CURVED LINE
Advance Followed the Bombardmsnt
Which Continued All Nisht-Ger
mans Throw Shells In Effort
To Check Allies.

With the American Army on the
Aisne Front.--In the face of the STIFF.
est machine gun fire since the Ameri-
cans crossed the Vesle, in force.
American iRfantrymen advanced at
certain points on curved line extend.
ing from Glennes to Well Arcy.
The advance was preceded by q
heavy artillery bombardment.
From the plateau Americans took
up positions IN the ravines, which
drained northward. but the advance
was necessarily cautious. owing to the
commanding position Of La Petit1
Montague, which is the, highest point
in that region. The French and Amer.
lean artillery bombarded this mountain
where the Germans had built strong
emplacements for heavy machine guns
and also kept UP continuous firo
upon all points where the German a.,
tillery had been endeavoring to hold
back the advancing infantry.
The Germans threw shells into Fis.
mes. BaEoches. BlanEy and other
places in an effort to check the allied
troop movement There was q strong
direct and indirect fire from La Petite
Montague. The, machine gunners
blaxed away. but the American detach.
ments made Roadway at intervals by
keeping under any possible cover and
not attempting to go ahead in large
numbers.
American officers say indications
are that the Germans intend to cling
to every foot Of ground south OF the
Aisne as long as possible. using ma
chine guns until the gunners are bla 81
ed from the positions.
The principal resistance with which
the Americans had to contend came
from the region OF LAPetite Montague.
northeast of Revillon. where observers
reported there were from 30 to 40 ma
chine gun nests entrenched on the
summit OF the hill. On the other hills
to the south OF the Asne the German
machine gunners had taken positions.
and with snipers ut various points
points caused some annoyance.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
WILL sToP MAKING BEER
THE Fced Administrator lssuss orase
Prohibiting Bear Making After
December I, 1918.

washdngton.-The food adminatra-
ton issued an order prohibiting the
manufacture Of beer after Dec, /. 1918.
This announcement was made BY the
food administration, which said the
decision had been reached ct confer.
ences between President Wilson and
representatives Of the fuel, food and
railroad administrations and the war
industries board.
Warning also was issued to nianu-
facturers of all beverages and mineral
waters that for the same reasons there
will be further great curtailment" in
fuel for the manufacture OF glass con-
tanners. OF tin plate for caps. of trans
portation and Of food products In such
beverages"
Action along this line, 1t was said,
had been expected by the brewing in.
terests In view of the fuel administra-
tons order OF last July 3 reducing
coal consumption OF breweries 80 per
ceAt and a warning that they might
not be able to continue in business.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
WITHOUT ROLL CALL
Prohibition Bill Wins in senate-Now
Goes to House-Amendments
May Force Conference.

Washington.-The s12,OOO,OoO emer-
gency agricultural appropriation bill.
with It's rider for national prohibition
from next July until after the Ameri-
can armies are demobilized after the
end Of the war, was passed Sept. 7 By
the senate without . roll call.
Before final passage OF the measure
the senate voted, Is to 6. TO retain the
prohibition rider. A final effort 10
postpone the effective date Of the
dry" legislation to Dec. so. 1919, was
defeated.
The bill now goes to the house, and.
because of many amendments insert
ed by the senate. It undoubtedly will
be sent TO conference. Prohibition
leaders, however. expect the house to
agree 10 the dry" rider so that there
win be no possibility Of changes being
made by senate and house managers.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
RAISE EQUALS sl.OO A DAY
Railroad Workers Get Big Increase In
Pay on Order issued by Director
General MeAdoe.

Washington.--NearIy 9 million rail
road employees, including al clerks,
track laborers and maintenanee-of-way
men, are to receive wage increases of
s26 . month. the equivalent d 81 .
day or 10 cents an hour. over the pay
they received last January / under Q
new wage order issued By Director
General McAdoO. Advances ave effe ;.
tive as Of September 1.
This order. affecting half OF khe rail.
road men Of the United States and
adding approximately $3.50, OOO. 900 To
the annual payroll In calculations OF
labor Representatives. Ii the second
largest aggregate wage increase ever
granted In American industrial history.
Most OF the employees covered by tire
new order have made considerably
less than St00 q month, and the volun.
tary increase was decided on by the al.
rector-generAl after investigation by
lis advisory board Of railroad wages
and working conditions OF the pay OF
men doing similar work In other indus.
tries. In the main, this boards recon-.
mendations were followed.
The order specified that eight hours
Is to be considered the basic day, but
overtime up TO 10 hours Ii to be paid
pro rata. with one and ons-half the
regular rate for overtime past the 10
hourA Specific rules are laid down
for the promotion Of employees On
grounds Of merit and seniority
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
TOLL OF HUN DEAD GREAT
no Opportunity To Take Prisoners.
Artillery On Both sidss In
Niolent Acflon.

With the American Army In France.
Despite strong German resistance,
american troops have advanced sew.
eFai points toward the Aisne.
At 4 am, after . heavy barrage.
they attacked the enemy. occupied a
wood along the Aisne Canal and threw
the Germans across the canal
The last important footing Of the
Germans on the south bank Of the
Aisne canal has been wiped out by the
Americans.
The Americans have captured the
wood on the southern bank OF the
stream Just west Of viiieTs Prayers.
/, TO the southeast OF this zone the
Americans have Joined mp with the
French line.
The Germans In that region have
Aeen putting up strong resistance, ct
tempting TO hold onto the north OF the
canal.
The Germans evidently are trying
% stein the aaIied advance until they
can make further preparations for q
retirement to the Chemin-des.D Danes
line north OF the Aisne river
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
COMMENTATORS REPuLsED.
French Take 80 Prisoners From Five
Different Regiments.

French Take 90 Prisoners From FIve
Different Regiments.
Paris.--French troops have crossed
the Crozat canal opposite Ides, three
miles southwest OF Vendeuil.
Two strong German counter-attacks
were repulsed by the French in the
Laffaux region. northeast Of Soissons
The French, took 80 prisoners belong
ing to five different regiments.
With the allies Immediately before
or approaching the Hindenburg line.
the enemy is beginning to react moro
violently with his artillery. Neverthe'
less, the French are pushing ahead IL
the region where the line has not ye!
been attained and, according TO the
latest information. were a little more
than five miles from st. Quentin their
guns following the infantry up speed
lily. The Germans evidently intend 20
defend st Quentin. theoretically and
are fighting in approaches TO town
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

washington.-M. v. Richards, agrt
cultural commissioner for the South
ern railway for years, and widely
known in railroad circles in the South
died at Atlantic City, N. ]. He suf
fered O nervous breakdown sewers
years ago. from which he did not re
cover. Mr.. Richards was born In
Princeton. H.. 50 years ago,
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
TgRoNIER Is OCCUPIED.

FrsHeh A6ssnse IN Average Depth o.
TIE MIIss On eo-MIls Front
I1sadon.-Tergnier. three miles wsst
uf L. Fere. has been captured b. the
French troops.
TIE French have advanced On : -
msle front to "A average depth Of two
miles and at some places TO depth OF
fuzr niles. Thsy occupied Tergnie-
wfthnuf opposition.
The French troops also reached TIE
Esrest OF Coucy and are nov On = htE
ssratch q snttraiy new ground
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

Chicago.-Lieats. 8. N. Cornell and
Earl Carroll. American aviators With
the flying circus" Of thirteen British
ana American sirpIanes. which has
been giving exhibitions Of battle
stunts IN many cities. few from
Minneapolis 70 Chicago. covering sc
miles IN about four and unehat hours
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
NlNETv-THREE SENT TO PRISON

I. N. w. Men Convicted In Chicago
Now at Fort Leavenworth.
Eeavenworth. Kas.-"Dresslng In" a
the 9S Industrial Workers Of the World
received at the federal penitentiary
here was begun and required the great
err part OF the day. The Industrial
Workers Of the World are not to ba
treated as a group in the prison, the
warden stated, and by noon IL had
been assigned to various shops foi
work. w. d. Haywood was not among
those first assigned.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
soMs mIscREASr BEHIND sARs.

Acting Head Department Of JustIse
Thinks Ne Has the culpfit.
Chicago.--In me score or more OF
eersons rounded up In connection with
me federal building bomb outrage.
ektlip ]. Barry. acting head Of the ~.
rzi bureau OF the department OF jus
Ice. said that he has either the cul-
prit or one who can Kive information.
He e said 70 have very definite sus-
elcsous with regard 10 one of the men
aaz 70 have obtained important infor-
mafkon from him
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

Frsseh Make Gains Between ssnsme
and olsc.
Pariss-on the front between the
Nomme and the Disc the French con-
sizasd to press forward. overcoming
resistance Of the German rear guard.
according to the war offics report
Pushing east Of Ham. French troors
lave occupied the towns Of Drnry and
oIzezy. more than thres miles beyond
Bzrssis. nortA o. the Aiistts, YES
captured in heavy fighting.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
Assault Completely Repulssd.

London.-Ths Germans delivered =
countsr-attack against the positions
won By the British vest OF Gouzean-
court, fronting the Hindenburg line.
southwest Of Cambria. Field Marshal
Haig announced In bis official state
msnt and said the enemy assault had
been completely rspalsed.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
ITALY RECEIVES MISSION.

Premier Orlando and Other italian OF.
flclais Receive Americans.
Rome-Premier Orlando and other
Italian officials received an American
mission composed Of Congressman N
H. Wefling and J. H. Mays Of Utah. B,
Aswsil Of Louisiana A. W. Barley Of
Kentucky, Marvin Jones of Texas and
c. T. Randall OF California The mia.
sion viii visit the American troops on
the Anssrs-Itaiisu front and also viii
inspect the Italian war plants.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
MARINES FIGHT IN RUSSIA
sIueIaekets Cut Their Way out Of o
Dangerous Petition.

Archangel, Northern European Rus
sia.--A, detachment Of American blue
jackets was among the entente allied
forces fighting recently In the vicinity
OF Oberserskaya which resulted In TIE
capture OF the town. The Americans
successfully. extricated themselves
from q dangerous predicament when
surrounded by the enemy.
The Americans we're part OF the
expedition which approached the towr
from the rear some time In advance Of
other forces moving In another direc-
ton Completely surrounded. the
Americans fought their way through.
but found themselves imbedded In
deep swamps. through which they
struggled for more than two days
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
Nsyad. Senator First To REGISTER.

Washington.-Se Senator Henderson oil
Nevada has the distinction OF beina
the first member Of the United States
senate to register under the new draft
law extending the age limits to men
under 70. He filed with local draf.
authorities registration certificate 70
forward TO his home 81 Elko, New.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

vsfersn csvaIrymen Suicides Because
Of Worry Over m Health.
81 Louis.-Col. Hsratfo Gates Sick
les q. .. 4. retired. shot and killed
himself In his hons here. He was g
years old. : son and namesske OF =
civil var general and formerly was In
charge Of the Twelffh Cavalry. He
was In charge Il Columbus. =. -. dur
lng ne zsxioan trouble. and vss IN
TIE fighting Il the time Of the Hexi-
can raid.
Worry over his own and his wifer
health il said to have been the cause
Of his taking his life. He retired from
the army seven months ago.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
MEMPHIS FIREMAN KILLED
Meets Death When Heavy Rafter Falls
At elaxe Which Damages Buck
eve OH Mil.

Memphis. One fireman was instant
ly killed. four others received minor
injuries and a loss Of approximately
$4,000 was entailed In a fire which
broke out at the Buckeye Cotton on
company. The seedhouse, containing
many tons of seed. was destroyed.
Frank CampagnR. ladderman, was
killed when the large rafters support.
ing the floor on which rested tons of
cottonseed. burned and collapsed. A
large 12x12 rafter, falling distance
OF 80 feet, struck Campagna on the
forehead. causing instantaneous death.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

Warrington Senator Robinson, oil
Arkansas. q member Of thu appropria-
tons committee. has been appointed
By the Democratic steering COMMITTEES
Is q member Of the finance committee
TO succeed the late Senator James, Of
Kentucky, the senate announced.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

Lexington. Ky.-Mrs. Samuel = Fet
tsr Of Ashland KY. said 70 be the rich-
est woman In Kentucky. has given
efoo.0e0 endowment 70 Sandy VALLEY
Msthodlst Seminary 1t PaiEsviIls. KF-
Il neno<y o. her husband.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
WERE AFLoAT SIX DAYS.

Grew Of Torpedoed Steamer Finally
Rescued orr Spanish Coast
Washington.-Two members OF the
naval armed guard Of the American
steamer Joseph Cudahy. torpedoed on
Aug. II some 700 miles of the British
coast. had been afioat In IN open boat
six days when rescued IS miles or the
Spanish coast. the navy department
announced. They we're William ].
Herman. seaman, and Henry Beck
mann. both Of San Francisco. Cal
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
Unltss states Steamer AfIrs.

An Atlantic Port--An American
steamship caught IRE At sea and came
into port with ! bold IN flames which
had been burning So hours. destroying
thousands Of pounds Of sugar. tobacco
and fruit taken On II Porto Rico.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

Washington. British and French
consular and other officials throughout
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Russia are IN,
der arrest pending the outcome Of no
gotiations going On between the allied
governments and soviet authorities.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

London.- Csunt George v. ron Hsrt
ling. the imperial German chancellor.
has resigned. giving bad health as the
cause for his retirement. according to
the Genera correspondent OF the Daily
Express. quoting dispatch received
in Geneva from Munich. Bavaria.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
HAVE elk SONS IN SERVICE.
Three Are In the v. 9. Navy and Three
In the Army.

Cincinnatir-Mr. and Mrs Charles
Meyer of this city have sent ak sons
to help America and her allies get the
kaiser and his gang. Meyer and his
wife came from Alssce-Lorraine and
hope 70 see the allies restore that ter.
Fitory to France. A flag with SIX stars
in the window of the Meyer home tee
tlfy to the Meyer pride IN their great
contribution to the cause. Three sons
are IN the navy and three in the army.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

washingson.--More than two mfaion
packages Of chewing gum have been
ordered ~ the var department 70 help
the army keep of thirst during iong
marches. Lemon drops made from
special formula and canned tomatoes
also have been ordered IN large guam.
titles FER he same purpose. sass 4
statement from the war department
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
RAPID PROGRESS IN OUTSTANDING
Informs! Summary Of Army Munitions
Situation

Washington.--in an informal sum
mary Of the army munitions situation,
Assistant Secretary Crowen. director
OF muHitions, indicated rapid progress
was being pade in the produetisn OF
rifles, machine guns and sone types
OF artillery. In majority OF the "A
plants at vsrk on artillery contracts,
however, he said. the flow of manu-
facture had not yet reached the pro-
duction stage. The output of 156 mil.
limeter howitxers is an exception to
this rule. about $50 weapons Of this
caliber having been shipped to France
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
KIllsd n AIrpIane Accldeut.

Fort Worth. Texas.-Lieuk Sidney
c. Greene. OF Calhoun. Ca. was killed
At Barron Field when his sirplans
crashed TO the ground.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
shot twice A Religious Festival.

Chicago.-Aore than 5000 partcl
pants In a religious festival Ia the for
eign district were thrown into . panic
when Joseph Abanez was shot twice
through the heart The assassin fired
from the midst OF . throng but escaped
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
Flfsx aurs In coIIanae.

Lexington, Ky-Ffty persons we're
hurt whsn section Of Al amFaishea-
ter collapsed during service flas dsd-
lcatian e Yancshark. ".
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
TROOPS HEAR LORD READING.
nrltish Ambassador To U. 9. Addresses
Yankee scldlera

With the american Army In France
lord Reading, British ambassador to
me United States. addressed the Amer
lean soldiers who took Jnvigny In a
dugout within sound Of the guns last
week, bringing assurances to the sol.
ziisrs that the people OF the United
States we're with them and proud of
aheir achievements This is said to
Be the first time that any ambassador
ever addressed troops at the front.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
saws KAISER cREArLv AGED.


CenevR.--gwiss who saw Emperor
william and King Ferdinand quite
closely ut their Naaheim conference
recently. according to the Democratic.
declare that the German ruler has
greatly aged and that h hair i snow
white and bis shoulders stopped. The
emperor's eyes are feverish, his ges-
lures abrupt and bis face which Is
severely lined. gives the impression of
! man suffering from . great sorrow.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
TENNESSEE

Epitome of Interest.
ing Events That Are
Transporting Over
the State = = =
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13

FH00V FFs#aHsF# IT W.T. F#sSNss
London.-The capture By the British
q 1900 prisoners and 76o guns In
four weeks Il announced by Field Mar.
shsl Hsig IN "A order Of the day.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-13
10000 PRISONERS IN 4 DAYS

More Then Four Hundred Guns
Have Been Taken.
London.-More than $1,000 prisoners
and more than 100 guns have been
taken by the British In the four days,
according to war office report. Marked
progress was made by the British along
the Flanders 'front.' the statement
shows. and Ploegstreet village az well
as Hill s. have been captured. Tho
hill is southwest Of Messines.