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The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
PRISONERS VOICE BELIEF THAT
GERMANY is BEATEN NOV

London, Sept. 3-germans have
bandoned the famous Drogourt-Queant
switch line in their hurried retirement
southwark in their effort to get behind
the famous Wotan line or as much
thereof as If left. Queant and eLns
have both been captured by the British.
simultaneously the British and the
Americans at their extreme northern
line advanced a mile and have occu-
pied Wulverghem. The British have
also advanced four miles on twenty
mile front in region Of Buissy this
morning. capturing Doiginies, Nelu,
Berkincourt and Rocquigny. The
enemy evacuated the Drocourt- -Queant
lines without any resistance. The posi-
tion gained by the British in this sec
tor is regarded as the most important
vet taken in that section. Hinden-
burg prepared his defenses here in
1917 as a protection against any allied
advance from the Arras region along
the Cambria and Douais highways.
The much praised Wotan line has been
destroyed, but Hindenburg hopes to
hold such portions of it as he can un-
til he can prepare strong positions
farther back Ten thousand germans
were taken prisoners by the British.
They screamed with fear as the
British reached their lines. Threw up
their hands with the first appearance
of the Canadians. When questioned.
the prisoners frankly said that they
voiced the belief that germany was
beaten I'VE don't care" said one,
I'VE want peace" This, however, does
not mean that the advance was a tri-
umphant parade by any means.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
SEPTEMBER 18th is DAY SET
FOR REGISTERING $4,000, 900

Washington, Aug. 31-President
Wilson has named September 12 as
the day whereon 13,O0O.OU0 Americans
will register for the greatest draft
ever held. Those summoned include
all males between the ages of is and
40 inclusive who have not already reg
istered.
The president issued the proclama-
tion Immediately after signing the
manpower bill declaring that the
forthcoming draft will be our final
demonstration of loyalty, democracy
and desire to win, and our solemn no
tice to all the world that we stand
absolutely together in a common reso-
luton and purpose"
1t is estimated that over 2,ovv,
men will be available for Glass One,
some OF whom will be called in Octo-
Der.
The proclamation further says
we solemnly purpose a decisive vic
tory of arms and deliberately devote
the larger part of the military man
power of the nation to the accomplish
ment of that purpose"
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
ENEMY RESISTANCE SHAKING
GERMANS REPORTED PAN,CkY

Paris, Sept. BY Simms: From
Flanders to scissors, germany's stone
wall resistance. upon which she is
stalking her all. is shaking under the in
cessant French, British and American
pounding. Ludendorff, in a desperate
struggle, is continuing to hold the
allies back until the Hindenburg line
can be put in shape to serve as an
adequate defense of the german from
tier. simultaneously comes the word
that the enemy is showing signs of
panic. rushing the work on the new
Rhine defenses day and night.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
PRINCIPAL ROADS LEADING TO
ST. QUENTIN RAPIDLY FALL TO
AlllES-ENEMY USE CAVALRY
IBv Carl DeGaOdt.)

Paris, Aug. 30.-The Americans at
tacking with the French north and
east of scissors engaged in their first
battle with the german cavalry today
The enemy hurled a large body of
mounted troops against the allies and
continued a steady progress in furi-
GUS fighting. All principal roads lead
ing to st. Quentin are rapidly falling
into the allies control. Northeast of
Nesle the French are outflanking the
Canal DuNord section. North of Noy.
on the French progressed along the
main road to Ham and have reached
Palincourt The allies threaten to
envelop Autrecourt wood and the table
land northeast of Noyon
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
CLEAR, STARRY NIGHT GIVES
YANkS CHANCE TO SEE
HUNS COMING OVER TOP

With the Americans in France, Sept
3.-Strong raiding german attacks be
tween Bazoches and Fismes were re-
pulsed yesterday by the Americans.
In the clear, starry night. the Ameri-
cans saw the germans coming over
the top. They soon turned their ma
chine guns and rifles on them and
quickly routed the germans before
they reached our lines. Within half
an hour the enemy reattacned but
American snipers and machine gun
ners thinned them out so rapidly that
the germans who were not wounded
fled.
The American artillery is ripping
up the german positions northwest
of Soissons. At one point the german
machine guns delayed a certain Amer
lean detachment under the command
of Lieutenant c. o. Harris, but he
crept up and single handed captured
their nest.
The American brigadier-general ad-
vanced in the open under terrific ma
chine gun fire, to make personal OBJ
servations. American air men dropped
two bombs on objectives at Auden-
le-Roman and Longuyon. downing
three hostile machines
The germans have thrown in great
masses in some parts of the line, and
great masses are still coming up.
The decisive battle is yet to be fought,
but no one doubts the ultimate re-
suit.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

Paris, Aug. 30.-Franco-A Americans
are attacking north of scissors and
are approaching west side of Soissons
tableland. Ten fresh german divisions
have been rushed up to oppose this ad-
vance which seriously threatents the
whole western portion of the enemy's
Aisne-Vesle line. Beyond Noyon the
French are pushing toward Guiscard
and Chauny. In the Ailette region the
French have reached the borders of
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
T. r. McALLiSTER DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF

My qualifications consist of four
teen years of experience as deputy
sheriff and policeman in Pueblo, Colo
RADIO.
My private life has been for home
and righteousness.
My reward has been in giving three
sons for service.
/ need votes at the primary cleo
tion September 10th. 1918, and if elect
ed ON November 5th, / will give you
loyal service.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
Mr.. Thos. McAllister,

Mr.. Thos. McAllister,
Delta. Colorado.
Nv Dear Tom: August l, 1918.
/ am glad to hear that you are
candidate for sheriff. l wish you all
kinds of good luck and hope to hear
of your election.
| want to say that if the citizens of
Delta county knew you as l do they
would not hesitate in electing you to
the most important office in the
county.
For the seven years that was sher-
iff of Pueblo county l never had
more competent or trustworthy officer
under me than you. Wishing you the
best of success ! am
Yours truly.
J. l.. BEAMAN.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
WASHING THE BABY is THE
LIFE OF THE SOLDIER

London, Aug. 31--The Yankee boys
are making themselves at home in
Englnad and householders are learn
ing to help the boys feel at ONE.
Te doughboys don't want to 90 to
tea" at beautiful houses where they
have TO sit stiffly and uncomfortabiy
in rows in a drawing room while
lovely and we'll meaning ladies sing
to them-often very BADLY. Wat they
do want is a touch of real home life,
and that is what they are getting.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
MRS. GRACE CUMMINGS

| wish to announce to all voters that
am the Republican candidate for the
Superintendent of Schools of Delta
county. There never was time when
heavier responsibilities were put upon
the schools than today with the great
World war calling for trained young
men for camps. business and home. II
my training and experience appeal to
you as the qualifications your desire
N n superintendent. | shall appreciate
your support.
MRS. GRACE CUMMINGS.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

july 20, 1910
Hon Adair ]. Hotchkiss,
Chairman Democratic Central Com.
This is to certify that Mr.. T. F.
McAllistcr lived in Gunnison county
for a number of years prior to his re-
moval to Delta county. During all the
time of his residence in this county
he was well known to the undersigned
and by us well known to have been
a consistent advocate and worker
for the dry cause. He was never any
thing else in GunniSOn county and at
that time it meant real sacrifice
to be a well known dry man. In this
he was supported by his three sons
who are now in the service of the
United States.
Yours very truly.
GEO. HETHERlNGTON,
State Senator.
]. H. ROBINSON,
County Surveyor.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

Stockholm. Sept. Am uprising in
ukrine against the germans has
broken out again with renewed vio-
lence and is spreading rapidly, There
is almost constant fighting between
armed peasants and the Austro germ
ans. especially along the Dniepper
river.
Washington. Sept. 3.--Pershing re
ported that the Americans north of
the Aisne river. captured the village
Of Torny- -Sorny with nearly 500 pris-
oners, two large guns and as machine
guns North of vesle two hostile at
tacks were repulsed while similar
counter attacks by the enemy were
routed at West Fismes.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
ANNA NOReORG

l wish to announce to the voters of
Delta county. Colorado. that | am a
candidate for the nomination of Coun-
ty Treasurer at the Primary election
September 10. 1918. As have been
Deputy County Treasurer for the past
four years. am thoroughly familiar
with the duties of the office. Your
support will he appreciated.
ANNA, NORBORG.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

Paris. Sept. 4, a p. m.)-Toward
Guiscard the French cavalry are fore
ing the germans back and the enemy
are being compelled to withdraw
from the right bank of the North
Canal. The French have passed the
Chauny-Laon railway in the June
court region and are progressing to-
ward Aisny-Le-Chateau along the
Ailette river.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
JOSEPH HARRINGTON

We hereby announce the. name of
Joseph Harrington as a candidate on
the Democratic ticket for the Office Of
Sheriff. subject to the will of the
voters at the primary election Sep
tember 10, 1918
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
j. WELLAND JEFFERS

We hereby announce the name of
J. Welland Jeffers as a candidate for
the office of County Clerk on the
Republican ticket, to be voted on at
the Primary election, September 10,
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
w. A. SHEPHERD

! hereby announce my candidacy on
the Republican ticket for the office Of
Commissioner First District. subject
TO the will Of the voters at the primary
election September 10. 1918.
W. A. SHEPHERD.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
BRITISH CONTINUE TO MAKE
BIG GAINS ON WIDE FRONT

London, Sept. 4.-The British have
crossed the Canal Du Nord at Haut-
Allaines. II is reported. Haig's earlier
communique stated that he had reach
ed the canal and occupied Ecourt-St.
Quentin. The British hold Roman
court. just south of Ecourt st. Quen-
tin, and have also captured Inchy-End-
Artois. Dernicourt and Nermies. II is
also reported that the British have
captureu MarQuoin, midway between
Arras and Cambria. In the Lys sec
tor. the British made further progress
last night and are approaching Neuve
Chapelle and Laventie. after capturing
Sally. Nieppe and Leromarin. They
have also taken Croiz.Du-Pac.
The germans have used 81 divisions
since August Sth and the allies have
taxi N $4,000 prisoners since July Is,
The number of germans killed and
wounded is unquestionably enormous.
Paris. Sept. 4.-The allies have
crossed the Nesle river at several
points. so the war office has announc-
ed and the Franco-Americans have
reached the outskirts of Coucy-I,e-
Chateau.
A general Franco American advance
continued in the Noyon.Soissons re
gion during the night while the French
kept on pushing the enemy east of
the Dunor Canal, between the Ailette
and Aisne rivers. Chapitre Wood and
Busy were captured while a vanguard
pursued the enemy who were nearing
Griselles. South of Coucy the French
reached the outskirts of Clamecy,
Bracye and Buoy-Le-Long. taking
1900 prisoners. General Mangin has
reached tae edge of the Vauxaillon
tableland' and is gradually progress
tinuing his flank movement against
troller called for n statement of the
acing Chemin-D Des Danes.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
[. B. RAICHARI

] take this means of making the
announcement that ! am a candidate
on the Republican ticket for the office
of County Clerk and Recorder. to be
voted on at the primary election, Sep
tember 10. 1918.
l. b. RAICHART.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
L. r. wlGR RAM

This win announce that | am a can
didate on the Republican ticket for
the office of Commissioner First Dis
trict. to be voted on at the primary
election to be held September 10. 1918.
L. r. W1GRAM.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

The Only Pen on the market that
carries n breakage guarantee for one
year is a Parker Lucky Curve. Roy
L. Smith, the jeweler. 33-4c
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
CHARLES /. KELLER

We hereby announce the name OF
Charles l.. Keller as n candidate for
the office OF County Clerk and Re
corder on the Republican ticket. to be
voted upon at the Primary election
TO be held September 10th.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
i. T. BEATTY

We hereby announce the name of
]. T Beatty as a candidate for the Of
flee OF County Sheriff on the Demo
cratic ticket to be voted on at the
Primary election. September 10. 1918.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
SCOTT w. HICKMAN.

The Independent is authorized to
announce the candidacy OF Scott w.
Hickman OF Grand Junction, to Delta
county voters, for the office of Dis
trict Attorney.
32.3p SCOTT w. HICKMAN.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
J. e. BECkLEY

The Independent is authorized TO
announce ]. Il. Beckley as u candi
date for the office of county commits
sioner for the First District on the
Democratic ticket. subject to the de
cision OF the primary election. Septem-
ber 10. 1918.
J. T. BECKLEY.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
MRS. CAROLYN sEAToN.

We are authorized to announce the
name of Mrs. Carolyn Seaton as n
candidate on the Democratic ticket
for the office OF County Clerk and Re-
corder, at the primary election to be
held September 10th. 1918 32-3
MRS. CAROLYN SEATON.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06
n. X. GIBBS

hereby announce my name as a
candidate for the office of County
Clerk on the Democratic ticket. sub
ject to the will of the voters at the
primary election to be held Sept. 10.
H. X. GIBBS.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

the Coucy forest germans counter
attacks northwest of Soisson3 last
night were repuised.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

WIN Register Others MUST.
The Delta independent., 1918-09-06

Washington, Aug. 3o.-Airplanes to
the number of 100 are now in france
Most of the machines are of DeHavi-
lanu Fuurs IL is said
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

story Of a campaign carried on by
the well-meaning citizens OF a fair
sized American city TO wipe out the
sO-called vice district, which had
fourished in it's midst for years.
The fact that they have delegated
10 themselves the right TO sit in
solemn judgment on their fellow
creatures. no matter what their own
fitness might be. does not make it.
self known 10 them until a startling
and unsual series Of events finally
awakens the leader Of the move
ment 20 a realization Of his own
unfitness. The action is rapid and
the stirring events which fol-
low one after the other with start
ling rapidly hold the interest as
few plays in recent years have sue
ceeded in holding the attentions Of
their auditors. AS old as is the
theme Of The Eternal Msgdalene"
its treatment IS so modern and new
that II gains infinitely in strength
by the very fact that its auditors
instinctively feel they are witness
ing events in which they might
easily have, been prominent actors.
Two clever vaudeville turns appear
between the acts of the drama.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

novelty songs and dances and De-
Isle in comedy juggling make up
a siN-act bill, not counting the splen-
did and timely news pictures. which
will delight Sunday audiences.
The bin for the last half OF the
week starting Thursday is head
lined by the musical comedy sue
cess, Dancing Around" which IS
presented by Harry Slatko's Mid
night Rollickers. Fred Rogers is a
close second for favor and presents
a real novelty in black-face comedy
Homberg and Lee. Offering Jazz"
tunes in a manner that VIII be found
man, Doherty and Scala in songs
most pleasing; Victory Singing
and dances Of the present day and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
AT THE CASTLE.

Under it's new management, the
same as the IASalle theater, the
Castle has booked in a splendid list
of feature films. Today's pleasing
Offering is entitled The Green God, %
a powerful drama OF thrills and
mystery starring Harry Morey. This
is the sort Of mystery story that
does not allow the interest OF the
spectator TO lag. but keeps him baf-
fed I'D until the final revealing eli
max. The story is by Frederick
Arnold Hummer, and the plot is
that Of a man who steals an idol
from an eastern temple and who is
followed relentlessly by the in
furiated priests OF the ravished
shrine until the despoiler finally
meets his death. Suspicion points
TO four different persons and
not until the very end is the mys-
terry solved Betty Blythe has the
leading feminine role in support Of
Mr.. Morey.
Mondays photoplay Is THE
Changing Woman" adapted from a
widely-read story by o. Henry. To
say the least. this is an out-of-the-
ordinary picture from every angle.
That it will both interest and en-
terrain there can be no doubt. The
manner in which the heroine
changes her emotions because OF the
influences of various things on her
mind has been well presented on
the screen. Hedda Nova and Frank
Glendon handle the leading roles.
On Tuesday The Better Half
features Alice Brady. Wednesday
Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn Gree
ley are co-starred in The Road TO
France" a big patriotic Offering.
Thursday Alice Joyce in Every
body's Girl Friday Durthy Phil
lips in The Talk Of the Town" and
Saturday Just Sylvia" completes
the weeks billing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
LASALLE

Good morning! Was there ever
such a beautiful Sunday morning
For isn't It the morning following
| the day that the theaters shook off
the "flu" ban and reopened their
doors TO an eagerly waiting public.
A number of splendid features are
on tap ready for showing at the La
Sale. today's Money Isn't Every
thing" being among the best. In
this story OF the adventures Of girl
whose face is her fortune, Margarita
Fischer plays the leading role and
Is aptly suited TO the part OF the
maid whose beauty wrought such
havoc among the men o. her ac-
Quaintance.
The sinceVe acting OF Alice Brady,
beautiful Select pictures star. has
never been seen to better advantage
than in the adaptation of Miriam
Michelson's clever story. The Bet
ter Half" which is tomorrow's La
Sale Offering. The brilliant tech
nique which has characterized Miss
Brady's past photoplays is again in
evidence and her present vehicle is
one that will be remembered among
the seasons best. The dual role
played by Miss Brady is an excep-
tionally difficult one and by the eX-
ercise Of her versatile art she sue
ceeds admirably in making a vague,
vet subtle distinction between the
two totally differer, characters
David Powell is her leading man
l. ~,fr-lfIF,v - he .,
Of marital SORROWS.
That bridge OF ships is the road
to France is aptly proven in The
Road to France" Tuesdays splen-
did patriotic subject at the DaSalle.
1t is the sort of photoplay that will
make one even more glad to be an
American. because il depicts how
American vim and vigor is turning
out the necessary ships TO combat
the murderous Hun. A stirring ro-
nance OF modern American life is
staged against this most novel Of
backgrounds. with Carlyle Black
we'll and Evelyn Greedy featured.
The story breathes patriotism in
every foot OF film and is vibrant
with it's message of optimism. II
shows how enemy efforts to destroy
big American shipyard were foiled
with the uncomfortable Drawn and
courage on the job flor victory. 1t
is, altogether, tense. present-day
war industries love story.
o. Henry and Alice Joyce COM
bine 10 make Wednesdays picture
one Of extraordinary merit. En-
titled "Everybody's Girl" IL tells a
whimsical love story in a manner
typically American. On Thursday
Dorothy Phillips is featured in The
Talk OF the Town" Friday Just
Sylvia" stars Barbara Castleton and
comic Johnny Hines. Saturdays
picture is entitled Three Mounted
Men" a thrilling story OF the great
west with Harry Carey featured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

A timely and up-to-the-minute
monologue will be presented by the
clever eccentric comedian, Nick
Hufford. whose original and unique
style of comedy has made him one
Of the most sOught-after club enter
tainers in the metropolitan centers.
His speciality is sure TO create plenty
of good fun. Sydney Lachman,
whose contagious good humor and
pleasing personality as an inspired
Of crowds has made him a popular
favorite, has been secured to lead
the latest vaudeville novelty. Vic
tory Singing" He will be we'll liked
and his portion Of the program is
sure to please. Lolotte, a skating
bear; Ferguson and Sunderland in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
IN THE PERMANENT THEATRICAL

3 on account OF the influenza ban. fin
ished an engagement at the Murat
In Indianapolis last night. Indianap-
oils people thought Leave II 20
Jane" an unusually clever musical
show.
William Faversham IS TO star in
The Prince and the Pauper."
In support OF Miss Ethel Barry
more in THE off Chance" are Will
liam Boyd, Harry Plimmer, Albert
Gran. Ben Johnson, Edward Emery.
T. Wigney Percival, c. MacLean
Savage. John NJ. Troughton, F. G.
Butler. Eva Ia GalHenne. Cecilia
Radcliffe, Antoinette Hanson, Anita
Rothe and Mary Balfour.
Fort Wayne had an unusually
brilliant musical event last night,
Madame Amelia Galli-Curci singing
at the Palace theater under the aus
pices OF the Morning Musical club
OF Fort Wayne, which will offer a
series Of distinctly high grade must
cal attractions. Madame Call
Curci's date at Fort Wayne under
went change on account Of the in
dlenZa epidemic.
The local public, now that the in
fuenza ban Is lifted, would welcome
opportunity TO see at least "A few
standard attractions
The season Of the Chicago Grand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10

Opera Co. Will open at the Auditor
ium this month and promises TO be
uncommonly brilliant. A great
Galaxy OF stars, headed by Amelia
Galli-Curci, viii appear.
"A Tailor Made Man" a clever
comedy, is attracting numerously at
the George NJ Cohan theater, Chi
cago. Grant Mitchell, who acted in
Nothing But the Truth" in Chicago
before William Collier took over the
comedy for starring purposes, Is fea-
tured in "A Tailor Made Man. g"
which is duplicating in Chicago the
unusual success IL won in New York.
Cohan & Harris are the producers.
which IS ample guarantee that every
is provided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-10
0RPHEUM

Enthusiastic crowds flocl5ed to all
three performances at the Orpheum
yesterday anxious to find relaxation
and entertainment in the good bill
Of vaudeville furnished
Today the bill changes again and
a fine program Of interesting fea-
lures has been secured 10 start of
the new week. Ann Butler and Hal
Germanus will be seen in The Cycle
OF Mirth," a jolly entertainment con-
sisting Of singing and dancing spe-
cialties presented by these talented