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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Enemy Almost smothsred.

With the Anglo American Armies
Near st. Quentin. Oct. 9.-Heavy fight
Ing continued throughout the night on
the Cambrai-St. Quentin front and the
British and Americans continued their
progress of Tuesday under a heavy
protective fire from the British artil-
lery. Tho defeated enemy was almost
smothered under the great deluge OF
steel and explosives.
A large number of guns have been
captured by the British and Ameri-
cans In addition to the great patches
OF prisoners which continue to arrive
at the cages. The American troops
alone captured two complete field bat
teries and battery OF heavy artillery.
Tho Ameri ans captured their guns
ovtAanIA both ends Of the valley
south OF Fremont, capturing all the
German guns there.
German reinforcements have ar
rived. but as these troops have been
engaged several times recently, their
presence merely adds to the confusion
In the enemy ranks.
Part Cambria Has Played.
Cambria was one of the most i'm.
portant German positions in northern
France and was one OF the bastions
upon which the northern end of the
Hindenburg line rested. 1t derives
great strategic Importance from the
number OF highways and railways
which converge there. The city is on
the Scheldt canal and lies twenty one
miles west Of the Belgian frontier. 1t
is twenty one miles southeast Of Ar
ras and thirty.two miles from the great
German base OF Lille.
The British almost got into the city
In the autumn of last year, when Cen.
Byng made surprise attack which
rolled the Germans back into the sub
urbs
This assault began on Nov. 20. 1917.
and in the first dash the British went
ahead six miles The city was taken
under the fire of the British guns. but
the Germans rallied and In their turn
made n surprise attack which pressed
back the British. In this lighting
American engineers distinguished
themselves.
In Path ~ VI, k,,.k
Cambrai was IN tho nsth a, vor
KIuck,a horde. thot ro,Ioa thr.,,o.,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
TENNESSEANS AT CAMBRAI

London, Oct. 9.--The British and
Americans have advanced to depth OF
about three miles along twenty-m
front In their great attack between st.
Quentin and Cambria yesterday. Field
Marshal Haig made this announcement In
his report from headquarters last night.
North and South CaColina and Tennes-
see troops captured Brancourt and Pre-
mont, making an advance In these oper-
ations OF more than three miles.
The troops were those OF the Thirtieth
division undcr Gen. Lewis.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Started Hurnino Towns.

with the Anglo-America Armies
Near st. Quentin, Oct. 9.-The Ger
mans have started burning towns far
east of the line on which they are. now
fighting. Maretz between Clary and
Bohain, is in flames. The Germans
are being given no rest whatever, for
in addition to the barrages falling or
them as they vainly try to stem the
onrushing British and Americans other
British guns are hammering their rear
lines. paying especial attention to.
roads.
AS darkness fell Tuesday night the
sky was dotted with British airplanes,
some lowering over the smoking and
daming battlefield, while others were
on their way to add to the general
confusion behind the enemy lines by
dropping bombs on all sorts Of enemy
targets.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
CLOSES ALL SCHOOLS.
Selma Takes Steps to Prevent Spread OF
Enidemjr

Selma, Ala. Oct. 9.--All schools. the
aters, picture shows. lodge meetings.
churches and clubs were closed up today
in Selma by recommendation of the
county board of health until an impend-
ing epidemic of Spanish influenza Is pre-
vented. This action was taken follow
ing the example of nearby cities where
the disease has become an epidemic.
There are well over a hundred cases in
Selma now. confined largely to the viii
lage OF the Selma Manufacturing COM
employed to prevent the spread of the
disease by stopping all public assem-
blaRes
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
GOMPERS SATISFIED.

Rome, Oct. 9.-Speaking at reception
rendered him by the press. Samuel Com
pers expressed satisfaction at what he
had seen on his trip to the italian front
and also referred to the peace move OF
the central powers.
I'VE will not he duped by the enemy's
maneuver." Mr.. Gompers said. I'VE wish
Germany besides being beaten. to know
that she Is beaten"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
TENNESSEE BOYS
TAKE BATTERY
While Fighting on Ca J ai.st.
Quentin Front sh
British. S.
SMASH THE sILyFa'EO
Americans BattlE Ay West Of
corney, Joine Up With
French Coming South.

With the American Army on the
Cambrai-St. Quentin Front, Oct. g.
Is a.m.)-Tennessee and Carolina
troops. fighting with the British on the
Cambrai- st. Quentin front. captured a
big battery of German guns south Of
Fremont, as well as two batteries of
field guns, many machine guns and n
great quantity Of light arms and sup
plies
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Can't Ston Qouuhhoya.

With the American Army Northwest
OF Verdun, Oct. 9.-(12:30 p.m.)-Gen.
Pershings men are driving ahead ev-
'erywhere. The roads are heavy as a
result of continued rains. but this fails
to stop the doughboys. The attack in
the Argonne region is continuing. The
Americans have battled their way west
of Corney to point where they Joined
UP with the French coming from the
south.
Three German divisions which have
been facing the Americans have been
withdrawn exhausted.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
EPIDEMIC SPREADS.
More Than 10000 Cases Of Spanish "Flu'
Reported In WashnQton.

Washington, Oct. 9.--The epidemic OF
Spanish influenza in Washington contin-
ued on the increase today. More than
10, 900 cases of the disease are scattered
throughout the city and the deaths arc
constantly increasing.
Because of the growing seriousness OF
the situation. the health authorities have
been compelled to establish emergency
relief stations, as many of the sick have
been unable to get medical attendance,
doctors and nurses being very short.
officials fear that the crest Of the dis
ease will not be reached for several days.
Meanwhile war work has been seriously
interfered with During the last twenty :
four hours a total Of 2,174 new cases and
thirty four additional deaths were re-
ported.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
French Capture 10000.

Paris, Oct. 9.-Nearly 10000 German
prisoners were taken yesterday by the
allied forces in the fighting along the
various fronts of the battlefield, says
Marcel Hutin in the Echo de Paris to-
day. The Germans. he adds, are hur-
riedly evacuating the Argonne forest.
The battle is continuing.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
ANGLO AMERICAN ARMY
ATTACKS ON WIDE FRONT
,Germans Hurriedly Building Trench Systems
p East of Rheims in Probable Preparation for
K New Retreat, Which May Release All of
France and Great Part of Belgium.

With the British Army on the Cambrai-St Quentin
Front, Oct 6 a.m) The Germans preparing for
another retreat in northern France and hurriedy
building trench systems east of Rheims about five miles
eastward of the present battlefront according to further
details received by the British today.
The great British drive the Cambrai-St Quentin
front kepp at full speed during the night and shows
no signs of letting up.
american troops took part in the latest British as
sau which launched through the breach in the Hin
denburg line south of Cambria yesterday mornng).
The attackers encountering practically resist
except machine gun fire and feeble artillery sheng
Many prisoners liberated by the British advance
Civilians made the reports to the British military
thortes that the Germans preparing line of
earthworks east of Rheims. Some of the prisoners
pressed the belief that the Germans would be unable to
make decisive stand west of the Meuse river
Of the Germans fall back to the Meuse it would
the redemption Of practically all of France and great
part of Belgium.
Pershing's Men Advance.
With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, Oct
9-Gen Pershings army is advancing east fthe Meuse
river Americans captured several towns in often
sive east of Meuse river.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Attack on Four. Mile Front.

Nttdck OH TuuT- WIN TTVIe'
Paris. Oct. 9.-Tennessee and Caro-
lima troops, fighting under Gen. Lewis.
on Cambrai- st. Quentin front, smashed
the Siegfried (Hindenburg) line on a
four mile front in the smashing as
sault which began yesterday morning.
The attack Is continuing.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
WAR MANEuvER. SAYS PAGE.

Rome, Oct. 9.-The American ambas
sador. Thomas Nelson Page. being asked
for his personal opinion respecting the
German peace proposal said:
This is nothing but war maneuver,
camoufaged to look like a peace often
sive.'
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
KAISER'S PEACE OFFER
DEMORALIZES ARMY
BoCHE MORALE IS GONE, DE-
CLARES DOUGHBOY. =
Wilson's Answer Creates Ap-
parent Qualification in Ranks
of Americans.

With the British Army on the Cam
brai Front, Oct. 9.-(Noon.) - The
kaiser's latest peace offer has demor-
allied the whole German army.
This is the way one American-dough-
boy expressed it, after the big advance
yesterday.
"The boche morale is gone. We
kicked them out of the bushes and
shot them like rabbits" he added.
German prisoners taken in the drive
which began Tuesday morning said
that the kaiser's order of the day on
Sunday made the troops feel that the
war was lost.
IF the kaiser doesn't want to fight
any more, neither do we," said one
German prisoner.
Comment Forbidden.
With the American Army Northwest
of Ve-dun, Oct. 9.-(Noon.)-The text
of President Wilson's answer to the
latest German peace overtures became
public in the American army today.
While comment was forbidden in
such units as the news reached, it
created apparent qualification that no
armistice had been granted in the
present military situation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Slow in champa aane.

London, Oct. 81 p.m.)-German
troops today are counter attacking
very heavily on the Suippe river front
in the Champagne and the French
have not been able to make very much
progress.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
FAIR. SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM

The Joy Is gone
from living. the
"fuv has got our
goat, l know no
worthy substitute
II kissing must be
smote; so throw
up al' the windows
and let the wind
blow t hro u g h /;
co m e, kiss me,
girls. I'll take a
shot, Joys wings
were made to flu.
The weather? Fair
N weather tonight
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09

STORES CLOSED BY INJUNCTION.
Girard. Ala. Oct. 9.--Atty Gen. Lloyd
Tate has served injunction papers on sew
eral stores here closing them up under
injunction proceedings the proprietors
being suspected Of violating the prohi-
bition laws of the state. In a raid here
some time ago more than a million dol
lars worth Of contraband liquors were
captured and most of It destroyed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Eranah saixa pafsn.s..

Paris, Oct. 9.-French troops attack
Ing last night south and east of st.
Quentin captured the German defenses
between Harry and Neuyille-St. Armand
and drove past the latter town on the
north, today's official statement by the
war office Announces
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09

Paris, Oct. S.-Attempts by the Ger
mans to recapture the positions gained
yesterday by the French north of the
Arnes were repulsed with heavy losses
to the enemy.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Teutons Retired.

London, Oct. S.-(A. P.)-G:15 p.m.)
The British advance along the battle
front between Cambria and St. Quen-
tin is proceeding very well today all
along the line. There is not so much
resistance by the Germans as there
was yesterday. This probably Is due
to the Germans having retired during
the night.
In the American sector OF this front
the Germans are resisting very strong
ly. The American losses have not sbeen
heavy. The total American casualties
is less than half the number Of Ger
mans taken prisoner.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Pershing's Men Advance.
Rapid PROGRESS Made.

London. Oct. 9.-The Anglo -Ameri-
Fan attack was resumed this morning
pm the entire front south of Cambria
Field Marshal Haig reported today.
Rapid progress was being made.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-10-09
Confusion Behind Lines.

With the Anglo American Armies
Near st. Quentin, Oct. 9.-There Is
great confusion within the enemy lines.
On the front Of the two British armies
engaged elements from no fewer than
twenty nine enemy divisions have been
Identified along the twentymile fight
Ing line. Such concentration Of troops
seems almost incredible until 1t Is real
lied that some of these divisions have
been engaged almost continuously
vince Aug. 5 and many are mere shad-
Dws of the old organizations.
The ground over which the great
battle has been fought Is covered with
dead men and horses. Many Germans
are buried under tons of earth in COL
lapsed dugouts. Only a few Of the
prisoners captured had heard of the
Austro- German plea for an armistice
and their ideas on the subject were
extremely hazy.
No Wire Barriers Ahead.
From all sources 1t Is learned for a
virtual ce;...ainty that no formidable
wire barriers are ahead of the British
and Americans until the Valenciennes
line is reached, and after that the line
of the Meuse river.
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with continued open weather tonight
! and Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

paper writers could assist the police department very materially. He also declared that the reporters should not be deceived in police matters regard less of importance for every news paper writer of experience could help the police if the two co-operaAed. Chief. Guilty also declared that the taxpayers were entitled to have a knowledge of what the police wer working upon and the best and legiti- mate way to so inform them was in the public press. Mayor Rogers and Alderman Murray declared that the Suggestion of Chief Guilty would be followed. So he called upon the mem bers of the press for suggestions and receiving them declared it was his desire to have a meeting of the police committee, Captain Pinney and the newspaper writers once month.
 In the future the blotter will be available to the newspaper writers at all times Of course however, such matters as would interfere with the efforts of the police to run down <crim- inals or that would tend to hinder the accomplishment of their work if pub licity were given them will not be published until the case is completed This was brought about when it was shown that in every city wheer a suc- cessful conduct of police departments existed this was the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
SERVED TELEPHONE co.
 FOR MANY YEARS.
w. H. Bowen on Retired List After 30
 Years With Company.

W. H. Bowen of Hill street, for 90 years connected with the Southern New England Telephone company as right of way man for the New Lon don district, has retired, and the April issue of The Telepnone Bulletin has the following paragraph:
 Faithful service covering period of about 30 years has been rewarded by our company by the retirement on pen sion of W. H. Bowen, right of way man in the New London district. MT. Bowen was retired on March 1 last and his large circle of friends in the company wish him many more years of contented fife, with a full enjoy ment of the leisure which he has so well earned.
 Mir. Bowen was born in Killingiy, Conn, Sept. II, 1880, and went to work for the Western Union Telegraph company on Sept. 1, 1884. Three years later, to a day, he left the Western Union and joined our force. His first position with us was that of a linenan and repairman, in which work he was engaged until May 1, 1893. He then was appointed right of way man and has been in that branch of the plant, depar tment ever since.
 MT. Bowen has a host of friends in the eastern part of the state, where he has been doing capable work for so many years. While his friends in the telephone service will miss him from the active ranks, they sincerely wish him bright and happy future.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
CATTLE ARRIVING TO
 REPLENIsH STATE STOCK
Old Saybrook Farmer Will Get Some
 From Next Lot.

The first of five carloads of cattle being brought into the state by the live stock department of the commit tee of food supply of the Connecticut state council of defense, arrived at Lyman's Viaduct, near Willin1antic this week where they were unloaded and removed to the farms of John Rank and A. c. Carrier. The remain ing carloads are now on the way from Kansas City where they were secured by Prof. H. L. Garrigus of the Con- nectieut Agricultural College, who is purchasing the cattle The shipment as secured by Prof. Garrigus consists of grade Herefords and grade Short horns and contains feeding steers to be fattened for market and breeding iieifers to be used as stock cattle.
 The other cars of cattle yet to ar rive will be taken by F. A. Griswofd of Rocky Hill. Albert Norton of Der lin, Earl Dunkley of Middletown. Law renee Raymond of Hadlyme, F. S. Chapman of Old Saybrook and several other farmers who have agreed to take small lots.
 The cattle which are being brought in are part of the plan of the live stock committee to increase the mum Der of beef cattle in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO
Construction of Richards Building On Main Street Began Blacksmith Shop Roof at Thamesvle Rolling Mill Col IapsedL Commodore Lanman Promoted to Rear Admiral
 West Chelsea District to Build New School Houses.

In Norw1cn fifty years ago with the coming of spring building operations in the city took on a pretentious as- houses were being erected in tf1efwy pect and contractors reported that houses were being erected in the va rious parts of the city. The largest contract was that Of erecting the Rich ards 5uiIding on Main street where the PorteoHs and Mitchell Co. are now located. The first thunder storm of the season visited Norwich during the week and was very heavy.
 Extracts from The Bulletins nles of '6S follow:
 April 1s. 1s6s-The wood work of the buildink formerly occupied by George A. SvdlennAfl as a grocery was sold Friday for $60. The building will be torn down and the bricks used for the foundation of the Richards build ing. The foundation for this building was begun on Saturday. It will ex- tend from Water street through to Main street and will occupy the space between The Bulletin and Rockwell buildings.
 A deserter from Fort Trnntun was arrested by the local police on Sattir- day The officers from the fort came for the man and took him back to New london.
 There were special Easter services in all the churches of the city on Sunday and all the clergy preached Easter sermons.
 Building Operations.
 April 14. 1S6s-With the coming of
 spring the building operations in. the city have increased and on Lincolsl avenue alone seven new buildings are in the process Of erection. There is also many new buildings going up or 1 Laurel Hill and the West Side. Tht Falls bids fair to eclipse in a sfori time more pretentious rivals. The local police made arrests to the number of 1o8 during the month ot March. Two hundred and forty mef were provided with lodging during tht month.
 I April 15, 1SeS-The markets remain about as usual this week. The demand l for poultry is only moderate and th' lsupply is limited. Choice butter hal l declined three cents and the price O feggs has advanced five cents.
 | Made Rear Admiral. | Commodore Lanman's promotion t a, rear admiral has been confirmed b,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20
HUMOR OF THE DAY

"Out of the mouths of babes-- Come some embarrassing family secrets in public.'@Life.
 'How much for an operation, dec- tor?"
 Five hundred dollars"
 Does that include the war tax?"5 Judge.
 The New Maid-In my lost place I always took things fairly easy.
 The Cookie won't do that here. They keep everything locked up.-Bos- ton Transcript.
 She-I suppose you saw some close things at the front?
 He-Rather! There was McDougall of our battalion-think he was the closest.London Bits.
 'Tn the olden days a gentleman used to call upon a lady with much for mality and stately ceremony"
 'FWell D
 Now he merely drives up and honks for her to come out. Kansas City Star.
 "A girls life is full of jolts."
 '-Shoot,"
 "She dreams of prince who can give her everything and then gets 8 proposal from man who asks her whats the least she can live on. - Kansas City Journal. Dauber-I got more than expect l ed for my last picture. | Friend-Why, I thought your land lord agreed to take it in lieu of next months rent. Dauber-Yes, but he raised my rent. Boston Transcript.
 You are the ultimate consumer" 1 I'm not protested MT. Cross lots; with wheatless days. meatless days, and everything days. I'm not worth mentioning as an ultimate consumer. I'm the original economizer."-Wash- ington Star.
 q have heard of people who take their pleasures seriously | ''Yes?"
 Did you ever meet a person of that sort?
 Quite often. Any man who plays @ good game of poker takes his pleas ures seriously Birmingham Age Herald. l Don't you love our song. The Star 1 Spangled Banner?"
 T do,'' replied Senator Sorghum.
 ''Then why don't you join in the chorus ?'
 My friend, the way for me to show real affection for song is not to try to sing it"-Philadelphia Public Led ger.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-20

the senate. This promotion is one which will be most gratifying to the friends of that officer not only here, his home town. but in naval circles.
 April Is, 1S68-The roof of the J. M. Huntington blacksmith shop near the rolling mill at ThafnesviIle gave way about 11.30 Tuesday morning and fell in with loud crash. But one man was in the Shop at the time of the acci- dent and he escaped serious injury by getting into a corner A few min |dtes previous some workrnen had been applying tar to the roof and had only just cecended.
 The safe of slips in Broadway Con- g1egatier al church on Wednesday ev- |ening netted $5,S26.
 The meeting of voters in West Chel- sea SCnool district was held Wednes- day even.nG to consider the question of erecting two new primary school houses A committee was appointed Ito draw plans for the sites and to report at meeting to be held in about two weeks.
 First Thunder Storm. l April f7. 1sSS-A severe thunder storm, the first of the season, visited 1 Norwich on Thursday afternoon. The | tightening was at times vivid and the thunder loud and heavy. Daniel J. Woodward, superintendent l of the A. H. Hubbard Co., paper mill
 in Greenevi1le, was presented with 8
 beautiful ice pitcher Thursday by the employees of the establishment Mir
 Woodward thanked the employees fol
 their gift and hoped that the existing
 conditsons would continue.
 l injured by Fall. | James Hall. clerk in the grocer, store of Isaac Johnson, fell Thursda!
 and broke one of the bones in his lef hand.
 April IS, 1868-Two females appear
 ed on the streets Friday and sang va rious patriotic and sentimental song
 to the accompaniment of a dulcime
 which one of them carried. The, drew crowds wherever they went bu their efforts did not seem to result sue lcessfHily in pecuniary point. The,
 were unn1istageably professional sing iers.
 1 The Children of the Republic ap
 peared at Franklin hail last evenin
 drawing a large crowd They exc
 cuted a Zouave drill with great eff ciency