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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11


With the American Army In France
May o,--tDelayod. )--American arr
tllery this morning co-operatcd with
the French guns In preparing the way
for French raid In the sector OF tho
Appremont forest ton the Woevre
plain).
The bombardmcnt lasted two hours
and was so intense that II was plain
ly heard In Toul, between sixteen and
seventeen miles away.
Previous TO the raid the Americans
on the French right flank created an
infantry diversion, our patrol entered
the village OF Arremont, but found no
Germans. II learned through a bar
rage fire that tho German batteries
laid down.
Another American patrol cut
tho outer entanulements in front
Of tho German trenches. Tho men
were working on the heavy inner
line. ten yards from the German
trenches, when twenty Germans
attacked with bombs, rifles and
automatios, Tho Americans re-.
turned the fire Tor fifteen minutes
when they heard German rein.
forcements running along the
duck boards of their trenches.
Then they retired, not havinn
sustained any casualties.
During tho preliminary lombard :
ment the Germans countercd. throw i.
Ing numerous gas shells.
Soldier Of Fortune Killed.
Maj. A, Rasmussen, soldier OF
fortune, former major IN the Ca.
madam army, and one OF the best
liked IN the American army, has
been killed by she'll fire on the
sector between Amiers and Paris
whore tho Americans are fighting
with tho French.
Mai Rasmussen'A homo was In
Portland, orc. He was a tall dark
haired. handsome chap OF soldorly
bearing, who had taken part In sew
eral nllbustering expeditions In Gem
tral America. Later he fought with
tho Carranzistas IN western Mexico.
shortly after the outbreak OF the war
he obtained n commission with tho
Canadians, where, orderly enough, his
closest friend was n captain from San
Francisco. who had fought with tho
Huerta forces IN Mexico n inst the
carrnnzlHtaa. This captain and Rhs-
mussen had been assigned TO tho
American forces lart fall by tho Brit
ish. The captain was an instructor.
his speciality being bayonet work
Rasmussen taught the Americans
nrst corps school ut later was as-
signed TO the army school showing the
men the iino points In aggressive bay
onet work, lie proved extremely
popular with his students
In January Rasmussen was trans
ferred to the American army and al
most Immediately he was placed In
command OF battalion OF one ~ our
best regiments. Shortly afterwards
these troops entered the line on tho
T0ul front.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
BAKER GOES TO INSPECT
CAMP GREENE CONDITIONS

Washington. May ti.--seers'
tary Bakor will leave tonight for
Camp Crerne. Charlotte. NJ. c.,
with Surgeon General oorgss, In,
speotor .CsnssaI Chamberlain and
Maj Gen. Black, chief OF sngi'
neers, TO make a personal inspeo.
tion OF that carp, The party will
decide whether Camp Greene can
be retained ~ the training equip
msnt OF the army or whether Il
will have TO be given over TO
some collateral activity.
Much complaint has been made of
the soil conditions there because of
tho difiiculty In drilling troops after
rainy weather. II II IN found that
camp Greene IL not available for u
divisional camp. n probably will be
used for the concentration of ayia.
tion troops or some mechanical units.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
GRiVESNES BOMBARDED;
INFANTRY YET INACTIVE
Waiting Attitude Of Allies viii Com
pei the Enemy to Show His
Hand Shortly.
(Associated Press.)

(Associated Press)
With the French Army in
France, May 11.-Grievesnes on
the front below Amiens, where
the Germans suffered a sharp local
defeat at the hands Of the French
yesterday, was under a most Sc
we're bombardment again today,
but no infantry action developed
and the French organized them
selves in their newly captured po-
sition.
Along the greater part Of the front
military operations were confined 10
small enterprises. The waiting atti- =
tude of the allies is expected to com
pei the enemy to show his hand very
shortly.
The Germans have brought large
number of fresh divisions into the line
facing Amiens, indicating preparation
for action in that locality. but they
have shown few signs thus far of be-
ginning an offensive. Gen. Won Be
lows army remains quiescent in the
vicinity Of Arras. Each time the en-
emy has attempted TO feel the strength
of the allied forces recently, either
north or south of the Somme, he has
suffered "A severe setback. causing him
to hesitate to undertake new opera =
tion on a large scale. He has learned
by hard experience that the allies are
prepared.
Gen. Foch's army Is now absolutely
unified without distinction as to ma
tionality. II is fully acquainted with
German tactical methods. and ready
to meet them. Any German opera
tion having the nature Of surprise Is
q. n.T.
must soon make another effort 10 reach
tho obiectives for which he set out on
March 81. and thus far has not at
tained.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
PROF. oUIDDE WAS NOT
DePUTED TO OFTEN PEACE
ASSOCIATED Press }

Amsterdam, May 1.-THE German
professor who was recently reported
hy the swiss correspondent of the
London 'Daily Mail to have approached
Prof. Heron. an American living In
Geneva, with peace offers which hc
attempted 10 have sent 20 President
Wilson. had not been officially deputrd
to make such offers the semioficial
North German Gazette OF Berlin de
Clarcs
THIS Berlin authority SAYS n a. au-
fh0r-cf 10 announce that Prof puiddc
of Munich. who was reported 90 have
made The offers. var without any com
nisrion - whatever from Chancellor Non
Her;liHs or the German foreign once.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
GERMANS EVOKE
HATRED UKRAINE
Disarming Of "BIue Guards
Among Methods Leading to
Strong Anti Spirit.

Stockholm, May ti.--Ukrsinisn
newspapers, which are reaching
Stockholm, contain articles show.
ing how the German methods in
Ukraine are evokinp opposition
and hatred in all quarters.
II 10 difficult TO discover evil
denoe OF any pro German party
whatever. Even the new govern.
ment, which 10 chiefly composed
OF the owners OF large estates.
has among its members some
prominent Russians who are
known TO be strongly opposed 20
German policies and who may be
assumed to have accepted Office
for the present for purely mate
rial reasons.
ono OF the newspaper articles do
scribcs the disnrming of what II
known as the Gkrainian blue gunrt
In which strong anti German spirit
had become manifest The minister
Of war told the rada on the followinl
day that the dlsarminR Of n portion
Of the troops was with the govern
mcnts consent. but that the govern.
ment was compelled 10 protest against
the brutal methods marking the arrest
OF members OF the chamber.
Another article reports that the
first division of the Ukraininn army
which had been stationed al kovcl
had been disarmed by the Germans
because Of anti-German feeling amonR
the troops This development In of
particular interest IN view ~ the
fact that the first division was com
posed largely Of former prisoners of
war. who. after having been thor
oughly doscd with propaganda IN
German and Austrian prison camps.
had been released after peace had
been made with tho Ukraine 50 that
they might return home and form the
nucleus Of n new Ukrainian army that
was 90 cooperate with the troops OF
the central powers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11

900, 900 men have been called In ths
draft no far and either are in France.
IN camp or under call To so into sery.
Ice before June I,
The total uf ia0o. oo0 Includes all
men summoned In the May contingent.
There In every Indication that even a
larger increment viii be summoned in
June than vas summoned In May and
progressive monthly mobilization
continue through the summer and fall
months hz the cantonments are ex-
pandea. i, ls expected that at such
rate the army viii reach "a fun strength
OF well over 5000. 900 within the next
twelve or thirteen months. IL is pos
aibir. some officials say, that the NUM-
ber VIII be eloser 10 100000 than a.
O0O, 900.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
ASSOCIATED Press.)

With the American Forces on
the French Front, Friday. May 10.
American batteries bon,bsrded
tie enemy lines heavily last night.
the shells causing fres In the
villages OF Cantiany and Mesnil-
st. Georges, west OF Montdidier,
held by the Germans.
German patrols continue active
along the front. One attempted
to rush American outpo.ts, but
was driven of by brisk rifle fire.
An American outpost caught a
German trench dog. The pouch
about his neck contained a mes.
sage that the German retaliatory
fire was falling short and that
many OF their own shells wera
landing in Cantigny. This con.
hrmed previous information re-
ported by American outposts.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
One Step Remains.

Only one step remained today to be
taken to complete the plan of the mill
tary committee to perform the func-
tons of committee on the conduct OF
the war. That was the adoption by
the senate of the resolution offered by
Senator Chamberlain giving the com
mittee the broadest authority to sit
continuously during the war. employ
investigators, require documents from
any department, and incur any, ex-
penses necessary.
There were signs today OF admins
tration opposition to the resolution.
There was talk of attempting to modify
II. Whether such a move would be on
the senate floor was doubtful. II Il
should be made and should sue
ceed. the committee nevertheless will
continue without formal sanction by
exercising the regular authority of a
senate committee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
ROBERT c. STEPHENS, or
CALHOUN. CA, WOUNDED o

Robert . stephens. Of Cal
houn. Ga. IN named IN the
American casualty list received
Saturday morning ~ having
been slightly wounded In action
In France.
The young soldier In n son Of
! 81 stephens. a prominent
citizen Of Gordon county. Tho
family resides about two miles
west OF Calhoun on rural de-
livery route No
Robert 3 stephens has been
In the regular army for two or
three years end was among the
nrrt troops e. set into action
in France.
He ls VOL know n In the Cali
houn SECTION
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
Find ELEveN-iNcH BOMB
IN SMOKING CAR

tInttrnstl0naI NeWs SefVlCe-l
Providence. r. l.. May IA
time bomb eleven inches long and
three inches IN diameter was found
in the smoking car OF train
which left Bristol for Providence
~ l. O'Clock today. The b0wh
carefully wrapped IN newspapers
vas found by Charles Kimball and
Vas turned over 70 United states
Marshal John 3. Richards In this
a-tsR
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
COLORADO S0L0N HEADS
PHILIPPINES COMMITTEE

international News SefYieel
Washington. May ii.-Ths dem
oorstie steering committee ef the
senate thi. afternoon selected Sen
A,or Shairoth. OF Colorado, as
chairman OF the Philippines com.
rntt,se 10 succeed Senator Hitch
eoek. OF Nebraska. recently
elected chairman OF tho foreign
relations committee.
Senator Salisbury, Of Delaware. wa'
chosen chairman Of the committee on
Pacinc Islands and Porto Rice. sue
eeetinE Senator Shafroth. Senator
Gtnan. Of Louisiana. and senator VII
ney. ~ Missouri. were elected 10 the
postofticta and poatroads committee
senator Ransdril of Louisiana. 70 the
naval anaifa committee. and Senator
swansun. of virginia. 10 the rules
committee.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
Allies Secure New Hold North
east of Locre, Five Miles
South Of Ypres.
PRISONERS ARE CAPTURED
Successful Night Raids Are
Carried Out West OF
Merville.
international News Service }

UnternatiOnaI NeWt SerVIccJ
London. May 1.-THE allied line
has been advanced northeast OF
Loore, the British war Office an.
nouneed today.
(Loore lies about five miles
southwest OF Ypres, on the west
Flanders front, amidst the hills
that the Germans have vainly been
trying TO capture. The village II
self was recently taken by the
French in a storm attack.
A few German prisoners were
captured.
Successful raids were carried
out during the night west OF Met'
vile, where other prisoners were
taken.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
BRIG. ..GEN. JOHN lEJEUNE
ORDERED TO FRANCE

Washington. May tt.-Br,u. Gen.
John Leieurs has been ordered 10
France 10 command the brigade of
marines there. succeeding Brig
Ger. Charles A. Doyen. invalidsd
home. In the interim the brigade
will be IN command Of Brig Zen.
JG-.ss @. Nsrbosrd. who has been
q member of Gen. Pesshina's staf.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
Showers, Says Billy 'Possum

] think I'll carry
my change" In my
side coat pocket.
They do ~ that
way IN the movies
snd t looks 80
abandon ana In %
different 90 costs.
The weather q
SHOVE sTH and con
tInued warm to.
night and SUNDAY.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
WOULD HARMoNlzE
STATE BANK STATUTES
ASSOCIATED PressD

Hot Springs Ark. May il.-At the
meeting Of the executive council of the
American Bankers association. in session
here TODAY. the question under discussion
was the harmonizing Of the laws Of the
several states. 30 that the banks having
state charters may JOIN the federal re-
serve system II they are so inclined.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11

plants. beginning with the Bethlehem
Steel company's factory, next week.
Still another committee will investi-
gate the quartermaster corps to ascer-
tain what Improvement there has bccn
since the exposure Of conditions there
last winter led to radical reorgani-
zation,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
ooRoAs ASKS FOR FUND OF
s33,o0o,ooo IMMEDIATELY
U,t.TnniIonal News Service /

Washington. May ii.--An immediate
,ppropriation Of 500 900. 200 10 meet a
dcncicncy that has existed since Jan
was iskcd by Surgeon General Cor
gas. Of the army In a communication
to congress this afternoon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
$4,000 MEN TO
BE ORGANIZED
War Departments Militia Bu-
reau to Resume Forma.
ton u. S. Guards.
DISTRIBUTE BATTALI0NS
Will Require Nearly Eight Hun.
dred Officers--No Service
Abroad at Present.
DISTRIBUTE BATTALIoNs
lAssociaied Prcss.l

Washington, May 1.-THE sen
ate today agreed to further con-
ferenees requested bv the house on
the bill extending tho selective
draft act to Youths attaining their
majority since last June. Tho
house has refused to accept a sen.
ate amendment exempting theo'
iooieal and medical students.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST
tAssoclated PressI

Washington. Nay li--Genetaily
fair veather With nearly normal tenn
nsrstures is forecast fer the south
Atlantic and east gulf states during
the week beginning Monday.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
CONFERENCE REPORT ON
INDIAN BILL ADOPTED c

Untcfnniio NeWH scTvIcel
Washington. May 1.-THE senate
this afternoon adopted the conference
report on the Indian appropriation bill.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11

OVER $4,000 MEN
HAVE BEEN DRAFTED
tAfsocIstsd rfesat
Wash.nEton May il.-More than L.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-11
COLUMBIA, TENN. MAN
NAMED AMONG WOUNDED

(fszociated PFessO
Ottawa. May ii.--R. Works..
Columbia. Tenn. appears
among the wounded in todays
CANADIAN casualty liss.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
Ex-CHANCELLOR DESIROUS OF
 BEING HEARD
Won Bethmann Holweg Wants His Share in Con-
 flict Investigated.

London, Nov. 29---Dr. von Beth. r1ann-Holweg, German imperial chancellor at the outbreak of the war, is eager for an investigation into his share in the origin of the con f1ict according to a statement he has made to the North German Gazette of Berlin, as quoted by the Central News correspondent at Copenhagen. The former chancellor in his state- ment refers ito the Bavarian revela- tions regarding the wars origin ana protests against the publication nf fragmentary extracts from docu- ments and the deductions made from these. He admits that Germany was not surprised at Austrfa's action re- garding Serbia, but declares she was not aware of the text of the ultima tum before it was despatched, and when he saw it he regarded it as too sharp, both in it's tone and as to the demands made. The former chan ceIlor says he is anxiously awaiting the day when his case may be judged by an impartial governmental tri- bunal.
 we will admit our errors" he adds, "but will not allow ourselves to be forced to make untrue confess ions"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
DOUBT STATUS
 OF CONTRACTS
 FOR WAR WORK
Decision of Comptroller Warwick May Have Far
 Reaching Effect.

Washington, Nov. 29-Government war contracts involving hundreds of millions, of dollars were rendered doubtful in status today by a decision of Comptroller Warwick of the treas ury that orders have not been legally executed unless actually signed by responsible government contracting agents and. the contractors.
 The War Department submitted to the comptroller form of cancellation agreement under which it was propos- ed to abandon without unjust loss to contractors thousands of war supply contracts. He refused to approve the agreement, holding that the depart ment may not agree with a contractor on an arbitrary sum to cover liabilities unless specific authorization for this is given in a previously existing contract.
 A large proportion of war orders were given informally by telephone. telegraph or letter, it is said. In such cases the comptroller held new legisla- tion will be necessary to permit fram- ing of agreements for cancellation.
 In the confusion and haste of war, many manufacturers proceeded with tremendous orders on telegraphic in structions of subordinate army off, cers and the termination of hostilities found them unprotected by legal con- tract. The authority of the comp troller who has rendered their posi- ton questionable, grows out of his supervision Of all payments by the treasury on order of other depart ments. Tn submitting. the tentative form for a standard cancellation con- tract, Secretary Baker explained that 1 ''it is important in the interest of la Dor and the industrial security of the country that these plants referring mainly to munitiDn factories) be re- turned to commercial work as speed fly as practicable and so far as possi- ble without q break in their contin- uous operation and employment of la bor"
 Secretary Baker continued: "The war department believes that many such contractors are willing to fore | (Contlnued on Page 16l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
TAX LEGISLATION MAY FAIL DURING
 THIS CONGRESS Treasury Reports Condi- tions in Chaotic State Prepares Under Old Law PROMPT ACTION MAY
 RELIEVE SITUATION War Profits Tax Bill Rush,
 ed Through One Rem edy Suggested.

Washington, Nov. 29 - Chaotic next year now seems unavoidable ac- cording to a treasury statement which has been prepared on the delay of Congress in enacting the pending rev. enue bill. This statement to be made public shortly, will explain why the internal revenue bureau now is pro ceeding with plans to collect taxes under the old law with it's levies far below those proposed in the new measure.
 The only way to avoid resorting to collections under the old law, the treasury now believes, is for Congress two weeks. Most House and Senate leaders do not believe this possible. In fact, leaders of both parties are said to share the opinion at the treasury that the measure even may not be en- acted at this session. Consequently the situation appears to.be that all the work of Congress on revenue legisIa- tion during the last six months may go for naught, and that the present revenue law will be enforced for another year, with possibly few ad- dittonal levies..
 In view of this, Congressional lead CTS have discussed with treasury off, cials the advisabiIity of trying to rush | through both houses a war profits tax 1 according to the plan formulated in the pending bill and adding this to the old law to make up the part of the deficit between the four billions Continued on Page 16N
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
SUGAR DIVISIONS
 WILL DEMOBIL|zE ON DECEMBER 15
Four Pounds of Sugar |; Month for Each Person
 New Allowance.

New York, Nov. 29.---The sugar di- visions of the United States food ad- Imnistration throughout the cbuntry will begin to demobilize about Decem- ber 15, it was learned here today in anticipation of the arrival of Cuba's sugar crop in January. Modification of restrictions affecting consumers will become effective,early next week.
 The sugar divisions. which have complete control over distribution by refiners and, through the refiners, over distribution by wholesalers and grocers, will on December discon- itinue their certificate system under which sugar has been allotted to man. ufacturers and dealers as a war time measure to conserve this commodity. Manufacturers will, however, be re- quired to limit their purchases each to 30 day supply until the free ar rival of the Cuban raw sugar about January 10 or 15.
 While restrictions on the use of su- gar in public places will continue in effect fer the present four pounds of sugar will be allowed to each person each month in, the homes, beginning Monday or Tuesday. This, it was de claredd, was the ronmal consumption prior to the war. The present allot- ment is three pounds.
 ' The sugar divisions had not intend i ed to relinquish control until the end of the year but the decision was l reached today that the situation had so improvedthat the demobilization
 would begin two weeks earlier.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29

President PoincaTe, in toasting Great Britain recalled the agreement made between the two countries in 1904 and the efforts of both Great Britain and France to avoid war in 1914. He de- clared that Great Britain by her na- val, military and moral effort during the war had added an incomparable chapter to her splendid history. He praised the work of the British army and the efforts of the British navy, concluding:
 "The pre-war friendship has changed into an active alliance which will find in the peace negotiations a new util- ity. We have suffered together and won together, and are united for ever"
 King George expressed his great pleasure In being in the capital of the country of which he and his people have shared the misfortunes as well as the victories of war. He recalled the vain efforts of the Germans to capture Paris and the final triumph ant campaign of the Allies under the 1 direction of Marshal Foch.
 Both nations, he added, had strug- gled for civilization and right and had learned to appreciate each other He hOped that the union of hearts and interests resulting from the war all ways would aid to the maintenance o1 peace. He paid tribute to Frances heroic dead and toasted to a future happiness and prosperity of the French people.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-29
ORDER TO HAUL DOWN
 GERMAN FLAGS

London, Thursday, Nov. 2S.---Adml- ral von Reuter-, commander of the German fleet which surrendered to the Allies on Nov. 21, has protested against the order of Admiral Sir Da- vid Beatty of the British fleet direct ing that the German flag be hauled down. He points out, according to an admiralty statement that internment in a British harbor is, under the terms of the armistice, equivalent to intern ment in a neutral port, where, in ac- cordance with precedent, flags are al- lowed to remain hoisted.
 Admiral Beatty calling attention to the fact that the armistice merely suspended hostilities and that a state of war still exists between Germany and the Allies, has replied:
 Under the circumstances no enemy vessel can be permitted to fly it's na- tional ensign in British ports while under custody"