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New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Draft Raids Here
Melted Only 1919

OF the 10000 men who were herded
into trucks and detained at armores
and police stations during the recent
so-called Stacker raids, only 1919 were
inducted into the army.
Martin Conboy, director of the draft,
made this statement last night This
total is strongly at variance with the
sweeping figures announced by Charles
f. de Woody, the Department of Jus
tice agent who commanded the assorted
forces of government agents, soldiers,
sailors and citizens who made the
raids.
OF the 1919 draft dodgers, at least
eighty-five were men from out of town
Mr.. Conboy said:
"The figures that have been given
have created the impression, among
those who have not examined them
closely, that great many men of draft
age in New York City had succeeded in
evading, for long time, their military
obligation. The facts are decidedly
otherwise. There is not community
in the country that, at the time of the
raid, was so free from slackers and de-
serters as was New York City.
when it is remembered that there
were $4,000 names on our classifica-
tion lists before this days registra-
tion the results of the raid were really
negligible"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Americans Smash ST. lNihiel Salient:
Gain 5 Miles Along 40-Mile Front;
= Z0lDns, &, 1000 Prisoners CQpturel
Willing to Restore
Belgium With Big IF"

COPENHAGEN, Sept. H.
~ That Germany might restore
Belgium, without conditions or in
IDENTITIES in case no other country
would be better situated as re-
CARDS Belgium than Germany, was
the belief expressed to-day by
Frederick Won Payer, the Imperial
V1ce-Chancellor of Germany, in a
speech delivered in Stuttgart.
Herr Won Payer was speaking on
the depression felt in Germany
and allied countries, which he at
tributed not to recent military
events, but to the prospect of a
fifth war winter.
With regard to the appearance
of the American troops in the war,
Vlce-Chancellor Won Payer said:
Nobody will deny that the CO.
operation of the American troops
on the front means a heavy and
ever-increasing burden for us.
Our enemies, however, forget that
if the Americans now appear by
hundreds of thousands at the front
we have already put millions of
Russians, Serbians and Rumanians
out of action. And the Entente
will not succeed in winning them
back for their own purposes"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Germ any Is
Now i'm State
Of Serni-Paniic
Critic Warns People That
Talk of Mutiny Will
Lead to Disaster
By II. w. Smith
Especial Cable to The Tribsnc)

ttopy1gn lHlS, New York Tribune InC.)
ROTTERDAM, Sept. 12.-It is not
necessary to accept the reports of
mutiny shootings in Cologne and else
where to be convinced that the German
public is in a condition of semi panic
in which reverses are likely to lead
to serious outbreak The "Koelnische
Zeitung" was constrained to give first
place to two-column article by
Wegener under the heading "In the
Midst of the Hurricane"
Wcgener breaches from the old text
that by indulging in feelings Of alarm
the people Of Germany are playing the
Allies game. His own language is
little calculated to allay the fears Of
any but the most undiscerning. He
writes:
"Our position is serious as never be-
fore in the thousand years of cur peo-
ples history. We fight almost the
whole world, and have no one, nothing
but our own strength, to count upon"
Warns Against Alarm
"An alarm now, however, is like q
shout of fire in a crowded theatre
which may bring disaster, unless, by
pleading or the use of force, calm can
be maintained"
Wegener says the winners are like
bad child tired on walk, who throws
himself upon the ground and cries, 81
will 60 no furthcr!"
AS to proposals to cvacuate France
and Belgium, "does any one believe we
will be able to obtain concessions if we
no longer have anything to offer but
ourselves? All such suggestions" he
continues, "avails nothing.
"We must recognize that we and our
country are in the position Of lonely
ship in the midst of a raging hurri-
cane. No man can leave the ship; the
sole hope of salvation is to carry on
and bring the ship into harbor or go
down with it. Moaning and groaning
can only hasten disaster. All talk of
mutiny will bring it with fatal GER
/ tainty upon u.s."
Politics Disturbed
The crushing effect of the Allied vic
tories in France is every day more
clearly reflected from Germany, al
though promises of political changes,
indicated by the "Frankfurter Zeitunc'
yesterday, must be received with re-
served caution, if not skepticism 1t is
well not to leave out of account the
change in public feeling since a year
ago, when it was possible for poll
I ticians to dupe the people into the con-
: tinued acceptance of the status quo
AS to the changes themselves, it is diff
cult as usual to say what, if anything,
is contemplated.
The "Leipzger Tageblatts" state
ment that Hertling is to go and Solf
Ta.s f:I,,,I -.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

eightmie 'front.' forcing their way forward miles
against tremendous resistance At the tip of the
town of st. Mihe has been captured
Four-Hour Artillery Fire
After four hours terrific artillery preparation Aner
forward aided by large forces of air.
panes which broke the defence They
took 5000 prisoners
On the battlefield the Americans captured six VILLAGES
including Feyenay Thiaucourt Pannes Nonsard Montsec
Bouonvle and Xvray On the northern line the Allies took
Combres and reached the line of Dommartn Mhe
The French storming the German manned Roman
fort south of St. Mhiel.
Attempting relieve his armies before the American at
tack the artillery in the Vosges opened fire on
the American lines along wide 'front.' but attempted no in
fantry operation.
"The American army attacked this morning in the region
of ST. Mie The operation developing under best of
conditions" the French War Office declared.
Germans Barely Mention Attack
lhe German High Command has little say of the Amer
can drive, merely mentioning the attack official commune
cation and the TACT that fighting still going said "Be
tween the Meuse and the Mose the French Americans
attacked at the ST. Mihe bend. The fighting continues
BY two thrs against the before the British
foght their way forward for deep gains sectors
Toward Cambria Haigs armies advanced mile on an eight
mile 'front.' capturing three villages prisoners and
again piercing the Hndenburg line. at Havrncourt
British forces before ST. Quentin aided the French on
the SOUTH advanced than mile front captunp
three villages
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
General Pershing
Leads First Drive

DARIS, Sept. 12.-The first big
l. American offensive, which began
at daybreak to-day between the
Meuse and Moselle rivers, was con-
Quoted under General Pershing's per-
sonal supervision and was executed
under orders of American officers
with American soldiers. This was
the first distinctly American opera
tion of major character launched
on the Western Front.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.--General
Pershing's report Of to- days offensive
follows:
Headquarters American Expedi-
tionary Forces, Sept. II, 1918.
"Section A - This morning our
troops, operating in the St. Mihiel
sector made cosidernable gains. AS
sisted by French units, they broke
the enemy's resistance and advanced
at some points to a depth Of five
miles. We have counted 5000 pris-
oners up to the present. The opera
tion is still in progress"
To-day is General Pershing's fifty
ninth birthday.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

group of Notifications he has
held for four years was broken.
The American First Army,
under direct command of Cen
eral Pershing, attacking on
twelve-mile front on the line
east of st. Mihiel, from west of
Xivray to a point east of Fey
en-Hay, hurled the enemy back
more than five miles.
On the front north of st.
Mihiel Americans and French
droxyo into. tho o,,or,x,'C linz -,
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

eight-mle front, forcing their way forward mile
against tremendous At the tip of the salient
town of ST. Mihie has been captured.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Americans Reach First Objectives
An Hour Ahead of Drive Schedule
tBy The Associated Pressl

Prcal
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE LORRAINE rpoNr
Sept II Is m)The Americans
elves at bundra
lready yhaveb taken
All along the line the out on or ahead
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
u. S. Tanks, Cavalry and Airplanes Aid in
Crushing Formidable Concrete Strongholds
After Big Guns Shatter Hun Fortifi-
cations in Lorraine Sector
Poilus Press Forward in Joint
Offensive Against Hun Forces
Menace to ST. Quentin Grows as French and
British Rush Onward-Hindenbure Line
Cut Again and ZOO Prisoners
Fall to Haig' Fighters

September IS, A. NJ
The American army in France yesterday launched it's first
great drive, which is still in progress
By smashing pincer blows two sides of the St Ab;e,
Salient southeast of Verdn the Americans progressed ran
In the early hours of their attack the enems grip on the hoe
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
-Bombardment Scatters Foe
and Infantry Meets
Weak Resistance
Enemy Fire Silenced
Near Seicheprey
Germans Driven Back to
Second Line, Where Fight
ing May Be Stronger

LONDON, Sept. 13.-"The Dailv
MaiP correspondent at the Ameri-
can front sends the following de-
scrlption of the battle along the St.
Mihiel sector:
"The First American Army, under
the personal command of General
Pershing, for the first time went into
action to-day in the St. Mihiel sail
ent. Never before has there been
such large concentration of Ameri-
can troops for one operation, and
never have the Americans been in
such complete control of their own
operations.
"The event has long been antici
pated. Some people assigned to it
grandiose objectives, but in reality
the attack is for limited objectives
only"
Seasoned Troops in Drive
"The concentration of great
part of the most experienced United
States troops had taken place in the
last two weeks and everything was
planned minutely and with exacti-
tude for great event in American
history. Last night the final prepa-
rations were completed.
"The country over which the
Americans are fighting is very diff
ficult. The high ridges and thick
woods offer every concealment for
enemy machine guns, and, in addi-
ton, the Germans have a fortified
line of resistance, which has every
thing in it's favor.
Great Bombardment Begins
"At l o'clock Thursday morning
the artillery preparation began with
a roar that could be heard many
miles away, and all night it rose
and fell with peculiar fluctuations.
From all roads that ran parallel the
flashes Of innumerable guns told of
the impending assault. Toward S
o'clock-the hour Of the attack
the firing became even more rapid,
and it's sullen tone mingled strange
ly with the sound of the rain.
CAT dawn whole fleets of tanks
manned by strong young Americans
and French were to be seen moving
out of their shelters to lead the at
tack. They numbered on, but the
Germans offered little opposition.
The American infantry followed in
open order, ploughing through the
mud, but it was little troubled by
the feeble artillery resistance.
Foe Uses Machine Guns
"At one point, near Seicheprey,
where the Americans had previously
fought desperately with the Ger
mans, machine gun and automatic
fire swept down upon the Yanks'
right flank, but the tanks and artil-
lery quickly moved in that direction,
and the Americans went steadily
forward.
"At 7 o'clock the tanks had dis
appeared amid a smoke cloud over
the ridge in front of Seicheprey.
"The Germans have offered very
little resistance to the advancing
Americans. Occasionally a stray
machine gun or automatic rifle has
been discovered, but it is apparent
that the enemy has withdrawn his
main forces to a second line, which
possibly he will defend with a GER
tain degree of tenacity.
His artillery has been firing
from behind a ridge which runs in
Continued on neat Du0e
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
British Push
Lines Close
To Cambria
Cross Canal du Nord in
New Advance Toward
Important German Base
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Gable to The Tr,bure)

Copyright. 1918. New York Tribune hc)
LONDON, Sept. 12.-The British are
to- day within seven miles of Cambria.
In sharp fighting they took Havrin
court and Moeuvres, crossed the Canal
du Nord northwest of Havrincourt and
established themselves on it's west
bank above Moeuvres.
This means that the British are con-
fronting the reorganized Hindenburg
line from Ecourt st. Quentine to Ephey
BY capturing Attilly, Vermand and
Vendelles the British arrived within
four miles of St. Quentin and are now
in alignment with the French to the
south. These engagements have been
developing into sharp struggles, as the
Germans are showing no inclination to
give ground except upon payment of a
good price.
Enemy Floods Douai Region
BY flooding the country west of Douai
the enemy has established an anti tank
mo mans land" across which he has
been hurling many shells from the high
ground northwest and south of Douai.
The period of rainy weather has been
decided advantage to the enemy in
his job of constructing a water defence,
while it also prevented the Allied air
men from accomplishing the usual
amount of reconnaissance work
These are the days when engineers
labor battalions are working night and
day at feverish pace building rail
ways, repairing mined roads, erecting
billets, constructing airdromes and
bridging streams. Food fort man and
gun must go forward without delay,
and it is a long journey across the
wasted plains of Picardy.
FOch Conserving Men
Foch has the reputation of being a
miser with men. He attacks with bat
talions where some generals would en-
ploy divisions. But he doesn't hesitate
to use huge masses where he considers
the reward worth while. Whereas De-
beney was satisfied to keep in contact
with the enemy, harassing him occa-
sionally, Mangin struck hard frequent-
ly. Thus, the average losses of the
various Allied armies have been kept
extremely low through Foch's nursing
tactics.
German military writer's are excusing
their defeat by magnifying the numer-
ical superiority of the Allies, but when
the full facts will be known Foch will
receive even greater credit than is his
to-day. In midSeptember, with nearly
six months of the heaviest fighting of
the war behind him, Foch enters the
last phase of the campaign stronger in
men and material than the Allies have
been in any previous autumn. There
are several reasons, but the create It
are Foch's economy in men and his
PATIENCE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
COSTA RIGA WOULD BE
RECOGNIZED BY u. S.

PANAMA. May 2O.-El Empiraco.
of san Jose. Costa Rica. a copy OF
which has been received here. says
Prest Tinoco OF Costa Rica on Nav
% will send the following dispatch
( 20 the state department az Washing
ton.
The present government has
never been recognized by the Unit
cd States. I have never authorized
sny one 20 request Pres't Wilson 20
recognize the government Friend
OF both nations have striven for this
without my sanction Twenty other
nations have recognized the govern
ment but 7 regret that Pres't Wilson
has not
There remains but one course
open 20 Costa Rica-to continue az
at present Regarding the attitude
Of the United States. 1t is merely an
incident Of our diplomacy"
Pres't Tinoco's government in
Costa Rica was formed in January.
1917. after the deposition OF Pres't
Gonzales. The United States govern
ment has consistently refused 10
recognize the government and a dis
patch from Washington. dated May
g, says there was small chance Of IL
doing so.
The Costan Rican congress voted
confidence in the government Of
I Pres't TinOco and Al the same time
. expressed regret over the attitude OF
the American government toward
Costa Rica This resolution declared
that the congress was surprised at
the contradiction between the dem
ocratic aims OF the United States IN
the war and its attitude toward a
small republic
Costa Rica severed diplomatic re-
iauons with Germany last Septem-
her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
NEED MORE COAL CARS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. NAY 90
A request for a Is per cent increase
IN the coal car supply for Indiana
was made today hy F. J. Lewis
chairman Of the public service COM
mittee. in letter 90 John ".
Conveys. chairman Of the Indian
apolis subcommittee Of the general
operating federal committee for
railroads.
The request was made as a result
OF a meeting held IN the commits
sion's Offices last week and attend
cd by general s1ccrinte-denys %
coal originating railroads en- Indiana
me federal 2 81 administrator OF In
diana. and The Indiana mine opera
tors. 2. was rointed our ar the
meeting in order o. carry olt me
movement recently inauzura'ei ~
The adr-i lstrat5o- which is 70 err
courage the people % lav in their
winters supply now. they must have
az increase ln the -ar supply.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-EXPERTE SEWING
MACHINE OPERATORS OK SHIRTS
AND UNDERWEAR FORMER En-
PLOlEES PREFERRED WILSON
BROS SHIRT FACTORY. WEST SAN
PIE. 1921
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
LEGAL NOTICE
Estate 81 Richard G. InWOod.
AnLLLE a. LIZ ALLAL- y u


BY direction 81 Mary a.. Inwood. ad To-
ruiuistrafriN 81 estate ~ Richard o. In
wood lnte ~ So Joseph County H tie
State OF Indiana deceased
Nutice i~ hereby given rn tie lelr e..
legatees and devlsees ~ said decedeut.
and an other persons interested Gu said
estate. that said admlnl-tratriX las filed
I'm this Court her account and vouchers
Tor the final settlement ~ said estate.
and thew Ire therefore hereby required
20 De and appear 3u said Court on thr
9TH day OF June 1915 when the same
viii DO heard. and make proof - their
heirship or claim 20 any part or said
estate AND show cause f any there be-.
why said account and vouchers should
nos De approved
Witness the Clerk and the seal o.
the 81 Joseph Circuit Court az south
Bend. Indiana. 10Th day ~ MAJ 1915
GEORGE 81 BAAB. CLERK
By LOUIS SEGEIl, Deputy
DEAHL a DEAHL.
Attvs. Tor Estate f3-10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
REMEMBER

All work guaranteed on a money.
ba ck-i Eve don't ma lSe-good basis
silverton Cord Tires are given ex-
pert attention here Ask for our
special price list We maintain a
service car for you. Don't hesitate
70 call on u We can sell yoL any
make OF tire nanufs ctured Taylor
Tire shop. 10 =. Jefferson blvd
Bell phone 61O.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
PETITION TO SELL REAL ESTATE
NON-RE SIDENT

n THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY. ND. MAY Term,
1915
William NJ Bergan. Administrator ~
the Estate OF John n. Reaves. de-
ceased. George Re0ves ~ a.
To Ermel ReaveS and Ionia Relves g.
You are severahy hereby notified that
the above named petitioner as admin
istrator ~ The estate Aforesaid has filed
IN the Superior Court or 81 Joseph
County. Indiana. q petition making YOU
defendants thereto. aud praying therein
for an order and decree ~ said Court
authorizing the sale OF certain Real
Estate belonging 60 the estate 81 said
/ decedent. and in said petition described.
10 make assets for the payment Of the
debts and liabilities of said estate. and
has also filed an affidavit avsrring
therein that YOU and each Of YOU are
on-reSidents Of the State or Indiana.
and that Won are necessary parties %
said proceeding and that said petition.
50 hled and which is now pending. is
set for hearing in said superior Court
~ the Court House in South Bend. In
diana. on the 14th day 81 June 1918
Witness. the Clerk and Seal Of said
Court. this 18th day 81 May. 1918
GEO NJ RAAB Clerk
WILLIAM y. BERCfAN. Atty.
2O-27-3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
IF YOU ARE PARTICULAR

and want your prescriptions put up
right. bring them 20 the American
Drug CO. This store has special
lied on the compounding OF IRE
scrtptions for leading physicians and
We assure YOU that the highest clas~
pharmacists obtainable are employ
ed and the best drugs are the only
KIND tolerated American Drug Co,
1S3 y Main st.-AdvI.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

WANTED-OId clothing shces etc.
paying the highest cash price. Joe
Rosenbaum. l05S LirCo.n Way West
Home phone S314 992S-u
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

WANTED-Ashes to haul. lots 10 pillow,
drag. Fine manure for sale. Call
morning or evening. Home 1923 or 500
W. Colfax Ave. 4361-20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
HORSES. WAGONS AND CARRIAGES.

FOR SALE-Good' driving colt and cart
Call after 1 p. m, 6lS Locust ST..
Nishawaka 1St3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE. EXCHANGE OR RENT
40 acres near city. No buildings. Tracts
from TO 10 acres with buildings,
also ~ acres. eight acres Of timber.
All stock and farm machinery, all kinds
Of fruit. fair buildings See me for bar
gains in all Kinds Of real estate James
Trail, ia +. Jeff. Blvd. Open evenings
Home phone 6225. 3590-f.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Shetland pony,
buggy and harness. Home 5l6l. S44
/ Lincoln way E 4464-23
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-Hathing eggs. White
Rocks and White Wyandottes. Prize
winners. Interstate fair, eggs Sl.5O for
Is w. w Linderman, 1910 Mishawaka
Ave Home phone 1913 441S-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

Notice Is hereby given. shat the under
signed has been appointed by RE Clerk
~ the Circuit Court q 81 Joseph Coun
". State 81 Indiana. administrator -
the estate 20 M g3ret Beutter. ate a.
st Joseph Counts. deceased
said estate Is supposed m be solvent
ANDREW BETTER. Adm
Nov 18TH 1918
JOHN II SCHTNDLER.
Atty FOR Estate 10-H-3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-Ancona hens Home phone
4153 1855
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
TO BE SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER
CALLED WEST

Total ..... 5000
1 Equity amounting 10 S10,315 is offered
1 for highest bid or for cash aud convert
\ ible securities. bonds etc. or for west
/ ern lands. lots. etc. and some cash.
/ Assets out. Sell all or one. Speak
/ quick Must sacrifice at once
] ROBIN DUNBAR.
/ Bell 4T4S. Home $3.50.
1870
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-Pasture for 80 sheep. Har-
vey Leach. n. Phone 6412 B. Phone
1879 4247tf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

Don't 60 in country ana buy a war gar
den when you can buy a lot 42x146 n
Leer's new modern home addition for
1928 with walks. water. gas and sewer
$40 down and IS per month. This addi-
ton is 1 blk from Lincoln school and
10 near both south side and Miami car
Six new modern homes Ior sale or will
build 70 suit. At office cor. Leer and
Dayton st, sunday afternoon or tele-
phone for appointment. Del Leer, 1913
$3.50 1868
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-One 31s Studebaker wagon,
good as new dump box with extra top.
329 South Lafayette. 4270-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
FoULTRx.

FOR SALE-Cticken house and park
cheap In good condition. Bell 2313.
1882 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

COY COTTAGE FOR SUMNER HOME
ALSO NEAR CITY.
Large lot. on main road. size 136X2JO
with a coy 3 room cottage. and sum-
mer porch, fruit and shade trees. Well
and soft water tank Near city and in
terurban car line For sale at a bar
gain on payments. Price 1910 Discount
444O-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20

WANTED-No unc ladies' over Is years
OF age. and 81 good character. must
furnish references. Apply chief opera
29T : Main Il. Good salary willie learn
ing. Receivers Central Union Telephone
Co SG44-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
FARM LANDS.
OWN YOUR HOME.
Enan

OWN YOUR HOME.
$500
Buys a 2 acre truck farm located near
city carline. Soil suitable for all kinds
Of trucking. Six room house, electric
lights. Possession given at once. Might
consider an exchange. The price offered
Is a bargain and offers a rare opportun-
ity to secure a home at a low dguFe and
easy terms.
WHITCOMB AND KELLER
Farmers Trust Bldg.
35O7-t