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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
FRENCH PRAISE
| YANK BRAVERY
First Great Battle in Which Amer
leans Participated Called
Big Victory.
EQUAL OF The BEST TROOPS
Ambassador Sharp Is Glad the Only
Criticism Is That They Are Too
Reckless in Their Efforts to
AnnihiIate the Germans.

Paris, July 31.-American soldiers
in the fighting on the Marne salient
showed themselves equal to the best
French troops, declared Andre Tar
dieu, French high commissioner to the
United States, at dinner in his hon
or at the American University union.
Prof. George Nettleton Of Yale uni
versity presided, and representatives
Of many American universities and
colleges were present.
"The first great battle in which your
own troops have participated exten-
stvely has been a great victory" Cap
tain Tardieu said. '"The part taken
by your soldiers is well-known In
France. The soldiers of the Ameri-
can divisions which on the morning Of
July Is gained four miles, have shown
themselves to be the equal Of the best
French troops. Your rank and file,
officers and staffs, are deserving Of
the same praise.
Every one at the front, Including
the enemy, know we'll what the Amer
lean army is worth, and what new
power will be let loose in the course
of the next few weeks under the folds
Of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Hard Months Ahead.
''The war Is not yet over. Hard
months are ahead of u.s., but we have
already taken the initiative. AS far as
Numbers go the critical times are over
Witt NC or n
Of chief who is worthy Of France,
NJ. Clemenceau, we have held our
ground. Today, after some time on
the defensive, the time for victorious
attack has come and the dark days
are over.
while greeting the completion Of
the first million American troops in
France, we have greeted the first sue
cess. In common with you Americans,
we and our gallant allies are standing
ready for the supreme effort. The
faith which is inspiring us will not
fail.
."In our crusade for the democracies
of the world we are progressing stead
lily toward our goal. Through the won-
derful unity and force Of the minds
and hearts Of your country we can
expect to reap the reward-the liberia
tion of all peoples-which we antici-
pate from our sacrifices"
More Millions on Way.
William G. Sharp, the American am
bassador, in response, said: "Ameri-
can soldiers could not help being
brave after such examples of magnifi-
cent courage as displayed by the
French troops. The first million Is
here. Another million will follow, and
us many millions as are necessary to
bring the cause Of democracy to vic
torious peace.
"Only the other day, Premier Gle
menceau, the Grand Old Man Of
France said: I have a reproach to
make to you. Your soldiers are too
brave, too reckless with their lives
I replied this was the best reproach I
could expect to hear. l had much
rather Americans sinned of their brav-
cry, recklessness and determination
than on the side Of timidity."
Major Perkins, European commits
sioner for the American Red Cross,
and Prof. Paul Van Dyke Of Princeton,
spoke of the determination Of the
United Slater to carry on the war un-
til victory.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
TAMMANY JOINS THE G. o. P
Democrats Will Help Defeat the
Socialists

New York, July 31.-The executive
of the Republican county
ratified an agreement with
the Tammany organization whereby
the parties will unite to defeat Social
ist candidates for congress In the
Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and
Twentieth districts. where the Social
lists have shown strength in other
years.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
WANT MOONEY FEDERAL TRIAL
Delegation of Labor Leaders Calls or
President Wilson.

Washington, July 31.-A delegat ton
of labor leaders headed by w. Bourke
Cochran Of New York called at the
White House to ask the president to
transfer from the California state
courts to the federal courts the case
Of Thomas J. Mooney, under sentence
Of death in connection with the pre-
paredness day bomb explosion at San
Francisco. They did not see the prec.
ident, who was engaged with the semi
weekly cabinet meeting, but will sub
NIT their request later In writing.
Mooney, who recently lost his fight in
the state courts for new trial, has
been granted a reprieve by Governor
Stephens until next December 13.
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PRICE OF SUGAR MAY ADVANCE

Advance of Cent a Pound Indicated by
Official Statement.
New York, July 31.-An increase to
the consumer Of a cent a pound in the
price of sugar is indicated in a state
ment issued here by George M. Rolph,
chairman Of the international sugar
committee, after conference with rep
resentatives of the Cuban government.
Sugar authorities Of the Cuban and
United States governments will meet
In Washington next week to decide on
the 1919 price.
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RAISE TAX ON AUTO SALES
Cosmetics, kodaks and Other Articles
Face Boost

Washington, July 31.-Radical in
creases in the taxes on gross sales Of
automobiles, cosmetics, proprietary
medicines, cameras, sporting. goods,
piano players and monographs were
tentatively agreed to by the house
ways and means committee in franz
ing the $S,OOO,OOO,OOO war revenue bill.
The rate on the gross sales of these
articles will be 10 per cent If the COM
mittee's recommendations are ratified.
The present rate on automobiles, sport
ing goods. cameras, monographs and
player pianos is 8 per cent. On cos
metics and proprietary medicines It is
2 per cent.
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new LAW NOW EFFECTIVE
Draft Treaties Between u. S. and
Great Britain Ratified.

Washington. July 31.-The British
Canadian United States draft agree
ment has now become effective, off,
cials at the state department an
nOunced.
The treaty, arranging for the put
ting into effect Of the draft agreement
whereby each nation can call It's ma
tionals In the others territory, became
effective on the exchange of the rati-
fications between Ambassador Page
and the British foreign office iG Lon
DON
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
SlnuInu Makes Work Easy.

Singing makes the daily work easier
Of accomplishment. Sailors were
among the first to recognize this and
they sang as they stored away the car
go, keeping time with the music as
they pulled on ropes and windlass,
changing to presto when the work de-
manded it. Here is favorite ditty:
Tally hi no, you know.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
No Peace Note From tho Pope.

Paris, July 31.-Declarations in Aus
trian and German newspapers that the
nope would publish another peace
note on the anniversary of his 1917
document next month are unfOunded
and are fooling the people, according
to word received here quoting an au-
thoritative Italian newspaper.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
KAISER'S NEW WAR CHIEF
Baron Marschal Succeeds Gen. Nor
itz Won Lyncker.

Amsterdam, July 31.-Maj. Gen.
Baron Marschall has become chief Of
the German emperor's military cabi-
net, succeeding Lieut.. Gen. Baron Nor
itz Won Lyncker who has retired be-
cause of poor health. Marschall has
been one of the chiefs of section Of
the emperor's military cabinet. He
was formerly aid de camp to Gen. De
Langendorff.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
Work In Harvest Fields.

Bismarck, N. D., July 31.-Oficers Of
th> ~tate administration are deserting
the!s positions at the statehouse here
temporarily to help in harvest fields.
Ma of them are working without pay.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
U, S. CAPTAIN IS ACCUSED
Quartermaster officer Indicted In
Raincoat Scandal.

With the American Armies in
France, July 31.-In a village taken
and retaken several times, finally re-
naming in American hands, the Yanks
found several comrades who had been
bayoneted and killed by the Huns as
they lay wounded and helpless.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
HAS new AIRPLANE FLARE
Device Prevents Foe From Seeing Ma
chine Above 1t.

Washington, July 81. - Perfec-
ton of an airplane flare for use
in night bombing expeditions was an
nounced by the ordnance department.
The flare Is released from the plane
tn a parachute and Is set off by air
friction At height of 1000 feet 1t
will cast light Of more than 100000
candle power over an area one and
one-half miles in diameter. The glare
prevents detection of the plane from
the ground.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
MERRlS TAKEN BY ANZACS
Australians Capture important &c
man Position in Flanders,

AUstrdIIdHs CdptUre Important Ger.
man Position in Flanders.
With the British Armies In France,
July 31.-Australian troops captured
Merris by a surprise attack. After a
few minutes snappy work, the place
was cleared of Germans and organized
to meet counter-attacks.
The Anzacs took 169 prisoners, with
many trench mortars and machine
guns.
Merris, two miles from Meteren, was
the westernmost point of German pen-
etratton in Gen. Won Arnfm's Flanders
drive last April.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
Hand Grenade Production.

Washington, July 31.-Hand gren-
ade production has attained the rate
of two million a month, the ordnance
department stated. This will be
doubled within four months.
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Mackensen to Replace Ludendorff.
Paris, July 31.-Field Marshal Won
Mackensen has arrived at German
great headquarters and 1t Is reported
that he will replace General Luden-
dOrff. says a dispatch from Berne.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
Twenty-Five Drafted Men Desert

Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash, July
31.-Twenty-five selective draft men
from Ukiah City, Mendocino county.
Cal. deserted from a troop train en-
route here, 1t was announced. Tele-
grams notifying the police have been
sent to various towns In California
and Oregon, where the men dropped
OF.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
Guard Your Breath.

"A mans BREATH" says Popular Sci
ence Monthly, ''is often a betrayer of
secrets. He may have been out late,
sitting up with sick friend, but
when he reaches home his loving wife
at once opens up her battery Of re-
prOaches.
"Now comes the news that two In
Ventors In Osceola, Ark, have joint
iy invented a breath-guard Of q new
pattern. It is said to be efficient, but
not in the manner you were thinking
BARRIERS and physicians from inhal-
ing the germ-laden breath Of their pa
tents or patrons. It consists Of q
small curved shield of glass placed
20 as to cover the nOstrils and held in
position by spring clip gripping the
partition wall Of the nose on the in
side. Many diseases are directly COM
niunicated through the inhalation Of
tainted air, and a device of this kind
should be boon to professional peo-
pie who are compelled, by the nature
Of their duties. to be In close proxim-
ity to those whom they serve"
Pershing Pays for Pig.
General Pershing's automobile re-
Gently killed growing pig, the most
valuable possession of poor, aged
woman. The woman wept, as the pig
meant much to her. She knew the
car contained the American general,
but she was told not to make claim,
as the pig was to blame.
General Pershing later instituted
an inquiry and learned the situation.
How much the pig meant to the des-
titute woman was shown when her
tears Of grief changed to Joy when a
letter arrived containing a check for
$50, with kind words besides.-New
York Herald.
Steel Workers Get Raise.
New York, July 31.-Wage increases
approximating 10 per cent and effec-
tive August 1 will be granted by the
United States Steel corporation. 1t was
announced.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
U-BOAT STILL Is A MENACE
Danger Reduced, but More Destroyers
Are Needed

London, July 31.-'The antisubma-
rine fleet has brought the menace
down to less formidable dimensions"
Sir Eric Geddes declared, but" he
added, tive have considerable addi-
tions to make to the fleet before the
margin of safety which we must save
will be obtained"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
HUN RIOT STRIKE QUELLEC

CROWDS at KaIK DIsPorsed When Ma
chine Guns Are Used.
Amsterdam, July 31.-A new strike
has broken out at Kalk, in Prussia
near Cologne, according to the Echo
Beige. Machine guns were used to
suppress the movemeit and the lead
ers were arrested, the newspaper de-
clares. TIL, police, it is added, were
still busy when the report was sent,
dispensing the crowds, which contin-
ued to gather In the streets.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
MORE MONEY LENT TO ALLIES
$112, 2,OOO, 900 Brings Total to $6,4e2,-
O40,OOO, Statement Shows.

Washington, July 31.--Loans to the
allies totaling SIP 100000 were an.
nounced by the treasury department.
France received $lOO.OOOOOO, Belgium
100000 and Serbia $3,OOO,OOO. This
brought the tote. &C loans to the al
lies to sc. .492, ,O4O. 900.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
Tuesdays Results.
NATIONAL LEAGU]

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston-Chicago. no game; rain.
Cincinnati-Philadelp no game: rain.
st. Louis Brooklyn, no game; rain.
Pittsburgh-New York, no game wet
grounds
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On the Green
Diamond
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

STANDING OF THE CLUBS
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AMERICAN I,EACI

Chicago. 0: Washington. g.
ST. Louis, 4; Boston. II.
Cleveland. AS; Philadelphia. 2-l
Detroit, 3: New York, O.
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Pershing Pays for Pig.
Steel Workers Get Raise.

New York, July 31.-Wage increases
approximating 10 per cent and effec-
tive August / will be granted by the
United States Steel corporation, 1t was
announced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
BRITISH TROOPS
MEET TEUTONS
ON WIDE FRONT

LONDON. March s.--ExtenHive
raiding operations over practically
the entire British Western from, lar,
night were reported BY Marshal HalE
today.
~ some points the Germans gain.
cd temporary footholds.
british forces conducted success
ful raids south Of Armentieren, in the
noighborhood OF AricuxrnEoholle, ="
llaig reported
Two enemy parties entered our
lines near - Quentin. A few OF our
men are missing.
a few enemy soldiers entered our
trenches In tho noighborhood OF Har.
EicourL All were killed or captured.
Stray raiders entered Portuguese
trenches on a wide front. from Ncuve
Chapclle northward
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
Sydney Strong Is
Made Chairman of
War Prison Board

Rev. sydney Strong. Of the
Green Anne Congregational church.
has been appointed state chairman OF
the war prison labor board.
The appointment was roceived
from T. Stage Within. chairman OF
the national executive council on
prison labor.
The organization viii &C, IN an af
visory capacity in the enforcement
OF the prison labor bill now pending
before congress The bill. which has
the approval OF President, Wilson and
Samuel Gompers. aims a, the com.
pensation Of prisoners doing war
work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
TEUT0NS WON'T QUIT
RUSSIAN HOSTlllTlES

PEri,oGliAp, March i.-CNigh,)
Tho Germans refuse 10 cease hos.
tilities before Monday. Russian peace
delegate" at hrcstLitovsk reported
IN a PROCLAMATION tonight.
We order nothing 10 he given up
without Fighting" the proclamation
said, our last word IL that we
must make an effort 10 drive tho
Germans hack as far as possible to
the west
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STEAM TRAINS
WILL OPERATE
TO SHIPYARDS

The director general Of rail.
ways has approved the plan
suggested by the Investigating
committee 81 the King County
Council 81 Patriotic Service for
the operation OF steam trains
along >esttle's water front. as
partial solution TO the ship
yards transportation problem.
Harold Preston. chairman OF the
council could not set definite date
7 the operation OF tho first trains.
saturday. but said that all speed
would he used In arranging the de.
tails OF the operation oS the cars. In.
Guiding the matter Of fare.
The announcement OF the arprov.
NJ of the train plan was made late
Friday after the filing % the follow.
ms report from tho investigating
committee:
The committees plan for a
ststm train service for the workmen
sns''loyed at East Marginal way in.
-, rial establishments was approy.
al by the United States shipping
heard some weeks since. and now.
upon the recommendation OF the
shipping board. has been approved
hy the director general OF railroads
and viii soon BE- put in operation.
The committees plan for an ad.
d.tlonal ferry TO run from the foot
q Columbia street TO the West wa.
ierway has been approved by the
county commissioners and the port
commission and as soon tabout two
wecksl as the ferry Washington can
he diverted from the Lake Washing.
ton service. she will be put into this
service BY the port commission.
The recommendation OF the com.
mittee for the immediate improve.
rpeni OF the street car service 20 IN.
shipsard district have been carried
into effect by the traction company.
resulting in an improved service"
Dr. Henry suxxaiio. head OF the
state defense council. announced
that the traction company has
greatly improved It's service to the
shipyarts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
SCHOW is PROMOTED

r. H. Schow. deputy revenue col.
loctor for tho Northwest district. Sat.
urday received notification OF his
appointment an estate tax agent Of
tho Internal r.venu. service. lilo will
leave tonight for Portland. where he
makes his hcasqufrtcru
schow has had several cases from
his department before the federal
grand jury this week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
SOUTH AFRICANS WILL
STAY LOYAL TO BRITAIN

CAFE TOWN. March s.--Ry adopt
ms Premier hotha's motion 20 grant
Ten. smuth's leave Of absence by a
vote or ~ 20 -, the Union of South
Africa assembly expressed ita deter.
minauon TO stand by England In the
war The minority consisted OF ma.
uonalists.
botha challenged the nationatists
70 say they were not part OF the
British empire.
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loath TO relin1uish IL.
Should Trust Japan

on the other hand. those favoring
tho step said Japan. an an ally.
oiFht 90 be accorded fun trust. and
that sho had been backed up In
the Intervention on the ground that
her interests In the east had 10 bo
protected. while. at the sam. time.
no aggression would be attempted
against the Russians
The allies apparently arc quite "a.
vorAble TO action. presumably with
Japan playing lone hand Some
OF the allied feeling ~ that Russia
descrves no consideration at allied
or American hands. This spirit.
however. conflicts with the Afneyi.
can idea OF encouraging the Rus.
slams. particularly as they now show
some tendency TO hold off tho Tcu.
ton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
TEXAS WILL HAVE LAW
TO CURB SEOITIONlSTS

AUSTIN. Tex. March THE
loyalty bill" was passed late Friday
by the lower house OF the Teyas leg.
islaturo. i, makes any dlsloyai act
or remark during the war felony.
punishable by from two 20 five years
In the penitentlary.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02

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thing which does not belong TO
him and for which he cannot be
arrwAted III r. ID.
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your picture can't hpf
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New Mexico has . lizard rspstsd
to squirt blood from its eyes.
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az 90 require Japan's entrance.
In this connection they pointed
out that Russian resistance - stiff.
.cnlnx. and that German penetration
20 siberia is next 20 impossible As
for Germans In Siberia. they have
not constituted real menac, yet.
and tho supplies ut vladivoutok arc
apparently In no extreme danger for
the moment.
Autocrstie Enfrance'
More important. In the opinion Of
tho-. opposed. In the fact that per.
TO Japan would mean ths
entrance OF an autocraey into Rus.
sia's eastern gateway. while another
ovrrran her from tho
west
And. these authorities said. II ia
that once Japan had a
f9o;hold In Siberia. she would be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02
CRUEL PILES
DR.. Van Week Found Genuine
Relief Which Is Healing
Thousands
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we make this unlimited offer; Send
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02

Seattle, Wash, March g. 1918.
TO THE PUBLIC
The and coneested traffic in the southern and
districts of the be relieved by facilities
We feasible thepesen
Proposition No. providing for doubetak elevated
line Washington Street. Railroad and Spokane Avenues.
This is NOT bonds but transfer unused bonds
already voted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-02

Sunday morning Rev. r.. v. Shay.
Ter will talk on THE Churches Pow.
er In tho Great War" at ST. Marks
Episcopal church. a third address
on Patriotism" will be given by
Rev. II. NJ. Gowen.
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JAP AN PRESSES
U. s. TO REPLY
ON RUSS ENTRY

Continued From PAg, One