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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
AMERICANS DRIVE HUNS
TO KRIEMHILD LINE
Inhabitants of 20 AIsace VILLAGES
Along the Frontier Are Sent to
o German Interior.

Geneva, Oct. 4.-German military
authorities have begun to remove the
inhabitants Of Alsace, according to the
Democratic, in expectation of a Franco
American attack on the frontier.
The inhabitants Of twenty villages
including Ferrette, Goutavon and
,Winkel, already have been sent to Ba-
varia. Some of the villagers have es-
capped across the Swiss frontier.
Fear Of disorder is rampant through
out Alsace-Lorraine not only among
the civilians but also among the mill
tary forces. Food is scarce and little
fuel is available.
The German authorities in Alsace-
Lorraine, the Democratic adds, are
afraid of a general uprising in those
provinces when the allies cross the
frontier.
With the American Army Northwest
of Verdun, Oct 4.-American units
reached the Kriemhild-Steelu line at
one point. Just south of Brieulles they
advanced to a spot where they estab-
enemy system.
The so-called Kriemhild-S teelung
line, which the American front faces
today, is part of the general German
defensive system beginning at Doual,
continuing south of La, Fere and
thence east to the Meuse Crossing
the Meuse, the line extends eastward
by the way of Etain and runs across
the st. Mihiel salient to the Moselle,
which it reached just south Of Pagny.
When the ST. Mihiel salient was re-
duced by the Americans the eenmy
was forced behind this system in that
vicinity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
u. S. Needs Laborers.

Madison, Oct. S.-One hundred and
thirty-nine thousand unskilled labor
ers at once! That call from Secretary
Franklin X. Lane, chairman of the
field division Of the national defense
council, to the state council here, is
one Of the governments answers to
the German peace plea. The men are
needed to make shells to replace those
destroyed in the big explosion the 9TH
err day in New Jersey "This call
must be met, but there should be no
difficulty" says Secretary Lanes mes
sage. at is unthinkable that any man
in this country would hold back from
doing work the women of England
and France long have carried on. La
Dor boards must expedite the combing
of nonessentials and replacing of men
by women"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
WISCONSIN NEWS
STATED IN BRIEF
Geographic Chronicle of State
Happenings.
WARNING BY GOV. Philip
Executive Points Out Danger of
Vague Peace Offers at Flag Dedi-
cation in MiIwaukee-State
to Aid Soldiers.

Milwaukee, Oct. 8.-Several patriot
ic rallies in different parts of the city
took place here when flags were dedi-
Gated for the boys in service. The ded-
icatiOnS were held in connection with
the observation Of Liberty day. Gov.
Emanuel +. Philip addressed a gath
ering Of nearly 1000 persons at Thir-
teenth avenue and Washington street,
where a flag was dedicated for the
boys Of the Third precinct of the
TWenty-third ward The flag carries
90 blue stars and one gold star. The
affair was one of the largest ever wit
messed by the people Of the South side.
A parade in which school children,
the Badger cadet girls, the Junior Ma
val Marine scouts and more than 200
citizens participated took place pre-
VlouS to- the dedication. Dunker's
band furnished the music. To-day
our country is filled with alleged offers
OF peace emanating from our enemy"
said Governor Philip. THE Ameri-
can nation is not bloodthirsty, nor does
y
purpose of inficting punishment upon
peoples Of conquered nations. [ wish
to warn you, fellow citizens, do not
permit yourselves to be deceived from
your determination by vague peace
offers that may mean no more than an
opportunity for our enemy to reOrgan-
iZe his demOraliZed forces for the pur-
pose Of making our task harder. The
safe policy for us to pursue is to keep
up our fighting spirit and literally sup
port our fighting fnyces and turn
deaf ear to all peace talk until we are
advised by our government that our
enemies admit defeat and are ready to
accept our cOuntry'S peace terms" BY
request Of the secretary Of state, the
governor has written to Washington,
d. c., outlining a plan whereby the
government or the state can provide
for the soldiers who will return from
France after the war. He said the
purpose of the plan is to make these
men Self-sustaining. For those we'll
and able to perform necessary labor,
he says different provisions should be
made. The men who have been taken
from the factories will no doubt re-
turn to their homes. There are large
areas of land in our state as well as
in the states of Michigan and Mime
sofa, which are fit for agricultural pur-
poses, and those areas should be
cleared divided into 40-acre farms.
supplied with necessary housing and
implements and be given to the men
who return from service at low rate
of interest or without any interest at
all, as the government sees fit, to pay
for it while working on his own farm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
FIRE PERILS IT. NJ T." PLANT
Flames of Unknown Origin Break
Out at Rock Island Arsenal and
Menace Explosives.

Rock Island, H., Oct. Sire Of I'M
known origin broke out at the Walsh
Construction company camp at the
Rock Island arsenal. The camp is
situated near the big T. N. t. plant
at the arsenal and effort is being
made to prevent its spread. In adj
dition to the fire department at the
arsenal outside help was called from
the fire departments Of Davenport,
Rock Island and Moline. The Rock
Island arsenal is the largest in the
United States, and the T. N. T. plant
threatened by the fire at the arsenal
is the largest and owned and operated
by the government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Unable to Take New Patients.

Racine, Oct. 9.-Local hospitals on
Sunday refused to accept any more
patients because of overcrowded con-
ditions and the fact that nurses are
i'll with influenza. The majority of pa
tients in hospitals are suffering with
the same disease. Calls have been is
sued for emergency nurses in an en-
deavor to combat the disease and I'M
less the board of health can overcome
the spread temporary hospitals must
be opened. All schools, theaters,
churches and places Of amusement
and lodge halls closed Sunday night
for two weeks and street cars can
carry only the seating capacity of pas
sengers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
AMERICANS FROM ALL
LANDS HELP LOAN
Folk Songs, Dances and Sports in Gala
Effort of Foreign Division Of
Four Liberty Loan.

"The Star-Spangled Banner" sung in
English by a chorus Of more than thir-
ty persons, none Of whom are Of the
same nationality and most of whom
are fOreign-bOrn the roll call Of ma
tons," directed by the only simon
pure American, an Indian nationalist
1c demonstrations Of the history,
sports, art and industries Of the peo-
pies Of every corner Of the world;
unique displays Of the quaint customs
and habits Of many races differing
widely in almost every way; these and
many other striking features have
been taken unto themselves by the
womans council Of the fourth Liberty
loan organization as part Of their
share in raising the billions for the
fourth loan. To handle this work COM
mittees Of fOregn-speaking women
have been formed in every state, coun-
ty and other subdivision. The loan
opens September % and continues I'M
til October 10.
According to Felix J. StreyckmanS,
federal reserve director of the foreign
language division, and Mrs. COnstan-
tine Howard executive secretary Of
the wOman's council, some idea Of the
StupendOus task which the women of
the foreign division have set out for
themselves can be gained from the
fact that virtually all that the mem
berS Of their chOruseS and other par
Elephants in the pageants which are
to be given have in common is that
they are all Americans now.
In placing before the public the "roli
call Of nations" every nationality in
each district, state, county, city and
town will be asked to designate one
person to represent that nation in the
dress of his o" her native land. They
will also be asked to sing their native
airs or relate some Of the folk lore Of
the country which they or their an
and games will also be on the pro-
gram.
The food question being one Of the
most important before the world to-
day, the women of the foreign-lan
guage division believe that there is
much to be learned from q cOnServa-
ton and economic standpoint from the
foods used and methods of prepare
ton employed in the kitchens Of the
fOreign-Speaking woman. To this end
every nationality represented in a
community is to prepare food eXhib-
it to show English-Speaking Ameri-
cans how they can save to help win
the war.
That the all-American choruses, roll
calls, pageants and exhibits shall have
proper artistic setting, the wOman'S
council has secured the services Of
Pierre Nuyttens, celebrated Chicago
artist, as consulting director of the
council Nuyttens will also be chair
man Of the councils committee on pro-
ducttOn Of spectacles.
'"There is no greater force toward
the final welding of the American soul
than by bringing together for patri-
otto purposes the foreign-speaking
persons of the country" says Mrs.
Howard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
IANDIS' SON is DECORATED
Famous Federal Judge Receives Mes.
sage of Honor Paid Reed,
Now an Ace.

Chicago, Oct. 4.-Federal Judge
Kenesaw Mountain Lands is shining
with reflected. glory. His son. Lieut..
Reed Lands, has been decorated by
the British With the distinguished fly
ing cross. Judge Lands received a ca
b1egram to that effect. Earlier dis
matches from England told Lieutenant
lands has been cited for bravery and
distinguished service, but made no
mention of the decoration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Nurses Respond Quickly.

Oshkosh, Oct. Son a hurryup
call for Camp Grant to assist in the
effort to control Spanish influenza,
five Oshkosh nurses were secured in
four hours time and they were on
their way to the camp. The volunteers
were Misses Anna Bodden, Ellen Al
len, Charlotte Case, Anna Nabl and
Alice Giroux. All are graduate
nurses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
ALLEGED SPY IS SENTENCED
William M. Hicks Given 20 Years in
Prison and Fined $4,000 for Vio-
lation of Espionage Act.

Enid, Okla, Oct. 4.-William Madi-
son Hicks, convicted in federal dis
trict court few days ago of violation
of the espionage act, was sentenced
to twenty years Imprisonment and
to pay fine Of $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
AUSTRIANS FLEE IN ALBANIA
italians Capture Berat Without Fight
ing and Advance Beyond City,
Enemy Retreating Rapidly.

London, Oct. 5.-Austro-Hungarian
forces in Albania are retiring in con-
siderable disorder before the advanc-
ing Italians. The Austrian forces are
blowing up their deDotS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
inconQruitieS,

A st. Louis man, who was arrested,
had a picture of his Sunday school
teacher and one of burlcsque actress
on his person The Philadelphia Tele-
gram has discovered man whose diet
is cream puffs and pigs feet. We
know of a baseball writer whose hobby
is '-oSno"rn -Dr1fTalO News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Told in a Few Words.

A Brunswick soldier, who was ia
ken prisoner by Americans in the
war, said: "Ah! America is a fine
free country: it is worth people fight
ing for; know the difference by know
ing my own; in my country, if prince
say, Eat straw we eat straw
Thomas Paire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
nurses.
26 Die in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Oct. 8.-Infuenza cases
to the number Of 216 were reported
here Monday, bringing the number of
patients up to $40. Twenty-six deaths
occurred in the past "a hours. Health
Commissioner Rohland has asked the
council for $4,000 to establish an iso-
lation hospital.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Daily Thought.

There is no virtue SO truly great and
Godlike as justice.-Addison
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
WHAT LIBERTY BONDS DO
How They Keep Our watch Dogs"
of the Navy on Guard.

The following list shows to the pur7
various kinds of supplies and equip
ment in the navy department. This
list has been supplied by Paymaster
General MCGOWAN.
Hae& of NaeeaIe Haro
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

to $3.50 for armor piercing.
rorpedoes, 5000 to $4,000 each
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Change While You Look.

BY moving Il single lever q new auto
mobile body is converted into an open
car or a tWO-seated vehicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Issuing Price of Various Items of
Clothing.

The cost of the navy per man per
day during the first six months of the
fiscal year 1918 varied from $O.49 on
the larger types of vessels to $0.52 on
the smaller types.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
". E. COKE BEGAN
NEW DUTIES TODAY
Supervisor of Government Ship
building Established in
Philadelphia

William G. Cove, the new supervisor
Of government shipbrildlng yards along
the Delaware river, as far south rs Chcs-
ter, Pa, began his work IN Philadelphia
today lie established himself in offices IN
the center Of Philadelphia. near those oi
Francis T. Bowles, assistant general
manager Of the Emergency Fleet Corpora
tion
Charles NJ. Schwab director general Of
shipbuiding, went to Philadelphia today
and conferred with Mr.. Coke and rep
resentatives Of the shipbuilding interests
Tonight he will announce ms new pohcy
at a dinner attended by shipbuilders and
officers Of the Shipping Board and the
Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Meanwhile, an army OF workmen IS
engaged in reconstructIng, NJ expense on
$500, 900, the interior of the big building
taken by Mr. Schwab for his office force
As fast as a floor is completed men and
women clerks and other employees will be
moved there from Washington to take
possession. In all 1000 viii be employed
and all will be there before the end OF this
month.
Frank Wood, formerly OF the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Corporation has be-
come private secretary for Mr. Coke,
which position he held for a number OF
+ years while Mr. Coke was actively
engaged in shlpbuilding
Mr. Coke who began work Monday IN
Washington, will have headquarters ID
the Medical Arts Building at Sixteenth
and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, where
Rear Admiral Francis I, Bowles, assistant
manager of the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton. also has offices. Admiral Bowles has
been in control of the shipbullding program
In this section OF the country. The ap-
pointmcnt of Coke has again gwen ground
to the rumor that Bowles IS to be re-
lieved bv Schwab as director OF shlpbulld-
ing at Hog Island, Bristol, and other
points. Admiral BoWles refused to see
newspaper men yesterday, pleading busl-
ness as an excuse
From the announcement by Wash
lngton, it would be gathered at least,
that Coke was appointed by Schwab to
take over full charge OF all the ship
building along the DelaWara above Vii
rnington. and will hold position second
only to Schwab in its conduct ShIpbmld-
ing circles believe 1t means the heralded
elimination of Bowles or q big reduction
In his authority.
Like most Of Mr. Schwabs acts, the
appointment Of Mr. Coke came as a bolt
from a clear sky Apparently. no one
knew anything about it. It IS believed
that this is the first of MIR Schwab S
strokes aimed at getting the maximum OF
efficiency out of the American shipbuild-
ing industry MIR. Coke IS an experienced
ship expert, and the report is to the effect
that he will supcrsede Admiral Bowles il
direction Of the work at the shipyards IL
this district
The substance Of this appointment /,
believed to be that Mr.. Coke will be second
in command OF all the ship work OF tht
United States, actually directing all thu
work on approximately two-thirds of tbs
ships which are being rushed out Il
answer the kaiser submarines and give
America the greatest merchant marine
of any nation in the world.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
DEMOCRATIC FIGHT
FOR SENATORSH|P
BECOMING LIVELY
lanes M. Tunnels Announcement
Opens the Door for Other
Candidates.
AN INTERESTING CONTEST

James NJ Tunnels announcement that
he will he a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for United States Senator IN
this years campaign, which was printed
In Every Evening yesterday, III addition
to concentrating Susscx countvs opposi-
tion To Senator salisbury, who Is seeking
denomination and reelection, opens the
door for others IN other parts OF the state
to get into the fray, which means that
there is a likelihood of a multiplicity OF
candidates and that the result viii he
"the survival of the fittcst.
Therefore, the ultimate outcome seems
TO depend on the trend of events IN the
Republican, party While the latter has
begun the campaign with harmony pro
gram. as the independents are ut the
helm il will be rather difficult 10 satisfy
the Regulars with a ticket Of their max
ing. whereas If the ticket IS anything but
"iNlepcndcnt" its chances will be un-
certain in tho camp of the latter.
The Democratic fight is not likely 10 he
confined 90 Senator Salisbury and Mr..
Tunnel for the indications now are that
several other candidates will jump into the
breach and that each will land sub
stan'ial delegation for the nominating
convention.
A prominent Wilmington lawyer will be
the nominee. some believe. # Senator
Salisbury should lose They figure It out
this way Mr. Tunnel can probably land
so of the so Sussex delegates while other
candidates I'D opposition ~ senator Sauls-
bury can probably control half the dele
cations in the other three political divi-
sions Of tho State, Wilmington, rural New
Castle county and Kent county, but 10 IS
very doubtful whether any ono OF those
who have been considered IN TINS behalf
could control enough delegates 20 noml-
nate IN the convention. Mr. Tunnel doubt
loss will got the caucus nomination IN
Sussex: former Congressman l.. Irving
HANDY of Smyrna or former Senator
Richard r. kcnney of Dover might do
the same thing in Kent with some scat
terinC votes there for Senator Salisbury.
John B Hutton and James II Hughes Of
Dover but At the present tune. unless
some particularly strong opposition can
didatc comes out in the upper end Of the
State the Senator Is likely 60 land 4
majority Of the Wilmington and rural
New Castle delegates
Therefore, unless Kent and Sussex
combine against New Castle. by accept
ing one of their candidates. the Senator
NAV pull through The belief Of many Is,
however. that If this is found impossible,
the downstate candidates will throw their
strength toward dark horse, hence the
chances Of an as vet unnamed possibility
As for Mr. Tunnel. his announcement
Indicates that all he wants is fair and
friendly contest, and if he finds that he Is
unable to win il Is expected that his dele
gates. as far as he is concerned, will be re-
leased So that they will become their own
Tree agents, while some Of the prospective
candidate it Is believed wilt exert every
influence possible to keep them away from
salisbury as long as there IS hope Of max
ing some other nomination.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
FRENCH REPULSE
ALL HUN ATTACKS
Successful in Number Of Raids
Near lie NIOnchel and Couch
Le Chateau.
n, A.x...iaf+,I pr,ss II Eyerv Evenlue

By Associated Press 4 Every Evening
Paris May > The following stale
ment was issued by inc French War Office
ut p. m
North III The Ayre a German attack
on French positions IN the region Of Then
ues was broken up by the French IRE.
Other German efforts, north of Cha
yignon and northwest Of Rheims, gained
no greater success.
The French carried out number
Of raids, especially near lie Monchel,
and Coucy IL Chateau and north Of Pont-
A-Mousson and brought back 20 prison
ers.
London. May , The daily statement
of the War Office. issued at 2. 10, reads
The enemy's artillery developed con-
siderable activity this morning IN the
Nilers BretonneuX sector and IN the neigh
borhood Of MerTls Some activity was
shown also during the night in the Arras,
Lens and st. Nenant sectors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
BAKER URGES DRAFT
LIMIT Be REMOVED
Secretary Would Add 100000
More Men to Armies Dur
ing the Year.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Washington, MAY , Plans for in
creasing the army. depended upon by
President Wilson and his advisers and
based upon the viii to win the war if it
takes all Americas manpower to do it,
were ready today for presentation 10
Congress by Secretary Baker
There were indications that the pro-
gram Of the war secretary, who appears
before the House Committee on Mill
tary Affairs with supplementary army
estimates calls for the removal Of all
restrictions on the number Of troops
TO be raised and asked authority to
mobilize - many men 1ls the government
can equip, train and send to the battle
front In France.
There was evidence that the War De-
partment believes that the existing force
Of approximately 600, 900 men now under
arms can be doubled during the present
year This means that clothing, equip
ment and transportation are III sight for
:, 100000 men.
1t was Indicated also that should
additional facilities become available
that President Wilson desires to be able
to call out more men without the delay
caused by seeking new authority.