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Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Wind Sweeps Strip
OF Country Mile Wide
In Day County, S. D,

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. "a wind
that approached cyclonic proportions
swept strip of country mile wide
across Day county tonight, leveling
barns and hay stacks and doing much
damage to grain in shock and stand
ing. Most of the damage was be-
tween Andover and Bristol. 30 miles
east of Aberdeen.
Reports of wrecked buildings were
received from Vienna in Clark coun-
ty. so miles south of Bristol.
Fargo, N. D., Aug. "a high
wind caused considerable damage to
standing grain south of Moorhead,
Mimi, tonigh. Slight damage in the
vicinity of Fargo also was reported.
A heavy rain,' accompanied by hail,
fell in Fargo.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10

F|SMETTTE
CAPTURED
BY YANKS
Americans Cross River on Part
Of Bridge Under Fire and
Overpower Germans Left
in the Village.
By Associated Press.

Paris, Aug. 9. (Havas
Agency - American troops
have captured the village of
Fismette on the north bank of
the Vesle river, a short dis
tance northwest of Fismes.
With the village they took 100
prisoners.
With the American Army on the
Vesle Front, Aug. 9.-Vicious but in
effectual thrusts were made last night
and today by the Germans against
the line west of Rheims. The net re-
suit was a smart repulse by the
French, against whom the most~de-
termined attack was made, and the
inclusion of the northern suburb of
-Fismes in the American line in addi-
ton to about 100 prisoners.
Throughout the night and day the
operations in the Soissons-Rheims
sector were characterized mostly by
artillery FIRE, in which the Germans
shifted their long range guns from
time to time to reach villages and
roads which they themselves trav-
crsed q week ago. ...... .-
Cloudiness continued to interfere
with aerial operations, although both
sides were buster than during the past
few days. Two German planes were
brought down by the Americans.
The occupation of the northern su-
burb, separated from Fismes by the
Nesle, took place after a terrific ar
tillery bombardmept which was be-
gun yesterday. The village was vir-
tually reduced when the order to ad-
vance was given today. r.
! Rush Across River. =,
The Americans rushed over the
river, leaping, running and crawling
across on the debris of heavy bridge
which was blown up by the Germans.
its piers and other timbers SO falling,
however, as to make the ruins avail
able.
In the village rather weak re-
sistance was encountered. The Ger
man force which had been left there
had been, unable to retreat to their
own lines because of the heavy artil-
lery fire and when brought in to the
Aemrican lines. the majority we're
wounded. A great many of the de-
Tending force were killed.
A German lieutenant led party Of
less than 80 men in q thrust against
what probbaly appeared to be a
weak point. A machine gun section
caught the party under its fire and
annihilated it. ~
: The only general action today was
when the French and Americans laid
down box barrage and carried out a
reconnaissance. There was some be-
lief that the Germans had withdrawn
fiom large part of this position and
it was desired to learn if the enemy
was still there. He was. ..~ ,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
BAKER WOULD
Defer CALL OF
YOUTHS OF IS
Rules Which Would Take Care
of Classification ir New
Draft Favored by Sec.
retary of War.
By Associated Press.

Washington. Aug. e.-New draft
regulations under which the govern
ment would do the selecting. rather
than leaving it to the registrant, are
under consideration by the War de-
partment. This was disclosed today
by Secretary Baker after he had ap-
peared before the senate military COM
mittee to urge prompt enactment Of
the new selective service act extend
ing the age limits to include all met
between the ages of IS and As.
The war secretary made it plain
that he is not satisfied with the pres
ent system under which the regis
trant must claim deferred classified
ton, as many men with dependents
hesitate for patriotic reasons to make
such claim. In this connection Mr.,
Baker said he was inclined to the
opinion that the marriage relation
will in itself constitute deferred clas-
sification.
No Change in Work or Fight Order
What Mr.. Baker has in mind is 10
lay down set OF questions winch the
registrant would answer and then
have rules which would take care Of
the classification. He is understood
to regard this as the fair and equi-
table system.
The discussion on the draft ages
before the senate committee, Mr.
Baker said. followed much the same
lines taken by General March, chief
Of staff, and Provost Marshal Genera
Growder. The committee. he added,
did not indicate any DISPOSITION to
question the necessity for the change,
which is urged so that the War de-
partment can quickly secure the men
necessary to win the war.
. There was some discussion" Mr..
Baker said, "as to whether it was
Continued on Page Two, Column ~
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Dutch Deputy Suggests
Mediation by Holland

London, Aug. 9.-Runors are cur
rert,i in Dutch Political circles that
Deputy Nolens intends 70 suggest to
the new cabinet that it make an offer
for mediation to both belligerent
grotps, according to Amsterdam dis
patches to the Central News. .
The Nieuwe Courant OF the Hague
warns the government. against any
such attempt, saying that it might
bring Holland into difficulties with
the group which does not desire
mediation. f
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Field Marshal Foch
'MGreat Good Hum0r'

Paris, Aug. g. - (Havas
Agency)-Those who have
met Marshal Foch in the last
few days are unanimous in
declaring that he is in great
good humor, according to
La Liberte. l..-
Premier Clemenceau, who
dined with the marshal yes
terday, said he found him
radiant, and looking 20
years younger than when he
had last seen him. @
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Working Far Back Toward
Somme; Tanks and Armored Cars
Running Over Country and
q" Cleaning Way Fer
The Infantry
Thermometer Readings
Ry Associated Press.

London, Aug. 9-Fightng was still continuing between
the forces and the Germans southeast Of Amns
according to the British official communication received from
Field Marshal Hag this evening The general line Of Pierre
pont Arvers Roseres Rnecour and Morcour had been at
tained by the allied troops
The official communication also says that 1900 prison.
and between 200 and 800 have been captured the
Somme-A Ancre front.
Paris Aug 9.-The official communication from the war
office tonight that the British and French troops conn
ued their today and victories after break
ing the enemys ressance The French troops took 1000
prisoners besides great quantity of materials and cap
ued several important towns the southern end the bat
tie zone. ~
Cavalry in Action.
With the British Army in France Aug 9-The British and
French divisions have gained ground the great battle
raging in the AesSomme district The latest reports appear
show that the Germans retiring in great haste
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Street Car Conductor
Robbed bV Two NEGROES

J. J. Machal, 26l2 South Twelfth
street, conductor on an Albright
street car, was held up by two ne
groes at | o'clock this morning and
relieved of changer containing S.
and a 17-jewel Hamilton watch.
George Hail, 18, ,2ll9 Seward street,
was rounded up and viii be held for
identification. Machal says he can
easily recognize the holdups. :
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
National Party Filings.

Pierre, S. D., Aug. Especial
Telegram. Under the title Of ma
,t:onal party on the last day for such
filings, w. r. Rafferty, u Watertown.
filed as a candidate for United States
senator, J. D. Wifi Of Freeman for
congress in the First district, and
Knute Lewis, Lake Preston, for gov
ernor. The names all went on the in
dependent list
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
"FIight Surgeons" to Keep
Close Watch on Army FIierS

Washington. Aug. 9.-To keep close
watch on the health of army aviators,
training fields and camps. both in the
United States and France are to be
supplied with flight surgeons" and
physical directors. 1t was announced
today that in future, surgeons will
live in close touch with the fiers and
will direct necessary periods of rest,
recreation and relief from duty. .
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
italian AirpIanes Drop
ManifeStoes in Vienna

Rome, Aug. "a squadron of Ital-
ian airplanes, commanded by Capt.
Gabrielle D'Annunzio, has flown over
Vienna and dropped manifestoes, The
planes were not molested. =.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Roosevelt's Vacation Ends.

Dark Harbor, Me-. Aug. o.-Former
President Roosevelt brought his va
cation on the Maine coast to close
today after-a visit of two weeks with
his daughter, Mrs. Richard Derby
With Mrs. Roosevelt he left for New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Liberty Bonds Above Par.

New York, Aug. o.-Liberty 81
per cent bonds sold at 10002 OH the
stock exchange today, the rise above
par. probably being influenced by the
favorable war news. This is the high
est price paid this year for this issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
Paris Again Bombai ded.

Paris, Aug. 9.-The Paris region
was again under bombardment today
.1rom the German long range cannon.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-10
''0h, Money! Money!" /"
Eleanor H., Porter's
Latest Novel,

In which Maggie Duff is a
character as unique and
interesting "Pollyanna"
and "Just David" Her
story, as told by Mrs.
Porter in her latest novel,
will appear in daily in!
stallrnents in .,<
THE BEE
Commencing Next Sunday.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-08-31

fore | got there he opened up with
his gat, pt-pt-pt-pt-pt-pt-pt-pt-p -pt-pt
as hard as he could. Out of the bal
loon rolled the two observers and
their parachutes opened and let them
down to earth safely. 1t looked for
sure as if 1t was to be his, but other
eyes had seen him, and every anti
in this part of the world opened up
on him and believe me he had an aw-
full struggle to get back. 1t was
some sight.
You read in the papers how our
brave boys are fighting and winning.
We are all proud of them, and con-
fident in them. This war is not over
yet though, Levi, and we all realize
that we have big task in front of
us, SO stay with US and we will all
get there yet. Best wishes to Mrs.
Donley, and to all my friends who
inquire, and good luck to you. Here
is little task want you to do for
me. Please send a Colville paper,
once in a while. Kind regards to
everybody, from VIM. j. Jones.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-08-31
&. W. PEDDYCORD TELLS
OF LOAN CONFERENCE

That the coast counties are plan
ming to help absorb some of the quota
of the eastern Washington counties
because Of the adverse crop conditions
in the latter, is a statement made by
G.. w. Peddycord, county chairman for
the Fourth Loan drive in Stevens
county, on his return last week from
Seattle, where he attended the meet
ing held there to discuss the coming
campaign. Just what percentage
they will absorb is not certain, but
Mr.. Peddycord said that the coast
counties showed willingness to bear
a little more of the burden because of
the difficulties of their friends across
the mountains.
The meeting in Seattle was well
attended, said Mr.. Peddycord. The
drive is to be shorter this time, a
three weeks campaign.
The quota for Stevens county will,
it is thought, be about what was act
ually subscribed during the Third
loan. The quota for the Third loan
was $4,000, but Stevens county SUBJ
scribcd $311,O0
"We1l raise our quota, whatever
it is," said Mr.. Peddycord. "We've
got to-" He finds that other coun-
ties are just as hard up as Stevens
which isn't the only one to be hard
hit by weather conditions.
Stars are to be given to the COM
munities exceeding their quotas by
fifty per cent and an additional star
for each additional fifty per cent.
The honor flags are to be similar in
design to those of the last campaign,
excepting that they will have four
vertical stripes as it is the fourth loan.
Mr.. Peddycord was accompanied by
Mrs. Peddycord in his trip to the
coast. They visited the ship yards
and the naval yards at Bremerton,
and say that Seattle is a humming
beehive of industry. The city is full
of people and full of life. 1t is al
most impossible to get seat in the
big moving picture houses, for they
are so crowded.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-08-31
$3.50 Year in Advance; Sc Copy

band is dead. l have two small chill
dren and | am in poor health. If you
could get me a mothers pension of
twenty-five dollars per month l think
that | and the children could live,
otherwise we would starve."
Another lady says: 1--WE have four
children, but my husband and I can
not get along together; if get
divorce can you get me a mothers
pension?"
Problems are Handled
These problems have all been solved
and adjudicated by the probation Of
ficer and the juvenile court. The
solution of small percentage Of
them, however, was not satisfactory
to the applicants.
1t is evident that delinquency and
dependency is now on the increase in
Stevens county, the state of WASH
ington and the United States; and
according to authorities on this subject
this is particularly true in all Eu-
ropean countries now engaged in the
world war. Hence it behooves ju-
venile officers, parents, guardians,
teachers and all interested in the fu-
ture welfare of our county, state and
country to join in coordinate effort
to reduce this increasing delinquency
and dependency to minimum.
There are now in Stevens county
over 5000 boys and girls Of school
age and according to juvenile court
records, there are 120 delinquents,
or alleged delinquents, making 2%6 Of
the entire amount either delinquents
or dependents.
This percentage, though apparently
small, could be greatly reduced by
concerted effort of juvenile officers,
parents and teachers, and by an ex-
pendture Of small amount of money.
Hence, if this be true, the energy and
money spent in this direction would be
we'll spent. And if by such an effort
there. could be given any protection
or influence that would have a ten
dency to make one of these delin-
quents grow up to be useful citizen,
it would certainly be good invest
ment of energy or money.
Records show that in criminal courts
it costs the tax payers from one
to three thousand dollars to send a
man to the penitentiary, and then
but little, if any, good has been done
for the convicted man; and the only
good accomplished is that his contain
mating influences are eliminated from
society. But if anything can be done
for delinquent boy who Is liable to
be in after years brought before the
criminal courts, the effort is worth
while.
In Stevens county there is now be-
ing spent from $4,000 to $4,000
annually for the protection and propa-
cation of fish, wild birds, deer, elk
and bear, and it is generally conceded
that this money is well spent; but on
the other had, if there is any
money spent for the protection of one
hundred and twenty wild boys and
girls in the county, it is considered
by some to be extravagant.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
Mrs 4. C. Morgan.

Mrs. A. c. Morgan, of Port Arthur, Texas, formerly Miss Ina Curry, of this city, died at her home on last Monday afternoon, and the remains were brought to this city, reaching here on We'd nesday afternoon, and inferred in Oakland Cemetery on Thurs day morning at 10 O'clock, after services at the grave conducted by Rev. J. F. Tull.
 The deceased is survived by her, husband and an infant son, of Port Arthur, Texas; her mother, Mrs. E Curry, and two brothers, Messrs. Jack and Olin Curry, and sister, Mrs. A. T. Gotham, of this city.
 The sorrowing relatives have our heartfelt sympathies in their great loss.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
H. ". Wells for County and and Prob ate Judge.

Judge H. W. Wells, at the earnest solicitation of many friends, has decided to become a candidate for the office of County and Probate Judge for Drew County. Judge Wells is too we'll known to the people of this coun- ty to need special commendation from anyone.
 He has served the people as County and Probate Judge, as Prosecuting Attorney, Railroad Commissioner and Circuit Judge and be it said to. his credit that he filled each of these positions we'll and acceptably. As to his q qualifications there is no doubt,
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
OF INTEREST
 TO FARMERS
BY T. E. REID COUNTY DEMONSTRATORS.
Fertilizer Requirements.

Three elements of plant food,
 Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Pot.
 assium are likely to be deficient in soils. Almost all the soils of Drew county are lacking to a certain extent in some of these clements. This deficiency in plant food should be supplied from some source, generally by the use of commercial fertilizers
 The question of how much and what kind of fertilizers to use Is a very important one, because such fertilizers must be used with the expectation of getting q profit. The kind and amount of such fertilizers will vary with the character of the soil and the previous treatment of that soil While no special formula will suit all conditions, 1t must be borne in mind that fertilizers carry needed plant food that may be used profitably if the physical conditions surrounding the plant are properly attended
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the Drew County Bar As soeiation, that Judge John w. Kimbro, an honored member of our local bar IS candidate for the office of Prose cutting Attorney for this Judicial Dis t1,ict
 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Drew County Bar Association in meeting assembled, that we heartily endorse the candidacy of Judge Kimbro, and recommend him to the voters of this district as a man worthy of the honor for which he is presenting himself.
 As lawyer he has shown himself to be one of the most skilful practi- tioners of our bar, always fighting every inch of the ground for the bene- fit of his clients, but never taking any unfair advantage of his adversary, or in anyway undertaking to mislead the Court or the jury as to the real point in issue, nor has he ever by the means of any trick ever undertaken to per vert the ends of justice for his temp orary benefit. He has always proven himself to- be of that school of law yers. who consider themselves officers of that Court to whom they owe the first duty. To those who oppose him in the trial of cases he has shown himself to be an opponent worthy of their best attack and most skilled de- fense. 4i
 We feel that we can safely recom- mend him for the office for which he is candidate, and we feel sure that if the voters of the 10th Judicial Dis trict, see fit to honor him with the office of Prosecuting Attorney, they will never have cause to regret their choice.
 Drew County Bar Association. By J. G. Williamson, President.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
Other Crops.

Each crop has special food requirements which should be met. The Irsh Potato is potash lover and should have dressing of wood ashes. The sweet potato can be raised we'll with the same mixture that will make a good crop of cotton or corn. The pea nut should have relatively large amounts of phosphoric acid sup piled by Acid Phosphate and should be planted on soil that is we'll supplied with lime. These are general accommodations and must be adapted to the individ. ual farm.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
No Circuit Court.

Owing to the lightness of the docket and the prevalence of di. sease over the country, the Feb. term of the Drew Circuit Court was dispensed with by Judge Butler and all cases and matters pretaining to the grand jury were carried over until the Sept. term. Court was opened as usual, and the grand jury empan- eled, and instructed, but after consulting with Dr. NJ. B. Corri. gan, the County Health Officer. it was decided that the health of the country was in such condi. tion, on account of small-pox and measles, that it would not ha advisable to continue in session
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
$lOO Reward, $lOO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is ca tarrh. Catarrh being greatly in fluenced by constitutional con- ditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby destroying the foundation for the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the con- stitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in the cura- tive powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it. fails to cure.
 Send for circulars and testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for consti patton
 Advertisement
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15

as to his integrity none will question. If the voters see fit to bestow upon Judge Wells the honor he is now asking they may rest assured that Drew county will have one of the ablest and most competent County and Pro- bate Judges in the State. He is well and favorably known all over the county and has hos t of warm friends in every township and voting precinct in it, who will be pleased to support him for this office. His announce ment will be found in to-day's Monticellonian.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
LEGAL NOTICES.
Commissioners Sale,

NOTICE is hereby given that will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, on cred- 1t of three months, at the East door of the County Court House. in Monticello Drew county, Arkansas, between the hours of ten o'clock a, m. and three o'clock p, ra.,
 on Saturday, March Is, 1918, the following property, known as the T. H. Matthews Homestead in the city of Mont ticel- 10, to-wit:
 That part of Block 193, bounded by a line be- ginning at the Southeast corner O. said Block and thence running West 195 feet, thence North IFS feet, thence East 195 feet, thence South IFS feet to point of beginning. The property will be offered as a whole and also in separate lots, to suit the purchaser or purehas- CTS who offer the greatest aggregate sum there- for D uENpv
 "%W feb' l5-3t, Commissioner.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
Vim, Harris Appointed Col.
 Dem0nStratOr.

Wm. Harris, who has been Principal of the colored Public Schools of this city for number of years, has been appointed Oolored Agricultural Demon strator for Drew and Lin coin counties, and begun his work on the 1st inst. He ln- forms us that he will give the work his entire time and atten- tion and will endeavor to acom- plishish all the good possible.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
Ex-President Taft visited Lit.

EX-President Taft visited Lit tie Rock last week and made pa triotic speeches to the soldiers at Camp Pike. Mir. Taft is one of the big men of this nation, and though a staunch Republi- can in politics. he is backing up President Wilson, like a man, in his conduct of the war. eAc- cording to MT. Taft, and he is right, these are no times for pol itics and politicians, but the sea. son is ripe for patriotism and patriots.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-15
For Road OVerseer.

We 'te auth zet ta nnoupce Mir Camp Chamb rs AS can ida Q fo oad overseer of he South half of a ion Township Dis trict No ID subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary adv.
 We are authorized to announce Mir. H. G Peedv asa candidate for Road Overseer of District No 16 Gominto Township. subject to the action of ths Democratic primary. adv
 We are authorized 10 announce Mir Earl Rash as candidate for Road Overseer of Dis trict No 'G 0nminto Tnmnship subject to the action of the Democratic primary. adv