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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-31

SHANGHAI. May e4-The rumor
is current here that Great Britain is
planning 20 recognize the Bolshevist
government of Russia Newspaper
comment Is opposed TO such action
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-31
CLASSES CLOSE FRIDAY

With tho exception Of five classes
in cooking. conducted for tho Red
Cross. tho vocational school Of the
Young womrn's Christian Assoola.
ton closed Friday for the summer
months
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-31

this message TO America:
Use propaganda In Russia.
Fight German lies with Ameri-
can truth. Make Russia realize
how she has been betrayed by
the Germans. Because the time
Il coming when Russia win re-
cover her might. When that day
comes IL Is vithly important TO
the worlds future that Russia
be aligned with the nations that
arc fighting for democracy"
America must not delay. either,
says svarc. because
''Russia's blacklist hour Is at
hand: affairs cannot grow worse
much longer; they must improve
soon.
"Consciously or unconsciously all
the Bolshcvih are serving the kaiser.
tho ! believe that most OF them do
not realize they are German tools.
Don't DO misled by Trotsky's
promise to raise a new army 20
fight the Germans. Ills talk and his
actions do not agree"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-31

LONDON. May "a. There arc
only ~ officially known survivors OF
tho original Princess Pats Canadian
Regiment OF 1850 men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-31
DOG MUSTN'T LICK
CHOPS, IN OREGON

PORTLAND. Ore. May si.-A dog
won't even have n dogs life OF ~
ia oregon any more.
II Fldo liekn his chops or -v-n
grina IN n sherpiAh way. siRnifying
physical rcploton. binKi--hs's dead
That IL. II shs~powning farmer
happens 20 b about and In n state
Of mind that would XIII n dog.
Attorney General Van Wrinkle has
ruled that n farmer IN legally tusti.
fled In killing a dog II b. own rus.
poets that the dog has been attack
ing sheep. and that the dogs licking
HIS chops may 10 taken as evidence
Of criminahty on tho part OF the
dog.
Friday morning Is applicants for
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
FLORENCE MAN KILLED.
Coroner's Jury Adjourns Hearing In
Case Of l.. j. Watford, Awaiting
More Evidence.

Florence, Aug. s. l.. ]. Watford
a white farmer, "a years old and mar
ried, was found dead beside the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad tracks
south of Florence at a late hour last
night, his skull having been crushed
in and his arm broken, it is supposed
by a passing train. At the inquest to-
day the coroner's jury was not salts
fed with the evidence and postponed
rendering a verdict until Monday,
when additional evidence will be pre-
sented. The only train which coulo
have killed the man, was said at the
inquest to have been the fast north
bound passenger train No. 80, but
Engineer Jaeger declared positively
that he saw no one either on or be-
side the track at the point where the
dead body was found. The testimony
together with the strange actions OF
watford as reported by other wit
nesses who saw him in Florence. IN
hour before the accident, gave rise TO
doubt in the jury's mind as to the
cause of death Watford had sold
$40 worth Of tobacco but only asmaii
amount was found on his person; with
no trace of the rest Of the money!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
ENROLMENT ABOUT 14s, 900.
All Reports Save Rural Boxes ih
Hampton.

Columbia, Aug. with only the
rural boxes in Hampton county to
hear from Secretary Ashley Tobias,
Jr Of the State Democratic Com
mittee reports q total enrolment in
the state of 147,456.
The belated reports from Hampton
county will not increase the figures
over 500. if that much. In the second
primary in 1916 Hampton county cast
$50 votes The enrolment Of the
incorporated towns in Hampton coun-
ty in which the Australian ballot law
applies is reported at l.105, so that
the unreported rolls will not add more
than 500 at the outside.
Secretary Tobias has been most en-
crgctic IN attempting to have the
county chairmen send in the enroll
ncntS promptly so that the proper
number of tickets may be sent for
each box.
There is not so much difficulty with
the tickets which go to the boxes at
which the Australian ballot law does
rot apply. but more care is required
at the boxes at which the law docs
apply since each ticket must be num-
be,'ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
ALLIES GOING STRONG.
HAVE ADVANCED ELEVEN MILES
ON SOMME FRONT.
Battle Was Resumed Early This Morn
Ing and Attack is Developing Vic
tory on Great Scale - Fourteen
Thousand Prisoners Captured and
Guns Too Numerous to Count.

London, Aug. 9.-From the Battle
Front-The Franco British advance
on the front south of the Somme has
reached a maximum depth Of eleven
miles, according to news received
shortly after noon today. Tanks, ar
mored cars and cavalry have gone
ahead of the line running from
Framerville to Lihons. The total
number of prisoners reported is ten
thousand.
From Lihons the line runs south
ward to Meharicourt and southeatscto
ward to Meharicourt and southeast TO
Rosieres. This represents total
maximum advance of eleven miles.
1t is believed to be impossible Tor
the Germans to holds their Montdldler
positions. Also that the advance on
the Picardy front makes Amiens Sc
cure against enemy attack and has re-
moved the threat against Paris.
British have captured Moriancour1
on the northern end of the battle
front. The line now runs from that
point southwark to point southeast
of Moreuil. Along the whole front
the average advance of the ln1antry
has been five to six miles
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
WAIT FOR LEGISLATION.
No volunteers Accepted for Armysand
Navy.

No Volunteers Accepted for Armysan
Navy. rs.
Washington, Aug. .8.-Voluntary en-
listment in the army and navyswere
completely suspended today to pre-
vent disruption of industry pending
disposition of the bill proposing t9ex-
tend draft ages to include all n1e2s,be-
tween Is and 45 years. orderssWgre
issued by Secretaries Daniels and Ea-
ker' directing that no voluntary en-
listments be accepted after today IN
til further orders.
The orders also exclude civilians
from appointment to officers training
camps until further notice.
The orders were issued after con-
ference between Secretary Baker and
Secretary Daniels and were made pub
lie after President Wilson had visited
the Offices Of both secretaries late IN
the day. 1t is not known whether his
visit had to do with the enlistment
situation, but Just before he conferred
with the cabinet officers there was no
indication that step of such drastic
nature was anticipated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
RUNS UNDER FIRE.
State Senator Buck Has Tilt With
Former Governor, Using Word
Coward

CONWAY, Aug. 8-Cole L. BieaSe,
candidate for the United States senate,
was completely vanquished and lower
ed his colors here today before II. l..
Buck, State senator from Horny Coun-
ty. Blease's Sedan was at the con-
clusion Of a private meeting held in
the court house this afternoon when
the senatorial candidate had finished
his discourse.
Senator Buck announced to the au-
dience that he had few words in
reply to Blease, who Immediately
started pushing his way through thv
audience out Of the building. Don't
go, governor, take a seat requested
Senator Buck.
Il haven't the time" replied Bleasc.
"Oh don't be afraid; this is not q
Pollock and Jennings" retorted the
Horny senator.
"I'll attend to you, sir, on August
81" replied Blease as he neared the
door, followed by John G. Richards,
reform candidate for governor.
"Of course, you will run. for YOU are
a coward" shot back Senator Buck,
who had mounted the table.
The ex-governor. and his escort
passed out Of the building, followed
by many of their supporters.
Senator Buck, amid cheers, charged
Blease with being disloyal, "a traitor
and coward" ''He talks about
leading a regiment against the Ger
mans" said the speaker. "Re could
not lead anything but retreat"
What kind of soldier would he
be when he lets q small man like me
run him? He's featherlegged." Sena-
tor Buck took UP Blease's Pomaria
speech and scored the utterances
quoted therin. He challenged Bleose
to make the same speech now when
the espionage act is in force. He said
that when Blease made his disloyal
speeches he knew, being a lawyer,
that he could start treason. He car
ed only for the low and not his coun-
try, said the speaker.
Senator Bucks utterances were
greeted by ringing cheers from his
several hundred auditors.
The crowd which heard Blease
numbered about 400 persons and was
about equally divided in political SEN
timent. The ex-governor made a
calm speech discussing what he
termed the issues Of the campaign. He
told of his various purchases of Lib
erty bonds, war savings stamps and
the giving of q plot Of land and a
house at Camp Jackson to prove his
lOValtV
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
CONGRESSMEN SUBJECT T..
DRAFT.

ONLY Two Of South Carolina Deiega-
tion Out Of the New Age Limit.
In Washington much interest is
taken in the question Of the liability
of members Of congress to the mill
tary draft in, event, which now seems
certain, of the passage Of the propos-
ed act making the ages OF service
18 to As. According to the New YORK
World thirteen senators and 110 rep
resentatives would be liable to draft,
or about twenty per cent Of the entire
membership. The question is raised
whether congress is to be considered
an essential industry" employment
on which would give ground for
exemption, that is to say deferred
classification A leading constitli-
tionaI lawyer in the senate is quoted
as holding that congressman are not
exempt from the draft. Those mem
bers who fall within the age of ser
vice must, in any event, register AMI
fill oct questionnaires and, it is point
ed out, to get the benefit of exemption
or deferred classification it is neces-
sary 10 make claim for it, as there is
no such thing as automatic exemp-
ton. The congressman who vote for
the measure and are liable to the
draft, therefore, will be confronted
with the issue of claiming exemption
under law of compulsory service
which they have helped to enact, an !
it is said many Of them are rather
puzzled as to what they should do in
the circumstances.
An extraordinarily large proportion
of the South Carolina delegation in
congress will be liable to draft, only
two Of the nine being beyond the age
of forty-five, the maximum year OF
service in the proposed bill. Senate:
Smith and Representative Stevenson
are the only South Carolina members
out of the age. Those falling within
the draft and who must either WORK
or fight" unless they claim exemption
by reason of their essential service in
the halls of legisla ton, are Senator
Benet and Representatives Whalev,
Ragsdale. Byrnes, Nichols, Dominick
and Lever.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
AMERICANS GAIN GROUND.
vANQUsHEs CON- ONE PRISONERS MADE
Three Vicious But Intellectual Thrusts
Made by Germans on VesIe Front.

With the American Army on the
Vesle, Aug 9 (By the Associated Press)
Three vicious but Intellectual thrusts
Germans against the line west of
Rheims. The net result was a smart
repulse by the French against whom
the most determined attack was made,
and the inclusion Of the northern sub
urb of Fisnes in the American line, in
addition to about 100 prisoners.
Throughout the night and day the
operations in the scissors Rheims
sector were characterized by artillery
fire in which they shifted their long
range guns from time to time to reach
villages and roads which they them
selves traversed a week ago.
C!oudiness 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 north suburb,
separated from Fismes by the Vesle,
took place after a terrific artillery
bombardment, which was begun yes
duced when the order to advance was
given today. It was there the 100
prisoners were taken.
! The Americans rushed over the
river, leaping, running and crawling
across on the debris of a 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 a rather weak resist
ance was encountered. The German
forces which had been left there had
been unable to retreat to their own
lines because of the heavy artillery fire
and when brought into the American
lines the majority were wounded.
A great many of the defending force
were killed.
Another incident showing how the
German soldiers were sacrificed oc-
Cured on the American front where
g. German lieutenant led party Of
less than 80 men in a thrust against
what probably appeared to be weak
point of the line. A machine gun Sec
ton caught the party under its fire
and annihilated it.
The only general action today was
when the French and Americans laid
down a box harrage and carried out
reconnaissance on a certain section of
the front. There was some belief
that the Germans had withdrawn from
large part of this position and it was
desired to learn if the enemy was still
there. He was.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
ALL TAXES INCREASED.
Committee Plans to "Catch Every
body"

Washington, Aug S.-Taxes of 10
per cent. on amounts paid for leased
telephone and telegraph lines. includ-
ing press associations and brokerage
circuits, horse power tax on auto
mobile owners and doubling of the
tobacco taxes of the present law. IN
stead of q higher range rate previous
" agreed upon, were written into the
$S. 600, ,000,0 600 revenue bill today by
the house ways and means commit
tee. Chairman Kitchin in state
ment tonight replied to the telegram
of Secrtary McAdoo favoring reten-
ton of the present excess profits law
and flat 80 per cent war profits tax
as an alternative, according to the
greater revenue likely to be raised in
each corporations case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
AMERICAN CASUALTY LIST.
Ninety Killed in Action and Three
Hundred Missing.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Arnly casual
ties were issued in lists today, to-
taling 468. Killed in action, 90; died
of wounds, 9; died Of accident, 1;
wounded severely, 20; wounded slight
ly, 2; wounded, degre undetermined
Al; missing in action 303. Killed in
action Privates Caradine E. Brasswell
of Lloyd, Fla, Joseph G. Pinckney
Yemassee, S. c., Peter Washington
Charleston. S. c.. Died of Wounds
Marshal King, Iva, S. C. Wounded Sc
verely, Private John o. Delaney, Mi
ami. Fla, wounded, degree undeter-
mined, Private Edgar T. Myers, Del
ray, Fla. Missing in action, Sergeant
James Rogers, Greenville, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
FIRST NEW COTTON.
Thi-ty-onc Cents Paid for Bale Raised
by j. A. Porter and Sent to Char
lcStOn

Barnwell. Aug. 9.-South Carolina's
first bale of new cotton crop, 1918,
was sold on the local market today by
III. W. Sanders to J. A. Porter for 81,
cents per pound. This bale was ship
ped by express to z. r. A. Wieters of
Charleston. 1t was the second earliest
bale produced in Barnwell county.
Cotton on light lands in this county
is opening prematurely on account OF
heavy rains, rust and shedding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
BIG CROPS PREDICTED.
Department of Agriculture Makes
Forecast.

Washington, Aug. S-Bumper crops
of almost every foodstuff grown on
the farm were indicated again today
III the department Of agriculture's
monthly crop report despite a falling
off in the prospective production in
practically all crops during July dne
to conditions, principally hot and
dry weather
In round figures the loss to farmers
Of this prospective production IS
roughly estimated at almost three
quarters Of billion dollars-more
than s450,000,00 in principal grain
and food crops and s250,0Oo, 900 in
cotton
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
LENINE DECLARES WAR.
Bolsheyiki Leader Says He is at War
With Entente Powers.

Washington, Aug. 9.-American
Consul Poole at Moscow has reported
that Bolsheviki premier Lenine re-
Gently declared before gathering OF
soyiets in Moscow that state Of war
existed between the Russian govern
ment and the entente Allies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
Ned Cross Understanding Of Aux.
ilaries.

According to the number of gar
ments returned during July. the aux
iiiaries stand in the following order:
Daizell and Rembert (tie); Maves-
vile, Privateer, Hagood and Colored
ftie): Black River, Concord. Wedge
field and Stateburg {tie); Brogdon,
Bethesda. The work of these aux
iliaries is fine. and is a great help.
naturally, to the local chapter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
A1RMEN IN FIGHT.

Blow up Bridges Over somme and
Cut Off Fleeing Germans.
With the British Army in France
Aug. 9.-Alhed airmen have blown up
many bridges over the Somme and the
enemy's retreat has been sriously en-
barrassed. Immense quantities OF
stores and ammunition have been
abandoned by the Germans in thelr
hasty retreat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
RETREAT IN FLANDERS.
GERMANS EvACUATING POSI-
TIONS ON LYS RIVER.
Drive on Somme Having Effect in
Another Sector-Allied Victory Dis
locates Plans Of German High Com
mand.

London, Aug. e.-The Germans are
evacuating their positions in the sLys
valley, on the Flanders front. On the
Lys front the British now hold LOGON
Lecornet, Malo, Quentin, LIE Petit
Pacaut and Lesart.
The Germans put up vigorous re-
sistance north of the Somme, the
statement shows. There was heavy
fighting between Chippilly and Nor
lancourt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
CANADIANS IN BATTLE.

TROOPERS Cut or Retreating Germans.
London, Via Montreal, Aug. .
Canadian troopers, cooperating with
the French cavalry cut off a large
force Of the enemy in today's oper-
ations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
GERMANS DESTROY AMAIUNI-
TION.

Reuters Correspondent at the Front
Says Huns are Preparing to Re
treat.
With British Army in France. Aug
9.-Reuter's correspondent states that
the Germans are, blowing up their am
rnuniticn dumps in the battle area
This is considered an indication that
they are preparing to retreat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
SPAIN WRITES NOTE.

Last Big Neutral in Europe Growing
Weary of Hun Outrages.
Madrid Thursday. Aug. Spain
has addressed note to Germany
concerning the torpedoing of Spanish
ships. Foreign Minister Dato announa:-
ed today after the cabinet held an ex-
traordinary session.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
DIET AT MARION.
Small Audience Hears Candidates foI
Governor.

Marion. Aug. 9.-The State cam
paign meeting held in the court house
grove here today was featureless and
listless. The audience, one of the
smallest Of the itinerary. was undem-
onstrative and the speeches Of the Of
flee seekers did not depart materially
from their set form The crowd mum
bsred between $50 and 200 voters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

Every intelligent and loyal farmer
in Sumter county should attend the
mass meeting to be held in this city
on Tuesday. August Goth for the pur-
pose of discussing the cotton acreage
in 1919 and to agree on a plan TO
bring about n greater increase in the
production of food crops in the South.
An increase in food crop acreage. a
decrease in cotton acreage and a stable
price for cotton are the objects sought.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
TANKS CHASE HUNS.
Mobile Forces Pursue Enemy Reient-


Mobile Forces PURSUE EI6lIy 1sc'o'<'
lessly.
Paris, Aug. s.-From the Battle
Front-The battle south of the Somme
was resumed early this morning and
the Allies made favorable progress
from the start, reaching the selected
detectives. Powerful cavalry forces
are in action. Reports received up 10
.11.30 a. m. show that the attack is
developing a victory on great scale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND PRISON
ERS.
Up to Noon Today Allies Had Taken
Great Booty.

London, Aug. 9.-More than sew
teen thousand prisoners two hundred
guns have been captured by the
Allies in the Somme drive up to noon
tod.y, according to advices received
this afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

similar plan, but did not make much
headway. Put he was four years
ahead OF Mr. Benet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

Marine Casualties Heavy
Washington, Aug. 9.-Marine cas-
ualties So. Killed in action, 4; died
of wounds, S; wounded severely, 13;
wounded, degree undetermined, 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
JAP COMMANDER NAMED.
Gen. KikuZo Otam Will Command in


Washington, Aug. General XII
kuZo Otani. one Of Japan's most dis
tinguiShed soldiers has been chosen to
command the Japanese section and
will be the ranking officer of the
American and Allied expedition to ST.
beria
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-11-01

in the Hennepin Paper company's mill
in this city, was in the city last Friday
enroute from International Falls to
Minneapolis. He is now head paper
maker in a mill in Wisconsin.
M. NJ. Buchanan left for Washington,
D. G. Tuesday where he will enter the
service. He has enlisted in the motor
transport service.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Weston left for
their home at Faribault Monday morn
ing after residing in this city for three
weeks. Mr.. Weston has been selling
nursery stock.
Victor Schallern was called, the lat
ter part of last week, to Ripon, Wis,
by the death of brother, DR.. o. Schal-
lern.
Miss Louise Talifar, who is employ
ed by the Transcript Publishing com.
pany, was called to Minneapolis the
latter part of last week 10y the serious
illness of her father.
County Attorney c. A. Rosenmeie1
made business trip to the Twin cities
the latter part of last week.
T. w. Beare spent Sunday with
friends at Ironton. He is employed as
clerk on the local draft board.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davidson and
daughter Matte Of Minneapolis, whe
have been visiting at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. John Wetzel, left last FRIDAY
for their home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-11-01
- Candidate for
COUNTY TREASURER
MORRISON COUNTY

To the Voters of Morrison County:
wish to take this opportunity to in
form you that it will be impossible for
me to call on you personally as had
intended. Spanish influenza has visited
my home and five children and myself
are confined to our beds. I hope that
you will>be able to see your way clear
to give me your support for the office
of County Treasurer at the coming cleo
ton, Nov. 5. The present incumbent,
Mr.. Frank Renick, has held the office
for twelve years and do not feel that
it is the intent Of the American people
to make public Offices life positions and
in justice to your fellow man, I think
you will agree with me that he should
not have asked for the office again. Be
assured that I will appreciate your vote
and any extra work you may do for
me and shall remain under lasting dbli-
cations to you. Thanking you in ad-
vance for any assistance you may give
me. am,
Yours most sincerely,
JOE D. DOTY.