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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
YANKS SOUTH OF THE MARNE'
Pershing Notifies Baker of Formation
of Field Army.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Secretary
Baker was formally advised by Gen.
eral Pershing that the First American
field army had been created, General
Pershing retaining command of the
army as we'll as of the entire Ameri-
can expeditionary force for the pres
ent. The dispatch added nothing to
details of the army organization al
ready made known from Paris, how
ever, Mr.. Baker said. Formation of
the army is taken here to mean the
AmericaniZatiOn of a definite part Of
the front has been completed. The
only statement of the location Of this
American front given is that it is
"south of the Marne." The extent Of
that front has not been disclosed, nor
has the definite strength of the army
been given. The advices indicate that
it comprises, however, five full corps,
which means approximately 1,250,OOO
men.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
LEWIS ARRIVES IN EUROPE
chicagoan Receives, Message From ILL.,
nois Senator.

chicagoan Receives, Message From IIIi-
nois Senator.
Chicago, Aug. 14-United States
Senator James Hamilton Lewis has
arrived safely in Europe, according to
cable received from him by William
L. O'Connell. Senator Lewis is
abroad on mission for the govern
ment
Paris, Aug. 14-Senator James
Hamilton Lewis of Illinois arrived in
Paris Monday morning. Mr.. Lewis
crossed uneventfully on large Amer
lean troop ship. The senator an
nOunced that he is to meet Ambassa-
dor Sharp and Minister Tardieu. He
will remain in Paris a few days, pro-
ceeding then to the American front,
and afterward to England. Last Of all
he will return to France to visit the
various ports. Asked how long a war
the United States was preparing for,
Mr. Lewis said:
"If Russia will be faithful to her
self and neither give nor sell the Ger
mans supplies or sustenance, the war
will end before Christmas in a victory
for the allies"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
Provides Loss of EXEMPTION for
Quitting Essential
Occupation.
WORK OR FIGHT PROVISION
Amendment Not to Be Employed
Against Organized Labor-Pro-
vdes School for Young Sol
diers-BiIPs Passage Is
Predicted.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Carrying
work or fight provision that Will apply
to all men between the ages of eight
cen and forty-five placed in deferred
classification under the draft, the new
man power" bill was ordered reported
to the senate by the military affairs
committee
The work or fight amendment, which
was written by Senator Reed, is de-
signed to prevent lOafng and not as
weapon against strikes. The word
ing Of the amendment is such that it
could be so used, but the power to
make regulations for it's enforcement
is left with the president. The pres
fdent was ordered by the committee to
make such regulations as could not be
used as weapon against organized
labor.
The work or fight amendment is in
the form of a provision to follow the
paragraph in the original bill providing
for deferred classification and eXemp-
ton, and reads:
provided, that when any person
shall have been placed in deferred
or exempted class for any Of the rea-
sons in this paragraph set forth, he
shall not be entitled to remain therein
unless he shall in good faith continue,
while physically. able to do so, to work
at and follow such occupation, employ
ment or business; and il he fails so to
do, he shall again become subject to
the draft. The president shall make
regulations for enforcing this provis-
ion."
Three other important amendments
to the. bill were adopted by the COM
mittee before the bill was ordered re-
ported. The most Important of these
was one giving to volunteers and draft
ed men below the age of twenty-One
the right to receive an education at the
expense Of the government at approved
educational institutions. The period
of this education would be the equiva-
lent to the terms served in the army
or navy, but in no case would exceed
two years.
Another amendment adopted by the
COLlllllllcC WOulu ItllOfc ulSCTlluliltl-
ton against drafted men and vOlun-
teerS in securing commissions in either
the army or the navy on the grounds
that they are too young.
Wives of soldiers shall not be dis
qualified for position under the govern
ment because they are married, anoth-
er amendment provides.
Chamberlain Predicts Passage.
Passage of the bill was predicted by
Senator Chamberlain.
''The secretary of war and chief Of
staff and General Crowder," he said,
''have shown to the committees satis-
faction that it's enactment is absolute
ly essential to the maintenance of an
adequate army in France.
Draft Preparation Ordered.
Chicago, Aug. 14.-Orders instruct
Ing local draft boards to begin prepa-
rations for the operation of the coming
draft laws, now before congress. were
received from Provost Marshal Cen
eral Crowder.
The communication states that the
registration will take place early in
September and directs the boards to
begin at once to train new clerks and
enlarge their present offices.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
STRIKE RIOT IN MONTEVIDEO
$1,000 Workers Clash With Cavalry
Many Shots Exchanged.

Montevideo, Aug. 14.-Strikers num-
bering $4,000 assembled in the Plaza
Independencia and delivered fiery
speeches, in which the name Of the
president Of the republic was frequent
ly mentioned. Cavalry attempted to
disperse the gathering and was fired
on by the strikers. The cavalrymen
returned the fire. No reports as to the
number of casualties have been re-
ceived. The general strike, which has
been in progress for several days, is
paralyzing commerce. especially trade
by sea. The port workers and packing
house employees have Joined the
strikers. stopping meat shipments to
allied nations. Numerous business
houses have closed. The scarcity of
food is becoming serious.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
u. S. CALLS UPON DOCTORS
Selectice Service on Voluntary Basis
Extended to Physicians.


Washington, Aug. 14.-Selective SER
vice, on a voluntary basis, is to be ex-
tended to the physicians of the United
States. Under a plan announced by
DR.. Franklin Martin, chairman of the
general medical board, council Of ma
tiOnal defense, the medical men and
women are to be mobiliZed by the vol
unteer medical service corps. This
organization is approved by President
Wilson. The extended scope Of the
volunteer medical service corps pro-
vided for the enrolment Of every le-
gally qualified physician, including
women, without reference to age or
physical disability, who is not now in
the service of the government. Mem
bers of the corps will be divided into
three classes: () fit-to-fght men I'M
der forty; (2) reserves under fifty
five; (3) home forces over fifty-five.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
KARL TO VISIT EMPEROR
Austrian Chiefs Are Expected at Ger
man Headquarters.

Amsterdam, Aug. IA. - Emperor
Charles of Austria and Baron Burian,
Austro-Hungarian foreign minister
Prince Won Hohenlohe, Austrian ap-
bassadOr at Berlin, and Count Won We
del, German ambassador at Vienna, are
expected at German main headquar-
ters today to discuss all pending ques-
tiOns, according to Berlin advices to
the Frankfort Zeitung. The advices
add that M. Joffe, Russian ambassador
to Germany, had left Berlin for Mos
COW to obtain the ratification of a
treaty supplementing the Brest-Li-
tovsk treaty, which had been initiated
on August 10.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
U. S. TO TAX OCCUPATIONS
House Committee Favors Special Levy
of $40 on Professions.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Special taxes
of $40 year on occupations or pro-
fessions, except the war industry
trades, farmers, teachers and minis
ters of the gospel, were written into
the $S,0O0,0O0,0O0 war revenue bill by
the house ways and means commit
tee. A similar tax was placed upon
any business with receipts of $4,000
year or more, with levy of $50 year
on wholesale houses with receipts of
100000 or more.
Secretary McAdoo will appear be-
fore the committee today to discuss
the treasury's new plans for an ex-
cess profits tax.
In addition to the ordinary duty of
10 per cent on all jewelry sold at
wholesale, the committee put on 10
per cent tax on retail sales of jewelry
composed wholly or in part of plati-
mum.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
CHICAGO FLYER is KILLED
Lieut.. A. F. WinsIow Shot Down Dur.
inq Battle in France.

Paris, Aug 14.-Lieut. Alan F. Wins
low of Chicago was killed during air
fighting at the end of last week. Wins
low formerly belonged to the French
escadrille, hut transferred to the
American army when the United
States entered the war.
Lieutenant WinslOw enlisted In the
Lafayette escadrille in June, 1917. on
completing his second year at Yale.
Later he transferred to the American
army, and in April, 1918, was award
ed the French war cross for shooting
down and capturing a German aviator.
This was declared to be the first strict
ly American air victory In France. He
also was said to have been the first
American ace.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
hluh Society.

Miss Richen-Friscky-My parents
wedding was very exclusive, doncha
know. They were married in the Lit
tie Church Around the Corner, In New
York.
Miss Pooren-Sassy-Pooh that's
nOthin'. Mine went up in a balloon at
the state fair and took the preacher
with 'em.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
READY FOR DRIVE ON ITALY
Great lumbers of Troops on Way to
TyroI-La atiI S Win in Raid.


Geneva, Aug. 1.-THE Austrians
are reported moving an immense
amount of material and great numbers
of troops in the direction Of Italy and
are expected shortly to attempt an
other offensive On the Italian front.
Austrian railway trains running to-
ward the Tyrol are reported crowded
with soldiers, no civilian passengers
being allowed. The Austro-Swiss from
tier has been closed since Saturday.
Rome, Aug. 14.-An official state
ment issued at the war office reads:
"In the upper Zebru valley one Of
our patrols attacked an enemy ad-
vanced post on height 2,682, killing
some of the garrison and capturing
the survivors. Enemy shelters were
destroyed. The patrol returned un-
harmed"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
FIRE AT AMUSEMENT PARK
Ocean View, Resort Eight Miles From
Norfolk, Swept by Flames.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 14.-Fire proc
tically swept clear the amusement Dor
ton of Ocean View. the bay resort
about eight miles from Norfolk. The
flames started In kitchen and soon
laid the park in ruins. The Ocean
View hotel caught several times and
was saved with difficulty by bucket
brigade formed by bluejackets.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
PLAN TO CUT SOLDIER FARE
U. S. Slow to Act Because of Traffic
Congestion.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Plans to
grant reduced railroad fares to sol
diers on short leave from camps are
under consideration. but the railroad
administration advised Senator Calder
of New York in response to an inquiry
that it seriously objects to the step
at this time because Of the difficulty of
providing adequate transportation
facilities for the increased travel. At
present only soldiers Oil furloughs
travel at reduced rates.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
BRITISH DESTROYER Is SUNK
Seven of Crew of Vessel Sunk by u
Boat Lost in Mediterranean.

London, Aug. IA British torpedo
boat destroyer was sunk by an enemy
submarine in the Mediterranean on
August 6. Seven of the destroyer's
complement were lost. The admiralty
made this announcement.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
TRANSPORT SUNK; PAP DIE
French Troopship DJemnah Torpedoed
in Mediterranean.

III IViC0IkCi dIICaII
Paris, Aug. 14.-FOur hundred and
fOrty-tWO men are missing as a result
Of the tOrpedoing of the French steam
er Djemnah in the Mediterranean on
the night of July 14-15 while bound
from Bizerta to Alexandria with
troops on board, according to an Off
cial announcement. Four days later
the French steamer Australian also
was torpedoed in the Mediterranean.
Still another steamer in convoy with
the Australian was tOrpedoed but re-
mained aflOat. Seventeen sailors on
the Australian were killed, three pas
sengers are missing, and 94S were
saved. Numerous bombs were thrown
at the submarine. Both the Djemnah
and the Australian were owned by the
Messageries Maritimes of Paris.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
Asks Fare increase,

Washington, Aug. 14.-The Cleve-
land & Erie Railway company asked
the interstate commerce commission
for increases to three cents q mile in
cash train fares.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
U. 8. to Help Cheese Industry.

y. s. to HeIp Cheese Industry
Washington, Aug. 14.-Encourage-
ment to the American cheese industry,
which will have to compete against
foreign cheesemakers after the war,
is being given by the food administra-
ton.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
BEULAH BINFORD WAR NURSE
"GirI in Case" in Famous Beatty Muir
der Trial on Way to France.

New York, Aug. 14.-Beulah Bin
ford, the "Girl In the Case" in the ia
nous Beatty murder trial in Virginia
seven years ago, is on her way to
France as a Red Cross nurse. When
Beulah was eighteen years old her
sweetheart, Henry Clay Beatty, Jr., of
Richmond, was convicted and executed
for the murder of his wife on the Mid
lothian turnpike in Virginia, In 1911.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14

Brig. Gen. LittletOn w. T. Waller
has been promoted to the rank of ma
jor general in the United States marine
corps for gallant duty in Haiti and In
France. "Tony." as he Is called by
his men, has probably seen more ac-
tive service than any other marine Of
ficer. He served with the landing
force at Alexandria, Egypt, in 1882,
in all the feet operations Of the Span
ish war, in the Philippines from 1899
to 1902 and in China during the Boxer
rebellion. He was born in York coun-
ty, Virginia, in 1856.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14

Launch Seventh Ferris Type Vessel.
Tacoma. WASH, Aug. 14-The sew
enth Ferris type vessel built at the
Seaboard shipyard in this city was
launched.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

Tuesdays Results.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago. 2-2; Pittsburgh, IT.
New York, SIS; Boston, 4-2
Brooklyn, "a; Philadelphia, 1-3.
st. Louis, 0; Cincinnati 6.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia, 81; Washington, So
No other games played.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-14
First Phase of Battle Over.

With the French Army in France,
Aug. 14.-The stabilization of the line
on the old ROyeLassigny front is con-
sidered as the closing feature Of the
first phase of the battle of the Avre.
The second phase awaits only the ar
rival Of needed re-enforcements and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
HUGH JENNINGS
BOYS CLUB WORK
WIRAER SOON ID
RECEIVE REWARD
W. A. WlNBURN, FEDERAL MAN.
AGER OF THE CENTRAL or
GEORGIA RAILROAD HAS WRIT
TEN HIM A LETTER or CON-
GRATtLATI0NS, WITH WISHES
FOR HIS FUTURE SUCCESS.

w lAAAGlll iAASU JNAAliiil991 OL iNililos
was awarded the prize Shorthorn bull
offered by the Central of Georgia rail
road as a prize in the boys club work
in Sumter county, has been advised
by Federal Manager w A. Winburn, Of
that system that he will shortly re-
ceiye the handsome prize awarded him
In advising him of the award. Mr..
Winburn wrote Jennings a congratu-
latory letter as follows:
Mr. William Hughh Jennings,
Plains, Ga.
Dear Sir:
I'VE have formal advice from Mr..
W. r. Nisbet, Calf Club Agent in Boys
Club work, that you are the winner
of the shorthorn. bull offered by this
railroad as prize for the Calf CluR
contest in sumter county, and I--de-
sire to congratulate you, not only upon
having won, this valuable prize. but
upon your ability as a stosk raiser,
which you have proven by the fact
that under your care your calf made
economical gains in weight and bet
ter showing in the contest than the
calves which were fed by the club
members in your county.
For the Central of Georgia l take
pleasure in advising that we are glad
to give you this bull as a reward for
your efforts, and truse that with what
you learned in the Calf Club contest,
and with this bull for start, you
may become a successful and pros
porous stock raiser
"We note as result Of giving bulls
as prizes in former years, an active
interest is being taken in the raising
of better cattle in most of the coun-
ties where the Boys Club winners re-
ceived our prize bulls, and we trust
such may be the case in your COM
munitey Mr.. j. F. Jackson our agri-
cultural agent, will arrange to have
the bull delivered to you as early as
possible to do So and will write you
concerning the matter"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
MANY RECORDS BEN C0L-
LECTED FOR SOLDIERS ABROAD.

ATLANTA. Ca, Nov. 2.-The move
'Gant to collect used phonograph rec
ords to send to soldiers in France for
Christmas is meeting with remarkable
success in Atlanta. Those in charge
of the collection of the records are get
ting them in a steady and ever-grow-
ing stream. The movement is nation
al in scope and aims to raise a mil
lion records for the soldiers.
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the wrecked train, who was arrested
on a charge of homicide at his home
after he had fed from the scene of ter
ror.
Mayor Hylan issued statement in
which he said Lewis had admitted
it was els first run on the road
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
"BO0ZIE" TURPIN
IN HOSPITAL IN
FRANCE Is REPORT

Mr.. and Mrs. George Turpin have
received a letter from their son, A.
B. (Boozie) Turpin, who is now in
France, stating that he is now in a
base hospital there, recuperating from
wounds received in battle. The ma
ture or extent of his wounds is un-
known, the tenor of his lete1 indicat-
ing that a previous message sent by
him was stopped by the censor, or
went astray in some manner. He
states that he is improving satsfact-
orily. and that he expects soon to be
out again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
FLEEING AUSTRIlNs
ABAN00N QUANTITY
Of WAR MaTEfIaLS
IN UDIHE: REGION
DESTRUCTION OF HAPSBURG AR
MIES CONTINUES ON BROAD
FRONT OF HUNDRED AND SIXTY
MILES In ITALT-DUKE OF AOS-
TA'S ARMY PRESSING ENEMY
BACK.

DOME, Nov. 2.--The Austrians are
feeling from Udine, about fifty miles
east Of the Piaye, according to reports
received here.
They have abandoned a great guam
tity of war material in the region of
Udine, which was the Italian head
quarters before the 1917 retreat.
The destruction of the Austrian ar
mics continues apace along front
of 162 miles. One very sector of the
long front the enemy is giving way
before the smashing blows of the al
lies.
When the Fadalto pass was taken,
the way was opened to Beullno and
the Austrian armies were separated.
simultaneously the Fourth Italian ar
my renewed its fierce attack in the
Monte Grappa region so as to hold
there the nine divisions and reserves
between Feltre and Fonzaso, endan-
gering both points. The QueroFel-
tire pass was captured and the enemy
is falling back.
In the Trentino the Austrians are
seeking safety through the valleys of
the heavy mountainous region around
Trent. East of the Piave the Aus
trians are retiring precpitately toward
the Tafliamento, especially hard
pressed by the Duke of Aosta's army
on the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
HEAVY DEATH TOLL
IN L" WRECK IN
HEART OF NEW YORK
NINETY-EIGHT DEAD, AS RESULT
OF ACCIDENT ON RAPID TRAN
SIT COMPANY'S LINE RIGID IN
yESTIG ALTON UNDER WAY AL
READY.

NEW YORK, Nov. with the death
toll placed at ninety-eight by the
Brooklyn police, rlgid Investigations
were under way today to determine
the blame for the wreck last night
of Brighton Beach train of tie
Brooklyn Rapid Transit COmp1ng II
the Melbone street tunnel, Brookly2-
YESTERDAY strike of motormen aud
motor swi .men of the comTs1y'
which, was coincident with tragedy
was settled early today company Of
fcisls agreeing to reil Ate twenty
Line discharged union employees. The
company had refused tH oEey the or
der of the war trade board and take
rack the men.
interest in the investigation con-
tered on William Lewis, motormar OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
SHEPPARD LIKELY
TO BE CANDIDATE
FoH MAYoAaL ~
AGAINST en-. ELLIS

The situation in municipal politics
Saturday night was practically I'M
changed from that obtaining on Fri
day. although it was said by man
to he high in the counsels OF J. e,
Sheppard that he would likely be an
nounced as candidate for mayor be-
fore Monday night. Should he an
nounce it is believed he and G. R..
Ellis will be the only candidates for
the office, Mr., Ellis having been an
nounced by his friends.
The race for police commissioner
assumed new interest with announce
ment of Allen Chappell as a candi,
date, his name being brought om by
his friends last night Mr. Chappell
is one of Americus progressive
young business men, and his friends
are men of strong political affiliations.
His candidacy, it is certain, will be
be a strong one and many voters will
rally to his support at the polls, He
win doubtless make an active can
vass for the POSITION in Difference to
the wishes of his friends who brought
him into the race.
There is growing interest in the al
deImanic races, although no formal
entries have yet been printed 1t is
said by those who profess to know
that conferences looking to the forma-
tion of complete aldermanic tickets
have been held, and that as soon as
this feature is agreed upon announce
merits will be authorized
Neither of the aldermen whose
terms are about to expire would ad-
nit their intention to again be a can
didate and Alderman Hugh Mize, who
has made a splendid record in con-
Gil stated definitely that he would not
again serve in that capacity Alder
man E. l., Bell said he did not at this
time think he would be candidate,
and Alderman H. B. Mashburn seemed
to be Of the same opinion. It is
known, however, that friends of both
Bell and Mashburn have eonsulte
with them in regard to becoming can
didiates again, and either of these
gentlemen may later announce.
None Of the reputed candidates for
aldermanic honors would consent to
be quoted on the situation Saturday
night and The Times Recorder could
obtain little real information regard
ing any Of the aldermanic races. There
seems to be a linig up of forces, how
ever, and htere is every indication
that the campaign for these places
will open vigorously on Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
DANGER OF FLU"
NOT ALTOGETHER
PAST ON GEORGIA

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 2.-It will
probably be a mont. before the state
of Georgia is entirely out Of danger
from the epidemic Of influenza, in the
opinion of the state and federal health
authorities, who are keeping in close
touch with the situation by means OF
LAZY reports from all counties. Tie
War Department will not call the next
levy of Georgia drafted men before
November 10. on account Of the epi-
demic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-03
LEWIS MERRITT
NAMED TO GO TO
MILITARY ACADEMY

Friends of DR.. and Mrs, T. NJ. Mer-
rift and James Lewis Merritt will
learn with qualification that the latter
has just been appointed cadet at
the United States Military Academy
at West Point, and will go at once to
assume his duties there. He is al
present student at the University oi
Georgia, and the appointment was