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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
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SERBSADVANCE
Is MILES IN DAY
Cut Main Railway Between
USkub and Saloniki, West
of vardar.
PRILEP LINE ALSO CUT
Infantry Units Now in Noun.
famous \ Regions, Scoring
Advance of Forty Miles.
PRILEP LINE ALSO CUT

London. Sept. 23.-Serbian troops
have cut the main railway line between
Uskub and Saloniki and are on the
western bank Of the Vardar RIVER. ac-
cording to the Serbian official state
ment of Sunday.
!. West of the Vardar the Serblans
have cut the railway fine to Frilep
which is the main line of the German
communication in this region.
Serbian infantry units now are In
the mountainous regions and advanced
twenty-five miles in one day. TIE
number OF prisoners and the amount OF
war materials captured increases daily.
The ntighboring German and Bull
garian sectors now are feeling the loss
of their communication lines. Enemy
reinforcements have been forced to
retreat.
Since Sept. is the Serbians have ad
vanced forty miles.
The official statement says:
The Serbians have forced a crossing
OF the vardar river.
The text Of the Serbian official report
reads:
I'VE have reached the left bank OF
the Vardar and have cut the main rail-
way line between Scople and Saloniki.
I'VE have also crossed the Tcherna
and cut the railway line which Is the
chief line OF communication for the
armies Of the German allies between
Gradiska and Prilep."
10000 priaonsrs Taken.
: London. Sept. 2S.--Q p.m.)--Despite
German reinforcements that were
thrown into the Balkan fighting, the
-Scrbians rhdve advanced twenty MITES
In the past two days, bringing their
total gain since the opening .of the Of
fensives up to fifty miles. 1t was learned
this afternoon. t's
: The Serbians alone have captured
10000 prisoners and 120 guns, 1t was
estimated unofficially.
The Serbians have captured Dracho-
visko ridge, while cavalry, sweeping
ahead of the slower moving infantry.
has taken Vozart and Kavavdar. cut
ting the Bulgarians' line OF communi-
cation between Krivolak and Prilep.
Fifteen more Serbian villages were
liberated.
Between Krivolak and Demikapur
the Serbs crossed the Vardar river.
All communication lines supplying
the Bulgars on the Monastir front are
threatened.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
PUNCTUALITY PROVED
lJNDOINC OF AIRMAN
Rumpler Now One OF Nancy $
Priced Exhibits, and Amer
lean Turned Trick.


With the American Army In France,
Sept. al. N. S.)-{By Mail )--Ev-
cry morning Mt about O'Clock, the
citizens of Nancy, who are continually
being bombed by the boches, had the
unpleasant experience OF hearing tne
hum OF q German motor overhead.
It was a reconnaissance plane COM
ing over to see and photograph the
damage done by the bombers OF the
night before.
The German was almost as regular
as the clock in his morning visits. II
he didn't arrive at o'clock. he would
be there by 6:15. His habit OF
punctuality proved his undoing.
One morning the drone OF his motor
was heard little more distinctly
than usual, II was rather cloudy and
he was flying low. He was directly
over the town. when Of a sudden the
cloud -bank parted long enough to per-
nit an American aviator tos dash
through It in a chasse plane. He was
dropping right on the bochc and
dropping fast. Within few hundred
feet the American opened fire. He
poured fifty rounds into the German
and then nosed him steadily down.
ward. The Hun landed in the suburbs
of Nancy. The machine was prac-
tically uniniured, although the OBJ
server had been killed by machine
gun bullet and the pilot had received
a slight wound. The new Rumplcr
machine was captured intact and Capt.
Charles Biddle, of Philadelphia, Pa.
United States air service. had another
boche to his credit.
The citizens OF Nancy had the cap
turcd machine hauled to the public
square, where 1t Is still on exhibition.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
If AGREEMENT NOT REACHED
Small Railroads May Be Forced Out
Of Businesa

Washington, Sept. 23.--ReprescntatIves
OF short line railroads relinquished from,
federal control In conference with railroad
administration officials, here have agreed
TO most government proposals for a con
tract under which snIHli roads might re-
turn 10 federal managemnt without guar
antees OF fixed earning accorded other
roads but with the privilege OF charging
higher rates and with a fair division OF
joint rates.
In the name Of the American Short
Line Railroad association were presented
" number Of suggestions for modlfica-
tion whichswill be considered by the rail-
road administration before conclusion oi
the form OF contract. Unless the agree
ment Is completed soon, the short line rep
resentatives declared many small rail-
roads may be forced into bankruptcy
through the disruption Of business prac-
ticcs following government management.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
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CERMANSLAUNCH
HEAVY BARRACE
South of Haumont, Preparatory
to Raid on American
Positions.
HELD AT BAY BY ARTILLERY
Boches Seem to Fear to Ven-
ture Out of Trenches-Ger-
mans Rob Prisoners.
HELD AT BAY BY ARTILLERY
(RY Henry Q. WaIes.) }

With the American Army on the
Lorraine Front, IL am. Sept, Sd
n. S.)--The Germans launched n
heavy barrage south of Haumont this
morning. apparently to prepare the way
for n raid on the American positions.
The American artillery countered, now
eyer, with n terrific barrage OF Its own
and the boches kept to their trenches
without attacking.
American patrols are active In the
vicinity Of Nammes northwest OF
ThaucourO and Vilers northwest OF
Pont- a. -Mousson). where they sue
ceeded in capturing a few prisoners.
Otherwise the sector Is quiet. The
weather continues unfavorable FOR
lighting. as II is still rainy.
Americans captured a German order
signed by Gen. Xylander. in which the
officer complained that his troops were
robbing American prisoners of watches
and rings. The general threatened to
impose severe punishment upon his
troops II this practice continued.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
REIGN OF ANARCHY AND
RIOT RULES IN RUSSIA
Entente Subjects Murdered in
B0Ishevik. .ContorIIed Por-
ti0ns of Country.

Washington. ID. c., Sept. 23.-Omcial
advices reaching Washington today
Indicate that the appeal OF the United
States to the nations of the world to
outlaw the Russian bolsheviki is re-
ceiving serious consideration. Official
replies are not expected before the
latter part Of the week. But officials
familiar with the situation expect the
request of the United States will result
In a majority of the neutral nations
placing themselves on record as op-
posed to the reign of anarchy, terror
ism and murder. which is being carried
on unchecked through bolshevik- con-
trolled territory in Russia. Certain
nations which are German In their
control arc not expected either to ac-
cept or reject the American sugges-
tion. But all of the entente allies and
the majority of the neutrals are GER
tain to indorse the position of this
government, officials say.
The nti-American. anti-entente riot
ing Is reported today to be increasing
everywhere in Russia, where the boil
sheviki controls. American. French
and British subjects are reported as
having been murdered. out details are
lacking. So serious. however, is the
situation that the Finnish government
has ordered all border officials to give
asylum to all foreigners
fleeing from Russia In taking this
action Finland has made II plain that
these refugees will be passed on 10
tho Scandinavian countries, without
any delay In order to preserve the
scanty food In Finland proper.
Allied forces are in complete control
Of Archangel. The attempt by the
Russian army commander to take over
of the province has failed. ny
of the allied diplomatic rep.
all of the officials OF the
Tschaikovsky government who were de-
posed by the military commander have
been returned to Archangel and have
been restored to power The entente
diplomats have made 1t clear to the
authorities that any usurpa-
tion Of the civil power will not be per-
mitted under present conditions. Tho
existing government of the north Is to
be retained In power by the allied
forces for tho time being at least
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
Picric Acid Plant
Grows in Magnitude

Brlnswick. Ga. Sept. 23--Some idea OF
the magnitude of the work now going on
at the big Picric acid plant i'm this city
may be cleaned from the fact that at
present there Is arriving on the site an
average of one hundred cors OF freight
each day. They come from every sec
tion of the country and bring every kind
OF material imaginable.
Since the arrival in the city last week OF
900 soldiers from Camp Gordon. together
with many laborers from various sections
OF Georgia and Florida. the work has been
speeded up.
AT present several hundred men are
engaged in building two complete towns
one for colored workers and another Tor
whites. The settlements are about one
mile apart, and when completed will Of
fer every attraction to the workers. There
will be about 500 houses for colored work
,,rs and not quite SO many for white peo,,,
he larger. At present the men are quar-
tered in bunk houses.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
YANKS ATTACK HAUMONT;
SHARP COMBAT ENSUES
Village in Center New Line
Across st. MihieI Salient
Scene Fiuhtinq.

With the American Army in France,
Sunday, Sept. 2.-(Reuter's.) Amer
lean troops raided the enemy lines in
the neighborhood Of Haumont village,
In the center of the new line across
the st. Mihiel salient last night. They
captured twenty-five prisoners. One
unit attacked Haumont itself. 1t had
sharp fighting in the village, taking
twenty prisoners and killing and
wounding some forty more Germans.
The prisoners were members of a
Jaeger battalion formerly stationed at
Metz.
American patrols have discovered
enemy trenches and a machine gun
cmplacement south of Donmartin,
which is in the Kriemhild line. The
enemy continues work all along this
front
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
THREE-FOURTHS
OF mile GAINED
On North End Of Hindenburg
Line in New English Blow
at GavreIIe.
ENEMY STRONGHOLD TAKEN
On Ronsuey- Beny Road-Ger-
mans Pierce Line, but Later
Meet Repulse.
ENEMY STRONGHOLD TAKEN

4 London, Sept. 23.-tl2:23 d. m)--
British troops gained three quarters of
n mile on the northern end OF the Hin
denburg line in n new attack near
Gavrelle. the British war Office an
nounced today.
Sixty prisoners were captured.
The British again advanced in front
of the German stronghold, capturing "A
German strong point on the Ronsuey-
Beny road.
Group Trenches Seized.
London, Sept. 23,-British forces last
night attacked the German lines be-
tween st. Quentin and Cambria, oppo-
site lie Catelet, making progress In the
vicinity OF Tombois farm !, ID captur-
ing group of trenches and strong
points on the ridge northwest OF Ven-
denil, Field Marshal Haig announced
In his official statement today.
Another enemy strong point near the
Iionsuey- Beny road, just to the SOU.
also was taken by. the British. A sue
cessful local attack was carried out
south of Villers- -Guislain. 8H
To the northwest of st. Quentin the
Germans penetrated the Bri IA line
at one point at Berthaucourt during an
attack The position wac re-cstab-
lished by a counter attack. sf
FooS GosSoS nedty.
German troops late yesterday coun-
ter attacked In the vicinity II Giile-
mont farm on the front between Cam
brai and st. Quentin. to the west OF
lie Catelet. Field Marshal Haig's state
ment today announces the repulsc OF
the enemy with heavy losses. x
London. Sept. ?s.--(12:27 p.m.)-
British troops made another gain on a
front OF three quarters of a mile OH
the northern end Of the HindepburYe
line. In a new attack east of Gayrelle.
the British war Office announced today.
Eighty prisoners were captured there.
group of German trenches and
strong points were taken In a British
thrust at Saour, northwest of Ven-
deuil, northwest of st. Quentin, where
number of Germans were made pris-
oners. ~ '-'- 4 -
Progress was made in the direction
OF Tombois also. ~ w
Tho % Germans attempted, BY ms.ns
OF counter attack, to hold up tn
British advance in front OF GuilIemont
farm. but the assault was fqn1lSSo
with heavy Ions. . Al A-sPys3T St:H "
In local attack ins,the s1cfpf
villers- -Guislnin the Brftlsh t66&
other 100 captives. y = ~
An attempt by tho Germans to pene-
trate the British line at Berthaucourt
succeeded temporarily. but the Ger-
mans were thrown back by counter
Between Arras and Lens. N
On the front between Arras. ana
Lens there was q continuation Of the
advance movement In the neIghbor-
hood Of Gavrelle. Southeast OF that
village English troops made progress
on front OF three quarters of q mile.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
GAIN ON 1000 YARD LINE
British Penetrate Six Hundred Yards
East Of Gavrelle,


With the British Forces in France,
Sept. 23.-(10 n. MIA. PD-In a
small attack east of Gavrelle, in the
Arras sector. British troops last night
advanced their lines for an average
depth Of 600 yards along front of
100 yards
Haig's men gained severa strong
positions In the patches Of forest on
the high ground.
The British also have captured some
ground southeast of Villers- Guislain on
the front southwest Of Cambria, and
have cleaned out several enemy strong
holds northeast Of Ronssoy after hard
fighting which lasted the greater part
Of Sunday night.
Tho Germans last evening made a
counter attack at Bethaucourt. near
Pontruet, supported by heavy artillery
fire. A sharp infantry enga cement fol-
lowed in which the Germans pushed
forward into some OF the British de-
fenses. An immediate counter attack,
however, completely restored the situa-
tios.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
DESIRE TO RESTORE
ORDER IN RUSSIA
Proclamation Issued by Japan
Reiterates Friendly
Interest.

Harbin, Thursday. Sept. 19.-(A. P.)
A proclamation has been issued by
the Japanese saying that only because
of It's friendly feeling for Russia. and
not desire to gain, Japan wishes to
restore order here. The proclamatio tion
lays emphasis on the assertion that
any one, regardless of nationality,
causing disorders will be severely pun
jshed.
1t u believed the proclamation was
issued because the population declines
to accept notes carried by Japanese
troops instead of Russian money.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
GREAT WAR TAX BILL
ENTERS ON THIRD STAGE
Colorado Democrat Voices Op.
position to House Fea-
lures of Measure.

Washington. Sept. 23.-The greatest
war revenue measure in the history OF the
world entered today upon its third stage.
being formally brought before the senate
after its adoption last week by the house
without dissenting vote.
Senator Thomas, of Colorado, democrat.
in a prepared address voiced some senate
opposition to features of the house bill.
particularly the war excess profits provi-
sion. but general consideration will not
begin until after the senate finance COM
mittee completes n revision Of the meas
ure. The committee plans to begin work
tomorrow, and most leaders do not expect
passage under month.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
Orders Investigation
Report Of Price of Wheat

washington, p. G., Sept. 23.-Thc
house today ordered an investigation
Of the report that wheat price Of
sag a bushel was recommended to
the president before he fixcd the exist
Ing s2.20 price.
A resolution was passed after II was
taken away from the house agricul-
tural committee. calling upon the agri-
cultural department to supply congress
with copies Of the reports of the agri-
cultural advisory board. as we'll as the
one submitted by Secretary Houston
regarding the price of wheat
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
BERLIN ADMITS NEW GAIN

Berlin, Sept. 23.-(Via London. y
British forces to the east of Epehy,
southwest of Cambria, yesterday OBJ
tained a footing in sections of the
German trenches, says the official
statement issued today by the German
general headquarters staff.
A slight advance Of the German lines
west of the Moselle is claimed. (This
is the American front southwest Of
MetZ.)
The repulse OF strong detachments
which advanced against Haumont and
elsewhere In accommodating operations
In this sector likewise Is announced.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
HOUSE CONSIDERS WAR
PROHIBITION MEASURE
Dry Leaders Hope to Vote on
Senate Amendment Before
Adjournment.

Washington. Sept 23-National prohi-
bition as a war emergency was considered
today by the house with the calling up OF
the $12.000.000 emergency agricultural
bill. with its senate rider prohibiting tho
sale Of alcoholic beverages after next
June 30 Plans were to vote only on the
prohibition amendment and then to send
the bill to conference for the adjustment
OF differences between the senate and
house on other features.
Dry leaders hoped to reach a vote on the
senate amendment before adjournment
today. and they predicted its approval by
a substantial majority
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
Austria Has Not
Appealed to Vatican

(By Agence Radio to the International
News Service.)s
Rome. Sept. 23.-The vatican has not
received any appeal from Austria to
exert its influence toward bringing
about peace.
Well-informed eccelesiasticals pre-
dict that Pope Benedict will not Of
his own, initiative take any action in
the matter Mt the present time. recall
ing the failure of his previous efforts
to start negotiations.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
DISCONTINUED AFTER NOV. 4.
An Experiment on Cleveland Street Cars
Objected to by Union Men.

Cleveland. O.. Sept. Unemployment
OF women conductors on Cleveland street
car lines, started as a war measure. will
he discontinued after Nov. l. according
to the decision of two federal investi.
gators made public today Union men
employed by the company threatened TO
strike II women were employed. and the
matter was left to the Investigators. both
employees and the company agreeing to
abide by their decision.
The investigators reported that the la
Dor conditions in Cleveland did not de-
mand employment OF women. and held
II the company would allow remuneration
for the ter day training period for con-
ductors and motormen there would be no
shortage. =.
About 200 women have been employed
as conductors her
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
Pacific Coast in
Lead in Shipping

Washington, Sept. 23.-With more
than 900, 900 tons of shipping actually de-
iivered 10 the Shipping board. the Pacific
coast district continues far In the lead
Of the other shipbuilding districts of the
country. Figures made public today ~
the shipping board show that lS7 vessels
of 1,OIi, leo deadweight tous have been
delivered. and 1S4 of $4,000 tons haVc
hean launched, but are incomplete
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
THREE WoRKMEN KILLED.

Chicago, ILL.,. Sept. 23.-Three work
men on the elevated railroad structure
here were killed this morning and four
others seriously injured, when. in
stepping from inTfront cf tho approach
ing train they stepped lnFfrontfof an
other. bound in tho opposite direction.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
FIVE PERSONS Killed

New York, Sept. 23.--Five persons
were killed and four are in hosp,tais
today as n result OF accidents on new
Yorls's third "gasless'' Sunday. NJ
In spite of the toll df accidents, very
fow automobiles were seen OF. the
streets yesterday
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
Spanish Influenza
HandicapS Operations

Lexington. KY. Sept. 23.--SpanIsh In
fiuenza Is seriously handicapping coal
mining In the eastern and southern por-
tions OF Kentucky, where one death from
sufferers.
Efforts. ere being taken to check the
spread Of the disease.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
Warmer, Says Billy 'Possum.

Don't be too
proud to fight, or
take advice; those
long 'uns spoil
your ankles, but
that French la
grippe amt nice. !
have q friend who
had a V-neck shirt
waist frenzy; she
left her furs ajar,
and like the Span
ish--innuenza!
The weather?
Fair warmer
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23

SixTEEN TONS or BOMBS
DROPPED IN METZ REGION

London, Sept, 2S.-MachInes
OF the British and American
air force dropped nearly six
teen tons OF bombs on the Ger
man airdromes and on blast
furnaces In the Metz region
Saturday night. 1t was officially
announced today.
The blast furnaces attacked
were those at Hagendingen
and Rombach. Four enemy air.
dromes were bombed by the
raiders.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
SIGN PosrS ON ROAD TO
METZ PUT UP Y vANkS

Washington, Sept. 23.-"On
the way to Metz. Next stop
twenty kilometers up this road"
This sign. nailed to a Red
Cross outpost In a town occu-
pied by American troops. greet
ed Henry y. Dawson, chairman
OF the Red Cross war council.
on his arrival at the western
front. according to a cable re-
ceived at the national head
quarters here today.
The Red Cross outpost was
located at n point two kilo-
meters from the advanced po-
sitions.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23

Paris, Sept. 23.-Entente allied cav
airy yesterday was three miles from
the Bulgarian frontier in the region. Of
Strumitza. according to news dis
patches received here today from the
Macedonian front. The Eleventh GER
man division was reported to have
been cut Off from the main Bulgarian
army and to be retreating in disorder.
The news dispatches say the First
Bulgarian army in the region of Mon
astir and Prilep has been cut off from
communication with the Second army
in the Doiran sector.
The Franco Serbian troops are pur-
suing the Bulgarian army, which Is IN
full retreat. The allies now command
the mountain zone, from which tney
will be able to debouch into the plains.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
cHiNEsE AITACHE Ar CAPITAL

Pekng. Friday, Sept. 20.--(A. Po--
Gen. Han Lin Chun has been appo' tied
Chinese military attachc ut Washing
ton
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23

London, Sept. 23.-(5:20 p.m)-The
Serbians have captured between 5000
and 10000 prisoners and 100 guns. the
Evening Standard says 1t learns.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-09-23
ItsIians Took 16 Villages.

Rome, Sept. .2S.-The italian troops
in Macedonia have advanced an aver
age of more than seven miles In pur-
suit of the Germans and Bulgarians
and have taken sixteen villages, says
the report from the war office today.