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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

General Anthony Wayne, spent
some time here right before, his
western Indian campaign. Some
supplies were sent from here to
him,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26

Member of the Associated, Presg-The
Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for republieation OF
ali news dispatches credited to It or
and also the local news published
Ali rights of republication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26

He is the best teacher of others
who is best taught himself, that which
we know and love we cannot help but
comm'lnicate.-Dr. Arnold.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26

Entered at the Post Office in Harris
burg, Pa, as second class matter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26

-Intimations are being given in
Pittsburgh that Highway Commits
sioner ]. Denny O'Neil may seek elec-
ton as County Commissioner of Alle-
gheny, an office which he filled for
some time and wherein he paid much
attention to highway matters.
-GoverCor-elect Sproul has been
invited to attend the st. Patrick's
day dinner in Scranton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26

The bulletin of the State Fire
MarshaIs department contains
tribute to the late G.. Chal Port,
marshal until his lamented death
a few weeks ago. 1t tells of the work
he did and the mere recital of his
activities shows the kind of man
he was. Mr.. Port was succeeded
by his old friend, Howard e. Butz,
of HnntinpdOn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26
By BRIGGS

= AND ToU 60 To ANOTHER
Hos PtTAC HERE rAoT CARlNS
WHAT HAPPENS BECAUSE
XoU'LL NEVER Be ABLE To
GARA n LINING WITHOUT
ToUR RIGHT ARM
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

Copyright. 1915. by the New York Times.
the Chicago Tribune and the Oklahoma
C'itV 1Tlmea1
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
By Walter DurAnty.

Copyright. 1915. by the New York Times
the Chicago Tribune and the Oklnhoma
city TlmeB)
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES
July H.--(Delayed) THE crossing OF
the Marine is worse than hell" runs a
boche message found on a captured
pigeon. Could there be better evidence
Of the success Of the FrancO-American
resistance against the terrific drive
The conduct VI the Americans has won
praise on every hand.
America today may be proud OF her
soldiers" said a French officer to the
correspondent last night. They fought
with tht skill and courage OF one OF
our crack divisions" !"
Hun Shock Troops Held.
East OF Surmelin there was bite
fighting on the wooded hills from
Peuilly 10 the hamlet Of Vassick. hut
here. too. a stubborn defense holds firm
against the pick Of the German shock
divisions. Across the line swayed back
slightly towards Mariaux but the Ital-
ians holding the sector rallied splendid
" after the first OF the offensive on a
scale TO them unparalleled and through
the afternoon rivaled the French beside
them in courage and determination.
Shells Check Attack.
Fast of Rheims where the captured
orders seem to indicate Hndenburg
hoped TO cut way towards Chalons.
the situation was tharouRhly cncourag-
ing and the words "lmpregnablc resist.
arce" in the communique gives but a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

Copyright, 1918, by the New York Times
the Chicago Tribune nud the Oklahoma
City Tlmes)
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE MARINE, July l8.--(De-
laysd) Against the Germans in the
present drive the French and Ameri-
cans are using plenty OF mustard gas.
This is the gas the Hun is most fond
of using against the allied troops since
he perfected il last November Eyi-
dence OF its effect comes from German
sources. Captured documents show that
our use OF mustard gas has brought
rehabilitation OF the German precau-
fions against gas. and they will study
10 find out what the English. French
and Americans have been doing to
guard against it.
500 Casualties In One Attack
These documents agree that the
French and American use of mustard
gas ha,> been very effective. One Ger
man order issued 10 the army in front
|of the Americans, northwetk OF Chateau
Ihierry, says thar one aSMrk produced
SOO casualties The order states:
symptoms Of sickness make us sup
pose that the enemy is using new
gas which resembles our yellow
cross
Discussing the attack with the new
eas. the order says
THE enemy had completely ceased
Firing gas shells for several days. The
troops, il seems, had thought attach,
by gas were entirely abandoned IN this
mobile warfare. Notwithstanding in
stfuctionS and warnings concerning the
gas service they became careless aud
did not have the means OF protection
at hand when the work commenced
This mistake explains the increased
humber OF sick
Worse Effect Than Hun Gas.
Further on the order says "lbi, gas
beems TO have even in diluted form
Inore harmful effects than the gas con
fained up 10 the present time in shells
used by the field artillery. Men were
eften surprised by the gas attacks be
fore they were able TO protect them
selves by the use of their masks. But
neither in this case nor when they were
burprised by bombardments OF large
caliber shells or bombs were, the cas-
ualtics as high as those reported by
prisoners"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
Pershing Awards
Service Crosses
BY The Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
lN LORRAINE July l9-General Per.
shlng has awarded the distinguished
service cross to Lieut. Walter K. Elan.
merry oi Pittsburgh. who swan the
Mafnc under heavy fire on the night
Of June ) and brought back wounded
,odOcr, who had escaped from their
German cap,orS. but who were unable
io gc across the river. For thi, res
cue Lieutenant Flannery recently re
r'.ycd the French war cross.
Distinguished service crosses have
also been awarded by General Pcr,hnp
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
Crossing of ,Marne Called
"Worse Than Heu," by Hun;
Foe Mowed Down in HEAPS

faint idea OF the manner the attack was
smashed with appalling slaughter be
fore penetrating the "impregnabe re-
Sistance OF the outposts" TO real battle
positions. Every precaution had bee
taken TO reduce the effects OF the Ger
man bombardment 10 minimum. The
men had donned gas masks before the
she'll storm broke AT many points the
artlllery checked the attacks at the out
SC, by sheer weight Of metal, and where
as north OF Sousain the Germans tried
to facilitate the infantry advance bv
the use of numerous tanks, the French
gunners soon put the majority out Of
action
Gas Settles In Marine Valley.
The hollows and the dense covers Of
the plateau south OF the river gave eXI
ccllcnt protection to the defenders wise.
ly 10 disseminate amongst them IN small
bodies ready masked. The smoke and
gas settled in the deep cutting formed
by the Marine valley and though ai-
iording thee enemy cover for bridging
operations proved less hindtance than
might have been expected to the allies
on the hillside above. Under a shad.
owing cloud. small parties OF German
engineers passed the river at several
points in light pontoons. when at 4}O
o'clock the enemy attack began. some
hall dozen good sized bridges had been
established. two Of which were between
twenty five to fifty feet in breadth
For a time the passage was unat-
tended with very serious difficulties
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
GERMANS CRINCE
UNDER new GAS
OF U. $. TROOPS
|One Attack Caused 500 Cas-
uaItieS, Prisoners Declare,
By Edwin l. lanes

by Edwin I, james.
(Copyright 1918, by the New York Times
the Chicago Tribune aud the Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

and the first German rush had made
some progress up the slopS Then the
zone changed as the allied artillery
began 10 locate the bridges aided BY the
improving light Many time, the en-
cmy streaming forward across the
river were halted by the rain Of bull
lets until the bridge was polcd high
with dead and the water was dotted
with iIoain bodies
Az one point two poilus in a rifle
mltrelllcuSc post barred the issue, from
the bridge between them until the slug
gHh current was blotched and strcaked
Ike the Mouse at Verdun with the
crimson Of German blood
As one soldier fired the rifle and
put in new bands the other balcd up
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
DETECTIVE FINED LIMIT
FOR TAKING MONEY

h A. Davis, former merchants de-
tectiye, was given the limit fine, so
in police court yesterday by Judge w.
o. Mitchell. He was accused Of having
threatened to arrest W. A. Johnson and
young woman who was sitting with
him on a bench at Washington school
unless they furnished bond. Johnson
furnished 81 and the young woman gave
10 a $50 avalliere.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
AUSTRALIANS
SAY YANkS ARE
A BIT ROUGH"
By Charles n. GTastv

Copyright, 1913. by the New York
Times. m" Chicago Tribune and the
oklahoma cry TlmcsD
LONDON, July l9.--The way the
Americans are daShing forward with
the French IN the present counter
attack recalls story given around
and first told to King George by
an American officer from France
An Australian was asked on the day
after the Fourth of July TO say what
he thought Of American soldiers.
They're fine" he replied, but a
Bit rough"
As Australians are supposed 70
wear the heaviest hobnail, in any
army up to date. this comment from
them IS somewhat significant.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
Yes;
But Battle Is
Yet Going on
French Commentators War;
Against Too Hasty Con
ctuSiOn Of Victory.

PARIS, July l9-Military com
nentators are unanimous IN calling
1hnrsday's Franco American ad-
vance a fine success, but deprecate
jumping to conclusions, as the bat
lie IS still gong on.
Henri Bidou says the fact that
tht German reserves intended to
support the offensive on July IS
have rushed to the rescue OF Gen.
eral Won Roehm, makes the coniin-
uaiion OF the enemy drive toward
Epcrnay difficult
foeh Must Play Carefully.
what will the enemy do" adds
Bidod "Will he attempt to CON
tirue the offensive mancuvcr south
ward while defending himself on
the west or will he, on the other
hand. slacken his holdl viii he
attempt TO counter-maneuver We
have arrived at the moment when
the manipulation OF the French di-
visions is going to be decisive and
, in that game We may believe that
the last word has not been said"
Was Ludendorff Prudent7
Colonel De Thomasson writes
that common prudence dictated
that Genersl/Ludendorif should
keep forces in reserve 20 parry q
thrust on the right flank By the
resistance which the French meet,
he adds, il will be known il this
elementary precaution was taken.
-----W.ss -
The Inspiration.
Bank Cashier-"What is your name 2
Indignant Customer-"Dont you Sc,
ny signature"
Cashier--"Ses that's what arouse,
ny curiosity.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

to Lieut. Joseph ]. Brown, Sergt James
HYDE and Corpl Henry Willard for
gallant conduct in Belleau wood. add
to Sergt. Charles Cunningham for driv-
ing off an enemy raid in Alssce after
he had been wounded.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

with his helmet the water that was col
ectrd IN the hole from the recent rains
and poured II on the brecch 10 keep 1t
from ovcrheating
Elsewhere captain in charge of
machine gun company fired the piece
himself when the server was put out ~
action by a shell and only abandoned
the post when the boche grenade where
exploding about his ears at poin, blank
range Another group OF six machine
gun servers fired until the last minute
ard then reloaded carrying the piece.
ammunition and a badly wounded
sergeant with them Once IN safety the
five Of them rcInStaied the gun in pO-
Stion and reopened fire while the sixth
continued with the sergeant on his back
10 a dressing station
Bombing Planes Wreak Vengeance.
As the suns heat dissipaicd the dense
cloud bank that hung six or seven
hundred feet above the battlefield the
French bombing planes which a. first
had becn hampcred were able ta wfcaE
terrible vengeance amongst the crowd
ed Germans passing over the pont0OnS
IN more than one case they were
killed in such numbers that tney
stopped the progress Of those coming
behind. thcreupon tried 10 push the pile
Of bodies into the water 20 make o
passageway. But the rain OF bomb,
from above made this impossible Some
pon,oons went down under ihe weight
Of German dead and the bodle, iloa,ol
of down the bloody stream i can be-
stated that bombcrs are now PLAYING
a more important part than IN any
previous struggle
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

Customer-"Ive taken seventeen OF
these bottles now, and I'm feeling no
better"
Drug Clerk-"But how would YOU
feel if you hadn't taken them ,"- Dal.
las News.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
UT l m m 0 n d s
LIVIN G s TO N

Some of our knitting yarn is
here, the remainder is Icing
traced by the Express Company,
and We hope to have it in few
days, then our knitting people
will be able to show their loyalty
and love for our soldier boys,
and our country.
The Junior Red Cross should
be organized strong in the county.
There is no part OF an education
that needs more stress laid on 1t
than that part that teaches all tc
unite and help in any great and
righteous cause. Our children
need to help and there is no bet
ter way than by joining the Junior
Red Cross. and thus assist in do
ing such work as children can do.
All schools should be organized.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
R CROSS

AS ROckcastle boys are continu.
ally going to environments, we
should be more active in Red
Cross work. The time Is now
here when every person in this
county has not only the couutry's
interest at heart in this war, but
We all have personal interests as
we'll There is not man, wo
man or child who has not blood
relations at the front. or on the
way over. To back up these
great interests, we should all give
our moral support. and financial
help down to our last, II need be,
and work, work, work. The
privilege of working to help win
worlds war is something to
help comfort any soldier Sighting
in our cause is worth while. To
serve our own flesh and blood is a
pleasure.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
COMPULSORY SCHOOL LAW.

1t is one of the duties of
County Agent who is working in
interest of Moonlight Schools "
in this county to assist the Coun.
ty Superintendent and trustees
in increasing the attendance of
pupils in day school,.
AS County Attorney 1t is my
duty to give the law and prose.
cute the cases that are reported to
the courts by trustees or chair.
man Of boards. The law is as
follows: "That the teacher at
end of each week shall report the
name and age of each and every
child between the ages of seven
and fourteen inclusive, who fails
to attend his or her school for
period of three days during the
week to the sub-district trustee
or chairman of board of trustees
1t shall be duty of sub dis
trict trustee or cha rman of the
board of trustees to Immediately
investigate said case or cases and
If it is neglect or refusal on the
part OF parent, guardian or other
person having custody of. said
child, the trustee or chairman
shall Immediately report said
case to nearest court holding
jurisdiction of same and it shall
be the duty of said court to i'm
mediately issue his warrant
against the parent, guardian
or other person failing and re-
fusing to send said child TO school
and said court shall proceed to
try said case as other criminal
cases are tried. Any person or
persons refusing to comply with
this shall be fined not less than
FIVE or more than twenty dollars
for each offense.
s. D. Lewis,
County Attorney ROckcrstle Co.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

The following is copy Of a let
ter from the King of England
handed every American boy who
lands on the shore of that country.
WINDSOR CASTLE.
Soldiers # TIE United Statues, the
people of the British Isles wei.
come you on your way 10 take
your stand beside the Armies of
many nations now fighting in the
Old World the great battle fol-
human freedom.
The Allies will gain new heart
and spirit in your company.
wish that l could shake the hand
of each one of you and bid you
God speed on your mission.
GEORGE r. I.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

A. @. Bachelor, Executive
Chairman American Automobile
Association, Washington, ID. c,
writes w. n. Fish, Secretary
Boone Way Association, Mt. Yer
non. KY:
Subsequently there will reach
Col. Jim Msret, the old highway
scout, an A A n. emblem to be
used on that machine lately pre-.
seuted him by his good roads
friends turnout the country. This
emblem Is similar TO the ones
which occupy places on the White
House automobiles. The Head of
the Nation has complimented the
A "A. by displaying its emblem
on the presidential automobiles,
thus giving evidence of his belief
In the Association work for
highways improvement of a
National character
The emblem which will come to
Col. jim is special made aud the
only ones in use are those on the
White House cars and on automo.
biles OF the present and former
chief officers of the A.A.A.'
The National Highways and the
Dixie Highways Association S EN-
blems are also displayed on the
radiator of the Boone Way Mans
car.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
COvfNdToN, KY,
August 6, 1918.

J
There has been aud is a crying
demand for women to Gil the
places made vacant by men goins
to war. Believing that it is the
duty of all to assist, and feeling
that / could be of use in the bust
ness world, 1 have accepted pc
silion In the office otthe Kentor
County Council of Defense, in Gov.
ington, where ! have charge OF
the entire files keeping a card
system, and do general steno
graphic work. / have pleasant
quarters, elegant people to work
with and have been fortunate in
securing board i'm a nice home.
am glad 1 came and my work is
most enjoyable.
Since coming an pportunity
has presented isself to me to see
the beautiful residences of Gov.
ington and Cincinnati My, what
wonderful homes and lovely
lawns. only wish every girl In
dear old Rockcastle could see the
things l have in the last two
weeks. 1t makes life worth liv.
ing and fills one with lofty aspira-
lions and strong desire to oe of
service. Every one talks, works
and even dreams about helping to
win the war. The people here
have the real war spirit.
Every kind of work is being
pushed to the very limit. The
business people here are hustlers
and have a pep that spells success.
One thing has impressed me very
much and that is the smooth, we'll
oiled .ausStess -xcS1s. Tie foiSs
here know the value of good high
ways. In the life of the business
world they are a necessity. The
farms show that real activity, up
to-the- minute men own and run
them. Much live stock is now
brought into the city by automo-
bile trucks. 1 learned, however.
that Kenton, like Rockcastle, is
short on sheep but they are wax
ing up here and are beginning to
raise more and of the very best
grade.
Covington is constructing the
best and most modern high school
building in the State and the men
here take great interest in the
schools. In each public school
district there is an active Mothers
and Teachers Club. They are
beginning already to discuss the
program for Temperance Day"
designated by the law to be held
on the fourth Friday in October.
On that day they will discuss IN
each public school the evil effects
of intoxicants and cigarettes. ]
am quite sure the people OF Rock
castle will take notice of this new
law and enthusiastically carry on,
Its very wise provisions.
very much miss my friends
back home but l am making new
acquaintance here and by reason
of that and my work I have no
had time to get homesick as
expected when came.
With love to all and a hearty
good wish that every one in Rock
castle will do their utmost to helI
win the war, I am.
Sincerely,
] -Jv4Ia r Eisttf-
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
ADVERTISE.

The mail order house gets the
business by advertising and keep
ing at it. The same rule will APP
ply to the home merchant. The
constant advertiser is the man
who gets the trade.
If you are wearing out the seat
of your pants waiting for trade
and cursing because you are not
getting any just stop and figure
the cause.
az pays to advertise" says
Ma. Wanamaker.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Quite number of farmers met
in the court house Tuesday and
organized a Sheep Growers Asso-
citation. The following officers
were elected: RIA. Sparks, Pres;
]. w. Hilton. Vice. Pres; G.. c.
Fish, Sec'y.Treas.; DR.. R H.
Lewis, NJ. q. Fish and County
Agent RObt. Spence, were named
a committee on by laws, to report
at the next meeting of the asso-
citation. Such an Organization
means much for ROckcastle and
it is certainly to be hoped that the
farmers will take an interest and
attend the meetings of the asso-
citation. Rockcastle needs more
sheep and the fact that many Of
our farmers do not know any.
thing about the sheep industry
Is the reason we are so short on
sheep and the reason why such an
organization should have the sup.
port of those who want to be in
the sheep raising class. Raise
sheep and make more money than
from any other one source. County
Agent Robt. Spence is 10 be con.
graduated for his efforts In this
line and the farmers should take
advantage Of what be is trying to
do tor them.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain S Liniment and
bound on over the seat of pain is
often more effectual for a lame
back than a plaster and does not
cost anything like as much.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
MCFARLAND MEMORIAL.

The pastor will meet regular
preaching engagements Sabbath,
Aug. IL, in the morning at IL
O'Clock, and ia the evening at
$50.
Sunday School at s:4s A. NJ.
Junior Christian Endeavor at 7;4s
p. M.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

FARM:-If you are interested
in buying one Of the best farms
in Rockcastle County, located
right on Boone Way, close to
school, church, ana post Office,
call this Office.