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Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
GOVERNMENT IS
SHOWN LETTERS
OF |.W. ". HEADS

Chicago, May 16.-Further CORE
spondence between Albert Prachner.
Pennsylvania organizer, and William
d Haywood, relative to the alleged
anti-war campaign in Pennsylvania
last summer, was presented by the
government today in the sedition con-
spiracy trial of 112 members of the
1. W. w.
The documents seized by the gov
ernment showed that Prachner, op-
Grating mostly in the anthracite coal
regions of central Pennsylvania, urged
miners to disregard the selective ser
vice law and denounced the present
form of government.
Correspondence between Haywood
and John Baldazzi. whose field of ac-
ton stretched from the eastern coag
to the mining fields of Michigan and
northern Minnesota, also was present.
ed for the records.
It is alleged that Balldazzi. q syr,
dicaIist in Italy. fed from that com
trv and became radical opponent Of
this government.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
FAILS
TO renew
ATTACKS
Abandon Effort to Take
Hill A From the
French Forces.
ITALY STILL QUIET
Heavy Barrage Laid on
u. S. Lines But No,
Infantry Action.

Local fighting has died down
again in Flanders and Picardy
and only the guns are busy.
The artillery fire continues all
along these fronts, as we'll as
on the Arras front and is most
violent north of KENNEL and
north and south of the Somme
from Albert to the Avre.
These sectors have been the scenes
of all the recent fighting and they
probably will see the strongest enemy
efforts whenever the Germans believe
the time is opportune to strike anew.
In Flanders the Germans have been
disappointed in their attempt to gain
hill A, as the French not only drove
them from the high ground but also
penetrated the enemy positions.
In Picardy the Germans have not
renewed their counter attacks to drive
the French from the, wooded terrain
captured near Hailles. German and
French artillery fire continues heavy
north of the Avre. The enemy bonn
bardment of the French lines here
has been most intense for the last two
weeks, but the Germans have at
tempted no attacks except to rea,:'
against successful French local gains
The Germans put down a heavy
barrage on the American lines north
infantry attack resulted. Increased
artillery activity is noted on the Lor.
rain sector
AS on the western front, the full in
Italy remains unbroken, but with ex-
pectations that as in France, heavy
fighting will break out soon. Observ-
ers in London believe the heralded
Austrian blow will be against the
Italian lines from the Stelvie Pass tc
Monte Grappa, just east of the
Brenta, in the hope of breaking
through the Italian defense and
reaching Brescia and Milan Rome
reports lively artillery and patrol en-
gagements along the mountain from
and the dispersal of enemy troops al
two points there by Italian batteries
Germanys ambitions as regard!
Austria -Hungary's place in the Mittel-
Europa plan, German newspapers in
dicate, were realized in the conven.
ton agreed on by the two emperors al
their meeting. The agreement, which
is not yet signed, calls for an alliance
for 25 years with closer economic
relations and more severe military
obligations. Vienna is reported tC
look with apprehension on the proba
bility that the Austro Hungarian army
will be Prussianized, and believe!
such a step more important than an!
other feature of the new alliance.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17

ed the war will have been fought in
vain"
The league will take an active part
i'll Win the War activities. This is
emphasized in the annual report Of
the executive committee.
THE task of the league has been
one of popular education" the report
says. cit has marshalled the re-
sources of a powerful organization
directed by leaders of national repu-
tation in every state of the Union to
accomplish the following ends:
First emphasize the high purposes
of the war.
Second take an active part in the
Win the War activities.
Third oppose an inconclusive and
German-made peace that would be
only another breathing space before
another and greater contest.
Fourth, plan the foundations for
permanent league of nations to
make peace secure in the future"
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
GERMANS FOUND
FROM NORTH SEA
CLEAR TO OISE

Paris, May 16.---There are six Ger
mans to the yard on the greater part
of the F'ranco-Belgian front from the
North sea to the Disc, according to
the Gaulois, which bases the state
ment on the information it reports
having been received by the general
staff that $50 German divisions are
situated in this area.
Ten of the divisions it is said, are
in the region between Nieuport and
Ypres, 40 divisions are between Ypres
and La Bassee canal, and 100 divis-
ions from La Bassee canal to the
Oise.
On this basis, it is estimated. says
the newspaper, that the German
strength from Ypres to the Disc is
some six men to the yard, except on
the northern part of the front, above
Ypres, where the estimate is a third
of that number.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
BRIDCEPORTERS
RECOMMENDED TO
ATTEND SCHOOL

Aver, Mass, May 16-Six hundred
soldiers at Camp. Devens have been
recommended to attend the 4th Of
ficers Training Camp, starting here
today. With SO men who attended
the last camp and an unknown num-
ber of college candidates, the attend
ance at this new camp will run up
toward 1000 and should turn out
more than, 700 second lieutenants
next August.
Following are some of the names
and addresses furnished by headquar-
ters:
William F. Hayes, sergt., Water
bury; James H. Horsley, sergt., Wa
|terbury; Kenneth Coleburn, sergt.,
Norwalk; James ]. Moore, sergt.
Stonington; Leroy S. Hawkins sup
ply sergt., Bridgeport; Tony Dviles-
kia, sergt., Waterbury; Earl L. Saw
yer, corporal, Bridgeport Augustus
L. Wells, private, Waterbury; Nelson
B. Mead, Jr., private, Norwich; Ellis
Taylor, private, Norwich; Carl E
Lyons, private, Norwich; Anthony
McKenna, sergt., Willimantic; Albert
C. Dow, sergt., Bridgeport; Simon
Donahue, WAGNER, Waterbury; Ed
ward v. Stebbins, sergt., Waterbury
Alfred w. Seidel corporal, Water.
bury; Francis J. Foster, corporal
Danbury; VIM. L. Galligan, corporal
Waterbury; James c. Howie, corporal
Middletown; Wilfred H. Wright, cor
poral, Bridgeport; Charles C. Hall
sergt., Meriden; Andrew H. Reilley
corporal, Hartford Francis L. Bacon
sergt., Meriden.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17

Several men were thrown through
the windows, carrying glass and
frames with them, while pandemo-
mum broke loose and could be heard
for many blocks.
Officer Clarence Douglas, the lone
representative of civic authority on
duty, tried to restore order, but he
was seized by four men who disarmed
and held him captive while the battle
ragged.
Doors were forced open by the
panic-stricken mob when someone
switched the lights out and the 700
shouting, yelling, fighting, and intox-
icated dancers rushed to the street.
AS soon as he was liberated Officer
Douglas made his way to police head
uarters and reported the riot to his
chief.
When the Milford police headquar-
ters was called. UP today they said
that the affair was Of serious propor-
tions and that the trouble was caused
by a large gang of Bridgeport rough
necks" who nightly travel to Devon to
raise a disturbance.
1t was also said large quantity Of
liquor was brought into the dance
hall and it was not until the fire water
began to work that things began to
get rough. A witness of the affalc
said that one man called another's
girl a 'Hbig bunS' and in return was
hurled through one of the windows.
In a second the TOO dancers had taken
sides and a general engagement was
on.
Shock troops, both male and female
mixed in battle royal style until it
Would have taken a regiment of po-
licemen to club them into submission.
Officer Douglas, in trying to reach
the ringleaders, was tossed about by
the fighting, struggling mass as
though he was cork on the ocean.
When he was about to summon help
four men seized him and removing
his weapons held him while infuriated
and intoxicated men and women tore
at one another's throats.
The dance hall is conducted by A.
P. Thomas, and it is limited by the
Milford authorities there will be dras-
tic action taken against him for the
manner in which the place has been
con5ucted. Another thing that is be-
| ing urged is to have at least half a
dozen policemen, some of them in
plain clothes, at each and every one
| of the dances given in LIE Chateau.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
LIGHT ITALIAN SHIPS
INVADE PORT OF POLA
SINKING BIG FIGHTER
LARGEST AND MOST MODERN SHIP OF
AUSTRIA'S FLEET, A 10000 TON YES
Sell, FALLS VICTIM OF ITALIANS
DARING SEAMANSHIP

Rome, May 16-An Austrian
battleship was torpedoed by
Italian naval forces in Pola
harbor early Tuesday morning,
it was officially announced to-
day.
The battleship was Of the
Viribus type 10000 ton yes
sels). The Italian force work
ed its way into the Austrian
naval base by lodging the pa
troll boats and searchlights of
the defenders.
T While the naval operation was pro
crossing an Italian seaplane force en-
gagged Austrian battle planes above
Pola. Two of the Austrians were
brought down and several others
were compelled to descend out of
control. The Italian machines all
returned safely.
The text of the official announce
ment reads:
italian naval units, avoiding patrol
boats and searchlights succeeded in
entering Pola harbor early on Tues
day and in topedoing an Austrian bat
tleship of the Viribus Units type.
simultaneously Italian seaplane
squadrons attacked Austrian battle
planes over Pola, brought down two
and forced several others out of con-
troll. The Italian machines all return
ed safely to their bases"
There are four Austrian battleships
of the Viribus Units class, which COM,
prised the largest and most modern
fighting vessels completed for the
Austrian navy up to the time the Eu-
ropean war began. The other ships
of the class are the Tagetthof, the
Prinz Eugen and the Scent Isvan.
The named ship was completed in
October, 1912, and the others at in
tervals between then and the begin
ming of the war, with the exception
of the Scent Isvan, which was not
| finished until 1915.
Each battleship of the class dis
places 10000 tons, is 525 feet long
! over all, 80 feet beam and % feet
draught. Their armament comprises
IL 12-inch and IL So inch guns in
the main battery, with Is 11-pound-
ers and various smaller guns and
from two to six torpedo tubes. The
| complement of the battleships ranged
from 962 to 98S men. All are heavily
armored, and are classed as dread
naughts The Viribus Units develop
| ed speed of 20.9 knots on her trial
] trip.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
emp. CHARLES
PROPOSALS Up
FOR DISCUSSION
Whole Topic of His Letters
Talked Over in House of
Commons Today.
BALFOUR ASKED
ABOUT MATTER
U. S. and Great Britain
Must Confde in One An
other, Says Secretary.

London, May 16-Foreign Secretary
Balfour was asked in the House of
Commons today whether Prince Six
tus of Bourbon, 10 whom Emperor
Charles of Austria addressed the let
ters last year in which peace was Of
fered to France: paid two visits to
England in connection with the peace
proposals and whether he was in COM
-munication on this subject with Pre-
mier LloydGeorge. The question
was brought UP by Robert Cultivate,
Liberal member of the House of Com
mons for Hanley. Mr.. Balfour re-
piled that the subject was not one
that could be dealt with by question
and answer.
The whole topic of Emperor Charles
proposals was discussed today in the
House of Commons on the initiative
of the pacihcists and advocates of
peace by negotiation.
In response to questions Mr.. Bal
focr said that Emperor Charles wrote
a letter to relative (Prince Sixtus
is a brother-in-law of the emperor)
and that it was conveyed by this rela-
tive to the president and premier of
France under the seal of the strictest
secrecy. No permission was given to
communicate the letter to any one
| except the sovereign and the premier
of this country. (This answers the
question which has been raised as to
why the emperor's proposals were not
communicated to President Wilson. }
d. i l.,
from President Wilson. Every
| thought he had on the war or in re-
| gard to questions of diplomacy con-
| uected with the war was open to the
! president.
The foreign secretary said he did
not think it would be possible for the
| United States and Great Britain to
carry on the great work with in
which they were engaged or to deal
| with the complicated day to day prob
| les without complete confidence. Sc
| far as he was concerned, complete
] confidence would always be given.
| There was no one more desirous
than the British government he con-
tinued, that the war should be
brought to an honorable termination
IL any COulu pC SIlOHn InS
| government whereby. that would bt
accomplished it would of course bt
accepted. He added, however, tha
no effort at conversations which haC
| been made by the Central power.
had ever been made in the interest.
of fair and honorable peace; to the
contrary, they had been put forward
in order to divide the Allies.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17

After a stirring plea for a fighting
army of 100000 men Mr.. Taft said:
I'VE should set our faces stern and
unbending toward one end-war. Let
us have peace, but let US have war
that we may have peace. To sound
the trumpet, stern implacable war to
the end. this convention was called"
Mr.. Taft presided. Men of national
prominence to the number of 1000
are in attendance. They include edu-
Gators, business men and statesmen.
mo one in the widest flight of his
imagination now can think of unde-
feated Germany yielding either proper
indemnity to Belgium or justice to
Alsace- Lorraine" Mr.. Taft said. Nor
will the unconquered German ruling
class consent to lift the German paw
from PROSTATE Russia, or give over
to decent rule the blood stained Chris
tian provinces of Turkey. If the
wrongs of the oppressed are not right
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
RAPID INCREASE
IN WAR EXPENSES

Washington, May 16-Rapid in
crease in war expenses for the army
and navy and for the ship building
ury report covering March expendi-
lures of $1,229, 900, 900. The govern
ment spent $570, 100000 for the mill
tary establishment in March; SAT-
900, 900 more than in the month pre-
ceding; the navy establishment cost
$143,0e0, 600 as compared with s92,-
100000; and the shipping board
spent s116, ,O0O,0 900, against $5s,00O,-
600.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17


up a steamer on which a mission
from Uruguay was travelling to
France and detained the mission. The
commander of the submarine explain
ed his action by saying Germany con-
sidered that a state of war existed
with Uruguay. An inquiry was ad-
dressed to Germany by Uruguay with
the statement that if Germany con-
sidered herself at war with Uruguay
the Uruguayan government would de-
clare war. Subsequently the Uruguay
an mission was permitted to proceed
to France.
The following official note was is
sued here today:
when the Uruguayan military
mission was detained by a German
submarine the commander of the sub
marine justified his arbitrary action
by the state of war with Uruguay in
which he said Germany had found it.
self and said that he was acting in
accord with instructions from the ad.
miralty, which he exhibited. Oul
foreign Office demanded that Ger.
many state whether the submarine
commander had acted in accord with
instructions from the government il
Berlin, adding that in case a. negative
reply should be given our militar!
representatives should be relieved o
their engagement. (This evidentl,
refers to pledges which the member
of the Uruguayan mission were com
PEELED to give before being permitte'
TO proceed-)
Several days later the Spanisl
government made an offer of media
Hon In regard to the promise mad
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
Jury Awards Beers
Damages of S785

Harold S. Beers of Westport was
awarded s7S5 damages by a jury in
the Superior courty ester day in an
action against Clarence B. Andrews
of Easton in which he claimed $20,-
600. Beers was riding a motorcycle
in North Haven August Is last, and
was struck by Andrews automobile.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
LITTLE FIGHTING REPORTED IN FLANDERS AND PICARDY
PLAN TO CARE
FOR 100000
u. S. FIGHTERS

London, May 16-American
preparations on the western front
are amazing in their immensity
and plans are making to care for
5000, 900 American troops, Harry
E. V. Britain, secretary of the
English branch of the Pilgrims
club, told the royal colonial insti-
tute last night. If the Germans do
not give in, he added, the num-
Der of American troops will be in
creased to any amount neces-
sary.
The United States, asserted Miss
Higgins, American labor delegate,
has answered the call of blood.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17

by the Uruguayan Officers. Media
ton was suggested by the German
ambassador to Spain. The Uruguay
an government refused, regarding this
as incompatible with teh dignity of
the nation. Moreover, the fundamen-
tai point of the question, which was
whether Germany was or was not at
war with Uruguay, must be decided
by Germany. The German govern
men responded~that it relieved the
Uruguayan officers of their engage
ments but in exchange hoped that
Uruguay would exert influence in
France to the end that the Chilean
mission in Spain be permitted to pass
over French territory. (This appar-
emily refers to a Chilean mission to
Germany, which has been denied pas
sage through France). The Uruguay
an government, without accepting the
abrogation of the pledges, called for
a reply to the fundamental question;
that is to say, whether Germany did
or did not consider that a state of
war existed. Germany replied that il
was not at war with Uruguay. Il
said furthermore that the rupture OF
relations between Uruguay and Ger.
many was not brought about by it.
self, and called attention to Uruguay's
silence on the subject of the passage
of the Chilean mission.
Meanwhile the Uruguayan govern
ment inquired of the Chilean govern.
ment whether it desired Uruguay tt
request the French government to au
thorize passage of the Chilean mis-
sion over French territory. Tht
Chilean government replied that i
had no interest in the passage of tht
mission"
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
WEEKLY REPORT
NOW ISSUED OF
U. S. ACTIVITIES

Paris May 16.---The first American
communiQue was hailed with delight
by this mornings Paris newspapers.
For the first time says the Ma
tin, The Americans, who hitherto
have contented themselves with is
suing weekly statement of the op-
eratioDs Of their troops, furnish a
Icommunique at the same time as the
other Allies. The fact is noteworthy
as a fresh manifestation of the unity
of the leadership on our 'front.'
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
MILAN-BRESCIA
INVASION WILL
Be TRIED NEXT

London, May 16-via Ottawa
An Austrian blow against Italy
may be expected at an early date
in the opinion of well informed
observers here. The enemy pro-
ject, 1t is believed generally, COM
prises a great invasion with Mi
Ian and Brescia as the chief OBJ
jcctives in a scheme to smash the
Italian army.
Since the retreat last October
the Italian strategic plan has
been recast and the main defens-
i've position are now held soIidly,
but it is believed that the Aus
trians will strike west of the Brent
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17

Washington, May 16-Charles A.
OTIS president of the Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce. was appoint
ed by the war industry board today
to make survey of. the industrial re-
sources of the country.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
RECEIVE AMERICANS,

London, May 16-The American Ia
bor delegation was Eeceived by King
George at buckingham palace today.
The visit lasted an hour.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
TAFT DEMANDS WAR TO
FINISH WITH GERMANY
FORMER PRESIDENT MAKES STIRRING PLEA TO LEAGUE
TO ENFORCE PEACE FOR AN ARMY OF
100000 MEN.

Philadelphia May 16"War to the death" demanded for
President Taft his keynote speech at the opening session
today the War convention Of the League to Enforce
Peace
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
700 WOMEN and Men
in DANCE HALL RIOT
WHICH RESULTED IN GIRLS AND YOUNG
MEN FIGHTING-WINDOWS SMASHED.

Seven hundred and batted tainted and tore
anohers hair in the wild melee which started about
o'clock last night at LIE Chateau hall Houatonc
River bank in the town O Milford
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17
GERMANY DENIES STATE
OF war WITH URUGUAY
INFORMS SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY so IN RESPONSE
TO REQUEST FOR DEFINITION OF RELATIONS
URUGUAYAN MISSION HELD UP.

Monevideo. Uruguay, May 16-The German government
has informed Uruguay response to the request for den
ton of relations thatt does not consider that state of
exists.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-17

ALL THE NEWS
THAT'S WORTH
P R I N T I N G
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29
one Bahama. BuIIds upsyslem

The old Standard general Strengthening tonic.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives cut
Malaria. enfiches the blood. and 5uiid supthesys-
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29
New Ttactor on Road Next
Wednesday.

The new tractor and road outfit pur-
chased by the county recently arrived
at Moscow Monday Of this week and
the county road officials have arranged
to have the test of it's work made by
representatives lof the manufacturers
on next Wednesday on the State Line
road at Moscow. All citizens interested
in the project are invited to come and
see the work Of the new outfit which.
il is thought, will work wonderful good
to the roads of the districts which par
ticipated In its psrchased.
W. T. Poore of district IA and Eugene
Smith of the first district have been
empoyed by the county officials to OPP
crate the outfit, after it is proven sat
isfactory and is accepted by the coun-
ty, and they are this week seeing to
unloading the machines and setting them
up and taking some work with repre-.
sentatives of the concern building the
outfit, ~familiarizing themselves with
Interpretations of the entire apparatus,
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-03-29

LOCAL AND

1t will certainly be to your interest to
place your fire insurance with E. A,
Maddox advt. If.
Mrs. c, B. Perrin spent several days
last week guest of her cousin, Mrs.
Harry Mathis, in Jackson.
Break your cod or LaGrippe with q
few doses Of 666. adv. 4-3
Mrs. C. D. Wales and little daughter,
Mary Evelyn, we're guests Of Mrs. G.
w. Locke and other friends recently.
For RENT Brick business house in
good repair, bewteen the Hotel Bryson
and Goosmann's jswelry store, See
Mike Lintz, owner. If
Mrs. M. r. Norman Of Huntsville,
Alabama, Is guest this weekof relatives
in this city, arriving here from the
Alabama city on last Thursday.
For SALE Williams Early Big BoOI
Cotton Seed. IS per 100 pounds. Early
Yellow Dent seed corn So per bushel,
W. f. Feathe.s. Warren, Tenn 1929
Two permit holders in this city. W.
S. Latts and Forrest Bryson, have in
oculated since December l, nearly 6,
600 hogs against cholera. And both are
busy daily ct that work.
Louie E. Goosman, wife and baby,
Lily Franklin and Miss Lily Goosman
were week end visitors to their parents
and other relatives. Mrs, Goosman and
babysremaining for a two weeks visit.
Rub My-Tism, Antiseptic Relieves
Rheumatism, Sprsins, Neuralgis, etc.4.a
Cotton ginned In Fayette county for
the 1917 fall crop to date as given out
by the Census Bureau a few days age
was IL, 468 bales. and for the same
date last year the 1916 crop was 26,555
bales.
Several farmers 10 town last week
told The Falcon Of having begun plant
ing cotton. Most of them had risked
small patches only, but Esq. Wyatt
wilkinson had planted twenty acres or
more. Much coin has been planted.
Esrlians and Stone tomato plants fol
sale at The Falcon Office after March Is.
100 for 81, IL for is cents. Home grown
plants, 32S
The Spelling Bee held at the court
house last Friday night for the sbeneft
Of thelorgan fund for the new Methodist