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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
FORCE ENEMY BACK.
Franco American Troops Thrown
Across the River Vesle.
On the French Front in France,

Aug. 8.-Franco- American forces
were tnrown across the Vesle river
Tuesday evening and forced the en-
emy back. The crossing was effected
to the east of Braisne. The enemy was
attacked there and 100 prisoners were
taken.
Shortly afterward the Germans
launched counter-attack with a
heavy artillery barrage, hut could not
disclose the Allies, who stuck to the
positions they had won.
The enemy appears to have strong
forces in this neighborhood.
On the remainder of the front
there was comparative calm, except
for artillery fire.
London, Aug. S.-General Mangin's
army operating on the westerly side
of the Vesle front has thrown out pa
trolls which are busying themselves
reconnoitering the Aisne, Reuters
correspondent at American headquar-
ters reports The intentions of the
Germans regarding the ridge between
tie Vesle and the Aisne can only be
conjectured, he continues. The posi-
ton is strongly protected on the east
flank and if carried only from the
west the allies. would be under an un-
fire from the German
guns across the Aisne.
A certain amount of delay is there
fore possible, the correspondent adds,
even though the enemy does not intend
to make his final stand on the Vesle
front.
With the French Army in France,
Aug. 8.-General Mangin, who was in
direct command of the Allied forces in
the drive against the German right
flank south of Scissors, has issued
an order of the day, thanking the
American troops for their brilliant
participation in the battle which
caused the German retreat between
the Maren and the Aisne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
131 SHIPS LAUNCHED.
United States Board, Smashes all Rec.
ords With Four Vessels for Every

+. -
ords With Four Vessels for Every
Day ! -, r-$H -,
Washington, Aug. s.-Smashing all
records, the United States Shipping
Board has turned out 1s1 vessels since
July |.
During the month quantity produc-
tion" was, carried on at the rate OF
four ships for every calendar day;
They registered total dead weight
tonnage of 631,944. Eight ships have
slid down the ways in the last five
days, adding $4,000 tons to the total.
Among the last eight ships to be
launched were the gigantic Inyincible,
the l2,OO0-ton ship. from the yards
Of the Bethlehem, Shipbuilding Corpo-'
ration at Alameda, CAL, and Hog Is
lands first contribution to the winning
Of the war, the Quistconck, of ,7,7Q0
tons. The other large vessel credited
to August production is the ll,6oo-ton
Derfield, which. was built at the Sun
sbipbuilding company's plant ches-
ter, Pa.
The American yards also set an
other record. They produced in july
more tonnage than all yards nave
built in any previous 12 months. =
1Forty-one vessels were completed
and placed in service during the las
month and two have since been com
missioned. This figure does not IN
clude two steel bottoms which; Wef'
built and placed iniservice from Japa
.nese shipbuilding plants. !
The grand total Of ships placed, III i
service since July adds approximate
ly.as0, 900 dead weight tops to Amer
ica's merchant marine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
DRAFT. MAN TRIES TO DIE.
Camn Lee Soldier, Home on Eurlough
Takes Poison.

Pottsvillc, Pa, Aug. S.-Charies
How. a membe: of Company II, Depot
Brigade. at Camp Lee, Tuesday swal-
lowed poison and is in critical condl-
ton at the Pottsville Hospital. Hoy
also slashcd his wrists, to end his life
more quickly.
Hoy. who is home on 'tur Tough,
told the State police that he. left a
note at his home explaining the cause
of his acts. but-the officers have been
unable to find the letter. He has been
low spirited. but his act is. attributed
to dcspondency over being compelled
to leave his wife. =, 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
LEE c. HUMPHREYS
DIES IN WASHINGTON,

Lee C. Humphries, fifty-seven years
old. former resident, died yesterday
afternoon at Blue Plains, D. c. Five
daughters and one son survive him
The body was brought here this :af;7
ternoon mad taken to the residence; of
his son. $50 Commerce street. The
funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
ARMY 5,OOO.OOO STRONG
General Marsh Says the Nation Will
Use All Available Men From Is to
As to Win War-Speed is First Re-
auiSite.

In urging enactment of the admin
istration man-power bill extending
draft ages to from IS to 45 years. Gen
eral March told the Senate Military
Committee yesterday that the War De-
partment plans an army OF approxi-
mately 100000 men, to be raised as
soon as possible. While realizing the
Importance of the measure, General
March said he did not believe it ne
cessary to recall Congress before the
present recess expires on August "a,
providing the bill could be reported
at that time.
About July 80, General March said
the United States reached a decision
tc enlarge it's military program to
carry out the policies agreed upon at
the recent inter-al!ieJ conference at
Pai;s to speed Up prosecution of the
war and bring it to an early conclu
SIGN. The chief of staff entered into
4 general discussion of the entire sub
;ect and the necessity for amending
the present law. Much of his state
ment, given to the committee behind
closed doors, was supplementary tc
that of Provost Marshal General
Crowder Tuesday.
Questioned by Senator'S regarding
The apparent Change of front" of the
War Department in its war program,
General March told of the govern
ment's decision in accord with the
Paris conference. For the new pro-
gram Secretary Baker and other Off
,ials concluded that there must be an
extension of the draft ages. he said.
While about 100000 men are now
under arms, army officials think there
should be approximately 100000 men
1t home and in France. In order not
to disturb the present draft system
ard to avoid calling men who had been
given exemption, extension of the
draft ages is necessary. General
March said the shipment of men over
seas would be continued according to
the program now ine-effect for the
present.
From General March's testimony
and other information received :.ho
committee has gained the impression
that while all men between the ages
of 18 and As would be subject to mill
tary duty under the new law, it is
proposed that those between 1S and
20 years of age shall he kept in this
county until the last. Upon the sug-
eestion of Senator Wadsworth that
the draft system, be extended to The
navy, Senator Chamberlain annonnced
chat either Secretary Daniels or All!
mira henson would be asked to appear
before the committee to dis
cuss the advisability of the subject.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
NEWSPAPER WORK ESSENTIAL
Draft Officials Express Surprise al
Action of Iowa Board.

Washington, d. c., Aug. S.-News-
paper work never has been ,includcG
among the non-essentIal occupations
outlined in the "work or fight" order
nor has it been the intention of the
Provost Marshal Generals depart
ment that men legimately employed
in publishing newspapers should be
reouired to seek other occupations.
Officers connected with the admins
tration, of the draft law regulations
expresses surprise at ruling of a
board at Waterloo, Iowa, that en-
ployees of paper. there should seek
more productive employment or he
called into the military service. They
said the action of the local board
probably would be overturned by the
district board to which it will be ap-
pealej
Because the Waterloo rulingsHp-
parently is so opposed to Rgula-
tions governing the ''work or fight"
order, some doubt was expressed as to
whether it had been interpreted cor
rectly. .'s@
Waterloo, Iowa, Aug. SAA local
draft board yesterday ordered re-
porters on a daily newspaper here TO
appear 'to show cause why they
should not either engage in an essen
tial occupation or be placed in Class
in the draft.
The original order included press
men. linotype operators and advertis-
ing solicitors hut later was amended
to apply only to reporters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
In Memoriam

HOY-In sad lbut loving remembrance
of our dear son, HUBERT T. HOY,
who departed this life 10 years ago
today, August 8, 1903.
Ten sad years with all their
changes -
Since death made US strangely
But, dear son, al! these changes
Cannot take you from our heart.
- By His Mother and Father
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
DEATHS

uIi,IpHRlES-On August 7, 1918,
at 5:15 P. NJ, at Blue Plains, d. G.,
LEE c. HUMPHREYS, 81 years
old Surviving him are five daughn-
tors and one son. The body was
brought to the residence OF his son,
2oo Commerce Street. Notice of
funeral hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Potomac Fish Co. will have on sale
tomorrow 10, and balance Of week fresh
Jersey trout, Norfolk trout, butter
fish, red fin crakers, hard-shell crabs
and crab meat. Potomac Fish Co.
,C. H. Zimmerman, Prop. Phone 1913.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Fish Day Tomorrow-Large and
medium Jersey trout, large butter fish
Sanitary Fish Market, City Market.
Phone 735. Open until 5 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

The committee in charge of the
lawn fete which will be given tonight
on the lawn at the northwest corner
of Washington and Queen streets,
held meeting last night and COM
pletea final plans for the affair. The
fete will be repeated tomorrow and
Saturday night Persons who have
promised cakes and fancy articles for
the affair are requested to leave them
at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Greene, 3O5 North Washington street, Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Tomorrow-Fresh trout butter fish,
,roakers. Price & Cook. City Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08
gl'I!TYENENS | TN BRIEF

Mrs. Alexander Kaufman and son
Joseph are the guests of friends in
Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

The funeral Of Thomas P. Bayne
took place this morning at $3.50 o'clock
from St. Mary's Catholic Church. Ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. L. F.
Kelly, assistant pastor Of that church,
Burial was made in St. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Mrs. r. Blumenfeld and daughter,
lose, are spending some weeks at
Riverton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Mrs. Jennie W. Hopkins and others
have sold to the General Realty Com
pany house and lot 14l1 King street.
A deed of conveyance was recorded
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Thirty eight ladies of the Camp
Community Dancing Club chaperoned
by Mrs. Moore, wife of Major S. B.
Moore and Miss Cora Cochran Mon
day night went to Occoquan and en-
joyed dancing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Mrs. Charles R. Riker has received
pord of the Safe arrival overseas of
rer husband, Sergt. Charles R.
aiker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Fl. Robinson have
>ceived word from their son, Sergt.
7illiam c. Robinson, that he has ar
we'd safely overseas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

The commissioners Of election held
a meeting today in the Office Of n. S.
Greenaway, clerk Of the courts, and
canvassed the vote cast in Tuesdays
primary, which was found to be COR
rect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Steuart Bayliss and
50 Lillian Allen, this city, are visit
their father, Mr.. w. E. Allen,
idgeton, N. ]. They also will visit
bury Park and Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-08

Clinton E. Sutherland, son of Mr..
I'd Mrs. Fl. A. Sutherland, who re-
ntly arrived in France, has been
omoted to Corporal in Headquarters
'mpany No. 1l6, U. S. Infantry.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
BIG SHIP BUILDING PLANT.
Biggest in World to be Erected by
Henry Ford in South.

Washington, Jan IA big new
years surprise for the South was an
nounced here today when it became
known that within the next ten days
in all probability the site for one of
the largest ship building plants in
the world will be selected by Henry
Ford, the plants chief promoter, with
the assistance of Chairman Hurley
of the United States shipping board
and a score of expert steel men and
shipbuilders.
\ brief announcement of few
days ago makes it almost certain that
one of the following localities will be
chosen: Charleston, Savannah,
Brunswick, Jacksonville, Fernandina,
Tampa or Pensacola Inspection of
sites will begin Immediately and al
though Ford's friends here today
were not prepared to make public
their itinerary of Southern cities to
be visited, it was stated that practi-
cally all plans had been agreed upon
at conference between Mr.. Ford and
the government authorities and that
all that is lacking is an available SITE
1t was explained, however, that
there would be no further delay in
the matter and no red tape Ford is
ready to begin building the steel ships
as soon as he can get the land. He
says he can turn out dozen ships
a day and the payroll would be the
largest any one in any section of the
United States has ever seen. His
head man alone receives a salary of
$4,000 a year, and having already
perfected all plans down to the small
est details for using the ships, there
will be absolutely no delay.
Although these ships will be of
steel, there must be millions of feet
of Georgia, Florida and South Caro-
lima lumber for use in their construc-
tion, and this feature alone will mean
that much money will be spent in
these States for material alone.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
BATTLE-SCARRED TROOPS.
Canadians Land After Doing Their
Bit i'm France.

An Atlantic Port, Dec. 19..,Her
rails linedi with khaki-clad soldiers
of the Canadian overseas army re-
turning home to recuperate from
wounds, shell-shock and other all
ments peculiar to modern.trench war
fare, large British ship, originally
bound for Halifax, docked here late
today and work of transferring the
men for a railway journey to Canada
was started.
Sight of an occasional crutch and
limping soldier here and there gave
proof that somewhere in France
the homeward bound fighting men
had "done their bit
In all there were 1906 officers and
men, and SO3 women and children
aboard the vessel. One American
among them was Capt. Miller R. Tay-
lor, a native of Macon, Ga, who had
been attached to the Royal Flying
Corps for more than a year. His wife
and baby daughter accompanied him.
The child was born in London during
an air raid by the Germans October
81.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOLE INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
NaVs Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Cope News Notes.

fCope, Dec. 26.-This morning
vhile cranking his fathers Ford car,
Htle Jack Valentine was kicked
" the machine and suffered a
Eoken bone in his wrist. The same
Sas set by DR.. T. NJ. Stuckey and
little Jack will have to carry his
arm in a sling for awhile.
4 Last night at Union Methodist
sChurch a Christmas tree was given
the children of the Sunday-school.
old Santa was there, much to the
delight of the little ones, and every
body present enjoyed the occasion
with that good old Christmas spirit.
The folliwing young ladies and
gentlemen of Cope and vicinity are
home for the Christmas holidays:
Misses Mary Thomas and Lucille and
Lillian Tatum, from Winthrop; Miss
Elma Thomas, from Asheville Cole
giate institute; Miss Elise Gray, from
Winthrop; Miss Rosa Dukes, from
Columbia Female College; Miss
Bernice Dukes, from Rowesviile, and
Lieut.. Claude Hayden from Fort
Leayenworth. Private Otis Hayden,
from Camp Jackson; Cadet John
May Tatum, from West Point Mill
tary Academy; Serg. Edw. P. Hen
Grey, Q. M. c., chief mechanic of the
twenty-ninth division of the army,
is here from Fort Mcclellan, Annis-
ton, Ala.
Mr.. Jesse Hayden, of Jacksonville,
Fla, is home for a few days visit
to parents.
Privates John L. OFT, of the en-
gineers corps at Sewer; Charles S.
yHenerey, @. NJ. c., of Camp Jackson,
and Claude Stack, of a cavalry divi-
sion, in Texas, and Herbert Steven
son, infantry, Camp Sewer, are the
oH1y four not at home at this parti-
cular time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
CALLED AFTER FEBRUARY IS.
Ruling Made Affects Balance of First
Draft Quota.

Columbia, Dec. 27.-The addition
al 10 per centum of the first draft
will not be called to the colors until
after February Is of next year, &C.
cording to telegram received by
the office of the Governor from Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder today.
Deficiencies in the other four incre-
ments should be made up from
men already selected for service and
reported back to the local boards by
the district exemption boards, ac-
cording to the Interpretation given
the telegram by the draft authori-
ties. until classification of class one
is completed. The wire follows:
1T has been decided that there will
be no more formal calls for deferred
percentages of the present quota be-
fore February Is. While boards
should, until they have enough men
finally classified in class one, send
forward promptly men selected under
the old regulations to make up de-
ficiencies in calls already made, the
result of this decision will be that
we shall be able to give the benefit
of the new classification system to
all men whose order numbers are so
late as to place them within deferred
percentages of the present call. Calls
will, however be made very shortly
under the provisions of section l49,
for the special class of men there
mentioned. For the sake of compos-
ing the public mind, and for the con-
venience of registrants, this informa-
ton ought to be given wide dissent
nation"
In another telegram to the Cover
nor Provost Marshal General Crow
der has instructed that the district
boards return the records under the
various cases considered under the
old regulations to the local boards
having jurisdiction. In this way the
local boards will be made Offices of
record
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
HEALTH CONDITIONS AT CAMPS
OF National Army Deaths II Due to
Pneumonia; National Guard 81.

p Washington, Dec. 28.-Deaths
from disease in the national army
during the week ending December
la1 numbered 11S, against 81 the week
before, and in the national guard
12O, against 165, as shown in sum
mary of army health conditions made
public today by the war department.
OF the natianal army deaths II were
due to pneumonia and of those in
the national guard, 81.
"The non,effective rate of the en-
tire national guard for the week, -
says the report, was Ats per thous-
and, against 1875 for the preceding
week: the admission rate for disease
was 31.1 per thousand, against 32.6.
The non-effective rate for the nation
al army was 41.S per thousand,
against 4O.4; the admission rate for
disease was 343, against 34.7."
nCdSlSS OpIC1uul9s
In Southern camps measles contln-
ued to spread in the 34th division at
Camp Donihah, Okla, the summary
says, but in other divisions of the ma
tional guard the number of new cases
is small.
Many new cases of pneumonia are
still being reported from the 31st di-
vision at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ca,
and the 36th division at Camp Bow
lie, Texas. Meningitis has increased
at Camp Donihan and has decreased
in all other. divisions.
Communicable Diseases.
Communicable disease rates are
comparatively low in all divisions OF
the national army except the S1st,
Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. c.; 82nd
division, Camp Gordon, Atlanta; S7th
division, Camp Pike, Arkansas, and
Goth division, Camp Travis, Texas.
Measles has Increased at camp Gor-
don and large numbers Of new cases
are reported at Camps Pike and Ira
Wis.
Pneumonia rates have generally
improved, except at Camp Travis,
where 80 new cases were reported.
The number of new cases of men
ingitis has been small in all divisions
except the S1st, which reported 81.
The outbreak of scarlet fever at
Camp Pike still continues.
A large number of new cases OF
mumps are reported in several divis-
ions of the national guard and nation
al army.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
Aircraft Plant Covers Three Acres.

The recently completed naval air
craft factory covers three acres, the
buildings being 400 by 400 feet. The
keel of the first flying boat was laid
90 days after building work was be-
gun. The plant, with equipment, cost
about S1,000,000.
There is opportunity for employ
ment at the aircraft factory for 1000
Skilled workmen from almost every
trade. Women can sew covers on the
wings and perform some of the light
er woodworking operations, and 1t
is expected that several hundred wo-
men will be employed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-01-03
Relations Between Officers and Men.
The following paragraph or Army


Regulations is the only rule now ex-
isting regarding the relationship be-
tween officers and enlisted men:
"Superiors are forbidden to injure
those under their authority by ty-
rannical or capricious conduct or by
abusive language. While maintain
ing discipline and the thorough and
prompt performance of military du-
ty, all officers, in dealing with en-
listed men, will bear in mind the alb
solute necessity of so treating them
as to preserve their self-respect. Of
fcers will keep in close touch with
the men under their command, will
strive to build up such relations OF
confidence and sympathy as will in
sure the free approach of their men
to them for counsel and assistance.
This relationship may be gained and
maintained without relaxation of the
bonds Of discipline and with great
benefit to the service as a WHOLE