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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28

a committee to prepare civil consti-
tuition, and it was done so well that
the document served some 60 years as
the organic law of the state. And so
it was that North Carolina opened the
road that led up to the creation Of the
most progressive nation on the face of
the earth, and the enc whose influence
has done most fCr the advancement of
mankind.
Some Tory Sentiment.
All of this section of North Carolina
was not enthusiastic in the Declaration
of Independence. A portion Of the set
tiers were ardent Tories-so ardent,
in fact, that it was not until the war
Of 1912 that the Scotch of Cape Fear
valley finally turned away absolutely
from the royal standard.
The story is one of singular misfor-
tune. The Cape Fear valley was set
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28
North Carolina
Led Colonies i'm
Freedoms Fight

VT is popularity supposed that the
Independence of the United States
began on Fourth of July in Phil
adelphia, but down in the Old
North State is community that
threw off the British yoke more than
d year before the
Tumult In the city,
In the quaint old Quaker town
announced the first general step to-
ward the freedom of the colonies.
In 1855 the British parliament passed
the stamp act. When the first sloop of
war arrived off Cape Fear from Eng
land carrying stamped paper the peo-
pie terrorized the captain until he was
afraid to land his stuff, and then they
captured the stamp officer from the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28
Tumult In the city,
In the quaint old Quaker tow

governor a n d
made the officer
take oath that he
would not at
tempt to enforce
the use on
stamps. A year
later the stamp
act was repealed.
But North Caro-
lima had found
that she had a
power when the
people arose, and
{ h e English
crown was never
again sure of its
ground in the col
ony.
The people as
serted the right
of free assem-
blage after that,
and the assump-
ton led to numer-
Gus clashes with
the governor I'M
til in May. 1771,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28
ereene's Memory Worthy of Honor.

Next to Washington, Nathanae
Greene was the most potent force in
our struggle for national independence
He was born on May p, 1742, in lie
tie farmhouse in Rhode Island. his
boyhood was spent like that OF the
other youth of the neighborhood. Psoo
ably it was a little less exciting, fol
his father was a strict Quaker ane
pastor of church at East Greenwich
He was also captain of industry AZ
that period. With his five brothers, 1T
owned forge, a grist mill. a sawmli
as wen as store for the sale of gen
eral merchandise.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28
Much in Little

American artificial ice factories and
rsfrigerating plants consume about
100000 tons of coal a year.
The Bahama islands may become
extensive producers of rubber by Gull
tiyating the Mexican rubber vine.
At one period no mail reached the
miners of Spitzbergen for eight
months. but they are now able to get
the worlds news twice a day by wire
less telegraph.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28

A two-wheeled cart which auto
matically loads ana unloads corn
stalks is TIE invention of New Jer-
sey farmer.
Cast iron shells, once thought obso-
lete are being manufactured In France
at the rate of 100000 a day. They
are more effective against earthworks
than those of steel
Metallic sodium hardens lead with.
out changing its color. Two per cent
Of sodium will harden lead so that II
win ring when struck; larger amount
causes 1t 70 become brittle
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28

royal governor, declaring indepen-
dence. refusing to pay stamp taxes
making new constitutions and fighting
against the king, the Scotch settlers
We're in arms under the British flag
Their oath and their bitter experience
before migrating to America prompted
them to keep away from any further
rebellious acts.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28

tied largely by
the adherents OF
the Stuart family,
which met with
such disaster at
Culloden that
many of the fol-
lowers of the Pre-
tender were ban
ished to america
for taking up
arms against the
British crown. be-
fore these people
We're permitted to
sail they were
sworn on a bind
ing oath to be
loyal henceforth
to the English
king. When the
settlers around
them In North
Carolina were ris-
inc AGAINST the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28

To the mainte-
nance of which in
dependence we
solemnly pledge
to each other our
mutual co-Opera-
ton, our lives,
our fortunes and
our most sacred
honor"
The convention
that adopted such
startling resolu-
lions of indepen-
dence undertook
to lay the founda-
ton for a govern
ment for North
Carolina until a
suitable and sta
BILE form could be
provided by con-
gress, and from
that day the an
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-06-28
AFAYETTE. We are here"

In these simple words, Gen.
eral Pershing gave eloquent ex-
preston to the thought that
America today is but paying
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28
NEW FOOD ADMINISTRATORS

Elrp Robinson anticipating an early
call for overseas service With the Red
Gross. has resigned ar Parish Food
Administrator and J, 4 Matthews has
been appointed to all the vacancy Mr.
Matthews has takeg charge OF hIH ee|
duties and is Ia be found at his Office
IN the Bauk of Commerce building da.
ring the usuaI office heurF
Those desiring sugar permits. or hay
Ing ans other business With the Food
Administration should nov call on Mr.
Matthews
There has been no recent change ia
ths food regulations Sugar coBsump.
raa il stu limited to two pounds per
person per month Flour must be sold
os the 80 "a basis, the onHy exception
being tu favor OF the farmer who MANI.
features his own substitutes Those to
shom this exception applies must give
the merchant a written certificate at
time Of Gale uf -four without substi.
tjtes
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28
ALICE NOTES

Misses Elizabeth and irma Ice wild
blood were the sunday quests Of Flo
renee and Burris Spiliman.
Mr. and Mrs r + spIllman have
named their little daughter. Grace
Marep
Mr. and Mrs " Griffin and family
sere 10 Jackson. Tuesday
Miss Glars spillpan Of Wilhelm n
visiting friends and relatives Of thls
community
Nh and Mrs + Fleming are the
happy parents OF a little son. Mrs
Fleming Vas formerly Miss Roeiliio
Mr. II A spllIman was IN Woodyille.
Friday aud Saturday on business.
Mr. Warren Smith and family have
moved back 90 Alice.
] sptlimaa moiored to st Francis.
vile Wednesday
Mrs II A Spillman was the sun.
day guest Of Mrs 8 ] Decker.
Mrs Sam wtldslood vas the guest
OF her brother. sr Warren Smith. on
Monday
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28
NOTICE

On account Of not having regular
hotel In the towns while the Fair is
being held this year l. will be neces
sary 70 call ou the citizens Of the
towns 10 help take care OF any people
who may attend the Fair and Who ex
peet to stay In town over night A com
mlttee composed of Mrs Ben Leopold
Mrs ] F. Robb. and Ar J Il Matthews
have been appointed TO list any rooms
which NAV be- available for people Whe
may come 20 The Fair. This committee
wll he pleased Ia have all persons hay
ing rooms 10 rent 10 phone either mem
Der az the committee aud list their
rooms and state their prices for same
The committee will endeayor 10 call
oH all people In town III this matter
bat 10 save time any person having
rooms to rent may eali Gu or phone
either member of this committee and
list their rooms The people are urgent
~ requested to take care Of as many
visitors rs possible, we are np against
a serious handicap and Our people are
asked to make d sacrifice II needs be
TO help The Fair take care Of outside
people who are going 10 come to at.
tend the fair this year Get a line on
the committee at once and list up your
rooms Everybody will be paid for their
rooms. what the committee wants Is
10 get places so the visitors can be
sent 10 these rooms.
Please act At once
Mrs Ben Leopold.
Mrs J n Robb
r Matthews, Committee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28
PREPARING FOR soNo DRIVE

\ meeting Of the committeeman who
are TO serve during the forthcoming
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive was held
al the Court House. Tuesday
The drive opens Saturday. Septem-
hrr IS and viii continue for three
weeks. or until such time as the parish
has raised its quota The quota for
West Feltciana has not az get been
announced. but Il is expected to be Ia
the uelghbofhuod of Sg500a As soon
as the quota has been determined. the
committee will figure out the quota
for each aard aud the committeeman
In these wards are expected 10 raise
The full amount allotted them
The committee is composed of
IS f. Wood. chairman: Eirie Robin.
son, publicity
First Ward J Il Matthews, @ L.
pletlinKer y Met LaNfasob, J h.
Golsau J II Knbourne, r Wolf Max
Mann
Second Ward W A Maekie. + l.
Daniel. = G cobb VI o Daniel J g.
Perkins
Third Ward T. II baNrasan, I'D.
ward Butler J Rob Daniel
Fourth Ward nr E + Howell, e.
~ Argue Max nampf II NJ Stewart
Fifth Ward Albert Thorn, l. =
Wright. II A splllman. II A Me.
kHeely
Sixth Ward " II Davidson. r O.
bourgeois
seventh Ward pr. " W Bufck.
halter. Il J Abbott, + & Percy
Eight Ward h | Barrow, 7 Le
SassIer.
Ninth Ward Lee O Lester. ] W
Daniel
Tenth Ward h HARRISON
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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28

thorilpd to arrange lights and water
fnf restaurant department
A committee was appointed to act
with NJ Harry naHigl and see the
Police Jury aud ask for donation for
talr
Ou motion. association adjourned WI
Ill next Saturday at = M A regular
meeting will be held each Saturday al
I 3. m until after the Fair All inter.
ested la the fair should make Il a
point 10 attend these meetings as We
need reur presence aud Your advice
Make up your mind to come out next
Saturday and help pull ofi the best
talr sc have ever had Il can be done
Let do Il
EDWARD BUTLER. Proa
n f. rRIMP See
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28

s2s Hubert Williams, jackson
$50 ilubuert Green. Corner
53i Nelsou McNtsly RugilAuNills
SO q vs. Goats. Wakefield
5a5 Steve Gait RosIltosille
53l Jesse James. ftoRllloylIe
U.s. NpHuer coats. Alice
$50 }ohn Aubrey spliman Alice
a87 = i Corgoran RagAlloNillt
13s Wade Minor, AHss
.aa Robert Mitchell jackson
80 Hem Haues D. RoellosIlle
dii oscar ieui,n RosillluEile
az James Taylor Cosnor
st3 Lcuu Minor Alice
5ll Dave london EogilH8t.llu
81, iohu Young Alice
sie Charley labduu RoFIii.HyBr
sf7 Charley Jones Guruur
SIS David Bruce gornar
548 lin Lon hon RuplUuvillr
$50 Emanuel Hawkins. NpgilllaNls
55l Elder Lnndun. RnglH0gijI
$50 ieHry Jackson, Naksaela
a13 uas MsCmy. RognioElllp
$50 ks ) Hogiilio, BpsiHIey.ne
555 Gus Temple RogilIogillr
500 John Parker RoRillioslile
So Nose Mathews RoailbopIIIs
ags steve Williams. rprHer
$50 Hatch Gufley jackson
90 pnp Wright. RuRinoNNs
5tl = e Roberts. Corner
5G2 + - MunsoH Rug!illuylle
5e3 NseI Wilson. Alice
lgj David Raruss. RogIuoglila
ss5 Henry kIttsll RoRllIIminy
aGG Ieif Hampton Corner
80 Mel Butler. jackson
es Nar, itaynyt Rog.lboydie
stg J " Wright, RugilNuytlls
$50 henderson coating RoEiniuyiis
a3t Monroe Taucb hoFiilioylta
f72 : a johnson toeillioylls
$40 sam Morgan. Corner
51{ q y coats Wakefield
asa ! 3 Matthews kugilliovHe
SD luhu Woods. Cafuur
aii Jones Smith Isr EogiltnYlle
as = T. igopnio HsFllHaylle
$40 q 4 White TDrnor
$50 4 , Peterson hogIlluvnHs
asl Tohr l'rtkius Alice
SAG J T RuRilio HuRIllIayllr
's3 a. q lcsblys, Corner
1sl Willie BLACK. gogiHa,llle
1s6 . Humphties, RuFIutoyiilr
80 James Joseph Gufu Alice
sNI ~ IS Thoms RoR.lupyIHs
ass = S Thuus, RagallovIllc
aS9 Tailor Wright RoetlhoNIlle
l9d iuy f. Peterson ttogtIiutllIs
sol /. J. wright RbRllioyWy
sag lug Williams. Baglnovlle
500 Hat Matthews RogIiliovHr
>.oi Nose Perkins. Alice
5a5 Catch Wilson Wakefield
SAC Alex DAVIS. - Frautlayilp
continued uvKt week
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28

From and after this dals all hunting u
any sind on the Greenwood plantation il
positively prohibited uude. penalty d
trespassInR Any one found on this placs
without permission vii be considered
trespasslng and prosecuted to the Fal
extent ut the lae
MRS A VENTREas.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28

From and after this date all hunting 4
any kind Oh AmbfosIa and independents
plantation iA positively prohibited under
penalty 81 ,Fsspassins Any one found on
these places wlthout permission Nlil he
considered trsspsssiuK and prosecuted 80
the fun extent ~ the law
MRS s n BARROW
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-09-28

In signing the War Savings pledge
you promised the Secretary Of Treas.
my that BE could depend GA you Tor a
definite logn To- the government al a
definite time Don't diaappolnt BIN
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
American Rihemen
Bag German plane
Infantry Company in Vosges
Sector Riddles Low
Flying Craft

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sept 2S (By the Associated
Press).-~Americnn infantrymen have
had the rare expert nee Of bagging a
German airplanc With lheir rifles.
A German airman recently appeared
over the town of ST. Die. in the Vosgcs
Mountains. lie was flying so low
that he had difficulty in escaping the
fire OF the Americans and his ma
chine caught mon cntarily on the tower
OF the City Hall. Two military police
men fired at the achine with their
pistols, but the a'" ttor did not ap-
pear TO be annoyed nd continued his
observations. Before flying off to-
ward the east he raked the ground
with machine gnu fire. wounding a
civilian.
Unfortnatuai for the German, be
passed over company of infantry
resting at the Sc OF TIE road. The
officer in comma I'd ordered the men
TO fire at the mac me and every rife
in the company c3mc into action. The
machine fell to ne grondu in flames.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
British Indomitable
Bishop of Birmingham Tells
of Spirit of Soldiers

The Right Rev. Henry Russell Wake
field, Bishop of Birmingham, and a
chaplain in the British army, with the
rank of colonel, spoke in Trinity
Church yesterday morning. He said
the war has developed the British
character III the right direction. To
illustrate this the Bishop told Of two
English boys, uneducated, whom he en-
countcred in a hospital for wounded
soldiers.
Colonel Wakefield told the boys that
they would never see again, as their
eycs,ght had been totally destroyed.
In the face of this news enc of therc
began to sing, and his companion ac-
companied him on n harmonica "These
toys possess the divine spark" he
said.
"The spirit they displayed in tn!s
tragic hour of their lives is similar to
that being manifested by millions who
are fighting our war"
1t was announced yesterday that the
lnnlty Community House, in 80 Trim
lty Place, has been turned over to the
government, which Will use it to house
the administration OF war camp activi-
ties
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
Rule Air. y
Pershing Declares;
6O'Planes Dozuned

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.--In report
ing further advances of the Americans
northwest of Verdun General Per
shings ccommunique for yesterday, re-
eved here tonight, says American
aviators "have kept command Of the
air" They have brought down twelve
balloons and more than sixty enemy
planes, while less than a third of that
number of American planes arc miss
ing. The statement follows:
HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN En-
PED1TIONARY FORCES, Sept. 2S.-
Section A-The attack begun on Sep
tembel 26 continues to develop sue
cessfully. To-day our troops, advanc-
ing in the face of heavy infantry, artil-
lery and machine gun fire, have reached
the outskirts Of Brieulles and ENcr
mont. More than twenty towns and
enormous quantities of material have
fallen into our hands. The number Of
prisoners continues to increase.
"Amerlcan avators have kept com
mand of the air. They have brought
down twelve balloons and more than
sixty enemy planes, while less than q
third Of that number of our planes
are missing. In conjunction with
Frcnch and British aviators. they have,
notwiths hstandng unfavorabe weather.
rendered valuable service an success
fully executed many missions.
"Secticn B-Thc following extract
IS from German soldiers letter found
II the Wocvre September %: Amer
leans arc in front of US. To the right
or Us Indians Of the Sioux tribe were
identified in one of the last attacks.
After the war Karl May can write an
other book about his war experiences
with his dear Indians"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
Germans Throw In Fresh
Troops in Vain Effort to
Stop Advance
Tanks Sweep Huns
Aside in Champagne
Americans Drive Slowly
Forces Teutons Back to
Secondary Defences

PARIS, Sept. 2a--Thc American
army operating on the Champagne
front has captured Brieulles-sur- -Meuse
and Romagne, west Of that town, on
the outskirts of the forest Of Romagne,
and the attack IS progressing favor
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
Germans Send Troops
To Bolster Up Bulears

LONDON, Sept. 29.-The German and
Austrian press has been notified that
troops are being sent to strengthen the
Bulgarian front. according to special
dispatches to the London newspapers
from Holland. which say this may be
part of the internal propaganda which
represented Premier Malinof of Bull
garia as playing lone hand in his bid
to the Entente for an armistice and
eventual peace.
"The Telcgraph's" Rotterdam CORE
spondent mentions report from Ber
lin of an imminent Bulgarian coup
detat, in response to anti-wsr agjta-
tion among the bulk of the people. The
same war correspondent hears that
King Ferdinand himself played an &C
tive role in Bulgaria's peace move, until
Germany counteYed him.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
x aiser Sees CONVOY
Sunk-In Theory
War Lord Thanks U-Boat
Commanders After Viewing
Successful" Manoeuvres

AMSTERDAM, Sept 90. Emperor
William visited Kiel on September 25,
according to the "Lokal-Anzeiger," Of
Berlin, and witnessed mannuvrcs III
which submarines attacked supposed
convoy. He arrived at the German
base early in the morning with his
brother. Prince Henry, and Admiral
Schcer
After inspecting all types Of subra-
rlnes, the Emperor boarded vessel.
which proceeded to sea with other ships
IN the usual convoy formation. The
convey was surrounded by destroyers
and ohter escort vessels which the sub
marines attempted to attack. The EN-
peror followed the mannuvres with
great interest. One of the escort ships
and several of the vessels in the con-
voy were the victims of theoretical hits
made by The U-boats
The Emperor talked to several u
boat commanders, and in an address to
the officers thanked them for their CO.
operation and expressed confidence in
further successful work BY the sub
marines
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30

north and south Of its known extent.
ard the belief here is that there Is no
position short of the Belgian border
that could be relied on certainly to
block the wide fanking movement in
dicated by General Pershing's swift ad-
vance.
From every angle the German High
Command appears to be faced with
possibilities of crushing disasters. H.
as Is thought. they have already or
dcred a general withdrawal. the slight
est hitc in arrangements would mean
q section OF the army cut off and ami
Eilated. Marshal Foch has shown that
he has available the forces to strike
or any front or On all fronts simulta
neously. This means that he can launch
surprise drives al any weak link in the
German chain as it gives gorund, and
break through at any point might
Caveloc into 4 rout.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-30
Italians Capture Krushevo,
Northwest of Monastir,
in 3O-Mile Push
Big Fires Reported
Raging Near Uskub
Eastern Siberia Practically
Cleared by British and
Serbians

LONDON, Sept. 20. - The Allied
forces in Macedonia are advancing rap
idly on q 225-mile front from Lake
Ochrda to far within the Bulgarian
border. The Italians, on the left, have
advanced nearly thirty miles and can't
urcd the enemy base Of Krushcvo,
northeast of Monastir, the Rome War
Office announces. The Serbian forces,
in the middle OF the pocket, are push
ing toward Usleub, another enemy base.
around winch great res are reported in
the Serbian statement. Serbian and
British forces have practically cleared
Eastern Serbia.
Italian troops are pushing vigorously
their progress over the mountains
northwest Of Monastir, says the War
Officc statement given out in Rome to-
day. The Bulgarians are retiring rap
ldly IN the direction Of Kichevo. The
statemtnt reads:
IN Macedonia, according to the lat
est information, our troops arc con-
tlnulng their vigorous advance across
the massif Of Mont Baba and have
overcome obstinate enemy attcmpts at
delchce In the region west of Kru-
shevo they have broken the resistance
OF strong rear guards. The Italians are
astrlde the Krushevo-er road where l.
comes out south Of Sop on the main
road from Monastir to Kichevo.
Pribiltsi and Kochiste Taken
The Bulgarians are retreating rap
idly before our columns, which are
marching forward along the whole
front. We have occupied tn clowns of
Pribiltsi and Kochistc."
hrushevo, an important Bulgarian
base, twenty miles nohth Of Monastir
has been captured by Italian troops,
who also have driven the enemy fom
the mountain ranges between the Cerna
and Veliza rivers. according to the
Italian statement for Saturday. The
statement says the Italians are pur-
suing the Bulgarians on the Monastlr-
kischeva road north or Demirhissar
an advance OF twenty miles.
ne lcNl OF the statement reads.
ION September % our troops. in co.
operationN with our allies, continued
their advance from the previous line
and occupied Ponte di Buchin and Yer
hyani Malo. The enemy put up stub
born resistance on the eastern slopes
of the Dngishets and Baba mountain
range, but was attacked with great im-
pctus and overwhelmed.
krushcyO Is Occunicd
"Our columns. hard pressing his
learguard, occupied Krushevo on the
following day and on the 27th, in spite
Of the difficulty of the ground, they
had passed all the mountains massit
between the valleys of ,ne Cerna anc
the Neiitza. Having reached the Mon
asst kichevo cad north OF Demirhssa.
they are 'tirelessly continuing then
march toward their objccrives."
Large fires are burning around tn
important base Of Uskub, toward whici
the Serbians arc advancing from Ncles
according to the Serbian official state
ncnt Of Saturday. The Serbians hav
captured the important mountain
range of Plashkovitsa, south of ko
cnana. The statement reads:
Our troops had new successes OF
September =. They arc pursuing tn
/ enemy and have taken the Plashko
vit-a range and are near Charevo Isl.