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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
HUNGARY MAKES PEACE MOVE.
DELEGATION HEADED BY WEIR.
KERELE At VIENNA.
We'll known Statesmen Seeking to
Find Way Out OF Mounting Diff
cuItieS.

Amsterdam, Oct A delegation
of Hungarian statesmen, headed by
Premier Wekerele, has arrived at
Vienna in connection with new
peace move, according to the Cologne
Gazette.
The other members of the WeSerele
party were Count Tisza and Count
Adrassy, former premiers of Hungary
and Count Albert Apponyi, the Hun
garian minister of instruction.
A new and decisive step has beer
taken on the initiative of Baron vor
Burian, the Austrian foreign minister
the newspaper says:
Regarding the negotiations at u
emma. Premier Wekerele said to tnf
representative of Hungarian news
paper:
This much I can tell you. We ar
again laboring untiringly in the inter
ests of peace and we are already ne
gotiating."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
DAY OF HARD FIGHTING.
British Smash Hindenburg Line by
Heavy Blows and Persistent Pres
sure.

With the British Army on the st.
Quentin Sector, Oct. (By the Asso-
ciated Press, $50 P. M.-The Brit
ish troops smashed large and VI
tai section of the Hindenburg line to-
day between st. Quentin and Campral.
They have occupied many addltlonal
towns and villages and 5000 prison
ers and numerous guns have been
taken.
The battle was resumed at
o'clock in the morning and continued
throughout the day, English and
Australian divisions driving deep into
the enemy defenses. The ground over
which the British troops fought their
way against the inevitable swarms OF
machine guns was Uttered with Ger
man dead. The advance has reach
ed depth of about five miles at It's
apex, and it follows that the princl-
pal Hindenburg defenses here have
been shattered. A few hours may see
the British all the way on the other
side of the great German defensive
system.
From the north comes most signi-
fcant news. The Germans, who
were gradually being left in a sa-
lient, have begun a retreat on prac-
tically all the Armentieres sector
and appear to be in full flight. Brit
18TH troops have entered and are pass
ing throuh Lens.
Aubers ridge, south Of Armentieres
has been taken, and the British are
east of nere Indications are not
wanting that the Germans have been
forced to begin one Of the wars
greatest retreats.
The troops cooperating with the
Belgians have taken villages near
Roulers after hard fighting. They
have forced the Germans we'll back
and are still going. The Germans must
get out of the Belgian coast as far as
Ostend, if the advance here continues,
as it gives every sign Of doing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
INFLUENZA THROUGHOUT THE
STATE.
Health Board Needs Doctors and
Nurses at Once.

Columbia, Oct. 4.-Epidenc!cs o.
influenza continue to break out in al
sections of the State and the situation
is growing steadily worse.
The board of health is doing all Il
it's power to prevent the spread OF
the disease, but is handicapped fol
the want of expert physicians ano
nurses.
DR.. Hayne, State health officer, Is
sending out an urgent appeal fol
nurses to take up influenza work.
Additional reports from NewberrS
show $500 cases. The Citadel has
heen closed, due to lack OF hospita
facilities. An epidemic has been re-
ported from Porter Military Acad
emy, but the authorities there have
the situation we'll in hand and ar'
amply able to care for the students
DR.. Hayne appeared before the
Council of Defense yesterday and ask
ed for help from the council to hight
the influenza The council gladi!
came to his aid and announced that
they would appropriate $4,000, if nee
essary, to aid the fight.
The State board of health has re-
ceived a call for a doctor at Whit
mire. where the situation calls fo'
immediate help. Any doctor who con
answer this call is urged to apply 1c
DR.. Hayne at once He will be giver
$3.50 month, and board and lodging
There is also an urgent call foi
nurses. They will be given 500 {;
month and travelling expenses.
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makes ATTACH.
AIIHED VESSELS DESTROY AUS
TRAN NAVAL BASE AND
- WARSaIPS.
Submarines Make Way Through
Mine Fields and Enter Durazzo
Aarbor with Italian and British
rujsers - Hospital Ship Allowed
10 Withdraw.

- Rome, Friday, Oct. 4.-American,
British and Italian warships have de-
ssroyed the Austrian naval base at
Ua5razzo and the warships anchored
there, according to an announce
snisnt made by Premier Orlando.
The attack on Durazzo took place
II noon on Wednesday, when 1taEan
afid British cruisers, protected ny
IfaEan and allied tropedo boats ara
american submarines, succeeded IN
making their way through mine heids
and, avoiding attacks by submarines
E6t into Durazzo harbor.
IAN intense bombardment followed
until the base and the Austrian ships
anchored there were completely de-
sfroyed.
italian sailors, in the teeth OF a
lot enemy fire, torpedoed an Austrian
destroyer and steamer. Another YES
aei, which was recognized as nos
1ftal ship was allowed to withdraw.
British and Italian airplanes CO.
operated in the work. Other ltal-
7an and allied warships were drawn
asp In order of battle outside OF the
narbor to deal with any enemy war
Ships coming up to the assistance OF
the port.
NO losses or damage were suffered
by the allied squadrons except
slight injury to a British cruiser oy a
torpedo from an enemy submarine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
COLUMBIA WILL TRY QUARAN
TINE.
Public Gatherings Under Ban Because
of Influenza.

Columbia, Oct because Of the
epidemic of Spanish influenza, many
cases having broken out among the
civilian population of Columbia, the
city board of health at a meeting this
afternoon prohibited all public gath
erings in the city, with the exception
of the schools, until further notice.
The quarantine becomes effective to-
morrow. This means that all the
aters must close and no gatherings Of
any kind, including services in the
churches, can be held. Because Of
the we'll ventilated condition of the
schools they will be allowed to re-
main open, but crowding in them is
absolutely prohibited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
Have Seen Heavy Fighting.

With the American Army in the
st. Quentin Sector, Wednesday, oct
2.-(By the Associated Press).-
American regiments fighting in the
Hindenburg lire along this sector OF
the front have seen some of The hard
est fghtngof the war. 1t was fu-
rious, Sdesperate struggle into which
thsNplunged. They fought day and
might in groups and single-handed
in and out of shell holes. They
showed gallantry, self-sacrifice and
devotion to duty unsurpassed by any
other troops.
From the instant they 1eaped from
their trenches they ran into snipers
and hordes of machine guns German
infantrymen, spurred on by their Of
fcers, stood up before them, offering
hand -to-hand combat->
Some of the stories Of the men whe
fought tell of the terrific nature Of
the struggle. One Brooklyn regi.
ment took and retook a position
known as the knoll three times
The battle swung back and forth
with the men so close to each Other
that rifle butts were just as effective
as anything else.
On the first assault the American:
rushed forward and suddenly me-
masses of machine guns, which were
camoufiaged, and held their fire unit
the Americans were close upon them
The Americans vert right on ant
began firing. The Germans did no.
continue their murderous work long
4 dash, a leap. fash of a bayone'
and a stab of flame from a rifle ant
one nest after another was silencee
and the Americans plunged on.
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CARGO STEAMER SUNK.
Mallory Liner San Saba Struck Mine
Off New Jersey Coast.

Washington, Oct. 5.-The Ameri-
can Mallory line cargo steamer San
aba was sunk yesterday fifteen miles
south of Rarnegat, n. j., the navy
department was informed today. Il
is supposed that the ship struck a
mine. A steamer which proceeded TO
New York reported that she picked
up four men and one dead body from
the wreckage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
A GREAT EXPLOSION.
Large Number Believed to Have
Been Killed and Scores Injured at
Shell Loading Plant Near PertE
Amboy, n. J.-Ecw Details CT
Tragedy.

Perth Amboy, X. J., Oct. MANY
men were killed and scores Of others
injured in a tremendous eNpic on to-
night at The plant Of the t. a. Giles
pie Shell Loading Company at Nor
can. near here. The explosion, when
shook the countryside for miles
around and caused citizens Of Soutn
Amboy to flee their homes, was 1ol-
lowed by a series Of less severe eX-
nlosions and by a fire which for hours
defied the efforts Of the fire depart
r,ents summoned from all nearby
cities and towns
The number of dead ard injured
can not be determined until employees
OF the plant answer roll call IN the
morning. Estimates late tonight
placed the number OF killed and hun
at from 30 10 more thar: 100.
AmEulances sent from here ana
CARRYING - doctors returned with
many OF the ;njured and for fear that
the city hospital would not acco
modate all the victims brought tn
hotel was prepared to receive tne
overflow. Ambulanccs dispatched from
Elizabeth and other cities were re-
ported to be taking other victims to
those cities United States Base Hos
pital No. 3, at Colonia, sent ambu-
lances and doctors TO aid in the res
cue work.
AS soon as officials arrived they
took charge of fighting the flames
which threatened to destroy the en-
tire plant. Calls for fire apparatus
and medical assistance were sent tc
other communities. The fire was still
burning at a late hour, but Was said
to be under control. The property
damage has not been estimated.
The structure first blown up was
soon a rearing furnace and a GORDON
was thrown around it to prevent rel
atives of men employed at the plan'
from rushing into the flames n
search of their dead. For hours tn;
fremen could make no effort to re-
cover bodies, on account of the IN
tense heat.
The scene at the plant was like
bit of western front. BY the light ol
the flames were seen men running
n1adly about, some nursing injuries
while overhead rolled clouds ii
smoke. Here and there came the roar
Of shells exploding, like the bark o1
field artillery.
The plant covered large area
which is approximately four mile:
long and two miles wide, with many
buildings in which it is said 1000
persons were employed, working IL
three shifts.
Women and girls work on the da!
shift and it is thought none of then
was at the plant tonight.
a serious fire occurred at the Gil
lespie plant in Morgan, known a:
the Oliver plant. last Saturday but the
workers had plenty of time in which
to escape.
In addition to fire apparatus sen1
to tonight's fire from surrounding
towns, various manufacturing con
Germs in the vicinity ser leir owr
fire comanies.
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FRAUD IN ARMY CONTRACTS.
Indictment Announced by Department
OF Jnstice-Arrny Officers Involved

Washington, Oct. 3.-Col. H. j.
Hirsch and Lieut.. Samuel Grass OF
the quartermaster corps; Morris and
Leo Rosenwasser officials Of Rossen-
wasser Brothers, ms, and twelve
government inspectors and employees
OF the Rossenwasser plant at Long
Island City, N. Y. were indicted to-
day by a federal grand jury in
Brooklyn on charges CT conspiracy to
defraud the government. A true bill
also was returned against the Ros-
senwasser corporation.
The indictments announced ronlgnt
by the department OF justice resulted
from an investigation by agents OF
the war department into the firm OF
Rossenwasser Brothers, Inc, which
holds contracts aggregating seVerai
million dollars for aviators leather
coats and spiral puttes and for other
war supplies. Most Of the men IN
dicted were arrested September ~
Besides Hirsch, the Rossenwasser
brothers and Gass they are: Leslie
Copeland, and Abraham Friedman,
supervising inspectors for the govern
meuf, Geo. Simmons, private in the
army, Abe Weiss, Louis Levy and ia
cob Rosenberg, foreman at the Ros-
senwasser plant and Isaac Merlis, Har-
~ sGersonovitz, and Louis Silvermen,
workmen.
Inquiry by the war department fol-
lowed charges that forged govern
nient inspection stamps were used at
the plant, that defective materials
were passed by inspectors and that
naper was introduced into army shoes
in place of leather.
When the first arrests were made
ia New York, department of justice
officials said that a reinspection Of
leather jenkins for aviators made at
the Rossenwasser plant resulted IN
the rejection of more than 95 per
cent because it was alleged, the gar
naents were from one to three inches
shorter than specifications, enabling
the company to save an enormous
amount Of leather. High percentages
OF leggings and spiral puttes also
were rejected on reinspection, 1t was
said.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
VICTORY FOR AMERICANS.
BIG GAIN IN CHAMPAGNE WAS
THEIR WORK.
Series of Towns Taken by Deterniin-
ed Dash Early Thursday Morn
ing.

With American Army, France, $50
Thursday night-The Americans
went into action this morning on the
champagne front. The report OF the
French army says they advanced con-
siderabIy and by noon had taken
Montblac and Medesh Farm.
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LEAVE IT TO WILSON.
Harris Talks OF Cotton in Accepting
Nomination at Hands Of Georgia
- Convention.

Macon, Ca, Oct. ST have op-
posed vigorously and still hope that
the price Of cotton may not be fixed,
sasd.W. J. Harris in his speech of ac-
esptance of senatorial nomiantion al
fAssDemocratic State convention hero
ffyiay But if it is to be fixed, fai
better that Woodrow Wilson fix it
Ehan members Of congress from the
North. and West who are demanding
Ilat.a low price be put on our pro-
Duet
HE added that he. was in thorough
aecord with the administration and
promised that no act of his will ever
reflect upon my people
I'm. the platform adopted, Demo
cfats Of Georgia, showed their ap-
proval Of every act Of President Will
son in the initiation and prosecution
OF. the war with Germany and her
allies, and pledged support of the
president on measures stthat in his
judgment and wisdom may be neces-
sary to the prosecution Of the war to
ultimate victory
,aFN6uas E. Watson's contest in the
ra< congress against Congress
nan ryAyinson in the Tenth dis
,r;ct was wifhdf4Xn from the conven-
ticn by his lawyer. Mayo ). Gordon
Jones Of Cordele, after thessSate con-
FSntio had failed to include TIE way
son contest in matters for thsAew
committee to consider.
The convention formally confirmed
the denomination Of Gov. Hugh NJ
Dorsey.
The entire ticket nominated in the
recent primary was confirmed and a
new State executive committee nam
ED.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
WARNING BY FRENCH.
Germans Will Have to Pay for De-
yaStatiOn

Paris, Oct. 4.-The French govern
ment has issued a solemn warning to
Germany and her allies that the de-
vastation of territory from which they
retreat will be punished inexorably.
The warning says the German peo-
pie who share in the crimes will bear
and that those who order the de
vastation will be held responsible
morally, penalty and pecuniarily.
1t is added that France is discussing
with her allies the steps to be taken.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
CARGO STEAMER SUNK.
Collision at Sea Causes Heavy Loss o.
Life.

Washington, Oct. 4.-The sinking
Of the American steamer Herman
Frasch, as the result Of collision
with the American tanker George
Henry, several hundred miles OFT the
American coast, was announced today
by the navy department. Only Al sur
vivors Of the Frasch have been ac-
counted for and it is feared the loss
of life is heavy. Both vessels were
cargo carriers in the army transport
service.
The Frasch carried a crew Of about
thirteen officers and 76 men, which
make the number unaccounted for As.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
AMERICANS FACE FAMOUS LINE
STJrRBORN FIGHT EXPECTED FOL,
| HILD-STEELUNG
SYSTEM.
Americans i'm st. Quentin Sector Have
Seen Some OF Seyerest Fighting Ol
War.

With the American Army NorlH-
west of Verdun, Wednesday, Oct. =
(By the Associated Press .)-American
units reached the Krcimhild-Steelung
line at one point today. Just south
of Brieulles they advanced to spot
where Chey established actual con-
tact with this famous enemy sys-
tenn.
The so-called notwithstanding
line which the American front faces
today is part Of the general German
defensive system beginning. at Doual,
continuing south of La Fere ana
thence east to the Meuse. Crossing
the Meuse the line extends eastward
by way of Etair and runs across the
St. Mihiel salient to the Moselle'
which it reached just south of Pagny.
When the ST. Mihiel salient was re-
duced by the Americans the enemy
was forced behind this system in that
vicinity.
: On the greater part of the front be
tween the Aire and Meuse rivers the
enemy is either on or Immediately
in front of this line. On this front the
enemy's main combat zone was
bounded on the south by a line Of re-
sis ance along Lairfuon ravine and on
tn north by the Volker-Steelun2
line. This exceptionally strong sys-
TEN originally began east of Mont
faucon and ran south of that city
through IVORY, Epiononville and the
woods east of Eclis Fontain.
The Americans have already broil-
en- through this principal zone of re
sistance and so are facing the Kreim-
-Steelung system. From the wes'
to the east along this front the sys-
EN- runs from north of st. Juvin to
south of Landres-e -et-St. Georges an;
continues eastward including tn;
| heights of Romange wood and Gesne!
wood, which dominate the importan
valley of the Andon. This river i!
crossed just south Of Romange ant
| then the system to the southeas
across the higher ground in the for
ests of de-Cunel and Defais. Then
turning northward, it follows th'
crest of the hills over naturally strons
positions until it reaches the, Meus'
north of Brieulle 1t is further pro
tected by prepared positions Of h
263, across the Meuse.
This system is one Of very grea
natural strength. Certain key DO
sitions have been built on concret
and entanglements are prepared fo
| immediate use. At other points tn
enemy is reported to be working bus
ily and to have been active in erectin
new Notifications since the beginnin
of the American offensive.
The Kreimheld-Steelung systeI
was begun last year before the Amer
leans became an active factor in tn
war. It was strengthened from tim
to time. trenches being laid out an
dugcuts finally added. The system
not so important as the famous Hin
denburg line, but nevertheless has eN
tremely strong positions.
AS it is the last enemy ~ ;i4se sys
tenn between the Americans and tn
Meuse where it flows north to Mesi
eres, stubborn effort to hold it ma
be expected and the difficulty of car
rying this system is not underrated D.
| Am orleans.
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AMERICAN AvIAToRs BUSY.
On Thursday They Dropped Tons o.
Bombs on Huns.

With Americans Northwest Of Yer
dun, Thursday Night, Oct. 3.-Amerl-
can aviators were busy today. They
dropped thirty-seven and a-half tons
of bombs in attacks on Confance
Longuyon, Audon, Lommary, Buxiers
Vigneulles, Chambley, Etain, ArnlvVle
and Grand. Pre-.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
CHANCELLOR RECOGNIZES
SOCIALISTS.

Bolster Up Tottering Government.
Amsterdam, Oct 4.-Prince Maxi
milan, Of Baden been appointed
German imperial chancellor, the Off
cial announcement from Berlin says,
and Deputies Groger, Centrist. Scheid-
mann, of the majority Social demo
cratic party have been appointed sec
retaries of state, without portfolio.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
Ferdinand Begged Bulgars to Fight

Ferdinand Begged BuISarS 10 F1gHt
Geneva, Oct. 3.-King Ferdinand
and Crown Prince Boris, Of Bulgaria
were. at Wales week ago to exhort
the Bulgarian troops to fight, tele-
graphs Prof. Reiss, the Saloniki cor
respondent of the Lausanne Gazette.
Their efforts were of no avail, the
Bulgarian soldiers throwing away
their arms and retiring.
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NEARLY TWO MILLION.
Army of Americans in France \
Longer Insignificant.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Americar
troops abroad now number one mil
lion, eight hundred thousand, tbs
members of the house military com
mittee were told today at the weekly
Conference at the war department.
Influenza in army camps and can
comments will retard the shipment o.
troops in the immediate future, it was
stated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
Arkansas Feels Earthquake

Little Rock, Oct. 4.-Earth trem-
ors were felt here and at Pine Bluff
early this morning. The disturbance
was sufficient to awaken many peo-
Pile, but no damage is reported.
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ATTACK on MEUSE.
Americans Giving Germans No Res
Between H!cuSc and ArSonncS.

Paris. Oct. 5, 1.1O-The Ameri-
ans attacked again this morning be-
tween the Meuse and Argonnc, on an
extended front. The advance at
so-le points has reached more than 4
mile. Several villages have been tax
on
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-10-09
HUNDRED SHIPS LAUNCHED.

During September American Yard
Turned Out 301 1873 Tons.
Washington. Oct. 4.-One hundred
seagoing vessels aggregatlng 30l, a.
tons were completed in American
wards in the month Of September.
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SCHOOL BOYS CALLED.
Thirty Thousand Will Be Sent
Technical Schools.

Washington, Oct. 4-Gen. Crow
der today called approximately thirty
thousand grammar school GRADUATES
from forty-two States to entrain Oc-
tober 18th for technical schools. Ot
these $50 wilr be negros. Voluntary
induction will be allowed up to to Oc-
tober 18th
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FOREIGN SECRETARY SOLF.
Former Colonial Secretary Made Ger
man Foreign Secretary.

Copenhagen, Oct 5.-Dr w. S. Solf,
German colonial secretary, has been
appointed imperial foreign secretary.
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NO PEACE INVITATION.
Holland Has Not Asked Brlii"creli's
to Discuss Terms.

The Hague, Oct 5.-Holland has
not invited the belligerents to neSo-
tiate for neacc. it was declared Il.
the foreign office today. All o'''o'''
announcement says there Is hot
word of truth in the statement OF 'he
po,.,io Taceblatt to that effect.
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Earthouake Shock Recorded.

Washington. Oct. 4-Last nigW
an earthquake centering, appareydl!y,
about six hundred miles from WASH
ington, was recorded early THIS morn"
ing.
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1t was not previously announce
that the Americans had made the
capture of these places.
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ADVANCE IN CHAMPAGNE.
French are Driving Germans Out o
Positions,

London. Oct. 4.-The French
forces in the Champagne region have
captured tOrfeuil Bemont- Chateau
northeast of Somme. Mont Blac, q po
sition of considerable tactical import
anee, was also taken.
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RATTLE IN SEhbiA.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Resisting Advance
of Serbian Army.

Paris oct. 5.-The allied forces Ia
Serbia today came into contact WITH
rho ro-Hungarians near NranJe'
IN southern Serbia. The Serb forces
onerat;ne against the Austrians took
preneys Thursday
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- Durazzo is a seaport in Albania SO
miIes south Of Scutari. 1t is sltuateo
On a peninsula in the Adriatlc Sea.
For some time past it has been a base
fur Austrian operations in Albania.