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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
10 TO 20---s2 TO 36.
GEN. CROWDER ANNOUNCES
FIRST CALL UNDER NAN
POWER LAW.
Questionnaires Will go First to Mea
of These Ages-19-2O Year Glasses
Will be Accepted for Studcnr
Training Corps.

Washington, Sept. 10.-General
Crowder announced today that the
first call to the colors of the men
who register Thursday will include
the 19 to 20 years old classes anu
80 to 36 inclusive. The questionnaires
will go first to the men of these
ages. The men in the 1920 year
classes will be accepted for induction
into student army training corps, it
stated, but corps will be limited to
one hundred and fifty thousand,
whereas the total registrants below
20 will be approximately three mil
lion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
Turks Threaten Bulgaria.

New York Aug. 10.-A recent is
sue of the Ikdam. a Constantinople
newspaper received here. contains q
warning 20 Bulgaria, not TO press
Turkey too far. 1t says: Bulgaria
has become one Of the great POWERS
OF Europe by stealing from Turkey
and Rumania, Serbia, Greece and AL
bania. She now refuses our reason
able request to straighten the boun
Diary Of Maritsa Let Bulgaria be-
ware. Her position. REGARDING this
request does not augur we'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN.
DR.. Henry n. Snyder Has Accepted
the State Craftsmanship for Great
Drive.

4. Columbia, Sept 10.-Dr. Henry
Nelson Snyder, president Of Wofford
College, at Spartanburg, anG one
Of the South's most distinguished ed
ucators, has accepted the South Car
Dina State craftsmanship for the War
Camp Community Service in the
Jmted War Work Campaign. DR..
Snyder will be one Of the associates
ssof W.tD. Melton, OF Columbia, who is
Joint State chairman for the seven
war work Organizations IN the drive,
ard who viii devote almost his en-
time Tor; the next three months
to making the campaign a success in
South Carolina.
e. The War Camp Community Ser
vice is also represented in the State
by John Wood, who has been ap-
pointed Field Secretary for South
Carolina by, Myron T. Herrick,
chairman of the organizations ma
.tional defense committee. Mr.. Wood
is well known throughout the State
He served as Chamber of Commerce
secretary at Rock Hill, at Greenville
and at Spartanburg at various times.
For the past several years he has
been secretary of the Roanoke, Va.
Chamber Of Commerce and is now
on leave of absence from that posi-
ton. He was also Field Representa-
tive in the United States Food Ad-
ministration pledge card campaign,
having charge of. North Carolina,
South Carolina. Virginia, Georgia and
F7erida.
'erhe War Camp Community Ser
vice. said Mr.. Wood in a recent in
terview, like the Y. M. C. A. and
the A. L. A., welcomes heartily the
three new partners in the drive. Mr..
Wilson's wish that the knights Of
Columbus. the Jewish Welfare Board
and the Salvation Army become our
partners in the United War Work
Campaign met with instant and IA
verable response all along the line.
It seems a saving Of mcney and ef-
fort. to combine the drives and it is
thoroughly in keeping with the spirit
Of America today. There can be no
distinction Of any kind among the
boys who are making themselves a
living tidal wave to crush the Hun"
Mr.. Wood will be on the staff of
A. A. Protzman, the nationally fa-
nous war work campaigner who will
be state campaign director for the
tig drite in South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
AMERICANS UNDER FIRE.
UNTTED STATES INFANTRYMEN
ADVANCE WITH CAUTION
AGAINST GERMANS.
Move M ON Curved Lines Extending
From Glennes to viel-Arcy-Teu.
toms Desperate.

With the American Army on the
Aisne, 8 D. m.-In the face of the
stiffest, machine gun fire since the
Americans crossed the Vesle in force.
American infantrymen today advanc-
ed at certain points on a curved line
extending from G1ennes to Well
Arcy.
The advance was preceded by a
heavy artillery borabardment which
continued all Sunday night.
From the plateau the Americans
took up positions In the ravines'
which drain northward. but the ad-
vance was necessarily cautious
owing to the commanding position OF
La Peteit Montagne, which is the
highest point in that region. The
French and American artillery bom-
barded this mountain where the Ger
mans had built strong emplacements
for heavy machine guns and also
kept up a continuous fire upon all
points whore the German artillery
had been endeavoring to hold back
the advancing infantry.
During the day the Germans
threw shells into Fismes, Bazoches
Blanzy and other places in an effort
to check the allied troop movement
There was a strong direct and in
direct fire from La Petite Montague
The machine gunners blazed away
but the American detachments made
headway at intervals by keeping un-
der any possible cover and not at
tempting to go ahead in large num-
bers.
American officers said indications
are that the Germans intend to cling
to every foot t.of ground south Of the
sAisne as long as possible, using ma
chine guns until the gunners are
blested from the positions.
The principal resistance with which
the Americans had to contend. came
1 from the region Of La Petite Mon
tagne, northeast Of Revillon, where
) observers reported there were from
80 to 40 machine gun nests en-
trenched on the summit Of the hill
On the other hills to the south Of the
Aisne the German machine gunners
had taken positions and with snipers
at various points, caused some an
noyance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
GERMANS STRIKE BACK. !.
COUNTER ATTACKS MADE 1N
FRONT OF HINDENBURG
LINE.
British Repulse First Strong Often
siyc Movement the Germans Have
Made in Several Days-Huns TFy-
ing to Hold Old Positions.

London, Sept. 10.-The Germans.
counterattacked yesterday against
the positions won by the British west
of Gouzeaucourt, fronting the, Hin
denburg line so vest of Cambria.
It was officially announced this
morning that the enemy was com
pletely repulsed.
In the Somme section the British
line advanced last night south toward
Pavrincourt., On the Flanders front
the British progressed northeast OF
Neuve Chapelle and north OF Ar
mentieres.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
ELECTION IN LOUISIANA.

Spirited Contest for Uncxpired Tern
in Senate.
New Orleans. Sept 1o-Contests
for the nomination to ill the uneN-
pired term Of late Senator BrouSsa rd
md contests in the Fourth and Sixth
congressional districts featured to-
lays primary in louisiana Former
Governor Luther Hall. John s. Over
ten. Edward ]. Cay gro in the sen
ate race.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
THE WORLDS SERIES.
Boston Red Sox Confident of Win.
ming Deciding Game Today.

Boston. Sept. 1O.-Cheerful con-
fidence prevailed among Red Sox fol-
lowers today as they prepared for
what they firmly believed would be
the final game in the world series.
Yesterdays thrilling contest which
the Bostons won 3 to placed the
Sox in the lead, three games to one.
The Chicago Cubs. however. havt
lost none of their fighting spirit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
No More Ford Cars.

Detroit, Sept 9-Production Of
motor cars by the F'ord Motor Com
rany has been suspended entirely. it
was officially announced at the plant
here today The move will enable
the company to devote its entire ia
cilitieS to government work. the
said
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
BONE DRY LAW.
House Decides to Accept Senate
Amendment to Food Bill.

Washington. Sept 10.-Wartina
prohibition became a step nearer
completion when the house agricul-
ture committee decided to report fa-
vorably the food stimulation bill.
including the dry amendment pass
ed by the senate committee. 1t was
however decided to include in the
dry amendment provision permit
ing the importation of Italian wine
until next May.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14
DARK DAYS ENDED.
Gen. Haig Says Huns Have Spen
Their Efforts.

Their E7fOrtS.
London, Sept. 10.-The capture by
the British of seventy-fve thousand
prisoners and seven thousand and
fifty guns in four weeks was an
nounced by Gen. Haig in the order
Of the day.
I'VE have passed through many
dark days Please God these will
never return says Gen. Haig in
the order. The British commander
then says, 1.-The enemy has now spent
his efforts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-09-14

As a fundamental principle women
and men are treated equally in the
civil code Of Japan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
GRENADE THROWING RULES.

Chicago, May 2.-Rules of grenade
throwing, which has been added to
the list of field events for the outdoor
conference track and field meet to be
held on June s, have been drafted
by Avery Brandage, president of the
managing committee Of the western
Conference Athletic association. They
embody three essentials Of grenade
observation-disclosures accuracy and di-
rection. The bullseye of the first tar
get is rs feet from the front of the
first trench, the second 100 feet and
the third 1875 feet. The weight Of the
bomb will be eighteen ounces.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
ESCOBA IS BEATEN
Lieut.. AIcXander's kentucky Derby
FayOrite is Badly Defeated in Baby
Bond Handicap at Lexington.

Lexington, Ky, May 2.-Lieut. X.
D. AleXander's brown three-year- old
gelding Escoba, one of the favorites
for the Kentucky Derby, was badly
beaten in the Baby Bond Handicap
here this afternoon. The race was at
one mile and a sixteenth and was the
first Of the series of trial races for
the historic classic which will be de-
cided at Churchill Downs on May II.
HOLSTER an imported four-year-
old son of SunStar owned by A. X.
Macomber and E. r. Bradley's four
year-old Bribed Voter finished ahead
of him. Escoba carried only 106
pounds and ran an impressive race,
but it was not the kind that would
win classic Derbies.
Hollister held him safe at all stages
of the journey and at the end Jockey
Gentry on the Macomber colt had a
snug hold on the reins. HOLSTER
travelled the distance in the good
time of 1:45 Is.
Escoba is the second Derby favor
tie to be beaten here this spring.
Last week WILLIS Sharp kim er's re-
nowned colt Sun Briar was van
quished by less noted horses.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
MATTY MAY GO
Christy Will Go to Franco if Shown
His Services Will Improve Morale
of Soldiers.

Cincinnati, May 2.-Christy Mathew
son, manager Of the Cincinnati Ma
tionals, will go to France if officials Of
the Y. M. G. A. can convince him that
his services there in improving the
morale of the American troops would
be Indispensable.
Mathewson made this declaration
yesterday after a prolonged confer
ence with DR.. George J. Fisher of New
ork, Of the Y. NJ. c. A. war work
council.
The leader Of the Reds will give the
matter serious consideration and will
announce his decision later. The dis
cussion lasted for more than an hour
DR.. Fisher assured Mathewson that he
could convince him that his services
"over there would be invaluable.
MatheWson asserted that he thought
we'll of the idea of sending over two
teams from the big leagues to play for
the soldiers behind the lines He and
Garry Hermann will confer in Chi
cago tomorrow with Charles Weegh-
man of the Chicago Nationals and
Charles Comiskey of the White SoX
on the matter. If the teams are sent
abroad MatheWsOn will recruit the
clubs.
DR.. Fisher said that he would cable
to the Y. NJ. G. A. field leaders in
France for additional details Of the
desire of soldiers for Mathewson to
join them and that he probably would
receive an answer from General
Pershing urging that Matty make the
sacrifice and go to Europe.
DR.. Fisher discussed with Mathew
son and with Hermann the possibility
of staging a worlds championship
game in Rome and also preached the
subject of taking the 1913 world s
championship club and putting it
against a soldiers team. The direc-
tor told Matty that he stood highest
of all ball players in the affection of
the American youth and that his
presence was essential to the develop
ment of athletics lover there
Mathewson suggested to DR.. Fisher
that Hans Wagner was as popular and
stood as high in the estimation of the
American youth as he himself did.
To that DR. Fisher ansWred: "Y on
alone can do more to build up the
morale of the American army by
directing and developing baseball than
any living man. Mechanically it could
be done as well by any one else, but
it is you they want to see. Your
presence, the things you represent and
the fact that your yourself are with
them would do more to make our
army men forget the hardships of the
war than anything else
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
JERSEY INVASION
NOT TO Be HALTED
Major Leagues to Garry Out Plan
to Play in Harrison

New York, May 2.-Despite the
statement of John Fl. Farrell, presi-
dent of the New international League
that the newly organized circuit had
paid debts of $4,000 which has stood
as a lien against the International
territory the major leagues are deter
mined to go through with their plans
to play regular championship games
on Sunday at the Newark Federal
Park at Harrison, n. J. John X.
Tener, head of the National League
and Eastern manager of the National
Commission, said yesterday that Far
rells statement that all obligations
against International League territory
had been paid would not alter the sit
uation.
AS further evidence that Farre1's
plea for the big leagues to stay out
! of Newark territory would be ignored
the New York Americans yesterday
announced that the Yankees would
play the Boston Red Sox at Harrison
next Sunday. Play will start at
o'clock. The Sunday game in Harri-
son will not interfere with the game
scheduled for the Polo Grounds be-
tween New York and Boston next
Monday. The game to be played next
Sunday will be taken from the Sched-
ule later on.
While it is evident that the major
leagues do not intend to retreat any
on the project of playing Sunday
games in Harrison no obstacle Will be
thrown into the path of the New IN
ternational League by the National
Commission, provided settlement
NAV be reached on Newark.
VIII Recognize international.
Tener said he believed a settlement
could be reached with the newcomers
,by which the Newark situation could
be cleared up. He saw no reason
WHY recognition would be withheld
from the New Internationals.
Under ordinary cases the New In
iternationals would not need to apply
to the commission for recognition, IN
asmuch as the National Association,
of which Farrell is secretary, is sup
posed to control its own affairs. re
National Commission becomes in
yolved in the matter solely by reason
of the fact that it has been forced to
take over the Newark Federal League
Dlant under the peace settlement.
The major leagues through the Ma
tional Commission will make no effort
to oppose the New international
League and will grant it recognition
provided the International is Wiling
10 permit major league ball at Har-
rison on Sundays. This would not
prevent Newark or Jersey city from
scheduling Sunday contests, put they
would have to take their chance Oh
running counter to the big league at
traction at Harrison
AS the big leagues are obliged to
hn r Ia r>r
plant for a ten year period the Ma
tional Commission feels it has right
TO try to make the Newark plant self
supporting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
FLAGS SELLING FAST
Tom Reno Meeting With Excellent
Success With the Sale of Democra-
Cy Flags for Bat and Ball Fund.

1.-THE residents of this city are re-
spending in a splendid manner to the
purchase of democracy flags" thus
spoke Thomas A. Reno, the local rep
resentative today. The flags which
are decidedly attractive, have been
placed in the leading business houses
about the city. The flags are repre-
sentative of the unity existing be-
TWEEN America, Great Britain and
France in the great world war.
The proceeds from the sale of these
flags is donated to the Clark Griffith
Bat and Ball Fund, which has re-
ceived the authorization of the United
States government. Mr.. Griffith. who
is manager of the Washington club in
the American league, at the outbreak
of the war interested himself In the
comforts of the American boys who
went across the Atlantic Ocean in The
cause of righteousness, and his work
has been the cause of much baseball
goods being sent to France during the
past few months.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
HENDRICKS STARTS EARLN
Cardinals Manager Protests Reds
tory on Monday.

Cincinnati, May 2.--Manager
Hendricks of the st. Louis Cardi1
has protested the game which
cinnati won from the st. Louis
on Monday, 4 to s. Hendricks 81
his protest on a decision by Un
Hank O'Day, which the st. Is
manager contends was made I'M
rectly. /
The play in question was pecu|
one. Niehoff was on third base vi
Cruise sent long fly to Roush.
Cincinnati outfielder had the bal
his hands, fell to the ground but
aged to complete the catch after
ting go of the ball. Niehoff ran M
on what he supposed had been
catch. Roush threw the ball to
Magee, who in turn relayed IL
Groh, and O'Day allowed a dol
play on the ground that Niehoff
the base before the catch.
Hendricks maintains that the
was held temporarily by Rousf
the rules specify and that Mel
was entitled to score.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
TABERSKI TWICE VICTOR.
Pocket Billiard Champion Shows Skill
at DOylc'S.

New York May 2.-Frank Taber-
ski, the champion pocket billiard
player of the world, gave further evil
dence of his skill last night at Doyle's
when he defeated George Barton, a
skillful amateur, by 100 to 4S. AS
Barton started off with a run of 20,
his chances looked bright, but as soon
as the champion got the worries under
control, there was no question as to
the result. Taberski's high run was
%.
In the afternoon Taberski defeated
Mary Johnson, the girl champion at
pocket billiards, by 60 to 80. Taberski
palyed on the basis of 1 5 or no count.
The champion will appear at Doyle's
in contests this afternoon and night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
Cadets Beat Cornell.

West Point, n. Y, May 2.-The
Army beat Cornell, to 3, in a we'll
After losing five straight games, the
Cadets braced and played alright
ball yesterday, Jones, d cold weather
pitcher letting the Ithacans down
with five safe blows. The Army
pitcher was ably supported in the
pinches, Tate's play around short be-
ing a feature. Besides his smart
fielding, Tate drove in three runs in
the third with his long double to CEN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
RAGAN'S PITCHING
Wins FOR BRAVES
Robins Make Determined Ninth
Inning Rally That Falls Short

Brooklyn, May 2.-Giltedged pitch
ing by Patrick Don Carlos Raglan, the
eX-Dodger chattel, and 1amentable
fielding lapses by Johnson and Hick-
man gave Boston Il to victory at
IIbbets Field yesterday, and left
Brooklyn in undisputed possession of
the cellar position. Until two were
down in the ninth the Omaha ranch
man had the Dodgers eating out of
his hand. Just when it looked as if
Raglan would shut out his old team
mates Joe Kelly muffed Hickman's
liner and gave the Dodgers a chance
to flash a belated rally. 1t Melted two
runs before Raglan nipped it in the
bud by shooting over three straight
strikes on Mack Wheat
Two scratch hits was all Raglan al
lowed UP till the ninth inning. The
first was a safe bunt by Johnson in
the fourth and the second a line
drive off Pinch Hitter Krueger's bat
in the eighth, which Smith knocked
down but could not field. Johnsons
safe bunt in the fourth came with
one down and Daubert, who had
walked, on first. Hickman followed
by lining straight into Konetchy's
hands. Big Ed doubling up Johnson
before he could get back to first.
With one down in the ninth Dau-
bert singled to left, but was forced
by Johnson, Herzog to Rawlings. On
the hit and run Hickman dashed a
low liner to Kelly who came in on
the run, corralled the ball and then
dropped it, Johnson taking third and
Hickman getting a life on the error.
Schmandt followed with a slash to
left that put Johnson across and
O'Rourke brought Hickman home
with Il clean belt to center. Then
Mack Wheat stood by and let Raglan
put over three straight strikes, ex-
tinguishing the rally.
The score:
r. h. G.
Boston ...... .000012001-4 9 1
Brooklyn 5000. .00OOOO002-2 2
Batteries: Raglan and Henry; Mar
guard, Griner and Wheat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
KELLER PASSES EXAMS.
Wesleyan Athlete Is Today Awaiting
Call to L. S. Aviation Corps.

Middletown, May 2.-Richard E.
YeeIer, of Minneapolis, captain of the
basketball team at Wesleyan for next
season, has passed his examinations
,or the aviation corps of the navy, and
Is awaiting his summons to the ground
school,
Keller is u junior and is a men,
Der of the Chi Psi fraternity. He
played quarterback on the varsity
football team last fall. He has made
his letter in four sports. His father
Is secretary Of the army Y. M. c. A.
rt Fort Smelling, near Minneapolis.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
PIMLICO OPENING
Harry Payne Whitney's Filly Cresson,
Wins Druid Stake for Two Il ear
Odds.

Wins Druid Stake for Two-Year-
olds.
Baltimore. Md, May Rain and
a heavy track tended to mar the
sport at the opening Of the Pimlico
track yesterday afternoon. They kept
the attendance down and caused many
Withdrawals.
Two stakes were on the program.
They were the Druid for two-year-
Odds. at four furlongs and the Rem
merit for the older division, at one
mile. The Juvenile Stake went to
Harry Payne Whitney's chestnut filly
Cresson, while j. F. Sweeney's old
bay gelding Hauberk ran off with the
Rennert.
Cresson, who is a daughter Of All
Gold and Bonnie Star, showed a lik-
Ing for the soft going, and, we'll han
died by frankie Robinson, defeated
her field in impressive fashion. Mrs.
J. M McGraths Esquimau finished
second and J. w. McClelland's The
Wanderer was third. Because of his
recent victory at Havre de Grace the
Whitney filly was heavily backed,
with the result that she paid only
$3.50 in the 50 machines
Harry Payne Whitney scratched
run1bler from the handicap and
placed his colors and hopes on his
sour-year- old chestnut colt Bellringer
Bellringer ran a disappointing race,
and finished far in the ruck. Ridden
by Jockey Peak, Hauberk won with
something to spare, with Clifford A
Cochran's Philippe second and DAM
rosch third.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
Fifth Fatal to MiddieS

Annapolis Md, May 1.-THE Mid
shipmen had a bad session in the
fifth yesterday afternoon and lost to
North Carolina State, to .. In that
frame the visitors scored three runs.
Murray pitched q splendid game for
the visitors. Bolton, who started for
the Navy, was hit lightly, but was
wild in the fifth and sixth and these,
with his own and Miners errors,
gave the visitors their chance.
The score:
r h. G.
Naval Academy .oO11OO0OO-2 5
Batteries: Murray and Lewis,
Bolton, Gaines and Cloughley.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
ADMISSION FREE.
Harvard Boston Navy Yard Game
Will Charge no Admittancc Fee.

Cambridge, Mass, May mo
charge will be made for admission to
the Harvard and Boston Navy Yard
baseball game here Saturday after
noon. The local naval authorities in
sisted on this proviso before allowing
Jack Barry and his professional as
soclates to play ON Soldiers Field.
Rabbit Maranville rejoined the sailors
yesterday and will play Saturday.