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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26

tive service was, up to short time
ago, that Of rear admiral. The title
admiral was first used in France, apd
the first French admiral was appoint
cd In 1884 A few years later the
title was adopted by the English, and
the rank OF admiral of the English
seas was first given to William de Ley
bourne by Edward | In 1877
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
WHY RETAIL PRICES INCREASE
Nations Food Bill Jumps az Per
Cent-5Iame Placed by the
Government.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Figures pre-
sented by the food administration
show that the national food bin has
increased 31a per cent in the last
twelve months. Blame for the in
creased retail prices of food In vari-
Gus localities is placed upon influx Of
population, higher wages increased
cost of rent, clothing and transporta-
ton.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
"a LOST FROM U. S. SHIP
80 Survivors Reach Spain
Vessel Was 1881 Tons.

Coruna, Spain. Sept. 24.-Three Of
ficers and q of the crew of the Amer
lean steamer Buena Ventura have ar
rived here. The vessel was torpedoed
last Monday. Three boats with Ga of
the crew are missing. The Buena
Ventura was proceeding from Bor-
deaux, where 1t had un'naded cargo
of petroleum from Philadelphia. The
vessel was 4,SS1 gross tons and be-
longed to the United States Steel
Products company.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
First Rear Admirals.

The first rear admirals In the Unit
ed States navy were commissioned In
1862. when that rank was created by
act OF congress. David Farragut for
his vnlor in the civil war. was made
vice admiral in 1864, and two years
later the rank Of admiral In the Unit
I'd States navy was established for
the purpose ~ honorlng him The
Crude Of admiral was revived in 1879
aud conferred upon George Dewey.
the hero of Manila The highest rank
u the American naval officers IA &C.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
SOLDIER DIES OF ANTHRAX
Private George Nuzum of Psgah, la,
Succumbs to Disease at Hospital
in Camp Dodge.

Camp Dodge. Ia, Sept. 24.-Private
George Nuzum of Pisgah. Ia, died at
the base hospital from anthrax. The
men in his squad have been quaran1
tined and other means OF preventing
the spread of the disease have been
taken.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
FRENCH TAKE 100 IN ITALY
Attack Austrians on Asiaqo Plateau
and Destroy Defensive
Systems.

Rome. Sept. 24-On the Asiago pla.
teau on the Italian mountain front
French troops in n local attack have
destroyed and damaged the Austrian
defensive systems east of Mont Slse-
mol, says the war office official an
nouncement. The French captured
100 prisoners and five machine guns.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
HUNS TAKE u. S. TRAVELLER?
Kingfisher Believed to Have Been
Taken by Enemy-CreW Arrives
at Quoddy, NJ. S.

Washington, Sept. 24.-The Ameri-
can steam trawler Kingfsher reported
torpedoed off Halifax, was captured"
by an enemy submarine at o a. m. Sep
TENDER 20, the navy department an
nounced. The crew, which landed at
Quoddy, n. s., reported that they did
not see their ship sink, but heard three
explosions after they were out of sight
of the vessel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
WILSON SEES DICTIONARIES
Contingent From France Touring Unit.
ed States in Behalf Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan.

Washington, Sept 2l.-The contln-
gent Of French lcglonnaires touring the
United States IN behalf Of the fourth
Liberty lunn visited the senate and the
house ana received u great demonstra-
ton The legiounalres were later re-
viewed hy President Wilson
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
FLOUR 81 A POUND IN MEXICO
EGGS Sell at "a Cents Each, Say Pas
sengers From Progreso-lce
$50 Per Ton.

Mobile, Ala, Sept 24.-Passengers
arriving here from Progreso, Mex, re-
port that flour is selling there for 50
a pound, eggs "a cents apiece, young
chickens $3.50 each and ice $50 per
ton, with so added for delivery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
COMPLETE MILLI0NTH RIFLE
Secretary of the Navy Daniels Goes
to Eddystone to Celebrate With
Gunsmlths.

Washington, Sept, 24.--Secretary
Daniels went to Eddystone, Pa, to
participate in an informal celebration
of the completion Of the first year of
the operation of the government rifle
factory there. The plant last week
turned out its one-miIllonth rifle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
Times Glanced.

Twenty years ago / wanted to pro-
pose to you, but you were such belle
that | lacked the nerve"
perhaps 1t is just as well. ! would
have refused you then. AS 1t is"
She rested her head on his shoulder
at this point.-Louisyille Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
ONE KILLED IN BORDER FIGHT
U. s. officers Engage in Battle With
Five Mexicans at Jerome, Ariz.-
Two Wounded.

Jerome, Ariz., Sept 24.-City Mar
shall Joseph Crowley and Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Henry Carlson were
severely wounded and one Mexican
was killed in one-hour battle between
the officers and five Mexicans here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26

Washington. Sept 2l.-The nomina-
lion Of Hugh H. Robertson Of San
Antonio. to be United States attorney
lor the western district Of Texas, was
cent 10 the senate on Thursday by
presIdenf Mlson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
Raoks Exnress Boost Rate.

Washington, Sept. 81. Director Cen
pral McAdoo las approved the appllcn-
tlon Of the American Railway Express
comTuny for further rate increases es-
hlmntcd To yield S23.670.000 Public
hearings Will begin October 3.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
y peaths al FIyIna FIeIds.

Washington, Sept -. - Twelve
deaths from alrplnne accidents at
army aviation fields throughout the
country during the week ended Sep
TENDER IA are reported In summary
ISSUED by the war department..
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
BULGARIAN ARMY
IN FULL RETREAT;
ALLIES At BORDER
Cavalry Only Three Miles From
Enemy'S Frontier.
SERBS TAKE 10000 FOES
Italians in Macedonia Advance Over
Seven Miles in Pursuit of Germans
and 5uIgars-capture Sixteen
Villages.

Paris, Sept 24.-French, Serbian,
British, Italian ana Greek armies all
continued to advance against the Bull
gars and Germans in Macedonia, ac-
| cOrding to dispatches received from the
front The enemy has been forced to
evacuate the whole line from Dorian
to point west of the Vadar river.
Entente allied cavalry was three
miles from the Bulgarian frontier in
the region ~ Strumitza, according to
division was reported to have been cut
from the main Bulgarian army and to
be retreatlng in disorder.
The news dispatches say the First
Bulgarian army in the region of Mo
nastir and Prllep has been cut Off from
communication with the Second army,
in the Dorian sector.
BuIgars in Full Retreat.
The Franco-Serblan troops are pur-
suing the Bulgarian army, which Is
In fun retreat. The entente allies now
command the mountain zone, from
which they VIII be able to debouch In
the plains. According to the dispatch,
the Serblans have already captured be-
tween 5000 and 10000 prisoners and
100 guns.
The Italian troops in Macedonia
have advanced an average of more
than seven miles IN pursuit OF the
Germans and Bulgarians and have
taken sixteen villages and numerous
prisoners. according to a report from
the Rome war office.
The height of Mount BobiShto, ten
miles northeast of Monastir, has been
captured and the Italians have reached
the line Chalrli-DobruShov Musa Oma.
British Troops Advancing.
London, Sept. 2I.-Between the
| Vardar river and Lake Dorian, on the
eastern end of the Macedonian front,
| British troops have reached the line of
Kara Oghluar and Hamzali, and are
advancing on Mrzentsi, on the west
bank of the River Vardar, according to
an official statement issued by the
British war office.
As the result Of the heavy pressure
of the entente allied forces, the enemy
has evacuated the whole line from
Dorian TO point west Of the Vardar.
Serbs Cut Rail Lines.
Serbian troops have cut the main
railway line between Uskub ana Salon
Xxi, and are on the western bank of the
Vardar river, according to the Serbian
official statement Of Sunday Since
September - the Serblans have al.
vuuced 40 miles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
improved Wire Netting.

Recently invented wire netting with
pronudlng points 20 prevent cuts aud
squirrels climbing trees also ean By
used "a hpld cotton saturated Will Al
Hectcides ID Keep caterpllars away
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26

An Atlantic Port, Sept 24.--An
American transport arriving here from
another Atlantic port had 80 cases of
Spanish influenza among the crew.
They were removed to n hospital.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
oeicer Rises 600 Feet.

canton. o., Sept a.. Whit ~
thought ~ Capt. X. w. Schroeder Of
Chicago 10 be new record IN altl-
ude was made by him in test air
MINNIE flight at Canton. lie assembled
more Than $4,000 feet.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
aRedso hrrest U. S. Envoy.

Amsterdam. Sept % United Stntes
Minister vopcka and al entente min-
listers who were at Jas-y (camtol Of
RamuanIM haye been arrested by or
der of the Soviet The diplomatists
we're seized returning through Russia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26

Trenton. n. J.. Sept 23.--Atto Reich
cit. . patent attorney and Dr. Fred
erich BlShom were convicted in the fed.
qral court here Of conspIring 70 de-
fame soldiers and Red Cross nurses
oy circulation Of stories 10 100 cities.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
TottIe's Conclusion.

Two Riddles were looking at the
chickens on the common the other day
Observing that the old hen was diff
ferent color from her brood, one little
tot remarked II guess she amt
their mother she's only their nurse
maid. Boston Transcript.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
The Trouble.

as there a lack Of unanImity In your
family2
"Oh, no. but 1t seems like We cart
get together on anything
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
Cleaner Cows and Stables.

Cement floors and the removal Of
manure from the stable daily make for
cleaner cows and stables and milk Of
better quality.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
Two TraInmen RIIled.

Amsterdam, O., sept. "a Fireman
II. T.. Long and Brakeman H. l. FL
Holt of Berghotz, O., were killed and
Engineer II. Wncereid injured near
here when an engine was dcrailed and
rolled down steep eu'bankment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
Cow is important Factor.

1t is well-known fact that the dairy
cow is most important factor in the
maintenance of the fertility of our
soils.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
New Chinese Attache.

Picking, Sept. 24.-General Han Lin
Chun has been appointed Chinese mill
tary attache at Washington
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
uarulnn nenth Of Clouds.

The clouds ia thunder storms may
Re very decp--from two to i've miles
and more.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
Cow Must Have proper Food.

No COW Is capable of doing her best
without proper food.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-26
BRITISH WIPE OUT
TWO TURK ARMIES;
10000 ARE TRAPPED
$4,000 Prisoners and 260 Guns
Captured in Palestine.
BIG VICTORY FOR ALLENBY
Londan War Office Announcement Says
the Seventh and Eighth Ottoman
Armies Have Ceased
to Exist.

London. Sept. 2I.-Reports from the
Palestine front indicate that none Of
the Turkish force of at least 10000
men trapped by the British through
the seizure of the last Of the passages
Of the Jordan can possibly get away.
Virtually the entire Turkish force
is or will he accounted for in killed,
wounded and prisoners. Hundred of
stragglers are being found wandering
about in the mountainous country aim
lcssly, without leader or purpose.
$4,000 Taken Prisoner.
The Turks had seven divisions south
Of Nazareth and west of the Jordan,
but the exact total cannot be deter
mined owing to the weakness Of some
of the Turkish divisions, the totals of
the different units carrying.
Twenty-Five thousand Turkish pris-
oners and 300 guns had been counted
up to yesterday evening by General
Allenby's forces pushing northward
through Palestine, according to an Of
fetal statement issued by the war Of
flee.
Two Armies Wiped Out.
The war office announcement says
that the Seventh and Eighth Turkish
armies virtually have ceased to exist.
The entire transport of these two
armies was captured by the British.
Seizure by the British Of the cross
ings of the Jordan at Jisr-ed-Dameer
on Sunday morning shut the last ave-
nue of escape 10 the Turks west of
the Jordan.
The total of $4,000 prisoners report
ed. however is believed to be far less
than the final count will show, as at
last reports prisoners were still being
brought in
The cleanup effected by General Al
lcnby. winch is pointed to here as the
quickest and most complete of the en-
tire war is counted as having definite
~ deprived the Turks Of Palestine In
addition, besides the personnel of their
army the defeat has cost them an inn
mense amount of war material
SO far as is known the Turks on this
front only had four airplanes, and
these four have been captured.
The astounding victory of General
AIlenby apparently will necessitate the
rapid formation of new Turkish armies
to oppose the British advance north.
ward.
Turkish Empire Menaced.
The victory Of General Allenby in
Palestine is hailed here as Il model In
conception and execution, his consum-
mate use of cavalry being especially
praised by the military critics.
The Turkish disaster it Is pointed
out, Is bound to have the most pro-
found reaction in COnstantnople and
Sofia and likewise to compromise the
situation of the Turks IN Mesopotamia.
1t seems probable also that it win ter
inmate the Turkish adventures in Per
STA and the Caucasus.
The Daily Telegraph, which declares
the existence Of the Ottoman empire
Is Imperfect by one of the master
strokes of the war, points out that
General Allcnby struck unexpectedly
carly and has all the campaigning stlH
before him. The Morning Post urges
that Il Diplomatic effort be made to de-
tuch Turkey from the central powers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-04
FIX BLAME AT HALIFAX
Port Pilot and Munition Ship CAPTAIN
Responsible for Disaster.

Halifax, Feb. 4.-Blame for the col
hsion between the French munitions
ship Mont Blanc and the Belgian re-
lief ship limo, resulting in the explo-
sion of the former vessel, which de-
stroyed large part of Halifax. on De-
cember s, was placed upon Pilot
Mackay of Halifax and Captain La
modec of the French ship, in a iudg-
ment announced today by the govern
ment commission which investigated
the collision.
With the announcement of the COM
missions judgment, Pilot Mackay was
arrested. charged with mansIaughter,
the commission having recommended
that he be criminally prosecuted and
his license cancelled
The commission also recommends
to the French authorities the cancel
lation of the license of Captain Lamo-
dec and That he be dealt with ac
cording to the law of his country"
Captain Lamodec was also arrested.
charged with manslaughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-04
DANNERWON'TACT
Fuel Director Will Not Order
Schools Closed.
New Order Affecting Barber
Shops Issued Today.

On.y in event of an absolute emer-
gency will C. H. Danner, local fuel
director, order the closing of Topeka
grade schools. That was the word
which Danner today sent to the board
of education. He told the board, how
ever, that local schools might be COM
PEELED to make their own fuel deliv-
cries.
Conditions in Topeka were mucn
improved today, Danner declared. He
said the local coal supply was increas-
ing and that early relief is in sight.
"A supplemental closing order as af-
fecting barber shops, was issued by
the coal director.
Danner did not meet with members
of the board of education today.
meeting of the board is scheduled for
tonight. In discussing the school clos
ing program, Danner said he had n u
been asked to attend a meeting. He
did not know whether he would hold
a further conference with local school
heads.
Message to School Board.
'I told Mrs Evans today that an
order from me need not be expected
except in an absolute emergency"
said Danner. THE schools will not
be closed by me unless it is the last
resort. told the board members, tho,
that they might be required to make
their own deliveries in event they Kept
the schools open"
The local coal administrator indi-
Gated he would not interfere in event
the school board should take the ini-
tia i've in closing the schools. He will
not issue 4 cIosin,; order. tho, unless
he is; convinced relief cannot De af-
forded domestic consumers except by
use of school coal.
Conditions here are much better
a, there seems to be real change
for rapid Improvement" said Banner.
Reports from deasers show reCcipts
CT a considerable supply of coal -
New Barber Shop Order.
A supplemental closing order affect
ing barber shops was issued from
banners order. 1t provides that all
shops must be closed to the public
promptly at the hour required in the
original order. Patrons waiting for
service. however, may be served be-
fore employees of the shop are com
l.elled to leave their work The ruling
vas made today when local BARRIERS
asked Danner if the order compelled
them to lay down their scissors and
razors when the whistle blew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-04
SHELL THE HUNS! PICKS R. R. AIDES
American Gunners Demolish-
Defenses of Germans.
Officers Are Proud Over Initial
Showing of u. S. Artillery.

With the American Army in France,
Feb. 8. Sunday (By the Associated
Press) officers are elated
over the results of the first artillery
duel between American and German
gunners, which followed a preIinSf-
nary shelling by the Germans Satur-
day evening. In official reports to
the headquarters of their orsaniza-
tons the infantry commanders today
paid tribute to the promptness with
which the artillery responded to the
call for a barrage and to the effec-
tiveness of the artillery fire.
Aerial reconnaissances today show
ed that the American gunfire had a
very destructive effect. 1t will re-
quire several nights of hard work un-
der artillery fire for the Germans to
repair the first line trenches caved in
by the American 75's and to patch the
gaps in the barbed wire.
Huns Get the Worst of 1t.
1t is known that at least three
enemy dugouts were demolished prob
ably with some casualties. On the
other hand the damage done to the
American trenches will be repaired
before tomorrow morning
In regimental headqua rterS vii
lage sheTled by the enemy many
buildings were wrecked completely or
in part, the debris being piled in the
streets. There were no casualties
among the officers. The whiStling of
two big shells gave warning of the
coming bombardment and officers
and men sought shelter in the dug
outs The bombardment of the head
quarters village came at the end of a
period of shelling which had extended
gradually along several kilometres of
the front.
The German artillery opened the
engagement with a desultory bonn
bardment of the American trenches at
a certain point, firing many shrapnel
shells In the midst of this a red
rocket calling for a barrage ascended
from the German first lines.
Beat the Germans to 1t.
Before the German artillery could
respond the American 75s summoned
into action by a signal from the first
line, laid a curtain of fire along the
enemy first lines. Then began the
battle of the gunners. The increased
intensity of the German fire was met
Immediately by the Americans who
not only showered shells on the orig
ina1 sector but quickly extended their
activities TO a wide front.
Within twenty minutes the Z 5s and
larger pieces were booming all along
the valley. the shelling finally spread
ing to a town in which regimental
headquarters were located.
AS darkness settled down the guns
grew quiet.
Heavy mists again overhung the
American sector today. Consequent
ly there was artillery work and no
aerial activity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-04
AFFECT SHOWS
Can't Close Schools and Let
Pupils Flock to Movies.
Porter and School Board To
Meet Again Today.

Following communication with H.
B. Wilson, superintendent of schools,
and various city physicians, it was
stated today by w. l.. Porter, city
commissioner of health, that moving
picture shows and theaterss would
have to be placed under restrictions
if the schools are closed to stamp out
the epidemic of contagious diseases
which is sweeping the city.
with the schools closed and the
school children allowed to flock to
the theaters, the shows would become
menace" Porter asserted. We would
have to close the theaters or set an
age limit for admissions. 1t may be
possible that the theaters could be
allowed to run without serious conse-
quence if all children less than Is
years of age are refused admittance. -
Still Up i'm Air.
Porter said that, as a whole, his
project of closing the schools for a
period of two weeks because of the
400 or more cases of contagious dis
eases in the city is still up in the
air.
II am still comforting with physi-
cians," he said, ''and will give the
subject serious thought before l issue
a final order"
Porter also said that he would see
members of the board of education
and Wilson again today and further
thresh out the proposition of closing
the schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-04
TO CAMP FEB. 23
74.5OO More Men of First
Draft Ordered Out.
ONLY 7OS From Kansas: Total
to Funston 1882.

Washington, Feb 4.-Another large
detachment of drafted Americans
74.5O0 men-will start into war train
ing camps February 23 This viii
leave 72.5O0 more in the first draft to
be called later. the provost marshal
general announced today.
The date of calling out the remain
ing 72,5OO has not yet been deter
mined.
The movement will continue for the
next five days, apportionments to the
various camps being made as follows:
Camp Upton, $500; New York
troops formerly allotted to Camp
Dix 4,2s7, other New York troops
Camp Dix. 1000; all from Camp
Camp Meade, $3.50; Pennsylvania
4,57O and West Virginia 1920.
Camp Lee. 5000; all from Penn
sylvania.
Camp Jackson, $3.50, colored; all
from South Carolina.
Camp Gordon, 2.s00, colored; all
from Georgia.
Camp Grant, 5000; all from Illi-
nois.
Camp Taylor, 6,284; Illinois 1852
and Kentucky 2,932.
Camp Dodge, 14,9S4; Iowa 6,3S4
and Minnesota $500.
Camp Funston, 2,3S2; Kansas 7OS
and Missouri 1924
Camp Travis. 1858; Oklahoma
$3.50 and Texas ATS.
Camp Pike, 1000, colored; all from
Arkansas.
Camp Devens, 6.575.