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Evening star., 1918-06-07
Our Marines!

Singing, laughing, all the while
fighting with characteristic American
flerceness, Uncle Sans marines have
added to their long list of laurels, on
the battlelelds to the northwest Of
Chateau Thierry, in France. In two
sharp attacks they have swung forward
over two miles and on front Of two
and half miles. captured high ground
Of vital importance in the defense Of
Thierry. have seized hundreds Of pris.
cners and inflicted heavy losses upon
the enemy. The ironical comment of
German commanders that Americans
cannot fight is answered by German
prisoners themselves, who admit that
Americans are as good soldiers as the
Germans ever werc-high praise,
though not high enough.
True it is, the actions which have
resulted victoriously for American
arms have been small compared to the
gigantic struggles which have ragged on
the western front, yet they give clear
insight into the morale, fitness and
general sturdiness of this nations
warriors. And the power Of the Amer
lean units who are crossing the seas
to lend their weight in the battles Of
democracy is to be even greater.
One Of the most significant an
nouncements in recent weeks is that
which declares division commanders in
the training camps Of this country are
ordered to school their men in tactics
Of open warfare. Trench practices
will be learned in France. This means
but one thing. When American units
arrive "over there after their period
Of training on this side, they viii be
ready. They can march from ships to
hatt:efelds and with comparatively
slight instruction will be ready to step
into the fray and give good account
Of themselves.
The allies know that trench warfare
such as prevailed during the greater
period of the war will no longer pre-
dominate. The allies and the enemy
will be in the open.
The nations arrayed against the
kaiser are preparing for the moment
when their gigantic offensive machine
will be started toward the river Rhine.
Americans are counted upon to figure
predominantly in this drive. Trench
tactics must be known, but it is better
that American troops be expert in
that smashing brand Of fighting which
alone is to clear Belgium and French
soil Of the enemy.
Evening star., 1918-06-07
Germany at the Marne.

When the German advance south
ward in 1914 was stopped at the Marine
and the kaiser's forces we're sent back
to the Aisne, after disastrous defeat,
the German official bulletins made no
mention whatever of the fact. The
word Marne never appeared in the
communiques issued from Berlin. No
map was permitted to be published in
Germany showing the extent Of the
Teutonic advance, and it was not until
long afterward that by slow infltra-
ton the fact reached the German peo-
pie that their armies had been beaten
and virtually routed,
Now the prohibited word Marne is
appearing in German statements. The
vice president Of the reichstag, in
opening q meeting Of that body on
Tuesday, referring TO the performances
Of German troops in France. said:
sour iron will is moving forward to
the astonishment Of the world. Our
victorious troops have reached the
Marne, whence at the beginning of
the war they retired TO defensive po-
Eticn., not conquered by the power
Of the enemy, but forced by circum-
stances. We no longer need to fear
such q retirement. The Narne will
not asain form . turning point, now
tbs. ws have free hand in the east
This IS the nearest approach TO an
admission that the German troops were
defesred ST the Marne in September,
1914. that Germany has ever made.
Sal tie oEe:al voice Of German mill
,sr;m ean1c: be honest Note that
4 Il claimed .hs. the ka:ser's army
vas forced 70 retire 10 defensive po-
s;,ic7s,- no: by the power Of the en-
eny. BIZ. BY circumstances This
eanoufaze may avail TO assuage the
feelings OF Germans who cannot bear
to think OF q German army defeated,
but It viii not change history. Nor
VIII il affect the future.
In another respect this statement is
Interesting. Il is asserted that there
VIII be no second defeat at the Marne
because now Germany has "a free hand
II the east Possibly this has refer
e,ce 70 the fact that shortly before
.he barcIs .; the Marne large part
OF vo1 klrek's force was detached,
against his protest, from his command
and sent TO reinforce the German
armies resisting the Russian advance
n East Prussia Undopbtedly Won
Kluck could have Used those divisions
TO advantage in the September fighting
IN 1914 But It Is by no means as
sured tha. their presence at the Marne
would have changed the result. Ger
tainiy the fact that the Germans have
been stopped now at the Marne, with "a
free hand in the east" remains to be
explained in Berlin oy the same skill
fol netho.is of coneeal,nent and gen.
erality that kept the German people in
ignorance of the crushing defeat of
1914 for SO long a period.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Railroad vice presidents are being
studied by Mr.. McAdoo to ascertain
whether in some instances they are as
bereft of practical responsibilities as
the Vice President Of the United
States. Some o. them may even an
swer Mr.. MarshalPs own genially mod
est description Of that official as re-
sembling a man in cataleptic state
"who cannot move nor speak and yet
is perfectly conscious of everything
chat goes on about him"
Evening star., 1918-06-07
Equipment.

equipment.
Jes put mo up some things / need
Befo' I starts to fight.
l wants rifo, yassindeed,
To mako de outfit right.
4 bayonet I'll have to take,
As soldiers allus do.
And. simply foh precaution's sake,
Put In dat razor, too.
Ill wear q sword II 80 rs told,
Ny duty ! won't shirk,
But swords Is kind O. hard to hold,
An no good foh fast work.
Bring out dom weapons an' prepare
Some sho'.nuff fight to Wow,
AN JOS by way Of extra caro-,
Put in dat razor, too.
Evening star., 1918-06-07
FrlRhtfulneaa.

"Did your submarine raid accom-
plish anything?" asked tho command
ing officer.
EYES," replied tho captain Of tho
U-boat. eve didn't sink any fishing
boats this time, but we scared tho fish
and spoiled tho catch"
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Paris had to shut up the Louvre and
hide some Of the greatest of the
worlds art productions. Americas
prominent pictorial creations are now
receiving in an incidental way their
share of protection. Darkening New
York wlli prevent any marauding Hun
aeroplane from shooting up the cleo
tric signs along Broadway.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

By this time Berlin has doubtless
convinced the simple-minded populace
of Germany that the American sea
ports from Maine to Florida have been
reduced to dcsolation by bombardment
from submarines.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

1t is evidently Gen. Foch's opinion
that the conservation of man power is
an important consideration in scien-
tific warfare.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

The American civilian is willing to
economlzc, but he wants the American
soldier to have the best that money
can provide.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

the "big drive" will not get the
Prussians near enough to Paris to
study the damage done by the seventy
mile guns.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

in some Of the exploits that are thrill
ing this country and confirming our
opinion that the American forces are
going to prove as efficient as. any en-
listed In the world war.
Evening star., 1918-06-07
A Waste Feared.

John Barlcycorn-you're doomed, they
say.
Oh, leave behind scme hint,
And help the gardener find a way
To use the surplus mint.
Evening star., 1918-06-07
An Abandoned Perqulsite.

An Abandoned Perquisite.
$50 you think prohibition has saved
food"
"Sure," replied Broncho Bob. "Yon
don't see man who has ordered soft
drink looking around for any free
lunch"
Evening star., 1918-06-07

It would be relief to find the sub
marine off the Jersey coast press
agent fiction like the old-fashioned sea
serpent
Evening star., 1918-06-07

A large number of patriotic people
are now figuring on putting up pre-
serves at home instead Of summer re-
sorting
Evening star., 1918-06-07
Languages.

$50 you think English expresses
thought more accurately than German"
"Undoubtcdly. II q man says, I'm
going to Paris in English. he goes
there. But If he says it in German
he never does"
Evening star., 1918-06-07

A war aviator cannot be surrounded
hy any safety first" system, but he is
entitled to every protection that
science and diligence can provide.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Suggestions Of water shortage came
100 late TO be used as an explanation
cf . rare and expensive ice supply.
Evening star., 1918-06-07
Refreshing Toilet Requisites for Warm DAYS

Floris Bath Crystals. rose,
verbena, hyacinth and violet.
$3.50 bottle.
Prichard and Constance. bath
CRYSTALS, amami and verbena,
$500 can, $50 and 31.15 bottle.
Woodland Violet Salt. 25cs
6Oc and 11.0O bottle.
Rose Maid Bath Salt. b0e
and e1.OO.
woodland Violet Ammonia.
Sc.
sullivan's Ounce Lotion, 80
strsst aoer. @ street.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

A good potato patch now claims
more adniring attention Than piece
of landscape gardening.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

The man who was once singing at
long range about cover there" IS now
transformed to Johnny on the Spot"
Evening star., 1918-06-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
Mental Unrest.

would you marry a man for
money!"
"No," replied Miss Cayenne. II don't
believe I'd try to get on with anybody
whose disposition was liable to be
spoiled by constant worry over his
income tax"
Evening star., 1918-06-07

The funeral Of Hindenburg did not
mater;aiize, but it may yet be ar
ranged.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Coal 10 no longer "ordered.' 1t is
earnestly requested.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

"Frightfulness" has degenerated
into sheer spitefuiness.
Evening star., 1918-06-07
Pullbacks,

Yson The Indianapolis News,
Nor will those railroad strikes help
In the slightest degree to stop the
present German drive
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet
Soap. ESQ cake, for 7Oc.
Pure Olive Oil CASTLE Soap.
10c cake.
Colgate's Big Bath Soap, 15c
cake, o1.60 dozen.
Auditorium Bath Soap, 13c
cake. el.25 dozen.
Bath Brushes, with and
without handles. Soc to Sl.5O
each.
Bath Sprays. 5Be to $500.
FROM zoo up. rubber flesh
brush included.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Serviceable Rompers for Dear Little Rompers
comfort GOODNESS for little folk these little
ideal mother knows and the materials and
styles these have just received selected
with the view of Tubing WE'LL
Rep Madras Chambray Gingham Seefsucker
colors well white popular
well sleeves
had straight bloomer
have closing down the front
contrasting colors
trimmings.
smaller baby in fresh
and good style. 75c to $3.50 Each
Fourth hoorE Eleventh street.
"KIosfit" Petticoats in White and Colors
all
a
sizes.
$500 and $6.75 each and up.
osnt" proof panel
and tucked $500 each.
Evening star., 1918-06-07

Envelope Chemise for Small Women, ST so Each
SO many small find difficulty in being fitted in
OF this type that glad to the
arrival Of these Chcmisc especially for small women.
made or quality. sheer baste and
c,miBole and corset styles
One st M tucked 'front.'
has In
andco henstricd hens match
combinations lace.
Slip-on Sweaters Are the Newest
for Girls and Misses
Shetland
two OF the
gold purled whist line others
pretty tie SASH
Brushed n and shown
in darl
$3.50 and $3.50 Each
Fourthno street..
Parasols or Umbrellas
time calls for Parasols and there is wide choice
gTownu
chidrens silk and wood
handles. oacn
Childrcns plain Dresden effects. wood
yyomens embroid
pongee. styles All have carved wood
Hand Embroidered colored borders
Hand Embroidered Parnsols lined with $500
Mourning Paraso plain and hemstched
and each,
white to match. 800 each
Evening star., 1918-06-07
ssKIosfit" Petticoats in White and Colors

Klosnt white tub silk with proof panel
ID nounce. $500 each.
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Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29
Camp Shelby,
Hattiesburg, Miss.

Dear Editor:
Will you allow a Jackson coun-
ty boy space in your paper.
came to this camp a few days
ago, and am enjoying camp life
fine. But this is Sunday morn
ing and | can't keep from think
ing of home.
We Jackson county boys are
all in the same company and are
having fine time. Six of use
in the same tent, Our hunks
are very pleasant. and we
have plenty to eat. The drilling
dosen't 60 hard with US.
We arrived here Thursday, Aug,
8 at $3.50 a. m, and drilled that
afternoon.
1t is about inspection time and
| will have to stop writing and
clean up. This is one of the
many things we learn in the
army that is beneficial.
Inspection is over and | got by
all O. X.
The weather here is hot DUR
ing the day, but cool at night,
which makes it pleasant for
sleeping.
There are boys here from all
parts of the United States. The
boys from the North do not like
this part of the South, and use
Strong terms in expressing their
dislike.
From what | have seen the
crops in this section are short.
There is everything here to
make life pleasant, and / sure
enjoy camp life. The drilling
makes me sore, but will soon gel
use to that.
Hello! you good people of Lib.
erty. How are you all? Hope
} you are all well and having a big
time. When did anybody hear
; from Clarence C. Harris? ]. R
: Carver how are you all? There
isen't any candy here. as il
] some cake we were reading
about.
D Will close for this time. Woult
= be glad to hear from all of m,
D friends in Jackson county.
: VIM. Cecil Harris,
i Camp Shelby. Miss,
Recruit Co. No. Is.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29
Fine Farm for Sale.

One of the best money making
river bottom farms in Trousdale
county. 2SO acres. 200in cultiva-
tion, and now has splendid grow
ing crop, 80 acres of as fine blue
grass as can be found. Two
good residences, one tenant
house. abundant supply of water.
granaries, barns and outhouses
ample to care for all stock and
products of the farm. Reason
for selling, owner intends going
west. Apply to w. H. Walker.
Castalian Springs. Tenn. r. F.
d. No. |. Home phone, Hartsyille
Exchange. adv. 4 t.-8@.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29
Andrew Flynn is Anxious to Gel A Shol at
The Germans.

The following are extracts from
a letter Andrew Flynn wrote
to his sister under date of July
%.
Will answer your letter that |
received a few days. lam feel
ing fine and dandy.
suppose you are reading lots
of war news now. and it is all
good. | don't think the war will
last much longer. 1t seems that
Germans are getting the worst
of it now. I'm afraid it will end
before | get to go to the front.
| would sure hate to come over
here and not get to be in any
battle.
| suppose most of the boys
from around home have been
drafted by now. Had a letter
VIM. Bybee, but he didn't say
much about Walter.
Would sure like to see you all
and tell you what all | have seen
since | left the States.
France is a beautiful country,
but the dear old u. S. A. looks
better to me than France and
England both.
AS it it most bed time | had
better close. Tell all the folks
to write me, as do enjoy gett-
ing letters from home.
John A Flynn,
Bat. A. 115th +. A.
American E. F.
Via New York.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29
Volunteer In Y. N. c. A.
Work.

The National War Work Coun-
Gil is calling on Jackson County
for men in the Army Y. M. c. A.
The County has already fur
nished more than $50 men in the
army, and within the next IL
months will have $50 more. Each
one of these boys are entitled to,
and must have the comfort: the
innocent diversion, the Chistian
influences of the Army YIN. C.
A. 1t is the only link between
the Home and the Army.
GENERAL QUALITIES MEG
ESSARY FOR ALL SECRETA.
RIES.
|. Christian character.
2. Willingness to serve. Friend
ly men.
3. First rate general ability.
Second rate men not needed,
A. A good team worker. A
rigid unyielding man is of no
use.
5. Men of culture. Men Of
broad outlook.
6. Diplomatic ability to- get
along with exacting people.
7. Neat and careful in per-
sonal appearance.
8. Ability to work long hours.
Endurance, good health.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
|. Educational leaders with
executive experience.
2. Atheletic leaders. Organ
izer who can create competitive
games.
8. Music leaders who can
sing all kinds.
A. Ministers of the highest
type. Not dogmatic, full of pep.
TYPES THAT CANNOT BE
USED
l. No man under twenty.
three, None in class One, Two,
or Three of Draft. Men in Four
and Five may be used in home
camps. No man under thirty
two may go overseas.
2. No Pacifcists. Must be ir
sympathy with War aims of Unit
ed States. No Socialists.
FINANCIAL
Adequate financial arrange
ments can be made whereby
man and his family wilfbe cared
for.
2. The 7. M. C. A. provides
uniforms, a bedroom, travelling
expenses and a reasonable time
off.
Applications may be had thr,
the State Y. M, C. A. Headquar
! ters Nashville, or through th'
local Chairman.
B. L. Quarles, Gainesboro
Tenn.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29

nounced it a fine trip.
After being in the training
station a few days | find that the
majority in this station are from
Tennessee, which speaks well for
the old Volunteer State.
Must close for | am only send
ing postal card, but will write
a letter before long.
Walter Philips,
U. S. Naval Receiving
Ship, Detention Camp
Algiers, La.
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29
HOW YANKS live ON Way
ACROSS ATLANTIC.
Transports Taking Americ-
ans To France Scrpulous-
y Clean.
Few Cases of Sickness.

All AIDeTlCdn fOTC III western
France, Aug. Is. An American
armada of thirteen great trans
ports bringing $1,000 fighting
men to France had come quietly
into port during the night and
the landing of this little army
was soon to begin.
Going on board the transports.
the Associated Press correspond
ent had an opportunity to see the
equipment for this huge under
taking, and how the men had
lived and Jared on their trip a.
cross. 1t was a long climb up
the rope ladder to the deck of a
a former Ward liner rebuilt as a
transport. Soldiers packed the
decks and were thick as flies in
every cabin, hatch and between
decks down to the very bowels
of the ship. The spacious pro-
menade deck had disappeared,
and in its place were long lines
of ''standees," of metal ham,
mocks,, for the men sleep in the
open on deck as well as between
decks.
The men looked well, and the
report from the sick bed showed
only six cases of sickness out of
5000 men aboard. a very good
showing, said the doctor. In the
hall a relief Of men were taking
breakfast. There was no sitting
down at table. The men stood
at high troughs, very clean and
practical, each man with his own
tin plate. knife, fork and spoon,
tossing off with relish the hot.
coffee and good white bread and
butter. We tasted this bread
and found it a revelation real
bread, so dinerent from the pota-
to bread we are used to as war
diet. And real butter, a luxury
for soldiers only, which no one
begrudged them.
Between decks tiny blue lights
were burning to let the men see
their way about with some de-
gree of freedom. These are the
only lights aboard. no lights on
deck of any kind to avoid dam
ger Of fire. At night the men
felt their way about.
The living quarters between
decks were scrupulously clean,
and even after ten days of this
crowded life afloat there was not
q trace of odor. the floors were
scrubbed and there was no litter
about. It would have cheered
the heart of an exacting house
keeper.
The Admiral says it is the
cleanest transport afioat. +" said
the naval officer with as much
pride in the record as one in
craftsmanship
In the wash rooms the men
were at long porcelain wash
troughs. Everything showed
spick and span neatness of the
efficient naval management. In
the kitchen galley savory dishes
were being prepared, and in the
bread-making plant the long line
of ovens were turning out stacks
of white bread for these 1900
hearty eaters. This was a meat
less day for US civilians, but one
of the negro cooks offered us q
taste of the steaming meat curry
which would have done credit to
j a Paris chief.
An exciting event of the trir
was learned as we passed along
Most Of the voyage had been un
eventful. But nearing this sid,
} a lookout had signaled the appea,
Jackson County sentinel. (Gainesboro, Tenn.) 1914-current, 1918-08-29
$2O,OOO,OOO SPENT FOR
GERMAN PLOTS IN The
UNITED STATES.
Official Account Of German
lntrigues During the Period
of Our Neutrality.

That the German Government
spent between SIS, 000,OO0 anC
$40, 900, 900 on plots and intrigue!
in this country in the years I91t
and 1916 through a single chan
mel, the office of Doctor Heinrich
f. Albert, the commercial attacht
of the German embassy. is re-
vealed for the first time in the
latest publication of the Com.
mittee on Public Information, re.
leased today.
The title of the pamphlet is
German Plots and Intrigues ir
the United States During the
Period of Our Neutrality" Its
authors are Professor E. E.
Sperry of the University of Sy-
racuse, and Professor Willis M.
West Of the University of Min
nessota. The sources from which
their information is drawn are
the official files of the Depart.
ment of Justice, and the records
of the trials conducted by the
Department agents, particularly
in New York, Chicago, Detroit,
and San Francisco.
The story told by these official
records as they are painstakingly
explained and interpreted in an
amazing one. 1t dots the 'P'
and crosses the It" TO all our
conceptions of official German
unscrupulousness. effrontery and
lying. 1t deals with labor lead
ers corrupted. and strikes caused
in munitions plants by German
influence, with the German fin
ancing of the movement for an
embargo on munitions shipments
with the destruction of innocent
merchants vessels by bombs
planted in their cargoes by Ger
man agents in American harbors;
with plots for the promotion Of
sabotage in the United States
and in Canada, including the
blowing up of the Welland Canal
and the Canadian Pacific Rail
way; with the corruption of A.
merican opinion through the
agency of German paid professors
newspapers, and lecturers; with
the forging of passports to send
German reservists abroad; with
the supply from American ports
of German raiders at sea; with
German plots organized here ir
order to cause revolt in Ireland
and in India; with tn procuratior
of perjury and the shameless ly'
ing Of the German Government,
Perhaps history contains no in
stance of effrontery greater thar
the issuance to the American
press. in December, 1915, of the
following official lie.
The German Government ha.
naturally never knowingly ac
cepted the support of any Dersor
group of persons. society or or
ganization seeking to promote
the cause of Germany in tn,
United States by illegal acts. by
counsel of violence, by contra
vention of law. or by any mean
whatever that could offend tn
American people in the pride o
their own authority.
Every line of this pamphle
proves the falsity of this officis
German statement.
Among the Germans activel
connected with plots and intri
CUES in this country while enjoy
ing its hospitalities were Ambas
sadors Bernstorff and Dumba; al
taches Papen, Boy-Ed and Alber
Franz Bypp. German Donsul a
San Francisco, and Kurt vo
Reiswitz, Consul at Chicago, Dl
Buenz and Paul Koenig of tn
Hamburg-Amurican steamshi