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PROTECT V I O S SOLDIERS

I Xooal Eegisiration Boards Thronged Thursday Homing At An Early Hour.

JGENERAL PERSHING'S RELATIVE AXBm FIRST TO REGISTER

i*any Well Known Men Appear Early —Manager E. M. Walker, of Traction Company, Pokes

Tun At Newspapers.

Ail registration precincts were s'fhrongied at an early hoar this mornting: awaiting the time of opening, and 'In many instances at 7 o'clock long lanes of men representing America's man-power wa» in waiting to be enrolled for serrice in behalf of worldwide democracy.

The eArly rush g*re Tit i few hours 'later to periods of comparative quiet the registration booths, as the laboring men went to their duties. Another rush, however, was looked for

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noon. The real busy time of the boards will come this evening from 7 •to 9 o'clock. i Fathers and sons going to the regjtetration points together was a scene .Witnessed at several of the booths v 'Thursday morning.

Local draft board members are pre.dieting a total registration -of approxiimately 13,000 men today.

Outside Returns Coming. At the three conscription boards re7 jfcnrns from Vigo county registrants J" «who are unable to be here today were coming in with every mail. The north :#iide board had received more than 100 tip to 1 o'clock, the county board had 'Vuhrarrt from 75 ef the men living tn •outlying district.* but absent from ihome today. The south side board had the registration cards of about 100.

The rF'snsirarion will be completed here. On the other hand, all of the local boards have been registering translenta. The county board because of its convenient location in the federal builiiitip. has beep kept busier than the -other two. l)r. Stvadener estimated he' and

Chairman Sam E. Gray had registered BOO transients. The north and south fide hoards had registered abouv 100 transients each. jt record of these, transient registrations is kept, the record being kept by the boards to which thy registrants must report in filing questionnaires.

Well-Known Men

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TERRE HAUTE ENROLLS WAR MANPOWER

15. M. Walker, general manager of Che traction company, registered in of the First ward. He jocularly declared that when he filed his question»aire he was going to claim three dependents, the editors of the newspapers, who he said if he went to the army would be out of a job. having nobody to criticise.

Sheriff in Lftte.

Sheriff J6e I rrher was among the *arly arrivals at Precinct E, tn the First ward.

D. Russ Wood,president of the Clti«ens Trust company, and Max Kljrrr.:inn, Terre Haute's noted author,

s w^-re among the early registrants at I this precinct. Wood gave the board a surprise when he responded "nati nralized citizen." It was the first time that those around the board knew that

D. Russ Wood was born in Montreal, 4 Canada. He

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•J business and public life here so long iui was thought to he native stock. Pershing Kin Register^.

One of the men to register bright aiid eartv Thu'r«-dav morning was Willis Herschel Pershing, 604 South Twentieth street, a third cousin of General "Jack" Pershing. Young 'Pershing is a mall carrier, 20 years rold, andt. When he appeared before Registrar James DeTxnighery at the Thompson school, he said that he was ready and willing to uphold the military traditions of his family. Mr. Pershing said his father and General Fershing had been good friends and bad corresponded1 when General Pershing was a captain in the service and "Was stationed in the Philippines.

Robert D. Clark, general manager of •the Commercial Solvents company,

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Hun is Optimistic

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 12.—-Admiral "Von Cheer, chief of the German admiralty staff, is quoted by Dr. Wildgrube, conservative member of the reichstag, Recording to a Lresden dis1atch printed in the Cologone Gazette, as having said in the course of a epeech: 'You may say to the country with a "trnod conpcirnoe that 1 do not doubt for jr moment we shall bring Kngland to her knees by submarine warfare. Only S will not bind myself to a definite date."

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Following the infliction of the sentence, the charge of prostitution was continued against her. Judge Shafer said after the trial that she had been arraigned so many times, that the court was getting tiTed of seeing her in the prisoners' dock. At present she is being held as a government witness against "Footboard" Pete Lockwood, Harry Rogers and the three other sellers of dope who were arrested by the federal agents during the big dope raid. Her actions Thursday morning showed plainly that she was under the influence of some kind ol* drug, but the source of supply was not revealed-

DOWNS HON PLANES

WITH THR AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Wednesday, Sept. 11.—(By the Associated Press.)—Three German airplanes are believed to have been shot down yesterday by Lieut. Jacques Swaab of New York City. On his return from a flight over the lines he engaged and shot down a Fokker machine. Continuing his return flight, he was attacked by a group of German planes, but shot one down in flames and forced another down out of control. The victories have been reported and official confirmation of them now is being sought.

ARRIVES FROM FRANCE

Word was received here Wednesday of the safe arrival in America of Stephen Young Hord, who is now in a hospital in Virginia This news came in a message to hts mother. Mrs. Francis T. Hord. who left immediately for that point.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry J, Baker were also notified that their son, Hamill, had landed in New York and would arrive home Saturday.

More Hun Kultur

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 12.—About 25 British prisoners are confined much like birds in a cage, with scarcely room to move about, near t!ie flying nheds at Evere, a suburb of Brussels, for the purpose of protecting the hangars against aerial attacks, according to the Libre Belgique.

The item, which is reprinted in the Telegraaf. says that some of the British prisoners have linen bandages around their heads, showing that they had not recovered from wounds The story adds that a similar number of Belgian prisoners are filling the same role at the Diest flying f^m na

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TEWRRATI RE RECORD, SEPT. IX 6 a. 58 Noon 61 9 a. 60 I p. 64 Relative humjdity, 2 p. m., 65 per cent.

ItOCATi CO*«ITJOVS AT 8 A. SEPT. J***' IS, 191N. Station pressure, 29.25 temperature, 58 highest temperature yesterday, 72 lowest temperature last nitrht, 57 precipitation, .32 direction of wind, west velocity of wind, 5 miles per hour: state of weather, clear relative humidity. 91 per cent.

Sunrise, 6:28 sunset 7 04

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TERRE HAUTE—Fair and Slightly cooler tonight: tomorrow, fair. INDIANA—Fafr slightly cooler tonight tomorrow, fair.

ILLINOIS—Fair tdnight and tomorrow cooler southern portion tonight tomorrow, slightly warmer.

OTHER LOCAL REPORTS. Temperature by Buntin's thermometer, 7 a. m., 60 2 p. m.. 66.

River stage, 2.6 feet.

TAKE WOMAN FROM EAGLE STREET RESORT

Old Offenders Caught In Dope Raids Seem to Be Back on the West Side Again,

May Fin lay son, the principal in scores of police cases, and one of tho many women rounded up in the west end by the federal agents during the recent dope drag here, was arraigned In City Court Thursday morning on a charge of prostitution and larceny. It was alleged that she robbed William Furnace, a traveling man, in an Eagle street resort, after she had "roped" htm in on the streets.

After Furnace had taken the witness stand and told of being in the room with the woman and of her taking hts roll, franOv his trousers pocket Judge Paul R. Shafer made a finding of guilty, fixing a fine of $500 and costs and a sentence of 180 days in the woman's prison at Indianapolis. Fearing that the case would go the same way as several others already pending against the woman, the appeal bond was fixed at $5,000 and it was stipulated that no appeal was to be accepted unless personally approved by the court.

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13,000,000 REGISTER FOR WAR SERVICE N

America Gives Most Inspiring Patriotic Demonstration In Nation s History.

ENTIRE COUNTRY ABLAZE WITH FERVID WAR PURPOSE

Many ReglstlTrltig Thurtday Witt Be In Service Before Two Weeks —Questionnaires to Go

Out At Once.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18.—While American soldiers at the front in France stood ready,with French and British forces for what may prove the greatest battle of the war, thirteen million other Americans registered today for military duty and gave the most inspiring demonstration of patriotism in the nation's history..

There was no delay in starting the machinery in which the man power of the country will be made available to bring the war to a speedy and triumphant end. Out of the tremendous bulk of men who responded—with every raoe and creed represented—there will come soon from camps at home, three millions or more fit for warfare.

The spirit that moved the registering multitude brooked dt no doubt. Men near the top age limit and bays still in their teens march under flying flags, within sonnd of bands, to the places in every part of the land where their names were put down to become part of America's military establishment. This same loyal spirit again was reflected in the known desire of many not to claim deferment, regardless of sacrifices at home, which had led officials to announce that such a claim was the patriotic duty of every citizen entitled to make it.

Provost Marshal General Crowder's final message—"The registrars are at their posts awaiting you," was answered by dome it never reached. The country's man power was ready, for it swarmed about the registration booths soon after daylight and kept up in an unending line throughout the day.

Go Within Few Weeks.'

Today's fighting census will determine the status of ev^ry man, just as it will pick those firsft to be called. The work of mobilization it might be said, already is under way, for district boards will select men over 19 and below 37 to comprise the big contingents included in the October draft calls.

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THIRTEEN CLUB

Editor of the Tribune:-— I see in the Tribune where General John J. Pershing's birthday is on Friday the thirteenth and that there are thirteen letters in his name. My birthday is Friday also and there are thirteen letters in my name, J^ouise B. Hesher. am proud of this fact and believe this is our lucky year. I was born in Bluffton and will be thirty-nine on Friday. I hope this thirteen means victory for Gen. Pershing. I would like to hear from some more folks whose birthdays come on Friday, the thirteenth. .LOUISE B. HESHEiR,

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THE TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE

VOL. XLVU.—No. 104. TEKKE HAUTE, DfD. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1918. FOUE O'CLOCK—TWO CENTS

HUGE HUN GUN WHICH SHELLED AMIENS IS CAPTURED BY AUSTRALIAN TROOPS

Peace proposals emanating from these sources would appear incongruous were the officials not firmly convinced of the insincerity of the movement which again is recognized as conceived with the double purpose of placating the uneasy and restless German socialists and at the same time appealing to the pacifists in the entente countries and America in the hope of weakening the hands of the allied governments in the prosecution of the war.

ENEMY FORMS NEW LINE

PARIS, Sept. IS.—A supreme flue of defense to be called the Parsifal line, is being constructed by the Germans from Antwerp to Metz, says Marcel Hutln in the Echo de Paris. The article also says that the Germans are putting the Antwerp forte in a defensive condition.

GRACE DARLING KILLED. Noted Stage Beauty and Movie Star Meets Tragic Death.

SAN FRAN,CISCO. CaL, Sept. 12.— Grace Darling, motion picture actress, was killed this afternoon in an automobile accident here. Her body was identified by Chester Framum, her husband.

Miss Darling was crusned to death against a Are hydrant when two automobiles collided, and one was thrown to the sidewalk, striking her as she stood waiting for a street car. She was taken to an emergency hospital, where she died within a few minutes.

The actress was recently married to Franklin, who is a soldier stationed at the Presidio. Franklin was formerly a motion picture director.

NOW LIEUTENANT CHAMBERS. Tribune Advertising Man Wins Commission in Air Service.

Washington announced Thursday among the new commissions issued was one of second lieutenant to Harold C. Chambers, Terre Haute, Ind. Lieutenant Chambers was formerly an advertising man on The Tribune, and left here last spring to train at Kelley field.

WILL RAISE RATES.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 12.—The interstate commerce commission today authorized the Bvansville railways companies to increase its fares between Evansville. Ind., and Henderson. Ky., and intermediate stations, not to exceed ten ner cent,

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/.ERJRAN MM. GIN.

A giant German 280 mm: gun which bombarded the cathedral and surrounding buildings in Amiens has been captured by the Australian troops. The gun fires a shell of about twenty inches In diameter and is mounted on a railroad carriage. The gun was captured Aug. 18. Note its size" as compared to ythe man standing at the left Vf the 'picture. But these guns didn't halt the allies.

IUH PEAK OFFENSIVE NOW IN FULL SWING

Washington Officials See Progressive Campaign Outlined By

Teutons.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 —The German peace offensive is now recognized by officials here as being in full swing. A progressive campaign is clearly indicated to their minds by the apparently casual remarks of Premier Von Hertling, a few days ago, followed by the more formal statement to the visiting German newspaper men In Vienna by Count Burian. the Austrian foreign minister, the remarks of the German crown prince, and now the speech of Emperor William himself to the working people at Essen.

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DEBS' FATE IS NOW IN HANDS OF 12 JURORS

Verdict Is Expected to Be Quickly Reached Following Sudden End of Trial.1

ACCITSED MAN MAKES CHARACTERISTIC ADDRESS

Admits Every Charge Made By Government, and Declares He is Opposed to America's War

With Germany.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 12—Eugene V. Debs, facing a possibility of a long term in a federal prison, if convicted of alleged disloyalty as charged by the government, will soon know his fate.

The case was ended Wednesday afternoon. Judge Westenhaver this morning read the instructions to the jury, which at once retired to deliberate on a verdict At noon the jury had not reached a verdict and the usual luncheon was taken.

It is believed here that an agreement will soon be reached by the twelve men. No evidence was presented except that offered by the prosecution.

Debs in Own Defense.

The defense presented no evidence and no argument save that by the defendant himself. Four times candidate of his party for president and famous as the most eloquent of its orators, Debs expended his eloquence in admitting every fact alleged by the government, even declining to repudiate the rapidly expanding anti-war program of the socialists adopted at St. Ixiuis. He pleaded only that the constitution guarantees the right of free speech.

His attorneys sat quietly as spectators while the tall, gaunt defendant, whose worn gray suit hung loosely from his angular frame, declared his willingness to die in prison for the principles of socialism, to which he had devoted his life.

Judge Westenhaver's court was packed with spectators, mostly standing up, the better to see and hear. At the opening of court the judge will charge the jury, which will then retire to consider a verdict.

During the forenoon the government completed the presentation of its case, and argument was opened by Assistant United States District Attorney Joseph A. Breitenstein. Debs spoke at the

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Kaiser Talks Peace

AMSTERDAM, Sept 12.—Sp«Uting at. the Krupp munition works at Essen, Emperor William declared that every one in the remotest corner of the fatherland knew that he had "left no stone unturned to shorten the war as far as possible for your people and for the entire civilized European world."

The emperor said it took two to make peafre,—that one could not do it unless he could overcome the other. Germany, he declared, was confronted with her enemies will to destroy her and she must place against this her determination to preserve her existence.

After mentioning his offers of peace the emperor said that the German leaders had made it plain to every one who wished to understand "that we are at all times ready to offer the hand "i(Of peace"

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Crossing of Canal Du Nord Breaks Main Defense of Cambria on the Southwest—Stiff Opposition of Enemy

The weather is fine. The attack made by the French and the Americans was a most daring one, and so far has been successful.

Haig Makes Big Gains

LONDON, Sept. 12.—British forces have effected a crossing ef the Canal Du Nord to the northwest of the town of Havrincourt, Field Marshal Haig said in his official report today. The canal line here forms the main defense of Cambrai on the southwest.

A short distance to the north the British haye pushed to the westerly, bank of the canal east and north of Moeuvxes and established themselves there. i

British troops have captured the towns of Vermand, Attilly and Vandelles, all on the front northwest of St. Qnentin. *. In their advance toward St. Quentin the British have progressed as I as the western outskirts of Holdon wood southeast of Attilly.

The Germans offered stiff opposition in the Havrincourt and Moeuvres sector, which the British overcame. .•

Strike On 25-Mile Front

ALLIED ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Sept. 12.—American and French troops today began an offensive

The attacks launched on both sides of the salient—on a 12-mile front on the south and an eight-mile front on the westerly side. The assaults were progressing favorably at the latest reports.

A barrage lasting several hours preceded the thrust. Heavy concentrations of French and American artillery and airplanes had been effected. The fire poured In upon the Germans from the allied guns was a terrific one, while the Germans' reply on the whole was weak.

There have been made predictions in unofficial quarters recently that an

MAKE FEWER STOPS

The skip-stop system for street cars will be established soon in Terre Haute as a means of saving fuel for the corning winter. This system has been taken np by practically every city in the United States with splendid success, said S. H. McClary, secretary of the OThamber of Commerce and fuel adminstrator of Vigo county, who announced yesterday that only the shortage of street cars has prevented this city from adopting it sooner.

He made an appeal to the people of Terre Haute to accept this step as a war measure necessary to the conservation of coal

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WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN LORRAINE, Sept. 12.—The Germans in the face of a strong American attack are now falling back on the fronts on each side of the St. Mihiel salient. The attack was begun with the enemy wholly unaware of Gen. Pershing's purpose. The American troops are all intensely eager, and are fighting magnificently.

Yanks Attack in Lorraine

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON THE LORRAINE FRONT, Sept. 12.—(By the Associated Press.)—9 a. m.—American forces this morning" launched an attack on the German positions. At 9 o'clock they had! progressed generally along the line. Some prisoners were taken at different parts of the tector. •."?

The first wave of American troops met with little resistance, and at 8 o'clock the second American wave was in possession of several points of the German first line. 'r s *1

The attack was preceded by a barrage lasting four hours. The attack was on the southern side of the St. Mihiel, and was made along a distance of 12 miles. The attack on. the western side was on a front for eight miles.

There has been a great concentration of Franco-American artillery, and entente airplanes are operating in large numbers. i There are some indications that the Germans are withdrawing their artillery, although it is more probable that they are going to fight hardf before being driven out after enduring a stifling barrage of more than eight hours.

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BIOTISII FORCES POSH TOWARD ST. QUENTffl

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American offensive movement was likely to be witnessed this fall and Lorraine has been mentioned as one of the more probable fields for the at-

on & 20-mile front in Lorraine, near The German citadel of Metz lies

the Gteraaan border. The movement evidently is aimed primarily at the elimination of the St. Mihiel salient, which for more than four years has projected into the allied line, southeast of Verdun.

only some 15 miles to the northeast, of Pont-Mousson at the easterly edge of the salient under attack and it seems not beyond probability that this may be a further objective of the offensive, should it develop favorably in the crushing out or material reduction of the salient.

The removal of this salient. In fact, would seem to be a necessity before any drive in force into German territory on this front were attempted as otherwise the German forces to the west would be left in a threatening position on the left flank of the attacking armies.

ENEMY IS OUTFLANKED.

Lines Weakened Before St. Gobotft Forest Stronghold. AI/IMTrD ARMY HEADQUARTERSf IN FRANCE, Sept. 12.—With the oc-. cupation of Travecy and the heights dominating the country to the souths Oen. PetainV forces have outflanke-l the important German position at I«a* Fere. This advance by the French over a narrow front of only two miles presages the evacuation of LaFere by the Germans and general weakening of their lines before the Vital stronghold of St. Gohain forest.

Slowly the allies are pushing the enemy back on his Hlndenburg line defenses from LaFere to St. Quentinr slight advances being made by both the French and British armies fiehling in this area. The l'Vench have taken and passed Hinscourt and retained their hold on Bsslgny-Le-GranjJ_-**»--V

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