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AMERICANS HIT
ASDAWN COMES
Great Blow Falls Without a
Sign of Firing to Warn
Enemy.
BY tie Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE,
July 1s.---The American troops had car
r!ed all before them by late In the after
noon. and had proceeded SO fast that
cavalry was thrown into the action. All
the American headquarters staffs to-
night were well inside the territory
which the Germans held this morning
The Allies have reached, roughly, the
line of Belleau, Courchamps. Chouy,
Nillers-Helon, Chaudun and the heights
dominating Scissors
French cavalry has crossed beyond the
Scissors Chateau Thierry road to open
ngs made by the Franco-American n
forces.
Tho greatest progress made up to
latest reports was about ten kilometere.
or little more than six miles.
Captives Number ThOusn
The American troops up to noon just
south of scissors had captured $500
prisoners. Fifty cannon had been
counted and thousands OF machine guns.
Northwest OF Chateau Thierry the
Americans captured large numbers OF
prisoners ana an equally important
The captures south of Sospns in the
way OF stores were immense and in
cluded some airplanes which the enemy
was unable to remove, so swiftly did
the storming troops sweep through
Many prisoners and many guns stlll re-
main to be counted.
On the line south of scissors the
American troops carried all their OBJ
jectives In the second attack with the
same dash as the first, even proceeding
further than had been expected.
The enemy was routed and for the
most part fled before the American ad.
vance, abandoning even light guns and
ammunition. Only here and there along
, the line was strong resistance offered
and at these points the Germans were
attacked with rifle and bayonet, before
which they retreated steadily.
Second Attack by Noon.
After passing the third detectives set
for the operations OF the morning the
Americans. In cooperation with the
French south OF Soissons. launched a
second powerful attack at noon.
The enemy was take completely by
surprise all along the line. The Ameri-
can troops were brought up in the night
together with their French comrades
of crack units and lay in their positions
until o'clock in the morning. Al
that hour the American and French ar
tillery opened fire.
The Americans advanced behind a
terrific barrage TO their first objective
in less than half an hour. While they
were digging In more Americans In most
cases passed over thS first ob.ectives
and then advanced behind the resumed
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Yankee Troops Conquer Fire.

PARIS, July ls.-While fighting a fire
which occurred at Dax on July 4 Ameri-
can soldiers rendered such valuable as
sistance that the proprietor of the dam
aged buildings sent them a thousand
francs. The Americans have now sent
the sum to the French Red Cross.
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ATTEMPT PARIS AIR RAID.
Several German Planes Appear and
Are Attacked by Batteries.

PARIS (F'riday), July i9.-Several
enemy airplanes attempted to raid the
Paris district last night. The air de-
fences were put into action Immediately.
says the official statement. and the bat
teries opened fire. The alarm was given
at II :5S and "All clear" at 12 40 A. NJ.
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Bp the Associated Press.

TOXIC, July lS.--Accord!ng to infor-
nation in Toxic the plans OF the United
States in Russia are twofold. First,
military assistance to the Czecho-Slo-
vaks, and, second. giving general eco
nomic help to Russia.
The United States is described as
feeling that the Czecho- -Slovaks should
not be abandoned. 1t is said there Is
no desire on the part OF the American
Government to intervene in Russian az
fairs. but that 1t favors the despatch OF
sufficient forces TO leave the CIecho-
Slovaks free to insure the safe arrival
OF their comrades from the interior.
The impression here tonight is that
japan, in spirit of cooperation with
her allies, will follow the suggestion and.
like the Americans, send troops. Great
Britain and France. 1t Is said. also will
send small contingents. so as 10 make
the movement interaliied.
Many Japanese leaders, however, IA
vor military movements in Siberia more
extensive than have been suggested BY
the United States. Their ideas are
based on combating the eastward eX-
tension OF German influence and the
safeguarding OF Japan's interests.
1T Is suggested as being not unlikely
that the Japanese Government. respond
ing to this opinion, which Is growing
later may open negotiations with the
United States and the Entente Govern
ments concerning the wisdom OF inter-
vention In Russia. which. while being
chiefly directed by Japan. would be sup
ported by all the Allies. The indica-
tions are that the japanese statesmen
desire to work in close harmony with
the Allies. including the United States.
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u. S. MAN WHO SAVED
MATES GETS D. S. G.
SDam Marne Under Fire
Others Honored.
BIZ he Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN LoR-
RAINE. July 1S--Gen. Pershing has
awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
to Lieut., Walter r. Flannery OF Pitts
burg. who swan the Marine under heavy
fire on the night of June and brought
back wounded soldiers who had escaped
from their German captors but who were
unable to get across the river. For this
rescue Lieut.. Flannery recently received
the French War Cross.
Distinguished Service Crosses have
been awarded also by Gen. Peshing to
Lieut., Joseph J. Brown. Sergeant James
Hyde and Corporal Henry Willard for
gallant conduct In Belleau Wood, and TO
Sergeant Charles Cunningham for driv-
ing on an enemy ralding party IN Alsace
after he had been wounded.
PARIS. July lS.--Six American cita-
tions appeared in the official journal
to-day. Two mention Lieut., Paul +.
Baer of Mobile, United States Flying
Corps, for his remarkable audacity In
making six flights in one day and bring
ing down two Germans"
The second citation. dated June T.
says: Lieut. Baer brought down his
eighth enemy sirplane and did not hesi-
tate the next day to attack within the
enemy lines a patrol of superior num-
bers. with which he engaged In a fierce
combat from which he did not return"
Lieut.. Baer was reported missing early
In June. Since then II has been Of
ficially announced that he was prisoner
in a German camp.
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JAPAN FAVORS
UNITED
SIBERIAN PLAN
Military Assistance for the
ezecho-Slovaks Is First
Step Proposed.
CONTROVERSY TN TOXIC
Conservatives in MikadO's Gov
ernment Opposed to
Expenditure.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE suS from the
London Times,

Special Gable Dsspatch TO THE Sun from the
London Times,
Copyright. 1918: oil d0hs rsserred.
TOXIC, July IS (delayed) ALI the
Toxic newspapers are absorbed with dis
cussions concerning the rumored mes
sage from Washington to the Toxic
Government. 1t may seem strange that
while all the leading Japanese journals
favor Intervention in Siberia. the Govern
ment policy is paralyzed by party leaders
in a country where hitherto parties have
been Of small account.
The explanation lies in the fact thai
leaders like Viscount Kato and thu
representatives OF the chief financial in
stitutions are notoriously opposed Il
Intervention. which would involve ar
unprecedented sacrifice OF money. ever
conceding that Japan would have finan
cial assistance from the Allies. Thii
aspect OF intervention they have EN-
phasized from the beginning.
1t will take time to convert the oppo
sition, but all Indications point to ~
eventual mobilization. with action rapit
and efficient
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DRIVE CAUGHT
FOE SLEEPING
AND FARMING
Germans Were Told Allies
Offensive Could Not Start
for Some Time.
YANKEES SING IN FIGHT
Cross River Breast High to At
tack-Capture Cannon
Near Courchamp.
YANKEES SING IN FIGHT
BY the Associated Press.

on THE FRENCH FRONT IN FRANCE,
July ls-Ths French-American attack
along the broad front north of the
Marne was an absolute surprise. Many
German officers we're captured while
asleep and numbers OF the men were
taken while harvesting rye. The great
est stupefaction was created among all
the enemy troops holding the lines at
the suddenness of the attack. Some OF
the prisoners declare they had been told
1t was impossible FOR the Allies to carry
out any operation in the way OF an
offensive for some time.
Many tanks participated in the at
tack. having been able to take UP their
positions during the terrific storm which
prevailed. The american troops. CO.
operating with their French comrades
in the assault, did brilliant work.
Contest Around Courchamp.
Around Courchamp. northwest OF
| Chateau Thierry. the German resistance
was more obstinate than on any other
part OF tho Paris line.
In this region the Allies captured
eighteen cannon. numerous machine guns
and large numbers OF prisoners who
have not yet been counted.
The allied troops showed wonderful
| spirits and advanced singing A bat
TALON OF infantry crossed the River
| Savieres breast high in water.
The barrase fre preceded the waves
OF infantry, but one OF the heaviest
storms Of this year drowned the noise
OF the shells Most OF the Germans had
taken shelter in their dugouts from the
deluge and the Entente allied troops
were among them with grenades and
bayonets before they had time to tu-r
around.
| Many prisoners are coming In.
The Entent. allied troops are display v
! ing the utmost fervor in the attack theil
desire being to strike strong blow IL
return for the recent German assault.
| 7, ;s ,hs arst occasion tb,s wear tha,
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Air Forces Win LnureIs.

The air forces likewise took an eftec-
tive part in the actual fighting with
their machine guns and aerial torpedoes
One OF the principal elements which
worked toward bringing the German
offensive to n halt was the splendid CO.
operation Of the transport and informa-
ton services. In Champagne, lorry
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Hungarian Women Refused Vote.
' AMSTERDAM. July lS.--The lower
house of the Hungarian Diet has re-
tected the Governments measure giving
the vote to women, says a Budapest
despatch to-day
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WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Further than
an official admission that negotiations
have been going for some time with
Great Britain, japan and France look
ing to the adoption Of a common policy
in Siberia absolutely nothing was made
available for publication In reference
to the Toxic dispatches in regard to
Intervention in Siberia.
In these circumstances II Is not per-
missible under the voluntary censorship
by which the Government has asked the
American newspapers to withhold publi-
cation of certain informatio until II has
been officially announced TO disclose
what Is known OF the Governments
plans.
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BIZ the Associated Press.

SHANGHAI. July ls.--A despatch to
the Daily NeWs from Pekin says the
Allies have decided upon joint lnterven-
ton in Siberia In the landing of British,
French. japanese and American contin-
gents. who. however, will occupy only
Vladivostok. so as to permit the Czecho-
Slovaks to operate inland.
The correspondent adds that he under
stands, the aggregate allied force will
not exceed one division,
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Lewis Asks Him 70 Run.

Continued on ss0Ath Pogo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
PERSONALS

Earl Hope, of State street. is visit
ing his sister. Mrs. Lucien Boyer, at
Philadelphia. for a c
Word has been received in this city
of the safe arrival in France of Miss
Alice Goddard. librarian of the Pub
lie Library. Miss Goddard has been
granted a leave of absence here to
engage In Y. NJ. c. A. canteen work
abroad.
Mrs. w. c. Mills. Mrs. G. Forman.
Mrs. John Melko and Miss Irene
Coughlin were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Steven Meiko OF Maurer last
night.
Miss Mollie Riedy of Cortlandt
street is spending her vacation at Nj
aBara Falls.
The Misses Alma Peterson of Madi-
son avenue and Elsie Miller of Nc
Clellan street motored to Keansburg
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell b. Voorhees,
have received word OF the safe ar
rival In Europe OF their son Walter.
James n. Horner OF Rector street
Is visiting at Orange for the past two
weeks.
A daughter was born Tuesday TO
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Kaletsch, OF
chauncey street.
Private Joseph Cauler. OF Camp
DIX. visited friends here yesterday.
Miss Anna Miller. of Cornell
1reet. has received word Of the safe
xival overseas OF Private Frederick
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
Good Chances In Artillery

The field and coast artillery branch
es of the u. 8. Army are Offering an
excellent opportunity for young men
willing to put their best foot forward.
These branches are o open for all
men between the ages of eighteen and
twenty-one n thirty-two and forty
one.
Those enlisting in either n of
these branches will be right along
with the big guns. twelve, fourteen and
also sixteen inch monsters. These
branches also offer an opportunity to
go to France loon and see active SER
vice. h advancement in these
branches is very rapid. The coast ar
tillery Is an exceptionally good branch
for a young man to join. II a man en-
lists in this branch he can enroll in
its schools n learn a trade while re-
ceiying the same pay as other enlisted
men.
All branches of the service are now
open to men not subject to the draft
and enliStments for all branches are
being received at the local recruiting
station at $50 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
MOtorist Is ExhOnOTated

Recorder Pickersgill last night
showed little sympathy with Patrol
man Morgan's story of b collision
between his motorcycle n an auto
mobile driven by DIR. Joseph Henshel
of New York on Sunday, when he dis
missed the complaint against the
physician.
As 1t was originally reported by the
EVENING NEWS, DIR. Henshel told
his story last night. Morgan too ex-
ception to the story and ave his YER
sion of 1t. The recorder took the
doctors word for 1t.
DR.. Henshel said that after Morgan
had run into his automobile. while he
was chasing after a speeder. the mo-
torcycle cop had endeavored to have
him pay for the damage to his cycle.
This the motorist refused to do, where
upon Morgan arrested him.
Pending the arrival of the new city
motorcycle, Morgan has been using
his private machine and 1t was that
one which was smashed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
Seven OF for Camp

Seven negroes made UP a small con-
tingent of men. who left this after
noon as Perth Amboy's quota of color
ed men to be sent to Camp Dix In re-
Spouse to a a from the a~djutaut gen.
erals office.
The men left on the 1:43 O'Clock
train from the Central railroad station.
The negroes. a happy looking group,
seemed enthusiastic al having an OPP
porunity to be sem to h camp.
A number of friends and relatives
of the men were present II the station
to see them depart.
The men who left are George Hew-
yesterday afternoon, when the roll
was called and they were given in
structions. They were then dismissed
until they departed this afternoon.
Eldridge NJ. Carly acted as ceptain OF
the contingent.
The men who left are George Hew-
lit, Eldridge M. Carly, James Ward,
Claude Bryan, Clarence King, Emmett
Martin and Cyrus Ollivere. Two OF
the men volunteered to go and were
added to the five called for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
BATTLE INCREASING WITH
FRENCH AND AMERICANS
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NO1hNaAA6CA 1OA- F66G ~
In readiness to be thrown into the
battle to the southeastward. 1t is a
question whether the Germans will
be able to organize these or will have
to withdraw them.
The element of surprise was the
great factor In the Franco-American
success. Ability of the French and
Americans to hold the enemy along
American reserves received orders to
move to the battle line at 5 P. NJ.
They were pushed forward in trucks
and camions. They arrived within
marching distance about midnight.
They began their hike without delay
and reached the front only a short
time before the zero hour. yet. when
they advanced and started chasing
the boches they apparently were as
fresh as ever.
There was no artillery preparation.
The artillery suddenly began q roll
ing barrage and the tanks and infan-
try moved forward. That was all.
A heavy thunderstorm had helped to
conceal the troop movement. but the
day broke bright an clear. It was
great hiking weather. Many of the
German soldiers were at breakfast or
were seeking shelter from the rain
when the Allies went forward.
The Americans had "breakfasted'
the night before and were without
the handicap of stopping at meal
time. ,H
The advance was maintained with
out interruption up to noon with the
French and Americans halted briefly
to rest and r~eorganize. Then they
swept ahead again, advancing farther
than in their first rush. French cav
airy swung ahead with the infantry
in the afternoon and aided the Amer
leans in cleaning the captured viii
lagos. The Americans carried their
whole pack of thirty pounds on their
backs. Most of our units did not
bother with machine guns. 1t was a
straight job Of rifles, b~ayonets and
grenades.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
Fairyland At
CaYnipaI For
Belgian Babies

The carnival held in an empty lot
adjoining the residence of Mr.. n
Mrs. p. J. White in Kearny avenue,
for the benefit of tho Belgian War
Babies. was a huge success last night.
Here you are, anything that
strikes your y right inside" was
the call of the barker as the NEWS
reporter entered the enchanted gates.
When once inside. beneath the fasci-
nation of the Japanese lanterns and
the festooned booths, n forgot the
life of the common mortal and wan
dered as in childhood among the
booths of the country fair.
AS in the fairs of old two steps
,ould not be taken without being
jumped into by one of the clowns,
xnly this time they were miniature
clowns in the persons of Masters Jack
jacobson and George Dalton. In the
background looms the mystery of
mysteries. the fortune-telling tent.
Here, in the costume of the wander
tngn gypsy. little Miss Helen Counlhan
told the secrets of the future and the
past.
A side show was also a feature in
which Masters Patrick White and
Edwin Dalton were the Scottish
j~Ilghlanders. During their perform
ance Miss Katherine Clapsadell and
Masters Kenneth Grace went around
With Powered ~boutonniers for sale.
Another side show was the Rocky
Road to Dublin" i've this Master
Ira jacobson presided. 1t consisted
OF a wagon which was pulled over all
the rocky places in the field.
The other booths contained notions
over which was Miss Anna White.
the general chairman of the carnival,
end a grab-bag stand with little Miss
Margaret Dalton behind the counter,
and Ice cream, candy n fruit
stands. About $40 was cleared both
uff~hfz
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
their u
Germans Bring Up Reserves.
BIZ Untfsd Freso.

-
PARIS, July 19-(12 O'Clock noon.)
New German reserves have been
thrown into battle to oppose the
French and American advance be-
tween the Aisne and the Marine, the
French War once announced today.
The battle Is proceeding fiercely. The
number of enemy prisoners has been
increased.
French and American troops are at
lacking between Rheims and the
lMarne and have made some progress.
West of Rheims the French at
tackled" the statement said.
South of the Marine the French
captured Montzofsin and elected the
German from the eastern border of
Oeuilly. Between the Aisne and the
Marne the French, despite the re-
sistance of the German reserves,
realized a considerable advance dur-
ing the evening.
The battle fe proceeding fiercely.
The number of prisoners have been
increased. -Four guns. thirty machine
guns and 400 prisoners were captured.
Between Montdidier n Noyon and
in the Woevre region, the French took
100 prisoners in raids.
North OF the river, h French pro-
Hgressed in Rio Wood and Corton Wood
and between Torcy and La-tonerre
advanced their lines n kilometer
westward. Further north. the 1tal-
ians took Ardre Mill and progressed
In the region OF Bodily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19

To Save Vessels From sinking.

Interest has been aroused by an ap.
paratus that has lately been developed
to save ocean vessels from sinking
after being torpedoed or damaged by
collision. The contrivance. which Is
shown In Popular Mechanics Maya
zine, comprises a ANIMATED steel disk.
70 the center Of which Is attached q
series of rubberIzed canvas cone
shaped buckets. In use. the end cone
on the chain would be lowered into
the water In the vicinity Of the hole
in a ships hull. Upon being caught by
the inrushing water. II would be pulled
through the opening. The whole string
OF buckets would then be lowered along
with the disk so that the latter
would be pulled In place over the
break The cones. being Of flexible ma
terial. would be able TO pass through
an aperture, regardless OF its shape.
The disk. o In place would be held
BY the pressure Of the water against
the hull.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
LODGES

The installation of the newly
elected and appointed officers of Law
renee Lodge. No. 81, Odd Fellows, will
take place tonight at Odd Fellows
hall. District Deputy Grand Master
George e. Newton and staff of Essex
County Lodge OF Railway. will come
here TO place the new STAFF in their
respective chairs. A reception is be-
ing planned for the deputy and his
staff.
The ~initiatory degree was con
ferred on three candidates by Valhalla
Lodge. No. 275. Odd Fellows, last
night. at tts meeting in Odd Fellows
hall. Arrangements are being made
for the installation OF officers on Au-
gust l.. Plans will be made for a
reception TO the district deputy grand
master and stan who will come here
at hat time.
-Po Ambo Tribe No. 65, Improved
Order of Red Men. held a pow-wow
last night at their wigwam IN Smith
street.
There will be no session Of Perth
Amboy Aerie No. 1885. Fraternal Or
der of Eagles. tonight because of the
convention being held in the city to-
.day and tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-19
Story Telling in
City Hall Park
For Children

The story telling hour held in the
City Hall Park yesterday was the
means of gathering together the cutest
group of children that have been seen
together for a long time. All dressed
up in pinks and blues and white curl
cd up on the grass around Miss Mil
dred Judge. the story teller. they lis
tened oTeB-mouthed to the tales of ac-
venture she related. Every once in a
while some little girl or boy, so en-
crossed in the story as to forget his
surroundings. would make some ejac-
ulation that would test greatly Miss
Judges power of solemnity. About
thirty children were present.
More story telling hours have been
planned in different sections Of the
city.