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has our thanss tof renewal i',ors
Misses Rub, and Hazel GunsIey
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man to ~cc rrglritus Frriltyrr and
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ship, and he says there is very little
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EDWARD l. DYCus.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
ZEPPELIN SHOT down
IN RAID ON ENGLAND

LONDON, August 6.-Hostile air
ships approached the east coast OF
England about half-past O'Clock
Monday night, the admiralty announc-
es. The enemy aircraft did not pene-
trate far inland.
One of the enemy aircraft, Zeppelin,
was brought down, 1t was officially an
nounced today. Another Of the German
airships was damaged. but probably
succeeded in reaching its base.
the official statement relative to the
air raid reads:
Five enemy airships attempted to
cross the coast last night. but while
still at sea. were attacked by royal air
force continSents- cooperating with
naval units.
Three were engaged in action and one
was shot down in flames forty miles
from the coast. Another was damaged
but probably succeeded in reaching its
CaSe,"
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Further Retirement Likely.

Further Retirement Likely.
In allied capitals it is not believed
that the German crown prince will at
tempt to stand long on the northern
bank of the vesle, but will soon re-
tire to prepared positions north of
the Aisne. The vesle line is capable
Of being outfanked without much ef-
fort and it would seem the part of
wisdom for the enemy to withdraw to
behind the Aisne.
Gen. Foch has given no indication
of his plans. The activity along the
yesle lends color to the opinion that
he is not yet through with the crown
nrince and that the Germans between
soissons and Rheims will have to give
more ground. Around the ends OF
this sector of the battlefront there
has been little activity. although it is
from the regions of Rheims and
Evening star., 1918-08-06
TOLL OF VICTORY
IN NMARNE SALIENT
Casualties in Recent Fighting
Made Known by War
Department. .,3
4ss MADE PUBLIC TODAY

Army and Marine Corps casualties
in the fighting on the Marne-Aisne sa-
lient, made public today by the War
Department, numbered 49S-35S SOL
diers and 140 marines. This brought
the total since the, toll of victory be-
gan to arrive yesterday to. 1918 and
the number of all casualties since
American forces first landed in France
to 16,4o6.
An additional Army list issued last
night and included in those published
in The Star today. contained 299
names. 256 killed and forty-three died
of wounds.
Today's Army lists contained mostly
the names Of wounded, whereas those
of yesterday showed 459 killed in
action and eighty died of wounds.
List Covers Several Days.
These lists do not represent any one
days fighting, but probably include
some of the casualties for several
days.
One of today's Army lists officially
reported Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt of
the. Aviation Corps. dead and buried
Lieut.. Roosevelt was reported July II
to have fallen in combat behind the
enemy lines north of the Marne on
July "A, and several days later press
dispatches announced that German
aviators had given notice of his death
and burial with military honors.
No estimate of the American casual
ties in this continuous fighting has
been received from Gen. Pershing, and
1t was said authoritatfvely today tina
none is expected. In that connection
Acting Secretary Of War ,croweH
deprecated any guesses as to casual
ties in the overseas forces, saying that
publications which would exaggerate
or minimize the total would create
unnecessary anxiety among. the rela-
ttves and friends of American soldiers
Complete Lists to Come.
Acting Secretary croweu told
newspaper correspondents that Gen
Pershing would supply complete and
VERIFIED casualty lists as rapidly as
they can be transmitted, and that
they would be given to the press and
speak for themselves as to numbers.
I'VE are beginning" said Mr.. Crow.
ell. ito receive from Gen. Pershine
the toll of victory in the Marne-Aisne
offensive.
'The casualty lists that are now
being made public have been received
by cable from Headquarters. Ameri.
can expeditionary forces, and repre-.
sent losses in the recent fighting
1t was. pointed out here that had
the casualties among the American
forces been unusually large, some oi
the divisions necessarily would have
had to be withdrawn. The fact thai
none of them has been, and that they
have been fighting virtually continu.
ously for twenty-one days, is taken by
officers here to show that their losses
have been much smaller than those
they have inflicted on the enemy, whe
has been forced to withdraw many OF
his divisions.
Evening star., 1918-08-06

Soissons that fanking movements will
have to be launched.
Bringing Up His Forces.
1t is not improbable the allied lead
er is waiting until his troops and
guns in strong force reach the south
ern bank of the Vesle before contin-
uing operations against the crown
prince.
Except for occupying the ground
given up by the Germans along the
Ancre and west of the Avre. the al
lies have made no move against the
| enemy on these sectors. That the re-
| tirement from west of the Ancre was
! not an isolated move is shown by the
| Withdrawals along the Avre and from
| the La Bassee canal in Flanders. In
the north the Germans withdrew
from the canal in the region Of Pa
caut wood, northwest Of Bethune-
This position marked the German
farthest point west in the Lys salient
Elsewhere on the western front there
| has been no activity of Importance.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Confer on Shipyard Conditions.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. August g.
Important conferences looking to the
adjustment of conditions and wages
IN shipyards on the Pacific coast be-
gan here today. at which representa-
lives from the western plants and
officials of the Emergency Fleet Cor
lp"ation were present. A two-day
conference will be held here. after
which the meetings will be transfer.
s.. . Washington.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Position a Critical One.

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE VEsLE. Monday. August g.
The Germans facing the Americans
along the vesle increased the intens-
ity Of their artillery IRE late today.
bringing into action guns Of $50 mil
limcters against the forces west Of
F',e;~. During the afternoon the
c...- ,o.-esI za-ne projectors
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Americans Along the Kesle !.
Under Terrific German Fire

from the slopes north Of the vesle.
where they appeared to be well or
ganized. Machine guns also were
used repeatedly. ::
The American lines also were sub
jected to a heavy fire from German
1865, and late in the afternoon the
enemy raked the hill tops with va
rious kinds of.gas shell.
The bio Gun duel soon became -
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Used Mails to Defraud, Charge.

NEW YORK. August e.-Jacob Simon
Herxig. who, under the name Of George
Graham Rice. is said to have done n
stock brokerage business Of SIC, ,o00:.
900 during the past year. has been
indicted on a charge of using the
mails to defraud. Hersig had pre-
yiously been indicted by q county
grand, jury on i've charges Of grand
larceny. The latest Indictment con-
stAiifs sixteen counts and alleges eight
acts of sreceivinE. money fr; ele In
yasSorA Ea~ -.sne.sa - Ssere- 80 Sat
Evening star., 1918-08-06
SISTER RULE MODIFIED

Owing to the modification of the
rule prohibiting sisters Of men in the
service from engaging in overseas
work of the Y. M. c. A all immediate
requirements are filled by the release
of sisters who had been previously
accepted.
New applicants cannot be sent
abroad before October /.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
TWO BRITISH DESTROYERS
SUNK BY ENEMY MINES

LONDON. August 5.-Two British
torpedo boat destroyers were sunk by
enemy mines August 2. according to
ar official statement by the British
admiralty. Five officers and ninety.
two ratings were lost, according to
the statement.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
French Troops at the AUre;;
Vesle Front Is Stabilized

the Aisne instead of going behind
that river. The result would prob
ably be enormous losses fer the
enemy.
about a Quieting down of things in
this sector, but they cannot afford to
overlook the fact that their opponent
has something to say as to this. A
retreat is more easily begun than
ended"
The Echo de Paris lays stress upon
the various signs observable Of the
strategical retreat which the German
high command may have in contem-
plation at various points where the
French are attacking. 1t believes the
enemy is preparing a relief often
Sive," to be launched shortly.
The Matin, in an article printed un-
der a large portrait of Gen. Foch.
points to the unanimity among the
allies and pays tribute to the bold
strategy and the high qualities which
the generalissimo has evinced. notably
his keen foresight. This newspaper.
reports that Premier Clemenceau had
conference lasting several hours
with Gen. Foch yesterday at head
quarters.
German Divisions Shattered.
By the Associated Press.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, August (morning).-The
German crown prince is now engaged
in reconstituting his shattered di-
visions behind the lines with the aid
of the remainder of the 1919 recruits,
in the opinion of Gen. Mangin, whose
army played such a brilliant part in
forcing the German retreat from the
Marne.
Some of the German divisions which
took part in this battle had their
company strength reduced to less
than fifty men, some of the companies
being still further depleted in num-
bers. In addition some Of the best
divisions of Crown Prince Rupprecht
of Bavaria were used in the battle,
having been loaned the crown prince
from the armies farther north.
British Front Bombarded.
LONDON, August 6.-The German
guns were active last night in the re-
gion north of Villers-Bretonneux, on
the front northeast of Amiens, the
war office announced today. They
threw gas shells into the British lines.
The Germans attempted to pick on
a British post in the district north
east of Merris. on the Flanders front.
but failed under a British counter at
tack.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Today's Temperature.

Weather bureau am, -; 8
Am, so; 9 am, SS; 10 am, %;
IL am, "a; noon, s6; 1 pm, 80:
1:15, 100.
Kiosk. Pennsylvania avenue
near 18th street-S2 at 7 O'clock,
rising steadily throughout the
morning to 100 at noon. At 1.
o'clock this afternoon the kiosk
thermometer registered 102,
Highest temperature at the
weather bureau yesterday was
!, 50. at $3.50 o'clock in the after
noon.
Highest temperature at the
kiosk yesterday was 102, 4t 4.
o'clock In the afternoon.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
ELN0RA G0FF DIES.
Faithful Servant at Rudolph
Kauffmann's Home SO Years.

.Elnora Con died yesterday at her
home, 1927 Church street, in, the
fiftieth year of her age. after an ILL.,
ness Of only two days. She had been
faithful and devoted servant in the
home of Rudolph Kaufman for
lthirty-three years. A III
Funeral services, will be held We'd
nesday afternoon and .the .intefment
viii be In Woodlswn ensneterSS -
Evening star., 1918-08-06

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, August 6.-French troops
have reached the west bank OF the
Ayre between Breaches and Morlsei'
north of Montdidier. says the official
statement from the war office today.
North of the vesle the Germans
have been repulsed in efforts to dis
lodge French and American units
which crossed from the south bank.
The official statement from the war
office today also reports French ad-
vance to the Avre, north OF Mont
didier.
Prisoners were taken by the French
in the repulse of German raid
southeast of Montdidier.
German Attacks in Vain.
The determined attacks which the
Germans have been delivering
against the allied advanced guards
north Of the vesle have failed to dis.
turb the temporary stabiiization OF
~ vesle front, The allied command
&c retaining the initiative in these
Much Importance is attached today
to the operations reported farther to
the north along the line between
Rraches and Marisel, north OF Mont
didier. These are pointed to as d.
rect menace to the junction point Of
the armies of Gen. Won Hutier ana
Crown Prince 3upprecht.
German resistance north OF the
vesle is beiEg continued. the enemy
rear guard standing determinediy
along the heights commanding the
river crossings wnere the French
Night elements, which have passed be-
yond the river are encountering them.
saws the Havas Agency's review OF
the battle front situation today. The
Germans are trying to prevent fur
ther allied crossings.
There is general agreement among
tho military critics that the Germans
will not be able to remain long In
The region between the Vesle and the
Aisne. where their position Is con-
sidered untenable.
Position Critical One.
"rhe German position between the
,wo rivers" says LIE Journal. "fs 9
critical one, being shallow and swept
hy the French artillery along the en-
IRE front and at Some points on the
sanks.- Its Communications are un-
safs' and it will be dangerous for the
Germans to make their stand below
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Pursuit Pauses at the Kesle,
While Allied Guns and
Troops Assemble.
HUN MOVES INDICATE PLAN .
FORA GENERAL RETIREMENT

By the Assoiat
front the situation has been stabilized
while the opposing forces for further
movements
along northern front continues and Crown
Prince Ruppech carried another withdrawal
British given territory along the La Bassee
apex the Lys salient Meanwhile the French and
organizing the territory evacuated north and south OF
the Somme in Picardy.
Heavy artillery dues and patrol actions progress along
American troops small units have crossed
north of the various points mostly accommodating
expeditions The enemy has failed in attempts these
ncurson Fsmes, the of the line and which is held
by Americans apparently the especial mark of the German
gunners and they bobarng violently The Americans.
however their position and have sent patrols
the this point.
Evening star., 1918-08-06

Admiral Won Capelle succeeded Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz as German minister
of marine in March, 1916. His report4d
resignation may have some connection
with the retirement Of Admiral Won
Holtzendorff. head of the naval gem
eraI staff. announced August 2. Sew
eral days before his announced re-
tirement Won Holtxendorn had apol-
ogfzed for the failure of German SUBJ
marines -to-sink America7 tr1nnDorts.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
MARCH TOOUTL|NE
PROGRAM IN RUSSIA
Czecho- -Slav Sends Note OF
Appreciation 10 fresi-
dent Wilson.
SEE REJUVENATED NATION

Both military and diplomatic circles
are keenly interested in developments
in the American-Japanese plans to CO.
operate with the Czecho-Slavs and to
bring order out of chaos in Russia.
Cablegrams from Siberia give frag-
mentary information of the progress
of current affairs at the scene, and
meanwhile this government, acting in
cooperation with the government of
Japan, is planning important moves.
General March. chief OF staff, to-
morrow will outline as far as mill
tary prudence permits the scope OF
the action which the government of
the United States will take through
it's military arm. although his state
ment is not expected to disclose all
the details the public might desire to
have.
Allies in Complete Accord.
The important fact is that at this
time there Is complete accord among
the governments of an the allies
with respect to the projected ac-
tivities. Moreover, the United States
consent Of the other allies. will de-
volve the burden Of military CAM
paigning, are backed by the indorse-
ment Of the Czecho -Slovak representa-
tives in the United States.
This was evidenced and made of
to President Wilson, through the De-
Masa16k. president Of the Czecho-
Slovak national council and comman-
der-in-chief of the Czecho-Slovak
armies. The communication addressed
to the President follows:
Text of Communication.
Mr.. President: With the deepest
satisfaction 1 thank you for your
decision to help our Czech-Slovak
army in Russia Mr. President.
you have repeatedly announced the
principles in which American
citizens have been bred. the prin-
ciples of liberated mankind. of the
actual equality of nations, and the
principles according to which
n
power from the consent of the
governed. The decision of the Sd
of April to us constitutes a guar
antee that these American princi-
pies will be realized. 1t Is far these
principles that our nation has been
contending not only in this war. but
already long ago; il is for these
principles that our boys are she'd
ding their blood on the endless
plains of Russia and Siberia.
Your name. Mr.. President. as you
have, no doubt, read, is openly
cheered in the streets of Prague
our nation will be forever grate-
full to you and to the people of the
United States. And we know how
to be grateful
Prof. Masaryk sent similar express
sions of felicitation to the embassies
of the allies in Washington.
Await Gen. March's Statement.
Tomorrow's statement of Gen. March
as to the military movements in Rus
sia is awaited in both diplomatic and
military circles with interest. The be-
lief is held in every important quarter
in official Washington that the war in
Europe may be Influenced to an i'm
portant degree by the rehabilitation
Of Russia. enabling her participation
in hostilities on the eastern front,
while the allies continue to pound the
Germans on the western battle lines:
and the first step toward the coming
proposed strenthening of the power
of ~
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Won TIRPITZS SUCCESSOR
NOW TO GIVE UP OFFICE

ZURICH Switzerland. August g.
Admiral Won Capelle, German minister
of marine. will resign shortly, accord
ing to Berlin dispatches to the Stutt-
CART Tageblatt. the Munich Zeitung
and the Augsburg Zeitung.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
102 DEGREES SETS
MARK FOR AUGUST
Two O'Clock Temperature
Sets Record for Month at
Weather Bureau.

A record for high temperature in
Warrington in August was
reached mt O'Clock today. when
the omciaI thermometer at the
weather bureau Registered 1O2 de-
Erees. Bureau omcials snid this
was the highest for August ever
recorded.
Win downtown Thermometers reg
istering 1oe at o'clock this after
noon. Washington is in the midst Of
the severest heat wave Of the sum-
mer.
Four cases of prostration were re-
ported to the police. Mrs. Annie Ed
wards. seventy-two. of $40 Alabama
avenue southeast, was overcome in
Wilson Park. Congress Heights, about
10 o'clock last night and taken home.
Two men were overcome on the
street and were treated by an am
bulance surgeon from Casualty Hos
pital and went home. One was at I'd
and n streets southwest and the
other on Florida avenue northeast.
Priscilla Jones was overcome at 900
Sd street southwest. She was taken
to Emergency Hospital. HeS condi-
ton is not serious.
A decided drop in the percentage of
humidity was the only consoling fact
to be observed by study of the
weather bureau records today. Yes
terday humidity was registered at the
weather bureau as follows: am, rs;
noon, GA. and Pm, 6s. At the kiosk
downtown the percentage of humidity
at / o'clock today was about 81.
No Relief in Thirty-six Hours.
NO relief for at least thirty-six
hours-maybe longer. was the gloomy
reply received when a sweltering re-
porter called the forecaster of the
weather bureau TO ask If there were
indications of a break in the heat
wave.
Washington and other eastern cities
have not yet felt the full effect of the
wave, which started out in the vicin-
ity of Kansas about two weeks ago,
the forecaster stated.
The entire region from the Atlantic
coast to the Rocky mountains Is in
the grip of a dry spell, which weather
bureau officials say will naturally af-
feet crops.
There is no sign of a shower for
washington within the next twenty
four hours.
100 at Weather Bureau.
At Z o'clock this morning the mercury
at the weather bureau registered at 79.
at o'clock it was so. 9 O'Clock. IS, and
at 10 O'Clock, 90. At 1870 1t was 100.
At the kiosk downtown it was 102 at
pm. The highest temperature yester-
day was ss, at $3.50 o'clock in the after
noon, and the lowest, "a. at $50 o'clock
In tho morning.
The greatest sufferers from the
heat in Washington last night were
the thousands Of strangers who are
here Working for the government.
and nearly all of them are roomers
in the heart Of the city. Even those
families fortunate enough to live in
the suburbs did not escape.
According to the weather bureau,
n shower area is forming In the mid
die west, but 1t probably, will be
forty-eight hours before 1t reaches
Washington.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
HUNREF[ECT|0NON
IS. MEN REFUTED
French Visitor Denies Ger
man Stories Depreciating
American Soldiers.

Edouard de Billy, deputy French
high commissioner. today made a
statement at the commissions head
quarters in this city refuting reflec-
tions made by the German press upon
the value and consequence of the par
ticipation Of American troops in the
recent fighting on the Marne. NJ. de
Billy made particular reference to a
late publication in the Berlin yor-
waerts. which has been quoted in this
country.
Without indulging in any SUPPOSE
ton concerning either the American
losses, which we do not know, or the
lesson to be derived from the present
operations. we wish to set the Ameri-
can public on its guard against the
false insinuation of the Vorwaerts,"
said NJ. de Billy.