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Evening star., 1918-08-01
BRITISH

LONDON. August 1.-The day
statement reads:
1--WE carried out successful raid last
night in the neighborhood Of Lens.
tive in the villers-Bretonneuxs sector.
in the neighborhood of BucQuoy. and
about Merris and Meteren."
LONDON, July 31.-The war office
communication. issued this evening.
'aThe hostile artillery was active
during the day southwest of Albert.
and has shown some activity also east
of Robecq."
The air ministry's communication on
aerial activities. issued tonight, follows:
IN addition to the attacks already
tion at Lahr (Baden) was bombed.
ION. the night of the 30-31 of July
our airplanes again proceeded to
Stuttgart and dropped nearly two
tons of bombs on the Bosch magnetic
works. the Daimler works and the
the station.
Several bombs were dropped on
the Hagnau station and barracks,
causing a heavy explosion. The
Remilly junction and two airdromes
were attacked with bombs and ma
chine gun fre.
"On the morning of the 31st of July
at 7:30 o'clock. one of our sQuadrons
attacked the Coblenz station. Owing
to clouds observation was impossible.
The station and factories at Saar-
brucken were subjected to two at
tacks.
THE first formation encountered
large numbers of hostile scouts be-
fore reaching their objective. Bitter
fighting ensued, in the course of
which four of our machines were
shot down.
1.-The remainder bombed their objec-
tive and on their return journey again
were heavily attacked. losing three
more machines.
"One hostile machine was disabled.
The second attack, delivered later.
was completely successful. Bursts
were observed in the factory. In
spite of attacks by hostile scouts. all
our machines returned safely"
The official communication dealing
with aviation, issued tonight. says:
"On July 80 haze and a ground mist
again interfered with observations.
but nevertheless a large number of
photographs were taken by us and
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Foe Actiue Before British;
American Fighters Lauded
nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Il LONDON, August 1.-The German
guns were active last night in the
Somme region in vicinity of villers-
;Bretonneux. today's war Office an
nouncement shows. Activity was also
4displayed by the enemy artillery fur
.ther north near Bucquoy and in Flan-
ders in the Merris-Meteren sector.
< Nobody can contemplate without
profound admiration the vigor and
,heroism with which the Americans
have fought in every stage of the
.battle,' writes the Daily Mails cor
respondent with the American Army
on the front in France.
II IF bravery were the only test for
winning our affections. then the
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tective, was the first witness to take
the stand, He testified that Hogan
sold him quart of liquor for s6.
MI. Richardson also stated that he had
previously bought liquor from another
bellboy employed in the hotel paying
him IS for quart.
The liquor squad of the second pre-.
cinct, under Sergt- Sheetz. last night
raided a house in Freemans court
and arrested Arthur Robinson. col
ored and charged him with selling
liauor. Robinson. the police say: was
retailing whisky at 80 cents drink.
When arraigned in court this morning
trial had not been completed early
this afternoon. .tL
Policeman II. H. Frye of the fourth
precinct last night arrested Charles
A. Jordan and charged him with ped
ding whisky.
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Americans merit the highest possible
esteem. But it is not bravery alone
that has given the Americans during
the last ten days their repeated sue
cesses. Fiercely as they fight, they
nevertheless fight intelligently and
prof1tably.
There are units which have had
much more experience in battle than
others, but when the batta1ions which
have manned quiet sectors are thrown
into the furnace they fight as well
as their more experienced comrades.
There is one unit, which, since the
German offensive began, has won un-
most important points on the line, al
though it had previously experienced
only trench raids and gas attacks.
Such an achievement gives a vivid
indication Of the fighting value of the
Americans"
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A|RSH|P HEAD IN CABINET
Senator New Proposes Independent
Department for Complete Con-
troll Of Work.

Capitalization Of aircraft production
in a new executive department Of the
government, to be known as the De-
partment of Aeronautics, is proposed
in a bill introduced in the Senate to-
day by Senator New, of Indiana, a
member Of the Senate aircraft inyes-
tigating committee.
The Secretary Of Aeronautics pro-
posed in the measure would have com.
plete control Of all matters pertain
ing to designs, purchase, manufacture
and production Of aircraft and equip
ment for the Army. Navy and Marine
Corps.
The life Of the new department
would be limited to one year after
the war and unexpended portions OF
appropriations already made for avi-
alton would be transferred to the new
department.
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Foe Claims $4,000 Prisoners;
Embassies American Losses
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. August 1.-The semi
official Wolff Bureau of Berlin is
sending out reports Of heavy losses
inflicted on American troops fighting
on the Marne front. A telegram
dated Wednesday and received here
says:
IAN American prisoner captured on
July 29 said that Of the first bat
TALON Of the 10th Regiment, after a
German attack east Of Chateau
Thierry on July II. only thirty were
left, and no reinforcements had ar
rived since that time. The second
battalion of the same regiment in
going forward toy the attack Tuesday
July 800 west Of Meuniere wood had
100 casualtiesn
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French Beat Back German
Attack ir Bigny Region

An attempted enemy raid between
the Disc and Montdidier was rspulsed
During the fighting on July % and
29 the allied aviators were active
along the whole front of the battle
between the Aisne and the Marne, ac-
cording to the Havre correspondent at
the front.
On July IS French and British bomb
ing planes dropped over twenty tons
of protecttles upon cantonments and
roads in the Ardae and Vesle valleys
and upon railroad stations and mill
tary objectives in the same region
On July 29 and the following night
thfrty-six tons of bombs We're DROP
peAtfires and explosions being caused
There were many aerial combats
during the course of which fourteen
enemy machines were shot down OF
forced to land disabled.
Evening star., 1918-08-01
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, via London, July 81
German troops in the fighting Tues
day took more than 1000 prisoners
from the allied armies, increasing
their captures to more than $4,000
since July Is, says the German official
communication issued today. The
communication adds that on Tuesday
nineteen allied airplanes were shot
down, and that everywhere allied at
tacks on the Rheims-Soissons sector
were repulsed with heavy losses. Ad-
mission is made. however. that the
British have captured the village of
Merris, southwest of Ypres.
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By the Associated Press.

dbsUCIuItU
PARIS, August 1.-The Germans
this morning attacked the French po-
sitions in the region of Bligny. south
west of Rheims. The attack was re-
pulsed, says the official statement to-
day from the war Office.
In the fighting on the Soissons-
Rheims 'front.' July 15 to 81, the Ger
mans used forty-ive divisions, accord
ing to the Echo de Paris. Many OF
these divisions were used several
times, being brought back into the
fight after rest of only one or two
days.
: PARIS. July 31.-There was only ar
tillery activity on the battle front
Wednesday, according to the official
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MRS. c. W. TYREE DEAD.

The death Of Mrs. Charlotte Wood
son Tyree. wife OF Victor l. Tyree,
formerly Of Washington. is announced
in cable received from La Pax,
Bolivia, by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Nelson Woodson- Of 703 Mon
roe street northeast.
Victor Tyree IL the son. of Nal.
Amos Tyree of 1925 Crittenlen street.
The young couple were married .
rear ago In Lima, Peru.
Evening star., 1918-08-01
AUSTRIAN.

AMSTERDAM, via London, July 81.
An allied retirement in Albania is
reported in the official statement is
sued by the Austrian war office to-
day. The statement reads:
-In Albania the enemy early this
morning evacuated his front lines at
many points.
'In q successful raid in the Sasso
.Rosso region. in northern Italy, we
captured twenty-five prisoners.
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OFFICIAL WAR. REPORTS

more than eleven tons Of bombs were
dropped on enemy sidings and dumps.
Rather more enemy machines were
encountered, fifteen being brought
down and six being driven down out
of control. Six of our machines are
missing.
tons of bombs were dropped by us
without losses. In addition to those
already reported. a hostile machine
was shot down by infantry are on the
29th instant"
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Foe Withdrawal to Nesle
Seems Immediate Prospect

lief that they are planning a with
drawal to new positions along the
River Vesle.
A, deserter who came into the lines
last night declared that orders had
been issued for a series Of retrograde
movements until Fismes, on the Vesle,
had been reached.
Except for minor engagements there
was only artillery fire along the line
up to noon today and that was COM
paratively light.
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ITALIAN.

ROME, July 31.-An official state
, ment issued today by the Italian war
Office says:
I'm the Daone valley our troops
have surprised an enemy advanced
post and captured its occupants.
"In the Brenta valley the enemy
launched an attack in force against
our line on the Coronne. After brisk
hand-to-hand fighting the enemy was
forced to retire. losing machine guns
and fame projectors. A few prison.
ers remained in our hands.
Five hostile airplanes have been
brought down."
Evening star., 1918-08-01
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE MARINE FRONT, August 1.
noon.-The Germans used less artil-
lery late yesterday against the at
tacking forces on this front, depend
ing more uopn their machine gunners
for defending their lpes. This fact.
coupled with stories of prisoners and
deserters, teE-5s to strengthen the be-
Evening star., 1918-08-01
Argentine Flour for Curacao.

wILLEMSTAD, Curacao. August L.
Argentine -four is being imported into
Curacao and distributed by the gov
ernment. The first consignment OF
this -four arrived here today.
Evening star., 1918-08-01
Bullets From Three Sides.

but as the new occupants began
to organize their defenses they found
that bullets appeared to be coming iv
from three sides of the village and 1t
was not long before they discovered
that the Americans, while withdraw
ing from the front of the town. had
commenced an encircling movement
on both sides. thus forming ring
almost completely around it.
Americans Better Shots.
Then came tragic fighting. The
Prussian guard had voted not to sur
render and their opponents were just
as anxious to see the thing through.
1t was an affair of small arms. but
the Americans proved to be better
shots and slowly picked of men here
and there.
Then the Americans began to ad-
vance, and slowly their encircling
ring closed about it. AS the rings
drew closer and the defenders saw
their doom approaching, they re-
doubled their fire, but still the Amer
leans came on unfalteringly, like
storm or the unavoidable stroke of
fate.
Man Grapples Man.
when the Americans reached the
precincts of the village their fire
ceased, and with one wild yell they
closed with the foe. The fierce up
roar suddenly gave place to a strange
silence as man grappled with man.
Only the clash of steel on steel and the
groans of the stricken could be heard.
Evening star., 1918-08-01
TWO MORE TAKEN
FOR LIQUOR SALES
Four Cases Against Alleged
BootIeggers Disposed Of in
Police Court.

With the arrest last night OF two al
legged bootleggers. the efforts against
Illicit traffic in liquor in Washington
were reinaugurated after two days
of calm.ts
Determined to dispose of as many
as possible of the thirteen cases set
for today in the District branch Of
the Police Court against alleged boot
leggers. the court started with rush
this morning and at noon had SEN
fenced four defendants and put one on
probation.
Maximum Sentence Imposed.
Paul Richardson, arrested June !. by
Sergt. William E. Holmes and Detec-
tive ]. A. Sullivan Of the eighth pre-
cinct, charged with bootlegging, was
convicted this morning and sentenced
to the maximum penalty Of two years
Imprisonment. Upon recommendation
of Ringgold Hart, assistant district
John Fitzhue each were sentenced to
eight months in Jail for selling liquor.
Ella Walker was arrested June 23 by
Policeman Edward Curry Of the sixth
precinct, while Fitzhue was arrested
by Policeman E. T. Harney Of the
fourth precinct June %.
Emma King, colored, convicted OF
bootlegging, was put on probation this
morning on account of Illness
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lage on Monday, the Germans made
no infantry attack on the place. but
kept up constant artillery and ma
chine gun fire to drive them out. This
continued all day on Tuesday, and
toward evening the enemy seemed to
think that the spirit of the defenders
might possibly be broken. and then
they began to emerge from the Nesles
forest in way that seemed to fore
cast a fresh attempt to take the
village.
OF the fighting which ensued the
correspondent writes:
".The Americans after three days OF
to-and-fro fighting through the village
had learned subtlety and were de-
termined to have real fight to fln-
ish. They consequently withdrew as
If rertiring from Seringes and the
Germans crept down from the high
ground convinced they had their op-
ponents beaten Additional German
troops came pouring in until the town
was occupied as it never had been be-
fore.
Evening star., 1918-08-01

"The issue was never in doubt for
an instant. AT this kind Of fighting
the American is more than equal to
any Prussian guardsman. and In a
little more than ten minutes all was
prisoners, every German in the VII
lage had breathed his last. Such was
the final capture of -Seringes.
Evening star., 1918-08-01
Germans Annfhilated.

Later in the morning the fighting
extended still further eastward and
in every case the Germans who at
tackled were annihilated. Later came
the attack on Seringes and an at
tempt at the same time to drive the
allies from hill 1877. west of Seringes.
There for the first time since the al
lies crossed the Ourcq the Germans
may be said to have definitely taken
the offensive.
"All through the days fighting the
enemy's airplanes attempted in the
most daring manner to assist in the
battle Early in the morning six en-
emy planes succeeded in penetrating
as far as the La Croix Blanche farm.
near La Fere forest. They swooped
down close above the roads in the
valley and fred upon allied troops.
Members of the Prussian guard
who were taken prisoner state that
their orders were to. hold the line at
all costs. and well they obeyed. All
three of their battalions were ap-
parently in the line on this memora-
BILE day. which ended everywhere in
victory for the allies. although there
was no great gain of ground.
During the following night ground
near Cienes was captured by the
Americans. This advance will make
1t possible for the troops in this Sec
tor to join hands with the conQuerors
of Sergy and Seringes."
Evening star., 1918-08-01
Enemy Twice Fails.

During the night the enemy twice
attempted to retake Sergy. but each
time he was repulsed with heavy
losses. Then he made fierce assault
on Meurcy farm. east of Seringes.
which was piled with the dead which
he had left there the day before,
when every man defending it died at
his post There again the enemy was
unsuccessful, though not until steel
had crossed steel in the big farmyard,
and the heaps of German slain had
been doubled in the ruins about 1t.
This was classic fighting. indeed
man against man, and the better to
win. There was no call for quarter.
The pride of the professional soldier
was up against the pride of the free
man. both preferring death. to sur.
render. -
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Maximum Sentence Imposed.
Bellboy on Trial,

The trial of Lawrence (Pat) Hogan,
twenty years old, bellboy in a promf-
nent hotel, charged with selling
whisky. was begun shortly before
noon. NJ. s. Richardson, a private de-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
rHEATERS FOR USE
BY MEN IN CAMPS
ARE NOW COMPLETED

The Government Liberty" thea
.ers at the 16 National Army canton
ments are all completed, and in few
performances have been given. Inc
buildings, which are supervised by the
War Department Commission on Tram
ing Camp Activities, are l2O feet WIDE
and l79 feet long, made Of pine boards
unpainted, but faced with heavy build
ing paper, which makes the sides arr
tight. Complete ventilating systems
have been installed and heat is sup
,Iiod bv steam and small stoves
There are five large entrances and 10
exits and the theater, seating 3,o0O
men, may be emptied in about one min
ute.
The stare is 65 feet wide. The floor
Of the auditorium is saucer-shapei and
sloping, so every seat provides a clear
view of the stage. The seats are ben
ches fitted with comfortable backs, and
sections will be reserved so tickets may
be purchased in advance. The "siml
lage" books. soon TO be placed on sale
will be good for all these theaters, as
we'll as chautauqua tents.
The motion-ricture booth, housing
!wo machines, is asbestos lined. TIL
stage has an asbestos curtain. Light
Jag effects are similar to those of stan
ard city theaters.
The theater is placed on the highes
point of ground in each camp. and L
nane camps tle post Office. main lit
.ary building, and hostess houses ar
.earb~, making sort of town cente
where large numbers of men gathe
: each night.
The tower on top of the stage LOT
about IS feet from the ground. serve
as a signal tower for wig -wagging.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
1917 SUGAR REPORT
FOR LOUISIANA

The production of sugar in Loulsl-
ana for the 1917 season is estimated
# 30, 900 short tons (of 200o pounds)i
n tie LASTS OF preliminary reports
made to tle Bureau of Crop Estimates,
United States Department Of Agricui-
ture. before the season is entirely
closed.
This estimate is subject to revision
eftes- final reports for the entire grind
ing season arc received.
The production in 1916 was estima
ted ar 500, 300 short tons, and in 1915
at 1877 500 short tons.
Indications are that the crop Of 1917
is the shortest since 1910, with the ex
ception of the crops of 1912 and 1915
The cane used for sugar in 1917 u
estimated at 100000 short tons, a
compared with 4,O72.ooo saOrt tons IL
/ 1916.
There was an estimated increase o
70 per cent in the planted acreage dU
ring 1917 over the preceding season
but the growing season of the can
was unusually dry, and the early free'
es aided in cutting the crop short.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
ARMY REGULATIONS URGE
CORDIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN
OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN

} The following paragraph of Army
is the only rule now exis-
twecn officers and enlisted men:
s ss..sss;ols ere forbidden TO injure
those under their authority by tyranl-
cal or caprieious conduct or by abusive
language. While maintaining dlscl-
pline and the thorough and prompt
performance of military duty, all OIL
ers. in dealing with enlisted men, will
hear in mind the absolute necessity OF
so treating them as to preserve their
self-respect. Officers will keep III as
close touch as possible VITA the men
under their command, will strive to
bu;ld ND such relations Of confidence
and sympathy as will insure the free
approach of their men to them toi
counsel and assistance. This relation
ship may be gained and maintained
without relaxation of the bonds of dis
cipline and with great benefit to th'
service as a whole
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
100 GERMAN SHIPS
DAMAGED BY CREWS NOW
IN SERVICE FOR THE NATION

Sailing under American, 9a1Res in
the service of the Unitt~ $50 are
100 s-rman ships dan sir
eu the cor to their G 5A 3tile-
Governm, boz s-sszg g .eelared.
They add more than so IL gross tom
mage to the transport and largo fleets
in war service for the United States.
There is evidence that Ia German
central authority gave ordeTs for dam
age to these ships, so that hone could
be operated in less than 8 months,
and documentary proof that 1.-THE enemy
believed much of the damage to be
irreparable. In less than eight months
all the ships were in servicd.
Tae former German linets, sailing
under distinctly American 8ames. arr
now fitted as troop AID cargo ships
Each is convertible to lcompletel.
equipped hospital ship for feturn-voy
age service.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
A MATTER OF PRINCIPE,

"Sav. Uncle Nose" said young Jake
Snow. as he met the old man; "who
am dis aunty- monopoly | heerd some
# de folks talkin' aboutf'
"Hush. chile, doan 90 roun' 'sposen
yer i'm ,rence like dat. Aunty-monop
" amt nobody but ies vat sum people
'leeves.
"How's data
WV YER see wen man has all dere
is. dat's monopoly An " on you doan
h leeve in one labin all dere Is. dat
lunty- monop 'ly." -. l..
"Hcw'd dey get TO calm hit dat
wav. Uncle Mose1 Doan peer TO NE 70
Sab much sense in hit no way.
"Now jes hole on, an let me SPAN
1cre was a ole niger name Monop -
M he had a power o chickens. An
| Acre ware Gle Aunty MOnoP ~ a
badn Y none. an she was posed 70 oi'
Wonop Nv habin all dem pullets ne .
ownse,f BATS de wa hit tust start
al an, now W 'eneber a man hao al
i lev Is. dew saws he's ole Monop ly, an
-I,en annuder one hain't got nothin
an wants to divide. den dey Sd! ''
lie Aunty- Moncp ly. - -, I'll
"Is YOU for Aunay-MonOpo ~ Cn''
"Now, see yer chile, dis am 4, mat At
tab OBJ princerple. lie got a Iot o
.b;ckens an COW, darfo', on de chicf
an an, cow question ! re monoP !,
Rut Rosehile hab bank an an
railroad, darfo, on de bank an ran, 70 1
orestion I'ze uunty-moroP ly eoer
time. Dis yer fling am "a''e'
princerple -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
THE PEOPLE ARE SAVING.

1t has been pointed out as evidence
If how strongly the duty of saving hai
been impressed upon the Engllsh people
bv the war savings campaign IN tina
country that in the year 1916, al
though purchasing billions of dollars OF
war bonds. the small savings-bank de
positors in Epgland ;nsrs-as 2 i',4s,+-
deposits in savings banks over $780,
900, 900 this in face of the fact that the
English have been noted as spending
rather than saving people.
1t seems that a similar process has
taken place in America. Two great
liberty Loans were floated in the yeal
lust closing, and nearly $6,OOO,OOo,' y
of Liberty Loan Bonds were purchased
nv the people. Yet instead of being
depletd the savings banks deposits Il
the country have been increased. The
president of one of the large New
York savings banks is quoted as saying
IN December 90, 1917:
cone of the most remarkable thing
about the Liberty Loan campaigns =
the small effect they have had on th'
savings banks accounts, which show ii
Increase. This we lay to the appeal
made to the American people to pur
chase the bonds out of their earnings
having for them from week to week o
frcm month to month. The people a.
near to be doing as they have bee
urged, purchasing the bonds from cul
rent savings
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-05
NEW PLANS OF ADMINISTRATION

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,,.. ouJ rct,iI,rs Of
a,a1 an1 noRc
I,nIor thi. Iat+cr order all contracts
met lao srliert 70 approval by the
rrd ADMINISTRATION. Contracts may
MET rr,, I.ur,r than one wear, and such
,....;,.l If ,ro vror shall terminate at 4
. do+c If actual execution of contract.
+ an contracts for coal and coke shall
. I,o ot . prir, not to exceed the Gov
..,,r,.ut rricc at fine mines at the date
), e .hirmcnt The Administrator may