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Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
CONFIDENCE IS ALLIES KEYNOTE VICTORY IN SIGHT After 80 Hours Fighting Huns Behind Objective Set
 For First 24. AMERICANS WORK
 HIGHLY PRAISED They Have Performed Part As signed to Them With
 Skill and Courage.

With the American Army in France, July IS, 6 p. rn.---CBy The Associated Press )---With nightfall of the fourth day of the battle east and west of Rheims a feeling of confidence per vades the Allied lines. After 80 hours of assault along lines of his own se- lection the enemy's offensive seem- ingly failed. He still is behind the objectives set for the first days at- tack.
 Furthermore, his gains during the entire operation were considerably smaller than those of any of his pre- vious offensives during the present year.
 While the American force engaged in the present battle Is small in com parison with the total Allied strength ft may be said that 1t is greater than any participating in a battle since the Civil war. and the condct of the men Is eliciting the commendation of the French. They have performed the part assigned to them with steadi- ness, courage and skill.
 To a large portion of the Ameri- cans these four days have been their | first real fighting. Reports from along the lines indicate a great deal o1 clean, open warfare, some spontane- ous localized actions being undertaken without preliminary barrage, and il Is in actions of this character that the American units have won the praise of the French.
 ! The tone of Thursdays Commu niques and likewise the success of the counter attacks begun early toda! have infected the French and Amer ican troops with high confidence il the outcome of the great enemy of l fensive which now is believed no only to have been effectively checked but in a least a small measure throwl back
 | The American transport. both O munitions and of the hospital service is working smoothly and efficiently Behind the line the correspondent en countered ambulances and truck filled with what are known as sittini cases which already had been attend ed to at the advanced dressing sta tions. These were on their way t the rear, and frequently in their pas sage they forced to the roadsid groups of German prisoners being es corted to the pens.
 The wounded were comfortable an
 cheerful. The men in one truck wer
 making an attempt to sing as the
 passed Farther to the rear, lon American railroad hospital traint
 shining with their newness, move
 slowly through the ripening whea
 fields and the cool forests to tn
 bases, the wounded waving cheerful from the windows
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
SPEEDY ADVANCE OF ALLIES CUTS
 FOE RAIL LINES
Paris Press Lays Stress on Fact Communication Is
 Interrupted.

Paris, July 19.---The reviews of the fighting in the Allied counter .offen- sive, printed by the Paris papers to- day, lay stress on the, interference with the enemy's railroad scommunf- cations occasioned by the speedy AL lied advance.
 "Our progress southeast of Sois- sons," says the Echo de Paris, "pre- vented the enemy from bringing into action his reserves over the railroads in the vicinity of Laon, near Chateau Thierry, around Rheims and along the Aisne. He had expected to obtain great results from the use of these reserves"
 In it's description of yesterdays ac- tion between the Tisne and the Marne the Petit Journal says: An advance was realized on the entire 45 kilometre front of the at | tack, of between five and 10 kilome- tres. Between the Aisne and the Ourcq the advance of three kilometres | by Gen. Mangins army, reported in yesterdays official statement, was completed within one hour | South of the Ourcq the attack was
 launched at $50 o'clock by the troops
 of Gems. Degoutte and Stiree (Stirn?)
 After desperate fighting, in which the Americans on our right acquitted
 themselves gloriously, our front was advanced between three and four kill ometres."
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
AMERICANS WIN GROUND
 AFTER FIERCE STRUGGLE
LIQUOR. DEALERS OPTIMISTIC OVER
 BEER SITUATION

New Haven, July 19-Opinions of the Connecticut congressman and senators to the effect prohibition is question best left to each state to settle for itself, as evidenced by the unanimous vote of the Connecticut delegation against the prohibition amendment to the national constitu tion, was warmly endorsed by the members of the State Liquor Dealers Association at their semi-annual meeting at the Colonnade, Savin Rock yesterday afternoon. Sugges- tions that funds be appropriated TO offset any sentiment that may be aroused by the prohibitionists' so- called ''slushfund' in an attempt to influence the votes of state represen- tatives or popular opinion by the hiring of attorneys or in a publicity movement were quickly declared out of order and the members decided to appropriate no money but to continue the same as usual
 During the course of the business meeting, following the reading of the reports of the state secretary and the state treasurer, 1t was apparent a l majority of the delegates present re- gard the beer situation as the most serious of any that now confront the | dealers.
 That the members of the association i in this city and at other points l throughout the state will not be sur prised to see number of the smaller saloonkeepess forced to close their doors within the next few months because of the coal situation and the very great increase in the 1 price of beer and other alcoholic drinks, caused by the increased federal ! taxes as well as for material and | coal, was apparent,
 Fearing in the event of another | special federal tax the brewers will raise the price of beer per keg to such a figure as to prohibit the sale of beer at the bar for five cents, the associa- | ton appointed a committee to con fer with the principal brewers of the state on the situation and. if possible. secure a uniform price per keg for | the entire state. The convention took no action, yesterday however however, as to raising the price of | beer to the consumer nor on reducing the size of the glass.
 Appointed on the committee to con fer with the brewers were: State President Frank P. Quinn, New Ha- ven; State Vice President Leo Guth- lein, Hartford; State Secretary Thom- as F. FftzEimmons New Haven State Treasurer P. J. Griffin, Water bury; Thomas Schumacher Ansonia; P. N, Hogan, Litchfeld; Thomas F Flynn, Bridgeport; William A. Mur- ray, New London; Louis E. Eisele Hartford; Otto c. Schmidt, Rockville; James Gaugney. Putnam.
 Will Meet Brewers.
 It is understood this committee vii meet with the Brewers Association 1T ar attempt to decide on a fiat rate for beer which will not be affected by any further tax.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
WAR BOARD HEARS.
 OF STEEL LACK
Uniform Plan of Stimulat. ing Output in Many Lines
 Is Discussed.

Washington July 19-Sessions of far-reaching importance in the solu- ton of the serious situation brought about by the impending steel shortage and other industrial war problems be- gan here yesterday. For the first time the directors and organizers of the 20 zones into which the War Industries Board has divided industrial America came together to tell each other and the board just what their territory can do in the war program.
 After luncheon in the home of Ber- nard M. Baruch, head of the War In- dustries Board, the directors met un- der the Craftsmanship of Charles A. Otis, chief of the resources and con version section of the board, to plan first uniform methods among their re- Bpective organizations. The confer ence then dealt with what must be done to make every ton of steel do it's full duty, but it also developed very interesting facts about what has been accomplished in turning less essen- tials into war plants.
 Some of the instances cited and which show what are the possibilities of converting to war work plants whose normal business has been cur tailed by war conditions were;
 A Pennsylvania, factory formerly manufacturing linole3m is now ma chining Al inch shells.
 A Duluth horseshoe manufacturer is making trench picks for the army A New Jersey terra cotta concern is making dummy drop bombs. A Milwaukee factory formerly put ting out rowboats motors is making hand grenades and trench pumps. Rhode Island finger ring manufac- turer is making adapter plugs. | A Detroit concern is reducing trench 1 bombs and anchors.
 | A New York shirtwaist maker lS 1 producing signal flags.
 1 The New York representative al yesterdays conference was Regiona
 Director William F. Morgan.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
WHITMAN TO RUN
 DESPITE COLONEL

N. Y, July 19-Gov. Whitman will re- main a candidate for renomination no matter whether Roosevelt consents to enter the primaries, according to an nouncement today by William A. Orr, the governors secretary.
 MT. Orr said he had received the word over the telephone from Albany The report persisted, however, that the governor had opened private headquarters here and as late as last evening had directed his campaign in person.
 A vigorous win-the-war plank: a hearty endorsement of the Whitman administration, and a declaration "emphatically urging" the United States senators from New York to vote for the federal suffrage amend ment were affirmative features of the platform presented by the resolution committee.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

The admiral, he adds, also announc- ed that the forces would advance southward 'In accord with the local sobiet authorities and at the request of the local population for help"
 Behrmann says there are no soviet authorities in the whole Murman ter ritory.
 The newspaper prints an Archangel message to the Izvestia of Moscow which mentions the arrival there of Italian and Serbian officers and men who 1t declares. were disarmed and expelled by the local soviets.
 zoologist named Schmidt, who has just returned to Petrograd from a "trip to North Russia, reports, accord ing to the Norddeutsche Algemaine lEeitung, that the British are busy gnaking Rem a strongly fortified place and that the garrison is well supplied bHith food from England.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
WILL MOBILIZE U. s, PHYSICIANS
 IN SHORT TIME

Washington, July Rehabilitation plans for the physicians of the coun- try, whereby every member of the medical profession will be assigned to military or civilian duty, were in preparation today. The plan as an nounced contemplates the voluntary enrolment of every physician in vol unteer service corps under pledge of to accept whatever service, military or civilian, that is assigned by the governing body of the corps. The aim is to provide sufficient doctors for the military program.
 Physicians not assigned to military duty would be distributed according Ito civilian requirements.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

The Allies advanced at all points to an average depth of a little less than three miles. They captured, ac- cording to unofficial reports, 13,000 prisoners and 100 cannon. The num- Der of men involved is not known.
 The Germans with 325,O00 troops engaged broke through the Allied line north of tn Aisne on May 27 and ad- vanced 8 little more than three miles to the Aisne. They captured 15,0O0 prisoners, according to their own fig ures. Berlin did not report the cap ture of any cannon in it's statement on the first days fighting
 While it is altogether probable that the Allies did not face such strong positions as those held by the French along the Chemin des Danes, the actual results of the first days battle compare very favorably with the Ger man effort on May .27, when the Ger mans were not called upon simultan- eously to face a major offensive against another sector of the line not many miles away.
 There is a note of conservation evil dent in the language of the French official statement and in the comment of the Partisan press on the newest phase of the struggle. It is evident that the results of Gen. Mangin' S mighty effort are awaited before any thing more than a mere counter stroke against the enemy is chronicled.
 The next few days will determine the exact character of the operation now going on between the Aisne and
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
School Draft Call
 Is For 3,4OO Men

Washington, July 19-Provost Marshal General Crowder today is sued an additional school draft call for 400 men, allotted among l2 states. The men are to be grammar school graduates and qualified for general military service. They will entrain between August 1 and 15.
 State allotments and school assign ments include:
 Pennsylvania-309, University ol Pittsburgh.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
PROTESTS USE OF
 FLAG IN POSTERS

Chicago, July 19-E. R. Lewis, president of the American Flag Day association, in a letter to President Wilson today. protests against the use by government officials of the Amer ican flag as a background in poster designs.
 In his letter MT. Lewis declares posters of the food administration are direct violations, not only of the Illin- nois flag law, but of the laws of 3S other states and four territories.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
HUNS TRY TO HIDE
 U-BOAT LOSSES

Washington, July 19.---An official dispatch made public here today sald that in an effort to hide rom the German public and the crews or SUD- marines the extent of submarine losses the high command has issued an order forbidding the statement III death notices that the deceased was member of a submarine ere" un- less the loss of the submarine has been officially announced.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
Iermanys offensive power,

So competely were the Germans surprised that the Franco-Americans advanced in places two miles in the first hour. They continued their pro- gress in the afternoon in the teeth of growing resistance. The avera ge depth of the gains for the whole day was between three and four miles. At some points the Allies advanced five miles, according to latest advices from the front.
 The Allied gains southwest of Sois- sons vii prevent the enemy from us- ing the railroads to Laon, Chateau Thierry and Rheims and along the Aisne, which are sof vital importance to him. Soissons is the keystone of the German system and it Is expected that the enemy will throw in the heaviest forces in an attempt to tend off the present danger.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
SEEK TO PUNISH
 OFFICERS AT FAULT

Paris, July 19.---Deputies Abel Fer ry and Louis Deschamps have made an important report to the army com nlittee of the chamber of deputies concerning the government inquiry into the German offensive of May 2 (when the Germans captured the Chemin des Danes and advanced to the Marne).
 The committee adopted the recon mendations made by the deputies which invite the government to in form them of the disciplinary meas ures taken and to introduce a bill by which general officers seriously at fault in the future can be punished.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
STEAMER ELYSIA
 SUNK BY U-BOAT

An Atlantic Port, July 19-The Anchor line steamer Elysia. 6,S97 tons gross, was sunk by a German sub marine May 23 in the Mediterranean while carrying cargo from the far east, it was reported here today by a passenger arriving on British steamer. The Elysia was one of, a convoy of 22 vessels The crew was saved.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
ENGINE INVENTED,
 USES CHEAP OILS

Copenhagen, July 19-The Dutch inventor, Ellshammer, recently sold his patent rights in a new motor en- zine to Norway and Sweden. The sum he received is reported to be greater than has ever been paid in Scandinavia for an invention. The feature of the new motor is steam. It is claimed that it will suporsede the ordinary explosion engine. that it is neither heavier nor bu1kier than the benzine motor in common usage and gan use the cheapest raw oils.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

It was said that the drive now go- ing on will not replace nor hinder the preparations for the great Allied of fensive planned for later in the year.
 Details of the fighting are lacking because official dispatches from Gen. Pershing have been greatly delayed. Gen March and Assistant Secretary Crowell, who participated in the con. ference, expressed their grati1ca ton over the par American troops are pla aIng,
 The nation today came to a realiza- tion that it's army in cooperation with the gallant soldiers of France
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
TROOPSHIP SUNK OFF IRISH COAST
 NO LIVES LOST

New York, July 19---The British transport Carpathia. 1S,60S tons gross, has been sunk by German subma- rine off the Irish coast while outward bound from a British port, it was learned here today. So far as known here no lives were lost.
 The Carpathia was owned by the Cunard line. Prior to the war she was engaged in transatlantic service.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
ADVANCE CONTINUES
 FROM A|SNE TO MARNE;;
 FOEPUSHED WESTWARD

Germans Have Been Thrown Out of EnvirOns of OeuiIly, and Blow Has Been Struck By French and Italians North of Marne, Between River and Rheims, Improving Line at BOuilly-Al- lied Plunge Against TeutOns So Far As Known IstO Depth of Nearly Six Miles.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

had won its first great victory on European soil. The American people saw clearly that American soldiers, many of whom were in civilian life a. year ago, had received their first bap- tism of fire and in six hours had won
 more ground, taken more prisoners
 and captured more war supplies from the enemy than did the Germans in three days of a carefully prepared
 offensive along the Marne earlier in
 the week.
 l The belief was expressed widely in
 official circles that the tables had been definitely turned
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

! the Marne. Even if it comes to 2. ha1+ today it seems probable that it will have accomplished it's purpose-the relieving of the pressure against Rheims, for Gen. Ludendorff probablv VIII not continue his offensive on the south while his right flank and rear are seriously menaced.
 A matter of intense interest is the manner in which the Germans meet the new onslaught. There have been reports relative to the low morale of the enemy forces, but these must he proved by actual developments befora they can be generally credited. If the Germans hold the Allies after having peer Hung back with a rapidity that seemed like disorganlzation, the fight Ing qualities of the enemy troops must be regarded as good as could be desired by the German high com mand
 So far as reports tell of the situa- ton, the German advance from Dor mans to Rheims has come to a halt, This is the situation, likewise, east of Rheims.
 Raiding operations are reported on the Montdidier-Noyan and Woevre fronts and along the British lines.
 London, July 19-The French again are advancing and it is probable that the Germans will have to make a hta readjustment in their line unless they can immediately throw back the French, according t9 advices received here today
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
AMERICANS HELP TAKE
 MURMAN LINE SECTION
Its Occupation Proclaimed By British Admiral Who Also Announces Forces Would Advance South
 ward With Soviets' Approval

Amsterdam, July 19-Rear Admiral Kemp of the British navy has proclaimed the occupation of the northern section the Muman railroad by British American French Serbian forces says Max Behmann the Stockholm correspondent the Berlin Nossische Zetung under date of July 16
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
MAKE GOOD PROGRESS
 DESPITE FACT HUNS
 BRING UP RESERVES

Battle Is Raging With Great Violence Between Aisne and Marne, and More Than 100 Guns Are Reported Wrested From Germans on That Front By Terrific Dash Enemy Was Elected From Outskirts of Oeuilly By French and Italian Troops Have Seized Moulin d'Ardre.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
FRANCE IS THRILLED
 BY NEWS OF VICTORY
With Initiative Taken From Germans By Poilus and U. s. Troops It Is Felt That Tide
 Has Turned.

Paris July 9Fance is thrilled by the that on the fourth day of the German offensive French American troops snached the initiative from the by surprise and soundy beat l5 of his division 30 mile front It is felt that Thursday marked the ehh of
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

The success of the German people in floating the last issue of Slavery bonds, should stir our people to a liberal taking of the Liberty loan.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
Together With French the U S. Fighters Retain
 Hold on Plateau. COUNTER ATTACK
 EXPECTED HOURLY Troops Reported Unofficial ly to Have Reached Bug ancy, 6-Mile Advance.

With the American Forces on the Aisne-Marne Front, July 19-(By the Associated Press) American and French forces are continuing to advance their spearhead midway between Soissons and Chateau Thierry The Americans took several towns in the course of the night.
 Early today the Americans also made further progress.
 During the night German reinforce ments were coming from the region in the north, but the expected counter attack had not appeared up to an early hour this afternoon.
 American troops continue to hold the plateau southwest of Soissons, where on Thursday the Germans made their first organized counter at- tack. This soon fell down, however as soon as the American heavy artil- lery got into action.
 This was one of the f1ercest strug- gles in connection with the Franco American offensive. The battle ragged southwest of Soisspns for some time It resulted in the Germans falling back finally under the rain of the heavy gun fire of the Americans. London, July 19.---On the left wing which includes the Soissons sector the Allied troops have cut or have under fire the high road from Sois- sons to Chhteau Theirry, says a Reu- ter, dispatch from the French front dated Il o'clock Thursday. The rail road from Soissons to Villers Cater. cts also has been cut.
 | At several points inf1ltratipn move ments have been carried out by cav airy They advanced through gaps 1T the retreating enemy line and estab lished themselves in villages farther ahead.
 American troops have been reported unoffiCially as having reached Buzan cy, an advance of six miles, whicl would bring them across both the roac and the railroad mentioned.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26
8 AMERICAN DIVISIONS
 IN COUNTER-ATTACK
Assertion Is Made in Washington That Present Drive Will Not Replace Great Offensive Planned
 For Later Date.

Washington July 19-Eght divisions of American troops believed to be represented in the Allied fighting the Marne front according to information given today members of the house military committee in their weekly con- ference with Gen. March. chief of staff
Republican farmer., 1918-07-26

President Wilson signed the annual Rivers and Harbors bill carrying $23,- 900 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
Card Of Thanks.

Mrs Rutter and family desire to thank
the friends and relatives for the beautiful
flowers, and the sympathy extended to
them during the bereavement OF their
daughter, Blanche Rutter Krejci ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-23
DEATHS.

CI4AY-At PhLadelphia on March y 1918.
Eliza bet h Clay. MOT her of Rev y r. Clay.
TOR of he Church Of the Redemption
lift y-siNth and Market streets, Ph1!adcl-
piIa in her seth Year
Relatives and friends are invited 70 the
the Church Of ne Redemption lnJcrmcnt
al Airing: on cemetery. Philadelphia
Friends MAY call al he rect ory. No 10
North Fift y->iXth street Philadelphia
Saturday evening. 10 Ia. and on sunday
until @ CLOCK
CLOUD--On March -. 1915. Edwin
Cloud. IN his seth year
Relatives and friends Cf ne family are in
vited TO attend the funeral services az the
residence Of his sister. Mrs Florence Cloud
No. 100 Tatnali street on Monday after
moon, March -. a. = clock. lnterment Nj
salem cemetery
DoUGHERTY- this city. on March
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AIMS Church Interment al -. Josephs
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Clintock
Relatives nd trends are invited to attend
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WALKER-Ou March -. 1918. Julia
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Interment at White Clay Greek Gene
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