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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Charge Closes
Only Break
In u. s. Line
pears probable that the price they must
pay will be increased.
Enemy Officers Scarce
Continued from page l

From one prisoner comes an eXplana-
tion of why lieutenants lately have been
found commanding companies. He said
orders had been issued that because of
the scarcity OF officers. companies in
the future should be commanded by
lieutcnants, battalions by captains and
regiments by majors.
(Noon) The Germans fell back O
short distance early to-day before
pressure of the French and Americans
east Of Revillon, at about the centre of
the line between Condo and Rheims
From the hills northwest of Roman,
between Revillon and Montgny, Ameri-
can troops brought in forty prisoners
this morning. 1t is in the region of
Roman that perhaps the most stubborn
resistance is being encountered, al
though all along that part of the line
the Germans are struggling to maintain
their positions.
To the westward there was little
change in the situation in the early
hours. The French and Americans
were engaged in rectifying their lines
facing the Germans along tho Aisne
Canal.
Franco-American Line Advanced
(Mormino )-Additional forces and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Red Cross Sign on
Hospital Is arget
OF German Bon2bers
by Tho Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sept 6.-German aviators
scored two direct hits on Wednesday,
night on the large "red cross" between
the wings of the French american nos
pital southwest of scissors. There
were no casualties, as the patients were
removed to caves near by when the
bombing began, soon after dusk.
Eighteen bombs were dropped, two
striking the red cross, which is built
Of red in great field Of white
The first bomb struck near a tent
and two others struck the red cross.
Owing to the darkness, due to the Ell
tinguishing of all lights, there was
great confusion, but not a patient nor
an attendant was injured. The hos
pltal doctors related with pride the
bravery of the women nurses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
British Patrols
Near Hindenbslrg
Line at st. Quentin
(Bv The Associated Prcss }

WITH TIE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Sep>. z (Noon) British
troops to-day advanced to the east Of
Longavesnes and Lieramont, in the re-
gion north. asst of Peronne. Other
forces of FielS Marshal Haig crossed
the Nurlu-Fins road.
Enemy Retreat Continues
The German retirement continues
throughout the whole area to the west
of Cambria and ST. Quentin, and the
British, advance guards in the zone
generally between Cambria and Pc
rome are close to the Hindenburg line.
Numerous fires still are burning as
the Germans retreat, and there have
been many more explosions
The British in the southern area
have made rapid strides forward and
this morning were more than nine
miles 70 the east of the Somme, beng
some distance to the east of Hancourt,
Along the Cologne River Tincourt has
been reached, and north of here the
british are east OF Longsvesnes and
Tieramont. There has been rather
stiff resistance from enemy rear guards
with machine guns in several places,
hut in every instance this was quickly
overcome by the British advance
guards.
The German artillery now seems TO
have reached place OF safety, for as
quickly as the British enter towns they
come under German shellfire-
Germans Hard Pressed
There has been hard fighting in Fins,
where the Germans apparently did not
pet out quick enough and were forced
to defend themselves. South of Fins
the road to Nurlu has been crossed.
South of Havrincourt Wood the Brit
.sh are in Metz, which is now being
heavily shelled.
East of the Canal du Nord many
enemy machine gun posts have been
located and they are now being dealt
with by the British artillery.
TriNquois Brook. north OF thus 10
calitv, has been flooded by the Ger
mans as defensive measure for
their flank, and it is now forty yards
vide at its narrowest point
North of La Bassee Canal the en-
envy resistance has stiffened. Fur
Their north the British have made
slight advances. They are pushing
forward toward the bank OF the Lys
north of Erquinhen. AS the result OF
minor operations north of Hill 60 the
British have advanced their line to
the village of LIE Rossgnol.
The Germans are reported to be
working rapidly on their lines around
Armentieres and in their hurry to get
the positions here prepared they are
even requiring French civilians to
work on the defences. Repairs are
being made and concrete dugouts are
reported to be under construction.
1t is quite likely the resistance
which has been developing here and
there along the line IS made so as
to give the Germans time to prepare
lines which they intend to try TO hold
IN the rear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
The Official Statements

tachments arc taking prisoners and
infiicting numerous casualties on the
enemy.
North of Havrincourt our troops
have captured strong point on the
west bank of the Canal du Nord, op-
positc Hermies. taking number OF
prisoners and machine guns.
The stocks Of coal and road metal
which have fallen INTO our posses
sion, together with large quantities
OF other war material, prove that it
was the enemy's intention 20 remain
in occupation Of the Somme battle
Held during the winter months, and
also shows the hurried nature of the
retreat that has been forced upon
him.
LONDON DAY)-Our troops made
1urther progress yesterday evening
and last night east and northeast Of
Peronne, and have taken Hancourt
Sorel-le-Grand and Metz-en- Couture.
North Of the latter village we have
penetrated the western portions of
Havrincourt Wood. We have taken
number of prisoners.
North Of the La Bassee Canal our
patrols gained ground in the German
positions about Canteieux and Vio-
lanes. Further north we carried out
a successful minor operation yester-
day evening between Hill SO and
Wulverghem, as result of which we
captured fifty prisoners and advanced
our line short distance in the d.
rection Of Messines,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
AUSTRIAN

VIENNA.-On the Asiago Plateau
an attack by Italians and French
after strong artillery preparation was
repulsed with sanguinary losses to
the enemy. The enemy, who had pen.
etrated into our first lines west Of
Monte Sisemol, was driven out by
counter attack.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
French, in North Italv,
Make Surprise Attack
Enemy Loses Heavily in Assault
Following Intense Ar.
tillery Preparation

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS m
NORTHERN ITALY, Sept 7-French
troops yesterday executed a surprise
attack to the east of Asiago after
short but intensive artillery prepare
ton. The enemy resisted stubbornly
and lost heavily through the French
artillery fire and grenades.
The French destroyed a number Of
enemy shelters and made prisoners
The losses of the French were slight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
BRITISH

LONDON (NIGHD On the whole
front south of Havrincourt the Ger
man retreat continues under close
and constant pressure of our troops.
We have reached the line of Beau
vols, Roisel and Havrincourt Wood.
In frequent encounters with the
German rearguards our advanced de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08

time to deliver it before winter shuts
down on the fighting. The Allies have
the resources and the determination to
pursue the enemy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-09-08
Colors Presented to Marines

WASHINGTON. Sept 1.-THE 18th
Regiment of marines, under Colonel
Smedlcy Butler, which soon is to join
tho Devil Dogs" fighting in France,
has been presented with a standard
Of colors by Secretary Daniels at
Quantico, Va, where they have been
in training.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20
By Latta Adele GarureH

ing eyes. You are wonderfully
beautiful"-then he stopped, his
eyes widened-she was wearing that
awful toque, A great fear clutched
his heart. he was numb and vet he
had an ache bigger than himself.
This girl And-God-h loved
her, Anita talked. but Deering
didn't hear a hammer was thump-
ing in his brain, then something she
said forced its meaning in
II wouldn't have dared wear this
hat if it had been any one from the
store but you"
you are very charming in it," he
blurted.
"Yes-but ia be afraid any one
else would tell"
why do YOU do such thinss,' he
turned on her fiercely. himself so
hurt he cared not how he hurt
why -why-Ive grown 70 love
you so. and you've spoiled il all. I
meant TO plead with you 10 marry
me at once-and now he almost
walled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20
BY Archie Cameron NeW

strike. Ny pal. Joe BEAMS an +
we-er-if we could get $40 more
a week-of course"
Morrow sat up abruptly and eyed
Carter sharply, but the latter mere
ly grinned again in return After
long study, Morrow spoke
Bring your friend-what's his
name-Beanis-o here" he or
dered peremptorily. Right away,
want to see you"
Carter shambled out of the office
followed closely by Morrow TO the
outer door. and again as he passed
Gloria, he leered at her foolishly
When ne had gone. Morrow turned
again 10 Gloria.
How long has he been here?'
he asked eagerly. Hes a bit fool
ish, isn't he ?"
Yes. sir" answered Gloria sadly
Hes been here a month"
HUH" grunted Morrow, wrap
ped in thought. and he returned 10
his office. Five minutes later Car
ter and Beamis entered his Office.
Five minutes later Gloria Vane
rose from her chair in alarm as the
sounds Of a scuffle came from the
inner room and then the door burst
open aSi she screamed. Carter and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

'Mr.-Mart," Anita snuggled
close 10 behring's side-"Tu tear it
up, if youn stop being cross with
-and-Tn promise to never
copy-another-hat from the store
-"
Copy Deering gasped
Didn't YOU know she searched
his face-"this toque is copied
from one in the French room. r
covered an old frame l ha6 with a
piece-now I know your laugh
but it was a piece OF silk from an
old um brella and mother giided a
white quill III rip il and show
you the shape Of the umbrella gore
when we get home W-what did
you think?"
Nothing please don't ask-snd
say IL Quick-Wnl YOU marry
me-
Anita raised glowing face
1--WE been crazy about you fron
the day you came in dress goods "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

this hole. But mind now, you don't
know me at the mill, get me-"
The other treasured him gruffly
and the pair left, Harry slipping
out the side door and making his
way circuitously through maze OF
alleys. he finally reached a small
house. Then climbing the stairs
YEARLY, ne entered his room. An
expression Of thorough disgust set
tied on his face as he looked around
at his meager surroundings He
sat on the side of the bed and sank
his face in his hands
Gloria. Gloria" he mOansd
aloud Please don't misjudge me.
Oh, If l only have the strength TO
carry this through"
The strain of his disappointment
apparently took a heavy toll on
Carter. for on his several visits 10
the office from the mammoth mill
buildings during the following
weeks. Gloria was Mortified 10 note
the change in him. Instead of his
calm, serious face lighted occasion
ally by merry twinkle in his eyes
she saw a vacuous expression as if
reason had left him. And she shiv-
cred disgustedly as. one day. with a
foolish leer, he asked for Morrow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20
APPEARANCES

Miss sprague came into the
French millinery room just as Anita
picked up the chic toque marked
$50. worth 800" for the third
lingering look she kept one eye
on Anita while she served a rich
Is dressed. bediamond woman.
Miss Sprague was the kind Of
employe who is a credit 10 any es-
adjustment for besides being the
oldest millinery saleswoman on the
staff. she was also the best shop
litter detector She knew Anita for
a girl who worked i'm the basement
IN Innings. she also knew "sigrs. -
so watched the slim young thing
with the red gold hair and pouting
red lips. Some OF Miss SpraEue's
venom may have been caused by
the girls pulchritude. An exacting
diamond decked customer must be
served so Miss Sprague was drawn
from that side OF the room where
Anita stood by the open case
Gee" Anita breathed, Just "a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

who took it," Martin Deering
nodded, and a queer light came into
his steady gray eyes.
That is a very serious accusa-
ton, Miss Sprague. and we must not
move hastily. Send for the person
you suspect on some plausible ex-
cuse, and 1 will be concealed near
by and study her, for, Of course, it
is a woman. Then. as 1 am not yet
known by the force. we can watch
and do what is best later"
I'll have her in the French room
at o'clock. I'll pretend l have a
customer of her type and wish to
try a new picture hat on her. I'll
remain near your Office door so you
can see and not be seen"
Deering received a shock when he
saw Miss Sprague's suspect. This
slim girl with the red gold hair was
decidedly not the type Of a shop
litter. He noted that the girl went
into ecstacies when Miss Sprague
tried on her the turquoise and grey
creation, and even when Miss
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

something not. on the tongue Of
either. Deering, despite the fact
that he was in business for the
training and not from need, was a
very human chap, and this girl was
extremely lovely. He was thinking
how he'd love to kiss that satiny
cheek-then brought himself up
with a start and answered her ques-
ton which was something about the
store-and that made him think Of
Miss Sprague and the whole awful
business.
Like to go to a SHOVE" he ask
ed abruptly to keep from further
thinking.
Shyly Anita said she'd Love to-"
and proposed the movies. and Deer
ing. much to his own amazement,
found himself asserting. When she
left him TO get her hat, he fingered
on the shyness, the sweet modesty
Of the girl, and concluded that. never
would he again think of the mon
strOus thing Miss Sprague charged.
He gazed into the upturned smil-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

ish face and felt once more the ag-
ony OF a real heartache that he had
sought TO still by an exciting trip
abroad. But memory IS a treacher-
Gus thing. Like a hand IN the dark.
it stabs you Unexpectedly. He
glanced up at the kindly old lawyer
who had managed his business in
terests since had had been born.
OF course he wanted TO ask why
he would hardly recognize Peggy,
Peggy with the laughing blue eyes
that would haunt him as long as
he lived but he was too proud TO
PROFOUND the question. Peggy was
not interested in him so he would
offer no food for her vanity.
II must be going along" said
Jerry. stretching his six feet of good
looking American manhood. "Of
course YOU understand that It is
impossible for me to fulfill the
terms of Uncle Gaines will within
the allotted "a hours. Many girls
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

bunch Of blue silk and a gold quill
and $50. but It's worth il, It's got
style. and something none the rest
Of these (waving a slim hand at the
other occupants Of the case) have.
Ii must be the way it's put tOgeth-
er I wonder"
Were YOU thinking of buying
that. Miss Warren Q" Miss Sprague
asked bitingly.
Goodness. no, I couldn't buy the
quill Anita replaced the hat On
its pedestal and hurried away. Be
fore outline she stole back for
one more look at the blue and gold
beauty.
The next morning. Miss Sprague,
with narrowed eyes. entered the of
fee of the new superintendent.
Rapidly she told her story of the
tall young man with the grey eyes
and good mouth. Awaiting a pat
OF approval, she finished.
THE hat was there at 4 o'clock
yesterday. this morning. it is gone.
and, / can put my hand on the one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20
By Marie Crawtord

haps there was a baby,
Then suddenly he looked and
Peggy, frail and lovely. was walking
hesitatingly toward him.
30 Jerry, dear Jerry" she sobbed
and collapsed in his arms.
He carried her 20 a couch and
laid her down tenderly, not daring
10 return the caress he wanted 10
understand in her soft clinging
hands at his neck. "I thought you
would never come back TO me-" she
said.
Then Jerry promptly forgot ev-
erything but the fact that Peggy
was in his arms her little black
head nesting on his shoulder
"YoU-you aren't married. are
you, dear he stammered al last
Il never dreamed OF marrying
anybody but YOU, Jerry. 7 was only
teasing about Tom Barton just 20
try you, 70 make YOU Jealous her
voice broke there And then you
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

the new manager.
Right in there" she told him
CURLY, and again it stabbed her TO
the quick as he turned away with
a foolish grin and entered the man
ayers quarters. Morrow, who heard
the colloquy and heard the idiotic
laugh that accompanied it. looked
Carter over from head to foot
through little bead-like eyes that
bored right through him, but Carter
merely stood, cycling Morrow with
foolish stare and twisting his
hands in an idiotic way.
What do you want?" demanded
Morrow abruptly. Cant you see
I'm busy? What's your name?"
Again Carter laughed and then
began TO speak in the manner that
marks the feeble-minded
Tin sorry, sir" said Carter
apparently greatly embarrassed. !
II wanted TO ask you if you'd mind
me and some of the boys leaving
the job?" And again he grinned.
What's that?" Morrow snapped
instantly alert. why didn't you
tell that to your foreman?"
Cause II was afraid" Carriers
eyes dropped in confusion. Y
y see, tits a-kind Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

Sprague had finished with a chilling
thank you, the girl fingered and
lovingly gazed, touching several
hats with a slender forefnger, and
then with backward glances went
reluctantly back to work.
Next morning there was a new
clerk in basement dress goods, and
as the dress goods counter adjOined
the Innings, soon the red brown
eyes of the girl and the steady grey
eyes OF the man were meeting and
lingering. Deering admitted that he
had never been so puzzled. for fur
ther acquaintance with Anita made
II impossible to think her guilty
and yet-Miss Sprague brought
three Of the girls to bear witness
they had seen Anita wearing the
blue and gold toque.
A week passed and friendship had
ripened rapidly n the basement.
and it was now Anita and Mart
between them, and they lunched to-
gether at the cafeteria, and daily
Deering found himself watching the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20
By Mabel Lee Clark

DIR. Hale, if I may introduce my
self"
Lidas head few mp proudly. "Dr.
Hale, And you concealed it, To
show me off, I suppose"
apologies and compliments were
Of no avail; Ida would accept no
overtures except to allow him to mo-
tor her home, and 10 call on her at
some indefinite date.
Shortly afterwards, when DR.. Bur
ton Hale addressed q Red Cross
benefit on "Women's Part in the
War" he mentioned the wonderful
work women were doing for the
world in their Red Cross activities.
and Of the effect these activities had
upon women themselves, in inspir-
ing the spirit Of service. in levelling
the barriers OF caste. Then he re-
lated the incident Of a young So
ciety woman. and her splendid al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

Beamis emersed. dragging Morrow
after them. earring at handouts
around his wrists.
Harry. are YOU mad q" she
screamed. What"
Nearly" he cried exultantly
Here. See this bul" lie held a
bank note before her eyes and she
quailed as she saw IL was a thou
sand dollar bill Robbery. she
thought. Why
Harry. please give me that. %
and she held out her hands in sup
plication. but he threw the bill
away.
What he exclaimed in his gIee.
unmindful of Morrow's savage glare
as he wrestled impotently with
BEAMS. GIVE up the evidence?
guess not! I've been after this guy
for three months. Nov I've got
him"
Wait" interrupted Harry Carter
coolly I'll explain now. You
wondered where / got all my mon
ey. You thought ] was a common
mill hand. That was only partly
true. 1 came here i'm advance of
Morrow, 50 as 10 throw of suspic-
ion. l assumed an idiotic pose for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

heeting tinge in the girls cheeks to
the spoining of his coffee. Times
she'd glance up shyly and at what
she saw in the mans eyes, her own
fell.
Gee! your a beauty" Deering re-
marked in the exact manner of
Perez Blunt in shoes. I'm COM
ing TO see you tonight-may /? Say
yes" And Anita was kind, and did
Mrs. Warren Watched the ath-
letic form swing up the street.
Meta" she called. This must be
the chap you're expecting" and
Anita looked and said. 1T is" and
blushcd
Deering bowed over Mrs. War
ren's hand i'm a way she termed
"aristocratc." and then. knowing
her place, she busted herself with
tasks that took her elsewhere.
Deering found great pleasure in
sitting on the davenport that just
was taking vacation from being a
bed, and gazing at the girl in the
irOcker, the eyes Of both soft with a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

second later the bartender served
the drinks and then withdrew, clos
ing the door behind him.
Then Carter galvanized into &C
ton.
Did you bring the money! he
demanded in a hoarse whisper.
"Yeh," snapped the other. push
ing a roll of bills towards Carter
who stuck it in his pocket without
counting. New man here Monday.
Hurry the job, Harry Chief wants
you somewhere else"
somewhere else!" echoed Carter
Indignantly, at the same time toss
ing the drink into a cuspidor. An,
that's rubbing it in. It's going 10
be hard enough working this one"
The picture Of a young. fresh-look-
ing girl fitted across his vision and
he shivered. 1--we got a vaca-
ton cOming-and. darn it, I'm go
ing TO take one"
"Y'H have Z settle that with tn
chief" answered the other. a bit
sympathetically. ''Win you need
any more men?"
Carter thought a moment, then
shook his head
mo. you and I can fix it," then
he rose. Come on, let's get out of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

would be willing TO marry me for
a goOdly slice of that million and
not even bother about thinking of
me save as a means to the coveted
goal of wealth but I'm not that
sort Of a fellow, YOU know. Char
ity is welcome 10 the money 1t
won't buy peace of mind. I have
the heart of a gypsy so it's freedom
and the open road for me, with no
binding shackles 20 hold me back"
John Teal smiled as he held out
his hand Fate may take a hand
yet. my boy. Every day is a day
of adventure when one is young.
won't consider making over that
fortune to charity until tomorrow,
after u. I wish YOU would drop
around 10 see Peggy. my boy, Let
by-SOnes be by-gones!'
Outside Jerry walked aimlessly
along the snowy streets. Men and
women passed by, smiling into each
others eyes in the intimate way Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-20

mlnistration OF first aid 10 . gutter
tramp.
One evening. "a few weeks later. in
the soft glow oC the Darlington
drawing room, Hale asked Ida 20
marry him. lie had discovered that
his convictions regarding women
were, after all. preju6ices. and that
Ida was unquestionaJly one Of
Uncle Sans best helpers. Further
more, his work seemed 10 count for
nothing until ne had found favor in.
her eyes.
It's an emergency case" lie.
pleaded. the heart badly endan-.
gered You're an adept at first aid.
dear Couldn't YOU try f. a second.
time2"
And Ida answered. You don G.
deserve II, but then IL wouldn't do
20 show partially"