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Evening star., 1918-06-12
"THE VICTORY is WON,"
3 SAYS KAISER, AT FRONT

AMSTERDAM, June 12-In a long
letter to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger
from the battlefield on the Atsne.
dated May 27. Karl Rosner. Emperor
Williams favorite correspondent,
describes the emperor as appearing
in radiant health. bronzed and bright
eyed, receiving a report from Gen.
Won Boehm regarding the storming
OF French positions on the Aisne.
Afterward, says the correspondent,
the emperor. ascepded to the old camp
Des Romans, from which he viewed
the panorama of the battlefield while
seated at rough deal table, upon
which were maps and telephone.
Here he received news of the passage
of a German battalion across the
Aisne river, upon which the corre-
epondent quotes him as remarking:
The victory is won-one of the
great victories upon which our
strp.~ future will rest"
Evening star., 1918-06-12
No Complaint Has Come.

No complaint from Germany against
the lynching Of Praeger has reached
the State Department, and at the
Swiss legation, which has charge of
German affairs in this country. it was
said nothing had been rece48ed on the
case. Some time ago the Swiss min
lister offered to pay Praeger's funeral
expenses. but the State Department
established he was acting for rela-
tives and not for the German govern
mont.
The federal government has no
authority to proceed against the
lynchers. but the Attorney General
interested himself in the case. At the
time officials pointed to the case as
an example of what might be ex-
curb pro-German talk, and the affair
hastened enactment Of the sedition
bill then pending in Congress.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
WANTS TO POSTPONE
TAKING SHORT LINES
General McAdoo today r,

Director General McAdoo today re-
ouested Congress to extend the time
within which short line railroads may
be taken over by the government to
January l. 1919. The law now fixes
tho time as July next. A resolu-
ton embodying the request was pre-
pared by Senator Smith of South
Carolina, chairman Of the Interstate
commerce committee.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
sILLMAN EVANS DETAINED.
Investigation of Plot to Smuggle
Russian Jewels.

Investigation Of the suspected plot
to smuggle several hundred thousand
dollars worth of so-called Russian
crown jewels into this country has
led to the detention in Dallas. Tex, Of
Sillman Evans. formerly q clerk Of
the American legation at Copenhagen,
pending an inquiry into what DISPOSE
tfon he made Of box bearing a lega-
tion seal which he brought back to
this country few weeks ago.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Teuton Smash on Line From Scissors
to the Marne Is Dangerous
to Allies.
FRENCH SCORE FURTHER PROGRESS
EAST OF merry AND GENLIS WOOD
Counter Offensive Actions Highly Successful -Boches I'm
able to Debouch Along Matz Rver-Petain Firm
South Of Chevincourt.

German efforts batter down the French deense between
Montdder and the Ose begun Sunday have been
checked on the third day of the struggle.
On the end of the battle line the French have
attacked and reganed important ground while the and
right repeated efforts by the exploit his earlier
have from French
that the Germans being held.
At the when the plunge of the foe OF the Disc
appears have with reverse the front southeast
between the Aisne and the Marne has again famed Striking
allied line southwest of Soissons the neghborhood of
Dommrs Cuy and south of Ambeny the Germans have begun
may be very serious threat the security of
north to the Oise.
The attack would almost equal I'M
importance that of Montdder 1t appears effort
part the enemy in south of Compegne forest
ouhanng the French the north and compelling their
en and relocation of the whole allied line Monddier to
Chateau Therry.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Chinese No. l in Draft.

Jew Hon Bong, a twenty-one-
year-old Chinaman, residing at
323 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, has the distinction of be-
ing registrant No. 1 on the roll
OF board No. l in the draft of
1918.
In the registration of 1917
there was no provision for list
ing either orientals or Indians.
Both classes were provided for
this time. Jew was listed as an
Oriental"
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Votes for Military Training.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-THE
board Of education has voted to intro
duce military training into the Phil
adelphia high schools as an elective
subject. A committee was appointed
to consider the scope Of military
training. the cost and the methods for
raising the required fundA
Evening star., 1918-06-12
q. s. Officer Dies in London.

The death of Lieut.. Lyman B,
Hoops. U. S. N, Middlstown, Conn.,, was
announced today by the Navy Depart
msnt. Lieut.. Hoops died of pneumonia
at the Navy Hospital. London, June s.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
FRESH PEACE OFFER
NOT PLAN OF GERMANY

LONDON. June 12.-In her forth
coming statement of war aims Ger
many does not intend to make any
fresh peace offer. according to Berlin
newspapers, says an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Amsterdam.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
FOUNTAINS CUT OFF
AT WHITE HOUSE
President Sets Example in
Economy IN the Use Of r
Districts Water.
TO TAKE OTHER STEPS

President Wilson today ordered the
shutting off of the White House foun-
tains, thereby setting an example in
economy for Washingtonians which, if
followed generally, is expected to pre-
vent a water famine in the capital
this summer.
The Presidents action was followed
shortfy-by the issuance of an order
by Col. Ridley. officer in charge of
public buildings and grounds, discon-
tinuing the flow of water in all public
fountains.
The saving that will be effected will
run into millions Of gallons daily
White House fountains, II operated
continuously for "a hours, will con-
sumo more than a million gallons Of
water daily, though 1t has been the
practice to shut them Off at o'clock
each evening.
Water department officials are MAX
ing an estimate this afternoon Of the
exact saving that will be effected by
the orders Of the President and Col.
Ridley.
White House Fountains Largest.
The largest of the fountains are in
the White House grounds. There are
smaller ones in the Capitol grounds,
the Botanic Garden and on the Union
station plaza. including the Columbus
fountain; one in Truxtun Park. at the
intersection of North Capitol street
and Florida avenue; one at the inter-
section Of Pennsylvania avenue and
NJ street, in Georgetown. and others
connected with vrious monuments.
Col Ridley said his action was
taken in the general interest of the
public. after consultation with the
Army engineers in charge OF the
ton of a request to that effect from
the District Commissioners. who have
charge of the distribution of the
water to the people.
1t is believed the action came none
too soon. as three times within the
the District has gone above the
65 900, 900 gallon estimate said to be
the safe dependable daily capacity of
the conduit
June the consumption was II, ,0O0,-
900 gallons. The next day 1t went to
AO
to 69,s00,000 gallons on June 8, 67,100,-
900 gallons June 9, and 62.500. 900 gal.
Ions June 10, but a jump to 1000, 900
gallons June II.
Must Take Other Steps.
While the saving of water wasted
in fountains will help materially to
relieve a situation that was becom-
ing acute. the Commissioners say
other steps must be taken to avoid
possible water famine. Congress
is asked to provide for the meterinE
of federal buildings, which are
charged with wasting about 100000
gallons daily.
Citizens are asked to do their part
and every Individual is appealed to
to save at least a gallon Of water
or more each day. Householders are
urged to be particularly saving in
the use Of water for sprinklinE-pu pur-
poses.
Senator Smith of Maryland said to-
day he had taken up with Senator Mar
tin, chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee the recommendations of the Sec
retary of War that power from the CEN
trail power plant be provided for the use
Of the government printing office, and
that a conduit over the Key bridge to
carry water for the government reserva-
tions in Virginia be constructed. He
said that Senator Martin had approved
the item and that they would be cared
for in the sundry civil Appropriation
bill
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Gen. Pershing's Report.

American troops northwest Of Cha
teau Thierry this morning advanced
their position in Belleau wood, cap
turing 250 prisoners and considera BILE
war material, including a number of
machine guns and trench mortars.
Gen. Pershing reported tonight in his
daily communiIue
The statement follows:
Northwest Of Chat "a Thierry we
were again successful in advancing
our positions in the Belleau wood. We
captured $50 prisoners. of whom three
were officers, and considerable mate
rial, including a number of machine
guns and trench mortars.
In the Woevre our batteries exc
cuted effective naturalization and
harrassing fire"
Evening star., 1918-06-12
To Menace, Not to Capture
Paris, Is Object, 0bserv-
ers Here Believe.
TAKING OF CITY WOULD
NOT BRING A DECISION
Clearer Now That Teutons Are Try.
ing to Hurry Conflict to Con-
r clusion This Summer.

Germany's military efforts between
Montdidier and Rheims have pro-
ceeded far enough to enable military
observers here to form a clear idea
Of what the enemy is trying to do.
Paris is held to be a secondary
object of the present offensive. In
stead. the Germans are seeking to
menace Paris, which Is a different
tf1hsr and has a different purpose,
from trying to capture it.
Germany's object is held to be to
create third point of extreme dan
ger. which the allies must fortify
strongly. Already the enemy had
brought about such conditions at two
points. One point was at Amiens,
where the French have concentrated
to avoid the loss OF Abbeville. An
other was in the Arras region. where
HaZelbrouck had to be defended In
order to insure the safety of the
channel ports.
Now Germany seeks to create a
third point Of danger, Paris, and espe-
cially the rich industrial metropolitan
region about Paris.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Great Blow Of French.

PARIS. June 1.-THE French have
struck the Germans . hard blow
along a front of about seven and a
half miles between HMbecourt and
st. Maur, reeapturing Selloy, Genlis
wood and the heights between Cour-
cel1es and Mortemer.
The Official announcement by the
war ONCE tonight Of this gain says
Evening star., 1918-06-12
j. S. GUNS ASSIST
FRENCH ATTACKS
NEAR M0NTD|D|ER
American Infantry Ready to
Jump Into Fray When 0p-
portunity Offers.
TAKE BELLEAU WOOD
WITH 300 PRISONERS

LONDON, June IL
"The Germans are taking
seriously the American
thrust at the apex of their
line in the Cignon valley
northwest of Chateau
Thierry) and thus far have
used FIVE divisions in at
tempting to counter it, but
entirely without success"
Reuters correspondent at
French headquarters tele-
graphs under Tuesdays
date. 1.-TWO fresh divisions
were thrown at the Ameri-
can center at Bouresches
this morning in a fruitless
attempt to recapture the
village"
~ the Associated Pfess.
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE, Tuesday,
June 11.-American artillery
aided the French in the counter
attack against the Germans
southwest and south of Mont
didier today by directing a
harassing fire against the
enemy. Otherwise the Ameri-
can troops have not been en-
gagged in the present battle.
The Americans in the sector
west of Montdidier, however,
are ready to assist in the fight
ing at the first opportunity.
German Raids Repulsed.
The Germans made two minor raids
against the American lines at Can
tigny Monday night, and were re-
pulsed each time. One raiding party,
the reGo1ver fire of the Americans.
On the right of the American sector
German aviators have been busy. One
enemy flying machine. bearing a
French insignia as disguise, flew
over the American line at height of
500 meters and attacked with bombs
and machine gunfire American SOL
diers on the march. The Americans
took cover and there were no casual
ties. Reports that the Germans have
been using French signs on their air
planes have been numerous during
the last fortnight.
Quiet on Toul Front.
The artillery fire on the front north
west of Toul today was below the
average of last week. Few airplanes
were up, although the visibility was
good.
For gallantry in various actions on
the Toul front ninety-two American
soldiers were decorated with the
French war cross today. Copies. of
the citations and medals were pre-
sented by a French general, while
each soldier was congratulated by
the American general commanding
the sector.
q. s. Gain at Belleau Wood.
PARIS. June 1.-THE official state
ment says: South Of the ourcq river
the American troops this morning
brilliantly captured Belleau wood and
took 800 prisoners.
Gen. Pershing's Report.
American troops northwest of Cha
teau Thierry this morning advanced
their position in Belleau wood, cap
turing 250 prisoners and considera BILE
war material, including a number of
machine guns and trench mortars,
Gen. Pershing reported tonight in his
daily communiIue.
The statement follows:
Northwest Of Chat EAU Thierry we
Evening star., 1918-06-12
WEATHER.

Fair and cooler tonight; tomorrow
partly cloudy.
Temperature for twentv.four noufs
ending pm. today: Highest, 50, at
2 PM today; lowest, So, at 4:3o am.
today.
Full report on page Is.
Evening star., 1918-06-12
British Repulse Germans.
Attack Of African Troops.

LONDON, June 12.-Among the
notable feats of arms during Monday
night. says Reuters correspondent
at French headquarters. was the
magnificent counter attack of native
African troops. supported by tanks.
which enabled the French to retake
La Porto farm, on . crest $40 feet
high, just west of the Compiegns
road. together with the high groGcs
Evening star., 1918-06-12
Member Of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the for republication of all news dispatches
credited to It not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights OF publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-11

Make victory quicker. surer
and more comfortable for
the boys "oTer there by buy
ing all the Liberty Bonds
you can afford. Then save
and sacrifice and bay more
bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-11
When Itching Stops

There is one safe, dependable treat,
ment that relieves itching torture ana
kin irritation almost instantly aEo
mar cleanses and soOthes the SKIN
ASK any druggist for a 15cor 81 bott z
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the skin soft. smooth and healthy
The L. W. Rose o.. Cievel and,
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Special Suits at $35

Our variety is extensive, the quail
to them. Even at these prices tod
orcd and shape permanent. All
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
WILSON'S talk
GIVES AUSTRIA
PEACE CHANCE

WASHINGTON, Teb. L.
Congress and officinldom grner.
ally today agree that President
Wilson's latest war aims speech
win hasten the elimination ~
Austria from the war.
Austria. tired Of the struggle and
growing dlacontentcd NJ pulling Ger
man cheatnuta from tho fire. sooner
or later will heed the prenidoniH
broadgause proffer of new chance
at peace. authorities declare.
Austria ~ the main hope upon
which the Wilson peace drive has
been and IN centrrcd The presi
dents latest speech. based outward
ly on the friendlinssn ~ the czernln
Response TO the January message.
was founded on reports 81 Ameri.
can workers abroad that Austria ~
ripe for peace
As for Germany. the speech is
destined Co cause a new dlHnausfae.
ton among the liberals ~ the
seheldcmann and more radical types.
Continuance Of the war II credited
TO the military PARTY in Germany.
and this fact. plus Wilson's dis
ciaimrr Of any territory wanted hy
the United states. ~ likely 90 bore
into the German mind.
Peace Door Open
Wilson left the peace door wider
open than ever. authorities say. for
he pointed out that his January :
address contniued the fundamental
but not Interchangeable. peace terms
Of the United States
~ the same time be sounded
firrncr note 90 confident determine
ton 90 carry on the war 10 victory
II the essentials ~ just peace were
not otherwise obtained. lie pointed
out that whatever the delays have
been. American troops are now
streaming across. and will continue
20 DO 20 increasingly.
Bulgarian Minister f'anar~ioff was
In congress 90 hear the speech at
the Rdminlnirat tons Invitation. The
Serbian minister sai near by. but
they did not speak.
Panaretoff declared himself in
hearty accord with Wilson's pro
pozais.
The Rumanian nt;ache. Lieut.
aioica. thought the speech a won
dcrfui offering to oppressed nation
aii,ien. and solution 81 the Balkan
problem.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
CITY POTATO DEPOT
IS ADVOCATED HERE

Hurrahl Therc'n be no potato.
loss day'
In fact. they're trying TO establish
potato day and municipal potato
q, pot to stimulate consumption %
this food
Suggestions for a potato day were
made by ~. ]. Mign~rey and y. II.
Watt Monday Mt a Join, meeting 81
committees from the members eoun.
ell. state development bureau and
publicity and advertising bureau Of
the Seattle Chamber OF Commerce
and Commercial Club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
GOSH! NOW WE HAVE
A TEACHER FAMINE

Seattle is short OF school ma ANS
Tho present force IL growing small.
er because OF better pay In other
fields. superintendent Frank II.
Cooper reported yesterday the rosle
nation OF eight teachers. Five are
leaving for better positions and three
70 get married.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
Arthur Root Safe,
Says Message to
His Family Here

Arthur NJ. Hoot. previously re
ported among the missing mon who
were on the Tuseania. Il safe. A
message to this effect was received
Monday by hts family from the war
department
Root Is a private IN Company r.
sixth Battalion Goth Engineers. lie
lived with his sister. Mrs, W. NJ.
Faster. idoS y sSth u lie was
assistant chief hookkeeper Tor the
Western Union Telegraph Co. when
he enlisted last fall
No word has been received from
Roy Muncastcr. who was graduated
from the state university hast spring
and Robert =. Warren. 1874 Terry
ave. Roth are believed TO be among
the victims
Carl NJ pccmer. son OF Neil
nccmcr. sos y rtkc. and Lawrence
y Riley. 3tOa W cend st. are among
the survivors
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
WANTS LUMBER CARS
FOR WAR WORK ONLY

Request has been made % the local
car commission OF the national de.
Tense division. American Railway as.
scclation, that the privilege Of di.
verting lumber and shingles In tran
xit be Suspended. as a means OF con.
serving the nations car supply The
suggestion was made BY J. III. Rloe-
del. director Of lumber supply for
the United States shipping leDard
Lumber and shingles. unless for war
work. are no; essential. he declared
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
BLACK DIAMOND TOTS
BUY THRIFT STAMPS

Sales Of war savings stamps In
Black Diamond were boosted si.s.s
in three weeks. when SEQ school
children became interested In the
campaign.
Teachers encouraged the children
by talks on thrift early in January.
They followed this by having tho
pupils write essays on the subject
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12

This Is Mrs. Alexander Kcrensky--
That is. this Is the Russian actress
that kerensky was reported in news
dispatches to have married during
the September crisis.
However. the marriage Is now dc.
MED by some OF kcrengky's friends
who have since come TO this country.
They say that newspapers in Russia
at the time denied the reported
wedding.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
OLE HANSON TO SPEAK
At CHURCH MEETING

Gwedish Baptist church. Ninth ave.
and Pine st. Tuesday evening. Feb.
~, At y. m. under the auspices OF
obe Samarit Fordundet society. Miss
Anna Swanson. OF Occur d'Alen..
I1nho. will give n short talk. Must
ea1 numbers viii be rendered by
- Hiida Lindwrcn. Miss Hattie
odennolm and Miss westiand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
Engineer Roberts
Is ACQUITTED Here

W. J.. Roberts. chief engineer OF
the inter county river improvement,
project. was completely .xoneraiei
81 all charges brought against him
hy former Fierce County Commits
uioner W u Heed. a, h~afing hs'
fore the King and Pierce inter coun.
- board Monday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12

A revival Of tho controversy over
the merits 81 the barnard statue Of
Lincoln. whose critics include Robert
r Lincoln has brrn followed hy the
appearance Of uew statue Of the
cmaneipator. This one. shown In the
pictures herewith. IL hy Andrew
O'Connor Of Worcester. Mas.
IL was made for the state of M
nois. and Is TO be erected In the state
capitol grounds. nj Springfield. and
unveiled on April ~. as ono Of the
features % the centennial celebration
81 tho admission OF Illinois into the
Union.
The plaster cast has hecn on exhi'
bition in tho seligmann galleries. In
New York. whrr~ artists and seulp.
tors are contrasting IL with the BAR
nard statue.
oConnor represents Lincoln rs he
appeared when he left Springfield.
on February II. 1851. to so 20 Wash.
ington and assume the duties Of the
presidency. The pose IL % marked
simplicity. but not lacking In
strength and dignity.
The head. shown ga profile above.
reflects all tho human sympathy. vls'
Ton and reverence. expressed IN tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
APPROPRIATIONS ARE
PASSED BY COUNCIL

The city council al its regular
MONDAY meeting. passed an oreli
nance appropriating $50 900 for motor
equipment for the streets and sewers
department They also passed bills
for s. 600 for repairs 20 the steam
electric plant. and s. 900 for scaling
the Cedar river dam
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12

COMPANY ORCHESTRA
TO PLAY FOR BENEFIT

A benefit dance viii BE- given by
the auxiliary OF headquarters com.
pany. sefst infantry. saturday even.
Ing In the Odd Fellows temple.
The committee In charge ~ max.
Ing SPECIAL efforts for successful
dance. as II will be the last chance
for doing something for the men be-
fore they leave. The auxiliary was
organized only recently and has held
but two meetings.
The company's 10 piece orchestra
will furnish the music.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
LEWIS DETACHMENT
TO GIVE DANCE HERE

Headquarters detachment at Camp
Lewis will give a military ball In tho
Seattle Armory March :. 10 establish
a company fund 10 be used overseas
IN obtaining comforts and extra
food
There will be a prize waltz contest
between Seattle and Taeoma dancers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
TEACH OFFICIALS TO
WORK VOTE MACHINES

Glasses in voting machine manipu.
lation viii be held TN the city council
chamber and county commissioners
office Wednesday. Thursday and Fri.
day OF this week. All election in.
speotors and judges have been noti.
fled to attend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-12
DIES AFTER FALLING
10 FEET IN SHlPYARO

Floyd A. Thornton. 20. living at
.sss West Gard St. dled early Tues
day morning in tho city hospital
from n fractured skull sustained In
an accident Monday evening at tho
Elliott Bay shlpyards. He fell 70 feet
while Mt work at tho plant.