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The Washington times., 1918-07-08
AUSTRALIANS AGAIN
FORCE LINES AHEAD
ON PICARDY FRONT
Continued from First PaEs.l

reported that three German army
corps will be sent to the southwest
ern front and that Won Ludendorff will
direct a new Austro-German EFFORT to
win back the ground lost by the Aus
TRANS in the Italian counter offensive
and to break through" II possible
before bad weather in the autumn
puts an end to the campaign %"
Political events in Russia may prove
OF distinct military Importance The
assassination Of the German ambassa-
dor at Moscow might be seized upon
by the Germans as an excuse for a re-
newal OF military operations in the east.
the chief objects being the seizure Of
Moscow and Petrograd- 1t Is doubtful.
however, In view Of the situation in the
west, whether Germany could spare any
large forces for an eastern campaign
not matter how badly organized the Boil
sheviki might be-
Cast Let With Allies. @,
One cheerful bit Of news comes
through from Russia: That Is that the
Russians on the Thurman coast (border-
ing Finland and the White seal. have
broken away from the Bolshevik regime
and have decided to cast their lot with
the allies.
There remains no change in the gen
eral military situation, but certain
European war critics are now predict
ing that the next German offensive win
be aimed at the seizure Of the entire
Somme valley as far as Abbeville In an
effort to cut the lines Of communication
supplying the allied armies on the chan
mel coast and in Belgium
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
PERSHING REPORTS
RAIDMG ACTIVITY
IN VOSGES ZONE

! little activity on July ?, less on July
3. and none whatever on July 4. Little
circulation was observed in the
enemy's rear, and his working parties
did nothing notable except to cut and
carry away hay from the vicinity Of
their first line trenches during the
night On July hostile patrol, dis
covered in front of our trenches. was
driven off by infantry fire.
an the Lorraine sector, the days Of
July 2 and July were uneyentful
The artillery fire of the enemy was
very light in caliber and amount and
scattered both as to origin and OBJ
jectives. The use of a few heavy
shells was noted, however. The
enemy's machine gun and rifle fire
was more active than usual, occasion
ed in part, no doubt, by the unusual
activity OF our own patrols
The German air forces were moder-
ately active, but were held in check Dy
heavy bombardment from out anu-afr-
craft batteries. In the enemy's rear
area, there vas the usual. circulation Of
troops and traffic movement Our
patrolling parties were successful In their
observation work.
In the Woevre region on July and
,. there was quiet except for heavy ar
dllery fire on one of our sub7sectors,
where shells Of medium and small cali
Der were used. together with a very lit
le gas. The machine gun and rife fire
Of the enemy was frequent in the after
noon and evening. Part of It was ap-
parently the reaction to the operation Of
one OF our patrols. One OF our recon
Nuisance patrols entered a German
trench which proved 10 be abandoned
and in bad condition, owing to allied
shell fire There was but slight enemy
activity In the construction OF new
works"
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
JAPAN WILL NOT MOVE
UNTIL U. S. CONSENTS

TOKYO. July S-After two weeks
negotiations here over the request of
the European allies that Japan inter-
.vene in Siberia, It may be stated
that japan will not consider interven-
tion until the United States Joins the
ether entente allies in the request
Il Is generally believed that the
Japanese government favors inter-
Vention provided the United States
consents, but the attitude OF Presi-
dent Wilson on the subject is thought
here to be unchanged.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
ASSASSLNS KILLED
MIRBACH WITHBOMB

~ LONDON, July s,-Count Mirbach,
German ambassador to Russia, was
murdered at 2 o'clock Saturday after
noon by two unknown persons who
obtained entrance to the German en-
bassy by false credentials. Premier
Lenine informed Adolph Joffe, Rus
sian ambassador to Germany, accord
ing to a wireless dispatch from Mos
COW today.
The assassins threw a bomb into
the room occupied by Mirbach, the
message said, infiicting wounds which
resulted in the ambassadors death a
few minutes later.
.. Representative Of the Bolshevik
government Immediately visited the
embassy and expressed their fndig-
nation
The Washington times., 1918-07-08

A. Leuhr. of Missouri, was nothing
short OF miraculous They are at
tached to the observation division,
and were engaged in making photo
graphs. They were attacked and
pursued over twelve miles by a flock
OF Germans. meanwhile being made
the target OF many batteries OF ma
chine guns. Hardwood's flying suit
was pierced by eight bullets. and part
OF his necktie was shot away. There
were twenty holes made by machine
bullets in the seat of his machine.
Harwood's only wound was a slight
scratch in the neck.
Lieutenant Leuhr's coat was pierced
by three bullets, and his plane was
riddled. Both men landed safely.
Americans today Joined French air
men in daylight bombing.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
ITALIANS ROUT
ENEMY PATROLS

ROME. July s.-"Enemy recon-
noitering parties on the Asiago pla-
teau and north Of Monte DI Valbella
were driven back" the Italian war
office announced today.
Small sections in the Grappa region
Saturday night gained ground.
North OF Massi, prisoners were
taken and two machine guns and a
number of flame projectors were cap
tured
an the Col Caprfle region, we ex-
tended our advances"
Between the coast and the Toma-
Rica valley the attack is progressing.
We have taken 1850 prisoners"
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
BREAKS RELATIONS
: WITH RUSS ENJOYS

=. AMSTERDAM, July s.-The Kaiser.
hearing OF the assassination of Am
basador Mrbach, who was a close
friend, ordered Foreign Minister
sKuehlmann to break on relations
with the Russian delegates in Berlin,
according to dispatches received here
today.
AMSTERDAM. July s.-Fearing
demonstrations. military police are
guarding the Russian embassy in Ber-
lin. It was learned here today.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
LEAVE BALL GAME
TO WHIP GERMANS

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
MARINE. July S-American troops aided
dominates Chateau-Thierry from the
west
Americans were swimming and playing
baseball. when the French commander
was notified to take a few OF them on
the attack. Several entire companies
volunteered. and some were selected
from each.
The attacking forcs fought In q wood
The Washington times., 1918-07-08

and on the side OF the hill for three
hours. It was largely hand-to-hand
work. Some OF the Boches had climbed
trees to escape the barrago, and had
pulled machine guns up with them With
these they poured a heavy fire into the
Franco-Americans. who used rifles and
grenades in bringing them down.
An American sergeant who had ex-
hausted his grenadeS against a machine
gunner in a tree. threw down his rife,
climbed the tree. stuck the German with
his detached bayonet. and pitched the
body down.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
ARTILLERY BATTLE
ON 15-NILE FRONT

PARIS, July s.-An artillery battle
alone the fifteen-mile front between
Villiers-Cotterets forest and the
Marine was reported by the French
war office today.
Between Foret de Villers-cotterets
and the Marne, there was artillery
fghting," the communique said.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08

AND STILL
THOUGH IT be true.
HE'D HAVE n. tears.
FOR WHAT was asked.
AND WHAT he gave.
YET THERE are tears
AND THOUGH it's true.
THAT IN that bourne.
TO WHICH he's gone.
THERE IS no strife.
AND PEACE is his.
YET COULD we.
WE WOULD bring him back.
BUT TEARS.
AND WISHES.
ARE OF no avail
AND SO we noun.
TO TELL the story.
OF A great grief;
AND FOR the dear ones
THAT HE loved and left
. A CITY'S heart
TO TELL of sympathy.
AND ONE will know.
THAT OF her blood.
THERE CAME a man.
HHO DIED.
AS SOLDIERS die.
AND SHE
WHO CHOSE him for the low
she bore.
WILL KNOW.
THAT SHE has walked
ALONG LIES path.
IN SWEET companionship.
WITH CHIVALRY.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
AUSTRALIAN GAIN
REPORTED BY HAIG

LONDON, July S.-Australian
troops haye scored another brilliant
success on the Picardy front, advanc-
ing their lines over a width of 5000
Yards on both sides of the Somme
river. the war office announced today.
The attack was carried out last
night lust north of the Hamel dis
trict, where the Australians and
Americans made an advance on the
Fourth of July.
The Australians last night ad-
vanced their line slightly on a 5000
yard front on both sides OF the
Somme," the statement said.
"a successful raid was carried out by
Scottish troops south OF the La Bassee
canal, resulting in the capture OF a few
prisoners.
The enemy trenches were also en-
tered east OF HaZebrOuck by Australian
troops, a few prisoners being back.
Hostile artillery has been active on
both side OF the Somme. as n result OF
our operations, also west OF Beau
mont-Hamel and in the neighbor-
hood OF Bethune-"
LONDON, July S.-Five German
airpIanes were brought down and
one British machine was lost in
aerial battles Saturday, the air
ministry announced today. More
than twenty tons of bombs were
dropped on enemy detectives Satur-
day and Sunday. ."
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
FRESH AUSTRIAN
DRIVE IMPENDING

PARIS, July s.-General Ludendorff
visited Austrian headquarters in the
Trentino to hasten preparations for
resumption OF the offensive on the
Italian front, according to advices
from Swiss sources today.
Re-enforcements are said to be con-
centrating in the Innesbrouck and
Trentino regions. The Swiss frontier
has been closed.
PARIS, July S.-Germany will send
three army corps to the aid Of Aus
tria, according TO a Rome dispatch to
the Temps. These will be put under
the direct orders of Gen. Otto Won
Below, the commander-in-chie on
the Italian front, and will be assigned
to the Alps sectors. it is stated
The Trentino railways have been
put under German control, and will
be used exclusively for German
troops. It is said also that German
regiments will be detailed to other
points on the front - support the
Austrian troops.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
SOVIETS FEAR TO,
DRAFT BOURGEOIS

LONDON. July 8-The Russian
Soviets (BolsheViki), while declaring
that the safety OF the republic" de-
ponds upon CONSUMPTION. deem Il in
advisable to call upon the young
bourgeois, said a belated Moscow dis
patch to the Express today. The Boil
shevil<i fear that the bourgeois would
light against the proletariat There
fore, said the dispatch. the bourgeois
will be put to work at barrack duties
and cleaning stables.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
$4,000 UKRAINIANS
MARCHING ON KIEFF

- MOSCOW, July s.-Travelers from
y.KIen report that $4,000 weIl-armed
revolutionary troops are marching
from the FastoY railway junction in
Ukraine, forty miles southwest of
KieI.
German detachments. the travellers
Say, are Withdrawing toward Kieff.
( Communication between KIen and
Odessa has been interrupted.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
CAN PREVENT ANTHRAX

LONDON. July s.-Ths home ofrles
committee has diseoV-
cred q process which destroys an
thrax germs In raw wool. goats and
camels' hair. Anthrax Is q fatal
disease communicable to men. For
maldehyde Is the chemical used In the
process
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
TRADE MEN
WILL FORM
ARMY" Of
INVASION
Ccontinued from First Page,)

CCOntinued from First Page)
emergency army" held in reserve
not as a threat-but as q protection.
Precautions will be taken to see to
q that shipments Of supplies for Rus
SLAMS do not get into the hands OF
Germans. These precautions, Incl
dentally, include necessary augment
ing of the forces along the Thurman
coast, now threatened by the Ger
mans
Such Il the definite program today.
Future developments in Russia will
determine how this program will be
modified.
STOCKHOLM, July s.-Germany
VIII demand the right to police Mos
cow and PetrogTad. under the guise
Of maintaining order, as the result Of
ne assassination Of Count Mirbach.
German ambassador to Russia &C
seording TO. information from diplo-
matte sources today.
The Germans, who charge that the
murder is the work Of the entente,
win further demand free passage of
troops to the Thurman coast by way of
Petrograd. The Russian inhabitants
OF that region, In anticipation OF
German-Finnish invasion, already
have declared their allegiance to the
allies and are expected to join forces
With the allied troops guarding the
Bupply base there.
Expected to Aeeede.
: The Bolshevilxi either will accede to
fne German demands or abdicate. The
Former action is more probable, as
Premier Lenine is reported to have
prepared an apology. which will be
forwarded to Berlin at once.
( The Russian Baltic feet is in peril
~ capture, unless the sailors blow up
0eir vessels.
Russian social revolutionaries be-
BeTe that members of their party
killed Mirbach.
I. They declare that terroristic plots
have been formed against Lenine,
Irotsky, and all other BolsheViki
headers.
The Washington times., 1918-07-08
X. C. BIS TOWN GOSSIP
SINCE SATURDAY,

SINCE SATURDAY.
WHEN CAME the shock.
FROM NEwSBOYS cries.
AND ! first learned
THAT BE was dead
OR WHAT i. is.
THAT WE call dead.
I'VE WONDERED;
WHY THE Master Hand.
SHOULD BECKON him.
AND WONDERING.
IT COMES to me
THAT HERE was one.
WHOSE SACRIFICE
WOULD BID US stop.
AND SEARCH Oq. souls
AND ASK ourselves
WHAT OF ourselves!
AND I am sure.
THAT HAD he known.
THAT DOWN there.
ON THAT Southern field.
BE WAS to rise
AND FALL,
AND DIE
AND IN his death:
BRING SHAME.
TO STACKER hearts.
HE WOULD have Fon.
NOT TIMIDLY.
WITH FALTERING steps.
BUT BRAvELY.
AND WITHOUT regret
THAT HE it was.
WHO HAD been called
The Washington times., 1918-07-08

Keep the potatoes here and send
the wheat SOVeF there"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
DORA'S FATHER AND MOTHER
SCOFF AT HER RELUCTANCE
To MARRY MILTON.

When one has exercised reticence
on an important subject, and then let's
himself speak of it. it is as if the
no0dGatcs were partially opened. and
il is hard to close them Immediately.
Dora'S outburSt to Cynthia had so
far swept away her rigid reserve with
regard To her feelings towards Milton
Van Saun that her sense of prudence
was also thrown awry. She felt :hat
now that she had begun to speak her
mind, she must free IL to the one per-
son in whom she would, under ordinary
circumstances. have been least Likely
to confde.
She was still tremulous and excited
when the car left her at her own
front door Without pausing TO re-
consider her resolution, she went
straight to her mothers room. That
lady was lying on the couch. and
looked up languidly AS her daughter
entered.
well. honey" she began. then. as
she saw Dora's flushed face. she asked
quickly. What's the matter? Is Mr..
Van Saun worse?"
No. at least I suppose not. Gym
thia's there now. ] wouldn't stop with
her. didn't want to-"
Why not. my dear? While there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
MILLIONS FATHER IMPARTS SOME
ASTOUNDING INFORMATION
TO CYNTHIA
CHA Ts'CER IIV

Edward Van Saun's pale face lighted
with pleasure as the nurse ushered
Cynthia Long into his room. then went
oLt closing the door softly. leaving
the pair alone.
Tie conralescent was propped up in
he'd. his gray hair and mustache shin.
| ing like silver against the white pill
Jews, Cynthia thought she had never
seen him as handsome before. Again
he reminded her OF her own father.
Dear Mr.. Van Sauni" she exclaimed
Kissing the hand he held out to her
IT is good to see you again."
III Is very gracious OF, you to come
To me-" he reioincd. 81 hope my sud
den illness did not interfere with any
or your plans. ] am more than glad
for the sake Of you young people that
| shall soon he up and abort ;Eain.
u would have been distressing if | had
been i'll near the date of the wedding
Let me sec-the great event is less
than month off now--isn't IT,"
Cynthia drew a deep breath. Yes
she answered "it is"
Edward Van Saun glanced down at
the solitaire diamond flashing on her
finger. Il hope you are very happy,
dear" he said simply
THANK YOU" she murmured
She could not tell this man that she
was disaat islied. Gerald Is very kind
and good 10 me- she added
She knew she must say something
OF this kind. Certainly that was true
and safe. But her companion was al
ready thinking his own Thoughts. Ills
face wore q panied look and lie eyed
her anXiously.
Dear" he said, 81 have wanted TO
ask you about matter that is verv
close to my heart. There is Il question
which you will forgive me for asking
because love my hoy better than
my life. Docs Dora love Milton:"
What could she say? 'I--l.--why.
Mr.. Van Saun," she began, how
should l."
an Important Revelation.
He stopped her with II gesture.
Walt until explain. am asking
this OF you because I trust you abso-
lutely. / wish I had daughter like
you. know you will be honest with
me. Since ! have been Ill have had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
MILTON ASKS CYNTHIA TO BEG;
DORA NOT TO SACRIFICE HER
SELF FOR HIS SAKE.
CHAPTER In

HALFWAY down the stairs Cynthia
Long paused. MIR Van Saun had told
her that Milton WAS waiting for hei
down here; that he and she were Il
have tea together. Her heart beat
fast at the thought.
Her recent conversation with her
cousin. and Dura's excited confession
were fresh in her mind. Edward Van
Saun's acknowledgment of his fears
Tor his son. and his renewed express
sion Of condemnation of loveless
unions, had agitated Cynthia so that
she lonGed to be alone to face the
present situation. She wondered if she
might slip out Of the house withou,
waiting for tea. Yet that would seem
rude to her host
y step in the hall below reminded
her That some one might note her hest
taton. and she hurried on down the
stairs. Al their foot she came face 10
face with Milton Van Saun.
i have been waiting for you" lie
said. Dad told me he would let me
see you after he had had his confai
with you. Ii was Il sort of reward
for good boy who came home early
/ suppose"
He laughed as he led her into the
drawing room. Yet his manner lacked
its natural boyishness. a maid was
placing the tea tray ON small table
and neither Of the pair spoke until she
had withdrawn.
will you pour the tea. Cynthia 30
Milton asked.
She ohcyed silently. The situation
had domestic kind of air about il,
she reflected swiftly. then riGidly gave
her attention To the task in hand
Have some cinnamon toast" Milton
urged. Its really very good"
She accepted it. still in silence.
Il say, this is coy. isn't it?" the
man said.
And the cinnamon toast is de-
licious." Cynthia remarked
What trivialities to utter when their
hearts were full OF serious matters.
she thought. She could think of abso-
lutcly nothing To say only three
things were in her mind-Dora's lack
OF love for Milton: Milton's unhappi-
ness: the sin OF her own prospective
love'ess marriage. And she could
speak OF none Of these.
Eut IL moment later Milton made
speech on one of the subjects ncces-
Sary.
a Pertinent Question.
Cynthia" he asked. bluntIy. whats
the matter with Dora? She's no, like
herself these days. What's troubling
her.
Cynthia looked Mt him calmly. In
spite of her inner perturbation.
cannot tell you. Milton" she re =
piled. You would better ask Dora. =
But that does no good" he declared
Let me speak frankly with you, Gym
IN a. for you arc good friend, and I
trust you absolutely"
Jus, what his father had said only "a
few minutes ago!
Well. he went on. when She made
no protest, 81 have tried 10 get the
truth out OF Dora. but for some rca :
son. she liz afraid to tell me how she
feels. She evades the main question.
Something came up the other night
that made me suspect that everything
was not Just as her family pretend to
heIeve- But she gave me no chance
to learn tn facts. Since then | have
not been able to bring myself to ask
her tho one question that would settle
things. But, In spite OF that she had
shown me in unmistakable wayG what
her answer to that question would be-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07

What is the question:" Cynthia in
CURED. gently.
Whether she loves me or not. All!
! see by your face that you know
about ii. but ] will not ask you to tell
me. Only there is one question that
you can answer honorabiy. II is this:
Does what you have seen for yourself
make you think that Dora is happy"
She waited for a minute before au-
swerinS. Surely nothing but the truth
should he spoken at this juncture!
No" she said simply.
IL was sure of that the man OK
claimed! And / am sure of another
thing. That is that Dora does not love
me and does not want TO marry me-"
He sprang to his feet and walked to
the window, standing there with his
back to the room.
Cynthia obeyed an impulse she could
not have explained. Setting her cup
down. she rose hastily and crossed the
room to where this man stood. lie did
not turn at her approach.
Milton" she said softly. Il am so
sorry for you. wish could help you
"Dont Iny Me-"
He wheeled about sharply and
caush, her hand in his. Don't pity
me-" he said harsh!y. 1T unncrves
nc And am not TO he pi,ied az ,ut
about the matter we have been talk
Ing of: lave been sure for l,Ns now
that Dora does not love nc Bat that
does not hurt me, except that she does
not trust me enough TO tell me that
she IL tired OF our engagement We
Will both be better and happier as
mere friends than ass husband aud
wife"
oh. Milton Cynthia exclaimed
You are excited and don't know what
YOU are saying"
Yes" he insisted. ~ do. Shall |
toll you why we have no right to
marry? Hut--nevcr mind that now
First let mo ask a great. big favor OF
you. VIII YOU grant IT,"
You know that Will" she an
swered
She lief, his side and went back to
her chair. She felt slightly sick and
giddy. Milton did no; love Dora, Dora
did not love Milton Then if only
Gerald Stewart id no, love her
! Cynthia.
Sh" pressed her hands tightly to-
gcther. She must not let her thoughts
fly OFF wildly in this way
Milton came aud stood in front of
have 10 ask is this: Talk to Dora and
tell her that she must not sacrifice
herself for my sake. Make her Sc"
what "A sin il would be for any woman
to marry man she does not love.
Don't say word about how feel. All
] want il to make her happy. But to
marry a man one does not love Is a sin
Cynthia. You believe that. don't YOU"
She nodded. Yes" She said very.
softly. l believe that. Milton"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-07
MILTON. CALLED AWAY TO 4
STRICKEN FATHER, FINDS THE
ATTACK IS NOT SERIOUS.
CHAPTER LII.

=, The Illness that called Milton Van
Saun so abruptly from his betrothed's
side did not prove as serious az was
at first feared. Edward Van Sauu had
1had a slight paralytic shock. but after
1.-THE first few days il was evident that
= he was on the way 10 partial con-
.Ivalescence.
II have been afraid OF Dads having
IAN attack like this" Milton telephoned
Ito Dora on the morning after the
Seizure. "but the doctor thinks that In
! u little while he VIII be almost as well
as he has been for the last six months.
. or course. he vii never be a well man
|Ayain-but we have known that for
)sQme time"
S"roor dcar-and he is so patient"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1918-12-26
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Twas not able TO do any OF my WORK
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was confined TO my bed off ard on. goi
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again e. / decided | would try Cardul
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I was feeling pretty good and could
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