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Crown Prince Gains Five
Miles in Salient, but Is
Held on Wings.
.CAPTIVES REACH $4,000
Hospital Equipment, Rail-
way Trains and Large
Calibre Guns in Booty.
WORST BELIEVED OVER
Allies Confident That Force OF
Attack Has Been Spent and
Line Is Still Firm.
WORST BELIEVED OVER
Specin! Gable Despdtch to THE SuS.
Coprriahf. 1918: all riahfa reaerred.


LONDON. May 3O.-On the fourth day
Of fighting on the Aisne front the Ger
man Crown Princes army failed to
gain any considerable ground On
both tanks Of the forty mile fighting
front the troops OF the Allies refused
to give up any further territory de-
spite persistent enemy attacks. while
in the centre, at Fere-en -Tardenois
and Nezilly, about seven miles north
Of the Marne. the French reserves
have about checked the German
thrust in the direction of Chateau
Thierry.
1t would appear that the reserves Of
the Allies have come into action a
planned and have made their power
felt. scissors is regarded as more
vital to the Allies. because Of its I'm
portance to the Montdidier-A -Amiens
line, than the other end Of the front.
Here the French are holding tho high
ground on the fortified plateau Of Bel
leu and Mentagne commanding the
southern and southwestern exits from
the city, whence main roads lead to
Nillers-Cotterets and Chateau Thierry.
Absolute command Of Soissons BY
the Germans not only would hoA .
distinct threat to Paris but would en-
able the enemy to link up tho battle
fronts on the Aisne and the Somme.
widening out his original salient so
that for purposes OF counter attack 1t
would cease to he a salient at all.
kilograms from Amsterdam indicate
that the enemy is preparing the Ger
man public in advance for the slow
ing down which seems to have oc-
CURED to-day. Military writer's gen.
orally supposed to be in direct touch
with the German high command sug-
aest that the counter measures which
Gen. Foch will undertake in the next
few days will slow down il they do
not bring to a standstill the German
advance. They suggest that a new
offensive must be looked for on an
other part OF the front.
II would appear that the eremy has
two alternatives before him--he may
elect to continue the thrust beyond Sois-
sons and by striking at the Paris-Chal-
ons Railroad threaten the capital or he
may take advantage OF his widening
salient and avail himself Of his concen-
trations before Amiens TO resume his
offensive in an attempt to continue his
drive toward Abbcyille and the estuary
of the Sonme
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More Volunteers for
Sophie fuckers Show

THE latest entertainers to
volunteer for Sophie fuckers
SUN Tobacco Fund party at the
Claridge tomorrow night are
Eddie Cantor and Vivienne
Segal. Besides these the list
now includes Fannie Brice,
Grace Field, Frank J. Westphal,
Armand Kalisz, Marion Sun.
shine. Joseph Lertora, Texas
Guinan, Gertrude Bianco,
Johnny Dooley and Yvette Rugel,
Gordon and William Dooley,
Gus Edwards, Hazel and Alice
Furness. Jimmy Hussey, Corpo-
raj r. Derby Holmes, Sergeant
Arthur Guy Empey and Miss
Tucker and her Five Kings of
Syncopation! See page s.
WARNING! THE SUN TO.
RACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund. organiza-
ton or publication. It employs
no agents or solicitors.
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GERMAN SHELLS
DELUGE AMIENS
Intense Artillery Firing Is
Continued Along Yprcs
Front.
AIRPLANES ALSO ACTIVE
Kaiser Attempts to Cover Up
Failure by Referring to
Attack as Raid.
AIRPLANES ALSO ACTIVE
BY PERRY ROBINSON.

Special Gable Despatch to THE SuS from hs
London Times
Copyright. 1918; oil rights reserved.
BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. May 3o.-Things remained
quiet to-day on the main British front,
although there was a good deal OF
shelling and immense aerial activity
The Germans continue their promiscuous
long range Smelling Of all sorts Of places
far behind the fighting front. including
points where they must know that hospi-
tails are located.
In the course OF the las, twenty-four
hours more than 200 shells were fred
into Amiens The enemy attempted two
small operations in the Ypres sector
near Noormezeele and st. Clytte. Both
We're failures
We have evidence OF the magnitude Of
the recent German losses from the fact
that one division. the Seventeenth. had
TO have drafts OF more than $500 men
tabout SO per cent? to make good its
losses since the beginning of April. OF
these drafts. two lots. aggregating 1000
men, were said to be entirely OF the 1919
class.
1t is characteristic Of the Germans
that they reported officially the opera
ton at l-ocre and VoormeZeele as only
raid. Raids are not made In such
strength as to employ eight divisions
tmore than 100000 mem on SIX mile
front. nor do raiders. when they have
succeeded in penetrating the enemy lines
hang on all day until they are driven
back by rife, bomb and bayonet. and
even cling 70 positions cas- some ~ the
enemy still were clnging last night to
the woods east of Dickebusch Lake, af-
ter the whole rest Of the line has been
serious attack. which French gallantry
made a disastrous failure.
Since the failure of this attempt there
has been no Infantry operation on the
British front. except minor raids. II the
enemy contemplatcs a large attack north
OF the Oise it has not begun.
We captured an order on prisoners
which. in addition to stating the Ger
| men obje"tives. specihcall, commands
| that not an inch of the ground gained
be given mp
the Germans are using prisoners near the
front line AZ at least three points In the
Cambria. sector. Two Of these camps
are within ten miles Of the battle line
and the third is not more than twelve
Prisoners are employed on roads, rail-
way work and similar jobs even nearer
10 the front than these camps.
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basis to the extent that formations Of
one country may draw their supplies
from tho nearest depot in the other
country wherever stationed. without
having to depend. as In the past, on
supplies from some distant home base.
go The allied troops shall be brought
into contact with each other for the
purpose OF educating them to mutual
esteem. love and appreciation. This
principle shall guide the training Of
future ofifcers. and an excha nge Of Of
ncers shall be organized between the
German and Austro-Hungartan armies
so that Austro-Hungarian officers may.
as occasion requires, command German
troops and vice versa.
tS) All preparations for future
wars shall be made in common under
standing between the General STATS
This will require. naturally. a close
collaboration between the General STATS
and Government Ministers. All pre-
paratory economic measures connected
with tho eventual war shall be taken
beforehand in ume Of peace. and the
necessary departments be created.
60 Railway lines and construction
shall DO directed and undertaken by
both allies in common accord and on
a unified plan.
The Milan correspondent OF the Daiiy
Telegraph Gays that Austrian and Ger
man public opinion - informed OF the
details Of the treaty. and adds:
Germany has succeeded in completely
Incorporating the Austro- Hunga garian
army with her own and preparing her
self for future wars. As the clauses Of
the new treaty become gradually known
1: 10 no wonder discomfort and dread OF
the future become general In Austria
All the Socialist papers raise warning
cry. asking whether the world has not
had sufhcient experience OF the Moloch
OF war and why Austria should be
dragged into a perpetual alliance for a
perpetual cycle Of wars simply TO please
German war madness"
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10000 I'LL IN MADRID.
Epidemic Like Grip Also Hits
King and 600 Doctors.

MApRIr. May 3o.-Thc epidemic which
is sweeping over Spain. a disease which
somewhat resembles grip. is increa sing
in severity. There are more than $50.
900 cases IN Madrid The mortality,
however, continues to be low.
The King arose from a sick bod to-day.
bu' is still unable to attend to matters
Of state. The fact that more than six
hundred doctors are suffering from the
effects OF the disease hampers the fight.
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DUTCH SHIP BARS AMERICANS
Germany Puts Rcstricttona on
Liner Nicuw \mstcrdnm,

AMSTERDAM. May 30.--The Holland
America Line steamship Nicuw Amster-
dam has sailed for an American port
without American passengers, as the
German Government made the safety OF
the vessel dependent on this
There is an American born citizen
aboard the steamship. but he Is a nat
uralized Holander more than 20 years
OF age.
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DRIVE ON THE ALSNE APPEARS TO BE CHECKED;
FOCH'S RESERVES NOW JOIN IN THE BATTLE;
**E7GHTZNG TOWARD MARNE,'' - SA VS. GERMAN
Americans Awaiting Orders
to Take Part in Great Battle
BY the Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE May 30-The
American soldiers considering the they probably
play the battle that raging the northwest Of their positions
There doubt that available France will be thrown
into the combat wherever the French high deems
Whatever be done will be known, until the
actually would be nadvsab discuss
troop movements of any character.
Scissors and Rheims has drained all activity
which body the American Expedonay
Forces hold positions Except for aerial fighting quiet reported
from all the fronts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-31
Capture of Cantigny Grows
in Importance With De.
tailed Account.
FOUGHT HAND TO HAND
Our Troops Routed Enemy
From Cellars With Grenades
ALI Gains Held.
By RAYMOND q, CARROLL.
Special Cable Dsspdtch to TBE SrS.

toptrt0ht. lslS. az r0ht8 feSeftSo.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. May 30.--From the prisoners
taken in the American capture Of
Cantigny on Tuesday 1t has been e.-
| tablished that our, advance was op-
posed by two German regiments. which
puts the superiority in numbers on the
side OF the troops under cover. The en-
emy was amazed at the sight cs tanks
operating in conjunction with the Amer
lean troops.
than zoo German prisoners was about
as dash!ng and complete a coup de
main as the war has seen. II was an
all American affair too. but under the
watchful eye OF the French high COM
mand. Cant!gny lies upon tho lower
slope OF tho plateau northwest Of Mont
didier. 1t all began at 4:%5 O'Clock
Tuesday morning. with a terrific neutral
ization fire along the American front
upon the hostile artillery. The roar of
our cannon was heard for miles behind
the lines and lasted ono hour.
The first phase OF the attack ended
after one additional hour Of artillery
preparation. diversion and destructive
fire had knocked the German positions
into shambles. The artillery fre
passed into a rolling barrage. Then
came the second phase. Promptly at
S:i5 O'Clock the American infantry went
to it. Its advance was preceded by
twelve tanks acting as pacemakers. The
xx,tt cir
eastward A thrilling spectacle was the
advancing American forces on width
OF two and one-half kilometers and over
n green plateau wet with dew.
Fought with Grenades.
On the extreme right unit Of In
fantry attacked simultaneously from
Bois Cantigny. popping suddenly out OF
the woods and advancing TO the north.
Summed up. II took exactly forty min
utes for our troops to reach their OBJ
jectlve. the distance covered being about
ono and one-half kilometers Within the
town OF Cantigny occurred fierce gre
made fights and many acts OF valor.
The Germans had honeyconbed the
village with tunnels and into these re-
treats and also into old wine cellars
rushed our men. Here took place the
third phase Of the fight and the capture
OF majority Of the prisoners. The in
fantry on the left fad been detailed to
mop up the town. 1t went through
on the run. driving the Germans out OF
their holes and from behind buildings
and charred tree trunks
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VICE AS FOES ALLY.
Actress's SUIT Reveals Base Meth.
ods Of Germans.

IN" charge against Noel Pemberton-
E'i ns. member Of Parliament. OF LIBEL
Ing Maude Allan. an American dancer.
ara J 7. Grein. manager OF the 1nde-
pendent Theatre. which Is now being
ti"d in the Bow street police court.
a'"Se out of the publication In Mr.. Penn
hAr"n-Rill!ngs paper. Vt0ilonte, OF an
attack m Miss Allan such a. 1t was un-
Nor'oy OF any man to mako upon q
woman, according to the prosecution.
The meaning OF the passage COM
rHl'"d - vas that there was some con-
- on between nameless vice and the
h'''o-mances at the Independent The
H''" This was made clearer by cryp-
-'er"nce suggesting that II Scotland
N"'d were to seize a list Of the MEM
o'f' describing 10 the Independent The
a're there was mo doubt they would
Conttnu1d on Tk(yd Peso.
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Gen. DE VslIier~s Killed.

rARis. May 10 According to the
Havas correspondent at the front the
French General killed on Tuesday on
the feid OF honor was Gen. Pierre de
Nallieres.
He was struck BY shell fragment
while leading his men. Gen. de Vallieres
was - years old.
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ROME. May 30.--Giuseppe Revlone.
menber OF tho Chamber OF Deputies,
has been appointed Italian Commit ssioner
for Aeronautics In America. Signor Be-
vione Is editor or the Turin Stampa.
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FOE SLOWED DOWN
ON MOST OF FRONT
Additional German Advonces
Scored at Several Points,

l.oNpoN. May 3o.--There is a marked
slowing down in the German drive
against the French line on the Aisns
front. 50 much so that over most OF the
front ;hc advance may be said to have
been checked. for the moment at least
Gen. Fo'hs reserves are rushing up to
the scene in ever increasing numbers
and there is every proba bility that they
will be able to hold the Germans at any
point that the 'ieneralissmo may decide
upon from now on.
In the meantime. however, the Ger
mans by concentrating here and there
on tho line have been able TO make ad-
dtiona! gains, Of which the most i'm
poriant was to extend their salient
aho!t five miles further TO the south to
Ferc-en-Tardcnos, which is directly on
the road to Paris. Nezilly also was
taken North Of the Aisne, be-
iond Soissons. the Germans captured
several villages and pushed their front
a little further due west. On the other
end OF the line. at Rheims. they also
took some Villages and several of the
forts which protected the city on tho
northwestern side. but Rheims itself ia
stll holding out and there is a chance
now that it mag continue to do so.
tnptiNrs Placed Rt 35,OOO.
Berlin reports tho capture Of an cnor-
nous amount ~ booty loft behind by the
.ill'e' Ia their hasty retreat, including
many hg guns and huge quantities OF
medical stores The number OF prisoners
taken is now placed at $1,000.
Paris reports tonight that the battle
continued to-day with undminshed
violence along the whole extcn, OF tho
front and that the Germans arc multi
plying their efforts in the direction Of
Nillc-en-Tardenois. which Is to the eaS.
OF Fere-en-Tardeno.s. Evidently tna
Germans are trying 10 widen their
salient, but appa rently they are a bit too
late. for II is along these two shoulders
Of the wedge, on the southeast and
southwest sides. that the Allies re.
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VISIT W, =, a, ART EXHIBIT.

J.. NISII ~. - y, NHI ENHubII.
american ideas for ". :. s. posters.
Public Library and
Waterman Pen Bldg. IsS Bway.-ldv
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-02-08

United States their share according
t. population. but left to each cit,
and committee the choice Of method:
by which this money should be raised
Many cities have contributed more
than was asked Of them. Frankfort
KY, has already secured $500 in eI-
cess of its apportionment, while Scran-
ton. Pa. has pledged $5O.O00. which is
$4,000 in excess.
A Double Gift.
SHOW me something worth while
a man asked OF an attendant in the
booth of the American committee for
Armenian and Syrian relief at Hero
Land-the great Allied bazaar recent
ly held in New York city.
The sacrifice gifts" were brought
out, articles sent to the committee
when there was no available money
to give, by persons who had entered
into the suffering Of the stricken peo-
pies of Bible Lands. A gold ring with
small solitaire diamond was shown.
The tale of how a woman had sent
it--a wedding gift from her father
because she had naught else to give
touched the listener. "Is 1t a good
stone?" he asked. He was assured
that 1t was really a fine one, passed
upon by jeweler and duly appraised.
"Then." he said. placing the amount
upon the table, II will buy 1t upon
condition that it be returned to the
donor" and stalked out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-02-08
WOMAN SEA CAPTAIN.
Italian Girl Qualities for License OF
Mariner.

Italy claims the first woman to
qualify as a captain OF merchant
vessel in the ocean going trade. She
Is Miss Elsie Belluomini, young
woman OF Viareggio. Italy. who has
Just passed her final examinations
and Is awaiting an assignment to ac-
tive service.
Born and reared among sea-far-
ing folk, Miss Belluomini developed
in early life an ardent desire to fol-
low the sea for a career. She com
municated her ambition to her rela-
tives and friends. but they laughed
at her. 4 woman sailor! II was I'M
possible. they told her.
The young woman was not to be
swayed from her purpose. however,
and she finally found sympathetic
friend in "A retired sea captain VIII"
told her of having seen women navi-
gators in the coastwise trade OF the
Hawaiian islands The girls remark
able knowledge Of the sea surprised
the old captain who gave her every
encouragement and finally recon-
mended her to the maritime authori-
ties OF Livourne.
Some months later Miss Belluomini
was. by special decree. allowed to
take a course in the Nautical lnsti-
tute Of viareggio. Her progress was
astonishing. The ease and facility
with which she mastered the difficult
nautical problems submitted TO her
won the admiration and respect Of
her professors and fellow students.
who aided her in every way possible.
New difficulties presented them
selves, however. after she had pass
ed the required examinations at the
institute. The Mariners Union refus-
ed at first to break it's traditional
policy by admitting a woman into Its
membership. The girls perseverance,
finally triumphed over all obstacles
and she received the coveted mas
ter's license in the ocean going trade.
Concerning her plans Miss Belluomi-
nj said:
Il enter sea service at troubled
period when each day one risks his
life at sea. but I will attempt to de-
monstrate to my sailors that wo-
man may be just as courageous az
man. II should be unfortunate
enough to have my boat torpedoed.
/ shall follow the traditional policy
Of the sea and see that the crew Is
saved first. shall be the last to
leave the boat that has been confined
to my care. My life! am ready to
sacrifice II. ! am today at the service
Of my country and OF her dear and
noble sisters. France. America and
England"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-02-08

khaki. alu | would rather save one
cf them Than to have any Office OF
earth. do not know Of anything
u nich would give more encourage
mrrt TO pro-German sentiment than
to elect an ex-governor who has
in season and out proclaimed him
self u sworn enemy Of the president
surround him with the privileges OF
a United States senator and | con-
slider him a more dangerous man
than LaFollete At this time.
You can do as you please. but
am going to stand by the men charg-
ed with the conduct Of this war. 1t
is the only way that we can conccn-
trate our power for self-defense In
this most terrible epoch in human
history. This is all there is to il.
gentlemen. You misunderstood my
reference To obtaining support for
the warehouse bill. said Il had
reckoned with the veto power Of the
governor" fractional feeling was so
intense that l knew the only chance
of passing the measure was TO make
il an administration bill and then
get such support from the other side
as could on its merits. In most
countries that would be considered
state Smanship. Your communication
is Il sad justification of the letter l
wrote and your reference to ''prin-
ciples'' pathetic illustration Of
blunted moral sense in public affairs.
My friends. i performed an unpleas-
ant duty, because / felt that some
body ought TO talk out in the meet
ing" and II seemed TO be up TO me.
| recognize the fountain from which
you draw your own inspiration. 1T
is the hand Of Esau. but the voice Of
Jacob" | wanted to be square and
straight. know what you boys en-
pect, but cannot come across
1t won't do any good to abuse me.
The truth is might, to prevail" You
cannot get away from it.
Yours very truly.
John l.. McIaurin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-02-08

! Carefully the sightless "poilu" was
piloted by the little French girl in the
direction of the table. before which
very close TO the stove. a blanket-cov-
cred chair had been placed. The mans
intellectually was revealed in his high
white forehead and long. slender
check bones. His face was almost
spiritual in its resignation.
"Vcnez. mon trcsor," Mimi Pincou
was saying. TN grand feu! Tn bon
rcpas. Vous attendent."
once did the blind soldier cross both
hands despairingly before where his
vision had formerly ranged. The girl
seized both hands and kissed them pas
slonatcly. Then the American officers
heard her utter swcctly the great cheer
message of France to all her unfortu-
mates Ne ten fait pas. Ne ten fait
pas"
There are occasions advisable for an
entrance and there are times for going.
The major and the captain hurriedly
ltiptoed down the stairway.
Let us stop in and see the Belgian
wine merchant on the Place Pigalle,"
said the major thoughtfully. He Is
one of her friends. | want to know it
|an."
"Ycs. gentleman. | am familiar with
the sad story of Mimi Pincon." said
that person most politely and in excel
lent English. "Shc once was a cele-
bratcd model. who left all her great
chances for young painter He had
a future. nothing more. Then came
the war and he marched away with his
infantry regiment. He was wounded
several times but always recovered
and returned to the front. In the last
CHAMPAIGN offensive he WAS tn" vic
tim OF German gas attack and his
sight is gone forever Unfortunate
man"
and" said the young captain qucs-
tioningly.
Mimi found him several weeks ago
at the Grand Palais. where he had once
hoped to gain fame in one OF the art
exhibitions. now a hospital for the
blind" went on the wine merchant.
"Shc took him TO her rooms. In a few
DAYS she Is sending him home to his
aged mother in the south OF France.
The government gives him an annual
pension Of 1000 francs. enough for two,
but not enough for three. Mimi will
remain i'm Paris. Poor little broken
wing"
These belong TO her" said the
captain. dcpositing his undelivered DO
nation with the wine merchant.
Give her this money" said the
major. pressing five crisp lOO-francc
notes into the Bclgian's hand.
The Belgian bowed his head most
civilly. AS the Americans walked on
he muttcred in the latest argo Of the
trenches: "Frangins" C"brothersD.