The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17

CANS MEANT TERRIBLE IORIURlt-Bi.Rl.lN
 CLAIMS OVER 15,OOo PRISONERS BEEN TAKEN
 ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, June 13.-The heavy offensive of the Germans along the entire line from Montddier Noyon and south of the Disc river the edge of the Vers Cottere forest be waning in strength The troops under the prince show their customary and it apparent that the resistance of the allies beginning have telling effect
 The fierce resistance of the French and allied forces nas checked the German advance at all points, No Sals of the trivial importance being made by the Teuon troops Not alone have the allies halted the Boce but in by launching violent attacks they have forced the enemy to cede some ground Vigorously at tackg the German troops the allied forces have pushed them back from positions which the Germans luctant to relinquish.
 Along the entire front south of the Aisne river the enemy is meeting with wholly unexpected opposition. De- spite the fact that the Germans have thrown into battle this front much larger number of than occupying the allied posons they have been unable make head This efficient opposition to the plans of the German war lords came as surprise to the Teuton commanders they had vastly underesmated the resisting power of the French and their allies.
 COUNTER ATTACKS ON BELLEAU WOOD
 WASHINGTON, D. C., June 13-An official commit nque received from General Pershg says that the vicious attacks of the enemy the line northwest of Chateau Th erry have been completely repused by the Americans The attacks especially launched against the Yankee ad vanced lines which pushed forward yesterday by driving the Huns from their last positions in Beeau wood Repeated heavy assaults by the Germans have failed in forcing the Americans release particle of the ground occupied by them These lines of the American troops still remain intact s'~
 The report also states that the American aviators cessfuly bombed the railway stations at Donmary and Berencourt, nfctng considerable damage to enemy sup plies those points, The aviators rendering excellent aid along this front by continually harassing the enemy with bombing raids
 HEAVY FIRE RAKES HUNS
 PARIS June l3.-Ohicia-A heavy concentrated fire from the big guns of the French caught powerful German force attempting counter attack on Mery and Courcees. The aim of the French gunners 100 per perfect tIo o1x, coming enemy. Not only did this craftsmanship drive the Germans back effort seek from certain death but also resulted in nctng losses the Teutons
 In ferocious attack the enemy has gained footing in the village of Iaverisine the allies falling back in perfect order Other attempts made advance the enemy line in this region have failed completely. It believed the Germans will be able to retain their hold the village in the face of the strong counters of the French
 TOLD TO AVOID CAPTURE
 WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE MARINE, June 13-The German troops have been told by their command avoid capture by the Americans all the Yankees would subject them to the most barbarous and brutal tortres This explains the for the Germans sudden before the advance of the Americans Beleau wood Had it been for the excellent work of the American artillery it is hardly probable that the large number of Germans would have been taken prisoner The artillery threw heavy barrage fire behind the enemy troops and eectualy off their resulting in the capture of 400 of them by the Americans.
 In this fighting the Americans cleared Beleau wood of all enemy troops Finding that their threat ened by the fire of the American big gun the Germans fought desperately avoid being taken prisoner until they saw that of surrendering being extermnat ed Among the prisoners captured by the marines major, captain and ieuenans The captured Germans all poorly clad and after seeing that the Americans accorded them humane treatment they stated that they glad they had surrendered Many of the enemy sol ders expressed the desire go America after the and become citizens of that country They state that Ger many intends end the by fall. It is ntmated by these prisoners that the German troops getting thor oughy tired of the conflict and they personally would well peace any terms
 The large barn in which the prisoners confined now holds prisoners of than America has had in one building for fifty years The prisoners giving the guard of marines stationed them trouble a all satisfied relax after the past weeks of fighting
 PAYING DEARLY
 LONDON, June l3.-OAicial-At severe cost in casualties the Germans continue to push down the Matz LnfR adv ic how