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French Break Up Foe Attacks;
Allied Losses Generally Light

now have a foothold on the southern
slopes of Mont st. Simeon, more than
q mile to the east, according to the
war office announcement tonight.
They also have taken Landrimont and
Morlincourt, and have crossed the
Ailette river at several points
Some units Of the armies Of Gen.
Debeney and Gen. Humbert north of
the Disc river yesterday advanced for
more than twelve miles, according to
the Intransigeant The newspaper
confirms the report that French
troops have reached the region Of
Ham and adds that II does not seem
possible that the Germans will be able
to hold Guiscard for any length OF
time. GuiScard Is on the high road
midway between Noyon and Ham.
American Surprise.
Participation by the American
troops in Gen. Mangin's operations in
the Juvigny sector was complete
surprise to the enemy. says Liberte.
The units intended to be placed in
the line to reinforce the French were
brought up on the evening Of the pre-
vious day and passed the night in the
thick forest from which they started
at dawn.
suddsnly. at Z o'clock. they attacked
on two-diometer front The Prusstan
7th Infantry Regiment. which was ID
mont Of them. suffered severe lo0Do0 an4
was forced to give way.
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LIEUT.. RODGERS A SUICIDE
AT BIER OF GIRL FRIEND

CINCINNATI. OHIO. August 3d.
Kneeling beside the bier of Miss
Mary Louis Hickey. twenty-one years
old. friend whom he had cherished
for years, Lieut.. Henry Rodgers,
twenty-four. of Cleveland. Ohio. drew
a revolver and shot himself through
the head at the home of Edward
Richter here last night. Rodgers was
dead when others in the house hear
ing the shot rushed into the room.
Miss Rickey's parents live in Gov.
ington, KY; She had been in III
health for about year and died while
visiting at the Richter home,
Charles J. Mclaughlin of Cleveland.
who accompanied Rodgers to Cincin-
natl, said the latter was in the
American service in France, but was
honorably discharged about q year
ago.
is the owner Of summer resort in
Cleveland.
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nv the Associated Press. Z
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY In
FRANCE, August %, noon (by
tae Associated Press)-GeA. HUI
herrs troops. which yesterday tssk
Noxon and advanced TO Mouzt Sim
con. to the northeast. ressAeA
tse,r attack this morning and are
.Aysaeine ur the diAealt heights
norta q the Disc.
PARIS August 3o.-German counter
.tt.cks between the Ailette and the
A,sne were repulsed last night by
the French, says the war once state.
,,,ent today. The French maintained
thsir gains east of Pasiy, north OF
south of the Somme and along the
canal du Nord there was no change
IN the situation during the night.
German raids along the Vesle, where
Amarfcan troops are stationed, and in
Correspondents of Paris newspapers
.t the front agree that the allied
Ic.ae1 In the present operations have
heen comparatively light They say
mai the allies have never taken 90
ranv prisoners and guns and % much
n,sterial and terTitory at 30 slight
PxRia August 93s.3rhe French, ant
ar eapturinE Noyon in heavy fighting
today. continped their advance and
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Combles, Bullecourt and Other
Important Points Wrested
From Germans.
GERMANS KEEP UP RETREAT
ALONG WHOLEPlCARDYFRON


WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE,
August 30-The Germans have been driven behind the
River Somme everywhere along the British front The
western bank is in the possession of Field
Marshal aigs troops, and place. just south of La
chapellette force has crossed the east bank
Cary is in British hands,
Peronne and the country the of that city are
well under fire of British guns
Fires indicating the withdrawal of the Germans on the
of the British 'front.' and especially In the
Lys salient, burning. Many explosions have been
observed behind the enemy lines.
he
Moving forward with sustained power British armies east
of Aas appear have crashed clear through
line Dispatches received today to indicate
that now they begun ro up the German forces
the line the enemy rreating along the whole Pcardy
Bullecourt which the Hndenburg line taken
this morning to the northeast O.
Buecou fallen before Field Marshal Hags South
of Hendecourt and slightly the Biencour has been cap
tured by the advancing British East of Aas further gains
reported.
The Drocourt-Queant line" is within striking
distance. ts~ - aze'- :,
uer south the British have taken the village OF Conbles
where there fighting during the German retirement
year ago last March
West of Peronne British have captured the town of Cy
and they have crossed the Somme south of Peronne
Evening star., 1918-08-30

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, August; 30.-Britfsh forces
east of Arras resumed their advance
this morning. and at an early nour
had penetrated another 1000 yards on
a front of seven miles between Bulle-
court and the Scarpe, according to ad-
vices received here.
British troops have captured Com
bles, between Bapaume and the River
somme, 1t was officially announced to-
dav by the British war Office
between Hendecourt and the Arras-
cambrai road the Canadians attacked
tho German line and made favorable
progress.
East, Of the sensee the forces of
Field Marshal Haig made progress.
capturing Bullecourt and Hendecourt-
les-Cagnicourt
Advanced British troops have crossed
the River Sommer south and west Of
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FAMOUS LONDON
POLICE ON STRIKE
Action of Metropolitan Force
Leaves Only Small Area of
City Protected.
MAKE THREE DEMANDS

Br the Associated Press.
LONDON. August 30.-London out
side of the little square mile compos-
ing the city proper has practically
been without police protection since
midnight, when the famous metropoli-
tan police force went on strike. Traf-
no usually SO well looked aftsE. was
left 70 regulate itsslf nntil special
consAablss-privats citizens enlisted
for the duration Of the war Il, assist
Rhe regulara turned out in hundreds
to do the work Of the 'bobbieA.
The metropolitan force has between
1000 and 5000 members. They demand
increased wages, recognition Of their
union and the reinstatement Of dis
charged man who was active in the
polfcemen's union.
The strike became worse as the
morning went on. Many members of
the day force Joined throughout the
metropolitan area. Only a small num-
bor of the Older men remained at
their posts Piain clothes men pick
the officers Still on duty and also the
special constables to strike.
Only Few on Duty.
An hours tour of the metropolitan
area during the early hours Of the
day found very few policemen on
duty. Some who were at their posts
had donned uniforms through failure
to get the notice from their union
that q strike had been declared. They
Joined their comrades when pickets
g. ~ ~H<
In one division alone. that which
looks after the working class districts
of Battersea and wandsworth, 800
men failed to report. Such busy West
End centers as Charing Cross, Hyde
Park Corner. Marble Arch, Camden
Town. Tottenham Court road and
Shaftesbury avenue were without
their policemen. Similar conditions
prevailed in South London and, in
fact. in most Of the metropolitan
area.
Before the heavy traffic appeared on
the streets. however. it was remark
able what little difference the absence
of the policemen made except perhaps
to American sailors and soldiers who
depend upon them for direction.
Traffic Not Congested.
Trafic proceeded as usual Drivers,
many of whom were themselves on
strike a week ago. regulated the
movement of vehicles and there was
little crowding.
An early morning call was sent out
by Scotland Yard to the special con-
stables and by 10 o'clock many of
them had reported for work and were
sent to the busiest corners to take on
duties which were new to. them.
Heretofore, they simply had acted as
patrolmen in quiet sectors or around
public buildings.
The stations were not SO badly af-
fected as were the streets, as the men
Of higher rank were not so ready to
disregard regulations and thus take
the chance Of being denoted.
A majority Of the policemen in the
great Woolwich arsenal and dock
yards Joined the strike this morning.
The men In the town of Woolwich IT.
self. however. so far are unaffected. :.
Evening star., 1918-08-30
Counter Attacks Repulsed

Counter Attacks Repulsed.
There were counter attacks by the
Germans against Gen. Mangin's army
between the Ailette and the Aisne. but
these were repulsed by the French. who
held positions east of Pasly. which is
less than two miles northwest OF sc:s-
sons. Along the front from the Somrne
south to the Noyon region and thence
east to the Ailette. sector which is
vitaiIy important at present, the enem.
appears to have checked the French
until he can extricate his forces from
the perilous position in the salient be-
tween the Somme and the Disc.
Progress southeast Of Arras would
seem to be the most important feature
Of the news from the great battle. Cana
dams, It appears, are siow1 aavaacsns ~ a
Widening the gap in the famous line to
Evening star., 1918-08-30
British Advance 1000 Yards
on Front of Seuen Miles

Feronne.
The British also captured Clery-sur-
Somme. on the Somme river between
Combles and Peronne.
The British forces have reached with-s
in mile Of the Drocourt- -Queant switch
line and have captured Riencourt-
LONDON, August 29.-The occupation
by the British of Bapaume was officially
announced tonight in Field Marshal
Haig's report from British headquarters.
Immediately south OF Bapaume the
British have reached the Bapaume-
Beaulencourt road. Advance troops are
moving on Beaulencourt itself.
The British also have reached the
high ground northeast Of Gueudecourt
and have nearly reached Le Transloy.
Australian troops are now about two
miles from the outskirts Of Peronne.
the Australian representative at the
British front reports. The Australians
have captured Feuilleres. Herebecourt,
F1aucourt, Assevillers. Barleux and
Belloy during the day. In the present
drive they have recovered LIS square
miles Of territory and nearly forty vii
lagos. most Of which are in ruins.
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which the British retired ashssen
It seems that any great additional
British success in this region may shat
ter Germany's hopes Of conducting a de-
fensive campaign along this front, to
which. 1t is probable. the Germans now
ere hastily Withdrawing.
French Advance Greatest.
Since the beginning of the offensive
in Picardy French troops have made the
greatest advance. From Castel- on the
Avre to Bethencourt on the Somme- the
French have moved forward almost
twenty-five miles. The Hindenburg line
is at St Quentin. fifteen miles due east.
st. Quentin is 40 miles from Berlin and
1872 miles west of Coblenz. on the Rhine
American troops east Of Lunevine are
nearest Of the allied forces to Berlin.
which is 400 miles north-noftheast ~
the crow dies. In southern Alsace the
Americans are eighteen miles from ths
Rhine,
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COAST GUARD KILLS MAN
WHO ACTED sUsPIClOUSLY

OCEAN CITY, N. J.. August 3o.-A
member of the coast guard stationed
here shot and killed man who Is
alleged to have been acting suspi-
ciously. The shooting occurred on the
beach, where the guard had been sta
toned to watch for supposed Ger
man spies. Cards were found on the
dead man indicating that his name
might be Thomas Ellis.
Neither the officers of the coast
guard nor the police would give de-
tails Of the shooting pending an in
vestigation by naval officers.
Evening star., 1918-08-30
{. B. BABC0CK KILLED
WITH ANOTHER Filler
Warrington Boy and Lieut.. Nc.
Gifin Meet Instant Death
When Plane Falls.
By the Associated Press.

By the Assoeiated Press.
WICHITA FALLS. Texas, August
so.-Lieut. F. R. McGimn of Fresno,
Cal. and Cadet Ellis Bernard Bab-
cock Of Washington. D. c.. were killed
instantly at Call Field this morning
when their plane fell 1000 feet Their
plane fell from the top Of loop.
Cadet Babcock, who Is a son of Col
Babcock. who is now In France
was taking his first lesson in aero
batic flying. He was twenty-one
years old.
Lieut.. McGffhn was twenty-eight
years old and was married. his wife
being at Call Field at the time Of the
accident
Evening star., 1918-08-30
GERMANS SHORT OF TOBACCO.
Cigar Manufactures to Be Forced to
Close at End of Year.

An official dispatch from Switzer-
land today. says it is announced from
Berlin that all cigar factories in
Germany will be closed at the end of
the year, because stocks Of leaf to-
bacco are exhausted.
This measure will affect 5000 fac
tories. which are still employing 80,-
ets3 to 10000, and which employed
13o,ooo in 1916.
Evening star., 1918-08-30
Largest Day,s War Expenses.

The, government yesterday paid out
$15e. 100000 for ordinary war ex-
penses. making the iaarasest single
days expenditures for these purposes
in the nations history. This was in
addition to disbursiAG $40. .0oo. 900 on
foreign loans aAd . n0nkoR - H1Aor
expenseA 49,.
Evening star., 1918-08-30
j. s. AND ENGLAND
PLAN NO ALLIANCE
Merely Propaganda to En-
barass Allies, Senator
Lewis Says in London.
BIZ the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
LONDON, August 30.-There has
been no proposal by England and no
suggestion in America for political or
military alliance between the two coun-
tries. said James Hamilton Lewis. Unit
ed States senator from Illinois. who
spoke at the American Luncheon Club
here today. Mr.. Lewis was the honored
guest at the luncheon and appeared on
the speaking program with Lord Read
ing. the British ambessader to ths Unit.
ed States. -. t..
II Join. with you.'' snfd N. xsvis,
turning to Lord Reading. in The ssnt3.
ments expressed In the speech recently
made by you asserting that mfschisvpus
propaganda had been circulated in cor
tain parts Of the country for the pur-
pose of embarrassing the allies
No Proposal Made.
There has been no proposal from Eng
land for political or military alliance
with the United States, and there has
. been no suggestion in America for any
such convention with England or any
; other foreign country in connection with
the war as the fruit thereof.
II there shall arise any circum-
stance justifying different relations
than those now existing President
Woodrow Wilson and Premier David
Lloyd George will send the proposal
and the reasons offered for It to the
peoples of the countries. There viii
be no diplomatic juggling Of the fates:
there will be no burden to any people
through secret pacts made by ofiicial
agents as long as Woodrow Wilson "a
President Of the United States and \
democratic government is in force In
Great Britain"
No Time for Peace Terms.
Speaking on peace. Senator Levis
said: Il voice my opposition to my
country or the allies assuming to write
down the. details and items as to other
countries upon which peace can be
based. These particulars ought to be
left to the peace table, there to be the
free subject of negotiation. No nation
| IN the entente ought. by premature or
individual effort. to mortgage the com.
missioners to specific provisions before
negotiation. This would deprive them
of the trading basis necessary to the
undertaking and would as well equip
the enemy with particular claims in
detail and he could at once be pre-
pared with inventions to offset them. !"
Evening star., 1918-08-30
j. S. LABOR MEMS
VISIT ST|RSL0NDON
Welcomed by Press, Which
Indorses War-to-Finish
Declaration.
By IN. Associated Pres,

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. Thursday. August 29-No
similar event during the war has
commanded half the interest here as
is being displayed over the visit of
Samuel Gompers and other American
labor leaders. The newspapers all
print editorials welcoming the Amer
leans and give marked prominence
to the declaration of Mr.. Gompers
that the labor mon Of the United
States ere In ffyos ofA vsr 70 ths tn-
tsh without compromise. and win have
no perG IN unofacdal ne9otiAsionsfwfth
socialists Of enemy countries.
The Gompers party confronts . sit
uation in the. British labor world
vhioh on its face appears to be . deli
cate one. Spokesman for British
workingmen are sharply divided on
ticuiaris ths Si ON Il the que Question % which I has has
arisen several times in the last year
as to whether British labor repre-
eentatives should meet representa-
tives OF the German majority social
lists at some neutral capital to dis
cuss war questions. There is no doubt
that a large majority of British
workingmen are with the Americans
on the main issue.
Theoretical Socialists.
But some spokesman, or those who
pass current with the general public
as spokesmen for the labor men and
the labor party. which promises to
become a powerful factor in British
politics, arc what are termed inter-
nationaNsts.
It is certain that the most prominent
Of them are not workmen. but theo-
prominence in the labor party. Arthur
Henderson, recently q member Of the
British cabinet. Is the most conspicu-
Gus of the leaders. who would confer
with the Germans. Tho independent
only a small fraction of the members
of unions, goes even further than MIR.
Henderson, and. Is commonly known
as the pacifist or peace-at-any-price
party.
On the other hand there are the
leaders of the type of J. Havelock
Wilson. the head of the Seamen's s
Union. which is getting up a monster
petition for a boycott of German ship
ping and sailors after the war on ac-
count Of the treatment given allied
and neutral sailors by submarines.
Earl Curzon, government leader in the
house of lords, is one of the signers
of the seamen's petition to the house
Of commons.
The annual trades union congress.
which represents a great majority of
union mon, will be held In Derby next
week. Mr.. Gompers and some Of his
colleagues are accredited to 1t as
fraternal delegates. Mr. Gompers also
will make a speech at the interallied
labor conference which meets in Paris
In September.
Evening star., 1918-08-30

Cadet Babcoclr was the son Of Col.
dictionary Force and Mrs. Babcock Of
the Ontario apartment
\ He enlisted In the aviation corps
the latter part Of January. He was
ON duty there. Cadet Babcock received
schooling ut the Columbia Preparatory
School in this city previous to his en-
ltstment
Evening star., 1918-08-30
MAY FORM DUTCH CABINET.
Queen Wilhelmina Asks Jonkheer
de Beerenbrouck to Make Choices.

THE HAGUE. August so.-Queen
Wflhelmina has asked Jonkheer q. L.
N. n. Ruijs de Beerenbrouck to form. a
cabinet. He is considering the proposal
He is q Roman Catholic and the queens
commissioner for the province Of Linn
burg. His sympathies, it is added,
are said to lie with the entente allies
Jonkheer Ruijs de Beerenbrouc3k
was minister Of justice from 1855 to
1891 and has been Commissioners : In
Lmburg since 1893. He Is seventy
eix years OLD. -.
Evening star., 1918-08-30
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and tomor-
row; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest. 81. at
3.15 pm. yesterday. lowest. So. at z
am. today.
Full report on page 12.
Evening star., 1918-08-30

The Associated Press II exelnsfveiy eatitied 10
the use for republication Of an news dispatches
credited to It or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also TIE local news pubGshed hefein.
All rights Of puhaicattoo Of special
Dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

SNaNH HE lED bzzESaaIy ' @
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-18

worn, the soldier must look like
some prehistoric animal. Sar-
giant Gautreaux formerly lived
in Morgan City but moved to
Kansas City some years ago,
from which city he Unlisted last
year.
Both of the souveniers are in
first class condition showing the
wonderful German efficiency
concerning evrything they man.
ufacture. It goes without say
ing that the momentoes will be
carefully preserved and are high
~ priced by their recipients.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-18
A GOOD FRIEND.

A good friend stands by you when
in need. Morgan City people tell
how Doan's Kidney Pills have stood
the test. Mrs. J. Riesbol of Federal
street, Morgan City, endorsed Doan's
three years ago and again confirms
the story. Could you ask for more
convincing testimony?
Mrs. Riesbol gave the following ac-
count of her experience with Doan's
Kidney Pills May 10, 1914: 81 cheer
fully recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
for they are a wonderful kidney rem
edy. Members of my family have
used Doan's for a disordered condi
ton of their kidneys and they are
all they are claimed to be. When
ever I have any trouble in this way,
Doan's Kidney Pills quickly relieve
me. l have great faith in this medi-
cine"
On February 10, 1919, Mrs. Ries-
bold said: 81 am glad to confirm
the statement I made for Doan's Kid
pey Pills in 1914 and / still have the
same faith in this remedy"
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-18
Battle Souvenirs

Two interesting souveniers,
sent direct from the western
front in France have recently
been received in Morgan City
more are expected any day. So
far the collection consists Of a
German helmet and a gas mask
taken from a dead German SOL
der.
The helmet was sent by Sar-
giant Frank Hall, formerly of
New iberia, to his wife, daughter
Of Captain and Mrs. T. L. Morse
IF Morgan City. Mrs. Morse re-
turning home after a recent WIS.,
t with her daughter brought
The "Hun cap" with her and
turned it over to Cartwright and
Soumeillian's, for Morgan City's
Inspection.
The helmet is a massive affair
and it is hard to believe that
even a Boche with his we'll known
hardened sensibihties, could
stand up long with that thing
bearing down on his neck. Fig
ures printed inside the helmet
states that it weighs 2 pounds,
twelve ounces.
The gas mask was sent by
Sargant Oran D. Gautreaux to
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
of this city. A case
was also sent with the mask. It
was taken off a dead Hun during
he first American offensive
staged by the Marines early in
July. The contrivance is an
iwesome looking affair. When
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-18

SURGEONS agree that n cases
of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds,
the FIRST TREATMENT is most i'm
portant. When anAEFFICIENT anti
septic is applied promptly, there is
no danger of infection and the
wound begins to heal at once. For
use on man or beast, BOROZONE is
the IDEAL ANTIsEPTIC and HEAL
ING AGENT. Buy it now and be
ready for an emergency. Price 25c.
soc. s1.OO and $3.50. Sold by Ber-
langer Drug Company.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-18
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has anr ounced an exam
nation for the Parish of St. Mary,
La, to be held at Franklin and Nor
gan City On September %, 1918, to
fill the position of rural carrier at
Franklin and vacancies that may
later occur on rural routes from
other postoffies in the above-men-
toned parish. The examination will
be open only to male citizens who are
actually domiciled in the territory of
postoffice in the parish and who
meet the other requirements set forth
in Form No. 1877. This form and
application blanks may be obtained
from the Offices mentioned above or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington. D. C,
Applications should be forwarded 10
the commission at Washington at the
earliest practicable date.
animation is announced is caused by
the enlistment of the carrier former
" employed on the route Upon his
honorable discharge from the mill
terry service of the government he
viii be entitled to reinstatement to
his former position as carrier on this
route in accordance with the statute
approved July %, 1916. which is IS
follows:
ANY postal employee who has e1
tered the military service of the
oaited States or who shall hereafter
enter it shall, upon being honorably
discharged therefrom, be permitted
to resume his position in the postal
department which he left to enter
such service"
However, any person appointed to
this position may, in the discretion
of the Postoffice Department, be as
signed to other parts of the postal
service; or transferred to other
branches of the classified service for
which he is eligible.
United States Civil Service Commits
sion.
Washington, D. C.
During the continuance of the
present war the commission will, in
accordance with the request of the
Postoffice Department, admit women
TO rural carrier examinations upon
the same conditions as men.
JOHN A. McILHENNy.