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s, 400 Captives,
1873 Guns Won
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crest of the hills one or two kilome etres
to the north, in positions from which
they could pour in fanking fire. By
this time the American and French
artillery had been brought up and
placed in position.
The Germans had been dropping
shells about the town internationally
since daylight. When the Americans
decided to advance it was after a care
full preparation, and under sweeping
barrage of shrapnel and gas the infan-
try advanced. There was opposition
also from machine guns to the south
and east of the town, but the Ameri-
cans quickly slenced them.
From Rheims to Scissors, and far
back toward the Warne. the Americans,
French and British were being con-
centrated to-day for the battle of the
Veslc. All indications were that the
great chase of the Germans, which be-
gan on July l8, is nearing an end
On the high ground beyond the
Vesle the enemy has planted his ar
tillery, and at different points has chal-
lcnged the Allies to pursue him across
the river. Along the southern bank
General Foch's armies have slowed
down, not so much because they are
unwilling to continue or because the
JoD l3 ulSIdStcIuI, DuL W give an Op-
portunity to those outdstanccd in the
chase to catch up.
On the line, snow shortened until it
is about forty miles long, there was
almost no serious offensive until late
in the day, and the Germans have fur
nishcd abundant evidence of their in
tention to take full advantage of the
more advantageous terrain. Their
guns were active early in the day in
front of Fismes and in other loca-
tions, and the character of the fire
indicated the cmplacement Of a
greater number of guns, including
heavies, than they have been able to
operate in many days. But, notwlth-
standing all their apparent prepara-
ton, it is yet regarded not improbab Bile
that it is nothing more than a plan to
offer stift resistance in order to gain
more time for withdrawal to the
Asnc.
Near Fismes there still remain small
forces of German machine gunncrs.
but from these the Allies anticipate
no serious resistance. The American
and French guns arc now in position
and great quantity Of shells is being
hurled onto the tublcland where the
Germans are holding.
While the armies arc moving and
while preparations for what may be n
great struggle arc being made, the cost
and gain Of tho big drive arc being
estimated. There is no doubt the Ger
mans lost II large number of men,
killed, wounded and captured, while
the .losscs Of the Allies are considered
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Death Lists in u. s.
Air Training Camps
Set New Low Mark
Only One Man Is Killed for
Each $500 Hours Spent
in Flight
Especial Dispatch to The Tribune


WASHINGTON, Aug 4. - United
States army instructors in the air ser
vice schools have established a new
minimum record for losses sustained
in the training flights. The figures re-
lating to the safeguarding of cadets of
the new army training for duty over
seas as pilots and observers are now
on a par With if not actually lower
than, the percentage figures o. this ma
tons allies, and are believed to be
much under the figures Of the Central
Powers.
United States schools in attaining
the present rating have proceeded on
the theory that three out of four
deaths in flying at the front have been
due to lack of judgment and that but
one man out of four has been killed in
action Further. that if cadet were
given all of his instruction in the fly
ing schools in the United States he
would put all of his air training out
of mind when he finally reached the
front and concentrate entirely on fight
ing. Because of the fact that he had
been perfectly trained as "stunt"
f1ier, it is held. he would be the more
able to pick up his fighting tactics
quickly.
Official records show that from Sep
60, 1918. the losses sustained in the
actual flying trimming of United States
air forces in this country by Ameri-
can units totallod l55, which for each
hour of actual flying training was
.OOo3o5.
In other words, the average in round
numbers is one man killed for every
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Bomb Test Fumes,
Swept by Wind, "Gas"
Ex-senator Scott
Especial Dispatch to The Trbune)


WASHINGTON, Aug. a Former
United States Senator Nathan B. Scott,
his wife, and Mrs. George w. Strow-
bridge. a sIster-in-law. had a narrow
oscane from death yesterday when &
gas bomb exploded prematurely dur
ing the progress of army experiments
at Camp Leach oil American University
grounds and the vapors, blown by a
strong wind, envelopcd the Scott sum-
mer home.
The family was sitting on the porch.
Tncir first warning was faint door
that caused intense pain to their eyes.
Half blinded, they were able to dis
Germ a dense cloud of greenish gas
slowly making its way across a ravine
in the rear Of the house. The win
dows to the dining room were closed.
and the family took refuge there, but
not before all three had been made III.
The cloud was visible for nearly half
an hour. Senator Scott was able TO
summon assistance from Camp Leach
by telephone. Physicians applied first
aid with cloth respirators soaked in
chloroform and ammonia.
After several hours the effects of
the gas began to wear of and SenafoS
Scott was able to be moved to the city,
where he was treated by his private
physician. Mrs. Scott and her sister
were obliged to remain under the care
of physician.
The Scott home is situated some 500
wards south of the experiment field. A
defective timer on the bomb is said
to have been the cause of the accident.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Boy-EdTellsVien
Wilson Is Seeking
To Control World
Tries to Explain Failure of
U-Boats to Stop u. S.
Transports

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 4-Captain
Karl Boy-Ed, former naval attache at
the German Embassy at Washington,
in giving his views on submarine war
to the "Neue Freie Press" of Vienna,
declares that America would, in any
case, have entered the war. He asserts
that President Wilson's wish is that
the German Empire anG Austria Hun
gary be defeated and Great Britain so
exhausted, militarily, economically and
financially, that the United States will
become the controlling world power.
He says that the Entente nations have
been able temporarily to surmount the
heavy losses inflicted by submarines
only by the robbery of neutral mer-
camille fleets.
After trying to explain away the
failure of the submarine to interfere
with the transport Of American troops,
Captain Boy-Ed says the question of
American military assistance to the
Allies is not question of cargo space.
Aware, evidently, of the critical views
held in some quarters in Austria re-
garding the U-boat campaign, he con-
tinues to plead that without the sub
marine the military position of the
Central Powers would be considerably
more unfavorabie, saying, incidentally,
that no less than $500 British ships
are employed in combating submarines
in the Atlantic, the North Sea and
tho Mediterranean
In conclusion, Captain Boy-Ed tries
TO comfort the Austrians by saying
that he is "quitc unable TO think.
after my experiences. that the war is
popular in the United States" and that
he believes that the great majority Of
the American people long AZ much for
peace AS those who kindled "thls un-
paralleled and scnsclcss war against
tho Central Powers"
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
BIZ The Associated Press)


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE AISNE- MARINE FRONT, Aug. 3.
Around the the shortening arc to be
south of the Crown Princes army the
Franco Americans swung forward at
daylight in pursuit of the Germans.
Again it was difficult at places to
maintain contact. so rapidly were the
Germans moving northward TO escape
the closing fanks from Soissons to
Rheims.
It now has become question of seri-
Gus discussion whether the Germans are
planning to make their stand along
the Aisne instead of the Nesle the
last line to which it has been believed
they would retreat The advance Of
the Allied forces to-day was almost
g repetition Of that of Friday. There
virtually was no concentrated opposi-
ton, the enemy contenting himself
with a little machine gun work at
widely scattered points and vicious but
rarely shelling abandoned towns.
The hurried retreat of the Germans
has served to relieve conditions in
the hospitals. since there has been
marked falling off in the number of
waunded The number sent to the rear
in the last two days has been almost
negligible. Dressing stations have
been able to send TO the bases all eases
on hand and move forward to be in
a position to care for the new ones
when brought in AS matter Of fact,
most of those now asking aid are men
who have dropped out because Of eX
haustion.
Tired Out Chasing Germans
An indication Of the stern chase the
Germans are forcing upon the Allies
was contained in a message which came
over the field wires to headquarters
from commander leading an Ameri-
can unit.
"My men must rest" he said.
"Must rest" exclaimed headuuarters.
"Yes," was the answer. Our men
are absolute tired out running TO keep
up with the Germans
Broken trees, smashed roads and
other conditions in the forests through
which the Americans and French fol-
lowed the Germans, indicted the enemy
must have had great difficulty in NOV
ing artillery, due partly to the rains
which softened the ground.
In spite of the destruction of ammu-
milton dumps there remain huge piles
throughout woods, on hllsides and in
villages, betraying the haste with which
the retreat was conducted. Here and
there dead horses, and occasionally the
body of a German, show the effect of
the Franco American fire, but the
execution done was not comparable TO
that in the encounters which forced
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05

$500 hours Of flying in the United
States. which is proven by available
official statistics to be a new worlds
record for safety in training airmen
in var time.
Official figures authorized by the Di
vision Of Military Aeronautics from
September 1, 1917, tc July 20, 1918. in
elusive, show the following fatalities
in actual flying training sustained by
the United States aviation forces in
the United States:
Officers. "a; cadets, 65; enlisted
men. 8; civilian instructors, Z. Total,
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Pew of Crawford Church Is
Draped for Captain Fiske

CRAWFORD, N. j., Aug. A me-
mortal service for Captain Newell
Rodney Fske. L. S. A.. killed in ac-
ton on July IS, was held in the First
Presbyterian Church here to-day. A
feature was the drapng of the pew for
mer,y occupied by Captain Fiskc. A
detail of the Crawford Home Guard, of
which he had been a member, stood at
attention.
The sermon was by the Rev. George
r. Greene, pastor, a lifelong friend Of
the captain. Bessie Allen Collier
sang.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
K aiser Recalls Envovs:
Peace Move Forecast
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Gable to The Tribune,

Copyright lals. by The Tribune Association
LONDON, Aug. a. - A dispatch
from Zurich states that former Ad
mlral Won Hlntze, German Foreign
Minister, has recalled all his diplo-
matte ministers from neutral coun-
tries for Instructions regarding new
1orelgn policies. Probably Hintze's
move foreshadows the beginning of
a new peace offensive which the Ger
mans intend to launch on big scale
this fall
Neutral states will be asked to
mediate, and Germany will bring
tremendous pressure to bear in for
eign capitals in an effort to put an
end to hostilities before winter.
Hintze will undertake the task
which resulted in the downfall of
Won Kuehlmann, even though the
latter concluded peace with Russia
and Rumana. All German military
plans were made this year on the as
sumption there would be peace be-
fore Christmas.
The failure Of Ludendorff's plans
IN the Rheims Scissors salient up
set the entire programme. and Ger
many now must try and win diplo-
matlcally what she lost militarily,
l his does not mean that Germany
Will not risk another winter of war.
1or she has the manpower to wage
an indefinite defensive fight, and
likewise the force to strike some
powerful blows. But that is her
only alternative policy in case her
peace offensive fails
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Germans Rush for New Line
AS Allied F'lanks Close In

the retreat. Prisoners say scarcity
of transportation greatly hampered
them in their flight.
Dravegny and Chamery Shellcd
When the Americans began their ad-
vance TO- day they moved forward from
a point in the Dole Woods and from
Coulonges through Mills and woods al
most directly north and slightly east
beyond Dravegny Dravcgny had been
shelled heavily during the night and
for a sholt time early in the morning,
as had been Chamery and other places
already abandoned and which now are
occupied by the French or Americans
Occasional showers interfcred for
the second day with observations. Bal
looms were anchored behind the lines
and occasionally an airplane attempted
a flight. but there was noticeable
diminution of enemy aerial activity.
German planes Ventured over the Allied
lines only at long intervals and the
enemy evidently was pointing his guns
without having the advantage of an
observers calculations, aiming at
points where he believed troops might
be concentrated or ON the march, Lit
tie execution was done, although III
Dravegny and other villages where
shells fell material damage to property
was added to that already inflicted.
in Dravegny 1875 civilians remained
when the Americans entered They
greeted the United States troops rapt-
urously as their dcliverers, emerging
from a church, the stanchest building
in the town. even before shells had
ceased falling.
Forced to Work for Hun
They told the usual stories about the
German occupation. Many had been
corquerors. The. had been treated
no actual injury was inflicted.
The chief opposition encountered
along the line of march on the left was
in a part of Dole Wood, where a few
machine guns had been left, but they
were quickly silcnccd.
Franco American artillery has not
been silent by any means since the for
ward movement began, although its fire
has not been so heavy as hitherto. 1t
has been actively engaged. however, in
searching. roads for the retreating
enemy and in pounding positions known
to be still held by the Germans. High
explosive shrapnel and gas have been
employed, gas being used extensively
on the roads along which the enemy
was moving and in woods in which
defensive detachments might have been
left
AS an indication of the strict con
servation Of foodstuffs by the Germans
they had placarded village gardens,
warning soldiers not to touch vege-
tables. since all had become the prop
erty of the army
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Nllled Chasing Thieves

sf 'nnhNIoN, \. j., Aug. 4.-The body
p, nary {. Copeland. Of Crestwood
Yons'4 ionHers, chief Of police for the
TpIius.@.'on Construction Company at
e""h, Penn. WaE brought TO the
aa.,'fHue here to-day. He ig A brothnr
,.fa banker in New York City, IL IL
T raIiippe'and was lilled by a train near
hey Stc"n yesterday while chasing
,n,' ns thieves in William McGauchey's
a. nD,,'''b,le McGauchcy was brought
te,d.s ,ne HcKinlcy Hospital in II serious
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
zOO Marne Heroes Return

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug 1.-Two
nanofed American soldiers who have
pSr,iclpated in the counter offensive
Sn me So.ssons Rheims front arrived
nsre to-day on their way to various
,snps throughout the country as in
eiiiIcsors. sii.-Srs. Some Of the men had been
,,nsh'ly wounded and al brought home
"'Sny my trophies Of the fight.
, me soldier limped ashore under the
yalasA s,rA Of string of German helmets
.Ghg nrGg over his right shoulder, and
naoef each arm he carried Ger
~ n =, rye. II vas said the trophies
,n Ihe homecomcrs included a dozen
besle b~en'ne guns that had been damaged
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Sing War Hymns in Park
Informal Gathering at Battery
Recalls Opening of Conflict

The anniversary of England's entry
into the war was commemorated last
night at Battery Park By a large crowd
which gathered informally to sing bat
tie hymns of the Allied nations. The
exercises were conducted under the di-
rection of Frederick Hall, community
chorus leader, and the singing was ac-
companied by music from the Bath
Beach Naval Band
The National Security League. the
Four Minute Men and the American
Defence Society sponsored the meet
ing At the end of the programme a
prayer was offered for the soldiers and
sailors of the Allied nation.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
y. S. Food Better Than
A Victory, Says Jofre

PARIS. Aug. 4.-Marshal JofFre re-
cceived Herbert C. Hoover. United
Mates Food Administrator, TO-DAY. Mr..
Hoover outlined the programme Of the
ehited States to revictual the Allies.
ana assured Marshal Joffre that the
utmost aid would be given to France.
Marshal Jofre said he had always
oeen confident that help would be fullv
ana generously given France, and this.
ae believed, was better than a great
victory.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Retreat Seen as Admission
That Enemy Is Short Of Men
Difficult to Explain Ludendors Retirement and Failure
Launch Counter Blow on Any Other Hypothesis
Says Reuters Correspondent

LONDON, Aug. -Telegraphing at
o'clock Sunday afternoon, Reuters cor
respondent at American Headquarters
on the Asne- Marine front says:
"The salient is gone. The Allied
troops-French, British and Americans
already are holding the south bank
of the Vesle River Fismes is in
flames
"The wagons of the retreating Ger
man columns can be seen toiline la
boriously over the muddy upland roads
leading from the river toward the
Aisne. Our cavalry patrols have found
nothing to report but rearguard
screens.
TO have thus driven the enemy back
as he was driven back four years ago
is no mean achievement. but we must
not overestimate the possibilities it
may disclose. That the enemy has
been forced to retire bitterly against
his will is quite obvious.
Nevertheless, am prepared to ac-
cept General Ludendorff's statement
that the retirement was decided on fif-
teen days ago. after General Petain's
blow against the west side of the sal-
ent. and the Germans can pride them
selves on having remained, to use
Ludendorff's phrase. masters of the
situation That is to say, they have
been able to avert the doom they
feared, which was the collapse of the
sides of the salient and the consequent
capture by the Allies OF all the troops
within it, and they have been able to
withdraw in an orderly manner with
out serious loss in men or guns, but at
considerable sacrifice of ammunition.
Driven in Confusion"
"To that extent they are masters of
the situation-as the bankrupt may be
so described who just escaped being
sent to prison.
"The American communication to-
day describes the enemy as having
been driven in confusion beyond the
Vesie, and one is extremely glad to
hear it, since so far as I have been
able to witness or to learn. in the
enemy's retirement signs of confusion
hitherto have been conspicuously ab-
sent. Indeed, | have never followed
any army's retirement which left so
little evidence of being forced, except
IN this one matter of ammunition.
"Fhe enemy's dead are certainly un-
buried. But who should have buried
them? He left men behind him with
orders to die. And died they have.
They lie in groups about. Their guns.
dozens here, dozens there-every one
with an American bullet through his
brain or breast, or with the equally de-
cisive stab Of an American bayonet
"These groups are close together in
vital positions and amount to a total
of from 200 to 300 men. They give
evidence of fine discipline and deter
mination. and not of that sort of thing
one is accustomed to find behind de-
feated armies.
$50 far as I can see, the enemy
counted exactly the cost of his retire
ment, and paid not man or gun
above his margin. AS soldierly
achievement it moved one to admira-
ton. and, cheered as one must be bv
the confession Of weakness which the
retirement implies, there is nothing in
the retirement on which to build cXag-
gerated hopes of the future. BY far
the most hopeful feature Of the whole
business is the difficulty Of explain
ing it on any other hypothesis than
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Holland Asks u. S.
10 Send Cargo Of F ats

AMSTERDAM, Aug 4.-The Neither
.ahds Overseas Trust is endeavoring
q, 20 get permission from the United
gates government for the steamship
Hleuw Amsterdam to bring a cargo Of
"a .sts TO Holland to help make good the
snortage IN that country. Fats are
low @ being strictly rationed
.. me Telegraaf," which published
.ne information from reliable source.
zoo. zoos that there is a good chance of
reaching An agreement.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
'eht Addition for $4,000 Men
>" authorized for Camp Upton

isr, n.niil"rTON, Aug. 4-A tempo
M I'm aanltion 10 acconnn odate h.
r.. men has been authorized for Ca,on
s.es,, sse.on, Long Island. the War Il penart' rp
en- announced today. The new
consy. ~ih eost approximately $50, 900.
"'''1eIion will begin at once.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Guns Delay Advance

Machine gun nests again delayed
the American advance into Cierges
Wood, but our artillery quickly
sought out the enemy squads, and
the capture of this objective was at
tanned with little difficulty. From
the forest region the struggle
emerged on to the series Of rolling
hills to the northward through the
valley of the Ourcq and into a Sec
ond declvity where nestled the viii
lage of Cierges. Beyond Cierges the
Americans advanced up the slopes
of another hill to Bellevue Farm,
and then on to Hills 800 and 23O.
Germans here were ensconced in
hastily dug firing pits, which were
quickly carried by the Americans in
short rushes. The doughboys then
"dug in" American artillery gave
perfect support to the United States
forces, and an almost equal rain of
metal from the German artillery
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
To See "America's Answer"

Employees Of Franklin Simon a Co.
Will see the new government war pic
turc, "America's Answer" at the George
NJ. Cohhn Theatre tonight, as guests
OF the firm. There will be a patriotic
programme.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05

Department tonight announced the
death of Charles f. Kruger, electrician.
u. 6. n. r. f.. in seaplanc accident,
on July 30. Krucer's home was in
NeNnort News. Va
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Wood Entered Six Times

Wednesday this general installed
his headquarters in a village rot far
from the Marne, with his first line
slightly to the northward in contact
with formidable enemy forces in
Grimpette Wood after the occu-
pancy of the larger Bois Meuniere.
Here the American line bit into the
enemy and was Immediately bitten
back. The Germans gave every in
dication of a determination to cling
to this patch Of timber This po-
sition was especially advantageous
and desirable to the Boche because
of its domination of a larger tract
slightly in the enemy rear.
Wednesday the Americans entered
the wood five times, only to be
thrown back almost Immediately.
Then the American artillery centred
it's earnest attention on the strong
hold, and on the sixth attempt the
doughboys penetrated the wood and
completely routed the enemy.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-05
Retreating Germans Are Beaten
AT Oun Game by Pershing's Men

made these hills and valleys possibly
the hottest open-warfare campaign
yet known to the United States
forces.
Town Left Full of Gas
Enemy machine guns spat fire
from every vantage point, but,
despite all this, American men and
guns overcame all resistance and
won the day. They crossed the Ourcq
and entered Cierges, which the en-
emy in full retreat had filled with
dense waves of poisonous gas. One
of the most desperate conflicts was
waged Thursday afternoon in the
advance up the hill into the position
at Bellevue Farm, in the face of
scores of nests of Boche machine
guns. The density of these nests
hampered, but failed to retard, the
American advance, which, however,
was not without some losses.
Another point of strong opposi-
ton encountered by the Americans
was Hill $50, but before nightfall
our men had passed Reddy Farm,
where Prince Eitel Friedrich, sec
ond son of the Kaiser, commanding
the LIST Prussian Guards Division,
for several days maintained his
boo1 1o,,,r@,.