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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

The British today are reported to have captured the village of Maisseny. northwest of st. Quentin. It has been discovered that there were six German divisions oucr- atine in the St. Quentin salient. That would give Il total strength of 60.00O men. or a rifle strength of 36.s00. The Germans had broken 'ip for them two moye di- visions in this action, thus reduc- ing their strength in the west to ief divisions. plus four Austrian divisions and some dismoumfFtt cavalry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

'on the remainder of the front few prisoners have been brought In by our patrols in different sec tors.
 'fhe hostile artillery has shown considerable activity during the day at number of points along ths battle front south of the Ar rasACnmbraf road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
7.a ON BOARD

tiny of the Galway Castle passenger Hist indicated that she had on board
 749 instead of 96O. as announced ear- Her The majority we're women and children. but many were discharged soldiers returning to their homes The boats were picked up by escorting ves- sells and by destsoyers sent to the spot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
No Change in Strike

Cincinnati, September 15.-There was no change in the police strike today. neither side making step toward set. clement of the controversy. Home guards continued to patrol the city and the suburbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

lily successful minor operation carried out early this morning. our troops captured Maissemy, northwest of St. Quentin, togeth- CT with the trench system to the southeast and east of the village. One hundred prisoners and Il num- Der of machine guns were taken by HIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

London, September l5---Further prog ress was made by the British last night in the region northwest of St Quen- nn, the war office announced today. Their lines were advanced both north and south of Holnon wood in this area German local attacks in the Trescault sector southwest of Cambrai were re- pulsed as were similar thrusts in Elan ders near LaBassee The text of the statement reads;
 Northwest of St Quentin our troops made progress yesterday and last night south and north of Holnon wood.
 Locaf~attacks were repulsed in the Trescault and LaBassee sectors.
 The hostile artillery has been ac- tive during the night in the RoiseI. Moeuvres, Marquin and Givanchy sec tors. with gas shells northwest of Ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

the command of the situation on the pat'leheid and of the progress of our
 troops who were supporting the Ameri- can units.
 eastern theatre. September IS: There was reciprocal artillery activity he. tween the Vardar and the Cerna bend :. I< ITALIANS MAKE HAUL Rome, September 15,--A war on,aa commHnication issued today follows:
 shIahtry and arditi parties, after
 ment and assisted by low flving a,. planes, yesterday morning attacked ana captured the whole of an enemy defen. slve system on the Grovella. soutbwar,1 or oortez The prisoners taken nnm.
 perea Sa9 and included 12 officers. A nu,nper or machine guns, hundre5s of rltles and abundant war material wers captured" "eia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
BRITISH CAPTURE MAISSEMY

London September 15-The British have captured Mas semy northwest of St. Quntn together trench to the southeast and place Field Marshal makes this announcement in his night report
 The text of the reads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
LITTLE OPPOSITION IS MET

with the American Army in Lorraine September 15 2 mtby the Associated Press)- )-The advance of the v;cto ous rst army continued today, but restricted front the Mosee river There little opposition on the ,o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16
NJ

MT I<tE1N fsle
 Macon, Ga, sle s3 Mro. Angus tus O. Bacon, si of termer United States Senator ar0l, who died lon February 1sss 'n g private hospital here [ yeara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-16

In the edge of the wood where the Germans had concentrated, there was some smart machiue gun resistance offered, but a .smashing artillery fire sflcnced the enemy. \ few additional prisot ters were taken.
 The Germans gave further eyi-s dence today that they intended to resist on that part of the Hinden- Durg line running through this sector. A detachment was digging In today about Dommartim (41a miles north of Thiaucourt), while between Lnchaussee t.% miles northwest of mmartinD and DGlnmartin. squad trenches had been established. German detacb- ments were also in inc woods above Wool tfOur miles north of HatOn- viIIe.D
 The German airpianes were un- usually active last night, hut the defensive batteries drove them orr before they had done great dam- age. Allied airplanes flew over the German positions. dropping Tons of bombs in the back areas.
 LOCAL ATTACKS FAIL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28

"o American genius the world
owes many OF its great in
Ventions. Just now, when
camouhage is playing a great
part in the war, it is interesting to
know that to an American artist
belongs the credit OF first finding
in protective celebration he idea
which is now amplified mo a life
saving science
The word camouhage is Of
French slang origin. "Concealing
celebration" is what the thing was
called before It acquired its cap
tiyating new French nickname.
"Concealing coloration in the AMI
NAL Kingdom" is the title OF the
book at the back Of camoufage.
In 1903 the Thayer book on pro-
tectife coloration was Immediately
rated as a classic IN its field.
Your book has convinced US all"
said Professor HerdmRn. OF the
University Of Liverpool. to Abbott
Thayer in December. 1915. And he
added that he thought It would be
a good plan for the naturalists of
Great Britain TO sign a Joint state
ment TO the effect that they be-
lieyed Mr., Thayer's unique knowi-
edge Of protective celebration could
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Advice to the LOvelOrn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

torn yourself away from your
former life and have felt the stir
rings of ambition, wouldn't It be
better II you devoted yourself TO
work for awhile? You know you
want to Justify your employer, the
good friend who is helping you to
live down your past Don't be
foolish about the girl. Surely you
would not want to cut her on from
all her friends and acquaintance
and have her sit waiting for you
for years. Think how you have
changed in the last year. You are
going to continue growing and de-
veloping-do you want to risk
marriage in your present state?
Don't you think you are likely to
grow away from this girl? Be
friends with her, but don't try to
bind her by any promises and don't
be selfish enough to take her
Asax from sthsr tEisndIhipS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28

Here are some recipes eHdorSed
by the Food Administration. Many
come from our dlIieG Why NOT
try themf
PEPPER SALAD.
Green peppers 3: olive oil. ! Ia
blespoons: vinegar. II tablespoon;
salt. n teaspoon: paprika, a tea
spoon: parsley. chopped, teaspoon:
onion. chopped. l tablespoon.
Bake peppers until soft and
brown. Remove tho thin outer
skin and tho seeds. and cut into
inch squares. Sprinkle with tho
chopped onion and parsley. Make
q French dressing of the oil. vine
gar and ssasoninEs and pour over
the peppers. Chill Sweet red
peppers may be served IN this Same
way. Yield: 2 salads. II served
with lettuce or Eome salad green.
GREEN PEPPERS GBATIN.
Green peppers, J; bread crumbH,
Z cup. or hominy: cheese grated. a
cup; onion. chopped. IA table
spoons; olive oil. ~ tablespoons
Roast peppers whole on q hot pan,
Remove seeds and skins cut into
strips. Into q CREASED baking dish
put alternative layers Of pepper and
bread crumbs. sprinklipE each layer
with cheese Add olive oil and
chopped onion Brown in oven
Yield. 4 servings.
TOMATO SAUCE.
Fat tablespoons. carrot, EiicsI
onion. ! slice: bay leaf, a parsley
and thyme. sprigE tomatoes,
canned, ] cup; salt, u teaspoon,
pepper. 4 teaspoon stock or hot
water. IA eupsi eornstarch'
tablespoons.
Cook tomatoes with carrot pars-
ley. bay leaf and thyme; strain.
Brown the onion in fat, remove
Snlon. add -four. stir until Drowned.
add strained tomatoes and STOCK
Bring to boiling point and add salt
and pepper.
Y!sld: : cups sauce.
GNoCCHI DI PARMA GIALLA.
Cornmeal. a cups milk. ! pinti
salt Il teaspoon; paprika. u tea
spoon, egg i fat teaspoons,
grated cheese, n cup.
Heat milk in top Of double boiler
Add cernmeaI gradually, stirring
well. Add salt. Cook over hot
water for about l hour. Remove
from hra, stir in beaten egg; spread
in . shallow pan; cool and cut into
two-inch squares. Grease 4 baking
dish; put in q layer of the squares
OF $cornmeal. on top OF each
square sprinkle grated cheese and
paprika and a small piece of fat
Bake in hot oven for about fifteen
mtnutea until tha E0uaFaS ara
golden brown.
Yield: 70 3-iaeh SSuGFS1 { SsEV-
ings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28
For the City
Girl
By Rita Stuyvesant.

TOR workers who must spend
their Summer days in town,
there are some smart sport
dresses practical for business wear.
as well as Cor a set OF tennis in the
park on a holiday. Cool and dark.
and yet lacking none OF the requi-
sites of good-IookIng clothes. these
dresses are seen mostly in dark blue
linen or crash
A practical lKtIs dress OF this
kind was recently made in dark
blue crash" 1t was a sleeveless
coat model with a black patent
leather belt and a crisp organdiS
blouse 1t was very simple and
cas- to copy.
The skirt was a plain two-piecS
model fastening on the left sidG
1t was cut rather seant and meas
ursd about a yard and a half around
the bottom. Made not over two
yards. It would EtiIl be quite fash
Ionable
The jacket. which Is kept on In
doors. reached halfway down to
tho knees and did not boast of any
sleeves The neck. fronts and arm
holes were neatly bound with a bias
strip OF material Deep patch pock-
cts were set on the lower part OF
the front. The patent leather belt
gave i smart finish to the suit
Under the Jacket a crisp blouse OF
white organdie was worn. the collar
coming over the Jacket, and the
front showing Any white blouse
on hand might be worn. however.
and this provides a oliver way to
use blouses that are a bit too old
to wear separately.
With a tailored hat "a sailor -
Eood) this makes = cool and prac-
tical costume for town wear. and II
ideal for the business girl
White crepe de chine. satin or tub
silk blouses are all appropriate to
wear under the sleeveless blouse.
Rich wine color ratins or basket
weave would also be smart for this
model
II you are In search Of comfort
and style combined with service.
the dark sleeveless dress will be
sure TO please. Giving all the smart
appearance Of a tailored suit the
thin sleeves add to the GOODNESS and
charm OF the frock And so simple
ara these to make tina; any girl can
make one at home vSFy LlsxpOn-
SiEelE
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purposes

, be made Of the greatest value to
the War Department
No such step was necessary,
however, since "concealing colora-
ton" mot yet nicknamed camou-
fage-at least outside OF France)
based upon the book. was already
ding war service OF various kinds
both on land and sea.
This was largely owing to the
efforts OF several other British
scientists. notably Professor J.
Graham Kerr. OF Cambridge. and
the University OF Glasgow, who
had gone so far as TO urge that the
Government create a special bu-
reau for tho adaptation of "Thay-
er's Concealing Celebration" to use
in war.
But the camounage Of to-day
and tomorrow, based on a scien-
tiic theoretical knowledge OF the
intricate laws Of visual disguise.
plus the artists practical COM
mand Of the juEglery OF optical
Illusion. seems, like the Reroplane,
TO be a new thing under the sun.
And Just as Professor Langley
and the brothers Wright were the
formative genluses OF aviation. so
Is the artist. Abbott II. "hayer. in
collaboration with his son. Gerald
H, Thayer, the original formative
genius OF camouhaHe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28
CHAPTER kew.
Careful Of New FPIenAs-

At Helm time hung heavily on
Esther's hands She was restless,
and she could not account for her
restlessness. Mrs. Meredith bored
her with conversational small talk;
she took no interest in gossip about
people whom circumstances hap
pened TO have brought to the fore
She missed Lillian. who knew how
to harmonic with her moods, and
who had the faculty OF being SYM
pathetic; she had an increasing re-
sentiment against her husband Tor
his action in this matter as her
sense of loss became more defined.
II Lillian had but been with her
Esther would have had some one in
whom to confide; the secrecy which
she was bound to observe hurt her
more than anything else. But LII
liam was still abroad, and Esther
did not care to trust her tremen-
dous secret to the post The ques-
ton had suggested itself: Did LII
liam know anything OF the real
Basirs illness and Of the substitu-
ton which had been permitted? But
after a little consideration Esther
had fully exonerated her friend OF
this. Lillian had distinctly told her
that she was free to marry Harold
II she were ready to face the pos
sible consequences that might fol-
low the revelation of the family Sc
cret; It was that danger which Lii
liam apprehended; she certainly
knew nothing Of DR.. Fleetwood
1t was different in the case of
Grlmstead. Why had he permitted
her marriage to Harold? Probably
because the chance OF her ever
meeting or learning the truth had
appeared to him too remote Q con-
tIngency to be taken into serious
consideration. The vicar. Mr.. Pro
byn. had known OF It and. know
ing, had refused TO countenAnce
her marriage with Harold, but he
had not dared state his reasons
Did Harold know? Had GriaBtead
told her? Esther could not make up
her mind about this. Certainly Harold
had no suspicion OF DR.. fleetwood per-
sonally, for the two men had frequent
~ met: II. therefore. Grimstead had
spoken he had named no one.
Closes Wiser Course.
At nrst Esther had felt = great g.
sire to send for GrimsteAd and accuse
him to his face. but aftsr-thouEht had
convinced her that the wisest course
lay in observing absolute Gilenos. She
had nothing to gain by confession. but
r:uch 10 lose, She had no wish to Eac-
rifce >her friendship for Bash, Fleet
wood. and that surely would bs denied
her If the truth were revealed Har-
old, who had sent Lillian away. would
aSsuredly not spare Basil.
Not for \ moment did she regret
having Acknowledged to BaSiEahe
thought Of him nov as Basil-that she
vas the very Esther who had shared
with him the adventures OF that rate
full night, She told herself that he
had a right to know, The knovlsaes
OF this secret. shared With 60 per1ea
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Pant one-(coutinued)

II will go now he muttersG.
but tell me, when may see you
again? will shorten my own
holiday for shall long to be back
in New York and nearer you Whsn
may we meet? want to hear
your story from your own lips. I
am all athirst to commence my
task OF being your comforter"
1--WE are going to Helm" said
Esther YEARLY, but with q sugges-
ton OF content in her voice. She
regretted nothing that she had
done. Had she not a right to such
comfort as this man offered her7
Her husband refused II. She had
come to Harold. her arms open,
her heart swelling with love, and
he had put her aside. Her place
was in his arms, but he crossed
them upon his breast. and they
were empty. Was her life to be
void OF love?
Going Back To HeIn-
I'VE are going. to Helm tomor-
row." she repeated, and Harold
may have to go North later to see
to his property there. Probably
l think most probably-ve shall
take up our permanent residence
at Helm hope you will be- able
to come and see me there II Is
not far from New York, and one
can easily run down for the day. At
present, owing to our mourning
we can have no house party, but
you max come and see me"-She
looked at him a little wistfully-
and / will tell you all about my
self. 1 cannot say any more now
except. farewell"
1T is not good-by." he cried joy
fully. "oh. 1 can wait, Esther.
can wait"
She did not resent the use OF her
Christian name, but stretched out
her hand to him with a wan smile
Once more he kissed it Then he
turned away
will you write to me. and may
write to your" he asked, as he
reached the door. II don't know
why, but feel you. may have need
OF me sooner than you think. Re-
member that I will come to you at
moments notice. Wherever 1 may
be will CONT. and WHATEVER you
ask me to do 1 will do it look
upon my life as devoted to you. 1
vowed it, and / will not go back on
such a VOW"
Esther had sunk back into her
chair. He could divine rather than
see her pale face. but her answer
came like a ray Of light through the
gloom
Yes, I will write. And IL am in
need I will turn for help-to you.
The next moment he was gone,
and she was alone with her
thoughts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28
PUSS in Boots
T.
An Interesting Good
Night Series for
Children.
By David Cory.

-YELL. as mentioned in tho
w last story. the Iceberg EI-
w press toppled over and Puss
Junior and his little friend, the
Mermaid Princess. found themselves
in the water. II was quite warm
and pleasant, and in a few minutes
they reached the surface. To their
surprise, they saw their fellow pas
senEer, the little Star Fish. swim
ming near them. and not far away.
on a piece of Ice, the Polar Bear
Porter.
-Whera Grs-Wsr' asked Puss
Junior. But no one replied TO Ma
question. although the Star Fish
looked all around. before and be-
hind and both sides At once, which.
I'm sure. you can't do. no matter
how hard you may try-whils with
his fifth eye he kept = bright look
cut for sharks.
Presently he replied. 7 think We
are in the Caribbean Sea" And II
you don't Know where that IA, pleass
get out your map of North America.
although school IL over. and find It
I never thought we'd get here SO
soon" said the little Star Fish at
last You see. got on the train
somewhere off Cape COD And that's
. long way from here"
And I got on much farther north
than that said the Polar Bear
Porter, tanning himself with \
large sea she'll. Gracious me. but
It's dreadfuIly hot down here"
This Caribbean Sea Is as full OF
mountains ~ New Hampshire and
Vermont are. but none Of them have
eaps of snow ike that which Mount
washington sometimes wears" said
the Mermaid Princess Snow
~ou,dn.t last q second under this
hot sun"
-wher. ala you learn all tS!sr-
asked PuIA
oh, : went to the Coral School
for Girls" answered the Mermaid
PrInc.-.. And then she sighed, for
,hs suddenly remembered sne was
long way from home.
And lust then the little Star Fish
MI a soft little body much
him to visit her relatives, Who live.
bv millions, in this mountain region
So on they started Tor CoraltoWn.
vbers this little Miss Pelyp lived.
Her father and mother, brothers
and sisters. unclss and Euhts. we're
all polypS. they had buiIt the
coral Islands by fastening them
FsIyss to the toss OF the mOInta
RnaIler than hlmssif who invited
under the sea. year a:;sr year and
At last their soft bodies had turned
into stone And now you know
how these millions OF little polyps
bnaIIy made the small islands that
DATED iLe surface .: the water
We'll. sf;sr 'hS.6iGr Fish and hiB
uttls friend bad GWUm away, Puss
Junisr SDisd = boat drifting tow
ards Them. So he helped the MeT-
maid PrinsesG TO scramble inside.
and then he and the Polar Bear
Porter hoiGted a sail which they
found wrapped around q mast In the
bottom Of the boat
His, huFrah, we're Ell sHcs more.
Shouted the Polar Bear, waving
his paw,
Ana the Mermaid Princess laughed
ia Eies
A Puss took the tilisT and sailed
Ger the sea"
And the next time I'll tell Fou
how the UondeTful Gulf Stream
carried them home again.
Copyright 1913, DsTid Cog
EO be CSnIInaGL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28

; 10 see what might be dsus. Bat lie
has = nstion"-
he stopped abruptly.
wsn?- Elizabeth leaned forward
in uhfoiEASd interest
beg your pardon SEAin!"
Butler exclaimed, For the mo-
meat ! forget that Ar. Chaplin 10
your eeusiA,"
''Oh-hs-I mean the relationship
- net % that side of the family"
the Kiu assured him, = viii not
be VsIsd At anything you say OF
CsuSiR AmOs. Now, II you crit
ieizsd Cousin Martha. that would be
= different matter"
But the man was not 10 be be-
UFGysd into any indiscrstion. and
she knew that IL would be unvIse
to urge him to explain.
-Oh, we'll" he said, i only meant
that Mr., Chaplin has some old
fashioned notions about working
the place, From what he let slip
the other day, ] fancy he thinks OF
buying cut Wsds'E interest In
that sass, of course, he would not
care 10 have the farm made any
mere valuable just pet, u would
lie poor business"
Yes" Elizabeth agreed, 1T
Hsuid be poor business"
A dark figure stole RFound the
corner Of the veFanda, and stood
ia the shadows watching the pair
iHtsHtiTi Close 10 the nGurs
eFoUchsd q black dog,
The gin did ne: look around, but
ste was VaEueiy conscious OF some
sinister presence. She stood up.
y must Ee in and help Cousin
Martha" she announced abruptly.
Coed night, Mr., Butler"
To Ne OoutInued.
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Making Good.
dear MISS FAIRFAX;

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX;
A few weeks ago met a
EfH love very much. She con-
fassed her love through a letter
which she sent me Everything
WA all right till told my past.
which 10 not a good one, but a
year ago l changed and have held
down a good position. am well
liked by my employers (whs
know nay casel.
The young lady says I may see
her once a week and become en-
gagged when I make good This
will take a long time. as l am
going to college when / can.
IRVING.
MY dear boy. II you want TO give
years TO study and education
and growth. don't you think a wife
would be a pretty serious handi-
capt Four EsarB at eolleEs-per-
hBpS two yeRrs OF preparation;
have you 4 right to ask q girl to
Eait 80 long. Nov that you haEA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28
Canning Leftover Soup.

WHEN serving soup at dinner there is often left
Fill clean hot jars with the soup and serilize it
Ton ninety minutes In boiling wafer. Now when
pocted company arrives you need worry about The
eunsumms with which to begin a meaL-FrOm Coed
HAzsahsepfAd-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-28
This Duv IN Our History.

THIS is the anniversary Of the Battle Of Monmouth in
177S The British army under Clinton retreating from
Philadelphia. overtaken by Washington. Lee vas
ordered to attack but reteaed when Washington came
up An advance was made but the British Ned in the night