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Evening star., 1918-05-27
By the Associated Press.

The front of the German attack IL
along the sector which usually ID re-
ferred to as the Aisne front. owing to
the fact that for long time the line
of battle followed the river. The pres
ent battle line runs along the Ailette
river north Of the Aisne. over the
larger part Of this sector. the French
having advanced their line. The front
of attack is about forty miles. which
is about fifteen miles shorter than the
line of the original German attack on
March 81.
In turning to a new sector to strike
their blow the Germans have taken a
course contrary to that which had
generally been predicted by military
Commentators during the pause IN the
operations.
The view usually expressed has
been that the Germans were COM
in Picafdy and Flanders, and were
occupying such dangerously exposed
positions that. they were under the
necessity OF striking again at those
points when they resumed the at
tack. The German strategy may con-
template q surprise attack In euni-
cient strength to compel Gen. Foch
to withdraw troops from the north,
in the hope Of involving the allies
sufficiently on the Aishe front to
weaken their lines in Picardy and
Flanders.
Allies Probably Prepared.
If the Germans counted on the ele-
ment OF surprise to assist them In
the new attack they probably have
fallen into a Jnlsealculation. 1t il
evident from. ne 1hfeiAl British state
ment that new dispositions OF troops
front.
Before the March offensive the Brit
ish line ran to the Disc river, south
Of Ct. Quentin- Going to the aseist-
anc4 Of the British. the French took
east Of Ainiens. There has been no
previous mention Of the presence of
british troops on this part Of the line
Evening star., 1918-05-27
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
w. B. WILSON, SECRETARY.
TO MANUFACTURERS AND EMPL OVERS.

visitng WashiagtSa ts become scauslntes
WITH Unltea nplsyasut servte.
returning homo
Maa es5 branch ont hs,
whom IA ~.
there ysuf nseAs
Our Ast job IL to get engaged 4. war
bat want t. help all
seQuifeA.
UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE.
J. B. Densmore, Director General.
Hotel Gordon. 18th and Eye streAts.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
u s TROOPS MAY BE TAKING
PART IN THE GREAT BATTLE

except for last nights German official
statement. In this statement 1t was
said that In the region Of the Aisne.
northeast OF La Neuville, British
American troops may be taking part
IN the new battle. Early In the spring
there were several references IN
news dispatches to the ptesence Of
Fart of these forces consisted Of ar
tlllefy detachments In training, but
At one point at least infantrymen
were In the trenches. There has been
no recent reference to Americans
there, however, and they may have
been Withdrawn.
The front between scissors and
Rheims is a dificult one. offering the
allies excellent facilities for the de-
fense. The country Is hilly, with a
series OF strong natural positions to
the rear Of the allied lines.
Scene Of German Defeats.
The Germans have already sustained
two severe defeats on this front Last
July they undertook what Is usually
referred to as the "erown Princes
Offensive" which met with the same
fate as all the other military ventures
Of the heir to the German throne. He
weeks and mot with q costly failure.
Last October the French launched an
attack and won a brilliant success,
taking 1900 prisoners the first day.
The enemy was driven out Of the
Aisns valley and the line was ad-
vanced to the Ailette, the Germans
losing all the disputed ridge of the
Chemin des Danes.
BY their attack OF today the Germans
have extended the active battle front
as far east as Rheims, taking in a new
rector which has been quiet since last
fall. The thrust between Locre and
Voormezeele is along the northern leg
Of the Flanders salient, on a sector
measuring about eight miles. where the
Germans met with one Of the bloodiest
defeats of the war when their, drive
for the channel ports was halted last
month.
Tho attack between Soissens and
Rheims. however. IL the distinctive fea-
ture Of the new German operations.
This battle ID being fought along the
eector which usually is referred to as
the Aisne front, ETC., rs previously sent
Evening star., 1918-05-27
Clsmenceau Sees Fooh.

PARIS, May 37.-Prsmier Clemsn-
csau visited the front sunday and
conferred with Gen. Foch. returnine
to Paris in the evening. The confsr-
elaoe With the esnsrAlissifno only con-
nfms1 tAe o1c6llent impression Sained
BY the pfABiet 10 his recent ffSQuent
isSs ~ 8 w. Ss ~ essss sssey. . nares, Assi4
Evening star., 1918-05-27

sisting with their habitual valance.
The statement follows:
"In the latter part of the night the
Germans opened a very violent bonn
bardment all along the front between
the forest OF Pfnon and Rheims. This
morning an enemy attack is in prog
ress along d very extended front be-
tween these two points.
"Franco-British troops are resisting
the German thrust with their habit
ual valance. The battle is continu-
Ing.
in the Champagne on the right
bank of the Meuse (Verdun front), in
Aprernont forest, and in the Noevre
there was active artillery fighting.
During the night the Germans deliv-
cred several local attacks in the Apre-
mont forest, but were repulsed after
spirited fighting, in which the Ger
mans sustained iosses. Two other ef-
forts in the region of Limey, north
east OF Baohviller. also were repulsed
The French took prisoners.'
Evening star., 1918-05-27
RUSSIAN MERCHANTS DUPED
Germany Fails to Send Goods Prom.
ised to the Ukraine.
By the As.se,at.a rr.s.

MOSCOW. Tuesday. May 21.-Ger-
man promises to send manufactured
goods to the Ukraine ana other occu-
pied territories have not been fulfilled.
Photographic supplies. small mirrors.
knives. cigarette lighters and other
novelties made up a great part Of the
goods sent to Russia by Germany.
Unrest 10 becoming acute through
out the occupied districts over Ger
many's heavy levy upon the food sup
ply. without the exchange Of prom
Used cloth. shoes and hardware. Rus
sian merchants who expected to re-
ceive stocks from Germany now rea-
0ermans' claims that they have great
quantities Of manufactured staples.
Evening star., 1918-05-27

Vienna Raises $716 for Red Cross.
Tho sum OF $7ls was raised at the
Red CROSS rally held at vienna, va,
Saturday night. The Speakers or tha
evening Included Il. Walton Moore
and N. Carter Hall OF Fairfax.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
RENT RESOLUTION
OPPOSED IN SENATE
Fletcher and Reed Declare
Against Salisbury Plan In
Eviction Fight.

When the conference report on the
SAulsbury resolution to prevent evictiona
in the District Of Columbia during the
war. AZ a means Of preventing profiteer-
ing in rents. was called up In the Senate
today it met with immediate opposition
On the part Of Senator Fletcher Of Flor
ida and Senator Reed Of Missouri.
Senator Fletcher said that II he was
satisfied that the government needed
property. putting himself in the position
Of a landlord Of the District. the govern
ment could have 1t for war purposes.
but II the government wants my
property for some other people who
would like to have it which is practically
what this resolution proposes" said
Senator Fletcher. II say that 1t is in
excusable tyranny and oppression OF
the meanest kind
Says Will Fail Of Object.
Senator Fletcher said that the reso-
luton. in his opinion, would not pre-
vent pro{iteeffn6 and would help no
one except those who happened to De
In possession OF the dwelling now,
many Of whom are not working for
in Washington for their own enjoy.
ment. He insisted that an owner of
property would not be able to get
possession of 1t IL the resolution
passed.
mo court would sustain such a
law" he said.
senator Fletcher said that he was
just as much opposed to profiteering
as any one, but that he did not think
this resolution would prevent proflteer-
ing. He pointed to the fact that sub
leases have been made in which there
Is distinct profiteer1nE. and II this
resolution Is adopted this inequity most
he would have no. opposition to the
resolution II II could be limited to cover
tenants serving the government. He
pointed out that the Johnson-Pomer-
enc bill may never beome q law owing
to the dinerencee between the two
sary to be careful what goes into this
legislation.
Senator Reeds Protest.
Senator Reed protested against the
enactment OF this character Of legis-
"Without hesitation. / declare that
such a piece OF legislation has never
disfgured the statute books OF this
country"
Profiteerins in this country is a dis
grace, he said. A profiteer deserves
the contempt OF citizens and renders
a disservice to his country, he kaid.
But the law to correct the evil should
be along constitutional lines. This
resolution abolishes rights Of prop
efty. he said.
The Senate at this point recessed to
go to the House to hear the Ptesi-
Evening star., 1918-05-27

hours before he actually appeared. the
the Senate ana aouae crowded The
1ioor Of the House chamber. In one
Of the galleries were Gfs. WiiDon ana
Mrs. McAdoo.
hit ae Proateefs Applauded.
Congress loudly applAuded the
Presidents declaration that pronteer-
1ng should Be reached BY TAXATION.
and also the sentiment that the coun.
try 10 ready for any necessary eAcff-
nee. Laughter mingled with applause
when the executive referred to hotel
lobby sentiment Prolonged applause
also greeted the declaration that
the President was never prouder to
be an American.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
REVOLT IN UKRAINE NoTED.
Peasants Resist New Government
Polish Troops and Germans Clash.

Dy the Associated Press.
MOSCOW. Saturday, May 1s.-Peas-
ant uprisings against the new gov
eminent In Ukraine are reported In
the evening papers. In the Tchernt-
gov government the peasants drove
out the new ofncials and defeated Ger
man. -UkfAinian troops sent to sup
press the movement In Poltava. The
peasants were victorious IN q battle
with the troops. which lasted three
days and resulted In heavy Losses.
Peasant opposition and . strike by
railroad tnen ~ Z protest against the
new regime are greatly lnterfSring
with the export Of grain 10 oefmaAy
from Ukraine.
By the Associated Prssa
MOSCOW, sunday Nay 1e.-Ths
attempts by the Germans to diserm
the Polish troops In the Ukraine and
Minsk governments aFe meeting with
fierce resistance. The "a Polish
Corp8 under Gen. AAkovit3ky. sta
toned near Kanen. in the govern
eminent OF Kiev. def1ed the German
ultimatum to disArSn within twenty.
four houfA whefsupon the GAfmAns
apologized. saying that the order
was q misunderstanding. At mid
night, however, Germans attacked
the corps capturing one village.
The Poles intrenched and battied
against $1,000 Germana c.usin. CON
siderable losses among the enemy.
but themselves suffered hsayliy.
The fight continued for osveeAl
days. when the Germans were driven
back. Losing . fsw viseAA 6f astil.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
PRESIDENT ASKS FOR
new TAX BILL NOW
Tells Senator Simmons He Cannot
Postpone Legislation, Consid-
ering Treasury's Condition.

President Wilson, In ajletter received
Carolina, chairman OF the Senate finance
committee. said that. having failed to
receive assurances regarding Hsvenue
legislation. which he regarded necessary.
he could not postpone the legislation
and would have to ask Congress to pro-
coed Immediately.
Expects Work to Begin at Once.
Senator Simmons stated afterward that
he expected work to begin at once on
the bill and that present plans OF tho
administration leaders are to Insist upon
Its passage at the present session; The me
measure this session and then have Con-
grees adjourn early. In readiness for the
bilrs completion at the December ees-
sion. senator Simmons indicated, has
been rejected.
In his letter to Senator Simmons, the
President stated that considering the
condition OF the Treasury and the n
nancial needs facing the government.
no regards revenue legislation OF
pressing importance and that he could
not hasard breakdown" by postpon-
ing action. although he had hoped
that some arrangement for delay
might have been made.
Country Entitled to Know.
The President, 1t Is stated. FELT
that the country Is entitled to know.
In a general way. In advance what
tax increases it must face. Also. the
President believes prompt action is
necessary. Secretary McAdoo, 1t was
stated, believes bill should be
finally completed by January. and for
this reason. the suggestion OF ad-
journing Congress after partly COM
pleting the bill has been dropped.
Evening star., 1918-05-27

Absconds With 5000, 900 Rubles.
AMSTERDAM. May 27.-The Taee-
blatt Of Berlin says Kiev newspapers
report that M. Kovalovski. minister
Of agriculture in the Ukrainian cabi-
net which was overthrown recently,
has absconded with 100000 rubles,
Evening star., 1918-05-27

American Gunboat Hits Rock.
BY the Associated Press.
sIIANGHAI. Wednesday, May s2.-
An American eunboat preceding to
Chungking struck / rock ten fnifss
from Iohant. Tuesday. Although,
SSr11AS r. - -.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
Session to Go Into October.

The Senate Senator Simmons said,
probably viii enjoy . breathing spell
during June and July while the House
committees hearings are in progress
and while the committees work on the
bill. He pfedicted that the session would
extend well into October, at least.
The Presidents message presented the
situation completely" said Senator Sim-
mons. ut IL manifest that, being unable
to have Assurance 50 as to advise the
country. Of the general principle OF the
tax LEGISLATION and OF the time 1t would
be completed, the President felt 1t his
duty to proceed Immediately"
With extended hearings planned by
the House committee Senator Simmons
said the Senate comfnittee's hearings
after the bill passes the House probably
would be very brief. In order to e1pe-
Senate side.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
Allied Forces Kept Ready
to Meet German Offensive
Whenever It Miqht Come
BY the Associated Pr..s.

BY the Associated Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. May 2s.-The allies have
persisted In the assumption that any
moment might bring an attack, and
have been carrying out counter oper-
ations religiously. Day and night
their artillery has periodically del
uged German concentration points
with high explosives of all calibers,
and the statements of prisoners indi-
cate that this intense cunning is
causing much anguish in the enemy
ranks.
The correspondent spent last niSht
In the KENNEL sector and saw an
exhibition Of British and French
methods. From 10 O'clock onward the
aiiled gunners were pounding the
and just before daybreak-the hour an
attack might be expected to develop
they put down a tremendous bar
rage, which was maintained for some
time before 1t gradually eased off to
ordinary gunfire.
German Guns Also Busy.
The German artillery has kept up
It's shellirs of the back areas Virtu-
ally all the Flemish towns within
range are being subjected to a nre
of hate. The Germans have devoted
special attention to Mont Des Cats,
where there il q trappist monastery
which every American who has visited
this part Of France will remember,
The monks were forced to flee several
weeks ago. and the magnificent
buildings have been reduced to ruins.
The rench troops in Flanders have
undertaken their new and arduous
duties with great spirit. The coffe-
epondent was talking today with a
British oflicer engaged in liAfson work
with q French division In the line.
Praise for French rroops.
IT like the way the French are
carrying on" said tho ofYicer, '.fhey
declare they are going to finish with
the boche and beat him II 1t takes the
last French soldier to do 1t. Tho
French officers and men are convinced
that the allies will come out on top.
Their morale is magnificent.
The same may be said Of the Brit
ish troops, not only here but all along
the front. There has not been the
slightest moderation In the wonderful
spirit which enabled them to win
through such bitter days in the past.
In fact. there is a growing feeling
on this front that before long the
Germans Will be done for"
Evening star., 1918-05-27
Speaker of Reichstag Dead.

AMSTERDAM. May 2s.-Dr. Jo-
hannes Kaempf. speaker Of the Ger
man reichstag. died Saturday. 1t 10
announced in a Berlin telegram to-
day. o.
DR.. Kaempf. who was seventy-six
years Of age. had been . consistent
supporter q the government. and 1t
the beginning Of unrestrictsd subma-
rine warfare, In February, 1917. he
0esiafAd In the reichstag that Ger
many was justifed and she would not
Abaridon this weapon Until her war
Aim was accomplished.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
Proficient
Native Rug
Repairers

Are becoming scareer daily.
owing to their joining the
army. We find it will be
only question of short time
before major portion Of
them are gone. Have your
rugs repaired now while
help is to be had.
Evening star., 1918-05-27
AlSNE SECTOR DRIVE
ON A 4O.MILE LINE;
10 MILES IN BELGIUM


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coy SCOUTS CONTEST

E y Mcguire. youngest Of the con.
tcstants, took first place when Lib
cfty Rally was held AZ pythjan Hall
Thursday night under the auspices Of
West FeIiciana Camp Ne asa, Wood.
mau of thc World II was In the nature
of an oratorieal contest among mem.
beers of the local troop Of Boy Scouts,
the Woodmen awarding henors 10 those
most successful In presenting reasons
vhy the public should bay Liberty
bonds and Rar stamps
4 goodsized audience gathered TO
hear the boys deliver their addresses
nr A. + Barrow, consul commander
of West FeIiciaua Camp, presided The
Star spaagled Banner was sung first
nud 70 It's notes the BOY Scouts.
twelve in number. marched into the
hall After opening remarks BY Dir
Harrow. ava Boy Scouts presented their
feyefal arguments These youths we're
pailtp noherty. Johnston Barrow, Thos.
Egacl. Noise Harris, c n Mcguire
The Judges. Hon Chas Kibourne
Hon. Jos. l.. Golsan aud Or Jas XII.
bourne then retired 10 discuss their
decision. music filling the interval
/ Judge Kilhoarue then announced the
winners. {. Il Mcguire, FIRST, Thos
yiucl second; Philip D0herty third.
Judge Klbourne made a little talk to
! tho boys accompanying the interesting
decision. The wiuners were all ap.
Iplaudcd bat IL tieklod the fancy Of the
iaudlonce that the Youngest aud small.
est boy should win first place and he
vas appIauded tremendously All OF
he boys did we'll, and should feel ca.
comaged to practice public speaking
|morp diligently
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-04-13
UNION PATRIOTIC SERVICES

The union patriotic services as the
Methodist church Sunday morning.
were largely attended by persons be-
longing TO al denominations aud faiths,
Jews Catholics and Protestants The
church was tsftofuly decorated with
red and white flowers inside the altar
rails. ard the Boy Scouts brought ia
the Iarg aag owned by the knights Of
PythiaY / large choir furnished the
music. 18th Mrs : Tomb Al the
organ Mrs a Vaughan aud Mrs 4
Naguun ..aI.Ha
Rev Nj Hrslfhaupt Of AleXandfta
preached the sermon, the lessons being
read by the pastor. Rev + $ Carpen.
ser and Nj II. r. Crump The opening
PRAYER vas offered by Col. / n Wall
The sermon vas q very strong one and
feelIngly delivered, the speaker show
igE how the interests. even the exist
nuce, Of Christianity were bound up IN
the uar and that il was therefore one
which called forth every effort Of the
Christian soldier
Mr. Hrejrhaupt preached again, sun.
day night. leaving Immediately after
wards for his home In Alexandria
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-04-13

West FelicIana's subscription to the
Third Liberty Loan has already passed
the s25 00H mark. and ,s stu climbing
In fact. as West Feliciana has already
doubled her quota, It IL hoped by Chair.
man Wood that three times the amount,
expected from the parish will be- sub.
scrlbed To make this hope come true
70 viii be necessary for our citizens 10
subscribe for bonds TO the amount Of
S31, $50
West Felicl8na Is a strong contender
for the aFst Liberty Loan FLAG Prompt.
|ly Al g O'Clock Eastern time. last sat.
urday morning. Chairman Wood for
warded the necessary kilograms show
Ing that West Felictana had exceeded
her quota During the day he received
the following telegram from w c.
Wardlaw, Chairman Of the Liberty
/ Loan Executive Committee for this
Federal Reserve Banking District
Your telegram one of number "a.
cetycd advising subscription To full
quota Congratulate yoa, your commit.
tee aud people on fine work
Dozens OF other places In the district
/ are claiming the honor Of being the
first TO subscribe 50 their full quota,
| and il will take some time for the
directors 81 Atlanta to come 60 de.
clsIon as 10 Who, under the rules.
really was fret
Since our list published last week.
/ the following citizens Of the parish
/ have bought Liberty bonds
Cheston Folkes, DR. A + Barrow,
Dr Jas Kilbourne. Mrs J " Nc,
Queen. { II Bickham, Mamie Drew
Daniel EwuIi MahoBcy, Russell J
Daniel. Miss Mathilde Mann, " T.
/ l.avcrgne. : l. Layergne, Bat HaFal
sen. Miss Theresa Irvine. Mics John
! Frances irvine. Mrs inc. f Irvine,
Jno + irvine NJ K Jackson, Miss
/ Winifred EIsvorth.AdoIph stioboL Ton
Bowers. T. VI Stewart Henry VI
Stewart Miss Annie Argue, Theodore
/ l4amflton. Howell Hamilton, Miss Freda
Stern. ] 2 Bowman Theodore Martin
IA. f Wade, Miss Evelyn Martin, Ike
! Cuuer. Mrs l. n Thibodaux, { f.
| Thihodaux. Miss Helen schlesingef
Nrs " : Maryman
The two published lists do not include
| all the purchasers Of Bonds for the
/ Third Loan. az some OF the committees
/ have not reported 10 Mr. Wood
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Personal But Polite

Mrs A II Mumford has been sick
this week
John 7 Laycook of Baton Rouge
was hefn Wednesday
Miss MARY Richardson sas IN town.
SATURDAY. op bgs.HeHa
Mr. Iaurs Ard he visiting his rela
uges. Mr and Nr, + o Hamilton
Peter rrocehauo made two days
stay in Saw Orleans returning Tues
day night
Mrs Louise ktIJourHe returned st
the weekend from a short visit TO
Baton Rouge
Mrs Il e Cmmp ia spending The
weekend with Miss Ellsworth at Mrs
NJ Il JaeksgHB
Miss Resale Bookter has been ia
Jennings this week attending sun
day school convention
Misses Margaret Barrow ana VILLA
Leako are spending the weekend with
Miss Mona Mae Daniel
Mrs @ 7 Barre" aua little daAkh.
ter. Virginia. have been visiting 10
Ration Hous" THIS "''h
Mrs hoht If liarro" arrived Mon
day from tatoh Rouge TO WISH Nj ana
Ars Ellason Harrow Mt R"sair.
Mr. and Mr. { 1t Murphy "'" WIN
hnf father J { Tall. l"t 'h' summer.
Nj Murphy 3 school h.''"E closed
Miss Augusta ""}drTt and Nj ff''
WeYdert spent SUNDAY al camp "'''
regard "tfh 'hflf hfo'hef. VT. b'H''''
Woydcrt
Mrs Il NJ h"aha f'''fh'o u's'i''
night after q lengthy sia' III NJ"
Orleans Hih h"f brother. Nj. Ja7.
Felix Leakn
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RED CROSS NEWS

On Friday. April 6. enother shipment
Of surgical dressings vas made our
third shipment since Jan | This box
contained 200 game RpoDgos loo gauzc
congresses qk9 inches. 100 gauge com
presses iA4 Inches. SO Tbandages 10
manytailed haudagos total 62e
The inspectors IN New Orleans have
encouraged us hy ranking oar work ~
Excellent" The number Of workers
however is still far too few We renew
om invitation to country members 70
join US If only for an hour or two "hen
they happen to he In town Bring
white apron and come IN aud help a
while The room is open every Mon
DAY. Wednesday and Friday afternoon
from tWo until Eve o'clock