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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
Ukrainians Bury
Invaders Alive

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Ukrain-
ian peasants are showing growing
bitterness toward the Germans. state
department advices say. German
soldiers move about the country only
in large squads. Otherwise they are
attacked
Armed peasants who capture them
torture them and bury some alive,
according TO the departments in.
formant.
This informant, who Is not an Off.
cial. added that the Germans will not
succeed in getting food from Ukraine
or organize It's people for the army.
German troops have been increased
there because OF the unrest. and now
number between $4,000 and 500 900
men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
Dispatch From
The United Press
BY Direct Wiyc to The ~
From Battle Front

LONDON, Aug. 13.-(4:z0
p. m.)-The evacuation of
Roye is expected within l6
hours. according to word ~.
ceived here today. The allieG
since the start of their offen-
sive have gained between uino
and 10 miles on a 4O-miIo
front.
LONDON, Aug. 13.-(l:23
p. m.)-The fall of Lassigny,
expected hourly, probably Win
force the Germans to retreat
to the Somme canal line, n
additional retirement Of 5 -
10 miles along the front--ae-
cording to information To-
day.
The Somme bridge at Pe-
rome has been smashed. cut-
ting off the enemy's supplIen
from that direction and hin.
dering the retreat.
After . night Of cuu,parnfsvp
quiet on the Picardy ilne. -
rrench today made Important
gains over front Of nearly -
miles. extending from the cen
ter OF the battle front near Rsyo
to the extreme right wing, ssuth-
east Of Ribecourt-
Roye. Lassigny and Ribecourt
are all threatened BY flanking
operations rs the result Of this
progress.
Roye Is menaced from the veue
and south. while Lassigny is in dan
ger from the northwest and south.
east. Ribecourt IS slowly being an.
sircled.
During the night. American and
British troops advanced eighty
north OF the Somme, and Brit1sh
troops improved their positions near
Rove.
Huns Fall Back
French pressure has caused the
enemy to evacuate the southern d.
fenses OF Ribecourt. A retirrmene
on front OF about three miles Wa
made. the French occupying the
trenches left by the Germans.
American troops who are cooper.
aung with the British north OF the
Sonme. now face the most difficult
terrain on the whole present battle
front being confronted by the twists
and turns of the meandering river.
interspersed with irregular reaches
OF high ground.
The Germans made a counter at
tack near Fauquescourt. between
Chaulnes and Roye. but were n.
pulsed.
The allies took additional prisoners
and are now unofficially estimated
to have captured more than $1,000
between the start OF the drive and
Sunday. In addition. they are be-
lieved to have captured 1000 cannon
and 10000 machine guns.
Increasing activity in the F-lan-
ders region and around Arras was
reported. An enemy attack was re-
pulsed near Merris. while prisoners
were taken in patrol encounters near
Nieux Baruuin and south OF the
Scarpe river.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
ALLIES CAPTURE
1900 OFFICERS

PARIS. Aug. 1s,-n016 "A. nj
German prisoners taken from Thurs.
day TO sunday exceed $1,000, OF
which 9,300 are officers. Marcel
Hutin, military writer of the Echo
de Paris, declared today.
Hutin said more than 1000 can.
non and over 10000 machine guns
have been captured,
The total OF enemy prisoners
taken since July is. is more than
10000. Hutin says.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
GERMANS QUIT
RIbECOURT LINE

LONDON. Aug. i3,-Cl5 p. nh
The Germans, as the result OF
French pressure. are evacuating the
southern defenses of Ribecourt, IL
was learned this afternoon.
The enemy retired from their
trenches on a front OF nearly three
miles. extending from the Disc at n
point about a mile southwest OF Ribe-
court TO a point west OF Railly two
miles southeast OF Rihecourt.
The French occupied the deserted
positions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
Norwegian Steamer
Downed Off Coast

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The
navy department was informed today
that the Norwegian steamer Sonor-
stad was sunk off Fire island yester-
day morning. by "A German subma-
rine Members OF the crew have
been landed at an Atlantic port
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
ALLIES BEGIN
SQUEEZE PLAY
UPON BOCHES
Battle Analysis by
J. w. T. Mason
United Press War Expert

NEW YORK. Aug. i3.--The allies
advance Is slowing down in con.
forrnity with Marshall Foch's settled
policy OF not wasting the lives Of his
troops when time is working 10 pow.
erfully on the side OF the allied
cause
In substitution for direct assaults
with their heavy casualties to the
attacking troops Marshal Foch IL
again reverting to his squeeze plays.
Pressure at stratcgical points Is
now the dominant feature in plans
being formed at Foch's headquarters.
The Germans must eventually fail
back to the old Hihdenburg line and
beyond the chemin des Danes. as
well. and Marshal Foch Is showing
that he will not force this retire.
ment within any given number Of
days.
Can't Nab Foch
Neither the Marne attack nor the
present drive in Picardy constitutes
true major offensive. Marshal
Foch issued a firm veto in each
series OF operations against any ex.
tension OF the assaults beyond
strictly limited objectives.
The enemy was caught in traps on
both occasions and out guessed and
out utReneraled.
During the Marine engagements as
we'll az now Marshal Foch has re
vealed that IL Is useless for Won Hin.
denburg to seek TO entrap the allies.
At the point where Won Hlndcn-
burg sets out 10 lure the allies on"
Marshal Foch Immediately brings
his Commands TO a standstll. This
OF caution and OF regard for
the lives OF his men IL in fun con.
forrnity fvith Marshal Foch's ulu-
mate strategy.
Neither fsicardy nor the Chemin
des Danes. nRr even the Belgian
border contaih the allies main oh.
jective. This objective is the river
Rhine and beyond,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
British Destroyer
Is Sunk by Pirate

LONDON. Aug. IA British de
stroycr. damaged In a collision. was
sunk by submarine In the Meditcr.
ranean on August s, the British ad-
miralty announced today. Seven
lives were lost
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
HUNS TO CONFER

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 13.-Chancel
lor Won Hertling and Foreign Minis.
ter Won Hintze have gone to Ger.
man great headquarters, 1t was
learned today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
Huns TO EAM RUSSIA

AMSTERDAM. AueAa-Detneh'
mens Of landsturm tationed In
East Flanders have bee ordered to
East Russia, according 10 dispateh
received from the frontier.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13

MAYOR URGES TAKING OVER TRACTION LINES
War Causes Loss
1000 Births Daily

Especial To The star by y y. ~
LONDON. Aus. i3--Thc regis.
ter general OF England states that
1000 potential lives are daily be
ing lost In tho countries az war
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
HUNS MARCHING
ON PETR0CRAD;
SLAvS TO FIGHT

COPENHAGEN. Aug. ID
German troops are marching on
P~trogrsd. intending 10 occupy
the city. according to the Hel.
sinrfor~ correspondent Of the
poiitik~u.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13


Roads about Peronne are reported
10 be crowded with German trans
ports attempting to get this material
back 10 safer spot
Huge ammunition dumps at Res
son Sur Sstx and Orviilers. contain
ing millions of shells were abandon
ed by the enemy in his flight and
have been captured intact by the
French. 10 was learned today.
Meanwhile. altho there Is a com.
paraiivc iull In the fighting between
the Disc and the Somme. IL In beiiev-
81 the allies are preparing for some
new activity. The military critic OF
La Pr-sse expressed the opinion that
Lassirny had been cnveloped by :hs
French and possibly has already
been taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
SINKING OF TWO
SPANISH SHIPS
MEANS BREAK?

LONDON. Aug. is.-The recent
sinking OF two Spanish steamers by
German submarines led TO consider
able unrest in Madrid and may cause
break with the kaiser. This was
followed by the internment of the
crew of U-boat that sought refuge
in a Spanish port. In spite OF this.
the Spanish cabinet, following spe-
cial meeting Sunday. issued a state
ment declaring that II was vital for
Spain TO maintain its neutrality.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
KAHANAMOKU TO ENLIST

NEW YORK. Aug. 13.-Duke
ahanamoku. Hawaiian swimmer
and holder of several world records.
declared today he would enlist az Z
naval aviator within few weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
Austrian Victory
Medals NoU SIPS

Especial TO The Star by ~ T.. A.
BERNE. Aug. Ia Medals
struck In Austria 10 celebrate the
conquest OF northern Italy are be
Ing sold for ti.25 each in Vienna.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
Allies Seize
Millions Of
Hun Shells
Dispatch From John
De Candt

PARIS. Aug. I3.-i:io p. nh
The Germans have been hurried
~ r~snoving great quantities Of
war material from Peronne. dur
Ing the past as bourS. and enemy
troops are crossing the Somme.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-13
WORD MISSING

@oMiNG down ON the this morning. We
I heard young man saying something like
this 10 another;
"Of all glad words tongue can tell. the giaddest
will be these; The kaiser has gone Ia -"
We GOT Ia corner just then and missed the
last word. Hut you get the idea. don't yous
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
HARD Shedding Seen
FOR SMOOT TAX BILL
Simmons and Kitchin 10 Fight TO-
Pending Measure.

Indications are that the new rev.
cnue bill just introduced by Senator
Smoot, of Utah, will have hard sled
ding. Senator Simmons, chairman of
the Senate Finance Committee. said:
THE present bill is founded on well
recognized principles and there will
be much debate before it is altered.
The first steps concerning the legisla-
tion must be taken in the House. At
the last session the Senate Finance
Committee and the House Ways and
Means Committee agreed that the
principle that financial legislation
originates i'm the House of Represen-
tatives must be recognized"
Claude Kitchin, chairman of the
House Ways and Means Committee,
is bitterly opposed to altering the Sec
tiOn of the present bill which levies an
additional per cent tax upon incomes
above 5000, and also to the removal
'of the zone" system upon second
class mail matter.
Both these things Senator Smoot
proposes to do in his new bill.
However, the Smoot bill will have
many strong supporters. especially as
the existing measure is generally said
to be unintelligible to the average
taxpayer
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
ALLEGED drug SELLER
Caught IN navy TRAP
Philadelphian Accused of Trying to
Interest Sailor.

PhiladelI hia, Jan. Gas the result of
trap laid by Navy Yard authorities.
Charles de Marco is held at the EIev-
enth and Winter streets police station
charged with peddling drugs.
Hearing of attempts to sell drugs to
sailors. the Navy Yard officials sent
out ! patrol. accompanied by several
sailors. who did not carry the club.
nor wear the watch cap or leggings of
the patrol.
One of these was approached by De
Marco in front of the Reading Termi-
nal. He says De Marco tried TO sell
him drug. He beckoned to the men,
bers of the patrol. who made the ar
rest.
DE Marco will be turned over to the
Federal authorities. He had been ar-
rested as a drug peddler several times
before.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
BRITISH face need
OF RATONING Law
Baron Rhondda. Food Controller,
' Sends Word of Crisis.

Compulsory rationing Of essen
tial foodstuffs is very probable in
England. according to a cable mes
sage received by the Food Admin
istration from the British food con-
troller. Baron Rhondda.
g, Il view the situation with grave
anxiety" says the British official.
Il have repeatedly said in public
and private that there is no reason
for immediate alarm. although
there is every reason for strict
economy and precautionary mea-
sures. These statements have in
some instances been twisted into a
declaration that there is plenty of
food in England and France.
THE food position in England,
and. as 1 understand it, in France
also. can now without any exag-
geration be described as critical
and anxious.
"As 1 am unable now to avoid
compulsory rationing. 1 fear it will
have to come with long queues of
people awaiting in the severe
weather in practically every town
in England for the daily necessities
of life"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
THE TOWN CRIER.

"PossibiIities of the Community
Center in War Times" an address
by Mrs. William w. Smith, will fea-
ture a meeting of the Peabody Com
munity Association to be held to-
morrow evening at s o'clock.
A meeting of the directors of the
Washington Board of Trade will be
held at 4:15 o'clock this afternoon
in the board rooms, Star Building.
Arthur Brisbane will speak this
evening on american Patriotism in
the Present War" at a meeting of
the Mems Club of the Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Church, Four
teenth street and Columbia road.
A meeting of the Randall Heights
Citizens Association will be held
this evening.
Recently arrived natives of Georgia
are invited to attend a meeting of
the Georgia Society to be held this
evening at o'clock at the w. c.
T. U. Hall. 522 Sixth street.
\ Protests for the development and
reconstruction of the Jewish colo
nies in Palestine will be discussed
at meeting to be held under the
direction of the Washington Zion
Isl SiSlcs ELS NH olEceI Temple, at
Sis this evening. Ittamar ben Avi,
a native of Palestine, and DIR. H.
NJ. Ami, of the British Embassy, will
speak.
A community center committee
will be appointed at the initial meet
ing of the Powell Community Asso-
citation, called for o'clock this
evening at the Powell School
A lecture. for the blind will be
given at the Library of Congress
tomorrow evening at S:15 o'clock
in Pavilion z. Miss Alice Hutchins
Drake will lecture on ''The Decora-
tions of the Library of Congress"
Seats not required for the blind and
their escorts are free to the public.
The Conduit Road Citisens' Asso-
citation will meet tomorrow evening
at 8 o'clock in st. David's Parish
Hall.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
child GETS SICK,
CROSS, FEVERISH
IF CONSTIPATED
California Syrup of Figs" Can't
Harm Tender Stomach
or Bowels.

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
axe the time from play to empty
their bowels. which become clogged
fp with waste, liver gets sluggish;
ftomach sou-.
Look at the tongue, mother; II
Eoated, or your child is listless. cross,
Feverish. breath bad. restless. doesn't
at heartily. full OF cold or has sore
fnrost or any other children's all
1nent, give a te; spoonful of "Caff-
ornia Syrup Of Figs" then don't
Forry, because 1t is perfectly harm
ess. and in few hours all this con-
5paton poison. sour bile and fer
hendng waste will gently move out
the bowels. and you have a well,
layfui child again. A thorough '.in-
de cleansing" is ofttimes all that is
ecessary. 1t should be the first treat
nent given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups
SIX your druggist for a bottle
California Syrup OF Figs" which
as full directions for babies, children
al ages and for grown-ups plainly
rinted on the bottle. Look carefully
nd see that 1t 10 made by the Cali
rnia Zig Syrup Company."-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
TRIBUTEPAID
,TOWASHINGTON'
BY SERBIANS
DR.. Vesmitch and Secretary
Lansing Deliver Eulogies
at Mount Vernon.

The Serbian War Mission. headed
by Or. Milenko vesnitch. paid solemn
tribute to the memory OF George
washington yesterday at Mount Yer
non. They placed a wreath on the
tomb Of the. first President and DR..
vesnitch and Secretary Of State
Lansing delivered eulogies.
Secretary Lansing spoke of the
spirit of Washington, saying that II
lived today.
las he gave himself to the cause
Of liberty and democracy nearly a
century and a half ago so must we.
II we be true Americans. give our
selves today to the same cause" he
said. "Our cause in this war is the
cause for which Washington fought.
and with Gods help we will triumph
even as he triumphed. As America
was made free from tyranny and in
Justice, 80 shall the world be made
free from the sinister forces which
threaten the freedom and prosperity
of mankind"
with the Americans and Ser
bians alike. independence has been
and ever will be. a passion. Let
US rededicate ourselves to the cause
of liberty. assured that we snail
together overcome the evil passions
which plunged Europe into this
war, and will win for ourselves and
for the future a peace which shall
endure"
DIR. Vesnitch said that the ex-
ample of Washington had guided
the destiny of America and had
been closely followed by President
Wilson.
His glorious example has guided
the destiny of the United States
from success to success, because his
successors have devoutly followed
in his footsteps. President Wilson
as closely as any of his dignified
predecessors"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
SCANDINAVIANS
WITH ENTENTE,
SAYSDR. EGAN
Minister to Denmark Denies
Any of Baltic Neutrals
Are Pro-German.

Maurice Francis Egan, minister to
Denmark, in Washington on leave.
says that despite the threat Of the
Hun ak over the head OF the Scan
dinavian countries, these countries are
distinctly proally.
DIR. Egan returned here last week
to recover from the effects of an
operation and has had several confer
ences with State Department officials
on conditions in Denmark.
Denmark" he says, has contrib
utcd more to the relief of Belgium, la
proportion TO her population. thin
has the United States. That ought to
guarantee her proaily sentiment"
Sweden for Allies.
Sweden, he declares. is basically
anti-Teuton. He bases this conclusion
on the result of the recent elections
In Sweden. which turned on the re-
velation of the Luxburg letters and
put into power a Socialstic and dis
tinctly proally government.
He says that Norway's sentiments
are the same and that these nations
trade with Germany only as much
as their neutrality permits.
L Efforts to attribute pro-German
leanings to the Scandinavian coun-
tries. DR.. Egan believes. are part OF a
well laid German plan.
Supplies ms Factor.
/ Another part of this plan is to ex-
port from Germany to those countries
the commodities of which, through the
United states embargo. they are in
the greatest need.
The Danes, however. DR.. E2an says.
Prefer to burn peat in their stoves
rather than the coal which Germany
offers them. The middle classes suffer
most from the food and fuel shortage
in Denmark. because the well-organ-
lied Socialist government there takes
care first of the very poor through a
rigid system of Tationing
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
Boston Wins Irate ReuoH
To Put Pork Back in Beans

Boston. Jan. 6.-Consternation
and anger greeted the announce
ment made by Henry b. Endocott.
local food administrator. and Frank
c. Hall. chairman Of the hotel di-
vision of the Food Administration.
that hereafter Saturday would be
''porkless day" in Boston.
What about the beans?" demand
ed the populance.
Porkless beans in Boston, In
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
TALK ON RHYTHMIC TRAINING.

A talk on the value OF rhythmic
training by Mrs. Mary Gale Davis.
and illustrated by a class from tho
Lucia Gale Barber School will hold
first place of interest on the program
at the first of a series of Monday
afternoon teas 10 be held this after<
noon by the College Women's Cluhs
1872 I street northwest. The mend
bers Of section . OF the club. gradS
yates OF Smith. Trinity, Howard sn6
the Washington College Of Law. wilt
act as hostesses
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
NEW DELIVERY
PLANS IN D. c..
START TODAY
Stores Must Obey Rules
Made Necessary by Con-
gestion Of Freight.

The rules respecting one delivery
over any one route, the elimination of
special deliveries. the curtailment OF
return merchandise TO three days and
the rule requiring a deposit on c. o.
ID. purchases-which eliminates c. o.
d. telephone orders-go into effect in
Washington stores today.
AS announced yesterday by seven
department stores of Washington
Woodward G. Lothrop, Palais Royal,
Lansburgh Bros, Inc, Goldenberg's.
Hecht & Co.. S. Kann Sons & Co.,
and Kings Palace-these rules have
been put into effect at the request OF
the District Defense Council, which
made public an appeal to the mer-
chants of Washington, calling on all
business men to fall in line.
Rules Are Binding.
81 am authorized TO state that un-
less these rules are obeyed more dras-
tic action will be taken by the gov
ernment," said Chas. ]. Columbus.
secretary of the Retail Merchants
Association. 'It is my impression that
these rules were put into effect at
once in order to pave the way for the
work OF the administrator Of freight
and drayage, whose appointment may
be expected at any time.
1T is not only necessary TO clean up
the present congestion of freight. but
also necessary to expedite carriage so
as TO lift the embargoes that are now
resting on Washington. This con-
templates every class of freight.
THE suggestions are entirely in line
with the suggestion of Mr.. Hale
Holden when he addressed the Retail
Merchants Association last Monday
night. and / believe that Mr.. Holden
will follow this came plan Of quick
action in the naming OF an admins
traitor for freight and draya3e, so
that Washington will Immediately
gain its balance in these matters and
keep 1t until the war is won"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
Chevy Chase to Elect
Community Secretary

Election of community secretary
in Chevy Chase, authorized by the
Board of Education, and the organi-
zation of a community center will
take place Friday evening at O'Clock
at the f. v. Brown School. All
parents whose children attend the .E.
v. Brown School and every adult liv-
ing in the following. described section
is entitled to vote: Beginning at Chevy
Chase Circle, the line runs northeast
along the District line to Rock Creek
Park, then south along the western
boundary Of Rock Creek Park to AL
bemarle street. then west on Albe-
marie street to Wisconsin avenue,
then north along Wisconsin avenue to
Western avenue. then northeast on
Western avenue to Chevy Chase
Circle.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-07
J. G. STEPHENSON DIES.

Joseph G. Stephenson, formerly con-
nected with the Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia Steamboat Company,
died at his home. S04 Eleventh street
southwest, Friday night.
He was in his 9th year, and Is sur
vived by his widow, four daughters
and one son. The latter, ]. Gwynn
Stephenson, is an army man now sta
toned at Newport News.
Mr.. Stephenson was a member of
Dawson Lodge and a pioneer in the
express business. He retired fiftec,i
years aRo.