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The sun., 1918-07-29
Battle Front Extending.

Fere-en- TIA rdenois was hidden from
where I stood. but l could see the shells
dropping into it. The volume OF fire
was not as heavy as in a big organized
attack. but for open warfare the. battle
goes on day ant night, without pause.
over a widely extended front.
Every once in a while We could see
that barrage was being put down by
cur artillery in front of the advancing
troops. and while our advance was him
dered to some extent by n thanking Are,
which the enemy was able TO direct
against our troops, the ADVANCE con-
tinued.
II the retreat continues some OF the
French commanders think 1t might be
the wiser policy to simply hold the line
without trying to push beyond the So.s-
sDps-Chateau T'hierry road
The defeat of the Germans became
more pronounced in the last few days,
The enemy continued to fight strong
rear guard actions as he fell back in
the face of pressure from all sides,
but was forced to abandon all attempts
to maintain some of his positions,
so strong was the pressure OF the
Allies,
The sun., 1918-07-29


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY North OF
THE MARSE. July oS.-The Franco
American force pushing Its way through
the wooded country just south OF the
Ourcq, which was crossed early to-
day, found every indication that al
most the entire German force had with
drawn across the river and probably had
been disposed on the heights north or
it, II is possible. however. that the
German guns have been removed still
further north. as they have been Virtu-
ally silent for more than twenty-four
hours. except for some sporadic night
shslling. sometimes with gas.
The capture OF Fresnes and Courmont
by the French yesterday was accom-
plished with little trouble, as cavalry
was sent into the villages first to re-
connoitre and rout out the few remain
ing Germans, and when the infantry
followed there was little resistance.
The sun., 1918-07-29
GERMANS NOW
IN FLIGHT ON
BROAD FRONT
Patrols of Pursuing Armies
Reach Ville-en-TardenOis,
Important Base.
RAINS RETARD ENEMY
French Commanders May Stop
at SOissOns-Chateau Thier-
ry Road and Hold Line.
RAINS RETARD ENEMY
BY GERALD CAMPBELL.
Special Cable Despatch TO THE SrS from the
London Times.

SpcCIui tHOte DeSputCh 10 lHE SCS from tHe
London Times.
Copyright. 1918: all rights reserred.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY. July IS
Where the allied advance was carried
forward to-day toward the Dormans-
Rheims road our patrols got as far as
The retreat is now
in full swing all along the line. with
the enemy pressing northward as fast
as he can.
just came back from a hurried
visit to a point two miles south OF the
Ourcq. close to Armentieres. Along
the Chateau Thierry- -Soissons road
there were everywhere signs OF furi-
Gus battle. Chateau Thierry presents
melancholy scene, as do the numer-
GUS villages to the north. The trees
and fields along the road were cruelty
lashed and SCARED by thousands Of
shells. From the heights toward
which the battle is raging to-day was
visible.
on the north side OF the Ourcq VAL
ley oulchy 10 Chateau Is perched on the
edge of a ridge which parallels the
river. On the near side OF the river the
roofs of Oulchy Ia Vtlle show up. The
land from these towns dips away into n
rolling plain. bathed in sunshine and
looking extraordinarily peaceful though
oulchy and the ground beyond has been
the scene of some frightful fighting.
Oulchy stands at an angle where the
enemy made his most desperate stand
in front OF our northern army. which
while not advancing as rapidly as the
other, has continued to exert terrific
pressure since the first stage OF the ad-
vance
The sun., 1918-07-29
wanted 10 weigh Rations.

Among recently captured documents
is curious memorandum of a German
battalion commander. asking for a set
of scales of the sort ordinarily used in
kitchens, giving as his reason the fact
that rations had been so greatly reduced
recently that It had been found impos-
sible to insure fair and equal division
without making precise measurements.
We were told by prisoners that one OF
our bombs, recently dropped from an
airplane at Achiet lie Grande. happened
to fall into the midst Of a German
divisional band when 1t was playing.
killing and wounCing sixty bandsmen,
soldiers and bystanders.
The success o. ou" tanks in recert
operations is causing the Germans to
serve odt their new anti-tank rifles ii
large numbers, This rifle is sort Cf
maGnifed elephant gun OF single
chamber, and so heavy that two mea
are required TO carry II. 1t kicks so vio-
leutlJ that II invariably makes casual
ties OF those who are obliged to use II.
So fa4 these rifles have done no da ana re
TO our tanks and our men have cap
tured several Of n. new guns.
The sun., 1918-07-29
Rain Relieves Influenza.

In one way the rains appear to have
proved beneficial to the enemy. as pris-
oners say the ravages OF Spanish in
fluenza have been much reduced since
the wet days set in. These prisoners
associated the prevalence OF the disease
to the long drought.
Prisoners recently taken by New
Zealand troops were singularly de-
pressed, They shrank from all mani
festations Of kindness on the part Of
their captors. being particularly shy
when they were offered cigarettes. 1t
appears they had been told by their
officers that the New Zealanders were
cannibals, who first gave their prison
ers cigarettes. by way of adding flavor
10 the flesh. Thinking. therefore, that
the cigarettes were intended to make
them more palatable. or that smoking
them constituted some essential religious
preliminary to the banquet, the pris-
oners resolutely refused the tobacco.
The sun., 1918-07-29
Observation Easier Now.

Now that the heavy transforms OF
the last twenty-four hours have ceased
and there is n blue sky overhead again
more decisive developments may be ex-
pected II will be easy to ascertain II
the Germans have been able TO remove
all their impedmenta under cover Of
the rainstorm and clouds which tied our
airplanes TO their hangers bothered the
forward observers and generally aided
the retiring army.
Early this morning the aerodromes
were busy, and soon after many planes
were speeding far to the north to make
up for lost time,
The rain has been godsend TO the
troops. who have had great difficulty
in the hot weather in getting drinking
water. The Msrne has too many dead
Germans in It to be available. while the
enemy has habit OF poisoning the wells
and springs when he retires, so that the
officers dare not let the men drink from
them
The sun., 1918-07-29

1t is an actual fact that the American
troops have been drinking water from
captured German machine guns. which
are cooled by a waterjacket and con-
tain a considerable quantity of water.
This Is often greasy. so the men strain
It through a handkerchief before drink
ing It. but they never do that until they
have used all the ammunition captured
with the guns by turning them against
the foe.
These have been hard days for the
Americans, who are fighting under great
difficulties, but they have found time
always to care for their fallen comrades.
Officers OF the Grave Registration Ser
vice follow close on the advance. so il
Is rare indeed that one of our men is
permitted to lie in nameless grave as
an unknown American"
Each grave Is marked by a wooden
cross on which Is written the name.
number and unit OF the soldier. and
careful note Is made of the location of
each grave; these notes will be sent to
the families OF the men.
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conttsued ox Fourth Pa0s
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NcsIe unsuited TO Defence

The Vesle Valley is said TO be nor
very we'll suited for defence. as it is
broad and open and the Rheims-Sois-
sons railway and the railroad from
Soissons to Berry-au-Bac are the only
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
HUN COIN SALE
 IN U. $. TREASON
 COURT DECIDES

New York, June 28-Contracts ex- ecuted in, the United States for the sale or purchase of German currency or notes of the Kaiser's Government are not only illegal, but they may even constitute treason on the ground that they tend to aid the enemy, according to a decision rendered in the City Court yesterday by Justice Allen.
 In dismissing a suit brought by Jacob Khannengeeser against Adolph Israelowitz, his former partner in the money brokerage business, in which he sought to recover $1,320 alleged to have been given the defendant on ac- count for 50,OOO German marks, Jus tice Allen said:
 If during this war German paper money may be sold in this country and exchanged for our gold and our food, our raiment and munitions of war, then Germany's resources and consequent resistance to our nation al efforts against her will be measur- ed very largely by the capacity of her printing presses and her ability to find those in this country willing to give these material things, all essen tial to her prosecution of the war, in exchange for mere promises to pay.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
(By the Associated Press)


 Both the French and the British continued yesterday and night their recently adopted program of proddng the Ger at various points along the Franco Belgian ne capturing vantage point here and there and haassng the enemy while preparations for the resumption of his offensive Era way.
 The French hit the line in local attacks at two separate ns both the western side of the German salient which foects down to the Marne from the Aisne They gained ound each attack and took prisoners and machine guns bring the fighting.
 The most pronounced gain effected by Gen. Peains loops just above the point where their lines joins the American Q northwest of Beeau wood They advanced here south Passy Valois and carried their line forward that it bw east of the Chezy Viny railroad In addition they d firmly to the ground gained the night previous just the north in the region of Mosloy fighting off two German Eunter attacks.
 Southwest of Sossons where the brilliant stroke of last eek placed the French in strong position the important hversne plateau they moved ahead again in the center of Per ne gaining ground by the capture of strong point birth of Cutry.
 In a the French took POO prisoners actions The British stroke which also local operation was Tell toward the southern end of their ne just above Albert birth of the Somme river An improvement in the British po ons effected here and machine guns and prisoners fell lto their hands when they advanced.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
DEATH THREATS
 HAVE BEEN SENT
 IN O'LEARY CASE

New York, June 2S-That he had received two anonymous letters threatening him with death because of his activities in prosecuting the O'Leary brothers was disclosed yes terday by Earl B. Barnes, Assistant United States Attorney.
 He made the statement when deny ing the assertion of John J. O'Leary that members of his family were be- ing persecuted by the governments agents. Barnes said the letters were being investigated in an effort to learn the identity of the writer or writer's.
 Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin A. Matthews, who is also participating in the prosecution of Jeremiah A. O'Leary, has received several threatening letters. Up to week ago he received every morning by special delivery missive inform ing him he was fighting Englands battles"
 The new trial of John J. O'Leary will begin Monday. He is accused of aiding Jeremiah to escape justice.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
NEW METHODS OF
 GAINING WEIGHT

New Orleans, June 29.-Scores of young men, informed by army and navy doctors that they were under weight have hied themselves to the Gulf coast and explained to hotel or boarding house proprietors that the duration of the war depended upon their gaining so many pounds in a certain length of time.
 At first some of the boarding house and hotel proprietors were unenthusi- astic over the prospects of a disap- pointed would-be soldier or sailor and loss of patronage to their establish ment. Later, according to those who have returned, whenever youth, rather pale and slim applied for board he was greeted with the question, How much do you have to gain and when must you report?"
 Its easy when you know how" one boarding house proprietor ex- plained. :'They go out and swim in the salt water, get an enormous appe- tite and we feed them coarse, nourish- ing food, nothing fancy. They gain several pounds a day, some of them.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
TO GET POTASH
 FROM THE DUST

Pittsburg, June 29.-Extraction of potash from the dust from cement manufacture is claimed as a possibil- ity James D. Rhodes a Pittsburg manufacturer claims to have made the discovery, and at his own expense has arranged to erect a large experimental plant adjoining the plant of a cement company, at Castalia, Ohio, for the purpose of experimenting for 120 days The Castalia plant is in the hands of a receiver and it was neces- sary to get permission of the United States District Court, before Mr. Rhodes could enter into any agree ment with the receivers. This was granted.
 MT. Rhodes said he could extract large quantities of potash for fertilizer from the dust and waste of cement mills that will be of great benefit to the country in increasing the supply. It is understood that the United States government is watching the experi- ments with interest.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
pROPOSAL FOR ENLIST|NC IRISH
 MEN FOR ARMY

Dublin, June 25.---(Correspondence of The Associated Press. )---A pro- posal to conduct in all the towns and villages of Ireland a recruiting cam paign to enlist young men for service in the American army has been sub mitted to the British and American governments. The plan has been made public by P. J. McAndrew, chairman of a committee formed by citizens of Dublin. In a statement printed in Dublin newspapers, MT. McAndrew proposed an organized re- cruiting campaign throughout Ire land. He said:
 different parts of Ireland as to the mode of procedure necessary for young men to join the American army. The young men state that they have had letters from brothers, cous- ins, and more distant relatives in America who have joined the Ameri- can army or navy. All these Ameri- can Irishmen, they say, write them that, in their opinion, the war will lead to the freedom of Ireland, as they are satisfied that America will see that justice Is done to the people of Ireland without further delay.
 Under the circumstances, the young men of this country feel that 1t is only right they should cooperate and assist their relatives in America, as that country has always been the home of the Irish people who have had to migrate through necessity or otherwise, since 1847. I have submit ted the matter to the governments concerned"
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
Dealers Must Get
 Sugar Cards Soon

Any sugar consumer except house. holders should at once secure sugar cards from the State Food Admins tration at Hartford, or they will not be able to get sugar after the first of July They will not be allowed to draw upon their allotment for next month, and may find themselves short of their needs, and may have to sus- pend business. Under this head are soda dispensers, restaurants, and con- fectioners.
 Householders are allowed three pounds per person a month, but may only purchase two pounds at time. D. Fairchild Wheeler, local food ad- ministrator, said today: There is no reason why local dealers should not have the necessary supply of sugar, if they secure cards at once from the Food Administration at Hartford. If they do not do so, they will not be able to secure any until the following month Householders may have their usual amount, and do not need cards"
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
HOW AEROPLANE
 APPROPRIATION
 HAS BEEN SPENT.
(From the Scientific American.


 The figures presented to the House Military Affairs Committee by w. c. Potter, Chief of the Equipment Di- vision of the Aviation Section of the United States Army show that, con- trary to the statement that a billion dollars has been spent and we have nothing to show for 1t, there has ac- tually been expended S3O7, 100000 for airplanes, training fields, etc, and that there is an unexpended balance now on hand of $433, 900, 900. This unex- pended balance is covered by con- tract and additional contracts have been let for machines and equipment which call for expenditures of $148,- 900, 900 beyond the appropriation. The money already expended has been us- ed as follows: For engines, air planes and general machine equip ment. $16S, S,000,000; for hangars and for the requirement of aviation fields in this country, $42,000,000; for avia- ton fields and other purposes in France, $31, 100000; and for gas bal looms, $5,O00,oO0. There is $31, ,O00,- 900 in the hands of the Disbursing Agent, and not reported on at the hearing The balance has been spent for miscellaneous work, for experi- mental work, and other general ex- penses.
 Liberty motors are now being made at the rate of one hundred a week and the Government has ordered 14,- 900 foreign planes of which 1,800 have been delivered while 5000 foreign en- zines have been contracted for, of which some 1,500 have been delivered.
 Today there are about 1900 avia- tors flying with the American forces on the western front; there are 5000 men physically fit and ready to. enter the service; and there are 15,000 fly ing and non-flying aviation service of ficers in the United States and France Altogether, in the Signal Corps there are today 133,O00 officers and men.
 One hundred Liberty motors have been shipped to France, which has placed orders for 10000 Liberty motors with this Government. In addition to the Liberty motors, we are filling large orders for Bugatti and Hispano- Suizas. In the last year, 5000 train ing planes were built in this country
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
AMERICA'SFOOD
 POLICY SAVED
 DAYFOR ALLIES

''Even the most ardent admirers of the United States-and I count my self to be among them-must be as- founded at what the American people have accomplished in their first year in the war. When America came in we all realized that her potential resources of men, money and material were unequalled either by friend or foe, but we also knew that these re- sources were unorganized, her men un- trained, and her shipping facilities un- developed. In one year the United States has done most of the things we lave not yet done.
 AS Food Controller of the United Kingdom I can say without hesita- tion that had it not been for the estab- lishment by President Wilson and Congress of a Food Administration and for the superb generalship of MT. Hoover as Food Administrator the outlook for the Allies would be very black indeed. Neither American nor allied troops can fight on empty stom- achs, and the civilian populations in their rear cannot provide them with
 
 unless they have a maximum of es- sential food wherewith to maintain output and efficiency. The wonder ful organization on behalf of the AL lies and of Americas own military ef- fort and of the food resources of Unit ed States, although only legalized eight months ago, has so far enabled us to defy the menace of famine.
 But if we are to fight through to the finish no compulsory restrictions of rationing which I have imposed or may impose, and no sacrifice which our people here may make will be of avail unless the American people keep up a full head of steam and continue to provide to the utmost of their pa triotism and their capacity these fooA supplies upon which war depends"
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
PRESIDENT HAS RATIFIED PLAN OF
 STATE WOMEN

The attention of Connecticut wom- en is being called by the Womans Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense to sentiment which is gaining favor throughout the country for wearing of insignia instead of mourning by Americans, who have lost members of their fam fly in the war. By vote of the com. mittee the attention of the women of this state is being called to the cor dial endorsement of President Will son for the plan. The President has written, 'I do entirely approve of the action taken by the Woman's Com mittee (of the Council of National Defense) in executive session namely, that a three inch black band should be worn upon which a gilt star may be placed for each member of the family whose life is lost in the ser vice, and that the band shall be worn on the left arm. I hope and believe that thoughtful people everywhere will approve of this action, and I hope you will be kind enough to make the suggestion of the committee public,
 
 dial endorsement"
 The Womans Committee of the State Council of Defense has received from Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, chair man of the federal woman's commit iiiiiiiiinnnoo
 tee, the following statement in this matter. ''The desire to avoid the usual symbols of mourning on the part of those who have relatives in the army and especially those who have lost their loved ones in the country's s service is highly patriotic and to be commended. The constant remind CT of losses and sorrow must tend to depress the spirit of the people and develop a feeling of helplessness and despair not in keeping with the su- preme sacrifices which our fighting men and toiling women in the field of action are making. This badge is not so much a symbol of mourning as of the rank of those who have been counted worthy to make the supreme sacrifice for their country and human tty."
 In bringing this matter to the at tention of this state the woman's committee of the Connecticut defense council says that the federal woman's committee feels that, if long before any large casualty lists come into this country, Americas women determine that their attitude, in spirit and sym bol, shall be one of bravery and of glory in the great cause rather than of isolated mourning and depression, national morale will be sustained at a high level, and individual loss will take on a meaning different from that in peace time. England's women have determinedly avoided mourning and the statement is made that this has helped them to bear their terrible | losses.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
PROCLAIMS WAR
 IN SLAV PROVINCE OF EXCHANGED

Moscow, Sunday, June 23-(By the Associated Press)-A state of war has been proclaimed in the province of Archangel.
 The province of Archangel extends from the Ural mountains westward to Finland, a distance of approximately 900 miles, and from Vologda and Olonets on the south to the Arctic ocean, about 400 miles. It contains the ports of Archangel and Mour- mansk, the only Russian outlets to the Arctic ocean. It was on the Mour- ransk coast that the French and British coast were landed some time ago to protect the Mourmansk rail- road, over which Allied supplies had been going into Russia.
 London, July 1-Grand Duke Michael is reported to have issued a manifesto stating that he regarded it as his duty to restore order and re- generate the Russian people, says an Exchange dispatch from Moscow un- der date of June 28. He calls upon the people to overthrown the present government.
Republican farmer., 1918-07-05
RUSSIAN CREWS SANK MOST OF
 WARSHIP FLEET
Only One Dreadnaught and Three Destroyers Return
 ed at Germans Demand.

Moscow, Sunday June 2S-(By the Associated Press)-Oniy one dread naught and three destroyers of tho Russian Black Sea eet were returned to Sebastopol in compliance with the German demand, the correspondent is reliably informed. The number of ships blown up by their crews was much larger than those given over to the Germans.
 London, July 1-The Bolshevil1 government has surrendered to Ger many part of the Russian Black Sea fleet which fled to Novo Rossyk when the Germans captured Sebastopol, says an official telegram from Mos COW. The other ships of the fleet were blown up by their crews Ger many has promised not to use the warships and to return them to Rus sia after the conclusion of peace.