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W. MEN 3 MORE 5 BILLION YANKS" APPROVED NICKNAME FOR THE BOYS "OVER THERE" GARFIELD ORDERS "SKIP STOPS" ON ALL STREET CAR LINES FRENCH ADVANCE ON THE A VRE, TAKE 1000 PRISONERS 15,000 WITNESS AERIAL THRILLS AT SCOTT FIELD Spectators Crane Necks as Flyers Achieve Nose Dives, Immelmann Turns and Other Daring Stunts. WHERE AMERICANS FLATTENED SALIENT TRANSPORTS NOR GO TO EUROPE AND GAINS MADE TO THE NORTH OF SOISSONS LIBERTY LOANS First Campaign Will Be Sept. 28 to Oct. 19, Second in January or February and the Third May or June.

PLAN TO RAISE ABOUT $16,000,000,000 Money to Finance War in Addition to 8 Billion That Will Be Provided for in Revenue Bill. By the Associated Press. WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.

Tentative plans of the Treasury provide for. three big Liberty Loan campaigns within the next year, each to raise $5,000,000,000 or more, it was learned today. The first will be from Sept. 28 to Oct. 19, as has been announced, the following is planned for January or February, and the third in May or June.

This program will be necessary, it is explained, to provide the which officials estimate will be required to finance war operations during the year, in addition to the $8,000,000,000, which may be provided by the new revenue bill now being drafted. If Government expenses and loans to allies fall much below the estimate. tTie (Jovernment is expected to try to combine two loans into one big campaign for the largest credit ever sought by any nation. Such a campaign would be set for some time in the late winter. Short Term Certificates.

Money needs between loan periods will be financed by sale of short-term certificates of indebtedness, as in the past. In addition, the Treasury looks for a steady inflow of money from tax certificates which banks and corporations probably will buy in billion-dollar quantities as a means of virtually paying their taxes in advance. Every effort will be made by the Treasury to make the number of loans as few, and the time of financial rest between the campaigns as long as possible. Officials would much rather have only one more big solicitation in addition to the fourth campaign to start late next month, than two before the end of the fiscal year next June 30. One particular season in which the Treasury wishes to avoid floating popular loans is the Christmas holidays, and the following comparative commercial inactivity, when there is danger also of curtailed industrial activity on account of bad weather.

Another bad time for loans is the spring planting season, when farmers are busy and business men have less time than usual to devote to campaigning. HOOVER PROMISES ALLIES BETTER WAR BREAD, MORE FATS Tells Britons That the Ianger of Privations Is Xow a Thing of the Pa-st. Hy the Associated Press. LONDON, Aug. 17.

Universal war bread of better quality than last year for all the nations fighting Germany, practically without rationing, will be one of the chief results of the food controllers' conferences at London, Herbert C. Hoover, American Food Administrator, announced to the Associated Press He added that there will be ample supplies of fats and meat if the populations are economical and avoid waste. "The danger of privation is now passed." he declared. He said the people of North America were now able to take overseas the great bulk of food supplies required and by using the shorter Atlantic lanes, now comparatively safe, it will be possible to curtail the total length of the voyage necessary to bring these supplies to the European allies, thus effecting a considerable saving in tonnage." SERGT. JOYCE KILMER, POET AND AUTHOR, AMONG KILLED NEW YORK, Aug.

17. Sergt. Joyce Kilmer, author and poet, was killed in action August 1 while serving with the 165th infantry in France, according to information received by his parent here today. No details accompanied the announcement. Sergt.

Kilmer was graduated from Columbia University, and later became one of the editors of the Standard Dictionary. He Joined the editorial staff of the New York Times in 1913. but found time to contribute to review-3 and magazines. Free Band Concert Today. Poepping's Band at Forest Park, Bauer's Band at Carondelet Park, 3:30 to 6 o'clock.

Concert Tonight. At Tower GroVe raxk. 7:30 to 10 o'clock. NEXT TEN-MONTHS ITY. HfflOODINCLUOED Extreme Penalty in Each Case Would Be 27 Years I and a $10,000 Fine Jury Out an Hour.

NO CLOSING SPEECH FOR THE DEFENDANTS Violation of Espionage Act, Draft and Citizens' Rights Interference and Conspir- acy, the Charges. JJy lh Associated Press. CHICAGO, Aug. 17. One hundred of the Industrial Workers of the World were found guilty by the jury after one hour's deliberation at their trial for conspiracy to disrupt the nation's war program late today.

Argument for a new trial Will be heard next week. The defendants, including William D. Haywood, general secretary-treasurer of the I. W. the highest office in the organization, face a maximum penalty of 21 years and a 10,000 fine each.

Federal Judge Landis. in his Charge to the jury, withdrew the fifth and last count of the indictment, which charged conspiracy to Violate the postai laws and particularly that section excluding from the mails enterprises in the nature of schemes to defraud. Four Counts Passed Fpon. The remaining four counts of the Indictment specifically charge violation of the espionage act, the section of the criminal code prohibiting interference with the civil rights of citizens, the selective service act, and the conspiracy statute. The close of the case, which has been before the court for 138 days, was sudden.

Two minor witnesses testified at the morning session and following them Frank K. Nebeker, chief counsel for the (Jovernment, began his closing argument, for which he was allowed two hours, but consumed scarcely half of that time. Then George F. Vanderveer, head of the defense legal staff, to the surprise of all in the courtroom, declared that he would submit the Case to the jury without making a dosing statement. In his closing argument.

Attorney Kebeker said: "You have been engaged in one of the most epoch-making trials in the history of the country. Must Obc-y Highest Court. "The wisdom of the laws of this country is not at issue. We obey the decisions of the highest, court and that is the only way a republic can live. Anything that strikes at that is a dangerous thing.

"The wisdom of the decisions of the courts of this country is not at Issue. The industrial system is not on trial; this case is not against any Interests of honest workingmen, nor agaist any patriotic labor organization. And no effort is being made by the (Jovernment to justify mob Violence, the deportation, or ther lawless acts. "At its very start, the I. W.

W. truck at the foundations of our government. Is it not peculiar that In every State of the union the fellows got into trouble? In a little town an ordinance Is passed. They come and violate it and say they re going to violate it. "The documents issued by the defendants themselves are enough to convict them.

When you consider the definitions made by the witnesses on the stand and compare them with what they have written and the books they authorized, the case of the Government is complete." Jury Out an Hour. After the instructions of Judge Landis. the jury retired at 4:10 p. m. and Just one hour later announced that its verdict was ready.

The court was hastily assembled and the verdict was read at 5:25 p. m. There was no demonstration and the defendants were returned to their cells after Judge Landis had announced that he would hear arguments for a new trial next week, the exact date to be set later. Hefore the instructions to the Jury Were read Judge Landis ordered S3 the 100 defendants, who had been Out on bail during the progress of the trial taken into custody and Searched to make certain that no weapons were brought into the Courtroom. An extra police guard was on duty rhen court reconvened in the afternoon and every visitor was carefully crutinized before being admitted.

The courtroom was crowded and policemen, detectives and agents of the Department of Justice circulated among the spectators. The I. W. W. trial began April 1 and was one of the longest criminal eases on record in this country.

The record contains 30.000 typewritten pages or 7,500,000 words. BttstneB partners are seeking each 0ther imouM rost-DiBpatch Wanti. ARE FOUND GU Must Be in Effect by Sept. 15, if Possible, to Save Coal, Fuel Administration Rules. By the Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17. Street railway companies of the United States were instructed in letters sent out today by the Fuel Administrator to put into effect the "skip stop" system on all lines by the end of September. State fuel administrators have been ordered to obtain- the installation of the system by September 15, if possible. Two million tons of coal annually may be saved by national elimination of the practice of street railway companies in stopping their crs at all street intersections, and the substitution of stops every two blocks or at such intervals, the Fuel Administrator estimates.

About one-third of the traction systems of the country have adopted the new system. The United Railways has a petition pending with the Missouri Public Service Commission asking for permission to adopt the skip-stop plan. The City Counselor's office announced last week that the city would file a motion td be heard before an order was made, and arguments on the matter were set for some time this week. "GOOD CHOW, ALL RIGHT," SAY DOUGHBOYS WITH THE BRITISH Standard Ration of Haeon, Beef, Vegetables, Bread. F.tc., Totals 4.044 Calories.

ON THE BRITISH FRONT, Aug. 8. Lest any fond American mother may have doubts as to what her soldier son is eating while brigaded with the. British, here is given the standard ration dubbed "Good Chow, all right," by every doughboy I have talked to. It totals 4.044 calories but as calories are rather a brief definition of large chunks of bacon, beef, bully and otherwise, it is well to set out the menu itself in ounces: "Frozen meat, preserved meat, bread, 12; biscuit.

2 2-3; pork and beans, (four days weekly); meat and vegetable ration, one-sixth tin (three days weekly); rice, oatmeal, bacon, butter, cheese, fresh vegetables, jam, sugar, condensed milk, unsweetened. sugar with sweet milk, coffee, salt, l4 pepper. 1-100; mustard, 1-110; pickles, 1 (thrice weekly); lime juice, on recommendation of medical officer, l-160th gallon. The ration also includes tobacco or cigarettes. MARINE WOUNDED 65 TIMES IN ONE FIGHT After Roi-elring Attention at Hospital, Goes to Sparring Match for Amusement.

By the Associated Press. PARIS. Aug. 17. One of the American Marines who was in a fierce engagement early in June, had the remarkable record of 65 separate wounds, most of them small from splinters of shell, but each separate wound needing attention.

He smiled with pride as a surgeon spoke of the unusual number of his wounds. Like all the others he was anxious to be up and to get back to the fighting. The chief surgeon mentioned that two holiday entertainments would be given for the wounded. "Which would you prefer," said the surgeon, "the afternoon tea or the sparring match?" "The sparring match, sir, every time." was the quick response. PRESIDENT WILSON SPENDS DAY WALKING ON CLIFFS Most Delightful Day of Outing, He Says After Viewing Massachusetts Shore.

By the Associated Press. MANCHESTER, Aug. 17. President Wilson stood today on the commanding heights above the reef of Norman's Woe and. long undisturbed, had his fill of the beauties of the north shore.

His own word for it was that this was the most delightful day of his brief outing. When the President came here Thursday he appeared in excellent health, but today there was still more color in his cheeks and he strode along the cliff to Rafe's Chasm to get a view from a different angle. Today the President broke his routine, which calls for rising at 7 o'clock. The excursion to Boston last night had kept his party up later than usual. It was said to have been the first late nap the chief executive had permitted himself in a long time.

GERMAN P. 0. NAMES CHANGED The Postoffice Department has approved the recommendation of Postmaster Selph to change the name of Baden and Bremen stations of the St. Louis Postiffice. Effective Sept.

1 the Baden station will be known as McLaran Station, in honor of Charles McLaran. an early St. Loulsan. who was a historical character in Churchill's novel. 'The Crisis," and Bremen Station will be known as Hyde Station, in honor of William Hyde, who was Postmaster of St.

Louis under President Cleveland. The change was desired by residents of the two postal districts, who communicated to Postmaster Selph that they wanted the Teutonic names eliminated. Formal ceremonies inaugurating the change will be held. Official Organ Says This Is Universally Accepted and That "Sammy" Painful Joke. "Yanks" is the approved and accepted nickname for members of the American Kxpeditionary Force in France, according to The Stars and Stripes, official weekly paper of the A.

E. F. Gen. March made an official declaration last Wednesday that the use of the term "Sammy" should be stopped, as it is distasteful to the men themselves. But he did not say what the soldiers should be called.

"The Stars and Stripes" supplies this omission, in an editorial in its issue of Aug. 2, headed, "Yanks It Is." The editorial replies to the common objection that "Yanks" is a sectional name, by saying: "Yanks, as applied over here, no longer means a soldier of the North. It means a soldier from the United States. It means Dixie and Yankee Doodle rolled into one. It is the symbol of a united country pointing in mass formation toward the Rhine and beyond.

It means that 1861-1865 is forgotten, demolished, blotted out against the mighty epoch of 1917-to-a-finish. 'Sammy' was a joke, and a painful one. 'Buddy' failed to land. You can't manufacture a nickname in a century, but one can be hooked to you in a day. Yanks it is." M'GRAW TO TAKE BALL TEAM TO FRANCE FOR SEASON'S PLAY Games With Former League Men In Army to Be for F.ntertainment of American Wounded.

By the Associated Press. PARIS, Aug. 17. It is announced that arrangements have been completed for bringing an all-star baseball team from the United States under the supervision of John J. Mc-Graw, to play through a season at the American centers in France against a team selected from former league players now in the army under the management of "Hank" Gowdy.

"Johnny" Kvers, who recently arrived in Paris, has come to an agreement on the subject with Gowdy. The games will be played for the entertainment of American wounded. THREE MEN IN AUTO HOLD UP 30 DINERS AT BOARDING HOUSE Filler Dining Room and Point Revolvers at Crowd; One Who Resists Is Knocked Fneonscious. While 30 men were eating supper at the boarding house of Mrs. Delia Purkett, 7210 North Broadway, at 5:30 p.

m. yesterday three men drove up in an automobile and entered the dining room with drawn revolvers. They commanded "hands up" and as two of the robbers kept the diners covered the third searched the men's pockets. Edward Dodgrin. 6130 North Broadway, resisted and was struck on the head with a revolver.

He was knocked unconscious and then was robbed of $20. Rose Pegery, 1928 Linton street, reported to the police a loss of J3Q0. The robbers backed out of the room, got into the automobile and drove south on Broadway at high speed and escaped. Most of the men in the dining room are employes of the St. Louis Screw 7000 North Broadway.

Yesterday was pay day. A SATURDAY FOR REGISTRATION Bv the Associated Press. WASHINGTON, Aug. 17. Provost Marshal General Crowder has decided to hold the national registration under the pending new manpower bill to extend the draft ages on a Saturday.

It was announced today that whi'e the date could not be fixed until Congress acted, as Saturday would be designated because of the half holiday which obtains in many localities. THUNDERSHOWERS LIKELY FOR TODAY; TOMORROW FAIR TEMPERATURES. 2 p. 1 a. 7 a.

9 a. in a. 11 a. m. 12 noon 1 p.

ivi Sli sr S4 4 p. 3 p. p. m. 7 p.

8 p. in II p. Official forecast for St. I ti is and vicinity Partly eloudy Sunday, probable tliuu-d ershowers; Monday probably fair, not much change in temperature. The official weekly weather prediction, issued by the Weather Bureau In Washington yesterday, and covering the TP-per.

Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys region, which ln- a St is is: North portions fair, except showers first of week; rising tempera-. i- nnrtion Monday. South portion generally fair, with temper- i alure about normal. ORE AT SCOTT P1ELD! Scdt nr Man IO 20 The Arrow Indicate Kraprlle AMERICANS TAKE TOWN IN LORRAINE, WIPE OUT SALIENT U. S.

Forces Capture Frapelle, Occupy Enemy Trenches and Inflict Heavy Casualties on Germans. By the Associated Press. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN LORRAINE. Aug. 17.

The Americans early this morning captured the village of Frapelle and eradicated a considerable Jcrman salient in the allied lines. Prisoners were taken by the Americans and the Germans eventually suffered heavy casualties and captured. This sector has been a quiet one, and today's action began as a raid into the enemy's position. The raid was preceded by a straight bombardment for a few minutes, followed by a box barrage that penned the Germans off from escape. When the Americans went over the top to attack at 4:30 o'clock they succeeded in sweeping all enemy resistance before them and the raid became an organized attack.

The Germans replied heavily to the American artillery fire and they also shelled the entire neighborhood throughout the day. The enemy fire, which included a barrage, was ineffective. The Americans have occupied the former German trenches and consolidated against counter attacks. Germans Bombard rrowroaiU South of Vesle for Hours. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE.

Friday, Aug. 1 The Germans launched a combined gas, artillery and air bombing attack upon the French and Americans along the Vesle early Friday morning. This was in retaliation for a bombing raid by American airmen on bridges over the Aisne late Thursday. The German artillery continued xhelling the crossroads south of the Vesle for hours, on the assumption that the French and Americans were bringing up troops. German aviators bombed the woods and villages south of the Vesle, apparently working in relays.

A group of 12 American aviator participated in the raid on the Aisne bridges. Early Friday other American flyers went up and took photo-gra'phs, to ascertain the effects of the bombs dropped. A great deal of traffic had been reported passing over the Aisne bridges, and the French and Americans Increased the fire of their heavy guns lo detroy as many bridges as possible. As a result of the report of observers, the French and Americans laid down a box barrage during Thursday night on machine-gun nests along the hills to the northwest of Fismes. Observers and patrol re-ported Friday morning that 12 machine guns had been destroyed and every German gunner killed.

TWO BRITISH DESTROYERS SINK AFTER HITTING MINES Bv the AinwulH Prin LONDON, Aug. 17. Two destroyers struck mines and tank Thursday, acording lo an announcement made by the Admiralty tonight Twenty-six men are miiwiinif I'tick Nutettl Publication. th Aocll-4 I'TfM. NEW YORK.

Aug. K. Fu. k. one of the pioneer comic weeklies of the country and the flrft to be prime, I i colors, has suspended publication, nr-cording to an announcement te tonight.

Founded In M. I0111 in 1KJ by Joseph Keppler and Adolph Hch wartzmann. it took as Its tm.tto, "What fools these .11101 la Is le Recently it has Uin owned by W. lleat.t. fcrz I I Saarburg YV iutfuit tti as5 '-J-'i Mulhuspo yJ v-switzeklawd BACKINJ9 DAYS Average of 28 Days for Round Trip Means 80 Divisions Will Be Overseas by June, Says March.

1,450,000 IN ITALY, FRANCE AND SIBERIA Chief of Staff, Speaking of "German Retreat," Indicates Further Enemy Retirement in Picardy Is Expected. By the Associated Press. WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.

Of more than 3,000,000 men now under arms, the American army has sent nearly one-half, or more than overseas for service against the enemy in France, Italy and Siberia. These figures were revealed today by Gen. March, Chief of Staff, in his Saturday talks with newspaper men and members of the Senate Military Committee. The Senators were told that some transports are making the trip to Europe and back in 19 days, and that the average has been reduced to 28 days, which, with additional shipping becoming available, makes the great job of getting 80 divisions of American troops to France by June 30, 1919, certain of success. The Chief of Staff paid only brief attention to the progress of the fighting in France, where the situation is developing slowly.

He did characterize the battle, however, as "the German retreat," and otherwise Indicated that further retirement was expected. Explaining his announcement as to embarkation. Gen. March said: "When I give figures hereafter of troops embarked from the United States, the totals will embrace the troops in Siberia, in, Italy, France and Russia proper. The figures will mean the entire American expeditionary force in all parts of the world.

We have now embarked on all expeditions more than men." Praise for f. S. Artillery. Discussing the work of Americans abroad, he said: "The American troops in France are beginning to receive official French commendations of various sorts, and here is one that came this morning. This refers to the Second Brigade which was with the Second Division in the fighting around Chateau Thierry.

After the infantry was withdrawn, our field artillery stayed there and helped the French at that point. This commendation is from the French commander of the division to which it was attached. It was in the form of an official order and the translation is something like this: 'On the eve of the relief of the Second Artillery brigade of the Second United States Infantry Division from the Twelfth (French) Infantry Division, the General commanding this infantry division takes the opportunity to express to the brigade commander. Gen. Bowley, to all his officers, noncommissioned officers and soldiers, his thanks for the services rendered their French comrades and his admiration for the splendid American bravery.

'After having vigorously fought with the Second United States Infantry and with the Fifty-eighth (French) Infantry Division. the Second American Artillery Brigade came to show, during two days of severe fighting at the side of the Twelfth Infantry Division, the finest qualities of energy, endurance and devotion. 'The fortunes of war separate us from these brave and loyal fighting comrades I trust thta the fortunes of war will reunite us again upon the field of battle. "The Twelfth French Infantry Division will faithfully treasure the memory of the Second Artillery Brigade of the Second United State" Infantry Situation In Franc. Senators also were Informed that th Russian situation la very bad.

because of the reneral complexity of affairs there. They were Jty2. PLANE "FALLS" TO EARTH IN "BATTLE" Automobiles Fill Roads in Every Direction for Stretches Estimated at 20 Miles. A crowd estimated at more than 15,000 persons journeyed from a dozen cities and towns to Scott Field aviation camp yesterday, to see just what sort of flying is done by the aviators this country is sending and preparing to send to the battle front in Europe. They were rewarded with a wonderful exhibition of flying, of which the best fe-tture was a sham air duel, at the end of which the losing plane fluttered to earth, apparently out of control.

It was the first time the field has been open to the public, and the first time residents of this section hav? bad an opportunity to see what airmen are required to do before they are considered ready to go into battle. The flyers gave them "everything on the calendar" loops, Im-melman turns, vertical banks, barrel rolls, side slips, tailspins, spirals and even the perilous nose dive, in which the plane hurtles straight to- I ward the ground, with the throttle wide open, at a speed mounting at times to 200 miles an hour. Shiloh Valley, which three years ago was merely a big pasture "somewhere the other side of Belleville." lay yesterday under a pall of dust churned up by automobiles which stretched away in processions 20 miles long in some directions. City folks and farmer families craned their necks alike and gasped in unison as the daring airmen executed hair-raising feats. The day was an ideal one for both performers and spectators, the sky being overcast enough to make watching easy on the eyes, and little enough wind to make maneuvering safe and practicable.

The crowd was handled at the field in an admirable manner. Transportation Inadequate. Transportation facilities, however, were wholly inadequate to meet the unexpected demand. Hundreds of persons who tried to board the special train leaving Union Station at 1:45 p. m.

were turned back, and many who did not get aboard were left at the field last night when the train pulled out with passengers clinging to the steps, and about 100 determined ones perched on top of the cars. An admittance of 50 cents per persjn was charged, the proceeds going to the camp athletic fund. Athletic contests in which cadets and enlisted men vigorously competed to settle an old rfvalry. formed the afternoon program until 5 p. m.

Then four flyers took the air and. after encircling the field several times, engaged in a series of "stunts" that diverted attention from everything else. While the crowd applauded with hand clapping that sounded like a whole battery of machine guns in ac tion, a fleet of seven planes, flying in a perfect formation," and looking Sqv all the world like a flock of wild geese, appeared on the horizon from the direction of Mascou-tah. They flew directly over the crowd, 1000 feet high and 50 feet apart, in perfect alignment. Bailie at 7000 Feet Vp.

air "duel" was one of the last events. Other planes gave the "fighters" 'a wide berth, by either landing or keeping great distance away. The crowd was keyed up to this event, and Lieuts. R. G.

Johnson and O. C. Francis, the premier flyers of the camp, were awarded with a rare amount of attention as they took the air. The "battle" began when the men were about 7000 feet up. As they lazily circled about each other, one suddenly dived under the other, looped and came up behind him.

maneuvering for the always-desired position of "on his tail." The first man made a vertical bank, which is the same proposition as a motor cycle on the side of an almost perpendicular "saucer," and escaped. In a few minutes, when the pursuing plane appeared to be almost in the coveted position of advantage, he suddenly looped upward and backward, much in the fashion of a swimmer throwing himself upward and backward out of the water. It was not a moment too soon, for it was seen that the plane in front was the highest, and the aviator came swooping around and dowt. lr. a vertical bank that would have placed the pursuer in a fatal position had he not got away Just in time.

Soon again it appeared that a plane waa at a fatal Coat la tied on Page 3, t'oluma 41. Foch Connects Up Battles of the Somme and the Aisne by a Local Attack, the Success of Which, It Had Been Predicted, Would Outflank Germans. PROGRESS MILE ON A 2-MILE FRONT British Push Forward on Apex of Their Lys Salient Enemy Claims to Have Repulsed Attacks Made hy Allies on Roye. By the Associated Press. An- 17.

Tl.e Ki. i matin furl her progress to.y north and, south of the Avrc having taken 1000 prisoners and numerous machine puns since yesterday, at-eonling to the War Office statement loniuM. They captured the village of Caiiny-Sur-Matz anl in addition took enemy prisoners on a front of nearly two milts to a depth of more than a mile in the region of Autrcelies, in the Soissons sector. The text of the communication says: "Our progress continued nnri and south of th Avrc whirs we have taken 1000 prisoner and numerous maihine guns since yesterday. Further south, we captured Cannv-Sur-MatK, and north of the Aisne we captured enemy positions on front of five kilometers.

1, nil to depth of 15i0 meters in th. legion of All-traches. In this latter action we took 240 prisoners. "Five enemy it pianos were brought down yenterday." Marshal Foch h. tit bint definitely connected up tb battles of th Aisne and the Somme.

Autrerhs, about 10 miles portbwext of Solhsonn. has been carrleil by the and this success gives them a position dorninatitig the reirlun extending northward toward the due River. The while If who local In ch.i rafter, miiut have hid plenty of power behind It to carry the French line as far ahead as Is Indlcnii-ii Jn dispatches telling of the liu Merit. The Freni line from the Aisne to 1 the Oie ha been Inactive sine early In July. and.

at l.it reports, ran through Autrechs lo Moulin-1 Kous-Touvent. and thence northwest-I erly through tbe Ch.it lepi.nt nd OiiiKiamp forests to the o.se If I the whole plitcnu north i VuKeibs I has been taken fro'11 Hie f.ern sj'ts. the Fren have ii.v,ni e. ii urli I of a mile in th tl irgiori hen the Gel mans ball- retreat from the Maine I end made a stand on (lie Alette It vn 1 assumed that a blow iiori hw c'i if KolssoiiN woulil be soon. i later, as a since there nnubl out 1 flank the German and ompei thr i retreat lo their old lines rionf) e-f the Chem is-i i s-1 1 in it rur.s i ulnng the li'lwe rnillh of tbe I ATTACKS ON ROYE REPULSED, GERMAN STATEMENT SAYS Allied Assault Widened From Neighborhood of Chaulnc to Vicinity of Lpny.

nr.l'.l.lN. IT. via -The allies virir.iiv in.d 'roti(f ltM 'be fl, Jtii of tt -tier to the War Office t-'itemcnt I- i'l The nu t- it t.MI bey teclii led the tetrilolt fior.i the nr urtl.dl i.f I'baliifru t- 'be if 1 but vtnf leptiUed by th" tlrr 111a 1. The m' of 'be lev I.i!t'H loC aoi th Ancra.