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BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, International News Service Staff Correspondent. PARIS, Sept. 12. While the French are smashing away at the German center, a severe double blow has been struck at the retreating right wing of the Kaiser's army by the capture of six thousand prisoners and a five-mile ammunition train. According to a report received by General Gallieni, the French military governor of Paris, the first and secand division of the British, supported by French artillery, cut off and defeated a large force of Germans near Soissons, about, sixty miles northeast of this city. This report stated that the British had taken six thousand prisoners, eighteen batteries of field guns and six batteries of howitzers, a total of seventy-two pieces, and two batteries of heavy field artillery. Takes Ammunition. General Paul Pau, the one-armed hero of Paris, who is on the British side, secured an enormous advantage over the enemy by surrounding and taking a big ammunition train. This left the German right wing short of ammunition. In some sections the Ger BRYAN PREDICTS END OF WARFARE BY LEASED WIRE. , BALTIMORE. SeDt. 12. Predicting that the "convulsions through which Europe is now passing are but the j death throes of militarism," Secretary William J. Bryan made an address at the Star Spangled banner celebration here today. The secretary acted asn the personal representative of Presf dent Wilson and expressed the regret of the chief executive for his inability to be present. "Let no one think that the texture of our manhood," said Secretary Bryan", "will be of a lower quality, when its strength is no longer tested by the stress of war. , We could not worship God as we do if we were convinced that each generation; must be exercised in blood lettinajin order to prove instagnation. Tbeia is as much inspiration in a nofel6'3Jfe as in a heroic death. ,VW: are . enlarging by intelligent u5tivmtion of soil, instead of smearing otfr merit by the numbers we can overCome, we'.estiDflate greatness by the senrlce readied:" n&tjCaflifry paid great tribute to I Fxatictp8BCttr Key, the author of the sQni5Ir., Starry Banner. He said: JBeSSBThl s" it ' is to the eye an,d, Hives -ttsjreai splendor from the" tf&cf and the home ot the brave.' " . r '

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Civic Guard, Who Were Killed man retreat has developed into a rout. "All is going well with the allies, but the position of the Germans is serious all along the lines." This was the brief statement made by general Gallieni after receiving a number of dispatches from various points along the battle front. The main body of the retiring German flank is now in the vicinity of Laon, which is seventy-five miles northeast of Paris. The rear guard, which is trying to protect the main force from the attacks of the advance guard of the allies is. near Compiegne and Soissons. As a result of the retiring movement of the extreme northeast wing of the German army and stubborn re sistance of the center, the battle line ! tic letter "S". One end lies at Laon, and thence it stretches in a circular direction around by the way of Chateau Thierrey, across the ground lying between Revigny and the southern end of the forest of Argonnes. The line curves around Verdum, thence in a southeasterly direction. WILSON UPHOLDS SHARP AT PARIS i BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, That William G. Sharp, recently appointed ambassador to France will be recalled bjr this government, on account of indiscreet remarks printed in the Paris fiieT&d, was the report which gained credence in Washington today, in spite of official denials. The French government has made no representations to President Wilson on the subject of the interview reported to have been given by William G. Sharp, the newly appointed Ambassador to France, and published in Paris, and which is said to have offended the French people, and to have impaired the envoy's usefulness as a representative of the United States. The interview has not been published in this city and administration officials profess entire ignorance of it. No word has come as to what Mr. Sharp said that has caused the turmoil. Administration officials hint that certain friends of Ambassador Herrlck are determined not to have him relieved at this time and are trying to make trouble for his successor. If this proves to be the case, President Wilson, it is said will support Mr. Sharp totally, unless the French decline to receive him. The latter action, .however Is not expected.

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GERMANS DEFEAT RUSSIANS NEAR PRUSSIAN LINE Czar's Men Fall Back in Disorder Before Vicious Attack of Kaiser's Troops Near Grajewo. Berlin Claims Army in France Falls Back in Good Order Without Heavy Losses of Men. BY FREDERICK WERNER. International News Service Staff Cor- ' respondent. BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, Sept. 12. By successive victories at Lansberg and Lyck, the German army in East Prussia has driven the Russian back in disorder upon their own frontier, near Crajewo, according to an official statement given out at the war office today. It was also stated that the Germans who are in France had fallen back upon strong positions with heavy losses, and that German reinforcements sent to reinforce the Austrians have succeeded in checking the Russian center advance in Galicia, where desperate fighting continues west of Lemberg. (It is probable that the Germans are moving in two directions from Ortelsburg, directly east toward Grajewo, and southeast to Myszeniec and Chorzele.) General von Hindenburg was commander of the German corps that defeated the Russians at Landsberg and compelled them to fall back through East Prussia. He reported to the general staff that he had won a signal success and Emperor William sent the following message: "Your telegram gave me unspeakame pleasure, you accomplished a deed of arm almost unique in history, which assures you and your troops immortal glory, and which will, if God pleases, free the fatherland from the enemy forever." General van Hindenberg's feat was the smashing of the victorious Russian advance into East Prussia. Advancing from the VIstual by forced marches, he met. a superior force of Russians and forced them to give battle at Landsberg, south of ftoenigsbery. WAR COSTS. BY LEA8ED WIRE. BERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 12. It Is costing Switzerland $300,000 daily to preserve her neutrality, as her army has to be kept on a full war footing. About fifty Germans have been forced to disarm after crossing the border, but the report that General von Detai ling was among the prisoners 1b un true, - r

German Army. RUSSIANS FALL E OF Berlin Reports Further Victories in Eastern Field But Silent on Big Battles in France. BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. Dispatches telling of Russian defeats were received at the German embassy today from Berlin. The wireless says: "General Hindenburg says progress in east Prussia continues. Russians attempted to relieve pressure on defeated left wing by throwing more men against General Hindenburg's flank but according to official reports they were defeated. Several batteries were captured from the main Russian force. No news until 11 o'clock from the western front where the struggle presumably continues. Saxon army under General von Hansen seems to have fought brilliantly. The Emperor telegraphed congratulations to the King of Saxony on the splendid achievement. "The 83rd infantry regiment was awarded 110 decorations of iron cross for gallantry in storming Liege." TAKE GERMAN ISLE BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON. Sept. 12. The admiral ty announced today that the British fleet in the Pacific has seized the city of Herbertshohe upon the German island of New Pomerania, the largest in the Bismarck Archipealgo. The Weather FOR INDIANA Fair tonight followed by Increasing cloudiness and probably showers. Sunday rising temperature. TEMPERATURE. Noon 62 Yesterday. Maximum 67 Minimum 51 W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST. LOCAL Continued fair tonight. Sunday cloudy and wanner followed by showers. GENERAL CONDITIONS Present cool wave now covers the eastern portion of the United States but a storm is moving southeast from Canada that will cause brisk southerly winds, probably followed by showers sometime

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Eighteen Batteries of Field Guns, Six Batteries of Field Howitzers, Two Batteries of Heavy Field Artillery sad Hachsae Gun Group Fall into Hands of Allies Five German Armies Reported in Retreat Five Mile Ammunition Train Taken Near Soissons Contending Annies Battle Desperately with Advantage Favoring Allies.

(BY LEASED WIRE.) PARIS, Sept. 12 An official statement announcing that the German center had retreated, was given out at 3:20 p. m. It follows : "The Germans have evacuated Vitry-Le-Francois and the banks of the Saulx, abandoning ammunition and guns. The Ger

mans occupying the Argonne district are also retreating through the Benneloue forest." The Germans are retreating everywhere.

In some places the retreat is precipitate."

In a statement issued at noon the battle of the Marne had turned "The battle of the Marne has

Franco-English armies. The Germans, who find great difficulty

in getting provisions, are retreating in disorder." This indicates that the allies have cut the German line of communication. This official announcement was made at 3:15 p. m.: "On the allies' left wing the Germans have retreated north to a line passing through Soissons, Braine, Fismes and the heights of Rheims. Anglo-French forces pursuing them are finding feeble resistance."

CRITICS BELIEVE INVASION STEMMED. PARIS, Sept. 12. Both French and British military experts agree that the turn of events has been decidedly favorable to the allies at every point. Some go so far as to claim that the AngloFrench troops won the greatest victory of the war in the five days' fighting along the Marne. According to their views, the allies have succeedecTlnTsitting inwrgrthe jGerman forcefrnrerToitte to Epernay, Rheims arid18ethel is Jr6wqpen ttrfhe'allies and the position of the German army is considered exceedingly dangerous as the allies are threatening both flanks.

GERMAN ARMIES RETREAT. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. The German center has given ground before the attacks of the French and British nllips near Vltrv. and the Austrian disasters in the face of Russian attacks continue, the French embassy here was informed today, in an official dispatch from Bordeaux. The dispatch dated last night, says: "The French general staff made known today that the first German army continues its retirement Three of its army corps were repulsed last night between Villers, Cotterets and Soissons. We have in four days gained from 60 to 75 kilometers. "In the second army the Tenth corps and the Guards, driven back to the Saint Gond swamps, are also with drawing. In the Champagne, the third army is likely falling back. "The German center has thus at last given ground after a hard fight in the region between Sezanne and Vitry. "In the Argonne the fourth German army has been pushed back to the north of the Troisfontaine forest. "The fifth German' army, after attempting a very serious effort on our right wing, has been thrown back. Our troops occupy Vasslncourt. "The general situation has thus been modified to our advantage during these last days. "On the other side the Austrian army attacked near Tomaszow was forced to a disorderly retreat. The whole army has been driven back to the west of Rawa and the Dniester. GERMANS IN RETREAT. LONDON. Sept. 12 The German army along the Ourcq river in France is rapidly retreating. British troops are in pursuit. All the artillery of one of the German corps has been captured by the French. The government press bureau issued a statement at 2:30 p. m.: "British troops have crossed the Ourcq and are moving today in rapid pursuit of the enemy. Two hundred prisoners have been captured. The allies' cavalry was between Soissons and Fiames last night. "The enemy is retreating north of Vitry-Le-Francois. The third French army has captured all the corps artillery of one corps. "Our aeroplanes report that the ene my's retreat is very rapid." Fiames is 66 miles northeast of Paris and 18 miles northwest of Rheims. Soissons is about 55 miles northeast of Paris. The fact that the Germans are near Fismes shows that the allies are exerting powerful forces against the western end of the German right flank, forcing it eastward. This movement to the east has the effect of concentrating the Germans, but also exposes the rear of the army under General von Kluk to attack. The German center has weakened and that section of It near Vitry-Le-Francois has given way. This rearward movement will weaken the German lines to the east of that point. The northwest wing of the Germans seems to be falling back upon Rheims. They must cross a level, bare plain If they follow this movement and that will put them at the mercy ot the Fjench and, .jBfltiah, arUUerj,

General Gallieni announced that into a victory for the allies. turned into a victory for the TURK DIPLOMAT MUST EXPLAIN U. S. CRITICISM Wilson Demands Explanation and Turkish Ambassador May be Recalled From Washington. Abrogation of Turkish Treaties Followed Immediately After Rustem Bey's Attack on United States. BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 At the request of President Wilson, Counsel lor Lansing, acting secretary of state, today requested Rustem Bey. the Turkish ambassador to "explain his utterances of a few days ago, when he said that the United States should clean its own hands before mixing in the affairs of Europe." This, according to the opinion which prevails in diplomatic circles, resulted in informing the Turkish ambassador that if he were correctly quoted his government will be asked to recall him. According to diplomatic precedent, if the ambassador had made this statement in ordinary times he would hare been requested to leave Washington within twenty-four hours, but the president, fearful of disturbing the delicate scales of peace, decided it were better to overlook the incident for the time being. As the abrogation of the Turkish treaties followed immediately after Bey's remarks, the state department decided that there must be some connection between the two, and the ambassador now will have to give a satisfactory explanation for his slap at the United States or be required to leave Washington. Government officials here hope that the other powers will unite in forcing Turkey to rescind her abrogation of all traties. and that the situation will be thus averted. If this is not done, however. It Is probable that the American-Tujkish matter will assume Importance here, possibly overshadowing locally the entire European trouble. QUAKE WRECKS TOWII LIMA. Penu Sept. 12. Caravell, atown of about ' 4,000 inhabitants has been destroyed by an earthquake. News of the catastrophe reached here today. It is feared the loss of life has been heavy. This is the third timethat Caravell has been wiped 0ttt tor