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French and British Seek to Shatter Kaiser's Line by Cutting Off German Right Wing Under General Von Kluck Center Attack Near Soissons, but Anglo-French Troops Unable to Smash Fierce Resistance Invaders Hold Ad- . vantage and Artillery Decimates Attacking Troops.

BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. PARIS, Sept. 17. The battle of the Alsne continued early today. The allies are still bombarding the German positions along the Aisne river. The Germans have brought up most I ot their guns. At least 5,000 guns are eaid to be engaged. The Germans thus far have repulsed the efforts of the British and French forces to drive them back from the hills along the Alsne. The allies have been unable to secure a firm foot'hold on the north side of the river. The efforts of the Fifth French tinny and the First and Second British corps are concentrated in an endeavor ,to shatter the German line by cutting toff the German right wing, commanded by General von Kluck. The French are driving from the west while the British are striking up from the southeast. Range of Conflict. The British attack on the German iTight wing centers around Soissons. No details have been received as to the fighting along the allies center, Kind right flank. It Is evident that the Germans have Classed all their available strength along the battle line to hold back the pursuit of the allies. Thus the battle rages near Noyon, across the plains

French Army Seeks to Cut German Rear

BY HERBERT TEMPLE. European Manager of the International News Service. LONDON, Sept. 17. Lying sixty Eiiles north of Paris, a French army ommanded by General D'Amade is striking at the rear of the German Tight wing In an attempt to cut General Ton Kluck's army off from the main German forces, according to unofficial reports that were allowed to pass the French censor and reach London early today. This Indicates that the allies' armies have attempted a daring strategical stroke with the pur?ose of cutting one of the German ines of communication. There Is a possibility that the aim, cf General D'Amade's army has already been accomplished. A correispondent telegraphing from Amiens ays: "The German right wing is encircled. n was able to Join friendly French soldiers a little south of Fronne. Near fehere a French battery was tn action iabout four hundred yards on our left." Endangers Germans. te' "Peronne is 52 miles southwest of raubenge and IS miles northwest of L Quentln. If Maubeuge Is unoapgored, as tbe French government ln-

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AISNE RIVER to the north of Vic-Sur-Aisne, near Soissons, and Laon and thence over the heights north and northwest of Rheims; thence to the north of Ville-Sur-Tourbe and from there through Varennes, in the northern part of the Argonne region to the Meuse, north of Verdun. The position held by the Germans around Laon is particularly strong. They have heavy artillery and troops massed upon a hill which rises above a big aera of marshy ground. Germans Hold Advantage. The general battle front is admitted by the French military authorities to give the Germans an advantage if they have a sufficient supply of ammunition and their men are not too exhausted to hold It. . The line of the German army rests upon the last of a great semi-circle of hills, which lie from the northwest to the southeast across northeastern France, having Paris as the approximate center. Behind it lay flat plains stretching to the Meuse. In order to approach the German position near Soissons the French and British had to cross territory, which had been blasted by shell fire. Most of the roads were lined with poplar trees and the mighty trunks of these (Continued on Page Six) sists, a sortie of the garrison there in co-operation with the attack of General D'Amade's army would put General von Kluck in a perilous position, from which he might have trouble to extri cate himself. "General von Kluck's right has been overlapped by an army advancingfrom Rouen and passing through Amiens, which led to the eastward turn from Compeigne and his evacuation of Amiens. "If he is really lying as supposed, his rear is in danger but it is impossibey as yet to determine what the German force that is facing the northwest against the Amien army, Is doing. "The western French army has passed east and southeast of Amiens, using ppntoons over the river where the bridges have been blown up. I could get near enough only to make certain that the French lines had been advancing east since yesterday, pressing on to St. Quentin. "The Germans had aimed at a point of concentration where the armies of von Kluck, von Buelow, the Duke of Wurtemburg and General von Hansen could unite and present a new front formidable enough to secure them a necessary rest for reformation,"

RICHMOND, I ND , THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1914.

Going Home PARTY WANTS STUDY TO STAY IN FALL RACE Democrats at Smoker EndorseAged Barrister's Candidacy and Plead for Full Strength at Polls. Hope that Thomas J. Study would remain in the race for judge of the Wayne county circuit court, despite his recent attack of paralysis, was expressed by the Democrats at their smoker and love feast at party headquarters last night. They endorsed the record of Finly Gray, candidate for re-election to Congress, and expressed conviction that the entire ticket would be elected in the fall if the full Democratic vote were cast. Emphasis was placed by every speaker on the necessity of getting the voters to register on Oct. 5. An organization of candidates to make a thorough canvass of the county and see that every Democratic voter registered was suggested by John M. Lontz, whose appeal for the right kind of organization was echoed and re-echoed by every speaker. Predicts Close Race. That Pat Lynch was not to be considered in the race for congress was the statement of Joshua Allen, candidate for prosecutor.,, Mr. Allen went on to concede, however, that Elbert Russell, Progressive candidate for representative, had a chance and would run Gray a close race. In calling the meeting Clifford Caldwell, who acted as toastmaster following the dispensation' of numerous sandwiches and glasses of punch, pointed out the need of all Democrats pulling with the organization (Continued on Page Six.) KAISER REPLIES TO PEACE PLAN Rejects Proposals Seeking Loss of German Territory and Trade. BY FREDERICK WERNER, International Newt Service Staff Correspondent. BERLIN, Via Amsterdam) Sept. 17. Informal representations have been made through diplomatic channels to Emperor William as to whether Germany would accept another offer of mediation by the United States. A reply has been sent to Washington. Though the contents of the reply has not been made public, it is reported that the emperor pointed out that Germany had not sought the war, and that it would place no obstacles in the way of peace, but would under no circumstances enter Into negotiations that would threaten the territorial Integrity of the empire or weaken her commercial resources. "

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Mrs. H. L Monarch Will Ask County to Operate Tent Expert ment Station for Advanced Cases at Infirmary Grounds-

Cites Low Cost of Maintenance and Necessity of Bringing Immediate Relief to Numerous Patients Charity Worker Describes Conditions in Washerwoman's Home.

Saturday Mrs. H. L. Monarch, one of the city's most active and practical social workers, and others will call upon the county commissioners and urge the establishment of an experimental tent colony, for the treatment of dependant tubercular victims, on the grounds of the county infirmary. County Auditor L. S. Bowman has been greatly impressed with the advisability of the county taking such action and when the plan was explained to Albert Anderson, one of the members of the county board, and Gus Hoelscher, county attorney, both gave it their endorsement. Mr. Bowman yesterday conferred with Amos uutler, secretary of the state board of charities, who gave his opinion that the county would have the authority to maintain such a colony at the infirmary. Provide Good Treatment. Those advocating this project point out that the people who would be benefited by it, being dependants, would frequently have to be cared for by the county so the wisest policy for the county to pursue in tht-ir cases, in the interest of public health, would be to provide a place where they could receive effective treatment. "The plan is an excellent one and should be carried out by all means," said a prominent physician today. "Medical aid would be a small item of expense. These people would be receiving the best and cheapest of remedies for this terrible disease, which is fresh wholesome country air. The cost of feeding them would also be trifling for their diet would consist principally of milk and eggs, supplied by the county farm's dairy herd and chickens. The principal items of expense would be the tents and the salary of a supervising nurse, not great in either case. The benefit derived would be out of all proportion to the cost. "It would take but a short time for this experiment to convince the people of Wayne county the necessity of proThe Weather For Indiana Generally fair tonight and Friday. TEMPERATURE. Noon 81 Yesterday Maximum 81 Minimum 46 W. E. MOORE'S FORCAST. Local Probably cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight and Friday. Continued warm. General conditions Mostly fair weather continues east of the Mississippi river except for a storm over the South Atlantic coast. Another storm prevails in the northwest with snow in Idaho. Heavy rains are fall-

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them back across the channel viding a county tuberculosis hospital where all classes of people suffering with this disease could receive treatment. This experiment also will be of great aid in the fight being made against the white plague in this community. The class of people who would be treated are the ones who most frequently spread this disease and they would learn how to care for themselves." Mrs. Monarch today said the people of Wayne county had but faint idea of the ravages of tuberculosis among the poorer classes and she related some of the cases which have come under her personal observation. "One of the most pitiful cases I know of," said Mrs. Monarch, "is that of a mother who has six daughters and who is to be confined again in a few months. Her husband recently deserted her and the only wage earner In the family is the oldest daughter, aged 17, who earns 3.50 a week. The woman has a well developed case of tuberculosis and two of the children have symptoms of this disease. The (Continued on Page Three.) JAPS SUCCEED AT KIAO CHAU BY LEASED WIRE. TOKIO, Sept. 17. The bombardment of the railroad station at Kiao Chau was effected with slight loss to the Japanese because of the protection afforded by air dropping bombs. One Japanese aviator dropped five bombs, and his aim was so good that three of the bombs exploded among the Germans, killing and injuring many. While the Germans were, in disorder the Japanese charged and drove the defenders back toward Tslng Tao. BELGIANS ESSAY GERMAN ATTACK BY LEASED WIRE. ANTWERP, Sept. 17 King Albert led his army away from Antwerp today for another offensive movement against the Germans while Belgian volunteers are carrying on an active campaign in the extreme northwestern part of Belgium against Uhlans who are raiding isolated districts in West Flanders. Fights are reported from Waereghem ' St. Elois and in Munster where the Belgian volunteers were success ful, -

FRANCO-BRITISH ATTACK REPULSED BY STUBBORN RESISTANCE OF GERMANS

Berlin Reports Attempt of French to Break Through Center

Victoriously Repulsed While General Von Hack s Array Strikes Fiercely at Allies' Left Minister of Wer Mfflerand Leaves Bordeaux on Special Tram for Paris, Increasing French Apprehension Paris Claims Counter-Attacks oi Invaders Repulsed New Commanders for Germans. VON KLUCK'S ARMY SURPRISES FRENCH ARMY. PARIS, Sept. 17. Heavy reinforcements have reached tha German right wing, and General von Kluck's army, taking the nffenaivt. is striking fiprpplv at the allies' left. New French

troops are being rushed to the vicinity of Noyon.

rnis statement was maae Dy a nign omcuu -v"j, . 'The German army on the right has suddenly become very strong, so strong that the enemy is making another effort to take the offensive. Along the center the Germans show less strength, while on their left their position is almost iropregnant. WAR MINISTER MILLERAND RUSHES TO PARIS. BORDEAUX, Sept. 17. Tense anxiety prevailed at the war office today. Minister of War Millerand went to Paris on a special train last night shortly after a statement was issued declaring that the French had not been forced from any position. The statement was not regarded as reassuring and was taken rather to indicate that the German armies, or part of them, had taken the offensive and were pressing heavily upon the allies. The sudden departure of the minister of war was accompanied with considerable mystery. It was taken as signifying that Millerand was not completely satisfied with conditions at the front. Up to noon today no official news had been received at the war office and the attaches said that they had no information regarding the battle along the Aisne. BERLIN CLAIMS FRENCH REPORTS BELIE FACTS. WASHINGTON, Sept. 17. Wireless dispatches from the war office in Berlin to the German embassy today declare that all French and English reports of victories in France are untrue. "German retreat of the western wing was a tactical maneuver unaf fecting the strategical position. The attempt of the French to break through the center of the German position was victoriously repulsed. "German successes are reported at several points of long extended-battlefields Ih- Temps-xeporta. that ,)ksse-JU,J8ritish army in recent fighting amount to 15,000 dead and wounded. ' ' ' "The attacks of the allied British and French forces on our front continue without success. Some advantages have been gained by our troops, but they will not press the offensive until the enemy has exhausted itself. The rapidity with which the German armies accomplished the invasion of France made it neces

sary that they should be given obtaining."

ALLIES REPULSE FIERCE ATTACK ON AISNE RIVER PARIS, Sept. 17. The Germans made a fierce counter-attack from their strongly entrenched positions along the Aisne river today, but were repulsed by the allies. The war office issued this statement : "Fighting continues with the utmost violence everywhere. Allies have repulsed a ferocious counter attack made by the Germans from their strongly entrenched positions."

BERLIN REPORTS CHANGES AMONG COMMANDERS BERLIN (Via wireless to Sayville, L. I.), Sept. 17. Official announcement was made at headquarters today that the situation on French front is unchanged. The statement follows : "French attacks at a number of points on Tuesday night and Wednesday were successfully repulsed by the Germans who made a number of victorious counter attacks. "Owing to illness, General von Hausen, who is 68 years old, has been replaced by General von Einem, former minister of war. Another change in leadership has taken place in the Fourteenth Reserve Corps where General von Schubert has been replaced by Quartermaster General Von Stein, the well known editor of official war reports.

ITALY STIRS UP GERMAN FEELING BY BRIXTON D'ALLIERE, International News Service Staff Correspondent. ROME, Sept. 17, (By mail to Paris, to escape the Italian censors.) Antineutrality agitation, which has taken the form of demonstration in favor of England, France, Russia and Belgium, are is being secretly inspired by the Italian government, according to information which has come to me from an authoritative source. This agitation is being fostered by the government, despite the apparent desire of the government to remain at peace. True, soldiers have been sent against riotous assemblages whichare declaring in favor of war, but it is a part of the general scheme of subterfuge. Italy Cloaks Move. From indications beneath the surface, Italy is anxious to intervene in the war on the side of England and France, but the government was itself to be put into the position of being forced into hostilities by a demonstration by the populace. . 60,000 AUSTRIANS CARED IN HOSPITALS BY LEASED WIRE. " - ' ROME, Sept, 17. More than 60,000 wounded Austrians arrived in Vienna, according to a dispatch received today. The hospitals of the city are filled to overflowing and huts have been built to take care of the recent arrivals. The supply of doctors, nurses and medical equipment are insufficient to take care of the wounded. Food is Jcarcv, - " -

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a brief respite. This they are SERVIA RECALLS INVADING HOST BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON, Sept. 17. The recall for strategic relations of the Servian army which invaded Austria is announced in a dispatch received by the Servian legation from Nish today. The admission of the Servian withdrawal apparently confirms the announcement in Vienna that the Servian attack had been repulsed. The official dispatch given out at the Servian legation says: "The Montenegrins defeated the enemy near Koulilobo on Sunday. Desperate fighting continues around Kroupagne. The situation is more favorable to our troops. The enemy, cornered, is unable to cross the Drina near Kuriatchitza. They lost two whole companies in effortB to cross the Drina at Raca. One officer and fifty men were taken prisoners. m "Saming the success on the northern front, our troops have been recalled for strategic reasons. All la quiet on the Danube front." HINDENBURG GOES TO FRENCH FIELD BY LEASED WIRE. COPENHAGEN, Sept. 17. According to a dispatch from Stockholm. General von Hindenburg, the German commander in East Prussia, has been recalled to take command ot another army to be sent against, the British and French troops. - - " This dispatch is confirmatory of one from Petrograd, saying eight German corps have been sent from the eastern to the western theatre ot war."