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Do It Now Do It Liberally Do It Cheerfully EMYWREAKS VENGEANCE IN CITY BY ACTS OF VANDALISM Costly Furnishings and Pictures of Homes in Chateau Thierr' Ruined by Huns Children's Nurseries Ruined 'WORK OF LUNATICS" (By Associated Press) LONDON. July 29. Evidence ac:umulates that during their brief stay tn the Marne salient the Germans bave been indulging again In whole sale acts of vandalism. In a message sent from press army headquarters, Reuters correspondents give details of their conduct while in possession of Chateau Thierry. The Germans were in the town for dome time and apparently thought they would remain there indefinitely When they found they would have to give it up they determined to take the only vengeance In their power. The injuries which have been inflicted on the town are such as could not be Lhe result of shelling, the correspond ent points out, as those houses which suffered most were entirely uninjured by shell, rhrapnel or bullets. "These houses," he says, "were mag nificently furnished, the walls hung with costly tapestry and admirable pictures. The furniture was of ex ceptional elegance and impressive mir rors and statues were numerous. Everything Destroyed. "Today there is nothing that has not been destroyed. The tapestry has been hacked to pieces .the pictures 6lit from corner to corner, the leather and other chair coverings have been ripped and all the delicate tarqueterie and examples of craftsmanship of past centuries has been smashed. The legs have been torn oft the tables 'and used in further work of destruction. There Is not a mirror which has not been broken and the glass and china flung at them lies in fragments before them. "The costly carpets have been spoiled and rent in every possible way and ink spots flung at the silken paper on the walls. This ventful fury has been carried even to the extent of smashing nurseries and doll houses. The fashion in which beds and rooms hare been defiled 1s difficult of description. It would Beem the work of lunatics." 199 NAMED IN CASUALTY LIST (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON'. July 29. The army casualty list today shows: Killed In action, 47; died of wounds, 17; died of disease, 4; dld of accident and other causes, 11; wounded severely, E:i; wounded degree undetermined, 7; missing, 20. Total 199. FRENCH PROFITEER RELEASED ON BOND WASHINGTON. July 29. Frank J. Godsol. a French. citizen held here on charges of the French government that he profited , several million dollars on motor truck contracts, was discharged from custody today by Justice Gould of the district supreme court on a writ of habeas corpus. The French government noted an appeal and Godsol was released on $50,000 bond, which he furnished in Liberty bonds. 15 SHIPS LAUNCHED IN U, S. LAST WEEK (By AmocIu'M Pnss) WASHINGTON. July 29. Eight Ftecl ships with a total dead weight tonnage of 3o,S!o tons were delivered by American ship yards last week, the shipping board announced today. Launchings for the week included 10 steel vessels with a total tonnage of 53.250 and five wooden ships with a tonnage of 19,2im. The Weather For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Thundershowers this afternoon or tonight, followed by generally fair. Tuesday cooler. Today's Temperature. Noon S3 Yesterday Maximum 8 Minimum 66

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For Wayne County by W. E.' Moore Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday; thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Cooler tonight. General conditions Weather has rontinued unsettled throughout the ;entral states with thunder showers jver Wayne County, although several places tave received no rain whatever. Temperature lower over western states. Maximum Temperatures at Cantonments: Chicago, rain S8 Louisville, cloudy, 92 - New York, clear 94

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German prisoners marching through street in Southampton. Great numbers of German prisoners have been taken by the allies in their great counter offensive carried on in the Sossons-Rheims salient. One detachment of the Huns taken early in the drive are shown in this British official photograph marching through Southampton.

WHEATLESS DAYS ARE ABANDONED BY FOOD HEAD Release From No-Wheat Pledge Announced May Serve Victory Bread. WASHINGTON. July 29. Release of hotels and public eating places from the voluntary pledge to use no. wheat until the new harvest was in is announced by the Food Administration today. Homes operated on the same basis are also released. This action follows receipt of a cable from Food Administrator Hoover in conference with the allied countries in England. He has received the requirements of allied nations for the coming year and their . estimates of their own wheat yields.--. - - Announcement is expected . shortly from these conferences that the entire allied world has enough wheat to abandon its extreme wheat conservation plans and that all will share alike in the wheat that they have pooled. Abandonment of the wheatless period and days does not mean that pure wheat bread again will be used. Victory bread is to come into universal use and it will be the only white bread baked in the bakeries of the United States, served by its restaurants and used in its patriotic homes. Victory bread is 80 per cent wheat flour and 20 per cent substitute. AIR PATROLS OF BRITISH SMASH 14 HUN PLANES (Bv Associated Press. LONDON, July 29 "In home waters during the period of the 18th to the 24th of July .inclusive," says an afficial communication issued today by the British admiralty, "royal air force units working with the navy main tained scouting squadrons for hostile aircraft and antisubmarine patrols. Enemy aircraft activity over the Belgian coast and in proximity to the English coast has been above normal and several engagements have taken place. "Six enemy machines have been detroved and eight have been dirven down out of control. Five of our machines ar missing. "Our bombing formations have attacked military objectives at Zeebrugge, Bruges, and Ostend, more than fifteen tons of bombs being dropped with good results. "Enemy destroyers and trawlers have been attacked, a direct hit being obtained on one trawler which was subsequently observed to be In a sinking condition." Red Cross Rubber Slowly-All Where's the old hot water bottle that used to hang in your bath room? 1 If it's out in tho tarn, wrap it up in j paper and throw it on the rubber pile j in the Elks' yard on North Eighth I street. That discarded pair of rubber over1 shoes has no business in the closet. I Wrap it up to make the pile grow. Every old article made oi ruooer for which you have no use can be put into service by donating it to the Red Cross which is supervising the collection of rubber. The proceeds of the sale will be used by the Richmond branch of the Red Cross. Saturday and Sunday saw the pile growing slowly, but the rate of speed is not fast enough. It's up to you to act today. Don't delay throwing your old rubber on the pile. Yon cannot miss the

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RICHMOND, PRISONERS TAKEN IN Second Ramely Article The second installment of the Rumely articles appears in this issue of Ihe Palladium. It tells about the bankruptcy of the M. Rumely concern and of how Rumely became identified with German propaganda work in this country. TRUCK DRIVER INJURED HERE WILJJECOVER Frank Conant of Syracuse, N. Y.' Pinned Under Heavy Army Truck. Frank Conant, army truck driver, who was injured Sunday evening when he was pinned underneath an overturned truck, was reported Monday noon to be Improving and out of danger. According to his physician, Dr. Charles Marvel, the soldier will be able to rejoin his company by the last of the week. Conant's home is In Syracuse, N. Y. The accident occurred on a short cross road leading from the DaytonEaton pike to the Old National road. The truck skidded when it struck gravel and turned over three times as it rolled down the steep embankment at the side of the road. Two of the men who were on the truck jumped and escaped injury. Conant fell under the machine, and was unconscious when the truck was lifted by six of his companions. The soldier was removed to Reid hospital, where it was thought Sunday night that he might not recover. Monday morning he was resting quietly, and was able to walk about his room for a few minutes. It was found that he had not sustained serious internal injuries as was at first suspected. New Airplane Will Be as Powerful cs Whole Squadron, Says Caproni (Bv Associated Pressl PARIS, July 23. Airplanes carrying 100 men and equipped with engines equaled in power to those in the medium sized steamships, will be developed within three years, said Gianni Caproni, inventor of the Caproni bombing plane, In an interview today. "The bombing planes now in use," Slgnor Caproni continued, "will be mere dwarfs compared with those to be developed. There is a surprise in store for the Germans. Instead of the 45 or 50 machines necessary to start on a bombing expedition it will be possible to do the game work with ihe new machine as powerful as the whole squadron." Pile Growing Old Rubber Wanted place. Two largo signs indicate it, and at night a powerful searchlight floods the spot. All kinds of rubber articles "have been thrown on the pile. So far no one has donated an old rubber hose. If you have one that's outlived its usefulness, add it to the collection. Boys threw a number of old bicycle tires over the fence Saturday night. A number of automobile owners added old tires. Women threw across bundles that had old overshoes and hot water bottles in them. It's the fashionable thing right now to throw packages into the Elk3' yard. Get into line. Remember the rubber pile when you leave , your home to go downtown. Then your conscience will tell you that anything made of rubber ought to be taken along for the Red Cross pile. Watch the pil-j grow!

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DRIVE TANKS BUSIEST WHERE BOCHES ARE THICKEST French Juggernants Charge Batteries and Smash Lines Under Terrific Fire. PARIS, July 29 The French "tank cavalry" is playing a large part in the great offensive. They are pounding along close on the heels of the fleeing enemy and killing many of them, rounding up others, and cutting the means of communication. They are in the thickest part of every battle and their light cannon and machine guns are creating havoc among .the German infantry. . German prisoners say that their losses fire-greatly, increased feyv the tank corps.. Attack Batteries of Enemy. In a supplementary official statement issued this afternoon the French war office says: "Since the opening of the artillery bombardment on July 18, the day of the French counter offensive on the front between the Aisne and the Marne our tanks have taken a glorious part in the battle. After piercing the enemy lines and enabling the infantry to enter the breach they have not ceased to accompany or precede the troops. I "Throughout the battle the tanks ! have given proof of their ability to ! maneuver and of thoir incomparable audacity. The crews drove the tanks ! into the hottest parts of the battle and j recoiled from no obstacles. They at- ; tacked the centers of resistance and j the batteries of the enemy under ter1 rific fire from machine guns and special German cannon. Fight for Three Full Days. j "Their gallantry attained the great est results. Each tank accounted for fifteen or twenty German machine guns. Some of the tanks charged the German batteries, putting the gunners out of action and insuring the capture of the cannon and material. The losses sustained by the Germans as a result of the onslaught of the tanks was very high, according to the reports of prisoners. From July 18 to 23 the tanks took part every day in the attack. Most of them were in action twice, and some returned to the fight four or five times in the same day. Some tank companies fought for three full days. Drivers operated their tanks for thirty hours in the two day period of Ju'y 18-19." AUSTRIA MAKES PEACE MOTION fBv Associated Press) AMSTERDAM, July 29 A resolution declaring in favor of an immediate peace without annexations and indemnities was offered in the Austrian lower house Saturday by Deputy Stanek in behalf of the Czech League. The resolution declared that a continuation of the war is useless from the standpoint of both humanity and political utility. It is asserted that all persons should have the right to selfdetermination and asked that the house demand that Austria oppose the annexation and imperialistic policy which had gained the upper hand in Germany and try itself to find a way to find a democratic peace. The house, says a Vienna dispatch to the Vossische Zeitung of Berlin, which reports te incident, rejected the resolution as inadmissible for submission to a vote. Deputy. Stanek said the Czech people would' become great and strong despite the persecutions of . a narrowminded government. The. Czechs never before were so united, so ready to fight, so certain of victory. 'They are united in firm will, he addd. sd never again will bear a foreign yoke. The Czecho-Slovak state wait a iaot which could not be averted.

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STUBBORNLY ATTEMPT TO HOLD ALLIES Teuton Troops, Reinforced by Two Crack Divisions of Bavarian Guards, Display Hardest Resistance Shown. SLASHING VIGOROUSLY F (By Associated Kress) BULLETIN LONDON, July 29. The Americans met Germany's finest regiment in battie south of Sergy last night where the enemy threwjn the whole fourth perate counter-attack. Advices reaching London this afternoon shows that the allies stood like a stone wall, brought the Germans to a clean stop osses on ' and inflicted the heaviest

them. The dispatches praise the work 6ays. . of the Americans highly but gives no ( On the front of the Crown Prince details beyond insisting on the heavy ! Rupprecht there was lively reconlosses which the Prussians suffered j noitering activity and strong enemy

particularly from the American ma chine guns, i (By Associated Press WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE AISNE-MARNE FRONT, July 29. Reinforced by two crack divisions of Bavarian guards, the Teutons today, settled down to the hardest resistance they have yet displayed against the American forces north of the river Ourcq. Up to mid-day the Germans were unable to force a re-crossing of the Ourcq. SLASHING VIGOROUSLY AT FOE iBy Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE AISNE-MARNE FRONT, July 29. French and American troops were slashing vigorously at the stiffening German rear early today with some prospect that before night the advancing line would be close to the river Ardre which is now only a few kilometres' away. The German base at Fere-en-Tarde-nois has been occupied. From Rheims the line now extends almost straight west to Olizy-et-Vio-laine. The forest of Ris is now behind the allies and they are holding Champvoisy to the northeast of the forest. In this region the Germans have the higher ' ground and have some advantage in. the artillery dueL AMERICANS LOCATED " (By Associated Prss i GENEVA. Sunday. July 28. Thlri ty-two Americans, Including some of ficers, recently captured Dy tne uermans, have been lodged near the railroad station at Mannheim, in Baden, on the Rhine, according to a report received in Basle. 7he Americans were placed in this position in order to prevent allied air raids. RUSS OFFICERS MOURN EX-CZAR (3y Associated Prss. AMSTERDAM. July 29. The recent monarchistic congress at Kiev resolved to form centres throughout Russia for the re-establishment of the imperial regime on the lines of that in power prior to March, 1917, and to aim at the reunion of the Ukraine and Great Russia under Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaivetch, according to brief details received here. Kiev newspapers report a recrudescence of the activities of the Black Hundred. i When confirmation of the death of j the former emperor was received in ! Kiev, many Russian officers were seen with crepe wound about their crosses of St. George. When his execution was first denied a crowded thanksgiving service was held in the Kiev cathedral and tne people sang the ancient hymn, "God : Protect the Czar." The archpriest 1 during celebration of the mass, dejclared: "The church stands outside I politics, but it is befitting all tiue beI living Russians to pray for Nicholas, ! the servant of God, who has suffered much." tie spoke of the impending re-establishment of the monarchy and the dynasty, saying, "The temple which was destroyed shall rise again." After the service there was bloody fighting in the streets of Kiev between the monarchists and Bolsheviki. Hindenburg Is Alive, Says Official Statement (By Associated Press) AMSTERDAM - July 29 An official communication received here from German headquarters denies the recent rumors concerning Field Marshal VonHindenburg's health. The communication says Hindenburg's health is excellent, i English Strikers Vote to Return to Work (By Associated Pr!ss) COVENTRY, England, July 29. At a mass meeting today the strikers in the munition plants decided - to resume work immediately. Navy Secretary Has . Interview with King LONDON, July 29. Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the American navy, had a long interview with King George this morning.

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AMERICAN. (Zy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 29 The crossing of the Ourcq by the American forces in their-continued pursuit of the enemy north of the Marne was reported in General Pershing's communique of yesterday, received today at the war department. BRITISH fBy Associated Press) LONDON, July 29 Two lines of German trenches on a two-mile front astride the Brey-Corbie road, east of Amiens, have been captured by Australian troops, the war office announced today. In carrying out this operation the Australians took 100 prisoners. FRENCH. PARIS, July 29 In the fighting north of the Marne yesterday 400 . prisoners were captured, says the of ficial statement from the war office today. .There was no change in the situation during the night. Xhe 6tatement reads: "North of the Marne there wa8 no change ,n the 6ituatjon during tne njght During tne fi nti yetterday on this part of L ' captured about 400 prisoners." GERMAN REPORT. BERLIN, (via London) Sunday, July 23. The war office statement tonight thrusts north of the Lys, on both sides of the Somme and northwest of Montdidier were repulsed. The artillery was active in some sectors. Cn the German Crown Prince's battle front the day passed quietly. .There were small infantry engagements before our new positions. In Champagne the enemy made a local attack and penetrated our foremost line south of Fichtel Mountain. He was for the greater part repulsed by our counter thrust. HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING MARKS TAKINGOF FERE Germans Show Stubborn Resistance to Taking of Supply Base by French. (By Associated Press.) WITH THB FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, July 29. Morning. . The' for ward pressure of the allies was continued uninterruptedly throughout Sunday. On Saturday the progress of the allied forces was extremely rapid, with slight opposition from the retreating enemy but yesterday the Germans everywhere demonstrated that their power of determind resistance was still very strong. In the streets of Fere-en-Tardenols, there was very severe hand-to-hand fighting, but the allies eventually obtained the upper hand. Late last night, fighting was still in progress for the mastery of Ville-en-Tardenois, the Germans strong point on the southeasterly side of the salient, but the allies were gradually gaining the ascendancy here. They are established in the southern portion of the town, having beaten off all efforts of the Germans to dislodge them. Overcome All Obsticles. After conquering Fere-en-Tradenois, the alliese next had before them the difficult task of crossing the river Ourcq In the face of the strongest German fire. Happily the river is running very low just now, for not a bridge was left intact. The allies succeded In overcoming all obstacles here and secured a foothold on the northern bank, where they present a serious menace to the enemy. Farther to the southeast, in the neighborhood of the forest, towards the center of the pocket, both infani try and the artillery were heavily en - gaged. In the region north of Ris forest there were some very furious combats which lasted several hours and resulted in the allies gaining possession of Champvoisy. Then Roncheres was reached by advanced guards. Farj ther to the east, cavalry patrols came into action in tne meuniere woou ana it Villers-Agron Aiguisy JOSEPH BAYLIES DIES, AGED 79 Joseph M. Baylies died at his home on the Henley road Monday morning. Mr. Baylies was born at Edgertown, Mass., August 27, 1835, and came to Richmond with his parents in 1854. When he first came to Richmond he was associated with his father in the manufacture of candles in a building which was situated where the C. & O. railroad now crosses Main street. Later he engaged in the manufacture of stationary and portable engines in the building situated just north of the Pennsylvania railroad depot now occupied by the Pilot Automobile company. In 1883 he purchased the Henley farm, east of town, where he has resided until the time of his death, with the exception of a few years of residence in town. He was married to Emma Grave in 1875. Two daughters survive him: Mrs. Earl P. Haynes of Bay Shore. New York, and Mrs. Alton T. Hale of this city. Mrs. Baylies died in February. 1910.

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SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS TIDE OF HUN INVASION IS FAST EBBING; ALLIES GAIN Allied Battle Line Now Runs From Oulchy to Fere-en-. Tardenois and Crosses Ourcq River. NO ENEMY STAND MADE BULLETIN. (By Associated Press) LONDON, July 29 The Germans started a new battle this morning in a quiet sector east of Rheims by launching a heavy attack against French positions on hill 181. When the latest dispatches were filed, the fighting was proceeding without much advantage on either side. BULLETIN. LONDON, July 29 T h e French won ground on the important front between Soissons and the Ourcq, on the German right flank today. Launching a new attack this morning near Grand Rozoy, they advanced a half mile. The high ground al ready is m French hands. The fighting was still proceeding at latest reports received in London late this afternoon. BULLETIN. 'Bv Associated Press) WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, July 29 (noon) The allies pushed beyond Fere-en-Tardenois this morning and maintained their position everywhere in the face of strong German counter attacks. The village of Sergy changed hands four times finally remaining in possession of the allies. BULLETIN. iBy Associated Press.) LONDON, July 29 The German retreat is continuing along the whole line, the allies closely in pursuit, according to news from the fighting area in the Soissons-Rheims salient received up to noon. The Germans have succeeded in checking to a certain extent, but not in stopping the French advance. North of the Marne the tide of German invasion is fast ebbing. The fact that a general retreat In this region is going on Is not questioned and the only question of moment remaining to be cleared up is the location of the position at which the enemy will turn at bay. Since Saturday morning there have been important changes in the battle line between Soissons and Rheims. Today it runs almost directly east from Oulchy Ie Chateau to Fere en Tardenois, then crosses the Ou'-cq and continues eastward until it reaches the Dormans-Rhcims road northwest of Rheims mountain. Contention is Erroneous. It has been contended by military experts that the Germans might stand on the line of the Ourcq river from whih their heavy cannon might dominate the Paris salient and Chalons railroad along the Marne. This idea is now proved erroneous. . It appears that there is no defensive position south cf the Vesle river to which the Germans can retire and , organize their resistance to allied pres sure. Tne only other defensive position seemingly possible is the one that follows the Aisne and Vesle from Soissons to Fismes and from that point follows the course of the Ardre river toward Rheims. Burning villages along the Al3ne and Vesle from Soissons to Bazoches are reported, and tend to confirm the impression that the Germans do not contemplate organized resistance south of that line. May Have Crawled Out. There is every indication that the German high command has succeeded in extricating its forces from the trap sprung by General Foch. The resistance of the Germans for a week after the beginning of the allied counter offensive probably gave them time to withdraw their heavy guns and a large amount of their supplies from the salient. This resistance was very strong along the line south of Soissons a3 far as Oulchy le Ville and west and southwest of Rheims which were the vital sectors of the battle line. The advance of the aliles east of Oulchy le Chateau must soon compel the enemy to evacuate the line from the Ourcq river toward Soissons for considerable distance. Nearer Rheims, however, the Germans seem to hold positions that will provide a pivot for their retreat toward the Vesles river. Near Ardre River. In this region, the allies this morning were getting very close to the Ardre river, which forms a protection to the right flank of the enemy positions near Rheims. As the situation now stands the Germans must be considered to have suffered a severe defeat north of the Marne, but Is not a Sedan.- While the Germans have been getting their forces back of the bag, between Soissons and Rheims, their forces farther north (Continued on Page Eight.)