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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06

PETROGRAD, Sept. 5.--The arrest OF
Grand Dukes Michael and Paul and
their wives wns the result Of evidence
of a monarchist plot obtained By Pre-
r,i.r Kerensky at tho Moscow confer
ence last week. The leaders we're
women, Mile. Margaret Hitrovo, Of
Tobolsk, and Nine. Liubov Hitrovo, OF
Yelaburg, members of a well known
bureaucratic family. Both are pris-
oners.
Grand Duke Dimitri Paulovitch was
also reported to have been arrested, but
this has not been confirmed.
Yaroudny, Minister Of Justice, has
been asked TO resign, it is stated, be-
cause he failed TO unearth the con.
spiracy 10 restore the autocracy and the
throne Of the Gar. Kerensky is said
to have asked the Minister 10 quit his
post.
In addition to the members of the
Romanoff house, the police have arrest
ed numerous other persons alleged to
have participated in the plot to place
on the throne one Of the Grand Dukes,
presumably Michael, who was Car for
a dav after the abdication of Nicholas.
In the home of Grand Duke Paul was
found a mistress Of the old RomanoH
court, Nine. F. A. Narychaine, conf
dante of tho former Dowager Empress
Alexandra Feodorovna. Nine. Nary
chaine was not arrested, but her corre-
spondence was seized.
The "Birzheviya" says a number Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Women Arrested as Leaders
In Plot to Restore Car
Conspirator., Discovered by Kerensky, Partisans
of Old Autocracy-Minister Asked to Quit
More Grand Dukes Reported Under Arrest

officers and other grand dukes have
been arrested, but the states attorney
refuses to divulge their names.
A special council was held yesterday
by Premier Kcrensky and the chief
ministers, at which plans for future
action against conspirators were laid.
An indictment against the Hitrovo
women and their accomplices already
has been drawn up.
The Ministry of Justice refuses to
give out any facts concerning the ar
rests. According TO some of the news
papers, however, the headquarters of
the monarchist conspiracy is in the
Crimes, where other grand dukes and
duchesses and the Dowager Empress
live under surveillance. In the Crimea
the newspapers assert, there recently
has been founded a society under the
name of Forward for the Car and
Holy Russia" which was detected or
ganizing and training "czarisp prop
agandists, with the design of sending
them to the front to revive monarch
ism in the army.
Grand Duke Paul was arrested last
night. The assistant commander Of
the Petrograd district, with detach-
ment Of picked soldiers. arrived at
Tsarskoe- Selo and read the order fer
his arrest The assistant commander
stated the arrest was by order OF Pre-
mier Kerensky Later, the same ofii-
Ger visited Gntchina and arrested
Michael and his wife. A Colonel Die.Z
was also arrested at Gatchins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Searching
inquiry into the uttersnces Of German
language newspapers in the United
States, socalistic magazines and liter
ature Of so-called peace societies and
associations, regarded as likely to lead
to prosecution in some instances, is be
ing conducted by the Department OF
Justice.
The department considers its posi-
tion strengthened By the recent de-
cison OF Federal Judges Hough, OF
New York, and Speer, Of Georgia. in
sustaining the action OF Postmaster
General Burleson in refusing the
privileges of the mails to "The Masses"
and "The Jeffersonian.'
Recent utterances and activities OF
Mayor Thompson of Chicago and his
paper, "The Republican" in connection
with the convention there OF the Peo-
ple's Council of America for Democracy
and Peace also are being scrutinized.
The department has held repeatedly
that it is not its function to prohibit
or to break up pacifst meetings or con-
ventlons, but close scrutiny OF the
utterances of speakers and others at
such meetings is maintained to deter
mine possible violation of the espio-
mage act.
Included in the investigation of al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Peoples Council
Ordered Out of
Quarters Here
Landlord Requests Vacancy
as Police Charge Law
Is Violated

While travel-weary members OF the
Peoples Council of America sougn'
last week in the Middle West the
sanctunn for their peace conference
which Mayor Thompson OF Chicago
finally assured them, an unforeseen
blow was aimed at the pacifist orgsn!za-
tion back home in New York.
The council has oeen notified that il
must give up at once its headquarters
at 20 Fifth Avenue, from which has
been directed its anti-war propaganda
in all parts of the country, members
admitted yesterday.
This order came from George A.
Plimpton. landlord of the building.
The notice was actuated by letter
Mr.. Plimpton received from the Police
Department.
Members of the council who did not
attend its interrupted peace conference
made public yesterday Mr.. Plimpton's
letter, dated August 90, when Mime
spolis had already turned cold
shoulder to the pa:lhsts.
Addressing his letter to the directors
of the Peoples Council of America, Mr..
Plimpton wrote:
"Gentlemenl have received the fol-
lowing letter from the Police Depart
ment of the City Of New York, dated
August IS:
This Office is in possession Of
information that the law is being
violated in your premises, and you
are hereby notified that from this
date forward you will be held re-
sponsible for any violation of law
planned or committed within said
building by any Of its tenants
"Now you can readily understand
that | do not want 10 be held respon-
sible for your actions upstairs. II you
commit treason or give aid and comfort
TO the enemy | am held responsible as
landlord. hereby serve notice on you,
therefore, 20 vacate the premises, TO
take effect at once
Mr.. Plimpton yesterday would not
discuss his notification to the council,
which showed no signs of moving. II
seems probable that when Louis p.
Lochner, Emily Greene Balch. Rebeccs
Shelly, Crystal Eastman and the other
delegates from New York return with
in a day or two from the -pactist
Middle West they will find that their
organization still has home. But, so
far as could be learned last night, the
attitude Of the Police Department has
not changed, and further orders might
at anV he aNnectpd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
British Ship Losses
Increase; Twenty
Sunk Last W eek

LONDON, Sept. 5.-For the fourth
week IN succession, the losses Of Brit
ish shipping from attack by submarines
show an increase. Last week twenty
vessels Of more than 1900 tons and
three under that tonnage were sent to
the bottom. While this marks an in
crease Of two over the number Of maj or
ships sunk during the preceding week,
II shows a correspondingly falling of
in the number Of smaller vessels de-
stroyed. Apparently, the U-boats are
concentrating against the larger ships,
as the Admiralty announces that there
was no loss in fishing vessels, which
formerly have suffered heavily at the
hands of U-boat commanders.
Ever since the week ending August
5, the weekly toll exacted by the Ger
man submarines has risen steadily, the
figures for the four successive periods,
including the major ships only. being
fourteen, fifteen, eighteen and twenty.
The record for July, when 175,00o tons
Of British shipping was destroyed ac-
cording TO official announcement, WAS
bettcred in August, though only slight
", and the maintenance of the average
Of the first week in September for the
entire month will show a considerable
increase over all preceding figures since
June. when the high total Of eighty-fve
vessels was lost.
The fluctuations from week TO week
since the "black" period Of April nre
chnu.r in the following table:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
German Army Advances
80 Miles Beyond Riga
In Pursuit of Russians

LONDON, Sept. 5.-The Germans are
advancing beyond Riga, in pursuit of
the retresting Russians, with amazing
speed, having already crossed the Lii
vonian River ,Aa some thirty-three
miles northeast Of the evacuated sea
mort. and captured Duenamuende. at
the mouth Of the Dvina:
Along the coast the Russian forces
apparently are keeping intact and
maintaining some semblance OF order,
but further to the east the troops are
in precipitous fight. The left wing
and centre Of the Twelfth Army is
declared by Berlin to be crumpled IN
ward to an alarming degree, while the
Russian resrgusrds on the IA have
been wiped ou..
There is a suspicion here that the
German advance guard consists largely
of srmored motor cars. cavalry ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Pacifst Moves
Of Chicago Mayor
Under Scrutiny
Department Of Justice to
Second Investigation of
Security League
( special Corresp'ndsncsl


CHICAGO. Sept. 5.-The Federal De-
partment Of Justice is ready to investi-
gate the alleged seditious acts Of Mayor
Thompson. This was assured to-day
when various agencies seeking that end
held closed meetings to plan procedure
against the Mayor. The recent anti
war meeting, held with his consent,
and recent interviews in which ne de-
nounced the policy Of the government
will form the basis of the CONTEMPLATED
action.
Preliminary arrangements were made
to-day by the general committee of the
Chicago branch Of the National Sc
curity League to hold great mass
meeting in the loop district within the
next week to offset the effects of the
peace meeting held last Sunday. An
invitation will be extended 20 Elihu
Root. of New York, to deliver me prin-
cipal address at the meeting.
The committee adopted resolutions
at a luncheon at the Union League
Club branding the recent actions OF
Mavor Thompson seditious. Several of
the city's prominent lawyers were set
to work outlining plans for bringing
the Thompson matter before the Fed
eral authorities. John s. Miller and
Frank l.. Shepard. attorneys. who are
members of the committee, are said to
have expressed confidence that the
matter was one for the government TO
handle.
II. II. Merrick, president Of the local
branch of the league. announced that
ne would make formal complaint
against "The Republican" recognized
as the Mayors organ, on the ground
that the paper has published seditious
matter in connection with the govern
ment's conduct Of the war.
Governor Lowden held private con
ference with the subcommittee OF the
National Security League, which earlier
had adopted a resolution denouncing
the Mayor as unpatriotic, and heartily
indorsed the purposes of the league.
Assurance vas given members of the
subcommittee by the Chicago represen-
,atives Of the Federal Department OF
Justice that the league was working IN
the right direction with its campaign
against the Mayor, and that the results
will be made the basis Of an immediate
Federal nvestigation.
A demonstration Of soldiers against
CIV automobile parties constituting
delegation Of the William Hale Inomp-
son Republican Club, bound fof
county fair and political rally at Kan
kakee, was avoided by the Mayor to-
day. ,
The Mayor had warning that his well
come along the route of sixty-six miles
light be embarrassing. and he was not
i'm line when the procession started.
Soldiers, however, mistook one OF ms
supporters for Thompson, and stripped
a banner giving the name OF the club
from the machine in which they thought
,he Mayor was riding. Civilians joined
in the demonstrations and other ban
rers were torn from machines.
The man who looked like the Mayor was
asked: What are you doing with an
American flag" There were Kisses,
cat.caIls, cries of Stacker" Kaiser"
and the like.
a bov AT Thirty-third Street, similar.
ly misled, tried 70 present the Mayor,
With a German flag, but the emblem fell
20 the pavement, where 1t was oblit-
Grated By passing vehicles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The Rus
sian feet in the Baltic, aided by sub
marines, is preparing to meet the Ger
man naval forces which are sweeping
up the coast of Riga, according to Off
cial dispatches which reached the Rus
sian Embassy here to-day.
A great sea battle, these dispatches
say. is expected of Kronstsdt, the fort
ress Of Petrograd. German mine
sweepers are clearing the waters for the
advance on the Russian capital.
There is no improvement in the
morale of the Russian armies, espe-
cislly behind the fronts, the embassy
reports indicate. Soldiers are SAID TO
be- going home in large numbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Russian Fleet Ready for Battle

cyclists. as il seems incredible to mill
tary observers that infantry could ad-
vance at such a pace. At last reports
German troops were nearing the towns
of Segevold and Lemburg. to which the
Russians have retired in their east
ward flight from the line of the Dvina,
between Illusk and Riga. These posi-
tions are expected to fall at any mo-
ment, as there is no sign that the Ger
mans intend to let up in their swift
pursuit of the Russians.
Coincident with their rapid advance
in the Riga region the Germans are
threatening a wide offensive in the
Dvinsk district, 40 miles southwest of
Riga on the Dvina. where violent ar
tillery actions are reported.
Kerensky views the fall OF Riga and
the general military situation resulting
therefrom with grave concern, accord
ing to an interview reported here. He
says his troops are suffering from an
inadequate supply Of heavy artillery,
without which 1t IS impossible TO check
the enemy's advance.
The war vessels which were reported
TO be shelling the Riga coast line, and
which, il was thought. probably might
be covering a landing OF troops TO cut
Of the retreat OF the Riga army, were
submarines-probably craft which were
reported earlier is operating in ad-
jscent waters in company with torpedo
boat destroyers and mine sweeping
trawlers.
On the southern front the Russo
Rumanian lines have been maintained,
two positions in the Czernowitz region
which the Austro- German forces had
stormed being retaken in counter at
tacks.
(Netrs OF the other battle front,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Dehes Reichstag Majority
Hanover Army Head Orders
Stricter Press Ban

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 6.-Apparentiy
to add point TO the ultimatum OF the
Reicbstac majority to Chancellor Mi
cbsslis that steps must be taken before
tho Reichstag reassembles this month
,oward abolishing the political censor
chin the military commander for tho
I'm Army Corps district, at Hanover
his iust issued an order institutins q
nreventiye censorship on all brochures
ronnblets. leaflets, etc, touching upon
matters of public interest.
The order applies TO mimeosraphed
- ,vnowritten publications and those
~, ",n,tonded only for private circulation
W;"lators Of the order may be imPris-
ored for wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
What Wilson Wishes
In German Reforms

WASHINGTON. Sept. SIT was in
dicated at the State Department to-day
that the governmental reforms neces-
sary in Germany before the United
States will treat with that country in
clude radical electoral progress, with
out which it was believed the desired
characterization Of Germany would not
take place
II was not stated whether the
changes required in the voting system
would have 70 take the character Of
universal and equal suffrage, but il is
believed that an elective Reichstag,
chosen or that principle, With min
istry responsible to the Reichstag,
would meet the demands Of President
Wilson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Germanamericanisms

From IA, Stddts-Zs'turo. September ~
As may easily be conceived. the sinking Of
III. Assyria by the U-boats has, In the club Of
Fifth Avenue. aroused great Indignation A.
IN. Hun.. Tn. Assyris had the most power
ful cargo Of Scotch Thiskey that ever was
carried BY q good vessel in the Samaritan
service Of tn. Anslo-ss1on democracy. The
A.,yr,s demands special revenge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Would Suppress Fmns

PETROGRAD. Sept o.--Ihe "oVerhof
c.oraI of Finland has returned 10
ueIsinefors with Premier KerensSy
.anc,;on for opposition by armed force
e necessary. to any act Of the Finnish
~ I aovernment which he deems inim-
io.i ~ IN, welfare Of Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Wilson's Note Is Textbook
High School Pupils Study Re-
ply to Pope

CHICAGO. Sept. students at the
Hyde Park High School to-day for their
first lesson of the fall term in English
were handed copies Of President Will
sons reply 10 the peace proposals Of
Pope Benedict XV They will use as
their textbooks for several days printed
leaflets containing the note in full.
president Wilson's reply 70 the Pope
should be clearly understood by every
high school student" said Principal H.
r. Loomis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
u. S. Agents Raid |. w. W.
Throughout the Country;
Seize Men and Records
German Papers and Pacifsts
Watched by Secret Service

legged seditious publications and others
Of a character regarded as open 70
question, are individual newspapers
and magazines published in German IN
this country and the advertising and
other literature of the American Union
Against Militarism, the Peoples Coun-
Gil, the League of Conscientious Oh
jectors and other organizations affil-
lated with them or Of similar char
actcr.
Prosecutions Believed Near
The time is not far distant, however,
in the opinion of some officials, when
the government will begin prosecutions.
Hundreds of newspaper and magazine
articles, whose propriety admittedly is
open to two interpretations, have been
placed before officials here. In most
instances, it is said, these articles have
been cleverly worded so as to bring
them virtually within the law. while at
the same time creating the effect de-
sired.
A large number of the articles and
editorials under investigation do not
attack the government, but centre their
criticism upon allies of the United
States. What proceedings, if any, can
be taken in these instances. it was said.
depends wholly upon the wording Of
each individual article.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
Militants Get Sixty Days
Eleven Women Sentenced for
Picketing President Wilson

WASHINGTON. Sept. eleven Of
the militants Of the National Womsn's
party arrested yesterday while picket
ing the Presidents reviewing stand at
the parade Of the National Army men
we're sentenced to-day 10 sixty days in
the workhouse. They did not appeal
and began serving time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06

Big Comedy Hit, a Tailor Made Man
Cohsn & Harris Theatre, " i?nd 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06

Charges OF many compilations have
been received BY the department in con
nection with the organizations actiyi-
ties. Recently il was charged that IN.
cluded in the ranks OF the Industrial
Workers of the World were many Aus
trians who have been active in stirring
up strife intended 20 hamper American
industries doing work handled by Ger.
mans before the United States declared
a state of war existing with Germany o..
Continued investigation has failed, "
is understood. 10 connect these activities
with German money The dePsrtmsn.
has determined IN. principal reservoirs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06

(News Of the other battle front,
on Poqe ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-06
" AT II f R

ri, and warmer to-day; Tomorrow
: probably showers; fresh south
Winds, increasing this
afternoon.
Full Report on rsEe
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-10-05
National Army Men Entrain.

Sixty Montgomery county men, compos-
ing the first increment Of the county's
quota of 1871 men under the first call, left
here last Friday afternoon for Camp Meade.
Md. Fifteen hundred men, women and
children from all sections of the county
were at the station to see the boys off,
The boys assembled in the Circuit Court
room at 10 A. M. and. after answering the
roll-call were given brief instructions by
Preston Ray, Of the local exemption board
Each man was presented with a package
Of smoking tobacco, and was given silk
badge bearing the official designation of
the local board and an Identification card.
The local board entertained the boys at
dinner at the Montgomery Hotel where
the dining room was attractively decorated
with flowers and flags in their honor.
Beginning at 2 O'Clock exercises were
held in the court room. Addresses we're
delivered by Judge Edward C. Peter, An
drew J. Cummings, j. Dawson Williams
and Chas. W. Prettyman. Rev. Willard F.
Minnick, rector Of Christ Episcopal Church,
made the opening prayer, and the bene-
diction was delivered by Rev. J. ". Dufey,
pastor of the Methodist Church.
Upon the conclusion Of the exercises the
boys formed into line in front Of the court
house. and. headed by the Kings Valley
Band, marched to the depot the entire as
semblage joined in the procession.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-10-05
Cut MIX Price Raise.

Reduction Of the price Of IS cents a
gallon for milk to 33 IL cents has been
agreed upon by the Maryland and Virginia
Milk Producers Association. which repre-
sents the farmers who supply milk to the
Washington market.
This action was taken at a meeting Of
the executive committee Of the Organiza-
ton last Saturday in the Munsey building
Washington. following receipt Of a petit
ton from number OF Washington deal
ers. in which ii was urged that the price
Of 35 cents would prove very injurious to
the industry. and in which it was sug-
gested that the producers modify the price
TO so cents.
While the producers at the meeting in
sisted that even 35 cents a gallon there
was no profit in milk at present feed
prices. they decided to make concession
rather than precipitate fight with the
dealers, which might result in a milk
strike.
The price Of SO 1-2 cents applies to
milk Of 8 l-2 per cent butter fat content.
whereas the original price asked was 35
cents.
The scale of advance for milk Of higher
butter fat content is the same as under the
original request. cents for a full point
butter fat.
This means that per cent milk will sell
for 35 IL cents wholesale. instead Of 81
cents. and 1-2 per cent milk will sell
for 81 1-2 rather than SO.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-10-05
Real Estate Transfers.


W. Granville Guss to Ora R. Bawden, lots
in Chevy Chase $40.
Hymena Stearman to Nellie Jane Blick,
about ID acres near Four Corners $40.
Annie E. Hempstone to Vernon Hemp.
| stone, II acres near Poolesville $40.
Anna o. Millea to Ida N. Western. lots
in Alta Vista; $40.
George B. Davis to Richard M. Mailman
2 acres near Barnesville 500.
Mary F. Higgins to Charles J. Green, So
acres near Jamestown; $40.
John A. Windsor to Charles j. Green. So
acres near Jamestown $50.
Charles E. Wire, Inc. to Mary Noyes. lot
in Takoma Park; $40.
Isaac j. Young and wife to David j.
Young, lot In Linden SIS.
David j. Young and wife to Isaac j.
Young. acre near Linden; IS.
f. X. Emig to Charles r. COnine, lots in
Takoma Park $50.
Louis C. Beall ct ux. ct al. to Louis C.
Beall ct ux ct al. lot in Gaithersbure SIS.
Louis c. Beall ct ux. to Harvey A. Selby,
lot in Gaithersburg; SIS.
Gouverneur Price to Rufus c. Brown, lots
in Woodmont; $40.
American Land Company to Lucy W.
Salisbury. lot in Cabin John Park: $40
William Barnum to Frank p Hartman,
| l-2 acres. part of Pheasant Hills" $40.
Thomas |. Burton TO John f. Gore, is
acres near Burtonsville IS.
Leila N. Hilleary to Wilfred c. Harr, lots
in Takoma Park; $40.
Alta Vista Realty Company 10 Sadie A.
Saunders. lot in Huntington Terrace $40.