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The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
KERENSKY urges RUSS
To RALLY TO VICTORY.
Redeem Country's Honor" Is Die
tator's Appeal IN Proclamation.

Wy AetaNc Ah0oho " As 81
Petrograd. Aug. s.-In a dramatic
appeal addressed to the whole Rus
sian people, Dictator Kerensky to-
day summoned his countrymen to
rally behind the provisional govern
ment, forget petty party strife in Rus
sia's "gravest hour and redeem the
country's honor by pushing to VIC
torious conclusion the battle for the
whole human race" The Premier's s
proclamation read as follows:
During this crisis the reconstructed
provisional government must bear the
burden of the direction of our country
in its gravest hour.
IAN enemy offensive as well as in
ternational disorders menace Russia.
Only the most heroic and self sac
rificing efforts, only the strictest au-
thority can save US and make for a
strong government capable Of free
ing Russa's territory from the en-
emy.
Realizing its sacred task, the gov
ernment will not hesitate before
whatever obstacle to arrive at con-
clusion worthy of the honor of our
great nation on which depends the
future of the country.
1.-The government is confident that
the invincible strength of the revo-
luton will be used to establish the
safety Of Russia and to re-establish
her honor. outraged by treason and
by miserable cowardice.
1.-THE government is convinced that
in this historic hour which decides
our fate the free Russian citizens will
forget party differences and unite
in safeguarding the liberty which will
assure, after bloodshed and suffer-
ing happy future for Russia, free
and great and battling at this mo-
ment for the whole human race.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
OFFICIALS RETICENT
ABOUT PLOT REPORT
Refuse to Discuss Poisoned Bread.
Detectives Reported Investigating.

Secretary OF War Baker yesterday
refused to confirm or deny the re-
port OF the poisoning OF 5000 losves
OF bread, baked on a rush order
several days ago as part OF a ten
day ration served to a departing
corps OF engineers at the Washing
ton Barracks.
Il know nothing at all about the
matter" Secretary Baker said. NO
report has been made TO me in re-
gard to it."
High officials Of the War Depart
ment would not comment last night
on the poisoning OF the $4,000
pounds OF bread. Capt VIII II.
Poynt post Quartermaster at Wash
ington Barracks, admitted that the
bread had been spoiled" but added
that he was not in a position 70 give
any details about happenings at the
post
W. G. Campbell. head OF the East
ern food and drug inspection dis
trict and acting head OF the Bureau
Of Chemistry in the Department OF
Agriculture. in the absence OF DR..
Alsberg, said he was unable 20 con
firm the report that the analysis OF
the poisoned bread was made in the
drug laboratory Of the bureau be-
cause he had but lately returned to
Washington after a trip. He said
that IL the sample had been sub
mitted TO the department for an
alysis IL would certainly go TO the
drug laboratory or to the food con-
troll branch OF the bureau.
That the sample was sent 60 the
Agricultural Department. IL sent 10
any government chemical plant for
analysis is shown by the fact that
Henry d. Hubbard. secretary OF the
Bureau OF Standards. said that 20
the best OF his knowledge the sam
pie had not been submitted 10 his
bureau. This is the only other
chemical laboratory in the city that
could handle the analysis. Il is said.
That rumors OF the falsity OF the
poison plot report were not believ-
ed by detectives working on the
case, was shown by an increase in
the veiled activity on the part OF
Secret Service men and officials last
night. II is thought that twenty
four hours will bring new facts Of
the existence OF the German spy
intrigue here.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
INEW GERMAN POISON
SWEEPS entire town
Amentieres Devastated by Deadly
Fumes from New Shells,
CBy Agence Radio to L. N. s.


Paris, Aug. 9.-The city of Armen-
there's, in Northern France, has been
cleared of civilians owing to the dis
astrous effect of a new kind of Ger
man poison shells.
The city was deluged by the Ger
mans with very small projectiles
which sprinkled the streets and roofs
with a colorless liquid. Two hours
later the liquid evaporated in dense
fumes which penetrated every corner
Of the city. striking down men, women
and children.
The deadly effect of the poison upon
the people developed six hours later.
Their bronchial tubes were swollen,
their eyes bulged, and their mucous
membrane scared. 1t was necessary
to rush the whole population to the
hospitals where many died.
A number of others are in a danger
Gus condition. suffering from delirium
and halucinations
Abbe Can1elot., the sole remaining
priest in the city, died trying to sue
cor the victims, The British are try
ing to discover the components of the
poison.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Anti Conscription Drug
Is Latest Stacker Idea

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. s.--Curtis
Ackerman. editor OF German
language newspaper here, was ar
rested yesterday charged with en-
eouraging resistance to the draft
Henry Rector, Assistant United
States District Attorney, said that a
young man of German parentage who
had been called in the first draft had
informed him that Alderman offered
to give him powders which would re-
duce his weight so that he would be
physically disqualified for army
service.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
'U-BOATS NOW SINK
ONLY BIG STEAMERS
During Week No Small Boats At.
tackled by Submarines.

London, Aug. 9.-That- German
submarines are now devoting prac-
tically all their attention to big
steamships. to the exclusion of fish,
ing boats and trawlers. was the
conclusion drawn in maritime cir
cles today from the fact that no
small craft was sunk during the
past week. ,..;.
The official statement of the ad-
miralty. announcing that twenty
one British ships of more than 1,6e0
tons and two of less than that size
were sent down during the past
week. showed an increase of two
vessels over the preceding week.
Seafaring men say that the u
boats are becoming more cautious
in their war against shipping. espe-
cially now that the United States
.destroyers are cooperating with
British and French war craft in
'sYbpsEIps stalking.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
GERMAN DRIVE aims
At RUSSIA'S GRAIN
Port of Odessa Seen as Objective
In Bessarabia Campaign.
By the InternatI

my the internauonal news Scrvtce.) }
London, Aug. 9.-Exclusive fnforma-
ton conveyed in these dispatches yes
terday regarding Germany's appar-
ent aim to push through Bessarabia TO
Odessa, Russia's great Black Sea port,
and the center of her tremendous
grain trade. was confirmed in advices
reaching London newspapers from Pc
troSrad today. One of them learned
that the fear OF such a Teuton drive
is becoming general in Russia. Up
to early this evening details regard
ing the military situation in the east
were lacking.
Reports from Petrograd voiced new
alarm with regard to the Russian in
ternal situation, particularly as to the
transportation system, which is hope
lessly crippled. The shortage of fuel
Is becoming more and more menacing.
The fear of terrible hardships during
the coming winter is beginning to grip
the people. The cabinet situation,
while nowhere viewed with optimism,
is considered generally favorable.
whole Muscovite realm still looks
upon Kerensky as the country's past
and prospective savior, though it is
frankly admitted his task involves
staggering difficulties.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
CHANCELLOR LEAVES
FOR WAR CONFERENCE
Important Meeting Called by Kaiser
at Great Headquarters.
(By Agence Radio to i. n, {

Zurich, Aug. 9.-Late dispatches
from Berlin tonight state that the
new chancellor, DIR. Georg Michaelis,
is leaving for great German head
quarters to see the Kaiser.
Amsterdam, Aug, e.-one of the
most important conferences in
months has been called by the
Kaiser at grand headquarters.
Participating in the conference
will be the military. government
and diplomatic leaders of the En-
pire.
Those attending furnish one OF
the most imposing arrays of Ger
man leaders that have come togeth-
er since the outbreak OF the war.
In the conference will be the
crown prince. Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg, Quarter Master Gen.
Ludendorff. Chancellor Michaelis,
DR.. Kuhlman, the new foreign sec
retary; Vice Chancellor and Minis
ter of Interior Helfferich and DIR.
Won Stumm. permanent secretary of
the foreign office.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Gets Letter from Son
Reported Killed in War

Caldwell. N. j., Aug. s.-Charles B.
Garfield. Of fthis place. today received
a letter from his son. Harry C. Can
Held, who enlisted in the Eighth Regi-
ment at Ottawa and was in the first
Canadian expedition, and who had
been officiaily reported as probably
killed In January last and buried with
out Identification.
The letter said the young soldier had
been wounded and gassed during an
attack On ssEnSp trsnoe \
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
German Editor Jailed
For Sarcastic Attack
On Gen. Pershing

st. Paul. MIMI. Aug, s.-Because
his paper accused General Persh-
ing of being popular with the
ladies" and having the known
qualities Of a diplomat, but as yet
having done nothing to mark him
as a general Is said to be one of
the reasons for the arrest today
of the st. Paul Volkzeitung.
DR.. Bergmeier is also said to
have cast dispersion by innuen-
do on American war measures.
He was arrested by order of
President Wilson and is in Jail
waiting further instructions from
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Talk Of Peace Terms
Evidence Of Weakness
And viii Prolong War
By SENATOR GILBERT NJ HITCHCOCK,
Of Nebrasks.


Of Neb<asks.
Il sympathize with those who de-
sire peace, but ] feel that the best
way to secure peace 10 TO push
Preparations for war until the Ger
man government is made to realize
the real situation.
When the German government
appreciates Americas military
strength IL will be much more like
ly to coneede reasonable terms of
peace.
America cannot afford TO do any
act which can be interpreted as an
evidence of weakness or hesitation.
That would prolong the war.
ITO agitate or discuss terms OF a
separate American peace would
lead Germany to conclude that
America was weakening and this
would delay the day when Germany
would come to terms"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
TROUBLE
UP TO council
Defense Body Will Force
Arbitration Of Disputes on
Government Work.

The Council of National Defense yes
terday, alarmed at the spread of labor
| troubles. moved toward the compul-
sorry arbitration of all disputes arising
over government work.
The council announced the appoint
ment Of a commission of nine to
which all contractors must agree to
submit labor disputes. All persons
accepting employment on government
contracts must similarly agree to
abide by the final decision Of this
tribunal
Most of the difficulty so far has
been over the enforcement OF the
eight-hour day provision on govern
ment work. DifficuIty has occurred in
interpreting the eight-hour law be-
cause many contractors have sublet
and again sublet their work. 1t has
| been difficult to determine whether
this sublet and re-sublet work was
or was not for the government.
The council in its announcement
subject to the eight-hour law and
prescribes time and a half payment
overtime beyond this daily period.
Hear All Disputes.
Three members of this labor adjust
/ ment committee will represent the
| government. three the employers and
three the employees. 1t will hear all
| disputes involving more than 1000
workers and may itself or through
! delegated bodies composed on its own
lines. hear disputes involving fewer
persons. The regulations prescribed
for the new commission provide that
the labor department must first try
~ rnadfafa la hAr trntthlau hnfnra
appeal to the commission.
The enforcement OF its decisions.
which must be made within thirty
days of the conclusion of a case. will
be through the agreement of the con-
tractors and his employees which they
must make before they accept a gov
eminent contract or are employed
upon one.
Authorities HopcfuI.s ~ :
Officials maintain an optimistic view
OF the labor situation. Secretary Dam
iels said yesterday that the strike of
far confined to the Pelham Bay Park
cantopment and that he believed 1t
would soon be settled.
Other information at hand here in
dicates that the labor troubles are
largely the result of union and inter-
union politics. Samuel Gompers, as
head OF the American Federation of
Labor, has given his pledge to the
administration to the effect that labor
troubles during the war will not be
pressed to the point OF strike. He
and other responsible international
union officers are doing their best to
keep this promise, It was said in Of
fetal quarters yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
HUN DRIVE ON RUSS
LOSES MOMENTUM
Slackenins Seen in Progress of
Austro-German Forces.
CDy Azenee Radio to I. n. So

Paris. Aug. S.-La Liberte learns
from the Eastern front that the pro-
gress OF the Austro-GerInan armies
south Of the Dniester is slackening.
Between the Dniester and the
Pruth. their advance Is reported to
have stopped. partly owing to in
creased Russian resistance and
partly because the results of the
fighting further south are awaited.
The Russians continue to dispute
the passages OF the Upper Car
pathian Valley, where the Austrian
progress Is less rapid.
Gen Korniloff admits the gravity
OF the situation. but hopes to over
come the enormous difficulties.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Russian Liberty Loan
of with Great Rush

i Petrograd, Aug. 9-Wednesday,
the first Of the three Liberty Loan"
days in Russia, proved great sue
cess. Automobiles paraded the streets
OF the capital and decorated booths
were installed in the principal thor
oushfares for the sale Of the war
l ss ~ ssAHss
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
CHIEFS confer
ON AIDING RUSS
Scott and Lansing Discuss
Sending Troops to
East Front.

Cen Hugh L Scott and Secretary
Lansing yesterday discussed with
some freedom the possibility OF send
ing troops to Russia and Italy. As a
result It seemed very likely that
troops viii be sent. They will not.
In all probability, constitute an ex-
pedition in force.
II our men In khaki go to Russia
they will go to stiffen the morale of
the newest Of republican armies. II
they go to Italy It will be to aid IN
the gigantic engineering works con-
nected with the Italian drive to Tri-
este.
Need Equipment.
Russia has 100000 splendid ight-
ing men," Gen Scott said yesterday.
What she needs : their organiza-
tion- She also Is in vital need OF rail-
way and other transportation equip
ment- Her chief difficulty now Is in
provisioning and equipping her forces.
Locomotives that have been sent
to Russia from this country have ar
rived with vital parts missing" said
Gen. Scott. limiting at German in
trigue affecting Russia.
To Set Example.
General scott's remarks were taken
to mean that the principle mission
OF American troops sent to Russia
would be to prove to the Russian
people the sincerity Of the United
States in this war and to set an
example OF the effectiveness Of dis
eipline and organization to the new
republican armies.
Secretary Lansing admitted that the
dispatch OF troops to Russia Is and
has been under serious considera-
ton for long time.
1t was indicated at the State De-
partment that these troops, II sent
would go to a point on the Russian
line where there are no Austrians
engaged. We are not at war with
Austria. 1t would require some spe-
cific hostile act on the part OF either
Austria or the United States to bring
on a formal declaration Of war.
Would Mean War.
It was believed that were our troops
to Join the Russian line against the
Germans. upon which same line the
Austrians were fighting In another
part, a declaration Of war would rap
Idly follow from one country or the
other.
General Scott was optimistic on the
whole with regard to the Russian sit
uation.
"As long as they do what they are
doing now he said. the Russian
troops are doing their part They
are keeping busy 80 German and
Austrian divisions and fifteen Bull
garian divisions on the eastern front.
This. Of course. is a tremendous help
to the allies"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
HUN MAN power
I4,629,000. men
Ninety-three Per Cent of
Young Men Found
Fit for Duty.
BY KARL II. Won WIEGAyD.

~ 1h1hhA WIN
STAFF Correspondent of the 1. n. s.
CThe last American correspondent
TO leave Germany and recently ar
rived in New York from the Scandi-
navian countries)
Copyright. 1917, by International
News Servfee-D
New York. Aug. s.-Germsny's
man power" is 14.s2s.o0o men.
That figure represents the "poten-
tiai man power" for the drafts" in
the German Empire since the begin
ming of the war OF men between IS
and As years OF age. 1t is made up
OF 11,soo.ooo men between the ages
OF 20 and A. living in Germany in
1910. the increase in the following
three years and the classes of is-
year-old recruits for the four years
from 1914 TO 1917, inclusively.
Biggest Draft Expected.
This does not take into considera-
tion 100000 above the age of Is,
OF whom between 100000 and
100000 men are between az and
-NA sA-N ~Ao1G ~" ONNNNtn AN
and Is years of age. which will be
drawn for service for next year.
That particular draft is expected 10
exceed 100000 and promises TO be
the largest in the history Of Ger
many. perhaps the largest Germany
may have in many years as the birth
rate in Germany had been decreas-
ing rapidly even before the war.
The figures given are those OF the
imperial statistics. representatives
of army examination boards and the
researches OF Ferdinand Hueppe. an
expert on Germany's man power
Large Percentage Mt.
According to these figures. largely
Official. 80 out OF every 100 young
men in Germany were found '-ht''
for some form Of military service
in the first, second or third line
s. out of every 100 for the FIRST
line and trained reserves and $
out Of the remaining IS for sub
stitute reserves and the last line.
To get the largest possible number
Of men under arms this spring when
combined simultaneous offensive OF
the allies was expected on all fronts,
this last IS per cent was heavily
drawn upon for a short time, but
thousands were sent back home to
work when the Russian revolution
made defense OF the EasI front un-
necessary.
Germany has not yet found II nee
essary to extend the military age. II
remains as before the war-from 1s
to "A and ceases at 4s. Under the
law young man six months past his
eighteenth birthday is considered as
being 19.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
TURN DEAF EAR
TO PEACE TALK
Agitation Seen as Effort to
Save Hohenzollern
Military Policy.

Demands for peace from two
sources looked the administration
square in the face yesterday. A less
tangible. though perhaps more i'm
portant. means OF attaining peace, be-
gan TO develop from another source.
These three Developments Of the day
were:
1.-The demands OF pacinsts ana
draft registers at the Capitol that the
conscript law be repealed ana that
the country now state its peace con-
ditions and attempt 70 attain them
through attendance at the September
conference OF the allies.
Intrigue from New York.
2-The report OF the Russian mir
sion that German intrigue for the
weakening OF Russia through peace
talk and internal embodiment Is
being encouraged. II not directed.
from New York.
To both OF these Suggestions n
can De said authoritatively that the
administration will turn a deaf ear
II not hostile hand. Both are re-
saroeo as movements which would
oefeat the whole purpose Of the
nited states in entering the war
Both, in the viewpoint OF the "a
ministration. aim merely 10 save the
Hohenzollern hide, and to give
Prussian miIitarism the Opportunity
20 say that IL has proven itself
worth while when Joined with P7,s-
sian diplomacy.
Austria May CoIInpse.
The third contingency is the eo,-
lapse Of Austria. With this contin-
Eency Is closely connected the possible
sending of troops to the Italian ana
Russian fronts. High administration
officials yesterday were careful not 70
deny the possibility Of such a move
ment
Peace advocates from many cities
including one man who SAYS he viii
serve term in prison before he viii
submit to being drafted-called upon
the United States yesterday 70 an
nounce its war aims at once Inc,-
dentally. in the parlance Of the DAY.
they sort Of put one over on the
Senate. and last night were being Sc
verely criticised.
Preponderance Of opinion about the
Capitol is that their IDEAS are erratic
and flly-forIned at the present time.
while some very conservative Senators
and Representative see the beginning
Of a campaign that may prove 10
be at least irritating TO the govern
ment.
Among the speakers were Prof. Paul
L Dana, of Columbia University: Max
Eastman. editor Of the Masses: Ee-
ward E. Cassidy. executive secretary
OF the Workzaen's Council: Stephen
Btrcher. general secretary OF the
Brotherhood OF Metal Workers; Daniel
kiefer. OF Cincinnati; J. MAhlen
Barnes. delegate OF the Cigar Makers
Union OF the American Federation Of
Labor: II. J. Lembke. Republican
State chairman Of North Dakota:
Frank Stephens. OF Arden, Del. and
his son, Donald; Theodore W. Lunds.
Of Chicago. and Louis p. Lochner, se--
retary OF the council
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
German Attack Fails.

The new French advance was made
to the northwest OF Bixschoote, a lit
tie more than five miles above Ypres
The Germans on their part failed in
a minor operation north of Rouex,
in the Wotan line forefield defense
system.
On the Franco-German front Pc
tain's troops scored a number of local
successes. They executed a clever
surprise attack to the east OF Noisy
Farm, snatching a number Of soldiers
from the Teuton first line. and taking
them back as prisoners. Below Laon,
north Of the Aisne, they carried out
dashing charge which led them into
the German lines where in bitter hand
to-hand combats they inflicted heavy
losses upon the Teutons. After break
ing up the German organizations, the
poilus returned without the loss OF a
single man The big guns on both
sides were unusuaily active in the
Champagne.
Gas-waves aided the British in the
sand dunes along the Belgian coast,
while the Germans let loose newly in
vented "nobeltoepfe" (mist pots) re-
leasing dense smoke clouds to irritste
the French and conceal the German
batteries
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
TO PAY FOR SHIPS SUNK.
(Bx Agence Radio to i. N. ,

The Hague, Aug. e.-The German
government has notified the Dutch
government of its willingness to pay
damages for the three Dutch trawlers
recently torpedoed by German sub
marines.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Emperor Returns to Vienna.
tBy Agenee Radio to

Zurich. Aug. e.-Emperor Charles of
Austria, according to dispatches from
the Eastern front, has left czerno-
witch, the Bukowina capital, for
Vienna.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Authorities HopcfuI. ;
SON DRAFTED, KILLS SELF.

Freeport, Ill, Aug. s.-Because his
son Harold was called by the selective
draft. Jacob Gill hanged himself In
his barn at Pearl City today.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-10
Creep Near Lens.

London, Aug. 9.-Sir Douglas HaIg's
Canadians crept closer toward Lens.
while the French bit themselves fur
ther into the Teuton lines between
Ypres and Dixmude during the last
twenty-four hours.
Apart from these local gains there
were no developments of consequence
on the West front reported up to early
this evening.
The atmosphere is surcharged with
tension all along the front from st.
Quentin to the sea. A new entente
blow is looked for momentarily. To
forestan it, the Teuton heavy guns
are playing steady downpour of
metal upon the allies lines, particu-
larly around Loos. Ypres and near
the sea