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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Full Loading Saved
10000 Cars in July
Railroads War Board Re-
ports Show Cooperation
Of Shippers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Reports
just compiled by the Railroads War
Board indicate nationwide cooperation
on the par. of shippers in the railroads
campaign 10 make better use of exist
ing freightcars in order TO be able the
better to provide the increased amount
Of freight service which the necessities
CT the war have called for.
IL is estimated from these reports
that during the month Of July savings
in space were affected by the shippers
which increased the number of cars
available for freight traffic by prac-
tically 10000.
In addition TO cooperating by inten-
sive loading. a number OF shippers and
manufacturers associations have vol
unfairly agreed to the adjustment of
reconsignment and diversion of cars
in>transit. An example for this action
was set by the West Coast Lumber
mems Association on August Ia, when
It passed resolutions recommending
that each and every common carrier in
the United States be authorized by
the commission on car service to place
embargoes against the diversion or re-
consignment OF all freight, except in
cases where il can be satisfactorily
shown that the additional haul is made
necessary by the insolvency of the con-
Signce or bona fde refusal of the
original consgnee to accept the ship
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Alsatians to Fight
German Duchy Plan
Desire Only To Be Part of
France Again, Says Ennis
sary in America

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. Alsace-
Lorraine, DESTROYS only to be part OF
France again, will oppose the reported
plan of Chancellor Michselis TO make
1t fedaral duchv Daniel Blumenthal,
formerly an Alsatan member of the
Reichstag. declared here to-day. He
also insisted that virtually ali Alsa-
tisns oppose the Pope's peace pain as
having been conceived by the Germsn
government.
"The proposal TO make Alsacc-Lor-
raine a federal duchy. just made pub
lie, is not new" Mr.. Blumenthal said.
at has beer in he minds of German
politicians for years. Alsstians would
not approve it nor would their repre-
sentatives in tie Reichstsg, il they
dared speak their true sentiments.
"The Pope's pea,e proposal cannot be
taken seriously in Alsace-Lorraine. 1t
looks only to domination OF the country
by German Catholic influences"
Mr. Blumentahl, who fed from Ger
many on 1.-The night Of July 81. 1914. a
few hours before soldiers called at his
residence to arrest him, is here in the
interest Of his county.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Many Italians Fight
For 3 Whole Days

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The fall OF
Monte Santo forecasts the inevitable
capture OF San Gabrielle and San Dan
iele, two important hill positions, both
Of which are dominated by Monte San
to, according to advices received from
Rome to-day. The dispatches add:
1.-THE Austrian Higher Command ex-
hibits great perplexity concerning the
Electives Of the Italian offensive. The
heavier Austrian guns have been re-
moved TO the rear, towards Chiapovano,
TO avoid their capture under the Italian
artillery fire.
THE Italian infantry advances con
tinuously, fighting every step OF the
way. Some OF the Italian brigades have
been fighting three days and nights
continuously, Notwithstanding the warm
season and the scarcity Of water.
"The enemy is still retiring in some
sectors in front Of the increased ltal-
ian pressure, but the battle is proceed
ing with the same intensity that has
it from the beginning.
Eleven Austrian divisions have been
decimated. The prisoners now taken
by the Italians number 10000, and more
are still coming in. Several OF the
sixty Austrian guns captured by the
Italians are already being used against
the enemy positions"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Germans Say French
General Abused Them
Chrage Denied, With Offer to
Face Men Who Made
Accusation

PARIS, Aug. 27.-The German I'm
perial Bureau of Foreign Affairs has
addressed note 10 the French gov
eminent through the Swiss Legation
here accusing General Maitrot of the
French army OF insulting German Of
fcer prisoners during the German Of
fensive at Verdun. The general is
charged with calling the officers "bsn-
dts" and pigs" and with personally
tearing of their epaulets and decora-
tons and striking them and with tell
ing them on one occasion that he could
have them shot, but that they were not
worth it. so he would hang them.
That note names three German Off
GERS who are now at S, and asks
the Swiss Legation to request the
French government to open an investi-
CATION and punish General Maitrot
The legation is also asked to make an
independent investigation at S.. II
the German government. IL is set forth
has not received the French reply by
August (September0 it will make
appropriate reprisals.
General Maitrot has written 70
French headquarters that he has never
been in Verdun. or even in the Verdun
region during the war. He says he
might protest against the infamous &C
cusation, brought without proof, but
that he merely demands to be sent to
S to confront the officers and exact
from them apologies and written
of their charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28

PARIS, Aug. 27--Amercan army Of
fcers have put aside caps and are
wearing regulation campaign hats.
Those who carried canes no longer do
so, in accordance with detailed dress
regulations just issued. A general or
der says:
"The conditions under which our
troops are serving in Europe are such
as 70 require the most scrupulous OBJ
servance Of uniform regulations. Not
only is the disciplinary effect of mixed
and careless dress bad, but the con-
spicuous position in foreign land
which our officers and men occupy
makes every slouchy officer and man
reflection on the whole American
army.
Various paragraphs from the de-
tailed orders follow:
Officers will wear the regulation
service hat and service coat Square
or bellows pockets will not be worn.
AT drill and in the campaign olive
drab shirts will be habitually worn
with the service coat. Officers at bri-
gade or higher headquarters are au-
thorized TO wear white shirts with col
lar and cuffs.
Boots that lace through their entire
length are authorized only outside OF
French cities or in inclement weather.
when in uniform, all officers will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Red Cross Forms
A Shipping Bureau
Governments Cooperate IN
Plan to Transport Quanti-
ties of Relief Supplies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The Red
Cross announced to-day the creation
of transportation service to handle
the vast quantities OF medical and re-
lief supplies being shipped almost daily
to aid the stricken peoples OF France,
Belgium, Serbia, Russia and other bel
ligerent countries.
The new branch has been made pos
sible through cooperation OF the
French, British and Italian govern
ments. the United States Shipping
Board and the leading steamship ana
railroad companies. Practically all the
cargo space needed has been placed a;
the disposal of the War Council. Much
OF il has been given free by the steam
ship companies and the Allied govern
ments.
As manager Of ocean shipping for
the period OF the war, the War Council
has appointed A. c. Fetterolf. freight
traffic manager OF the International
Mercantile Marine Company, who is TO
serve without salary Mr.. Fetterolt Is
to be assisted by A. +. Mack, president
Of the Cosmopolitan Shipping Company,
also as a volunteer, and by Walter
Moore, % the firm Of Lanham & Moore.
The railroads war board has notified
the War Council that Red Cross ship
ments will be exempt from embargoes
and take right of way over all freight
except that of the government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Great w " Il z q Day
Pershing Bars Officers Canes
Except for Use in the trenches
Field Uniform Regulations Also Direct Them to Wear
Hats Instead of Caps-Punctilous Observance of
Salute Especially of Allies, Required

wear the Sam Browne belt, except when
actually serving in the trenches, when
leather or web pistol belts Will be
worn. At meals IL quarters oiflcers
sabres will not b worn. Pistols Will
be worn at all times in the trenches;
otherwise, as required by local com
mBnders.
Canes may be carried in the
trenches only.
THE Quartermaster Corps will or
game shops for the repair OF clothing,
a half-soling machine Will be obtained
for each supply company.
THE Importance Of saluting mas
never been properly impressed upon
our officers and men. Every soldier
should have carefully explained TO him
the meaning of the salute and the i'm
portance of properly saluting, espe-
Tally, the officers of the Allied armies.
This also applies to field clerk and
civilian employees in uniform. Officers
will be most punctilious about salut-
inc their superior and returning the
salutes of enlisted men.
The commander in chief presents
this matter of uniform and saluting
as one in which the pride OF every
member of the American eXpeditionary
forces compels to neatness, smartness
and attention to personal appearance,
which in all armies invariably accom-
pany discipline and efficiency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
East
RUSSIAN

PETRoGRAD. Aug. 27.-Western rus
sian) Front-There were fusillades and scout
ing operations.
Rumanian Front-On Sunday night the
enemy attacked Rumanfan positions in the
region of Ocna, but was repulsed. In the
direction Of Kedzi-Vasarhelv the enemy last
night made several attacks northeast Of
Soveia. He succeeded in occupying one OF
the heights, but was driven out by counter
attack
On the Danube our machine gun fire on
Saturday evening brought down an enemy
hydroplane In flames.
Caucasian Front-On the Black Sea coast
our troops, cooperating with our fleet. made
a raid on tho town OF Ordu 600 miles west
Of Trebizond). The landing force was met
with FIR. from houses occupied "a hospitals.
The landing party destroyed many official
buildings and blew up eleven motor boats
and six feluccas (small sailing vesselsl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Venizelos Asks Fair
Trial for New King
Tumult in Chamber of Dep
uties When Abdication
Is Discussed

ATHENS. Aug. PIN. Boussios, OPP
position member, raised tumult IN
the Chamber when he declared that
King Constantine never abdicated, but
only had been dismissed by the En-
tente powers, "a proved by the TACT
that the act of abdication had not
been presented to the Chamber. Pre-
mier Venizelos and other Deputies left
their seats to protect NJ. Boussios fror;
personal attacks by angry members o.
the majority.
Later. the possibility and opportune-
ness of establishing republic IN
Greece was discussed. NJ. Venlzelos
declared:
DESPITE the weakening OF the royal
power through the fallen kings &C
tions. the government, interpreting the
feeling of the Chamber, thinks another
trial should be given to the royal in
stitution in Greece. 1t Is certainly the
last experiment we are making"
This statement was brought out by
the speech of George Cafantaris, chair
man of the delegation which recently
visited America. who said he was deep
" impressed with what he had OBJ
served of republican institutions in the
United States. He moved the govern
ment's draft of the reply to the throne
speech, but closed with strong ex-
preston in favor of the establishment
Of Greek Republic.
VI. Venizelos promptly made a short
declaration to the effect that the views
OF NJ. Cafantaris did not represent the
governments position. He said he had
often told the former King Constan-
tine that the nations of the world
gradually were approaching the idea
of aboishing the institution of king
ship. and it depended upon the exist
ing kings themselves to hasten or post
pone this inevitable contamination.
Unfortunately, Constantine's policy
had been such as to deal mortal
blow TO the idea OF a monarchy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Italian Front
ITALIAN

ROME. Aug. 27.-on the Bainsizza Pla-
teau the intensity Of the struggle has IN
creased with the extreme desperation OF the
enemy. who by the greater employment Of
forces is seeking to prevent US from pro-
crossing toward the eastern extremity OF the
plateau. Our troops are resolutely facing
the new resistance OF the enemy and have
overcome it at various points.
At Monte Tonale and Monte Pasubio Al
pine battalions distinguished themselves by
their valiant conduct
We took more than 800 prisoners yester-
dav. Our airpanes by effective and repeated
honbardments sowed destruction in the in
terror of the enemy lines. increasing the
disorder which reigned there on account OF
the hurried retreat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
GER MAN

BERLIN, Aug q (DAYD.-Front OF
Prince Leopold Northwest of Jacobstadt the
Russians yielded some -ostions on the south
ern bank OF the Dvina. They have been
occupied by us. Near Bsranovichi and south
west OF Lutsk the firing revived after sue
cessful patrol advances on our part. Near
Husistyn a Russian attempt 20 attack was
frustrated as the result of our artillery fire.
Front Of Archduk. Joseph-German troops
wrested from the Rumanians some hill posi-
tons northwest Of Soveia. Violent counter
thrusts by the enemy collapsed with heavy
losses.
(NIGHT)-An attack enabled US TO take
possession OF important positions east OF
Czernowitz. Up 10 the present more than
1000 prisoners and six guns are reported
captured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Raiders Find Plans
To Massacre Jews
Russian Government Seizes
Tons of Literature From
Anarchists and Leninites

The Russian Provisional Government
has discovered the source of the propa-
ganda urging Wholesale massacre Of
Jews throughout the country. Accord
ing 20 advices received yesterday by
the Provisional Zionist Committee,
Jewish communities are beginning to
take active measures for defence.
In a raid on the Petrograd residence
of Nehemski Sterkler, an outspoken
Leninite, the adyices stated the police
found stacks of pamphlets and circu-
lars calling upon the Russian people
to exterminate the Jews. Raids on the
houses of a number OF anarchists and
MsXimslists led to the seizure of sew
eral tons Of infammatory literature.
Authorities believe the anarchists
plotted the massacres because OF the
strong support given by the Jews of
Pctrograd and other largo cities to the
Kerensky government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Trieste Italians Oppressed
People Forbidden to Use Own
Language, Swiss Advices Say

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Austria,
through the new Imperial Commits
sioner at Trieste, has taken fresh
measures to Cypress the Italian ele-
ments OF the population, advices from
Switzerland received to-day state. This
official is lending his influence TO every
effort to make the city German, and
the Austrian government has put the
stamp of It's displeasure upon the
speaking or writing Of Italian, tho
cultured classes who do either being
ostracized
The resistance Of the population TO
the new measures, it was stated, "a
marked, especially on the part OF
the women whose husbands and sons
have been compelled to fight in the
Austrian army. The Italians who for
merly held positions in the municipal
government and in the schools have
been deprived of their employment.
Every day the prosecutions in
crease" the cablegram stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Army Buying Board
Created by Pershio,
Red Cross and Y. M. r
Will Cooperate With c.. :
eral Purchasing A,.,.

PARIS. Aug. 27.-Major c.,.
Pershing, commander Of the A.
eXpeditionary forces. has er.,,..
general purchasing board in D.,
with a general purchasing ss., ran,
the head. This purchasing ar.0.
the representative of the eomc nm u
in chief. acting with various Isr ans,
purchasing agencies, and will .sS
nate and supervise all Of the nn NsS'al'
ing agents Of the American fo,..saass
The chief Of each supply ~
ment and OF the Red Cross .s7'
Young Mems Christian Asso.;.,u
will designate purchasing and ~
bursting officers to report to n. w
eral purchasing agent. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Official Statements

mont-vachersuville road all French attacks
failed
Baron Won Richthofen shot down his nifty
ninth opponent
(NIGHTD A strong attack by the British
this morning west Of Ypres failed. During
the afternoon q vigorous artillery duel TOOK
place northeast of the town.
Before Verdun. in carry engagements
Beaumont remained in our hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
British Aviators in Rail

LONDON, Aug. 27.-Anoth., ~,
ing expedition was made over Re-
on Saturday night by British ,y,s,.Ia
"a bombing raid was carried A.. J.
midnight Saturday by the Nsy,I ~
Service at the st. Denis w.,,.r, t '
drome," the official report saw, a." y,
large number OF bombs were d,o,,.ss
One Of our machines is missing .F''s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
British Hear u. S. Lectures
Troops in France Are Told of
Americas Ideals

LONDON. Aug. 27.--The "Manchest-
er Guardian" says the government has
been making the troops in France fully
acquainted with the American attitude
in the war.
DR.. Kellman, "A we'll known clergy
man, VINO recently has been in the
United States. has been touring the
British front and lecturing 10 the
troops on America ideals. aspirations
and endcavors. An officer who was
present testified that the ifctures have
been q great success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
u. S. Surgeon Promotes

PARIS. Aug. 27.-Dr. Duhou....
former chief surgeon Of tn. Amss;...
Ambulance, has been commissioned =.
jor in the United States Army. ii. !.
not been assigned TO duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-28
Canadian Losses Heavy

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 27.-Results of
the heavy fighting on the Canadian
front are reflected in tho casualty lists.
which total over | 900 for the week end
TIE noon list to-iay numbered 327, of
whom 10 were killed in action and 80
died of wounds
The day book., 1917-03-08


John Ryan, 16, 6232 Latin, over
come by gas. Will recover.
Jas. Mclaughlin fatally hurt by
funeral auto OF Western Casket Co.
Alfred A. Decritt, 6127 ChampIain
av., struck by auto. Driver skipped.
Josephine Busse, widow of Mayor
Busse, lost suit for Fox Lake farm.
Harry Guttman, 5821 Calumet,
shot and wounded one Of five whom
he said attacked him on South Side
/ Il" train.
Rumored that states atty will
probe sBimpy street paving charges.
Fire destroyed three buildings at
Thatcher av. and Iowa St., River For
est.
Everett Burget quizzed again in
connection with Fred Higgins mur-
der.
Police said to have found money
making machine" in home of JOS.
Schwartz, one Of alleged gold brick
swindlers.
Students hunting thief who has
been IOOting their rooms at Univ. OF
Chicago.
Geo. H. johnson, former member
Of firm Of Johnson & Sons, fire es-
cape makers, suicide in st. Louis.
Poison.
DR.. Nicolas Papent, Balkan war
veteran, sued Geo. MataIas and De-
metriOs Eutoxias, editors Of Loxias,
Greek paper, for $1,000. Libel
charged.
China Wants to borrow SIS, 900, 600
from Continental & Commercial Ma
tiOnal bank
Sixty-seven fraudulent ballots said
to have been found in one precinct
of 18th ward
Wall of vacant 5-story building at
18th and Throop collapsed.
Bribery charge against Jos. Prem
dergast, state food inspector, drop
nod byy ctotn'C ott'u
The day book., 1917-03-08

NEWS OF THE DAY {
Sunrise, 6:13; sunset, 5:48.
Jos. O'DonneII, WeII-knoWn pro-
fessional boDdsman, died at Palm
Beach, Fla. Ptomaine poisoning.
Gus EngIehart and Bill Howard,
ALLEGED auto thieves, on trial
Mrs. Amelia w. Crockett, 1919
Pratt blvd, granted divorce and $175
from VIM. P. Crockett, electric sup
ply man. DesertiOn.
Asst States Atty Hogan filed dis
barment action against Atty's Ches-
ter De Almond and Jas. G. COtter for
their part in Marjorie Delbridge case.
Att'ys Erbstein and O'DonneII will
ask dismissal of all other charges
pending against them.
Mrs. Florence Marrow Raymond
wants divorce and $3.50 month ali
mony from Jules N. Raymond, 851
Margate terrace.
Coroner's jury decided Mrs. Fannie
Sax BeTman died Of pneumonia. Rel
atives limited poisoning.
Mrs. Antonia BettIedorf wants di-
vorce from Atty P. H BettledOrf.
Charges deseTuOn.
Everett William Nice. was not, says
Mrs. Julia Wright Nice. Wants di-
vorce. Cruelty basis.
Harry Nolan, 347 S. HOman, shot
in hip by bandits.
Harry SOldwicEl, 4OO7 Lincoln av.,
driver, failed to help boy whom his
wagon knocked unconscious. Fined
$25.
Carl Eric Anderson says Mrs. An
dersOn refused to come from Sweden
to Join him. Divorce.
Chief SchuettIer will not ask reVo-
cation Of license of BIatz cafe, 3451
Indiana av., despite shooting affray
there Monday.
Ex-Judge Arba Waterman will re-
cover from operation.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-05-31
STEN0GRAPHE8
 BOW HEIRES5

san Francisco, May S1. - From stencgraphcr to $15O,OOO heiress oy- CT night is the experience of Miss Amelia Munroe in fate's elevator here
 The long arm of romance has reached down from far Alaska to claim this 17-year-Old girl who be- came separated from her father, ncw a wealthy mining man, when she was but three years old.
 Before going north to 9 fortune, MunrOe was getting on indifferent ly ia San Francisco. His babe was left with the mother, who lost her life during the San Francisco fire or 1906. Since then the girl, Amel- ia, has lived with her grandmother, making her way during the past two years as stenographer at a meager salary.
 Recently her father sent his bro ther, Jim Muuroe, here to seek the girl. The search ended the other day when her uncle met Amelia on the street.
 "Jim's girl" he shouted. You're the image of your father. I'd know you anywhere. Your father is wait ing for you at Valdez. You're to have S5O,O0O cash and mining prop gsty worth $100,OO0."
 when the ice goes out, Amelia is going North to daddy love and gold
The daily Alaskan., 1917-05-31
EXCURsIONISTS FROM JUNEAU
 ARRIVE HERE FUR EMPIRE DAY.

With the arrival here last night and this morning of forty eXcur- sjouists from Juneau and Douglas Island. and others expected on the Ci'y of Seattle tonight, all bound for WhitehOrse, assurance is giv- eu that Gastineau channel towns will be represented by d big crowd Saturday at the WbitehOrse cele- bratiOn of Empire day.
 W, c. Blanchard, president of the Nht-e Pass Athletic club, under the auspices of which the excursion vii be run over the White Pass railroad, said this morning that in formation from Haines and Caribou and ether points along the line in dicate a big attendance.
 Requests for information from To- cal people concerning the elcur- sion, are said to show that Skag- way will send a big delegation.
 Tickets will be on sale from nine until six o'clock tomorrow and from seven until nine o'clock to- morrow evening.
 Owing to the early hour of de- Qarture Saturday morning, Mr. Blanchard sad it would be necess- ery fer all who intend to make the trip, to buy ther tickets tOmOr- row, No tickets, he said, would be sold Saturday morning.
 The round trip fare for members Of the White Pass club will be $3, the usual fare The reduced rate for others than club members will be $5.
 The excursion will leave Satur- day morning at 5:3O o'clock and will arrive in WhitehCrse at eleven o'clock. Two sections will be run for the return, one leaving White horse at seven o'clock Saturday ev- ening, the other, Sunday morning.
 The Mariposa of the Alaska Steamship company, E. J. Shaw, the local agent, announced this after noon, will arrive here Saturday ev- ewing from the west coast and will be leld until the excursion train arrives from Whitehorse at midnight Saturday to carry eXcursionists back 10 Juneau.