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The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
EXPECT AERO raid
ON U. S. TROOP CAMP
German Air Army Becomes Active
Along French Front.
BY DANIEL DILLON.

American Field Headquarters in
France, Aug. T.-(Passed by the Cen
sor.)-The increasing aeroplane ac-
tivity on the western front was the
sole topic of conversation among the
officers and men In the camp this aft
ernoon.
No fear is felt because the Ameri-
cans are confident, as the the French.
aerial defense and planes are more
than able to cope with the situation.
However. there Is much speculation
regarding the possibility of an early
attack on the camp by the Germans.
Many believed it would happen before
this. Others now consider the allies
offensive so big that 1t will be i'm
possible for the Germans to spare
planes to bomb the American camp.
'It is good to keep a weather eye
skyward these days." said a veteran
sergeant as he trudged along the road
returning from practice. That Is the
view Of all soldiers here. During
maneuvers some soldier is apt TO be
scanning the clouds and searching for
German scout planes.
The feeling on this subject is one Of
sporting interest. No alarm Is EVIL
dent anywhere.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
20 LIVES ARELOST
in Big EXPLOSION
Munitions Plant Death Toll Is Not
Yet Established.

Montreal, Que, Aug. ls-Between
fifteen and twenty dead and many
more injured was the estimate made
tonight of the casualties in the des-
truction of explosion this morning
of the munitions plant OF the Curtis
and Harvey Company, Of Canada,
Limited. at Dragon, on the Canadian
Pacific line between Montreal and
Ottawa. A definite statement on the
dead and injured will be impossible
until the ruins are searched and a
roll call made of the members of the
shift at work when the blow-up oc-
CURED.
The first explosion occurred In one
Of the numerous small buildings COM
prising the plant about O'Clock this
morning. Others followed resulting
in the ultimate razing OF all the build
ings.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
DANIELS TO REPEL
ATTACKS With LAW
Secretary to Leave Navy League
Notes to Department of Justice.

II the officers of the Navy League
continue their attacks upon Josephus
Daniels future statements will be
turned over to the Department of JUS
tice. The Secretary of the Navy
stated yesterday that he would have
nothing further to do with the mat
ter. There is no Navy League so far
as the Navy Department is con-
cerned."
1t was stated at the department yes
teroay that gifts for men in the
navy would be transmitted and dis
triouted through the Bureau of Sup
pies OF the Navy Department.
Mr. Daniels refused all comment on
the statement made by the league
10 the effect that Admiral Sims had
not oeen informed of the movement
Of transports.
he said:
The transports sailed under sealed
orders. not to be opened until they
were at sea-"
Not to Notice Statements,
Mr.. Daniels indicated in response to
a further question that nothing uouId
be done with regard to the leagues
statement that it had been Informed
by a naval officer of the alleged de-
lay of the investigation of the Mare
Island explosion, or OF the further
statement that 1t had been informed
by one of the eight officers of the
alleged complaint of Admiral Sims
against the failure of the department
to give him sufficient notice of the
sailing of the Pershing expedition.
shall pay not one bit of at
tention to any statements made by
these persons" Mr.. Daniels stated
grimly.
Suppose that libelous. IL not trea-
sonable statements should be made?''
the Secretary was asked.
The Navy Department will have
nothing further to do or to say con-
cerning them." he replied.
Then these persons will be the
only persons in the country priyi-
legged to make such statements" he
was reminded.
There are other agencies of the
government charged with the enforce
ment Of law in that respect" he said.
The Secretary thus places the Navy
League in the same class as the soap
box orators against whom, the vigi-
lantes have been organized. in New
York City.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
GERMANS LOSE
BELGIAN town
'La6gemarck Falls Before
Attack of French; Air
Battles Reported.
CBy the International News serviee.)

tBy the international News Serviee.)
London. Aug. 1s-This was the 1,113th
day in the great war. 1t was the third
day in the new Flanders battle and
was in every way a successful one for
the allies.
The British held their newly con-
quered ground everywhere. The
French added to their gains. The
Germans were forced to admit that
Langemarck. the Belgian town five
miles north of Ypres. has been lost.
The French beat of all Teuton as
saults north of the Aisne and in the
Champagne. And to cap the climax
they won a brilliant success at Yer
dun.
Germans Admit Loss.
These were the outstanding opera
tions of the last twenty-four hours
in the west. They were all of a local
nature. but important Berlin. in
finally conceding the loss of Lange-
marck, says it was taken in a British
local surprise attack" and adds I'VE
occupy the fiat bend in front of the
village"
To the northwest Of Lens the Ba-
varian throne heir tried again with
might and main to dislodge the
Canadians from the slopes of Hill 20.
But the wall of dogged dominion
troops stood firm. The Teuton shock"
troops did not even shock the Cana
dams in their first onrush. The new
possessors of Hill 20 let them come to
within bayonet range and then a ter
rife combat ensued with the result
THAT the attackers streamed back bad
ly beaten and punished. A few pris-
oners remained in the hands of the
Canadians.
Meanwhile, the French troops
forming Sir Douglas Haig's left
wing in Flanders, pushed ahead
north of the BiXchoete-Langema
road. To the east of the Steen-
beeke they carried by storm a
formidable German point of sup
port.
French Make Gains.
The gallant charge of Petain's
men before Verdun on the right
bank of the Meuse, put them back
into possession of all the trench
elements lost to the Crown Princes
infantry Thursday and Friday. De-
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
BELIEVES U. S. should
fight WITH MONEY
Senator Gore Would Let Eastern
Nations Supply Men.

Declaring that he wanted to "con-
serve the man power for the United
States and for the allies" Senator
Gore, Of Oklahoma, yesterday sought
to amend the war revenue bin by pro-
Vldlng that none of the 1000, 900, 900
included shall be spent to send Ameri-
can fighting men overseas against
their will.
He takes the position that as this
country is looked to supply the money
and keep the great equipment NOV
ing. that the other allies should fur
nish the greater part of the man pow
er. He says China, for instance, could
spare millions of men, whereas she
could give very little to keep the great
war industries in full swing Russia
and other allies are in the same sit
uation. he held; while Japan has kept
her men at home and contributed only
to munitions and equipment
Senator Gore comes from a State
where many of the anti-draft disturb
ances occurred. He declared that his
amendment represented the wishes of
many of his constituents.
Excluding the United States" SEN
ator Gore declared, there are no.
100000 men between p and 30 in the
allied countries. Including the United
States. there are almost as many men
between these ages as there are peo-
pie Of all descriptions in Germany
and her allies.
China, which has just declared war,
has 100000 men between n and 30.
There is no dearth of man-power
among the allies. What they need
most is to make this enormous man.
power effective on the battlefield.
What they need most is not men, but
munitions, arms, the weapons of war
and other necessary supplies. The
United States can furnish these better
than China or any other allied coun-
try. And China, Russia, India and
other countries can spare men better
than the United States'
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
President Startles Hoover's
Clerk On Visit to Office

If President Wilson, unannounced,
slipped up behind You and asked
where your boss was, would you be
startled?
Well, rather.
At least one of the clerks in the
food administration headquarters was
early yesterday afternoon when just
such thing occurred t. him. :.
Busy at his desk, this clerk was
suddenly surprised by the question:
Where is Mr.-Hoover." Looking up
ne found the Chief Executive ex-
rectantly awaiting an answer.
"He-e-e. w-h-y-y." They helplessly
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19

the speechless clerk resignedly point
ed to the proper door, while The Presi-
dent, followed by secret service men,
made his way to the food admins
traitors private Office.
A few moments later, as the Presi-
dent was passing through tine main
corridor, a slip. of cardboard was
pushed into a nearby electric fan.
Noise which ensped was not unlike a
miniature gattling gun. With a rush
the secret service men made their
way to the offending spot
And thus ended two inconsequentiai
incidents which mean SO little and
yet 20 mnch ;
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
100000 VOLUNTEER
FOR MILITARY DUTY
Each Days Enlistment Still Exceeds
thousand Throughout Country.

Since the declaration Of war, ap-
proximately $4,000 men have vol
unteered for service in the armed
forces Of the United States.
Yesterday there were 9E3,1H men
in the armed forces, all volunteers,
and most OF them picked from the
million and more who volunteered.
OF course all who volunteered were
not accepted. Those now under
arms represent the pick of the
country.
These men are distributed in the
various services, approximately as
follows: Regular Army. $500 officers
2sS. Sc men; National Guard. I1,OOO
officers and 10000 men; Reserve
Corps, 1880 officers 55.4s7 men; Re-
serve Corps training camps. H,31.
Regular Navy, I5s,560; Naval Re-
serve. enlisted. 5000; Naval Militia,
in Federal service, enlisted. u,OoO;
Hospital Corps regular. enlisted, g.
600; naval reserve, enlisted, 400; Ma
rine Corps, officers and men, 33,117;
Naval Officers. 900.
Since the declaration Of war, the
following numbers have enlisted !:
Naval forces, 11.54, including Ma
rines, 1874; Regular Army. 1872, s36,
Guard. 156.99s
Yesterday the army's total since
April 1. was I92, Is6. The days ac-
ceptances were 1,021- PENNSYLVANIA
was the only state enlisting more
than 100 men, getting los. Another
week may see the total, since April,
reach the 0oooo MAJ x
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
ORDER Is RESTORED
THROUGHOUT SPAIN
Strike at End and Food Extortion
Warning Issued.
OBy AEenee Radio TO 4. y. So

Bilbao. Spain. Aug. Border has
been restored here. Newspapers will
again appear tomorrow. Trains and
tramways are running without armed
escorts.
News from Nalladoiid is equally re-
assuring. Many workmen there have
resumed their jobs. Six hundred rail-
way men have asked to be reinstated.
In Rio Tinto the strike Is ended. In
Barcelona most newspapers have re-
sumed publication
The increase in food prices has led
the military authorities TO warn the
people that prohteering will be severely
punished.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
SUFFS BEGIN 50
DAY JAIL Term
Six Erstwhile Pickets Go to
0ccoquan in Preference
to $40 Fines.

thirteen women prisoners arrived
at the District correctional institu-
tion last night and among the group
were six of the White House
pickets.
They asked for no special privi-
leges, nor will they be given any.
They were bathed and assigned to
dormitories like the average pris-
oners.
None of the suffrage leaders ac-
companied them on their journey to
the workhouse and they were ad-
mitted and booked without cere-
mony
Militant weeps.
One of the women gave way to tears
but, encouraged by her companions
stified her sobs and went through the
routine of being booked without dis
playing further emotion.
Superintendent Whitaker went to
Washington last night and it is under
stood is comforting with District off,
cials over the manner in which the
pickets will be treated. They will be
given no different treatment than the
regular offender.
1t means that they will be permitted
to see relatives only once a week and
meme of the suffrage officials will be
able to confer with them. Attorneys
for the prisoners may confer with
them after permits have been received.
Superintendent Whittaker's son said
late last night the "suffs' had not
started any demonstrations and the
workhouse was as peaceful as il they
were not confined within its walls.
Six of the silent sentinels will spend
the next thirty days at the Occoquan
workhouse, but the picketing will con-
tinue and women from all parts Of
the country are volunteering for
banner carrying before the White
House that may mean a Jail sentence.
Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont, the million
aire society leader of New York, may
be one of the militant suffragist lead
ers that the police will be called upon
to arrest. She has assisted the cam
paign financially and is in thorough
sympathy with the course adopted by
the leaders of Cameron House.
No Hunger Strike.
There will be no hunger strike
started by the six women who were
sentenced yesterday to thirty days
at the workhouse. The "suff" leaders
stated that they will continue to
picket and will permit the women
to be sentenced until they are Of
hcially notified that picketing is
Illegal
As expressed by Miss Lucy Burns.
one of the militant captains, the at
titude of the women is:
That they are not guilty Of any Of
fense in picketing.
That they have not been guilty of
obstructing traffic by displaying their
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
Casualty List to Appear
a In the Official Bulletin

Announcement has been made that
The Ofticial Bulletin will start a cas-
ualty column on August q. This ac-
uon is not thought to Indicate the ex-
:et cate for American participation in
TIE war for the casualty list has been
reserved to be marked no casualties"
on the days there are none
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
Many Deery Peace Move.

lnOFts
Il became increasingly plain in
Washington yesterday that the Pope's
peace plea is being received in two
distinct ways in every one of the bel
hgerent countries.
Reports which have reached Wash
ington through official channels and
through the press indicate that in the
central empires, as well as among the
entente, there Is a big element of in
huential persons who, wrapped up in
the war and the work of war. decry
any interruption Of the Job they hope
to complete successfully. There is, at
the same time. evident a widespread.
slow moving and perhaps less express
siye sentiment that the Pope has
spoken in ripe time and that national
ends can now be attained about the
council table instead OF on the battle
field.
The counterpart Of these two senti-
nents is only too evident IN the United
Stases. The surprising feature of yes
terday's developments was the clear
cut division of German sentiment evil
denced in press and official dispatches
received here.
The President made it plain yester-
day that no quick reply to the Pope's
suggestions may be expected from this
EOunlIy- ne concerned nlHseiI, TO the
exclusion of all other business, with
the economic mobilization of the
United States for war through the
control Of prices.
Wilson Awaits Developments.
As previously outlined. it is now
almost generally believed that the
President will await development in
two fields before making his reply
to Pope Benedict. He will wait for
evidence of a distinct change in the
military situation of the belligerents
He will watch for the predominance
of either the peace or war senti-
ment on both sides Of the struggle.
The reports Of the Flanders opera
tiOns of the allies continue to be
encouraging. though by no means as
brilliant as might be hoped for.
Hint Of further important military
development was dropped here yes
terday by a Balkan diplomat This
man said that conditions were now
ripe for an allied drive through the
Balkans.
The failure of the allies there has
been one of the puzzles of the war
II has been generally explained as
due to the doubtful attitude of
Greece The recent Paris confer
ence is known to have settled i'm
portant political matters with re-
gard to the southeastern countries
II would surprise observers little if
important operations north from
q Salonik were opened up almost i'm
mediately.
II successful, a drive in this di-
rection would have tremendous ef-
feet upon Teuton willingness to talk
peace. The Austro-German armies
have already tapped valuable sup
ply sources in Rumsnia. They are
reported to be aiming for the grain
OF the Black Sea coast of Russia.
A threatening movement on their
flank would deter them from this
determination and a successful thrust
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
Pontif Does Not Regard
First Outline of Terms
Final.
BELIEVE lime OPPORTUNE
FOR SPEEDY NEGOTIATIONS
President Wilson Still Awaiting Ac-
lions Of Allied Nations Before
Answering.
CBy Asenee Radio to 1. n. So

Paris. Aug. 1s-As soon as Pope
Benedict has received replies from
the various governments to his peace
proposal he will send another note.
This was stated as certain today by
the usually well-informed Secolo, Of
Milan. according to dispatches from
that city. The statement is regarded
as significant here inasmuch as II in
.dicates that the Holy Father does not
consider his outline Of terms as final
and that he will not stop at the first
attempt
The Pope" adds the Italian news
paper, well weighed his step before
deciding to make a real diplomatic
move for peace instead OF issuing a
platonic appeal
An interesting sidelight Is cast by
the Milan organ upon the details Of
the framing OF the papal message. The
paper says 1t was drawn by the Pope
himself and submitted by Cardinal
Gasparri. secretary of state OF the
Vatican to the cardinals commission.
The cardinals thereupon debated the
message at length. The cardinals,
adds the Secolo. were 'peeved" be-
cause OF the Pope's failure to take
them into his confidence. Vatican
circles are said to be optimistic about
the results the note Is likely to OBJ
tain.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
GOAL DICTATOR
NAMED, REPORT.
Rumor Connects JudgeLev-
ett with Important Post
In Defense Scheme.

Judge Robert s. Lovett, chairman of
the executive committee of the Union
Pacific Railroad system and one Of
the foremost members of the Councii
Of National Defense, has been selected
as coal dictator. according to cir
cumstantial rumor last night.
President Wilson sought Judge
Lovett yesterday afternoon. The rail-
road man has been one of the active
ADVISORS OF the government in the
matter OF war emergency transporta-
ton ever since the beginning of the
war. He has been in close touch with
Frank A. Scott, head of the war
industries board, regarding the best
possible way of co-ordinating all of
the large war-making industries. Coal
Is one of the greatest problems the
country and the government face.
Since President Wilson has taken
such an active part in the forcing OF
proper coal prices, Judge Loyett's
name has been whispered as that Of
the man who could work out the
muddle. His knowledge of the coal
situation is considerable.
Judge Lovet is a close personal and
political friend of President Wilson.
With President Underwood, of the
Erie Railroad, he was one of the
important men of big business who
supported President Wilson in tho
last campaign. He has been a mem
Der of the council and has spent all
of his time in Washington since the
declaration of war
President Seeks Loyett.
President Wilson yesterday afternoon
held a conference with William ].
Harris, of the Federal Trade Commits
sion, regarding the coal situation and
within a few minutes called upon
Judge Lovett in the Munsey Building.
Judge Lovett was not in. President
Wilson did not wait; nor did he leave
any word. He would not talk to any
one else. Soon after the word was
passed around that Judge Loyett was
to be the coal director.
The President has been unusually ac-
tive regarding the coal situation dur
ing the last few days. 1t is expected
that he will make some important an
nouncement in the early part of the
week concerning the situation. The
powers of the food control bill for CEN
servation Of coal are liberal. The
President has the Federal Trade Com
missions preliminary report on its coal
cost inquiry.
Government Investigators. It Is de-
clared, have found that. the s. per ,tal
at the mines cost of bituminous coal
is not justiflable and have recommend
ed material reduction. Moreover, 1t
is reported that they hold that at pres
ent prices operators, jobbers and re-
tailers are charging exorbltant figures
for the product and reaping unwar-
ranted profits. Faulty methods of dis
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
100000 TROOPS TOSAl;;
LOCAL BOYS ORDERED OUT
District Of Columbia, Mary.
; land and Virginia Men,
Just Commissioned, VIII
Soon Leave on Active
Service.

Two hundred young srtilleryyneu
graduated from oficers' Reserve
schools here yesterday picked by the
War Department to proceed iuine-
diately TO France.
The fact that these youngsters, all
of whom have been working With ar
tillery Of the size. hitherto considered
impossible for field use. are TO be sent
to France, shows that the United
States is prepared to play the game
in the most modern fashion.
The War Department has already
announced that much heavy ordnance c
for our forces will be made in France.
The young graduates Will probably
first be sent 20 the CreUssot and other
gun works TO zee their pieces made and
then shown how they are handled In
the mud OF Flanders and the noun
tains OF the Nosges.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
Ample Shipping Facilities
Are Provided for Trans
portation of Extra Com
mands to Battle6elds in
France.

There will be more than lO0ooo
United States troops in France before
The snow flies. II was learned today
that ample shipping facilities are al
ready available for the transport Of
troops as soon as they are ready.
The order OF their going has been
tentatively mapped out, with the
rainbow New England, New Yort
Fennsyivsnia and Illinois divisions
favored for the first chance because
they have been organized as divisional
units Tor some years. No hint was
forthcoming from the War Depart-
fnent yesterday as 10 the trooD,
Nhlch VIII be trained in Cuba As
slgnments have been made out for eli
OF the National Guard and National
Army units at the cantonrnents a.
ready picked.
Changes In BiIIets.
II was hinted yesterday that sill
further changes in the destinatior ~
some OF the expeditionary force might
De made In this connection the Re-
port OF the renewed allied offensive in
the Balkans was recalled. War ne
partment officials refused 10 discus.
thls or any other movements OF trooDs-
Inc news Of the suhiciency OF the
shipping at hand for transport service
came from The Shipping Board. con-
hrIhihg the prediction made by Sec
retary Daniels three weeks ago to the
effect that when the time came tbs
ships would be at hand.
Stains Of sIaekerx.
The Department Of Justice for tha
hrst time yesterday took formal cog
nizance OF the draft evaders. A n
Bielaski, chief Of the inyestiestio,
bureau Of the Department OF Justice,
and man who has directed most os
the Secret Service work IN the Uuited
states, notified all OF the departnent's
agents throughout the country thar
those who received notice 10 apDezr
Tor physical examination and fail TO
do so. first become members Of the
mihtary forces Of the United States
without examination II they then faiI
TO appear when called for duty. thev
are deserters and subject to capital
punishment
The offer Of Cuba to provide train
ing grounds for Cnited States troops
on the eastern end Of the island.
brought forth a very cordial aclznoyvl-
eogeTnent from the State Department.
The action on the part Of President
AenOcaL' the statement OF the de-
psrtnent reads, ''in making this
friendly offer Is considered a further
proof Of CUba's desire TO give cor
dial cooperation to the United states
Of America, and 10 be OF every assist
ance 10 IL In the war which both coun-
tries are now waginC for the rights
Of humanity against the Imperial Ger
man government"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
Washington, ID. G.

First I.ieuts. William w. Nairn,
Harold n. Marsh. and Michel Jacobs.
Second Lieuts. James ID. Mcintyre
Detlow NJ. Martinson, Elmer \.
Gates. George :. Cooper. jr., Lewis r.
McReynoIds, Norman T. Raymond.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-19
WashInstonians Called.

Among the following are the young
artillerymen who will leave I'M
mediately for France: