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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Militia viii Soon
Return from Border
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Follow
ing the final mediation session Mon
day in New York, the administrator
will make effective soon a new Mex
lean policy. This viii consist of the
withdrawal Of Pershing's force, the
relief of probably all the militia on
the border and sending Fletcher to
Mexico City.
The administration plans to strip
the border of military guards before
the first of March, following Perish
ing's withdrawal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
VERA CRUZ IN HANDS
OF NEW REYoLUTIoNIST
Uniteed Press.

= FtTIVlIW Iv9o'
GALVESTON, Jan. 13.-Practical-
ly the entire state Of Vera Cruz is
controlled BY the Felicistas. Felix
Diaz is receiving all the ammunition
he wants from this country. The
ammunition is first sent to Belize
and other South American ports, ae-
cording to passengers arriving on the
steamer Harold
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
900 Buried in
ManChurian Mine

Jniteed Press.
TOXIC, Jan. 13.-An explosion in
Fushum colliery, Manchuria today
buried 900 chinese, according
% advice received here. A hundred
and thirty were saved. 1t is feared
the rest persisted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
united Press.

United Press
BERLIN, Jan l8.-The English
lave made heE attris on Scfre.
lurmans repulsed attacks on all but
ne fore position where the British
gained footing. The Germans hold
he main position.
The Turks stormed and captured
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Jnited Press.


DENVER, Jan. 13.-Mrs. John
Lawrence Smith shot and killed her
husband in her home here today. She
claimed he had beaten and abused
aer, The police found her with her
clothing torn off and her body Gov
red with bloody scratches.
Mrs. Smith was formerly wife Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Nlafroth Bill IS
fayorably Reported

Uniteed Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. The
committee on baaking and currency
favorably reported 'shafroth's bill
establishing thirteenth loan dis
trict, WITH a farm loan bank in Dem
yer. 49, "a as
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
ENGLISH ATTACK
AT SfRRE REpULSfD

Aiihalea in Ramania and four hum
dred Russian prisoners were captur-
ed. A nufabee -otliefs who~attospt-
ed to escape were drowned in the
Sereth river. Successful attacks
north of the Slanic valley are report
ed. Hostile attacks in the Oituz
valley were unsuccessful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
COLORADO HOUSE FAVORS
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
United Press.

Uniteed Press.
DENVER, Jan. 19. The house
passed the Smith resolution urging
congress TO adopt national prohibi-
ton. There was no session Of the
senate today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Uniteed Press.

Uniteed Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. i3.-Wilson
is laying groundwork for further ne
rotiations. It is understood these
are necessarily most confidential for
the time. The President is looking
10, common ground whereon the AL
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
WILSON PLANNING
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

lied demands and the Teutonic con-
cessions win give a basis for effect
ual work.
In the meantime the submarine
bogey looms high. Reports indicate
there will be no peace now and Ger
riany viii push larger and more
rclentless warfara.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
KAISER SAYS ALLIES
CAN'T CRUSH GERMANS /
United PreAs.

United Press.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 13.-"The al
lied purpose to crush Germany and
enslave Europe is now clear. but fu-
turs efforts will fail - h ~ pagt,~
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Loyalty is appreciated becaus
there isn't so much of Y 81 Their
really ought to be.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

You can't always determine
mans patriotism by his oratory; h
may be in pursuit Of political pie.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

the Kaiser said whsa hs Summed up
his belief in = prsalamaesy to Car
many.
The German editorial comment Is
unanimous in regarding d. rspay "a
blocking Ill present. ped3o xchnnq1n
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

A boy wonders before every meal
that so few people perish Of starva-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

You are growing old when th'
Thermometer becomes your favorit'
reading matter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

As rule, boy doesn't close door
and, if he does, he slams them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
GLOBE SIGHTS

Don't save all your flowers for
funeral purposes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Fair tonight and Sunday. {
east and south portions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

Lieut.. Col. Charles Z. Kutz, Corps of
Engineers, who has served as Engineer
Commissioner of the District of Colum-
bia since October, 1914, is to be relieved
of that duty in a few days and assigned
to duty in the lines of his special train
ing and experience with troops in
France
That action was taken at the request
of Col. Kutz. who desired duty with
troops more in the line of his profess
sion than was afforded by his present
municipal duties. and also because of
the urgent need of the special services
of engineer officers with Gen. Per-
shing's expeditionary forces. Col kutz
was one Of the officers of his corps Sc
lected for duty in France because of
his demonstrated capabilities as an ad :
ministrative officer and as a construct
ing engineer.
Although not officially stated who will
succeed him as Engineer Commissioner
1t is rumored that Brig. Gen. John d.
G. knight. distinguished engineer on
the retired list of the army, now a resi-
dent of this city. Is being favorably
considered in that connection.
Gen. Knight was stationed at the War
Department for several years as an
at one time was in charge of the Dis
trict water supply system. He stands
high In his profession and Is said by
his friends to be especially well fitted
for the duties appertaining to the en- :
gineer Ommissionership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

Bombs again were dropped on the
imperial palace by an airplane OF the
republicans Foreign reinforcements
have arrived. Arrangements have been
made whereby troop trains daily Will
be permitted between Peking and Tien-
tsin each way subject to search.
Although there was much noise at
the battle of Lang Fang and republi- :
cans report the killing of 500 imperial
lists and the wounding Of numerous
others. roreign eyewitnesses estimate
total casualties at 10 on each side. A
reward of $10O.0 900 has been placed on
Chang Hsun. dead or alive. Lang chi
Chao. chief counselor of Tuan Chi Jul,
leader of the republican forces. says
there Is no question of any compromise
with Chang Hsun, as the republicans
are determined finally to overflow him.
Expects Imperialists to Fall.
Tuan Chi Jul. interviewed at Tien-
tsin. is optimistic. He believes the i'm
perialist movement will collapse In the
next twenty four hours. He received
telegram from Fang kuo Chang, an
nouncing that he has assumed the tenn
norary presidency. Negotiations are
Under way for the surrender OF Chang
Hsun's Suchow Flu forces. The Coop
Grafton of the navy is being arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
KERMIT ROOSEVELT
SERVE IN BRITISH ARMY

PLATTSBURG. y. Y. July 1o.-Ke-mit
Roosevelt. son of the former Presi-
dent. has received a cablegram contain
ing an offer. which he has accepted, of
staT commission with the British
army operating against the Turks in
Asia Minor. He was granted his dis
charge from the officers training camp
here and. accompanied by his wife. left
for Oyster Bay to Join HIS father before
sailing Saturday for Spain.
Mrs. Roosevelt will accompany her
husband to Spain, where she will ioin
her father. Col. Joseph E. Willard.
United States ambassador to Spain.
Two of Kermit Roosevelt's brothers
Theodore. jr., and Archibald. are with
the American expedition in France
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
FRENCH HONOR FOR AMERICAN
Decoration Conferred Upon W. B.
Poland. Belgian Relief Director

LONDON. July 10-Announcement is
made here that President Poincare of
France has conferred the cross of chew
alier of the Legion of Honor on w. B.
Poland. who was the director in Hol-
land of the American commission for
relief in Belgium. The cross is be-
slowed "in consideration of the cour-
age with which you denounced before
the German authorities and the Amerf-
can government the deportations made
in northern France"
The medal and also the decoration
recently awarded by President Poin-
care to Herbert c. Hoover for his work
with the Belgian commission have been
accepted on behalf of the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
DIRECTS ATTENTION
TO FOOD SPECULAT0R
Some Observations by Representa-
tive Campbell in Interest Of
the Consumer.

..While the government Is exhorting the
citizens of Washington to unusual efforts
in economizing and conserving food sup
niles. 1t seems to me that the government
might encourage the housekeepers lit
tie by taking some paternal interest along
another line-the regulation OF food
sneculation and exorbitant prices
through manipulation 1.
This utterance of Representative Camp
bell Of Kansas. one Of the Dlstrict
friends in Congress, might be classed as
entirely unselfish. since Mr. Campbell lives
nm the Virginia shore. opposite Wash
,roton. when official duties require his
,resence at the National Capital. He has
fine garden and all that sort of thing
.rd "a not dependent upon local condi-
tions.
Prompted by Sympathy.
R,t he has a sympathetic feeling in
.t. beart for Kansans and other gov
.rnment employees stationed in Wash
s...or Who have to put up with what
10 tote in the gufse Of food dealers.
hands them every day.
aIikewise, l think the people would
be glad IL the government would keep
s,.a IN rents" he continued. II notice
that Commissioner Brownlow said
vaaterday that the Commissioners
ysn,,id use moral suasion' to keep down
a general increase.
.5rhe Department of Justice could use
. ,ittIa more than moral suasion IL its
a1ants And there Is any concerted
af,orts to effect an increase. Any
% s,rnm,taneous increase by all landlords
should be carefully scrutinized by the
law offcers of the government"
7 Resolution on Subject.
resolution is now before the House
committee on the District of Columbia
coyerinR the subject discussed by Mr..
Camnbeil. That resolution. introduced
hy Mr.. Emerson of Ohio. provides as
.That the Department Of Justice in
xestigate, for the purpose of ascertain
ing to what extent a combination ex-
ists among the commission houses or
~rocers in Washington to fix the prices
of foodstuffs and to restrain grocers
from buying food products directly
from the farmers
"Further. that the Department of
Justice Investigate for the purpose of
ascertaining to what extent landlords
have increased rents in the District of
Coiunbia since the outbreak Of war be-
tween ths United States and Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Woodmen of the World Meet

ATLANTA, Ga. July 10.-Woodmen of
the World in large numbers gathered here
for the opening today Of the biennial con-
sention Of the sovereign camp. Only one
thousand delegates are accredited to the
convention. but hundreds came from all
psrts of the country and Canada. to be
present at the festivities. which include an
extensive entertainment program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10

According to reports. Chang Hsun's
whereabouts at Pekfng is unknown. He
has urged the emperor to take personal
command.
A train bearing monarchist wounded
has arrived. They said the monarchists
were still in retreat.
A republican airpIane dropped bombs
on Peng Tai. There were four civilian
casualties.
Fighting is soon expected at Yung
Ting. toward which point some of the
imperialists have retreated.
Gen. Wang in Charge.
LONDON, July 1o.-Gen. Chang Hsun
leader of the attempt to place the
Manchus again on the throne of China,
has resigned all his offices and handed
over the administration Of affairs in
Peking to Gen. Wang. who Is a friend
Of Tuan Chijui. leader Of the repub-
lican forces
Special dispatches from Peking and
Tientsin said that the fghting be-
tween the republicans and imperialists
has ceased and that the republicans
surround Peking
The railway station in Peking is held
by the republicans and trains now are
running between Tientsin and the
Chinese capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
ROOT MISSION TO RUSSIA
MAY COME HOME SOON
Date Fixed, It Is Believed, But No
Announcement for the Present.
Work Highly Praised.

There were certain indications in ad
ministration circles today that the Root
mission to Russia soon will return home
1t is believed that the date has been
fixed, but there will be no announcement,
of it for the present.
Administration officials are b;ph1x
pleased with the work the mission has
done In Russia Cabinet officers and
other advisers of President Wilson who
have had access to the confidential re-.
ports OF Mr.. Root and his associate.
have been unsparing recently in thei,
praise for the work done in keepint
russia In line with the allies and In
explaining the attitude of the United
effects
Many administration officials believe
that the work of the Root mission has
had much to do with the resumption ot
hostilities by the Russian armies
against the enemies of the allies. and
tnere is a strong feeling of assurance
IN administration circles that this re.
newed offensive by Russia will be con.
tinued until the bitter end. Some Of the
PRESIDENTS advisers today pointed out
that the American people will owe q
lasting debt Of gratitude to the mem
pers VI the ROOT mission, and the belief
was expressed that this gratitude will
be shared no less by the people of ali
the allies when history finally records
the various accomplishments of the
Americans in Russia at a time when
her fate. and possibly with it the fate
or the allied cause, was hanging in the
balance.
May Have Prevented Separate Peace.
Notwithstanding the sneering comment
OF German newspapers on the work of the
commission. it. is believed by MANY thai
the German people eventually will come
to understand the big thing that has han
pened since the Americans arrived in
RUSSIA - the prevention Of separate
peace such as was intended by Germany.
TO Just what extent the Root mission fie-
ured IN this diplomatic negotiation will
probably not be known for some time. but
there is every reason for believing that a
trained diplomat like Mr.. Root was able
to be OF the greatest service to all ele-
ments IN Russia during the negotiation.
Administration officials today pointed
out. also, that the Root mission is prob
ably one OF the best balanced missions
ever sent by this government to a foreign
country. inasmuch as all of its members
had certain special work to do in that
country for which each individual was
especially fitted. Nothing but the most
generous praise and appreciation for
what has been done by all members of
the mission was voiced in administration
circles today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
81 DIE, $50 ARE SAVED
WHEN CALEDON|EN SINKS

PARIS, July 10.-The French liner
Caledonien was sunk by mine or tor
pedo in the Mediterranean June 30, ac-
cording to announcement issued last,
night by the ministry of marine. Fifty
one persons were lost and $50 were
saved.
The Caledonien was a vessel of 4,14O
gross tons, built in 1882, and owned by
the Messageries Maritimes of Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
.FUT|LELY HAMMERS
FRENCH POSITIONS
Crown Prince Delivers New
Attack on the Chemin-des-
Danes Plateau.
BRITISH START NIBBLING

Each day now witnesses a new at
tack by the German crown prince
along the Aisne front in northern
France. suggesting an attempt at a
sustained offensive. The French guns
are proving too much for the attack
ing ranks of Teutons. however
Last nights attack on the Chemin-
des-Dames plateau. the high ridge
which the Germans lost in the spring
campaign and are now trying des-
perately to recover, was even less
fruitful than others have been at the
outset. The Germans were not able
even to get near the French lines at
the Hurtebise monument and the
Dragon. where their attacks were
launched and they fell back with Sc
we're losses.
Gen. Haig is again nibbling at the
German lines in Belgium. Last night
he took another bite into the terri
advanced the British lines slightly near
Costfaverne. a mile northeast of Wyts-
chaete.
French Official Report.
PARIS. July 10.-The official state
ment of today follows:
Yesterday evening the enemy's bonn
DaFument reaCneQ degree OF violence
in different sctors of the Aisne front.
Local attacks on trenches north of the
Laffaux mill and southeast of Allies
were repulsed by our fire. Further
east at about $50 pm. the enemy made
a strong attack on our positions at the
Hurtebise monument ard the Dragon.
His efforts were vain. Unable to ap-
proach our line. the enemy troops were
dispersed. suffering severely.
Surprise attacks on advanced posts
southeast of Corbeny. in the vicinity of
Courcy. in the sector of Auberive and
near Caurieres wood, cost the enemy
losses and gave him no result. A GER
tain number of prisoners remained in
our hands. The night was calm every
where else"
LONDON. July 10-"Last night we
advanced our line slightly east of Cost
tayerne Zone mile northeast of Wyts-
chaetes. says today's official announce
ment South of the Ypres Confines ca
nal we carried out a successful raid.
We captured some prisoners"
Germans Enter Post.
The official report from British head
quarters in France last night reads:
Hostile raiding parties succeeded in
entering one of our advanced posts
OF Laventfe last night; four of our men
are missing.
THE enemy's artillery was active dur
ing the day in the neighborhood of
Bullecourt. Ypres and Nieuport. Owing
to thick mists and low clouds, no aerial
activity was possible on either side yes
terday."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
ENSHROUDS
MARE ISLAND YARD
Military Law Prevails While Pow.
der Magazine Explosion Is
Investigated.

BY the Associated Press.
VALLEJO, Cal. July 1O.-Military law
and strict censorship were in force to-
day at the Mare Island navy ward as
the result of an explosion of black
powder magazine there yesterday with
the loss OF six lives and injuries to
thlrty-one persons. Federal investiga-
ltors OF the Department Of Justice, who
were sent to Mare Island by United
States District Attorney John w. Pres
ton of San Francisco, have begun an
investigation into the cause of the ex
plosion Independent of that being con-
Quoted by navy officials under direction
of Capt Harry George. commandant of
the yard.
Within few minutes after the ex-
plosion strong guard was placed about
the navy yard. marines patrolled all land
lines and patrol boats guarded the
channel separating this city from Mare
Island.
No unauthorized persons were allowed
to enter. and all shore leave for navy
men and marines was stopped. Strict
GERS enlisted men and government en-
ployes to discuss the explosion or anv
attendant occurrences, and marines were
ordered to fire on any one seen attempt-
ing to land or trespass.
Capt. George Silent.
Capt. Harry George. commandant Of the
yard. refused to issue a statement as to
tho probable cause OF the explosion, pend
ing the results of the investigation. He
also refused to deny or affirm the reports
that several suspects had been arrested.
The dead are: Allen F. Mackenzie, chief
gunner. his wife and two daughters.
Dorothy. aged twelve. and Mildred, eight:
George Stanton. gardener employed by
Mackenzie. and N. C. Damsteadt a
civilian employe in the ordnance depart
ment.
The bungalow occupied by the Mac
kenzies and the family OF Gunner James
J.. Mckenns was demolished McKenna
and his wife and baby and a nurse were
buried beneath the ruins Of their section
Of the building. The part occupied by
Mackenzie and his family was blown to
bits.
The list of wounded included non
commissioned officers. enlisted men Of
the United States Navy and civilian Ia
borers. Four Of the wounded are In q
serious condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
CHINESE REPUBLICAN TROOPS
WITHIN FEW MILES OF PEkING
Retreat of Gen. Chang z1sun AID His
Forces Blocked -Imperialists Ex-
pected to Fall Soon.


PEKING, Tientsin-The Gen
military governor Chill within miles of
the CITY while miles
capital Heavy artillery fire be heard in that
direction Kagan province of Chill
placed position off Gen. Chang un
toward the northwest Heavy engagements expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
College Loses $4,000 by Fire.

Hall H the women,s % hall ' and " Vinera Eiss ss
Hall. mems dormitory. at Valparaiso
University. were destroyed by fire
last night. the loss being estimated at
$4,000. One woman is said to have
been seriously burned and several 9TH
srs suffered minor injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
DRUG STORE SCALES
ARE FOUND FAULTY
Ninety Per Cent of Weights
Used in Filling Prescriptions
Here Inaccurate.
NO FAULT OF DRUGGISTS

Ninety per cent of Washington's drug
stores have been using faulty weights
in filing prescriptions.
This remarkable fact was made pub
lie today by the District department OF
weights, measures and markets. follow
ing the first inspection ever made by
the department of weights and scales
used in drug stores.
AS a result, inspections of such es-
Establishments will be made twice year
in the future. according to George NJ
Roberts, superintendent of the depart
ment.
No Desire to Fraud.
The situation discovered is in no way
attributed to any desire on the part of
druggists to give false weights, and in
no instance will a prosecution be or
dered. Without exception, 1t is stated
the druggists We're unaware of the fact
that the weights were faulty and they
Immediately took steps to provide cor
rect measurements.
The inspection, which was made by
T. H. Stapleton of the department. was
begun last winter and embraced every
drug store in the city, of which there
are more than 200. AS a result of his
have been condemned and are now in
| the possession of District officials
While from to 10 per cent of the
stores were found to be using correct
weights, the other 80 per cent aver
aged about five faulty weights to each
store 1t is stated.
One of the most defective weights
condemned was marked two drains
but found to be thirteen grains light
Other instances of almost as great g
variation were discovered.
Weights Used for Years.
The principal explanation of the sit.
uation is that the weights have beer
in use for years and have worn consid.
erably through being handled on mar
BILE slabs and washed in acids. Mr.
Stapleton also found defective new
weights made of cheap material. Thi:
has caused the department to recon-
mend that only first-class weights bt
purchased.
druggists generally afforded ever,
cooperation to the department while
the inspection was in progress" sait
Mr. Roberts, "and I am sure they were
without knowledge that some of theil
weights were faulty. This also apple!
to several defective scales discovered
No prosecutions will be instituted ant
the semi-annual examinations to b.
made in the future should result IL
regulating the situation satisfactorily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Train Derailed; / Killed; 8 Hurt.

BOSTON. July 10-One man was
killed and eight injured: none probably
fatally, in the derailment at Winthrop
today of a passenger train on the Bos-
ton. Revere Beach and Lynn railroad,
q narrow gauge line. loaded with beach
Boston t.dA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-10
Proposed Academy of Engineers

A bill by Senator Wadsworth pro-
posing federal incorporation of the
American Academy of Engineers was
favorably reported yesterday by the
Senate judiciary committee. Maj. Gen.
Goethals will be one of the incorpo-
RatorS.