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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
NEW FOOD CONTROLLER,
Herr Won Waldow Will Unity and
Simplify Germany's ORGANIZATION.

BERLIN. Wednesday, August Is. via
London. August 17l-Germany's new
food controller, Herr Won Waldow, for
merly lord lieutenant of the province
Of Pomerania, has stepped into the posi-
ton made vacant in the course of the
recent cabinet upheaval. AS soon as
the reichstag has sanctioned the COM
bination of the imperial and Prussian
food bureaus Won Waldow will attain
the rank of a state secretary, in which
capacity he also will sit in the bundles
rat.
The unification of the German ma
tion's food administration under one
head promises to simplify and to make
more effective the organization which
under Adolph Won Batockfs manage
ment already had reached a remarkable
degree of efficiency.
The retiring controller, Won Batocki.
found chaos when he assumed office
sixteen months ago. He bequeathes to
his successor not only an efficient or
ganization and an experienced star of
executives. but what interests the pub
lie in great measure, a bumper crop
OF potatoes. Won Waldow is a conserya
tive One Of his undersecretaries is a
social democrat.
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mass, while some Rumanian detach-
ments retired to Movilitsa-
Rumanians Claim Success.

6um6nlo09 Cla1m SUCceo&
LONDON. August lion the Rukowina
front between the Dniester and Moldavia
enemy attacks everywhere were re-
pulsed, except at a single point south
of the Varna, where q portion OF the
trenches in the mountains were lost.
says the official Rumanian statement
under date of Tuesday. just received
here.
All enemy attacks" continues the
statement, "in the Slanic and Dituz val
leys were repulsed. Our infantry and
cavalry delivered counter attacks on
the enemy. which fed in disorder. We
occupied several peaks and took more
than 600 prisoners. Some machine guns
were captured
This action was facilitated by the
Russians in the north. who. after re-
pulsing several attacks. took the Of
fensive and drove back the enemy in
conjunction with the Rumanians The
battle continues violently.
South of the Marasechti tho enemy
attacked all day with fresh troops.
There were violent hand-to-hand en-
counters and counter attacks. A Rus
sian regiment in counter attack took
more than 400 prisoners A Russian
raid south of Brzezany also resulted
,, in the capture OF prisoners and some
machine guns.
THE battle continues with unparal-
| 1eled stubbornness on both sides of the
Sereth. An artillery bombardment OF
varying intensity occurred on the
| Danube"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
WOULD BRING PAC|F|ST
SENATORS into DAYLIGHT
President in Accord With Leaders to
Bury Peace Proposals Under
Avalanche of Votes.

President Wilson is in accord with
the plan of Senate leaders to bring the
pacifist senators into the daylight,
and. after allowing them to say all they
can possibly say, to bury their peace
proposals and peace-term resolutions
under an avalanche of votes.
The same tactics will be pursued as
were found SO effective in the case Of
the McLemore resolution. That meas
ure expressed sentiments adverse to
the administrations international poll
cies. There was much talk about it,
and threats were made to put it over
in the House. After the cloakroom
gossip had grown into a huge ferment
the administration leaders brought out
the McLemore resolution and dared it's
friends to do their worst
The result was a bad beating for the
resolution and heartening victory for
the President. This is exactly what
is planned for the La Toilette peace
term resolution, calling for a restate-
ment of terms, etc 1t is also planned
to table every other resolution on the
subject of peace and war, no matter
what attitude is taken by the author,
and after having thoroughly disposed
of the peace talk, to go ahead and vote
millions of dollars for the American
ar .h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Ask Federal Officials to Act.

Representatives of the councils of de-
Tense of thirteen middle west states at a
conference held here have adopted resolu-
tons urging immediate action by the fed
eral government in fixing a reasonable
price for coal and regulating the distribu-
ton of fuel by the railroads in order to re-
lieve the crisis which threatens the
country. A copy of the resolutions was
telegraphed to President Wilson.
The conference adjourned to meet
again in Chicago next Thursday, when
the representatives of the different
states will report data to be gathered
on the cost of coal production at va
riouS mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
DIR. KARL GRAVES
AGAIN IS IN TOLLS
Self Styled Spy Arrested for
Posing as State Depart
ment Agent.
TAKEN AT KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. August 17.-Dr.
Karl Armgaard Graves. self-styled in
ternational spy, who came into some
prominence in 1914 after the publica-
ton of volume of his experiences as
the personal spy of the kaiser" was
arrested by federal agents last night
at the Union station for being in a
zone closed to enemy aliens without
permits DIR. Graves told the authori-
ties he was working for the Depart
ment of State Graves. after his ar
rest, gave out statements that he was
on his way to Denver in an effort to
obtain papers that would prove the
..illegitimacy of the Hohenzollern fam
lily"
Among Graves possessions were
found documents relating to the estab-
lishment OF a Saxon union in this coun-
try.
The self-styled spy was almost with
out funds when arrested and poorly
dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
SHIPBUILDERS CONFER
ON TONNAGE PRODUCTION
Discuss Apportionment of Materials
With Admiral Caps to Insure
Capacity Output.

Proper apportionment of materials to
insure capacity production in all American
shipyards was discussed today at con-
ference of shipbuilders with Rear Admiral
Caps, general manager of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation The builders are mem
bers OF the National Shipbuilders' Asso-
citation formed here last week to cooper
ate with the government in increasing
tonnage production.
An arrangement will be worked out
whereby building plants will not be
forced to bid against each other for
supplies. and by which prompt deliv-
cries of materials may be made.
Since the feet corporation has COM
Wandered contracts of all ships build
ing of more than $500 tons. the gov
eminent itself will undertake to see
that materials are furnished properly
and at fair prices.
To increase the amount of trans
atlantic and coastwise tonnage the
shipping board is considering divert
ing a large number of ships from the
great lakes to the Atlantic
Much tonnage that otherwise would
be tied up during the winter would be
released under the plan. Most of the
ships would not go back to the lakes
during the war, but would be replaced
by tonnage now building in lake ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
CAUSE OF LARGE IMPORTS.
Department of Commerce Reports In.
crease in Tropical Foodstuffs.

Largely increased imports into the
United States in the fiscal year just
closed were due to heavier purcha SEES
abroad of tropical foodstuffs and raw
materials, according to Department
of Commerce analysis today. Crude
imports amounted to AZ per cent of the
total, against 80 per cent in the last
year before the war.
Imports of finished products. includ-
ing cotton manufactures. machinery
and iron and steel products have de-
clined in value since 1914. This group
furnished only IA per cent of the total
imports last year, against "a per cent
in 1914. Shipments of partly manu-
featured products have increased
slightly.
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Posed as U. S. Agent.

DR.. Karl Armgard Graves statement
that he was working for the State De-
partment was the direct cause of his
arrest in Kansas City. Graves, the fed
eral authorities say, has been repre-
senting himself in several western
cities as representing the State Depart
ment. and in view of his status the au-
thorities thought it wise to take him
into custody.
The arrest of Dr. Graves in this city
November IL, 1916. charged with at
tempt to extort $4,000 from Countess
Won Bernstorff. wife of the former Ger
man ambassador to the United States,
created somewhat of a sensation
The failure of members of the en-
bassy to appear before the late United
States Commissioner Arson S. Taylor
to testify against Graves put the trial
off time after time. and before the final
date, set. March 10. the German ambas-
sador had been given his passports,
owing to the rupture with Germany
Graves was arrested by agents of the
Department of Justice. and was said to
have threatened to publish letters al
legged TO contain matter showing her
Countess Won Bernstorff) infrmities
and failiQgS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Senate Stiffens Its Back.

The Senate stiffened it's back yester-
day afternoon. late, when Senator
King returned to the Capitol after a
visit to the White House to talk over
a program of action. Senator King
is a fight senator, as his
recent resolution on the subject shows
After discussing the sentiment in the
Senate and throughout the country the
Utah senator let his colleagues know
that the strongest American showing
at the Capitol couldn't be any too
strong for the White House.
What will probably occur is that after
the debates on the revenue measure are
over, the La Toilette peace resolution will
be brought out for its trial heat. The dis
cussion will be in public session. it is
planned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
GERMAN LOSSES 100000.
S9,863 Casualties Reported During
the Month of JulY.

LONDON. August Herman cas-
ualties reported during July in the
German official lists, but not necessa-
rily having occurred in July. amounted
to S9,863, as follows: Killed or died
of wounds or sickness. 1889: prisoners
or missing. 1880, severely wounded
1896. wounded and slightly wounded,
39.95S.
The total German casualties of all
classes since the beginning of the war
exceeds 500 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
70 BE q. S. ARMY AVIATOR.
D. Bradley Gish Is Recommended for
First Lieutenancy.

man of Washington, has been recon-
mended for first lieutenancy in the
aviation corps by Adjt. Gen. Mccain.
Mr.. Gish went to Chicago last week to
have an obstruction in his nose re-
moved which prevented his entering the
Aviation Corps and shortly after the
operation passed the tests successfully.
Mr. Gish has been in the automobi
business in this city for some years
and his experience with gasoline motors
paved the way for his entrance into
the aviation branch of the service. He
leaves for the training camp at Mineola
within the next ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
MERCHANTS ADMIT CHARGE.
Three Fined In Police Court for False
Advertising.

Jesse Resented, who was formerly in
the clothing business at 18th and z streets
under the firm name of Eiseman & Co
and Sol Whitehill and Bert D. Mann, his
manager, this afternoon appeared in Po-
lice Court and answered a charge of false
advertising.
1t is charged that the offense was COM
mitted June IA. C. J. Columbus, secretary
of the Retail Merchants Association; c.
E. La Zigne. representing a national or
ganization of merchants, and Detective E
w. Boyle made the investigation which
resulted in the charges being filed
Counsel for the defendant entered a
plea of nolo contendere and Judge Pugh
fined each of the said defendants 800
The fines were paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Repulsed by Rumanians.

During the night and the entire day
of the 18th the enemy conducted a Sc
ries of attacks in the valley of the
Suchitza and on the front of Nolosh-
kani and Irestchidesus. All of them
were repulsed by Rumanians, supported
by our infantry.
'In the direction of Fokshani since
the morning of the 18th the Germans
have renewed their offensive More en-
ergetic attacks We're directed against
Straoani and Krucheadesus. Under
strong pressure from the Germans our
troops retired to Muncheliu and Mo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
COMMISSION FOR R. C. DOVE.
Hotel Director Appointed Captain i,
Quartermaster Reserve Corps.

Robert c. Dove, managing director
Of the Shoreham Hotel. has been ap-
pointed captain of the Quartermas-
ter Officers Reserve Corps. according
to announcement made at the War
department today. 1t is expected that
he shortly will be stationed at one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Public to See and Hear Pacifsts.

There had been a nervous feeling in the
Senate that open discussion might send a
stream of poison into those districts of
the country which have not Yet awakened
to the true loyal American frame of mind
on the other hand. il some one had rushed
an executive session the minute a pacifist
senator started speaking. there would be
ground for a complaint of gag rule.
The policy adopted, therefore, will be
to allow the American public to count the
pacifists in the Senate in plain daylight ;
allow them to make their longest speeches
and then to table all resolutions There
will be no substitute resolutions adopted
affirming the Presidents stand This. il is
said. savors Of compromise. and the ad-
ministration leaders now declare there is
no necessity for any compromise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Strategic Withdrawal.

The war office announces a strategic
withdrawal by the Rumanians to the
Soveia- Monastirsk- Voloshkani line. Rus
sian forces on the Rumanian front with
drew under pressure to Munchelu and
Monass and Rumanians to Movilitsa, in
the Fokshani area.
The text of the official communication
says:
Western front: Animated fusillades
have taken place in the direction OF
Dvinsk, Wilma and Baranoichi
"Rumanian front: Between the rivers
Dniester and Pruth there has been lively
artillery firing. In the direction of Sas.
brezina one of our 'battalions of death by
a dashng assault carried a series of posi-
tons five versts east of Mount Bermalui
In the direction of Onic the enemy made
no attack
For strategic reasons the Rumaniar
troops on the night of the 14th were with.
drawn from the Kragoslava- KosakoLa
kiul front to the line of Soveia-Monas
irSk-Voloshkani.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
TODAY'S ENLISTMENTS.

Army.
Kenneth Veatch. 935 K street north
west.
Byron S. Paul. Oxon Hill, Md
Royce w. Van Norman, 5O7 7th street
southeast.
Paul A Brill. Seat Pleasant, Md.
Edgar johnson. Fayetteville, Md.
Litha Taylor. Richland. N. C.
Joseph H. Sheler. 513 West Marshall
street, Alexandria, Va.
District Field Artillery.
Benjamin H. Green. Battery B. 924 I
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Charles W. GRAY Dies.

Charles W. Gray, for twenty wears a
resident of Montgomery county, Md.
died at his home near Washingtop
Grove this morning. He had been iii
three months He is survived by a son
and eight daughters. Robert NJ. GRAY
Miss Maud Il. and Miss Sarah e Gray
Mrs. Charles A. Clements of Linden
Md: Mrs James r. Pattison of Brook
lyn, Mrs Harry c. Darling of Mclean.
Va. and Mrs. Al Harris. Mrs. J. r.
Lusby and Mrs. w. T. Hurd of Wash
ington. Interment will be at Water
ford. Va, Sunday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
PREDICTS BATTLES
ON A VAST SCALE
Gen. KorniIoff Hopes for Com
pIete Regeneration of the
Russian Forces.
REvERsEs IN RuMANIA
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PETRoGRAD, August 17-Lieut. Gen.
Korniloff, the in-chief. In
an interview today said that in conse-
quence of the energetic measures taken
the moral fighting capacity of the army
had been considerably strengthened:
He hoped for complete regeneration OF
the Russian forces.
The general predicted operations on a
vast scale on the Rumanian front, and
also elsewhere, especially In the north,
where he indicated there was a posi-
bility of combined land and sea actions
He expressed the opinion that another
winter campaign was inevitable.
Gen. Korniloff had a long conference
with Premier Kerensky yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
Fined for Picket pisara.zA

Felix NJ Morley and Harry Il 0aSe3As
White House yesterday afternoon during
the picket disorders, were axrAtgned In
Police Court today on charges Of ais
orderly conduct Morley was fined S9t By
Judge Pugh, while the case against Martin
was continued until August Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17

of the cantonments now being COM
pleted.
son of ]. Maury Dove. Capt. Dove
assumed the managing dictatorship of
the Shoreham last December Prior to
that service Capt. Dove was connected
with the ]. Maury Dove Coal Company
for six years. He is a graduate of
Phillips Exeter Academy of Andover,
Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17

s1405 Asheville, N. c.. and return.
Leave August 81; return limit, three
weeks. Southern railway system. City
ticket Office, 705 18th st. NV. Phop4
Main 1212-Advertisemen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
COUNT CZERNIN IN BERLIN.
Austrian Foreign Minister Has Sew
eral Conferences Before Going Home

BERLIN. August 17.-Count Czernin
Won Chudenitz, the Austro- Hunga riap
foreign minister has returned to Wen
ma after two-day visit TO Berlin, in
the course of which he had several
conferences with the imperial chancel-
Countess Czernin We're the guests OF
Chancellor Michaelis at luncheon on
Wednesday. The Turkish ambassador
and the Bulgarian minister also at
tended. Vice Chancellor Helfferich gave
. reception in honor of Count Czernin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17
ILLINOIS HEARINGS ON
TO FIX PRICES Of COAL
Justice Carter Announces He Will
Decide Upon Minimum When
Sessions End.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 17.-After decla-
ration by a representative of the 1lli-
nois coal operators that they had con-
cluded not to cooperate, Justice Grin
began hearings with view to fixing
reasonable prices.
Attorney Ralph Crews. for the
operators. reviewed the situation, in
GLIDING the steps taken for federal con-
troll and the Illinois strike situation,
and concluded with the statement that
in view of these facts the operators had
concluded not to cooperate.
Levy Mayer, chairman of the law and
legislation committee of the Illinois
State Council of Defense. asserted that
the operators had repudiated their
agreement. Justice Carter said:
II shall not comment on the action of
the operators. We will proceed with
the hearing and in the end 1 will fix
prices"
Discord Among the Operators.
AS originally contemplated, a COM
mittee of the operators would have
been empowered to bind the coal pro-
ducers 10 abide by any price fixed by
the controller. At meeting week
ago a committee of operators agreed to
be bound. but it speedily developed that
they could not. control the rank and
file.
Gov. Lowden said today:
II am informed that the coal opera
tors assembled in Chicago intend to
violate their agreement. l have adj
vised Justice Carter to proceed with
the hearing to fix fair maximum prices
for Illinois. When these are fixed I
shall expect the operators to comply"
Among friends of the governor 1T
was said that he is determined to seize
the mines if the operators remain OBJ
durate. Committees were present at
the hearing representing the railroads,
the miners, the retail coal merchants
and the state council of defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-17

Pure Food Body Builder
Father Johns Medicine builds strength.
Advertisement.
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PAPER CUBS that a-e practically in
Gestructi5le have been invontcd for the
Use os sS..ccnscz il E.=iand.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-01-12

Further bids being called for, the
sale Of bonds was continued by auc-
tion. representatives. Of the follow
ing firms were present and the high
bids OF each were as follows:
poWell-Garard CO.. Chicago, ILL.,, %
So. LaSal!e st. par 100000 premium
Schanke & Co., Mason City. Iowa
par. $2p2O.00 premium.
Charles 5. kidder & Co.. Chicago
par, $2OC5.GO premium.
The bid of rowell-Garard Co., being
the highest and being considered sat
isiactory in ali respects by the Board
said firm agreeing to furnish all the
necessary blanks, printing and iitho-
graphing necessary. and to furnish all
legal advice free. and 10 pay accrued
interest on bonds from Jan. i, 1917.
TO date OF delivery of bonds. and hav-
ing deposited certified check for
$2l00.00 it was moved by Hellekson,
and seconded by Mullen that the bid
OF Powell -Garard Co. be accepted
Motion carried. all members voting
aye.
Board adjourned until 100 p. N.
c. w. kERLiN. l.. Y. KNoDEIh,
Auditor. Chairman.
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Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1917, loo p. N

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1917, loo p. M.
Board met es per adjournment.
Members present: Knodell, Lang-
ley, Mullen, Hellekson.
Following bonds approved:
A. C. Howlett, Clerk of Circuit
Court.
Ben J. Brier, Sheriff.
NJ. L. O'Reiley, Coroner.
w. L. Hooper, States Attorney.
The temporary bond Of l.. V. Kno-
dell, as County Commissioner, was ap
proved by the Clerk OF Courts.
Petition was presented TO the Board
asking them to set aside Township
~, Range 2S, vest Of Sixth Principal,
as seperate School District, 20 be
known as School District No. ).
Notion was made and seconded that
said petition be granted, and all pre-
sent voting aye. The petition was
declared granted.
Board adjourned until 900 a. m,
Wednesday January Bird. 1917.
G. W. KERLIS, IL. HELLEKsoN,
Auditor. Chairman.
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Thursday, Jan. 4, 1917, 100 p. m
Board met as per adjournment.

Members present. Mullen, Knodell,
Hellekson, Lewis, Beckwith.
The bids for bonds were opened at
go and bids were as follows:
j. r. Cassidy, Jr.. Co., Council
Bluffs, Iowa--Far. accrued interest
to date q delivery Of bonds, premium
OF Sl272.00 and furnish blank bonds.
Bankers Security Co. Denver, Col
- 5000 premium, furnish bonds. No
check.
Capital Trust & Savings Bank
! premium Of $l520.00 and accrued in
terest from date of bonds to delivery.
Sidney. Splitter s. Co., Toledo, Ohio
Par, accrued Interest on bonds to
date Of delivery and premium Of
sl2l3,0O.
". L. Siayton g. Co., Toledo, Ohio
Par, accrued interest to date Of de-
livery Of bonds and premium of $4,000
John f. Sinclair s. Co., Minneapo-
lis, Mimi Par, accrued interest to
date Of delivery of bondsand premium
Of $l24l 90. furnish blank bonds and
pay attorneys fees.
John r. Sutherlin s Company
Kansas City. Mo.--Par accrued In
terest and premium OF $lS5I00, and
furnish blank bonds Tree.
f. =. Magraw, st. Paul. MIMI
Par, accrued interest to date Of de-
livery Of bonds and furnish blank
bonds.
4 Cummings, Prudden & Co., Toledo,
Ohio Par, accrued interest 10 date
OF delivery Of bonds and $i3l2.0t
premium.
The Security Savings Bank & Trust
! ca. Toledo, Ohio-par, accrued in.
tercst TO date of delivery Of bonds
and $lJSi.09 premium.
c. H. Coffin, Chicago, Ill.-Par
blank bonds and a premium Of $So.6Ol
The bids Of Tho Bankers Security
/, Co., Denver, COL. Il. f.. Magraw, st
Paul, and G. II Coi:in, Chicago, no;
| being accompanied Dy certified check
az required, were not considered.
The Board, after considering NJ
legitimate bids, adjourned until go,
a. m. Eriday, without taking an!
further action in regard to,the Bone
sale.
g. ". hERLIN, J. V. KNoDELL.
Auditor. Chairman