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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

Petrograd, July (Delayed)-lhe
official news agency to-day printed a
declaration Of the Provisional Govern
ment concerning the proposed confer
ence of the Entente Allies on the
Balkan situation. The declaration states
that Russia's representatives VIII De
instructed to defend the standpoint OF
the Provisional Government with all
emnbasis. and to insist upon the appli-
cation of those general principles ap-
nlving to foreign politics that nave
been proclaimed by Russia's democ-
racy.
In part, these instructions refer to
the recent events in Greece.
In this question, the declaration says
the Provisional Government is unable
70 refrain from taking an unfavorable
view Of the methods applied to enforce
change in the sovereigns Of Greece.
Although the Russian Provisional Gov
ernment condemned former King Con-
s.antine's personal policy, it neverthe-
less regarded as not permissible any
interference in the internal affairs OF
Greece. Thus, Russia was compelled 70
lodge objections to the change in rulers
and to refuse participation Of Russian
troops in the Entente expedition IN
Southern Greece. q
In her relations with the Allies, Rus
sia has defended the standpoint that
the form of the government and the
state organizations in Greece are ex-
clusively the affair of the Greek people
The declaration ends with the asser-
tions that the military activity Of Rus
sia's army now has increased the i'm
portance of her views in international
affairs. and that the voice OF Russia's
democracy, backed by the operations
of the revolutionary army, now ought
70 carry particular weight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
in Federal
Offices Have Access
To Vital Secrets
Prom The rnSuno Bureau J


Washington, July Long before the
Pershing expedition reached Europe
accurate details regarding the overseas
troop movement were in the posses
sion of a German employe Of one Of the
Federal departments in Washington.
il was learned to-day. This fact was
laid before the Office Of the Secretary
Of the Navy and was the subject mat
ter of an investigation by the Naval
Intelligence Bureau.
An official in conversation with an
employe of his department was given
details of the sailing time, the number
of men and the number Of transports.
Questioned regarding the source OF his
information, this employe stated that
he had been Informed by an unnatu-
rallied German in the government ser
vice. Further inquiry showed that the
German had secured his information
from his secretary. who had. in turn.
been posted by clerk in the Office OF
the Secretary of the Navy.
These facts were promptly laid be-
fore the Office Of the Secretary of the
Navy and resulted in an investigation
by the Naval Intelligence Division.
However, the German is still in the
government employ, so it is fair in
ference TO draw that the naval inyesti-
gator found it impossible TO make a
case against him.
The official who supplied this infor-
nation 70 The Tribune to-day declared
il to be his belief that a number Of un-
naturalized Germans were in the gov
ernment employ in Washington. He
stated he believed an examination OF
the rolls would show q considerable
number. While no doubt the majority
of these men are loyal, he stated, the
presumption is against their loyalty
and il seems q dangerous chance to
continue them in places where they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Krupp Factories
Damaged by Airmen

Franco British air forces were ex-
traordinarily active yesterday and last
night, and conducted many bombing
raids far within the German lines
French fiers, particularly, carried out
sustained and far-reaching enterprises
over German territory, causing eHten,
sive damage in many enemy towns ana
nenetratipg as far as the great munl-
tions centre of Essen, where explosives
were dropped on the Krupp factories
Eighty-four of Petain's planes were
sent against the enemy during the
night. and in their various eXpedltions
threw down over thirty tons OF hlgh-
power explosives, which wrecked rae
tories, set fire 10 railroad stations, biew
up munition depots and worked general
havoc. Only two of them failed 70 re-
turn to their hangers.
Paris states expressly that all the at
tacks were undertaken in reprlsal 1or
the bombing of open French towns by
German airmen. Among the herman
or German occupied cities visited were
Treves. Ludwigshafen, Essen, Coblenz
Pfalsburg. Dun-sur-Meuse, Banthevillei
Marchault and Cauroy.
The most spectacular flight was that
IN Fssen which was carried out by a
angle plane piloted by Mareschal des
Iogis Gallois. Several hits were OBJ
served on the great steel plants OF INC
Krupps. In most cases, however, the
French flew in squadrons OF from SIX tc
eleven. -
The British operations in the SKY
apparently encountered greater re-
sistance from the enemy, which was
patrolling the air from Lens to Ypres
In great numbers. One formation OF
thirty machines was encountered. Al
nlaces. too, the German aeroplanes
succeeded in crossing the British lines
and dropped 144 bombs. The British
ROYAL Flying Corps, however, thre"
down triple that quantity Of explosives
on enemy territory. During the all
battles eight German machines were
demolished and six more brought
down out Of control. FIVE OF inc
British planes are missing.
The German air attack which SEM
the French raiders into the air was the
bombing Of d hospital at Nancy IN
which three inmates were killed. one
Of them child.
According 70 the French Official re-
nort OF the retaliatory enterprises, the
eleven planes which flew above ireVes
dropued about three tons OF explosives
ard started seven separate hres' IN
civding one in the Central station;
Prom Rheims, the nearest point with-
4, the French lines 70 Essen the ais
80 be,ween the two cities rs over
200 miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Thirty German Planes
Rain Bombs on Heart
Of City
Fliers Attack
Nine German Cities
A;rmen Shower Explosives
on Towns Far from
Battle Line

to,don. July THE war has been
81 into the air by both groups OF
s.lIicerents with a new ferocity and
scale not hitherto attempted
rbirtv planes attacked London. Thir-
.r..sven persons were killed and 14l
;.;n,sd many of the victims being
,,orsn and children. Three of the hos
,ns siers were destroyed before they
Ia return to their bases. The
poval fiers sent out from Dunklrk'
vb;e falling to intercept the London
r,iders, caught and destroyed seven
o,ber German machines.
french fiers, raiding far within the
csrman lines, attacked nine towns
There were eighty-four airplanes in the
soo, which hurled more than thirty
,or. Of explosives on Treves, Ludwig
,,tsn Coblenz. Pfalsburg. Dun-sur-
vsuse Bantheville, Marchault, Cauroy
and Essen, which is over 200 miles
from the nearest point along the French
front.
The French announced the attack was
made in reprisal for German raids
The British airmen yesterday accounted
Cor fourteen hostile machines and
dropped over 400 bombs on enemy-heid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Whites Barricaded
In Fear of Negro Mob

St. Louis, July S.-Colonel Donnelly'
commanding the lst Regiment, Missouri
National Guard, early this morning re-
ceived a cell to send troops from Alton,
H.. to Hartford, H., to protect the
whites there against threatened negro
attack.
The whites at Hartford and at Wood
River. Ill.,, have barricaded themselves
in their houses and are prepared to
resist attack.
Sixty to one hundred negroes are re-
ported in the advancing band.
These negroes are refugees Srom East
st. Louis, who arrived at Hartford TO-
dass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Cruiser Olympia
Ahoat and Safe

Washington, July THE cruiser
Olympia, beached recently on BLOCK ISL
and after striking an uncharted rock,
was foated to-day and anchored safely
in a sheltered position.
Secretary Daniels said the depart
ment had feared sudden storm which
might damage the vessel, but was now
satisfied that she could be quickly re-
paired and returned TO duty as the flag
ship of Rear Admiral Wilson, COM
manding the Atlantic Coast patrol
against submarines.
No statement was made as to the ex-
tent or nature Of the damage to the
vesseps hull.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Russian Women's
Battalion Starts
For the Front

Petrograd, July Under command
of Lieutenant Nile. Vera Butchkaref
the women's war battalion. fully armed
and equipped as infantry, to-day left
for the front. Before their departure
the women soldiers appeared in mill
tary formation before the kazan
Cathedral, where a solemn religious
service was held. The American Am
bsssador, David R. Francis, was among
the officials present.
An officer representing the COM
mander Of the Petrograd military dis
trict wished the women soldiers glory
in their struggle with the foes OF Rus-
sian freedom. Large crowds of citi-
zens gave ovations to the battalion as
IL marched 10 the railway station TO en-
train, and committee of the League
for EQUAL Rights for Women bade fare
we'll TO their sisters under arms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
New Russia Fighting
Battle for Democracy
Not for the Allies
Rv ISAAC DON LEVINE

New Russia is not lighting the bat
tIe of the Allies. She is fighting the
hattie of democracy as she understands
democracy.
Thi. is the simple Interpretation OF
the message conveyed to the world by
Russia's declaration to the Allies on
the Greek crisis. II is a message which
more than anything else will help the
world understand present-day Russia.
Now that Brusiloff's offensive has
checked all the unfounded reports OF
a separate peace with Germany, there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Gravediggers Strike

Gravediggers at Calvary Cemetery
went on strike yesterday. after Father
Stewart, superintendent, had refused
their demand for 1925 for nine-hour
day. or SO for an eisht-hour day. Their
present wage is s2.75 for a nine-hour
day.
Many Of the strikers are negroes who
were brought in last year to defeat a
similar strike. About 200 burisls are
made each day in Calvary. Bodies may
be kept in vaults there temporarily. but
the vaults will be filed within week
il the grsvediggers do not return to
work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Liquor Tax Suspended

And provided further that the collection
oe ali excise YAK on distilled spirits IN bond
a, ,be time of the passage Of this net email
Lc suspendcd so long as this act ts IN force
.nd the distiller, In event that said dis
tiiIcd spirits shall be taken over by the
sovernment as herein provided. shall be
discbarged from all obligations for any
"a ali taxes levied and assessed against
said distilled spirits: provided. however;
,bat the owner Of the diNillrd spirits shall
~. ,,ithdray any part thefeof without the
,'e,rnent of the excise tax IN force.
Az person who wilfully violates this
-,ian sbau. upon conviction thereof. be
,',isbed by a fne Of not exceeding $4,000
., bv imprisonment for not more than two
years. or both
The provision for government pur,'
chase Of distilled beverages in bond
oTered by Senator Smoot, was added &c
~ Robinson substitute by vote OF
s5 N I2 after many Senators had wig.
orously denounced as eOnilseatlon a,,;sidO Sa o.
Jstillers' property provision by
carator Cummins, of Iowa, which pro
nosed to prohibit withdrawal Of the
warehouse stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
Chinese Emperor
Now Abdicates

London. July S.-A Reuters limited
dispatch from Peking announces that
Hsuan Tung, the young Emperor, has
abdicated after his brief reign. Pre-
sumably the republic will be restored.
Earlier news of the situation in China
on page 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

makes you laugh, makes you
think-Rialto Eow.-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

"P.rentag-," Riaito Now-See it-then you
VIII recommend it.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

Other neiOs Of the citys reception
10 the Russian Mission roiH be found
on Page Q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08
WEATHER f R

..rs to-day. Tomorrow probably
fair. Moderate southeast TO east
winds becoming variable.
Full Report on rage IL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
Millions in New York
to Give Guard Sendof
By Associated Press

New York, Aug. 29.-Nearly thirty
thousand soldiers and officers of the
New York National Guard, now the
Twenty-seventh division, u. S. A..
will be given farewell banquets al
their camps and armories tonight
Tomorrow the men start for their
southern training camp at Spartan
burg, S. C. About a hundred society
women will act as hostesses at the
dinners whirh are to be followed by
vaudeville entertainments supplied
from nearly every theater in the
city.
Major General John f. O'Ryan an
nounced to-day that plans had been
completed for the parade tomorrow
which will be the last opportunity
given New Workers to see the men
before leaving for the South. The
police department is preparing to
take care of two million persons who
are expected to view the parade,
which will be on Fifth Avenue from
One Hundred and Tenth street and
Washington Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
PRESIDENTS NOTE
REPLYING TO POPE
WIDELY PRAISED
kilograms of Approval From
All Parts of Country; No
Farley With Kaiserism

Washington, Aug. 29.-Telegrams
from all parts of the country began
to pour into the White House to-day
approving President Wilson's reply
to Pope Benedict's peace proposals.
Upon motion of Senator Brady,
who characterized it as a last fare
we'll to the autocracy of the world,
President Wilson's reply to the pope's
peace proposals was ordered printed
to-day in the Congressional Record.
while it reflects the pope's pro-
posals." said he, lit points the way
for the other nations to reach a
peace in fair and honorable man
ner."
Chairman Stone, of the Senate for
eign relations committee, made this
comment:
THE note was just what L eX-
pected it would be. 1t was a strong
note, as are all notes of the Presi-
dent"
1T was a very good note" said
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,
ranking Republican of the COM
mittee.
[Full text Of the Presidents note
on Page 10.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
Enlisted Men to Get Every
Chance For Commissions

Washington, Aug. 20. - Enlisted
men of the national army, national
guard and regular army will be
given every opportunity to fit them
selves for commissions, it was learn
ed to-day. This is in line with the
fixed policy of the government to
take no more officers or officer can
didates from civil life after the Sec
ond series of officers training
camps, now in progress. has been
completed. Thereafter all addi-
tional officers needed will be found
in the ranks of the various branches
of the war army.
To carry out this plan, it has vir-
tually been decided to establish an
officers school at each of the di-
visional training camps Men from
the ranks who show special qualifi-
cations will be sent to these
schools. With staffs of French and
British officers of experience on the
firing lines on duty at each camp as
advisers. an unusual opportunity for
lecture courses will be presented.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
10000 ShipbuiIders Look
to Government to Help
Them Avoid Big Strike
BY associated Press

San Francisco, Aug. 29.-Whether
there is to be a general strike of
nearly 10000 shipbuilders employed
at Pacific coast ports is to be de-
termined apparently by the Inter-
national Unions with which the
coast locals are affiliated. More
than ten thousand men at Seattle
have voted in favor of a strike for
increased wages and better working
conditions. At Portland 5000 have
voted to leave the question in the
hands of union headquarters, and in
San Francisco $4,000 have con-
sidered strike action in executive
session, no announcement being
made Of the outcome of their de-
liberations.
Belief that the federal govern
ment will do the right thing" as to
wages was voiced by union leaders
TODAY.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
Tech High Athlete
in France Will Soon Be
Bucking German Line

Clarence r. Beck, well-nown Tech
High School and State College ath-
lete has landed in France as mem
Der of the Stoneman Unit No. /, U.
S. Ambulance Corps. In the midst
OF the track season at State last
spring "Beckie" became a member of
the State College unit, but ultimately
joined the tSoneman's unit. Fol-
lowing a three months training at
Allentown the Philadelphia aggre-
cation sailed from Middle Atlantic
port a fortnight ago, and have
landed safely somewhere in
France" rumor has it.
Now that the local star will see
service at the front, more than one
local student of German in former
years, wishes him we'll in max
ing good his desire of some time
ago Ito get the fellow who invented
Dutch" With Clarence hitting the
front line with old-time Tech pep"
it is now only a question of time until
the Kaiser will be suing for peace,
Tech students feel sure.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
EDUCATORS TO
RECRUIT BOYS
FOR FARM WORK
DR.. Eager Will Be Aided by
Local School Heads in
Patriotic Campaign
WILL FILL VACANCIES
Places of Men at Front to Be
Taken by Students of
Reserve
WILL FILL VACANCIES

DR.. Charles B. Eager, principal
of the Technical high school and
chairman of the Boys Working Re-
serve Committee of Dauphin County,
appointed his committee this morn
ing to help him recruit boys between
the ages of 16 and 81 for various
kinds of work so that they might
help Uncle Sam win the war against
Germany.
These men whom DIR. Eager ap-
pointed are men who have had ex-
perience in handling boys. They are
Professor Howard Dibble, principal
of the Central high school; Arthur
E. Browne, headmaster of the Har-
rlsburg Academy; Charles S. Davis,
principal of the Steelton high school,
and Frank l.. Shambaugh. superin-
tendent of the Dauphin county
schools.
This Boys Reserve was created by
the United States government and
does not necessarily mean an imme-
diate call to service.
TO Fill Vacancies
DIR. Eager said this morning: THE
boys will not be used In military
service, but as far as possible in fill
ing the places made vacant by the
withdrawal of men from their reg
ular work, and to help with increased
agricultural and industrial produc-
CONTINUED on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
SMALLER CITIES
TO GET TOGETHER
ON LEGISLATION
Lack of Cooperation Blamed
For Failure of Needed Laws
by Third-Class Delegates
WILL MEET NEXT AT ERIE
Vote Is Unanimous; Discuss
Laws at Present on the
Statute Books

Lack of cooperation on the part
of all cities in the Third Glass City
League was blamed to-day at the
convention of that organization for
the failure TO have passed at the re-
cent Legislature many important
amendments and laws which are
needed in the commission form of
government.
Appeals for extensive cooperation
of city councils all over the state re-
suited in the authorization of the
appointment of a legislative "steer-
ing" committee to report at the con-
vention next year on the best method
to use in lobbying for needed legis-
lation. Mayor Miles b. Kits, of
Erie, was among the leaders to-day
in urging the commissioners, mayors
and other delegates to do all in their
power to have the laws passed.
Next Meeting at Erie
Erie was unanimously chosen for
the 1918 meeting after an invitation
from Mayor Kits. Coatesville,
through Solicitor w. E. Greenwood,
and Hazleton. through Mayor James
G.. Harvey, also extended an invita-
ton to the delegates. After a vote
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
MAN OF MYSTERY
EAGERLY SOUGHT
FOR BY POLICE
Not Certain Salesman Who
Tried to Kill Self Did Not
First Murder Girl

Harrisburg police officials are by
no means certain that the story told
by Ira E. Bayer the travelling sales
man who attempted to end his life in
this city yesterday after repeatedly
stating that the police wanted him
for the murder of a girl, is not with
out foundation.
Officials who have been connected
with the case will not go to the
length of saying that they believe
Bayer guilty of the crime with which
he charged himself while being taken
to the Harrisburg Hospital, but suf-
ticient importance is attached to his
statements that sharp watch is be-
ing kept for the man of mystery who
came to the Hotel Dauphin shortly
after news of the, attempted suicide
had spread through the streets and
stated he had a warrant for Bayer's
arrest on the charge of enticing a
woman away from her home in
Greensburg. The man was dressed
in civilian clothes and no particular
attention was paid him a tthe time.
Police now believe. that the man may
be connected with detective bureau
and may lie waiting in this neighbor-
hood until the salesman is able to
leave the hospital.
An effort is also being made to
locate the woman in the case. So
far all efforts in this direction have
been futile.
Bayer. whose residence is believed
to be at 3122 Baker street, Walbrook.
Baltimore, Md; is employed as q
salesman of leather 3oles and came
to Harrisburg over two weeks ago
Monday night he acted queerly and
yesterday morning was found in his
room at the hotel terribly mutilated.
The man had slashed both wrists
with a penknife. Later he probed a
great hole in his side. When help
reached him he made the statement
that he was wanted by the police for
the murder of a girl. and shortly
afterward a stranger came to the
hotel with a warrant issued at
GreenSburg
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
CHANGE NAME
OF @. i. A. M. TO
AMERICAN MEN
Ritual of One Degree Also
Adopted by Delegates to
Convention Here

The Order of United American
Mechanics is no more. BY action of
the national council, in session in
the G. A. r. Hall, on Third street
this city, the title by which this his
toric order has been known for al
most seventy-five years has been
changed to conform to new con-
ditions. Hereafter the order will be
known as the Order of United Ameri-
can Men.
With the change of name there
has been written into the history of
the order a new declaration of OBJ
jects. Briefly stated, these objects
are as follows:
l. To assist and encourage each
other in the affairs of life.
2. To establish fund to assist in
sickness and death.
3. To promulgate morality, JUS
tice, education and patriotism.
4. The proper regulation of emf
grants and their education in prin-
ciples and ideals of Americanism.
After discussion which has lasted
through many years a ritual with but
one degree has been accepted. Prior
to this time the ritualistic work of
the order required three degrees.
Eight New Councils
The report of National Secretary
Holstein shows that eight new coun-
ellis have been organized during the
year, with 81 membership of 53S
members. The order has paid out in
benefits during the year $4,000. A
balance of -$145,0O0 remains in the
hands of subordinate lodges. The
Continued on Page az
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-29
Directors Are Deciding
Finally on Plan For
New Open Air School

City school directors met in special
session this afternoon to approve
finally the plans and specifications
For the new open air school to be
built at Fifth and Seneca streets at
a cost of 10000.
\ few minor changes were author
lied at q recent meeting and it is
probable that the board will proceed
to advertise for bids and award a
construction contract. Bids for work
on the new Harris school annex will
be opened September at the reg
ular meeting of the board.
Action may be taken late this aft
ernoon because of the action of city
coal dealers in asking so a ton for
delivery of coal from the yards to
various school buildings.