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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Retreating Germans Set
Wolf Traps for Enemy
Tortoise" Is Another Diabolical Invention in
Scheme of Frightfulness Hatched
by the Enemy.

siderable quantities for no other pur-
pose than to furnish unpleasant sur
prises to precipitate Tommies. The
latter have nicknumed 1t the tor
toise," and until they learned that.
like its slow-moving animal proto-
type. 1t was unsafe to take liberties
with. several of them paid the penalty
of their curiosity by being injured
when it blew up as a consequence OF
their friendly prods of investigation.
In that its very strangeness of APP
pearance invites attention. The tor
toise is like the famous Trojan horse,
and thesconscquences of investigation
are, likewise, disastrous. The least
touch to the wobbly thing established
a contact, doubtless through illuminate
OF mercury, which detonated twenty
or thirty pounds OF explosive with a
force that shattered the thick steel
ing of a hand grenade-and scattered
the fragments over wide area.
Souvenirs which Explode.
Something of the direction of his
latest effort has taken was revealed
by Tommy who was exhibiting to
me some of the treasures he had
gathered in cleaning up a recently &C.
cupied German dugout. One of these,
carefully preserved between the
leaves OF a magazine, was the photo
graph OF what was evidently Ger.
man girl. punctured with not less than
a dozen bullet holes.
did you take it from a German
SOLDIER" / asked.
No. SIR was the reply; "only from
the wall OF a dugout"
But how did she come to get SC
shot TO pieces?" I asked adding ban
tcringly: Il have never heard that
the British soldier makes war or
women"
But this lady was making war on
US, sir" he answered with a smile
"or leastways. one OF 'er friends three
or four dugouts down the line, tried
to strate us. and we had orders tc
strafe back"
Then he went on to explain that the
Tommies had always WED with each
other in collecting photographs from
the walls of the captured dugouts as
souvenirs, a circumstance which the
Germans. who appeared to have sol
wind Of ii in some way. endeavored Ia
take advantage Of by running a wire
from the back of some of these mu-
raj decorations TO mines concealed be-
meath the floor.
The Tommies had already learned
to avoid stepping on the loose end:
of boards. and TO refrain from rock
ing tOrtoises and picking up incense
qucntial odds and ends from the floor
but the mined" photograph was
something new, and before the ruse
was discovered several cleaning up"
parties were made to pay rather
heavily for the desire OF certain oil
their members to add another "Ur
fraulein" to their picture galleries.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Wilson at Manchester, Mass.

Manchester Mass. Sept. 9.-Presi-
lent Wilson arrived here this after
1oon on the yacht Mayfiower and
oaid a visit to Col E. ST. House. who
ias been spending the summer here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Allied Flags in Bracelet.

Newport. 2. J.. sept. 9-Mrs. r.
Livingston RceCkman, wife Of the
governor Of the state. has introduced
a new fad in socity here. She wears
flags OF the allies in a bracelet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
HALE AND HEARTY AT 100.

Astoria. Greg. Sept. ct sleep
we'll eat heartily. enjoy every min
ute OF the day and am feeling fine
said Henry Hill watson. of Oswego.
\. Y. who is here spending a vaca-
ton in his 1921 year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
REPRESENTATIVE HILL SICK.

Norwalk, Conn, Sept. 9.-The condi-
ton OF Representative Ebenezer J.
Hill, who has been i'll in his home
here for several weeks from nervous
prostration, was reported today criti-
cal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Fifteen Injured in Collisiop.

Akron. Ohio. Sept. s-Between ff-
cen and twenty persons were hurt.
Iome probably fatally, in a collision
" interurban cars at The Gorge, e"
rear here, at O'Clock tonight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
DUTCH TO MEET LANSING.

Members Of the special Dutch
Mission will be presented to the
Secretary of State. Mr.. Lansing. by
Minister W. L. +. c. Van Rappard
today. and on tomorrow to Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
NAME COAST COMMANDERS.

ASSIGNMENTS OF colonies, lieuten-
ant colonies and majors of the
Coast Artillery Corps to command
various coast artillery districts
have been made by the War De-
partment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
D. {. TO REVEL
AS rum GOES
Citizens Start Move to Cele,
brate Liquor S Passing
on Large Scale.

Taking time BY the forelock. Jubi-
liant members of the Washington
Dry Celebration Committee" last
night climbed up on the cold carcass
OF Demon Rum and in stentorian
tones defied the gasping reform of Sir
John Barleycorn by issuing a clarion
call to the citizenry of the National
Capital to aid them in planning as
-ousing a safe and sane" festiyity
as could possibly be planned
Taking little heed of the fact that
the breath may still be warm in the
symbolic body of hard liquor" on
which an Official crepe was tied Satur-
day evening at IL o'clock, this tersely
and aptly named dry commission has
called for an initial meeting of their
2CO delegates from almost every one
OF the leading civic, temperance and
church organizations In the District.
this very evening in the Pythian Tenn
pie at o'clock.
The committee of Jonndabs here
holds the distinction OF being the first
group to begin work on preliminary
plans for the projected rousing cele-
bration here about November l when
ell intoxicating liquors are irretrieva-
bly, closed for sale.
Worthy Celebration.
While details are withheld in the
, brief announcement sent out to each
of the members calling attention to
the meeting. those who are most con-
versant with the celebratory plans an
nounced last night that the committee
would assuredly stage a spectacle
worthy of the event to be honored.
There will be a parade. 1t is under
stood. and speeches by the National
Capitals most celebrated citizens and
other Of nationwide reputation, TO
say nothing OF unique activities pc
culiarly appropriate to the occasion.
1t is presumed that the plans will
necessarily formulate slowly. but
when finally rounded out will consti-
tute a program which will cause the
epochal event to go down a record one
in this City's annals.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
BY A WAR PILOT.
Written for The Warrington Herald


Pilots have no mascots and no SUI
perstitions. Flying does not encourage
them. more especially in wartime.
Hard facts are the pilots diet and
hard faces their mark.
There is no room for superstitious
uncertainty. Causes are simple and
clear-and effects are large. Some
thing went" or My engine 'konked'
out" There is no room for terrifying
doubt. The thing has happened and
the result is there.
For the pilot the escaping of shot
or shell is a question of skill and
lodging. II you are not skinful an
other pilots greater skill will bring
you down. II you do not dodge you
will be brought down by Archie
anti-aircraft gunfire. And you do
dodge. For whatever mistake you
make up there, where the balance is
delicate, you pay at once. Almost all
may be seen, and almost all may be
combatted. 1t is a question of indi-
vidual skill. a question of knowledge
and care, question OF fact.
Consequently few pilots are either
pessimists or optimists. They Just ac-
cCpt things as they are-and in some
ways grow harder and harder.
Other men may look on their guns
and horses as friends personal and
lasting. Not so the pilot; his romance
does not lie there.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
ARGENTINE AROUSED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
as far more important than the Scan
dinavian. Argentine and Chile have
been fertile fields for German propa-
ganda. This has been limited at many
times by the State Department.
Informally, Senior Naon has given
the highest praise to the chief of the
Argentine foreign office whom Lux
burg reviled. His characterization is
interpreted as meaning that the min
lister of foreign affairs. at least, will
welcome the lessening of German in
fiuence.
Little military aid In the war is
counted on from either Argentine or
Chile. Their fleets might help in the
patrol of the high seas against Ger
man raiders. But their principle role
If they are to join the allied cause or
10 maintain a benevolent neutrality
toward the allies is a hearty cooper
alton in the food situation by ArEen-
tine and in the ammunition supply by
Chile.
There seems little likelihood of a
rupture with Sweden over the trans
mission of the offensive note. There
were indications here yesterday that
Sweden will go the whole road of
apology. The important effect of the
revelations so far as Sweden is con-
cerned is that they bear out the con-
tentions OF the United States to the
effect that Sweden has helped Ger
many.
Caution Is watchword.
IT will tremendously strengthen the
United States position with regard to
tho control of exports to Sweden. The
exports administrative board, while
carrying out a strict restriction of all
food supplies shipped to Scandinavia,
has been to some extent hampered by
considerations of diplomacy. These
will now be removed and Sweden may
be fairly required to produce proof of
her neutral use OF foods before she is
allowed to get them.
The Swedish phase. of the situation
is being handled with great delicacy.
This caution was expressed by Sena-
tor J. Hamilton Lewis yesterday aft
eTnoon.
After talking with a number of my
colleagues" he said, 81 hope very
fervently. that the government of Swe-
den will be able to clear itself of any
completely in this extremely unfriend-
~ matter. / trust that her minister
who has enjoyed our courtesies here
will not have to be recalled"
This sentiment was reflected by a
number of other Western Senators
with large Swedish constituencies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Kinds of Pilots.

Guns have varying tsIppers. and you
get fond Of them. A horse-weII, who
can speak OF a horse?
But an aeroplane is a machine you
smash and rCplaCe-and a machine
withal, through which every nerve in
your body will in time become strain
ed. Its engine may be good-'It has
never let me down''-or it may be bad
and A brute. But even your good
engine will get out OF date or be
smashed through a bad landing or a
mishap. Such mistakes are common.
Then il will go back 10 the works and
return different-or perhaps never re-
turn at all.
And the pilots themselves-do they
speak OF a lucky" or an "unlucky''
pilot? Never. They speak only Of a
good" pilot or a bad one" The only
time man is told he is lucky is when
he has failed 10 break his neck despite
his bad plotting.
on the other hand. pilots have pre-
rncnltions-and they are generally full
filed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

Another method OF German fright
fulness has been disclosed by a writ
err in, the Popular Mechanics maya
zine, WIN cites instances Of the Ger
mans using wolf traps to catch the
Tommies. The article follows:
What do you think made that
wound7" asked an officer who was
conducting me through one OF the
advanced hospitals on the Somme,
pointing to the badly swollen and
lacerated ankle of soldier that was
Just being dressed. The puffy and
discolored flesh might have come
from a severe sprain, but two or three
black punctures on either side in
dicated that the injury was more
aggravated one.
''If there were a tropical river
about" 1 replied finally, Il should
hazard a guess that the man had
stepped into the mouth of an alliga-
tor, or had been nipped by one while
swimming. As l have never heard
of alligators in the Somme, fear I
shall have to give 1t up. What did
do it?''
Trench trap" was tie laconic re-
ply, 'or. to be more exact, a wolf
trap. Ever since the steady pressure
of our advance began to tell-since
the Boche began to realize that he
would have to continue backing up
before our attacks-the Germans
have been leaving them behind in
the trenches, or laid in inviting little
runways through the wire entangle-
ments.
Few Were Caught.
"Not many of our men were
caught after the first day of two
we have only had two or three
cases here-but several scores OF
traps have been discovered along
with a lot OF diabolically ingenious
contrivances designed to hamper
our advance or to give us pause
in the matter of occupying aban-
donPd trenches. In fact, the dodg-
ing of the trench traps has added
quite a new interest and Zest to
our latest attacks"
The wolf traps are only the first
of a series Of many develish little
devices left behind by the ousted
Germans to deliver a last blow at
the victorious Tommy or Potlu, a
sort OF modernization of the fam
Gus Parthian shot.
Obviously. trench trappery' Is
only practical in the face of a
slowly and steadily ADVANCING
movement. just such one as the
present drive is Obviously, too
since the proverb that once
burned child is twice shy applies
with equal force TO the French
and British soldier-it must show
a progressive development to
stand any chance Of success, must
be constantly varied, constantly
carried on in a new way.
An abomination of creased steel has
evidently been manufactured in con-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13
Report on Houston Riots
Shows Trouble Premeditated

Houston, Tex, Sept. 12.-Complet-
ing an inquiry into the causes of the
recent negro soldier riot which cost
the lives of fifteen citizens OF Hous-
ton, the citizens board filed its report
with the city council late today.
The report covers practically every
phase of the recent trouble, and
deals with the police situation in
Houston.
The committee is of the opinion
that the riot undoubtedly was pre-
cipitated by two arrests of negroes
made by Officer Sparkle. although suf-
fcient evidence was presented at the
hearing to reveal the fact that Sc
rious disturbance was intended by
some of the negro soldiers before
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13
FAILS
TO FORM NEW
FRENCH CABINET
Continued from Page One.)


with the task of forming a cabinet Of
national union which shculd comprise
the elements belonging to all parties
As the result of incidents arising at
the last moment the union which I
had expected failed Under the cir
cumstances I am going to the presi-
dent to relinquish the mandate which
he conhded in me-"
According to the Matin, M. Thomas
refused to collaborate in the cabinet
because the retiring premier, M. Ri
bot, remained in the foreign Office.
When the new ministers assembled
last night M. Thomas rose and said:
"We cannot agree to form part of
cabinet which includes M. Ribot.
At a moment when we refused our
support to M. Ribot as premier and
foreign minister on account Of his
home policy, which we judged too in
dulgent, and because of his foreign
policy. which we considered ineffec-
80 -,.'' .~' .~"~t~-~4~ -,
him while he holds that same portfo-
lio of foreign affairs.
Advised to Withdraw.
Besides, Premier Painleve did not
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13
THOMPSON, ,BELDEN GO
- Qhe Qashion Center for Women' I'D

Sunshiny weather, but
with a chill air, particular
ly evenings, that make a
suit comfortable. Mi
lady's wardrobe will be
we'll started on the new
season with any of the
lovely models now shown.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13

Sheriff Smith, who accompanies him
to and from the court house. Last
night when the prisoner had a bad
case of nerves and could not sleep,
he asked for Smith, who was sent
for.
The Mysterious Stranger.
Attorney w. E. Mitchell, represent
ing Kelly, believes he has a line on
"the mysterious stranger" who fig
ured in the examination of veniremen
by the defense.
Mitchell says his name is Reese"
and he is described as a tall, dark
man, representing himself as an oil
statesmen. Gasoline and automobile
lubricating oil are his line ostensibly,
Mr.. Mitchell asserts.
He has been seen in Stanton and as
soon as the expose was made in the
Montgomery county court house he
changed his field of activities.
The defense in the Kelly trial has
inferred that he might be state
agent working surreptitiously in con-
nection with the impanelling of jury.
Cheer Up Kelly.
Names are being called from the
third special venue of forty. c. NJ.
Miller, the first man called from the
new list, is brother of Clarence
Miller. secretary of Kelly defense
committee.
Il always try to be loyal to my
conscience, but my mind is so fixed
on one point that | would not be con-
sldered a fair juror" remarked Miller,
who said he contributed to the Kelly
fund
Will Jones of Sherman township
farm, was passed to fill states ninth
peremptory. Twelve men had been
examined without avail before Jones
was reached. Jones was passed over
the challenge of the defense.
Don't brood; don't let your feel
ings overcome you," was the advice
given Kelly by his counsel before
court convened this morning.
i won't" the prisoner replied.
Sidelights of Kelly Trial.
man who was being examined for
jury service. when asked what newspapers
he read, mentioned one as the Non
pareil." Asked where 1t was published he
said ne thought 1t was at Shenandoah. The
paper in question is printed at Council
Bluffs. The reading OF certain newspapers
has cut quite figure In examination Of
ventremen.
Sheriff Dunn states that Kelly frequently
screams In his sleep. as If troubled with
nightmare.
The ak with which the eight Villisca
victims were slain is here at the county
Jail.
Gould you voluntarily set aside your
opinion II you should be chosen to serve
on this jury?' Is a typical question asked
by Attorney F. F. Faville for the state.
If you hear a case discussed two or
three years, you can't help forming an
opinion" was an answer made by T. Be-
ment Of Red Oak while being examined for
jury service.
The legal battle in prospect over the
proposition of whether Rev. Lyn G. ]. Kelly
is guilty or not guilty of the Villisca ak
Attorney General Havner, under indict-
ment, as chief counsel for the prosecution
there is added interest.
Detective J. N. Wilkerson, who occupies
seat with attorneys for defense, has been
working on this case in Montgomery county
for three years. A staff of state agents
are doing the gum-shoe work for the state.
Kelly Is 3S years Of age, married eighteen
years ago in England and has been In this
country ten years. His height is five feet
and three inches and weight 115 pounds.
His hair is brown and eyes of blush shade.
His hands are small and white. with slender
fingers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13

leaving and perhaps intensified the
crimes which followed.
Continuing, the committee says that
the undisputed and convincing testi-
mony of witnesses prove that the ne
gro soldiers went forth to slay the
white population indiscriminately.
that not one negro was hurt or
molested by them, not one negro
home was fired into and that the ne
groes were warnea before and during
the riot to stay off the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13
Fire Destroys Detroit
Manufacturing Plant

Detroit, Mich, Sept. l2.-The plant
of the Standard Screw company was
destroyed by fire this morning. The
loss, estimated at S300,000, is said to
be covered by insurance. The plant
was working on war orders. 1t was
said crossed wires were responsible.
An investigation is being made.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13

keep US advised as to the negotiations
looking to the collaboration of NJ.
Ribot. Consequently we are unable
to deliberate on this question with
our party. cannot, then. personally
continue in the cabinet without con-
sulting the opinion OF my friends"
Both Prof. Painleve and NJ. Va
renne sought to dissuade NJ. Thomas
from leaving the cabinet. but after a
sharp passage of arms between the
two socialists they both left the war
ministry and went to the ministry of
munitions and laid the situation be-
fore the delegates. The delegates up.
held M. Thomas and instructed the
two ministers to withdraw from the
cabinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13

WH'iN BRAIN WEARY
Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
and relieve the headache due to mental
strain, worry or over-work. Non-alcohoiic.
Buy a ttle.---Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-13

Sheriff Smith, who accompanies him
to and from the court house. Last
night when the prisoner had bad
case of nerves and could not sleep,
he asked for Smith, who was sent
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-14
CLERKS MUST GIVE
STATE MORE MONEY
All Naturalization Fees Must
BE Turned In, Says Ford.

Helena, Ar.n l3.-Moro naturalist
ton fees are taken away from district
court clerks as q result of an opinion
rendered stat" Examiner II. s. MacraW
by Attorney General s. e. Ford.
lie holds that clerks should account
to the county for moneys collected Tor
making certified copies of natufaiiZa-
ton papers, and that they are required
to charge 4 fee OF - cents a folio and
80 cents for the seal.
Two years ago former Attorney
General J. +. I'oind"Nter held that Tia.
clerks had to turn into the county ono
half of the fees collected in naturaliza -
ton proceedings.
In another opinion tosI,Namincr Ma
ernW Attorney General Ford holds that
n warehouse receipt duly assigned and
placed as collateral is Il sufficient
transfer at the property described
therein and that the purChaN-r takes
the same title that ne would if M held
the property itself.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-14
Commercial Bulletin

Boston. April 13.-The Commercial
Bulletin will say tomorrow:
The wool market this week was
stronger but without the wave OF
speculative trading that many doubt
less awaited. However, asking prices
We're generally about two cents a
pound higher in the grease, except for
very low woods. Manufacturers are
awaiting with interest notifications in
army specifications likely to be made
by the government.
Some buying in the west is reported
at fully recent rates.
Quote, secured basis:
Texas-t'ine. II months. %; fine
eight months. 10.
California - Northern, 1200125;
middle county, $1,1o; southern, S5MS7
Oregon-Eastern. No. l staple, 100;
eastern clothing 1.15@1.2O; valley, No
/. 1m1.O5.
Tcrritory-F'ine staple, 135m140;
half blood combing, 1.20m125; three
Fights blood combing, 110Ml12: fine
clothing, 11Om125; fine, medium
clothing, 1.10ml15.
Pulled Extra, l.&0m1.35; "A, l20M
l.25; A Snp"rs, l.lom1l5.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-14
MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN

Wheat prices took another upward
jump today and closed more than 3
cents higher. Corn and oats drew
strong prices. Wheat receipts. 2JO
cars. compared with PAL year ago.
Wheat - May, opened, $2l2G2.ll;
high, S2.l91a, low, SILL; close, s2li7s,
July-Opened. 500; high. s212H ;
low. $2057s: close. $2.l23sm2.l2h
No hard. $2.32Am2.357. No. l
northern, $22G7a 2.2sz; to arrive,
$2.2G7s No. 2 northern s. Il %
22g7s: No. wheat. s2.lO7s m2227s ;
No durum. s2.l7@2a0: No. ? hard
Montana, S2.2a7s m2.2S7s.
Corn--No. 3 yellow $l37A a 3SA.
oats-~No. 3 white, 6sA a GGM.
FlaX-S3.11m3.fS.
Flour-Fancy patents advanced 60
quoted at SLIGO: first clears advanced
80 cents, quoted at SOLO. Other
grades unchanged. Shipments. G7,0l7
barrels.
Barley-$1.O7
Rye-$1.7Sm
Bran -$3Sm3S.50.