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The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
FRENCH HAMMER
HINDENBURC LINE
British BlowUp Mine Ihrower
Depot Violent Battle
Northwest of Rheims.

CBy the International News Service)
London. April 6.-These were the out
standing military events Of the last twen-
ty-four hours:
In the west, the French made further
progress against the lower sector of the
Hindenburg line. The British bleyS up a
huge German mine thrower depot behind
the Teuton lines near Arras.
A violent an-day battle ragged north
west of Rheims. The French. in violent
counter-attacks, regained further por-
tions OF trenches lost to the Germans
yesterday. Berlin asserts these counter
attacks were repulsed and states the
number of prisoners taken in the initial
onrush at S43, the booty including four
machine guns, ten mine throwers, and
much ammunition.
IN the east the Germans started an Of
fensive movement south Of Riga. pene-
trating the Russian lines near PiaIcanen,
thirteen miles below the big Baltic port.
Muscovfte counter-attacks elected them
again.
In Tuesdays success in VoIhynia.
when they captured the Toloby bridge
head on the west bank Of the Middle
Stokhod. the Germans took $500 men
and $50 officers and captured fifteen
field guns and $50 machine guns and
mine throwers, Berlin announced to-
day. Petrograd had previously admit
ted serious losses on that front
The Russians undertook extensive
air raids near the Bukowina lines.
French aeroplanes raided the Teuton
and Bulgarian positions in the Dob
rudja-
Russian seaplanes. Drawing a violent
anti-aircraft gunfire, attacked the
~.
cations. The Turks sent up flyers to
drive the French machines away.
One Russian aeroplane emerged VIC
torious from six battles.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
Get WAR ORDERS
District Naval Militia Called
Out by President.

Presidential orders calling out the
naval militia of the District Of Columbia
were issued last night
The battalion Of local militia will pro-
ceed to Norfolk Navy Yard without de-
lay and report to Admiral Walter Nc
Lean. commandant there
1t was stated by officers last night
that departure will probably be made to-
morrow night on one Of the Norfolk and
Washington steamboats,
officers were not Informed as to the
character of service the battalion would
have to perform. 1t Is believed they will
be stationed on one of the reserve ships
at Norfolk to aid In the defense Of the
approaches Of the National Capital.
Report This Morning.
Commander R. B. Brumett issued a
call last night for all members OF the
local naval militia to report at their
armory at o'clock this morning.
The Presidents order is taken by mill
tia authorities to mean another step in
calling every militia unit in the District
into the service Of their country.
Remaining to be called are two batteries
of field artillery, two troops of cavalry
and the Signal Corps of the District 5
militia land forces. The third infantry
is already in service.
The Districts naval militia has one hat
talon Of four divisions. Each division
has forty men. Three divisions are sea-
mems divisions and one in an engineer
division. Their training ship is the U. s.
S. Sylvia. converted yacht, third class.
The Sylvia is now in the local NAVY Yard
for repairs.
Under the orders issued last night en-
ployes Of the Navy Yard who belong to
the naval militia will be exempt from
service at this time. This will leave a
complement Of 125 men. Married men
are not exempt. as was the case with
the militia land forces.
Carry own Equipment.
Preparations for their departure will
occupy the men today ana tomorrow
Equipment will be carried by each man
and consists of hammock. two suits OF
blues" four suits OF "'whites," and a
pack carrier outfit.
The personnel OF officers of the District
naval militia follows: Commander r,
B. Brumett, commanding the battalion;
Lieut.. P. D. Johnston. commanding the
first division; Lieut.. W. R. Hoefer. COM
manding the second division; Ensign }.
B. Barrett, commanding the third di,
vision. and Lieut. Joseph ]. Porter. COM
manding the fourth division (enEineers. )
Other officers are Lieut.. r. L. Nudge,
chief engineer; Lieut. H. L. Crawford,
executive officer; Lieut. c. G. A. John
son, paymaster; M. r. Finley. assistant
paymaster; Lieut.. A. P. Tibbets. surgeon: I:
Chester @. Groff, assistant surgeon.
Ensign d. R Van Kirk is the aviator
of the local naval militia and is at the
training school at Pensacola, Fla He
may be recalled to Join his outfit.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
PEOPLE OF Brazil
CLAKORING FOR war
Anti-German Manifestations Occurring
in Rio de Janeiro.
OBy the International n

(By the International News Service.D
Buenos Ayres, April 6.-Anti-German
manifestations are occurring in Rio dc
Janeiro. and the people are demanding
war against Germany, says a dispatch
from the Brazilian capital today.
The feeling against Germany has been
intensified by the official announcement
that the Brazilian steamship Parana has
been sunk by a German submarine.
Foreign Secretary Mueller. of Brazil, is
reported in Rio Janeiro advices as saying
The situation is full of gravity"
Asked whether there would be a dec
laration of war against Germany, the for
eign minister is reported to have an
swered:
"It may be necessary"
Ever since Germany declared her unre-
stricted submarine war there has been a
growing feeling of hostility in Brazil
against Germany, it is said. The action
of the United States in entering the war
has had wide influence throughout Bra
zn
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
Rev. J. Harvey Dunham
Writes Herald Sermon

The sermon in tomorrow's Wash
ington Herald will be by the Rev.
J. Harvey Dunham. pastor of the
Western Presbyterian Church, H
street near Nineteenth street north
west.
Mr.. Dunham was born at Cam
bridge, N. Y. He attended Union
College, Schenectady. N. Y, and
later graduated from Princeton
Seminary.
He was ordained q minister In
1900 and assigned to his first church
at Fort Edward. N. Y, Immediate
ly thereafter, where no remained
sevensyears.
Mr.. Dunham also, for several
years, was assistant pastor Of the
Westminster Presbyterian Church.
of Minneapolis. He has been pas
tor of the Western Presbyterian
Church in this city for the past
seven years and has gained an
enviable circle OF friends.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
ORDERS ARREST
OF 65 GERMANS
AS WAR STROKE
AttoneyGeneralMa Makes Quick
Move Against Suspects
Throughout u. S.
TEUTONS BEING WATCHED
Sensational Disclosures Expected as
Result of Sleuthins Done by
Agents of Government.

Attorney General Gregory yesterday or
dered the immediate arrest of sixty-fve
German subjects as q war measure to
protect the United States from injury at
the hands Of these enemy aliens, who,
the intelligence bureaus Of the govern
ment say, have been prepared to strike
this country in the back in case Of wal
and do as much damage in the interests
OF Germany as possible.
Many more arrests are to follow, The
forces OF the Department OF Justice and
the Secret Service have been greatly
augmented in preparation for just such a
need for swift and sure action in quiet
Ing masked enemies OF this country
For months the government agents have
been gathering Information OF activities
on the part OF these Germans.
Germans Being Watched.
With an intricate network Of intel
ligence officers covering the whole
country, the government expects to cut
short every effort on the part of an
enemy alien or a sympathizer with the
nations enemies to work harm In
America Important personages, ma
tionally known, are being watched
closely by operatives of the govern
ment. and sensational arrests are sx-
pected.
The making OF arrests began yester-
day. and before the night was over
the Department of Justice planned TO
OF those wanted.
The order for the arrest of these
enemies 80 close at home followed
hard on the order for the taking pos
session of the scores of German mer-
chant ships in American ports As the
first day of what many military ex-
perts predict will be Americas great
est war dawned. word flashed forth
from Washington ordering the placing
OF customs guards on all the German
ships.
Vessels Badly Damaged.
Previous secret orders had been sent
to government agents to be in readiness
to take custody of the vessels, and imme-
diately upon passage of the war resolu-
tion. one code word, its meaning prear-
ranged, was flashed to the port officers.
BY noon every German ship was in
American possession with the officers and
crews in the hands Of the Department Of
Labor. That branch of the government
will determine their status.
Extensive damage was discovered to
have been done the German ships. Two
or three months will be required to put
them In sesworthy shape, according to
of1cials receiving preliminary reports
from the investigation Of the ships con-
dition ordered by Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoO Immediately upon the
seizure.
Mr.. McAdoo said yesterday that Ger
man private property rights in these
ships will be observed to the extent they
are protected by treaties. However, dur
ing the war, the vessels will be used,
probably as army transports.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
RELIEF SHIP SHELLEn

New York. April 6.-Badly damaged by
she'll fire from a German submarine, the
Belgian steamer Tunisie arrived today
from Rotterdam. She was attacked in
the North Sea. but was allowed to pro-
ceed after her papers had been examined
by the submarine commander The Tuni-
sic was standing by when the Belgian
relief ship Haelen was shelled and seven
sailors killed.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
PRESIDENT ORDERS FULL POWER
OF u, S. LAUNCHED AGAINST FOE
Two Eggs Apiece
For Berlin Easter

Berlin. .(via Sayville wireless).
April OelayeO.-The chief burgo-
master Of Berlin announces that
each man, woman and child in this
city may have two Easter eggs.
The maximum price for eggs has
been placed at cents. The
municipal authorities are exerting
themselves to provide the usual
treat for Easter, although it will
take more than 100000 eggs. The
usual ration Is two eggs every
three weeks
Some persons have tried to buy
up eggs on the side, as high as Is
cents apiece being secretly offered.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
French Minister to China
Deemed Persona Non Grata

Pekin. April 6--The French government
has been informed that the French Min
lister to China is persona non grata be
cause Of many offensive actions" It was
learned today from an authentic source.
Further protest against China's entry
into the war has been received from the
Hankow merchants
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
CARRANZA IMPRISONED,
BORDER AGENTS HEAR
Revolutionists Under Obregon Reported
in Battle with Government Troops.


CBy the International News Servlce.)
Ell Paso, Tex. April 6.-Government
agents reported TO Washington tonight
that word has been received of Presi-
dent Carranza's imprisonment in the
palace at Mexico City, and that fight
ing is now in progress between gov
ernment forces and revolutionists.
Gen. Obregon is said to have receiv-
ed backing from German fnanciers,
who also sent $500.OoO to the border
recently to pay the troops in the State
of Chihuahua.
The Murguia brothers. who are in
command at Juarez and Chihuahua
City, are close friends of Gen. Obre-
gon and. it is reported. will Join the
re volutionary movement.
On account of the censorship, no de-
tails of the situation at Mexico City
have been received. Obregon, accord
ing to unofficial reports, will take the
Presidency if the revolution is sue
cessful
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
Submarine Chaser Contract
Goes to Alexandra Firm

Twenty submarine chasers are to be
built in Alexandria for the government
The contract has Just been awarded to
Charles A. Dean, shipbuilder, proprietor
Of Dean shipward. Lee and Montgomery
streets, Alexandria
The work will be started at once and
200 hands will be employed. It is stated.
The first boat will be delivered with five
months. The time for completion of the
contract will require more than q year.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
u. S. TROOPERS INJURED
BY MEXICAN SHIPPERS
More Than 100 Rounds Fired Across
Border When News of War Is Heard.

CBy the international News Serytee.) }
FL Paso, Tex. April 6.-Two American
soldiers were wounded by Mexican snip
pers firing across the border today. The
shooting occurred Immediately after the
news of the declaration OF a state OF war
by the United States had been received
in Juarez.
The Mexican army officials say the
shots were fired by drunken citizens.
More than 100 rounds were fired To
guard against further ARRAYS, machine
guns have been placed at several points
along the river.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
The Peoples Paper.

The circulation figures of The
Washington Herald are the great
est argument of the appreciation
of the people of Washington for
its efforts in their behalf.
This paper has and will always
support any movement that will
tend to benefit the people of
Washington.
The demand for the peoples
paper is steadily increasing.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
GERMAN AGENTS SENTENCED

New York. April 6.-Six German agents,
convicted Of consplring to blow up allied
shipping, today were given sentences OF
from six months to two years by Federal
Judge Won Fleet.
The men and their sentences follow:
Capt. Charles Won Kleist and Karl
Schmidt two years in prison and 5000
fines each; Friedrich Karbade, George
Praedel Wilhelm Parades, and Ernest
Becker, six months and fines OF $500 each.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
senate Votes 100000. 900.

senate Notes tIOOsOOO,OOOs
The Senate passed an appropriation OF
800. 100000 TO be placed at the disposal OF
the President for immediate war ex-
penses. and Congress committees began
the whirlwind consideration Of q mass OF
war legislation.
The President and his Cabinet reviewed
the plans worked out by the Navy De-
partment for active cooperation between
the navy OF the United States and the
entente navies.
TIL Cabinet meeting likewise went over
In detail the problem OF supplying the
civil population and keeping the nationI
industries intact during the period of
the war.
The executive departments completed
the seizure OF all German ships war
bound in American ports, which was be-
gun soon as the House Of Representa-
tives passed the war resolution early
yesterday.
The final formal act which plunged cbs
United States into the tumult Of war took
place with little formality. The momsnn,
Gus document. the engrOssed war resol1-
tion, which Vice President Marshan
signed soon after the Senate met st noon.
was hurried TO the White House.
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson wen,
out walking and when they returned the
resolution was taken TO the White Houss
proper from the executive ofices by Ro-
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
Guard illustrates Attempt
To Blow Tn Railway Bridge

waterville. Me-, April 6,-An attempt to
J blow up the Maine Central Railroad
bridge here early today was frustrated
by the vigilance of a guard. A bomb was
placed on the bridge Just before a train
explosive, throwing It from the structure.
It exploded, diggins big hole In an
embanlzment. .-....
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Washington Herald is print
ing daily complete notices OF
births. marriages and deaths
among the people of Washington
These notices appear today on
page s.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07

Quickest Service to Baltimore.
Every Hour on the Hour, Baltimore
and Ohio: SL75 round trip. Saturdays
and Sundays S1.5o.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07

$2.0O to Luray, Va, and Return.
Baltimore q Ohio. from Union Sta
tion, s:15 a. m, Sunday. April s. Re-
turning same day.-Adv, ..--
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
ARMY, NAVY AND CIVIL FORCES
QUICKLY PLACED ON WAR BASIS
RESUME OF INITIAL STEPS
TAKEN AS U.S.. ENTERS WAR

President Wilson signed the resolution which made the Of
between the United States and the Imperial German
legal certainty.
Volunteers called for bring the and National Guard
strength and the President ndorsed the plan for seechv draft
raise additional forces.
The entire navy00 ships and 100000 ordered moba
lied for duty with the Naval Reserve and the Naval Mill
tia in service
By proclamation the President promulgated drastic regulations
the conduct of enemy aliens in the United States.
All German ships warbound in American pos seized by
the Federal authorities
The of German aliens suspected of oyay ordered by
Attorney General Gregory.
Senate adds pending deficiency bill $O00OOOOO emergency
fund for President
First Cabinet meeting considers plans cooperation of
American navy with fleets and of civilian population dur
ing the
Congress committees begin speeding up pressing egs
aion.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07
PRESIDENT ISSUES
CALL FOR 100000
MEN TO SERVE U.S..
Senate Passes, Without Debate, APP
preparation of .$l00,00O,O00
To Finance Struggle

With the United States formally at war with
the imperial German government, President VIII
son. commander-in-chiefo of the armies and navies
of the United States, last night ordered the full
power of the nation launched against the enemy.
Immediately after the President, by his sigma
ture placed on the statute books the act of Con-.
gress formally recognizing the existence of state
of war, orders for the beginning of the conflict
went forth.
The naval military and civil forces of the gov
ernment were placed on footing, and the
ton began the fsteful conflict which may last for
years. Defense against the enemy without and
within, was organized at once
The President and his Cabinet, at the first war
meeting, went over plans of magnitude such
as the United States in all its history has never
known.
OTHER NATIONS NOTIFIED.
Within few brief hours after the President had affixed his
the law which sends the United States hurting the mae
of strife that for three years has sed about Europe de
following steps had been taken:
The nations of the world including Germany. formally
notified of the formal recognition by the United States of sta
of with the imperial German government
The grand fleet of the navy, with all its auares,
formed of the existence Of state Of and its full 400 ships
and 100000 ordered modified for service
CALLS FOR 100000 TROOPS.
The President called for volunteers bring the regular and the
National Guard full strength and indOed the
War Department BILL before Congress- prescribing secve draft
100000 and additional nemens of the
they needed All ensmens will be for the period of the
emergency
BY proclamation the President notified the the Of
and issued drastic regulations the conduct Of
enemy aliens who continue reside the United States during the
The military and civil forces of the nation ordered enforce these
regulations strictly.
sxve aliens under the regulations ordered
by Attorney General Gregory and Department of Justice
throughout country Immediately began gather them n
Votes. OOOOOO
The Washington herald., 1917-04-07

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
OLD SOLDIER
CONSTIPATED
Says Black -Oraught Cured
Him of His Troubles of IL
Years Standing

Scottville, n. C.-Mr James Dickson.
an old resident OF this place, and. Civil
war Veteran, recently made the follow
ing statement II am 81 years old. and
am an old soldier OF the war Of 81. l
had constipation for IL years. The doc
tors said | would never be any better,
but now I can tell them better. I had
taken dollars and dollars worth of blood
tablets, but they got so they didn't do
me much good.
Then / got TO taking your Black
Draught. and l had not taken one full
package until ! found that it relieved
the constipation. I took two or three
packages, and 1t has cured me, and l
praise it to all of my friends"
Thousands of people in the past 20
years have found help for constipation
in the use of Thedford's Black-Draught.
Many families keep Black-Draught in
the house all the time, and use it at
the least sign of constipation, indiges-
ton. biliousness, or other liver troubles,
Black-Draught is purely vegetable, re-
liable and without bad after effects
O Jod for young and old. Get a pack
age from your druggist today, and take
dose tonight. You will feel better to-
morrow. Price Csc a package. Costs
only one cent dose-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
FOOD SQUIRTING IN
.. :. STOMACH CAUSES
s. !: i. INDIGESTION. GAS
sPape'S Diapepsin" relieves
n stomach distress in
five minutes

20 Wonder what upset your stomach
hfoh portion OF the food did the dam
a~Sdo -youg Well don't bother II
your stomach j. i'm q revolt; II sick
-aGsssy and upset. and what you just ate
w-Aas fermented. and turned sour: head
r-ftixzy and aches. belch gases and acids
~,zpa erUctate undigested food. breath
-fp1I. tongue coated-just take little
~Bape's Diapepsin TO help neutralize acid
-fty and in five minutes YOU wonder what
-reczme OF the indigestion and distress.
Millions Of men and women today
Kknow that "a T. needless 10 have dys-
>pSpeia. a little Dispepsin occasionally
-E&ep- the stomachs weetened and they
f1ezt- their favOrite foods without fear.
2riIf your stomach doesn't take care Of
your liberal limit without rebellion: r
your food IS a damage instead Of a help.
, ]. Remember the quickest surest. most
cskrTnIess relief - Pape's DiaDeps.u.
s.s.hich costs only fifty cents for large
IszssEe at drug stores It's truly wonder
ssfnl--ft stops fermentation and scidIty
= I'D sets things straight 80 gently and
@sre<tly that II j. really astonishing
So iAdvtb
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
OF HETH
> WILL PUSH CASE
- AGAINST VAWTER
tissue Statement Declaring Col
I; s,.slege Professor Has No Basis
for Plea of "Unwritten Law, I"
Funeral Sunday
! uneraI Sunday
ipr Associatsd Press. J

RADFORD. Va, March 15.-Nembers
of the family OF stockton Heth. Jr-. who
was fatally shot in the home Of Poi.
Charles Z. Vawter. at BIacksbUrs. early
Tuesday morning. issued a statement 20
night asserting that their investigation
had shown nothing on which NawJer
: ssould base a plea OF the ''unwritten
-law.
:. -Inasmuch as Prof Vawter's coun-
.sel. has stated that Stockton Heth. Jr..
was guilty OF a betrayal OF friendship
the statement says. the family feel ii
ssts only Just and proper 10 state that
ssfrom their investigations. the evidence
seehoEs stockton was not only not guilty
EFF such an offense. but there is moth
sing on which the accused can properly
~kbase a plea Of the 'unwritten law
= ~sThey also wish TO have corrected the
rerroneOus impression that may have been
conveyed by publication OF the rumOr
..se the effect that Prof. Vawter had
cffeigned a trip out Of town for the pur-
pose OF surprising Stockton There is
no foundation for such a rumor and il
can positively be stated that Prof Vaw-
ter occupied the same room with his
wife on that night and did not leave
the house. The family intends 10 prose-
cute the case"
.Toung Heth. who died in a Roanoke
hospital Thursday. will be buried here
sCpmorrow. Prof. Vawter. who ives re-
leased on $4,000 bond after waving
preliminary hearing. still maintained a
stoIid silence today. as did Mrs. Vaw-
t7r. and aside from today's statement
and that OF Vawter's counsel yesterday.
no new light has been thrown on the
tragedy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20

Christian gentleman, plain, unadorned
but loyal, and he deplored modern EFF
ficiency." THE most efficient organi-
cations i'm the world today are the Ger
man government and the Mormon
church." he said.
Mr.. Marshall was briefly introduced
by Mayor Gambler. He leaves at a
M Sunday for Athens, where he Will
speak at the University of Georgia. He
was accompanied by a delegation OF
Athens citizens and professors in the
colleges. consisting of j. F. Tfobetts,
Dean c. NJ. Smelling. J. u. Hoke, J. M.
Pound and ]. LuStrat.
The Treble Clef quartet furnished
some delightful vocal music. 1t is COM
posed of Misses Jessie Rae Taylor
Anne Palmer, Peggie Palmer and Edna
Smith.