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The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
WILL AGAIN SELL
FIVE-CENT Bread
Bakers Promise to Economic and
Reduce Price of Bread.

I'VE will reduce the scent loaf OF
bread to cents
This is the declaration made yester-
day by the National Association of
Bakers after a conference with Her
bert {. Hoover, food administrator.
This organization. OF countrywide af-
filiation, also voted. war chest OF
1OO,0a0. and expects through its 25L
agencies to cut the cost OF bread al
most in two.
To obtain this result the bakers
have arranged TO eliminate waste in
many different departments. One OF
the first steps will be to stand rdize
the loaf There will be no more
fancy" breads and there will be nc
more returns. The retailer must sell
his stale bread or stand the loss him.
self. BY doing away with returns the
bakers expect to effect an immense
saving.
Another element OF waste has beer
the Overlapping" delivery system. BY
avoiding this the cost of labor and
time will be cut down.
The bakers are the first combina-
ton of food distributors who have
formed a real national organization
They have worked out a system
which reaches from coast to coast
and they have assured the food ad'
ministration they can do all they have
promised.
The Scent loaf they mention is
taken. as the standard because it is
the loaf now sold in New York City
The price may differ in various sec.
tions with the weight or size. With
the Standardization of the loaf it is
expected that the equivalent of New
York's Scent loaf will sell all over the
country for a nickel.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
People 60 WiId.7

The remarkable thing about the
scenes attending the real entrance OF
the United States into the world-war,
through the safe arrival OF the ex-
peditionary force, was the spOntane-
ity, the touching warmth OF their re-
cepIion here. Not an inklinE OF the
arrival had leaked out beforehand.
There had been no preparations. no
programs with speeches and song, no
reception committee. or the like. Not
until the transports had safely ar
rived on this port. ready TO disenn-
bark, did the mcmentoGS news be
come known. Then the people here
sirnply got wild"
The first transpogt struck her gray
nose into the hsTbor IN the early
morning The piers were sWarmed
with thousands OF men. there we're
few. OF course. and these only aged
and wounded: the others are al the
front. The reslize ton that these new
corlers are shortly 10 iEht SIDE by
side with the men OF this port VINO
are already in the thick cf battle.
drove the women frantic with Jog
and gratitude.
The American troops answered the
cheers by throwing small silver coins
ashore. a roaring scramble amonE the
street urchinS followed They GiGn Z
spend the coins Cor Caad, The
wrapped them W carefully in their
ragged hsndkerChiefs 10 save them
as sacred souvenirs.
Proud Day fer France.
TIE dlsembsrSsEo ton Iassed 81 n
the n.oEt orderly manner. -Thsge "Es
-
ship Slipped into her berth, o:sChCrS-
ing men and equipment. Confusion
seemed an unknown Guar 20 these
Ehaki-Dlad Youths and their officers.
From the piers the American trOg0s
swung on through tire streets OF rh.s
port. where the whole popuisce had
turned out TO give them 4 tremendous
ovation. The crowds showCred flowers.
fruits. cigarettes and oa!nties upon
the marChcrs.
"NIve L'Amcr.1Ee was an uHend-
ing cry. And IS PROOF that but one
confident thought wss in jh5 hearts
OF those cheering thousands. this
shout was repeated over and over
cGain.
'NouH chase the Germans out OF
our country
We Will came the thuade-2vs
chorus from the Yankee noys.
Their reception ana Tr0grcss
through the city were cne great Irl-
Lmphal march The FICrCh onlcoE-
ers remarked time and aEaln upon
the youth and physique OF the Amcn-
cans
For France this vas the produes,,
the happiest DAY s.nse the Marne.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
.0NLY Nine STATES
GET RECRUIT QUOTA
Enhsting Campaign Half Gone and
$4,000 Men Still Needed.

Only nine States had completed their
full quota Of volunteers for the regu-
lar army last night, and the War De-
partment was confronted with the fact
that with recruiting week half gone.
the army still is about 5000 men short
Of war strength.
The War Department chiefs held a
conference yesterday when plans were
worked out for stimulating interest
during the remaining days OF the cam
paign. and It is believed that recruiting
will receive new impetus when the
requirements of the army are made
known more generally.
OF the States which have enlisted
their quota, Nevada is far In the lead
with SO men. where only ls2 were
asked. Oregon and Utah are pushing
hard for second place. Vermont Is
far in the rear with only. seventy-nine
men out Of no asked for.
A suggestion was made to the War
Department that authorizations be
given for the forming OF t'bantam
regiments" composed of men under
size and under weight for the regular
army. u Is unlikely the plan will re-
eeive favorable consideration at thi,
time.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
FALL OF LENS
AWAITED TODAY
Haig Ready to Strike the
Blow at Great Coal
Center.
By International News Service }

London. July :7.-With no: a single
word. did Sir Douglas HalC refer in
his oficial report today to the prog
ress made toward Lens by the Cana
dians during the last scvc-,v-two
hours. The belief prevails here that
the British commander proposes TO
Keep silent regarding the battle for
the great coal city until the fnaI blow
Is struck, which is hourly expected.
Meanwhile all front dispatches erl-
phaslze the importance OF the nc n
progress toward LeGs. The Germans
nave again yielded to the pressure Of
the Canadians They have withdrawn
behlnd the AEcn- NeriCourt switch
line. to the south Of the city. There
lhey are awaiting new onslaughts be-
hind a typ!Cally Hirdenbu-gIan ma
chine gun frcnt. Nor do the British
expect TO have easy sailing west Of
the city. The Germans arc primed
for final battle which they mean 10
make as costly as possible for the
assailants
Only minor operations were report
! ed by the British day statement.
-A-SS SiA NIlt + lGnCO-OetErGl front
the last twenty-four hours developed
no major action beyond the sustained
artillery duels. The guns are particu-
larry active around Hurtebise Farm,
on the Chemin des Danes. Here. the
French MADE their biz surprise gain
on Monday. Only today was it learn
ed conquered positions included the
| Naunted Dragons Cavern" a for
midable ougout from which the Teu-
ton infantry had launched most cf
their attacks in this region. The num-
Der OF prisoners has risen 10 $40. in
| cluding six officers.
Vienna today announced the recap
ture Of positions recently lost to the
Italians in the Sugana Valley. on the
| Trentino front The Austrian war Of
nee says l,soo prisoners have been
taken so far. The reverse is indirect
| ly conceded by the Rome statement
| which says some of the positions on
the summit OF Monte Ortigara were
not reoccupied by US. because they
J were destroyed and offered no shelter
/ from the murderous enemy fire"
In some sectors OF the eastern front.
! notably in Galicia. lively artillery ana
| mining activity continues. II may
! lresage a Russian offensive.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Man Who VIII Lead
Troops to Trenches

Here is the story of the COM
mander of the first division Of
American regulars TO set foot In
France--a story Of an army man
through and through.
Maj. Gen. william L. sibert fs
the man who lead the first Ameri-
can contingent to the trenches un-
der direction Of his senior ofncer.
Mai. Gen. Pershing.
II was about a month ago that
Gen. Sibert received his majors
rank from Congress. He was
graduated from West Point in 1884,
and assigned to the Engineers.
Went through the Spanish war and
the Philippine insurrection. schiev-
ing honors for his work along the
Manila Railroad.
Went to Panama under Gen.
Goethals and received the rank Of
. brigadier general for his work on
the construction Of the canal. Went
to China two years ago on selec-
ton Of the President to carry on
the Red Cross survey there.
Came back to be in Washington
when the war talk first started
and has taken a close part in the
study Of modern trench warfare.
He is s. years old and is a native
Of Alabama.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
|U.S. TROOPS IN CAMP IN France
AWAIT PERSHINGS VISIT TODAY
Pandemonium of Unending Cheers Greets
Landing of Thousands of Regulars in
Fighting Trim and Eager for Battle
BIZ c e RERTEIII
By c. F. BERTELLI,
staff Correspondent of the international

staff Correspondent of the International News Service.
French Seaport June u passed by the eenso)-PeTshng,
boys here!
Thousands Of them within the last enty-four hours
of the misty Of the Uboatned that held
or for them torpedo scratch transport; single
lost Spekandpan with waherbrowned faces, their eyes
sparkling fight every of them every inch they amped
down the sang~ays the strains of the Stars and Stripes
pandemonium of unendng cheers
Tonight they already camp itching get the front
The camp far from here. charge of Gen. William l.
Sbert who command of the Pershng coming
from Paris tomorrow greet them.
As thousands of American fighting lads poured of the transports
of German prisoners stood the pier Teeth gnmy they
booked half sideways these sppng Those who
watched prisoners could discern gudgng admiration their
looks.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
CONSIDER High TAX
ON EXCESS PROFITS
War Revenue Bill Framers Puzzled
Over Prohibition Features

1t is very probable that the Sem
ate Finance Committee will impose
tax of 20 per cent upon excess
profits. Senator Simmons, the chair
man. submitted estimates yesterday
showing that this rate used In tine
war revenue bill, will increase the
total Of the bill to 81. 499. SO. 900. The
rate Of Is per cent had been con-
sidered, but this will raise $4,000, 900
less.
The question OF the rate must be
decided today. Nevertheless, the
committee hopes to complete this i'm
portant subject, and have the bill
printed. In that case. It will probably
oe reported to the Senate tomorrow.
what the committee will do in case
the Senate passes the prohibition fea-
lure or the food control bill, and thus
eliminates A50.0O0, 900 revenue from
taxes on hard liquors, is yet a ques-
ton. Senator Simmons said yester-
day he did not know, in that event,
whether the whole amount would De
raised by increased or new taxation,
or whether a bond issue might be
used Tor part Of the deficiency.
Despite the fact that the prohibition
amendments are Included in the food
Dill, the Senate Committee still re-
tains in its measure the Gore amend
ments. One Of these imposes such a
drastic fine upon foodstuffs used as
alcoholic ingredients that it amounts
to a prohibition law.
The committee yesterday refused to
eliminate from the bill the section
repeating the drawback" on sugar
refined and exported. 1t was also de-
cided not to permit the reuse of cigar
boxes, although this had been urged
as a conservation measure.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
THREE SUBS ATTACK
AMERICAN FREIGHTER
Ships Wireless Operator Arrives
with Story of Thrilling Battle.

An American Port, June FL. T.
Mates, mining engineer who was
wireless operator on the American
ship Silver Shell when she sank a
U-boat on the Sandman coast May
2, brought a thrilling description of
the battle on his arrival here today
The Silver Shell found herself in the
midst Of three submarines, Mates
said. The engagement lasted ninety
minutes, during which time the
American ship was hit four times, be-
fore the gun crew got in the Shot
that sank the U-boat. ......
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
How to Send Letter
To Troops In France

II you have a son, brother. hus-
band, sweetheart or friend among
the American regulars in France,
here is the way TO address letters
10 him:
JOHN SMITH, Jr.,
Company Y, - Infantry,
American Expeditionary Forces"
The name of the sender should
be in the upper left-hand corner OF
the envelope. These instructions
were issued yesterday by the Post
once Department The letters will
be distributed through a United
States mail agency at Bordeaux.
Of which VI. X. Bum is in charge.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Fierce ArtIIIerr nueI.-

Paris, June "A violent artillery
battle RACED throughout the night
north Of the Aisne River The big
gun dUelling was especially severe in
the Hurtebise sector. the French war
once announced today.
The report also gave further details
Of the fighting on Monday when the
French captured a cave on the Aisne
River heights known as the Cavern
of the Dragons
1t was filled with war materials. In
Guiding nine machine guns and a hos
pital relief outfit. Three hundred and
forty German prisoners were captured
including six officers.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
"HELLO-GIRL" DIRTH
IS CREATED BY WAR
Ranks of Local Operators Nearly
Depleted by Government Draft

The Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company yesterday i'm
ported ninety-one expert telephone
operators from New York. PhiIadcl-
phia and Baltimore for use in the
local exchanges. The draft was
made necessary by the depletion in
the ranks of the local operators,
due to assignments to government
service. The company announced
its inability to train young women
fast enough to meet the demands
OF Increased service, due to the
war;
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Germans Are Peeved
Because Plot Is Barred

Christiania, June 27.-The German
legation today protested 70 the Nor
wegisn government against the break
ing of the diplomatic seals on the
trunk Of Aaron Rautenfels. thus ex-
posing q plot to destroy peaceful
shipping. The trunk contained bombs.
Rsutenfels posed as q dispatch bearer
from the German foreign once and
claimed the priyiisEr Of having his
psggsge kept secrets =
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
RECEIVES $500 VERDICT.

New York, June 27.-For an al
legged miX-Up in the ashes OF her
husbands body, Mrs. Rosalie Stshl
received a verdict OF S2,5OO against
the William Neckar Corporation to-
day. The court decided she re-
ceived the right ashes after StahlE
body had been cremated, but was
entitled TO compensation for men
tai suffering on account Of cleri-
cal error.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Herald Is Thanked
For Red Cross Aid

Editor The Washington Herald:
With Red Cross Week behind US
and our faces turned toward the
great work ahead. one OF the frat
things / want TO do is to ex-
press TO you our sincere apprecia-
tion OF the assistance rendered by
your paper, in helping the Red
Cross.
I have In mind. particularly, an
editorial in your issue OF May Il.
1877. entitled An Illustration of
Real and Great Service" which
was most helpful.
Your cooperation is OF very
great value IN the work We are
trying to do.
Yours sincerely.
HENRY P. DAVIDSON.
Chairman Red Cross War Council.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Decrease Is Shown
In Submarine Toll

London, June H.-Ths U-boats
took a toll Of twenty-one British
vessels over Loo tons, and seven
under that tonnage during the last
week, according to the weekly
statement issued by the admiralty
tonight. No fishing vessels were
mentioned in the report In the
larger vessels a decrease Of six un-
der the previous week 10 shown.
Since the middle OF April, 331
British vessels, 240 of which were
over 100 tons, have been sunk.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Girl Attempts to Swim
After Embarked Soldier

New York. June 27.-Miss Helen
Benson is some lover. After the
steamer c. w. Morse had left its
pier en- route to Albany today, she
was handed a telegram saying her
sveetheart' was leaving for France.
She pinned her money to her stock.
ing and dove overheard. A boat
from the steamer Berkshire, COM
ing down the river, picked her up
and landed her on shore. -.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Ties Husband to Bed
And Then Murders Him

Cumberland, Nd. June 27.-Afrs.
Minna Carter today bound her hus-
oand's hands to the bed while he
slept and then fired three shots
into his head. The killing occur
red ct Hoffman. near ..Frostherr.
Mrs. Carter said she shot her hus-
band because he mistreated her
while drunk, -------s----- =
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
FRENCHMEN WILL NOT
COMMAND GUARDSMEN
Secretary Baker Declares Militia.
men Will Have Own Officers.

= Secretary of War Baker assured
the House Military Affairs Com
mittee yesterday that National
Guard officers sent to the French
front would not be displaced by
French officers. AS far as possible,
the guardsmen will retain their
commands, and the men who had
served. under them in the guard
would, If possible, serve under
them again in the Federal service.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
NDICT "a SLACKERS.

Cleveland. June T.-The Federal
grand jury late today returned "a in
dictments against alleged sIacksrs.
A search Of ten men. said to be lead
ers In Cleveland of the anti-war fac
ton, Is on tonight. Only Is Of the
men indicted are known.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
GERMANS LOOK FOR
RADICAL REFORMS
Await Convening of Reichstag to
Hear Constitutional Changes

Berlin, June 27.-As July 5, the
date Of the opening Of the Reich
stag, approaches, reform talk in
Germany grows in volume. When
the Reiehstag convenes the COM
nittee on constitutional reforms
viii make its report. and it is likely
10 advocate some radical changes.
Prof. Otto HuntEe, in discussing
he domestic situation today, said:
We Prussians cannot stand
alone in the midst of Germany and
II the whole world resist liberali-
alton We are threatened with a
dangerous isolation"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
ALLEGED SPY RELEASED.

New York. June T.-Albert Weber.
an ofhcer in the German navy and
at FIRST said by the police to be sus-
pected by government offieials 70 be.
pected by government oficials OF be-
German spy system. was released by
Federal officials this afternoon after
a short questioning.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
sCARE GIVEN
T T BARONS
ttorney General Threat
ems Prosecution if Opera
tors Attempt PriceFixing.

An unexpected move taken by At
Hney General Gregory late yester-
ay afternoon resulted In a complete
ie-up OF the arrangements Of the
~oal operators in session here to place
: Store the government the lowest
ices at which they would agree to
4 ell coal to the United States and 70
idividual dealers.
In brief. so # was learned. the At
orney General sent word to the oper-
tors that II they fixed any prices at
ny figure, even though II was a great
,duction from former prices, he
would be compelled to proceed against
antitrust law.
This message threw CONSERVATION
into the gathering. Chairman Pea
ody, Of the coal production committee
~ the National Defense Board. who
) presiding over the meeting OF the
), perators, hurriedly left the room and
vent at once to the Department Of
Justice, where he remained with Mr..
Gregory for three hours. Mr.. Peabody
refused to discuss what had taken
lace at the conference with the AT
orney General. but it is believed that
"Ir. Gregory remained firm in his ex-
pressed intentions.
The prediction was made by a man
who Is conceded to be one Of the lead
ing coal authorities of the country
hat the operators will announce when
hey convene today that they are
stlling to abide by a set figure. and
len II the nation which they are try
X to aid in an emergency wishes to
rosecute they will let the American
'ublic pass on the merits OF the stu
-tion.
President Chief ArbIter.
President Wilson will be the chief
.rbiteT as to whether the price
AIMED by the operators is reason
able. He will be guided by fig
'Ires which the operators have been
'equeSted to furnish him, show
ng the output both for the anthra-
lite and bituminous mines for the
.ast five years, together with tnc
sales sheets and statements show
ing profts and losses.
Incidentally. it became known
-'esterday that the President has
uthoriZed the Federal Trade Com
iission to proceed with an inquiry
nto the conditions surrounding the
sntire mining industry Of the coun-
-ry. Not only does the President
want coal figures, but he wants
statistics on the copper and zinc
output Former Gov. Franklin Fort,
f New Jersey. Of the Federal Trade
Commission, saw the President yes
Lsrday and was told to begin the
inquiry at once.
What figures will be presented to
The Coal Production Committee OF
he Council of National Defense is
matter for widest speculation.
ohn MaFkhe.-~ttre biggest anthra-
.ite operator in Pennsylvania, Is
-uthority for the assertion that
p not a single anthracite operator
ill make a profit on the basis on
shich things have settled"
4 coal clearing house in Wash
ngtoa was one OF the things ac-
omplished by the committee at
-esterdays deliberations. The
'perators voted to establish a per-
7anent bureau in the Capital for
etter cooperation between them
slves and the government. This
ureaU" said H. y. Taylor. who
altered the suggestion before the
Iesting. will gather statistics,
coordinate them and be the inter-
lediary between the coal associa-
ons and local bureaus all over the
ountry and the official depart
rents
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
GERMAN SHIPS SUNK.

The Hague, June 27-Two Ger
n merchant ships plying between
man ports and Rotterdam have
sunk by British mines or sub
nss- Sea trafic between Rot
I'M and German ports is in
slng and great quantities Of
.lss are being taken from this
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Fire 10000. 900 SheII..

Amsterdam, June e7.-British drum
hre reached a new stage Of violence
in the recent fighting on the Arras
front The military expert Of the
Lokal Anzeiger. the oficial Germa n
newspaper in Berlin. estimates that
in ono week, English cannon and mine
throwers fired between 10000 and
100000 shells.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
BRITISH CONSUL RECALLED.

Mexico City, June 27.-H. A. Rich
arus, the British consul, left for Lon
don today, having received an urgent
recall from his government. High i'm
portance Is attached TO the acton
'of the English goysrnment, ~
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
NOTED PIANIST ENLISTs.

New York, June 27.-Percy
Granger. the most original OF pi-
anistS, has enlisted. He is a pi-
anist no longer. He is oboist now
-obotst In the Fort Hsmh ton Band
pt TIE Coast Artillery
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
SENATORS URGE
bone BILL
Committee Votes for Meas
ure to Stop Whisky and
Beer Production.

Bonedry prohibition applying not
only to whisky but to beer as well
was voted yesterday by the Senate
Agricultural Committee. The Presi-
dent was given direction to allow the
manufacture Of wine.
This is the very latest change in the
prohibition night now raging in Con-
gress and masked in the food-control
bill under the guise of a conservation
measure.
The subcommittee Of the Senate
Agricultural Committee decided Tues
day to prohibit the manufacture Of
whisky, beer, and wine. but to allow
the President to authorize the making
of the two last named IL he saw Mt.
Yesterday the larger body rejected the
idea and adopted bonedry prohibition,
with the possible exception OF wine
making.
As it stands, the new scheme is
practically that OF the House. except
for the wine feature. An amendment
by the cqpmittee allows brewing for
thirty days after the act goes into
effect.
The food control bill which carries
the amendments was reported TO the
Senate late yesterday afternoon. Sem
ator Penrose objected to immediate
consideration. so the battle was defer
red until today.
Senator Kenyon. ar ardent dry"
man, said: 1t is a better bill than
either the original Senate bill or the
House bill
But numbers Of other Senators fear
that the undoubted fight against pro-
hibiting beer brewing will jeopardize
the fortunes Of the food-controI bill,
and that its main aspect as a national
defense measure may be overshad
owed.