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E OF KAISER AND CROWN PRINCE AS


thing for my dear husbands sake" the
handsome young woman assured me,
tears yelling in her fine dark eyes.
in that case, then, please leave
the matter entirely in my hands," /
said.
That same night, about ten o'clock,
the emperor entered the room to which
1 had just returned to work.
"Send Frau Kleist to me-" he
snapped. "And 1 will summon you
later when 1 want you, Heltzendorff."
Frau Kleistl l had no idea the wom-
an had arrived at the castle. But / dis
patched n of the servants to search
for her. and afterwards heard her high
pitched voice as she assembled the
stairs to hold secret counsel with his
majesty.
Below 1 found the fat, fair-haired
little doctor from Augsburg, who was
still an enigma, but eager to see his
imperial patient.
Suddenly one of the imperial fun
keys bowed at the door, commanding
the doctor to the royal presence, and
he left me, hot and fiurried.
lluu Nv SiipVioi 4 IL uiinllo"h
doctor into consultation with Frau
Kleist?
Inquiries I had made concerning the
doctor from Augsburg showed that he
was quite n well-known specialist on
mental diseases, and he had also writ
ten n textbook upon bacteriology and
the brain. Why had the kaiser sum-
moned him? He required no brain
specialist.
"We leave tomorrow at noon," the
emperor exclaimed ~brusquely when, an
hour later, 1 was summoned to his
room. This amazed me, for our ar
rangements were to remain three days
longer. l recollected Madam Reit-
schel's words.
81 do not feel at all WE'LL" his majes-
ty added, land this Doctor Vollerthun
orders me rest at Potsdam."
In silence I bowed, and then ven-
tured to refer to what was uppermost
in my mind.
May l be permitted to speak to your
majesty upon a certain confidential
subjectT" 1 begged.
what subject?" snapped the en-
peror.
your majesty's negotiations with
- 80 - 49, . a.
aoaor - ooma hosara 49, "a -
Is. ~ "Ho '"Ae
mr. ta,sar,. 10.
glowed in sudden anger.
oa'".
"A "omans oatn! ne crieo. Ban!
never nave l DeiieVed IN silence I'M
Poseo upon any "olhans hsue-
more especially mat Oh u porn enemy
appreciate your ioyaity anu acuIneh'
Won Hieitzehuorn' put l nave, Iortu-
hateiy' KNOWN this LOT some httie eihe'
II III s'ric'es' secrecy nave axe GER
IAN measures u conhDat IL. r'eiieih-
Der mat THESE "orus haVe never peeh
u'tereu W you' nelnenpef 'hal! iou
afe auJu.ant' Il l I'LL emperor. oh-
oerstahd! Iuiiy appreciate anu note
your royai eport' put itis not "oIhahs
sphere u enter our uipiolhacy, except
as u secret agent Z. our iatheriahu
Let US say Ut more.
len minutes inter- oeins uisihisseu'
= ""nueieu paeA .nfoush inc srea. ..
leht, eehoine corriuors OIL the ancient
castie 10 my own rooih' "A great human
drama, greater thah any eVer placed
upon the stage was now Deing en-
acted.
Inc emperor was plottlng the dowh-
OF the turkish empire ana the
overthrow OF Islam IN Europe. be-
tween the Hll-n1RneSI one anu me TDtl-
izatioh OF those plans Tor world power
$1,000 one iran ntue farlsiehne, the
NiVacious' "eii-heahihg Maoam heit-
schel!
Next uay we leIt Schioss LANCER
, 1917-08-09
A Dig From DIggs.

Biggs-Td join the church If II
wasn't so full of hypocrites.
Diggs-That needn't deter you
There's always room for one mora
, 1917-08-09
ALETTER FROM THE CROWN PRINCES PERSONAL AoJUTANT
TO WILLIAM LEQUEUx, PossESsoR OF THE
SECRETS OF EUROPE.

SeIneetMarn,
February 1Oth,1 1917.
MY denr LeQueuxt
1 have Just finished reading h proof of you articles describing
my life rs al Official mt he imperial our at Potsdam, n n w OF
three small errors o made 1 bnve duly corrected.
The gross scandals m willy intrigues which ave related o
we're man. o them nov to yourself, for, as h intimate friend o
Lui.a, the ex-crown princess of SaHony, o we're, before h val,
closely associated with many of those at court whose m ppear in
these articles
The veIatio which hnv made, N which yu nave cord
here, nre u n 1.-THE OF the iscosure which, could MAKE, n II the
even more startling Details, which you mny also put i"cp print.
My service as persona ndjutnnt to the erman row prince i, hap
puy mt n m nj, N 10 with In treachery OF Germany against cviH-
cation gInrinEIy revealed, 1 feel, In my retirement m 10 compunction In
xpo.in nj 1 nov concerning he secrets of tn kaiser N his IN.
with most cordial greetings from
Your sincere friend,
(siened) ERNST Won HELTZENDoRFF.
, 1917-08-09
THE MYSTERIES
OF FRAU KLEIST

NHB clever intrigues of Frau
Kleist were unknown to any
outside the court circle at Pots
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
n:C,cOAL PRICES
TO Be RAISED
81. Margin Allowed Deal
ers Will Mean Soc In
crease to Consumers.

An Increase to the consumer CT prac-
ttcally 80 cents per ton for anthracite
coal will go into effect today.
a gross margin of $3.50 per ton on
anthracite coal, effective today. was
allowed dealers last night by John l..
Weaver, Federal Fuel Administrator
for THE District.
This margin, it is said, will mean an
increase Of approximately so cents per
ton to the consumer. the cost of diff
ferent grades and kinds of coal rang
ing above and little below this figure.
The present gross margin allowed
dealers varies, extending from $50
to SnlJ per ton. rhc gross margin al
lowed is the sum a dealer may charge
i'll addition to the cost of coal to him
at the yards and the railroad freight.
The cost of handling it and delivering
it 10 the consumer must be met from
the gross margin allowed.
Explains Raise.
The increase was granted after an
1VGstlSahon by committee appointed
b. Mr.. Weaver more than a month
ago.
The increased cost of operating
yards, the advance in labor costs and
the attractive opportunities open at
present in other businesses, Mr..
Weaver declared, made imperative an
increase in order to prevent a large
number of dealers from being forced
~ CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01

Georges Knockout policy and have
formed an alliance for a new plat
form.
Test Next Week.
1t is expected that The test will
come in the house of parliament early
next week when the secret session
is held to discuss the question of man
power. Between then and now many
leaders are expected to publicly de-
clare their adhesion to the policy
of Lansdowne. the only living poll
tician who held Office during the
Franco o-Prussian war. He has been
governor general of India and Canada,
foreign secretary and war minister.
and recently was suggested as a sue
cessor to Lloyd George.
1t is significant that he selected
the Telegraph instead of the Times
for the publication of the letter This
means that the battle between the
moderate and extreme opinion will
henceforth be fought in the open.
And it will be fought to a finish.
Looking to Wilson.
To President Wilson. Great Britain
and her allies look with prayerful
ardor tonight to undo the m.-chief
caused by Marquis Lansdowne's
public letter urging immediate re-
statement Of the allied war aims.
Not even a new knockout speech
by Premier Lloyd George could calm
the storm that has risen overnight,
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
Proposal Wins Support.

NHOposai -" hhH SuppOEts
Lansdowne, who Is the traditional
leader of the Conservative Party in
the house of lords. enjoys the respect
of all factions. For some days it has
been rumored that he has been con-
templating just such a move and 1t
will be noted that it synchronizes with
the Paris conference which Is called to
consider the future conduct of the
war. Now Lansdowne has called for
a moderate policy which has hereto
fore had many supporters but weak
leadership and the so-called bitter
enders" have been thrown on the de-
fense. They must Immediately prove
the wisdom of their policy or see their
supporters drop away rapidly.
Already the Evening Standard.
which has been consistently advocat-
ing a knockout policy. has enlisted
with Lansdowne. The Evening Star,
the Westminster Gazette, the Man
chester Guardian and the Daily
Chronicle naturally fell into line. while
many Provincial papers give their un-
qualified support.
In parliamentary circles it has Gre
ated a tremendous impression. The
letter was completed a week or ten
days ago, and since then the draft
has been considered by such leaders
as Balfour. Asquith. McKenna, Run
Lords Salisbury, Robert Cecil,
Lorehurn, Courtney, Parmoor, More
ley and a great number of others.
Both the Liberals and the Con-
are unsympathetic to Lloyd
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
TEUTONS LAUNCH COUNTER ATTACK ON BRITISH
Russ Gust Lenu1e as Peace Effort Proceed!
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS

Americas
from State of the Union safely
n
Chancellor
defensive
nj
LItosk discussion
BOlsheNki
Lenne government reported
Joint
American o note.
Il.
halls
In
CambraI DeadIock-hghting continues.
all along river and mountain 'front.' Rome artillery
"a
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
SAYS CONGRESS
FACES ANOTHER
TROUBLE SIEGE
La Toilette and Reed Ready
for Administration Criti-
cisms, Declares Lewis.

Trouble makers Will attract more
than the portion Of attention TO which
they are entitled after the coming
session of Congress is well under way.
Two OF them in particular. Senator La
Toilette OF Wisconsin and Senator
Reed of Missouri, are certain to dis4
tor; themselves in the spotlight much
of the time. The Senate has not Yet
made up its mind what it will do with
the former gentleman. nor has il been
informed what the latter has in store
for it.
After Congress has reconvened II
will proceed with the task Of unsRaTl-
ing the ball of trouble which senator
Ia Toilette wound when he made his
speech ir Wisconsin dealing with tho
motives actUating the entrance of the
United States into the war.
Bryan to Testify.
William Jennings Bryan. whose dove
of peace has assumed a somewhat
hagEsrd appearance OF late. will be
present next week in Washington
Presumably he will be called upon
TO tell what he knows concerning the
charges made by La Toilette as to
the knowledge OF the former SeCTe-
tary of State of the presence of am
munition upon the Lusitania. but it
is doubtful If his testimony will have
a big influence on the decision.
Besides La Toilette, there are other
and several Democrats
who have been spending the past
of leisure in planning a line
of attack upon the policies and ac-
comphshments OF the administration.
One of them is Senator Reed. who
is prepared to launch a tirade upon
the Dollar a Year Patriots" of
whom something was heard at the
last session. The Missourian is of
the opinion that there are to he found
among their company a large num-
Der of men of excellent physical quail
ifications and of draft age who have
been led TO forego their love of gold
and work for nothing because of the
fear which has been inspired in their
bosoms by the draft.
He believes that they are clogging
the wheels of government war eulc-
icncy by their IncoLlpetency and disiR-
clination for real work He proposes
that they all be Immediately released
from service and compelled to appear
before the draft boards when called.
Missouri's other representative, Sen
ator Stone, before the war known as
one of the ''wilful twelve" but who.
since April C. has been favoring war
measures with his vote if not with
his spirit, has arrived in Washington
prepared to step carefully through the
of the coming session.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
HOOVER FIGHTS
WITH GARFIELD
over PRIORITY
Clash Between Two Admin
istrators Over Shipping
Preferences.

The first clash I'm President Wilson's s
new American War Council, less than
week old. came last night.
Herbert G. Hoover. food administra-
tor, openly took issue with DR.. II. A.
Garheld, fuel administrator, on the
question OF priority shipping orders
for the railroads of the country. Mr.
Hoover says nothing should be placed
ahead OF food.
DIR. Garfield en- Wednesday asked
Judge Lovctt, priority director. for
an order calling on the railroads to
handle coal and coke and empty coal
and coke cars in preference to all
other freight commodities. He based
the request on the fact that the coun-
try is reported to nave only about
five or six days supply OF coal ahead
of the day TO day needs.
As soon as he had made the re-
quest, he wired TO A. W. Thompson.
chairman OF the railroad committee
handling traffic problems in the East.
at Pittsburgh. asking that the COM
mittee Immediately give coal and coke
precedence. without waiting for the
priority order from Judge Lovett.
Last night Chairman Thompson
wired that DR.. Garfield's wishes were
being met. all railroads in the terri
tory having been directed to give fuel
precedence as far as possible. with
out causing congestion at terminals
already piled up with cars.
DR.. Garfield, expressing confidence
that the railroads would soon give the
mines enough cars to enable them to
operate TO capacity. announced Mr..
Thompsons message. 1t follows:
I'VE have advised all interested lines
that preference must be given TO coal
and coke and empty open cars re-
turning to the mines 20 the fullest
possible extent and cons. .af~nt wiz
the rC1cS Of the terminals and juno
ton points"
Hoover Takes Issue.
4 few hours after it become known
that Mr.. Garfield had practically
taken over the railroads in his deter
mined effort to avoid an actual coal
famine Mr. Hoover issued statement
disapprovinG any priority order that
gives coal. coke and any other COM
modify absolute right OF way over
foodstuffs on the railroads:
Judge Lovett had not issued an or
der granting DR., Garield's request
nor indicated that he would do so.
No priority orders are issued until
all the facts bearing on the case. with
the possible effects OF the order. have
been investigated
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
OFFICIALS ADVERSE
To WAR ON AUSTRIA
Vienna's Peace lntrigues Might Pos
sibly Change Attitude.

Austria's decision to line up with
Germany in opening peace negotiations
with the Russian BolsheviIi may pos
sibly have some effect on the adminis-
tration's disinclination toward a decla-
ration of war on the Dual Monarchy
The general impression in official
circles is that It will not bring about
any tangible development for the pres
ent at least.
Administration Senators. gathering
for the coming session of Congress.
among them some who have publicly
expressed the opinion that the United
States should declare war on all Ger
many's allies, have found on confer
ence with the executive branch of the
government that there is no DISPOSE
tion TO ask Congress to make another
war declaration at5his time.
They found that the hope of break
ing up the central power alliance had
not been etirely abazoned.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
BRITISH WON'T
MODIFY AIMS
Lansdowne Letter Consider
ed Important but Not
Presaging Compromise.

The letter OF the Marqui Of Lans-
downe is not interpreted in Washing
ton as marking any British DISPOSE
tion TO compromise with the kaiser
High officials declare that its net ef-
feet will be more helpful than harm
full.
Coming as it does from Lans-
downe of the British old gang
the SaulsbUrys. the CeciIs, and the
other Tories whose very blood runs
British imperialism-it is rather re-
Garded as marking a possibility or
closer agreement on war aims be-
tween England and the United States.
1t will not in the least alter the war
aims of the United States. They are
still the same.
Stout Blows Needed.
A member of the cabinet. after
leaving yesterdays meeting. said:
The record of the uncleanliness of
the Imperial German government is
now written. All the world except
the German people know how impos-
sible it is for civilized nations to deal
with the master of Bernstorff, Lux
burg and their ilk.
THE German people still believe
there is a partnership between their
kaiser and God. 1t will take stout
blows to disillusion them. 1t may
take a long time TO deliver these
blows. But they will be delivered.
The German people will be disillus-
ioned.''
What official Washington regards
as of the most supreme Importance
in the Lansdowne letter is is appar-
ent reputation of the aims of Brit
ish political and commercial imperial
ism-the annihilation of Germany as
a nation. the imposition Of a new gov
ernment upon her people and the ex-
clusion of Germany after the war
from the benefits of free intercourse
with the rest of the world.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
EXPERT DENIES
WOMAN'S SKULL
WAS FRACTURED
Maj. Cole, U. S. X-Ray Man,
Creates Sensation in De
Saulles' Trial.
BY II. $. RUsHMORE,
Stan Correspondent Interna tiOnaI
News Service.

Mineola, L. l., Nov. 30.-Tn re were
session of the tTial Of Mrs. Blanca
Errazuriz- De Saulles for the alleged
murder OF her former husband, John
L. De Saullcs, at his country home
last August. Doctor J. Sherman
Wright and Smith Ely Jeliffe, the
noted alienist. testified that Mrs. De
Saulles was mentally unsound and ir-
responsible when she shot and killed
ner husband. Maj. Lewis Gregor.
Cole, NJ. D.. government X-ray ex-
pert at Cornell University, testified
Tor that State that DR.. Wrights X
.ay failed to show the skull fracture
alleged by the defense. Henry A.
Uterhart, counsel for Mrs. De Saulles,
made a spirited attack upon Maj. Cole
for appearing on the stand against his
client while in uniform.
Mai. Cole responded with heat and
Justice Manning stopped the attack
while people packed in the court room
were murmuring their disapproval of
Uterhart's action. The lawyers mo-
tive in criticizing Mai. Cole for ap-
pearing in uniform, it was later ex-
planned by one OF his close friends
outside the court room, was not what
at first it appeared to be. He plans, it
was claimed, to direct a vigorous at
tack upon District Attorney Weeks
when he sums up for introducing, un-
necessarily. as he will allege, a wit
ness for the State in a soldiers uni
form.
20,O00-word Question.
Sonora Blanca Vergara de Ezra
zuI'iz was stfli 100 i'll 70 testify today
or even to appear in court. The de-
fense said 1t was improbable that she
will be able to take the witness stand
before the case is in the jury's hands.
Nearly two hours were required by
County Judge Lewis ]. Smith as the
counsel for the defense, TO read the
ny pothetical question propounded TO
the alienists. The question consisted
of about 20.Oe0 words and recited the
history of the young Chilean defend
ant, and the circumstances surround
ing the staying of her husband, as
shown by the testimony
The questions, stripped of legal
verbiage, were:
In your opinion. was the defend
ant mentally sound at the time of the
shooting on August 3. 1872"
In your opinion, did the defend
CONTINUED on PAGE TEN.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
ODAY Is December First! The
big Christmas month is here!
And once again we urge you
to SHOP EARLY" We are

well aware that this familiar slogan sounds
very monotonous. but there are some peo-
pie that must be reminded every year.
But why should you shop early. you
ask9 Simply because right NOW the hol-
day stocks in all the Washington stores are
complete in every detail. the mails and ex-
press are not as crowded as they will be
later and your shopping trip can be made
real pleasure if you will only heed to the
call of SHOP EARLY"
There is no need of waiting-for the
store service you will receive now is far
superior to that hurry and hustle service
which lis bound to come later Make up
your Christmas gift list TODAY. do your
shopping now and finish early.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
colFAx WINS COMMISSION.

Albany, n. Y. Nov. 3O.-The ap-
pointment of Schuyler Colfax, of
Rochester. as a major on the staff of
Adj. Gen. .Aerrill and inspector of
small arms practice. New York State
Guard, has been announced.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
Boy Burglar Breaks Into
Home Of Kaiser Wilhelm

Berlin, Thursday. Nov. 20, via
London, Nov. 3O.-A 17-year-old
khoolboy was arrested TODAY in
connection with the robbery on
Monday of the Imperial RESIDENCE
Wuhelmshoehe, at Cassel. Most ~
me objects Of art which were stolen
haye been recovered. ssOien
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
ALL NIGHT BoMBARDMEkT.

The attack begun after all night bombardment by heavy guns
rushed this front from other directed chiefly against the
southern flank the British wedge threatening Cambria the town of
COnneieu being the Meanwhile the Teuton guns ere
keeping hail of shells from the heavy guns on the northern
flank of the salient especially Bourbon Wood
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
WILSON'S LEAGUE OF NATIONS
PLAN wins FAVOR IN ENGLAND
War Aims Looked Upon as Strong Indorse-
ment of Presidents Policy; Press in Line.

Special Cable The Herald the York Tbun
London Nov 3O-A mighty impetus to the movement for
League of Nations originated by President Ws has been given by
the adhesion the policy by Lord Lnsdone His letter accepted
political of prime Importance There have been Endorsements
from many quarters and will enlist fresh circles which
formerly considered far from moderate their views
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
Four Die in Explosion.

Trenton. Ontario, Nov. So-Four
workmen were killed and two injured
in an explosion in a building of the
British Chemical Company early to-
day. The building was destroyed by
IRE.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
GUARD UNITS FROM ALL
STATES TAKE POSITIONS
BEHIND LINES IN FRANCE
Sammies Train for Active Service Within
Sound of Big Guns on Battle Front;
Engineers Are Praised.

London Nov. 30-Te Bavarn Crown Prince at dawn TODAY
launched the most violent assault delivered the Cambria
front At last from the front the Germans had failed to make
any substantial nroad into the British lines.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
COALITION GOVERNMENT
now BEING ORGANIZED:
PARLIAMENT PROJECTED
Muscovite and German Committees to Meet in
mo Mans Land" on Dvinsk Front for
Farley on Terms of Armistice.

London Nov 3OThe fall of the government was
reported from Petograd today.
coalition government being formed dispatches said with
the advanced Socialists control and with Bohevk representation
The Mnma Inernaonas Social Revouonsts also have
voice in it.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
NEW PARLIAMENT.

The ministry will Be responsible it is said to parliament to
De composed of O8 members of the Wokmen and Soldiers Counsel
OS representatives of the Peasants Congress- 100 delegates from the
army and 80 delegates from the trades unions
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01
BRITISH LOSSES ARE
1869 in MONTH
Casualties During November Reach
New High Mark.

London. Nov. SO-The British army
casualties published during November
far exceed those of any recent month.
They show total loss of 12O679 men.
The figures follow in detailg
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01

me hgures for recent months have !
Deen July, n,sSs; August, 60.s73; Sep
temoer. 1880 and October. S3.55S.
me november list shows a greater
increase in casualties among men than
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01

The engineers have been laborinE
on the roads through the devastated
battlefields OF the Somme district for
nearly four months, and two OF their
men. who we're wounded. were the
first American casualties announced
from Washington
The speed with which the lines haze
been laid up through the broken Hin
denburg defenses during the pest
week has called forth the highest
praise from the British ssthorttieA
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01

ArmIstice Effort Continues.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-01

Totals. s.cs' s,T4 $50 leoGl