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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
MOOSE CONVENTION BEGINS.
Supreme Lodge Sessions Open at
Pittsburgh Today.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. July 23-With
more than $4,000 delegates registered,
the twenty ninth annual conternationai
convention Of the Supreme Lodge,
LOYAL Order of Moose, was formally
opened here today. The delegates were
welcomed to Pittsburgh by Mayor Jo-
seph G. Armstrong. John w Ford,
acting supreme dictator. presided
Vice President Thomas r. Marshall,
who was to speak at today's session,
was unable to come to Pittsburgh.
Dallas. Tex, and St. Louis are making
efforts to obtain the 1918 convention.
The annual election Of officers will be
held Tuesday. AT an open meeting OF
the convention Thursday former Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt will deliver
an address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
RUSSIAN TROOPS BREAK
THROUGH TEUT0N LINES
Fruits of Success Jeopardized by
Slay Weakness and
Instability"
By the Associat ted Press

PETROGRAD, July 23.-The Russia ns
yesterday attacked the Germans near
krevo and Wilma, north of the ptnsk
marshes, and penetrated the Teuton
lines for distance of two miles. ac-
cordlns to an official announcement
made here today.
Ihe russians captured more than O0C
Germans. but the developments of sue
cess, the statement adds are being
Jeopardized by the moral weakness and
instability of certain Russian detach-
Between the Rivers sereth, stripa and
Ziota Lipa, the Russian statement saws.
tne Austro-Hungarians continued their
osensive. occupying villages. The chief
OLD oL dhe Russian divisional stan was killed
units on this east Galician front.
Teutons Gain in Galic1a.
BERLIN. July %. via London. July "a
tsritish admiralty. per Wireless Press)
The attack begun by the Germans in
eastern Galicia last week has deyeIoned
into a great success. the war office an
nounces. The pursuit of the Russians
continued yesterday and. the statement
9ays, .ne Germans everywhere defeated
RUSSIAN troops newly brought up. tak
ing large number of prisoners
A new battle developed toward tho
northern end Of the line The Russians
attacked with strong forces between
krevo and Smorgon. The official com
nluhication says their assaults broke
down with heavy losses. but that fresh
lighting began later
VIENNA. July %. via London Julv
23.-The Germans and Austro- Hunga.
rians have made further advances In
the region Of Tarnopol and Kesowa. In
east GaHcia. according to the Austria n
oihciai communication, issued TODAY.
The town of Tarnopol and villages Ga st
OF the Sereth river are in flames
Russian Front "Tottering."
COPENHAGEN. July 23.-Dispatcbes
received here from Germany seek tn
convey the impression that the Ruso
sian defeat at Zlochoff, GaIicia 10 do
velopfng to even wider proport,on.
Special dispatches to newspapers from
German headquarters say the Russi,n
front north Of the Dniester is totter-
ing and that 1t is officially reported
that the Russian seventh army, south
Of the Z1ochoff gap. affected bv nre.-
sure on It's flank. is also begjnntne 70
retire. The Russians have destrnyad
the Sereth bridges.
Some elements OF the Russian roar
guard are described as fighting vail.
antly to delay the pursuit, but n is
stated that the German vanguards are
pressing on impetuously. recklesslv
hurling themselves on one defensive
point after another The Germans are
using an airplane squadron to throw
wagon trains into confusion.
Little is being heard. even in the
Austrian reports, of the Austro-Hun-
garian infantry. The blow seems to
have been executed by selected Ger
Of all availabl Austro-Gernan artil-
lery
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NEW YORK AWAITS LISTS.
Exemption Boards Prepare for Rush

NEW YORK. July 23.-The local ex-
emption boards here today were pre-
pairing for the rush expected as soon
as the serial lists arrive from Wash
ington and orders come from Albany
apportioning the exact quota each dis
trict is required to raise for the new
army under the draft lottery. These
lists are expected to reach the city
either tonight or tomorrow. when the
work of selecting those drafted will
begin in earnest, and at least 10000
men will be examined during the next
week or ten days.
Exemption boards continue to receive
inquiries for the all-important red ink
numbers. Alphabetical lists were stiIl
missing at a number OF the boards.
The first work Of the boards, II was
said. will be the physical examination
Of those drafted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
POSTING OF NAMES
BARS DRAF TED MEN
Ineligible for Enlistment in
Army or National Guard
After Being Summoned.
CHECKING TALLY LISTS

Rcgistrants under the selective draft
law are not eligible for voluntary en-
listment in the regular army or the Ma
tional Guard after their names have
been posted by local exemption boards
and they have been summoned for ex-
animation.
Brig. Cen. Crowder. provost marshal
general, promulgated this ruling today
TO make definite the status of men on
the registration lists who now may de-
sire to join the reg ulars or the National
Gua,,l. The ruling is supplementary
to instructions sent to recruiting Of
ficers by Adjt. Gen. Mccain as follows:
After registered person has been
called for military service by his local
board and directed to appear for physi-
cal examination he ceases to be eligi-
BILE for voluntary enlistment.
The ruling by Gen. Crowder was nee
essary in order to establish definitely
the time when a registered man was
to be considered as falling within this
prohibition.
Gen. Crowder held that posting of the
name of a registrant by the local board
at its headquarters constituted notif-
cation to the registrant that he was
called for examination and thus set the
period when he would he no longer
eligible for voluntary service. Prior to
that time, even though his name may
be among those who. will be called in
the first quota in any district, a regis
tran may be accepted for the regular
service as a volunteer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Council of Soldiers, Workmen and Peasants
Gives Unlimited Powers" to Govern
ment Of National Safety"
PREMIER, NOW VIRTUALLY A DICTATOR,
EXPECTED TO PUT END TO REVOLTS
Leaves for the Front Where Conditions Described Chaotic With
the Spirit for an Offensive Entirely Lacking Among
Demoralzed Troops.

Unlimited powers have been granted the Russian provisional
under Premier Kerenky, grapple with
forces threatening wreck the Russia born Of the March
luton.
The grant from the powerful body
the nation the council of soldiers and workmen delegates
of all Russia, assembled in Petrograd
The title of the ruling body the government of national safety
recalls Immediately the famous committee OF public safety o3
formed in the crucial period of the French revolution
MAKES KERENSKY VIRTUALLY DICTATOR
With Kerensky serving only premier but of
apparent that lodged
the hands of this suggesting those OF virtual dictator
The mandate Of this committee restore order both the
home-admttedy difficult task in the face the
powerful influences within working
against the is evidently however with which
Keensy conceded the be found for the task
willing gappe with all his widely recognized force and ability
London dispatch last night said that according advce
Petrograd Keren had again started for the front the
instance the Of soldiers and workmen dele
gates.
DISPATCHES Gacia that the breach in
is eight miles wide and ten miles deep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Mrs. Helen Ewald Dead

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 23.-Mrs.
relen Ewald. widow of Philip Ewald
millionaire iron master of Louisville
and st. Louis, died here yesterday from
cancer Of the stomach and kidney trou-
b,e. She had been in bad health for
several years. Mrs Ewald submitted
to an operation recently in an effort to
prolong her life. but 1t proved unavail-
ing She was q native Of Williams
port. Pa, where her remains will be
sent for burial. Three children survive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Germans Defeated in Africa.

LONDON. July 23.-German troops In
German East Africa attempted to make
a stand last week against the allied
forces which are gradually closing In
here today says heavy fighting took
place, in which the Germans suffered
large losses. July II the enemy evacu-
ated Mount Shakama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
ANOTHER HUGE BRITISH
WAR LOAN is PROPOSED

LONDON. July 23.-In the house of
commons tomorrow the government
will ask for a vote of credit of $780,
900 900, the largest single vote since
the outbreak of the war. 1t will bring
IN tho total for the war to e5.2s2,-
nnn no0
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peared. They no longer listen to or
| GERS OF their leaders. and they neglect
an exhortations of comrades. even re-
plying with threats and shots. Some
eiements voluntarily evacuate posi-
! lions without even waiting for the ap-
proach OF the enemy.
Cases are on record in which an or
DER given to proceed with all haste to
sucn and such spot to assist comrades
In olstress has been discussed for sew.
eraI hours at meetings. and reinforce
ments consequently have been DELAYED
for considerable time.
Ihese troops abandon their positions
az the nrst shots of the enemy For a
ais.ance OF several hundred versts long
men In good health and robust. who
nave lost all shame and feel they can
scI atosether with impunity, are pro-
ceedlng to the rear frequently entire
units desert in this manner"
Former Gear in Terror.
Ministers in Office before the revoIu-
ton, who are imprisoned in the fort
ress OF st. Peter and st. Paul, had a
trying experience last week at the
sime OF the occupation of the fortress
oy the radical bolsheviki and Kron-
stadt sailors. an element Of whom in
sisted on immediate removal of the
prisoners to Kronstadt. When the
ISr.ress Prep,,ss was surrendered. former
the strain and was unconscious. the
Bourse Gazette reports. Nine Sonks
nomlinon. wife Of the former minister
OF war, Is said to have nj eaded with
her guards to furnish her some means
OF committing suicide, fearing she
would be lynched. Efforts to remove
the prisoners to Kronstadt were re.
sisted by the guards. The early sur.
render Of the fortress doubtless pre-.
vented fulfllment of the design.
The former imperial family also was
greatly alarmed by fraEmentary re-
ports which reached 1t in the Alex.
androvsky palace at Tsarkoye-Selo.
A request of the former emperor for a
conference with the Tsarkoye-SeIo
representative OF tho council Of
workmen's and soldiers delegates was
refused. as was also his plea that the
family be transferred to some other
place. Assurances were given Ntcho-
las, however. that he would be pro-
tected by the garrison.
Means End Of Uprisings.
LONDON. July 23.-Dispatches re-
ceived by the Russian embassy here
state that the rising in Petrograd NAV
be considered as definitely suppressed.
The regiments which participated in
the disturbances are being dfsarmed
and disbanded. these advices report. and
the city is being patrolled by troops
Isolated cases of shooting from win
dows have occurred. but order is he.
ing energetically restored and ali sus.
poets arrested. 1t is added while drastic
measures are being taken to preyent
any further insubordination or criminal
agitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
MAY GIVE, NOT SELL,
LIQUOR TO FIGHTERS
Assistant U. S. Attorney So
Holds, But War Depart
ment Differs.
IS TO PROSECUTE, ANYHOW

Basing his action upon a strict interpre-
tation Of the law forbidding the sale of
intoxicants to men in uniform Assistant
morning declined to file charges against
persons arrested Saturday night because
they had purchased liquor for soldiers
Police officials and agents Of the De-
partment OF Justice interpreted the law
to cover persons who bought liquor and
gave It to soldiers. This Interpretation
Mr.. Given failed to uphold He pointed to
the section which reads: TT shall be un-
lawful to sell any intoxicating liquor, in
cluding beer. ale or wine. to any members
of the military forces while in uniform"
, The prosecuting attorney would make no
statement regarding what might be done
in cases of persons who serve LIQUOR to
soldiers which Is not paid for by them
or with persons who buy liquor to give
to soldiers
In the absence of any court decision
there Is no criterion to show how far a
dealer in intoxicants may go without
violating the law. Some persons sug-
gested that men in uniform might be
treated in licensed barrooms without
rendering the proprietors liable to arrest,
while another view was that such a
practice would make the buyer and con-
sumer purchasers under the terms of
the law.
ping district said that whatever the
working of the law the intent was
clearly to restrict the use Of liquor by
men in uniform and they would not
permit treating" them on their prem
ises
In some cases, 1t was asserted, por-
ters in saloons have been in the habit
of purchasing liquor and turning 1t over
to soldiers for small fee. One dealer
said he had discharged an employe for
doing this.
Dry Zones Are Established.
Regardless of the views of Assist
ant United States District Attorney
Given of the District of Columbia, Off
cials of the War Department consider
there is ample legal authority for pro-
hibition of the giving away of intoxi-
eating liquors to officers or enlisted
men in the army
Orders today were promulgated estab-
fishing dry zone" five miles in ex-
tent around all camps and military
reservations where there are soldiers
either in training or otherwise
1t is provided. however that IL there
is a municipality within one-half mile
of the military zone the prohibited area
is limited to that distance in the direc-
ton of the municipality.
Heavy penalties are provided for yto-
lation of the department regulations.
which are said to include prohibit the
giving" as well as the selling" of
liquor within the prescribed limits.
The establishment of Immoral places
within the military zone also is pro-
hibited and a penalty of 81 900 is pro
vided for such offense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
SENATORS CANNOT
! AID CAR STRIKERS
Committee Without Power to
Get Back Jobs for
Men Here.
May ASK ANTI-STR!KE ACT

The Senate committee investigating
the strike of the employees of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
has determined that ii in no way can
aid the strikers to get back their jobs,
it was announced today by Senator Pitt
man of Nevada, acting chairman of the
committee.
Senator Pittman said the committee
was deeply sympathetic with the un-
fortunate condition of the striking
employees" but that It was convinced
no power exists in Congress to get
them back their jobs. He added that
1t did not believe mere recommenda-
'lcn by the committee would have any
erect upon the railway company in this
connection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Thinks Plan Would Work.

The effect of the determinations of
this. commission could be made as ef-
hcacious in the matter of eliminating
strikes and preventing interruption OF
traffic as could be accomplished il the
government owned the roads
Il am not assuming to state which of
these positions the committee will take.
or whether II will take either The
committee recognizes the question is
one Of great Importance, not only in
Washington but throughout the coun-
try. and having this in view, deems il
its duty to give most careful con-
sideration to the preparation of the
findings Of fact and to the recommen-
dations it may make. The matter will
be hastened as much as possible
THE committee is deeply sympathetic
with the unfortunate condition of the
striking employees. particularly those
who have served SO many years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Kaiser Goes to Eastern Front.

COPENHAGEN. July GA Berlin
dispatch says Emperor william has de-
parted for the eastern front.
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Means End of Uprisings.
Defeat of Teutonic Enemies
First Duty of Free Russia;
Reforms Are to Come Latel
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD. July 23-The pro-
visional government has issued a proc
lamation to the nation setting forth
the seriousness Of the situation. de-
claring that its first duty is to apply
Its whole strength against the foreign
foe ard in defense of the administra-
tion against anarchical and counter.
revolutionary attempts, and outlining
important reforms throughout the
country. The proclamation reads:
Citizens: The fatal hour has atruek-
The German emperoPa armies have
broken the front Of the national revo-
lutionary army. This terrible opera.
tion has been facilitated by the Grim.
inal levity and blind fanaticism Of
some and the treachery Of others, At
this fateful moment when. taking ad-
vantage Of the general confusion. tha
hidden forces of counter-revolution
can raise their heads. the remodeled
provisional government clearly re-
alizes its heavy responsibilities, Ie
possesses. however. full and firm con-
fidence in the strength of the great
Russian people and in the rapid re-
cuperation of the life polite, now that
the contagion. which has shaken the.
national organism. has manifested it,
self and burned itself out in an acute
crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
DRAFT
PLAN FOR DISTRICT
U. S. Marshal SpIain Arrang-
ing for Meeting of Exemp-
ton Appea! Board.
AWAITING OFFICIAL LIST

Organization of the District appeal
board is the next step in perfecting the
local draft machinery for the task of
selecting the men to form the first ma
tional army Maurice Splain, United
States marshal for the District of Co
lumbia, charged with the duty of con-
vening the board, today was out visit
ing the various members to learn their
desire as to the time of the first meet
ing
John Joy Edison. a member Of the
board, Is out Of the city on vacation. but
Marshal Splain said that he expected that
Mr.. Edison would return in time for the
meeting Of the board. The marshal will
fix the date as soon as he learns the de-
sire Of the members Of the board
Mr.. Splain also was looking for
headquarters for the board. The head
quarters have not been selected. but the
District Commissioners have offered to
Mr. Splain for use of the board the big
reception room on the fifth floor of the
District building. The board probably
will sit there.
However, this board will have no
work to do until after men have ac-
tually been examined and certified for
military service by the local exemption
board. Those men who are not salts
fed with the decision OF the local board
then may appeal their cases to the
district board, except in the case Of
men claiming exemption on Industrial
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Must Be Certified First.

The latter can make no claim for ex-
emption until they are certified to the
district board as At for military serv-
ice. The local board has no jurisdiction
whatever in deciding these cases. which
are the only ones which may go to
President Wilson on appeal If a de-
cision of the local board Is unsatis-
factory to the government then the
government may appeal the case to the
district board.
The local boards are awaiting the
lists of official numbers to be sent out.
probably late today. by the Office OF the
provost marshal general here. They
then will have to cross out all numbers
higher than those In any exemption
district in the District of Columbia and
apply the remaining numbers in the or
der in which they occur to the cards in
the possession OF the boards ~.
Notices then will be sent out to 200
per cent Of the quota to be furnished
by the division. notifying the men to
appear for physical examination. One
third will be required to report on the
nth day from the posting Of names in
the board headquarters. another third
on the sixth day and the remainder on
the seventh day.
II 1t appears to the board that 1t is
not going to be able to obtain the quota
from the first men called, 1t is then re-
ouired to call for other men to re-
port in the order in which their num-
bers appear.
was announced today, are TO be open
from o'clock in the morning until
40 o'clock in the afternoon to give
information and to issue blanks which
must be used in fling exemption claims
and proofs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
Tally Sheets Checked.

Checking the official tally sheets OF
the draft was about complete today and
printing the master sheets which will
guide local exemption boards in sum
monins the men for the first increment
of $4,000 troops proceeded rapidly. The
sheets probably will start out in the
mails late today.
Regulations to govern the application
of the master list by the local exemp-
tion boards have already been promul-
gated and include method by which
any difficulties arising from confusion
of serial numbers are to be overcome.
The plan is to regard such registration
cards as additional to the number al
ready provided on the local lists. A
separate drawing will be held by state
authorities to place these additional
cards and such other cards as may
have come in by mail since July 10 in
order as they are drawn. They will
then be appended to the registration
list of their district and be Immediately.
affected by the selection drawing Of
last Frida. just as though they had
been included in the list at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-23
WEATHER.

Continued unsettled weather tonight
and tomorrow. probably occasional
showers.
ending pm: Highest. 81. at pm. to-
day; lowest, IL. at am today.
Full report on page II.
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Must First Defeat Foe,

'"The government firmly believes that.
the crisis win lead to recovery. mot death.
Strong In that belief. tho govsrument u
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Spirit for Offensive Lacking.
Referring to the threatened disaster,
the telegram says:
most military units are in a state of
complete disorganization. Their spirit
for the Offensive has utterly disap-
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Many Inquiries Expected.

Officials Of the provost marshal's Office
were preparing today for the great
number of inquiries and requests for
rulings which they expect from the To-
cal boards as soon as examinations OF
the men for the first quota begin
Probably it will take several days for
the boards TO become thoroughly ia
miliar with their work. After that, off,
cials expect the examinations and ex-
emptions Of men or their certiflcation
to the higher boards for military duty
will proceed rapidly. Within a week
after the local boards begin operations
the district boards also will be able to
begin their work and take up ques-
tions Of industrial exceptions as rapid
ly as they arise.