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Evening star., 1917-09-29
ULT|MATUM ON PRICES
GIVEN MILK PRODUCERS
Local Distributors Refuse to Pay 81
Cents Gallon, Substituting
80 Cents.

Demand of Maryland and Virginia
milk producers for 35 cents a gallon
for their product beginning October 1
has been met by an ultimatum or the
part of majority of the local dis
tributers, who have said they will not
pay more than 80 cents. Such a price
probably would mean a retail delivery
price of cents a pint and Ia cents a
quart.
The response of the producers is ex-
pected either late today or some time
tomorrow. A price of 60 cents a gall
lon for milk containing not less than
y per cent of butter fat would be an
increase of S cents gallon over the
present price. The producers at re-
cent meeting decided that the increas-
ing cost of labor and feed would neces-
state a raise of IL cents.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Severity of Fighting =
Indicated by British
Casualties of 1O4,598
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, September 2e.-British cas-
ualties reported during the month OF
September total 104, ,5SS, divided as fol-
lows: Officers killed or died of wounds.
$50; men, 1892. officers wounded or
missing. 2,151: men, $500.
The severity oS the fighting in which
the British have been engaged during
September is indicated not only by the
total casualties of more than 100000.
but by comparison with the August
figures. which Were 59,s11.
Casualties In some OF the late August
fighting in Flanders are naturally in
cluded in the september total, but this
may well be Offset by late September
casualties not reported in time to be
covered in. the figures announced today
The total compares favora bly,. however.
with the figures for September. 1916,
the third month of the battle of the
Somme, when the casualties were 49,
5i9
Evening star., 1917-09-29
ANARCHISTS IN ARGENTINA
DECLARE GENERAL STRIKE

BUENOS AIRES. Argentina. Septem-
Der pa general revolutionary strike
throughout Argentina was declared to-
day by the anarchistic workmen. the
strike to include all unionss beloneine
to their federation. The socialism,
workmen's unions have refused to ioin
in the movement.
The only street car line in Buenos
Aires that had not been affected by the
strike that had been in progress in the
city was given until II o'clock tonight
to comply with the workers demands.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
GERMANY REFUSES
TO TELL WAR AIMS
Has Not Renounced Belgium or
Occupied Territory, Says
Chancellor.
SEES DANGER IN ACTION

BY the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, September 29.-Ger-
many has not renounced Belgium and
has not been in communication with
any of her enemies, according to Ber-
lin reports of speech made before the
reichstag main committee by Chancellor
Michaelis. The chancellor is quoted as
follows:
"A liberal deputy correctly stated that
the attitude of the imperial government
as regards it's war aims was clearly
explained in my answer to the papal
note. The peace resolution of July l9
was expressly mentioned in this reply
and further explanation thereof is un-
necessary.
Moreover. declare the statement that
the imperial government had already
communicated with this or that hostile
government and that it had in advance
renounced occupied territories, thus
abandoning the most valuable advan-
tages in peace negotiations, is untrue
declare the imperial government has
free hands for eventual peace negotia-
tions This also refers to Belgium"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Leieune to Command at Quantico.

Brig. Gen. John A. Lejeune has been
appointed commandant of the Marine
Corps cantonmen9 at Fuantico' Va
where 5000 men are receiving advanced
training.
He has been senior assistant to Ma.
Cen Barnett, head of the Marine Corps
for nearly three years, and requested
the transfer to service with the troops
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Seven Tons of Bombs
Dropped on German
Military Stations
By the Associated Press.

n
LONDON, September 29.-British avia-
tors dropped seven tons OF explosives in
attacks Thursday night on German mill
tary establishments in Belgium. The fol-
lowing official report was given out today
by the admiralty:
''On the night of September e7H2S thers
were bombing raids by naval aircraft on
the following obJectives:
The lockgates at Zeebrugge, the ST.
Denis Westrem airdrome, the Gontrods
airship shed and the Houttave airdrome
The bomb dropping at Zeebrugge ap-
peared TO be good. while at Houttave
bombs fell among hangers and huts on
the southwest side of the airdrome Sew
en- tons of explosives were dropped All
the machines returned"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
WIRELESS STATION OPENED
Most Powerful in World in Hawaii
Sends Message 5000 Miles

The new naval wireless station >.
Pearl Harbor. Hawaii-most powar,,,,
in the world-was opened TODAY ,,,ttn
new worlds record for long distancs
transmission.
Messages exchanged between secre.
tary Daniels and the naval conmae
ant at Pearl Harbor were tranannitte ~
between Hawaii and sayviIle. d. r
approximately 5000 miles, within thir.
ty-three minutes.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
German Note on Belgium
Has Not Reached Pope:
y Regarded Mon-Existent

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, September 2s.-The diplomat
ic courier who brought the Austrian
reply to the Pope's peace note to Rome
did not bring the supposed supple
mentary German communication con-
cerninG Belgium.
THAT communication" adds a Hayas
dispatch from Rome. can then be con-
sidered as nonexistent."
A dispatch from Bern given out by
the Wireless Press in London on Sep
tember 26 said that Germany has agreed
to evacuate Belgium on certain condi-
tions. The proposal was said to have
lContinued on Second PaTe.l
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Mr.. Gardiner was born In Prince
Georges county. Md. He will be forty
two years old tomorrow. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools in Prince
Georges county and at a preparatory
school. He was admitted to the sopho-
more year at Maryland Agricultural
College. now Maryland State College.
but eye trouble made it necessary for
him to discontinue his studies for a
time. He went to work on farm.
and then attended a business college
in Baltimore. Deciding to adopt the
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Civilian officials Accused.

The Interpolation does not mention
the activities of civilian officials, al
though the Vorwaerts. the Tageblatt
and other newspapers have asserted re-
peatedly that the superiors in the
schools and government departments
are using pressure on their subordi-
mates TO join the fatherland party.
The second Interpolation. concerning
the right of assembly. accuses the home
military authorities of manipulating
the right of assembly one sidedly in
favor of pan-German propaganda.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Many Backing the Ultimatum.

One OF the large distributors in
Washington said today that between
80 and 60 per cent of his fellow dealers
were represented in the ultimatum to
the producers.
of course. the retail price will de-
pend on how much increase the pro-
ducers eventually get lie added I'VE
cannot speak definitely now, but we
believe an increase of cents a gallon
is large enough for the producers, and
this probably would mean cents a
pint and II cents quart on the door
step"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Attacks Mr.. Wilson's Reply.

In conclusion the chancellor attacked
President Wilson's reply to the Pope S
NOTE.
The Presidents attempt to sow dis
sension between the people and the
government of Germany" he said has
no prospects of success. HIS note has
had the opposite effect from what he
desired and has bound us more firmly
together in a stern resolve to oppose
resolutely and energetically all foreign
inferfereuce
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Copy of Speech Sent.

The committee on privileges and cleo
tions consists Of Senators Pomerane of
Ohio Reed of Missouri. Eardaman of Mis-
issipp; Hughes of New Jersey, Walsh of
Montana. Thompson OF Kansas. James of
kentucky King of Utah. Walcott of Della
ware. Dillingham; of Vermont, Kenyon OF
Iowa. sherman of Illinois, Fail of New
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Refers to U. S. Military Effort.

We look forward with calm conf
dence to the announced military exer-
tions of the United states.
IN Russia a grave economic crisis
reigns The transport especially is in
nowiSe adequate to the tasks before it.
The German reply to the Pope's note
met with the approval Of our friends
and allies. while a majority OF our en-
emies have given it an obviously en-
barrassed reception. 1t is difficult to
understand Now any one acquainted
with the international situation and
International usages ever could believe
that we ever would be in such a posi-
tion. as. through a one-Sided public
statement on important questions
which are indissolubly bound up with
the entire complex of questions which
must be discussed at the peace nesotia-
tions. to bind ourselves to a solution to
our own prejudice.
ANY such public statement at the
present time could only have con-
fusing effect and injure German in
terests. We should not come 4 step
nearer peace, but it would contribute
certainly to prolongation of the war
Il must at present decline to specify
our war aims and bind the hands of our
negOtiatOrS"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Well Known Lawyer Had Not Previously Been
Mentioned Among the Possibilities
for the Place.
IS A NATIVE OF MARYLAND, BUT LONG
RESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Congratulated by Bownow and Assured Of Hearty
Welcome at the District
Building

Gardiner today nominated by President
the District of Columbia The nomi
nation sent the Senate a
of Mr. Gardner referred to the Senate
nittee the District of Columbia for report
Born Maryland Mr.. Gardiner has been resident of Wash
ington 1896 has pacced law here his admission
Though has been affairs and his
practice involved number of questions which led to
portant affecting practice he has held public
office.
Mr. GARDENERS nomination surprise. His had
been mentioned possibility congratulate
Mr. Gardiner Commissioner Bownlow, who assured him he
welcome the District building Mr.. Gardiner
stated he will be able his law pending that
upon his duties shortly after his
6rmed.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
THIRD D. c. INFANTRY
MAY ENTRA|N TUESDAY
Orders Received for Transfer of the
Regiment to Camp
Mcclellan.

There was profound Joy through the
camp of the Sd Regiment of the Dis
trict of Columbia Infantry at Fort
Myer today when word was passed
around that orders had been received
which. in all probability. would start
the organization to Charlotte, y. G..
Tuesday.
For some time past the men have been
tired of the camp life at Fort Myer
and wanted to get away that they
could actually start in the war game.
Company L. consisting of three officers
and sixty men. has been at Charlotte
since August 20 preparing a camp site
for the regiment. This work has been
completed: word to that effect was sent
to the Eastern Department. and orders
for the transfer of the regiment to the
camp were received today.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Quiz Government.

The majority socialists in the German
reichstag have interpellated the govern
ment concerning official support of the
pan-German agitation and the father
land party. The socialists also made
an Interpolation on reported govern
ment interferences with the right of
assembly The Interpolation offered by
the socialists reads:
is the chancellor aware that in the
army officers are conducting a vigorous
agitation in favor of pan-German poll
cies and particularly also against the
decisions of the rechstag? What does
the chancellor contemplate doing to
check this abuse of authority by OFF,
cers?'
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Sees Injury to Germany.

AMSTERDAM, September 29.-Justi-
flying Germanys refusal to state her
war aims, DR.. Michaelis said before the
reichstag committee such action would
only have a confusing effect and would
injure German interests The chan
cellor said the announced American
military exertions were awaited by
Germany with calm confidence.
Were Germany to state her war aims.
the chancellor asserted. 1t would preju-
dice the complex questions to be dis
cussed at the time of peace negotia-
tions.
The chancellor strongly attacked
President Wilson's reply to the Pope,
which. he asserted, merely bound the
German people together more firmly
Dr. Michaelis dwelt upon the salts
factory state of our relations with the
neutrals" which could not be disturbed.
he said. even by the unprecedented ex-
ertions of the hostile press.
I'VE greatly deplore' he continued.
'.the sufferings caused to the neutrais by
our enemies economic war, and We are
always prepared to assume a share in
the provisioning OF the neurals.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Pensacola Cut Of by Wire.

ATLANTA, Ga, September 29.-Pensa-
cola, Fla. was cut off from ell wire COM
munication today as the result OF the
hurricane that struck the Gulf coast
yesterday. Wires were lost" yesterday
afternoon. and of1cials today said
chances Of restoring them before to-
night were not bright
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Statement by Mr.. Gardiner.

Asked for a statement of his policies
- Commissioner today. Mr.. Gardiner
dictated the following:
II shall not announce any policies un-
til / have gone to the District building
and studied the situation. / am going
10 do all can for all the people Of the
District. I have no one I desire to
favor. nor any one desire to get even
with. I am under no obligations to
any one That is all I care to say at
this time"
Insurance law has been one of Mr..
GARDENERS specialties in his practice
here. In recent years he has appeared
a. counsel In about 90 per cent of the
fngurance cases tried in District courts
He obtained q number Of important de-
cf0lone. and also has been Instruments
I'm framing and urging passage Of laws
which anect the conduct Of the insur-
ance business in the District.
Only recently he obtained . decision
from the Court of Appeals OF the Dis
trfct which established the principle
that certain fraternal societies were
not in fact fraternal societies in the
eyes OF the law. although they had
lodges and limitations. but that the
contracts issued to members really
were insurance policies, and that in
this respect the fraternfties were do
ing a life insurance business and were
amenabie to laws governing the con-
duct of such bultness
Mr.. GardlnerN was active in having
passed a law Shich required full APP
plications to be attached to all lie in
surance policisk and later was instru-
mental in obtaining decision from
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Honor of House Involved.

Representative Norton said:
L desired at the time the chairman of
the committee on rules made his verbal
report to the House this afternoon con-
corning the decision of the committee as
to the House resolution No l4S, intro
duced by Representative Fordney. and
House resolution No. 15l, introduced by
myself, to briefly state my views in re-
gard to the report, but was not per
mitted to do SO on account of objection
l believe that the rules committee in
its report this afternoon set precedent
that Is weak and dangerous to the fund
amenta1 principles of high trust and
confidence on which this House and on
founded.
In fairness to the House and to the
country and to the newspaper men in
volved, an opportunity should have been
given for full investigation of the
charges alleged to have been made
against the membership of the House
by Representative Hefiin of Alabama
and Representative Howard of Georgia
At least the testimony of the newspa-
permen involved should have been
denlals made by Representative Heflin
and Representative Howard
From its very character, this House
due to its traditions, has a tremendous
influence for good or for evil through
out the country. If the great tradi-
>
integrity have been so forgotten; if
the leadership of this House has be-
come weak and feeble that state
ments purporting to have been made
by two members of this House, charg-
ing the membership of the House with
receiving German gold during this war
to influence their actions. can be pub
lished in every prominent newspaper
in the country. as was done last week
and when the matter is brought to the
attention Of the House the whole
wrong to the House and to the coun-
try is passed over by the committee on
rules on the mere denial of the mem
bers credited with making the damag-
ing statements, and when. at the same
time. the splendid young American
newspaper men who reported the state
ments had announced to many mem
bers of the House and to members of
the rules committee their readiness and
willingness to appear and testify, un-
der oath, that they reported the state
ments charging members OF the House
with being corrupt exactly as these
statements were made. then I, as one
member of this House. deeply deplore
the condition into which the House has
fallen"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
kerensky,
The Mysterious, The Magic.

The dominating leader in Russia today is to
the world mysterious figure, intensely inter-
esting personality because of his influence make
Russia again an effective ally of the entente
powers.
In The Sunday Star tomorrow will be printed
an intimate sketch of the life of this young Rus
sian, written by a schoolmate, comrade in his
revolutionary activities. He explains the adnaira-
ton and love which the Russian people have for
Kerensky.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
SUNK IN THE ATLANTIC.
Loss of Norwegian Sailing Vessel
Sulyen Reported.

LONDON, September 29.-The Nor
wegian foreign Office reports the sink
ing in the Atlantic of the Norwegian
sailing vessel Sulven, says an Exchange
Telegram dispatch from Copenhagen.
The Sulven until recently was the
American schooner Louis Bossert. She
was built at Bath. Me-. in 1901, and was
owned in New York until her transfer
to Norwegian. Her gross tonnage was
Cos.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Galleries Are Crowded.

Galleries We're crowded in expectancy
of another clash Before the House was
called to order members joked about
the fight" of yesterday
'Ringside seats here, gentlemeni''
Representative Macarthur of Oregon
shouted as members filed through the
door.
During the discussion of the bill, Nor
ton chatted and laughed with friends.
Mr.. Hehin seriously read his latest
statement from a newspaper
Both Representative Hefin and Rep
resentatlVe Norton yesterday afternoon
gave out Statements
Evening star., 1917-09-29
French Check Germans.

PARIS, September 2g-The French
statement reads:
There was great activity OF the
French and German artillery on the
right bank of the River Meuse last night
Enemy surprise attacks on our ad
vanced posts southeast of St Quentin.
in the region Of Allies and north of
Caurieres wood were repulsed by our
fire.
In upper Alsace. to the east of Sep
pois. we succeeded in penetrating the
German lines and. after destroying
enemy shelters. returned with war ma
terial-
There was nothing to report on the
rest of the front.
German aviators last night dropped
bombs in the region of Bar-le-Duc."
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Statement by Mr.. Heflin,

Representative Heflin gave out the
following statement yesterday:
'"I was surprised at the action OF the
rules committee. I was very anxious
to ask some questions with regard to
the manner in which the Bernstorff
slush fund was used. OF course the
Department of Justice will go into all
that, but 1 was anxious to have u hand
in the investigation.
"As to my statement about certain un-
sympathetic members. said that the
conduct OF certain members Of Congress
has been such az to cause me to ouea-
CONTINUED on Second PageJ
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Sees Difficulties for Allies.

THE economic and financial difficulties
Of France are fast increasing. Still more
keenly felt is the economic distress in
Italy, with its internal political concomi-
tants. In England, also the war is eX-
ercising its certain. memorable effect. The
deceptive hope of dissension among US
causes the leading British statesmen to
continue to adhere to their war aims, or.
at least to proclaim such aims as are en-
tireiy incompatible with political, econom-
ical and vital needs Of Germany.
in the United States the government
attempted by all methods. even by un-
paralieled terrorism. to stir up war en-
thusiasm which hitherto had been nom
existent among the wide masses.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Planning for Transportation.

Col. Glendie L. Young. commanding
the regiment. Immediately upon receipt
of the orders started arrangements for
the transportation of the troops and
their equipment. Freight cars are to be
placed on the tracks at Rosslyn tomor-
row. and the work of loading the equip
ment will be started Immediately.
The men are expected to march from
the Fort Myer camp at noon Tuesday
to passenger cars at Rossyln, from
where they will depart for Charlotte.
There are fifty-one officers and $40
men in camp at Fort Myer. A short
time after the regiment returned from
Texas last April. two companies went
into camp at Fort Myer. The others
were used in guarding the bridges and
Conduit road, together with govern
ment buildings in the District. The full
regiment went into camp there July 6.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
BLOCKED
BY HOUSE LEADERS
Further Discussion of HefIin
Charges Is Prevented by
Adjournment.
CLASH SEEMED IMMINENT

House leaders today prevented the
wrangle over the German "slush' fund
which yesterday resulted in a fight be-
tween Representative Heflin of Alabama
and Representative Norton of North
Dakota, from getting beyond threaten
ing stage.
Sudden adjournment. after repeated
attempts by Norton to obtain permis-
sion to address the House. found both
Heflin and Norton on the floor with two
undelivered speeches before them, anx-
iously awaiting an opportunity to re-
new verbal hostiltieS.
They may talk Monday, provided House
leaders relax their vigilance. but at
present plans are to prevent either
man from taking the floor and permit
ting the proposed inquiry into Heflin's
charges that several members have
acted suspiciously" to die a natural
death.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
British Official Reports.

LONDON, September 29.-'There was
the usual artillery activity on both
Sides" says todays official communi-
cation. There is nothing Of interest to
report"
Correspondents at British headquar-
ters IN France advise all their Eng
lish and American newspapers to Ax-
pect nothing from their respective cor
respondents. No reason for this Is
assigned