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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
Michaelis Picks Staff

BERLIN, Aug. 4.-Since Chancellor
Michaelis returned from his official
visits to Munich, Dresden and Vienna
the press and political circles have been
carrying on guessing contests concern
ing the identity Of the new men who
will be called to governmental and min
isterial posts. The Chancellor will sub
NIT the list for approval, it is expected,
early in the week, upon the return to
Berlin of Emperor William.
On the basis Of unconfrmed fore
casts made in a section Of the press, it
may be assumed even now, however,
that the Prussian Ministry soon will
include many new faces. Other in
novations in governmental and admin
istrative departments permit the deduc-
tion that the appointments will fore
shadow in large measure the direc-
ton in which the work of the new
orientation will be undertaken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
Government, Instead, Will
Speed Construction of
Destroyers
"
Admiral Sims
Advises Move
Declares That Hide.and-
Seek Policy of British
Cannot Succeed
fSperial Corespondencel

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Plans for
the construction of feet of one thou
sand submarine chasers have been
abandoned by the Navy Department.
Instead, the navy will concentrate on
the construction of destroyers, the most
formidable foe of submarines, and ex-
pand its plans for arming merchant
ships travelling through the war zone.
The department will complete con-
struction Of small boats now under con-
tract, and they will be shipped to Eng
land when completed to assist the Brit
ish patrol, but the present plan Is to
stop the construction Of wooden chasers
there.
This change of attitude toward the
little craft and their value in fighting
submarines is considered the first step
in a new general policy which this gov
ernment is expected to pursue in fight
ing the German submarine menace.
Vice-Admiral Simms is understood to
have recommended the change, because
he has become convinced that the pres
ent policy followed by the British navy
will never dispose of the submarines.
Great Britain literally has thousands
of these boats patrolling the war zone.
The records of shipping destroyed by
the submarines show that they have
assisted in holding the destruction
campaign in check, but have not re-
duced II TO any considerable degree,
and that there is no reason for believ-
ing that they ever can eliminate the
submarine.
As a result of the experience Of the
British navy. it is believed the Navy
Department has decided that this gov
eminent must use drastic measures,
and that it is unwise to use thousands
of men and millions OF dollars worth
of material in following a policy which
has not been q success.
The frst effect of the discontinuance
of the original chaser. building pro-
gramme will be. to release thousands
of shipbuilders for other work and TO
divert construction materials to other
tonnage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
Big League Teams
May Play in France
Wealthy F an Offers to Finance
Trip for the Benefit of
American Fighters

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a wealthy
baseball enthusiast has offered to
finance the undertaking II Clark Grf-
fifth, manager of the Washington Amer
leans, will take two teams Of major
league baseball players to France for a
series Of games behind the lines for
the entertainment of the American SOL
diers and their allies.
Mr.. Griffith said tonight that he
would submit the project to Secretaries
Baker and Daniels. II official approval
is given. volunteer players will be
sought with view to getting the back
of-the-front series started as soon as
possible after the season here closes.
A condition of the offer is that Wal
ter johnson, the Washington pitcher,
be one Of those selected for the trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
New German Food Dictator

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 5.-Herr Won
Waldow, high bailiff Of Pomerania, ac-
cording to the Berlin "Vossische lei
tung" has been designated as successor
to Adolph Won Batocki as president of
the German Food Regulations Board. or
food Dictator" as that post is COM
monty known.
According to the "Weser Zeitung." of
Bremen, the German system Of food
distribution is about to be entirely re-
organized under Herr Won Waldow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
Erzberger in Intrigue

GENEVA, Aug. 5.-Deputy Matthias
Erzberger, of the German Reichstag,
says the newspaper "Liberte," Of Frei-
burg, is carrying on the same intrigqes
and peace propaganda in Switzerland
as were conducted previously by Prince
Won Bdlow, former German Chancellor.
On Saturday, the newspaper says, he
received calls from many neutrals here.
His efforts to get in touch with repre-
sentatives in Berne of the Allies are
said TO have been unsuccessful so far.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
Germany Warns Neutrals

BERLIN, Aug 5.-Neutrals desiring to
leave Germany are now advised to file
their applications at least four weeks
in advance, as police permits to leave
the country cannot be issued until the
military authorities have acted on each
individual application.
Three thousand such applications
from neutrals were recently on file in
Berlin alone, and the action on each in
dividusl request invariably takes from
three to four weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
Heaviest Sacrifices Deserve
Highest Reward" Chan
cellor Declares
Kaiser Observes
War Anniversary
NewPremier Leads Cheers for
Long Life to Emperor
and the Empire

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 5.-Empero,
William and Empress Augusta Victoria
arrived in the capital this morning. &C.
cording to a dispatch received here
from Berlin. The Emperor received
reports from the Chancellor and the
Chief of the General staff.
An informal reception was held In
the Reichstag building Saturday, the
anniversary of the sitting of August a.
1914, when Emperor William opened
the imperial Parliament and informed
the members Of the declaration Of war
by Great Britain and France on Ger
many.
The President Of the Reichstag, DR.,
Johannes Kaempff, reviewed Germany's
war efforts, and declared that the coun-
try's enemies were responsible for re-
jecting Germany's peace Offering. He
said Germany now would fight until she
obtained a peace guaranteeing the
security Of the empire.
Michaelis's Statement
Lieutenant General Baron Won Frey
tag-Loringhaven, chief Of the Supple
mentary General Staff, explained the
military situation on land and sea, and
prominent representatives OF the
worlds commerce and industry also
addressed the House.
The Imperial Chancellor, DR.. MI
chaelis, then rose, and said, in part:
I'VE all know what we want. We
will hand our patrimony intact to the
future generations. We will guarantee
our children and grandchildren against
the misfortune Of war like this. W.
will preserve our country by a strons
and wise peace, In order that the Ger
man race may retain sure ground fol
its healthy and vigorous development.
Secure in Strength"
THE gentlemen who preceded M
showed that our strength is not para
! YLed; that our will Is as strong a,
IL was in 1914. The heaviest sacrifice,
deserve the highest reward. Let vi
! swear fidelity to the Emperor and tn,
empire. Long live the fatherland, tn,
Emperor and the empire"
The entire assembly rose and cheeret
enthusiastically, while the band playet
the national anthem. At the conclu
sion Of the proceedings telegram wal
dispatched to Emperor William ex
pressing hope for an honorable peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
German Fliers Interned

Amsterdam, Aug. "a German air
plane landed to-day on the island Of
Ameland, on account Of motor trouble.
The occupants of the machine were in
termed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06

Ameland lies in the North Sea of
Friesland. II belongs to The Neither.
lands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06

other news Of the drafts prog
ress on Page !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06

gsysstl1r ~ The Emiy Etsyens In
'1rhs slacker," strand Theatre now
Alsf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
MiliukoR to Help

Paul N. Miliukof, leader Of the Con-
stitutional Democrats. stated that his
party was still ready 70 attempt the
formation Of Q coalition government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-06
WEALTH. E r

..;,,o.day and probably tomorrow;
81, south to southwest winds,
becoming northwest.
Pull Report on Page 10
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
The Potato Comes Back.

The huge potato crop which the Federal
forecast indicates will he produced in the
United States this year means that this
important food staple will be cheaper. and
makes It possible, says the United States
Department OF Agriculture for American
families that had TO cut down on potato
consumption because of high prices to
restore the tuber to a prominent place on
their bill of fare.
The department forecast, based on re-
liable estimates from all parts of the coun-
try, places the total potato yield at more
than 467 million bushels as compared
with 2S5 million in 1916 and 800 million
in 1915. Potatoes Of the current season
are already in the market i'll large
quantities and since the carly harvested
tubers can not be kept easily, should be
eaten more abundantly now if spoilage is
TO he avoided
Next to the breadstuffs potatoes are the
most important food crop Of the western
nations the department points out They
are ali the more important now that the
worlds wheat supply is short, since the!
furnish starch, the principal food elemen
contributed by bread, and so may be sub
stituted in part for bread
1t is no hardship to Americans, say
the department, to eat freely Of potatoes
rather, il has been a hardship to then
during the past halt year TO forego some
what the use Of this common food
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
M GRAW'S BIG MISTAKE.
Giant Manager Booted One When
Rousch Slipped Away.
Could Not See Former Federal League
Player, But He Is Playing sensa-
tlonal Game for the cincln-
natl Reds.

4 John McGraw Is conceded 10 be one
Of the smartest managers In baseball,
and there Is no doubt about his abil-
fly, but even Jawn boots one now and
then.
Evidence tending 10 show that Nc
Graw kicked one when he permitted
Eddie Rousch to get away from the
Giants In the deal which sent Matty
20 Cincinnati may be found in the bat
ting and fielding averages Of the Ma
tiOnal league. And when the baserun-
ming returns are printed there is no
doubt that this lanky young speedboy
from Oakland City, Ind, Will be num-
bered among the baserunners. who pile
up the greatest number OF thefts in a
season.
Rousch became the property of the
Giants through sale when the Federal
league tossed the sponge into the
ring and threw up IFS fins. lie stuck
with McGnw's team until the middle
of July and was traded to the Clncin-
natl club with McKechae and Mat
thcwson for Buck Herzog.
McGraw couldn't see Rousch as
compared Co Dayy Robertson, and Ed
die was sent on his way. But today
Rousch stands out head and shoulders
above Davy as an all-round ball play
cr, and unless injuries keep him out o
the game this season there is little
doubt that he will top Robertson's bes
efforts In al around playing.
Rousch, though IT is not general!
known, Is one Of the speediest players
In the two major leagues today. HI
Is a Mercury in the outfeld and OF
the bases he runs like a deer. In
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
LUCKY PITCHER IS FAVORED
Aged Baseball Fan Comments on Game
Between New York Giants and
Chicago Cubs.

The Giants, behind Christy Mathew.
son one day M the Polo grounds, had
outhlt the Chicago Cubs. with Lew
Richie pitching. by about two to one.
but had lost the game. The score was
close. The "Old Master" had pitched
great BAH, while Lewis work was rath-
or sloppy
A Giant fan was complaining queru-
lously.
"fhat Ritchie's the luckiest guy |
ever saw IN my life" he whined. "He
ncynv has thing but luck against this
club.
The aged baseball man arose and
stretched his senile arms.
what you say is true, my son." he
remarked. Hes lucky. But let me
tell you something: I'd rather have a
pitcher who is lucky even if he hasn't
got so much on the ball, than a great
pitcher who Is unlucky. Give me the
Kind that win. l don't care how they
90 Il lust so they win"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
Eddie Rousch.

field meet during the life of the Fed
eral league, Rousch equaled the record
for getting to first base after laying
down a hunt. The record was made
In 1908 by Shaw of ST. Louis, and the
time was three ana one-fifth seconds.
Rousch was clicked in the same time.
As hitter Rousch has natural abil-
ity. He does not hit as hard as his
former team mate. Benny Kauff, but
he has q habit of banging the ball on
line past the infielders at rate of
about Steen miles minute, and he
often gets two bases on hits on which
the ordinary player would get no far
Their than first base.
Rousch's experience In baseball as
n professional began in 1912, at Ev.
ansville, and he played with that club
nearly two seasons. He was sold to
the White Sox In July, 1913. for price
reported to have been $4,000, and later
released 10 the Lincoln club of the
Western league In 1914 he refused
to report 20 Lincoln, jumping to the
Indianapolis FederalS under Who's
Eli Phillips, where he banged the pill
for nm average Of .333 In "a games
With The Newark Feds Rousch hit .29'
In 1913, and In 1916 his hitting fell Of
TO .2G7 In los games with New Yorl
and Cincinnati But Rousch Is jus
coming into his prime as a player ant
he Is only twcnty-four years old. S,
II looks MS though McGraw overlooked
a bet when he traded him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

the spectacle of the Brownie star slip
ping ever slipping - from the heights
where once he reigned. Soon he was
far, far down.
(Which shows that Sisler is a flash
in the pan, was the general comment
then. Aided by an illegal bat, he was
a hitting wonder. Forced to use a regu-
lar club, he's down among the other
ldubs-where he belongs.
Been noticing the clubbing percen-
ltages lately? Well, then you know
about the return of Sisler; about his
gradual re-elevation to a spot near Ty
rus Raymond Cobb All of which proves
that Sisler is wonderful batsman: one
who some day may take his laurels. Sis
Ter certainly is one of the most wonder
full ballplayers of this or any other age
Before his big league star sets it may
shine with brilliance second only to
the scintillating Georgian. It all dc
,pends upon Sisler himself
If Sisler ever plays the game with
the dynamite fury of Cobb, there IS 10
real limit to the heights he can reach
Heretofore, a certain sense of modeS.y
and lack of fighting spirit has kept
him back. He hasn't tried to Hpull
daring plays OF which he IS capable be
cause he has feared that fandom would
think he was trying to :! show off =
elf Sisler ever decided to play Will
! the dash and the spirit of which he i
, capable, fandom will see ball playnl
: who will be wonder Of wonders, : IRE
: diets Fielder Jones'
And Jones is about right. Thos
who have seen the star of the Brown
i'll action call Sisler the ideal player
, He has wonderful physique, might,
arm, wonderful Judgment as t
, pitched balls, and is wizard in held
f ing and a whirlwind on the sacks. An,
he is smart-one of the smartest ME
THAT ever dug a spike into the greens
ward.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
SISLER NO FLASH IN PAN.
st. Louis Star Hitting Well Despite
Loss of Nail Studded Bat.

month or so ago an umplring per-
son clutched the bat of one George Sis
Ter, gazed upon it and then, in voice
freighted with horror, bespoke thusly =
away with it, forever and ever,
Amen
1t was a foul bat that Georgia,
iol' boy, had been using, twas said, one
with a fiat and steel-studded end. Up
to the moment that Sisters terrible war
club was ''shooed'' to the region of
never more he had been macing the
twirling offerings with vim, gusto and
success that melted him the fat mark of
$50 or SO.
'Watch him skid now that his trio k
stick has been taken from him, was
J he injunction of the t.experting' folks.
! Those who watched were rewarded by
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

Total bases, Brattleboro 9, Claremont
is. Sacrifice hits, Baker. Two-base hits,
Kennedy, Gray. Stolen bases, Taylor,
MeCleary, Holden ?. Struck out, by
Stowell 5, by Mcleod Z. Bases on
balls off Stowell l, off Mcleod l. Bat
| ters hit, Yarker. Double plays, Fer
ritter to Angler, Stowell to Baker to
Angler. Left on bases, Brattleboro 6,
Claremont 4. Wild pitches, Mcleod.
/ Time, 1870. Umpire, Smith.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

The Santa Fe railroad recently increased
the pay OF $1,000 of it's employees from II
per cent 70 10 per cent, making an added
expenditure Of g, 100000
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
Wants a Good Seat.

''This world is all feeting show.
And yet there s not a man
But wants to see as much of the
Performance as he can.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

A New York city driver, mysteriously
shot four times, refused the police the
name Of his assailant, saying, III settle
with him in my own way
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

\ bill has been introduced into congress
TO draft all idlers, rich or poor between
. and 80 years of ago, exempting enemy
aliens
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
National League.

National League Games Today.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Brooklyn at New York.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
Pittsburg at st. Louis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

SOMEONE has suggested that the Ameri-
leans II France be called Americans
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
American League.
American League Games Today.

Boston at Washington.
New York at Philadelphia.
No other games scheduled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
American League.

Saturday Games
Chicago ? 6 ?
Cleveland 0
Cicotte and Schalk; Bagby, Wood
and O 'Neill.
Detroit 9
-. Louis O ; l
Dauss and Stanage; Groom and Sew
areid. az mrings.)
| New York 2 o
Washington 0 j
Caldwell and Alexander; Dumont,
Gallia, Craft and Ainsmith. First
pame.)
Washington s
New York o )
Ayers and Ainsmith; Cullop, Shocker
aud Alexander Second game.)
Boston Philadelphia, rain.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10


Chicago , 6 3
Cleveland 3 9 !
Russell, Faber. Danforth and Schalk;
Covelcskic, Coumbe and O'Neill. 90
innings, game forfeited to Chicago, 9
to %
Detroit II O
st. Louis o ;
Mitchell and Stanage; Sothoron,
Koob, Wright and SEVERED. First
lamc.)
st. Louis 6 10
Detroit ?
Davenport and Severeid; Ehmke,
lanes, Cunningham and Stanage. (Sec
ond game.)
No other games scheduled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10

Saturday Games
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
American League.

al other games, wet grounds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-10
New York
" aShinCton
National Lague.

Boston Philadelphia, rain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-10

from the training camp at Fort Sher-
idan. At the head of each section
the Stars and Stripes were carried
and received the homage Of uncov-
cred heads and hands held at salute.
There were tears in many eyes
At the head of the procession
marched the trim companies from the
provisional officers camp. 1000
strong, the Illinois. Wisconsin and
Michigan men who have been train
ing at Fort Sheridan to lead the ma
tional army to the front.
The place of honor in the ranks of
the drafted men, the head of the
line. was given to holders of number
25S, the first number drawn from
the bowl in the big Washington lot
terry. The honor men received enthu-
siastic cheers.
The parade, the first of it's kind in
the country, was reviewed by Major
General Thomas H. Barry, command
er of the central department of the
army, with him were the Russian
commission and number of the or
ganizations comprising the prepared
ness conference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-10
MRS. FALL DIES
AT WALIiA WAIdlA

wALLA WALLA, Aug. s.-Mrs.
Sarah Fall. aged so, one Of the best
known pioneer women of Walla Walla
and mother of the late DIR. F.. E. Fall.
6ied about $50 o'clock this mornins
at the family residence following a
few hours illness of neuralgia of the
heart.
Born July 81, 1887, in Indiana, Hrs.
FAN moved with her parents to sgd
rey, Iowa, when small girl, ana
there on August 20, 1858, married John
f Fall who died several years ago.
They crossed the plains by OK team in
1861, settling in this valley, and ac-
qtiring large land interests.
She is survived by a daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Emma Fall: n grandson, Ell
wood Fall; a sister. Mrs. A. J. Evans,
and several nephews, including Attor-
Eey Marvin Evans of this city; bro
ther. Lee ]. Williams of Dayton, and
other more distant relatives.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-10
GERMAN MINERS ASK
FOR AN EARLY PEACE

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 10.-Eight
thousand miners attended a recent
mass meeting at Essen, Germany, for
the discussion of coal production
food andwages. The meeting devel-
oped into an impressive demonstra-
ton in favor Of peace by agreement
and democratic reforms.
The miners declared in favor of
the Reichstag majority peace resolu-
ton and demanded that the Reich
stag pursue their decision in the in
terests of humanity.
The social organ, Vorwaerts. saws
the fact that the demonstration oc-
CURED in Essen, the center of the
Pan-German propaganda. increases
its importance.
Two hundred delegates from tho
RhenisCh Westphalian industrial
unions. assembled in congress- at
Dortmund Germany. adopted res
oIution against the peace declaration
Of the Reichstag majority and record
ed their condemnation of any partic-
ipation in the International Social
Democratic movement, as fostered by
enemies. to cause dissension in the
ranks of German workers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-08-10
PIyOWGIRI.S MAKE HIT
WITH U. OF O. STUDENT
Rhodes scholar Back from England,
Says women ''Takc Hold of War
Problems Better Than Men,

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eu.
gene. Aug. Sutton Ackerson of Co
burg, Rhodes scholar at oxford uni
versity from the University of Ore
gon, has returned from England with
some definite ideas of the effect of
the war on the tight little isle"
Many of the city men. he says, are
comparatively helpless in the food
production campaign forced on Eng
land by the submarines; but he ad-
mires the way the girls have taken
hold and helped out the farming ac-
tivities.
Plowgirls. he says, are becoming
common. Young women from the
city have formed the custom of GO
ing out into the country and doing
their part in the cultivation of the
soil
The Zeppelin is accomplishing
nothing of military significance. Mr..
Ackerson believes "In this matter"
he said, Il admire the sanity Of the
English people. They seem willing
to let the Zeppelin raids stand out as
mark OF the difference between the
English and the German method of
dealing with the enemy"