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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
ROUGH DRAFT OF REPLY
TO POPE is AGREED upon
President Wilson Expected to Send
His Answer to Peace Proposals
Within Few Days.
NO STATEMENT AS TO NATURE
Much OF Uncertainty Due to Fact
That Part Of Negotiations Are Con-
Quoted in Foreign Capitals
Through American Ambassadors.
no STATEMENT AS TO NATURE
lBy Associated Prem.

WASHINGTON. August 27.-siEns
were in evidence to-day Of the dis
patch Of President Wilson's reply to
the peace proposals OF Pope Benedict
at an carly date. Officials freely con-
ceded the probability OF the early com
pietion OF the communication. indicat-
ing that the President and Secretary
Lansing at least have agreed upon
tho basic features OF the reply. It is
understood that rough drafts of some
Of the, important points: already have
been prepared. - = 50 81.
So far no,isuthorized sstatement has
been Forthcoming as to the nature OF
the reply. Onicials even deprecate
speculation concerning it. and there
has been formal denial Of publish
ed report that Secretary Lansing had
informed some OF the entente diplo
mats thnt Pope >Benedicts proposals
would be rejected.
No official opinion exists that the
proposals will be accepted. but In dip
iomatic practice there is wide field
for discussion between the two ex-
trcmes of rejection and acceptan nee.
The fact that, Pope Benedict. as was
pointed out by statement from the
Vatican, in some of the most import
ant features Of his communication,
adopted principles cnunciated by Pres
idcnt Wilson. Is regarded in some quar-
ters as insurinE the peace proposals
against an unqualified rejection.
On the other hand. the failure of the
Pope's plan to meet some OF the es-
senttal demands of President Wilson
AS condition of peace Is regarded
as making II certain that there can
be no acceptance OF the plan.
Much OF the uncertainty here sur
rounding the preparation OF the Amer
lean reply has artisan from tho fact tina.
the major part OF the negotiations
upon this subject has been conducted
in foreign capitals. through resident
American ambassadors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
WOMEN REMAIN AT LIBERTY
Arpenls for Six Suffrage Hanner-Bear-
ers Granted by Justice Robb. Of
the District Court.

WASHINGTON. August a7.--Appeals
for six Woman's party banner bearers
arrested last week in front OF the
White House, have been granted by
Justice Charles RI. Rohb. of the Dis
trict OF Columbia Court OF Appeals
News of tho action reached the WON.
ans party headquarters tonight In a
message from Matthew O'Brien, who
went to Falmouth, Mass. to present
the application to Justice Robb. The
womcn are at liberty under bond. and
the hearing probably will not be held
until January. They were sentenced
in Police Court to pay so5 fines or
serve thirty days in Jail.
Six other suffragists. arrested Aug
ust IL. are serving thirty days in the
workhouae at occoquan. Va. Their
cases will not be appealed. ]. i3
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
PETA|N MAINTAINS
GA|N rs IN ENTIRETY
Germans Throw Futile Counter
attacks Against French
Line Near Verdun.
TAKE 1,1oO MORE PRISONERS
Italians Are Gradually Breaking
Down Austrian Resistance
North of Gorizio.
TAKE 1,1OO MORE PRISONERS
tBy Associated Press. ]

On the front In France the Germans
have been throwing counterattacks
against the French line in the region
of Ncrdun. but not only have the forces
of General Petain maintained their
gains in their entirety, but have taken
more than 1.100 additional prisoners.
Likewise. on the Aisne front. the Ger
man Crown Prince is keeping up his
offensive against the French, but here
also the attempts met with complete
failure
Along the front held by the British
the operations have scarcely risen
above the character of trench raids,
although on various sectors vigorous
artillery duels are in progress.
The Berlin War Office. reports the
capture of Russian positions near
Jacobstadt. between Riga and Dvinsk
on the Northern Russian front, but
makes no mention of a resumption OF
the operations begun last week east OF
Riga. In Roumania the Russo Rou-
manian forces still are holding their
own against the invaders. having re-
taken height positions northwest OF
Soveia which the Germans captured
last week. On the Fokshani sector
Field Marshal Won Mackcnsen's forces
seemingly have been unable to make
further advances. owing to the stiffen-
ing in the line of the defenders.
ITALIANS HEAD FOR BORDER
OF UPPER CARNIOLA
Somewhat slowly. but. nevertheless.
surely, the Italians are breaking down
the resistance of the Austrians in the
region around Monte Santo, north of
Gorizia, and making their way east
ward toward the border of Upper Car
niola.
In their endeavor to hold back the
Italians. the Austrians have brought tc
this sector largo numbers of fresh
men, and at last reports the fighting
was most intense. but with the Itai
ians having overcome the res.stanc.
of the Austrians at various points.
Virtually nothing is peing voucn-
safed in the Italian, official comm ,:nica-
tons which even apparently recoSls
the advances General Cadorna's men
lave made since they began their Of
fensive from the region OF Tolmino io
the sea, the Italian War Office probably
desiring to conceal from the enemy the
exact objectives it has in view The
latest communication, for instance
leaves entirely alone the situation ON
the Carso front. where previous re
ports had announced progress for he
Italians toward Trieste
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
IBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, August Alan
Interpretation of e1istinE laws which
Will define Clearly the .sovcrnment's
power 10 keep wnr price. down hss
been nsked OF Attornev-Genernl
Gregory by President Wilson. The
President particularly wishes to
know how far the government can
go under the food control and the
national defense ncts.
The defense net nuthoriycs the
executive, In time OF wnr or other
national emergency, to mmandcer
supplies Mt fair prices. hut doubt
bns existed nv To whether the law
vests In him power to force pro-
ducerr to sell TO the allies and TO
the general public mt the same fE-
urcs ordered by the government.
tnder the food control act, the
President Inns liked coal prices and
has wide authority over the produc-
fion and distribution of food.tufrs,
hut prov isions of the act designed
to give the government control over
"necessltteS'' never hnve been clear
~ defined la the minds OF many Of
fclnls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
KERENsI<Y's SPEECH FAILS I
TO SATISFY SINGLE PARTY

LoND August e7.-"Premier
Kerensky's speech in opening tho ma;
tional conference did not satisfy a
single party or succeed in uniting the
different groups in mutual service for
tho country" says the Exchange Tele-
graph correspondent at Moscow. The
| democrats are dissatisfied with the,
dictatorlike government. The anti
democrats expected a practical pro-
gram for the carrying out OF measures
| to put down anarchy. They also are
| dissatisfied with the Premier's declara-
tion regarding the impossibility OF
Imagining a country without freedom,
saying this is no time to talk Of freell
dom and social reforms a
Monday il expected to be the day,
OF atonement. The various groups are:
expected to speak out freely. and
voice their aspirations. Much depends
on whose words find an echo In AZ
| kerensky's own aspirations. Is
Personally. i do not believe the
Cabinet will undergo changes. as a.
coalition is the only possible form of
government at this juncture. Should
the conference fail in a last effort to-
organize national government, the
responsibility will fall on those ele.
| ments which put the interests or the
own classes above those OF the
country.
Moscow has resumed Its normal
aspect. The strike has been dlscon-
ttnued, and the Moscow Council OF
"orkmen's and Soldiers Delegates.
with other organizations. has appealed
to the population to abstain from
demonstrations. The, Petrograd Maxicf 5
maiists Of the central executive coun-4
Gil have been deprived of their, man. !.
dates on account Of unwillingness to-
submit to the decision against sepa-
rate action" ~. al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
FRENCH co FORWARD
IN VERDUN SECTOR
IBy Associated Press

by associated Press
GRAND HEADQUARTERS OF TIL p
FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, Sunday.
August 26-The gallantry of the
French troops before Vcrdun carried
them forward again to-day, when thew
attacked between Mormont farm and
La Chaume wood and advanced an.
other 1000 yards. capturing nearly
1000 prisoners. The territory to the
south of beaumont heights and woods
almost to the village of beaumont fell
into their hands. Notwithstanding the
most severe German countcrattacks
which came under "A vigorous fire from
the French artillery.
The first attack in the center was
checked for time. but the resistance
or numerous nests of machine guns
was overcome by the wonderful dash
Of the French troops. who would not
be denied. Tho German artillery.
which seems to be weakening. has
bombarded heavily of late before re-
tiring under pressure. but the firing
has been wild. and little harm has
heen done.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
FAIR ASSOCIATION
Good RondS Advocates VIII Roost In,
rroycment OF Link In Bankhend
Highway.
tBy Associated Press. ]


L1NCHBURG. VA. August 27-Onc
hundred good roads advocates from
North Carolina and Virginia met hero
to-day and formed the Piedmont di-
vision of the Bankhead National High
way Association. which proposes to
Improve the sand-hill section Of the
route between Atlanta and Lynchburg.
The officers are w. r. Lynch, Fiel-
dale. Va. president; d. r Ryland, of
Lynchburg, Va. vice-president; exsou.
tive committee. T. Hartsel Con-
cord. n. c.; r. l.. Dibreli Danville, Va;
II. +. Richardson, rReidsvil!e, n. c.; w.
H. Burton, Spencer, ~ c.; zeb Vance
Waller. Lexington. n. c.; NJ H, Wood
son. Salisbury. N. c.; Walter Fauntic-
roy, Altavi=ta. Va: Colonel rannuli
Rucker, Martinsvilie. Va; DR.. W. NJ.
Tunstall Loviagston. Va; C. NJ. Van
Story. Greensboro, N. c.; o. l.. McCraw.
Lynchburg. and y T., Strodo. Amherst.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
829 MORE MEN JOIN ARMY
Brings Total Number Eniisted Since
April Up to 100,73i
Hccruits

WASHINGTON. August 27.-The reg
ular army enlisted S2s men in the past
two days. reports to-day show. Thi,
brings the number enlisted since April
to 199.734
Recruiting is to continue indefinitely.
Only twcnty-three States have filled
their volunteer quotas and no Others
are likely to complete theirs for sew
cral days.
The bulk OF the recruiting is done
by States which have already "flled
up" Pennsylvania got eighty-four
men. New York eiehtytwo and Ohio
fifty-eight In the last two days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
100000 BIBLES ORDERED
War Council OF n. NJ. C. A. to Give
Khaki Pocket Testaments to
Soldiers and Sailors.
[By Associated Pres.

NEW YORK, August 21.-An order
for 100000 khaki pocket testaments
for American soldiers and sailors has
been placed by the national war work
council of the y. NJ. C. a. with the
American Bible Society. It was an.
nounced to-day. President James
Wood, OF the Bible society. said the
books will be furnished without cost.
and the money for printing them will
be raised by popular subscription un-
der special fund for soldiers and
sailors"
The first delivery of 100000 Tcsta-
ments to the Y. NJ. c. a. will be made
early in October. it was said and a
slightly larger number will be made
each succeeding month.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
EXrREssEs HIS CoNFIDENCE
IN yALOR OF TROOpa
[By Associated Pre

10y nssociated Fress.J ,st.1Slscsi.
MOSCOW, Sunday. August 36.-Press
mier kerensky. who came to Sfoscoys
yesterday to attend the national con-
ference being held for considerations
OF the military and political problems
which confront the country, reviewed
troops at the Hippodrome to-day, and
In addressing them said he was con-
vineed By the valor they were show
Ing that they would be able to drive
back the enemy at tho front and.
crush any attempt at counter
revolution. gs'
General kornilofr. ths commander
in-chief.E arrived from Petrosrsd to-s
day. and was greeted by great crowds
In an address. he said It was . soqyeS
OF satisfaction to be able TO tell fhS hSS
army that Moscow was the! vatchwor6s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
RANK OF MAJOR FOR WOMAN
Nrs. Horwitz. Recently Elected Mayor
of Moorehnven. Named on STAR
of Governor OF Floridn.
[By Associated Prcss.l

LBy Associated Press.
ITALIA HASSEE. FLA, August 27-
Mrs George /. Horwitz. formerly of
Philadelphia and recently elected Mayor
of Moorehaven. town In the Florida
everglades. has been appointed to Cow
ernor Catt's military staff. with the
rank OF major, according TO an an
nouncement tonight at the State
Capitol.
Mrs. Horwitz was elected to the!
mayoralty of Moorehaven by popular
vote, after two candidates for the or
flce Withdrew In her. favor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
ACSTRO-GERMAN ATTACK
REFUSED BY RUSSIANS
TBy Associated Press.l

PETROGRAD. August ~ british Ad-
miralty. per Wireless Press).-An
Austro-Gcrman attack on Roumanian
positions south of Ocna last night was
rcpulscd. the War Office announces.
Northeast of Souveia the Roumanians
recovered height which had been
wrested from them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
80 GERMANS ARRESTED
Charged With Having Signed Petition
to South Dakota Governor Protest.
ing Against Draft.
IBy Associated Press.I

YANKToN, s. D.. August 27.-Thirty
Germans were arrested near Tripp.
Hutchinson County. S. D.. to-day for
alleged violation Of the espionage act.
The men were brought here this
afternoon. They are charged with
having signed petition 10 Governor
Norbeck protesting against the draft
and the war. Since August IA sixty
Germans have been arrested in Hutch :
inson County,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
SUCCESSFUL TRENCH RAID
Is MADE DY BRITISH

LONDON. August 27.-A successful
trench raid was made by the British
cast OF Oostti-verne. which is about
mile northeast OF Wytschaetc. early
to-day The British official statement
issued this morning says:
we made successful raid this
morning east of Oosttavernc and
secured few prisoners. There is
nothing further OF special interest to
report"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
OTHER ALLIES JOIN
Italy, Belgium and serbia to Make Pur-
chases In America Through
Bnruch Commisnion.
Inv Associated p,e,.

by Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, August 27.--Italy,
Belgium and Serbia have agreed to
make their purchases In American
markets through the allies purchas-
ing commission, of which Bernard M.
Baruch is chairman. Great Britain,
France and Russia already had agreed
to do so. and other allied nations. It
is expected, will join tho federation
shortly.
The agreement made by Italy. Bel
sium and Serbia, which was with the
approval OF President Wilson, was an
nounced to-day by Secretary M.Ndoo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
PRESIDENT SENDS ~
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT

tBy Associated Press.1
WASH INGTON. August 27.-Prest.'
dent Wilson sent to the members De
the national council assembly at Mos.
COW to-day assurances that this gov,
ernment is willing to extend every
material and moral assistance" to tAo'
government OF Russia. y.
No official comment was made by
government officials on Premier Kercp-;
sky's speech before the members of the,
council yesterday. but It was made
clear that the sentiments expressed By,
the Russian leader We're henrtilYJ apS.
proved here. andS;thate ftis ID cellar ions
indicating the fEm manner In which
he and his couhseIors are prepared to?
deal with enemies Of the new govern.
ment had aroused a greater confidence
In the outcome OF their plans. ~
The message cabled by President
Wilson follows:
President of the National Council,
Moscow:
II take tho liberty to send to the
members of the great council now.
meeting in Moscow the cordial greet :
inGs of their friends. the people OF.
the United States; to express their con-,
fdence in the ultimate triumph OF
Ideals of democracy. and self sovernsS
mcnt against all enemies within and.
without. and to give their renewed ass
surance OF every material and moral
assistance they can extend to the gov-;
ernment of Russia in the promotion Of!
the common cause in which the two
nations are unselfishly united. -
WOODROW WILSON,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
RUSSIANS YIELD SOME
POSITIONS TO GERMANS
IBy Associated Pres

BERLIN. August 81 (via London).-
To-day's official report from the
Russo-Galician front says that in the
DVina River region. northwest OF
Jacobstadt. on the northern sector of
the line, he Russians yielded some
positions to the Germans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
ASSAULTS BROKEN Up
ny THE FRENCH FIRE
[By Assoclated Preas

PARIS. August 27.-Strong German
attacks were made last night on the
Aisne and Verdun front The War
Office announces that the assaults
were broken up by the French Are,
and that oil French positions were
maintained. More than 1.ioo prison
ers were taken yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-28
KERENSKY is TOLD
| TO BREAK OFF WITH
SOCIALISTS OR co. D
Opposition Forces Join in
Confronting Dictator 5.
With Ultimatum. i
KORNlLO OFF LOOMS LARGE
AS MILITARY DICTATOR,
Open Decoration of War on
Present Government Threat e;
ened at Stormy Session.
WOULD HAVE MOSCOW as SEAT
President Wilson Sends Message,
Promising Material and i.
Moral Assistance" 80.
WOULD HAVE MOSCOW as SEAT

MOSCOW. August e7.-The onnosi-
tion had Its round at the extraordinary;
council to-day. Undeterred by Premier,
Kerensky's threat of blood and lron."
the cadet leaders. headed by Professor,
Milukoff, peasants delegates and retired
generals including AicXief and Bruss
siloff. Joined in confronting the dic-i
tator with the ultimatum: .ie..
Break with the Socialists. or so!" 5
General korniloff tonight doomed
large as a military dictator. backed
by the Cossacks. Open declaration OF
war on the Kerensky government and
subsequent creation of new regime.
with Moscow as its seat. threatened
as the stormy sessions wore on. Only
a miracle can save the Kerensky gov-
ernmcnt. in its present makeup.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-07

At Camp Upton. dawn Paphsnk and
Moriches way on Long Island, men Of
many differing national origins, Of all
trades and professions, and represent
ing every phase Of social life, are being
nodded into soldiers. Alre.dy the signs
are abundant and convincing that these
men now forming the Seventy.seventh
division OF the National army drawn
from New York state " become a
lighting unit that will live in Our his
tory. II is trite to call America the
melting pot OF the world, but II Is a
fact that these men at upton are the
most cosmopolitan LOT TO be found In
any camp in the country. In this Long
Island camp ma. he found representa-
tives Of every blood that this country
has to build with. In the matter, too,
Of financial and social circumstance
the same comprehensive showing Is
made. In one OF the infantry regiments
Is young man who is no, accused OF
ever having toiled before his income Is
around half a milfio dollars a year.
With him labor Try Beckho,, who has
sometimes earned as much as $22 a
week asa garment maker Joe Cucco-
10. whose civilian wage as a bootblack
was Ns week, board AMI lodging add
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-07

Many q farmer has today the money in
the bank that would enable him TO put
modern plumbing system in his
home, but nine out OF ten farmers
wives would sensibly enough stand
aghast at putting in a miniature rr,u-
nieipsl waterworks system for merely
one family,
Rewards Are Great
There are great rewards In the farm
er's life. For those who appreciate the
beatuies of sunsets, pink dawns, birds
and flowers, trees, the rain at Its soft
est and nistioN and the constant un-
folding OF the mysteries OF growth and
evolution. lie on the farm brings q
peace and delight that Is known no place
else on earth. The farmer has always
his living. and that living s the environ
ment that is nearest Of all to God"
Mrs klinek is a splendid evidence oI
what farm life can do for woman, A:
rainy day work she weaves exquisit,
baskets from rye straw, models iron
the clay subsoil found on her farm anc
adds to her income from sale Of these
Teneriife lace is another Of her accom-,
plishments At the time the war begar
she was commissioned 10 journey tc
Madeira TO purchase this needlecraf
for further distribution here ss hel
Judgment was considered expert In this
line
She is a fine e-looking woman, wei
above medium height, with a gres
quantity OF silky brown hair, dark eyes
clear brunette coloring and a smile that
has been borrowed from the peaceful
fields.
1T took me seven years 10 raise AZ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-07

ed and Joe Brewer, longshoreman at
union rates. Among any five thousand
Of these soldiers could be found men
capable OF practicing any profession
mentioned, or able to make good in any
form Of manual endeayor,
Through all OF these thousands OF
men run a common win and a common
SPIRIT They are Americans, and at
last every one OF them knows it. With
but few exceptions they are glad TO be
Just where they are an are filled with
quiet, good.humored resolve TO leAra
the new business Of soldering and
practice il with every ounce OF resolu'
ton that can be summoned,
OF all characteristics observed in GO
Ing through the camp, good humor II
the most evident; next In evidence Il
patience with new and 'ryirg work, &C
companied by only gradual uniformins
and equipping. Third may be found I
dcvii.msy-care attitude toward wha,
ever the future may hold In store, Cour
tssy is markedly present in these spir
tied young fellows. Even those VIII,
know little English, or who, speaking ;
sort OF English, are yet but little &C
quainted with graceful phrase, displa,
all desire to be polite and considerat,
toward comrsde and stranger.
Major.General J. Franklin Bell ha
declared that he wants singing men, be
cause q singing army Is a fightin,
army, As to singing, the division com
mander has his wish These are song
loving men. Snstehes OF song an,
bursts Of chorus come through oper