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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
{ REGISTRY FOR DRAFT
; NO BAR TO ENLISTING
5 AS A VOLUNTEER

WASHINGTON, June e.-Pro-
'vost Marshal General Il. II. Crow
der has made the following an
nouncement:
Persons registering on June b
are at liberty to enlist in the navy
or Marine Corps or any branch OF
the service at any time prior to
their selection for military SER
vice"
Men who enlist may select
whether they will enter the regu-
lar army, the National Guard, the
selective army or the navy.
The announcement was made in
a letter % Major-General Barnett,
Commandant Of the Marine Corps,
who had informed the Provost
Marshal General that many young
men seemed to believe that those
registered would be unable to
make voluntary enlistments.
General Crowders statement
makes 1t clear that any man reg
istered may enlist until he is ac-
tually selected for military SER
vice.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
ALLIES TRY TO CONVINCE
RUSSIA THEIR WAR AIMS
ARE FULLY JUSTIFIED
Statements Expected TO Check
Trend for Peace - Reported
Threat by Japan Discounted.

WASHINGTON, Juna 6.--Amerlca
and Der allies are trying to convince
Russia that their war aims are Just.
Statements either already made by
Japan. the United States, France and
England, or ready TO go TO PetrOgrad,
viii clear the war atmosphere. and, II
the effect is AS anticipated, VIII
swerve Russia froL, any trend to-
ward peace.
All the allies will tell Russia that
they are In the war TO the last
trench. They will point out that
they are trying to make the world
safe from further Pr1lssian nbso-
lutism. They vim disclaim any de-
sire for punitive indemnities or
This letter, II Is felt. should have u
tremendous effect in Russia, where
mo nnnexatlons, no punitive indomni-
| ties" has become a byword.
Americas message will be made
public before long, though the state
| Department to-day was still waiting
for word from Petrograd about 70.
leasing IL.
/ Suggestion was made to-day that
Japan Is virtually holding out the
threat OF aggressive action against
! Russia II the latter makes a separate
peace.
Tho State Department said. how.
ever, that there had been no negotla.
| tons involving this country looking
| toward clubbing Russia II she ialters
now. IL is doubtful II England and
| the other allies would enter into sucf
| action,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
BROKERS IN WILD RUSH
TO BUY CORN; PRICE BOOMS
Chicago Pit Is Dense Mass of
Excited Traders-JumpS
oh Cents Highest.

CHICAGO. June e.--Wiid rushes to
buy corn with prices soaring as much
as 9t-s cents n bushel resulted to-
day from the fixing OF a maximum
price greatly above quotations which
had been ruling before n limit was
nnmed. The established possible
maximum. 3i.65 a bushel. was gen.
orally taken as formal recognition Of
the strength OF bulllsh predictions
that unless a limit was set the price
was likely TO reach g.. Excessive
rains and further unreasonable cold
tended also to excite apprehension
and no too did reports that country
supplies wore about exhausted, with
foreign demand increasing.
so great was the scra mble 10 pur-
chase corn that brokers on the top
atep Of the pit could with difficulty
retain n foothold. and in more than
ono instance were tumbled from
their vantage point TO tho floor out
eide. Within the pit the crowd was
solid mass OF excited brokers.
Opening prices ranged from Q "a to
s1-2 higher. with July at fi.53i to
I.57, and September at Si.9o to S1.43.
Favorable reports as TO the pros
pect both for the winter and spring
crops acted as "a handicap on the
bulls The close was unsettled Mt
IL to 4 l-2 cents net advance.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
GREAT DAMAGE WROUGHT
IN RAID ON OSTEND
London Says Photograph Shows
That Stock Yards, Workshops
ana Ships Were Wrecked.

LONDON. June 6.-Photogrsphic
reconnaissance of the Belgian port OF
Ostend, recently attacked by British
aviators, show that majority OF the
stockyards and workshops were
damaged, 1t is announced officially.
Serious damage was done to other
harbor works and several vessels were
sunk.
An official statement issued to-day
J by the War Department announces
that successful bombing raid was
! carried out against hostile shipping
at Zecbrugge on Monday night. The
text of the statement reads
"On Monday "a hostile machine
was attacked by one OF our Royal
Air Service pilots from Dunkirk. fit-
teen miles out to sea and was driven
down In a vertical nose dive into
the sea.
During the night a successful
bombing raid was carried out on
hostile shipping in the harbOr OF
Bruges (Zeebrugge). A big eXplo-
sion was observed and many smaller
ones. This was followed by another
raid on the same objective at day
break In all many tons Of bombs
! were dropped.
"A hostile kite balloon was shot
down by one of our machines. In
every case all our machines returned
safely"
PARIS, June 6.-The War ONCE
makes the following announcement:
"Our pilots engaged In numerous
fights with the enemy yesterday.
Seven German airplanes and one
captive balloon were brought down.
1t IL also learned that another Ger
man alrplane was forced to earth
east OF Filaln on Monday"
BERLIN (via London). June c.
Our aerorlane squadron dropped
5000 kilograms (about 10000 pounds)
Of bombs on Sheerness," an offlcial
statement said to-day. Good hit.
wePe observed"
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French Estimate OF the Losses sus-
tained by the GermHns.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD. June 6.-Germany has
only twenty-one divisions OF troops
on tho western front--approxlmately
aib, 900 nen-whlch she has not yet
flung into the fighting line.
The io7 divisions (1.6o5.o00 men),
with which the British and French
offensives have been engaged in re-
cent weeks. have suffered losses av-
eraging between 1900 and 5000 per
division. or from $4,000 to 92l 900
men.
These figures are those OF French
headquarters. They give not only a
clear idea OF the tremendous efforts
which Germany Is making TO stop the
French and British advance, but also
the terrible toll which the Allies have
taken in the fighting.
The French estimates are that
Germany has a total OF lb6 divisions
OF all kinds Of troops now on the
Western front.
This would be about 2,s4O, 900 men
Only i27 are divisions ara real fight
ing men, the others being auxiliary
corps. One hundred and seven oi
these i2s fighting corps have been
Identified as opposed to tho French
and British forces at some time dur
Ing the offensives.
Ever since Field Marshal Won Hin.
denburg's visit 20 tho Aisne and
Champagne fronts early In May the
Germans have given indications Of
no other plan Of campaign than tC
resist and counter-attack desperately
while fcVershly constructing az tn,
rear successive series OF rotreaI
lines. similar 10 the boasted "Hinden,
burg line"
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BELMONT WINNERS.

FIRST RACF-For thvee-yeAr-olds
and up claiming; purse. $500; six fur
longs, main course, ,-Fcllcidad l0J
(Schuttingcr), TO 2, even and i 10 3
hrst; sam McMeekin, ii3 CKnapp),
to 2, 8 to 8 and 3 to 5, second: Cabaret,
i20 (BuNton) 20 to /. 3 to I and 4 10 /
third, Time, Ia lmperator, Lady
Edwina, Bridget O'Connor. Wonderful
Intriguer Rosanne Kalmia Park and
None Such also ran,
SECOND RACES -Steeplechase. for
four -year-olds and up, with $500 added
about two miles.-Al Reeves, i6l
tPowers), D 90 2. even and ! to 2, FIRST
PAndean. 1875 lF, Willlams), 70 2, /
to and to 3, second Marchena i39
tWolke), l2 TO |, 5 To I and to ?. third
Time. AS NJ. J, shannon, Socony
Captain Parr, Plaster D'AmouI
Jacques Occur, Nodeling and Mountain
Rose also ran,
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CYCLlST RUNS DOWN BOY.

Johnny Griffin, nine years old, OF 40.
AS Mott Avenue, the Bronx, chasing his
hat on his way 10 school this morning.
was knocked down snd dragged several
feet by motorcycle. driven by Robert
Readbloom at the crossing of Mott Ave
nue. and one Hundred and Thirty -elshtn
Street leddbloom Increased his speed
hut was captured after mile run by
Policeman Wood OF the Alexander stree
station, who Communicated the autono-
bile OF John H. Bertrand OF No. 80 Union
Square.
The boy was taken to the Lincoln Hos
| pltal with a badly confused scalp and A
possible fracture ot the skull, Readboom
tomorrow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
GERMAN MONEY HERE
TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS
Custodian VIII Take over Enemy
Alien Property ani Help Pay
Our Cost Of War.

WASHINGTON. June 6.--Minions Of
dollars In dividends and debts due to
Germans from American citizens may
he invested In Liberty Loan Ronds
under the Trading with the Enemy
Act now pending In Congress GER
many thus will help America pay for
the war
4 custodian Of enemy property 70
he named with passage Of Tradwing
with the Enemy Act, would, under
this plan, take over all enemy alien
property, investing funds and putting
real property into the hands OF trust
companies for operation.
Liberty Bonds are considered safe
Investment for the German funds, and
at the same time the money Will be
made 20 work for this country.
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HA|G MAKES GAINS;
FRENCH REPULSE
GERMAN ATTACKS
Further Progress of the Brit
ish in the Enveloping Move
ment Around Lens.

LONDON, June s.--Field Marshal
Hslg swung his British columns for
ward In renewal OF the offensive on
the west front to-day.
"North OF the scarpe we further
progressed on the western slopes OF
Greenland Hlll," he reported. west
Of Loos we gained ground slightly"
North Of ..smentleres." Ilaig's re-
port continues. I'VE have carried out
successful raids at night. The en-
emy's trenches were entered at q
number OF points and many casualties
inflicted"
BERLIN. June 6 (yia London). -
A British attack delivered yesterday
succeeded In penetrating the Ger
man position at tho Roeux railway
station, whore fighting continues for
emall sections OF trenches, says to-
days army headquarters statement.
The artillery battle In the Wyt-
schaeto salient continued with only
short Interruptions. the report adds
PARIS. juno s.--To-days War
Office statement says heavy losses
we're inflicted on two German assall-
ing waves which valnly sought "a
reach French lines near Hurtebise.
There was action during the night
10 the Chomin des Danes sector and
also west between the Ailette and
The Laon road" the War once
stated. The artillery struggle reached
its most violent stage especially east
Of NauNaillon. north OF the LafrauI
region and around Braye en- Laonnois
Near Hurtoblse two German as
sailing waves attempting TO react
our lines northeast OF Monument
we're thrown back 10 their starting
point, losing very heavily"
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Wpro BonI 10 LHcIns
WORK OF PREPARING pRAFT 7
LISTS is BEGUN.

Chairman Edward i. Boyle or the
Board OF Control explained to-day
what steps will be taken from nov
on by the city authorities in the work
OF preparing the draft lists.
"All the registration lists OF the
various election districts will be kept
under lock and key in the headquar-
ters of each Assembly district" said
Mr.. Boyle. They will be under the
personal care OF the executive Of
ficers.
"The Election Board will take no
part In the work Of bringing slackers
to book. Those who did not reg .ster
yesterday and who, on the authority
OF Washington, are permitted to reg
lister to-day, must present themselves
at the Assembly district headquar-
ters. There their atiidnvits stating
reasons for failure to register yes
terday will be received and for
warded in time TO the proper author
tiles to be acted upon by them. |
do not know just now what body Will
pass upon the excuses OF delinquents,
but believe 1t will be the Board
Of Control.
To-day the registrars are engaged
. in classification work, separating the
names of those who claim they have
dependents and those who make no
such claim. We hope TO have this
big job completed some time tonight
or tomorrow morning.
There is nothing TO indicate now
what percentage OF the men who reg
istered are exempt.
After we have classified names II
Is Our intention to post the names oi
all registrants. II you live near d
young man whom you have reason &c
believe has not registered and Is at
tempting to eYade the law, you ma,
satisfy your patriotic curiosity by
looking over the lists Of those whC
/ have registered. Tho lists will b'
posted In each Assembly district
! headquarters
| Eleven condemned murderers IN
the death house at Sing Sing. In
cluding Frank Ferrara, who drove
, the automobile In which the assas
sins OF Barnett Ban rode, were
among those who registered, In all
700 inmates of the prison signed IN
blanks, mono OF them claiming eN
empton. Tho law treats them "a
morally unfit. -,
As preliminary TO the State mill
tary census the police to-day begaI
the work OF gathering Information
concerning every person in the cit!
between the ages Of sixteen and nifty
both inclusive.
The census is taken under an &C
passed by the last Legislature. Dep
uty Commissioners Durham an
ODanlel are in charge OF the WORK
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
COUNCIL CALLS ON REBELS TO GIVE UP CRONSTAD7
ITALIANS FORCED BACK
ON THE FlONDAR FRONT

ROME. June (Vla London),-The
following report was issued to-day
by the War ONCE:
Lively artillery duels continued
yesterday on the front from the
Monte Nero area to the heights east
OF Gorilla. On the Carso the violent
'shelnng Of our positions from Vercia
to Jamlano was resumed, provoking
an energetic reply from our batteries.
south Of Jamiano the lighting was
less intense, after the heavy action OF
Monday. our new line fronting
Elondar has been withdrawn slightly
ia n position which is more advant
IA geous tactically In yesterdays
action we took 256 prisoners. includ-
ing ten officers.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
HUBER WILL ADMITTED.

A jury in the surrogates Court. az
the direction Of Surrogate Cohalan, this
afternoon admitted to probate the sec
ond and last will of George II. Huber,
The will WAS contested by relatives.
Huher's first win was drawn in June.
estate To- Georse %s lube PTr6nUn T6Snpsar" 80, "S
nephew. The second viii, made IN juno,
1915. shortly hrforo no died, cut or the
Thonipsun youth and left the bulk IA
Mrs. Huber, who recently welded a son
VI Harlem.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
I'LL A CHANCE FOR THE
DELINoUENTs.

Young men who failed to register
through mlsinformation, mere shift
4essness. procrastination, or through
accidents or emergencies, will be
treated lenlently II they make an
honest effort to repair the omission
At once.
Provost Marshal General Crowder
sent the following telegram to-day to
the Governors:
Attention is invited to paragraph
40 of the Regulations which contem-
plates the registration OF persons who
for any reason shall not have been
registered on registration day. While
scrutiny should be taken in each case
TO determine whether punitive action
is required, IL is desired for the next
few days to pursue a liberal policy in
this regard in order that the registra-
tion may be made complete at the
earliest possible moment. Non-resi-
dents may also continue TO register
under the provisions Of paragraph s.
IL 1t later appears that the llberality
OF this policy is being abused more
stringent action will be taken. Cards
received from absentees after June 5
shall be fled as prescribed"
These instructions were followed in
continuing the city's registration to-
day. The Assembly District registra-
tlon headquarters were kept open and
applicants TO the City Clerk, the
County Clerk and the Board Of Control
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enced no difficulty in opening the ac-
count. The extra 1000 gave her was
TO go for apparel for the California
trip
The bank clerks testified to the
opening OF the accounts at the two
trust companies.
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Berlia Admits Loss OF Germsl
Destroyer n 30.

BERLIN. June 6 (via London) The
loss OF the German destroyer $50 Is
admitted In an official stateme.t Is
sued by the War Office IN regard TO
the attack on Ostend by British ships.
The German statement says monitors
shelled Ostend killing and wounding a
great number OF Belgian inhabitants and
causing some material damage to
houses.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06
Draft Excuse II lie Has Two wives
and ElNe GhIIdren.

WATERBURY. Conn. June s.--Borls
kapatsly, called TO register yesterday
from Tsrryv.lle. pleaded vainly for
exemption from tho draft because he
has a wife and two children here and
u wife and three children In Russia.
all Of whom he Il supporting.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06

Continental Can Company
quarterly dividends OF ~ per cent on
preferred and 4, on common stocks
both payable July to stock OF record
June 90
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Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company-,ReEu-
lar quarterly dividend Of tlT5 on first
preferred stock payable July to stock
of record June -.
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A DOUBLE PATRIOT.

RICHMOND, Va, June g. - Israel
GersOn was taken into custody here
for registering twice,
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American Can Company Declaration
of ~ per cent IN addition 10 the reg
ulAr quarterly dividend of IA per cent
on preferred stock reduces back dlvl-
dendB on that issue 20 per cent
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-06-06

Texas 4 Paciflc-Gross earnings from
Jan. increased Sl076.5 .56i.
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s,sTs Recruits for Army YesterdH,

WASHINGTON, June 6.--.Recruitl Ing
Tor the army on registration day
totaled 2,276, a. against Mondays rec
orn OF 4,90i.
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Southern Railway y--Gross earnings IN
May increased t9si.S2S; since July /
Increase totals 81 l.1SS.923.
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CANVASS FOR DRAFT
LAW WOLATORS IS
BEGUN BY THE CITY
Continued from First Page)

Foreman Taylor. on the part OF his
fellow Jurors. especially volunteered
for this service.
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CHICAGO WHEAT AND CORN
MARKET.
HEAT
ITEMS FOR INVESTORS.

quincy Mining Company ny--RegulaI
quarterly dividend OF g. share
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SO9,797 ON JERSEY DRAFT
LIST, SAYS GOV. EDGE

Not an Hour viii Be Lost in Bring
ing Slackers to Justice, He
Declares.
TRENTON, n. j.. June 6.-While
the returns from yesterdays regis
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
BalfOur Makes Statement

London, Dec. 12.-Arthur J. Ball. four, secretary of state, in speaking to the House of Commons yesterday told of communications received by Great Britain from Germany in Sep tember stating that the German gov' erpment would be glad to get into communication with the British government regarding peace.
 Great Britain replied that she was pT'peared ot receive any conl- moHication the German government desiSed to discuss with Great Brit ain ard her allies. Germany made no reply.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
SENATOR REED WARNS DANGER
 OF 1EUTONIC INVASION OF J. S.

Washington, Dec. 12.-SenatoI James A. Reed, of Kansas City, Mis- souri. yesterday afternoon created 6 cessation in the Senate when he warRed the assembly of the danger Ot Teutonic invasion of the Un- tied States.
 Tc meet this eventuality Senator Rec advocated the calling of all men between the ages of IS and 21 for military training, such a force to form home guard.
 Senator Reed declared the Central Powers now have 8 prepon- derapce of military strength, and that i' more nations follow the exSnoles of Russia and Rumania the Entente could not longer hold the Germans in check.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
MILITARY SITUATION |S . SERIOUS, SAYS CHURCHILL
Great Britian Win- ing to Talk Peace
 Last September

LCndon, Dec. 12.-LOrd Churchill, minister of munitions for Great Britain, admitted last night in. aI address at Bedford the military situation is more serious now than three months ago. He said persons calling for 8 restatement of war aims really meant the Allies should make peace with the victorious HuzI
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
ALCOHOL IN BEER REDUCED IN
 PER GENT

Washington, Dec. 12 - President Wilson issued a proclamation today reducing the alcoholic content of beer to 2& percent. This procla- m9 lion was issued because of the EeIr that the non-manufacture of whiskey would lead drinkers to con- sume a larger quantity of beer
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
BATTLE IN RUSSIA

london, Dec. 12.-Greatly de- layed Russian dispatches report the first engagement between the BolsheYiki followers and the Cos sact forces at TamaneYka. No de- taqs Of the engagement were sent iu she dispatch and the outcome of the battle Is not known.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
MAY BE RAILROAD
 DICTATOR

Washington, Dec. 12.-Justice BraL deis, of the United States su- preme' Court, is the choice of President Wilson for the position of railroad dictator of America if the president finally decided that railroads must be operated under federal control.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
WOMAN AVIATOR MAKES RECORD
 FLEET

San Francisco, Dec. 12. - Miss Katherine Stinson, of Texas, yes terdsv made an aeroplane flight fTcm Sen Diego to San Francisco, a distance of 610 miles, in nine hours end ten minutes, establish inu worlds nonstop record. This tiuse is an average of about 67 miles an hour.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
DIES SAVING LIFE OF ADMIRAL
 BAGLEY

American Flotilla in British Wat res Dec. 12.-Commander Bagley, of the torpedoed destroyer Jacob Jones. was knocked unconscious by t.a explosion which occurred on the ship at the time she was struck, but was rescued by one of his sea- men. the latter dying later of expos ure. .'t
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
WILL CONSIDER PROHIBITION
 MONDAY
months agt

Washington, Dec. 12.-By a un- animous agreement the House of Representatives yesterday after noon agreed to consider on Mon d-r the proposed constitutional amendment of nation wide prohibi- tio1 which passed the Senate at the last session.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12

The sailing of the City of Seat tie from Seattle has been post poned and the boat will now leave Seattle Saturday, December IS, ani is scheduled to arrive in Skag- way Thursday, December 20.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
JUDGE LINDSEY ID WORK FOR
 NATION

Denver, Dec. 12.-Judge Lindsey, of te famous juvenile courts of this city, has gone to Washington in answer to President Wilson's message to consider assuming the supervision of orphaned children now In Belgium and France.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12

London, Dec. 12.-Premier As qu'th announced today that Brit ish forces entered Jerusalem on foot, and that Christian, Moslems, and Jews will all be treated alike.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
SPECIAL NOTICE

Until the cold weather is over advertisers wishing a change in their ads are asked to turn in their copy the day before they wish them changed.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
THREAT SENT ID BOLSHEVIKI IN
 LETTER

Petrograd, Dec. 12.-A letter ad' dressed to the council of National Commissioners contains & threat to dynamite the the smoly institute, the BolsheyikI headquarters, on Thursday, If the soldiers and work meas deputies do not deprive the commissioners Of authority
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-12
ALASKAN MADE CHIEF IF
 POLICE

seattle, Dec. 12.-Joe Warren, 8 nioueer Alaskan and former chief of police In Nome, Alaska, and Spo- k'Ae. Washington, and for 8 long time a deputy marshal in Alaska, was appointed chief of police here yGsterday to succeed Rockingham.
 Ills appointment was made at thA instance of a number of lead Ink mel who believe 1t will result in the early lifting of Gen. Greene's quarantine.