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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Plattsburg Recruits Pledge 81 100000
For Loan-Addressed by Whitman

tain Powell, of England. and Lieutenant
Chapman, Of Canada, raised their voices
in the song of the men of the Western
front.
The bidding started with a $4,000
additional pledge from the 10th New
York Company. A New England bat
terry shouted out a few thousand.
Then the 14th New York and the 4th
Battery from New York began 70 shout
in tens of thousands. The bids came
so fast that the candidate in charge Of
the blackboard could hardly chalk
them up.
"Ten thousand more and make 1t an
even two hundred thousand" shouted
the 14th Company. and our janitor is
yet to be heard from"
.- To Fifteen Thousand
sFjfteen thousand" retorted the 4th
Battery. Between the louder shoutlngs
the New England units raised in hun
dreds. Civilian employees began to Offer
their bids timidly. Tne PlattsourS
spirit was talking money and the con-
versation seemed infectious.
81 would like TO have this news 60
out to the wealthy civilian slackers,'
shouted Governor Whitman, that these
men who are willing to give up theii
lives in this holy cause, as holy
cause as the world has over known, are
willing to give their money as well"
Colonel VOLTS address was phraset
in simple military words. you mer
have given uo great deal to come here
and TO fight for democracy across thu
sea. One might ask if this were not 1
great enough sacrifice. Such is not thu
case. The government hes called for
second loan Contrary 20 expectations
only 40 per cent of the amount. aske'
has been subscribed.
"The President, our commander II
chief, has pointedly called on the arm.
] and navy TO help. He has sent th'
/ s o s to us. What splendid chanc
( for this camp to show the dorman
civilian what to dol Plattsburg has LEI
in military preparedness. Now come
the chance TO lead in financial prepared
ness. We want to be able to TELEGRAPH
that Plattsburg has done what wa
asked and more. II you will put tn
Plattsburg spirit into it we shall &C
complish what we have been asked an
more"
The spirit with which the enlisted mel
of the regular army are responding {
the call for the second Liberty Loan wa
shown by the members OF the band O
the 18th Coast Artillery. This unit
with only twenty-six members pledge,
q $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Six Governors to Ask
Army Post for T. r.
New Englanders Want Colonel
to Recruit Division Up
to War Strength
ESPECIAL corrcspondencel

BOSTON, Oct. 24.-The six Gov
ernors Of the New England States will
meet in Washington next Friday to
plead for official sanction for a plan to
permit Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to
recruit a division of volunteers, using
as a nucleus the skeleton brigade of
New England militia organizations now
at Camp Bartlett, Westfeld.
This announcement was made to-day
by Governor Mccall, the only New Eng
land Governor who had not already
openly supported the project Governor
Mccall said he had talked with the of
ficers at Camp Bartlett and that they
had urged him to give his support to the
plan.
81 for one" he declared to-day, think
there is great deal of merit in the po-
sition of these officers"
The New England Governors plan to
intercede with Secretary Baker to APP
point Colonel Roosevelt recruiting off,
GER in a nationwide campaign TO raise
q volunteer division.
II possible, they plan also 20 place
the proposition before President Will
son. They expect to show the Presi-
dent that there is a skeleton on which
o division could be built awaiting ser
vice at Westfield,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25

CAMP UPTON, L. l., Oct. 24.-Be-
tween reveille this morning and tattoo
tonight, several hundreds Of thousands
that the New York City National Army
division had laid by against RAINY
day found its way from other places OF
safe-keeping into that safest and best
one Of all-Uncle Sans war chest.
And a rainy day this certainly has
been. A suggestively rainy day. Uncle
Sans rainy day you might have called
this drowned-out Liberty Day. Morning
found Camp Upton temporarily mas
ouerading as Lake Upton, its waters
swirling around occasional islands Of
mud and the rain necessarily pelting
into them. The sleepiest 6 a. m. eye
that reveille forced open saw at first
glance that II was all up with the Lib
erty Day programme. For the water
was plainly not quite deep enough to
make possible the substitution of a
Hellespont swim for the Marathon run,
or water polo for the football game
Equally plainly, it wasn't day on
which it would be easy to coax brass
band TO play in an open stand, and even
II the band could be persuaded TO obiige
there'd be little comfort for the audi,
ence in sitting on the side OF MI
that had been out in the rain all night
and all day.
Held Celebration Indoors
So the division celebrated Liberty
Day indoors. all but few hundred
men who braved the storm to take ad.
vantage of holiday leaves. Instead OF
being a divisional day, it was a com
pany day, for Camp Upton has no build
ing large enough to shelter at the same
time even single one Of its resident
regiments. In place Of speakers from
the city. IL was the company com
uanders who made the Liberty Loan
speeches. and some times enlisted men
themselves did the boosting. q,
When the day started, $1,252,OOo mad
already been subscribed to the loan
by the nth Division. What was added
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Serbian and Greek Minis
tiers Protest to State
Department
Sofas Envoy Accused
Pupils of Prussia Seeking to
Hold Conquests in Bal
kans Is Charge
fs,ar corespondencel

WASHINGTON, Oct. "a. Entente
Diplomats in Washington are disturbed
bv pro-Bulgarisn propaganda which,
,bey assert. Is cmanating from the Bull
carian Legation here, and Lioubomir
Micbaeilovitch, the Serbian Minister
called nj the State Department to-day
70 protest, L Is understood, to TINS
government against this menace 70
American public opinion. Mr.. Michaeii-
ovitch. after mis- visit to the department,
frankly expressed his disapprovai oil
efforts Of the Bulgarian Minister here
IN create sentiment in the United
States prejudical to some Of the Aimed
countries.
Georges Roussos, the Greek Minis
ter. declared to-day that Bulgaria was
soaking 70 escape "the criminal respon-
sibility" for her crimes, and that the
statements the Bulgarian Minister had
;ssued in Washington constituted "a
defiance to the intelligence OF the
American people" He added:
81 am astonished that anybody can
be 20 simpleminded and childish as to
tako under consideration what the Bull
earian Minister has said, for how can
one trust anybody who has gone into
the war to plumber and who says now
hs is willing to make peace II per-
mitted to keep the pillage?
even Germany would be willing TO
make peace under such conditions II
allowed to retain what she nad con-
ouered. The Bulgars are very clever,
nnniIs Of Prussia and would be glad
e. do that. But the Bulgars have not
understood that the American people
are moved by principle and that II
would be against their ideals and their
principles to allow Bulgaria to doom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
One Liberty Bond to Each Man
Now Is Average at Camp Upton
s,,bscr;nons for Dav Bring Total Past 81 100000 Ac
cording to Held indoors aS
Camp Masqueraded Lake After Kan

70 thi, grand total has not been
counted vet. Beyond doubt, the hgure
rune into the hundreds of thousands
Uoadouarters estimates that the mill
ION and a half mark has been reached
n not passed II that be true, theh
tho division hns come through TO the
tune Of a bond a man, for there are
now lust about 10000 men In camp:
Ana there are still two days and hail
TO 60. l..
The sufragists' stumpers were In
camp again, but the weather discour-
aged any attempts at gathering an out
door crowd. ard no indoor meetings
we're possible. The Democrats mad
hard luck. too, but theirs came in an
other form. Their tent blew down.
And, speaking of politics, the season
;s onening I'D in fine fashion. 1t is
announced that Mayor Mitchell will be
here Friday night to say word Tor
himself. He will have the big \. NJ.
G A. tent to say it in. With him VIII
come a spellbinding party, including
Controller Prendergast, Fire Commits
eiorer Adamson and Joseph r. Trues-
dale. Charles f.. Hughes will speak
for Mitchell on November 8, and Colo
mel Roosevelt on November ..
Decline Women's Help
Information has come TO headquar-
tiers that some well-meaning ladies IN
the city, appertaining to the Junior
War Relief League, are much con-
cerned about the suffering" of the
men Of Upton. 1t is understood that
the president Of the league looked over
the camp last Sunday and went back
with word of having witnessed scene
of terrible desclation." Cold was de-
scribed as one of the greatest hard
ships. -,
The ladies were anxious to send
some warm clothing to the ROCKIES.
They needn't. Uncle Sam is locking
after the little matter himself. Every
man here now has, or is very soon TO
get. a wardrobe consisting Of one warm
woollen olive drab uniform, one heavy
woollen overcoat for cold weather and
one poncho for wet, three suits of
thick 'uns, four pairs Of woOllen socks,
two olive drab shirts that are first
class little furnaces of themselves, and
two pairs Of army shoes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
u. S. Destroyers
Ready for Winter
Abundance of Warm Cloth.
ing Issued to Men in
British Waters

fCTrsspondsn-s of ms Associsted Pr,ssI
BASE AMERICAN FLoTILLA IN
BRITISH WATERS, Oct. 8-All Amsri.
can destroyers and men have been
equipped for the cold days ahead. Thu
fast little ships have been thoroughly
overhauled and have had several
"gadgets" added to their equipment
such ~ gun shields for the men operat-
ing the guns, non.breakable glass win.
dows for the bridges, more crows nest,
and extra life RATS.
Thanks to the busy women az home
who knit, many Of the men have been
provided with excellent sweaters. ier-
seys and socks. Now, however, an en-.
tirely new issue Of extra heavy gsr-
ments. designed by the British from
their long experience on torpedo boats
in the terrible weather Of this coast.
has been made. Here are some OF the
things which, when donned, will make
the men look more like Arctic explorers
than bluejackets:
Helmets, made OF wooi and covering
all but the eyes, nose and mouth; light
coat sweaters, jerseys and cardigan
Jackets, knitted mittens and gloves. eY-
ira heavy coarse underclothing, light
weight woollen socks and knee-length
knitted stockings, besides heavy thick
woollen socks for boots; leather sea
boots, windproof khaki-colored trou-
| sers, greatcoats lined with lambs wool
and knitted muffiers.
Over this clothing officers and men
will continue TO wear their kspok life
Jackets made in vest form. These
vests, in addition TO their lifesaying
properties, are very warm.
The men face the coming hardship
cheerfully. All they ask is that the
folks back home do not forget them.
| Few Of them have cruised in the gales
that are peculiar TO this coast, when
sleet squalls are hourly affairs.
As 20 whether the winter aids or
binders the U-boats Is a matter Of d..
vided opinion after three winters. Fly
ures will show little difference in ship
ping losses between summer and win
| ter. The long summer days which per.
nit the U-boats TO work long hours also
help the destroyers in detecting them.
| The dark, stormy days OF winter which
enable the submarine TO approach ia
| prey with less chance OF detection may
also help the prey 70 escape and aid
the destroyer in getting closer to the
| U-boat.
But this winter there are new factors
in favor Of the anti-submarine forces
and against their prey. The most i'm
portant is the addition Of the American
ships. Next is the all-around increase
in effectiveness Of The methods for
dealing with the submarine problem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25

PLATTSBURG, Oct. 24.-The second
Plattsburg training camp tonight
pledged Sl.75O,OOO to the Liberty Loan
Responding 20 a simple and soldierly
anpeal by Colonel Wolf and an impas-
stoned appeal by Governor Charles ).
Whitman. the $500 candidates pledged
their fortunes, as we'll as their lives
and their sacred honor, to the cause Of
democracy.
"Taps" was sounded when the last
bids we're being shouted by the COM
pany and battery chairmen. In the last
minutes the additional sums varied
from $50 bids made by grizzled SER
reants Of the Regular Army to $4,000
bids offered by brokers and fnanciers.
New Workers, being from the iinan-
cial centre Of the world, easily outbid
the New Englanders. They gave more
because they had more to bid. Early
in the evening it was announced that
the camp mess boys had pledged more
than $4,000. The camp janitors gave
their mites in $50 bids.
The 14th Company from the New
York Regiment headed the list. with 6
total of 1851 900. The 4th Battery, also
Of New York, was close second, with
sS24,OOO. Wealthy members of this or
ganization were bidding against eact
other until the total for the nigh
reached S1,750,000.
Colonel Wolf had hoped to raise 81,
10000 and the result Of the appeal e
the Plattsburg spirit touched hin
deeply. Before the books are close'
il is certain that every candidate in thu
camp will be enrolled as a Liberty bone
purchaser according 20 his means.
The bidding was preceded by SOM
fest, at which all the war songs Of tn
day were sung by a chorus Of thre
thousand officers and men. They SAM
the songs that have already been hear'
in Flanders and few more that vii
be heard there shortly. Just before tn
final appeal was made by Candidat
Chairman Lindsey the chorus burs
into "Tipperary."
Colonel Wolf, Governor Whitman an,
Senator Calder chanted in. Beside
them Lieutenant Poire, of France; Cal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Torpedo Passes
Under u. S. Steamer
Narrow Escape From U-Boat
Surprises Officers of Home
Bound Freighter

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Oct. 24.-The
lucky escape of an American freighter
from being torpedoed by Teutonic
submarine in the Mediterranean was
related to-day by officers of the ves-
sci, now In this port.
When two days out from Genoa a
torpedo was sighted close by, and
heading straight for the bows of the
ship. Seemingly there was no pros
pect Of escape. To the surprise Of
the officers, when the torpedo reached
the freighter there was no explosion.
The explanation was that the ship
was in ballast and was riding so high
in the water that the torpedo passed
beneath her keel. II was observed on
the other side of the ship speeding
harmlesslv on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Camp Wadsworth In Final Squirt
Raises Loan Total to 81 ,462,95O

CAMP WADSWORTH. S. c., Oct "a.
Despite windstorm that smothered
the camp IN dust, and raw weather. the
soldiers to-day held five separate ath-
letic and military tournaments as a
wind-up Of the Liberty Loan campaign.
Arrayed On running toys, the soldiers
comported themselves as though In the
midst Of the dog days. As finale to
the afternoons sports, five regimental
bands combined IN the playing Of pop
ular airs.
Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan,
according to to-day's reports. now total
l,462, $50. Before the close Of the
campaign tomorrow night it is hoped
that the figure will reach 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
$1,O25,OO Camp Dix Total

CAMP DIX, N. j., Oct. 24.-0ficers
in the National Army cantonment here
are boasting that their men have made
heavier subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan, per capita. than those of any
other camp in the country. oS far the
soldiers here have bought bonds
amounting to sl,025,000, or a little
more than $50 each.
In addition. the contractors and the
men employed by them in the camp
have already subscribed more than
$4,000 Tor bonds. Among the army
organizations, the 310th New York In
fantry occupies the place of honor,
with subscriptions totalling S164,7bO.
The 3O9th New York Infantry is sec
ond, with Sl32,350.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
MANY Turks Hope Allies
VIII Win. Says u. S. Consul

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The major
ity of the common people OF Turkey
hon. for the defeat OF Germany and
were disappointed at the temporary
failure OF the British army in the
Eunhrates district. DR.. Otis A. Glaze
brook. American Consul at Jerusalem,
said to-day after a call on president
Wilson.
particularly since ths entrance OF 'he
United States into the WAT ne sa'u,
"but | see no indication that turkey
is seeking a separate peace. inc peo-
pie of Turkey are very favorapiy IN
rl,ned toward the United States"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Fiue-Year Sentence for
Man Who Fought Draft Test

CAMP LEWIS. TACOMA, Wash, Oct.
4.-Dishonorable discharge from the
National Army, forfeiture Of az pay
and allowance and confinement at hard
labor for FIVE years was the sentence
imposed by military court martial upon
Emo K. Larsen, drafted man from San
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Whom the Army Rejects

DR. John H. Quayle of the reclamation camp plan
estimates that if all exemption claims allowed the United
States would 100000 soldiers out OF the lOoooOo
registered under law If reclamation camps were IN OPP
GRAFTON he feels sure that 100000 100000 would
become available.
CITY men through the outdoor training OF re-
camation camp confident would in increasing NUMBERS
seek agricultural pursuits they returned TO civil te thus
adding to the food production of the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
Army to Use Civil Hospitals
To Help Out Divisional Units

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-Civil hos
pitals in the region of training camps
will be used where necessary for over
Cow patients from the divisional army
bospitals. Ordinary hospital rates Will
be paid by the government, but army
doctors and surgeons are expected 10
attend the patients.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25

We have the great fear that there may
be a shortage of food for the boys VINO
arc going through the hell OF fire in the
trenches. We ask you to JOIN us IN
food production and in food conserve,
ton. II is necessary that you. as wen
as we, see to it that thoH who are
bearing the greatest sacrifice OF all
shall not suffer in order that we may
have our FILL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25
A ctiVities i'm Camp and Field

Francisco, for failure to submit to
physical examination for contagious
diseases. The sentence. and approval
by Major General II. A. Green, were
announced to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-25

other nstionalities. as Bulgaria is at
tempting 20 do. .,-,.
"lt would be immoral TO think. even.
that such a peace could be granted, in
which Bulgaria would lie permitted 70
retain her conquests."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-09-25
Gmanys Pan to Conquer World About Fifteen Years Vas Told
Admiral DeUey at Manila and Reported by Him to
Senator Lev Statement Ne York and Washington Be CAPTURED

the Germans attacked our trenches
north OF Bois lie Chaume along a
front OF about two kilometers. Disor-
ganized by our fire, the enemy was
unable to reach our lines on the
greater part of the front of the at
tack.
In some trench elements in the
center, where the enemy has succeed
ed in gaining a foothold, violent fight
ing ended to our advantage, our SOL
dlers inflicting heavy losses on the
enemy.
TWO secondary attacks were de-
lvered. one north of BezonyauX, the
other southeast of Beaumont These
likewise suffered a sanguinary check
by reason of the valor of our troops.
Who' leaving their own trenches ad-
Vanced fiercely to meet their assail-
ants.
IN the course or the afternoon two
new attempts carried out against our
trenches in the Bois-Le- -Chaume re-
suited in augmenting losses suffered
by the enemy without gaining for him
the slightest advantage. We took
about fifty prisoners in the course of
this action.
Eastern theater: The artillery was
quite active on the Vardar front.
around Dioran and the Cerna bend
on September 22 the Bulgarians sue
ceeded in gaining a temporary foot
mold east of Lake Presba. They were
driven out almost Immediately by
Russian COUNTER attack.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-09-25
BIC CUT MADE
BY GOVERNMENT
ON STEEL PRICE
{, H, Gary Says Manufacture
erS May Be Disappointed
but That Figures Permit
Reasonable Profits,
Is' MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wrp.


New York, Sept. 24.--Elbert H
Gary, as president of the American
hon and Steel institute, issued the fol-
lowing statement here today in regard
to the steel prices agreed upon by the
government and manufacturers:
THE basic prices of iron ore, pig
iron and the leading steel productions
iE which the government is especially
interested, as fixed by the president,
while much lower than the prevailing
market prices and considerably below
the expectations OF the manufacturers,
yet, on the whole, taking everything
into consideration, | believe are fair
and reasonable and come within the
conditions named by the president in
his proclamation issued last June.
These prices were probably made
in accordance with the recommended
ton of the war industries board, who
gave a patient hearing to the steel
representatives and made an ex-
haustive study of the whole subject
while the manufacturers may feel
sense of disappointment, they never.
theless appreciate the courteous and
frank treatment on the part of the
board, and they will cheerfully acqui-
esce and do everything possible to
maintain production to the maximum
so long as the war continues, and they
will not decrease the wages of their
Workmen under present conditions"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-09-25
AME ER|CANS SHOW
SPLENDID NERVE
AS WAR SURGEONS


British Front in France and Bel
GUM, Sept. "a (by the Associated
Press) American surgical teams
have again been doing magnificent
work in advanced casualty clearing
stations since the latest offensive be-
gan, a number of surgeons and help
ers being under heavy shell fire at
times.
At one station out in the neighbor
hood of the Ypres- Menin road several
surgeons and assistants have been
laboring steadily since Thursday
morning. Those who have seen them
at the operating table, while shells
were breaking about them, declare
that they have never witnessed dem
onstration of greater GOODNESS than
was shown by these men who welded
the knife to save life during those
ve-rackins times.
These who are acquainted with the
ordinary hospital operating tables and
know how much care Is taken to pre-
vent noise and interruption can we'll
realize what it means to carry on a
delicate operation while great shells
are exploding nearby.
Another American surgical team
has been working in German pris-
oner camp where wounded captives
are taken. There are still others scat
tered about various points,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-09-25
KELLY TRIAL MAY
END IN 48 HOURS

Red Oak. Ia, Sept. 24.-The end of
the trial of Rev. Lyn G. J. Kelly.
charged with the Villisca axe murders,
within forty-eight hours, was forecast
today when both state and defense
rested on their rebuttal testimony.
Closing arguments will be made to-
morrow and Kellys fate will be in the
hands of the jury by Wednesday night
1t is believed.
Four alienists, all superintendent
of Iowa institutions for the insane,
testified today that Kelly as a par
anoiac might have a clear recollection
of acts committed inthepast. The
state is seeking to show Kelly's con-
fession represents an accurate picture
of what really happened rather than
mere delusion, which has been
contention of the defense.