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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Alexief Predicts
Renewed Fighting
On Russian Front
General Declares Great and
Only Trouble Is in
Petrograd

London. May 7.-According to "The
Times's" Petrograd correspondent. Cen
eral AlexieG. commander in chief Of
the Russian forces. who witnessed some
Of the critical scenes last week in Pet
roGrad. where he had arrived from a
visit Of inspection on the Northern
front, spoke strongly against the prop
aganda for mo annexation AND no in
dcmnity.'
General Alexief is quoted as hsv-
ing said that this propaganda would be
interpreted by the army at the front
as an advocacy for. surrender.
The correspondent adds that Cen
eral Alexieff appeared 70 be fairly
satisfied with the results of his tour
and predicted fighting on the Russian
front in the near future. He said
that the great and only trouble was
in Petrograd. and urged the newspa-
pers to take a stronger hand in bring
ing about order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
''Mother of Peace"
Added by Pope to
Litany of Virgin
Benedict Calls for Prayers
in Catholic Churches the
World Over

Rome (via Paris, May 6.-Pope
Benedict. in a letter to Cardinal Gas
parri, the Papal Secretary of State,
refers to a letter which he wrote in
1915. in which he said: Prepare the
minds of every one for the reception
of an invitation for peace, which we
propose to address to the belligerents
on the first anniversary Of the out
break of the war" and adds:
1--WE indicated then to the peoples a
unique method OF composing their
differences with honor and on basis
Of durable international peace. We
conjured them then, in the name of
God and humanity, to abandon their
projects of mutual destruction and
come to just and equitable accord,
but the voice which called for the
cessation Of the frightful conflict re-
mained without an echo. The sombre
tide of overfiowing hatred between the
belligorents seems TO rise still higher
and the war is enveloping other coun-
tries in frightful whirlwind, multi
plying the ruins and massacres.
still, our confidence is not weak
ened, and we hope that the day is not
far distant when all mems sons Of the
same Celestial Father will begin again
to consider each other as brothers.
Tho sufFerinC of the monies has he
come almost insupportable, and is rem
dered more intense by the general de-
sire for peace. May he Divine Re
deemer, with infnite goodness of heart
that counsels gent.eness, prevail in
the minds of the governments, tnat,
conscious OF their responsibility 5e-
fore God and humanity, they may re-
sist no longer the voice of the people
invoking peace"
The Pope ordains, in order that "the
prayers of the unfortunate human fam
ily may rise more frequently and
known to all the bishops of the world
his ardent desire that appeal be
had to the Virgin Mary. and that from
June / there be definitely introduced
into the Litany of the Holy Virgin the
Invocation: Regina pacIs. ora pro
nobis."
The letter ends with call that
"pious and devoted invocations rise
from all corners of the earth, from
the humblest huts to the most sumptu-
Gus palaces, to obtain for the upheaved
world the desired peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Russians Warned
Of German Plan to
Attack Petrograd

Petrograd. May 6.-Petrograd IS again
warned Of an impending German at
tack upon it by way of Libau in an
army order which directs the disposi-
tior Of forces to resist such an attack.
The warning was given by General
Kornilof. commanding the troops in the
Petrograd district, who in his order OF
the day says;
we have received reports that the
enemy is concentrating large forces
AGAINST our northern front. German
merchantmen are at Libau, ready as
soon as the ice has melted TO embark
troons and under cover of the German
fieet to carry out q landing, when may
nossiblv be made quite close 20 Petro-
grad. ..u,,, oano
HE Of stubbornly defending our capital
against the assaults of an enemy from
broad and of consolidating the free
dom won by Russia, | order the reor..
ganization Of the reserve elements OF
r. district in accordance with the or
dars have already issued 20 the hrst
- ,roons These reorganlzed ele-
r,or.s must remain IN Petrograd, IN
"o,formity with the declaration OF the
pro,isional Government, and must DC
raaJy 20 defend civil liberty, and IN the
a,.ant ~ an enemy movement against
petrograd oppose and defeat the enemy
on the outskirts OF the capital
additional uers OF the progress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Austria Threatened
With General Strike
Hungarian Workmen Pre-
pared to Force Electoral
Reforms

Copenhagen, May 6. - The ferment
among the Hungarian working classes
caused by Premier Count Tisza's re-
fusal Of an effective reform Of the
franchise is far more serious than
appeared in the censored telegraphic
account of Wednesdays demonstrative
strike.
All the Budapest factories, it is now
learned, were then closed. A resolu-
tion was presented by the workmen
demanding in the frmest language a
liberal electoral reform. If the answer
was delayed or unfavorable, IT was an
nounced, the workmen were determined
through general strike TO compel the
government to yield.
The discipline among the workmen
was shown by the strict adherence to
the hour for the stoppage Of labor fixed
by their leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

Wise. of Richmond, has been busy en-
rolling men in Virginia, where Captain
Carey R. Warren. Of Portsmouth. has
raised a.battery of field artillery; Rob
bert ". Carey, Of Careyhurst, Wyo., is
drilling a squadron OF cavalry and ex-
Governor George Curry is active in
New Mexico.
Michigan. which has been described
as a pacifst district. is much interested
in the Roosevelt programme. Repre-
sentative Roy O. Woodruff is now rals-
ing two regiments while not busy in
Washington. and Brigadier General
Robert J. Bates. Of Sault Ste. Marie,
has promised a regiment from that part
Of the state. He saw service IN the
Philippines. as did Coionel Gautendcln'
Of Portland. Ore. who has many OF the
old I'd Oregon Infantry in his brigade
Others Work Nearer Home
Nearer nome. Police Commissioner
r Edward Bond. of Auburn, \. y, IS
raising a company; Clyde II. Propper'
chairman Of the Schoharie County Re
nublican Committee. is similarly en-
Gagged. Thomas H. Carroll Is prepare
70 supply a regiment OF employees OF
tho New York Hotel Mems Association.
Roch Charming, eX-PrincetOn athlete
,yould have many college men IN ms
command. CAPTAIN II. A. Ely, who has
been assisting at the Roosevelt head
quarters, is ready, with the backing OF
the Old Guard. 10 provide 5,OOO men
not included in the 10000 already en-
rolled: ex-senator j. Mayhew Vain
wright mas 1000 more drilling IN west,
chester. These, too, are not counted
in the Roosevelt 100000, nor are
three regiments Of engineers, picked
bv Thomas c. Desmond, from the sun
way dggers and other constructl92in
mon Of New York. Thomas X.
Dawley. Of "The Providence Journal,
is recruiting cavalry in Rhode Island.
A large part of the men IN the
Roosevelt enrolment are from the
large universities, who come in as IN
dividuals. Two Of the smaller colleges
are prepared TO send units-Middle-
hurry. Vi. whose most distinguished
alunnus was George Dewey, company
of infantry. and Lawrence College OF
Appleton. Wis, troop Of cavalry. ne
Virginia Military institute, which pro
vided so many officers for the Coz.
federate army. offers regiment OF
its graduates. Harvard undergraduates
are prominent in the Aero squadron,
which Allan j. Litchfeld, Of Cam
bridge, has raised.
q States Offer Commands
In all the records at the Roosevelt
headquarters. 753 Fifth Avenue, where
Captain W. +. Dame is in charge, show
that forty-two states have offered TO
supply complete commands. state
lines will not. however. be followed IN
the makeup Of regiments or compa-
nies the Roosevelt idea being to select
from the volunteers the best men avail
able cd 70 the limit required and place
them where they may be used to the
best advantage.
Colonel Roosevelt's organization. ac-
cording 20 its own figures, has beaten
the total recruiting efforts OF the
trained army, navy, marine and Ma
tional Guard recruiting officers.
"Details Of the enrolment by states
on Page 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Attention of Billy Sunday!
Theologians in $500 B. {. Be-
lieyed in Messianic Hope

Philadelphia, May 6.-The doctrine
of Messianic hope, of the expecta-
ton of deliverance from sin and SUI
fering by a Goldman IN the shape OF
a king. goes back at least to 25OO
B. c.. when the Sumerian theologians
and priests evolved theory which mas
been the basis Of Jewish and Chris-
tian religion ever since. according 10
tablets in the Nippur collection OF the
university museum, just translated oy
DR.. Stephen Langdon.
The new tablets are Of interest pc
cause they show that the Sumerilaans
never lost hope that the restoration
10 a state Of sinlessness and happiness
through the agency of the gods "ou'o
come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Strengthen l8-Mile Line Near
Craonne in Face of
Attacks
Russians Prepare to
Foil German Assault
Warning Issued of Danger to
Petrograd and Riga
Front
Day S Developments

French repulse heavy German
attacks, consolidating
new positions aIong eighteen
miles Of the Chemin- -des-Dames.
Seven German cannon taken
prisoners increased to 8, 100.
British maintain position on
Hindenburg line at Bullecourt
against several mass attacks.
Russia prepares to meet Ger
man drive on Riga front and at
tempt to land army to attack
Petrograd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Russian Committee Asks
For PotUer Ouer Troops

Pctrograd. May 6.-The executive
OF the Council of Workmen's
and Soldiers Delegates has requested
Kronstadt. Tsarskoe-S -Selo. Krasno-Selo,
Peterhof and other garrisons around
Petrograd not 10 send troops into
Petrograd without written request
from the committee. The garrisons are
invited 20 appoint delegates for a con
ference with the committee regarding
the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Satisfactory Progress Has
Been Made, Says Law
renee Addicks
Daniels Confident
Way Will Be Found
Misapprehension Created
by Saunders's State
ment Cleared Up

Washington, May 6.-Adyiees from
the Naval Consulting Board concerning
progress made toward finding So
luton for the submarine menance, re-
ferred TO in New York yesterday by
Chairman ". L. Saunders, Of the board.
had not reached the Navy Department
tonight. but were expected tomorrow.
Secretary Daniels said that, while no
information would be made public as 70
the nature of experiments which have
been in progress, he was satisfied that
American ingenuity eventually would
check the undcr-sea boats.
Mr.. Daniels spoke, however, without
knowledge of the specific devices with
which the members Of the Consulting
Board have been experimenting and his
confidence was based wholly upon the
record for mechanical inventiveness
which American engineers and scien-
lists have maintained for years.
Mr. Saunders is expected here to-
morrow to report on the progress
made. He called Secretary Daniels on
the telephone from New York City to-
day to say that he would be here soon.
A telegram from Lawrence Addieks,
Of Elizabeth, \. j.. chairman of the
special naval problems committee OF
the Consulting Board. served to clear
up somewhat the misspprehension con-
cerning Mr.. Saunders statements yes
terday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

London, May 6.-The French to-day
consolidated, and at points extended,
the important gains made in yester-
days battle. They now hold the ridge
Of the Craonne plateau. over which the
Chcmin-d Danes runs, from Laffaux
Mill, on the east, 20 a point slightly be-
yond Craonne, on the west-a distance
of about eighteen miles. The number
of prisoners taken has been increased
to 500. including more than $50 Off
GERS. Seven German cannon, some of
them of large calibre, have been cap
tUred.
Throughout last night and to-day the
German counter attacks were frequent
and violent. being especially severe at
LafFsux Mill, to the north and south of
which the French captured German
points of support to-day. The occu-
patton of this position enables Nivelle
to deliver an enflading fire against the
enemy's defences along the northern
slope of the Chemin- -des-Dames and the
uplands north of the Aillette valley.
The German account of the battle de-
clares that the fire of the artillery and
mine throwers reached "the greatest
development of power recorded" The
Germans were repulsed from all the
new French positions northwest OF
scissors. and on the southern heights
above the Aillette beyond Braye-ep-
Laonois. Cerny- the Nau-
clcrc plateau and around Craonne, the
loss of which Berlin does not yc.
admit.
British Preparing for New Blow
On the British from a renewal of
the rhythmic offensive is evidently pre-
pairing. though the Germans are still
counter attacking heavily to oust Halg's
men from the positions they seized
Thursday on the original Hlndenburg
line south of Bullecourt.
The official day report from Paris
emphasizes the relation between the
French and British operations as "A
single offensive. The purpose of the
Allied command is either to destroy the
German army or force an expensive re-
treat. which could hardly stop this side
of the evacuation of Western Belgium
and Northern France. To do this. they
must shatter or render untenable one
or both of the two piers of the linden
burg line-Douai, before the British,
and Laon. before the French.
Experts consider IT likely that the
French will try TO turn the Germans
cut of Laon by thrusting strong
wedge between Craonne and Brmont.
The Berlin report on yesterdays
French successes says: THE attempt
was vain. The gigantic thrust was en-
tirely repulsed." 1t is admitted, how
ever, that the Germans now occupy the
northern slope of the Chemn -des-
Danes. near its western end, and that
Winterberg, near Craonne, is lost. The
capture of several hundred prisoners
above the Aisne is claimed, with 6I2
prisoners. 20 machine guns, and %
auick-loading guns. taken IN the va
rious Champagne attacks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Great Harvest
Of Potatoes and
Corn Promised
us. Chamber of Commerce
Also Calls Wheat Out
look Favorable

rom ] ne lrlulno BUREAU
Washington, May with favorable
weather from now on, the total winter
wheat yield may somewhat though not
materially exceed the harvest of last
year. At this stage of the growth of
the spring wheat crop. all that can be
reasonably said is that the law Of
chance is for a greater production than
last season. II, however, the United
States should not have as much wheat
to export as would be necessary. there
seems strong probability that there
will be other available food supplies,
such as corn, oats, potatoes and the
lke-not only in full measure, but run
ming over
Such are the assurances given by the
Committee on Statistics and Standards
of the Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States.
Acreage Breaks Records
There is much cheer in the way
people. alike in the town and on the
farm, are awake to the necessity Of
greatly increased food products this
year." says Archer Wall Douglas, OF
St. Louis. chairman Of the committee.
"Not only are gardens being cultivated
everywhere and vacant lots being used,
but lawns, parks, railroad rights of
way and flower gardens are devoted to
the raising of all manner of vege-
tables. OF even greater moment is the
story of an acreage of corn, oats and
potatoes that will break all previous
records"
"In the last analysis Douglass re-
port concludes, 1T seems that the real
problem Of the European importing
food countries will be one of sufficient
and safe transportation. even more
than the question of enough food sap
ply"
According to the report, the serious
and dominating factor IN the condition
of winter wheat is the widespread dam
age from winter killing and drouth that
is SdiQ 10 piCNdII III Hi'"N
measure practically in every section
where winter wheat is grown. In nu-
merous states west of the Missouri
River severe hurt came by continued
high winds. which blew the soil away
from the roots of the growing plants,
thus leaving them exposed to cold ana
drouth. The result IS most unusual
nercentage Of abandoned acreage
which in Nebraska and Kansas attains
the proportion Of 80 per cent of all that
was seeded last fall.
Sown to Other Grains
eft il comforting that the acreage
thus abandoned" me report goes on
"is being ploughed up and sown 70
other-crains. especially corn and oats
There is little mention OF insect dam
age. d;.;o,
showed material Improvement during
the month Of April because OF VIDE
spread and abundant precipitation IN
all sections. 1t will readily be seem
then. that the proportion Of ultimate
vjeld has small relation 10 the total
acreage planted last fall, but rather 70
that which survived an unusual ana
strenuous winter Because of recent
rains many fields that were given over
as dead have come TO life as tesu-
mony to,the vigor and hardness OF the
yheat pNnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Keeping Step with The Sunday Tribune

If you didn't see yesterdays Sunday tribune you
missed vitaly important signed articles by Isaac Don
Levine, Frank H. Smonds Samuel Hopkins Adams and
other big men who write big subjects
A bulletin in to-morrows Tribune will describe IN
detail some of the good things would have enjoyed
and will give you an opportunity to recover your loss
But you had better play safe for neat Sunday by
notifying your newsdeaer to-day to save you copy OF
The Sunday Tribune for May 3, you may be dis
appointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Good Progress Made

The message follows:
fear some of the statements in
the morning papers regarding the
Naval Consulting Board may unwit-
tingly give wrong Impressions re-
garding progress made in combating
the submarine menace, and that con-
clusions are likely to be drawn that
the problem has been either fully
solved or given up as hopeless.
While it is evident that speeiie
information as to progress made
would be contrary to public policy
at this time, as chairman of the COM
mittee of the board dealing specifi-
cally with the submarine menace
feel justified in saying that good and
satisfactory progress has been made
and that We have now under practical
trial some novel devices Of great
promise.
This committee was formed at the
time of the break with Germany, to
take over all problems relating to
the detection and destruction of sub
marines and the defeat of the tor
pedo. and has under its direction the
various experimental stations devoted
to this work. In addition to this. Mr..
Edison is separately conducting line
Of experiments IN his own lsbors-
tory. regarding the results of which
I am not qualified to speak.
Aim to Surprise Germany
Mr.. Addickss statement confirms the
officials of the depart
ment have had Of the progress being
made by the inventors. Tney have been
at work for months on various research
studies. ard, since the declaration Of a
state of war with Germany, have re-
doubled their efforts TO find way TO
cope with the U-boat menace. In many
instances naval experts have been
called into consultation by the board
members or nave AIDED IN direct ex-
periments.
Every precaution has been taken by
department, however, to prevent
- .nowledge of the nature Of the ex-
D ri,nents from becoming public. That
policy will be pursued. The depart
ment is determined that If the hopeful
indications from the Consulting Board
are borne out and one or more new
ways o. meeting the submarine dis
covered, the German authorities will
be prevented from securing any inkling
of wnat is in prospect, and thus be de
MED an opportunity TO prepare against
any new weapons IN advance.
81 have great faith that American
ingenuity will find a means OF com.
batting the submarine" said Secre.
tary Daniels tonight. although
have in mind no special device among
the hundreds which have been pro.
posed to US to fight the menace.
truly believe something will be deyel.
oped that will be effective against
the underwater boats.
EApeINc OF lue NAVAL tOhhulblHt
Board and Of the Navy Department srs
working hard experimenting with th,
devices which may 20 long way
toward giving US victory. Some prob.
ably have merit, and others not, but
all are being given fair tests. Tn,
precise nature Of any cannot be dis,
closed, Of course"
Battleships Almost Immune
The department itself has done ,
great deal Of experimental work, both
with devices for the destruction oil
detection OF submarines. and also with
interior defence for warships agsinsi
torpcdoes and mines American ship,
Of recent design are a complete de
partuie IN some respects from any
thing anoat. so far as known: il hs'
been said confidently by high navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07

additional aers Of the progress
Of the tcar on Page u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
W f A T II f R

rIoudv to-day. probably local rain.
Tomorrow cloudy, with mod
crate northwest winds
becoming variable ,
Pull Report on rsEe 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-07
Battleships Almost Immune

The department itself has done
great deal Of experimental work, both
with devices for the destruction or
detection OF submarines. and also with
interior defence for warships against
torpcdoes and mines. American ships
Of recent design are complete de-
partuIe in some respects from any
thing anoat. so far as known: il has
been said confidently by high navy
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-17

:, : Fancy Stripe ,Flannels
Some single and some double
gray stripes, with silk thread;
also gray and black stripes;
usual $3.50 quality; 50 90
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-17

Cassimeres, fancy, mixtures,
and all wool blue serge; many of
the fancy mixtures have two
pants, but the blue serges have
one pair, the finest grade suits
made: every fabric guaranteed
to give good service and hold its
color.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-17

White Duck Pants
A good, firmly-woven quality;
garments formerly sold at $50;
made with belt loops and cuffs;
well made and perfect Q&H
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-17

Regular dollar garments. in
sizes 6 to II years; made of a
strong quality of fast color cor
duroy in Knickerbocker style;
nothing better for school or
every day wear; End of Coo
Season Price ......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-01-11
SUFFERS FROM
LACK OF TRANSPORTATION

(Associated Press by Federal Wirelessl
LOUISVILLE. Ky, Jan. 1.-THE
business Of the whole nation is suffer.
ing because Of inadequate transporta:
ton facilities, Frank Trumbuil, prom
inent railroad man, director of several
of the big railway systems of the
United States, said last night in an
address ct the annual dinner Of the
Chesapeake railway.
The past year has been the most
prosperous in the history of the
United States" said MIR. Trumbull!
Our commerce has grown to such
enormous proportions that the rail-
roads of the country are unable to
meet it's demands.
And because of this situation, be-
cause OF the lack OF adequate trans
portatinn facilities t. handle the COM
merce of the nation, efficiency Is be-
ing seriously impaired, credit is in
jur9d, and the business OF the whole
nation is suffering"