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The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
BIG PUSH FOR
LIBERTY LOAN
NOW REQUIRED
Unless Sales Brisken, Says
Treasury, Total Will
Fall Short.
LOCAL CANVASS AF0OT
Every D. c. Home and Firm
Will Receive Visitor
Demanding Purchase.

With an announcement from the
Treasury Department that the pres
ent daily rate of subscriptions to the
liberty loan will not bring the total
up to the minimum of 5000. ,GVo
asked for by the country. plans for
canvass OF every home and business
house in Washington, were announced
last night.
Washington to date has subscribed
more than 100000 to the third loan.
Latest reports received by the Treas
ury Department and announced last
night showed that only So. .606, 100
worth OF bonds had been bought
throughout the cc-lntry. Unless the
present daily rate Of subscriptions is
increased. the department announced,
the amount asked for will not Re OBJ
tanned.
st. Louis Stands First.
The Federal reserve district Of st.
Louis stands first among the twelve
Federal reserve districts in its total
of, subscriptions, with 81. .l01. 400, or 80
per cent of its quota subscribed. while
the Richmond reserve district, in
which Washington is located, stands
tenth In the list with only sis,sT. .f0e.
or II per cent. supscrtbed- p
To see Wat the doctrine being
preached by the army Of liberty loan
speakers to scores OF audiences all
over Washington each day is put
irto practice by the 10000 people
( the city. two separate organiza-
tions of canvGssers are preparing to
'Eulch intensive campaigns of per-
nal solicitation, which will reach
every business firm and every home
in the District.
Two charts have been carefully
prepared-one covering the business
sections of Washington. the other
covering the residential section. A
committee of $50 of washington's
most energetic business men have
volunteered to see to it that every
business concern in the city does its
share toward making the Third Lib
erty Loan a success here. This COM
mittee is under the leadership of
Joseph NJ. Stoddard. chairman, and
E. C. Graham. vice chairman.
Women to Canvass Homes.
The women's Liberty Loan Com
mittee has volunteered to look after
the residential section Of the city,
and its members are working ener-
getically day and night, recruiting
an army of 1900 women volunteers
to carry the buy-a-bond message
into every home in Washington. The
sections have already been mapped
out, and thus far 1000 women have
volunteered to help put the canvass
over in a big way.
The canvass is under the direction
of Mrs. Stephen G. Porter and Mrs.
Goldthwaite Higginson Dorr, who are
at the headquarters of the women's
Liberty Loan Committee, 1224 +
street. 1t is planned to launch the
campaign next Monday. One million
dollars is the goal set by the women's
committee for the campaign, and they
are determined TO achieve it. The
women Of Washington cannot fight,
but they can be of real service to their
country in this way, Mrs. Porter be-
lieves.
The giant British tank Britannia,
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17

Conflict Over Dobrudja.
Bulgaria entered the war largely
in hope OF getting a slice OF the Do
brudja. where some of the best ORR
entail tobacco in the world is grown.
Now Berlin is holding the cession
of her reward in order to compel
Bulgaria to y'cld to the demands Of
the Turks.
Where the fighting between Turkish
and Bulgarian troops occurred is not
revealed in today's dispatches. Tur-
key is demanding territory along the
AdrianopIe Dedeagatch Railway. 1t
Is presumed that the conflict occurred
in this region.
Trouble Menaces Germany.
The trouble in the Balkans seri-
ously menaces Germany's whole
eastern plans. 1t might mean the re-
constitution Of an eastern front. The
allied armies at Salonih are waiting
only for some diversion to enable
them to cross the Macedonian hills
and plunge into the Teuton flank.
Rumania's gallant little army is ex-
pected to fling itself again into the
contest as soon as a junction with
her allies is possible at any point.
The Russian and Rumanian successes
of the Germans are seriously
menaced.
Allies Prepared.
1t is believed here that the allies
are prepared to take full advantage
of any developments in the Far
East. President Wilson recognized
the need of the reconstruction Of the
Eastern front in his Baltimore ad-
dress two weeks ago. In view of his
aversion to action by Japan and the
allies through Siberia. diplomats here
construld his remarks as a reference
to the near east.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
GOVERNOR WHITMAN
PREDICTS DRY" VOTE
Returns in N. Y. State Election Fa-
vor Prohibition.

Albany. April I6.-Governor Whit
man announced tonight that reports
to him from the thirty-nine cities
which are holding a two-day election
on the liquor question indicate that a
large majority of them will decide
in favor OF prohibition.
Although the polls will not close un-
til O'Clock tomorrow evening, tine
keen interest taken by the women,
who under the suffrage amendment,
cast their first vote today, is a sure
sign, according to the dry leaders,
that very few of these thirty-nine
communities will go wet.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
MANY WOMEN ALIENS
MAY BE IMPRISONED
Scores Are Subject to Arrest Un-
der Revised Law.

Department of Justice agents will
arrest several score of alien women,
under the revised law relating to
alien enemies signed by President
Wilson yesterday. II the woman are
judged dangerous enemy aliens they
will be sent to State or national
prisons.
Up to the present time the War De-
partment, although legally responsible
only for the care of prisoners of war.
has provided camps and guards for
the enemy aliens interned. The War
Department has no camp facilities for
the care of women prisoners. nor has
it a staff OF matrons.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
COMPANY REJECTS
PROPOSALS OF u. S.
Refuse to Elect Directorate Favor
ed by Government.

New York, April 16.-Practical de-
fiance of the Federal government was
contained in the refusal today by
directors of the Garfield Worsted
Mills, of New Jersey, to reorganize
by electing a majority OF directors
from names dictated by the govern
ment.
The refusal was made in the office
Of A. Mitchell Palmer, custodian of
alien property, at the conclusion Of
a long and stormy conference.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
NAVAL BALLOON HAS
SUCCESSFUL TRIAL

Stamford. Conn.,. April ia sue
cessfuI trial trip Of three ensigns in
United States naval aviation corps
balloon of the non-dirigible type
ended here late today with the land
ing of the balloon, which had started
from Rockaway, Long Island, two
hours and twenty minutes earlier.
In the balloon were Ensigns John
Schwab, pilot; G. E. Lamet, assistant
pilot, and z. II. Patterson, passenger.
While travelling over Long Island
Sound at twenty-five miles an hour.
they were obliged TO throw out all
the ballast to avoid dropping into the
water. The balloon attained a maxi
mum altitude of $500 feet.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Form Mercury Squad.

Burlington, N. j., April 1s-Seven
hundred soldiers. mostly young men
prominent in athletics, have volun-
teered to serve and risk their lives
in the Mercury Squad" whose prin-
cipal duties viii consist of bearing
messages back and forth across the
battlefields Of France when telephone
wires have been destroyed. Sol Metz
ger, former athletic coach of Pennsyl-
vania University, will train the. 'Mer-
curry Squad
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
EX-GOV. SULER
AGAIN In TROUBLE
Is Indicted with Others for Alleged
Election Law Violations.

New York, April 16.-Former Gov
ernor William Sulzer, Josiah T.
Newcombe, former State Senator.
and William H. Childs, chairman of
the Fusion campaign committee.
were indicted today by the special
grand jury investigating the Fusion
committees receipts and disburse-
ments in the last mayoralty cam
paign.
The indictment charges con-
spiracy to conceal payment of s5,-
900 to Sulzer and $500 to Misha
Applebaum for speeches supporting
John Purroy MitchePs candidacy.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Senator James Leaves
For Convalescent Trip

Ollie James. United States Senator
from Kentucky, who has not been
in good health for some time, yes
terday left Washington for a rest.
He will return in a few days, but
plans later to take a long course OF
treatment in a health resort.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Emperor Of Austria
Arrives at Gorilla

Rome, April 16-Emperor Charles,
of Austria, has arrived at Gorizia.
1t is believed he is on the way to
the Austro-Italian front to witness
the beginning of the long-prepared
Teuton drive in the Piave and noun
tain fronts.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Defeat Opposition to
g.. .- Irish Conscriphon

London, April ia motion by John
Dillon, Redmond's successor as Irish
Nationalist leader, for the omission OF
the Irish CONSUMPTION clause from the
man-power BILL, was defeated by q
majority of 176. .f. ..-s-
The bill in its original form there
upon passed the third reading, 3O1 to
.10S.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
MILLI0N-DOLLAR FIRE
VISITS WEST TORONTO

Toronto, April 16.-Fire which
broke out late last night on the load
ing platform of the Harris abattoir
plant at the union stockyards, West
Toronto, early today was still burn
ing. The damage at that hour was
estimated at S1,Oo0, 900.
The cooling rooms, with meats and
other foodstuffs stored in them, valued
at about g, ,000,0 900, were threatened,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Demolish Tise Tavern
Where Presidents Ate

Jersey City, N. J.. April 16.-The
Tise Tavern, at which George WASH
ington and Thomas jefferson enjoyed
Refreshments, will be torn down to-
morrow. despite protests made today
by the local chapter, Daughters Of the
American Revolution. Mrs. Mary b.
Winner, the present owner. says the
building was unsafe.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Crosse, Andes in Airplane.

Buenos Ayres. April I6.-Lieut.
Cendelaria, of the Argentine army.
Monday, crossed the Andres by air
plane from Zapala, Argentina, to
Curico. Chill, a distance of $50 kilo-
metres Q12 miles,. The machine
crossed the mountains at an altitude
Of 400 metres, Q9,soo feetl
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Admits Conspiracy
To Rob Big Estate

Stamford. Conn, April 16,-Richsrd
H. Cunningham, of this city, with
drew his plea of not guilty to the
charge that he, with Charles N.
Wexier. a Stamford lawyer; Carl W.
Myer, a New York lawyer, and Miss
Edith Ranger, sister of the artist,
conspired to defraud OF $4,000 the es-
tate of Henry W. Ranger, noted
artist. and the National Academy of
Design, chief beneficiary in the
artists wiH
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17

BsiIIeuI FaIIs-
"Bailleul has fallen into the enemy-i
hands, Haig was forced 10 report
in his day communique.
II is a severe setback for the Britis
Flanders army, but it matters not Il
Wytchaete Ridge is held.
Against that bsstion. which is at
once the hinge ana the axle Of the
whole British Ypres front, the Ger
mans have been throughout the dsv
delivering furious flank and frontal
attacks. II the glorious Ninth. d"
which holds the honor place, can stand
its ground until the Fpench reserves
arrive, victory in the northern battle
will still be on the allied side.
Plight Of Ninth" Desperate.
The plight of the Ninth" is des-
perate. But this battle-scarred ace"
Of the British divisions has been in
tight places ever since, as the nucleus
Of Kitchener's army-the hrst unit
of the first lOO,0Oo-it leaped over the
top at Loos in September. 1915.
1t thrives on crises where its coun-
iry's fate rests on its shoulders, an~
it is a good omen that Il was this
same glorious Ninth" which scarce.
ly three weeks ago saved the day for
the allies in the Picardy battle, Sc
ing as reaTguard for the British u
the retreat from the St Quentin -
proaChes.
There is no concesling that IL To-
ridge falls, the whole British Hp 4
front must cave in.
Fight TO Decision
Such is the stake in this new bat .-
which began Immediately after Be-
leul fell, and which is still raging
white heat tonight. with no pr
pect Of a let-up until a decision .
reached.
There is admittedly no hope f.
reinforcement Of the defenders e
Wytschaete Ridge, for the Britis
have now but enc great rail lcu
for the feeding Of the Ypres front-~
the Hazebrouck-Ypres line-and thu
the enemy is tackling with despers
viGOr between Bailleul and Haz~
brOuck. while before Honebecke
northeast OF the ridge. he is han
mering the British forces Cuardins
Npres from the south.
French the Big Hope.
The transcendental hope ia connec
ton Tith the French reserves, whose
arrival Haig has heralded. lies in
the chance Of a counter blow against
the German flank between NervIilc
and Festubert, where the British have
held like granite throughout the
drive which started a week ago to-
day.
That front is the nearest TO be
reached by the French, reported has
tening to Haig's aid from the south.
In their desperate race against
time the Germans are trying TO ac-
complish two things: Turn or tako
Wytschaete Ridge, and capture Haze
brouck, which. with Aire. forms the
raj nerve-center Of all Flanders.
Against HazebrouCk he had been
unable to make any progress what
ever up 10 late this evening. Be-
tween Bailleul and the ridge the sit
uation is the most precsrious the
British have had 10 face since the
spring drive began.
BaIIIeuI q Death-trnP.
With Bailleul. which had been re-
duced to Veritahle death-trsp by
a concentric German bOmbardment
with guns Of all calibers, the enemy
captured also the high ground TO
the southeast and east. Montdelle
and lie Ravetersburg.
Three picked divisions not prcvi-
ously engaged in this battle, HaiE
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Prince Albert Now Pilot.

London, April 16.-Prince Albert,
one of the Kings younger sons, who
was formerly on board a battle ship.
has now Joined the naval air service,
and is expected soon to become a
certihcated pilot.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Balkan Rivals at Blows Over Posses
sion of Fertile Strip of Land, Dob
rudja, Worry Teutons-Rumanian
Secret Peace Treaty Allowed Gen.
trail Powers to Grab Province, Dis
patches Reveal.

Fighting has developed between Turkish and Bulgarian
forces their rival claims to territory. Count Hefench
for conference great headquarters with the Kaise en-
dorf and HertEng.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Members Of Congress Prepared to
Accede to judgement Based
Upon Actual Observa-
tons lover There
TO INCREASE MILITARY FORCE
Conference With President Wilson Today
Expected to Result in Definite Pro-
gram For Capitol Solons.

enormously increased military force expected Congress
recommendation of Secretary Baker who arrived in
after inspection of the fighting 'front.'
will be asked appear convenient before the
Military Affairs Committee TO outline his wishes.
They put through the military appropri$
tions BILL Military Affairs Committee has been holding
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
LIMIT MEAT In ITALY.

Rome, April 16.-A decree will be
issued shortly, according to Epoca,
limiting the consumption Of meat to
three days q week.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Runanian. Taxed $1,000, 900, 900.

Zurich. April 16.-The Germans have
taxed the Rumanians 5000. .ooo. 900. il
has been reported here,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
ENEMY ENCIRCLING MESSINES RIDGE;
TURKISH AND BULGAR TROOPS BREAK
FOE GRASPS FAMOUS RIDGE: n
WYTSCHAETE HAS FALLEN:
TURK AND BULGAR FIGHTING

white Sheet" Range Encircled, With
German Rear Blow Added-Glo-
rious Ninth Cling to Edges Still.
Loss of Messines Inevitable
Casualties Appalling Under Wither-
ing Fire.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
TURKEY DEMANDS TERRITORY.

News Of the break between Bulgaria and Turkey was received
here diplomatic dispatches yesterday Turkey demanding the
immediate her of the territory which she obliged
to dissorse the close of the Balkan years ago.
Berlin. according the information hand here siding with
Turkey The gravity with which Whemstrasse looks upon the
break among her allies evidenced by the conference called
great head this far-awsy political incident the midst
of the most critical of the drive the 'front.'
FERTILE PROVINCE FOR CENTRAL EMPIRES.
fresh revelation of the deep peace
mania also disclosed yesterdays dispatches According
the Dobruda fertile of Balkan provinces along the
Black Sea- both sides the Danube central
cmpicsGcmany and Austria-despte fact
border their territory
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
The Germans have oc-

London, April l6.-The Germans have oc-
cupied Wytschaete.
strategic fighting retirement by the British out of tn,
Ypres salient regarded tonight nperatve dictated b,
the situation the Flanders battlefield as brought about By
the two blows struck by the Teutons in the last twenty ou
hours, the capture of Baeu and the subsequent enccemen
Of Wytschaete Ridge.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17

Chicago. April 16.-For the first
time during the trial of the 113 in
dicted /. w. W. members charged
with interference with the national
government at war, the Jury box
today was filed
The government has accepted
twelve men and will offer them to
the defense tomorrow. The tenta-
tive jurors are being kept under
guard since the recent alleged jury
tampering.
Long Beach, Cal, April 16.-Law-
renee Reel, q, was killed and GridseI
Christofferson, an aviator, probably
fatally injured today when their air
plane fell into the ocean while making
a sharp turn from an altitude of 200
feet.
Ellington Field, Houston, Texas
April 16.-Three aviators were kill
ed and fourth is dying tonight as
the result Of the deadly tail spin.
Lieut.. Roland J. winterton, of South
Boston, and Cadet Forest Dean
Jones. of Worcester, Mass, were
killed near Webster, Texas, at the
army camera and gun works field.
A second machine at Ellington
crashed to the ground from the
height of 200 feet killing Lieut.. Leo
j. Nugent, of Washburn, Iowa
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
RIDGE SLOWLY EkcIRcLED.

White Sheet Ridge being slowly encircled by the foe but the
Glorious Ninth is elngng of its edges.
As the inevitable consequence of the German thrust into the rear
of the between Messnes and Wuerghem southern flank
and part of the has been cumg away The Germans
scaled the southern and Southeastern slopes the face of murdous
British FIRE and an appalling cost
Baleul and Wuvcrhem the cnemys hands The
princes armies being hurled against Of
ridge which the Ninth Division cnging in the direc-
ions Hazebouck and Ae greatest cenrs Elan
ders The battle swiftly spreading area
fore Ypres Passchendaele Ridge Hollebecke,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17
Late Bulletins.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 16.-Will-
lam A. Hunter, of NeweIlton, La,
is under arrest here tonight, after
he had been tarred and feathered
and placarded as disloyal by the
citizens of Tallulah, La,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-17

TELLING the truth to as many
1 people as possible as often
as possible is the sum and sub
stance of good advertising.
Mohave County miner., 1918-02-09
ARIZONA SUNSHINE

Take notice, you people of the re- gions of cold and cloudy days where the leadeR skies allow the sun to break through only occasionally, and where the damp and dreary weather makes life anything but enjoyable. Listen to the report of Uncle Sam's weather officials at Phoenix for the month of November.
 Is this truly land of sunshine? Cease, if you can, your shivering and shaking for a minute and reflect upon this:
 Out of a possible 31S.S hours of sunshine during those thirty days just passed, there were 296.4 hours of bright, warm sun light dealt out to the happy, contented, healthy and prosperous people of this part of the state of Arizona.
 Can you realize it, you people of the north? It was possible for Phoenix to have enjoyed only TIA more hours of sunshine during the past month than she received.
 Some record for a cold and desolate people to reflect upon? Yes, but not unusual for this country. A matter of news to the people who live here and enjoy, daily, this unparalleled, in imitable, example, original, rare, unique, unmatched, salubrious, healthy life-giving climate.
 The monthly report just issued by the local weather bureau shows that November this year was somewhat warmer and a little dryer than the average of November, just little too dry to please the stockmen who have been patiently waiting for rain.
 The highest temperature recorded for November was 88 degrees, which occurred on the first four days of the month. This is within four degrees of the record.
 The coldest morning of the month was on the 29th, when the mercury went down to 34 degrees. This also was the only date upon which general heavy frost occurred throughout the valley. It marketed the end of the growing season over most of the cot ton acreage.
 There were 26 entirely clear days during the month, four partly cloudy days, and no rainfall at all. Reports for the months preceding show that there has been no rain of any conse- quence in this vicinity since Septem- Der 13. October is normally a dry month, but the average rainfall for November is almost one inch.-Arizo- na Republican.
Mohave County miner., 1918-02-09
OLD SILVER KING
 EXPECTED ID REOPEN
 RICH LOWER LEVELS

SUPERIOR, Ariz.-The Superior Sun says:
 Developments at the Silver King during the past few weeks have great ly strengthened The Suns belief that the old premier silver producer will early be numbered among the big shippers of the Superior district and that during the next few years the value of its output will exceed the to- tai value of all mineral extracted dur ing the entire life of the famous prop erty.
 Old timers who were on the ground during the palmy days of Silver King have persistently held that good val ues would be found at the 250 and the 450 foot levels. Influenced by the statements of these pioneer miners, the management has explored that 250 foot level and the statements of the old timers have been verified to a very satisfactory degree. In this level some exceedingly rich gray copper and silver ore has been opened, which compares very favorably with similar ore found on the estate of the Magma Copper company.
 The management has now decided to unwater the shaft below the 450 foot level and explore the 200 feet of ground between the 250 and 450 foot levels. It is believed that there is ore in the unexplored territory-in fact with modern treatment plarls values far in excess of those found in the early days will be taken from the mine in the workings above the 450 foot level.
 During the past few weeks experi- mental runs of the mill have been made. New equipment has been order ed for the mill and it will be installed as soon as it arrives and the mill will then be started. There is a very heavy tonnage of milling ore on the dump, and with that mined at the 250 foot level there will be ample ore for the mill until outputting is started from the zone between the 250 and 450 foot levels.
Mohave County miner., 1918-02-09
JUDGE CROSBY HERE

Judge George Crosby of the superior court of Apache county, is sitting in the place of Judge Paul Thorne in several cases. The important case that brought Judge Crosby to this county is that of J. F. Miller against NJ. A. awyer, involving title to the Great Canyon and Copper Prince mining claims in Cedar valley district. On the disputed ground is a milling plant which is really the basis of the suit A large number of witnesses have been called and the case is dragging slowly. E. s. Clark of Prescott, and F. W, Mattoon of Kingman are ot counsel for plaintiff and Judge Car G. Kdook for defense.
Mohave County miner., 1918-02-09
KNIFE IS USED TO CHECK
 GIRL AT 2 FEET, 6 INCHES

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-Mabel Johnson 25 years old, fleet 6 inches tall, is in StI Benard's hospital recovering from an operation intended to Stop her growth. The operation consisted ot removing two sections of the femur bone.
 we were partially successful" said pr. Hurley, "but another operation may be necessary" ''5-'
 Miss Johnson is a pretty brunette and is unusually bright mentally. Her parents are both understood FTot
 Miss Johnson is a suffered from Rcro-maglia, a very rare disease, where growth is continuous" explain ed Dr. Hurley. There have been but 100 of such cases reported in all medi- cal history, and I believe that Miss Johnson's is the only one recorded in America" B5iE.r