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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Berlin Says Local
Attacks on Yankee
Front Are Success

BERLIN. wa London. Sept IL
Successful local attacks against
American positions on the west por-
ton OF the Meuse. .Moselle front. to-
gether with repulse of American at
tacks on the center and eastern por.
ton of the front was announced by
the German war office today.
'In the Cotes Lorraine. near St
Hilaire three miles east of Fresnes)
and west OF Jonville three miles east
of st. Hilaire) we conducted success
full enterprises" the statement said.
Partial attacks by the enemy
against Haumont midway between
Fresnes and Pont.A- -Mousson) and
northeast of Thiaucourt eight miles
west and north of Pont-a-Mousson)
were repulsed. Artillery fighting
was limited to destructive fire.
AT La Faffaux -four miles south
of Anizy-Le- Chateau renewed enemy
attacks failed in the afternoon, but
in the evening the enemy advanced
his lines. To the southwark the en-
emy was repulsed at Vailly (which
the French announced as captured
yesterday.
'In the Champagne an enemy
thrust south of Ripont last night was
repulsed."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
No Peace Except
Thru Victory, Is
View of Soldiers

PARIS. Sept. l0.-Uy MALL
Here is what the Stars and
Stripes, the official newspaper OF
the American expeditionary force.
has to say about the German
peace offensive" which will in
evitably start again in the au-
tumn.
Let the weak hearted who are
dreaming OF a compromise: let the
pacifists who are talking OF
peace by agreement: let the
sideliners. who had enough of the
war; the secretly inclined pro-
Germans. who think this war
should end without a decision: let
them one and all know once and
for all that for the American ex-
peditionary force there is no such
a word as peace. with the Huns
unbeaten. The man who talks OF
peace today. except thru victory.
Is traitor"
The editorial compares the kali
ser's peace offensive to the action
of German machine gun crews in
the Vesle fighting, when they
fought and killed Americans until
they were surrounded. then shout.
ed: "Kamerad."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
]. S. REPLY IS
SHORT and CURT


WASHINGTON. Sept. IL
Germany's latest peace often
sfve has been smothered. That
was how official Washington to-
day generally regarded Presi-
dsnt Wilson'S summary refusal 70
join an Austrian gettogother
peace council.
Definite announcement OF the re-
fusal to consider the plan OF Austria
was made last night by Secretary
Lansing. with the authority OF Presi-
dant Wilson, when he stated the
terms of the brief. emphatic reply to
the latest attempt Of the Teutonic
powers to inveigle the allies into pre-
mature peace talk.
secretary Lansing's announcement
came Immediately after the Austrian
note had been handed to him by the
Swedish minister and had been care
fully decoded and translated to avoid
any errors In wording.
The effect Of the governments re
ply. It is pointed out, is a strong con-
demnation of secret diplomacy" and
an upholding OF open diplomacy" as
demanded by President Wilson.
The speed and brevity Of the an
swer are regarded here as calculated
to delay the Teuton maneuvering
fContinsed on page u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Victory
Disheartens Huns
Along Haig Front

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN FRANCE. Sept. 1.-THE Ameri-
can victory in wiping out the st. Mi
hiel salient has greatly depressed
German soldiers in this region.
A German under-officer captured
in the St Quentin sector said today
that news Of the American successes
was withheld from the troops. but
that the information was obtained
thru underground channels and that
it seriously affected the morale Of
the men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Exhaust Class | Men
for October 7 Calls

Seattle draft boards began
preparations Tuesday TO call 200
Class men into military service
in answer to the governments
first October call.
King county's two draft boards
will send 10 men.
All will entrain for Camp Lew
IL October Z.
The Seattle men will be called
from respective boards in the follow
ing ratio: Board One. 90; Board Two.
6. Board Three, AZ; Board Four. l9;
Board Five, 4; Board Six, 81: Board
Seven. 2S; Board Eight. 20; Board
Nine. 10. Board Ten. 35; Board Elev-
en-, 10; Board Twelve, 32.
King County Board One will seOd
46 men. Board Two will send but
three men.
Clean Up Class
These men make up the local con-
tribution to the call OF 1s1 1913 men
from all states OF the Union. to be In
cantonments before October 16.
Practically every Class l man left
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Il Can't Be Coming 5000 Miles
Every Few Years; Let's Finish Job
Now" Says Wounded Californian
DISPATCH FROM WEBB MILLER
(Bu United Press Leased Wire. Direct to The starr

PARIS, Sept. 17.-"No! No! Nor
That is the reply of American fighting men-'oho
hare fought and been woundedto the Austrian proposal
to talk things Ouer.
In certain American hospitals talked aOith
than score of men Uho aUoltded at ST. Mhie the
Vese and at SOissons
II think it's only another peace DODGE" said
,rounded rdncher from California. "Weve got to finish
ths lob 1chle tce at it, hve 5000 miles from here
No,c can't be coming back here every 10 gears
We'd better finish 1t noaO.
1T looks like this to me-, said farmer from Ohio:
f stabbed you in the back then after you'd finally
oot him do,cn corner, aoauopng him good and PLENTY
he aod say Nou, let's talk his over and he acants to
keep the knfe whe he talks I'd keep right OaHoping
and sag nothing"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

from the first registration list will
be in service after these first Octo-
Der quotas have been filled. Some OF
the 21-year-olds who registered Au-
gust "a will be included.
Assort Cards
Indications now point to the prob
ability that Glass 1 men from the
lists Of 1921 and 1886 men who reg.
istered September 12 will be included
In later October calls.
Local draft officials are still as
sorting cards in regard to nationality
and assigning serial numbers to the
60 900 September IL registrants.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Bolsheviki Chief
Insults Neutrals

COPENHAGEN. Sept I'm.
Tchitcherin, Bolsheviki foreign min
lister, has sent the following note to
neutral diplomats in reply to their
protest against the soviet govern
ments treatm OF foreign and po-
litical prisoners.
Il sharply reject every interven-
ton from neutral capitalistic powers
favoring the Russian bourgeoisie.
consider every attempt by neutrals
to exceed the limit OF lawful protec-
ton OF their countrymen's interests
as an attempt to support the coun-
ter.revolution."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
BRITISH MAKE
FURTHER GAINS

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Further prog
ress toward St Quentin was reported
by Marshal Haig today.
The British also improved their
positions in Flanders and north Of
Lens.
our troops made progress yester.
day in the direction OF lie Verguin,
northwest OF st. Quentin" he said
I'VE improved our positions slight
ly yesterday and during the night
northwest of Hulloch (between La
Bassee and Lens) and northeast Of
Neuve Chapelle north of LaBasseel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Division No. 5 to
Meet at Readings 8

Members Of division No. 5, council
of patriotic service. will meet at Red
ding's hall, First ave. w. and Roy
St, Tuesday at 8 p. m. A short
business session will be followed by
a brief address, the balance OF the
meeting being devoted to entertain.
ment.
Complete reports from all execu-
tive members will include a financial
statement of division No. s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Berlin Tries
to Mollify
the Bulgars

WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.-That
Germany is trying to induce Bull
garia TO submit to Turkey ON terri
torial claims was the view OF some
diplomats here today, following an
nouncenent that Colonial Secretary
Solf has gone TO Sofia. ostensibly to
turn over funds to the Bulgarian
Red Cross. which were collected in
Germany.
when Talaat Pasha is in Berlin for
important conferences was consider
ed significant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
HUN SPY PLANS
ARE DISCOVERED

JACK CKSONvILLE. Fla. Sept IT,
Federal authorities here today de-
clared that they have discovered
secret methods used by German spies
to communicate with submarines op
Grating off the Atlantic coast.
This announcement was made fol
lowing the arrest Of Charles Fink
and Louis Strauss. two alleged Ger
man agents. in secluded point on
the beach about 80 miles from Jack
sonville.
Details regarding the secret sys-
TEN were not revealed by the author
tiles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Service Men Given
Discount on Meals

Gerald's cafe, S24 First ave, has
set an example for all Seattle, by
announcing that discount of 10 per
cent will be allowed on all purchases
by Uncle Sans men in uniform.
I'VE want the boys to be treated
right" the management announced.
'and we feel that this is one practi-
cal way to help out"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Win
DriiueAlong


ATHENS. Sept. 16.-Greek troops
have advanced from two to three
miles on 17'mile front. in the Stru-
ma sector. between the Vardar river
and Lake Doiran. capturing several
villages. according TO a dispatch from
Salonika today.
The attack was a surprise. The
Greeks lost only two officers and 10
men. while the Bulgarian losses were
extremely heavy.
The French attacked and captured
Vetrenik. Dobropolje and Sokol.
three vitally important mountain po-
sitions. which the Bulgars had been
fortifying for two years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
American Terms
OPEN Conference and

1.-The destruction OF every arbi-
trary power anywhere that can sep
arately, secretly and Of its single
choice disturb the peace of the
world: or, IL II cannot be presently
destroyed. at least its reduction to
virtual impotence.
2-The settlement of every ques-
tion. whether Of territory. OF SOW
ereignty, OF economic arrangement
or political relationship. upon the
basis OF the free acceptance OF that
settlement by the people immediate
1y concerned and not upon the basis
Of the material interest or advantage
OF any other nation or people who
may desire different settlement for
the sake of its own exterior influence
or mastery.
Consent of Governed
3-The consent OF all nations to be
governed in their conduct toward
each other by the same principles Of
honor and OF respect for the com
mon law OF civilized society that
govern the individual citizens of all
modern states in their relations with
one another, to the end that all
promises and covenants may be "a
credly observed, no private plots or
conspiracy hatched, no selfish in
'3uries wrought with impunity and "A
mutual trust established upon the
handsome foundation OF mutual re-
spect for right.
4-The establishment OF an organ
ization Of peace which shall make it
certain that the combined power of
free nations will check every in
yasion OF right and serve to make
peace and justice the more secure by
pffording a definite tribunal and by
which every international readjust-
ment that cannot be amicably agreed
upon by the peoples directly con
eerued shall be sanftiGnd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Wilson Speaks for
Allies on Peace,
Says Northcliffe

LONDON, Sept. 17.-"Presi-
dent Wilson speaks for the al
lies." declared Lord NOrthcIiffe,
writing in the Evening News to-
day relative TO the American re-
ply 10 the Austrian peace pro-
posal.
THE only question here is how
the refusal should be couched. a
small. timid minority fears a flat re.
lection will drive Austria back into
the arms of Germany, but the fact
is Austria has never left them"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
IS GIRLS Die IN
FACTORY FIRE

NEWARK, N. J.. Sept 17.-Fif
teen persons were reported burned
to death in the destruction of the
New Jersey button factory this aft
ernoon. The bodies of nine girls
were found on the ninth floor OF the
building. Two died on arrival at a
hospital. Many others were taken ts
various hospitals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Want 5000 Tons
of Clothing for
Destitute Allies

WASHINGTON. Sept. II. -
"WANTED-Five thousand tons Of
clothing for destitute people in occu-
pied Belgium and France"
At the call of Herbert Hoover. the
American Red Cross next Monday
will start combing the United States
for these garments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
812 EXECUTED
IN PETROCRAD

COPENHAGEN. Sept 17.-within
the last few days. s12 persons have
been executed in Petrograd. and 400
others are awaiting trial. according
to dispatches. Ten thousand officers
are said to be imprisoned in the Rus
sian capital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

WITH THE AMERICANS AT
THE METZ FRONT. Sept. lie
p. m1Gradual progress OF the
American line at the right and left
extre-nities continues as the Ger
mans fall back toward the Metz de.
lenses.
With the boches hurrying air rein
forcements. the concentration be
tween the Meuse and the Moselle of
air fighters OF all types is resulting
in constant air duels. Anti-aircraft
guns are also continually barking
along the whole front
Numerous boche planes have been
brought down. The American and
French pursuit machines are keeping
the enemy confined practically be-
hind his own lines. Whenever the
Germans cross the front. they are
speedily chased back. Meantime.
day and night bombing by Ameri.
cans. Italians and British continues.
The Americans made nine bombing
trips yesterday.
1t Is established that the Germans
already have disbanded los infantry
battalions, equivalent to l2 divisions.
to make up the losses resulting from
the years fighting.
Five thousand women are being
modified for auxiliary service. Boys
OF Is are being used.
The principal advance is being
made between the Mad and Moselle
rivers. The Germans are busily dig
ging in along the Hindenburg line,
while our positions are being stead.
lily strengthened.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
DOUGHBOYS CAPTURE
GUNS FROM DIVISION

LONDON. Sept. 17.-German pris-
oners report that the Americans cap
tured all the artillery OF the German
21st division. according to the dis
patch from the American front to-
day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
PEACE OFFER
IS SM0THERED
BY PRESIDENT
u. S. REPLY TO AUSTRIA

"The government of the United States feels that
there is only reply which it can make to the sug-
gestion of the imperial Austro-Hungarian govern
ment. 1t has repeatedly and with entire candor
stated the terms upon which the United States would
consider peace, and and will entertain pro-
posal for conference upon matter concerning
which it has made its position and purpose plain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
ESTIMATE 7 BILLION
FOR NEW ARMY PROGRAM

WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.-An es.
innate of $7,347. .277, ,602.3o to carry
out the new enlarged army program
under the Is to As draft law. was
submitted to congress by the war de
partment today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Report Bulgarians
Are Aiding German
Soldiers in West

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 17.-Accord-
ing TO the Echo Beige, Bulgarian
regiments have arrived back Of the
Western front to assist the Germans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
FRENCH DEPUTY KILLED
DURING RAID ON PARIS

PARIS, Sept. 17.-Deputy Antoine
Troubat was killed during the Sun.
day night airplane raid over Paris.
it was announced today.
One Gotha plane was shot down
outside of Paris and three aviators
were killed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

LONDON. Sept. 1.-THE allies probably will make
concerted reply refusing the Austrian proposal along the
lines of President Wilson's note, it learned today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
Austrian Offer

SECRET conference.
Non-binding discussions.
No basic concessions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

Huns Give
pGround
Near Metz

PARIS, Sept. 17.-American
troops have reached Wanderers.
within a mile and n half Of the
German frontier, La Lbcrte an
nounced today.
Vandieres Is In the Moselle
valley, three miles north Of Pont-
a-Mousson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
MONEY FOR YOU

There Is money waiting for you at the Metal Ex-
change. Fourth ave. and Pine ST.. II you bring
your old gold. silver. and platinum there. They
pay you In War Savings Stamps. Exchange
trinkets you do not want for stamps and help
Uncle Sam In u double way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17
NEW YORK-The American Fed.

GRAFTON of Labor mission, headed by
James Wilson, president OF the Pat
ternmakers' League of America. has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-17

Weather Eoracact. Tonight. fair: Wednesday. rain;
''S"aiS' ciSSoot' gentle southwesterIy winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-29

100000 or at the rate of $50 year
for each child.
when the time comes for return
ing these exfles to their ruined, raw
ished homes, vastly larger sums viii
he required, which will demand spe-
ciat~ consideration at the time. and as
rapidly as our agents can get to ref
ugees now inaccessible the amount
needed for relief will increase.
We must take a forward look into
the developments of the next twelve
months, and there is every reason to
believe That political. military and
other changes will. within the year,
render accessible the larger portion
or all of the 100000 that are just
now inaccessible but whose need is
not less critical than the need of those
for whom the 100000 per month IS
provided. Unless we are at this time
foreh8nded in providing for this
larger number. the door of opportu-
nifty will open and find us unprepared
to enter in time 10 save and provide
for this larger number. To provide
S5 month for the larger number
will require approximately $40 900, 900
a month, or over 5000, 900, 900
wear"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-29
SEALED PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will he received at
this Office until TUESDAY. October l..
tFlS at II NJ, for exeaNating and re-
filing pipe trenches on Semmes ave-
nue. from Twenty seventh to Thirty
fourth streets, about 5000 feet; on
Bowling Green road and Wood street
from Seventeenth street. about 100
feet; on Westweod and Hawthorne
avenues and Ladies' Mile road through
Ginter Park). about $500 feet: on
Toler-and -Balnbrtdge streets from
Midlothian turnpike to Clopton street.
about 400 feet; along Fifth and
Fourth streets from Marry street 70
fhe new boiler plant (South Rich
fnondl. about 240o feet
Amy further information can he OH
tanned from this office All bids must
be addressed 10 TIE administrative
board, care f z Davis, superln-
tendent, Room liz. city Hall
The admin istrative board reserves
the right to reject any or all pro-
rosa1s Bond viii be required on the
contract,
u r. DAVIS,
superintendent.
Sept es. 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-29
DESrISED FEMALE WRITER.

around u enjoy the experience Of Miss
Ola Nj Weyth. the American Library
associations Librarian in the hospital AT
Camp Wordsworth. Miss Weyth stopped
before one Of the patients and offered
him a book
Who wrote IL" the patient de-
manded
IF Marion Crawford was the reply.
Not for me" said the soldier. Il
neH er could stomach books written by
women"
"But F. Marion Crawford isn't a
woman" he was told
The deuce she amt" said the SOL
q Al Then what Is she -
lie finally accepted a sample book +"
the sample and called for every
ing "She wrote"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-29
OEST|TUT|ON IN
NEAR EAST GROWS
i. l.. Barton, of Armenian and Syrian
Committee. Tells of Relief Meas
ures Immediately Necessary.

New York. Sept 27.--James L. Bar
ton, OF the American committee Tor
Armenian and Syrian relief. has given
10 this bureau Il statement setting
forth the needs of that committee,
In presenting an estimate of the
persons in tie near Fart who are in
desperate need, Mr.. Barton includes
only those who are reported to he
imm ediateiy accessible. muItitudes. he
says, are perishinc daily. ami all
might be saved were resources ade-
quate.
In making this estimate" says Mr.
barton. I'VE have fixed the smallest
sum that can he considered az ap-
proximately sufficient to preserve
these homeless. helpless. starving
masses who arc dependent upon the
committee. We place this amount at
IS month, II cents day. for each
person. There are some who can live
on ie~s than this. while. according TO
some of our distributors. in some
areas several times this amount will
be required
Assuming this basis for a working
estimate OF present immediate need
We record the number OF accessible
refugees according to tho latest re-
ports Of the relief agents in the diff
ferent fields, as follows:
TN Asia Minor-Arruenians, refu-
gees, 350 900; accessible, $50 600.
Greeks. refugees. soc. 1000: accessible,
10000 Caucasus. refugees, 300 900;
accessible 10000 Syria -Syrians.
refugees l,25o 900. accessible, ZOO
600. Armenians. refugees, 10000, ac-
eessibIe. $4,000. Damascus. refugees.
100 600. Palestine and Egypt, refu-
gees. 100. 900. accessible. 100, 600 Per-
STA. refugees. 1000 900; accessible.
10000. Total refugees, $3.50, 600.
Total accessible. o35. 900.
These figures show n destitute ref
uEee body Of nearly 1000. 600 within
the field Of operation of this commit
tee, Of whom al teHst 935, 600 are
within reach OF our distributing
forces
"Ail Of the above GAS 200 accessible
refugees Will not require free relief.
but can live upon partial assistance,
while some must have much moro
than the s a month. Assuming that
an average OF g month. or cents
day, will meet the Immediate needs.
we have an Immediate call for s4.675.-
000 month, or s56,10o, 900 a year
At least 400, 900 OF the accessible des-
utute are children without fathers,
and many of them without mothers.
These will need support for several
years before they can become indie
pendent, amounting 10 at least s24,-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-29
PROH|T-TAk|hG HOLDS
SWAY ON THE STREET

New York, Sept sa--rn the actual
bank statement today reserves were
decreased sis.7os.44o; loans decreased
SlAls4.oee and net demand deposits IN
creased $4,000 600 IN the average
statement reserves we're decreased
a7ssi 1870: loans increased ss,3s9.eoa ana
net demand deposits increased siS.aTo.-
oAo
The fact that loans decreased heavily
toward the end OF the week at the
same time that prices OF stocks were
advancing sharply is evidence that
broker. are borrowing money In the
West
war new. was excellent today and
Included tire new move started hy the
allies along the channel front. News
Prom all other fronts was much the
sarns as for the previous day, he
hef in an early end of the war -
growing stronger particularly ara "ns
~vesters
the last hour Friday there was rnueh
pront4takinE today Steel reacted
ront az did Mexican Petroleum ON
h. other hand Hide and LEATHER. pre-
serred moved up nearly two points -
new high record while Tobacco Pro-
duet. rose more than point
Tobacco stocks have great reason for
strength IN the collapse OF BaiEarla~
Tn. ror. Of KavalA now held by the
Eulra~s hut soon TO be surrendered ~
the greatest pert In the world fer
TURKISH tobacco. tire Macedonian
brand.
Malt common. fetI to ~ and tire
,1fayiaating pool rnsy be expected to
begin buying soon. The pool had &C
ceptea deposits Of common stock 10 h@
voted In favor OF liquidation on terms
announced publicly several months
arr The common has no value *
e~nt M allowed in connection with
licuidation-
Marin. p-efe-red had another burst
# strength which failed TO attract
following.