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The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
ACTIVITY SHOWN ON
THE BELGIAN FRONT
Military Report for Last Week Is
sued by Legation.

The Belgian legation has received
the following summary of military
operations on the Belgian front dur
ing the week ending September l3:
During the past week the artillery
OF both sides has been very active.
particularly along the portion Of our
lines south of the User. During the
night of September s, in a series OF
vigorous attacks, our troops increased
their gains of August 26. along the
Langemarck Railway in the vicinity
OF kfppe. After very short prepara-
tory bombardment we advanced along
a front OF about a mile and a quarter
and penetrated into the enemy's posi-
tons on both sides OF the Steenstraat-
Dixmude road-to the depth of about
LOCO yards. Stubborn hand-to-hand
hGhting occurred to the north Of
hippe and further south. in the re-
gion of St Julien. where our troops,
in a surprise attack. penetrated the
German lines to an average depth of
600 yards. On September u, at dawn,
after short and violent preparation
by the artillery. Belgian troops car
ried by assault a number of German
positions in the region OF Draaibank.
Attacking early on the following
morning. the Germans succeeded lin
regaining a foothold In some ofbthe
positions marking our new lines to
the south OF Draaibank. but a new Of
fensive during the course OF the
morning regained them for us def
nitely. in spite OF the. enemy's stub
born and repeated counter attacks
During this week we have taken
about 500 prisoners, beside capturing
twenty-five machine guns and much
trench equipment. Notwithstanding
unfavorable atmospheric conditions.
the aviation section was OF great as
sistance in establishing communica-
tions and carrying out observation,
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
PITTMAN URGES
OIL LEASING
Senator Predicts Federal
| Mining Control If Meas
| ure Fails.

Government control and operation
Of the entire mining industry. in
cluding the oil flelds OF the West
ern States, and the great deposits
Of coal. iron. copper and gold, will
become necessity within a short
time unless the oil leasing bill is
passed, Senator Pittman, OF Nevada.
warned the Senate yesterday.
Senator Pittman said that he
would greatly depiore such action.
but that the President will be fore
ed to act IL Congress will not agree
to permit the oil lands on the pub
lie domain to be opened up to ex-
ploration.
Borah Opposes Leasing.
Senator Borah, of Idaho, always
staunch advocate of government
ownership. interrupted Senator Pitt
man to say that he thought this
would be a good thing. The leas-
Ing system has proven a failure,
senator Borah said. and that pretty
soon the governmen. will md II
necessary to abandon 1t. In a short
time. he predicted. the people will
nave courage enough to come out
sduarely In favor OF public owner
ship
Senator Pittman explained to the
Senate that the conferees of the SEN
ate and House have been unable to
reach an agreement on the leasing
Dill. He had the clerk read letters
written by him to Secretaries Lane
and Daniels and Attorney General
Gregory beseeching them to attend a
conference with the Senate con-
ferees in order tn reach an under
standing as to the terms of a bill
which would be acceptable to these
department heads. The conference
was to have been held next Monday,
but Attorney General Gregory and
Secretary Daniels pleaded that their
engagements would not permit them
to attend at that time
Senator Pittman said the differ
ences between the Senate and House
over the bill are irreconcilable, and
that unless the Cabinet officers can
force compromise no legislation can
be passed at this session.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18

negatIon of President Wilson OF the
peace plan Of the enemy which vax
born In Berlin and died in Washing
ton"
This statement of one OF the Amer.
lean war leaders expresses the sentl-
ment OF the two militant branches
OF tne government where there was
enthusiastic discussion Of the PresI-
DENTS rejection OF the Austrian over.
lures Tor preliminary nonbindlng
round table talk on peace.
The three branches OF the govern
ment most directly affected by the
Presidents note were the Embsrka-
ton service. which is closely allied
with the navy; the Provost Marshal
Generals ONCE. which is creating the
new army to make a total OF four
millions in France by July; and The
Office OF the Acting Secretary OF War,
Mr.. Crowell, who is Director of Mu-
niUons.
Mr. stettinius, II was stated yester-
day. is in close contact daily with
the service of supplies not only for
the United States but for most of
the allies. There is an understand
ing that he is one of directorate
IN Europe which controls a pool OF
supplies and that his work Is to be
ever increasing till the eighty divi-
sions demanded by the staff to end
the war are actually on the battle
fronts.
One principle that is already
grounded in the War Department Is
that no soldier, regular or recruit,
shall be sent TO Europe who has not
SIX months supplies ahead of him
The task OF Mr.. Crowell and Mr..
stettinius is therefore TO apply that
principle to four million of combat
ant Americans in Europe and in fact
on all the fronts where there are
americans. from the White Sea to
the Adriatic
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
LODGE HAS PRAISE
FOR WILSON'S STAND
ON AUSTRIAN NOTE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

What does this mean? 1t means
that when the President recognizes
the Jugo-Slavs as belligerent ma
tion he sets his hand to a document
which means the dissolution of the
Austrian empire. a consummation
devoutly to be wished. II Bohemia
is to be Independent the most i'm
portant port economically and in
dustrially of Austria is taken away.
1t must not stop there. The Slovak
race, which Austria holds and holds
oppressively. must be set free and
given independence. and the Presi-
dent has entered upon that great
policy most wisely. ! believe"
In concluding his speech. Senator
Lodge pleaded for continued warfare
as the best answer to the peace sug-
gestion, saying:
We shall press on until the only
cnd worthy attainment is fully
reached. Germany has brought un-
Numbered woes upon an innocent
world. She must be put in a position
where she cannot strike again. She
had appealed in the lust OF conquest
to the dread arbitrament OF arms. BY
that she must abide. She shall not now
resort TO talk and bargain for a de-
cislon.
To Free World for Deeeney.
I'VE mean to put her in physical
bonds. We mean TO make the world
safe for all free, law abiding, decent
people so that they may live their
lives I'm peace. unthreatened and un-
alarmed. For this We fight We shall
not ask more. We shall never accept
less"
Following Senator Lodges speech
Senator Thomas. OF Colorado. said
that the President in rejecting the
Austrian proposal spoke for the whole
nation.
There can be no difference of
opinion as to our object in the war"
Senator Thomas said, NOR as to the
reason why we entered 1t. nor the
terms upon which We will agree TO
peace. The President speaks for all
the people"
Representative Fess in addressing
the House said, II am pleased with
the answer. 1t leaves no chance for
the enemy to gain by diplomacy what
he could not win on the field.
The reply should be a guarantee
against our taking first step which
must be followed by second and
third TO the last. Discussion OF un-
binding terms in the dark, as sug-
gested in the note, can result in no
good. but ] fear would do a great
harm. II the rule OF Teutonism ever
endangered the liberties of the world
that danger was never so APPALLING as
now. We must end that danger now
or never. The Presidents reply
should be an end to this peace often
sive until the enemy is on his knees,
his armies surrendered"
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
GARFIELD DECLINES
TO MEET STRIKERS
Fuel Administrator Insists That
Miners Return to Work.

Fuel Administrator Garfield threw
another bombshell into the camp OF
the striking miners of the anthracite
district yesterday when he refused
to see committee from them. J. o.
Rumberger, an anthracite mine
worker, not an officer of the United
Mine Workers Union. wired DR.. GAR
field yesterday from Shamokin to
know IL DR.. Garfield would meet q
committee direct from the miners
The Mine Workers. Union officials
have repudiated the strike and may
withdraw the union cards of the men
out.
DR.. Garfield did not reply to Rum
berger, but wired James Matthews,
president Of District . of the United
Mine Workers of America. that II
the strikers returned to work he
would take up the matter through this
regular channels of the organization.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
COL. ANDREWS
ASKS HARMONY
Motrot Transport Corps
Paid Tribute by Chief
at Banquet.

Members of the Motor Transport
Corps were urged to continue TO work
together In an effort to promote the
efficiency OF the service by Lieut.,
Col. Barrett Andrews at the banquet
given by members of the training
branch of the corps In the Hotei
Washington last night.
Col Andrews declared that the CO.
operation of the members of the divi-
sion has been one OF the chief reasons
for the success of the service.
The majority OF those attending the
banquet expect shortly 20 be sent 10
the various motor transport schools
now being established throughout the
country. Col. Andrews will be in
charge Of all such schools and train
ing camps
Capt. DiIlinsham Presides.
other addresses were given by Capt.
Jay Jackson. lately returned from
overseas duty; R. L. Cooley, Capt
Williamson and Capt. F. B. Anger.
Capt w. F. Dillingham; was, toastmas-
ter. Capt. Jackson and Col. Andrews
were with the first motor transport
division sent abroad.
Capt. Jackson declared that service
abroad. even II II consisted only IN
carrying water. was an honor to any
man.
Guests at the banquet were: Lieut.
Col Barrett Andrews, Capt w. F.
Dillingham;, Capt. Jay Jackson. Lieut.
Jules Glaenzer, F. r. Simmons. o. NJ.
Burke. Capt. F. b. Anger. A. Fefelle,
W. d. Myers. James Doyle, Watson
B. Miller. Lieut.. Charles NJ. Fritz,
Capt X. w. Ford. Z. B. Mower,
Evans Browne. NJ. S. Harrison, Evert
Rich. Lieut. 7. L. Salter. Lieut.. S. P.
Good, Lindsey Tipp. B. w. Cotton,
Barry B. Cam, A. II. Hopkins, Capt.
C. d. Paxon, Lieut.. s. w. Long, F. j..
Splitstone. Lieut.. c. W. Coleman,
Lieut.. d. B. Williams. w. J. Cuppy,
@. Hill, Elmer whitehil, Capt. Rus
sell Marston. Carl Behr. Capt l. T.
Durant. Capt. J. F. Mead, r. Sherer,
II. Page. T. W. Ayers, F. B. Poe. w.
L. Peters. Capt J. Robinson Dun.
Capt. Lawrence Mead. Capt G. P.
Williamson, r. L. Cooley. l. L. Bene-
dict. Capt J. P. McGee, H. w. Ger
manos, John A. Clark and ]. L. Mar
tin.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
CRAFTSMEN EXPECT
WORD OF INCREASE
Macy Board Will Issue Report !.
Belief.

Definite word on an increase Of
wages of craftsmen from the Macy
Board is expected by the officers OF
the Draftsmen's Union affiliated to
the American Federation Of Labor.
at meeting of the union to be held
this evening at 8 O'Clock at the Per-
petual Building Association Hail.
Eleventh and E streets northwest.
The officers will report upon the
mass meeting OF craftsmen to be
held at Typographical Temple. Sep
tember 80. The following have ac-
cepted invitations to attend the mass
meeting and deliver addresses: Rep
resentative Zlhlman OF Maryland. A..
F. Of L. Organizer sterne. Mr. Egan.
editor "A. F. of l. Weekly News Let
ter. and Secretary Flaherty of the
National Federation of Postal EN-
ployes. The Draftsmen's Union has
extended invitations to all craftsmen
both government and private TO at
tend this meeting.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Auto Turns Turtle in Street.

An auto owned and operated by
east, skidded last night on the slip
perry pavement at Virginia avenue
md Sixth street Southeast. and turn
ed turtle, catching occupants of the
car underneath. Accompanying Mr..
Wolff were @. A. Wolff and NJ. A.
Rote. both of 4o7 G street southeast.
and NJ. Applebaum. living at All G
street southeast. All were shaken up
badly and bruised. The auto was
damaged considerably.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Colored Man Is Wounded.

Sam Bruce. colored man living al
ll12 First street southeast, while II
600 O'Neals court southwest las
night. was shot through the left
shoulder with a 3S-caliber revolver In
the hands Of James Robertson, anoth.
er colored man, who resides at 81 L
street southwest The wounded mar
was taken to Casualty Hospital
where 1t was found his injuries were
not serious. Robertson was arrested
He claims the shooting vas acci
dental.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Name Training Camp
For Col H. L. Kendrick

BY order OF the Secretary OF War,
the training camp for the chemical
warfare section. now under construc.
tion at Lakehurst n. J.. is desigs
mated as Camp Kendrick"
This new camp is named IN honof
OF Professor Colonel. retired Henry
l. hendrick, LID. who. after con-
siderable service as a commissioned
officer, served as professor Of chem-
istry, mineralogy and geology at ths
L. s. Military Academy from MsrciI
3. 1851, until his retirement from nc
tive service. December l3. 1880.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Automobile Stolen.

Weyrich & Menefee, proprietors Of
the Seaton garage, 45-49 Seaton street
northeast. last night reported 10 10
lice headquarters that a five-passen-
ger, dark blue body Oldsmo bile, model
of 1916, had been stolen from their
garage. 1t carried Maryland license
No 3-O52
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Col. Thompson Donates
Houseboat to Veterans

Convalescent soldiers at Walter
Reed Hospital now have a houseboat
at their disposal, according TO an an
nouncement made by Mrs. James Car
roll Frazer, chairman OF the comforts
committee Of the Navy League. yes
terday.
Col Robert Thompson has turned
his houseboat Everglades" over to
the wounded soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
ALEXANDRIA
THE HERALD BUREAU,
A 5. Doniphan.
II King STREET.

IL hinE street.
Alexandria. Va. Sept. T.-CorporaI
William Burkholder Richards, q years
old. unmarried. son Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Archie Richards. Seminary Hill, Alex
andris county, was severely wounded
while fighting in France August Il
according to word received by his
parents from the War Department.
Corporal Richards was called for
military service September 5, 1917 and
went to Camp Lee and went overseas
last May. A letter was received by
Richards mother August 4 I'm which
he stated he was well and happy "
Corporal Richards was nachinist
and employed at the shops Of ]. A.
Hurley. washington. He has two sis
ters and brother.
special grand jury met this after
noon In the Corporation Court, Judge
L. C.. Barley presiding. After ex-
aiming number of witnesses the
jury was adjourned over until O'Clock
tomorrow, when additional witnesses
will be heard.
Among the witnesses today were
Mayor 7. A Fisher. Police Commits
sioners knight Phillips. Schwarz-
mann and Sweeney; F. F. Marbury,
president OF the Board of Aldermen.
and II. r. Burke, president Of the
Common Council
Mary Custis Lee Chapter. United
Daughters OF the Confederacy,
has elected the following dele:
gates to the State convention which
will be held in Richmond October
2-4: Mrs. James E Alexander, chair
man; Mrs. William J. Morton, Mrs.
5. A. Wallis, Mrs. Norman L. WILL
hanson. Alternates chosen are:
Mrs Wallace Lindsey. Mrs. VIII
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Cora Seals Ask, $1,000 Damases.

Alleging he had pushed her against
the door and closed it on her arm,
after which he beat her. Cora Seals.
of 1901 NJ street northwest. brought
suit for 5000 damages against Alex
Gnder SEuman in the District Supreme
Court yesterday. as compensation for
her INJURIES.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Conservation Strikes Movies.

Motion picture manufacturers are to
go upon a basis OF curtailment in
variety and sizes Of lenses, production
Of lighter machines and substitutes
where possible for brass. aluminium,
steel and iron under the conservation
program OF the War Industries Board.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
Army Nurses Are Entertained.

Army nurses OF the Post Hospital
at Fort Myer were etertained a,
keith's theater- yesterday after
noon at the matinee performance
After the show Mrs. Louis Ashley
Dougher entertained the nurses at
her home on Ontario road north
west
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
LEATHERNECK'S MULE
LOSES LIFE In FIGHT
Dominican Bandits Ambush "Teufel
Hunden" to Their Sorrow.

iiuhoen 10 lneir Sorrow.
Clashes between United States Ma
rines and Dominican bandits occurred
on September and ., without cas-
ualties TO the sea soldiers, according
TO information made public at Marine
Corps Headquarters yesterday.
Col. George Cyrus Thorps. u. s.
Marine Corps. of Northfeld. MINI.
with ten enlisted Marines, was am
pushed at a ford north OF Dos Rios
on September Z. In forty minutes
fighting. at least twenty bandits are
reported killed. There were no Ma
rine casualties, although a mule be-
longing to the sea soldier outfit was
wounded and lost.
A detachment OF the Guardia Ma
cional Dominicana. which is oficered
by Marines, killed three bandits in
a skirmish near Higuey on September
9. The Guardia suffered no casual
ties.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
U. S. Requests Bids for Houses.

Bids have been requested by the
United States Housing Corporation
for the construction OF I4s houses at
Waterbury. Conn.,. and 100 houses, one
school and three dormitories at Indian
Head, Md.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
War Services Stirred
By Presidents Reply.

III anything were needed TO pro-
duce superaccelerauon of the ma
chinery of the War Department to
win the war II was the knockout
The Washington herald., 1918-09-18
r SIT OA

tained at the Civil servic. comnnls-
sion here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
LOCATE BULLET
AT SKULL BASE
future Developments Awaited in
Ccso OF John LHrAin. Shot by
James Dancer.
Danger IN An OPERATION
Odds Against Man ii COMPLICATION
Set in-nelicate Surgery
Required.

Dr. e. T. Foster. who is attend
jne John Larkin. the man shot by
James Dancer Tuesday afternoon
o. this week. announces that the
bullet has been found by the use
of an N-rav lodged in the neck bone
directly at the base OF The skull
The physician states that the
condition is favorable a this time,
and that he will recover providing
serious trouble is not occasiCned
nv infection from the bullet. which
has not been extracted. Great car
is being taken To bring about the
recovery Of T.arkin without resort
Ing TO the removal OF the bullet
which operation would leave the
man with bat little chance for re
covcry-
The bullet could not be removed
without tbo mos delicate operation
which even then would ondanger
tho victims life
Outcome Uncertaia.
The outcome OF wounds Of this
kind are hard 10 predict. and do
vc.opments must be awaited to de
,rrmjn- the seriousness of the case.
I.arkjn was shot last Tuesday in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
APPEAL TO STATE
COURT IN CAPITAL

Springfield. H. Sept l&.-Tha
Rock Island Bridge & Iron works
filed an appeal in the supreme courf
today fro@ Judgment Of the circuit
court Of Rock Island county. which
affirmed an award made by the ill,-
nois industrial commission OF g.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

between Rock Island arsenal ami
the iowa shore at Rock island by
a live electric wire. ho qucsJioa
involved was the degree Of depend
ency upon NcQuaid or his mother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

The government has linz
tied the manufacture Of
metal beds, but ne. for
tunatcly have a consid-
cradle stock Of this Sim
mons 3-riccc steel bed.
However. they will not
last long and our advice
is to take advantage OF
this offer. Our easy cred
it terms will make 1t
convenient for you. This
bed is on sale this week
ct S1S.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

7 desire in this manner to thank
each and every voter who 50 10y
ally supported me in my nomina-
ton for sheriff
JACOB :. WIGEES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Gas Stoves and Ranges

We have Just unloaded of stoves and ranges.
These stoves purchased last January-bafore the
heavy advance in price Of iron and steel this, to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13
Licensed 10 Wed

John {. Esnhc!zcr ..... Rock Island
Grace NJ Eddy .......-. Rock Island
Clarence r Pennington --...- Moline
Marie Ortiz ....... Coal Valley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

Tomorrow we start an introduce
tory sale Of interest" sanitary,
curled hair mattresses The only
objection to hair mattresses in the
past has been their price-but
even then those who were looking
for the cheapest mattresses in
the long run, always bought hair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

This is the famous Sim
mons steel bed with 2
inch posts and 1-inch fill
era. It has the solid s.
piece construction which
has made the Simmons
name stand for durabil-
ity and service for years.
The springs and side
rails are constructed as
one piece, giving the bel
unusual rightly and
strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

mattress. The price we have put
on these interest" hair mat
tresses for just one week, makes
them by far the best mattress for
the money, that we or any other
store can offer. Hair mattresses
will not mat down like the cotton
or felt mattresses sometimes do.
Real satisfaction. brought about
ther Mattresses are included in this sa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-13

by comfortable sleep. is yours if
you have a interest" sanitary,
curIed-hair mattress.
These are made in the best
grade Of ticJing-weight, 45 lbs
have four rows OF stitching on the
edge and are closely tufted. Our
price for one week oaly-S27.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-11
Why Suffer With Eczema?

The CrnnOlene Treatment is a mar
velous remedy for Eczema that is
bringing JOY TO thousands OF people
who had. before using CranOIenc,
given up all hope Of being cured.
CranoIene is a penetrating. healing
ointment, the active principle OF
which Is the fruit acid from the COM
mon table cranberry. This acid Grad
icates from the skin the tiny skin
parasite which Medical authorities
claim IS the cause OF Eczema The
cause destroyed. the healing takes
place quickly under the soothing ac-
ton Of the medicinal ingredients sci
entifcally compounded with the cram
berry extract During the past three
years 1881 Eczema sufferers used
CranOlene on our -pay-when-you-say-
-are-cured" plan. OF this vast
number the majority OF whom had
used. without relief. all other known
remedies less than 4 percent (to be
exact. z21) did not pay our modest
charge. This is the most remarkable
testimonial ever given to any remedy,
so far as we know, in all the medical
history Of the world. A test treat
ment viii be sent free IL you write to-
day, giving name Of your druggist
Address CranoIene. Girard. Kas.
CranOlene is now sold I'm drug stores
at 25c. 81 and S2.50-AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-11
Hair Often Ruined
By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully.
II you want 20 keep your hair look
Ing its best Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkalI
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle. and ruins IL
The best thing for steady use IS Just
ordinary mulsified cocoauut oil (Which
IS pure and Ereaseless). and IS better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls win cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly Sim
ply moistsn the hair with water and
rub il in II makes an abundance
OF rich, creamy lather. which rinses
out easily. removing every particle OF
dust, dirt. dandruff and excessive oil
The hair dries quickly and evenly.
and it leaves the scalp soft. and the
hai- fine and silky. bright. lustrous,
fluffy and easy 10 manage.
Eon can ger mulsified cocoanut OIL
az any pharmacy. it's very cheap. and
q few ounces viii supply every mem
Der OF the family for months.-Adv.