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The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
Hundred-Mile Gun Is Plan
OfU. S. to Surpass German

Tests conducted by experts OF the
Navy Department Ordnance Bureau
indicate that a recent model of the
sixteen-inch naval gun, IL modified in
construction, will hurl a nine-inch shell
approximately 1O6 miles, or IS miles
farther than the gun used by the
Germans in shelling Paris.
Experiments Being Considered.
Experiments for the creation OF a
Iong-range cannon have been given
careful consideration by officials or
the Navy Department who are deter
mined that America shall be prepared
for any war emergency, whether 1t be
a sea attack upon Heligoland or a
defense of Atlantic ports.
In perfecting the 100-mile gun 1t Is
probable that the first step will be
the remodeling OF a sixteen-inch gun
to permit OF the firing of a nine-inch
shell. The firing chamber of the gun
would remain practically undisturbed,
but the rified chamber would be re-
duced to a diameter Of nine inches.
she'll from 30 to 100 miles and would
give a practical basis upon which to
design the projected 10O-mile gun. Ord
nance experts frankly doubt the mill
tary value Of a long range weapon.
They assert that il is folly to con-
slider the use of a weapon which would
use 1900 worth Of explosive with each
projectile unless some means were dis
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
German War Credit Faces
Dissatisfied Liberal Press
Russian and Rumanian Peace Terms Bring
). Condemnatory Articles in Heretofore
Loyal Newspapers.

Growing dissatisfaction with the
Russian peace Is evidenced in ex-
tracts from the German liberal and
majority socialist press made pub
lie yesterday. The organs of these
parties, hitherto loyal to the gov
ernment, profess their dissatisfac-
tion to the point OF threatening to
vote against the next war credits.
In an article in the government
socialist Frankfurter Volkestimme
Of March 6, Herman Wendell gov
ernment socialist leader, says the
Russian peace means the collapse
OF the German socialist peace pro-
gram.
After this peace with Russia. /"
he writes, after this peace with
Rumania, extorted from a choking
and collapsed adversary. what be-
comes of all the fiowery talk about
a peace of accommodation and the
rights Of self-determination. dis
armament and a league OF nations
but a faint reverberance and
smoke? The policy of might is tri-
umphant. 1t Is true that we (the
socialist party have been success
full in very small things but for the
sake of these bagatelles should we
vote war credits in order that Ger
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Wounded Slightly.

necessary to increase the size OF the
army. 1t is hoped to evolve a plan
that will give the greatest amount OF
protection for the Industries Of the
country.
No intimation came from the White
House concerning the main points of
information the President is likely to
discuss in. the Baltimore speech. 1t
was thought in tho best informed
quarters the opportunity would be ac-
cepted to denounce all German peace
protestations as Unworthy OF consid-
Grafton, and insist that the nation
concentrate all energy in the effort to
destroy the power of the Teutonic war
lords.
A written by the President
oh March 25 to Bishop Thomas S.
Henderson, of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, throws an interest
ing light on the long-distance dis
cussions between Washington and
the capitals of the Teutonic en-
pires over peace some weeks ago.
1t reveals the policy of the admin
istration, past, present and future
to be entirely consistent with the
announced war aims Of the United
States.
The Presidents letter was writ
ten in reply to an inquiry to know
il he had changed his attitude con-
cerning a negotiated peace as ex-
pressed in his Flag Day address,
his reply to Pope Benedict, and his
message to Congress on the declar-
alton of war with Austria. The let
ter follows:
In reply to your letter of March
81 may l not say that you are per-
fectly safe in using the words which
you quote from my message as eX-
pressing my unaItered thought and
unbroken purpose. 1t is always our
duty to find out what the express
sion Of a desire for peace from our
opponents really means. but unless
it means IA complete and convinc-
ing program OF justice. upon which
a lasting peace can really rest (and
We have had as yet no evidence that
it means anything of that kind, it
means nothing"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

BOARDS WILL.
HALT GOUGING
President Perfects Plan to
Guard Against Favorit-
ism and Pro6teering.

BY direction of President Wilson,
a plan has been perfected to guard
the Army and Navy departments
against charges that favoritism and
profiteering exist in the allotment
and conduct Of war contracts.
The plan will be announced in a
few days, and provides for the Gre
alton of several score of price fixing
boards. Under this plan the ma
tion's industries will be well rep
resented, both in the councils
which fix prices and in those divi-
sions which will determine where.
when and by whom the government
contracts shall be undertaken.
Leaders in every industry have
been named for membership on the
several boards. and with them will
rest the responsibility Of stamping
out profiteering and distributing the
work in such a manner that each
Industry may give a maximum serv-
ice without burdening unduly the
transportation facilities in any Sec
ton of the country.
The new plan has been worked
out so skillfully that 1t is believed
IL will in no way disrupt the pres
ent war machinery. No department
will be deprived OF its powers of
determining its needs and of pre-
senting contracts. Each department
will submit its needs at a council
table, at which representatives of
other departments sit. The navy
will ask for shrapnel in the same
breath that. the army presents its
requirements, and without delay or
misunderstanding the available
supply will be allotted to each and
contracts signed.
Under this plan no department
will be upset by the fear that an
other department Is getting all the
raw materials and finished products
from any industry. nor will any
manufacturer have grounds for the
charge that his competitor is get
ting a better price or better condi-
tions.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

she'll nre which lasted eighty min
utes.
HeinIes Fear Americans.
At a quarter before midnight the
enemy gunners switched their at
tention on two spots where they be-
Iieved American batteries were To-
Gated. They suddenly slammed down
a normal barrage which was not par
ticularly intense and indicated that
they feared attack by an American
raiding party.
The Americans, their gun masks
on. stood to until the barrage died
down. There was no infantry &C
tivity.
The Germans again shelled a couple
of towns, without, however, causing
any casualties. Soon the firing died
down except for occasional machine
gun rattles.
Our observers noted considerable
enemy troop movements in the neigh
borhood of Pannes. The /Bavarians
are wearing new uniforms and can
be plainly distinguished from the
other German units. In the after
noon the weather cleared somewhat,
but there was no aerial activity.
All signs point to a standstill of
the great German drive in Picardy.
The German war office statement to-
day claims only 5000 additional
prisoners since Thursday. The whole
tenor of the communiQue indicates
a material slackening of the often
sive. A new advance is claimed
but the claim has all the earmarks
of giving the optimists in Germany
a chance to come back" at the pes
simists instead of being q clear-cut,
triumphant statement of progress
such as featured the Berlin bulle-
tins in the first phases of the drive
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

man regiments may fulhll the gio-
rious duty of overcoming a revolu-
tion in Finland? The party can no
longer support this war policy, 1t
cannot assent to this peace. IL can
not vote new war credits"
The Muenchner Neueste Mach
richten. progressive, warns that the
Russian peace will prove a contin-
ual source of danger in future
peace negotiations and afterwards.
The Berliner Tageblatt says that
the German was never so poorly in
formed about Russia and predicts
that the mass OF Russian sentiment
is for the prolongation of the war.
The Boersenzeitung, liberal, says
the chancellor will have great diff
ficulties passing his war credits
this week, The Frankfurter Eel
tung prints a resolution Of the So
cialist party of that city calling on
its representatives in the Reichstag
to repudiate the Russian peace and
demand that the Chancellor make a
clear declaration on, Belgium.
Other papers condeming the peace
are Hamburger Echo. Schwaebish
Tagwacht. Mannheimer, Volks-
timme and Chemnitzer Volkes-
timme.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
EYES ON WISCONSIN
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Democrats are making no pre-
dictions. although they feel reason
ably sure that Joseph z. Davies. who
was Endorsed by the President will
win. Leaders on both sides admit
that the vote which may be given
to Victor Berger, the Socialist can
didate. Is an uncertain quantity. and
that the result as between Lenroot
and Davies will be largely determined
by the size Of the Berger vote.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis. Of
Illinois. Democratic whip Of the Sem
ate, who has been making speeches
for Davies, returned to Washington
yesterday. He declined to make any
statement as to the result.
Senator. Curtis, Of Kansas, secre-
tary of the Republican Senatorial
campaign committee, talked by tele-
phone with the headquarters at Mad
isen last night and received assur-
ahces that the chances for Lenroots
election are very bright.
Frank p. Woods. chairman of the
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
TO REFORM GIRLS

49, CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
which It has been decided as yet to
use part Of the fund set aside yester-
day by President Wilson.
THE centering OF tens Of thousands
Of men at certain points has naturally
increased the number Of girls and
women at these places needing cor
rection." declared Mr.. Fosdick, and
the present policy Of enforcing strict
ly State and Federal laws against
vice has brought out forcibly the
acute need for increased facilities
where young girls may stay while
awaiting the action OF the court and
institutions where the more confirmed
delinquents may be confined. The de-
tention houses and reformatories ara
a vital war necessity. Additional facili-
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
D. G. DRAFTEES,
96 IN NUMBER
ANSWER CALL
Of Men Starting for Camp
Today, Two Brothers
Are to Join a Third.

Ninety-six enthuSiastic Washington
draftees received their instructions
regarding entrance into the service
of the United States army in the
board room OF the District Building
last night. from Acting Adjutant
General d. j. Donovan. Capt Ray
mond o. Wilmarth. military aid to
the Adtutant, and Lieut.. James ].
hilroy. Six were excused.
When Capt. Wilmarth and Lieut..
Kilroy marched across to the front
OF the room before giving the in
structions the enthusiasm Of the men
burst into loud applause.
The 102 draftees OF the second call
will assemble at the District Build
ing at o'clock this morning to re-
ceive instructions before leaving for
Camp Meade.
After a short speech. Gen. Donovan
called upon Merritt o. Chance. chair
man Of local board No. 3, to address
the men.
Mr.. Chance said he had seldom seen
so fine an American spirit displayed
as then. He wished the men God
speed on their journey to Berlin.
John Eagle, an army veteran, was
chosen leader Of the corps, and will
march at the head of the procession
to the Union Station this morning. A
band will accompany the men, and
preparations have been made at Camp
Meade for their reception.
The men were given medical exami-
nations by Lieut.. Kilroy before being
certified as ready. They broke up
singing and laughing. one of them
gaining cheers by singing "weIl come
marching home boys with the scalp
Of Kaiser BiI."
Among the men who will march
away this morning are Clarence and
Percy Talley. two boys who will go
10 join a brother in the army.
Their mother will then have no
sons left Her eldest son, Carlton,
Joined in December. When the draft
claimed the other two Mrs. Tally did
not ask either of them to apply for
deferred Classification. but told them
to go IL the United States needed
them more than she.
Percy Talley was employed in the
District Health Department and was
a second year student at the George
town University OF Law. while Clar-
ence was a member OF the Police De-
partment.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
CARL BUENZ JOY RIDES
DESPITE HIS SENTENCE
Bernstorf's Friend, Declared Dan
gerous Alien. Shirks Internment.

New York, April Carl Buenz. 70.
former German consul general in New
York and friend OF Count Won Bern
storff, was today reported to Federal
authorities as enjoying automobile
rides in Central Park, notwithstand-
ing his sentence to eighteen months
Imprisonment at Atlanta. which had
been stayed temporarily on doctors
certificates that to move him would
shorten his life. Buenz. formerly di-
rector general of the Hamburg-Am
lean Line. in New York. was declared
by Federal agents to be one of the
most dangerous alien enemies in Amer
lea.
Government physicians will re-ex-
anime Buenz to find out whether he is
fit to begin serving his sentence.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

covered for obtaining far greater ac-
curaey Of fire than is possible with
the known methods for estimating
the influence OF wind and weather on
the course of a shell.
Estimates of dimensions for q
l00-mile gun show that with a cal
iber of nine inches it must be at
least ninety feet long. To attain
the results sought. 1t is believed
that a more powerful propulsive
explosive must be perfected. Ad-
vances are being made almost every
day in this direction. The extreme
heat generated by the explosives
now used would not permit OF many
shots If the huge charge needed to
throw a projectile 100 miles were
used in the l6-inch naval gun in
use on the latest United States
warships.
Good Results Obtained.
British ordnance experts have
achieved the best results in bonn
bardments from the use of l6 and
lS-inch rifles mounted on broad
beamed monitors. These guns have
prevented the Germans from using
Ostend as a storage point for re-
serve supplies. The monitors have
done effective work at a range of
fourteen and sixteen miles. but
guns used at the same angles have
registered hits and misses with no
apparent change in velocity or di-
rection of the air currents.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

ties aid materially in combating a
peril 10 our military forces"
A special committee 70. disburse the
fund, now being organized by Mr.. Foe
dick. includes among its personnel
Mrs. Newton ID. Baker. wife OF the
Secretary Of War. who has been ac-
tive in sociological and welfare work
among the soldiers. II viii work in
connection with the Committee on
Protective Work for Girls and the
Law Enforcement Bureau. both sd-
juncts Of the training camp commits
sion.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
Detroit Short 10000 Workers.

Detroit. Mich, April 1.-The Detroit
board of commerce formally announc-
ed today that Detroit industries are
at present short about 10000 skilled
workers. This announcement was
made in consequence of reports from
the East that there was a surplus Of
skilled mechanics here.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
BAKER GOES TO ITALY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The report from General Bliss
Yesterday. was the most encourage
ing of all. His message said all
the ground taken by the Germans
in the battle started on Saturday
south of the Somme over a front Of
sixty kilometers had been retaken
by the French. The enemy losses
in men were stated to be enormous.
lie MOnChel and Assainvilles were
mentioned as having been re-taken
by the French in counter-attacks
against the TeutOnici forces. Else
where south of the Somme the line
was said to remain unchanged.
General Pershing's report, which
carried practically the same infOr-
nation, concluded with this SEN
tenCe:
After a day of heavy fighting all
along the line the situation con-
tinues to improve"
To Inform Public.
Pershing or Bliss had not either
made a detailed report of the part the
American forces are taking in the
fighting. or the number of United
States soldiers arrived at the battle
is received instructions have been re-
ceived at the War Department to make
it public.
The Presidents plan to get the great
est possible number of troops to
France in the least possible time is
declared to be working smoothly. No
more furloughs or leaves of absence
are to be granted save in extraordinary
cases. for an indefinite period
American soldiers are being
massed at certain Atlantic ports of
embarkation. No ship will sail
without taking every man for which
space can be found.
The national army divisions which
may be the first to go. it was
learned. include those now at Camp
Upton and Camp Yaphank, New
York: Camp Dix. New Jersey; Camp
DevenS. Massachusetts,. and Camp
Lee. Virginia.
Many Of these divisions are said
to be so far advanced in their train
ing they could go into action with
out additional preliminary work.
The opportunity for such service is
regarded as a certainty among
those who appear to know some
thing Of the campaign plans now
being urged from Washington.
To Protect Home Industries.
The President. 1t is thought, will
take up with the House Military Az
fairs Committee, at an early date
such legislation as he may regard
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

Congressional campaign committee Of
the Republicans, predicted Lenroot's
election by something over 1900. He
has been in conference with members
Of the House who vent TO wiscon-
sin 70 make speeches for Lenroot
and who believe his election assured.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
Mines Observe Holiday.

Hazleton. Pa. April L-There was .
complete suspension OF operations al
the anthracite mines Of the Iehigh
field today in observance OF the eight
hour day anniversary OF the United
Mine Workers.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
L W. W. Plead Not Guilty y

Chicago. April l.-Pieas OF not gull
ty were entered by Ill indicted mem
bers of the ]. W. W. when they were
arraigned for trial in the Federal
court today. Selection Of the jury
was begun.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
AMERICAN WOMEN NO SLACKERS

We can we'll be proud of our
American girls and women. In
France and England women are TAX
ing up the work of men resolutely,
and have shown their ability to do
almost all kinds of work. When it
becomes necessary women will show
their worth in countless shops, stores,
factories and offices. No one hears
them complain of their hard work.
These are the days when American
men have cause to respect, love and
honor their mothers, wives and Sis
tiers. If she is borne down by the
weakness and sufferings of womat-
kind. she should be helped by herbal
tonic made with glycerin which has
had such uniform success during the
past half century. She should be well
instead of sick and suffering; healthy
and vigorous, instead of worn-out
and weak; bright eyes, clear skin,
rosy cheeks-you wouldn't think it
was the same woman, and it's all due
to the use of few bottles of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. (In
tablets or liquid
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
Man Power Issue.
Americans March On.

With the American Army in France,
April Lit Is raining heavily today.
and the highways are being turned
into . mass Of mud. But the Amsri-
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

can troops are trudging through it
without complaint, on the march in
all directions.
There is a feeling of expectancy. not
devoid OF some apprehension as the
critical situation become more and
more tense and the tide of battle
leaps higher and higher toward its
zenith.
All communiques show that the
fighting is becoming ficrcer and
fiercer. owing to the shock tactics.
the troops now operating in the open,
as the battle ground has shifted so
rapidly it has swept entirely outside
all previously organized entrenched
positions.
The colossal conflict is like a power
full malestrom sucking into its vortex
troops of both belligerents from all
sectors OF the front, expanding and
growing bigger all the time. The
whole weight of the world-war is CEN
tering gradually on the forty mile
front between Amiens and Com
piegne, where indications point to a
decision being reached.
Enemy Masks Operations.
The enemy continues to mask his
main operations. which aim at
.Amiens. by fianking thrusts against
the French toward Paris and
against the British in the north.
Meanwhile, Hindenburg is slowly
and gradually melting his reserves
in the furnace. Austrian and Bull
garian troops are appearing in the
battle and the enemy has even
thrown a naval INSTRUMENTATION
always entrusted with guarding the
coast-into the Picardy combat, in
dicating how pressed he Is for
troops.
A considerable number OF Krupp
batteries cut loose against two
towns in the American lines at 10
o'clock last night, intermingling
with high explosives. shrapnel and
gas shells.
The enemy's target was a couple
of miles behind the front line
trenches. so it was not necessary
for our troops to stand to" in the
open. Consequently. they went deep
underground during the intensive
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

Prof. Rausenberger, German ord
nance expert. is reported to be the in
ventor of the seventy-six mile gun
which has been .bombarding Paris
from st. Gobain Forest. Berlin dis
patches, via Amsterdam. bring the re-
port, but Rausenberger is about the
nineteenth man who has been called
the Inventor Of the monster. so it's
question.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

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The Washington herald., 1918-04-02
Latest Casualty List
From Gen. Pershing

The following casualties are re-
ported by the Commanding Gener-
nj OF the American Expeditionary
Foreesi
killed In action.
? died OF wounds.
died of disease.
2 severely wounded.
II slightly. wounded.
Killed In Action.
Private william Rapp.
Died Of Wounds.
Private Lewis e. Fischer.
! Died Of Disease.
Private George G. FitksImmOns.
Private Pearson L. Brown.
Private Jesse e. stincheomb.
Private Francis Wells.
Wounded Severely.
Private Eugene w. Elstun.
Private Joseph c. NOwak.
Wounded Slightly.
First Lieut.. George e. Boyd.
Sergt. Joseph Petrush.
Corp. Milton willard.
Wagner Frank LOsey.
Private Homer Ayler.
Private Harold +. Buehblnder
Private Howard III. Crum.
Private Moses Fischer.
Private Francis J. Calvin.
Private Zed 8. Honaker.
Private Samuel w. Kopp.
Private Clifford LedfOrd.
Private LonnIe n. Rouse.
Private HarIIe c. smith.
Private Troy A. TRrwater.
Private John Urban.
Private Fred Warnasch-
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Wounded Severely.
Private Eugene w. Elstun.
Private Joseph c. NOwak.
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Died Of Disease.

Private George G. FitkslmmOns.
Private Pearson l.. Brown.
Private Jesse Z. StincheOmb.
Private Francis Wells.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

War on Bedbugs
r. ID. :. Kills and Routs the
Enemy.

Fatal TO all in
seCts and = sure -
killer for bcdbuEs. AI
One can Of L. n. :. 80
now as a prevcn- 'n
tive would he worth IEfS
five gallons Of any Io
kind OF poi SON XE
later on. Put M S
in large cans, with 10y
handy spout cop.
only one OSI Er
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known RS y. ID. q. -
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To Protect Home Industries.

The President. 1t is thought, will
take up with the House Military Az
tAirs Committee, at an early date
such legislation as he may regard
The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

Died Of Wounds.
Private Lewis e. Fischer.
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The Washington herald., 1918-04-02

Private william Rapp.