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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
DRAFT PACT OF ENGLAND AilDU.S.|S E
 RATIFIED

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Ratifi- cations of the draft treaties between the United States and Great Britain and Canada were exchanged today at London, it was officially stated at the state department, making them effective from today.
 It is estimated that some 5400O American citizens in the British em- pire, including 5000 in Canada, and 250,000 British subjects and 6O,0O0 Canadians in the United States, will be affected by the treaty.
 American citizens between the ages of 2l and 3l resident in the Brit ish empire will be given 60 days from today in which 10 enlist, enroll or re- turn to their own country for service, but after that time they would be subject to draft bless they had been granted exemption by the American ambassador, aS provided in the treat ies.
 All British subjects and Canadians between the ages of 2l and 5l, the state department explained, who have made declaration of intention to be- come citizens of the United States and who are liable 10 service under the declaration, may, during the O. day period. enlist or enroll voluntar- fly in the British or Canadian forces at any British or Canadian recruiting mission in the United States or may leave the country for enlistment in their own country.
 British subjects and Canadians ,' said the departments statement, be tween the ages of 2l and 30, both inclusive, who have not made declara- tions of intention to become citizens of the United States, and British sub jects and Canadians of the age of 20 10 A, both inclusive, whether they have or have not declared their in tention to become citizens of the United States, may enlist or enroll or leave the United States, as the case may be for the purpose of military service in their own country during GO days from July 30, the date of the exchange of the notifications"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
Czechs Capture Cities And Seize Two Russian Cruisers
 In Fighting on Black Sea

WASHINGTON, July 30. - Cap turc by Czccho-Slovak forces of sev- eral cities in the Caucasus and a Black sea port, where two Russian war ships were seized and a steamer sunk, is reported in the Austrian semi official newspaper Reichpost, accord ing tu information received today by the Czccho-Slovak national council here.
 The war ship guns were turned against the port of Novo Rosis, the newspaper said, but no details as to
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
NJ PLANES ARE PERFECT SAYS
 SECY.BAKER

WASHINGTON, July 3O-Rcports that Gen. PerShing had criticised the American design of the De Haviland bombing plane and asked that no more be sent to France, caused Sec. Baker to announce today that Persh- ing had just asked for an immediate shipment of large number of De Havilands. The order was given priority, and over 400 had been pre- viously shipped. There are no per feet airplanes Mir. Baker said, but the improvements in the best come rapidly. This is true of the De Havi- lands.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31

PARIS, July 30.-American sold iers in the fighting on the Marne sal tent showed themselves equal to the best French troops, declared Andre Tardieu. French high commissioner to the United States at a dinner m his honor last night at the American university union.
 The first great battle in which your own troops have participated extensively has been great victory,
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
AGE LIMIT FOR JOINING NAVY
 IS RAISED
MEN BETWEEN IS AND 40 YEARS OF AGE AND WHO
 ARE NOT WITHIN DRAFT AGE ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE SEAFIGHTERS.

The local naval recruiting office has received word from headquarters to the effect that the age limit has been extended so as to render eligi- ble for enlistment all able-bodied men between tn ages of Is and 40 years, excluding, of course, the men who arc of draft age and who are now registered. Heretofore the age limit was from IS to B, and many we'll qualified men between the ages of B ard 40 were barred from the ssr- vice. The new order will doubtless have the effect of increasing the en- Lstments materially, and the local station will be glad to furnish in formation to anyone interested.
 The navy is just now particularly in need of machinists, boilermakers. gas engine experts. and in fact skill led mechanics of all sorts, and man who has a trade of this sort, either finished or unfinished, cannot do any better than by joining the navy and turning his talents to the aid of Uncle Sam.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31

the damage done were given.
 Cities captured include Stavropol, Sirjebriakov and Michelovka, while it was said that the Czecho-Slovaks operating with Russian white guards had occupied Syzram.
 While no additional information has been received, officials of the council said there is nothing improb- able in tie newspaper account as many Czccho-Slovaks had been held prisoners by the Russians in the Cau- casus ard southern Russia
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
GET WAGE BOOST

NEW YORK. July 3O.-The Unit ed States Steel Corporation has granted an approximate ten per cent wage increase to the laborers in its manufacturing plants. the coal min ing rate previously advanced not be- ing included
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
Americans Continue
 To AriUe in Itdly
By Associated Press.

T0y lfssUOTdNCu T ttos-
 ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUART- FRS IN NORTHERN ITALY. July 30-American troops continue to arrive. They arc in excellent con dition, in splendid spirits and enthus-
 -e';c over their reception. The Ital- ian commanding general and his staff extended greetings while airplanes dropped papers bearing "Viva Will son" The Red Cross has established T hospital at the American base.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
bO[SHEV|K| MAY D|SbAND THE
 RED GUARD
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July 30. - The German-Russian commission, con- sidering the Brest-Litovsk treaty, has agreed on general terms, the state department reports. The Moscow situation grows more critical daily. Wholesale arrests are being made with jails overflowing. It is report
 ed that the Bolsheviki has decided to disband the Red Guard and begin the
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
NEEDS MORE STEEL

WASHINGTON, July 3O = Inc steel requirements of the shipping board for the next three months calls for a million tons, an increase of a quarter of million tons over the regular monthly schedule for that
 period. It is desired to provide re-
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31

reorganization of new army. This is interpreted to mean the carrying out of conscription plan, and fore ing the Cars officers into the old army positions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
ALLIED LINE GOING AHEAD IN RHEIMS -SO|SSONS DIST. REGARDLESS OF PRESSURE
 0F I TEUTON|C DIVISIONS

but reports credit the Allies with making an advance at Aubilly, in the Ardrc ,alley west of Rheims. They also have forged ahead further down toward the bottom of the pocket at Nillers-Aiguizy.
 While these counter blows against the Allied lines are general and of great violence, it is not believed in London that the enemy intends to make a real stand south of the Nesle river. Paris. on the other hand, seems to believe that the Germans may have fixed upon the present loca- ton of their armies as the field upon which they will turn at bay.
 There have been patrol operations along the British front, but nothing significant has occurred there.
 Americans Hold Apex
 WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE AISNE-MARNE FRONT, July 3O.-Through barrage as dead ly as any the Germans have laid down on any sector for many months, the Americans. including men from the middle west, and eastern states, pushed the line forward little more. Tonight the American line forms the apex of the long Allied front. Their progress was considerable though l.ss than two miles, but this IS re- earded as a brilliant operation in view of the determined German counters. On either side the French advanced while English pressure IS maIntain- ed against the east and west Hanks. Early information indicated the with drawal of the Fourth Guards, but 1t was later found that renowned and also the Bavarians, were still on the front. The strong they offered testified to their reputation, but their sacrifice was in vain.
 The Americans withstood two heavy attacks during the night and at daylight began operations which now leave them we'll north of Sergy on the long slopes approaching the heavy woods beyond Nestes, the re- tention of which the Germans are bit terly fighting for The east end ot the line swings northeast opposite this point. and then drops off sharp ly in the direction of Cierges and Roncheres, with the Ourcq river lett far behind. The Germans held posi- |
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31

tions in Nestes forest late today be- fore the whole of Seringes was clear ed. The Germans clung tenaciously to the northern part of the town, us- ing their machine guns murderously. Neither side used artillery. The Americans are masters of the hand to-hand fighting in the streets, driv- ing the enemy before them.
 The story of the fight for the Meurcy Farm, directly south of Serin- ges. will long be remembered in the history of this division. The Ger mans left behind strong force of machine gunners and infantry, and the Americans advanced through the yellow wheat fields which had been torn by the bullets as though they were drilled ground
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
BASEBALL RESULTS
American League.

At St. Louis-Boston II. St Lous 1.
 At Dc:roit-Dctroit }, New York O.
 At Chicago - Washington 5, Chi cago 0.
 At Cleveland-CIcveland 1, Phila- delphia ?: second game, Cleveland ;. Philadelphia l.
 National League. All games postponed on account of rain ana wet grounds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
Berlin Statement.

BERLIN, July 30. - (OfficiaD- North of the Ourcq and southwest of Rheims on Monday the French, British and Americans attacked in strength and were thrown back with the heaviest losses over the entire line. The heaviest attacks of the AL lies were against Hartennes and Fere-en-Tardenois where their waves broke before the German lines, some times under counters. East of Tarde- nois, the Allied thrusts were unsuc- cessful, and repeated Allied attacks southwest of Rheims and everywhere were repulsed with the heaviest los ses
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
Crisis Is Approaching.

WASHINGTON. July 30. - The second battle of the Marne has enter ed a new phase, the increased fury of the fighting. indicating new crisis approaching. It IS not clear whether the enemy reached the line on which it proposed to halt. The intensity or the struggle, the vigor with which the picked troops were hurled for ward in the local counters showed the importance the German high com mand attaches to holding fast for the present. Reaction appeared to the center in the American spear head which is striking at the center of enemy positions. It IS evident that the Germans regarded this thrust as menacing. If the spearhead IS further advanced it might force German withdrawal.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31
Congressmen See Battle.

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE AISNE-MARNE, July 30-Six war-tired congressman are returning to Paris after witnessing from hill side the tussle for possession of Sergy. southeast of the former Ger man base, Fere-en-Tardenois. They probably would have remained longer but heavy shells exploded over their head. They previously visited the Italian front. They said that on Monday they saw their first actual fighting.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-31

PARIS, July 30, (OfficiaD-North- east of Fere-en-TardenoiS the Allied troops in local fighting on Tuesday advanced their line and retained the ground captured in the Sergy region. notwithstanding the German count CTS. German attempts to retake the village of St. Euphraise. southeast of Rheims. failed, although the enemy made a slight advance west of the village.
The sun., 1918-09-08
THE WALKING SCHOOL.
A Citizen Finds Exercise In the Grand
Central Maze.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN--sir. II
Is too bad they do not have mirrored
walls in the Grand Central subway sta
ton. so that It might be termed THE
Grand Central Maze"
/ stepped down the entrance in front
Of the Manhattan Hotel, purchased q
ticket and asked the woman agent the
way to downtown trains. She said,
Keep walking" When I. deposited NV
The sun., 1918-09-08
Early Christmas Planning.

To most Of us it will seem long
look ahead to Christmas, but the
Council of National Defence and q
group OF merchants have been taking
that look and planning the kind OF
Christmas we are to have this war
year. For one thing, it Is agreed that
1t should be useful" Christmas
Gifts, save those purchase for chill
dren, should be chosen for utility
Also, they should be purchased early
not as "early" used to be under
stood, that is. about the second week
In December, but In October or No
vember Moreover, when purchased
they should be carried home from the
store rather than delivered. And II
they have to be shipped to the reclp-
lent, they should be sent q long time
ahead of December %.
Three things were considered by
the Council of National Defence and
the merchants interested-the saving
of material, the saving OF labor, and
the preventing Of transportation con-
gestion. The curtailment Of giving,
except Of useful objects, was agreed
on to save material and release labor
from the production of luxuries. Fur.
Their to prevent the absorption of
labor from war work, the merchants
promised not to hire large force of
employees for the holiday trade" and
not to, increase the normal working
hours Of their force during the holl-
day season. BY spreading the Christ
mas shopping period over the months
OF October, November and December
they expect to prevent transportation
congestion IL enough shoppers carry
home their purchases.
These are worthy purposes, The
Christmas spirit can flourish as beau.
ilfully under such conditions as IL
costly luxuries were procured for
The sun., 1918-09-08
THE BRONX. September 7.
A Remedy for the Softness That
Besets Motorists.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SIN-Sir. What
Mr.. w. F. Farwell says in your issue
Of Wednesday regarding the use of BIZ
cycles as means Of conserving gaso-
lene is very much to the point And
quite apart from the saving OF gas,
bicycle riding would do most OF those
who use cars more real physical good,
As l own both car and cycle claim to
speak by the book"
What gets me Is the use of big cars
made by SO many owners. All Of the
suburban railroad stations offer daily
evidence o. It, Mamma and aunty and
all the kids are there in droves 10 meet
papa. also the chauffeur. and frequently
home Is less than a mile away. In
my own little town. at least. four men
under forty, one a young Lieutenant
with a soft berth. need big cars and
chauffeurs to take them to and from
the depot daily. though in each case it
is only about half mile away. In one
instance 1t actually is less than a quar-
ter OF mile.
II Is distressing, too. to see how many
parents permit young sons and daugh-
tiers TO use big cars to go short dis
tances and on most trivial errands when
bicycles would amply serve the purposes
and do the young people more good and
also be more appropriate in these times
OF conservation and supposed sacrifice
Yes, back to the bicycle, at least part
OF the time, would be good slogan and
good practice for the whole nation.
II there be those who fancy 1t is no
longer stylish" or "dignified," it may
be well to remind them that until war
problems pressed heavily, the President
OF the United States rode a bicycle
quite regularly. OVER FoRTY-FIvE
New YORK Srutember 7
The sun., 1918-09-08

stlll counting the ballots for Vice
President.
The new President, successor to
FENG KUo-cHANo, Is HsU SHIH-
CHANG, n leader In Chinese affairs
since the later years Of the monarchy.
At the time Of Chlna's break with
Germany he was Vice Premier and
expressed his faith in the United
states by allgnlpg China with the
Allies This was not merely to
please America" but, as the Official
Gazette stated at the time, 1.-The cap
it'll fact must be placed on record
that nothing but such an invitation on
the part Of the Washington Govern
ment would have moved the Chinese
authorities to the bold act involved In
the protest to Germany" ,.
There Is decided change In Chi
nese political affairs since the days
OF the first President, YUAN SH1H-
K'AI. He counted upon no Intrusion
OF any other person in the direction
OF the State, and to forestall any ac-
tivity on the part of the Vice-Presl-
dent he sent the unwilling holder Of
that empty honor to an island In the
Forbidden City and kept him there
prisoner. There has been, too. a
marked change In the international
relations of China since the time Of
YUAN. Russia has disappeared as
an aggressive claimant of China's
northern provinces, and Japan Is
China's ally In world war. China
Is endeav0ring to do her share In
this war to gain the lasting friend
ship and support of the great allied
nations. and at the same time to free
herself forever from the arrogant and
obnoxious domination of Germany
over any part of her territory.
China, In fact, Is struggling now
more with internal than International
problems. Her ablest and most pa
triotic men are endeavor;ng TO re-
build the nation and to unite the
north and south under one strong
government. The principal argument
in favor Of HsU SHIH-CHANG's cleo
ton was that he would be acceptable
to the southern provinces of the re-
public. For several months these
have been in state of revolt against
the Pekln Government. with aglta-
tors in Canton and other large south
ern cities favoring the establishment
of separate state. To reconcile
these sectional differences Is the task
before President HsU. He is merely
on trial. If he fails to satisfy the
nation, the council of northern Gen
erals, who nominated him for the
Presidency, will remove him from
office. There must be an ADLER man
ready to succeed him. And that Is
the reason that the vice-Presidency
was so important this year. Perhaps
not all the good ideas Of republican
government come from the west.
The sun., 1918-09-08
BRING OUT THE BICYCLE!
Another Devotee Sings the Praises
of Pedalllng.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir:
heartily agree with the pro-blcycle SEN
timents OF your correspondent w. T.
Farwell Jr., who would give us the
reliable two wheeler as a partial sub
stltute for the automobile and its much
needed gasolene.
have been riding a bicycle for some
years and It has contributed as much
to my health as to my knowledge OF
local geography. People look at one
amazed. Delaware Water Gap! The
Berkshires! Catskills! 1t sounds i'm
possible on a wheel The idea Is more
astounding than the trip itself.
The way in which a bicycle saves the
never costs more than five cents, in
addition to the charge made for the
rider himself. On toll roads. such as
one finds In Pennsylvania, the charge
Is two cents. No charge at all is made
for carrying a wheel In the baggage car
OF trains, when the rider finds It neces-
sary to uss one. There IL. It Is true,
tax of 25 cents which Is levied by the
Interstate Commerce Commission. but
this tax is paid only when the distance
specified by the riders ticket includes
crossing from one State to another.
Sunday or week end spin Of twenty
five miles or more in any direction from
New York city will open ones eyes.
Never mind the occasional hill. The
motorist flies up them at thirty miles
an hour. but the exercise to which his
foot Is extended Is the pressing OF a
lever Your occasional walk and pedal
ling will add ten years to your life.
My advice after experience is to buy
a roadster model Of reliable make. The
lightweight racing wheel with lean tub
ing and tires Is all right for billiard
table roads and board racing tracks, but
II fails to stand up on rough roads. The
expense should not exceed $40. Such
wheel should last lifetime. A bell
and lamp complete the equipment
Coaster brakes are a matter of choice,
and de gustibus non est disputandum.
Here's to all patriotic motorists who
forego their cars, and a double toast
to those Of them who discover the
bicycle to their own benefit
MANUEL MARGoLIN.
THE BRONX. September Z.
The sun., 1918-09-08

The Lovely Rivers and Lake. Of Maine.
From a dfy.year. old scrapoook
oh, the lovely rivers and lakes OF Maine!
l am charmd with their names, as my
Asor,a sGnf MUSES. m,1 s' inspre y.,ra,n
While ! snE the bright rivers and lakes
From Cupsuptae to Cheputmaticook
From SaEsdahock to Pohenegamook-
gamook. 'gamook.
Pohenegamook.
From sagadahock to Pohenegamook.
Bonnie Doom" ana Sweet Avon" may
Blu, the rivers Of Maine, in their wild
soltudes.
Bring a thunderou. sound from the depth
The Aroostook and Chmmenticook,
The Chimpasaoc and Chinqua ssa ba mtook-
bs ntHok, 'bamtook,
Ching ~ ssa ba m took.
The Chimpasaoc and Chlnauasso ba m ook,
Behold how they sparkle snd nash In the
The Mattewamkeag and the Mus,unsun:
The kingiy Penobscot. the Wild Woola-
stock,
Kennebec, Kennebago and Sebasticook;
The pretty Presumpscut and gay Tulanbic {;
The EssQuilsagook and little Schoodic-
schoodlc Schoodic,
The little schoodic,
The Ess'quisagooS and little Schoodlc.
Yes ys. prefer tina bright river. o,
To the Rhine or the Rhone. or the saone
or the Seine.
me some nook
on the Ammonoosuc or the wytopad ook.
q on. 'G Rn nmssssis or r., toe Kiposen'
The Pi,cataaui..
The Ripogenis or the PiscataQuis
Away down South" the Cherokee
Has named his rivers the Tennessee,
The Chattahoochee and the Ocmulgee
The Congaree and the ohoopee:
rlt what are they, or the Frenchy Detroit,
To III" Passadumkcag or the Wsssato-
'loquoit 'toauoit.
The Wassatoquoit.
To the Passadumkeag or tho wassato-
quot?
Then turn 20 tn. beautiful lakes Of Main.
Go the Sage OF Auburn be given the
strain.
This statesman whose genius and bright
fancy makes
The earths highest giories to shine In Its
What lakes out OF Maine can we piac. in
the book
With the Matagomon and the Pansoko-
nook
'omook. 'omook
The Pangokomook
with the Matagomon and the Pansoko-
nook?
Lake lsman, or Como, what care FOR
When Maine has the Moosehead, and Pom
Eokwahem,
And. sweet the dews In the vioers
kiss,
wallahgosquegamook and Teles!mis;
And when l can share in the hsherman's
on the Moose,uckpaguntI6 or Mortunka-
'amunk. amunk.
or Mortunkamunk
On the IN n