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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

The State Corporation Commission
today in this city resumed the hear
ing of complaints of the service rem
dered by the Washington and Ole
Dominion Railway The petitioners are
represented by Attorneys R. Hilton
Jackson, Washington, and Frank l..
Ball, Alexandria county, and the de-
fendant company by Attorneys VIII
ton J. Lambert, Washington, and
Judge C, F. Nicol, this city.
The concert last night for the BEN
eft of the Rector's Aid Society of St.
Pauls church was a great success
and heartily enjoyed by the large au-
dience present. The Monday Morning
Music Club of Washington kindly re-
peated the concert given by them at
the Willard Monday, April %, with
the addition of Miss Worthington ana
little Miss Viola Hayward Barrett. The
chorus under the efficient direction Of
Mr.. Hendron Morsell showed careful
training in their groups CT songs. Mrs.
Harold Brooks and Mrs. Charles W..
Fairfax each sang three songs and an
encore showing their voices in splen-
did effect. Mrs. J. NJ. Stoddard was
unable to be present owing to illness.
Her composition London Town was
charmingly sung by Mrs. Frank Hight,
who took her place on the program
Miss Worthington in her aria and
group of French songs showed a voice
O" much training and brilliancy. Ser
peant Randall Haslsins Trumpc, the
onlv gentleman on the program, de-
lighted his hearers with his fine barry
tone voice and was compelled to re-
spond to repeated encorcs. Little Vi
ola Barrett's dance, "Spring," was
dainty bit of dancing and the little
maid also had to return for a few
more steps. The acecmpaniSt, Miss
Lucy Brickenstein, contributed in no
small degree to the success of the con-
cert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Funeral services for James Fran
els Elliott, who died Tuesday night
at his home in West End, will be held,
from his late residence Friday after
noon, at 8 o'clock. The services Will
be conducted by the Rev. DR. Samuel.
A. Wallis, OF the Theological Semina-
rv, and the interment will be in Union
Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as
administrators upon the estate OF the
late Julian F. Chauncey, requests all
persons indebted to the estate to make
prompt settlement with her; and az az
10 whom the estate is indebted Will
present their claims properly certified
for payment to her.
HELENA C.. CHAUNCE4,
Alexandria, Va, r. F. D. No. 3.
.1O2-10t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Fish Day Tomorrow

Large white perch, medium white
tperch: steak tile, roe and buck shade,
saltwater croakers, large Potomac
herring, cherry stone clans. SAM
tary Fish Market, Stall No. 2, Phone
7S5. Open till p. m. 105-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Marriape Announcement

MARRIED-Tuesday, NJ April 30, 1918,
at 8, p. m., at st. PauFs church rec
tory, Alexandria. Va, by the Rev.
: DR.. P. P. Phillips, Robert Lynne
+ Lipps and Nettie Lee Young, both
of Alexandria. 8 1O5-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

The Potomac Fish Company will
have on sale tomorrow and Saturday,
roe and buck shad, Potomac herring,
steak tile, white perch: oysters by
measure and fried oysters. Phone
1913, C. H. Zimmerman, proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Notice.

Members of Chambcr Of Commerce
will please report to us at once any
complaints Of telephone service. j. K.
NJ. Norton, E. V. REGISTER, Fl. R.
Burke, Committee. 103-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Death Notice.

DIED-Tuesday, Apri! 80, 1918, at
1915 p. M, James Francis Elliott,
in the S2d year of his age, at his
home in West End. Funeral from
his late residence at 8 o'clock Fri
day afternoon. l05-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Notice.

The business formerly conducted by
the late Julian F. Chauncey will be
hereafter carried on under the name
of Mrs. Julian F. Chauneey. The pub
lie and particularly former customers,
are notified that the best quality of all
kinds of meat and meat products will
be handled and sold, and their patron
age IS respectfully solicited.
HELENA c. CHAUNCEY.
II04-S0t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Mrs. Smith Williams and little son,
Edward Swink Williams, are the
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Swink, at Mclean, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The May Ball Of the Junior German
Club to be held tomorrow evening IN
the Elks' auditorium will not be a
fancy dress affair as heretofore, but
will be Flower Ball." The girls will
wear dainty white dresses with gar
lands of flowers in their hair, and the
feature dances will be typical OF
Spring, the flower season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Charles W. Cathcart had two fng
ers of his right hand severed by a
saw while at work at the machine
shop at the foot of Duke street yes
terday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Mrs Edwin Bradley Hard left this
morning for New York state where
she will spend the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Don't forget to see "Enlighten Thy
Daughter" at the Grand Theater, May
Sd and 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Don't forget to see "Enlighten Thy
Daughter at the Grand Theater, May
Sd and 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Mrs. J. G. Cockey will lead the
prayer meeting at the Anne Lee home
for aged women tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock, at which our soldiers will
be especially enbered in prayer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

John G. Fell, the man who was
taken into custody by United States
authorities at Camp Humphreys on
Saturday last charged with disloyalty
was arraigned before Deputy Commits
sioner William P. Woolls yesterday
afternoon in this city and held in So
600 bonds for a further hearing on
Monday next. He was unable to fur
nish bail and was committed to the
city Jail.
The local draft board yesterday
summoned ~ men in Glass l, ten of
whom will leave on May 10 for Fort
Thomas, KY, 2 of those summoned be.
ing alternates. Those on the list were
Solomon Watson. Alexandria county,
Dennis e. Ramsay, SIT Cameron
street: Frank E. Durkin, Gil Eighth
street northeast, Washington; Peyton
Tapp, Arlington; Thomas j. Cockrell,
9O5 Prince street; Edward S. Fox,
Arlington; Clarence Shreve, Claren-
don; Kenneth L. Crump, 80 South
Fairfax street; Paul l.. Moriarity, Del
Raw; Irwin J. Ketland, 1913 Franklin
street; Fred Puncochar, 427 North
Columbus street, and Lee You, 628
King street, Chinaman. Ten color
ed men were summoned as follows:
Isham Dudley, Walter H. Porter, Theo.
dore Carter, Jerry Bud, William
Gigler, Raymond J. Matthews, Thomas
Chapman. John Madison, Hugh R. Ly.
on and John Terry. Six of these men
will leave this evening at 6:O3 Tor
Fort Wayne, near Detroit, Michigan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

The funeral of John Luckett, the 8
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James T..
Luckett, was held at three o'clock this
afternoon from his parents home, 22S
North st. Asaph street. The ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. Ray
mend w. White, of the Methodist
Protestant Church and the Rev. DR..
E. V. REGISTER, of the NJ. E. Church
South. Interment was in the Pres
byterian cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Prohibition Inspector EGYne yester-
day afternoon captured forty-two
pints of whisky on south bound
Chesapeake and Ohio train. The own
or of the two suit cases in which the
liquor was stored managed, however,
to escape the officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

The Alexandria National Bank, at
II o'clock today noon, had sold more
than double the number of Third Lib
erty Loan bonds, which had been al
lotted to it and has been steadily in
creasing the amount since. 1t was ap-
portioned $4,000, but has disposed of
nearly $4,000 worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

Judge Louis C. Barley mas returned
from a short trip to Savannah, Ga,
accompanied by Mrs. Barley who has
been the guest for several weeks of
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Frazier Baldwin, at their
home in that city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
RECORD BREAKING
AIMpLANE WORN

With the british Armies In France
Mar. 2t.---The air war on tho west
err front Is record breaking.
One hundred and sixty-seven ene-
my airplanes have been downed so
far this month In daylight flying. In
cluding 23 on st. Patrick's day. OF
these 1O2 we're reduced to kindling
wood. while 65 were forced earth
ward beyond control.
Night flying is unprecedented.
There is much mutual bombing at
night. The British bombers, seem
positively tireless.
The night scenes at the airdromes
are most amazing. Huge airplanes
silently roll from the sheds into the
moonlight. Big bombs are loaded
onto them. Hooded creatures climb
up. Then they whirr away like
giant moths toward their objectives
behind the German lines. -
After an hour or so they return.
guided by the flare Of landing lights.
The aviators assemble In their read
ing rooms. gossiping and comparing
notes. then absorb "nightcap" and
climb into their hunks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
KLAMATH COUNTY TO
GET NEW COURTHOUSE


klamath Falls. Mar. PA con-
tract was awarded today by the coun-
ty court for the erection of new
court house at a cost of s131.775.
County Judge Marion Hanks and
Commissioner Frank Mccormack
voted to let the contract. and Com
missioner Burrell Short voted
against the proposal. on the ground
that courthouse building already
begun six years ago should be fin
ished in stead. On this building
sls0.Ooo has been spent, and the
lowest bid for completing it was
$11s.ooo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
TAKES
CONTROL FUEL OIL

New York. Mar. 21.-The govern
ment took over today control Of
fuel oil east Of the Rocky mountains
according to an announcement in
this city by Mark L.. Requa, director
Of the oil division Of the fuel al.
Irregularities in dis
tribution caused by rail congestion
and the shortage OF tank steamers
have hindered industries which use
oil for fuel so seriously that
President Wilson issued an order
which gives sthe fuel administration
power to distribute oil under a pri-
ority list established In the original
presidential order Of January 81.
Railroads and ships come first, then
the allied government.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
". o. sIECKE RESIGNS
FROM FORREST BOARD

Salem, Mar. BE. o. Siecke,
deputy state forester for Oregon for
the last eight years. has resigned
and has accepted the ONCE Of state
forester for Texas. The resigna-
tion was submitted to State Forester
Elliott In a message from Mr..
Siecke. who is now at Bryan, Texas
He explained that the spring fire sea.
son Is now beginning in the Texas
forests. making It necessary for him
to enter upon his duties at once,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
GERMAN DRIVE ON WEST !.
FRONT HAS COMMENCED
Heavy Cannenading Began This Morning Before Daylight
With Such Severity It Was Plainly Heard on English
Coast Where Doors and Windows Ratified

London. Mar. 2i.-Germans
shortly before dawn today opened a
heavy bombardment over a wide sec
tIon OF the British front. from the
neighborhood OF vendeuiI. south OF
81. Quentin. to the river Scarpe.
The artillery action was distinctly
heard at Dover and other towns on
the east coast OF England. where
doors and windows were shaken. It
is the heaviest firing yet heard.
Al Ramsgate the explosions dis
lodged tiles from roofs.
Vienna, Mar. 2i.--Austro-Germ
artillery Is taking part In the fight
against the British aud French on
the western front.
-
Paris, Mar. 2f.-There Is an in
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
LENROOT WINS BY
SAFE PLURALITY
Victor I,crgcr WIN i'c the Socialist
Candidate and ,. ". Davies Has
is~en Named by Democrats

Milwaukee. Mar. 2I.~-More or
leas complete returns from every
county In the state today sustained
the lead OF Congressman Irvine l..
Lenroot. tho loyalty republican can
dIdate for senator. In the primaries.
felated returns today gave him
2.ssG more than James Thompson,
the f.aFollette candidate.
Thompson did not concede defeat
pending complete returns.
Joseph u. Davies. democratic can
dIdatc had 5i.i73 votes compared
with 13,262 for Dr. Charles Mccar-
thy. The same advices made the
Victor Bcrscr tsocialisD vote 49,
Gfb.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
suCCEssCOR SELECTED TO
MISS FOX AT U. OF o.

Eugene. Mar. 21.-Miss Louise
Ehrmann,. graduate OF the UnIver-
sity Of California In 1902. was ap-
pointed as dean OF women OF the uni
versIty during the absence Of Miss
Elizabeth Fox. at meeting OF the
executive committee Of the board OF
regents last evening.
Miss Ehrmann is teacher Of Eng
lish In the Los Angeles polytechnic
high school.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
"RNICHTs OF LIBERTY"
y ACTIVE IN OKLAHOMA

Altus. Okla. Mar. 2i.--Two far
mcrs OF German descent. alleged to
have made pro-German remarks
early today we're dragged from their
bed by bands Of Knights Of Aber-
ty'' forced TO kiss the American
flag. flogged with blacksnake whips.
tarred and feathered and driven
from their homes.
Today every road intersection In
jackson county In posted with no.
tices to 'Pro-uermans and slackers,'
TO leave the county or suffer similar
treatment
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
ALL on HOLLANDS SHIPS IN
AMERICAN wArnIss WE'RE
TAKEN LAST NIGHT
SHE FEARED GERMAN EMPEROR
American Merchant Marine II In
creased by ~ Vessels, With Ton
mage Estimated ~ 100000

Washington. Mar. si.--Ml Dutch
shipping In American waters was or
derod seized last night In a prorI,-
nation by President Wilson The
proclamation was Issued ef,er' Tho
war trade board received word from
London that Holland had refused he
American uitimatnm for Q transfer
OF the ships. according to the orIg-
inai agreement. which Germany
blocked.
All Dutch shipping In British wa
tors Is being rcqulsltlcped simulian-
eously.
Approximately n vessels, with a
tonnage estimated as high - soo.-
900 will be added to the American
merchant marine, The ships In
British waters win add another
sOo. 900 or 400 900 TO the allied
tonnage.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
SENSATIONAL ARREST WAS
HIGH SOCIETY LOVE AFFAIR

Washington. Mar. 2l.--Suspicious
that the quartet arrested en- route
to Cuba were a band of spies were
exploded when government agents
found that love affair between one
Of the women and neutral diplo-
mat in Washington was the real bas-
Is Of the activity OF the four. which
had brought them under observation
Of the department Of justice. The
full disclosure is withheld by the
government. out Of consideration for
the neutral diplomat and his asso-
ciates.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
TECHNICAL POSITIONS
GET SPECIAL INSTRUCTION

Washington. Mar. 21.-Provost
Marshal General Crowder will begin
within a few days calling out for spe-
cial instruction the men in the draft
needed by the army in technical POSI-
tions. A general survey OF the edu-
cational institutions Of the country
is in progress, 1t was announced to-
day. to determine what colleges and
Industrial schools will be available
for British training during the sum-
mer months. Ek
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
STATE POLICE ORGANIZATION
no BE GREATLY INCREASED

Salem, Mar. 2l.-The state emer-
gency board was called today and
allowed the sum of $500 for the
maintenance of state police organi-
zation. which is to be formed for the
protection of shipyards and agricul-
tural industries. The forces will be
composed of four troops of so men
each, with an adequate motorcycle
attachment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
SENATE APPROVES
TWO-F|FTY WHEAT

Washington, Mar. 2l.--The SEN
ate has approved an Increase In gov
ernment guaranteed price of wheat.
from two dollars to two dollars and
fifty cents per buhsel, adopting an
amendment to the agricultural bill.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
PROFESSOR NEARING
HAS Been INDICTED

New York. Mar. Professor
Scott Nearing, formerly OF the UnI-
versity OF Pennsylvania and the To-
ledo university. has been indicted
by the federal grand Jury. on a
charge Of violating the espionage
act.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
GRAND JURY |ND|CTS
PROMINENT MEXICAN

Los Angeles, Mar. Ricardo
Flores Magnon, once active in the
proposed Mexican revolution against
Porlforio Diaz. has been arrested
here, charged with sedition. He is
accused Of writing an editorial In
revolutionary papers, urging Mexi-
can radicals and anarchists TO rebel
against the United States.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

Milwaukee. Mar 2i.--wheeIer
Bloodgood, chairman OF the county
council OF defense. has announced he
win seek the Indictment OF Mayor
Hoan. socialist. who has lust been
rcnomlnatcd. and vii try to have
Milwaukee placed under military
law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
AMERICAN TROOPS
Go OVER THE TOP
Yankees East Of LuneviIIo Par.
tcipated In Ihaid Last Night and
Penetrated German Lines

With the American Army in
France, Mar. 21.--American troops
east OF Luneyille, last night particI-
pated in a raid. penetrating German
trenches some distance. Hand to
hand fighting ensued. They stayed
10 minutes. Details are unavailable.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
RED CROSS
IS SAFE IN MOSCOW

Washington. Mar. 2i.--The Amer.
lean Red Cross mission to Rumania.
which fled from Jassy to Odessa, to
escape advancing German armies,
has arrived safely at Moscow. II
consists Of 2s members. mostly ply
sIcIans and nurses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
TO CURB ACTIVITIES
Of WESTERN |. WV.

Washington, Mar. Ex-senator
Chamberlain today cited activities OF
I. w. w. in the west, as making ne
cessary the passage Of the admins
tration bill. giving the government
authority to commander timber and
to conduct logging operations. He
said II may yet be necessary to send
men with runs into the spruce dis
trict.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
RRITIsH AND FRENCH
DESTROY ENEMY CRAFT

London, Mar. 2l--Two enemy des-
troyers and two enemy torpedo boats
have been sunk by force OF five
British and French destroyers. One
British destroyer was damaged.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
'BLUFFER BILL IS IN
A CONCHTED POSE

London, Mar. 21.--Emperor VIII
liam has telegraphed to the Rhen-
ish provincial council that I'VE are
at decisive moment of the war and
one Of the greatest moments in Ger
man history
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

Moscow. Mar. 21.-when asked
today whether the American em-s
bassy would depart from Russia in
view OF the ratification of the Ger
man peace treaty by the congress OF
Soviets. Mr.. Francis said:
II shall not leave Russia until
compelled by force. The American
government and people are too deep
ly interested in the prosperity Of the
Russian people for them to abandon
Russia to the Germans. America il
sincerely interested in the liberty Of
the Russian people and will do every
thing possible to safeguard the real
interests Of the country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
WITH RuMANIA
HAS BEEN EXTENDED

| Berlin, Mar. 21.--The armistice
with Rumania has been extended un-
I'll midnight Of March %, II was an
nounced in today's army headquar,I
ters report.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

Washington. Mar. AZ Secretary
Daniels announced that ihe naval or
der actually taking over the ships
went into effect at 1905 o'clock.
Through the bureau - navigation.
the department began several days
ago to concentrate at the ports
where the ships are lying the naval
reservists who are TO form the new
crews. II Is not expected that there
will be enough OF these available to
man completely all the ships taken
over. but fairly complete fireroom
aud engine room forces already have
been selected. with part OF the deck
forces for most OF the ships.
some OF the Dutch sailors will be
used and the others will be kept In
this country. II they wish. their
wages being paid by the United
States government Those who de-
sire to return to Holland VIII be
transferred there as fast ms accom-
modatIons can be found
Final disposition OF the tonnage
allotted to this government Will be .
matter for future conference be-
tween the executive departments. II
In Thought probable that tankers, at
least. will be added to the naval
supply ilotilla.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
HOUSE PASSES WAR FINANCE
BILL BY. VOTE OF 500 TO 2

Washington. Mar. 21.-The house
has passed the administration bill
for establishing war finance cor
poration. by vote OF 3sa to two.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

London. Mar. 21.--British have
taken three towns in Palestine and
repulsed counter-attacks Of the
Turks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

New York. Mar. 2i.--Naval re-
serylsts, acting under orders from
Washington. took over last night
the 3s Dutch vessels In tdeleted)
haYbor. when the work was COM
pieted the American flag had been
hoisted on vessels having an aggre-
gate tonnage Of approximately soo.-
900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
AMERICANS PLEDGE
AID TO RUSSIANS

Moscow. Mar 1s.-Ambassador
Francis has told the Russian peo-
pie that they will become German
province, II the submit to Germany,
and has pledged American aid to
any government that will resist.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

tense sustained artillery lombard
ment on the sectors north and south
east OF Rheims, and also on the
Champagne front.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

Moscow. Tuesday. Mar. 1s.-Leon
Trotzky's reply to the entente allies
inquiries concerning reports that the
Bolsheviki had armed thousands Of
German and Austrian war prisoners
In Siberia. who now threatened the
trans-Siberian railway. was: Send
trained officers and investigate. I
will give you train" The OFFER was
accepted and tonight Captain VIII
liam r. Webster. Of the American
Red Cross and Captain w. L. Hicks
OF the British military mission. left
for Irkutsk. Tchita and other points
where the Germans are reportsd 70
be provided with rifles. field pieces
and ammunition.
The Bolsheviki papers charge that
the reports Of the menace Of armed
German and Austrian prisoners in
Siberia is part OF the German propa-
ganda to discredit the Soviet govern
ment and encourage japanese inter-
vention.
NJ. Trotsky also has asked the
American military mission for ten
American oficers to assist him - in
spectors in organizing and training
new volunteer army and has re-
quested the service Of American rail-
way engineers and transportation
experts to assist In the reorganIsa-
tion OF the railways. He also asked
for American railway equipment In
the way Of locomotives and cars.
There is marked change in the
attitude OF the entente allies toward
the Soviet government. The entente
missions are no longer rushing away
from Russia. The English, French,
Americans. Italians and Serbians
now have military missions In Mos
COW, and they are taking quarters.
as they expect to remain. There are
many signs Of renewed cooperation
between Russia and the allies.