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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
Bv WALTER DURANTY
Special Gable TO Eroning Public Ledg,

!
Copyright. 1918. by Nc,r York Times Co.
with the French Armies, July ..
Some American magazines and news
papers recently arrived in France con-
tain highly Colcred stories of the hor-
rors and danger of German gas. from
which one cannot fail to conclude that
very erroneous imprc ssion on the subject
prevails at home. Similar ideas seem
to be prevalent among some Of the latest
debarked troops, and no time should be
lost in abolishing the gas bogy," the
harmful effect of which on soldiers
morale can easily be imagined.
During the last three months your
correspondent has talked with French
poilus and officers. all of whom have
been exposed to the deluge of gas bonn
bardments with which the Germans open
the ncw-style offensive. They don't like
gas--that goes withou: saying--but'
none of them would think of regarding
it as terrible. or. indeed, as anything
more than a very serious nuisance
which hampers their defense by forcing
them TO wear masks.
II cannot he stated too definitely that
the masks with which Americans (and
the rest of the Allied armies) are pro-
vided afford absolute protection against
all gases, even during a period of hours.
The kind most commonly used by the
Germans is mustard gas, or hyperite, as
the French call ii. This is extremely
heavy. and remains for a long time in
hollows or dugouts 1t has the property
of impregnating the ground. stones.
weapons or other objects to such an cx-
hot inc tln,,
his fingers blistcred as if by boiling
water
Burns at a Touch
One captain told me that at Nerdun
one of his men was laid up for six
weeks with bad burns, caused by run
ming his hand around the wheel of a
cart gear. to see If it was damaged.
near which a hyperite shell burst one
night. Others get burned by sitting
down on poisoned ground or touching
weapons or the sides of a trench hours
and even days after the gas impregnated
them. I myself saw a corporal last
year in Belgium whose nose was swollen
like tomato because he incautiously
shifted n fragment of a hyperte shell.
The prevention Of such accidents is
obvious; simply exercise great caution
in touching anything in the gas-infected
area. To wear a mask is naturally the
frSt and most important preCaution.
The idea that men may be burned
through the impregnation of clothes is
generally wrong. Doubtless such cases
have occurred on rare occasions. wher
prolonged stay in gas fumes was neces-
sary; but even then it would probably he
shown that the men burned tfor the
| effect is just like an ordinary burn or
rather a scald) had been sitting or lean
| ing on poisoned ground.
Survivors of Plemom. for instance.
with whom talked a few days ago. had
! experienced a food of hyperite and
sneezing gas for more than three hours,
| and only one suffered from the effects
| (not seriously) because when the bonn
bardment opened he got whiff of
sneezing gas before he had donned his
mask.
Against the more volatile and less
employed chlorine bromine gas masks are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
CZECH FINDS BROTHER
ABOUT TOBAYONET HIM
Reunion in Trench as Italian
Troops Storm Val Bella
Peaks
Special Cable 10 Euening Public Ledger
Copyright 1913, By Ncto York Times Co.
London, July 5.

Copyright, 1913, By Nc,o York Times Co.
London. July 5.
The Chronicles correspondent at Milan
says that many stories of bravery
mingled with pathos are told of the
Czecho-Slovak contingents in that rapid
fighting that again wrenched the Val
Bella and Col Del Rossa and EChella
peaks from the Austrian grasp
Particularly touching is the story Of
Czech on the italian side who, having
flung hand bombs into an enemy trench
sprang down to find himself faced with
a tall fellow with downpointed rifle about
to bayonet him to the heart. But. in
that moment both stood as electrified,
their arms dropped from their hands and
soon they were sobbng in each others
embrace.
oh. my brother. my brother" they
cried, for these two men in adversary
uniform recognized themselves as sons
of the same mother.
The noise of the combat drew nearer.
there was no time to lose The Italo-
Czech hurried his younger brother along
through the labyrinth, and in leaps and
bounds down the mountain side. and
dragged him to safety within the Italian
lines
After a tender farewell, he rejoined
the group of his companions and took
part in the charge which put them in
possession of two Austrian mountains
guns To prevent the guns being re-
captured during a fresh enemy counter
| charge the Czechs pulled them to the
| edge of the steep descent and rolled
| them down into the Italian sector.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
TRADE ENJOYS URGED
BY GERMAN BUSINESS
.Agitate Reforms in Foreign
Service That Will 'Free
Them From Berlin
Special Cable TO Evening Public Ledger

Copyright, 1918, by Netc YORK Ilmes Co.
The Hague, July B.
Reform of the foreign service contin-
ues to occupy considerable attention IN
Germany and has taken on almost po-
litical Significance. The big industrials
and men of the economic world, espe-
cially those of the Hansa towns. have
banded together and drawn up pro-
posal for the reform of this service.
which closely resembled the system of
England and America. G...r-
The main idea Is that the new foreign
service is to have economic plenpo-
tentiares" in all foreign countries who
will adequately represent economic and
commercial interests. and will not be
directly responsible to any one, who
will be in touch with both the en-
bassies and consulates.
These men will be taken from indus
trial and economic circles, or from the
Consus of the old consular service.
They will draw up reports periodically.
which will be sent home to the trade and
Information division of the economic de-
partment, This department viii dis
tribute reports to chambers of com.
merce throughout the country and SO
keep trade and commerce informed Of
the situation in foreign countries.
Not Properly Represented
German business men feel that their
industrials and commercial interests
have never been efficiently represented,
and that the men have been chosen from
the wrong classes. ....
DR.. Eugene Fuchst. writing in the
Nossische Zeitung, says that these men
must be neither officers, bureaucratic.
nor junkers. but practical businessmen
who can mix with other men with the
same interests. and that they should
have staff of journalisms, lawyers and
engineers. who will study and cultivate
public opinion, will build bridges from
| one country to another, and will know
the value of the press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
RUMANIANS ENSLAVED,
HAVE NO GOVERNMENT
Marghiloman Cabinet, kais-
er's Tool, Compels Labor,
Statesman Asserts
Special Cable to Erening Public Ledger

Special Gable to Erening Public Ledger
Copyright 1878, by Nelr York Times Co.
Milan. July ;.
Take Jonescu. the Rumanian states
man, gives a graphic sketch of the pres
ent woes of his down-trodden country
in an interview granted to the SeColo
representative at LuCerne. where he has
Just arrived with a party of 200 English,
American. French and Rumanian no.
tables. with their families, expelled by
the Germans.
Joneseut says that the Entente peo-
pies should clearly understand that no
such thing as a Rumanian government
exists.
Marghiloman is simply the tool Of
German dictatorship, Ninety-nine per
cent Of the Rumanian people are living
in their misery a life of faith in the
final triumph of the Allies.
Having concluded the unblushing
farce of a peace without indemnity and
without annexation" Jonescu says. Ger
many is despoiling us Of everything. our
grain, petroleum. wool, timber and horses
are being ruthlessly carried off to the
Central Empires. According to the
treaty. the Germans should pay us for
the grain. whereas. as a matter of fact,
We have to turn it over to them at a
price Of $395 the truCkoad. which is
four times less than the cost price, while
their Ukrainian grain costs them S27S0
The German Government knows that in
these conditions the farmers will have
no laborers available for agriculture
and so has to reintroduCe slavery, oblig-
ing the Marghiloman cabinet to pass
a law forcing work upon all UP to sixty
years of age.
The German general bank of Bucha-
rest is issuing paper money to the value
of millards and will continue to do SO
till the conclusion of a European peace.
Meantime the treaty constrains us to
pass these enormous quantities of notes.
our liabilities in compensation for
| damages to the German, Austrian, Bull
garian and Turkish interests from the
! outset of the war are estimated at over
/ three billions"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
YANKEES CELEBRATE FOURTH
Germans Given Hot Bombard.
ment From All Caliber Guns
By the Associated Press

with the American Forces In France,
July 6--The Germans were not allowed
10 forget that this was Americas great
est national holiday. Artillery, ma
chine gun and rlne hrlng was increased
enemy something TO think about and
made him keep his head down In the
trenches and In the dugouts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05

Czernin was compelled to resign as
Austro- Hungarian Foreign Minister fol-
lowing the publication of the famous
letter from the Emperor to Prince Sixtus
of Bourbon in which the Austrian ruler
made several startling peace conces-
sions He was succeeded by Baron
Burian.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05

which America is
bringing, and will
bring, with stead
lily increasing
power.
We owe much
to the far-sighted
craftsmanship of
President Wilson.
The burd e n of
every British tax.
payer is lighter as
a consequence of
Americas finan-
cial support, and
since she entered
the field Bonar
Law wears a less
worried look.
Every British
A1,,.a..;e 4 ,o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
CZERNIN TO Be REINSTATED
Conference Decides to Name Hin
Austrian Foreign Minister
By the United Press

Amsterdam, July 5.-Folowing a con-
ference between Emperor Karl. Count
Czernin and Baron Burian. the Vienna
Neue Presse declared that CZernin would
be reappontcd Foreign Minister.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
GERMANY CRINGES AT RAIDS
Seeks Pact Against Bombing
Towns Outside War Zone
By the United Press

Amsterdam. July 5.-Rumors We're be-
ing circulated here today that Germany
is considering a proposal to the Allies
that a mutual agreement be reached
against bombarding towns outside the
war zone.
The sentiment in favor of such a move
is said to be strong in Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
ZOE Is PREPARING
FOR FINAL EFFORT
Delay in Attack Due to Re.
fitting Army, Says Cen
eral Maurice
IT, s. HELP A BIG FACTOR
Longer Germans Hold Off Less
Chance They Have to
Win Center
IL. S. HELP A BIG FACTOR
By MAJ. CEN. MAURICE

Ebrmer DIRECTOR OF MlltHFN ppfI IdIlNHS Nl
tssv.4 the British Army
Special Gable TO Euening Public Ledger
Copyright 1918, By Nc,c York Times Co.
London, July 5.
We yesterday celebrated Independ-
ence Day with more enthusiasm than
ever. and with just cause. Every one
now appreciates the reinforcement to
every department of Allied activity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05

Germany. from early in the war, has
bombed undefended towns without mill
tary object except TO terrorize the in
habitants. No protests were heard in
the Central nations against bombarding
towns outside the war zone until The
Allies began systematic aerial raids on
German centres, particularly the Rhine
towns, when German nerves" devel-
oped and the present German move for
an agreement to cease such expeditions
was started. The Allied attacks have
been directed principally against rail-
roads and war plants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
Young Turks Plot for Successor

In Turkey the throne does not pass
from father to son, but to the oldest
member of the House of Othman.
Under this law Mohammed V would be
succeeded by his only surviving brother,
Prince Valid Eddne, who is in his If
tieth year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05

AT the foot of Calvary there is only
one country. The cause of liberty, of
Justice and of mercy is the cause of
humanity. A wrong done to the least of
nations is a wrong done to all. So
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05

Mohammed V. sultan of Turkey, died
at o'clock Wednesday night. says a
Constantinople dispa 'Ch received here by
way of Vienna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-05
shipping the Important Factor

+ There II another and more important
fhcfor which limits the extent of Amer
icA's military aid and the rate at which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
THE ADVENTURE OF MERCY.

Here. Mercy, Here. Mercyw
Ne TnS lslnE addressed Gns was large
seem to like to leave his warm, coy
box of straw, SO he did not heed the
boys calling. Again he called. but
te Grc yen neyer cn m0sed The boy Ga boy of
lying.
Get UP. you lazy thing" he
screamed. and gavo Mercy kick.
Merey jumped and ran into the al
What's the matter?" he inquired.
Mercy explained.
Why do you stay and receive such
treatment, I'd run away"
Mercy thought. At last he resolved
TO follow his friends advice. He took
last look Mt the house and ran us
fast as he could He ran for some
had never seen before. He t stopped ed
and looked around. There were many
beautiful houses. Mercy had never
seen anything SO beautiful before.
On one porch on u fine velvet pill
low sat small white poodle dog with
q large pink bow around his neck.
aMercy stopped and looked Mt him.
como on out and fight" invited
My mistress won't let me-" said
The little dog. At that time a richly
away. YOU ugly dog. and leave Tranta
Bogus (the small dogs nancy alone. "
ana she gave Tranta Bogus piece
Mercy ran on. IT wouldn't like to
be that dog" he said. Suddenly he
came to booth where some Red Cross
nurses were getting subscriptions for
the Red Gross. They were eating their
lunch. This made Mercy feel hungry.
so he sat and watched them. One
pretty lady threw him a piece OF bread.
which he ate. He stayed around the
booth all day, until the nurses were
going homo; He theu followed the
nurse who had given him the bread
home. She lived in very pretty
house on fashionable street. Al
supper time she gave Mercy some sun
per. II wonder whose dog this Is"
she said. 70
The next day she advertised She
waited two weeks but no one answered
her advertisement. In the meantime
Mercy had grown 10 like his new
home and mistress
Al last the nurse decided TO send
Mercy to France as war dog to help
the Red Cross.
The next day Mercy was sent to
France. He arrived safely and was
trained to be 4 Red Cross dog. At
first the big bombs exploding fright
ened him very much, but he soon grew
used to It. He did his work faithfully
and one day for his bravery he re-
ceived cross. He was very happy
and was glad he ran away
Composed by Lillian Unger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
JumbIed Name. OF Girls.
THE SEVEN LETTERS.
A Queer Confession.
PART w,

PART w.
have sold you. my dear Elaine
was tho beginning of the confession
or Monsieur Married. which was being
read In court at the trial of Nine Gu
rem and Monsieur Parsonetti; ''sold you
to criminals for gold-gold, tho god
or tho people and the ruin OF the
world. l was deeply indebted to Mon
sieur Riccardes. and tempted me.
Geeve me your daughter and you weel
be reech and out OF debt. She weel
pe On no danger, only she hes to go
TO- ze school kept by my .seester. !
tried to console myself by saying that
you would DO In no danger and /
would be ON, OF debt, But / repented
too late Elaine. for was weak In
spirit Az always n man it,"
After the confession was read the
lawyer employed by Elaine asked that
But what was the idea of the seven
went into details. "shee was to be
friEhtened Thoroughly before &c drug
had tiny Gun in 20 point of each. and
they were filled with this most ia
nous, drug. When they were ushed
terry that went to re nudella ohlonga..
dr. working function OF the brain that
controls the motions>. and after shee
rdCpNeTS, hUc VIII nave ~ ldlut VI
Cllpto-Maniaizm'" Don Ruel's face
grew pale AS he heard those worhs
Elaine a thief! Could not the drug
he extracted in some way?" was his
thought, and with that he dashed out
Of the courtroom and ran to the hos
pital whore she was. ''Ze drug, was
go strong that she would steal the
rings of Of any ones fingers without
their knowing II. and we would bene-
1T by it," concluded PRrsonetu..
1T is a very powerful drug" . said
tho puzzled doctor to Don Ruel. "but
II will not have the effect that was eN,
pected, only the print Will remain: and
If she iB frightened or has n severe fall
she will be a elliptic maniac. and lever. every
dants will have that faint; and after
q few generations It Will disappear.
After Elaine had recovered. Don
Ruel did not tell her of his conversa
ton with the doctor One day he took
her for ride, and as they were com
ing home he said to her: The .seyel
letters did not succeed. Now let Don
Ruei try his luck In capturing you
and the next morning the bells or a
little church tolled forth the happy
news Of Il wedding.
(End.)
EVELYN CUMMINS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
Editorial and Literary Department
THE DIFFERENCE.

/ do some things ma thinks are wrong
And l get a whipping. you see:
But things are different nowadays
From what they used to be.
When ma and pa were kids. you know
They were 80 goody Eat;
They always minded their parents
And never leased the cat.
But tits something more. and under
I can't be good like them;
But maybe pa was kiddln' me
When he said grandma never whip
ped him.
'Tis mighty hard to do and try,
But you just can't do 1T right
To suit your ma and suit your pa,
Cause l pray every night.
But 1t seems my prayers aren't ever
heard.
And ma keeps on whipping me;
Things are different nowadays
From what they used to be.
Still maybe when I grow UP
And come to be man.
III be a little bit better.
Maybe. If can.
MILDRED ANDERSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-17
CONTEST CLOSES TOMORROW
AFTERNOON.

My Dear Girls and Boys:
The War Orphan Contest closes to-
morrow afternoon. 30 hurry your pic
lures and articles in for it. So far
we have had very few pictures, go IL
you can draw try and send in draw
ing. though / know it isn't very
easy subject. Suppose you draw pic
lures of the little orphans in their
desolated homes or how happy they are
when the American people have adopt
ed them and taken care OF them or
even what you think our own little
Claude Bclot looks like.
1t is really going to be 4 beautiful
contest. wish you could see some
OF the splendid things that have come
in. Try not TO write in pencil. We
had such nice letters and stories this
week that went into the trash basket
because they weren't written i'm ink
Think how wonderful 1t il that peace is
30 near and the war practically over,
and write how happy the little French
and Belgian children must be to go
back TO their homes that tho Germans
have held 30 long. then we will have
sure enough contest.
YOUR EDITOR.
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ToMMY,s BIRTHDAY.

The next day was to be Tommy's
birthday. He went 10 bed early no as
to mike the night shorter to him, be :
cause he was sleepy long before his
bedtime.
He awolie early in the morning and
asked his mother how old he was She
said ten years old.
His father WAS away all day and
30 when he came home his father kissed
him ten times and gave him q silver
dollar, and his mother gave him eight
thrift stamps and one war savings
stamp.
He took his dollar and bought four
more thrift stamps and put them on
his book.
His brother, who was at camp.
sent him dollar to buy thrift stamps
with. He took his sixteen thrift
stamps and exchanged them for war
savings stamps.
Do you not think that was a lucky
birthday? do.
WILLIAM HALL.