MOSCOW WILL BE CLEARING
HOUSE OF THE PROPOSED
GIANT REVIVAL.
HUNDRED MEN IN TRAINING.
Great Religious Drive for the Redemp
tion of Russia Is the Aim and Ambi
tion of the “Alliance for the Evan
gelizing of Russia”—Moody Insti
tute at Head.
CHICAGO, July 30.—A great relig
ious drive for the redemption of Rus
sia is the aim of the Alliance for
Evangelizing Russia which has just
been formed here at a general confer
ence of delegates from all parts of the
United States and Canada.
The alliance, in co-operating with
the Russian Missionary and Educa
tional society, recently incorporated in
Pennsylvania, is intended to form the
hub of the movement in which simliar
societies in America, France, England,
Sweden, Denmark and other nations
will participate, according to officers
now working out details of the big
campaign to be opened early next au
tumn.
Moscow will be the clearing house of
the proposed giant revival. In that
city it is planned to rear a tabernacle
at a cost of $300,000 and surround it
with a group of educational and voca
tional schools ranging from kinder
gartens to colleges. Two orphanages
for war children and a training school
large enough for 2,000 students who
will be used in the task of spiritualiz
ing Russia, are included in the plans.
“At last we have found our way
clear financially, to begin the great
task of redeeming Russia,” said Pas
tor William Fetler of the Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago, who is now train
ing 100 men who will go with him to
Russia to take up the work under the
direction of an executive board repre
senting the various societies.
“Russia, hungry for religion, is like
a vast field ready for planting. The
Greek church, more a police system
than a church, againest whose power
four years ago all attacks were futile,
has been abolished and its property
seized by the radicals. Russia was
more religious in the old days than she
is now. It was a religion, however,
that did not inspire or liberate. The
present regime is without religion.
“A coalition government is coming,
a democracy like the United States. In
a few months, perhaps in September,
the revolution will begin to bear genu
ine fruit and the real leaders of the
people will go into control. Then will
the big Russian soul seek spiritual
consolation.”
In the religious campaign, the Eng
lish language will be taught alongside
the Russian language, Pastor Fetler
said, “for the Russians already rea
lize the high place your language now
takes in the world.”
The late Gregory Rasputin, the
“evil genius of Russia,” four years
ago brought about the exile to Siberia
of Pastor Fetler for his gospel teach
ings, but later the sentence was com
muted to “banishment abroad.”
OLD-TIMERS.
(Houston Post)
Hello! Luke McLuke is trying to
wake up the old-time war correspond
ent who managed to get “imbroglio,”
in every other paragraph. Let him
alone. The old boy who used ’’erneute”
until it fainted from exhaustion visits
this shop occasionally.
WIJFF!
The flea said to the dog, “Say bo!
In strength for you I am no match;
But I will let the whole world know
That I can bring you to the scratch.
—(Luke McLuke)
The worm said to the fisher-lad;
“Say, kid, you are so very big,
And I am just a tiny squirm,
Yet I can make you dig and dig.”
—(Memphis Commercial Appeal.)
Job Printing at the Times office.
OFFICERS NOT
INVOLVED IN
THE GRAFTING
WAR DEPARTMENT DENIES IN
FERENCES ABOUT THEM IN
THE NEWSPAPERS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—
The war department today denounced
the inferences tending to involve army
officers of fraud in connection with
raincoats sold to the army and which
is the basis of a federal inquiry now
under way. The department says it
is expected that some dishonest civil
ians can be found among the post in
spectors, but declares no regular army
officers are involved thus far. The de
partment of justice indicates that only
a very few army officers are under
suspicion in connection with the frauds
unearthed.
ATTACKED BY
U-BOAT FLEET
LONDON, July 26. — Further de
tails of the sinking of the White Star
liner Justicia indicate that the big
steamship was attacked by' from
three to nine German submarines.
Nine torpedoes were-fired, three of
which took effect.
SOUTH AMERICAN
EXPORTS INCREASE
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 27.—
American exports to South American
countries during the last fiscal year,
which ended June 30, increased fifty
five million dollars.
WANTS DUAL
INTO PIECES
! FREE STATES FOR POLES,
CZECHO SLOVAKS AND JUGO
SLOVAKS URGED?
SERBIAN MINISTER’S VIEW.
—
I Complete Dismemberment of Dual
Monarchy o f Austria - Hungary
Would Defeat Germanic Plan for
Territorial Rights in Russia and
Persia, and Restore World Peace.
—
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—
The Serbian minister to the United
I States declared today that the world
s peace would be restored only by the
| complete dismemberment of the dual
monarchy of Austria-Hungary and
the establishment of the free and in
dependent states inhabited by the
j Czecho-Slovaks, the Poles and the
Jugo-Slovaks.
The establishment of the proposed
new states would destroy the Ger
manic scheme for the extension of ter
ritorial rights in Russia and Persia.
The Serbian minister thought the
allies should encourage the formation
of these new states. He said the plan
would be aided by the peoples most
concerned.
ORE-DOCK MEN
OUT ON STIRKE
DULUTH, July 29.—Five hundred
ore-dock laborers went on strike in l
Duluth Saturday night. They ask an
increase in the wage scale. It is ex
pected that the matter will be amica
bly adjusted.
LAUNCHES SHIP
IN RECORD TIME
PHILADELPHIA, July 29. — A
Michigan plant is reported to have
launched a 3,500-ton wooden ship in
fourteen days after the keel was laid.
This is the world record in ship-build
ing.
GEN.FOGH EMPLO YS A BIG
PINGHER MOVEMENT TO TRAP
ARMY OF TOE CROWN PRINCE
SUMMARY,—(By Associated Press)—Both jaws of the allied
pinchers are moving along smoothly and in complete unison, with the
pivot along the Marne river, in the process of capturing over a half
million Germans under the command of the crown prince in a big poek
st. The movement is proceeding toward a possible success. The allies
have been reinforced, and are pressing forward on the western jaw. The
pincher is moving eastward on both sides of the Ourcq river. The width
i)f the Soissons-Rheims salient is twenty-one miles.
MAY FALL ANY MINUTE NOW.
French Headquarters, July 26.—The entire German position
within the Marne salient may fall any instant as a result of the sharp
allied forward movements. The Germans have been ordered to hold
I heir ground at all costs, while defensive positione are being prepared
upon which they may retire.
WASHINGTON GETTING EXCITED.
Washington, July 26.—The national capital is electrified with a
feeling of expectancy that great events are impending in the war situ
ation. The rumored trapping of the German crown prince’s army is
unfounded, so far as known here.
GREAT TIME IN STORE FOR BRITISH.
Paris, July 26.—The Journal’s correspondent at the front tele
graphs his paper that a great time is in store for the British armies,
which have been kept straining at the leash for three years, waiting the
order to advance.
AMERICANS PROVE THE VICTORS.
London, July 26.—Reuter’s correspondent says the Americans met
and conquered the enemy in a tremendous combat near Epieds and
Trugny. The Germans fought well and checked the American advance
for thirty-six hours. Three times, they wrested the village from the
Americans. In the meanwhile, the village grew constantly smaller,
under the ceaseless bombardment, until it finally disappeared alto
gether. Not a pile of bricks remained. When the village disappeared,
the Germans were unprotected. The Americans concentrated their fire
upon the place until it smoked with red dust. The Germans were wiped
out.
ALLIES EMPLOYING HEAVY GUNS.
With the Americans on the Marne, July 26.—The allies have mov
ed up their heaviest guns and are throwing shells into the German lines
at Saponay, five miles northeast of Foulchv le ( hateau, beyond Ferc
en-Tardenois. The Germans are using much sneeze gas ineffectively. The
allies are having a stiff job to get through the woods and heavy under
brush. The Germans are contending every inch before giving up.
GERMAN LOSSES EXCEED 200,000.
With the Americans on the Marne, July 20.—It is unofficially
stated that the German losses, since the Marne offensive was begun, will
reach over two hundred thousand men. Well over twenty thousand
prisoners have been taken. The number of German dead and wounded
is appalling.
OUSTING GERMANS FROM THE WOODS.
With the Americans on the Marne, July 20.—The Franeo-Am
eriean push north of (‘hateau-Thierry has become a battle for the wood
ed areas. The Germans are lighting in rear guard actions with artillery
and machine guns, and are gradually retiring before the advancing
allied infantry. Indications point to a further withdrawal of the enemy.
The Germans endeavored to hold the northern part of Hinfore forest
and Ris forest, but the allies are ousting*them from tire woods.
FRENCH TAKE IMPORTANT POINT.
Paris, July 20.—The French last night captured the town of Yille
Montoirc and Foulchy le Chateau, an important strategical point, it is
officially announced. Four big guns and many prisoners were taken.
KEEP RIGHT AT HEELS OF THE HUNS.
With the Americans on the Marne, July 20.—The Americans
and French forces are keeping close on the heels of the retreating Ger
man forces on the Marne. French armored cars and cavalry have been
effective in clearing the forests of the enemy.
New York, July 29.—'‘An aerial offensive, having in view an at-;
tack on big German cities, including Berlin itself, is among the allied j
aerial plans, as soon as feasible after the American Liberty motors are
available in quantity,” said Major-General W. S. Brancker, controller
general of the British air ministry, who is visiting America, today. Gen
eral Brancker expresses the view that America will be obliged to create
the office of secretary of aerial forces, the same as Great Britain cre
ated the air ministry, as soon as the big American aerial fleet is assem
bled and sent overseas. The general is very enthusiastic over the aerial
service and tells of the immense aid the planes of various kinds are giv
ing the armies. He is a firm believer in the efficacy of the American
Liberty motor, which he dscribes as the best yet. He also highly re
gards the monster bombing planes of the Handley-Page type that are
being manufactured for the American aerial fleet.
ASSISTANT NAVY SECRETARY TALKS WITH KING.
London, July 29.—Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D.
Roosevelt, who is in London on official business, held a lengthy consult
ation with King George Saturday, discussing the war situation gen
erally and the British and American navies especially.
DESTROYER IS
COMPLETED IN
SEVENTY DAYS
MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD
ACHIEVES WORLD RECORD
IN BUILDING WARSHIP.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—
A new world record in destroyer con
struction was established at the Mare
island, California, navy yard, yester
day, when the destroyer Ward was
put into commission. This feat was
accomplished just seventy days after
the keel was laid. Formerly, it requir
ed two years to construct a destroyer.
The Ward was launched just seventeen
and a half days after the first plank
was laid.
AUSTRALIA HAS
PLENTY OF WHEAT
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—
Three hundred million bushels of
wheat are stored in warehouses in
Australia and will be sold at a guar
anteed price of 95 cents the bushel to
the producer, according to advices re
ceived in Washington.
TENERSAYSNO
WORLD SERIES
SALISBURY BEACH, Mass., July
29.—President Tener, of the National
league, says he does not thTm the
world series games will be played this
year, on account of the ‘work or fight’
regulation imposed by the war depart
ment. Tener is here in search of
health.
HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN FUL
LY EQUIPPED NEW YARDS
AIDING CONSTRUCTION.
FORTY-FOUR NEAR COMPLETION
Hog Island Ship Yard, Greatest in the
World, 90 Per Cent Complete and
Will Launch First Ship From Its
Ways in August—Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson Will Be the Sponsor.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—
The United States shipping board re
ports that 118 fully equipped new ship
yards are now working on ship con
tracts for the government.
Forty-four other ship yards are
nearing completion and will soon be
prepared to begin construction.
The Hog island ship yard, the great
est in the world, is 90 per cent com
plete and will launch its first ship in
August. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife
of the president, will be the sponsor.
RATIFICATION
OF TREATIES
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—
The ratifications of the British-Cana- j
dian treaties with the United States i
will be exchanged with London Tues
day. After September 28, British
subjects in America will be liable to
military duty.
MORE ADDED
TO THE LIST
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 29.—
Two hundred and seventeen corpora
tions and individuals were today add
ed to the lists already compiled under
the trading with the enemy class. One
hundred of these were in Mexico and
are undoubtedly such firms as have
either German affiliations or are prac
tically owned and controlled by peo
ple friendly with Germany or the cen
tral powers. .
<•
NO LACK OF ■
AIRMEN FOR
AVIATION MEN IN PLENTY WILL
BE AVAILABLE—SAYS WORK
MAN, WHO URGES PLAN.
8,000 ARE TRAINING HERE.
In France, He Says, 2,000 Are Await
ing Planes—Would Duplicate Mot
ors for Service Abroad—Scheme Is
to Fly Ten Thousand Bombing Ma
chines Over to France.
NEW YORK, July 29.—William H.
Workman, general manager for the
Handley-Page company in America,
asserted yesterday that America
would have early next year enough
aviators available to carry out his
plan of flying 10,000 heavy bombing
planes across the Atlantic, in order to
speed the delivery of airplanes and
save shipping space for troops and
supplies. ^
“There are in France at least 2,000
American aviators,” he said, “waiting
for airplanes to fly. The congressional
reports recently published say that
there are 8,000 military aviation stu
dents under training in the United
States, and most of these are now
waiting to be sent abroad, but for lack
of shipping space to ship those air
planes which have already been made
and the failure of the program of
1917, those waiting to be sent to
France so far are helpless in this war.
“Twenty thousand pilots could be
trained easily by May 1, 1919, to fly
the Atlantic. All we need are 4,000 in
December and 4,000 each month there
after and, with those who have al- }
ready been trained, I understand
there are 45,000 applications made to
the army and navy authorities to join
the flying forces. If training were
started at once, they would not only
be expert pilots, but would receive
their full instruction in the navigation
of the trip and all other necessary in
structions in order to make the project
SUlTCdMUI.
“I was also asked about engines.
The suggestion was that although
each airplane could give at least 200
hours more service after arrival, that
this at the rate of ten hours a night
would only give twenty night’s bomb
ing service. This being the case, 1
would suggest that double the quan
tity of the engines be put into produc
tion at once, one-half of them to be .
made and sent over in ships which will
not take up nearly as much space as
the complete airplanes do. At the end
of this twenty night’s service, I would
suggest that all the engines be taken
out from the airplanes and the re
served quantity installed; then use
these for two or three weeks, and in
the meantime all of the other engines
could be taken down and gone over
and made ready for the next two
weeks’ service. The mechanics neces
sary to do this work could be taken
over in the airplanes, and an army of
from 20,000 to 40,000 mechanics would
be on hand at ail times to do this
work.
“This campaign carried on for six
weeks to six days would give us peace, ^
and victory, and bring our men home
safely to the United States by a year
from now.”
TRAINING STATION
FOR GREAT LAKES,
WASHINGTON, July 29.—Hurley
has ordered the establishment of a big
marine training station on the Great
Lakes, but as yet has not stated a def
inite location. The purpose of tfie
station will be to train men for the
merchant service. It seems that the
shipping board ordered recruits to be
placed on different boats of the Car
riers’ association for training, which a 4
action was strongly opposed by the
unions. This action on the part of
Hurley is to meet the situation caused
by threatened strikes on account of
vessel owners refusing to co-operate
with the government in the training -
of seamen. z