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l ; ' : ^^Mmf&^0??^! itt, f : '.;,',';,, ; '&^^f^ ? -'; 7 r ; ;*:'?' :' ; '^^0,j»'! i r i ^f'~^ :^v'''\T 'T f '\* ••'*•,<&'• •.••\>S»B ,•',-.''•• c ; ; i* / ! ;<erto,wii 'fPreeman,\ Established January 27, 1S24. Changed io \OMie Jeffeniimtiiu\ in 1SS7. ('Democratic Union,\ Established August 0, THE WATEBTOWN RE-UNION, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1917. VOL. X.—NO. 43. \TJemoci-atie Union\ and \JelYcrsoMlim 1 ' aler£<*d isi 1S47, Chunged to \'Die Jell'er.sou Democrat\ in 1SU5. Changed to \The W atarlown Re-Union\ in 188ft. ajBPlJBIilOAN STRONGLY OITOS- I ED TO HIS APPOXNTMIilK* J! p. 4. K ) > .•Supposed ^Determination of Whitman ; To Appoint G. W. Perkins Member . j Of Proposed State Food Connnis- j sioh Stops Progress on Food Con- | trol Legislation — Assemblyman ' Martin, of Oneida Offers Amend- ! ment to Bill. Albany, Aug, 17.—The breach be- tween Gov. Whitman and the Re- publican, majority of the Legislature over the food control legislation was •widened today seeming-ly beyond the . possibility of bridging-, unless the •Executive abandons his intention of appointing 1 George \V. Perkins a .member of the proposed state food commission, or Mr. Perkins voluntar- ily abandons his candidacy to relieve ~^ge T ' Governor of embarrassment. Gov. Whitman withheld public com- ment on today's developments further than to say: \I still am con- fident that the bill will be passed.\ \Opposition to Mr. Perkins was so pronounced at the conferences of the Itepublicans of both Senate and As- •-sembly today that all hope of mak- ing- any material progress on the food control bill for at least a week was abandoned. -Some Won't Take Bill With Perkins Upstate members declared that their constituents in the muni dis- tricts were opposed to the passage of \the measure, and were even more strongly ag'ainst Mr. Perkins as a •state food commissioner. Several of them stated at the conferences that while they would vote for the bill if Mr. Perkins was eliminated, they would not support the measure plus Mr. Perkins. In the Senate conference the ques- tion of Mr Perkins' acceptability was raised iu connection with the prob- able confirmation of his nomination. A vote showed six in favor, 11 op- posed and 11 doubtful. Those who openly favored Mr. Perkins' appoint- ment were: Senators Charles D. New- ton, George 1'. Thompson, ,T. Henry Walters, George H. Whitney, Charles W. Wieks and Charles J. Hewitt, all •from upstate districts. The New TTork city members, with the excep- tion of Albert Ottinger, recorded in opposition, placed themselves in the •doubtful columns. T. ll.'s Nephew Leads Fight on Per- kins The Senate anti-Perkins fight was led by Theodore Douglas Robinson, nephew of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, and George A. Slater, representing \ the senatorial districts in which Mr. \ Perkins resides. t Of the 74 Republicans attending the 4 \Assembly conference, 36 opposed the \'bill, while 38 favored it. A second 'poll showed that seven opponents of the mea/ .ire would vote for it if as- sured of Mr. Perkins* elimination. To bring this about, Assemblyman ,)_ § Louis M. Martin of Oneida offered an •amendment designed to prevent the Perkins appointment. The Martin amendment would define the qualifi- cations oi the food commissioners and would bar from membership any person \who is a member, sharehold- er, o.ffieBr or director of any corpora- tion or association engaged directly •or indirectly in the manufacture, storage or distribution of necessaries as defined herein.\ is Under the definitions in the meas- itre agricultural implements and ma- chinery are included under the term \necessaries thus, disqualifying Mr. Perkins on aecount of his connection 'with, the International Harvester •company. Can't Pass Bill For Week Majority Leader'Elon H, Brown of the Seriate prepared a formal state- ment at the close of the conference, in. which he said: \The Republican conference of the Senate adjourned today without tak- ing any definite action and with the understanding that it -would not take sietion looking toward the passage of any measure before next Wednesday afternoon. The principal subject of discussion was the food control bill as now printed and o n desks of the members. A careful canvass of opin- ion shows that it is impossible to ) pass it today on account of opposi- i tion arising from the prospective domination of George W. Perkins as (•one of the members of the commis- sion. It also appeared that if his -. •'^nomination was not t o be made, it |w-ould be possible to pass the bill. A \ plumber of senators were of the opin- \ ion that the bill was of such general \ land far-teaching terms that the per- ( jsonuel of the administration was of • paramount importance. '.,* \An informal expression showed jthat a large number of senators were - «>pposed to the appointment and con- •i' Jirmation of Mr. Perkins.\ A i f'U ty-Fifty Provision in Abeyance f l\ j The so-called 50-50 provision of the I ,}>tlL under which the state and the '.' municipalities would divide the ex- pense of establishing municipal term- inal markets was discussed at both conferences, but final determination was held in abeyance. Although the New York city officials oppose this section because of their belief that it •greatly increase the city's share of the state tax, Eepubiican assembly- men, by a vote of 50 to IS, favored re- tention of the provision. Several amendments of a minor nature were suggested in 'both conferences, but no decision will be reached until next week, when there will be further dis- cussion. The Legislature, adjourned until to- morrow without transacting any business. Tomorrow will be merely a legislative day, and the business ses- sions will not be resumed until next week. U. S. 11001 HUGE CROWDS IN LONDON GIVE THKM WILD WELCOME GERMAN SPY WITH MPS CAUGHT AT SAN FRANGISHO Lieut. Schneider, Of Imperial Navy Jailed on Presidential Warrant. San Francisco, Aug. 17.—Lieut. Ir- ving P. Schneider of the German navy was arrested here on a presidential warrant as a spy three days ago, De- partment of Justice officials announc- ed yesterday. Military maps and papers, declar- ed to be of an incriminating nature, were found in his possession. With Schneider was arrested The- odore Kasdnger, a former department store employee ,who is accused of aid- ing iSchnaider in obtaining maps and other military information. They are alleged to have occupied apartments with four Austrian officers who are being sought. By the President's order the pri- soners are being held incommunica- do, without bail and without the pri- vilege o£ a hearing. Among Schneider's effects was an iron cross, said to have been received by him for services rendered in the German navy, He recently married a young woman of Oakland, Cal. Federal authorities said Schneider tried to join an aviation corps and later a department of the military service here, but was prevented from doing so by reasons not announced. He attempted to sail from this port on a Swedish vessel, it is said, but was balked by the secret service, PASS BEFORE KING GEORGE ANOTHER LOAN OF POUR BILLION TO THE ALLIES Washington, Aug. 17.—Congress soon will be asked to authorize an- other loan of between ¥3,000,000,- 000 and $4,000,000,000 to the Allies. Secretary McAdoo and Chairman Kitchin of the ways and means com- mittee agreed on this today and also agreed upon the desirability of rais- ing a larger sum than $2,000,000,- 000 for war purposes by taxation. •Congress probably will be called up- on at the December session 1 to revise the war revenue bill now before the Senate increasing the sum to be ob- tained through taxation. AMERICAN LABOR WILL HARVEST CANADA'S CROPS Washington, Aug. 17.—American labor will be supplied for harvesting the Canadian grain crop under an ar- rangement reached today between W. W. Cory, Canadian deputy commis- sioner of the interior and Department of Labor officials. American harvest hands will be permitted for the first time to enter 'Canada, and immigration regulations will be waived by both countries. Thousands of Americans are ex- pected to go across the bordor t<?' help save the 'Canadian crops. W. W. GENERAL STRIKE ON AUG. 20 i\ Unless Five Demands are Granted, It Will Be Called, They Say. Spokane, Wash., Aug. 17.—Unless five specific demands are granted by August 20, the Industrial Workers of the World will call a general strike in Washington, Oregon, Idafho and (Montana, according to a statement Itoday by James Rowan, 'district sec- retary o£ the organization. CLATJI SULK RATES FAVOR DISTRICTS IN NORTHERN NEW YORK Washingtoir, Aug. 17.—The Penn- sylvania Railroad have petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a re-opening of the New York cream and milk case in which the Commis- sion ruled that prevailing rates in the New York, Hoboken and Atlantic Ci- ty districts are too high and prejudi- cial in favor of Northern New York districts. STRIKE IN ALL SHIPYARDS THREATENED BY MACHINISTS New York, Aug. 17,—Unless the Navy Department exerts itself to bring a speedy settlement the ma- chinists and metal workers' strike that has been in progress since July 2 in shipyards of this vicinity, will be extended to all shipyards in the country, according to a statement is- sued today at the headquarters of the niachtaists' International Asso- •eiation. t Londoners Waving American Flags Cheers Themselves* Hoarse- Streets Through Which Lean, Lithe, Sun-browned Khaki-clad Americans March Banked Solidly With Men, Women and Children. London, Aug. 17.—American troops marched through London yesterday. They were reviewed by Ambassador Page and later by King G-eorge at Buckingham- Palacei. Great crowds lined the streets which were decorat- ed profusely with American and Brit- ish hags. The Americans were cheered by civilians, by soldiers on their way to the front and by wounded men. The troops were escorted by guard bands. A meeting of the cabinet was in progress when the Americans ap- proached Whitehall. It was adjourn- ed to let the premier and Ms collea- gues to pay their compliments to the Americans. The cabinet went in a body to the war office. Cabinet Adjourns to Watch March As the Americans passed the Horse Guards' Parade to Whitehall, they were greeted from the windows of the war office by Premier Lloyd George, Foreign Secretary Balfour, Chancellor Bonar Law, War Secretary Derby, Winston Spencer Churchill, minister of munitions; George N. Barnes, member of the war council; Admiral Jellicoe and other high offi- cials, as well as by French and Bel- gian officers. The evening newspapers say that for a parallel to the scenes witnessed today in the neighborhood of Trafal- gar Square, it probably would be necessary to recall the time of the South, -African war and the return home of the troops. The King's party at Bu-ckinghani Palace included Field Marshal 'French, commander of the home forces; Queen Mother Alexander and Princess Mary. Just before the last of the troops passed, Premier Lloyd George hurried up in a motor car. The prtmier was recognized by the guards, and the parade was halted for a moment while his ear passed through. Premier Announces Victory to King The premier jumped from his au- tomobile and almost ran to the king to tell him the news of the latest British advance in Flanders. The king and premier discussed the British success for a moment, and then the king turned back to review the troops. Millions of Londoners, many of them waving American flags, cheered themselves hoarse until the Ameri- cans departed. The streets from Horse Guards Parade up Whitehall to Tra- falgar Square, Picadilly Grosvenor Gardens, Buckingham Palace Mall •and Westminster bridges were bank- ed solidly with men, women and chil- dren hours before the march began. When the troops swung into White- hall a roar of cheers, which was heard many blocks away, was started. It continued all along the route. All traffic was stopped. Win- dows and roofs were crowded. Per- sons in the throngs of spectators continually shouted out greetings such as \We're glad to see you, America,\ and \Go get them, boys.\ The Americans for the most part kept their eyes to the front. Only occasionally did a man here or there look to the right or left, grinning broadly, or wiggling a hand in such a way that the officers could not see him, ITALIANS RAID AUSTRIAN TOWN, DROPPING BOMBS Home, Aug.- 17.—The official state- ment of operations ou the Italian front issued by the war ofiice today says: \An enemy party which at- tacked our positions at the head of the Padola Valley was repulsed after a heavy hand to hand struggle. Yesterday one of our large bom- bardment flights, strongly escorted, reached the important, railway center aS Assling in the Sara Valley with 1 the object of damaging it and inter- rupting- the intense traffic of the ene- my there. \The second flight, as powerful as the first, was repeated in the after- noon, the operation having 1 as an ob- jective the steel works in the same locality. Explosive bombs and also in- cendiary bombs were dropped, six and a half tons in all and direct hits were obtained on some works while other buildings, including- the railway station, were set afire. All our uir- planes returned after this most dar- ing- operation which was most diffi- cult on account of the distance to tin center of bombardment. PRESIDENT HAS TEXT BUT NO OFFICIAL VIEW IS JfiX- PRESSED LLOYD GEORGE'S SPEECH CANADIANS IILEN! FURIOUS BATTLE IN CITY—GER- MANS LOSE VITAL HEIGHT TROOPS STORM AND HOLD II Great Throng at Buckingham Palace The greatest crowd gathered front of Buckingham Palace. The people completely filled the broad plaza and overflowed to the palace grounds. The king, accompanied by the queen, the household staff and officers, took his place at the gate. The Americans then filed past, eyes left, officers at salute, while the bands played and the cheering and waving of flags continued. As the first .Stars and Stripes passed with the ranks, the king and his party raised their hands in salute. The flag was dipped and the crowd roared approval so vigorously that the king was forced to smile. The windows and roof of the palace were crowded with soldiers and attendants who silently waved to the Americans. As each flag passed the king saluted, and the enthusiasm of the crowds be- came almost uncontrollable. Men threw their hats into the air. Some of the hats were from the heads of Tommies and colonials such as Aus- tralians and Canadians. After the review the Americans camped temporarily on the green park at the rear of the palace. There they rested and had lunch, after Which they resumed the march through the city, the earlier scenes (Continued on page 5). Hill 70, Made Impregnable as Ger- mans Supposed Because It Domin- ated French Coal Celitijr and Re- gion About, Changes Hands After Terrific Bombardment and Irresis- tible Infantry Attacks. Li-ns again is the ceniei.e'of fight- ing on the western fromfc i'fhe Cana- dians have taken Hill 7l>, nominating the city from the north and are with- in the city itself, engaging the Her- mans in desperate fighting at close quarters, after advancing on u two- mile front to an extreme depth of a mile. Fur several weeks the Canadians slowly have been closing in their lines on the. west, northwest and southwest in preparation for a su- preme effort to place this center of the coal ilelds of the Pas de Calais in their possession. Hill 70, just east of Loos and north of Lens, was the great stumbling block. Early Wednesday the Cana- dian^ stormed the hill. The splendid effort was successful and within a few hours the important position yas cleared of Germans. Canadians Enter City on West. The Canadians swept on toward Lens from the northwest, capturing\ several suburbs and entering the western part of the city. The Ger- mans! tried desperately to check the Canadian advance, but five counter attacks were in vain. While suffering only slight casual- ties themselves, the Canadians in- flicted heavy losses on the Germans and captured almost :nm prisoners. In Flanders the intense artillery fighting goes ou Willi undiminished vigor. The infantry lia.-, been more active, but except for the French, is engaged only in raids. On the Dixmude road north-west of Bixschoote, the French pushed, for- ward and succeeded in realizing- con- siderable progress. Artillery duels and small and isolated attacks have occurred on the French front from St. Quentin to the Swiss border. Fighting in Southwest Moldavia ap- parently is lessening in intensity. In the mountains the Russians and- Ru- manians have given up a height west of Oena to the Germans. Mackensen Captures Rumanian Town In the Putna Valley and toward the line of the Serein Berlin claims Field Marshal von Mackensen has made some progress, capturing the town of Straeani. Three thousand prisoners, guns andmachine guns have been cap- tured.by the Austro-Oermnns in the Moldavian theater, the Berlin report says. Around Fokshani there has been no fighting, but southeast, along the Seretli the Teutons have stormed the bridgehead at Bntlaretu. Toll of Submarines Declines Again British merchant losses fell off somewhat during the last week in comparison with the previous week, when a slight increase was noted. Fourteen vessels of more than 1,600 tons were lost last week through mines or submarines in comparison with 21 the previous week. The loss in vessels under 10 tons remained un- changed at two. 60 KILLED, 150 INJURED IN WRECK IN RUSSIA Petrograd, Aug. 17.—Sixty persons 'were killed and 150 injured in a wreck on the railroad between Petrograd .and Moscow. Four coaches were crushed to pieces when a passenger train ran into a .freight train. British Premier's Words in Parlia- ment Interpreted in AVashington As Indicating Probable Attitude Entente Allies Will Take on Pope's Proposals or Any Discussion of Peace That Might Be Regarded As Permitting Germany and Auslria- Hungurj- to Dictate Terms As Con- querors. Washington, Aug. 17.—Premier Lloyd George's optimism.' speech in the British, parliament yesterday was interpreted in Washington as a pre- liminary indication of the attitude the Allied nations may be expected to adopt toward any discussion of peace on a basis which might permit Ger- many as a conqueror to dictate terms. News of the premier's speech came while the State Department was re- ceiving by cable from the British for- eign office the text of Pope Benedict a message to the leaders of 0.11 belliger- ent nations, proposing basis for peace negotiations and earnestly appealing Dor its consideration. Britain'!!! Position and Attitude. In Entente diplomatic quarters and among government officials Mr. George's announcement of improve- ment in food conditions, removing the danger of Kngland being starved into submission, his assurance that losses through submarine attacks continued l.o decrease and his declaration that there would be sufficient tonnage for 101S and for HUH, If necessary, were hailed joyfully as a sign of Great Britain's safe position and firm at- titude. The pope's message was laid be- fore President Wilson by Secretary Lansing. important conference which must proceed a reply will be- gin shortly, but necessarily some time will elapse before the, response goes forward, A translation of the message made public by the State Department does not differ materially from the unof- ficial version cabled from Europe. Slight, differences are due t o varying translations of French idioms. In- stead of Germany being required to guarantee Belgium's independence of \it the official version says \of any power whatsoever.\ Note Not Discussed Willi President. While there already have been many informal conferences among of- ficials and diplomats regarding the popes proposals, It may be stated on Secretary Lansings, authority that the secretary so - far has not. discussed the subject with the President and also has refrained from communicat- ing his views regarding the charac- ter of the reply which should be made to any of the diplomatic callers he has had since the first press notice of the dispatch of the pope's communica- tion. Mr, Lansing has felt that it would be Improper to indicate even in a per- sonal way what lie thought of the communication and he has also dep- recated any attempt by the newspa- pers to forecast the action of the gov- ernment in this matter as likely to prove embarrassing Among other officials and diplo- mats, however, there is no such reti- cence. While the battles have In- creased in number and waxed in in- tensity and the slaughter has con- tinued in the msot distressful man- ner, It i s pointed out that there has been no such change in general war conditions as would warrant a differ- ent reception for peace proposals from any quarter than would have been accorded to -those made a year ago. Pence Now To Germany's Advantage Attention is directed to the fact that changes that have occurred in the military nituation have made it distinctly to the advantage of the Central Powers to endeavor to make peace now. Not withstanding the different and conflicting statements made by Ger- man and Austrian ministers as to a basis of peace negotiations ,it Is de- clared by some of the diplomats who have closely studied the situation, that nowhere has there been any real evidence of an abandonment of the first German demand for a peace bas- ed \on the map,\ which would insure the Central Powers actual military, if not technical and political control of territories in possession of the Germanic troops when peace is de- clared. The G-ermans In possession of the most of Belgium and a large part of France, were quite willing a year ago to make peace. But with the Hussions in possession of some of their beat eastern provinces, the Austrian gov- ernment was not of like mind. Now it is pointed out by the Entente dip- lomats, as a result of the collapse of the Russian offensive, and the clearing of Galicla of Russian troops, the Austrian government also is will- ing and aax-loug for peace, as are the (Jerraaus in the knowledge that the tide has turned against them in the west and that next year probably will find them in possession of little or no French or Belgian territory. What Allies Must Consider in Re-uiy. It is admitted by these diplomats that it is inconceivable that the Vati- can should have been influenced by any military consiedration, but insisted that thye must be taken into •account by the foreign offices of the Entente powers when they pass U'pon the pope's appeal. In addition to the consulting with President Wilson, Secretary Lansing will begin now to ascertain the views of Entente governments regarding the pope's message. Although no par- ty to a formal alliance, the United States having joined fortunes with the Entente Allies in the supreme struggle for democratic ideals, the necessity and propriety of consulting with them as to any measures look- ing to peace is obvious. Even with the aid of cables, such exchanges are tedious and time-consuming. ft is probable that before the formal replies are made statesmen in the various Entente countries will in a way test out public sentiment by individual statements. It is believ- ed in Washington that this was one of the purposes of Lloyd George's speech in Parliament. Nicholas Romanoff and Family Ee» moved From Tsarskoe-Selo, ,Kaid to Be on Way To Tobolsk. EXEMPT! CLAIMS DENIED AT CARTHAGE Carthage, Aug. 17.—The following filed claims for exemption before the draft board here, but their claims were denied: Vitalino Martin, Antwerp, Karl Albert Sohnauber, Lafarge- ville. George Milo Brennon, Wutertown. Samuel Alpert, Carthage. Albert Bernard Ivnapp, Rosiere. Cahrles II. Snell, Alexandria Bay. Emil John Buckmlll, Alexandria Ray. Charles M. Babrork, Orleans Cor- ners. William N. Shepperd, Alexandria Bay. .lames English, Deferiet, John Hall, Antwerp. John C. Misenheimer, Redwood. William David Arnot, Carthage. Raymond Mills, Antwerp. Ephrlam Steinberg, Alexandria Bay. Clinton Mack, Cartilage. John l.iince, Three Mile Bay. Lawrence (i. Draper, Carthage. Adelbert A. Daniels, Chaumont. George A. Brown, Antwerp. George II. l'earce, Alexandria Bay. Clark A. Currjiu, Lafnrgeville. Walter A. Lewis, Carthage. Pearl ('. Vosler. Three .Mile Buy. Itoy A. Bergen. Cliaiinmuf. Mehin Willis Stage, Clayton. Wesley J. Klliott, Theresa. Tony Avnllone, Carlhage. John Harold i-Brrv, Philadelphia. Kiiimcll Kugeue llorlou, Clinumont. Clurciicc M. Fregoc, Theresa. Lewis Kanford Main, Antwerp. Milton Jf. Ihias, ('hniimonl. Leslie Wood, Philadelphia. Morris Welterhului, Claylon. Hoy J,- VimSi'oleu, Cape 'Vincent Klvin II. Eekerl, Lafargeville. George Kidiert Bulls, Carthage. <JERMAX CASUAI/I'IMS IN JULY. Total Given in Published Lists is 80,80;$, of Whom 21,83!) Were. Killed or Ddod of Wounds Or Sickness. London, Aug. 17.- German casual- ties reported during July in tin- Ger- man official lists, but not necessu rily having nil occurred in July, nfrgrc- g.-iled Mi.xir.s, ns follows: Killed or died of wound-; or sick- ness, tM.Hii'.i; prisoners or missing, u, o;:u; severely wounded, iBcWO; wound ed and slightly wounded, Ii!i,'.)5K. The total German casualties of ul classes since the beginning of tin war exceeds '1,30(1,0111). FINDS SKCRET WIRE- LESS STATION Argentine Navy Discovers One on Argentine's Atlantic Coast. Buenos Ayres, Aug. 17.—A secret wireless station has been discovered ou the coast of the territory of Chu- but by tlie Argentine navy depart- ment. Tim authorities believe that the station was to be used in com- municating with suspicious vessels in the South Atlantic. THE LITTLE FALLS CHEESE MARKKT Little Falls, Aug. 17.—An advance in. price of 1 1-2 cents was shown here Monday conforming to the trates paid in Northern New York markets Saturday. No one seems able to explain this sharp advance, and it Is doubtless a speculative con- dition, caused by the light make and the use of so much milk for other purposes than cheese. Dealers here readily meet these fluctuations in the market and pay the prices. THE U'JTCA MARKET. I'tica, Aug. 17.—Cheese Monday sold at 2 cents higher than a week ago at the weekly meeting of the Uti- ca Dairy Board of Trade, namely, 22 1-4. More than 3,000 boxes were listed. Butter sold at 40 cents. I'clroo-rad, Aug. 17.—The semi- official Russian News Agency has an- nounced that former Emperor Nich- olas a ad his family have beeu re- moved from the pit luce at Tsarskoe- Selo, unci Hint it was reported they were being transported to Tobolsk, Siberia. No one except.\ the local militai-y- and officials specially sent from Pe- trograd witnessed the departure of the cx-czar, and, according to a state- ment made to the Associated Press by X. V. Nekrasolf, vice p'resideivt of the council of ministers, (he accounts published in the only newspaper which reported the departure, Were imaginary. It appears Unit the plan was to re- mine Nicholas before dawn, but the. train arrived at Tsarskoe-Selo sev^ eral lmui's bite. Vice Premier Nekra/toff said the re- moval of Nicholas wus deckled on af- ter a series of secret sessions of the council n( ministers late last month. The motives of the ministers, he. said, ure political anil military. It was decided to get. Nicholas out of the vvu.v before circumstances arose lnakinir it difficult. When the former emperor reaches his destination the facts will be announced. At the time or the revolution Nich- olas was at Hie front. On his way linck to the capital he was arrested and ta-keii lo the Alexundrovsky palm-e al Tsarskoe-Selo, 1.1 mile's souih of lvtriigrml, where the form- er iuiperial family bus since been con lined. The jriiuril mi the route from the palace to tin 1 railroud station was eonipo-ed of deb-gut ions of 11 trusted Mien from each icittulion of the- Tsarskoe-Selo garrisons. An hour after the truin arrived, Nicholas ap- peared on the steps of |.|i 0 palace dressed in si colonel's uniform with a kliaki blouse and with no decora- tions. Without lifting 1 his eyes from the ground, he entered an automobile accompanied by Prince Dalgoroukoff and Count BenekendorfC, former court marshals, who thus far ha-ve shared the captivity of the fallen rul- r. They were followed by the form- er Empress Alexandra, who was nc- mpaitied by Countess Narysliken, lier close friend uiul former lady of the court; nil the four grand duchess with their maids of honor and finally by Alexis, former heir to (lie throne, .-it whose side was the gigantic sail- or \Dereveniio the prole.clor of Alexis since his birth and his con- stant, i-ouipauion nnd playmate. In order to keep the departure se- cret, HK Iiuig as possible the train was 1 mil. drawn up to the station plat form, bill was kept on a side Iraek some dislanee- away to which Nicholas and bin party went. The public, was un- aware of the transfer until late in the evening. Mitii.v rumors are current in regard to Die motives for the removal of the imperial family and a s to its destina- tion. The senii-ollieiat news ngencv says the demands for Nicholas' trans- fer were due to fears of the authori- ties I hat attempts would be made to liberate- him in connection with a connler revolutionary movement. Aunt be r theory is (hat the discovery of the letter ill which (len. Ciurki), former commander on (lie. south- western front, expressed loyalty to the former emperor, and of plots lo effecl the escape of Nicholas, caused the council of deputies to de- mand his removal lo a safer place— either Tobolsk!'. Siberia, or Kostro- ma, which was the original seat of Hie Romanoff family. Mr. 1 Nekrasoff said, however, that all stories to the effect that, the re- moval was connecter] with the C.urko affair or with attempts lo liberate Nicholas were untrue, the transfer having- beeu decided upon last month. \Our motives were political and military,\ lie continued. \We decided to get Nicholas out of the. way before circum-stances might arise which would make this difficult. Jt is un- true that the council of deputies com- pelled, the government to act. \Sk-erecy was dictated by considera- tions of absolute necessity. In this particular such precautions were tak- en that. Hie destination, of the train was and still is unknown lo the chief of the traffic department of the min- istry of communications, who was en- trusted with the arrangements. We shall announce the facts tts soon as Nicholas lias reached his destina- tion.\ Tobolsk is an nut-of-liie-way town of Western Siberia far from the rail- road and visited only by steamers which ply the Irtysh River, BOOTBLACK KILLS TWO IN QUARREL OVER SHINE'S PRICE Philadelphia, Aug. 17.—'Frank La- taier, 2 4, bootblack, is hold without ball here on the charge o£ killing, William Wassabeck and -Jerome Sharp in a quarrel over the price of a, -<sl shine*. . <.^x\3Jim.\
