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ing laws and raise the rate on second
class matter in accordance with the
recommendation of the commission Gre
ated In 1911 under joint resolution
of Congress to investigate the sub
Ject. which found the cost of handling
and transporting second class matter.
exclusive of certain expenditures con-
corning which exact Information was
not at hand, to be approximately 6
cents a pound, and recommended that
the postage gate thereon be increased
from ! cent a pound to 2 cents pound
In order to renew attention to the
matter the department in January last
addressed a letter to the joint commit
tee of Congress before which the oues-
ton of proper rates of postage on sec
ond class matter has been pending for
more than two years. in which it was
recommended that the rate on publica-
lions issued less frequent than weekly
and on weekly publications other than
newspapers be increased from l cent
pound to cents a pound leaving
for future determination an additional
increase if same should be found neces-
sary or desirable.
Distinction Made
"The distinction made between news
papers issued as frequently as once a
week and other publications Is be-
lieved to be In accord with the long
established policy of Congress. Further
reason why the reimbursement of post
age rates on second class matter should
begin with publications other than
newspapers is found in the greater
length of the average haul of such
publications and the consequent great
err cost of their transportation.
"Up to the present time the joint
committee has made no report or rec
ommendation on the subject. Until some
such action shall be taken to rcadjusr
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Junior Order to Confer Degrees

This evening Birmingham council, No.
81, Junior Order of American Mechanics.
will confer the second degree on a large
class of candidates. In addition to the
degree work nominations for officers of
the next term will be continued, the elec-
ton and installation to take place on tine
last meeting night of the month.
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Norwegian Steamer Detained

London. December 13.-(3;40 p. m.)-The
Norwegian steamer Sigrun, which left
New York November 8, is being detained
at Newport. England, pending a search
by the British authorities for contraband
goods suspected to be in her cargo.
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Maccabees Entertain

The local members of the knights of
the Maccabees of the World are looking
forward with much interest to the visit
of ID. p. Marley, supreme commander Of
the order, who will be present at the
big open meeting to be held at the Mac
cabee temple, Fourth avenue, on Wednes-
day night. The feature of the evening
Will be the address of Commander Mar
Key, and that of DR.. Elizabeth Nj. Hooper
OF the ladies' branch of the order Other
features will be music and dancing
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the convenience OF the public. not for
profit. to promote efficiency by stand
ardizing and simplifying procedure; to
recognize merit and eliminate partisan
ship; to extend service wherever present
or prospective returns justify; to reduce
rates insofar as proves consistent with
general fiscal necessity, and to provide
all communities and all sections OF the
country, as far as practicable, with uni
form service.
Exercises Monopoly
1.-THE fact that the government exer-
cises a monopoly over the receipt, trans
mission and delivery of mail carries an
obligation to perform thiA function for
all it's citizens; hence the postal service
may not be operated wholly upon the
lines of private enterprise. Whether or
not service shall be granted or extern
sions authorized are questions which, as
they arise in a particular case, should
rot be determined entirely with respect
to revenue considerations. Yet 1t Is equal
ly the duty of the department to apply
the mechanical and administrative econ
omies which private business enterprise
developes and which inventive genius
from time to time offers. The maximum
of service at the minimum of expense is
the proper rule to govern public busi-
ness
The report declares newspapers and
periodicals handled in 1914 under the
cent a pound second class rate totaled
over "A million pounds, an increase of
2.94 per cent over the preceding year,
with a resultant drain on postal rev.
enues" that emphasizes the necessity
of taking some step in the direction of
readjusting the rates on second-class
mail"
In my last annual report Mr.. Bur-
Lesson says. the hope was expressed
that Congress would amend the exist
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ShOOting-Fishing

Excellent duck shooting and salt
water fishing. Competent guides with
fun equipment. Accomm odations I'M
surpassed. Write for booklet
J. r. ROLSTON, Mgr.
HOfston Hotel COden. Ala.
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Walter Burrows. negro. was arrest
ed today on a charge of being the ne
gro who snatched the purse from Miss
Fletcher last night on the corner of
Second avenue and Nineteenth street
about $3.50 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
DENY THAT GERMANS
|LL-TREATED AMERICANS
Some Of the Rotterdam Passengers
Sign Statement Which They
Want Sent to President.

NEW YORK. September 9.-Passen-
gers on. the Holland. American liner
Rotterdam, which arrived from Rot
terdam Monday. signed a statement
declaring false the reports that Ameri-
cans had been i'll treated in Germany.
The statement closed with the request
that a copy be forwarded to President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan and was
signed by Rev. ]. F. Obi Of Philadel-
phia. Rev. August Bohrie. Hazleton.
Pa; Dr. J. J. Ruel. Cleveland. Ohio:
DR.. A. W. Stilliams. Chicago. ILL.,: Max
wester, New York: Rev. Henry Tap
pert, Covington. KY: Rev. DIR. 7. Scent
grath, Columbus. Ohio; Rev. M. Rieger,
Duluth, Mimi: Rev. J. A Rossenbach.
Darien, Conn, and several hundred
others. The statement follows:
THE undersigned American citizens.
passengers on the steamship Rotter-
dam, all of whom were in Germany
during the present hostilities, ask the
Associated Press, through It's various
channels, to give publicity to the fol-
lowing statements:
THAT the reports regarding Ill treat
ment of Americans by Germans, ema-
mating from English and French
sources. are absolutely false.
Travel through Germany. as far as the
extraordinary circumstances permitted
was altogether safe. as officials and all
classes of the people were without ex-
ception, very friendly and helpful.
mo well authenticated atrocities were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09

perpetrated by the German troops.
IAN of the German official bulletins r.
garding the progress of the war were u
every case subsequently confirmed. arr
thus the reports COMING FROM EnSlis''
French and Belgian sources disprovcd.
In our Judgment the distorted rep"ris
which have reached America were sent
out with the deliberate purpose OF de-
ceiving Americans and thus creating
sentiment in favor Of the powers now az
rayed against Germany.
I'VE ask all Americans TO suspend Judf-
ment until they have had opportunity To
make an impartial Investigation OF the
causes which have led to the present cor
tlict, and especially 10 study the diplo-
matte correspondence. II is our couvie-
ton that Germany has not beer the ag-
sressor but that the war has been forced
upon her by the envy and greed of thosa
nations that are Jealous OF her growing
Industrial and commercial Importance.
and for this reason are ready and anH-
jous to destroy her as a people.
I've hereby request the Associated
Press to forward copy OF this paper to
the Pres'd of the United states and
the Secretary of State.
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THREE POUNDS OF FOOD
DAILY FOR THE FRENCH

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
PARIS. August 27.-Here is the daily
bill Of fare Of the French private soldier
In the field:
Vegetable soup. made from an ounce
and a half of mashed vegetables.
Army biscuit, twenty ounces.
Rice (or beans), seven ounces.
Fresh meat. sixteen ounces Tor canned
meat, twelve ounces)
Coffee, three-fourths of an ounce.
Sugar. one ounce.
Or total food allowance OF nearly
three pounds day.
AS extras, the private soldier receives
from time to time supplies OF fresh veg
etables, such as potatoes, carrots and
cabbages. and occasionally wine. The sup
ply Of extras is uncertain. depending
wholly on the ability Of the commissary
department to purchase such supplies on
the march.
Every soldier in the field carries in his
knapsack one days rations for emergency
use. These rations consist of ten ounces
Of army biscuit, ten ounces canned meat.
one ounce condensed soup, two ounces
coffee and three ounces sugar.
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FIVE NEWSPAPER MEN
REPORTED IN ARREST

NEW YORK. September e.-The AS
ISOLATED Press Is in receipt of advices
under date of September that five
American newspaper correspondents
are under detention by the German
military authorities at Aix-la-C hapelle
one of the German military bases in
the north They are Roger Lewis of
the Associated Press. Irving S. Cobb
of the Philadelphia Public Ledger, John
T. McCurcheon and James O'Donnell
Bennett of the Chicago Tribune. and
Harry Hanson Of the Chicago Daily
News
The men are not in confinement and
are being weH treated. They are,
however. under close surveillance and
are not permitted to leave the city or
to send news, because they have been
with the German troops. The corre-
spondents were placed under detention
August 26 at some unknown place, and
were taken to Aix-la-Chapel1e August
80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
JAPAN IS TO HAVE A VOICE
WHEN PEACE TERMS ARE MADE

public the following dispatch:
TOXIC, September 8.-A Japanese
naval aeroplane again flew yesterday
over Kfaochow and dropped bombs, re-
turning safe to the cruiser.
In answer to the protest lodged
by German and Austrian ambassadors
gainst China permitting Japan to land
troops at Lung Kow. China replied
that Japan's act Is justifiabie in the
light of precedenss established in the
Russo-Japanese war.
with regard to alleged understand
ing between France. England and
Russia not to sign a peace treaty with
out full accord among them, Baron
kato stated that Japan will act in
conformity with the terms of the al
li<pce treaty.
1.-The Tckio Chamber Of Commerce, In
cooperation with the Chicago Tea
Merchants Association, launched a
movement In opposition to measures
or raising tariff rates. They are also
formulating plans for promoting ex-
port trade Of Japan"
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LONDON. September ., 3:31 a.m.-The
Amsterdam Nieuw Van Den Dag pup
fishes a dispatch from Terneuzen, re-
porting the expectation that the Ger
mans would enter Client. The dis
patch says the mayor of Client re-
ported that he had been appointed sec
retarx, of the American legation and
would go to meet the Germans to sur
render the town.
This dispatch evidently was sent be-
fore the arrangement with the Ger
mans. whereby they agreed not to
enter the city under certain conol-
lions was concluded.
One of the conditions of the agree
ment was that the civic guard now at
and disarm-
The German general in command
has declared to the burgomaster that
it is not his intention to enter the
town. No war tax in money he's been
levied, but acquisitions of food. for
age and motors to the value of $1O,-
coo, 900 have been made. These are
intended for the German troops in
France.
It is confirmed that the Germans are
endeavoring to occupy the Flemish
provinces with the object of securing
fresh food supplies.
Called Victory for q. S. Diplomacy.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail
at Ostend telegraphs as follows:
1.-THE American consul informs me
that the agreement whereby the Ger
mans refrained from entering Client
and imposing an indemnity was tri-
umph of American diplomacy
An Ostend dispatch to Reuters Tele-
gram Company gives late version of
the shooting of German officers in
Client which has considerably modified
the seriousness of the case. One of the
German wounded admitted at the hos
pital that he had lost his road.
The wounded on!cer has cen taken I'M
der the protection of the American con-
sui and will not be held as prisoner
Of war. The burgomaster, after eS-
planning the case to the German COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
AMERICAN DIPL OMACY KEEPS
KAISERS MEN OUT OF CLIENT
Agreement Reached Between German Com
mander and Burgomaster, Say Dispatches.
Teutons to Get Food Supplies.

manGer, made the statement that the
agreement with the Germans not to
enter the city will not be changed as
a result of the incident.
Germans Fired Upon.
A dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company from Client, evidently
filed earlier but delayed. explains the
incident referred to in the Ostend dis
patch. 1t says that An incident which
may lead to serious consequences had
just happened in Client. In spite of
the agreement, two German officers
entered the city and were surprised by
Belgian troops who fired on them from a
mitrailleuse mounted on an automobile.
One officer was killed and the other
seriously wounded.
According to the correspondent OF
the Exchange Telegraph Company at
The Hague, the Germans have burned
two famous churches at Dinant. Bel
eium One was the Church of st.
Joseph. which contained an altar piece
by Rubens, which was destroyed.
Charges German Atrocities.
A news agency dispatch from Ant
werp received here today says that the
report of the commission appointed by
the Belgian government to investigate
the charges of German atrocities finds
that atrocities were committed by the
Germans at Louvain. Wise. Aerschot.
Onsmael and in the district Of Malines.
Inoffensive pedestrians, cyclists and
peasants, the report says, were shot py
the Germans, who also robbed the pub
lie treasures and burned and pillaged
houses and towns on the pretext that
the inhabitants fred at the German
troops.
The commission found that Belgians
were deported to Germany to aid In
gathering the harvests, and that In
some cases the Belgians were compel
ed to fight against the Russians. IT
also is declared that men were shut up
in churches. while the women We're
outraged Men, women and children.
the report concludes. were compelled
to march in front of the German
troops, showing the white flag, in or
der to induce the French troops to APP
proach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09

TOXIC. September 9, 11:15 a.m-The
japanese government announced to-
day that Great Britain had informed
France and Russia that the recent
convention signed by the powers OF
the triple entente, in which 1t was
agreed that none of the three would
accept terms of peace without the
previous consent of the two others,
must not be regarded as modifying
the British alliance with Japan. with
whom Great Britain acts in common
n the conduct of the war or in the
making of peace.
The japanese diet today adopted the
y ar program of the Japanese govern
ment. 1t provides for a war appropri-
alton of 100000 yen (about s26,500,-
800 The vote was unanimous
NEW YORK. September a.-The
East and West News Bureau has made
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ing regular session of parliament in
them.
The chamber of commerce of Rourges,
France, has requested the French min
lstry OF hnance to arrange with the
Il NIX OF France for loans upon secur-
ity with which the manufacturers of
Bourges would be enabled to resume
work 1t Is reported Alexandra Ribot,
the minister OF finance. replied that
he French government could not or
der this, but that the Bank of France
would extend to the industries of
Bourges as large credits as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
DENIES GERMAN ATROCITIES.
Capital Man Says English News.
papers Start Tales.

That stories of German atrocities
have been largely the result of anti
German feeling. particularly on the
part of British newspapers. is the opin-
ion OF Scott r. Welker of Pierce Mill
road, Washington, who returned to this
city yesterday from abroad
The system of English reporters. says
Mr.. Welker. Is to interview passengers
on steamers from Germany. using only
such tales as criticise the Teutons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
BORDEAUX BECOMING THE CENTER
OF FRENCH OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES

BORDEAUX, September 9-Bordeaux
is becoming more and more the CEN
Ter Of the life of the nation. Follow
ing the example of the Bank Of
+ rance. the Rothschilds and several
other great houses have opened tenn
porary quarters here, while the court
of cessation has established courts.
Senators and deputies continue to
meet unofTicially daily in two theaters.
which are being arranged by govern
nent architects with view OF hold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
GENEVA REPORTS KAISER
Is WITNESS OF BATTLE

LONDON, September 8. 4:3o a.m.-The
Geneva correspondent of the Express
hears from a German source that En-
peror William watched the attack on
Nancy from a hill outside the range of
the French artillery.
Standing alone with the glasses glued
to his eyes, he followed the progress of
his battle for several hours while his
staff, consisting of several high officers.
ream.ned discreetly in the background
car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09

Saxonia. which reached New York yes
terday. We're Gen. Thomas L. James. for
merly Postmaster General of the United
states; w Bayard Hale. who vas Presi-
dent Wilson's representative In Mexico:
Maj. W. H. Day. L. S. A. retired. and
ex-senator John c. Spooner of Wisconsin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-09
lNoUIRING WAY TO PARIS,
20 PRUSS!ANS CAPTURED

PARIS September 9.-Twenty eight
Prussian prisoners, the first TO be seen
in Paris in the present war. arrived at
St Lazare station yesterday. They had
become separated from their regiment
and lost their way. They asked peas
ant near. Meaux il the Germans had TAX
IN Paris and how to get there.
The peasant replied that he thought
Paris had fallen and would conduct them
20 the right road. When 1t was too late
ne Pruss'ans found he was leading them
laio the BRUSH lines.
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AMERICAN TRAVELLERS
return FROM EUROPE
Report That French Resources Are
Being Taxed tc Utmost
by War.

NEW YORK, September 1.-THE
Cunartier Saxonia reached New York
yesterday from Liverpool and Queens
town with I73 passengers, mostly
Americans. Of whom 141 travelled in the
steerage. No warships were sighted,
and the voyage was uneventful.
That the resources of France are
being taxed to the utmost in the carry
ing out of troop movements and the
handling of wounded from the battle-
fields was the report brought by Amer
lean passengers arriving on the French
line steamship Rochambeau when
locked here Monday from Havre. The
liner brought to New York GIG persons,
eighty-four of whom were in the steer
age.
Fears for Missionaries.
Tho Atlantic transport liner Mime
tonka also arrived Monday from Lon
don with 176 passengers Among these
was c. NJ. tombstone. third assistant
secretary OF the American embassy in
Berlin.
Chancellor James r. Day of Syracuse
University, vino returned on the Mime
tonka W tn his wife and daughter. was
much concerned over the attitude OF
Turkey in the European struggle. He
expressed anxiety regarding the safety OF
American missionaries and teachers In
Turkish territory. The Day party was
touring in Scotland when the war broke
..tit.
Commodore James A. Pugh of the CHI
cago Motor Yacht Club. brought ok
with him the motor boot Dstr'~~a- ".
which he was to have raced against the
English. French and sc N II S:,-v-- cats
ct Cowes on August L. in the contest +
Ia ~yt IN
Royal Motor Yacht Club notified him An
gust that the race would be ca. led off
OF! account of the war.
The action of the British government
prohibiting the expectation of live
stock caused considerable difficulty for
Prof. Thomas Shaw of South Dakota,
who had purchased thoroughbred stock
valued at $4,000 for James J. Hill,
who. it is said. will give the animals
TO the counties In the northwest along
the lines of the Northern Pacific rail-
road for breeding purposes.
Government Waived Rule.
The government finally waived its
rule in favor of the professor. who
brought over seventy-eight cattle, IN
GLIDING twelve South Devon cows,
which are said to be the first ever
imported into this country.
The Rochambeau brought back Stew
enson MacGovern, an American aviator,
who crossed to France from England
and volunteered his services in the
French aviation corps. France has all
the aviators she needs, Mr.. MacGovern
said he was told, and his offer was
declined. But France nesds aeroplanes,
he added, and the factories are running
day and night turning out machines,
and every private aeroplane in the
country has been requisitioned
william Thaw OF Pittsburgh was ny
ing near Cannes. France, when war was
declared. He entered the French avia-
ton corps and started for the front.
Several members of the Thaw family,
including Mrs. Benjamin Thaw, were
among the Rochambeau's passengers.