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The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
VROOMAN WANTS QUIZ
OF SULLIVAN EXPENSES
Tells Senate Committee Illinois Candi-
date Spent Much More Than
He Reported.
PENROSE CASE WILL BE HEARD

Carl Vrooman, Assistant Secretary
of Agriculture. came forward yester-
day before the Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections with infor-
nation in favor OF a Senate investiga-
tiOn of the contributions and expendi-
lures Of Roger c. Sullivan in the pri-
mary contest for the Senatorship NOM
ination in Illinois. Mr.. Vrooman was
a citizen Of Bloomington, Ill. and is
Progressive. He entered the race
for the Senate, but withdrew and ac-
cepted appointment as Assistant Sec
retary OF Agriculture. He has spoken
his mind freely on more than one Oc-
casiOn as to the undesira bility of 4
candidate of the type OF Roger Sulli-
van and yesterday he gave the COM
mittee to understand he thought they
should investigate the Sullivan cam
paign fund. He gave the names of
several witnesses to be called later.
The committee will hear a witness
from Pennsylvania today in prelim-
mary statements to determine whether
there is cause for ordering an inves-
tigation into the PenrOse primary ex-
penditures.
Just how the action of Mr.. Vrooman
will be viewed by the White House
was a theme of gossip today.
Vrooman's friends say he accepted
the appointment as Assistant Secre-
tary with the express understanding
that 1t should not control his action
in the Senatorial matter in Illinois,
and it is said he is preparing to take
the stump in Illinois in favor of Ray
mond Robins. the Progressive candi-
date. Senator owen and other mem
bers of the Progressive Democratic
League. will be on the stump against
Sullivan. it is said. In fact, Senator
Owen is declared to be the person
most responsible for the move for an
of Sullivan. Secretary
Bryan openly opposed Sullivan in the
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
CAPTURE DUTCH LINER.

Queenstown, Sept 5.-The Dutch liner
Amsteldijk has beer captured by a British
cruiser. The liner had a number Of Ger
man reservists aboard.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
Hitherto. Great Britain. Holland and

Hitherto. Great Britain. Holland and
Germany have held parts Of Papua-
In his report 10 the admiralty. Vica
Admiral Sir George Patey, commander
OF the Australian navy. stated that his
forces had met no opposition at Fried
rich Wilhelm because Of the defeat ad-
ministered to the Germans at Herbert
shoehe.
The British flag has been hoisted at
Friedrich Wilhelm and a garrison es-
tablished there
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
DANIELS CLAMPS LID
ON WIRELESS STATION
Siasconsst Office Delays Closing to
Ask if Force Would Be Used
bY Censor.

Siasconset. Mass, Sept. 25.-The Mar
conf wireless station here was closed this
afternoon by the United States authori-
ties, following the refusal of the, COM
pany to permit censorship of messages
going by way Of the station.
The station did not close at noon, as
Secretary Daniels ordered, but at
o'clock. The delay was occasioned by
the fact that when Ensign Nixon, the
naval officer acting as censor, notified
the station manager. he was given in
return a letter from the company, ask
ing him II he was prepared to use force.
Ensign Nixon reported to the Navy De-
partment the contents of this letter, and
asked for instructions. Before the depart
ment replied TO his inquiry, another mes
sage was received, reporting that the
company officers had withdrawn their
letter and voluntarily closed down the
station.
The station will remain closed indefi-
nitely. 1t is understood the company is
preparing TO ask for an injunction from
the Federal courts. and also to bring
suit contesting the right OF the govern
ment either to impose the censorship or
to close dswn the station.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
WAR HURTS IMMIGRATION.

That the European war has cut down
alien immigration to less than one quar-
ter of what it was last year was indi-
Gated by figures made public at the De-
partment OF Labor yesterday.
During the period from August ! to
September 3, 1913, 225OS aliens were
received at Atlantic seaports. During the
same period of this year only 57,52S immi-
grants came in. On September 3, 1913.
6.54l aliens arrived at these ports; on
the same date OF this year only 1.slS
were reported.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
CARNEGIE LAUDS
KAISER'S VIEWS
HIS Ministers of State Brought
Germany to War = Allies
Fight Military Spirit.
PRAISES GREY'S IDEAS
Thankful to Be Back Here. Where
Soldiers and Guards Are Not
Watching People.

New York, Sept. 5.-Andrew Carnegie
absolved Emperor William Of responsI-
bility for the European war on his ar
rival here today from England on board
the Mauretania.
81 know the Kaiser WELL" said Mr.:
Carnegie. He is the most sorrowful
man in Europe today. The Emperor went
to sea for a vacation. He was on his
yacht when he heard of the trouble. He
got into communication with Berlin. He
was called back. When he got there the
mischief was done.
His ministers are responsible for the
entire affair. The German Emperor has
done more for developing Germany than
any other ruler of his time. He has
made schools, he has pensioned the work
ing classes. and he has helped the labor
ing man.
Things have taken such a turn that
believe Sir Edward Grey said exactly
the right thing when he made the state
ment. We are not fighting the German
people, but German militarism.'
German militarism overrules the great
men of Germany. The great men of Ger
many are not members of the court. but
are scientists, philosophers, and the real
leaders of Germany's progress.
The rulers of the world gather around
them the men who feel that they also
have a tenure OF ofice. and form these
military cliques. such as were found in
Germany. and they took such action as
instigating this war during the absence
OF the Kaiser himself.
Now that the war is on, am delight
ed to find that England has as great and
able a statesman as Sir Edward Grey
He is a man who will lead them in the
right way; he is man who doesn't say
things without meaning them. There is
no greater statesman in the world today"
Mr.. Carnegie expressed his pleasure
over getting back to America.
ITO get back to a republic at peace,
and a country OF the brotherhood OF
men is wonderful he said. TO get
back here where there is not soldier
or a guard to be seen. What a contrast!
You have no idea what confusion exists
in Great Britain today. We Americans
should be the most thankful people in the
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
STEAMSHIP FINES RENTED.
U. $. Did Not Want Pront by occu-
pyInE Vera Cruz.

Secretary OF War Garrison yesterday
remitted the fines, amounting to more
than $4,000 upon the Hamburg-Ameri-
can line vessels which landed arms and
ammunition for Huerta at Puerto Mexico
last spring. This followed a hearing, at
which representatives of the Hamburg
American company presented arguments
against the legality OF the fines imposed.
The secretary's decision was based upon
the conclusion that the fines were un-
necessary because It has not been the
intention of the United States to acquire
profits for itself out of its Occupation OF
the port and city of Vera Cruz.
The fines were imposed as follows:
Upon the Ypiranga. S9I,9JO pesos;
upon the Bavaria. lls.625 1esos. and
upon the Dania, 41SS pesos These fines
were imposed because of the fact that
the ships in question landed packages OF
arms. ammunition, and other materials
at Puerto Mexico. when the ships mani
tests showed THAI these goods were con-
signed to Vera Cruz
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
REVOLTS SPREADING
THROUGHOUT AUSTRIA
Many Persons Killed in Rioting at
Prague, While Bohemia. Silesia.
and Croatia Are Rebelinp.

Rome, Sept. 25.-Smoldering discomfort
among the mixed nationalities of Aus
tria has burst into open flames. accord
ing to advices received by diplomats here
today. In Bohemia, Austrian SiIesia, and
Croatia revolts already have broken out,
these diplomatic reports say.
Rioting is said to have been in prog
ress at Prague for several days. many
persons having been killed or injured. A
number Of Americans were recently in
that city and efforts are being made to
learn whether they left before the dis
orders broke out.
Publication of official lists Of the dead
and wounded in the Galician campaign
revealed that the greatest losses were
suffered by Czech and Croatian troops,
who. because of suspicious as to their
loyalty had been put in the first line of
the soldiers opposing the Russians
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
ENEMY TAKES CAPITAL
OF GERMAN NEW GUINEA
Australian Forces Hoist British Flag
Over Friedrich Wilhelm. Meet
ing No Resistance

London, Sept. 25-The war Office an
nounced that the town and harbor of
Friedrich Wilhelm, seat of the govern
ment Of Kaiser Wilhelmland, German
New Guinea. have been seized by Aus
tralian forces
1t was announced also that the Ger
man forces which had concentrated at
Herbertshoehe, New Pommerania, had
been annihilated.
German New Guinea. which is now
British territory as a result of the Aus
tralian forces aggressiveness, forms parr
OF the Island OF Papua- north Of Aus
tralia. Its area is approximately 10000
square miles.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
GERMANS MARCHING TOWARD
.PELLA IN SOUTH AFRICA,

Capetown. South Africa, Sept ga
force of 800 Germans crossed the Orange
River on Wednesday, marching in the
direction Of Pella, which. is just over
the line from German Southwest Africa.
The German post at Schuckmannsburg,
near Zambesi, surrendered without op-
position on September, q to the Rhodes
ian police.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
MONTH AHEAD OF CONGRESS.

When the war revenue measure is
passed by the House. the Jones Philip
pine bill will he taken up. under a limi-
tatiOn OF twelve hours Of debate. This
word was brought to the White House
yesterday by Representative Henry. OF
Texas
The ship purchase bill will follow
under a limitation Of eight hours Of de-
bate. Representative Henry does not ex-
peCt Congress to adjourn for at least
a month.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26

primaries. but it was made clear that
this action by Bryan against his old
political enemy was purely a personal
matter and in no way reflected the at
titude of the administration.
Vrooman told the committee mem
bers IL could be proved that Sullivan's
headquarters in Chicago cost more a
week to maintain than the sum total
OF the expenditures he returned to the
of the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
PORK" BILL IS UNDER FIRE.

The House Committee on Rivers and
Harbors met yesterday to consider the
Senate substitute bill Opposition was ex-
pressed to making an appropriation in a
lump sum and giving the board of en-
gineers authority TO expend $4,000 OOO
without any instruction from Congress
1t voted to instruct the chairman to move
to concur in the Senate amendment.
This will be strongly opposed
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
JAPANESE AND BRITISH
BOMBARD TSNGTAU
German Artillery Makes Vigorous Re-
ply to Assault-Nght Attack
Expected.

Pekin, Sept 25.-The first Japanese at
tack against the German works at Using
tau on the land side-in which allies have
figured has begun.
A force of British troops under Brig.
Gen. Nathaniel W. Bernardiston, 500
South Wales borderers, 400 Indian Sikhs
and japanese began bombarding the outer
works of the Germans.
CTsingtau is the port city of the Ger
man Ieasehold of Kiaochow on the Shan
tung peninsula in China.)
The allies are making a vigorous as
sault and the German artillery is replying
vigorously. a night attack is expected.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26

world. 1t behooves US to maintain our
neutrality and set the countries Of Eu-
rope an example.
You don't know how far in advance
OF Europe We are and this war has put
the Continent farther behind than
ever"
The Mauritania carried L44 passen-
gers, most of them Americans. Among
the passengers were Sir Johnson Forbes
Robertson, the British actor and Antonio
Scotti, the Italian barytone.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26

most Valuable and Interest
ing"
THOMAS A. EDISON, Or
ange. N. J.. says: 81 believe
that at the present time The
Literary Digest prints the
most valuable and interesting
matter of any publication of
similar character that | know
Of"
fcHas Become IndIspensabIe.1
HON. WILLIAM JENNINGS
BRYAN, Secretary of State, ,
says: 1t is unique among the
weeklies. combining in one
magazine scores of others,
and thus has become indis-
pensable to the busy man
who would know what is tax
ing place in the world around
him."
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
The Minister to Belgium

"shouId Not Like to Be
without IT,"
81 have taken The Literary
Digest for a great many
years, and | should not like
to be without it. | think it is
invaluable to one who wishes
to know what is going on in
the world. and it gives. |
think, with quite as much of
the impersonal feeling as is
possible to human beings.
both sides of every question.
BRAND WHITLoCK, U. S.
Minister to Belgium.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30
ACLDITY OF BLOOD
Often CAUSES Death
Cleveland Doctor Says This Is Caused
by Anesthetics-Lynchburg Doctor
Heads Medical Association.

Patients undergoing operations and near
the point OF death. supposedly from
anaesthetics, often are suffering from
acidity of the blood. and may be revived,
even when they seem dead. by the injec-
tion Of an alkaline solution, DR.. George
w. Grille. of Cleveland, told members of
the Virginia Medical Association at the
New Willard Hotel last night
All anaesthetics-ether. chloroform and
nitris oXide-Dr. Grille said, cause acidity
Of the blood Death from anaesthetics
properly administered. he said. comes
only when a patient is near the point Of
death from acidity of the blood
Other speakers were Dr. w. p. Carr and
DR.. John B. Nicholas. who spoke on
What Are the Proximate Principles Of
Nutrition?'
During the early afternoon, the dele
gates were guests at Fort Myer. where
a cavalry and artillery drill was given.
On their return, they held their election
of officers. These were named: DR.. Sam
uel Lille. Of Lynchburg. president: Dr.
Samuel B. Moore, of Alexandria. first
vice president; DIR. Joseph T. Buxton, OF
Newport News, second vice president:
DIR. J. W. Preston. of Roanoke, third vice
DR.. Paulus A. Irving. OF Rich
mond, secretary, and DR.. NJ w. Peyser.
OF Richmond. treasurer. Richmond was
chosen as the place for the next conven-
tion.
II was decided to confer with the as
sociation Of army officers of the Con-
federacy regarding the erection OF a
monument at Richmond to DIR. Samuel
Preston Moore. surgeon general Of the
Confederate States of America. The con-
vention will conclude today when new
officers will be installed.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30

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fancy. It's chief purpose is to render the
tendons, ligaments and muscles so plant
that natures expansion may be accom-
pltshed without the intense strain so
often characteristic Of the period Of
expectancy.
At any rate It is reasonable to believe
that since Mothers FRIEND has been a
companion to motherhood for more than
half century no more timely advice
could be given the inexperienced mother
pectancy.
Ask at any drug store for Mothers
Friend" a penetrating, external LIQUID
OF great help and value And write to
Bradfeld Regulator Co., so2 Lamar Bldg,
Atlanta, Ga, for their book Of useful
and timely information to expectant
mothers. 1t contains many suggestions
that are Of interest to all women.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30
BECKY, own LAWYER,
wins in JOHN DIS TOWN
|. ". W. Agitators May Now De-
nounce Oil King to Their Hearts
Content in Tarrytown.

Tarrytown, n. Y, Oct 29.-Becky Edel
son. the I. W. W. agitator, who was ar.
rested on May 80 for speaking in Fountain
square without a permit, was acquitted
today by jury. Miss Edelson was her
own lawyer and proved so good a one
that John D. RockefeIlers town is now
open TO all i. W. W.'s and anarchists in
the country.
Miss Edelson demanded a jury and the
trial was delayed until O'Clock. this aft
ernoon because she refused to accept
many jurors George W. Briggs, a
butcher, was refused by Becky because
he sold meat to Mr. Rockefeller. John
Wahlquist was denied because he was EN-
plOyed by John D. Archbold, president of
the Standard Oil Company. Robert c.
PolIack was refused because De had a
speaking acquaintance with John D.
Finally. after the police had gone out
through the village and secured up sew
eraI extra panels, the jury was completed,
with John H. Murray, a real estate
broker, as foreman
Becky in presenting her case to the jury
said the CostitUtiOn gave her the fight
Of free speech, and whether she was con-
yicted or not she was coming back to
Tarrytown with other agitators to harass
Mr.. Rockefeller. Assistant District At
torney FallOn, of White Plains, who
prosecuted the case, said he did not want
TO take advantage of a woman, but
charged the Jurors that II they were
pubIic-spirited and law-abidiDg citizens
they would convict the defendant The
jury was out twenty-five minutes.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30
Misuse of Word "Baeteria" to Frighten
Public.

But the average person is fright
ened by the word bacteria" 1t is
mysterious and sinister. Knowing
this, the agencies which are skill
fully exploiting their own interests
persistently mislead the public
The health authorities help them to
play the game. Milk dealers are
prosecuted and prosecuted because
the milk which they sell is indefi-
nitely said to contain excessive
bacteria" These prosecutions are
absolutely without foundation in
law. There is no standard of legal
or illegal bacteria. Not one of the
cases ever brought into court has
been successfully maintained. Milk
dealers have, however, been caused
all manner of annoyance and given
and injurious rotorietv
in the effort to drive fluid milk
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30
GARY SAYS BUSINESS
WILL IMPROVE SOON
Predicts Gain Will Start in Three
Months in Speech Before
Steel Institute.

Birmingham, Ala, Oct 2.-Financial
and industrial Improvement within the
next three months was predicted here to-
day by Elbert n. Gary, chairman of the
board Of the United States Steel Cor.
poration. at the meeting of the Ameri-
can Iron and Steel Institute, OF which
he is president
Without particularizing Il would seem
safe to predict that In many important
respects bushes conditions in the United
States for the next three months will
be better than they have been for the
past three months" said Judge Gary.
tAs to the long future I do not hesi-
tate to say that the opportunities in this
country are greater than ever before
81 am an optimist in principle as well
as in practice. However. nothing is to
be gained by closing our eyes to clearly
recognized facts that We are not pros
porous in our lines
I'VE can get out Of the ruts of an
tagonism, Inconsistency, hypocrisy, indi-
vidual Indifference to the rights and in
interests of others, which seem to have
prevented natural and legitimate progress
during the past few years, so that the
people generally will disregard undue per-
sonal ambition and will work together,
joining hands for the protection and pro-
motion Of the welfare Of all alike Hav-
ing a disposition to utilize TO the best ad-
vantage the privileges which this coun-
try affords, it will only be a question OF
time, and short at that, when the United
States will be firmly established as the
leading country OF the world"
Judge Gary gave II as his opinion that
the European war resulted from the
struggle for commercial supremacy-or
this, at least, had a decided influence
upon its precipitation.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30
LONGWORTH TAXES PAID
In HIS MOTHERS NAME
Nicholas Called Before Assessors to
Explain Why He Pays No Personal
Taxation in Ohio.

Cincinnati, Oct. Sit became known
today that former Representative Nicho-
las Longworth, son-in-law Of Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, recently was called be-
fore the Ohio State district tax assessories
here to explain why he does not pay any
personal taxes
Official investigation developed the fact
that none OF Longworth's property had
been on the duplicate for at least five
years
II was generally believed that in the
LongwOrth family there was much rich
taxable value. especially wedding presents
sent by Old World royalty on the eve Of
Longworth's wedding to princess Alice
at the White House wedding. Assessors
also assumed that LOngworth, as an heir
of the Longworth estate and a high sal
aried public official for many years,
should have a large bank account
1t developed in his testimony that what
ever he has of taxable value is paid on
in his mothers name and the records
show only $3.50 listed to her account.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30
GERMANS MASS ARMY
FOR NEW ATTACK
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

mans are planning to pierce the line at
some point between these two places that
heavy re-enforcements OF British and
French troops are being massed behind
this front. in readiness for the initial en-
counter Of the renewed battle.
The new route apparently Is between
the River User and the Ypres-Haze-
brouck-St. Omar road.
This plan OF campaign necessarily
would involve attacks in the direction of
Lille much more violent than those thus
far recorded. as the allies at this point
have been holding the Germans to their
positions with such remarkable consist
ency that any attempt to pass this point
with such a great body of troops. as the
advance would entail would in all likeli-
hood end in disaster to the movement
Another obstacle to the German ad-
vance upon Boulogne from this direction
is the allies Gordon Of fortified positions
around Arras, attempts to reduce which
have cost the Germans thousands OF lives
with no appreciable gain in territory
held.
Indeed, to the south OF Arras the allies
yesterday advanced their positions con-
siderably and still held them today. ac-
cording to the French war office report.
Dispatches from the front claimed still
further gains in the vicinity Of Ypres,
while between the Aisne and the Ar
gonne region several OF the invaders
trenches were occupied by the British
and French, the half-hearted attacks di-
rected by the Germans subsequently
being repulsed with ease.
In the forest Of Apremont where va
rious detachments OF Germans had To-
Gated in small, temporary positions, the
French troops drove them out captur-
ing large bodies Of prisoners and ac-
for hundreds in the list of cas-
ualties.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-30

will be productive Of immensely bene.
fetal results.
In order to assist the banks which
may subscribe to this fund, 1 desire to
say now that, in the exercise of the
power and discretion vested in me by
law. shall, upon compliance by the
banks with the terms and provisions OF
the Aldrich-Vreeland act as amended
accept the Class A certificates referred
to in this plan az securities at 70 Per
cent Of their face value, as a basis for
issues Of so-called emergency currency,
when presented to me through National
Currency Associations. This should great
ly facilitate the banks in making and
taking care Of their subscriptions.
will you be good enough to telegraph
me on receipt Of this letter II we may
count upon your cooperation
The Secretary also stated that in or
der to help the Southern banks which
may subscribe for class B certificates
he had determined to accept class B
certificates as securities" as a basis for
the issuance OF so-called emergency
currency when presented to him through
National Currency Association, and upon
compliance with the terms and provi-
sions Of the Aldrich-Vreeland act as
amended.
The Secretary stated that he was re-
ceiving encouraging assurances from
leading bankers OF the North OF their
support Of the plan