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The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
URUGUAY ARMS
Ready to Repel Invasion of
Germans from Brazil.

(By the International News Servlce.)
Buenos Ayres. April 2o-The government
Of the Republic Of Uruguay is using every
army Of the service. including the militia,
to repel an invasion of Germans from
Southern Brazil, where fighting is be-
lieved to be continuing between the Ger
mans and Brazilian troops. All Uru-
guayan troops were ordered in the field
tonight. said a dispatch from Montevideo.
The condition in Southern Brazil was
veiled today by the strict censorship i'm
posed by the Brazilian authorities on all
kilograms from Southern Brazilian cities
and from Rio de Janeiro.
The agitation along the Urugusyan-
Brazilian border, over which refugees
have been fiocking for two days, indi-
Gates no abatement in the disorders In
Brazil, which began with anti-German
riots at Porto Allegro, and soon spread
oveY1a large area to the southwark.
The Uruguayan government. said to-
nights advices from IMontevideo, has or
dered to the frontier the artillery and
cavalry. REINFORCED by large portion of
the infantry. 1t was said that the entire
Uruguayan army already had been mo-
bilized at several points in the little re-
public. The national guard was ordered
mobihzed tonight to prepare TO take the
field II necessary.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
Famine of Beef and Mutton
Threatens, Say u. S. Experts
Thousands Of Cattle and
Sheep Starving, to Death
in the Great Cattle-Raising
States of the West.

Government officials working to con-
serve the food supply OF the United
States had a severe setback last night.
A famine Of beef and mutton Is threat
ening.
The Forest Service of the Department
OF Agriculture announced that thousands
Of cattle and sheep are starving to death
In the great cattle-ralsing States CT
Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and
Nevada. The loss of sheep, It Is esti-
mated, Will be 20 per cent of the entire
hocks. Unusually deep SHOWS have made
1t impossible to get food to the animals.
TT is stated that the sheep are general
ly in poor condition, and many of the
bands which came through the winter
without losses are now beginning 10 suf-
fer" the Forest Service announced.
"A light lamb and wool crop Is antici-
pated for the whole Rocky Mountain re-
gion.
IAN Indications are that the cattlemen
have been equally hard hit. In parts of
Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming unusual
ly severe losses are in prospect. No re-
liable figures are obtainable for Northern
Nevada and Northern Utah, but all re-
ports agree that the number Of live stock
VIII be greatly reduced in those sections
also
The fact that supplies OF grain and
hay have been almost exhausted and the
spring ranges are generally covered by
snow leads experienced stockmen to fear
that many more animals will die before
the situation is relieved by warm wealth.
er. In some regions the snow Is 10 deem
that hay cannot be hauled to the stary-
ing stock except on hand-drawn sleds,"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
WILSON LAYS
CENSOR PLANS
Gives Final Instructions to
Creel-Ohcials Will Not
Be Allowed to Interfere.

President Wilson yesterday gave his
final instructions to George CreeI, chief
of the Federal censors, as TO publicity
Of government and military affairs dur.
ing the war with Germany.
Creel called at the White House yes
terday afternoon and had a long con-
ference with the President, during which
he was told to call upon every editor
in the United States to Cooperate volun-
tarily with the government in prevent
ing news that might be of value TO the
enemy from reaching Berlin.
The President made It plain he would
permit no interference by other officials
with the work OF the bureau of GEN.
sors. All questions as to the policy OF
the censorship are to be left with Mr..
Creel, who will deal directly with the
President when 1t becomes necessary.
ollowing the conference it was learn
ed that the censorship bureau would
endeavor to work up" news for the
press as well as prevent the pubIica-
ton OF matters that Should be kept
secret. Especial effort will be made 10
sive to the public all news In each Ct
the government departments here which
does not reveal information that would
be of value to Germany.
The conference with the President was
followed last night by al. address by
MIR. Creel to tie National Press Club
here, attended by practically every press
association employe and spcStai cores
pondent in the, Capital. =
The intentions and pSlIcy Ut the censor
ship were explained by Mr.. Crecl. The
substance of his address was not Jer-
mitted to be made public.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
GOVERNMENT SPY net
FIXED FOR new HAUL
Several Score More of Enemy Aliens
Soon Will Be Arrested.

The governments spy net yesterday
was stretched even more widely than
heretofore. and a haul in which several
score OF German enemy aliens are e1-
pecteo TO be taken is 20 be made shortly.
Attorney General Gregory announced
that he has enlisted the aid OF patriotic
societies In all parts OF the country IN
the general intelligence system which has
been built Up by the Department Of Jus
uce. Also. the department has been
given the assistance OF county sheriffs al
over the country.
The department now has several thou
sand Germans and other undesira be
enemies TO the State under surveillance
As to many OF them the department Il
Withholding arrest until some overt act
Is committed or about 10 be committed
In one respect the department is beinE
badly hampered in it's spy-catehinx
work. Il was learned at the department.
Confusion in the public mind as 70 which
branch OF the government is charged
with the handling OF civilian enemies
the Department OF Justice or the Secret
serviee-hss already caused considerabis
delay IN the forwarding OF important In
formation IN some cases
Department oficials are anxious that
the public realize that the Department
OF Justice has sole charge OF the general
work Of sweeping the country clean Of
civilian enemies.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
GIVES HER ONLY SON
TO FIGHT FOR NATION

To-day I gave my only son TO my
country, the United States" wrote Mrs.
Mary NJ Fanning. OF Chicago, in a let
ter to the National Emergency Food
Garden Commission. Not content with
this sacrifice for her country, Mrs. Fan
ming has offered to give up growing
nowers-a hobby OF twenty-five years
standing-and TO plant vegetables to fur
they the cause OF preparedness. She has
further offered to assist In Red Cross
work. The letter follows:
For twenty-five years have grown
flowers. but as my share to help my
county, shah plant no flowers. My
work shall be to grow q vegetabie gar
den
Today gave my only son to my coun-
try. the United States, and he leaves
fer Springfield. enlisting in the Sixth
Regiment. L N. O., and next to that
ofer IL this one OF vegetable garden
a. small share In home preparedness.
Then. With this. can assist In the Red
Cross work"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
GERMAN METHoD1sTs LOYAL

Baltimore. Nd, April 2O.-Resoiutions
pledsing loyalty to the government OF
the United States and hearty support
IN protecting the land to the welfare OF
which most of US have given the best
part Of our Hyes''-Sere adopted in tn,
hrst business session OF the East Ger
man Conference, now assembled at the
First German Methodist Episconal
Church here, under the presidency of
Bishop II. S. Hughes, of Portland. Greg
Acknowledging the debt of years of
peaceful living in peaceful country, the
resolution states that it is the belief OF
the conference that each citizen should
bear his share. whether he be of Ger
man or American birth.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
Senate Today Starts Fight
Over Selective Draft Bill
Victory for Conscription Is
Deemed Certain-Long De-
bate Expected-Vote Due
Tuesday or Wednesday.

The fight for the enactment OF the sd-
ministrstiOn's plan for raising an army
by selective draft will open in the Sen
ate today. having been made the order
Of business in the upper house. where Il
displaced the espionage bill yesterday.
This will permit the Senate 10 get a
forty-eight-hour start Of the House of
Representatives in the race to get a
measure providing for the wartime or
gsnizatIon OF the army Of the United
States on the statute books.
There is every indication that the con-
test in the Senate, as between the ad-
voctaes of conscription and the support
ers OF the older system OF raising an
army by voluntary enlistment. will result
in victory for the Administrations con-
tention that the modern system OF army
enrolment is the desirable one for the
United States in the present war emer-
Gency.
The probable majority for the admin
istratioE's plan in the Senate has been
variously estimated at from a dozen to
forty, with the reason back of this ex-
traordinary latitude in prophecy being
that It is well known that after the op-
expressed their preference by voting TO
replace the administration bill with a
modification. introduced by Senator Nc
kellar. OF Tennessee, they will vote
aye" on the enactment OF the admins
trauon measure.
The almost certain favorable action
of the Senate. IL is believed. cannot
be lengthy and acrimonious. 1t is
certain that among the reasons sd-
vanced by some members OF the oppo-
sition as to why the bill should not
be passed will be that the bill should
be general in it's terms and follow
the lines laid down originally by tht
General Stan for the adoption OF uni
versal military training and universe
military service as the national mill.
tary policy both in peace and in war
In the House the report by the sd.
ministration members OF the Military
Affairs Committee. which on wednes.
day refused to approve the conscrip.
tion plan and favorabIy reported &
volunteer BILL" is now in prepsra-
tion.
Representative Kahn. leader for the
administration in the conscriptIor
fight. will make his views public to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
BASEBALL OPENS
WITH PATRIOTISM
Home Team Loses First Game
of the Season Here to
Mackmen, 6to 4.
By JOHN A. DUGAN.

With the band playing, flags waving,
hundreds of men in military uniform and
two score and ten players in baseball
opened here yesterday at the Florida
Avenue stadium with a real patriotic
swing. Clark Grifth's minute men of
1917 faced Connie Mack's Athletics from
the Quaker City in the opening attrac-
ton and after battling nip and tuck
for 13 innings the home clansmen were
found on the short end OF a 6-to-4 count
For years the opening OF a champion
ship season at all the major league
parks has been rather a monotonous
affair, but the opening yesterday will
long be remembered by the 1000 fans who
were on hand to welcome. the GriImen.
The patriotic demonstration held before
the gong sounded thrilled every Amert-
can present. The smallest crowd that
has ever witnessed an opening Of the
season in the history OF the American
League in this city was on hand. There
was room for many more. There were
number OF empty seats in the upper
stand and left field pavilion.
Soldiers Parade.
The patriotic features started shortly
after o'clock when three companies OF
soldiers from Fort Myer entered the gate
and paraded to the center OF the diamond.
Here they marched to their seats re-
served for them alongside OF each OF the
pavilions After the regulars and Guards
men had been seated the 'Old Fox's'
minute men swung in the gate between
the grand stand and right field pavilion
and showed their skill as soldiers. Under
orders from Corporal John II. Dean, the
Nationals marched to center field, where
Old Glory was raised to the top of the
new flag pole. Franklin d. Roosevelt
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, accom-
panied the Griimen in their march to
the flag pole and with the assistance OF
the "Old Fox" Uncle Nick Altrock and
Capt. George Mcbride they raised the
banner to the breeze as every one pres
ent stood with bare heads while the band
played THE star spangled Banner"
After the flag raising ceremonies the
Nationals gave an exhibition drill which
brought a great deal of applause. Vice
President Marshall substituted for Presi-
dent Wilson I'm throwing. the first ball to
Umpire Brick owen, and baseball in the
Capital City was ON once more.
weiI-PIayed Game.
The opening contest was exceptionally
well played and exciting. Bert Gallia,
the big Texan. was chosen. for the
mound honors for the Nationals, but was
OF to a band start and gave the Mack
men enough leeyay to make the Griff-
men go into extra innings in their at
tempt to land the verdict Opposed To
Gallia was "Jingling' johnson, one Of
CONTINUED Oh PAGE TWELVE
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
FRENCH TAhE SANCY
AS FOE ESTABLISHES
NEW 'SIEGFRIED LINE
More Than 10000 Prisoners and 100 Big
Guns Captured Since Last Monday,
Paris Announces.
arls Announces.

London April 20-A mockns echo from the French singing the
Masese they tOmed forward today Berlin
Office that the the FrsnooGemn front had ended
yesterday redOubtabe line. the Sgfned Line having been
reached.
On and the PoHu the Ieuton positions along the whole
sxyme front between Seasons and Aubee Tonight the French Official
gave the total number Of Germans taken prisoner this front
last Monday than 10000 The booty far includes more
than 100 German big guns.
Todays battle eentered chiefly upon several miles of front the
the French drive have the Teutons bad
tenaiouEy in the last twelve hours.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
CONGRESS- READY
TO CURB PRICES
Prepares to Grant Govern
ment Power to Control Food
Production and Marketing.

Legislative machinery was set in mo-
ton last night to vest power in the
government to fix maximum and mini
mum prices Of foodstuffs and to control
food production, distribution and market
ing, in close conformity, to the recommen-
dadons made to Congress yesterday by
Secretary OF Agriculture Houston, with
the approval of President Wilson.
Senate and House leaders assured Secre-
tary Houston that a measure embodying
the basic principles Of his report would
be introduced at once and rushed through
both houses. Conferences of leaders at
the Capitol were held to draft bill that
will grant the authority demanded by the
President and his advisers.
The proposed legislation also will in
clude every safeguard to protect the
civilian population OF the country against
any form OF war profits" and TO this
end the powers Of the Federal Trade
Commission probably Will be greatly en-
larged. Under present laws the commits
sion Is limited to finding unfair methods
OF competition and practices that preju-
dice public interest
Nationwide Survey.
The commission, it is said, will be fur
ther empowered to conduct in coniunc-
ton with the Department of Agriculture,
a nationwide survey of the food situa-
ton, and provision will be made for
the funds necessary to conduct that task.
The amount for such work will be greatly
In excess Of $4,000. the amount which
was asked for by the President origin
ally. but which failed OF passage in the
hlibustering hours that marked the close
Of the last Congress
Secretary Houston's report and nro-
posals to broaden the Federal Trade Com
missions power to meet adequately the
wartime food crisis were fully discuss
ed last night by leaders Of both houses
of Congress. Attending the conference
were Senators McCumber, Gronna, Smith
of South Carolina, and Sheppard, and
Representatives Simmons, Van Dyle, Bor-
land, Dill, SABBATH, Steenerson, Doolittle,
Mondel. and Young.
The conferees threshed out the various
angles Of the whole problem and ottlined
draft OF the legislation that will be
pressed.
The proposition OF further amending
the Clayton antitrust act, to meet any
contingency arising out Of speculation,
also was discussed.
Congressional leaders expressed them
selves in favor of granting Secretary
Houston's request for an Immediate ap-
preparation of $25.o00.000 to conduct the
work undertaken by his department.
Secretary Houston told the Senate in
his report that he needed additional help
to carry out the programs for stimulat-
ing, the nations output OF food and in
thei plan to conserve its supplies.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
Herald Sunday Sermon
By Rev. d. H. Martin

The sermon In tomorrowis Herald
will be by the Rev. ID. II. Martin.
d. D., newly assigned pastor OF
the Wesley Chapel Fifth and +
streets northwest
Rev. Or. Martin was born in Ma
lone. n. Y. He received his degree
from the st. Johns College of An
napolis. Nd, and was ordained a
minister in 1901. assigned 70 a cir
cult In Hartford County. Nd,
where he remained for one year.
DR.. Martin for the past three
years has been the pastor Of the
Dumbsrton Avenue Methodist
Church here. but was transferred
at the last session Of the Balti- +.
more Conference TO the Wesley
Chapel. where he has just taken up
his new work
The subject OF his sermon. writ
ten expressly for the Sunday
Washington Herald. will be ''Our
Nations Real Strength"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
Central Powers May Face
Revolt Within Six Months
DeeiAl to The Washington Herald

speciaI 70 The Waskington Herald.
London. April 20-Rsvolution in six
months is threatened in Germany and
tria-Hungary, says the Morning
Post today. The German allies, espe-
cially the dual monarchy, Bulgaria
and Turkey, are near collapse, accord
ing to the Post. The article. in part,
follows:
1T is common knowledge that Ger
many and the dual monarchy, and stifl
more Bulgaria and Turkey, are drifting
rapidly toward military and economic
exhaustion. In the dual monarchy dis
,aster confronts the people. The ques-
tion of peace is one of extreme urgency
for the central powers. for within six
months time, or even less. famine and
revolution probably will sweep away
the Hohenzollerns and the Hapsburgs
in one common catastrophe"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
WEST POINT GRADUATES 1as

West Point, N. Y. April 20-west Point
Military Academy graduated 13g lieuten-
ants today. The exercises were held al
Battle Monument on Trophy Point
There were special drills In the morn
ing and a review in the afternoon, wit
messed by Brig. Gen. William NJ Black,
chief OF engineers. and Col John Biddle,
superintendent of the academy. Cadet
Harris Jones, of Clayville, N. Y, is
honor man OF the class. The program
was advanced six weeks on account OF
the war crisis. The graduation ball in
the gymnasium was attended by many
ysssar, Wellesley, and Smith College
girls.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
dave MONTGOMERY dies
in CHICAGO HOSPITAL
Famous Comedian. of "Chin-Chin"
Fame, Succumbs to Operation.
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-NCfFs CCENACCsl
Chicago. April 2o-"Dave" AIontzomery.
famous comedian. died at the Presby-
terrain Hospital late this afternoon. fol-
lowing an operation several days ago.
Fred Stone, who with Montgomery
composed the team OF ''Montgmery and
Stone" in "Chin Chin" and other shows,
was at the bedside when death came
Montgomery was born in St Joseph.
No. 4s years ago. He was not married
As one Of the team of Montgomery and
Stone, he was known the world over
as fun maker. The clever comedians
were partners for twenty-five years, and
we're appearing in Chin Chin at the
time Dave was stricken. During his H.
ness. Fred Stone called each day to be
with Dave a little while.
Other notable successes that Mont
gomery appeared in were THE wizaro
Of o." The Red Mill" THE Girl Up
There" The Lady OF the Slipper" and
The Yam Tree"
The, rirth provoking comedian began
his career with the late Tony Pastor
and afterwards Joined the minstrel show
Of Weber and Fields
When he and Fred Stone appeared for
the first time together in Chicago In
1885 they received a salary Of $50 week.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
SENATE CHANGES
PRESS GAG ITEM
in spy MEASURE
Fight to Liberalize Provisions
Of Bill Ends in Sort Of
Compromise.
REGULATION is UPHELD
Section. as Adopted. Permits Discus.
sion and Criticism of Acts and
Policies of Government.

The censorship provisions OF the espion-
age bin now before the United States
Senate were materially modified in the
course o. the deliberations on that meas
ure yesterday. =
The dght to HberalIze the provisions of
the bill dealing with the press ended in a
sort Of compromise. although the main
contention OF the administration that
adequate regulation and adequate pun
tshment for ofenses against the United
States IN war time should be provided,
won.
An amendment offered by Senator
Thomas. OF Colorado, which provided
that only when the intent to convey TO
the Information collected. ELECTED, re-
corded. or published. to the enemies OF
the United States for use against The
United states in time of war was proved
might the penalties become operative
was defeated by a vote Of a to 20.
The section as finally accepted by the
Senate Following an amendment by SEN
ator Hitchcock. Of Nebraska. which re-
stricted the executive department of the
government to reasonable regulation
Of the collecticn, publication, and dis
semlnaton Of the news. reads as fol-
lows:
Text of section.
whoever, in lime Of waE. in violation
Of reasonable regulations to be pre-
scribed by the President, which he is
hereby authorized to make and promul-
gate. shall publish any information with
respect to the movement. numbers. de-
seription, condition. or disposition Of any
OF the armed forces. ships, aircraft, or
war materials OF the United States. or
with respect to the plans or conduct OF
naval n -1f1ffa
respect to any works or measures .nder-
taken for or connected with. or intended
for the fortihcation or defense Of any
place. or any other information relating
TO the public defense calculated to be
useful TO the enemy, shall be punished
BY hne OF not more than $4,000, or BY
Imprisonment for not more than ten
years. OF by both such nne and impris.
onment; Provided. that nothing in this
section shall be construed to Limit or
rsstriets nor shall anv regulation herein
provided limit or restrict any dis sussion,
comment or criticism OF the acts Jr poll
tics Of the government or its represen-
tatives. or the publication Of the same .
stone aaps Reporters.
In the course Of the debate Senator
Stone. OF Missouri. expressed Al his
opinion that it was the apparent intention
OF the Senate to take too tender care OF
the reporters, who he asserted were not
deserving of quite so much solicitude as
the opponents OF the more drastic pro-
visions seemed willing to extend.
Following the satisfactory remodelins
Of the censorship features Of the bill
the Senate LAID it aside. and under a
special agreement to take It up next in
order, substituted the administration e
sslectfve draft bill as the order of busi-
ness before the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
RAILROADS MoBILIZEn,

New York, April 2o-Mobilization Of the
railroads of the United States for war
service was completed today by the
American Railway Association The
executive committee, presided over by
Fairfax Harrison, announced that a
special committee will be appointed to
conduct the entire work. The members
viii be chosen from the executive onfi-
GERS OF the principal roads in the coun-
try. One member probably will be
named from each OF the six military
districts.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
FIND PLOT TO BLOW UP
OHI0'S STATE CAPITOL
Explosives and Electrical Device Placed
Under Office of State Treasurer. ,

ny the international News Servlce.)
Columbus, Ohio. April 2a-An ae-
tmept 70 blow up the State house be-
came known today. Part Of an cleo
trical contrivance designed to FIRE on
dynamite, now in the hands of Maj
7. J. Barry, Third Regiment, Ohio
National Guard. was discovered by w
H. Mccain, teamster in the employ
OF the State.
McCann said he saw a stranger p1ac-
ing the explosive device In the base
ment window Immediately under the
office OF State Treasurer Bryon, where
kept
When he saw his movements were
being observed, the stranger grabbed
big black box and made his escape
Police authorities, who have been
given good description of the man,
believe the box contained enough dyna-
mite to blow up the entire State
house.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
GERMANS DENoUNCE WILSON.

Rotterdam, April 20.-At a melting OF the
Progressive Peoples Party in Berlin q
resolution was adopted denouncing Pres
ident Wilson for his alleged attempt to
SOW discord between the Kaiser and the
German people, says a dispatch from
Berlin today. President Kaempf. OF the
Reichstag. addressed the meeting.