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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-16
KENTUCKY NEIGHBORS

Joe Collins. "a years old. son OF Joe
Collins, OF Hoge Run, near Ashland,
was shot and instantly killed by his
uncle. Alva Collins. by accident while
the tao we e hunting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
In Middle Europe

When German statesmen began to
realize they could not conquer Europe
and establish an iron hold upon world
business they turned their attention 20
the Balkans and Turkey. They saw
the vision of a great nation called
Central Europe, made up of Austria
Hungary, Bulgaria, part OF Serbia,
Greece and Turkey, with Berlin as the
capital. Their idea was TO spread Ger
man influence and German kultur
throughout these countries by making
the people "fear Germans" During
nv two years within the Central
Powers | made four journeys to Aus
ria-Hungary, and | spent three weeks
with the German army as II invaded
Rumania. talked TO Germans. |
heard from Hungarians, Slavs and Ru-
manians what they thought and feared.
For these people the idea of a great
Germany was horrifying but real.
They saw visions of German oppres-
sion and domination, but they were
powerless. They went into the war
and saw no means Of escape. They
hated and suspected the Gar. For
them the "Czar danger" was greater
than the "Prussian invasion" The
Hungarians, especially, who are the
greatest, the most charming and free
dom-loving people of the Central
Powers, believed they were obliged 70
defeat the Car first and then 90 for
the Germans But now that the Gar
is defeated by his own people, Hun
gary has little fear of Russia. The
same is true of the Slavs, the Bo-
hemians and the Galicians. Thus. the
Russian revolution gives these people
a greater opportunity to oppose Ger
many.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Secret Service Joins
Police Guarding City
Detectives Watch Hotels,
Rookie Policemen Relieve
Guards at Bridges

Secret Service men and the New York
police cooperated yesterday in putting
the finishing touches on arrangements
TO protect the city.
Whatever arrangements have been
made for interning alien enemies IN
the event of war-and it is admitted
that this is one Of the biggest problems
that confront the government-they
will be kept a secret until an actual
declaration of war.
Meanwhile, the police are taking over
the guarding Of the city's big bridges
by use of special polcemen-rookies
who have passed the physical test, but
have not yet qualified for regular ser
vice by passing the mental examina-
tons.
On the Brooklyn, Manhattan and
Williamsburg bridges the rockies had
replaced the naval militia as guards,
both on the structures and below them.
They are new policemen, who, uni
formed in olive drab uniforms and
equipped with nightsticks and shields
of the "pie plate" variety, have been
put in active service TO the number
of 1876.
Secret Service men appeared in prac-
tically every big hotel in the city dur
ing the day. Reports that suspicious
persons were focking into the city IN
anticipation of possible hostilltes IN
the near future resulted in the investi-
cation of many of the guests of the
big hotels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Military to Force
German Farmers
To Obey Food Law
Who Have Es-
capped Hunger Must Give
Up Grain Surplus

Copenhagen, March 26.-The heyday
of the farming population OF Germany,
a large proportion Of which has been
suffering from no such shortage Of
meats. bread, milk. cheese and other
products as the city and industrial
classes under the ration system, appar-
emily is over, under a new law which
has lust been promulgated in the Ger
man official organ, in which the mill
tarv authorities are invoked TO enforce
obedience to the food regulations.
The military power. which alon, Is
now fully respected in Germany. VIII
be represented on a commission TO
force the agrarians TO surrender all
grain beyond the amounts allotted
them under the ration system. these
will be transferred at the earliest pos
sible moment 10 government ware
houses. Unthreshed grain must be
threshed immed ately. The authorities
arc To furnish machines, horses and
labor. where the lack of these is given
az an excuse for delay in complying
with the order.
All stocks which the holders endeavor
20 conceal may be contiscated without
navment for them. The reason for the
now law is the we'll known fact that
great numbers of agrarlans have re-
Trained from turning over to the com
mon stocks for general use the full
amount of their produce. IN order TO
insure for themselves more ample FOOD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27

contentious of its inventor dismissed
as "sonoroUs nonsense"
The case Of the white powder" syn
dictate. as it is known, has attracted
wide attention and involved charges
against the military authorities, who
were accused of favoring rival powder
manufacturers.
Sir Frederick Smith, in defence. Of
the government in the inquiry begun
to-day, stated that the reports Of the
experts on Malakite were uniformly
adverse. Variation between the form
ulas given and the samples submitted,
he declared, "far exceeded the versa
tility of the chamaleon." Analysis Of
one sample, for instance. showed p
per cent of a certain material which
was not supposed to be a component
Of the explosive at all
When one sample had been rejected,
said the Attorney General, the invent
or had the audacity TO offer the same
constituents with different coloring
matter. French authorities TO whom
Blanche had submitted his explosive
had pronounced his assertions "chemi-
cal heresies." As a matter Of fact,
Malakite was merely a crude, useless
and dangerous mixture of cordite and
other ingredients known to every
child"
Blanche's license to manufacture
was revoked in February. After a
visit to France his Offices in London
were raided Appeals in his behalf
were made by the American Ambas-
gadOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27

which has the support Of the people,
but which is prevented from gaining
authority because the government party
is the "land party" is the militant
party. The Hungarisns have leaders
great leaders, too, who. like Count Al
bert Apponyi and Count julius An
Grassy, can lead if they will. Unlike
Germany there are organizations and
leaders throughout Austria-Hungary
who are ready TO lead and 70 tight a
revolution. Germany knows this, and
the fact that last week Chancellor Won
-Hollweg hurried TO Vienna
70 confer with young Emperor Charles
is proof that the greatest crisis since
the beginning Of the war has developed
in Austria Hungary. Time Will tell
whether the Germans or the anti-Prus-
SLAMS are the more powerful.
German Military Dominance
There is another big difference be-
tween the situation in Austria Hungary
and Russia. Both nations, il Is true,
were ripe for revolutions. But In Rus
STA the army was Russian and under
command of Russians. Not so IN the
Dual Monarchy Ever since General
Brusilotf's offensive crippled and de-
moralized the Austro-Hungarian army
il has been reorganized as unit in the
German army. There Is not even COM
pany in the Austrian army which Is not
commanded By Germans. In fact, every
eight Austrians are under German
under-officer II there was revolution
in Austria-Hungary the revolutlonlsts
could not count upon the support OF a
great army. This may make a revolt
in the Dual Monarchy take the form OF
pressure upon Germany 10 make peace
on any terms.
All these developments~are certain 70
have an important influence upon the
German Socialists. They are the real
democrats of Germany. They have the
vision of a liberal Germany. and if they
continue 10 support the government IL
will be because the Chancellor Is will
ing to pledge and begin reforms. The
sudden appearance of Won Bethmann-
Hollweg in the Reichstag few days
ago means but one thing the Socialists
have taken advantage of the Russian
revolution 10 demand reforms nor. ]
would not be surprised if they again
demanded peace But the German So
cialists will be the subject of special
article. which will follow shortly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Berlin SCOTS at Part
u. S. Can Play in War
Minister Won Stein Says There
Is No Question of American
ARMY in Near Future

London. March 26.-The possibility
Of American participation in the war
on the side of the Allies was dismissed
as a minor matter by General Won
Stein, Prussian Minister of War. in an
interview with the Berlin correspond
Ont of the Budapest newspaper "A
Test" according TO a Berlin dispatch.
General Won Stein said that he did not
know whether the American fleet would
support the British feet, but that
there could he no question of an Amer
lean Continental army in the near
future. He added:
"Our military situation on all fronts
is good and justites our best hopes.
Il appears that the enemy is preparing
an offensive. but we shall resist even
a stronger attack, not only at the front
but also az home What may happen
then we do net know; but. come what
may. we shall confront everything I'M
perturbsbly Our sufferings are great
and our sacrifices gigantic, but 1t IS
just on these things that the greatness
OF nation finds its expression"
In discussing the battle Of the Somme
tho minister said that the Germans
had no lack Of supplies. but that their
guns. al compared with those OF the
enemy. were insufficient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Army Contractors Had Re-
fused to Sell Further
Supplies
No Interest Is Asked
~ Shall Assume Any Loss"
Head of Firm Tells
Officials

Tb,~.s 20 the failure Of the last Con-
n.,.s 70 pass the army deficiency bill,
. -. government has been unable 70 pay
~ arv supplies since March 9, and
.o,,rac.5rs who have only government
topcbers TO show for the goods they
.oi5 arc threatened with failure and
tove refused TO sell more supplies.
This was the situation when Edward
n Page. chairman of the New York
corrnittcc Of the Chamber of Com
-,erce of the United States, appointed
"a cooperate with the Quartermaster's
nsrertmcnt. went to the Office of j. p.
Morgan & Co. yesterday.
Colonel j. VI. Carson, jr., depot
o,sr.ermsster. had told him that
100000 was overdue and about $780,
ooo more would be needed for the pur-
,baseg Of supplies up to April 20. At
the Morgan Offices MIR. Page saw Will
IAN II. Porter.
porter" he said. 81 have come TO
harrow 81 100000 without interest for
an indefinite term on security that is
legally no good.
Then he explained. Mr.. Porter sug-
rested talk with Mr.. Morgan. The
situation was explained 10 him.
81 think we ought 10 advance this
money" said Mr.. Morgan. at is some
thing that / want TO do. As II is not,
strictly speaking, business transac-
lion. we shall charge no interest on the
money. and If there is any loss / shall
assume 10 myself
The firm then sent letter TO Colonel
Carson announcing its readiness 20 adj
vance money up TO S1,0OO,OOO IN the ag-
gregatc 20 contractors presenting prop
erlv signed vouchers and their notes
for three months without interest.
One contractor has S250,000 tied up
in goods which he has delivered, but
for which he cannot get his pay. A
reouisition for -four which Colonel Car
son sent 10 another was returned with
the following declaration inscribed on
II: ave will do no more business with
the government until it pays Its bills.
l. was found that $4,000 was due the
man on a transaction which he had
handled on a small commission.
statutes forbid the assignment OF
government accounts. Individual gen
erosity was the only recourse.
81 regard this as a most happy and
generous solution Of some Of the diffi-
eulties under which the Quartermas-
ter's Office is laboring," said Mr.. Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Americans Powder
Invention Called Fake
British Authorities Brand
Blanche's Claims as "Son-
orous Nonsense"

London, March 26.-Malakite, the
new explosive invented by Joseph
C. Blanche. an Italian born, naturalized
American, who was occupied with com
mcrcial chemistry in New York at the
beginning OF the war, but came to this
city % interest the British government
in his ALLEGED discovery, was denounced
as useless to-day by Sir Frederick
Smith. the Attorney General, and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Three Lives Are Lost
In Second Avenue Fire

A man and two boys lost their lives
in a fire which swept through five
story house at 1864 Second Avenue
early yesterday morning. Several
others were slightly injured. A num-
Der of persons were rescued by man
who carried them down a small iron
ladder attached TO an electric sign on
the front OF the building.
Those who lost their lives were David
Foley. forty-eight years old; his ten
vear-old son Vincent and a three-year-
old boy known as Harry, founding
whom the Foleys had cared for. Foley's
body was found stretched across that
Of his SON where he had thrown him.
self in last effort 70 prevent the boy
from sufocating.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27

the German General staff, is pulled
from the pillar of discomfort within
his own country 20 the post OF Ger
many. The Hungarians know Kaiser
Wilhelm plans 20 put his favorite son,
Eltel Friedrich, on the Hungarian
throne il he can. The Hungarlans
know German business, and industrial
leaders are working night and day to
fasten their hold upon Hungary. Hun
garisns know Germany is starving and
wants Hungarian food. The Bohemians
have revolted time and time again dur
ing the war When General Brusilof
began his offensive in July, 1915, a
whole Bohemian army deserted and
Archduke Frederick was relieved Of his
command upon orders Of the German
Emperor. Part Of another Bohemian
army corps which attempted to desert
was caught and upon orders of Kaiser
Wilhelm one out Of every five officers
and men was executed. The rest were
imprisoned. These are a few instances
which show the critical situation which
has existed in Austria-Hungary since
tie beginning of the war.
Franz Josef was successful in keep
ing the Dual Monarchy united while he
was alive, because he practically turned
the country over to Count Stefan lisa,
the Minister President Of Hungary.
Germany will not permit the new En-
peror to do this. A story told IN
Vienna illustrates better than anything
else TisZa's former power. IL is SAID
that when the old Emperor died he was
met at the Golden Gates by st. Peter,
who asked him:
"Your Majesty. what has Your Ma
jesty done 70 merit entrance hereF'
The lettering old field marshal
thought a minute, scratched his head
and replied:
81 don't know; ask Count Tisza."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
The Young Emperor

Ever since the death Of Emperor
Franz Josef the Dual Monarchy has
been split. The young Emperor, fear
ing Germany, and having his army and
navy completely under the orders OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27

or that they may be able 20 sell direct
10 consumers, in evasion Of maximum
prices. or 10 feed their cattle, on which
greater profits are obtainsble than
from grain or potatoes.
This condition is possible largely
owing 20 the fact that the authorities
in the country districts are drawn from
the agrarian classes and are not dis
posed TO exercise measures OF undue
severity against their friends or neigh
hOrS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
BY CARL w. ACKERMAN

Copyright. 1911. b. tie Tribune Associstionl
(Reasered in aoco-danco with the copyright act
Canada 1917. by The Tribune AssOaauon)
1t is Hungary, not Germany
that is to-day ripe for a revolution.
The liberty loving Hungarians, the Rus
sian loyal Slavs and the oppressed Bo-
hemans. who are in the majority IN
the Dual Monarchy. will be the first 70
be inspired by the "new Russia
These people hate the Germans. For
nearly a century they have tormented
the Hapsburg dynasty and kept Aus
tria-Hungary in whirlpool Of uncer-
tainty. At every great crisis in the war
the country has beer on the verge Of a
collapse.
II is not so in Germany. Germany
as a nation is young. and its inhabi-
tants arc mostly Germans. While
there is dissatisfaction. discomfort and
distress, there is unity of purpose
and a national ideal. The German peo-
pie believe the world is leagued against
the German race. They believe all
Germans must "stick together" They
believe Kaiser Wilhelm will be able to
get better German peace terms than a
divided nation under a reformed gov
eminent, and as long as they believe
this political changes in Germany are
likely to be evolutionary not revolu-
tionary. Germany will be affected by
& reformed Russia chiefly through her
neighbor and biggest ally.
A Bargain with Socialists
The German Socialists will demand
liberalization and will probably get 1t,
because the Kaiser and Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg know that Ger
many's greatest task now is to hold
Austria-Hungary together. A revolu-
ton there would shake the political
foundations of Germany. break the sol
;darity of Central Europe and make 1t
impossible for almighty Germany to
continue the war. Therefore the Chan
cellor may be expected TO promise the
German Socialists extensive reforms IN
return for their support.
The German people lack a militant
leader. No man with influence and
the confidence of the public is willing
to take a chance in starting a revo-
luton. Philip Scheidemann, the pow
erful Socialist member of the Reichs-
tag, could lead a revolt against the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
Hungary Ripe for Rebellion;
German Uprising Is Remote
Slavonc Races of Dual Monarchy Most Likely to Respond
to Russian Revolt-Nlacontents of Kaisers
Empire Lack Military Leader

Hohenzollerns, but he will do so only
when he is convinced he can succeed.
Unlike Russia, Germany has no "Duma
party" and no political organization
which is prepared 20 lead. The Kali
ser and the Chancellor know this.
They know, too, that their peace note
of last December and the Entente re-
ply TO President Wilson solicited Ger
many's political organization and con-
WINGED the people that the govern
ment was waging a defensive war"
A revolution in Germany at this time
is not probable unless it begins in
Austria-Hungary. II the people over
throw the Hohenzollern dynasty they
would do 50 with one purpose-to make
peace. While the people long for
peace, while they talk about nothing
else, still they are not ready to ac-
cept peace through defeat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-27
The Impotent Reichstag

Outside of Berlin the Reichstag is
looked upon as the representative body
of the German people. During the two
vears | was in Germany the Reichstag
aid nothing Which was not planned by
the government and executed by the
governments representatives. To a GER
tain extent this is true of the Hun
carian Parliament. The one big diff
ference is that in Budapest there is
freedom of debate. In Berlin there Il!
no freedom, not even freedom OF
thought. In Budapest the opposition,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-29

Section s. The Commissioner of Health or
any police officer of this city, when working
e 20 uiret tions and instructions Of the
Commissioner of Health, or when directed
and Instructed to therein, snau have tns
right, and II shall be their duty, TO epter and
warehouse. place of business. factory budding.
farm stable, railroad depot, platform, estab-
fshment. or place of any kind where milk
is stored or kept for sale, and have the right
of access to all wagons, carriages or other
vehicles railroad cars or other eonveyances of
any kind used for the conveyance transpor-
tation or delivery of milk, and to any place
where they believe milk cream is stored or
kept for sale, and to take samples of milk
cream therefrom such samples not To exceed
pint each. for the purpose of inspecting,
testin~ or analyzing the same.
Section 8. AIRY person firm corporation,
hia ,est or agent, employe or milk wagon
driver, servant, agent or employe. Vie
ating any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall upon conviction thereof he punished by
fine of not less than five dollars more
than fifty dollars and in case of nor-payment
of any fine so imposed. shall be committed
to the House of Correction of Milwaukee
County for a term of not less than week
nor more than ninety days in the discretion of
the Court.
Section 10. All fees provided for in this
ordinance and all moneys collected under the
provisions thereaof shall be duly paid into
the treasury of the City of Wauwatosa.
Section II. This ordinance, after its pass
age, approval and publication shall take effect
and be I'M force from and after July LIST, lSlt.
Passed and dated this 26th day of June.
1917.
City Clerk
Approved this 26th day of June, 1917.
II. A. KOENIG,
Mayor, Wauwatosa. Wisconsin
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-29
official Publication.
AN ORDINANCE.

A
The Common Council of the City of Wat
watosa do ordain follows:
An ordinance 20 amend that certain Or
dinance passed and dated May 2. 1870
entitled "An Ordinance providing GER
tain rules of the road for the city OF
WauwaJosa.
Section /. Section % of that certain ordi-
nance passed and dated May 2, 1916, and en-
titled IAN Ordinance Providing Certain Rules
of the Road for the City of Wauwatosa," IS
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section pa 1t shall be unlawful for any
person to operate OF for any owner Of any
motor vehicle or motorcycle to permit to be
~. stree alley or other pub
lie place in the city of Wauwatosa any mo-
tor vehicle OF motor cycle in such manner as
" TO sscare therefronl any unneces-
sary smoke, gas, steam or offensive odor, or
in such manner as 10 discharge any ernbers
oil or residue from fuel used in the operation
thereof proof of the escape from such motor
.ao4cte or motor cycle of any smoke, gas
steam or offensive odor shall be prima facle
proof that the same is unnecessary. 1t shah
be unlawful for any person 10 operate or Tor
any owner thereof to permit to be operated
upon any public street alley or other pubhc
nIa~e in the City of Wauwatosa any motor
vehicle or motor cycle the exhaust pipe Of
winch used for carrying exhaust gases from
such motor vehicle motor cycle are not
parallel with The ground. 1t shall be unlaut'd
f0r anu person to operate, or for any Owner
thereof to permit TO be operated, upon anu
public street, alley or other pHbhc place NJ
the Cuy OF WG0WotosG ,aHy Gattomo6ite' mo
tor cycle other motor Uehtcte totth0"t d
sufficient and modern Improved muller To
prevent noise or lcith It's mt9fler OpeR.
Section 2. All Of finances or parts OF ordl-
nances contravening the provisions Of THIS
ordinance are hereby amended 10 conform to
the provisions hereof.
Section 8. This ordinance shall take ettecj
and be in force from and after IT'S passai4e an"
used and dated this 10th day of June,
A. v BRIGHAM,
City Clerk.
Approved this 18th dav of June. 1917,
II. A. KOENIG.
Mayor MauMatosa. Misconsin.