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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
GERMANYS PLOT
FOR JAP-U.S. WAR
HONOLULU PAPER PUBLISHES
STORY OF VIOLATION OF
RULES BY CRUISER.
SEAL OE WIRELESS BROKEN
Won Bernstorff, Former German Am.
bassador to the United States,
and His Aides, Figured Promi.
nentIy In the Plot.

Honolulu, H. while the ships
band was playing lively tunes to
drown out tell-tale sounds, the wire
less apparatus Of the German cruiser
Grer, at the time she was interned
in this harbor, relayed messages be.
tween German agents in the United
States and Japan in fu%rtherance Of a
plot to embroil the countries in war,
according to an gticle printed in the
Star-Bulletin here.
The article, published with the au.
thority Of the United States naval in
telligence bureau, declares that the
seal placed on the Grer's wireless by
the American government was broken
by the Germans that the messages
might be transmitted. This informa-
ton wal obtained from the diary Of
Capt. Grashoff of that vessel, the ar
ticle states.
Grashoff's diary says that in No
vember, 1914, and February, 1917,
messages ordering widespread pro-
mitigation Of reports that japanese
forces were to land in Mexico and
German forces in Canada were han
died by the Grer's wireless, the opera
tors working night and day in order
that there would be no delay in trans
mission.
According to the diary account, Won
Bernstorff, former German ambassa-
dor to the United States, and Capts.
Boyd and Won Paper, his principal
aides, figured prominently in the plot.
George Roedik and H. A. Schroeder,
former German consuls at Honolulu
and Manila, were also implicated.
Both pleaded guilty in San Francisco
recently to completely in a plot to es-
tablish a revolutionary government in
India.
A German secret agent, known as
XII, was said In the diary to have
aided In the transmission of these
messages and also to have advised
the German government Of the sailing
time Of Danish vessels from here and
elsewhere. The diary hints at a plot
to stir up revolts in China against the
British, in furtherance Of which QuaL.
titles OF arms were supposed to have
been secretly buried in Shanghai and
Manila. 1t also reveals supposed or
ders from the German embassy at
Washington after destruction of the
Lusitania, to destroy German vessels
in American and insular ports, as i'm.
mediate war was feared. The diary
states that these orders we're can.
celled subsequently by a certain H,
v. b." presumed to be Won Bern
storff, but such cancellation came
only after the machinery in those
vessels had been destroyed.
Orders to the sailors of the Grer to
return to Germany through the use
Of false passports also were issued
the article states. The article says
that Grasshof was court-martialed
after discovery OF the diary and now
is in solitary confinement pending his
removal to Fort Douglas, Utah.
On Feb. 4, 1917, the Grer was sci
afire by her crew and badly dam
aged. Afterward she was towed &c
the Pacific coast for repairs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
Bars Troop Transfers.

Petrograd,-The terms of the Rus.
so-German armisticc. according to a
statement issued here, obligate no
transference Of troops until Jan. II
(Jan. /, RUSSIA; no increase OF
troops on the fronts or on the islands
In Moon sound or a regrouping Of
forces.
The Germans are not to coneen-
trate troops between the Black sea
and the Baltic east Of the 18th de,
gree Of longitude east OF Greenwich.
Intercourse between the troops may
be allowed from sunrise to sunset.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
SCOTS CLAIM Won MACKENSEN
Rumor That Famous German Soldier
Was Born In Country North
of the Tweed.

Thousands Of people in England and
Scotland believe that General vol
Mackensen. the best tactician in the
German army, and the conqueror of
Russia. R%oumania, Serbia and northern
Italy. is In reality a Scotchman. Much
mystery enShrOuds this soldiers past.
For years he has been in the German
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
v. S. Recognition Remote.

Observation-Disclosures of the
Bolsheviki government by the United
States still is remote, it was indi.
Gated at the state department. Re,
ports in Europe suggesting a develop.
ing sentiment in favor OF dealing with
the new regime as a de facto govern.
ment have found nu response here.
and it was made plain that the United
States would continue its policy of
awaiting developments.
Reports from Ambassador Francis
are now coming through with mora
regularity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28

army, but his youth Is not described
In any authentic documents,
The British story Is that n lad named
Mackenzie left Scotland years ago,
hunting adventure, and drlfted into
me German army. Finding himself In
line Tor promotion, he changed his
name to Won Mackensen and applied
himself so diligently that he rosa
Quickly In the ranks aud by the time
the war was declared was in n gen.
erals position.
The story 10 said TO be implicitly be-
lieye6.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
Teutons Driven Back.

Romc.-Austro-G German forces VIII
attacked the Italian lines on the mol
ern front from the direction of S
Marine were driven back in disord
the war office announces.
In the Col Caprille region the /,
ians attacked and then were counI
attacked. Finally the enemy had
withdraw
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
SUBMITTED TO THE STATE
Senate Accepts the House Changes
Prohibition Amendment BY Ris-
Inc Vote, AZ to 8.

Washington.-The proposed cons
tutional amendment for national pI!.,
hibition was finally submitted by cor
gress to the states for ratification o.
rejection within eve years.
The senate completed congressional
action by accepting house amendmel
to the resolution Of submission ON i
rising vote of ~ to 8. without O rol
call.
Immediately after the senate cor
vened Senator Sheppard of Texai
called up the amendment and move
that the senate concur In the homi
amendments. Vice-President Marshal
ruled that a two-thirds vote would b
required for concurrence.
The house adopted the resolution
the day before by a vote of 1872 to 12S
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28

London,-British casualties report.
ed for the week total 1876 officers
and men, as follows:
Officers killed or died OF wounds,
SS1. men. S.lS1.
Officers wounded or missing, 1889;
men, lS,425.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
Cuba Qeclarea War.

Havana.-The senate has unani
mously adopted a resolution declaring
that a state Of war between Cuba and
Austria-Hungary exists. The resolu.
ton was the same as that passed b.
the house.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
Representative johnson Eni.sts.

Washington Representative John.
son OF South Dakota has enlisted as a
private in the regullr army and was
assigned to Camp Meade. lie has not
resigned his seat in the housue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28

Macon, Ga.-James Lunsford, 10,
Gordon, Ala. is the first soldier
die at the remount camp neal he
Pneumonia caused his death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
GERMANS STORM HEIGHTS.
Berlin Says 1000 More italians Made
Prisoners.

Prisoners.
Berlin-Austro-G Germans stormed the
Italian positions on Monte Asolene and
the adjoining heights, according to the
official statement issued by the Ger.
mar staff. More than 1000 soldiers
were captured.
Throughout the day there was a
violent artillery duel between the
Brenta and the Piave rivers.
The Italian attacks east OF Monte
Soalolo broke down.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-28
CONVOY Is WAR VICTIM.

GOS8eS HtSUIt OF an RttdCK on
Vessels From Scotland.
London.-One British and five neu.
trail merchantmen, a British destroyer
and four mine sweepers have been
sunk in the North Sea by German ma.
val forces.
The losses were the result of an
attack on a convoy bound from Scot
land to Norway, Sir Eric Geddes, first
lord of the admiralty, announced.
The total tonnage of the lost mer.
chantmen was 5000.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
BAILEY PROPOSES
DIRECT LAND TAX
Pennsylvania Congressman Is
Sponsor of Bill to Add $780,
100000 to Revenues.

While a subcommittee of the House
Committee on Ways and Means pro-
ceeds with the draft OF new revenue
Dill heavily taxing inheritances and
leVying toll on excess profits" of
firms and corporations, Congressman
Warren Worth Bailey, a Pennsyl-
vania Democrat. has become sponsor
Tor bill for a direct tax on land val
ues to raise 5000. 900, 900 annually.
Mr.. Bailey. a single tax member of
the House District Committee, asserts
this would be the fairest tax of all
According to Population
His bill, introduced yesterday, would
levy land value tax apportioned ac-
cording to the population given by
the 1910 census.
Nevertheless, says Mr.. Bailey, he
regards any increase in taxation at
this time as unwarranted. There
should be retrenchment in public ex-
penditures, especially for military and
naval purposes"
A statement issued by Mr.. Bailey
says:
my bill will not hamper industry
take private property for public pur-
Poses. 1t will bear Justly on the va
rious sections of the country. 1t will
stimulate production by forcing valu-
able land into use. 1t viii tend to
encourage Improvement and thus to
AFFORD larger employment to labor and
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
capital. Wages would almost infaii
IDLY respond to Its influence.
All Would BE Benefited.

capital. Wages would almost infail-
IDLY respond to Its influence.
All Would BE Benefited.
EVERY branch OF trade, commerce,
manufacture, mining and agriculture
would feel its beneficial effects. In no
aspect can It be assailed on economic
or moral grounds. II 10 fundamental
ly sound as q revenue measure and As
q recognition OF community rights Il
II In striking contrast with all other
proposals yet submitted to Congress.
But beyond all this, the direct tax
proposed would be open and above
board Every man would know when
he was paying and toe the cent now
much.
at should be borne In mind that
land values are essentially com
munity values" Mr.. Bailey continued.
'''They grow with the growth of pop
ulation and they are greatest where
population is most dense and where
the division of labor Is carried to Its
highest point Most OF our revenues
are now derived by indirect methods
from those least able to bear the bur
den. Many taxes are shifted from the
apparent payer to the ultimate con-
sumner. The method I propose has the
high merit OF simplicity and the tax
would merely take. for the use OF the
whole people a value which belongs
to them of right"
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
URGES FUND FOR. AIRSHIP
Unusually Large Appropriation In.
eluded In Bill.

Unusually large appropriations for
airships and accessories to protect
the seacoasts of the United States
and its insular possessions are re-
Quested in a bill introduced in the
House by Congressman Swagar Sher-
ley. OF Kentucky, who proposes an
outlay of more than $6,000,O 900 for this
purpose.
: Mr.. sherley is chairman of the Ap-
propriations subcommittee in charge
of the Notifications appropriation bill
and his bill forecasts that the aerial
defense of the seacoasts will receive
extraordinary attention in the forth
coming budget.
The Sherley bill, introduced as a
separate measure, would provide APP
chase, manufacture, maintenance, op-
GRAFTON and repair of airships and
other aerial machines, building for
equipment, and other accessories
necessary in the aviation section for
use in connection with the seacoast
Gefenses of the United States, 81, 200,-
900.
For the purchase. manufacture,
maintenance, operation and repair of
airships and other aerial machines,
building for equipment, and other
accessories necessary in the aviation
section for use in connection with
the seacoast defenses in the follow
ing localities:
Philippine Islands, 5000, 900.
Hawaiian Islands, 5000, 900.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
BAKER URGES u.s..
CONTROL OF FALLS
Secretary Of War Says Grand
eur of Niagara Should Be
Preserved.

Secretary Of War Baker expressed
q personal preference for Govern
ment ownership OF the distribution
and sale OF power at Niagara Falls
while before the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs yesterday.
81 believe In Government owner
ship" said Mr.. Baker. where the
public wants 1t and Is capable Of sus-
tanning and supporting It"
The Secretary said that he thought
there should be . 1xsd limit to the
diversion OF the water above the
falls to preserve the grandeur Of
the spectacle"
II have no doubt" he stated. 'of
the absolute power OF the Federal
Government over the power rights Of
the falls, and think the position Of
the State of New York Il untsuabls
on that point"
Mr.. Baker said he did not favor .
term franchise for power permits.
but thought that Congress should
limit the rate OF return from the
enterprise.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
TO ENLARGE SUMMER SCHOOL.

Many additional courses are to be
given at the coming session Of the
George Washington University Summer
School. according to DR.. William Carl
Ruediger. dean Of Teachers College and
director Of the summer school The fac
ulty OF the school also will tie increased.
The following are among the new
courses, along with the faculty MEM
bers that will teach them: Shakespeare.
Dean William Allen Wilbur; American
literature and Chaucer. Prof. Dewitt C.
Croissant: art. DR.. Gertrude r. Brig
ham: Government Of the Unitf1 States
and leading American treaties, Prof.
Charles Z. Hill; vocational education.
william Carson Ryan; ehtics, Prof e.
z. Richardson: modern social problems.
Prof Robert Russ Kern; general lee
ture course in chemistry. Prof. Otis D.
Sweet.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
J. E. LAsKEY IN NEW CHAIR.

United States District Attorney John
E. Laskey has been appointed professor
of Personal and Domestic Relations at
Georgetown University Law School
The selection was announced today by
Dean Hamilton.
District Attorney Laskey has been
professor Of Criminal Law at the law
school since 1910. and will continue to
lecture on criminal law. Mr.. Laskey
will succeed the late Justice Thomas <.
Anderson. a member Of the faculty. and
former associate Justice % the Supreme
Court OF the DSRict. Tho died last
fall.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23

rate prevailing in this country for
telephone service was the assertion
of c. T. Clayton. He said the tele-
phone company maintained high
rates here SO as to insure $12.oo
proht a year on each telephone in
use.
He said subscribers in Cleveland
pap the Bell company $50 a year for
zoos calls, while District subscribers
pay $34 for only s23 calls.
Government ownership and conse-
quent low rates would not only lib
crate Washingtonians from telephone
isolation, but emancipate subscribers
he believed.
Approves Teachers' Pensions.
On motion OF ]. w. Thorne, who
said he paid several times as much
for telephone service here as he did
In Buffalo, N. Y, the association iu-
dorsed the Cary referendum bill.
Approval also was given the plan
to pension superanuated and in
capacitated public school teachers, as
well as proposals for free text books,
q new municipal hospital and salary
increases for District employees. The
association Endorsed no particular To-
cation for the hospital.
On motion of President Driscoll the
organization adopted resolutions OF
regret on the departure Of Albert r.
Ferguson, formerly a member OF the
Washington Times stan, for Duluth
MINI.
New Members Admitted.
Herbert williams, K. H. Nash,
James P. Cochran, William Stuart,
L. T. Luckett, J. Z. X. Campbell, and
Marshall H. Andrews were admitted
to membership.
The membership teams, headed oy
Chairmen NJ. p. Sullivan and Max I.
Pines, will gather at a dinner at
Dismer's cafe tonight.
The associations annual bunet
supper will be given at Carroll In
stitute on the evening of January 81.
CONGRESSMAN Page, of North Carolina,
the three District Commissioners, and
Major Raymond Pullman will be
among the speakers. Thomas Sar-
geant, chairman of the entertainment
committee, will provide q musical
program.
President Driscoll announced that
the Seventh street merchants car
nival would be held the latter part
of April, following the resurfacing
of the northern end of that thorough
fare with asphalt.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
Should BE Beneficial

This arrangement ought to be
mutually satisfactory and beneficial
to both communities. In every res
pect except politically the Maryland
suburbs of the District of Columbia
are a part, and an important part, of
q large metropolitan area, the citizens
being supplied from the District Of
Columbia by every public utility
such as street cars, electric lights,
gas, telephones, etc, without any dis
tincti6n except possibly some varia-
ton in price.
There. is Q healthy cooperation
between the two jurisdictions in
everything that pertains to civic bet
terment in community Improvement,
practically the whole purchasing
power of the communities surround
ing the District Is centered in the
city of Washington. three-fourths Of
them are earning their living in the
Capital, either in the employ OF the
Government or in other business"
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
BACKS SINGLE TAX BILL
Advocated Issue incorporated II
Bill Before House.

A single tax bill to provide IN
creased revenue by Q direct tax on
the value of land has been intro
duced in the House b. Congressman
Bailey OF Pennsylvania A direct
tax Of 500, Ooo, 900 annually 4. pro
vtded to be laid upon lands appor.
toned to the States in proportion
to the population, the tax to be as
sessed upon the value OF all lands
exclusive OF improvements. Mort
cages are to be treated and assessed
as an interest in the lands.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
WANTS GOVERNMENT WEEKLY

A weekly publication to be known
as the United States Official Bulletin
and containing brief reports of the
work of executive departments and
bureaus Of the Government, for the
beneft of the public, is provided for
in a bill introduced In the House by
Congressman Taylor Of Colorado.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
WATER EXTENSION
HEARING THIS WEEK
Favorable Report Expected
From District Subcommittee
on Sanitary Bill.

A favorable report on the bill now
before the District subcommittee of
the Senate Committee on Appropria-
tions authorizing extension OF District
water to nearby Maryland communi-
ties, as urged by The Times, il con-
fidently expected by members of the
Washington suburban sanitary COM
mission.
The measure has the unqualified
support Of the District Commission
ers, and OF both Maryland Senators.
1t does not carry any appropriation.
and we look for favorable action by
the subcommittee shortly after the
hearing" said William T. s. Curtis,
chairman OF Commission, today.
The hearing will be held this week
in all probability, and the measure
added as Senate amendment to the
District bill.
Asks For Brief.
Senator John Walter Smith, chair
man OF the District Committee, has
requested preparation of a brief by
- AAShCeep . "a Wv
Washington suburban sanitary com
mission, for use at the hearing.
Senator Blair Lee. the other Mary
land Senator, in an interview in The
Times, has already gone on record in
favor of the project, and 1t was learn
ed today that Senator Lee will urge
the measure at the hearing, which
assures the active support of both
Maryland Senators.
1T Is apparent from the bill that
every possible protection Is thrown
about the District water supply
said Mr.. Duckett today, land that the
water to be delivered to Maryland II
that part of the District supply
which, under their own estimate,
will not likely be used within the
next fifteen years, by which time pro-
vision will Enthusiastically be made
for an additional supply. The water
is to be paid for at an eminently fair
rate and its delivery to Maryland
authorities will not cost the District
cent.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
ICE ON BASIN SLUSHY
There'II Be No Skating for Several
Days, 'TIs Said,

There Is to be no skating on the
basin for several days unless the
Weather Bureau produces the threat
ened cold spell very quickly.
Ice still covers the basin, but the
several mild days that Washington
has just experienced have made the
ice "slushy" and soft. The Weather
Bureau has predicted colder weather
for the next few days-real winter
weather.
The touch OF cold felt this morn
ing will be like the gentle spring
zephyrs compared with what Old
Man Weather may spring on us.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
PLANT JUICE NOW
CROWNED AS KING
Washington Man Suffered for
Ten Years-ClaimS He Is
Feeling Like a New Man.

Every day more and more people
are soaring themselves into unnecss-
sary trips to the operating table. In
many cases they have been simply
overstrained bv the tiresome symp-
toms of a deranged stomach. and
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
WOULD CURB LIQUOR ADS.

Congressman Taylor Of Colorado has
introduced in the House q bill to pro.
hibit from the mails letters post
cards, newspapers, or other publica-
or soliciting orders for Intoxicating
liquors.
The Washington times., 1917-01-23
Very Effective Method
for Banishing Hairs
Modes of Today

At very little cost any woman can
rid her face of hairy growths IL she
will use the delatone treatment. This
Is made by mixing some water with
a little powered delstone. This paste
IL spread upon the hairy surface for
2 or 3 minutes. then rubbed off and
the skin washed. when every trace of
hair will have vanished No harm
results from this treatment, but care
AdVt
The Washington times., 1917-01-23

they have maRnified their troubles
until they firmly believe that only the
knife can save them. Plant Juice,
the new herbal stomach remedy. has
been the means OF saving very nanv
the unnecessary expense and trouble
OF surgical operations. Plant Juice
is accomplishing wonders in lighting
all ailments Of the stomach. liver.
kidneys. and rheumatism. Everv day
more and more people are coming for
ward with signed statements OF the
great benefit they have received.
known employe OF a large furniture
COMPANY OF this citv. who lives at No.
26l6 J. street northwest. Washington.
and has many friends here. recently
said:
81 have suffered with my stomach
for the past ten years. and all the
food that I ate would ferment and
cause gas in my stomach. ! was In
constant agony: ] had headaches and
was very dizzy. caused by de-
ranged liver. could not get any
sleep at night. and felt tiled out In
the morning. Ny circulation was
poor. ] had catarrh. and: In fact. was
completely run down. I had taken
all kinds OF medicines. but never got
any permanent relief until l began
TO take your Plant Juice. I got re-
lief from the very first dose. and now
am feeling ike new man. can
eat anything I want without distress:
7 sleep we'll: am not constipated. and
am certainly THANKFUL for NV recov-
cry to health. will recommend
Plant Juice whenever / can"
The Plant Juice man Is at the Peo-
E streets northwest, where he Is
daily meeting the local public. and
Introducing and explaining the mer-
its Of this rsmedy-Advt
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-02-08
POLIcEMAN'S BULLET IN
LEBlANC'S BRAIN

An X-Ray examination Tuesday
morning showed conclusively that the
bullet fired by Supernumerary Patrol
man Fleming early Sunday morning
entered the head of Howard Leblanc,
aged q, son of Felix Leblanc, propri-
etor of a saloon, 1901 Patterson ST.,
which was raided by Fleming and
where a violation of the Sunday law
was alleged to have been found.
The bullet is still lodged in young
LeBlanc's brain. At first the bullet
was believed to have merely cut the
scalp, ricocheted and did not enter.
X-Ray pictures Tuesday showed the
bullet resting just above the center OF
the brain. His condition is now re-
garded as extremely critical.
Patrolman Fleming, upon advice OF
District Attorney Gutenberg, was
charged Monday in the second city
criminal court with shooting and
wounding. He was paroled later by
Capt. Boyle, acting superintendent.
From facts gathered by the police, the
acting superintendent is satisfied that
Fleming acted within his right when
he returned the fire Of the elder Le-
Blanc. The son received one or the
stray bullets fired by the policeman.