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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
HALT BILLION
is ADDED TO
PROFIT TAX
rate Committee Boosts Rate
In House Bill From 26 to
SO Per Cent.
IHERSUBSTANTIAL CHANGES
|iainnui, Of 8 Per Cent and Maximum
A Per Cent of Income on Cap
ixat Invested Was Also
Approved.

yton, Aug. 30.--To meet the
movement for greater taxa
n Etl profits, the senate finance
ED to am adments car,
5|yfng wdr profits taxes of more than
W per Cent in place Of the present
Moviblbn for 26 per cent.
HTheamendments would increase the
War profits tax yield from $562, 600, 900
I'd $1,060,000,000 In addition to the
takes under the present law and
yielda third of the bills total taxes.
The pre-war profits rate Of the bill
was retained by the committee, but 1t
added new maximum war profit tax
rate of go per cent on profits In ex-
cess of 300 per cent. The maximum
In the bill was so per cent on profits
over 250 per cent,
Change In Exemptions.
Another substantial change was
made in provisions for exemptions. A
minimum of 6 per cent and maxi
mum of 10 per cent on incomes
on capital actually invested was ap-
proved. These provisions would care
for corporations suffering abnormal de-
preston during the pre-war period.
Corporations making less than 4 per
cent during that period would be
entitled to at least that eXemp-
tion, and If more than 10 per cent,
they would receive not over 10 per
cent deduction.
By these changes the committee es-
timated that the proposed levy would
take 81, ,2S6, 100000 of the So, ,000, 900, 900,
ofs$4,0OO, 100000 war profits estimated
to be earned this year.
la Toilette and Gore Absent.
Senators La Toilette and Gore,
prominent In the faction urging more
radical profits taxation did not at
tend the committee meeting. Chair
man Simmons and others Of the major
ity hope the new levy-almoSt doubled
will command sufficient support to
cause rejection of the more drastic
proposals.
Debate on the publishers taxes was
begun by Senator Shields of Tennes-
see, who supported Senator McKellar's
substitute and argued that>magazines
and other periodicals not newspapers
cause the deficit in carrying second
class mail.
Secretary McAdoo was before the
house ways and means committee to
discuss the terms of the administra-
tion,s 1888, ,945, AGO bond and certifi-
rhfn hill
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
ATTACK ON kERENSKY
Premier's Peace Remarks Draw
German Fire.
Berlin Newspaper Resents the Charge
That Separate Offer Had
Teuton Source.

Amsterdam, Aug. 30.-The semioff-
cial Norddeutsche A4gemeine zei-
tunug attacks Premier Kerensky for
his remarks In reference to offers of
separate peace made before the
Moscow conference The newspaper
says: Premier Kerensky falsely at
tributed to us without proof efforts to-
ward and offers of separate peace.
! hat Germany can 90 to pave. the
| way to peace already mas been
but from Russia, where the peace
movement originated, the echo came
back dictated by Lloyd George, Poin-
care and President Wilson, destroying
all the efforts of the Russian democ-
racy.
1T is reported, moreover, that the
revolutionary Russian government
again is fixing its mind on the posses
sion of COnstantinople."
The Vorwaerts says that neither the
German people, the press nor the
reichstag have heard anything con-
corning such offers. 1t calls for
speedy and thorough explanation.
The newspaper declares that the,
principles defined in the reichstagI
peace resolution would be harmedl
by secert offers of peace, while,
the refusal of such offers by Germany's'
enemies would be moral defeat for
Germany.
eGerman newspapers are not dis,
posed favorably toward the Moscow
conference. The Cologne Gazette,
describes it as the Comedy Of Mos.
cow" adding that it is intended to ex-
cite the Russian people to further!
mad sacrifices. The Kreuz Zeitungj
says:
premier Kerensky's speech proves,
that the Russian government Is act
ing automatically. The Russian peas
ant has to bleed at the governments!
command and without knowing the|
governments aims. This Is the free
dom which the revolution has givenI
the country"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
RUSS SOLDIERS
KILL RIOTERS
Troops of Garrison and Civilians
Engage in Battle in
Finland.
Rail T|EUp IS PREDICTED
M. FroIoff of the Engineers Alliance,
Reports a State of Utter Dlsor-
ganlzation of transportation
Gen. kornlloff ls Hopeful.

Petrograd, Aug. 30.--A Russian di-
vision abandoned its positions in the
region of Fokshani, on the Roumanian
front, and fled In disorder, the war Of
fee announces.
London, Aug. 30-Serious rioting at
Bjorneborg, Finland, is reported In
private telegram from Haparanda to
Copenhagen, forwarded by the Central
News to London. 1t Is said fighting
between Firms and soldiers of the Rus
sian garrison lasted for several hours
and that several persons were killed
or wounded.
Russ Rail Tieup Predicted.
Moscow, Aug. 30.--At the third gen.
eral sitting Of the national conference
representatives of the railways, includ-
Ing M. Froloff Of the engineers alli-
ance, reported that there existed
state Of utter disorganization of trans
portation. Railroad service, unless
improved, he said, would cease COM
pletely by November. The representa-
tives gave warning that the conse-
quences would be terrible, both at
home and on the front, and that the
army might turn on the country and
commit unexampled excesses.
The extreme demands Of the railway
workers, the speakers said, played an
important part in this disorganization.
They called on all those engaged in
the transport services to sacrifice per-
sonal interests for the interests of the
country.
\ M. Grusenberg, speaking as the
4 representative. OF the Jews, said thai
they loved their country natzuithstand
| Ing their Unprecedented persecution
under the old regime, and had contrib
uted greatly to the emancipation Of the
people and the defense against the
| enemy.
"CourIand to Germany7 Never"
Representatives of the Ukraine and
| of western or white Russia said the
people were ready to make any sacri-
fees for the good Of the country. The
| spokesman for the Let's declared
Courland would never belong to Ger
many. Delegates representing the
Mussulman alliance said all Mussul-
man citizens of Russia fully supported
the provisional government.
General GrouZinoff, former military
governor of Moscow, told the delegates
the chief problem was to save Russia
from the enemy and that to this end 1t
was necessary to re-establish army dis
cipline by eliminating politics,
strengthening the authority Of the
leaders, limiting the power of soldiers
committees to economic functions and
allowing the commander in chief to ex-
ercise unreserved authority.
General Ko.nIIoff Is Optimistic.
General Korniloff Is in no wise dis
couraged by his. reception at the Mos
COW conference Judging by an inter-
/ view granted by him before his depar-
ture for the front. He declared his
| confidence that the government imme-
| diately after the conference would
sanction the measures advocated by
him both at the front and in the rear.
GERMANS TO GET MESSAGE
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
BREAD STRIKES IN AUSTRIA
Zurich Reports Say Troops Used to
Drive Men Back Into
Factories.

Zurich, Aug. 30.-Numerous "bread
strikes" are occurring throughout
Austria, according to a traveller who
arrived here from Vienna. At some
points troops were used to drive the
workmen back into the factories. One
striker at the Ringhoover Iron works,
near Vienna, was sentenced to two
years Imprisonment because he com
nlained that he was so weak from hun
yer that he could not do the work
required of him. Hundreds of arrests
have been made In other cases.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
GERMANS TO GET MESSAGE
President to See to II That Teuton
Peoples Get Reply to
Pope.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The German
people are going to have an accurate
translation Of President Wilson's re-
ply to Pope Benedict's peace proposals
made available to them. The presi-
dent officials said believes that his
sentiments must make for peace when
their true value is recognized by the
Germans themselves. But he realizes
that every effort will be made by the
German autocracy to prevent the exact
American position becoming known in
Germany.
Consequently elaborate plans have
been made to prevent policy Of mis-
representation and indirectness solidi-
flying the German people against the
United States, admittedly grave pos
sibility under existing circumstances.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
NEGROES THREATEN UPRISING
Texas Blacks Said to Organize to Sla>
Whites-German Influence
Is Blamed.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 30.-Negroes of
the Barzos river valley district are or
ganizing for an uprising against the
whites. Representative J. D. Neill,
who also If a member of the state
council of defense, declared on the
floor of the house here. The move
ment was called to the attention Of
federal authorities at Washington ten
days ago, and agents of the govern
ment are at work on the case, 1t was
said. 1t Is claimed that the same in
f1uence namely German, which caused
the rioting Of negro soldiers at Hous-
ton and the death Of II persons, has
been at work among the Brazos valley
negroes.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
TWO MORSE STEAMERS SUNK
One, the Kongsll, Is Registered al
Belgian Relief Ship, Torpedoed
of Spanish Coast.

London, Aug. 50.-The Norwegian
steamer Kongsli, from st. Nazaire,
France, for the United States, has
been sunk off the Spanish coast, ac-
cording to telegram received In
Christiania from Santander and for
warded hy the Morning Post CORE
spondent
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
2,5oO,OOO JAPS WAIT CALL
Great Army Under Arms Ready to Go
to Front at Frances
Call.

London, Aug. 90.-Reports are again
current that Japan may send an army
to France to assist in mighty joint
offensive. Advices from Paris quoted
Senator Lucien Rubert as saying that
Japan is keeping 100000 men under
arms and that the major portion of
this force Is available for service If 1t
can be transported to the zone of ac-
tiOn.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
5 PERSONS BURN TO DEATH
Michigan Fruit Dealer, His Wife and
Three Daughters, Perish
in Flames.

Bad Axe, Mich, Aug, 30.-Andrew
Lupe, fruit dealer, his wife and three
daughters, were burned to death in
their apartments over Lupe's store.
George Goodhall, a roomer, escaped BY
jumping 40 feet to the sidewalk. The
store was destroyed.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
BERLIN WAR PLANT BURNED
Rumors of Heavy Loss of Life in Blaze
at the Schwartzkopf Torpedo
Works.

Copenhagen, Aug. 30.-The foundry
of the Schwartzkopf torpedo works in
Berlin was destroyed by fire on Sun
day. There are rumors that consid-
cradle loss of life attended the con-
fiagration.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01
Pennsylvania Miners Strike.

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 30.-Under~
ground motormen at Numbers 2, 3 and
4 colleries of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Coal company, walked out on
strike here today, rendering 5000 maE
idle.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-01

Petrograd, Aug 30.-A Russian di-
vision abandoned its positions in the
region Of Fokshani, on the Roumanian
front, and fled In disorder, the war Of
fee announces.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Preparations for the big annual mas querade ball of the Fraternal Order of Eagles are going forwald nicely The date for holding the function has not been announced as yet but will probably occur within a short period. some difficulty has been found in rdis. ing an orchestra owing to the dcpar- turc of Miss Bertha Johnson and ether violnists on the last steamers "ome truOble is being found in locating sub stitutes but there is probably a num- hcr of persons here who are capnl, of drawing sweet harmonics from the violin but are lackingf in pI"r:,cc As there is such a remarkable amount of versatility up in this neck of tho woods, no great difficulty is ant ipItcd in completing an orchestra.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Recent arrivals from iIobson creek report that the work of placing the drcdgc formerly known as the Mid daush drcdgc, in condition for re- moval to the mouth of Dexter creek is fast nearing completion. The houses and engines are ashore and the bucket line and ladder are off A dam is now being built to float the hull on top of the river ice, after which it win be cut in two sections and hauled down stream by means of teams.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The body has been identified as thu. of Ben Jones, former soldier station ed at Ft. Davis. bu. who diSappcarcl July 2i last and has not been seen since. It was at first thought that ne had deserted and measures were taken by the military authorities to learn his whereabouts, bu; without succeys
 Judge F'Iawley reports that the re- mains were lying in the water olong the edge of the lagoon. the head being the only part of the body above the ice covering the surface of the pool Judging from the condition of the re. mains, 'hc man must have died HO- long after disappearing from the post. The body was brought to town and an inquest will be held "Wednesday tp determine if possible the cause of the unfortunate mans demise Jones is said to have been slightly derangcd mentally at the time of his disappear anCc.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Sergeant Ray Grantham, who in addition to being Pas, Dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose, is also the local representative of the Supreme Dictator of the Moose organization. is making rapid headway in the formation of Il local chapter of the Women of Moose heart Legion and the installation of the chapter will occur in the near future The organizatio is open to the wives mothers and daughters of members of the Loyal Moose who are in good standing with their lodge and who are over the age of l7 years.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

United States Commissioner James Frawlcy made a trip down The coast yesterday morning for the purpose Of making an investigation of the repo, t brought in by a native Saturday after. noon to the effect that the body of a dead man was lying on the shore of q lagoon in the vicinity of Cape. Nome.
 The report proved true as the re- mains of white man were found rear the head of Hastings creek and were brought to town yesterday afternoon
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The Nome Kennel Club has planned to hold a meeting at five o'clock this evening for the purpose of selecting q president and other officers from among the five members of the Board of Directors. Steps will also be taken toward planning the winter racing @c- tivities and the mater of holding q race on Thanksgiving day will also he discussed
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

owing it is understood to some de- lay in placing the mater before the territorial authorities, the body of Joseph Gay who died in the hospital a week ago is still unburied.
 Like many another unfortunate who has given the best years of his life to the development of the Alaska .erri- tory, the deceased had profited little by his endeavor and passed to his eternal reward in a state of penurY. His in- digence was brought to the territorial authorities and orders have been re- cieved to bury him at territorial cx- penSc.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

and will be disposed of to the first to apply. Furthermore they, as well as good many more, were in the office yesterday and easily accessible to all who wished to secure them \ con siderable number were disposed of during the past forty eight hours. not 'surreptitiously," as the Worker state mcnt infers, but for the good hard coin of the realm. and the remainder will be available to the public as long as they last After that there will be two copies on the files of the paper which will be accessible to the public at all times.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The Arctic Brotherhood will hold election and installation of officers at this evening and d large attomdanr" is expected.
 The following were nominated for the various offices at the last meeting held Monday night last. Arctic chi f, C. G. Thompson: vice Arctic chief, A.. <. Kemp and c. < Weaver: recorder Grant Jackson; keeper of Nuggets, Lee H. McCloy; trustees. Dr. Bayne, Chs Mclin. F. A Kicsele Ed Burroughs, ]. A. Bachcldcr and Richard Lisson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

\ movement is on to enlist all local in an early closing compact but has not progressed to the point where it may be said that the outlook for universal early closing is more than d passing fair If the plan which, by the way. is an eminently sensible one goes through. the stores will all cloaa at six D. m, except on Saturdays
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

owing to some as vet unexplained delay in telegraph transmission, the Nugget did not receive he customary amount of outside news today and is compelled to ask the indulgence of it's readers. The Signal Corps officials are completely in the dark as to the WhYfore of the delay.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The Fraternal order of Eagles. The I.oyal Order of Moose and the Arctic Brotherhood have commenced their winter membership campaign and the workers from the three organizations are already hard on the trail of pros pectivc candidates who are not afraid
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

In making the statement that the Friday issue of the Nugget was com pletely cleaned up and no copies were obainoble yesterday our morning con temporary is evidently the victim of some error as there are still a few copies of the issue referred to on hand
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Rowan brothers are making prcpara- uan~ to commence mining in the vii cnitN of Banner station. Ut the top of the DcNtcr-NnvH divide and will send out a boiler and other equipment in a day or so.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

to meet the goat,-which all good lodges are supposed to have concealed in their lodge rooms for the purpose of furnishing amusement to the n,o- phYtc.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Victor Anderson. otto olson, l.. Ste vrnseon and one or two other parties are contemplating leaving for Dime creek within a day or two Mir .Ander- son has al lease on some Dime creek property and will probably operate during the winter
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Acting District Attorney George B. Mundy has received official notifica- tion from Governor Strong of his ap- pointmcnt 9s the official representative of Provost Marshal General Crowder in thc matter of appeals from the local to thc divisional army draft exemption hulriS
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The next outgoing mail consignment for Taylor creek and way points will close at the postoHcc at , D. m this evening The mail for the States will also close at the same hour.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

A daily newspaper is a big thing for any community, large or small are you helping 10 maintain tiff not get busy and telephone your subscription.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

Ole Mcnsal and Chas Hansen will prospect on Cripple creek during the winter Chas. Ross moved their out fits 10 the creek last Friday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

truWlcN and Jacobson are hoistnS pay on the Submarine beach line west of the City. Judge f'r,wlcy and part ucrs are also engaged in prospecting on the Laura Bench claim. north of thy Diamond l..
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The Alaska Lightcragc co. nstitnt- .d the winter schedule of office hours today and until further notice, will ,pcn at x d. m. and close at 5:30 P m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The City Telegraph office is holding a telegram addressed to Jas. K. Mat tatall In the absence of definite ad- dress. the owner cannot be located.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19

The Ladies Aid society will meet Tuesday November 20th at D, m for an afternoon social Everybody wei come.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-11-19
NEWS NOTES
THREE CENTS POSTAGE NOW.

The District Court will conclude the present period of adjournment at eleven o'clock tomorrow morning,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-16

Australla's heautiiuf and dainty
dancer with Ivan 8ankoffs Ballet
Russo, November Fl, %, %, 24.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-16
GET EDUCATION
FIRST, Warns
FRED B. Smith

Mr., Smith is speaking at Fort Shat
ter this afternoon. This evening he
will address student rally in the
games hall at the Y. M. c. A.
eff you want to weaken or wreck a
nation knock out its education sys-
tenn" declared Fred B. Smith, the
businessman-evangelist, in an address
to a student assembly in Cooke hall,
Y. NJ. C. A building, last night The
address was heard by the students OF
the 'Y' day and night schools, and
Cooke hall was filled to capacity.
Mt. Smith congratulated the young
men on the fact that they were de-
voting their evenings and other spare
time to study Hetouched but briefly
on the great world war. Speaking Of
Germany, he said: eff there is one
thing that has made Germany more
powerful in the last several years it is
the fact that its people have been
studying day and night" ,
He declared that every young man
should strive to improve himself to
get better job and earn more money.
And his educational training, he added,
must be backed up by a clean body
and a strong character. if he expects
to come out victorious in life's battles.
Young men today, he continued, are
winning success IN life on the narrow
est of margins, and the man, with the
margin of education is going to come
out on top. .." -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-16
FRED B. SMITH WILL
TALK TO ATHLETES AT
Y. M. C. A. THIS EVENING

One of the best events at the Y. NJ
c. A. has been the football banquet
which for a number Of years has
proved an excellent get-together of
the gridiron artists from the various
schools at the close of the season.
This evening a special student rally
for the fellows from all the schools
will be staged in the Y. ID. C. A. games
hall at 1880. s IT,
Fred B. Smith, the big 225-pound
orator and athlete of New York, will
be the attraction. He will deliver an
address to the audience of boys and
young men from Punahou, Mckinley,
Kamehameha, College Of Hawaii, Mills
and the Honolulu Military academy
along with the students of the Y. M.
C. A. day and night schools. Godfrey
Bergman of Punahou will lead soma
rousing singing, which starts at 1899
sharp, with Glenn jackson, physical
director of the 'Y," at the piano.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-16
JAPANESE WAGE ASSN.
WILL MEET TONIGHT

To hear the reports of the investi-
cation committee and the negotiation
committee, the Japanese Wage Asso-
citation will hold a>meeting tonight at
1870 o'clock at the japanese. school
on Nuuanu street. While the commit
tees are not yet prepared to make a
detailed statement of their work, it is
understood that information will be
given members of the association at
the meeting as to the supposed plans
of. the sugar companies. Ways and
means of securing more wages for
Japanese plantation laborers will be
discussed. -
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FRED B. SMITH
PROGRAM
TO-DAY.

u In -
1.30 p. nn.-Fort Shafter. ....
$50 p. nn.-lntermediate dinner Y.
NJ. C. A.
$50 p. rn.-student rally Y. M. C. A.
Games hall.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1e- 49,
z p. m.-Bijou theater. Music by
Y. M. C. A. orchestra. -.
$50 p. m.-Men's mass meeting at
the Bijou theater.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 1s-
College of Hawaii, student assem-
bly,. . -.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 90 "
7:30 p. n1.--Women's meeting, Mis-
sion Memorial Auditorium.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER a. -.
500 p. m.-At Cashier.
8 p. n.-Japanese mems mass meet.
ing, Nuuanu Street Japanese church.
Music Royal Hawaiian GIee club, 1880
to 8.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER rs ,
II a. m-Methodist church. p.
8 p. n.--Dedlcation Army and Navy
Y. M. c. A. e .='
7:3o p. m.-Men's mass meeting 81
jou theater. g.. -