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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
BIG TAX ON INCOMES
GOVERNMENT PLANS TO TAKE
oNE.HALF OF LARGE SUMS.
Congress Committee Discards Report
of Subbody, and Raises Rates on
All Making $4,000 or More.

Washington, May 2.-Decision t
levy n new tax upon incomes So tha
one-half of all incomes in excess OF
100000 a year will be taken by the
government for war purposes, was
reached by the ways and means com
mittee.
The tax rate win be boosted al
along the line from incomes of $4,000
year upward.
BY means of the income tax alone
the committee estimates a revenue OF
more than $700000,000 year for the
nations war chest.
This was but one of the radical
changes in the proposed schedule OF
war taxes made by the full committee
when 1t met to receive from its sub
committee the provisional draft of the
bill.
AS agreed upon by the entire COM
mittee, the total amount estimated to
be raised by the revenue bill will be
81, 100000 year. This is $4O0,0OO,-
600 more year than the subcommittee
planned to produce.
When the committee resembled In
the afternoon a motion was made to
raise the income tax schedule, and this
provoked more wrathful discussion,
members Of the subcommittee attempt
ing to defend their acting and seeking
to have their report adopted. But the
committee, by vote of 10 to Z, turned
down the subcommittee report and
threw 1t into the discard.
Representatives Martin of Louisiana
and Sterling of Illinois voted with
Kitchin, Rainey. Dixon, Fordney and
Longworth of the subcommittee to
make up the seven votes.
Having disposed of the work the sub
committee did during the past week,
the committee started drafting a new
bill 1t first tackled the income tax,
raising the rates above the figures
agreed upon by the subcommittee. I'm
der this new schedule the rates will be
practically as follows:
$4,000 to 100000 s per cent.
100000 to $4,000, 10 per cent.
$4,000 to 100000, II per cent
100000 to 100000, 16 per cent.
These increases will continue up to
$4,000 where the maximum rate, 33
per cent. will be reached.
As these taxes are to be levied In
addition to those already collected,
this will mean = per cent normal tax
and 10 per cent super tax, under the
old law, and . per cent normal and 80
per cent super tax under the new law,
making the total of 30 per cent to be
collected from all whose incomes reach
the total of 100000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
JOFfRE WANTS
AMERICAN ARMY
SAYS France Pins Hope on
u. S. Troops.
PLEASED BY WARM WELCOME
Hero Of the Marine Declares Germany
Fears America Will Send an Expe-
dltion-Pays High Tribute to
This Nations Vaior.

Washington. May 1.-"France which
has long recognized the valor Of the
American soldier cherishes the con
fdent hope that the flag Of the United
States will soon be unfurled on our
firing line"
Marshal Joffre, the hero of the
Marine, made this statement on Sunday
to a group of newspaper men in an In
terview granted at the temporary home
of the French mission here.
Marshal Joffre's address was sent 20
the state department to be passed upon
by the censors.
The text as given out there follows
"The very cordial welcome given me
by the city Of Washington and the
expressions Of sympathy which reached
me from states and cities throughout
the United States have moved me deep
", since they are homage paid to
the whole French army, which ! rep
resent here.
"The heroism and resolution Of the
soldiers Of France indeed deserve all
the affection the United States has
shown them. After having, In n SUI
preme effort, defeated and thrown back
II barbarous enemy, the French army
has untiringly laborcd to increase and
perfect its efficiency. And now in the
third year of the war ii is attacking
the enemy with greater vigor and ma
terial force than ever before.
"Side by side with It and animated
by no less heroic spirits stands the
British army, whose formation and de-
velopment will ever remain the adj
miration Of the world.
"The Germans have realized its won
derful growth Every encounter has
made them feel the increasing menace
of It's strength. The contempt they
pretended to feel for II In the early
days Of the war has gradually become
dread more opoaly avowed each day.
Led by its illustrious president, the
United States has entered into this
war BY the side Of France in the de-
Tense Of the ideals Of mankind the
place Of America IS marked.
France, which has long recognized
the valor Of the American soldier,
cberishes the confident hope that the
flag Of the United States viii soon he
unfurled on our fighting line. This is
what Germany breads.
France and America win see with
pride and Joy the day when their sons
are once more fighting shoulder to
shoulder In the defense Of liberty.
"The victories which they will GER
talnly win will hasten the end of the
war, and win tighten the links Of af-
fection and esteem which have ever
united France and the United States"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
BERNSTORFF'S COUSIN HELD
Baron Muench Arrested in San Fran
cisco When He Tries to Enter
the United States.

San Francisco, May Barron AL
hard Won den Busscha Muench, de-
clared by federal authorities to be n
German spy who has visited several
countries in carrying out the machi-
nations of the kaiser, is in the govern
ment net here. He is cousin of Count
Won Bernstorff, former ambassador to
the United States.
In the guise of the son of Swiss
shipbuilder, using the name of Kurt
Drummer, the German arrived in Cali
fornia port from the Orient Friday. He
was taken to Angel island immigration
station in accordance with immlgra-
ton rules. United States Marshal
James 3. Holohan went to Angel island
and arrested him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
RECRUITING RECORDS BROKEN
Navy and Marine Corps, Says
War Department.

Washington, May 2.--All recruiting
records of the United States army
navy and marine corps were broken
during April when 6S,524 men enlisted
the war and navy departments an
nounced. OF this total 40,25S Joined
the army, 81 $50 the navy and 1907 the
marine corps.
The army, with its total strength of
little more than 100000 men, is 90
600 over the ordinary peace footing,
but In expectation Of the passage of a
Hill now pending authorizing a regular
army of 100000 the recruiting is being
continued. The total strength of the
navy now is S7,076.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
GEN. BELL TAKES NEW POST
Succeeds Gen. Leonard Wood as Com
mander Of the Department of
the East

New York, May with the roar
ing of the major generals salute of 10
guns, Gen. J. Franklin Bell, successor
to Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood, took up
his duties as commander of the depart
ment of the East, with headquarters
at Governors island. The general ar
rived from Washington at one o'clock,
and two hours afterwards was at his
headquarters. Outside of the salute
there were no further ceremonies ex-
cept for the issuance of the customary
order to the effect that General Bell
had taken command of the depart
ment
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
SAYS BUCHANAN GOT $1,000
German Plotter Paid Chicago Exon
gresham for Anti-War Speeches,
Jury Told.

New York, May Frank Buchanan
Chicago, received $1,000 of German
money" for anti-war speeches to la
Dor organizations. counsel for the gov
eminent declared in court in the triaI
of Franz Rlntelen and seven others
including Buchanan.
Rintelen, a German naval captain
brought 100000 from Germany and
bribed many labor leaders said Pros
ecutor John Lloyd O'Brlen, to foment
strikes and prevent shipment of NUM-
tons to the allies.
His purpose, Prosecutor O'Brien
said, was to use the 100000 first to
have congress pass an embargo on mu,
nitions and second, to corrupt labor
leaders to produce strikes.
Rintelen first engaged David La
mar, OBren charged. Lamar, he said
got in touch with "the four chief con.
spirators," who, he said, were Blu
chanan, Henry b. Martin, II. Robert
formerly representative. and Her
man Schultes.
They held meetings at Indianapolis
and elsewhere, the prosecutor contiB-
ued, and began making speeches to
labor bodies, ostensibly in favor of
peace, but really to help Germany.
Buchanan also visited Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, who refused to have
anything to do with the project warn
ing Buchanan against Fowler and the
others.
The conspirators formed labors ma
tional peace council, O'Brien said, as "a
sham behind which to carry on their
work Of preventing munition ship
ments." Martin, he said, held the
German money and paid the ex-
penses for the peace council"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
CHICAGO BAKERS ON STRIKE.
City Faces Big Shortage When Bread
Supply Is Cut or.

Chicago, May l.-Chlcago's bread
supply Is 100000 loaycs short. with
the largest baking plants in the city
tied up By the bakers strike the city
faces bread crisis which may be
continued indefAitely.
Meanwhile the government took a
hand in the matter when Hinton G.
CAbaugh wired Washington for In
structions ms 10 what action he 1hould
take ia regard to the strike. Mr.. Cla-
baugh acted because the strike hits the
bread supply Of the Great Lakes Naval
Training station, which has a contract
with the Schulze Baking company, one
Of the first closed by the strike, for
6,000 lOaves day.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
10 VACUUM SURVIVORS LAND
Boat Containing Lieutenant Thomas
and Gunners Missing and Be-
lieved Lost.

London, May Eighteen survivors
Of the American steamer Vacuum,
sunk by a German submarine, were
landed. They included three members
of the American naval gun crew.
Washington. May First official
advices of the destruction of the Amer
lean tanker Vacuum with loss of some
Of the American gun crew was re-
ceived.
Names of three members of the
naval guard who have been landed in
England were announced by the navy
department. They are: Frank NJ.
Lasher, seaman, second class, father
Frank NJ. Lasher, ST., Elgin, Ill. John
Nichols, gunners' mate, third class,
father John Nichols, Garfield, N. j.,
and George Thomas Wilson, apprentice
seaman, father Frank Wilson, Missouri
Valley, Ia.
Ten other members of the guard,
including Lieut. c. Thomas, command
ing are missing and probably were lost
with Captain Harris and number of
men of the Yacuum's crew. The MISS
ing naval men are:
Lieut.. G.. C. Thomas; Alexander
Donald, seaman, Carona, l.. L.;
Charles ]. j. Fischer, coxswain, ia
Their Roman Fischer, Philadelphia !;
Frank II. Loree. Philadelphia Charles
f. Luckan, Baltimore; Oswald IL.
Lucke. Jacksonville, Fla; Henry j.
Musshorn, Jr.. Mount Olive, Ill. {;
George w. Parker, Norfolk, Va. !;
James e. Williams Indianapolis, Ind. !;
John Williams, cousin Mary Parker,
BOLTON station, Cook county, Illinois.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
FRENCH TAKE 400 GERMANS,
Heavy Bombarding Along the Heights
North of the Aisne-organixe
Captured Ground.

Paris, May 2.-More than 400 Ger
along the Aisne river and in Cham
payne, the French war Office an
nounced There was heavy lombard.
ing along the heights of Chemin-des.
Danes, north of the Aisne. Near that
point and also Immediately south Of
the Disc river German attacks were
repulsed.
In Champagne the French are or
ganizing the ground captured from the
Germans north of Moronvilllers. Be
tween Troyon and Hurtebise farm
there was fighting between patrols.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
HONOR WIDOW OF DEWEY
Secretary Daniels and Navy Chiefs OBJ.
serve Manila Bay Ami.
versary.

Washington, May 2.-Secretary Dan
Iels and high naval officers yesterday
made their annual May day observ-
ances of the anniversary of the battle
of Manila bay. Since the victor I'm
that fight, Admiral Dewey, no longer
lives 30 receive the congratulations Of
his associates, they were paid TO his
widow. The anniversary was marked
also by the placing Of flowers at the
tomb in Arlington national cemetery,
where the qdmiral's body lies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
BACKS PLAN To
SEND TROOPS
TO THE FRONT
Cabinet in Favor of Move, But
Staff Objects.
ALLIES HAVE 100000 MEN
Military Men Declare Britain and
Japan Have Huge Number Of
Trained Men That Have Never
Been Used Wilson With
holds Decision.

Washington, May 1.-THE movement
to have an American army sent to-
fight in France at the earliest possible
moment took one more step toward ac4
complishment. 1t also developed that
the civilian officials of the government
are almost In body in favor of the
plan, while military advisors of the
war department stand solidly against
sending any soldiers to France until
they have been thoroughly trained
here.
Cabinet Favors Plan.
Following the regular cabinet meet
ing 1t was learned the entire cabinet
was In favor of sending men to France
at once. The request of the French
commissioners here that increments of
American troops be sent to the west
front quickly was discussed In gen
eral way at the cabinet meeting and
later was gone thoroughly into by
President Wilson and Secretary of
War Baker.
Staff Opposed to Move.
Following the cabinet meeting, which
lasted 20 minutes, Secretary Baker re-
manned closeted alone with the presi-
dent in the cabinet room for two hours.
Later he denied the army general staff
had been ordered to arrange to move
troops to France at an early date.
The first serious opposition to the
plan developed among members of the
army general staff. 1t was learned that
practically the entire staff are opposed
to sending raw" troops to foreign bat
tlefields. Staff officers declined to say
whether they would make adverse re-
port upon the suggestion to Secretary
Baker
Allies Have 100000 Men.
The objections of the general staff.
it was stated, are based principally
upon the fact that the entire allies
have at present more than 100000
thoroughly trained soldiers who have.
been called to the front. 1t is esti-
mated that there are 100000 eXpertly
trained men in England and 2,250000
in Japan, who could be transported to
the fighting front in France.
"There would be no military advan-
tage in sending imperfectly trained
American soldiers to the fighting
front" one staff officer said.
Would Be Military Mistake.
Indeed, it would be a military mis-
take for this to be done. Such men
would necessarily have to be Differed,
and this would mean that many Off
GERS would have TO leave the country,
thus being of no assistance in training
the vast army we are going to raise
on such short notice"
That the sentimental and moral eff
feet of sending Americans to fight at
once would greatly overbalance any
military disadvantages was contended
by civilian officials.
That decision by President Wilson
would be reached before Thursday
when the French commissioners leave
Washington for short tour of part
of the United States was believed here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
GET HALF A BILLION A MONTH.
Loan TO Allies to Be Spent in the
United States.

Washington, April 2S.-PrelimInary
reports to the treasury department
upon which Secretary McAdoo will
base his recommendations to the presl-
dent as TO the size Of the first bond As
sue under the Sf,00O,O00000 war
finance law, Indicate that the United
States will be called upon to finance
the allies to the extent of at least
100000, 900 and possibly $500, 100000 "A
month The tentative program also
calls for the expenditure Of virtually
every dollar of the borrowed money In
this country for foodstuffs, munitions,
coal, clothing, railway equipment and
other supplies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
NAMED FUEL CONTROLLER
r. S. Peabody Selected for New Post,
Says Dispatch From
Washington.
Washington, May Prank s. Pea
body of Chicago was selected as fuel
controller for the United States.

London-The Spanish governments
note to Germany regarding Germany's
submarine campaign contains a para.
graph stating that If Germany con-
tinues in its determination to sink all
vessels in order to defend its life.
Spain must take like step to defend
her life.
Washington Simon O'Donnell, pres
ident Of the Chicago Building Trades
council which has 10000 members.
Left al the white house a letter pledg-
Ing its support to universal military
training and increasing Industrial eff
fcicncy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
BADGER STARS WAR FARMERS
Red Kelly and Arlie Mueks Take over
Tract in South Dakota--Want
Aid U. S.

Madison, WIS.,, May William
(ReD Kelley of Mitchell, S. D., end
of last years football team mt Wiscon-
sin university, and Arley Mucks of
Oshkosh, famous athlete, left to take
over 200-ncre farm In South Dakota
for the production of foodstufrs. Both
are students In the agricultural depart
ment at the university. They are not
entering upon this venture TO make
money, but want to be of service to
their country in time of war.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
NO HOPE FOR 100 MINERS.
Workers Entombed in Shaft at Trini-
dad, Colo, After Gas Explosion.

Trinidad, Colo, April 30.-There is
no escape for the 100 or more men
caught behind the fire in the Hastings
mine of the Victor-Amerlcan Fuel com
pany, near Ludlow, and It is feared
that all have persisted. Five bodies
were recovered
Rescue crews reported ON Friday
night they cannot reach the entombed
men because OF the wreckage. the ex-
plosion having torn ceilings and walls
of the main slope.
Superintendent Cameron said he had
little hope of saving any Of the men
who were in the mine when the explo-
sion occurred.
The exact number Of men caught In
the mine still is undetermined. The
company has compiled list of SO
names Of men known to be In the mine,
but 1t is asserted that the list Is not
complete.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
PELGIAN COAL MINERS OUT
May Day Strike Reported From Mons,
the Heart Of the Coal
Fields.

Amsterdam, May 2.-The first May
day strike in that section of Belgium
held by the Germans Is reported from
Mons, the heart of the Belgian coal
fields. The Echo Beige announced
that the miners Mt Mons struck as a
protest against the food shortage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Park May Be City Market.

Green Bay Whitney park. occupy
Ing a city block in the downtown dis
triet of Green Bay may shortly be
transformed from a place Of beauty
and children's playground to practi.
cal solution Of the marketing problem
for producers and consumers Of food
stuffs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
ALL SHIPS IN COMMISSION.
American War Vessels on Fair Foot.
ing Says Navy Department.

Washington. April 2S.-Eyery fight
ing ship of the United States navy,
active and reserve, Is now in commits
sion and on n fair war footing. the
navy department announced officially.
Secretary Daniels has plans for speed
ing up the construction Of destroyers,
and meanwhile the work on larger
ships, which cannot be finished for
several years, will be allowed to
slaCken.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
at. r." APPEALS TO THE WEST.
Colonel Tells Chicago Crowd to Put
Stars and Stripes at Front.

oNp'o di'N "a ipNo a. lpllls
Chicago. May NO message The
odore Roosevelt ever brought to Chi
cagO stirred a more enthusiastic audi
ence than that which with wild yells
for "Teddy, Teddy, Teddy" cholled the
stockyards pavilion and the streets for
blocks around. put the flag ON the
firing line" and repay the debt TO
France" were the gist of his patriotic
sermon, which stirred the souls of the
great concourse to frenzy. Colonel
Roosevelt pleaded that he and his clos
est by blood be given the chance To be
sent under the flag to Europe. The
colonel appealed to the people Of the
middle West TO take the lead in max
ing the presidents war message good
by deeds. at rests with u.s." he said,
ito make that message one Of the great
state documents Of history"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
start Drive on Riga Front.

Petrograd, April 30.--Active artillery
hghting along the Riga front, partlcu-
larly IN that sector where Russia
started her December offensive, was
reported ia the official statement on
Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Yankee Eoes In German

Amsterdam, May Berlin newspa-
pers publish police notice stating
that citizens Of the United States, Cuba
and Panama hereafter viii be subject
ed 10 the ordinances governing enemy
aliens
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Blind Ball Fan Dead

Decatur, H., Mny John ]. Moore,
Decatur's blind baseball fan, known all
over the country, died here. Moore
though sIshtess. was able TO tell the
progress Of the playing by the yells
Of the fans.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
British Exceed Bread / ImIt

London, April 30 Replying to a
question In the house Of commons
Capt Charles Bathurst said that. the
estimate showed that the consumption
Of bread last week was six pounds per
head. lnstead Of four pounds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
GERMAN SHIPS
GIVEN TO ALLIES
u. S. viii Send One to France and
Another to Italy.
FRENCH CHEERED IN SENATE
Viviani and Joffre Given Tremendous
ovation by Subma-
rines Sink Ships Faster Than
Allies Can Make Them.

Washington, May 2.-The French
war mission. headed by Marshal Joffre
and NJ. Vtviani, appeared on the Unit
ed States senate floor and were given
a tremendous ovation by the senators
and galleries.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
shackleton 10 Enlist

New York, May Sir Ernest
Shackleton, the antarctic explorer, Is
going back to England to enlist In The
army In France. He 50 announced on
his arrival here from the West to take
q ship.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Quake Kills Many In Italy.

London, April 30.-A violent earth
quake In Tuscany and Umbria is re
ported in Rome dispatch TO the Elk
change Telegraph compuny to have oc-
CURED Thursday morning Many per-
sons are reported Killed at Monterchi.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
U-Boat Toll Is Heavy.

London, May 2.-German subma-
rines are taking heavy toll of neutral
shipping. According to the Daily Mail
% Norwegian ships were sent down by
U-boats last week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
First Boat Reaches Green BAY.

Green Bay The steamer England,
with coal cargo, is the first boat to
reach this port from lower lake port
this season. Her cargo consists OF
500 tons Of soft coal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Want Ornamental Liahts.

Neenah--A subscription list is be-
ing circulated among residents of this
city and Menasha to secure funds for
an ornamental lighting system on
Nicolet avenue, the dividing line be-
tween the two cities.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
To Conserve Daylight.

Rhinelander The clocks Of this
city were turned ahead one hour on
April 90 The plan was adopted az Il
means Of swing garden workers more
daylight
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Royal Arcanum Gives Support.

Beloit The Grand Council of Royal
Arcanum in its annual session here
telegraphed President Wilson its sup
port in war crisis J. G. Edgar of Ra.
cine was elected grand regent and O.
y. Wheeler, Beloit, Grand prelate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Tornado in Kentucky

Lexington, Ky, May "A tornado
swept through western Kentucky, dam
aging residences and small buildings
In several towns ana running crops.
the loss was n $1,0000oo.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
students Take Drill.

De Pere High school boys are be.
ing given military training by Assist
ant Principal G G. Adams, a former
army man The students petitioned
for the coarge