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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
PACKING HOUSES CHARGED
WITH DESTROYING FOOD
ISenator Stone Makes Startling
Revelation During ESpiOn-
age Debate

WASHINGTON, May 3.--Charging
that cold storage concerns i'm the United
States actually are destroying food in
their plants and on the farms in order
TO keep up prices, Senator Stone, Mis-
souri,, today suggested that the govern
ment commander these plants during
the war. or place them under supervi-
sion.
Senator stones revelation came dur,
ing a wide range discussion of the en-
barge provision of the administrations
espionage bill.
II am reliably informed-so reliably
that | believe it is actually true" he
said, that cold storage managers not
only take food out of their own plants
and destroy it in order 10 keep up prices,
but so out into the country and buy
food in field and gardenS-and then al
low it to rot in the ground.
should it not be made a crime for
these and other buyers to destroy
healthful foods of any kind before they
had been properly inspected and con-
demned?"
Senator stone declared that the cold
storage business of the country as it
is now run is great public evil"
DRASTIC ACTION HINTED.
Taken along with Senator Borah S
strong denunciation OF the packing in
terests, it is now obvious that the SEN
ate is in the mood to take the mosi
drastic action in the history of the
country to curb speculation in the price
of foodstuffs.
That bills will be introduced EN-
towering the government to commander
packing and cold storage plants during
the war appeared assured today.
Senator Stone recommended enact
ment of a law levying an excise or prof
it's tax on all wholesale and retail deal
ers in foodstuffs which he believed
would diminish attempts at. extortion
on the part of the dealers"
We've been hearing much about food
shortage and hunger in this country
and much more about it in other coun-
tries" Senator Stone continued. In
crease in prices here are artificial. Isn't
there some way to prevent it?'
Obviously the food situation is para
mount in the minds of the senate now.
1t ran internationally through the en-
tire debate today.
Senator Lodge, Massachusetts, is
among those who believe there is no
danger of starvation in this country
although there is some shortage of food
the natural development of the war"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va, May g.
Mrs. vawter took the stand at also
O'Clock. She was Btrikingly handsome
in the costume of blue In which she APP
peared first in court yesterday. She an
swered preliminary questions of her
husbands counsel in a low, clear voice.
ANSBURG. Va, May 8
Physicians testifying for the defense to-
day at the trial of Charles e Vawter on
the charge of numbering Stockton Heth.
Jr., declared their belief that the letters
he wrote to Heth revealing his knowi-
edge of the Iatter's relations with his
wife indicated Vawter was insane.
The introduction of expert testimony
furnished the first intimation that an
insanity plea would constitute a part of
the defenses case.
During the recess opposing attorneys
conferred. AS a result the rumor spread
that when the afternoon session opened
the commonwealth would agree to in
structions to the jury to bring in YER
dict of mot guilty.. because of insanity.
If this verdict is returned, Judge
Moffett must Immediately commit Vaw-
ter to an asylum for the criminal in
sane
INSANITY EVIDENCE EXPLAINED
Counsel for the defense claim that the
introduction of witnesses to prove Vaw-
ters insanity at the time of the undated
letter does not mean that they will rely
upon an insanity plea, but that it was
merely to establish his insanity at that
time, entirely destroying any value that
the letter may have as evidence.
Vawter's letters introduced yesterday
by the state. il is believed, determined
the defense to bring his sanity
into question. The strange theo-
rS of life advanced in the I'M
dated letter written about the middle
of last May, it's rambling character and
the exaggerated ego of the letter of
October Is, together with other points
developing might we'll support theory
of insanity, in the opinion of close OBJ
servers of developments.
There was not a woman present in the
throng which packed the courtroom this
morning.
STUDENT TESTIFIES.
Court opened with Bernard Williams.
the student lodger at the Vawter home,
on the stand for few additional ques-
tions as to occurrences the night of the
tragedy.
At this stage counsel for Vawter held
lengthy conference, and at the re-
sumption of proceedings DIR. A. NJ.
Showalter, local physician. was intro
duced. w. H. Colhoun. of Vawter's
counsel, propounded a long hypothett-
cal question involving incidents of Vaw-
ters life and asked what was his OpN1-
ion of the sanity or insanity of such a
person.
DR.. Showalter testified that the let
ter to Heth. supposed to have been
written about the middle of last May.
taken in connection with previous events
outlined, was, in his opinion, written
by crazy man. The second letter of
October Is was, in his opinion. evidence
of a more normal mind His testimony
(Conttnued on Page 9, Column -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
Rev. Mr.. Morgan Faces
Trial by Presbytery

MACON, Ga, May 5.-Rev. Percival
Campbell Morgan, former pastor of
Tattnall Square Presbyterian church,
and son of the famous evangelist, was
placed on trial Thursday before the
Macon presbytery to answer charges
of dishonestry, falsehood and conduct
unbecoming a minister.
Sixteen ministers and elders compose
the jury. with Moderator L. W. Curtis
presiding. 1t is charged that Rev. Mr..
Morgan borrowed money and made debts
which he was unable to pay, and that
on December Is, 1915, he filed bank
ruptcy petition, giving his liabilities at
s4460 After filing bankruptcy pro-
ceeding he was removed from the
church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK
WITH Loss OF 279 LIVES
American Tanker, Chartered
to British Government,
Also Is Tofpedoed

LONDON. May 3.-The transport Ar
cadian was sunk in the Mediterranean
April 5. with a loss of 279 lives, &C
cording to an admiralty statement to-
day.
The Arcadian. $3.50 tons gross, was
owned by the Royal Mail Steam Packet
company, of Liverpool She was 500
feet long and was built at Barrow in
1899. She was withdrawn from the pas
senger service early in the war and
taken over by the British admiralty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
INSANITY PLEA
NEW HOPE OF
PROF. VAWTER
Beautiful Wife of V, M, |,
Professor on Trial for Killing
Stockton Heth, Jrp Takes
Stand Today

CHRIsTIANsBURG, Va, May g.
Mrs. vawter took the stand at 1850
O'Clock. She was Btrikingly handsome
in the costume of blue In w1lich she ap-
peared first in court yesterday. She an
swered preliminary questions of her
husband's counsel in a low, clear voice.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
Big Tanker Sun Sunk
In the Mediterranean

PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-The big
tanker Sun was torpedoed and sunk in
the Mediterranean sea, according TO ad-
vices received here today by the Sun
Oil company, owners, from it's London
agency.
The crew is reported as saved.
The tanker Sun, though an American
vessel, was chartered to the British gov
eminent last summer, along with num-
Der of other vessels owned by the COM
pany for the purpose of facilitating send
ing oil to the allies. According to the
local offices 1t was supposed to be plying
between England and the Gallipoli penin-
sula. 1t was commanded by Captain
Carey and crew of 40 men, all believ-
ed to be British.
"W evil redouble our efforts to give
the allies all the facilities for import
ing petroleum. The loss of our ship will
spur us to redoubled efforts" was the
statement from the Sun company when
informed of the loss.
The Sun was built at New Castle, Del,
in 1909 and was 412 feet long and So
fet beam. 1t had a gross tonnage of
$500 and oil carrying capacity of $500
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04

BERLIN (Via London, May 3.-"The
central powers are all united and must
continue to 1ght--but they are always
ready for an honorable peace. which is
only possible through conference de-
clared Talaat Pasha, Turkish yizier. in
an interview printed today by the
Vienna Neue Freie Presse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
Makes Plans
To Receive ErenChmen

CHICAGO, MAY S.-The entertain
ment Of Vice Premier Viviani, Marshal
Joffre and other members of the French
mission, who are to arrive here tomor-
row from Washington, will include, be-
sides a number Of luncheons snd din
ners, two meetings. one public and one
semi-publio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
British Attack Launched
In Dark Hour of Morning

LONDON, Nav SIN their new at
tack Of today the British made progress
in the direction Of Fresnoy and Cherisy.
and also toward BuIlecourt, Reuters
correspondent at the British headquar-
tiers report
The British attacked in the darkest
hour preceding dawn this morning.
striking az the German positions east
Of ArTas- The infantry assault was
delayed until half an hour after the
half moon had gone down. The night
was clear and scar-iit. and the almost
csaseIess flashing OF guns gave defi-
mite shape 10 the shadowy outlines OF
the salient points
The correspondent says the attack
was directed to the taking Of certain
points OF considerable Importance and
TO improving the British line. The Brit
ish desired TO gain complete mastery
OF dominating positions whence their
artillery would he able more effective
" 70 devastate the fresh troops which
the Germans continue TO throw in
There was the usual preliminary tor
nado OF fire from weapons Of all CALI
hers and then the equally familiar
creeping barrsge, working with aoso-
lutte puuctuaIiry as the order TO the
men to go forward was snapped forth
simultaneously down miles of trenches.
Thousands OF crouching figures form
ed into regular waves for the advance.
Then came the inevitable deadly rattle
Of machine gun and rifle fire and the
crashing OF bursting bombs as the In
fantry reached the parapet of the first
enemy trench
As TO the results obtained. the cor
respondent adds. reports thus far are
vague. hut the British made progress
in several directions-tOward Fresnoy
and Cherisy and also toward BullecoUrt.
which Is a point on the Hindenburg
line
The Germans counter attacked heav-
lily near Gavreile and Loos- These on
sIauRhts were dealt with satisfactorily
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
More, u. S. N. Training
Quarters Are Needed
For Rush of Recruits

WASHINGTON, May 3-Declaring
navy enlistments are coming in so fast
that additional training quarters are
imperative, Secretary Daniels today per-
sonally asked an additional approprIa-
ton from congress of $7,000.000 for
naval training stations to be added to
the new army and navy bill.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-04
American Sailing Vessel
Sink Off Irish Coast

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The Ameri-
can sailing vessel Margaret was de-
stroyed off the Irish coast on April 81
by a submarine, being set on fire. No
mention of loss of life is made There
are several sailing vessels of that
name.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-08-10
Navy older Than Government.

The United States navy has the dis
tinction of being somewhat older than
the government itself, for nine months
before the actual Declaration of indie
pendence congress authorized the con-
struction of two national" cruisers
and appointed a committee to purchase
vessels to form the nucleus of a fleet.
Within three months of its appoint
ment this committee got together IA
armed vessels and appointed person
mel of officers, among whom was the
famous old sea dog, Paul Jones. Dur
ing the war of the revolution the in
FAINT navy captured as many as 800
prizes, but suffered so heavily that by
the time peace was declared it had al
most ceased to exist. A new start on
more ambitious scale was made in
1874.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-08-10

EDITORIAL NOTE. - William Lee
Queux, who here chronicles for his
friend, Count Ernst Won Heltzendorh,
the Iatter's revelations of the inner
life OF the imperial German court, has
long been recognized throughout Eu-
rope as the pOssessOr of ats innermOst
secrets.
The English "Who's who" says of
him. "He has intimate knowledge of
the secret service OF Continental cOun-
tries and is considered by the govern
ment (of Great Brittany an authority OF
such matters" Another authority sayss
Stew people have been more closely as
ISOLATED with or know more OF the
astounding inner machinery of Ger
many than he"
LeQueux probably has more sources
Of secret reformation at his command
than any contemporary in civil life, and
for the last six years the British Gov
eminent has made valuable use OF his
Vast store of secret information through
q specially organized department with
which LeQueux works as voluntary
assistant.
Count Won HeItzendOrff became an in
Innate of LeQueux several years prior
10 the outbreak of the war; he has been
living in retirement I'm France since
August, 1914, and 1T was there that Lee
aueux received from the crown princes
hte personal adjutant permission to
make public these revelations OF the
inner life of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the demOcracies of the world might
tonne to know the real, but heretofore
hidden. personalities OF the two dOmt-
,ant members of the autOcracy they are
tow arrayed against.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-08-10
LETTER FROM THE CROWN PRINCES PERSONAL ADJuTANT
TO WILLIAM LEQUEUx, PosSESsoR OF THE
SECRETS EUROPE.


Official
haver to
of
n
may putin
o
m
L
greetings
friend,
sgned) HELTZENDORFF.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-08-10
British Girl Balks
The kaiser's Plans

OW completely we have put
to sleep these very dear
cousins of ours, the Brit
ish I" His imperial highness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
NEEDLESSLY ALARMED

The most rabid anii-American Pa
per Of Germany Processes 10 be much
alarmed over the result Of the United
States joining with the Allies IN the
effort 10 eliminate Germany as Il trade
competitor after the war. 1t affects
10 see the possibility Of Great Britain
establishing an imperial customs union
against Germany whereby uniform
iy directed economic hcgemony will
bL created so great as TO draw into
its orbit a number OF smaller states
where the resources will be used TO
the common end. and declares: ;
This will be increased 4 thousand
fold ii America throws In her weight,
deciding TO join hands with the old
country for defeat OF common
enemy"
This is palpable misreprrsenta-
ton Of the aims Of this country in on
terinG the war, and seems 20 b" an
obvious effort on tho part Of the Ger
man editor 10 nnilamc the minds OF
the German people against the United
States. There IS no alliance 80 IN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04

Charleston week for
The Intelgncer Is IN
books serving well III"
know that the Board has in view any
bad Tim" oSupercod
Too often those charged
be swaye by anmmaeTla difference
apab deficiencies
in the text changes
situation that suggest to
and at the present time II would
make additional outlay
the OF
the living
,he poor farmer subjected add
;ionald drafts earnings.
should weigh these considerations
but that Of mpea
ngencer that general
made books
this sentiment without we'll defined ush
cation held by justly
should
being enlisted the o!
econo and conservation of resources
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
A DIFFERENT SOCIALISM

The Socialism OF Germany that is
working for the abolition Of the deS-
putic military rule in that country is
not 10 b. coufounded with the radical
Socialism in Russia and in this coun-
try of the l. ". W. order. There is
N this country new organization
which goes under the name Of
friends OF tho German Republic" Its
'nradquarrcrs are in New York. and the
organizing secretary of the movement
lis British citizen Of German birth.
koettgen by name. who believes the
time is rip" fov giving that republic
actual birth with democratic gov
eminent. He Is said 10 have ascot
ated himself here with a group OF So
ciallsts with a view 10 working upon
and through Socialists in Germany for
the promotion Of that object.
What is called The Social Democ-
racy in Germany is much more demo-
cratic than socialism in the ordinary
acceptation Of the term. Before the
war it was against the existing auto
lc;atic government and nominally for
republican institutions, but was kept
down and made fairly submissive 10
the miiitaristic power whIrb had made
itself irresistible. Most Of its meRl-
brrS were. deluded into the idea that
the war was forced upon Germany
BY enemies and they were bound 10
fight, in its defense.
II is possible that after the sutreN
ing Of these lerribi. years Of war, and
forced association with those against
whom they were compelled Ia fight
they are awakening from their delu-
sion and coming 10 realiZt what it is
that they have been put through with
so much suffering and sacrifice for the
whole people. That is what koettgcn
seems 20 believe, and the Socialist
leader Ledebour in the German Reichs-
tag has been yenturing boldly Of late
to give expression TO the same con-
viction. Not so many months ago he
would have been imprisoned for his
; boldness. but the chief effect Of his
recent defamation was the somewhat
precipitous suspension Of the Reichs-
tag proceedings.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
FACING CONSEQUENCES

In spite OF the opposition OF the
President and practically the entire
press OF the contry Congress insisted
in retaining the literary test for the
admission Of immigrants in the immi.
grafton bill. II was the fear OF organ
Ted labor that guided most Of the
membership of Congress IN the action
taken. Some Of the evils OF the test
pointed out arc now making them
selves felt. The passage OF the act
was purely demaGosical and now We
are faced with the consequences 1t
is tn" imperative duty Of Congress
now 10 repeal il. or at least TO suspend
its operation during The prescn, cmcr-
snncy There is great need now Of
farm labor in this country. The reads
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
BaCCa|aureate Sermon
To Fairmont Graduates

SPECIAL Dispatch TO the Inellisencer.
FAlRMONT, W. Va, June 3.-The
forIy-sxth annual commencement OF
the FairmoDt State Normal school was
we'll launched today when DR.. John
w. Hamilton, chancellor OF the Amerl-
can university Of Washington, D. c.,
preached the baccalaureate sermon TO
the class OF almost zoo graduates and
their friends. DR.. Hamilton preached
a wonderful sermon that will long be
remembered by the hundreds who
heard the address.
On Saturday evening the commence
menL week program was begun with
the annual recital of the department
or expression, in charge Of Miss Bea-
trice Fitzwater. 4 very pleasing en-
iterlainment was given.
, Tonight the annual recital OF the
department Of music, Of which Miss
Amy Rogers Rice is the head, will
lake place. The final will be the COM
imenccment day program on Thursday.
There will be special programs each
afternoon and evening this week un.
Til the final program is given.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
MORE EQUITABLE TAXATION

The Senate in its reconstruction Of
House of Representatives has pro
cteded we'll alcny the lines OF distrib-
uting thc lax burden in such man
ner as 10 reach the profits Of business
vithout ccipnlnc The business itself
ciple o. taking the honey so bungied
its measure as 20 threaten 10 kill the
bee. which. OF course. would have
eliminated the producers Of profit and.
in time, left nothing 10 TAN. This idea
which points out that there can be
no reasonable objection 70 the taxa
ton OF profits. bur taxation should NOT
be made 10 hobble man or industry.
No decent man wants 20 shirk his full
obligations in this war, whether i; be
through his personal service in the
army or navy or by the silver bUl
lets" OF his industry. All decent men
wan TO do their bit an more. There
is glory in sacrifice Nothing is
worth having that is not worth max
ing sacrifice for. either in blood Or in
treasure. The American man made
a glorious sacrifice 10 make the black
man free. lie will make a greater sac
rifice. If necessary. 20 make all men
free, 70 mako the world safe for de-
mocracy."
It Is in this spirit that the newspa-
per publishers are trying 10 prevail on
the Senate committee 20 withdraw the
increase in postage rates and put the
tar on rho profits Of tho business. It
IS said the committee is inclined 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
THE DUTY OF TOMORROW

While the opposition 20 the SelrctlFc
daft that has developed in III" coun'
try is nor ~ b" mlnimized. il is more
than likely thar its extent has beer:
exaggerated. and thar there will be no
serious attempts made tomorrow 70
evadc registration. Any person cont
iny within ia" provisions ot'tac SeIcc'
tive service ac;. citizens br;wcen the
axes OF u and - inclusive. will he
i,i-adviSe ed n refusing 70 register. In
another column " this issue of The
lntellgencer United States District
Attorney Walker in an interview
makes clear the governments inten-
items OF enfu:ri-r: the law 20 the ies.
ter. ami gives some good advice Ia
any who contemplate noncompEanc"
with that law.
The lntrlll."urer does not antici'
pate any open demonstration in this
city against ihH operations OF The ac.
There ma.. possibly. be Il few bump
tious individuals who Will sci up their
opinions againS' The wisdom of the
government. but ;hcy are warned THAI
they will no; only b. engaged il a
fulfil. business but Il morlifyiuS fall
ure Those who may happen 10 BE-
beyond the GGr iiluitS Of 'he draft. oUi
who are not in sympathy with the en-
torccment OF h" law. would bettet
d: attend 20 their own knitting to-mor
rev. il they would keep oU' OF 'cou
bic. Ii %:ly OF these undertakes to dis
courage nr hindr: anyone from regis
terins they will b" arrested and pros
ecutet BIZ the government authorities
The penalties ior such interference
are drastic enough 10 make any rra
sonabIe person hesitate in testing ths
sincerity Of the government au'hort
ties.
Let lis IN Wheeling. and throughout
the Stat". dedicate tomorrow TO ths
solemn obligations tho registration
law imposes, not IN a perfunctory
manner. but in spirit Uf patriotism
and devotion 10 country. TO the Ma
.tion in h"; hour OF need Tor the man!
festaiioaS III Ihc loyalty Of her sons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-04
South Stde Brtafa,

Chas Minor Of the Y. 81. G. A.. a.
Washington. u. ~ is spending his sum-
MGR vacation with his parents on North
Wabash street.
ChA$ Whitman and Richard kroggel
Msr" returned from Washington. Pa.
Mrs. Cha$. Tape of Thirty-ninth and
Woods streets. is very I'll.
Mrs. II. Happ. who WAS operated on
at the North Wheeling hospital, Is I'm
proving nicely.
Miss Marie Marx. who has been the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. Minnie Dahn
~ Merritt street. VIII leave Tuesday for
her hom" IL New York
James Cummins or ;hc Wheeling No.
Fire department. Is spending 4 weeks
vacation III Il Bc!laire fishing camp.
Frank Ayers has returned from a
visit with friends and relatives at Gin
clnnatI.
samuel WclCh Of Eoif street. Is much
improved after 4 slight illness.