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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
WAR ON SUBMARINES Is
TOLD BY BRITISH ADMIRAL
Does Not Believe That German Div.
ers Will Attempt to Raid
u. S. Coast.

Washington, April 2S.-Rear Admi-
raj Sir Dudley Il. s. De Chair, the vet
eran naval officer of Great Britain's
war commission to the United States,
gave a group of Washington newspa-
per correspondents first-hand story
Of some Of his experiences during the
two years he commanded patrol fleet
chasing German submarines. Without
minimizing the gravity OF the subma-
rine menace, he confidently predicted
that II would be overcome.
Commenting on suggestions that
Germany might undertake subma-
rine campaign on the Atlantic coast,
the admiral said this would not be
profitable from tAe German point of
view without extensive supply bases
on this side of the Atlantic.
The admiral spoke of the memorable
lessons the allies had learned in the
war, and said he and his colleagues
had come TO place them at the dis
posal Of the American government.
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 to
| levy a new tax upon incomes so that
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 all
along the line from incomes of $4,000
year upward.
BY means of the income tax alone,
the committee estimates revenue of
more than $700,000,000 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 10
be raised by the revenue bill will be
$1,S00,000,000 a year. This is 100000
900 more year than the subcommittee
| Planned TO produce.
When the committee resembled in
the afternoon q motion was mace 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 it into the discard.
Representatives Martin of Louisiana
ana 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 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 VIII be
practically as follows:
| $4,000 to 100000, 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
$50 700, where the maximum rate, 80
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 IL per cent super tax, under the
old law, and per cent normal and 81
per cent super tax under the new law,
making the total of 80 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
SAYS BUCHANAN GOT $4,000
German plotter Paid Chicago Ex-Con-
gresham for Anti-War Speeches,
Jury Told.

New York, May Frank Buchanan,
Chicago received $4,000 of German
money" for anti-war speeches to Ia
Dor organizations, counsel for the gov
eminent declared In court in the trial
of Franz Rintelen and seven others,
including Buchanan.
Rintelen, German naval captain,
brought 100000 from Germany and
brlbed many labor leaders, said Pros
ecutor John Lloyd 0'Brien, to foment
strikes and prevent shipment of muni-
lions to the allies.
His purpose, Prosecutor O'Brien
said, was to use the 100000 first TO
have congress pass an embargo on ml-
nitlons, and second, to corrupt labor
leaders to produce strikes.
Rintelen first engaged David La
mar, O'Brien charged. Lamar, he said,
got in touch with "the four chief con
spirators," who, he said were Blu
chanan Henry Il. Martin, II. Robert,
formerly representative, and Her
man Schulteis.
They held meetings at indianapolis
and elsewhere, the prosecutor contln-
ued, and began making speeches to
labor bodies ostenslbly 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 consplrators formed labor's ma
tlonal 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
JOFFRE WANTS
AMERICAN ARMY
Says France Pins Hope on
U. S. Troops.
PLEASED BY WARM WELCOME
Hero of the Marine Declares Germany
Fears America viii Send an Expe-
dition-Pays High Tribute to
This Nations Valor.

Washington. May 1.--"France which
hss long recognized the valor of the
American soldier, cherishes the con-
fident 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 group of newspaper men in an in
terview granted at the temporary home
of the French mission here.
Marshal Joffre's address was sent to
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
ly, since they are a 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 su.
preme effort, defeated and thrown back
n barbarous enemy, the French army
has untringly labored TO increase and
perfect its efficiency. And now in the
third year of the war IT is attacking
the enemy with greater vigor and ma
terial force than ever before,
"Slde by side with 1t and animated
by no less heroic spirits stands the
British army, whose formation and de
velopment will ever remain the ad-
miration Of the world.
"The Germans have realized its Won
derful growth. Every encounter has
made them feel the increasing menace
of its strength The contempt they
pretended to feel for It in the early
days Of the war has gradually become
dread more oponly avowed each day.
Led by It's 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,
cberlshes the confident hope that the
flag Of the United States will soon be
unfurled on our fighting line. This is
what Germany breads.
France and America VIII 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-
fectlon 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
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 a
German spy who has visited several
countries in carrying out the machl-
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 a Swiss
shlpbuilder, using the name of Kurt
Drummer, the German arrived in Cali.
fornis port from the Orient Friday. He
was taken TO Angel island immigration
station in accordance with immlgra-
ton rules. United States Marshal
James B. Holohan went to Angel island
and arrested him.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
RECRUITING RECORDS BROKEN
6s,524 Men Enlisted in the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps, Says
War Department.

Washington, May 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, 21659 the navy and 1907 the
marine corps.
The army, with its total strength Of
little more than 100000 men, Is 90
900 over the ordinary peace footing,
but in expectation of the passage OF a
bill now pending authorizing 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
CHICAGO BAKERS ON STRIKE.
City Faces Big Shortage When Bread
Supply is Cut OF.

Chicago, May 1.--Chlcago's bread
supply is 100000 loaves short. With
the largest baking plants In the city
tied up by the bakers strike, the city
faces bread crisis which may be
continued indefinitely.
Meanwhile the government took n
hand In the matter when Hinton O..
CAbaugh wired Washington for IN
structions MS TO what action he should
take IN regard TO the strike. Mr.. Cla-
baugh acted because the strike hits the
bread supply Of the Great Lakes Naval
Training station which has u contract
with the Schulze Baking company, one
Of the first closed by the strike, for
6,000 loayes Il 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-
ceiyed.
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, Sr., Elgin, Ill.,. John
father John Nichols, Garfield, n. j.,
and George Thomas Wilson, apprentice
seaman, father Frank Wilson, Missouri
Valley, la.
Ten other members of the guard,
including Lieut.. G. Thomas, command
ing, are missing and probably were lost
with Captain Harris and a number of
men of the Vacuum's crew. The miss
ing naval men are:
Lieut.. c. C. Thomas; Alexander
Donald, seaman, Carona, l.. l.;
Charles ]. J. Fischer coxswain, ia
ther Roman Fischer, Philadelphia
Frank III. Loree, Philadelphia Charles
+. Luckan, Baltimore; Oswald IL.
Lucke, Jacksonville, Fla; Henry J.
Musshorn, Jr.. Mount Olive, III.
George w. Parker, Norfolk, Va.
James f. 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 Bombardng Along the Heights
North of the Aisne-oreanize
Captured Ground.

Paris, May 2.--More than 400 Ger
mans were captured In the fighting
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 Moronvilliers. Be
tween Troyon and Hurtebise farm
there was fighting between patrols.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
BADGER STARS WAR FARMERS
Red Kelly and Arlie Mucks Take Over
Tract in South Dakota--Want
Aid u. S.

Madison, Wis, May William
tRed) Kelley of Mitchell, S. D., end
of last years football team at Wiscon-
sin university, and Arley Mucks of
Oshkosh, famous athlete, left TO take
over n 200-ncre farm In South Dakota
for the production Of foodstuffs. Both
are students In the agricultural depart
ment Mt 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
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 2.-The movement
to have an American army sent to-
fight In France ut the earliest possible
moment took one more step toward ac-
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 it 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 a 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 2,250,000
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 a decision by President Wilson
would be reached before Thursday
when the French commissioners leave
Washington for a short tour of part
of the United States was believed here.
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. ]. Franklin Bell, successor
to Maj. 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
NAMED FUEL CONTROLLER
r. S. Peabody Selected for New Post
Says Dispatch From
Washington.
Washington, May Frank S. Pea
body of Chicago was selected as fuel
controller for the United States.

London The Spanish governments
note to Germany regarding Germanys
submarine campaign contains a para.
graph stating that ii 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'DonneI, pres.
ident Of the Chicago Building Trades
council which has 10000 members
left III the white house 4 letter pledg.
ing its support to universal military
training md increasing industrial ef
aciency
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 D Secretary Dan.
lels and high naval officers yesterday
made their annual May day observ-
ances of the anniversary of the bnttle
OF Manila bay. Since the victor In
hat fight, Admiral Dewey no longer
lives TO receive the congratulations Of
his associates, they were paid to his
widow The anniversary was marked
also by the placing Of flowers N the
tomb IN Arlington national cemetery,
where the ndmIrn's body lies.
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.-Every fight
ing ship of the United States navy,
active and reserve, is now In commits
sion and on II 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 10
slacken.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
PELGlAN COAL MINERS OUT
May Day Strike Reported From Mons,
the Heart of the Coal
Fields.

Amsterdam, May 1.-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 at 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 IL me downtown dis.
trict Of Green Bay may shortly be
transformed from place Of beauty
and children's playground to Il practi-
oai solution Of the marketing problem
for producers and consumers II food.
ftuifs
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
NO HOPE FOR 12o MINERS.
Workers Entombed in Shaft at Trim
dad Colo. After Gas Explosion.

Trinidad, Colo, April 3O--There Is
no escape for the 100 or more men
caught behind the fire In the Hastings
mine of the Vlctor-Amerlcan Fuel com
pany, near Ludlow, and 1t Is feared
that all have persisted. Five bodies
were recovered.
Rescue crews reported on Friday
night they cannot reach the entoubed
men because OF the wreckage, the ex-
ploslon 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,
bur II is asserted that the list is not
complete.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Start Drive on Rlua Front.

petrograd April 30.-Actlye artillery
Fighting along the Riga front particu-
sarly IN that sector where Russia
started her December offensive, was
reported In the official statement on
Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
"T. r." APPEALS TO THE WEST.
Colonel Tells Chicago Crowd to Put
Stars and Stripes at Front.

otdfS anu otfIpeS at = font.
Chicago, May mo message The
odore Roosevelt ever brought TO Chi
cage stirred n more enthusiastic audi
encc than that which with wild yels
for TEDDY, Teddy, Teddy" choked the
stockyards pavilion and the streets for
blocks around. put the flag on the
firing line" and "repny the debt to
France" were the glst of his patriotic
sermon, which stirred the souls of the
great concourse to n 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
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 recommendation to the presl-
dent as TO the size of the first bond is
sue under the $f,o00,00O,000 war
finance law, indicate that the United
States will be called upon to finance
the allies to the extent Of ut least
$400,0O0,000 and possibly $500, oo0, 600 Il
month. The tentative program also
calls for the expenditure of virtually
every dollar Of the borrowed money In
this country for foodstulfs, munitions,
coal, clothlng, railway equipment and
other supplies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Want Ornamental Lights.

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
Blind Ball Fan Dead.

Decatur H. May John J. Moore,
Decaturs blind baseball fam, known al
over the country, died here. Moore,
though sghtless, was nble to tell the
progress Of the playing by the yells
Of the fans,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
U.Boat Toll la Heavv

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

Lexington, KY, May "A tornado
swept through western Kentucky, dam
aging residences and small buildings
I'm several towns and running crops
the loss was Il Sl,000,0oQ.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Quake Kllls Many In Italy.

London, April 3O.--A Violent enrth-
quake In Tuscany and Umbria Is re-
ported In q Rome dispatch 70 the Tx
change Telegraph company To have oc-
Cured Thursday morning. Many per-
sons are reported killed NJ Monterchi.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Yankee Foes In Germany.

Amsterdam May 1.-Berlin newspa.
pers publish n police notice stating
that citizens Of the United Suites, Cubu
and Panama hereafter Will be subject.
ed 10 the ordinances governing enemy
aliens.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
British Exceed Bread Limit.

London. April 30. Replying 70 u
question iii The house Of commons
Capt. Charles Bathurst said Tint the
estimate showed TINT the consumption
Of bread Iast week WINS slx pounds per
head u tead of four pounds.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
ROYAL Arcanum Gives Support.

Belolt 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.
d. Wheeler. DeIoit. Grand prelate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
ShackIeton 10 Enlist.

New York, May Sir Ernest
Shnckeion, 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
d ship.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-05-03
Students Take Drill.

DO pere High school boys ase be
inR given military training hy Assist.
ant Principal 81 II Adams, former
army man. The students peli1oned
for Tire course