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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
'SLASHES USED TO
MAKE JAPANESE
PAY UP HIS SHARE
Theory Is Offered That Fellow
Members Of Lottery HUI Carved
Nipponese Severely

Savoring OF the hlood.curdling days
of the Ipquisition are the circumstances
surrounding the infection of injuries on
a Japanese named Goto, on Saturday
night, and which necessitated the tax.
ing of about thirty stitches.
Goto, who is an iptelligent-appear
ing young Japanese, was picked up by
fellow countryman in lane in Pa.
lama, covered with blood and appar.
emily dead. He was rushed TO the
emergency hospital, where his wounds,
though extensive, were found to be
more or less superficial in nature. The
cuts, which we're evidently made with
a knife, look to have been inflicted sys.
tematically, with the idea of torture.
The injured man refused to give his
name and nothing could be drawn from
him with regard 10 the circumstance
surrounding the attack upon him. b
1t was said at the emergency hospital
Yesterday that Goto is a member Of a
big Japanese lottery syndicate, called
tanRmoshi, dad that, IL was believed,
for some reason or other, he had failed
to "nntrihrte his financial quota.
II Is alleged that, in order to per-
suaue he uennqnent member to loosen
up, other members OF the hui set upon
nan and carved him with knives, the
slashes being kept scattered as much as
possible and none being inflicted with
deadly intent IA VA
Whether Goto ~ last weakened un-
der the influences Of fear or pain, or
whether he remained stubbornly stead
fast until his tormentors, surprised at
their inhuman work, took refuge in
fight, is a matter which the police are
trying to unravel.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
TNOBATTlESWOR
/. by FRENCH ALONG
FRONT AT VERDUN
Huns Unsuccessfully Attack In
Efforts To Recover Positions
Lost Saturday
ENEMY'S EFFORTS FAIL ILL.,.
ALONG MILES OF FRONT
British Guns Roar In Flanders
and Successful Raids Made
on Teuton Trenches =

an A
Nr" iohh, Septemper ~ ~
soclated Press --t was once more the
west front TINT was the tbeater Of war
i'm which the oreateat military activity
-. ..ss 80. a.
apbs@ yss'eiusS i"ei' W. 80
tlnet ana bloody battles were preelpi-
tated by the counter attacks of the
Huns In efforts 10 recoup their loeses.
ho,L 80 i; - x,.,, s.o,or ond
-" $50 4" s"e ,e,u"" $3.50 s"e
those p'Voo soaked heids Were pyeu 4 Z
deeper red. The Huns were held back
everywhere and sustained heavy losses.
7 on ths,, front an pr;t;sb ATTACKED
~. I, :.
Ing te tsu tts successfully u" s eNeiai
points and in one raid that penetrated
well into the German, lines number OF
prisoners we're taken.
Pave Way for Drive r.. - .ge .54t
In Flanders the big guns Of the Bri-
fish continued TO roar and crash, in a
terrlhe bombardment but as yet the in
tantry have not been unleashed TO play
their part N the drive against shat
tered 9erman positions that II is
becoming more and more evidenced Is
imminent. "
Adviees from the italian Austrian
front were meager, They merely stat.
ea that the battle for the possession Of
Moht San Gaprlele continued unabated
IN rury despite the fact that heavy rains
nave MADE small mountain streams in
70 torrents, caused rivers to overflow
sneir banks ana made plains Veritaole
9uagmlres, The battle is reported to
1e suh unneelslNe IN results % L..
'hSn Ase'SSks hepuised
Stiong nun FORCES yesterday attack
III. oncn Posrions along Two
MY ROM on ihe rlgnt Dank or the
- ons counter tne enemy gam
~ ~, ,oo'hoiu ln' one section nut from
.nls my MeIe iater ouStea IN dasn-
Is ~ .Ln counter Vi tne rehen'
80 e 80. my VII ul!sth oacN III
st,a.,t ps 'uV en'ire TWO mile
rCsn ~, -. .
Ctamno Wa. ' was no,'n "i
tan,n,s o.;. a.. un'" SI az!
tionst ISs%4Ss '"e n." rench Posl.
t;mo &C., t;na TTusn ~ .loieh.Iy
t;on. wh;oh H. 49, %e'e 'ne Posi,
toLnr trnm .hn H. e o'0Ts nsu
snht;,r 30 Sa.'.nIn o !" tne olUouy
tbosaI s..l sr.:ny' tepeinne
~" 80 .;.,'I,Snu.1i 81 u manly
FORE tho doadIx a." 49, h;a I'm, anu pe,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
PRICE OF WHEAT TO
REMAIN AS FIXED
Isolated Farming Interests Pro-
test At Figure Without Avail

WASHINGTON, September 10-(As-
ISOLATED Press)-The price of wheat
which was fixed by the committee Sc
lected for that purpose aud approved
by the President will be maintained, it
was announced yesterday.
Generally little dissatisfaction has
been expressed at the price fixed for
wheat but there have been a few iso-
lated eases where farmers have protest
ed bitterly that the figure was far too
low As compared with the former
market and unjust to the wheat rails
ers. So insistent were these few pro
testing ones that it was thought ex-
pedient to make a statement that the
price was fixed for this years crop and
would stay at the figure finally named
by the committee. ..... ~
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11

AMERICA BLAMED FOR
RUSSA'S UpHEAVAL

NEW YORK, September lO-(As.
sociated Press) Returned delegates
from the recent convention in Chi
eago of the Alliance of Labor and
Democracy assert that recent M.
heavals in Russia were fomented by
and the responsibility for then,
rests upon a traitor who was hired
in the United States with German
funds and went TO Russia for the
purpose Of hampering the new Rus,
sian government in its conduct Of
the war p. ="
This story, they say, was heard
while they were at the convention
and appeared to be sufficiently well
authenticated to deserve credence.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
FOOD SHORTAGE IN
RUSSIA IS CRITICAL
Crises Reported From Moscow
and Petrograd; Disorder Feared

r. STOCKHOLM, September l0-(AssoE
eiated Press)-Criscs in the shortage Of
food supplies have arisen in both Pc.
trograd and Moscow, it is announced
in dispatches received last evening. So
critical is the. situation that serious
disturbances are again feared by the
provisional government which is labor
ing to relieve the sufferings of which
the people complain. ,'~..#y. a.,
Shortage of the food supply has been
blamed for much of the disturbance
that has hampered the efforts of the
provisional government TO establish firm
law and order and the pro. German agi.
tators have in every instance taken full
advantage of the opportunities offered.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
NEW PUBLICATION WAGES
WAR AGAINST PAC|FISTS

ROME, August u - ASSOCIATED
Press)-A new afternoon newspaper,
III Fronte Inferno, or Behind the Front,
has just been established here with the
ay9wed purpose of making war on
every detractor of the war, on pacifsts,
official socialists, German sympathizers,
towards, slackers and all others who
by speech or act interfere with the
prosecution of the war to a successful
conclusion. The newspaper is edited
and printed by men who have already
fought and been seriously wounded,
and by those who have been unable to
serve as soldiers because of physical
defects.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
WORLD is ASTOlJNDED BY
USE OF SWEDEN TO HELP
TEUTONS DESTROY SHIPS.
Little Else Is Discussed In Diplomatic Circles and An
nOuncement Of State Department Is Regarded As
Showing Most Remarkable international Situation

w ASINGTON September 10 Associated )Exposue
w of the of Swedish diplomats officials and offices by Ger
many arranging for the sinking of vessels flying the neutral flag
Argentine the chief topic of discussion here yesterday
capitals of world generally.
generally regarded the highly sensational and import
the modern history diplomacy and
international relations.
has denied from Buenos Ayres that he has
caused be kilograms the German legation home
London and Paris highly complimentary praised Amer
can diplomacy for what il has unearthed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
BOMB FACTORY OF I.
PRO-GERMANS FOUND
Explosion Results In Discovery Of
Plant; German Caught

HoBoKEN, New Jersey, September
To- Associated Press Existence of q
bomb making plant which was probably
connected with extensive pro.German
plots was discovered yesterday follow.
ing an explosion in the plant, A Ger,
man was caught fleeing from the wreck.
"a premises and was arrested.
While the building in which the plant
vas located was badly wrecked the
surrounding premises were little in.
iured by the explosion and, so far as
is known, no one was burt.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
ENOUGH GRAIN RAISED, 4,
FOR GERMANS THIS YEAR

, AMSTERDAM, September l0-(As,
soeiated Press despite the earlier re-
ports of drought and damaged crops in
Germany 1t Is asserted that the eoun,
try will be able 10 weather the year
without any great difficulty. Herr Won
Bellew. head Of the German food regn.
lation board, is quoted as asserting that
supplies Of breadstuffs and other grain
were assured for the entire year.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
10 CURE i con in ONE DAT

take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINlNR
(i'abletsl Druggists refund money Il
4 fails 10 cure. The signature Of
CIV. GROVE Is on each box Man
,lactured by the PARTS MEDICINE
CO.. st. Lo"is, U. S. A.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
French SOCIALISTS
OFFER CONDITIONS

PARIS, September 40 Associated
ss)-conditional support of the gov.
ternment which may heal the breaches
IN the cabinet which have threatened
its disruption, is promised by the So,
eialists Of parliament. They passed
resolutions yesterday promising their
support on condition that they be given
representation in the ministry.
The resolutions also condemn secret
diplomacy.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
STATE DEPARTMENT RETIcENT

State department officials yesterday maintained carefully
studied silence recence They depored however any attempt
that has been made be made color the incident fore
casting threatened break between the United
States and Sweden In the they consider matter
that settled Germany Argentine and Sweden and
which needs no interference from other nations.
Diplomats interviewed yesterday inclined to believe that
Gemanys action less discounted There is pac
cay nothing else for that country do but offer full amends
Argentine and sincere apologies for the German
that referred the Argentine minister Of foreign affairs
fNntnrin Az !
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
RHRUMATIsM.

~ Have. you ever tried Chamberlain y
Pain Balm for rhcunatismf II not,
you are wasting time, as the longer this
disease runs on the harder 1t is TO cure.
Get q bottle today, apply it with a Wig,
orous massage TO the afflicted parts
and you will be surprised and delighted
al the relief obtained. For sale BY all
dealers. Benson, Smith 4 Co., Ltd,
agents for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ment.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
WOMEN ARE ENTITLED ].
TO BALLOT AS RIGHT

OYSTER BAY, New York, Septem-
her 10 Associated Press)- Former
President Roosevelt addressed a gather.
lng OF more thnp 800 women suffragists
nv Sagamor" Saturday afternoon. He
satd that be was heartily in favor OF
the movement to give the ballot to wIo
men and they should demand IL as a
right and not merely ask it as favor.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
GERMANY NEEDS COAL

BERLIN, September l0--(Assoeiated
Press New lines Of Tetrenchment in
coal and fuel are suggested. The situ,
alton grows constantly more difficult 10
handle aud the suggestions are prob.
ably to have trial
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
RlB0T WILL FORM NEW ......
H.. CABINET IN FRANCE

PARIS, September TO- Associated
Press -Alexandre Ribot viii reform
the French cabinet. He was Yesterday
asked 70 undertake the task OF bring.
ing about renewal Of government sol
idarity and accepted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
LoWEN MAKES DEMAND

AT Bueno Ayres Baron Lowen, the Swedish minister denied
explicitly that he forwarded kilograms telegram
The German legation 81 have such kilograms the
German legation he said The great and
dsagreeable surprise. .""
"The United States is exctabe but that the
department great
here and probably in every other part OF the world"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-09-11
MESSAGES IN GERMAN CODE

Akerhem, Swedish charge daaes in New York told
representative Of The Associated Press that all the kilograms
forwarded by the Swedish minister Buenos Ayes the
German code and pointed that therefore impossible for
him to know their contents"
In London made by the United States de-
of created Of the sensations and
gaded the greatest revelation and showing the remark
able situation that has the outbreak
the present great
American diplomacy is being highly compmented for
sku work showed in securing the OF them
Paris takes view similar to that taken in London.
Evening journal., 1917-11-24
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER "a, 1917.
GEORGE L. TOWNSEND.

n ELAWAREANS have been shocked profoundly by the
~ death of George L. Townsend. OF odessa, formerly
Collector Of the Port of Wilmington, and United States
Marshal for this district member Of the Legislature and
sne OF the best-known ogrcutursts business and
Republicans n the rural section of state IN addf
Non it should be said he and his estlmabe wife who
daughter Of Bishop Scott of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. had the honor OF giving to Delaware five
our Of whom have attained prominence State banking
circles and Of whom is a prominent member Of the
New Castle County bar. To the womanhood Of State
hey also contributed four daughters who by Of
heir personal charm and mental attributes are respected
md admired by all who know them
George L. Townsend a possessed OF great
domestic affection answering integrity strong convc-
lion intense devotion 10 principle sound Judgment keen
iscernment and marked ability. AS q son. husband a
sther, friend neghbor and public servant he made
enviabe record during the many years he actv,
the social, religious commercial political and ollcia
lGairs- OF state.
In politics he was an intense partisan indeats
ible and effective supporter Of the principles IN
which he believed was not his nature to be neutral
to compromise with his conscientious conception Of
the fitness Of things political While his oppo-
1ents feared him, they unfalns In their respect
recognizing in him.a worthy foeman.
His official work In the Federal and State service was
marked by conscientious and able discharge OF the
iuties entrusted to him.
In agricultural and business life he honored and
trusted and demeaned himself at oil times as 20 merit
hat honor and trust.
He will be missed not only in his home town. but also
throughout county and State. His widow and chill
dren have IN this hour Of bereavement the sympathy Of
all Delawsreans and especially that Of large circle Of
intimate friends
Evening journal., 1917-11-24
THE CuImcH 1EHIND THE ARyl-

N uTTING the inspiration of militant religion into the
morale Of the American forces at the front is the
object Of campaign being launched by the American
churches which win put Testament into the hands Of
every American soldier and sailor The American Bible
Society which has assumed the responsibility Of raising
fund of 100000 to the cost getting out special
soldiers cditonfree from the usual trappnge OF gilt
and morocco, khaki bound easy to handle and to read
o book for the fighting
Those who are accustomed TO think OF Christianity
milk and water affair wil be Interested in reports from
the front The =. NJ c. A. which win be one Of tho
principal distributing agencies fer the Tesamens reports
that the Bible Is the most popular book in the trenches
and that the demand far outdsances the present supply
The trials and temptations Of make demand the
spiritual stamina of men, and everywhere there is
turning toward old values and old virtues ,
Is perhaps the emphasis sacrifice. the trivial
value Of life as compared with great principles which
makes the Christian religion comforting and sustaining
10 the man tho trenches e that loveth his life shall
lose it, says the Book And he that hateth his life in
this world shall keep TO life eternal Confidence IN
immortality, belief in force stronger than ourselves
which makes FOR righteousness" purity, and
loyaty-hese the things which make armies formd-
able, preserve morale win wars.
recent number of the Literary Digest reports Admiral
Sir John Jeco have sent these words to the British
navy BE strong and Of good courage; be not afraid
neither be thou dlsmayed for the Lord thy God will
keep thee whthersoever thou goest Honor all Love
the brotherhood Fear God, Honor the kingr
eommander-n-chief Pershing clearly recognizes the
significance Of religion force for the preservation OF
morale among the troops "Hardshps will be your lot
he writes to an-American soldier But trust in God will
give you comfort Temptations viii befa but faith
in Saviour win give you strength"
Men facing danger and death feel no nppancy about
religion Instead there everywhere cropping toward
light demand for further understanding of fes para
doxes sacrifices II the church that demand
it viii perform service for the fighting forces Of Uncle
sam not 10 that which satisfies physical needs.
This campaign which Is TO be concentrated into the
period between December ist and ith should have the
support Of every pstriotc Christian American Nowhere
should receive earnest support than in this Cod
loving and Godfearing little state Of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1917-11-24
rRAPsHors no TRAM AvIAToRs.

TT HAT the Aviation Section Of the United States signal
Corns has for many months been possessed Of
complete Of the best trapshots both amateur and
professional IN the United States and Furthermore that
proposes TO OF them instructors is worthy Of
more than passing notice here in Delaware where trap
shooting is such important and favorite pastine for
men and women
Thus We have ii brought home to US in realistic
manner thepracca value Of OF greatest sports
trapshooins-which Is to be factor in tho winning OF
the present war Certainly sreeter testimonial In
favor Of the arn TO shoot idea could be than
that It has come TO the front in a time Of crisis like tho
present
While many sources have been urging upon other
branches The army the wisdom OF making Of tho
thousands of expert shots outside OF the service the
Aviation Section been getting together all the material
available for It's needs and formulating plans for making
the best Of 10.
II expert trapshots value 20 the aviation training
schools there be valid why expert rifle
shots should not be OF vane the army rifle ranges
In determining TO the rapshos Of the United States
TO teach wing shooting the Judgment OF distances and the
leading Of Shots tho AVIATION Section has acted wisely
In responding to the tentative call for such instructors
The members the ocias OF the Interstate Associa
ton just they might have been expected to
act--readlly and with enthusiasm.
It Is pleasing TO note that the question Ct earning
money through trapshoong which constitutes profess
sonalsm in the scattergun game, has been satisac
torly disposed Of When the question Of mobizing the
trapshooters up the professionals, almost to man.
answered Immediately There no reason why any Of
them should not take employment with the army paid
instructors With the amateurs for short time, things
different While most Of the best amateur shots
willing to do their bits" the question whether
taking such employment for such purpose would not
constitute professionalism.
II hard tobeeve that would be barred from the
sport Of trapshoong charge OF professionalism II he
answered call and took employment involving patriotic
he ana Association
officials who settle all questions Of professionalism would
not have regarded such proposed employment mga-
ing against trapshooer's status as an amateur.
Fortunately however the Interstate Association olcias
have seen ne TO solve the question by holding that such
employment viii not constitute professionalism.
It hoped that the plans for nsructins aviaors
shooting at objects through the Of shotgun
win develop that prime necessity Of any lighting force
corps avators who be trusted TO bring down tho
enemy planes.
Evening journal., 1917-11-24
American Bible
week PLANNED FOR
PERSHING'S ARMY
American Bible Week. for the purpos

American Bible Week, for the purpose
Of equipping our soldiers and sailors
and the American army in France win
khaki Testaments, is announced by the
American Bible Society, in cooperation
with the Federal Council Of Churches
for the week beginning Sunday, Decem-
Der 2 The goal Of this campaign IS
100000, which has been undertaken in
response TO repeated demands from
Army and Navy chaplains, the \. NJ G.
A.. and other agencies working for the
spiritual welfare Of the boys at the
front.
The campaign has the united backing
Of practically every denomination The
Bishops of the Northern Methodists, the
Southern Methodists, the College OF
Bishops OF the Episcopal Church, the
Congresstional.sts the National Service
Commission OF the Presbyterian Church,
the Reformed Church and others, have
already pledged their support to what
may be described as a movement to
put the church behind the American
Army in France
The little service Testaments issued
by the Society, small enough to ut con-
veniently into the soldiers comfort kit
printed lcgibly on good paper, free from
the usual trappings OF gilt and moroc-
co, and bound instead in the khaki Of
the service uniform. is a book for The
lighting man, and will, according to tho
Bible Society. carry into the trenches
the message Of a religion militant fol
righteousness, the religion of purity
strength and sacrifice.
Military leaders are reported to con
firm the Society's belief that this mes
sage, translated into life, will do mucl
toward building up and sustaining army
morale, and toward promoting tha
spirit necessary to victory. In this con
nection the Society quotes a letter re
Gently sent to an American soldier by
Gen. Pershing:
! "Hardships will be your lot Tempta
tions Will befall you. But the teaching:
Of our Saviour will give you strength.
Theodore Roosevelt has given thl
campaign hearty endorsement. saying
Il very earnestly hope that the goo
: people Of the United States will fur
nlsh you with the means to do thi
work. Every soldier and sailor Of th
United States should have Testament
The American Bible Society is the or
ganization through which the work cal
be done in the best shape"
! Ministers and laymen throughout tn
Evening journal., 1917-11-24

INTEREST in the history and traditions Of the Demarvia
Peninsula would be much keener than it is at present
II there illustrated lectures like the de-
vered by Ensign Swepson Earle Of the United States
Navy before the Maryland Society Of Delaware in the Rose
Room Of the Hotel dupont Thursday evening.
He took the Of the society their guests
6oo-mle journey through The Eastern Shore Of Mary
land travelling the Of 800 miles Every
nile OF the Journey full Of enlightenment and
oyment No one could hear the lecture and the pic
lures Without receiving liberal education relative to
e bays sounds. rivers towns villages landmarks and
'esouices Of That portion of our Peninsula
"ssn Earie Is young man, but through his lecture
suu s pictures he has made splendid contribution to
local history Of which much older man o,sbt wei, Gee,
PROUD II Is PITY that we have not here in Delaware
someone sueeny interested in the states history TO do
work similar to that which has been done ON tho r,
Shore by Ensign Earle. Such pictorial and oral nor
traya Of Delawares natural and. artificial fe,te =,
suding its landmarks, would be good thing for ,h -
iic at large and particularly good for the school cb5
II should begin at Claymont and extend state,,,so q,
Delmar In fact it is an enterprise which wen might b
taken up by the State Board Of Education and eneor
iged by all lovers OF local history.