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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
War Painted Vessel of
10000 Tons Sighted by
Nantucket Lightship
Shipping Warned
To Stay in Harbors
MAY Be Merely British Pa
troll Cruiser from
Halifax

Newport. p. J., Aprl The FIRST
alarm OF the Gcrman-Amcrican war was
sounded or the New England coas, to-
day
just before o'clock in the morning
the Nantucket Shoals Lightsnip flashed
to the naval radio station here tina, a
German commerce raider had passed
the iehtship. bound west Instantly
the plans Of the navy for meeting just
such a situation became operative and.
while they were not disclosed. there
was assurance that IL tho warship held
her course she would be given warm
reception.
Meantime shipping in the v.c.n-
ity was warned TO make port or hold
its anchorage. The weather was thick
Of the coast and it was not expected
that the stranger would be sighted
again until she was at close quarters
with one Of the vessels Of the coast
patrol feet.
II was at 7:40 o'clock that tho war
painted craft doomed out OF tho fog
some fifty miles south OF Nantucket
Island and about eiChty-fve miles east
OF Newport She was directly 10 me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
I Germans Killed
When TheyBIowUp
Own Ship at Guam
lnterned Raider Cormofan Sunk
TO Prevent Surrender TO
United States

Washington. April g. 1tc informed
German cuuboat Cormoran 81 Guam
was blown up bs her crow al s c'clocs
last night, Washington zine. TO pre-
vent surrender 10 the American forces
which went 20 take possession Of her
Two German warrant officers and 1--WE
enlisted men Of 'he crew were killed
n the explosion.
Twenty officers. twelve warrant OIL
GERS and 32l enlisted men were taken
prisoners
Intcrnmcnt OF the Cormoran al
Guam has been the cause or continual
conflict and disagrceab.e incidents be
tween the American naval oficcre n
charge Of the slaud and the German
crew. On several occasions former
German AmbGss adOr Bcrn5torH APP
u.aIcd 20 the State Department on be-
half Of the Cormoran'a officers and
crew TO have the vcssc. transferred 10
San Francisco. Each time The Navy
Department refused.
The Cormorar was chased into Guam
by Japanese warShips soon after the
declaration Of war between Japan and
Germany. The ship had exhausted her
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Stone VIII Vote
For Sending y. S.
Troops to France
Ex-Pacihst Favors Vigorous
War: Urges Missourans
to Volunteer

Washington, April g.. No opposition
20 sending am army 10 France will come
rom Senator William j. Stone, OF Mis-
souri,. one o. the six Senators TO vote
against the declaration OF war and one
OF the "nilfu' men,
81 am not military expert said
Senator stone, "aud would be Of little
u.o sitting round a council table. ]
merely recognize that the sending OF q
small body OF troops would have a tree
meudous moral effect or course, / rec
ccnize that the absolute military value
Of a small detachmen. or troops would
ao practically nothing ! am merely
considering the effect or the Entente
Powers and on their troops
Senator Stone is one Of large group
Of those who voted against the dec'ara-
ton OF war boz both House,, but are now
i1 favor of going nto the war up 70 tho
hi't now.
Close the ranks. be game and make
good" was the injunction in a state
meut Stone issued tonight. addressed
10 tho people of Missouri
"Thc United states is q war he
aid MANY people in Missouri, as iu
other states. were opposed TO the gov
eminent taking this action. But 10 has
been taken, and we are az war. The
hour Cor discussion mas passed. The
hour for action is on. The people must
support the government Every other
consideration must be subordinatcd.
"1wo things arc absolutely essential
10 the waging Of war men and money.
] hope and expect that high spirit Of
real patriotism. such as has character
lied a great people, viii FIJI the hearts
OF all Americans.
What most desire and hope for is
that Nissour.ans will show their mettle
and sol an example OF true patriotism
% the country; and especially do J hope
that this will be done by those who
wished that some other solution Of the
quarrel with Gc-many might have been
found
"I appeal % Missouri men and women
to end al difference, close ranks, be
game and make good Let us make up
Missouri's quota by volunteers. not
consCripts.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
World Scientific
Research 10 Beat
Germany Urged
for Mobilization of Sa
wants Sent to Allied
Countries

Washington, April e. An appeal for
an international mobilization Of scien-
ufc research facilities 20 aid iu the de-
feat OF Germany has been addressed TO
the scientific societies of England,
France. Italy and Russia by Or. George
r. Hale. chairman OF thc National Re
search Council recently created 10 work
out with the Defence Council technical
features Of military and industrial
problems
Dr. Hale. who is foreign secretary Of
the National Academy Of Sciences, sent
this cablcgram 90 the Royal Society OF
ENGLAND. the Academic dos Sciences.
Paris: the Academic des Sciences,
ard the Academia del Lincei,
Rome.
The entrance or tho United States
into the war unites our men OF science
with yours iu a common cause. Inc
National Academy of Sciences. acting
through the National Research Council,
which has been designated by Presl-
dent Wilson and the Council OF Ma
tioral Defence 10 mobilize the re-
search facilities Of the country. would
gladly cooperate IN any scientific re-
searches SSH underlying the solution
Of military or industrial problems
Leading textile experts have offered
20 the Council Of National Defence
their services in modifying the coun-
try's textile resources for war. Alex
andcr IL. Meyer, Of New York, has put
forward a plan 20 make available for
the council vast amount OF informa-
ton concerning textile supplies. Let
ters have been sent TO six hundred de-
partment stores. asking Of their buyers
may serve as advisers IN purchasing
and inspecting government supplies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
800 Rifles Captured
In Homes Of Germans
Cleveland Police Find Resi-
dences of Naturalized Men
Are Arsenals

Cleveland. April r. Police tonight
i'm raids on three homes of naturalized
Germans conGscatcd 900 rifles OF dif-
fercut makes. large quantity Of am
mun.tion. swords. sabres and hayonets.
The owners were questioned by Fed
cral officials and released after they
had declared that they had been col
lrctirg thc arms as an amusement and
had no thought of using them.
I'M Roschill Avenue home is rifles
Nausers. Springfclds and krags
were found. with 200 rounds of ammu-
milton and many swords and sabres.
The guns had been oiled and were in
good working condition. They were
stacked in the attic OF the house
The police searched the home Of a
German IN Pasadena Avenue and found
sevcnty-dve rifles. 4 raid on a house
IN East Thirty-Erst Street produced
more than a hundred rifles and the am
munition 20 20 with them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08

IL vas made clear. however, that with
q state OF war existing absolute Jurls-
diction lies with the commander in
chief. the President. Under the Con-
stitution he must determine what pol
icy is dictated by the military situation.
The Secretary made il plain that the
Administration regards its immediate
task az that Of creating great milf
tary school for the training or officers
and men. who will in turn train those
10 be called later. Every man will have
an opportunity 20 show his worth in
this preliminary force. IL was stated,
but the Administration is resolved that
only those who shall demonstrate their
fitness shall retain their commissions.
A rigid process OF selection is 20 be APP
piled.
There was no discussion OF the
s3.O00.CO0.Q00 army budget. but at the
War Department preparations were
hurried 20 ft out the new armies. Or
ders have been placed for hand grenade
in 100000 lots, and every effort will
be made 20 see that American armle
lack for no valuable contrivance Of de-
fence or offence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Houston Appeals to Nation
For Bigger Crops to Feed Allies
Intensive Cultivation Greatest Aid That American Farmer
Can Render This Country and Entente, Secretary
Declares-No Risk of Loss by Overproduchon

cannot br put into good condition ear F
erough for seeding. oats or barley can
he substituted 90 good advantage 90 the
section. where these crops are known
90 do vol.
"Ruckvnc1t may be planted later
than ans similar crop. and tine acreage
could well be increased. RICE A. pres
ont prices provides more food value FOR
the money than most OF the other ce-
reals Prices of grain sorghums dur
ing the last season appear 10 warrant
increase Of acreage Of those grains ln
the regions where they can succeed.
Corn IS the leading food and feed
crop Of tho United States 100 geographic
range of production. acreage and guam
titv Of product The vital importance
Of a large acreage Of this crop properly
cared for. therefore. Is obvious.
"The usefulness OF cowpcas and SOY
beans as human food has been recog-
rizcd only recently n this country. ~
sting conditions warrant the planting
Of all the available seed. Of varieties
Known TO DO well in the several see
tions.
Quick Returns in Potatoes
Potatoes can De grown most adyan-
taCc0usIy near the centres OF popuia-
lion ir the northern states where
tranepo~tatou cost may bc reduced 20 2
minimum. This crop s., capa5." of qulc"
and large increase of production when
conditions arc favorable.
such vegetable crops as carrots
rutahapa tunips. onions and cabbage
are worthy Of much more attention
than they generally receive.
"Ir the southern half Of the country
rcrhaps no crop has larger possibilities
for nuick increase Of production Of food
for both mon and animals than the
sweet potato. The peanut in many sec
lions of the South also is capable OF
greatly enlarged production.
Through increased attention to poui-
Try on farms. it, is possible 10 add
quickly and materially TO the food sup
ply"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
German Admiralty
Denies U-Boat Halt
Answers Major Moraht's Hint
of Change in Policy

Copenhagen. April Major Moraht.
10 .he "Deutsch Tsgeszeitung.' express
es doubt as 20 the fxity OF the submarine
policy basing this doub; on reports
that foreign rumors apparently have
affected some o. the origina. advocates
Of ruthiessness. Count Won Reventlow
feels called upon 20 protest violently a.
the very thought OF such q possibility
and me Berlin correspondent OF the
Hamburg Fremdenblatt' sends an Ad-
miralty denial that any restrictions in
the use Of submarines Is contemplated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Italy Wants Share
Of American Loan
May Send Commission to Dis.
cuss Credit To Be Ex-
tended to Allies

Rome, April Italy is keenly inter-
estcd IN the financial and it is under
stood the United States purposes ex-
tending TO England and France. Thomas
Nelson Page American Ambassador.
has been requested 20 bring 20 the
notice Of the State Department the fact
that while Italy was making 40 per cent
OF her war purchases IN the United
States, 20 an amount expected 10 reach
$500. 900 this year. so FAR only
$4,000, 900 credit loan has been extend
ed 20 her, this fact resulting In the
ruinous depreciation Of her money. TO
me extent OF A. per cent.
II b. expected that Italy will send a
banking commission 20 the United
States 70 discuss the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Draft to Start
At ArnyCa
Says Baker
Judgment of President and
Military Heads, Congress
Is Told
100000 Young Men
Are Available Now
Small Arms Are Ready for
Force Of 100000, Sec
rotary Asserts

Washington, Apr.! Tile Admins
tration took before Congress to-day is
plea that the war army be organized
along the lines laid down by the Gen
cral Staff as meeting the demands OF
sound military principle
Al an executive Sos. sion OF che House
Military Committee Secretary Bakc-
made am earnest appeal for quick oas.
sage Of the War Department bill
Scvcra. members Of the committee
questioned the Secretary closely, bu.
the only outward show of opposition
was an announcement tonight by Rep
resentativc Anthony, Of Kansas, Re
publican committeeman. that he would
not support compulsory service.
Secretary Baker recommended just
one change in the bill as made public
yesterday. That was 10 provide for the
organization OF technical units, includ-
ing automobile and aerial engineers,
sgnalmcn. etc.
Suggested Addition 10 BIZ
This suggested addition TO me bill
reads:
"The President is'outnorized 10 raise
and maintain, by volunteer enlistment
or draft, as herein provided, special and
technical troops rs he may deem neces-
sary, and cmbody them into organiza-
sion, and 20 officer them as provided IN
the third paragraph Of Section and
Section 5 of this act
Secretary Baker told the committee
thore are enough small arms 20 equip
the first 100000 men; that within
fourteen or eighteen months most Of
the heavy ordnance necessary would be
available. and that within TWO years
there would be- sufficient equipment 10
pa. 100000 men on a complete Gght-
ing basis. lie said there were 100000
men in the country between the ages
OF nineteen and twenty-five, Of whom
he estimated 100000 were available
for service, after eliminating those in
factories or in arts or sciences where
they perform work necessary for prep
arat.on OF the country for the war. and
the men who have dependents or mill
tary defects.
Detailed consideration OF the meas
ure will be taken up Monday when Mr.
Baker. supported by Major General
Scott. chief Of staff; Judge Advocate
General Crowder and other high Off
GERS, will outline the plan for raising
the army Of a million in d year, to be
followed at an accelerated rate by the
training Of as many moro as may be
needed.
Must Have COGscription
The Secretary assured tho committee
to-day that 10 was the judgment Of the
entire military arm OF the government,
Of himself and Of President Wilson
that to accomplish th.s purpose con
scription must be applied from the
very outset
Members of the committee suggested
various methods OF providing an army
by voluntary service, and Mr.. Baker
pointed out that ample provision was
made I'M the Administration bill for abb
sorption of all volunteers of suitable
age and physical qualifications IN the
first elements of the army TO be raised,
the regulars and the National Guard
he Indicated that the face Of the Adj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
.nURCm or rnE NEW CIVILIZATION
Rr. JULIA SEAT0h
Berlin Paper Laughs
At American Gold
Says Money Alone Does MOI
Give Victory. Dear Wilson

Amsterdam. April The lux "'
humorous weekly Of The Berlin %
blatt," prints a cartoon showing fr''.
dent wilson sm.lingly waving '.s'
American fag. with the stars " 80.
shape Of gold dollars and the s-.s,
made up Of bank checks. UnaeIi' -.
is the legend: Money alone 'qoe nk "a :,
give victory dear Wilson. Lo0A >"
England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08

want the negroes 20 be drilled and
taught to he soldiers. As counter
proposal, they suggest that students
be first conscripted then young men
Of the cities. and then the towns and
villages. leaving the agricultural
communities untouched.
Congress 20
Expedite Its Work
Consumption is not the only hard
nut the Administration must crack,
bat il may turn out 20 be nearly the
hardest. The plan now is TO DO a
very quick job, consistent with dig
nifty and intelligent effort, and to
adjourn the special war session Of
Congress before May TO- Next week
will be devoted entirely as far as
the House is concerned. TO committee
work.
10 will adjourn from Monday 70
Thursday md ftom Thursday TO the
following Monday. 20 cannot adjourn
for more chan three days without
concurrent resolution by the Senate.
There will be the fullest cooperation
on the par Of the minority 70 expedite
all war measures. The objection 10
the war measures and tho distractions
In their path will come from tho paci-
fists or both parties.
Army and Navy Bills
Tho House Naval Committee will
begin consideration Monday OF several
very important national defence meas
ures. one Of these would increase the
personnel OF the navy by $4,000 men, 10
q total OF 10000 Another would IN
crease the marine corps by 1900 men,
20 q total Of 10000 men. A third would
provide by law that the micshipmcn
graduated "a year ahead Of time from
the Naval Academy could be commits
stoned as ens.Cns. this requiring an
act Of Congress, because the existing
laW requires four years AZ the Naval
Academy before an cnsIgn's commission
can be granted
Chairman Alexander OF the House
Merchant Marine Committee is draft
ing a bill FOR the construction Of r
large number or small cargo ships.
carrying out the wooden ship" idea
Of the Federal Shipping Board. An
other bill would provide the necessary
appropriation for repairing the dam
aged German ships, so that they can
be put in condition 70 carry supplies
20 the Allies. or serve the navy as
tenders. or perform any other function
that might be required Of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08

Washington. April Secretary
Houston tonight again appealed TO the
country 40 make every effort 20 raise
adequate food crops this year not only
for the United States needs but TO
meet the requirements Of the Entente.
"Thc Importance TO the nation Of a
generous food supply for the coming
year cannot be oycremphasized ion view
o., the economic problems which may
arise o. result OF tho entrance OF the
United states into the war" said the
Secretary Every effort should be
made 10 produce more crops than are
needed for our own requirements.
Many millions Of people across the
seas. as well as our own people, must
lcly in large part upon the products
.r our fields and ranges. This situation
viii continue to exist even though hos
rItcs should end unexpectedly soon.
since European production cannot ne
restored Immediately 10 its norma.
basis.
No Risk Of Loss
.t obvious that the greatest and
mos, ,mporiaut service that IS required
OF our agriculture under existing con
difions is an enlarged production Of the
stap.a food crops Because OF The
shortage Of such crops practical. y
throughout the world there is no risk
in the near future Of excessive produc.
ton. such as sometimes has resulted
I'M urrsmunerativc prices 70 producers
This is particularly true Of the cereals
and OF peas. beans, cowpeas, SOY beans
and buckWhcat
"Thc most effective step that may be
taken TO increase the production Of
those crops is 20 enlarge the acreage
devoted 10 them i'm the regions where
they arc grown habitually.
"If land intended for spring wheat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
German Aeros Bomb
British Coast Forts
Squadron Attacked Vessels in
the Downs, Says Berlin

Amsterdam, April An Official
statement received here from Berlin
to-day says:
During the night OF April as a Ger
man hydro-airplane squadron lavshly
bon bed with good success vessels
living In the Downs and the search
lights OF the fortifcstions northwest OF
Ramsgate.'
An Official statement issued IN Lon
don Friday said that German aero
nIaue had passed over certain coast
towns 10 Kent Thursday night Eight
bombs, B. was added, were dropped.
nos. OF which fell IN the open. There
were no casualties and no damage va
done.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-25
Il Pays to Buy at
the Specially Store.
ARCADE THEATRE

Advance notices are lavish in
their praise Of the picture coming to
the Arcade today. The press has
been liberal in its praise Of Miss
Alice Brady in q Brady made pic
ture in five reels entitled ''Miss
Petticoats."
It is q beautiful picture appealing
to the. heart in very tender way,
carrying along with its theme, finer
moments in which we can think
with gentleness Of past failures and
look to the future with optimism
and hope.
There should be packed house
TO zee the sweetheart Of the screen
Ii this picture tonight.
Fifth place gets . made-to-meas-
urs suit from Fisher Bros. worth
$1,000.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-25
CAPITAL IS CLEANING UP

Baton Rouge, La, Jan. 3D.
Chief Of Police King Strenzke is
considering Cleanup" campaign
on his own account. The chief Sun
day night raided the Commercial
hotel and residence in the rear of
the Mayor hotel for gamblers.
Eighteen were arrested. Nine plead
ed guilty to dice shooting and were
fined SIS each. The others secured
continuance until Wednesday
morning.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-25
Entered as second class mail mat
ter at the Postoffice Of Morgan City,
La.
POSTMASTER ADVERTISING
VISIT OF DESTROYERS

In the absence of an active or
panization for the boosting Of Nor
gan City, postmaster J. P. Hebert is
doing a little publicity work for the
city on account of the visit of the
torpedo boat destroyers on recruit
ing duty which will visit Morgan
City for five days in the latter part
of next month.
y Mr.. Hebert is writing a personal
letter to a number Of postmasters
calling attention to the fact that
the boats will be here and asking as
sistance in advertising the fact in
nearby towns.
This boosting wilI@ no doubt bring
a number of visitors from other
towns during the stay Of the fleet
and may result in the enlistment of
a number of desirable young men
in the Navy.
The following letter received
from Lieutenant S. M. LeBounty
recruiting officer for the Navy,
stationed at New Orleans asks that
the postmaster assist in giving the
matter publicity.
The Postmaster,
Morgan City, La.
Sir:
The torpedo boat destroyers
Sterrett, Lamson and Monaghan will
arrive in your city on February %
and leave on February q, 1917.
The object of this cruise is to af-
ford the public an opportunity to
see and visit these vessels. In this
way thew may see for themselves
what their Navy is doing and the
conditions which the Naval Service
works and lives.
These boats can examine and en-
list men.
The ships will be open to visitors
daily and any information desired
will be gladly furnished.
Anything that you can do to
bring this matter before the public
will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
s. M. LeBOUNTY,
Recruiting Officer.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-25
9Th PRIZE

Your choice. of any $500 Seam
less Administer Rug in the large and
beautiful stock on display at AL
berts store. This store will also be
glad to have the attention of any
shopper, man or woman, who appre-
ciates goods at low prices. Dealers in
fine clothes for men and women.
dry goods, shoes, etc.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-25

In addition to the large list of
valuable prizes mentioned in the
above list, The Morgan City Daily
and Weekly Review will nav five ner
cent commission. to each contestant
IN the race, with the exception Of the
three contestants who win the first
three prizes. These three contestants
Will not receive the cash commission.
The commission will be paid on all
subscriptions made on the Daily Re-
view, The Weekly Review and the
famous lax Gold Point Barnett
Fountain Pens.
Don't delay writing or calling on
the Manager Of the Morgan City Re-
view for any further information
you may want in regard to this BIG
contest.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-25

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you are uncomfortable and the long
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you feel. You can get rid Of this
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Take dose on going to bed and see
how fine you feel next day. Price
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