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The sun., 1918-09-22
SAYS BAKER SPENDS
MOST CASH IN SOUTH
Discrimination Against North
Charged by Robbins.

WAsHIToroN, Sept, 21.-Charges that
political influence has been brought to
bear on Secretary Baker In making So
lections for cantonment sites and for the
location OF other war activities were
made In the House to-day by Representa-
tive Robbins tPennsylvania), Republic
can. Determination In favor of tho
South as against the North was charged
by Mr.. Robbins. who declared that the
Treasury is sending to Democratic States
flow Of gold to aid in meeting political
exigencies.
fact that the North furnishes more men
for the war than the South, and that It
pays much more In Federal taxes to
carry the burdens Of the war. The Rep
resentative said that sixteen Southern
States have received from the Federal
Government a total OF $500, 306.s9l for
camps and war plants, while Pennsyl-
vania, he said, has received only little
more than 100000 and other Northern
states have received proportionately the
same.
Replying to Representative Robbins,
Representative Helm (Alabama). Demo-
crst, denied the charge that the Admin
istration had displayed sectionalism. He
said Pennsylvania had received from,
$50, 900. 900 to $4,000. 900 for every 81
600. 900 spent in Alabama. and that the
North generally had enjoyed the expen-
ditures Of $3.50, 1000. 900 for every $1,000
000 spent in the Southern States.
The sun., 1918-09-22
KAHN PRAISES WAR
RECREATION IDEAS
System for Furnishing Enter
tainment at Front Proves
Excellent.

The superiority or the skittish and
ever youthful Uncle Sam over all other
nations in the matter of furnishing sys-
tematixed recreation for his fighting
boys overseas was everywhere in ovi-
donce at the front. according to state
ments made yesterday by Otto II. Kahn.
who has Just returned from abroad.
The thoroughness with which oven rec
reation is directed In our overseas army,
said Mr.. Kahn. furnished further proof
OF American efficiency in meeting hith-
erto unknown war conditions.
The flnancier told Of the great enjoy
ment with which he witnessed an enter
tainment given by band Of players re-
cruited from the ranks OF our trench
fighters. Particularly was Mr.. Kahn On
thusiastic over the work OF the Liberty
Theatre Division Of the War Depart
ment's Commission on Training Camp
Activities
1.-THE entertainment which was privi-
legged to attend" said Mr.. Kahn yester-
day. was presented before an audience
composed largely Of men who had Just
returned from battle and partly OF SOL
dIers who would be In the fighting line
the following day. Therefore was able
W Btlil n NlNiu icohhohiOAA va h''S w.
dier's intense need Of good, wholesome
entertainment, especially just before and
Just after a battle. when his nerves are
tense and so in need Of the right kind OF
relaxation.
THE total lack Of the patronizing air
the Here. you're fne boys and we're
going to give you a treat attitudes
one Of the charms OF these army enter
tainments abroad. Eng,and's efforts to-
ward recreation for the Tommies at the
front loae much by being sporadic. Poor
France has neither the time nor the men
to put into operation a system like ours,
a system OF units built up In the camps
under the guidance Of dramatic direc-
tors, to 70 over there almost as per-
fectly organized as theatrical compa-
MES.
Fine as Ia the work OF Miss Elsie
Janis" said Mr.. Kahn. before Broad
way audiences. Miss Janis excels even
herself when she appears before khaki
clad Yank audience within sound OF the
guns. Most raucous and happy Is the
applause, however, when the army's own
home talent is giving the show.
THE work done by the Liberty Thea
tire Division of the War Department,
Mr. Kahn said, "is getting the vast army
away from the cheap and tawdry In
amusements. and giving inner and
wiser appreciation Of art"
The sun., 1918-09-22
WILSON ASKS HOUSE
TO PASS POWER BILL
Prompt Action 10 Urged az a
War Measure.

wAsHISoroN, Sept. 21.--President
Wilson asked Congress to-day to pass
promptly as q war measure the erner-
gency power bill authorizing Govern
fnent control and extension Of electric
plants and providing fund OF s17b.-
100000 for the purpose.
In a letter to Representative Sims
(Tenn.) chairman Of the House Inter
state Commerce Committee. which has
reported the bill favorably. the Pres
ident said:
I'm view Of the possibility OF three
day adjournments by the House and
the absence Of a quorum from the
city venture to write you this hurried
note to urge that the emergency power
bill be pressed to passage, II possible
before adjournment, as II Is OF
capital and immediate Importance as a
war measure. I hope that It win he
possible for you to obtain consent Of
the House to this action"
Receipt OF the letter followed an UNI
successful attempt by Representative
Sims to get unanimous consent of the
House for consideration OF the bill iri-
mediately following action on the pro-
hibition measure on Monday.
The sun., 1918-09-22
DEMANDS BOOKS SUPPRESSION
Senator BrandeEee DenOuncei
1.-TWO Thousand Questions"

WASHINGTON. Sept. 21.-Another de-
maEd in the Senate for suppression OF
the book 1.-TWO Thousand Questions and
Answers About the War" which has
been alleged to contain German propa-
sanda, was made to-day by Senator
Brandegee Comm.
Referring to the recent criticism OF
the publication by Senator Lodge
tMass) Mr. Brandegee had read into
the record letter from New York
correspondent regarding an alleged ad-
vertising circular offering the book on
a subscription basis with the Recietp Of
Rerietcs magazine.
The Senator said he understood the
book had been revised so as to make
1t At for publication" but that its ad-
vertising circular was intended to con-
vey the impression that sinking of the
LusitaEia was justified II her passengers
had been warned. lie expressed the
hope that the Government would stop
circulation OF the Objectionable matter.
Senator Brandegee said that II the
book contained the matter described in
the advertising circular the book should
be suppressed. but II the book had been
revised and the part considered objec-
tionable eliminated that was a different
matter.
The sun., 1918-09-22
COMES HOME WITH
CROIX De GUERRE
Lieut.. Rutherford, YOnkers,
Cited for Attack in Which
He Was Wounded.

Second Lieut.. J. Kenneth Rutherford,
bearing on one sleeve two wound stripes
and possessing the coveted Croix de
Guerre with a silver star. has reached
the home of his sister, Mrs. Abner Keeney
Clark. 1853 Alta avenue. Parkhill. Yo7-
kers. on his way to a Southern training
camp. where he will be an Instructor.
He bears with him a citation for con-
spicuous bravery from a French General
on the Alsace front.
Rutherford was decorated after he had
been wounded leading an attack on a
patch OF machine gun infested woods
that had been thorn in the side Of the
Americans for months. Seven attempts
TO capture II failed. Finally Rutherford
was ordered to take a platoon and at
tack again. A big German shell falling
near stunned the officer and killed four
of his party. A moment later a frag-
ment from another shell hit Rutherford
In the back and pierced the lower part
Of one lung. Though in agony he con.
tinued from where he lay to direct his
men. Thrilled by his heroism. they
leaped forward and won the position.
While he lay in a chateau recovering
he was visited by French General. who
commended him for his bravery and
promised him the Crcix de Guerre. The
Pre- mise was kept month later, In July
when the following citation was read:
by the Commander Of the Tenth Div.-
sion to that young and vaiorous officer
who on June II. 1913. in the course OF q
reconnaissance Of extreme peril executed
in the front of our lines in Alsace. gave
the noblest example OF bravery, en-
durance and sangfroid and though very
seriously wounded in the course of the
operation. retained the honor OF his com.
mand until he was overcome by pain and
failing strength
Rutherford was the first American of.
ficer to lead American troops into Ger
man territory on the Alsace front. He
Is 26 years Old. He received his commits
SION after attending the first Plattsbura
Camp in May. 1917. He went overseas
later In the year.
The sun., 1918-09-22
PRESIDENT BACKS
STANLEY CAMPAIGN
Hopes kentuckys GoUernor
viii Win Senate Race.

MAyF1EI.D, KY, Sept. 2l.--A feature Of
the opening of the Democratic campaign
in behalf of Gov. A. o. Stanley as a
candidate TO succeed the late Senator
Ollie L. James was tho reading of a
letter dated September 10 from Presi-
dent Wilson addressed to Senator Beck
ham in which the President voiced a
hope for the success OF Senator Beck
hams efforts In support OF Gov. Stanley.
The Presidents letter read:
II understand you are leaving to-
day to Join Gov. Stanley in opening his
campaign In Kentucky. May / not say
that my cordial best wishes go with
you?
at is of the utmost consequence that
the Administration should have the d.
rect and unfiasging assistance of Its real
friends at this time and l wish you God
speed. Cordially and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON,
The sun., 1918-09-22
HOOVER STOPS GRAIN
MATING FOR BEER
Action Will Prevent Waste
Pending Wilson's Order.
Special Despatch 10 The SuS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l.-To assure the
country against waste OF grain from
mailing before the Presidents procla-
nation stopping all brewing becomes
effective Food Administrator Hoover
to-day issued ali order providing that
from this date forward no mailing of
grain will DO permitted for the purpose
of brewing beer or near beer"
Under the Presidents proclamation
brewing must cease December ]. 1t Is
estimated there Is In the hands OF brew
ers. In transit or In process Of making
sufficient malt to run the brewerles for
approximately two months In effect to-
days order, while designed to prevent
waste OF grain through the making OF
matt that cannot be used by the brew
cries. probably will bring a cessation
of brewing In advance OF the effective
date OF the Presidents proclamation.
Mating will be permitted for the pur-
pose Of manufacturing yeast. vinegar,
cereal breakfast foods, malt extract and
other products.
1t Is likely the use OF grain for malt
ing for any purpose viii be prohibited
October /. combining the masters 70 the
use Of hops.
The sun., 1918-09-22
WILSON SAVES THREE SOLDIERS
Sentinel who Slept and Two-De-
serters Escape Death Penalty.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2l.-Three soldiers
sentenced by courts martial to be shot
have received clemency from President
Wilson.
Privste Vincent Porru, Sixteenth In
fantry, found guilty OF sleeping on his
post. as a sentinel in France. Gen. Per-
shing recommended because there was
but one witness that. the sentence be
commuted to dishonorable discharge and
three years confinement at hard labor
Private Herman Ladenson. 154th Depot
Brigade, found guilty Of having deserted
at Harrisburg, Pa. The President COM
muted the sentence to dishonorable dis
charge and fifteen years at hard labor.
Private George Barnes, 1920 Infantry,
found guilty OF deserving at Camp
Wheeler, Ca, after his regiment had re-
ceived overseas orders. President Will
son committed the sentence to dishonor-
able discharge and thirty years at hard
labor at Fort Leavenworth. Kan.
The sun., 1918-09-22
DENMARK WELCOMES TREATY.
Glad Commercial Pact Has Been
signed with America.

CoPENHAGEN, Sept. c1.-The announce
ment that a commercial agreement with
America has been signed is greeted with
utmost satisfaction by the press and
people Of all political faiths. 1t is e.pe-
cially noteworthy that the Socidldemo-
krdten. which has repeatedly criticised
the conduct Of the negotiations has only
words Of unqualified praise for the re-
suit attained. 1t says:
THE Danish people will rejoice over
the fact that our commercial relations
with the United States are again in
order and over the lbsrality shown by
the, United States in including among the
commodities which it will send to us. of
some of which there is far from being
a surplus In America itself"
Alexander Foss. president of the Dan
!sh Merchants Association and one OF
the Liberal leaders in the Riksdag, re-
ferring to the latter point. says: ut
affords gratifying proof of American
sympathy and understanding OF. Den
marks critical situation"
The sun., 1918-09-22
BoLsHEv1K EXPOSURES TRUE.
CreeI Amrms Authenticity Of DOcu-
ments Brought From Russia.

George Creel. chairman OF the Com
mittee on Public Information. affirmed
and reiterated last night his statement
OF the authenticity Of documents re-
Gently published which showed Bolshevik
intrigue with Germany.
During the day $. Nuorteva. head OF
the Finnish Information Bureau. 2ss
broadway, had given out a statement to
the effect that the recently published
documents are "brasen forgeries." blam-
ing Edgar Sisson, special representative
of the Bureau of Information. who
brought the oapers from Russia. for not
needing alleged information to the effect
that the papers were forgeries.
Mr. Sisson. who bears a reputation in
the newspaper world for accuracy. It is
said by his associates. vouches for their
authenticity. So does Mr.. Creel.
The sun., 1918-09-22
BAKER VISITS GEN. HARBoRD,
Inspects supply Service Of Expe-
dictionary Forces.

PARIS, Sept 21.-Secretary Baker
visited the headquarters OF the supply
service of the American exppd;ionar,.
forces to-day. He was received by
Major-Gen. Hartford, head of this SER
vice; the headquarters staff. the French
commanding General. the French and
British missions, the Project and tho
Mayor of the city. The Secretary re-
viewed the escorting troops.
Mr.. Baker said he was going 10 see
all there was TO be seen during his in
spection of the department. The civI.
ians and the French troops alon1 the
roads gave the party an enthusiastic re-
ception.
The sun., 1918-09-22
DR.. jacob JUMPS
FROM BURNING HOME


SARATOGA SPRINGS. Sept. c1.---Dr.
Abraham jacob. dean Of the American
medical profession. jumped last night
from second floor window Of his cot
taGe at Bolton. Lake George, and es-
capped from q Are which destroyed the
building. He sustained a few bruises.
DR.. jacob who Is well known as one
of the leading specialists in children's
diseases In this country, 10 ss years
old. He has been living at Bolton with
his servants. who escaped by rear
stairway. The flames destroyed a rare
collection Of relics.
Abraham jacob was born In Hartum,
Westphalia. May 8. 1880. He received
his educatibn In the universities Of
Goettingen and Greifswald, and when
a young man was identified with the
early German revolutionary movements.
In the years between 1851 and 1859 he
was detained by the authorities In Co.
logne and Berlin for high treason" and
came to the United States when he was
released.
Or. Jacob has contributed large
number OF original studies on child or
sanism to the medical world and his
writings on medical lines Ill eight vol
umcs.
The sun., 1918-09-22
WISH PILATsKY WELL IN ARMY
Friends Dine Him and Grand Jury
Extends It's Thanks.

Following his enlistment in the army
as a private Charles PilatslSy. formerly
Assistant District Attorney and chief Of
the indictment bureau. was entertained
Yesterday at a luncheon, during which
his former associates wished him the
best OF good luck in his new duties.
Private Tilatsky reported to his COM
handing officer, Capt Pfeifer, head of
the war camp activities OF the Govern
ment in this city. Immediately following
the luncheon. His expert knowledge OF
crime and clerical work will be utilized
IN his new position.
The regular September Grand Jury
thanked him for his services and wished
him. we'll In his military career. John
=. O'Neill and Harold Hastings, Assist
ant District Attorneys. will replace Mr..
Pilatsky.
The sun., 1918-09-22
SENATE GETS REVENUE BILL,
Several Weeks May he Occupicd in
It's Revision.

WASHINGTON. Sept 2l.-The $4,000
100000 war revenue bill, passed yester-
lay by the House. was Transmitted 10
the Senate to-day and referred TO the
Finance Committee. which will begin its
work of revision Tuesday
That several weeks at least" will be
required for revision was the belief ex.
pressed by Senator Simmons ~. O..
chairman of the Finance Committee,
Senator Simmons said positively tho
Senate would not consent 60 adjourn.
ment until the December session while
his committee Is working on tho bin, hui
that the Senate and House might take
three day recess when legislative ca
endars are cleared.
Senator Thomas tCol) gave notice
to-day that Monday he would address.
the Senate on "A feature OF the HOUSE,
bill which h~ believes unconstitutional
the alternative war excess profits plan.
The sun., 1918-09-22
JOBS WAIT $4,000 WOUNDED.
More Than Able to
Care for Quota.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 81. There are
$4,000 positions available in Pennsyl-
vania for wounded soldiers. L. r. Pal
mer. acting Commissioner OF the State
Department OF Labor and Industry. so
announced to-day in an address before
members Of the American Academy OF
Political and Social Science. who are in
session here for a conference on ire
Mobilization of the wounded"
Mr. Palmer explained that while the
number OF places open probably would
far exceed the number OF applicants, II
was necessary to thoroughly canvass the
State so that positions could he found
for all Pennsylvanians returning in a
wounded condition from France.
The sun., 1918-09-22
DRY VOTE TOMORROW.
Lever Predicts House VIII Favor
War Prohibition.

WASHINGTON. Sept 2l.--War prohibit
ton will come before the House for ac-
ton next Monday. Chairman Lever OF
the Agriculture Committee announced
to-day that he would call up the food
production stimulation bill, with the
Senate amendment for national prohibi-
ton effective next July.
THE bill will be overwhelmingly car
ried In the House." Mr.. Lever predicted.
He explained that the prohibition ques-
ton was the only one intended by the
committee 20 be presented to the House.
other Senate amendments to tho bill be-
Ing left to conferees.
The sun., 1918-09-22

]. Butler Wright was graduated from
Princeton In 1889 and Ia a member OF
the Princeton Club and tho Rockaway
Club and a former member of Squadron
4. n. q. y. Y. His home Is in law
renee, Queens In May. 1916. while he
was head OF the division OF Latin Amer
lean affairs OF the State Department. he
married Miss Harriet Randolph Souther-
land. daughter OF Rear Admiral W. II.
II. Switzerland. During his college days
Mr.. Wright was prominent In athletics.
The sun., 1918-09-22
Ticket speculator. Must Work.

Because ticket specializing is nom
essential in winning the war, or any
thing else except a criminal sentence,
District Attorney Swami gave his de-
'tectives 100 blank subppnas to be served
on alleged ticket spectators, whom he
proposes to force into an essential oc-
cupaton or send to Jail, or to see that
they are taken into the army. The SUD
pnnas are returnable Monday.
The sun., 1918-09-22
J. BUTLER WRIGHT
TO GO TO LONDON
viii Succeed !. B. Lauehlin as
Embassy Councillor.

WASHINGTON, Sept, ali. Butler
Wright of New York has been selected
as counsellor of the American Embassy
at London to succeed Irwin b. Laughlin
sence.
Mr.. Wright is one OF the most widely
experienced officials in the American
diplomatic service. While still tech
nically counsellor OF the American En-
bassy al Petrograd he has been attached
to the Ru. sian section of the state De-
partment since the closing OF that en-
bassy.
The sun., 1918-09-22

CAMBRIDGE, Mass Sept. 21.-Prof. lie
Baron r, Briggs. dean of the faculty of
arts and sciences at Harvard University,
was notified to-day by the French Min
lister OF Public Instruction of his appoint
ment as Harvard exchange professor in
France. Prof Briggs will leave here
for Paris In January. Lucien Levy
Bruhl. professor OF history Of modern
at the Sorbonne has been
named as exchange professor at Har-
ward
The sun., 1918-09-22
REFORM IN R. R. TICKET SALES
One Transaction for Pullman Trny.
oilers After Nov, 1,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21--Plans for
selling railroad and Pullman tickets in
single transaction at ticket Offices
have been completed and viii he mt
into effect by November at the latest,
the Railroad Administration anuouncel
to-day.
This will eliminate the prescn. sys.
TEN by which a traveller is required &,
purchase a transportation tickr: at 3
cents a mile. or 81, cents if he intends
TO travel in Pullman. and then to get
his Pullman reservation at auo,acr
window.
The sun., 1918-09-22
COTTON PLEA GOES TO WILSON
Texas Governor Asks Rate He Not
Lower Than rs Cents.

AUSTIN. Tex, Sept Elm telegram
to President Wilson to-day Gov. Hobby
asked that the price OF cotton be set
not lower than 35 cents.
The telegram says Texas is vitality
involved in the fixing of price that
will not bring ruin and disaster to the
business interests OF this state"
The sun., 1918-09-22
U. S. TAKES OVER FOOD PLANT
Cincinnati Factory Will Tic De-
voted to Wnr Materials

DETROIT, Sept. 2l.--ArrangemcntS were
completed to-day for the taking over by
the Government of the Cincinnati plant
OF the Ford Motor Company it was ar
nounced at the company's main Offices
here
The plant will be devoted 20 tn" lro-
ductlOn of war materials exclusively.
The sun., 1918-09-22
Di.ioykI ship Omcer Impri.oned.

PANAMA. Sept. Ale. II. koos the
first officer OF a ship lying in the Panama
Canal, has been convicted In the Canaan
Zone court of disloyal utterances and
sentenced TO six months in the peniten-
tiary. He was born in Germany but had
been naturanzed In the United States.
The sun., 1918-09-22
Philippine Justice Resigns.

MANILA. T. J.. Sept. 2i.--Justice Fred
erick Charles Fisher of the, Philippines
Supreme Court has resigned to enter pri-
vate practice. He was appointed In
1917 by President Wilson.
The sun., 1918-09-22

former rni,ed States Senator and Wee.
Presidential Nominee. Charles A. Towne.
former members Of Congress, distinguished
t .,n! States Army General. Ge'iredj Judge
Claims at Washington, and others"
In regard to the value of Nuxated Iron.
William X Kerr. said: las Health Commits.
.,oneI OF the City of Chicago, 1 was impor.
tuned many times to recommend different
medicines. mineral waters. etc. Never VET
have ! gone on record as favoring any par.
tieular remedy. But. in the case OF Nuxated
Iron, feel an exception should be made TO
ne rule. From my own experience with il,
! feel that Il is such a valuable remedy that
It ought to be used in every hospital and pre-.
seribed by every physician in this country,
and u my endorsement shall induce anaemic,
nervous, rundown men and women to take
NuSated Iron. and receive the wonderful
tonic benefits which I have received, l shall
feel greatly .gratihed that l made an excep.
ton to my lifelong rule in recommending it,"
DR.. T. Alphonsus Wallace, a physician of
many years experience In this country and
abroad. says: Il do not make q practice of
recommending advertised medicinal products,
but have found Nuxsted Iron so potent in
The sun., 1918-09-22
Next Glass to he 1000.

1t Ia understood that the next class
at the Naval Academy will be about as
large rs the class which has jus. en-
tered. a little under 1000. With the
graduation OF the first class next June
and the dropping out OF the usual ,,ro-
portion from the lower classes the regi-
ment will number about $500 This
number can be accommodated, as the
south wing OF Bancroft Hall will then
be finished ard about 1875 more mldship-
men can be cared for.
In little over a year about $50 mid
shipmen have been graduated, becoming
permanent officers Of the navy, and
1850 reserve officers have been given a
special course fitting them for tenn
porary commissions in the regular navy.
Thus we'll over 1900 officers have re-
ceived training ut the academy. This
number will be increas ed by about AS
permanent officers and 1850 Temporal y
officers during the next nine months.
bringing the total OF trained officers to
about 4.450. This is consitlera bly,
greater number than that Of all the Of
hcers OF the navy in normal times.