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New-York tribune., 1918-02-02

the Federal Building and arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner
Hitchcock, she appeared to take her ar
rest as huge joke, but was concerned
about the tate Of the letters taken from
her. apartment, an act which she de-
scribed as IAN outrage"
Calls Self Newspaper Woman
She was dressed in a suit Of green
velvet. trimmed with fur, and wore a.
small ,toque, with veil. She talked
Nolubly with reporters. deputy marshals
and whoever would listen, the sole sub
ject of her conversation being Marion
Mcdonald.
She declared herself a "ncwspapcr
woman and said she had written a
large number of articles, which she
signed THE Mysterious Maud Muller"
She had also toured the country, she
said, doing a sort of modified "Raffes"
stunt, IN which she wore a mask.
Some of my friends thought was
working for the Department of Jus
tice," she said, "but disillusioned
them. l did some work for the British
government, and that accounts for the
number Of Germans with whom / was
friendly"
Miss Mcdonald was arraigned and
ball tlXed at $1,000 pending examina-
oioH Mohoay AFTER long wait this
amount WAS furnished and She left the
building, escorted by her attorney,
William j. Davis, Of Harrison, N. j..
who helped her as she raced down the
stairs, and tiually eluded half a dozen
newspaper photographers who we're
trailing her.
1t is alleged the method used by
Miss Mcdonald was to represent her,
self to typewriter concerns as an
agent either of the Department Of
Justice or the British Intelligence Bu-
reau, telling them she was shadowinr
German spy, and thus obtain type'
writer's. She would have these sent to
the Park Row Building. where the De-
partmert of Justice Offices are, it is
SAID, and in some way obtain posses-
SION Of them before they reached the
Federal headquarters.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02

be no charge, except for the four
copies of photograph which the reg
lstrant must furnish.
Subjects of Austria Hungary and
women are not compelled to register.
Men born in the United States of Ger
man parents or fully naturalized here
need not register. But those who have
taken out only their first papers will
have to enroll Former residents Of
Alsacc-Lorrainc, born there after the
German seizure in 1871, are regarded
as enemy aliens, even though they are
OF French descent and sympathies.
The Department of Justice called
attention to-day to the fact that Ger
mans living in a rural community, or
a town of less than 5000, but receiv-
ing mail from larger city postofice,
arc to be registered by the postmaster
of that office and not by the police of
the larger city.
Special efforts are being made by
the Department of Justice, by police
and postoffice officials and others as
slstlng in the registration, to eliminate
any idea that the registration implies
any specific blame on the particular
German. Officials are cautioned to be
courteous to all applicants, and the
Germans arc reminded that, in reg
istering, "they are giving proof Of
their peaceful dispositions and of their
Intention to conform to the laws of the
United States.'
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Baptists Plan for Fund
Representatives Meet to Stimu-
late Campaign for 81, 100000

Prominent laymen in the Baptist
Church, representing more than a
dozen states, were in conference at the
headquarters of the Baptist Campaign
Committee in the Fifth Avenue Build
ing yesterday. They had been called
together by +. w. Aver. chairman of
the committee, to formulate plans and
take such action as was needed to add
impetus to the campaign to raise ST.
100000 now being carried on by Bap-
tst laymen throughout the United
States.
Mr.. Aver, in an address to the men,
explained that the Baptist Church
faced an inevitable charity deficiency
this year. He declared that too much
dependence had always been put on
lcgacies as means for defraying the
expenses of charitable work, and that
the living members of the Church,
rather than its dead, should provide the
funds needed for the maintenance of
all Baptist institutions
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Citizenship Problems Puzzle
Experts on Listing Of Aliens
Government Answers Many Questions From Persons of
Mixed Nationality Status With Registration of
100000 Germans Coming Next Week
Officials Urged to Be Courteous

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Depart
ment Of Justice has received many re-
quests for special rulings on the cit
izenship of aliens in preparation for
the nationwide registration Of German
enemy aliens next week A special
corps of lawyers has worked incessant-
ly on ,he questions, which are increas-
ing in number as the registration DAYS
draw near
typical query came from Norfolk
(Va.) man, who was born in GERMANY
of Austrian parents, and while Young
child moved to Switzerland, where his
mother married a Russian. Later he
came@to the United States, renowned
his stepfather's name and nationality
and applied for American citizenship
papers. He did not become fully nat
uralized before the war. The DEPART
ment is pondcring his case.
All unnaturalized German males
above the age Of fourteen, OF whom
about 100000 are in the United States.
Will be required to register between
next Monday and Saturday-with the
police of cities above 5000 population
and with postmasters of smaller COM
munltlcs or rural districts. There will
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Punishment Of Wood STILES
Criticism Of Baker, Says I. r.
Colonel Discusses Secrearys Reply Criticism in Senate
Reterates Charge of Lack of Supplies for Army.
and Delay in Payment of Soldiers

explanation of the shortage of sup
plies abroad that ono shipload Of big
coast defence guns had to be returned
because when they reached France it
was discovered that there were no car
riages for them. Hundreds Of officers
and non-commissoncd officers have told
me of lack of overcoats, of winter
underclothing, Of heavy socks. One
quartcrmaster, being unable otherwise
to get woollcn gloves for the men in
cold weather, finally got them from the
Red Cross and was ot1clally reprl-
manded for so doing.
"Two officers informed me that when
in France there was a shortage Of
shoes. They were told it was due to a
shipment of collins, one being told that
they were not regular collins, but boxes
containing grave clothes. The news
papers correspondents repeatedly have
told of the shortage Of shoes, one re
cent statement being that shipment
of clay pigeons, not collins, was sent
over, while Mr.. Caspar Whitney recltes
that the surplusage was a large snip
ment of hospital cots. At any rate, the
whether their places were taken by col
fins, clay pigeons or hospital cots.
Complains Of Slow Pay
"A leading New 1OrK business man
has Just written me Of the complete
lack of hospital and medica! facilities
in one camp. The superintendent Of
Bible teachers training school writes
that his son volunteered, leaving wife
and two little children; that his pay
was over a month in arrears, and that
at Christmas time he wrote as follows:
cove have not yet received out NO
vember pay. At this time Of the year
the boys want it for themselves. They
want to send some little things home
to their mothers or wives or sweet
hearts, and in lots Of cases to their
children, to whom just little some
thing from daddy means SO much. Yet
even that little pleasure is denied us.
Can you not bring this to the atten-
tion of the people who are supporting
this government?
"I have received many hundreds such
appeals To give the names of the
writer's would insure their punishment.
To pay no heed to their appeals means
that the abuses 60 unremeded. Doubt
less an occasional informant is in
error in his statement. But Senator
Chambe erlain's speech and the testimony
taken before his committee prove that
the important statements I have made
during the last few months as to the
shortcomings in our army have been
more than warranted by the facts"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Virgin Islands Take Steps
To Enforce Prohibition

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands, Feb. l..
The government to-day introduced
in tho Legislature a measure prohibit
ing the importation. manufacture, sale,
giving away or having possession Of
Intoxicating drinks within six months
after the approval Of the bill.
In proposing this legislation the
government pointed out the extent Of
the temperance movement throughout
the world. especially in the United
States, and recommended that the
Virgin Islands take action, rather than
await the mandate Of superior author
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Bill Calling Experts
Into Army Is Approved
Measure Empowers Wilson to
Draft Industrial and Agri-
cultural Specialists

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Admin
istration bill authorizing the President
to call skilled experts in industry or
agriculture into the military service,
irrespective Of classification under the
draft. was approved to-day by the Sen
ate Military Committee. Arrangement
also were made for final action to-
morrow on another bill requiring
youths reaching twcnty-one years Of
age to register for service and chang
ing the quota basis from state popula-
lions to the number Of men in class l.
Both measures probably will be re-
ported to the Senate on Monday
Chairman Chamberlain and other
committee members said tonight that
the amendment of the draft law would
rot include provision for exemption Of
mon who reach thirty-one years with
out being called into service. This was
proposed by Secretary Baker, but since
development of opposition from Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder it is
understood that Mr.. Baker will not
press for the amendment.
The bill for drafting of industrial
and agricultural experts would give
the President power to take regis
tered mechanics, artisans and other
skilled labor from any or all parts Of
the country, principally to meet any
emergency call from General Perish
ing
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Plans Are Completed
For Plays at Camps

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Because Of
measles quarantine at Camp Dix,
Wrightstown, N. j., the first Of the
Liberty Theatre performances at the
National Army cantonments, which
was to have been held there next
Monday night, has been postponed. 1t
probably will be given at Camp Dew
ems. Aver, Mass, February II.
Jasper J. Mayer. general manager
OF the Capp theatres, announced to-
night that eight of the sixteen compa-
nies would be on the road by February
Is and that the entire number would
be playing March !. Thirteen of the
sixteen camp theatres have been COM
pleted and the others are expected to
be ready by the end Of this month.
Twelve theatrical companies will
carry a personnel of fourteen players
and present legitimate plays only.
The other four will give variety en-
play each cantonment one week, with
nightly performances and matinees
Wednesdays and Saturdays. The bills
will be changed every two days.
Managers for the thirteen complet-
ed theatres we're announced tonight
as follows:
Maurice Greet Camp Devens, Aver Mass
Charles Scott. Camp Taylor Louisville. Ky
+. w. Fuller. Camp Custer. Battle Creek
Mich. Henry w. Winchell, Camp Pike. Lit
tie Rock. Ark. w. o. Wheeler. Camp Dix
Wrightstown, N. j.; Charles +. Barton
Camp Meade. Annapolis Junction. Md.
George II. Miller, Camp Upton. Yaphank
Long Island; L. A. Braden. Camp Lewis
American Lake. Washington: j. r. Farrell
Camp Jackson. Columbia. S: c.; Julian
Anhalt. Camp Dodge, Des Moines. Iowa
Frank J. Lea. Camp Sherman, Chicothe
Ohio Percy Weadon. Camp Gordon. Atlanta
Ga. and AL Jacobsen. Camp Lee. Peters.
burg. Va.
Managers for the theatres at Camp
Funston, Fort Riley, Kan; Camp
Grant, Rockford, Ill.,. and Camp Travis
Fort Sam Houston, Tex. will be named
when their theatres are completed.
"Smileage books" will be accepted
for admission at all of the theatres
and though the campaign for the sale
of the books has been in progress only
a short time more than $5O0,o0O worth
of them have been sold. Sales agen-
cies are being established in every
city and town in the country. and pur-
chasers are expected to give the books
TO their friends among the soldiers in
the camps.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Two Attorneys Disbarred;
Another Is Suspended

Two attorneys, Michael 0. RIM and
Jacob n. Flowerman, were disbarred
yesterday by the Appellate Division for
professional misconduct. Sol L. Young.
another practitioner, was suspended for
six months.
RIM and Flowerman were disbarred
on the charge that they misappropriat
ed money belonging to clients. In the
case of Flowerman it was shown that
he made restitution. but the Appellate
Division held that this did not absolve
him. Young was suspended because
he refused to return a fee given him
by client in IA DIVORCE action which the
client had abandoned
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
German ''Boy Scout
Author Not Found
Publisher Suppressed Books =;
Printed Before America
Was at War

Federal officials failed TO show anv
visible speed yesterday in hunting the
mysterious author named Wolff, who
spread German propaganda among the
boys of America through so-called
"Boy Scout books"
Tho methods Of this author were ex-
posed by Franklin X. Mathews, chief
Boy Scout librarian. Mr.. Mathews
called attention to one book in particu-
lar, which, although apparently a Bel
gian book. was a veritable mine of
thoughts such as the Kaiser would like
implanted in the minds of American
youths.
"An author who is clever enough to
disguise pro- German propaganda in a
Belgian book should be worth watch
ing" said Mr.. Mathews. Federal Of
hcials ought to find him, if for no
other reason than to make sure as to
what kind of work he is up to now"
Yet up to last night, two days after
the publication of Mr.. Mathewss
exposure of this particular book.
Federal officers had done practically
nothing toward locating the author.
a: G. Saaltield of the SaaIfield Pub
llshing Company, of Akron, Ohio, which
published the book, yesterday said he
was unable to give any information
concerning Wolff that might aid Fed
eral officials. The firm had not heard
from Wolff in over year. he said.
and then it was from New York. Mr..
Saalfield said il the companys Akron
office had VOLTS last address he would
give it to the government men.
Mr. Saaltield came to New York yes-
terday to aid in the suppression of
the books containing pro German prop
aganda.
II am dismayed that any of the books
are still in circuiation," said Mr.. Saal-
field. They were written three years
ago. After this country entered the
war our company Immediately tried to
suppress the books because they were
pro-German. We notified all dealers
to whom we had sold any of the books
to return them to US at once at our
expense. We destroyed piles Of them.
81 supposed that all these books had
left the market long ago. If there is a
single one yet on New York store shelf
] want to find it before returning to
Akron'
Mr. Saalheld said all the books which
the mysterious author Wolff had ever
written for his company had been sup
pressed.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Sedifion Charges Caused
Breaking Up of Convention

MITCHELL, S. D., Feb. 1.-THE South
Dakota state convention Of the Social
list party, which met here January %.
was broken up by police under order
of Mayor Wells. on reports of alleged
seditious activities.
William c. Rempfer, executive secre-
tary of the South Dakota branch Of the
Peoples Council Of America and del
cgate to the convention, it was alleged,
tanned many of the demands of the
Peoples Council.
He was driven out Of town by citi.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Shiplacoff Forces Adjourn
ment to Monday Because
of No Quorum
Urge Milk Commission
Paternalistic Measure Will Be
Killed in Committee
by Majority
[Staf Correspondence1

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-Abraham |. Ship
lacoff, leader of the Socialists in the
Assembly, threw another wooden shoe
into the legislative machinery to-day,
stopping all progress in the lower
house until Monday
Shiplacoff, who declared that the pro-
gramme Of the Socialists lis sabotage
and that they would do all the damage
they could, arose this morning when
the Assembly met and said:
"Mr. Speaker, there is no quorum
present, and move the calendar be put
over till Monday night" and the
Speaker regr,:::ully sustained the So
cialist leader.
Shiplacoff started this form of
Sabotage" last Friday. On Friday the
Assembly and Senate has met with less
than half dozen members present
solely for the advancement of bills.
Most of the legislators leave for home
after Thursdays session. Until last
Friday bills have been advanced in the
absence OF quorum, as there is tacit
understanding among the various lead
ers that no business other than the in
PRODUCTION and advancement of bills
shall take place. Shiplacoff has re-
fused to enter into this agreement.
Early in the session Shiplacoff, through
similar tactics, blocked some war lcgis-
lation.
Milk Commission Urged
Louis Waldman, Socialist. of New
York, dropped into the Assembly hop
per to-day a bill establishing milk
commission of one member to be
elected by the Legislature. The COM
mission would have the power to regu-
late the production and distribution of
milk and to engage in the milk busi-
ness generally, not only in selling it at
cost price TO the people, but to engage
in the manufacture and sale of cheese,
butter and condensed milk
This bill, like other patcrnalistic
measures, will be killed in committee.
Legislative leaders have expressed their
opinion that it would be we'll to let
Shiplacoff's followers know his stand
ing through killing off all their lcgisla-
ton. Any measure they may introduce
that the leaders believe should be en-
acted into law will be reported out as a
committee bill, thus destroying all
trace of its authorship.
Purchasing System Favored
Recommendation FOR the establish
mcnt of a state purchasing system, pat
termed after that employed in the vari-
Gus departments at Washington, is con-
tanned in a report presented to the
Legislature to-day by special COM
mission of State Department heads.
The plan will not contemplate the
erection of new department. the crea-
tion of any'new salaried positions, nor
any radical disturbance Of any existing
purchasing agency. Its object will be
the consolidation of such agencies to
gain the benefit of their experience and
activities in more concentrated or
collective form by combining purchases
when this can be done to advantage"
The commission reports that it does
not believe it to be wise to effect such
consolidation Immediately, but to enact
enabling legislation permitting it by
July I, 1919.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Austrians and One German
Discharged From u. S. Army

DEMlNG, N. NJ, Feb. 1.-Seven Aus.
trlans and one German were discharged
from the military service at Camp
Cody to-day. According to the authori-
ties none was naturalized.
The eight were charged with having
made statements disloyal to the United
States government, one allegation be-
ing that they had said they hoped
Austria would win the war. Albert r.
Lipp, the German, was q first sergeant
IN the German army and was a grad
uate OF the University Of Paris.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02

er. but the board ruled that her own
earnings of $50 month, taken with his
soldiers pay and government allow
ances, would support her. When asked
how much of his contributions at home
we're for board he replied: Board, Il
small item, esoterically thinking"
McCallig also pointed out that his
health was none too good, insisting: ~
take patent medicine all the time On
this point the appeals agent for the
government commented: "The patent
medicines so earnestly absorbed by this
man seem to have a beautifully stimu
lating effect on his Vocabulary"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Tumulty Goes to Trenton
For Hughes's Funeral

WASHINGTON. Feb. secretary
Tumulty went to Trenton day to at
tend the funeral tomorrow of his
friend Senator Hugh-s, of New Jer-
sey.
Tie possibility of Mir. Tumulty be-
ing selected by Governor Edge as a
successor to Senator Hughes has been
much talked Of in the capital, but Mr.
Tumulsy said to-day that his personal
feelings or the death of his old friend
made 1t impossible for him even TO
discuss If
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Second Officers Training
Camp Opens in Porto Rico

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Feb. 1.-The
second officers training camp was
opened to-day with 400 student candi-
dates. OF these 100 are negroes.
a cantonment contract has been
awarded. 1t calls for the completion
OF the camp by May l, when it is ex-
pected that drafted men will be called
up for training.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
New Y. M. c. A. Building for
Soldiers in Wa ashineton

WASHINGTON, Feb. l.-For the
benefit of the 10000 soldiers in train
ing camps near Washington the Young
Mems Christian Association will erect
a new building on public square on
Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Capt.
toll
The building will have reception
room for the women relatives Of SOL
diers who wish 10 meet them there. q
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
Appointment of Baruch as
War Board Head Probable

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Appoint-
ment Of Bernard II. Baruch as chair
man OF the War Industries Board, to
succeed Daniel Willard, resignei, ap-
peared probable to-day.
f1r. Baruch is member of the board
and has been in charge of the purchase
OF raw materials.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
2 Ft. Hancock Men Arrested

Milton W. Corlew, of the quartcrmas-
ter's corps, and Melvin NJ. Hale, a pri-
vate In the coast artillery, both sta
toned at Fort Hancock. were arrested
charged with having raised pay checks
and passing them at Asbury Park and
Long Branch. They were taken to AS
bury Park last night for arraignment.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02

More Enemy Traders Listed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The War
Trade Board tonight added to the
enemy trading list number of bSsi-
ness trading in Argentina, Chile, Costa
Rica and Peru. The order specifics
that the trading prohibition applies to
all branches of listed firms.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-02
T Fiancee of Beaten
Pro-Ger1nan Held
BY Secret Service
Marion Mcdonald Said to
Have Obtained Typewrit-
ers on False Representation

Miss Marion Mcdonald, said to be a
daughter of the late Representative Ed
ward F. Mcdonald, Of Harrison, N. j..
and fancee of Maximilan Won Hoeren,
who disappeared from New Haven after
a mob had compelled him to kiss the
American flag, was arrested here yes-
terday by agents of the Department of
Justice.
Miss Mcdonald, who is twenty-six,
tall and comely, is charged with hav-
ing represented herself as Secret Ser
vice operative, and by this ruse obtain
ing typewriters, books and quantity
Of other merchandise.
When the young woman was arrested
in apartments she maintained at 343 St.
Nicholas Avenue, severa. letters from
Won Hocgen and from alleged German
secret agents were seized and taken to
the Office Of Superintendent Ohley, of
the local Investigating bureau of the
Department of Justice.
Boosted of Exploits
Among the missives Won Hoegen is
said to have sent her was one in which
he boastcd that he had caused a fire
in the Roeblng plant, at Trenton,
n j., by pouring oil down smokestack
of the factory. The Department Of JUS
tice had investigated this letter and
others. containing alleged admissions,
and had found that they were without
apparent foundation, except in the i'm
agination of Won Hoegen.
In mother letter Miss Mcdonald said
She received Won Hoegen is alleged 20
have said: "They think Won Papen is
my master. They talk of Won Igel. My
master is greater than either of these.
He walks among them, but they do not
know him."
When Miss Mcdonald was brought to