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Evening star., 1918-07-10
PUT 'BOOTLEGGER'
AT WORK, IS URGED
Counsel Hart Says That or
''Bone-Dry" Law Is
Needed.
PRAISES "DRY" DISTRICT

A compulsory work law for ths Dis
trict or enactment by Congress OF an
amendment to tho Reed "bons-dry"
law 30 as to prohibit the Importation
of liquor into the National Capital Is
the only real solution Of the bootleg"
problem now facing the city. This was
the belief expressed today by RingEoid
Hart, assistant District corporation
counsel.
Mr.. Hart stated that the liquor situa-
ton in Washington would not improve
prohibiting q person from bringing or
importing into the city more than
quart Of liquor 4 month.
"As long as a man IL allowed to
bring liquor here for his personal
use," he said. I'VE will be faced with
the 'bootiegging' problem.
Favors Compulsory Work.
The prosecuting ofiicer Of tho Dis
trict branch of the Police Court, how
ever, 10 a strong advocate Of a COM
pulsory work law. He believes that
IL such q law IL enacted the hundreds
Of "bootleggers" who are being kept
under surveillance by the police can
be brought into court under that law.
while the ofncers now are unable to
make arrests because Of lack Of suf-
hcient evidence against the alleged
liquor venders.
The court will either make the
'bootleggers" go to work or serve
prison sentences, he said, and the IL
-~lnr IA {knk - >1Ny n =
grestly decreased II not ended How
ever. he added, "bootlegging" will
continue in the District indefinitely
unless Congress takes some action
Improvement In District.
Mr.. Hart is of the opinion that the
present prohibition law. not with
standing the 'beotiegging' evil. has
been of great benefit to the city. "Al-
though the illegal liquor trafio has
greatly increased" he said. "intoxica-
tion. assault and disordsrly conduct
cases have decreased 90 s9,l00 per
cent since 1t went into effect"
six colored men arrested in the via
duct on H street between 1st and I'd
streets northeast yesterday afternoon
by Policeman A. W. MCGOWAN Of the
drst precinct and Policeman J. e.
Broderick Of the sixth precinct and
pard law were set free today by Mr..
Hart because of the lack of evidence
against, them.
According to the police the men had
just returned from Baltimore. and
when arrested each was carrying q
suit case containing forty-eieht half
pints Of whisky. q total Of 2sa half
pints.
The men were locked up all night
and brought into court this morning,
and the case against them dismisssd
because they claimed the liquor was
for their personal use. Ofiiciais of the
court were unable to prosecute the
case because the men claimed It was
for their personal consumption.
The men gave their names a.
Charles Turner. Luther Spencer. AM
drew Weems. Anthony Croft, Edward
Price and Holly Harper.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
BRITISH TO HONOR AN ASTOR.
Husband Of Nancy Langhorne of
Virginia to Aid Food Ministry.

LONDON. July 1o.-Maj. the Hon,
Waldorf Astor, son Of viscount Astor
Of Hevsr Castle (William Waldorf
Astor). the morning newspapers fore
cast will succeed J. R. Clynes as par
liamsntary secretary to tho food min
istry.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
Bargain" Prices His Undoing.

Efforts to run the notorious South
west Washington "bootleggers' out
Of business BY selling whisky At
greatly reduced rates. led to ths ar
oolored. 1901 Linden courts northeast.
McCray was arrested on a dump at
18th and c strests. whore he was en-
ployed. by sergt O. T. Davis and Po-
liceman Nalley OF the nth precinct
Just as he waa about to conduct q
50 a quart (6outhwest "bootleggerB'
charge - and 45 q quartz
The police say that McCray admit
ted that he had been engaged in the
''bootisggtng' business for some time.
He stated that he confined his trade
When arrested the police found $50
in his pockets and Q quart Of whisky
on the dump. Four quarts Of the "100''
proof goods were found In his house.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
Files Cavsat to J. ]. Gavin's VIII.

Frances W. Gavin Of Norfolk. Va.
has hled in the Probate Court .
oaveat protesting against the will Of
his grandfather. John J. Gavin. who
died In Washington October z last
The grandson was given only 500
sssss sAs e.! sas =: sa,sss. @s..s.
bulk Of the estate was left to two
sons Of the testator, the eaveator
being = child Of deceased sen.
Evening star., 1918-07-10

Reported Jonkhser ]. Loudon Will
Be Named Minister.

AMSTERDAM. July s.-The Tele-
graaf learns that Jonkheer J. Loudon,
minister OF foreign affairs. Is soon to
be appointed minister At Washington.
Jonkheer Loudon, minister Of for
sign AFFAIRS Of tho Netherlands, was
minister to the United States in 1908.
Japan. His wife was Miss Eustis,
niece Of J. B. Eustis. former American
ambassador to France.
August Philips, who held the post ~
minister to the United States, was
granted leave Of absence owing to Ill
health several months ago.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
Speech Causes CONSERVATION.

This statement, which fatty con-
sradicted speeches. by the German en-
peror, who only . short time before
had referred to peace being won BY
''the strong German sword" was re-
ceived with CONSERVATION in the
reichstag and with sharp criticism by
the country. 1t was later reported
that DR.. Won Kuehlmann's words had
been approved by Gen. Ludendorff, the
German commander on the western
front. This brought to notice rumors
Of friction between Ludendorff and
the German crown prince and his
coterie, who comprise the radical
pan-Germanic elements in official
circles.
Soon after the address in the reich
stag,it became common knowledge that
DR.. Won Kuehlmann's retirement from
office would be forthcoming. Some re-
ports were to the effect that his ad-
dress was intended to inform the Ger
man people. that their armies could
not win the war. and was delivered
with the cognizance of. the emperor.
who, when he saw what q storm had
been stirred up, resolved to make Won
the scapegoat.
Evening star., 1918-07-10

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 10.-Measures taken
by the allies to aid non-bolshevik Rus
SLAMS on the Murman coast and pro-
tecting the Murman railroad and the
ice-free port Of Kola. are summarized
by the Daily Express from Russian
While the bolsheviki opposed the
landing OF allied troops. and even
agreed to trade the Murman coast to
Finland. the local population has de-
cided to Join the allies and secede
from the bolsheviki.
The first allied intervention occurred
early in April. when Finnish white
guards. assisted by Germans. faced
the red guards at Kem. The red
guards were reinforced by an Anglo
French detachment that had come up
on an armored train. The next Rus
sian report mentions the landing Of
forces of British marines to cooperate
In the defense Of the coast. Defensive
measures were said to be under the
leadership of three men, q Russian. .
Britisher and Frenchman.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
PLANNING HIGHER
TAX0N LUXUR|ES
Increases Proposed Range
From Autos to Expensive
Wearing Apparel.
MAY RAISE THEATER TAX

Preparations for framing the new
war revenue bill went forward in the
House ways and means committee to-
day, with attention centering upon the
list Of suggestions for new or higher
taxes on luxuries and necessities sub
mitted yesterday by the Treasury Do
partmept.
Members of the committee indicated
that the list would form the basis for
consumption taxes in their draft OF
tho bill. though some Of the proposals
would be changed and others disre-
garded.
Increases Suggested.
Besides doubling present taxes on
liquors and tobacco. Quadrupiing soft
drink levies, and making general in
creases In other existing rates. the
Treasury suggestions include taxes
of so per cent on retail prices OF
jewelry. watches and clocks except
those sold to Army and Navy men;
musical Instruments, etc; 10 cents a
gallon on gasoline to be paid by the
wholesaler; 10 per cent on hotel bills
for rooms over $3.50 4 day or Ameri,,
can plan over IS; 10 per cent on all
cafe or restaurant bills and taxes Of
unstated amounts on mems suits SELL
ing for more than $50. women's suits
over $40 and coats over $50; mons
hats over ~. shirts over 50. pajamas
over IS: gloves over 81; underwear
over 50; all neckwear and canes:
Women's dresses over s.5. skirts over
1l5; hats over $40: shoes over 50;
all furs. fans, etc; children's clothing.
including suits over SIS; purses. toilet
articles, etc. over 81.
Would Hit at Theaters.
In addition to all these taxes. which
would be levied directly upon the con-
sumer, the list proposes doubling the
present motion picture admission tax
and imposing a tax of per cent on
the present fllm tax eliminated.
There was a general discussion Of
luxury taxation without any conclu-
sions. The suggestions which the Treas
Try made were tentative proposals.
practically all Of which have beeen sug-
gested during the long series Of COM
mittee hearings.
So4An6o %SCo1 6bos
Hearings before the committee neared
the close today with the offering of tes-
timony by wholesale jewelers. in regard
to taxation of their industry. The
jewelry retailers and middlemen have
been heard previously.
Magazine and newspaper publishers
will make their final effort to obtain
q repeal of the postage zone rate law
at q hearing tomorrow. Chairman
Kitchin has announced that drafting
of the bill will begin next Monday 1t
10 planned to have a tentative draft of
the bill in form for consideration at
that time.
Tho committee Is disposed to concede
that corporations. like individuals, should
be allowed to deduct from their income
tax returns, contributions to charita-
BILE. religious and educational pur-
poses.
The present law allows persons, but
not corporations. to make such deduc-
tions provided they do not exceed Is
Der cent of their total income. a
number of committee members have
indicated belief that corporations
and individuals should be treated
alike in that respect in the new law
so as to stimulate contributions to
Red Cross and charitable purposes. as
q patriotic proposition.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
Tenure Comparatively Brief.

DR.. Richard Won Kuehlmann became
foreign minister August 8. 1917. sue
oeeding DR.. Alfred F. NJ. Zimmerman,
whose retirement closely followed tho
exposure Of his plot to involve the
and Japan in the event that this coun-
try showed any inclination to join the
entente allies. DR.. Won Kuehlmann's
conduct Of the foreign once appeared
to be more than usually SUCCESSFUL
until June 2B last, when he appeared
hefore the reichstag to discuss the
political aspects Of the situation fac
ing Germany. During his address, he
said:
war and the number OF powers. IN
cluding those from overseas, that are
engaged, its end can hardly be Ak
pected through purely military de-
ctsions alone and without recourse to
diplomatic negotiations"
Evening star., 1918-07-10
Traffic Excessive.

'aThe traffio was also excessive. Our
observers reported buildings on fire
at the Souillard farm and the explo-
sion by our batteries Of what is be-
lieved to have been trench mortar
dump. Our troops were
active in ambush and
patrols and our bat
teries were active. During the bonn
bardment of vaux we replied with
counter offensive preparation fre.
''This sector on July 8 to July 7
an increase in enemy ar
tiliery activity on the right half Of
our line, where there was consider
able use Of gas, shrapnel and high ex-
plosive shells. Most Of the shells were
of small or medium caliber. Barrage
fire was put down in the vicinity of
Vaux and Hill 20t. The German air
forces were still very active. The
planes flew in groups Of varying size
At about noon q German patrol of
hve machines was attacked and driven
OF by five OF our planes. The moye-
ment of troops and trafic in the Ger
man rear areas continued abnormal
Our own troops continued their ac-
tivity in patroling. Our batteries were
also active.
Evening star., 1918-07-10
Allied Warships in Harbor.

Two British and one French war
ship and some British trawlers were
Russian squadron. A report from the
committee Of the White sea feet to the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
Agreement Reached Whereby
They Jointly Will Protect
Orient From GsrIiian
Aggression.
STEP is NOT KNOWN
Arrangement Fellows Months
o. Negotiations Resulting
From Japanese Proposal
to Occupy Siberia.

Pori: E,ia,y M, -,
rila@S. May ~17,--Japan ana
Cni1a. have been informed bv tho ,uia,
governments tina, +ha,,
for entente ,g,i1,,aIvs nave arranged
meet tie da,.nra 49, 49, SooAesauon la
Of tlc ;ar 80 f,nn, S r. J. l lhe peace
tlon 'fn 'efiiah Penetla-
" 4hi7.~.o, M, on
n5ili;art, =, ~ 1V.--the eafente
thrcats Ia ~ Nv ~ a,Iaiissd TO meet
CarI,,s, -ono+ ~ - y oi .t's iat east ny
6av fror, oa,ta Ion. a. Iepofted to-
a purely dafen, - uaiueistood fete as
artic;not toa So measure, IN which
mar, n,,r,,on naN".' aila 1nlia. It's prt-
Manrbnrta ui, - sas OF
ta,,isnn &c W. possibilities OF It's eX-
ss,,oh 49, q
-o1av 49, 49, l,s.t.ioh Us is anallaole hare
1o, o. 49, iot $40" Iully nov tho
er1neen,'s " ale Amerlca9 gov
strn tio,, :, Ia on ihiiitafy demon
nvor ~, "a 'ot''eiid. II IS clear. how
~ .'Sf ,iio| Sfseilent Is ccntlned at
piE re : solei% to Japan and China.
bnan 'o,au eliae negotiations nave
iooti,r to 4 10 d, Fekifs n Tohio
s,4faL ~ ~ dtloli OIL the TWO
l".lo, ~ III ma airection: Japan Gnder
No. ~ ,l - WIN hhSianu aud also unr
sha ,n,,,s Ipi ,t,l selt-lihpose when
~ 'oliyu tle entente allies. felt hcl-
s sel It.i seaple WIN maintaining The
no., 49, 10y 20 ine ~ lA&lSt. When Gee
itsni i u, 49, b.9t TO manifest
, .e,it .7a'slt se t'e Japanese govern
maeit toiieeiNeu q pan OF military .oc-
nni1ntio, ~ Sothe isoIIionS Oh SIBERIA.
n a,,a .'ie polt ai NladlFostok and a
- "tohs the olpef12n ral,Wa%, Ger.
rli a as lar west as Lake Ba!N'i and
po ioSp1 ~ sie ofai inou;llains'
a = eil'ii,dlis INJURIES a!fecteq q" the
at..o,.te lo"eis ho"cNet, dcNeiopea Il
: = eii'Sile-' ,ti!ugu hloNeI.ieht OF th2t
NJ; a. ~ 30 ~. ilerc Nas no Glsp9*
1ion 20 quest!oh Jtl2tf $ sincerity, bat
count vas expressed as 20 the aetna!
C~,aesi,se VI imminent sanger tfoIa
Isa ilSh repression IN NAT laf 2il
9uasteF OF .he "ofia While inc United
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
DRUGGISTS AMBULANCE
TO GO INTO SERVICE

Aberdeen, s. D., May 1.-THE Rec
Cross ambulance, outfitted in the most
approved style and presented to the
state of South Dakota by the State
Pharmaceutical association at its last
nnual convention in Watertown last
fall, will see actual service in the near
future. according to word just received
from Adjt. Gen. w. A. Morris.
The ambulance was presented to the
state by the druggist with the request
that Governor Eorbeck give IT TO what
ever South Dakota organization seemed
most worthy of it. South Dakota mill
tary organizations, however, as was he
cas- with many other states, We're
scattered and largely lost their identity
with the mobilization of the national
army in the environments and this wish
could therefore not be carried out. In
the meanwhile the ambulance has been
stored in the Martell garage here.
According to word from the adju-
tant general, the ambulance has now
been accepted by the surgeon general
OF the United States army and will be
ShipDed at once.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
CHURCH is PLEDGED
TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT

Aberdeen, S. D., May 16.-The an
nual conference Of the Evangelical AS
ISOLATION church for the Dakotas,
which has just adjourned its sessions
at Streeter. N. D., passed resolutions
affirming the loyalty Of the denomina-
ton to the United States, praised the
course of President Wilson in the war
and resolved that we pledge u
earnest cooperation in every move
ment looking toward an early and
righteous peace"
Aberdeen was chosen as the meet
ing place of the conference for 1919.
The ministers were stationed as fol-
flows:
Aberdeen District-C. w. Zech. pre-
siding elder; Aberdeen, A. l.. Horn;
Beresford, r. D. Dexheimer; Big Stone,
William Gaines; Butler, G. w. Hoefs;
Clear Lake, II. c. Haag; East Pierre,
p. e. Hager; Groton. j.. e. Booth,
Hazel. j. Burkhardt; Hayti, A. w.
Heidinger: Hettinger, j.. Weinands;
Isabel, to be supplied; Mclaughlin, to
be supplied; Milbank, w. c. Menges;
Plankinton, j.. d. Musser; Olivet, l.. H.
Moore.:A Parker. r. Tammcn; Ramona
G. r. B%orchardt; Scotland, L. A. Young
Sioux Falls. to be supplied; Twin
Brooks. L. M. Bingaman; Watertown,
G. e. Bonner; Yankton, S. Finkbeiner.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
SOUTH DAKOTA BOY
WOUNDED BY PRISONER

Utica, s. D., May 16.-That the
fighting front In France is not the only
place where American soldiers are in
danger Of being shot, is shown by the
experience Of Clifford Hammond, a
Yankton county young man. In a let
ter to the home folks from his station
in a navy yard in the United States,
he states that he is in the hospital re-
covering from two bullet wounds, ~one
in h arm and the other in the hin.
His arm is at least temporarily para
lyzed from the bullet which struck it.
Efforts are being made to remove the
buisets. While young Hammond was
on duty at the avy yard a prisoner
turned a Colt gun loose and young
Hammond received two of the shots
before he could get out OF range.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
SUNDAY SCHOOLS ARE
BACK OF PRESIDENT
South Dakota Association
Adopts Stirring Resolutions
AT Sioux Falls In 1919.

Watertown, S. D., May1s.-A, score
Of invitations from religious and civic
organizations and city officials won the
1919 convention of the South DaAou!
Sunday School convention for Sioux
Falls by unanimous vote as the 42nd
convention closed here.
Over 1900 delegates passed resolu-
lions asking that President Wilson
use every honorable means to bring
about legislation for immediate nation
al prohibition until the war is won,
.indorsing the move to cease the use of
wheat and wheat products for a peri
Cd OF 80 days, UNFOLDING woman's suf-
frage in South Dakota and pledging
support to the president in winning
the war.
George L.. Kemper. of Aberdeen was
elected state president; Rev. f. E.
Stockton of Watertown, first vice
president; George Cotton OF Volga.
second vic president; 7. e. Jenkins of
Carthage, recording secretary, and NJ.
d. Whisman Of Huron, treasurer. A
patriotic parade and patriotic adj
dress by Governor Norbeck were feat
ureS of the day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
HOT SPRINGS PAPER
HAS CHANGED HANDS

Hot Springs, S. D., May 1s.-w. A.
Warner, who was part owner of the
Hot Springs Star for six years. and
who has been sole owner and publisher
for the past four years, has sold the
paper to A. T. johnson of st. Louis.
Mo. who has taken charge of the
paper. Mr.. and Mrs. Warner and their
young son will spend a long vacation
on the Pacific coast, and then return to
the Black Hills to re-enter newspaper
work. Mr.. Johnson, the new propri-
etor, has been editor of tine Western
Newspaper Union at St.-Lou1s for Is
years, and prior ITO that time pub
lished several papers in Nebraska.
Mrs. Johnson is also a talented news
paper woman and writer, having been
a contributor to a number OF maya
zines.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
DlsLoYALlsTs GIVEN
PRISON SENTENCES

Aberdeen, S. D., May 1S.-Judge
James ID. Elliott in the federal court
imposed sentences on prisoners con-
victed or found guilty of various Of
lenses at the present term of court.
Edwin S. Reitz, convicted of violat-
ing the espionage act by seeking to OBJ
struct the draft, was given five years
in prison and 1000 fine; Walter Hey
nacher, same offense, five years in
prison; John Piepgress, OF Woonsocket,
who pleaded guilty to same offense,
one yea and a day in prison; Sam
Jacobs, of Mobridge, same o%ffense, two
ear and six months: John Bose, Of
Mobridge, threatening life of president,
two Years and six months; f. w. SAL
lett, failing to file translation of ar
ticles appearing in Dakota Freie
Presse, $500 fine; William Beaman, of
Webster, Illicit di%stillation of liquor,
two years; Felix Leabeau, felonious
assault on an officer of the law, two
years and six months. ReitZ and Hey
nacher have appealed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
MENNoNITEs CALLED
BY DEFENSE COUNCIL

Huron, S. D., May 1s.-Representa-
tives of the five Mennonite colonies liv-
ing in Beadle county were yesterday
brought before the executive commit
tee of the South Dakota Council of De
Tense, at the office OF G. w. Wright of
the committee, n examined touching
their attitude toward the civil govern
ment. One cause of their examina-
ton is the fact that ever since the
draft registration. and more especially
since the call for men to the service,
the Mennonites have objected to ser
vice, and claimed exemption on the
ground that it was against their re-
liglous beliefs. They have also, with
some notable exceptions refused to
subscribe to The Red Cross funds or
purchase Liberty bonds.
The examinations were conducted by
a. *. Gardner. In reply to his
questions h statement was made that
their bible, printed in the German
language, was for them the supreme
law OF their lives. And, in their view,
It's teachings are against war, II par
tlclpatlon In war in any u
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
DRAFTED MAN FAILS
TO REPORT FOR DUTY

Madison. S. D. May 1S.--Eleven men
We're sent from Madison to the Dun
woody institute, a technical school.
The recruits were escorted to the
depot by the band and home guards.
lngmar Iverson, one OF h men Sc
lected to leave for the school at this
time failed to appear for entertainment
and is expected 10 be booked as a de-
serter. II is said he has repeatedly
stated he would not go to war, and
that he sought to evade the registra-
tion claiming he was over age. How
ever, at the last moment did register.
When called for examination he put / IN
several claims for exemption-one that
he was a socialist and opposed to war,
another that he had religious scruples
and finally that he had d mother de-
on him. Both the local and
district boards ruled against his claims
and he was selected to go with this
latest contingent to Minneapolis.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
CHESTER BOY DEAD
AT SAN FRANCISCO
Ralph Costlow Was Graduated
From High School Early to
Enter Country's Service.

Chester. S. D., May 17.-Within a
comparatively short time after Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Fl. Costlow had received a
letter from their son, Ralph, from San
Francisco, where he was under army
training, stating that he had received
his uniform and felt like a regular SOL
der" because he had been appointed
to serve on guard duty. they received
a telegram stating that he had died
In a San Francisco hospital. He had
been sick only a few days. The young
soldier spent the past year attending
school in Lake Preston. being a senior
In high school. A few weeks ago he
was from further studies in
order that he might enlist in the serv-
Ice of his country. He was graduated
as a member of the class Of 1918, and
soon afterward departed for jefferson
barracks, and from there proceeded to
San Francisco. where he died.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-23
PRISONERS ARE TAKEN
TO FEDERAL PRISON

Aberdeen, S. d, May 2o-Four OF the
six men sentenced by Federal Judge
James d. Elliott are on their way to
the penitentiary at L~eavenworth, Kan,
in the custody of Deputy Marshal A.
w. Closson.
The other two, Edwin S. Rietz and
Walter Heynac4er, convicted of viola
ton of the espionage act and sentenced
to serve five years in the p~enitentiary,
were granted 90 days in which to ap-
peal their cases.
John Bosse, who pleaded guilty to
making threats against the president
of the United States, and Sam Jacobs,
who pleaded guilty to a charge of vio-
latton of the espionage act, each have
a two and a half year term ahead OF
them.
John Piepgress. of Woonsocket, has
been sentenced to n year and one
day for violation of the espionage act.
w. M. Beaman, who pleaded guilty tc
the Illicit manufacture of liquor, has a
sentence of two years ut Leavenworth.