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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
(By Morning Journal s

With the American Army in
France May Cby the Associated
Press) American prisoners of war
are being shamefully treated in Ger
man prison camps if all have had
the experience of an American inter-
viewed by a French soldier, also a
prisoner in Germany, Just before he
escaped. The Frenchmans story, as
told TO American officers follows:
"a short time before ] left Hameln
Hanover, | was able to have a few
minutes intei sw with an American
soldier who was taken prisoner sew
eral months ago on the French front
Being unwounded, he was assigned
directly to a prison camp. Weakened
by excessive work he was forced to
do in the salt mines and being un-
able to stay longer he was sent to
Hameln.
81 do not remember the name of
the man or the number of his regi-
ment, but he had been among the
first Americans in the trenches and
his home was in New York, He told
me that during the three months he
was in the HarZ mines he had lost
33 pounds.
"He was a man who was solidly
built and it could be easily seen that
he had been vigorous and healthy,
but when / saw him he was incredi-
bly, thin and so weak that he could
hardly cross room without stop
ping repeatedly leaning ON pieces of
furniture or supporting himself on
boxes piled there.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
CHARGES MADE.
BY GEN. MAURICE
RAISE A BIG ROW

London, May 7.-Considerable polit-
ical turmoil has arisen in England
over charges made by Gen. Frederick
B. Maurice, former director of military
operations at the British war office,
who recently was removed from his
post and sent to active duty in the
field after he had made statements
which were considered to be reflec-
ton on General Foch. commander-in-
chief Of the allied armies on the west
ern front
In letter appearing in the London
newspapers, General Maurice charged
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the
exchequer, and Premier Lloyd-George,
with having made mis-statements in
the house of commons regarding mill
tary matters A special court of In
quiry Is to investigate the charges
which are denied by Chancellor Bonar
Law on behalf of the government.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
American Prisoners Are Almost
Cooked Alive in Steam Chambers
And Then Forced to Stand TN SnOUI
Special Leased wire.)

"Gnglishmen also are badly treated
in the mines ! found out that three
of seven who were sent back to
Hameln died Package service does
not exist in the mines and the pris-
oners receive practically nothing.
Their only nourishment is from thin
soup made Of barley or cabbage,
sometimes salted Goldfish eggs, and
those of other fish which it is inn
possible to eat. There are few po-
tatoes and very little bread
"ft is impossible for man 10
work without becoming sick or
weakened to the point Of falling
down.
THE men are struck with rifle
butts and the flat side of bayonets
and are placed in dark cells on bread
and water. These cells are known to
the mine operators rs hot cham
bers' as they are heated by steam
to a high temperature. After the
men are held in these cells, they are
turned out I'm the snow, where they
are required to stand at attention
for n certain length of time. Needless
to say, deaths are frequent.
This American had been punished
several times in this way and told
me all that | am relating to YOU. !
am able to confirm his story because
other Englishmen and Frenchmen
saw at Hameln did not have the
strength even to hold a cigarette
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
SHOOT, AND THEN
CALL THE POLICE
IS ORDER IN K. c.

Kansas City, Mo, shoot and then
call the police" was the counsel given
by John l.. Ghent, chief of detectives,
today, following efforts to apprehend
the man responsible for terrorizns
women by midnight visits TO bed
rooms and threats of attack. The
chief ordered his men to bring in the
assailant dead or alive,
For three weeks reports have been
the police, at times six or
eight in night, of visits of man
the police call the binder" because
of his method of throwing flash
light into the faces of his victims.
Miss Catherine NJ Ritter was found
last night on thef floor of iher bed
room with a bullet wound in her neck
and her condition today is dangerous.
She said the intruder was q negro.
Robbery appears to be the motive
for the visits.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Sedition Bill Is Passed 293 to L;
Socialists Quick to Recognize III
tBy Morning Journal Special Leased wire)

ing to consider a referendum on repu-
dating the pacifist st. Louis platform.
The committee, which had legal ad-
vice, held that members who advo-
Gated retention of the st. Louis plat
form would be liable to prosecution
under the new law, and the commit
tee decided that it had neither the
legal nor the moral right to lead mem
bers into such trouble.
Congress by enacting the law, in
the view of the committee, has 'abro-
gated free speech"
The statement was signed by Adolph
Germer, secretary, Chicago: Victor
Berger, Milwaukee,; Seymour Sted-
man, Chicago; Morris Hillquit. New
York; Anna Maley, Minneapolis, and
John M. Work, Chicago.
1t was decided to hold meeting of
party leaders here August 10. to lay
plans for the congressional campaign
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
WARREN TO RUN FOR
U. S. SENATE AGAIN

Cheyenne, Wyo., May 7.-Senator
Francis f.. Warren, who year ago
announced his intention to retire from
the United States senate when his
present term expired will be candi-
date this fall he announced today in
telegram received here by Patrick
Sullivan, chairman of the republican
state central committee.
Senator Warrens action followed
the withdrawal yesterday of Repre-
sentative Frank w Mondell from the
republican senatorial race and also
the withdrawal of John NJ. Hay of
Rock Springs, also candidate for
Warren's seat w. s. Deming of
Cheyenne withdrew as candidate for
congress to permit Mondell to run for
congress again and all the candidates
said their action was taken to induce
Warren to run again.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Russell MURDER TRIAL
NOW SET FOR JUNE 5
fsy aossIno JOURNAL spEctL LEASED wiRsI

FL Paso, Tex, May THE trial
of William Russell, charged with the
of Charles Qualey on the night
of January 2, will be tried at the pres
ent term of the district court. His case
has been set down for trial on June 3,
and is expected to be one of the most
bitterly fought murder cases in the
history of the state Qualey was a
mining man having large holdings in
Chihuahua and also at Gage, N. M.
Russell Is a banker.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
FOUR Av|ATORS
IN FLIGHT HAVE
FALL, 8 KILLED
,sr aosn,re ,esrsA stse,.. leased wrsl

ST. Louis, Mo-, May Lieut.. w.
w. Smith of Paw Paw, Ill, an in
structor at Scott field, a government
training camp for ayiators at Belle
Vile, Ill.,. was killed at O'Clock to-
night when he lost control of his ma
chine and fell 500 feet. A cadet in
the arplane with him was seriously
injured.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
RECEIVE No PAY,
MUT|NY FOLLOWS
lay MosNss JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w,sr

lBY moRhlNc JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wlsEl
FL Paso, Tex, May Delayed mail
received here today from Chihuahua
City brought the first information on
what was described as an attempted
mutiny in the federal garrison at Chi
huahua City on April 26. One letter
stated that there was firing through
out that night and the shooting sound
ed like an attack,
Il Germ9n named herman Ple5s was
shot in the shoulder during the trou-
BILE and federal soldier attempted to
enter the home of Mrs. A. Pfeiffer on
the same night.
The mutiny resulted from the fact
the soldiers had received neither pay
nor food for several weeks and had
been forced to beg or steal, the letter
stated. Twenty MeXicans were
killed, another report stated, including
General MartineZ's servant. After the
mutiny the troops were sent to other
stations away from Chihuahua City.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
There Is Considerable Artillery
Activity Along Flanders.
'front.' With Infantry Re,
naming in Its Trenches
AMERICAN FORCES ARE
STRENGTHENING LINES
British Lose 38,691 Officers
and Men in Killed or Wound.
ed in One Week, Heaviest
Since War Began,

Icy MORNING JOURNAL srEcn. -ststo wisE1
Still another day has passed with
out the Germans on the western front
attempting to begin q new phase OF
their offensive,
Everywhere along the line there
have been artillery duels, at some
points of considerable intensity, and
fine allied armies are lying in their
positions waiting with expectancy
and also with perfect confidence, the
blow that they realize soon will fall at
some point in Flanders or Picardy.
Nowhere have there been any in
fantry operations which arose in inn
portance above raids. Southwest of
Arras near Neuville-Vitasse, the Ca
nadians Monday nieht carried out n
successful stroke. killing number of
Germans and capturing three machine
guns. The French in the Amiens sec
tor also were successful in a similar
maneuver. In addition they repulsed
an attempted German attack.
Rain Retards Operations.
Doubtless the heavy ground due TO
the rains is holding back the prepara-
tions of the Germans, for ii is no easy
task to move UP men, guns and sup
plies over the morass in the shell
furrowed territory to the front. Mean
while the allied line everywhere is
being reinforced to meet the enemy
when again he unleashes his infantry
froceS. ..r
The Americans are taking a prom
inent part in this strengthening of the
line. NJ Clemenceau, the French
premier, who has just returned 10
Paris from visit to the battle front,
lis authority for the statnheht ehat
American troops are continuing 10
arrive in the battle zone in force.
An indication of the heavy fighting
the British are being forced to with
stand is contained in the list of cas-
ualtias reported during the week end,
,ng Tuesday, The list shows tota,
of 3s691. of which 6.555 officers and
men were killed or died of wounds.
In the aggregate the casualties are
the heaviest reported in any single
week of fighting.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08

tains stood in the Enclosed coming
tower as spectators.
Il am going to take yob to Ger
many for spell and see how you like
It," the German commander informed
the Britain.
Are you?' queried Captain Nc
Donald. whereupon he swung his fist
TO the Germans jaw and as the U-boat
commander fell, stunned, Mcdonald
climbed out of the tower and dived
into the sea.
There was wreckage floating and
good fortune brought Mcdonald to the
surface behind it so that he was hid
den from the sight of the enraged
submarine crew. During their search
for him a destroyer hove in view and
the Germans hastily abandoned the
schooner and the U-boat fled.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
AMERICAN STEAMSHIP
TYLER Is TORPED0ED

icy MORNING JouRau. SPECIAL LEASED wIREI
New York, May THE American
steamship Tyler formerly an Old Do
minion freighter, has been torpedoed
and sunk off the French coast Eleven
members of the crew were killed or
drowned
The Tyler was last reported as leav-
ing Portland, Me-, March 6 for Genoa.
She carried a cargo of grain shipped
through the Italian ministry of ship
ping. The vessel was one of the
American ships commanded by the
United States shipping board last Oc-
tober and since then has been en-
gagged in the Italian trade.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Would Go to Front
To AUenge Killing
OF Football Mate

WONNIN1 JOUFFFFNI bFENTNI LENstU
Missoua, Mont, May 1.-THE death
of Lieut.. John Rosenwald, the famous
football player of the University of
Minnesota, on a battle field in France,
caused an old team mate to leave his
business today and offer to take his
comrades place.
William Ittner of Darby, who play
ed football for Minnesota and later
for Montana university, heard of
Rosenwald's death today He was on
ranch when the news came to him.
He hurried to Missoula and told the
recruiting officers that he was ready
to enlist in that branch of the service
which would get him to France the
quickest He probably will be exam
ined tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
EX-klNG CONSTANTINE
Is SAID TO BE DYING
icy MOANING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w,ssi

Paris, May Former King Con-
stantine of Greece, is seriously i'll at
Zurich, Switzerland, according to a
dispatch to the Temps from Zurich.
Those at the bedside of the mon
arch. according to the correspondent.
regard a fatal termination of his ILL
ness as not improbable.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
PRACTICE GUNNERY IN
AIR; TWO ARE KILLED

Miami, Fla, May Lieut.. Melvin
e. Sullivan and Sergeant Calvin E.
Cronk of the marine corps were kill
ed at the Curtiss marine flying school,
near here, late today, when their arr
plane from which they We're practc-
ing gunnery fell about 700 feet.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Il NAMES ARE ON
PERSH|NC' s LIST

Washington, May The casualty
list today contained forty-one names
divided as follows;
Killed in action, 4; died of wounds,
2; died Of disease, O. died of other
causes, 1; wounded severely, Is;
wounded slightly, 13; missing in ac-
ton, 1.
Lieut.. Edmond j. La Porte of Plain
field, n, j., was the only officer
named. He died of disease.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Rio Grande, on
Rampage. FIOWs
OUer Vast Area

Brownsville, Tex, May 7,-Several
thousand acres of corn and cotton
crops on both the Mexican and Ameri-
can sides of the Rio Grande has been
flooded by high water in the river
and the crest of the rise has not yet
reached the lower section, according
to reports to city officials here today.
While the levees are still holding
the water out of this city much of
this construction is new and fears are
entertained that it may give way, par
ticularly on the Mexican side.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08

Washington, May THE last legls-
lative step toward final enactment of
the sedition bill with its broad grant
Of authority to punish disloyal utter
ances and curb disloyal publications,
was taken in the house today when
the conference report was adopted.
The bill is now ready for the presi-
dents signature.
The vote was 293 to 1. Representa-
tive London of New York, socialist,
was the only member voting in the
negative.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
DEAN GRESHAM DOES
NOT WANT BISH0PRIC
10Y sossne JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIFE,

San Francisco, Calf, May Dean
]. Wilmer Gresham of Grace cathe-
dral here, announced today that he
had declined the Protestant Espiscopal
of the Philippine islands to
which he was elected in New York.
April IS, by the house of bishops, to
succeed Right Rev. Charles Brent,
elected bishop of the diocese of west
arn New York.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
POWER OF MEASURE is
RECOGNIZED BY SOCIALISTS

Chicago, May THE power of the
espionage act is recognized in a for
NAL statement made mere today by the
executive committee of the national
socialist party.
The committee held special meet
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
TUG LOST BY BEING
OLD AND OVERLOADED

Washington, May Loss of the
navy tug Cherokee off Cape Henlopen
Del. last February 26 with twenty
eight men is blamed by naval court
of inquiry largely upon the age and
condition of the craft and the failure
that she was overloaded and to heed
a storm warning.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
federation FavOrS Publishing
ssss. ms 80 Days Before Mar
Hage and Couple Be Given
Physical, Mental Exam.
MISS GEORGIA BACON
WINS SIGNAL VICTORY
There Are Reasons for BeIiey-
ing She Has Been Re-eIect-
ed First ViCe-presidenti
Convention to End Today,
l.r MORNING ,ou,s.. .-.e,.. ,..s.o was,


Hot Springs, Ark, May 7.--Leaders
of the General Federation of Women's
clubs attending the fourteenth bien-
nial convention of the organization
here, tonight, expressed the belief that
Miss Georgia Bacon of Massachusetts,
had been reelected first vice president
at todays election in spite of the op-
position that developed against her.
The result of the election will not be
announced until tomorrow.
Miss Bacon was opposed by some OF
the more ardent advocates of woman
suffrage on the ground that she en-
tertained anti-suffrage views, No cam
ddate was brought out but II was de-
clared that votes of her opponents
had gone to scattered" candidates.
win Close Tomorrow.
The federation will close its war
service" convention tomorrow night
with a meeting at which DIR. Anna
Howard Shaw suffrage leader and
chairman of the woman's committee
of the council of national defense will
deliver the principal address.
The choice of the convention city
probably will not be made at this time.
1t Is believed Minneapolis, Mimi. or
Asheville, n. c.. will be awarded the
next annual council meeting.
Favor Uniform Divorce Law.
At today's session the divorce ques-
ton came up again and resolutions
for a uniform divorce law we're drawn
up. No demand for a more strin-
gent law was included, 1t was agreed
that collusion should not be cause
TO prohibit the granting Of divorce.
since this were better than making
the statutory causes where parties
merely agreed to separate after falling
to live together happily.
1t was also recommended that bans
OF marriage be published thirty days
ahead of the marriage ceremony and
that the parties be subjected to physl-
cal ami mental examinations and GER
tain standards be required.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
UNCLE JOE CANNON IS
ONLY 81 YEARS OF AGE

Washington, May I. - Former
Speaker Cannon of Illinois was 50
years old today and the occasion was
made subject for a demonstration by
his colleagues when the house con-
vened at noon. Mr.. Cannon spoke for
ten minutes declaring he is more con-
vinced every day that American pa
triotism is not confined to one party.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Cbarocd With iioarding Flour.

III Paso, Tex, May T.-Mrs. NJ. It.
schuster. manager of Providence hos
nital here. was arrested this afternoon
nv federal officers charged with hav-
ing more flour and sugar stored at the
hospital than the food regulations per-
mitted,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
OFFICER DESERTS
GIVES BAD PAPER

10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL tsAsSe wiprl
Camp Kearney, San Diego, Calf.,
May sergeant Major Frank b. Da-
Wis, alias Dyer, formerly of the intel
ligence office, Fortieth division. here,
has been arrested at Camp Dodge, la.
Intelligence officers say charges OF
pro-German activities may be made
against him here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
CHARGES OF FORGERY
ARE TO BE MADE

San Diego Calf. May Charges
of desertion and forgery Of checks
have been lodged against Davis and
two men have been sent to Camp
Dodge to bring him here. Intelligence
officers expressed qualification over
the capture, as they said his work in
the intelligence office had given him
military information of considerable
value to an enemy of the United
States
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Mayor Dahlman Defeated.

Omaha, Neb., May AFTER having
served twelve years as mayor OF
Omaha, James C, Dahlman, known as
the cowboy mayor, was today defeated
for reelection, according to returns
received up to midnight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
PERSIANS FORCED TO
EAT ONE ANOTHER TO
KEEP FROM STARVING

Washington, May 7.-Condi-
tions in Persia are described as
) desperate in dispatch to the
) state department today from the
American legation at Teheran
, Famine is increasing and typhus,
) the message said, is prevalent in
most of the cities.
; The food shortage, the lega-
ton reported, has forced the pop
) ulation to eat dogs and even
; practice cannibalism.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Pitcher John Murray Released.

Boostn, Mass, May John Muir
ray member of the pitching staff
of last years Georgetown University
baseball team, was released by the
Bostan National league club tonight
Murray Joined the club during the
spring training trip.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
LOCAL REPORT.

A summary of local weather condi-
tions for the twenty-four hours ended
at d. m. yesterday follows: MAXI
mum temperature, so degrees: mini
mum, 4S: range, 80; temperature at
S p. M, 49, southwest wind; partly
cloudy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
New Troale Commissioner

Washington, May William b.
colver TODAY became chairman of the
federal trade commission, succeeded
hy William ]. Harris. John f. Fort
was made vice chairman
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
Peace Treaty Signed.

Amsterdam, May The peace
treaty between Rumania and the Gen.
tral powers was signed yesterday
morning. says an official dispatch
from Bucharest today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
CASUAL TIES FOR
BRITISH 38,69l
10y posnrHo 10 ,EnA- ssre,., lsAsro w,srI

tuY soFNtNo 10 IHHAL sPECtAL LgAsEo wtstI
London, May british casualties
reported during the week ending today
reached total Of 3S,60l,
British casualties reported during
April, starting with low figures in the
first week began 10 mount rapidly
thereafter SO that the total for the
month reached 52475. The returns
from the heagy' fighting against the
German offensive in late March and
April now are apparently in full flow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-05-08
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver. Colo, May New Mex
leo: Wednesday and Thursday fair;
not much change in temperature.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-16
PAT 0'BRIEN TO LECTURE
ON ESCAPE FROM GERMANY

At the Turner on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 80, Pat O'Brien will lecture un-
der the auspices of the Watertown
Separate Company, Wisconsin Nation
al Guard. The Brooklyn Times says
OF him:
That the day of miracles is not re-
corded alone in ancient archieves,
but also in the British war records of
today in London was the belief OF
those who heard Lieut. Pat O'Brien
OF the Royal Flying Corps describe
the almost unbelievable experiences
OF his escape from Germany, where
he was a prisoner of war, before an
audience that filled the Academy of
Music last night. His miraculous and
hair-breadth escapes from death, his
never-failing courage in vending his
exceedingly difficult journey by night
through the enemy's country, his ap-
pearance before the King of England,
together with a description OF air bat
ties, when he calmy spoke of twelve
and fifteen thousand feet altitude,
made his audience feel dizzy, and sent
a cold shiver down many a spine
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-10-16
Is 80 YEARS OLD.
John Muth Observes Anniversary
With His Daughter.

John Muth, veteran cigarmaker and
veteran OF the Civil war, is so years
old today In honor of the event he
went to GAINESVILLE this morning to
spend the day with his daughter, Mrs.
G. D. Cannon. Mr.. Muth is probably
the oldest cigarmaker in the city, but
he has not followed that occupation
for several years since he resigned the
foremanship in Wiggenhorn Bros.
factory, which he held for many years.
He enlisted in Co. E, goth Wisconsin
infantry, August Is, 1862, and followed
the regiment during all its battles as
corporal and sergeant He was mus
tered out July IA, 1865. Although four
score years, he enjoys good health
and is a familiar figure on the streets
of the city.