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The Washington times., 1918-09-15
SENATE MAY PROBE
PACKERS LOBBY

The Senate Committee on Agricul-
activity OF the packers against any
action toward carrying out the recon-
mendations Of the Federal Trade Com
mission. is threatening to conduct
lobby investigation 70 determine
whether the packers have lobby in
Washington.
The committee will hold a meeting
next Tuesday and may initiate an in
quiry then. The committee members,
or rather those that have been giving
special attention to the trade commits
sion report and who want the recon-
mendations carried out, are incensed
over a recent attack on the trad"
commission by the United States
Chamber OF Commerce.
VIII Seek Motive.
The committee is likely to set on
foot an inquiry as to who are the di-
rec;ors OF the Chamber of Commerce.
and why that body should take a
course that in effect amounts to de-
tense of the packers.
While it has been widely reported
and believed the Mr.. Hoover. the
Food Administrator, was adverse TO
the recommendations OF ln6 1TdGt
Commission. il has developed through
his conferences with Senators that
he fully recognizes the evils in the
packing situation. Unless ordered to
do so by the President, however. he
does not feel inclined TO initiate any
thing toward dealing with the Big
Five.
Want Federal Ownership.
limitations have reached Senators
from Administration quarters that
the President contemplates steps to
bring the packers under Government
control. However, those Senators
who have been agitating the subject
will not be satisfied unless the Gov
eminent owns the stockyards. More
over. they will not be satisfied with
action in the nature Of temporary
plan for the war period.
What they are looking 10 is the es-
adjustment of a new order Of things
as a permanent proposition. which
will make the stockyards public utiH-
ties. will carry out the trade com
mission recommendations in a perma
nent way, will mean rigid control OF
the packing plants. If not public own
ership, and will compel the packers to
cut loose from the large number OF
other lines of business into WHICH
they have fastened their tentacles.
The Washington times., 1918-09-15
No Longer Safe.

The Germans now see everywhere
nenaces OF attack one dispatch de-
cIared. They feel that their front no
longer holds safe any place"
An American offensive in Alsace is
feared throughout the Grand Duchy
OF Baden, which will be the first to
come under allied fire when we reach
the Rhine.
ofhcials and the press at Mulhausen
are trying to check the rumors now
being spread through all that section.
The menace Of an American offensive
and the fear that long-range guns
will raze towns in that region is mad
" alarming inhabitants, dispatches
state. Evacuation of MuIhausen is
referred to openly, and some rumors
circulated among the populace are
that the Germans will evacuste all
Alsace and most OF the province OF
Baden
The Washington times., 1918-09-15
Threats Of Punishment.

Threats of punishment are being
handed about freely to check the
Tumor mongers.
Attempts OF the German war office
TO camouhage the truth about Foch's
gains are provoking exasperated COM
nents from German editors, who de-
clare Won Hintz. the German secretary
of state, il making game of them
Won Hintz recently declared the Ger
man press enjoyed as much liberty as
the entente press. The official press
agency distributes long accounts of
"babble' about the conversation be-
tween the Kaiser and the Car of
bulgaria. one editor says, but says not
word about military events OF i'm
portance on the west front Even
the semf-official organ, the Koelnische
Zeftung, declares that the mfsinfor-
nation given to the press in Germany
only makes foolish hopes which are
followed by disfllusion and distrust.
The situation in southern Germany is
considered the fruit OF this policy of
misrepresentation by the German Gov
ernment-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
HIGHER oARFARE IN LAWRENCE
City Commission Allows 7-Cent Rate
Pending p. e. C. Approval

Lawrence, Aug. AT a special
meeting of the city commission last
night the city proposed to allow the
street railway company permission
to raise its rates from 5 to cents.
providing the company will not make
application for such increase in fares
to the state utilities commission and
providing that the increase in reye-
nue. resulting from the raise would be
used for improving the street railway
property in the city.
The propositions of the city were
included in an ordinance amending
the franchise held by the street rail
way company. 1t was not acted upon,
but was held over until the next reg
ular meeting, August S. because of
the unwil1ingness of the street railway
company's attorney to agree to the
provision included. At the next meet
ing President Albert Emmanuel Of the
street railway company will be pres
ent, and the city will take the matter
of guarantees up with him before TAX
ing action on the ordinance.
The city officials take the stand that
since the raise is asked by the street
railway company as a temporary mat
ter, it need not be carried before tn.
state utilities board. but may be grant
ed under the provisions of the cit
franchise They believe that # the
raise is granted by the state board it
would be a permanent one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
AT SALINAS SHOW
This Is Last Day of Monster
Tractor Exhibit.
Seventy Thousand Visitors in
One Day Is Record.

Salina, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE biggest
day of the biggest tractor demonstra-
ton ever staged is past. All records of
attendance and interest in power
farming implements were surpassed
by seve nty thousand visitors who were
in Salina Thursday at the fourth day
of the national tractor demonstration,
where every type of tractor and motor
lied farming equipment was on prac
teal display.
A summary of the entrants in the
demonstrations showed 1872 motor
drawn and driven implements and trac-
tors were in operation in the demon
stration fields at the same time. On
account of the large attendance the
demonstration was divided into two
sections, discing being done in one
tract, while blowing was being done
in another, thus enabling more to get
cloce view of the tractors work.
Officials of the demonstration say
there were represent; tives of twenty
nations watching the demonstrations
here. Howard Coffin, head of the en-
cheering staff of the government war
industries board, was one of these
making scientific examination of the
exhibits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02

Harry Caylor is one of the best
human interest writer's ever known
in Topeka newspaperdom. Blessed
with keen insight into the little
within the offices. and posse ssing an
original and clever style, he has
thrilled thousands of State journal
readers with his written accounts.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Caylor. 1895 Central avenue. He is
married and Mrs. Caylor will live at
the family home on Central avenue.
Harry Caylor came to the State
journal as a "cub" in 1912. He was
assigned to the North Topeka, "beat."
He began to see things in North To-
peka that were never discovered there
before by other newspaper men. 1t
wasn't long before -Caylor was trans
ferred to other parts of the city for
the State Journal. For three years he
was with this paper. He then went
to the Kansas City Star where he
worked for OIL year and returned
After a few months the Santa Fe
needed a man in the publicity depart
ment The officials of the road had
experienced Caylor's work as railroad
reporter and promptly took advantage
of the Find" After eight months of
active work for the Santa Fe. Cayior
heard the call of the newspaper office
again and he returned to the State
journal.
For the last two months. despite
his deferred classification, Caylor has
been attempting to enlist. First be
tried the cavalry. He was rejected on
account of eyesight. Then he tried
the navy as a seaman. This time 1t
was eyesight and weight. His third
attempt was a training camp. Again
he was rejected. The other day the
navy sent out a call for experienced
newspaper men to be used in the pub
licity department at home and over
seas and Caylor passed the examina-
ton and reports Monday at Kansas
City. He is in hopes. after a period of
training, to be sent abroad.
Caylor is a tireless worker, fear
less reporter and man who has made
thousands of friends thru his fair and
impartial treatment of all news
events. His departure is a loss to the
State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02

Buy all you need for IMMEDIATE or
NEAR FUTURE in our line during this sale
Every article in the house is a wonderful
value at prices we name. Here are few
items that give you some idea of the big bar
gains in store for you. Come early-Come
often-See for yourself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
HARRY CAYLOR TO NAVY
ice Flag for Well Known Reporter.

Harry E. Caylor. known on every
newspaper run" in Topeka as "'Han-
some AIRY" leaves tomorrow for Kan
sas City, to begin training as yeo-
man in the publicity department of
the United States navy. His depart
ure calls for the nineteenth star on
the State Journal service flag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-02
Our Buying Power

enables US to purchase from Americas larg-
est and best makers in their lines at their
VERY LOWEST PRICES and that's the
basis on which we offer goods to the trade.
EVERY item in this store is NEW UP TO
THE MINUTE MERCHANDISE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
FLAGRANT FALSEHOOD.

Ii has been reported that Congress
man c. c. Carln voted against the
$3.50 to 1913 wheat, and that his bal
lot caused this measure to be defeat
ed in the House of Representatives.
The aforesaid report has been posi-
lively denied by Mr.. Carlin, and can
be proven as an absolute falsehood
by him. -.
We print in another column a let
ter from Mr.. Carlin TO Mr.. G.. NJ. Pan
mill, of near Raccoon Ford, Orange
county, in which the former makes a
thorough explanation of the matter
He has given US perfect representa-
ton and in these serious war timcs
it would be the worst thing that could
possibly be done to make any change
in that office.-Orange Observer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15

record. however, as faithfully as we
may, nothing of worldwide primary
Importance to mankind can De found
to accredit German genius. His plod-
ding persistency to reproduce that
which has been invented is his .su-
premest talent.
As our contemporary says, the Ger
man is not inventive. The world
would have been a thousand years be-
hind, had it been necessary to wait on
Germany. There would have been
no printing press or typewriter, no
steam engine, electric power or cleo
trio light, no telephone, telegraph,
wireless or otherwise, no submarine,
aeroplane, sewing machine or moving
machine. Her, great development IN
chemistry would leave the world with
out the anesthetic OF antitoNin.
They have the spirit and talent OF
application, but til sor?e one comes
along to tell Of SOM. great power IN
nature, they have thus far displayed
but little genius 20 discover It then.-
selves. 1t is not our purpose to IN
dervalue their "kultur" They can do
some other things besides make 81
logna sausage, saue!Eiaut, beer ard
pretzels. TIE German has many po-
tentials Qualities that are playing AMI
will play strongly in his chalf in this
war; but IS new emergencies arise
and arise they MIST, he viii ind that
the geni1s of the world is pltted
against him, and he will nat DC abe
70 pet hold of tao idea; that are surely
to prove his undoing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
WHAT GERMAN RULE MEANS.

, The systematic exploitation of Bel
GUM by the Germans under the So
called "RatEenau Plan" is revealed for
the first time to the American people
in the latest publication of the Com
m!ttee on Public Information, entitled
German Treatment of Conquered
Territory" 1t is based upon unpub-
lisshed reports to our Department of
State, and other sources as yet little
known in this country, and presents
an appalling record of calculated Ger
man greed and brutality Much Of
The most damning evidence is derive!
from the official orders and other ut
tcrances of the Germans themselves.
The Rathenau plan was suggested
early n August. 1911. by DIR. Walter
Rathcnau, president Of the General
Electric Company Of Germany. It con-
sisted essentially in the formation, UNI
Ger his direction. OF bureau to pro-
cure an unfailing supply Of essential
raw materials for the war. such as
rubber, saltpetre. metals, etc, both
by purchase IN neutral markets and
b. seizure in occupied territories. Sc
cretly a more dastardly purpose was
pursued. 'Thc plan aimed not merely
at making war support war by con-
tributions and acquisitions forced
from the conquered peoples. It also
sought to destroy the industries
among the subject peoples SO that it
might not be possible to build them up
again Cor some years. if a all. In
the meantime, the German authorities
counted upon their ability to capture
the markets Of the world for, their
own wares"
As an example Of the deliberate
crushing of Belgian competition. the
case of the glass industry is cited.
This was one OF the most hourishing
industries Of Belgium before The war.
and German glass manufacturers
could not compete with it in the ex-
port trade. In the words Of the head
of the German organization Of glass
manufacturers. 1T became vital to
the German manufacturers of glass
wares that the Belgian manufacturers
should be stopped from going to neu-
trail markets Accordingly, the Ger
man administration in Belgian was
appealed to. and 1t promulgated "an
order stopping Importation, transit,
and expectation" of these goods. Seiz-
IRE CT Belgian trade secrets was an
other featude Of this typically German
plan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15

He compared the ideal expressed IN
Longfcllow's Excelsior" with the one
in Sidney Lanier's "Song of the Chat
tahoochee," showing personal pcrfcc-
ton to be the goal of the former,
while in the other, the little stream
starting in the high places, winding iE
and out along its tortuous way, turn
ing the millwheels, watering the val
leys and finally mingling with the
great ocean after awhile, demonstrate
ed the truest conception OF the noble
ideal of coming down and reaching
out to help others.
He said the tragedy of life occurred
when one caught up with his ideal
and as striking illustration pictured
the great Danish sculptor, Thorvals-
den, when he had finished the statue
Of the Christ and had invited somc
friends to witness the unwilling Of it.
Amidst their enthusiasm occasioncd
by its beauty and excellence the arts.
himself was found weeping, and when
asked the reason, he explained that
he realized that in this work he had
reached the highest pinnacle of his
art, that ever before he had always
found something somewhere upon
which he might improve, but in this
nothing remained to be done, his work
was finished.
A strong undercurent of patriotism
ran through Prof Smiths discourse,
leaving no room for doubt as to The
qualities Americanism stands for in
spring confidence in the splendid ma
terial now being offered up in the
great issue.
Altogether the lectures were high
~ instructive and thoroughly appre-
ciated, Prof. Smith leaving choice food
for thought in his earnest remarks.
LYDIA r. SPOFFORD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
BEWARE OF THE SNEEZER.

Careless sneezcrs and the promiscu-
Gus coughcrs and spitters menace the
nations health. Because of the large
sick rate and consequent considerable
number of deaths in the new armies
due to diseases spread through the
transfer of mouth or nasal secretions,
Surgeon General Gorgas, of the army,
has launched a nationwide campaign,
through the army medical corps, for
the elimination so far as possible OF
the danger of infection due to care
lcssness on the part of the general
public.
General Gorgas' statement says:
sickness rates in camps throughout
the country could be held to the mini
mum if the soldiers and general pub
lie as well stopped promiscuous cough
ing and splitting" Referring TO the
diseases spread in the manner mer-
toned, he says: "The difficulty in
controlling these diseases lies in the
fundamental fact that human beings
scatter germs without any considera
ton, despite rules and regulations to
the contrary.
"Onc sneeze in a crowded street car
could infect many persons in the car
with ammonia, or measles, or mumps
or diphtheria, or meningistis, or in
fantilc paralysis, or tuberculosis. One
hearty cough could do the same. In
either case spread of any of these
diseases could be prevented if a sneez-
err or a cougher used his handkerchief
as cough-catcher' to snceze or cough
in "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
LIVING IN PERlLOUS TIMES.

The weather yesterday was ideal,
truly springlke. The streets and
roads leading to this city were throng-
ed with automobiles, while the cleo
trio trains landed many visitors in
our midst. The newspapers of The
day had shown that the allies were
holding the Huns, and that the force
of their drive was ebbing. This in
telligence had sent joy and gladness
into many hearts. But in the after
noon Washington newspaper, which
is circulated in this city, announced
in large headline that a plot to kill
President Wilson had been unearthed
in Chicago, and chat arrests had been
made. This statement cast cloud
over the war news.
Many recalled the fact that yestcr-
day was the anniversary of the assas-
sination of President Lincoln. Fifty
three years have elapsed since that
Good Friday night horror brought
forth Indignation from every honest
heart in America.
The officials in Washington are not
disposrd-or pretend they are MOTTO
regard the matter seriously. We hope
their conclusions are properly based.
But three of our Presidents have fall
len by bullets Of assassins. The civil
war was over when Lincoln was muir
dcred; Garfield was Slain in times of
peace by man who was seeking
notcriety. and William Mckinley was
ruthlessly shot down by a German
anarchist while attending a fair in
times of universal tranquility.
We sincerely hope that the secret
service men will do their utmost to-
ward informing all persons who may
III any way be plotting or who are In
sympathy with those who would harm
our President # they had the oppor-
tunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
'eer- gtaFs.12sf

in the effectiveness Of submarine war
fare as revealed in. the last two week
ly reports issued by the British adj
miralty. OF course, these reports,
favorable as they are to the allied
cause, cannot be relied upon as mark
ing beyond all doubt permanent and
radical change for the better, but
still they are significant as evidences
of steady improvement in the dc
fcnsive methods adopted to combat
the U-boats. In fourteen weeks OF
the present year these boats have
sunk 1872 British vessels of over 1000
tons each, whereas in the last ten
months of 1917 they disposed of 733.
This: was. at the rate of II per week.
If that rate had been maintained this
year the sinkings so far would have
numbered 239, as compared with the
actual figures, 1852. The Improvement
is so decided as to warrant the belief
that if it continues through 1918 the
ravages of the submarines will be
more than made up by new British
shipping, not to speak Of the 100000
tonnage which the. United States ex-
poets to have in the water before the
coming of 1919,
The Philadelphia Record in COM
1nenting upon present conditions, says
in German offensive movements TO-
ward the west the U-boats have been
regarded as a part of the general ac-
ton, constituting the extreme right
wing. Their ruthless warfare was in
auguratcd by the Kaiser in the con-
fident hope that it would cut off Great
Britain from much-nceded food ana
supplies and dispose her to accede to
a German peace. During the opera
tions of these boats last year the Ger
mans remained on the defensive in
France, partly to give Won Tirpitz's
disciples an opportunity to show what
they could do and partly because OF
the numerical inferiority of the Ger
man armies. Now that the submarine.
have failed the. kaiser is reduced 10
the single alternatice of striking a
tremendous blow on land if he would
force decision before the American
troops arrive in sufficient numbers to
give the allies marked superiority
over his armies.
Having lost on the sea, Wilhelm Is
stalking all on the land. Even if he
should win there temporarily the sea
power of. Great Britain, France and
the United States would still give
them the whip hand Germany can
not exist commercially without free
access 10 the sea. If the battle goes
ultimately against the kaiser, as VIC
cannot doubt that it will, he will have
lost on both land and water. When
nc recognizes this fact peace terms
will be in order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-15
CAUGHT IN POLICE NET.

Lewis H. Macfen, executive .secrc-
tary of the Virginia, Council Of De-
tense, sent communication recently
to the police justice of this city, in
closing resolution Of the council re-
questing police justices, mayors and
others before whom such cases may
come to do everything possible TOWARD
eliminating houses of ill-fame, which
exist more or less in all communities.
The matter is urgent at this time,
when large numbers of soldiers arc
encamped near certain cities. Vultures,
the shape.of lcwd women, gamblers,
hieves and others always follow ar
.rmy. It was so during our civil war
when at least one thousand women
took up their abode in Alexandria a
few weeks after the arrival of the
Federal troops. They remained here
until the departure of the SOLDIER,
and, as we stated recently, large
number later left New York on a
steamer for New Orleans, where they
intended to resume their lives Of
shame, but the steamer was sunk dur
ing storm on the coast, and none
were left to tell the tale.
Alexandria is now infested with
another generation of lewd wome-,
mostly colored, who would feign make
prey of our soldier boys, despite, the
many warnings the latter receive Or
how many churches and other buiiG
ings may be opened for their enter
fainment.
The police last Saturday night
coralled thirty-threc negro men anc
women in such resorts. Four were
: charged with " operating disorderiy
houses and two men with selling anu
distributing liquor in the houses OF
questionable repute. The Tour alleged
proprietresses were sent to the work
house for ninety days, the violators Of
the prohibition law were held for the
grand jury and the others fined s.
each for being in the places Most of
the latter class forfeited their collat-
eral by failing to apcar when Their
cases were called this morning.
The, women who conducted these
bagnios would have readily paid lines,
but the police department is dctcrm-
ined to keep them out Of mischief for
time at least.