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IWrit, v-" ims number and sk for depurt- The Becatub 16 Page. Today EKALD. VOLUME 36, NO. 340 DECATUR. ILLINOIS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEFILMlsER 28, 1917.

PRICE 3 CENTS MILLIONAIRE IN KHAKI AUSTRALIANS PUSH AHEAD AS GERMANS WITHDRAW Japan's Envoys Highly Honored by New York WOMEN OF RUSSIA DEFEND FATHERLAND GERMAN INFLUENCE INQUIRY IS PLANNED Heflin Demands Investigation to Learn Von Bernstorff Used Money to Influence Congress tion" some of the members later-Baer Mentioned. Mr. Heflin insisted that inquiry was advisable for the purpose of ascertaining how a man stood on the war at home as well as In Washington. In this connection he mentioned Representative Baer, who soon after his election to Congress as a representalp'e of the Non-Partisan league. Introduced a resolution asking for a statement of the British Strengthen Positions Taken Wednesday, Old Men Found Among Teu-j tonic Prisoners.

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM. pf. 2 The British eontirided to utrengthen the to which they battled their way Wednesday- The Australians completed thr-r ori'ii" German positions eastern extremity of Polygon v'fi'l 1" psil'n secured there were i' ke t.ut the enemy was Ti.ere ha ifn much hard fighting in tuii. but Thursday the weary yeroVarn apparently withdrew to more favorable, ground further ha and tr.s Australians pushed forward. i Omni Hummer Anaj.

South of th.it point the Germans hammer away with their ar-tlirv at tl, Urltish defenses astride l-'v Menm road ami make threats of an li'faii'V The neighborhood of 44 northwest of to be hotly contested ground, with "little pive or take on either side. At-out nine irmn counter-attacks various of preparation were i'-'Yen up tv the Australians during rhf Mit of th th-se were their infantry charges and skirmish fire. 1,147 PRISONERS. 2S The report from Fi'M Marshal Hail? last night refers hri-fly t'i the operations of In Flanders. On the previous day powerful hostile roiir.ter-at-tnk? it were repulsed with r.avj' losses and I.Hl Germans were lak'n prisi'iK r.

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.3 m-mun iiari -aiiia i mil I oka as a member of the Second Illinois service. Snapped at Camp Logan by This la Marshall Field III. as lie lo Field Artillery fully equipped for field International. SECOND LIBERTY LOAN EYPLA1NED BY M'ADOO Roosevelt Tells How Germany Was Forced to Act in 1902 NEW YORK, Sept. 28 Japan's imperial mission to the United States was welcomed late Thursday to the metropolis of the Western world, but Viscount Ishlt and his associates soon were made to feel something more than formal courtesy was back Of the hospitality.

-Hundreds of thousands of citizens cheered the representatives of America's war allies in the Far East. The route from the battery to Central park, was blazed with Nipponese banners. The colors of Japan being added to the flags of tne other allies. "Rainbow" Division. The 165 U.

infantry the "fighting 69th New York" 31,750 sun-bronzed National Guardsmen, part of ilie "Rainbow" division soon to sail for France, stood at attention along the east side of Fifth avenue, when the parade moved slowly past. The Japanese stopped at Union League club and reviewed the infantrymen. The Japanese were met at tne battery by a committee and escorted to the city hall where they were welcomed by Mayor Mitchel and Elbert H. Gary, whose guests they will be. Children Patlclpate.

Inside the court of honor at city halt, were six companies of United States regulars. 6.000 school children, 10,000 junior naval and marine scouts'. 400 boy scouts, three companies of the depot battalion of the Seventh regiment, two companies of soldiers and a battalion of the naval reserve. The police estimated that 200,000 persons lined Broadway from the battery to the city hall and as many more were packed around city hall park. The throngs were equally dense along Fifth avenue.

Ships Available for War Trade Will be Taken WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 Every merchant vessel of more than 2,500 tons deadweight capacity available for ocean service, will be requisitioned by the Government Oct. 15, the shipping board announced Thursday. American ships available for ocean traffic total slightly more than tons. Some already have been taken over for.

the army a-nd navy. Except where required for Government service, the ships will be turned back to their owners for operation on Government account. Will Cut Rates. The rates announced will cut sharp ly charter. and ocean freight rates of American vessels.

It is intended to apply them later to foreign ships chartered in the United States. The chartering will be in the hands of the shipping board's commission. Wela-ing Ring of New York, chairman. New Schedule. For freight vessels the monthly portion rates on a basis of deadweight tonnage are: More than 1,030 tons 8,001 to 10.000 tons 6,001 to 8,000 tons 4.001 to 6.000 tons 3,001 to 4.00J tons $6.75: 2,500 io 3,000 tons $7.

More For Knt Ships. Vessels of a speed in excess of 11 knots will be allowed fifty cents a ton additional for each knot or fraction thereof. For passenger vessels the board made two classes, comprising steamers with capacity of more than 150 passengers and R' with capacity of from 75 to 150. steamers are further classified as to speed. Within less than six months 438 vessels now available for ocean service, Including regular liners, will he either supplying American troops abroad or in trades considered vital to the conduct of the war.

Labor Troubles of West Will be Investigated WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 In preparation for an inquiry Into labor conditions in the West, the special commission appointed by President Wilson headed by Secretary of Labor and including John H. Walker, president of the Illinois Federation of La, bor, held its first meeting Thursday and received instructions for the president. After the conference at the WTilte House it was indicated that the commission which will leave Monday for Arizona, expects to broaden the scope of its survey to include the general labor unrest throughout the United States and to recommend a comprehensive policy of dealing with the situation as a war emergency. Will Vlalt Many The commission plans to visit Arizona, California, Utah.

Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho. Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and possibly New Mexico. By public hearings and private conversations with workmen, industrial leaders, state officials and leading citizens, the commission hopes to bring to light causes of strikes. Industrial Workers of the World activity and other industrial troubles hamp ering the country's war program. Covernora Will Help.

The governor of each state will be and his co-operation sought. Particular attention probably will be paid to the charges of organized labor that I. W. W. activities in many ci'ses have been encouraged and financed by corporations as a means of di "rediting the extension of labor or--'r uizition.

In this connection the 'eoo'tion of the workers from Arizona will be investigated early in the tour. MILK PRICES ADVANCE. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 23 An agreement a.

wholesale price of $3.29 a hun- pounds for milk, an advance ot a hundred pounds, was reached stiay at a meeting ui cuuoi-j y. Illinois Milk producers and the St i Iuis distributors in the East St. liuis, liL, city hall. Ketail prices are expected to be 11 cents a quart. r-KTROCKAD, Sept.

28 An army order issued Thursday gives high praise to the second women's fighting detachment at the front. The order says the women soldiers ar-ilved at a time of great difficalty. although held back by destruction of roads by rains and confusion caused by the retreating, demoralized troop. Nevertheless the women were perfectly disciplined and showed "that they were conscious of their duty of defending the fatherland." Motor Busses Used. Late Wednesday a fresh German division was rushed up in motor busses for an attack on the Australian righL They left the motors at a point a mile in front of the Australians and about 7 o'clock advanced in three waves, preceded by a heavy barrage.

Their progress was steadv until the Anzacs put a withering fire on their fiank. with" machine guns and rifles. The Germans left many dead on the field. Old Men Found. On the northern front of the new in- the region east of St.

Ju-lien, some interesting German erei to be found Thursday. A ember of the prisoners were old men. hey said the Germans had used up ill of their 1918 class and that as the 1319 class was not ready they were ailing upon the old men. One officer took a very dark view the German situation. He declared that the war would be over in the spring, and when asked his reason for this bellef.replied, "because the Americans will be over here then and you will have too many men for us." TWO SECTS PREFER DEATH TO BATTLE; REFUSE TO DRILL LOUISVILLE.

Sept. 28 Declaring that they will "submit to imprisonment or even death" before they will fight, Mennonitles and Quakers among the selected men at Camp Zachary Taylor, Thursday refused military drill duty. Camp officials and leaders of the protesting Mennonites and Quakers each have forwarded au appeal to Secretary Baker. Fending a settlement of the dispute the recalcitrants have been put to work handling coal and helping in the camp kitchens. TAR AND FEATHER 4 AGENTS OF I.

W. W. STUTTGART, Sept. 28 A mob of 150 Arkansas rice farmers early Thursday morning took four white men. alleged to be I.

W. W. agents fr.Mii tiia cuintv ifliP carried them two miles north of town, where they were whipped and tarred ana teatnerea. After the men had been whipped, tarred and feathered, their clothing was returned and they were ordered to separate and started In different directions. A warning was given that if they returned to this county a "necktie party' would be held.

SUMMARY OF THE NEWS The Weather. FORECAST FOR ILLINOIS Tartly cloudy Frldny rand Saturday; warmer. 7 a. 12 m. 7 p.

ni Highest I-owest 1'recipitation Sun rises Sun sets 53 56 62 52 .62 .5:52 .5:50 TEMI'KHATl'BES. Wednesday 7 p. m. Higlrest Night Boston 76 66 Buffalo 70 7S 62 I New York 52 71 56 I New Orleans 76 72 Chicago 61 53 53 iDetroit 6S 71 62 Omaha 66 2. Minneapolis 60 66 42 Helena 64 66 50 San Francisco SS 60 iwinnipeg 34 THE HERALD WANT ADS i Will be round on raze i CITV.

Telephone manager says he hopes to be utfc to give better service 3 Lioerty bond sale plans for aiacon coutitv carefullv laid l'aca 3 I Wabash engine whistle arouses entire city F6e 3 Frank Eeall dies Page a Church of God pastor returnedPase 12 Butts new Wabash general foreman Page 5 SPORTS. Bens disposes easily of Wash ington Pace 4 Red Sox defeat all stars in Thursday's battle Vs 4 1'river i.ee ot urana vircuu accused of laying Pase 4 t.KVKRAI- Corgres plans German in- quiry Pace 1 Australians pursue Germans. 1 Sept. 2S Inquiry by a House committee whether German money has been used to influence Congress probably will be proposed Friday in a resolution sponsored by the rules committee and supported by Democratic leaders. Demands for exhaustive inquiry from both sides overwhelmed House lenders Thursday while the rules com mittee was considering whether to re port favorably one of several resolutions introduced.

Addressing the rules committee, Representative Heflin of Alabama, whose declaration on the floor of the House that he could name members who had acted suspiciously is largely responsible for the agitation, urged investigation first ot whether German money had been used. His statements are to be looked info later, incidentally. Men Not Named. All efforts of committeemen to get Mr. Heflin to name some of the men he had in mind failed, but he reiterated willingness- to name them if a committee were appointed bythe Democratic caucus.

Mr. Heflin brought In the names of Senator LaFollette and Representatives Britton and Mason of Illinois and Baer of North Dakota in connection with legislation and propaganda which, lie declared he did not consider loyal, he also indicated that he wanted to "ques Dark View of Russia Comes From Sweden STOCKHOLM, An American who has spent 10 years in European capitals and whose position compels him to take the viewpoint of an impartial observer, reached here Thursday after six weeks In Petrograd and gives a pessi itiistic report of the fighting spirit i Russia and of political conditions -i He says: "There is no fighting spirit except among the cossacks and Caucasians and that seems to be waning. A Caucasian colonel said to me: "There are no real fighters left in Russia except us and we are not Russians, thank God, but Caucasians and Mohammedans-' Soldiers Disobedient. "Young Russians of the better class are hunting the streets of Petrograd for men who are willing to become officers. Since the murder of officers by men has become a daily occurrence, only the most ferrent patriots will assume the risk of taking commands.

"Reports of open disobedience of troops at the front and of deeds of violence committed by them are countless. Railway travel In many places, and particularly in Southwestern Russia is unsafe bcause soldiers loot trains, steal luggage and and even murder those who resist. Hears Bad Rcporta. "I sat in the war office at Petrograd when the report was received of the murder of nearly 100 officers at Viborg and of the preparation of proscription lists against officers in Tam-mefors. Newspapers in Helsingfors carry daily accounts of military deeds of violence and of the murder of officers apd civilians by soldiers, often accompanied by robbery.

The Government has not dared to do more than announce that these matters 'will be investigated Bolxbeviks Defiant. "The Government's utter powerless-ness was recently shown in connection with its exile of a number of 'dark The Bolsheviks took them from a train at Viborg, now are sending them back to Petrograd, and the Government does not dare to insist that its deportation order be carried out. "The Bolsheviks demonstration of joy over the fall of Riga held in front of the war office was suffered by the Government in silence. "Such facts, together with the Government rapid changes in personnel, form and policy, demonstrate the seriousness of the situation. WEST POINT CADETS FACE HAZING CHARGE WEST POINT.

N. i'ept. 28 Courts martial were in progress at the United States military academy here Thursday in the cases of twelve cadets, upper classmen, charged with hazing two fourth classmen, Worth E. Shoultz and Joseph A. Cranston, of Maryland, who- are said to have been compelled to stand stripped to the waist on their tiptoes and with chins and head thrown back forty-five minute3 until they fainted.

Among those charged with the alleged hazing are Stuart M. Bcvius of Illinois, appointed from Ft. Wright, where his father was recently stationed and Eugene E. Vidal, of South Dakota, star quarterback on the West Point football team. CAM, DOCfORS AND N'l'RSES.

WASHINGTON. Sept 28 A third detachment of child wayfarer doctors and nurses will sail for France within a few days in response to urgent cable requests from the American Red Cross commission to that country. SHERIFFS LOVAL ST. LOUIS, Sept. 28 After adopt-ng resolutions pledging loyalty to the Government, the International Sheriff's audPeace Officers' association in ses-sJon'iiere, named Samuel A.

Allender, chief of detectives of St. Louis, president: C. J. Ernest. Burlington, la, vice-president and W.

A. Gerber, St. Paul, Minn, secretary and Threatened War Over Proposed Occupation of Venezuela Averted by Threat to Send Dewey and Fleet J)ovm There. CHICAGO. Sept.

2S Col. Roosevelt Thursday srave his own version of the secret conferences he held with the German ambassador in 1902 relating to the. occupation of Venezuela by Germany, an incident that then threatened to bring on a war between Germany and the United States. Col. Roosevelt told the story for the first time, he said, Irt an address at a luncheon.

"It was about a year after -I took office." Col. Roosevelt began. "Ger-many was then engaged as she had been for years in striving to extend her dominion all over the world. She had in view certain chosen positions in South America. That was why Germany was the strongest foe of the Monroe doctrine.

"She aimed to turn South America into a German appendage. Venezuela at the time had a dictator named Castro, commonly knowrt. as the 'Jlonkey of the Andes." Sends for Ambassador. "I was determined that Venezuela should not become a German possession. Germany said it was not to be permanent and did not define what was meant by permanency.

I told John Hay to write a number of notes and then decided to handle the matter myself. I sent for the German ambassador and said to him: 'This Venezuela business has been going on long enough, and I cannot afford to let it set to the point where it will cause trouble for this country." "At that time England was backing Germany and, while I had. both against me, I paid little attention to Kngland, but Icept my eye on Germany. It was the last flicker of England's antagonism to the United States. Demnnda Settlement.

"I called the attention of the am- Government's peace terms. "Gaer was elected by men who repudiated the war," the Alabama mem- ber said, "and if others are pandering jto that sentiment let us put the spotlight on them and know where they I are. It this new move is to repudiate the Republican and Democratic parties and desert the country in time of war, it deserves to be looked into. Influences at Werk. "Something is at work to give impetus to this La Follette campaign that has started.

We might as well call a spade a spade. I am going to propound some questions to some members about this matter. I want to know and the country want sto know whether the Government is being supported all over tho country by those in of trust Representative Dolittle of Kansas, whose inquiry resolution. slightly amended, probably will be adopted, told the rules committee that the State Ie-parlment was not opposed to an Investigation. Operators and Miners of Coal Reach Deadlock WASHINGTON.

Sept. 23 Coal miners discussing union demands for Z- per cent more pay the liiuimniMUj fields of Illinois, Indiana, oh to aul Western 1'ennsylvania last. niin reached a deadlock on the miners" pio-posal that the operators grant mi increase which might be us-d as tlie basis of an appeal to t.ie (Jovei -jijnent for higher seliins prices. Imsvu -m will continue Friday. The operators rivciined to i-nnside-this proposition, aYinounoicK thfir that it would look like coiispnat between miners and operators to higher coal prices.

They ii 1 th would not discuss wage increases under the present price of coal at the mine, and that there was no definite assurance that a modification will be made. War Summary The Associated Press Daily Review of Events on All Fronts. With all the objectives for which Field Marshal Haig started his men early Wednesday in a new offensive near Ypres securely in their hands, the English, Scotch and Australian units now are tenaciously holding them, notwithstanding repeated fierce German thrusts that have ineffectually been made to regain lost ground. Because ot the contour of the territory over which the battles have been waged, fighting throughout has been very earnest. Of all the points of vantage sought for and gained by Field Marshal Haig, jthe vantage of Zonnebeck.

is the most important, tor six miles turtner on lies tile Ostend-Lillie railway, cutting ot which by the British would seriously interfere with operations between Germany's naval base at Ostend and JCee-brugge and the southern part their line. Crown Prince Fails. The German crown prince's attempts along the Aisne front and in the Verdun sector to break the front of Get. Petain were repulsed with heavy casualties. On the greater portion of the line held by the French, artillery duels are in progress.

On the front in Northern Russia and in Rumania, the activity of Germans and Austro-Hungarians has almost ceased, except for small outpost skir mishing. The Germans apparently are reconnoitering in the Baltic tea, preparing for attacks against the Russian lleet. There has been rio resumption by Gen. C'adorna of his intensive offensive against the Austrians along the Isonzo front. On -the Carso plateau the Italians have begun again violent bombardment of Austrian positions, but the latter jare effectively countering.

MILLIONS HOMELESS IN TIENTSIN, CHINA PEKING, Sept. 2S The city of Tien-Tsin is threatened with destruction by flood. The Chinese city and portion of all the foreign concessions are under water, which is rising rapidly and which covers the grea plain to the southeast of Peking. It is estimated that 1,000,000 people are homeless. The railway embankment between Tien-Tsin and Nanking has been cut to permit the escape of the water.

Overflow Spreads. The Hoang-Ho overflow has spread to the northward and has broken the Grand canal at many places. The mud walls protecting Tien-Tslit i are being strengthened under foreign supervision, but all the streams fn Chi-Li province are feeding the flood seeking the sea, making the situation WASHINGTON. Serf. IS Secretary j.

i.iht night announced, the de- tans of the second Liberty loan which mil he offered to the public October 1. The chief features Amount 3. or more, the ex not to one half of the amount of Term of boti'is Maturity 25 years; redeemable at the option the secretary of the tn years. of bonus Jot) ana multiples of Interest 4 Per Cent. Interest late- -Four per pay-, able semi-annually on November lit and May i Trims of Payment Two per cent.

I upon iipplicati.in. IS per cent. Novem- br IS, 4i) per cent. December 14 and; 4" per cent. January IMS.

Eonds Convertible. The privilege of converting bonds of (hi? issue Into bonds of any succeeding issue bearing a higher Interest rate than 4 per- tent, during the period of the war is extended and through an arrangement under which bonds will be printed with only four coupons instead nf 5 1) (to be exchanged at the mi of two years for the bonds the full number of coupons) deliveries will be prompt. In this man ner the ltiterim of the certificates will be avoided. Says Senate Should Expel La Follette ATLANTIC C1TV. N.

Sept. 2S Sobers of the American Hankers' as--v vehemently expressed approval when Nicholas Murray Butler, fitnijfut of the Columbia university, Mdressintt Hum Thursday on -The demanded that tetiKfess exercise Its constitutional to exjul Inited Stales Senator "tr'ollette. "We are repelling attacks on American pe-ple and institutions of two i r. Sutler said. "We are "Khun? on the sea and we are fight- tr.

iiulc-4 suspicion, eovvardlce- treason which have raised their MB(! at home. nir soldiers can fight soldiers of the enemy. You and 1 got to fight sedition and treason ra. Could Ouat Member. ls ft provision in the const! providing that ConKress may iel a member by a two-thirds vote, "fal re thinking of to sit there permit themselves to be by senator Robert M.

LaFol- tre" tust as well put poison ood of every boy- that goes to rra-jpert as to permit this man to on the nation In the halls of t-n i 1 am a natte s.n of New Jersey, --iri has two patriotic sons in the I call on them to take the Would Shorten War. S- patriotic sons in the "'e. call upon them to take up 'onens. No single act would go u' shorten the war. ii 0f millions of dollars are expanded and thousands of lives fce-r-s lost in this war.

"Do you see significance of the cf P''e which come from "lfy intendM to weaken efforts before the new world of are in i-earch has been world for which the free ca' armed themselves for a that will not cease until this has been founded. Any being who a f.r Jce on any other terms that, uncon. ona! sarrejider is asktns another Jtil! war. Peace will only when the supreme contidence the "an lave in their instrument ot psor their world dominating iIS re brought to defeat. SMALLEST NUMBER YET, U-BOAT VICTIMS LONDON, Sept.

27 Thirteen British merchantmen of 1,600 tons and over and two vessels of less than 1,600 tons were sunk by mines or submarines last week, according to the weekly admiralty statement issued last evening. It) the aggregate this is the smallest number of vessels sunk during any one week since Germany began her intensified submarine warfare last February. Two fishing vessels also were sunk last week. bassador to the fact that Germany had a squadron of warships near Venezuela. I demanded statement of what Germany meant by temporary possession, seeing I did not propose to have any 99 year leases.

"The ambassador told me he did not feel he was at liberty to discuss such 3n important question. That conference wound up with the following ultimatum: Glvea Berlin Ten Days. 'Tell your Government ihat In 10 days it must arbitrate the matter or I will send Dewey down there." Thirty davs before. I had ordered Dewey to take our fleet into West Indian waters, just lor a friendly cruise, you know. 'I cannot send suth a message.

Mr. President I do not think you realize what it. means," the ambassador replied. "You think it means war?" I asked. "I don't want to say what I think," was the reply.

'If it means war, you have chosen the one spot where you can not fight us," I replied, and then I showed by maps our commanding position. Word Sent'to Dewey. "When he retired I sent word to Dewey to be ready to sail on an hour's notice. About a week later, the ambassador called on me and talked about theweathcr and tennis and when I asked about Venezuela, he admitted that he had not dared send the tries- (Continued on Fourth Page). ble assets.

Postage Ratea Increased. Of the $250,000,000 to $300,000,006 ads' ditional agreed to be the conferees, about one third was. on postage. The House on cent letter tax, estimated to raise $70,000,000 which was stricken out hv the Senate, was restored by the conferees and their agreement for a graduated zone, increase on second class mail rates is estimated to raise some millions more. Transportation Taxed.

Another large increase ordered was in passenger transportation and pull-man accommodation' taxes. Amusement admission also brought a considerable increase. The Senate provision exempting moving picture theaters charging 25 cents or less from taxation was changed and provision made for exempting only much cheaper theaters. The exact exemptions have not been disclosed. Levy on Bank Cheeks.

Revenues from automobiles, per fumes and cosmetics, nd other manu-! facturers were also increased by the conferees' agreement. The one cent stamp tax on bank checks, eliminated in the Senate and estimated to raise $10,000,000 is reported to have been re-j stored tovthebill. CENT TAX ON LETTERS IS RESTORED TO BILL WASHINGTON. Sept, 2S The war tax bill, the largest, in American history, increased to raise Federal revejiue in addition to under existing law, was completed late Thursday by the Senate and House conferees and only formal approval of the new draft remains to be voted. Presentation of the conference report to the House' late Friday Is planned.

Additional taxes of between and 1300.000.000, over the Senate-bill, which totalled $2,416,000,000 were added by the conferees. As passed by the House the total was The Senate levys of 1.060,000,000 on war excess profits and on incomes were substantially unchanged, the conference increases being divided along many items, with a few new taxes added, and marhy eliminated House provisions restored. The system of levying war excess profits taxes, h'owever, was practically rewritten in a comprise between the Senate war profits and Houe excess profits systems. A minimum exemption of seven per cent on invested corporate capital is said to be provided, with modified allowances Xor-intansl-.