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IRTY-EIGHTH YEAR. No. 208.
EXCEPTION FOR YOUTHS
Want Them Called Out After
Class Between 21 to 45 is
Exhausted
Washington, Aug. 21.—A favorable
report 'by the house military commit­
tee on the man power
Congressman Dent offered an
amendment that would permit com­
missions to men under 21 years of
age.
In anticipation of the prompt pas
age of the new man power bill Gen.
Crowder has started preparations for
the registration of approximately 13
*r ifl'iou men. The distribution of
printed forms which have been in pre­
paration for some time is being made
ready. The registration date will be
set early in September.
An amendment added at the request
of the war department provides that
men of draft age may be sent to col­
leges for technical training in uniform1
without changing their military status.
No vote was taken in the commit­
tee on the work or fight amendment
objected to by the organized labor,
which was added to the bill as report­
ed to the qenate, The amendment is
certain to figure in the hQuse debate.
Chairman Dent' presented his
amendment immediately the house
convened, and obtained consent to
take it up tomorrow with right of
way over other .business. He thinks
It can be passed by Friday.
Representative Kahn, ranking, re
puollckn member of the- committee,
will lead a fight on. the floor against
the .'amendment directing classifica­
tion of younger registrants contend­
ing the war (Vpartihent phould be left
to work out this
provision.<p></p>TPAYEL
AVOID
ADVISES
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TO CONCLUSION
House Military Committee Pass
es Favorably with Slight
Amendments
Jill
extending
draft ages to include men from 18 to
45 years of age was adopted today.
An amendment was recommended
which would place youths from 18 to
20 in the deferred class, not to be
called until all Class 1 men from 21
to 45 have been exhausted.
I'ADOO
C. McAdoo has addressed the fol­
lowing statement to the public.
Complaints have reached me from
time to time of. overcrowded trains
and unsatisfactory conditions prevail
ing in smA sections of the country in
passenger Urajn service. I feel cer­
tain tlrai there are grounds for some
of these complaints, but I am sure
the public will be interested to know
that the reasons are twofold:
'First, the'great number of troops
now beidg handled over the various
railroads between the homes and the
cantonments, between the different
cantonments and then to the seaboard,
is making extraordinary demands up­
on the passenger car and sleeping car
equipment of the country.1 This has
caused a scarcity of day coaches and
sleeping cars which it is impossible
to remedy immediately.
Secondly, the increased demands
upon track apd' 'terminal facilities for
the transportation of the tremendous
amounts of coal, food supplies, raw
materials, and other things required
for military/and naval operations, as
well as for the support of the civil
population of the country, force the
largest possible curtailment of passen­
ger train service. The movements of
troops and war materials are, of
course, of paramount importance, and
must be given at all times the right
of way.
It was hoped that the increase in
pssenger rates recently made would
have the wholesome effect of reducing
unnecessary passenger traffic through­
out the country. The smaller the num­
ber of passenger traffic throughout'
the country. The smaller the num­
ber of passepgers who travel, the
greater the number of locomotives and
cars and the larger the amount of
track and terminal facilities that
will be freed for essential troop and
war material movements. Engineers,
firemen and other skilled laboers will
also be released for service on troop
and necessary freight trains.
Among the many patriotic duties of
the American public at this time is
the duty to refrain from traveling
unnecessarily. Every man woman
and child who can avoid using passen­
ger trains at this time should do so.
I earnestly hope that they will do
so. Not .only will they liberate essen­
tial transportation facilities which
are necessary for war purposes, but
they will save money which they can
invest in Liberty 'Bonds, and thereby
help themselves as well as their coun­
try and the fewer who travel, the
more ample the passenger train serv
ive will be.
I may add that consistently with
the paramount demandes of the war,
every possible effort is being made
by the railroad administration to sup­
ply! JtkBl 'I tafffektl jjtf£sible amount wiof
comfortableand prompt passenger
train service.
\V. G. McADOO,
Director General dt Railroads.
RIGHT FROM RUSSIA
How enormous are the profits being
mad$ out of war industries Is shown
in a set of ta'bles just sent the ways,
and means committee by Amos Pin
chot of New Yorki This diligent
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These fine-looking soldiers are members of a Czecho-Slovak
military mission which has just come from Siberia to report to
their commander-in-chief, Professor Thomas G. Masaryk, in Wash­
ington. They are, left to right, Private R. Chytil, Lieutenant
Danielovsky and Captain V. S. Hurban.
FOES OF 80 ER CENT
WAR PROFIT TAX LINE UP
FOR CONGRESS FIGHT
BY GILSON GARDNER.
Washington, D." C., Aug. 21—Strong
opposition has developed in Congress
to the administration's plan for an 80
per cent-tax on war profits. Under­
wood and Simmons in the senate and
Fordney and Moore in the house are
organizing the, opposition. They are
opposed" to fijiterferiflg with business."
It looks now as if President Wilson
would have to, go up to the capitol
and deliver another personal' message
on the subject of revenue.
As the ways, and means committee
is proceeding, the bill- will not main­
tain'the proportion of 40 per cent
taxes to 60 per cent bonds in raising
war funds. It will not even raise the
8 billion dollars which must be raised
for npxt year's expenses.
He has compiled the
earnings of 287 of the more important
companies from 1911 up and through
the last fiscal year, 1917. taking the
figures from the companies' own re­
ports.
In his letter to Chairman Kitchen,
Pinchot says:
The sum of $1,559,331,730. which
as you will see, these 287 companies!
have made this year in excess of the
pre-war average (an, average taken in
years of unusual prosperity), repre­
sents, of course, only a small part of
the total excess profits of American
business available for taxation. And
yet, if you subject just these few com­
panies to the English 8 per cent tax/
you will get over $1,247,000,-- of rev­
enue, or, according to the Times, with­
in about 440,000.000 of the total sum
you propose to raise from exxcess pro-
COACH LAMB
IS KILLED
AT SOISSONS
Jamestown. Aug. 2,1.—In a letter re­
ceived here today, the death of
former Coach Lamb of the local high
school was reported. The-letter said
that he was killed July 18 south of
Soissons. He has previously been rer
ported wounded.
fits taxes on all our war profiting com­
panies."
The present revenue law levies an
average rate of oniy 31 per cent on ex
cess^war profits, and produces only,
about $1,400,000,000 revenue.
British-business has prospered un­
der the 80 per cent war profit tax- Be­
tween .1915 and 1917 E'rittsh export^
have almost doubled in value.
The figures furnished by Pinchot
show war profits so great it is hard
for the average mind eyen to begin
to grasp them. "Thousands" become
small change. Everything is millions
and billions.1 The American Can Co.,
for instance made a profit of morb
than 17 millions in one year Ameri­
can Car & foundry Co., 20.millions
American Woolen Co., 13 millions An­
aconda Copper, 39 millions Cambria
Steel, over 43 millions.
And these are the millions escaping
taxes while congressmen talk about
soda fountain drinks, moving pic-
student of taxation has enlisted to! tures, girls' dresses and babies
help Secretary McAdoo get a REAL
revenue' bill.
shoes.<p></p>GERMANS
(By Newspaper Enterprise Ass'n.)
Amsterdam,.Holland, Aug. 21.—Vis­
ions of a glorious central African em­
pire are now troubling the irrespess
ible German statesmen!
Herr- Zimmerman, former foreign
secretary of American bomb plot and
Mexican imbroglio notoriety, bursts
into print in the Prussian Yearbook
on the fascinating subject of Africa,
where He -visualizes a great German
fleet floating UP the Congo, stately
German cities rising on the shores of
Lake Chad, and a "Berlin-Congo ex-,
press."
Says Herr Zimmerman:.
"In the heart of Africa there are
met with all the conditions necessary
for the creation of a German colonial
empire, There are fertile regions
sparsely populated and containing an
abundance of raw material.
"In these rich terirtories there may
be constituted a compact Germanic
group which will not run^ the risk oT
absorption by foreign nations, as Is
the case in the United States and in
B'razil. In Central Africa. 50,000 Ger­
man^ will find a free field of enter­
prise, and they can easily find 50,000,
000 negroes from the Congo basin to
work for them.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 1918.
AIG GAINES THREE MILES
NEW DRIVE BETWEEN ARRAS AND ALBERT
NEW DRAFT BILL
»WILL BE RUSHED
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GERMANS TAKE
TRAWLER AND
-RAIDJJOAST
Submarine Crew Terrorizes Fish­
ing Craft Off Novia Scoiia
Coast
FITTED OUT WITH GUNS
Capture Canadian Craft "Tri­
umph" and Immediately Start
on Raiding Cruise
jA Canadian Port, Aug. 21.—After
capturing the Canadian trawler, "Tri­
umph," a German submarine crew fit­
ted her out with two guns and man­
ned by sixteen Germans started to
raid crafts in the fish banks off No­
via Scotia.
Steamers attacked by the' Triumph
arrived here. Crafts reported sunk
are the Una Somnters,. the E. Py
att Andrews and Francis J. O'Hara of
E'ostoji.
s-
Capt. Wallace Bruce, master of the
E. Pyatt Andrews said that his vessel
was held up and that the commander
of the submarine gave thfe-crew ten
minutes to leave the boat. The Ger­
mans then sank her. The raiders then
bore down upon the other ^wo boats.
The Dories carrying the crews of
tile three vessels reached here at
10 a. m. today. The fishermen say
that while making for this port they
heard firing.
Capt. Myhrre, master of the Tri­
umph said he was told by the captpiii
of the U-boat that he was one of six
U-boats operating on this ..coast.
STRONG NAVAL FORCES.
Washington, Aug, 31.—Strong forces
of naval patrol boats and destroyers
sped today to the" North Atlantic fish­
ing banks where the frawler, Tri­
umph. captured yesterday by a Ger­
man U-boat vas raiding fishing fleets.
Navy officers' here think recapture of
the trawler or her destruction is a
certainty.
buy W. 3. 5.
HERE FOR! TOURNAMENT.
Among those who are in the city to
play at the teniis tournament are P.
X. Harmsen, Fred Krause and.F. P.
W'ernli of Hassen. It is not known
^whether any formal matches can be
"played because of the smaU number of
players present*
HAVE VISIONS OF
GREAT COLONY IN AFRICA
A
splendid fleet will float on the
waters of this river and of its afflu­
ents. Roads, canals, and railways will
be created. On the. banks of Lake
Chad, of the Congo, and the Tangan­
yika great cities will arise Wilhelm
stadt will take the place of Brazza­
ville. A fine rilway. the Berlin-Con­
go line, will convey passengers 10 the
Congo in five days.
"In another decade the Get-man col­
onial empire will not alone compete
with it, but even surpass In-every re­
spect, the unstable empire of Great
Britain."
This visionary African empire is al­
so floating before the eyes of "Der
Tag," which says:'
"Germany is notably an ideal colon­
izing power, at once prudent,' board
minded, and humane. Hence the ne­
groes of our colonies reriiain deej)ly
attached to us even in days of trou­
ble.
"Such an attachment is unknown
among ie oppressed peoples groan­
ing under the heel of other coloniz­
ing powers. This touching devotion
of our colored subjects is one of the
reasons that justifies us in claiming
the complete restoration of our colon­
ial dominions.
BRITISH JUGGERNAUT GARAGE AT THE FRONT
This vista of tanks in their kennels, stretching as far as the eye can reach into the background, represents only a few of the
iron monsters that have done so much in several allied offensives to crush the German lin?.
MUSICAIy COMEDY
COMPOSER NOW
STAR AVIATOR
LIEUT. 17ARL. CARROLL
New York, Aug. 21.—Composing
popular musical comedies such as "So
Long Letty,'' "Canary Cottage," etc..
has heretofore been Lieutenant Earl
parroll's favorite pastime but he has
\now passed up the hum of the chorus
for that of ah airplane and is now fly­
ing with the Kirst Proisionel Wing,,
that has thrilled New York with flying
demonstrations.
iNPRINil™
DEATHSCANDAL
Takes Great Delight in Witness
in Operations
(By Newspaper Enterprise Ass'n.)
Paris, France, Augv 2*.—'The Ger­
man newspaper^ have become the
most reliable authenticatores of the
Hun reverses. During allied victories
the Germans are fed by their press on
domestic quarrels, scandals and other
notorious matter. Not a word is given
out regarding conditions at the front.
This was especially true in the re­
cent offensives. Practically no space
was devoted to the great batties. Scan­
dals and domestic troubles were aired
in the columns of every paper.
Among matters was a notorious hos
iptal affair. Professor Max Henfiel
of Jena was being tried for the death
of a woman on whom he had operated.
According to tfce Berlin Tageblatt,
he was frequently visited by Prince
Bernhard of Lippe, Who took a morbid
pleasure in seeing women operated on.
Once when the^, prince called, Profes­
sor Henfiel summoned a woman for
an internal operation.
He was told the woman had just
breakfasted and was not ready fpr the
operation. However, he had the stom­
ach pump applied, despite her pro­
tests, gave her an anaesthetic, and
operated. She died in half an hour.
He was acquitted on the ground that
another 'physician, chief witness for
the state, was as notorious a brute as
he was and his testimony was value­
less.<p></p>NORTH
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—BUY
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S. S
IN CASUALTY LIST
Washington, Aug. 21.—In casualty
lists released for publication today by
the war department are the names of
the following North Dakota men:
Killed in action: Andred Olson, Has­
tings, N. D. Gordon M. Landgren,
Cooperstown. X. D. Martin A. Jacob
son, cook, Litchfield. N. D.
Wounded:
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Charles A. Howard, Mc­
Laughlin, S. D.
Died of wounds: Philip M. Paulson,
Beach, N. D.
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BRITISH UNDER GEN: BYNG
CAPTURE SEVERAL TOWNS
IN IMPORTANT THRUST
German Positions Placed in Great Danger by
Latest Maneuver of Allied Armies
FRENCH REPORT PROGRESS.
(By Associated Press)
British forces struck the Germans over a front of 10 miles
at Arras at dawn this morning. According to meagre details re­
ceived from the scene of new assault the British have advanced
from two to three miles and have captured the towns of Moyon
ville, Coucelles, Achiet-le-Petit and Beaucourt-sur-Ancre and
reached the town of Aphiet-le-Grandl
The assault was begun under cover of a mist, which material­
ly assisted the British in their advance. There was a very brief
artillery preparation and it would appear the plan of attack was
similar to that followed south of the Aisne July 18th and north
of Montdidier August 8th. A large number of tanks were in the
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NEARING BAPAUME.
Indications are that the British have carried the battle line
up to a point within 3 miles of Bapume, an important highway
center and a place repudiated to be a German base in the north­
ern Picardy sector.
If the drive continues to press the Germans back the enemy
forces farther south will be in a precarious position. They are at
present holding back the British on a line west of and parallel to
the &omme and north of the river have been resisting allied at­
tacks as far north as Albert. The new advance seems to have
placed the northern end of the enemy's front in great danger.
The British official statement says that during last night an at­
tack was made at Festuburt, just north of Lens, to the Lawe
river, a distance of more than four miles. The village of La Touret
at about the middle of the line has been captured. This marks
an advance of nearly a mile at this point.
LOCAL ATTACKS.
On the northern side of the Lys salient, the British made a
local attack over the front at Locre this morning. The important
Dranoure ridge has been wrested from the enemy and the Locre
Hospice, a group of buildings, which have been the scene of
terrific fighting ^ince April, have been attacked.
Between the Aisne and the Oise the French continued their
advance this morning. The progress made there the last 2 days
seems to place in jeopardy the German lines elast of Soissons and
about Noyon. According to latest advices the French are on the
high ridges to the northwest of Soissons.
GAIN THREE MILES.
London, Aug. 21.—The British attack was between Moyon
ville and Beaucour-Sur-Anc're, a distance of eight and one-half
miles. It is reported that the British advanced from two to three
miled. The attack was made without artillery preparation and it
was completely successful. The attack was made by „the third
British army under Gen. Byng.
PROGRESS SATISFACTORY.
London, Aug. 21.—An attack on a wide front north of the
Ancre is reported. Progress has been satisfactory according to
reports received here.
CONTINUE FORWARD MOVEMENT.
Paris, Aug. 21.—French troops continued their advance along
the whole front between the Oise and the Aisne. Cuts has been
captured by the French according to the London ^official state­
ment. After sharp fighting ground has been taken west of Las
signy by the French.
START NEW OFFENSIVE.
(By Associated Press.)
With the British Armp in France, Aug. 21.—In the first hour
of an offensive begun this morning by General Haig, between
Ablaineceville, Beaucourt and Moyonville.
The attack was on a front of 10 miles between Arras and
Albert. Some field guns and some 200 pounders were taken in
the drive at an early hour. Although the prisoners^ said that the
Germans had been expecting the attack for a week it was a tacti­
cal surprise. Tanks and infantry advanced through heavy fire
during the gray hours of dawn. After a brief
ment, the troops were upon the enemy before he knew it.
REVOLUTION FEARED.
(By Associated Press)
London, Aug. 21.—An order issued by a German military
commander which, has fallen into th$ hands of the British au­
thorities is more illuminating than anything that has come to
light to date.
"It has come to my knowledge," says the order, through a
letter addresed to the Imperial Prussian ministry of war that sol­
diers on leave have publicly spoken of a revolution that was to
break out after the war. I wish to suggest that all superior of­
ficers who hear of such objectionable that they must deal
with it at once and without hesitation."
REACH PONTOISE.
Paris, (Havas Agency) Aug. 21—French troops have reached
a point not far from Pontoise, two and four tenths from Noyon
according to dispatches.
ADVANCE THREE MILES.
London, Aug. 21.—French troops advanced three miles along
the Oise to Sempigny, a mile from the outskirts of Noyon. The
line occupied by Gen. Mangin's army at 2 p. m., runs from Sem­
pigny to Pontoise and reaches Aisne.
EDITIO
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
"crash"
No further details of the fighting have reached London since
AIRMEN USEFUL.
With the British Army, Aug. 21.—The morning is expanding
into ft blue and {jold6n summer day, so that all the British airmen
will take a great hand in the battle.
REDUCE LINE 50 MILES.
Washington, Aug. 21.—As a result of allied successes from
Rheims to the North Sea the line has been reduced fifty miles,
General March told the newspapermen at his midweekly con­
ference today. When the Germans began their last advance the
line was 250 miles. It is now less than 200 miles.
The success of the enlarged program of the War Departaoentw
^General MarcE~s"aid, still is dependent upon aCquiSition' of ade-
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