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Washington Journal., 1917-10-19
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Washington Journal., 1917-10-19
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Washington Journal., 1917-10-19
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Washington Journal., 1917-10-19
Fereins~ und Aooen~R calender

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itts betrebt, ioIde an seeigneter Seue auf5unebmen.
9reis fir sic Snierton Der &arte $3.50 per Sabr.
Washington Journal., 1917-10-19

gtnem Soren lit sisen
3peierlet, oas ibm i9leat sebeibt:
CUR &ebeaeit gu idpeisen
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The Washington times., 1917-09-14
SUFFRAG|STSG co TO
JAIL RATHER THAN
PAY 5O-CENT FINE

A suffragette picket can't get
thing she wants in Police Court not
even a long sentence.
81 want you to sentence me fer a
very long time in jail" said Mrs. Fred
erick William Kendall. OF Hamburg.
n. Y. when asked II she cared TO
plead in her own defense before Judge
Mullowny today.
Judge Mullowny grinned.
"In view OF the fact that your ban
ners were not offensive this time" he
said. "Tm not going to give you q
long sentence. I'll nne you S2o or
thirty days in jail"
That was about all there was to the
trial today of six militants who tried
to picket the White House again yes
terday afternoon. except that Judge
Mullowny asked them:
"will you pay q fine II l make II so
cents with q thirty-day alternativeT'
mot one OF u.s." retorted Mrs. Ken
dali, grimly.
whereupon the six pickets were
packed on to the District jail to be
sent to Occoquan workhouse on the
o'clock evening train.
They are: Mrs. Kendall, Miss Nina
Ssmaradin, Of Kiev. Russia: Miss
Katherine Fisher, Of Washington;
Miss Ruth Crocker, OF Washington;
Miss Anna Gwinter, of Baltimore, and
Mrs. Mark Jackson, OF Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
COAL RIOT SPECTRE
LOOMS UP BEFORE
VIEW OF GARFIELD

The spectre OF coal riots and con-
fscation OF passing coal shipments by
local authorities was presented to
Fuel Administrator Garfeld today.
From all parts OF the country small
jobbers-those who handle the house
holders trade and the bucket-at-a-
time buyers-are writing the warn
ing. The freezing poor, they say. will
storm the coal yards. They will force
localities caught short of fuel in mid
winter TO seize any coal in sight as
the mayor OF Des Moines, Iowa, did
last winter, supported by public de-
mand.
There VIII BE CoaI RIots.-
A typical letter from a jobber un-
able to obtain one-nfteenth his normal
tonnage, with seventy small retailers
to supply, says:
III these retailers cannot obtain
fuel for the poor people they supply
the latter won't let their children
freeze. There will be coal riots"
Leading coal operators, still strug-
Cling with cost sheets to prove they
should have higher prices than those
the seriousness OF the situation
Can't FIn Demands.
Railroad experts, admitting car
shortage and the gravest traffic con
gestIon in the country's history, said
there IL now no hope Of filling all
domestic and Industrial coal demands
in the scant eighty days remaining
before winter ties up the rails and
lake boats.
Garfield stated the principal hope
for q solution of the coal problem now
lies largely with the people them
selves.
They must not rely wholly upon
price fixing, nor upon the already
overtaxed transportation systems Of
the country. nor upon the effort to
increase production. nor upon the ap.
portionment Of coal, nor upon the en-
forcsment OF the law" he said. They
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
RETAIL BUSINESS MEN
In MIDDLE OF BIG BOOM

Retail business records OF the last
five years are being shattered by the
trade that is pouring into retail es-
Adjustments throughout the country.
according to II. A. Hayden. a Chicago
wholesaler, in an interview today, at
the Raleigh.
This retail boom f. noticeable to
the wholesale trade" said Mr.. Hay
den. FOR in every large business
center there has been an increased
number OF orders from retailers. The
prospects are excellent for a tremen-
dous winter season. One might sup
pose that the increased prices OF re-
tailers would bring about a reduction
in the volume Of business. but the
contrary is true. People are buying
more than ever before. The coun-
try's So-called war prosperity has
reached a large proportion OF our
population"
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
PRESENCE Of MIND
SAVES WOMAN Who
TOOK B|CHLORIDE

Mrs. Dora McAbee. twenty-one
years old. OF 6O4 C street southeast.
probably owes her life today to her
per presence of mind in running to
the home OF a neiEhbor when she
found that she had taken a bichloride
OF mercury tablet by mistake last
night. Physicians at Casualty Hos
pitsl today pronounced Mrs. McAbee
out OF danger.
Mrs. McAbee was alone in the
house where she and her husband
room. when she went to a cupboard
to get a bottle OF medicine.
Dora took the tablet by mistake
for her regular medicine" said the
husband. William McAbee. There
was no one at home, but she had the
presence OF mind to run to q neigh
Dor"
Mr.. McAbee. who is q machinist.
said he and his wife were natives of
Birmingham, Ala. and had been liv-
ing in the District for about a year.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
HEART ATTACK FATAL
TO VISITOR IN STREET

Stricken with heart disease at
Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest early today,
Thomas r. Mcknight. sixty years
old. of Aurora. Ill. died in an ambu-
lance en- route to Emergency Hos
pital.
Mr.. Mcknight was general superin-
tendent of the Western Wheeled
Scraper Company. and was here on
business with n. c. Atwood. also Of
Aurora.
The two were stopping at the Ra-
leigh Hotel. and Mcknight was out
for q walk when stricken.
His body will be taken back to Au-
rora tonight by Mr.. Atwood. Mr..
Mcknight Is survived by his wife.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
Cooler Homes Must
Help Meet Coal
Crisis, Says Garfield

Cooler homes this winter is one
OF the means by which the coun-
try must meet the coal crisis, says
Fuel Administrator Garfield.
"If every family will reduce the
temperature OF its house at least
fve degrees, It will mean millions
OF tons saved" he said. opening
the fuel conservation campaign.
This is not a hardship; 1t is a
health measure, for most Ameri-
cans live in superheated houses
THE coal supply can be con-
served by more economical meth
DDS OF firing, by Sitting ashes,
by watching the furnace door. and
by heating only the parts OF the
house in use"
The Washington times., 1917-09-14

car schedules were in force. Federal
Conciliator John B. ColpOys. or wash
ington. d. G. meantime was believed
to be making substantial prog: ess to-
traction strike entered its second
week. Recurrence OF violence was be
heved improbable. as labor leaders
were counsellinE peaceful methods
pending negotiations.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
NAVY CROWDED, DANIELS
RELEASES COLLEGE MEN

So overcrowded has the navy be-
come that Secretary Daniels has
ruled that college men can return
for this winters tuition, though they
will be called back to actual service
next summer when more ships and
stations will be available.
Enlisting for the navy has been
halted, because OF the number on
hand who cannot be accommodated
in ships or stations.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14

must save every possible bit of fuel
II the householders of the country
save one ton out OF twelve, they save
10000, 900 tons OF coal"
Operators Warned
Federal warning to all operators
and dealers against attempts to vio-
late the Presidents price-hxing orders
has been sent out. Officials promise
drastic action against any found con-
tinuing illegal practice.
The Washington times., 1917-09-14
CHATTANOOGANS STILL
FEEL TROLLEY STRIKE

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Sept. II
Chattanoogans. in large part. walked
TO work again today. Only curtailed
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
Purpose Only Defense
OF American Rights.

I'VE do not desire any hostile con
flict with the imperial German govern
mcnt We are the sincere friends OF
the German people and earnestly dc
sire to remain at peace with the gov
ernmcnt which speaks for them. we
shall not believe that they are hosti!e
to us unless and until we are obliged
to believe it, and we purpose nothing
more than the reasonable defense OK
the undoubted rights Of our people
We wish to serve no selfish ends. We
seek merely to stand true alike IN
thought and In action, to the imme-
mortal principles Of our people which
I sought to express In my address to
the senate only two weeks agO-Seek
merely to yindicate our right to liberty
and an unmolested life. These are
the bases Of peace, not war. Grant
that we shall not be challenged to de-
fend them by acts Of wilful injustice
on the part Of the government OF Ger
many"
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
Kaiser Warned That Ruthless Sacrifice OF
American Lives and Rights
Means War.
PRESIDENT WILSON DEMANDS RELEASE OF g. AMERICANS
Every Agency the American Government Has Been Set in
Motion to Protect the Country.

ed by announcing that should Ameri.
can ships and lives sacrificed "in need.
less contravention Of the just and rea-
sonable understanding Of iternational
law and the obvious dictates Of hu.
manity" be would again appear before
Congress to ask authority to "use any
means that may be necessary for the
protection of our seamen and our peo-
pie"
Guard For Bernstorff and Suite.
Soon after Count Won BeTnstorff's
passports arrived United States Secret
Service men threw guard about the
Ambassador and his suite to make GER
tain that the hospitality of the United
States is net violated while he remains
on American soil. The st,Itus Of Count
Tarnowski, the Austrian Ambassador,
was undecided, although he called at
the State Department to arrange for
presenting his credentials TO President
Wilson.
For months, ever since relations with
Germany became acute, there have
DSeu OIllllOUS SISllo VI III cdISiCu az
tivities of German SympathiZers and
dislCyal Americans If diplomatic re-
lations were broken Of. The Admin
istration has not been unmindful of
these. Various branches Of the Gov
ernment have Informed themselves on
the subject far more completely than
might be thought. Officials express
themselves as satisfied that they will
be able to cope with the situation. In
the army and navy, and In the citizen
ship generally, officials realize that the
composite character Of American ma
tionality makes 1t difficult not to find
some persons who will express sympa-
thy with the land Of their birth.
Senator Thomas introduced an
amendment to the House Revenue bill
proposing an issue Of $500, 900, 900 non.
Understanding Treasury notes to put
the nation in a state Of naval and
military preparedness"
The amendment was read, but not
| discussed. The notes would be pay.
able to persons from whom the Gov
ernment purchased munitions, could
| be used to pay taxes and would be re-
deemable In 1885.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
GERMANY TO FIGHT TO END.

Berlin (yia London) - Chancellor
yon Bethmann-Hollweg and other
Ministers attended an important meet
ing Of the Ways and Means Commit
tee Of the Reichstag, at which the en-
tire war situation was gone over and
new steps planned by the Central
Powers were considered. The Chan
cellor is quoted as saying: "On De-
cember IL l explained to the Reich.
stag the reasons which led to our
peace offer. The reply Of our op-
ponents clearly and precisely said that
they declined peace negotiations with
us and want to hear only OF peace
which they dictate. BY this the whole
question Of guilt for the continuation
of the war is decided. The guilt falls
alone on our opponents. Just as def.
mite Is our task. The conditions OF
the enemy we cannot discuss. They
could only be accepted by a totally
defeated people. 1t, therefore. means
that we must fight.
But what are the peace conditions
Of the Entente2 Germany's defensive
force is to be destroyed, we to lose
Alsace-Lorraine and our Eastern prov
inces, the Danube monarchy to be dis.
solved. Bulgaria again to be cheated
of her national unity, and Turkey to
be pushed out Of Europe and smashed
in Asia. The destructive designs OF
our opponents cannot be expressed
more strongly. We have been chal.
lenged to fight to the end We accept
the challenge. we stake everything and
shall be victorious"
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
Refused To Be Bound
81 Any Conditions.

TO this the government of the Unit.
ed States replied on the eighth of May,
accepting, Of course. the assurance Civ
ell, but adding:
The government of the United
States feels 1t necessary to state that
1t takes it for granted that the i'm
perial German government does not
intend it to imply that the maintenance
OF its newly announced policy is in any
way contingent upon the course Of re-
suits Of diplomatic negotiations be-
tween the government of the United
States and other belligerent govern
ments, Notwithstanding the fact that
certain passages In the imperial gov
ernment's note Of the fourth instant
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10

degrees 20 minutes north and 6 de
grees east, as well as north and ives,
of zone so sea miles broad along
the North African coast, beginning on
Cd degrees west longitude.
"In order TO connect this sea dis
trict with Greece, the zone leads 20
sea miles in width north or at, follow
ing this line: 3S degrees north and 6
degrees east, 38 degrees north and IL
degrees 80 minutes east to "a degrees
north and II degrees 80 minutes east
to "a degrees north and % degrees so
minutes east From there it leads 10
a zone 20 sea miles broad west Of q
degrees 80 minutes east long, into
Greek territorial waters.
Neutral ships plying within the bar
red zones do so at their own risk. AL
though precautions are being taken to
spare neutral ships which on February
are on the way to ports in the barred
zone, during an appropriate delay, yet
it is urgently to be advised that they
should be warned and directed to o,--er
routes by all means available.
Neutral ships lying in ports Of the
barred zones can with the same safety
abandon the barred zones if they sail
before February and take the short
est route into the open district.
Traffic Of regular American passen-
ger steamers can go on unmoiested II:
"A-Falmouth is taken as the port
of destination, and if,
"B-On the going and return jour
ney the Scilly Islands, as well as the
point so degrees north, 20 degrees
west, be steered on Along this route
no German mines Will be laid.
"C-If steamers on this journey bear
the following special signals, which
only they will be permitted to display
in American ports: A coating OF white
paint on the ships hull, and the super
structure in vertical stripes three
metres broad. alternating white anu
red; on every mast large flag OF
checkered white and red, on the stern
the American national flag; during
darkness the national flag and the coat
of paint to be easily recognizable as
possible from distance; and the shlps
must be completely and brightly iu:F
minated.
DIFF only one steamer runs each
week in each direction, arriving at Fal'
mouth on Sundays, leaving Falmouth
or Wednesdays.
Eff guarantees and assurances
are given by the American Government
that these steamers carry no contra
band (according to tho German list OF
contraband).
1.-TWO copies Of maps on which the
barred zones are outlined are added. y
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
eERMANY's WARNING TO SHIPS

Berlin (by wireless to Sayvilie).-
Following is the annex referred to In
the German note sent TO the United
States:
From February 1. 1917, within bar
red zones around Great Britain,
France, Italy and in the Eastern Medi-
terranean as outlined in the following,
all sea traffic forthwith will be op-
posed. Such barred zones are:
I'm the North Sea. the district
around England and France which is
limited by a line 20 nautical miles;
the district along the Dutch coast as
far as the Terschelling light ship, the
degree of longitude Of the Terschelling
light ship to Udir; line from there
across the point e2 degrees north lati-
tude, 5 longitude, westward along 62
degrees to a point three nautical miles
south of the south point of Farover
(Faroe Islands p, from there across the
point 62 degrees north - degrees west,
to 81 degrees north, Is degrees west;
then 81 degrees north, 20 degrees west,
to Al degrees north, 20 degrees west;
further to 43 degrees north, Is degrees
west; then on degree latitude 43 de-
grees north to the point 20 nautical
miles from Cape Finisterre, and 20
nautical miles distance along the
Spanish north coast as far as the
French frontier.
Concerning the South. in the Medi-
terranean: For neutral shipping there
remains open the sea district west of
line from Pt do Les Paquett to SO
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
GUARD NAVAL ACADEMY.
Captain Eberle Bars All Visitors
From Government Reservation.

TIOVu NaAtOhs
Annapolis, Md.-Immediately upon
the receipt Of information from the
Navy Department at Washington Of
the breaek in diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and Germany,
Capt. Edward w. Eberle, superintend-
ent of the Naval Academy, issued an
order barring all visitors from the
grounds Of the Government Teserya-
tion.
In accordance with the order of Su-
perintendent Eberle, Gordon OF
guards was thrown about every en-
trance to the Government grounds, and
strict vigilance will be maintained In
every respect. The order also affects
the naval experiment station and the
marine barracks.
Absolutely no one outside Of the
midshipmen, residents Of the academy,
or employees about the Government
reservation is admitted.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
NEW YORK GUARD CALLED OUT.
Every Arsenal, Armory and Water
Shed viii Be Protected.

New York-The entire National
Guard Of New York State and the
naval militia were ordered out by Gov
ernor Whitman after conference with
Maj. Gen. John F. Organ.
General Organ was directed to
have every arsenal, armory and water
shed adequately guarded by the militia
men, and Commodore Forshew, of the
naval militia, was ordered to protect
all bridges.
A strict military censorship was
established at National Guard head
quarters Immediately after the Cover
nor's order was issued. II think it is
the patriotic duty Of newspapers not
to seek or publish any information con-
cerning the use Of troops at this time"
said General O'Ryan.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
MAY ABANDON INAUGURATION
Sentiment Growing For Doing Away
With Public Ceremonies.

Washing gton.-While no decision has
been reached officially, there is very
decided sentiment in all official quar-
ters to abandon the public ceremonies
Of inauguration on March 5 and simply
have the President take the oath Of
Office In the White House on Sunday,
March 4. The army and navy recep-
tion at the White House probably will
be abandoned.
Those officials who favor abandon
ing the public ceremonies feel that
with the President facing such critical
international affairs the good of the
country demands that he shall not be
called upon to participate in public
functions.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
1900 MEN GUARD DOCKS.

Police Boats and Tugs Also Held
Ready In New York Harbor.
New York.-Upon the receipt Of
special instructions from Washington.
Dudley Field Malone, collector Of the
port, conferred with representatives
Of the Department of Justice and the
New York police. None Of those who
attended the conference would discuss
what was considered, beyond saying
that questions relating to possible
emergency were talked over. Mr..
Malone has increased his force Of dock
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
Expect to Do Immense Damage.

Expect to Do immense Damage.
Berlin, Feb. l, via London.-Expecta-
tions expressed In unofficial circles here
that, as q result Of the unrestricted
submarine campaign, the amount OF
tonnage sunk each month can be in-
creased to about 100000 tons. are
based upon available figures showing
the total amount Of British tonnage,
which is estimated at 100000 to r.
100000 tons. This is believed here to-
be the gross registered tonnage upon
which England can count for the Inn
port Of necessary supplies.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
South American Opinions Differ.

Buenos Aires.-South America is far
from being unit in viewing Germany's
notice Of new sea war. Not more
than four Of the great South Ameri-
can republics are openly opposed to
Germany's institution of "barred
zone." At least five republics appear
frankly to sympathize with Germany's
action.
In Argentina the mixture of nation
alities makes newspapers proceed care
fully in expressing any editorial views
on the new situation.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
ASKS ALLIES TO END BLOCKADE.
Greece Urges That Demands Have
Been COMPLIED With.

London.-A request has been made
for the raising Of the Greek blockade,
on the grounds that the demands OF
the Entente Allies, including in great
measure the transfer Of troops to the
South, have been complied with. No
reply has been sent, but some arrange
mcnts may be made to relieve the i'm.
mediate necessities of the poorer
classes without actually raising the
blockade
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10

satisfied the policemen Of their
identity.
In spite Of the unusual situation tbs
Congressional Union for Woman Suf-
frage, announced that it's "picketing"
outside Of the White House grounds
would be continued to show that the
women thought they should have .
part in reaching momentous decisions
possibly involving the nation in war.
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
Cannot Believe Germany
viii Carry Out Threats.

Notwithstanding. this uncXrocto'.
action of the German government,
this sudden and deeply depiorcd re
nunciation Of It's assurances. given
this government at one Of the most
critical moments Of tension in the re
lations Of the two governments, I re-
fuse to believe that Il is the intention
Of the German authorities to do Ii,
fact what they have warned Us they
will feel at liberty to do, l cannot
bring plyself to believe that they will
indeed pay 10 regard to the ancient
friendship between their people and
our own or to the solemn obligations
which have been exchanged between
them and destroy American ships ans
take the lives Of American citizens
In the willful prosecution Of the ruth
less naval program they have ~!
nounced their intention to adopt. On!y
actual overt acts on their part ;an
make me believe II even now.
"If this inveterate confidence Oh ny
part in the sobriety and prudent fore
sight Of their purpose should unhappIIy
prove unfounded; II American ships
and American lives should in fact be
sacrificed by their naval commanders
in needless contravention of the just
and reasonable understandings Of In
ternational law and the obvious die
tates of humanity. shall take the lib
erty Of coming again before the con
gress, to ask that authority be given
ne to use any means that may be nee
cssary for protection Of our seaincn
and our people in the prosecution OF
their peaceful and legitimate errands
on the high seas. can do nothing
less. I take it for granted that all
neutral governments will take the same
course,
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
MORE GUARDS FOR WHITE HOUSE
Gates TO Grounds Closed and Extra
Police Bar Entrance.

Washington. = Additional guards
we're thrown about the White House
soon after the President delivered his
speech to Congress. The gates to the
White House grounds were promptly
closed and extra police were stationed
to keep anyone from entering. News
paper men and others with business
al the Executive Offices were passed
through o special gate. after they had
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10

Secretary Daniels asked the right to
commander all private shipbuilding
and munitions plants with Government
contracts and to operate them. ,es
Middletown transcript., 1917-02-10
FRANCE TO MOBILIZE NATION
Plan Includes All Persons Between
Anes OF 16 and 6Q

Ages OF 16 and so.
Paris.-The Government has decided
to mobilize, for purposes contributing
to the national defense, the entire
civilian population of France of both
sexes between the ages of Is and 60.
This plan is now under study by the
various ministries concerned.