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The Washington times., 1917-02-07
MARSHAlS APPOINTED
Major General Scott Announces
Division Commanders.

MarshaIs for the four grand divi-
sions OF the inaugural parade were
designated today by Mai. Gen. Hugh
l.. Scott. grand marshal, and Brig.
Gen. c. A. Devol. adjutant general for
the parade. The designations are as
follows:
First grand division. military and
naval-Regular service. Maj. Gen.
Tasker II. Bliss.
Second grand division, militia and
cadet schools under arms-Brig. Gen.
William A. Mann, chief of the Militia
Bureau.
Third grand division. veterans and
patriotic societies-A. J. Huntoon,
commanding the Department Of the
Potomac, C. A. r.
Fourth grand division. civic or
ganizations - George p. Linkins.
of the civic section OF the parade.
The post OF grand marshal OF the
third division was first rendered to
W. ]. Patterson, OF Pittsburgh. COM
OF the G. A. R.. but
he wrote he would be unable to at
tend, and suggested that Mr.. Huntoon
be named.
The suggestion that the veterans
join the parade at Fourteenth street.
to avoid the long march from the
Capitol, was vetoed by Commander
in-Chief Patterson.
THE civil war veterans want to
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TWO C0L0RED MEN HELD
Police Investigate Ownership Of
Carload Of Junk.

Two colored men arrested following
a pistol duel with police OF the Fifth
precinct at Half and Q streets south
west at l o'clock this morning. are
being held for investigation. while
ownership of a push-cart load Of junk,
which the police say the men had in
their possession when arrested, Is
being traced.
The men gave their names as
Ruben Taylor, twenty-eight years old,
OF lO6 Pierce court southwest, and
William Jordan, thirty-one, of 329
Allen court southwest
About 1890 Lieutenant PIemmons
and Privates c. E. warfield and ]. c.
Smith hurried to Half and Q streets
in an automobile patrol. followed by
Bicycle Policeman W. l.. Thomas, in
answer to a telephone message.
On one corner is an old machine
shop. owned by the Richards estate,
which has been unoccupied. 1t con-
tanned a quantity Of scrapped machin-
cry.
One of the men. the police say, fired
several shots as they approached. The
police returned the fire as they closed
in.
Taylor started to run. but fell and
received a scalp wound. Policeman
Thomas grappled with Jordan and
struck him on the head with the butt
of his revolver.
Both were taken to Casualty Hos
pital for treatment.
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FOR MILITARY CLASSES
Plans for Training School to Be
Discussed BY Home Club.

Plans for the organization OF a
training school for a reserve corps
of army officers will be discussed at
a meeting of the Home Club, ii Jack
son place northwest, tomorrow night,
at o'clock Every male resident Of
Washington. between the ages of
eighteen and forty-five is invited. The
purpose is to form a series of night
classes for men desirious of obtain
ing military instruction. and whose
duties will not permit attendance at
day classes.
Major s. E. Bomar, one OF the or
iginators OF the movement. said to
day that il sufficient interest Is
aroused it is the intention to reques;
the War Department to delegate regu-
lar army officers as instructors.
About forty. Major Bomar said. have
stated their intention OF joining the
classes.
The plan, he said. was under con-
sideration before the break in diplo-
matte relations with Germany. but
events since that time had quickened
the interest in the movement.
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served the same purpose as an off,
cial warning to Americans against
promiscuous sea trips. Only the fool
hardy. 1t is pointed out, would take
passage on a ship at this time.
Hence, after American ships which
were on the high seas when the break
came, reach ports, the danger OF sink
ing either an American ship or injur-
ing an American passenger will be
small. There will be few IL any OF
either venturing forth from poIt, it is
believed
This also conforms to the view
taken by Count Bernstortf, who de-
clared openly that IL a week passes
without an American injury, the dan
ger will be over.
Psychological Atmosphere.
And while officials frown upon
articles that indicate the situation "is
improving that "it is no
better and no worse" than it has been
since Saturday-there is a psychoIo-
gical atmosphere about Washington
which is altogether unwarlike.
This may be due to activities going
on which no one knows about-pow-
erful, secret notwithstanding to avert
a crash which would involve this
country in war.
In this connection a mystery as deep
as ever continues regarding the course
OF action TO be adopted toward Austria.
who has sent this Government a note
on U-boat warfare practically identical
with the German declaration.
Meanwhile the different Government
department are preparing. The cabinet
held an inventory Of the country's re-
sources yesterday and expressed grati-
flcation at the showing. Among other
things 1t was brought out by Secretary
Houston that the country is now self
supporting and capable Of raising every
thing needed with the exception Of tea
and coffee.
The War. and Navy Departments
are more active than in months.
Nevertheless no movement Is crystal
izing with Administration lacking
for universal military training which
military authorities say is imperative
IL the nation faces possible war.
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WAR CRISIS WILLNOT
AFFECT INAUGURAL
Ceremonies to Be Held In Spite
of Any Turn of
Events.
Continued from First PageD

Continued from First Page.)
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a
number of Indian girls from the West
in native costume, and twenty-four
noats representing States, in charge
OF the wives of Senators and Con-
gressmen.
Mrs. Boggs assured the committee
that no suffrage or other propaganda
would be displayed on the floats and
In the dress OF the women or on ban
ners, and that the display would not
be gaudy one
Contributions Total ses.ooO.
The contributions thus far received
for the ceremonies total 1000,
Chairman Arthur Peter reported. He
said 81 900 contributions from District
residents far exceeded the donations
received at the last inauguration.
The court OF honor in front OF the
White House. Chairman ]. z. Easily
Smith reported. will cost $4,000. He
explained that by eliminating the
architectural decoration OF the ap-
proaches $1,000 had been saved with
out sacrificing the beauty of the struc-
ture. An appropriation of $30, 700 was
voted the committee.
net profit OF $4,000 was promised
by Chairman John B. Colpoys on the
reviewing stands and privileges.
Capt. d. V. Chisholm reported that
$4,000 souvenir books to sell at
25 cents would be published, from
which the inaugural committee would
receive the total revenue from $4,000
and a royalty on the remainder.
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LIQUOR DEALERS IN SESSION
Billions Paid to Government, Says
National Secretary.

That the Government has. in the
last hfty-three years, received SlO.-
619.52s.395.S3 from the liquor Indus
tries OF the-coUntry. was brought out
yesterday at the first session of the
National Retail Liquor Dealers As
sociation Of America, meeting at the
National Hotel.
William Jennings Bryan. Lieut.. r.
=. Hobson, and Billy Sunday were Sc
verely criticised by Secretary Robert
Halle, OF Chicago. in his annual re-
port.
According to Mr.. Halle So "Sa '-ws
have been passed In the United States
within the past f1ve Yeas, a., COM
pared with 1900 by the British Parlia-
ment in the past ten years. An
American legislator measures his
statesmanship by the number OF bills
he gets passed." said Mr.. Halle.
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self to believe that we are serving the
best interests of our people IL we
should go to any such extreme.
THE action of the President in stat
ing in the Sussex ncte that diplomatic
relations would be severed unless
Germany abandoned her method OF
submarine warfare was 'unwise,' he
declared.
We had greater cause to sever our
relations with Germany as the result
of the Sussex incident than we have
now" he added.
Fighting Enemies, Not L. 8.
Works justified Germany's methods
on the ground that the rules of in
ternational law cannot stand in case
of actual war. Works held that Ger
many's acts are directed against her
enemies and not us" The question
OF the Presidents right to sever our
friendly relations with Germany"
was questioned by Works. There is
another and far better choice open to
u.s." he said. 81 say to keep our ships
and our people out of this danger zone
until the war is over or the embargo
removed"
Apply Mexican Policies.
Referring to the Mexican situation
he said, American citizens in Mex
leo have been compelled by the gov
ernment to abandon their permanent
homes. lose everything they had in
the world. and become homeless and
destitute refugees to keep out of war
with that country. Why not be con-
sistent and apply the same rule
here?'
Concluding, Works insisted that
neither a private citizen nor the
President, nor the Congress OF the
United States can be justified in driv-
ing this nation into war or endanger-
ing its peace by any such false sense
OF courage or national prestige or
dignity"
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woMERs SECTION TO MEET.

Mrs. George Barnett, wife OF Mai.
Gen. Barnett. commsndant OF the
Marine Corps, has called a meeting
OF the women's section Of the Navy
League at the Theodorus Bailey
Myers Mason House, 1906 Twentieth
street northwest. tomorrow at IL 80
o'clock. She asks that all wives, sis
ters. and daughters of active and re-
tired officers attend the meeting.
when the question Of what the Navy
League women shall do to be OF most
assistance in case of irouble arising
with Germany will be discussed.
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
FUNERAL FOR r. L. MACE.

Funeral services for Robert l.. Mace,
engaged in the laundry business in
Washington for several years. who
died Monday OF pneumonia, at the
residence of his sister. Mrs. d. s.
Cox. 1T4O Pennsylvania avenue north
west. were held this morning in the
chapel of George w. Wise. 2gOO VI
street northwest. Interment is to be
in BALTIMORE. Mr.. Mace is survived
by his sister and a brother, Eugene
Mace, OF Baltimore
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"FiEhtinE Fer Life

Germany was iEhting for her life"
said Works. what could have been
expected OF Germany under such cir
cumstances2"
Works then said he questioned tn.
moral right OF the United States to
tempt Germany to sink the Lusi-
tania-"
This Government cannot shield itself
from the fearful responsibility il is
bound to accept for this dreadful trag-
edy." said Works.
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march the entire length of the par.
ade," Commander Patterson said, "and
they wish to take their regular place
in the line and not be given prefer
ence at the head OF the parade as has
been suggested"
General Devol, adjutant of the
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parade. is continuing preparations for
the inaugural parade without refer
'ence to the international situation
which has threatened a change In in
augursl plans. He is still holding up
contracts. but intends TO go ahead
with, all other preparations
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Protest Unexpected.

THE President has made the frs
fatal move" added Works.
The President has been spplaudeC
for making this FIRST move towarC
war.
THE public mind has been prepared
for such a mad course by the un
seemly and unpatriotic propaganda in
favor of preparedness for war"
Works said that in order to dea
frankly with the situation 1--WE mus
search our own national conscience
and learn how far our own conduc
has gone to place US in the present
crisis"
The Washington times., 1917-02-07
Britain CuIpabIe.

Great Britain has persistently vio-
lated our rights on the sea as a neutral
She searched our ships. rified our mails,
and treated our rights with contempt.
We have borne these wrongs with as
great degree Of forbearance as il we
bad been an ally of Great Britain.
This was the unhappy condition when
the Sussex was sunk and more Ameri-
can lives sacrificed. Certainty Germany
has no reason TO feel kindly toward US.
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CLEARS BIG PROFIT.

LONDON. Feb. SeIfridge's, the
department store in Ok
ford street, has closed a good year.
The profits rUse from s15O.OOO to
G225 900.
The ordinary dividend is per
cent
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
JACKSON COUNTY
 ON CASH BASIS

Newport, March 23.-Acting un- der the scrip registry act passed by the last session of the general as sembly, County Judge w. D. Me Lain will make an effort to put this (Jackson) county on a cash basis by calling in all outstanding indebtedness of the county and re- issuing scrip under the registry act. thus insuring it's payment in the order of issuance and eliminat- ing to great extent the opera tions of speculators, who have here tofore profited by the county's in ability to pay cash. for it's needs.
 County Judge McLain has is sued a call for all scrip to be turn ed in to the county on or before June 2S. in order that the county may be in position to take advant age of the new law as soon, as it goes into effect.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
THE WEEKLY SOL1PHONE, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1917

in twentyfom hours following the signing of treaties between the European begerents Our only safety lies in immediate preparation for conflict that will lln- doubtedy develop phases which now impossible of sight Our work will consist largely of patroing the Atlantic in order that merchant vessels may carry food to the Allies Students of international subects-many of hema agree that it is not essential that we become partners with Great Britain, with France with Russia, with Italy, any of the other nations now at war with Germany. We have interests to guard-and
 they only be guarded at this late date by contrbu- ing money, and force to the task of making Tel- tona's undersea campaign ineffective
 Secretary Daniels asks that the young manhood of the nation respond to appeals for enlistment in the navy We feel sure Paragould will do it's part
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AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM.

Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy, makes an appeal in this issue of the Solphone for men to man ships to be pressed into the nations service The day is indeed serious one We are being hurled into the vortex of the worlds most brutal fratracCk conflict We are to fight most ruthless people; people trained in the arts of war; people keen to take advantage of every artifce of destruction. In large measure our harbors and coast cities are undefended. The navy is not up to fighting strength Battle between the Imperial German navy and the American navy would develop twoto-one advantage for the Teutons. Fortunately Great Britain and France will prevent such calamity At the same time, the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans are alive with German submarines. Germany is conducting campaign of starvation against Great Britain. Regardless of whether agree that the Allies or the Central Powers right in their views of the it originally related to Europe must now ad- init that should Germany succeed in forcing Great Brit
 ain to terms through the instrumenality of mdersea warfare the United States would be turned upon with
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
Com miSSiOncr'A Sale. '

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Greene. County, Arkansas, made and entered on the 9th day of November A. D. 1916, in a certain cause (No 62D then pending therein between Eight Mile Drainage District No. 9 plaintiff. and Delinquent Lands, ct al defendants. the undersigned. as Commissioner of said Court, will of- fer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the South door of the Courthouse, in Greene County. Ar kansas, within the hours of legal sales. on Saturday. the 31st day of March, A. D. 1917, the following de- scribed real estate, towit:
 The Southwest Quarter of North east Quarter Sec. 32. Township IT N.. R. 6 E.; North Half Lot ?. Block l, Pruett's First Addition to Para gould; Lots 1 and ?, Block A. Me Donald's Fourth Addition to Para gould; Lot 6, Block ?, Bramlets Ad- dition to Paragould; East Half Lot z X all of Lot 8, Block 2. Harris Ad- dition to Paragould, in Greene Coun- ty. Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand.
 Given under my hand this 9th day of March, A. D. 1917.
 FRED WATSON,
 (552) Commissioner in Chancery.
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LEGAL ADVERTISING
Commissioners Sale

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contanied in the decreta1 order of the Chancery Court O! Greene County, Arkansas, made and entered on the 9th day of Novem- Der. A. D. 1916. in a certain cause (No. 626) then pending therein be tween Swan Pond Drainage District No. One. plaintiff. and Delinquent Lands, ct al, defendants. the under signed. as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the south door of the Courthouse. in Greene County. Arkansas. within the hours of legal sales. on Saturday. the %1st day of March, A. D. 1917, the following described real estate, to- wit:
 Lot of Northwest Quarter of Sec ton 1, Township r, North. Range East: Lot Of Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Township IT North Range 3 East. in Greene County, Ar kansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand
 Given under my hand this 9th day of March. A. D. 1917.
 FRED WATSON, (55D Commissioner in Chancery
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
FORTY PINTS OF
 'OLD BLACK JOE
Local Officers Detain Two Sons of Ham Who Had Quantity of
 Barleycorn Brew.

Two negroes were captured at the Union station this morning by local officers, who found upon the twin representatives of Ethiopa suf- ficient fluid of questionable char acter to tickle the traechia of a small army of those who do hunger and thirst for the devils brew Frank Williams, one of the Sene- gambians, was formerly "citizen" |of Paragould At the time Frank was here he made headquarters at the Stancill hotel, where the part of porter was played. Then it was that Frank mingled freely with the Barleycorn contingent, and learned how pockets and high topped boots can be made abiding places for that which commands ready sale at one dollar a pint. The other coon gave his name in as Charlie Young.
 More than forty pints of liquor were found upon Charlie and Frank today when arrested. At hear ing held before Esq. Hays each was fined one hundred dollars. Neith- Ter had. been given time to ply his trade, and in the absence of suffi- cient green-back both were put be- hind the bars.
 Early in the day Chief of Police Peterson received a telegram, sug- gesting that he be on the lookout for couple of niggers who were put off train last night between knobel and Poplar Bluff, after shooting a member of the train crew who attempted to eject them. Frank and Charlie came up to description and were detained when they reached Paragould. They claim to be from Jonesboro. In |searching the two men, the officers discovered that they were veritable walking saloons
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
Humorous Litigation.

The Pennanite war was humOr- Ous name given to an early boundry dispute between the colonies of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. By the original charter granted tC William Penn, the northern bOud- ary of Pennsylvania was fixed al latitude 43 degrees north. Connecti- cut claimed as far south as Al de grees, and both colonies made set dement's in the disputed territory There were many clashes that came near to actual fighting, but finally congress and the courts settled the dispute in favor of Pennsylvania
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
LOUISVILLE MEN
 BUY CREAM PLANT

Newport. Ark, March 23.-A. N. Walker of this city has sold his ice cream manufacturing plant to s. Switow of Louisville. Ky, who will operate the plant during the com ing season. Mir. SwitOw states that as soon as he has overhauled and improved the plant it will have a capacity of 500 gallons per day. The milk and cream will be secured from the farms adjacent to New port Many farmers of this county have engaged in, live stock growing during the past three years and the industry is stil growing, in spite of the high price paid for cotton last season.
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Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior. L. &. Land Office at Little Rock , Arkansas, March ,. 1917. NOTICE is hereby given that Will liam II, Hollis. of sParagould, Arkan- saS, who. on october 12, 1915. made Homestead Entry, No. 012461. for Lots and, 3. Section 21, Township IT N, Range E., 5th Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Three Year Proof. to establish claim to the land above described. before Circuit Clerk, at Paragould, Arkan- sa<. on April Is, 1917.
 Claimant names as witness
 Jo. Holcnb. of Paragould, Arkansas.
 C. w. Wood, of Paragould. Arkan- saS
 Eph. Estopy. of Paragould. Arkan- sas
 J. l.. Blackburn, of Paragould, Ar kansas.
 JNO. w. ALLEN, (549) Register.
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Caring For The War Debt.

How Britain will take care of hel war debt after hostilities cease is being discussed in London finan- cial circles. One scheme proposed is drastic inheritance tax to clear entire debt in thirty years. Another suggestion is to levy heavy as sessment on all property, thus ob- .viating the necessity for crushing taxes on salaries and incomes.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
New Depot at Bethel.

Bethel is to have depot and passenger station. Recently the cit izens of Bethel took the matter up with the railroad commission, with the result that the Cotton Belt road at once began the erection of a small depot. The Bethel commun- ity is older than ParagOuld, and a wide territory is served by the rail way station at that place.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
Warming Or,icr.

w. s. Lane and J. @. Lane. Copartners as w. $. Lane & Son, Plaintiffs. John Martin and the Marion Lumber Company. Defendants.
 Tine defendants, John Martin and the Marion Lumber Company, a cor pora ton, are warned to appear .ir the Circuit Court of Greene County Arkansas, within thirty days and an. swer the complaint of the plaintiff w. $. Lane & Son.
 Witness my hand and seal as Clerl .of said Greene County this 18th day of March, 1917.
 (SeaD FRED WATSON,
 Clerk. (55O By John Simpson, D. C.
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Warming Order.

Warming order. Before J. w. Thompson, X Justice Of The Peace for Clark Township, Greene County. Ark. II. R. Partlow. Plaintiff.
 VS. l. C. Jarrett, Defendant. Burr, Stewart X Burr. Garnishees. The defendant. J. C. Jarrett. is here- by warned to appear in the above court within htirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Ii. k. PartloW.
 This March ?. 1917. t5fS) J. w. THOMPSON, J. r.
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Ocean Beds Covered With Lava.

It is believed that to an enor- nous extent the bed of the ocean is covered with lava and pumice stone. Still more remarkable is it to find the floor of the ocean cov- cred in many parts with the dust of meteroites. These bodies whirl about in the heavens like miniature com cts, and are for the most part broken into innumerable fragments,
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-29
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take OrOve'S

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