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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
ARMY OF MILLIONS PLANNED
Comprehensive Bill Prepared by
General Staff for Presentation to
President and Congress.

Washington, April Detailed plans
of the War Department for raising an
army numbering millions if that is
necessary ito bring the government
of the German empire to terms were
placed in President Wilson's hands
today in the form of a bill, prepared
by the general staff, and reviewed
and revised in part by Secretary
Baker and the general officers who
are his military advisers.
The President has approved the
basis adopted for the war army, and
preparations have been made at the
War Department for presenting the
measure to the military committees of
Congress. Secretary Baker said to-
day it would go to the House and Sen
ate committees as soon as the war
resolution had been adopted. Major
General Scott, chief of staff, will ex.
plain the plan and the military rea-
sons for the need to train the number
of men the bill will produce. This is
believed to be not less than two mil
lion. to be trained within two years.
In the Navy Department Secretary
Daniels announced that contracts fol
approximately 200 submarine chasers
and coast patrol boats had been let,
and additional contracts were being
signed each day. Preparations to take
into the service a huge fleet of small
motor craft for in-shore patrol work
also are being completed.
Construction on the cost plus 10 per
cent profit plan will be avoided if pos
sible, because of the enormous amount
of booking and inspection involved.
Contracts already met are on fixed
price basis.
The scope of the War Departments
army plan gradually is becoming
clear. Included in the scheme must
be the funds and equipment necessary
to establish military training on a
basis never before attempted in the
United States. Warfare has changed
in the European struggle. Trench
fighting is the predominating feature
OF the battles of today. Mimic trench
warfare, realistic to the last possible
degree, must replace much of the old
open order skirmish drill, supplement-
ed with hard marching and vigorous
physical exercises to harden the men
as quickly as possible.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
PRESIDENT signs
war RESOLUTION
Proclamation Formally Declar-
ing H0StiIities With Ger
many Issued at Once.
ARMY AND NAVY GET NEWS
Foreign Diplomats Given Copy of War
Document at Once-Navy
Ready for Work.

Washington, April president
Wilson signed the resolution of Con-
gress declaring a state of war between
the United States and Germany at
I'll o'clock this afternoon.
Speaker Clark had signed the reso-
luton soon after it passed the House
in the early hours of this morning and
Vice-President Marshall had signed it
soon after the Senate convened at
noon.
The engrOssed copy was sent at
once to the White House It was
waiting for the President when he re-
turned from a short talk with Mrs.
Wilson.
Whistles Screeched the News
simultaneously every steam whistle
in Washington and on the Potomac
river nearby was opened wide and
their screeches could be heard in
every corner of the Nations capital
The President also signed a procla-
nation formally declaring a state Of
war between the United States and
Germany. In the proclamation he
called upon American citizens to give
support to all measures of the govern
ment.
The proclamation was distributed to
all diplomats as soon as the Presi-
dent had signed the war resolution.
The Swiss minister, at his own initi-
ative, will inform Germany of the
proclamation
The Navy on the Job.
AS the President affixed his sigma
ture to the resolution, Lieut.. Com
mander Byron McCandIess signaled
across the street to the Navy Depart
ment that war was formally on, and
the department Immediately wireless
ed or telegraphed all its stations, navy
yards and ships, as follows:
''The President has signed an Act
of Congress which declares that a
state of war exists between the United
States and Germany
All the naval militia and naval re-
serves were called to the colors with
the Presidents signing of the war
resolution
The coast guard, with all its extern
sive resources and equipment, auto
matically passed into the navy today
as provided by law in time of war
All army department post command
ers in the United States and insular
possessions were notified by tele-
graphic orders from the War Depart
ment The message conveyed no in
structions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
To Prevent Old Age
Coming Too Soon /!

sToxic poisons in the blood are thrown
out by the kidneys. The kidneys act as
filters for such products II we wish TO
prevent old age coming too soon and In
crease our chances for long life, We
should drink plenty OF pure water and
take a little Anurie," says the world
famed DR.. Pierce OF Buffalo, \. z.
When suffering from backaehe, ire
quent or scanty urine, rheumatic pains
here or there. or that constant tired,
WORKOUT feeling, the simple way to
overcome these disorders Is merely to
obtain little Anuric double strength
from your nearest druggist and you VII
quickly notice the grand results You
Win 1nd It many times more pcteni
than lithIa, and that Il dissolves uriS
Vcid Is het Fater does sugar
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
ARREST GERMAN PL0TTERs

Washington, April THE arrest of
sixty alleged ringleaders in German
plots, cOnspiracies and Vaccinations
in the United States was ordered to-
day by Attorney General Gregory i'm
mediateIy after President Wilson had
signed the war resolution
Every man whose arrest was or
dered is a German citizen, and is
known by the department of justice,
it was authoritatively said, to have
participated actively in German in
trigues in this country, and is regard
ed as a dangerous person to be at
large.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
RHssfuI Ignorance

IT'S just as well, perhaps, that the
world didn't know what militarism
had up its sleeve for the last forty
years. Where ignorance is bliss, you
know"
The speaker was Glenn CUrtiss, the
famous airplane builder. He went on :
Its like the case of Mrs. Rayke.
"'Aren't you worried a friend ask
ed her, when you don't know where
your husband stays so late every
nightf''
"'Not so much worried, probably,
Mrs. Rayke replied, as I would be If
I did know Buffalo Express.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

sLook here. sheriff" said the irate
householder, s'this section is filed with
seeond-story men and sneak-thieves.
Ny house has been robbed I've times
In the three weeks Do I get any
protection from you, or don't II"
81 have done all can for you, Mr..
Blickensdorf," returned the weary Of
fcer. 81 warned you after the second
robbery TO move out OF that house, and
1t isn't my fault if you continue on
there knowing that these burglars are
after your stuff"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
PatrIot az Traitnr Nav,

Urbana, H., April President Ed
mund J. James of the University OF
Illinois today offered his services in
the following telegram to President
Wilson: 81 hereby volunteer for any
service in which may be of use. In
this situation there can be only pa
triots and traitors.-EdmundJ J. James.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Discuss the New Taxes.

Washington, April Formulation
OF tax measures for the war has not
reached a definite stage, but there are
indications that the treasury will en-
deavor to raise by one bond issue the
So, 400, 100000 asked today for the
army and navy
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

Washington, April 6.-Sinking with.
steamer ,Missourian. which left Genoa,
April 4, with thirty-two Americans
among its crew OF f1fty-three, was re-
ported today by Consul General VIII
bur at Genoa.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

start and in less than a year /
was absolutely without pain. Ny
whole system seemed TO be renovated
and I gained In weight and strength
from that time 0n-"-MRS. NARY
PARRY, 5000 Durham Avenue
Any druggist can supply tia Pre-
seription I'm either liquid n tablets.
The cost Is modest, the benefit truly
remarkable. Write DR.. Pierce, Inva-
Ids Hotel. Buffalo, \. Y for Tree
lbook on 8oman's diseases
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

ST. Paul, April Popular subscrip-
tions Of sums ranging from fifty cents
upward, to build a submarine chaser
to be named the st. Paul, were started
today. The idea was started by q
naval recruiting officer here and will
be followed in othsr cities.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Wilson speech bv AirnIane.

London, April SIN view of the ex-
treme improbability that the German
press viii be permitted to publish the
text Of President Wilson's speech, the
Allies are distributing it broadcast
over the German lines in France by
airplane. It viii be printed in German.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

Petrograd, April 7.-Despite heavy
fire from enemy batteries, Russian
seaplanes successfully made an aerial
attack on Qualifications on the Bos-
porus, today's official statement de-
clared. All machines returned safely.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
FRECKLES

Now L. the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly 6pota-
There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed Of your freckleG. - the
prescription Chime - double strength - II
guaranteed 10 remove these honely Epota-
Simply get OF othine-dOuble
Btrength-from your druggist and apply =
little OF IL night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely Tt Is seldom
that more than one ounce Is needed to
pletely clear the skin and gain q beautiful
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this g sold under guarantee Of
money back II IL falls 70 remove freckleG-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Had Evidence

. Tommie- Grandma, did you used to
lick daddie when he was a boy?
Grandma-Yes, Tommie, why do You
aSk7
Tommie-WeIl, then. guess it's true
what teacher said about history repeat
ing itself
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
EinIand and 81 Paui Safe

New York, April 5-Word was re-
ceived here today Of the arrival of the
American steamships Finland and ST.
Paul at English ports. Both ships left
an American port on March "a. They
were armed
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Filling Up.

what Will we put in the magazine
this month";
about forty pages concerning what
we had last month"
Eyes"
Sand forty more about what we win
have next month"
"And thenF'
''That ought to be enough for this
month"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Rritain sends ereetinus.

London, April Stating that he
spoke at the instance of the imperial
war cabinet, Premier Lloyd George
this afternoon sent stirring message
90 America, recognizing her entrance
into the war.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Couldn't Suit Her.

do you guarantee these eolors
1ast7" asked the customer at the no
siery counter.
Certainly not, madam" replied the
new clerk in the fullness OF his knOwl-
edge. BLACK is never considered q
fast color, you know. But I can show
you something pretty swift In stripes"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
American on Sunk Ship.

Washington, April THE unwarned
tcrpedoing Of the British steamer Can
nizaro, carrying an American fireman
William Samuel Jones, OF San Francis
co, was reported to the State Depart
ment today by the Hull. England, con
sui. No lives were lost
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Detain cermsne in Texas.

Fl Paso, Tex, April 7--ScOres Of
Germans are being detained here by
Department OF Justice agents. in con-
nection with investigations Of German
rlcts against the United States
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
House Passes Army BiII.

Washington, April 5.-Aftef twenty
five minutes debate the House this
afternoon passed the annual $24O, O0O,-
600 Army Bill. The bill is the same
as that which failed in the Senate
last session.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
ReIiaieus Freedonl 60 sIavs.

Petrograd, April 5.-The Russian
provisional government today repeal
ed all laws actually In force limiting
the rights of Russian citizens regard
ing creeds and religions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Sank Six HosoTfsI shIps-

London, AphiI 6.-six allied hospital
ships have been mined or sunk by sub
marines since the opening OF the war.
Secretary to the Admiralty McNamsrs
told the House Of Commons today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Protest From Germany.

Amsterdam, April Germany is
contemplating formal protest to neu-
trail nations against Americas action
in declaring war, Berlin advices this
afternoon say.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
BeJoian 6eIief shtn sunk

London, April 6.-The Belgian relief
ship, Trevier, has been torpedoed and
sunk by a submarine off Schevening.
en-, according to a Ymuiden dispatch
received here today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

To clean enamelware rub wei with
dry salt and rinse In cold water, then
wipe dry with a piece OF cloth
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
German Empress's Jewels e.

Amsterdam, April A Berlin dis
patch to the Cologne Gazette says the
empress has sent her private Jewels
TO neutral country to be sold.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
An Optimist.

He-Good heavens. the clock just
struck one, and 1 promised your
mother I'd leave at twelve.
She (comfortably)-Go We've
eleven hours yet.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
BEST He Could OFFER

'aThen you think I can't learn to
sing?"
81 fear not
But. professor. do so yearn to be
musical
Take up yodeling is my advice"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
W. N. o., KANSAS CITY, NO. 14-1etz.
A WELL KNOWN WOMAN


ago i 61AGIG4
with woman's
weakness. I also
had pains al
over my body /
saw DR.. Pierce's
T vorite Pre-
scHptioR adver
tised and decided
TO give Il a trial
1t eIp d u 2
HGh< from tho
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

With the advent OF a correspondence
barber school the end must be near.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14

Even a well-preserved woman may
have an acid disposition.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-14
Hard Luck

Hard Luck-How's the world treat
ing your
'fNot very often"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
Al the Dixie Tonioht.

Douglas Fairbanks breezy en- en-
raging personality has never shown "a
better advantage than In American
Aristocraey." the new Trinagle.Fine
Arts release. which will be the attrac
ton at the Dixie tonight.
In the part Of Cassius Lee. +. +. V,
ana amateur entomologist. who has
become bored with the even tenor of
me on the social SUBMITS south of
MASON and Diyon's line. Douglas in.
'aues Parraport, II. l.. habitat of the
',haSty OF dollars. fie Is on the trail
oI the migratory caterpillar. but when
,"e me'tlesome daughter of a wealthy
na'p,n maeuiatturer kisses him on
the broad Highway to make good a
resolution she has expressed 10 n
party OF Girl friends to salute tho frs,
real man she shall meet. he finds
himself involved In a series OF eycI,.
ing events.
AS all patrons Of Fairbanks film,
know. Douglas never walks wb.n no
can run. never enters a gate whom n.
can vault a fence. never uses a paIr
OF strairs when he can scale n bai.
cony. or utilities a prosaic fire escape
while there Is rope that will take
him to the top OF building hand over
hand.
All Of these amusing manneriams
are allowed full play In American
Aristocracy." 10 the evident delight
OF Doug" himself and the entire sat
Isfaction OF his spectators.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01
POSTAL RECEIPTS INCREASE.

The receipts at the Bryan postofflce
for the month Of Decembcr, 1916. were
ti,5Ss.eO compared with ti.G3i.N in
the same month Of 1916. an Increase
Of ,sos5s. This. according TO- Post,
master AstIn, is the largest December
business ever done In hIs city. In
discussing the Increasing business
mis- morning Mr., HtIn said that he
vas very thankf1 TO the citizenship
for their eoopsction In handling the
nssvy chn>,9Ls business. He said:
!" was . rszl pleasure this year TO
90 our work because Of the good spirit
everyone showed and The cooperation
hey gave u.s." t..
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

He is come to open the purple tes-
lament OF bleeding war.-King Rich.
ard II.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

Custom. that untritten law.
BY which the people keep even gings
In awe. -D'Avenant.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

l.. NJ. Levinson. Secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, NOTICE.

The sir knights Of Ivanhoe Com.
mandery w. 8 ere hereby notified to
assemble al the asylum in full uni.
form at $ O'clock Tuesday evening.
January End, to confer the orders up.
on two companions. Phocion s. Park.
IL. G.,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

Health and cheerfulness mutually
beget each other.--Addison.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

Be tue best worker. Iake pace
and keep that pace-mahng each day;
show an increase above the days pace
that you hope to make. The wise con
tsstznt IL the one that makes each
week larger than the previous week.
You should be the wise contestant
Don't let anyone tell you that you
have not a chance. for you have. II
Is the person that sticks that wins the
race. Those who lack stamina al
ways fail when the race gets warm.
The contestant that determines to win
and works to win Is always rewarded
well Determine today that you will
be one Of the few that stay with the
race till the finish. The winner Is al
ways the one with the determination,
sand and grit to stick to thing once
started. Be the determined one, the
person with determined caliber.
List Of Contestants.
The following are the name OF the
people still in the contest. They are
the ones with pride and stamina
enough to stick to win. They wish
the subscriptions Of the public and
many Of them are determined TO earn
nice rewards before the close OF the
contest:
Miss Jennie Mcmillan Of College.
Mrs. Nick Lobello OF Bryan.
J. b. Gleissner OF Bryan.
Miss Lavada Crenshaw OF Bryan.
Miss Lillian Barron Of Bryan.
Miss Lola Jones. Bryan, Route 3.
Miss Lille Bowling, Bryan, Route 4.
Miss Caro- Mae Edwards. Millican.
Miss Mae Belle Moore. Edge.
Miss Artie Lawless, Kurten.
Miss LevenIa Franklin. Benchley.
Miss Inez Lavender, lola, Route 2.
Miss Emgart Bethke, North Zulch.
Miss olympic CARL. Wellborn.
Miss Mary Locke, zack.
Miss Alice Lipscofhb, league.
Miss Mabel Chsney. Mesa.
Winners II Special Prizes.
In the spscYh prizes that were Of.
fered last week the following won
prizes: Mrs. Nick Lobello. Miss Artie
Lawless, Miss Jennie Mcmillan and J. |
b. Gleissner. Many others by a slight
Increase in effort could have done
equally as well, They will have an !
opportunity to make good on the extra
votes offered this week.
The Weeks Offer.
Between the dates of December goth
and up to Q p. m. friday January
9Th. 1917. we will award extra votes
rs follows:
1900 extra votes to the contestant
making the largest report.
10000 extra votes to second largest
reporter.
5000 extra votes to third.
5000 extra votes to fourth.
$500 extra votes to fifth.
1000 extra votes to sixth.
$500 extra votes to seventh.
5000 extra votes to eighth.
$500 extra votes to ninth.
1000 extra votes to tenth.
1900 extra votes to eleventh.
1000 extra votes to twelfth.
Only twelve places will be awarded.
20 be sure thS your report goes high.
fou should make every effort to move
ND by this extra vote offer. Il means
'na' the best workers survive. as all
good workers do.
Notice Of Change.
o"'ng to the fact that many OF the
@esants wish to keep their reports
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

a herman newspaper asks IL Mr.
a a'D,d u'ors' is a gambler. He prob.
ao'y KNOW. enough about gambling 70
call a oluffs-Bfcklyn Eagle. ~
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

! Are you an art connoisseur?"
"Yes." replied Mr.. cumrox. although
should never speak OF myself as
SUCH" why not ~fecause I'm not
absolutely sure Know how to pro-
nounce the wo5a'-washinston Star.
We cannot be Just unless we arc
acknowledgements.
He-Before we we're married you
used to say there wasn't another man
in the world like me. she-Yes, aud
now I'd hate TO think that there was.
Boston Transcript.
He is come to open the purple tes-
lament Of bleeding war-King Rich.
ard IT,
why do you always take along a
book when you 20 out motoring with
Mr.. Glithers7" "oh." replied Mrs.
Glithers. Il read II while he's making
repairs on the car. In fact. keep up
with all the latest fiction that way
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Custom. that ntritten law.
BY which the Deople keep even gings
In awe. -D'Avenant.
VISITOR suppose Scribbs. tho
poet. Is the best posted man in the
club. Member-weli, I shouldn't say
best-but most.-Judge.
Health and cheerfulness mutually
beget each other.-Addison.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01

{, out and that others wish TO keep theil
votes secret. and other questions tor
numerous to mention. we have devils
ed the following method by which VIC
can tell how zach contestant Is run
ming each week.
Each contestant, BY especial letter
sent out Saturday. was notified what
his or her number would be. For ex
ample:
Contestant No. s.............1
means that contestant holding the
number 3 Ia in first place. II position
was noted by IT would mean that
that contestant stood in second place
From now on neither the votes nor
the the number Of each contestant
viii be diyulged by the Eagle or the
Contest Manager. II your number is
told 1t will be your own fault or those
to whom you have confided your mum.
Der.
One chief reason for this Is the fact
that the Eagle wishes to keep the
books up in shape and the new papers
sent out as soon as possible from now
on, and in order to do so we must
have the reports each week. Holding
back will do little good for the con.
testant under this new system and
merely hampers the paper in mailing
out subscriptions.
A ballot box is in the office and
after each contestant receipts for his
or her votes each week they will be
given vote certificate which is
placed In the ballot box The keys to
the ballot box are on deposit at the
City National Bank. All votes will be
counted on the last night by the
judges. who will be Business men OF
integrity in Bryan. Jan reports will
also be opened to NE public after the
close. In these reports will be tab.
ulated just howf each contestant won
the votes each week. The Eagle feels
that this new method will be a more
pleasing way to the contestants and
everyone can work and work hard
without divulging their success.
Closing Date Of Contest.
The contest will close on the first
Saturday in February-February 3rd.
lsl7-and there will be no change OF
date. This is final and the contest.
ants need not worry. no matter what
many may tell you.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01
NOTICE TO DIRECTORS.

The regular annual meeting OF this
company will be held at It's office In
Bryan at 3 .. m. Monday, January
Goth. 1917. n us
BRYAN & COLLEGE INTERuRBAN
RAILWAY, "
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-01
FOR SALE

About 20 acres OF land. e-room
house. barn. good well. gsivanizec
cistern and other improvements
about mile from the fly OF Bryan.
Black soil with clayfoundation. For
particulars se> BZ Wallace, Bryan,
or II. Radle. MY Texas.