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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-05

suicide at that place a few days ago.
Miss Jennie Clark has returned
home after spending the winter at
the U. A. c., studying music. She
is now ready to take up her work
again.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-05
A Study In Reflections.

A Kansas woman insists that the
way to make windows shine Is to scrub
them with shampoo. This suggests an
explanation of the polished surface Of
bald heads.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-05
GOOD ROADS AND THE
COST OF LIVING.

No matter how heavy taxation for war purposes may
be- the community must keep up is ordinary every day
facilities for doing business. Good roads the fore
most of those facilities They part Of the general
scheme for national preparedness The country not
be efficient unless it provides highways which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
DELAY PRESIDENTS
PLAN TO INVESTIGATE

Washington, ID. G., Feb, 23.-op-
ponents OF President Wilson'S plan
for a $500, 600 investigation OF food
prices by the federal trade commits
sion tonight succeeded in blocking
consideration or the proposed appro-
priatioa In the house. Representative
Borllnd, OF Missouri. offered the pro-
posal in three different forms as an
amendment to the pending sundry
civil bill. Representative Fitzgerald,
chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee. which originally rejected the
appropriation. raised points of order
against each OF these amendments,
and Speaker Clark ruled them all out.
The house quit consideration of the
sundry civil bin at this point and the
supporters OF the appropriation will
make another. effort to incorporate
the appropriation tomorrow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24


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regulate
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fight wet will he
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handicap
fore of a
Every
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prohibition
their and
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constitutional prohibition
resolution
that to
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prohbionists
curtaimnt OF liquor shipments territory
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ham and
league OF
Va February 23. 1917
President the with relation shipment
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
"STAhD BEHIND WILSON
FOR PEACE" IS MOTTO
College Students Gather In Washing
ton TO Oppose Movement That
Threatens L. :. With War.

Young college men from this city
including William \. Simpson, Of the
Medical College of Virginia Albert
c. Cheetham. OF Richmond college,
and Jesse c. Duke, formerly of Rich
mond college, have returned from
Washington. where they attended a
meeting OF the collegiate section OF
the Emergency Peace federation.
While there they conferred with SEN
ator Stone and Congressman Hal
lion TO prevent war,
The federation. while standing by
Wilson in all his moves. but still be-
lieving that he is for peace and will
accept no other advances unless
driven 10 them. Is opposed to war,
and met in Washington to consult as
TO means OF preventing proposed war
legislation. The are strictly opposed
to universal military service. to tho
proposed espionage bill. and to a
referendum to be held before war il
declared.
4 large delegation Of students from
the most prominent colleges and uni
versities were present at the meeting,
and were enthusiastically received by
the various dignitarjes in the Capitol
Their platform is "Solidly behind VIII
son for peace" They believe Wilson
wants peace. and will have peace in
spite of the efforts being made by
mercenary interests TO throw this
country into war Il is thought that.
a league OF the federation will be
started in this city within a short
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
NEWS PRINT COMPROMISE
STIkE PAIR OF SNAGS

Washington, Feb, 23.-The federal
trade commission has encountered
two obstacles to the plan proposed
by the news print paper manufac-
tlIrers for price fixing by arbitration
to solve the controversy over cost
and distribution of the commodity on
which newspapers depend for exist
encc. 1t was learned at the commits
sion today that the body has failed
to get all the manufacturers 10 agree
To the arbitration. Furthermore. OPP
position on the part of the publish
ers TO bnndly entering upon tn" ar
bitration plan developed. Az result
il is more than likely that the com
mission Will have To hold public hear
ings on the price fixing proposal in
order that all sides Of the PROPOSE
ton may be fully aired before the
proposal Is aCCepteTt-
In all probability this VIII mean a
postponement Of the inauguration of
the period Of fixed prices, originally
proposed to extend from March ] to
September !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
District Vets in Desperation
Get Promise of a Vote On
Referendum Amendment
DRYS WILL VOTE 1T
DOWN OUT OF HAND
Rules Committee. by Vote of
] to 4. Takes Action Which
Assures Early Vote On the
Measure

SPECIAL 10 The Richmond NIrginian )
Washington. u. c. Feb 23.-The
rules committee of the house of rem
resehiatiVes adopted a rule late this
afternoon iHstructing It's chairman to
report the Sheppard bin to make the
District of Columbia dry" to the
mouse not later than next Tuesday 1t
IL O'Clock without recommendation.
unless in the meantime the committee
ihstfucts regarding recommendation
me committee meets again tomor-
row and strong effort Will be made
by the friends of prohibition to have
rhe committee chairman instructed to
make a favorable recommendation 10
Inc mouse on the l-lSsa the ball
"Drys' Win Distinct Victory.
The action so far taken is a distinct
victory for the '+1rys." The vets
have made persistent efforts TO pro-
long the hearings On the bill and pre-
vent II getting 10 the house until too
late for the house to vote on p
Efforts will be made by ;he "wets''
TO amend the bill 10 secure a referen-
dunn for the District
The senate defeated the referen-
dunn provision, and. with the house
in its present state of mind or the
liquor question as shown ny it's ac-
ton on the Reed amendment, there
is little likelihood that the referen-
dunn provision would carry in the
house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24

ion. be contrary to the best interests
OK the country to give the president
unlimited powers without compelling
MN 10 advise with congress as to the
exact war-like steps to be taken.
The decision of the senate Repub-
lIcans Is believed to grow out OF their
belief that the president wished 10
get congress off his hands after be-
ing clothed with ample authority to
take the steps he wishes towards Ger
many The Republicans profess to
believe the president has lari his
plans to handle the German situation
most vigorously when he can rid him
self OF congress.
If the Republicans can succeed in
their efforts to hold up the revenue
bill and other appropriation measures
now pending they can compel an ex-
ira session, and also compel the presi-
dent to advise with congress before
taking any warlike steps.
Thorough Discussion" Campaign.
The thorough discussion earn
paign was started when the senate
met today, and far into the night
the Democrats. kept the upper house
in session. plodding along with the
revenue bill. Meantime, in the house.
a fight over the proposed prohibition
bill for the District of Columbia
threatened to precipitate a filihuster
by the wet" forces against all legis-
lation.
The senate Republicans protested
that they We're not filibustering. but
stated that they proposed to keep
their heads and not be rushed off
their feet with emergency" meas
ures OF wide scope in the closing
hours of the session. Democratic
leaders however. declared that Thor
ough discussion at this stage of the
legislative situation meant "ilibuster"
Tonight Democratic leaders consid-
cred the advisability of keeping the
senate in session twenty-four hours a
day as means of breaking the cam
paign Of talk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
Robert Allen Haden, Southern
Presbyterian Field Worker.
Victim of Unwarned Attack
ADDS ANOTHER TO LIST
OF U-BOATS' CRIMES
President Asks Full Informa.
ton as to Torpedoing of the
French Liner Athos Which
May Be Overt Act

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 23.--Rohert
A4eh haden. the American mission
airy who lost his life when the F,re,ch
inner Athos was sunk by submarine
ABOUT zoo miles off Malta on Fehru.
airy II. was a native of Louisiana.
re was born at Keatchie. August IL.
1855. He received his advanced edu-
cation ut Southwestern PRESBYTERIAN
university, where he was graduated
IN 1891, lie Immediately set out for
China In 1908 he was stationed at
Foochow.
Rev Mr., Haden visited the t-nitea
-sst'rtcs fru7r1 atarrn. 1910, To Noyem-
Der, 1911.
He was married twice. No inror.
nation is available as to who hi,
first wife was In January. 1897 he
married Miss Eugene Calare Hi.boid
Of switzerland, by whom he had six
chidren. All the children and Mrs.
Haden are now at Lucerne. Swftzer-
land. Mr., Haden was going from,
Foochow to join his family when he
lost his life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
SENATE REPUBLICANS
PLAN BIG FILIBUSTER
Want to Throw Important Legislation Over to Next
Congress With View That Republicans and hide
pendents In House Will Override Wilson Plans

special to The Richmond Virginian.)
Washington. y. G. Feb. 2S.-The
senate Republicans. a; caucus to-
day, decided to block the passage OF
as much as possible of the legisla-
ton now before congress, including
the revenue and army and navy APP
preparation bills. in order to force the
president to cali an extra session.
While il was denied that an organ
lied flibustcr was To he conducted
against the administration revenue
bill it was admitted that there would
be the fullest discussion OF all fea-
lures OF the bill"
Purpcsc- of the Move.
The purposes of this move are,
/. The Republicans do not agree
with the principles Of the administra-
ton revenue bill now before the sem
ate and are determined TO continue
debate on il until il is amended so
as to be more nearly in accordance
with Republican principles OF taxa
ton.
2. The leaders are bitterly opposed
to passing laws giving President VIII
son all the money and authority he
needs. and full control of the army
and navy to be used as he pleases.
without approval Of congress as TO the
steps to be taken in the crisis with
Germany.
3, Careful inquiry made by the Re-
publicans in the house has shown that
n sufficient number OF the independ-
ents elected to the next congress Will
vote with the Republicans to allow
them to organize and control the next
house and dictate the passage of the
LEGISLATION now before congress- II 1t
can be put over to the extra session
Lodge Is Prime Mover.
Senator Lodge. the ranking Re-
publican on the senate foreign af-
fairs committee. who is the prime
mover in the attempt TO check the
president, said it would. in his opin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
FRIENDS OF AMENDMENT
ARE ASSURED OF VOTE

Washington. ID. G. Feb. 23.--chair-
man Henry stated tonight that the
rule as reported out specifically in
Guides vote on the referendum and
that vote upon this by the house
will be necessary He says the vote
stood seven To four IN favor of re-
porting out the rule the four mega
tive votes being those OF Henry, Can
triil. pou and Patten.
Judge Barkley says that under the
rules of the house all amendments to
bill must he germane 70 the sub
tect matter, that such amendments
may not go out on "A point of order.
He says the prohibition people will
have no ditficulty in defeating the
referendum amendment He IS tn
clined to think that this amendment
was included by friends Of the bill
merely as concession.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
L loyd-Ceorge Declares Allies
Cause Depends On Hunting
U-boats From Seas
FOOD STOCKS LOWEST
In EMPIRES HISTORY
Every Luxury Banned and
Many Imports Considered
Essential Will Be CurtaiIed
to Conserve Tonnage

London Feb 2s.-~PremIer G.Ioy d.
George said in speech In the house
of commons today that the success OF
the allied cause depended on the abil-
ity 10 solve the tonnage shortage.
which was now afectinE the ordinary
needs of the nation and military ex-
igencies. The situation. he declared.
called for the gravest measures.
The stocks of food in Great Britain
at the present time are lower than they
ever have been before. Mr. Lloyd
George said, It was essential for the
life Of the nation, h. declared. that
every possible effort be made Ia in
crease home production
TIE premier said +tfcrc-~7 ~+r+--~
way 10 victory without hunting the
submarines from the dacn
Enormous sacrifices Were necessary
from the British public, said Mr.. Lloyd
George He stated the government pro-
posed 40 dispense with all non-esser-
tial importations TO save tonnage.
There was a crowded house az the
special meeting held TO-DAY TO listen so
the prenier's statement on the restric-
ton OF imports and the encourage
ment OF agriculture. Among those in
the diplomatic gallery were Premier
Borden of Canada: Premier Massey. NJ
sNf" S@ftiShh. anu s4AtitA tff't
tives Of allied nations and the do
minlous
The premier said the ultimate sue
cess Of the allied cause depended on
the solution of the tonnage difficulties
with which they were confronted Be-
fore the war British tonnage had been
just adequate. and since that time
there had been an enormous increase
In the demand for tonnage More than
100000 tons Of British shipping had
been allotted TO France alone. ana a
very considerable amount had been
set aside for Russia and Italy. In adj
dition. q considerab Bile amount had been
sunk,
Mr.. Lloyd George said that fer some
time there has been a shortage Of ton
mage required for the general needs Of
the nation. and even a slight shortage
in the tonnage for military purposes.
The nation should realize absolutely
what the conditions were.
Must Take Drastic Measures.
"1f we take drastic measures" he
continued. we can cope with the sub
marine menace. hut II the nation is not
prepared to accept drastic measures
for dealing with the menace disaster is
before us
THE government is hopeful or ind
ing means OF dealing with the suhma-
rlne. but we should be guilty OF folly
II We rested TRANQUILITY upon the eX-
pectation of realization of that hope.
We have TO deal ruthlessly and
promptly with the tonnage problem by
measures which impose great sacri-
fees upon the country.
There are three sets of measures:
First by the navy as described by Sir
Edward Carson FIRST lord of the ad-
miralty); second. the building of mer-
chant ships: third. dispensing with un-
necessary commodities from abroad,
and production of as uch food as pos
sihle at home"
Minimum Prices For Wheat
For wheat the government Will guar
antee the farmer the following mini
mum prices per quarter: For the pres
emit year. sixty shsllings; for 19Is and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
STEAMER ATHOS WAS
TRANSPORT UNDER CONVOY

Paris, Feb. 23-The French steam
er AthoS, in the torpedoing Of when
on February II Robert Allen Haden.
an American missionary, lost his life.
was transport Aboard there were
a large number of Sengalese troops
and colonial lahorers. 1t was an
nounced officially here tonight. 1850
or the passengers and crew were
saved. The Athos, at the time OF fler
destruction. was conveyed by two
French cruisers. Mr. Haden. n il
learned, was en- route from Soochow,
China, near Shanghai. for SwItzer.
land to visit his family
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24

Washington. Feb 23,-war on food
prices. which have brought want and
suffering to thousands In the great
cities of the country, was declared by
the federal government today. after
President Wilson and his cabinet had
thoroughly canvasscd the food situ
alton Shocked IL the revelation
that women and children have been
reused TO riot by hunger in the most
prosperous country in the world. in
peace times. President Wilson and his
advisers determined to take vigor-
Gus and immediate action. In con-
gress. however. there was growing
conviction that only drastic measures
"to feed the hungry would bring re-
lief.
Following the cabinet meeting 1t
was stated that the president and his
advisers believed that the shortage OF
railroad cars and the present tie-up OF
transportation facilities was in large
measure responsible for the food
shortage. The interstate commerce
commission was ordered TO press with
all vigor its campaign to relieve the
car shortage. Tonight the commits
sion reported further progress and
said that the transportation problem
was we'll on the way TO a solution
War On Spectators.
Attorney General Gregory an
nounced as he left the white House
that a vigorous campaign Of prosecu-
ton would be begun at once against
food spectators throughout the coun-
try. He declared that the preliminary
investigation Of the department OF
Justice had uncovered Illegal specula-
tive deals. aud that district attorneys
throughout the country would be d.
rected at once to proceed with grand
jury investigation to indict all guilty
spectators.
As another means OF relieving the
transportation problem. the president
conferred today with Chairman Will
liam Denman. of the shipping board.
as to legislation authorizing the board
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
LATEST WET MOVE Is
DEVOID OF SIGNIFICANCE

There having been some doubt "a
to TIVE exact meaning OF the referen-
dunn proposal. The Nirginian last
night wired the general counsel or
the Anti Saloon league. now in Wash
inEton. for an explanation OF the
vets latest move. Mr. Wheeler
replied as follows
Rule on District bill provided for
amendments. hut to assure referen-
dunn friends that their amendment
could he voted Oh without doubt they
SO provided. 1t is of no significance
whatever.
wv Y XNNEEI I. Z >.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
BANKS CHARGED WITH
PART RESPONSIBILITY
Congressman Lindbergh Calls
for information as to Amount
of Public's Money Is Loaned
On Food in Geld Storage
CAR SHORTAGE Is
NOT KI.~PO\ SiBLE

Washington, u. G., Feb "a
The American Halfway assocta ton
announced tonight it has issued
orders by telegraph TO all large
railroads 10 exempt from present
emhargoes all shipments Of food
products for domestic consump-
ton. fuel and news print paper.
1t also has forbidden the laying
OF additional emhargoes on such
traffic.
The association declares posi-
lively at no time has there been
any shortage OF cars for sh1pmeUts
of foodstuffs generally. In no way
has the increase in the cost Of food
been affected by a SHORTAGE of
freight cars in which TO haul the
food"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
Fined For Speeding.

George Higgins. chauffeur for Mrs.
NJ Y. Barksdale, Of 22o4 Monument
avenue. was fined S?5 in police court
yesterdas morning. on n charge Of
speeding Policemen Holt testified that
the chauffeur was driving his car at
a rate of twenty-five miles an hour last
Sunday while on his way TO church.
There we're no other occupants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24
SUPERINTENDENT CANNON
DISCUSSES SOME QUESTIONS
INCONNECTION WITH PASSAGE
OF THE REED AMENDMENT


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War On Spectators.

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-24

columns of The Vir-
ginian will find a buyer
for your property.
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-06-15
Order of Publication.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County of Shiawassee.
AT q session OF the Probate Court for said
County, held at the probate once in the City
Of Corunna, on the 22nd day OF May. A.
d. 1917.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Orilla
Ladue, deceased.
On filing the petition of Edwin B. Adams,
praying for the probate OF the will of said
deceased now filed In this Court.
1t is ordered that the 18th day of June,
next, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for hearing said
petition.
1t Is further ordered that q copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-.
vious to said day of hearing In The Owosso
Times newspaper printed and circulating
In said County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
A true copy.]
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-06-15
Order Of Publication.

State OF Michigan. the Probate Court for the
County Of Shiawassee.
At a session OF the Probate Court for said
County, held at the Probate office, ~ the
City OF Corunua, on Saturday. the Goth day
OF May. In the year one thousand nine hundred
and seventeen.
Present, Matthew Bush Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Anna Salmon,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Will
liam Parker. PRAYING for an order releasing
him "a surety on the bond OF John W.Salmon
the Administrator, with the will annexed "
said estate.
II is ordered that the 25th day OF June next
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon AT said Probate
ONCE be assigned for hearing said petition.
And II is further ordered. that q copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing. 10 The Owosso
Times, a newspaper printed and circulating
in said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
By Judge of Probate.
CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Register OF Probate. 10-4t
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-06-15
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Mary
Mcbride. deceased.
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. j dge of Probate
In and for the County of Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine
and ADJUST all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the residence OF w. G.
Stiff. In the Township of Mtddlebury. In said
County, on Monday the 30th day of July, A. d.
1917, and on Monday, the LIST dav OF October. A.
u. 1917 at ten o'clock in the forenoon of each OF
said days, for the purpose of receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate and
that four months from the 29th day OF May,
A. ID. 1917 are allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims to said commissioners for
adjustment and ailo vance.
Dated the 2sth day OF May, A. d. 1917
WILLIAM @. STIFF,
K. ID. BROOKS,
1O.4t Commissioners