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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Wilson Orders Increase to
Full Strength of
$1,000 Men
Daniels Appeals
For Enlistments
Must Enroll 26,OOO-Con-
gress To Be Asked for
Larger Force

Washington March 25.-President
Wilson By executive order to-day di-
rected that the navy be recruited
without delay to full authorized war
strength of 1000 enlisted men. Taken
in connection with emergency naval
construction already ordered, :his
means that the President has eXer-
cised the full limit of his legal powers
as commander in chief to prepare the
navy for war
The Presidents order was made
known in a terse official statement. NO
explanation accompanied IT. Follow
ing is the executive order bringing
the navy up 10 war strength:
by virtue OF the authority vested in
the President by the act OF Congress
approved August %, 1916, entitled AN
act making appropriations for the naval
service for the fiscal year ending June
80. 1917, and for other purposes it is
hereby directed that the authorized en-
listed strength of the navy by increased
to $1,000 men"
10 ASK Congress for More Men
Congress will be requested 70 author
ize an increase beyond the $1,000 war
strength limit for enlisted personnel
now set. The organization Of great
fleets Of submarine chasers will make
necessary the enlistment Of many thou
sand more men than planned for when
tae present act was framed.
The order 10 recruit to war strength
was signed by President Wilson yes
terday. when he and Mrs. Wilson called
at Secretary Daniels's Office. Emerg-
ency funds will be employed TO again
redouble efforts 20 enroll suitable men.
The navy must enroll Immediately
approximately 10000 men to reach the
required strength. Secretary Daniels
supplemented the Presidents order to-
night with personal kilograms to news
paper editors all over the country urg-
inc them TO aid the President in every
way in their power TO obtain the men.
The telegrams read:
THE President has signed an eXecu-
tive order directing that the author
ized enlisted strength Of the navy be
increased to $1,000. He was author
lied by Congress IN case of emergency
70 direct such increase Ia enlistment
Need Is Imperative
New ships and ships in reserve are
being fully commissioned as rapidly
as possible, and the need IS imperative
for a larger enlistment TO man them
There has been a net increase OF over
500 in enlistment since Congress re-
Gently authorized an increase, but many
more are needed and needed now.
"Will you not emphasize this need by
giving special prominence Monday on
the first page of your paper TO the
Presidents order, and also by making
an editorial appeal for new recruits for
the navy?
THE navy offers exceptional ad-
vantages to young men Of stuff and
ambition TO serve IN the first line for
national defence. In this emergency
YOU have the opportunity and the privi-
iege Of performing this public service,
and | am confidently appealing to you
for YOUR cordial and helpful coopers-
ton"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Germans Massing for
Drive at Petrograd
Ministers Proclamations Reveal
New Menace to Nation

Petrograd, March 24 via London
March 25l.-From internal troubles
and the problems Of reconstruction
the attention Of Russia has suddenly
been diverted TO new danger which
threatens from without. There IS now
indsputable evidence that the Ger
mans are massing great numbers oi
troops along the northern front, ready
Tor an effort against Russia's capital.
The country has been apprised OF
ne new menace by d series OF proc
iamst.ons from It's ministers.
Minister Of War Cuchkof. accord
M 70 Petrograd advices received on
saturday. issued a proclamation warn
mz The people Of the menace OF spies
tseGng 20 uncover secrets or the ma
tonal defence. The concentration o,
hste spies in Petrograd was pointed
% a. one element OF danger against
which steps we're Immediately neees-
sArY, while the other menace was
FAMED a. the concentration by the
Germans Of "grest quantities OF mu-
nnitous, supplies and men" on the
russian northern front. Other dis
patches told Of n conference between
General KorniiOf. the new command
- of the troops ia the Petrograd dis
rct, with the council Of workmon's
snd soldiers delegates, concerning the
'srrnsn concentration along this front
20 ~ great meeting Of soldiers on
,hs Riga front attended by General
Dimitfish and delegates Of the Duma
strain every Effort for the offence
81 Russia -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

and receive communications from home
by wireless. -,
"And we en- do the same thing" he
said.
The speaker said an effective anti
submarine patrol of the coast would
cost S10 600 600 a day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Mannuvring
is Futile


With a nation as faithless and cynl-
cally insinccre as Germany, all this
manauvring 10 avoid the technical re-
sponsibility for the opening OF hostili-
ties is as futile rs it is foolish. II We
declared war to-day on the strength Of
what Germany las already done. there
is not q nation in oil Christendom that
would not agree that We had justi-
fcation more than sufficient.
But whether war comes now or some
weeks later, sound naval strategy de-
.nands that we carry the war TO the
enemy. ard by throwing every ounce o.
our strength. actual and potential, on
the side OF the Allies. hasten the dsy
# Germany's overwhelming defeat.
Obviously. we can best do this by mob
ilizing al once our whole naval strength
and using it, with the Allied fleets. IN
smothering the submarine war against
overseas commerce.
Just now. the great stake for which
Germany is playing is this: So greatly
10 frighten the neutrals, ourselves in
cluded. and so materially TO cripple the
merchant fleets Of the Allies, that for
want of food, munitions and other
needful supplies. they will despair OF
victory and agree to a compromise
peace. This is Germany's last hope
Of victory" She has said X.
Whether the Kaiser, Won Hollweg and
Won Hindenburg believe it or no, the
German people are absolutely conf
dent that the U-bost is going 10 bring
Great Britain 20 her knees" The
profound encouragement following a
conviction that the submarine had
failed. working upon people that was
undergoing the agony Of incipient star
walton, would wiring from Germany an
other plea for peace.
Therefore. if we would strike a de-
cisiye blow. we should send our de-
stroyers. submarine cha,ers and mine
sweepers 20 the sea, Of war, to those
European water: H. which the sub
marine attack g being made. Every
merchantmen that sails ior-Allied ports
should be armed, not in the present
leisurely fashion. but with all the
energy that thoroughly aroused
American public can inspire in the Ad-
ministrstiou.
Germany is well aware that the most
fruitful field in which TO take toll Of
our own and Allied ships is a. those
points off the coasts OF Europe where
transatlantic commerce converges. II
IL here and not on our own coasts tnat
we can strike telling blow.
Iun a. CONAN .HraaAuay IoQea -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Wilhelmshaven Harbor
Is Closed for 2 Weeks
German Move Revives Rumor
Fleet VIII Come Out

London. March ga dispatch TO the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says the Wilhelmshayen newspapers
announce that the harbor Of Viii
helmshaven will be closed TO the pub
lie for the next fortnight, and that a
special permit from the Admiralty
Board will be necessary for admission
10 the docks. The reason for the or
der is not given.
Wnhelmshaver s. ore Of Ger''0r''-
strongest naval stations 1t is situated
on Jahde Bay, thirty-three miles north
west of Bremen. FOR some time there
have been rumors that
attack on the British feet would ac-
company the sprihs offensive II It were
launched on the West front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Chicago Watching All
Suspects, Says Police Chief

Chicago. March 25.-Every person in
Chicago suspected Of being a possible
troubiemaker in time Of international
,risis is being properly watched" ac-
eordinC to Herman r. Schuettler. chief
OF police.
I'VE have found no cause for fearing
any plot against our water power
plants. our bridges or our elevators. -
he said. There will be 10 uprisings
in Chicago. The situation is in safe
hands. Men in touch with the situation
know. am not free to say how
know or why ! know
1auaN uARRIs THE aIRI NOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Disconcerting Signs
At Washington

In the present fateful hour. with the
actually upon US. there are many dis
concertng signs that our Administra-
tion is in danger Of shutting it's eyes
TO the teachings OF all naval history
and committing the country to p pure
" defensive war. After submitting for
many weeks TO the indignity Of the
submarine embargo. TO say nothing OF
the recent murder OF American pas
sengers and seamen. the government is
proceeding, in very leisurely fashion.
10 arm our merchantmen and send
them across the water TO see what will
happen. This is being done, appar-
entlv. under sort OF "you-hit-us-frst'
policy. aud even at this writing the
country is in doubt. 40 far as any deh-
mite statement by the Administrs-
tion is concerned. as 20 whether The
navy gunners or these ships have re-
ceived orders TO sink on sight any Ger
man submarines that may show them
selves within range.
Germany has not even awaited the
arrival Of these ships or troubled 70
avail herself OF the technical excuse
thev might be claimed 20 afford that
being armed. they are ships Of war and
might iustifably be attacked. Rather
she has chosen within week 20 SINK
four unarmed American ships and add
another list to the long toll OF muir
dered American citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

Details Of army reorganization
and official statement on page D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
wEATH E r

Fair and warmer to-day. Tomorrow
cloudy; probably rain. Moderate
10 fresh south winds, shifting
10 north tomorrow
Full Report on Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

War Department
Plans Home Defence
The War Department already has
plans laid for recruiting an army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

GEO. VI. COHAN, broadway Jones. .
srciusiyey Al STRAND, 10 AN % Il 80 pm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

CoHAN HARRIS THEATRE. Now.
'.Ths INFLOW Tree. BIC HIT -AdNL
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tions are taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

and lnsures a straight part
Another man. who just detests
harsh language. fastenH a flashllght
60 n safety razor and assures the
patent office that lighting and SHAY.
ing the face In possible without n
light.
a third man. probably inspired by
hungerstrike breaking. has submit
ted an Invention for the forcible
feeding Of poultry to make them fat
quickly.
A safety first enthusiast has de
vlscd for umid men who have to be
out late. an electrified cane.
It's perfectly simple to change a
kerosene lamp IL anybody has one
any nore--into an electric lamp, and
II doesn't cost much more than
new lamp would.
or course you've heard OF the me.
chanical brains for movie aconarlo
writer's. No? Wen, you must have
seen lots Of their products II YOU
ever go to the movies. Anyhow.
they're devices which produce words
hitand miss fashion.
Another invention. whose value
will never be questioned by any child
under years. IL a means OF treating
the wall paper so that when the
children write on the walls the
marks can be rubbed off with n
damp cloth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
Editor S Mail
PROTECTING AuTOISTS

Editor The Star: Since the grand
Jury will be In session. | wish to call
their attention to the fact that the
police OF Seattle are protecting
criminal auto drivers. Is there any
wonder no few drivers are pun.
ished when the police are ready
always to help out the guilty. and
come to their assistance with testi'
mony to the effect that the accident
was the pedestrians fault7
| know OF several cases where n
policeman refused to catch a culprit
unless he was paid.
The grand jury should also in
vcstlgate conditions In the city hos
pltsl, as Il Is said that conditions
there are very bad; and should make
n trip to the city clinic at Seventh
ave. and Madison st.
This city needs cleaning up ali
around. and hslf OF the police force
should be dumped in the bay.
X. ". NORTHON.
SIG Allen Place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

guns. dreadnaughts.
Japan 10 preaching a mildcr Cos
pei thru the hands Of her toy makers
ono more in accord with the sen.
son OF peace on earth. and good
will among men" The gun and
sword are almost wholly absent
Power for Friendship
D~signedly. or otherwise. these
playthings are going TO help power
fully in eliminating misunderstand.
Ing. suspicion and smoldcring ami.
moxitles between the grownups OF
Japan and the United states.
These are pretty toys" reason
little Jack and Mary. busy with the
new wonders They must have
been made by nice. good people"
That's bound TO have an effect
upon Jacks dad. Multiply this nav
entente. growing In childish hearts.
and YOU have national friendiiness.
No statesman. no psychologist
could have devised a more subtle or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
Tobacco Habit
Easily Overcome

A New Yorker, Of wide experience.
hiss written book telling how the
tobacco or snuff habit may be easily
and quickly banished with delight
ful benefit The author, Edward j.
Woods. 1878 c, station h. New York
city. viii mail his book free on re-
quest.
Trio health improves wonderfully
after tobacco craving Is conquered.
Calmness. TRANQUIL sleep. clear eyes.
normal appetite, good digestion.
manly Nigor. strong memory aud a
general gain In efficiency are among
the many benefits reported. Get
rid OF that nervous, irritable feel
ing: no more need OF pipe, cigar.
cigarette. snuff or chewing tobac-
CO TO pacify morbid Cesirc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
Ii N~xAA-A ~ A~& 80 $500 az ssxx' 49,
Mt. Rainier Forest

Washington probably enjoys the distinction OF being
the only in the Union which boasts winter resort
available public late in the year the middle of
July
We have this in Mt. Rainier national park.
Thousands have enjoyed the park and the greatest
joyment has been the long ride thru the heavily
road leading to the park entrance.
Private have threatened to cut this fringe OF
towering hemlocks for the lumber.
H. NJ Albright acting director of the department of the
interior made plea the national government to pur
chase these properties bordering the highway that the fame
Of the mountain park may live
1t would surely be regreabe il the magnificent trees
along the road between Tacoma and the park should be
removed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
Half Past 20" Befuddles Sammy at
First-It's Frances 24-Hour Time

hour time system is one OF the
changes the war has brought over
there. The n. m" and p. m" OF
the old system invited too many
military errors
The second diagram shows how
3a.hour watch may be made from
i2-hour one by putting in the fig.
ures from 10 20 20. for use in the
afternoons.
You can appreciate why the
French predict universal adoption OF
the plan II YOU think how much
time you've wasted trying to figure
left al 1890 In the morning or 1880
at night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
by JACK Jr>GMEYER

ny JACK Ju>GMEYER
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. Is
Japan has recognized in Santa
Claus the worlds most able dip.
lomst.
And shes using him As such
Go the court Of American child
hood.
His mission IL 10 implant In
the heart Of every boy and girl
In this country . friendly regard
and INTEREST for tho people Of
the flowcry Kingdom across the
Pacific.
lie did II this Yuietide with IN
new japanese toyr-briKht. auain
being turned out by ;h
million in the factories OF Tokyo. tn
new capitol Of the Christmas realm
The Teutons who once had almor
a monopoly on Santa Claus. use
him to spread the militariETn dogma
Most Of his toys then were soldiers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

WASHINGTON. Dec a. Not all
the inventors OF the country have
vices since the United States entered
the war. as the applications for
patents how
There is. for instance. the master
mind that invented the mechanical
hair parter.
The basis OF this thing in con.
cave strip Of wood made to III the
head, which holds the hair in place
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

This
felow-men
tina
Western hemisphere shall have
Wills and who from piles of blazing beds
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

ksspins the Quality Us
LAXATIVE DRoMo ut'tstNs. the woYid-
fam-us Cure for Colds snd Grip. is roe soc
nsr bov On account " ne sdvsnce In the
Price ~ siI different Medicinal Conren-
trs'rd Extracts snd Chemicals contained In
i-,.'ivs nrn-uo osiininr. n uss necessary
~ Increase The rv'ee 10 the DYurwst II has
s'n-nd tho fsei for q dusrer ~ q century
u IL used bv every civilized nation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
-. E,. ID. Ks.
COLYUNNg
ONLY A VOLUNTEER

why didn't wait 10 be drafted.
And he led TO the train by band,
And put in claim for exemption
ON. why did hold up my hand1
Why didn't I wait for q banquet
why didn't ! wait 10 be chrrredf
To the drafted men goes the credit.
while l. I volunteered
And nobody gave me n banquet.
Nobody said a kind word.
The grind ~ the wheels OF the engine
Was all the fooa.hye that heard.
Then off 10 tiie camps vas hustled.
To be trained for th. next hair a
year.
And then In tho shuttle forgotten
was only a volunteer
And maybe some day In the future.
when my LITTLE boy ats on my
hn~c.
And asks what I did IN ~. conflict.
With hts lnaoc.nt gaze up at me.
III have to look back an I'm bluahing.
To the eyes that NO trgstlngly peer.
And IN tell him missed being
drafted
I was only n volunteer
d'rom q member % the isist u. =.
Inf. End washl
My dow nfaii raid Young man
a. New York jst " due 60
ein. women ard son
We refuse to believe 4 More prob
able that ID VAS due 20 Nlur. women
ana rsEiim-
ArmS camps have been ordered to
handy trying them onto fellows later.
IL IL reported that rscxnr Nick
haf escaped You may remember IL
sas repo ted recently that his oldest
daughter WAS coming 80 IN. United
States 10 write fairy tales Maybe
she wrote the one about papa escap.
ing.
when DO you think IN. war will
~ndf' asks " p \ My wife In
sfraid Il will end before she finishes
hcr spcks"
Making II Pleasant Tor the Visitors
The schooihoase has now n harm.
which ui'l BE- much appreciated by
visitors during the winter Lloyd.
niuktsr cam Times
Having told az for weeks that
they have no cars. th. railroads row
say they have no engines. Strange
80 II may seem to us. Ne believe en-.
We'd believe EN- II they said they
had 10 rails.
IL Una ker II nice for SeAttlsitrs TO
have some genuine HolrhevS ~ In our
midst Now W can study them IN
iner natural state aud won't have
70 reply on cablrd stories. ~ far a.
~ can determine 90 this early date.
they are first cousins TO that delight.
tui organization. the l. W ".
Next 20 the Bolshevik.s, an cpl
dernic of spinal meningitis IL about
tho worst thing that could bcfall tho
russian people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

when the Sammic~ IN France first
heard such expressions "a Meet me
~ half past twenty" and "Ill be
ready at a quarter to thirteen" they
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
Encourage Hogs!

Turnout the Mississippi and Missouri river regions the
prevailing topic of conversation in quite polite circles
is hog and the of the nation might well make up
its mind that something has got to be done about hog
The farmer has been selling most all his hogs including
brood sows until there's hardly squea audible in all that
region Mr. Farmer he has been selling because
prices uncertain and he has gruned to such effect
that the food administration has decided upon minimum
price of $3.50 hog at Chicago.
In fact only uncertainty about hog prices that has
worried the farmer for months past has been I'M
certainty whether his hog would be worth 81 more
tomorrow So rise certain rise of the sun
Most of the farmers Sold down to their last brood SOW or
hereabous those who still have breeders have got
to be encouraged by Ordinarily $3.50 on hog
Chicago would make any conscientious farmer blush
its acceptance. But in addition the hograsers demand
ing fixed price corn-hogfood. The farmers fear
certainty having raised three billion bushels
Of it the past More hog food for fewer hogs might
naturally, cheaper hog, but maybe government will
have encourage the farmers by smashing natural laws in
respect of both hogs and hogfeed Certain it is that it,
under present high prices the producers of bacon pork and
ham in the Slough Of Despond, something almighty
strong has got to be done to lift them up
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

IL YOU value your watch. let
Haynes repair Il. Next Liberty
Observation-Disclosures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

earth and good will toward
before whose policy
uarv debasing autocracy
peoples Neither
camps n there hatred
gifts than those Wise
We dol hands and cheerful hearts for
Thee oodwilo the
earth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
pyD YoI KNOW

Sieve manufacturers deny report
they will cut down on number Of
holes to a sieve on account 81 war.
In tho stone ase. mothers were
Vc'y oaut Gus about their children
paf t'cipstlng In pillow fights. since
the pillows we're stuffed with a
boulder.
Nature IN very consiieratc, Fancy
an elephant swinging in n cage by
the window Il II had voice like a
canary.
A Boston tAisss) genius has In.
vented one-toothcd comb for near
bald gents who have one hair TO
tart
on account OF everything going
up. a Terrc Haute und) grocer has
TAGGED the amounts In his addition
al. s plus s equals 10,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

THAT BIG and "trmmns" will best those
have followed Hoovers particularly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

peace on earth. Good ooiH fovcard men,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

WE WONDER you Chief
Peyser and Poonan Christmas packages?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

MARysvILJ.E MAN Saturday for tearing n 81
real punishment his wife hold
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

POLICE believe a lot
in he song Old Now"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

THAT THE Cross obtained 100000 in
is imaginable Christmas for the boy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

NATION sang America" O'Clock Chrstm
OF the singers a bit off key. They
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

Next 10 the Bolshcvikls. an cpl.
dernlc OF spinal meningitis IL about
the worst thing that could bcfall tho
Russian people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25

MOST SEATTLE families will declare moratorium on
today. However turkey the will
foodful debauch OF today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-25
A MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all.

A to youa all.
and"t best
followed Hoovers rules periodically
POLICE believe
old You Wouldn't Know the Old Place Now"
WE WONDER II you tina warren
Poolman Christmas packages7
Saturday for n
reaipu
stmas morning
bit off They
THAT Red in Of their
amne a ftoovertis
foodful debauch OF today.
pretty just figure
a
beer? See?
government to l. gold
UNITED year
ending which
the nints
HOOVER Announces n
he'll kindly tell
be without doughnuts
IT'S SAID bombed
smoking sefontrol
by super.
fluou house "rvants Some families OF
seven house help Families Of Germans help themselves
different
the German Amecan
~sake 10
long deferred maketh the