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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15
Congress Must Raise
$9,OUO,O ,O0O,O 900 More
tBy Associated Press.J


WASIilNGION, August l4-Con-
gressional leaders were Informed by
Secretary McAdoo to-day that It
would be necessary for them TO au-
thorixe ut this and the winter session
OF Congress an additional S0,UO0,-
OOO,OOO for war expenditures to June
80, 1918, including further loans to
the allies. Five billions In bonds al
rendy has been authorized, and a
s@,OOO. .0OO, ,OOO war tax bill is pending
now In the Senate.
Issuance OF between $4,000, ,OOO,-
900 and $4,OOO.OOO,OOO In bonds to
meet new allied loans and uuthort-
xation of an additional S5OO,OOO, ,ooO
fore the Senate probably Will be
"roposed by the Senate Finance
Committee nnd agreed to by the
House. No delay In either authori-
Eation In anticipated. The bond
issue Will be agreed 10 within a day,
MIR. kitchin predicted. and the $780,
0OO,o0O probably will be added to the
revenue bill In conference with the
approval OF the House.
The plan II TO have the remainder
of the S0.OOO.OOO 600 authorized at
the next session of Congress, begin
ming In December. Whether It will
be raised by bonds or additional
taxation, or in what properties: of
both, is undecided.
Announcement that authorization
OF new bond issue to meet an
allied loan was desired came as a
surprise TO most OF the congregational
leaders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15
v. M. I. H0N0RED
War Department Puts It In "Distin-
Euished" List for Excellent
Military Standing.
1By Associated Press.J

WASHINGTON, August 14.-Educa-
tional institutions rated as "distin-
Guished colleges" or honor schools for
the year 1917 because OF the excellent
military standing Of their student bat
talions. were announced to-day by the
War Department. The list OF distin-
guished colleges includes.
Virginia Military Institute. Lexing-
ton. Va; the Citadel. Charleston. 6. c.;
University Of Georgia, Athens. Ga.
The list OF honor schools include
Staunton Military Academy. Staunton
Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15
lBy Associated Pros.. !


ROME, August 14.-Peace proposals
made by Pope Benedict have been de-
livered to all the belligerent govern
ments.
The Pope suggests restoration Of
Belgium. Serbia and Roumania, and
peaceful solution OF the problems Of
Alsace-Lorraine. Trent. Trieste and
Poland, according to reports from vati-
can sources.
The Pope's peace appeal proposes
that there be no annexations and no
indemnities. except in special cases,
such as Belgium and Serbia; the re-
turn to Germany of her colonies in ex-
change for the occupied departments
of France; freedom OF the seas; dis
armament. and the formation of a su.
preme court of arbitration for the set
tlement OF future international dis
putes.
The peace proposals will be pub.
lished here on Thursday.
PROPOSES RESTORATION
OF STATUS QUO ANTE BFLLUM
LONDON. August 14.-"There has
been great diplomatic activity recently
at the papai secretariat. numerous dip.
lomats having long interviews with
Cardinal Gasparri" (papal secretary of
state). the Rome correspondent of the
Exchange Telegraph cables. Il am
able to announce that the Holy See has
addressed note to belligerents and
neutrals. The note makes a new and
formal appeal for peace. 1t invites The
belligerents to state their conditions Ia
concrete terms so as to facilitate a pre-
liminary Understanding.
This important document has been
communicated to the Italian govern
ment through the Spanish ambassador.
The osservatore Romano. the official
Vatican organ. will publish the text to-
night"
The outline of the Vaticans peace
proposals received here demands the
restoration of all German colonies to
Germany.
Summed up. the proposals ar, for 4
restoration of the status quo ante bell
lum with all questions as to the read
justment Of frontiers to be left to un.
defined subsequent negotiations"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15
INCLUDES SOME PRINCIPLES
ADVOCATED ny WILSON
IBy Associated Press


WASHINGTON August 14.-Ah up-
official outline Of Pope Benedict's peace
proposals received here discloses that
the Pontiff includes some of the prin-
cipies Of world peace for which Presi-
dent Wilson has declared.
Among the Pope's proposals arc re-
duction OF ornaments. freedom of the
seas. and that there shall be no re-
taliatory struggle after tho war for
world commercial supremacy. These
are regarded as the foundation stones
OF the Pope's plan. 8
The Pope's proposals, which already
have been delivered to the resident am IS
bassadors and ministers OF tho warning
powers In Rome. make something
more than column OF large newspaper.
type. Although special efforts are be-.
ing made to facilitate its transnission
to the United States. this may not be
effected for at least a day or two. 4.
Meanwhile. however. an accurate out-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15

China is the seventeenth nation to
array itself with the entente countries
against the central powers. The de-
cision of the Chinese Cabinet to de-
clare war on Germany and Austria
Hungary was reached on August 2,rand
the as:ion of the members of the min
istry was approved by Feng Kwo
Chang, the acting President of the
republic.
TIE seventeen countries now in the
war on the side Of the entente follow:
Great Britain. France. Russia, United
States. Belgium. Italy, Japan, Rou-
mania, Serbia. Montenegro. Greece.
Cuba. Portugal, San Marino, Siam. LII
IBERIA and China.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15
CHINA DECLARES WAR
Republic Formally Takes It's Place in
Ranks of Germany's Allied
Enemies.
IBy Associated Press.1

LONDON. August 14.-Reuter.s Lin.
tied has been officially informed that
China has declared war upon GERMANY
and Austria Hungary, the declaration
dating from 10 o'clock this morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-15
OFFICIAL NOTICE IS
RECEIVED BY LEGATION

WASHINGTON. August 14.-officlal
notice OF China's declaration Of war
on Germany and Austria Hungary was
received to-day at the Chinese lega-
tion In cable dispatches from Peking.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

Fairy pursed up her lips, putting
vainly at the SCOT that had settled
upon her face. Then she laughed.
VERY, true, Aunt Grace" she said.
1--WE admit that we're q luckless fam
lily. But we're expecting, with you to
help us, to do much better. You see,
we've never had half chance so far,
with only father behind u.s."
The twins revived at this, and
Joined in the laughter their father led
against himself.
Later In the day Prudence drew her
aunt to one side and asked softly,
WAS 1t much of shock to you, Aunt
Grace? The family drowned in SCOT
to welcome your I'm sure you expect
ed to find everything trim and fresh
and orderly. Was 1t a bitter dlsap-
pointmentT
Aunt Grace smiled brightly. "Why,
no, Prudence" she said In her low,
slow, even voice. 81 really expected
something to be wrongl I'd have been
disappointed If everything had gone
just right"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
(To BE CONTINUED
WHERE "PEP" WAS NEEDED
Secretary Daniels, Discussing Ell.
cheney, Relates Story Of olrI's Ad-
Visina Beau to Kiss Old Mare.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels Is q
firm believer in speeding up. Eff
cheney Is the watchword of his depart
ment A big navy can't be built fast
enough for him. And he was discuss
ing efficiency and high speed. He
wants to cut out red tape.
Discussion is well and good" said
Secretary Daniels, "but the main Ques-
ton is whether 1t is idle talk or not.
Is 1t practical or is 1t foolish7 Is 1t
like Torkins and his girl?
'"Torkins, by the way, was out with
his girl during the days before the au-
tomoblle, when young man who
wanted to be popular would call on
his girl with horse and buggy to take
her for a drive. You know, the faster
the horse the better the impression.
'Torkins, on his first call, took the
girl for a long drive, and when they
found themselves In the midst Of q
country road, he ventured for kiss.
"a kissT asked the girl. What
good would kiss dor
"'Oh,' replied the embarrassed youth,
IT would make me feel gay and lively
"'Well, Charley the cold-blooded,
Unconditional damsel retorted, If 1t 10
as you say, and we expect to get any
where before it's time to return home,
you'd better get out and kiss the old
mare onceF"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
You're Flirting with Death!
Stop Kidney-IIIs Now
Thousands Die Yearly From Ravagea
of Kidney Troubles for Which
Dodd's Pills Give Quick Relief.

Take heedi Never disregard natures
warnings of that great destroyer-Kid-
ney Trouble. You know the signs
backache, shooting pains through the
lolns, stiffness In STOPPING or lifting
spots before the eyes, dizziness, rheu-
matte pains, swollen joints, bed-wet-
ting, nightly arising.
At the first sign of Kidney derange-
nents, get in your preventive work
with DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS. Take
no chances. Stop thinking 'I'll be all
right in day or two" That's the road
to dreaded Bright's disease.
Every druggist has DODD'S KIDNEY
PILLS. Remember-the name with the
three DIS. You don't have to take box
after box. and wait weeks for results.
The first box is guaranteed to help
you. II 1t doesn't, your druggist will
gladly refund your money.
But, to get results, you must refuse
substitutes and accept no remedy of
similar name. DODD'S do the work.
and It's DODD'S you want.
To-day, get DODD'S PILLS and start
on the road to Kidney-health Your
drug store has the genuine-youR
druggist guarantees them. Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
CHAPTER u.
Science and Health.

After all, the advent of a chaperon
made surprisingly little difference in
the life of the parsonage family, but
what change there was was all to the
good. Their aunt assumed no active
directorate over household matters.
She just slipped in, happily, unobtru.
slvely, smiling much, saying little.
The members of the Ladies' Aid,
who fastened to call, said, "She is per
fectly charming-such fine converse.
tionalistw
She was always attractively dressed
always self-possessed, always friendly,
always goOd-natured, and the girls
found her presence only pleasing. She
relieved Prudence, admired Fairy
laughed at the twins, adored Connie
"Of course, Aunt Grace" Prudence
told her sweetly, 1--WE aren't going to be
selfish with you. We don't expect you
to bury yourself in the parsonage.
Whenever you want trip away for a
while, you must feel free to CO."
81 shan't want to CO." said Aunt
Grace quickly.
NOL right AWAY VI COuLoCI Au
dence agreed. "But you'll find our
liveliness firing. Whenever you do
want to go"
II don't think I shall want to go al
ALL" she answered. II like 1t here.
II like liveliness."
Then Prudence kissed her CRATE
fully.
For several weeks after her initia.
ton in the parsonage, life rolled along
sweetly and serenely. For ten entire
and successive days the twins had
lived blameless lives. Their voices
rang out gladly and sweetly. They
treated Connie with a sisterly tender.
ness and gentleness quite out of ac'
cord with their usual drastic disci
pline. They Obeyed the word Of Pru'
dence with cheerful readiness that
was startlingly cherubimic. The most
distasteful of orders called forth moth
ing stronger than bright eyes, Pru'
dence."
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
Murder Will Out.

A French woman with a sense Of
humor once told this story:
She was walking up a flight Of
stairs In one of those Paris apartment
houses with a mirror at the head Of
each landing.
AS she glanced up, painting, she
thought she saw a woman descending.
She said to herself: "Well, If l were
that fat old woman 1 should know bet
ter than to dress In that ridiculous
way"
When she reached the head of the
stairs she confronted herself.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store it to it's former beauty and lus-
ter by using la Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

charming depicts the life of five loveabe girls the
Methodist Mount Mark They preside
make things interesting for their widowed father
mother" of
Lark, twins fill
baby" aids ab them
play wholesome with of joy
and laughter, light shadow EDITOR.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
putIss az crltlelsn.

Justly to discriminate. firmly to e.
tablish, wisely to prescribe, and hon.
estly to award-these are the true
aims and duties Of criticism. --Simnaa
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

The twins read Mrs. Eddy's
"Science and Health" and their
amazing behavior in conse-
quence upsets the peace and
quiet of the Methodist house,
hold. Prudence solves the prob
lem.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

Australia normally consumes year
ly $15975,00 in tobacco and $20,655,-
900 in confectionery.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

Even the prude isn't averse to sit
ting in the lap of luxury.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

A husband has grounds for divorce
If his wife refuses to help him with
the homework.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
Makes Up for Lost Time.

1t takes a kitten nine days to get It's
eyes open, but then it has nine lives
to live to make up for 1t.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
CUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly In Most cases-Write for q
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal all forms
of itching, burning skin and scalp AFT
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients if used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
Never Heard Of Il.

"Have fishermen a patron saintT'
Dunno. Never heard of Ananias
being notwithstanding Mag.
azine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

Clifton Buckley of Sandusky, o., in
four years has saved ID lives in &C
cidents.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15

Every man is sure that his wife
doesn't realize how hard he has to
work for his money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-11-15
HOusekeepers Can Save
$500, 100000 on Food

In these days when the high cost of liv-
ing pinches nearly every home no waste
should be overlooked. One of the most
fragrant and the most easily prevented, 10
the destruction of food by rats One rat
food and property in a single night, and q
careful estimate gives over 5000, 600 600 as
the value of foodstuffs destroyed annually
stearns Paste and save this enormous
loss of food. A small box of Stearns'
Paste costs only 95 cents and is usual
ly enough to completely rid the house OF
reaches and waterbugs. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1917-11-02

Call Clemens for anything you want transported. Phone 125
The Holbrook news., 1917-11-02
To be torn off by Inspector.

Sample Ballot School Bond Election
 Snowflake District Saturday. November 0th A. 1917
 Shall School District Mo- of Navajo County, Arizona Snowflake Distrc Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25000) and issue and sell it's said aggregate principal S2000 for the erecting and constructing school house for said School Dis rict Mo- for purchasing building site for said school house for laying grounds for the and for furnishing and equip ping said bonds of twenty-five bonds CD twenty-five (25) inclusive, bond be of the denomination of One Thousand Dollars S1 00 deemab forty 0 years from their date bearing interest at the rate of per payable semannuay but reserv said school district the right redeem said bonds at time after ten years from the date of issue
The Holbrook news., 1917-11-02
Notice of Selection

Under Sections 2275 and 227t f U. s. Revised Statutes, a , amended by Act of Congress February 28, 1891, (Paragrap g ct sea-, Rules Approved Apr 25. 1907) as extended to tn State of Arizona By Act of Con gress. Approved June 20, 1910. United States Land Office, at
 Phoenix, Arizona
 State of Arizona To whom it may concern:
 Notice is hereby given tha the State of Arizona has filed il this office it's School Indemnity Land Selections. Lists Nos. 968 969, 970, 971, 986, 987, 988, 989 992, 993. 994, and 998, Seria Nos. O36376, O36377, O36378, O36. 379, O36394, O36395, OS6396, O36. 397, O364OO, O364OI. O364O2, and O36406, respectively. applying to select, as indemnity, the fol lowing described lands, to-Wit:
 List No. 968, Serial No. O36- 376:- In T. 13 N, R. 22 E.: All Section 8.
 List No. 969. Serial No. O36- 377:- In T. 13 N. R. 22 E.: Lots 8. 4; FL SW4; SE4 Sec. Is. In T. IS N.. R. 20 E.: E3 SW4; g SE4 Sec. "A.
 List No. 970. Serial No. O36- 378;- In T. IA N., R. 20 E.: All Section 10.
 List No. 971, Serial No. O36- 379:- In T. IA N., R. 20 E.: All Section 12.
 List No. 986, Serial No. OS6- 394:- In T. 16 N, R. 19 E.: Lots 1, 2, 8, 4; S1 NJ: SW4; NJ SE4 Sec. 4.
 List No. 987, Serial No. O36- 395:- In T. 16 N. R. 19 E.: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, '; SE3 NW4; S NE4; E. SW4; NJ SE4 Sec. 6. List No. 988, Serial No. O36- 396:- In T. 20 N. R. 21 E.: | Lots 1, 2, 8. 4; E. w.; NE4; NJ SE4; SW4 SE4 Sec. IS.
 List No. 989, Serial No. O36- 397:- In T. 20 N., R. 21 E.: Lots l. 2. 3, 4; E. w.; NE4; NJ SE4; SW4 SE4 Sec. 30.
 List No. 992. Serial No. O36- 40O:- In T. IT N., R. 20 E.: SW4 NW4; NW4 SW4 Sec. 12. In T. 16 N., R. 22 E.: NJ; NJ S3 Sec. 28.
 List No. 993. Serial No. OS6- 4O1:- In T. 13 N, R. 19 E: All Section 20.
 List No. 994, Serial No. O36- 402;- In T, 15 N., R. 15 E.: All Section 34.
 List No. 998, Serial No. O36- lO6:- In T, 20 N., R. 21 E.: SE4 5E4 Sec. 30. In T. 16N., R. 19 B., S SE4 Sec. 6. In T. 20 N., R. 21 E.: SE4 SE4 Sec. IS. In T. 15 N., R. 31 E.: SE4 SE4 Sec. 30. In T. 16 N, R. 19 E.: 5 SE4 Sec. 4.
 (All in G. 6 s. R. M.) During the five weeks period ,f publication of this notice, or my time thereafter, and before inal approval and certifcation, his office will receive protests IT contests'as to any of the tracts Ipplied for and transmit the anne to the General Land Office. Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, 24, 1917.
 J. L. IRWIN,
 Register,
 JOHN J. BIRDNO,
 Paoai1,oy-
The Holbrook news., 1917-11-02
Bonds, Yes, Bonds, No, l

Gro creating of said indebtedness and for the issuance of said bonds W the opposite the Bonds Yes creating said indebted and against the issuance of said bonds make W the square opposite the words Bonds, No'.)
 R. C. Creswell Chairman Board of Supervisors of Navajo County Arizona Attest:
 R. S. Teeple
 Clerk, Board of Supervisors.
The Holbrook news., 1917-11-02
Notice of School Bond Election

Notice Is Hereby Given that to the provisions of the Board of Navajo County Arizona duly passed and entered the minutes said first of October 197 and request the Board of Trustees School District Navajo County Arizona and in accordance with Paragraph 2 of Revised Statutes of Arizona for 19 ving and municipal indebtedness election will be held in said School district Mo- of Navajo County Arizona Saturday. 10th day of November 19 at the public school house Snowflake Navajo County Arizona between the hours of o'clock M and six o'clock M the of sub hitting property of said School District Mo- who other qualified school electors said School District Mo- the question whether said District Mo- shall be authorized of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
 2 OO the purpose of erecting and constructing school house said School District No for purchasing building school laying grounds for the furnishing equppg said school house. and whether the of School District Mo- shall be issued and sold said said consist of twenty-five bonds number ed from CD twenty-five (25) inclusive each bond be of One Thousand Dollars (1 000 redeemabe 0 from their date bearing interest at the rate of payable semiannuay but reserving to school district right redeem said bonds time a ter ten years from the date of issue.
 election shall be held in accordance with the Title 52 of the Revised Statutes of Arizona applicable accordance with the general State of Arizona and the following named hereby appointed officers conduct said election Yz G. A. Gardner. Inspector, Heber Willis Judge Darien Kartchner Judge Eliza Smith Clerk Belle H. Flake Clerk Geo Ramsay, Marshal
 The said question be submitted to the taxpayers said school district who all other qualified electors School District Mo- shall appear upon the official ballot and shall be substantially in the following form:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16

out that government officials, both
federal and state, who have made a
study of the problem, are convinced
that such transfer can be successful
ly accomplished. The land owners
made it plain to the committee that
they realize the Importance of max
ing the first transfer a success, both
from the standpoint of their own in
terests and those Of the wool grow
ers, and the Southern Pine Associa-
ton as a whole and its members in
dividually were pledged to these men
to cooperate with them to the full
est extent along sound and practi-
cal lines.
The meeting was marked by total
absence of anything relating to land
craftsmanship or the pressing of any
special interests, the discussion be-
ing confined to consideration of the
questions involved solely in their
broader aspects.
At the conclusion Of the session the
land owners present extended an in
vitation to the committee to visit
their properties, and an itinerary
was arranged, beginning with trip
to the holdings of the Great South
ern Lumber Company at Bogalusa,
La, early this week. Between trips
the committee, which will remain in
the South for some days, will make
ties headquarters at the offices of the
Southern Pine Association. Before
returning West the wool growers
will visit the packing plant of the
Nelson Morris Company in New Or
leans.
The meeting was presided over by
A. G. T. More, assistant secretary of
the Southern Pine Association. in
the absence of Secretary Manager J.
E. Rhodes, who was detained at
Washington on matters connected
with national defense. Representa-
tives of land owners present to con-
fer with the visitors were:( G. A.
Townsend and d. T. Cushing of the
Great Southern Lumber Company,
Bogalusa. La; T. F. Smith, of the
Edward Hines Lumber Company,
Kiln, Miss; ]. B. Brosius, of the Raul
Lumber Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
and E. ]. Stoekle, Of the Lyon Lum-
Der Company, Garyville. La. Others
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-12-16
Father OF The
Camouflage Was
Once Dubbed Crank

Special to the Journal
Washington, D. c., Dec. 15.-How
the Father of Camoufiage" was con-
sidered nut" and treated with con-
tempt by the British War Office dur
ing the first two years Of the war
when he was trying to give them in
formation which they now consider
invaluable, is one of the interesting
stories of bureaucratic inefficiency
which is just coming to the surface.
Abbott H. Thayer, 68, American
artist, is now respected by the British
army as the greatest living camou-
feur.
But in 1914 when he went to Lon
don to offer freely all his wonderful
knowledge of military concealment,
he was shunted from bureau to bu-
reau. from petty chief to petty chief,
as a HARMLESS old cranls don't
y'lnow, with a lot Of crazy notions
he says he got from birds and ami
mails. Fancy that! Quite impossible,
reallyw
For more than 80 years Thayer
had been studying how birds and ami
mails concealed themselves from the