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Evening star., 1917-03-19
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
a1th St. and Pennaylvania Avenue.
War.

Tho sinking by Germany Of three un-
armed American merchantmen, report
ed yesterday, may or may not be treated
% the act Of war for which our govern
ment il waiting. It approaches close to
the line which separates causes Of war
from acts Of war under any definition
Of that line which our government may
frame. American ships, and with them
possibly American lives, have been de-
stroyed, though two Of these ships car
ried at the time no contraband and
were not then running the German
blockade. Their offense was in being on
q section of the high seas from which
Germany on pain of the death penalty
has warned all the world.
II the sinking Of these ships is not
war, 1t inevitably means war. Coupled
with the destruction Of Belgian relief
ship in the forbidden zone in spite Of
the German safe-conduct which was sup
posed to protect it, these sinkings show
that Germany is still in fanatical mad
ness running amuck in this portion Of
the high seas, Unfortunately destroy
ing everything that it meets.
The actual clash of a war already at
least constructively existing will at the
latest surely come when in the forbid
den zone q German submarine meets
and attacks one Of the merchantmen
which our government has armed to pro-
tect our rights Of peace on the high seas
against piratical individuals or pratt
cal government.
The fact that we are potentially in
, war is recognized in the patriotic yield
ing Of the railroads to avert the paraly-
sis and vital disaster Of a nationwide
strike.
Whether President Wilson shall say
today that war exists or shall postpone
that declaration is purely a question of
wise national policy. It Is to be assumed
that every national resource is being
modified rapidly but with systematic
thoroughness for the seemingly ineui-
table struggle. Do we gain or lose by
an additional period Of preparednessi
Should not Congress be in session when
We 60 to warf Should not the new Con-
sress be called together at oncei
These are the real problems now be-
fore the President. Unless q miracle
intervenes the question will be no longer
whether there shall be war, but when
war on our part shall begin.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
A Peril and a Duty.

The latest controversy between the
railroad managers and the railroad
brotherhoods has served one good pur-
pose. It has revealed to the country tho
full peril to the public of such contro-
versies, and the great necessity Of action
by Congress bearing upon and making
impossible such peril in future. 1t is
stated that the subject will be presented
done, and the subject pressed. Some
remedy should be found and provided
from which railroads. brotherhoods and
the public would alike benefit.
The matter as disclosed last August
was grave. The country held its breath
at the threat of paralysis Of the trans
portation service. Such an act, every
body could see, would dislocate every
thing; would throw all business out Of
plumb, and bring hunger right to the
doors of hundreds of thousands living
in land of plenty.
But at this time the matter was even
graver. Our foreign affairs had become
so delicate everybody was apprehensive
of early war. And yet paralysis was
again threatened, and time limit-a
question of hours-set. Apparently, the
throes Of the governpent were to count
for no more than the throes Of helpless
individuals.
The passing Of the immediate danger
should not mean the elimination Of the
duty revealed. It should be made Inn
possible for the danger ever again to
arise. The public should not be left at
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Impresses French Civilians

ueImany 4mPfeSseS EIencn ClV1nanS
In an official communication Berlin
announces the evacuation Of territory in
France and states that "a part Of the
population, provided with food for five
days, was left" This indicates that the
other inhabitants were taken back with
the German army. In other words, some
non-combatant French people of the
territory SO long occupied by Germany
have been made prisoners of war. There
is no justification in the rules Of war
fare for such an act. The seizure Of
this unknown number Of French people
the denominations committed by Ger
many in the course of this war.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,

A Welcome Restraint.
"What do you think Of the idea of
censorship"
"It's great" replied Mr.. Growcher. T
hope we'll have all kinds and plenty.
When my wife and children ask me any
more questions about international diff
culties, want to be able to look wise and
say I da'sn't tell"
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Germany's submarines are placing
some reliance on the assumption that
the cumulative process does not apply
in the attainment of the overt act.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
A March Flower.

A March Flower.
Little yaller blossom
Peekin' out SO gay,
Amt you got no better sense
Dan bloomin' dat-a-wayf
Land is full O. trouble.
Sea is jes' de same.
Little yaller blossom
You should surely be ashame'!
De frost will come a-nippin',
An de chilly wind will blow;
An fob every inch o. sunbeam
You will git a foot Of snow.
We must admire your courage
An your beauty is immense;
But, little yaller blossom,
You sure hasn't got much sens
Evening star., 1917-03-19

There may be moments when the cour-
ageous impulse Of T. r. makes him wish
he had become a sailor instead of a
soldier.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Not much sympathy can be felt con-
eerning the manner in which family ties
continue to be broken in the courts of
Europe.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

The international law of the future
will be expected to provide an unmis-
takably explicit definition Of covert
act"
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Yesterdays U-boat operations came as
. forceful reminder to the railways that
the country is at this moment on the
verge Of war.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
A Fellow Feeling.

"You seem to feel grim satisfaction
about the street car strike"
81 do," replied Mr.. Chuggins. "Now
you people who don't have automobiles
know how it feels to start down town
without any idea Of whether you are
going to make the trip or not"
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Though not admitted to the confer
ences affecting food distribution, the ul-
innate consumer has been getting his
full share of the thrills.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Publicity.

GLOW did King Solomon get the repu-
tation Of being so wise9"
"Well, you see he had very great
number of wives; and every woman
does her best to brag about what a
smart man her husband is"
Evening star., 1917-03-19

A railway man gets so accustomed to
giving the "step lively" signal that he
may inadvertently turn it loose even on
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

The magician whose favorite phrase
was "now you see it and now you don't
see it," might be quoted in connection
with European political systems.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

No returned traveller relating his i'm
pressions Of America ever had a more
attentive audience than Count Won
Bernstorf is finding in Berlin.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
FOrtitude.

That citizen will meet the test,
Whatever danger may draw near,
Who, while he's hoping for the best,
Can face the worst without fear.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Economy.

"What makes you walk on tiptoe7"
"I don't want to make the cook nerv-
GUS. She is peeling a potato and her
hand might slip"
Evening star., 1917-03-19

The U-boat is still proceeding on the
theory that "ruthlessness" is entirely a
one-sided proposition.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

The manner in which the Zeppelin
was disposed Of justifes the hope that
the ruthlessness of the submarine may
be checked.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Drapery Materials
29c Yd.
Mill Length. of aualitie. Worth Up to Soc

Mill o Qualities worth Up to
Linen Taffeta in natural linen color backgrounds in
beautiful floral foliage designs striped checked
backgrounds.
Art cretonnes, pretty floral designed cretonnes in
yard lengths; plenty match up for slip covers,
draperies etc. exceptionally grade materials in this
lot.
K B. D. Drapery Madras, for doors windows.
This well known brand of plain color Madras in floral
designs with border both sides; choice Of green
or blue Csc value yard because they lengths
of to yards
Awning Duck, in plain khaki color; 8-oz. weight, for
boat uses, awnings, tents, ETC. Any quantity up 500
yards
Evening star., 1917-03-19

In "mobilizing her enormous re-
sources" Russia is developing momen-
tum that was not expected.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

The egg has become less expensive,
but the ham continues to rank as lux
ury.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Spotproof Broadcloth,
$500 Yard.

Sponged and shrunk ready
for the needle; permanent.
lustrous finish, in shades of
Tan, Gray, Taupe, Cadet.
African, Russian. Burgundy.
Plum, Navy, Midnight and
Black.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Remarkable Values in NeSv 1917
WeaUes Of
Silks and Dress Goods
Novelty Shepherd Checks,
SI.25 Yard -

Novelty Shepherd Checks,
SI.25 Yard
81 inches wide, new spring
style black and white shep-
herd checks, with color COM
bination overplaids, for suits,
skirts and trimmings.
Suiting PopIin, S1.S5 Yard
81 inches wide. all-wool.
hard-twisted yarn: will shed
dust and won't wrinkle; very
serviceable suiting, in a good
range of colors and black.
Suiting Pongee, SI.7S Yard.
Yard wide; all-silk, extra
heavy quality: weight suit
able for long coats, suits and
skirts, In natural color only:
elegant value.
Crepe de Chine, SI.7S Yard
40 inches wide, heavy. all
silk, creepy weave, for Dress
es. waists and underwear. in
all the wanted light and dark
colors. including Flesh, Ivory
and Black.
PaIais RoyaI-SecOnd Floor.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Changing the name from st. Peters
burg to Petrograd was only starter.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Chiffon Taffeta, S1.25 Yard

Yard-wide soft chiffon-fin-
ish dress taffeta, for dresses.
waists and trimmings, in
complete assortment of street
and evening shades, includ-
ing several changeable ef-
fects, navy blue and black.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Sport Poplin, S1.50 Yard

40 inches wide, even weave.
lustrous quality, chiffon
faille poplin. for sport suits.
skirts and trimmings. in
shades of gray. gold, rose
and tan, with color combina-
tions, sport designs.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
GreCian GirdleS
Now the Vogue

With Paris clamorng for straight lines and the
chemse froo the advent of the eweled grde strikes
vital note in the ornamentation of the frocks
waistine gracefully adapting themselves the unbelt-
ed mode of 1917.
These girdles simulate the of the Greeks, with
heavy links and jeweled medallons the belt of the
Egyptians with colored plaques of stone the grde of
the Roman with pierced gold ornaments and
jewestudded pendants-and initiate modern innovation
of twisted Of beads with heavy assels Priced
81, s25, $685. $780, $39s, $3.50, s79s and up s1z.
On SaIe-Jewelry Dept.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

100 Clothes Pins. regu-
larly lie: Soft. Clothes
Lines. regularly 15c, and
Gotham 6ad.Iron Waxer
. n d Cleaner, regularly
10c. Regularly 40c; all
for geo.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Roller Skates, ball bear
ing, Union Hardware Co.
make, for boys or girls;
$3.50 value at $1.9a.
Evening star., 1917-03-19
Coninu Tomorrow OF the
March Sale of Household Utilities
I'm the Basement Store

American Water Power
Wash Machines. this ma
chine is guaranteed to
wash clothes equal to the
amount of 8 shirts on a
2O-pound water pressure.
with a water flow of 3
gallons per minute. Reg
ularly $500, at $1,000.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Water Pals, made Of
compressed flber-no Leak
ing, last for n lifetime.
3gc value at 2bc.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Sanitary Toilet Bowl
Brushes, with long wood
en- or wire handles. at ESQ
and 15c.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

SOC Bottle of WizSrd
Oil, Soc: csc Wi z a r d
Chemically treated Duster.
29c. Total, Zoe; all for
Soc.
Evening star., 1917-03-19

Casseroles. heavy nickel
plated frames. with side
handles; fireproof earthen
casserole; S1-25 value, at
CSC.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
~" DRIVE
Will. END
7 ONIGH 7
Local War Fund May
Reach Close To
S1,000,000

General Chairman Luman w.
Goodenough, OF the Y. VI. c. A. war
fund drive. rs confident that final
reports submitted by the workers at
the dinner In the Detroit Athletic
club tonight viii bring the grand
total close TO 100000 He would
not be surprised 10 see tho fund
climb 10 the million mark by the end
OF the week Tho the campaign
virtually ended Monday noon. when
the 100000 goal was reached with
S17.4S7 10 spare. the money is srl
-olling into the hands OF Emory W.
Clark, treasurer Every BANK ana
trust company in the city is re-
ceiving contributions
Mr. Goodenough received check
FOR n substantial amount Tuesday
from n prominent society woman
who left sick bed 90 write him =
letter inclostng IT, Many Instances
Of self-sacrifice on the part of WON
on who need every dollar they earn
for their own use have come 20 The
chairman's attention.
Detroit Is awaking 10 The fact
that 10 is just rs important to give
to the + war fund as II is TO give TO
Tie Rcd Cross or buy Liberty
bonds" said Mr. fuuri~nongh "Thc
mon enlisted n this campaign have
worked hard TO get that message 20
The people and their efforts have
been sploudidly rewarded.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
DUFFlELD HEADS
CHARTER BODY

Dctroits newly elected charter
commission met for organization In
The council chamber at o o'clock
Tuesday afternoon DIVE 3 Duf.
field was elected president and John
& Nagel yice-presidcuf
City Clerk Richard Lindsay. who
called The. meeting 20 order. will pro.
vide a man "a hook after the cleri
cal work FOR the time being N least
Commissioner King. Calender and
Watson were appointed a committee
on rules and submitted report
which was adopted The rules pro
vide that all sessions begin 1T Q
o'clock. except evening sessions. and
that the public may submit sueee-
lions until Jan 10 This means that
The charJcr viii probably be- com
pieted about Feb 10 and submitted
20 fhe voters at a special election
in tbc spring
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
Y. W. c. A. WILL
RAISE FUND

Tho Detroit war work council oi
The y. W g. a viii conduct an ac.
tive campaign from Dec 2-l0 to raise
100000. This city's apportionmcnt
OF the St,000.0o0 fund 10 b. raised
for Tho war work OF the association.
The wide proad interest in the
war work 90 the y 81 g. q naiu.
rally extends to She s. w O.. AS
part in The work. so cioscl5 .nked
are the two appeals la France. ihr
y. " q A workers are under fhe
direction and cooperate with the 81
NJ. &. A.. wearing he insignia OF me
latter IN arm bands nm many com
mnniii"s adjoining can onmsBfs thc
federal commission on raining camp
activities has assigned 40 Tho VS.
G. a The task of CARING for v0Hrm
and girls residing iu ths vicinity ot
tho camp. cor attracted there for one
reason err another The y " g. \.
g. WORKING Bro various ccutors only
o. The request ~ military cor federal
sufh0riiiea. y. VI g. s. secretaries
aud citizens
The var work program of fns ass
sociaiiCn as q comprehensive one
hnd dependence a. placed upon the
generosity Of the American public
10 csrrv K thru.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
PUBL. Ca ton OF DEFINITE TERMS
REQUIRED OF GERMANY TO Be URGED
BY COL. HOUSE IN PARIS COUNCIL
21U,S. SAILORS BELIEVED
Persisted IN COLLISION

WASHINGTON, believed
following
dispatches
made by Secretary
the following authorized
duty foreign
First 81 lost.
public full
-ggra
old destroyer built I9oz
TONS, 9 and
which Chauncey colhdd whether American
the second collision which
America patrol
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
NEW FRENCH PREMIER
DEMANDS WAR TO Hit

cuscd the government pledges they
viii be court martialed
Peace propaganda VIII be rlgor-
ously suppressed and the censorship
Of France limited to purely military
and diplomatic information
The food restrictions now In ef-
feet are for all. 1t IS necessary there
fore that they must be obeyed by
all
We must emulate example OF
America. Of Britain. or llaly. and an
be united to prepare for the day OF
victory.
eve announce n redoubled effort
in the conduct Of the war"
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20

PARIS. Nov. 20.-Unremitting, re
doubled and supreme energy IN war
is the platform which Premier
Clcmenceau OF France announced as
that OF the new French ministry to-
day Re made his maiden speech as
successor TO Prof. Painleye as prem
Ter In tho chamber OF deputies.
Our only thot must be or the
army the new premier declared.
"All zones must be like war zones.
The government pledges itself
that all traitors viii be punished
without pity Regardless Of the
standing OF those who may be ac-
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
AFFAIRS OF
VILLAGE GET
PROBE, TOO
Grand Jury Takes Up
st. Clair Heights
Garbage Matter

That the village OF ST. Clair
Heights has also had difficulty in
obtaining "a garbage disposal site
was made apparent tuesday morn
ing. when Mayor William Marx,
Harry Chovalier, village clerk, and
Joseph r Weber. and John ID Can
min. councilmen. were summoned TO
appear before the circuit court
grand jury
II is said that an attempt was
made 90 dcpletc The village treasury
in a land deG. when the village
sought 30 purchase a site for a gar
haze incinerator
John c. Cooper and Thomas Coop
or. Mrs John j. Templeton. and
George Reuhlc, formerly a real es-
tate man in Detroit, were also
called
Mrs Mary Duff and Mrs Esther
Archer, police matrons in the wom-
en- detention home. We're the first
witnesses called in Tuesdays SEES
sion Sergt Harry A. Steventon, OF
the scotten-ave station, was also
called
The testimony Of the police ma
irons is supposed 20 concern the
episode OF The three west side wom-
on who said that a couple OF Scot
tcuave station patrolmer locked
them MP when they resisted their
attack In the rear room Of Del
ray saloon
The women were taken 20 tho de-
tention home from tbc ScOuCnavc
station, and while there. Dr. s sa.d.
tho matr0ns overheard them plan
ming % story TO tell the Judge to dis
credit thc policemen The Incident
occurred three months $40 and mo-
action vas taken unr last week
whom the women told their story
20 tho grand igry
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
Mccormick Plans
Official Decorations To
Reward American Bravery

BYRON. III. No, 10 whom sam
my distinguishco himself by some
typically American feat Of enter
prise or bravery "over there. hes
coing fo receive some recognition
more substantial than his comrades
Z" at'ahoy'"
This b. the determination Of Me
din Mccormick. congressman from
Illinois. who told the United Press
today that no intended 90 introduce
In the next congress a bill provid-
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20


(copyriEht. 1917. By The United Press,
LONDON, Nov. z0.--A direct ano
uneauivocal statement TO the entire
q
ter-Allied war council.
The United Press is able to make
this statement on the basis OF in
formation OF unquestioned authority
today as the American commission
ers held their first formal meeting
with the British war leaders in
Downing-st.
II is 10 insure the organization OF
such council that the American
commission headed by Colonel
House is in Europe. II Is 70 insure
such declaration made binding
upon all the Allies as Well as TO stiff
fen the offensive, that the council
is desired by the United States.
Americas immediate aim and the
Zig task assigned TO Colonel House
will be to induce every one OF the
Allied nations 10 throw every card
on The table, 10 state every demand
and present every claim OF the war.
From the entire lot will then be
selected those which are basic.
which are predicted upon broad hui
nanitarianism. which justify the Al
lies claim as champions OF the
rights of small nations, which are
aimed at freeing civilization from
the menace Of milltarism and which
are In truth calculated to make the
world safe for democracy"
Then II the plans and ideas OF the
American commission carry, these
detectives backed by and endorsed
by the entire Allied council. will be
proclaimed 10 The entire world. Al
He'd neutral and enemy-not as a
peace move. but as q war move, a
move calculated 90 democratize the
entire Allied war making machine.
10 would be a move 10 purge the en-
tire Allied coalition OF the last tisge
Of suspicion OF selfish Interest or
hope of individual gain for any ma
ton
Such q move. disarming The kaiser
OF his argument that she German
soldier IS fighting defensive war.
Is counted on 10 deal a telling blow
20 German morale. 10 give reassur-
ance 90 neutrals and TO remove
from the mind Of any Allied soldier
any idea that he is risklng his life
IN furtherance OF Tho commercial
or political Interests OF any Allied
nation
That President Wilson personally
desires such declaration by such
q council Is admittedly the best guar
antce that both will Zee forthcoming
The American executive Us at the
moment IN position 20 secure the
most friendly consideration OF his
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
DRYSlOSE OUT IN
IOWA RECOUNT

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov 20
Prohibition lost in the recent con-
stitutional amendment election by
1872 votes This was announced this
afternoon when tho official canvass
was completed 40 tho state hou o.
The canvass revealed that 21fte'
were cast for tho amendment an3
2iE.625 against 81 The recount give
the vets go more votes than tho
first count gave.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20
TAXI RIDERS
SUE COMPANY
AND RAILWAY

The Wabash railroad and thc Taxi
Scryicp company. we're made joint
defendant in three suits fled Tues
day morning In thc Alrcuii court
Edna Demss began suit for slOAO0O
and James rolany and Walter, h.
Roeser for $4,000 each " is de-
clared In the bin that the three
were riding in one 81 the taxi com
panys vehicles at a crossing Of the
Wabash tracks in lakewood when
their machine was struck Sept o.
All three persons wcrc injured. they
say
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20

Detrolts coal situation is so acute
that Commissioner Couzens on Tues
day issued a statement lu which he
said desperate measures must be
taken to secure 10000 tons OF coal
or thousands OF families viii suffer
There are $500 orders FOR hard
coal from private individuals that
cannot be filed. and tho thousands
OF orders that have been nllod in
the past few weeks must be re-
allied
Gentlemen. the situation is des-
perate." he said There is no use
ia hiding f. fear there viii be
intense suffering unless 10000 tons
OF coal be delivered here immedi.
ately"
He pointed out that Detroit IS
short 300, 600 tons OF coke In place
OF tho coke, hard coal ~ being used
Il don't know why this situation
exists" he said. "All ! can do is
report conditions It's up 20 Mr.
Prudden. coal administrator. 10 sup.
My the coal Either our local sd
minlstration carries no weight with
tho federal administration. or some
thing else is 10 blame"
Commencing Friday. no more tele-
phone orders for coal will be taken
Every person who wants coal sup
piled thru the police department
must apply in person. in the precinct
ia which he or she resides
Below Is appended report on
coal conditions from every station
In the city
canvassed practically impossible TO
get hard coal
Precinct No. . Hard coal practi-
cally impossible 20 get, chestnut es-
pecially
Precinct 80. Cannot End any
hard coal dealers have very little
i'm transit
Precinct 80 { Hard coal very
hard 20 got supply IS very low
Precinct So. Cannot nud any
hard coal dealers have nothing Co.
speak of in transit
Precinct 40 Pretty scarrc ar
uclc. only Gllod go orders out OF
500 for hard coal
Precinct So Hard coel cond.
tiou bad. making very little head
WHY cndoayorln4 io gcf hard coal
people Co use soft
procinc 40 S Can't ger hard
coal desperate situation
Precinct So a--rard cVal is ycry
short. ,cheaiput especially dealers
have littic IN transit.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-20

ing medals Tor soldiers and sailors
who perform In action calamity.
Mcconnell, viii propose three
cias Of decoration "a modal for
Distinguished rallantry." ono for
"Eallantry and recimental doc.
GRAFTON Cor distinguished conduct"
The latter probably would be "a silk
cord 20 be worn on the breast of
each member ~ unit that per
formed some unusual feat ~ brav-
cry.