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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
HARD At WORK
ON WAR PLAN
Army and Navy Preparing For
Eventualities.
TO RESTORE SUPPLY DEP0TS
Secretary Baker Orders Purchases
Naval officials Plan To Speed
Work-Research Com
mlttee Meets.
TO RESTORE SUPPLY DEP0Ts

WaSnlnStOn.-Al precautionary ana
preparatory steps the military arms OF
the Government have been authorized
to take are under way, and little re-
mains TO be done now unless actual
war should follow the break with Ger.
many.
On the surface the War and Navy
Departments fell back to almost the
quiet routine Of normal times. A few
mo admittance" signs and the strict
enforcement Of new rules requiring
every person who enters the building
to have a pass or be escorted by a
Waterman were the only visible signs
that the nation faces a grave interna'
tional crisis.
Below the surface, navy of1cials
were studying out the details Of steps
they plan to take under authority Of
the national appropriation bill, upon
which the House labored during the
day. The measure is being made the
vehicle of extending to the President
almost unlimited powers.
There will be no delay In the exer-
else of some OF these as soon as the
measure has been passed and ap-
proved. The navy always must bear
the first shock of a foreign war, and
the appropriation bill Is expected to
carry full authority and ample funds
to meet any emergency.
To Speed Work On WarshIps.
Technical officials devoted much
time to appraising the condition OF
Government and private plants for
speeding up construction Of new naval
vessels. Decision as to the types and
numbers Of submarines and submarine
chasers to be ordered a 500 as funds
and authority are available will be
made within a day or 80. Plans for
the use OF the navy In the event OF
war also have been under discussion,
although no official would discuss that
subject.
Additional censorship precautions at
radio plants were ordered, and Secre-
tary Daniels said he would renew his
plea to Congress for the establishment
Of a Government monopoly over all
radio plants without delay.
Research Committee Meets.
The National Research Committee,
composed of scientists and army and
navy officers, also met for its monthly
session. 1t is understood there was
some discussion Of the advisability OF
creating a radio service to include army,
navy and commercial plants as a
definite governmental agency. The
navy ~favors, however, government
monopolization Of radio communication
under its control.
Secretary Baker directed the quar-
termaster's department to restock the
army's reserve supply depots, virtually
emptied by the National Guard mobili-
zation. Funds are Immediately avail
able for very extensive purchases. In
the event that a wartime army is sum-
moned 1t will be necessary to increase
the contemplated purchases to such an
extent that the productive resources OF
the nation along some lines will be
taxed severely until they have been CO.
ordinated and placed on q wartime
footing.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

all tho munition and arms that wouIu
be necessary for the army.
The cost of plants additional "
existing plants) required to u y,
OC0,0C0 men through the first year y,
war; equip 100000 more men anu
run them through rs much of u',
first year Of war as they could 81
into, and supply the necessary se''
coast material (plants operating on '
one-shift basis) is $927,000,000.
General CrozIer is planning to az
cunlulatc 1.250,000,000 rounds of rip'
ammunition. 4
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

Washington. - The fateful mex
step" in the controversy between the
United States and Germany will not
be a declaration Of war. This decision
was reached at a meeting Of President
Wilson's Cabinet, which reviewed In
detail the delicate international situa-
ton now confronting the nation. Still
waiting for the covert act" that will
force this country to move, the Presi-
dent and his advisers let 1t be known
that the following course has been de-
cided upon:
When the President is satisfied that
american lives and American ships"
have been destroyed on the high seas
in violation of the submarine pledges
formerly made by Germany he will lay
the matter before Congress.
He will not suggest a declaration OF
war, but will ask authority to use the
military and naval forces for the pro-
lection of the lives and rights OF
Americans at sea.
He will then proceed to use the mill.
tary and naval forces for this purpose,
leaving the next move to Germany.
This would result In a state Of war;"
but would leave the actual declaration
70 Berlin.
II was stated unequivocally that the
President is determined that RESPONSE
bility for a physical clash between the
two nations must rest with Germany,
and that the United States shall under
no circumstances force the Issue. This
determination Is In line with the earn
est ~endeavors OF the administration to
prevent any act which could be con
strued as an offense or affront to Ger
many during the present diplomatic
break. In carrying out this determine
tion 1t was stated, however, the Presi-
dent will see to II that no move Of
Tending the honor Of the nation or
tr%ansgressing the right OF It's citizens
shall go unpublished.
Members OF the Cabinet reported the
machinery Of the government fully
prepared to carry out the program laid
down by the President.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
Cost Of Supplying Big Army.

Washington.-With only slight out
side aid, government arsenals can han
die oil the ammunition manufacturing
necessary for any army that could be
raised Immediately.
This is the report Of Brig. Gen. VIII
liam Crozier, chief Of ordnance. Am
munitlon supply plans for 100000
men have been worked out.
General Crozler has made IN inter-
estiug estimate, which shows what 1t
would cost to put the government
plants In q condition to manufacture
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
MAKE 100 PLANES PER WEEK.
U. S. Factories Could Even Turn Out
More II Necessary.

New York.-Airplane manufacturers
of the United States can turn out 100
machines a week, and IL urgent neces-
sity arises. from 200 to 800 a week.
Nineteen Of the 81 aircraft manufac-
turers Of the country met here and
formed the Airplane Manufacturer
Association, and an offer Of It's serv-
ices will be made to President Wilson.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
NO MORE SHIPS TO ALIENS.
President Forblds Transfers OF YES
sells Under American Registry.

bcid oUuST HHlCtiSoH nSb'oty
Washington.-President Wilson Is
sued a proclamation, under the author
ity Of the recent Shipping act, prohibit
ing American ship owners from trans
ferring their vessels to any other
registry.
In his proclamation the President
pointed out that a national emergency
exists and that many ship owners OF
the United States are permitting their
vessels to pass to alien registers and to
foreign trade In which we do not par
ticipate "and from which they cannot
be bought back to serve the needs Of
our waterJborne commerce without the
permission Of governments Of foreign
nations"
It was said at the Department Of
Commerce that since July /, 100
American ships with a gross tonnage
Of 136,509. had been transferred to
foreign registry. A large proportion
of these ships became Norwegian.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

Having taken over American inter.
ests In Germany and being the best
equipped automatically Of the remain
Ing neutrals, Spain is anxious to keep
open communication with Berlin as the
best channel for negotiations between
the Central Empires and the Entente.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
sPAIN's PROTEST.
Demands Exemption, Declaring Her
Ships Do Not Carry c~ontraband.

washlngton.-Spain's note, which, It
Is understood, formally declines to ac-
cept President Wilson's suggestion
that she break off diplomatic relations
with Germany, was received at the
State Department, but not made public.
Spain, It Is understood protests Wig
orously against the new submarine or
der as a violation OF international law
and Invasion Of neutral rights.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

Japanese scientists are searching
for an explanation of an apparent re-
lationship between the frequency of
earthquakes at Toxic and the quantity
of rainfall and snowfall in other parts
OF the empire.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
TWO NEWSPAPERS BURNED OUT.
Loss On Newcastle (lnd.) Plants 10
Estimated At 500, 900.

Newcastle, Ind.-Fire which started
In a cleaning establishment destroyed
the building occupied by the Newcastle
Times, a daily newspaper, and the
Democrat, a weekly newspaper, owned
by State Senator Walter 8. Chambers.
The loss Is estimated at 100000 on
the building and contents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
APPRENTICES IN INAUGURAL.
Newport Brigade OF 600 With Band
Going To Washington.

Newport, r. IA brigade of 600
apprentice seamen with a band will
go to Washington to take part In the
inaugural ceremonies, In accordance
with orders received at the Naval
Training Station here. This Is the
first time the brigade has been asked
to take part In the ceremonies.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
ROOSEVELT, JR., A MAJOR.
President Signs Commission In In.
fantry Officers Reserve.

Washington. = President Wilson
signed a commission appointing Theo.
dore Roosevelt, Jr., a major Of In,
fantry in the Officers Reserve Corps.
Mr.. Roosevelt was a member Of the
Plattsburgh training camp.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
LABOR AeITAToR CONVICTED.
Guilty OF Murder For Bomb Explosion
That Cost 10 Lives.

San Francisco.-Thomas ]. Mooney,
labor agitator, was convicted of muir
der in the first degree by a jury in
the Supreme Court here for a bomb
explosion, which cost 10 lives, during
a preparedness parade July 20, 1916.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
WHY BERLIN HELD UP GERARD.

London.-Dr. William Won Stumm,
the German under secretary for foreign
affairs, In an interview printed In the
Amsterdam Handelsblad, says Ger
many regrets that she was compelled
to take the measures she adopted
against Ambassador Gerard, but that
the United States had prevented Count
o Bernstorff. the retiring German
ambassador. from ~telegraphlng that he
had received his passports.
The interview, according to Reuters
Amsterdam correspondent, was had
In Norden, Prussia. DIR. Won Stumm
Is declared to have said that Germany
received no reports from the United
States about the treatment Of Count
Won Bernstorff, Or OF German consuls
or German subjects in the United
States.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
MEXICO HAS CONSTITUTION.
VIII Elect President and Congress
Under II March II.

Mexico City.-The new constitution
was promulgated Monday. Laws will
be necessary to put many of the pro-
visions into effect, but without further
legislation a President and a Congress
will be elected on March II. The
members of Congress will take office
on April Is and the President on May
l.. Congress will appoint the members
Of the Supreme Court.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
CENSOR HONOLULU CABLES.
Government Puts Ban On Code
Messages.

New York.-The Commercial Cable
Company announced that a govern
ment censorship had been established
wei Its cables to Honolulu, for which
point only neutral messages, and these
at owners risks, will be accepted.
Code messages will be transmitted
only II TRANSACTIONS are furnished.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
TO SUPPLY ARMY OF SOC, 900.
schuyIkIlI Arsenal Instructed To Pur.
chase Supplies.

Philadelphia. THE Schuylkill Ar
senal has been authorized by the Val
Department to purchase materials for
an army of $685. 900 men, according to
Col. George H. Penrose, commanding
officer at the arsenal, who addressed
the City Business Club here. In the
past, he said, the arsenal had been
called upon to supply but 200,0 900 men.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

Dissemination OF Cabinet Meeting To
Avoid Any Act That May Be Con.
strued AZ a Break-Secretary Ian.
slnu Loath To Believe That German
cling 10th To Believe That German
Government Has Been Intentionally
Holding Gerard.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
RUSH TO BECOME CITIZENS.
Germans and Austrians Keep Nat.
u~raiizatlon Clerks Busy.

New York.-Germans and Austrians
literally stampeded the Federal and
municipal naturalization bureaus here
in their haste to take out citizenship
papers In the United States. Fifty
four prospective citizens shivered in
the cold, awaiting the opening Of the
county naturalization bureau, and con-
ditions we're similar at other bureaus
where citizenship papers are Issued.
Additional clerks are handling the
rush.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
cRANKs' BILL FAVORABLE.
Immediate Action On Law Against
Those Who Threaten President.

Washington.-The Senate Judiciary
Committee, while considering meas
ures urged by the Attorney General to
strengthen statutes relating to con-
splracies against the government, re-
ceived a favorable report from a sub
committee, urging immediate action on
a bill prescribing heavy penalties for
threatening the President of the
United States either through the mail,
telegraph or otherwise.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
SUPREME COURT REcEssEs.
Falls To Decide Adamson Law Test
and MarshalI Case.

Washington.-The Supreme Court
recessed Monday until March s with
out deciding the Adamson law test
case or the habeas corpus proceedings
Of United States District Attorney H.
Snowden Marshall, of New York. In
United States Attorney Marshall's
case, deferring decision exempts him
from action by the House for alleged
contempt, as the authority Of the
House ends with the adjournment Of
Congress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
GERARD LEAVES TONIGHT.

Berlin (via London) Former Am.
bassador Gerard and his party left
Berlin Saturday evening.
Mr.. Gerard was offered the choice
OF leaving Berlin Saturday or Sunday
and quickly decided in favor of the
earlier date.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
U. S. DIsMIssEs GERMANS.
All Had Declared Intention, But Still
Awaited Final Papers.

Awaited Final Papers.
San Observation-Disclosures Ger
mans in the United States Coast
Guard and Lighthouse Services were
dismissed here, in accordance with
orders issued at Washington. All
men discharged had made declaration
Of intention to become citizens, but
had not taken out their final papers.
1t was said similar orders would be
carried into effect In the United States
transport service.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
INDIANS WOULD Fight FOR U. 8.
Offers Received From Many Reserva-
tIons, Says Secretary Lane.

Washington.-The Red Man is ready
to fight for the United States in the
event Of war with Germany. Secre
tary Lane had word to that effect from
Indians on many reservations.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
GERMANS oUSTED.

Not Allowed To Work In Newport
News S~hlpyards.
Newport News, Va.-As a precau-
tionary all German employees
who have not become nautralized citi-
zens of the United States are being
laid off by the Newport News Ship
building and Drydock Company.
Ample measures to protect the yard,
especially the battleship Mississippi,
recently launched, have been taken.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

Washington.-The American Govern
ment still is without the official evil
dence Of an overt act by Germany con-
sidered necessary to justify President
Wilson in going before Congress for
authority to use necessary mea to
protect American seamen and people.
There no longer is any doubt that
the ruthless submarine campaign is In
full swing in defiance Of the warning of
the United States.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
HOW OUR FIGHTING SHIPS ACTUALLY STAND TODAY.

The following table shows the United States warshlps completed and which or
eay for service DIT will be with q few days overhauhng:
In commission. Reserve Com. Out of Com. Ts
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15

The perIreadnaughts New Mexico, Mississippi and Idaho. each Of 5000, tMh
are low bout GO per cent completed. Work las been started on the uper-drW"
naughts Tennessee and California, both of $500 tons ,.
Arkansas, Nevada, New York. Oklahoma, Texas and Wyomng-S aid
Ofh HE twentyfhee second lne batueshps in full or reserve commission q co"
quickly be made ready FOR active service.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-02-15
Saved Only BY Chance.

Everywhere 1t is believed that II no
American ship has been destroyed It is
because American ships are lying idle
in their harbors instead Of plying their
usual trade; II no American life has
been lost 1t is due entirely to chance.
1t also is generally conceded that on
the basis Of preliminary reports the
torpedoing without warning OF the
passenger liner California with an
American oil board makes out a clear
cut cast Of technical violation of the
rights Of the United States.
Wilson Wants Full Proof.
President Wilson, however, Is repre-
scented as determined not to plunge the
country into war on a technically.
When he moves II will be on complete
evidence Of an outrage about which
there can be no question. Then he ex-
poets to have the American people and
Congress behind him.
Unofficial dispatches told of the kill
ing Of an American negro sailor named
George Washington in the sinking Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-15
MERCHANTS TO GET AID
AGAINST FALSE ADS
Weights and Measures Head TO Co
operate in Enforcing Law

Weights and Measures Head to Co
operate in Enforcing Law
The New York State Department of
Weights and Measures is to cooperate
with the Merchants Association to
bring about the enforcement of the
laws against false advertising as we'll
as other statutes governing the sale of
merchandise.
John +. Farrell. superintendent Of
the department. proposed the union
several days ago in letter to tho
association. and that body. which has
been active in strengthening the laws
in regard to such sales. has accepted
his offer.
Mr. Farrell believes that there arc
weaknesses in every branch of mer-
chandisc. which merchants realize and
regret. but yet feel backward about
exposing. Their reluctance, he says. is
unfair both 20 themselves ard others,
and he hopes that they will come 10
him with any ideas which they may
have toward lettering trade con
tons.
at will be a pleasure for me TO take
up such matters with your members,
he says, "and they can feel assured
that where for proper reasons they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-15
CALLS THAW A MUCKER
Preacher Says Sin Is Tiger. with
Which SLAYER Took Honeymoon

Which slayer Took a Honeymoon
Taking Harry Thaw as an object les
sen. the Rev. Dr. Charles A. Eaton ad-
dressed the Eaton class for men Of the
Madison Avenue Baptist Church al
Tbirtv-frst Street. yesterday morning.
lis subject being "The Tiger on Your
Doorstep" "The tiger Dr.. Eaton eN,
rlsined. is sin. which can be conquered
early as tiger cub is trained but
which if allowed 10 grow, will be as
4. roerous as a full grown tiger.
we have an example before US no"
10, Harry Thaw," said Dr.. Eaton
"rbaU is lust q weak character whose
- made lot of money, and some
20 his money came into Harry pos,
'l.s;on n takes a real strong man 70
al large sums Of money. marry
t-La., was Just an ordinary n'tle
.."ctor If he had been obliged 70
,york for a living he would hoI nav
mounted 20 much. But TINS moneS
"orne 10 him. and in his hands II Dc
Poor little Harry Thaw He was no
-oo1cT ont OF prison than the tiger
rD6bed against him, purr!ng lie EN-.
hrsccd his sin again and went on a
bonevmoon with II. Ana no" ne
ioct where he was and worse on IMAM
I,cr There is no hope for MN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-15

footiigbts -snd her gas Rad been cue
OF because she could no longer pay the
bill.
Town places and country places had
been hers. and now she owned only
cluttered heap of press notices, treas
ured through all the years Of her pow
erty.
Actress 20 the end. she told her story
dramatically, and when she gestured
she seemed 10 feel that her worn old
hnnds were still ablaze with jewels.
II was rather an amazing little
drama that she unfolded. One day she
had been the idol Of her public; tho
next she had sunk into oblivion. The
proceeds o. her fat years had beer
matched from her bv land sharks and
spoculators: she he'd given over her
last home. Towers Court. AZ Elberon.
IS. j.. as he headquarters q the Won
ans Property Protective League. which
she founded 20 save other women from
a similar fate and had lost 70 through
her inability 70 pay the taxes. And 80
she had come 20 the bare little room on
Sixtv-sixth street and 20 Increasing
perjury.
owe have our exits and our en-
frances" ouavsrod Minnie Cumming
"Ny part is played. I'm not a beggar
II had help from my Old friends or
from the Actors Fund J might he aoie
20 reclaim my lost properly and 70
souare accounts with the land sharks
But-well folks are busy and Broad
way moves on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-15
ENGLISH WOMEN
MAKE SACRIFICES
TO ASSIST NATION
Wives of Peers and Parliament
Members Cut Down Food,
Danish Luxuries

London. Jan. 14.--How the members
Of Parliament are carrying out war
time economy in their own households
is revealed in series Of letters OBJ
tanned BY the War Savings Committee
from wives Of members Of both
houses.
Eve are cutting down indoors and
out by putting an end to all luxury
writes peerless. "My husband and
I arc doing without maid or valet
tobacco, spirits, sweets, chocolates
theatres. motoring, travelling. holi-
days, visiting, entertaining. shooting
horses, and are economizing TO the
utmost in the matter Of clothing and
evening dress"
Another letter. also from the wife
OF member of the House OF Lords,
says: THE castle has been closed and
only few rooms in one corner are
occupied. We have ourselves moved
into small rooms, having dismissed all
the staff except four OF the older
women servants. The freplaces have
been rearranged and coal savers put
in. Out OF doors no man eligible for
the army has been retained. Only girls
are now employed in the gardens.
where potatoes are grown in the
flower beds and the lawns used for
hay. The stock o: deer in the park
is being Systematically reduced for
food supply"
The wife of a member Of the Com
mons writes: personally | have
economical in every way can. |
now do with only three servants
have given up my motor car and |
never eat meat more than once a day.
! have no bedroom fire, and | buy prac-
tcally no clothes. have put every
penny / can spare into the war loan.
| have sold all my American securi-
tics"
The wife of another member Of the
Commons writes: "My pin money has
been reduced 10 a minimum. as | am
deyoting all | have TO maintaining a
Red Cross convalescent hospital. In
my own house no sugarcd or iced cakes
have been allowed since the war. and
cream only on Sundays. Cakes have
been reduced in the dining-room and
in the servants hall. No wine and
after-dinner coffee is served except 10
guests; fires have been cut down and
wood logs used, instead of coal, where
possible. Dinner has been cut down
and meat is served only once day.
except for an occasional rasher of
Nacon at breakfast"