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so-called~ independents" - Senators
Jones. Cummins, Norris. and La Fol-
| lette. with some six other "sympa- :
thkers"-appeared capable Of defeat
ing the resolution by talking 1t TO
death.
In the presence OF hundreds of per.
sons who jammed the galleries. the
Senate talked on and on through the
night. Party affiliations and per.
sonal friendship were forgotten. Re.
publlcans Joined with Democrats in
bitter denunciation of the filibuster-
ing by a few who would tie the
hands of the President"
Gallery Entertainment.
Three sections of the gallery fur
nished relief from the monotonous rou-
tine of the filibuster during the early
morning hours. In one section. a
bride and groom frankly spooned.
And one male spectator, with a rich.
deep snOre. balanced back and forth
in a gallery seat.
Joe O'TooIe, floor employe,
chased away ennui in the Democrats"
cloak room with limitations of Sena-
tors, past and present.
Norris Takes Up FiIibuster.
Norris, independent, and allied with
La Toilette, Gronna, and the nlibus-
ter forces, took the floor shortly af-
ter O'Clock and was holding out
well at o'clock. He declared he op-
posed the bill solely because it would
permit the President to arm and con-
voy ammunition ships.
This, he,declared, would Inevitably
mean war"
Later, however, Norris included in
his list OF "contraband" provisions of
the bill, the "limitless" authority
granted the President.
A new note crept into the speeches
of the filibustering independents"
during the early morning. as. one
after another declared "in case of
war I will be ready to support the
President"
All interpreted the power sought
by the President as being tantamount,
II carried out, to inevitable declara-
tion of war" and hence SHOULD be
left in the hands of Congress"
Little Hope for Vote.
As daylight streamed through the
windows this morning Senator Norris
was holding the floor and going
strong.
Senator Hitchcock, in charge OF the
bill, said at o o'clock he doubted that
it would ever come to a vote.
But we intend to give several op-
portunities between now and noon for
a vote" he added. ''If we could get
a vote we would be willing to sub
stitute the House bill at the last mo-
ment, IL that were necessary in order
to save time"
Norris concluded at 9:13.
Some Trick Rumored.
Senator La Toilette tried to get the
Chair to recognize him. but Senator
Owen got the floor first with a speech
announcing his support OF the Presi-
dent.
At $50 o'clock there was talk that
some legislative trick might turned,
but majority members themselves
were inclined to oppose any strong
arm" methods.
Owens speech developed into a vir-
tual flibuster against La Toilette, for
he injected treaties and sections of a
book on philosophy in the course OF
a long dissertation.
Before this hour, the Senate cham
Der and the galleries had filled al
most entirely.
Owen concluded about 10 o'clock,
but Immediately La Toilette and
Hitchcock were on their feet, claim
ing recognition. Hitchcock won.
Senator Hardwick suggested alb
sence OF a quorum, and members were
called hastily on the floor. with Sena-
tor Hitchcock still in charge and the
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Bri.Es Up Referendum.
FIRE VICTIM SEEKS AID.

While going through a fire. on the
ground floor OF his home, 124S Tenth
street northwest, about2 o'clock this
morning. James Wilmington, colored,
twenty-six years old, inhaled flames
and was sent to Freedman's Hospital.
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Wisconsin Senator apparently dis
gruntIed at his second failure to be
recognized.
La Toilette In Action.
Shortly after 10 o'clock La Toilette,
thoroughly angered, addressed a par.
liamentary inquiry to the Chair, and
launched a long discussion as to his
right to speak.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas In
terrupted. contending he was out of
order. The two men shouted at each
other. The chair sustained the point
of order.
La Toilette almost beside himself
with anger demanded the aye and no
on an appeal from the decision of the
Chair.
This was the widest scene of the
present debate.
La Follette's appeaI~wa unavail-
ing. however, and his parliamentary
inquiry was tabled by a vote OF So
to Is.
Following roll call. Hitchcock re-
sumed the floor remarking he was
much surprised at the storm"
La Toilette PASSES Lie.
Senator La Toilette passed the lie
to Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia in
the course of a heated exchange of
personalities shortly after IL o'clock.
At the same time. by objection to
unanimous consent. the Wisconsin
Senator killed a suggestion for a vote
on the bill at 1880.
quorum call had. given Senator
Hitchcock breathing spell. After
which he suggested vote at 1880.
Il still desire to be heard on this
BILL" La Toilette snapped back.
That isn't true" Senator Smith of
Georgia said in an undertone.
THE Senator from Georgia states a
falsehood," La Toilette flashed back.
Il very much want to be heard"
Before he again calmed down, La
Toilette had served notice that he
would object continually TO any over
lures for a vote until he had an OPP
portunity to speak.
Bill Admittedly Killed.
. This experience" Senator Hitch
cock declared, has demonstrated that
even IL an enemy were at our gates it
would be possible for a few members
of this Senate to prevent action on
needed measures against an enemy"
. After La Follette's outburst II be-
came known definitely that a filibuster
was On against him. Democrats and
Republicans agreed that they would
not let him speak.
Both sides admitted that this situa-
tion kills the bill.
Vote Again Blocked.
Senator Hitchcock had his first op-
portunity at 1850 a. m. OF offering
an opportunity for a vote on the bill.
Senator La Toilette. however, re-
fused this chance. and the debate pro-
ceeded.
81 cannot conscientiously consent
to closing the debate until any Sena-
tor desiring to do so has had an op-
portunity to speak," said La Toilette.
THE President has the right to con-
vene this body Monday, and every one
would then have a chance to talk =.
The rest of La FoIlette's words
were drowned out by the commotion
on the Democratic side.
Senator Smith of. Michigan. lined
up with La Follettee at this point
serving notice that he would be
heard on this bill' before a vote was
taken
Hitchcock Attacks FiIIbuster.
Hitchcock continued his speech,
with a ringing attack against the
men who had brought the measure
to the death point
He expressed the view that tomor-
row the Senate would be heralded to
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where his recovery is expected. Whit
ington walked to the Second precinct
station house. five blocks away. The
fire did about 5000 damage. :.
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The WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the District OF Colum-
bis and Maryland-Rain or snow to-
night Tomorrow, cloudy, unsettled,
and colder. East toSnortheast winds
For yirglnia-Rain or snow to-
night; colder in the western portion.
Monday, cloudy and colder.
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CIVIC FEDERATION
IN DRY WRANGLE
Violent Controversy Ends Only
When President Signs
Sheppard Bill.

Contrasted with the comparative quiet
Of the White House white President Will
son was signing the Sheppard "dry" bill
last night was the impassioned discus
sion under way in the board room OF
the District Building. where prohibition
and referendum forces OF the Federation
of Citizens Associations locked horns
over the question of whether or not the
federation should ask the President to
approve the bill
. He has signed it." the laconic an
nouncement Of Delegate Clyde Garrett,
poured oil on the seas of debate, how
ever.
The discussion had lasted for more
than two hours when Mr.. Garrett
learned the news and halted the
oratory.
PrecipItates Discussion.
Delegate Jesse C. suter precipitated
the discussion when he introduced "a
resolution asking the federation to in
struct its president or is secretary TO
call President Wilson by telephone
and ask him to sign the Sheppard
bill.
Both officers let II be known that il
the President regarding the measure
President Shreve then ruled that as
the resolution called for taking ac
tion on a new matter" it was out of
order. An appeal from the decision
was then taken and upheld.
Brings Up Referendum.
Delegate William Mckinley Clayton
at this juncture injected the referen-
dunn question into the debate. Mr..
Clayton declared that to ask the Pres
ident to approve the dry bill would
be Inconsistent with the previous
stand OF the federation. He said that
organization had stood for a vote on
the bill by the people of the District,
and that as Congress had ignored the
request for such a referendum, the
Sheppard bill was not In strict har-
mony with the aims OF the federation.
Delegate S. T. Cameron vehemently
answered the referendum agitation
had heen used as a dagger with
which to stab prohibition.
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done better with stronger support. !
Danforth was an excellent pitcher
during the latter stages. Without
Reb Russell that SOX CurVing
corps is just an average combination.
Jack Fourier, Tex Jourdan and
Mel WoIfgang were sent home from
st. Louis. The rest Of the team goes
to Detroit tonight for four-game
set. Tigers and SOx are playing
much the same brand Of ball, attack
ing vigorously behind average pitch
ing. Jennings has strengthened his
box division somewhat, but the Hose
still have en- edge there.
Steele outpitched Mitchell and the
Cards beat the Reds. Errors were
plentiful because of cold weather.
Fred Fulton has broken with his
manager of a year, Frank Force, and
it is believed he will go back under
the direction of Mike Collins. Force
made for Fulton the match with Carl
Morris, in which the Rochester man
was disastrOusly defeated.
Johnny Stecrak, covering two and
a half miles on a bicycle against one
mile by Dan O'LeaTy on foot, beat the
veteran pedestrian by 25 yards at
Whiting, Ind. They will race again
tonight.
Illinois A. C. swimmers assured
themselves of the National A. A. U.
water championship by defeating the
New York A. c. water polo team,
to 8, in the I. A. c. tank. Two more
events are on the schedule, but N. Y.
A. C. is not entered. The point score
now is SO for the locals and 80 for
the Gothamites. Hebner and McGil-
Iivray were the local stars.
Frank 7 aberski retained the pocket
billiard title in a cue match at Akron,
defeating Bonnie Allen Of Kansas
CITY, 45O to AS. Allen faced a han
dicap Of So balls when the final block
started. With two to go for victory
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RAGEN A. C. TO HOLD ANNUAL
SPRING DANCE TONIGHT


the city, have secured the Seventh
Regiment armory, 34th st. and Went
worth av., for its annual spring
dance, which will be held tonight.
Although this organization, at the
present time, is rather handicapped,
due to a large portion Of its members
enlisting in the army and navy, they
are still of the opinion that the crowd
at the Seventh Regiment aTmOTy will
surpass all former records.
The armoTy is centrally located
and can be reached from all parts Of
the city, either by surface lines or
elevated road, has a magnificent
dancing floor, as well as VOlUminOus
dancing space and seating capacity,
and, taking all these inviting features
into consideration, very pleasant
and joyous evening can be had at the
Ragen's spring dance.
-O-O
WILMETTE FIGHTS RAILROAD
There will be a little scrap pulled
off in Wilmette before Sammy In
sull's Chicago, North Shore & Mil
waUkee railroad gets a new fran
chise. But the road will probably
get it, however.
Mrs. C. R. Smith appeared before
a meeting Of the Wilmette WOmen's
club and told how her son had been
killed by an Oak Park elevated train
because proper safety precautions
had not been taken. She told the
women that the Wilmette council
was intending to give the North
Shore & Milwaukee road a franchise
which got no agreement to install
better safety devices.
Other speakers declared that I'M
der the proposed franchise the road
could turn into a freight carrier.
Westinghouse request of Sam'I
Gompers, Lloyd George will send
two labor leaders to join British
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14

Westinghouse request of SamT
Gompers, Lloyd George will send
two labor leaders to join British
commission coming to Washington
for war conference.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-15

The amateur championship tour
nament of the Chicago District Golf
assn viii be staged at Glen Oak,
June 21-22. Bob Gardner, Hinsdale,
is present title holder.
George Sutton counted 436 to 361
for Welker Cochran in their 1872 bill
lard match at Mussey's. Sutton is
now leading, 1900 to 1,181. The
fourth block will be played tonight.
Basketball Scores
SchUrz lights q, Waller 8.
Sem lights Is, Lake View 10.
Crane lights 27, Harrison 10.
De Paul U. 40, Crane College 10.
Chi. Commons 20, Assn House 5.
Sinai Seniors 43, Engle. Cards 9.
w. S. Tigers 80, Wilson Av. Elk. 81.
w. S. Senecas %, o. P. Grays Is.
st. Aug. 81, Morg. PIX. Midgets H.
Cheyennes "a, Cherokees "A.
Pawnees 80, Chippewas II.
The secret is out. The 800 hitter,
who is being mourned in the big
leagues as a disappearing factor, is
taking Horace Greeley's advice and
moving west.
The official averages of the West
ern league for 1916 show what has
become of him.
There, between the Mississippi and
the Rockies, the 300 pill clOuters
flourish as the green bay tree never
fourished. He has become so com
mon as to not excite more than the
most casual comment.
In President Behring's circuit last
year AZ ballplayers broke into the
300 class and "A more batted more
than, .280
That means that in the Western
league there were more 300 swat
tiers than in the American, National
and American assn combined.
The American league produced II
300 Dillkillers and II who batted be-
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Butcher was a former big Lacquer.
Among former big Ieaguers who
were in the 300 class in the Western
were Rebel Cakes, Kruger, Metz,
Josh Devore, Ltschie and Fred Hun
ter.
. Many fans will declare that the
answer will be found in the pitching
Well, it won't. Western league pitch
ing is pretty good. Out in the West .
ern league cities they will tell you
that it is as good as Class AA pitch
ing.
For instance, there is Marty
O'TOOle, with a total of Is games f
won and Z lost; there is Rus Ford
with 16 won and 9 lost. There is
Lefty Thomas, who broke even with
Is and Is and went to Washington
late last season to win two games, all
he pitched, one Of them being a two
hit shutOut
Then there is Harrington of Den
yer, who won II and lost games,
and Lambeth, who showed well in
tryOuts with Cleveland last fall and
Hala and Musser, formerly Of Wash
ingtoR, and several others. They
are not bad pitchers.
But there is a secret in the big
batting averages.
There are a lot of short fences in .
the Western league. In Sioux City
they play ball in a stOreboX, the right
field fence at Des Moines is pretty
short and there are other good aver
age-fattening lots. 10
Then, too, they used a pretty live
ly ball in the Western last season
it wasn't as live as a golf ball, of
course-but we would like to see
Cobb or Speaker lay against it.
And the high altitude at Denver
and at Colorado Springs (Which was
a member of the league for a short
time last year, has something to do
with it. Pitchers who work in the
L 81 j. Il
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-07

Miss Bessie Smith returned Thurs
day from an extended trip through
Oklahoma. She left this morning for
AbbeviIIe to spend a couple of days
on business and visit relatives.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-09-07
SPECIAL NOTICE
Central Methodist Church.

a All who want to join the Central
Methodist church are requested to be
at the II A. NJ service next Sunday.
we are glad you Rave started the
Christian life, and want you in the
fellowship of the church at once.
All members are also urged to {be
present at this service, and friends of
the church.
II