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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
NO MEDIATION.

There are reports that Germany is
seeking to have suggestions made to
the United States for mediation Of the
issues between the two countries. The
report is probably correct. Whether
or not the German authorities actual
ly believe that mediation will be ac-
cepted does not matter greatly. The
thing is not improbable. The men
who have charge Of German affairs
have exhibited such amazing inca
pacity to estimate public sentiment in
other countries, such blundering in
aptitude to deal with anything beyond
the material, that it is not at all un-
likely that they believe that at this
stage the United States will pause in
its preparations for the defense of the
rights which Germany has assailed,
and calmly sit down and talk things
over. the sinking Of American ships
and the killing Of American people
going on Uninterrupted the while.
That would be fair sample Of Ger
man diplomacy.
On the other hand. it is about
intent or expectation, and that the
real purpose is to create such a di-
vision in sentiment here as will result
in inaction or inadequate action by
congress.
There will be no mediation. There
can be no delay. There can be neith-
or arbitration. nor discussion, nor hes
itauon. What is needed now Is ac-
ton. prompt. forceful. and purposeful.
There can be no postponement Of
war. except under conditions which
are now impossible. If Germany
wants peace she can have it, even yet,
by abandoning her criminal course.
and by giving proper guarantees that
she will not resume it. But Germany
is not yet in tho mood to don sack
cloth and ashes. She has committed
herself to a policy which makes war
inevitable, and she has shown a de-
termination to persist in following
that policy. Therefore all talk Of
mediation IL a waste Of breath.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
HAS THE U-BOAT
FAILED
tFrom st. Paul Pioneer Press. }

(From st. Paul Pioneer Press.)
While the German Unrestricted use
OF U-boats has produced virtual
state OF war with the United States,
the question next in importance is
whether 1t is succeeding in it's pur-
pose OF starving out Great Britain.
It has been practically admitted that
the return to submarine ruthlessness
was the last desperate cast of the
aice IN the German war game-that
1t was left with little hope If the
British could not be starved into sub
mission. How far is 1t succeeding?
Discussing this question recently
the statement was made in these col
umns that certain success would
attend the starving campaign If the
argosies of the world were terrorized
into staying in port; it would tighten
the German task If 1t could frighten
traffic of the seas, rather than sink
1t with torpedoes. It was evident then
that the previous few weeks had
shown a decided falling off of the
might we'll have been due to the re-
duction Of the traffic. through fear
and doubt The question still was
whether British imports were exhib-
tting any significant reduction as a
measure of the effectiveness of the
German methods.
The question is answered on what
Is regarded as excellent authority in
London. It is announced that the i'm
ports up to March II were holding
well up to normal with the exception
Of butter: that the submarine cam
patgn was having more effect upon
neutral than upon belligerent mer-
chant vessels and that at the rate of
destruction up to that date 1t would
take practically year to reduce Brit
ish tonnage one-half. If in the mean
time all construction work were to
only startling result Of the German n
campaign has been to penalize the
neutral nations and produce a state
Of war with the United States.
The review indulges in figures to
the extent Of showing that on Febru-
ary 1. when the ruthlessness began.
Great Britain possessed approximate
ly 3.7S1 vessels of 1000 tons and ov-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
RECOGNITION J.
EXTENDED TO
new LEADERS
United States First Nation
to Recognize the Rus
sian Government.

Petrograd, March 2s, tvia Lon.
don.-The United States is the
first nation to recognize formally the
new government Of Russia. Ambas-
sador Francis made a preliminary
call this morning on Foreign Minister
Nilukoff Immediately upon the re-
ceipt Of instructions from the depart
ment at Washington. This afternoon, l.
accompanied by his staff, including
the naval and military attaches. he
went to the Marinsky palace at which
the council of ministers was assem-
bled. made the formal recognition
and presented congratulations and
felicitations on behalf Of the United
States. The naval and military at
taches appeared in full uniform, while
Ambassador Francis and the secretar-
les wore afternoon dress.
Announcement Made.
and full recognition by the United
sia was announced tonight at the
state department. The silence which
has been observed at the department
concerning the events in Russia was
broken when officials learned that the
news Of Ambassador Francis official
welcoming Of the regime had been
received in press dispatches.
IL may now De stated tnat on tues.
day the department received a long
dispatch from Ambassador Francis.
asking authority to recognize formally
the new government. The American
ambassador pointed out that the new
Russia was founded on the same
principles which had inspired the
trainers Of the American republic, and
that its leaders stood for all that this
country held sacred. The revolution,
he said, had been entirely successful,
and good order prevailed everywhere.
Movement Praised.
Tho ambassador spoke most highly
Of movement which in less than a
week had given the most autocratic
country in the world a modern gov
ernment.
Americas action is expected to en-
courage the men controlling the new
government. Russia's allies also are
planning prompt recognition.
Dispatches received from Petrograd
today indicate that good order still is
continuing
Down with alarms Of all kinds, and
push for prosperity. That is the best
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
MANUFACTURED SENTIMENT.
Senator Vardaman. of Mississippi

Senator Vardaman. of Mississippi,
one Of the immortal twelve who en-.
couraged Germany in her measures OF
war against the United States, now
declares himself willing to vote un-
limited men and money to the Amer
tcan government If war is declared.
He does not believe that a state of
war exists, but he assumes that "man-
ufactured sentiment" will demand that
congress declare war against Ger
many.
Does Mr.. Vardaman refer to the in
dignaion felt by men who had not
been hypnotized by German "kultur'
when Germany precipitated a cause
less war for the qualification of the
ambitions Of her rulers? Does he re-
fer to the anger felt by American cit
izens at the repeated offenses COM
mitted by Germany against Ameri-
lean sovereignty. American lives and
American property? That sentiment
was not manufactured. 1t was a
spontaneous growth, and, while not
made in Germany" German acts are
responsible for its manifestation.
Or does Mr. Vardaman by any
chance refer to the sentiment which
expressed itself with reference to the
course Of himself and his colleagues,
when they held up the American gov
ernment, and. in time Of national
peril. made that government an OBJ
ject of contempt to the whole world !?
That sentiment was not manufactured.
Patriotic men who both love and re-
spect their country could no more
avoid that feeling than they could
stop breathing.
There Is, however, in this country,
q manufactured sentiment, a senti-
ment Of opposition to the assertion of
national rights and the performance
OF national duty. A sentiment Of tim
orousness, of exclusiveness and ire
sponsibility, a sentiment Of reluctance
to face plain issues squarely, and to
deal with them like men. That sem
dment exists. It has been fostered
by the paid agents and the subsidized
newspapers Of the German empire.
And 1t has been promoted most ef-
1ectively and industriously by. such
men AZ Senator Vardaman himself.
ana thsy cannot now undo their work
~ . tafdy voting Of men and sup
plies They have made their bed.
and may. it prove an uncomfortable
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
CZAR ANOTHER
DIOCLETIAN
(From st. Paul Dispatch.)

(From st. Paul Dispatch.)
When informed that the empire
was in revolt and that he must sur
render his throne, Nicholas. last of
the royal line that has ruled Russia
for 800 years, is reported to have
said:
LET it be SO. Thank God. will
abdicate II that is what the people
want. / will go to Livadia to my gar
dens. I am so fond Of flowers"
Wise words! More than one ruler
in the past, rulers made of sterner
stuff than the amiable but weak
Nicholas, men better skilled to play
shuttle-cock with destiny, found hap
piness which was denied to them amid
the pomp and fiattery Of court only
tivated their gardens and perhaps
found time to cultivate their souls.
Such one was Diocletian. For
twenty-one arduous years he governed
the Roman empire and stemmed the
onrushing tides Of barbarian invasion.
Then, wearied by the very emptiness
OF his high position. he voluntarily
abdicated and retired to his private
estates, where, like Nicholas he tend
ed his gardens: for he, too, loved
flowers.
In one CRISIS it was suggested that
he come from his retirement and re-
sumo the purple. Diocletian laughed
the suggestion to scorn. II would
rather plant my cabbages than be en-
peror Of Rome" he said. He had at
hope that Nicholas Romanoff, like
the great Roman, finally finds happi-
ness amid the roses Of the Crimea.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
MIR. TAFT'S MISSION
(chicaso Evening Post. ,

\uASoSo evening fOSI.)
One item in the leagues program
that will be emphasized by Professor
TAFT is the importance Of adequate
preparedness. On this question he
has recently taken an advanced posi-
ton. With the greatest reluctance, !"
he says. II have come to the conclu-
sion that We should have compulsory
military training. We are now look
ing over the brink Of hostilities with
some Of the belligerents in this war.
Could we have better proof Of the
need for a body of trained men to
defend the country?"
Compulsory military training, of
course. means universal training. We
congratulate Mr.. Taft upon seeing
not merely the compatibility Of this
idea. with that Of peace, but the in
separable relation Of the two. It will
do much good to have the doctrines
Of peace and preparedness linked
logically IN public discussion by a man
Of Mr.. Taft's ability and essentially
pacific spirit.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23

er, and up to March IA the losses Of
British ships Of over 1900 tons was
approximately "a, leaving the mer-
chant marine with $3.50 ships after
six weeks Of German summarizing.
These figures omit all smaller craft
and fishing and local vessels. If their
accuracy Is not contested the resump-
ton Of frightfulness has not yielded
the Germans satisfactory results.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
CONGRATULATIONS
SENT TO RUSSIANS

London, March 22.-Premier David
Lloyd George today telegraphed to
the Russian premier saying he be-
lieved the revolution in Russia was
the greatest service the Russians have
yet rendered to the allied cause and
that 1t was sure promise that the
Prussian military autocracy. the only
barrier to peace, would soon be over
thrown
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
A SIBILATED STORY

Solemn Socrates, sage senator,
scarcely sober. scenting scene,
stealthily seeks slumber seat. Such
scandal! Sheds sandals; seeks stair
case. Stops suspiciously: spouse snores
serenely. Starts staggeringly; stun
bles second step. Slam! Strikes
sculptured sappho surmounting
stairpost. Suffering saints! Skaters
statue; smashes skull, sees stars,
swears something scandalous. Spouse
sttrs. Shrill soprano shriek-"so-
crates!' sphinxlike silence. Second
shrek = "Socrates!" Socrates stiil
speechless. spouse's sole strikes
staircase. "Speak, Sir! Sober?" Soc
scared stiff. Seeks salvation some-
where. Suddenly spies sneaktlief
stealing silver.
Stop" shouts Soc.
scant!" says sneakthisf, showing
six shooter.
Spouse spies sneakthief. Scream.
"Shant shoot So
shtelding Socrates. Sweet soccy!''
Sneakthief slopes snickerinR sar.
donically. Spouse swoons. Soc
soothes spouse; seeks sluIaber. She
still says sneakthief smashed statue.
s0c saved. Selah!-ClevsIand Plain
Dealer. - -
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
We'll. Rather,

Well, Rather.
(From the Indianapolis Starr
Documents found in the archives of
Genoa show that the discovery of
generally conceded that it was worth
the price.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
What They Say
but What . SNOW.

From the Louisville courier-Journal.
THE cotton in 200 suits of pajamas
will make guncotton for two FOUR
teen-inch shells." Az no self-respect-
ing musical comedy girl wears other
than silk pajamas. there Is no oppor-
tunity for the sisterhood to show their
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23

They'd Want to See Them Step On.
(From the Grand Rapids News.)
The only way the conductor can ret
the men, to move forward in the car Is
to let the pretty girls in at the front
door,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23

Mr.. EndmAn. in q restaurant Wa
speaktng very conhdentialiy to 4
You 80 that man Just leaving ?"
ne said Welf, he has Just eaten over
: thn nanarsd s,. 3:su. (. + you Doubt me. ask
Ass iytsnd turned TO the water.
.s A1ssr sMnpins his 2 quartsr. he said:
that naanss 6rAsr was." =. .,'.''' !" -
e hAd shaA m. ii, < Nas tAs Is.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23

Republics will fight for national de-
tense, but are not likely to engage in
wars Of conquest against neighboring
countries.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
But 'Tis vice terea.

From the Columbus, o., Journal.
One Of our LIES ambitions 10 to
hgure out some scheme whereby We
can cost our wife's relatives some
thing. preferably good deal.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23
Pay lawson as Press Agent.

(From the Sioux City Tr1bOne.)
The leak" in Bernstorff's plot
documents was not capitalized on the
stock market and. consequently. comes
to public attention with q great ham
dicap.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23

Even Germany will be unable t.
get the Mexicans to pull together for
anything in particular.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-23

Down with alarms Of all kinds, and
push for prosperity. That is the best
way to get along.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26
At The Republic Tonight.

Enid Bennett will star in 1.-THE
Mother Instinct, a new Triangle play
by Maude Pettus and picturized by
Lambert Hillyer, which will be shown
at the Republic theater tonight.
Miss Bennett. who last appeared in
1.-THE Girl Glory" has the role of a
French peasant girl, the daughter of
q fisherman on the coast of France.
She goes to Paris and finds romance In
the gayety of the Latin quarter.
Margery Wilson, who has appeared
in leading roles of many Triangle pro-
auctions and who has recently been
elevated to stardom, appears as the
sister of the star in this play.
Gertrude Claire, the sweet faced
mother of the screen, is also of the
cast that includes popular Jack Gill
ert, the new Triangle leading man;
Rowland Lee, Carl Ullman and Tod
Burns.
The settings are Of the magnificent
Triangle type. They include riotuus
carnival and cabaret scenes in Paris
and the picturesque life in the fishing
village. A company of forty artisans
under the direction of M. Doner, art
director, worked for two months con-
structing the little French hamlet
where much of the action takes place.
An imposing courtroom. duplicate
of one in Paris, is also utilized in the
scene where Marie is brought to trial
for murder.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26

At The CsIsnial Theatre Tonight.

A wonderful perturbation of Henry
w. Savage's stage success Robinson
Crusoe," will be the attraction at the
Colonial this evening. Robinson Cru
soc runs away to sea. The vessel ar
riyes in the South Seas and terrible
storm arises which makes q total
wreck Of the ship. Crusoe. is the sole
survivor and reaches shore more dead
than alive. The next morning he
swims to the wreck and secures sup
plies and provisions, but what pleases
him most is in securing a cat and q
dog.
As the years pass he adds to bis
friends in the form of goats, parrots
and other animals, and is daily ON the
lookout for friendly sail. One day
the cannibals visit the island and Cru
soc rescues Friday, who becomes his
companion. For two years Friday is
Crusoe's constant friend and learns to
talk his language. Again the canni-
balls visit the island, and this time
Crusoe and Friday rescue q Spanish
castaway and an old native, who proves
to be FRIDAYS father. Their peace Of
mind is broken by the arrival of Cap
tain Hardy and bis daughter. who has
been deserted by his men. Crusoe
and his natives attack and defeat
them, but Friday is killed. On his re.
turn to his native town, Robinson is
received as hero and later marries
the captains daughter.
This is beautiful big production of
the thrilling story that will please
both young and old alike. 1t is filed
with the spirit of romance and adven-
ture. and realistic details visualized
from the old and familiar story that
has been read by almost every man,
woman and child in the whole world.
The adventures of Robinson Crusoe"
has been the joy of all ages, the scenes
have been faithfully portrayed, and
the screen version is destined to live
as long as the book. A very interest.
ing Burton Holmes Travelogue will al
so be shown making this evenings
show one to be greatly enjoyed.
Tomorrow, Ethel Clayton, in Souls
Adrift."
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26
PlGMY PEOPLE OF MARIvELES
Last Remnants of an Ancient and
Most Mysterious Race Is Found
in Philippine Islands.

High up on the slopes of Mount
Mariveles in the Philippine islands
dwell the last remnants of an ancient
and most mysterious race-the negri-
tos, or ''little negroes" Scientists diff
fer hopelessly as to their origin and
history, but the traveller who is for
tunate enough to penetrate into their
carefully hidden villages finds the
lquaint little people extremely interest
ing says Lewis II. Freeman in the
World Wide Magazine. Though disin-
clined to work, the negrito is indie
fatigable in the chase. He will hunt
all day without eating anything but
the mango, or banana. that he may
seize as he rushes by. If the dogs are
scarce for any reason, women are
pressed into service. and these 80
Looping through the brush. yolping in
imitation of the CANNES for whom they
are substituted Sometimes beater
will emerge from the brush carrying n
pig he has encountered and killed. or,
more important still. bringing news of
tie sighting of python. In this case
the whole hunt is called in and its
energies directed to the capture of the
big snake. which, when killed, is car
ried in triumphal procession TO the
village. where it furnishes feast for
all who can be gathered together for
the great occasion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26
"IN A BAD WAY"
Many an Annapolis Reader Will Feel
Grateful for This Information

If your back gives out;
Becomes lame, weak or aching;
If urinary trouble sets in,
Perhaps your kidneys are lin a bad
way"
Dosn's Kidney Pills are for weak
Local evidence proves their merit.
Mrs. Daisy Como, 10 Holland St..
Annapolis. says: For six years |
had kidney trouble. Whenever l
stopped. / suffered from dull pains in
the small of my back, like tooth
ache. Mornings felt more tired than
when went to bed and often my feet
swelled. Reading of Doan's Kidney
Pills, got a supply at the R. R. Smith
Pharmacy. The first box brought great
relief and still use Doan's Kidney
Pills now whenever l feel in need of
them. This medicine is very effective
for kidney trouble and | gladly
recommend it to the other kidney
sufferers. "
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Como uses. Foster-Milburn Co.,
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26
At the Republic Tomorrow.

Bessie Love will make her appear
ance at the Republic Theater tomor
row in 1.-THE Sawdust Ring" a new
Triangle play by L. v. Jefferson. This
is a delightful story of circus life,
showing how little girl, the daugh.
ter of the proprietor of three ring
outfit aud of mother long separated
from her husband through misun.
Outstanding, brings about their recon.
Citation.
Bessie Love appears as Janet Magic,
who, because of her mothers extreme
poverty. is snubbed by the other chill
dren. She finds solace in the company
of her one playmate, boy about her
own age, who is victim of the same
village caste snobbishness. The two
children finally take to the open road,
determined to start circus of their
own. Arriving in distant town,
they are offered job with real cir
Gus that is playing there. Here Miss
Love has the opportunity to display
her ability as bareback rider.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26
AUTO MEN BLAME FOGS
FOR MANY ACCIDENTS
Drivers Find Annapolis Boulevard
Treacherous

Automobile accidents which occur at
night on the Crothers boulevard, be-
tween Annapolis and Baltimore, better
known as the Annapolis Boulevard. :"
are largely attributable to the dense
figs
AT least this is the opinion of one
VINO uses the boulevard constantly.
Ia speaking of the matter yesterday
be had this to say:
MANY persons who are accustomed
to driving at night fall to see why so
many near accidents occur on the An
napolis Boulevard than on other roads
and are led to believe that drivers on
this particular road are reckless.
This is not exactly true, but many of
tine drivers are unaccustomed to dris-
ing under such conditions. | have
travelled on many roads, but / have
never seen such fogs as prevail the
year round on this boulevard, and es-
pecially so during the cool weather and
winter months.
"One will be driving along on fine
clear road with everything plainly in
view, when suddenly a cloud envelops
the machine and it is impossible to see
q few feet ahead 1t is often neces-
sary to stop completely and alight to
get the lay of the road and always i'm
perative to drag along at walking
pace The bank of fog may be q few
hundred feet wide, seldom more; but
it is darker and dcnser, believe, than
most heavy river fogs. And the
strange part is that these banks not
only abound in low, wet spots, but at
the top of the highest hills they are
usually worst. They cloud the wind
shield in an instant and Cne cannot
see through it. Just what causes
these fogs is not known, but many
persons believe them to be heavy dew
caught up in the wind and waited
from place to place. Water is near at
all times, the Patapsco river. Magothy
creek, Marley creek, the Severn river
and other creeks being crossed at diff
ferent places few miles apart.
1t seems to me that most of the
accidents may be attributed to this
cause, and if drivers learn of the con-
ditions they will surely be more care
full. A driver unused to the fogs will
become confused and alarmed upon
running into cloud of fog, and be-
fore heyrealizes what he has done he
has lost control of his machine In.
stead of slowing up Immediately he
continues on at the same rate of
speed, with the result that he collides
with another vehicle perhaps operated
by another driver with no experience
in the fog.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-26
Don't Delay; Look It Up.

Noah Webster started with 10000
words. That was in 1923, when the
first edition of his dictionary was pub.
lished. In the next edition, that OF
1864, the list had grown to 114.000
Noah had died in the meantime. but
his heirs and assigns continued his
work. In 1890 total of 10000 words
were listed. Since then the number
has more than doubled-it is now
about 100000.
OF course, nobody could be expected
TO learn all those words, nor is it nee,
essary. Whenever, in your reading
you come across a word the meaning
of which is not entirely clear to you
drop your book or newspaper, as the
case may be, and consult the diction
airy. Don't delay; if you do probably
you will never look the word up. 1t il
surprising how many words one may
add TO ones vocabulary by this sim
pie method-New York Times.