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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-05
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS.
Twelfth Annual Meeting Scheduled For
NsshviJIs, Tenn, June 10. 10, 1917.

Twelfth Annual Meeting Scheduled For
Nashville, Tom, June 1918, 1917.
Nashville. Tcnn.--According to an.
nouncemcnt, this city Is to entertain
the twelfth session OF the Baptist Sun
day school congress. Such was the re-
port of the Rev. Henry Allen Boyd,
secretary OF the congress- movement,
the last week in November. The date
OF the congress, declared Secretary
Boyd, Is June 1915, inclusive.
The Sunday school congress has met
twice before In Nashville, and each
meeting has been largely attended.
Nashville capturing the meeting this
time seems to have been on account OF
n mutual understanding between the
officials OF the state convention and the
congress movement after their recent
meeting. Il, <.,s n l.. =
Chairman Clark, who has served as
chairman since the beginning, and DR..
II. II. Boyd, director Of the congress
movement, stated that there would be
gathered here Sunday school workers
and Sunday school experts from every
portion OF the United States. M BIZ
One or the chief departments OF the
Sunday school congress is the 3. =.
r. u. department, which includes work
ers and members OF Il. Y. r. u. socie-
ties from every missionary Baptist
church In tho United States. There
are fourteen other departments. s2
Y One OF the big features Of the con-
gress for the next year will be the
great boy cndet encampment and the
big Metokn and Gnleda demonstration.
Reduced round trip rates are to be
granted by all roads. l..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-05
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA
tLast Week.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore spent
Xmas in Toledo, Iowa, with theii
daughter and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Sims
Mrs. Dave Brown, who has been in
disposed, is feeling better.
Mrs. Grant Jackson had the misfor.
tune of falling down her attic stairs
and spraired her ankle She is I'm.
proving slowly. := *
Mr.. Edward Robertson, c. G. n. OF
Iowa and Jurisdiction who was taken
suddenly sick about o'clock Christ
mas morning, is much better at this
writing.
Mr.. Carl Brown, who was operated
on at the Deaconess hospital some
time ago, is convalescing.
Mr.. Geo. Jackson is visiting friends
and relatives in Chicago. .@ q"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-05

season w.s tie card party given By
Miss Naomi Harper in honor Of her
house guest, Miss Scott. The house
WAS attractively decorated in holiday
colors- Honors were won BY Raymond
Cranshaf
Miss Louise Harper of Chicago is
home spending the holidays with her
parents
The Second Baptist church had their
Christmas tree on Christmas night.
A splendid program was rendered by
the members Of the Sunday school,
A theater party va. given last
Wednesday night by the Misses Har-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-05
THE SOUTH CAROLINA M0BS,
Governor Manning Makes Effort 70
erina lynehsrs 10 Trial.

Governor Manning Makes Enost 70
Bring Lynehsrs 10 Trial.
The lyDchfnz Of Anthony Crawford
nj Abs,eyilIe, q. C., On Oct. n BY an
Infatuated mob Of white men has caus-
ed the chief~executfve Of the state and
other officials OF the law deep concern.
Prominent citizens fin many parts near
the scens Of the murder have express
ed their dlsapproval of the lynching
Mr. Crawford was we'll to do colored
citizen, business man OF wide innu-
ence Mr.. Crawford's only onense was
that Of defending himself Ike man.
III a dispute with white man who
kept store, over the price OF an arti-
Gle which Mr.. Crawford wished to buy.
The Crawford family has been order
ed from the state, 80 It IL said, but as a
qua ra ntee that the Crawford family Is
TO be defended In their right to live In
South Carolina and enjoy the property
accumulated by three generations Gov
ernor Manning has written Oswald
Garrison Willard, vice president OF the
National Association For the Advance
mcnt OF Colored People, letter In
which he says:
II realize the gravity OF this ofense
and am determined to do everything
I'm my power to bring the offenders to
Justice. have called on the sheriff OF
Abbeyille county to take the necessary
steps to prevent any unlawful action
with regard to the expulsion Of the
family Of Crawford.
II am giving serious consideration
to this matter with a view to making
recommendations to the legislature, 80
M to be able to deal with such condi-
tfons when they arise"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-05

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III. and Mrs. Henry Flippings En-
tsstained . party 81 friends at their
cosy home on Saturday, December .
Mr. T. J. Jackson is on the sick hSt-
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
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VIENNA, Feb. 10.-Government cir cles and the public generally view the delayed action of President Wilson re- garding the relations between Austria Hungary and the United States as a somewhat favorable omen and wonder if no rupture is to occur. The news papers, in a majority of cases, hold a similar view. with the result that the tone of the editorials is losing all it's sharpness. save in the case of a few radical papers, of which the Reichpost, the most prominent Catholic organ, is the chief instance.
 The Reichspost had three large white spots, inflicted by the censors, in an editorial attacking President Wilson this morning. Judging by the little that censors permitted to appear, the edi- torial must have been extremely rabid. All the other papers this morning con- fined themselves to discussing the at titude of the other neutrals toward the presidents act regarding Germany, and expressing the hope that the American government would learn therefrom that the central powers case was not so one-s sided as the friends of the entente would have the world believe
 Several papers knowing the gov- ernment's attitude in matters affecting President Wilson's actions. refrained from committing themselves editoriallv
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
SENATE TAXES
 UP UNIVERSAL
 TRAINING BILL
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The sen ate military committee today reported favorably bill framed by a sub-com- mittee creating a military and naval citizen force based on universal training and service. While the committee re- port does not indicate any belief that congress will act on the measure this session. the bill brings to a definite head the universal service discussion of the last few months and offers a specific plan on which public sentiment can crystallize. The bill requests six months training without pay for all youths during their nineteenth year.
 Exemptions are confined to the mem bers of the regular army and navy. those physically unfit, those who are the sole support of dependent relatives, and those affiliated with religious creeds which forbid them to bear arms. The latter class are liable. however, for training in the non -combatant branches of the army.
 It is estimated the bill would provide for the training of 500.0O0 boys annu- ally, each of whom would be fur loughed into a reserve for nine years after his training period. With allow ances for shrinkage of classes due to various causes as the years pass, this plan would give a total force of 3.l65. 900 men who had six months training at the end of the first nineyear cycle. all subject to call for service only in the event of d defensive" war or the i'm minence thereof.
 The bill disagrees with the theory of the army general staff as to the amount of training necessary to make a soldier fit to go on the battle lines, although it cOntemplates about the total strength proposed by staff of ficers 4 year of intensive instruction has been declared by Major General Scott, the chief of staff to be the min imum of safety for the training of even defensive soldiers.
 A universal training bill is almost ready for final submission to Secretary Baker and the president. Neither off cial has committed himself on the prin- ciple of universal training.
 The committee measure, which is based on that proposed by Major Nose ley. formerly of the army general staff fixes military training as duty of citizenship, denying naturalization until such training has been at least begun orexemption granted.
 All government employment would be closed to those who could not pro- duce certificates of training or exemp- tion and private employers would be similarly prohibited from employing any man who had evaded his military service. A blanket penalty with a max imum of s1, 900 fine and a years i'm prisonment for each offense is pro- vided for violation of any section of the act, except that those who evade
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
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WASHINGTON, Feb. Secretary Lansing, speaking at a banquet of Am herst Alumni here tonight, said that although the United States undeniably was near the verge of war, "there all ways is the hope that our country may be spared the terrible calamity of be- ing forced into the conflict
 Tt is time" he said, "of anxiety for us all, a time of heavy responsibii- ity for some of us. We are looking forward into the uncertainties of the future and we are striving to read what it holds in store for us and foI our country. We can hardly close ouf eyes to the fact that we are standing near to the verge of the war which has for two and a half years wasted the great empires of Europe and brought untold woes to mankind. Om- inous though the situation may seem there always is the hope that oul country may be spared the terrible ca lamity of being forced into the con flict. It is now as it has been from the beginning, the wish and endeavol of this government to remain at peace with all the world if it can do so witt honor.
 '1 cannot discuss here the supreme subject of American thought today either to review the pastor to prophe
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
RATE HEARING ENDED BEFORE
 COMMISSIONER

In an attempt to counteract the tes- timony introduced by the Arizona cor poration commission in the hearing before Examiner Browne of the inter- state commerce commission which closed last night. the railroads inter ested in the case put on the stand yes terday. auditors and accountants from practically every road operated in Arizona. The railroads are fighting to prevent the lowering of their passenger rates applying from Chicago to inter- mountain points. The Arizona com mission has taken the stand that the rates are unjust and discriminatory and that they should be lowered.
 The fact that the Arizona Eastern is not earning one per cent on its inter- state traffic. was the most interesting bit of testimony introduced during the days hearing. T 4. Duff, general au- ditor of. the Arizona Eastern. made that statement The percentage earned on interstate and intrastate traffic com bned he claimed was but l14 per cent.
 F. A. Eaters. general passenger agent for the Southern Pacific was the first witness for the defense put oh the stand yesterday morning. MT Eaters testified as to the basis used in determining the rates from the east to intermountain and coast points. He claimed that rates to the coast are ar bitrarily fixed, being all the traffic can bear The rates to intermediate points from Chicago are made by combining the local rates from the various gate ways. He agreed with the statement made the day before by T. D. Cashal rate expert for the corporation com mission. that competition is the pri- mary factor in determining a rate ant that when that factor is absent. rates are usually based on distance. When a long line road is forced to meet a | short line rate, he testified. there re- l suits d zone contiguous to the termina point in which a terminal rate applies He claimed that such was the case with the rates applying from Chicago I to points west of Yuma. The applica tion Of 6 combination of locals rate. results i'll the Los Angeles rate beinf applied at Yuma, consequently rates t( | all points between Yuma and Los An 1 geles, take the Los Angeles rate.
 Rate Experts Testify
 | w. A. Drake, general manager of tn, l Santa Fe, at Prescott, II. C. Hallmarl Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

The harvest of the Germans sub marine campaign from reports re- ceiVed Saturday increased the total loss of tonnage 22,271 tons. Four British and three Norwegian steamers are the latest victims of the U boat blockade measures. The British ton mage totalled 15.795 tors and the Nor weoian 6,476.
 The British steamers lost were the Mantola, lulington, Beechtree and Japanese Prime. The Norwegian steamers sunk were the SoIbakken, EliaVore and HaVgard. The largest in tonnage was the Mantola, which measured 6,826 tons, and the smallest was the Havgard of HOO tons.
 The total number of vessels de- st-oyed in the period of submarine operations of February to g, in elusive, is said to be eighty nine, of which twenty one were neutral ves- sells. During that period it IS stated, more than 1,100 vessels arrived at or sailed unharmed from ports of the United Kingdom.
 Two American vessels, the Rochest- CT and Orleans, left New York on Saturday for Bordeaux, Neither of them was painted with red and white stripes as the German qovernre mt announced that none of that com pany's ships would be sent across the Atlantic unless the United States qov- ernment provide convoy or guns and gunners to protect the vessels.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
SALAZAR'S COMMAND NEARLY WIPES OUT THE
 GARRISON AT GUZMAN
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 JUAREz. Mex, Feb. 1O.-VilIa troops drew the first blood in the new campaign for possession of Northern Chihuahua yesterday when Jose Ynez Salazar's command of two hundred al- most annihilated the Guzman garrison of de facto troops.
 The first report of the de facto gar rison at Guzman 76 miles south of Juarez. was received in Fl Paso though Villa sources and was con- firmed by officials of the Carranza garrison here late today. The strength of the Guzman garrison is estimated at from 45 to 55 and it was admitted here unofficially tonight that all but six soldiers had been killed or wounded. The six, together with a wounded first captain of the Carranza army escaped and were picked up by a Mexico Northwestern work train sixty five miles south of 5uarez. Rein forcements were asked for from the local garrison but no train had been sent out late tonight. Three wounded Carranza soldiers were left at Guzman station after the fighting. it was said.
 The distributions of a Villa procla- nation warning foreigners and nation ais from travelling on the passenger trains between Juarez and Chihuahua City caused much excitement here to- day The burning of twenty five bridges between Parral forty miles south of here. and mile post 105, by Villa, followers believed to be under Salazar. caused a suspension of all train. service to Casas Grandes and a strengthening of the Carranza out posts around the town
 Villa troops were also reported in the vicinity of Tierra Blanca. twenty miles south on the Mexican Central railroad while rowing bands were op- erating yesterday between the two railroads, according to passengers ar irving from the south One hundred troops from Guadalupe, thirty miles southeast of Juarez, were called in to- day to strengthen the garrison and General Murguia has ceased to send escorts with trains between here and Chihuahua City.
 Conditions south of Chihuahua City were reported here today to be chaotic Bridges have been burned by Villa troops in the vicinity of JimineZ, in- cluding a large suspension bridge over the Rio Florido at Jiminez and all hope of General Dieguez sending reinforce ments north has been abandoned. it was said tonight.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
No Modification
 PYOmiSed in Case
 Discussion Opens
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-Germany has taken steps to open a discussion with the United States of means of preventing war between them.
 In seeking an exchange of views on the subject however. it is not under stood that the Berlin government has proposed any modification of it's ruth less submarine campaign and officials here say they cannot enter upon such discussion while vessels continue to be destroyed in violation or interna- tional law.
 The new move is understood to be predicted upon a willingness on Ger many's part to discuss especially the safeguarding of American ships and American lives on the seas and backed by renewed expression of the desire of the German government to prevent the diplomatic breach from leading to actual hostilities.
 Just how American interests are to be safeguarded if the German war zone proclamation is to stand, howev- CT, and whether any specific means of preserving peace between the two na- tionS is included in the communication has not been revealed because of the delicacy of the situation. In fact, all officials refuse to discuss it in detail OA tNcll lO lAlOlSu WtdL channels the communication was ad dressed to the American government. What may be the ulterior motive back of the step also is a matter of , speculation. In some quarters there is evidently a feeling it is merely a play for time, designed to postpone any fur ther action by the United States until the starvation blockade against Eng land either has succeeded or failed Elsewhere there are suggestions that there may be behind it a sincere de- sire to make sacrifices to preserve peace between the United States and 1 Germany and may come as a response to the appeals understood to have been sent abroad by pacifists in this country.
 In any event there is no evidence
 that President Wilson is contemplat- | ing any other course than vigorous preparation for the nation for the eventuality which he warned against
 in his address to congress if American rights are violated.
 Up to tonight no official evidence 1 had been received to show that the 1 feared overt act had been committed ] Aside from the new German commun- l ication interest in official circles cen tered chiefly in the course of Berlin
 officials in placing obstacles in the
 way of the departure of Ambassador J (Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
Where Psrshinn Left Off

NEW YORK, Feb. l0-General Fran cisco Villa, with a force of 25G0O men. supported by thirty cannon of 65 and 75 millimeters each and 75 machine guns, is occupying the territory vacated by the forces of General Pershing and gradually advancing northward to take Juarez, according to an official com munication received here today by John J. Hawes, Villas representative in New York. from Hipolito Villa. brother of The leader who is making his headquarters in San Antonio.
 The announcement gave in detail the various units of Villas command with the names of various generals and un- der officers. It al lso stated that sani- tary service consisting of fifteen physi- clans and fifty nurses has been or ganized with headquarters at Bustillo, Chihuahua, and that 379 wounded sol : diers and 37 wounded officers are now receiving treatment there.
 It was also said that Villa has a transportation service of 37 locomo- tives and seventy box and gondola cars.
 Field headquarters for Villa have been established at San Andres, 30 miles west Of Chihuahua City, the statement says.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
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[Republcan A. p. Leased Wirel
 PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1o.-The machine shop building of the Union Switch and Signal company, the largest plant for the msnufac ture of switch signals in the United States and until recently engaged in filling munition orders for the European governments To- cated at SwissVle, a suburb, was destroyed by fire early tonight with a loss estimated at S40,0o0,000.
 The cause of the fire has not been determined, although officials of the company believe it resulted from spontaneous combustion.
 The blaze started in the packing department of the building. Only few men were at work in the building at the time. The Swiss vale and Edoewood fire depart rents were called. but, famed by high wind. the fire gained such headwsy that it was necessary to call out the fire departments from the adjoining borouehs of Brad dock, Williamsburg, North Brad dock and Rankin, and a part of the Pittsburgh department. For more than half hour it was impossible to throw any water on the fire be cause of frozen water plugs. Final ly line of hose was run to the Swissvale reservoir.
 The machine shop building cov- cred 450,0o0 square feet. 1t con tained the enneruencv hosnifaI ibe packing room, experimental de- pertinent and general machine shop. More than 2,000 shells in the
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
FLETCHER GOES
 II MEXICO AS
 NEW DIPLOMAT.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 1O.-Henry ?. Fletcher left tonight for Mexico to present his credentials as American ambassador Accompanied by Captain Frank R. Mccoy, military attache of the embassy, he will enter Mexico at Laredo, traveling to Queretaro the cOuntrys new capital over the Nation al Railway. The original plan for him to go by way of Vera Cruz was aban- Goned because of the presence of reb- els along the coast, but rebel opera tions north of Monterey and south of San Luis Potosi since have been re- ported and some are doubtful now whether an uninterrupted trip can be made over the route chosen.
 Ambassador Fletcher should reach Queretaro Thursday. Ramon De Ne gri, in charge of the Mexican embassy. notified his government tonight of the departure of the new representative and asked that he be met at the bor- der by 2 representative of the foreign office.
 OAlANldl anu ulOlllCIdl reports con- tinue to indicate growth of the anti government movement in Mexico. Al though the main forces are those headed by Villa, Zapata and a few other less widely known. some officials are convinced there is considerable support being given those in the field by large group of men in the United States and Europe formerly identified with governmental affairs in Mexico. Dr. NasqueZ Gomez of Francisco Ma deTo's cabinet and now a resident of San Antonio, Texas. is heading a new movement whose slogan is ''restora ton of the constitution" and whose prop aganda includes the charge that the present government has admitted it's illegality by the repudiation of the real constitution, that of 1857.
 Information reaching the state and war departments indicates that Villa has in Chihuahua approximately s,00o men. Already he has occupied the greater part of the territory formerly occupied by General Pershing, but of ficials do not believe he will contest the permanent possession of the field against Carranza's S army when it ap- pears.