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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
HOLD POPE'S PLAN
GERMAN|C PEACE
Conviction Grows in London
Central Powers Inspired
Pontiff's Proposals.
ARE HELD UNACCEPTABLE

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. August 16.-The text of the
papal peace note. does not remove the
adverse impression produced here by
the publication of its summary. On the
contrary, 1T strengthens the conviction
that the note is inspired by the central
powers. and the opinion is that its pro-
posals are impossible. The editorials
express much respect for the Pope and
his profession of perfect impartiality.
but regard him unable to appreciate
the matter at issue.
The Times says the allies are bound to
reject his plan of settlement. which
proves more pro-German and more
anti-ally even than the summary. The
peace he proposes would be German
peace. and 1t is impossible to read the
scheme without a suspicion that the
note itself and the choice of the mo-
ment of it's issue are the outcome. of
German inspiration.
The allies, continues the Times, have
the same end in view as the Pope. but
are convinced that it cannot be. attained
by the means he advocates. but only by
a victory in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
Must State Minimum Terms.

The Westminster Gazette says the
government should first consider mot
only what we wish to do, but what
we can do" and adds:
The government would have to con-
slider many things unknown or only
half known to the public. 1t must con-
slider whether the Pope's ideas furnish
basis for negotiations. If not il will
be the duty of the entente allies to
state their minimum terms explicitly
SO that the enemy cannot say we are
persisting in war for aims which we
cannot or dare not ayow''
The Standard says that the persistence
and energy with which the central powers
are playing every card is due to the fact
that Germany Is working to bring about
peace before the weight of the United
States is felt on the battlefield. 1t as
serts there can be no peace until Germany
admits her wrongs and until restitution
is made. The newspaper contends that
the Pope was singularly uniformed as TO
the state of feeling in allied countries.
The Pail Mall Gazette asks what secur-
ity there would be for fulfiilment OF any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
Asks Careful Treatment.

The Westminster Gazette hopes that
the entente governments Will treat
Pope Benedict's peace endeavor care
fully, and will not be led into mishan-
ding it by the alarmed belief that it is
German intrigue.
IF it is that" the newspaper says.
there is all the more reason why we
should handle it honestly and intelli-
gently so as to avoid both horns of the
dilemma in which the enemy, accord
ing to that assumption, desires to place
us. namely. the acceptance on one hand
of indulgent and worthless terms of
peace and on the other a refusal which
brands US as aggressors. makes mis-
chief between us and the Russians. re-
kindles the fighting spirit in Germany
and causes unrest and doubt on our
side"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

terms put forward by the Vatican. and
adds: Treaties with Germany are worth
less as long as she has the power to break
them" sa -
The Globe says: what should have
been, might have been. a great and splen-
did effort to stay the tide of slaughter
stands revealed as a pitiful German man
euver. and in giving to it his countenance
the Pope has warned free nations that in
him and his they have neither part or
lot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
LIQUOR AND INCOME TAX
DISCUSSED IN SENATE
These and Other Sections Of War
Revenue Bill Become Diff
cult Problems.

The liquor and income tax sections
of the war tax bill were taken up when
the Senate resumed debate on the
measures yesterday. The latter section. to-
gether with the war profits and the
publishers tax section. are problems of
most difficulty ahead OF the Senate.
The leaders now hope to dispose OF
the bill before the end of next week
as q result of the rapid progress made
on the finance committees amend
ments to the House bill. Approval of
the soft drink, tobacco and most of the
public utilities schedules already has
been given. Prospects are that efforts
soon will be made to reach an agree
ment for limiting debate and fixing a
date for a fnal vote on the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

0J tue Ao8oCl8le0 lEe8e.
LONDON. August 1.-THE foreign Of
letter from the Pope ito the king in
closing q copy Of his appeal to the
heads Of the belligerent peoples. The
Pope's appeal is accompanied by the
ri, papal secretary of state:
Your majesty. the holy father. anx-
ious to do everything he can in order
to put an end to the conflict which for
the last three years has ravaged the
civilized world, has decided to submit
to the leaders Of the belligerent peo-
pies concrete peace proposals exposed
IN document which l have the honor
to attach to this letter. May God grant
that the words of his holiness will this
time produce the desired effect for the
good of the whole OF humanity.
Copy for President Wilson.
The holy see. not having diplomatic
relations with the French government
or with the government of Italy or the
United States, j very respectfully beg
your majesty to be good enough to
have handed a copy of his holiness APP
peal to the President of the French re-
public. to his majesty the King of Italy
and to the President of the United
States. i also beg to add twelve other
copies. which ! request your majesty
to be good enough to hand to the lead
ers Of the nations friendly to the al
lies, with the exception. however. OF
Russia, Belgium and Brazil, to whom
the document has been sent direct.
I'm expressing to your majesty my
sincere thanks for this extreme kind
ness, / am happy to take the opportu-
nity to offer you the homage of senti-
ment, a very profound respect with
which I have the honor to sign myself
your majesty's very humble and de-
voted servant. GASPARRi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
Amendments by Senator Weeks.

Senator Weeks of Massachusetts has
introduced amendments for the elm
ination of increased postage rates
on second class mail matter, imposing
additional taxes upon publishers in
comes Senator Weeks, in explaining
his amendments, said:
Il am opposed to raising the second
class rates at this time, because of the
peculiar conditions which now exist.
For the same general reason ] can see
no necessity for imposing a special tax
upon the newspaper publisher. If the
statements made by the publishers are
dependable the newspaper and periodi-
cal industry has been harder hit by the
war than any other business, and while
I believe. when we return to normal
conditions, the second-class rates
should be increased, it would be unfair
to increase them now or to impose
other special taxes upon the pub
fishers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
View of Buenos Aires.

BUENOS AIRES, August 16.-Comment
on the peace proposals Of the Pope is
generally pessimistic. The leading Argen-
tine newspapers recognize that certain
points are coincident with the ideas of
President Wilson, but that the conditions
and propositions of the Pope will not be
accepted. They will, however. serve better
to know the state of mind OF the Teuton
chancellors. the Teutons permitting the
Pope better to appreciate on what side
are justice and right.
Certain newspapers believe that despite
the good intentions of the Pope his propo-
sitons are injurious to the allies. favor
ing those responsible for the war, Ell
Diaro. despite its Catholic tendency. de-
ciared the declaration by the Pope has
created a painful impression. 1t appears
to be an effort to save the central empires.
La EDoca, the presidential party organ.
says that Hohenzollerns want to avoid
the punishment of their crimes against
humanity. The Pope could not refuse the
proposed peace, but this proposition will
fail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
As to Question of Guarantees.

Referring to the Popes suggestion of
guarantees for the independence OF
Belgium. the Times says:
to by Prussia, when German armies be-
gan to hack their way through and
to commit enormities which HORNED
mankind. Is she to rest her security
upon another scrap of paper?
What are the nations whose Utmost
conscience pronounces their cause
sacred likely to think of proposal
which puts the innocent and the guilty,
the aggressor and the assailed, upon
the same footing and intimates that in
reparation for the wrong done they
ought to accept reciprocal condona-
mo practical statesman could without
counting the cost have issued docu-
ment so certain to create anger and
resentment among non-Catholics OF
the (entente) alliance, and the deepest
grief among Catholics of the alliance
that their great cause was so misun-
derstood or disregarded by Rome"
Why Austria Desires End.
PARIS. August 16-Pope Benedict's
new peace proposition. the Temps says.
shows that the pontiff is faithful to his
principles and is presenting 1t as a trans
action subject to bargaining.
The intervention of the United States
the Temps says, have definitely taken
from the Hohenzollerns all hope of die
tating peace, and under these conditions
the Austrian government has more rea-
son than ever for desiring an immediate
end of the war;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

PHILADELPHIA. August l6-Aftsr
serving two months Of one-ysar
ssatsncs for failing to register under
Becker u this city 10 now willing to
enroll. Becker, in q letter made pub
lie today. said he had given registra-
tion careful consideration" and was
Greateat Of pleasure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
RULES TO ENFORCE CHILD
LABOR LAW APPROVED
Twenty-Three States Are Listed in
Order as Honor Roll-Goes Into
Effect September /.

Rules and regulations for the enforce
ment of the child labor law. to go into
effect September l, have been approved by
the board of cabinet members charged
with the administration of the act. the
Labor Department announced today. The
board is composed of the Attorney Cen
eral and the Secretaries Of Commerce and
Labor.
Twenty-three states of the Union are
listed in the announcement in sort of
Honor roll" The law provides that in any
state designated by the board an employ
ment certificate or other papers as to the
age of child, issued under state laws and
not inconsistent with the federal child
la Dor law, shall have the same force and
effect as a federal certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
One Strictly Southern State.

With the exception of slight changes
in the regulations covering proofs of
ton of the guaranty form for the first
month of the operation of the new law
the tentative rules recently drawn up
by an advisory committee composed of
Judge Latmer of the Juvenile Court,
representing the Attorney General: As
sistant Secretary Post of the Labor De-
partment and Assistant Secretary
Sweet of the Commerce Department.
stand approved by the board of cabinet
members.
The inclusion of but one strictly
southern state Alabama, in the list
of states conditionally designated for a
six-month period by the board is re-
garded as significant Hearings on the
tentative rules were held here July "a
and 81, at which time southern mill men
brought up objections to portions OF
the rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
cARps OF rHAHKs.

PARKER. 1 Wish 10 express ~ spssss1st3sa
md ,shsnts e NJ n.ny fsss.ds 81 rsls sas
ed 70 me at. the death Of ny dear metAefs
LUCY ELIzABETH PARKER
YOUNG.
eoKEIvILLE. We wish to thank our frienes
and the various organizations for their kind
ness. letters. floral offerings and other express
sions Of sympathy shown during the Illness
SONERyILLE. BY THE FAMILY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
States conditionally Designated.

States conditionally designated for a
six-month period by the board. with
the approval of Miss Julia Lathrop,
chief of the childrens bureau. are
named as follows:
Arkansas. Alabama. Arizona, Connec-
ticut, California, Delaware, Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas. kentucky Maine. Mary
land. Massachusetts,. Minnesota New
Jersey. New York. New Hampshire,
Ohio, Pennsylvania Rhode Island, Ten
nessee, Vermont and Wisconsin.
Other states are being considered. and
announcement of decisions by the board
will be- made soon, it was announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16

tude of benevolence. we have not ceased
to exhort the peoples and the belliBer-
although publicity has not been given
| TO all that we have done to attain this
very noble aim.
Early Appeal Not Heard.
Toward the end of the first year of
the war we addressed to the nations in
conflict most lovely exhortations, and.
lowed to arrive at a stable and honor
able peace for all. Unfortunately, our
appeal was not heard and the war con-
tinued desperately for another two
even more cruel and extended over the
earth. over the sea and in the air, and
one saw desolation and death descend
upon the cities without defense. upon
peaceful villages and on their innocent
population. and now no one can imagine
how the sufferings of all would be in
creased and aggravated IL other
months or, worse still. other years are
triennium.
lis this civilized world to be nothing
more than field of death? And Eu-
rope, SO glorious and so hourishing is 1t
going. as IL stricken by universal
madness. to run to the abyss and to
lend its hand to it's own suicide?
I'm such a terrible situation and in
the presence of a menace SO serious we,
wuo nave no pArticuiAr POLITICAL ann,
do not listen to suggestions or to the
interests of any of the belligerent par
ties. but are solely compelled by a SEN
timent Of our supreme duty as the COM
mon father of the faithful, by the So
licitation of our children. who implore
our Intervention and our pacifying
work.
Through the voice even of human
ity and of reason we once more emit
the cry of peace, and we renew q prcss-
ing appeal to those who hold in their
hands the destinies of nations But. in
order no longer to speak in general
terms. as the circumstances had coun-
seled US in the past. we now wish to
make more concrete and practical
proposal. and to invite the governments
of the belligerents to come to an agree
ment upon the following points, which
seem to be q basis Of . just and durable
peace, leaving to them the task of an
alyzing and completing them.
Disarmament Of Nations.
First of all the Fundamental points
must be that the material force of
arms be substituted by the moral force
of right. from which shall arise a fair
agreement by all for the simultaneous
and reciprocal diminutfon of ornaments
according to the rules and guarantees
to be established. in a measure neces-
sary and sufficient for the maintenance
OF public order in each state. Then in
the substitution for armies the insti-
tuition of arbitration, with its high
pacifying function. according to the
rules to be laid down and the penalties
to be imposed on a state which would
refuse either to submit q national ques-
ton to arbitration or to accept its de-
cision.
"once the supremacy of right has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
DIED.

BOYD. Suddenly, at vslois. n. T.. on Tuesday,
August Ia, 1917. Mrs. JULIA A. BOYD OF
1439 Chaplin street northwest.
Funeral Saturday. August IS, at pm, from
her late residence. Interment private. II
DAVIS. On "wednesday. August Is. 1917. at II
pm, at her residence, TIA Virginia avenue
southwest, SARAH T.. beloved wife OF r. d
Davis.
Notice Of funeral later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
MARRIED.

RILEY-BAINKMAN. On August II. 1917. IN
Baltimore, Nd, by Rev. w. T. Way. JOHN
T. RILEY and ANNIE L. BRISKMAS.
TERWHITE and Mrs. A. J. REVEIIS an
their marriage. August 16. 1917. and
will leave today in their machine for q tour
to Niagara Falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-16
TEXT OF THE POPE,S NOTE
TO THE BELLIGERENT POWERS
SUGGESTING BASIS FOR PEACE

tude Of benevolence. we have not ceased
to exhort the peoples and the belliger-
emit brothers again to become brethren.
although publicity has not been given
TO all that we have done to attain this
very noble aim.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-01
NOTICE OF PROPOSALS FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of resolution adopted by the
Board of Commissioners and approved
by the mayor of the City of Ardmore,
Oklahoma, on the 10Th day of Deem
Der, 1916, proposals will be received
at the Office of the city clerk of the
City of Ardmore until o'clock p. m,
on the 9th day of January, 1917, for
furnishing the materials and perform
ing the work necessary to improve
the following streets and portions
thereof in the City of Ardmore, in the
manner and subject to the conditions
following, towit:
That portion of "D" street. north
west, from the north line of West
Main street to the south line of Ninth
Avenue, northwest, including alley
crossings and street intersections.
Said street shall be improved by
eXcavating' grading, paving with what
is known as one course concrete and
constructing concrete curbs and gut
ters and installing such manholes and
catch basins as may be necessary to
properly CAFE for the surface drain.
age. said Improvements shall be 30
feet wide from outer line to'ou ,er line
of curb, Of which 25 feet shall consist
of one-course concrete pavement six
inches in depth with concrete cutters
"a inches wide and concrete curbs
inches thick on either side thersof
all of said improvements to be col.
Istructed in accordance with the plans
and specifications on file in the offc,
of the city clerk of the City of Ard.
more, Oklahoma.
All bids shall be submitted in sealed
envelopes and plainly marked in ink
on the outside, and each bid shall be
filed on or before 4 o'clock D. m, on
the said 9th day of January, 1917. and
shall be accompanied by a certified
check drawn on some bank in the CITY
of Ardmore in the sum of $500. The
contractor to whom the contract for
said improvements may be awarded,
will be required to execute to the
City of Ardmore a construction bond
conditioned according to law for the
full and faithful performance of the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-01

contract and for the full protection of
the city and all property owners inter-
ested against any loss or damage by
reason of negligence or improper ex-
ecution of the work in the sum Of 30
per cent of the estimated cost of said
improvements. Said contractor will
also be required to execute an addi-
tional bond in the sum of 80 per cent
of the estimated cost of said improve
ments, conditioned on the mainten-
ance of said improvements in good
condition for a period of five years
from and after the completion and
acceptance of said work. Said bond
in each instance to be subject to the
approval of the mayor and commits
sioners.
The contractor to whom said work
may be awarded shall receive in pay
ment for said work street improve
ment bonds at par, issued and secured
as provided by the laws of the state
of Oklahoma; provided, that in case
the property owners shall elect to pay
cash for said improvements as they
'may do under the laws of Oklahoma,
then and in that event the city re.
serves the right to pay for said i'm
provements in cash or part cash and
part bonds.
All proposals for construction of
said improvements will be considered
by the mayor and Board of Commits
sioners of the City of Ardmore, Okla
homa, at a meeting to be held at the
session chamber in said city at 8
O'Clock p. m. on the 9th day of Janu-
ary, 1917, and the contract will then
be awarded to the lowest and best
bidder who will undertake to perform
the work, furnish the material, ex-
ecute the bonds and construct said
improvements according to the resolu-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-01
AGAINST
PROPOSITION

Those voting for the propositions
shall indicate the same by placing an
"X' in the square opposite "For Prop
osition," and those voting against shall
so indicate by placing an "X" in the
square opposite Against Proposition.
Said election to be held and conduct
ed in all, respects according to the
constitution and election laws Of the
state of Oklahoma.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand as mayor Of the said City
Iof Ardmore, Carter county, state of
Oklahoma, and have caused the seal
Of said city to be hereunto affixed this
eth day OF December, 1916.
o. c. LASHER, Mayor.
Attest: G. II. BRUCE,
City Clerk.
(First published December 27, 1916
'27-29
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-01

by constructing and improving drive
WAYS and race courses and erecting
and improving park buildings thereon,
all such Improvements and buildings
to be owned and controlled exclusive
ly by said City of Ardmore and levy
and collect an annual tax in addition
to all other taxes upon all>of the tax
able property in said city sufficient
to pay the interest of said bonds as
they fall due, and also to constitute a
sinking fund for the payment OF the
principal thereof when due, said bonds
TO bear interest not to exceed five (b)
per cent per annum, payable semian'
nually and the principal sum to be
come due within twenty-five (25) years
from date.
FOR
PROPOSITION { }
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-01

ton aforesaid, and plans
iications filed in the office of
clerk of the City of Ardmore ann
ply with all other terms and CD
tions of said resolution.
The mayor and commissioners rex
serve the right to reject any and all
proposals that may be received, if
for any reason the same shall be un-
satisfactory. G. II. BRUCE,
(SeaD City Clerk.
(First Published Dec. %, 1916.
22-10t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-01
FOR
PROPOSITION
AGAINST
PROPOSITION
PROPOSITION NO. .

TItUTUSTTTUN No. :.
Shall the City of Ardmore, Carter
county, state of Oklahoma, incur an
Indebtedness by issuing its negotiable
coupon bonds in the aggregate prin-
cipal sum of fifteen thousand (S15,-
O0O,OO) dollars for the purpose of pro
viding funds for the purpose of i'm
proving Wilmington Park in said city
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-21
'HINCKLE GIVES LAST
SERMON OF SERIES
ON MOSES LIFE

The last Of series Of sermons on
tho periods IN tho life of Moses was
delivered by the Rev. Milo s. Hinckle
pastor of the East Main Street Friends
church. Sunday morning.
In closing his address. the Rev. Mr.
Hinckle said:
Success cAme because he (Moses)
took every obstacle to God. So We
although We are imperfect, may be
successful. not by depending on edu.
cation. natural adaptability or wealth,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-21
rs Men Raise Fund
For "Y" War Work

Seventy-five men are now canvass
ing the city to raise money for the 7
NJ. C.. A. war work At luncheon hello
at the Y. NJ. G. A. at noon, definite
plans were announced.
The city Is to be canvassed By
teams, each assigned to . district
Richmond has been apportioned 5000
to raise. The campaign win close on
May 2S.
Speeches were made by Fred Bates
H. r. Robinson, and Captain Younken
Captain Younken told OF the great
work which tile Y. M. G. A. did last
summer on the Mexican border.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-21
BOWMAN AND JESsuP
TO FORWARD CAMPAIGN

L s. Bowman. district chairman.
street, foreman of the core room at
OF the Y. M. C. A. war work campaign,
are planning to visit all townships in
the county this week Each township
trustee and q representative group Of
men will be visited. Plans for the
campaign WIN be outlined, and each
township will be assigned to its share
OF the work
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-21
FOREMAN LOSES FINGERS

Harry Bymaster. 1902 North .
street, formean of the core room at
the Swayne-Robfnson factory. lost
two fingers and another was mashed
when he caught his hand In \ sand
machine at the factory this morning
He was taken to Reid Memorial
hospital