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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-09

down their haildiwork. The wall can
be demolished by anyone who tries to
get Mt the foundation of the fiction.
Edward M. House lives as open a
life as that of any American whose
profession or business does not call
MIN daily into the places where men
throng. If one wants to know about
him through motives other than those
OF the idleness of curiosity he can see
him and talk with him, and the
chances are that he will he told every
thing concerning the subject of his in
curing curiosity that any man of
modest mien and inclination naturally
would be willing to tell. Colonel House
Is genial man who seemingly never
has sought to define for personal use
the meaning of either of the words,
GOODNESS or austerity. He has a sense
of hulnor we'll developed, and tenn
peramental warmth.
Secret Of His Power.
In Houston, Texas, in the year 1853,
Edward NJ. House was born. He was
educated at the Hopkins grammar
school, New Haven, Conn.,, and at
Cornell university. He has been active
all his adult life in Democratic politics.
but never has been candidate for of
flee.
Add to these admittedly meager de-
tails one fact and unquestionably YOU
will have the secret of this mans pow
er to attract other men to him for the
purpose of consultation on really high
public matters. From the day that he
was old enough to undertake serious
study, Edward M. House has been deep
in the books of politics, economics and
legislation. He has marshaled in his
mind all the greater events which have
happened in these three words. More
over, he has, the men, the things ard
the motives connected with each case
constantly in procession before him.
He Is quick to trace a cause to an eff
feet. or to go the reverse route. He
has been student of human nature
as 1t has shown itself in many of the
great problems of human life. This.
means that he has in him, or at any
rate men believe that he has in him,
the qualifications which go TO make
up sound diplomat.
Through successive administrations
in Texas the governors OF the state,
one after another, consulted Colonel
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-09
Time Neededto
Fatten Poultry

The question is often asked: How
long does it take to fatten poultrv
properly?
The time required to fatten chickens
and other poultry for prime market
finish depends largely upon what kinds
of feeds are given and the range Of
the birds during the fattening period.
II the birds are allowed to run at
large and range freely the fattening
period is much longer, and In some
cases with wide range the birds will
never become in prime market condi.
ton, no matter how literally fed. The
reason for this is that the birds in
walking and roaming over wide areas
take too much exercise and feed that
under other conditions would go TO
form flesh and fat goes to furnish
muscular energy, which is lost so far
as fattening is concerned.
In the case of turkeys which are
semiwild birds, limited range for the
birds is necessary, especially In early
and late fall, when insects, wild seeds,
green clover and grasses are still to be
secured. Turkeys will grow and take
on flesh as long as these wild feeds on
the open range can be secured freely.
However, as cold weather comes on it
IS best to supply turkeys with corn and
ether feeds they will eat close to the
narn and poultry quarters, so that they
will roam as little as possible rs the
marketing period approaches. They
will not bear confinement and forced
feeding like other kinds of poultry In
very close confinement they will worry
off more flesh and fat than they will
put on, as rule.
With chickens, ducks and geese it is
economical to confine them closely and
feed heavily Il few days before mar
keting. The confined birds should
have oil they will possibly eat of mixed
grain, or ground grains and water.
The best method is to feed mixture
of ground grains and skim milk. Birds
fattened this way in close confinement
are known as "milk-fed" poultry, and
such when in prime condition COM
| mand the highest market prices. The
time required for fattening Is from one
week to ten days, after which time the
birds will not gain In weight and
should be sold Immediately.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-09

to LOcke's Human understanding"
and from this latter book of "dismala-
ties" to- the lighter minded reader,
down to everything heavy and semi
heavy which was published to the
week of his death. Senator Hoar kept
his mental condition balanced by turn
ing not merely from the heavy to the
light on occasion, but to the actual
featherweights of fiction. He read
mick Carter"
Woodrow Wilson, it is said, turns
away from the studies of states, past
and present and in prospective to the
reading of what the English call penny
dreadfuls, and what the Americans in
the old days called yellow backs. 1t
is said that the speaker of the house
Of representatives, Champ Clark, stops
frequently his mental digging into all
kinds of history to take up for relief
purposes books Of the kind which
make q boy happy.
Reads Good Fiction.
In the library of Colonel House
there is plenty of good fiction. He
does not turn TO Nick Carter, nor to
"The Hidden Hand of Mrs. 4. D. e.
N. SOuthwOrth, nor yet to "Owl Face,
The Pawnee" of Beadle dime novel
fame, but he manages to keep the men,
tai balance even by an evening lamp
hour or two with the writer's of fic-
ton who can lay claim to what the
book reviewers call literary merit.
Today Colonel House is entering up
on the work of preparing material
which one day, perhaps far in the flu
ture, will be serviceable to the Ameri-
can commissioners at the great peace
conference. Another has written this
concerning the choice by the president
of Colonel House for this work: "He
is peculiarly qualified for 1t by his dip
lomatic experience of recent years, by
his study of political problems which
the war has raised and by his integrity
Of mind and character"
sherlock, will you take on the
House Mystery Case?"
Mystery my dear Watson, there
isn't any"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-09

ingiy time enough has gone by and
things enough have been proved or
disproved to give certainty to the
word that Woodrow Wilson has found
Edward NJ. House an advisory asset.
There hardly can be much Of real
mystery about man who twice since
this great war began las been sent
abroad as special commissioner for
the president of the United States. Col.
onel House has been twice In Berlin,
five times in Paris, and frequently in
other of the great European capitals.
Some day it may be that Woodrow
Wilson will write what may be called
an photographed review of his ad-
miniStration. If he does it is entirely
likely that the part taken by Colonel
House in the shaping of some of the
policies of the president may be given
the page place which many men be-
lieve that it deserves.
No Mystery There.
While living in New York Colonel
House resides in an apartment not
very far uptown. 1t is q homelike
place where good books are found and
where good friends may come. 1t is
genial place and no curtain of mystery
hangs over the door of any one of its
rooms. Men go there and are well
come. They go and they talk. Man
learns as much from man as he learns
from books and more perhaps if we
believe the ancient saying about the
proper study of mankind.
asked Colonel House what his rec
reations are. He said, Friends, read
ing and walking" His library shelves
show the kind of books that he has
read, still is reading and will continue
to read, for those in the book cases
are made the companions day by day
of the others as they come from the
hands of writer's worth while.
No man probably can read politics,
legislation, economics and history con-
stantly without getting some Of DIR.
Dry-as-Dust's characteristics. So it is
that Colonel House does not read the
four formidables constantly. He turns
to fiction and here one finds something
of possibly more than passing human
interest.
George FriSbie Hoar of Massachus-
etts was one of the scholars in politics.
1t was said of him that he had read
everything from AristOph2nes' Frogs"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-09
Unofficial Counsellor of the Pres
ident Is a Modest But Well
Posted Man..
STUDENT OF WORLD AFFAIRS
Nc" Gathering Data on Economic and
Other Problems Which Must Sc
Solved at the Peace Table-Has
Qualifications That Go to Make
Sound Diplomat

AUTHORS NOTE-Men have made a
mystery Of the life and the doings of Col.
Edward M. House, the friend and adviser
OF Woodrow Wilson. If there has been
mystery, it is none Of the Coloners max
Ing. ]. venture the hope that whatever
may have seemed to be hidden is dis
closed In this article, the material for
which was obtained in the only way in
which such material can be obtained, by
direct personal contact, inquiry and
study
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-11-09

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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
Second STAGE Toward War

PARIS. Feb. 27.-"The second stage
toward war" is the heading of La Lib
erte's editorial comment on President
Wilson's appearance before congress to
ask for power to deal with the situa-
ton brought about by Germany's sub
marine warfare.
THE position taken by Mr.. Wilson"
SAYS La Liberte, lis in entire confor-
nifty with what one knows of his opin
ion and his character"
The paper says war between the
United States and Germany is hanging
as though by "A thread.
President Wilson executes without
haste the resolution which his con-
science indicates TO him but with an
imperturbable firmness." says the
Temps.
President Wilson is not suspected
Of wishing war. He has made sacri-
fees for peace which prove his for
bearance. He testifies again In his
new message to congress his strong
desire to avoid war as long as possible.
but he will not abandon the very es-
sential rights of American citizens.
whose defense is incumbent upon him.
even If other neutrals show themselves
less resolute than he had hoped
The measures of protection asked
Of congress constitute a new step which
brings the United States to the verge
of war"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
RIDES
IN OPEN BOAT
FROM TACOMA
REPUBLICAN A. p. Leased wirel

LONDON, Fb. 2S.-The Rev. f. Dun
stan Sargent who was a passenger on
he Laconia on his way from the British
West Indies to take British army
chaplaincy, was in the boat with Mrs.
Hoy and her daughter. He says the
submarine flashed a light on the stern
of the Laconia. apparently with the
purpose of identifying the steamer. The
boat leaked freely, having hit the La
conia's stern in the launching. breaking
several of the side planks.
Partly filled with water, the boat
drifted without oars or rudder for nine
hours. Everybody crowded into the
bow and the stern. The waves washed
some of the weakened occupants over
board. One of the boats crews also
fell overheard and could not be rescued.
The bodies Of those who died in the
boat were cast into the sea, as with
the boat already full Of water their
weight would have made things more
critical for the surviving"
The Rev. Mr.. Sargent related the
pathetic ordeal of young actress who
was among the occupants of the boat.
She was helped into the boat by a
young London man. who was in bust
ress in New York. The couple were
engaged and were returning to England
to be married. The girl had to bear the
sight of her intended husband dying
and of his body being thrown overheard
from the boat
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
SEX HYGIENE IS
TABOO, HE SAYS

Stating that. in his opinion, silence
on the subject of SEX" is not respon-
sible for harvest of wrecked lives,
Emile Van Bever. criminal lawyer,
declared that he did not believe the
establishment of sex hygiene depart
ments liz wcmen's organizations would
have a tendency to lessen crime.
The California Congress of Mothers
and the Parent Teacher federation
have organized such a department to
enlighten mothers. daughters. teach
ers and all women seeking scientific
knowledge. Mr.. Van Bever said he
was elated to live in a community in
which the California example had not
been followed. The Arizona Congress
of Mothers, conservative in its policy,
has never preached the subject of sex
hygiene although 1t features welfare
the Give league have specialized
along this line if the topic has come
under discussion.
1T is too delicate a subject for dis
cussicn,' says Mr. Van Bever. If
mother wished to instruct her daugh
ter of a father his son the duty they
owe to society. that is their particular
business. | am of the opinion. how
ever, that 1t is something to be
learned by ones self One learns in
stinctively. Furthermore. | am firmly
convinced that a course of lectures Oh
sex hygiene, such as proposed by tbs
California mothers, only tends toward
excite an unhealthy curiosity in Sc.
problems"
Mr. Van Bever thinks that women
should inaugurate dress reform. He
is confident more good would result
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
BRITISH MAKE
NEW ADVANCES
AND TAKE T|GNY
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

lRepupiicdn a. r. Leased WireI
The Associated Press summarizes
operations of yesterday in connection
with the European war as follows;
In the fighting on the fronts maneu-
vers that are being carried out by the
British in the Ancre region still hold
the greatest attention. Here both north
and south of the stream they have
made fresh advances, capturing the
village of Ligny, southwest of Bapaume
and occupying further positions west
and north of Puisiux. To the north
around Lens and Armentierres German
trenches have been raided by the Brit
ish, according to the London war office
and considerable damage inflicted on
them on that part of the line where the
French are opposing the Germans, the
fighting has been done mainly by the
artillery of both sides.
There is still little activity on any Of
the other fronts, except artillery duels
and attacks by raiding parties.
The reports of the last twenty -four
hours show four vessels of an aggre-
gate tonnage of $500 as having been
sunk. The German admiralty an
nounces the sinking of the British
transport steamer A-l9
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
GERARD WARNED
DANGER Turks
IN TRIP HOME
Continued From Page Cne)

tainly have forwarded information OF
that sort If received
The only instruction sent him were
in reply to his query as to what TO do
in case of war, and advised that he
hold to his original plans unless other
wise ordered.
Tho full details of the former ambas
sadors plans including the vessel, the
date and the port. were communicated
10 Berlin through the Spanish ambas
sador. No safe conduct could be re-
quested because the two countries are
not at war; the ship is a neutral YES
sci and the route does not traverse the
prohibited zones. Press reports that
Mr.. Gerard had advised Americans in
Madrid not to sail ON the same vessel
have not been confirmed officially here.
The Spanish trans Atlantic line now
is virtually the only means of travel
for American diplomats to and from
Europe as travel on belligerent yes
sells has been forbidden during the
war Hugh Gibson, first secretary Of
the American legation in London, ex-
poets to return to his post by the Al
fonso XII of that line, leaving New
York Thursday. The long sea trip Is
expected to occupy nearly month.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

street in an effort to purchase Miami
Consolidated mining stock when it was
known downtown that the No. ! drill
had struck chaleocites at a depth of
400 feet. Work at the drill holes on the
Miami Consolidated company property
was practically suspended for several
hours. as the miners came into town to
buy stock.
SO great was the excitement that it
became necessary for police officials
to keep the stock purchasers in line.
Drill hole No. is now down to a
depth of 500 feet, and oxides are being
encountered. Indications in this hole
are also most favorable. Both drills,
working three shifts, are now progress
ing at the rate of from twenty to forty
feet per day, and it was predicted by
several eminent engineers who went to
the property today after the chalcocites
were encountered, that the sulphide
body would be struck almost hourly.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28

to stern and as she threaded her way
through the channel prescribed by the
admiralty, she footed her whistle con-
tinuously. Patrol boats accompanied
her far beyond the harbor mouth, but
once she dipped her nose into the roll
lers outside, the liner picked up speed
rapidly and an hour after she passed
the bounds of the harbor she was lost
TO sight.
The Frederick VIII which is owned
by the Scandinavian American line
sailed from New York February IL
In order to avoid the danger of the sub
marine and mine fields in English
waters, it was decided by the British
admiralty to have her put into this
port for the customary search of pas
sengers and cargo.
In order to prevent the German Of
fictals aboard from gaining knowledge
Of the harbor defenses. the steamer was
not permitted to enter port until dark
Her anchorage was chosen in a part
of the harbor where view of the city
and the rest of the barber, through
which the dominion of Canada forwards
troops and vast quantities of war sup
plies was cut off All communication
with shore was rigidly supervised.
When it was found desirable TO move
storff and his party were requested to
remain below decks where their view
was confined to glimpse through port
holes and the blank walls of a ware
house.
A special corps of interpreters and
examiners were brought mere by the
British admiralty for the purpose OF
cutting down the delay OF the steamer
to the lowest possible margin. While
the usual official reticence was main
Z tained as to their activities, the thor
oushness OF their endeavor to see that
nothing that might be of military value
20 Germany should get through the
allied blockade, became apparent from
time to time.
It was understood that some of the
British examiners were puzzled as 10
the marked Partially shown by Ger
many for cotton pajamas. So many
paJamas impressed suspicious officials
as being beyond the requirements OF
the average traveller and, as il is un-
derstood there is a shortage of cotton
for the manufacture of certain war
supplies in Germany, ii was decided 10
reduce the wardrobes somewhat
The next articles to arouse suspicion,
according to stories which have leaked
out. were rubber heels There were 50
many rubber heels worn by the party
that it occurred to the officials to put
the ban on them because Of the need of
crude rubber in Germany.
Beyond the reports of these minor
Incidents however. nothing suspicious
was found on board the steamer. so far
as is known, and after an interruption
of eleven days. Count Won Bernstorff
and his party found themselves once
more hOmeWard bound
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
TO PLAN SELECTIONS


WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-The sub
committee OF republicans to plan com
mittee selections in the next house was
named today. The purpose was to have
the sub committee represent the senti-
ment of all sections geographically. 1t
is expected the sub committee will
agree upon a plan for committee on
committees. concession to the pro-
gressive elements in the party, and
recommend it to the general meeting
of the organization committee of TWEEN
ty-seven next Thursday night
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
NO DOUBT NIGHT
ATTACK VIOLATES
AMERICAN RIGHTS
CONTINUED From Page One)

before the public before any action is
taken whatever. The public can con-
slider 1t now. That's why | interposed
my objection"
Naval officers are puzzled by the
fact that the Laconia was torpedoed
at night. 1t has been an accepted con-
dition Of submarine warfare hereto
fore that the U-boalts were hampered
by darkness and that ships in open
waters were in little danger at night.
It is believed that the German
U-boat happened to be directly in tho
liners path or so close that the big
vessel was distingllishahle even with
her lights out.
II is submarine practice to re-
charge electric storage batteries at
right, and it is regarded as probable
that the boat which torpedoed the
Laconia was on the surface engaged
in this operation when the liner came
along.
Commenting on Address
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-president Will
sons address before congress on Mon
day, which was received in London too
late for editorial notice in Tuesday
mornings papers, is the general sub
ject of comment today, especially with
reference to possible developments aris-
ing through the sinking of the steamer
Laconia and the loss of American lives.
Fresh tributes are paid to President
Wilson's lofty idesllism and love of
peace. while his difficulties. in view of
the congressional position and the alb
sence of complete unanimity of Amer
lean opinion, are fully recognized.
The main point discussed, however,
is whether the attack on the Laconia
constitutes the overt act The gem
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-28
suooIv Train Moves Overland

SAN ANTONIO. Feb. 21.-Marching
overland from McAllen. where it has
been stationed for the past several
months. the New York supply train.
said to be the most complete organiza-
ton of its kind in the army. will arrive
here tomorrow to go into camp at
Camp Wilson. The outfit includes 125
wagons and over six hundred mules
The train will remain here several days
before returning TO its home state. the
date for departure not having been