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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
NAVY PREPARED
FOR EMERGENCY.
Big Battleship Fleet at Guam
tanamO Is Ready for Any
Eventuality.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Admiral Henry
American battleship fleet, has been adj
vised officially of the danger Of a rupture
with Germany and is holding his ships
in readiness at Guantanamo. His fleet
is reported fully provisioned. with an
adequate fuel supply and no shortage Of
ammunition. He is understood to be
considering the advisability OF rushing
one division to the Panama Canal Zone.
unless Secretary Daniels believes the
presence Of the submarines-a ALREADY. there
affords ample protection for any emer-
gency which might arise.
Commander Edward II. Campbell Is
in command of the Ave submarines now
at Cristobal whose duty it Is to exercise
increased vigilance there Word of the
crisis has been transmitted to him. His
duty now is TO act as an advance guard
for the Canal Zone pending the sending
Of such other craft as Mr.. Daniels may
direct.
All the navy preparations which neces-
sarily must be taken at a critical time
like THIS. regardless of hopes for avert
ing trouble, went through smoothly to-
day and with as little publicity as possi-
BILE. The only statement authorized
from the Secretary's office was that the
fleet was ready. Admiral Benson, chief
Of operations. added that the navy has
made 1t a point to be ready for any
emergency.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02

AIKEN - AUGUSTA AsHEVMLE.
SOUTHERN HALLWAY y Augusta Special
leaves New York daily 1908 +. NJ. Dining
compartment, and drawing room sleeping
cars. ~ Y. Office, 26i Fifth Ave.--ldv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
AIlies Not Worrying.

The effects on Great Britain and the
Allies apparently are not REGARDED as
likely to be very serious, Even the ef-
fects upon neutrals other than the United
States are esteemed unimportant, as Ger
many has long practically abandoned the
effort TO live up to her pledges to the
Continued on Fourth Pno,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02

COMPARTMENT CARS TO AUGUSTA.
Atlantic Coast Line, 9;l5 A. NJ, Wed & sat
Standard Pullmans Daily. Office. llss B'way.
ADO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02

Admiral Mayo. while keeping his fleet
in shape for instant call, probably will
,iut his ships through target practice next
week. This Is in line with the routine
schedule. and incidentally Is regarded by
the Navy Department as suitable way
of marking time while awaiting for the
diplomatic situation TO develop.
The battleship fleet now at Guantan-
amo consists of twelve OF the most pow
erful fighters in the United States navy.
1t comprises the flagship Pennsylvania,
in command of Capt. Henry B, Wilson :;
the Connecticut Flagship of Rear Ad-
niral Herbert o, DUNN. in command Of
Capt. A. T. Long the Michigan. in COM
mand of Capt. Carlo b. Britain; the
South Carolina, in command of
Capt. Samuel s. Robinson the New
York (fagshp OF Rear Admiral Angus
tus f. Fechteler). in command of Capt.
Charles +. Hughes: the Delaware. In
command of Cant. A. II. Scales: the
Oklahoma. in command OF Capt S. s,
Wood; the Texas. in command Of Capt
VictoH Blue; the Florida (fagship of
Rear Admiral 7. s. Rodgers), in COM
mand of Capt. Thomas Washington the
Utah, In command Of Capt. Frederick B.
Bsssett the Wyoming (hagshp OF Vice
Admiral De Witt Coffman). in command
OF Capt. Henry A. Wiley the Nevada,
in command OF Capt. Joseph Strauss.
In addition there are the Yankton. ten
der to the feet flagship; the torpedo
training ship and other small craft
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02

Realizing all this, the initial stems are
being taken 10 put the naval forces or
the country in readiness for anv eventu
atty. The American battleshlp fleet at
Guantanamo is prepared to follow anv
orders at moments notice
Nobody believes Germany is 10 he dis
suaded by anything this country might
say or do from tho course she has
mapped out for her submarines TO fol
low with the object of bringing Great
Britain to her knees There IL no doubt
whatever in the minds OF officials here
that even the entrance Of this country
into the conflict on the side Of the En-
tente Allies has been discounted by Ger
man statesmen. II is therefore entirely
for this Government to decide on the
present state Of facts whether its pro-
test shall he passive or whether we shall
become a real bclligercnt.
It was significantly pointed out in
German circles to-day that Germany's
action in decreeing from now on ruth
less submarine warfare against her
enemies had virtually been dictated Nv
the German people, and not by her
political leaders This would seem TO
preclude any loopholc being found
through diplomatic negotiations for any
compromise that did not involve almost
complete backdown on the part of this
Government from the position II has
heretofore taken on the submarine
matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
President Expected tOStand
Firmly on Pledge in
Sussex Case.
TO-DAY BOUND TO BE
FATEFUL FOR NATION
Action Through Gerard Be-
lieved Already to Have
Been Taken.
NO WORD ON CRISIS
FROM WHITE HOUSE
All Questions About Pass
ports and Sailings Held
in Abeyancc.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA rupture Of
relations with Germany, with all It's
consequences, appears to be drawing
nearer every hour. There is good
reason to believe the break may come
within the next forty-eight hours
Everybody here expects it. Ambassa-
dor Won Bernstorff is resigned to it,
1t is believed President Wilson has
made up his mind to stand firmly on
the Sussex pledge. and it is intimltcd
he has already informed Berlin of this
stand. 1t is certain important COM
munications have already gone for
ward from this Government to Am
bassador Gerard in Berlin.
Tomorrow is bound to be a fatcful
day for the American people. All the
indications tonight were that an
nouncement would bc made of the
course this Government intends to pur-
sue in the situation preciptated by
Germany'S new move, which is viz
tually Reputation of all the pledges
Sho has made to this Government af-
fccting submarine warfare. The stage
has been set for a dramatic climax to
the long negotiations on the subject.
temporarily obscured by the peace pro-
posal of Germany.
stone Rushing to Capital.
Before making known just what this
/ Government intends to do in the present
/ Crlsis president Wilson is desirous, it
Is understood. Of laying his proposod
! course of action before the Cabinet and
members OF the Foreign Relations com
mittces OF both houses. He will hold a
! conference with members of the Foreign
relations committees tomorrow after
noon.
senator stone. chairman OF the Senate
committee. !s now speeding here from
-. Louis. having cut short his trip. and
VIII arrive at / o'clock. he so Informed
I 'he president. Other members OF the
committee are holding themselves in
lr'u'fleSS tonight to proceed with SEN
ator stone to the White House Tn,
president promised the committee soma
time ago. when the submarine issue wa,
acute that he would inform them before
'aklns any action which might lead to
, Il rupture with Germany
Whatever announcement is to be
made. 1t is believed. will come after the
/ regular meeting OF the Cabinet to-mor
10" afternoon. 1t is generally accepted
AZ the Capitol that the President has
nut one course 10 pursue in the matter
| 10 sever diplomatic relations at one.
with Germany.
u VIII he great surprise to a ma
| Jo'It! "t the members of Congress IL
| announcement Of such action does MT
! 'E'htuhtc tomorrow At tho same
! 'n>e few believe the United States will
| go beyond that. Actual war sim seems
To be far from the minds of many TO-
nlght. 1t is. however admitted that
| Germany can very easily. under tho cIr
oumstances, by the sinking Of an Ameri.
can passenger ship, quickly bring this
! country To the point Of declaring war on
'"rmanN and prosecuting that war with
! All the forces and energy il can com.
! mand' Tn" country is likened to a tin
der poX and It is for Germany, il she
wishes, TO apply the mat h.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
GERMANS FEAR
LAND DISASTER
British and French Interpret
"Sca Barbarism" Order to
Offset Debaclc.

>pec'd rnbie Despatch TO THr SuN
LONDON, Feb. l.-"Ciermany has is
sued challenge of desperation against
the whole world" That Is the British
Interpretation OF the announcement of
unrestricted sea barbarsm. The repu-
diation of the pledges Germany has given
the United States seems to interest Eng
land quite as much az consideration of
the military effect OF the decision There
is even feeling that the desperate step
Germany has taken will simplify the
combating of the submarines.
London and Paris accept the long ex-
pected announcement OF unrcstricte.i sub
marine warfare as testimony that Ger
many must take the uttermost chance
now, instantly. before spring, when the
offensive of the Allies commences. The
Entente view il that ii means Germany
expects soon to suffer severely on lan,i
and ie determined to launch this sub
marine war, hoping that it will achieve
enough results to counteract the demor-
aliZing effect of disasters eXpected in
France and Flanders
''WhRt VIII America Doe" All AJAX.
What will America do about it?"
That is the question on every tongue
The evening newspapers first gave the
news to London. No morning newspa-
per in the United Kingdom had the news
this morning. despite the fact that such
decision by Germany had been expected
for some time ami had been repeatedly
forecast in cable dispatches to THE Sun.
Yet when ii came 1t brought intense
amazcment at the cavalier tone of the
memorandum. upCll hat Ia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02

Admiral Benson's plan was to have an
adequate supply os provisions. fuel and
ammunition on hand and to have mapped
out IN advance the necessary arrange
ments to meet emergency demands for
the American battleships. There re-
manned only 10 press the button last
night. That was done when it became
evident that the German submarine de-
cree might speedily precipitate matters
and force this Government to rely on its
navy for protection.
The next move to he made by admiral
Mayo will naturally depend on diplomatic
developments, about which he is kept
closely advised.
Two other phases of the situation came
up at the Navy Department for con-
sideration as part OF the early Drellmi-
nary moves. one was the possibility that
German ships in American ports might
make a dash to sea. The other was the
possible call which may be made OH the
navy for ships to act as conveys for
American merchantmen in the neal
future So far as the German ships arc
concerned no attempt would be made to
stop them unless war had been declared,
providing they had clearance papers.
The problem of a convoy for Ameri-
can ships has already been considered
by the Navy Department. Under a
tentative plan worked out these ships
would be conveyed as far as the Grand
Banks, and there would be met by
British or French warcraft,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
white House silent.

While Senators and Congressman have
been waiting all day for some indication
of the policy OF this Government In the
tremendous crisis that has arisen. not
one word has come from the White
House to throw any light on the matter
whatever. Members of the Foreign Re-
iations committees have held themselves,
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-02-02
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

Partly Cloudy and much colder to-day,
with cold wave; tomorrow fair.
Highest temperature yesterday, 4e; lowest, 20.
Detailed weather. mail and marine reports on page H.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-25

The Univ. of Illinois interscholastic
track and field meet, which has been
held annually for a quarter of cen
tury, has been called off because Of
war conditions, according to word
from Urbana. This action was IA
vOred by the Illinois High School
assn.
A person entitled Chick SimIer is
given credit for a newspaper decision
over Fred Welsh in ten rounds at
Scranton. Fred, however, got the
large end Of the purse. And still they
refuse to let Les Darcy fight, while
Welsh goes ahead with his financial
cleanup.
Johnny Harvey knocked out Joe
Rivers in the seventh round at New
York. Until the final blow the fight
had been an even affair, with Rivers
giving as good as he took.
Knockout Brown is training dill
gently for his bout in Gary Friday
night with Joe HeTTick. The Greek
says he will be an easy winner.
The Univ. of Iowa has Cancelled its
track schedule, with the exception
Of the state meeting at Des Moines.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-25
BAsEBALL-spoRTs OF ALL sORTs-BoxNG
RISBERG HAS NERVE-DOESN'T
FALTER IN PINCH
BY Mark Shields

During yesterdays game with
Cleveland, during which the White
SOX fielding was porous on nUmer-
GUS occasions, there were some cries
from the stand for Zeb Terry when
Swede Risberg, the new shOrtstOp,
was in difficulty.
These, Of course, were changed to
yelps of adulation for the new short
fielder when he opened the ninth in
ming with a screaming triple and
scored the only run of the game on
Eddie Collins sacrifice fly. The hit
made Swede a hero and his fielding
mistakes were forgotten. Such is
the humOr of a baseball crowd.
But previous to this hit Risberg
had showed his fitness to hold down
his job. In the seventh inning a ball
went through him with a man on
second. It was scored a hit, but
could have been as fairly labeled a
boot. Then in the eighth Risberg
booted another with Speaker on first
with two out and gave the Indians a
big opening.
But on the very next pitch Guisto
nit Sharply ana deep 10 SnOrL Inc
ball required quick and accurate
handling. All of which Risberg did,
retiring the side with a rife-like
throw to GandiI. He had forgotten
all about the previous boots. They
didn't weigh on his mind and affect
his playing.
This is one of the true tests of
courage and Risberg stood it as well
as a veteran Of many campaigns.
Cleveland has a good ball team
this season and one that will make
its power felt before the end of the
flag hunt. Jim Scott had them puz-
zled at the bat, even though his sup
port was slipshOd, but the Cleveland
people were in no mood to quit. They
battle with confidence and make con-
siderable noise on the field
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-25
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
American League. - Chicago 1,
Cleveland 0; st. Louis Z, Detroit 2;
New York 2, Boston 1 Washington
s, Philadelphia s..
National League.-Chicago 8, Gin
cinnati 4; st. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1
90 innings) New York 8, Boston 2.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
AMERICAN ISSUE GUILTY
OF LlBELlNG ATTORNEY

The following account from tho
st. Louis (Mo.) Star brings to mind
the moss-grown saying about people
In glass houses, and reminds our
readers that there are various kinds
OF law breakers:
The recent verdict Of Ss,5s3 as
libel damages against the American
Issue, a prohibition publication and
official organ of the Antl-Saloon
League, and In favor Of Thomas l..
Sloan, an attorney Of Pender, Neb.,
calls to mind similar verdict for
damages handed down In 1910.
Three assistants Of Rev. p. A.
Baker, at that time general superln'
tendent OF the Anti-SaIoon' League
OF America, were convicted Of libel
In 1910 and the Jury assessed a YER
dict OF $4,000 against them and
their associates. II was charged
they llbeled Lieut.. e. N. Reeve Of
the United States Army.
The American Issue 10 the organ
OF the Antl-saloon League. II 10
printed at WestervllIe, Ohio. Sloan
obtained his verdict In the United
States District Court of Columbus
Ohio, September 20. He alleged
the paper had made damaging
statements against hIm.-st. Louis
lMo.) Star.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
Five and Ten Cent Store Head Declared Prohibition Would In.
crease Employees Efficiency 25sS-He Gives His Clerks
$5 a Week, Says the Kalamazoo Advocate

Comment is unnecessary regarding
this story from the Kalamazoo Advo-
cate:
In an advertisement appearing In
the Sunday Free Press just before the
election, S. s. Ktesge, proprietor OF q
chain of five and ten cent stores in
Michigan. including the one in Kalama
zoo, stated that in case Michigan went
dry" that it would add 25 per cent
to the efficiency of his employees.
Well, the state is dry. The Advocate
now suggests that the pay of said EN-.
'ployes be raised 25 per cent. That,
as The Advocate, understands It,
would mean an increase for the girl
workers from So to s625 per week.
This would help Kalamazoo and surely
the man who was so keen to turn ovar
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17

his home 10 Billy Sunday while thai
individual was in Detroit. would no
hesitate in raising salaries, particular
ly now that the girls have added 50
much to their efficiency.
Kalamazoo people will be very glad
to learn that the salaries have been In.
creased and hopes that there will bs
no unnecessary delay. II must be hard
work to stand behind counter In the
five and ten all day until o'clock on
Saturday night and surely the added
salary win be greatly appreciated b.
the girls employed there.
The next legislature will be asked
to consider an act fixing a minimuu
living wage for women. Eight dollars
would be safe. fair and sane amorn'
according to local labor unionists.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
IN DARKEST AlAeAm.

Luke McLuke. Cincinnati EnQulrerl
King Cole lives at Selma. Ala; but
he dassen't call for his bowl. II he
did. the authorities would pinch him
for advertising Ticker. by HEX.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
FROM DRY" MAINE.

fPuckl
Woman-"Perhaps you would like
little whisky?"
Tramp-"Ah, mum-you remind me
6 my good old mother--tp MainsI
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
The FUNNY SIDE
OF PROHIBITION
WELL, 1T HELPED SOME.
Ist. Louis Globe.Demoerat.l /

TSt. Louis GIobe-DemocratI
But Mr.. Bryan cannot defend his re.
signation except on the ground that II
was he and not the President who
kept the country out of war;"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
THEY CALL IT THAT.
lPhiladelphia Enquirer.

philadelphia Enquirer,l
Each man in Virginia is permitted
to import one gallon of whisky each
month. And that's prohibitions!
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1917-02-17
ACID TEST OF OPTIMISM.
Houston Post.l

ti,oustoH lost.I
We are candid enough to admit that
Bryan's prediction OF Democratic vic
tory Is little disquieting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-27

Just as soon as had got half way
across he jumped up and ran after me.
My! thought I'd never reach the dear
Old Brier PatchH And Dickey Mead
ow Mouse gave a big sigh OF relief.
"Whew! I'm still all out Of BREATH"
Well you just stay here and make
yourself at home" said Billy Bunny.
You see. no and Dickey Meadow Mouse
had always been good friends.
Il suppose ! can dig a tunnel back to
where | left off" said Dickey Meadow
Mouse. But then / might strike it
and then again might not. It's differ
ent when you start out from your own
house to make q tunnel. You can al
ways get back by just turning around.
But now, goodness be! might keep on
and on and never get home
That's right" said Billy Bunny.
You'll have to have some help Wait
until tomorrow and I'll find way"
Pretty soon Billy Bunny went to the
door and looked out. Daddy Fox was
nowhere to be seen. SO he and Dickey
Meadow Mouse crept around in the Old
Brier Patch and Dickey Meadow
Mouse picked red berry from a wild
rose bush and ate the little seeds In
side. Z fter that they went back to
the house. for it was very cold and
Willie Wind was kicking up an awfu!
lot of snow in their faces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-27
STATUTES. MORALS. AND THE WOMAN.

The statutes, the moral law and the
world old evil IN San Francisco the
other day. Said the law to the scarlet
woman you are criminal and belong
in prison" Said religion and piety to
her you are lost in this world and the
next if you continue in your sin
And the scarlet woman answering
asked what shall I do? The statute
drives me from the only shelter open TO
me. Shameless and shameful as the
portal is there is but one door open to
me. All other gates are closed against
me. Where shall go and where and
ship? The state imprisons me for my
acts but when the prison door is open
ed it makes no provision for me and
opens no other door. The moralist re-
fuses to believe my professions Of re-
form. closes his doors and calls his
children from the windows lest they
see me as pass. The pious profess to
love me but they leave me at the
church doors. denying me their com
beyond its threshold. Where
am to go and what am ! TO do?
And the scarlet woman in her de-
fence asked who made her the thing
she Is. She spoke of starvation wage
and of the shameful pack that hunt
down decency as wolves hunt down
deer in winter time. In her excuse she
spoke Of the honored and respectable
who derive huge returns from realty
leased for immoral purposes. who
share her wage while refusing to
share her shame. Much more said the
scarlet woman. Then again she re-
turned to the vital question Where
shall go, what can l do"
The question stands. 1t is addressed
to all the world. What is the answer"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-27
ToN,slLITIs.

Tonsilitis is an intrepid hninan all
ment which settles in the neck Of its
victim and destroys his appetite for ev-
erything except sudden death.
For thousands Of years nobody knew
what caused tonsilitis to locate in the
interior Of the neck and hang on with
grip like a new lodge brother. Then
one day, as a prominent physician was
standing In front Of q cheval mirror
his face broke out into a yawn and he
discovered the presence Of two pink
bumps in an erect attitude on either
side OF his neck. Prior to that time 1t
did not cost anything to have tonsilitis,
as the medical profession treated it as
a cold in the head and refused to pre-
scribe anything but hot towel, but
nowadays 1t is more expensive to con-
tract this disease than it is to come
down with appendicitis among total
strangers.
Tonsilitis Is caused by the tonsils be-
coming inflamed and swollen with rage.
like fat man who bought reserved
seat which failed to reserve. The av-
erage tonsil is more deceptive and
treacherous than a Mexican general
with a jag on. A man may go to bed
at night with the same pair OF tonsils
he started out in married life with,
and before morning they will get angry
about something and block up his en-
tire alimentary tract to such an ex-
tent that nothing can get by but his
breath, and sometimes that is a tight
Several attempts have been
made to abolish the tonsils by law. but