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The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
FIFTEEN GIANT ENGINES
FOR SOUTHERN RAILROAD

Atlanta. Ga, Feb. 16.-Fifteen new pas
senger locomotives of the powerful
Mountain" type have just been receiV ed
by the Southern Railway system and Will
be placed in service between Washington
and Atlanta, handling the heavy limited
trains, Nos. 81 and IS. the New York and
New Orleans Limited
These locomotives are heavier and more
powerful than any previously in service
on the Southern. The engines alone welSn
SIG, 900 pounds. and with their tenders
measure "a feet, being feet longer than
the Mikado type freight locomotives. They
have eight driving wheels, So inches In
diameter. and are of high steaming ca
pacity. the boilers having a diameter OF
76 1-2 inches and being equipped with
superheaters. The cylinders are q inches
in diameter, with a piston stroke OF >
inches, the Southern valve gear, which
was invented by Engineer W. s. Brown.
of the Southern's Knoxville division, be
ing used
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
Saturday, February II, 1917.

This Is a most fortunate uay, accord
ing to the reading of astrology. The
Sun, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury are all
in benefic aspect.
1t is a most auspicious rule under
which to seek cooperation in large en-
terprises. Promoters should benefit.
Persons who search for employment
have the best possible direction while
this configuration rules. 1t should be
especially helpful to those who earn
money by writing.
This is a lucky rule for political aspi-
rants. Appointments have leading
that presages success and even fame
with promise of unexpected preferment-
There is a happy outlook for those who
give presents today and this planetary
government also benefits those who do
favors.
Public announcements and advance
notices of all sorts are believed TO be
most successful, IL made under this con-
figuration.
Jupiter the planet that vibrates powe.
for all who are engaged in large enter
prises, today gives aid to judges, law
yers, bankers, brokers and merchants of
every class.
Writers again come under a guidance
said to insure a fine perception of values,
a broad consciousness of life and a
sturdy Independence OF style.
Soldiers in the United States will often
focus public attention, it is again proph-
esied
For many months sensational incidents
have been prophesied for Washington.
D. c., and again the stars presage sud-
den and unexpected changes in the Cabi-
net. trouble over diplomats and even
overpowering anxieties to the President
of the United States.
The death Of a financier, who will end
life under rather extraordinary condi-
tions is foretold.
Persons whose birthdate Il Is have a
happy forecast for the year. Money and
business should increase.
Children born on this day have the
prophecy of fair luck and good fortune
through life. They should be fortunate
in love.
tCopyright laTl
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
TO TELL OF WARS END.

That the Bible forecasted the present
war in Europe, and prophesied the man.
ner in which It shall eliminate, will be
revealed at public lecture to be given
at Polls Theater tomorrow afternoon al
o'clock by R. o. Alexander. a promi-
nent cotton merchant of Charlotte, N. Z.
Mr., Alexander believes the United
States will be invaded by the combined
armies of Europe, Asia and Africa. Eng
land will be defeated and Russia will go
with Germany
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
RHINE RIVER AT FLOOD;
RISES 23 Fl. IN MONTH

The Rhine River is at its highest since
1896, according to word received by the
Department OF Commerce from Vice Con-
sui L. Raphael Geisler. stationed al
Cologne, Germany.
During the last days of December the
water rose twenty-three feet and has
since remained at the height. with slight
variation. Above and below Cologne fields
are flooded, and IN the city itself waite
covers the docks and the lower floors Of
many of the warehouses. The damage
however, is but slight,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
Moving Pictures of France

More moving pictures OF France will
be shown under the auspices OF the
American University at o'clock this aft
ernoon. The Bureau of Commercial Eco
nomics which is the distributor for the
French government, will show an ex-
cursion to Mount Blanc, a road through
the Alps, the Old Citadel of Corcassone
and the Pic du Midi. the famous Noun
tain Of Bigorre. The public is invited.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
ALIENS F00T-EASE DOES IT

When your shoes pinch or your corns
and bunions ache so that you are tired
all over, get Aliens Foot-Ease, the anti
septic powder to be shaken into the shoes
and sprinkled in the foot-bath. 1t will
and give instant relief to Tired, Aching,
Swollen, Tender. feet Over 100000 pack
ages are being used by the German and
Allied troops at the front. Sold every
where. 25c. Don't accept any substitute
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Lee Harlan was hostess at 6
luncheon at the Shoreham yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

ever, the exhibition will be limited to
three hours in the afternoon-from un-
til o'clock. Week days the exhibition
is open from 10 until O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mr.. G.. F. Johnston. of Montreal is In
Washington for few days and is at the
Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Bell. jr., have ar
rived here from their home in Charlesto,
and are staying at the Shoreham,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Arthur Willsrt has announced
that, beginning tomorrow. the French
official war pictures on exhibition at the
Otagon House will be shown Sundays, as
we'll as week days. On Sundays. how
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Beverly Randall Mason has re-
called invitations for reception thu,
afternoon owing to the death of nel
brother, Bishop Nelson, of Atlanta,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Bert, Mr.. A. G.
vanderbilt and Mr.. and Mrs. John r
Mott, of New York, arrived in Washing
Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
HOROSCOPE.

"The stars incline, but do not compel" "
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Crane. of
Philadelphia are in Washington and are
stopping at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Lillian Duncan Baxter entertained
at the last of series of bridge parties
Yesterday afternoon at her apartment In
the Westmoreland.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Capt. and Mrs. Charles S. Wallace en-
tertained Informally at dinner last even.
ing.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

The officers stationed at the Washing
ton Barracks entertained at the last for
NAL hop of the season last evening a.
the Officers Club.
The ballroom was decorated with flags
bunting, palms and ferns. The engin
eers' band played for the dancing.
Lieut.. Myron Bertman, adjutant of thu
post, presented the guests, who were re-
ceived by Col. Mason Patrick, command
ant: Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Carroll D. Buck
Mrs, Myron Bertman, Mrs. James G. B
| Lampert and Mrs. Edwin C. Kelton.
Col. and Mrs. Patrick entertained al
! dinner before the hop, their guests in
cluding Gen. and Mrs. Mccain, Gen. and
Mrs. Bixby, Col. and Mrs. Duncan, Col
and Mrs. Scherer, Maj. and Mrs. Will
| hanson, Mrs. Patrick's aunt, Mrs. Hon
eycutt, who is her house guest, and Mr.
| Tompkins.
Maj. and Mrs. Gustave Lukesh were
hosts at dinner before the hop, having
as their guests Col and Mrs. Charles
w. Kutz, Capt. and Mrs. Roger Black
| and Capt. and Mrs ]. ]. Loving.
Capt. and Mrs. John N. Hodges gave
a dinner party, taking their guests latel
| to the hop. In the company were Capt
and Mrs. Sheridan, Mr.. and Mrs. H
| lily Kutz, Maj. Kelly, and Capt. Kumly
Capt. and Mrs. James @. B. Lamperr
entertained at dinner. Their guests wers
| Maj, and Mrs. Peek, Capt and Mrs. Rid
ley. and Lieut.. and Mrs. Kelton.
Other dinner hosts at the Barracks
before the hop were Mrs. Carroll Buck
who gave a dinner in compliment to Miss
Gladys Stafford, Lieut. and Mrs. Masor
| ]. Young, and Capt. and Mrs C. H
Knight.
Mrs. Irving o. Ball was hostess at a
reception yesterday afternoon, entertain.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Charles w. Fairfax will be at
home today for the last time this season.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Thorpp will not receive today. hav-
ing Cancelled all of her engagements
owing to the death at Paris of Mrs.
Beach Grant
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Miss Mary Gertrude Fendall. of Balti-
more spoke at the tea which Mrs. Lu-
cille L. Deemer gave yesterday at 2377
Champagne street. Mrs. Fendall talked
about the policy of the Congressional
Union.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Representative Mckinley and his niece,
Miss Julia Maths entertained at dinner
last evening at their residence in Seven
teenth street.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

Mrs. Irving o. Ball was hostess at a
reception yesterday afternoon, entertain
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17
WOmen's Hose

Women's Onyx" Fiber Silk Boot
Hose. all perfect and all sizes in
black, white, gray and navy.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-17

MRS. Beverly Randolph Mason recalled
ner invitations for the reception at Gun
ston Hall today owing to the death OF
her brother. Bishop Nelson. of Atlanta.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
Proposal to Mediate
Between United States
and Germany Offered
By European Neutral
American Government Said to Consider Scheme by Ger
many Create Dissension in American Congress and
Among American People,
CBy Associated Pr.ss.I

Washington, March 20. - Offers Of
mediation, to prevent actual war be-
tween the United States and Germany,
are expected among the next develop
ments.
Administration officials heard today
that European neutral was contem-
plating such a plan and they frankly
regarded it as another effort, backed
by Germany, to divide sentiment in
congress and embarrass the president.
1t was declared authoritatively today
that no proposals of mediation or for
discussion will be considered unless
Germany first abandons the campaign
of ruthlessness.
All administration officials, from the
president down. take the position that
the United States never has and does
not now desire war with Germany, but
is being forced into it to protect the
lives and rights of Its citizens against
unlawful aggression.
Unless Germany is prepared to COM
pletely change her position, 1t was de-
clared today, offers Of mediation and
discussion are useless. Germany. it was
recalled, never accepted Former Sec
retary Bryan's proposals to sign one
of his peace investigation" treaties
which would have bound the United
States to inaction for year while a
commission Investigated the situation.
Unless there is some great change
in the situation before April 2, 1t is ex-
pected the president win detail in his
address, to the special session of con-
gress how Germany has in fact been
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making war against the United States
by the ruthless operation of her u
boats and leave it to congress to de-
clare a state of war existing and vote
money and men to protect the interests
Of the United States.
It is realized that before the assem-
bling Of congress there are days preg-
nant with tremendous Importance to
the United States.
Congress probably will appropriate
about half billion dollars for national
defense and authorize the president to
use armed forces Of the United States
against Germany.
Technically, this would amount to q
declaration Of war, but whether the
United States shall enter the war in its
full sense will depend on the extent to
which Germany continues. the unlaw-
full aggression of her submarines.
In Congressional circles today the
suggestion was heard that the fight for
organization Of the house be deferred
pending action by congress on the In
ternational crisis. The senate already
has organized and will be ready Tor
business upon assembling.
Steps to put the country in a state,
of preparedness went forward rapidly
today. Most activity was in the navy,
where big preparations are being made
to meet the submarine menace. Be-
cause of the uncertainty as to what
part the army may take, plans for that
arm of the military service are not
quite so definite. although steps to
meet varying contingencies have been
formulated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
Main Forces Again Clash
Artillery Thunders and
Cavalry Forces Are Used
RETREAT rs A
GERMAN VICTORY
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Berlin, March 22-(By wire
Iess)-"A German success" 10 the
Characterization given the German
retreat on the western front In
the headline Of an editorial to-
day by Major Moraht, military
writer for The LokaI Anzeiger. ~
great resolution was taken"
writers Major Moraht. "The
boIdness Of the general who car
ried il out 10 overwhelming and
only the power Of Won Hinden-
burq's personality could cause
such proof Of the grand style of
initiative TO be accompanied by
perfect calm and security.
"That the plan Of q strategicaI
shortening of the front was
brought into being at great head.
quarters and that IL succeeded
must give Joy TO every German
heart and simultaneously give rise
to a feeling Of satisfaction when
the hostile war aims are remem.
bered for now the opportunity 10
offered to infIict more damage on
the enemy in future days than
could be inflicted on him at the
moment of a sansuinary defens-
i've"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
NORTH END
PAVING IS
Held UP.
Ninth Avenue Project Re-
duced- Sewer Problem
Again to the Front.

The Ninth avenue north paving
proposition was materially reduced in
size again this morning and may not
De undertaken. when j. w. Jones,
heading committee Of property own
ers or the avenue. appeared before the
city commissioners and asked that the
work from Tenth to Thirteenth streets
be left out of the plans. stating that
the committee had seen majority of
the property owners and that they are
against the work being done this year.
The question also brought up the pro-
posed Ninth avenue sewer.
The commissioners decided that as a
portion OF the original plan was
eliminated at the meeting Of the COM
mission yesterday and that there are
objections to the paving of the por-
ton Of Ninth avenue as stated by Mr..
Jones that only plans would be asked
for covering the original petition,
which asked for the paving Of Ninth
avenue from Broadway to Eighth
street north.
Plans on this work were not ordered
as the paving of Ninth avenue brings
up the question Of the necessity Of a
larger trunk sewer to relieve the
situation in the Seventh ward, and to
which the residents OF the Sixth ward,
or at least part Of them. objected,
as the trunk would Of necessity have
TO traverse the SIKH ward IN order to
reach the Red river. This trunk sewer
has been ordered in for several months,
but nothing has been done with its
construction owing to the fact that a
Of the property owners of the
Sixth ward. committee was named
to make a further report on the
situation. and this has not been done
up to this time.
The proposed Ninth avenue trunk
sewer again brought up the matter of
drainage in the Seventh ward which
was discussed at length.
Commissioner Stern stated that be-
fore anything was done relative to the
Of this sewer the
should get an agreement
with the board of regents to pay a
portion of the cost, as
It will be the drain for almost half a
section of ground at the agricultural
college.
Until this matter is discussed more
fully nothing will be done toward the |
building of the sewer or the construc-
ton OF the pavement asked for. It Is |
held that to put in pavement now on
his avenue means it will have
10 be torn up again in the next couple |
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
GOPHER
: LEAGUE
PUZZLER
New Nonpartisan Organiza-
tion is Discredited by
President Townley.
May Be POLITICAL PLAN
Radical Legislation" Set
Forth as One of the Pro
posed Objects.

st. Paul. Mimi. March %. - An
organization terming itself the Mime
sofa Nonpartisan league filed articles
of incorporation with the sc
or state yesterday. the action beipR
termed by A. G.. Townley. president
OF the National Nonpartisan league.
with offices in the Gilf1llan block here,
an effort to confuse the organizations
in the minds of farmers and voters.
Mr.. Townley asserts that neither
the National Nonpartisan league nor
the Minnesota Nonpartisan league,
which Is a branch Of the national or
ganization. has any connection with
the league which has filed incorpora-
tion papers.
Form Publishing Firm.
Articles Of incorporation also were
filed for the Minnesota Nonpartisan
League Publishing Co.. the incorpora-
tors being the same in both. cases.
The publishing company is capitalized
at $150,000. The "league's" liability
is limited to $4,000 and it is to be
supported by membership fees.
President Townley said that
there is a possibility that the back
ers Of the new organizations are in
terested in one or other of the big
political parties. whose plans in this
state bid fair to be seriously affected
by the original Nonpartisan league
which already has $4,000 to 10000
members in Minnesota.
The incorporators refuse to dis
cuss this angle of the incorporation,
but there are intimations that the
league is backed by Andrew Rain,
Minneapolis millionaire lumberman
Republican politician and land own
er. No confirmation of Mr.. RAINS
is available.
tSanti Men Interested,
The incorporators of both new or
ganizationS are A. j. Stoneburp of
Isanti county, member
Of the Republican state central COM
mittee two years ago: Oscar Blum
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shall be selected by examination for
appointment to the navy academy.
Navy officials say a very high type of
oficer material is being secured in
this fashion. The way to commis-
sion in the marine CORDS and To re-
sponsible and weIl-paid positions are
warrant for petty officers lis also be-
ing adjusted as possible to boys who
enlist.
A recruit need serve only one year
In the navy to be eligible for examina.-
tion for appointment to Annapolis and
every possible opportunity for study
and instruction to enable him to pass
the examination is furnished aboard
the ship or at these training stations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
KARL OF
PRUSSIA
IS LOST
(By Associated Press.l

Berlin. March 22.-CBy wireless)-
Announcement is made that an air.
plane piloted by Prince Frederick
Karl. a cousin of Emperor William
has not returned from a raid over the
hines between Arras and Peronne.
Prince Friedrich Karl and his
brother, Prince Friedrich Sigismund,
sons of Prince Frederick Leopold OF
Prussia, Joined the German flying
corps in January. Prince Friedrich
Karl was % years old, two years the
junior of his brother.
Both these young princes have been
enthusiastic sportsmen. and before the
war Prince Sigismund designed q
successful airplane. Prince Karl,
while still In his teens, was known as
the finest cavalier of the German
princes. He was one Of the German
officers who participated in the Olym-
pic games at Stockholm, where he
won prizes against the most expert
enced army riders of the world. The
death in active service of eight Ger
man princes has been reported pre-
viously during the war-one from
Hesse, two from SAKE, Meiningen,
three of Lippe, one of Reuss and one
of Waldeck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

Bismarck. N. D., March ~. - Ten
o'clock Saturday morning is the hour
set. in an order filed in the supreme
court this morning. "a nearance
of Lewis r. Crawford. White. j.
D. Taylor. Emil Scow iaald a. Power
before the highest tribunal IN the state
to show cause why a writ OF custer,
prayed in information filed yesterday
by assistant Attorney General Dan ".
Brennan. should not issue.
In this information the assistant
attorney general sets forth that the
men named are "wrongfully attempt
ing to exercise and are exercising the
powers and functions of the state
board of regents under color Of certain
void and illegal certificates of ap-
pointment. These certificates are
void and illegal. the attorney generals
office sets UP, for the reason that Gov
ernor Hanna sent in the names OF the
regents above referred to March q,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
United States Navy
Is Short $4,000 Men

Washington. March 22.-The navy
is short 1894 men of its present au-
thorized strength OF 74,5O0 and efforts
to speed up recruiting are being re-
doubled. The present month has seen
the largest recruitment on record with
gress increased the 74,5O0 total In
September. 5,454 men have been added
to the navy's personnel. 1t was stat
ed at the department today that the
authorized strength is sufficient to put
all ships Immediately available in
commission and no effort will be SPAR
ed in bringing the force to that fig
ure.
To induce recruiting congress pro-
vided that 100 enlisted men year
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

Washington. March 22.-Recognition
of the provisional council of ministers
as the de facto government of Russia
has been accorded by the United States
through conversations carried on by
Ambassador Francis at Petrograd.
This was stated at the state depart-
ment with the explanation that fun
recognition of the new government
would be delayed pending demonstra-
ton OF its stability.
Press reports saving the former
emperor and empress had been depriv-
ed or their liberty and the former
ordered back from his retirement to
Petrograd caused uneasiness. az possi-
bis indicating control by an extremist.
radical group.
0tacials here think the great danger
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22
Both Sides Confident
In the Regents Fight
Hearing on Saturday

1918, ana on March 5. the senate voted
to confirm the same. while the act was
passed March 2. and not approved by
the governor, until March 4. and that
at no times other than as hereinbe-
fore set forth have the, defendants
been nominated or attempted st6 ge
nominated"
All the members Of the contending
boards were still in the city this
morning, and the present regents were
served in their offices early in the day.
Service also was had on Atty. Aubrey
Lawrence of Fargo. chief OF counsel
for the defense. who. with former
Chief Justice c. j. Fisk and former
Attorney General Henry ]. Linde. will
handle the case for the present board
Saturday morning. It is anticipated
all the issues will be threshed out at
this hearing. and that an early
decision will be reached by the court.
Both sides were confident Of victory
this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-22

HEARING
NOW ON

st. Paul. March 22.-Evidence bear
ing on the affairs Of the Equity Co
operative exchange will take up much
Of the three weeks. Chairman Tiegen
expects his special legislative commit
exchanges. Following testimony by d.
l.. Logue. secretary OF the st. Paul
Grain exchange. that he handled the
hedging" for the Equity and he plac-
ed its future trade with two members
Of the Minneapolis chamber of COM
merce and the Chicago board OF trade,
j. NJ. Anderson. president OF the EQui-
manager and now secretary Of the st.
Paul Milling Co.. were to testify this
afternoon.
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that inquiries of the nature of
which you speak have been sent
knowledge. They have evidently
been sent out by the de facto board
Of regents. What their purpose is !
cannot say. We hope to have the
board of regents question settled in
the near future"
(Signed) "Lynn J. Frazier."'