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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05

My son. 20 now TO Marseilles in
Fran &c. There you will md world
congress celebrating over our ulti-
matum. ONus and / will give you
full powers Whatever you decide
will be just and right. When you find
Moisette. what will you do
- will take her with me to some
unknown isle in Oceania-'
And ourselves" asked the priest.
smiling
Yourselves"
Ilictaner hesltated
In spite OF himself. Hictaner could
not find il IN his heart to hate Moi
settles father and uncle. and yet he
condemned them for their dreams Of
world power.
lie condemned them because he was
being SO completely mastered by the
only sentiment which should abide
in mans bosom that Of love.
He paused. therefore. for several
moments and answered:
FuIbert's CraftIness.
"In spite Of your having created me
for an instrument Of death, should
not know how to hate you"
Fulbert smiled. He might have OBJ
served that when he refused to be an
instrument OF m.Irder for ambitions
sake. Hictaner was preparing for
loves sake to be the slayer OF
thousands.
BuOthe priest well knew that love
Is ever the foe or logic. and that
passion IL not TO be reasoned with.
SO he merely smiled
Hictaner added:
when | have found Mols-tte you
may choose whatever Kingdom on
earth best suits you. You have tested
me. and / have demonstrated that
can be all powerful. shall have
given you this Kingdom as MOisette's
ransom and I will guard Il for YOU
against AL who try to'tHkr It,"
And SeNerAc:" said the priest, still
smiling
- viii Mil him" cried Hicianer.
iirrr"iy.
"i;nnd. M SON W. viii rot keen
you an- longer. You know yDu can
send US your news from the subma-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05


the cape is ever presenc Soft oauK
serge leads for daytime wear, WINE
pussy willow taffeta is favored 10
wear over the dance frock-
There rs a long sleeveless ahar
OF soft dark serge that certainly de-
serves mention. II is cut very run
and circular. but is gathered at the
neck A high crushed collar nm
fishes the neck and forms smart
BACKGROUND for the face. A novel
feature Of this garment is the cur
hem. which is turned on the rlght
side and stitched several times.
The armslits. too, are very in
teresting. One side of the slit is
finished by a broad. straight. band
with three large buttonholes. The
other side OF the srmslit IS simply
bound and trimmed by three but
tons. There is a smart little clos
ing at the neck. too. A black silk
corded loop is fastened TO huge
button on either side Of The front.
As this garment is for Summer
wear no lining is needed. but the
seams are carefully bound with silk
binding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
By Rita Stuyvesant.
NINCE the visit

CINCE the Visit
- Of that DIS
tin guished
Marshal Jonre,
cspes seem 10
have blossomed
into prominence
over night. They
have been some
what interesting
since the begin
ming OF the war,
but recently they
acquired a very
worthy popularity
Morning, after
noon and even
evening wrap ;
have been charm
ed by the Influence
OF the cape
For sports wear,
at the country
club or the infor-
NAL evening dane,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
By Jean De La Hire
copyrighted
PART ] Continued.

had seen Vera, and
h me tnr.a I'd her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05

IT was Nlliyery spisOdic-at least Il
was 10 everyone perhaps but
the few who took part In It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20
FRENCH
KEEP ON
GAINING
Continue Drive Against
Southern End of Hin
denburg Lille-Carry
Some Important New
Trenches
STRONG SYSTEM
TAKEN THURSDAY

The southern part of the Hindcnrurg
line in France continues to crumble or
fall back before the forces of the
French General Neville. Thursday Wit
messed additional important gains by
the French at numerous points from
scissors eastward from the old Cham
payne and also the capture of men and
guns.
Take Strong Trenches
In the latter region northwest of
AuberiVe the French captured strong
ly fortified German trenches on Il front
Of a mile and quarter and made pris-
Oner $50 Germans. Northeast of Sois-
sons, the villages of Aisy, Jouy and
LaffauX and Fort de Condo were cap
tured by the French while to the cast
near Hurtebise another point of sup
port fell into their hands and with it
500 prisoners and two cannon.
Violent artillery actions are in prog
resS between the SommC and the Disc
in Champagne; near lie Mort Homme,
in the Nerdun sector and in Belgium
around Dixmude.
The. French wa. office reports that
Wednesday night the Germans threw
II divisions of fresh mon into the fray
between scissors and Aubcrive, in an
attempt to hold Gen. Nevillc's forces
back but that their efforts were I'M
awaiting. The Berlin official statement
says German counter attacks north
west of Auberive "compcnsated for the
enemy's gain of terrain"
1t is admitted by Berlin that the
Germans near Nillc-auX Bots retretaed
to new lines being unable TO withstand
the intensity of the French fire.
Comparative quiet, gagged by the
recent intensive fighting, prevails on
that part Of the line in France held by
the British. The latest official COM
munication dealing with the Arrae-
Lens sector reports slight gains for
Field Marshal IIaies forces south of
Monchy le Preux ana Fampoux, and
also to the north in the Loos sector,
where prisoners were taken. While the
Petrograd war Office announces that
the activity on the eastern front has
consisted merely Of rifle firing and
scouting operations. reports from Pc
trograd said to have been made pub
lie by the Russian general staff are to
the effect that the Germans on the
northern part Of the front in Russia.
great attack on the Russian right
wing. probably with tho intention Of
attempting to isolate Petroerad from
the MIN Russian armies
Considerable fighting is taking place in
the Macedonia theatre with the -Teutonic
Allies the aggressors. Attacks were de-
livered in the Cerna river region and be-
tween Lakes Ochrda and Presba. but ac-
cording to Paris both were repulsed. Vio-
lent artillery duels are taking place In
the districts of Monastir and Tsrvena
Stena and on the right bank of the Var
dar near Mayadag.
Reciprocal artillery fighting also is in
progress between the Austr,ans and Itaf-
ions in the region of Gorilla and in the
Lagarina valley. Several minor engage
ments have been fought with the honors
CONTINUED on Page S, Column 81
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TO Strike
at Russia

Petrograd, April 19.-Nia London).
German preparations to attack the
northern front. supported by a German
fleet. reports OF which appear to be
we'll founded, bear out the war office
warning recently issued that the enc
my means TO march to Petrograd. The
preparations consist Of the massing of
troops on the Dvinsk Riga front and
the concentration Of transports. war
ships and shallow draft ships in Bal
tic sea ports. A portion Of the German
fleet is reported to have moved from
kiel to Libau.
1t is reported here as extremely
probable that the plan is to cut off
Potroerad from the active army. The
German efforts to spread discomfort in
the Russian army have developed an
ingenious device of loading shells with
copies of Chancellor Won Bethmann-
HoIlwegs Reichstag speech of March
20 and firing into the Russian lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20
Menocal Of Cuba Asks
in Bonds

Havana, April 19.-Presidcnt Memo.
cal, in a message to Congress, asks for
authorization of $50 oG0,oo0 bond is
sue. He proposes to use the money for
the payment of indomnities for losses
caused by the revolution. for expenses
of the war with Germany and Co
operation with the United States.
The president gives a long list of ar
ticles on which he proposes to place
q stamp tax for the payment of inter
est on the bond issue. He suggests that
such bonds could be used as part col
lateral on n loan from the United
States goyernme il needed later
The list includes stock exchange op-
erations. commercial paper, bills of re :
tailors and ship clearance papers
The message declares that Cuba is
not "a lUkewarm ally" which rejects
sacrifices and begrudges efforts in all
of the common cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20
Mrs. Guernsey Pres.=General of
D. A. R. by Majority Of s.
Entire Ticket Defeated
at Last Election by
Mrs. Storey Is Carried
Into Office by Over
Whelming Vote

Washington. April 19.-Mrs. George
Thachcr Guernsey Of Kansas was eject
ed presidcnt-gencraI of the Daughters
of the American Revolution for the next
three wears tonight over three oppo-
nents by a majority Of IS on the first
ballot. Mrs Guernsey received 66I
votes: Mrs. George C. Squires of Min
nesota. 263; Mrs. John Miller Horton Of
New York, 90: and Mrs. James Hamil-
ton Lewis Of Illinois, 121.
In one of the most vigorously con
tested fights in tie history of the So
ciety. the entire ticket headed BY Mrs.
Guernsey. defeated at the last election
By Mrs. william Cumming storey was
swept into office,
The other now officers are: Miss Eliz-
abcth f. Pierce, District Of Columbia,
general; Miss Emma l..
Crowell. Pennsylvania, recording sec
rotary general; Mrs. Duncan 7.
Fletcher. Florida orga nizing secretary
general: Mrs Robert ]. Johnston, Iowa,
treasurer general; Mrs Woodbury. Pull
sifer. Maine. corresponding secretary
general: Miss Grace ~ Pierce. New
York. reSistrar-General; Mrs. George
X Clarke. Nassa chusctts. historian
Continued on PAGE S, Column 81
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Presidents Letter
,e letter said in part:

The letter said in part.
Il welcome the inquiry of your let
ter of April 10, because l have realized
the truth Of what YOU say from my
own observations. namely. that what
is meant to be Understood by the Selec-
tive draft is not generally understood
throughout the country.
The process of the draft is. think
very clearly set forth in the bill drafted
by the war department and which | 50
earnestly hope the Congress will adopt,
but IT is worth while to state the idea
which underlies the bill little more
fully. / took occasion the other day
in an address to the people of the
country to point out the many forms
of patriotic service that We're open to
them and to emphasize the fact that
the military part of the service was by
no means the, only part, and perhaps,
all things considered, not the most Wit
al part.
"Our object is mobilization of all
the productive and active forces of the
nation and their development to the
highest point of cooperation and eff
cheney. and the idea of the selectivc
draft is that those should be chosen
for service in the army who can be
most readily spared from the prosccu-
tion of the other activities which the
country must engage in and to which
Continued on Page S, Column. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20

Another day of lively discussion in
interest conferred on press censorship
cleared the way for disposal tomorrow
o. the principal espionage and censor
ship features. Further protracted de-
bate is promised on a section authoriZ-
ing tho President to declare war export
cmbarSoeS.
Leaders are cndeaNoring to hasten the
final vote on the entire bill SO that the
administration army increase measure.
with its draft feature. may be given
the right of way.
Several senators today offered amend
ments to the espionage clause to make
less drastic its restrictions upon individ-
ual citizens and the press Senators Bo-
rah, johnson of California and others
vigorously attacked this feature, asserting
1t strikes dangerously at rights of free
speech and a free press. Others, both
Democrats and Republicans, insisted that
during war private rights must yield -
necessities of national defense
Just al adjournment tonight the Senate
adopted a committee amendment to the
censorship clause prohibiting any regu-
lation limiting discussion, comment or
criticism of the acts and policies Of the
government and its Representatives. The
whole section to which the amendment
was offered however, still remains to be
voted upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20
Administration Pro1ram

Washington, April l9-The program Of
temporary financing to meet the govern
ment $ running expenses between snow
and the close of the fisca1 year. June &C.
was taken up today by Secretary Nc
Adoo. with the cooperation Of the Federal
Reserve Board. Contemplated measures
are the issuance Of from $l50,00u, 900 to
S2oe,WoWo in temporary certificates of in
debtedness to be redeemed July T. when
the great bulk OF the income tax and
other revenues due the government for
the current fiscal year will be in ha~!
ana the attachment to the temporary Ger
tifca:es Of q conversion privilege permit
ting the holders to convert the certificate
into bonds or later certificates bearing a
higher interest rate and authorized under
the s7.0o000o,c0o war finance measure.
Federal reserve banks will handle the
Issue of temporary certificates. but viii
net subscribe to them. The issue prob
ably will bear interest a. the rate of D
per cent.
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Archbishops' Letter
The letter follows /:

nc AclleT IOllOWS.
Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING firmly upon
our solid Catholic tradition and his
tory from the very foundation of this
nation, we reaffirm in this hour of
stress and trial our most sacred and
sincere loyalty and patriotism toward
our country, our government and our
flag.
Moved to the very depths of our
hearts by the stirring appeal Of the
president of the United States and bv
the action OF our national Congress we
accept whole-hearted and unreservedly
the decree OF that legislative author
lty proclaiming this country to be in
state of war.
I'VE have prayed that we might be
spared tho dire necessity of entering
Inc conflict. But now that was has been
declared we bow in obedience to the
summons to bear our part in it, with
tdelity, with courage and with the spir-
1t of sacrifice which as loyal citizens
we arc bound to manifest for the de-
tense OF the most sacred rights and
the welfare Of the whole nation.
acknowledging gladly the gratitude
that we have always felt for the pro-
lection Of our spiritual liberty and the
freedom Of our Catholic institutions
under the flag, we pledge our devotion
and our strength in the maintenance Of
our country's glorious leadership in
those possessions and principles which
have been Americas proudest boast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20

Inspired neither by hate nor fear,
but by the holy sentiments of purest
patriotic forvor and zeal, we stand
ready. We and all the flock commit
ted to our keeping, to cooperate in ev-
cry way possible with our President and
our national government to the end that
the great and holy cause of liberty may
triumph, and that our beloved country
may emerge from this hour of test
stronger and nobcr than ever.
our people now. as ever, will rise
as one man to serve the nation Our
priests and consecrated women will once
again, as in every former trial of our
country. win by their bravery. their
heroism and their service, admiration
and approval.
we are all true Americans, ready
as our age, our ability and our condi-
ton permit. to do whatever is in us
to do, for the preservation, the prog
ress and the triumph of our beloved
country.
May God direct and guide our Presi-
dent and our government that out of this
trying crisis in our national life may a,
length come clAser union among all cit
liens of America, and that an enduring
and blessed peace may crown the sacri-
fees WHICH war inevitably entails
tSigned) James Cardinal Gibbons. arch
bishop Of Baltimore, chairman; William
Cardinal O'Connell, archgishop of Bos-
ton; John Ireland, archbishop of st.
Paul; John W. Glennon. archbishop OF
Continued on Page S. Column d
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RACE WON BY
GRAY-HAIRED
BRICKLAYER
William J. Kennedy of
New York Takes the
Classic 25-Mile Event
over so Younger
Competitors

Boston. April ia gray-haired
bricklayer, William J. Kennedy of New
York. today won the annual American
Marathon road race of IS miles, out
running field Of so younger men. It
was a day Of victory for veteran run
ners. as Sidney II. Hatch Of Chicago,
known as the Man of a hundred Mara
thons," finished second, and Clarence
H. peMar Of this city, winner Of the
race In 1911, gained third prize. Hannes
Koehmainen Of New York, Olympic
star at lesser distances. was fourth.
Seven Minute. Slow
The time was comparatively slow,
Kennedys winning figures of Q hours,
IS minutes, 81 1-5 seconds, being more
than seven minutes behind the record.
Hatch finished minute, Al AS seconds
behind him. DeMar in 2.31. 05 and Koleh-
mainen in 2.9l.5S 3-5. Others who finish
ed in the first 10 were
a. r Merchant, Boston, 2.36. 20;
Charles L. Meier, Chicago. 236.24 Is;
Hans Schuster. New York, 2. 81 % 2-5:
Carl W. a. Lirder, Quincy. o3s. IS;
". J Lynch. Washington, =. c., and
Prescott NJ. Dean Of Rochester, n Y,
2Hcs.
Except during the early stages when
TIE field was being sifted out Kennedy
was always in command of the race.
lust beyond Natick. about 10 miles out,
ho brushed past Schuster, who had
= T. J1l.,
lead. over the Newton hills. Kennedy
md Schuster raced together and be-
lind them one after another runners
iropned out. 1t was at this stage that
Eillier Ktronen of New York. ia
rcritc, and wirrer Of second place last
year stopped because Of stomach
trouble. Physicians had advised him not
% run.
ncNar. who lad ben running in the
re.r most Of the way. drew up as the
weaker men fell back, challenged
Nolcfmainen and then raced strongly
INTO third place. but was unable to
ovortake Kennedy and Schuster. All
four leaders finished strongly.
Kennedy gave up his work as a lay
e. Of bricks at Pawtucket. r. J., last
Saturday and, coming here in the aft
crnoon won a 1o-mile race. He had
.v!cc previously figured in the Ameri
can Marathon. as an entrant from Chi
Caro. He finished sixth last year.
The award Of fifth prize was with
held for "a hours as the result Of
protest against Merchant, which was
fled by Miller Schuster and Lynch.
Thev commended that he had not COW
cred the entire distance on foot. 1t was
understood that Merchant claimed to
have run on sidewalks some Of the
way. and so escaped attention Of off,
cial checkers.
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us. Government Orders
Lewis Machine Guns

dered. that being the limit of available
funds for the purpose. Another 1900 will
be ordered as soon as additional funds are
voted in the pending army appropriation
act. The marine corps ordered 900 guns
some time ago and an additional 100
have been ordered for the navy.
The Lewis gun will be chambered to ire
ammunition for the army Springfield rifle.
Official sof the company have recently
tested out the gun under these conditions
and have been we'll satisfied with the re-
suit.
The 800 Lewis guns purchased for the
national guard during the border emer-
gency were chambered for British am
munitioi.
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$780, 100000 IN
CERTIFICATES
Issue Authorized by Sec rotary of Treasury May
Later Be Applied in ayment for Subscrip-
tons to Bonds-Provided by Last Congress

Now York. April l9.-The New York
Federal Reserve Bank announced To-Day
that the secretary of the treasury had
authorized an issue Of 500, 600. 900 two and
one-half per cent. government certificates
of Indebtedness, maturing July l, 1917. 1t
was stated that in case the government
authorizes it's proposed bond issue for war
purposes. subscriptions to the certificates
would be accepted in payment for sub
scriptions to the bonds.
The use Of the certificates as payment
for the bond is contingent, it is explained
upon the bonds being issued prior to
July 2.
The certificates are being offered to
banks and bankers in the large centers
throughout the medium of the u federal
reserve banks. it was stated.
although notice of the offering was
only received this morning" says state
ment issued by the bank. subscriptions
are already coming in in substantial
amounts.
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Brazil Demonstrations
AGAINST German Element

quiet. Several Germans were arrest
ed
\ great anti-German demonstration
will take place here Saturday night
and further demonstrations of the same
nature are in preparation in several OF
the cities Of the republic.
During the demonstration of last
right, several groups Of participants,
contrary to the orders of the police,
ran through the streets of the city
They were later dispersed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-20

Washington, April 19.-Emersency or
ders for 6oOo Lewis machine guns for the
army and navy have been placed ny the
government, although the American-nlaie
weapon. which has been the SUBJECT oi
such bitter controversy, has not neeh
adonted as the standard light machine
gun for the army.
T.sts of the Lewis and other light
eanons will take place May l. it was
said at the department, as result -
which a final decision VIII De feacheu'
The Lewis gun. once rejected by inc
American government. has become one Oh
the great factors Of the Entente arma-
rnerts on the western front.
For the army 800 guns have been or
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May Take Up Prohibition


National prohibition which is being
urged by its advocates as necessary
war measure may be included under
this list, bUt unless the President rec
ommends it as g. war measure, it has
no CT ance of being taken up.
1t also is possible that rivers and
harbors bill embracing such proposed
improvements as are deemed essential
by the war department Of the national
defense may be passed. The President
has indicated his willingness to ap-
prove a measure under certain re
strictions and the war department also
desires harbor improvements of a linn
tied character.
House Democrats in caucus today
agreed that the extra session of Con-
gress should be devoted exclusively to
war emergency legislation proposed by
the President A resolution to this cf-
feet was substituted for one previously
adopted after vigorous fight. provid-
ing for consideration of the Howard bill
to permit the President to prohibit the
manufacture or sale of liquor during
the war
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WILSON
DRAFT
HOPES
Writes Letter of Expla-
nation Of Compulsory
Service and of His
Desire for Passage
THINKS BILL IS
misunderstood

Washington. April 19.-As one step
toward meeting opposition in Congress
to- the administration army plans,
President Wilson today sent a letter to
Rep. Helvering of Kansas explaining
what is meant by selective draft and
expressing earnest hope that the bill
drafted by the war department would
be passed.
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Taft Advocates
a Million Men
for Allied Front

Boston. April 19.--Former President
William Howard Taft, speaking today
al exercises held in celebration of Pa
iriots' day. said the country should get
ready to send "a million men and more"
70 assist the allied forces in Europe.
The United States has entered the
lists" he said. 'in a world cause as a
night Grant in behalf of freedom and
permanent peace. When we win. as we
must with our men fighting shoulder
70 shoulder with the soldiers Of Eng
and, France. Italy and Russia. we shall
sweep away the Hohenzollerns and
hapsburgs. Then and not until then
Sha7 We have accomplished our pur-
pose"