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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Local News Items


New line Sterling Silver Card Cases
ThOs. l.. Bell, Jeweler.
E. T. Stalked came in from Leesburs
Tuesday.
Mems auto coats and caps. ,Ansley's
Important meeting of the children o.
Mrs. w. p. Wallis and Mrs. Van Ri
per's classes Thursday afternoon al
$3.50, Primary rooms Methodist church
Sunday school. 17-3t
A. Dodson, a prominent planter and
citizen of Plains, was visitor in the
city Tuesday
Boyden's Shoes for men. The best
in America. Ansley's, 1S-1t
Mary Pickford comes to the Opera
House Friday. 18-lt
Mrs. McGill and McTyier, of Plains,
we're visitors in the city Tuesday
Orange Crush hits the spot, Sc
1S-tf
Regal Shoes for men--the new fall
styles and feathers Ansley's. 1S-1t
George d. Richards, of Smithville,
was in the city Tuesday on business.
Mary sPickfrd comes to the Opera
House Friday in "A Romance of The
18-1t
Mr. OFT will be with us again We'd
esday If you haven't given us your
order for a suit, come and do so.
LS-1t ANSLEY's.
Il. B. Ford, prominent Macon cot
ION man, returned there today after a
two days business visit in Americas.
Halves Hats, the best $500 mems
lats in America. New fall styles be-
ng shown. Ansley's. 18-1t
All kinds School Tablets sc, at Muir
'ay's Rexall Store. 18-1t
Thos. S. and George T. Burton. Of
were prominent Lee county
nsitors in the city Tuesday
Good? You bet; Orange Crush, sc.
2-tf
Mr.. OFT will be with US again We'd
,sday. If you haven't given us your
rider for suit, come and do so.
sit ANSLEY'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
Ladies' Auto Coats Cheap.

We have a small lot of ladies auto
coats, carried overs, but good as any
for travel and clothes protection; to
close out cheap. Ansley's. 18-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Once there was model young man.
He boosted in chastenedly triumph
ant way that he had never used to-
bacco nor liquor, had never attended
dance nor a horse race and neve.
played a game of cards. He never
went to the theater to see a real
show, but was extremely fond of help
full lectures and greatly enjoyed the
chautauqua. Indeed, he stuck so close
ly to the straight and narrow way
that all the parents in the community
pointed to him as being everything
that young man should be, and ali
the girls went with the other fellows.
Kansas City Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Miss Katherine Oliver, of Plains, left
today for Boltimore, to enter Goucher
College. She will spend several days
in Atlanta with her sister, Mrs. P. H.
Jeter. Miss Frances oliver will enter
Agnes Scott College.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Mrs. E. A. Patterson, of Moultrie,
who has been visiting the family of l..
r.. Ranew, near Americas. returned
home Tuesday afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Our stock of Sterling Silver was
ReEer more complete. s. A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

FOR SALE: F. A Pruitt place, four
miles north of Parrot, Georgia, con-
tains 1.O3S acres. About 700 @Hres
open land, plenty of running water.
fine place for stock, we'll loc0tsd, Oh
two good public roads. Price $10,5OO.
We can make extremely easy terms
on this place. Apply The Georgia
Loan and Trust Co., Macon, Ga, or W.
L. Thomas, Plains. Georgia. 31-ta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Important meeting of the children or
Mrs w. p. Wallis and Mrs. Van Rlper's
classes Thursday afternoon at $3.50.
Primary rooms. Methodist church Sun
school. lf'5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Midshipman Leonard Parker will
leave tonight for Annapolis, Md, to
resume his studies at the United States
Naval Academy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

miss Reva Dupree left today for IA
lanta to resume her studies at Agnes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Like Oranges? Try Orange Crush Sc.
|, If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

II you know a good th,4g and have
confidence IL it yourself, your love for
humanity compels you to impart to
your friends that which you know to
be worthy of praise. We positively tell
you that we cannot speak too highly
ST Drew's Salve in the treatment OF
Group, colds, coughs, sore-throat, bron-
chitis, tonsilitis and pneumonia. Try it
and if not benefited we, your druggist,
vill refund vour money. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Don't miss Bessie Barriscale in
Halter of Men" and Dads Downfall, -
at the Alcazar tomorrow. 1871
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18
WINDSOR PHARMACY

Don't miss Bessie Barriscale in
Halter of Men" and Dads Downfall"
al the Alcazar tomorrow. 1871
Bob Duncan, well known travelling
man from Columbus, was shaking
hands with his many friends here
Tuesday.
A big crowd will see Mary Pickford
IN her latest Aircraft picture, "a
Romance Of The Redwoods." Opera
House, Friday, Sept 21st. 18S-1t
Mn Clark Thomson and family, of
Jasper county, are visitors in the city
fr few days, arriving Monday after?
noon in their car
You Auto Men.
Protect your clothing and hats by
buying an auto coat and cap of Ans
ley. 18-1t
1t was learned this morning that
the condition of T. B. Hooks, Jr., was
slightly improved, and it is hoped Re
will soon recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

New line Sterling Silver Card Gases
ThOS. l.. Bell, JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Drink Orange Crush, SC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

E. T. Stalked came in from Leesburs
Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

First Lieut.. NJ. e. Perkinsh of the
Medical Reserve corps, of Allentown,
pa. and Mrs. Perkins, spent Sunday
Monday in Americas, with the formers
sister, Mrs. Ben Wheeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

MIR. OFT will be with us again We'd
esday. If you haven't given us your
order for. suit, come and do so.
1s-1t ANSLEY'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

School Tablets sc; wholesale or re-
tail. Murray's Pharmacy. 1S-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

w. H. Lyle. of Dawson, was visi-
tor in the city Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Miss Margaret Edwards and MISS
Inez McDermott are visiting relatives
IN Atlanta for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Mems auto coats and caps. ,Ansley'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

Mr.. OFT will be with US again We'd
esday If you haven't given us your
order for a suit, come and do so.
lS-1t ANSLEY'S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-18

See Murrays Window for School
Tablets, sc each. lS-It
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
BREAK GROUND F OR
new HOTEL ANNEX
ADDITION TO SULPHUR SPRINGS
RESORT NOW UNDER CON.
STRUCTlON - BUILDING WILL
COST $4,000.

Ground for the new $40 600 addi-
tion to the Sulphur Lick Springs re-
sort was broken yesterday when
workmen began excavating the cellar
and making forms for the basement
walls.
The addition when it is completed
will be connected to the present build
ing by an inelosed section sixtythree
feet in length. When completed the
building will be Go by l40 feet i'll size.
will contain GO rooms and will be
three stories in height. All rooms
will be tastily and moderly furnished
and each Is to have its own private
bath and toilet
Full freproofing is to be used in the
construction. hollow tile from Ottawa
being used in the inside and outside
walls The style Of architecture Will
be plain but attractive, while the eN
terror will be finished in pebble dash
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
BREAKS SHOULDER
IN FALL ON TRACKS

John poutre, who lives at the West
end Of Jackson street a flagman on
the Rock Island, fell while crossing
the c. B. & G. tracks at Jackson
street this morning and as result Is
suffering from a very badly fractured
right shoulder. DR.. w. Fl. Jameson
was called and he was removed in the
police ambulance to the Illinois Valley
hospital, where an X-ray OF the frac-
ture was made, and was later taken
to Ryburn hospital where he will be
confined for several weeks.
Mr. Poutre was resting easy this
afternoon and is not expected to
suffer any serious results from his
wound.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
LONG DRAWN OUT CASE EXClTES
GREAT QUANTITIES OF INTER.
EST-HEARiNG WILL CONTINUE
NEXT WEEK..
BULL TIN.
This afternoon the Dinneen case
was continued until Monday after
noon at I 80 to allow Attorney Con-
way to 90 to Chicago tomorrow.

Admissions from half a dozen wit
nc sses were obtained today in the
city's charges against Dan Dinneen,
now on trial before jury in Judge l..
l.. Thompson's court in South Ottawa,
that they had purchased beer since
Mr.. Dinneen's license vas taken from
him some months ago.
The court room is The pivot about
which resolves great quantities of in
terest. A large crowd heard the citys
witnesses, all men who were seen to
enter or leave Dinneen's place while
the police were holding the saloon
under surveillance. confess that they
had ordered beer and had tasted beer,
while in the saloon.
A sensation was sprung when ii was
hinted that the brewer had locked its
offices and there was no chance of
getting the company's books to show
how much beer had been sold to Din.
neen in the past six months,
The case will last thru the remain
der of the afternoon and be continued
,until Monday afternoon. The witnesses
were called from all sections of the
city and while some beat about the
bush there were Others who frank
~ admitted they drank in the sus
pected blind tiger lat different occa
aions.
w. W. Curtis was the first witness
called. He testified he was keeper
of the. records and minutes OF the city
council and that since the first o.
May, 1917, there had been no licens,
granted to Daniel Dinneen.
Herman Hackenschmidt. 1876 Jones
street, was the next witness called
He testified he was a pasterer b.
trade but was at the present employed
at the piano factory. He knew tn
place OF Daniel Dnneen's busines
and had been in there November /
and II the last named day being Sun
day He went to the back door,
was locked he knocked on the doc
and later entered. Nearly twelv
men were in there at that time. II
asked for glass of beer and got !
I, ed Corrigan waited on him at tn
time. Corriean was behind the bu
alone Other people were drinkin
beer at the same time He calle
| for more beer and cot Il and paid Il
, all the beer ~ he drank IT, This va
Continued ON Page 81
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

when totals were obtained from the
various committees in charge OF the
local drive for funds to The nation.
wide 35,0O0000 goal.
Great ent nthrsiasm is being manifest
at the valiant manner in which Otfa.
wa played its part, exceeding It's quo.
ia by nearly fifty per cent and turn.
ing into the national body $1,000.
Prospects are according to Dr.. A. J.
Roberts that this figure will be swell
ed when the "fag-end' subscriptions
are received.
DR.. Roberts, in statement to the
public today shows its appreciation OF
the work done in behalf of the Y. NJ
c. A., as follows.
The work OF the canvass for
funds for the Army Y. NJ. G. A. has
been completed and the committee
is about ready to give out the final
figures, These now total 81 900 in
the hands of the committee. with
some belated subscriptions still
coming in.
1t has been emphatically demon.
strated that the people are vitally
| interested in the work the y NJ
! G. A. is doing for our boys now at
the front and for the efforts In their
! behalf
On behalf of the committee de.
sire to thank the people who have
generously emptied their pockets
to the point of selfsacrifice. to the
members of the Rotary club. who
dropped their business and took up
this work; and especially to the
noble women Of Ottawa. who made
khe success Of the campaign pos
sible. People In every walk OF life
without reference to race, color OF
creed not only have given gener
ously, but have worked with the
committee in the soliciting of funds
You will be interested to know
that Ottawa heads the list Of al
cities and towns in the county.
We must bear In mind that tn,
work has just started and, until thu
great war Is over, we must main
tain this work in behalf OF our own
, and all the boys, engaged In thl
great struggle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
GET JURY TO TRY
LIPS ASSAULT CASE

The case of II. J. Wormely VS. Ed
gar Degenhardt was started this after
noon in Police Judge koenig's court,
Degenhardt was arrested last Friday
on charges of assault and battery pre-
ferred against him by Wormley after
Degenhardt, had beaten up Wormley
the night before while he was in the
act of marrying Degenhardts
daughter, Olga, to Hermann More.
house
The case was originally set for last
Saturday but was continued until this
afternoon The jury selected for the
trial this afternoon were John Lyons
II Stevens. John Sharp. NJ White
William Larson and FMnk O'Donnell
Try tbs Free Trader journal WantAdi
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

his parish in continuing the upbuld-
Ing so CALAMITY carried on by his be-
loved predecessor.
Entered Priesthood in 1908.
Graduating from the Rochester
Theological Seminary in 1903, Father
Hackett was ordained a priest that
same year and came to the west to
start his religious career. He was ap.
pointed an assistant to Father Dooley
at Clinton and later went to Peoria
where he was an assistant to the late
Bishop O'Reilly. In 1906 he was ap
pointed to FIJI the charge at Marseilles
where he has been the pastor for the
past eleven years.
The esteem in which he is held by
Marseilles people of all classes and
creeds, is shown by the regret ex-
pressed In that city today when II
was learned Father Hackett had been
assigned 10 Ottawa. While cheered
ut the priests advancement none
were prone to part with him.
Native OF New York.
Father Hackett was born in Syra
cuse ~ Y. where his early educa
ti0n was garnered In the graded ant
high schools OF that city. After com
pleting his high school work he en-
tered Ottawa University at Ottawa
Ontario, and later attended NiagarI
University at Niagara Falls. From
there he entered the Theological Sem
mary at Rochester from which h,
was graduated with high honors.
First Sermon December Q.
The new pastor of st. Patrick
Will come to Ottawa during the wee
Of December End and on Sunday, ID
cember 3 according to announcement
made today viii take over the chnrc
and parochia school. delivering hi
first sermon at the masses on that o'
casion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
MRSEILLES PRIEST IS
FAMED TO OTTAWA
PULPIT
WELL KNOWN HERE
NEW HEAD OF LOCAL PARISH is
YOUNG MAN FILLED WITH
PRIESTHOOD IN 1908.

Rev. Lawrence f.. Hackett, reliei-
Gus head OF ST. .Joseph's parish in
Marseilles. today was appointed pas.
tor OF 81. Patrick's church in Ottawa.
The selection of Father Hackett as
successor to the late Father NJ A..
Qnirk was made by RI Rev. h. NJ.
Dnnne, bishop of Peoria, following ex
animation of priests OF the diocese
who were eligible to accept the ST.
patrick's leadership.
Father Hackett's success in the
tests. which were held at the dioce-
sian seat yesterday, is shown by the
pr0mptness OF his appointment which
came within twenty-four hours of the
time the applicants were examined as
10 their qualifications for the posi-
iion
Is Young Man.
Father Hackett. who is aged about
81 years. is one of the youngest priests
in the diocese 10 be appointed to an
irlemovable rect0rate. St Patrick s
church Is permanent pastorate and
when, he Games 10 Ottawa To take
charge of his flock he approaches his
task with full measure of energetic
manhood before him. He will have
the cooperation Of every member OF
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

There's allus tongues wagglng
nothing you can lay hold on, you know,
but that's no help. I'd rather some.
body say I'd II wooden leg straight out
than go limiting there was something
funny about me hgure.--J. L. Buck
rose.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
Al, Havs Paults.

Nothing will make US so charitable
and tender TO the faults OF others -
by sef.examnntlon thoroughly g
know our own.--Eenel0n.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

A pressed cardboard cover to protect
the tops Of desks Is the invention Of q
California school janitur.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

"Ah, Miss Ethel, may ] not dream
that one day you will be mine?" "Y0u
may. but II won't come true
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
Y. N. c. A. FUND IS
PAST $1,000 MARK;
OTTAWA IN LEAD
CITY PASSES ALL OTHERS IN
COUNTY, ovERsUBscRleINo ITS
QUOTA BY NEARLY FIFTY PER
CENT-CAMPAlG MANAGER IS.
SUES STATEMENT.

Seven thou
sand dollars and
more G o m | n Z
in is the way
Y. M. G.. A. fund
campaieners ex-
pressed them
selves tod a Y
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
NOW NEED LICENSE
TO BUY DYNAMITE
f OR LOCAL PLANTS
ONE OF GETAWAYS TRADE
STAPLES is PLACED UNDER
FEDERAL LAW AS PREcAU-
TiONARY WAR MEASURE.

Hereafter users of dynamite In and
about Ottawa must place themselves
under another wartime measure as
adopted by the government. The new
rule effects one of the biggest trades
of the locality.
The new regulation, providing for
the systematic distribution OF ex'
plosiyes has been evoked as a pre-
caution against destruction OF life
and property by alien enemies and
secret agents.
The new law requires that all per-
sons selling or buying explosives OF
a wide range of character, must pro-
cure licenses from the county clerk.
Failure to do so is punishable by
maximum penalties OF $4,000 fine
and one year imprisonment
Receive Instructions.
Instructions, application blanks
and the license forms were received
today by County Clerk Bach, who
stated the law already was in effect
and that the licenses would be nee
essary in any future distribution OF
explosives. Each license requires
the payment of a 25-cent fee.
Glasses OF users of explosives to
whom local licenses are to be issued
include vendors, purchasers, analysts
and foremen. Manufacturers must
make application direct to the De
partment of the Interior, Bureau OF
Mines at Washington
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
Must Be Citizen.

Before a license can be issued an
application must be presented by
the prospective purchaser OF the
permit. In the application special
stress is laid on the citizenship Of
the applicant and whether the bust
ness in which he is engaged is CON
trolled by citizens of the United
States. Licenses will be refused
aliens apd persons acting as agents
for concerns owned by aliens. Each
applicant must appear in person be-
fore the county clerk The licenses.
after issued, are non.transferable
and may be used only by the person
to whom it has been issued.
Purchasers must exhibit their H.
cense to dealers before they can be
permitted to buy explosives. Deal
ers also will be required to present
their licenses to authorized agents OF
the government.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
Affects All Explosives.

The combustibles affected include
gunpowders, blasting powders and
all forms of high explosives. blast.
ing materials. fuses, detonators and
detonating agents, smokeless pow
ders and chemical compounds used
in explosives.
In order to secure the proper en-.
forcement of the regulatory law, co.
operation is being urged between all
federal state. county and municipal
officers and County Clerk Bach has
been advised to keep in close touch
with the sherff's Office and city po
lice and fire departments that they
may have information as to who have
received licenses from his Office and
also to advise them of the instruc
tions issued 70 licensees.
Purchasers of licenses also will be
required to report to the Bureau OF
Mines all fires and explosions occur
ring in buildings plants and mines
where explosives are stored, used OF
sold
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

his parish in continuing the upbuild-
Ing so CALAMITY carried on by his be
loved PREDECESSOR.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

Try tbs Free Trader journal WantAds
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
Dent italian Lines.

Rome. Nov. 2S.-AustrO- Germans
are redoubling their efforts to break
the Italian lines between Piave and
the Benta valley. according to word
from the front today. At some points
the Germans dented the Italian line
but the main positions are holding
firm.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
$50 Tanks In Battle.

London, Nov. 23-It was stated to-
day that England has over $50 tanks
in its inland fleet" Few were put
out of action in the Cambria drive and
some were overturned by falling into
German trenches. but their loss is
negligible
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

Continued ON Page 81
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23

THE WEATHER.
Saturday clear with
continued cold.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-23
German Raids RepuIsed.

Paris, Nov 23.-Alarmed at the
French advance towards Laon. the
Germans counter attacked north OF
the Aisne river last night but were
unable to gain any ground, the war
office reported today North OF the
Rheims German raids were repulsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
First Separate Battalion
Waits at Armories Here for
Orders to Take Up DUTY

Ouartered in the armories of the Ma
tional Guard Of the District of Columbia.
the 1st Separate Battalion today is await
ing specific instructions from the Eastern
Department concerning the work Of
guarding government and railroad proper
ties in and about the city. which it is ia
undertake.
Capt. Walter krueGer. L. S. A. ar
rived here this morning from Hunting
ton, w Va. in response to orders from
the Eastern department and Immediate
ly went to the 18th street armory to
muster in the 1St Separate Battalion
Finding no definite instructions. he has
reported his presense here to the depart
ment commander and VIII await orders
before proceeding further
Some doubt exists concerning tho
matter OF mastering in. just Whrt her
the men viii have 10 go through tho
formaliLy OF taking an oath to the GOV
.rnmeUt before uperdtI InG HS federal
troops again or whether. under the pro
visions OF the national defense act. tn. :
is not necessary in view OF the call 10y
the President, could NOT b" a%certuiIcd.
Inquiries made bN district Natlunal
Guard officers at the War Department
led them to believe that the SWruriug
into federal service VIII not he ncccS-
sary: that by the terms of the ma
tional defense act these troops auto
matically became a part OF the federal
service the instant they We're called TO
night This is one of the questions that
will be decided when Capt. Kruegcr re-
ceives his orders from the Eastern De
partmpuf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
TARNOWSKI SOON
MAY KNOW FATE
Action Of Congress as to Ger
many May Decide Aus
trian Envoy's Status.

,rb. .ctior Of S.o,orass NJ i. ,.,,,,;,,.
o'''''iS
session Win reSpe'' 10 Germany Is en-
peCted to determine definitely the Off
.ia1 status of Cor.t Tarnov.sts tho ,,.,.
' "" ""
Austrian ahiDdSSaoor, VINO mas been IN
this city since early in February await
j,s- ~, onnor,unit,. 10 ,rasar, tir cr,
~
ueHtld'9 " ne ie>lue"'' All oiitial
declaration that a state of war exists
i,af,,,.,, ti,. United Srafas a,,d ,..r,,,,,,1,
HEiN pe loiloNed ny 'iie severance oI
diplomatic relations between the United