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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11
WAR WIDOWS MUST WE'D,
Germany 80 cenpei Them to Marry
Mair,sa anS Unfit SaISiers.


Berlin. Sept I1,-GeTuaaay's new
national committee FOR -enas-raass Of
Way widows" plesses neither the vic
oWs nor their splnste- sisters, the for
z1aer oa5sctins 70 he disposed Of willy
nillr. and the latter coQSea6!ng for at
least equal chances" The CTefelo
General -Anzeiser makes this eNplana-
ten Of the situation:
There are more than million war
WIDOWS n Germany. They can not be
allowed to remain widows for two res
sons II the first place the empire
looks IL them 20 provide 81 army for
Ct-ruany's future defense and in the
second p2acs. many Of them are at
tending 70 the business % their late
husbands without possessing the nec-
essay knowledge
All the widows must therefore, get
married e. once and preferably to
wounded o. otherwise unfit soldiers
They may rest assured that the
national committee will handle the
business nth the requisite discretion
The committee VIII pay special atten-
r5o1 20 men IN the hospitals, and will
insert synonymous advertisements in the
papers generally read by war widows.
II may ~ added that the utiIizs-
zo1 Of crippled soldiers and war
stricken women II the interests Of the
empires future wsrs has the cordial
approval Of our great Eindsnberg."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11
ooes for Strencth.

Officials here see N the appointment
Of General Glembovsky, who has COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

of corn remover. That's because two
drops Of "Gets-It" eases your corn
pains at once. and you know that that
old corn has been "nipped in the bud"
"Gets-It" makes cutting and digging
at corn and fussing with bandages.
salves or anything else entirely unne-
cessary. Remember, "Gets-It" Is safe.
You'll not have to take off your shoe
or pumps under the table at the cafe
to ease your squirning soul. See that
you get "Gets-It" Don't be insulted
by limitations; Csc is all you need to
pay at any drug store for "Gets-ft."
or 1t will be sent direct by K. Law
renee & Co, Chicago. Ill
Sold in Marshalltown and recon-
mended as the worlds best corn rem
edy by the Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
A. T. Elder, Old Reliable Drug Co..
Henry c. Mayer, Beinert Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

AZ We Should Appear to Others
Let others see only that which is
oest in you, more because there Is
aothing else there than because you
are keeping your best foot forward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11
the dead, ssodden feeling Of the sinking
hulk under US.
tTo Be ContinuedS

The Cuban government has been en-
gagged in constructing a canal thirty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

One hundred and forty babies out of
every 1000 born in America do not live
to see their first birthday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

two miles long in the province Of Ma
tanzas. which will reclaim . large and
very fertile area.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11
Il Should Worry
Now About c0rns'
They Peel OF With Gets X"

They Feel on With "Gefs-IS
Two Corns are no worse than one.
and one is nothing at all-when You
use Gets It." the one real corn
shriuker, corn loosener. peel-it-right-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

war empsiesl ps.ssNs
Since the outbreak Of the war -
enteen 81 Great Britain's prisons have
been closed and the male prison stan
reduced from S.O0l to less than 2.O0Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06


socialist. vigorously opposed the reso-
luton. He said the Presidents plan for
CONSUMPTION. while President McKin-
ley In the war with Spain called only
for volunteers, shows the President
realizes the people are against the war
with Germany. He said that war is in
defensible.
Representative Goodwin. Arkansas.
denounced what he said was the arbi-
trary action "of an overseas lord, with
blood in his brain and murder in his
in the open seas.
While Representative Borland of
Missouri was speaking Representative
Flood interrupted him to announce
that today an unarmed American ship,
the Missourian, had been sunk, with
out warning and American lives proba-
bly, lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06

hours. took to applauding each spealBr
almost continuously, INDUCING IN
laughter, until Representative Fi1E-
gerald. in the chair. reminded the
members Of the seriousness Of the q
casion.
Pennsylvania both same out for the
resolution. as did Representative
Steenerson of Minnesota.
At 1:45 o'clock in tho morning INNS
Rankin of Montans returned to 0e
chamber. While she followed the de-
bate throughout the day, she was -
sent from the chamber during he
earlier hours of the night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
FIFTY ANTI-WAR VOTES CAST
AS HOUSE ASSERTS STATE OF
HOSTTLTTIES WITH GERMANY
Three Hundred and Seventy-three Mem.
hers Approve Resolution Formally Ar
raging Nation Against Prussian Ag-
. gressions- Dramatic Scene as Miss
r Rankin Answers ''No."

The House Representatives adopted the resolution by
vote of 373 so 3 o'clock this morning.
Ehe conclusion when the roll
begun question how large the negative vote
last evening the opponents OF the resolution
that hundred would against it.
Quiet thing we'll nigh unknown the House during roll CALL
while the taken The of the situation
the made itself felt the floor
OF the House and in the galleries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06

members on the floor But The. debate
ploughed along hour after hour. though
at the conclusion of each speech similar
CRIES arose
tackled Representative Britten of Illinois,
author Of a. proposed amendment which
would have had the effect of preventing
the sending Of American soldiers abroad
to. fight until expressly authorized by
Congress. lie reminds me Of the mother
who told her. daughter. when she asked If
she might go out to swim. Yes. my
darling daughter; hang your clothes on
hickory limb, but don't go near the wa
ter" said Mr.. Howard
Representative Kerns of Ohio. who de-
clared himself against sending Americans
to fight in the trenches abroad. challenged
the members Of the House who were will
Ing to volunteer privates for: such serv-
ice to rise. 81 tsee only three gentlemen
standing: : he shouted,
Mr.. ,Longworth Opposes Amendment
At this! point Mr. Britten offered his
amendment to keep Americans out of
the European battlefields. Representative
Longworth Of Ohio attacked the amend
ment and declared that the resolution
should be passed without any amendment.
1t may be that the young men of New
england want togo to Europe to fight
SAID MI Britten: but the boys in my
10, ~ W Hol lHey are wiling TO night
be need"
If we are gofng,to war, let us go all
the way" Representative Ragsdale of
south Carolina replied The people
that l represent are lovers of peace,
put II they are called upon to fight
they will fight. If the gentleman from
Illinois wants to keep his 'slackers' at
| home, let them stay there, but my con-
stituents wi1t carry the fight to the
enemy" -.
Congress has no power to attempt
to tie the hands of the President, the
COMMUNICATIVE chief of the army and
navy: once war is on. by any such
legislation as proposed by the gentle
man from Illinois, was the comment
OF REPRESENTATIVE Sherley of Kentucky.
The gentleman from Illinois," said
Representative Garrett of Tennessee.
| means that we shall declare war, but
that we shall not fight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Patent Office Asks Funds,

? Estimates have been submitted &c
the House by the Secretary of NE
Treasury on behalf of the commissions,
of patents for s144.220, to provide for
more efficient handling Of the patent Of
lce work for the fiscal year 1918
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Ohio Member Offers Substitute.

Representative McCulloch of Ohio
offered substitute for the Britten
amendment. differing only in that it did
nor permit the sending abroad of those
who particularly volunteered for for
eign service, asst the Britten amendment
provided.
The House, weary with the long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Sherwood Against War,

Cen Sherwood Of Ohio. veteran men,
Der of the House and of the Union
army, declared that he could not vote
for the resolution in it's present form.
He said that he was against sending an
army of Americans abroad. He at.
tackled Great Britain for her course in
the war, declared that there is no in
ternational law touching the use of
submarines, since this is the first time
they have been used in war and
praised the Germans for their aid to
the United States during the civil war,
He said Gen. Robert Z. Lee had said
Take the Dutch out Of the Union army
and We will LICK them in a month"
Il am against throwing this country
into the most ruthless and ribaId war
In history" he said.
His time was up and Representative
Fitzgerald of New York, chairman Of
the committee Of the whole, raped him
down. Gen. Sherwood asked unani-
nous consent to continue Ave moro
minutes.
Mr.. Fitxgerald-it was then l:o8
o'clock-announced that he had a list
of seventy members who desired to
speak. He said that he would not roc
ognize members for extended periods
because II he did, many would not be
able to speak at all.
Il will not recognize members to
speak at length who desire to speak
for reasons important to themselves
| and not to the country" he said, hitting
at members who were talking for home
consumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Would Forego Rights.

why cannot we forego our rights
as we did with Great Britain and Mex
leo and save this country from being
plunged into the flames OF this war
horror?
THE causes for which we are now
asked to declare war would have
weighed with equal or greater power
ten days after the German army start
ed its march toward Paris"
Representative Kitchin said that If
we had gone to war then we would
nave gone for a principle and in dis
Interested spirit, as a protest against
the violation of rights of all neutraIs"
"hen MIR. kitchin concluded a wave
OF applause ran over the House for the
majority leader, who had stated his
convictions SO eloquently. Many Of
the members who applauded him. how
ever, supported the war resolution. and
thelr tribute was to Mr.. kitchin and
not to his argument
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
House In an Uproar.

By this time the House was in an up
roar. and Mr.. Helm and Mr.. Burnett
both tried in vain to make themselves
heard. r1.z3s..-;s. ~ -. o.
The presiding officer, Representative
Fitzgerald of New York, said Mr.. Burn
ett.s time was up, after Mr.. Helm had
tailed to get him to yield. The gal
ler1es and the members broke into
laughter because of the disparity in
size between the two members as they
advanced toward each other, both wav
ing their arms and clenching. their flsts.
The sergeant-of- arms brought forth
the mace, and when comparative quiet
was restored Representative Clark Of
Florida made the point of order that
the display of the mace was out OF or
der. because the House was sitting in
committee of the whole. Representa-
tive Fitzgerald ruled that the use OF
the mace was in order. and Mr.. Burnett
apologiZed. stating he had not heard
the gavel indicating that his time mad
expired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06

to resign and 60 back home and enlist
he was cut short by Mr.. Helm. who
Il am willing to resign to fight for my
country. My sisters only son has just
come back from the border and 1 have
nephew"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Believes All Should Give Views.

Minority Leader Mann urged. how
ever. that it was only fair that every
man be given an opportunity to state
his views on the important question be-
fore the House.
AS the hands Of the clock over the
Speakers desk pointed to midnight there
were loud cries Of Vote" Vote from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
U. S. Wonderfully Patient.

Representative Rogers of Massachu-
sets told the House that the United
States could never be charged with
acting with undue haste in declaring
war against Germany.
The patience of the United States
has been one of the most remarkable
things in the history Of the world, :"
said Mr.. Rogers. II am not saying that
we haven't allowed too much time to
go by before acting firmly. But that is
thing of the past now, and we must
all stand together. This is a proud
day for the American people, who have
arisen to the emergency
OF course war is frightful thing.
But this is not a war of aggression, Of
conquest, or even for the extension Of
American trade. 1t is a. war against
ruthlessness and autocracy misapplied.
1t is war for Christianity itself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06


tomorrow was Good Friday. many mem
bers of the House desired to vote before
midnight. He asked unanimous consent
to take the final vote Mt l1:4o O'CLOCK
but this was denied.
Opposed by Leader Kitchin.
The climax of the afternoon debate
on the war resolution in the House
came when Majority Leader hitchin
spoke against its passage. Speculation
had been rife throughout the day about
the stand he would take. Most of the
morning he was in his office comforting
with friends.
AS he started to speak the floor filled
rapidly. Many members had wandered
out, but they returned when 1t was
learned he had the floor.
MY conscience and my judgment.
he said, after praying for guidance.
have shown me that. even II 1 tread
the path alone. 1 must vote against
this resolution
This statement was greeted by ap-
plause from about fifty members. SEN
ator La Toilette. sitting in the back of
the House chamber. Joined heartily in
it, and he smiled broadly and nodded
his approval frequently during kttch-
in s speech.
Representative Kitchin promised his
speech by saying. 1T does not take
great courage to vote for other men to
go out and fight" He read from man
uscrirt. At first his voice trembled
and he spoke in low tones. After the
first few sentences he read rapidly and
clearly.
Expects to Be Denounced.
He said he knew he would be de-
nounced from one end of the land IN
the other. He was interrupted again
by applause from the pacifist element
when he declared that I'VE could have
kept out of this war" He admitted that
Germany had violated American rights,
but argued that the violation was be-
cause of the necessities Of war and
they had not been directed at US.
I'VE could have kept out Of war by
keeping our ships out of the war zone,
as We have done in the case of Great
Britain and thus we could also have
safeguarded our honor" he said
He said that 1t was true that Great
lives. but said that was because we OBJ
served Great Britain's war zone regu-
lations.
arc We sure tudI the real rea.
son OF our wanting war with Germany
was the destruction of lives?" he asked
Mr.. kitchin said Mexican bandits had
raided our towns and Mexican soldiers
had shot American flags from the hands
OF our soldiers and that "Carranza in
stead of repudiating that act ratified
it, Yet we did not go to war. We were
willing, to forego our rights rather
than plunge the nation into war 1
approved that course then. approve
it now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Mr.. Lundeen's New Slogan.


Representative Lundeen of Minnesota
announced: II am not a paciflcist. be-
lieve In defense and preparedness" He
protested against spending the force of
the nation and its money for the allies.
billions for America, but not dollar
for the potentates of Europe" he put
forth as slogan.
Representative johnson Of Kentucky
read a statement in which he said that
the idea Of involving his countrymen in
war had been repugnant to him, but
that this was not time to speculate on
what might have been. He said that
ton it was the time for loyal citizens
to stand with a united front behind tho
President
Representative La Toilette of Wash
ington termed the struggle war of
shades of the Monroe doctrine are about
to be abrogated," argued that floating
mines are more despicable than sub
marines" and after admitting that Ger
many's actions were reprehensible. said
that I'VE are about to make war on
Germany while we make an alliance
with pefdious Albion
Referring to the Presidents address
Mr.. La Toilette said:
'The people of Germany had as much
consideration as the President has
given the people of the United States"
Wants Safety in Mexico. 4
Representative Chandler of New York
said:
81 hope the time is not far distant
when American citizens in Mexico will
be able to say. 4 am an American citi-
zen,' and be assured safe transportation
across the Rio Grande."
81 will vote for this resolution. But
do not wish it understood that am sup
porting the foreign policy Of this admin
istration. l would hold Great Britain to
account. even at this late day, for rifing
our malls. But because one malefactor
escapes affords no reason why another
should go free"
LET come what may. shall not stul-
tify my conscience by voting for this
resolution" said Representative Burnett
Of Alabama
my colleage from Alabama has sought
to arraign the majority leader for ex-
pressing his convictions
Here Representative Hefiin. to whom
Mr.. Burnett referred, interrupted with:
mot for expressing his principles but
for his arraignment of his government"
eff my colleage feels that the majority
leader (Mr. Kitchin) should resign for
voicing his convictions I believe he is
the only member Of the House who. If a
vote were taken, would be found to feel
that way about 1t.
At this members applauded and shouted
their approval When the demonstration
subsided MI. Burnett invited Mr.. HAHN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Ways of Avoiding War.

Representative Barley Of Kentucky.
in addressing the House. said: Men
who have spoken against this resolu-
ton tonight would have opposed going
to war in 1916" He said that by pay
ing a tax not burdensome the colonies
could have kept out of war. They
would have kept out of war in 1872 by
keeping our ships off the seas; they
would have kept out of war in 1851
by allowing the states to secede
"All crown heads look alike to me,
said Representative Roberts OF Nevada,
land | don't want to sleep with any of
them" He opposed the resolution,
though he said if war came he fnmselt
was ready to go to the front. Re1ef-
ring to the estimates submitted to Con-
gress for national defense, amounting
to three and a half billion dollars, he
said this first levy would amount to s$4
a head for every man, woman and child
in the country.
Let King George and the kaiser put
their royal noodles together to settle
this war" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Mr.. Mann mot Afraid to Fight"


Mr.. Mann mot Afraid to Fight"
Declaring that he has striven for
peace, but that he was not afraid to
fight, Minority Leader Mann came out
f1atfooted for the passage of the reso-
luton. He prefaced his remarks with
a tribute ITO the courage Of those mem
bers Of the House, who in the exercise
Of the responsibility cast upon them
have had the courage to express their
opposition to the pending resolution"
But ! do not agree with them. said
Mr.. Mann. in ringing tones, ana tnere
was loud applause. This IS a. time
when members of the House and all
citizens of the country have the right
to express their opposition to the war,
for tomorrow, when war is declared, it
will be the duty OF all citizens to hold
up the honor and power OF the republic.
For two and half years nave done
all in my power to keep the country
out of war. believing it to be to the
advantage Of our people and of ctvili-
cation that we should keep our skirts
clear-not because I feared war. The
American people may prefer peace, put
not from cowardice,
Sees Changed Situation.
THE situation hats changed. The
PRESIDENT OF INe Cnlteu otdlcSs Icpic
senting US in our dealing with foreign
nations, has asked US to declare war. A
resolution declaring war and upon
which we must vote is before us. What
will our position be in the eyes OF the
world IL we declare in effect to the
world that we are afraid to go to war?
The only thing left to do is to stand by
the President, elected by the people as
their spokesman. When we have de-
clared war we must prosecute it as best
we may. We cannot say to the world
that our only goal Is gold. that our only
desire is wealth. We must declare we
will maintain the rights Of America
abroad as well as at home"
Mr.. Mann said this country had SUI
fered from both Great Britain and Ger
many. yet, 1t seems to me-" he added,
I'VE are required to say that DELHI
crate affront has been put upon US by
the German nation. There is nothing
left for us to do but engage in war and
maintain our rights. dignity and civili-
xation of the world"
Representative Flood, as Mr.. Mann
concluded, moved that general debate
close. His motion was carried after
parliamentary wrangle, and the debate
began under the five-minute rule.
Reasons for Supporting President.
Representative Lunn Of New York
said:
Every avenue of possible escape has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Mace Called Into Action.

The mace was. in evidence for the first
time during the discussion of the war
resolution. when Representative Burnett
of Alabama, smallest in point of stature
of the House members. engaged in a
verbal alteration with his colleague.
Representative Heflin, one of the Iarg-
est men, physically, on the floor, be-
cause of the latter's suggestion that
Representative Kitchin resign the
House majority leadership.
Representative Burnett challenged Mr..
Hefiin to go back to Randolph and
Ta1lapoosa counties and enlist" and
Mr.. Hef1in replied he was ready to do
80, and sought permission to interrupt
with a further explanation. Just then
Representative Burnett's time expired,
both began talking at once, and what
both said was drowned in the effort to
restore order.
At o'clock, on motion of Representa-
tive Flood, general debate was closed
and the resolution was taken up under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
His People Against War.

ly opposed to going into the war. as
hundreds Of letters and kilograms have
informed me. They are against sacH-
ficins the flower Of American manhood
on European battlefields. I think that
I can best serve the interests of my
country by voting against this resolu-
ton,
Mr.. Hull was applauded by the anti
war contingent when he concluded.
AS the day wore on reports Of increas-
inr forces against the war resolution
became rife. From the first estimate
of only a bakers dozen against the
resolution the estimate of opposing
votes rose to twenty-five. nifty. and by
( o;clook it was rumored that at least
a hundred votes would be cast
against it.
Must Protect Citizens Lives.
.rhis country can never maintain
her standing among the nations of the
earth II she does not protect the lives
of her citizens" asserted Represent
alive Kahn Of California.
the army in protecting American citi-
pages in American history" He said:
II firmly believe that much of this
difference Of opinion today is due to
the fact that we have not protected the
lives Of Americans citizens We did
not do 90 In Mexico"
MI. Kahn argued that the resolution
does not commit the United States TO
any alliance
II hope Congress will remain in ses-
sion throughout the struggle to keep
ita hand on the throttle" he concluded.
IF you adopt this resolution your
power to control the trend of events
terminates" said Representative
Heating Of Colorado. Under this
resolution the President. the COM
mander of the army and navy, will
go.
Tho President does not propose to
mako this an American fight. He pro-
poses to enter into an alliance with
the entente powers.
"Not A-singls one Of ynu could have