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The Washington times., 1917-02-17

American shipping is a matter OF
growing concern.
Frankness compels the statement
that there are many Republicans and
many Democrats who are crying
down the prospect OF war. The sit
Uation recalls the oft-repeated boast
in German quarters here. before the
severance of diplomatic relations and
even at the time of the sinking of the
Lusitania. that the President could
not get Congress to follow him in any
aggressive action.
known In Germany.
That the present situation in Con
Eress is already well known in Ger
many may be taken for granted. A
week or more before Bernstorff left,
members of Congress. clinging to the
tail of the Bryan peace kite. were
making themselves conspicuous IN
criticism of the Presidents action.
Then, and since then, Democratic
members of the Galloway type and
Republican members OF the J. Hamp-
ton Moore type have been crying out
that the country is being made the
victim OF a war conspiracy.
Blow Hot and Cold.
Even such prominent figures as
Senator William Joel Stone. Demo
cratic chairman of the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee, in the Senate, and
Republican Floor Leader James r.
Mann. in the House. have been blow
ing hot and cold-declaring in the one
breath that they would support the
President in the even OF Var. but de-
PIoring the prospect of war. -,
All of this. il is believed, is known
in Germany and is being made use of.
DIR. George Barthelme. in the dispatch
which he was permitted by Secretary
Of the Navy Daniels to send by wire
less to the Cologne Gazette, hinted
strongly at a divided sentiment in
Congress and in the country.
Altogether the Congressional situ-
alton is deplored by those officials
who have felt from the first that the
only possible hope of averting war
lay in convincing Germany that the
United States at last means what 1t
says.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
BIG FIELD GUNS ORDERED
s.5-Ineh Pieces Will suppIant
Three Inchers.

As a first step in arming' the field
artillery of the United States army
with weapons which have proved
their worth on European battlefields,
the War Department has ordered a
number of 9.5 inch field pieces which
will carry prOjectiles weighing from
36O to $50 pounds and with a maxi
mum range of 10000 yards.
These guns are in addition to the
large supply of 6-inch field pieces
recently ordered from the Bethlehem
Steel Company, and witch are to re-
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
GERMAN NOTE PUBLISHED
Communication Proposing Treaty
Given Out by Lansing.

The State Department today pub
lished the English text OF a com
munication submitted by the Swiss
Minister. DIR. Paul Ritter. as Ger
many's representative here. in which
are contained the changes the
Kaiser's government wanted made in
the old Prussian treaty of 1893. and
sign. "even IL they kept him in Ber-
lin until kingdom come"
The text contains the Joker" re-
Earding safe conduct demanded for
German ships in American harbors, as
told about in a United Press dispatch
from Paris Thursday. The dispatch
pointed out that this clause in the
treaty Germany wanted Gerard 10
sign, had been deleted from press
dispatches sent out of Berlin, and
Paris press.
Calls IL New Treaty.
1t was learned today that the
State Department considers the docu-
ment a new treaty, and not, as Ger
many maintains, merely an ampiifiC IL
ton and reafrirmation OF the old
treaty.
IL was stated by the Department
that to make the paper binding it
would have to be ratified by the Sen
ate.
1t refused to say whether the Sen
ate might be asked to take such a.
ton. but did say no such step is now
contemplated.
officials here refused to discuss the
document. but It was taken for granted
generally that the German government.
having failed to force Ambassador
Gerard TO sign the "amplihcation" Of
the old treaty. forwarded IL here
through the channels open to it since
the break in relations, in an effort to
have it signed at the State Department.
Text of Communication.
The communication. dated February 10.
follows:
The German legation at Berne has
communicated the following TO the Swiss
political department Cforeign office):
The American treaty of friendship
and commerce of July II. 1893. provides
by article 3 for the treatment OF the
subjects or citizens of the two States
and their property in the event Of war
between two states. This article which
is without question in full force as re-
cards the relation between the German
empire and United States. requires GER
tain explanations and additions on ac-
count Of the development Of interna-
tional law. The German government
therefore proposes that a special ar
rangement be now signed OF which the
English text is AS follows:
THE agreement between Germany
and the United States OF America.
concerning the treatment OF each
The Washington times., 1917-02-17

place to a great extent the 3-inch
field guns now in use.
In addition to the new two guns
ordered for general use by the field
artillery. the ordnance department of
the army is experimenting with IL
inch guns, carrying a projectile Of
1000 pounds to be mounted on motor
carriages. The experiments cover
mounting and dismounting of guns
on their motor drawn carriages, and
before the experiments are concluded
IL Is believed the time OF these two
op rations will be reduced to ten or
fifteen minutes
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
WEATHER REPORT.

District Of COlumbis--Increasin
clOudiness and warmer. followed by
rain late tonight or Sunday. Colder
Sunday. Fresh to strong southwest
shifting to northwest. winds.
Maryland - Increasing cloudiness.
followed by rain late tonight or Sun
day. turning into snow in the noun
tains Sunday. Warmer tonight in
east portion: colder Sunday Fresh
TO strong southwest, shifting TO
northwest. winds.
Nirginia-Raint tonight. Warmer In
eastern and southern portions Sun
day. with rain in east Rain or snow
in west portion and colder. Fresh to
strong southwest TO west winds.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
US. WOULD CONTROL.
ALL WIRES IN CRISIS.
Big Telegraph and Telephone
Companies Perfect Plan
With Signal Corps.

Plans for operating a network Of
military telephone and telegraph
wires from a central in the War De-
partment. Immediately upon outbreak
of war, have been perfected by the
signal corps of the army in cooper
alton with operating officials OF the
big telephone and telegraph COM
panies.
In conformity with this plan ar
rangements have been so far COM
pleted that, at the call to arms,
military wire and wireless organiza-
tion would Immediately be placed in
operation by which the War Depart
ment would be placed in direct con-
nection with all department COM
manders. and with overseas garrisons
and posts, and the Navy Department
would be placed in direct connection
with all short stations and navy
yards. with all foreign stations by
wireless, and with ships at sea by
wireless telephone.
Have Been Made Officers.
To carry out the plan the chief
supervising officers of the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company,
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. and the Postal Telegraph Com
pany have been made officers in the
signal officers reserve corps. so that
in time of war they will be called
out as army officers.
In addition to organizing the officers.
the men. employees of the company. have
been organized into reserve companies
of the signal corps Eight complete
companies Of signal corps have been or
gsnized among telephone and telegraph
employees alone in the Eastern depart
ment and this work Of organization will
go on.
The supervising officials OF the COM
panies. as officers. and the employees OF
the companies. as non-commissiOned Off
GERS and enlisted men will be ready
to respond to call at any moment. don
uniforms and enter the Government
service Al the same time the COM
panies, through the profers already
made. will turn over their equipment
TO the Government
Are offered Commissions.
Five officials OF national reputation
already have been offered commissions
in the Signal Officers Reserve Corps.
They are:
J. J. McCarty. chief engineer. Ameri
can Telephone and Telegraph Company.
George NJ. Yerks. vice president in
charge of engineering departments,
Western Union.
+. b. Jewett. chief engineer Western
Electric Company.
Charles p. Bruch. vice president Pos
tai Telegraph Company.
F. A. Stevenson. general superinten-
dent American Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
As an encouragement to the men to
join the reserve the three companies
have offered TO keep employees on pay
rolls a full year. less Government pay.
for a year. and to maintain unbroken
their service record by which pensions
are computed
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
|. C. C. BILL UP TONIGHT
Senate to Consider Enlargement Of
Commission.

The Senate may pass the bill to
enlarge the Interstate Commerce
Commission from seven members to
nine tonight. The President is urg-
ing the passage of the measure. and
so is the commission. and tonight the
Senate will hold a special meeting
TO consider the bill.
II is entirely possible, however. that
debate may tie up the measure Some
Senators fear that pro-railrOad men
will be added TO the commission.
The bill not only enlsrges the com
mission. but provides for its divis-
ion into groups to handle business
II the measure passes. the Presi-
dent will have two fat pieces OF Fed
eral patronage.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
ORDERED TO VIENNA
Secretary to Gerard to Aid Ambas-
sador Penfield.

PARIS, Feb. 17.-Joseph C. Grew,
secretary to the American Embassy
in Berlin. and recently Charge during
Ambassador Gerard's absence in the
United States. was today ordered to as
sist American Ambassador Penfield
Ambassador Gerard conveyed the in
structions to Grew.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
TemPeFatures.
Tide Table.
Sur and Moon Table.

Light automobile lamps 6:I7 p. m.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
Congress Overrides Presidential Veto and
2O-Year Fight to Restrict immigration

Where German-Americans Stand
Japan's Insistence on Land-Rights
Karl |. Is Housecleaning
Two Ways of Marketing Food
Can We Foresee the Future?
Nitrate-Plants for War-Needs
The Languishing British Stage
England Can Not Be Starved
A Fine Collection of Int
A.d Ofhar
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
FRENCH ATTACK NETS GAINS.

PARIS, Feb. Herman forces
sustained an "appreciable loss" in a
French attack at Amertzwiller. to-
days official statement asserted.
Elsewhere there was artillery activ-
ity reported in the sector OF Nsisons.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17

Can the Submarine Boat Win the
War?
How the Railroads May Save Millions
Do We Need More City Managers?
For Worldwide Control of Narcotics
Death Claims Great American CartooniSt
The New Spirit in the French Church
New York's "Infidel Missions"
Illustrations Covering the War
of World Interest
The Washington times., 1917-02-17

In one hours reading of THE LITERARY DIGEST
each week, YOU may get a clear understanding of
what is happening in all parts of the globe. You
may sit in your easy chair at home while your mini
travels to all Countries Whether you are interested
in the war, politics exploration and discovery in the
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
STEAMER HITS MINE
Two Killed, Fourteen Missing or In
iured on British Vessel.

LONDON. Feb. 1.-Two men wers
killed. nine are missing and I'VE In
jured were rescued when the British
steamer Lady Ann struck a mine. it
was announced today. The injured
have been removed to hospitals. ,
The Lady Ann was an iron screw
steamer of 1,016 tons. registered at
Sunderland. and the property of the
Lambton and Hetton Galleries, Ltd.
The Washington times., 1917-02-17
It Will Take You Around the World in Sixty Minutes.

ArctcS or elsewhere, in science invention and manu-
facture in America Europe, in business and COM
merce in the North, South East or West. Wherever
your interest may lie, you will find it ably treated
and most likely graphically pictured in this ably
edited weekly magazine of the worlds news
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
BUDGET HEARINGS
Finance Committee Sets January .,
and for Presentation Of
Needs,

Budget hearings were set for Janu-
AIRY = j and last night by the Council
Committee on Finance, and members
expressed the determination to let no
unnecessary delay prevent the carly
completion OF this work when it is
started. City Auditor Crenshaw was
instructed TO advise department heads
to have their estimates ready at that
time. and he will assign the nights for
the consideration OF the various de-
partmentS
Practically every department under
the supervision of the Administrative
Board has completed its estimates Of
wants for the coming year. and these
have feen filed with the board Con-
sidcration OF the estimates has al
ready been started by the board. and
viii be completed in the next few DAYS
Other departments have practically
completed their detail work Tor the
budget. and Mr.. Crcnshaw expects no
little delay.
Many matters were discussed last
night by the committee, but only one
appropriation. for 5000 for the con-
tinSent fund. was made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
SAILORS IN ECLIPSE
Richmond Biuejacket He-isters Conn
plant Becnuse Spotlight shines
on Soldiers.

In letter. just received By ,hc
iatner OF a Richmond hoy. who is dy-
ing dangerous work off the coast of
France. thanks for two packages ~
tobacco takes precedence ever the fol
lowing interesting bit OF comment.
we are doing our little bit over here.
but in all the papers all YOU SEQ is
something about the soldiers. Always
soldiers. never is any mention mad q
he sailors. thinr
are over here nave done and are doing
and will do just as much as the brave
soldier boys, and we might be noticed.
just a little bit by the American pco-
pie. 1t would certainly help cheer and
ncarten the fellows over here if they
would say something in the papers
that we have a sailor or two over
there VINO is doing his bit. too"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
AT THE ART CLUB
hrs. James Scott Renders MusfcaI Fro.
Erhm-Miss Fletcher Exhibits
Sketchca

MIS- James Scott played yesterday
AFTERNOON on the piano at the Art Club
amid the environment Of Miss Fletch-
err sketches Of California, and music.
"Hich Is 50 closely akin to art, seemed
but the translation OF color into an
o'h"r form when one turned from the
beautiful melodies Of Chopin Schu-
mann Macpowell and Scbilius to the
wonderful radiating color of Cali
'"' ma landscape. Mrs. Scott played
WIN great intensity the pleludes Of
,h"p,n and Romance" of Schuma mn,
and her interpretation\of the modern
'oihroSerS ~ charming. Many of her
S"'"GtioiS We're repeated at the request
81 her listeners. Miss Fle.cher's exhi-
"!t'oH was variety OF sketches made
IN 'hii'ornia. among them pictures Of
me exhibition the old missions, with
SH'hpseS OF the brilliant flowers, also
many portraits. Her work is glowing
IN color and fun OF charm After the
exhibition. tea was served.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
MRS. HAYES LEADS WOMEN
IN WAR SAVINGS DRIVE
Accepts Chairmansh OF Committee to
Aid I.itchford in Big
Campaign.

Mrs. John Hayes yesterday accepted
the appointment as chairman OF the
woman'S committee which Will assist
Henry l.. Litchford. city director. in
the great war savings campaign, and
within few days she will announce
her committee appointments. Mrs.
Hayes has been active i'll patriotic
work, and 1t is expected that her cf-
forts will be OF material benefit in
the nationwide movement in enlist
ing the cooperation and support OF
Richmond women.
Director Litchford will not begin
vigorous work in this city until he
has details for all features complete
With the aid OF his assistant directors
ard executive committee he is now
engaged i'll mapping out 4 program
which promises to keep Richmond in
the forefront of the cities which are
standing squarely behind the United
states government.
AT this time Mr.. Litchford is urging
the use OF war savings stamps and
thrift cards as Christmas gifts. There
should be thrift stamp in every
stocking on Christmas morning." said
Mr.. Itchford last night. employers
who have been in the habit CT remem-
boring. their employees with gold
pieces should give them war savings
stamps" he continued. and there are
dozens OF other ways in which the
stamps can be utilized with good eff
feet and at the same time be OF vast
benefit TO the government"
The big sign East Main Street
between Ninth and Tenth Streets. ad-
joining tho First National Bank Build
ing. is attracting wide attention. 1t
calls attention TO the Red Cross mem
bership drive and 10 tho war savings
campaign The huge board was con-
tributcd by the Virginia Trust Com
pany, whose new home will occupy the
site incloscd by the high fence The
two signs were executed without cost
by the Burton system. Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
STUART GRANTS PARDONS
Nine ConvictS In Virginia Pcnitentiary
Arc Given Freedom by Gov
ernor's Action.

Governor Stuart issued the following
pardons yesterday:
Thomas Lewis. convicted in Novem-
her, 1915. in Portsmouth and sentenced
TO three years in prison for malicious
cutting.
Henry Smith. convicted in May, 1914.
in Franklin County for murder and SEN
tencc Lto the penitcntiary fo- eighteen
years.
Clement Strother and Percy Bundy,
convicted in Richmond in July, 1914.
OF robbery.
Ed Martin. convicted in Henry Coun-
~ in october. 1914. for murder and
sentenced to six years in the peniten-
tiary.
Charles Fisher who was convicted
in Winchester in June, 1919, Of MUIR
der
Fay Doughty. convicted in Deem
Der. 1910, Oh the charge Of robbery in
Accomac County
II y. King, alias L. A Turner, who
was convicted IN Police Court in Rich
mond in July. 1917, and given twelve
months IN jail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19

Wartime economy was felt at the
City Hall yesterday WHEN the GUS
tomary coolers OF ice water failed TO
be seen in their usual places. All OF
~" municipal offices will have 10 do
without fee water this year by virtue
81 order OF the Administrative
Board. some time ago. II was the first
time in fifteen years that the iccman
failed to deliver at Richmond's largest
municipal building. Nevertheless there
was plenty Of ice around the City Hall.
thanks 10 King Winter. who has de-
posted ctoueh there to last for sew
erdl flayS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
ITALIAN BALL NETS $83O.l9
Given by Itniian Colon!
for Hcncnt of Local
Rcd Cross.

The Richmond Chapter. America
Red Cross. yesterday received from the
Italian colony OF this city SS3Q.l?. the
proceeds Of Il ball given by the colony
a few weeks ago for the benefit or ne
Richmond chapter. Not only is the
chapter much Hratifcd at the splendid
results of the entertainment given. hut
il also is pleased to learn that the
Italian colony almost TO "a person has
joined tho American Red Cross. The
action Of the Italians OF Richmond
shows how universally the work of the
Red Cross is appealing 10 the people
of this country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
Need Volunteers
to Aid in Draft
Local Boards Can Utilize Ser
rices Of Lawyers and
Clerks.

EiChmonds regiStrants are hocl;no
TO the five exemption boards Of .hc
city with their missionaries in order
TO get legal advice is hlling them gu,
Lawyers always can he found ut any
Of the boards and will gladly confer
with the registered men and offer them
all the assistance possible.
The exemption boards Still are in
need OF clerks and lawyers TO assis,
the legal advisory boards. and any
patriotic citizens desiring TO render
such assistance may call the board at
the following numbers. Board No. /.
Randolph 1912; Board No. :" Randolph
$50; Board No. ). Randolph 3T76;
Board No 4. Randolph 1882 I5oard No.
.. Randolph l?47: and Henrico Board.
Madison 449S.
luestionnaires Will be mailed out
TO day TO the following registrants ac-
cordins 10 their order OF being drafted:
No. It'll TO SO inclusive.
No. 2--51o TO t.S, inclusive
No. 3-532 10 6Gi. inclusive
No. 4--457 to 651. inclusive
No. 5---G2S TO 49,. inclusive
llcnrico board--?26 TO 800. inclusive
The schedule for the Henrico board
for each day until all the question
naires arc mailed follows:
December 1e "@6 to 800: December
20. sol TO 37j: December 81. 316 t.
$50 December 90. Ash TO 500: December
- 52l 10 $50 December 81, sol to
$50; December -. 66I to 80: December
IS. al 10 500: December 30 sol to
SO: December 81. ST. to $40: January
.. "4l to 1910. January 3. lol1 to 1880:
January 4. 1881 10 1l5o: January 5.
ll5l to 1870; January :. 1921 to 1870;
January s. 1921 10 1850: and January
.. 1861 to 1t0n.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
LIQUOR is RETURNED
Police Justice Restore. 20 DnEIianu Hi>
stock Acquired Before state

Acquitted OF the charge cf storing
ardent spirits for the purpose of sale
Joseph Dag liano. 1920 West I:roac
street. viii have the eight barrels OF
vine ana whisky and u quantity o.
other kinds OF drink returned 10 The
place from which il was taken by H..
police. This was the order Of Judge
Crutchhcld' after hearing the casc. Tn,
evidence showed that Dagiiano pur.
chased the liquor for his personal us,
PRIOR to the time prohibition vert into
effect. Attorney DunforG. OF the Pro
hib't'on Commission, reCommc ndnd III,
dismissal OF the case.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19

zee Mchel'&F. co!ored. charged with
threatening 10 kin his vie. a,d M.
ing in his possession a .3.-cY!i.cr 70.
VoiVcr. vas shot IN the lower r,r. -,
tho leg BY fatroImau J. !. .Vya,l RI
the First Precinct Police Station yce.
.erday morning When the negro was
peinS arrested by tn" ofiiccr he iertcd
away and ran 4 call 70 han was made
ana ehen h" went on he OFFICER nr.1
Hospital '''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19

The suit OF Miss Pearl EidCcwa,
against tho Folk Miller Drug COMPANY
in the Hastings Court. Part II. va.
continued from yesterday, and hearing
of the evidence will be resumed thi:
morning at 10 o'clock. The plaintiff,
is seeking TO recover damages to III"
extent of $4,000. which she a!lcSc,
she suffered when some shelves fcl
upon her when she was employed n
StenoSrapher by the defendant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
Hurns Cause Woman. Denth.

Eurns sustained by Dora Jackson. a
:wcnty-one -year-old colored girl. VIII ~
her clothes caught fire near m open
CRATE at her home at Twentyscconi
and Main streets. resulted in death az
the Virginia Hospital yesterday morn
ing. The accident happened last Salur-
day night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
Game Department Takes Steps to Pro-
tect Birds During Cold

Every effort is being cXerted by the
Department OF Game and Inland Fish
cries to provide for the preservation
OF all species OF game and bird life.
which is severely threatened by the
continuance OF the cold weather.
The department Is calling for the
exercise Of the best efforts OF all citi-
zens in all communities OF the State in
order that they may be fully awakened
to the Importance OF providing food
for game at such times and protecting
them so far as II is possible to do so.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
Pose. an Army Cnntntn.

Posing as a captain in the United
States Army, handsome young fellow
in uniform, on December Z, passed a
worthless check at the Globe Clothing
Company. drawn on "A bank In Hamp-
ton. where he said he was stationed.
The check for $50 was given in pay
mcnt for suit of clothes which the
man said was for his brother The
matter was reported to Captain Wright
yesterday when the check was re.
turned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-19
SickeI Cn.c Continued.

When tho case of Charlie" Sickcl
charged with unla wfully storing aren't
spirits. was called in Police Court ycs-
tcrdaT, It was continued until E'riday
at the request of his attorney. Gilbert
Is. Pollock. -. W. Bowics. Jr, Furnish
ed $500 bail.