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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-05
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MODS BURN BLACKS
Scores Of Negroes May Have pss'
ished Ia East St. Losds Raee N
War. 3S,

East St. Louis rnobs Of white n,eis
and women numbering upward Of ~.
600 persons had killed at least too!
negroes and one white man,
O'Clock Monday night. according a.
estimates which came from khes "a.
lice and officers in charge Of Illinois
militiamen. u
Fire, which was started By zllsnz
bers of section OF this great ,aiob
in the negro belt near Third street
and Railroad avenue. spread beyond
control Of city firemen, and is threat-
ening the business section of the eitT.
Another incendiary fire. started ~
a part of the mob in Black Valley, I
negro segregated district, between
Fourth and Sixth sreets and BROAD.
way and Railroad avenue, spread I'M
til fire fighters admitted it was be-
yond their control.
Despite the presence OF more than
900 national guardsmen in the city,
rioting grew worse from o'clock on,
That United States regular troops
from Jefferson Barracks will be sent
into the riot district Immediately was
the opinion of miiitiamen.
All street railway traffice was sus-
pended at 7 o'clock last night when
the theaters and saloons were or
dered closed.
At that hour the militiamen vert
given instructions to shoot to kill
against the white mobs. They a.
once started a tour OF the city, round.
ing tip the blood-mad citizens wlhe
were out to avenges the assassination
of Policeman Coppedge and the fiisir.
der of William Keyser. a. hardware
merchant.
Keyser was hit by stray bulle,
as he stood in front of his place o.
business, 400 Collinsville avenue
Immediately two negroes, whom TN
mob was chasing. were shot to death
Another was killed few minute.
later at Main and broadway. -
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-05
4 One Hunaraa Per Cent reopie

It is pleasing coincidence that the
Red Gross Campaign for $Ioo,ooo, 600,
which Immediately followed the con
clusion Of the Liberty Loan cam
paign, resulted in an oversubscrip-
ton Of practically the same percent
ace as the oversubscription to the
loan. 81 .s>.. VI.
The American people are we'll over
TOO per cent patriotic and well over
100 per cent generous. t
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-07-05
ioExlt AM l1Usr PAY !
prsn,isr Lloyd ceofgs \ Against ths
M Ind dstnnity Pian.

history bit an1nlind. 4 5$S aS5 il Il
The prime minister's . speech was !
ireaffirmation, in, even more vigor-
Gus lsnauase than that to which he
Is accustomed, of England's adher-
ence to lser. var aims a. already aal-
nodaceds went farther, however.
in asserting tue Allies demands for
indennities. ss
"Inderhnitiea,s Ne said, constitute
an essential part sof the mechanism of
civilization everywhere. Without
them We have no guarantee against
repetition Of war. Is i
The characterization of Germany
would BE the best guarantee Tor
peace. e4woaid neeotiatesin a;dif-
ferent spirit and with less suspicion
with.a free government than with the
aggressive. arrogant Prussian mill
tarism. Peace must be guaranteed by
the destruction Of the Prussian mill
tary power SO that the German peo-
pies confidence will repose in their
equity and not in military right.
@The only terms on which Ger
many has suggested restoring Bel
gium are terms of vassalage. No
German statesman ever urged that
restoration--and none ever accepted
the status quo ante and no indemni-
ty basis for peace. =
Imperial Chancellor Hollweg ale
most promised independence to Bel
GUM, but the junkers' mailed fist
promptly boxed his ears. ta
"Gern,any asks an Indemnity and 2
little territory here and there, with
privilege in other directions for her
own wrongs. n,
Germany says the British ars
seeking her colonies as well as Mes
potamia and Palestine. If such. aim
was true, we needn't have raised
three Of four millions Of troops
own army-ewould have been capable. !
rOur greatest army is in, France.
We are there to recover for the pep
pie who have been driven out, tlreir
patrimony, the land which belonged
to them. AS to Mesopotamia, it Is
not and never has been Turkish. You
have only to read the terrible reports
to see what wilderness the Turks
have made Of the Garden Of Eden.
What is to happen to Mespotamia
must be left to the peace conference,
and there is one thing that will have
to happen to It. 1t will never be re-
stored to the blasting tyranny OF the
Turks.
"The same observation applies to
Armenia. As to the German colon
les, that again is q matter which
must be settled by the great interna-
tional peace conference. When we
come to settle who must be the fu-
ture trustees of, those uncivilized
lands we must take into account the
sentiments of the peoples themselves
and see whether they are anxious'to
secure the. return of their former
masters or whether they would sath-
er trust their destinies to other and
iuster and gentler hands. The wish
g. desires and Interests of the peo-
Die themselves Of III those countries
must be the dodninanf factor q set
Ting their future government.
sPeace must be framed on 50 suit
able EQUITABLE !; basis that the ma
tjoHs vodid not wish 10 disturb It.
Il mvst4 4he sGuafanteed. BY destruction
Of Pruaeia& Militasy power, 90 that
the confidence Of the German peo-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06

was made he Enthusiastically put the
matter from his mind and went golfing,
realizing that arduous work was ahead
of him and that his health must be
of the best.
Shortly before 10 o'clock Secretary
Tumulty was summoned and given the
address to send to the public printer.
The president also authorized the Sec
rotary to make arrangements for the
joint session of congress.
ANNOUNCES DECISION.
Secretary Lansing followed Mr.. Tu-
multy to the White House and details
of the situation were gone over. About
that time the announcement that the
president would address congress at 2
o'clock was made by Mr.. Tumulty to
newspaper men and soon afterwards the
presidents decision became known.
The president never appeared more
cool than when he went to the capitol.
After his speech he received the con-
gratulations of senators and representa-
tives gravely and then hurried back
to the White House for conferences
with Secretaries Baker and Daniels on
details of precautionary measures to
protect the interests of the United
States Late in the afternoon he went
automobiling with Mrs. Wilson and at
o'clock he talked with Attorney General
Gregory.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
BADLY INJURED
BY MACHINERY
As a Result of Injury, Engineer
Suffered From Chronic Con-
Stipation, Which Only
Black Draught Relieved

Rossville. Cain describing her hus-
bands case. Mrs. Kate Able, of this
town. SAYS: Once, while lifting, he in
jured himself with a piece of heavy
machinery, across the abdomen. He
was so sore he could not bear to press
on himself at all on chest or abdomen
He weighed 1856 pounds, and fell off
until he weighed 10 pounds, i'm two
weeks. Me became constipated, and it
looked like he would die. e. . He would
turn up a ten-cent bottle of castor oil.
and drink it two or three days in sue
cession. without result.
We became desperate, he suffered so.
He was swollen terribly. He told me
his suffering could only be described as
torture. / sent and bought ThedfOrd' $
Black-Draught. / made him take a big
dose he was in such misery, but he
got relief and began to mend at once.
He got we'll and we both feel he owes
his life to Thedford's k-Draught.
am giving this testimonial freely
and voluntarily, as we feel we want
others to know what this medicine will
do and because we are indeed grateful"
Ia its 20 years of successful use
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found TO promptly relieve constipation,
headache. Indigestion, etc. and stimu-
late the liver to do it's work in a natural
way. II is purely vegetable, safe. and
reliable Try il. At all druggists, price
25c a package. Costs only one cent a
DOSE Advt.l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
TAKEN
TO FRUSTRATE PLOTS
Government Agencies Act to
Prevent Overt Acts by
German PartiSanS
fRy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Machinery OF
national state and local governments
sprang into sudden activity today to
take precautions against any acts OF
German sympathizers threatening dam
aga to the country from within or with
out. Preparations for national defense
bv army, navy and the industries which
support them showed a quick response
to the stimulation of the break with
Germany.
Many manufacturing concerns sent
word of their willingness to put gov
eminent work ahead of private contracts
and congress had before 1T Secretary
Daniels request for authority to COM
nandeer plants where munitions and
eouipment are under contract, in case
of emergency.
Early this week the senate is expected
to act on measures prepared by the
department of justice and pending IN
committee for several months to cover
unneutral acts committed within the
United States and for punishment OF
which no laws have existed.
The treasury building in Washington
and its branches, minis and assay Of
fices in other cities will be guarded by
increased squads of armed men. The
White House grounds have been closed
to visitors and extra police stationed at
all gates Admission to the state, war
and navy building, where thousands of
important documents and records are
kept, is now by official pass only.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
WOULDN'T TAKE 4
1OO-ACRE FARM FOR
GOOD TAIVLAC DID HIM
Prosperous Farmer Was Going
Down Hill Rapidly - Now
Eats Better, Sleeps Better
and Works Better

Nc sir, / wouldn't take 4 hundred
acres OF the best land IN Georgia for the
good Tanlac has done me-" said q. r.
Moody. a well-to-dO farmer of Green's
boro. Ga when he came in TO r. II. Ar
mour's Drug Store the other day to get
another bottle of Tanlac.
II suffered so from indigestion that I
got to the place where I dreaded to go
10 the table almost. because il just
meant misery to me tc eat Everything
/ ate soured in my stomach and gas
would form and swell my stomach until
IL was almost as tight as the bark on n
tree. I got short OF breath and dizzy
when I did any hard work and just felt
worn out all over most Of the time. /
was nervous and restless at night and
could hardly sleep at all. and when 1
got up in the morning. instead Of be-
iEg rested. l felt almost as bad as If
I had done a days blowing. My kid
neys were all out of. order and pestered
me all thes time
Il just drug along, trying everything
I found that was recommended. but in
stead of getting better. I kept going
down hill all the time 1 ought TO have
been in bed a lot of times when l would
just make myself go right on in spite
OF my feelings. One day / heard some
OF my friends talking about this new
Hieo~CAAe AAAiACs anu rum NhatN theN
said about 10. / thought maybe il might
help me. ] got a bottle and started
taking It,
Well sir, I can now eat anything the
folks put on the table and il seems like
the more I eat. the more I enjoy it. for
I never have a bit of trouble with my
digestion since / begun taking Tanlac-
1 can go TO sleep almost as soon as r
hit the bed and sleep sound all night and
feel rested and fun OF life an the morn
ing. The trouble with my kidneys is all
gone and I never have the hurting in
nv back any more
II feel like n different man all over
and I always recommend Tanlac. be-
cause it helped me more than anything
] ever took in my life"
Tanlac is sold by one regularly estab-
liShed agency in every town--CAdvt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
KEEP LIVER AND
BOWELS REGULAR
WITH CASCARETS.
No more Headache, Bad Colds,
sour stomach and
constipation.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver. stomach
or bowels; how much your head aches,
how miserable and uncomfortable you
are from constipation, Indigestion, bill
iousness and sluggish bowels-you al
ways get the desired results with Cas-
caretS.
Don't let your stomach, liver. and
bowels make you miserable. Take Cas-
carets tonight; put an end to the headI
ache, biliousness, dizziness, nervousne -
sick, sour gassy stomach, backache
all other distress: cleanse your inside
organs of all the bile gases and consti--
pated matter which is producing the
misery.
A 10=cent box means health, happi-
ness and a clear head for months. No
more days of gloom and distress if you
will take a Cascaret now and then. All
druggists sell Cascarets. Don't forget
the children-their little insides need a
gentle cleansing, too-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
American Embassy
Was Always Ready to
Delegate German Work

LONDON, Feb. 5.---Ever since the
Lusitania crisis, the American embassy
has been prepared to turn over to some
other neutral at moments notice the
work it has been carrying on behalf of
the Central powers.
The American embassy and consulate
were crowded today with Americans
seeking passports and making inquiries.
The scenes resembled those of the early
days of the war, when Americans were
seeking means to return home. Amert-
can Consul General Skinner reports that
masters of American ships in these wa
tiers are little disturbed by the German
proclamation. None of them has report
ed any change in sailing plans.
The liner Philadelphia, due on Sun
day, probably will not arrive until Mon
day because of an accident to her ma
chinery
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Gives 'NetO Wrinkles ,
On Spring PlotOing

The little book on spring blowing just writ
ten by Maj. Jno. W. Norwood, of Fulton
county, has more good, hard common sense
about getting ground in shape than anything
written on this subject for a good many years
This booklet, which is entitled THE Com
mon Sense Of Deep Flowing and Bigger Profits
on the Farm" says the cotton crop can easily
be brought on three weeks earlier and the
boil weevil finally defeated.
Handling wet land in the spring two or
three days earlier without injury is also an
easy matter when you know how. The author
says something like a Cne-fourth crop increase
is in reach of almost every farmer, and that
the way TO get this is a whole lot simpler
and cheaper than not to get 1t. Raisers of
and every other marketable crop can get
many good points ont of this booklet that
they will feel like they couldn't have done
without It..
The Jobson System of deep plOwin- has
had this booklet published and will furnish IL
free to all readers Of The journal who ap-
ply for it, 4 request p penny post card
to the JohSon Pillow Co, HealCy building. At
Iauta, Ca, will bring it to you Advt.J
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Charleston Man Shot,
Claims Woman Fired
AT Husbands Order

w. T. Brownlee, fifty-one years old,
of Charleston, Ga, was taken to police
headquarters and locked up on a charge
of being drunk after he had been slight
ly wounded in a shooting scrape which
occurred at SO Gflmer street about 7
o'clock Saturday night.
Brownlee says that he was shot by
Mrs Minnie Harmon, whose husband, r.
A. Harmon, a plumber was later ar
rested on suspicion.
The victim said that Mrs. Harmon
owed him $25 and that when he went
to her home to get it she became furious
and told him that he had given her a
worthless check. He also charges that
Harmon handed his wife the pistol AMI
told her to "go ahead and shoot"
The police are now looking for Mrs.
Harmon, who hasn't been seen since the
shooting occurred.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
PRESIDENT TOOK
TIME TO THINK
BEFORE ACTING
Believing HaSty Decision
Would Be Controlled by
Emotion, He Waited for
Calm Judgment of Advisers
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The story of
how President Wilson decided to break
diplomatic relations with Germany be-
came known tonight
The first news of the German note
giving notice of the abandonment of re-
strictions on submarines, conveyed to the
president by Secretary Tumulty on the
basis of press dispatches, was received
by Mr. Wilson with undisguised amaze
ment. He thought Mr.. Tumulty must be
mistaken but in d few minutes word
came that the note actually had been de-
livered to the state department.
The president determined that any de-
oision made Immediately would be hasty
and based more on emotion than on judg-
ment. That night he conferred with no
one except Secretary Lansing.
Yesterday believing hasty judgments
had sufficiently cooled to begin assess
ing the true situation, he laid it before
the cabinet and asked for the opinions
of individual members. Already the
opinion had formed that the course of
the United States was almost inevitable
and in this he was supported by the
cabinet officers. Some speeches were
made at the meeting, it was learned to-
day, which stirred all present. The view
was general that a supercrisis had been
reached, although there were some pre-
liminary differences on the exact course
which should be followed.
VISITS CAPITOL.
Then the president made his trip to
the capitol yesterday afternoon. He
wanted members of the senate to give
him an idea of general public sentiment.
Again his view was confirmed, for the
great majority of the senators favored
an immediate break.
The president saw no callers last
night Late into the night he worked
on his speech to congress and then went
to bed. This morning he read the doc
ument over again and finally decided to
take it to congress. Once the decision
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Chinese Say Americans
Are Joining Japanese
In Big Canal Project

PEKING. Feb. 5.--A New York dis
patch to the newspaper ksahi Shimbun
of Toxic, printed at Toxic on January
% and reprinted in Picking, saying that
willard ID. Straight, in behalf of the
American International corporation, and
Vice President Eijiro Ono, Of the In
dustrial Bank of Japan, are negotiating
for the reconstruction of the Grand canal
jointly by American and Japanese CAPT
talists, has created a commotion in poll
teal and newspaper circles.
The Picking Gazette denounces the ru-
mored cooperation as a Japanese at
tempt to fortify Japan's claims to the
German interests in Shantung province,
saying:
THE inevitable result of an attempt
by Americans to cooperate with the
Japanese in China will be that they will
be grouped in the same category with
the Japanese"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Troops In Honolulu
Ready for Emergency

HONOLULU. Feb. 5.-The troops at
SchofielG barracks have been ordered
into Honolulu and plans were completed
TODAY for them to camp in the capitol
grounds where it was announced they
would be ready for any emergency.
The United States marshal swore in
a large number of deputies TO-DAY for
service as guards. All army and navy
leaves have been Cancelled and officers
and men recalled to their posts. The
cruizer st. Louis is patrofng the harbo1
entrance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Coolest Weather
Since 1895 Reported
In State of Florida


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 5-What
is believed to have been the coldest
weather in the history of Florida, and
certainly since the big freeze" of 1895
which Destroyed almost completely the
citrus industry, was felt throughout the
northern and central portions of the
state this morning. Because of the in
ability to reacn a greater part OF the
state by telegraph on account of wire
troubles caused by last nights high
wind, complete reports are not avail
able.
1t is feared that many citrus trees are
badly damaged and probably killed, in
the northern portion of the state at
least, as warm weather recently hao
caused sap to begin running and many
growers had started budding their
trees. Vegetables in the ground are
said to have been killed far down the
peninsula
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06

20 TIE affected parts
This simpss. practical methe-i applies the
medicine .vmers sprays d0ucheS, OintnlentS
etc. cannot possibly -. Its effect i sOotn-
ing and healing. and Is entirely harmless.
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want to Shqs~ you what our Remedy viii do.
To prove the beneficial. pleasant effect,
TIE BiOsssr Company. 2Ia Waltun St, At
Iz1ta. Ca will mail absolutely free TO any
ssgfsvpr saulnle that will verify their
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rrutsfrx (. v.sue SCue 81 the Remedy for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Norway Gets Protest
On German U-Boats

BERLIN, Feb. =.-CBy Wireless -
Germany has sent a protest to the Nor
wegian and Swedish governments re-
garding the treatment of German sub
marines. The protest is directed partic-
ularly at Norway. The semi-official
Nordeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says it
is hoped no situation which cannot be
adjusted by mutual understanding will
be created.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Withdrawal of Whitlock
Would Cause Anxiety

LONDON, Feb. 5..The status of
Americans i'm Belgium attached to the
relief committee is causing committee
anxiety. The London headquarters has
cahled to Washington for instructions.
II is believed here that the rutpure
between the United States and Germany
will result in the withdrawal of the
American minister Brand Whitlock. from
Belgium. but it is hoped that neutral
nations will be able to continue the re
lief work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
INVESTIGATION OF EDDA
SINKING IS DEMANDED
Sweden Makes Demand and
Reserves Her Right for
Future Action
(By Associated Press,)

LONDON, Feb. 5.-According to
Reuters Stockholm correspondent
the wedish government, as a
result of the torpedoing on January 20
of the Swedish steamer Edda, has in
structed the Swedish charge d affairs at
Berlin to demand an investigation of the
case by Germany. Sweden reserves her
right for future action.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Piles Cured in 6 to Ia Days

Your druggist will refund money If
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to IA days. The
first application gives Ease & Rest.
50c-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Red Cross Prepares
For War Relief Work

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-Identic tele
grams ordering immediate preparations
for active war relief work were dis
patched today by the American Red
Cross headquarters here to 2s5 CHAPTERS
throughout the country. First aid class
es are to be organized and other prepar-
atoms begun on a broad scale.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06

a pipe OF reasty
prepared cigarette.
I b . sInoEe-yaIsSg
reaches all the air
gsasSa EeS of thE
bead. nose AMI
hraf- ~ the
4 iSeaSp is carried
iUtu Fs'e<e PAS
szges with the air
you breath. so the
suti~s...Ji,. healing
F-srUr u this Rem
ely is carried with
the breath directly
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
Long Live Germany
Shouted in Mexico
(By Associated PresS,)

BROWNSVILLE. Tex, Feb. 5.-A
small crowd of German sympati1izers
paraded the streets Of Matamoras, Mex
fco' opposite here tonight, shouting
viva Alemania-" and Long live Ger
many" After a report from Mexico City
that Germany had declared war against
the United States was published
The guard about the arsenal at Har-
Ian, Tex, was reinforced tonight on in
structions from Washington,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06

~SEHatA avn
rtHC az our M r.
al cixENtteS. n
you wish 70 rvn-
tinue thu treat
weut, IL viii cost
only une dollar
Tor A months sup
ply for the pipe.
or s box contain
tn- gnc hundred
i=arpttes. We pay
postage.
IL rCu are a
} H- Hsa~sw - r.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06
NJ dedicated Smoke
Drives Out Catarrh
Try This Pleasant Herb Smoke.
Sent Free BY Mail.

Dr. BloSssr. who has devoted forty years
20 the treatment II Catsrrh. is the origins-
tor Of a certain combination Of medical
herbs. flowe-x and berries 10 ~ smoked in
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-02-06

tsrrh. Asthma. Catarrhal Deafness. Or If sub
i~ct - frequent colds. ssRd your name and
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