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The Washington herald., 1917-07-06
Basement Store

Mill Length Sale of Drapery Materials. Values all
the way up to Zoe. Wonderful qualities. Ise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
StOWeH Sees Attempt
BY Berlin to TWiSt Lam
Germany Would Have international Blockade Code Suit
Exigencies of UBoat Warfare He Says, Urging y. 5.
Not to Comply with Arrogant Demands

70 learn whether she will permit 10 al
other neutrals the weekly trading ship
20 Falmouth mentioned IN her memo
raPdum Just published.
Should she fail 20 do so the opera
tons would lack the essential feature
of a blockade. which is that II must
apply TO all neutrals alike. This was
clearly established in the famous case
of the Franciska. In that case the
Privy Council denied the validity Of
the alleged British blockade on the
ground that British ships received
licenses 10 trade with the blockaded
port. The same principle would apply
equally in the case OF a discrimination
in favor OF one neutral at the expense
o. others.
Penalty Most Important
After all, blockade or no blockade,
the most important point in the whole
matter has 10 do with the penalty for
The violation Of the prohibition against
entering the blockade zone" In ac-
cCrdance with the well recognized prin-
c.ples Of international law, the penalty
for an attempted breach of blockade IS
coniiscation OF the ship and cargo. Ex-
cept in the case Of flight or resistance
20 capture, merchant vessels cannot be
sunk until provision mas been made
for the safety of the passengers and
crew. Turning them adrif- in small
boats on the open sea will not suffice.
We lind again the same old question
OF Germany attempt to twist the law
10 suit the eXigeHcies OF her submarine
warfare But it may be confidently
asserted that the evolution of interna-
tiOnal law is in direction 20 favor
the rights of neutrals and noncom-
batants instead Of restricting and fur
Their harassing neutrals in the enjoy
ment Of the rights. which they arc now
recognized 70 possess.
By refusing 10 issue passports 10
Americans, as announced IN the press,
our government is, IN fact, preventing
Americans from sailing on British yes
sells | hope after the stand Of the
President last April that we shall
have no craven compliance with the
arrogant demands of Germany. We
should let Germany understand that a
nation of a hundred millions will throw
themselves into the struggle u she
dares to take the life OF one American
within or without the prescribed area
i'm defiance of international law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

and executive heads Of the govern
ments a final and personal Offer Of
mediation.
May We remind YOU that hasty re-
actions CT the public press have not in
earlier crises repre- sented the fuuda-
mental feeling OF the people?
ave believe that your greu. oppor-
tunity as fighting leader OK the peo-
pie Of this country Is a- hand. The
men and women VINO elected YOU viii
back you in the most extreme measures
for keeping this country clear O. any
gnoHlinious eleventh hour psrt.cipa-
ton IN a struggle for mastery which is
not their own
Besides Mr. Peabody. the message
was signed b. John Lovejoy Elliott,
Agnes Brown Leach, Joseph Cannon,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
Will Oppose ForcefuI
Moves at Madison
Square Garden
WILSON URGED
BE MEDIATOR
American Neutral Confer
ence Committee Has
FOur-HOur Session

William Jennings Bryan will speak
at a peace demonstration in Madison
Square Garden tonight. George Foster
Peabody. who will preside, and twenty
three other members OF the American
Neutral Conference CoHmittee con-
ferred four hours at AZ Fifth Avenue
Yesterday afternoon for the purpose
Of urging President Wilson not to de-
clare war on Germany. At its conclu-
sion this appeal was telegraphed TO
the President:
I've recognize the perplexity OF the
problem before you and we wish TO
express our confidence in your wisdom
AID power Of leadership. We believe
that the United States, having had the
courage % stand apart throughout the
duration Of the war as the great rep
resentative Of TIE interests of civiliza-
ton at large, should refuse to allow
herself to be dragooned into the war
at the very end by acts Of desperation
committed by any Of the belIigerents.
Would Call on Congress
AT this crisis, We urge:
That you call on Congress and the
press Of the United States for a de-
liberate and unimpassioned considera-
ton OF the international question, with
tho fur1tra If mankind IN mind o. va
as the present crisis.
That YOU call on all the belliger-
ents, both 70 meet, as the Central
Powers have already offered TO do, and
also TO state their terms, as the Allies
already have done
THAT you address 20 the sovereigns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

Harold A. Hatch. Sidney L. Gulick. l.
Hollingswo-th Wood, Oswald Garrison
Willard. Mary X. Simkhovitch. n. W. L.
Dana, Robert Hale. Carlton Hayes,
Emily G. Balch, Crystal Eastman, Max
Eastman. Paul L. Kellogg, the Rev.
John Haynes Holmes, George ". kireh-
wey, Alice Levisohn. Owen r. LoveJoy,
Henry L. Nuzsey, Amos Pinchot, Lii
liam D. Wald and the Rev. Frederick
Lynch.
Mr.. Bryan. who will speak in sup
pert of President Wilson's peace policy,
with certain reservations as 20 the
manner OF Us enforcement. wired the
committee yesterday tha, he opposed
any manner OF force stEinss 20 per
manent peace A luncheon will be
given in hs honor at the Holland
House al noon to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
1916 LICENSES STILL GOOD

The pressing need for autonomous
owners standing in line 20 get their
1917 licenses disappeared yesterdaS'
when il was announced that the po-
lice. BY request Of the Secretary OF
States Office, had agreed TO permit
motorists 20 drive under 1916 licenses
until February Z.
New taxicab licenses bear the WORD
Omnibus and a city ordinance pro
hibits the entrance Of buses into the
narks. The PARK Commissioner. how
ever. has issued Instructions thst
taxicabs shall be permitted, as usual
20 use the park reads, despite the
license plate designation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
400 Hear Suffrage Concert

Four hundred persons attended The
concert and tea for the benefit Of tho
Borough CT Manhattan Suffrage party
YESTERDAY afternoon In the ballroom
of the Colony Club. The concert wa,
given by Mrs. Frederick Peterson anc
Mrs. John Humphrey Watkins, chair
man Of the Suffrage party. The artists
were Nine. Susan Metcalfe-Casals, SO
prano, assisted by her husband, Pablo
Casals, and Giomal Novaes, Brazilian
pianist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

ROGERS PEET COMPANY
Broadway Broadway
a. 18th ST. The at 34th ST
Four
Broadway Corners" Fifth Ave
at Warren at 4lst ST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

Our clothes values to-day,
at regular prices, are better
value than anybody could Of
fer were the making done to-
day.
Everything s up-cost of
woolens, cost of making.
Then why make reduc-
tons?
Because where lots are
broken, where lines need
strengthening, it's better to
hlI in from the higher prices
and so keep variety and sizes
intact at the popular prices.
The mems suits at SIS, for
example, are just as inter
esting to-day as they were last
Fall-more so in some cases,
thanks to revisions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
Messages Frequent. He Saws

on this same subject Mr. Whipple
asked Becker:
From time to time there were state
mcnts from the Connolly house about
events, statements about vari-
Gus things which might affect the
stock market and would be of interest
TO Mr.. Hutton
"Ycs."
Q.-Sometimes two or three a day r.?
A-Ips.
Q-sometimes more and sometimes
less? A.-Yes.
Q-How were these messages
igned? A.-Some were signed 81. A
o." SONG Frank some "F. A."
Q.-And how Addressed Al.
Co. meaning Hutton d Co.
Connolly was recalled as a witness
l1 the morning. and submitted 10
-EllIug examination lasting three
hours. He stuck 20 his original dec
.aration that he could not recall the
exact course Of the gossip and ru-
mOr' on which together with the
Hutton STOCK flash. he based his fore
cast Of the peace note. He met with
smile the suggestion that he might
succeed ID the diplomatic service
should he desire 10 retire from the
brokerage business. Tie was excused
temporarily and may be called later.
Among T0omey's contradictions Of
himself was his testimony that before
The receipt OF the confidential message
from Clement, Curtis d Co. addressed
20 Barrett. there had come on the morn
ing Of December 20, from the same firm
message Of the same purport adj
dressed TO az. f. H. lHutJonI lie
had said previously that the telegram
20 Barrett contained the first news
reaching the Office that day relating 70
the peace note.
The Telegram 20 y. T. H." does not
figure in previous testimony. Nr.
Whipple directed Toomcy to- wire
Clement. Curtis 4 Co., and also Thomp
son. McKinuon & Co., the two Hutton
CORES pondents .n Chicago. for the rec
ords of their teiltales on that day.
Toomey assured MIN that both Chicago
firms had telitaics.
Snowden Heard Lansing
Albert A. Snowden, of New York, a
broker IN international securities, who
was iu Secretary Ian sings Office when
Lansing made the announcement Of the
coming note 20 newspaper men, testi-
fed that he was very much impressed
with the announcement. he made no
use Of his information, he said, and
did not mention Do until . o'clock that
afternoon, when be spoke 10 an ac-
quaintance about 10.
Snowden said that on his way 90
Warrington on the night Of De
cembcr 10 he talked with Secretary
Tumulty and learned. upon requesting
an audience with the President, that
be- vas every busy lie coupled this
statement with Secretary Lansing an
nouncement. he said. a. indicating that
something important was coming
Snowden said others besides news
paper men heard the Secretary an
nouncement. lie thought they were
naval men,
The committee worked short-handed
throughout tho day. owing 20 the inter
national situation. Representative Har-
rison. Of Mississippi, who is member
Of the Foreign Affairs Committee, left
for Warrington. and Representatives
Chipcrfeld and Foster, Of Illinois. Ben
net. Of New York. and Cantrill. OF Ken
.ucky. we're absent from the afternoon
aess on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

N Bsuiinm ATsy. Billiard d Poo,
~ Tabis Mffs Repairs. ~-<4
II e1ppllss hErT Bros 10
20 JnioH saunrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08
ROBINSON SETTLES
COOKING PROBLEMS

Moline and Rock Island women vino
are worried over the servant problem
and the plans Of cooking are advised
TO visit The canvas kitchen Of the John
Robinson circus when the show comes
10 Moline for exhibition Monday, Aug,
Is. The circus employs Japanese chefs
and all the cooking is done by gas.
Which is generated on the grounds.
For years we had trouble with the
cooking arrangements Of The show, and
last season I decided 90 try gas, said
John Robinson, the circus owner.
we had been using wood and coal
and usually our fuel was of inferior
quality. We were generating gas in a
specially built machine for lights i'm
the tents and one day my wife sug
gested that we try the generators IN
the kitchens We attached one TO q
big gridaIe and made several bushel
baskets Of hot cakes IN a very short
time
Next day 7 ordered more Of the
generators and we have since done all
our cooking with gas This gas It's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08
wEDNEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND AReUs-ArGUsr ). 1917

We're fools TO stay In it, Think Of
Atlantic city on night Ike this. or
the mountains This heat has com
pletely unstrune me She rqImmarea
through the confusion on Ter table
then inquired of the dresser. Croft
where are my white gloves
They haven't come baek from the
cleaners" Mrs, Croft answered.
"Noe back7 Then you didn't sena
them when I told you You're getting
altogether shiftless. Croft When I
tell you 10 30 a thing want it done.
II hope I drop dead if
II hope you DO" snapped The indie-
nant girl q told you to attend 10
them; now I've nothing but soiled
ones"
The dresser began TO weep silently.
She was a small. timid old woman.
upon whose manifest need OF employ
ment Lorelet had taken pity some time
before. Her forgetfulness had long
been a trial to both her employers.
That's right; turn on the food
gates Knocked Lilas. You stop that
sniveling or I'll give you something to
cry for. I'm nervous enough tonight
without having you IN Mysteries. Re
member. if 1T ever HAPPENS again you'll
go-and youth take something with
you TO think about" Selling the clean
est pair Of gloves at hand. she flung
out Of the room in a fine fury.
'You won't let her-fire me? need
work, I do" quavered Mrs. Croft
Now, now. Don't mind her temper
You know Lilas is excitable'
'Excitable?" Croft wiped red eyes
with corner Of her apron. rs that
what you call it? I'll be glad If her
millionaire takes her OUT OF the bust
ness, ike she thinks he will Poor
mani He's laying up trouble for him
self, that ne IS. She'll land him in the
divorce c0urt-witb her iash-ught pho
tographs."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08

you settled; we could take Peter TO a
specialist, and maybe he could be
cured. We could 90 abroad and get
the help of those German surgeons
I've always wanted to travel"
When LoreIet reached the theater
that evening she found Lllas Lynn en-
tertainiDg q caller who had been more
than once ia her thoughts during the
day. Miss Lynn's visitor was q well
tailored man who gave a first impress
sion OF extreme physical neatness. He
was Immaculate in attire, his skin was
dne, his color fresh, q pair Of small.
imperturbable eyes were set IN a smil,
ing face beneath q prematurely gray
head. Max MeIcher was 81 figure on
Broadway; he had tie entree to all the
stage doors; he frequented the popular
cafes. where he surrounded himself
with men. Always afabIe, usually at
leisure. Invariably obiiging, he had
many friends
Alt Lorelei's entrance he smiled and
nodded without rising, then continued
his earnest conversation with Miss
Lynn. None Of their words were au-
dible TO- rhe last conner until AIelcher
rose TO leave: then LiIas halted him
with q nervous laugh, saying:
Remember. n it doesn't go. it's 3
Joke. and ! run to cover"
eft viii 60" he told her, quietly, as
he sraiIed out
"Wlat are you two pianBiHg2" In
guired Lorelei
Nothing. Max drops in regularly,
he u1a# ro INA uvaaf ON mo fIzz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08
CHAP ER ".

N9 matter how chaotic tho general
household schedule. E.orelei was always
sszar.l af ten hours sleep. dainty
breaa anaB rising. and q substan-
raf maaI before theater time Her
mother w ta IF that this program was
reHefaasr adhered to. Irrespective.
also rs .ar careless disregard Of social
appointments. SIZE was never permit
taa te one with the hsirdresser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08

Lorelei swung around from her mir
ror. What do you meanF"
'0h. I heard her. and that Jew-that
Maxeg Meleher They've got pho
tographer and witnesses. Your brother
is one of EN-
'sJime What
TITS true. It's a bad crowd Mister
Tlm's in with And there's something
big in the air Millions it IS. And her
saying shesH box my ears The busy!
I've heard EN- talking before tonightF
TEL me everything. CFoft-quickly I"
7 have Only yon better warn your
brother
The assistant stage manager thrust
his head through the curtains. shout
ing: Your cue, Miss knight What
the devil
With a gasp. Lorelei leaped to her
feet and fed from the room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08

generated FROM gasoline and air End
gives the best Of satisfaction. Our
show ls the only travelling organization
in the country using gas for cooking
purposes. The chef question was sell
tied By engaging Japanese. These lit
tie fellows are clean and neat and
quick They work splcndidly and get
results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08

~ 3 n - - Mi ~
how easy Tilas gets hers. OF course.
II Lorelei could marry Wharton. that
would be different but he's no sucker.
How Is Lilas going 10 get hers g''
insisted Iorelei.
Wait ard see James returned TO
his paper
shell never marry him she hates
him"
Jim laughed. and his sister broke out
irritably
why be so mysterious? Anybody
would think you'd robbed a bank"
Jim looked UP again. and this time
with q scowl. We'll. every time
come through with a suggestion ma
crabs it. What's the use Of talking
10 pair Of haymakers like you. any
how 7 could grab a lot Of coin for us
If you'd let me why N8xey has been
after me q dozen times about you but
knew You wouldn't stand FOR it."
"Blackmail, eh2'
Jim was highly disguised What's
the difference how you pronounce it,
1t spells k-a-I-e, and 1T takes a good
looking girl to pub of q deal in this
town All right-play for Bob Wbar-
ton ia Ike ia meet him, though: be
can do me a lot Of good
How"
ell he dropped eightf0ur hundred
I'm Heblings Sixth avenue joint the
other night Maxey owns O place on
Forty-sixth street where the sky is the
limit
His sister was staring at him Curl
ously. She had voiced misgivines con
corning his activities Of late. but Jim
had never satisfied her inquiries. Now
she asked. what is your share?8
The young man laughed a little IN
cornforta bly,. Forty per cent. That's
usual If he's going 10 gamble some
where I might as well be in on it,"
The girls next words. however, left
no doubt as to her feelings.
You're fine specimen aren't vour e.
Her lip curleG, mother and son started
at the bitterness Of the tone. Ugh.
What q mess you've made of things.
Two years ago we We're decent and
now LoreIei-s voice broke, her
eyes filmed over with tears. "Td give
anything iu the world # we were all
back in Vale. It took only two years.
of the city to sI6H us"
ria! Better tF5 Vale again 1op
emu I'D stFalshllae1ef Il you ala. You
tAl14 you e'uia go h4eA' DUG you
couian nobody can after tney We
had q taste oI t1e city.
ITS all wrong Tie whole thing
lS-EolJeh, sometimes Aale H'5 sen
Lore-ei eloEea-
sirs. Ahl21i spoke re1F2TInziy.
ION ne SHY. dear h"a Aao" we
ga II all Tor You hlI we re not COM
planning Mrs Nn-sht pat added feel
ing iH52 hef words e ooL' "all
fou TO I'VE me way we've AA1 80 AVe-
We want you - 5e Ii'1 anu la nave
poor. Peter has suffered"
.Bon'fsa cried the girl farerlnzlv
Il think Of him every hour"
"FIc isn't the sort that complains. 7
consider il very thoughrless of YOU TO
behave ms you Go and make it harder
for us. Mrs. Knight shifted and
yvfred her ewes vEpreHDon T.arelef
xs.a,+ IN far ana l7fs7 her face r7oon her
rrotbar,s shou1aar
IN 4or,+ -ar+ IL. ~. rr1-frz :, era
ro3rrouraa .ssr+ sometimes I'm zrrI,
with DISGUST ana then again I'm
frf07,+ar,e5 AIN rha men meet are
beasts That whole marty was sordid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08
Prairie Farmers
Rock Island County Directory

will e
l. ne c reri n
The he
the the number Of owned
rcnta
livestock poultry viii be classified under different
directory viii also general farm data and agricultural
hgE a roads
churches Illinois
the labor required 70 compile and
r
all completely possible no
error a9rein y 0u al farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-08

Continued Next Saturday,
All the news all the time-The
Argus
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
NO SECOND GALL FOR
MEN, SAYS CROWDER
Provost Marshal General Declares He
Does Not Know Wilson
Intends One.

Washington, Sept. s--Provost Mar
shal General Crowder in issuing new
rulings concerning the execution of th'
selective draft law yesterday reiterated
that no date has been set for second
call for men for the national army and
that so far as known no second cal
is contemplated by President Wilson.
Rulings issued yesterday provide that
a registrant whose order of liability does
not permit of his being selected for the
first quota cannot, even at his own re-
quest, be advanced and sent with that
quota.
The acceptance of substitutes for men
selected for military duty is prohibited
and local boards are instructed not to
consider claims for exemption based upon
a discharge of registrant from the army,
navy or marine corps at the expiration
of enlistment or for some physical dis
ability since corrected.
Another ruling is that registrants may
in certain circumstances be exempted or
discharged to enable them to continue in
non-military pursuits, but after select
ed for military service they may not be
assigned to non military service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
ONE NEW CASE IN BARRE.
Polio Will Probably Delay Opening of
City Schools Still Further.

Another case of poliomyelitis, the 18th
to be reported in Barre since the disease
made its appearance in July, has devel'
opened. The patient is child in the
family of Peter Taylor, who lives at OF
East street. The house has been quar-
antined and the usual precautions are be.
ing taken to restrain people who may
have been exposed.
Three cases have developed within 10
days, and sporadic outbreaks of the dis
ease probably will have the effect of
postponing the day when the public and
private schools of Barre are to be re-
opened. A fortnight ago the school com
mission decided to reopen the city schools
mary were to be resumed on the same
Sept. Is, and sessions at Goddard sem
day. Yesterday Supt. G. H. White was
in conference with members of the com
mission, and while the final decision rests
with the board of health, it is under
stood that some of those consulted be-
lieye that conditions justify another
postponement. In verifying the report
of a case on East street, DIR. J. w.
secretary of the local board of
health, stated this forenoon that the
schools will not be reopened until two
weeks after the last new case IN re-
ported. There is feeling that the end
Of September will see the last of polio
myelitis in Barre, and it is possible that
the reopening of schools may be deferred
until Oct. /, or thereabouts.