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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17
Administration Officials Expect
Him to Appear Soon Before
Legislative Body.
BERLIN MAY HOLD MOVE
TO BE A WARLIKE ACT
Protests Against Tie-Up of American
Commerce From All Sections of
Country Being Received.

Administration officials are now look
ing forward to President Wilson ap-
pearing before Congress soon, to lay
before that body the problem of
whether American ships shall be armed
with naval guns for protective pur-
poses.
There exists a belief, that Germany
may contend that the arming of Amer-
can merchantmen would constitute a
warlike act.
In consideration of this possibility
there are grounds for believing today
that President Wilson may lay tho
problem of arming American ships be-
fore Congress, because of the fact that
that body is charged with constitu-
tional control of commerce between the
United States and foreign countries.
There were indications of this in
Washington today. although there were
no indications as to how soon Presi-
dent Wilson may take this step. In
fact. it is believed that he has not yet
made up his mind as to when he will
advise with Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-17

Sworn Net Circulation. Month Of January.
1917, Daily Average. s:.755, Sunday, e0oSo
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
HAYS WOULD BLOCK
 STATE N0TE ISSUE
FORMER GOVERNOR GEORGE w. HAYS ASKS CHANCELLOR TO
 ENJoIN TREASURER.
CLAIMS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Basic Law of 1874 Forbids Such Per formance, Says Petitioner Asking That Legislative Act of 1917
 Be Held Invalid.
Little Rock


 Former Governor George W. Hays filed bill in the Pulaski Chancery Court to block the issuance of the s700,000 bonds authorized by the last Legislature. The complaint seeks an injunction against R. c. Mcdaniel, state treasurer, to prevent MT. Nc Daniel from carrying out provisions of the law on grounds that it is in "di- rect conflict with the constitution.
 The note issue bill, in addition to authorizing the s75O,00ON note issue, carried a s50,000 appropriation to pay expenses incurred in floating the issue and for the first years interest.
 "Your petitioner states that by virtue of said act No. 100, said the complaint, the state treasurer is re- quired to perform certain ministerial duties to give the note issue legal ef- feet.
 Your petitioner would further state that said act is in direct conflict with the Constitution of the State of Ar kansas. which was adopted in 1874, and is therefore unconstitutional and of no effect, and that the said R. G. McDaniel. as state treasurer afore- said, unless restained, will do the acts set forth in said act to carry same into execution"
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
SECRET AGENTS
 TRAIL MASTER SPY
IT IS SAID THEY HAVE CHEW THAT WILL LEAD TO ARREST
 OF AN ORGANIZATION


 Washington.-The secret agents of the government are on the trail of the master spy"
 Convinced that spy organization of high efficiency, under the control of master executive, is responsible for the continued munitions expio- sions and fires which reached their climax in the Eddystone disaster, Un- cle Sam's army of spy eatchers were seeking the center of the network of plots. Evidence discovered in con- nection with the Eddystone explo- sion, while closely guarded, is known to have shown that the disaster was engineered from a distance by well organized conspiracy. Department of Justice agents refuse to discuss their discoveries, but it was stated that they have found the trail that they hope will lead to the arrest of the head of the spy organization.
 In this connection it was stated that the continued bomb plots and in- cendiary fires, with their consequent losses of life, will probably lead to the fixing of a death penalty for such crimes. Under the presidents war time authority he would be able to impose the death penalty on enemy aliens plotting or consummating such crimes. A simple proclamation would inaugurate capital punishment.
 The decision of the spy catchers that the spy activities are centralized and under efficient control, led to the revival of reports that German gov ernment official or army officer was in the United States in disguise, direct ing the plotters. Capt. Hans von Pa pen, the German military attache who was withdrawn from this country St the request of the government for plotting activities, was mentioned in this connection. Von Papen was re- ported to be in the United States se- cretly short time before war was declared, but the secret agents were unable to locate him.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
.U-B0AT WARFARE
 BROUGHT ID !. {
UNITED STATES DEsTRoyep :. FIRED UPON BY AN ENEMY
 SUBMARINE.
100 MILES SOUTH OF N
Presence of submersble in wsater, Waters Gives Rise To Query as To Whether Teutons Have Bases o,
 This Side of the Atlantic.

Boston.-The war was brought to the shores of this country when tho United States destroyer Smith ro ported by radio that an enemy sub. marine had tried unsuccessfully to torpedo her 100 miles south of New York. Additional reports were re. eeiyed from the destroyer and wera forwarded to Washington.
 Nothing of an official nature regard. ing the additional reports were made public here. A suggestion in shipping circles that the lookout on the Smith had perhaps mistaken a large fish for torpedo in the uncertain light of the early morning met with the re. ply that the Smiths officers "stood by their original statement"
 The Navy Departments version of the original statement was:
 Reported from Fire Island light ship to the naval stations at Boston and New York an enemy submarine was sighted by the United States steamship Smith, running apparently submerged Submarine fired tor pedo at the United States steamship Smith, which missed her by 30 yards. The wake of the torpedo was plainly seen crossing the bow. Submarine dis appeared.
 Whether the swift destroyer dash ed for the spot where the U.Boat was thought to be lurking was not made known by officers who had seen the Smiths report of the incident Neith- CT could it be learned here whether there was chance for the Smiths quick firers to come into action. It was learned, however, that another destroyer passed near the position mentioned in the Smiths report with out sighting anything unusual.
 With submarine war brought close to the doors of America, the possibil- ity that German U-boats may have bases on this side of the Atlantic is revived. The raid of the U-53 and the Deutschland's two trips demonstrated that German submarines could escape the British naval eordons and reach America. Whether submersible could make such a trip and return without getting supplies on this side of the Atlantic is doubted. Many off cials here always have believed that the U-53 had mother ship. The pos sibility that merchant submarines of the Deutschland type now converted to carriers of fuel oil and supplies, might accompany fotillas of the war boats on their transatlantic raids, is recognized as being ever present. The possibility of bases having been plant ed by the German raiders recently at large in the South Atlantic is one of the foremost
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
STAGGERING BLOW
 DEALT ID GERMANS
FORTY MILES OF STRONGEST PART OF HER LINE WRIST
 ED FROM HER.
100000 REPORTED KILLED
From soissons To craonne, German Line Runs Along a Series of Hills of An Average Height of 500 Feet,
 With Deep Valleys Between.

Paris.-Germany suffered another when 40 miles of the strongest part of her line was wrested from her with an estimated loss of nearly 100000 killed, wounded and prisoners. All France halls the victory as brilliant demonstration of the skill of her gen erals and the courage of her troops.
 Measured by the amount of terri tory freed, the victory does not com pare with the Somme offensive, which opened month ago, but viewed from the amount of destruction done to the enemy's armed forces and the damage to his military prestige, it is far greater success. Here there can be no question either of pervious planned retreat or a surprise. The enemy expected an attack and made every precaution to defeat it.
 From Soissons to Craonne the Ger man line runs along q series of hills of an average height of 500 feet, with deep valleys between. The attackers advanced up the valleys under cross fire from each flank, but the artillery curtain, on a new plan invented by British general, was so effective that the operation was carried out at a less cost than might be expected.
 The weak point of the German line is from Craonne to Rheims, where the ground is more level Here the attack made more progress and the danger of rupture of the line became so imminent that the Germans brought in all available reserves. The re- serves were smashed by the French field artillery, which kept close on the heels of the waves of infantry The result of operations is that the great western battle has now joined along a front of close to 150 miles, more than one-third of the mighty line from Switzerland to the sea.
 The tremendous assault on the Ger. man lines had long been carefully planned. and for month past French artillery had been pounding the ena- my's position.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
uphoIds Mississippi Law.

Jackson, Miss.-The Mississippi Stu preme Court decided that the initia- tive, referendum and recall amend ment to the state constitution adopt ed by the voters in 1914 and promul- gated at the 1916 session of the Legis- lature was legally adopted, and, there fore, part of the fundamental laws of the state. It had been contended the amendment had not received major ity of the votes cast in the 1914 cleo tion.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Rouuh On Mar Brides.

n.-Representative Brit ten of Illinois introduced a resolution proposing that exemption of married men from military duty under any fu- ture compulsory service legislation shall not aply to those married after April 1, this year, except under a spe- cial order of the secretary of war.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
u. S. Saves sa5o.ooo.

Washington.-The government has saved S850,000 on cartridge cases bought for the navy under the recent agreement made with copper produc' CTS by Bernard Baruch of the Advls- ory Commission of the Council of Na- tional Defense. MT. Baruch is Work ing on similar agreements with leaa zinc and oil producers.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

The first advertisement of the lands embraced in the proposed Poca- hontas-D s-Dalton-Ravenden Springs-Elm Store and State Line road district has just been published Promoters of the road say that they have good majority of the land owners on the pe- tition. May is set for the hearing. This road will be about 30 miles long and it is expected to be part of the Ozark Trail between Memphis and Springfield
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
TREASON DEFINED;
 ALIENS ARE WARNED
DECLARES WHEN AT WAR U. s. IS IN A VERY DIFFERENT POSI-
 TON FROM NEUTRAL.

Washington.-AlI persons in the United Statesg citizens and aliens, are warned in a proclamation issued hY President Wilson that reasonable acts or attempts to shield those commit ting such acts will be vigorously pro- secuted by the government.
 At war, the United States is in 3 very different position from the neu- tral. Bomb plotters may now be gripped with an iron hand Not only are conspirators themselves subject to heavy penalties, but any one, even a German resident, who has knowledge of reasonable acts and fails to make known the facts to the authorities, may be sent to prison for seven years and fined s1,000 for misprision of treason.
 The presidents proclamation, in part follows:
 "Whereas, all persons in the United States, citizens as well as aliens, should be informed of the penalties which they will incur for any failure to bear true allegiance to the United States;
 "Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Will son, president of the United States, hereby issue this proclamation to call especial attention to the following pro- visions of the constitution and the laws of the United States:
 "Section to article III of the con- stitution provides, in part: Treason against the United States, shall con- sist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giv- ing them aid and comfort
 'The criminal code of the United States provides:
 "'Seetion Whoever, owing alleg- lance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enc mics, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or else where, is guilty of treason.
 ".Sec. 2.-Whoever is convicted of treason shall suffer death; or, at the discretion of the court, shall be i'm prisoned not less than five years and fined not less than $10,000, to be levied on and collected out of any or all oi his property, real and personal, oi which he was the owner at the time of committing such treason, any sale or conveyance to the contrary not withstanding.
 "sSec 3-Whoever, owing alleg lance to the United States and having knowledge of the commission of any treason against them, conceals and does not, as soon as may be, disclose and make known the same to the president or to some judge or justice of particular state, is guilty of mis prision of treason and shall be i'm prisoned not more than seven years and fined not more than $1000.
 "'Sec. 6.-If two or more persons in any state or territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction O the United States, eonspire to over throw, put down or to destroy by force the government of the United States or to levy war against them, or to op pose by force the authority thereof l or by force to prevent, hinder or de l lay the execution of any law of tht | United States, or by force to seize take or possess any property of tn, 1 United States contrary to the author l ity thereof, they shall each be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than six years, or both"
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
. Mines Have onened Anain-

Kansas City, Mo.-Work was resum- ed at all mines of the Missouri district of the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association. The mines, which employed about 5000 men, were closed last week as result of walkout at Kirksville, Mo.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
No Cold. stnrane Enna

Washington.-Practically the entire stock of eggs held in storage through the winter was exhausted March |. only 3,20O cases remaining from the 100000 cases held last August 1, the federal Bureau of Markets announced
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
citv Tn Give AirnIane.

Charleston, S. GAS a display of Its patriotic spirit, Charleston will give an s8,0OO airplane to the govern ment as an expression from the eiti- zens. Fred c. Peters, collector oI port, is the originator of the move ment.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Navy Recruitinn Brisk.

Washington.-Recruiting for the navy is bringing in more than a thou sand men day under the press of war emergency. Officers if the fleet are highly pleased with the character of the recruits.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Mil Renatriate Americans

Washington Senator Owen intro. duced bill to authorize the secre- tary of state to repatriate such Amer jeans who have enlisted in the allied armies and in consequence lost their American citizenship.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Given Religious Liberty.

Petrograd.- Russian provision al government repealed all laws act ually in force limiting the rights of Russian citizens regarding creeds and religions.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Postpone Bridoe Paoeant.

Memphis, Tenn.-The pageant planned to be held next month in cele- bration of the completion of the Hara- han railroad and wagon bridge across the Mississippi river here, has been postponed until after the termination of the war. The bridge was construct ed at a cost of approximately $4OOO,- 900. 6
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Elks For Patriotisnn

Boston.-The national convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, to be held here July g to IA. will be made the occasion of great patriotic demonstration, the Executive Committee has announced.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Would Fix Food Prices

Washington.-Immediate creation of federal food commission with power to fix prices and supervise mar keting and distribution in the United States during the war was proposed by the National Agricultural Society
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Restrict Cotton Making.

Stockholm-As the result of Ameri ca's entrance into the war, represeh- tatives of Sweden's cotton mills nave decided to restrict production sharp ly in order to afford employment a' long as possible to the operatives.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Admits pamaaina shins.

Norfolk, va.-Captain Kehrer of the Austrian steamer Budapest, seized by the United States authorities at New port News, admitted he wrecked tue engines and machinery of the steam CT. He is detained at the local Immi- grafton Bureau.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Relief For BeIqians.

Washington. Senator Sterling oi South Dakota introduced a bill to ap. propriate S25, 5,O00O0O for the rellel ol Belgians made dependent by the wal to be disbursed by the American re lief commission.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Pays Hiqh For Ducks.

Albany, N Y.-Henry c. Pnipps paid the State Conservation Comm's' sion $15,000 in settlement or mes against him of illegally trapping wi'a ducks at his estate at Wantaugn, |. z
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Arkansas.rennessse Case Sci

Washington.-The case to settle and determine the boundary line be- tween Arkansas and Tennessee will be heard by the United States Su- preme Court October next. This order was entered in the court.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
To End. Death Penalty.

Jefferson City, Mo.-Governor Garu' her signed the Whitaker bill, Wnlcn prohibits capital punishment Tn Mls' souri. The law becomes effective June IS.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Germans Desert Ar.,,.

El Paso.-Nine priyates of the Unit. ed States army have deserted durjng the last three days. The majority were of German birth and it is believ ed have gone to Mexico.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Shoes of Shark Slime

New York.-A cargo of 1000 shark skins, which will be used instead of leather in shoe manufacturing, arrived here from Cuba. Experiments have produced satisfactory results.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
kitchin Plans To Aid.

Washington. Democratic readiness to pilot the administra ton Leader Ki.chin announced his war projec, through the House.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Uruquay Is Neutral.

Monteyidea.-The Uuruguayan gov ernment issued a decree of neutrality in the war between the United States and Germany and between Cuba and Germany.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
Predicts 2o.cent Bread.

Jacksonville, Fla. - Twenty-cent bread within year was the predic- tion of c. F. Mcdonald of Memphis, president of the National Master Bak- CTS Association, here.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
One American Victim.

Washington.-On American, James Collier, was among the five men kill. ed in the sinking of the British steam CT Crispin.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20
City May Sell Food

Chicago.-A majority of the City Council wants the City of Chicago to engage in buying and selling ice, coal and food as a war measure.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

The College of Agriculture and the agricultural extension service of the University of Arkansas has issued a circular giving the vital points in the report of the conference that met in St. Louis to consider the agricultural situation. This circular tells in con- else form what to do and how to do it. It will be mailed out this week 10 almost 10000 farmers in all parts of Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

State Agricultural Commissioned John H. Page returned to Little Rock from St Louis, where ne attended g. conference of agricultural state heads and Secretary Houston of President Wilson's cabinet relative to the con servation of America s food supply Commissioner Page issued the follow ing bulletin giving the result of the conference:
 T have just returned from confer ence with the United States secretary of agriculture. the commissioners If agriculture presidents of agricultural colleges and experiment station direc- tors from about half of the states of the Union The conference was held in St Louis on the call of Secretary Houston of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, to counsel and devise plans for meeting the emergen- cy that confronts the world in regard to the food supply during the strug- gles of a worldwide war, to which the United States has but recently be- come a party The primary object was to plan for sufficient food sup ply for home consumption while we are at war. and. secondly, to supply as far as possible the deficiency in the food supply of our allies at war with Germany. The plan agreed upon was grouped under four heads. as follows:
 "First-Production and labor.
 Second-Distributi and prices.
 "Fhird-Economy and utilization.
 Fourth-Effective organization
 ''The first with which we are con- cerned is production. It was the agree ment that the cotton acreage would not need to be reduced. However, To- cal conditions must enter into this matter. It is equally important that the country be clothed as well as fed, and full cotton crop will be needed; but we cannot hope to raise a bumper cotton crop at high prices and swap part of it for foodstuff and feed for our stock, as we have done in the past If we eat and feed our stock next year we will have to raise the food stuff and the feed. The corn and grain belt will raise foodstuff and feed this year as usual, but in those sections they are short of labor and can't in- crease their acreage or yield material ly on that account"
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

The Palette school closed with graduating exercises. The two grad uates are N. M Brown and Miss Lucy l.. Graves. The commencement ad- dress was made by Dr. J. B. Byrd of Fort Smith.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

The nine-months boy baby of Mir. and Mrs. Cliff Winters of Pine Bluff was burned to death at the family home when it's cradle tipped over against an open stove during the mothers absence from the room.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

Sixty students of the Arkansas State Normal at Conway volunteered to join a company of guards R. E. Womack and G. Daniel Estes of the Normal, who have had military train- ing in the University of Arkansas, will be in charge.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

The Benton County Record, publish ed at Siloam Springs, has started g movement to entertain members of the Arkansas Press Association with a visit to the strawberry fields of northwest Arkansas while they are on their tour following the Fort Smith meeting May 21, 22 and 23.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

Residents of El Paso community are planning to practice practical pa- triotism by raising the largest crops of corn, potatoes, cabbage, sorghum and hogs ever produced here. School children will raise acres of potatoes and tomatoes.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

A good roads meeting at the court house at McGehee attracted one of the largest crowds ever assembled here. Delegates were present from Lonoke, Hunter, Des Arc, McCrory and Augusta. Committees were ap- pointed to select routes for a propos- ed road rock from Cotton Plant to Hunter, Jelks and McCrory.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

The German-Americans in Johnson county are expressing their loyalty to the United States. Rewards amount ing to $500 are offered by one of their leaders for evidence to convict anyone for so much as attempting to display German flag.
The Pulaskian., 1917-04-20

Arrangements are being completed by Little Rock officers of the An cient Order of United Workmen for the Supreme Lodge meeting here the week of April 23-2S. Will M. Narvis of Muscatine, Iowa, supreme master work, will come to remain until the close of the Supreme Lodge.