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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-24
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-24
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-24
Careful. AVOIDANCE
or OFFICIAL. DIStt SSIoN

While ind,vidual and press seu;i-
mcnt rs IL has found expression is
chiefly critical there j. q careful
avoidance OF any authoritativ. or gov
"rnmcntal expression on ;hc ground
that the fact OF the Presidents re
marks beng addressed 10 the Amer
lean Senate makes this speech entirely
domestic matter. differing from the
notes officially addressed to foreign
powers. For this rcn son. ii is under
stood. there is no, likely 10 be any
declaration OF governmental! views on
The various POINTS raised by The
speech In well-informed govern
mental circles. however III. prevail
ing view appears 10 take tn" follow
ing general course:
That the Presidents statement and
notes have brought nearer a definite
discussion Of peace is considered cor
rect. mainly because the entente repl.
gave specific terms. His reference 10
Tho power Of the United states guaran-
leciHG future peace is also recognized
As in line with the entente view that
any plan to indorsc The peace OF the
future involves tho power TO enforce
the reace agreement. IT is also pointed
out that the Presidents statement that
American participation in guarantees
for future peace depends on the char
actcr Of the terms is in accordance
with Foreign Secretary Ealfour's note
which sought to show that the charac-
ter OF the peace was the chief essen
tiai in determining whether il should
Ice enduring.
The Presidents statement tina; we
have no voice in determining tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-24
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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
Also Authorizes President To Raise Roosevelt Would Take To ume
DIFFERENT BUSINESS
 BUT BETTER BUSINESS
 PREDICTS VANDERLIP
TReoublican A. p. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, May 17.-Different business but better business for Ameri- ca during the war was predicted today by Frank A. Vanderlip, banker and member of the labor committee of the council of national defense's advisory commission. In a prepared statement. Mir. Nanderlip said the war will call for readjustments, but not for diminution in volume of business; that times will be better than ever before and that the people should be getting ready for top speed production that will utilize every energy.
 idea that we want business as usual, or can have business as usual during this great war the better for all," he said.
 ''We want to stop all unnecessary work and unnecessary expenditures short off and concentrate on the inn mense volume of work which will have to be done. Business men should get rid of any foolish fears that economy will bring on general paralysis of indus try or trade.
 There is no danger of not having work for everybody; the trouble is that there is more work in sight than can possibly be done and the question is whether we shall cut off luxuries or necessities. It is absurd under these conditions to talk of the danger of un- employment, an to urge that the people (CCntinued on Page TWo)
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
MUST MAKE READY |. ID MOVE MATERIAL.
 FOOD AND TROOPS
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WASHINGTON, May 17.-An rail- roads have been called upon by the war board of the American Railway asso- citation to readjust their service imme- dlately so as to make available the maximum transportation energy for moving fuel, food, material and troops.
 notice to the roads, announced by Fairfax Harrison, chairman of the board, says:
 "1-Consolidate where practicable through passenger train service and eliminate those trains which are not well patronized.
 2-Reduce the number of special trains and give up running excursion trains.
 5-On branch lines where two trains are operated try to reduce to one train a day.
 4-Where practicable substitute mixed train service for separate pas senger and freight service on branch lines. Closely review number of sched- uled freight trains where tonnage is in- sufficient to load them fully, with a view of reducing the number of trains.
 "5-Where passenger trains are double headed for speed, a readiust- ment of schedules or cutting off cars where possible will release locomotives for freight service.
 6-Reduce as far as practicable Illx- uries such as observation cars. In the interest of economy reduce the present rather elaborate and luxurious bills of fare on many dining cars. ''7-Move company freight on un- derloaded trains. Operate work trains as far as possible in slack times. Store coal in slack times.
 .S-Make proper train loading of primary importance with officials and i train crews. Give publicity to those making good and poor records In connection with his announcement MT. Harrison said the war board finds it inevitable that from time to time it must recommend the adoption of poli- cles which may prove inconvenient to the public. In doing so, however. the board will rely upon the support of public opinion, he asserted.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
MUST WORK HARD F LIBERTY LOAN
 OvERSUBSCR|bED
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 WASHINGTON, May 17.-Repre- sentatives of the federal reserve banks and treasury officials in direct charge of the task of floating the Liberty loan virtually were unanimous tonight in the opinion that a tremendous cam paien must be successfully carried on within the next 27 days if the liberty loan is to meet with the oVer-sub- scription the officials hope for.
 Predictions that the big issue would be over subscribed .everal hundred per cent have not materialized thus fal. There is crying need in the opinion of officials, for the small investor in great numbers to make felt his power.
 The impression still prevails in many quarters that the Liberty loan already has been overs subscribed. This not only is untrue, it was authoritatively said tonight, but probably not one half of the loan has been taken, including allowance for $450 000,0 of treasury certificates of indebtedness already is sued. No figures of subscriptions are being made public by the treasury de- 1 partment.
 A large over sub -scription, officials say, would show that the United States l is in the war to stay until Germany is defeated and that there will be nc stinting of national resources. Seero- i tary McAdoo's trip through the middle west is part of the program to arouse the country. especially the small in- i vestor to the need of making full and immediate response to the govern ments needs
 1 How widespread opinion is that the issue already has been over subscribed 1 is reflected in letters received from some banks which state that in view of the fact that the writers under stand the issue already has been fully taken. they regret that there woull Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
DR. CHAPMAN |S
 CHOSEN MODERATOR
 BY PRESbYTER|ANS

DALLAS, Texas, May 17.-With the election of Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman of Jamaica, N. Y, former evangelist, as moderator late. today, the 129th general assembly of the Presbyterian churches in the United States of America took a step which many of the deiegates said went a long way toward furthering prospects for free union of the two branches Of the churches-the north and south. Many delegates contended that .Dr. Chapman as head of the as sembly would exert an influence to- ward a reunion of the two factions which was promising.
 The other candidates nominated for the office were Dr. Harlan G. Menden- hall of New York and Dr. John R. Kendall, president of the Lincoln Uni versity, Lincoln, Penna.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
INCOME SURTAX SCHEDULES ARE
 BOOSTED AGAIN
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Further drastic increases were written into the income surtax schedules of the war revenue bill by the house in the com mittee of the whole today after an- nouncement by Democratic Leader Kitchin that Secretary McAdoos latest
 stimate of one-half the cost of the first year of the war, which the bill is in- tended to cover, would be about $2245,- 900, ,000
 The increases 9 per cent on all the proposed SurtaXeS on incomes between $4O,0O0 and S1,000,000 as reported by the committee, and a 45 per cent surtax on incomes in excess of $1 ,000, ,000 as proposed by Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin, were included by vote of 146 to 107
 No attempt will be made in the house, MT. kitchin announced tonight. to raise the total of the bill to $2245 OOO. OOO It is probable, however, he added, that the total will be larger than the $1 = 800, 900, 900 contemplated in the original measure and if it is found that more 1 money is needed another bill will be drafted at the next session of congress. Many members believe further ef- | forts to make the bill total $2,245, ,0OO.- i 900 will be made on the floor or in the O. morrow and daily thereafter to con- Sider changes in the bill
 statement prepared by a commit tee expert tonight said that the surtax increases would add about S66 900 900 to the total of the bill during the com :, ing year. Statements on the floor as to the amount they would raise ranged from $100,000, 000 downward
 l The Surtaxes, which would be added l to the normal taxes provided by the 1 old law under the Lenroot amendments 1 would be as follows:
 l Between $40,000 and S60.00O ten per cent; $6O,000 and sS0000 thirteen and three e-fourths; sS0,00O to $1OO 900 sev- enteen and half; s100,0O0 to sl5O. 900 tWenty-one and quarter; $150,OOO to s2O0,0OO twenty y-five; $20O,0O0 to s25O.- 900 thirty; S250,000 to $300, 900 thirty three and three -fourths; $30O.0OO to s3OO,O thirty-s seven and a half; s5OO.- | 900 to $1,000,000 forty -one and one quarter, and $l 000,000 and over forty 1 five per cent
 Representative F'ordney of Michigan protested vehemently today against
 additions to the income tax rates. He
 proposed a stamp tax placed on checks
 Whlch ne said would raise S1,000, GOO. 900 a year Wealth, he insisted. should not i be taxed more at this time
 MT: Lenroot assailed the plan of tax ! Ing the poor on necessaries of life and l permitting the rich to retain their "eaith subject to emergency taxes.
 E1ortS of Representative Curry of CahIornla to insert an amendment to increase the exemption on single per sons from $1,000 to $2,00O and on mar red persons from $200O to s3OOO
 Jailed by vote of 100 to 5O Durine
 this debate it was pointed out by Rep-
 resentatlve Longworth of Ohio that
 hngiands present exemption is only
 So5o for all persons either single or
 hlafrled and that in some countries the
 exemption is as low at $50
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
Seaale Chosen

LINCOLN, H., May 17.-F. A. Seagle, of Chattanooga, Tenn, was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly late today.
 The vote for Mir. Seagle was 61 to A for the Rev. F. L. Noel of Marshall, Texas. Elder Seagle succeeds the Rev. J. L. Price of Campbell, Mo-, retiring moderator
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
PHOENIX
 SEEKING l: b|(55 (';AhP
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WASHINGTON, May 17.-Complete plans for housing 22O0O men at each of 92 divisional cantonment camps in which the war army is to be trained, have been worked out by war depart ment officials, and construction work will be undertaken as soon as com manders of the military departments have designated the sites.
 Twelve of the camps will go to the new southeastern department, com manded by Major General Leonard Wood, making 264,00O troops assigned to that department. Six camps will be established in the central department, six in the southern three in the west ern, four in the eastern and one in the northeastern department.
 The building will be done by contract under supervision of army officers. Colonel l. W. Littell. of the quarter masters corps has been placed in gen eral charge of construction by Secre- tary Baker and has nearly completed the organization of his forces
 In effect the project is to build 32 towns complete with all necessary equipment and facilities. It will re- quire 6,000,000 feet of lumber, which was adopted bechuse the cost of can vas is so high and the supply so short. If tents were used 1t would require two complete sets a year to keep the men under cover. There will be 2,000 buildings in each encampment. These will include quarters for officers and men, stables, kitchens, mess halls, bath houses and storerooms in addition to numerous structures for special pur- poses. The majority of the barracks will be long, low, one story affairs.
 Each town will cover a little more than a square mile of ground not in- cluding the big tract of land necessary for drilling and military operations during training.
 The quartermaster's department has laid plans for the erection of central groups of warehouses and storage buildings which will be situated con- veniently as to transportation lines an6 will be the supply depots for the camps
 Phoenix Has chance
 Does Phoenix want to actually dou- ble its population over night?
 A method of effecting such a start ling increase in population was brought to light yesterday in telegram iron Brigadier General Green of Fl Paso who announced that Phoenix was being considered as a likely location for ont
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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
RUSSIAN CHIEFS
 TO REMAIN AT
 HEAD OF ARMIES
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ

PETROGRAD, May r. (via Lon don.)-As a result of a meeting in PetrOgrad of the commanders in- chief from all the fronts except the Caucasus, Generals Brusilcff and Gurko have withdrawn their resigna- tions, and reports of further resigna- tions are refuted by the definite an nouncement that all the commanders have decided to remain at their posts Thus the crisis in the army, which formed an alarming accompaniment to the political crisis, has been aVerted
 Discussing with the temporary gov ernment the serious condition of af- fairs at the front, the commanders declared that the unfortunate phase peace without annexations'' had icund it's way to the army and was there translated into an argument against offensive warfare. This and other harmful doctrines pervading the army and the inability of the officers satisfactorily to explain them had ruined discipline and destroyed authority and prestige of. the officers The discord in Petrograd had natur- ally found an echo everywhere ag the front but the spirit of the sol ders was slowly recovering and tn power of the Russian army was by no means lost.
 General Alexieff, commander ir chief of the Russian armies, said:
 ''The whole gIst of the new ides of reforms cannot be properly un- derstood by the army and this ha. brought about dangerous results. Vt car overcome the consequent loss 0 authority if irresponsible persons ant organizations will cease further t, interfere with our work. I feel as sured that under the new coalition government it will be possible t, conduct military affairs in 9 nor, energetic manner It is time t wake up and stop shouting peac without snnexations.' Let us hav' peace negotiations to the govern ment."
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
SALE IF TR|BOLET
 AND OTHER MINING
 PROPERTY RUMORED

Articles of incorporation have been filed in the state house for new short line railway to connect Phoenix and Prescott by the most direct line which seems practical-via Black Canyon. The proposed road is to be called the Prescott & Phoenix Short Line and is to be built from a point near Turkey Creek on the Prescott & Eastern to a point near Glendale It is to be some 40 miles shorter. using in friendly agreement the Prescott X Eastern north of Turkey Creek, then the pres ent Santa Fe line to Prescott and it is rumored that it might become the main , line to Ash Fork as a consequence.
 The articles of incorporation call for capital stock of $2. 800, 900. The stock is to be issued in shares of $100. par value The incorporators are E. P. Hervey of New York city; F. H. Will son, who has been staying at the Ho- tel Adams; Judge R. E. Sloan. E. G. Scott and Joseph l.. Obermuller. MT. Hervey is named president MT. Wilson, vice-president and Judge Sloan, secre- tary treasurer and attorney for the company, the others completing the first board of directors.
 Those connected with the road are reticent about their plans, but it is un- derstood that a preliminary survey is { completed and that a location survey will be commenced very shortly and rushed to the earliest possible comple- tior. It is also understood that the construction is to be with the most friendly cooperation of the Santa Fe system. though the road is not to be a part of that company's network of , lines Likewise, it is stated, that the road is to be financed by eastern peo- pie and that sufficient capital to con- struct the line is already pledged.
 Taps Rich Mineral Belt
 The proposed line would tap one of the oldest and supposedly richest min eral belts ir Arizona, becoming an out 1 let for the Turkey and Bumblebee dis i tricts which have many proven mines i in them. It would hit the Prescott &S l Eastern east of the switchbacks which 1 ease the extra heavy grades between
 Prescott and Crown King and would ! have no worse grades than the Santa Fe between here and Prescott.
 All sorts of stories and rumors in ] connection with the project are rife. l They include the report that a big
 shelter is to be constructed at the val 1 ley end of the road and that some of
 the biggest minip~ men in America are
 back of the line and have taken options i uppH piS hiliililS piopei lleS Mi4cH they
 intend to develop in the districts the
 road would tap.
 It is certain that an option has been | given upon the Tribolet mine, the Kay l in the district and the price to be paid
 is said to be half a million dollars. Ii is also said that the real men back oi the purchase of the Tribolet property have not yet disclosed their identity
 but that they have practically bought the mine and will develop it imme- diately.
 Report has it that the work of con-
 structing the new line will start in the north and work southward so that the tap will continuously connect with tho
 Prescott x Eastern as it progresses and thus give the districts as reached
 an immediate outlet to the Mile Higf
 city.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
OUeY One Hundred
 of Ships Crew
 Reported Missing

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 17-The three masted ship Standard, owned by Libby, McNeiI and Libby, is a total wreck off Cape Constantine in Boring sea, according to message received here today by the naval radio station. or nearly 150 men aboard the vessel, only 29 have been rescued, according to the re- port.
 The vessel, which carried a large crew and many men for the Alas ka canneries, stranded at night May IA and was abandoned by the crew a day later when heavy seas began to pound her to pieces.
 Five life boats, each crowded to capacity, were launched. One was picked up a few hours later con- taining twenty nine men. So far, according to the message received today. none of the remaining boats have been sighted.
 The Standard, ship of 1,461 net tons, left San Francisco Apri, 7 for Bristol Bay, Alaska.
 The message received here was sent out by the naval radio station at St. Paul, Pri5ilof Islands in Boring sea.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
McAdoo Says Ready Funds
 Means Shortening of War

CHICAGO May that should Germany successful the between Germany and the United States William c. NcAdoo France The occasion Mr. MAdoos statement
  capagn behalf the Liberty oan The arrived St. Paul citizens met him him morn MT McAdo United
  disaster
  will a
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
Army Registration Day Occasion For Demonstration
WASHlNG-

Wire) WASHINGTON May 17-Regstra 
 the country The date soon will be fixed by prOcamaion asked the state councils defense
 
 " - The be trato Committees will be every white  "I resistered-are - - VI
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
AIRMEN AS INSTRUCTORS
[RepubIican A. p. Leased wire1

WASHINGTON, May Army aviation officers from the First aero squadron have been ordered to four of the six universities cooperating in development of the army air ser vice and will aid civilian instructors in giving preliminary theoretical training to reserve officers. Captain Ralph H. Cousins has been assigned to Texas State University.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
RAISING RAILROAD FORGE
Republican A. P. Leased wire1

PHILADELPHIA, May 17-Activa steps towards raising the force o1 railroad workers who are to be senr 10 France at the direction of the war department were taken today When a campaign for enlistment was started among shopmen on the
 Pennsylvania railroad lines east of littsburgs the Reading and the other railroads in the same territory The government plans call for the raising of nine regiments of men skilled in railroad work to aid in rehabilitatinf, the transportation system of France.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-28
"Bishop of tho Philistines,"

DR.. Brent. bishop of the Philippines
Is one of the most learned prcnips o.
the American church. lie has rcl,cat
cdly declined promotion to importan
bishoprics. including that of washing
ton, because lie prefers missionary
life and his present difficult diocese
The unfamiliar title he bears has some
times created comic confusion which
appealed to his keen sense of mimo
during visits to England. He was once
styled bishop of the Philippians" On
another occasion funky furnished
some sensation for a west end draw.
ing room by announcing the lord
bishop of the Philistines. ."-Westmin
Ster Gazette.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-28
PLAN To ORGANIZE
JUNIOR BRANCH Of
LOCAL RED CROSS
Will Interest Girls Between
Ages OF IL And Is In
The Work

There Will be meeting at the
rooms OF the local Red Cross, North
Main street, Tuesday, Aug 2S, al
ESQ y. m. under the direction of Mrs.
y. IL. Dougherty to organize Il junior
branch, composed Of girls from ~ 10
is years Of age.
The object OF this branch Is to in.
terest the girls of this district of the
Red Cross TO do their mite towards
helping the soldiers and sailors at the
front and the work viii be knitting,
sewing and preparing bandages, etc.
Miss Bernlce Long will superintend
the work parties, assisted by commit.
tee, and Il suitable room for meeting
VIII be arranged and the location an.
nounced later
IL is to be hoped that all girls will
become interested and do all they can
to make the brave soldiers as comfort
able as possible.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-28
a Famous HYMN.

Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams wrote the
fnmols hymn Nearer. My God, to
Thee Mrs. Adams was an English.
woman, born In 1903. she was n writ,
or OF note in the periodicals of the
time, and she also composed cate.
chism for children which was pub.
lished In 1916. Just at what time and
under what circumstances the hymn
was written is nnt known. It was first
published In 1Sil. but the author did
not live to know the fame the author
snip brought her. She died at forty.
one, and since that time the lines she
pcnned have sung themselves into the
hearts OF untold millions the world
over.