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The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
Young Man, Anxious to Enlist,
Spends Five Days Trying to
Break Into National Guard

and promptly made my way TO the
armory, as was anxious 10 com
plcte the enlistment and return TO
my work al home until the time we
were called 10 the colors. In the
armory. there were a few fellows
sweeping OUT md cleaning up, but
NO one. in authority who could give
mo information left. and returned
in tho afternoon A man in uniform
10 whom I explained my mission
told me 10 return in the evening.
when number Of the Guard officers
would be present In the evening.
/ was told that i, would be impossi-
bic 10 see any Of the officers, as an
important meeting was in progress
/ waited for more than an hour and
then departed.
Monday. ! resumed my efforts to
break IN Three times ! visited the
armorv without making any progress
toward enlistment one non-com-
misioncd officer there told me II
would be impossible for me 20 enlist
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
LEWIS DEFENDS
RED CROSS SPEECH

WASHINGTON. May - In 70
markahle speech Wednesday Senator
Lewis Illinois replied 10 critics Of
President Wilson's speech 10 the d.
rectors Of the American Rcd Cross
in which tho president said this
country had no SPECTRAL grievance"
upon entering the war
There has been a great misap.
prehension as 20 what the president
meant" Lewis said Il believe I
may say he meant this country
had no one particular grievance but
did have broad grounds world dem
ocracy and the rights Of mankind
Lewis said II the present "misap.
prehension" were allowed 10 con
tinue the government would have
difficulty floating IT'S bonds and pur
suing lis military program
Lewis declared the president
suffered unfortunate experience"
" hen he spoke extemporaneously
and referred to the Philadelphia ad
dress in which the president dc
clared the United States might be
too proud 10 fight
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
CANADIANS
LIVING HERE
MUST REGISTER

Canadians living IN The United
states must register for The draft
army on June 6, according TO rul
ing Of the city DRAFT board. Wcdnes
DAY. The decision came as the re-.
suit Of questions directed 10 Mayor
Marx by Canadians employed In De.
troit
Detroitcrs and others. from near
~ every state of ihc union arc be
siegIng the Offices Of The city clerk
10 mn out the registration cards.
Thirty six registrations We're taken
by the clerk Tuesday, and nearly
twice that number HB go neon Wed
nesdsy Men now registering are
those who will not be an home on
June 3. and who are taking precau.
tIons that they Will not be- liable to
prosecution for failure 10 sign M
Alexander 4 Dubois. OF the Ford
Motor company. residing az No 77
Prentls.ave.. was the FIRST 10 get a
certificate OF registration from the
draft board
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
BY Altman.

before Saturday. az no recruiting
Official or medical examiner would
be on duty before then.
On Tuesday. | made direct ap
peal 10 Major Waldo for advice on
how TO enlist, my own efforts 20 get
in having been unavatling. The
major instructed me 20 appear al
the armory Wednesday morning,
when proper recruiting and examin
ing officials would be present. ]
made two trips TO the armory We'd
nesday morning On the first, !
could find no one in any way con-
nected with the recruiting service
Later was told that the medical
examiner who had been detailed fol
the work was ont Of town, but thai
a substitute examiner had been sum
moned and would be on the Job at !
o'clock in the afternoon.
came TO Detroit prepared 10 on
list and leave for home on the same
day. have now spent FIVE days
here, and have not yet succeeded IN
making even start toward enlist
ment
II might be interesting TO know
the number Of young fellows who ars
lost 10 the National Guard service
NJ time wnen there rs urgent need
for men simply because recruiting
arrangements are 80 inefficient
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
PERSHTNG BANS
NEWSPAPER MEN

WASHINGTON. MAY % Ameri-
can newspapers and press associa.
lions probably viii have 20 depend
on the courtesies OF the Franco
British governments for representa-
ton with aPershing- $4,000" at the
front
PershinE II became known today,
is very strongly opposed 20 any
American newspaper men going with
him or with his forces
Secretary Raker IS opposed to
American newspaper men going
with Pershing. but he is not dccid
ed whether they ought 20 be per
mitted 10 he quartered AZ the front
with Pershings troops
The question is being threshed
ont TODAY II the present plan
holds. tho American troops will go
70 the front and after Pershing has
been on the ground FOR several
weeks he will then decide whether
American newspaper men should be
permitted 10 Join him from this
side Before definite arrangements
are made, however. Pershing n he
so desires. can seek advice from
French and British military heads
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
NAVY TESTS
SUBMARINE
SWAT TIERS
Apparatus Now Being
Constructed On
Large Scale
WILL GET FINAL
TEST ON SHIPS
MarcOni and Maxim
Working With
Naval Board

WASHINGTON May 24.-Actual
tests Of several exceptionally prom
Using devices 10 solve the subma
rinc problem are under way. it is
announced by the uaFy depart
ment AZ least two inventions have
undergone preliminary tests and are
now being constructed on a large
scale for use on ships
The first tests with the devices
were made with models. The de-
partment then ordered them con.
structed on larger scale for ex-
haustiyo tests
Officials OF the department Do.
clared they were confident that one
~ the devices would be big
thing"
We're spending q great deal Of
money in having some of the de
vices constructed on a full sized
scale said one official Some OF
the inventions were put 10 an actual
test and developed such promise
that we gave tho order foI further
tests"
Aliho officials refrained from pre-.
dieting hat any OF the devices would
solve the Uboat problem. they
frankly indicated that the navy con
suliing board was greatly eucour
aged Tests with devices acting as
shield for the hull OF ships have
been made but proved unsatisfac.
tory
Several inventions submitted by
Had son Maxim arc being consid-
cred by the naval consulting board
Maxim has been in consultation with
tho board and his inventions are 10
be tested some place along the At
lantic coast
Naval officials asserted that many
other war inventions, in addition to
devices are under
consideration
u became known TODAY that Mar
conf, wireless inventor. who arrived
AS a member OF the italian war com
mission viii spend much time in
consultation with United States
navy heads on anttsubmarine de-
vices
Marconi viii submit several plans
he has been working on for some
time.
I'm Official circles when this in
formation became known in was
said significantly that the Italian
navy has sunk rs submarines this
week
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
LYMAN BRYSON
WINS PRIZE IN
PLAY CONTEST

Lyman Bryson. OF the English de-
partm"nt faculty OF The University
Of Michigan and assistant professor
of The classes in Journalism. won
The 500 prize offered by The Little
rbeater OF this city for the best
play. submitted in contest. suit
able COR production in the Little
'Theater
Mr. Brys chose medieval
theme. pro,e his play In one act and
called 30 the Grasshopper. The
PLAY will be produced in the fall by
Director Sam Hume, Of the Little
Theater the current season OF which
close a week ago The prize was
offered by D. VI Ferry. Jr, and the
contest was open 10 any resident Of
Michigan Hundreds OF manuscripts
were received
Mr. Bryson was formerly a we'll
known Detroit newspaperman and
was a member Of the editorial staff
OF Tho Times
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
HEARINGS
OF ALIENS
BEGIN SOON
Many Ask Permits to
Live In Restricted
Zones
MANY ALREADY
TURNED DOWN
Marshal Will Arrest
All Who Ignore
Proclamation

United states Marshal Behrendt
viii begin holding hearings on The
applications ~ alien encmes 10 r.
side within the halfmilc zone OF fac
tories engaged In making war sup.
plies. or any fort, camp. arsenal.
aircraft station or navy yard al .
o'clock Monday afternoon By proc
lamation Of the president April rs.
all enemies arc forbidden 10 live in
the restricted areas under penalty
OF arrest and prosecution. unless pre-.
vided with a permit issued by the
marshal. the United States district
attorney and a special agent of the
department Of Justice. who Jointly sir
rs board 10 pass on the spplica-
tions
ON June ] the federal authorities
viii search The homes Of alien on
emios for firearms or munitions OF
any sort ShcrTs and chiefs Of pc.
lice in all cities and towns OF the
eastern district Of Michigan have
been notified by Marshal Behrendt
10 make such search
Each person applying for pcr
nit 70 live in or pass thru re-
stricted zone must supply the gov
eminent with three photographs of 2
standard size and must nm out two
blanks giving All necessary informa
tion concerning himself. which must
be testified to by two reputable citi-
zcns
During the last few days the mar
shalls Office has been delugcd with
applicants for certificates Man al
ready have been refused
One case that came 10 the mar
shal's attention was that OF German
who has lived in Detroit three years
and now Is employed in a NUM-.
tions factory He came 70 tho Office
accompanied by his employer seek
ing a permit lie stated that ne
didn't intend 10 remain In Tho United
States long and had not taken out
his citizenship papers
In case Won were asked 10 70 TO
war would YOU fight for the United
States or Germany was the mar.
shals question.
lie promptly replied that he still
owed allegiance TO the kaiser and
would necessarily fight for him. lie
was denied certificate 10 reside
within one half mile OF the factory
IN which he is employed, his employ
or strongly protesting against the
narshals action His arrest veil be
made with others OF like mind on
June ! unless they have moved from
the restricted zones, according 20
the marshal
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
KING CREETS
U. S. DOCTORS
BY ! ". PEGLFR.

stat Correspondent United Press
LONDON. May "a. King George.
Queen Mary and the Princess Mary
last night formally received Major
Gilchrisi. 20 surgeons. 60 nurses and
FIVE stenographers composing the
nrst American army medical unit TO
arrive in England en- route to the
front The British royal family in
formally shook hands with every
one OF the Americans and chatted
with the doctors and nurses.
1T Is with tho utmost pleasure
and satisfaction. the king said in a
formal speech. that the queen and
welcome the first detachment OF
the American army landed on our
shores since the great republic re-
solved 20 join in the worlds strue-
glc for the ideals Of civilization
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
ITALIANS REACH
WASHINGTON
Big Crowd Welcomes Delega-
ton TO L. =.
Capital

WASHINGTON. MAY "a The
Italian red. green and white, took
IT'S place beside the Union Jack and
tho French TIT Color when the Ital-
ian war commission. headed by
Prince rerdinando di Savoja OF
Udinc. reached Washington Wednes-
day Italys representatives were
greeted by larger crowd than
thronged the streets for either the
French or British arrivals Secretary
of State Lansing and Counsellor
Polk met the Italians and accompan
led them 10 the home Of Joseph Lett
or where they viii reside while m
Washington
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
PACIFTSTS AND
LOCHNER FIRED
BY HOTEL MAN

NEW YORK. Nav "a Manager
John T. Rivers Of the Holland house,
Finhavc. can't SOC Louis r. Loeb
ner and his stan OF pacihsts. either
with his glasses or without them.
10 proved that Wednesday when.
getting his plncc nez back from the
oculist after two weeks absence,
no noticed that Lochner was advcr-
Using n national pacihsts conven-
tion az tho hotel and remarked:
mot II ! know II"
Then he ordered the Lochneritcs
ont They huuicdly improvised head
quarters IN an Office building and
are busy today advising delegates
al over tho country by wire OF the
change Vn location.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24

This ls the story OF young mans
,1orts 20 Join the Michigan National
Guard that he may bc among the
FIRST 20 take the field for his country
in the night Tor world democracy on
which IL has entered He IS person
ally known 10 the editor OF The
Times. but for obvious reasons his
name "a withheld. He - splendid
type OF young American manhood.
and sincerely desirious ot serving his
country but finds II almost impos-
Al Bile 90 enlist The story IL printed
IN tho hope that arrangements for
enlistment may no improved
7 live in small city OF central
Michigan Headlines in the daily
papers for several weeks had told Of
the crying need for men in the Ma.
tiona Guard, TO bring the organiza.
tion 10 fun war strength
Prompted by a desire 10 do my
bit' for tho nation, ] came 10 Detroit
20 offer my services 10 the guard,
there being no unit Of the organiza-
tion in my home town
arrived last SATURDAY. morning
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
j. S. WILL
TELL SLkVS
WAR AIMS
Likely to Support the
French Claim to
Alsace
MOVE AIMED AT
FOE PROPAGANDA
Will Fully Answer
Queries of Russ
Workers

WASHINGTON. MAY % - The
United States government plans be-
fore long TO make a formal state
ment OF IT'S attitude toward the Rus
sian soldiers and workmens slogan
no aarexations. no indemniues"
This statement while not yet re-
vcaled viii doubtless take form
similar 20 that OF French Premier
Ribots statement yesterday in
Paris The state department LET II
be known Officially today that it
"sempathizes with Ribots remarks.
This means, Judging from Ribo-s
remarks. that'the United States
fayors the return OF Alsace. Lorraine
10 France and restoration and in
IDENTITIES FOR the small nations in.
Guiding Belgium. which Germany
has ruthlessN overrun.
The American statement will be
an Individual pronouncement OF po-
7ition, tho it will be in accord with
The general ideas OF the Allies This
statemer' OF Americas views prob.
ably viii include = more definite
and concrete announcement OF
America war aims than anything
to date
As America was the first Of the
nations hghling Germany 10 recoR-
nize New Russia. so America today
is the first to respond 10 the new
Russian provisional governments
desire that the Allies estate their
war aims
In this connection much interest is
alta ohed 10 Pres ident Wilson's war
aims" letter 20 Rep Helm II was
pointed ont that the policy most EN-
phasized in this communication was
that the United States is fighting
GCrman autocracy- not The German
people In addition. the presiden rc-
affirmed his previous uterances that
the United States does not seek
monetary indemnities nor additional
lind and desires nothing for itaclf
ont Of the var
Those who viewed tho presidents
letter in the light that il was par
tcularly addressed 10 Russia. pre-.
dicted today II would have great
weight in Petrograd The admins
tration has been fearful that Rus.
SLAMS would accept too readily Ger
man propaganda falsely representing
the Allies position.
Il have again and again stated
the worry serious and long continued
wrongs which tho Imperial German
government has perpetrsted against
the rights, commerce and the citi-
zens of he United States. the
president declared The list is long
and overwhelming No nation that
respected hself or the rights OF hu-
mainly could have borne these
wrongs any longer There is no
hate in our hearts for The German
people. but there Is q resolve which
cannot bc shaken. even by misrepre-
eentation. 10 overcome the preten-
sions Of the autocratic government
which acts upon purposes 10 which
the German people have never con
scented %
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
Two Detroit parlor. in

Detroit will be represented in the
Interstate three-cushion league next
winter by the Sweeney Huston and
tho Majestic billiard establishments
These firms held the franchises last
winter There will he only rs fran.
chises pext year William Cullen "
Buffalo. is the new president % The
league.
PrintinE-the plain nest ktnd-thRt
IL rixht--Ttn,es Job Dept-Natu 4S7O.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
ARRESTS MADE IN
FOREST FIRE PLOT

ST. PAUL MINI. May 24.-Ar
rests have been made and more are
expected 10 follow. on charges OF
starting forest fires which have de-
stroyed thousands OF dollars worth
Of timber in Northern Minnesota.
This was revealed after a secret
session OF the public safety com
mission with State Forester Cox.
who has been personally fnvestigat-
ing rumors or incendiarism.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24

soon after formation ~ the new
coalition cabinet IN rctrograd 10 was
announced In United Press ispqtchos
that the new ministry would cndrRv-
or 20 seek from the Allies their in-
depreciation Of the phrase mo aunoN-
ations and no irdemnittes" and that
President Wilson aid would be i'm
voked IN this and in obtaining fuil
publicity az ho treaty relations bind
ing the Allies toEether
The phrase "no anncNatlons and no
indernttics Is the product 81 Ge~-
man propaganda. ~ being The inccr-
rect Interpretation 81 the Russian
words really meaning mo forced an
neNatious and no contributions The
government statement viii probably
give America Interpretation 81 this
phrase and NAV 90 expected 90 add
powerful weight against the German
propaganda influence
The Detroit times., 1917-05-24
slspt on Seat: Puni,hto

Patrolman Edward GaddieI was
found guilty OF not properly patrol
ing his beat and sleeping in a
garage while on duty by Police Com
missioner James Couzcns Wednes-
day morning lie will forfeit Eve
days Of his furloush for tho oHense.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10
TO THE PUBLIC

I have purchased the Shuffield Restaurant and have placed it in charge of MT. J. A. Birch, who will be glad to have your continued patronage Regular dinners daily
 5 Gents
 ]. E. Knight.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10

Congressman Sam Taylor Of Litt.e Rock arrived last night and is the guest of Postmaster Giaude Mann.
 
 FOR RENT-The w A. Haley place on Glenn street. Has seven rooms, garden spot, and outhouses, Apply to J. M. Glem.
 * * * * Mrs. Jack Creath and children who have been. visiting relatives left last night for Gurdon.
 #&# * * FOR SALE-Place, on corner of Pine Bluff and Banks St. Five rooms, large sleeping porch, first class re- pair. Cash or terms. Phone 108W or see Will Keith.
 Dr. c, P. Birdwell will preach a special sermon to the young people Sunday evening at 7:3o Subject "W2nted-A man.
 *## FOR SALE-Indian Motor cycle. Its second hand, but in fine condition. Ap- ply to Frisby & Smith.
  Jack Potts of Little Rock arrived in Malvern Friday for a visit.
  SECOND HAND FORD CAR FOR SALE; in good coaditition. Cheap for cash. See Gordan Merritt.
 x ** Mrs. T. B. Yancy and children who have been visiting relatives here for for theor home in Little Rock.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10

Congressman Sam Taylor Of Litt.e Rock arrived last night and is the guest of Postmaster Giauie Mann.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10
CHURCH NEWS
 AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Continued from page 1.)

A9ohtlhued from page 1. Senior Christian Endeayor Program Study, Micah to end of the Old Tes- lament.
 No. L What are the chief prophe- Icies of Micha? Oh. 1:6-7; 3:12.4:f0.7: I11-17.
 What distinct, beautiful prophecy does Mieha make of the coming of Christ? Chapter 5:2.
 No. 2. What is the single subject of the book of Nahum? What does Ha- ibakkuk boldly but reverently challenge God to do? How does God answer :? What does Habakkuk ask about the ] lGhaldeans? How does God answer and satisy the prophet?
 No. 3. Will Israel only, or all na- tons be called to accolnt for their sins zepheniah Chapter 2. Is this judgment to be punishment for sin, or purg1ng and remedieal process !? What grace is urged as means of salvation? What promise of bless ing is made to the faithful remnant :?
 No. 4. To what period of Jewish history do Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi belong How will the new Temple compare with the old :? i Chapter 2:1-9 of Haggai What bless ling will come with the New Temple :? Haggai 2:10-19. What special prom lse Is made to Zerbbabel? Haggai l2:20-23.
 No. 5. Give a brief review of the symbolical visions of Zechariah :? What does Zechariah say about obedi- ence and fasting? How does Zecha- riah prophecy the Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem? How does he prophecy the betrayal of Christ?
 No. 6. Tell the story of the restor- ed and penitent people, Zechariah, Chapters 1. & B. What is opened in the house of David and for what :? What will be the glorious of Jerusa- lem? What shall become of the na- tions that fought against her? Vers- es 12-15 How will the nations re- gard their possessions Verses 16- l21.
 No. 7. How is Gods love for his people shown Malachi, Chapter 1 {: l Is. Did Israel offer God the right things; did they give him the honor and glory due Him What was the result of Israels sin? Malachi Chap ter 3:7-12.
 No. 8. What is the result of serving God? Malachi, Chapter through chapter 4
 No. 9. Does it pay to serve God :? Read Haggai, Chapter 1, verses 6, 10 and Il.
 Let all the members of the Endeav- or society read these last passages and be prepared to give an opinion.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10

Mrs. Jack Creath and children who have been. visiting relatives left last night for Gurdon
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Meet me at the Elite.
 &&mx

 Meet me at the Elite. Mrs. E. H. Nicely and son returned last night from Little Rock. FOR sALE-A piano in good condition. Price $45 if taken at once.
 Emmet Nunn and Earl Barker will return today from Texarkana. FOR sALE-45 acre farm 1-2 miles north of Malvern, Apply to Bak. CT and Edwards.
 Ed Russel came up from Wither- spoon last night to spend few days. Don't forget the Baptist Ladies Aid will give play at the Royal Thurs day evening, Nov 18th. Mrs. J. R. Boyle returned last night from Little Rock.
 x Tom McHenry, Jr., visited in Little Rock Friday.
 *#* *
 ". H. Medford made business trip to Little Rock yesterday. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Socie- ty will have Market Day Saturday at Tyler 6 Lindvall's millinery store.
 #4 Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Rhoads and son and Miss Clarice Baker motored to Hope today to visit few days. FOR SALE-Fifteen acre tract of land near the city, two sets of inn provements, rents for $15 per month. Price only $900; half cash, balance, terms. J. ELMO YOUNG.
 < *
 Miss, Pearl Bell is spending the week end with homefolks in Arkadel- phia.
 * * * D. D. Clark came in from the Walco camps to spend the week end with his family.
 * * a. * Mrs. J. c. Miller is spending the week end with her husband in Little Rock.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10

Misses LeslieStaniey and Lota Long Ire spending the weekend in Friend ship.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10
NOTICE OF STOLEN CAR

Fourd touring ear was stolen from the corner of Markham and Scott street, Little Rock, last Wednesday afternoon. Car number 220262a State License No. 27951; Inter City License No. 157. A reasonable re ward for information leading to the recovery of the car. Notify Sheriff s office.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-10

The Kaiser sent message to an awe struck world one day, II want all others sunshine, and by Gott I'll have my way; l have unbridled power, and engines for its use, For Belgium's violation and Frances base abuse"
 CHORUS There's a strong firm stand to make for freedom, And long, long debt we owe to free dom, For the sweetest boon we know; Goodbye to ease and comfort, Farewell all other care: There's long, hard fight to make for freedom, And my hearts right there. Great Britain is my oyster, a sweet moTsei to my lust, And America's rich acres too, I'll gob- ble them or bust; For Me and Gott are Germany, and Germany assents, I,ll make Napoleon Bonaparte look just like thirty cents.
 CHORUS A long. long strife it's been for Free dom, To shirk is our destruction In an overwhelming flood