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The Washington times., 1917-12-07

temporary location or one group or
another group important? These
groups may be shifted TO meet the
eXigencies Of war. The United States
Is supporting Italy as well as Eng
land and France. and those countries
IN like manner are supporting the
United States in the war they are ALI
Waging against the imperial German
government. At that point the
United States meets Austria Hungary.
Austria-Hungary is supporting Ger
many.
Aids Foe Of United States.
Austria Hungary has done in
Vulnerable things in support Of the
Germans in war between that gov
eminent and the United States.
Aside from acts of aggression and
ofense committed by the Austro-
Hungarian government against the
United States which in itself the
committee declared. is sufficient
cause for war. It is manifestIy i'm.
possible that the United States and
Austria Hungary should be at peace
while Germany and the United States
are at war.
at is better for us and for the
world that this great fact should be
recognized and acted upon afnrma-
lively aud authoritatiyeIy. The
United States Government cannot af.
ford to play fast and loose game
wit hthe nations Of the world. Ma
unnHl honor and national interest
alike demand that this Government
should assume an attitude Of dignity.
sincerity. and commanding flrmness
In its international relations"
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts
ranking Republican member of the
Foreign Relations Committee. de-
clsred himsel fin favor of a decIara-
ton of war against Turkey and Bull
garia. but urged that no effort be
made TO force such action at this time
He expressed the opinion that war
against Turkey and Bulgaroia was
only being deferred
The chief Executive feels that such
action should not be taken at this
time said Senator Lodge.
so far as ! am concerned no such
amusement viii be offered. and ] hope
that no such amendment will be pro
posed by anyone else"
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
HOUSE TO DECLARE WAR
ON DUAL MONARCHY
BEFORE END OF DAY

The House today entered upon tbs
anal formalities OF declaring war
against Austria. The vote aIiEninE
the membership Of the lower branch
Of Congress soiIdly in fsGDr OF hos
tilities on the dual monarchy will be
taken before adjournment this after
noon. Absence OF a quorum delayed
the proceedings for half an hour
when the House met.
Sentiment was overWhe lmingiy in
favor of the declaration as Il was
drafted in the Foreign Affairs Com
mittes against Austria
alone.
Congressman Flood Of Virginia,
chairman OF the Committee on For
eign Affairs. opened the debate. He
justified the commencement Of hos
Utilities against Austria Hungary be-
cause that country threw intsrna-
tionsl Law 10 the winds and adhered
to Germany's ruthless submarine
policy.
He told or Austria's pledge to re-
spect Americas right on the high
seas. She lived up to her agreement,
continued Flood. until January 81 of
this year, when, in order to sIrpport
her master, Germany. she nctifed
this Government in practically the
same language OF the German note
OF the same date that beginning the
very next day, February I, her sub
marines would sink all ships. incIud-
ing our own, within certain zones of
the sea where our ships had a perfect
right to 60"
The Washington times., 1917-12-07

"In the prosecution OF the war Ger
man and Austro-HunEarian troops are
co-ordinated and cooperative. On the
other hand. the United States Is send
ing troops and supplies to aid the
entente allies. including vast sums To
nnance the entente' allies: the Gov,
eminent OF the United States is fur.
nishing men, supplies and money TO
all the entente allied governments.
Battle Fronts Defined.
supreme war council has been
organized at Paris. in which the Gov
eminent of the United States is au-
thoritatively represented. and in
which also Great Britain, France and
Italy are represented to coordinate
the allied forces. This supreme war
council has defined battle fronts in
Europe, one Of which has been de-
hned TO embrace France, Belgium,
and Italy
This reach is laid out as one con-
tinUOus battls front under one gen
eral command. l am told that Ameri-
can troops are up to this date mass
ed In France, but II they were oper-
atlng on one Of the long defined bat
tie fronts which embrace Belgium
and Italy, ! cannot see that Il could
make any difference where American.
British, France. or Italian troops
might for the moment be located.
IF all Of them are cooperating In
one general movement against a com
mon enemy along a single weIl-de-
fined battlefront. is the particular
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
CITIZENS TOEIGHT
GAS AND PHONE
RATES INCREASES

Representing the hrst organized
opposition to the Increased rates AK
ed by the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company ana the wash
ington Gas Light Company. the Cath
dral Heights Citizens Association IL
today on record as pledged to do all
1t can to defeat the proposition OF
raising the rates.
A committee will be appointed to
represent the association at the pub
lie hearing Of the gas and telephone
companies to be held in about ten
days.
At a meeting Of the association
last night. Conrad syms. District cor
pOration counsel, presented facts con-
esrning the proposed increase in
rates. II Is the belief Of the assoc
citation that the people OF the District
should not be forced to bear the bur-
den for an increased cost that they
did not cause The congestion OF the
telephone service in Washington II
caused by the extra service needed
by the Government, say the members
of the assOcistion. II the Govern
ment is responsible, the people should
not be made to pay for service which
they do not get
The following officers were elect
ed for the coming year: Samuel Her
rick, president: A. s. Fields. irst
vice president: II. S. B. Mysr. second
vice president. and L W. Eugster,
secretary and treasurer.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
DEATHS

EI,Hs-0n Thursday. December g. 1917. At
providence Hospital, JAMES W.. beloved
husband Of Hattie J. Films and father OF
] SteaIey Elms.
Funeral private At the chapel OF J. VII
itt,- s'Gt'irdaV. December n "a
m. Interment At Arlington Cemetery,
JOHNSTON ON "wednesday. December
1917. ct y. IN. at hts residence. the Prince
E.ru nr'-'ert. 18th and str, et. nortb-
west. GEORGE J.. beloved husband q,
a. o., IIr \ Johnston
Funeral services will he held tomorrow
T,.c,nIbrr I at .. M. at his late resid, nee
Rn"'>'r :7-rF,- Suddenly, on "Wednesday. no
cember . 1917. at noon. DUDLEY DAYTON
e. Frank and AddIs Robinstts
.x,d nineteen years.
i. H, nnm the residence Of his uncIo
Johu A. Schaefer. 1925 Columbia road or
FRIDAY December :. at > D. m FIlnsraI
pLirats. Intsrmeht at GlenEOod Csmetery.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
MAY BORROW $4,000
FROM FATHERS ESTATE

The application Of Walter StiIson
h"'chins for loan Of $4,000 from
the estate Of his father Stilson Hutch
ms was approved by Justice GouId
today provided that the withdrawfnI
OF mat sum from the funds OF the
estate does not interfere UT endanger
the sum OF $4,000 which is set aside
a. an annual allowance to the widow.
Mrs, Rose Keeling Hutchins.
ne estate Of StiIson Hutcbins IL
NNlued at about $1,000 900 and has
pfeh IN ilhgati"n since Mr.. Hutchins'
death and the filing of his will.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
AUSTRIAN War Declaration Delayed by Legislators Eager to Crate
COnOrocc What 1t Did
OOAISAOOO Yesterday
ALI Ready for War on Ausra-Ihe Turkish Situation Never
London Lonesome But Not Discouraged Thousand Mil
lion for First Aid to Railroads Women for the EuV Cons

tifications shows, among other
things in its report to Congress, that
mo conclusion has been reached as
to the usefulness" of various sub
marine detectors which have been
advertised as ready for immediate
use. A self-propelled. armored rail-
way car has been found fit for prac-
teal work. as soon as finished. It
will have a 200-horsepower engine,
with machine guns as a normal
armament"
An informal conference was held
yesterday between Chairman New
lands, of the Senate Committee on
Interstate Commerce, and represen-
tatives of leading railroads. It is
understood that they reached a pre-
liminary estimate of $1,000, 900, 900
Zone Thousand Million Dollars), at
: per cent, as the amount which the
Government may afford toward put
ting them in shape for their war
work in 1918. Mr.. Newlands, il is
said, will so inform the President.
BY some, this may be considered as
first aid"
Under the theory Of English and
American law, supported by Judge
jeremiah Sullivan Black, public
ownership Of railroads" is now an
existing fact, as it has always been.
As Judge Black led the fight which
resulted in the first regulation of
American railroads, he defined them
as public highways" as fully pub
lie as ."the Kings Highway" in Eng
land or an American turnpike.
Operating under the public power of
eminent domain" they are public,
not private affairs" Mr.. Public
is made trustee for their private in
vestments. That view was once dis
to all railroad managers. Il
seems now that with sufficient first
all in emergencies, they may ne re-
conciled tc il. A thousand million !
dollars to begin with, is modest
when we are learning to count with |
the billion as the unit.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
ALLIES IN NO PACT
AGAINST THE POPE

LONDON. Dec. Lord Robert
Cecil. minister OF blockade, has de-
MED in the Commons that England
and France have entered into any I'M
Outstanding to support Italy against
the Holy See IL the Holy See at
tempts TO take steps toward peace.
Asked why no reasoned reply to the
Pope's note was made by England.
France or Italy. he said:
The British, French, and italian
governments considered no reply
necessary beyond that returned by
President Wilson"
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
AMERICANS IN FRANCE
GET WAR CROSSES

AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUAR
TIERS. France. Dec. American san
itary section No. .. serving with the
French army, which has been twice
cited for splendid conduct before the
enemy. received their decorations to-
day.
Every member received the war
crosses and permission to wear the
fOurraRe knot OF braid over the
shoUlderD. which marks a unit Off
cially recognized by France for bray
cry.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
CONTROL Of ROADS
BY GOVERNMENT
WILL Be ORDERED
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
Continued from First Page

ownership and the Governments re
lation to the problem after the wa
is over. but when the President max ei
This decision II will be in favor OF tn,
plan that will bring efficiency anC
flexibility at once.
The voluntary pooling arrange.
ment Instituted by the eastern roads
has been offered as proof that the
railroads can continue to regulate
| themselves and give good service to
the nation provided they are financed
And II has been suggested that the
plan be given q trial for sixty days
more in order to demonstrate its prac-
ticability.
But so far as opinion in executive
quarters could be canvassed today II
seemed TO incline to the belief that
the problem could not be solved by
postponement with all the uncer.
tAinty that such a course would in
volve. but must be met Immediately,
May Name Dictator.
Judging from the way the Presi,
dent has expressed himself on anal,
ogous questions involving aid to
private interest. and the manner in
which he has seen Mt to deal with
lOOu anu luGl aANhdAAOnhs 10 WI
likely to appoint one man railroad
administrator. and entrust to him the
creation OF an emergecy organization
to operate the railroads.
Such an organization would neces-
sarily include railroad executives and
such commissions as the Railroad
War Board. But the difference would
be that under Government operation,
the transportation heads would be-
come directly identified with the
Governments. and responsible to II.
The President has ample authority
under the original act by which war
was declared on Germany to operate
the railroads. And when the time
comes to ask for money. a bond Issue
no doubt would be tackled on to one
of the regular appropriation bills.
The general impression seems to be
that the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. acting with the railroad ad-
mInIstrator. would be utilized to
supervise the expenditure of the
roads after Government aid is ad-
vanced.
bonds is being discussed. Of course.
the exact manner in which the money
shall be provided and subsequently
pAlu pACh W Ah0 sun
decided.
President COnsuIts I. c. c.
The President IL consulting the In
terstate Commerce Commission, rail
road executives are comforting with
the heads OF Congressional commit
tees. and today Mr.. Wilson was ex-
peeted to discuss the whole matter
with. the Cabinet.
One thing IL clear. the need for an
early decision is on every side being
urged Within a few days a definite
statement from the Administration OF
its plan for dealing with the emery
ency should be available. There 10
not going to be prolonged debate over
IL.
The President believes he has au-
thority enough to deal with the dues-
ton. and from that may be assumed
that Government operation is in prin-
cipIe preferred over the alternative
suggested by the Interstate Commerce
OF increased rates, sus-
pension OF snti-pooling and antitrust
laws
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
HOUSE HALTS
THATCANNON
AND LONDON
MAY SPEAK
The Senate this afternoon
passed the war declaration. for
mally listing Austro-Hungary
among Americas enemies.
La Toilette was not present.

Congress moved rapidly toward a
formal declaration OF war against
AuStria-Hungary this afternoon.
A vote by tonight appears certain.
unless Senator La Toilette or some
radical anti-war champion in the
House attempts a flibuster.
Attempts Of Congressman Flood in
the House to obtain an agreement for
ANAL vote at D. m. failed when sew
srHl members( including Uncle Joe"
Cannon, appeared anxious to crate.
Congressman Cooper OF Wisconsin.
pacifst, who voted for the resolution
in committee. was prepared for a two
hour address.
Congressman London, New York
city Socialist. had a speech in readi-
ness unfolding the philosophy Of in
tsrnRtional socialism against the
war declaration His opposition was
merely a matter Of record
Doubt that the Senate would take
up the war resolution today was re-
moved when Senator Stone, chairman
OF the Foreign Relations Committee.
obtained unanimous consent for its
immediate consideration. La Toilette
was absent
Senator stone Reports.
Senator Stone reported to the Sem
ate the resolution declaring war on
Austria approved yesterday by the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Chairman Stones report. accom-
pauytng the resolution, declared sit
10 manifsstly impossible that the
United States ana Austria-Hungary
should be at peace while Germany
and the Omitted States are at war.
The United states.- he said. els
supporting Italy A. well ~ England
and France. and these countries are
supporting the United States in the
war they all are vaginE against Ger
many. cannot see that II could
make any difference where American.
British. TrSnch or Italian troops
might be for the moment located II
all OF them are cooperating in one
general movement against a common
enemy, these groups may be shifted
70 meet the sxiEenciss of war"
This clearly intimatsd what the
House COMMITTEES also reported that
American troops may soon be lighting
IN Italy.
SSaatSS SGOASs Remarks.
In asking immediate consideration
Of the resolution Senator Stone said:
'Tn this great world struggle ali
men know Of the intimate and appsr-
emily indissoiubis relation existing be-
tween the governments Of Germany
and AustEiA-HungAFy, We have de-
clared war against Germany. In this
mighty struggle Germany and the
United States are enemies. What OF
AuEtria-HuAgaFyT That government
and nation 10 the chief ally OF Ger
many.
I'm the circumstances It is impos-
sible that amicable relations between
the two countries should be continued.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
ARMY OFFICER DISMISSED.

Second Lent Lsrned r. Brown.
33sth nsld artillery. has been dis
missed from the service following
conviction on charges OF being drunk
and disorderly In Dss Molnes. Iowa.
and insulting women on the streets.
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
ORDERED TO NATIONAL ARMY.

The War Department today ordered
transfer TO the National Army OF all
members Of the Engineer and Medical
Reserve Corps now In article service
and not otherwise assigned
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
MARRIED

-pOCGHERTY- Mrs. y Dough-
erty announces the marriage Of her daugh-
ter KATHERINE G.. to MR. John =
HE'LL NTH August ~. 1916. at ST. Johns
Roman Catholic Church Of PhiIadelphla. by
Rsv Father VII. eler 1s-
The Washington times., 1917-12-07
ANXIETY FOR PEACE
REVEALED BY CHARLES

AMSTERDAM, Dee. AT the re-
ceptiOn OF the Austrian delegation.
says a Vienna dispatch, the Emperor
remarked 10 the presidents Of the
parliaments:
1T will be the finest day OF nay
life when ] can conclude peace"
The Washington times., 1917-12-07

In an Amsterdam dispatch printed
in yesterdays New York American
Emperor Charles was quoted A. say
ing to an AustTO-Germau delegation:
after glorious defense Of our
position We are now, a. before. ready
a any time to cOnClud" AN honorable
peare which guarantees tn. eNis-
ence and integrity OF the monarchy
The Washington times., 1917-12-07

The report made to the House by
its Committee on Foreign Relations
forecasts sending American troops
to the Italian front. Nothing like
this sort of thing before in history
for greatness! We do nothing by
halves!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-11-22
THE WATER CRISIS

HE MOST ENCOURAGING FEATURE of the present rriga
ton situation the valley the good and sound judg
ment which majority of the wateruses displaying Instead
OF going OFF tangent and butng their heads against
wall by demanding that the N p company furnish them
of the contract allowance handling the
siton in q business-ike manner
AS it the irrigation situation simply this: The
cannot deliver water without additional investment
III repairs the canal This additional company
unwilling unable make The waterusers
cessfuy without water The only thing left for the
rs to do is to take the canal put repair operate
the system themselves.
Even admitting that the company has puposey sys-
down order that the waterusers might be forced to
that condition certainly advanced as sound
argument against the farmers taking The alleged snsp
the company in the past not going to put moisture
the ground for next years crop.
may be true Also that $4,000 the price the company asks
Tor the SYSTEM IS more than it is worth The company however
willing to accept the judgment of isinerested tho
board chosen to fix the valuation It willing accept the find
ngs of the state public commission the farmers were
Tor their present water by other procedure
is to this commission that they would have to appeal
We view the water crisis same light as we o the
ona crisis It doesn't matter what the circumstances
that lea up to the it doesn't matter or not we could
have kept out of the it and the onv thing IN do
10 put on full steam ahead and thru It is going to
a lot OF money and human life but it must be DONE
1t doesn't matter what circumstances were that lad nm
TO tne present water crisis doesn't whether or not
nave Deen averted it is here and the only thing to do is
together and take the system It will cost all ateuse
DONE - ' ~ ~ A'uS' Ne
WWVvV
XYIHAT THIS VALLEY seems to need right now moro +b
W thing else is the water It be hoped that when #
comes time to vote of the will reverse
ard vote wet. e0
1DIE IRENBATH may not be very fluent in delivering
moral lecture to the prisoner but he sure is eloouent
t comes to passing sentence
WW WV
NDER the constitution may be privileged to saw
what he wants to about the president But the man who
In onvfh
ought to be place besides liberty free America
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CALL TO ARKANSAS
 MEN AND WOMEN
Governor Brough's Proclamation Urges All to Enlist in the League for Service in Great World
 Struggle for Humanity.

Little Rock, April 20--In view of the crisis now confronting the na- tion, Governor Brough has issued a proclamation calling upon all citi- zens of the state, men and women, to enlist in the League for Service He says:
 Therefore, do earnestly appeal to every individual to arouse him self to the consciousness that our nation is at war; and l further urge every community to organize it's en- tire citizenship for the greater glory of the nation and for making pro- ductive every field of patriotic en- deaVor, in this great world struggle for liberty, Democracy and human | ity's cause"
 The governor says further: Ut behooves us to heed the Presidents words of counsel and appeal and let | us by concerted and united action, being actuated in this by the spirit and zeal of the forefathers, indorse his every word and all plans that our Congress is now making.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CITIZENSHIP OF
 ARKANSAS LOYAL
Stories of Flying German Flags and Wild Talk Generally Proven Myths -One Sheriff Issues Caution to
 Foreign Born Residents.

Little Rock, April There is no question of the loyalty of the entire Arkansas citizenship. All branches of the federal service are being re- cruited-army, navy, Red Cross, hos pital, machine gun--and in many places home guard organizations are being formed by those who are past the age limit for field service, while the Woman's Service League is very popular.
 There have been rumors of dis loyalty in remote instances-a Ger man flag flying over a dry goods store, another over a private resi- dence whose owner was quoted as saying that it could be pulled down only over his dead hody, of a, mys- Iterious wireless station on the top of an inaccessible mountain, of threats against the government and the President, but in most instances in- vestigation has proven the reports las the now famous Hindenburg Line.
 There is every reason why every citizen of Arkansas, and every per- son residing within it's borders should be loyal to the state govern ment. and no reason why any of them should be disloyal. There are not many aliens in the state, and many have been completing their naturalization since the trouble be- gan. All are being assured that they will receive the protection of the law so long as they do not be- come in any way obnoxious, and ''so long as they obey the laws of the state and nation and the ordinances of the cities"
 Sheriff Hutton of Pulaski county, in line with the action of many oth- CT sheriffs, has issued a proclama- tion addressed to all fofeign-hOrn residents, in which he says.
 T urgently request that all Of our people maintain a calm and consid- crate attitude toward all without regard to their nationality
 They are being shown that disloy- ally in act or word will no, be tol- |erated, and no serious trouble IS ex- pected from any one, altho no reas- Cnable precaution to guard against it is being neglected.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CALONEL DYNANITES
 4 SLUGGISH LIVER
Crashes Into Sour Bile, Making You Sick and You Lose Days
 Work.

Calomel salivatesl It's mercury. Calomel acts like dynamite on a sluggish liver. When calomel comes into contact with sour bile It crashes into it, causing cramplng and nausea.
 If you feel bilious, headachy, constipated and all knocked out, just go to your druggist and get a oO-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which is harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. Take spoonful and if it doesn't start your liver and straighten you Up better and quicker than nasty calomel and without making you sick, you just go back and get your money.
 If you take calomel today you will De sick and nauseated tomorrow; besides, it may salivate you, while If you take Dodson's Liver Tone you VIII wake up feeling great full or ambition and ready for work or pay It's harmless, pleasant and saie to give to children; they like It. Adv.