WILSON SIGNS RESOLUTION
FORMALLY BEGINS THE WAR
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 6.—
*War was declared against Germany
at 1:13 this afternoon when Presi
dent Wilson affixed his signature to
the joint resolution passed by the
Senate and House declaring that
a state of war existed between the
United States and Germany. One
hour before exactly, Vice-Presi
dent Marshal had signed the iden
tical resolution. These were the
LOCAL ITEMS.
Tonight the Kennel Club gives its
cabaret and provides a fine program.
Some new fangled notions that have
been evolved from the brains of the
fun-makers will astonish the whites
when they are produced tonight.
There ought to be a big crowd on
hand.
For Coal and General Delivery see
Erickson or leave order at Mansfield
Tobacco Store.
Tomorrow being Easter Sunday,
the churches will have elaborate
ceremonies which usually mark
this celebration. By the way, upon
the authority of one of the local
Hebrew fathers the Jewish Pasch
.commenced on Thursday night. This
was the original Easter celebration
marking the flight of the Israelites
from Egypt when they left the land
of the Pharoahs for the Promised
Land. The older ritual being sub
stituted under Christianity by the
feast of the Resurrection. This is a
particularly important festival in
the Greek Church.
“Aunt Jemimah who is pasi
eighty three” will be with ns at our
Jubilee Saturday night. Watch yo'
step.
last formalities necessary to making
the United States an Ally of Eng
land, France and Russia, in “the
world war of democracies against
autocracies.”
The first act of the war was the
seizure of ninety-one German ships
in American ports which took
place shortly after the House passed
the resolution.
Signals War Across Street..
As the president affixed nis sign
ature Lt.-Commander McCandless
signalled across the street to the
Navy Department that the war was
formally on, and orders were also
At the Eagle Hall on Sunday
night three or' the Universal's stars
will again appear on the screen.
Grace Cunarcl stars in a two reel
feature, "The Curse of the Desert”,
a story of a hand to hand fight be
tween British troops and rebellious
Sepoys wherein the daughter of the
commander who is held as a host
age is finally rescued from the
Sepoy chieftain’s harem, after her
daring lover penetrates the mystic
recesses of the harem himself, iilary
Fuller apears in a drama of little
Italy, Violet Mesereau stars in a
comedy drama “You can’t always
Tell” a two part feature film and
one reel Universal Weekly concludes
the program. This is an all star
bill and should be seen by all—six
reels, usual prices.
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at once flashed by wireless to ships
at sea. The signals were sent rapid
ly all over the world to this effect,
so that American ships might know
of actual conditions. The State
Department notified the Swiss Mi
nister who is representing German
interests of the declaration of war,
the notification being formal only.
The U. S. Representatives have had
the news for 24 hours in Foreign
and South American capitals.
Wilson Signed All Alone.
FIGHTING AT
SAN QUENTIN
FARIS, April 5.—Severe fighting
is now taking place in the outskirts
of the city of San Quentin which
both sides seemed to agree is one
position that affords the key to the
new Hindenberg line.
The guns of the Britisli are shell
ing the line at several points with a
concentrated fire converging on the
defenses around San Quentin.
PARTS, April 5.—German heavy
artillery discharging high explosives
began an intensive reply to the Brit
ish artillery fire this evening. They
are being directed by airmen and
fights for position are constant be
tween the planes of both sides.
FEDERATED CHURCH.
At the Congregational Church'
Sunday the following services wi?.1
be held. Rev. John Parsons, pastor
11 A. M. Easter program by tne
Sunday schools. R. B. Julian, sup
erintendent.
7 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
8 P. M. Sacred Concert by the
choir, a Cantata, “Easter Praises”.
Short addre'ss by Dr. Parsons, sub
ject, “An Easter Chaplet.” Scott
ish Rite Masons are to attend this
service.
The public is more than welcom*
to all the services of the church.
The President signed the resolu
tion while alone in the library of
the White House, within two min
utes after it had reached the exe
cutive mansion from the Capitol.
The resolution was engrossed with
signature affixed and sent to the
State Department, there to rest with
the more important government
papers filed for record.
LOCAL ITEMS.
At the Federated church Sunday
morning the following program
will be given:
Processional, followed by Script
ure reading Song, “Christ is Risen,"
School. Responsive reading, and
prayer. . Ar.them, "Awake, for
Golden Glory Breaks”, by the choir.
Baptism of children. Solo, Martha
Coke. Recitations, "It’s Easter”,
Barbara Haering; “The Easter Bon
net” Ingeborg Stevenson. Song by
Mrs. Gawne’s class. Recitation,
"The Easter Lily,” Allison Adams.
Easter song. Little Helpers class.
Recitation, “The Easter Tide,”
Willie Carleton. Song, “Loyal Sen
tinels”, Federated Booster Bbvs.
Exercise, “Little Gardeners,” by
Little Helpers. Song, “Beautiful
Bells,” by the school. Exercise,
“Easter Banners," Sunshine class
Recitation, “The Easter Story,”
Lars Graven. Song, ‘Easter,”
Elizabeth Holden. Song, “Beautiful
Morning,” Miss Anpher’s class.
Violin solo. Ardeth Fulton. Song
“The Bluebirds Bring to Us Again,”
Clifford Holden. Motion song, Miss
Crowley’s class. Song by R. B.
Julian. Recitation, “Farewell,”
Lucile Adams. Song, “Crown Him,”
school.
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OWING TO THE HIGH COST OF BUTTER AND LARD
THE SAVING IN THE USE OF SAME AND THE LOW PRICE
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ROOSTER PROGRAM
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FEATURING THE GISH SISTERS.
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FEATURING MISS M ARGHARITA FISHER.
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