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The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Churchmen, Angry, Combine
Religion with Militancy
There Are Worse Things Than War;" Is the Sen
timent Voiced from Pulpits All
Over the Capital

Pastors of Washington churches suddenly militant their pups
yesterday denouncng Germany and telling President Wilson they
with him."
Let Addresses
over the for the usual Sunday Without exception the
regardless of declared that the United States had been
WI" Germany until that had ceased be All depored
the breaking off Of relations but they said other possible
We would have possible but there things than
the of the expressed himself and this seemed
to be the general attitude of the pulpit.
The spirit of pervaded almost every church the city. Religion
and international politics nermnsd and everywhere there
for President Wilson,
Not raised of the Chief
there single for price Instead the congregations
urged stand by their President and their and their
and if called go o o fight to the last ditch
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Hyphenates Will Rally
To Support Of President,
~ Declares Rabbi Simon

Rabbi Abram Simon, of the Washington
Hebrew Congregation. Eighth Street
Temple. who oficiated at the Sunday
school exercises held in the temple yes
terday morning, said: The point was
reached where President Wilson felt it
was imperative that we sever diplomatic
relations with the German Empire.
am sorry. Under tire circumstances,
however, there was nothing else for
him to do, and I am proud to say that
among my people there is unqualified
loyalty to the President in this hour
when he needs the solid and hearty
support Of every true American citi-
zen
While 1 do not fe i that 1 am far
visioned enough to orecast what the
future holds in store for us, 1 hardly
believe that We will ultimately become
engaged in actual hostilities with Ger
many, and, personally. l truly hope that
the trend Of events will never bring war
to US in any form whatsoever.
Should the worst corse and a condl-
ton Of war actually result. L haven't
the slightest doubt but what every So
called hyphenated American would fling
aside all allegiance he may hold for any
other country and take his proper place
in the rank and file OF native born
American citizens"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
LET WAR COME" SAY CITYS PASTORS

must defend our rights at any cost We
must preserve our self-respect and the
respect of the world. even though IL
means war. We had better die, ~ neces-
sary defending our honor. then lose the
respect Of the world. Even death would
be preferable. The President did the
right thing in breaking OF diplomatic
relations with Germany. The country ce-
manded IL. The nation is behind him
'If Germany forces us into war. it
means that her policy is to fight the
world. II so, she must be crushed. Man
kind must wipe her out Of existence.
The world should put the Kaiser and his
royal line forever on the scrap pile
THE Kaiser is desperate. He is a mad
man who would bring misery and suffer
ing on the whole human race. He will
show us no mercy IL we war against
him."
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Should Crush Germany
For Barbaric Warfare,
Says Methodist Pastor

America is the home of patriots" said
Rev. d. II. Martin. pastor of the Dunn
barton NJ. Z. Church, last night in a
special appeal TO his congregation to
stand by the President America is not
the home of cowards," said the pastor
Here blood, brains. culture and high
Ideals of life present to the world the
highest type Of patriotism.
"All our wars have developed great
leaders that rank among the noblest ana
best Not even fippant society and lust
for money have made US an efTeminate
people. We have stood aghast with horror
at the conduct OF Germany IN this war.
Her barharism has been unthinksble. Her
inhumanity has appalled, us. Her decIsra-
ton for a policy of ruthless submarine
warfare proves her to be capable OF
everything that is bad
I'VE must spare no effort TO protect the
lives Of our people and interests. We
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Worse Things Than War,
Says Rev. DR.. Radcliffe,
In lndorsing President

Unqualified Endorsement of President
Wilson'S action in the German crisis was
expressed by DR.. Wallace Radcliffe in his
morning sermon at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church yesterday.
This republic has a commission to
which 1t must be faithful" he said. 1t
has responsibility which 1t must assert
This faithful assertion may mean war.
But there are worse things than war"
THE President in this crisis will have
our united sympathy and support. We
will be partisan in our local policies, but
at the waters edge we are all Ameri-
cans"
DR.. Radcliffe referred to the Christian
patriotism" which. he said. will find
light out Of the darkness. peace from the
confusion, and out Of the perplexities will
come a reconstructed and richer royalty
OF life and possessions"
I'VE applaud the President for his as
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Prays for United People
As Grim War Threatens

Rev, DIR. McKim, of Epiphany
Church. said before his sermon
yesterday morning:
I'm this solemn and fatefut hour
when our beloved country is on the
brink of war, 1t behooves us to lift
up our hearts to God for help and
guidance. Let us pray:
80 God, our refuge and shelter.
our strength and our hope, we lift
up our hearts to Thee in this time
Of our country's need. Avert, II it
be possible, the war which threat
ems US, and give us peace by Thy
mighty power. Or else, II this
calamity can only be avoided by
the base abandonment of Thy
great gifts of liberty and independ-
ence; IL in loyalty to our own souls
and In fidelity to the trust we have
received from our fathers, we
shall be compelled to face the suf-
ferings and sacrifices of war. then,
oh God Of Justice and Truth, judge
between US and our adversaries,
and give us victory over tyranny
and wickedness, and at last crown
us with a peace based on right
eousness. Thou has been our Ref
uge in past generations. We have
heard with our ears and our faith
ers have declared unto US the
noble works Thou didst in their
days, and In the old time before
them. o Lord. arise now. help
Is and deliver US for Thine honor.
From our enemies defend US, o
Christ. Favorsbly with mercy
hear our prayer. And grant, o
Merciful God, that this great peo-
pie may be united in one heart,
and in one spirit, in defense of our
rights and our liberties. Inspire
them with the passionate love of
liberty and justice. and give them
courage to make every sacrifice
that is needful to vindicate the
right and to establish Justice
against the assaults OF tyranny
and wrong. Grant all these things,
We beseech Thee. for the sake of
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
NAVAL MILITIA GETS
READY FOR Emergency
Armory Shows Unwonted Signs of Pre-
paredness for Action.

There was an air of preparedness at the
District Naval Militia Armory. at the
foot of Seventh street. yesterday, where
there was a brushing up of paraphernalia
and a general activity to get in readiness
for an anticipated call to arms
Commander r. B. Brunnett, in COM
mand of the local naval militia, has as
yet received no orders to mobilize his
men, although the units of New York and
Massachusetts are being marshaled un-
der orders from the Navy Department.
In the event of hostilties the District
naval militiamen expect to do duty either
about Washington and along the Poto-
mac, or at Norfolk.
The unit comprises 162 enlisted men and
20 officers, who yesterday declared that
they could be ready for actual warfare
within twentyfour hours after receiving
notice. Commander Brunnett has been
holding his men in fighting shape since
the Mexican crisis last fall They are
completely outfitted and equipped with
small arms.
The training ship Sylvia Is lying in
readiness in dock near the armory. In
case of war, this ship would scarcely be
suitable for anything but scout duty in
the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. Sne
is 130 feet long and can carry a crew of
4 officers and So men. Her battery in
cludes five one-pounders
Aside from Commander Brunnett, the
officers of the Navar Militia are Lieuts.
c. G. A. johnson. paymaster; DR.. A. P.
Tibbetts. Junior Lieuts. F. L. Nudge, w.
r. Hoefer, p. d. Johnston, II. L, Craw-
ford; Ensigns NJ. r. Finley, assistant
paymaster; ]. ]. Porter, D. r. Van Kirk
and j. B. Barrett.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

ship, IroQuois (tug). Nanshan tfuel ship.
Nero Guel ship. Saturn CcoIIIer).
RESERVE FORCE.
Rear Admiral William F. Fullam, Com
mander.
Colorado, A. c; Cleveland. C. Sd c.;
Maryland. A. c.; New Orleans, c. Sd c.,
Oregon. B. I'd l.; Pittsburgh, A. c.; Sara
toga- c. 1st C; South Dakota, A. c.;
West Virginia. a. c.
ASIATIC FLEET.
Admiral Albert G. Winterhalter, Com
mander-in-Chief.
First Division
Brooklyn. c. LIST C; Cincinnati, C. Sd
c.: Galveston. c. Sd c.
SECOND DIVISION.
Wilmington, G. B.; Monocacy, G. B.;
Palos, G. b; Quiros, G. B.; Samar. G.
B.; villalobos. C. B.
THIRD DIVISION.
Helena. G. B.; EIcano. C. B.; Pam
panga, G. B.
VESSELS OF TORPEDO FLOTILLA.
Dale, Bainbridge, Barry, Chauncey, De
Catur.
FLEET AUXILIARIES
Abarenda Guel ship. Ajax fuel ship,
Monterey (monitoTl, PiscataQua Ctug),
Wompatuck Ctug).
Abbre viations:
A. C.-Armored cruiser
B. 1st L-Battleship, first line.
B. 2d L.-Battleship. second line.
c. LIST C.-Cruiser, first class.
c. I'd C.-Cruiser, second class
c. Sd C.-Cruiser, third class.
c. g. B.-Converted Eunboat.
Des.-Destroyer
G. B.-Gunboat.
M.-Monitor
Mer Com.-Merchant complement.
T. B.-Torpedo boat.
Trans.-Transport.
Sta. Ship-Station ship.
r. S.-Receiving ship.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
War Will Benefit u. S.
And Bring True Democracy,
Says Rev. James L. Gordon

Rev. James L. Gordon, pastor the First
Congregational Church, in his sermon yes
terday, said: Il consider war inevitable
and the attitude OF masterful patience
which the President has displayed will
be decided benefit to the entire country.
The country is back of Mr.. Wilson.
Germans and all other nationalities in the
United States will rally to the principles
Of fair play. The U-boat warfare is a
barking back to the cave-dwellers' bar
barian method of warfare.
Germany will hail our entrance In the
war because she does not want to sur
render to Great Britain
Canada will be brought into more
complete understanding with this country
and the long-looked-for day of rapid
progress for North America as a conti-
nent will have dawned.
The great cause of true democracy and
brotherhood OF man will be the certain
outcome Of 1t all"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
COUGH is BRITAIN'S
NEWEST WAR HERO
Has Recently Won Promotion by Bnl-
liant Services.
Fecial Gable to The Washington Hcrald.

sIeclal Gable to The Washington Hcrsld.
Lohuoh' Feb. l-England's newest
military hero is Lieut. Gen Sir Hubert
Gough' who has just won promotion by
ms brilliant services in helping to
hoId the Germans in check along the
Sonme front.
bringing from a line Of great SOL
o~rs, Sir Hubert has never failed 10
malntain the magnificent tradition OF
MS lghting ancestors who for many
generations have distinguished them
selves on the battlefield His father
SIR Charles Cough, gained his Vic
torla cross during the Indian mutiny
tor saving the life OF his own brother
also V. g. man, and Sir Hubert.s
Younger brother. Col John Cough. won
his in Somsliland some years hsck
NO other family can claim three of its
members have been recipients Of this
coveted order.
Born - years ago, Gen. Cough Was
Sazetted from SandhUrst to the sixteenth
Lancers in 1883. From that time he hss
cHnoe up the ladder OF success with re-
markable rapidity. When he bessn his
me service in the South African war n.
had only attained a captains rank A,
HiSt attached 10 mounted BRIGADE. in
NhlCh capacity he gave Gen Ruller
valuable assistance as intelligence officer
ne was soon placed in command oS 4,
composite mounted force and proved M.
rare gifts as q dsshinE leader on MANY
occa sions. He was in the thick OF IN.
nshttng outside OF Ladysnith. where he
was severely wounded For his services
In South Africa he was awarded the
Queens medal with two clasps and IN.
kings medal with five clasps. represent
Ing IN all seven general engagements. lie
was also given step up In rank. which
hao the enect OF making him at 81, IN.
youngest colonel in the British ar-ny
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
GERMAN master SPY'
WARNS OF BOMB PLOTS
Deadly Gas, Binding Rays and Dyna-
mite to Be Used.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, Feb. 4.-Deadly disease
bombs carrying bacteria, to be spread
broadcast, yapor rays so dazzling that
one flash into the eyes means loss of
sight, German intrigues in Mexico, and
the use of dynamite in works of destruc-
ton around New York are a few of the
things mentioned by DIR. Karl Armgaard
Graves. self-styled international spy, in
a warning to the people of the United
States following the break with the
Kaiser
! Getting down to his war prophecies DR..
Graves said:
l"Germany's campaign is to be pushed
at, once TO extremes of inhumanity that
the American people as yet do not dream
of 1 know, for instance, that they have
peSfected horror-dealing disease bombs,
which they are prepared now to launch
ct the enemy lines from distances Of sew
/eIS1 miles, each freighted with its sick
enYns load of bacteria.
Even further are they going. In the
lad few months eight German scientists
!. have lost their sight in the perfection OF
- mysterious potent vspor ray that is
about to be sent flashing into the eyes
Of the enemy. Every single man who
blinks into the dazzling light of one of
those rays will staggPr back blinded-his
sight gone forever.
Once more l want to warn the Ameri-
can people and the authorities about the
German ships lying at anchor in our
waters (Dr. Graves now says our as
he has taken out his first citizenship pa
pers). More than a year ago I told that
the German ship lying in Gravesend Bay,
loaded with 1000 tons of dynamite, was
there for a sinister purpose. The dyna-
mite has disappeared now. Watch out
for its temperance on the other Ger
man ships or in other works of destruc-
ton"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
RESERVE TRAINING
SCHOOL NOT LIMITED

The report in circulation that only on
'ers OF the Reserve Corps. Plattsburg
men or others with equal military train
ing would be accepted in the proposed
reserve ohcers' Training School now in
the process OF formation. Is erroneous
So announced Maj. S. E. Bomar. Infantry.
0. r. c, organizer Of the reserve, last
~iSht
Any man Of good moral character. be
tween the ages Of is and IS years, he said
who has an educstioi equivalent 10 ~
high school course, would be eligible for
membership. He also made IL plain that
the organization was in no manner a mill
tary college OF the ordinary military type
and was being organized with no view To
selfish or mercenary gain
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

been hailed is intensely gratifying, and
indicates a completely united nation.
Had we not had so long, so convincing
so hideous an exhibition of Teutonic
lawlessness, the nation might have been
divided in its views, as England doubt
less would have been without the in
vasion of Belgium.
Daniel G. Reid,
Daniel G. Reid. of the directorate of the
United States Steel Corporation, and a
member Of the boards of several other
important industrial and banking corpor-
ations, said:
THE united country stands behind the
President
James s. AleIanderi
James S. Alexander, president Of the
National Bank of Commerce, said:
This is a possibility for which we have
been preparing, financially and CONNER
cialIy. for long period. The mercantile.
financial and commercial interests, with
this in view, have been conducting their
business on as conservative a basis as
possible.
THE assets of the banks were never
more liquid. The increased demands for
money, both for the use of the United
States government and for the allies, will
undoubtedly cause an advance of rates.
the present Industry will be further
stimulated, although the interruption to
oversee transportation, IL it should de-
velop, is likely to increase temporarily
the congestion on railroads"
Henry Clewsi
Henry Clews, head of the banking and
Stock Exchange house bearing his name,
said:
Remember one thing and take it to
your hearts for yourselves and your fam
lilies, our country can take care of itself,
come what will, better than any nation
on earth, in time of peace or in time of
war Thanks be to Almighty God for CIV
ing US a superabundance of everything
for self-support, even though we should
be walled in.
John Purroy Mitchell;
Mayor Mitchell while disinclined to dis
cuss the situation. showed plainly his ap-
proval of the course taken by the Presi-
dent.
'I am glad the step has finally been
taken" he said, because 1 think the
situation created by the transmission of
the German note called for just such ac-
ton. The people of this city will support
the President fully. and I have no doubt
that this will be the attitude of all citi-
zens of this country. The police are
now, as at all times, prepared to pre-
serve order. do not anticipate any seri-
Gus trouble"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Here Is Organization
Of Navy; Commanders
And Vessels Of Fleets

ATLANTIC FLEET.
Admiral Henry T. Mayo. Commander
in-Chief.
Pennsylvania, B. LIST L. (flagship of
Admiral Mayo)
BATTLESHIP FORCE.
Vice Admiral De Witt Coffman, Com
mander.
Division Five.
Rear Admiral Herbert c. Dunn, Com
mandeT.
Connecticut, B. I'd l.; Michigan, B.
I'd L.; South Carolina. B. I'd l.; Yer
mont. B. I'd L.
Division Six.
Rear Admiral Augustus F. Fechteler,
Commander.
New York. B. 1st L.; Delaware. B. I'd
L.; Oklahoma, B. LIST l.; Texas, B,
LIST L.
Division Seven.
Rear Admiral Thomas S. Rodgers,
Commander.
Florida, B. 1st l.; Arkansas, B. 1st
L.; Utah. B. 1st L
Division Eight.
Vice Admiral De Witt Coffman, Com
Wyoming. B. 1st l.; Nevada, B. 1st
L.: Arizona, B. list l..
CRUISER FORCE.
Rear Admiral Charles F. Pond, Com
mander.
Prairie. trans; CaStine. fuel ship;
Des Moines. c. Sd c; Illinois, B. I'd
l.; Machias. G. b; Montana. A. c.
Nashville, G. B.; North Carolina, A. c.;
Sacramento. G. B.; Salem, c. Sd C;
Wheeling. G. B.
DESTROYER FORCE.
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, Com
Ammen, Aylwin. Balch, Beale. Ben
ham, Burrows. Cassin, Conyngham
Cummings, Cushing. Davis, Downes,
Drayton, Duncan, Ericsson, flaming
Flusse, Henleh, Jacob Jones, Jarvis
Jenkins, Jouett, Lamson, Mayrant. Nc
Call, McDougal, Monaghan, Nicholson
O'Brien. Parker, Patterson, Paulding
Perkins, Porter. Preston, Reid. Roe
Rowan. Sampson, Smith, Sterett Ter
ry, Trippe, Tucker, Wadsworth. Vain
wright, Wake, Warrington, Winslow
MINE FORCE.
Commander Reginald r. Belknap
Commander.
Baltimore, Dubuque. Lebanon, On
tario, Patapsco, PatuXent, San Fran
cisco, Sonoma.
TRANS
Capt. William L. Rodgers, Commander
Vestal, Arethus, Celtic, Culgoa, Cy-
clops, Jupiter, Neptune, Orion, Prone
theus, Solace.
RESERVE FORCE.
Alabama. B. I'd l.; Chester. c. I'd c.;
Chicago, C. I'd c.; Georgia, B. I'd L.
Kansas, B. I'd L.; Kearsage, B. I'd L.
Kentucky, B. I'd L.; Louisiana, B. %
L.; Maine, B. I'd L.; Minnesota, B. I'd
L.; Missouri. B. I'd L.; Nebraska, B. %
L.; New Hampshire, b. I'd L.; New
Jersey, B. I'd L.; North Dakota, B. LIST
l.; Ohio, b. I'd L.; Rhode Island. B
I'd L.; Virginia, B. I'd L.; Washington
A. c.; Wisconsin, B. I'd L.
PACIFIC FLEET.
Admiral William B. Caperton, Com
mander-in-Chief.
San Diego. A. c.; Albany, c. Sd c.;
Annapolis, G. b.; Buffalo. trans; Chat
tanooga, c. Sd c.; Denver, c. Sd c.;
Raleigh, c. Sd c.; Yorktown, G. B.
COAST TORPEDO FORCE.
Commander Arthur G. Kavanagh, Com
mander.
Hopkins, Hull Lawrence, Paul Jones
Perry, Prcble, Stewart, Truxton. Whip
pie.
Rrutu1 Seusl shi1A GAaaaAR t0nD2J
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
Guidance for President
During Present Crisis,
Is Prayer of Minister

Rev. Edward X. Hardin offered the fol-
lowing prayer at the morning service in
Mount Vernon Place Church YESTERDAY.
we ask. oh. God. that in this crisis
.ne PRESIDENT and those associated with
tliih IN such heavy responsibility may
be divinely guided
We ask tlat our nation NAV ,rIsu
the VIII OF God for America, whatever
that will may be.
We pray especially for Germany to-
oay That the time may not come when
we have TO refer 10 her as our enemy. {"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
SPEAKS ON WAR AND VATICAN.

THE Vatican and the War was the
topic of Moses Baritz before the WASH
ington Secular League, at Pythian Tenn
Pile, yesterday afternoon. The address
was a critical and caustic examination
of the encyclical issued with relation to
the war by Benedict XIV.
At the opening of the meeting poems
of tribute to two deceased members,
Prof. Eudorus Catlin Kenney and John
Phillips Meakin, were read by the pres
ident In the absence Of the author, Prot
Hyland G. Erk.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

them. we would have to teach Germany
that truth In other terms than rhetoric.
''Now that we are on the brink of war.
let not anger or vengeance tinge our
thoughts. Think not of Germany as a
scheming enemy, but as a desperate,
misguided friend.
IF there must be war, let Il be a war
Of defense. Let us follow the lead OF the
men we have elected to administer our
government, act coolly. and above all as
Americans first, last and always"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
fight EUROPEAN War
in STREETS OF PEKING
Guards of Austrian and Italian Lega-
tons Have Clash.
specaI to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Nsn1nzton dersld.
San Francisco, Feb. 4-The war OF Eu-
rope has been fought over on a reduced
though bloody scale in the streets Of
Pekiug. according to c. A. Jauregui, a
young millionaire from the Argentine, ar
irving here with his bride after a wedding
Journey through the Orient. The conflict
was staged, said Jauregui, who obtained
his information from the Spanish Ambas-
sador at Peking. when the legation guards
of the Austrian and Italian legations.
marching through the streets, met.
The commands came to an abrupt halt,
and then, before their officers could stop
the men. a battle occurred in which rifles.
swords and bayonets were used. The
combatants were finally parted by their
officers after many had been wounded.
As a result OF the battle. the embassies
agreed to set apart certain days of the
week on which the troops OF one OF the
SeIIIgerents may go out into the streets,
while the other side stays within the EN-
bassy walls.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
ASK FUNDS TO HELP NEEDY.
Appeal Made for $4,000 by A..o-
ciated Charities.

The Associated Charities Of the District
and the Citizens Relief Association have
issued a midwinter appeal for $40 600
The two societies care for about L, ooc
persons in the District and this year there
is an unusual amount Of sickness and
want.
The high cost OF food and clothing has
added to the distress this year and the
societies are urgently asking that con-
tributions be sent in at once as many
persons are suffering greatly during the
So@N U,>sth
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

sertion of the nations seif-respect. He
could do aught else He dare not attempt
aught else. The dignity and honor of the
republic forbade aught else"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

A preparation of solidified glue, which
can he used instead of rubber for many
purposes. has been invented by q Ger
man scientist
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

Folding chairs, to be attached TO per-
manent ones in theaters, have been in
vented for quickly increasing the seating
capacity of a place or making additional
eislsS yhen daSirsd -.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05

ftwater lilies have a shining appearance
because Of an OIL on the leaves which
prevents water remaining on them and
clogging the mouths, or stomachs.
through which the plant breathes. The
Issxss are largn. 6Ax and nearly round
The Washington herald., 1917-02-05
How Our Army of 265,OOO
Compares with Other Nations

comparison Of the land forces