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The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
REPUBLICANS BLOCK
new BOND MEASURE
Action Delayed on Bill Carrying
$l2,OOO.OOO,OOO Approximation.

Republicans blocked a favorable re-
port yesterday on the administration S
new bond and certificate bill carry
ing nearly S12,ON0.Oco,co0 when the
House Ways and Means Committee
met to whip the bill into shape to
report to the House for consideration
today. The wide discretion which the
bill would vest in the Secretary of the
Treasury with regard to the inter-
change of foreign securities for bonds
was the issue which provoked lengthy
dis cussion upon the part of minority
members Of the committee.
Secretary OF the Treasury McAdoo
was again before the committee and
was questioned closely upon numeT-
Gus points in the bill. Committee mem
bers declared after the Secretary had
been on the stand for three hours
that for most part the Secretary's
statements and explanations to the
committee were to be held in conf
denCe. Republicans throughout in
sisted upon the fullest explanations
threatening that their support might
not be so cordial If information they
desired was withheld. They drew the
Secretary out in detail upon the ques-
ton whether or not commissions are
to be paid bankers and brokers for
selling the new bonds.
Taxation proposals took up much OF
the time of the committee. A group
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
Community DANCING
PAVILION is Opened
Five Hundred Persons Attend In
formal Affair in First Street.

A crowd OF about 500 or more men,
women and children in the vicinity Of
the New York avenue playground.
First and n streets northwest, gath
cred around the new dancing pavilion
just erected and held an Informal
dance, which marked the opening of
community dances in that section.
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes. director Of
Fairgrounds. Miss Cecile Norton,
community secretary. and Miss Ella
Gardner. prominent playground
mented on the large attendance that
marked the opening date.
Although the only music was a Vic
trola, everyone seemed to be able to
hear It enough to dance. For lighting
facilities the playground department
furnished few electric battery lights
and numbers Of japanese lanterns. II
has been decided TO give these dances
each Wednesday evening.
Fourteen married couples supervised
the dancing and saw that everything
was carried out perfect. II is the
purpose TO establish, IL possible, q
community center on the grounds and
within the next few days tentative
plans will be made.
Mrs. Olive Dapray, director Of the
grounds, Miss Elizabeth Penny, as
sistant director. and James P. Rich
took charge OF the affair. Announce
ment was made that another dance
under the auspices OF the Playground
Dancing Club will be given next
Wednesday night.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
Lines to a Fellow Gourmand.

While muSing in my den last night
my fancies backward flew
To brighter days when we were
young. and things we used to do,
The esCapades we figured in-be-
yound all human count,
The deviltry that We contrived-
prodigiOus amount,
When suddenly, maliCiously, my pneu-
mogastric nerve
Got in its darned dyspeptic work, and
II my senses serve.
heard a voice say "Escapades!
You had a host Of them
But worse of all was eating pie at
o'clock a. m. -
I must have dozed and dropped to
sleep. and in my dreams I saw
A sea OF pies that ran the range from
overbaked to raw.
And some with CTusts that looked
as if they'd fairly melt away,
While some OF them were soggy as
a late October day;
And some were filed with pumpkin
stew and some were filed with
ounce.
And some were fairly brimming up
with apple, peach and mince;
didn't count. There must have
been a million pies OF them.
And YOU and l were eating them at
l O'Clock a. m,
The older sages shook their heads
and said we'd pay for that
But still we ate and ate and ate and
kept on growing fat!
We scorned advice from older heads
and kept on digging in,
Deluded by the strange belief our
Of tin.
visionary lunch,
Alas, My pneumogastric nerve let
rrrh,r hunCh,
AEafr. D swear. I heard a voice, "A
curse on all Of them
Who sCOrn advice and lunch on pie
at I o'clock n. m.
And all night long tossed and turn
ed and vainly prayed for rest
The Dance Of Seven Devils was per-
formed upon my chest!
A pound Of lead laid in my craw as
heavy as could be,
While Old Dyspep'sy danced around
IN uFtra-fendish glee!
90 Lord"' I cried in sheer despair
"turn back the shifts OF Time
To where by u1CTmoSastrtc nerve
had not attained its prime!-
To days Of youth and calm repose-
lust take me back to them
knd 1 will never fool with pie at 1
o'clock a. m"
John D. Wells. in The Buffalo
Eews
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
BOARD TO DETERMINE
PRICES FOR Steel
Cost-Plus-Profit Basis Will Be
Fixed.

Steel prices will be fixed by the War
Industries Board on a -plus-profit
basis. it was learned yesterday. Pres
ident Wilson has been given the fig-
ures prepared by the Federal Trade
Commission and has turned them
over TO the War Board. for use in
fixing contract prices.
A public announcement Of maxi
mum prices for various grades of
steel from certain mills is expected
to be issued by the administration
within a few days. At first it was
not believed any such announcement
would be necessary. but recently the
steel market has shown such I'M
steadiness that It was deemed wise
to make an authoritative statement
to prevent any more than ordinary
market fluctuations. 1t is believed
the private consumers can be best
safeguarded in this manner.
The matter Of prices was discussed
at length at the morning meeting Of
the board. The board is greatly con-
cerned over steel contracts for our
allies and the at the afternoon ses-
sion of the board Andre Tardieu.
French purchasing agent, was called
into consultation. 1t is understood
that the difficulties in getting light
steel rails for shipment to France
were discussed.
The question OF copper prices is not
receiving the main attention Of the
War Board at present. 1t is stated
that the supply purchased by Bernard
NJ. Baruch months ago, acting for the
Council Of National Defense raw ma
terials committee. is not vet exhaust
ed, and the question of geeting a new
supply has not been taken up Sc
riously.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
The Aftermath of the Reply.

Does American rejection of the
Papal peace proffer mean two or
three years more of war?
There is no doubt that 1t creates
a new peace formula-one decidedly
different from the mo annexations
and no indemnities" plan. which
ran riot in Russia some weeks ago.
The new formula is: The Hohen-
zollerns must CO."
OF course. political evolution in
Germany has a long way to travel
yet before the downfall OF the au-
tocracy is more than a mere alb
stract speculation of the future.
Some observers think it cannot be
brought about without some vital
military disaster being inflicted on
Germany. But some immediate
moves on the political checker
board of the central powers may
be looked for.
One OF these Is the resignation
Of Chancellor Michaelis. who was
thrust into the chair of Bethmann-
Hollweg, because it was thought he
might be a useful pawn in the re-
newed German campaign for peace.
Obviously, he has been brought to
a rude stop already, If his supreme
task was to bring peace to Germany.
He. will be thrust into the scrap
heap by the military rulers of Ber-
lin, and another plant tool put up
in the post once occupied by Bis
marck.
Another development will come
with the fall of Trieste into Italian
hands. This will bring relations be-
tween Berlin and Vienna to an acute
stage. 1t may be the great mill
tary disaster" necessary to bring
the people of Austria Hungary to
the edge of revolution. Certainly
it will cause them to react violent
ly against the Prussian yoke. 1t
will widen the rift already dis
cernible. It will serve to accentu-
ate the strain and terror OF the
coming winter to the nations in the
coil of the iron ring"
But with the climax of the war
now reached, and the danger-mark
passed, so far as the allies is con-
cerned. it is not conceivable that
the war will be permitted to drag
itself on interminably. merely be-
cause it may take eighteen months
or more to bring Germany to the
same condition as the Confederacy
was just before the fall of Rich
mond. When the German people
see that the war is lost. that their
rulers have betrayed them, it is fair
to assume that they will act. and
act in accordance with the excel
lent course that President Wilson
has mapped out for them.
There is only one game left for
the German propagandists to play.
They may drill away at the idea
that neither side can win the war
by a military decision; that it is
beyond the power OF the allies to
break in the German lines. That
is an insidiously plausible reason
ing which a great many excellent
persons in this country are adopt
ing. But it is not in accordance
with the facts. The tremendous
military preparations which the
American government is making as
sures a crushing defeat of Germany
on the field of battle, If financial
and economic attrition has not en-
compassed that defeat before We
are ready to strike.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
APPRECIATION.

How little do we value things
Until they suddenly take wings
And soar away. and then we learn
Their vanished beauty to discern.
We hardly heed the soft, blue sky
Until the clouds come floating by,
Until we feel the drenching rain,
And long for sunny days in vain.
How little value we our friend
Until he nears the journeys end.
when all his deeds so kind and true
Come drifting past us for review.
And. viewing the departed years.
Behold reformers, prohets, seers,
Whom brutal scoffers met with
stones, A
But tardy Tdns rsvsrsd their bones.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
What They Say at The Washington Herald

Shopping Editor. Washington Herald.
City.
Dear Sir-My supply Of shaving
cream had been nearly exhausted for
several days, each day / had forgot
ten TO purchase some.
This morning while reading The
Herald / glanced over the advertise
ment OF a prominent druggist and
found that for today I could purchase
a 2S-cent tube OF the cream / use Tor
Is cents-eiving me the double serv-
ice OF reminding me Of my need and
where the same could be purchased at
considerable saving.
i marked the ad and took the paper
along with me on the car, looked il
over again and further found / could
purchase a 35-cent standard toothbrush
for q cents. Stopped OF on my way
TO work, purchased these two articles
and supply OF smokes at a saving
Of . cents-total saving As cents,
enough TO pay for my subscription TO
The Herald for a month and a half
from the one reading OF your paper.
Last minute Herald advertisement is
surely a boom to busy buyers, IL puts
the spotlight on whore to obtain their
needs at the time it is most needed
Yours very truly.
JOSEPH A. PETTY,
1855 Holmead place.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
steel Barges on the CannI.
HEFLIN AND MEEKER
LA FAYETTE ORATORS

Principal addresses at the Lafayette
birthday celebration to be held at
RausCher's on the evening of Sep
tember will be made by Represen-
tatives Hefiin, Of Alabama, and Meek
er. of Missouri, it was announced
yesterday by DR. ]. G. B. Bulloch.
chancellor general of the Order of
Washington, and chairman of the
special committee in charge. The
Marine Band will furnish music
Patriotic societies cooperating in
Clude, Sons OF the Revolution, Order
of Washington. Sons Of the Ameri-
can Revolution, Society Of Colonial
Wars. Scions of Colonial Cavaliers.
Sons of Confederate Veterans, United
Daughter of the Confederacy and
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
Seeks $4,000 Damage
For Fracture of Les

Joseph Davidson has filed suit In
the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia against the Washington
Railway and Electric Co., for SlO, ,OOI
alleged damages.
In his declaration, filed through At
torney Mark Stearman, the plaintiff
claims that on June "a, 1917, while he
was crossing the street at Sixth and
Massachusetts avenue northwest, he
was run into by a car of the de-
fendant company, and seriously in
Jured. He claims that he sustained
a fracture of the left leg, for which
he received treatment for ten weeks
at the hospital, and that he received
other serious and permanent injuries.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
BICYCLE RIDER INJURED.

John McCloskey, IA years old, al
New York avenue northwest, riding
a bicycle in Pennsylvania avenue and
holding on to the rear of an automo-
bile between Four-and-a-Half an6
Sixth streets northwest, was thrown
to the street when his wheel skidded
and he was picked up unconscious
suffering from shock and other in
juries. He was taken to the Emerg-
ency Hospital. The boy was not Sc
riously injured.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
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The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Whether or not our allies who are
now purchasing various supplies in
the United States in enormous quanti-
ties will be gratified II the government
at Washington fixes the prices at
which American commodities are to
be sold, is a question which must be
determined before decision upon this
matter is reached. For one OF the
reasons why high prices for COM
modities of all kinds have been es-
tablished and a tendency to an in
crease in prices has been noticed is
to be found in the imperative pressure
which the representatives OF the allies
who are now in the United States,
have brought to bear upon manu-
factures and others so that they can
secure their supplies and get them as
rapidly as possible.
Upon excellent authority 1t can be
reported that there are now in the
United States several representatives
of Great Britain and of France. as
well as many other representatives.
Of other allied nations. earnestly
seeking to secure commodities, al
though some of them are occupied with
inspection of commodities already pur-
chased. There is, therefore. intense
competition in American markets be-
tween representatives. of other nations
who are here for the purpose of buy
ing American products. Some Of them
are willing to offer bonuses in ad-
dition to high prices they are ready
TO pay, If they can thereby secure at
as early day as possible. the articles
Of which they stand in need. Suppose
the government should fix the price
American industries charge for the
commodities sold to the allies or to
the neutral Would such action pre-
vent the payment of bonuses? The
best judges are of the opinion that
it would he almost impossible to es-
tablish fixed prices so that thereby
competition from the allies who are
now in the American markets will be
ended.
Where the Money Comes From.
Probably within the next ten weeks
American bankers will sell or dis
count British notes to the aggregate
Of S15O,0O0,OO0. The transaction will be
in the nature of an endless chain for
some Of the notes which are discount
ed late in the fall will be utilized to
liquidate notes aEgregating SIS OOO, 900
week sold earlier in the fall. These
bonds. however. will not reflect the
enormous purchases which the rep
.rCsentatives Of the allied nations are
now making in the United States.
They represent purely banking opera
tions and the avidity with which the
first issues have been accepted by
banks is good proof of the plentiful
ness of money, as well as the sense
Of security.
On excellent authority it Is reported
that representatives of Great Britain
who are now in the United States are
purchasing commodities, the aggre-
gate money value of which each week
is from $1S,OOOCO0 to $20,COO,OOO. The
money, by means of which payment
for these commodities will be made.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

In the committee expressed the opin-
ion that it would be better TO apply
the straight income tax to the income
from the bonds rather than super
taxes and other war and excess profit
taxes.
The Ways and Means Committee
will meet again Thursday morning
and the majority will endeayor 10
force a favorable report for suhmis-
sion to the House this afternoon.
Chairman Kitchin predicted that the
bill probaly would not pass the House
before Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Men shoppers for the first time last week got within
the prize money in The Washington HERALD Shopping
Contest In fact, the percentage of Shopping Letters
submitted by showed very large increase The two
who won prizes walked off with the first and second
awards. The second prize-Snning letter reproduced
above. Here again HERALD reader found himself with
a need and he turned the advertising columns of The
HERALD as a matter of course.
Advertisers are asked to particularly note that Mr..
Petty bought considerable in excess of the advertised item
which attracted his attention-roof positive that adyer-
tisins pulls far in excess of direct tracesble results
Shoppers will note that Mr. Petty saved enough on
his purchases secured through HERALD advertising To
pay for my subscription to The HERALD for month
and half from the reading of your paper"
Advertisers will further note that Mr. L9~I
Petty has the advantages Of l,st-minute h<xXE
HERALD advertising well in mind.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
Pnce-Fixing.

For two days the experts have
been wrestling with the price Of
wheat. failing to reach any agree
ment. and showing clearly the diff
Guilty Of the task they have as
sumed.
How to do justice to the farmer
and to the consumer, and how to
avoid doing injustice to the mid
dlemen," is the problem before the
price-fixfng board. 1t is essential
that there be no dislocation of the
grain trade and its attendant in
dustries during the war period. Yet
prohteering must be treated ruth
lessly. 1t is extremely hard to ar
rive at the golden mean, to give
everyone the square deal"
In the great manufacturing in
dustries it is relatively easy to ar
rive at a cost of production basis.
since all the determining factors
can be weighed. But it is different
with coal and wheat. The average
price of 81 per ton at the mine,
fixed by Presidential proclamation,
is going to permit a reasonable
profit for some operators, a narrow
profit for others, and a loss for a
few. The new coal administrator,
DR.. Harry A. Garfield. has a task
Of great complexity before him.
Some observers even say that his
success is impossible. Coal has
been mined and sold on a haphaz-
ard, "all-the-traffic-w basis
for so long that it is impossible to
regulate the business overnight.
1t is quite possible that govern
ment operation of the mines will
be forced If the operators continue
their present tactics. The action of
an Alabama mine in closing down
rather than accept the government
price-ixing program is unsatisfac-
tory. since the nation needs a full
production of coal, greater than
ever before, to supply its war needs.
Wheat presents an even more in
tricate problem. The first require
ment is that the farmer must be
given an equitable price for his
product and an assurance that this
price will be maintained. Other
wise there will be no Stimulation
Of production" no increased crops
in the succeeding year. The second
requirement is the fixing of an
equitable price for bread as it
reaches the American people, after
it has passed through a myriad of
different hands in the processes of
distribution.
There should be no timidity in
dealing with these vast interests,
and the government must have the
courage of the experiment on
which 1t has embarked. But the
work must be done by men who
will take no chances" II any part
OF the price-fixing program should
result in the temporary ruin of any
industry, the whole war admins
tration will be called into question.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
yAULTING AMBITION.

FHL y I-NO AHbIIIUNs
Ny ambitions on a fiier,
Gettin' ever higher, higher.
Once thought it would be fun
Bein' like G. Washington.
Then I felt a sort O. pant
Jest to ekal GsnI Grant.
Then I thought it would be fine
Comm further down the line
To be great and popular
Like our old friend Teddy R.
But today tell We fiat.
I'm aspirin higher'n that.
And my efforts all Is given
To surpass-THE COST OLIVIN'
Copyright. 1911
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
GIRL BITTEN BY DOG.

Dora Miller. years old. llo5 Sew
enth street southeast while playing
yesterday afternoon in front Of her
home, was bitten on the hip by .
stray dog roaming the neighborhood-
She was not seriously injured. She
was taken to the Providence Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

War methods may be adopted by
pacifists in so much as those In
Congress will have to put Up barbed-
wire entanglements to protect their
political fences.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

The government has hired 30 cooks
for period Of two weeks each. Well.
this is about their average stay in one
place.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Russia's new action resembles very
much that OF the jumper, who turns
back at the take-off board to get a
new start.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

a peculiar thing. but most Of
-s8 soap-box orators are generally
m d OF a bath.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

President Wilson has added another
contribution TO the letters Of Presi-
dents. His reply to the Pope's
peace note is a masterpiece.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Washington is still wondering who
will be its next Commissioner. We
hope that we will have a casual ac-
quaintance with him. at least.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

we hope that those men who are
escaping the draft because of their
families, will learn to appreciate the
wife and kiddies more.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Macmillan says that Peary's Crock
er Land is nonexistent. Boy. page
Doc Cook.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

liking prices is a great thing
. hope that they will not be
.-l5 zed at their present altitude.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

VAT have become of all those
es-s-Tard gardens that were started
. -E- about last June?
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Instead Of eliminating vice condi-
tions as it was supposed to do, the
Kenyon red light" bill has ap-
parently just moved the conditions
from one part Of the city to the
othsr.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Hafz, besides being the name of
a famous Persian poet, is a title
conferred on any Mohammedan
who has committed the whole of
the Koran to memory.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM

Concert by the United States Soldiers
Home Band. John S. NJ. Zimmerman, d.
rector. at bandstand. tomorrow afternoon,
beginning at O'Clock.
"My- Country. 'Tis Of Thee"
March. The SEotdsman". "....... ..Lsurendeau
Overture. Guy Mannering'' '........... Bishop
Oriental scene, The Star Of India,
Bratton
Selection, "Erminie" (reQuested) .Jskabo~sk
Jazz Fox Trot, Hangover Blues. Gordon
Waltz Suite. Morning journals" ....st-auss
Intermezso. Love and Kisses" "....... Harris
Finale, "Somevhere in Erin. .".......Temple
The Star spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
VACATION HERALDs.

rhs Washington HERALD viii Be mailed,
upon request. to regular subscribers on vacation.
At their vacation address, Anywhers IN the
United States or Canada, at the ams 20 cents
par month nte, a. they pay on delivery Of the
paper TO their Washington address.
Give old as well a. new address Whsn writing,
and state definitely how long the paper Is to be
mailed and when to resume dsEssry at the
home address.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30

Cwritten especially for The Washington Herald }
By John KendrIek Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
A LINE o. CHEER

THURSDAY. AUGUsTO, 1911.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-30
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