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The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
THINKS WAR SURE
Hesitation Fatal, Declares Rev,
DR.. Randolph H. McKim.

Declaring that hesitation in this su-
preme crisis will chill the enthusiasm of
the country. will discourage the heart of
every American citizen, and will not avert
war" Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McKim,
rector OF the Church of the Epiphany,
Fourteenth and G streets northwest, in
his sermon on christianity and War"
last night, urged that President Wilson
be given the united and whole-souled
support Of every American citizen"
Our land has been reborn In one
day." he said. mo sooner did President
Wilson publicly declare that this re-
public would not be vassaI of a foreign
power, but would assert its sovereignty
than there was an instant response from
the hearts of the American people from
ocean to ocean.
section. even of race disappeared. From
all classes came one great voice Of pa
triotism, assuring the President OF united
and whole-souled support in his assertion
Of the dignity and sovereignty of the re-
public, and his resolution to resist the
unprovoked attack upon the rights and
liberties of our people.
Nothing is to be gained by refusing
to recognize that a state of war virtually
exists. Nothing Is to be gained for peace
by shutting our eyes to the fact that
fragrant war is rushing upon us. Rather
let US say to those in authority that
we stand ready at this hour to support
those In authority in taking stern meas
ures to raise the blockade of our ports
and to restore freedom to our commerce"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
TORPEDOED MANITOBA
CARRIED | AMERICAN
Queenstown Consul Reports Portland.
Ores.. Man Saved in Wreck. -

One American, the ships surgeon, was
aboard the British Steamer Manitoba,
sunk without warning by submarine,
Consul Wesley Frost, at Queenstown,
cabled the State Department yesterday.
He was Earl Rice, of Portland, oreg..
and was saved.
The consuPs report was as follows:
'The British-Indian liner Manitoba, S. 800
tons, plying between London and Cal
cutta with a general cargo, crew 49, pas
sengers nineteen, was sunk without
warning 1S5 miles southwest of Fastnet
at 1:40 p. m. February s. Moderate rough
sea One American. Earl Rice, 62s Sal
mon street. Portland, Greg, aboard. All
of crew and passengers saved except sew
eral Lascars, drowned through misman-
agement. Submarine commenced she'll
ing 1900 yards and approached to 300
yards, when admiralty vessel hove in
sight, causing submarine to submerge in
stantly. Survivors landed this morning
Q0th). Manitoba carried 47-inch gun and
two gunners."
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
AT BORDER
Ambassador Gerard Reaches
Zurich, Switzerland.
CBy the international News Service.

Wy ENe"s
Berlin (via Tuckerton), Feb. 10-CDe-
layed). james w. Gerard, recalled Am
bassador from Germny, left Berlin tonight
at $50 o'clock. He was accompanied by
40 members of the Embassy staff. con-
sular agents, Red Cross workers and cor
respondents.
The Ambassador was apparently in
good spirit. He said farewell to the Ger
man chancellor, Won Bethmann-Hollweg.
and the secretary OF foreign affairs, Herr
Zimmermann, a few hours before his
leaving.
Mr.. Gerard declined TO be quoted. He
authorized the announcement that he had
not uttered any expression for the press
since Saturday. He said he would re-
frain during his trip from commenting in
any way on the international situation.
Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 11.-James w.
Gerard. former United States Ambassa-
dor to Berlin, received a big welcome
as he stepped from his train at Schatf-
hansen. on the Swiss border. at O'Clock
this afternoon. Among those who were
at the station TO greet him were Ameri-
can Minister to Switzerland, Pleasant A.
Stovall, and representatives of the Swiss
army. Swiss guard of honor waited on
Mr.. Gerard and his party. A large num-
ber of Swiss citizens made up the rest
of the gathering.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
MAYOR and ALDERMEN
HAD GAY old time"
All Drunk at Party Says Witness.
Toast Poor, Foolish Taxpayers.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, Feb. IA sensation hal
been caused in Newark by disclosure of
the details of s276 dinner in New York
in May. 1915, attended by Mayor Raymond
and several OF the aldermen, with others,
totaIing fifteen.
The disclosures were made at a meet
ing of the committee OF aldermen and
citizens.
Here's to the mayor of the city o.
Newark. the Common Council and the
poor, foolish Taxpayers! II they could
only see us now"
That was the toast which was at
tributed to Mayor Raymond by three
witnesses under oath.
While Alderman Lee was on the stand,
Theodore D. Gottlieb asked him II Mayor
Townsend had not kissed Alderman Nc
Govern
''The mayor was very friendly with
Jackie. calling him my little boy"
Questioned about Bustanobys. John j.
McGovern, another witness. admitted that
1t was "a real fair restaurant"
do you remember the order for twelve
dozen cocktails?"
mo; while I was drinking one there
were four always staying there with
me-"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
CHARGED With BIGAMY,
She ACCUSES ACCUSER
"Milhon-Dollar" Beauty Show Puz.
zle to Chicago Police. -.
cial to The Washington Herald.


Chicago, Feb. 11.-Solomon would have
to get up early in the morning to
straighten out this tangle, so what chance
have mere policemen of the Chicago ave-
nue. station,
Chronologically, the program as recited
by the police follows:
Marie de Cameron (stage name), 2,
actress, was arrested on charges Of
bigamy, preferred by d. A. Jones. come
dian and vaudeville singer.
Jones alleged that he married Miss de
Cameron at Mansfield, Ohio, a year ago
while they were appearing in show with
the Million Dollar Beauty" company.
Later he ascertained that she had pre-
viously been married. five years ago to
one Edward Fenske, of Chicago.
Now comes Miss de Cameron, or Mrs.
Jones, or Mrs. Fenske. On her complaint,
Jones was held pending investigation OF
her story that he has a wife, by previous
marriage, and a son.
Furthermore. said Miss de Cameron. he
knows Fenske. who is also a comedian, is
married again, and she has never been
notified of a divorce.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
PLAN TO SPEED
DEFENSE BILLS
Congress Is Ready to Rush
Nation S Preparedness
Measures.

Preparedness legislation will hold the
Congressional stage throughout the COM
Ing week. The rush to put the land and
sea-hghting forces OF the nation in per-
feet trim for every emergency will con-
tinue unabated and high pressure will be
the order of the hour in both the Senate
and the House.
An agreement has been reached where
by the naval appropriation bill. with its
numerous important amendments design
cd to increase the authority of the exc
cutiye department of the government in
the eventuality of war. will be passed by
the House of Representatives today
Immediately after the convening Of the
House. This clears the way for the mill
tary appropriation bill with its budget OF
s2F, 100000. This great supply measure
viii be rushed to passage. and IL is the
hope OF Chairman Dent. of the Commit
tee of Military Affairs, that the army bill
will be on its way 10 the Senate before
the end of the week.
To Give Wilson Control.
As q result of the urging Of action Dy
Secretary of the Navy Daniels Il has be-
come practically assured that the naval
bill will carry a provision for the assump-
tIon, by the President. of complete con-
troll of the shipyards. munition plants and
all correlated industries In time Of war
'or the imminence of war" The House
Rules Committee following q hearing
granted Secretary Daniels on Saturday,
voted to grant special rule, making this
and other administration amendments to
the naval bill privileged.
Only Friday, the Rules Committee had
taken adverse action on the same amend
ments. The urgency OF the situation, as
explained to the committee by Daniels,
wrought the change in attitude. The
amendment which the committee will ad-
NIT as privileged. limits the period within
which the President may commander
shipyards and munitions factories only
until May /, 1915
In the Senate, three important meas
ures bearing on the present needs of the
government in the matter of preparation
for war are seeking consideration with
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
ESCAPE In NIGHT CLOTHES
WHEN FIRE FILLS BAKERY
Families Flee as Oven Isnites Ceiling
of Building.

Baltimore, Feb. 11.-More than a half
dozen persons, scantily clad, escaped
from their smoke-filled rooms when fire
broke out shortly before l o'clock this
morning in the bakery of Isaac Silver, at
1915 and 1877 East Lombard street
The fire was caused by a broken damp
er, which permitted the flames from the
oven to leap toward the roof. In a few
minutes the roof of the oven fell and the
two houses were filled with dense smoke.
An alarm was turned in and in the mean
time Mrs. Silver and her two children,
who were asleep in 1915, were aroused.
Neighbors also awoke the family on the
second floor at 1877, where there were five
children.
broke through the upper floors. The dam
age is estimated at $500.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Navy WILL PURCHASE
SIX SCOUT CRUISERS
Bids to Be Opened March l4-Cost
100000 Each.

Speeding emergency preparedness meas
ures. Secretary of the Navy Daniels last
night announced that bids for six new
scout cruisers for the navy would be
opened by the Navy Department on
March IA All American ship-building
firms have been requested to bid on the
vessels.
The six cruisers to be built will include
three of the four authorized by Congress
in the naval bill of last year, and three to
be authorized in the pending measure.
Under last years bills the limit of cost of
these vessels was fixed at s5,0o0,0oO, but
the Navy Department was able to let
only a single contract under that figure.
The new bill, which the request for bids
anticipates, raises the limit OF cost to
Sc 100000
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
SINK ONLY / SHIP
U-Boat Warfare Nets Pittance
of Tonnage Over Sunday.

(By the International News serviee.)
Berlin (via Sayville wireless), Feb IL
1t was announced today by the admiralty
that a German submarine sank five un-
known British steamers, totaling 1900
tons, in the North. Sea.
Semi-oficial reports state that on Feb
ruary s, alone, $1,000 tons were sent to the
bottom by German U-boats In the barred
zone.
A dispatch from The Hague says that
the following day, February 9, was a
record day for the submarine warfare,
since no less than thirty-five vessels were
sunk. Reports from Christiania state that
on that day the Uboats destroyed ss 0oo
tons
One submarine, according to oficiaI in
formation given out late tonight, has re-
ported from sea that 1t already has sunk
vessels aggregating 1900 tons. Another
submarine reports having sunk thus far
seven steamers and three sailing ships.
The sinking of the Danish steamer
Lars Kruse, Belgian relief vessel
loaded with corn, was semi-onicially
disavowed here today.
London, Feb. 11.-Lloyds list only one
vessel as having fallen prey to the u
boats today. the British steamship Sell
lagh, presumably the Salaga, of 3sIl tons,
owned by the Elder Dempster Company,
of Liverpool. The Salaga was engaged in
traffic for the government.
Today's listed toll is the lowest since
February ], when thS U-boat decree went
into effect.
The sinking of the Salags brings the
total Of sunk to eighty-three and the
total tonnage sent to the bottom to 176, ,713.
All of the crew of the British steamer
japanese Prince, sunk yesterday, has
been landed, 1t was learned tonight. The
crew includes twenty-six Americans. it is
believed. The rescued declare that the
vessel was torpedoed without warning.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
KROONLAND SEES
SHIP SENT DOWN
Sub" Sinks Dutch Vessel
While Neutral Passengers
Watch.
oBy the international News service.)

CBy the International News service.)
New York. Feb Il.-Those who arrived
today on the American Line steamship
kroonland related how a U-boat had de-
stroyed steamship before their eyes and
how two vessels, believed to have been
German raiders. had circled about tho
American steamship during a part Of her
vogaye.
The vessel, which was destroyed in
sight of the Kroonland. was a small
Dutch steamship, the destruction being
accomplished by a German submarine s
shell fire off the coast of Ireland on Feb
ruary 8, two days after the imperial Ger
man government announced the resump-
ton OF unrestricted sea warfare. The
Kroonland was the first American passen-
ger steamship to brave the submarine
blockade, steaming from Liverpool on
February l unarmed.
The steamship New York, of the Amer
ican Line, which also left Liverpool dur
ing the first three days of the month, re-
ported by wireless that she would arrive
at her pier tomorrow morning.
"sub" Rose in sight.
The Kroonland's passengers we're nap
ping or amusing themselves on deck in
the afternoon, one week ago, when of
the starboard quarter, U-boat rose sud
denly from the waves four or i've miles
away. The submarine fired three shells
at a Dutch steamship which had the ma
tional colors of The Netherlands paint
ed on her side. Following the third shell,
there was an explosion on board the
Dutch steamship and she keeled over and
sank within five minutes The U-boat
took in tow the sunken vessels only life
boat.
The officers of the Kroonland said that
at the time of the sinking there were
seven other steamers between Fastnet,
the Dutch steamer, and the coast. Capt.
Barmann added that one mysterious ship
had a poop deck. This fitted the German
commerce raider Moewe almost perfectly.
On February 7. about II O'Clock at night,
mysterious cruiser. without lights, sud-
denly doomed up in the darkness and
passed straight across the Kroonland's s
bow. The kroonland was slowed down.
but the stranger quickly merged into the
night without any signal or recognition.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
TROOPS FROM BORDER
RISK LIVES ON ice
Leave Delayed Train and Race for
Home Across River.
,sci.l to IN. Washinrton HenId.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia. Feb. 1L-Anxious to see
and greet their families after a seven
months separation, more than 100 mem
bers OF two batteries of the Second Penn
sylvania Artillery. formerly the Second
Regiment Infantry of Philadelphia
braved the perils OF insecure ice and
crossed the Schuylkill River on foot from
opposite Lafayette when their train was
held up early today while returning from
the Mexican border.
The troopers made their way from the
waiting train to the east side of the river
there to board trains OF trolley cars which
carried them to their homes several hours
in advance of the first section OF the regi-
ment, which arrived at Broad and CAL
lowhill streets over the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway shortly before O'Clock
The first section of the Second Artillery
Regiment arrived at Broad and Callow-
hill streets at / 80 O'Clock, returning from
FL Paso. The troopers did not detrain
until o'clock. They then went to their
trains
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Three Weddings Celebrated
In Family on the Same Day

Savoy, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE McCulloch
family, of this place, celebrated the we'd
ding anniversary of three generations,
all on the same day.
Saturday, the SEVENTEEN. hftieth and
seventeenth anniversaries of father, son
and grandson, were celebrated in the
home of Almiron ]. McCulloch, son Of
Leonard McCulloch. Tho latter Is 80 years
old
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard McCunoch cele-
brated their SEVENTEEN wedding anniver-
sary, Mr.. and Mrs. Almiron J. McCulloch
observed their fiftieth wedding anniver-
sary and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin McCulloeh
celebrated the seventeenth anniversary Of
their wedding.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Count Tolstoy Forbidden
To Speak at Columbia

New York, Feb. n.-Count 1lya Tolstoy
son of the famous Russian author and
philosopher. has been forbidden to speak
at a meeting in Columbia University, be-
cause, 1t Is alleged, of a personal OBJ
lection raised by Prof. ]. d. Prince, head
of the department of Slayonic languages
and literature.
According to members of the faculty
there is "blue law" on the university's
statute books which says no one may
speak on the university grounds to whom
objection is raised by the head OF any de-
partment.
1t was announced that Count Tolstoy
was to speak at a meeting of the Inter-
national Club, In the assembly room Of
Philosophy Hail.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
TEUTON HEADS CONFER
ON U-BOAT WARFARE
May Result in Modification of Subma.
rine Decree.

London. Feb. ia conference has been
called at the German military headquar-
ters, supposedly for discussion of the un-
dersea warfare as it would affect neu-
trails, says a dispatch from the correspon-
dent at Amsterdam of the Exche oge
Telegraph Company.
The message as received here today
says that DR.. Won Bethmann-H Hollweg and
army and navy commanders will take
part in the discussion. The correspondent
ventures the prediction that the meeting
may mean a modification of the recent
proposals for carrying on an extended
U-boat warfare.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
FIVE MONTHS OF WAR"

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Berlin Kreuz-
zeitung, according to Geneva dispatch
to the Temps. says that Chancellor Won
Bethmann-H Hollweg counts upon the SUBJ
marine to end the war quickly.
Every day badly employed" adds the
Kreuz-Zeitung, "is lost for Germany and
gained for England, which perfects her
means of defense. We must hasten our
action. Five or six months will suffice.
May God grant that we do not renew
with our submarines our deceptive ex-
periences with ZeppeIins."
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
BOY LURED TO STREET
AND SHOT; WILL DIE
Mysterious Assailant Left Message with
Lads Mother.

New York, Feb. 11.-Robert o'Hara, 1s
years old, was shot and mortally wound
ed in Eleventh avenue, near Fifty-third
street, early today. He was taken to the
Polytechnic Hospital in a dying condition.
A man left word at the boys home that
he was wanted at Eleventh avenue and
Fifty-third street. He arrived home
about midnight and went out when his
mother gave him the message. Not see
ing any one, he went into a nearby saloon
and inquired II any one wanted him. AS
he emerged from the place several shots
were fired. one lodging in his heart.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
High Price of Kissing
Is Cut Down to 81 Per

Boston. Feb. 1.-THE Harvard LAM
poon has discovered a way to cut down
the high price of kissing. Smacks can
be had at 81 per. If a formula evolved
at Harvard is FOLLOWED. 1t is easier than
rolling Off log. and much more
pleasant, according to late reports.
Here's the scenario:
First select a girl "a pretty one), then
bet her dollar that you can kiss her
without touching her. (This sounds i'm
possible and will appeal to her sporting
blood.)
Mex. kiss her and pay the dollar Ike q
good loser.
Who wins?
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Telegraph Tips

Buffalo, n. Y, Feb 1.-THE Rev. James
Craig, of Cleveland, died at a hospital
here early today. He was crushed while
attempting to board a moving train in
the station yard.
Montreal, Feb 11.-Sir Melbourne Nc
Taggart TAFT, who was Chief Justice of
the Superior Court of Quebec from 1906 to
1912, died suddenly of heart disease here
today in his 18th year.
Manila, Feb. n.-Congress adjourned
after an all night session at which bills
were passed providing for a loan of ST.
1000 to the Manila Railroad for the ex-
tension work.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 1.-Fred X.
Cornelison, cherged with stealing SAC, 900
from the Southern Express Company
from a wagon of which he was driver on
November % last was acquitted in court
here.
New City. n. Y, Feb. u.-By decision
Of Surrogate William McCauley, of Rock
land County, filed yesterday, which in
validates a clause of the will of the late
John w. Schuler, of Nyack, town In
Germany loses $4,000 willed to it
Massillon, Feb. 11.-There's bright side
to every disaster, says W. p. Slusser,
farmer, who mixed gunpowder and lard
and placed it on hot stove to prepare
it for administration as medicine to his
horse.
London. Feb. IA London oculist has
advanced the theory that II white cloth
ing for babies could be abolished, in a
generation there would be a 20 per cent
decrease in the number of persons with
defective vision.
Parkersburg, w. Va, Feb. Ito sup
port his application for the position of
county road engineer, Theron A. Palmer
has forwarded a unique blue print show
ing his career since he was q years old.
Portland, Greg, Feb. n.--James Averal
Pigg, of this city, is so sure that his
name is a handicap to his life that he
has asked the County Court to change it.
Pigg says in his petition that his name
is a constant source of annoyance and
humiliation, both to him and his wife.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
BRITISH CRUISERS GIVE
BATTLE TO TWO RAIDERS
Rio Advices Confirm Reports of South
.. Atlantic Clash.

Rio de Janeiro (via Galveston. Te1.),
Feb. u.-According to q wireless dispatch
received by the minister of marine
from Pernambuco the Prefect of the
Island of Fernando do Noronha con-
firms previous reports Of a battle of that
island between war ships of the bellig-
erent powers.
According to the dispatch the battle
was between British cruisers and two
Prussian commerce destroyers and
lasted fifteen hours.
> The result of the conflict was not
known to the inhabitants of the island
as a heavy mist came up and obscurec
the view of the fighters.
The Island of Fernando do Noronha
which is Brazilian territory, is about rs
miles of the eastern extremity OF the
South American continent
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Skater Gets a Cold Bath
When Ice Breaks Under Him

Washington Canoe Club, took a cold bath
yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of the
Three Sisters islands In the Upper
Potomac.
Rutherford was skating with a party of
friends when the ice gave way and he
plunged into the water. He was rescued
by Don De Lafheutt, a skating COM
panion. Mr.. Rutherford skated back to
the club house and seemed none the
worse for his Dip
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
CRISIS IN COAL FAMINE.

Philadelphia. Feb. 1.-THE next three
or four days will see a crisis In the coal
famine in this city. according to dealers
yesterday. II Philadelphians can manage
20 scrape through until then the sttua-
tion may become easier.
Coal on hand is being delivered IN small
quantities to Institutions and private
families today. II there is no coal-and
the yards Of the retailers are about
empty, with none in sight for half week
or more-then coke. wood. gas and oil
must be used instead
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
West Baden, Ind, Reported
Swept by Raging Fire
BULLETIN,

Louisville, KY. Feb. IA big fire is
reported raging in West Baden, Ind, to-
night
The blaze is sweeping the hospital,
bowling alleys, bottling works, and the
opera house, according to reports reach
ing here.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Big Facts About Career
Of Martyred President

Abraham Lincoln. born February
u. 1909. in Hardin County. KY.
Sixteenth President of the United
States.
Assassinated at Ford's Theater
on Tenth street. this city. by John
Wilkes Booth, an. actor. April Il
1856.
Nationwide observance OF the
anniversary of his birth today.
Congress, schools. churches. or
ganizations and individuals of the
Capital will honor his memory.
In view of international situation
the day will be the occasion for en-
:husiasio patriotic demonstrations.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
PERU PROTESTS SINKING.

London, Feb. 11.-Claiming that the ship
was sunk in Spanish waters, the Peruvian
government has sent word to the Pc
ruvian minister at Berlin to demand an
explanation of the submarine attack on
the sailing vessel Lorton. The I.orton,
IL was said. carried cargo consigned to
q neutral port.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
SPECIAL FARES TO MARDI GRAs,
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

T1ckets on sale to Mobile, New Or
leans and Pensacola, February 10 to 1e
Through sleeping car leaves Washing
ton 12:4s midnight daily via Cincin-
natl. Louisville and Illinois Central.
Make reservations at ticket offices.
New York Ave. and 18th ST., 6l9, Pa
Ave-. or Union Station--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
BOSTON WOMEN IN TRAINING

Boston. Feb. 11.-Plans for the instruc-
ton OF women as automobile drivers were
today by the Massachusetts
branch for women of the Special Aid So
ciety for American Preparedness.
Classes will open tomorrow.