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The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
DEFYING RAGING GALE
PRESIDENT DENOUNCES
WARLORDS AS MADMEN
Thoughts Emphasized
By President Wilson

1--WE are about to bid thousands.
hundreds Of thousands, IL may be
millions OF our men 60 forth ana
die on fields Of blood far away.
IT Is plain enough how we were
forced into the war. The extra
ordinary insults and aggressions OF
the imperial German government
left US no self-respecting choice.
I'VE know We are not the
enemies OF the German people and
they are not our enemies.
The whole world is at war be-
cause the whole world Is In the
grip Of that power and 10 trying
out the great battle which shall
determine whether II Is to be
brought under its mastery or fling
itself free.
, The military masters under
whom Germany is bleeding see
very clearly TO what point fate
has brought them. II they fail.
their people will thrust them aside.
This Is a peoples war, q war for
freedom and Justice and self-gov-
ernment amongst all the nations
Of the world. a war TO make the
world safe for the peoples who live
upon IL and have made 1t their
own. the German people them
selves included.
For US there is but one choice.
We have made II. Woe be to the
man or group OF men that seeks
to stand in our way in this day OF
high resolution"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Limit EXTENDED
FOR WASHINGTON
Subscriptions viii Be Received
Until After II A. M. Today.

You have one more chance-good
for a few hours. this morning only
to buy a liberty bond.
John Pool, chairman OF the Dis
trict Liberty Loan Committee, at a
late hour last night estimated that the
Iotal amount subscribed by nearly
5000 District residents was well
above S15,o00,Ooo. almost double the
Districts original allotment.
But convinced that hundreds of peo-
pie In Washington were unable to
enter their subscriptions in yester-
days mad eleventh-hour rush, a num-
Der OF banks decided to continue TAX
ing subscriptions this morning.
, The District Liberty Loan Commit
tee was advised by telegram late yes
terday that the Federal Reserve Bank
at Richmond would accept last-mInute
wire subscriptions with an initial )
today.
Subscriptions are to close at noon.
Efforts will be made to take sub
scriptions as late as II o'clock or
even later, local bankers announced,
although time must be allowed to get
all reports in before the closing hour.
Packed with People.
From the time the banks opered
their doors yesterday morning, until
o clock last night they were packed
%5In Sanar men e1 Sd,H and women snxious & for the
number OF the banks kept their doors
open until after 10 o'clock to accom-
modate last-comers.
Dozens of extra clerks were en-
ployed to handle the tremendous rush.
Bank presidents and high oficials of
many banks rolled up their sleeves
and dug in to aid the overwhelmed
clerks. Never before in the history
OF washington have so many persons
visited the banks in any one day as
crowded these institutions yesterday.
Because Of the tremendous last hour
purchases, many in $50 and 800
amounts, the committee late last night
was unable to give exact figures on the
total sum subscribed, although the
conndent prediction was that the Dis
trlets snare would touch N5,ooO,OOo.
BANKERS and liberty loan boosters
were amazed at the record made.
Clerical forces worked far into the
night placing the subscriptions on rec
orc 10 be sent to Richmond by mail
before midnight or by train early this
During the last two days from $1,000
TO S,OOe liberty bond badges were dis
tributed in Washington, the commit
tee estimated. Chairman Pool re-
ceived 5000 Of the buttons from the
Reserve, Bank, at Richmond, early
obtained 1900 more from the Treas
ury department. Twice yesterday ad-
dftional allotnents of 5000 were hast
iiy obtained at the Treasury Depart
ment to meet the tremendous de-
The District Of Columbia Under
writers Association, at a special meet
ms last night. received reports from
the association's three teams which
conouceed a selling campaign for the
ponds June l and found that a total
oI LzIt bonds. had been sold. with
to1sl proceeds appointing to $223,3oo
Inc insurance men, under the leader
snip; OF James Lee Bost. reported 5iS
ssna Dnnos os sold, with total proceeds OF
sl24:o0; Capt. William C. worthing-
son 8 team disposed of SIS bonds at
ySSlo. while OTville B. browns so.
ncitors turned In go bonds of total
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
ROOT TODAY MEETS
COALITION Cabinet
Commissioners Making Headqusr-
tiers in Winter Palace.
(By International New SerNIce.l

(By International News Ser,ice.l
Petropsi. June ll-RuSsia will act
upon England's suggestion that the
internally treaties might be revised
IL II should be deemed advisable. The
cabinet decided today to invite the
entente powers TO a conference for
a discussion Of such a revision.
The Root mission. which srriv-
ed here yesterday, will be presented
to the coalition government tenor
row. The commissioners are max
ing their headquarters in the Win
ter Palace
Russias internal situation has Cui-
eted down. Alarming reports come
from various sections Of the coun-
try, however, suggesting a movement
for separate republics A reign OF
terror is reported to prevail at Tsary
Tsin, a town Of 5000 and an i'm
potant railroad center.
The extremists, who have set up
4 government of their own, are said
to be in complete control. The cities
Of Kherson and Kirnsaova also have
proclaimed separate republics, but
conditions there are reported orderly.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
FOE WITHDRAWS
ON N2-MILELINE
Germans Desert Important
Trenches Between Lys
River and St. Yves.
CBy InterhationsI News seryIce.)

London, June 1L-The British con-
tinued today to reap the fruits Of
their victory at Messines q week
were evident. In the seven days that
have elapsed since the Irish took the
big ridge and pulled the thorn out
OF the side OF Ypres, the Bavarian
crown prince made only two serious
attempts to regain It. Both failed;
realized there was no chance. Along
q front Of about two miles between
the Lys River and St. Yves. he with
drew his troops from important first
line trsaches.
Our troops" reported Sir Douglas
'Haig, have followed up the enemy
closely and have made considerabl BILE
progress east OF Ploegsteert Wood.
We also gained ground during the
night In the neighboThood Of Gas
paert-"s
warnston Menaced-
As result the Teuton main base
IN this sector, Warneton, q little more
seriously menaeed. All front dis
patches agree that there will be no
Stopping until II is in British hands
Like a bulldog which can not be
shaken on after its Jaws have clos
ed. was the smile used yesterday
by the German conservative leader,
Herr Won Heydebrand. No operation
IN this war has borne out his words
more strikingly than the taking OF
Messtnes ridge and what followed and
what Y happening day after day
They're slow getting started" :" said
Hildebrand. For two years and long
er they were getting started" to
crush the salient below YPres. They
did II between midnight and dawn
last Thursday. Now they have the
a-HHNn H. -gr.Hu -
tons must fow back.
Outside OF this new progress below
Epres there was no outstanding oper-
alton on the west front today. The
German big guns continued to batter
the French lines on the Aisne and in
Today's oficial Berlin statement coz
tained this significant sentence:
Russian airmen have become more
active Of late and have flown over
our lines on several occasions"
Russ Lose Five Aeros.
Il is added that five Russian ma
chiEes have been shot down SO far in
June.
4 curious feature is the almost apoI-
and German war Offices are framing
tneiT reports. Nearly every attack,
especially air raids, are called "retaiia-
terry" This has been going on ever
since the brief German offensive un
the Stokhod, Then the Teutons crossed
the river and inflicted a serious de-
feat on the Russians, admitted at the
time by PetroSFad.
II was shortly after the Russian rev.
olution. The Council of Worknen' s
and Soldiers Delegates has more than
once referred to il as 'tre2chcTy."
Today the German war office account
contained this passage: The dropping
OF bombs on TukkUm CRiga fronO
was answered by a retalistory aerial
attack on Schlok.'
Queft prevails on the Macedonian
and Austro-Italian froatS
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
DISASTER OF PRUSSIANISM
TOLD IN MEMORABLE SPEECH
Sounds German Peace Intrigue Warning at
Flag Day Exercises and Details Why i
America Is Fighting. -

Nature allied itself with autocaey yesterday futile effort
block the delivery of the sensational statement the Aer-
people have heard from the lips of President
Defyng denchng downpour that followed sahng storm
earlier the day. President Wilson tod umbreaed crowd Of
5000 incidentally the od-why Americas neutrality
had become impossible thing
Casting aside diplomatic niceies ignoring subtle and difficult
phrases the President barred his head under the looming bulk of the
Washington Monument and frankly called spade spade He traced
step by step, the and nsous conspiracy against the world
which Cermanys lords had dedicated their lives and their father
land. -.-s..
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
PALSIED romeo
SUED FOR BALM
Pretty Irish Girl Tells How
Millionaire Whom She
Respected lifted Her.

lBy International News Servlce.D
New York. June H-An octegenarlan
Romeo-a bent and palsied old man Of
SS-sat at his counsels table in the
supreme court in Long Island City to-
day and heard the tale of how he
courted a beautiful Irish girl Of q and
promised to marry her. -
He was John Bernard Manning, mil
home on Riverside Drive.
He was defendant in breach of
promise suit-the outcome of this De-
Gambler and May romance-for 81, .0S0
the largest sum probably ever de-
manded as heart balm. Honora May
O'Brien, with her bronZe-gold hair
and soft, white skin, a typical beauty
witness stand how Manning had prom
ised TO wed her.
There were thrills galore in the first
setting os this court proceeding.
Stephen c. Baldwin, counsel for the
young woman, told OF a mysterious
death threat over the telephone after
curt telephone call had suddenly
ended the strange courtship. Martin
w. Littieton, attorney for Manning,
told of a card game in the Riverside
Drive home-a simple little game in
which the stakes were the ownership
of the old mans millions.
Attorney Littleton began his cross
examination.
Did you ever tell Manning you
loved him?' was hfs first question.
No" replied the girl.
Did you love him?" .... "a
mo. l respected him."
Z Did you intend to marry him as q
wife who, did not love her husband? ?
"Yes?"
You knew he was palsied: that he
was broken and shaken with old
''Yes. I was not attracted by him
personally"
What did attract you, then?'
His high standing in the Catholic
Church: his success as a selt-made
man, and his reputation of great
wealth. ] honored him and felt q sim
cere affection for him"
Why did YOU never tell Manning
you did not love him?''
Il thought he must have known it.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
25O,0O0 Chipese LabOrers
To Work On French Farms

Toxic. June 1.-THE steerage space
OF practically every British steamer
running between the Far East and
Vancouver has been reQuisitiOneo by
the British government for the trans
portation Of Chinese laborers 10 be
used in the helds and factories OF
France.
On good authority It was learned
today that the British government
plans 10 transport 5000 Chinese
laborers TO supplsnt the dwindling
man power a France Thousands
have ALREADY ven taken 20 Europe
ranean.
The French government has been
transporting mechanics and labOrers
from lndo-China since shortly after
the war began. The transportation OF
Chinese by the British, however, Is
comparatively recent.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
DROPS2,OOO FEET
IN BLAZING AERO
Ruth Law Narrowly Escapes Death
When Tank Explodes.
IBy International News Service.

(By International News SeryIce.)
st. Louis, June H.-Falhng directly
toward the earth from a height Of
200 feet with her machine ablaZe
Ruth Law, famous aviatriz, today had
q narrow escape from death after the
gasoline tank OF her plane exploded
while she was making a liberty loan
flight from st. Louis to Chicago.
bonds over st. Louis during the day
and early in the evening left for Chi
cago. She was near Lexington. ILL.,,
~ miles away when the explosion
occurred. Realizing that her only
chance to escape alive was to get
away from the flames, she pointed the
nose OF her machine perpendicularly
downward and weht~at top speed She
Travelled 50 swiftly that the flames
were blown out, and as she was within
= fsw hundred feet Of the earth, she
vas able TO straighten out the plane
and make q safe landing
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Storm Sweeps New York.

New York, June IA loss estimz led
at about s., 10000 was sustained in and
about New York City today. many
persons were injured, fires were start
ed by lightning. cellars were flooded
for several feet, and railroad traffic
was seriously impeded In q terrific rain
storm which drenched the metropolis
and suburbs this afternoon. The
Weather Bureau pronounced the storm
one Of the worst OF the last half cen
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Liberty Loan Will Be Oversubscribed;
$4,000 Capital People Give SIS 100000;
To Sell Bonds Here Until Nearly Noon
Several Hours Left
To Come in on Loan

There's still time to buy a lib
erty bond.
who were unable to enter their
subscriptions in the big rush yes
terday, a number of Washington
banks announced last night that
they would continue to take sub
scriptions this morning until as
late an hour as possible.
All subscriptions must be report
ed either at Reserve Bank in
Richmond or at the Treasury by
noon.
II you have not already bought
at the earliest possible moment
this morning and make your sub
scription. If you wait until 10 or
II o'clock 1t may be too late. @.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
HOOVER WOULD WELD GREATER power
1 than CAESAR OR KAISER, AYERS SOLON
Cook Dashes Hot Soup
Into Enemy Periscope

An American Port, June 1i.-Hot
pea soup is the newest weapon 70
be used against the German sub
marine menace.
Passengers on an American
steamship, Just arrived at this
port, told OF the ship coming upon
a C-boat unawares.
Apparently the Germans were
too surprised TO IRE, and the sub
marine was so close that the guns
upon the vessel could not be used
During the excitement the ships
cook dashed into the galley and
brought out the steaming kettle OF
pea soup. which he threw over the
submarines periscope.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
plGBY BELL; COMEDIAN, ILL.

veteran Comedian. whose fame dates
from the days OF "Pinafore" and Pa
tience," is Seriously Ill in the Aston
Sanitariun, a6 West Fifty-flrst street
lie was taken there last Friday from
the Colonial Theater, where he had
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Constantine Picks Villa
At Lugano, Switzerland

Geneva, June IL-Constsntine. for
mer King Of Greece, who is report
ed on his way to Switzerland. will
make his home in Lugsno. A dis
patch from Lugsno today said that
an agent representing Constantine has
arrived there TO select a villa. Prince
Won Buelow, famous Germon diplo-
mat, is living at Lugsno temporarily.
London. June IL-Former King Con-
stantine OF Greece, accompanied by the
former Queen and their Oldest son.
formerly the Greek crown prince.
have left Athens 10 80 on board
British waTShip. according TO q dis
patch from Athens this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
80 MISSING In FIRE.

New York. June II.-Thirty persons
are still missing as the result Of the
fire which wrecked the plant OF the
American Sugar Refining Company in
Williamsburg early today. Two more
bodies were found by firemen in the
ruins. Crowds OF relatives still miss
ing tried to rush the police lines this
afternoon. but were held back.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
WERNER HORN GUILTY.

Boston, June H-Werner Horn, who
declared himself an oficer of the Ger
man landwehr, was found guilty n
the Federal Court on a charge of un-
lawfully transporting dynamite in in
terstate commerce.
Horn was arrested in February, 1915,
after an attempt to blow up the in
ternational bridge at Vanceboro. Me.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
6O6 Killed, 1860 Hurt,
In Raids Over London

London. June 14.-The latest Ger
man air raid. in which 101 persons
were killed and 43S wounded, was
the most destructive as regards
human life ever made. Since the
first Of January, 1916, the Germans
have made twenty-three aerial at
tacks, killing more than coo persons
and woanding more than ], 900. The
exact numbers In killed and wound
ed follow:
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Invent, U-Bcst Catcher.

Trenton, n. J., June A-Hsrry z.
Stahl, a machinist, has invented
submarine catcher. He demonstrated
II this afternoon IN Gov. Edges bath
tub in the executive chamber OF the
terested watcher. He gave Stsh d.
rections how to bring his invention
before the Naval Consulting Board.
stahl Is a brotherspt Rose stahl. the
actress. ..-.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
American Women Pressed
To Get Out of Germany

Copenhagen, June 1L-Travelers ar
irving here today from Germany said
that~the German government is pres
sing all American women to leave the
country. On the other hand American
men are having great difficulty in get
ting passports
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
NORWEGIAN SHIPS SUNK.

London, June 1.-THE destruction OF
three more Norwegian ships by Ger
man submarines was reported in a
press dispatch from Christiania today.
The victims were said to be the Soer-
land TordenYoro, and Briod. The
crew Of the Tordenyoro was reported
missing. -
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Eighteen Killed In coIIan.e,

dead and sixty injured as the result
Of the collapse OF a French ammuni-
tton factory Su Wednesday, IL was Of
fcially stated today. It had first been
reported that an explosion wrecked
the plant, but now II Is established
that . door collapsed. 3
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
VIII Train Speakers
To Wake Up America

s. stanwood Menken, Of the Ma
dopal Security League. made
yaniZation Of q 'Piatsburg camE
Tor speakers" at Chautauqua. n.
T. whore speakers may be trained
20 make address thoughout the
nation, srousing the people to a
yreater sense OF their responsible
5es In the war. explaining the
needs Of the country. and spread
lng the wake Up, America"
1octrine. ! ..
The proposal was broached to
Secretary OF War Baker, who de-
.lared the idea met with his hearty
support. The first camp is sched-
0isd TO be held July 2 to o
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Strike Riots in Argentine.

Busnos Aires, June H-Strlse riots
broke out TO-DAY at Zarate- Several
soldiers Rnd striking workmen were
shot AdNices from Zarste said that
practically all Of the stores were being
closed and barricaoed. (Zsrats -
fifty miles northwest OF Bnenos
Aires.l
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
LONDON AWAITS NEW RAID.

London, June 4-Warning that an
other German air raid on London was
imminent was received in London to-
day. the Earl OF Derby, secretary Of
that nothing had been seen OF the
enemy.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
FIFTY DEAD IN BLAST.

London. June lL-Fifty persons were
killed in the explosion OF an ammuni-
tor plant at Ashton-uncer-Lyne yes-
terday. il was oficislly announced To-
day.
Ashton-undsr-Lyne Is a few miles
north Of Manchester
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Given Control Of Food.

Madison, Wis. June lathe State
Council OF Defense was given the
power to Investigate and take over
Wisconsin when the assembly today
put through the finance COMMITTEES
bill .--L-.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
America Would BE Next

AEaGFlCu "ouao ne NGANs
He told his listeners. in effect. that
America could not stand still and
watch civilization murdered, while u
psssiVely waited its turn before the
slaughter house. II was a speech that
lifted June l4-Flag Day-to the status
Of a real national holiday, and there
was an outcropping Of the Wilson
stubborn spirit in refusing to permit q
downpour 10 deprive the world OF
statement OF international fact.
Liberty and repulsion 10 militarsto
oppression were the keynoteE. The
President warned the country against
new intrigue OF peace" which Ger
many Is now attempting. He declared
that the PrUssion country wishes 10
close its bargain before IL is too late
and Il has little left 10 offer for the
pound OF flesh 1t will demand
The military masters under whom
Germany is bleeding see very clearly
TO what point fate has brought them
II they fan back or are forced back
an inch, their power, both at home and
abroad, will fall 10 pieces like pack
of cards"
II was Flag Day. And when the
President declared the great principle
stripes. a roar Of applause drowned
out the whistlinS OF the gale, 10 these
words OF the chief executive:
Fighting for Flags IeeaIs-
american armies never before
were sent across the sCSs Why
are they sent nows Tor some new
purpose, fog which this great Gag
has never been carried before. or
for some old. familiar. heroic par-
pcSe for which II has seen men. fts
own men, die on every battlefield
upon which Americans have borne
arms since the Revolution ."
On the northern slope Of the
Monument Hill, 4 grandSt6nd had
been erected fer the ceremonies.
CONTINUED on FACE FIVE
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
PhiladeIphia Raises S14Q. .0oO. .0OO.

Philadelphta- June 14-Subscription
TO the liberty bond fund in this district
today amounted to 81, ,O00, 900, making a
total OF 10000 .ocO having been record
ed here. Thousands Of subscriptions
have not yet been tabulated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
Predicts Social Upheaval
if Government Neglects
to Check Rising Prices
By Associated Press

Washington, d. c., May IS. - Pre-
dictions of a social uphtaval unless
the rising prices Of food are checked,
were made by George w. Anderson,
United States Attorney at Boston and
Special Assistant to Attorney General
Gregory, in coordination of food in
vestigations to-day before the House
agricultural committee in connection
with the administration fod control
bill.
Mr.. Anderson, with great emphasis,
made this statement:
Something must be done. That a
social and political upheaval is threat
ened cannot be denied or dtsregarded.
l see the signs of 1t. Anyone with his
ears to the ground knows 1t. There
will be a phenomena in American in
consistent with law and order unless
something is done to prevent it"
Chairman Lever explained that his
bill now pending unfinished business
of the House provides such authority.
when potatoes, eggs and onions are
being held in to large quantities and
there probably is a combination in re-
straint of trade" he said, "the At
torney General should be authorized
to seize and market part of them and
have condemnation proceedings. The
mere threat to so act probably would
be enough to make the hoarder or cor
nerer fear to repeat the offense. With
taht authority the Government can
break the corner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-18
Reddind Rf Wauen ond dlI the hMtN
THEIR MARRIED LIFE"
Copyrlght by InternationaI News Service

said. Mr.. Stevens ordered steak too,
and the two women ordered chicken.
You'd better order steak" War
rem said to Helen.
That's what you always say"
Helen said, demuredly.
They all laughed. well, Warren
probably means that of a lesser evil
the steak might be preferable" Mr..
Stevens explained.
Il don't see why" Mrs. Stevens
said quickly.
And then the orders were brought
and served deftly, and Warren dived
into his steak with much gusto.
TT certainly is good" he said
magnanimously after q few mouth
fuls.
II always told you that you would
enjoy table dhote meal once in a
while if you made up your mind, u
Helen offered.
"Of course this can't touch q good
planked steak" Mr.. Stevens put in
but l will say that everything has
been well cooked and of good quail
ity.'
served in a meal of this kind thai
everyone can eat" said Mrs. Stew.
ems.
They're all right once in a while,
Warren admitted, as the coffee
came in, accompanied by some OF
| his favorite cheese.
II never asked you to try il
every time" Helen returned. 81
! simply wanted you to realize anC
I admit that your way isn't alway.
the only way. Once in a while it:
a good thing to give someone elsC
a chance"
The next installment of this inter
esting series will appear here soon.