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The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
95 MEN JOIN
TOWARD PLAN
Business Rallies to Standard
of Greater Wash
Ington.

The first fruits of the Forward Wash
ington' campaign, which was launched at
a dinner of the Washington Chamber of
Commerce on Monday night, were evil
denced yesterday in the form of ninety
five new candidates for membership in
the chamber, which is expected to bear
the brunt of the campaign for a closer
patriotic. social and commercial organ
ization in the District of Columbia.
Thomas Grant, secretary of the cham
ber prepared, early in the day, a list of
twenty-five new candidates for mem
bership. This was regarded as one of
the most reElarkab BILE gains in the history
of the organization. but before nightfall
the clerical force of the chamber was en-
gagged in tabulating the application of
seventy more applicants who desired a
place in the ranks.
The chief objective of the Forward
Washington" drive, as outlined at the
dinner at the New Willard on Monday
night, are the arpalgamation of the civic
organizations Of Washington under one
definite standard, the obtaining of the
right of franchise for residents of the
District and the acquisition of real rep
resentation in both houses of Congress.
The movement was launched under cir
cumstances which lent particular enthus-
iasm to the cause OF Forward Washing
ton, but the number of persons who ap-
piled for membership yesterday ex-
ceeded the most sanguine estimates of
the men who are behind the movement.
The list OF potential new members. as
announced last night by the Chamber of
Commerce. follows:
c. z. LaVigne, field representative of
the American Fair Trade League, New
York; Mrs. Edith A. Bauer. secretary
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
WILSON WARNS
LABOR OF VAST
WAR SACRIFICES
President Says Nation viii
Have to Pay Heavily to In
sure Allied Victory.
SPEAKS AT CONFERENCE

President Wilson yesterday after
noon warned the nation to be pre-
pared to make heavy sacrifices to in
sure victory over the central powers.
Addressing the committee on labor of
the advisory commission Of the Coun-
ell of National Defense, labor repre-
sentatives and capitalists at the
White House the President declared
that the United States must steel
itself to meet the terrible pressure
of suffering and pain Of war"
The President deplored the fact that
the legislatures of several States are
inclined to set aside labors safeguards
because of the national emergency and
pledged his support to see that those
who do their bit in the munition fac
tory instead Of the trenches are not
made to do under compulsion what he
said he knows they will do volun-
tarily.
The committee on labor was re-
ceived by President Wilson between
sessions. at which the labor members
of the British commission and Cana
dian labor leaders and several of the
greatest employers Of labor exchanged
ideas and made suggestions. The
British and Canadian visitors told the
American workers and the government
how they could avoid the mistakes
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Posse Hunts Bank Robber
At Large With $4,000 Loot

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 15.-Guided by one
of the gang (which yesterday afternoon
shot to death two officials Of the Castle
Shannon National Bank and looted the
institution of 1900. detectives and depu-
ty sheriffs are searching the miles OF
wooded section near Castle Shannon for
the one member of the gang still at
large. who carries with him 5000 Of the
banks funds.
One of the band of four desperadoes is
dead, another is dying, and third is un-
der arrest and being used to assist IN
the search for the remaining member OF
the gang.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
GRAIN TRADERS
WILL HELP keep
FOOD COST DOWN
Six Trade Boards Appoint
Committee to Cooperate
J with Government.
PROSCRIBE GAMBLING
international News serviee.)

international News Servfce.)
Chicago. May 15.-The leading grain
traders of the country took steps late
this afternoon to cooperate actively with
the government to keep down the price
OF foodstuffs.
Representatives OF the six largest
boards of trade in the country appointed
special committee to go to Washington
to confer and cooperate with government
officials. This action was taken after the
gain traders had voted to bar gambling
in foodstufrs in all grain pits in the
United States for an indefinite period.
The committee is composed of C. c.
Pierce, Of Chicago; John H. Macmillan,
of Minneapolis. and H. c. Andrews of st.
Louis. They will work with the Council
of National Defense.
The decision to bar further trading in
wheat futures and in May corn and oats
indefinitely was reached while Robert
w. Childs, special investigating attorney
for the department was in Washington
reporting on the wheat situation here.
A formal statement issued after the
conference tonight admitted speculation
existed in the grain markets until the
action two days ago restricting trading
and fixing settling prices, but 1t was de-
MED speculation had caused the price
fluctuations.
The grain men declared that the high
price OF wheat is due to the shortage
in crops the world over, to the abnormal
demands, to the inefficiency of the rail-
roads in handling cars for the movement
OF grain, and to "hysteria-"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

Your old Uncle Sam proposes to dig
down in his red and white striped trou-
sers for the most stupendous appropria-
tion bill Congress has ever passed The
Appropriations Committee of the Senate
yesterday reported out a war budget
with the gigantic total Of s. $50, ,s46. 81. q
There is an increase of S5s3, 80, 800 over
the bill as passed by the House.
Enormous increases have been granted
for the army and the navy. And there
Is an authorization of $50, 100000 for that
longed-for merchant marine, which need
ed a world war to stimulate its creation
The shipping provisions are the most
significant and interesting expenditures
in the bill. President Wilson Is granted
an immediate emergency shipping fund
Hef $f06.0oe.o00 Heo is authorized to spend
at once $l5o, ,OO0, 600 Of $3.50 OoO, 900 appropri-
ated for buying and requisitioning ships
now building. and expediting their con-
struction. He is given power to spend
half of 500 10000 appropriated for the
construction of new ships. Five million
dollars is set aside for the operation of
ships acquired by the government
Under the bill, President Wilson is
clothed with the most arbitrary and
sweeping powers for the purpose of
CONTINUED ON PAGE -FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
THREW CHEWING GUM
AT SHOW GIRLS LEGS
Chorus Resents Action of Naval Re-
servists-Riot Call Sounded

Newport. R. L, May 15.-Fun as well as
war enters into the life of the naval
reservists at Newport and part Of last
nights program developed into a mild
riot.
The opera house was filled with naval
reserves. which are mostly college men,
and. not having sufficient exercise during
the drills Of the day, they began the
practice Of bomb-throwing in the thea
ter by firing chewing-gum balls at the
legs OF the chorus girls.
An actor in the show tried to come
to the rescue OF his copatriots and made
a speech denouncing the proceedings.
This was offensive to the attendants, and
the demonstration made il impossible to
go on with the show.
The reservists were put out by the man
agement and congregated in the alley to
lay for the actor who was brave enough
to make the speech. The reservists
quickly dispersed and the guard escorted
the actor and hts chorus to their stopping
places.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Launches Concerted Counter
Offensive in and Around
Bullecourt and Along
Aisne.
international News serviee.)

London, May 15.-Hindenburg struck
back today on the two wings of the. line
that bears his name. s
In the first concerted counter-ofrensive
since the entente spring drive began, he
attacked with tremendous force in and
around Bullecourt and all along the
Aisne front
Both the British and French official
accounts admit the loss Of some advance
positions, but assert that the Teuton
counter-drive, on the whole, broke down.
Berlin makes no mention of gains on
the British front but announces an I'M
portant success against the French,
The German counter-drive on the Brit
ish front consisted of two separate de-
termined attacks, one in Bullecourt and
the other against the British positions
in the nearby sector Of the old HInden-
burg line. The latter was a failure.
In BullecOurt," reported Sir Douglas
Haig, "his attack was also repulsed
after fighting in which our advanced posts
in the northwestern portion of the village
were forced back short distance"
Crown Prince Strikes.
The strategical purpose of the Teuton
attacks in this battered village was to
remove the British meance to the south
CAA NANA NlAlAly VI lAAc "OldAi liLC ne
Australians, however, held fast in the
major part of the village.
On the Franco-German front the crown
prince struck out on both sides of the
Road of the Ladies'" the highway which
dominates the forefield defenses by Laon.
He tried to turn the French positions
on this valuable strategic road by thrust
ing forward to the northwest of Braye
En- Laennois and to the north Of
SapigneuL
THE Germans" said the Paris day
communique, were not able to approach
our lines except at one point, where the
enemy gained a footing in one of our ad-
vanced trenches southwest of Filain."
For the rest the violent German on
rush was sti1ed in the French barrage
and machine-gun fire.
Berlin, on the other hand, announced
the capture of the St Berthe farm, cas-.
of Fort MaImaison. The German war Of
fee further reported that the newly
captured line' on Hill 1OS, north of
Sapigneul, was won by pressing back the
French, and was held against all
counter-attacks.
Six entente airplanes fell within the
German lines and another was forced to
land, said the German official report.
The French executed successful sur
prise attacks on the Verdun front and
in Lorraine, penetrating the Teuton lines
and returning with prisoners.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
AMERICA MAY REBUILD
RAZED FRENCH TOWNS
u. S. City-Beaudful Students Offer to
Reconstruct Devastated Areas.

American students win rebuild the de-
yastated sections of France, II their
offer, made to Ambassador Jusserand, Is
accepted. DR.. Edmund James James,
president of the University of Illinois,
brought to the Ambassador the unique
offer, and the Ambassador announced
yesterday that it had been forwarded t.
his home government.
According to the plans arranged, units
Of city-beautiful architects and engineers
will be sent to France, and they will
follow in the wake of the advancing
armies and rebuild the country as fast as
the Germans are driven back. The Uni
versity of Illinois, at Urbana- Champaign,
will open on July 1 a special city
planning school in order to train profess
sional men for service in these units.
Each unit will be developed for the
special work, and by the end of six
months it is hoped to be able to send the
first units abroad
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
THREE BILLIONS
IN WAR BUDGET
Gigantic Measure Reported tc
Senate-Gives Wilson Full
Power Over Shipping.
Items in War Budget
Totaling 3 Billions

The bill introduced yesterday to
supply urgent deficiencies in the
appropriations for the army and
navy carried the most stupendous
total of any bill ever sent to Con-
gress. 1t footed up 1880, 94s, ,3s1. q.
Some of the items are:
Authorized for creating merchant
marine. $3.50, 000,0 900.
Immediate emergency shipping
fund, $405, 900, 900.
Increase for military establish
ment, S13s, 81, 200.
Increase for naval establish
ment, SIG. 81, 900.
New machine guns, SIG, 900, 900.
New heavy ordnance, $35, ,O00, 900.
Troop transportation. s6l, ,OOO, 900.
Soldiers subsistence, $J0,926, 900.
Interment camps for alien enc
mics, 100000.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
FAMINE IN PALESTINE,

London, May 1-Conditions in Palestine
are appalling. Dispatches from Cairo.
Egypt, headquarters of the British army
operating in western Turkey, state that
"a mine and pestilence are raging there.
II is estimated that more than 1000
persons in Palestine have died OF starva-
tion or from brutal treatment by the
Turks
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Attacked Bitterly.

When he had ended, the long
threatening storm broke loose. Refus-
ing to content themselves with vague
offers, hopes and promises, his oppo-
nents opened up the bitterest attack
launched against a German statesman
since Bismsrcks day.
Tonight as Berlin and Germany at
large whispered and shouted about the
days events, everything on the sur
face still was Of old. HoII-
veg is still imperial chancellor. But
an atmosphere has gathered over the
Fatherland that is oppressively sur
charged with the feeling that momen-
tous happenings are on the march.
Pale-fsced. the chancellor rose short
ly before noon to make his long-her-
aided address. His deeply-furrowed
features were those OF a man hunted
from pillar to post and now at bay
Facing him was a sullen assemblaEe.
To the right sat the conservatives,
coIRmonly called junkers by the en-
tente press; to the left the Socialists,
moderate and radical wings. and inter
miugllng between these and in the
center were the other parties.
Today was Der Tag" Two inter-
pellstions were the main subject Of the
program One from the conservatives
demanded a clear-cut statement on
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The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Hindenburg Strikes Back
On Two Wings of War Line
U-Boats Not Ruthless
Enough to Suit Enemy

Amsterdam, May 15.-As though
Germany's submarine war were
not ruthfess enough, demands are
being made in Prussia that it be
made more drastic.
A dispatch from Berlin today
quoted Prof. Oswald Flamm, privy
councillor, as urgineS slaaFslher :
methods.
Prof. Flamm urged that neutral
crews be allowed to die, 1t was
said.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Will Name Food Dictator
And Set Minimum Prices
Seven Submarines Lost
While En- Route to u. S.

An American Port, May Is
A fleet.Sof at least seven German
submarines has been sunk or
captured by the British navy
while on it's way to United
States waters to raid American
shipping. according to informa-
ton received here today.
The submarines were on their
way into the Atlap ptIc when
overhauled by BritiEh meR-ef~7
war. F-@nF'-
The news was brought here
by an officer who recently ar
rived from England on a trans
Atlantic liner coming into an
American port
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
BRITAIN TO RUN BREWERIEs

London. May 1S.-The government has
decided to assume charge of the breweries
without any further delay, according to
the Daily Express today. 1t is expected
that the announcement of the state con-
troll will be made within a week.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Gang-Leader Wants Sunday
To Preach to Underworld

New York, May 15-They want Billy
Sunday on the Bowery. Jimmy Kelly,
gang leader, is willing to hire a hall for
the evangelist to come down and preach
booze" sermon to those of the under
world.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
COALITION MINISTRY
FAVORED BY BALLOT
OF RUSSIAN COUNCIL
Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates Decide
by Vote Of 4 | to l9 to Admit
Socialists and Radicals.
CBy International News service.)

Peograd May 15By Al to I9 the executive committee
of the Council of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates late today declared
IN favor of coalition government
The decision hailed entering wedge of central authority
when the cleavage between the council and the provisional
seemed unbndgeabe
The climax had been reached when spread broadcast that
commanders had rendered their Busof chief
Of the Russian southwestern forces and Gen. Guko head the
which includes the troops defending Riga and Dwnk
HELPED TO SWING COUNCIL.
did become known until today that these commanders
rendered their before the minister of NJ Cuchko
Tenqushed his Office Decision regarding the request of Gems Brso
and GurkO held allegiance pending the appointment
GutchkoH.
the ters resignation that helped swing the council
around to favor coalition with representation from the ranks
the socialists and radicals For the present no pre-
bed by which may be named unless by
cial agreement.
The neil pressed strongly by the Moscow branch of delegates
finally concluded that coalition solution hoping
thus force other ministers the present government who are under
the suspicion of imperialism
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
MasterIy Summary.

MasterIy Summary.
NJ. Gutchkoff's parting words were a
mastery summary Of the present situa-
ton.
The present government has RESPONSE
bility without power, and another organi-
Eation power without responsibility"
To the rest Of the provisional ministers
bis resignation came as a blow. since
they had resolved to stand or fall to-
getheT.' They issued a statement that
contains a singing, If veiled, rebuke to
Gutchkon
Without waiting for the solution of
this question coalition plan). NJ. Gutch-
koff thought it feasible personally to
leave the provisional government and d.
vest himself of the responsibilities for
the destinies Of Russia.
The provisional government considers
that in obedience to the dictates OF con-
science, it has no right to shift the
burden Of power and is remaining at its
post" azas-=ss
Seek General Peace.
Meanwhile the worlcmen's and Soldiers
delegates made it once more clear to the
Russian people and to the world that not
a separate peace but a general peace
without annexations or indemnities, on
the right of nations to work out their own
destinies," is the goal toward Ihich it
Is striving.
DO not forget, soldiers and COM
rades," said the council in an appeal to
the soldiers at the front, that the regi-
ments Of William are destroying revolu-
tionary Russia. The workmen and peas
ants Of Russia long for peace, but it must
be a general peace of all nations, the re-
suit Of their common agreement"
The appeal says it is hoped the masses
CONTINUED on PACE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
CALLED For nuTY

S-cylinder Cole, practically new.
Must Sacrifice
Easy Terms.
g. F. Steuart, 141 18th st. N. Z.
Phone Lincoln 1908.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

Compartment DrawinE-roOm SIeepers,
Baltimore e. Ohio to New York open
10 p, m. Leave Union Station, Wash
ington. 12:25 a. m.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
CHANCELLOR OFFERS
PEACE TO RUSSIANS;
DODGES REAL ISSUE
Hollweg Refuses to Discuss Germany's Terms
for General Pact-Tries to Follow
Middle Course.
CBy international News serv1ee.)

Berlin. May 3d. BethmannIOIwes. imperial chancellor
fused in the Rechtag today give Germanys of peace.
Instead he Offered Russia The only condition he said
remuneration by Russia Of her inns % conquest
In cautious without the slightest hints detailed eondons
the chancellor Offered peace Russia.
Germany he said would make impossible demands and thus block
the road peace and friendship Russia abandoned her ambitions
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

$500 to New York and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio, from Washington,
l12:20 a. M, Sunday, May 20. Return
ing same day!-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
REFUSES TO COMMIT SELF.

On the of with Russia separately the generally
he refused himself He declined reply the interpretations
Of the who cmor conquest and annexation the
socialists, who peace without annexation
In endeavOr hit safe middle the chancellor said he
would neither forth program of program which would
vtae the of the German armies. He said:
81 thoroughly and fully understand the passionate Of e peo-
pie n aims and peace conditions
" understand the call for canes which today addressed
from the right and left But discussion of the only guiding
line for early and satisfactory conclusion of the Beyond that
do or say anything"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Heavy Firing Is Heard
Along Virginia Coast
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
Norfolk, Va, May 16.-Heavy fir
ing was heard along the Virginia coast
tonight.
At Virginia Beach and other places
houses were shaken, windows ratified,
and inhabitants were startled.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

The Herald has by far the largest
proportion of home delivered circu-
Iation (mornins or evening" of any
paper in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

CONTINUED on PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

The Herald has by many
thousands the largest morning
home circulation.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Seek General Peace.

CONTINUED ON PACE SIX
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-10-05
MISS AMELIA B. SMITH RETURNS
TO THE CITY.

Miss Amelia B. Smith, the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Laura Polk Smith, who
spent the past week in Memphis, the
guest Of the Martin family and DR..
and Mrs. Saunders has returned to
the city and is now performing her
duties as Secretary to President E.
A. White at Walden University.
Miss Smith, who is one of Nash
Wines most popular and accomplish
ed members of the younger set was
shown many social courtesies while
in Memphis. The friendship exist
ing between the Smith and Martin
family is one of long standing and
the visit of Miss Smith in the Martin
hsme was made very pleasant indeed.
On Friday evening, DR.. and Mrs. A.
It. Martin and Dr. B. B. Martin en-
tertained Miss Smith with a dance.
The arrangements for this dance
were very pretty and delightfully."-
carried out. During the afternoon
many popular young people of Men,
pkis had the pleasure of meeting
Miss Smith. On Saturday DR.. Foulks
AID brother gave charming after
noon dance in honor of Miss Smith.
Mr.. Whitney was also one of the
hssts entertaining Miss Smith.
While in Memphis, Miss Smith
paid visit to Captain Hadley, who
before being called to the colors was
the Smith family's physician. She
had the pleasure Of noting many in
teresting things about camp life and
Of inspecting the handsome bridge
at Memphis which it is Company G's
daty to guard.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-10-05
KINGSTON SPRINGS.

Mr.. Abe Greer has been quite sick
with lagrippe but is improving rapid
ly, Mother Ellen Greer and Sister
Sarah Brown are still on the sick
list. Mrs. Callie Hannah of Indian
apolis, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Beatrice Newsom. Mrs. DR.. Mat
thews, the evangelist of Nashville,
spent Sunday here. The Holiness
meeting which was carried on by
Rev. B. c. Dunn at Belltown closed
Sunday. Rev. Slayden Of Nashville
preached at / o'clock. His text was
taken from Matthew 1878. At 200
o'clock Mrs. Alice Greer talked from
lisa. 55:7. Brother Dunn preached the
s o'clock sermon. Mrs. Cora Thomp-
son and family of Nashville spent
Sunday here. Mr.. Lum Beck is in
the barber business. His shop is In
the heart of the town and he is doing
creditable business. His trade Is
principally white. Little Miss Mat
tie Dunn is ill. Quite number Of
our people attended meeting at
Nails Creek Sunday. Brother Esman
of Nashville preached strong SER
mon from the 9th chapter of Amos
18th and 14th verses. Mrs. Cinda
Easley of Nashville is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Brown. Mr. Eddie New
som has returned from the cam
paign meeting. Mr.. Aaron Greer is
the leading blacksmith Of Kingston.
He has nice trade, both colored
and white.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-10-05
LIST & Bird Tues. nights
MISS HELENA M. LOWE
WITH FISK SINGERS.

The many friends of Prof. and Mrs
c. B. Lowe of South Nashville will
be pleased to know that their daugh
ter, Miss Helena M. Lowe, has been
offered and has accepted a position
with the Fisk Glee Club. This cluf
with Miss Lowe as soprano is now on
its annual tour and will be gone one
year.
When President Mckenzie sought
the services of Miss Lowe she was
employed as supervisor of music In
the high school at Athens, Ca, how
ever, her love for Fisk University
prevailed and she Immediately re
signed very much to the regret Of
the members Of the faculty at the
Athens High School, She was as
sured by the principal that place ii
the corps of teachers would be found
for her at any time she desired tc
return.
Miss Lowe is Nashville girl and
when very young evinced remarkable
musical talent. She has by hard
work and strong determination made
splendid record for herself in must
cal circles. That her effort has mo-
been in vain is proven by her having
been selected to place in the mos
famous aggregation of singers in the
world.