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The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
The End of a Canard.

The blowing up of the naval offensive against
Germany" idea is perfunctory and routine bit of
1t has been a clownsh journalistic perform
ance, this setting up of straw man, and beating it
down again. 1t has been farfetched tidbt of dope"
without substantial backing from any responsible
quarter.
If the sledgehammer blows of Sir Douglas Haig
along the flanders line had continued with the uti-
mate objective of the Uboat nests along the Belgian
coast such Ostend and Zeebrugge it is quite pos
sible that the French British and American navies
might have co-operated minor extent in the drive
But the British offensive hampered as it has been by
the heavy auumnal rains in the Flemish lowands has
slowed up to the point almost of cessation; and
It difficult to discern in the absence of any definite
advices, whether any serious attempt will be made to
continue it before winter sets in
1t may be assumed that in the absence of such con-
inued offensive on land, naval offensive would be
9reposterous 1t may be that the report of Admiral
Mayo to President Wilson and the naval authorities
based the British military program not yet dis
osed to the public But there never was the fainest
prospect of heavy naval ofensive-involying the use
of Dreadnoughts and other capital shipsagainst the
Belgian coast The odds against the attacking forces
ire altogether too great Where in recent naval his
ory'is the slightest warrant for the use of a navy
lsainst heavy land batteries? The memories of the
0ardanelles are still vivid Furthermore, the subma
nnes, a. wei . the land batteries would do deadly
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
A Zip" from Baker.

Saith the canny Newton D. Baker:
Il think it is safe say that this war will end
when win America IS in the battle to the finish.
And President Wilson recently averred to a mem-
Der OF the French High Commission:
we with you to the last dollar and the last
man.
These things give US little perspective on the
situation. Yielding easily to Our characteristic ma
tonal optimism and easy-goingness, have banked
counted upon, short war. The average man-the
in the street-thinks eighteen months is about
the furthest limit for the fray. What if it should go
indefinitely rivaling the War of the Roses or the
Thirty Years War, the Napoleonic Wars, the CAM
pagns of Frederick the Great or the Seven Years
War? Is the idea chimerical? 1t may be well to re-
mind the reader of what American, recently re-
turned from London, says:
Il think the last years of the war will be the
worst"
Of course, we don't believe his dope" Neverthe-
less it is worth thinking And, in any event, we
of America will not get out of it until the war is
ended, and ended in the right way.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
LIBERTY LOAN: LIFE INSURANCE
By WILLIAM ROY wHIPF

The average. prudent person. rich
or poor. considers It not only an IN
yestnent but an absolute necessity 70
take out policy of life Insurance..
Such policy does not In reality in
sure the life" OF its holder. but
serves as a protection 70 dependents
In the event of the death Of tse In
sured. In the vast majority Of cases q
policy Of life insurance does not bene-
Mt the insured party to any extent
during his or her life. Therefore. IN
literal sense. the term life In
surance" IL misused. But has any
man or woman ever considered a
policy that did actually insure them
lifeg-no, because. heretofore. such a
policy has never existed: there has
been no reason for its existence.
Because OF foe that has shakes.
the very foundations Of civilization
and made the world stand aghast at
his frightful deeds. the government OF
the United States of America has
found IL necessary to make a
thorough organization of its man.
power and resources 10 crush THAI
foe and make the world a safe place
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
The Easiest Solution.

The conversation in Washington club turned to
the trials and tribuations of the railroad conductor
when this fitting incident related by Representa-
tive Samuel w. Beakes, of Michigan:
On Western train recently two women, one
sitting directly ahead of the other The woman in the
forward seat had the window wide open and the in
yigorating wind was blowing in in large Jumps
Conductor" said the woman in the back seat when
the wearied official came along, 81 wish you would
close that window. If it remains open l shall catch
my death of cold"
Leave it open," commanded the first as the con-
ductor started to comply '1f you close it | shall
smother to death"
Whereat an elderly gentleman the aisle
grouchfuy interviewed.
Open the window until one freezes to DEATH con-
ductor, said he "Then close it until the other smoth-
DEATH and then perhaps the of us can travel
in peace."-PhiLadeibhid Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Thanks to the War Chorus.

The Washington Herald is indebted to the mem
bers of the Washington War Chorus for very en-
tertaning and inspiring fifteen minutes last night,
when the chorus under the leadership of Prof. Otto
T. Simon took possession of the editorial rooms tenn
porariy and presented most attractive program OF
national songs.
The demonstration which is being made in the in
terest of the liberty loan campaign, cannot help but
further that admirable 1t would be hard
hearted person of the "man-wth-soul-s type
who would not be moved by so eloquent and musical
an appeal as the War Chorus is delivering
The strains and sentiment expressed by America, "
THE Battle Hymn of the Republic" "Tenting on the
Old Camp Ground" and "The Star Spangled Banner, y
last nights program of the chorus. reached and moved
every member of The Heralds staff. Though the staff
has been largely depleted by joining the colors
those who left The Herald have signifed their
intention of paying their bit in the loan campaign
Again we thank the War Chorus for their enter
tainment and their message.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Sometime.

Sometime or other plan to sit down
And read all the books that | ought to-
(The volumes whose wisdom has brought them re
nown)
Thus learning lot that I've sought to;
Sometime other I'm planning to go
To visit each famous museum
And view all the relics and pictures they show,
Though now l persistenty flee em.
Sometime other I'll sit down and write
The letters | owe as a duty;
Sometime other I'll see every sight
The guide book commends for its beauty;
Sometime other I'll make all the calls
I've promised to make on my neighbors;
But somehow or other the prospect appals-
1t adds such a lot to my labors.
Sometime other-the thought seems grotesque-
I'll take out the ashes down cellar,
Sometime or other I'll clean up my desk
And take back my borrowed umbrella;
plan all these stunts, but seasons go by
Pm stopped by thing or another,
And SO, ere l do them I'll probably die,
Sometime other.
-BertoH Brdley
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

Our navy keeps up Its continual
Eatchfulness its guarding OF the
sea-lsnes, looking for the hidden
enemy We now know that the ad-
vice Of our great commsnders-''in
time OF peace prepare for war;" was
right and good advice. In the same
way We should guard our health
from the hidden attack Of uric acid
poison. Before men could be draft
ed into this war. they had a thor
ough physical examination in which
their kidneys were tested, and a
large precentage were turned back
because of defective Kidneys.
Before an insurance company will
take a risk on your life the exam
lining physician will test the water
and report whether you are good
risk. when your kidneys get slug
Sish and clog. you suffer from back
ache. sick headache. dizzy spells, or
the twinses and pains OF lumbago,
rheumatism and gout The urine is
often cloudy. full Of sediment;
channels often get sore and sleep is
disturbed two or three times a
night. This Is the time YOU should
consult some physician OF wide ex-
perience.
A remedy. called "AN-C-RIC." has
been discovered by Doctor Pierce in
his hospital practice. which he be-
lieves Is more potent than lithia. II
will ward off bscks~hN, headache,
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

execution-not to mention attacks from the arf the
allied navies ventured on an open frontal attack upon
Ossend and Zeebrugge
There is school and group of american naval
officers who believe in aggressive policy toward
the submarine menace They have talked vaguely and
auringly about attacking submarine bases. It is now
clear that their logic has failed to impress the con-
trolling powers of the American navy. As for the
British navy, it has wthsood the temptation of an
offensive for three years, never forgetting the -fated
experiment of the Dardanelles 1t is longer deal
ing in speculatons and experiments; it asks for GER
taintes.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
PREPARED FOR U-ROATS

and the darting pains and aches OF
rheumatism - OF those diseases
which are caused by too much uric
acid, such as gout. asthma. sciatica,
or sore. stiff. aching joints.
Doctor Pierce. chief physician az
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitute. Buffalo. n. Y. has been test
ing this wonderful medicine for the
relief Of overworked and weakened
kidneys The relief obtained by
sufferers has been so satisfactory
that he determined 20 place AN
URIC" with the principal druggists
here where people could get this
ready-to-use medicine
Those who started the day with q
| backache. stiff leCs, arms and
4 muscles. and an aching head (worn
out before the day began because
they were In and out OF bed half a
dozen times at night are appreciat-
| ing the perfect rest, comfort and
new strength they obtained from
| D-. Pierce's Anuric Tablets. To prove
| that this Is n certain uric acid
solvent and conquers headache, KID
| ney and bladder diseases and rheu-
matism, n you've never used the
| "Anuric." send ten cents 10 DR.
/ Pierce for a large sample package
! This viii prove 70 you that "Anuric"
Is the most perfect kidney and blad-
der corrector. II you are a sufferer.
ask your best druggist for "Anurie"
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
The Comeback of Knitting.

The days of dear old grandma are recalled in the
display of knitting needles which sees everywhere
in women's hands today.
We had feared that the knitting needle an
object to be kept in the at the museums along
with other antiquities, doomed to pass away. Our
fears no longer possess us, however for young Miss
and Mrs. America have taken SO quickly and so en-
thusiasticaly to the instrument that know until
their years of grandmahood we will it in their
hands at regular seasons OF the year.
The knitting needle of the pioneers of Our
country 1t here and aided in the establishment
of democracy, just it now to become part
of the plan for perpetuating democracy.
Let the merry needles click from to the end
of the Every click is note in the chorus that
is swelling for democracy and every note is glad
some sound to the men who'll soon be "over there"
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.
by John Kendrick Bangs.
MIR. sCARE-CROw,

MIR. sCARE-CROw.
Mr.. sCARE-CROw's work Is done
Gone at last the summer heat.
Gone the swelter of the sun.
Ecaped the harvest at his feet.
Humble wight indeed was he.
Thing of rags and tatters vain
Yet he worked right faithfully.
Guarding well our stores of grain
Held the hungry thief at bay.
Put the hordes OF crows to flight.
Watching. watching all the day.
Never sleeping through the night.
II we folks who eat
All the corn and all the wheat;
Ever thank the poor old cuss
For his service unto us7
copyright. l9l7.)
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

10 live in. To bring ths effort to sue.
cessfui fruition requires the raising Of
billions Of donara Three billions Of
this sum are being raised by a bond
issue known a. the liberty loan.
These liberty loan bonds are IN con-
venient denominations and within the
reach Of everyone. II a. therefore.
the honorable duty OF every citizen Of
our country 70 express his love OF
liberty. and hatred Of aufocracy, by
buying at least one liberty bond. IL
is the safest. soundest Investment In
the world: II is the noblest and most
humane investment you can ever
make, Why7 Because d WIN crush
Prussianisrn TO the earth: n Will saw.
America from the fate of Belgium; Il
VIII prevent the needless sacrifice or
young American lives and hasten IN.
coming OF peace; Il viii bequeath 70
posterity the glorious privilege Of free
dom: u viii Insure" your lie ana
the life OF everyone in a free world:
IL is a policy" 10 20 speak. paysb bic
not after death but during life. ana
with interest al 4 per cent-therefore.
a liberty bond Is. literally. NE in-
sursneei
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
CHORUS.

To arms, to arms, ye bravei
The avenging sword unsheathel
March on, march on, all hearts resolved
On victory or death!
0 freedom fair, we'll never resign thee,
Q sure deliverer, glorious fame
Can dungeon bolts and bars con6ne thee !?
Can aught thy noble spirit tame2
Can aught thy noble spiri; tame9
Too long the world has wept, bewailing
The ruthless sword that tyrants WELD;
But freedom is our sword and shield,
And all their arts are unavailingl
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Rainbow Troops Get Flag.

Camp Mills, Mineola, N. Y, Oct. "a
Mrs. VIM. Cummings Story, form,
er president of the d. A. R., today
visited Camp Mills and presented a
flag to the Rainbow Division. Mem
bers of various patriotic societies ac-
companied Mrs. Story. The fiag was
made by Mrs. Story and in present
ing 1t she said she gave it in the
name of all the women of the coun'
try.
The flag is four by six feet with a
huge rainbow. on a field of royal blue,
and bright yellow fringe around
the edge.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Army and Navy News
Best Service Column In City.

Much interest is manifested among
noncommissioned officers Of the quar-
termaster corps who desire an op-
portunity to attend the quartermas-
ter training camp near Jacksonville,
Fla. The department quartermasters,
to whom applications shall be made,
will determine who shall be sent to
the camp. These applications should
be, therefore, sent to the depart
ment quartermasters through regular
military channels and not sent to
the quartermaster general of the
army.
American veterans resident in Ger
r9any and Austria, whose pensions
were interrupted by the break in re-
latioHs between the United States and
those countries. will soon begin again
TO receive regular payments. The
Spanishs Embassy at Berlin has
aEreed to undertake the work, after
each case has been passed upon by
the American legation at Berne.
Proof Will be required that the per-
son receiving the pension actually is
unable to return to the United
States.
The following order which has
been sent to all commanding generals
of divisions of the army by the Ad-
jutant General has resulted in record
subscription lists to the Second Lib
erty Loan:
Commanders OF department, tao
| tical divisions, coast artillery districts
and separate bridages in the United
States will at once institute an ag-
gressive campaign throughout their
commands to secure voluntary SUBJ
scriptions to Second Liberty Loan,
detail supervisor officers for the vari-
Gus units. stimulate competition, ex-
act frequent reports, publish these,
cooperate with local liberty bond
committees Of Federal banks and
other civil organizations well organ
lied to extend active help in secur-
ing subscriptions, arrange for speak
ers, arouse enthusiasm and other
wise use utmost endeavor for pro-
nounced success. Each tactical di-
vision commander will telegraph daily
the total subscriptions previous day
by his command. The commanding
officer of each post or other place
under military control will promptly
telegraph direct to these headquar-
ters the total subscriptions his COM
mand for each week ending Satur-
day night. and also the final amount
when subscription campaign closes
October q, 1917. Further detailed in
structions will follow. Telegraph in
structions promptly to each coast ar
tillery district. separate brigade and
post under your command"
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
WHAT Is GOING ON
In GERMANY
As Told by the Newspapers We
Get from the Teutonic Empires
and Neutral Nations.
Scores New Firm Designed Against
Press.

Scores New Firm Designed Against
Press.
The Frankford Gazette publishes a
violent attack on the newly formed
Foreign Advertisements Company,
Ltd, which Krupps and the other
armament concerns OF central Ger
many have launched. That the COM
pany has far-reaching plans, even
more comprehensive in character than
those originally laid down, is shown
by the announcement that its capital
has just been increased from s15n, 900
to s. 100000. The Gazette declares that
the identity of the firms WHICH are
putting UP the money (all deriving
fabulous profits from the war;. as
well as the ease with which capital
is forthcoming. in contrast to the Diff
ficulty OF obtaining it for other new
enterprises. proves that the Foreign
Advertisements Company has de-
signs on the independence of the Ger
man press. The financial and COM
mercial organ suggests that by Sc
curing control of rich advertising rev.
enues the armament industry con.
spires to influence the political
views of German newspapers for
their own ends. This means, OF
course. that they desire TO keep ths
war-fires burning in Germany from
the moment peace comes
SwindIers Make Best of New Orders
No sooner does a restriction order
come out in Germany than swindlers
begin making money out OF them. The
latest is the gas restriction order
aimed at the economization Of coal
The Berlin Tageblatt says:
During the last few days the west.
en suburbs of Berlin, the chief res.
idential quarters OF the town, have
been visited by a gentlemanly mar
about 30 years OF age. who has ex.
planned to the householders that hs
was the representative of the newly
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
when Billy Comes.

When BILLY" Sunday comes TO town
and starts his meetings he will find
members of Congress ready and eager
to see and hear him-and eager
doubtless before the session is ended
to hit the trail in Billy's tabernacle.
Several members of Congress have
come in contact with Sunday meet
ings beforehand some of them have
had the experience of going down
the trail. 1t is related Of one Con-
gressman, in fact, that he hit the
trail most inopportunely, according
to his campaign managers. and that
the next day when he went down
to headquarters he found himself 'fn
Dutch" with the men who had "a
meet the common herd" during the
campaign.
Two of the leaders took the posi-
ton that he would lose votes two ways
for this step. They said he would
lose many liberals who thought he
had suddenly turned "goody goody,"
and that he would lose many church
members. who would unquestionably
consider that he hit the trail only
in order to gain votes from the
church element.
Those who argued this most yio-
lently during the campaign never had
a chance to prove their contentious.
one way or the other, for this Con-
Sressman's opponent was so weak
that he fell a victim TO a heavy
landslide in the direction of the trail
hitter. The fact is, however. so the
Congressman says now. with some
pleasure. that he got both sinners
and saints-the sinners because they
admired one Of their kind for hav-
ing the nerve to hit the trail, and
the saints because he had the cour-
age to hit the trail and bear the
charge that it was done for political
effect. when all along it was a sin
cere hit"
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
$4,000 COLLECTED
FOR SUNDAY DRIVE

Twelve thousand dollars Is the sum
already raised for the coming Billy
Sunday evangelistic campaign here.
OF that amount. 5000 Is pledged, and
5000 collected in actual cash The
announcement was made yesterday By
the general campaign committee. The
drive viii start Sunday. January G.
1t Is expected that Joseph Spiece,
who will have charge OF the erection
Of the great tabernacle near Union
Station. will arrive in this city to-
morrow. Building may be begun next
week No lumber contract has yet
been awarded, but Barber a Ross
have received the hardware award.
DR.. James Z Walker. advance agent
of the publicity committee. having
completed his work in Atlanta. where
Mr.. Sunday will start a campaign next
week, has arrived in Washington.
He will at once start matters moving
here toward a successful drive.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

formed 'Anti-Gas RESTRICTION soci-
ety. whose lsudable object was TO
hght the new order In every pos
sible way.
Members Of the society. he said
had the right for the present 10 use
as much gas as their household use
required. but TO cover the general
expenses every member was reQuir-
ed to contribute a minimum yearly
sum OF ten Ehiilings. in return for
which he would not only remain un-
affected by the restriction order. but
would obtain his gas at reduced
rates.'
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Suez Traffic Falls Off.

London. Oct. 24.-The report OF
the Suez Canal traffic for 1916 shows
a considerable falling of in TON
mage as compared with the preced-
ing years. In 1914 the canal &C
commodated $500 ships of 19,00O.-
600 tons, in 1915 800 ships of 49,
100000 tons. and in 191s 3.1oo ships
OF 1esoo.ooo tons.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
WAR CLERKS FIGHT H. c. L.

Mars has made himself felt In an
other quarter.
The high cost Of entertai-ment has
set a lot Of young men employed m
the Adjutant Generals Once in the
War Department thinking.
They want 10 have a good tina
minus the huge expense. They have
organized what is known as the Swss-
til1a Club and have their headlusr-
ters at sl7 Ninth street northwest.
Abraham Grudd is the club prcsi-
dent.
On Halloween night the club will
give a dance at the Tes Cup Inn.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Exceeds Bond Quota ii Times.

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, Oct. "a.
The town of Hyde Park, Duchess
County, has the distinction of hav-
ing subscribed more than eleven
times its liberty bond quota. Tho
towns allotment was $500. and to
date the subscriptions total ss3.i50.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
The Marseillaise.

Ye sons of France, awake to gloryl
o harki what myriads bid you risel
Your children, wives and grandsires hoary,
Behold their tears, and hear their cries
Behold their tears and hear their cries!
Shall cruel tyrants, mischief breeding,
With hireling hosts, lawless band,
Aft right and desolate the land,
When peace and liberty lie bleeding'
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

They say now that pirates, smugg1ers and other
gentry nesting the Irish coast and waxing rich
off the prey of the submarines-that is, looting the
ships which sunk by torpedoes. In many cove
and inlet, It's said, there curos garnered by the
grewsome toll of the Prussian outlaw
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25
Two More for Federal Reserve.

Philadelphia. Pa. Oct "a. - tn,
Philadelphia Trust Company and
the Pennsylvania Company for In
surance has applied for membership
in the Federal Reserve system. The
two institutions hold deposits Of
about s55.ooo.ooo.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

man who does not know the delights of hike"
the glorious countryside surrounding Washington
these brilliant autumn days is cousin of him who is
obduratc against all liberty loan appeals
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

An Original" British tank has followed cap
tured British German submarine into New York. They
should be placed right and left bowers of Cleo
patras Needle in Central Park.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

Princeton, Harvard and Yale have said nay, but
still there football this year, and very fair article
it is, war or no war.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-25

The French cabinet resigned Monday. It usually
does Mondays and Tuesdays