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The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
RAIDER" SIGHTED
But Naval Officers Point to
Derelict in Vicinity.
CBy the international News


Boston, April S.-"A British vessel
somewhere off Nantucket Iightship sent
the following message by wireless to the
Boston Navy Yard today:
sight suspicious vessel or object Is
miles south, degrees west, true, from
Nantucket light-vessel at BIB q m. to-
day"
A few minutes later the British ves-
sell repeated its warning message,
changing the position of the mysterious
ship to latitude 40.15 north. longitudinal
69.2 west, almost due south from the
shoals
The censorship lid was lifted then long
enough to notify shipping of the possi-
bility that a German raider was lurking
in the steamship lanes. Then it was
dropped again.
First, there came a rumor that the
raider had been sent to the bottom In n
duel to the death with a destroyer. Their
rumor insisted that an American subma-
rine had slipped up to 1t and sunk it with
a single, well-directed torpedo.
The rumors kept coming in from widely
separated points. But questions about
them didn't penetrate the censorship ven.
The only answer to all queries was and
Is:
I'VE can say nothing about it,"
Naval officers here. however, pointed
out that the raider that was reported
yesterday in about the same position as
the suspicious vessel or object report
ed today. They added that it was inter-
esting to note that a derelict schooner
was reported In the same locality by a
steam trawler last Tuesday, and that
another ship today announced having
passed a dangerous wreck of a schooner.
low In the water. in latitude 4O2S north,
longitude 1.16 west
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
REFUSES MONEY
Billy Sunday Offers New York
Contributions to Soldiers.

(By the International News Service. }
New York. April S.-''This is my an
swer. I shall not take dollar from
New York. I want you; not your money.
Every cent that you give me, person.
ally; every cent that New York gives
me to keep, shall divide equally be-
tween the Y. NJ. c. A. working amongst
the soldiers, and the American Red
Cross. after I have deducted my actual
expenses. That's my answer. And I
shall give you an itemized account Of
this money"
This was Billy Sundays declaration this
afternoon to 1900 persons who heard
and saw him in his first onslaught upon
the legions of sin in New York Twenty
two thousand men, women and children
crowded beneath the roof of the great
pine tabernacle on Washington Heights
and watched that Gospel-spurred rider
in Gods cavalry preach as he has sell
dom preached before.
The evangelist launched upon the great
est campaign Of his career with unre-
lenting determination. Throughout his
fiery sermon, Sunday roared anathemas 8
on the head of Satan while sprawled
upon his hands and knees He shouted
his disgust Of licentiousness, lust, and
all the appendages Of evil. while clinging
TO MS pulplt nhe an ACROBAT 10 ms
trapeze.
He told Of st. Paurs ridicule of the
cropping folks of Antioch and he told il
in his own vernacular. He laid out upon
the "watery-eyed, red-nosed, whiskey-
soaked, mushy-brained, foul-bodied, God
forsaken" liquor interests with a fury
that amounted to a bold challenge to
fight It out then and there with bare
fists and no time-keeper.
1t would have taken two such taber-
nacles to accommodate the throngs that
sought to hear that first sermon. Thou
sands were turned away.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
BRAZIL PRESS CLAMORS
FOR GERMAN RUPTURE
Sinking of Parana Brings Diplomatic
Break Nearer.

CBy the international News Service.)
Rio de Janeiro. April S-The entire Bra
zilian press today demands a break with
Germany. as the result Of the receipt of a
telegram from the captain of the Brazil
ian steamship Parana utH the effect that
the vessel was canno' ded by the Ger
man submarine after being torpedoed on
Cherbourg.
up and is prepared to depart for Monte
video Immediately after the rupture,
which Is now believed inevitable. The ar
chives Of the German envoy here will be
handed over to the Spanish legation,
which will be asked to represent German
interests in Brazil
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
Mother Jumps Into Well
To Save Her Baby's Life

selinssgrove. Pa, April S-onIy a
mothers heroic daring. prompted by
love for her child. saved the life Of the
2-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Pondus, at their home in New Berlin.
The little girl was playing and the clstern
floor was uncovered. She shouted into
It. as she took great delight in hearing
the echo, and lost her balance.
The mother heard the childs faint
cries and calling to a neighbor, RES
cue meF' leaped into the wen. It is
about eleven feet deep and held q foot
Of icy water. The child was very
cold when hsr mother lifted her from
the chilly water and held her In her
arms. Soon the neishbors arrived and q
rope was lowered to them.
Wrapping the lifeline around her body
with one arm and holding her child In
the other, the heroic nnother was res
sus4
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
LABOR PLEDGES
SUPPORT IN War
Employers Are Asked Not to
Change Standards of
Employment.

Samuel Gompers has pledged to the
government the full loyalty and backing
Of the entire organized labor movement
Of the United States, according to a re-
port Of the labor committee of the
Council Of National Defense, made public
last night.
Mr.. Gompers, as chairman of the labor
committee of the defense council not
only pledged labor's support but he
called upon workers and employers not
10 change existing standards OF labor
employment in the present national
crisis.
The text Of the report made TO the
council by the committee on labor OF
the commission was acted upon at the
joint meeting OF the Council OF National
pefense and fts advisory commission on
Saturday last, and leaders in the move
ment are frank IN saying that II Is the
greatest task they have ever put over.
The full text Of the recommendations o.
Mr.. Gompers and his committee follows
Tho defense and safety Of the nation
must be the first consideration of all
patriotic citizens. To avoid confusion
and to facilitate the preparation for ma
donal defense and give a stable basis
upon which the representatives of the
government may operate during the war,
we recommend:
THAT the Council of National Defense
should issue a statement to employers
and employees in our Industrial plants
and transportation systems advising that
neither employers nor employees shall en-
deavor to take advantage Of the coun-
try's necessities to change existing stand
ards. When economic or other emergen-
cies arise requiring changes Of stand
ards, the same should be made only
after such proposed changes have been
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
BEGIN WAR WORK
IN HOUSE TODAY
Money, Men and Munitions
Problem Confronts
Congress.

The serious work Of Congress for the
upbuilding Of the military and naval
forces Of the United States for the
coming struggle aginst the imperial
German government will begin with the
resumption of the sessions Of the two
Houses today.
Since the passage OF the resolution de-
claring a state of war to exist the
House has rested. while the various COM
mittees OF that body. having in prepara-
ton the bills for the increase Of the ma
tional treasury balance, the creation OF
a modern army on a war footing. the in
crease Of the navy. the doubling Of the
Marine Corps. and for the fortincation
OF the judiciary with adequate and
drastice legislation against the treason
able conspiracy and the activities Of
spies, have labored long into the nights.
Today will find them ready for open dis
cussion Of a majority Of the necessary
measures.
Something in the nature Of q new pro-
cedure in the matter of handling the new
and stupendous war appropriations win
be taken up in the House. The Appro-
priations Committee will assume a new
function as budget committee for the
whole war appropriation. The admins
trative features of the army and navy
legislation will be undertaken as always
by the committees on military and naval
Affairs. but the Appropriations Commit
tee Will participate in the work OF al
lotting the funds for the two branches
OF the fighting forces.
This relieves the Military Affairs Com
mittee of a vast amount Of the detail Of
preparation and review of the war ex-
penditures and leaves II free to the draft
ing OF the two bills establishing a mod
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
GERMAN DESTROYER
SUNK BY SEAPLANES
British Airmen Also Cripple Boat Of
Same Class.

(By the international News Servfce.)
London, April S.-British seaplanes sank
a German destroyer and crippled Q sec
ond boat of the same class OF Seebrugge
last night, the admiralty announced to-
night.
The squadron Of sesplanes which made
the attack reported that one Of the de-
stroyers was seen to sink Immediately
after II was bombed, but the fate Of the
second boat was not learned. ut was
severely damaged" says the report.
Seaplanes also dropped many bombs on
ammunition depots at Ghent and Bruges.
The British aerial squadron sustained
No eaSaa1t5ea. '
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
RAIDNG GERMAN HOMES,
POLICE SEIZE RIFLES
Ammunition. Sabers and Bayonets Also
Captured from Aliens.
pecial to The Washington Herald.

opec1aI 10 Inc washington Herald.
Cleveland, April S.-Police in raids ON
three homes of naturallzed Germans have
confiscated three hundred rifles of diner
ent makes, a large quantity of amnuni-
ton, swords. sabres and bayonets. Ths
owners were questioned by federal On
cials and released after they had de-
clared that they had been collecting
the arms as an amusement and had no
idea Of using them. -.
In a RosehiIl avenue home lis rifles
Mausers, Springhelds and Krags-were
found, with 200 rounds Of ammunition
and many swords and sabres. The guns
had been oiled and were IN good work.
ing condition. They were stacked In the
attic OF the house.
The police searched the home Of a Ger
man IN Pasadena avenue and found sew
enty-five rifles. A raid on a house In
East Thirty-nrst street produced more
than hundred rifles and the ammunition
to % with them.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
BOXERS ARE ANXIOUS
TO fight FOR U. S.
Willard and Others to Join Roosevelt's
Regiment.

(By the International News Servfce.l
New York. April S.-Jess Willard, Frank
Moran, Charley White. Benny Leonard
Freddie Welsh. and other exponents OF
fighting in the roped arena have offered
to fight under any conditions in Col
Theodore Roosevelt's proposed regiment
ana the Colonel has indicated his willing
ness to recruit the boxers.
This was announced by Charles Har-
vey. former secretary of the State Ath.
letic Commission, at the fourth annual
banquet Of the New York Sporting
Writer'S Association here this morning.
Harvey further announced that within
a few weeks a great boxing carnival
would be here. probably at the Polo
Grounds, at which the foremost boxers
would appear. The receipts are to go to
the American Red Cross.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
American Planes Too Slow,
Says Noted Woman Flier

New York, April S.-Ruth Law says
America must equip its army hiers with
the type Of battle plans England is using.
The American machines sent abroad are
too slow for the firing line, accord
ing to the aviatrix. She said:
''The American machines sent abroad
are being used as training mediums, far
behind the line. They are cumbersome
and would be hopelessly outcIassed in
battle"
Miss Law sent a telegram yesterday
to the army chief of aviation, Col
Squier, offering her services as a flyer.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
URGE FLOWING LINKS
TO AID u. S. IN WAR
Golfers Would Cultivate Courses and
Sell Foodstuffs.

New York. April S.-Golfers throughout
the country will be urged to cultivate
foodstuffs on all unused portions of their
links and devote the proceeds to the
purchase of ambulance trucks and other
articles of national defense, It was an
nounced here tonight by officers Of the
Dunwoodie Country Club.
Two hundred members Of the Dun
woodie organization volunteered to work
forty hours each week this season, and
1t was said H. w. Perrin. president of
the United States Golf Association, had
pledged the cooperation Of the national
body in the mpvsmsnt. 80
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
The Peoples Paper /.

The circulation figures of The
Washington Herald are the great
est argument of the appreciation
of the people of Washington for
its efforts IN their behalf.
This paper has and win always
support any movement that will
tend to benefit the people of
Washington.
The demand for the peoples
paper is steadily increasing.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
News Of Actual Hostilities Will Come from
Grand Fleet, Now Shrouded in
Mystery, Officials Believe.
PUT CENSORSHIP LID ON TIGHT
Secret Service Men Busy on Mexican Border Re-
moving German Menace Department of Justice
Plans Dractic Action Along Boundary

The nation last night settled down watch feet" President
Wilson, his executive euenn and the prepared
drive to the stdou plans which have been
The first real officials believe will from omwhers
in the Atlantic where the American grand fleet under orders
houded mystery No word the disposition of single unh Of ts
fleet will be the Navy Department Secretary Daniels said a
night until there definite of actual occurrences.
The censorship will be sy maintained ensasnsns
of sort has taken place. and then the msy
delayed
FLEET READY FOR ACTION
Meantime Americas and ready for ACTON
whether be against the submarine that the DARK
man raiders skulkns IN the byways of the seven
All day yesterday the offices
with the activity that attend, Of fleet Admiral Bs.o.
chief of naval and his staff rushout s
day. and for time Secretary Daniels kept them company Sev.,
said last night that the department had received
activity of German raider the Atlantic The Secretary ese denied
of sensational of the destruction of
ships which flooded Washington during day.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Washington Herald Is
printing daily notices OF births,
marriages and deaths among the
people Of Washington.
These notices appear today on.
page Q. ''.-.-....' %
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-03-30

HAYWOOD FINDINGS =


Ni-- Ruth Merrill. Of Dcmiug. our
former teacher here, has given the
old town school - Splendid books Ia
start q library here We are indeed
grateful for them. ~ We need books
Too many homes M here have to,
few books some have none, a, the,
are unable To- buy the books IhcS
would like 10 read or study. peopl,
must read Ia make progress. ana u
single volume may start an amhi
iious youth ON the road 10 succr..
Mr. VI. f. Hudson also sent to 'h,
school pictures n all the great ba,
ileships of the world. The children
were delighted. Il was good riir.
and appreciated nv all.
Mr. Alice 6. Smith and Mis-, Gal
Rlrhie visited our school Tuc,dpv
Miss Richie gave mo-f interesting
address upon the health of the com
munliv and gave simple way, of how
&" trap flies and explained many
other new thing, 10 her Interested
little audience. Mr.. Smith smoke az
chlidren'> lunch and advised the
teacher 10 have something hot AT
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-03-30

lola ITEMS

No-dame> q. 4. and umcr Gibson
spent sunday a. ,hc MASHED %.
ih"r daughter. Christine Na, md
Ln"il'. -p"f fhc day with Nr.
Dam In the evening Nr and Mr..
IT, I. Brown were pheasant caller. AZ
the Mashed ..
oar postmaster. Mr. j. T. rorrhcr
ha, been quite III with srlpu,.
Nj Leila Nav Farrow ben, Ma.
week cud with her mother IN Hon
dale.
Mr. and Mr.. Hiram l.uca, are
rejoicing over the advent Of another
grandchild. \ little daughter has.
l~g been born 10 Mr. md Nr, Oscar
Ntet>on az Hurley.
Mr and Mr.. Carol and Mr.
Il. Greenway visited Mr.. Grecnvay'.
Mr. aud Mr. Porrher ON
sunday. on their way from bemius
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-03-30
News Of our Neighbors

n'". .- children here na.. 20 wall,
u. rdD lou- distances 300 ,hr .u.d.
We. hope ho'h '.d... VIII visit orr
-rhoI again Everything aa- -o
interesting Fl. 't. m..n.r- .. nrU a-
.ur children
Nh " B. Matthews. who ha>
.".-' .H, E.H 'um mere. will drive
A" hrone ~.'w~, 20 10y M, fam.
Iv
NJ VI g. Hudson. Mr. Thur
moIi. Nh. Merrill and Mr-. NIavme
Villains mo'orcd up ON the Mimbrc-
Saturday They mad q delightful
ride around by the tol-ou bridge and
p'rl 'y haywood Hot springs. Mrs
Williams J. becoming an expert at
.hr wheel and guides EAR u- wet
.- -ur used q" ride and guide I'll
bunch ot ponies on her father
ranch.
MI Berry bishop viii rrrri,.
trom Mr. W T. Conway. y. VI. stat
Leader. tour III" pin rlrh emblem
with tiny loaf of bread iu ,hr rrn
ter, the four H. rcprc-cunu. lIrr
Health. Head and lluud, T.. ar
was awarded her - wurm. rhp
state cooking contest m-' faIi
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-03-30
TIL; CA ARD>MEN

Tn. New Mexico GuardSmen are
coming HON, lhi, week. They were
The first TO 90 10 The border and will
he the last 20 leave il. To many of
the officers and pryatc-. the long stay
ha, worked considerable hardship
sud. compared with the hnef service
OF many eastern regiments, had N =
an element OF untmmcSS.
Ru, New Mexico guard-mcn
oheyed order, with little protest from
any member If the organization.
They were drilled harder than any
other volunteer force ON the border,
We. web fed, kept in The most -auj-
T.. ,f camps, had practically D..
>.,,ue-, among them, and every man
viii come home % better and moro of
Gylcu' man than he Was whom he On
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
Let the Banker Help You.
From the American Banker.

In practically every bank there Is a man
whose face is as familiar to the public
as the village doctor, the minister or the
postmaster. He has been with the bank, it
may be, since ne was boy, grew up with
it, and will probably die in its service. He
is usually so regular in his habits that you
can set your watch by him. He waits on
the window, interviews the borrowers,
makes our reports, hears the tales of dis
tress, offers advice and straightens out
tangled family and financial affairs. He has
well been termed the banks Department of
Mercy"
You may sometimes call him by his first
name, and he will probably call you by yours.
He is often the bank, and you know the
bank as ''Mr So and Sos bank" You have
every confidence in him because you have
known him so long. He is worthy of that
confidence.
This man is a conservative. 1t is his bus
mess to keep the bank safe In a great
many cases he passes on the loans, buys
the securities, and has the general manage
ment of the bank, reporting to the board, to
whom he is responsible. You can we'll af-
ford to take your problems to him, for he
can help you. He has handled millions for
the bank, it may be without losing dollar.
He can give you good advice.
Whenever you contemplate buying a piece
of real estate, ask his Opinion--he knows
values in your town. If you think of buy
ing bond, or some stock, ask him to guide
you, for it may be he is bond expert
some men are. If you have proposition
that looks rosy to you, seek him out and
ask if he would take it for the bank. He
will probably say no and you can afford to
do likewise When troubles come, consult
him.
He is the executive and clerical head of
the bank. Every detail passes under his
eye. He is jealous of his bank and its rep
utation. 1t is his life work. He is fairly
well paid, sure of his job, gives it his best
attention and stands in the role of servant
to whomsoever would use his good offices
without pay and hope of reward. He is a
gentleman of honor, of fine distinctions, high
ethical standards, clean life and helpful in
clinations. You do we'll to know him, and
cultivate his friendship. He can help you
in many ways.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
THE SOCIAL GLASS" TO DATE.

1T isn't the drink care about it's the
sociability." So ran the explanation of
many a wasted hour and dollar when the
red blooded good fellow who didn't drop into
the saloon now and then was rare excep-
ton among his kind.
Probably every dry community has motto
ed that the passing of the sale of intoxi-
cants has not meant the passing of the
social glass as feature of life. The So
cial glass referred to is not the illicit glass
to which access may be had by the initial
ed if they care to take the trouble even UNI
der prohibition. 1t is perfectly legitimate
refreshment which is to be found in the
second line of socability defense-namely,
the soda fountain. A few years ago an able
bodied man who invited another able-bodied
man to join him in glass of soda water
or matted milk would have instantly be-
come subject to expulsion from the good
fellows lodge. Nowadays the man who
doesn't take advantage of an opportunity
to buy long, cool drink for a good friend,
even though there may be no trace of al
cohol in the beverage, is regarded as a good
NCdl VI d SIdD. III reply 10 SuCn an invita-
ton a regular man may order milk choco-
late, a ginger ale or even a lowly root
beer without danger of receiving horse
laugh And it is surprising the amount
of sociability that can be liberated in the
course of such impromptu, Notwithstanding
Inequalities.
In one way it is disappointing to find that
foolish habit persisting among sensible men.
A lot of money is spent that way that might
better be saved to pay for bacon and grits
and potatoes. In another way, it is graft
flying to observe that human tendency is
toward such relatively inexpensive and
harmless outlet as is offered by the soda
fountain treat. The good fellows who group
themselves around the fizz faucets do not
stay there until every man in the party has
bought an equal number of drinks. Neither
is there a disposition on the part of all to
buy just one more drink than all the others.
Usually the ''soda," or whatever it is, is dis
posed of, and the session adiourns in due
season to make room for the next party
waiting for refreshments at the oasis.
Doubtless the next turn of the reform
wheel will eliminate the soda fountain fool
ishness, but that doesn't seem so important
just now as the reform which has been
effected.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
PRIVATE GARDNER.

Representative A. P. Gardner, of Massa-
chusetts, has displayed the courage of his
convictions by resigning from congress to
enter the army Mr.. Gardner has been, per-
haps, the most conspicuous militant in con-
gress. He was for fighting in Mexico instead
of watchful waiting. He was one of the first
men in public life to drop the attitude of
neutrality, and urge participation in the old
world war on the part of the allies When
Representative Gardner was most conspicu-
ously in the public eye he was regarded as
an irrational radical Now that one of the
wars urged by him has come about he is
doing the logical thing in promptly getting
out of politics and into the war. In getting
into it he has improved upon Colonel Roose-
welt and the street corner warriors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-05-29
NEEDS PUSHING.

1t is disappointing, but not surprising, to
find that after more than three weeks of
campaigning the liberty loan is under
rather than over subscribed. 1t is a condi-
ton that can and will be remedied. 1t is
due in part to Over-confidence by those in
charge of the loan, and in part to misap-
prehenslon among prospective investors.
The big loan has had plenty of advertising.
but it has not been of general nature. The
small investor has not as yet been impress
ed with the understanding that it is up to
him to act.
The world has come to talk about bill
lions IN casual way, but when it comes to
modifying one from the resources of indi-
viduals the process is not so easy as talking
about it. The interest on the present bond
is low in comparison with some of the Sc
curities foated in this country on account
of the war. 1t is obvious that a good deal
of patriotic instinct will have to be mixed
with our business instinct before the pres
ent problem of national finance has been
satisfactorily disposed of
The country is at war The war must be
fought to a successful conclusion The cost
in blood and dollars must be paid We are
all bit slow in realizing the hard facts,
but developments are daily helping along
the realization.