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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-14
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VIII, TACOMA
DO HER.P
$4,000 is needed for Soldiers Club
house with game room, entertainment
hall and dormitory.
From 5000 to $4,000 soldiers come to Tao
oma every week.
They have no club in the city.
Last Saturday night 500 men in khaki
slept in the railway waiting rooms.
This is NOT Tacoma hospitality
A National War Camp Community Rec
reation Fund of So, 750, O0Ois being raised
Part of this fund will be spent here in ad-
dition to Tacoma's $4,000.
"Whie our soldiers are helping to make
world safe for democracy, let us help to
make the world safe for the soldier"
Rose Pastor Stokes.
What Other Cities Are Doing:
Seattle has raised $4,000.
Los Angeles raised $4,000 in 45 min.
TACOMA WAR CAMP RECREATION
!. FUND COMMITTEE
F. A. Rice, Chairman.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-09-07
freitas, Sen Z. September, 1917.
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The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
Bedford's Cooperation.

A committee headed by A. G.
Bedford, president of the Standard
Oil Company, as representatives of
the oil and gasoline interests of the
country cooperating with the gov
ernmeat. is bound to prove one of
the most effective features of the
war from the standpoint of the
United States.
In modern warfare the oil and gas
supplies of the army and navy are
as essential as food for the troops
and sailors. One of the greatest prob
lens that has faced the allies during
the war has been the supplies of these
materials. So vital are oil and gaso-
line supplies that on several occasions
during the war England had been on
the verge of violating the Monroe
doctrine when German activities in
Mexico threatened their oil supply
from Tampieo.
The announcement that Mr.. Bed
ford Is to head the committee not
only carries with it the cooperation
of the oil and gasoline interests, but
assures the country that the commit
tee is under the most competent
leadership. The experience of Mr..
Bedford has been both varied and
thorough and under his administra-
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
Sound Sense.

America is the best peace insurance
in the world today.
She holds all the trump cards.
What she has already done is great,
incalculable; what she can do in the
near future-what she will do-will
be far greater.
She can make only one mistake,
slip into only one pitfall; and that is,
to assume that the war is going to
be short one. Great Britain made
the same mistake at the beginning OF
the war; she is paying for it tragi-
cslly now. Russia did also; as a re-
suit she was nearly battered to pieces
by Won Mackensen in the fall of IoI :.
1t has been a fallscy, and nearly
fatal one for the entente; this un-
derestimating the power of Germany.
Kitchener warned his countrymen at
the outset that it would be at least
a three-year war; but the warning was
not needed. All along the British
have placed too much trust in their
power of blockade, in economic at
triton in the central powers. 1t is
true this attrition has been progress
ing steadily, but not as rapidly as the
English desired. For the first eight
cen months Of the war they failed to
grasp the full power of the war or
ganization in Germany.
Germany, says NJ. Viviani, has
made of war "a national industry"
she is a professional, and the rest oi
US, after all, are only amateurs, and
the only way we can crush her in
reasonable time is by intelligent CO.
ordination of effort, and the fullest
preparation.
It is true we know nothing of the
actual internal conditions in the CEN
trail empires. At any time one OF
them may fall by the wayside and
wreck the whole machine. But the
greatest mistake of all is to lay our
plans on the assumption that such a
welcome event will happen in the
near future.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
Dramatic Incidents of the
World War As Told by
Some Famous Writer'S
AMMUNITION WAS LACKING

tervals between the arrivals of shells be-
came longer and longer, and finally one
saw the loaded cases not at all
Then, at time when field gun, prop
erly served, would have been worth its
weight in gold, / saw battery after bat
terry timber up and drag wearily to the
rear-not round of ammunition left to
fire. Three hours later the Siberian in
fantry. gray with dust and fatigue, most
of the soldiers in bloody bandages. came
slowly back over the vistula, their num-
bers decimated and their small-arm am
munition gone.
That night Warsaw fell.
The Germans announced that the cap
ital of Poland was carried by the as
there and saw II know that 1t fell be-
cause there literally was nothing left to
nght with.
For the United States this incident
presents a stirring object lesson. II the
pacihst and other organizations that cir
culated petitions against preparedness
could have seen the seventy battlehelds
that have seen, strewn with dead and
wounded, slaughtered because an ir-
responsible government had not given its
sons weapons with which to fight, these
same star-saZing individuals would have
discarded their petitions and gone to their
CongreEsmen and Senators and forced
them to pass measures that would at
least give the youth OF this country a
fighting chance.
was in one battle this summer where
the Russians lost 900 in two days, due
largely to lack Of aeroplanes.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
BY STANLEY wAsHBURN. !

BY STANLEY wASHBURN.
The most dramatic and tragic situation
that have ever seen, either in this war
or any other. developed during the last
days in the defense OF Warsaw when the
Russians, outnumbered, ill-equIpped and
short of guns and ammunition, were
frantically trying to hold on to their po-
sitions on the Narev and other lines de-
Tending Warsaw.
Only now when the truth about con-
dtions in Russia is becoming known il
1t possible for the world-at-large to
realize what these last days in Warsaw
meant. EVERYBODY that the Russians
could muster with arms was thrown onto
this front. Day after day new forma-
tons kept coming against them. and day
by day the capacity to meet the torna-
does Of German shells was decreasing.
had been on the Narev line for hours
toward the last of July, 1915, when the
Russian guns became almost silent for
want OF shells. With the steady
monotony OF clockwork, huge German
shells were blowing the Russian posi-
tions into fragments. saw oaissons
coming up from the steel head twenty
miles in the Russian rear. the six horses
at dead gallop, their sides white with
lather and the blood dripping from their
nostrtls. that the few shells that ar
rived from hour to hour might be fed to
the starving guns hanging on to their
shrspnel-svept positions at the front.
The arrival OF each fresh supply of am
munition meant twenty more minutes Of
fire, and then again the long pause until
a new supply might come UP. The in
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
yiyiani's Message.

Americans will feel a new flame
leap in their hearts when they read
the words that NJ. Viviani addresses
to them today.
Our first feeling will be one almost
of unworthiness, a feeling that the
glowing tribute is almost undeserved.
We Americans know what emotions
we experienced when we saw the grip
of the invader at the throat of France;
we gIoried in the marvel of the Marne
and in the genius of Joffre, and in the
inconquerable French spirit; but it
cannot be Said that we gave her much
more than sympathy.
Now we are going in on the tardy
recognition of that which France has
known for these two long bitter
years of anguish; that civilization and
the future Of mankind are at stake.
We are late in acting, and some his
torians Of the future will be unkind
enough to say that we were almost
too late; but let US be thankful that,
going in even at this belated time,
we are going in with the fullness of
our strength and with the determine
ton to relax not whit until the war
ends in the only way it can end.
Viviani speaks of that "illustrious
man" whose war message is now
recognized as a charter of human
rights" in France, and prescribed for
the reading of all her school children.
We doubt if any tribute that Wood
row Wilson has received or will re-
eeive will give him more unalloyed
satisfaction than this. 1t must bring
home to him the faet-as it will bring
home to all the American people
that there is real inspiration in
casting aside our tradition of isola-
ton and detachment; of finding our
selves out in the limelight of world
affairs, ready to accept a measure OF
responsibility Commensurate with the
strength and wealth that is ours.
We cannot help but feel that NJ.
Viviani's statement to the press, just
as the Presidents war message, is
certain to become an historic docu-
ment, welding a new link between
France and the United States which
will mean as much to US, if not
more, than Anglo-American solidar-
ity. There is a permanent founda-
tion for all of these rapproachments
we are now witnessing; and they per-
NIT us to glimpse, vaguely enough, it
is true, that league of nations which
the President has pronounced the first
essential for the future peace of the
world.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

thousands OF stars required, varying
from IL to inches scroSs. The flag
OF the President requires the most
labor, and a woman takes full
month in putting one together This
flag, consisting OF a blue ground with
the coat-of-arms OF the United States
in the center. is hGnd-seved II takes
days Of patient stitching to place the
life-siEe eagle with its great wings
two sizes. 1ox1I and Sx5 feet.
1t is the making OF some OF the
foreign flags that taxes the ability of
Uncle Sans workmen. for color and
emblems he has TO get special ma
teriaL Some OF the Latin countries
although small in power. have eI1b-
crate flags. The dragon flag Of China
consists of 200 pieces. which must be
carefully assembled and neatly fin
ished. The flag Of San Salvatore is
very expensive to make.
Heading sewed On.
After each flag is finished by the
workmen a heading is sewed on and
the border is stamped with the name
of the flag. The master fIaE-maker
then passes on il, after which IL goes
for distribution.
There has been a great deal of dis
cussion of late on flag etiquette
Rules laid down by the Daughters of
the American RevolUtieh provide:
The flag should not be noisted be-
fore sunrise, nor allowed to remain
up after sunset. 1t should not be dis
played on stormy days.
when the flag is displayed at half
stan for mourning IL should be low
cred to that position from the top OF
the star. It>is sfterwRrd hoisted TO
the top before it Is finally lowered.
when the flag is formally raised
all present should stand at attention
with hand raised to the forehead
ready for salute.
when our national and State or
other flags fly together or are used
In decorations together. our national
flag should be on the right
1T is an unvritten law in the
navy that the flag is never to be
washed; II is always to be considered
immaculate.
For indoor decoration the flag can
only be used as a draper; il cannot
be used to cover q bench or . table,
desk or bex where anything can be
placed or set upon the nag"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
How the Editors Are Viewing
America and the World War

The German Socialists agree with the
entente allies that there must be a COM
plete government reform in Germany,
but they resent any help from the allies,
saying Its the German peoples own
AFFAIR" Belgium and the rest of the
world wish It had been.
Make No Mistake.
CAtlants Constitution.)
immediately the British war commits
sion arrived In Washington last Sun
day the announcement was made that
In the near future a series Of statements
setting forth any suggestions Great Brit
ain has to make would be given out
by the British representatives. The frst
OF these promised statements was issued
Tuesday by Lieut.. Gen. B. T. NJ Bridges,
and II Is significant that its burden
was warning to America against du-
plicatlng Great BrItain's error early in
the war with reference to conscription
We were saddled with the volunteer
system at the beginning OF the war" said
this seasoned British warrior. We
would have given anything to get rid
of 1t. 1t hampered and retarded US in
every phase OF our war development
II We had had conscription
at the beginning 1t would have obviated
our later difficulties as to munitions
coordination OF our national forces and
many other vital things. Our
duty now is to speed up the war As
to how II will end, II can end only one
way; and II eyerybodys back il put
to the job we can end It quickly. Con-
scription Will insure that this is done"
There Is the view OF a military au-
thority. speaking in the light Of LONG
experience. and whose only possible mo-
tive In advising us being his desire for
victory over Prussia nism
Let the Flower Go FIRST.
Chicago TTibuneJ
OF course Champ Clark contributed t.
the debate on the Presidents military
plan characteristic piece OF sentimental
bunk. This is the specimen:
Il am for letting the flower and youth
of this country volunteer before we fas-
ten the disgrace of a draft upon them. &"
What Clark calls a disgrace is obedi-
ence to law calling upon all men to
serve their country in time of war. 1t
Is the disgrace which saved the Union
in 1853 and France in 1914 and which -
winning the battles in Europe today
1t is just as much of a disgrace as the
law requiring the payment of taxes to
support the institutions Of pesce-no more
no less.
II the declaration and enforcement Of
universal obligatory military service is
disgrace then France Is disgraced. and
England. Germany, Russia, Switzerland
Italy-every nation with a competent and
just system of defense. II requiring
all citizens to help defend the nation
is disgracing them. then all laws disgrace
them and all public service and all So
cial duties should be left to volunteer
ing.
Clark is simply playing up to what he
thinks is a popular prejudice. In such
crisis as this It is not conscription
that is a disgrace to the country Our
disgrace is the utterance Of such un-
thinking or hypocriticaI twaddle as this
by the Speaker of our National House
of Representatives.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

ton the Standard Oil Company has
become known as one of the most
efficient organizations in the world.
Fuel for battleships, motive power
for automobiles and any supplies that
incorporate the use of oil or gasoline
are thus assured the government dur
ing war times, not only at the most
reasonable prices, bat with the most
effective deliveries.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
GREETINGS TO BALFoUR AND
JOFFRE

By JAMES H. BLoUNT.
We are coming. General Joifre. pass the
word from Msrne to Aisne
That the Kaiser's throne must crumble
when our legions swell the rumble
OF the hosts that shall not fslter til
their homes are safe again
We are coming. Mister Balfour, lash the
word across the main
That We zee this issue clearly
And TO sell our lives full dearly
Are preparing. proudly believing that
your dead died not in vain.
We. are coming. France and England.
spread the news both far and wide
That We know your nght 10 ours
And We grudge the precious hours
IRE We reach the place Of honor-in
the war-zone by your side.
slow to anger are our people. Once
aroused. no need to urge
That they help you clear the ocean
And form ranks with deep devotion
For the sake OF human freedom to wipe
out the Prussian scourge-
Marshal Jofrre. Mr.. Bslfour. tell your
people what We say:
Cruelty the German slander
That we but to dollars pander,
For our lightning men are training. eager
for the coming fray.
We are coming. France and England.
that democracy may win.
That a world rid by its good sword
OF the menace OF the wsr-lord
May be safe henceforth forever for an
peoples to live in.
Wage we war then to a finish 'gainst
the Teuton and the Turk
Fighting for the restoration
of the Christian dispsnsation
That q war-torn world may once more
settle down IN peace to work.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
ARMY ORDERS.

A board Of onacsu of the ordnancs DEPARTMENT
to consist Of Col. Charles B. whseler and EeuL
OelA Jay Z. Hofe- and Clsruocs c. winsns Is
appointed V meet at Washingtoo for the rxrposs
of naaknE Tsru<nmeDdatcn for detail of onacers TO
the ordnsns DspErnent N tbs sradss of Hcutsa-
ant colonel major, czrtAin and hrst BeutsnAnt
Capt Ebert A Gfbbs and Frst Lieut.. Everett
p. AruhfhsA Eanneer Omc-rH Reserve Oorps, srs
assAsnsd to actvs duty at Pittsburuh. Pa.
fhs fsI0ringnsmed oeSc~rs Of the ouartsrmastsr
R>ssrve Oocps Ere asnEned 10 actiw duty: Mah
Csnf<k d. hyr. HuEh R Doftoa, Captn- Goddard
shackssford Roger Ashs, OAR SGye, william J.
IlndenS<rss, Bsrle J. ztmnsrmsn. william s.
Evets, Gtss Filenl, Barrett Apdrs~s, Hsl n.
M.rkIs, Pafick J. BlAfs. Halle s. Bay MAz5ss L.
Mitchsu, GeorEs Lnbsrod, G~crss Z McGo~sn
John D. Goodrich, Theodore Y. Powell. and Hsydsn
Claiming.
Capt Heary A. Arnold. junisr military sviator,
Signal Cops 10 ssensd 10 tcNpor.ry Nuty IN the
ofis a the Chif Signal 0fcsr Of ths army.
rhs tsDswinE ssagunents q odnces TO cnuuand
Os.st ARTILLERY distxiets, 70 take efect Nay 1 Lrs
ordsret: od. Charles 4 Phflirs osss Arsinxy
oos<. r~6 Atl>nsss o.@s Artzz;esy Dsssrse. uttA
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
RED CROSS NURSE.

Fer untiring. gentle. bright;
Vigil keeping through the night.
Ger boys without mothers care;
A whispered hope-a silent prayer,
A pillow smoothed,
A pain that's soothed:
No thought Of praise or purse.
These virtues three
Are found in thee:
Faith, and Hope. and Charity,
RED CROSS NURSE!
BY TONY SOUS
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

New Jersey farmers have certainly
needed the Pr esident's call and are
tilling every available inch of space
on their acres. Formerly there was
always a space left between the farms
and the road. but now they are titled
right up to the roadbed forcing auto
lists who turn out of the road to drive
through fields sown with food pro-
dIcts.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

We are going to take post gradu-
ate course in the costs of bread max
ing. The 6-cent loaf is now slated
for 10 cents and the narrowing de-
tails must again be recited.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

Michigan legislator votes for wom-
an suffrage but can't explain why"
says a news item. Reminds US Of
the old story of the philanthropist
who gave a chicken to the home
where the woman was boss and a
horse to the home where the man
was supreme. A chicken for the leg
islator.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
ROCHESTER TO BE A CENSOR.
Washington Newspaper Man APP
pointed to National Board,

Edward S. Rochester. for many years
city editor and managing editor OF The
Washington Post, has been appointed a
member of the United States Censor
ship Board" OF which George Creel is
chairman. This all-powerful board re-
Gently was established by order OF Pres
ldent Wilson, and will be known Officially
as the Committee on Public Information
Rochester, besides his newspaper con-
nections, has for years been a con-
tributor to the larger magazines Of the
country. He has been identified with
some of the biggest newspapers in the
United States, and knows the game"
intimately. He is a native OF Maryland
was educated abroad and entered the
newspaper business in New York eighteen
years ago.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

1t is too bad that Speaker Clark
should get in bad with the folks back
home, but it will surely happen il he
continues his opposition against con-
scription.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

THE FORGE.
LfSs Is a forge. and adverse eireurn-
stanee
Is but the hammer that doth fashion
you.
Each telling blow that seems an evil
chance
May make your character more rrn
and true.
Fhs fires Of woe the soul may purify.
The bed that's hard may prove the
anvil Hhsnce
You'll rise in st myth, your sufferings
gone by, ...
To heights Of courage and Of confidence.
tcSpyrsht. DIJ
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
Ant-sufragists to Be Heard.

A hearing on the Federal amendment
providing for woman suffrage has besa
granted the Anti-SuffrsEiStE BY thu
Senate Committee. The hearing WIN talre
place Wednesday. May .. at u:S a. m.
in the once Of Senator Jones, Of wash
inEton. Miss Lucy Price and Miss Mn
ME Bronson will place the anti case
before the Senator from Washington With
G-~tew TO blocking the sufirase measure.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

"Hindenburg Receives Thanks in a
Message from the Reichstag," says
a headline. Wonder what this mes
sage really meant in the German
code.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
Americans of German Birth.
CKansas Oty star.)

In the last year or two there has been
speculation in tho United States as to
how Americans of German birth would
conduct themselves in the event of war
with Germany. There were prophets
who predicted serious disturbances and
who foresaw the necessity OF intern
ment camps.
The events of the last three weeks
have put these apprehensions to rest
The German-Americans have behaved
splendidly. The few who have not have
constituted a negligible minority. For
very large number the war has been
real tragedy. They have foreseen the
possibility that their sons might have
front. Nevertheless they have been loyal
to their adopted country. OF such Amer
leans the nation has a right to be proud
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27

When America enters the war in
real earnest the first class in spelling
will have to brush up on the names
of European cities.