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Gel GDud[as 1922,
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
SPEED BILLS,
SAYS WILSON
More Rapid Action on War
Legislation Sought by
President.

War legislation now before Congress
must be speeded up in order to clear the
decks for more important and more
drastic war measures.
President Wilson late yesterday held
conference with Senator Martin. Of vir-
ginia. Democratic floor leader. The Chief
Executive impressed upon the Senator
the need for more rapid action in war
lsgSlation and sent a message by him to
legislators to prepare for a flood of i'm.
portant work which will demand quick
action.
Drastic shipping legislation is one mat
ter which President Wilson wishes to
come before the Congress as soon as pos
sible. Power over shipping. almost
a1tocratic, is necessary, the President
believes, in order that the United states
merchant marine may be used to ths
fullest extent to aid the allies in their
efforts to combat the German submarine
Further food legislation than that
which Is now before Congress also il
contemplated 1t is understood the ad-
niHistration desires drastic legislation
along food lines which. will make 1t i'm
possible for food stores to be created for
private gain and which will bring forth
the greatest possible production through
osrt the entire nation.
President Wilson. II Is known. Is nor
satisfied with the slow methods Congress
has used in dealing with the war meas
ures already before them. and he Is keen
In his desires tor expedition.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
GUARD PRIVATE KILLED
At HIGHWAY bridge
Charles S. Fuchs. Falling Into "Plow
Pit" Crushed by Trolley Car.

Stumbling into the plow pit in front Of
an approaching trolley car, Private
Charles s. Fuchs, c5 years old, of Com
pany c, Third Regiment, District Ma
tional Guard, was instantly killed short
ly before midnight last night at the High
way Bridge when the car ran over him,
crushing his head
The Guardsman was on duty, at the
north end of the bridge. When the street
car approached he ran out from the
guard house and stumbled into the Dit
that Is used to change from the under
ground to the overhead system.
The motornnan. Earl Long, Of Ballston,
Va, made frantic efforts to stop his car.
but was unable to do so before il had
reached the>pit. Conductor. Fred Rice, of
Ballston, Va, was in charge OF the car.
The body of the Guardsman was taken
to. the. District. Morgue and his relatives
and the coroner notified. Up to a late
hour this morning. the car crew had not
been held for the accident.
The city directory shows a Charles s.
Fuchs living at s7 Twenty-fifth street
northwest. and it is assumed by the au-
thorities that this was the address of
the dead man.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
IT'S Railroads Being Run
ByU.S.Now, Governors T old

Properties Of 175 American railroads
are now being operated under the dli-
rectioh OF the United States govern
ment for the duration of the war.
Daniel willard. president OF the Bal
tImore and Ohio Railroad. chairman Of
the advisory committee of the Council
Of National Defense and head of the
transportation committee of that body,
made this disclosure yesterday before
the conference OF State governors here.
With fve OF the presidents OF lead
ing railroad systems, Willard is now
directing the operations Of these It's roads
in the way best suited for the solution
Of the transportation problem In this
time OF national crisis.
Drastic steps have TO be taken TO solve
The national problem OF transportation.
willard, one OF the biggest ngares in
shs3fx%on's host OF great railroad men,
ysste<dAy offered three possible reme-
dies.
Expert railway workers are needed
In France and Russia. Willard suggests
the suspension of the operation of full
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Press Censorship Attacked
In Furious Debate in House

The fight Against the censorship pro-
visions of the webb-Gregory espionage
bill ragged furlously in the House Of Rep
resentatiyes yesterday. At the same time
the same piece OF legislation was under
fire from a different angle in the Senate.
where the embargo provisions were SUBJ
tected to attack on the ground of their
from both Republicans
and Democrats.
Representative Kahn, of California, led
the attack on the censorship section in
the House. With four hours of general
debate accorded on section 4, the heavy
artillery was opened up on the judiciary
The so-called censorship feature of
this bill appears to be predicated upon
the theory that the american press is to
be treated as an enemy OF the country"
was the first assertion from the CalIfor-
nian, who only last week was fighting
the administration fight to the last
ounce of his endurance to insure the
Passage of the selective draft bill.
In all matters affecting the interests
Of the United states and its people I, for
one. believe that the newspapers are not
only painstakingly consistent in their pa
triotic obligations, but that they would
be the first agency to expose treachery
in any form on the art OF any person."
he said.
Kahn told the House that he had never
had his confidence broken by a news
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Sunday Herald Sermon
By Rev. G. A. Luttrsl

The sermon in next Sundays
Herald will be by Rev. G. A. Lut-
trell, pastor OF the Lincoln Road
NJ. E. Church, Lincoln avenue cor
ner of u street northeast.
Rev. Mr.. LuttreII was born in
Jonesboro. Tenn. He received his
early education. however. in the
Washington Public Schools, and Is
a graduate OF the Central High
School. OF this city. He was or
dained a minister in 1905. His
first charge was in Williamsport.
Md. where he remained for four
years.
Mr.. Luttrell has been pastor Of
the Lincoln Road M E. Church
for three years, assuming charge
when the church was a mere port
able structure. Under his patient
guidance the congregation has
grown more than 60 per cent.
The subject of Rev Mr. LuttreITs
sermon. written expressly for the
SUNDAY Washington Herald. will
be Americas Great Men; or,
malls Driven by Masters" taken
from the text found in Ecclesi-
aates XII: The words Of the wise
are as goads or as nails driven
by masters OF assemblies"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
By CLEyE H. sTAUFFER
CstaR Correspondent

Christiansburg. Va, May 3.-Mrs.
Charles E. Vawter this afternoon barred
her life to the jury which is trying her
husband for the murder of Stockton
Heth, in perhaps the most frank re-
cital of immortality ever recorded in a
criminal proceeding.
At the supreme sacrifice Of her char
acter and reputation she, threw aside
the cloak of pretense and clandestine
living which had enveloped her true self.
But it mattered little. for her husbands
life is at stake.
Two indisputable facts which deYelop-
ed late this afternoon are said to point
to an acqulttal.
1t was learned from authoritative
sources that following Mrs. Vawter's con-
fession, counsel for the prosecution was
willing TO accept a plea OF not guilty
on the ground of insanity.
After a secret conference such a propo-
sition was rejected by Vawter's attor-
neys, II was declared, the contention be-
ing that the defense feels reasonably
certain of victory and wishes II to be
established by a verdict OF acquittal.
The apparent surrender of the prose-
cution in the cross-examination of Mrs.
Vawter. was strongly commented upon
by many of the attorneys who are fol-
lowing the case.
While Special Prosecuting Attorney
Jack Lee and Commemorative Attorney
R. L Roop sent their cross-fire Of inter-
rogations at Mrs. Vawter for more than
an hour and a half they failed in their
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
BERLIN NEEDS
FRESH BLOOD
Bureaucracy Denounced by
Writer in German Paper,
Lansing Hears.

Germany must have fresh blood in its
government. says the Hamburger Frem-
densblatt in an article which was cabled
to the State Department last night.
Those who wish to govern must learn
to govern" the article says in discussing
the political situation in Germany at the
present time Prince BUlow is not op-
posed in principle to a parliamentary
government. the article saws though he
discerns lack OF observation-disclosures and
firm craftsmanship among the German
political parties.
Fremdensblatt, the State Department is
Informed. is an article indicating that the
sixth German war loan is not being
absorbed without difficulty. Banks are
making special concessions. the article
says, which enable depositors to hypothe-
cate their subscriptions on such terms
that there is little risk or expense.
"One speaks now much and often. even
in high circles" says the writer Of the
article giving Prince Bulow's views, of
the political journey Of the German
people. This is well. but the opportunity
should be given to our political parties
to undertake this journey.
~"One word only is appropriate in this
connection; those who wish to teach
must learn; those who wish to govern
must learn to govern. Rather should we
turn our eyes to that upon which we are
all agreed and that is that something is
not in order in our system of govern
ment The political failure of Germany
as well as this whole war makes this
as clear as daylight.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

paper man in the sixteen years he had
been a member of the House. He paid
a high tribute to the profession, con-
cluding with:
Il have told them matters I believed
they should know but that / did not
think the country should know just
at that time. Not in a single instance
has my confidence been betrayed. I
feel that l cannot let this occasion go
by without commenting upon the high
sense Of honor that pervades the ranks
OF the newspaper profession here at the
Capitol"
Representative Kahn declared that the
section in question placed members of
the newspaper profession in exactly the
same category with The conspirators,
marplots, enemy agents, and spies. He
resented this attitude of mind as we'll
as the animadversion it conveyed against
a group Of men and the owners of the
newspapers of the country.
For my part" said Kahn in conclu-
sion, Il would rather the newspa pers
should be permitted to censor them
selves. 1 am quite sure they can be
trusted to do so with less injury to the
interests of the people than might re-
suit from the attempt of the government
to restrict their discussions.
1T is entirely inconceivabIe that the
President, who has frequently advocated
'pitiless publicity in the discussion of
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04

crew laws to release these workers to
serve the allied nations in meeting the
great transportation problem.
Reduction of free" demurrage time
allowed shippers in loading and un-
loading cars would release 745,00o
freight cars for one trip in year,
willard advised.
Unnecessary passenger trains must be
eliminated. All possible railroad pow
er must be used for the transporta-
ton of food and munitions, willard
has found in his study Of the nations
needs.
Although the appointment OF the
committee of five was made known
several weeks ago, 1t was not until
yesterday that its scope was realized,
II asked the railroads in effect to
turn over to this committe of Ave
their entire properties to be used as
thaf government thinks best" willard
said. This committee is now sitting
permanently in Washington directing
the transportation OF the nation.
when England took over the prop
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
U-Boat Danger at Zenith;
Larger Losses Unlikely

London. May 3.-Despite the declaration
of Sir Edward Carson. first lord of the
admiralty. that shipping losses are in
creasing. the opinion was expressed here
today that the Germans have reached
the climax of their submarine destruc-
tiyeness.
The weekly report OF the admiralty,
showing that thirty-eight ships of more
than l,6oo tons and twenty-one OF less
than l,6O0 tons were sunk during the
week ending Sunday Is only slightly in
excess OF the victims OF the former week
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Mrs. Vawter Bares Details
Of Illicit Love in Attempt
To Save Husband from Chair

purpose. that of entangling the woman.
1t was apparent that the States
counsel realized their task as they
felt that Mrs. Vawter had told the
truth, which 1t is difficult to alter or
upset.
Mrs, Vawter told all. She lay her
past life before the world that she
might be judged according to her just
deserts. She told the story of her
inf1delity in a clean-breasted manner
which approached boldness.
,Unsavory as her disclosure was,
those who heard the recital admired
and silently praised her as they were
moved to sympathetic compassion, for
1t was so apparent that that inward
something which prompted was sim
cere and brought to the surface a fNr-
minded repertent and even loyal wife.
In the gnawing throes of anguish
Mrs. Vawter showed a true and noble
womanhood hidden in her, and when
the test came, these dormant virtues
leaped to life in defense OF her hus-
band.
Mrs. Vawter must have known the
penalty for the public revelation of
her disgraceful life. But no doubt. as
in the future the fingers of public
opinion and guilt point at her, she
Will find refuge and comfort in the
memory that when she was confront
ed with that terrible ordeal at the
trial of her husband she proved that
she was still his wife and was true
to the bonds OF her marital vow.
Mrs. Vawter proved this afternoon
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
AMERICA MAY BECOME
BUYER FOR ENTENTE
Allied Purchasing Committee. with
Headquarters IN Capital, Is Likely.

The United States will become the
virtual purchasing agent of the allied
powers, II plans now under way are
finally consummated. This was stated
last night upon authority of an ofn-
cial high in the ranks of the allied
leaders.
Establishment of an allied power
purchasing committee, with head
quarters in washington, 10 contemplat-
ed. 1t is the plan of this committee
to conduct all of its purchases in the
United States through the govern
meut.
According to the proposition which,
It Is understood. has been submitted
to administration leaders, the United
States government will sell to the
allied powers at the prices which II
pays. Since 1t is most probable that
the United States will fx prices for
the supplies which it will need during
the period of the war. the consequent
resale of supplies to the allied nations
would give them the benefit of prices
at a nominal profit. which the United
States may enjoy.
]. P. Morgan & Co, at present pur-
chasing agents in this country of Eng
land and through England of the
allied powers, would cease to serve
in the capacity and would no longer
represent the allied nations in the
open market. This alone would save
the allies OF millions of dollars In COM
missions on contracts made.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Press Forward to CberI.y.

Ftha HoTNAro TO NhGTlmy.
At the same time the adjoining con-
tthgents, after an embittered hand-to-
hand battle, pressed forward 70 tn.
village Of Cherisy, Stormed across the
HtndenbUrg line and headed for Rein
court
The British cash in the original Hin
den6Urg line was cut near Bullecourt,
which lsts : hiSht was partly encfr-
cled bsf HA{es ,sset orious troops when
the or{sk = RBsfin was issued
the II MS ~ stty p4d mot yet
been counfsds NHundreds OF captured
Teutons were sent behind the British
front. however.
A little north OF BulIecourt where
the British reached Cherisr. a fright
full carnage resulted from the desper-
ate TeUton resistance sud ceaseIess
counter attacks. In their initial on
rush the British had crossed the Ar
rsss-CRmbrai road to the north Of the
Scsrpe River.
The Germans" said the British
headquarters report tonight. again
employed large reserves OF men and
guns and delivered repeated counter
attacks virtually along the whole
battle front"
thrusts cost the TeUtons heavy losses
The groind gained by the British in
penetrating the Quesnt sector OF the old
Hindenburg line was won 'In the face OF
obstinate resistance"
Il was maintained throughout the day
Esinst all counter blows.
Around CheTisy the Teutons defended
their positions with great determine
tidy" the official account says. ad6inE
that the British held their gains here
also.
Tserlin late tonight asserted that the new
British drive had failed.
@ the Arrss front. announced the Ger
man war office In its night bulletin. "A
fresh Isntish attempt to break through
fail with heavy losses TO the enemy"
Wi . Fresnoy. German positions north
and Jouth the village on a front Of two
miles fell to the Canadians
North OF the hotIy contested viIlars ~
Oppy, too. the British cut a'siios out of
a Teuton defense system.
In addition to the enemy's srvers
losses i'm killed and wounded" reports
Sir Douglas. we captured several hun
oreds Of German prisoners."
Four German machines we're brouEht
down yesterday by the British and an
Five Teuton airplanes were driven out Of
control and four kite balloons were de-
stroyed. ORly one British machine Ia
missing.
Paris tonight reports the ''baEEinE'' Of
four German machines, and adds that a.
teen others were seen falling in a dam
aged condition.
Two thousand kilomsters Of explosives
were dropped by French flyers last night
upon the German aviation station at Sis
some.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
CANADIANS BREAK
THROUGH DEFENSES
IN CRUSHING DRIVE
Deep Cash Inflicted Near BuIlecourt.
Village Partly Encncled by r.,
Haigs Soldiers.
CBy InternstiousI News servicel

London May 3-he British have pierced the Hndenburs
Half hour after the had gone down Douglas Hsss in
fany esons eaped forth from their psraps
ing and smashed ahead weemle ontbehSeen the
of Lens and Coseesn the crushing recorded this year
The Canadians the fore they broke through that wall of flesh and
steel that has been named after the idol of the upon
ness of which all Germany had pinned its faith in victory
network of formidable trenches field dusous fell
to their onslaught and late this the Canadians firmly
hhed the village Of Fesnoy, the southeast of Lens be-
yond Areux where the last British thrust had been checked
The British thus pushed the pistol point Of their mile
closer the LnsDOua railroad capture which would spell disaster to
the Teutons
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
British Would Supply Arms
For U.S.. Force on West Front
DEMAND IMMEDIATE PEACE,

London. May 3.-scores OF resolutions
demanding an immediate peace we're
passed at Socialist meetings jn Austria
Hungary en- May Day. says dispatch
printed in the Morning Telegraph today.
II adds that there were no serious dis
orders, but that the Insistence OF the
people for peace is growing. More than
twenty of the peace resolutions were
passed in Vienna
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
MISSION
LEAVES ON TOUR
OF MIDDLE WEST
Visit House of Representa-
tives Before Starting
for Chicago. -
ENJOYS ARE CHEERED
Viye La France" Galleries Shout.
Jofre Makes Speech of -Four Words.
Viviani Delivers Address

The French mission. to the United
States headed by Vice Premier Rene
Viviani. late yesterday left here for
their announced visit to American
cities Of the East and Middle West.
The commissioners, travelling on a
special train. will pass through In
diana and Illinois to Chicago. where
their. first lengthy stop will be made
this afternoon. The route by which
they are going has been kept secret
at the request of the State Depart
ment.
AS a precautionary measure no off,
cial schedule has been announced.
Following the visits in the Middle
West, the commissioners will visit
New York City and Boston, stopping
at other cities en- route.
The work of the French mission in
Washington will not be discontinued
because OF the trip. It was learned
yesterday.
Three members of the commission
have been left here to keep negotia-
tions under way with officials of this
government. They are Minister of
Education Hovelacque. Deputy de
Chambrun and NJ. Simon. inspector of
finance.
Jofre Sets Fashion.
Joseph Joffre. Marshal OF France, set
a fashion in the House of Representa-
tives yesterday by making the shortest
speech ever recorded in that body. A
man of few words at all times, the gal
liant veteran, in the wartime uniform
of the army OF the republic. uttered
just four words. two in French, two
in English. but they provoked more en-
thusiasm. more applause. more wild yeIls
of approval, more genuine cheers than
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