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The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
WAR BILLS DRAG
Congress Delays Major Issues
of Wilson's Program.

War legislation Is not making that
headway through the channels OF the
Congress which the administration would
Ike to- see. With the United States now
%lndins up the fifth week OF the war, and
tne sixth week of the Congress just be-
ginning, only two complete pieces of the
major program of the Wilson war legis-
latton is on the statute books
Ihese two items are the declaration Of
war and the. Liberty Loan" Lesser
Items have been rushed through Con-
gress, but over the main requests OF the
administration Congress has been strug-
Cling and stumbling
10 begin with. conscription legislation
mas been halted while the Senate and
House in conference are tussling with
the proposition of whether the Govern
ment shall spend the money to take a
registration of all citizens between the
ages or a and 40. as the House desires
or whether it shall accept the Senate
proViso which is the wish of the War De-
partment, and take record of only the
men between p and a. Also. there is in
question between the two Houses, the
provision inserted in the Senate bill for
the creation of four divisions of troops
Ior Foreign service by the enlistment Of
men over twenty-five years of age. There
are other and less troublesome items in
conference, with regard to this hill bnt
these are the main points
Next in line, comes the espionage hill
which Is a complex and exceedingly dif
ficult problem which the House and Sen
ate have managed to get into a snarI
through the inclusion by the Senate of
embargo provisions, not in the House
measure as passed last Friday. Censor
ship is also stumbling block for the
conferees, who shortly will have the
problem handed to them.
Progress on the revenue legislation
which the obligations of the war and tba
stupendous interest charges on the seven
billion dollar bond issue make necessary
mas been painfully slow. It is about to
start its way through the House of Rem
resentatives, but it faces a fight in the
Senate and another battle in conference,
Behind all this mass of important leg
ilsatlon which confronts the Congress
turks food control as a very potent on
portunity for protracted debate and Sc
rfous consideration.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Countrywide in Response

The wealth Of America continues to
pour into the United States Treasury
yesterday in subscriptions for the Lib
erty Loan of 1917.
Despite the fact that it was Sunday.
floods OF kilograms OF subscription were
received from every corner of the coun-
try. Oficials estimate that subscriptions
received yesterday are fully equal TO
those received Saturday.
Within a few days millions of buttons
will begin to appear on the street, destg-
mating every person who has subscribed
to the loan. Secretary Of the Treasury
McAdoo has ordered these buttons pre-
pared and one will be delivered to each
holder OF bond with the receipt issued
at the first payment The button will
serve as a badge Of honor and Of patrio-
tism and also as a reminder to those
who have not subscribed.
Prompt and liberal support for the Lib
erty Loan OF IsI7 from every american
wili insure the success of the bond is1ae.
Secretary McAdoo said in formal state
ment in which he expressed his gratif-
cation at the manner in which the na-
ton has responded to the financial de-
mands of our country at war.
Secretary McAdoo. in his statement,
said:
AltliouSH lNt TGspOuse NuuS AdF AAd0t
by banks, bankers and citizens generally
throughout the United States to my tele-
grams announcing the liberty loan has
been tremendous, il must not be assumed
that the great two liberty loan bond is
sues will be subscribed without effort
The loan will not be carried to success
by its own momentum Every man and
woman in the country must get behind
this loan. must give financial aid and
active support If we desire the result to
be achieved
Borrowing 5000, 900 900 dollars in large
installments is a gigantic undertaking,
but it is not too big for America. The
glory of its success will depend upon the
extent to which the people contribute to
it We must not rely on any class to
furnish the patriotism and means TO
make liberty the common possession Of
all the world.
1t is not possible, of course, for every
man and woman to subscribe for q band.
however small the denomination II is
intended to make the bonds of such de-
nominations and the payments on such
easy terms as will give every inhabitant
of the land. big and little. high and low.
the opportunity to help.
Announcement as to the denomina-
tions and payments will be made in a
few days"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
TO AID TEACHERS
Thurston Tells of Plans for
Coming Year.

The complete reorganization of manual
training. pre-vocational and trade in
struction in the public schools of the Dis
trict is one OF the first problems that Err
nest L. Thurston, newly reelected super
intendent of schools, hopes to work out
during his coming administration.
Superintendent Thurston, following his
reelection. several days ago, has set to
work with renewed vigor to still further
improve the school system which has
already taken rank with the best in the
country.
The establishment OF a retirement law
for teachers, the grouping of small build
ings under one principal to improve ad-
mtnistrative efficiency, the encourage
ment Of interest in civic affairs, the
elimination Of unimportant work. the
promotion OF education for alien citizen
ship, the teaching of thrift-these are a
few of the plans which are to be given
special attention. Mr.. Thurston indicated
in an interview last night.
'T am always glad to speak of some
Of the larger propositions affecting our
public schools and to bring them before
the community, because the schools be-
long to and vitality concern the public, !"
said the school superintendent.
Board Must Approve.
"I believe that all over this country
thero must be a definite effort made to
bring about a real acquaintance with
school work and school aims
Mr.. Thurston said he had some of his
plans we'll started while others are still
in the preliminary or formative stages.
The Board OF Education will have to pass
upon these plans. In cooperation with
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The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
PLANS
TO JOIN ARMY
Slayer of Heth Confident Of
Acquittal on Murder
Charge.
By CLEVE HI. STAUFFER
(Staff COrrespondent).

Christianburg, Va, May 6.-Professor
Charles E. Vawter, formerly of the chair
of physics at Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute, on trial here for the murder of
Stockton Heth. jr, is today declared to
be preparing to offer his services to the
government as military engineer or else
take up newspaper work.
Mrs. Vawter, his beautiful wife, be-
cause of her dramatic talent and inclina-
ton, is desirous of entering the motion
picture field. Such is the travesty into
which the sensational trial is developing
as It draws to a close.
The same hospitality which prevailed at
the Vawter home at Blackburg, before
the murder, seems to continue. The Vaw-
ters still entertain, apparently unmindful
of the two scars in the hallway of their
residence where the bullets lodged after
passing through the body and taking the
life of the dashing young Virginian.
Heth.
Continued His Classes
While no longer teaching in the uni
versity, Prof. Vawter continued with his
classes for some weeks after he had
murdered Heth. Since he left the fac
ulty, he has been Willing his time in
physical research or visiting and asso-
ciating with his friends as was always
his custom Now he spends most of his
time In the court room, but even there
he seizes every opportunity to chum with
and friends, demonstrat-
ing that he is still his same normal self
and is>ignoring the charge against him.
II there has ever been a man on trial
for his life who has conducted himself
in this unconcerned manner, Jack Lee,
special attorney for the prosecution and
others, would like to hear of him. Mr..
Lee is one Of the most famous criminal
lawyers in the country, having appeared
in more than 800 cases. He has repeat
edly marvelled at Vawter's conduct 1t
is altogether astonishing when contrast
ed with the average slayer sitting in the
gloom of his prison cell, repenting and
counting his numbered days
And now Vawter springs another sur
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
JUNGLE JOE" Cannon
81 YEARS old TODAY
Famous "Ex-Czar" of House Still Does
Mans Work in Congress.

Uncle joe" stalwart Republican and
former Speaker Of the House of Repre-
sentatives. is 81 years old today.
Vigorous, forceful. and active, he's the
same old Uncle joe he has been for
years. He's as full of pep" say his
associates in Congress, as a man many
years his Junior.
Il don't believe Uncle joe has changed
bit in the last ten years." said one of
his intimate friends last night. "I mag
Inc he could split gavel as easily as he
could IN the days when he ruled as Car
Of the House"
No special plans for birthday ami
Versary celebration were known last
night The war crisis has interfered
with those plans which were started.
The Illinois Society wanted to give
Uncle joe a dinner" explained Oscar
Ricketts,, president of the organization.
Because OF the other affairs on hand
and the war It was decided to hold It on
for a time"
Yes, he still wears the familiar stogie
In one corner OF his mouth, and he's al
ways good fellow" He'll receive
many congratulations to-day.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Death by Bayonet Greets German Barrier
Fire Survivors in Attempt to Re-
gain Lost Positions.
PETAIN "MAN OF THE HOUR"
Days Prisoners Bring Total for Three Days to
$500 for Armies of Allies North
of Aisne

Loncon May 6Waves of Teuton stomng columns
flung into the teeth of the French north of the Asne
Champagne during the last tnour Shattered beaten they
Aoabd back in thin lines everywhere.
Those who pieces by the hurricane of shells from the
French barrier FIRE eaped gppe the perous conflict
They picket line of byones their herom
with DEATH
The day belonged the republics soldiers third day
be crowned by absolute victory Not inch of ground conquered
by the hozonue lines Friday and Saturday from them
When dusk settled the battlefield Gen. Nyee the
battle of the front of nearly eighteen Another thou
sand added the the total announced by day
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Plans Of Balfour and United States Officials
Approved by War Department
Suggest 10000 First Call.
AWAIT THE DRAFTLEGISLATION
Officials Prepare for Partially Trained First Force
to Join Allies in Battle Line-5ooyooo in
Ten Days, Is Estimate

War Department officials here last night freely predicted that Ane
force probably 10000 would be ready for France by
June TO- The general stated considering the work
to be done in raising and dspatching such force.
Great added the gradually growing demand for Ame
the fighting by the approval of Secretary Bou of
England of the his here with American officials
State and the War departments
The first toward organization of such force being prevented
by the failure of Congress complete the final upon
tons selectve draft legislation.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

Take 6,1OO Prisoners.
BY tonight. at the time that the second
French communique was issued. the
number of prisoners had risen to 500.
One French army corps alone. in a
brilliant charge to the north of Braye-
En-Laonnois, took 1.sOO prisoners.
The French as a result of the last
twenty-four hours operations enlarged
their gains of Friday and Saturday.
They wrested from the Teutons a series
OF important strategic positions north Of
Moulin de Laffaux and north Of Braye-
En-Laonnois.
All through todays the Germans hit
back furiously along the whole Aisne
Champagne front. Everywhere they were
beaten on with heavy losses. One Ger
man battalion was caught under the
murderous fusillade OF the French guns.
Only a small part of its returned to
the German lines. The remainder was
cut to pieces.
-z Laon Drive Predicted
Tonight France hailed Petain. saviour
Of Verdun, as ''the man of the hour"
who has begun the real deliverance of
the republics soil from the invader. His
appointment as chief commander of all
French troops early last week was
heralded as a good omen. He has sur
passed all expectations.
Now that the Teutons have once more
exhausted themselves in vain counter
thrusts, he Is expected to resume his
drive on Laon. Only twelve miles now
separate Nivelle's troops from that key
oOint in the Hindenburg line. Under Pc
aims new plan, it seems, there is to be
no letup until a decision is reached.
During the night and today the battle
ragged fsrcest near the Soissons-Laon
Railways, in the region of Craonne, now
in French hands. Around Laffaux, north
Of Freidmont Farm, north Of Braye-en-
Laonnois, and to the northeast Of Cerny-|
at all these points the German high COM
mand threw division after division into
the fray.
OfticiaI Confirmation.
munique from Paris, ''the enemy's efforts
were broken down and his forces dis
persed, the assault being thrown back
by our fire or at the point of the bayonet
We have fully maintained our gains
While the men IN their advanced Lines
beat on the German avalanche the
French consolidated their newly-woI
port states, gives evidence that the
Germans suffered sanguinary losses dur
ing yesterdays fighting as well as in the
counter attacks during the night"
The French now are in possession of
the larger part of the range marked
by the Road of Ladies'" Seven cannon,
among them several of a large caliber,
fell to them in their victorious onrush.
English Also Victors.
On the Anglo-German front, far to the
north in the "Quesant sector" where the
WotaD line branches OF from the orig
inal front, now referred to as the Hin
denburg line," in the British official re-
ports, the Germans tried Yainly last night
to regain their positions. They were
beaten on by the British gunire. The
counter-attacks were especially furious
east of Bullecourt The British on their
part made a successful raid on a front
of a mile and a half, blowing up some
German works and returning with pris-
Oners.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Expect QuIck Action.


The bill. now before a joint conference
Of House and Senate members, will be
taken up today with the probability Of
an agreement as 70 its provisions being
reached by the end OF the week. II
would be signed Immediately by Presi-
dent Wilson, who would at the same
time issue a proclamation call upon all
men within the ages specified to register
at local Offices within ten days.
War Department officials estimate that
only four days will be required to com
plete the registration, and q call for
10000 men viii then be issued.
The first concentration OF the new
army is expected to begin by May %.
and il is believed that within ten DAYS
from then a force Of 5000 partially
trained men and officers could be gath
cred for service in France.
The probability OF this government
being able TO raise a force Of conscripts
by June 10 has caused doubt as TO
whether the first troops to be send would
be taken from the regular army or The
National Guard as was formerly planned.
Reports that the army general stan
has changed in its attitude toward the
plan and now fsvors sending a small
fighting force to France were denied here
tonight II was admitted. however. that
while the general staff sticks 70 its
original contention that from q military
standpoint IL would be a serious mistake
to send snch an organization, several
stan officers have become convinced that
the other advantages OF the plan woulo
probably outweigh the military disad-
Tsntages.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Cuts Church Services to
Let Pensioners Plant

lexington, Mass, May 6.-The Follen
Unitarian Church OF East Lexington. TAX
ing advantage oF the new law permitting
farm and garden work on Sunday IN this
State, has decided to omit its morning
services on Sundays during Nav and
June, in order that It's members may de-
vote moro time TO their gardens. The
pastor the Rev. John n. Mark, has en-
listed in the naval reserve.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Military Heads Differ
On Outcome of Strife
SEES EARLY PEACE.

Paris, May 6.-Premier Ribot, in
a speech made before representa-
tives of the allied parliaments In
Paris, remarked that while he
thought the war was unfinished,
It Is approaching its denouement.
The enemy is still strong" he says,
but Is struggling desperately and
we can distinctly feel his gradual
exhaustion and encouragement. A
calm examination of the military
situation shows what a great
change to our advantage has been
wrought within the year"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
SEES ENDLESS WAR,

Amsterdam, May 6.-Lieut. Gen.
Won Stein, Prussian minister of
war, in reading his army estimates
to the Reichstag is reported as
saying that he saw no hope of an
International peace at the conclu-
sion of the war.
He is quoted as saying that "as
long as the interests of the states
clash, there viii be war. The
prospects for an uninterrupted
peace are not very brilliant when
two great nations which previous
ly did not think of maintaining big
armies are beginning to create
them.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

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The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

The paper that is serving the
best interests of Washington and
accomplishing results with its
service is The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

"Dwss cartoons. which ap-
pear daily in The Herald. evoke
smiles from every man because
they mirror his own boyhood days.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

YOU help yourself as SUeH as
the community SUIIen YOU pat
ronise the merchants aUho sap
port Nth their advertising the
paper working for the best in-
feresfs of the community.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
pRopmr1Es WANTED

1 want some Glenwood SPRING. OF
close in properties in partial exchange
for fruit ranches, stock ranches, hay
and potato ranches we'll located. Also
will list some good ranch property TO:
sale. l have inquiries for such prop
erty and = good chance to sell If prices
are right. Give full and accurate dee.
cription, direction and distance from
nearest town. State what improve
ments are On the place and give your
lowest price and terms Of sale. II in.
numbered state amount, rate Of inter-
est and when due. If you will exchange
for other property, state the kind want
ed and your preference ss to location.
Don't put . fictitious value on your
property II you want to sell.
A. J. DICKSON,
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
OF LOCAL INTEREST
Some People We Know, and We Will
Profit by Hearing About Them

This is a purely local event.
1t took place in Glenwood Springs.
Not in some faraway place.
You are asked to investigate it.
Asked to believe a citizens word.
To confirm a citizens statement.
Any article that is endorsed at home
Is more worthy of confidence
Than one you know nothing about,
Endorsed by unknown people.
Peter P. Dow, retired ranchman, a07
Blake Ave-, Glenwood Springs, says:
"I have taken several kinds of kidney
medicine when I have had attacks Of
kidney trouble and I know that Doan s
Kidney Pills are the best of them all.
When my kidneys act irregularly or
the secretions deposit sediment, I use
Doan's Kidney Pills and they help
me Immediately. I have had severe at
tacks of soreness in my back when it
was misery for me to stoop over.
Doan IS Kidney Pills rid me Of the suf-
fering and I have had very little need
of them lately.''
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Dow had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. SO
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
PILES, PuRn PuEl

Williams' Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles.
It absorbs the tumors, allays itching at
once, acting - . poultice, gives instant
relief. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared for piles and itching Of tho
private parts. Sold BY druggists, mail
SOC and el.00. Willians' Mfg. Co.,
propristnr, Clevelaad, Ohio.
Fer sals by ". g. Psrkisoa, druggist
aad pAAxnasist.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
MEAT SUBSTITUTE

American Cheddar cheese is a most
satisfactory substitute for meat and
may be made the important protein
dish of meal, say food specialists Of
the United States department of agri-
culture. Too many people use cheese
only as an appetizer. Since it CON-
pares very favorsbly with meat in pro-
tein content and can be kept and
served easily. its wider use is advo-
Gated
Contrary to the opinion Of many,
Cheddar or "store" cheese is not usu-
ally indigestible and constipating. Ex-
tensive digestion experiments conducted
by the department have demonstrated
that more than 95 per cent of the pro-
tein in cheese is digcsted and that 90
per cent of its energy is available.
Even when eaten in large quantities
and for long periods, no case of indi.
gestion, constipation, or other disturb
ance was observed in those who ate il.
One person who ate cheese as the chief
b1sres Of protein and energy, eating an
average of 927 ounces daily for more
than two years.. did fair amount OF
nssenlar work and kept in good health.
The value Of cheese in comparison
with some of the common meats IS
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04

Morning service theme, "The World IS
Most Deadly Weapon.'
Evening service theme, "The Glory
of the Dangerous Life.'
Wednesday evening topic, ga Study
in the Gospel of Mark
The right kind of culture is obtained
by church going. The average man has
little time for reading, lectures, reerea-
tion-and the Sunday sermon is a slim
nlus to the intellect. Remember, how
ever, it is not so much what one hears
as the impression that is left upon him.
Godliness is profitable unto all things,
having the promise of the life that now
is, and of that which is to come.
Become regular attendant at
church.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
CHASE THE ACHE, KILL THE PAIN

Get busy. Act now. Use Sloan 8 Lin
iment for your rheumatic pains, tooth
ache, neuralgia, sore muscles, sti6
joints, sprains and strains. Better than
anything you ever tried to soothe hurts,
reduce swelling and inflammation
Cleaner than ointments or plasters, a.
it does not clog the pores or stain the
skin. Easy to apply, it penetrates
without rubbing. Always have . bot.
tie Of Sloan . Nniment in your msli.
cine chest. At your druggist, CSC, Soc,
11.o0. .
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
shown in the following tables:


One pound of American Cheddar
cheese contains as much protein as 1.57
pounds of sirloin steak; 1.35 pounds If
round steak; l.s9 pounds of fowl; 1.79
pounds of smoked ham. Isl pounds of
fresh ham.
To supply energy, also, cheese is one
of the best food products. On the ba-
sis of energy supplied, one pound Of
cheese equals: 1.9s pounds of sirloin
steak; 2.6l pounds of round steak; 2.o2
pounds of fowl; LII pounds of smoked
ham; l29 pounds of fresh ham.
Thus it is seen that pound of cheese
supplies more than twice as much ener-
gy as pound of fowl or round steak
and almost twice as much protein as
the same amount of fowl or ham.
Cheese may be used in many palata-
Bile dishes. Vixen grated it may be
used in soups or with many vegetables.
Other foods with which cheese is used
are: Macaroni and cheese, Welsh rao-
bit, tomato rabbit, baked rice and
cheese, baked crackers and cheese, veg
etable and cheese rolls, cheese omelet.
oatmeal and cheese, and cheese mush.
Recipes and further information are
given in Farmers Bulletin 4Sl, Cheese
and Its Economical Uses in the Diet,
which may be OBTAINED free on applica-
t;on IN the Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. c.
The Glenwood post., 1917-08-04
HOW APPENDICIr1s
CAN BE PREVENTED

Glenwood people should know that .
few doses Of simple buckthora bark,
glycerine, ETC., - mixed in AdlsR.i.ka,
often relieve or prevent sppeadieitis.
This simple mixture removes such snr.
prising foul matter that ONE SPOON.
Full relieves almost ANY CASE seA.
stipatioa, sour stomach or gas. A short
treatment helps chronic stomach trou-
ble. Adleri-ka has easiest and nsst
thorough action Of anything We ever
sold. Chas. D. Barnes. druggist. 0-5