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The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
Anarchistic Paper
De6es Authorities

The Blast, anarchistic organ OF
Alexander Berkman, is Initiating
Le Lbrs Belgique.
With its owner and editor in taiI
for attempting to defeat the intent
Of the draft law, the Blast con
tinues to be put into the hands
Of its subscribers. Like LIE Libre
Belgioue, printed in spite of the
German conquerors OF Belgium,
70 "a cellar on wheels"
Although the Federal authorities
believed they had confscated ali
copies Of the Blast In the raid
onits Offices. Washington subscrib-
ers received the magazine through
the mails yesterday. In each case
Il was wrapped inside a huge
bundle OF newspapers and sent by
parcel post.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
MAI. PULLMAN TO SPEAK.

Maj. Raymond w. Pullman. SUPER
intendent Of the District police de-
partment. will outline the scope Of the
activities Of the Home Defense Leagus
OF the Seventh precinct at the Poto-
mac Bank Hall. Wisconsin avenue and
N street. next Monday evening at {
o'clock.
Active campaigning Is under way IN
the hope of doubling the present en-
rollment of slightly more than eighty
men. The following officers have been
named:.
City lieutenant, Walter T. Weaver;
county lieutenant. Francis NJ. Phelps;
city sergeants, William CIabaugh,
Frank A. Kerr. and Joseph A. oliver;
county sergeants, Charles A. Jones,
Richard g. Fletcher, and Fred Nc
KenZie.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
RALLIES AID FUND
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.


Boardman, ?. J. Callahan. John L
n. stoddard. B. +. % Saul. RalDS DSSeSf w
Lee. William ]. Eynon, w. 81 Nc.
Reynolds and Simon Kann, vice chair.
man, and the representatives of the
women's organizations, they are bring
lng home to all sections of the
altruistic service offered by the Red
Cross War Service Fund.
Among the large gifts yesterday
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson
additional $500; Paul NJ. Warburg
additional $1,000; DR.. and Mrs. g. g
mittseman increasing $50. making in
Other Contributions.
Other contributions received follow
Paul N. Warburg. 5000. in addition
10 N,gOO . year; b. II. Brooke, 500
Col. Thomas L. Casey, 500; the Misse,
Nettie g. and Kate Bradley, SlO0; Mrs
Rudolph Kaufman, 500; Mrs. Charle.
A. Mum, Jr., SlO0; Thomas w. Lock
wood. 800: s. Virginia Moore, 500
Or. and Mrs. G. ). Carter. $50; Mrs
FREDERICK Marsh, $50; Gen. William A
Mason, $50; Mrs. Frances C. Gordon
DR.. Dommici, 80; N. o. Leighton, s
month; Mrs. J. A. Holmes, S. Z
month"; the stenens family. SO; Jo,
sephins p. MCGOWAN, go; Genera
Baking Company, SIS; Gunston Hal
School, so; Mrs. Paxson Waters, S
Or. and Mrs. John Kerfoot Haywood
Covenant Red Cross unit, thronEf
Mrs huston Thompson, so; +, W. Fl,
ginia Miller. s.; E. T. C., 80: / "
Chaplin. SO; Alfred E Simond (addi,
uonaD, 81; In Memory, D. NJ, jr.,'
80; F. L, through H. Brewood, 81
Sd1S. 1Ts: w william Smith, SO; Mrs. N. L
George c. Shaffer. s; J. F. s, $40 4
month; Dr. Henry c. Thompson SO,
Levi z. Short, s.; Walter f. Wilcox
-; Charles and N. d. Manthas, &
each; Lucia BOrderi, s.; Miss Amy C.
keayitt; 81 a month";; Miss Barnes
Rlchardson; 81 a month; employees
Pany. 81: Mrs. Howard Crawley, $40;
3; P. Rickenbacher, 81 month
Thomas F. Dawson. S; Mrs. NJ. F.
Williamson, 81 a month; Lucy b
Chandler, S: Fred D. Giesler, s.;
Michael J. Coffey. 81; R. S. Trimbie
8; Army and Navy Preparatory
School, 5000; r. W. Holt. $3.50; Mrs,
Mary L Brown, 81 a month; Alice c.
Evans, $; Miss CorneIia J. Stouten.
burgh, IS; Miss Lucille C. Moore, So;
Miss NJ. A. Ingle. SO; Miss Fannie
Gardner. 81; F. E. Heydon, 81: Kate
L. Campbell, s.; collected in Census
Office, $50.
Department Of William
l.. Austin, S.: Miss l. G. Beer, 81;
Miss A. NJ. Alexander, 81; Miss Isabel
Mott. S.
Mr. and Mrs. LarZ Anderson, addi-
tional $3.50; DR.. and Mrs. q. c. F.
Bratenahl, 1900: finance committee
man increases pledge $50, making In
all 1900; c. A. Kenyon, 800; Mrs
George F. Downey, $50; Mrs Edmund
Pendleton, rs: Miss Margaret X.
Simpson, SO; Miss Madeira's School
(additionaD. s12671; Elizabeth F. Earl,
quarterly $50; Elizabeth A. McFadden,
800; Col. J. J. Astor Camp, Spanish
War Veterans. $15.2: a few colored
women, S1-50; Milton Albert Smith (t
years old, in pennies, 80 cents.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
POLICE CONTRIBUTE
MORE THAN $1,000

More than 1900 has been contrib
uted to the Red Cross by the Metro
politan police force of this city as
result Of a campaign for donations
by the Rotary Club.
According TO Maj Pullman, in a let
ter to the financial secretary of the
Red Cross OF the District, the men
have shown a willingness in helping
along this great work.
The men turned in checks, specie
ana cash amounts varying in guam
tity from 50 cents to SIS.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
White House Riot
Is Finely Staged

The riot at the white House
yesterday afternoon, over the suf-
Wilson and the Root Commission.
was stage-managed by the Ma
tionai Woman's Party with = dne
eye TO the publicity possibilities,
Half an hour before Il was sched-
uied TO begin one of the fair press
agents Of the organization teie-
phoned the White House press
room asking which gate of the
White House grounds would Be
most convenient for the corre-
spondents.
room!" chorused the press.
Very well, that's where II will
be-" the correspondents were as
sured.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22

gies and went wIIlinsiy 70 the police
station She told ber story and. mo-
p2oy appearing TO press o charge
against her. she was released.
Mrs. Richardson stated last night
further excitement about the White
House Grounds. "Aii Of this notoriety
10 exceeding disagreeable to me-" she
said. 'I had no intention of starting
any trouble but was shocked ct the
audacity Of these women In displaying
such reasonable banners at this time.
am for woman suffrage. but i do
not think II viii ever be secured by
such methods"
After the melee in front of the gates,
the police picked up hair pins and two
slipper bows. as well as a bedraggIed
ribbon. They are keeping them for
souyenire
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
CHOOSE SITES
FOR CAMPS
National Guard to Be Train.
ed in South and Sent
Directly to France.

The War Department yesterday an
nounced the selection Of cities for
six National Guard camps In sns
win be located at Gneenville and
SpartanburE, 8. c.; Macon and Au-
gusta, Ca and AnnistonS and Mont
As announced exclusively yestsr-
camps. two each in South Carolina,
Georgta and Alabama, were selected
only after Gen. Leonard Wood, com
mandtng the Southeastern Depart
ment, had been ordered to revise his
original Recommendations. which
called for the location Of all six
camps. and three additional ones in
ConSressionaI pressure on the War
Department resulted In the orders
to Gen Wood, which so far have
delayed the opening Of work on the
threaten still longer delays in the
training and movement OF National
Guardsmen to France. as three more
camps remain to be selected. These
camps ali should have been approved
more than a fortnight ago, according
to the general stan plans.
Ths camps announced yesterday VIII
be concentration points for practically
all the National Guardsmen OF the
east The designation Of regiments
to camps has not yet been made, but
the Bureau OF Militia Affairs an
nouneed yesterday that this would
be determined by the railroad dis
tances. Thus, the Maine and other
New England guardsmen proba bly,
will be quartered at the South Caro-
Ina camps, while the New York and
Middle states divisions will go to
Georgia.
Training to Be short.
When the guardsmen move from
their home armories II Will be with the
prospect Of not seeing them again
until the war 10 over. Plans OF the
general stan call for a short train
- ing period for the militia at the va
rous camps and their transportation
to the nearest port on the seaboard
where they will embark for Europe.
Troops will be pouring out OF every
Atlantic Port. It is expected. within
q few months.
The training period will be even
shorter than expected. The entire
National Guard will be drafted into
the Federal Service by Presidential
to present prospects, and within two
months after that will be on their
way overseas to reinforce the regu-
lars.
day was working on plans for nten-
lar army 50 that regiments with a
framework Of trained regulars, heav-
lily filled with volunteers, may be
rushed to France as fast as transpor-
tation can be obtained.
Following President Wilson's procla-
nation calling for 1900 volunteers the
army experienced the worst recruiting
day since the war began. Only 962
men enlisted. III being from New
York, 106 from Pennsylvania, and 81
from Illinois. The average had been
2.e00 day until registration day, and
has been falling OF steadily ever since.
since.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22
Refuses to Issue warr.nt..

Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given refused to issue warrants and
they were. referred to District At
torney Laskey. They told of the dis
order that accompanied the display of
the banner and intimations were v.!ade
that unless action followed they would
present the case to A. Bruce BieIaski,
Department Of Justice, on the grounds
The Washington herald., 1917-06-22

If this bottle of ViHoI does not bsre-
1T you after you hare faithfully takes
for SoDss aiIusHt for whieb Il Is rec
opsssHdsd, yOE may rstErE the empty
bottle to the druggist from GOhom y0S
got Il GSd hGUs your money rstEvHsd.
This eoUers the use and rstlVH of one
bsHls only.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
SENATE PASSES
BILL ALLOWING
COUNTY OFFICIALS
TO Go TO WAR
tBy Ill. Il. Felkel.)

Tallahassee. Fla. April 10. Mac
Williams bill to give county officials
leave of absence to fight for their
country when engaged in war with
foreign power. passed the Senate
this morning.
Senator Davis bill to exterminate
service clubs in wet cities on its sec
ond reading in the Senate today
withstood all attempts to amend it..
including ne amendment proposed by
MacWilliams excepting clubs estab-
lished prior to the Davis packins
law, and bill, in its original form,
abolishing all liquor dispensing
clubs. went to its third reading.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
QUARTER MILLION FRESH
GERMAN TROOPS UNABLE
TO CHECK french 0NRUSH:
LAST GERMAN STRONGHOLD D
ON A|SNE IS TAKEN
PETERS INVITED
TO TALLAHASSEE

Tallahassee. Fla, April IS
Representative McQue n Chaires. of
lafayette, chairman of the commit
tee on forestry, has telegraphed an
rlritation to 5. J. Peters. head Of
the Forestry Department at Wash
itaton, to appear before the ioint
House and Senate committees when
they consider a bill to create state
department Of forestry that MIR.
Chaires will introduce in a few days.
Chairman Chaires states that he will
cal. the committees together when
ever 1t is convenient for Mr.. Peters
to come to Tallahassee during the
session. A favorable reply and ac-
cHptance is expected from Washing
ton.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
Several Important
Heights Taken
Last Night
WHILE THE FRENCH CONTINUE
THEIR VICTORIOUS MARCH.
BRITISH LAY PLANS TO STRIKE
OTHER END OF HINDENBURG
LINE
(By Associated Press. }

Germany has thrown nearly l
quarter of a million of fresh troops
into the fray on sixty-mile sector
hetween Soissoms and Auberive and
are still unable to check the French
advance. Both north of the Aisne
river and in Champagne the French
are advancing. The las. stronghold
Of the Germans on the Aisne va.
taken last night with the capture OF
vailly Bridgehead, and treir waver
ing lines continue to be pushed rap
idly northward. From Chavonne on
the Aisne the French have driven
them more than three miles north
ward and French successes in Cham
pagne are equally striking. They
have driven wedge moro than
three miles deep into the German
lines between Rheims and Auberiyo
and last nights attack netted them
several important heights near Ho-
ronvilliers where two more German
batteries were captured.
The French official statement is
notably confident in tone, and un-
equivocally claimed the complete re-
pulse of every German counter at
tack and referred successes in Cham.
ps:ne as on a great scale"
While the French are advancing
.hc British are preparing. waiting
their turn to strike the other flank
Of the Hindenburg line.
Germany announced the battle
Of Champagne had increased in in
tensity this morning They said the
French had not realized their aims,
but admitted some retirements.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
NO APPROPRIATION
BILLS UNTIL MAY ]
(By H. T. Felkel.)

Tallahassee, Fla. April IS
After heated discussions of tenn
perture seldom recorded In the SEN
ate. resolutions. amended resa'u-
tions and substitutes for the reso-
lutions and the amendments. points
of order and parliamentary rulings
had occupied much Of the time OF
the Senate for parts of three days
as result OF Senate resolution No.
s. by Mr.. Turner. II was finally ana
defnitely settled Monday afternoon
that no appropriation bills will be
considered by the Senate till Ma?
nrst. that they will all be referred
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19

TO the appropriations committee
which is supposed to ascertain from
the state treasurer and comptrolle-
hcw much revenue the State expects
TO raise. Then the committee with
all appropriation bills before 1t
will recommend what bills shall pass,
which appropriations shall be ut
Of. etc. II is left to the president OF
the Senate to decide what are ap-
p-opriation bills and what not.
Chairman Wells fought hard the res
olution in all its phases. The adon-
tion OF this resolution and tne con-
st-uction put upon II by the Senate
will mean that all large appropria-
t;ons will be held up until the ses-
sion IS half gone. and it is feared
that many OF them. some worthy
measures. will fail of passage.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19

relations kept the ambassadors
apart as much as the actual exist.
ence OF war. The need for separate
audiences was made evident on the
night word was received here re-
Gently that the United States had
broken relations with Germany and
given Count Bernstorff his passports
On that night the American and the
German ambassadors here had ap-
pointment at the same hour and
place with the president 81 the
Council There was hurried re-
arrangement OF hours when word
came of the breach between America
and Germany.
After that the new rules for sep
ate days and hours for the three ele-
1ents were serIpulously observed
But with all the precautions Spain
is finding that the important role o.
chief neutral. while having its ad
vantages. Is attended also with
many difficulties.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
MANAGER OF TAMPA
ELECTRIC COMPANY DIES

Tampa, April 9.-J. G.. Wood
some. for the last six years manager
of the Tampa Electric Company, died
at his home. No. Sol South Boule-
yard, at AIS o'clock yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Woodsome had been in
failing health for several months and
had been seriously III for about six
ty days, having been bedridden for
tho last three weeks. lis serious
condition has been known to init
mate friends for some time. but the
general public did not know that he
was so near the end as was really
the case. so that the announcement
of his death will come as distinct
snock to many persons. Mr.. Wood
some was taken with a sinking spell
last Saturday afternoon and re-
unconscious practically from
that time until the end came yes
terday. Diabetes was the cause of
the demise.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
TRAMN[LL'S REMOVALS
CAME Up today.
Cats WILL NOT
PRESENT HIS
UNTIL MAY IS

Tallahassee. April l9.-The SEN
ate went into executive session at
1870 but it is understood only the
appointments and removals of Tram
nell were sent up in the bill by the
Governor. Cats removals and ap-
pcintments will not reach the Senate
till about May IL, it is said
Ii was learned after the adjourn
n.cnt of the executive session that
the Governors message included the
removal of County JUDGE b. b..
johnson. of Hamilton county, and
County superintendent King of
Jackson, both removed by Cats, and
the following Cats appointments:
Fred Pine, solicitor in Dade; Tax
Commissioners Judge Wills, Paterson
ard Bitch: Willie Blount. Jr.. coun
tv solicitor of Pensacola Judge Jas g.
T. Sanders, of Criminal Court of
Record, Dade cunty; ]. f. Peacock,
Icounty solicitor Of Volusia county,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
tBy Associated Press. }

Havana, April 10. 9.-Presiden.
Menocal requested Congress to au-
thorize 100000 900 bond issue to be
used for losses during the revolution
and expenses incurred in war with
Germany in cooperation with the
United States. He gives a long list
of articles upon which he proposes
to llace stamp taxes for payment OF
interest on bonds.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
(By Associated Press. }

Copenhagen, April 17.-The lat
est German newspapers arriving here
confirm the semi-official announce
n,ent that the strike in Berlin has
ended. after the strikers were
granted reforms in the distribution
o. food. The newspapers throw an
interesting light on the accuracy OF
the semi-oficial reports The latte
said that no munitions plants were
Affected. The total strikers arr
$4,000. vorwaerts said that 300
munitions plants closed Monday
Total strikers Of metal trade alone
are $4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS:
SPANISH NEUTRALITY IS
ATTENDED BY DIFFICULTIES

found in order to avoid "a clash. but
all this is now overcome by the es-
Establishment of different hours and
days for all the groups
Even the national and religious
festivals are undergoing change be-
cause of neutrality. The King $
birthday celebration was given up
this year Usually 1t is attended by
a Grand reception Of all the foreign
representatives at the royal palace.
with gala performances and popular
demonstrations and bull-flghts. But
all this was omitted this year as 1t
was clear all the foreign representa-
tiyes could not be brought together
for one common rejoicing. The len
ten festivals also. which are usually
observed with great ceremony In
Spain. are now much restricted for
the same reason OF neutrality.
Gne of the most curious OF these
cero monies is usually on Thursday
OF the last week of lent, when the
king washes the feet of twelve poor
men at the palace. II is called the
lavatorio, is a symbol of humility,
and is open to the public who crowd
the palace to witness this unusual
scene. But this year the ceremny
is omitted, as 1t would bring togeth-
er the two opposing war elements.
The need for this strict observance
was made plain by several Incl
dents. Before the new rules came
into force there was a reception at
which all the ambassadors were as
scmbled This brought together
Prince X. the ambassador OF one of
the Central Powers. and Lord Y. am
bassador of an Entente power. There
was a moments hesitation. and then
the Entente ambassador, to relieve
the strain. smilingly extended his
hand. But Prince X, instead OF
taking the hand, carried his own
nand behind his back Whereupon
the Entente ambassador. not to be
by the affront, in
creased his smile into hearty
laugh. and remarked:
"Oh, l had quite forgotten we
were at war "
There have been only two ele-
ments to keep apart up to the rup-
ture of relations between the Unit
ed States and Germany. but this in
troduced a third element OF coun-
tries which had broken relations
but not gone to war. This break Of
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
(By Associated Press
Madrid, April 19.-The Spanish
cabinet has resigned.
Spain's Neutrality Attended With
Difficulty
By Associated Press. J

Madrid, Spain. April 19.-Now
that Spain has taken the center OF
the stage as the foremost neutral
following the break OF relations be-
tween the United States and Ger.
many she is finding that the role OF
the chief neutral is not altogether a
happy one. There is added honor
and prestige as TIE intermediary
between all the various capitals. but
here at Madrid the representatives
of all these capitals are ranged in
SO many hostile camps, with their
own champions and followers. their
own press and shades OF news ana
gossip. their own policies, intrigues
and wirepulling. that the govern
ment has found It convenient and
necessary to draw sharp line be-
tween these different groups so as to
prevent animoslties and embarrass-
ments which might seriously inter-
fere with strict adherence to neu-
trality.
The Spanish capital is pamous for
the elegance OF Its offlciai receptions
with a strict adherence TO precedent
and etiquette. and with all the for
eien representatives mingling to-
gether Until recently. the British
ambassador was the dean of these
foreign representatives. and. by
chance. the wife OF the German am
i.assador was doyenne Of the wives
Of ambassadors.
This created something OF a strain
when the various groups assemblies
and greeted each other in the strict
order OF their rank.
But when a new British ambassa-
der arrived recently. the German
ambassador succeeded as dean Of the
foreign representatives, and his wife
continued as doyenne. AS such the
German group was distinctly at the
frort. not only in precedence. but in
virtually directing all the inter
course OF grand affairs Even in the
ordinary official meetings with the
cabinet ministers. representatives. OF
the two hostile groups were brought
together In such a way that separate
audience rooms had IN he hastily
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
(By Associated Press }

New York. April l9.-The pa
triotic spirit of New York was
stirred by the reminders OF the bat
tie OF Lexington and the beginning
OF the American fight for independ-
ence. and nearly 1000 participated
in the parades. The meetings OF 9th
er demonstrations to wake I'm
America Day" to stimulate recruit
ing. Boston also is observing the
war rally.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
NO SUBMARINE ON THIS
SIDE THE ATLANTIC
IS CLAIM OF GERMANS

and Moreno Jones, judge of the Court
of Record of Pensacola.
The only Trammcll appointments
sent to the Senate today were four
State Road Commissioners The
Senate acted on none of the appoint
ments and removals in the Cover
noi S message today. II is under
stood all appointecs We're primary
nominees, and they will be taken up
a. the next executive session
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19

afternoon introduced a measure In
the House authorizing the railroad
commissioners to name the material
10 be used In stations erected by
railroads in this state. Another bill
will soon follow this. giving the
reilroad commission more power in
the matter OF locating stations and
compelling railroads to so into union
stations
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, April 19.-Prepar-
ing to lead the fight In the House
for the administration army bill.
Representative Kahn, ranking Re-
publican on the military committee.
conferred with Secretary Baker.
Kahn will obtain the reports which
IL is understood will point out the
failure of the volunteer system In
England.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
BIG PATRIOTIC
DEMONSTRATION
IN new YORK
TO STIMULATE RECRUITING,
'WAhE UP AMERICA DAY" Is
HELD IN NEW IORA AND BOS.
TON
(By Associated Press. J

Berlin, AprH 10. 1t has been Of
hcially announced that there has
oeen no German submarine as yet in
the western half OF the Atlantic. The
statement is attributed to the report
ed attack of the destroyer Smith to
the British attempt to lay the open
ing of hostilities upon Germany.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
SENATE NAVAL
AFFAIRS ROOM
IN CAPITOL
BROKEN INTO;
NO INFORMATION
WAS SECURED
(By Associated Press. J

Washington. April l9.-The cap
itol police discovered that the door
of the Senate committee on naval
affairs was forced during the nieht
Senator Swanson said there was no
confidential information in that
.raom.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
5. Ships Take Over Coast Patrol
(By Associated Press.)

washington. April 9.-It became
Known officially that the American
navy is rapidly taking over the pa
troll which the British and French
vessels had established on the Amer
lean coast -
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-19
Enlistment Appeals
10 60 Out
With Every
Loaf of Bread
(By Associated Press. }

Jacksonville. April i9.-The
Southeastern Master Bakers Associ-
alton. which is convened here. vot-
ed to wrap enlistment appeals with
e,ery loaf OF bread its members sell.