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The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
"WORLD is ON FIRE.
SAYS DRY LECTURER
Believes 1t Is Patriotic Duty to Alb
stain During War.

IF hard pressed at this psychological
moment. King Alcohol could be perm.
anently ousted from his tottering throne. "
This is the belief of Clinton N. Howard
Of Rochester, N. Y, widely known as
the Little Giant of Orators" and what
he told a large gathering at the First
Congregational Church yesterday after
noon in a lecture on the subject Of THE
World on Fire"
THE world is on fire." Mr.. Howard
reiterated time and time again. Never
before in the history OF the world has
there been so high a percentage of the
populace in arms against themselves
and never before in the worlds history
has there been so great havoc wrought
in so short a time.
These are extraordinary times. And
in these 1t is essential that we have
extraordinary legislation. 1t is the duty
Of Congress TO pass Immediately a law
prohibiting the sale or use of any aIco-
holic beverages while the war is on"
Mr.. Howard's goal is a dry nation.
He is now on a two weeks campaign,
mostly of wet strongholds, endeavoring
to secure the dry votes essential for the
enactment of dry" legislation in the
new Congress.
Great significance was attached by the
speaker TO the fact that China had be-
come bone dry on the opium question
and that Russia had discarded her
vodka.
Mr.. Howard spoke under the auspices
of the International Reform Bureau,
whose headquarters are located in this
city. He was introduced by the Rev. Will
bur F. Crafts, Phi. d.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
PASTOR ASSAILS HUNS
AS "SNEAKING BRUTES''
Tells of Prussian Outrages in Appeal
ing for Recruits.

1.-THE greatest day in American history
will be when our boys are fighting on the
soil of France" said Rev. DR.. James l.
Gordon. pastor of the First Congrega-
tional Church, in his sermon last night
on the "Kaiser's Conspiracy and Amer
ica's Answer"
TT will be the first time that we Amer
leans will fight side by side with the gal
liant Frenchmen on European soil," he
declared. The pastor extended greetings
to a large body OF members OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
WHO turned out to hear the sermon.
I'VE are fighting for the principles of
international law" said DIR. Gordon. 1--WE
are fighting for right and Justice for
small countries. We are fighting to rid
the earth of the international anarchists S
and bullies who committed the greatest
crimes in history.
I'VE enter this war without hate. en-
nifty or passion. We are determined to
relieve humanity OF that awful crew. the
Kaiser and the crown prince. The Prus-
sian is the international anarchist and
bully. He has earned the condemnation
OF the Almighty. Nothing is safe in his
hands, not even the honor of his own
people. OF all creeping. sneaking.
treacherous brutes, the Prussian is the
worst.
God himself will not permit such a
thing as victory of the brutal hordes that
have outraged humanity. The Stars and
Stripes are going to victory. America
must awake il she is TO uphold the ira
ditions OF our forefathers. The navy
must basstrong. 1t needs men who are
not too cowed to fight and must have
them now. Let every man do his part
to uphold the doctrines OF a great Chris
tian nation"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
SAYS BAHAI TEACHING
IS ONLY WAY TO PEACE

Holding that the teachings of Abdul
Bahai revealed the one way to uni
versal peace for all time, Mrs. Ellen v.
Beecher. Of New York. spoke before the
Bahai Assembly of Washington on the
"Unihcation Of the Nations" at Studio
Hall last night.
Religious differences and creeds found
ed on revelations from prophets and
theologians OF the past were pointed out
as the chief cause OF misunderstanding
in the churches OF today, and Mrs.
Beecher said that only a religious system
which taught the spirit OF nonresistancS,
could hope to unity the world and tend
to bring it together in a religious sense.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
REQUEST ROOM SPACE
FOR ALLY COMMISSION
Willard Will Comply Even if Guests
Are Turned Out.

Although the State Department has po-
litely requested" Manager F. S. Hight,
of the New Willard. TO provide accom-
modations for the twenty or more allied
civil and military experts who will con-
fer with United States officials on a plan
for a joint campaign against Germany.
Mr. Hight has interpreted the request
as nothing short OF an order.
In other words, the Willard plans to
care for these delegates II it has TO put
out guests who already are registered.
No one definitely knows. but the Willard
management believes that a refusal
might meet with an official order con-
fiscating a floor or so for the use Of this
allied commission.
This is the first time a Washington
hotel has been confronted by wars grim
reality, and II he can do his bit accom-
modating the allied commissioners, even
at the risk of offending guests OF years
standing. Mr.. Hight says he is ready to
serve. The delegates are expected TO
reach Washington Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
New York. April 1S-The following
washingtonisns are registered at hotels
here:
NJ. BoteIer. Mrs. n. Boteler, Mrs. T. NJ.
Dryden, T. NJ. Dryden, Navarro; Mrs. W.
H. Burchard. w. II. Burchard. @. G.
Bradley. Miss D. Camb. W. B. Wright,
Grand; Miss J. r. Miller, ]. r. Miller.
Breslin; Mrs. H. c. Bates, Mrs. C. V.
Duryea. W. R. Van Reypen, Mrs. w. r.
Van Reypen, Murray Hill; W. T. Belts,
c. A. Gresham, F. W. Baker. Mrs. F. w.
Baker. Herald Square; II. c. Wales, wal
lick; W. l. Appleton, W. B. VALLEY, Park
Avenue; Miss L L NJ. Limoges, Martha
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
TO SAFEGUARD LABOR
DURING RUSH OF WAR
No Letting Down of Protective Laws
for Workers Is Announcement

Men. women and children in American
industry will not lose their customary
protective safeguards in the Wild rush
for wartime increase in output. Secre-
tary OF the Navy Daniels declared last
night In reply to an inquiry by PROF
Irving Fisher of Yale University, presI-
dent OF the American Association for
Labor Legislation. the Secretary of the
Navy said that the protection and coi,-
seTvation Of labor were imperative IL In
dustrial efficiency is to be maintained
National effectiveness Is now our para
mount desire and duty said the Secre-
tary. labor strength and efficiency
should be conserved. The fitness of our
Industrial army must be safeguarded.
II is of great national concern that at
the outset OF this war this country shau
maintain a scientific program of Legal
protection for workers in the interest
both Of maximum production and human
conservation. We must permit no over
zeal to lead to the weakening OF our
protective standards and hence to the
breaking down OF the health and pro-
ductiveness of labor"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
SLACKERS DENOUNCED
AS FRIENDS OF KAISER
Rev. d. H. Martin Makes Appeal fol
Recruits Without Yellow Streak.

a Stacker is a friend Of the Kaiser
and not OF Uncle SAM" said Rev. d.
II. Martin. pastor Of Wesley Chapel,
Fifth and F streets northwest in his
sermon Last night on Our Duty to Our
Country
Every man who holds back in this
emergency. Is the same as an additional
soldier in the ranks of the insance war
lora OF Europe" said the pastor. mo
gen-respecting woman will marry a
1eker. and no self-respecting preacher
viii knowingly perform such marriage
"A Stacker Is traitor. pure and simple.
There Is nothing else we can call him.
Now Is the time for all patriots TO
answer the call to the colors. Tomorrow
win be too late. Our country calls US
today, and every man, woman and child
can be OF some use to the country. Our
country Is good enough to be educated in,
good enough to be born in, and good
enough to care for US. and 1t is up to
US to do something in return.
I'VE should be prepared to make any
sacrifice for our nation. Our cause -
Just Our duty Is supreme. The ranks
must be filled with red-blooded men, who
are willing to fight hard. Our women
should all get in line with the REQ
Cross and do everything possible to aid
that institution. Its work is indispens-
able and must go on
There are many OF US who cannot,
for some reason or other, go to the
front. 1t is the duty of these to do their
bit at home. The government has some
thing for every man, woman and child
10 do to aid in the defense OF our
nation.
zone OF our most pressing problems
Is the food supply. The work Of the
central Garden Committee, of this city,
should have the cooperation OF every
body without food the army and navy,
and our allies as WELL had Just as well
be without powder and shot Every
farmer shoul. bend every possible effort
TO increase he food supply. 1t Is the
Patriotic dut = of the farmer to raise
food. as it il the duty Of the soldier to
fight
Our navy needs men. and needs them
now. II is our first and most important
line OF defense. There are many who
are enjoying as many and more privi-
leges than those in the ranks but are
unwilling to give the country their SER
vices in return for all il has done for
them. These are the slackers who i'm
Peril the life of the nation.
The youth OF the land must prove
that they have red blood in their veins
and not yellow streaks down their backs
Mere flag waving will not suffice in
these days. Actions alone count. Every
man in the ranks means just so much
protection for the women at home. Each
man is a brick in the foundation OF our
republic If the men of France were not
thoroughly patriotic and country-loving,
where would that country be now? Each
one OF Us owes our country the best that
Is in US and should unhesitatingly and
ungrudgingly give our best to the land
OF the Stars and Stripes. Our fore
fathers were not towards, else would
not Re free country today, md we
must have our grandchildren loo ( upon
US W h this same respect and ! ve-'
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
City Employe Makes First
War Conhaband Contribution

High noon a week from today is the
time set for all Germans 70 give up all
articles OF contraband they may have
in their possession. Guns and munitions
Of war OF any and all descriptions now
in the hands Of Germans must be turned
in to the police department by noon OF
the day set or the owners OF the goods
will be arrested and prosecuted.
Oswold Demsnn, an employe OF the
ONCE Of the register OF wills. FIRST TO
comply with the Presidents proclsrns-
ton. yesterday sent TO Maj. Raymond W.
Pullman a small bore rife. Mr.. Lemann
has taken out his first citizenship papers
and Is a loyal believer in Uncle Sam and
his policies. He was born at the Ger
man Embassy in this city while his
father was a legation attache.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16

CHURCH Is MILITANT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Chapel. Fifth and f streets northwest,
yesterday morning.
'"rhe Stacker is a friend OF the Kaiser
and not of Uncle SAM" he declared.
Every man who holds back in this
emergency is the same as an additional
soldier in the ranks OF the insane war
lord of Europe. No self-respecting wom-
an will marry a Stacker and no SELF
respecting preacher will perform the
ceremony"
Clinton N. Howard, of Rochester. N.
Y. at the First Congregation Church.
demanded prohibition legislation for the
period OF the war. "In these extra
ordinary times" he said, I'VE need ex-
traordinary legislation. 1t is the duty
OF Congress to pass law prohibiting the
the period OF the war;"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
MILITARY RECRUITING
SHOWS FINE RECORD

Recruiting for the several military Or
ganizations here was practically suspend
ed yesterday.
The naval recruiting station at Ninth
street and Pennsylvania avenue was open
during the day. Medical examinations
were not held, however. and men who
sought information and wanted to enlist
we're instructed to report today.
The detail at this station, in a summary
Of the weeks recruiting, found that II
was good. Chief Yeoman ]. ]. O'Brien
and Jean Pape believe the campaign for
800 recruits by April 20 will be realized.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
NOTED CAvALRYMAN KILLED

London. April 15.-According to the
Daily Express, Brig. Gen. Charles Bulke-
ley-Johnson. a noted cavalry leader. was
killed during the brilliant cavalry charge
which contributed to the capture of Mon
chy lie Preux, east of Arras. Gen. BuIke-
ley-Johnson was an aid-de-camp to King
George.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-16
sCHOOLHOUsE FLAG STOLEN.

Gettysburg, Pa, April 15.-Some one
stole the flag from the pole on Ash Grove
school house, in Germany township. this
county, and sawed on the pole. The nag
had Just been placed on the building
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The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
BLUFF SPRINGS NEWS

Mothers Congress met May IS
with a fair attendance. Two new
members were enrolled and an cleo
tion of officers held. with the follow
ing results: President. Mrs, Whit
ney; Vice-President, Mrs. Sleeper;
Sec'y and Treas, Mrs. j. r. Will
liams. The topic discussion for the
afternoon was How shall we pro-
vide amusement for the young peo-
pie of the neighborhood." and proved
most interesting. The topic for con-
sideration for next meeting What
is a Model Teacher"
Mrs. Sleeper went to Pueblo on
Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. NJ. F.
McCafferty where they will visit for
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Williams, Fred
and Clarence Jones visited Sunday
with the Glow family, who live east
of Sugar City.
Walter White was the guest of
!Lr. Stuart's Saturday night.
George Kersher is back on the
homestead l. for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, Levi Bur-
man and Carl Forsburg were in
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
CUDARY RANCH NEWS

Mr.. Baum former bookkeeper at
the Cudahy ranch, was down from
Denver last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nesslage visited in
Rocky Ford Sunday.
The Ranch is very proud of sixteen
new Percheron colts this spring, four
of these are thorobred.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nesslage and Anna
Josephine were guests of Mrs. Nc
Keeby Tuesday evening.
j. NJ. Cudahy, of Chicago, presi-
dent of the Cudahy Packing company
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
BOB CREEK NEWS

The school exercises were held on
Wednesday night with great success.
A basket picnic at the school house
was greatly enjoyed Thursday, and
successful school year closed.
Tessie, Grace, Frank and Lee
Whitney visited at the Hauch home
Sunday afternoon and evening.
Tessie Whitney has been i'll with
a cold all week.
Art Drescher and family, Mrs. Lou
Kropf, of Ordway, and the Abbott
brothers were guests at the Drescher
ranch Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Hix is the guest of
her cousin Miss Schr1eber this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Drescher and fam
lily, of Olney, enjoyed the school pro-
gram Wednesday evening.
Miss Schrieber and Miss Hix visit
ed in Olney Friday.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
CROWLEY NEWS

Jack Kretzer has two young coy
otes which he feeds on birds etc. A
which had a small wire around it's
neck the ends of which were held to-
gether with diminutive pad lock, a
little less than a half inch in dia-
meter, the bird having been in cap
tivity some where, some time.
Chester McGinnis and family and
his brother Virl came thru from Ok
lahoma by team and are stopping
with their uncle c. G. Hulick and are
looking over the country with view
of locating.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
oLNEY SPRINGS NEWS

Mrs. Jones returned with Mrs.
Bradbury from Denver last Friday
and will be her guest for ten days.
Oscar Griswold had an electric
motor and rotary pump installed on
his property last week. The pump
throws twenty five gallons minute
Mr.. and Mrs. Moreharl. of Fowler,
visited with DR.. and Mrs. Mckeeby
last Thursday morning.
The graduation exercises last Fri
day evening were quite interesting.
The address by Mr.. Gumm. of Fow-
ler, was especially we'll taken. Each
graduate did their part well and a
pleasant evening was enjoyed by all
who attended.
Mrs. Paul Newton and children
went to Trinidad last Saturday for
ten day visit with Capt. Newton
before he is sent into active service.
Miss Fisher entertained the A. B.
C.'s last Thursday afternoon. The
club will meet again next Thursday
May 31st, with Mrs. Lewis.
Mr.. Roberts and family left on
Sunday for the homestead twelve
miles north of Olney.
Miss Irene Griswold left for Hale,
Mo-, her old home, Thursday even
ing.
o. F. Comstock is constructing a
pump house and water tank with q
capacity OF 20 bbls near the store.
He will install an electric motor and
rotary pump. This will furnish ex-
cellent protection In case Of fre a.
we'll ~ furnish water for irrigation
N Nv O.. ~ ~ i;4l a.r,,,v ...a.s4r
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25

worked in and near Olney for three
days this week.
Walter Mothersell suffered a Sc
we're cut, about an inch long, on the
back Of his head Monday evening.
He was driving four horses from the
field and Walter McCleary driving
four more, three of them colts, be-
hind him. Mr.. Craig drove his car
up, behind them and sounded the
warning horn, which frightened the
colts. They became unmanageable,
ran away and started the front four
and all eight ran away, running over
young Mothersell. Mr.. Bishop for
whom the boys were working, was
driving home some fine 10 weeks
pigs for vaccination, in front of the
horses, and some of these were kill
ed and others badly hurt. The
horses ran about a quarter of a mile
before they could be controlled. The
young man was fortunate to escape
with so few bruises.
Some of the business men are
wondering if Clarence Richardson
has gone into the house wrecking
business, this week.
Mr.. Trieber went to Pueblo to
consult with an eye specialist. He
has had some trouble with his left
eye for ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark, of Olney. were
in Olney Springs Tuesday afternoon
Chas. Roth went to Pueblo Mon
day morning. He entered the hos
pital and was operated on for appen-
dicitis, about Q O'Clock. Word came
that he was in a serious condition
and his wife and father hurried to
him Monday afternoon Later ppwS
assures all his friends that he is
recovering nicely, and no further
alarm need be felt, if no other COM
plications arise.
Miss Irene Griswold was the in
spiration of a delightful party at the
home of Miss Evelyn Voorhees, in
King Center Tuesday evening About
twenty guests enjoyed Miss Voorhees,
hOspitality.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
LET'S UNDERSTAND 1T

y Union Revival meeting being held in Ordway.
At ~ meetings collection has been taken, the III
mos Of this nature The evangelist Dr. Nusbaum
to that collection and has urged that the people be
allowed contribute these meetings few would NOT have
the expense Now this evangelist Nusbau not ask
for himself This far raised has been
for the of meeting the of renting the big
printing and few other things That is where the
which the evangelist referred to and not to him What
gets Of this meeting will be contributed at his
solicitation When that time comes Dr. Nusbaum will
word what he gets little big will be accepted but
it will not be contribution made by his solicitation urging
Dr. Nusbaun came to Ordway and found about forty
of the tent rent and the other
things above mentioned He thought best to give all chance
contribute this and that why the collections have been
taken during these meetings.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
YOUTH AND OLD AGE

There were but few changes in the
school affairs made by the school
board at their meeting recently, yet
one is a regretted change. This
is in reference to the dismissal of
]. A. Sale, who has been the janitor
and caretaker OF the building and
grounds for the past six years. No
reason has been given out for this
except that someone suggested that
a younger man be employed.
From what can be learned Mr..
Sale has been a most painstaking
and ever watchful janitor In six
years he has been there no school
periods have been lost because of
him, and that is more than can be
said in many schools where blizzard
weather of winters have annulled
all schedules.
A young man wanted: yes a
younger man might be able to do
certain things better than an old
man and an old man can do others
better than the youth. In this con-
nection it might be said that jani-
tor has a great deal of responsibility
in the way of policing the grounds
and buildings in the absence of a
teacher. A young man, unless he
be an except on to the rule, would
have about as much weight with the
youngsters as would a .tenderfoot
with old miners in a mountain
camp, but a man OF mature years
has the respect of these same child
ren. They may think him grouchy
but they will honor gray beard yet
hoot at youth.
The school board may have been
justified, but it would seem more
than trivial matters would be nee
essary to cause them to dispense with
the services of noble character
such as Mr.. Sale, a taXpaying citizen
who has been faithful to his charge
for six years, just to get younger
man who might possibly play the
part of valet for some teacher. He
too might grow old but when he
once got the job and grew old while
faithfully performing his duty he
should not be tossed in the scrap pile
to give way to younger man.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
Olney Saturday.

OIney Saturday.
Mrs. Whitney and David were in
Ordway last Thursday.
The Farmers Protective associa-
tion was poorly attended Saturday
evening owing to the weather. They
will meet again Saturday evening,
May 26th. and urge all farmers to
be present.
to the homestead, after completing
her school work here.
Roy White, of Bloomington, Ne
braska, visited his brother James
last week. He will go from here to
service in the army as he enlisted
before coming west.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
Just a Suuuestion.

MiniSter-'lve brought so many
separated husbands and wives togcth-
cr that l regard myself as clerical
cobbler." Deacon-"That's so, par
son. You ought to have Il big sign"
Minister-"What would you suygest?"
Deacon = Matrimonial Re-Pairing
While You Wait.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
PATRIOTIC MEETING

Forder-This (Friday) evening
at the Liberty school house another
patriotic meeting will be held. The
speakers will be: NJ. T. Nelson, of
the Citizens State bank, who will
speak on Crops and Patriotism;
Mayor l.. I. Giffin, E. B. Strickland,
J. r. Hicks, Sheriff Worker and
others This will be an instructive
meeting and all should make it a
point to be present.
In all probability Sheriff Ferrin
will be present and announce the
stations for registration and also the
registrars for the southern part of
Lincoln county.
Have you lost anything? A New
lN,.., nd ,arill find
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
NO RECRUIT HERE

Capt. Paul Newton has wired that
recruiting would be started in this
vicinity on Saturday of this week.
The officer will have charge Of the
towns in this county and Fowler.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25

is looking over his Colorado inter
ests and will be at the ranch this
week.
A jolly party from the Ranch ex-
pect to attend the NJ. w. A. dance in
Olney Saturday evening.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
IS TEMPERED SHOWER PARTY

Quite number of friends gather
ed at the home of Mrs. Marie Waugh
Enloes, Wednesday afternoon and
gave her a linen and silver shower
party. Many very pretty presents
were received
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25

Cherriade ballon day at the Ord.
way Drug company soda fountain
Saturday.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25

Miss Marie Waugh was united in
marriage to Clarence Enloes by Rev.
Brand, of Sugar City, Sunday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Enloei will
leave soon for Brighton, where they
will make their future home.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The Thursday Afternoon club will
meet at the home of Mrs. T. L. Ed
gar next Thursday, May 31st.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25

Edna Vinyard will return to her
home in Ordway this week, from Boy
Springs where she has been teaching
school during the past term.
The Ordway new era., 1917-05-25

Louis Henderson, son of M. and
Mrs. Len Henderson, is quite i'll with
muscular rheumatism.