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The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Soldiers Letters Home.

In his fatherly advice TO the men under his COM
mand in France "to write home frequently and reg
ularly," Gen. Pershing gives first thought to the
soldiers families and relatives, says the New York
World.
The men of the American Expeditionary Forces
are certain to receive all the care that watchtu
government can afford them. Their physical needs
will be literally supplied their moral and bodily
welfare will be diligently protected In these re-
spects no other army will fare better. But only the
soldiers as individuals can perform for themselves
the special duties that Gen Pershing brings to their
attention.
In the excitement of active service the young
fellow is likely to forget the poignant anxiety
weighing upon members of his family who picture
him as living in the constant presence OF danger
They are haunted by forebodngs OF harm, they are
fed on news of fighting OF which the details are
necessarily withheld while he is busy with his
duties and neglects to keep them informed OF his
daily doings and the events in which he shares.
The reminder from Gen. Pcrshing that a good
soldier will keep in touch with those far away but
close at heart to him, and matter OF principle
not fail to preserve the home ties by writing many
letters to those left behind, should save many a
mother from needless distress. 1t was a kindly,
Maternal interest in the hundreds OF thousands OF
men in France that dictated the order, but even
more, it was thoughtful. sincere consideration tor
American parents and brothers and sisters to
whom the general bears neither military nor ohl-
cial relations.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
A Sample incidence.

There is deal of logic and hard-headed sense
in the contention of the Boston Transcript that
Berlin's extreme anxiety to get Franz Won Rntelen
back constitutes very good reason for keeping
him here, especially as he has been convicted of a
grave offense against our laws and is loaded with
information that he wants to get to the German
government. The demand for the German mas
ter-agent, in exchange for alleged American
citizen named London whom the Germans accuse
of doing spy service for Russia, is fine sample OF
Berlin effrontery.
The nub of the Berlin demand to the German
mind, undoubtedly is the threat which it implies
against London's wife, who is said to be an Ameri-
can citizen. Germans know Americans to be pecu-
larly sensitive to outrages against women. Evil
IDENTIFY they imagine that they can help Rintelen's
case by menacing an American woman. American
public sentiment $50 Berlin assumes) would never
permit the American government to allow an
American woman to go to the slaughter. Mr.
Lansing's reply to the German threat ought to
convince Berlin that while we should regard with
horror and deep pain any suffering inflicted upon
our people in Germany, we shall not be bullied by
threats of barbarism into sending Germany's spies
back to her safe and sound
If our people are to be butchered, that is game
that two can play at. Berlin should know that for
every American prisoner put to death in Germany
ten German subjects will instantly be shot in this
country. Savagery must be answered in its own
terms. We have than enough Germans on
our hands to keep up the proportion long as
there is an American left in German hands. 1t is
probable that the knowledge of our disposition in
this regard will terminate the German intention to
undertake appropriate measures OF reprisal for
Rintelen's imprisonment The German govern
ment cannot afford to start any such game OF re-
talation.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
The Police and Fire Crisis.

Washington ought be a model for all Ameri-
can cities in its treatment Of all municipal problems,
instead Of hanging back in the ruck
Its police system should be the best in the land.
Its FIRE service should be one with which all others
would be compared. Yet both the police and fire
departments of the District Of Columbia today
present a sorry spectacle.
Policemen are resigning and retiring almost
daily because of niggardly pay. Firemen, fighting
for the two-platoon SYSTEM striving to arrive at
modus vivendi which will the morale
and the discipline of the service from collapse
confronted with a situation which they are power
less to remedy, and which is full of danger to the
city-for there are more than 100 vacancies in the
fire department today and there is no prospect
OF filling them.
Starvation salaries are responsible. In the light
of present living conditions, the pay of these pub
lie servants is grotesquely inadequate. 1t is a
standing disgrace the city. Yet it appears that
action can be gained from Congress only by heroic
means, If at all.
We hope, however that the request laid before
the Senate District Committee yesterday will re-
ceive the kind of attention it deserves. 1t was
in no sense demand public servants of the caliber
OF the Washington hremen are not in the habit OF
placing demands before Congress. Their case can
stand its own merits, without pressure or exag-
geration. We defy anyone to examine the case
impartially who will not grant the police and the
iremen what they ask for
Their request, after all, is modest one. Do
you know the number of hours fireman works, or
q policeman? Do you know the scale OF salaries
they receive? If not, make it your business to find
out, and see how unanswerabe their argument is.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
blue Devils" HEAR
BAKER ACCLAIM Them
Secretary Expresses Capitals Ap-
probation of Their Work.

The 100 blue-clad veterans of the
French army. the Blue Devils" OF
France. as their enemies christened
them in an early engagement, were
reviewed yesterday afternoon by
Secretary Baker. Trim and straight
their boyish faces brown and grave,
the young veterans. few of them over
twenty-one, passed before the high
est official i'm America TO have seen
the actual scene Of their struggle
TO have visited the spot where their
glory and scars were won.
The parade started at Eighth ana
+ streets. and passed down Pennsyl-
vania avenue 10 Seventeenth street
past the State, War and Navy build
ing. where the Secretary stood. .The
young soldiers were driven in the
machines belonging to the Woman's
Motor Corps OF the Red Cross. under
the direction Of Mrs. +. II. Donolly,
captain OF the corps. The machines
have been placed at the service OF
the men during their stay in Wash
inGton.
After the review. Washington gave
the men a heartfelt welcome back
TO the city at the reception given
them at the foot OF the Washington
Monument. The affair had been ar
ranged on a military basis. but the
people Of Washington turned out in
full force and made It their own.
At the reception. Secretary Baker
gave a short address. welcoming the
men to the city and expressing the
appreciation OF the American people
for the services they have rendered
the world.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
House PASSES BILL
TO train WOUNDED
London, Socialist. Attacked in De-
bate for War Attitude.

The House yesterday passed unan-
imousIy the vocational rehabilita-
ton act which provides that special
training for civil pursuits he given
disabled soldiers and sailors after
their discharge from the army or
navy.
Final debate was cnlivened by n
bitter attack on Representative Lon
don, Socialist. by Representative"
Austin of Tennessee. who charac-
terized the former as the only
Stacker in the House at the time Of
the passage of the first war finance
measure" London opposed one sec
ton of the rehabilitation act. which
allows the donation Of funds from
public or private sources. He said
it would open the door to the Rookie
feIler foundation and the Carnegie
institution.
DO something to attest your 10y
atty to America" said Representa-
tive Austin to London. Seek. even
at this late hour. to amend your
wrongs"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Russia Being Strangled!

There was fine rhetorical flourish in the recent
protest OF Tchitcherin, the Russian minister Of
foreign affairs: 1--WE have accepted their modus
vivcndi; why do they strangle u.s."
But German stranguation OF Russia goes on,
modus vivendi modus vivendi. The New
York Tribune declares that the Teutons have late
" taken possession OF the whole northern of
the Black Sea and the Sea OF Azov, far Ros-
tov-on-Don. They have gone further. They
have up d pro-Tcuton government in the prov
incc OF the Don Cossacks and proclaimed its
independence OF the Moscow regime.
Germany has just aided Finland, now a depend
cncy OF the kaiser's, to enforce a claim against
Russia for an outlet on the Arctic Ocean. part
OF the Murmansk district has passed into Finnish
hands. Presently Finland may discover that she
has enforceable claim the whole Arctic lit
toral as far the White Sea.
Now Germany is demanding the surrender of
Russia's Black Sea fleet She threatens if she
doesn't get the fleet, to continue her appropriations
of Russian territory. The Russian government is
willing to transfer the Black Sea fleet to German
control for the duration of the war, but only on
condition that Germany doesn't use the Vessels
But Germany wants to use them to help the Turks
to take over the TransCaucasian provinces allotted
them by the treaty of Brest-Litoysk If she gets
the ships she will use them the Caucasus coast
whatever the terms of the contract for she cannot
afford to lose any time in exploiting the precious
oil fields between the Black Sea and the Caspian,
whose chief port Of shipment is Batum
Germany is going to treat Russia as she has
treated Belgium and Rumania. She recognizes
Russia independent state, but only for pur-
poses OF camouflage. What she wants in the ancient
Romanott Empire she will take. treaties and pro-
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
aero CORPORATION
under u. S. PLANNED
Government ownership of Produc-
ton Urged by Ryan.

Government ownership OF aircraft
production. involving establishment
Of a 500. 100000 corporation is now
proposed by the administration.
John d. Ryan, Director Of Aircraft
! Production. will appear this morning
before the Senate Military Affairs
Committee to urge this step.
The corporation would be some-
what similar in it's intention and
scope TO the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration Of the Shipping Board. A
bill creating the corporation was in
troduced yesterday by Senator
Chamberlain.
Closer cooperation between the
various aircraft producing agen-
cies is desired. So far there has
not been great friction. but the gov
ernment wished to be in a position
to direct all the agencies.
Through a corporation the sup
ply OF spruce, steel. and other heavy
materials used for airplane build
ing can be controlled and appor-
toned out Not only would this ap-
portionment apply TO various Ameri-
can factories, but to the allies. as
we'll
The Chamberlain bill. which was
introduced at the request of Mr..
Ryan. allows him 70 sell stock in
the corporation. but the United
States must always hold a maj
ity. It Is proposed 10 sell stock
to the allies, the amount to be based
upon their use OF material
1t was said yesterday that tho
bill, while one more step toward
1faaffnn fH,r
the result OF investigation either by
the Senate Military Committee 3
aviation subcommittee, nor Charles
E. Hughes. but along Mr.. RyIa's
own idea OF business organization.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Training in D. c. Guard
Declared Valuable

That preliminary military instruc-
ton in the District National Guard
has many advantages is pointed out
in a letter just received by Lieut..
Leonard A. Block, commanding Com
pany a. n. G. d. c., from Private
Lorin f. Nelson. of Company So Ma
rines, who is now stationed at the
Marine Barracks, Paris Island, 5. {.
Il am very lucky to have received
the training in the District of Colum-
bia Militia" Nelson declares. las it
has helped me very much. and if the
young fellows in Washington knew
what good it would do for them they
would certainly grab the opportunity.
81 realize now more than ever be-
fore the value of military training,
and l am doing everything possible
to learn all can. so that when any
promotions are to be made. l will be
efficient.
Hope that your company is ad-
vancing very fast, and that more COM
panies will be organized in Washing
ton, as it is a very important WORK" "
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
A Challenge to the Huns.
He died in France! !!

He died IN france!
l know
7 who love courage
must not weep, but only bravely smile,
Still thinking all the while
That, in some rosy haven Where ne heS
At rest in Paradise,
BY most gracious heaven-granted chance
He smiles at me-my boy who died in France
He surely could not be afraid.
How long we worked to make him brave!
Why, when he little tot, one day
He came home cut and bruised and gave
Me one scared look, and said,
"They pounded me-" and cried and begged to stay
Away from school and never, never, never
to go back
He snuffled and he whined but ceased to cry,
Then stood up straight and gave his chest a
And tossed his head-his close-cropped head
Where his bright chestnut curls were used
Before his father cut them of-ah, long ago
And said he'd beat them yet!
But oh, those dreary days
When he came home still beaten, still afraid!
His sobbing whimpers always made
My heart sink low. 1t was so hard to get
His courage back, and make him try again.
Till dawned that golden morning when
He strutted through the door, his eyes ablazc!
His lips cut and his poor freckled nose
Was red squirt of blood from we'll placed
blows.
| met the gaze
vi that wrecked god-llke youngSter, saw lne
shade
OF fear had vanished, and knew
That when he pranced and shouted it was true-
Il amt afrad!'
But now he's dead,
In Franco don't know where.
He thought i would not let him 60,
Dear, foolish boy, and brought me flowers
And petted me and tried so to prepare
My heart for his great news. How could he kno "
That had read it in his deepencd eyes
And sudden manly ways?
He so proud that | could rise
To his fair dreams. He thought that l loved
.lnd so l did until one night they drowned
stately ship whose bravery has crowned
Her beauty for the centuries to praise.
since then / did not cease
10 rear about my splendid boy great towers
Of pray'r that he should fight with courage high
And that, if need be, bravely he should die.
| prayed that he might fight, if die he must,
Matched man to man with hope in ev'ry thrust;
That in his last encounter he should meet
man who fought with grave and gallant grace
lnd, while the blows fell, in the others face
Be written admiration; so the last defeat
Would not taste bitter from a foe so brave
This boon l could not help but crave
What futile dreams mothers thoughts employ
surrounded he-a dozen to my boyl
And yet know
| who love courage So
When through the dawn their faint shapes were
described,
Thank God-he fought them all, and fighting died
Blanche Olin Twiss. in Seribnsr's.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
SENATE DRY FORCES
Offer final MEASURE
Jones. Of Washington. Introduces
Amendment to Bill.

Prohibitionists are losing no time
in beginning their fight for a Fed
eral bone-dry law. Senator WesIsr
Jones. Of Washington. one OF The
dry leaders. put in a prohibition
amendment yesterday which must ba
considered Wednesday by the Agr-
cultural Committee. Despite predic-
tions that the status Of the liquor
question has already been set. aud
that things will remain as they now.
are" the prohibitionists are CONVINCE
ed they can not only put the amend
ment through the committee. hut
through the Senate
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
Local Plumber Strangles
To Death Trying to Dri2k
Water from Bath Spigot

While attempting TO drink water
from q spigot in the bathroom Of 1904
Twelfth street southeast yesterday.
Ammon A. johnson. 50 years old, a
plumber. living at o203 Nichols avenue
southeast. fell choking to the floor
and stranCled to death.
An investigation of til" mans death
by Acting Coroner Carr revealed that
the man suffered from throat trouble.
The huid failed TO pass down John
sons throat. and he stranSlcd before
assistance reached him.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
A LINE o. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.
BY John kendrIck Bangs.
AN ENCOU NTER.

AN ENCOU NTER.
saw mother Hen today
surrounded by her chicks
y fluffy thing with feathers gray,
And full of fussy tricks.
But when she deemed that l was there
To work some injury
into the young that were her care,
\ Fighter Bold was she!
She ruffied up her feathers fine,
And with defiant eye
She stood as on the firing line
And dared me pass her by.
And was glad that cen the Hen
Had not that mental twist
We find in those bdCk-boneless men
We class as "Pacirst."
Copyright, I9Is)
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

tocols notwithstanding You cannot argue over the
rights of man the rights of nations with bandit
who has halter about your neck The strangula-
ton of Russia may be slow. But, as things look
now, it will continue until the victims last kopeek
is transferred to the strangler's pocket.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

the Waldorf-Astoria: nickS a minia-
ture electric fan from handkerchief,
turns on the storage battery and holds
up whirrinE fan to her face as she
walks grandly on to her tuftCd hmou-
sine. Some other women saw her.
There was a rush to buy the minia-
ture electric fans. They sold like hot
cakes. And the lady who made her
exit from the Waldorf happened TO be
in the employ of the manufacturer as
stenographer.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

five years; in Tennessee for six years,
Rhode Island requires three
fifths majority and New Hamrshir"
a two-thirds majority OF thu votes
cast on an amendment for its ad0p-
ton. The following States require a
majority of the largest number of
votes cast at the election, not simply
on the amendment: Arkansas. Illinois.
Minnesota. Mississippi. Nebraska. Ok
lahoma. South Carolina and Tenncs-
see require Il majority of the highest
number of votes cast for representa-
tives in the legislature. Thus in all
Of these States the ballots not marked
for or against an amendment are
counted as opposed. The requirements
in Indiana and New Mexico are cited
above. In these twelve States it l.
almost impossible to amend the con-
stitution."
Following on the heels OF Senator
Rorah's speech asking for continual
and searching light on all foreign
matters, President Wilson refused to
give to the American people the
message he intended for Mexico and
which he delivered to the Mexican
editors at the White House the other
day There are many members Of
Congress who are deeply interested
in this. and some OF them deplore II
exceedingly.
There should be no worry I'm this
connection. however. There is no
vital principle at stake no vital step
in our relations with Mexico. II
there were the President would very
likely be justified in giving it 10 the
people 1t not being a vital matter il
was thought at the White HOUSE tn"
American people could stand to wait
for il until later.
THE OBSERVER.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11

In the WoOlworth building. on III"
ground floor. there are two large office
spaces vacant. On the windows are
signs For Rent Apply L. :. Rail-
road Administration" Farther down
Broadway You will see similar signs.
Farther up Broadway you will see
like announcements. So. too. in other
parts of the city. There used to he
eighty establishments maintained in
the metropolis by railroads as head
quarters for their passenger and
freight representatives. Now there
are six.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-11
by o. o. MCINTYRE.

New York. June 10.-Patrons Of
the jazz life are invariably patrons
of the luxurious Turkish baths that
dot the Tenderloin. the police have
found. The laws eagles have al
ready swooped down upon these
steamed hang-outs and caught
hundreds of draft-dodgers. cafe
fianeurs and devotees OF idleness.
1t was in a Turkish bath that the
East Side gunmen were coached TO
pistol the gambler Rosenthal. In
these marble rendezvous other sinis-
ter crimes have been hatched. Tho
Turkish bath-house nearly always
there are few in New York T"-
sDectable-draws its bulk Of trade
from the king-pins Of the under
world.
That abnormal neurOtic The Fly
ling Fish" who for a time tcrrorized
sections OF the city. is said to have
nightly visited a downtown Turk
ish bath perhaps in the hope OF
steaming out the evil spirits that
prompted him in devious crimes.
The Turkish bath begins to show
signs of life in New York after .
o clock when the stuss-houses close
and when the night-birds quit their
non-Csscntial vocations for relaNa-
ton In the glass-enclosed and
sound proof rooms where approach
from any side can be seen, master
criminals can discuss the business
at hand with no fear of betrayal.
There is always a grisly assort-
ment-hawk-no men, shifty eyed
foreigners. pale youths whose arms
are tatooed with the needle. pugilis-
tic followers with bull-necks and
cauliflowered ears and they talk in
a jargon all their own. They are
Contcmptuous of all save their own
ilk
Thtv are not interested in the war
except how to escape il. The infin-
itc fact that men are passing
through Armagcddon as through a
fire that cannot touch them has no
effect on their bcnumbe moral
sense. To loaf and live is their
hearts desire.
SO foul is the average Tenderloin
Turkish bath that some proprietors
of perfectly respectable baths are
seeking to change the name. Tur-
key is an ally OF the modern Attilas.
they argue. so why not call the
Turkish bath the American bath?
Wartime ditties are taking a humor-
Gus vein instead of sentimental. Up
at the Midnight Frolic. little Eddie
Cantor. who is the product of small
time western vaudeville circuit and
now gets $500 a week on Broadway.
is singing "If He Can Fight Like He
Can Love. Good Night Germany"
Over at the Winter Garden. Henry
Lewis. product of the Bronx. i: con-
vulsing his audiences with I'D Like
% Sec the Kaiser with a Lily in Ills
Hand" The title of the song being
rendered to the tune Of Chopin's
Funeral March. And in the caharetS
they are singing Were All Going
Calling on the Kaiser
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