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The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
WILSON AGAINST
BEER EMBARGO
UNTIL NEEDED
Executives Letter to Shep-
pard Read in Senate
by Recipient.

President Wilson's letter on the RAN
dali prohibition amendment to the
food stimulation bill was made public
IN the Senate yesterday by Senator
Sheppard, to whom II was addressed.
Senator Smith. Of South Carolina, act
ing chairman OF the Senate Agricultu-
raj Committee. announced that he
would call a meeting to consider the
Randall amendments
Now that the President has declared
himself against the amendment, there
is no idea that II will survive DR.. Z.
c. Dinwiddie. secretary Of the Anti
Saloon League. said yesterday he
would rather fight for bone-dry pro-
hibition on a, straightout issue, any
way. He said he and other prohibi-
ton leaders would soon press the
amendment by Senator Jones. of
Washington. which prohibits the use
Of foodstuffs in liquors, but does not,
like the Randall amendment, prevent
the use of an appropriation IL II is
not passed. The letter the President
wrote to Senator Sheppard reads:
President Distressed.
Frankly, was very much dis
tressed by the action of the House /
10 not Inlnk that II Is wise or falr 10
attempt to put such compulsion on
the executive in a matter in which he
has already acted to the limit OF his
authority. What is almost entirely
overlooked Is that there are, I am in
formed, very large stocks OF whisky
in this country. and 1t seems to me
quite certain that, IL the brewing Of
beer were prevented entirely aIons
With the other drinks. many of them
harmless. which are derived from
food or foodstuffs, the consumption OF
whisky would be stimulated and in
creased to a very considerable extent.
MY own judgment is that il is wise
and statesmanlike to let the situation
stand as it is for the present, until at
any rate I shall be apprised by the
Food Administration that it is ne -es-
sary in the way suggested still fur
ther to conserve the supply of food
and foodstuffs. The Food Admins
tration has not thought II necessa. "
to go any further than we have In
that matter already gone.
Is Important.
st thank YOU most cordially, Sena-
tor. for your kindness in consulting
me in this matter, which is OF very
considerable Importance and has a
very direct bearing upon many col
lateral questions"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
German Peace Drive
Now Predicted.

London, June. 6.-Reports FROM
the German borders tell OF prcpara-
tions for a new German peace Of
fensive. Military critics, Eowcver.
believe the Germans will hurry
their offensive in the field before
a speeding up in the American
transport service cuts the numeri-
cal superiority Of the Germans on
the West front.
Premier ClemenceaU's speech be-
fore the Chamber of Deputies, and
Secretary Daniels promise that the
lanes TO France will be kept open,
as well as the Supreme War Coun-
ellis statement, are regarded as the
advance answers to German peace
offerings. which may come in the
scheduled Reichstag address by
Chancellor Count Won HertIing.
The opinion here is that the u
boat activities on the American
coast are only stiffeninE American
determination.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
LEWIS OPINES
0FFIcIALTALK
BROUGHT SUBS
Illinois Solon Says Untrue
Political Charges Heart E
ened Germans.
so THEY SENT U-BOATS
Lodge Defends Navy-Says
Vigilance Was Exercised
All Possible.

'If my personal opinion were asked
for the reason for the visit Of the
German submarines to our coast, I
would say it had been brought about
by the statements of certain men,
bers Of the United States Senate" /"
declared Senator James Hamilton
Lewis, of Illinois, to his fellow SEN
ators yesterday.
The statement was a bombshell. 1t
precipitated excitement Immediately.
Senator Nelson. of Minnesota, asked
Does the Senator think he can
stop the German submarines by an
assault upon the Republican party 90
The words Republican party have
not been used by me-" replied Sem
ator Lewis. But IL the accuse tions
I have made appeal to the Senator
as fitting the Republican party. I
am unable to protect 1t from that
/ charge. 1 die not accuse the Re-
! publican party: to do so would be
unfair. 1 used the words persons
| and. certain officials in public life "
During the discussion Senator
Lodge stoutly defended the navy
against an attacking editorial read
from a Philadelphia newspaper, by
Senator Brandegee, of Connecticut
"The Navy Department has taken
every precaution that human fore
sight could suggest" said Senator
Lodge. Il have no doubt that in
the newspaper Offices there are men
who might have done it better but
unfortunately, they are not charged
with that duty"
The Massachusetts Senator said
1t was highly improbable" that u
boat bases existed along this or the
Canadian coasts.
I the possibility of base in the Gulf
of Mexico on Mexican territory.
Lodge Defends Daniels.
In my Judgment the Navy and
Navy Department, Secretary, AS
sistant Secretary, Chief OF Staff, and
all the officers have done everything
that human foresight could sug-
Sest."
Senator Lewis expressed himself
cmphatically. saying:
With perfect freedom to my con-
science, 1 will say it was not un-
til Germany was apprised by in
accurate accusations and unjustified
iInpeachments from many sources
in official places that the govern
ment was honeycombed by fraud
! that she took this step. Not until
| she had heard that the administra-
! tion was interlarded with crime and
inefficiency, that there was no air
craft. the money had been spent
along questionable lines, corruption
and pollution generally pervaded
; every department of the nation,
/ we had fallen down and were un-
/ able to defend ourselves.
The charges were without foun-
daticn, but led to a false conclu-
sion, and induced Germany to take
| the step. She was invited here by
! these"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
ALSACE HAPPY UNDER
FRENCH RULE, CLAIM
Official Dispatch Says Germans Lied
About Clemenceau's Visit.

An official French dispatch yester.
day denies vigorously the assertion of
the Vossiche Zeitung that Premier
Clemenceau was coldIy received on
his recent visit to Alsace.
Eye Witnesses" says the dispatch
tell us of the happiness. prosperity
and wealth Of the Alsatians, who are
already redeemed to France. Other
witnesses tell us of the horrors OF
police rule and all the misery raging
in German Alsace. We have seen the
Alsatians who have escaped from the
murder, burning and pilIage of the
German troops at Bournswiller and
Sengern.
In French Alsace We have not re-
QUESTIONED the bells, the doorknobs
the mattresses, the corn and the pota-
toes. We have not permanently es.
tablished court martials and political
espionage, nor forced loans for wal
funds. nor sent women and children
to the trenches"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
R. R. EMPLOYEES SAID
TO BE DEFYING BOARD
Schenectady Line Operatives Still
On Strike Against Advice

Defiance of the National War Labor
Board by the orspnized operatives of
Ine Schenectady Railway Company
who have been on strike for several
Gays, was charged In a statement is
sued by the board last night.
The men Continue to remain out
against the advice of their interna-
tional officers and in spite OF the urr-
ent request OF the National War La
Dor Board that they return to work
at once and join with the company
In submitting the controversy to this
board for adjustment" saws the
statement.
Nine cents an hour increase is de-
manded by the strikers. Officers of
their local unions have wired the
board they will not return to work
until they get Il. .
The line tied UP by the strike SUD-
plies transportation between Schen-
ectady, Albany, Waterford, Troy and
Saratoga, where important war in
dustries are served, the board asserts.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
Il WAS KILLER
AT$15 A WEEK"
ADMITS GUNMAN
John Esposito Makes Amaz,
ing Confession in New
York Court.

New York. June 6.-"I was a killer
at SIS a week-sure But once in a
while the boss would slip rue some
thing extra, something for myself"
Nonchalently. in a conversational
tone, John Esposito, alias John Lefty.
admitted before Justice Crane in
General Sessions today. that he was a
hired assassin. Saving his own skin
by turning States evidence I'm the
trial Of Giro Terranova for the alleg-
ed murder OF Joseph de Mato, a rival
gambler, and Charles LOMBARD, Es-
posito smiled as he told his story. dis
playing perfect teeth. Terranova was
accused Of engaging four killers to
rid himself Of his rivals, the staying
OF lombard being an incident. Espo-
sito claimed.
At the conciuson OF Esposito's 5
amazing testimony. Judge Crane di-
rected the jury to acquit Terranova,
as the States witnesses were alleged
accomplices.
Esposito displayed manifes. pride in
his record as a killer and I'm his claim
that he had never told a lie" He
was first hired as a strong-armed
"slugger." according to his testimony,
and then as a full-fledged killer, after
he had demonstrated his peculiar fit-
ness. by a boss who assigned his as
sassions for Contracts
Hired to Murder.
"A man had been hired TO murder
De Mato before We did, but he got
cold feet. said Esposito. so then
Terranova caRie' To my boss to get tho
job DONE" ,Esposito named a Brook
lyn ssloonkeeper as the boss who
hired the killer" and "slugger''
gangs. They brought me in when the
other killer got cold feet and told
employed me through my boss TO
make a good job of it," Four killers
were assigned. he explained but he
was to do the work.
But you see, ! had never seen De
Mato," he said, land / made a mis-
take. / killed Charles lombard. but
my work and killed De Mato. The
on the job
asked Martin w. Littlcton, the defen-
dants counsel.
"Only four" modestly admitted the
/ witness. Il was used first as a slug
ger. The boss was employed to have
plenty of guys done up. 1 done them
up. They were strangers 10 me. and
didn't have nothing against them.
Some were taken to the hospital. They
were always satisfied with my work. -
Esposito said his other victims were
Nicholas Terranova, brother of the ac-
cused man; Charles Umbriaro and
Andres Ricci. He declared he did not
actually shoot Nicholas Terranova.
but was out to get him.
Nicholas was a pal of yours, wasn't
he?" Esposito was asked.
Sure. but that didn't matter. That
was a different matter. l was acting
under instructions from the boss" said
the witnes with a shrug of the
shoulders.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07

No Preliminary Bombsrdmeat.
The attack was aimed at obIiterat-
ing salient protrUding into Franco
American lines. and the men wen:
over the top at O'Clock at the sound
Of the officers whistles. without pre-
liminary .bcmbardment
As it was a surprise operation, ar
tillery preparation was dispensed
with. Owing to the comparative
scarcity Of artillery and also OWN
to the fact that neither side has
consolidated its lines. there. were -
elaborate cJnCTete trenches to kno-I.
out with high explosives.
Both sides merely dug in. llnS scat
tered slong the battle. zone there arn
little hollows ard shell-holes serving
as miniature trenches. The A-.eri-
cans ConcentI sted last night n "a
CJf:e and got ready for The attack.
The Gcrmns sent over a considerable
number OF gas shells. but the Nom
bardment was fruitlcss, since tie
Americans wore masks
Defense, Scast.
Just after dawn the attack broke.
and the Americans spranE forward.
cnCounterinG ro barbed wire nor de-
defensive POSITIONS except machine
Eunners. The terrain OF the battle
comprised waving wheat, fields o'
corn. and small woods.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
Belgian Regiment
All Awarded Cross.

The entire Ninth Belgian Infantry
Regiment has been awarded the Cross
Of KnightEood in the Order Of Leo
pold. according to a cablegram to the
Belgian Legation here yesterday. The
regiment was decorated for its bra
very at the battle Of Merckem, April
II. when it turned back a great Ger
man thrust at the line north of the
Ypres salient and saved the left flank
Of the British army. capturing 500
Germans and 100 machine guns.
The royal decree also authorizes
seven other regiments and one bat
terry to inscribe on their banners and
cannon the word "Merckem," in honor
Of their participation in this fight.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
Germans Claim
$1,000 Prisoners in Drive.

Berlin, via London. June Ga war
office summary Of the booty taken
since May q, when the drive between
Scissors and Rheims began, gives
the following figures:
More than 5000 prisoners, including
l.J00 officers.
More than $50 guns
Two thousand machine guns.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
Hospital Ship
Regentes Sunk.

London, June ga dispatch from
The Hague reports that the hospital
ship Koningen Regentes has been sunk
by a mine on Leman Bank. -Four
stokers are missing.
A British delegation to the war
prisoners conference. including Sir
George Cave. were not on board the
destroyed vessel II Is believed. how
ever, that the party may he aboard
the steamship sindore. which rescued
the survivors Of the Kouingen Re-
gsateA
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
FRENCH.

Paris, June 6.-French and AmerI-
can troops today attacked and ad-
vanced to a depth of a kilometer on
the front between yeuiIly-Ia- Poterie-
Bussaires tnorthweSs of Chateau
Thierry) taking 20 prisoners, the war
ONCE annoGaced tonight.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
10 German Planes Dowued.

Paris. June 6-Nineteen German
machines were brought down by the
French yesterday, the war office an
nounced tonight. Twenty-Five tons of
explosives were dropped on the enemy
zone. A great fire was caused by
bombs at the Fere-en-Tardenois Rail-
way station.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
T. R. Leaves for Middle West.

New York, June e.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt. accompanied by Mrs. Roose,
welt. left for the Middle West this af-
terDoon on a weeks speaking tour to
urge patriotism Rrough sducation
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
CHINA TO DEPORT GERMANS.
Decision Affects 10000 Who, Will
.4 Be Sent to Australia.

Toxic. June 6.-China. it was learn
ed authoriatively here tonight, has
decided to deport to Australia all
German subjects. The decision af-
3ects nearly 1000 Germans
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
Rumor Russia to Renesotiate

Copenhagen, June 6.-There is a
strong rumor here, said to be from
Berlin ofilcial circles, that Russia
has accepted the German proposal
to re-negotiate the Brest-Litovsk
treaty at Berlin.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
BRITISH.

London. June 6.-Tonight's report
from Field Marshal Haig follows:
Hostile local raids were repulsed
by the French at night time in the
neighborhood of Locre CFlandcrsD. }.
There is nothing further to report" q"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07
Jan Minister S eesBafour.

London, June e.-The Japanese,
Ambassador had a conference with
Foreign Minister Arthur James
Balfour today ..g ia.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07

cosuNuEp ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1918-06-07

LET THE WASHINGTON
HERALD CLASSIFIED PAGE
ACCOMMODATE You.
The state herald., 1918-08-16

OVER 76 per cent. Of the sugar used in the United
~ States Is delivered by ships. There is produced
about 100000 tons of beet sugar and 250000 tons Of
cane sugar in louisiana The total consumption of the
United States about 900 tons of sugar. which
makes about $3.50, 900 tons of refined sugar.
our coasts were bockaded as Germany's now are,
would have available for the of the people Of the
United States only pound of for four
Under such circumstances there doubt that the
American people would get along this limited supply
without complaint.
The United States Food Administration is asking
every American household to use not than two
pounds Of sugar per person each month for domestic
use. Reducing sugar consumption here that
will be able to help supply the needs of France Eng
land and Italy. Sugar conservation on the American
table also means conservation of ships.
The Army and Navy have sent out an IS o. S." call
Munitions to France. in order that may keep the fight
ing front where is and not allow to extend to
our own homes" Is the message.
There is ample sugar in the world for all require
ments-n fact there is large surplus but account
Of the ship shortage it is not available for in this
country.
Java, which produces Is per cent. of the worlds
cane crop, Is too far removed It requires $50 to 160
days for q ship to 60 to Java and return.
The state herald., 1918-08-16
$3.50 RULINGS
STILL IN FORCE
SAYS FOOD CHIEF

A Misunderstanding which threat.
ems TO be serious has arisen In osn-
neetion with n recent order Of the
Food Administration. releasing house
wives OF Colorado who voluntarily
placed their homes on an absolutely
wheatless basis until harvest from
their pledge. This release from the
nbsolutely.wheatless.pledge was In no
way Intended TO carry the Impression
llnt the 1880 rulings have been abol
lshed or that tho wheat saving BRO
gram should be cast aside.
In spite OF the great harvest that
has been granted to America, wheat
saving must go on" declared Thomas
d. stearns. Federal Food Administra.
tor for Colorado. "It would BE- ne
height OF shortsightedness for the
United States. with bitter war ahead
OF her and possible years Of short
crops. 10 eat up her wheat now In.
stead OF creating vast national store.
house from which sho and her Allies
can draw ns long as war lasts"
The state herald., 1918-08-16
SPIRIT OF FRANCE
CLOVIS IN SACRIFICE
OF LITTLE CHILDREN

Much has been told Of the spirit
of France since the war began.
Many heroic things = victories,
sacrifices, courage beyond belief,
accomplishing resistance to the
slow agony of hunger, cold and
personal loss, have developed from
this marvellous, idealistic devo-
ton to their own land.
But listen to this tale, ye who
feel abused because your morning
is not as sweet as Of yore:
Last winter sugar was scarce in
France, even as it is now, so scarce
that it was and is an almost un-
known luxury to many.
Officials Of the Red Cross de-
oided to invite the school children
of Paris to luncheon. So all the
small folks of the city were gath
cred together and feasted on the
great cups of chocolate which is
their delight, with an ample sup
ply of bread.
Then because candy is no longer
made in France, because the land
Of French pastry knows pastry no
more, because there must be sur.
prise, final treat, a "bonne
bouche," each little guest, out Of
the stores of the Red Cross, was
given to eat lump Of sugar, ono
of the half dominoes Of loaf
sugar.
There were smiles Of thankA
grateful words of delighted ap-
probation from these children Of
Paris, starved for sweets through
so many weary months.
But then-a pause.
A few OF the scores Of children ate
their sugar joyously; others looked at
II longlngly; but most OF II was at
once whisked out of sight, clasped
closely in little hands. slipped into
tiny pockets.
Then came surprised questionings
from those giving AMI serving the
luncheon-and whispered, half.shy ex.
plantations in response
Yes, yes. every one loved sugar,
but" and then Il was discovered that
each small person had the same
thought, born of the wonderful spirit
Of France, quite without other prompt.
Ing.
II the sugar were taken home, saved
quite carefully. II might be put into q
tiny box and sent to soldier, fight.
Ing at the front for France.
We In America now are asked to
eat not more than two pounds Of sugar
month-which Is far more than the
French are getting-in order that We
may send part of our usual amount
to our own soldiers In France and that
we may share with these little French
patriots.
The state herald., 1918-08-16
Summons on Application for Rssistrasioa
State Of Colorado
County Of Phillips In the district cour+

State Of Colorado =.
County OF Phillips In the district cour<
No 10
In the matter Of the application Of WaItsr q
stia,ton to resisted title to the land heren.S,.-
desciibod, plaintiff vs. Emanuel Decker and tn.
Western Loan and Investment Company
and all other persons parties unknown cI.,r,.
Ing any right. tit<. estate. lien or in,.r...
in the real estate described In the~applic,t, |,
herein. Defendants.
The People of the State of Colorado to the .b,, .
nxmed Defendants Greeting:
You are hereby summoned and REQUIRED N
swer the application of the applicant PLAINTIFF I,
the above entitled application for regis.r, tim
OF the following land situate in Phillips Co, r,v
Colorado. to-wit;
The South East Quarter Section ror,,,,,
Township Fort, Gu, W. =.
of the Sixth Princpa'Ncridian fs,--fs.iz,7i
and To flo your -n- v..4 riH
81 X n saia osr.s.
said County Yithin twenty da,s after tbc se,v.s.
o, tins sunA Asns upon you, exclusive Of the DAY
Of such service: and IL you iail to answer NJ, ,aA
application within the time Aforesaid. tn, 'sppii.
cant plaintiffin this ton will apply to the Court
Tor the relief demanded in the application hsrsin
Witness. W. G. Holland. clork Of said cou,t
and the seal thereof. at Holyoke In said eount,
and State. this lrt day of June. "A, D, 1918
W.. G. Holland.
seal. Clerk.
The state herald., 1918-08-16
COLORADO RESORTS HELP
HOOVER

One hundred md fifty OF colorado's
resort hotels arc helping the Food Ad.
ministrntion TO help to win the war
Menus from these establishing ents have
been sent to Washington by the No.
tel and Restaurant, Division Of ths
Colorado Administration ~ proof that
living up to tho regulations 10 ono of
10 DO. "'.
The state herald., 1918-08-16
Learn to Get Along Without Sugar

It has been done before. A hundred years ago
fined sugar unknown Our ancestors used honey and
you can honey also. Besides there syrups The
natural sugars Of fruits will today they did
turies ago. You will get all the sugar you need in this
way. The Allies do 1t now. England which before the
war used sugar than did, has but two pounds
per head . month now; France one and half pounds
and Italy only Show yourself patriotic American
and use less than your ration. This is but slight sacr
fce as compared with all that the Allies doing Do it
yourself.
The state herald., 1918-08-16
Sugar Is Scarce

You can help win tho war by
making one lump OF sugar do
tho work OF two.
Use sugar sparinsly. Use
mono NJ all II you can do with.
out. ~
Limit yourself to the maxi.
mum Of two pounds per month
surar tlaekers and choats can
undoubtedly find ways Of beat.
inE tho Food Administrator
sugar system. Rcd bloodcd
Americans whose heart Ia with
The soldiers In Frncc. won't
SUGAR means Ships.
Ships mean soldlora,
Soldiers mcnn--ViCToRY,
The state herald., 1918-08-16

Almost 20 por cent Of all the SUGAR
consumed In this country D used IN
the households, Women Of America.
make the sugar no r-nnnd
The state herald., 1918-08-16
Notice ofAdjustment Day
ate Of August Pfingsten deces,od

Notice Establishment Day
Estate of August Pfngsten deceased
No
Au persons having claims against said sstats
pro hereby notified to present them for adjus>.
msnt to the county court Of Phillips county Colo.
rado. on the 10th day of September A D 1918
II Paint er. Administrator
For sale. gD,l nili,; and cane seed
Samples can be seen at the arrald ,..
hce. J. f. Drabiap
The state herald., 1918-08-16
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate Of Alex Sederbura deceased
AL persons having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present them for adjust.
ment to the county court of Phillips county colo
rado on the LIST day Of July A d 1918
W Sederburg
Administrator
The state herald., 1918-08-16
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

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