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The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
!CANADA'SS0N
FLOCK TO WAR
Every Boat Brings Them
from the u. S. Ready
for the Front.

Vancouver. B. c.. Aug. 17.-Can-
ada, already a country of old men.
women and children. is crouching
for a last spring.
Far and near, she has sent the
call to her remaining sons to rally
round the banner. already dyed with
the blood of those who have gone
to war.
From Mexico, South America and
the United States, they are answer
ing the call. Board any steamer.
any train leading to the great prov
ince to the north. and you, will see
them on their way.
Many have their families with
them. and some their mothers. On
recent steamer from Pacific ports
to Canada. 40 young men with their
relatives were on their way to the
great concentration camp at Vic
toria.
There is no peace movement in
Canada. The returned soldiers. of
whom there are now thousands
throughout the dominion, would
see that it was laughed to. scorn.
Canada, after four years of war.
is a machine bent on turning out
one product-Victory. She has pass
ed the stage of war hysteria which
now grips the United States.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
URGES DISCUSSION OF
AFTER-WAR INDUSTRY
Luther c. Steward Would Have
Union Consider Readjustments.

That readjustment Of industry af-
ter the war. to prevent unemploy-
ment and maintain efficiency, be dis
cussed at the annual convention of
the National Federation of Federal
Employees is, urged by Luther C.
Steward. nationaf president of the
organization. in a letter sent out
to ALL oficers. and dele
gates of the federation. g. :
"a sound. governmental policy is
necessary" Mr.. Steward explains in
this letter. Ito meet the critical; con-
ditions after the war. The conven-
tion, which is to be held int Chicago
on September 8. should formulate
the broad general principles that we
believe shouid-be- established to in
sure the right reconstruction pro-
gram. This program provides for
old age, health and unemployment
insurance: minimum wage 1egisla-
ton; back-to-land movement en-.
couraged by taxation of,unused ag-
ricultural land; sreadjusted income.
Inheritance and excess profits taxes
and control of the prices of, staples
for the protection of the wage work
ers and the consumers"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
GERMANS MAKING
NEW HINDENBURG
LINE OF DEFENSE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
from q prisoner in the last few days
fighting says:
Our resources OF aviation are so
feeble and SO absorbed by observation
work that we are unable to chase low
flying enemy planes. The complaints
Of troops that they are being bombed
and attacked by machine guns from
low-nying enemy machines cannot be
needed They must protect themselves
against such attacks with their own
machine guns and anti-aircraft FIRE"
The order was issued to the 1sSd In
fantry Regiment.
The allied high command. while
maintaining pressure Oh the German
armies both in Picsrdy and on the
Vesle, Is believed to be preparing a
new blow.
Details OF the operations In the Las
signy-Noyon area indicate that no
fresh troops are being thrown into
the struggle by the allies for the
present. Allied activity is confined 10
defeating German raids which are in
creasing in frequency all along the
front. The enemy is making frantic
efforts to obtain information OF the
allied plans. His scouting machines
are feverishly busy.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

<sespIant
. OFFERINGS VEGETABLES.
quickly best lots The
basket while Delawar readily brought
still in
e
boys over there and those who do their
products from the nearby
both
stated all products
grades should
ished that dayin the they
of Columbia administration. ~ ~ - ~ ~
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
LNOTYPER BRIDEGROOM
SOON WILL BE A SOLDIER

Edward y. McNelis received con-
gratulations and best wishes yester-
day from his fellow-workmen on his
recent marriage and at the same time
on his prospective entrance into the
United States Army.
He will be the thirty-eighth en-
pioye Of the Washington Herald TO
enter the army. He was employed
as linotype operator.
BcNelis and his bride left last night
TO continue their honeymoon, which
will be arbitrarily brought to q close
when MeNelis entrains for Camp
Lee, August g.
Mrs. McNelfs was Miss Esther Alice
Hubbard. She was employed In the
Department OF Agriculture. Her
home IL az Richmond, Va.
Her friends upon learning Of her
marriage started a very commendable
idea in wedding presents. They pre-
.sented the newly welded pair with
several books offwar savings stamps.
+, After visiting with the bride in
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
II. c. HOOVER
GIVEN HONOR
BY BELGIUM
Named Honorary Citizen
and Friend Of Belgian
Nation.

An unprecedented honor has been
bestowed upon Herbert c. Hoover by
the Belgian government. according 70
a statement issued last night at the
Belgian legation Mr.. Hoover has
beensnamed an honorary citizen OF
Belgium and friend OF the Belgian ma
ton. This Is without precedent.
The decree does homage "a the
forceful personality Of Mr.. Hoover.
who was at the head OF the colossal
undertaking Of feeding Belgium.
Mr.. Hoover has recently been re-
eeived ana entertained with every evi-
dence of cordial friendship by King
Albert and the Belgian government.
Mr.. Hoover was accompanied by Mr..
Poland, director of the committee for
the relief OF Belgium. in England.
They were received by ministers OF
the Belgian government, and after a
conference with them dined with King
Albert.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
KILMER, POET, KILLED.
Writer on Lusitania Disaster Dies
on Battlefield in France.

New Brunswick, n. J.. Aug. IL
SerSt Joyce Kilmer of the 165th Regi-
ment. the American poet whose burn
ing lines upon the Lusitania crime
stirred many thousands, has been
Killed on the battlefield. it was learned
at his home here today.
He had made an enviabIe name as
a writer of verse and prose when
America entered the war. He was
married and had four children, Nit
conceived that duty called him to the
front. Enlisting first In the Seventh
Regiment. New York, he was soon
transferred to the 165th. in whose
ranks he fought when he made the
supreme sacrifice.
He was graduate of Columbia
University. and. although but q
at the time OF his enlistment,
had already become we'll known by
his writings and lecturing.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
Forgot Date Of Wedding
But Secured His Divorce

Los Angeles.-Dan H Margowsky
was unable to recall whether he was
married in May or December when
he applied to Judge Avery. here for
a divorce. The court then asked hin,
whether 1t was hot or, cold on his
wedding day. Margowsly said il was
cold. so Judge Avery decided the
Margowskys were married in Decem-
ber
Margowsky complained that his
wife refused TO kiss him when he left
Cleveland. Ohio. for California, and
also admitted that ':she no longer
loved him." Margowsky got his di-
Evorce after Judge Avery admonish-
ed him to remember the date OF
his next wedding
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
PHONE FOLK SEE BURLESON.
Workers Ask System Similar to
McAdoo's Railway Plan.

Two committees of telephone work
ers. representing the Joint Council of
Telephone Workers of New England
and the international Brotherhood of
electrical Workers, arrived in Wash
lngton yesterday for a conference with
postmaster General Burleson for the
purpose Of urging that the telephone
and telegraph administration estab-
ish similar machinery to that set up
by the railroad administration for ad.
1ustment of wages and working con-
ditions.
The telephone operators are repre-
sented by a committee of women,
which Is headed by Miss Julia O'Con-
nor. or Boston Miss Mary Mahoney
and Miss May Matthews. also of Bos-
ton. are the other members of the
committee
The mems committee is George l..
Kelly. John A Donoghue and John
z. Fitzgerald. all of Boston.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
HYDRO-FLIV LATEST
THING In MOTORS
Amphibious Car Seen on Street Of
Capital.

People Of Washington have seen
what appears to be motor boat
driven around on the pavement Upon
a closer investigation of this. however,
it proved to be Ford motor csr.
In fact 1t is amphibious, being
equally at home in the water and on
the land. 1t is the latest thing in
fiivvers, and is called the hydro-motor
car The hydro-fiv is made by the
Hydro-Motor Car Company, Of Cam
ton, Ohio. The car is under the direc-
ton Of Oliver Light who is conduct
ing the tests for the War Department
The car is made by building q water
tight body on the chassis OF any
standard car.
The power of the motor can be
changed from the wheels to the pro-
peller by simply shifting the gear.
Cars equipped with this body have
made a speed of thirty miles on land
and twelve on water. and cost s6s.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
BOMB BERLIN
. NOW FEASIBLE
SAYSAIR HEAD
Possibility This Fall, Ger
tainty Next Spring,
Brancker Holds.

The bombarding Of Berlin from the
air Is not far from realization.
American airplanes and American
aviators will take part in the great
est air raid of the war when II takes
place.
Il is possible The allies may drop
bombs on Berfsn this fall, and almost
certain that the Kaiser will be routed
out of bed in Potsdam palace by an
air bomb next spring at the latest.
This is the belief OF Gen. w. s.
Brancker, controller general Of equip
ment of the British air ministry, who
has been in, this country for several
weeks in consultation with govern
ment officials in charge Of aviation.
1T is within the realm of certainty"
says Gen. Brancker. that we can
send a fleet of airplanes to bombard
Berlin in the spring, il not this fall
as we have repeatedly bombed Co
logne and other cities on the Rhine.
I'VE have not sufficient planes for
a really big offensive. in my under
standing Of the term. We have plenty
OF airpIanes and can build plenty
more, but we lack engines, and we
have about reached capacity in en-
gine production.
Need Help of United States.
We need Americas help. her great
resources and her men. To get the
best results, the creation Of a sec
retary of air forces. or the equiva-
lent under whom air fighting. air.
plane production. equipment and per-
sonnel will be a separate branch OF
combat, just es the army or the
navy will be advisable.
We have built Up a big airplane
program to take the Liberty motor
and bomb Germany. but America
cannot now spare these motors. and
so fear our airplanes viii. be wasted
and the real offensive of the air
seriously delayed. Your air forces
ought to be organized on a tremen-
dbus scale. and that is what we look
10 America to do
In Gen. Brancker's opinion, IL 1t is
possible to fly to Berlin and back,
which is more than SO miles, the
fight across the Atlantic from New
fOundland to the Azores (the longest
lap Of the journey which is 100
miles, can be made. This will mean
an organization. airdromes and re-
pair plants in Newfoundland and the
Azores.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
GERMANS TAKE
KRONSTADT, SAYS
FINNISH REPORT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

main in. Moscow. and. from this it is
concluded at the State Department
that they are in no danger of being
molested.
Moscow is said to be almost entirely
in the hands of the social revolution
aries, as the Bolshevik authorities are
moving the governmental headquar-
tiers, including the state bank, as
rapidly as railroad communication will
permit.
, The report that the Germans have
seized and occupied the Russian naval
base at Kronstadt was not mentioned
in Consul General Poole's report or
otherwise. confirmed at the State De-
partment. Premier Lenine and War
Minister Trotzky. recently removed
their headquarters from Moscow to
Kronstadt.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
PEACH PITS HELP WIN WAR.

Yakima. Wash.-Peach pits from
the orchards of the Yakima Valley
are helping to win the war in the
front line trenches of Europe. The
pits are used in the manufacture
Of gas masks. the charcoal produced
from them having superior absor-
bent-snalities.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
War Sure Is Hell, Says
Yank; Gas Mask Stops
Chewing Of Tobacco

, Modern warfare rather than
prejudice is responsible for the de-
cline of the American habit of
chewing tobacco, say Y. N. C. A.
secretaries, who sell tobacco in the
canteens in France. It's the gas
mask that's done the trick. A
devotee of the plug is seriously
embarrassed when called upon to
don his gas mask. As dne southern
soldier put IL: with terbacca
bitin' inside yer, cheek, the oil gas
mask anchored tween yer teeth.
mustard gas all about We an no
chanct ter opeh yer mouth-war
sure is hell,'
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
Chicago Workers Pledge
! Selves to Stick to Job
As Long As Wor Lasts

Chicago. IIl.-'I promise that so
long as the war shall last I'll stick
to my job. I'll do an honest davis
work. slx days in the week and over
time II necessary. I'll do anything
the President of the United States
calls on me to do: So help me God"
This pledge was taken by $50 work
ers at the National Pneumatic Com
panys plant recently, after Lieut..
Robert iRenard. of the French high
commission. had told them that they
were as necessary to the men in
the trenches as the men in the
trenches were to those at home.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
CALL WATERWAYS MEET.
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Associa
hon to Hold Convention.

The Atlantic Deeper waterways
Association has issued -the official
call for the eleventh annual con-
vention { be held at Boston Sep
tember ~ to 81 inclusive. The CO.
operation of every oneSinterested in
tn movement OF freight. whether as
producer. manufacturer. carrier.
merchant or customer, is called for.
to- provide for the fu1lest,use of the
existing waterways for. war service,
and for the modernization ofiwater-
ways for better service in time of
peace.s a
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
SATURDAY FOR REGISTRATION
Half Holiday to Be Utilized for New
Draft Enrolment.

The nations greatest draft regis
tration win be held on a Saturday.
This announcement was made yester-
day by Provost Marshall General
rcrowder. Although Congress has not
saturday. because that day Is "a hall
holiday and the assistance of many
persons Tor the registration may be
had without disruption of business
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
TO SET SUGAR PRICE.
Sugar Producers Agree to Opera.
ton of Food Administration.

The Louisiana sugar producers
have endorsed a contract proposed
between the sugar producers and
the Food Administration, by. which
the equalization board will set the
price for the coming crop, in Louis
lana. The committee of seven.
representing the American Cane
Growers Association, committee
of seven appointed by the Food
Administration from Louisiana
members of the American Cane
Growers Association, and COM
mittee representing the New Or
leans Sugar Exchange adopted a
resolution to that effect.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
S DEATHS AT FLYING FIELDS.
Weeki Record Represents One
Fatality TO 4.406.5 Hours Flown.

Five deaths I'm aviation accidents az
flying fields in this country occurred
during the week ending August p.
1915 The deaths were as fonoxs.
Gerstner Field. Lake Charles. LOUIS
lana, i: Post Field. Fort sill. Okla
borna, i; Scott Field. BeIlevfIle. III. 1;
Taliaferro Field. Fort Worth. Texas. =
Total, s.
The I'VE deaths during the week
ending August 10 represent one fatal
ity for every 4,tes-s hours flown. OF
3e2.672 miles air travel.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
100 |. W. W. CONVICTED
OF 0BSTRUCTING DRAFT
Big Bill" Haywood Among Them,
Declares Il. W. W. Will Flourish. /"

Chicago. Aug. 17.-One hundred men,
bers of the l. W. W. on trial in
Federal court before Judge Londes
were found guilty today of obstruct-
ing the draft and conspiring to hin
der the Government in the conduct of
the war. The charge was brought
under the espionage act and carries
a maximum penalty OF ~ years in
prison. .l.-..
Big Bill Haywood, director and
credited with being the brains OF the
organization, was among those con-
victed. Following the reading of the
instructions to the jury by Judge
lands. Haywood said They are fair
enough"
The T. ". ". will continue to
flourish Haywood declared.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
DEATH OF SEN.
GALLINGER IS
SERIOUS LOSS
Issues in Senate Hang on
the Naming of His
successor.

News of the death OF Senator Jacob
II. Gallinger. of New Hampshire, was
iecsIved in Washington with SINCERE
regret by his colleagues in the Senate
and officials of the government.
\ straight-line Republican. an un-
swearing partisan. Senator Gallinger
rounded out the last five days of his
long service in the Senate with a
record of support OF every war meas
ure, demonstrating beyond question
that the patriot ruled the partisan.
The death of Senator Gallinger re-
moves from the Senate an ardent sup
porter of woman suffrage and prohib-
ton. If his successor. to be appointed
by the Governor of New Hampshire,
should be an opponent OF woman
suffrage it will mean almost surely
the defeat of the amendment at this
session.
situation In New Hampshire.
In considering the effect Of Senator
Gallinger's death on important issues
the political situation in New Hamp-
shire is the best guide. Senator
Hollis. a Democrat, and the first
Democrat from New Hampshire to sit
in the Senate for many years, is not
a candidate for reelection. The Demo-
Gratis of the State have centered upon
Eugene Reed as a candidate. He is
a former member OF the House and of
the Philippine Commission. and is a
man of great personal popularity.
Before Senator Gallinger's death.
as candidates for the Republican
nomination in tha primaries of Sep
tember ; there were lined up the
present governor of the State,
Henry W. Keyes; former governor,
r. II. SpAulding, and George H.
Moses. former minister to Greece.
Governor Keyes is regarded as
an old-line Republican while for
mer Governor Spaulding was re-
garded as a Progressive while in
office.
Spaulding for Suffrage.
II Governor Keyes should appoint
Mr.. Spaulding to succeed Senator
Gallinger- during the interim before
election. the appointment would un-
doubtedly mean a pro-suffrage vote
in the Senate. Also it would give
Governor Keyes clear field for
the long term in the Senate to sue
ceed Senator Hollis. while Mr..
Spauldfng. as the successor to Sem
ator Gallinger. would naturally be
in line for election to serve out the
three years of the unexpired term
of Senator Gallinger.
The critical illness of Senator
Ollie James. of Kentucky, steadfast
opponent to the suffrage amend
ment and also to war prohibition.
really holds the key to the situa-
tion in the Senate. The latest re-
ports of his conditions indicate that
death is near.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

After flying from France to Eng
land, Capt Pierrou and Lieut.. Rous-
seau, two French airmen, were killed
by the fall OF their machines at Houn-
slow. when they were within q quar-
ter of a mile Of their destination
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

Beech logs that formed 800 years
ago the foundations Of winchester
Cathedral London. were q few years
ago found to be in sound condi-
tion. although they had been ex-
posed to water for six centuries
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
Air Battles Rage Over
Yank Vesle Front.

With the Americans on the Vesie
Aug. 17.-There has been considerable
aerial activity on this front in the
last twenty-four hours. Infantry ano
artillery activity has been limited
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

According TO the Petit Journal, a
proposal to establish aerial postal
service between Paris and ST.. Ma
zaire: and between Paris, Marseilles
and Nice is under consideration.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Nc
Nelis win take her, 70 his home in
Wilkes-Barre. Pa They viii visit
there with his parents until q is time
for him TO 70 70 Camp Lee.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

Evidence before the interstate
|.commission in Australia shows that
Japan is now .the chief source of
supply for drapery imports. I'M
ports of soft goods ere valued at
tI50 900 compared with -sss0,eee IN.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18

Standard suits win shortly be on
sale in France. As. only .. 900, yatas
OF standard cloth have been made. the
suits will for the. time being be re-
seyyed for refugees. DISCHARGED men.
add -s1xniler -eeses. ;
The Washington herald., 1918-08-18
Market Tips for Housewives.

Prices retailers
prices consumers. administration ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-27
AMERICANS ADD STRENGTH TO
ALLIED DEFENSE IN BATTLE

similar 20 tina; which nearly turned
the nynR drive a, Cambria into q
bad defeat
In any event. American and allied
military men here say confidently
that while the allies may yield more
ground. the hochc has about shot his
bolt and cannot make this drive a
victory. The greatest optimism pre-
walls aN 10 the outcome.
Acting Chief 81 staff March f. in
constant touch with developments
a. they affect the whole allied prob
lem. and particularly the American
end thereof. Gen. Bliss. a; the In.
ter allied war council. in keeping him
advised Of tho most intimate details
Pcrxhinr Reports
a report from Bliss Last night 70
vcaled the main facts as contained In
yesterdays reports. while another
message from Gen. r.rNhing. per.
haps containing interesting data on
the drive. was in late last night for
DECIDING. March has promised to
give what information he safely can
as soon aa possible.
Loss Of territory means nothing.
they said. Loss OF men does. and II
tho German Unanswered into n posi-.
ton where he could push on 10 Paris
or the channel ports. then affairs
would be critical.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-27
ny CARL -. GROAT
rnifrd Press Correspondent

WASHINGTON. March :T.--The
allies are about 10 throw into tho
wcsi front death eauldron a mass Of
fresh. strong troops
This information was forthcoming
from reliable sources here today as
tho struggle appeared 10 be in a
somewhat siackrncd transition stage.
American forces are already talk.
ing a valiant share in tho Eoyr-
Soyon vortex. and II IL believed tina,
even further American strength IL
Included in the fresh reserves 20 be
hurled at the Germans
The numbers OF tho allied reserve
cannot he revealed under the censor.
ship. but II can be said that this
force In such that military men he.
lieve the bochc will be held and per.
haps thrown back.
Military strategy has prevented
the use OF this reserve before now
Within few days Its use win b. far
more effective than II Il had been
cast into tho struggle while the Ger.
man push was at It's height. experts
say.
May Start rincrrs
There IL some chance that the nj.
lies will develop n pincer movement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-27
ENEMY HALTED
IN PLACES BY
HARD ATTACKS

LONDON. March :7,-"Further
local fighting north and northeast OF
Albert" was reported by Field Mar.
shall Haig today.
THE situation here In unchanged"
he said.
I'm the neighborhood OF Bray, ns n
result OF enemy attacks yesterday
astride the Sommc, we were forced
back a short distance" Haig said.
South Of the Somme. n heavy Mt.
tack early Tuesday night, against
our new line. was repulsed after n
severe fight
at one point In the nciehborhood
Of tho river. the enemy forced his
way into our positions. but was
thrown back by counter attack"