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The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

II want all you people to do all you
can to help the Red Cross, for II Is
surely doing wonderful work over
here" wrote an appreciative Coving-
ton ua.) boy. Randolph Ray. who is
now on active service in France.
"Thank God for the American Red
Cross" was the opening message In a
letter written in France by Lieut..
Fred A. Boyd of Salt Lake City. Lieu
tenant Boyd has recently recovered
from Spanish fever contracted while
on duty in eastern France and his ap-
probation Of the Red Cross overseas
is born Of first-hand Information.
The American Red Cross is to as
sist the Santa Mlitaire in its study
of infectious jaundice malaria, the in
fections of the typhoid group, the
LESSONS resulting from refrigeration
and asphyxiating gases and certain
other wound infections.
The American Red Cross has es-
tablished nurseries in many parts Of
Italy where mothers can leave their
babies while they are harvesting the
crops.
lied Immediately for the purpose Of
undertaking the sale in this country Of
articles manufactured by interned al
lied prisoners in Switzerland. 1t Is the
intention to have the articles on the
market for the Christmas season.
"The Red Cross has brought the
only Joy and happiness in the lives Of
the prisoners" writes New Haven
soldier, now at Camp Limburg, Ger-u
many, to his mother. He received
food and smokes regularly from the
Red Cross.
The American Red Cross CanteenI
Service has issued directory quarter
ly which will be given to each troopI
train commander and which contains
directions for making use of the Can.
teen Service and its emergency medi-
cal resources. There are 685 can
teens now in operation in this country.
81 wish that I could in some wayl
make you understand that magnitude
of the work of the Red Cross" writes
Miss Harriet Root abroad with the
Wellesley College Canteen unit zone
runs across some phase Of its work
every day."
The Red Cross has many trades
and professions represented in it's
ranks as the army. One man cited
for bravery shown while distributing
chocolate and cigarettes under heavy
fire at the front was New York bank
er turned canteen worker.
Vegetable gardens for c0nvalescent
soldiers at the American army hos
pitals in France have proved so sue.
cessful, that the American Red Cross
has sent representative to this coun-
try to secure ten expert market gar
deners to direct such activities at all
American hospitals in France. To con-
valescent soldiers these gardens offer
useful and interesting occupation. In
many cases Of shell shock. farm work
is one Of the best rest0rntives. Other
patients enjoy the outdoor activities
also.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

u..rs Chas. Jacob, and A. Beadle
!, p.rwick, were businesA visitors
lse Tuesday.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

uessrs. o. J. Blanchard and A.
mryon Of this place, are spending
,versl days in Scott.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

Miss Felezia Pennison IS visiting
.,.t;ves in Morgan City.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13
RED CROSS scnooL FOR soYs.

The American Red Cross has estab-
Hshed q manual training school for
Belgian boys at vaulruz, Switzerland.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

A Red Cross bureau is to be organ
lied Immediately for the purpose Of
undertaking the sale in this country Of
articles manufactured by interned al
lied prisoners in Switzerland. 1t IS the
intention to have the articles on the
market for the Christmas season.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

"The Red Cross has brought the
only JOY and happiness in the lives Of
the prisoners" writes New Haven
soldier. now at Camp Limburg, Ger-l
many, to his mother. He received
food and smokes regularly from theI
Red Cross.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13
SPECIALITY STORE
SALE NOW GOING ON.

Z NOW IS YOUR TIME 10 BUY GOODS AT OLD-TME
II PRICES. WE ARE GETTING READY 10 MOVE
il AND MUST CLEAN UP ENTIRE STOCK.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

II want all you people to do NIL you
can to help the Red Cross, for 1t Is
surely doing wonderful work over
here" wrote an appreciative Coving-
ton (La.) boy. Randolph Ray. who is
now on active service In France
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

The American Red Cross Is to as
sist the Santa Miltaire in its study
Of infectious jaundice malaria, the in
fections of the typhoid group, the
LESSONS resulting from refrigeration
and asphyxiating gases and certain
other wound infections.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

The American Red Cross has es-
tablished nurseries in many parts Of
Italy where mothers can leave their
babies while they are harvesting the
crops.
The Morgan City daily review., 1918-12-13

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The American Red Cross Canteen
Service has issued a directory quarter
ly which will be given to each troop
train commander and which contains
directions for making use of the Can.
teen Service and its emergency medi.
cal resources. There are 6S5 can
teens now in operation in this country.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Woman, Field.

One OF our most welcome exchanges is month
ly-the Wells Fargo Messenger. Its editor has a
remarkable sense of proportion and appreciation.
This month, for instance, the issue is devoted to
Women in the Express" .t..
Brooklyn girl we are told is in training to
take the throttle express train. In hun
dred avenues woman is relieving man, for the men
Of the nation must fight
Fifteen thousand women responded recently to
patriotic call for help issued by the Canadian inn
periai munitions board, and the volunteers came
largely from women who did not need the money
but really desired to help in an emergency. One
woman we know of rode to her work in 5000
limousine, garbed in furs and silks She entered the
shop and put on overalls, worked eight hours at a
lathe and gave her wages to the Red Cross. That
was real service.
The Wells Fargo women were equally quick to
respond to the call and today they are found as
operators investigators, cashiers and accountants.
In fact, "our girls take interest in everything
that concerns our company" says the Messenger.
We cite this case to illustrate the point that
womans field is enlarging and will enlarge If one
company can secure adequate service in work hith-
erto done by men, others and will do the same.
And after it's all said and done, let us drop this
hint-that we are asking women to take our place,
but we are Withholding their right to help US make
better laws.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Too Much to Do.

Administration OF the affairs of the District of
Columbia should permit of the employment OF
enough Commissioners to keep in personal touch
with developments the entire area.
Just now the members tied up with office
work to a large extent and personal inspection OF
outside affairs is not frequent as it should be-
The subordinates doing their regular duty, in
this respect, but this is not enough. The Com
missioners themselves should be free to spend at
least half of their time outside their offices. Only
in this way can the most effective work be done
for the District
There are two ways of achieving this end. One
is to enlarge the commission and divide the duties,
thus allowing each member more liberty than he
now has The other is to dignity subordinate
officers with additional duties and thus to take
some of the heavy load off the present Commis-
sioners Either method would probably be salts
factory.
If the present Commissioners have any other
acceptable substitute we would be pleased to hear
it. We know they realize the imperfections just
at this busy time-and quite appreciate their
position which requires both fortitude and industry
but we believe it can and should be conquered
no matter if greater diligence to accomplish 1t
appears to be needed.
Office work is necessary and desirable, but
outside work every day is required If the Com
missioners are going to meet the demands OF the
hour People of the District realize this and the
Commissioners should, too
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12

have heard indicate something de-
cidedly different will happen.
The public, so far as we have been
able to observe. is beginning to see
what to expect il the roads were
taken over. A multitude of men who
want Ito get out and under" from
certain responsibilities are endeavop-
ing to create the impression that the
owners of the roads are bringing this
unfavorable situation about so they
can profit by it. But this Is all wrong.
The situation is being caused by the
very men to whom we would have to
look for operation IL the government
took over the roads. 1t is a situation
worth looking into Mr.. Man and Mrs.
Woman. Next time you travel keep
your eyes open and be able to teri
what you think of the situation. Re
member it, too, for you may have 10
pass on the question sooner or later.
Members are beginning to get res
tive. Traces of it are seen here and
there and the hope Of some Of the
leaders Is that the feeling will grow
and bud into a full fledged desire to
get through with the Congressional
program and return as soon as pos.
sible. There are signs that the domi-
nant party will begin to hasten mai
ters too, under Presidential spur. and
that a multitude of small matters
which have been hanging fire since
a year ago when the war session
began will be attended to with dis
patch in the next month or six weeks.
THE OBSERVER
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
The Message to the Soviet.
For Russia II Is the a1ast eall."

For Russia It IS the last CALL
It is fitting that the All-Russian Congress of
Soyiets should meet at Moscow the ancient capital
and treasure house of Slavic tradition; fitting that
on the eve of its meeting President Wilson should
address message It that crystallizes with final
ity and authority the issue before it.
While the Congress is in session German armies
may seize Petrogrsd merely to blackmail the Sovets
into ratifying the Brest-Litovsk treaty. There is
definite reason to believe that the grip of the
Bolsheyiki is relaxing; that the procedure of rat
hcation will not be cut and dried. No reason what
ever, except the faith in Russia which will not
down, which will not die-faith OF nation built
upon the democratic process in another nation that
10 trying to build itself anew the same basis.
Russia already has split up into the Russias
her people horizontally divided by class inter
ests, and vertically by geographical, racial and COM
nunity interests But hanging over all is what may
be called the soulnterest; and it is inconcevable
that this interest in the face of foul and
pulous enemy, should be submerged altogether
should not leap all the tepid laissez faire of
Bolshevism, and find expression. The next few
days should bring real news from Moscow.
In the meantime it is just well to lay re-
straining hand the ambitious Japanese until some
clear portent of the Russian future
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Seeds for Sewers.

Building materials and labor hard to get this
year, and chances are that building will be cut
down to a very small proportion of what it has
been during the past two three seasons.
Meanwhile vacant lots by the scores to be
seen all over Washington. And in the Senate and
House Office buildings great sacks of seeds remain
unsent to constituents.
Why not use the boy power and the girl power
of the city to bring the vacant lots and the Con-
gressional seeds together-pfus the efforts of some
scores of us grown-ups who need the exercise and
who ought to help country out in some tangi-
BILE way?
Join the army of producers
Spade bit, rake bit, hoe bit, sow bit and
weed bit-and first thing you know you'll be do
ing your bit in a great big way
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12

able reverses during the past several decades. A
joyous day Is to dawn there. and Grecians. whose
devout prayers for the coming Of that day have
never failed to inspire us here in America, viii
realize their fondest hopes.
The American Hellenic Society. hase been or
ganized to make known the position and interests
and ambitions of Greece. and to promote sympathy
with them among those Americans who are familiar
with Grecian history. And the members assume
the duty also of promoting in Greece the study
of the English language and American history,
literature and institutions.
Surely this is reciprocal work which will
have the support Of Americans, and which will
bring together the ideals of Old Greece and the
achievements and ambitions and progress of New
America.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
DEATH FOR SPIES
SOUGHT BY BILL

Representative W. Frank James, Of
Michigan. in conjunction with Rep
resentatiye NJ. Clyde Kelly. Of Penn
sylyania- yesterday introduced in the
House a new section of the act of
March 4. 1909, Thirty-fifth Statutes.
providing the death penalty for all
spies. The addition follows:
Amy person resident in the United
states or any place subject to its
jurisdiction who acts as a spy for
any government with which the
United States is at war, or any ally
Of such government. and seeks in
formation with the intention Of COM
municating It to the enemy, shall
upon conviction thereof suffer death
by hanging by the nck."
In his recent speeches Representa-
tive James Las called attention to
the laxity Of the government in hand
ling the sny system and disposing
of the traitors caught red-handed.
He declares they should be tried
quickly and disposed Of with dis
patch.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Our Service Flag.

Say, Pa, what is a Service Flag?
l see them everywhere.
There's little stars upon them;
What are they doing there?
Sometimes there's lots of little stars
And sometimes Just few.
Poor Widow Jones has only one
| saw her crying, too.
Ny darling boy, those little stars,
Upon field of white,
Are emblems of our glorious boys
Enrolling for the fight.
The border, as you see, is red,
Which represents their blood.
The stars are blue, the heavenly hue,
The white is pure and good.
Each little star means some brave boy
Has left his home and hearth,
And gone to fight for freedoms cause
With Justice on this earth
Then when you see lot of stars
Lift up your heart with Joy.
AndTwhen you see a single one,
Pray for some mothers boy.
They go away, those gallant lads,
Across the wreck-strewn sea:
They go to pledge their countrys faith,
For God and liberty.
The stars and stripes they bear aloft
VIII join the British flag, -
And, with the colors of brave France,
VIII help to end der Tag"
Ere long, my boy, that service flag, y
Born in the nations heart,
Will show tkt world that once unfurled,
We proudly take our part.
aT - NJ "
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Greece.

Truly, as Nicholas Murray Butler says, the
name Of Greece is one to conjure with And no
one who has kept intimately in touch with the
history of civilization can deny that her place in
il is more than secure.
Ancient Greece triumphed splendidly in the field
OF the sciences. arts letters. and in the physical
development Of her and daughters The tradi
lion OF mental and physical supremacy is still
present in that land, and result OF the war TO
bring her into safe, world, the old ideals
will prevail again.
Greece, the country Of high aims. will supplant
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Our Plain Duty.

Washington faces a moral obligation, during
the war period, which is staggering and beyond
imagination.
We could not escape it if we woodland as
suredly we would not if could. 1t is the duty
of preserving, among all people who come here,
and among those who live here, a highly moral
tone-something never before so badly needed in
community, and something upon which the
success of the nation depends, to extent, in
this war.
Human vultures waiting, in endless num-
Der OF guises and garbs, to tear down the nations
young womanhood and manhood now flocking
here. These vutures vary from the erstwhile
modest youth whose excursions in sin have been
limited, to the veteran sinner whose appetite for
the bad is Unsuitable and who hesiates at nothing
to further sins aims.
The opportunity for Satan's work is more
sluring here than in many OF the other large
cities of America, perhaps. But the field of labor
in which he may revel is larger, without question,
because in city of the land has there been a
greater or a more sudden increase in population,
particularly the class "away from home for the
Iirst time," than in Washington.
1t is no light task we assume 1t means con-
slant vigilance, hard battle countless minor de-
icats and innumerable shocks to sensibilities.
But the battle is worth while. If we win we save
the most priceless possession earth-the souls
OF men and women.
Every good citizen owes it to his nation and to
Christian ideals to do all that he to make good
homes for our mpressionable transient population,
ior those Unlocking young and women who
will either live here triumphant sin, as
victims to its seductive advances.
But the good citizens duty does not stop with
making good homes for these strangers He owes
it Just as much to his nation and to his conscience
to surround them with wholesome influences, with
objects that inspire them to splendid efforts, and
that elevate their minds and bring forth into
iruition all that is worth while. This should be
done, steadily and unstntngly.
Does Washington recognize its duty? The
future will tell
And the future will depend upon the individuals
of the community, well upon the community
as a whole. If Washington does not do its duty
the blame is yours first, and the city's afterward
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Was Not Surprised.

Conversation in the lobby of Washington hotel
turned to the great physical fitness of some men,
when this little anecdote was recalled by Repre-
sentative William w. Venable, of Mississippi:
One afternoon an esteemed citizen named Mike
was going down the street when, in passing group
of foundry employees he heard them mention the
name of Thomas Casey in sympathetic, voice.
"Shure, an Oh heard yez sayin' somethin' about
Casey" said Mike, joining the group. "Phats the
matter wild him"
one of the party. "The big ilictric hammer at the
foundry fell on his chest an killed him"
Faith an Dim not surprised to hear thot,
thoughtfully commented Mike Casey always did
have weak chest."-Philadelphia Evening Tele-
graph.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Walks a'4a sss TalkSI
JOHN D. BARRY
RANK AND TITLE.

Let me tell you Of an experience
had here last night" said one. who,
like myself, was a visitor In WASH
uontou. II went 70 what thought
would be q very simple and intimate
little dinner party. But, TO my amaze
ment, three great celebrities were
present"
He mentioned the names, not es-
sentisI to this narrative. both known
the country over.
We'll, what do you suppose hap
pened. The rest Of us-we were a
dozen sltogether-were submerged,
lost We sat around the celebrities
In three groups before dinner and we
deferred 10 them during dinner. and
we turned ourselves into an admir-
ing court after dinner"
did you enjoy it?'' asked.
II won't say that 1 was modest
enough to enjoy Il. ! felt as IL had
been relsgated TO the chorus. II takes
4 very hne nature to enjoy that But
was entertained and amused
Did the celebrities enjoy it,
Apparently. But all three showed
they were getting tired toward the
end. caught them glancing cOyertly
at the clock. One Of them gets 500
a night for lecturing. He gave US the
material for several lectures in the
course of the evening"
How did the others enjoy it,"
"Oh, they acted a. IL they hung on
every word spoken by the celebrities.
They were delighted to be In such
company. Say, have you ever read
an article by Ebert Hubbard on the
importance Of avoiding the great peo-
pie OF the world as you would the
plague IL you want TO be happy. and
knowing only the everyday people?
Well. its gospel truth. There's not
enough money in the world TO make
me live in Washington. Me for the
country town where all the people
are folks"
/ repeated this conversation TO my
friend, the seasoned wsshingtoniAn.
He listened with the air Of one who
had heard something like Il before.
"Oh, yes" he said, with a sigh of
weariness, there's a great deal OF
rank and title here"
do most people like it?' ! asked
inquisitively.
In the answer / detected a faint be-
trayal OF impatience, a sound often
associated with responses 70 children.
"'of course they like It. Don't you
know that most people are snobs? II
Thackeray were alive he'd find some
choice material in this democratic
capital"
DO you think the snobbishness is in
any way associated with the influence
Of the titled diplomats who come here
to liver"
No. Some OF them are more demo-
cratic than most Americans. I have
heard them laugh at American suob-
bishness."
Because II is founded on money!
mo. 1t isn't wholly founded on
money in Washington. It's founded on
what is considered success, individual
Importance People have pretty def
mite rank here. The stars at great
dinner parties, for example. are often
men in public life who haven't any
money at all When they die they're
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12

likely TO leave an extensive inheritencs
Of dehtA"
seThsre must be good desi Of heart
burning here"
"of course. The only protection
il reverence for ths rich or the great
and the near-Ereat that is. sbjecl
snobbishness, or q sense Of humor.
The men don't mind nearly as much
as the women ] suppose some Of the
women have a good many bad mo-
ments, the wives Of Congressman. for
instance. who think when they Eet
here an doors are going 10 be thrown
open 20 them. They ma that q good
many doors are closed and stay closed.
And when great doors are opened q
n usually 10 admit them 70 the mosi
formal entertainments only. You must
know, Of course. that there are people
In Washington who consider their 80
clai rank 90 high that they scorn the
political element. When q politician
10 accepted By them you may be sure
he's on the way 70 being considered
q statesmen"
DO they feel they must get int
the social game, the politieans?
Many of them do. They consider
Il part of their business And the
social competition Of some Of them ia
rather pltiful. Those who have very
little money have q hard time try1ng
to play In with the miliionaires. BW
there are some big fellows that make
no bones Of saying they are poor Gne
living very simply and avoiding the
elaborate social diversions altogether.
They deserve more credit than they
get Incidentally, they avoid q gresi
many embsrrassmentS. By the way,
must tell you Of a little adventure
Of my own at q dinner party here
lately. ! found myself beside a lady
with a great deal Of manner who evi.
| IDENTIFY considered herself a parsonage.
She talked with me for a few minutes
at q lively rate. Then she asked me
in a low voice who the man at her
left was. Unfortunately for me. he
| was an Engllshman with a title who
has been doing some important work
for his government and has had q Ioi
| Of publicity OF late. When mentioned
his name she said, oh" and she turn
ed away from me and began to tsIE,
/ to him and she didn't speak 10 me
again through the whole dinner"
Are foreign titles very much souFhI
| after in Washington
No not for their own sake In thr
| particular Washington snobs have
grown more sensible OF recent years
The titles have become cheapened. Too
many have come here and often they
| have been associated with fortune
hunters and other adventures. To-
less q title has money to back It ur
with II doesn't count for much"
How about military titles"
Generals are at q premium 10
Washington Just now. And what .
crop Of titles we are having We
shall become the greatest titled democ-
racy in the world
The Washington herald., 1918-03-12
Germany and Allies
To Confer at Sofa

Amsterdam. March u-There will
be a conference of sovereisns OF the
central powers and their allies, Tur-
key and Bulgaria. Immediately after
Easter. according to the Hungarian
newspapers.
The meeting wiz take place at Sofia
or at Constantinople. in consideration
OF the age Of the Sultan Of Turkey,
u 10 said.