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The Era-leader., 1918-10-24
A LOYAL CONGRESSMAN.

President Wilson seems to have
rather definitely settled much moot
ed question by his opposition to the
candidacy for reelection Of Congress
man Slayden Of Texas, which resulted
in that gentleman withdrawing from
the race. Mr.. Slayden voted for both
the Conscription Bill and the Declara-
ton of War, but had consistent anti
preparedness record and voted against
the Kahn Amendment substituting the
selective draft for the volunteer sys-
tenn in the Conscription Bill.
There has been much discussion as
to whether Congressman's loyalty or
war record should be Judged accord
ing to the way he voted on the Dec
Mlaration of War and has voted since,
or whether his opposition to ante-war
measures looking to the military effi-
cheney of the country should be count
ed against him. President Wilson ap-
pears to have answered the question.
In line with this viewpoint as to the
war fitness Of a Congressman the Ma
tional Security Leagues Congressional
Campaign Committee has just issued a
chart giving the record Of the votes
of all the members Of the House OF
Representatives In the sixty-fourtf
and Sixty-ffth Congresses on the eight
principal preparedness and war meas
ures from the McLemore Resolution
to the Kahn Amendment. The Securi
| ty Leagues committee analyzes the
I chart by individuals and by states. Il
shows that of the S74 men who sat II
both Congresses only AZ voted righ
on all eight measures !. that 7 voted
wrong on all eight, AZ wrong on sever
Of the measures, 80 wrong on six ant
6S wrong on Ave.
North Dakota heads the bad record
list with a percentage Of 1919 wrons
votes. Colorado is close second witt
q percentage Of 7S.R.
These figures clearly indicate tha
there Is decided room for improvement
In the present constitution Of Con
gress and make an unanswerable argu
ment for the support Of the Nationa
Security Leagues campaign for 1O
per cent. loyal Congress by all patriot
ID duseus, irrespective Of politics,
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24
Louisiana State Fair
Called Off This Year

Shreveport, La, Oct. 21.-On
receipt of an order from DR.. Oscar
Dowling, president Of the state
board of health, demanding that
the opening date of the Louisiana
State Fair be postponed on ac-
count of the influenza situation,
the directors Of the organization
called off the event for this year
They would be unable to get ez'
hibits at a later date this year,
they explained. The fair was tc
have been opened October 30.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24
IT'S THE GREATEST
CAUSE k-G0INGG"
HARLAN BABcOCK INSPIRED TO
WRITE A PROSE POEM ABOUT
THE WORK OF SALVATION
ARMY.
(By Harlan Babcock)

When fello's been amiling in a
battle for a day, when he's fam:shel
dirty, weary, cause he h"s7't hit the
hay, and he hasn't had his coffee. or
single bite to cat, ard the cootle
clan from Scratchville drills his
frame from head to feet; when he's
staggery and deafened from too
familiar she'll. and there comes u
him a surcease from this flaming
man-made hell-then is when another
Army comes to ease this harr.e
soul, to appease his awful hunger
and again to make him whole. To
she dugouts come the womcn-
Yankee women, pure and sweet -
bringing dressings for the wculde5,
and delicious things to eat--good O d
doushnuts, pie and coffee, and occa
slonally somo cake heavenly man
ma, so to put It, 'iust like mother
used to make. Why, the food and
nlnistrations of these angels OF the
camp is unto these all-in heroes like
as oil unto lamp. And you've 20,
10 hand 1t to EN-, cause to do il
death they dare, but they get it to
our fellows in the trenches "over
there" "Doughnuts for doughboys
that's the Army's rousing cry
Though your gift be bat a jitney, dc
not pass these alges by. It's the
grandest cause agoing; Uncle Sam
Will sure rejoice if he knows tha,
you are helping feed his hungry
lighting h2gs And he angels up ir
Heaven, lust as sure AS you're alive
love this same SalVation Army ant
are pulling" for this drive,
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24


every principle of honor, is malicious
and degrading.
II such a system were permitted to
conquer in this struggle, 1t would
wrest from tie free people OF the
world not alone their freedom and
their ideals of democratic justice,
which, through generations of priva-
ton, perseverance and indomltable
will, they have wrung from the past
hut 1t would crush all the achieve
ments of peaceful industry, of educa-
ton, and especially of spiritual aspira-
ton. which are the hard-earned fruits
Of these generations Of world service.
Must Save Our Children.
We must save our children from the
debasing spirit of militarism, if Amer
ican men and women are ever again
to hope for the things they have cher
ished, and from which their ancestors
sought to escape when they dehed the
tyranny of the domination Of might
and gave to the world the democratic
ideals of justice and equality In the
immortal Declaration Of Independence
to which our flag and our country are
dedicated.
It is not enough that Germany shall
be defeated in battle or conquered by
hunger; she must be shown the truth,
that the world will no longer permit
any people to hold Over-rated power
which threatens its peace or paralyzes
the processes Of civilization.
awe Are Awake Now"
Whatever may have been our error
in the past, however blind we may
have been, we are awake now
Whatever mistakes we have made
in the past, however we may have
underestimated Germany's desire tt
crush the democratic ideals OF thf
world, now that that purpose Is known
# must be overcome if womanhood and
childhood are to be saved anywhere
There can be reparation for these
deeds nowhere, either in this worlc
or in the world to come, The onl!
hope lies in such conquest over tht
spirit of Germany that 1t may learr
( the truth; that it may understand tha
. today, as in time past, the only foun
dation, security and stability for an!
7 people, Germany included, is in right
eousness; that above the roar OF bat
tie. the shrieking of shells, the groan
,of the dying and the cries OF litti'
children, the prophets Of old are call
ing In tones that the whole world ant
Germany must heed. 'What does /
iproft a man? What does the law re
0 uuire of them but to do Justly, to low
mercy and to walk humbly with God?
"splrIt Resenerated."
II Is not enough that the milltar,
power of Germany be conquered, bu
0 the German spirit must be regenerated
, Her mind must be open to learn tn
: truth about her false ideals OF milltar
power, and we, too, must learn tina
our fight is not alone to save our coun
try, important as that is. We hav
more than our own safety to serve
: we must win peace, peace for ourselve
= and peace of the whole world-ta
without world peace there can be st
cured n6lsa IA b part Mlt - =.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24
Christmas Presents
For Soldiers Overseas


ed by the War Department thru
the American Red Cross for each
soldier overseas, j. is announced
in regulations from Washington.
Each soldier will be provided
with one Christmas parcel label,
This label will be forwarded by
him to the person in the United
States from whom he wishes to
receive his Christmas package.
Packages that do not bear this
label will not be accepted by the
American Red Cross for delivery
to postoffice authorities. Labels
that are lost will not be dupllcat-
ed. Christmas parcels must be
placed in cardboard boxes 3x4x9
inches in size. These boxes will
be provided to holders OF labels
by the American Red Cross. They
may be obtained at American
Red Cross Chapters and branches
after November first.
With each box will be given
complete instructions regarding
articles which may be sent and a
list of articles which are barred
by postal authorities. Study these
instructions and avoid mistakes
No message or written material n
any kind will be allowed in the
boxes. When the boxes are pack
ed, but unwrappcd, they must no
weigh more than 2 pounds anc
15 ounces. If the parcel is over
n weight, some article must be re
moved
y Do not put perishaole food, sof
caniy, liquids or anything il
glass containers in the package
you wish it to reach its destlDa
tion with the other contents un
spoiled. Do not mail the bo,
yourself. When packed the bo
should be taken to the neares
collection station designated b.
the American Red Cross unseale
and unwrapped, ready for in
spection.
The American Red Cross repre-
sentatives are authorized to re
! move Objectionable articles fro[
parcels. Shippers will then aft
sufficient postage on their parcel
to carry them to Hoboken, N. J
Parcel post zone rates will b
Charged. Parcels are to renal
in custody of the American Re
Cross until delivered to posta
authorities.
No Chri.t4ms parcel will be ac
cepted by the Red Cross for ship
ment after Nov, goth.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24

question that the
conduct of the
G erm a n nation
during this war
proves that the
kind of "Kultur'
which expresses
itself in the vi0-
lation of national
treaties, ignores
every rule of war,
glories in the mu-
tilation of inno-
cent children, in
the assassination
and worse than
slavery of WON
ON apd violates
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24
w. s 6

Back up those who are Offer,
ing their aII-buy War Saving,
Stamps.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-24
I,,o,,, nv Er,GENE ZIMMERMAN
DTaWN D LN07--' -
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
MUST Be MADE SAFE
By DR., ANNA HOWARD SHAW,
Chairman of the Woman's Division OF
the Council of National Defense.

Germany has outraged all that clvlli-
zation has done for the world for thou
sands of years in fact, it is beyond
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22
Have You Ever Seen the Streets
In Worse Condition."
A Question Asked Daily By Hundreds.
By EARL GOODWIN.

There holes in the asphalt paving of of Wash
ngtons streets that must remind returning soldiers Of the
shell-torn battlefelds of France.
There sections of street where is dangerous to
run vehicle at anything but baby carriage pace.
don't remember any spring when Washington streets
have been badly broken and widely need of repair
There is a variety of reasons:
District officials charge of the streets have played in
hard luck far weather concerned The winter Just
passed played hob with the asphalt freezing and cracking
much than before Before that there had been
late and wet and street work thrown
back and before that stupid misunderstanding of street
needs caused Congress to diminish the Commissioners esti
for money for repair work Meantime Congress au
thorzed Streets and the situation where there
and street surface to be kept smooh but
less and less money.
And trust the Commissioners told these things to
tain prominent members of the Senate and House who have
been teephonng to the District building lately complain
ing about the fearful holes Connecticut north of
the bridge.
1t is not possible for to designate the streets which
in the worst condition because each neghborhood
claims the distinction for itself But aware Of the dan
ger traffic and have it the word of of the Commits
soner that the District of Columbia liable for broken
axes other damage caused by holes in the street
So therefore, for the general benefit of all concerned
trust that Congress will appropriate enough of money
keep all streets smooth all the time and trust fur
Their that the money appropriated the officials who
have the job hand will work with all possible speed OF
course of the work be done Immediately and all
Washington hopes for a speedy repair campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

she IS really going to America to
do secret service work. She has
had several cables from her
brother since she started. The last
came today. and announced that
the Germans have just entered
Paris"
That's very interesting" said.
Which OF the passengers is she?"
No one is sure of that" he
admitted. But we think it's the
woman with white hair, that sits
near you at the captains table.
Has she talked to you at all?" he
added. yearningly.
That woman | told him, hap
pens TO be the widow OF one OF
our American generals. l know
her very we'll"
His face fell.
OH" he said, blankly. We'll
then II must be someone else.
III tell you who | believe it Is.
It's that odd little creature down
there on the left. See? The third
one on the second row Of steamer
chairs. There's something very
suspicious about her-don't you
think"
She Is a Brooklyn school
teacher" was able 10 tell him.
oh" He looked blank again.
Then he toddled probably in
search Of another unsuspecting
woman to fasten his story to.
My diplomatic friend made
other experiments He started a
dozen stories. Each grew on every
tongue that repeated it. The
cumulative effec. was startling.
The whole episode was highly
educative. 1t proved afresh how
strong is the tendency to gossip
and how almost impossible IL is
TO repeat gossip exactly as one
hears it.
Consciously or unconsciously,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22
Elizabeth Jordan Discusses Scandal Mongers

very thoughtless. And one who
thoughtlessly repeats harmful Cos
sip quickly becomes a dangerous
influence in the community.
Her thoughtlessnesS is no ex-
cuse for her. 1t is her duty to
govern her tongue-to see to it
that wat it repeats harms no one.
What we all need is to get
clear comprehension Of the fact
that no remark we make about
others is wholly unimportant.
To some extent, large or small,
it colors the opinion of those who
listen to it then, or hear it re-
peated afterward. 1t does this
to a degree that few Of US realize.
In other words, an apparently
harmless bit of gossip may de-
velop into a deadly endless chain.
1t is the duty of every one who
hears it to try to break that claim.
The first rule of a human being
with ideals should be never to
listen to gossip if she can avoid
it. The second rule should be
never to repeat any gossip she
hears. The third rule should be
never to believe gossip.
One woman / know has success
fully taught herself to forget
everything unpleasant which she
hears about other persons.
1T flows through my mind like
water through a sieve" she told
me. why should ! remember. it?
It is usually untrue-and if it's
true l don't want it in my
thoughts. | want my impressions
first hand. / prefer to assume
that every one l know is every
thing she should be. If / person
ally discover that she is not, |
keep the knowledge to myself"
Here is an excellent rule. 1t
makes us better companions for
ourselves and for others. II sim
plifes and beauties life and liv-
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22
WYE wore returning from
M EUROPE six weeks after
w the outbreak of the war.


w the outbreak of the war.
The conditions on shipboard
were abnormal. The big liner was
carrying almost twice her proper
number of passengers The pas
sengers were more or less pan
icky. Their common danger from
mines and raiders drew them to-
gether, made them intimate and
confidential.
Wild stories swept among US.
No tale was too wild to be be-
heved. On the third day out a
young American diplomat dropped
into a vacant steamer chair be-
side me.
The gossip on this ship is ap-
palling," he began. Make the
simplest statement and it grows
like a prairie fire. Today I'm try
ing an experiment. I've told some
one, in strict confidence, that the
sister of a big German general is
among the passengers. Let's see
what this crowd does with that by
night"
After dinner that evening he
brought up a fussy little man and
solemnly presented him.
Mr.. Blank has just been tell
ing me something very startling"
he said. 1--WE asked him to come
and tell it to you, knowing that
you would be interested.
A ScandalmOnger.
The chest OF Mr.. Blank sweIled
with Importance.
It's this" he began. pompously.
One OF the women passengers is
the sister OF General von Blank.
She is In disguise. She represents
herself as a Danish woman, but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

one colors it-one touches it up,
puts in a high light here and
there.
The same thing happens in bust
ness Offices. Gossip starts and
runs like a prairie flame. 1t hap
pens in clubs. 1t happens in pro-
fessional and social circles.
The impulse that urges one to
repeat it is, in most cases, the So
cial impulse to interest, to please.
Have you heard about So-and-
500" you ask. The eyes of your
friend light up.
mo-" she cries eagerly. What
about her."
Your remarks do not always
evoke that fash Of interest. 1t is
unmistakable. 1t is exhilarating.
With JUNCTION you tell all you
know. Unless you are very care
full you end by telling consider
ably more than you know. You
are not exaggerating. You are
merely suggesting and surmising.
The trouble is that your friend
repeats your suggestions and sur
misses as facts when sne tells the
story.
Sometimes no harm is done.
The gossip is idle gossip-about
changes of positions; about what
the chief" has said or left unsaid;
about what someone is planning
to do.
A WOman's Way.
Where that gossip takes on a
personal tinge, where it concerns
the actions and characters of our
associates, the matter becomes
serious. 1t behooves us to reflect
well before we pass it on.
Very few human beings are de-
liberately malicious. Very few de-
liberately blacken the characters
Of their friends. But an appall-
ing number of human beings are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22
The Meat Packers Are Not White
Winged Angels
Continued from First Column.

Continued from First COumn)
properly packed preserved cured canned OF hundreds
ofmlions Of pounds of meat is THE important matter
The interest of the farmer and of the should
be protected not neglected on any pretext
But until the is won the machine that able to
handle the food problem the meat distribution should be
recognized for what it is extraordinarily efficient product
of American industrial organizaton-selfsh efficiency
you like, but EFFICIENCY.
And at this particular time with experience in ship
building flying machine making, coal supply and Eff
FICIENCY is not thing to be ignored or trlhed with
Some of these remarks to the packers side OF It, are
based suggestions of learned friend Levy Mayer OF
Chicago-his authority adds to their value.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22
HEARD AND SEEN

CHARLIE CoTTERILL has slip
ped his mitt," so far as his chin IS
concerned, as he has shaved OF his
Van Dyke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

Mr.. Sherman in the Senate Friday,
April Il, insisted that we have con e
scripted wealth. Why shouldn't we
conscript labOr?"
What did he mean by "conscripted
wealth." Did he refer to the clerks
in some of the bureaus who have
been given to understand that it is
advisable for them to own bonds?
That is about the only wealth that
has been conscripted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

Also, I am late in announcing It.
but it's exclusive at that: ED CAR
RINGToN shaved OF that perfect
blonde mustache on February 22,
1918.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

FELIX MAHoNY suggests that Po-
lice Court judges add IS TO all fines,
the extra amount to be put into War
Savings Stamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

otV Of1EIo En- W AhhINUIUN =
smile? Well, it's a girl
CONGRESSMAN SISSON, OF Mis-
sissippi. who is extremely important
to Washington, inasmuch as he is
chairman Of the subcommittee in
charge of the District OF Columbia
appropriation bill, speaks at Flyun's
Hall, Eighth street and New York
avenue northwest, tonight. 1t is q
Mid-City Citizens Association meet
ing, and Mr.. Sisson's oratory will
touch on the Liberty loan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

And in contrite acknowledgment
Of Ieniency in regard to leaving a
jitney parked in the wrong place,
have this day added IS worth Of W.
S. S. to my collection.
Captain CARL FATHER and Po-
liceman McAULIFFE, please note.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

Let's put khaki cushions on The
slOiVel chairs and let 'sm kHOlV
they're IN the service, too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

We have a new ornament in our
library, a phone Nobody calls them
telephones now, because no matter
how much you tell them they refuse
to answer. | talked to ours an hour
the other evening and It would not
say a word. One day last week !
was in luck | got the operator. She
said, The lion is busy" l said,
What is he doing, having a nap?'
She did not see the joke, she could
only hear my voice. They take their
work too seriously: but after all
operating is a serious business.
Thinking OF this made me unhappy
so | fell asleep. and, quite naturally
enough, dreamed OF Social Lions
pacing up and down in front Of bars,
or having a nap on the floor. THE
PHONE RANG. | ran out to see
where the FIRE was. I am learning
by degrees to tell a phone bell from
a FIRE gong. The operator Just called
me and asked il | would hold the
Lion" replied something to the ef-
feet that my lap is too small. She
did not even smile. | conclude the
automatic switch board are installed.
HAROLD P. STODDARD,
co. E street nrtheast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

For heavens sake, what's the mat
ter with the clock in front Of the
Chamber Of Commerce?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

LET THIS SINK IN.
Buy W. s. s. with the coupons
from Liberty bonds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

TOMMY DARDEN did something
worth while because he had the sand
to go get IT, The Federal clerks
would get their salaries raised if they
had the sand to chase themselves
over on the hill and get it, This
from a friend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-22

This, ladies and gentlemen, Is a
portrait Of COL. THOMAS S. HOP
KINS, who has seen as much real
fighting as anybody on this CONT
nent. He and | we're, together at
Gettysburg the fiftieth anniver-
sary OF the battle.
Colonel Hopkins enlisted in the
Union army and fought all the way
Through and came out of it a colonel.
Believe me, that IS" in his name
does NOT stand for Stacker.
The reason for this, by the way,
is that today is Colonel Hopkins
birthday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-18
AMENDMENTS TO
SUGAR RULINGS

Rule of official order 1913, is
sued Sept. 10th, is hereby amended
to read as follows:
The limitation of two pounds of
sugar at one sale by retailers to any
family is removed. A family, resid-
ing in city, or near customary pur-
chasing point, may purchase a supply
sufficient for the needs of the partic-
ular family during period of two
weeks, based on a per capita allow
ance of two pounds per person each
month, or one-half pound per person
each week; where the family resides
in rural district, or an extended dis
lance from point of purchase, such
family may purchase sugar to cover
a period from two weeks to thirty
days, but in no event is more than a
thirty days supply to be sold to such
patron. In all cases sales must be
made on per capita allowance of
two pounds per person per month.
Note-This amendment is made in
order that the Florida regulations
shall conform to the regulations of
Georgia and all other states in zone
four. Braxton Beacham,
Federal Food Administrator, Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-09-18
MOSS BLUFF

Moss Bluff, Sept. 18.-Mrs. w. c..
White was the weekend visitor of
Miss Martha Fort and Miss Alma
Fort.
Mr.. Peter Fort of Gambler was
here Sunday visiting Mr. Sidney Fort.
A large crowd of young people en-
joyed splash in Lake Mary Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Fort and fam
lily. spent last Saturday at Salt
Springs.
Mrs. w. C. White is expecting to
leave for Columbia, S. c., some time
soon, to visit her husband, who was
called to Camp Jackson about two
weeks ago.
Rev. Colson of Cornell will preach
here next Sunday at the Christian
church. Come everybody.
News has been received from
Glover Caldwell of Electra, now in
Camp Jackson He is in the best of
health and we are expecting him to
get fat, because he is cook. We also