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The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
]. .Y.M.C.A.MAKES
Big HIT WITH
FRENCH POILU
Centers Grow Rapidly; 300
''Foyers du Soldat" Now
Established.

The American Y. N. c. A. has
made q hit" with the French
At the present time there are
more than 800 ''foyers due soldat."
the equivalent OF the American
Y. NJ. c. A.. in the French army.
each of which has an American
Y. NJ. c. A. worker on its stag
Of secretaries. But the number
is not enough. though Il is being
doubled every two months, accord
ing to q cable dispatch just re-
ceived from oficials in France
by the National War Work Coun-
ell Of the V. NJ C. A.
The French plan soon 20 have
1,S00 such centers. with at least
one American secretary attached
TO each. In practically every par
ticular the work Of the American
Y. M. c. A for the Sammies abroad
is being adapted to use for the
French fighting forces. The Ameri-
cans promote the outdoor activi-
ties and run the canteen. while
the French workers look after the
socisl welfare Of the poilu. the dis
tribution OF free stationery and
the games and music. The work
closely pdTdlltls ANe prOBI am LOT
the American soldiers in the way
of concerts. entertainments. lee
tures. educational talks and classes.
For almost four years the French
armies have been hanging on.
superbly eNempIifying the meaning
of they shall not pass but with
only a modicum Of provision for
their long periods Of leisure"
writes an official of the Y. NJ. c. A
1T has been pretty much all
fight and no play for the French
poilu.
But with new foyers opening
up by the score and secretaries 70
man them being found somehow. all
this is now changing. Even four
years OF the worst war in history
have not served to break in the
slightest the magnificent morale Of
the French soldier. Under the di-
verting and friendly influence Of
the foyer due soldat. Union Fran
co-Americaine," that morale ts
mounting to greater heights than
ever"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
JOE O'TOOLE SCORES
FOR UNCLE SAMUEL
Patriotism Mixed with a Bit of
Blarney Gets the Money.

After a whirlwind campaign OF
two weeks for the Third Liberty
Loan. Joseph Edward o'Toole. as
sistant on the floor of the Senate
arrived in Washington last night
with the news that his district,
Eastern and Southern Pennsylvania,
had gone over the top" and over
subscribed its quota.
Mr.. O'Toole spoke to more than
100000 people. including the great
shipyards and steel mills. He
spoke at Midvale. Bethlehem,
Cramps, Eddystone, Chester and in
practically every large munition and
war plants in Southern Pennsyl-
vania.
On Saturday night Mr.. O'Toole
made unusually fast time with his
speeches. He started at the Ritz
Carlton at o'clock to large
crowd, rushed over to the Bellevue
Stratford. was through there by II
and at midnight spoke at the liberty
loan rally at the City Hall Plaza.
where the Statue of Liberty"
stands. Last Thursday he intro
duced Secretary of Navy Daniels at
the Plaza to a very large audience.
which greeted the head of the navy
with laundering applause.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
'Y.M.C.A.SEEKING MEN
FOR OVERSEAS DUTY
Applicants Must Be Rugged as Ex.
perienced Men Show.

Though the Y. NJ. C. A. is seeking
men over draft age to 90 to France.
and the call has become doubly urgent
with the speeding up Of the transpor-
tation Of American troops, even
greater care IL being exercised now
than heretofore in the selection Of
these men.
Not only must the secretaries who
20 abroad be morally and mentally fit.
but they must be OF stout physique.
Here. for example. Is what the appli-
cants for the work may expect-the
extract IN from q letter written by
George w. Coleman. a well-known Y.
N. c. A worker who has many friends
In Washington:
Have been IN the trenches all the
afternoon in mud up TO my knees with
only my old black shoes on, with rub
bers tied on with strings. Had Ieath-
ef puttees above. Had to duck at
every low place for fear OF snipers.
A bugIer was killed here a few days
ago. Between ducking my head. avoid
ing the deepest holes, keeping my
rubbers on, and carrying my pack be-
sides two gas masks, It was some job
to keep up.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
SEEK COLORED MEN
FOR Army MECHANICS
Rev. DR.. Drew Will Aid U. S. Au-
thorities in Effort.

Three hundred negro men of the Dis
trict who have a grammar school edu-
cation are wanted in the army as
skilled mechanics. Adjutant General
Donovan is attempting to secure at
least a portion Of them through the
medium of the White Cross Free EN-
ployment Bureau Of America, of which
DIR. Simon P. w. Drew is president.
After a conference with General
Donovan. DR.. Drew has issued appeals
to the negro ministers of the city to
aid in the enlistment on or before
Wednesday night Of the 800 negroes
needed. Men wishing to enlist in this
capacity have been asked by DIR. Drew
to apply at the office of the White
Cross Free Employment Bureau in
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, N
street northwest, between Ninth and
Tenth, or at the office Of General Dom
ovan in the District Building.
In an effort to enlist these men DR..
Drew will address the conference of
the A. NJ. E. ministers this morning,
and with General Donovan will speak
at a meeting in the Howard Theater
tonight.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
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''The men who have seen at the
front are mostly old regulars filled
in with volunteers. They are a. loyal
as saints. They make the white-tied.
lily-liyered brethren of the cloth, who
piously condemn their morals back
home, look small and mean.
"On the whole, even on the minutest
definition Of morality, things while
not Perfect are infinitely better than
! had expected. and every observer
l have known says the same thing
and as for the broader morale of de-
votion. unselfishness. cheer under
hardship. a sense Of honor and q
spirit of fortitude and courage, our
boys are magnificent. I would will
ingly kiss the muddy boots Of any one
OF our dough boys In q minute II
thought 1t would do any good.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Critics Of Soldier Morals
Branded as Iily-Liveredp'
Clergyman Serving in France Vigorously De
fends American Soldiers Against Mean.
Spirited Attacks by "Pious Brothers"

Clergymen who have been upbraid-
ing the morals of our men In the
trenches are condemned as lilly
livered" In q letter written by q
clergyman serving with the Y. M.
C. A. In France to Raymond B. Fos-
dick, chairman OF the War Depart
ment Commission on Training Camp
Activities. The letter adds that the
spirit, fortitude and courage Of the
soldiers are magnificent. 1t follows
in part:
Our boys are about the finest. most
outstanding bunch of brave fellows
that ever were gathered into an army.
and while sometimes, up at the front.
thought my hair would turn gray
to see them at their grim business,
their own splendid spirit makes one
forget the horrors through which
they pass. 3
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
MANY SOLO SINGERS
FOR Y. M. e. A. CONCERT

An unusual program will be given
at the Washington y. NJ. c. A. lobby
concert this evening, when a group
of soloists known both here and
abroad will appear.
These include Walter a Smith, sec
ond leader OF the L. s. Marine Band
William van de Wall, of Amsterdam.
for several years at the Metropolitan
Opera House, New York, before that
a member OF orchestras in England
and now a first harpist OF the Engi-
neers, U. s. A, and Hermann Hon.
mann, solo violinist of the Marine
Band
Mrs. Caroline de Haas. graduate of
the Royal Conservatory Of the Hague.
will speak on the history of the harp
and will sing several selections with
harp accompaniment
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
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The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
CreeI Bureau Man Gets
By Censor in Telling
About French Capital

James Kearny. publisher Of the
Trenton Times. who recently went to
France on Official business as rep
resentative Of the Committee on Pub
lic Information, has, without violat-
ing censorship rules. succeeded in ex-
pressing his opinion Of the French
capital
In a letter to one Of his friends In
this country he said: There Is a lot
Of difference between Paris and Tren-
ton, N. j.. and you notice 1t more In
Paris than In Trenton"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Three New Yorkers Shy
$500 After Visit to
Sing Sing; Convicts Gain

ossining. N. y. May 6-Adolph
Lewisohn, Richard Hudnut and Mrs,
J. Nelson shreve. all widely known
in New York, were among the visitors
at Sing Sing Saturday and a. q re-
suit Of their call are shy Q,5oo
The money parted company with
them In the prison, but II was not
taken, but given 70 the social service
bureau for the benefit Of convicts try
ing to obtain employment after serv-
ing their sentences. The money was
contributed TO the bureau at Q meet
ing held at the prison.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
G. o. P. NAMES OFFICERS.

Albany, n. Y, May 5.-word has
been received at the executive cham
Der that the Republican organization
Of Columbia County adopted resolu-
tions last night recommending the re-
nomination of the entire list OF Re-
publican State officers. headed by
Gov. Charles s Whitman.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Photographs, Drawings, and Great
PAINTINGS

growth political changes, and general development of
the nation. There are fifty other maps and plans
from original sources-there over FIVE hundred por
traits secured through research in old archives and
hbraries-there are magnificent illustrations by the
eric Remington Howard Chandler Christy, making real
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Valuable Jewels Stolen.

London. May 6.-Diamonds. rubies
and pearls. valued at $4,000 which
were shipped from London to Bonn
bay on board the steamship Nodoya.
leaving March Is. were stolen en-
route. It Is reported today.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
1t Was That.

Ibid you see where some men were
arrested in Texas for hiding whisky in
tombstones
''They deserved to be for such a
grave offense."
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
President Wilson's
HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPL
New Library Original Sources
The man who is
making the history Of
our glorious present
has written the history
Of our glorious past

they never have been made real before the great
deeds of the nation. Ten luxurious volumes, 3,S7S
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The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

ARRANGEMENTS are being made for a
euchre which will be given May Is in
the Lyceum Hall in order to raise
tunds' Tor the Knights of Columbus
committee on war camp activities.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

X. f. Lee Camp, Confederate Vet
Grams. at its meeting tomorrow night
VIII make arrangements for its an
nual Memorial Day services, which
will be held May "A.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
John ID. Ryan's Career.

John ID. Ryan's Career.
John D. Ryan Is associated with
the development of the great Ana
conda Copper properties of Mon
tana and from Montana his author
lty reaches through association to
the large copper mines in Chilli.
whence considerable addition 10
the worlds supply of copper is OBJ
tanned. He also is associated with
banks and his activities are manv-
All OF these men possess executive
capacity of high order, Each 10
able swiftly to reach Judgment
which is accurate, never permitting
any procrastination after an onin.
ION Is formed. in this respect great
ly resembling Charles NJ. Schwab,
With three men who stand in that
considerable list of men who have
gained pre-eminence in the world
or Industry in command with mower
to enforce commands, of certain de-
partments or activities under the
government. which the war has en-
tailed, 1t is probable that results
viii be secured as speedily as those
which are certain to follow the
leadership of Charles NJ. Schwab
in the shipbuilding industry of the
United States.
HOLLAND"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
PREPARING
ALEXANDRIA G, Of E,
Workmen Start Decorating Office.
of New Trade Body.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
r. Z. knight & Son,
62l-63 King Street.

Alexandria. Va. May 5.-A force
OF painters and decorators will this
week take possession of the Offices
formerly occupied by the Virginia
Shipbuilding Corporation in the
Wagar Apartment, Fairfax street,
and begin fitting them up for the
Chamber of Commerce. 1t is ex-
pected that the Offices will be ready
for occupancy within the next two
weeks. The Chamber of Commerce
will have them handsomely fur
nished. and there will be club fea-
lures attached.
The Virginia Shipbuilding Cor
poration during the last week
moved from the Offices in the
Wagar Apartment to the handsome
new oftice building which it has
just erected at its plant which is
a two-story brick structure with
basement.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

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The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

The body OF Peter Mercer, jr., IS
months old. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Mercer. who died in Warren.
Pa. was brought here today and
buried in Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

ago chosen one of the directors of
the Chase National Bank of New
York
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06
Maps, State Papers. Charters, Treaties

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The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

This city and Alexandria Coun-
tvs quota in the Red Cross drive
for the week beginning May 90
is $4,000 and of this amount this
city is expected to raise $4,000.
The local organization is planning
work for the drive and the Conn
mtttees will during that week can
vass the city and county in the
interest of the Red Cross. Those
who cannot give all cash will be
asked to give pledges for as much
as they can afford each month.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

Mrs. Annie Hamilton, 63 years old,
died yesterday afternoon at her resi-
dence, sos South Washington street.
Several children survive her. Her
funeral will take place at $50 O'Clock
Monday afternoon from Wheatley's
mortuary chapel and services will be
conducted by Rev. John Lee Allison.
d. D.. pastor of the Second Presby-
terrain Church
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

Every afternoon during this week
from until $50 o'clock there will
be an exhibit by three Audubon So
cieties of this city in the audi
torium of the High School build
ing. 1t will be under the direction
of Misses Douglas, McCirkle and
Leila Beattie. Miss Katherine Stu
art will give short talks at s
o'clock and songs and recitations
Will be given by the children.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-06

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-16
DECORAHIANS SNOWBOUND.
On HOmeward Trip From Chicago
Train BlOckaded Sixty Hours
Thirty Miles From Chicago.

Monday forenoon two Decorahians,
Mrs. E. j. Curtin and F. A. Germann
arrived home after being on the road
from Chicago since last Friday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Curtin was returning
home from visit in New York city
and with her daughter Miss Louise
who is attending the Randolph Ma
con School at Lynchburg, Virginia.
Mr.. Germann had been in Chicago
on purchasing trip.
They left Chicago at 1850 Friday
afternoon, on train of six coaches,
pulled by two engines. There were
in the neighborhood of 800 people on
the train. 1t got as far as Rochelle,
Illinois, thirty miles out of Chicago,
about six o'clock, and the train got
stuck in a snow drift. Mr.. Germann
tells us that the drifts were within
a foot of the top of the telegram
wires. Well we have taken his word
for that, and we have figured they
must have been some drifts.
Saturday morning a relief train
with three engines was sent out to
take the people ito Elgin, and that
train got showed in, and they
couldn't get any more relief trains
that day Saturday night they sent
all the women by team to Rochelle.
The train was a mile and a half out
of town.
Saturday the people got two meals,
food being brought from Rochelle.
Sunday they got light breakfast. On
Sunday snow plows got through from
st. Paul and got the stalled train out,
after being tied up for 60 hours, and
the weather was 81 below, and the
coaches were anything but warm.
Mr.. HORNED, the Austin meat pack
er was on the train and he attempt
ed to walk to Rochelle, and for his
efforts he got frozen face
A young aviator from one of the
army camps was on the train also
and he was on his way to Austin,
Mimi, to attend his mothers funeral.
The storm in Chicago was the
worst that ever visited that section.
The city was completely tied up for
couple of days. Saturdays Chicago
papers, printed late Friday night
didn't reach DEBORAH until Monday
afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-16
Well Known Pioneer Passes.

Yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o.
clock death claimed another of Win
neshiek county's we'll known pion-
GERS, Mr.. Luke O'Brien, who passed
away at the home OF his daughter,
Mrs. ]. E. Ryan, on Mechanic street.
He had been confined to his bed for
the past two months and death was
due primarily to old age. The deceas-
ed was born in County Gavin, Ireland
50 years ago, and when a young man
came to the United States. He lived
for a short time in New York and
Cincinnati before coming here. On
Jan. 20, 1867, he was united in mar
riage here to Ellen Mcconnell, who
passed away July 26, 1913. Thirteen
children were born to the union, ten
of whom survive. They are Mrs. MI
chael Courtney, Button; James (de-
ceased); Mrs. r. Madden, (deceas-
ed; Nellie, Chicago; Andrew, Cres-
co; Terry and Patrick, Bluffton, Will
liam, Chicago; Mary, Decorah; Mrs.
]. r. Ryan, DEBORAH; Alice, DEBORAH,
and Mrs. Bessie Gossman, FIT. Atkin-
son; Luke, (deceased). During his
long residence in this county Mr..
O'Brien was widely known and his
integrity and honesty gained him the
good will and confidence of all with
whom Ile had business or social re-
lations. His life had been SUCH TO
give him high standing in the eyes OF
the community and he was recognize
ed as a man whose earnest labor not
| only contributed to his own prosper
| ity, but had also been benefit TO the
community at large. He was the ell
dest member of his family, and when
he came here from Ireland he worked
hard to accumulate enough money TO
bring his, parents and two brothers
and three sisters here, which he dld'
They all passed away before him.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow Thursday morning from ST.
Bridget's Catholic church in Bun
ton. Rev. Father Courtney. of What
Cheer, Iowa, is expected here to oiilci-
ate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-16
Some Cold Weather

Yesterday Tuesday morning Bak-
ers government thermometer regis
tered IL below zero and for several
days previous it registered 10 below.
the big thermometer on the tele-
phene pole at Bears corer regis
tered Is below at six o'clock Monday
night. The government thermometer
apparently does not register as low as
some of the others down town, but
the way the weather felt here for the
past week fellow would think it was
around 60 below.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-16
Another One of Sheriff Ellingson':
Sons Wants to Enlist.

Roy Ellingson, son of Sheriff Ell
lingson and wife, Of DEBORAH, went
to Dubuque last Friday to enlist in
the army. Roy is only eighteen years
old and has demonstrated that he is
a true blue patriot and wants to do
his bit for Uncle Sam. Roy took the
examination, but didn't pass, as the
surgeons found something that pre-
vented it, but Roy says he never
knew of any trouble that he had. 1t
could be remedied by slight opera
ton, which he expects to take. When
the officers asked Roy what depart
meat he wanted to enlist in, he an
swered, the department that is one
sure and quick way of getting to
France" Roy spent last summer in
Canada working on farm, and ar
rived home the day before Thanks
giving, and ever since has been anX-
ious to enlist. His older brother, Or
val enlisted about "a month ago out in
North Dakota.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-16
The Donations Were Fine.

The donations of preserves and
canned goods made by our people to
the DEBORAH hospital last week were
line. The goods were brought to the
DEBORAH Furniture CO. and Monday a
Dig load was taken to the hospital
Owing to the stormy weather a great
many country people were unable to
get in, and donations from them will
be received any day this week at the
furniture store. For all that has al
ready been given the hospital author
tiles wish to most heartily thank the
people who gave it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-16
SUDDEN AND SAD DEATH.
Mrs. Anna Moore Found Unconscious
Monday Noon by Her Young Son.
Died Without Regaining Con-
SCiOuSncSS.

Monday noon when Robert Moore
arrived home from school he found
his mother laying on the floor in an
unconscious condition. She had not
been i'll previously and was alright
and up and about the home when
Robert went to school in the NOR
ming. Or. Woodward was called, and
everything that medical aid could do
was resorted to, but the unfortunate
woman never regained consciousness,
and remained in that condition until
fifteen minutes ften last night Tues
day. when she passed away. Uranic
poisoning is given as the cause of
her death. The deceased's maiden
name was Anna Peele Walker, and
she was born in Vermont, March It,
1870. She was a daughter-in-law of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Moore, of Decor
an On Oct. %, twenty years ago
she was united in marriage to DR..
Henry W. Moore at Brookings, S. d.
He passed away May 2, 1908.
Two children, son and daughter
were born to the union, Catherine,
and Robert. Catherine is a student at
Cedar Falls college and she arrived
home yesterday afternoon. This sud-
den death of this good woman is a
severe shock to her many friends
here. She was a woman who always
bore the respect and esteem of every
body and her death brings sorrow to
all. She is survived by three sisters
and one brother. The date Of the fun
eral had not been set at this writing