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The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
They Need No Amusement.

Every c,cnng, in million American homes a
well-fed, anriabe family group rises from cheerful
dinner tables the questions, "Whcre shall
spend the evening? What shall do for
amusement" The days work is done and need
relaxation. So many things bcckon-movics, thea
ter, lecture, a motor ride, cards, dancing, or
peaceful LOAF with papers and pipe and knitting.
Which shall be choose? Lie for is so rich with
interest, full OF comfort and beauty that daily
make many choices between pleasures, between
comfort and another
An American Y. NJ. c. A. secretary is back from
France bringing a different picture.
In a forest just back OF Vcrdun is a French
camp OF 10000 soldiers. They have been there
three years. under constant fire. living interminable
days in cold and rain and in mud that sucks and
clings and ilthics them like some vile beast
that can not be thrown off.
In recent months, the French Red Cross has
built crude hut in the camp and the American
Y. NJ. c. \. has loaned two secretaries for work
there. The hut is rather bare of furniture. There
are lights and stove, chairs, tables and writing
materials, and that is about all-no graphophone,
no piano, books. A visitor inquired pityngIy,
"But what do you do to keep these entertain
ed:"
Silence a minute and then the reply ringing
across the world to by fires and at the
movies, and the restaurant tables:
"Thc French soldier this fourth winter OF war
doesn't need entertainment. All he wants is
place little dry, place a little warm, a place
with little light so he just rest, rest rest"
What shall we do for amusement this evening?
Well, for thing, let's write check for the
Red Cross and another for the Y. NJ. c. A.-and
gather up some of our books and write some let
tcrs to soldiers And then let us go on our knees
TO ask forgiveness if forget in amuse-
ments those who give their souls and bodies for
us, asking-no not even asking-in return an
hour day in "a place little warm, and dry, and
bright"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Lufbery the Glorious.

The air is conquered. Man shares with the
birds its secrets; but he has to yield OF his
great heroes to make the conquest good
There will be complete tanning OF the
air. Always will it remain, like the swooping buzz
zard, ready to gather its victims when the smallest
mishap comes.
Raoul Luibcry, premier American acc, has gone
the way OF Guyncmcr, OF Rcsnati, and-to include
OF the cncmy's hcrocs-Boelke. 1t is perhaps
inevitable that fighting aviator must die His
life reaches the very pinnacle OF earthly romance,
earthly heroism, earthly adventure; but Death is
always riding in the plane with him.
Lufbcry smiled in her face. He flew and fought
undauntcd Death never troubled him; doubtless
he knew his hour would come sooner or later. The
air was in his blood 1t is secret that when a
human loves flight bird loves it, he is ready to
pay the price when the bill is presented.
Luibcry fought the Bochc in the air as no other
American has done. But he will have many fol
lowers. None OF them will think life a cheat if it
permits them to follow in his steps-to fight he
has fought to end as he has gloriously ended
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
D. c. N. G. PRACTICES
BAYONET DRILLS
District Men Train on Fields Near
L Street Armory.

Several OF the District National
Guard companies have taken up
bayonet drills in the open. These
drills are being held nightly in the
vicinity of the National Guard Ar
mory, at AZ L street The latest
drill schedule, announced yesterday
by Brig. Gen. Richard d. Simms. is
as follows:
Fifth Regiment-Company A. Lieut.
Leonard A. Block. Tuesday and
Thursday nights: Company b, Capt
T. B. Huyck, Lieut.. Reeves T. Strick-
land and Lieut.. J. Miller Kenyon,
Thursday night; Company c, Capt
Harry r. Gladman. Lieut.. Cromwell
and Lieut.. Evans. Tuesday night i:
Company d. Capt J. +. Eldridge.
Lieut.. Adkins and Lieut.. Lucas, We'd
nesdsy night; Company f. Capt.
Charles l.. BroCkWay. Thursday
night: Company +. Capt. William
Bowie. Friday night: Company /.
Capt Herbert L. James. Monday
afternoon: Company X, Capt. John
G. Mcguire. Saturday night: Com
pany l. Capt. Russell NJ. Mac
Lehman. Friday night. The begin
be announced shortly.
The Second Separate Battalion,
Maj. Edward L. Webster. Lieut.. H.
c. Weldon. adJutant, Company 4.
Capt. James E. Slaughter. Company
B. Capt. George B. Hunt, and Com
pany c. Capt. Charles II. Washing
ton. will meet Monday night in bat
TALON drill at the l. street armory.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
removes POSSIBILITY
OF PRIORITY DISPUTE
Hurley Says Shipping Board Will
Not Retard Navy Program.

The possibility of a dispute between
the Navy Department and the Elmer
Eency Fleet Corporation of the L. S.
Shipping Board over priority in the
delivery of turbine engines was made
too remote yesterday by Chairman
Hurley. of the Shipping Board, to de-
serve serious consideration.
Officials of the Navy Department
said that the proposal made by Gen.
Goethals. on behalf of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation, would delay the
important destroyer program of the
navy at least six months, and feared
that the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton was trying to make n record in
preparing ships for the sea at the
expense of the navy. 1t was stated
that the matter might go to the
President.
Chairman Hurley said that the re-
quest that the navy permit the de-
livery OF turbine engines 1t had
ordered to the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration was made on behalf of the
War Department which was en-
deavOrinG to rush the delivery of
transports. 1t was understood that
the hulls OF the destroyers would not
be ready at the time the engines were
completed and that the delivery of
such engines to the Emergency Fleet
Corporation would mean no delay in
the navy program AS soon as 1t
was learned that the navy would
have hulls ready for the engines, that
ended the matter so far as the Ship
ping Board is concerned.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Saving Russia.

The first kind word for Russia that has been
spoken by any statesman for months has been that
OF President Wilson.
We say kind word" advisedly. Russia, prey
to her own hbcrtincS of anarchy, despised and re-
jected by the world, needs nothing so much now as
the voice OF friendship and understanding from
without-the kind of understanding that was de-
MED kerensky, the kind of appreciation for her
aspiring and idcalistc priests OF democracy that
might have saved the struggling young nation from
the bankruptcy OF Bolshevism.
1t is no little thing the President has done. He
until Russia is released from the shackles which
the German military ring IS swiftly fastening upon
her. He has stated with sufficient dehnitcness that
Germany will not be allowed a free hand in the
East, no matter what entccments and blandish-
ments she offers in the West.
The world today has forgotten all about the
Russia OF 1914 and I9I5-thc Russia which saved
civilization. Even today, although Russia practi-
cally has been out OF the for more than year.
her sacrifice OF human blood in the first two
probably equals if it docs not surpass the total
sacrifice OF Britain and France to date. She paid
heavily to the Moloch of war, and the Western
democracics owe her debt OF gratitude which is
not washed out merely because the Russian people
failed them when the great crisis came.
Let this continue for many months longer
and the true power OF Russia will assert itsel-shc
will again be found in the field against the Hun.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Apphed Patriotism.

By EDWARD VANCE COOK.
While digging in the garden if 1 give my back a
wrench,
1 say "Hurrah + Pershing. just suppose this were
trench"
While falling off the ladder, as I'm touching up
the paint,
say Those battle-planers fall mile without
complaint"
While washing dishes, SOS the wife can get her
knitting done,
say You bet! warm feet for Yanks give cold feet
to the Hun"
When Bud and sister run across my newly var
nished floor,
say That sticky Flanders mud must be awful
bore"
When reading of the Kaiser and his mild and
gentle thugs,
I get so full of mad go right out and beat the
rugs.
When asked to mind the babies at some little
sacrifice,
1 think OF Belgian babies and my heart flops over
tcopssight lsIsl
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
The Limit. and Then Some

The professional anarchists of Russia have to
go the BQlshevki one better, in order to preserve
their own distinction and standing, and, in looking
about them for new worlds to conquer, they've
discovered that there's too blamed little anarchy
in marriage The Russian soviet at Saratov de-
clares that all the beautiful women have become
the property of the wealthy men, thus impeding
the correct continuation of the human race. So,
the family is hereby abolished. The former hus-
band must relinquish personal ownership of his
wife. He may visit her occasionally but all other
men are to share in her ownership. All women
between the ages of II and 81 become the prop
erty OF the whole community.
OF course, this scheme of the Saratov soviet
isn't important 1t is interesting only as showing
what monstrosities can get into human heads when
folks set up reform everything in sight, regard
less of the need thereof. The Saratov soviet, hav
ing resolved to make their wives and daughters
common property, may be said to have surpassed
the dirtiest that even the Germans propose for
promotion of propagation. Maybe it's only the
record along this line that these Russians after,
at heart.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
HOLD RIFLE DRILLS
ON INDOOR RANGE

Voluntary and systematic rife
practice by individuals and squads
is being held Tuesday and Thursday
nights in the indoor rifle range at
the National Guard Armory. at Az
L street northwest. Instruction is
being given by Capt. F. w. Holt,
Inspector of Small Arms Practice of
the District Guard.
With the final muster-in Of the
District Guard the indoor rife range
will be open every week night, and
part time each day for both indi-
vidual and company qualification
Considerable progress is now being
made in qualifying the present en-
rolled members of the guard pre-
paratory to the Congress Heights
rife range shooting.
It is anticipated that each COM
pany Of the District Guard will this
summer have at least three days
firing at the Congress Heights range
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Barring the Beastly Kultured

Western editor OF some note has started
campaign to bar German and Austrian immigrants
from this country after the war.
Doubtless there will be somewhat Of demand
for this, when peace comes, and it may be point
to be considered in shaping up the peace treaties
II does not look reasonable and consistent to bar
out the Chinese our allies in this war, and let in
Germans with their nefarious and bloody ideas of
kultur docs it?
And, if we put up the bars against incoming
Teutons, we surely ought to kick out the Teutons
who are so dangerous to national life that
we've had to intern them.
What to do with our Teutons is very likely
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
G. v. j. EXAMINES
Degree CANDIDATES
Seven Students Seek Title of Doc,
tor of Philosophy.

Boards. each composed of three
men and presiding officer. under
the direction of Dean Charles F..
Munroe. heard seven candidates for
the doctor of philosophy degree at
George Washington University yes
terday morning in the university
building. 2023 G street northwest.
1t was the thirty third doctorate
disputation to be held at the uni
versity. Three years of research
work. following the obtaining OF a
bachelor of arts degree. We're neCes-
sary for nominating the candidates.
Announcement will be made in
about a week as to the outcome of
the disputation. The various ex-
perts composing the boards of
judges now have the theses under
consideration. and will submit a
report to the board of trustees with
in a few days.
Among the candidates foI the de-
gree of doctor of philosophy who
submitted theses were E6win F.
Alberstworth. Arthur Charles Ba-
ker, Reginald Hunter ColleS, Will
lam Hearthercote, Walton Colcord
John. Arthur Franklin Pfeffer, and
VIII Carson Ryan, jr.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Cancelling Naturalization Papers.

bill which makes the utterance of seditious
language sufficient grounds for the revoking OF
naturalization papers OF aliens has been prepared
by the Department of Justice. This is a simple
way to meet the constitutional question that has
been raised since a naturazed citizen OF New Jer-
sey lost his citizenship papers few weeks ago
by court order.
In discussing the case the New York Telegraph
says, editoria1ly:
"The foreign born, even after naturalization, do
not enjoy the status conferred upon them when
they swear allegiance to this country an inherent
right. privilege has been granted, that is ALL and
the granting power, which primarily is Congress,
may take it away at any time AS a matter of fact
nativc-born citizens sometimes subjected to a
modified forfeiture OF citizenship-as punishment
for crime. They deprived of the voting privi-
lege, thus returning to the status of minors in ono
important rcspcct-that is to say, politically.
III foregn-born citizen have his naturalization
papers cancelled for fraud at the time they were
taken out he his original status, the New
Jersey Judge thinks, and is again subject OF the
prince or the state he forcswore-with a mental
reservation Possibly the New Jersey judge techni-
cally is in to his own powers, but there is
no question OF the power OF Congress to make
revocation possible by passing the bill now being
prepared"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
SUES
FOR ALLEGED BALANCE
Claims $4,662.23 Still Due on
Building for Uncle Sam.

An echo of the construction of the
new Department Of Interior Build
ing at f, F. Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets northwest. was heard
in the District Supreme Court yes
terday when the United States of
America, in behalf of William +.
Cush. brought suit against the John
H. Parker Company. and their
bondsmen. for a balance of s46622S.
alleged to be due Cush as a sub
contractor.
The complaint recites that on Au-
gust II. 1915. John H. Parker Com
pany entered into a contract with
the government for the completion
of the building at a cost of Sl.622.-
4SI. and that on October /. 1917,
full settlement was made between
the United States and the defendant
corporation, the building having
been completed and turned over to
the Interior Department on that
date
1t is also stated in the complaint
that on August IL. 1915, William F.
Cush entered into an agreement
with the contractors to perform cer-
tain labor in connection with con-
structing the building. and that
from September %, 1915. to Febru-
ary a. 1916. the subcontractor had
been paid $53,375 for this service.
leaving the amount sued for still
due.
At the time the John Fl. Parker
Company secured the contract on
the building. they are alleged to
have put up a bond for SS11. 300 to
cover faithful performance. various
| insurance and trust companies quail
flying as bondsmen. An are named
as co-defendants in the suit of the
subcontractor.
Harold J. Pack and Levi Fl. David
are attorneys for plaintiffs.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Too Tuneful.

The trifling causes that some people set forth
in seeking a divorce up for discussion at a
social gathering when the following anecdote was
related by Senator William A. Smith, of Michigan:
Some time since a woman entered the office OF
a lawyer, and on boing asked the nature OF her
business by the legal light declared with positive
air that she wished to for separation from
her husband. nv ,
"Just moment responded the lawyer. Lets
begin at the beginning. Why do you wish di-
vorcc?" ,
Because my husband snores," answered the
would-be client "He snores so loudly that l can
not sleep" ,
THAT is something, of course" returned the
lawyer, with inward smile: "but didn't you take
him for better for worse?
81 surely did," was the prompt rejoindcr of the
other, "but l didn't take him for brass band"
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
ALINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR
BY John kendrick Bangs.
THE WAY TO FREEDOM.

THE WAY TO FREEDOM.
Look upward to the stars
Forgetful of the bars
That hold you back,
And learn that cen the night
Hath streaming gifts of light
To ease your lack.
Fen with your feet in mire
Keep thinking high and higher,
And though black care
Besieges heart and mind
Your soul will surely find
Its freedom there
tComnsht. ma
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

70 become live question. We may even become
so heated. before this ends to be practically
unanimous for purging the country of Germans
and everything tainted with German. However. 1t
would be wise not to become excited over such
propositions, at least until have prevented the
Germans from purging US.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Many Fly-Borne Diseases.

Among the disease OF which the
bacilli have actually been found on
files are cholera. tuberculosis, bu-
bonic plague and typhoid fever, to-
gether with the pus-forming cocci. DIR.
J. r. Scott. microscopic of the Army
Medical Museum in Washington, sus-
gests that the spread of gangrene in
field hospitals is probably due to flies
bearing these pus-forming bacteria.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

The editor of railway trade paper says gov
ernment ownership OF railroads will not be per-
manent as the people will be convinced that private
management is more flexible. He doesn't mean
flexible. does he? He must mean loose.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

Once more it is reported that the German navy
is getting ready to move What's the matter:
Has the rent been boosted?
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

An American destroyer just completed ar an
Atlantic shipyard made SO knots hour in her
trial trip She ought to be called the Knitter
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

The New York police have great problem on
their hands in enforcing the antloafing law.
How'll they know whether to clean up Broadway
or Fifth avenue first?
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

Germany's long-range guns out of order.
Once more the children of Paris can play in the
streets.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

If it isn't one thing, it's something else. The
United States Senate is wasting wind the new
draft bill
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

On the bill of fare in downtown restaurant:
"Broilcd English Mutton Chop, Bacon, Shakes
pcare" There's always somebody ready to revive
a controversy.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

A long .is- Of appointments has
! been announced from the adjutant
generals office OF provisional second
lieutenants of the army. being those
who have previously qualified and
who have been on an eligible list
awaiting commissioning and assign
ment TO commands. The present first
class at the Military Academy will
be commissioned as second hCuten-
ants as vacancies occur, although
they are not. in reality, entitled to
any of the vacancies in the grade save
those occurring next year. II there
are no vacancies at the time Of the
advanced West Point graduation, they
will be commissioned. as usual UNDER
such circumstances. as additional sec
ond lieutenants. Those who are now
being appointed to army commissions
from West Point will not, obviously.
have the same rare opportunities for
advancement as the members Of the
recent graduating classes. Neces-
sarily. promotions among Junior off,
crs OF the military personnel will he
much slower than they have been
during the past two years. although
the chances Of advancement will he
| improved by the contemplated in
! crease in The army.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

Under the arrangement made by the
War Department for the building and
operation Of an ordnance plant in the
interior of the country. the War de-
partment has selected Neville Island,
in the Ohoa River, near Pittsburgh. as
the site on which the plant is TO be
built. Work Will be pushed as rapidly
as DoSSible
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

Look after the pennies! You en- find plent
NV people t take care NV yer dollars.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

Potatoes are so cheap that Brightwood grocer
threw one at dog yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21
Army and Navy News

Interest attaches to the court-mar-
/ tial sentence imposed In the case Of
Lieut.. (Junior Grade) Charles r.
Chambers. U. s. Naval Reserve Force.
tried by court on board the U. s. c.
Anderson by order OF the commander
OF Squadron 4, Patrol Force. Atlantic
Fleet, on charges on which he was
found guilty OF Through negligence
suffering a vessel OF the navy TO run
upon q rock and stranded" and meg
lect Of duty" She court sentenced
the officer to be placed at the foot Of
the list OF ensigns Of the Naval Re-
serve Force, but recommended Glenn
ency because the officer had practi-
cally no experience as a mariner.
while qualified for engineering or con-
struction work. and lis evidently fitted
for many important construction or
engineering assignments. and his
services could be used advantageous
lly." The Secretary Of the Navy, on
the recommendation of the judge ad-
Yocate general and the chief OF the
Bureau OF Navigation. disapproved the
sentence, but, as a separate and en-
tirely distinct action. directed that
the provisional enrolment of Lieut..
Chambers be changed TO that of en-
sign, in view OF the endorsement Of
the Judge advocate general as fol-
lows: "The sentence Is incongruous
in that by the wording Of the sentence
this officer is not reduced in rank. A
sentence should be construed with eN-
actness, nothing implied or read into IL,
and the sentence adjudged in this case
does not provide for the reduction or
even disenrolIment Of this officer from
the rank of lieutenant Gunior grade)
to that Of ensign, but places him al
the foot of the list.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-21

The Secretary of War has asked
Congress ID authorize decorations for
men who distinguish themselves in the
military service. The proposed hill
provides for a medal of honor to be
granted in the name OF Congress, a
distinguished service cross, and a dis
tinguished service medal, and IdGi-
tional pay for enlisted men winning
Lch decorations. The medal Of honor
is to be presented TO any officer or
enlisted man who shows conspicuous
eallantry under fire at the risk Of mis-
life above and beyond the call OF
duty" The distinguished service
cross is for any person Gerving with
the army who shows extraordinary
heroism in connection with militia y
operations against an armed enemy,
and the distinguished service medal
would ne for any person. who, either
with the army or some other branch
Of governmen. service, performs ''eN-
ceptionally meTitOriOus service in a
duty of great responsibility" All en-
listed men to whom the certificate Of
merit has tcen issued prior TO the
passage of the bill would be entitled
to the distinguished service medal.
Only one decoration of each kind
could be given one person, but tire
President would be authorized TO add
extra bars or other insignia for other
acts OF heroism.
Graham guardian., 1918-04-19

Tuesday night. 1t will consist
of a short farce, some esthetic
dancing and good patriotic num-
bers.
The officers of the Sunday
School gave a social to the re-
tiring superintendency Saturday
night, in the Amusement Hall.
A short, spicy program was CIV
en-, followed by games of various
kinds. To conclude the evening,
dainty refreshments were served.
The affair was greatly enjoyed
by all.
Mrs. Iretta Tate and Mrs.
Carrie Naylor gave a shower for
Mrs. Naomi Merrill Friday, at
the home of Mrs. Cynthia Lay
ton. Many novel amusements
occupied the afternoon and de-
licious refreshments were served.
The Thatcher Mutual has COM
pleted it's lesson work and has
taken up the summer programs.
Mutual, during the summer, will
hold its meetings in the church,
instead of the Academy, where
they have been held all winter.