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The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
PLEADS FOR CHARITY.
Mrs. Walker D. Hines Appeals for
UnempIoyed Women

To the Editor Of The washinston
Herald: The Little Workshop of the
Gros-Caillou quarter, $50 rue do Gren-
ellie, Paris, was organized at the out
oreak Of the war in August, 1914 Its
nrst EFFORT was % supply work for
French girls and women suddenly de-
pr1Ved Of employment. Since then,
however. 1t has added a hand-knitted
SOCK industry to help the old grand
motners OF tha quarter, otherwise
dependent and helpless, and so to
supply socks to soldiers at the front.
In addition to the work involved
by these undertakings the devoted
women interested in the workshop. es-
pecially Mrs. Henry Conkling, an
American woman formerly of Brook
lyn, and Mile. Marguerite GuiIhou, 1s1
rue de fUniversite. Paris, have felt
,une necessity Of helping in the care
OF refugees pouring into Paris, par
uculary the children. But money is
running short, and since this last
dr1ve the need is imperative. A re-
cent cablegram from Paris saws.
Plead for $4,000. Send at once "a
iced children Most important. Get il
ALICE CONKLING."
AItnoush I realize that this ia a
= bad time to beg. with the hundreds
OF touching appeals for worthy causes
coming to all Of US. and the necessity
Tor helping in our own country, stiII
J feel II a duty cannot shirk to an
peal to the generosity of your readers
90 help me get this money. And l
teel 1 am justified in asking their aid
because Of the great debt we all owe
France
Any amount. large or small. sent 10
me viii be gratefully received ana
acknowledged. Every dollar, can
assure you. will be used in the wisest
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
AGAINST UNIFORMS.
J. A. c. Believes Women Should
Not Have to Wear Them.

To the Editor The Washington
Herald: Kindly allow us to voice
our objection to an article appear
ing in a recent issue Of your paper,
with reference to "uniforming" girls
who are working for the govern
ment. in a characteristic military
fashion.
In view of the fact that the ma
Jority of the girl employees now
working for the government are
sacrificing the comforts of home
and the congeniality of a host of
friends to come to the Capital City
to do a patriotic work, we would
like to express our sentiments on
the subject.
With all due respect and honor to
the girls who have made this sac
rifice and have come to Washing
ton to help the government sue
cessfully prosecute the war, we are
opposed to anything which would
Jeopardize their moral or social
welfare. Isn't theresthe possibility
that a girl arrayed in a distinctly
military form of dress would fail
to command the same respect and
admiration that would be bestowed
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05

upon her sister going and coming from
work without this uniform7 We
cannot be too careful in o matter
Of such great Importance. It is
our duty to look at the subject from
all angles and all view points be-
fore we make q final decision Of
such q nature.
There 10 q distinct individuality
Of dress and manner that q girl
possesses which makes her an OBJ
ject Of admiration to her friends
and all those about her. VIII not
this proposed uniform destroy that
Individuality? Does the modest and
hcme-Ioving girl want this form Of
advertisement? Shouldn't the sacri-
fee, that they are making be on
higher level and of q nobler type
than the kind that plays to the
gallery gods?'
The main argument given by
those who propose this form Of
dress is that a lot of money or
dinarily spent in dressing would
go into liberty bonds and war
saving stamps. Have they ever
stopped to figure what a soldiers
uniform is worth today? Have they
ever given thought to the fancy
price that our merchants would
charge for the uniform. owing 10
the cost of material! Wouldn't the
same tendency for getting the. best
that there Is in the line Of clothes
exist even in the purchasing Of a
uniform?
This criticism is given in good
faith and in a constructive sense.
We are opposed to girls coming to
work as If they are going to some
social event. However. we would
suggest simple white blouses and
plain blue skirts as being an
economical and becoming style OF
dress and something that would
not have a martial appearance.
Trusting that you will insert this
article in your newspaper at your
earliest convenience. and thanking
you for your valuable time and space,
we are
J. A. c. Of Section e. A. g. o.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05

"I. w. w. "disloyalist" at every one
who points to these abuses and who
refuse to go "bug-house' over the war
the super-patriotic highbrow who
fiamboyantly contends that the way
to make the world safe for democracy
Is to try and root out every vestige
Of It We have left-these will point the
craven finger and shout the above
named epithets at you.
"Whom the gods would destroy
they first make mad" still holds
good. though we have gotten beyond
the gods" stage in our migration up
ward. Many sincere Americans, pa
triotic as any OF the noisy, boasting
breed, see our greatest danger in the
militaristic bureaucracy that Is
slowly getting a strangle-hold on the
masses Of unthinking folks. The only
few instances since the war began
where the American citizen has had
an opportunity to express his honest
opinions-at the basic root of democ-
racy. the ballot box-what have we
seen? Well, not to tax the thought
tank too harshly. look to Wisconsin
the last two or three days. What do
we see? These super-patriotic Ameri-
cans % talking of putting the State
under martial law. II anything were
needed to brand them as disloyal to
fundamental democracy, the giving
utterance to such a thought will con-
denim them. Real democracy has
nothing to fear by turning the search
light on the fostering spots and I am
pleased to see that The Washington
Herald has the vision to see and the
backbone to turn the spotlight on one
Of them. 1 shall expect to see the
knights Of Liberty" the National
Council Of Defense" and a host OF
little me too" patriots lay seige to
your redoubts. If they do, shall
be glad to give up my life here in be-
half Of democracy at home in your
defense.
]. W. RICHMAN.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
RAPS RENT BOOSTERS.
Correspondent { Places Them in Class
with Money Sharks.

To the Editor The Washington
Herald: I beg space through the
columns Of your valuable paper to
say . few words in behalf of thou
sands Of "old residents Of this city,
both white and colored, who have
become a shining mark and easy prey
for the rent profiteers" in the ma
tion's capital.
All Washington still remembers that
few years ago there were companies
OF men who took such undue adyan-
tage OF the clerks, and many others
Of this city. by lending money at
such a shamefully high interest that
they won for themselves the well de-
served title Of loan sharks" Know
ing that these so-called loan sharks"
were robbing the poor people beyond
all bounds Of reason, Congress stepped
in and enacted a law which put them
out Of business.
But as bad as the loan sharks were
they were nothing to be compared
to the present rent profteers'' in this
city. And let US all rejoice in the
fact that there are statesmen in the
present Congress who, thank God, are
hxing to move upon the works" of
the rent gamblers here who seem to
De determined to make It impossible
for the poor people to live in a house
and at the same time have money
enough left to buy a loaf of this So
called bread we eat.
House rent here at best Is shame
fully high, and IL the unjust land
lords raise the rents even a dollar
more on the former price. the District
Commissioners should take that as
an increase In the value of their
property and levy a higher tax on
the same.
But the most shameful thing about
this sudden jump in house rent lies in
the fact that the colored people are
being charged almost 50 per cent
more than the former high price.
Many Of these people have been faith.
tul tenants for ten, fifteen and twenty
years, remaining with the same land
lords or real estate agents. and to-
day they must pay almost double the
former rent. And in some cases, the
wicked and ungrateful landlords have
given the faithful colored tenants or
deFs to "move out" They have even
refused to accept a higher rent offer
by the old faithful colored tenants.
Shamei Shame on them. By fore
ing the payment of unreasonable and
unjustly high rents many of the real
estate owners have become indepen-
IDENTIFY rich of the hard-earned money
OF the colored people. And now to
show how well they appreciate their
faithfulness to them. they not only
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
NATURE LOVER.
Tells What Spring Blossoms and
Green Trees Should Mean.

To the Editor Of The Herald:
On every hand the story Of the res
direction told by the wealth of blos-
som and the grandeur of every leaf
covered tree. To all lovers Of the
beautiful the year'time flower show
il open. The price OF admission is
simply observation and appreciation.
Students burn midnight oil pouring
over books of wisdom. but this annual
plant awakening is a written page
before which one may pause. reflect
and study, and gain an overpowering
idea OF the sublimity and greatness OF
created things. Friendship with ma
ture finds, no four-walled limitations.
There can be no black melancholy
to him who lives in the midst of ma
ture and has. his senses STILL There
was never yet a storm but 1t was
Aeolian music to a healthy and inno-
cent ear" knowledge can be gained
with her as a counsellor, not from a
printed page, but from her master
works-the silent forests, the open
fields, the laundering cataract. and
the mighty mountains; all. all have
their special messages Of instruction
and inspiration.
Easter time. usually the birthday OF
spring, draws aside the curtain and
presents q wonderful spectacle OF
color. 1t IL the glad season, for birds
sing sweeter, folks are reused from
their winter lethargy to noble pur-
suit and high endeavor, and every
where are signs Of things born anew.
II Is the awakening period Of still life.
Cold-chilled must be the human being
who remains unresponsive, unappre-
ciative and unenthusaistic before this
mysterious pageant Of a God-giyen
hand. Throw open the windows Of the
soul. Let in today the divine light of
hopefulness and fruition. Give a will
ing ear to the quaint sermon preached
by Jack in the Pulpit. Have an open
mind for the parable of humility re-
vealed by the lowly violet and ab-
sorb from every source, everywhere,
all that is life-inspiring and worth
while.
LOUIS vARNUM woULFE.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
CRITICS "OUT OF PLACE" I"
Should Abolish German Language
Publications, Saws Reader.

To the Editor Of The Washington
Herald: In so far as the United States
government Is concerned, the conduct
Of the war should be turned over to
President Wilson. ex officio comman-
der-in-chief of the United States army
and navy. Too many cooks spoil the
soup."-Senator Sherman. Secretary
Baker. of the War Department, is
one Of the most loyal, patriotic and
able men in President Wilson's cabi-
net, and a man in whom the Presi-
dent has the utmost confidence and
SO II is with the rest of the members
Of the Wilson Cabinet. They are all
loyal, faithful. able. sincere and true
to the Chief Executive of this mighty
and great nation.
The "critics" of the Wilson admin
istration are wholly "out of place"
and tune at this critical time in the
history Of our country. Mark what 1
say, Senator Sherman: The nation
stands by its President! And so does
the great State of Illinois, regard
less Of Senator Sherman"
In my humble opinion, 1t would not
be bad idea" IL Congress abolished
all German language publications in
this country for the duration of the
war at least. German "propaganda"
has proven to be a curse" to this
country. and every other country "at
war" with Germany. German prop
aganda" has even entered the
homes Of the people in neutral ma
tons, to say nothing about German
spies" and diplomats" higher I'D,
In some States of the Union the
German language has been "elimini-
mated from the public and parochial
schools. That is wise. just. right and
proper, and as it should be. II Kaiser
"Bilr' Of Germany had any justifica-
ton and power within the United
States OF America. the first thing he
would do would be to abolish the Eng
lish-American language on free Amer
ican soil. GEORGE A. RITTER.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
INDORSES STAND.
J. W. Rchman Commends Herald
Criticism of Swivel Chair Men.

To the Editor The Washington
Herald: Your scathing publicity of
the swivel chair" commissioned off,
Ger Stacker" scandal Is one of the
most heartening things that has come
to light. You have rendered those
who are whole-heartedly and consci-
entiously working to make the world
safe for democracy" the greatest
service.
You will receive as a result of your
efforts the enmity of the patriots for
profit-of those who wave the flag and
never loose an opportunity to loudly
boast of their patriotism and love of
my" country. The camoufiage artists
who shout Stacker" '.pro-German," +"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-05
way BY Mrs, conkling and Mle.

6ufinous is-
Remittances may be sent to. me at
my residence. IL East Seventeen
street, New York. or care Of Walker
ID. Hines. assistant to the Director
General of Railroads, Interstate Com
.merce Building. Washington, d. e.
- - ALICE NJ. HINES
(Mrs. Walker d. Hines.)
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
TRIES TO KILL WIFE;
 CUTS OWN THROAT

CHEHALIS: Myron Taft, a Span ish war veteran. who had served two terms in the Oregon penitentiary yes terday made a murderous attack on his wife. Mrs. Lois Taft. at their Fol som street home in Chehalis, beating her over the head with a hammer un- til she was apparently lifeless. Then he cut his throat with a razor. When neighbors had broken through the bolted door Taft was dead. At the St. Helens hospital. where she was rush. ed. it was reported that Mrs. Taft would recover.
 The ex.senvict and his bride quar- reled frequently and two weeks ago she had him arrested for threatening to kill her and her children. Taft was held in the Lewis county jail here until last Thursday. when. on account of his tubercular condition. he was released on promise to leave the coun- ty forever.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
FAIRBANKS PAYS NO
 HEED TO EIGHT HOUR ACT

Only few Fairbanks firms so far have taken any notice of the eight hour law. which is supposed to have gone into effect January 1, say ad- vices from Fairbanks.
 The larger firms in Fairbanks will make test case to try out the law II any action is taken.
 There are all kinds of rumors going the rounds in Fairbanks about what action the governor is going to take with regard to setting aside or re- taining the law. Some said telegrams had been received in Fairbanks stat ing that the law would be set aside only with regard to the canneries' Others said the entire law was to be set aside very shortly. the governor only waiting for request from the national council of defense. When these stories were traced to their sources, however. they were all found to be mere rumors. and there appears to be no definite information as to just what the action of the governor will e.-Anchorage Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
'BOLSHEV|KI TAKE
 CITY OF KEY
Streets of City Piled High With Dead -.Airplanes Drop Bombs in City
 With Appalling Losses

PETROGRAD. Feb. 1S.-Kiev, one of the principal cities of the Ukraine province of Russia. was captured by the Bolsheviki Sunday after the most bloody fighting known. The streets of the city are filled with the dead of both parties. and the list of wounded and missing is very large. =.
 During the siege Bolsheviki air planes dropped bombs on the city do ing a vast amount of damage. and killing thousands of persons. kiev which is the capital of Ukraine. has a population of about 250.00O and ii an important agricultural center. Il is situated in the Black Sea basin. or the Dnieper river.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
MINISTER LEON TROTZkI
 EXPELLED BY SPANIiRDS

MADRID: The Spanish newspapers have just discovered that Leon Trot- zky. the Russian Bolsheviki leader. was under arrest in Spain for a short time in 1916. He reached Spain from France in October of that year but the police, having learned that he was dangerous anarchist" arrested him at Vigo, took him to Madrid and lidged him at the Central prison from November to 13. pending investi- gation. Subsequently. he was releas- ed, but was requested to leave the country. He then embarked at Bar celona for the United States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18

Any person of draft age registered in Alaska. and giving Alaska as his place of residence, may still enlist in the navy or marine corps or be in- ducted into the army. The Provost Marshal General states that, owing to changeable conditions. no absolute promise can be given that the appli- can can secure service in the branch chosen, but no case Is known to date where the applicant failed to secure such service in his chosen branch.
 Applicants must apply to their local board for the necessary papers. He is then subjected to physical exami- nation, and if he passes Is then sent to Fort McDowell, California, trans portation and subsistence being paid by the government.
 Men subject to draft may also apply to their local board for the necessary permit. and upon its being issued to them may enlist at any army post in Alaska.
 =, Of course. after the draft has been made in Alaska those drawn can no longer choose the arm of the mill. tary service in which they desire Co serve.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
AUSTR|ANS MAY COME NORTH
Prevented by War Ruling from Fish. ing in Puget Sound Waters-
 May Come to Alaska

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. lS.-Aus- trian fishermen, if prevented by war time rulings from plying their trade in Puget Sound waters, may be talk en north to work under the direct su- pervision of Alaskan packers. As the Austrians practically control the fish Ing industry of Puget Sound. having thousands of purse seine boats en- gagged in the business. It is possible that the government may revoke the ruling recently made in regard to the fishing industry. in order to insure a good pack for Puget Sound plants.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
A CHANGE TO STRIKE PAY

If you could spend an evening en- ioyably and at the same time help a worthy cause you would gladly em- brace the opportunity, would you not? If you had a chance to spend the night dancing and at the same time know that the money would go to help the Red Cross, you would attend such a dance, would you not? The chance Is here. On Saturday night, February 23, the Fraternal Order of Eagles will give one of the grandest balls ever given to the lovers of the dance in Valdez. The best of music will be present, and nothing will be left undone to make the affair a sue cess. After you have danced to your hearts content you can go home as- sured that every dollar of the re- ceipts will be donated to help care for our wounded and sick on the war front. The Eagles, who never do things by halves, will give the total proceeds to the Red Gross. You can help in the war and at the same time get your usual amusement by buying one or moro tickets for this worthy cause: +
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
EASTERN WASHINGTON
 FARMERS NEED HELP

OLYMPIA: There" is now a steady call coming in for farm laborers from various points in Eastern Washing ton. It is claimed that there are plen- ty of men for the work located in the towns of the farming districts but that htey decline to go to work on the farms.
 It will not be long now before the call for workers is stronger than ev- CT It will soon be time to start the spring work and men will be needed. Efforts are being made by the federal departments to meet this demand for are cooperating with them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
President Refuses Conference

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 18.-- President Wilson Saturday telegraph ed to President Hutchinson, of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join CTS. in answer to a request for Presi- dential mediation, that he could see nothing to be gained by conference with him personally in regard to the strike of the shipyard carpenters until Hutchinson had accepted and acted upon the principle that in the pres ent national crisis no body of men had right to strike until every other method of adjustment had been tried to the limit
 "If you do not act upon this prin- ciple." said President Wilson. you are undoubtedly giving aid and com fort to the enemy. whatever may be your own conscientious motives.
 The Presidents message was sent in reply to one received Sunday from President Hutchinson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
SLIDE NEAR PORTLAND

formed a dam in canyon at St. Pet CTS Dome. a scenic point on the Col umbia highway forty miles from Port land, was washed out, by rains last night and the resulting slide covered the highway with rocksand earth from five to ten feet deep for dis taIce of 500 yards. The slide also covered the tracks of the Union Pa cific railroad and steam shovel is clearing away the debris today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
GERMANS BOMB
 FIELD HOSPITAL
Target for Enemy Airplane Which Flew Over American Lines
 Dropped Several Bombs

AMERICAN ARMY. France, Feb lS.-The American field hospital was a target for German airplane which flew over the American lines last night and dropped several unusually heavy bombs in an attempt to hit the quarters. No damage was done, how ever, and no one was injured.
 German planes have made numer ous attempts of late to drop bombs or the American field hospitals. and g protest will be made to the German government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18

Two outfit cars stationed at Camp 174, on the main line north of An chorage, were totally destroyed by fie on the afternoon of December 31. One oft he cars had been used as a cook car and the other as the office of Timekeeper B. H. Rogers, who suf- fered the loss of nearly all his person' al effects in the confagration.
 The fire was caused by live coals falling from the stove to the floor of the car, probably as the result of an explosion of coal gas. No one was in the car when the blaze started. the timekeeper being absent on duty at camp 187. Five other cars spotted on the same track were not damaged. - Railroad Record.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-18
GERMANS REFUSE
 G0 ID FRONT
Large Number of Troops at GrOdnO
 Will Not Obey Officer>

PETROGRAD. Feb. lS-As a re- suit of recent riots among German troops. soldiers stationed at Grodno and KOvno. important towns of the Baltic provinces. have refused to obey commands given to move to the French front,and have entrenched themselves under protection of their own artillery. and refuse to obey tho commands of their officers.
 4 large force of loyal troops sent against them by the government has been defeated. and forced to retreat