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The Washington times., 1918-01-26

I remember when Helen was a littls
girl going to school in Chicago, she
came home and said, Mama 1 am
not going with that little girl that
lives up on Monroe street any more.
"'Why not. HelenT
"She said. Coming home from
school today she said. Helen. don't
like you. Bah" and stuck her tongue
out
Nobody likes that kind OF q girl.
remember Helen sat In the park
one day and a lot OF little girls were
playing drop the handkerchief and
a lot of games. and finally the mother
said. All sit down and we will have
ice cream
$50 they had ice cream. They had
ice cream and they brought a dish
around and a little girl was there
with her two brothers, and when
they passed around the cake she
measured with her fingers so as to
get the one that was the longest
when they passed the oranges her
little brother got a Florida orange
and she got a tangerine. and she got
her brother and made him give II to
her. The Lord wants you to play.
Play marbles, have a good time, but
never play ball on the Sabbath. never
play marbles for keeps"
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
AUSTRIAN WORKERS
ORGANIZE REVOLT,
PETROGRAD HEARS

LONDON, Jan. 26.-An Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Petrograd, dated Friday and
received today, asserts that Aus
tria has declared her readiness
to conclude a separate peace
with Russia.
The message declared Aus
tria accepts the democratic
program except the paragraph
relating to self determination
of peoples"
PETRoGRAD, Jan. 25. delayed.
via London, Jan. 26.)-Bolsheviki
today printed reports
that soviet organizations had been
formed by the workmen in Vienna,
Budapest and Warsaw for revolu-
tionary purposes"
This report follows closely the
United Press dispatch OF Thursday
from Joseph Shaplen, reporting re-
ceipt by the Smolny Institute of WIRE
less reports indicating a revolution
in Vienna
The Russian word Soviet" means
Under the Russian revolu-
government, there are $50
viets" OF workmen, soldiers, peasants,
etc, all elected and who are sup
posed to represent public opinion OF
their respective classes.
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First Real "Peace"
Reaches Capital

The most definite and positive
announcement OF Peace" since
American participation in the war
reached Washington today.
This peace like everything else
in a Hoover world is termless.
1t is a baby. "a boy.)
John J. Cavanaugh. chief yeo-
man Of the Bureau OF Navigation,
with all other war news announc-
ed to the world today the birth
Of Peace" his few-hour-old son.
at Sibley Hospital, at 9:35 last
night.
Peace" arrived last night at
SIbIey Hospital" the communica-
ton reads. "It's a boy" it adds
in a whisper.
Mr.. Cavanaugh said his baby
will be baptized in two weeks. He
has not had time to plan its fu-
ture yet. but will be satisfied IL
the baby lives up to his name
through life." he said.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
ANOTHER MEMBER
Of FB|LLY'S FORCE
Of WORKERSILL

Illness and injury continue to beset
Billy Sunday and his party OF per-
sopal workers.
The latest detection from the ranks
of the healthy Is that OF Miss Florence
Kinney, who is today confined to her
room with q severe case OF influelza.
Miss Grace SAKE Is recovering from
the effects OF a fall last week, and
Billy himself is not yet fully recov-
cred from the throat trouble that kept
him from his platform in the after
moons of last week.
Great guns" said Billy this morn
ing, "you know I'm going to preach
to the kiddies this afternoon. and ]
always fall for them. I'm supposed to
have all sorts OF flags to wave. and In
one place I ask them II they recog-
nize each different flag. I've got to
be careful ho', ask about the Ter
man or Austrian flags. or wave 'em
around. There's a lot OF Secret Serv-
Ice people around"
This morning. BILLY said OF the stu
dent meeting last night:
"Say. / always fall for these young
men representing the student bodies.
Billy didn't say anything about the
National Park Seminary girls, but
ROdy did.
"If they ever need a voice teacher
out there. I'm going to put in my ap-
pIication." Rody said.
Mrs. William r. Asher. director Of
woman's work for the Sunday organi-
zation, will go to Philadelphia Mon
day to dedicate a building for the
Business WOmen's League of that
city.
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Eight Senators For War Cabinet Bill,
Seven Opposed, One Doubtful

poll of the Senate Military Committee today showed the bill for
cabinet would be reported out of the committee.
Under Administration six Democrats have lined
against the bill They Fletcher Myers Kirby Thomas Sheppard
and Beckham.
Warren Republican against the bill Senator Reed
Democrat, is classed doubtful.
Chamberlain Hitchcock and Mcclellan Democrats
support bill, will Weeks, Wadsworth, New, Freng
huysen and Sutherland, of the Republicans.
face of it, this might tie, should Reed oppose
bill, a Republican vacancy the committee
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BYTHREATOF
BOMB PLOTS
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Newark Bay. and it ignited. The
sky was lighted up for miles around.
The entire Newark fire department
WAS rushed to the blaze. Fireboats
were sent from New York, but had
great difficulty getting close owing
to the ice.
Crowds gathered around the blaze,
but soldiers kept spectators back by
firing into the air repeatedly.
The damage. II was estimated early
today, will amount to hundreds OF
thousands OF dolla-s. The new WI Us
of the ship yards were seriously i'm
periled.
One suspect seen scaling a ladder
by guards was called upon to halt.
He answered by shooting at the
guard. More than thirty shots were
fired at him, but he made his escape.
Sixteen persons had been taken into
custody at o'clock. They will all be
questioned by the military GuIhori-
ties
Three OF the suspects held for
questioning were women. They were
taken of bsrges in the harbor.
AN ATLANTIC PORT. Jan. 26.-Fire
broke out here early today in the hold
OF the large British liner Adriatic-
The fire was confined to a forward
hold, where oil was stored. Rumors
OF q spy plot were circulated.
The fire, II was said. was under con-
troll shortly after its discovery.
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Plants Engaged On War Contracts For Government
SENATE COMMITTEE
SLIGHT TO BAKER
LEDDOOMERANG
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
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comes In The country was shock
ed and amazed by one letter. read By
senator Chamberlain. In which the
BODY OF a young man who died In
camp Of pneumonia was said to have
been neglected. The Inference was
not only that the Secretary Of War
was responsible but that he had taken
no steps to remedy the condition tAs
matter OF cold fact. there were two
or three cases OF the kind mentioned
by Senator Chamberlain and more
than a month ago two officers were
court-martialed and severely punished
for the occurrence. Mr. Baker doesn't
know whether the letters which SEN
stor Chamberlain read come from
those interested In the two or three
cases with which he has already dealt
with drastically or whether they are
separate cases.
II the latter Is true. he want to investi-
promptly and punish the commanding
officers or the persons responsible. II
the former IL true. Il would seem that
the Secretary Of War was being ac-
cused Of negligence and that the public
Is not being permitted TO know what
measures he has taken to cure incom-
petence and that>he took them long BE-
fore Senator Chamberlain made his
charges.
No Harm to writers Infeadea.
The secretary Of War did not want 10
make public the names. He wanted them
confidentialiy. No harm could befan the
writer's Of the letters but for the sake
OF preventing the recurrence Of other
cases. Secretary Baker wanted to make
sure that all the persons responsible for
neglect had been disciplined
Unfortunately a spirit OF personal
pique and partisan bitterness pre-
walls in the Senate Committee on
Military AffairsI. at least the action
OF yesterday was beng so construed
today by Administration supporters,
all of which will not result in the
speeding up OF the war or in the de-
sired efficiency.
Unfair tactics by the Senate ON
mittee will not produce con:i enee
but Will tend to make many people in
Washington and in the country
doubt the good faith Of those who
made the charges.
Many things that the Senate COM
mittee have revealed In the manage
ment OF the war are woefully wrong
and should be corrected But much
of the criticism which would be help
full Is going to be loss because Of The
petty political viewpoint with which
the investigation appears to be con-
Quoted. BY permitting the charge OF
unfair tactics to have a foundation.
as the vote OF the Senate COMMITTEES
reveals. Senator Chamberlain's posi-
tion Is weakened instead OF strength
ned with the country. The hope Is
generally expressed that when the
time for the Secretary OF War to APP
pear comes round on Monday the
hearing win after all be held IN
large room such as requested origin
ally by him.
Patriotism and cooperation wins .
war. not pettiness and personal ptque.
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ELEVEN DEATHS
IN GEN. PERSHING'S
FORCE ANNOUNCED

Eleven deaths among members OF
the American expeditionary forces
abroad were announced today by the
War Department:
Corporal CLARY OSBORNE, engi-
neers, January %. pneumonia; father,
o. II. Osborne. 227 Dale street, Nc
Keesport, Pa
Private Cfrst class) FREDERICK
L. CURTIS, field signal battalion,
January %, frontal sinusitis: brother.
George c. Curtis. 1875 Broadway, Lynn.
Mass.
Private ALLEN MAXWELL, steve
dores, January "a. pneumonia; father.
Joe Maxwell. Jordan, s. c.
Private ARBIE w. McCLAFLIE.
motor truck company. ammunition
train. January %, scarlet fever;
father. George McCIafiin, Arpin. Wis.
Sergt. Wilson N Austin, train
headquarters and military police.
pneumonia: father, w. w. Austin; 333
Kinnear place. Seattle, Wash.
Private JOSH JAY. stevedores. pneu-
monia, January %: brother, Oscar
Jay. Horatio. Miss.
Private ROSCOE ]. LEONARD, in
fantry. January 23. pneumonia: father,
John N. Leonard. Orland, Cal
Private JESSE LAKES. stevedores.
January Is. pneumonia: mother, Mrs.
Louise Lakes. Haphzibah, Ga.
Private WESLEY SMALL. steve
dores. January n. fracture of skull;
mother, Mrs. Sarah Small. Beldoe, S. g
Private ERNEST T. MOSEY, steve
dores. January 13. pneumonia; mother,
Henrietta Mosey. Rion, S. c.
Private SAMUEL II. FASLEY,
stevedOres. January 3, pneumonia;
sister, Clara Paisley, Vinton, Franklin
county, Va.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
The Interpreter

In relations between
peoples speaking differ
ent languages, and
especially when such
peoples are co-opera-
ting as allies, competent
interpreters are thefrst
essential in intelligent
cooperation.
The first qualification
of the interpreter, is to
know not only the Ian
guage but the different
viewpoints and mental
habits of each people
to whom he acts as
interpreter.
Essential aid to the har-
monious solution of the
worlds present menacing
problems can be extended
by encouraging the circula-
ton and distribution Of The
Christian Science Monitor,
the interpreter of those
ideals toward which the
world is being so rapidly
impelled.
The Christian Science
Monitor, published in
Boston, arrives in Wash
ington each morning and Is
distributed by mail or
through newsdealers.
Sample copies will be
gladly sent upon request.
Address
The Christian Science koaitsr
cslsrals Bil1As WashiaGisa. D. c
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
SPY BELIEVED DROWNED
AFTER SETTING BLAZE IN
BALTIMORE SHIP PLANT

BALTIMORE, Jan. 26.-Fires broke
out simultaneously early today in the
Della Mills, near EllicOtt City, sub
urb of Baltimore, and the Henry w.
Smith Dry Dock Company, Curtis
Creek Both OF these plants are en-
gagged in Government work. All evil
dence points to incendiarism at the
shipyard, where a prowler leaped over
board and disappeared when fired on.
The coincidence of the two blazes
gave rise to belief in a conspiracy.
The Della fire, ii was claimed by the
management, was due TO an exploding
oIecaEic bun. while al exact esti-
mate of the double loss was impos-
sibIe early today, II was believed to
have been between 100000 and $780,
600.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
0LD-TIME COLD
cURE-DRINK TEAL,

Get a small package OF Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folk
call II Hamburger Brust Thee"
At any pharmacy. Take a table
spoonful OF the tea, put a cup OF
boiling water upon IL, pour through
a sieve. and drink a teacup full
at any time. IL is the most ef-
fective way to break a cold and
cure grip. as IL opens the pores.
relieving congestion. Also loosers
the bowels. thus breaking a cold
at once.
II Is inexpensive and entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
CHARACTER
SHOWN In FILMS

The esthetic side OF Japanese char
acter was well presented in a series
of motion pictures shown before the
members of the National Geographic
Society at the New Masonic Audi.
torium yesterday. These pictures are
the result OF several years work all
through Japan OF clnematographer
under the direction OF J. 3. MiIlet. of
Boston, a brother OF the well-known
artist who perished when the Titanic
went down.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
COUGH CURES" FAILEr

Three years ago my oldest boy
'aul. had a terrible cold. Differen
,Sinds of cough cures" failed to hel.
Rim. Then I gave him Father John
Medicine and his cough soon ceased
II the boys and prevent them froT
getting cold" (Signed) ID. Coutu, 20
High ST.. Haverhlll, Mass. Guaran
teed free from alcohol or dangerous
drugs. All pure nourishment
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
TORPEDOED U. S. SHIP
GOES DOWN FIGHTING

Blasting away with its guns at an
unseen enemy, the American steamer
Owasco sank. fighting. about mid
night. December 10, the victim Of
German submarine.
In the blAckness which blanketed
the ocean. the American gunners got
no glimpse OF the U-boat. but stood
by their guns. firing where the enemy
was thought to be. until the waves
enveloped the ship
The Navy Department today made
public an official account OF the trag-
edy by the ships commander.
All the crew was saved
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
F|NGERNA|LSOF
SLAIN WOMAN TO
BESHOWNAT TRIAL
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undertaken did other than what you
have just said?" Brady asked.
Nothing more" was Brandon's re
ply
Brady put the witness through a
long grilling in an effort to show that
the body was tampered with and that
IL could have been in a different con-
dition at the second autopsy from
what 1t was at the first.
No Blood On Hands,
G. White Mumford, Annapolis news
paper correspondent, testified that he
visited the dead room OF Undertak er
Taylor. of Annapolis. and viewed the
body OF Mrs. Brandon. He said he
noted the dirt and black substance
beneath the fingernails Of Mrs. Bran
don's body at the time. and remark
ed about 1t at the time.
On cross-eXamlnation he said there
was no blood on the fingers or
hands OF the dead woman.
The court took a recess shortly be-
fore neon to await the arrival from
Washington OF William Sardo. the
undertaken. who will be used to show
that the condition of the woman's
body was the same at the hour Of the
second autopsy as II was when 1t
was first delivered to him on
August 9.
Assistant Coroner William Carr.
OF Washington. then will be called
by the State to tell OF the second
autopsy. which he directed at the
Emergency Hospital in Washington.
WIN Ghoxx Egtn-.. NoIt.
Dr. Carr will produce the five
hngernails that were taken from the
hand of Mrs. Brandon, and the State
will contend that the deposit that
still remains clinging to them was
placed there when Mrs. Brandon
scratched Snowden in an attempt to
protect herself from his alleged at
tack.
Two small hairs stilI cling to the
hpGernails. These, the State contends,
were scratched from Snowden's body.
The fingernails will be offered In evi.
dence.
II became known here today that
the defense, through Arthur Williams.
a negro lawyer from Washington. who
is associate counsel. has been investi-
eating the case OF James Davis, a
negro suspect arrested in Washing
ton shortly after the Brandon murder.
Had 500 In Pocket.
Davis when arrested by the Wash
ingtOn police was in rags. but had
5000 in his pocket. He had a police
record and had been convicted of high
way robbery and hOusebreRking
The defense is expected to try and
make out a case of mistaken Identity.
They asked the metropolitan police at
Washington for a detailed description
OF Davis. They plan to try and show
that Mary Perkins and Edith Credit,
the two negro women who swore they
saw Snowden leave the Brandon home
on the morning of the murder. could
have been mistaken and that 1t might
have heen Davis.
The State has been tipped of" as
to this move by the defense and they
have in their possession the picture
and complete description OF Davis. An
examination Of the photograph shows
little resemblance in the two negroes
other than as to helghth. Both are
about five feet, seven inches tall.
Judge Duncan announced yesterday
that tOday's session OF court would
conclude at 1870 o'clock. because o.
the delay Of SardO in reaching here
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
ADVERTISEMENT
NEGLECTED COLDS
LEAD To PNEUMONI
Many Lives
Needlessly
Sacrificed

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W a Us dan ger
Gus. They often
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beginning: the
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The Washington times., 1918-01-26
BRITISH TAKE PRISONERS
IN PATROL CONFLICTS

LONDON. Jan. 26.-Southwest OF
Cambria. British troops took Il few
prisoners in patrol encounters at
night. Field Marshal Haig reported
today.
In the Scarpe valley he said there
was hostile artillerying early in the
night.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26

Father Johns Medicine soothes and
heals the breathing passages. drive.
out the disease germs and relieves
the cold in the natural way. IL t.
safe for every member OF the family
a. take because IL does not contain
'Icohol or dangerous drugs in any
'Orm.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
CHARGES
HOUSE MEMBERS
AIDPACKERS' TRUST
from First Pagel

IL - eBO-I
teleKrams from all over the country.
and especially from the districts
where its members come from. pro-
testing against the passage OF the
Borland resolution, on the ground that
livestock is selling at very satisfac-
tory prices, and that any investiga-
ton will only disturb present salts
factory conditions"
II is suggested then in the letter
that a meeting OF the Big Five pack
ers be called at once, and some plan
worked out to defeat action by the
Judiciary Committee.
I'VE presume" the letter continued,
that banks, commission men, feeders
OF cattle, and livestock men generally.
and anyone else you think OF who
would be helpful, should be the ones
from whom these messages come. We
think the messages should be sent
also to Congressman, as well as mem
bers Of the judiciary Committee. The
Congressional Directory provides
complete list OF names.
Suggested Drive On Gard.
''It is quite important to reach Rep
resentatiye Gard, Hamilton. Ohio.
Have messages sent in varied Ian
guage."
Commissioner Murdoch suggested
to Heney that he show that the pack
.rs got revenge on Congressman who
refused to "line up"
Il have documents which will show
that very WELL" Heney replied.
Private records from the offices Of
Swift & 60. disclosed an agreement
of the big Five" to distribute the
costs of the fight against the Bor-
land resolution, which later evidence
showed cost the trust" $4,000.
Division OF Expense.
The expense OF the Borland fight,
Heney chLrged, was divided as fol-
lows: Armour. si,39s.9O; cudahy.
81 800; Morris. S2.2iT.I5; Swift. So
362 .65, and Wilson. $1,000.
After reading correspondence indi-
eating the packers had won support
Of the chambers OF commerce In
Kansas City, Mo, and Kansas city.
Kan, Henery said:
Armour and Swift and the Burling
ton railroad are developing a big
tract OF land near Kansas City and
that probably explains why the
chambers OF commerce were under
partial domination by the packers.
Heney produced a copy OF tele
gram from Il. G. McManus, Swift
attorney, to Henry Veeder. general
attorney for the Big Five.
Heney told the commission he did
not know how McManus obtained the
information which is given in the
telegram which follows:
Washington, August 81, 1915.
1--WE can rely on Webb. OF North
Carolina, Carlin of Virginia, Thomas
OF Kentucky. Taggart OF Kansas, Igoe
of Missouri, William of Illinois,
Whaley OF South Carolina, Dale of
New York. CarrOway OF Arkansas.
and Dyer OF Missouri.
81 am also assured that Gard, Ohio,
can be controlled.
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
AMERICAN is eAssEo.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 2G.-The
following American is mentioned in
today's canadian casualty list: Gass-
ed-H. Davis. Scranton, Pa
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
BAYONET AND BOMB
MUST Be REPLY TO
HERTL|NG, IS VIEW

The United States and the allies
must answer Count Hertling with
bayonet and bomb. according TO the
view Of many diplomats and army
men today.
While seeing in the peace terms
reply OF Hertling and Czernin a far
more concilIatoTy spirit than any
thing heretofore manifested by the
Teuton. the general thought here was
that Hertllng's Cancellation masked
thinly the militarist Views Of Ger
many. Czernin on the other hand,
showed symptoms Of nervousness over
the internal problem and appeared
more sincerely desirous OF peace than
his colleague.
Greater Readiness Urged.
But on the whole. authorities felt
that stronger war preparations must
be the answer for the time being
More allied and American forces on
the west front. they contended, will
the faster put more conciliation into
the German tone.
Army men, in close touch with the
Internal and military problem OF Ger
many and Austria, have felt a long
while that the way is being paved for
real peace negotiations. They still
feel the same, saying every statement
with any sort OF concession, is a step
nearer peace.
But. they share with Serbian Com
missioner Vesnitch his thought: The
answer, II any is necessary. shall con-
sist in re-enforcing the allied fronts
and co-ordinating all our efforts for
definite victory: all talk about peace
now goes exclusively in favor OF our
enemy"
u. q, Tone More warIike.
This will certainly be on eanswer.
Washington's tone is more wQrllke
right now than II has been for some
Ime. The war probes and the rowing
over the war administration has
brought war. not peace. close % home.
state Department officials made il
very clear today that there will be
no separate negotiations and no sep
arate peace by the United States al
the expense OF the entente. Any ne
gotiations initiated by the Austrian
government will be considered by the
allies of the United states Officials
said.
Reports were I'm circulation today
that serious rioting had taken place
in Berlin, but the State Department
was without any information along
that line.
Definite denial also was made OF n
Wall Street report that Austria al
ready nad initiated peace negotia-
tions.
Diplomats. in general, think that II
Austria wants a peace discussion as
much as she indicated through Ger
min, she herAelf ought to make n den-
mite move In that direction
The Washington times., 1918-01-26
WESTINGHOUSE PLANT
DESTROYED; WAS MAKING
SUPPLIES FOR SIGNAL CORPS

BUFFALO, Jan. 26.-Fire Of sus-
picious origin today destroyed the
plant Of the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing Company, entail
ing a loss OF 100000.
The plant Is said to have been
working night and day on equipment
for the signal corps.
Enemy agents are held responsible
for the fire. The authorities ara con-
WINGED that the fire was the work of
incendiaries, as the blaze got unuer
hesdway with great rapidity, appear
ing in three different parts OF the
plant at the same time.
At the time of the Westinghouse
fire, three other fires in widely scat
tered sections of the city occurred.
taxing the complete FIRE equipment of
the city.
The blaze completely stopped work
on Government repairs for the .'gnal
corps.
OTTAWA. Ont. Jan. 26.-Travelers
arriving here early today report that
serious fire was in progress at
Peterboro. a large manufacturing
town 100 miles northeast OF Toronto.
The town OF Lindsay. twenty-five
miles distant, had sent aid during the
night to help fight the flames. All
wires are down and details are
meager.