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The Washington herald., 1918-03-08

PARTY STAYS
IN THE ARENA
Convention Refuses to
Merge with New National
Party Organization.

Chicago, March 7.-whiIe preparing
to go ahead as a national unit, lead
ers of the Prohibition party admitted
today that the action of fifty-one
delegates last night, In boiling the
National Convention and going over
to the new National party. now hold
ing its National Convention here, has
dealt the prohibition organization a
severe blow. The question of merging
with the new party, debated through
out yesterday, failed of a necessary
two-thirds when the vote was taken
the result being 173 for and l4l
against.
Later a resolution was adopted to
cooperate with the National party
''in the furtherance of certain aims"
and another resolution adopted pro-
vides that the Prohibition party re
tain its name and its activities but
that its national committee meet
with the National party committee to
cooperate in furthering the election
of State legislators and Congressmen
favoring the platforms of each party.
The principles on which the two par
ties agree. and which led to the propo-
sitfon OF merger, first made last fall,
are prohibition, woman suffrage and
public ownership of public utilities.
Fifty-one delegates left their seats
after the vote on merger had been
taken, an action which had been
threatened during the debate. They
were led by H. P. Faris, of Missouri.
and W. J. Calderwood and State SEN
ator f. Z. Lobeck, of Minnesota, and
went over to the national party con-
-vention for enlistment under the new
banner. 1t was claimed by the lead
erS that many States would disband
their prohibition organizations and
join the new party.
Delegates from the following States,
who bolted the convention. announced
their State organizations would at
once take such action:
Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Jersey.
Massacl usetts. New Hampshire, Kan
sas, Oregon, Washington, North Da-
kota and South Dakota,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08

may-possibly maybe compelled to
carry his stock with him. or indulge
in periodical pilgrinases to the 90 re
Mecca Of Maryland-Baltimore.
Baltimore Premier Oasis.
And Baltimore-why Baltimore will
become the objective point of all the
thirsty ones who nave been travelling
from Washington and other nearby
cities to Annapolis, row parched and
suffering, Baltimore will draw the
crowds and Baltimore will draw from
the exchequers of the opuIent- as well
as the pockets Of the poor. the nickles
and dimes and dollars. that is making
many of her citizens happy tonight.
Therefore, while the saloonist and
the businessman are chuckling over
the prospect of inpouring sheckles, the
sky pilot and the pruhIbitionist are
rejoicing over the acquisition If
another city to the fold of temper
ence. ~ ---
There are those IN AnnaUoiis who
believe execution Of the Daniels order
will be ruinous to the city. But the
more serious-thinking residents point
to the fact that Practically all citles
have prospered ander prohibition and
reason from the stand that there Is
unlimited hope for Annapolis
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
NJ ADOO PICKS
3 ADVISERS TO
AID WILLIAMS
Men From North, South and
West Serve With
out Pay.
WILL BUY SUPPLIES
New Appointees to Assist
John Shelton Williams
in Purchases.

Director General McAdoo an
nounced last night the appointment
of an advisory committee of three
men to act with John SkeIton Will
liams, director of the division of
finance and purchases of the Rail-
road Administration. in meeting
financial requirements and a similar
committee for purchases.
Between one billion and two bill
lion dollars will be spent annually.
In the finance section the advisory
Committee will be made up of one
man from the north. one from the
south and one from the west.
To Have Ohiees Here.
These men. whose names will be
announced later, will serve the gov
eminent without compensation and
will have offices in Washington.
The gross earnings from opera
tions of the railroads of the country
for the calendar year 1917 amounted
to something over $4,000, 600, 900.
but the requirements for new capi-
tai. outside of the revenue for earn
ings. for new equipment. better
ments and additions. have usually
called for from s25o.o00.O0o to $780,
100000 a year.
Three Purchasing Agents.
In the matter OF purchases the
advisory committee will be COM
posed of the general purchasing
agents or vice presidents in charge
Of purchases of three leading rail-
road systems, who will be detailed
to Washington for this work, under
the supervision of Mr.. Williams.
There will be three additional
committees, composed of three or
more general purchasing agents, or
men experienced in this work, to
be known as regional purchasing
committees. with headquarters in
New York. Chicago and Atlanta. in
touch with the regional directors
of these three districts. All pur-
chases of locomotives and all cars
and steel rails will be made direct
ly through Mr.. Williams.
New England Fuel Buyersss q,
In the New England territory
fuel purchases will be made by a
special committee appointed by the
regional director under direction
from Washington.
All other supplies needed for cur
rent operations will be purchased.
for, the time being. through the
purchasing departments of the re-
spective roads, but all contracts for
periods OF six months or longer
must be approved by. the regional
committee before completion.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
French Premier viii
Honor Gen. Pershing
With Hero Decoration


With the American Army in
France. March 7.-Commander-
John j. Pershing, commander
OF the American forces in
france. is to be decorated with
the War Cross by Premier Glenn
enceau' according to informa-
tion received, today. After the
premier's visit to the American
'front.' on Sunday, when six
american soldiers were decor
ated' Gen. Pershing and NJ.
Clemenceau dined together in
the latter's private railway car.
Later as he was leaving for
Paris, the premier allowed IL to
become known that he intended
10 decorate the American COM
mander.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
DANIELS MAKES BALTIMORE
MAIN OASIS OF MARYLAND
Up of Annapolis Saloons by Navy
Chieftain Turns More Sheckels in
Flood from Washington

Baltimore, March Annapolis is
dry.
Like a herald of light descending
upon the sunless North pole came this
announcement to the Baltimoreans.
The news was received joyously by
all alike. The cloalxed divine, this or
dinary layman with prohibition ten
denotes; the festive barkeep and the
topper; the business man. the lapurer,
the matron and the maid, all rejoiccd
over the fact that the "wine, wine,
wine." over which !. Omar Khayyam
the Persian tent-maker breathed cut
to the startled world his immortal
Rugigat, is to sparkle no more In the
fonts at the State capitol.
Daniels Order shriveIs Bars.
Annapolis is dry by virtue of an
order issued and made effective. by
Secretary of the Navy Josephus
Daniels. 1t means that he who has
been wont to drink at that hospitablc
old town. now will journey to Balti-
more. for his inspiration. Aye, it may
mean that the legislator who has been
accustomed to qusff the exhiiarating
beverage confined within the aging
slaves Of oak. 2or r1shing from the
barrel that concealeth not its bung,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
AMERICAN COLONEL, In FRENCH DRIVE
WHICH CAPTURES 600 PRISONERS,
TAKES AN OFFICER SINCLE-HANDED
Washington Witnesses Display
Of Glorious Northern Lights

The Northern Lghts-hat weird phenomena of the Arctic
regonwere burst glory here last night
Naval Observatory officials safd the wonderful dis
play in probably twenty years.
Stretching about thirty degrees of the northern
zenith they fared in bursts purple and streas
gold and white They glowed for three minutes at
times and again showed in u flashes only seconds dura
ton They gsed times and report throughout the
city that there immense FIRE to the north.
Thousands of Washington people gazed with
gored lightning from the Many alarmed by the flick
erng glare kept telephone wires police headquarters
The Washington Herald office busy nfor
nation the phenomena
Observatory officials explained the
active in October and March during series of
spots. There have been unusually large sun
recently which for the unusual display.
Telephone and telegraph wires were slightly affected
and reports from cities that the telegraph
wires crippled by the magnetic influence.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
OYSTER BAY HAPPY
OVER IRIS RETURN
CoIonel's Comeback Pleasing with
Announcement He Will Rest.

Oyster Bay, March 7.-Col. Roose-
welt motored to his home. Sycamore
Hill. this afternoon accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt. He was somewhat
pale from the four weeks confinement
in Roosevelt Hospital, but otherwise
hale and hearty. He
greeted with his old-tiTne vigor his
daughter. Mrs. Ethel Derby, and her
two children. who were awaiting him.
Col. Roosevelt would say little re-
garding his plans. save that he will
receive few visitors during the next
few weeks. He intends spending
most of the time reading, resting and
regaining his strength and activity
by walking about the Sycamore Hill
estate.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
RUSSIANS GIVE UP;
SOVIETS VOTE PEACE
Once Powerful Nation Now at
Mercy of Invaders.

Amsterdam, March THE last glim-
mer of hope that Russia might yet
rally for holy war has died away
with an overwhelming peace vote by
the Petrograd and Moscow Soviets,
reported in today's cables.
Trampled and torn, at the mercy OF
the invading armies and fleets, con-
sidering herself the prey of any
comers wishing to take part in the
funeral, Russia is ready to lie down
Internationally and let the future
take care OF her.
Tuesday the executive council of the
Pan-Soviet Congress meets at Mos
COW, to, decide whether the German
peace should or should not be rati-
fed. With Petrograd and Moscow on
record for ratification, there is no
doubt of the issue.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
Attends Wake; Swipes
Watch from Corpse

Mahanoy City, Pa. March 7.-Three
unusual actions at law were brought
in the Schuylkin County Court today.
Mrs. Sallie Block charges Maggie
Walsh stole $500 from her petticoat
pocket while acting as nurse for the
plaintiff. who was III.
Mrs. John Bort alleges that while
attending a wake over her husbands =
body. Charles Snipe picked the dead
mans pocket, stealing his watch. The
Rev. J. ID. Rappela, rector OF the
Greek Catholic Church at Frackville.
claims s2,50o damages from Prof.
Basil sidowski. organist. alleging
slander.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
WOULD INTERN BRYAN
FOR PERIOD OF WAR
Governor of Florida Makes Warm
Attack Upon Pacihsts.

Jacksonville. Fla. March Sidney
J. Cats, Democratic governor Of
Florida, in an address at the Florida
State fair, attended by L.cV soldiers
from Camp johnson, said he wished
he had been at Toronto, Canada, 70
lead the soldiers in their stampeding
a meeting there at which William
Jennings Bryan Unsuccessfully at
tempted to speak.
Every mother who mourns a son.
as result of this war; every wife
who mourns a husband: every girl
who NOUNS a sweetheart, can lay her
loss at the feet Of William Jennings
Bryan, Carnegie and other pacifists
who led this country into false ideals
Of peace" Gov. Cats said. as the
crowds cheered-
Bryan should be suppressed for the
rest Of the war" added the Governor.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
Bayarian Lieutenant Sur
renders at Point Of Pistol
During Attack.
INCIDENT INSPIRES
U. S. MEN AT FRONT
Win Complete Victory,
Smashing German Raid
in New Position.

With the American army in
France. March -Four important
facts were released for publication
today.
There is a new American sector
in French Lorraine. making alto
gether three front4ine sectors held
by American troops.
The first action in which these
troops were engaged. early this
week. resulted in complete victory
for them. They utterly smashed a
German raid.
An American colonel went over
the top with the French in their
recent magnificent raid at Bures
(near the Rhone-Rhine Cana),
which netted them 900 prisoners.
This American colonel captured
single-handed a Bavanan Heuten-
ant in a German trench.
German Attack RepuIsed.
II is announced that The new Ameri-
can sector in Lorraine consists OF
isolated strong points instead OF cor-
tinued intrenched lines. As on the
Chemin Des Danes last Friday, the
Germans attempted TO rush the new
American positions. but were re-
pulsed with losses.
CThe American sector referred to in
this dispatch is separate from that
northwest Of Toul. which Is also in
F,ren.h Lorraine. The third Amei
can sector is on the Chemih- Des
Damsss aboEs the AisRel
The French general in this sector
congratulated both the Arn-ricau
command and the American trogr,s
for their splendid beha yiOr.
CoIORers Act Inspires.
The exploit Of the American colo
mel spread like wilGfire lhrou-n a..
American troops waitin- to 20 into
the front lines and served as a great
/ inspiration TO them. when a few du,
( later they took UD their new pC>.-
lions. The same colonel CommaudS
the troops. who ldu.izc thril h,.-r.
leader. The Bsyarian lieutenant sur
rendered TO him at pistols point.
whereupon the American colonel
marched his prisoner 10 the nearest
group OF FrenChmCn and handed him
over 20 them. lie retained the pris-
oner's revolver as a trophy.
One Of the widest No Mans LanG-
OF the entire west front separates
the new American sector from the
German lines. the distance being more
! than half a mile. Deuse harb.d wiz.
fields. more than a furlon- wide pro-
"tect the lines.
Germans HarRSs at NIEht
Although the cnem, rs silent nn dav
long. German patrols venture ont into
No Mans Land at night trying 10
harass our lines by indirect machine
gun fire. At daytime the Americans
walk in the open between the stronE
points, stand on the parspets. and
even enter the entanGIements untI
disturbed.
The German krUpps are generally
inactive. but the American batteries
are stirring things up somewhat.
Our casualties since this new sec
tor was occupied are negligible.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
BORLAND BILL
TO BE FOUGHT
BY SHEPPARD
Senator Will Lead Opposi.
ton to Extra Hours for
Employees.

When the Agricultural appropria-
ton bill comes TO a vote in the Sen
ate. which may be this week, a
motion will be introduced by sena-
tor Morris Sheppard. Of Texas. TO
strike out that portion Of the meas
ure which provides fer the lengthen-
ing OF the work day OF Federal en-
ployes in Washington from seven TO
eight hours. Senator Sheppard reiter-
ated this statement to The Herald
last night, after serving notice yes
terday that such a test motion would
be submitted.
The eight-hour amendment, which
ceased TO be an amendment in the
house and which came TO the Senate
as part Of the agricultural bill, is
TO be one Of the very last considera-
tons prior 10 taking the final vote.
Senator Sheppard is confident his
motion will be adopted, as the show
Of strength against changing the Dis
trict work day is growing rapidly.
Il can see no good reason why this
proposition to lengthen the employees
work day should not be stricken out
OF the BILL" he said. THE minimum
number of hours in service per day
was established by Congress more
than twenty years ago and up TO this
time there has never been any serious
demand 10 alter the order of things.
This change seems to be uncalled
for. No department heads have asked
for, or even intimated that they
want a lengthening of the day of
toll. II the rule has worked well in
times past. there is no reason why
it will not work. better now. when
practically every employe is animated
by a desire to do their individual bit. /"
Senator James A. Reed Of Mis-
souri,. is the latest ACQUISITION to the
forces against the Borland measure
He declared himself yesterday. L is
understood that Senator Jacob Gal
linger also will align himself against
it,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
U.S.. Expects AdUices
Before Japan Moves
In Siberian Situation
Diplomats Believe Authoritative Word from
Allies Not Yet Voiced While Certain Nip
p ponese Would Not Ignore Stand by Presi-
dent Wilson.

Diplomatic circles hear that China has nOand she help
herself. will not-approye Japanese action Siberia There
strong disposition in enfomed Chinese quarters dcred the
report from printed the London Daily Mail the effect
that China has already assented to Japanese action.
At the time the current Washington that the
have yet committed themselves Japan
approving her policy Popular opinion. pointed out voiced
London and Paris press far the only expression of the
British French and Italian governments the Japanese question
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
FORMER SENATOR'S
WIFE DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Mary f. Blackburn, the wife
Of former Senator 10 c. S. Black
burn, of Kentucky. now a member Of
the Lincoln Memorial Commission.
dropped dead while at dinner last
night at her husbands residence, 17o2
Nineteenth street northwest.
Seated at the table in addition to
Senator Blackburn was Mrs. Kitch,
sister of deceased, and DR.. william
T. Davis. a surgeon general Of the
army and nephew Of Senator Black
burn.
Senator Blackburn, who has been i'll
for sometime, was shocked greatly by
his sudden bereavement.
Mrs. blackburn had distinguished
family connections. and host Of
friends who will be grieved bdiond
measure to learn OF her untimely end,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
ASSURES ARCHBISHOP
AMERICA WILL FIGHT
Hundred Million Americans Are
Now Awake. Says Root.

New York. March THE Arch
bishop OF York was assured of the
unfiinching determination OF the
Aperican people to see the war
through to a victorious end at .
great patriotic meeting in Carnegie
Hall tonight Elihu Root spoke for
the people of the United States
when. turning TO the archbishop. he
said:
Ny lord, tell your people when
you go back that one hundred mil
lions of Americans are no Longer
asleep-they are awake at last and
they are preparing TO fight. are go
ing to hght, are beginning 90 tight
and will continue 20 light with the
capacity for victory which they In
herit from the men Of Great Brit
ain.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
British Flyer Killed n Texas.

Fort Worth. Tax, March 7-Burton
e. Hurlburt. Of Prescott. Ontario, a
cadet In the British Royal Flying
Corps, was killed in n fan here to-
day. lie was riding as an instructor
and lost control Of the machine while
isndins
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
FINN PEACE TREATY NEXT.

Basle. March 7.-Baron Won dem
Bussche- Haddenlfausen. German un-
der secretary for foreign affairs, an
nounced yesterday in the main COM
mittee OF the Reichstag Germany
shortly would sign q treaty Of peace
with E1nlau
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
CHINESE ADMIRAL KILLED.

Pekin. Thursday, Feb. 26.--Admirai
Chen Pih-Kuan. former minister OF
the navy, has been assassinated at
Canton. The assassin escaped. Tho
motive for the deed, which was COM
mitted Tuesday evening. is not known.
Chen Pih-Kuan was educated in n
British naval school. and had served
in the Chinese navy NEST of his lite
For some time he acted as naval ao-
wiser to the late President Yuan shi
Kai.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
New U. S. Senatnr S..t.d

David Baird, OF Camden. N j., who
VIII serve his State In the Senate un-
N the autumn elections, was sworn
IN yesterday. He was appointed by
Governor Edge to fIl the vacancy
caused by the death of senator VIII
liam Hughes.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
AN APPRECIATION

To the Editor OF The Herald,
1 cannOt refrain from
again thanking The Herald
for Its patriotic and unselnsh
service on behalf Of the war
savings stamp sale. To have
raised over sso0yOO0.Oo In
twenty days was nm achieve
ment unequaIed anywhere In
this country. The idea Snsu-
Eurated by The Herald Is be-
ing adopted In other cities
and we look for similar re-
suits eIsewhere-but yours
was the initiative plan and
the greater glory to you.
ID. J. CALLAHAN,
Director War Savings
stamp Committee.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-08
GETS
SIZZLING NOTE.
FROM MISSION
Warm Resentment Cabled
to Italian Who Impugned
War Emissaries.

Senator GugHelmo Marconi, who has
charged in the Italian senate that the
Italian Mission to the United States
has been corrupt, has been challenged
to mention names and details.
F. QuattrOne, in charge of the pur-
chase of railway supplies here, yes
terday sent a cable TO Senator Mar
conf He says that IL MarcOni does
not reply he will resign, hurry to Italy
and compel him to answer at law.
his cable was as follows:
Gables Rebuke.
your speech of accusation against
the Italian Mission to the United
States has been reported here in both
American and Italian newspapers with
sense OF generality involving the
honor and name of every official who
has been in charge of purchases for
the Italian government. After your
previous utterances you will recognize
the necessity of stating names and
facts, and 1 sincerely hope you will
do Sc, This because I have been here
spending millions of dollars for our
state railways and also ministry Of
agriculture.
CsigneO "oUATTRoNE."
Marconi. II is stated in Italian cir
cles here, has been a persistent candi-
date for the Ambassadorship to the
United States and for membership on
the High Commission here, either for
himself or one OF his political init
mates. Before his most recent gen.
eral charge of corruption here he de-
clared that it was only those who had
done purchasing independent Of the
mission who had been guilty OF cor
ruption.
L. $. COmmends.
The War Industries Board has stat
ed that no criticism can be lodged
against the present Italian Ambassa-
dor or commission, OF which Gen.
Tozzi is head. 1t is admitted that
the board has been greatly annoyed
by Italians who sought to place or
ders for the government here at prices
greatly in excess of what the board
had determined to be fair. Trouble
was also had with persons who. rep
resented themselves to be able to Sc
cure material at lower prices. These
persons on investigation were found
to be offering inferior material
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-23
HOW DOCTORS TREAT
COLDS and GRIPPE

Ask any physician or druggist and
he will tell YOU that the best and
only effective remedy for bad cold
sore throat, influenza, or la grippe
Is what he calls a brisk calomel
purge" which means big dose Of
calomel at bed time. But as the old
style calOmel has some very unpleas-
ant and dangerous qualities, physi-
clans and druggists are now recon-
mending tho improved nausealess
calomel, called "Calotabs," which is
purified and refined from the sick
ening and dangerous effects, and
whose medicinal virtues are vastly
improved.
One Calotab on the tongue at bed
time, with swallow of water
that's all. No salts, no nausea nor
the slightest interference with your
diet, pleasures or work. Next morn
ing your cold has vanished and your
entire system is purified and re-
freshed
Calotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages. price thirty-five
cents. Your druggist guarantees
Calotabs by refunding tine price if
you are not delighted.-adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-10-23
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
,, What Heap Of Happiness II Would
Bring to WalhaIla Homes.

What Heap of Happiness It Would
Bring to WalhaIla Homes.
Hard to do housework with an
aching back.
Brings you hours Of misery at lei
sure or at work.
II women only knew the cause
that.
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys,
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Fills are for weak
kidneys.
Read what Walhalla citizen says:
Mrs. G. II. White, Broad st., says:
About five years ago had backaohe
and other symptoms OF kidney trouble.
1 had sharp pains shoot through my
kidneys and was in pretty bad shape.
I was feeling quite miserable when
I was told to try Doan's Kidney Pills
and one box entirely cured me. ad-
wise anyone suffering from kidney
complaint to give this remedy trial"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy---get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. White had. Foster-Milburn Co..
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.