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The Washington times., 1918-12-16
TOPROBE SECURITY
LEAGUE THIS WEEK

Investigation Of the political activi-
ties of the National Security League
will start in earnest this week. il was
announced today By the special com D.
mittee of seven members Of the House
recently appointed to probe the cir
cumstances surrounding the league
opposition to the reelection Of many
members OF Congress during this
years Congressional campaign.
The committee held an executive ses-
sion today. at which il considered a
mass OF information received during
the last few days regarding the
leagues activities. as well ~ it's
sponsors, IL was also stated. After
ward it was explained that the COM
mittec would soon begin open hear
ings in connection with which il
would exercise the power vested IN II
by the House to subpoena witnesses
and require them to testify under
oath.
That the committee will conduct
hearings in New York city. where the
National Security League has its
headquarters. as well as in Washing
ton and other cities. was stated by
its members Under the House rcso-
luton creating il and providing for
it's investigation. the committee has =
right to sit anywhere" The Hous"
also appropriated $4,000 to cover the
cost or investigation.
Its purpose in going to New York
city will be to acquire firSt-hand
knowledge of the leagues headquar-
ters, as well as TO save the time that
would be required to bring the
leagues books and papers to Wash
ingtun. committee members added
"Wc are going right ahead with
cur Investigation. without fear or
favor" said one member of tn" con
nittee. and we propose to find out
just who and Whist are behind the
league n we have to travel from coast
tr coast 70 10 60"
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
UNITED STATES OF
RUSSIA PROPOSED

Reunion Of all the Russias in n
federated body on a pre-war terri
torial basis will be the united recon-
mendation of the democratic elements
OF the various portions OF the dis
rupted empire to the peace conte--
cnce. according to diplomatic dis
closures here today.
Russian diplomats give three lead
ing reasons for a United States OF
Russia in preference to many nomi-
,naIly independent states that would
stretch from middle Europe to Via
divotosk.
These reasons are.
Commercial and industrial advan-
taEes and necessities.
Probability of speedy absorption o.
weak states and elimination Of their
rights by more powerful ones.
Ultimate danger from Germany.
Advices through roundabout chan
neIs from great Russia. Siberia,
northern provinces. Baltic provinces
and the Ukraine are declared To be in
dicative of the desire of the various
peoples to re-establish the former
realms along lines giving absolute as
surance of full freedom and develop
ment TO each OF the kindred nation
alities.
II is admitted in diplomatic circles
that this plan has the hearty indorSe-
ment of Russians in the United states
who are of the opinion that United
States OF Russia would have every
chance Of sucress if given the full
support Of America and the entente.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16

This years opportunities represent
a group of seventy-fiye people, ffty-
nine of whom are children and six
teen adults Only fve OF the children
are over fourteen, ana four of them
are at work, contributing what they
can tosthe support OF their brothers
and sisters. The expenses OF the fam
lily have been carefully studied in con-
ference with the mothers. II needs
but a moments reflection on the cost.
of living today to realize the mod
esty of the sums requested.
The Associated Charities believes
that the people of Washington are
anxious to share with their less for
tunate neighbors the joys of this
most wonderful Christmas. Confident
that such belief is well founded they
present these opportunities for prac-
teal helpfulness. Last year nearly
5000 was contributed to a similar
list of opportunities" Even a
more generous response Is asked this
year. the total amount required be-
ing $S,7ss.
Contributions may be sent directly
to The Times or to the Associated
Charities, 923 II street northwest, and
will be promptly acknowledged.
Here are the opportunities in de-
taif-
The Washington times., 1918-12-16

WILL Be RESTORED

The Senate Appropriations Commit
tee subcommittee. headed by Senator
John Walter Smith of Maryland. took
up the District appropriation bill to-
day and will lose little time in report
ing the bill to the main committee.
1t is already settled that the half
and-half principle, which the House
struck down. will be restored to the
bill. The subcommittee will not find
IL necessary to have hearings on this
subject.
The District Commissioners were
before the subcommittee today. They
went over the estimates in detail.
The Commissioners urged the sub
committee to provide for some of the
salary increases for which they sent
in supplemental estimates to the
House.
What action the Senate subcommit-
tee will take with respect TO increased
salaries is not yet disclosed. On the
one hand, Senators desire to econo-
mize and on the other hand they rec
ognize that Government pay must be
kept somewhere near the level OF pay
in private employment.
The District Commissioners have
turned over to Congressman Sisson.
tee Of the House Appropriations Com
gency hospital here for use in COM
batting the influenza epidemic.
District of Columbia must Eo over
the tOP-buy W. s. $. now.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
u. S. MENACE TO BRITAIN
ON SEA, DECLARE GERMANS

Statements showing how the United
States threatens the supremacy OF
British shipping are being circulated
in Germany. Information here quotes
one German authority as follows:
America wiz, have at, her, disposal
new and modern vessels especially
built for receiving cargo and likely
to last for years. whereas millions Of
tons OF British shipping win be under
repair for months while remaining
cargo space has been Communicated
during the war and will need exten.
sive overhauliug and changing"
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Here Is What the
Soldiers Want

Gif:s suggested by the Red
Cross that YOU may send to the
wounded soldiers at Walter Reed
Hospital through The Times:
Fountain pens.
Tobacco in every form.
Pipes, cigarettes and cigar hold
ers and smoking equipment.
Musical instruments. (These
would probably not be given to
individuals, but to groups for
formation OF musical organiza-
tions.D
Phonograph records or phone
graphs.
Athletic equipment such as box
ing gloves, tennis racquets, tennis
balls. basebalIs. baseball gloves,
bats, etc. CThese might also be
Given-to groups rather than to in
dividuals.l
Woolen gloves.
Neckties.
Razors.
Books.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
10 ABOLISH OVERTIME.

To abolish overIim" in railroad
shops throughout the country. drastic
orders have been issued. Although
some p=otcS: has beer made from
workers. IL Is understood Il" Admin
istration will enforce them because
the rule is intended to make easier
the resbsoTption Of returning soldiers
in industry.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
GOVERNORS TO CONFER
UPON RECONSTRUCTION

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Dec. 15.-Rccon-
.truction policies will be the chief
topic of discussion at the tenth an
uuaI Governors Conference which
opens here tomorrow for three days.
Governors and governors-eleCt from
forty-cight States will be in attend
anCe.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
FOURTEEN OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CARRYING
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Into the Homes of the
City'S Less Fortunate People

1t is tribute to the wholehearted generosity of the
readers of The Times that the human documents presented
in IFS columns every Christmas known Copper
tunities No true-b booded American overlooks an
Opportunity and there worthwhile oppor-
tunities than the fourteen investments in human happi
offered this year.
From long list in the possession of the Associated
Charities these particular families have been selected be-
every instance the need is pressing and the
age great By coming forward you underwriting
lives of future usefulness
Fiftvnine Children Included
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
ITALIAN PRESS WARMLY
GREETS THE. PRESIDENT

ROME, Dec. 16.-The Italian press
enthusiastically welcomes President
Wilson.
while the present peace con
ference leaves statesmen perplexed
and uneasy, II assures the European
populations that a just peace will be
concluded" says the MessageTo.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 14-Wanted: A Widow
Pension.

Washington has no public widow
pensions else the Associated Charities
might not have to appeal for this fam
iIy and some OF the other families in
these fourteen Christmas Opportuni-
ties TIE father died OF tuberculosis
hastened by Influenza. He had a
good Job and was supporting his fam
lily when the end came after long years
OF fighting disease. Now there IL the
widow and four children. the oldest
not ten. VIII you help toNa ard n weekly
allowance of SIS, or $3.50 for the yea=?
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No.C o.C3-Sacri6cing Independ-
enceNfor Her ChiIdren's Sake.

She could have worked out her prob
lem independent Of outside assistance
had IL not been for the discovery that
she was losing hold on her two boys.
who love her dearly. but who can not
be controlled by others. So she had
TO arrange things so as to do what
work she could at home, where she
can rear her children to be the fine
men she would have them. Her hus-
band. by deserving her some years ago,
broad shoulders. Until the boys are
old enough to help. the income must
be supplemented by $3.50 a week, or
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 7-Her Children Her
Sole Riches,

Children arc q hegitagc Of the Lord.
and happy is the man WhO hath his
culver full Of them" Thus saith the
Scriptures How about this widow
then with ten children. the oldest
fourteen? The family went to Camp
Good VIII last summer. and the moth
er was az inspiration 10 all who met
her: always trying TO help others as
well as caring fUr her own large fam
ily. n the children are an asset. Tits
widow is surely rich. except for the
one thing. lack Of money. 4 relative
Is helping. which explains why only
$3.50 a week. or $3.50 year. is ne
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Secretary lanes
FLYER-SON IS BACK
tcOntinued from First Pase.l

Continued from First Page.)
lowed the meeting of the son and
father, mother, and sister was touch
ing.
when the party arrived in wash
ington today at the wharves on the
Norfolk boat. Secretary Lane. when
met by a Times reporter. said:
although my boy is not hero. he
did his Dit"
Gee. but 1t looks good to get back
in old Washington once agsin. like
II over there, but ! surely am glad to
be back home" Lieutenant Lane told
a Times reporter. as he stepped on
the Norfolk boat.
Have q good timer he was asked.
"Greatest time in my life. Hated
to leave IL, was his answer.
Has Iron Cross.
In his upper pocket on the left side
of his coat Lieutenant Lane had
German iron cross.
When asked where he got the cross,
Lieutenant Lane replied:
Il took It from German officer.
He was among the prisoners captured
in an allied advance. He did not want
to give IL up at first, but / nnahY
persuaded him that could use IL bet
ter than he. 1 quieted him in few
minutes"
The story Of his work in Europe
was told IN brief to The Times today
by Lieutenant Lane. Here IL is:
81 left this country In January and
went straight to Liverpool We
stayed there for a short time ami
were then sent on inspection trips
through England. We visited all o:
the aviation bases in England. Par
of the time we travelled by rail and
part of the time by air, 1t was a
great trip.
Leaving England we crossed the
channel and went to the American
headquarters in Paris. France IL
wss only q short time after ! was in
Paris that ] received my first chance
to fly a plane in Europe. ]. togethe"
with several others aviators, made
trips from Paris to the war front
Part Of the time we carried bombs.
attacking railroad stations in Ger
man territory. A majority OF these
| attacks were successful.
Ordered To Italy.
Leaving Paris I was ordered to
Italy. It was in May and June that
spent in the land OF the Italians
visited Rome. Venice and numerous
other cities. We visited ana lnSpecA-
ed all Of the. aviation bases. This in
spection in France and Italy was made
| in order to acquaint Us with methods
Of French and Italian flyers.
an June I left Italy and returned
to France. Leaving France I went to
Belgium where my group, a bombing
group, Joined the British air forces
We were commanded by Capt ID. c.
Hanrahan. From June until Novem-
Der was stationed in Belgium We
trailed closely behind the allied ad-
vance. In our trips we flew over
Chateau-Thierry during the memoir
able battle in the latter part Of june.
We also flew over Zeebrugge, Ghent.
| Ostend and hundreds OF other cities.
"On numerous occasions the bomb
ing squadron to which I was attached
was attacked. Many close friends of
mine were killed. some OF them
within ten feet OF me. During our
stay in Belgium we were constantly
in danger when we were not fly
ing our airpIane sheds would be
bombed.
1--WE had just finished a long trip
at the time OF the signing OF the
armistice. The Germans bombed US
Sntil the very last minute. When
IT was all over we took our ma
chimes and few over the allied and
German trenches and all over Bel
GUM"
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. S-Good Team Work.

The cooperative spirit that anil
mates all our reconstruction plans is
behind the household Of French
American family. consisting OF four
little girls ana deserted woman.
Every one is contr outinS something.
FROM Marie. agcd tea. who IL 20 proud
OF her cooking to JeannetJe. the eldest.
who IL studying Hr-the day when she
will become . steh hbgrapher. While ths
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 13-Husband and Home
Lost, and Crippled, Too.

Crippled since the birth OF her last
baby. this patient. cheerful colored
widow struggles to care for her fam
lily of five promising children. between
age. by doing dressmaking. Running
afe, by doing dressmSking. Running
n sewing machine aggravates her
trouble. which could b. cured, the
doctors say. IL she could rest from
her work for a while. She lost her
home because Of her husbands lonE
illness before his death Cyrus. who
Is ten, Ia a truthworthJ lad and
great comfort to his mother. He al
ready is Beginning to feel his respon-
sibiiity in trying to I'll his fathers
place. Ten dollars a week or S5eo a
in needed
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 12-Real Home for the
Kiddies.

tuberculosis took away the father Of
the family two years ago. leaving a
widow and four children. all under
twelve. The mother tried to go out
to work for a while. but the children
grew anefnie and began to show the
lack OF care. The family just have
moved into more suitable quarters.
where they can have . real stove and
be able TO bake. OF course. mother
sews In between times. but, even SO,
Ili a week. or 1913 a year. % needed.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 6-Winning Out Over
Heavy Odds.

For years this mother has been bat
ting against poor health and bad eye
sight. with these handicaps she can
not do more than care for her grow
ing family Of hvc children. The old
est boy did his bit last summer by
working on farm and has since
taken a regular position. meantime
studying typsWriting and stenography
at night. Against all the odds Of
chronic invalidism, the daughter.
Miriam, is struggling to add her share
to the family income. To enable the
family TO win out. $40 a week or $500
a Near Is needed.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
ADVERTISEMENT
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The Washington times., 1918-12-16

municipal council of Paris. address,
ing President Wilson, said:
Il have the honor, in the presence
of the President of the republic, to
present to you the municipal council
of Paris. whose interpretator l am in
welcoming the chief OF the great ma
tion whose aid. arriving 50 oppor-
tunely, brought us victory and the
upright man whose conscience fash
ioned his policy and whose diplo-
macy was made OF loyalty"
Turning to Mrs. Wilson. Mithourad
said:
Madame. Paris is infinitely happy
and is touched. that you who have
accompanied the President, have
been good enough to add to this
occasion the charm and the grace
of your presence. We have long been
aware of your devotion and of the
wise and beneficial activity you have
shown by the side of your illustrious
husband Yet. nothing strikes SO
much at the heart of the people o.:
Paris as to be permitted to know
those who have already conquered
by their goodness. Thus Paris by
my voice acclaims you. and lays az
your feet. Madame, the homage OF
its gratitude and its respect"
Finally, speaking again to Presi-
dent Wilson:
Lauds Executive.
''Mr. President, it is with deep emo
ton that the capital welcomes today
the first President OF the United
States who has crossed the ocean, and
our Hotel de Vile, cradel of French
liberty, will mark in its annals the
day on which 1t was permitted to
receive the eminent statesman OF the
Union, the citizen of the world-dare
we say, the great European interro-
gation-whose voice, heard before the
coming OF victory called to life the
oppressed among the nations.
During weary months our soldiers
have fought with stole resolution in
defense of the soil of their forebears
and the land OF their children. So
vast was the field OF battle. so great
Fas the issue at stake, SO bitter and
so hard was the struggle that only
after the passage of time did 1t seem
possible that the grandeur of their
accomplishment could clearly show
forth. Yet your distance from the
theater of war has allowed you to see
while yet they lived the greatness of
the monument they were building.
From the other side Of the world you
have spoken in advance of the judg-
ment OF history.
What source OF strength was It
for these fighters suddenly to hear
your voice, In its distant authority re-
sembling> the voice Of posterity, what
JOY to welcome those new brothers In
arms fastening with ardor to claim
at the critical hour their place upon
the field Of battle, what comfort for
them to feel that they were hence
forth arrayed with the glorious army
of General Pershing, the victor OF the
Argonne.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 2-Every Penny Counts.

The family begins with Johnnie.
aged three. Johnnie Is beginning to
get around TO dangerous places 50 his
mother. who Is a widow. takes him
with her when she goes to work. She
plans her day 50 as to be home when
Susie and Jane arrive from school
Jane already has developed q sense
OF thrift. She is saving every penny
she earns running errznds to buy a
machine to help with the sewing. It
r. a hard pull every minute Of the time
to keep the home intact. You can
keep II going for a whole week for
$3.50 or $3.50 for the year.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 1-Holding the Home
Lines,

Here Is a neighbor Of yours whose
Job IL 10 to warm, feed. wash. amuse
and help educate six prospective young
citizens ranging from boyhood to ten
years Of age. And she is doing IL.
But It doesn't give her time for much
elee, and since her husband died she
has had to ask others to help.
carefully planned family expense ac-
count reveals the fact that with the
most scrupulouS economy over and
above any assistance church or rela-
tives can give. this mother and her
six kiddies have to have $3.50
week or tI.oI4 for the coming year.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 5-Courageous Old Age.

Everybody will want TO help these
three old folks, aged couple and
their sister. all over Bcyenty-five. who
live together in an old-fashioned
home. The women do all their feeble
strength permits. A small amount Of
sewing until recently has added to
their income. but now rheumatism and
other ailments have made this impos-
sibIe. The old gentleman does the
cooking and other housework and
makes a good job Of IL. too. II is re-
markabIe how much little money
will accomplish to preserve their
home. so precious to them. Ten dol
lars a week or $3.50 for the coming
wear Is asked
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 4-Stitch, Stitch, Stitch.

Do you remember Mrs. Camp? She
now is a widow. sewing every moment
she can spare from the care OF her
three children. all under thirteen. but.
even so. she is not able to earn enough
to feed and clothe them without as
sistancc Two of the little girls have
learned to sew and help to make their
own clothes and the older one wants
TO become a BtsnoErapher. 50 that she
can help support her little brother and
sister but IL will be some years before
she will be able to do so. Meantime
SIC a week. or $3.50 for a year. Is
needed.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. 11-BacI<ing Up Henry.

Every morning Henry, a colored lad.
goes to the Navy Yard and each pay
day he brings home s13 as a rebuilt OF
his work there, but 313 does. hot 60
very far when II Is divided among
eight people. This Is the number
Henry has to feed and care for. Be-
fore long his eldest brother will be
able to help. and there is q sister learn
ing q trade, but until they are ready
some one will have to help Henry out.
After his father and mother died.
Henry resolved that, with the help Of
his grandmother he'd keep the chill
dren together. Here's q chance to help
Henry make his pledge good. We can
do II for t12 q week, or ts:4 a year.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
70. 1o-Keeping the Break
fast Bowls Full.

Beauty and a devoted but widowed
mother. such is the heritage Of two
big-eyed little Americans. who always
will not find enough to eat OF q morn
ing. unless You can supply the
nourishing food you would select for
those you love very much for Is .
week or $3.50 a year.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
No. s-Taking His Fathers
Place.

Ever since his father died. three
years ago, Peter has been trying to
take his place. He was only four
teen years old then. but he worked
after school and on Saturdays learn
ing a trade. Then his health became
impaired, and he had to obtain lighter
work. His Eve brothers and sisters
were all pale and thin and must have
high cost, for their father died Of
tuberculosis. The mother does q lit
tie sewing. but cannot do much more
est only three. To keep this house
hold together and save their health.
SIS q week Is needed or S833 n year.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Fifty-nine Children Included.

works out. but she can not be away
long enough or earn enough to supply
All the needs So we must get behind
this family until Jeannette's ambition
Is satisfied with 5000 4 week or S4ss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-05

by step to and across the Marine was
utterly ignored.
Chateau Thierry was taken July FL
On this day the German report said:
Northwest OF Chateau Thierry our
regiments. who during the last few
weeks have over and over again been
vainly attacked, yesterday also victo-
riously held their positions against
many times repeated strong attacks
by the AE.ericans The Americans
have suffered especially heavy losses
and during the night, undisturbed by
the enemy, we withdrew our defences
in the territory north and northeast
OF Chateau Thierry.
July "a marked the most important
gains for the Allies since July IS, when
the Germans were thrown back six miles.
Against great resistance the French and
Americans battled through the enemy In
the Ourcq region toward Fere-en-
Tardenois. the very heart of the German
position. The work of the Americans
was particularly gallant. They took the
villages OF Epieds and Trugny and
pushed on to Courpoil. which Is more
than six miles north Of Chateau Thierry,
or these operations the German report
said:
Gen. Won Boehn's army completely