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The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
WOULD RECONSTRUCT
DOMINION OF CANADA
Newspaper Suggests National Re-
organization of Provinces.

Montreal. Jan. 2-The Ideal
Catholique" publishes the following
article on the breaking W of the
dominion"
Several public bodies purpose mov-
ing in favor of a lower Canada COM
posed of the provinces of Quebec,
Nova Scotia. New Brunswick and
Prince Edward Island. We must, how
ever, go over the heads of The robbers
at Ottawa and go directly to London
and there expose our grievances, sub
mitting our project of National re-
construction.
I'VE do not fear, like some. that We
will be obliged to remain in the CON-
pany of a Borden or a Hughes. under
the preteXt that We made a pact fifty
years ago with their precedessors.
There is no more pact"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
TIDAL BASIN
BOAT HOUSE
BURNED DOWN
Skaters Imperiled When
Flames Melt Ice, But
None Injured.

Lives of scores of skaters on the
Tidal Basin were imperiled late yes
terday afternoon when fire totally de-
stroyed Wells boat house at the Tidal
Basin, Seventeenth street northwest.
Intense heat from the flames, which
started in the first floor of the frame
building, soon weakened the ice of the
vicinity. but police from the Third
precinct succeeded in roping off this
section before any damage was done.
A quantity of bathing suits and
other sundry accessories to the boat
house valued at 500 were destroyed.
William Wells, who leased the
building from the United States gov
ernment, last night estimated the
damage to be s1,0oO, fully covered by
insurance.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
FIST DOUBLED
TO PARALYZE
HUN IN ITALY
Spasmodic Drives of British
> Across Pave Presage
Great Offensive.
Special Cable to Washington Herald
and New York Tribune.

Special Cable to Washington Herald
and New York Tribune.
London, Jan. 3.-The frequency
and unexpected success of the Brit
ish sallies across the Piaye River
in Italy, which they have been un-
dertaking for more than week,
leads to the belief in military cir
cles here that they have a very defi-
mite end in view, that of preparing
for an extensive counter offensive
by the Anglo-Italian armies on the
enemies left flank, for the purpose
of forcing him to withdraw slong
the entire front.
With the forced evacuation by
the Austro- o-Germans of the only sX-
tensive bridgehead they held in the
western bank of the Piave. that at
Zenzon, the Italians are now IN a
position to force the fight from the
Adriatic to the Alps. They need
not for some time to come consider
the peril of their position on the
northern front. for at present the
invaders are in even graver post
tion.
The heavy SHOWS of the last week
have so. filled the mountain roads
and passes that the enemy's COM
munications have been virtually sew
cred. Until they are able to get sup
Files of food and ammunition over
the RAILROADS behind their lines, they
will be incapable of conducting any
military operations and may even be
threatened with starvation.
Best Chance for Diax.
,u,..uo ...t-onoIo, hayo pracapfad a.
Gen. Diaz his first opportunity to
open up counter thrust against
the enemy on the Piave. II, with
the aid of the French and British,
he Is able to turn the Teuton's left
flank before reinforcements reach
Won Bellows armies in the northern
mountain regions, he will compel the
invaders to draw back from their
present menacing positions, and, pos
sibly, rob them of all the fruits of
their great offensive from the IsonZo
front to the Piave.
The continued raids of the British
across the river give evidence that
the Italian commander is preparing
Cor just such a move. II he is to
strike at al. 1t must be within the
next few Gays. Military students are
NdlCllIlb uCNtlOpIueIllS On tue 1Idldil
front with keen interest for this
reason.
SOne More KuItur.
The Teutons continued their air
raids on unattended Italian cities
Tuesday night, Rome reports today.
At Castel Franco Veneto they OBJ
tanned two direct hits on two hos
pitfalls, killing eighteen patients.
Violent artillery firing along the
front at Landricourt, Courcy and
Maisons de Champagne, also on the
right bank of the Meuse, was report
ed by the war Office today. German
raids south of the Disc at Cornillet
were repulsed.
A lively artillery fire east of Epehy
during the night and repulse of raid
ers south and southwest of La Bassee
were reported today by Field Mar
shal Haig.
Berlin (via London), Jan. s.
French attacks in the Champagne,
north of Prosnes and north of LIE
Mesnil, all broke under German fire,
today's official report says
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04

Calm Restored.
II want the witness to answer" in
sisted Mr.. Mcclellan. And I don't
mind saying I'll take the matter in
my own hands"
You're not threatening the chair
man, are your" asked Senator Cham
berlain in an amused fashion
mo, sir! But don't want any re-
marks made to, me by the witness.
And 1 don't want him to keep hurting
himself at committee members
The committee room was in a tur-
moil. Senators kept bobbing up and
down. while Senator McKellar and Mr..
Eisenman glared at each other across
the table. Mr.. Chamberlain banged
his gavel. The stenographer pleaded
that he could not hear but one person
at a time. Finally. comparative calm
was restored.
The purchasing by the supply COM
mittee for the army was the target
of inquiry all afternoon. In answer
to Senator McKellar's questions of
yesterday, Mr.. Eisenman produced
papers showing what firms represent
ed upon the committee had benefited
in contracts.
Nine firms which have representa-
tives upon the committee have re-
ceived $127.OO0,0o0 of government con-
tracts. or this sum, contracts for
s14. 900 have been awarded to the
firms sinse their representatives be-
came committee members. 1t has
been testified they refrained from ad-
vising upon contracts in which their
firms were concerned. . -
Attacks Rag Merchants.
rs it good business to conceal
the details?" asked Senator Wads-
worth. of New York, regarding the
secrecy surrounding contracts with
the Base Asserting Company, which
took the government rags.
Il have never seen an industry
in my life so ramified with jealous
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
NOW In MAJORITY
Count 2l2 to 208; Will Not At
tempt Reorganization.

With the resignation of Representa-
tive Murray Hulburt. New York. to
become commissioner of docks Of New
York City. the House lineup is:
Democrats, 20S.
Republicans, 2l2.
Independents and minor parties, s;
vacancies, 7.
Since the deaths Of Senators Hus-
ting and Newlands, both Democrats,
the upper branch lineup is: Demo-
Gratis, 81; Republicans. AZ; vacancies, 3.
Republicans will attempt no reor-
ganization of the House. despite their
preponderance. because they do not de-
sire responsibility for legislation while
the President and Senate are both
Democratic.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Another Snow FURRY
Expected in District

Snow again looms on the weather
horizon and another flaky Visitation
to Washington is promised by Satur-
day.
Today, according TO the official bull
letin issued last night, will be fair
with continued cold.,' Tomorrow
there will be an Increased cloudiness
with probable snow. attended with
gentle northeast to southeast winds"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Scouts to
Patrol Mexican Border

Philippine Scouts for use on the
Mexican border, releasing American
soldiers for France, is planned by the
War Department. To bring this
about, Chairman Dent, Of the House
Military Affairs Committee, yesterday
pushed through a bill organizing o.
900 Islanders, officered by both Ameri-
cans and natives, as a division of the
United States war with Germany. A
small force of white troops will re-
main in the islands.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
TORCH CAUSES 100000 FIRE.

Darien, Conn, Jan. 3.-A gasoline
torch that was being used to thaw
out a frozen water pipe, set fire to
the grocery store of Walter Stew
art and Company this afternoon,
spread to adjoining buildings. in
cluding the Darien Home Bank and
Trust Company, and caused a loss
of nearly 100000.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Lionists Get $250,000
To Restore Palestine

lew York. Jan. 3.-Over one-quarter
the first a.oo0,0oo OF the Palestine
toration fund had been subscribed
the ffrst thre days, is was an
|uneed tonight by DR.. Stephen s.
fse. chairman of the provisional ex-
ltive committee for general Zionist
Fairs.
The first contribution was for SIS, 60
ID was ANONYMOUS. Jacob III. Schln
p save $500
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Special Cable to Washington Herald
and New York Tribune.

Paris, Jan. 3.-M. Georges Le-
comics, president of the "Societe
des Gems de Lettres," has initiated
a movement for every French fam
lily to adopt an American soldier
for the duration of the war.
His plan is that a lawyer shall
adopt the son of a lawyer, a mer-
chant the son of a merchant, a
workman the son of a workman,
and so on.
( To this idea lie Temps" gives its
hearty support, declaring it will
break down all the remaining pref
udices that stand between the
French and American people. 1t
urges the immediate adoption Of
the plan and bids the people Of
France to open wide their doors
and their hearts to the strangers,
giving to them the love and care
of the absent fathers and mothers.
How many preiudices wtuld be
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Captured, Unwounded,
American Is In Germany

Private George H. ]. Seaman, of the
Engineer Corps. reported as missing
in action December IS, is a prisoner of
war. Gen. Pershing has so reported to
the War Department. Seaman was
captured unwounded. His mother,
Mrs. Anna Seaman, lives at 1892 Emer-
aid street, Woodhaven, Long Island.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
MEETS
FIRST DEFEAT
IN CONGRESS
House Rejected His Recon-
mendation for Single APP
preparation Committee.

President Wilson's declaration for a
single House Appropriating Commit
tea start toward a national budget
system-is defeated.
Such determined opposition arose
among "pork-barreP' members that
Chairman Sherley, of the Afpropria-
tions Committee, the leader of the
Presidents plan, admitted yesterday
he had dropped the fight.
Thus in urging Congress to reform
business methods which It's members
have declared cost the country hun
dCeds of millions a year, the President
meets his first major Congressional
defeat. -- ts e. .
9Died a-Esornfn:..
Chairman SherIey said he would
soon make a statement on the floor OF
the House explaining why he will not
press the fight for the reform at this
session.
THE idea simply died 'a-bornin',"
said Chairman Dent, of the Military
Committee, one of the chairmen who
would be- shorn of his chief power il
the plan went through.
Members thought the plan wholly
impracticable. Congress fears such
concentration of authority in making
and passing 6n appropriations. To
the men or committee in charge en-
tirely too much power would be
given" '.r..---
All the appropriating committees are
now at work on their annual bills
the Military. Naval. Agriculture
Rivers and Harbors. Indian. Foreign
and Postoffice committees. When the
measures they frame finally have been
put through Congress the sums will
be added up and then the House will
know for the first time how much
money they spent.
Faces Big Deficit.
The Presidents plan tended toward
hrst ascertaining how much the coun-
try was able to appropriate and then
divide it among the various depart-
ments of government.
Chairman Shelley took his desk the
first of the year faced with a fresh
deficit, of s.. 80. 600. coo despite appropri-
atoms for the year close to 81, ,OOOOO 600
As a result of various military and
naval shortages shown up by Congress
sional Investigations and the increased
scope of the war, department heads
have been making new estimates at
an unprecedented rate.
Angeneral tacit agreement has been
reaehed that the public buildings bill
one of the chief pork measures of
most sessions-will not be presented
this session. The rivers and harbors
bil. however. because of plans to in
crease inland waterways transporta-
ton, will carry probably 50.O6O, 900 or
more.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Railroad Men on Directors Committee
Urge Immediate Legislation for
Federal Management.
WILSON TO ADDRESS CONGRESS
General Program to Govern Operation of the
Transportation Systems of Country Being
Framed at the White House.

On the of President Wilson's appearance before Congress today
with his recommendations for legislation for the Federal operation of
railroads. Director General advisory board urged the taking
over by the government of the express companies
The board composed Of Hale Holden of the Burlington; Henry
Walters the Souhem Judge Edward Chambers chief of anpor-
taOn of the Food Administration and John Shelton Williams Comp
uoner of the Currency.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
DRAFT CHARGES QUASHED.

Madison, wis, Jan. s.-The in
dictment charging conspiracy to
defeat the draft law, against Rep
resentative John NJ. Nelson and his
son, Bryon, was quashed today. The
government will appeal
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Fuel Administrator Prepares Plan for
Seizure of All Fuel; Commissioners
Offer Aid in Emergency.
DEALERS DENY PROFITEERING
Declare They Distribute Shipments As Soon
As They Arrive; Traffic Problem
Still flinders Officials.

John L. Weaver, Federal Fuel Administrator for the District of
Columbia. declared last night that unless the spirit well the
letter of the regulations governing coal dealers observed better he
would Immediately take the entire coal business of the city,
The national Fuel Administration looks upon the pro-
posed step and will support him in his action Mr. Weaver said
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
Lauds Kaiser, Locked Up.

Syracuse, n. Y. Jan. SIN filling
out his questionable. Adolph Laun-
ert stated he was willing to return
to~Germany to fight for the Kaiser.
He is in Jail tonight on a sedition
charge.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04

les and mistrusts as the rag busi-
ness" replied Mr.. Eisenman.
Well, you say there are mis-
trusts and jealousies. 1 submit for
your further guidance that you
famed the flames of this mistrust
by concealment No harm could
have come of publicity"
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04
THE WASHINGTON HERAu

4 IS not a party newspaper. It
is out to help the government win
the war.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04

THE WASHINGTON HERALD
1 is helpful pewspaper-and
reading a helpful newspaper
should be Daily Habit.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-04

Berlin (via London), Jan. s.
French attacks in the Champagne,
north of Prosnes and north of LIE
Mesnil, all broke under German fire,
today's official report says.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-18
500 Guns every
MONTH Sent BY
U. S. TO FRONT
Productions Would ilave
Been in Full Swing by Next
June, Report States.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Faced by
program Of producing 1000 guns of
all calibers a month, without disturb
ing the flow of CUPS to the allied ma
tons, or the nayy's prior rights, the
Ordnance Bureau of the War Depart
ment had achieved an output Of about
500 guns month when the armistice
ended hostilities. By June of next
year production would have been in
full swing.
These facts were revealed today by
Assistant Secretary Crowell Director
OF Munitions. after a trip to the new
proving ground at Aberdeen, Md,
where all types Of guns were demon
strated for Mr. Crowells party and
American built tanks and tractors
were put through their PAGES.
Crowell said the United States had
looked upon the allies as the first line
of defense when this country entered
the war, and formulated it's munition
plans so as not to interfere with the
gun and ammunition contracts for
France and Great Britain. Many
American gun forgings and completed
guns have been poured across to
Great Britain, and shipments to the
French armies had reached total of
1000 guns month.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-18
jews TO PRESENT
CLAIMS AT CONGRESS
(By Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.--Commit-
tees OF the American Jewish Congress,
in session here, labored until early to-
day preparing recommendations for
the rights of Jews in certain foreign
lands which the congress is expected
TO have presented to the peace con-
ference at Versailles. The recommen-
dations have to do with conditions in
Poland. Russia, Lithuania, Ukrania,
Galicia, Salonica, and the new Slavic
nations created, or to be set up as 4
result of the world war.
The recommendation it Is expected,
will call for full civil. religious, politi-
cal and national rights for Jews as
exercised by the other inhabitants IN
all the lands coming within the juris-
diction of the peace conference.
Delegates to the congress were still
enthusiastic today over the action of
the congress yesterday in declaring for
a Jewish state in Palestine under the
trustesship Of Great Britain acting for
such league of peace as may be form
ed. The European committee of seven
which will be elected by the congress
viii be given the task of placing the
jurisdiction to the peace conference
II is expected to have the cooperation
of Jewish organizations in other coun.
tries, particularly the Zionist worlu
organization.
There was no morning session of the
congress today, due to the inability of
committees to make an early report
and in order to permit the delegates
10 proceed in a body to dependence
hall where they paid homage to the
liberty bell
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-18
Centerv;Ne, Ind.

y farewell party was neld at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. "A Z. Dunbar
Monday evening by the adult Sunday
school classes. social time was en-
Joyed, Christmas packages were eX-
changed, and refreshments served by
the hostess. There were about forty
guests present. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunbar
leave this week FOR their winter home
in Orlando. Fla. Mr.. and Mrs. John
sullivan and Gale Smoker and wife
were ut Joe Passengers Sunday after
noon. i son. Jake Piessinger in serv
ice at Camp Taylor was brought home
dead the latter part OF the week. The
funeral was he'd Monday at Dodd-
ridge Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. John Nor
gan were among the relatives from
This place who attended the funeral.
Joint installation of the newly elect
ed officers OF the Masons and Eastern
Star will be held Friday night, Dec.
81, at the close Of installation a ban
quet like they had before the war"
will be held e. There will be a game
supper at the basement of the NJ. E.
church next Friday evening, Dec. 20.
Rabbit and chicken will be served to-
gether with other good things. Ev-
eryone is invited TO come and eat
their supper at the church that even
ing. ....T The funeral of Mrs. Laura
Stoddard was held at the NJ. E.-church
Tuesday morning. Burial at Crown
Hill Mrs Stoddard was a former res
ident of this place. residing where J.
G., King row lives. She was well
ir-~v.Y - navy of the older people
here. . Wayne Null and family have
...o,ea lLt> .Ae bowen property on
Main street. Mr.. Null is employed
at the Richardson Garage. Mr.. and
Mrs. Noel Mathews have purchased
the Mary Ryan Property on East Main
street and will move into it In few
days after making some necessary re-
pairs. " The Busy Bee class of the
NJ e. Sunday school held a taffy pull
ing In the church kitchen Saturday
afternoon. All but three of the mem
RI bers were present to enjoy the good
time, and taffy. Miss Laurabel Stew
ems Is organizing a camp fire. Miss
Stevens will be guardian and there are
ourteen members. Forest Kempton
will leave next week for Washington.
d. c., on business trip. . Mrs. Jay
will leave in a short time for Missis-
sippi where she will spend the winter
with her son and family. - Rev Mil
dred Allen of Summitsville is here
this week visiting friends. The fol-
lowing Christmas entertainments will
be held by the different churches
The Friends church will give their en-
tertainment next Sunday evening. A
short playlet entitled THE Worship
of the Nations" will be given in con-
nection with musical numbers and
recitations. Everyone is invited The
Christian church will have a Christ
mas party and short program on the
evening OF Dec. 26. Refreshments
and a social time will be enjoyed. The
M. f. church will give a program by
children and adults on Christmas eve.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-18
Arthur Ryder is
Sure Little Son
Will be Cured
c. & o. Shop Man Tells How Nerv-
Worth Overcome Lads Extreme
Nervousness.

Mr.. Ryder lives at 2035 10th Avenue,
Huntington, w. Va, and works at the
c. & o. shops. His extraordinary
signed statement was very recently
given 1t is too valuable TO pass by:
my son when he was three years
old began to have nervous commissions,
attended with high fever and max
ing it necessary to call physician.
After these spells he was so nervous
he could hardly talk and could not
rest at night At first he would have
one of these spells every two or three
months. Finally they increased to
two a month.
"In February, 1918, saw Nerv-
Worth advertised and decided to try it.
1t is nine months since he began TAX
ing it, He is now six years old. Is
getting in better condition every day,
and feel confident Nerv-Worth is go
ing to cure him.
ARTHUR RYDER,
2035 10th Avenue, Huntington"
Your dollar back at the Thistle
thwaite Drug Store, Sixth and Main,
if Wentworth does not benefit you.
Remember that Nerv-Worth is a pow
erful foe of influenza. Talk with De
monstrator Day.-Ady.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-18
AWAIT WITNESSES
IN MURDER CASE
tBy Associated Press,

MUSHROOM, Mich Dec. IS
| Pending the arrival of several persons
who claim to have intimate knowl
edge of the courtship and marriage
of Milo H. Piper and Miss Frieda
Weichman, because of whose death
Piper is held here on murder charge,
! the authorities today We're marking
| time in their investigation of the case.
Meanwhile, Piper showing the ef-
; ects of almost daily questioning by the
prosecuting attorney and other Of
ficers, has on the advice of his coun-
sci, refused to discuss the case fur
Their. In his last grilling, Piper re-
iterated his statement that his name
haG been used by one John Sheldon"
in marrying Miss Weichman, adding
that his story could be bourne out by
two other persons, Jack GOLDBERG"
and Edward Benton" No definite
trace has yet been found of any of
these three men.
Among the out-of-town persons
whose aid the local police have sought
in their investigations are Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. Whitney, Of Chicago,
at whose home Miss Weichman reSid-
ed for six months prior to her mar
riage and the Rev. Paul c. Curnick,
of Indianapolis, who married Miss
Weichman and man giving the name
of m. H. Piper" at Rensselaer,, Ind,
in March, 1916. Another probable ar
rival today is Mrs. w. f. Klinke, of
Chicago, an aunt of the dead girl. 1t
was Mrs. Klinke who furnished the
first Identification of the body of the
girl, unearthed at lonely spot on the
railway tracks between here and
Grand Rapids.
A number of deputy sheriffs have
been assigned to follow the trail of
the automobile trip Piper admits he
and Miss Weichman took following
her marriage to Sheldon