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The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Rates TO JUMP
WITH R. R. RETURN

A further increase in railroad
rates is certain to follow the return
of the roads to private ownership.
E. Z. Clark. Interstate Commerce
Commissioner, declared at yester-
days hearing of the House Commit
tee on the Esch-Pomerene bill.
which provides for the return of
the roads. Even shippers realize
a raise is inevitable, Mr.. Clark stat
ed.
Interstate rates will automatically
go back to the levels prescribed by
State commissions prior to Federal
control. Mr.. Clark said. unless provi-
sion was made to the contrary. Such
a provision. he asserted. would be
wise as a temporary measure as it
would permit the rates fixed by the
President to continue in effect un-
til the State commissions had an
opportunity to readjust them eQuit-
ably.
Commissioner Clark further urged
that government loans be made to
the railroads at lower interest than
that obtainable from private sources
to tide them over the readjustment
period following their return.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
CLERKS TO AID
H.C.0F L.PRobE

The subcommittee of the Senate
District Committee to investigate the
high cost of living was notified yes
terday afternoon of the promised CO.
operation OF the National Federation
of Federal Employees.
Senator Ball, chairman of the sub
committee. who left last night to
spend the weekend at his home in
Delaware. expressed qualification and
said he hoped other Washington or
CARNATIONS would also lend their CO.
operation.
There is a strong desire among the
Senate inquisitors to develop a plan
to bring about a permanent reduc-
ton of the prices for foodstuffs and
rents. Senator Capper believes any
beneficial results from the inquiry
will be an object-lesson for other
communities.
During the absence of Chairman
Ball the secretary of the District
Committee will receive evidence and
the names of witnesses who will tes-
tify. Senator Ball will return in time
to preside at the first meeting, at .
o'clock next Monday I fternoon.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
LABOR SHORTAGE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
seen BY EXPERT
D. R. Kennedy, Ex-Hog
Island Official, Argues for
U. S. Employment Bill.
MORRISON GIVES O. K.
A. F. Of L. Secretary Also
Believes Conditions Will
Be Aided by Measures.

Predictions of a labor shortage
in the United States within a year
were made the basis yesterday for
arguments before Joint committees
of the House and the Senate in sup
port OF the Nolan-Kenyon bills for
a permanent Federal employment
service cooperating with the
States.
These predictions were made by
Dudley r. Kennedy. of PhiIadel-
phia. employment expert and former
industrial relations manager of the
Hog Island Shipyard. Mr.. Ken
nedy's advocacy of the measures
was reinforced by the declaration
of Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, that
the Federation is unanimously in
favor OF the proposed service
Help to UnorRanized.
The organized workers would
not derive much benefit from 1t be-
cause they have employment facili-
ties in their unions" Mr.. Morrison
told the committee. but it is
needed by the unorganized workers
and we believe that every man has
the right of being given informa-
ton as to opportunities for employ
ment"
Mr.. Kennedy told the committee
that while there is no great unem-
ployment in the country now. he was
reliably, informed that there are
shortages of workers in Detroit.
Grand Rapids, Akron and other in
dustrial centers, and asserted that
there Is certain to be a great short
age within a year, --
The coming of this shortage Is
one Of the strongest arguments for
the establishment of a permanent
Federal employment service to assist
in recruiting labor from localities In
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Want WAR RISK
BUREAUS WORK
ON STATE BASIS
Advisory Committee Says
Personal Contact with
Men Is Necessary.

Work OF the advisory committee Of
the Bureau Of War Risk Insurance,
headed by former Supreme Court Jus
uce Charles Evans Hughes, inves-
tigating the efficiency Of the War
Risk. was finished yesterday and the
following recommendations submitted: !:
First-That a qualified representa-
tive OF the bureau be instructed to
proceed Immediately TO the capital
of each State to confer with the gov
ernor of the State for the purpose Of
securing the aid of the State and
the officers OF cities and counties in
obtaining correct addresses of SOL
diers. sailors and Marines and their
dependents residing within the State
Further. that in order to correct the
address list. immediate effort be made
TO elicit the cooperation of all vol
untary agencies available for the pur-
pose, such as the American Red
Cross. the American Federation Of
Labor and the other contributions
which have SO helpfulIy contributed
their aid In connection with war ac-
tivities.
Second-That the bureau immedi-
ately proceed to establish local rep
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
RAYNHAM PLANE
is WRECKED IN
SECOND Hop-oFF
Pilot and Navigator Unhurt
When Machine Crashes
To Earth.
ONLY FLIES 200 YARDS
First Attempt to Cross At
lantic Failed Fourteen
Weeks Ago.

81. Johns. N. F.. July 17.-Another
attempt by Capt Frederick p. Rayn-
ham to start a transatlantic flight
in his rebuilt Martinsyde seroplane.
the Chimera, ended in disaster this
afternoon. as did the first attempt
on the day that Harry Hawker start
ed away in the Sopwith. The ma
chine was wrecked. but both Rayn-
ham and his navigator. Lieut. c. H.
Biddlecombe, escaped uninjured.
At $50 p. m. Capt Raynham took
his place in the cockpit, gave the
signal for the start and TAXED over
the surface of the leveled field. A
strong west wind promised an easy
take-ofr. but when the machine took
the air. after a run OF about 200 yards
across the field. It seemed to climb
with great difficulty. and after soar
ing about sixty yards. swooped earth
ward and was smashed into a mass
of splintered wood and twisted metal.
Climbs from Wreck.
The crowd assembled to witness the
flight rushed TO the place where the
plane fell. expecting to fnd the avi-
ators seriously hurt, but both climbed
out of the machine Immediately after
the crash.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18

washington's first carload OF sur
plus army food will be offered for
sale this morning. and entirely dis
posed of by sundown. John G. Nc
Grath, in charge of the distribution
declared yesterday.
Individuals who have not ordered
through government departments
centers or other organ
izations must take their chance
when selling begins at the Municipal
Fish Market, Seventh and Water
streets southwest.
Individual orders will be filled
only after group orders have been
disposed of. The exact time when
citizens at large may buy some OF
the carload is uncertain. The mar
ket will open for the filling of group
orders at o'clock this morning.
The schools in which community
are established have arrang-
ed to handle consignments Of food
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
District Market Basket
Goes Shopping Today for
First Lot of Army Food
Coined Willie Missing, But This is Not Ex-
pected to Prevent Entire Shipment
Being Sold Before Shutdown.

The various citizens associations
have co-operated with the centers
in arranging for transportation to
the schools.
Such large orders from govern
ment departments were received.
McGrath said yesterday. that in sew
eral cases the consignment to vari-
Gus departments necessarily had to
be cut. The demand for bacon.
which Is being sold at S6 cents a
pound. has been SO heavy, it was
said, that IL orders already received
were filled entirely. four twelve
pound cans would be undisposed Of
This means that 2,342 pounds of
bacon, valued at S847.02 would have
been sold to government employees
before the general public would be
given an opportunity to buy.
Corned Willie Missins.
The shipment received was intact.
except that all No. 1 cans of roast
and corned beef were missing and
unaccounted for. Not a can of spoil
ed food was found in the carload.
'I am agreeably surprised at the
Grath said yesterday. THE food
would pass the strictest government
inspection.
Ample help at the fish market
has been supplied" he said. 'I re-
ceived a numbe: Of letters from per-
sons offering their services in the
distribution work. Not one of those
letters was answered, as l was ex-
tremely busy all the time. 1 want
to thank those people publicly through
the columns of The Herald.
Would Order Ten Carloads.
THE carload has resolved itself
INTO small sample. The fish mar
ket has storage facilities for fifty
carloads. and 1t is possible that our
next order for army food will be at
least ten carloads"
a representative OF one of the lsrp-
est canning corporations I'm the coun-
try approached McGrath this morning
with an offer Of selling food to the
Distict at saving of 90 40 and 70
per cent to the consumer.
One article. he said, which retaiIed
here for S. cents. would be sold for
20 cents. The cost of can of sar-
dimes, under the plan he offered this
morning. would be cents.
McGrath announced yesterday that
he would assume no executive posi-
ton when other food shipments are
ordered.
MY position at the Treasury De-
partment will receive all of my ef-
forts hereafter" he declared
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Is YEARS FOR PART
In MURDER BY MOB

Mobile, Ala. July 17.-Louis Bishop.
who confessed to being member Of
the mob that stormed the Baldwin
County Jail on the night of June q
and killed Frank Foukal in the lat
ter's cell. today was under sentence
of fifteen years in the penitentiary
for manslaughter. The jury delib-
Grated four hours. Walter Bishop.
brother Of Louis. was placed on trial
today.
Twenty-Five other defendants charg-
ed with murder and conspiracy to
murder have filed motions for sepa-
rate trials by jury.
Rudolph Pierce. another defendant,
has been removed to the State In
s,ne Asylum at Tuscaloosa. Shortly
after being released on bond Pierce
Is alleged to have gone violently in
sane and shot his little boy.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
DELAYED
WITH GERMANY

Paris, July 17.-Reports from Ger
many indicated today that Ameri-
can interests are actively engaged
in plans to resume trade with that
country, but are hampered by the
lack of American consuls. Consular
officials. it was stated, are needed
to facilitate the handling of both
imports and exports.
1t is understood Great Britain
and other countries already have
completed plans for the dispatch of
consuls into Germany.
Since lifting of the blockade, two
cargoes of pork have arrived at
Hamburg from America, in addition
to a cargo of cotton destined for
Slovakia.
Cargoes were sent at the direction
of Herbert Hoover. The cotton ship
was held up by the absence Of
clearance authority
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Marine CONTROL
aim OF |. ". ".

New York. July IA widespread
campaign TO control marine transpcr-
tation labor OF the world was re-
vealed yesterday at hearing OF the
Lusk legislative committee investi-
eating Bolshevist propaganda.
Scores OF letters seised at I. W. W.
headquarters here were read and con-
tained details of plans to organize the
International Revolutionary Marine
Transport Workers Of the l. W. w"
with a view to enforce demands that
might be made in the future. The
organization was to comprise marine
workers in Canada. Mexico. Argen-
tina Chile. Uruguay. Spain and Ire
land.
In this country efforts were made
to organize the Great Lakes work
ers. according to the letters. Other
activities were concentrated in New
York. Boston. Portland. Ne. Phia-
deIphia, Baltimore and Providence,
RI.
The communications for the most
part contained attacks on "c,pi-
talists" and urged solidarity Of labor
as a means OF delivery from
slavery"
Chairman Lusk said that while Il
was difficult TO determine whether
the present strike OF marine work
ers on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
was the outcome OF the propaganda.
IL was evident that IL was the pur-
pose of the I. W. W. to create 3uSt
such a condition.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
CLERKS
TO AID PROBE
Wages Too Low to Hold
Good Men, They
Say.

Three representatives of postal en-
pIoyes' organizations, Edward J.
Gainor, of the National Association Of
Letter Carriers; Thos. F. Flaherty.
of the National Federation of Postal
Employees. and E. ]. Ryan. of the
Railway Mail Association, have ad-
vised Col Robert f. Harper, OF the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
of their desire to place facts in con-
nection with impaired postal facili-
ties before the committee OF that
body. which is investigating the post
al service.
The representatives of the postal
workers say the present breakdown
of the service is due to lack of man
power.
THE service needs experienced
workmen," they asert in a joint let
ter to Mr.. Harper. 1T is absurd to
talk of improving the postal service
merely by rearranging train sched-
ules or mail collections. We already
have an abundance of schedules,
rules, regulations and costly super
vision. The truth is postal wage and
working standards are too low to at
tract or hold the efficient type of
workmen the service requires"
Through their respective organiza-
tons, the national representatives OF
the postal employees have gathered a
mass of data on existing service de-
fects. which they will place at the
disposal of the committee.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
WALES MINERS
STRIKE SPREADS

London, July 17.-More than H.
900 Welsh coal miners have Joined
the strike. which is rapidly spread
ing throughout the country, accord
ing to the Chronicle.
The newspaper pointed out that
an order fer 100000 tons of coal
from the Norwegian government,
which normally would have been
placed in Wales. has gone to Amer
lean concerns.
Keswick. England. July 17.-By an
overwhelming vote, the Miners Fed
day, rejected the compromise plan
offered by Andrew Bonar Law.
which provides for holding up the
increase in the price Of coal on
condition that the miners increased
the output materially and would not
strike for three months.
Bob" Smile. the miners leader.
in addressing the Federation. chal-
lenged the Duke of Northumberland
or the government to bring a charge
of sedition against him before any
tribunal.
"I challenge anyone to say we
failed to carry out our agreements
with the government" he shouted.
The miners rejection OF Bonar
Laws offer threatens to result in
a terrific economic war in the United
Kingdom.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
President Orders
News Men Roster
Under Censorship

Only trusted" newspaper
writers may interview Presi-
dent Wilson in the future. The
President decided on this course
when. he resumed his regular
conferences with reporters.
The conferences were discon-
tinued, it has come to light, be-
cause of certain leaks through
which private discussions OF the
President at the time of the
Lusitania catastrophe were car
ried to the ears Of Count Won
Bernstorff, the German am
bassador.
Mr.. Wilson's conferences
now will be with only legiti-
mate newspaper correspondents,
whose right to attend has been
passed upon by a committee
composed of Secretary Tumulty,
Gus J. Karger, chairman of the
standing committee of corre-
spondents of the Press Gallery,
and James D. Preston, superin-
tendent of the Senate press
gallery.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
MUST AVERT FUTURE
WARS, SAYS PERSHING

London, July 1--we must, by all
means. prevent future wars" said Gen.
in addressing the military
in the British parliament
today.
The American chief said such pre-
vention must be based on the senti-
ment and heart of the Anglo-Saxon
races. He said British officials, in
cluding Field Marshal Sir Douglas
Haig, approved the formation Of sepa-
rate American armies.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Zeppelin Attack Planned
On New York, Maps Show

Kingston. Ont, July 17.-Maps and
orders found on three zeppelins at
tackled and downed in the North Sea
in August. 1918. indicated they were
bound for New York to bomb that
city, according to story told by
Flight Lieut., John Tomkins. of the
Royal Air Force. who arrived here
today from overseas.
He said he was with the squadron
which shot doKn the zeppelina.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
RUSSIAN CAR DEAD.
SECRET REPORT SAYS

Berlin, July I7.-Proof positive of the
death Of the Russian Czarina is said
to be contained in a secret official re-
port in the archives at Moscow. The
former Empress was shot several
times. After the first shot she said.
Miracles still happen; I am alive
yet"
At the next shot she dropped. NOR
tally wounded.
The Gar was shot seven times. His
body was taken to the Kremlin in a
wooden box and there burned in a
stove.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
WILSON To VIEW
SL0VAK PARADE

Czecho-Slovak veterans of the war
in Siberia. 1.Os6 in number. arrived at
Union Station last night, the first
delegation coming in at 10 o'clock.
As they alighted from the trains,
canteen workers of the District Chap
ter of the Red Cross served them
with coffee and sandwiches. The
men stayed on the trains for the night,
and will leave for Camp Meade this
morning. They will be quartered at
the camp during their stay here.
VIII Parade Today
The feature OF the soldiers visit will
be a parade. which will take place
this afternoon. President Wilson will
review the men from a stand which
is being constructed In front of the
White House.
In the stand with the President will
be Charles PergIer. Commissioner OF
the Czecho-Slovak republic, and Mrs.
PergIer; Secretary of War Baker,
Gen. Peyton C. March. chief of stafr
Col. Vladimir Hurban. military at
tache of the Czecho-Slovak legation
attaches of other legations, and MEM
bers of the Senate and House of hep
resentatives.
The Czecho-Slovak delegations from
various parts of the country viii oc-
cupy place of honor on the side
walk near the reviewing stand.
The parade will be composed of the
soldiers only, headed by the Marine
Band. No military escort will be
furnished
All arrangements for the parade are
in the hands Of Robert N. Harper,
president of the Washington Chamber
OF Commerce.
The veterans at Camp Meade will
he given a reception this afternoon BY
the various Czecho-Slovak delegations
Baltimore win send 10 men
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Hungarians Massing
For Rumanian Drive

Paris. July 1.-THE Hungarian
Red army was reported today to
be concentrating for an offensive
against the Rumanians.
Ofhcial advices received here stat
ed that several divisions of in
fantry, a number of batteries of
light artillery and two batteries of
howitzers had begun moving within
the last few days.
Three regiments. composed of
workmen. refused to participate in
the mobilization. but the movement
otherwise was apparently going for
ward rapidly. ~
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
France Asks Reparation
For Death of Sergeant

Paris, July 17.-'Marshal Foch, in a
telegram to Berlin demanding repa-
ration for the murder OF a French
sergeant there, pointed out that the
incident was not an interallied affair
but was purely a French question.
France is demanding 100, 900 francs
for the family of the dead sergeant
and an indemnity of 100000 francs.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Rome to Paris Flight
Is Made in Seven Hours

London, July 17.-New records for
European flights were established
yesterday when an airplane piloted
by Lieut.. F. Brackpapa and carry
ing Lieut.. Bonaceini arrived at
Croydon, England. from Rome.
The fight from Rome to Paris
was made in seven hours and from
Paris to England in an hour and q
half
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
PENNSY WORKERS ASK
UNIFORM DECISIONS

Columbus. Ohio. July 1T.-Resolutions
urging that all decisions issued ~
the Railroad Administration at wash-
ington, affecting wages and working
conditions. be made applicable 20 an
lines under Jurisdiction Of the feders
alton. were adopted by the Pennsyls
vsnia System Federation conventios
here today.
Delegates favor Atlantic City. New
ark. n. J.. or Baltimore as next years
convention city.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Outside, SaysB
AS She Dimes Sans
Hose inN.Y. Hotel

New York, July I7.-Extra!
Extral
Great exposure in popular
hotelf Sweet young thing en-
tiers summer garden.
Ordered light lunch.
Waiter took one look.
Decided S. y. l. dressed in
hurry, forgetting hose.
Consulted manager.
Told S. y. (. room drafty,
might catch cold.
Exit S. vt
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Strikers Terrorize
Workers In Prussia

Berlin, July Harmed with clubs,
striking farm laborers in Pomerania,
Prussia. today were terrorizing their
companions who desired to continue
work.
Reports indicate the Spartacans are
fomenting trouble on the farms
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Air Freight Service Planned.

Copenhagen, July ia dispatch
from Berlin today announced that
German company was planning a
regular passenger and cargo air.
ship service between Berlin and
odense. Danish seaport. Copen-
hagen and Stockholm.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
famine OF COAL
IN D. C. CERTAIN,
CONGRESS HEARS
Hearing Before House Com
mittee Develops Startling
Facts About Shortage.
SHOULD PURCHASE NOW
Experts Declare Present
Prices Are Likely to
Go Even Higher.

Washington Is facing the most Sc
rious coal famine in its history. In
the opinion of local coal merchants.
This belief is strengthened by the
nature Of the testimony given yes
terday before the House Rules Com
mittee by government officials and
coal experts.
The committee was informed that
the coal situation throughout the
country is alarming and will become
daily more serious unless buying is
Immediately speeded up.
Little Coal stored.
c. L. Lesher. coal expert of the
Geological Survey, testified that little
coal has been stored in cellars be-
cause of the prevailing high prices.
which. he asserted, must certainly
increase before next winter.
In commenting last night on the
situation in Washington, S. NJ. Fra
zier. prominent coal merchant. de-
clared a cold winter this year would
be a calamity which could scarcely
be over-estimated.
Washington merchants are un-
able to obtain sufficient coal from
the mines" he asserted. 1T is not a
question OF transportation at this
time. but a question Of production -
Unable to Get Orders.
1t was stated that orders for
twenty carloads of coal usually re-
suit in less than half that number
arriving. because of the shortage OF
labor at the mines. An instance
was cited where a local dealer
spent a week at the mines endeaV-
Oring to obtain shipments On his
return he announced that the result
of his Iabors was two promises
but no coal.
Local merchants hold out no hope
to the consumer for a reduction In
prices. in view of present condS-
tions. Dealers have paid as much
as so cents premium for shipments
it was stated by Mr.. Frazier. He
agreed with Mr.. Lesher that th5
only possible solution is an i'm
mediate stimulation of buying.
Big Shortage Already.
Lesher testified before the House
Rules Committee that the harvest
ing of the bumper agricultural crops
would be a big drain on the trans.
portation systems and he declared
that the government would give
preference to these shipments. He
stated that bituminous coal produc.
tion has fallen off 10000. 900 tons
this year. and anthracite 10000. 0O(
tone.
The mines are running at about
two-thirds capacity, not because
there is lack of labor. but because
the people will not buy now. THAI
means that a car shortage is newt
able next winter, when the public
wants coal. A repetition of last
winters experience is practically
unavoidable" he said
Mr.. Lesher urged that Congress
issue an appeal to the people to lay
in stocks of coal now in order Il
avert the threatened danger. II thi!
condition is not overcome. he said
legislation along the lines of that
under which the fuel administration
was operated should be re-enacted
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
Kaiser to Go Home.

Milan. July 1.-THE Popolo Italia
stated today that the ex-Kaiser had
obtained permission from the Ger
man government to return to Ger
many and iFe on one of his estates,
under police surveillance.