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The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Veteran Soldiers Favor Yeomen CF).

In their fight before provision of the
bill leglslatng
(f OF will have the ali
wars who members of the Army Several Of
patriotic
harrison; and although that organization
recess the board will be regular
to help the of the yeomen (F) -
There in
(A), males
SISTERS IN the matter OF drill and
they march with the rhythm and of regulars
ents the cocklkc OF the West
LOUISE ARNED, of the ), properly explains
mat do desire
are proud OF their uniform representing their
history also
sted IN the naval service They enlisted
hour OF
rendered their
These should be congratulated
acrihCe and devotion Only unpaoic cads lind their
stony hearts to critcise and them
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29

Boston he gave Oliver Herford pre-
cedence over Lloyd George, Clemen-
ceau and other members of the. Big
Four and the Little Fifty-seven in his
Boston address.
He told humorous story attributed
to Oliver Herford and referred to him
as that good wit and excellent ar
tist"
A very amusing side light upon this
unexpected reference to Mr.. Herford
has recently been brought to bear upon
the instance by q naval officer who
was on the George Washington when
the President returned. He asserted
that on the way over from France Mr..
Wilson spent several much amused
hours reading Mr.. Herford's latest
book. THE Laughing Willow" Doran).
This Eagle "Houps, for Uncle sam.
Dickens immortalized a Raven in
Barnaby Rudge" which had the de-
lghtful accomplishment of pop
ping corks" with such realism that
1t made one reach for the glass. Mr..
Robert w. Chambers is obviously
Handicapped in his new romance,
In Secret" (Doran). because II
would be a faux pas to make any
American Eagle pop corks." How
ever. Manitou Is a rara avis and he
should be studied by all natural hrs
torians and pathological editors.
The American eagle was the prop
erty OF dead English aviator, and
flew accidentally into "In Secret"
It's name is Manitou and 1t is a play
acting eagle-Hence:
Twill you cheer for king and
and country, ManitouT
"Manitou (yelping)-'Houp--Gl
-Houp!'
I-'Suppose you were a Hun
eagle. Manitou-just a vulgar Boche
buzzard?'
Manitou changing his head)-
Houp-Gloup-Hou
I-'But you're not. You're a
Yankee eagle! Now give three
cheers for Uncle Sam"
"Manitou (head erect)-Houp--
Gloup-Houp""
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
BLOODHOUNDS SEARCH
FOR SHERIFF'S SLAYER

Nashville. Tenn. June 2S.-A posse
and bloodhounjs from Nashville are
searching Williamson County for the
slayers Of sheriff W. S. Stevens. 20
years old, whose body. pierced vita
two bullets. was found 10y the road
side 4 short distance from Trmns
at O'Clock Saturday morning.
Two prisoners being brought back
from Triune TO Franklin by the sher-
in Friday night are believed 20 have
committed the crime The prisoners
believed 10 b. former soldiers. gave
their home as Little Rock and were
about "a years old.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Methodist Exposition
Celebrates Labor Day

Columbus Ohio. June 2S.-Labor
day and Gulf State day at the
Methodist Centenary Exposition
brought to Columbus prominent
leaders in labor affairs in both the
United States and Great Britain.
Miss Margaret Bonfeld. the first
fraternal delegate from England to
the American Federation Of I.shor
convention. and the first woman
member of the parliamentary COM
mittee Of the British Trad Union
Congress. representing 45oe"H work.
ers. featured the labor day proEram.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR
BY John Kcndrick Bangs.

Copyright 1879 by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)
FORTUNE.
I've known man who in the midst
of care,
pair.
In CHEEKY patience was a millionaire.
I've known man of wealthiest es-
tate
Who in his greed of gold insatiate
Was poorer. than the besgar at his
gate.
From which Judge that wealth and
poverty
Depend. not on how great my chattels
be.
But on the Spirit in the Heart O. Ne.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
READ SEES NO THRILL
In FLIGHT OVER OCEAN

New York. June 27-Trans-At-
lantic air flights. for the most part
are "monotonous affairs" even when
the flyer has been the first to make
the crossing. This was the expert
ence OF Lieut.. Commander Albert O.
Read, as r,counted by himself to-
day during a respite from the multi
tude of entertainments and other
honors which New York is shower
ing upon him.
Yes, quite monotonous," said
Read. Its the same thing all the
way.
The monotony didn't cease till ]
spied a bit of land through a hole
In the fog and ! knew we'd reached
the Azores"
Transatlantic commercial flying
VIII be started very shortly. said
Read. but he believes diriCibles
would prove more practical than
seaplanes for this purpose.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
NEWSIE NOTES.

The Tin Soldier" by Temple
Bailey. is passing the mark of So
030 sales this month.
Longmans, rGeen and Companv
have issued catalog OF over 200
books in Spanish. a notable showing
of books in that department.
Another chapter on the inner his
tory OF the war is now available
in 1914 by Field Marshal Viscoun,
French, published by Houghton
Lifflin.
J. X. Gill Company Of Portland,
appear in the publishing field with
handy Camp Cookery" by Mi
lam, Johnson and Smith.
Volume I OF buttons new limited
edition of Leonard Merrick is now
selling for 81 in New York and at
this price only to those who will
subscribe for the whole set.
A group OF twenty-five stories
dealing with Hebrew parallels and
fables. published by the Bloch Pub
fishing Company under the title
Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends, "
has just appeared.
The life of Carleton H. Parker,
written by his wife and entitled. An
American 1dyll." proved itself one
OF the most notable of recent con-
tributions to the Atlantic. 1t is now
ready in book form from the At
lantic Monthly Press.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29

Ono the Congress who Immersed bv t
OF this city and its surroundings is FLORAS
OF Wisconsin had interesting him cor
Lampert said: - - MI
L 90 not know any good why the District
lo columbia should have the
give them national representation" - O W
Mr. Lamper in
asked
mere informed he of George
town at or Water from Aqueduct Bridge
ne could easily he had been
oher great manufacturing told big paper and
nour hs there and OF the icemakng plants
are made and of the rveont hustle and
municaton by railroad canal
future - e ~ -' ." '"' "e~
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Children True ReaIists.

AuHN" kSC&hstbs
The modern boy and girl are moth
ing II not realists In their fictional
tastes. They are amazingly abreast
OF the problems Of which they are
SO vital part. Rare Is the school,
boy who does not carry In his head
map Of the world war
Their knowledge Of battles. STRAIT,
egy, locales, companies. units. med
ais. decorations. is staggering to the
adult who has not specialized. They
want their war stories straight. They
VIII not have them fictionized. They
are too familiar with the facts. The
faiiure OF juvenile writers to meet
the situation has resulted In stock
ing the shelves OF children's reading
rooms with tha identical war books
that find favor with adult readers.
Apparently tho professional juvenile
writer is ignorant of or Indifferent
TO the educational advantages of the
modern child over his predecessor for
whom they were trained to write
Obviously they do not know thu,
current events have place in the daily
curriculum Of most public. privat.
and parochial schools Children today
are open or suppertitious readers OF
the daily newspaper. What they dc
not gather from school. press OF
daily rounds In public thoroughfares
the movies supply.
Can't Fool Them.
You cannot fool them," to quote
an experienced child librarian
They know the real thing. They
judge what they read by what they
see and hear in the world abou,
them"
Before the war" said the libra
rian of a popular branch, boys
were absorbed in electricity. me-
chanics, building. During the wal
they craved books about war
American Revolution. War of 1912
Rebellion, Spanish-any old war
Now they are keen on aviation, air
plane building. They compare wha,
they read with what they see fying
over city skyscrapers or in the
movies. Woe to the writer who in
PRODUCES into a story a plane of de-
fective construction or a hero who
does not control it property
The Boy Scouts now issue a book
list which is rapidly wedding out
AHC JuNttlit Hol VI
the times.
The crying want OF children's IL
braries and juvenile periodicals Is
girls stories. No one has risen Il
take the place OF Louisa Alcott
Children's Librarians find much tC
be deplored in the run of boarding
school stories. which make for class
distinction, the librarians maintain
Refreshing to chronicle is the peren-
nial demand for the fairy tale. From
8 to IL boys and girls are its de-
votees. Happily. not a few of the
standard tales are literature.
what the President Reads In His
Spare Time.
When the President came back from
the Peace Conference several weeks
ago and made his historical speech in
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
BOOKDOM
By Loniac

American writers of books for children behind
times Ida Rose McCabe in the thinking
minds they have for long been back numbers
not been good form speak War lifts embargo
war books bring home the writers amazing failure
ness of the modern child. :
Is it not high time writers for juveniles
OF least resstancef Let them make
the public libraries of New York City, writer awaken
to the manner of readers they up against
Gone is that and with it the for
who dictates Washington shows Lincoln put
Rebellion! -~E ~ 4
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Facts and Figures.

Here three different The think of them in
Correlation with each other the hotter under the collar you get.
l. The medical department Of the u s. army has
SIoooooooo worth of surplus medical supplies
& Uncle Sam forcing the working to pay tax on
medical supplies the highest prices history despite the fact
that medicine food the drain
mans pockebook
M Yet the War Department trying its 600
worth of medical supplies in Poland Hungary
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
WELL AMT NATURE
WONDERFUL!


Alice--And 80 I refused him on the
Marie-Oh, you clever girl, Who
else would have thought OF that ex-
cuse from you?-Boston Transcript.
Mr.. Ghout-All my money cannot
give me health. doctor, Doctor-No.
perhaps not: but It gives your physl-
clan great conndence.-Boston Tran
script
Miikboy-A penny bun and a glass
of water, please.
!, Shopkeeper (executins the order)--
And pray. what do you want the wa
ter for on q cold morning like this ?
: Niikboy (emptying the water into
his can Of milk)-That's to pay for
the bun.-Dallas News.
How dare you use such dreadful
language. Willie! I'm most distress
ed" u
But that's only what Shakespeare
said. mother"
well, then. hope you'll give up
associating with him. He can be no
At. companion for you."-stray sto-
ries.
Squire" asked Constable Slack
putter, the well-known sleuth OF re-
tunia, what would you do to fei-
Ter that confessed he was driving his
Ford at the rate OF forty-hye miles
an hour?"
Fine him for exaggeration, dad
burn him." snapped old Squire fea-
vy.-Kansas City Star.
How did Johnny hurt himself?"
He was playing at who could lean
out Of the window furthest, and he
won."-Nebraska Awgwan.
He-what do you think Of these
luxury taxes7
she-well. thank goodness they don't
tax a good cry!-Judge.
Church, understand that no bird
is allowed within the walls Of the
White House.
Gotham-Isn't Burleson allowed
there? He's some bird" what?-Bal-
timore American.
Miss Errel-Why did Bess decline
her wealthy suitor?
Miss Ollida-She chanced to learn
that he considers the marital tie a
liberty bond.-Cartoons Magazine.
Ted-They're finding oil all over the
country.
Ned-Don't you believe it. I bought
stock in a dozen companies and not
one OF them has struck oil yet.-Life.
She-I trust. Jack, dear, that our
marriage will not be against your
fathers will.
Helm sure / hope not; It would
be mighty hard for US If he should
change it--Stray Stories.
Neverwed-What tiny little woman
your wife is.
Justwed-She's just that But. then.
apartment rents are SO high i can't
afford house room for anything
larger than a gnome.-Knoxville SEN
tinel.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Champion Mermaid. TO Wed.

Philadelphia, June 2S-AIiss Olga
Dorfner. Of this city. holder OF sew
eral worlds swimming champion
ships, today confirmed the report she
is to be married to H. T. Schoenhut.
local toy manufacturer. The date for
the wedding has not been set.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
The First Umbrella.

N We think think thoughts Wise sure that
Sometimes feel feelings And thoughts feelings
two different things deations and emotional
And science has
hospital his hair He told everybody met have
had my umbrella washed"
This doesn't puzzle all Mans first the bonv
and the hairy covering of his
Every is something of caveman, when he gets
haircut he has his caveman's umbrella trimmed
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
New York Hotel Arrivals.

New York, June 29.-Washingtonian
registered here are: Aberdeen. p. E.
Benfield; Continental, ]. ]. Deving
j. Donlin; Broadway Central, J..
Hood: Broztell. p. D. p. Manning;
Breslin. c. A. Murphy; Grand. ]. s.
Hall.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Ring the Bells on Liberty Day.

Gggeson ] to the ECTrtb 9 9gy committee from that dyed
and Lets transform every church bell and other bell small
morning morn OF the glorious Fourth Let all of them toll the
elapsed
document the Declaration of independence now given
proaoer significance by the auocracy
Let the begin
realization Of the full meaning OF Such demonrs
uon not only would be popular but
his time OF world following the
cities and - ~ 10y
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
The Washington HeraIGs Poet
Pro.
By EDMUND VANCE cooI
Today Rhymes on

By EDMUND VANCE COOKE.
In Paris found pro-German or two,
In Milwaukee, bunch of pro-Drys
In Warsaw, met decided pro-Jew,
And in Prussia, found pro-Allies
i found pro- Hungarians living in Prague,
And found vegetarans sometimes pro-hog
In Constantinople found pro-Greek
And Kurd who was strong pro-Armenan;
On Riverside Drive found pro-Boishevik
And IN Belfast found pro-Fenian.
In the Soviet government, what did see
But mid-mannered man who was pro- Bourgeoisie,
In Los Angeles County, L found pro-Jap,
In Stratford. staunch pro-Baconian
But all the world over, harried the map
And found just one pro-Burlesonian;
And he was a chap of original kidney
Whose hrst name was Albert and second name Sidney
4 s.-,a 30 Copyright. IoIo.) -
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
Round the Town S$ Si$sssfREEs SissfE#s SAEH

The dark days of July are near;
No more whisky, no more beer;
But hero "bootleggers" are here,
Thirsty mortals to save and cheer
z. G. M.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline. but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29

Aiice-And 80 refused him on the
ground that I am too young to. marry.
Marie-Oh, you clever girl, Who
else would have thought OF that ex-
cuse from you?-Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1919-06-29

Mr.. Ghout-Ali my money cannot
give me health. doctor, Doctor-No.
perhaps not; but II gives your physl-
script.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-17
PLANS TO MOVE
BIG WHEAT CROP

Chicago. Oct. 76-Walker . hines
director general Of Railroads. today
conferred With the heads Of western
railroaGs and officials Of the United
States Grain Corporation Pians
were discussed for the movement OF
the large wheat crop.
Mr. Hines announced that wheat
would have ID be handled as erner-
gency freight and given preference
over other traffic until norma COZ
dirions are restored
Before leaving for Duluth MINI
Mr. Hines discussed the govern
rren-'s plans for returning the rail-
roads I'd their owners, December il
There has been no Qualification
Whatever Of the Presidents al
nouncement. made ID his message TO
Congress last May. that the rail-
roads VIII be handed back 20 their
owners al the end OF this calendar
wear" he said The railroad admin
istration is making all rs plans 10
tins effect with a view Of making
the transfer back To private man
agemenr at that date with the least
possible disturbance Of the puniic
service. To this end we are COOP
Grating actively IN every practicable
way with the representatives on ne
railroads"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-17
COAL SCHOONER
FAST ON LEDGE IN
PENOBSCOT BAY

Bangor. Me, Oct. 1.-THE three
nasred schooner Anne B. Michel,
Captain Thomas. owned II New
London. 400 tons gross. laden with
soft coal for the Eastern ManE1ac-
turing Co, South Brewer, from
South Anboy, is ashore on Steele :
ledge, Pennhscor bay. half nile be-
low Fort Point on the opposite shore.
Bangor tugs nave failed To get the
vessed OF the ledge as The schooner
is badly strained On deck Snow d
Co. Of Racklan6 viii try To lighter
cargo and salvage the vessel which
is valued az Sc, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-17
American Express
Drivers in New York
Vote to STAY Out

View York. Oci. 1G-Striking mem bers
of the International brotherhood q
Team~ers ChauHaurs anu Helpers
most Of whom ara emninues of the
American Railway Express Co. vULec
IL remain on strike after a session al
lended by $50. Other tsar1stsrs engag-
ed n Transporting milk in the CITY, met
elsewhere and decided - accepr an IN
c. ease Of g and IS week offered by
the milk companies. instead of the 81
weekly increase demanded by the men
Only one negative vote was recorded
Al the express drivers meeting
Kisses greeted every mention Of d.
rector General Hines Of the railroad
administration. John r Moffert- spe-
cial representative Of Mr.. Hines VINO
came here from Washington. wa
greeted by catcalis when he read a tel
egran from the director genera which
declared no recognition would ne give
The strikers unless they returned 70
work.
Artempt1 by lDngshorernen Of xoreig1
birth and said TO be affiliated with the
Industrial Workers Of the World 10 pre-
vent wharf workers from returning tn
work II nrpllance with orders issue :
by their -ocal unions resulted n dis
turhances IN various parts NJ the port
uf New York tp6ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-17
l. 5. Member Net Needed
At First Meeting League

Article five Of the covenant pro
vldes That decisions of the council
snail require the agreement Of al
Of the mem bers Of the league repre-
scented al the meeting and Il is held
here that this does not specifically
require the attendance of an Amer
can member Id legalIzs such deci-
sions.
No less than fifteen comm ssions
created by the peace treaty appear
Id require American partici pa ton
and certain pleblscites confirming
Little 20 various disputed territories
Hlso are ID be conducted under d
Joint interest control The present
NEW Of the uffcIals here. however,
Is that representatives OF Great Brit
aln. France. Italy, and possibly ia
pan, whose ratification Of the treaty
is expected caly. will function n
these matters without any Challenge
Of the Legality Of the proceedings on
account of the absence of the Amer
lean representatives
Plans fnr the inaugratlon Of the
league were discussed by Colonel Z.
NJ. House. during his recent stay II
England and ne is understood 70
(CertInuec on Pare Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-17

Washington. Oct. 16-RecoEnI-lOn
Of the right Of collective bargaining
came 70 The floor Of The National In
dusrria. conference today, and was
debated for three hours. but a vote
was impossible as the conference hac
10 adjourn al 80 clock under The
resolution back 10 The committee Of
fifteen. the labor delega non would
Withdraw
The collective bargaining resolution
providing for an endorsement Of the
-ign. Of wage eH-ners tn negotiate
with employers through representa-
1Ives Of their Cwn choosing" was re-
ported 70 the conference. when II met
TINS afternoon, with The approval Of
all IF the public and labor delegates
n the committee. but opposed by the
Representatives, Of capT1Ai.
Recognizing the likelihood Of dis
solution Of the conference unless an
agreement be reached On the issue Of
collective bargaining, members Of
the public group directed eloquent
appeals u the employers II an eff
fort 70 VIII them over TO the resolu-
rion. Lending IN TINS effort was John
7. Rockefeaer, Jr., representative Of
one or ne nation greatest industrial
OrgauiZa lions. who pleaded for a
new spirit" N industry with uni
ve-saI recognition Of the right Of
representation" by workers, VINO, ne
added. really sought not higher
wages but as recognition as men
hat JOY can there De N LIE.
what interest can q man take n his
work, what enthusiasm can be be
expected 70 develop N behalf Of his
employer when ne L. regarded as a
number on q payroll II cog in
wheel. q mere hand" he asked
Who would not earnestly seek tO
gain recognition Of MS manhood and
the -ignt 70 be heard and treated as
a human being and not as q ma
chine 80
Mr.. Rockefeller was joined by Il
Z EndIcotte. a shoe mauuea crurer
and member Of the public group,
who spoke. ne SID, as "-one Of the
largest employers IN the country. and
the largest employer of labor in It's
Inc II the world"
Adding TO support gwen the resol1-
lion were Gaven McNab Of San
Francisco; Paul I. Feis Of Clevelans' 4:
John Spargo Of New York: and Cha
les Edward Russell of New York 81
member Of the public group Judge
z. II. Gary, chairman Of the Cnita5
States Steel Corporation another
member Of the group was absent
Continued on Page -Coi. g.
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Pittsburg Steel
Strikers Seek
Free Speech

Pittsburgh. Pa, Oct 16-Labor
leaders conducting the steel workers
strike IN the Ptrrsburg district con-
tiuued their preparations today 10
make a legal attack against local and
county On the question Of free speech
and free Assem- blaze which the sI-ik-
ers aIlege have been denied them.
Papers IN the contemplated court
proceedings have been prepared ana
II is expected InJunctlons against
officials II Pittsburgh and Allegheny
county and II some Of the cities and
boroIghs IF The county viii De
sought 10 restrain them from inter-
ferinE the meetings Of local unions
and labor mass meetings Apphca-
lions for inluncrions, Il was said,
might be made both II the county
and feaeral courts.
Major z. Y. Babcock TO-DAY issued
a sIatsmeut II reply ID a warning
sent HIM yesterday by counsel Of
the strikers that Legal action would
be taken 4 there was any further IN
.aw4ul Interference with union meet
tngs The mayor said:
That al NAV clearly understand
my position II the controversy raised
by Attorney " 3. Rubin, represent
ing among others, John FirZpa TICK.
Chicago, H.. chairman. and william
z, Foster, secretary treasurer 0f the
national committee for organizing
steel workers. over holding meetings
IN the city Of PirLspurg, I desire 70
say that / deem il for the best inter-
esrs Of the CRY that no meetings De
held II the strike zones. ! have given
orders to that effect
Peace and order IN the CITY uust
pc maintained. The fac. tnat Nj
Foster is contin uRlly N the CITY ano
has the reputation Of starting trouble
IN other places. causes me 70 plan 10
be ultra safe and conservative n The
interest Of the city of Pittsburgh
and al the people inside Of It's cnn-
fines. There IS no objection whatever
10 public meetings outside Of The
strike zone IN the city limits"
The mayor said the police depart
menL Is maintaining order with 4
firm hand but not with a rough
Or tnhumAn hand"
The general situation IS excellent
said Secretary Foster tonight with
prospects Of gains IN small conmEr1-
ties Id which We have been unable TO
give more attention heretofore. Only
the successful outcome Of the legal
proceedings under way to secure free
speech Is necessary 10 close up the
places II the tmmetiate vicinity OF
Pittsburgh which are now crippled
to less degree than mills elsewhere
The Carnegie Co. announced to-day
thar 100 70 400 men are daily seeking
work in its MonDugahaIa valley
plants and that about half OF them
are old employees.
Union leaders here today arnounc-
ed there viii be conferences at
Youngstown tomorrow al which ef-
forts will be made 10 bring about q
settlement with the Sr-uthers Fur
mace c.