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PLAIN VAST U.S. ARMY V v **+~s " April poatoffice receipts show 110 per cent gain over last year, bank clear ings 73 per cent. What has become oi the old-fashioned Vavoaia pessimist? < r -----..----'«"--' ■---■--■■.. — ir _ mr „-,,-,,, JU^A COPY. 25c A MOJ^TH IN CITY. VOL. XV. NO. 109. RETURNS FROM MR, BELIEVING IN HELL AS SHIN GOD" By Idah MeG-lone Gibson Author of "Confessions of a Wife," Who Has Just ltelnrnetl from a 1VI|» U> liuiop,, Where She Went to Study Uie Work of the American Ked Cross for The Time«. (Copyright, 1018.) I have Just returned from Prance, where I have been "Everywhere with the American Red Cross"—and to inspect the activities of the Hed Cross "'over there," means seeing war in a 1 its impressive horror, for just now the American lied Cross is binding up the crimson wound of the whole warring world. My first vivid impression of war I received just before 1 let* America. I met one afternoon Capt. Latham of the Connaught Rang ers, which was one of the little army of "contemptililes'' sent by England to France in 11 days after war was declared between England and Germany. Only Five Left These men are perhaps proud er of the medal commemorating that glorious "run away" to the Warne, where the Germans lost the war—altho it has not seem ed yot to have penetrated their thick skulls—than they are of their Victoria Crosses. This young Irish captain has been wounded five times and gassed once, and Is one of only five left of the original quota of his regiment. He was and i.s still over here on recruiting duty, but he told me that he was going hack Tery soon to Join his regiment —the regiment of which he does not know a man, the oth er four survivors of the origi nal quota being so disabled that cannot return. His Story Later His Btory—and it is most In teresting—l am going to tell later, but I have just said this much to try and make one of WORKER TO TOURYARDS (I'altrd Prcaa Leaned Win.) PORTLAND, Or., May 3.—He's Just a straw boss among the ship builders and his hands are knotted by hard labor of many years, hut he is going to New York as a puli lic speaker for the government to spread fhe war spirit. J. K. Johnson, If, is the man. He has been foreman in a ship building plant hore. His energy and ability in inspir ing Ills men to the'.r greatest ef forts in shipbuilding attracted the governninet's notice. Johnson received word from the national service settilon of tns shipping board today ot report at once in New York. He will leave Saturday. Johnson will go from ehipyanl to shipyard on the A.'.- Uimiic coast preaching "beat the Hon." "I'm a little scared," lie told the United Press today. "I'm going pretty far from home. I'll preach co-operation and concentration ami I'll work in my overalls just as I do here." The shipbuilders here consider Johnson a real ora tor. BRINGS DOWN HUN PLANE il'illnl I'tvhh l.<-nar<l Wire.) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May 3. —Jimmy Meisaner of Brooklyn brought down a German airplane in the sector northwest of Toul thU noon, while scouting and suar»'. ing French observers. Mrissner spotted the enemy plane, an Albatross, below him at an altitude of abotu 8,000 feet. He dived, firing 200 rounds. The German started for home,' but liin plane was smashed and fell in flumes behind the German lines. Diving at the fallng place to complete his work, Meissnei struck the Albatross, cutting its top wing to shreds. Pershing Picks New Staff Head (rnltvd P»*«« Irmtci Wire.) WIT HTHE AMERICAN ARMY IN IiORRAINE, May 3.—Major Gen. McAndrew has been ap pointed chief of staff of the "jnerlcan «rp*ditionary force, Wvlng Brig. 0«D. Harboard, I I™l * «wn*nd in ' * the tilings be said as vivid to those who read this as it was to me. 1 had told him what I ex pected to see over there, and we had some way strayed to a discussion of the great spirit ual awakening war hringa to almost every soldier. Makes a Forecast "I don't care what your re ligion is, Mrs. Gibson," he at last said earnestly, "1 don't care whether you are Protest ant, Catholic, or Jew, but 1 do know this, if you go over there and you see whnt you will see witli (he Red Cross as your guide and friend, you will come back believing in Oort — RELIEVING IN OOD, AS SI'HK AS HELL" And that is one tiling I Icjiiii.il niosi thoroly wlii-ii 1 iiiiiii' in " -nni-iM I uilli French, Kngltali, Anvrl <nii •.ulilii-i's who hud lio-n In the trenolK I*—that tl»ey believed in «;<«l. whatever limy li;i\<- been their be lief iH-flMl". The Men Do Believe Perhaps not in the thoroly orthodox way that we have been taught to believe is the way to everlasting life. But they rertalnly have a flood enough faith to fight by and die with I felt as I talked with those who had faced death in the trenches that they had faced God. And most soldiers are a curs- Ing lot. Words that have nev er been thought of by men in time of peace rise to the aur face when those men speak of (Continued on Page Two.) OFFICER IS DECORATED fl'nltfi] rrni t ra.rfl Wlr«.) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN LORRAINE, May 2—Lieut. William, D. Meyering has been awarded the distinguished flervii c cross by the coniraander-in-chlef. The citation reads: "Lieut. Meyering commanded a platoon which was attacked the morning of April ti. He took of fensive measures before and dur ing the attack, which resulted in the defeat of the enemy. "He handled his men well un der fire until seriously wounded. Forced to attend to his wound, he refused assistance and walked thru the enemy barruge to the dressing station. He objected to going to the rear until he knew the outcome of the attack. "His brave example Inspired liis niPii to drive off the enemy, who failed to reach our trenches. Meytring lost his right hand." U. S. BALLOON IS EXPLODED llDllr.l Pr«M I.»■•■<! Wire.) OMAHA, May 3.—Two Kort Omaha balloon students were kill ed, 18 seriously injured, two probably fatally and 25 others slightly burned when a big 3.'.,000 cable foot sausage exploded in Its hangar laßt night. The dead are believed to be Pri vates John E. Davis and Vincent 1/ Beall. The two men were burned and charred beyond rec ognition. Altho Col. Mersey's official statement said the explosion prob ably was caused by static elec tricity from the balloon's silken nidi's rubbing together, it is gen erally reported by witnesses that there were two explosions, start ed when gas was being transfer red from a nurse balloon to the sausage in the hangar. Two Industries Are Expanding The Sperry Flour Co. Friday obtained a 'building permit to erect a $l k .00 concrete grain elevator on the Taooma water front. The building will be 184 by 68 feet, and 147 feet high. A permit,also was obtained by the TaconuS Shipbuilding Co. to build a warehouse and machine en* " *nnection with the plant ■ l|l|( l»000. Wort on the I lUV been started. The Tacoma Times Nail This Hun Yarn The latest and crazi est Hun yam is that a ))\g steel ship under con st ruction in Seattle tip ped over and killed 60 workers. In Seattle they prob ably whisper to you that it happened in Ta coma. Other pro-Germans or suckers are saying "I understand they are carrying five or six corpses out of the Todd yards every day." Chief of Police Smith may be reached by tele phoning Main 117. Will you call him and give him tlie name and address of tlie next per son who tries to make you believe any of theso preposterous propagan da lies'? NEW DRIVE SOON WILL COMMENCE By Win. Phillip Simms Vnlte<l Press Staff (orrrspondent. WITH THE HRITISH AHMIKd IN FLANDERS, M*y 3.—There is ■i ll g, blgr concentration of men and guns opposite the Franco- Brilisli line* and a terrific new outburst is liable at any time. I linden burn is playing 'possu'.u until his armies are refreshed —- then he will be ready to strike again with all his power. T'nder he bluest May pky, Mars has put the lid on Armageddon. Thruout yesterday and last night, while the infantry rested, the guns muttered only spaamodi cally. The British destroyed a post In the Lys area and the Canadians conducted a raid near Lens, oap turinc: seven CJernians and threw machine guns. The present inactivity reminds one of the mid w inter lull during the days of static warfare. It is common talk among the ordinary German soldiers, how ever, that conditions at home ne cessitate some sort of a decision. IMPORTANT HILL TAKEN BY FRENCH (Halted rrrmm l.ra.rd Wire.) PARIS. May 3—The capture of an important hill and wood in the Amiens region was reported by ihe French war office today. "Between Hailles and Castell we captured Hill 82," the oonnii >- nlqiifl said. Castell is a mile sonth of Ililles where American troops are fight ing on the west bank of the Avre. "On the edge of the Avre we captured a wood, with 100 pris oners, including four officers. "Our patrons brought back pris oners in the Woevre and Lorraine regions." HAIG'S MEN HAVE BEST OF BRUSHES (Ualtrd I'rtu Lmml Wln>.) IX)NDON\ May 3.— Raids and local flighting in which the Brit ish had the advantage, together with mutual cannonading, was re ported by Field Marshal Haig to day. The German war office an nounced the occupation of Sebas toiiiil, principal city of the Cri mean peninsula, In Russia, with out opposition. Regarding the weet front, Ber lin said "The situation is im Iclianged." BIG NEW SUB USED BY HUN (I M<r* Preu Vemmt* Wire.) LONDON, May B.—A new tub marine cruiser has been launched by th<> Germans, according to re ports received here. The new U-boata are driven on the surface by steam engines with telescopic funnel*, wJilch are draw In when submerged. Ttfcy are armed with 1.9-Inch cnntcwhiofi throw a shell weigh ing {impounds. Sefbral «f these super-sufcma rlneAklresdr hvn been sunk. THE ONLY INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER IN TACOMA, PLANS FOR CITY JOBS TO STICK Assignments of <ii> nm ■■•■-—.iti|i< i vii,| (> when Uie ntnv city officials take of fice and net down to busi ness will follow the pro-elec- tion plwiis. This was made certain Friday following a long conference be tween Mayor-elect Kiddell and Commissioners-elect Shoemaker; and Harrison held Thursday. Shoemaker will become com-' mis inner of finance; Harrison,l commissioner of puhlic works, and tironen will keep his present office of commissioner of light aud water. 11. K. Harmon will remain as 1 city attorney. The conference was entirely, harmonious Iliruout. There was not a dissenting voice In any question that, was brought up for discussion, and the new of ficials determined to work to gether unanimously for the best 1 development of the city. On the question of tatter street <'ar service, it is the m.-iiiiiiM-iit of the new oHiciaJs. a* well hn of City Attorney IT. I 11.11111c.i1. tllllt llHMl should be an immediate allow-down l»'i«iM n the city and the T. l{. A |». CV>., to determine just wliere Hie eom|«uiy stands nnd to find out exactly what Ik neceH sary to In-ing altout better transportation fHrilities in flic city. It was the unanimous opinion of the new commissioners that ! the company is by no mean? get-1 tin* tlio bent service out of thej equipment it already hum. For it starter, one plan is for the city! to show the company jnirt where the service is fulling down and ■where it can be improved, and demand that such improvement be made. City Attorney Harmon has] been buy recently owrking out; other plans for the Improvement' of the service. Just what is con- [ templated has not been an-' nounced. One thins is certain, | that the city must meet with representatives of the car com pany for a ihoro reckoning. It is certain, too, that the plun suggested in Seattle, of submitting to the voters the question of relieving tin- car company of certain f ranch in* obligations such as Uie grosn earnings tax, paving street* and Maintaining bridged, will not be adopted in Ta ronui. The new commissioners, It is understood, feol that such an election would !><■ a waste of money, as the voters of the city would go solid against such a proposition. The hearing l>efore the public service commission of action brought by the Tacoma Commer cial rhih to compel better service has been postponed from May 20 to May 27 on the request of Ix>uis Bean, manager for the T. R. & P. Co., who is in the east. Little will be gained by the hearing, It is believed The su preme court, in its recent deci sion, has deprived the commis sion of th« power of making any orders relieving the street car company. An I'ntln- reorganization of the health department in on the program when Minor IlidilHl and his colleague*) take office. While Dr. Layton probably will be retained, the department ■will be rebuilt from the bottom up. It was felt the department under Mayor Fawcett has been greatly lacking In system, and in ability to strictly enforce the health ordinances. Dr. Layton was considered the right ma nTor the work if given the proper authority, and he al ready has outlined a thorn system which he intends to be built up. MILLIONS FOR RAIL WORKERS (Halted I'rr.n I.<•».«•<! Wire.) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 3. —Recommending millions in wage Increases for the men who man America's railroad system, the railway wage adjustment board hae completed it* report to Di rector General MoAdoo. The recommendations will be taken directly to McAdoo at White Sulphur Springs, Va., aaid are ex pected to be made public soon. Tiie wage board, headed by Secretary of the Interior l-ane, has been working for many weeks on the report, It is understood the board's re port means total Wags payments of approximately a quarter of a billion collars annually. The Lesson of Henry Hewitt Henry Hewitt, said to be Tacoma's richest man, is dead. This picturesque pioneer figure represented, in the nth degree, the idea that money was the be all and end all of human happiness. The American Dollar w;is Henry Hewitt's god. Ih* believed it was all-powerful, the great est thing in the world. He adored it and wor shiped it. A swollen bankbook in his-estima tion outweighed any spiritual possession. Jn this belief he was honest and .sincere. Ho, frankly voiced such sentiments in private con versation and in public utterance. He so ad vised young men. There was nothing hypocriti cal of double-faced in his attitude. This spirit of the almighty dollar which began to be so prevalent in this country in recent yean limply (fame to I focus in Henry Hewitt. A natural-born trader and saver and Invetter, he developed this philosophy to its logical-and lull fruition. Nor, perhaps, is he to be blamed for it. His surroundings, his opportunities, his training probably made it inevitable. Withal he was intensely human, interesting, and no doubt, to his intimates, lovable. Jn com menting thus on his passing, The Times has no desire to detract from the many public services he performed nor from the esteem in which his friends held him. We do desire, however, to point out that on April <i of last year the United States adopted a course which is carrying us forever away, further and further, from the viewpoint and ideals of Henry Hewitt. Money is not a god, and Ameri cans are all coming to see that it is only a useful tool of man. This country is engaged in the most folossally unselfish task that human history re cords And no longer has heart for the mere piling up of gild. Henry Hewitt is bound to stand out as a big figure in the annals of early-day Tacoma, but his philosophy would be strangely out of place in the newer age we are entering. TEUTONS AT HOME RAISING A RUMPUS By J. W. T. Mason United Prww War Kxucrt. Serious internal dififculties of the central powers voineide with the stoppage of yon Hindenburg's offensive on the west fmnt. Food, political and dynastic problems have b«en accumulating in Germany and Austria-Hungary while the world has had its at tention fixed on the military events in Picardy and Flanders. A sudden collapse of Teutonic resistance because of now do mestic riisps is no* to be expected, but there can be no doubt of the undermining effect on the morale (f the Huns. In both Austria-Hungary and Prussia, demands in the local par liaments for political reforms are reaching a disquieting Btage of in sistence. The vested interests have united against any extension of democ racy and are resolved to continue the struggle for their own privi leges, regardless of consequences. At the same time disorders as a result of food shortage are an nounced in Germany, while the Austrian-Hungarian .government has been forced to seize the pri vate food stores of the peasants to keep the cities from starvation. In Ukraine, heralded as a cer tain source of unlimited food supply for the central powers, the farmers are burning their crops rather than submit to the ruthless seizures ordered by the German military authorities. At Vienna 'the pro-Germans have begun a boycott of the Em peror Karl because he is showing a small spirit of independence and does not confes sto a belief In the omnipotence of the Hohen- Claims Girls' Club Has System to Get Officer-Husbands for Members (Special to The Times.) SPOKANE. May 3.—That there is aa organization of women in California for the purpose of find- Ing soldier husbands for the mem bers, who, after marriase, claim the allowance of the men and later desert their husbands, is the allegation made by Lieut. Har old N. Walker In his complaint for a divorce from Helen A. Walker, tiled in the superior court. Liebt. Walker, who is now sta tioned at Fort Wordeo, is - the son of Charles B. Walkor, of 3po- zollerns. The young emperor's position would be precarious if Germany were to win the war and could dictate terms of peace. That these accumulation'; of distress and discord are causing uncasines sto the Teutonic lead ers is apparent from the recent utterance of Chancellor \on Itert- Hng, deploring a too arrogant pol icy of reaction by the Prussian Junkers. These sources of unrest may not by themselves cause a revolt, but they may well contrihute to that purpose once the allies begin winning military victories against llindenbiirg. In that possibility cen'ers the chief Interest of the present do mestic troubles of the central em pires. POT BOILS IN DUAL EMPIRE <l nllrrt l-rr.a 1.r..r,| «| r r.) ZURICH. May 3.—The Austro- Hungarian situation is "serious, it is stated in dispatches received here today. M. Karole haR gone to Vienna to organize the workers and oth ers against Baron Burian and Count Tisza. The German nationals are de manding that Premier yon Seydler be retired. today's oyuauMsi Clearings * 603,20i.1S Balances •7,512.17 Transactions 1,831.717.12 kane. He enlisted in the service several months ago. He charges In the complaint that since marrying Helen Walker In Seattle, in December last year, ■he has often told him "what a wise stunt she had pulled" In get ting a first lieutenant for a hus band, and that there was an or ganization In Ban Francisco which specialised in setting officers aa husbands for 1U members. He also charges tWar tola wife, at different times, became intoxi cated and boasted la her belief in "free lev*," I Home Edition TACOMA, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 3,1918. BILLIONS TO BE EXPENDED Baker Confers With Congress Over Colossal Program. ( lnilr.l Pwaa 1.r..i.i \Vlr«\) WASHINGTON, D. C, Ma.\ I.— America's fighting nun. on July I, will total j,::oo,oou mm— liOU.Ouo more than originally In developing this fact Ih-Coic iii'l lium !■ military committee to day, Secretary Baker, Owl Marcn ' an;d others revealed that ftpprost matt'ly 1,120,009 mpn are in the service now, indicating that -17*,- JOuo moro will h* called to ca'ii,' I between now and Jun<' HO. JbMllM'l great iii-nn ex pansion program is in nto lioii. The large*) single i|r»fl . .ill of the war—for ap|>i'o\iiiKitc l> J.n.iiOd men—trill l>< sijil "in li> I'rovo-t Marshal (•<n • ill Citiwtler ii.il.i>. A sfMH-ial mH for l-i,o(M» Hkilleil HMfeMtfM Mill lie if v||< -I tOllittlll. Mobtitutloa ordeiH for |,9M moro iirtisiins from every state i.> the union, were teleKrai>h«*<l tort a; . Assignment ol these WtlUUt* Bliowed Vanrouver harnictos, Wn,, | will gel in. The men will be used In t.ie 'medical, quartermaster, ordnaiic. ; signal a:id engineer corps. Meanwhile Secretary of War Maker, Chief of tSaff March and an array of army officers, ai>i>ear icd before the house military com in 111«•»■ today to explain details of ' Uio vast army appropriations kM- Imi for IU n«xt finral year. The first istimate up for con sideration was for tlie pay of t.i.' men. I'nder tlie original estimate, ■lightly more than $I,(too.ooo,U'JU was asked for this purpose, liut the newest estimate is nearly dou hlo this amount. The oriniiial figure was ba.-cd on two million men. indicating tn>> department is laying the founda tion for 4,000,000 under arms liy July 1, 1919, the end of the fis. .U year. Of the identic J1 0.000.000, --000 appropriation estimate compil ed, $l,i)00,(M)o,Ono is set aside for the rnMitermasU'r's corps and oi.l nance. More than a liillion w 11 go for huildiug railroads and Tor training eMBp facilities in Fran< v. Proposed aircraft production will call for approximately $1, --.".00,000. The war 'li-|>.n iin.iii luix <lis<li»M'il I lint it is planned to iin r« jisr I hi- pMMNM •'limp . ;' --imcity fully 4O p»T rent l»y ev tensions at tlir iht-hu ■■:■ --tioliul cu;iril .lll'l ll.ill<ill;il iirtuy .inii.■him. nis Natiunal KiiHi'ii tent (MM wl<l lip imiiii'diately reliuilt like tite cantonments. There are no plans now for more (antonments. Mem hers of UM committee to day i'ldicnted they are unaniuiou^ in Kiving the war dp|iartnient cv erythiiiK U asks and it is proliable tho Kreutest approiniation meas ure la America's history will before tho house late next week. lh-< n-^lll4 rlKiri;.-- lli.it tin aiixrafl |trn«O'iiiii lihil I■•-«-it an utl«r failurr to AMs, Ifaiktf <!<■< hii.-d, "Tliert" luvv«" N-^n NOinri niistMki's ami .IHa.» s. l>uf ttiey are not nearly so Imwl us renrewnted." While Baker wa« hofore t:.o liouse committep, Secretary Dan iels discussed the $ I ..:<><».>>ou n:. ' naval aiipropriation hill with a nub-committee of the xenate n.i val committee. Aberdeen Mill Employs Women (Rporlal to The Times) ABERDKEN, Wash, May 3.— The Atwrdeen Lumber £ Slhiikli- Mill Co. has stated that women will be employed in the planinic mill, dry shed and for loading mi-K, to make up for the defi ciency of men. Women of Htrong build who can do the work will be paid men's wages. GIRL MISSING Tacoma police Friday are searching for Lillian Ketchell, 18-year-old girl reported missing from the Waldorf hotel on Paciiic aye. Her mother, Mrs. Q. P. Ketchell, lives In Seattle. The report of the girl* disap pearance was made by W, H Silver, her l>rother-ln-law. Til IKK SOARED AWAY Mr*. Fred MeKeehan, 19i4 Yakima aye., reported to he police Friday that she had found a pair of snips on her back porch. She thinks they were left there by a thief who waa «oared Away. Troop Shipments In April Heavy; To Be Heavier Yet In May. (I .iir.l Vttmm immH Wlrr.) WASHINGTON, U. C, May 3. — May movements of American troops to till Mm Ra[iH abroad wi'l exceed tlie record of April, it wu stated officially today. Whlle the voluntary' censorsh.O in any extensive dealing in figures, it may be said that tiia April mark exceeded original promises by ft considerable imiu lier of thousands. Tlieso facts. following cliiscly ii|».n War Heerctary linker's rvvlnlions itf official pliiiis for army expansion, came uilli oilier inforin.itinn willed iiiCiins liixiinin troofHi ill Kurope sliouhl l»- wr]l along i <<>« .ml Ihe two million murk Ix'fore the year rn'K, if present s< htvlnlcs urt> niain- l.iin'ii or cYt<-n<lc<l. Added British tonnage for troop transport is already in the service* Brtctdlm of American with KritiKh and French forces makes it possible to carry virtually liv« times as many soldiers .is would be the case were the American divisional organization kepi intact and sent across with the necessary supplies. 213 SEATTLE I.W.W. JAILED <i nii<-,i i'.r« i.i-itx-.i wirr.) ■BATTLB, May 3 —Marking the kwtuiag of a giant cruaade that Is to wipe out completely every form of organized and unorganiz ed dlslovi.ltv to tho government that falls within It.- province, the Seattle police force rounded 213 members of the I. W. W. Uut night. They are. ueing held in the city Jail pending investigation by ttio federul authorities. Fifty patrolmen armed with 45 --70 caliber carbines under the per t-onal loud of Chief Warren la.-»t ni^ht made the arrests, wh'ch ar« the, Micatcst of its kind hi Baatttfc They Kurroundud the hall which wa« occupied by over 400 of a crowd of suspects. All who were unable to demon strate that they were nol loyal to the government, were held. Immediately following, polico lucks were clamped on the doors of tin- hull and an order issued by Chief Warren that It remain premane.ntly closed. (.1 ■••<■» i nt; •-. \\li:il liii-. liiTimir Of lll'' ..1.1 1 IHH>» -lilm-l. Ilinl ii s.il (<> riiurgm only 5 cents? Ami the o. f. b. b. t. v. i. r. o. 10c? Last call for Liberty bond)) of the third Issue! What ban Im.niii' of the okl-fusbioiMxl man «!>.< used to carry bis letUrs in biw h.il .' Dear Talko: A buck prlvat* from ("ani|> Lewis complains that iiis tiunkle lias lw>en cheated of his love liy a slacker at home who married the sweetheart of I lie ab sent hero. May 1 suggest an ,i mor atorium for the protection of soi« diers? STAG. "No slntp bait fin iw-liiml a linr of vi-nnt.as of lusher averagr ability titan liun Mlk- Nouri," Haiti Cliamp Clark. Maybe that's why he de clined. Belgium liad a scrap of paper. Holland 1m having a paper scrap. Hays Hip buly next door: "Hi' straight an' narrow is always wide enough I' ac commodate iJi" traffic." WEATHER FORECAST Heard from the lips of an optimistic teth er walking down Broadway In the rain with a baby under •ach arm: "Won't this be fine for the veg etable*?" Thais what they all say. Tonight And O»turAmw