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The Washington times., 1915-06-30
MILITIA READY TO
MOVE Toll STREET
Few Alterations Have To Be
Made to Future Home of
National Guard.

Practically the entire organization of
the District Militia. including headquar-
ters. will be moved from its present
quarters into the armory at i46 L street
northwest. 1t was announced today by
Brig. Gen. William E. Harvey.
Slight alterations to the interior Of
the building are now being made, and
II Is expected the work will be completed
and the militia occupying Its new quar-
ters by August l. it ws astated by the
general today. The only divisions Of the
militia which will remain outside the
new quarters are the First Field BattAl-
ion, the signal and hospital corps, locat-
ed on First street, and the First Separ-
ate Battalion (colored).
The future home of the militia is a
fye-story building and is said to be
admirably suited TO the uses of the or
ganization. 1t is excellently lighted and
heated and has approximately three
times as much space for drill purposes
as Is available in the present quarters
Also there will be ample locker accom-
modations which will be another decided
improvement over present conditions,
where the men are crowded because OF
inadequate locker space.
"By assembling the various branches
of our organization in one buildin, I fe eel
sure that we will increase its efficiency
and enable us to accomplish more" said
the general today. In addition to this
we will be able to make a considera BILE
saving in our annual rentals"
The Washington times., 1915-06-30
Great Aero America Lost
By British in North Sea

LONDON, June 30.-The great aero
plane America, in which Squadron Com
rnander Porte, of the British navy, In
tended to fly across the Atlantic. has
been lost in the North Sea. Her place
will be taken by larger machines, COM
ing from the Curtiss plant at Ham,
mondsport.
The loss Of the America occurred
several weeks ago. but has Just become
known here. The new machines from
the Curtiss factories are said to be
among the largest aeroplanes ever
built. They will be particularly valua-
BILE for air raids. having a great carry
ing capacity.
The Washington times., 1915-06-30
Retail Grocers Spending
Day At Chesapeake Beach

Members Of the Retail Grocers' Pro
tecuve Association left Washington this
afternoon for Chesapeake Beach, where
they will observe "Grocers' Day" the
annual outing of the organization.
Something has been planned for the
entertainment of the excursionists every
minute OF their stay at the beach. A
musical program, athletics events and
aquatic stunts find places on the pro-
gram.
The committee In charge Is composed
sparrow. G. e. Bohannon. H. c. Rober-
son, J. F. Schneider. J. II. Goodrich.
H. s. Haight. and Perry p. Patrick.
The Washington times., 1915-06-30

school year closed without a deficit OF
any Kind. The total appropriation. in
cluding the special appropriations, was
more than s3,G000O0.
Playground Directors.
Appointments by the board for play
ground directors have been ordered as
follows:
WHITE SCHOOLS.
Athur-Mrs. Mary Gleason and Mar
garet Whltzell. 8. ]. Bowen-Mildred
Clarke and Rose Carroll. Bryan-Marie
Thomas Cleyeland-Cecil Norton and
Edna Carr Henry-Mary Lackey, Eva
Baker. and Katherine Foilin. Jefferson
Mrs. M. Pearce Smith. Victor Meyers,
Alice Coughlin. and Mrs, Eva Weston.
Smith. Ludiow-Ethei Day and Emma
Marshall. Monroe-Harriet Snow and
Irene Meyers. Morgan-Margaret Follin,
Ethel Keats. and Annie scammelL
Wallach--Oliver Wright, May Raftery,
smallwood and Alice Rogers. Chevy
Chase-Louise Fitzgerald.
COLORBD SCHOOLS.
Mas uder-G. Smith wormley and
Margaret Ferguson. Phillips-C. c.
Bannister and Martha Henson. Gid
dings--E. A. Clarke and Enola Nc
Daniel Langston-Ruth Piper and Va
lerie Chase. Birney-Alice Williams.
designations were accepted as follows
Miss K M. PEBBLES, teacher second
grade, Sumner School; ]. II. johnson.
teacher second grade. Sumner School
Miss Eula Mayer. kindergarten assist
ant, Mott School.
Appointments made were:
Miss B. E. Scott. teacher second grade,
Lovejoy School; w. L. Savoy, teacher
second grade. Sumner School; Miss Mar
celline Kenney. kindergarten assistant,
Mott. School
The Washington times., 1915-06-30

tended the meeting when he s5yocated
the publication weekly OF a Seventh
street newspaper.
Another meeting OF the association
was set for two weeks from today, at
which time tn epublicity committee,
which will meet next Friday morning,
will make It's report as to the methods
to be followed in bringing trade to
Seventh street
The appointment OF committee of
seven members to act as a committee
on ways and means was authorized by
the meeting.
The Washington times., 1915-06-30

4 school year closed without a deficit of
any kind. The total appropriation, in
Guiding the special appropriations, was
| more than s3,C00,0O0
The Washington times., 1915-06-30
School Workmen to Map
Out Summer Schedule

By direction OF Superintendent Of
schools Ernest L. Thurston, Hugh s.
Mcoueeney has called a meeting Of the
engineers, assistant engineers, janitors
laoorers and caretakers of the public
schools at Mckinley Manual Training
School this evening at 1880 o'clock
OF work during the summer vacation
in the schools and to discuss arrange
ments for leaves OF absence
The Washington times., 1915-06-30
X. of 6. to Go to Beach.

The sixteenth anniversary of Poto-
mac Council. Knights OF Columbus,
will be observed tomorrow at Chesa-
peake Beach. Handsome prizes will
letic events. Guests from Annapolis
and Baltimore will participate.
The Washington times., 1915-06-30
100000 Men in Chicago
To Lose Jobs Tomorrow

CHICAGO. June ao.-One of the great
est industrial wars the country has
known will be on tomorrow noon, when
24s plants engaged in the output Of
building material will shut down to
bring Chicago's striking carpenters to
terms.
More than 10000 men. it is estimated,
will be thrown out of work These
workers include mill men, building
workmen. teamsters, and allied workers.
The Washington times., 1915-06-30
Moose Give Stag PARTY.

The Loyal Order of Moose, Columbia
Lodge. No. 1885, entertained more thar
400 guests last night at a stag party
held in the lodge hall Seventh and d
streets northwest. The entertainer
were NJ. T. Pines, William L. Fitz-
gerald. Joe II. Martin. NJ. Black
Arthur B. White. J. p. Rond. L. Cos
grove and DR.. w. s. Whitman.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
Honest Abe.

AbraIIan Lincoln was the 18th presi- dent of the United States. He was born near Hodgensviue, Ky. Feb. F, 1899. His father was a poor farmer Vho in 1S15 moved from Kentucky to Indiana.
 Lincoln's entire schooling did not exceed one year. He worked at the se7erest agricultural labor.
 lie lived with his family in Indiana until 1880, when he moved to, Illinois, where with another man he used to split 300 rails a day. which gave him tLe name of the Railsplitter.
 IT 1884 he Was elected to the Illinois legislature At this time he lived by surveying land, wore patched home spun clothes and spent his leisure hours in studying law
 He was installed in the presidential chair March 1, 1861. As a military measure, he proclaimed Jan. 1, 1865, the freedom of all slaves in the rebel states.
 The var was mostly brought to 9 close in April. 1865, through his eff forts. On the 14th of the same month he was shot by an assassin and died the next day. His character included a strong sense of duty and great firm ness.
 ARTHUR L. IINNE. Age r. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
Abraham Lincoln Postmaster.

Abraham Lincoln as We know was once postmaster of New Salem, III. This occupation did not interfere with his other work as he split nails, hood corn, plowed the soil and had ample time 10 accomplish his responsibilities as postmaster.
 When he received the mail he put 1t into his hat when he went to work and gave the people their mail when ever he met them. It grew to be q general joke about the town that Lin coin carried the Post Office of New Salem OH his head
 Whenever anyone met him and they had a letter tO mail they gave it to him. He took off his hat and put the letter in and went his way.
 He did not keep this employment very long and the postmastership was changed. Lincoln still had in his pos sion some money which belonged to the government, but no one called for
 One day several months after some one lgapped at his door. He opened il and the man who was there said:
 T have come to 3ollect the money still due for the New Salem post of flee"
 One of Lincoln's friends who hap pensd to De there offered to lend him the money. but Lincoln refused. He opened au old wooden chest and toCk out au old blue stocking with a few coins in it.
 He told the man to count the money. He did so and found it to be the same amount that was wanted.
 LincoIn's friends were astonisIled but though he had been very much in need of it he had kept it.
 never take that which does not belong to me. said Lincoln.
 PAUL C. MAURICE. Age r.
 Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
Wa ashinqten.

For a great many years after Co lunbuS discovered America. different parts of the country belonged to Eng land, France and Spain. From time to time little companies came from these countries to settle here and to make homes in the New World.
 Each company or colony was still were thirteen of these colonies which belonged to England. After a while the king Of England was very unjust to them and oppressed them in many ways. He imposed taxes which were unjust and which the people would not pay. It was not so much Inc money as the fact of being taxed Un- justly. They would not pay taxes on tea so they would drink no tea
 worse and it was plain to everyone that the Americans would have to fight for their rights.
 At first they did not expect nor wish to be independent, but they would not submit to unjust treatment. Then cer- tain men from each colony met to 1 talk things over and to see what was to be done. They must have a leader i for the army. one whom the people enough. strong enough and wise enough to do this work for his coun- try? Yes. there was one. George Wash inGton of Virginia. Upon him the people could depend.
 The boys and girls of America can never be untrue to their country while they love and honor the splendid story of George Washington. First in war. first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrynen.@
 FRANCIS O'CONNELL, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
E Loaf of Bread,

When l was a tiny grain l had many other friends ill the wheat field. We had nlucn fun together growing up larger and taller. But I wish that l had never grown tall, because now have passed through many troubles.
 When we had grown to be large enough we were cut and tied lip in piles. The next day we were loaded on a wagon very loosely and some of my friends were dragging on the wheels. This made me feel bad for my friends, but I had all l could do to control myself.
 We were carried to the barn, where We were Jbrashed and put in a bag. My travels to the mill are never to be forgotten While we were travelling to the mill we were topsy turVy half the time. When we reached the mill we were put into the machine and ground. After we were ground we were put into Q baE and taken home.
 Then we became acquainted with the baker who mixed us and q few other things together. Then We were put into the oven to bake. We were not taken out until we were of q golden brown.
 Oh, how I fonged to be back in the green wheat fields,
 I hope all the Wide AwaIzes are welt As for me, l am not feeling very well.
 MABEL PRUE. Age 12.
 EGslevilie.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
Georae Washinaten.

George Washington was born in Nlr- siria on Feb. 22. He liked to play out Of doors. He could run faster, jump higher and throw 9 stone farther than any other boy. He went to little school where he learned to read and write.
 The schoolboys liked to play soldier, and they always chose George Wash inSton for their leader.
 They would pretend to fight battle. George Washington. would wave his wooden sword and shout Come on, boys." and they would all rush into battle WiJh a wild hurrah.
 When ne grew older his brother taught him to shoot. George would often go to the woods and bring home wild turkeys, rabbits and geese for dinner.
 When he was a man he leaIaedeto be a surveyor. He used to go off into the woods among the Indians to make sur veys for q friend. At night he slept in a tent or on a bearskin beside the fire which he used for cooking his food.
 He worked very hard for three years and at last he was 8 gTown-up man. He was tall and strong. He could ride the fiercest kind of q horse. He shot so well that he rarely missed the thing at which he aimed. He was not afraid Of anything.
 JOHN WISNESkIE, Age II.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
POETRY.
Small Oressnaksr.

 (Dsdicatsa to the Dolly Dresser Guild) Mamma, want 5 needle and nice lossS piece Of thread, T-ls-'e's nc finn sewing with a pin, l, has too big head want 10 learn to hem and stitc.l, just as you're doing now. want to put the gathers i.l, la4TlIna; please show me how! want a pair of scissors, too. oh. dear. My needles dropped! Please move your chair 8 little bit know just where it popped. Oh. here It Is! Ny thread is gone; Fl take some off tine spool. Look. 1 can reach it all myself by standing on the stool Oh, dear! t's very funny, but this needle shuts it's eye, And will not let the thread go through, although : try and try! VIII you, mamma? It won't take lcug. but threading's hard, you see; Pm sure you think I'm sewing well little girl like me. want to make this t!ress; myself, as dolly's mother should Please let rEIe work on your machine, rnan1nz;l know I could. V here Is niy tl1.-nole? Oh, dear mel : really can't ;3eSia. What shall do? I'm sure it's hid 3 quite close but out Of sight. Mamma. you'll have to move again, you're sitting in the light. There now! I've hunted all around I cannot understand! Well! Did you ever! Here it is. quite safe CrOr ul,- ha-dt
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18

meter cylinder. These wincIles are driven by Independent machinery mounted close to the drums.
 When the Harship to be coa1ed has been sighted, the collier moves until sine is directly astern Of and about 400 feet or So distant from the first named. Arrangements are then com pleted to keep the vessels in line and this is accomplished by the warship virtually taking the collier in tow, although, as d matter of fact, the latter moves entirely under her own steam. The collier lowers a boat, and pulls toward the BarshiD with two towing hausers as well as the main cable transporter, which is coiIed upon the winch already described, and which passes theref-om to the mast head of the collier. These cables are paid out as the small boat adances.
 Reaching the warslip, the towing hawsers are picked up and made fast on the port and starboaTd sides of her stern. The two vessels are now practically laslled together, the collier being in tow. The transporter cable is likewise picked Up and made fast upon the warship. and is brought to the required tension.
 Everything is now ready for the movement Of the coal from one ship to the otler.-Tit-Bits
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAkES.
Gearse Washington.

George Washington was born in
 Westnoreland county, Virginia, Feb ruary ?. 1T32. His father e.led when 1 he was eleven years old.
 George excelled ir strength activ- ity and athletic sports. There were few of his age who conld equal him in
 throwing, swimming, 1eaping or run
 nirlg. He was also one of the finest horsenen in Virginia.
 At the age of sixteen Wassshington was employed to examine the valleys CT rlie allegheny mountains and he performed his task with great skill.
 When nineteen he was appointed adjut&nt-g general over one Of the dis trtcts Of Virginia, his rank being that of major. He studied military tactics {" q developed such ability that when the districts o2 Virginia were reduced to four he was left in charge of one 1T them.
 V ashin~ton, was but twenty-one l years old when he was sent by Gov erhor D:n"iddie to the French posts on the Ohio. His bravery, patriotism and skill in the French and Indian war won the confidence of his coun- 1 try1nen and led to his appointment as cGtnnande1-in-c chief Of the American forces during the Revolution. His , management of affairs could not have been surpassed. While not a military genius his judgment was almost per feet. his patriotism was pure, his de- yotion to his country unsurpassable
 ard his faith in our independence and future was never shaken
 Washington was irapulsive at times and as General Lee learned at Mon mouth, he was terrible in his wrath He was a devout Christian, q strict oisciplinariGn of himself as well as the army. an ideal gentleman and one ! who commander the respect of his : foes and the reverence Of his friends i He will ever remain the greatest and most heroic figure in American his | tory.
 FRANK PARDT. Age t3. NOITi icf4
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
THE POOL

Ten degrees i5e;5v, zero ii an in iHEd stc.o away from t!ie damp ai- U-hlc-7 comes iron. 11dga bodies Of v+a te-- Goe5 ..oe seem eaid to the people os ettc.2 countries vixen t..e.-a is no .l.ct wind.
 Tie Pool c.ii:srs t.a. staged at to.ne during tie winter time did not appear to mind even 50 or 50 degrees below zero provided t was a calm day O. night. Forty GegTee5s below zero in feo-uary, acco1lpanied with mock ss-i:15 CT En0oG7s were common, yet the tlail.- routine of business at Tho Pool b. rhs Hare family, the Jay rner- chants, the NCtharch prospectors, the Woodpeclse- Investigators and the Sparrow street sWeec2Ig T5E.S on as iR .t were not cold.
 The day I referred 10 last week C-laea 9G-. Churchill brought over rteces re te-licv-coll1plain dsly--vas ( calm one. Not 2 tv-ig stirred unless moved by one Of the delegates It did fathers. He vrss weak and shut of '1y . double window. something he Idn't fis.e, ard something he coacluded -J e-d.
 is a iittis Ut of cola air going co araoL2t to on such a beautiful day as this. Please help ne to my wraps and have Esy chair carried out to the mulberry treo where the snow has b,-sh removed The al~ will be 0 bet te- tcs.tc then Er. Breed can proTide TI,1nlI.,.. IS not cola, anS-ilo75-.' Out [ vent. end ls2teG iI2 ny chair, 7 felt happ- 2s . wGtched tile antics Of and i.slo=ed @9 tlfe voices Of my iisirt.s.
 Ts aciio;.2 .,,i.;ce they were aappJ. EDO. What s1 corce.-.. All gpealiillg at 1,ce. Here were e.d and young, yet
 iie rotn Nfn.. had ever been
 ia - apG 1t was a sUr- .s i=e eo them that any should have Rees7 hurt at The Pool. Ire Nttt- hatches- spar-ows. doves. Jays two
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
Norwich.
Bev Sea Sennts

Many Of US have heard of the so- ciety called the Boy Scouts Of Amer ica4 but not So many have heard of the Boy Sea Scouts.
 The Boy Sea Scouts movement was sta-ted in Boston. Mass. The usual scout crew consists of twenty boys. Half Of the crew is shipped at q time, so that half of an experienced crew is always on board to teach the new corners the things they are expected to know about sea craft. All the boys stay aboard two weeks.
 Before going on his cruise, the boy scout is expected to l;noW how to do 2, certain amount of cooking, dish washing. rendirg and washing clothes, for there are no women folk on board to do these things. While on the cruise the boat stops at different ports, where the boys enjoy athletic sports. sight seeing and other pleasures. The boys; are also taught all a.iaut searnaLnsi1ip and how to roW and swim.
 They are taught four ways o9 say ing lie il r1lc water, and are made familiar T-ith tIIe coast along which they arc cruisiHg.
 Boy Sea Scouts must be familiar
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
The Forest.

The forest of the United States cover about 699. 1900, 600 acres. ] The greater part of our white pine
 lumber has come from the northeastern states.
 The southern yellow pine, which is : the most important tree for lumber and ! naval uses, is found along the Atlantic | and gulf coasts.
 lii the Mississippi valley We find 1 tho hardwood forests, consisting of l hickory. ash, gum, oak and other hard l wood trees. The Palcfic coast forest contains the 1 great coast redwood. It's most irupoT- l tart timber is the fir 1 When the settlers first came to 1 America they respected tie forests, 1 because it furnished them with game, l wood and shelter. ] But after 3, while they had the idea | that the forest was an enemy and tried i to destroy it as fast as they could l They soon saw their mistake and 1 began to consider the safety of the l forest. 4 great deal Of the forest IS de- l stToyed by fires started by hunters and l other careless people. l Fire does not always kill the large i trees, as they have thick bark which 1 protects them. Young trees have "a | thin bark and the fire will kill them 1 as well as the seeds from which other 1 trees might grow.
 Forest trees require plant food as | well as other growing plants. i Part of this food is furnished by 1 leaves that fall to the ground. These ! leaves decayinG create hunlus. there i by helping to feed the trees. 1 IT the leaves are burned every year 1 the forest is robbed of this food that 1 1t needs. ! Our forest is treated as a crop that must provide a regular harvest. 1 Tree should not be kept too thin or | too close.
 1 We should cut the weak trees for | lumber and save some of the good 1 trees. Every farm should have a woodlot i to furnish posts, fuel and lumber for l home Use. BERTHA FULLER, Age il. 1 -1-oolny-i1lp
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
Clare H,
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 Winners Of prize books living in the city may call at The Bulletin bus mess office for them at any hour after Io &. m on Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
coa!ina eattIesoips at sea.

Many ingenious devices have been contrived to enable a warship to be coaled at sea, but the one which has survived the most eXacting trials with complete satisfaction, and which has been adopted by the leading navies of the world. is that known as the "Temperley Transporter system. The collier carries the necessary equipment to enable the coaling task to he con sunmated. Beneath the bridge are two WincEes. One carries what is called the main cable. which is stretched between the two vessels, and along which the coal is transported, while the second winch. mounted be- side and in line with the former, is known as the controlling dynamo
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-18
My Pets.

am writing about my pets. One is 3 dog, the other is q. cat, and the other is $ kitten
 The kitten and dog are very play ful, but the old eat will not play at all. The cid cat is nearly three years old
 The dog and the kitten both will be a year iT March.
 The old cat is the kittens mother, but you would never know il. They fight with each other as though they did not know each other at all.
 The dog cllews the kitten and we think he hurts her. but when lie stops she comes over and jumps on his back, so the dog must not hurt her.
 He knows q Iot and he begss very good. The prettiest way he begs is to sit on the floor and hold his front paws up.
 He parks at everything and we cant make him stop unless we bring him in the house, and even then he scratches the door so we have to let him out. He barks at the children sliding and above all at teams He bariHS at our Lnil6nlan and he whips him if he can
 When Shin was a little dog he whip ped him once and he has not parked at him till lately.
 The man whipped him this morning and Tow he is barking at the boys sliding. We brought him in and he is under the stove, lying down.
 MADELINE SULLIVAN, Age g.
 NCvr-i c7l