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The Washington herald., 1915-04-11

The Army War College still has I'M
der consideration plans for restoring
to the active list retired officers of the
army who are eligible to such trans
fer by virtue of the army appropria-
ton act OF the last session.
There are now twelve applications
on file in the War Department from
retired officers who desire to be restored
to the active list.
1t remains to be determined by what
means and to what extent the new
statute will be carried on. The on
GERS at the War College have before
them an opinion rendered by the judge
advocate general OF the army, touch
ing upon the VARIOUS phases Of the
law. giving his views concerning the
purpose of Congress in the enactment
of this legislation.
A memorandum will be prepared for
the Secretary of War along the lines
Of this legal opinion and probably spe-
cial emphasis will be impaired to tho
principle that the interests Of tho
service should be primarily considered
in carrying out the provisions OF the
law.
1t is felt that 1t 10 necessary to con-
slider individual applications only in
the light OF the advantage to be gain
ed to the military establishment by
the transfer of an officer to the &C
tive list and that all other factors,
notably that Of influence, should be
rigidly excluded.
Tho law Is an exceedingly liberal
ore in its omission of restrictive fea-
two years it is possible. under the
provisions OF the statute. to appoint
ny retired officer to the active list
without regard to his age. Indeed, one
retired officer 70 years of age, has
asked for restoration. He was retired
the grade of captain on account of
civil war service. If restored to the
active list he would necessarily como
back as a colonel, and, presumably.
could be retired at any time as q
brigadier general. on account OF civil
war service.
Another phase of the situation is
presented by the fact that these res
torations are limited to officers who
have been retired by the action Of
any retiring board" which might not
include retirements caused by promo
ton boards, in which cases there has
already been advancement by one
grade If tho officer were physically
disqualified for Advancement. 1t Is sx-
pected that the War Department will
rule that the reference to retiring
boards in the law is general and not
specific and that all retired officers are
eligible to restoration, at least during
the next two years, save those who
have been retired for age.
There is no likelihood that unusual
instances which would invite Congress
sional disapprobation will be favor
ably acted upon by the War Depart
Inent. In view of the comment of the
judge advocate general and the ssnti-
ment prevailing in the War Depart
Inent. it may be safely assumed that
the Secretary of War will be guided,
in acting upon applications of retired
officers, by consideration of the well
fare of the service.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
WANT CARS ON NEW ROUTE.
West End Citisens Think Capifal
Company Should Extend Lines.

The Public Utilities Commission has
received a communication from the
West End Citizens Association urging
tho extension of the Capital Traction
Conpany's street railway lines from
Eighteenth and U streets northwest.
down Florida avenue to Twentieth
street and thence to Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. The letter calls attention TO the
ease with which persons travelling
over such route may reach the
Western Market. Commerce Depart
ment, George Washington University.
new Interior Department Building.
Potomac Park, Postoffice Building. Ma
tioual Museum. and Center Market.
with only short walks to the State.
War and Navy Building. Civil Service
headquarters. Corcoran Art Gallery
and d. A. r. Hail.
The utilities commission advised the
association IL could take no action In
the matter until valuations and in
vestigations of the public service COM
panies had been completed.
The commission says the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company
has rerouted its cars on G street.
above Ninth. to relieve early morning
congestion Of traffic.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
Maxim Talks Preparedness

Much good. sound. solid military
sense" is packed away in tho preface
which Hudson Maxim, the explosives
inventor. has written for Baron Hrolf
Won Dewitz's book, Wars New Wea-
pons." which is just from the press of
Dodd. Mead & Co. New York.
Within a circle of $50 miles around
Peekskill. n. Y, as the center will be
found. says Mr.. Maxim. 90 per cent of
the arms and ammunition works, mill
tary stores, smokeless powder works,
torpedo works, torpedo-boat works,
arms and armament works of the en-
tire country, together with the prin-
cipal coal fields of Pennsylvania
Within this circle will be included
other cities. All this military and other
wealth would make the richest Of
prizes for the invader.
Nobody ever said anything Of the
American people truer than the follow
ing by Mr. Maxim: I'VE are the
slaves of belief and we love our
chains. Although our faith may be
false, we hate the hand that tries to
free US. The people of this country
qualities of their citizen soldiery, i'm
provised in time of war. They point
proudly to the war Of the revolution
and the war OF the rebellion to prove
how our volunteer soldiers can fight.
They overlook the fact that fight
ing then was mostly done by hand;
that now it is mostly done by ma
chinery. and that it is just as foolish
and absurd to think of taking men of
the farm to operate the guns and ma
chinery of war as il would be to try
to operate tho factories with them
where the guns and machinery are
made. 1t takes as long today to con-
vert a farmer into a skilled soldier
as it does to convert him into a skill
ed mechanic"
Author . Dane.
The author Of the book is a subject
of Denmark. His estimate of the
standing of the parties to the war in
aircraft is as follows: Allies dirigi-
bles in August. fifty-one: in January.
sixty-four. For the same months Ger
many and Austria had. respectively.
forty-eight and sixty-nine. thus lead
ing at the opening of the year by five
airships. In aeroplanes the allies eX-
ceeded the GermanAustrian increase
since August by eighty machines. the
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
ARMY Orders.

The resignation by First Lieut.. Cassius O. Rogers.
Medical Reserve Corps. of his commission in that
corps has been accepted.
First Lieut.. William ". Keen, Medical Reservs
CorIs Is ordered to active duty and detailed a
special professor, Amy Medical School. He Will
repair to this city for the purpose Of delivering
. course Of lectures At the school and upon the
completion of this duty will return home.
Capt. Robert N. Nolan, Signal Corps. ID re-
lieved from duty with Telegraph Company B. signal
Corps. Fort Sam Houston. Tex. and will proceed
to Fort Bliss. Tex. and assume command q
Field Company !. Signal Corps. relieving Csrt
Consuelo A. Scoape. Signal Corpa. who will pro-
coed to Fort Wood. y. T.. for duty.
Second Lieut. Paul D. Carlisle. Fifth Cavity.
is DESIGNATED as quartsrmaster Of the historical
and star rides of tho Amy War College person-
mel in May and June. 1918
Leave Of sbsenes for two months to take e.
feet upon his relief from his present detail II
granted Mai. Frederic II. Sargent. ouarte.mastG
CorpB.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
Local Army andNavy Notes

Among those who have taken boxes for
the National Capital Horse Show, which
will be held here May s to II, are Brig.
Gen. James A. Buchanan. u. S. A. re-
tired, the Assistant. Secretary of War
and Mrs. Henry S. Breckenridge. Rear
Admiral Willard II. Brownson. L. S. N,
retired, Col. Robert NJ. Thompson, and
Rear Admiral Richardson Clover. U.
s. n.
Ensign A. e. Bennett. u. S. N. at
tached to the u. S. S. D-1. has arrived in
Washington on leave Of absence and is
staying at the Army and Navy Club.
Capt. Arthur Williams. corps Of engi-
neers. U. S. A.. arrived In the city April
on leave of absence and is staying at the
New Willard.
Lieut. c. A. Richards. L. S. N, arrived
in Washington Wednesday on leave OF
absence. He is a guest at 1522 P street
northwest
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Richardson Clio
yer were hosts at a dance at the Country
Club, near Washington, on Tuesday. for
their daughters, the Misses Clover
About 150 guests attended.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
Army and Navy Jottings

Since January q, when the Atlantic
Fleet left Northern waters. tho battle
ships and destroyers with their attending
aIXiliaries have been conducting a series
Of extended mancuvers under the direct
supervision of the commander-in-chief,
basing OH Guantanamo, Cuba. where
there were assembled twenty battleships
and twenty-one destroyers. with auxiliary
vessels, including two tenders to de-
stroyers, two supply ships. three fuel
ships. one ammunition ship. one repair
ship. one hospital ship. and three tugs.
Seven destroyers of the reserve torpedo
flotilla Joined the destroyers Of the active
flotilla at Guantanamo for maneuvers
with the fleet from March IA to April 2.
when they proceeded to Pensacola in
accordance with schedule. This is the
largest number of vessels which has been
assembled for maneuvers in several
years. and the reports from the conn
mander-in-chief indicate the gratifying
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
Fort Monroe Notes

Fort Monroe, Va. April 10.-Col. and
Mrs. I. A. Haynes recently gave a tea
in honor of Mrs Dickinson, wife of
former Secretary Dickinson. Mrs.
Mastellar and Mrs. Rose served.
Mrs. c. r. Alley recently had a
birthday dinner for Capt. Alley. Their
guests were Capt. and Mrs. c. E.
Brigham, Capt. and Mrs. J. X. Grain,
Lieut.. and Mrs. A. G. Gillespie. Lieut..
and Mrs. Rufus Maddox. Lieut.. and
Mrs. E. F. Barlow, Lieut.. and Mrs.
Hickok. Lieut.. and Mrs. F. Z. Will
ford, Lieut.. ]. K. Jemison. and Miss
Jemison.
Sunday evening Lieut.. and Mrs. Ru-
fus Maddox entertained at supper for
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
a subordination of the bureau

The Navy Department is in receipt OF
| a considerable number OF claims fol
damages or appropriation of property al
Vera Cruz by the attack upon that city
| by the naval force in April of last year
/ In the case of property injured. it is re.
| marked that payment for damages would
be contrary to the policy which the
United States and the other nations Of
| the world have adopted. Although a
state of war did not exist between the
United States and Mexico at the time
Vera Cruz was an act of war and from
| n legal point Of view must be so con-
sidered.
There might be a legal claim IL the
property were appropriated by the gov
eminent to its use, but destruction and
damage as result of g,infire do not con-
stitute valid claims, since they are the
/, result of operations of war. Congress
may. of course. compensate claims aris-
ing from damages wrought. but there
has been no similar case where Congress
has given such relief and ii is considered
that nothing of the sort will be approved
now In the cases arising from the Vera
Cruz claimants.
Boards of naval officers have been ex-
amining the claims and making reports
thereon. at the suggestion of the State
Department, with a view to their segre-
cation and submission Of such Of them
to Congress as may appear meritorious.
1.-THE Secretary Of the Navy has ap-
proved a recommendation of the super
intendent of the Naval Academy that the
course of modern languages at that in
stitution be changed in order that the
midshpmen may be required to study
only one foreign language.
Heretofore midshipmen have been re-
quired to study both French and Span
that with the time available for the
study of languages 1t is not possible
for all midshipmen to become proficient
In two foreign languages.
In view Of the necessity of an officer
being able to converse in at least one
foreign language. it is considered advis-
able to require half the midshipmen
to study French and half to study Span
ish, and In this way 1t is expected that
all graduates of the Naval Academy will
have acquired knowledge of one foreign
language, which will insure their being
able to converse fiuently in the one lam
guage.
The Cologne Gazette in an editorial on
the writings of Count Reventow urging
the necessity of absolute ruthlessness''
In submarine warfare, says:
Count Reventlow points out that the
instructions England has given and prizes
she offers to merchantmen in connection
with German submarines no longer make
adherence to the principles Of brotherly
love and universal international customs
appropriate. Any consideration on the
part of Germany would be a mistake. the
count declares, because the object Of the
war would not be promoted and the
thanks for our noble motives would
be ruthless exploitation by our enemies
for their own advantage.
We concur unreservedly in these
views. English merchantmen have now
ceased to be ships Of commerce. Their
crews are no longer noncombatants. but
combatants, and the commanders Of our
subma rines have not only the right, but
it becomes their duty. to look upon ev-
cry English merchantmen as an armed
foe bent on submarine destruction"
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
NAVAL ORDERS.

De- arrived at NodcIx April :: Potomac arrived
at Cristobal April 8: Eagle arrived at Guantanamo
Apgil 9; Castine arrived at Hampton Roads April
s: Solacs arrived at Norfolk April g. birmingham
Dixie and Panldins arrived at Boston April .;
Dcwpcs arrived at Newport April 3: Vulcan arrived
at Alexandria Egypt. April s: Pontiac arrived at
New York yard April 9; SteTTctt sailed for Pen
sacola April 9; Terry Wake. Monaghan. Roe.
Perkins and I.amson arrived at Pensacola April 9:
Raleigh sailed for Manzanino April s; Denver AZ
rived at Santa Rosalia April 8.
NOTES.
The Tacoma has been detached from duty with
tn. cruiser squadron Atlantic Fleet.
The Caesar now at the Washington yard. has
been ordered to proceed to Norfolk and thence to
PHILADELPHIA
ORDERS TO OFFICERS
Lieut.. Junior grade) T. L. McCanleJ. to naval
trimming station. Great Lakes. Ill
Ensign J. II. Taylor. tn Perry
Eusien H. L. Abbott, to Temporary duty receiS.
ing ship at New York
A. A. D. Surg L. c. Mmtsr. to Florida
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
Fort Bliss Notes

Fort Bliss, Tex, April 10-Col and
Mrs Slocum were recently In Ell Paso
from Columbus, n. Mex. Mrs. Slocurn
has left for her home in Washington,
d. c.
Mrs. c. P. Barnett has returned TO
her home in Washington, where she
will visit her parents.
Capt Kirkpatrick, Fifteenth Caval-
ry. left the garrison recently for Fort
Riley to attend the mounted-service
school.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11

has returned and each member is dis
playing two cups. The prizes won are
individual rather than the usual team
trophies. The enlisted mems polo teams
played three games last week. two in the
riding hail. as part of the special bene-
ut drills. and the third on the polo field
Sunday morning. The first game was
Won. 3 to /. by the cavalry, the second
was tie, and the third was won by the
artillery. the score being to l.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11

Capt. and Mrs. Pillsbury and their
guests. DR.. and Mrs. Pilisbury. .-j.
Mrs. Dean Hall entertained, the
bridge club recently Among those
present were Mesdames: Alley. Maddox,
Williford, Barlow, Chambers, Clark,
Cha pman. and Walker.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
TO HOLD PATRIOTIC SERVICE.
DR.. McKim to Speak I'm National
Cathedral, Mount st. Albnn.

Cathedral, Mount st. Albnn.
The close of the National Cathedral.
Mount st. Alban. will be the scene next
Sunday of a patriotic service to be held
at the request Of the officers OF the
congress of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. whose sessions
will open Monday. April 10. The serv-
ice will be at the Peace Cross at Z
o'clock, and will be ended by 5 o'clock.
In the event of rain the service will
be In the Bethlehem Chapel.
The preacher will be Rev. DR.. Me-
Kim. chaplain of the District of Column
bia branch of the Sons of the Revolu-
ton, whose sermon will deal with ma
tional and timely themes. Reserved
seats will be provided for all members
OF the order, who will be identified by
their badges. Visitors will be well
coined.
Patriotic and other music approprt-
ate to the occasion will be rendered BY
the National Cathedral Choir and .
section OF the Marine Band.
-------------------------- So
The Washington herald., 1915-04-11

Recent DEVELOPMENTS seem to Indicate
that the first pcwspspr In EnGliah wuD
printed In 10 - AngeeRdAA asa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09
FIRST SHOWING
 PINE BLUFF FILM DRAMA ''BIG HIT"
Large Crowds Witness Ex- hibitions Yesterday, and
 All Commendatory.

A big crowd of men, womeh and children. inpatient and eager, was gathered at the doors of the Best the atre yesterday, waiting for the open ing of the playhouse, that they might witness the premier showing of the Pine Bluff film-drama, Tn the Shad- ow of the Pines,' written by Mrs. E. G. Rosenberg. photographed by w. Killer, produced by W. P. Wilson, and with local people of more than ordi- nary talent portraying all the parts.
 Throughout the afternoon and ev- ening the crowds were large, just as they were enthusiastic. Applause was frequent and spontaneous, and there were not few persons who found it so satisfactory an entertain ment that they saw the pictures two
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09
r three times during the day.

The pictures on stHelr flrSt shaving were so good as tps be- a most pleas ing surprise even to the members of the cast. Some little rough spots, dimness at one or. two places, and a bit of fluttering elsewhere, all were corrected before the pictures finally were displayed to the general public, and the net result was that everybody was pleased and enthusiastic.
 The story Of Tn the Shadow of the Pines is familiar now to almost ev- erybody in Pine Bluff The local peo- pie who portrayed the several lead oing parts are among the most promi- nent residents of the city, and are known to all citizens. Prof. Junius Jordan as the guardian; Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Coleman as the parents; Sidney West as the hero; Henry Jordan as the villain; Frank Bloom as the trap per, all carried out the parts assign ed them in most creditable manner from beginning to end. Miss Vashti King, the heroine, was captivating in the. role, and demonstrated c,everlT her talents in reading and expression.
 Tie play is not without it's thrills, just as it also is not without it's lighter sides. From the time when the guardian urges the hero to come to Pine Bluff, to win fortune and happiness, through the scenes show ing the experiences Of hero, heroine ana villain, until the denouement and the wedding of hero and heroine, there are all sorts of opportunities for the display of one or another of the emotions, and apparently the audiences yesterday took advantage of each and all these opportunities.
 The film-drama will be shown again today at the Best, and already there are assurances that big crowds will again be in attendance. A number of theatre parties have been formed, to enjoy the show today, one of which will have among it's number several members of the cast of the play. The Best management is showing other reels in addition to the Pine Bluff film drama
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09

river section, but from what we could ltarn. Pine Bluff can get q Very large amount of that trade, from points extending almost as far Up as Clarendon, if the fraigha rates are acceptable.
 '"Tae merchants in that section know the big Pine Bluff houses, ami appear to be mora than wiling to trade here, if the freight rates can b arranged. MT Meyer is now pre- pairing a schedule of theae rates, md will return Q Clarendon Friday or Saturday for q confluence with the representatives of the boat line on the White river. which line is to ms Ks eonnec fen with the Pine Bluff and Rosedale packet eompany's boats
 'sThe indications are taat the freight rates will be arranged in satisfactory manner, and in my judg- ment. the che thing that will be nec- essary thers af1 CT will be for Pine Bluff houses to go ater the business There are some big stCres Tn that section, and the people raise a lot Of cotton, grain and rice, Tuca of which can be purchased by our local houses '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09
WOULD WELCOME CHANCE ID TRADE
 WITH PINE BLUFF
This Attitude of Merchants on White River, Report
 c. of c. Scouts.

Secretary E. E. Bloom of the cham Der of commerce, Charles E. Bair and Jos Meyer. members of the chamber of commerce special com mttee, returned yesterday morning from points on the White river, where they visited the past two days, in connection with the proposition to establish through freight service by water between that section and Pine Bluff
 Because of he small amount of time at cur disposal, we could not v.sit many of the towns said Mr Bloom yesterday, .but every place visited gave us encouragement At present, Memphisi and Helena appear to control the trade of the WhNe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09
WANTED NOW.

Right now, when hay fever is at tacking it's victims and when asthma is causing so much distress, there is a demand for Foley's Honey anI Tar Compound-t the remedy that brought relief to thousands in pre- vious years. Don't continua to sui fer. It will help you. Contains no opiates Mann Pharmacy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09
SCHOOL FUNDS.
Lincoln County Reports Receipts oi
 $34.Sf6.

Little Rock, Tuly S.-The depart ment of education has received an nual reports of school funds from the county treasurers of Columbia, Lincoln and Newton counties. The statutes require that these reports
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09

Anyone wishing to uu3 or sell Jefferson county script call on Chas N ntl asnn, Go tK
 Let Graphic "claesitied" ads hunt your wants. They go everywhere, al- most If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-09

shall be filed on or before August ID of each year, showing the school funds received, from what source, and how and for what purposes dis tributed. The reports thus far re- ceived show the. following:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Normal Notes and Comments.
Garden Calendar.

One of the important adjuncts to
vegetable gardening, is chickens. They
can get the garden up quicker than
ordinary methods can.
At any rate this space, this week, is
going to be occupied with an important
item on chick raising.
The boys and girls who are entering
the chick raising contests, are to set
fifteen eggs under hen and must have
at least two settings. After seven days
they are to candle the eggs to discover
the infertile eggs.
The Gambling process is simple. Fast
en- candle in the end of pasteboard
box about the size of a shoe box or
shorter. Cut hole in one side of the
box into which an egg will fit without
going clear through.
In darkened room, test the eggs by
placing them in the hole of the box with
the light from the lighted candle shin
ing through.
Eggs that are growing will show dark
places while infertile eggs will look
practically like fresh egg.
Be careful not to chill the eggs. They
should be taken out one or two or three
at time and put back Immediately if
growing.