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The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Army and Navy News
Best Service Column In City.

Destruction by fire of two-story frame
building at the American naval station
at Olongapo, p. l., containing the ofnces
OF the engineering. hull. and accounting
divisions, is reported in a cablegram from
the commandant. The loss was $4,000.
The American Defense Society has
made public a comprehensive prepared
ness platform. It indorses universal mill
tary training. recommends naval petro-
leum reset f5es and the construction of
additional coaling stations Copies of the
platform have been received by Senator
Chamberlain, chairman of the Senate
Committee on Military Affairs. The plat
form follows:
1--WE urge Federal legislation in favor
of the following objects:
Universal military training Of the
youth of the country and of men of mill
tary age, according to the principles OF
the Moseley and Chamberlain bills.
THE immediate acquisition of a reserve
supply of rifles. uniforms, machine guns.
mobile artillery and ammunition suffi-
cient to equip an army of at least one
million men,
THE immediate establishment of a
chain of fortified coaling stations in our
hve groups Of islands stretching from
the Pacific coast to the Philippine
Islands.
The preservation of the naval Pc
troleum reserves"
Capt Henry Bell, master signal elec-
trician, official Translator and assistant
librarian at the army service schools at
Fort Leavenworth, is considered by army
men the fastest and most accurate mill
tary translator in the United States
Bells average is more than 1900 words
Il day, and II they push me-" said lie
with laugh, Il can make 20, 900 words"
The usual rate of a good translator. IT
is said. Is 1900 words and many turn
out no more than 5000
Five thousand native Haytians have
Joined a constab bulary force established by
the United States forces in Hayti. aC-
Cording to Lieut.. Horace Mitchell. a pay
officer in the United States Marine Corps
who has arrived in New York aboard
the steamship Moro Castle. OF the Ward
Line.
THE constab bulary is commanded by
Marine officers said Lieut.. Mitchell.
THE natives are taking kindly to the
idea They like the khaki uniforms they
wear and are preserving peace admirably.
Although an election of deputies will he
held in January, there is no threat of
any outbreak OF any sort. The con-
stabulary has acted like oil upon trou-
bled waters. 1t unquestionably will en-
able the United States to evacuate Hayti
in short time and leave that island
In condition At to govern itself"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
A "Gas" Substitute?

Another announcement of the dis
covery of a substitute for gasoline
for automobile motive power has
come to hand, on this occasion from
Florida.
Charles Abbey, the inventor, calls
his product alcogas. A considerable
proportion of the compound is alco-
hol made from green cornstalks or
other green vegetation. AS in most
announcements of this sort, the decla-
ration is made that the motor can be
started> cold" But the most inter-
esting statement relates to the cost
Of the product, which is declared to
be only slightly more than S cents a
gallon.
If the Florida man succeeds in
demonstrating the permanent value
of his invention, the public may as
we'll resign itself to the spectacle of
cornstalks joining the ascending
price procession, for seekers for sub
stitutes for spruce pulp, used in the
manufacture of paper, also have their
eyes on cornstalks as a possible re-
source for that industry.
Not so many years ago the coun-
try was induced to expect great things
from the manufacture of denatured
alcohol. In all the farmyards and
in many an urban woodshed were to
be inexpensive distilleries that would
convert garbage into denatured alco-
hol which was to cheaper the cost
of living to a marvellous extent.
But the cost of living wasn't even
delayed on its upward way.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
NAVAL ORDERS.
ORDERS TO OFFICERS.

'hbhAfsS ~ Of hhS.
Capt S. E. W. KitteIle detached Naval War
College. Newport. r. l.; to comamnd Georgia Jan
uary 5. 1917.
Commander @. L. P. Stone detached command
Georgia; to Naval War College January O. 1917.
Lieut.. Ctunior grade) D. G. Goodwin detached
Oklahoma; to Fulton. January 2, 1917
Lieut. Junior grade) A. G. Dibrell detached
navy yard. Puget Sound Wash, December q, 1916
TO Fulton, January 3 1917.
Assistant Surgeon K. E. Lowman Medical Re-
serve Corrs. to temporary duty Navy Recruiting
Station, Scranton. Pa; January .. 1917.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS
Dolphin arrived at Washington, December 10
Montana sailed from Wynne. Md, for Hampton
Roads. December ls; Oregon sailed from Santa Bar
bara and arrived at San Pedro December Is: Wyo-
ming sailed from Tomrkinsville and arrived at Nes
York yard. December Is
The U. s. s. Hancock has been directed to trans-
port certain marine forces now in Haid and saut1
Domingo TO Philadelphia, to arrive about Decenbez
b or 2. The Hancock will return to Santo Domingo
and will leave Philadelphia on a return trip TO
Guantanamo about ten days after her arrival
After the 4st trS.. mail for the U. s. s. Han
nibal should be sent in care Of the postmaster New
Orleans.
The Memphis was placed out Of commission De
cember l6.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

A time when the question of election
frauds Is disturbing the nation is hardly
propitious for pushing an amendment for
the election Of President by direct vote
OF the people. In a country as large
as the United States what majorities the
politicians might roll up in districts
where there might happen to be no ac-
tive and honest opposition! In Texas, for
instance, there Is no incentive to fraud
under the existing system, for the size
Of the majority there in a Presidential
election is Of no consequence. But If the
size Of the majority counted, the votes
that might be found in Texas would stag
ger the imagination. The possibilities in
election frauds may not be generally ap-
preciated. But Kansas City knows!-
Kansas City Star.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Today's Events

Bazaar, benefit Of St Marsaret's Church. At resi-
dence Of Mrs. G. D. Davis. IS Rhode Island avenue
northwest, evening.
Meeting. With address by Commissioners Newman,
Of League Of American Pen Women Raleigh, D. m
Meeting. Board Of Education, Franklin School.
$50 p m
Meeting. District Of Columbia Society, Sons Of
the American Revolution. Rauscher's. p. m.
Meeting. schools committee Of the Chamber OF
Commerce. in rooms. $50 p m.
Meeting College Equal Suffrage League, drawins-
room Of national suffrage headquarters, 1913 Rhode
Island avenue northwest, p. m.
Celebration Of "Forefather Day." Washington
Congregational Cub. Ingram Memorial Church
opening with reception, D. M
Christmas entertainment, with tree, Wilson Nor
Masonic-Grand Lodge reports and grand master's
address
Odd Fenows-Eastern. No. 7: Harmony, No. .;
Frsndship. No. II; Federal City. No. %: Mount
Nebo. No. 9. encampment.
KNIGHTS Of Pythias-Mount Vernon, No s; Equal
No. II; Friendship Temple. No. 81. Pythian Sisters.
Independent Order Of Red Men-osceola Tfibs,
No. ID.
AMUsEalENTs.
Natonal-GeorEe Arliss. The Professors Love
Belasco-Annette Kenermann, "a Daushter Of
the Gods" Sis p. m.
Keth's-vsudevine SIS and Sis D. M.
Pohs-"Step Lively" SIS p. m.
observation-disclosures, and D. m.
Gayety-Burlesque, 2:l5 and sl5 p m
Loews Columbia-Motion pictures. 100 4 m.
to II p. m.
strand-Photoplays. 10 a- m. to lo:D D. m
Garden-Pnotoplays, 10 g. m. to 1850 p m.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
MOTHERS NEGLECTED
HALF OF CRIMINALS

Fifty per cent Of the criminals can be
traced to the lack of competent training
by mothers" said Mrs. A. X. Anderson
OF st. Albans parish. speaking before the
monthly meeting of the Sunday school
diocese in TrinS Parish Hall last night
IF the child is properly trained before
he is 10 years DID," she said, ''the founda.
ton of his life is laid"
Speaking Of the cooperative spirit in
Sunday school work." W. w. MILAN. OF
Mount Vernon NJ. E. Church South, said
ITO keep the boy in Sunday school, the
parent should cooperate and accompany
the child to his class every Sunday morn
ing"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
I'm SORRY; I WAS wRoNG." "

There may be virtue IN the man
Who's always sure he's right,
Who'll never hear anothers plan
And seeks no further light
But like more the chap who sings
A somewhat different song.
Who says when he has mussed UP things:
I'm sorry; was wrong"
It's hard for any one to say
That failures due to him
That he has lost the fight or way
Because his lights burne1 dim,
II takes q man aside to throw
The vanity that's strong,
confessing: Twas my fault, know;
Pm sorry; was wrong"
And 30, figure, those who use
This honest, manly phrase
Hate It too much their way to lose
On many future days.
They'll keep the path and make the fight
Because they do not long
To have to say, when they're not right:
I'm soHy; was wrong"
-Des Moines Capital
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
ARMY ORDERS.

First Lieut.. John R. Ames to Walter Reed Gen.
eral Hospital. d. O.
First Lieut. Arthur L. Oiar resigned
Capt. Robert s. A. DouEherty to Schenectady
" Y.
Cart. William Il. Conboy. resigned.
Lieut. Col. Paul +. Strsub. Lieut. Col. Alexander
N Stark and Capt. Condor c. Mccormack to II
Paso. TeI.
Capt. Louis Farrell. relieved at Agricultural
Conegr. Mis-. To Brownsville Tex
CAPT. Lewis p Goodier. jr.. TO Monroe Mich
First Lieut.. Frank NJ. Dedaker to New York City
MAI. Norman F. Ramsey to Springfield Ill.
Maj. Robert g. Davis detailed for service In
Adjutant Generals DEPARTMENT
Maj. Gilbert H. Stewart to visit Hartford. Conn
on business pertaining to inspection Of materiel
Capt Charles p. DAILY to Albany. " Y.
First lieut.. John 7. Kennedy TO Fort Leaven
worth. KAns
First Lieut.. Mrlon A. webber to San Juan,
Porto Rico.
First Lieut.. Percy o. Trayer relieved
Capt Oliver P. NJ. Hazard 70 Columbus Bar
racks. Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

a North Dakotan caught a hawk
and tied to its neck bottle, in which
was placed paper bearing the cap
tors name and address. The hawk
was released and ten days later Luis
Filipe Rulda killed the bird nine
miles from Bogota, Colombia, $500
miles away. Even a hawk knows
enough to get as far away from North
Dakota as possible at sight of bot
tie. Prohibition obtains-"obtains" is
the word-in North Dakota.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Special to The Washington Kersld.
New York. Dec. 9.-Washingtonians
registered at hotels here include:
Collinwood-Miss NJ Cleveland.
Marlborough-R. Graves and Miss f.
Cummings.
Algonquin-C. II. Greer
Albemarle-H. NJ Johns
Wallick-P. d. Keller and c. NJ. L.
TAFT.
Breslin-Mrs. p. Kleem.
Martha Washington-Mrs. F. L. Rob-
ertson.
Richmond-W. A. Slater
Navarre-D. A. Wentworth
St Denise. r. w. Aschmeier
Herald SQuare-C. Betohn.
st. Georgia.. P. James and Mrs. A. p.
James.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

A coat that was made by a former
President of the United States is proudly
shown by Maj. H. T. Blacknall, Of Chi
cago. Ninety-four years ago a youth of
twenty made the coat in a little tailor
shop In Raleigh, N. c., for Gen. McClan-
ahan. Years later the tailor boy became
President. His name was Andrew John
son. Blacknall married McClanahanis
daughter, and thus has the coat
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Two possibilities are worth more than
common consideration. The effect upon
neutrals is tremendous and at a time
when Germany needs to reclaim friend
ship lost by her methods of warfare at
sea. To shift responsibility for the con-
tlnuance of the war to the shoulders of
her enemies is shrewd-history records
few instances of greater shrewdness-
and must do much to soothe the neutrals
who have suffered and are suffering ut
her hands.-Bunfalo News
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Commenting on a suggestion that
a constitutional convention would be
timely, the Atchison Globe remarks
that Kansas long has needed a new
suit of clothes, but has suspected
every suit proffered of containing a
flask pocket. Possibly the high price
OF leather has impelled the bootleg
gers to start the agitation.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Better acting in the pulpit is a
crying need of the hour, declares
Rev. DR.. Walter f. Bentley, of the
Actors Church Alliance. Far be it
from a humble layman even to inti-
mate that there are some bad actors
there,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

1t has been suggested by Rev. DR..
c. L. Kloss, of Kansas, that the mon
archs of Britain, Germany, Austria
Hungary, Russia and Turkey be COL
onized on mid-oceanic island, with
no one to disturb them but Mrs. EN-
incline Pankhurst. And what would
the reverend gentleman do with the
adopts of secret diplomacy?
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

OF all the leaders in warfare today,
Villa has the readiest means of fnan-
cling hostilities. He just takes it. In
Europe they must wait for consider
able periods, to permit the people to
gather fresh assets. The Villa sys-
tenn is more direct, but either is quite
exhaustive.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

The United Mine Workers cast
about 10000 votes in their annual
election. President White claimed
reelection by sparse margin some
days ago. Now John H. Walker, of
Illinois, claims he has been elected
by about 5000 And California still
is to be heard from.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
PERPETUAL CHRISTMAS.

II you'd enjoy each passing day
Pretend each ones a Christmas pack
Crammed to the full with display
or gifts from good old Santa's back.
First, twenty-four rich golden hours,
Each one containing some surprise;
And chancey things to test your powers
And. sweets to gladden. hungry eyes.
The sweets Of love and brotherhood;
The sweets of peace. and mans good
will;
The tokens all so rare and good
That give the Christmastide its thrill
No-'tis not had this game to play.
In summer, winter, spring. or fall
'Tis no pretense, for every day
Holds forth such gifts for one and all
Copyright, lsl6)
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
MISS WILSON TO BE SoIoIsT.

Miss Margaret Wilson. daughter OF the
President. will participate IN the singing
Of Christmas carols on the steps OF the
Treasury, Christmas eve.
Miss Wilson will sing q solo accom-
panied by the Malne Band and will Join
other singers on their visits TO the hos
pitfalls and other institutions, where more
Christmas carols will be sung.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
PORK BILL Is REPORTED.

The House Rules Committee yesterday
agreed to report a rule which will permit
vote at <this session on the omnibus
public buildings bill. despite the epposi-
tioR Of President Wilson and Secretary
Of The Treasury McAdoo.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Burglars trying to crack safe in
New York were driven away by FIRE.
Moral: Set your shop ablaze when
you leave it at night, for safety's sake
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Wonder if that Virginia ruling that
bachelors may not receive shipments
OF liquor should be interpreted to
mean that married men need all that
can be imported?
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

The European belligerents COM
monty are represented as being
anxious to gain or retain the good
will of the neutrals. That's easy.
Quit fighting.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Stammerers in the public schools
are going to be counted. Let there
be no hesitation in the enumeration,
or the stammerers may p-p-p-protest.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

"of course you remember the poo
at Christmas?"
"Always-the contrast makes m
feel SO deuced comfortsbleT'-Puok.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Jottings from Joker,

Talk is always cheap" said the Wise
One. Except" returned the Mutt.
when you talk on the long-distance
telephone. ."-Bufalo Express
Lady-'T want to sue my husband for
divorce" Lawyer-"what are your
charges?" Lady-"what are yours frst?"
Boston Transcript
Mrs. Gayly-'1 read of a hen yester-
day that was worth a fabulous amount
of money" Jack Golitely-"Well, what
did she do-marry a chorus-man?''-
Judge.
No, I don't speak German but l got
along pretty well in Berlin without know
ing the language" That so?" Yes; for
instance. one day l wanted a drink and i
went into a beer garden and said to the
waiter, Look here old man, I'm dry.
Do you understanding" and the next
minute he came back with three beers"
Boston Transcript.
Blackly-rm going to give a doctor
800 to save my hair.
Whitely-Why don't you take an enve-
lope and save II yourself?-Judge.
The teachers last question was meant
to be scientific poser. What is that
which pervades all space" she said.
which no wall or door or other sub
stance can shut outT'
M one had an answer ready but Freddy
Sharpe. THE smell OF onions, miss, he
said promptly.-Chicago Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
A LINE o. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.

First printing q original poem. written daily
for Ths Washington Herald
BY John Kendrick Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

In a town In the heart Of Russian
salt fields many houses are built Of
salt.
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care of the ,pu.pmlni "t any COM
pany.'
Pine Where do | so?"
come right along with me"
Gaspard was delighted. Here he
was. marching along with his cap
tain. both Mere from Paris. Gas
rard felt extremely proud. When
,hcs passed through the gates " the
barracks The sentinel on guard saluted
the officer and Gaspard replied with
q very super!uI smile.
In the yard ~ the barrackS the
Captain pointed out a group Of men.
Here are our soldiers" he said.
The group included men from Paris.
from provincial towns and from the
country. Two days later, thanks to
Caspard. they had all become real SOL
diers.
To get the equipment together he
had reQuisit,ons; pay wagons n the
military effects were gathered quickly.
Gaspard employed WI but Parisians
as his assistants and no time was
lost. The work vas carried out with
an uninterrupted Are of amusing re-
marks Nv Gaspard and his aids. fore
most amonc whom was Burette. the
JOURNALIST. His admiration for Cas-
pard was boundless and his enthu-
s.asm as Grca, as that OF his friends
"So they want war, the alboches?
Wen. we'll give them war. And wei
go to it in the right way, we'll equipped
and well armed. Come on. boys. nj
up the wagons, Wen set the swine
I'm used to this" said Moreau, VIII,
had lcrn IA stagehand nj the thatcle'
Theatre in PARIS. Overture, begin
ucrs. down stage
I'm waiting for the ballet" saiC
Gaspard. land believe me there1l b'
some dancing with the German girls.
How rto,it me-" said Hurc,t"
you'll como in for the last|curtaiI
can!"
' Greatly amused by these remark!
the men worked on feverishly, piiip!
IN into the wagons the various ar
tlcles of equipment which they wer'
collecting.
4 large bundle NJ %nlghtcaPs ARRESTED
M0rcau's attention.
what are these good for in sum
mer?'
"Don't interfere" exclaimed Gas
pard. Don't you know thai AS
coffee filter nothing can heat Il night
cap"
The work Vas owe and the entir
s~torehouse had been emptied. As
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your braid, So don't come here put
ting on any airs with your rotten
railroad that takes twelve hours tn
get up here from Paris III
talk ahou, the station master so long
as feel Ike it and II YOU object
/" my talking about hus WIFE It's
probably because you're mixed up IN
that business yourself. So just lie
low. you poor fool. Were going to
the from, 10 nght, TO get killed, while
you'll he here punching holes in
tickets"
Come on, Gaspard. cool or" said
the journalist.
We'll, you've got here just in time ,
take me away or there'll be trouble.
They went out together.
In the square loud cries greeted
| them.
Here he is. Don't hurry, We'll wal,
all night
What do YOU mean" said Gaspard
What are you waiting for me or
Go right ahead. III catch up with
YOU. What do YOU want TO know: The
road To Berlin Straight ahead. anC
don't turn around
His green eyes were shining liz,
those of a wolf,
Suddenly he burst out laughing
: After A search in his pockets IN
called ou, to Burette, the journalist
Look here. | swiped his whistle
Here's where my val hooty begins
Don't worry. sport, we're going L
have some time"
Typical of all that Mas to come, THU
was the spirit OF Paris asserting il
sci. in the provinces frank gay
cty and cyer undismayed checrfulncss
laughing at the battle. sconing at thu
enemy, trying out The joke uf the en-,
of the war before it ever had begun.
(;aspaid was OF high stature, a
! bchooves a man who IN ever read,
! not only to joke NJ the expense n
those smaller than he hut also 4
meet an their own ground those of hi
own size. Although his hards w.i,
those Of a man who does not WSrI
with his brain ne had the brain Of on
who knew we'll how to use his hand,
With heavy set features, "A sesrchini
eve. a rrbcllious head Of hair and "A
experiment little mustachc, the mos
remarkable thing about him was hi
nose, which was obnoxiously long an
Of the hooked variety. II seemed
lean to the left, AZ though 1t were try
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parting johc GIspard took a .arSe
piece Of cardboard upon which ne
inscribed in heavy black letters the
words ITO Let, Furnished" and sus-
pended II on the front door OF the
building. When everything had been
Carried to the company the work had
been accomplished So quickly and 30
we'll that even the Captain could not
conceal his surprise.
Don, worry, Captain said Gas
pard. Send me the men one by one
and III Fix them up in less than no
time
Gaspard display { the same activity
in supplying the men with the vari-
Gus articles of clothing to which they
were entitled. No time was lost. Try
this shirt on quick and get n move
! ON he would say, and when the men
would risk a mild protest to the enert
that the article submitted MAS rather
short Gaspsrd would shout: What
do you mean, short ioull hc hot
enough when the fighting starts and
you'll bless mo for it."
Another found the shirt too long
and this time Gaspard exclaimed Yes.
and | suppose that when winter comes
you'll want another piece sewed onto
IT."
Rurettc was the only one To receive
better treatment at his hands. While
the newspaper man Mas saying This
is all right. it's a fine fit" Gaspard
exclaimed:
shut up. What do yon know
about it? You're a journalist! I'm
going tn 1T you ny according TO my
own IDEAS, because You're "A pal and
not proud either, although You are 4
college man. | know you and
know oU !" trcat Won"
But what's the use" ..,
Re quiet and do as I say.
Take it of quick. III lind better fol
,ou."
Wei, you're not cong To send it al
back
I'm do just as | feel like doing
| tell YOU that you're my pa! Aul
when | meet one | know IL. It's no
because we're coin To war hat In
coins TO forget either. TAX,
these trousers, they'll just fl you
My pals are sacred to me
lust as much as my old woman an,
my kids, Here, try this Goa
on. ! may he joking here
but. believe me-, when It ONE to tn