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The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
WAR college CLERKS
Hold SOCIAL SESSION
Annual Get Acquainted" Meeting for
Army Employees.

Employees of the Army-gwar College
Will henceforth hold an annual social
meeting for the purpose of becoming
better acquainted outside their profess
sional contact, IL was decided at the
hrst annual meeting of the clerks,
with their families and friends at the
New Ebbitt House last night NJ. Bar
tow Mercer, chief clerk of the War
College, was toastmaster.
The gathering was marked by a
banquet. brief talks by invited guests.
and dance. Major Andrew Moses.
secretary OF the Army War College
division of the General Staff, and Ma
jor Palmer z. Pierce, welcomed the
occasion of a social meeting of the
clerks with army officers, Their talks
were devoted to consideration OF So
cial relations among the employees.
A feature of the meeting-w was the
presentation of an embossed set of
resolutions to Mr.. Mercer, VINO has
been connected with the Army War
College since its establishment in 1902
The guests were: Maj. Andrew Mo-
ses, Maj. Palmer Pierce. John Ton
kin, Mrs. NJ. Barlow Mercer, Miss Mar
garet ourand, Mrs. Julian P. Green,
Mrs. Frank B. Essex, Miss Swart, Mrs
Brandes, Miss Reesch, Miss Sengstack.
Miss Young. Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Capt
E. W. Fullam. Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
Fletcher, Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Wolf, Mrs.
Defer, Mrs. McCleery, M. Barlow Mer-
Ger, Gen. c. H. Ourand. Capt. E. w.
Fullam, Frank B. Essex, Julian P.
Green, Harry Sigourney, Mr.. Brandes,
Carroll Gray, Lee Turner, George C.
Billiard, Mr.. Morris, Edgar Baker. Will
liam Jacob. W. Tonkin. Mr.. Giles, Miss
N. Earndollar, NJ. Cook. Joseph Bish-
op. A. B. Williams, Messrs. Fletcher.
Miller. Martin, Wolf. Harry Defer.
Whallen, John Shields, CLANCY, Eisen-
berg. House. Amelung, McCleery and
W. Grey.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
Purely Personal

| Mrs. David 8. Barry and Miss Cora
Barry are spending a few days in New
York City, stopping at the Wolcott
Hotel.
Mrs. David Wooster Todd Is IN Atlantic
City. at the st. Charles Hotel.
Mrs. Richard C. Parker, Of Atlantic
City is visiting in Washington.
Thomas F. Ryan, Of New York, is In
Washington, stopping at the shorehAm.
Mr.. and Mrs E. P. Hazelton have re-
Gently returned from a ten days auto
mobile trip to Pittsburgh
Mrs. John W. Tinet and daughter, An
mabel. have returned to the city from
Rehoboth Beach. Del
Miss Martha Goldman has returned to
Newport Sunday from Boston, where she
made short stay.
Mrs. William Thornwan Davis, who
spent the summer in California. will re-
turn to Washington about October l.
Mrs Poe White is in her home on Flor
Ida avenue. after visiting Narragansett
Pier, jamestown, Newport and several
other places
Maj. c. W. Fenton, U. s. A. comman-
dant at Fort Myer, and Mrs. Fenton re-
turned on Sunday from Mackinaw, Mich,
where they spent several weeks.
Miss Maude Foster has returned to her
home in Massachusetts avenue, after
spending several months in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Edward A. Buchanan. wife of
Lieut.. Buchanan. U. S. A, stationed at
Fort Myer, is visiting relatives in Ten
nessee.
Dr.. Lille NJ BennIng has returned
from Atlantic City.
Harry o. Hine. secretary to the Board
of Education, has been granted a ten
days leave OF absence and will go to
Boston to visit.
Hooker A Doouttle has been made
commercial agent in the Bureau OF
Foreign and Domestic Commerce. The
salary is $500
Dwight NJ. Kyle has resigned as as
sistant in the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
John E. Petritz has resigned his posi-
ton as a director in the playground de-
partment OF the District to take a clerk
ship in the insurance department.
Leroy P. Raynor. OF the Coast and
Geodetic Survey, has resigned.
Mrs. Walter Allen Gait, Of Chevy
Chase, has returned from New Jersey.
William c. Miller, Of Cleveland Park.
has returned to Washington.
Count John s. de Mankowski Of Fort
Lee, New Jersey, WILL visit here next
week.
Lloyd H. AImy has been PROBATIONARY
appointed as fish pathologist at $500 in
the Bureau Of Fisheries, Department OF
Commerce.
Mel Macarthur has been temporarily
appointed as clerk at $500, in the Bureau
Of Navigation at Seattle, Washington.
John B. sorensen has been probation
ally appointed as mate at s1,OOS on light
vessel No. 10.
Arthur J. Fecht has been PROBATIONARY
appointed as laboratory assistant in the
Bureau OF Standards, Department OF
Commerce. at s.. 200; John T. Filgate has
! been temporarily appointed as aid al
$500 and Thomas O'Brien has been pro-
| nationally appointed as laboratory helper
at $500.
The Department Of Commerce yesterday
announced that Albert G. Lauson, clerk
| in the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce at $500, has been transferred
to New York City and W. NJ. Strachar
and Chauncey P. Carter have been pro-
NOTED to commercial agents at 5000 an6
81, 800, respectively.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
CARRIER PIGEON FOUND
EXHAUSTED In CAPITAL

While walking through the Agricultural
Department grounds yesterday morning
Harvey Cote, an engraver employed in
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
found a carrier pigeon helpless from hun
ger and thirst. The bird was taken to
the government establishment, where 1t
was fed. The pigeon. a blue check. was
evidently on a long flight. On one Of its
legs was a band marked, "A-632s," pos
sibly being registered in some far-away
city, as the Washington numbers are
much higher.
Cote and others workers in the en-
craving division will keep the bird until
1t recovers, provided the owner is not
found. Later the bird will be freed to
continue its journey.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
KENSfNGTON RAILWAY.

Chevy Chase cars pass main entrance
Zoo and Country Clubs-conpect at
Lake with Kensington line.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
ARRESTED AS PURCHASER
OF GIN FOR MINORS

While inspecting saloons in southwest
Washington yesterday, Andrew J. Cum
Minis. chairman of the Excise Board. ar
rested Edward Smallwood on charge of
furnishing liquor to minors. 1t is alleged
that Smallwood procured bottle of gin
for two colored boys from the saloon of
NJ. Sullivan, 73 I street southeast
The boys are Richard and Harry Por-
ter, 16 and IA years old With Smallwood
they were taken to the Fifth precinct po-
lice station and will appear in court to-
morrow.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
W-THER CONDITIONS.

District H Columbia. Eastern Pennsylvania
New Jersey. Delaware and Maryland-Fair and
warmer Thursday. Friday overcast, possibly with
showers; moderate southerly winds
Virginia and North Carolna-Fair and warmer
THURSDAY Friday fair; moderate variable winds
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.
Midnight, 43; a m, 43; a. m, q; 6 a m, Il
a m, 4S; 10 a. m. 81; Il noon, s.; p. m, 70
p. m, n; p. m, 6S; p. m, 50; 10 p m, 81.
Highest "a lowest, Al.
Relative humidity: a m, So; D m, 3;
p. m 81.
Rainfall CS p. to p. m-l, o.
Hours Of sunshine l22
Per cent Of possible sunshine, 100
Temperature same date last year-Highest s.
lovFes@ &
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
A. o. Il. Elects Officers.

At a convention Of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians at Eagles Hall. Mon
day night, the following officers were
elected: Vice president, Thomas Nc
Grath, Division No. 3; District fnan-
cial secretary NJ. E. Buckley, Division
No. 7; District treasurer. John D.
OConnor, Division No. 5: District chap
lain, Rev. ]. Walter Daily, Division No.
3. and delegate-at-large, NJ. Raymond
O'Meara. Division No. 6.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-21
BIRTHS REPORTED.
Births reported September %, 1915:
WHITE

Births reported September %, 1915:
WHITE
Samuel L. and Louise B. Shanks, girl.
Conrad and Eva Schroeder, Eirl.
Frances D. and Fannie F. Scott. boy.
Julian and Josephine N. Pouget, girl
FrAnk 6. and Alice G. Motz, boy.
R z. and Lillian F. s. Hail. girl.
Charles @. and Marie g. Harper, boy.
George ". and Lillian A. Cray, girl.
Albert h. and winifred Erskins Rin
JaA A and Catherine Curtin, boz.
Joseph and Minnie Doyno, gid.
Walton Q. and Maymoud J. Carroll, boy.
Robert J. and Minnie N. Butt, boy.
C0LORED.
william and Rsbeca snothrs. bog.
George W. and Ricta Smith, gtrl-
Henry and Bessie McPherson. virl
Georgs 3. and Annis Lea. boz,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16
SECRETARY HO[WORTHY
TALKS Interestingly
Continued from Page |

continued from Page ~
ington and Philadelphia is that more
and more will this travel to and loca,
ton in Florida increase as the various
parts of the state meet the problems
which present themselves in each com.
munity for the proper reception and
care of the homeseeker, investor tour.
list, or whatever he may be.
| found that the East Coast is today
only enjoying it's immense patronage
because of the provision made for the
entertainment of those who 60 there,
Many OF these wealthy people prefer
the West Coast for many reasons but
say that we are not ready yet to take
care OF them. However, | was able IN
tell them that these conditions are
very rapidly met and the story of
Polk Countys Good Roads CAMPAIGN
and the PIT miles of asphalt roads al.
ways found an interesting hearing. A
few Lakeland booklets l took along
with me were eagerly sought and
much surprise shown by the illustra.
ions therein. New towns like Lake.
land with brick and asphalt naved
streets, modern sanitary sewerage
pure water supply, white way in bust.
ness section, strickly modern hotels
ana business houses, etc. ETC., sound.
ed almost incredible to people who
nave been waiting more than 100
years for such things. Still greater
the surprise when told that the mill.
age tor the coming year would be only
twelve and one-half mills.
Now, if you think that IL is easv
TO go to New York or Washington and
get newspaper publicity, want Won tn
try it next time you are there vic
ited number of the newspaper Offices
IN these and other cities and was pen.
orally speaking. very courteouslv ro
ceived. City, news, publicity. and
otner editors protested considerable
interest and listened to the story
winch next morning appeared in a
most inconspicuous part of the paper
ana cieverly condensed into six or
TseVeh lines. | tried every paper in
washington, with the influence and
cooperation of Mr.. Hallam and a gen.
tieman who had been a valued mem.
Der Oh the staff of two of the best pa.
pers' and after weeks hard shedding
nnaiiy secured a promise on the mart
OF the Washington Herald to feature
a story Of the Good Roads Campaign
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16

military Importance of the canal
systems, particularly of Germany. in
time OF war. Quick transportation
.of war materials and men, and the
enormous and undreamed of demand
for supplies have been two outstand-
ing features of the present war.
The military needs az have al
most exhausted every Transportation
resource abroad, and, in addition,
there is the civilian population
which must be fed, clothed and pro-
vlded for in many ways, and in this
transportation forms an essential
part. "
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16
INLAND WATERWAY SYSTEM
Continued from Page [.

In considering the coal districts.
uponwhich large portion of our
merchant vessels depend, the situa-
ton was found to be hopeless. With
out railroads, coal would lie idle at
the mines and ships would lie idle
at their mornings after a very brief
cessation of railroad traffic. A water
system from these mines would ap-
pear to be most imperative mill
tary necessity.
Some of the canals which we
would like to use in time of emer-
gency are leased to railroads by lone
time contracts and the railroads have
not Kept them up or encouraged
their use. 1t would seem a wise
military precaution, also, that rail-
roads leasing canals should be re-
CURED to keep them in operating
condition under penalty of forfeiture
of lease.
Our principal navy yards, private
shipbuilding plants, arms and NUM-
ton factories, powder magazines.
ETC., are located along or near the
Atlantic coast. A system of ade-
quate internal waterways connecting
all these activities would be of value
beyond estimate.
AS concrete example of what It
would mean TO the safety of the ma
tion, I will indicate briefly the value
of sufficiently deep and wide canal
between the Delaware and Chesa-
peake bay would naturally be the
refuge for any injured ships. At such
a time the combined use of thedocks
at Norfolk and Philadelphia might
be votal. An adequate canal be-
tween the two bays would accom-
plish this big step toward prepared
ness.
"The same applies with equal
force to a canal between deep water
in the Delaware river and New York
Harbor and Long Island Sound. This
would add two more exits to guard
by blockader, thus causing a still
further division of his force, and d.
visions of force, as you will readily
understand, are contrary to a prin-
ciple of combat on which success
very largely depends -concentration
"a system of canals connecting
the various ports along our Atlantic
coast would facilitate and safeguard
the passage of submarines, destroy
ers. torpedo boats, fast motorboats,
etc., up and down our coast, wher-
ever and whenever they might be
needed.
Information from abroad clearly
shows the immense economic and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16
IF YOU CANNOT KEEP
SMILING, KEEP OUT
lRY II a Infco,r

(By r. E. Lufsey.)
We all like the man with a smile
on his face,
Who is spreading good cheer all over
the place,
Who, no matter what happens. is
sure of the race
Until the last race has been RIM
How different far is the man with
the blues,
Who has colored his viewpoint with
indigo hues,
And who tells you his troubles in.
stead of the news
He's the fellow that most of us
shun.
When we see Mr.. Bright-face come
marching along,
With a wave of his hand and a bit
of a song,
We feel that this old world can't
be very far wrong,
And we go at our task with a vim:
But when Mr.. Long-face comes wan.
dering in
To tell US his troubles, at once we
begin
To feel that this old world is reek.
ing with sin,
And our life is all blackened and
grim.
$50. If you want the best in your of
flee or shop,
The chronic complainer you surely
must drop
From your list of acauaintances
Tell him to stop
When his troubles he's talking
about.
Then here's something else that will
help you lot
TO keep the old grouch-box from
spelling his rot
Hang prominent sign in a promi-
spot:
IF you cannot keep smiling keep
out. !"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16

in next Sundays issue. I hone thew
will not simply lie about it but that
it may be copied in our. local papers
next week. Every single word that
looked like an attempt to boost Flori.
da generally, or any section thereof
|An particular, was frowned upon, but
really believe that l got by with this
paper and also with the American
Motorist, having circulation of CO..
600. This story, it is believed, will in.
terest thousands of Automobiles all
over the country and result in attract
ing many OF them hither to enjoy our
hne roads. The best roads I
went over in new York State. Wash.
lngton and Pennsylvania, were the az.
phalt roads built by one of our Polk
county contractors, E. C. Humphreys
OF Hackensack N. j., who took us over
one hundred miles of roads of the
same type of construction. Some of
these roads, he stated, were built FIVE
years ago and they are apparently in
perfect condition. I found also splen.
d'd roads of the same type on hun.
dsed mile trip from Harper's Ferry
w. Va, through Frederick to Haeers.
town, Maryland, and about fifteen
other smaller towns.
For gracious and generous hosnita,.
ity' Tor an opportunity to make the
most OF my trip from personal as wei,
as Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
STANDPOINT | am deeply indebted to
Mr. w. +. Hallam, who was both
Kind and helpful to me as well az
o'hers Oh the party who did not, how.
ever impose on him so long.
| hope to have other things tn sav
worth while, at later date, but now
l am back at my desk feeling fit, han.
Ply and proud that l live in Lakeland
ana nave had this splendid opportuni.
" OF representing the best and tho
largest interior town in the State m
people who talk in those millions
winch are surely coming to Florida
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16
GuAVA VINEGAR

mash the guavas, then take this
lnasn and cover well with water. r.
one gallon add 1 cup syrup or eoniva
iehtin sugar. Put this in a vessel and
Tie a cloth over the top of vessel 10,
stand until it develops a strong vine
gar odor, about a week or ten dor.
then press through jelly bag. return
,ne nauid to the jar and add strips q,
brown paper inches by 1,2 inches
dipped in syrup. a mother win forn,
around this paper, let this stand rn.,,
1t becomes sharp or until it become.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16


Executive Committee of Affiliated
chamber of Commerce of Florida--D
Z. Gillett, Tampa, chairman: ! II
Humphries, Bradentown; w. F. Mil
Ter Valrico; F. NJ. Allen, Orlando
secretary.
committee on PUBLICITY. D
ease, Fort Myers, chairman: Clvde
Glenn' Seminole Heights, Tampa: A
j. Holworthy, Lakeland; N. v.
Hawthorne, Plant City; l.. s. AIT.
meyer, Clermont.
committee on registration-I, G
Light, Ocala, chairman; Francis w
Perry, Fort Myers; G. s. Gardner
Arcadia; j. H. HUMPHREYS Rradon.
town; Aionzo Wilder, Plant City.
committee on Finance-Dr. l.. A
6izs, Tampa, chairman; G. G. Ware
Ieesourg; George F. Kellogg, Avon
ARK Jos. l. Granger, Lake Magda.
lene Route 1, Tampa; F. M Allen
NOrlando. n
Committee on Traffic and Rura,
lAnairs-H. E. Galyean. Plant civ
scnairman; c. S. Hoskins. Tamna
%. e. Stahl, R. R. 1. Lake Mae'
aaiene, Tampa; D. B. Rood. Braden.
Town; A. D. Peterbaugh. Kathleen
Committee on ManufacturersMmr
M Sample, Haines City, chairman
russell H. Tarr. Tampa: Col Harrr
NV. Kirby, zephyrhills; Frank Rran,
uon' brandon; s. B. Thomson
, ;. committee on Agriculture. Farm
Lie and County Fairs--N. J. Tbomn.
Son' frostproof, chairman; Howard
! urry' South Florida fair Tomno.
r, r. Blanton valrico; G. p. MACK
n r,n' n r. No. l, Box 17s, Tamna
u, n Z. McMurray, Kathleen
Special committee on sea.vo,, :,
Inip canal from st, Lucie Inlet to
:n'a Rassa-Francis w. Perry
rort Myers, chairman; n. n 81, ;
r reririend' Estero: J. z. Heitman
Fort Myers. ''h'an'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16
Gladys Writ
To P. CO..
Dear Mr.. Weaver:
(Promlnent Citizen

I have been wanting to Vi
for the longest while as
sympathize with a man in
sition. How many men cod
what you do, a long hot
hot laundry, a day full Of d
tribulations. 1t is enough
the starch out of any man
Mr.. Weaver, that all the 700
in town are in sympathy va
The other night l happens
sitting in Mum park and
hind me hidden by a mask
berry sat one of Lakelands
est sons holding the hand
Lakeland's budding daughlHj
IDENTIFY they were unaVA|
presence, as during the couh
conversation she remarRH
G., I must not lay N!
your manly bosom; it VIII Y
shirt" He said in return
do you expect the LAUNDRY
a-going If we don't pauOp]
So you see. Mr.. Weaver "
thinks of you. / have Wv
you many times and wonu'I
would be policy to connu'
What I am about to tel
course, is strictly confldepu-
summer while | was in lam
| a shirtwaist to the LAUNDRY y
when it came back it had y
dry mark Rob, 1913 ~.
the back of the neck
waist on and one night = :,
fed to see the mark trans |.
my neck. I can't imagine ', :,
of ink was used but it is "
to eradicate this mark from !,
Now you know it is yer! !,
ing for a young girl TO ns :,
like Rob. 1916" on the 20
neck. I have spent man, :,
nights figuring how / cOu.. =.
of this. Can you help y,
have heard you are of a Ssi. !.
thetic nature, Mr.. Wea'e''
will condescend to help = :,
a little note in the pink !,
you receive in a bundle nla
"" Tuesday next. Mean J.
you are tired and worn =,
your days work is endeu' =,
heat of your place oil O i
a nice cool bottle OF ne
at the same time thinA !,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16

sneear' from to s weeks or LONGER
'u Mo1 inter or strain and bottle.
. olh:-some claim that it takes
ny, years to make vinegar, but you can
nave a fair product in to 9 wasS-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-09-16
COMMITTEES SOUTH FLORIDA
CHAMBER COMMERCE.
President Miller Brings Prominent
Business Men to Aid of Organiza-
ton to Do the Work

PRESIDENT w. F. Miller of the
south Florida Chamber of Commerce
mas appointed the following standing
committees:
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-03

we will meet with the secretary Of
the navy and guarantee to manufac-
ture armor at a price which will be
itself quite as low as the lowest price
at which the government could pos
sibly make ii, taking into account all
proper charges.
We make the foregoing proposition.
rather than have our plant rendered
useless.
We have invested over S7,0G0,000 in
that plant. as inventoried today, not
taking into account large sums-cer-
tainly $4,000, OO0-eXpended for plant
and equipment abandoned because Of
becoming obsolete.
Our armor plant is useless for any
other purpose. The United States is
our only customer and if that custom
er is lost the plant becomes valueless.
Our offer in effect is to make arnor
for the United States at a price the
government itself shall name as fair.
BETHLEHEM STEEL co.
Chas. NJ. Schwab, Chairman.
Eugene G. Grace, President.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-03

amount substantially lower than is
paid by Japan. Austria. Germany. Eng
land or France.
England buys its Grmor from five
privately owned plants, and is now
paying S503 ton. Germany has two
privately owned plants. and is paying
$3.50 a ton. Japan is the only country
with a government plant. and yet
armor costs her $3.50 ton.
The specifications in the United
States are much more rigid and the
wages paid are very much higher than
those prevailing in any foreign coun-
try.
Second. We now offer to make ar
NOR plate for the United States gov
eminent at 1896 a ton-a reduction of
$50 ton. in spite of the fact that
steel prices are continually going up.
and are today much higher than for
many years.
The proposed price is less than has
been paid for armor by the United
States in ten years. and we agree to
accept this lower price for the next
five years.
Since the war began we have been
able TO get in Europe almost any price
we chose to ask for ordnance. We
have during mat period made no ad
dition whatever to the selling price to
the United States government of any
of the ordnance products which we
manufacture.
Third. If the foregoing price is not
satisfactory, We will agree TO permit
any well-known firm of chartered pub
lie accountants or the Federal Trade
Commission to inventory our plant and
make careful estimates OF the cost oil
manufacture; with that data in hand