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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

over the ears at the side. and the
back hair placed in several coils
across the head above the nape Of the
neck This arrangement is appropri-
ate for youthful faces and. for the lit
tie maid from seven years TO twelve
or so the Bobby" styles are liked. IL
the child has long hair nothing is pref
tier than two loose braids bound about
the head .-Woman's World for May.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

Cards regulating the consumption
of meat have been issued in Wurtem-
berg, Germany.
Henry Hill Watson, oldest resident
of Oswego, n. Y. celebrated his 101st
birthday.
Fire of accidental origin caused
$4,000 damage to military supplies
stored at Ottawa
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

If stains of grease are not old and
hard go over thoroughly with common
white chalk and let It remain few
hours. Then brush chalk until it is
completely brushed out of the fabric;
chalk and grease will entirely dis.
appear.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

George E. Edwards, republican, was
elected mayor of Kansas City over
Henry L, Jost, democratic incumbent.
The United States Steel Corpora
ton will erect at Chairon. Pa, the
largest by-product coking plant in the
world a-.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18
LOCAL NlDGENtRkL

The Hawaiian Band gives a public
concert at 1880 tonight in the Manoa
Park. ....
Honolulu Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch
Masons, has regular meeting at 7;50
tonight.
Honolulu Commandery No. l,
Knights Templar, meets at this
afternoon. ...-
Phoenix Lodge has it's regular meet
ing tonight in the hall at the corner
of Beretania and Fort streets.
The speciality department of the
Acetylene Light and Agency Company
has been placed in charge of Clifton
H. Tracy. ~. "...
Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge, |. o.
o. F., meets at 1880 tonight. There
will be a card party, starting at $50.
Members are invited. II.
W. s. O'Brien and son are today on
their way to Hilo to see the Volcano.
Mr.. O'Brien is editor of the Evening
Democrat of Marysville, Cal, and ar
rived here in the Manoa. 49,.
Personal property valued at $14, 329,-
rs comprises the estate of the late Ed
mund f. MeIanphy,. according to an
inventory which has been filed in
circuit court by the Trent Trust Com
pany, administrator. ......
Raymond. C.. Brown, secretary OF
the Chamber of Commerce, is leaving
on the Kinau this afternoon for Kauai,
where he plans to interest the peo-
pie in Honolulu's plans fol-. the cello
bration of Kamehameha Day.
The Japanese Temperance Society
of Hawaii, which has not been active
recently, will begin work again. The
officers of the organization held a
meeting this week at the Nuuanu
street Japanese church and talked
over plans. ..... ... -"<
As the question of whether or not
automobiles belonging to army Off
in the supreme court, Tax Assessor
Wilder has informed the judge-advo.
cate that no penalty will be added to
the tax because of non-payment,
Senator James L. Coke is back
from Maui, where he accompanied the
public utilities commission last week.
Commissioners Forbes and Gignoux
caught the Mauna kea last night at
Lahaina, Maui, and will return next
Saturday Capt Henry P. OSullivan
is with them as clerk.
"Hawaii-Her Many Unique Condi-
lions and Interesting Feature" will
be the general topic of series OF
lectures to be given by Vaughan Mac
Caughey of the College of Hawaii at
the state normal schools in Washing
ton and Oregon. He will also visit
the University of Washington and the
marine biological station at Friday
Harbor on Puget Sound. His trip now
includes Portland, Seattle, Tacoma,
Bellingham and Spokane.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

Every abie-bodied male citizen in
Maryland between the ages of Is and
IS is lianle for military service under
a bin rushed through at the closing
session OF the state legislature.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

If vessels in which milk is to be
boiled are first well creased with but.
ter, the milk will not burn. This hint
is especially useful when one is max.
ing hasty or minute pudding, corn
starch, etc. s..s.. FL. .-....
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

A black leather travelling bag can
always be kept in capital condition
by rubbing one teaspoonful of milk
well into the bag. After it has
thoroughly dried it should be polished
with a channels leather. =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18
ODDS AND ENDS

Kid gloves may be cleaned when
slightly soiled with a small piece of
oiled silk wound tightly about the
finger and rubbed vigorously over
the surface of the glove. ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

Boiled olive oil to which a few
drops of vinegar has been added is
fine for highly polished surfaces.
Apply in moderate quantities and rub
with a soft flannel cloth. ...... -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

and laid over the place while the
shoe in on the foot will expand the
leather and give relief.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

II shoe pinches in any particular
part, cloth wrung out in hot water
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-05-18

Rhodesia's gold output in March
amounted to S0,205 ounces valued at
235,36S pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
mo Civilians" Rule
Is Strictly Enforced

The mo civilians allowed" rule was
so rigidly enforced that many former
officers in the District militia were
unable to gain admittance before the
visiting hour. 6:l5 p. m. &C.
Among those denied admission was
Roy Heron. formerly an active major
In the guard and now retired lieu
tenant colonel subject to call with that
rank II volunteers are needed.
Major Cashier. u. $. A.. adJutant gen
eral Of the militia, appeared In civilian
attire. and had no easy time gettine
past the sentries. He was halted. like
all other men dressed in civilian clothes,
Upon making his identity known. Major
Cashier started the machinery neces-
sary to get him In.
The private who challenged him COM
municated with the corporal. the cor.
poral told the sergeant, the sergean,
told the lieutenant and ''Oh, yes, major
come right In. Sorry to have delayed
you, hut It's orders. was the result.
Major Cashier is a big. jolly. jovia
person and mighty popular with the Of
ficers and men alike. He Is not out
with the District militia because he ha,
the national guard of Virginia, Della
ware. Pennsylvania. Maryland. and sew
eral other States on his hands and mus
see that they are properly modified
for Federal service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23

Mail intended for the District militia
men should be fully directed to insure
its reaching the proper person. A. H.
Smith. in charge Of the Y. M. Z. A.
tent at the mobilization camp, who
will be the postmaster for the militia
men until they return to Washington,
has instructed the soldiers how to have
their letters, postcards. and packages
addressed.
1t is not enough to address a letter
to John Smith. Fort Myer. Va, nor
John Smith. Third Infantry. d., Z. N.
G. The only way a writer can be sure
his or her missive will reach the person
Il is intended for Is to state the COM
pany and battalion, In the case OF IN
fantrymen, or the name OF the other or
ganization to which the guardsman Is
attached. For Instance: John Smith.
Company A, First Battalion. Third In
fantry, District Of Columbia National
Guard, Fort Myer. Va" Is the proper
way to address letter to John Smith.
Specific information must be given In
the address because OF the similarity OF
names and for the proper distribution
of the mail.
Secretary Smith will receive mail
twice daily. The first mail will arrive
at Fort Myer at s a. m. and the second
at s p. m. He will send out mail from
the camp at the same hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Troops Win First Battle
Against Mosquito Army

The Mosquito Fleet" from Fort
Myer made it's appearance in the Dis
trict militia mobilization camp today
and rendered some valuable services
The members of the fleet" spread
large quantities of thick. black crude
oil on every puddle OF water larger
than a foot square on the camp site.
Evidently there was heavy mortality
recorded in Mosquitoville. for as a re-
suit of the fleets" activities the
Jersey Jumbos" which made life
miserable for the guardsmen Wednes-
day night were not among those pres
The Mosquito Fleet" is commanded
by Corporal Bell, of Company G., Sec
ond Cavalry, stationed at Fort Myer,
He has four assistants, Privates l.. w.
Perry and Louis Tave. of Company c,
and Privates Albright and Bracket
OF Company r.
Their equipment consists OF two
small two-wheeIed vehicles drawn by
horses and two barrels OF crude oil.
Upon approaching stagnant pool
OF water, the fleet" Ares a broadside
OF crude oil from buckets.
As II to thwart any plans Of retreat
the mosquitoes might make, the "fleet
charges the insects with small arms
consisting of boughs from nearby
trees. The boughs are swabbed uI
and down and across the pools and
the fre OF the fleet" Is then concen'
tratsd on the grassy banks OF th'
hodles OF water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Only Five Telephones
At D. c. Guard Camp

The telephone and telegraph arrange
ments at the militia concentration camp
Mt Fort Myer are different from those
made at the guardsmen's encampments.
There are only five telephones on the
field, and these are connected with the
switchboard at Fort Myer, West s9o.
The telephones have been placed IN
the tents of General Harvey. Col Glen
die y. Young, Major Harry Coope, adj
jutant general: Major Walker. the First
Separate Battalion commander. ana
Cant. oliver Terry, of the Signal Corps.
The 1uartermaster's office and COM
missary departments have no tele-
phones. They were the first places
equipped with telephones at the militia
mems cncarpmenas, Sergeant Young.
of the Fort Myer signal Corps. who IN
stalled the five telephones, saws ne
has no more instruments. and that ne
was Instructed to install only five.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany,. through william Niemeyer and J.
w. Lunsford. district manager. has ar
ranged to establish a telegraph oiiice
on the field for the use OF the militia
men,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
CAMP COMPLETES
ITS WATER SYSTEM
Abundance Of Fresh, Filtered
Water From Fort Myer at
Radio Headquarters Now.

The water system at the militla's con-
centration camp was completed today
There In now an abundance of fresh
filtered water from the Fort Myer
waterworks.
Capt. r. NJ. Nevils. Of the Quarter
master Corps. has placed hydrant at
each OF the company Kitchens. Other
hydrants,. numbering in all about nifty.
are conveniently placed all over the
field.
Great Importance In attached to the
water supply in camps and Captain
Nevils rushed the big Job 30 as tn sup
ply pure water at the earliest possible
moment. Eight hydrants were in oper-
alton yesterday and guardsmen lined
up in squads to take turns at the
spigots.
Men Kept Busy.
Practically every minute the militia
men were not drilling or engaged In
other military duties they were kept
busy digging the trench. mile and a
half long and three feet deep in which
TO place the 5-inch main through which
the water runs from Fort Myer to the
camp.
As a result of their labors practically
all of the guardsmen had blisters on
| their hands and kinks In their backs.
The water. drainage and sanitation
systems at the camp are complete In
every detail. There Ii a look OF perma-
nence about the entire camp. The OF.
ficeis of the militia have been instructed
| TO have the camp made and kept like a
regular field headquarters, and IL is un'
derstood that II the District militia IL
sent to the Mexican border the Wal
Department will use the camp for tho
mobilization OF other troops there. either
| regulars. militia or volunteers.
An elaborate drainage system has beer
4 nut into operation to prevent the stag
nation OF water around the camp.
Must Have Cups.
Strict orders have been given and arr
being rigidly enforced. that guardsmer
shair not drink at the hydrants withou
cups.
A number OF mllitiamen who startet
to hold their hands over the faucet AM
drink In that fashion were summaril!
Iordered to cut that out" The sanitar!
officers say allowing the water TO rui
This cup-shaSed hand caused streams o
water in the camp which would stagnat
land jeopardize the health of the soldiers
Each company has provided itself witt
n garbage incinerator. This consists .
a hole about four feet deep and te
feet square. All the garbage accumu
lating after each meal Is thrown int
these holes and n roaring fire Is starte
with pine wood soaked in kerosene. tn
garbage is devoured by the flames 1
a few moments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Rapid Promotion for
Militiaman Streeks

Benjamin II. Streeks. a former cap
tain In the District militia, who re-en-
listed Tuesday as a private In the sup
ply company. was promoted to SER
geantcy yesterday.
When he re-enllsted. the guardsmen
who knew his record as captain pre-
to higher grading than that of pri-
waite. They did not. however. expect
him to jump the rank OF corporal and
land a sergeantcy after twenty-four
hours service.
That is what happened to him. how
ever. and his friends are still predicting
that there arc even better things In
store for him.
Sergeant Streeks, who WINS driving a
wagon yesterday morning, assumed
control over squad OF wagons and
teamsters in the afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
District Artillerymen
Learning Maneuvers

Batteries A and B of the Field Ar
tillery are hard at work drilling under
the tutelage OF Sergeant ]. r. Wander
hoof. who has been detailed from Fort
Myer further to instruct them.
The sergeant said today all OF the
orc disnieying remarka BILE aptitude
in perfect ng themselves in the artillery
drill and that he expected to have his
men thoroughly broken In WITHIN d
short time. =,
All the men in bo'h batteries arc
che .rful and contented. Especially are
they enthusiastic ABOUT tne.r srup.
one of the men was heard to remark
that he never thought potatoes, meat;
and bread chopped up together couid
taste so good"
take a turn or two around the company
street at double time. after which they
60 through the setting up exercises
before breakfast. This probably ac-
counts for the rapidity and relish with
which each meal is eaten.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
CATARRH A BLOOD DISEASE
Drive II From Your System.

Because Catarrh affects the nose and
throat. causing sores in the nostrils.
stoppage OF air passages. and gathering
In the throat. II has been common prac-
tice TO treat Catarrh with salves,
washes. and sprays applied TO these
parts This mode OF treatment cannot
give permanent relief. and IL liable to
aggravate the trouble. Catafrh cannot
be trified with. II allowed to run on y
will disease the bronchial tubes. sett
on the lungs. and affect the stomach =
indeed Il is a very serious disease. Dop't
treat Il locally. The one treatment that
has proven effective in the treatment OF
Catarrh Is s. S. s.. the greatest blood
purifier and blood tonic known. II 10
iieves the cause % Catarrh by renourish-
ing the blood, renewing It's vigor, giving
new life to the red blood corpuscles and
stimulating the flow so that II has the
vitality to throw OF the poison and
germs from the system, 1t Is literally
| : blood bath. You quickly feel results.
Headaches disappear, the gathering In
the throat stops, the nostrts heal s.
s.. S. is n natural blood tonic and has
proven effective in the treatment OF all
blood affections. Eczema letters, rash
scrofula. Get s. s. s. at your druggists.
| IL you need expert advice write, the
Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga,-Advta
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
"LORD ONLY. KNOWS
HOW MUCH | SPENT"
Has Been Paying Out Money
For Years, He DeeAAres.

Honestly, II had not Gvtten this
medicine DrecC. don't believe could
have kept on with my work" said John
Herbert, who works at the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing. ut b a fact
| feel like I srcuid tell everybody what
n has done for me. For years I've been
spending money for every medicine ia
hear about that was good for stomach
trouble and constipation. Lord only
knows how much l have spent, and
none did much good. My stomach
would IN up with gas and pain me
something awful. no matter how care
full was Of my food. was always trou-
oled with constipation and was taking
medicine continually for relief, l kept
hearing &C the wonderful results others
we're getting frcn: Dreco. so began
taking 1t. and from the very first II
helped me. It was quicker than any
thing l ever took. I've finished two
bottles and am almost entirely well,
Dreco Ia one fine medicine.
All O'Ionnel, Drug Stores sell Dreco
Also Aliens. In Alexandria and. and
Bury's in Anacostia-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
District Guardsmen Show
A Heavy Coat of Tan

The District militiamen began 10 take
on a preceptible coat of tan lay as
result of two days activities In the
field. There Is little or no shade on the
camp site and practically all OF the
drilling and other work has to be done
undVr the blistering rays OF the sun.
The guardsmen's faces were red to-
day and some OF the thin-skinned oyes
were beginning to peel"
Faces and arms sniarted considerably
last night and many were the raids on
the cook tents to secure quantities OF
lard with which the militiamen anointed
themselves.
Some of the militiamen presented q
freakish appearance Their faces, ex-
cept an inch beneath and above their
eyes. being bright red or brownish
while the flesh near their eyes was un-
touched by the sun. The reason for
this was that scores of the citizen
soldiers wore automobile goggles or sur
glare glasses while out In the sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Looks After Guards
Souls and Stomachs

The Rev. George Dudley. pastor OF Ct.
Stephens Episcopal Church In Wash
ington. Is at the District militia
mobilization camp with the rank Of
captain and in the dual capacity Of
chaplain and chief cook.
Captain Dudley has charge of the
officers mess. ana enjoys a reputation
for providing about the best meals
served in the fitld. Ho-buys the raw
foodstuffs from the commissary depart
ment. and superintends their cooking.
He has engaged an experienced cook
who prepares many tasty and attractive
dishes with the materials and equip
ment at his command.
Captain Dudley Is popular with the
enlisted men and officers alike. and his
sermons attract large khaki-clad con-
gregations to the Y. NJ. &. A. tent.
He says he is with the militia to stay
until It is ordered back to Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Mems and Gossip
From Radio Camp
Mail Intended for Militiamen Should Be Fully d.
rected, Says Postmaster Smth-Teamsters and
Horseshoers Wanted-"No Civilians Al
lowed" During Day.

vey IL anxious To get II into operation
as quickly as possible so the transfers
and horsoshoers may familiarize them
selves with their duties.
At present the militia's hauling 10
being done by three motor trucks, each
with capacity of six tons. and the
army wagons at Fort Myer. This ar
rangement cannot be continued indefi-
nltely. ard, besides, the District militia
Is entitled ~ It's own wagon train. II
viii need the wagon train badly IL II Ia
ordered tc the Mexican border, where
each organization has to shift for It.
self
General Harvey today expressed his
qualification ever the allotment OF
fifty wagons to carry the militia's
tents and ctl;er impedimenta, and the
food supplies. The horses. have not
yet been issued. but they are expected
before many days, and General Harvey
Is anxious to Rave sufficient teamsters
and horscshoers enlisted as soon as he
sets the animals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Drawn From Quartermaster.
Boy Eats Wild Carrots
Ascend Time and Dies

CLEVELAND. June 23.-Three years
ago Carl Zapt ate some wild carrots,
but his life was saved after a hurried
trip to City Hospital. Recently he ate
some more. but he died fifteen minutes
after being again taken to the same
i'm stitution, The dead boy was seven.
According to City Hospital doctors;
tho wild carrot is a poisonous weed
easily m staken for sweet anise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23

hesitate to use Reslnol Soap and resinol
ointment. There Is nothing in them TO
injure the tenderest surface. Resinol
Is a Doctors prescription which for
over twenty years has been used by
careful physicians In treating skin ar
fcctions. They prescribe Resnol freely
knowing that its soothing. healing ac-
ton is brought about by medication so
bland and gentle as 10 be suited to the
most delicate or irritated skin-even OF
a tiny baby. Every druggist sells Resi-
mol Soap and Resinol Ointment. Samples
free. Dept. 2s-R. Re4nol. Baltimore. Nd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Interior Chief Clerk to
Address Clerk-Militiamen

Many employees of the Interior De-
partment are in the District militia
camp, and F.. ]. Ayers. chief clerk OF
that department. win hold meeting
with them in Major Harry Coopes
tent next Monday morning at II o'clock.
The employees say they do not Know
the exact purpose OF the meeting or
what the chief clerk will have to say.
They believe, however, that his remarks
will concern their status as Government
employees, while with the militia, and
that their Jobs will be waiting for them
Among the Interior Department en-
pioyes is Joseph Shafer. a private ln
Company NJ, Third Infantry; VINO Eo'
men left the L street armory Wedpes-
day afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
College Boys Make Up
District Cavalry Troop

One OF the most interesting divisions
OF the camp at Radio is Troop A. cav
airy. This troop IL made up almost en-
tirely of college boys. most OF them
from Washington colleges.
Some time ago a canvass was made
OF George Washington University. and
somsthing like 65 per cent of the pres
ent roster OF the troop responded.
Eleven candidates for commissions In
the troop were given a theoretical and
practical examination today and yester
day. The boards decisions are expect
ed late today.
The candidates were 7. F. Britting-
ham, G.. A. Bell. A. +. Erentzlin. Lam
don Moore s. II. Ray. u. ]. Rhees. J.
W. Thompson. John Tunstall. ]. A.
Roth. A. c. Smith. G. w. jacobson.
Tho examining board was composed
of Lie;,t. Col. Anton Stephen, Major W.
A. McCathran. and Major Harry Coope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
Uncle Sam Will Pay All
Militia Clothing Bills

Uncle Sam will pay all the clothing
bills for the District militiamen nus
tered into the Federal service. This
includes not only uniforms and shoes.
but underwear. socks. and all other
articles Of wearing apparel needed.
The army regulations provide that
Immediately upon being mustered In a
soldier Is to receive 80 worth Of cloth
ing. This means two olive drab field
uniforms. known to regular soldiers rs
20. Dis" a dress uniform of blue. cam
paign hat. and dress cap, two suits of
underwear, two shirts. and several pairs
OF socks
The militiamen will also he allowed TO
draw $50 worth OF clothing n wear.
Should they be mustered out of the
service before they have drawn cloth
ing to the full value OF their allowance.
they will be paid the difference.
About e5 per cent OF the militinmen
have uniforms. Rifles and sidearma
have been issued everyone. however.