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The Washington times., 1917-08-22
STICKS;
ADDS TO CHARGES
AGAINST DANIELS

Emphatic announcement that he
will not resign as president OF the
Navy League was made in a statement
sent to the members OF that organiza-
ton by Col. Robert NJ. Thompson TO-
day.
While stoutly disclaiming the slight
est intention to embarrass or hinder
the Navy Department or the Admin.
istration by engaging in a controversy
over the Mare Island explosion, Col.
Thompson takes occasion to make fur
Their accusations against Secretary
Daniels. He alleges that Secretary
Daniels has refused to cooperate with
the league and says the drastic order
forbidding members OF the orEaniza.
ton TO have any intercourse with the
navy is not justifable.
When ere offered to provide a CON-
mittee and. funds to look after de-
pendent families OF the men who were
enllsting in the navy" Colonel Thomp-
son says, "he refused us the oppor-
tunity. When we offered to donate
$50. O00, 900 OF insurance to the men OF
the navy without cost to them. he re-
fused to permit them TO accept IT."
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
CHIEFS PLAN FIGHT
To WIN EXEMPTION
. OF CITY GUARDIANS

Fearing the effect OF the draft on
the efficiency of the Police and Fire
Departments, Major Pullman and
Fire Chief Wagner are preparing to
urge the exemption of local hremen
and policemen.
One hundred and forty-seven men
are registered from the Police Depart
ment, and 1876 from the Fire Depart
ment. At present there are between
fifty and sixty vacancies in the Police
Department and f1ve prospective va
cancies in the Fire Department.
During the last two years 1t has
been exceedingly difficult to secure
men physically qualified to perform
the duties Of a fireman, and tie Fire
Department. has barely h>sn able to
maintain its force for efficient ser
vice." said Chief Wagner today.
From July 1. 1915, to June 80, 1917,
397 applicants were exarSlned by the
board Of police and fire surgeons.
Only seventy-eight, or 1915 per cent.
were found to possess the necessary
physical qualifications" he added.
The situation has become more serI-
Gus by reason OF the selective draft
which calls for men OF practically the
same age as required by the Fire De-
partment"
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
WOULD SEND 7. R.
AND 100000 U. S.
TROOPS TO RUSSIA

Coincident with reports that conn.,
Dental military advices of the most
pressing character had come from
Petrograd. It was learned today that
accommodation had been made to
the Government from an official
source here that Colonel Roosevelt
and an American expeditionary force
be sent to Russia, says a Washington
dispatch to the New York Sun.
The recommendation. which as
sumed added Importance in some
circles because of the waverinE
morale of the Russian military estab-
lishment, comes from the Administra-
TONS inner circles of advisers on mil
itary and naval problems.
No definite statement is made as
to whether Colonel Roosevelt would
accept duty in Russia, but the col
oners expressed willingness to serve
in ANY constructive military capacI-
ty' is taken as evidence that he
would undertake any work of this
character assigned to him. The
number of American troops spoken of
approximates 1000. They would be
OF the regular military establishment
and not volunteers, and Colonel
Roosevelt's connection with this force
probably would come from special
appointment by the President in nam
ing Roosevelt for a commission.
II is impossible to ascertain authori-
tatively how the suggestion is being
received by the Government. 1t Is
known only that II has been made
and is being considered. There were
limitations today that the Russian
had asked for troops from
the United States.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
SECOND DRAFT CALL
EXPECTED JANUARY |
Army Probably viii Summon AT
Least 100000.

Although the War Department has
not yet got the first drafted men into
the field, there is already talk of the
second call for conscripts, and Jan
uary 1 is regarded as the probable
date for It. The Government is eX-
pected to summon at least 100000
more men to the coIors on that date.
II is believed that by January ! the
members OF the national army who are
soon TO go into camp will have had
sufficient preliminary military train
ing to warrant their being sent to
France for instruction In trench war
fare. officials at the War Department
intimate that these men may partici-
pate in our allies spring offensive.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
VAUDEVILLE SHOW
DELIGHTS SOLDIERS
AT CAMP MEADE

Eight huskies who carried the
plano back to the barracks at Camp
Meade after the performance said II
was q good show. Inasmuch as these
same soldiers had carried the piano
q quarter of q mile to the hillside
open air amphitheater before the en-
tertainment began they were entitled
to express an opinion.
Two motors full OF local talent went
from Washington to Camp Meade last
night under the auspices OF the Dis
trict war service commission.
So immense Is the camp that the
visitors lost their bearings, and had
TO be taken in tow by Capt. H. E.
Ross, IT.. u. 8. R., of Motor Truck
Company 363.
An unexpected number was intro
duction OF q brand DWSoagshJ PfiYr
ate Plunkett Of camhApy Rni Flist
Engineers, assfsted BY
the Keystone-Castls3' Rhs11f Quartet
Its name was II wantnS rEfeEular Girl
from the u. s. A" The writer Is
Private John McCann, of Philadelphia
Private Herman Godfrey, of the
marine corps, and Norris Roland, a
OF the District naval re-
serve, did not wear uniforms while
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
ARMY ALLOWANCE |
! fOR'C[OTHINGI is
TO Be REDUCED

The War Department today In
augurated new policy Of economy
affecting the issue Of clothing "a
soldiers
Because Of the difficulty in procure
ing clothing to- outfit the increased
regular army. the recently federalIzsd
national guard; and the soc, 900 men
who next month will start on their
training as soldiers, the quarter mas
ter general has instructed all depot
duartermasters to NIL reduisitlons
only for the necessities.
In the past the men IN the army and
the national guard when they nrst
enlfsted were given clothing all
lI6~anee OF 'ss.O5 FOR the FIRST six
mDpths. and seven esntsiG day there.
after. II the men did not use the
total Of their allowance In clothing,
the balance was given them in cash
This system was abolished today,
when orders were Forwarded to mini
mike the issue OF clothing to soldiers
to the, ESSENTIALS Each man will be
Feduired TO make; a requisition for
clothing and show that the garments
sought are actually needed
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
OODtAyDS.M
OF SOUTH. ON WAY
TO HIS NEW POST

CHARLESTON. s. c., Aug. ~
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, U. s. A.. re-
Gently transferred from command Of
the Southeastern Department. f. to-
day en- route to Washington. whence
he will 60 to Fort Riley. Kan, to
take a new command In leaving
Charleston he said:
81 regret especially to leave the
South at this time. Ny reception has
been so cordial and both private and
public hospitality so pronounced. the
attitude Of the people so sympathetic,
and their interest in the great strug-
gle before US so deep and sincere,
that I had locked forward TO, the work
which It was announced was to per-
form here with the greatest pleasure
and interest.
81 have been here long enough to
understand the temper OF the people
and I know what can be done with
the men Of this section in making the
best soldiers. The record OF the past
tells this pGrt Of the story"
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
RIFLES ENOUGH FOR ALL,
WAR OFFICIALS INSIST

While admitting that many OF the
members OF the national army will
have to walt some time for rifles, Of
fcials at the War Department today
denied that a shortage OF weapons
exists now. They insist that the ord
nance department is prepared to fur
nish two rifies to each man sent TO
France and that the regular army
now has more than enough weapons.
Shortly after the national army
goes into training camps a steady
steam OF Enfield rifles will be deliv-
cred TO the drafted men. For a time,
however, two or three companies may
have TO use the same rifles for drill.
Ing purposeL
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

putting their act across, and few
soldiers in the audience knew the en-
teftainers were brothers in arrns.
- Miss Dodge, OF washipgton, q Yio-
liniat, had the listeners sfnging sPoor
Butterfly" Mis- Metcaif, q singer,
gathered an impromptu chorus In
Keep the Home Fires Burning"
Cliff Stump was a one-man band with
harp and guitar, and Robert W. Bell
caught the crowd with a favorite
Kipling army ballad. Mrs. Ross was
the pianist. Miss Bliss Finley. secre-
tAry and vice chairman OF the SOL
diers' camps entertainment commit
tee, accompanied the party.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
GUARD UNITS DAILY
AWAIT ORDERS TO
LEAVE FOR CAMP

Orders for further increments OF
the District national guard to move
TO Southern training camps are ex-
peteed daily. Much of the baggage
Is packed and ready to be loaded on
cars.
The leaving of Company L, of the
Third, is believed by those in charge
at Fort Ayer to pressge the early
departure of other units. 1t is sup
posed that single companies will be
sent away as the concentration camps
are made ready.
Major Leroy w. Heron, command
ing officer at Camp OrdRay, on Flor
ida avenue northeast, today said he
han had no intimation of when the
units there would receive orders to
leave. The men are ready to leave
on short notice, however, he added
Recruiting for ali branches OF the
national guard is being pushed by
Lieut. @. H. Mcintyre, officer in
charge. With the Third more than
400 men short OF war strength and
the units encamped on Florida avenue
lacking several hundreds, a strenuous
campaign to obtain recruits will be
made.
Recruiting headquarters for the
Third has been established at the reg
ulsr army tent at Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest Lieu
tenant Mcintyre, stationed there, is
securing the city, looking up every
prospective recruit whose name is
handed to him. The members of the
guard are assisting materially in re-
cruiting work.
Thev have adonted as thar slogan.
Every guardsman must enlist his
friends" II the guard remains here
another month, II is expected that the
ranks will be practically filed by vol
unteerS. Otherwise, they will be
flled from the draft
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
"Grape Juice With"
Gets Jolt From
Post Commanders

Grape Juice. innocuous beverage
of Chautauquans, and second only
to pink tea in its dainty purity,
is about to fall from its high es-
tate.
Officers in command of several
military posts at first smiled with
approval when they saw the en-
listed men Tapping up" large
quantities OF the drink. but be-
gan to get suspicious when the
men began to walk in circles and
insist that they could lick the
German army single handed.
Then the secret came out.
The men had ordered grape
Juice with" and were served with
a drink OF grape Juice in which a
bit OF yeast had been deposited
several days The resultant
chemical action put the otherwise
harmless drink in the class of
"spiritus frumenti," and now the
commanding officers are keeping
closer tab on the drink empori-
.ums adjoining camps to see that
grape juice straight replaces
grape juice with"
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
FIVE HOME DEFENSE
COMPANIES PRACTICE
Mass Meeting to Be Held Tonight
to Aid Movement.

Five companies OF the Home De-
Tense League Rifles held practice
drills in Washington last night. Sena-
tors and Representatives were present
at the drill OF Company C, composed
OF attaches OF the Congressional Of
fices. The drill was conducted by Col
NJ. A. Winter.
Business High School was the scene
Of the exercises by members of Com
pany /, Company B, and Company NJ
Company X, commanded by Capt. c. E
Beckett, drilled in the gymnasium Of
the Central Y. NJ. c. A.
A mass meeting OF citizens to
arouse interest in the home defense
movement will be held tonight in
GonZagG Hall.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
TO DEDICATE QUANTICO
YIN c. A. TOMORROW

Maj. Cen George Barnett, U. S.
NJ. C, will make an address, and the
Marine Band will furnish music when
the new Y. NJ. c. a. building at
Quantico, Va, is formally dedicated
tomorrow afternoon.
The work Of the Y. NJ c. A. at
Cuantico is under direction Of c. H.
Barnes, with Prof. Maurice F. Slater,
Prof. z. DeForrest Holt, James c..
Gripp, and w. S. Slater, as assistants.
Charles Taft, I'd, son OF the ex-
President, is in charge Of the educa-
tIonal swork.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Soldiers Outfit Is
j.. Whitfield Down To
i Plain Necessities

II you were going on a vaca-
ton you would like to take along
a great number OF things which
the Government considers super
fluous for q soldier.
II you wear the uniform of q
United States soldier here is what
you will be allowed to take along
In your knapsack when you leave
for the field:
One extra shirt.
One extra pair OF socks.
One extra suit OF underwear.
Six handkerehiefs.
One razor and shaving brush
One cake OF soap.
Two towels and q washcloth.
One mirror.
One comb and brush.
One toothbrush.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
VRooMAN TO TALK ON FOOD.

Assistant Secretary OF Agriculture
Carl Nrooman will speak on
Food Conservation and Cooperation
Through Community Activity" before
community meeting at the Emery
street, Lincoln road and Randolph
streets, tomorrow evening at 3
o'clock. Mr.. Nrooman has just re-
turned from the Pacific coast, where
he delivered a series OF lectures on
the same subject.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
14o,2so MEN IN NAVY.

The enlisted strength OF the navy 10
now 140,230, IL was announced today,
343 recruits having been gained n
three days. The most serious need Of
the navy now is cooks, bakers, and
mess attendants
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Vital Records.
Birthh

George z. and Ireno I. Altman, bon
william g. and Lucia Howard, girl
Joseph and Stefania DiGiuliAn, girl.
John D. and Julia F. Bland, girl.
John and Ethel B. RAulin, girl.
Lawrence A. and LORNA NJ. Dillon, boy.
Frederick II. and Annie r. Ellis, boy.
James w. and Margaret E. Kendall. boy,
Charles and Sally S. Hume. boy.
Paul L. and ElmynA V. Joachim, girl
James and Annie Osborne, girl.
William and Sarah Scribers, Girl.
Nathaniel and Maggie Davis, boy.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

James f. Mudd. a, and Martha Matthews, q,
both OF Washington. The Rev. John H.
Jefiries
william H. Hall. 2. and Irene Z. JolliIS. n.
both Of BrooklAnd. The Rev. John z.
BriRgs.
George A. Parker. q. and Mar n Maynard,
%, both OF Washington. The Rev, Paul
John 4. Thompson. IS. and Elizabeth A.
Brady. Il. both Of Washington. The Rev.
Charles NJ. Bart.
Edward O. Perry. I5 and Minnie NJ. Barr. q.
both Of Washington. The Rev. H. Schroe-
der.
Henry r. Hart. 90, and Lulu o. Parker, %,
both of Richmond, Va. The Rev. Hugh T.
Stevenson.
Clyde L. Wesley, q. and Edith O. Nelson, Is.
both of Washington. The Rev. ]. La
Thomas.
John y. johnson. r.. 81, and Elizabeth T.
Clayton, 20, both OF Washington. The Rev.
Howard E. England.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
DeathA-

John w Watson. 70 yrs, St. Elizabeth.
Samuel Ryan. IS yrs, 1i0 18th 81. sc.
Annie .. Oehinler, s. yrs, Georgetown Hos-
Annie A Phipps, 20 yrs. 1913 Eye ST. sc.
Rachel Brain, "a yrs, lls0 Girard NV.
Clarence A. johnson, % yrs, 1881 l II. %.
Robert J. McCabe, a yrs, Georgetown Hos.
Henry Miller, 6 yrs, St. Elizabeth Hos.
Albert A. Tear, mos, M II 1t. Bw.
James H Lee. a. yrs., Wash. Asy. Hos
Dorothy Cox, 10 yrs, Frosdmens Hos.
Eliza Pinknsy, 20 yrs, Wash. Asy. Hos.
Martha Young, 90 yrs, Homeopathic Hos.
Lizzie Stewart, SO yrs, Emergency Hos.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-13
Laid Is Named Food
Dictator for This State

Fargo, Sept. 8.-Dr. e. F. Ladd has
been named state federal food admin,
istrator for North Dakota. This in
formation was made public for the
first time yesterday although the ap-
pointment was made while Dr. Ladd
was in Washington and he was sworn
in at that time.
AS food administrator he will have
supervision of every detail that comes
under the food administration work Of
Hoover in North Dakota. There were
several applicants for the Office and
several recommendations made. Dr.
Ladd did not know that he was be-
ing considered until he was notified
that he had been selected.
Baird Chief Clerk
r. o. Baird has been named CHIEF
clerk under DR.. Laid, and will take
active charge of the food administra,
ton work. He has been chief inspec-
tor of the North Dakota pure food de-
partment.
Miss katherine Jensen, professor of
home economics at the North Da'
kota Agricultural college, has been
named home economics director for
North Dakota under the state federal
food administrator.
Serve Without Pay
Only one official aside from the
stenographers who will be employed,
will receive pay for the work. Dr..
Ladd was offered the services of a
government employee from Washington
and gladly accepted the Offer This
man, who has not yet been named,
will be on salary. Dr.. Ladd, Mr..
Baird, Miss Jensen and all others who
will work under Mr.. Hoover's admin
istration, donate their services en-,
tirely without compensation. Mr..
Hoover himself serves without pay.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-13
Leslie Warren Headland

Litchville Bulletin: Again the
Angel of Death has entered one of our
happy homes and taken away a loved
one from the family circle. The grim
destroyer has no regard for age OF
person, and this time has taken a
young lad of tender years-yet in the
first watches of the morning of life.
Leslie Warren, youngest son OF Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Headland, died on
Tuesday morning at $3.50, after a
weeks illness from cholera infantun:.
Medical aid was summoned from Val
ley City on Monday, in addition to the
local physician, but nothing could pre-
vent the fame of life from Pickering
and dying out in the night.
Leslie Warren Headland was born
on June 7, 1915, and was two years,
two months and q days at time Of
DEATH. .-. ..- r.
The funeral was held on Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock, from the Con-
gregational church, and was largely
attended. Rev. W.. J. Osborne officiat-
ed and the Misses Lyla and Mabel
Hansen and Lydia and Louise Stixrud
carried the little white casket, cover.
ed by a profusion of floral offerings
from the many friends OF the bereaved
parents. Mines. Bennett and Casey
sang a duet and a quartet rendered
special music Interment was made in
the st. Thomas cemetery, northwest
of town. g. .-~
The sympathy of the entire Cos;
munity goes out to Mr.. and Mrs. Head.
land in their sad loss.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-13
Eleven Billion Wal
+. Credits Bill Passes

Washington, Sept. 6.-The great
war credits bill authorizing $11, $685..
945, AGO in bonds and certificates pass.
ed the house tonight unanimously.
Action by the senate as soon as the
pending war tax bill is disposed of, in
Planned by administration leaders. Not
material amendment was added to
the Dill by the house.
Representative Moore of Pennsyl.
vania led a group of republicans in :
futile fight for a war expenditures
committee.
Every, effort of republicans to limit
tne control the bill would give Secre-
tary McAdoo over the bonds and ser.
tlhcates, resulted in failure.
The last fight, made by Representa-
1--WE Johnson of Washington, to direct
tne secretary to spend at least $780,.
OOO for newspaper advertising in dis
posing of the bonds, was defeated
overwhelmingly. II the secretary de-
slres, under the measure, he may use
IN newspaper publicity some Of the
!7'6OO,OOO, appropriated for disposing
OF all the bonds and certificates.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-13
Proceedings Of Board Of
County Commissioners

Valley City, N. D., Sept. l, 1917.
The following warrants were issued
by the county auditor as per resolution
provided for by law:
Chas. w. Nelson, salary county
auultOr .................. loo. 90
j.. NJ. Baillie, salary county au-
ditor deputy ............-.. IS. 90
Constance Mcpherson, salary
county auditor clerk ....... 20. 90
Marie Olsby, salary county
auditor clerk ............ IS. 90
Mable Winkler, salary county
auditor clerk 80. 80. 90
Clara Tolstad, salary county
auditor clerk 60. 90
Henry r Nelson, salary county
treasurer .......... LOO. to
Jno. F.. Krug, salary county
treasurer deputy ........... 81. 81
O. NJ. Roe, salary register Of
Anna E. Ramseth, salary regis
tel. of deeds deputy -. -. 80. IS. 90
Julia Iverson, salary register
of deeds clerk ....3.......... IS. 90
Harry N. subsidiary clerk Of
court ....,.,. $50. 90
James Kelly, salary sheriff -. 1873 SO
Engebret Larson, salary sheriff
deputy -. ................. 100. 0G
Clara e. Stenshoel, salary sher-
IN clerk ................... IS 90
O, H, deS Irgens, salary county
Betty aayss Mcpherson, s.. salary coun. 90 -
ty judge clerk ............. $500
Minnie ] Nelson, superintend.
ent of schools ........ $50 90
Annie G. Baillie, salary superin-
tendent of schools deputy. Is. 90
o. A. Barton, salary superin-
tendent of schools field dep
uty .............. 81. 66
Clara L. Larson, salary county
extension worker 81. 66
D. S. Richie, salary states at
tOrney .....s........ .s....... l66 .66
Chas. p. Moordale. salary JAM
tOr oo.UV
NJ. E. Canning, salary superin-
tendent of county hospital. $500
Sam Hayes, salary manager
county farm ........... 70 90
Madue Yanke, salary county
nurse, county hospital $500. 100
Agnes MCBRIDE, salary, nurse
county hospital .......... 5000
Mary Stricken, salary nurse
county hospital ............ 5000
Anna Hagen, salary nurse
county hospital ........... s7.oo
Cora Iverson, salary cook coun-
" hospital $500
Mrs. VIM. RAIDER, salary laun-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-13

C. "A. Myhre, engineering SER
vices on road per contract. i 80. rs
C. A. ,Myhre, services county
surveyor and auto hire 49,. 900
Hugh Fortune, fourth payment
on road contract 1862. 90
William Burchill, work done on
township line between Bald
win and Grand Prairie -. 3OO. 90
o. Simenson, supplies for coun-
| " jail ..l........ Its
Flora Hardware, supplies for
county hospital .......... III
Valley City Courier, county
printing and supplies ...... 52.75
Nome Tribune, county printing 1925
Andrew Eggen, treasurer, three
fourths care of county poor. 81 so
The Times-Record, county
printing and supplies ...... IA. go
Up. G. Davidson, third payment
! on bridge contract ....... 3,434. 40
N. M. Nelson, first payment
on bridge contract ..... 500. 90
Dr.. E. A. Pray, salary county
physician, Jan. IL to June
80, 1917 .......... 234. II
DR.. s. A. Zimmerman, salary
county physician, board of
health and health work 259. so
Sam Hayes, to balance of July
Salary ..s.&......... III W
Geo. N: Rasmussen, services
county commissioner and
mileage ........... IL 90
Thos GudmestaG, services =
county commissioner and
mileage ............... 1906
rNv1oa tod 0ff @ra N$~So
/ state equalization meeting
and mileage ............... 81 90
Frank Heimes, services coun-
ty commissioners, viewing
roads and mileage ......... 1900
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the report of o. NJ. Roe, register
Of deeds, for fees collected for month
/ of August, 1917, amount $168, was &C.
cepted and ordered filed.
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the report Of James Kelly, sheriff
for fees, collected for month of Au.
gust, 1917, amount $4,000, was accept.
ed and ordered filed.
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the report of Harry N. Olsby,
clerk Of court, for fees collected for
month of August, 1917, Amount $4,000,
was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the board adjourned to meet at
10 O'Clock a. m. Monday, Oct. /, 1917
Attest.
THOS. GUDMESTAD,
Chairman County Commissioners.
5 C. w. NELSON,
County Auditor Barnes county.