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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
KENT ISLAND CHOSEN
FOR PROVING GROUND
Stiff Fight Against Any Move Ex-
pected in Congress to Save
Maryland's Arcadia.

Kent Island in Chesapeake bay. east
of Annapolis. Md. has been chosen by
the War Department for an army prov
ing ground for the test OF artillery.
ammunition and accessories Sandy
Hook proving grounds are Inadequate
for war demands.
The official announcement states that
Kent Island was the best site east of
the Mississippi for ordnance proving
purposes. and that Congress would be
asked to appropriate funds for the pur-
chase of the property.
Kent Island is one of the oldest set
Elements in Maryland. The present
landowners, for the most part. in
herited their holdings from genera
tions of settlers. The island has been
described as an arcadia. 1t is one of
the richest truck producers along the
eastern shore.
When the War Department sent a
board to assess the property several
weeks ago the residents protested
vigorously. They insisted that they
should not be disturbed. Committees
came to Washington and protested to
their senators and representatives.
Therefore stiff opposition may be or
ganiZed in Congress.
of Kent Island as proving ground
will make homeless 1900 persons, and
will take from the taxable basis of the
county s1.500.000 without being bene-
fit to the county"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
SOLDIERS MAY STAY ON
GUARD At D. c. POINTS
Maj. Pullman Expects Patrols Here
to Be Continued-Home De-
tense Rifles Drill.

In many cities throughout the United
States members of organizations similar
to the Home Defense League of this city
will take up the work of guarding bridges
water works and other places where II
may be possible for serious damage to
be done by enemy sympathizers, when
the militia is Withdrawn for service at
| the front.
Maj Raymond w Pullman, superin-
tendent of police who is closely allied
with the Home Defense League. this
| morning said he thought members of that
organization in this city would not be
called upon to perform such duty
The superintendent of police said he
| thought the War Department would con
tinue to handle the situation in this city
mere are many places to be protected. ne
stated and he thought soldiers would re-
main on duty at them. He explained that
the Home Defense League is emer-
sency organization and was not organized
for permanent work.
Sixth Precinct Has Big Response.
Enough applications have been received
Tor duty in the home defense league to
enable three members of the league TO
accompany each policeman in the sixth
E, precinct, according to an announcement
made at meeting of that branch of the
league last evening in Gonzaga Hall.
with Capt. Harry Walsh in charge. 1t
was said that indications pointed to the
organization OF several companies and
possibly battalion. Rev. Edward J.
chaplain Of the league for this precinct.
In an address he said that the clergy of
St Aloysius' Church would lend every as
sistance to the cause.
Four Companies Drill.
| Four different companies of the
Home Defense Rifles held drills la st
night. the attendance being large in
every instance. Company H. Capt.
! Roger l.. Calvert. composed of attaches
of the Senate, utilized portion of the
| Capitol grounds for this purpose; Com
pany !. Capt. Murray l.. Clifford. made
up for the most part of members of the
Board of Trade, drilled in Convention
Hall, 9Th and l. streets northwest
Company X. Capt c. Edward Beckett.
used the Y. NJ. c. A. gymna SUM, while
Company l.. Capt Ellwood r. Morey,
performed like service at Scottish
Rite Cathedral. 433 Sd street north
west, ia Scottish Rite Masons forming
| the company.
| Chief Instructor Q. NJ. Schrjver re-
ports much activity on the part of the
members of the regiment in target
/ practice over the indoor range under
Polls Theater. Capt. Morgan Cilley
had out about fifty members of Com
pany c. testing their skill with small
bore rifles over this range Monda '
| evening, and has arranged to have the
| company shoot at least once a, week
and to drill as often as possible. the
drills being held on the street near the
| theater Nearly all the members of
! this company are old members of the
Washington Rifle Club. and Capt Cilley
says tnere IS larger percentage of ex-
| pert marksmen in the company than in
any other of the Home Defense Rife
Regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
CARS ORDERED MOVED.
Railroads Told to Mobilize Facilities
for War Traffic.

NEW YORK. July 26.-Thirty-six
American railroads have been ordered
Immediately to move 6S,s14 empty
freight cars to the lines of flfty-four
other railroads. according to a state
ment issued here by Fairfax Harrison,
chairman of the railroads war board.
This action was taken. it was explain
ed, in an effort to mobilize the large
number of cars necessary to handle the
abnormal government and commercial
traffic developed by the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
HAS PLANS TO MEET
PEOPLE Of MARYLAND
DR.. Alfred Fred Woods, President of
State College, Will Attend
Grange Meetings.


" +Aiired fred woods. recently
elected president of the MARYLAND State
College at colIepe p,rL M
.. 49, pans "
'e'oie intimately acquainted with the
people OF the state this summer by reg
ular attendance at the county neetira.
of the chapters OF the Marv,snd $50
Grange, He Intends To gat IN oia.e
touch with the farmers ard thasa u;
rectine the allied industries NJ r.
! ing through association at tho 900
meetings and at ali Other maet;nas
such character that he can arran1e hja
affairs so as to ALLOW hin, 10 ntto1
DR.. Woods has been for n,,n,bar ~
wears member Of Eurek. f'h.nton -
chillum and ALREADY 10 f.riIiar ,,;t ~,
grange conditions tbronghom, w.
state '"e
Today tho first of tho co,,t,,
meetines 10 70 ha baId Sanse
won,gomar,- co,nt r., 49, -, e n'oii'
VI. nrnar,, =. ~ W J'us - oh
cavaraI nthar srnh y, ath %, spea Mt.
haan s.badn1ad &c fo1Iau.s '6 , naNt
tI;ht ESa,i 1870 % auuoch
Eaanta,, 1890 ,,s' Ausus'
c1a ;bcrna Taibo, conn,n t,l u.s. 80 is
rna Is.;...a 90, jug usl 10,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
Canning Saves Food.

In An interview with experts of the
Department of Agriculture James b.
Morrow tells how canning products of
the garden and orchard will eliminate
waste of food and prove vital factor
in this times of high cost of living and
the war in Europe. Read this article
in The Sunday Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
WAR GARDENS Do WELL.
Some Examples of Thrift Along the
Great Falls Line,

Travellers on the Great Falls line have
constant object lessons in conserya- :
ton of waste land by using it for gar
dening purposes.
The Waterman al Rosslyn has a gar
den which he cultivates between his
periods of duty. At Bluemont juno
ton is another Waterman who does the
same thing, and his thriving little
put But the most pretentious sarder ner-
haps, is that Of an electrician at the
relay station. located on an abandoned
siding, where tomatoes. cabbages and
pumpkins thrive. The garden stretches
from the old siding to dila pidated car
some distance away.
Out at the tent city Chautauqua, at
Great Falls. the National Bible Scouts
encamped there are bringing in berries
rection Of Mrs. F. V. Brown, are can
ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26
BAND CONCERT.

In Washington Circle this even
ing at 1880 O'Clock by the United
States Marine Band. Jacques l..
Fanpoucke. acting second leader:
March, March of the An
zacs" .Lithgow
Overture. Martha. .Flotow
Waltz. The Skaters" Waldte ufel
Selection. The Chimes of Nor
mandie' Planquette
Intermezzo. "On Tiptoe" Hosmer
Suite. Musical Scenes From
Excerpts from The Fortune
Teller" ............... Herbert
March. Stand by Your Uncle
Sam ........... MCGOWAN
THE Star Spangled Banner"
The audience is requested to
stand at attention. men with
hats removed. while the band is
playing The Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26

Boys $1.5O to $3.50 Wash Suits
Latest models; sizes 3 to years. For TO-
Friday only. ||S
Bows 7sc and CSC Value Knockers of khaki,
white duck and black and white linen El~
crash: sizes to II years Friday only. wv
Boys 81 Value Cloth Caps-our spe- E0c
cial price 75c. For Friday only. O1N
Boys Shop-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-26

4 WHOLESOME SUMNER DRINK.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
More beneficial. cooling and refreshing than
emonade. lnvigorating, quenches thirst.-Ad-
,ertlBement.~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-05

his patriotism only by shouting but
who refuses to come to the front and
do his share to help the nation.
Colonel Hamer gave one OF his
sparkling patriotic addresses that held
the rapt attention of the big audience.
He pictured to the people assembled
before him the necessity OF proving to
the world that the STARS and Stripes"
must be honored and respected wher-
ever it flies and the nation cannot af-
ford to have its national honor
tramped upon.
Mr. Coffin made a plea for enlist
ments. His remarks were confined
principally to the necessity of recruit
ing the navy to full war strength, and
the honor that goes with such recruit
ing. Captain Davis also gave a pa
ing. The governor did not speak.
FIGHTING PARSON" STIRS THE
AUDIENCE.
Rev. Willsie Martin delivered a pow
erful address which breathed peace and
good will toward all men and malice
toward none, but he demonstrated dur
ing his remarks that the nation must
stand solidly and uncompromisingly for
what is right, for humanity and for
ClVlllIdtlOn. spontaneous applause
arose in one great shout from the au-
dience as he reached climax after cli-
max. The Fighting Parson' lived up
to his name. He held, during the
course of his remarks, that PARTISAN
ship should be forgotten and the ma
ton must not be divided. There is no
room here for cutters and pacif1sts,"
he declared. The present week he said
was holy week" which the nation is
observing. He declared that il he had
his way he would offer every high
school student who wanted to enlist
his grade. A strong plea was made to
recruit the Second Idaho to war
strength.
The Chinese of the City, owing to the
recent tong war, did not take any part
in the demonstration and were missed
because they have usually been con-
spicuous in native custom whenever a
celebration is held in Boise.
-e$p
EAT PURITY BREAD.
1T is THE BEST. Adv. AT
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-05

war and made a strong plea for enlist
ments in the Idaho National Guard.
He said he could say to the boys
come not "go" as he had offered his
own services.
Captain Patch spoke Of the necessity
for recruiting the guard to war
strength. The time has come he point
ed out for every citizen to do his or her
share toward preparing the nation for
the crisis the country faces. He struck
right and left and straight from the
shoulder branding the man who shows
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-05
"CASCAR[TS" FOR
HEADACHE, COLDS,
LIVER BOWELS
Enjoy Life! Don't Stay Bill
ious, Sick, Headachy and
Constipated.
Get Rid of Bad Breath, Sour
Stomach, Coated Tongue,
Indigestion.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

Get a 1O-cent box now.
They're fine! Cascarets hven your
DIVER, clean your thirty feet of bowels
and sweeten your stomach. You eat
one or two, like candy, before going to
bed and in the morning your head is
clear, tongue is clean. stomach sweet,
breath right and cold gone. Get a
box from your druggist and enjoy the
incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleans
ing you ever experienced. Cascarets
stop sick headache, biliouspess. indi-
gestion, bad breath and constipation.
Mothers should give @whole Cas-
saret to cross. bilious, sick, feverish
children any time. They are harmless
and never grippe or sicken.--Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-05

EAT PURITY BREAD.
1T is THE BEST. Adv. Al
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Bumper War Garden Crops

That the wargarden propaganda
so tirelessly conducted by food econ
omists throughout the country has
resulted in increased crops is borne
out by tentative surveys which have
already been made in a number of
places, according to experts at the
Pennsylvania State College. They
report on lots not previously used
for garden crops at State College.
= There were 1913 lots planted in
potatoes, seven in beans, thirty-five
in sweet corn, six lots in cabbage and
seven in mixed paintings. The esti-
mated yields of these lots are: 300
bushels of potatoes, thirty bushels
beans (shelled), $500 dozen ears of
sweet corn and fifteen tons of cab
bage.
Al $3.50 a bushel for potatoes, SO
a bushel for beans, twenty cents a
dozen for sweet corn and 500 a ton
for cabbage and valuing the mixed
plants at 5000, the total value of
these crops is estimated at $3.50.
This. survey represented no home
gardens nor land that has been used
for gardens in previous years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
NEW DICTIONARY
SETTLES TROUBLE
New Words Are Defined in
Work Offered Readers
of Telegraph

In case of doubt concerning the
meaning of a word the dictionary Is
the court of appeal to which the
average individual must resort. When
DR.. Johnson compiled his celebrated
dictionary, offered to the public in
1855, it represented a movement
initiated by Swift, Addison, Pope and
other noted English writer's of that
period to compose dictionary that
would fix forever and unalterably the
English language in one perfect
form. But the lapse of years as
demonstrated that fashions in words
change with the times and that a
dictionary to be authoritative and
accurate must be up-to- date.
A popular demand for such a work
has been answered by the offer
this paper Is making to its readers.
The New Universities Dictionary in
which thousands of words not found
in any other dictionary are fully de-
fined. Many of these words have
been brought into general and proper
use by the great strides made in
science, business, religion and the
various arts Specialized activities.
such as aviation, golf, baseball and
other forms of sports have also given
currency to many new terms and
definitions of which will be found in
one or the other of the twenty-five
supplementary dictionaries that have
been Incorporated in The New Uni
VersitieS Dictionary,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Old and New Giants

An argument the
delegation New York had to
o a
a
than
White in
Giants of 1905 above
bat-with Maty McGnty
Devlnwith Donn
Brownehat to strongest Giant them al
a
something the 1906
this nothing make for that ancient trio
md
they then about all that might be required
Series
you L. j. that of the two world series
would
The White
combined him this from
neither Burns kau well dspace Eddie
Roush
there
1912 will
The Giars-Red
The
of would
offs to
to go 81
a White
past tyears 25O How about it?"
G.
to have-ts what you'll have next month,
CarlNI a
Butte Monte
the
Island
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14

lister Terestchenko opposed the con-
stitutionaI demands and supported
the ministers belonging to the parties
of the left, whereupon the Consti-
tutional Democratic ministers left the
room. Afterward Nekrasoff and
Terestchenko and NJ. Kikitin, min
lister of posts and telegraphs, re-
signed, but later NJ. Terestchenko
withdrew his resignation.
Early this morning the Consti-
tutional Democratic ministers, Pro-
fessot Kokoshkine, state controller;
NJ, Youreneff, minister of public
works, and M. Oldenburg, minister
of public instruction, resigned, 1eav-
ing of this party's ministers only M.
Kartasheff, the procurator of the
holy synod.
Party Leader Rcbulked
Foreign Minister Terestchenko, ac-
cording to an announcement made
by the Russian official news agency,
will remain in the reorganized cabi-
net, replacing NJ. Nekrasoff as min
ister of finance.
b. The evening newspapers say Pre-
mier .Kerensky reproached the Con-
stitutional Democrats for this passive
attitude so long as General korniloff
seemed to have a chance of success.
The premier has missioned M.
Kishnin to negotiate with the Mos
COW Industrial Society in order to
obtain its support of the government
and if possible the entry of business
men into the cabinet. If this plan
succeeds, the cabinet undoubtedly
will be much strengthened and the
bad results of the revolt may speed
ily be remedied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Nonpartisan Foil For
Democratic Machine

1T is always the aim of those who
would accomplish their own political
purposes by misrepresenting the at
titude of Others" said an active
political worker this morning. ito
create an impression upon the public
mind affecting the integrity of their
political opponents. This is particu-
larly true in the present primary
contest in this city. Certain Demo-
cratic candidates representing the
Democratic machine are endeavor-
Ing to make the voters believe that
Ruth Anna Loudermilch, 422 Swatara
the several places to be filled on the
nonpartisan ticket are those, of the
Democratic faith; that the Republic
ans are 'gangsters' and that the very
foundations of the municipal temple
will be shaken unless the particular
individuals bearing the o. K. of the
Democratic machine are chosen.
II am a Republican" said the
same indignant worker, "and 1 don't
care who knows it. 1t only makes me
indignant when | observe the in
sincere tactics of the other side.
Nonpartisanship is all right, per-
haps, when 1t is actually carried into
practice, but when 1t is simply used
as a shield for certain Democrats to
win Republican votes, it proves to
be nothing more than a delusion and
snare. Republicans are not going to
be caught mapping this year by the
nonpartisan bait. / have no doubt
that many Republicans would give
earnest SUPPORT to a fair-play nom
partisan ticket, but when the Demo-
cratic machine attempts to bain-
booZle innocent voters by attacking
Republicans in the interest of DEM
ocratic candidates, they are bound to
fail in their purpose"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Kerensky May Abolish
Duma; Said to Be
Opposed Democracy
By Associated Press

Washington, Sept. IA. - General
Korniloff's punishment seems one of
the points concerned in the forma-
ton of a new cabinet. Unofficial
reports reaching here to-day indi-
cate that Premier Kerensky was de-
termined to inflict a heavy penalty as
q warning against future uprisings,
but certain elements of the consti-
tutional democrats and even many
leaders of the Council and Work
mems and Soldiers Delegates. Ker-
ensky's closest political friends, ad-
vocate leniency.
1t is considered probable that an
early move of the new government
may be to abolish the Duma which
has given some evidence of favoring
return to the monarchy and has op-
posed many democratic reforms OF
the revolution. The Maximalists or
BoIsheviki, a radical anarchistic
group, probably will continue to re-
ceive governmental recognition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14

particularly in the northern sector,
is displaying a lighting spirit and
according TO the official statements,
is regaining some of the ground re-
Gently abandoned to the Germans in
the Riga district Several villages
have been occupied probably in a
movement to consolidate the Rus
sian positions and organize defen-
sive line which would be cohesive
in case of an attack.
Activity on the other battle fronts
except the Austro- Italian, where
General Cadorna is still fighting de-
terminedly for Monte San Gabrielle
is not notable. The Germans are APP
parently more demonstrative in the
Aisne district on the French front
than elsewhere and Paris to-day re-
ports an attack last night on French
positions on the Classmates plateau.
This was repulsed in hand-to-hand
fighting.
Berlin reports an action on the
Aisne front which may be the one
alluded to in the Paris communique.
The German statement character
ICES the operation as a raid by
"shock" troops which carried the
raiders to the second French line
where heavy losses were inflicted
on the French forces.
Again the Berlin statement men
tions the artillery fire in Flanders
increasing to the drumfire intensity
which usually heralds an infantry at
tack. Evidently the Germans are
expecting such an attack, but they
announce that none has as yet been
delivered.
The German forces have been on
the offensive in one section on the
Flanders front and it is claimed by
Berlin that up to Wednesday night
the British were expelled from the
wooden district north of Lang
,narrl
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Campaign. to Raise
Funds For Books For
.... Soldiers Starts Soon

The meeting that was to be, held
at the Harrisburg Public Library
yesterday afternoon in regard to the
funds and books to be given to the
boys in camp, was postponed until
early next week.
Miss Alice Eaton who is Lii
brarian, and has charge of the work
in the fourteen counties that COM
prise this district, has been making
a special effort to see all of the
heads of the committees of the dis
trict; but was unable to do so.
A meeting of great Importance
was held ut the Harrisburg Library
last week This was the organiza-
tion meeting. A campaign will starr
next week to raise money to buy
books for the soldiers. Books are
now pouring into the Library and
are being sent to the soldiers IN
camp. A number of volunteer
workers are needed at the library to
help to distribute and send the
books out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Observe Birth of
Star Spangled Banner

While there was no formal OBJ
servance Of the birthday of the Star
Spangled Banner" in practically
every schoolroom in the city teach
ers called the attention of the pupils
to the writing of the national song
by Francis Scott Key, September IA,
1913, at Fort McHenry. A short
time was devoted IN some of the
rooms to n discussion of patriotic
events in the nations history and
some of the teachers gave short talks
on the respect and tribute to be paid
to the flag.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Patriotic Americans Close
State Session at Reading

Reading, Pa. Sept. IA. = At the
closing session here of the State Coun-
Gil of Patriotic Americans, Lancaster
was picked for the next annual con-
Vention. A movement TO get 10000
more members was launched. State
vice councillor, G. Nj. Vansant, Strick-
lerstown; treasurer, A. II. Leslie,
Pittsburgh, were installed.
The per capita tax was fixed at
fortv-five cents for expenses and
twenty cents for orphans. The total
membership of the order in Pennsyl
vania is $4,000. The gain in 1917
was / 900
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
LOOK AT GIRLS COST s25

Montclair, n. Ut cost Harold
C. Taylor. of Glen Ridge, $25 to turn
and look at two pretty girls on
Watching avenue in this town. Tay-
lor drove his machine into a car
operated by Jacob Calm, Jr., of New
ark. He was going east on Watch
ung avenue, and the other car was
travelling south on Valley road
Mrs. Townsend Cocks, who saw the
accident, said the collision might
have been avoided had not Taylor
turned his head to glance back. In
the police court Taylor admitted
he had turned to observe the girls,
and paid S25.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-14
Camp Hill High to
Arrange For Season

A meeting of the Camp Hill High
School Athletic Association will be
held this evening for the purpose of
election of officers ana to make ar
rangements for the coming basket
ball season. Some good material is
In the school this year and with the
addition of Thomas who left school
last year to enter Central High
school, should put a good team on
the floor. Thomas received some
good training at Central and should
be q valuable man.