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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
WAR COSTLY NOW
Artillery Expense of Modern Army
Corps $4,000 a Day.
Outlay In Gun Metal and Powder Is
Heavy and Vast Amount of Ma
terial Is Required for
the Trenches,

When it is remembered that there
are today under arms more than a.
100000 soldiers in the European war,
the immensity of the task of keeping
them supplied with the munitions
with which they wage war will ap-
pear. 1t has been estimated that it
costs approximately $100 to outfit a
soldier. OF this $25 goes for a gun
and $35 for his 1000 rounds of car
tridges. The average life of uniform
under modern service conditions Is
very short; that of the ordinary rifle
is six months. In all of the history
of war there never has been such
rapid exhaustion of all of the materi-
ais with which it is made, says the Ma
tional Geographic Society Bulletin.
A 75-centimeter gun can fire about
400 prOjectiles a day. Each Of these
projectiles costs approximately Sc.
Counting this and the depreciation Of
the gun, which is particularly rapid,
the daily outlay for its operation
amounts to S2,700 1t is estimated that
the 120 75-centimeter cannon in an
army corps, fired all day, cost in mu-
nitions and depreciation 100000. In
addition to this, each army corps has
about forty pieces Of heavy artillery.
Explosives and depreciation for sin
gle days work for them totals $780,
600, making the total artillery expense
of an army corps $4,000 q day.
If the outlay in gun metal and pow
der is heavy, 1t is no more so than the
outlay for materials demanded by the
present necessities of trench warfare.
An officer who has studied this phase
of the present war carefully says that
to put trench in q state fit for Occu-
patton in winter requires 1,250,000
running feet of by timber, $4,000
running feet of corrugated iron, $780,
900 sandbags weighing 1000 tons and
$4,000 standards and pickets to the
mile In addition to this, 900 miles
of barbed wire has to be used, weigha
ing 10 tons. When one stops to re-
call the hundreds of miles Of trenches
which stretch across Europe in diff
ferent directions and how often Sec
tiOnS of these trenches have to be re-
built, he can gain some idea Of the
tremendous amount of material re-
quired in their outfitting.
Another picture of the vastness OF
the munitioning trade and the i'm
mensity of the task of keeping the
armies in the field and in fighting con.
dition may be had from the statement
that there are now more than 1000 cont
trolled munition plants in Great Brit.
ain alone. OF these 10 out Of 20 new.
er produced war materials before the
war broke out. They employ nearly
100000 men and nearly 10000 wom'
en-. The vastness Of the industry In
England is not out of proportion to
that in France. Although Germany
holds 20 per cent of Frances coal and
some so per cent of it's iron, France
has been able, by the opening up OF
new furnaces and by immense impor-
tations of ore and pig metal, largely
to overcome this handicap.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
Eternal ViCjlance,

Walk through the fields or along the
edge of the woods, however, quietly,
and the insects in the grass, the min
nows in the stream, the mice amid the
fallen leaves. the Chipmunks in the
stone wall, the birds and squirrels in
the trees, skurry away or shrink into
hiding until you pass. If you go nois-
lily the panic will be greater and more
widespread. Field-naturalists and ang-
lers know that only when they keep
quiet and motionless can animal life be
seen and studied effectively.
These facts do not imply any special
fear of man, as man; they simply show
the feeling in every animals mind that
everything alive. and especially every
thing larger than itself, is to be feared
and avoided until it is known to be
harmless or is safely escaped
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
WARRING ON INFANT PLAGUE
State of Preparedness to Repel
Advances of Foe.

The best war news Of home signih-
to the new state of preparedness in
which our medical scientists find them
selves for the fight with infantile par
alysis and it's microbes, observes the
New York World. In case of a fresh
advance by these foes Of childhood in
the coming summer, the prospects for
a distinct repulSe are encouraging.
1t Is from the research forces of the
Rockefeller institute that the bulle-
tins come of a progressive readiness.
Not least encouraging among the
discoveries of the doctors is the fact
that two centers of generally efficient
defense are characteristic of the body
itself. One of these is in the secretions
of the nose and throat, the entrance
avenues of the microbes. The other Is
in certain membI2nes, when intact
surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
A slight injury to these membranes
will let the virus in when the disease
germs have once passed the other bar
riers. How frequently the defenses
succeeded all around is shown by the
record of last summers attacks, only
1.59 cases Of paralysis occurring to
every 1000 of population in this city.
This would mean about 16 cases to
city of 10000 people.
Passing from natural preventive to
discovered remedies, the doctors tell of
a better serum and of methods of ad-
ministration made more effective by
winters study and experiment. Alto
gether the research bulletins go far to
strengthen the counsel, found to be
we'll based even in last summers cpl
demic, against panic and nerve-racking
worry.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

All Parisians are familiar with the
small mansion occupied by Marshal
and Nine. Joffre at Passy, Rue Michel
Ange. The couple lived there in per-
feet harmony. Thanks to the radlat-
ing kindness of Nine. Joffre, her hus-
band always found in their home
regularity, rest, relaxation, joy, says
the BOokman. Like most French
wives, Nine. Joffre IS animated, cheer
full, modest, industrious. possessed of
sober elegance and an affection for
her home which makes her put 1t
above everything else. In the midst
of celebrity she has always Stunned
notoriety; and she sought refuge from
the tributes won by her excellent
heart and illustrious name in work, in
the peaceful SeciusiOn of the family.
It is said that the dream of the couple
is to buy after the war is over, a mo-
tor houseboat, and thus to cruise
anonymously along the rivers Of their
beloved France to which the marshal
will have been the first to give the
assurance of victory.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

Strangely enough, that got her. She
stared at him almost in CONSERVATION.
do you mean you are going away?'
she asked. Tomorrow"
"Of course" he said rather sharply.
I've nothing more to stay around here
for" He added, as she still seemed
not to have got it through her head :
My contract with Goldsmith and
Block ended tonight, with the opening
performance"
"Of course" she said in depreciation
Of her stupidity. 'And yet it's always
seemed that the show was you; just
something that you made go. 1t
doesn't seem possible that it could
keep on going with you not there
The sincerity of that made it a really
fine compliment-just the sort of COM
pliment he'd appreciate. But-the old
perversity again-the very freedom
with which she said it spoiled it for
him.
81 may be missed" he said-it was
more Of a growl, really-'but sha'n't
be regretted. There's always a sort
of JHalleluiah chorus set up by the
company when they realize I'm gone"
Il shall regret it very much," said
Rose. The words would have set his
blood on fire if she'd just faltered over
them. But she didn't. She was hope
lessly serene about it. you're the
person who's made the six weeks bear
able, and in way, wonderful. l new
er could thank you enough for the
things you've done for me, though I
hope I may try to, some time
Il don't want any thanks" he said.
And this was completely true. 1t was
something very different from graft
tude that he wanted. But he realized
how abominably ungracious his words
sounded. and fastened to amend them.
'What l mean Is that you don't owe
me any. You've done a lot to make
this show go as we'll as it did, in
more ways than you know about. 1t
wasn't for me, personally, that you
did it. But all the same, I'm grateful.
You'll stay with this piece, I suppose,
as long as the run lasts. But in the
end. what's the idea? Do you want
to be an actress"
"The notion of just going on-not
changing anything or improving any
thing; doing the same thing over and
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

over again for forty weeks, or even
four, seems perfectly ghastly-just to
keep going round and round like q
horse at the end of a pole. What I'd
like to do, now that this is finished,
is-well to- start another"
His eyes kindled That's it," he
said. That's what I've felt about you
all along. l suppose it's the reason l
felt you never could be an actress. You
see the thing the way l do-the whole
fun of the game is getting the thing.
Once it's got :" He snapped his
fingers, and with an eager nod she
agreed.
"Well then, look here" he said. 'I've
an idea that I could use you to good
advantage rs sort of personal as
sistant. There'll be a good deal of
work just Of the sort you did with the
sextette, teaching people to talk and
move about like the sort of folk they're
supposed to represent. 1t would be
done more if we could teach chorus
people to act human. Well, you can
do that better than l, that's the plain
truth. Under this new contract of
mine that | expect to sign in a day or
two, I'll simply have to have somebody.
And then, of course, there's the cos
tuning. That's a great game, and l
think you've talent for it.
There you are! The job will be
paid from the first a great deal better
than what you've got here. And the
costuming end Of it, if you succeed,
would run to real money. Well, how
about it2'
But" said Rose, a little breathless-
Iy-"but don't have to stay here with
The Girl Upstairs? 1 couldn't just
leave, could I?'
"Oh. sha'n't be ready for you just
yet, anyway" he said. I'll write when
l am. and by that time you'll be per-
fectly free to give them your two
weeks notice. They'll be annoyed, of
course; but, after all, you've given
them more than their moneys worth
already. Well-Will you come if l
writer
"It seems too wonderful to be true"
she said Yes, I'll come, of course"
He gaZed at her in sort of faS-
cination. Her eyes were starry, her
lips little parted, and she was
so still she seemed not even to be
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

of taffeta Is JOY and nothing rivals
1t In popularity. The lustcr Of this silk
gives brilliancy to sedate colors, like
beige and gray, and makes gayer hues
more rich. In blue. taffeta appears
to be at its best, and blue in suits is
almost q part of our religion.
One of the newest taffeta suits is
pictured this week. 1t is so simple
that it might go undescribed but that
it contrives, by means of its pockets
and its vest and collar, to be unusual.
When the simple and the unusual are
combined they spell smart style. In
this chic model the skirt is plain, with
a panel down the front, folded under
in plait at each side. The straight
coat is belted, in q loose adjustment
to the figure, with a narrow belt of the
taffeta fastening with a silk-covered
button. 1t has a plain vest, bound
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

white crepe, wheat and blue forget-lne-
nots, posed against this sash. 1t is
gem among dress hats for midsummer.
A country club hat which is a sports
hat raised to the NTH power of re-
finement. is shown made of white wool
jersey cloth and having it's brim faced
with soft white hemp braid. 1t is al
most covered with a braided pattern
of fine silver cord sewed down with
white silk thread. Little balls of white
wool accent the braided points and are
set on the side crown. This model is
nothing less than an inspiration from
some other realm than the work-a-day
world.
The plain sailor hat of white crepe,
with eyelet embroidery, is the crown
princess among its sister hats of en-
broidered swiss and batiste. 1t be-
longs to the lingerie class and it would
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

Broadcloth has almost disappeared
serge is growing scarce and more eX-
pensive and we are advised, in the
name of patriotism, to conserve all
things made of wool; hence, when the
talk is of summer suits, it is sure to
drift in the direction of silk Things
seem topsy-turvy and the times strange
when frugality puts silk before wool
and economy makes it the best choice
There are a number of silks to
choose from, including taffeta, foulard
silk twill, popltn, silk jersey, pongee
tursah and some new weaves. Consid-
cred on its merits alone, a street suit
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
Why He Came Home,

Roscoe Boone, q Muncie electrical
contractor, went home late the other
afternoon 10 find Mrs. Boone enter
tanning a company of women at cards.
He had forgotten about the party and
besides it was the usual period of the
day for him to remember about the
evening meal.
"Oh, Mr. Boone" said one of the
guests as he stumbled upon the room
filed with women, did you come
home to supper?"
"Oh, no; not at ALL" he replied gal
lantIy, even if somewhat confusedly.
81 Just came home to see what time
it s."-Indianapolis News.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

with silk and an ample collar finished
in the same way; both made of ratine
like the silk in color. The pockets at
each side are long and cut in q dag
onal across the top. They are set on
at the sides of the coat with small
silk-cOvered buttons, and One-half
their length extends below the hem of
the coat. This is new touch and
pretty one.
A whole galaxy of beautiful hats ap-
peared on the millinery horizon along
with the dawn of June. They We're
hCralded as the hats of midsummer, to
which belongs the utmost that art can
produce in picturesque and lovely head
wear and they achieved all that was
expected of them. Three of them, rep
reSenting three distinct classes of hats,
have been caught by the lens and are
shown here. where we may study and
admire them while learning just what
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
But the eyes weren't look

breathing. But the eyes weren't look
ing at him. Another vision filed them.
The vision-oh, he was sure of it now
of that only one," whoever he was,
that mattercd."
q won't keep you any longer he
said. I'll have them get a taxi and
send you home"
She said she didn't want taxi. He
didn't demur to her wish to be put on
a car, and at the crossing where they
waited for it after an almost silent
walk, he did manage to shake hands
and tell her she'd hear from him soon'
But he kicked his way to the curb
after the car had carried her off, and
marched to his hotel in q sort OF
baffled fury. He didn't know exactly
just what it was he'd wanted. But
he did know, with a perfectly abysmal
conviction, that he was q fool!
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
to require at the hands of the mill

to require at the hands of the mill
liner.
The large hat of airy white malines
has a very wide brim which droops
nearly all the way round but is lifted
at the front reminding us of the old
fashioned and adorable poke bonnet Of
days gone by. This wonderful hat
has round crown of malines, made
without wires, which leaves one Won
dering how 1t was shaped-but that is
the milliner's secret. There is a sash
of light blue velvet ribbon about the
crown over two standing folds Of
malines, and there is wreath OF
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
New Waists Out of Old.

Many waists with long sleeves are
thrown away because the elbows wear
out In most cases the body of the
waist is fairly good. These waists can
be made to look like new at a very
small cost. Two yards of pcot edging
or narrow lace, three-quarters yard
~hite net one yard wide, or one and
0ne-half yards onc-half yard wide, an
old tight-titting corset cover, needle
and thread and about a half hours
time are all that are needed First
,ut the Oh "ln~res out Of the waist,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
Snend More for Sweets.

American people are spending more
for candy every year. according to fig
ures compiled recently by the census
bureau. They spent over S1S5, 100000
for factory made sweets last year,
which is an average of about $3.50 for
every man, woman and child. Figures
recorded 65 years ago SHOW that the
annual per capita consumption Of
candy was then about 13 cents.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
PIILInn 4 Substitute

Bessie had a new dime to invest in
ice cream soda. "Why don't you give
your dime to missions?" said the minis
ter who was calling. 'I thought about
that" said Bessie, "but l think I'll buy
the ice cream and let the druggist
give 1t to the missions"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
Mink for Summer Furs.

Among the newest items of interest
concerning summer furs is the infor1na-
ton that mink is to be used to con-
siderable extent. 1t is said that there
is a good deal of this fur to be had ow-
ing to the fact that 1t has been one OF
fashion for many seasons. Moreover,
it is one Of the short hair, close pelts
which are particularly desirable for
the making of capes, boleros and
scarfs for the warm weather season.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

What do you suppose happens
when Rodney meets Rose at the
stage door? Ii is a thrilling
meeting they have-and the emo
tionaI stress takes them almost
to the breaking point. The next
instalIment tells you all about
what happened.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

A Frenchman IS the inventor of q
cclluloid memorandum tag to be
snapped over the face of watch.
where it is sure TO be seen.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
GIVEN WITH HUGE SUCCESS FOR ROSE - JIMMY
WALLACE DRAMATIC CRITIC. MAKES A DISCOVERY

o
wealthy
decides that motherhood will big
they
idene disappears
comedy in rehearsal and lives
Her intelligence
to
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

Roumanian embroidery is decidedly
in favor.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06
HATS THAT LOOK LIKE SUMNER.

be hard to find an occasion that would
not be graced by this exquisite thing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-07-06

and edge armholes with the picot edg-
ing Then cut the net in halves and
make n pair of plain sleeves, finish
ing edge with picot edging. Sew
these sleeves in the corset cover and
the waist is ready to wear. Just slip
sleeveless waist on over corset cover.
One pair of sleeves may be worn with
many waists.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
RAIDER GROUNDS
AFTER LONG RUN
CONTINUED from First paye)

Continued from First PaHe.)
ship was in danger. but when they re-
turned they found the propeller twisted
on tho coral reefs and the vessel be-
yond help. After working all after
noon they gave her up AZ lost and
took ashore everything they could
move. Including the boats. gear and
wireless. The wireless plant. u very
powerful one. was set up between two
coconut trees. II was equipped with
sending and receiving apparatus. and
without difficulty they were able to
hear Page Pago. Tahiti and Honolulu
ON August %. Captain Smith related.
tho German officers fitted up and armed
Il small boat and started for tho Cook
Islands, or the Fiji Islands. where they
hoped to capture an American ship
and come back for the crow. Count
Won Luckncr. the master. was In charge.
/ They were never heard OF again at
Mopeha Island.
After their departure. wireless mes
| sagcs in code from Page Page To the
Am crican consul were Intercepted. and
the German crew believed the count
had been captured. ON September S
a French trading schooner from
Papeetc. the I.utccc. put in Mt tho
Island. First Lieutenant Killing took a
motor-boat and machine gun and cap
/ turch the ship. She had large cargo
Of -four. salmon and beef and a supp.v
! OF water. King and his crew dig
mantlcG the wireless plant and left
/ the island in the Lutcce that night,
/ leaving forty-cight souls, including III"
/ Ain'ricans, the crew of I'll. French
trader and four natives. on the island.
7 .IUtl J.,
. eft them Besides these. they found a
/ few coconuts. but the great number
! Of rats on the isla nd destroyed them.
! There was plenty OF fish and turtles
| a small boat had been left behind,
! and The narooncd men fitted it up.
Tn. captain of the Manila. with a small
crew. started out in tho boat for
Tahiti on September S. They failed TO
. reach Tahiti. and returned exhausted
I on September ls. Captain Smith, with
three men. took the small boat and
managed 20 reach Pago Page ten days
later.
( Captain Smith said that after the
+ Sccadlcr was abandoned the Germans
used dynamite 10 destroy The ship'e
inIsts, 30 that passing vessels Nigh,
not sight th"m. They wcr" urabl. &c
1 sink the Manila. as she was loaded with
/ lumber. and the dcrcllct now probably
/ is menace ~ navigation. Although
the Secadlcr may DO a wreck. il is pos
H!blc that her guns SIN are in position
10 use.
Forty-four persons still arc on
Mor"ha Island, but Captain Smith said
They were not in immediate danger OF
starvation. There are turtles and fish
on The ISLAND. lie said. and the water
while hrack!sh. is not dangerous Tho
only danger. hr said, is of sickness
one man had Sangrcnc when he left
Som" medicine was left, but he doubted
that the survivors knew how TO use f,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-11
MIN away r.rllea the poor clown.

him away replies the poor clown
Take him back 10 the general and
get more definite orders shouts the
officer. The soldier says JAN salu,ca.
ana back we goose step into the pres
cncc.
by This time the general l., ready
To weep from the wicked behav!cr Of
his nerves.
Ibid no, tell you 10 take hin,
away he means
Jah. Herr General But Herr Lieu.
'enant REQUESTS that you tcll me where
10 take him..
How did nc get hero?
lie came in ar automobile
DID you see the automobile:
No. Herr General
Is the automobile here.
No. Herr General
Then what do you mean by tcll:n:;
me no came in an automobile"
BUSINESSES THE PRIVATE
WITH "DOEE-BF-THE-UE
by now l know it is time for me
10 plead my case. ] am an avocit yo,,
see. and cannot lose II good >ppcr-
tunity 10 talk. Therefore | sDral. "a
the general and toll him very gently
that ] am peaceful citizen going
about my business: that the soldie- Is
mistaken about the automobile. ana
mat all wish is 10 return to nv fam
lily.
The general Glares ut the soldic~.
Take him away he groans
'Jah Herr General Whore shall
| take him!
Take hin, anywhere TaI.A nin
to the station.
Tho private salutcs. shoulders his
muBkct. ana marches me away 10 NC
railroad station. AS coon as az,
there | do what can be done with
l.,.t,, al
Nili,airc. and say In a lald voice. e;
back" Viola lie goes like n rochan.