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The Washington times., 1917-05-28
VETERANS HOUSING
PROBLEM SETTLED
Boarding Houses Offer to
Accommodate Guests.
1000 TO LIVE IN TENTS
War Department Lends 500 Flags
to Decorate Buildings.

The question OF housing the thou
sands OF Confederate veterans who
will come to Washington on June 4
FOR their twenty-seventh annual re-
union was practically disposed Of to-
day with the announcement that
Washington boarding houses. with q
total capacity Of 10000. have offered
to accommodate the old soldiers.
According to estimates OF the
housing committee, approximately
1000 veterans will be sheltered In
tents on the plaza IN front OF the
Union Station. This leaves an esti-
mated number of only 1900 to be
cared for elsewhere
It Is expected the tented city for the
veterans viii be completed by Saturday,
when Gen George p. Harrison. in COM
mand Of the Confederate veterans. ls
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
RIVER OF DOUBT" TO Be
PLACED ON RELIEF MAP
ROOseVelts Discovery to Be Rec
Ognized at Pan-American Building.

Colonel Roosevelt's River of
Doubt" Is to be put upon the great
relief map OF South America, which
adorns the courtway Of the Pan
American building.
This map, the first Of its kind ever
made IN this country. was the work
Of Emil c. Court, German, who came
to this country after theSFranco-Prus-
sian war, and brought the art of re-
lief map making with him.
The map was made for the Chicago
worlds fair. where II attracted much
attention. II was brought back to
Washington and stored In q Govern
ment building, until IL was discovered
by John Barrett and busted off and
repainted. The map shows the All
American railroad from Boston to
Buenos Aires. many links OF which
are now completed, but which was
called an idle fancy when II was
shown on the map.
Mr.. Court had long since retired and
lost track OF his map. until he discov-
cred &c In the Pan-American building.
He pointed out . depression, and de-
clared IL was the course of the
River of Doubt" discovered by Col
onel Roosevelt with Director Bar.
rett's consent, he 10 to re-make the
map. showing the river.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
TAKONIA CITIZENS TO
ORGANIZE DEFENSE
Citizens Association Tonight viii
Plan for Registration Day.

Major D. s. Fletcher. president OF
the Takoma Park Citizens Associa.
tion. has called 9 special meeting for
tonight for the joint purpose Of form.
ing a home defense league at Takoma,
which will be known as the Home De.
fenss League OF the Takora Park
Citizsns' Association, and 10 arrange
a program in celebration of registra.
tion day.
II Is probable that the Brightwood
Citizens Association and the BRIGHT.
wood Park Citi8ens' Association will
cooperate with the Takoma body IN
arranging a patriotic mas meeting IN
celebration OF registration.
The registration office for the ter
ritory in question is the Brightwood
School.
The Commissioners have placed in
the hands OF the citizens Gssocist tionL
the planning Of celebrations on regis
tration day, and the Park View and
Petworth associations will also bold
. special meeting tonight IN the
Park vIsW School 70 farnHIAtA plans.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
FINDS WEST READY
TO MEET WAR TAXES
McAdOO Tells Of Governments S
Need Of $500, 900, 900.

The country is ready and willing to
carry the burden OF 81 500, 900 900 q
year in war taxes. according TO Sec
retary Of the Treasury AcAdoo.
Following a tour OF the West, the
Secretary stated that the people had
an earnest understanding OF the war
and were willing to meet the neees-
sary expenditures. He said that ex-
PLANTATION OF the needs OF Government
TO audiences throughout the West
had brought ready and gratifying re-.
sponse. He found no objection to the
amount Of taxes by the great mass OF
the people.
The Secretary emphasized his belief
that nothing could be more unsound
or unsafe than TO attempt to finance
the war almost wholly by bond issue,
and indicated that attempts on the
part Of Congress to- pare down the
amounts asked will be vigorously op-
posed.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
AGED POLICEMAN DIES
WEEK AFTER HIS WIFE
James Frank Was Night Keeper at
Eleventh Precinct Station.

Policeman James Frank, night sta
ton keeper of the Eleventh precinct,
died early today at his home, 43e
Twelfth street southeast, one week
after burying his wife, Mrs. Fannie
E. Frank.
Frank, who was seventy years old,
had been in poor health for some
time. 1t is believed grief over the
death of his wife hsstsned his own
end.
Frank was appointed TO the force
on October Is, 1884. and spent the
greater part OF his career in the Ana
costa precinct. He Is survived by
two sona. Luther and Andrew.
Funeral services have not been ar
ranged. but Il 10 probable that a DO
lice escort will accompany the body
to the grave.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
WIFE HAS TELEPHONE
HUSBAND CANNOT Use
WOman's Plea Granted, But Frank
Ell Strictly Barred.

NEW YORK. May 2s.-Mrs. Morse
N. FrGnksl may have . telephone,
but she must not let her husband
use It.
The State public service eommis-
sion, Second district. fears II she once
allowed Frankel to get hold Of the
instrument he would resume his
bawling Of "You peanut.headed bun!"
and other sndeGTments In the sensi-
tive ears OF Central"
Hence the commission would not
listen to Mrs. Franksls earnest plea
for the domestic convenience of q
telephone in her home until she had
solemnly promised to keep her hus.
band away from Il. Having ratified
that undertaking under oath. she rS.
c"ived permission TO have her tsle-
phone service restored.
F'rAnkel Is editor OF the Mediator,
q weekly paper published by the Mas.
ter Bakers Federation.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
GERMAN INDUSTRIES
Use HAIR COMBINES
Women Not Cutting OF Tresses,
According to Recent Adviees.

Details in London newspapers regard
ing q recent appeal Issued by the Ger
man war offiee asking the women Of
the empire to save up hair combinEs
for use In industry show that the init
nation In q eablegram from CopsnhsE gen
that the women were cutting OF their
hair for military purposes, like their
sisters in the besieged cities Of ancient
times. vas hardly warranted
II 10 said that q great deal Of the belt
ing now In use in German factories con-
slstS in part Of women's hair. which
has been made to take the place Of cot
ton, wool. and leather by ingenious In
ventors OF substitutes.
Spectators in curls and tressss are
already collecting combines from vo-
men In the rural regions. where the
worth Of this now valuable commodity"
IL not appreciated.
The Berliner LokAl-AnEeiEsr of May
4 after consulting the raw materials d.
vision OF the war Office. was authorized
to warn German women against hand
ing over their east-on hair to itinerant
collectors.
The war office intends shortly to es-
tablish official collecting bureaus which
will be the only legal dealers and which
will reimburse women at the market
price" for such of their hair as they
care to place at the FatherIand's dis
pcaaL
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
MEMORIAL SERVICES
TO INITIATE REUNION
President to Attend Ceremonies for
Confederate Dead at Arlington.

What will practically be the open
ing ceremony OF the twenty-seventh
annual reunion OF United Confederate
Veterans, will be conducted by Camp
III, ~. c. ", OF the District, COM
manded by Capt. Fred BeAiI. at mem
orial exercises in the Confederate
section OF Arlington National Gene
terry, Sunday, June 3.
These exercises will be attended by
the advance guard OF veterans. Pres
idsnt Wilson will be present. with
members OF the Cabinet. and the
Supreme Court, congressmen and
army and navy officers. Capt John
N. Hickey will preside.
Gen. George P. Harrison, COM
mander-in- chief of United Confeder-
ate Veterans, and Gen. Bennett H.
Young, past commander, will attend.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
RAIN DOES MUCH
FOR GARDENS HERE
Good Time to Set Out Cab
bage and Tomato Plants.
connolly ADVISES GARDENERS
Agriculture Department Expert
Agriculture Department Expert
Gives Hints on Planting.

The rain yesterday and today did
much for local gardens, according to
H. NJ Conolly. Department of Agri-
culture demonstrator. who is working
with the Central Garden Committee.
Now Is a good time to set out cab
bage plants" said Mr.. Connolly. TO
mato plants set out after rain also
will do well. The weeds will taRe a
new lease on life following the storm.
but they are still young and tender,
and a little working Of the ground
about the garden will put them out
OF business in a hurry.
The work Of setting out the plants
should be thoroughly done" said MI.
Conolly, "or many of the plants viii
die. Don't be afraid to set the plants
deep enough in the ground. Tomato
plants. no matter how long the stem,
may be set down so the base OF the
upper branches are at a level with the
surface Of the garden. Do not set the
plants shallow and hill the dirt up
around them. This small amount Of
dirt soon dries out. and the roots OF
the plant suffer.
Safest Plan for Planting.
The safest plan Is to set all plants
from half an inch to an inch deeper
than they were in the seed bed. Many
plants may be set still deeper. Early
cabbage can be set for several weeks
yet
'It Is now time to set egg plant
and pepper plants. Tomatoes, both
early and late, may still be set, and
late tomatoes any time up untn
July /.
Late varieties Of sugar corn
should be planted soon in order that
they may make a good growth before
exceedingly hot weather sets in.
cultivation is the important fea-
ture Of garden operation at this time,
through stirring Of the earth's sur
face to prevent evaporation of the
moisture and TO kill the weeds as
fast as they start into growth. The
Soil about the plants also should be
loosened up, as we'll as the soil be-
tween the rows
JudEment In Planting Necessary.
Large numbers Of garden plots are
just being plowed up, and good judg-
ment must be used in the planting OF
these late gardens. Land that has
been broken for the first time this
late IN the season will be too loose
and dry to germinate seeds properly
unless 1t be beans or corn. II a good
rain comes soon. however. this diff
ficulty will have been overcome.
Land that has a crop of heavy
grass, weeds, rye, etc, upon It, and
which is being plowed now should not
be planted for a week at least, and
several weeks would be better. This
time will allow the rough manure to
start decaying and the moisture can
be brought to the surface by several
harrowings. II is getting late now
for most OF our early crops, and a de-
lay of several weeks will make II
good time for the planting OF fall
crops, such as potatoes. carrots. beets,
tomatoes, cabbage, etc. Thoroughly
prepare the soil now and do not try
TO hurry work in order to get crops
into the soil"
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
BIG GEUTH FORCE
COMING TO REUNION
Pullman Arranses for Protection
Of Crowds From Crooks.

Major Pullman announced today
that he will have a reception com
mittee of veteran detectives from
every large city in the East and
South in Washington next week to
welcome pickpockets and other con-
hdence men who might come here 10
attend the Confederate reunion.
Police chiefs as far west as Chi.
cago, and from Boston to New Or
leans, have been asked to send one
or two OF their best men They will
remain in the Capital for ave days.
The major expects TO get from New
York, Boston, and other big cities
sleuths who specialize on trailing the
type OF crook which follows a crowd.
On the day Of the Confederate pa
rade the major hopes to have de-
taehment Of uniformed police from
Baltimore.
Major Pullman IL working overtime
at his office on plans to give the
crowd that 10 expected to attend the
reunion the fullest police protection.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28

expected to reach Washington with a
Of Alabama veteranA
More Funds Needed.
While all contracts have been made
by the reunion committee. II y an
that more funds are needed.
Six hundred nags have bean loaned
by the War Department to Be placed
conspicuously on public buildings and
In parks OF these nags more than 100
are the colors OF allied nationS
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
GARDEN CHARTS FOR
AMATEURS READY

Charts for Home Gardeners in
The Times garden contest are of
the press today. They have been
placed In the hands Of b. n.
Conolly, Department Of Agricul-
ture. demonstrator in charge OF
the gardens in and about WASH
ington. Charts will be distrib-
uted BY Mr.. Conolly and can be
secured by calling at the office Of
the Central Garden Committee,
Room S04. Star building.
The record blanks are eonven-
iently divided, have space for de-
scription and general plot Of the
garden, a section for keeping the
garden account together with
spaces for keeping tab on the Ia
Dor used, the matter Of planting
the garden and the harvesting Of
the crop.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
BOOSTERS PLEASED
WITH TRIP RESULTS
Confident Many viii Enlist in
Marine Corps Soon.
RIVER COUNTRY STIRRED UP
Honor Accorded St. Marys Man,
First to Enlist.

Was the recruiting trip Of the Re
tail Merchants Association a success?
Chorus answer: II was.
Although but one man, william Z.
vallandingham, OF st. Mary's, Nd.
was brought back. numbers OF applica-
tion blanks were signed, the signers
declaring that they will enlist before
June 8.
The trip was the most successful
the Retail Merchants Association has
ever made" said r. p. Andrews. presi-
dent Of the association, today. "wnIIs
the returns are not at hrst apparent,
we stirred them up down in the conn
try there a. they haven't been for
years. expect a rush Of recruits
from there before ReRistratIon Day"
Honors were shown the Retail
Merchants Association marine" last
night, as vallandInEham will be
known throughout his enlisted life.
w. e. Clark, winner Of the s25 prize
given BY Frank KillIan, vice chair
man OF the booster committee, for
bringing the largest number Of re-
crutts, also winner OF the IS prize
given for obtaining the frst man to
enlist. gave the entire $50 to the new
marine.
Nemini Ferry GirIs EntA usiastie.
Mr.. Clark had planned to give the
money for relief work, he said. but
thought that the slight recompenss he
could make to Vallandingham for his
step was well deserved.
Nowhere In the whole journey did
the boosters receive such . whole
hearted welcome a. a. NominI Ferry,
which point they reached early yes
terdAy afternoon. Here, not only the
men OF the little town came forward
generously and volunteered their ser
vices for the marine corps, but the
girls-several dozen or whom were
at the wharf 10 meet the boat-not
only volunteered their services for
the Red Cross, but showed their ap-
prseiation OF patriotism BY kissing
the marines In the party.
For few minutes there was the
greatest confusion on the wharf, for
around each marine was q group OF
girls, and the kisses new thick and
fast. Nothing like II had ever hap
pened In Nomini before and probably
never will again. Some Of the elders.
who had come down to hear the
Marine Band and see the boosters,
were shocked at frst. but got over
II speedily when President R p. An
drevs had explained the purpose OF
the trip. and that the boys In the
uniforms were Uncle Sans very own,
and would probably soon be on the
other side of the ocean lighting for
these very pretty girls who were kiss
ing them.
Girls Had Admired Posters.
The girls evidently had been ad-
miring for several days the stunning
looking posters with which the ad-
vance boosters had placarded the
town, and when the marines In the
fiesh-or rather in the uniforms
came stepping OF the steamer, and
the Marine Band opened up with
''Dixie," they yielded to impulse and
kissed the boys
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
PLAN TWO NEW D. C. TROOPS
presidents Own" Recruited Almost
To Full War Strennth.

Troop B Of the District National
Guard has been recruited Up TO with
in six men OF Its full war strength.
and preparations are now being made
TO begin recruiting for two nov
troops-C and d.
Two stations were opened by the
troop today. one at 1927 r street and
the other In Fourteenth. near the sa-
voy Theater. These stations will re-
esive recruits for all four troops OF
the district guard.
The cAvalrymen will be sworn int
the Federal service July %, and will
go into mobilization camp somewhere
in the South Immediately afterward
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
FLOWERS CAST ON POTOMAC
Tribute Paid Memory Of Sailor
Dead Of Civil War,

Roses and lilies were scattered over
the surface OF the Potomac river yes
tsrdGy afternoon In memory Of sailors
who lost their lives during the civil
war, the ceremony being In charge OF
the woman's Relief Corps. aboard the
tug Firefighter.
There were brief services on the
vessel. the speakers being Herbert
Rutledge, Mrs. Rose 8. Rutledge, Mrs.
Mary v. Fauth. Mrs Alnira Clements.
Mrs. Genevieve Thompson, Mrs. Vir.
Einia Steele. william Beck, Mrs.
Mary narrower, and the Rev. W. II.
GotwGld.
The scattering Of the flowers con.
cluded the program.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
FAV0RS REPATRIATION
House Committee Would Admit Men
Fighting Abroad.

The Rogers bin to return to United
States citizenship men who have served
In foreign armies In the present var viii
probably be favorably reported 70 the
House on Friday morning. Chairman
Burnett Of the Immigration COMMITTEES
said today.
One Of the amendments which prob
ably will be recommended provides that
citizens OF the United States who have
served In the German army. but who
were discharged prior TO April 6. lS17.
may be returned to citisenship.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28

Congressman Frank Clark OF Florida
will speak.
Music will be furnished by the
Marine Band.
The committee for the services
headed by Capt. John NJ. Hickey. IN
cludes Capt. w. II. Wilkerson, X. .;
Denny. Marion B. Richmond, ana
Robert Thompson.
The Washington times., 1917-05-28
PLANS FOR REGISTRATION,

A special meeting Of the Howard
Park Business Mems Association has
been called for TUESDAY evening At
o'clock to consider plans for regis
tration day. The meeting will be In
the parlors OF the Church OF Our Re-
Rev. D. E. Wiseman, president Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05

Miss Arlene Plummer was hostess to
the Gamma Sigma Gamma Club at her
home at Benton Saturday evening. The
meeting was opened with prayer by the
teacher Miss Winnefred Atwood, and
the regular business was transacted,
including the election of officers which
were as follows: President, Ruth Blak-
ney: vice president, Arlene Plummer;
secretary, Sophia Macdonald; treasur-
er, Eta Spinney; lookout committee,
Lillian Rollins, Beryl Finnemore and
Doris Thurston. After the business had
been transacted a social hour was en-
loved and dainty refreshments were
served,
Miss Edna Holt passed the weekend
with her parents at Clinton.
Mrs. D. l.. Gray has returned from
short visit with relatives at Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kilgore have
moved their household goods from
lower Main street to Elm street.
William Mosher has moved his house
hold goods from lower Main street to
Oakland.
Carol Bernard of New York is the
guest Of his sister, Mrs. A. o. King.
ployed at Greenville, has returned to
his home in town.
Miss Gladys L. Moore Of Hartland,
who is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Ernest Holman at her home on New
hall street, was very pleasantly sur
rrised Saturday evening when a num-
Der of the young people of the town
rendered her birthday party. AL
though much surprised, Miss Moore
proved to be charming entertainer
and the evening was pleasantly pass
cd playing games and a light COLA
ton was served Miss Moore was pre-
sented with a beautifully framed pic
ture.
A picked up team from this town
went to Winslow Friday evening where
they met the Winslow Athletic Asso-
citation in a game of basketball. The
score was 48 to Il In Winslow's favor
The lineup from here was: Percy
Ware. Archie Spinney, Ralph Patter-
son. John Patterson. Ralph Black
stone and Karl McKechnie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Goodwin passed
Sunday with friends at Clinton
Mrs. r. o. Files and Miss Helen Rose
have returned from a short business trip
to Boston.
A. c. Ladd is able to be out after a
short Illness at his home on lower Main
street
The losers Of the contest which was
held between the IL girls Of Miss Alberta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
SALTS fine FOR
ACHING KIDNEYS
We eat too much meat
which clogs Kidneys,
then the Back hurts.

Most folks forget that the kidneys,
like the bowels, get sluggish and clog
eed and need a flushing occasionally.
Else we have backache and duh misery
IN the kidney region, severe head
aches. rheumatic twinges, torpid liver,
acid stomach. sleeplessness and all
sorts of bladder disorders.
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean. and the moment you
feel an ache or pain in the kidney
region, get about four ounces of Jad
Salts from any good drug store here,
take tablespoonful in glass Of water
before breakfast for q few days and
your kidneys will then act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid Of
grapes and lemon juice. combined with
lthia, and is harmless to flush clogged
Kidneys and stimulate them to normal
activity. 1t also neutralizes the acids
in the urine so 1t no longer initiates,
thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is harmless: inexpensive :;
makes a delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which everybody should
take now and then to keep their kid
neys clean, thus avoiding serious COM
pications.
A well-known local druggist says he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who be-
lleve in overcoming kidney trouble
while 1t is only trouble.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05
Rill McKinnon and Lee
Anderson on Thursday
Night at the City Hall

Tho matchmaker of the local boxing
e,ub had his plans all shot to pieces
,ata Saturday night when he was m
formed that it was Impossible LOT coi
polly to appear here on THURSDAY night
It looked black for little while nay
ing his advertising matter all out loi
tho Connolly Farren bout, hut he got
busy quickly and when the sii'oho
cleared away he had Bill Mchinnon Oh
Roxbury, Mass. whom the fans are sun
talking about from his last showing hcio
two weeks ago, and Lee Anderson OF
RerIin n. III. There is nothing 10 say
.hout Ril1 McKinnon as his battle mere
two weeks ago is still fresh in tn" mem
cries of those who saw him poA hlEoi .
He has got the same old pep that made
him famous and gives the 1ahS 'heli
moneys worth Those who ana not az
tend the last show will surely pe on
hand.
AS to Anderson, he is one of the most
promising middleweights in the squarcu
circle today and is one OF the lie" ooA-
ers who is anxious to box RoXpury
famous one. Both men have posted lor-
feits for their appearance here next
Thursday night. Danny Lorraine aug
usta's crack lightweight, VIII meet
rugged chap in the person OF hio Nc
Donald Of Dover. n. II. rms bout aloiie
will be a corker. There will be TWO
other bouts which will keep the fans on
tho iump. Bouts start at S:lo sharp.
ca.ts IN GALE at Packard's Smoke Shop.
-AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-05

City Marshal Tyler is sending out
the annual notice to dog owners that
the annual license will be due April /.
and calling attention to the fact that
the law provides that every dog except
those covered by a special kennel Ii
cense must wear around it's neck col
lar distinctly marked with the owners
or keepers name and registered num-
Der. The notice further states that the
law makes it the duty of city authori-
ties to cause all dogs whiting the city
not so licensed and cellared, except
those aforesaid. to be destroyed under
warrant issued within ten days after
May first, and in addition, thereto to
enter complaint against their owners
or keepers, who are subject to fine
of $40,