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The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
gen. WOOD WILL TRAIN
ONEfOURTH OF ARMY
Distribution of Training Camps Frus-
trates Attempt to "Shelve Veteran.

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood has come
back.
Transferred from Governors Island, the
most desirable army command In the
country, to Charleston, there in the qulet-
ude OF a southern town to reflect upon
the futility of criticising the admins
tration, circumstances have combined to
put the rough-riding army leader in
charge of the training OF fourth OF the
entire army Of million men now be-
ing raised.
Instead Of being shelved, Gen. Wood
looms up as one Of the main dogs in
the machinery OF turning out a national
army. He will be in command of a larger
training force than any two other de-
partmental commanders.
This became known yesterday with the
publication OF locations for training
camps. Out of total of thirty-two
camps, twelve will be established in the
Northeastern department. four in the
Eastern, six in the Central. FIVE in the
Southern, and three in the Western.
Twenty of the thirty-two will be in
Southeastern, Southern. and Western de-
partments, in all OF which the climate is
suitable to all-year camps.
The cold Of the North and Middle West
will hamper work during four or five
months. For this reason the majority Of
the camps will be established in balmy
climates.
Each camp will accommodate 2Aooo
men. The sites are now being selected
by departmental boards.
Sixteen Of the camps will be employed
as concentration points for the National
Guard, and the other sixteen for the
conscrtptive army
The regulars will have entirely different
mobilization points.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
GEORGE MONROE FELL
in LOVE WITH WIFE
Woman Produces Letters as Proof, but
Comedian Denies Second Romance.

New York. May 17.-George W. Mon
roe, comedian, fell in love with his
wife" This was proved when Mrs.
Anna r. Monroe, known on the
stage as Anna Ksnwick. filed suit for
separation. She first divorced her nus
band in 1872 after they were married
eleven years. Three years after she
freed herself, IN April, 1915, she married
him again. The hrst marriage was cere-
moniaL The second was common law
one. She produced copies Of letters from
him written from England and other
places sustaining her contention that ne
wooed and won her twice.
In one of the letters, in September
1919. Monroe wrote:
Il want to propose to you, Nan, We
come together again, both for our nttle
girls sake Cvlrginia) and our own. l
think God has been talking to me and
telling me it is only right for you and
me and Virginia to get together and liVe
like human beings"
On tho ship coming from Europe he
wired: IT have an idea there is some OF
our old love still burning"
On october 6. Monroe changed his mind
and wired her: The matter is all on.
In April, 1915, he renewed his proposal
however. She accepted his offer and re-
turned to him. They registered as man
and wife wherever they Travelled. He IN
troduced her to every one as his Wife,
paid her bills and wrote her letters
addressed to MY dear wife" and signed
Your loving husband, George"
He denies there was any second mar
rage.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
BUDGET RAISE AMAzES


CONTINUED FHoM PAGE ONE.
testify nervous, and It would have taken
little to stampede 1t. Garner, OF Texas,
bill, and IL necessary, return In October
to draft another member. The Lenroot
amendments were adopted.
Serious situntien.
The seriousness OF the situation was
emphasized by statement by Chairman
Fitzgerald OF the House Appropriations
Committee.
Roughly we will spend q, ,108, 900 900 by
June 30, 191s," said he. I'VE have passed
the general deficiency bill of s6s, 900 900
and the bond issue bill of 81, ,000, ,00o, 900. The
urgent deficiency bill of 50, $50 600, 900 is be-
fore Congress. Interest on g, 900. 10000 of
bonds amounts to s7o.oOoOOO. Pending food
bills carry appropriations Of $24,0oO,0Oo.
The increased war risk insurance amounts
to $50.0OO,0O0 We have authorized bonds
Of S195 ,0o0, 900 for the Alaskan railway, the
Mexican situation, and the Danish West
Indies.
I'VE have an estimated revenue of
81, $50 10000. That is what we have now
with which to meet an estimated expendi-
ture OF 5000, 900. 900 and a bond issue of
s.. .1s5, ,OOO, ,OOO"
The Lenroot amendments contemplate
adding 25 per cent to the surtaxes on in
comes above $4,000. Kitchin said the
change would produce $50, 10000 addition
al. AS inserted in the bill, the income
surtaxes will be: $4,000 to $50. 900, 1874
per cent; $4,000 to 100000. I7Iz per cent;
100000 to $4,000 21h per cent; $4,000 to
$4,000 rs per cent; 100000 to s25ooOo. 80
per cent; S250.oo0 to $500, 900, s3x per cent;
$4,000 to $4,000, 3Tjk per cent; in excess
Of 5000 IA per cent.
The chairman Of the Ways and Means
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Committee said that he did not see how
al the desired increase could be raised
py taxation In the pending bill
III we had known that the Trs.surv
Department required s2e45,O 900 900 Instead
OF sl,sO0,0Oo.000, we would have raised the
rates on incomes and excess profits and
raised other rates in the BILL" he told
the House.
Try to Solve Problem.
After the excitement caused bv tha
announcement died down. members ap-
piled themselves to trying to solve the
problem or raising the additional money.
CONGRESSMAN Fordney, Of Michigan,
ranking Republican member Of ths ways
and Means Committee, spoke Of a =
cent tax on bank checks, less than 400.
and graduated tax on larger amounts,
De said a graduated tax might raise
N'OOOoU,oo during next year.
Amendments by Mccormick, of uu-
nois' and Lunn, of New York, 70 exempt
parents respectively, SIPS ana $50 for
each child were defeated. Miss Rankin
voted for both. An amendment by Curry.
OF California to raise the limit of ex-
emptions from 1000 to 5000 and &. 900
to 1900 failed. So did an amendment by
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
FORESTRY REGIMENT
FOR FRANCE PLANNED
American Lumbermen Will Be Recruit
ed and Equipped for Service Abroad.

At the request Of the War Department
and as the result of a suggestion made
by the British commission, the Forest
Service, according to an announcement
last night, will organize and equip a
forestry regiment for service in France.
This regiment, which will be made up
of foresters, practical woodsmen, log
gers, portable sawmll operators, and
others experienced in numbering opera
tions, will form a unit of the Engineer
Corps now being recruited for service
abroad.
The object Of the American forestry
regiment. ii is understood, will be to con-
vert available timber into material suit
able for bridges. railroads, trenches, and
other construction work with the least
possible waste.
Similar forces have been raised in Can
ada and are rendering valuable service
in the war-devastated sections of France.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18

Curry OF California, which, be said.
would prevent duplication of taxes on
corporation stock. Congressman Fordney
supported this amendment.
Members Of the Senate Finance Com
mittee say IL win be two weeks before
the bin reaches the Senate, and then Il
may be discussed for another two weeks
Before the announcement by Secretary
McAdoo reached Congress, Senator
Weeks made a statement, saying tho ad-
ministration was endeavoring 20 raise too
much money at one time. and that $780,
100000 would meet all the requirements
of the frst year OF the war.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.

New York, May 1.-THE 5,S6O-ton Brit
ish steamship Harpagus has been sunk
by a German submarine, according to
cablegram received today by ]. w. Ell
well & Co., American agents of the own
ers. The ship left this port on April p
for Marseilles.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
CHANCELLOR DENOUNCED.

Amsterdam May ia Socialietic DEM
onstration took place In Berlin wednes-
day night, says a dispatch from the Ger
man capital today Persons taking part
marched through the streets Hostility
was expressed against DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, the chancellor.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-18
through Day Train.

Boston Through Day Train.
Coloniai Express via Hell Gate Bridge Route
Serves Bridgeport, New Haven. Hartford, ,sprins-
fed. New London, Kingston, Proyi6eoos, Ete.
Pennsylvania r. r. and n. Y. n. H. & b. z. r.
Leaves Washington sls a. m.-AdF
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-10-13
LITERATURE IS NOT TAUGHT
Diversity Of Human Nature Makes tho
Subject Beyond the Ability Of
Any Professor.

"Why cannot literature be taught?"
asks a professor Of English in The
New Republic. "Why cannot you
teach person how to fall in love.
or have the measles? Expose him,
and if he be susceptible, the trick
is done, and you may wisely call In
the parson or the doctor, as the case
may be. But no amount of lecturing
will improve or hasten the matter.
I have analysed with loving care the
dark beauty Of Shelley's maiden
spirit, and found no man among forty
willing even to acknowledge the in
PRODUCTION later; have paraded the
sturdy English virtues Of Tom Jones
before damsels whose economic de-
pendence, and need to be supported
in literature, was all too evident, and
they have turned up their noses ut
him as not in our set.' And then sud-
denly I have discovered the oldest
matings-the two-mile runner clipping
with Jane Austen, to whom he had
never been formally presented, and q
former preceptress of mathematics,
with hock-bottle shoulders, dizzily de.
lighted by the rough wooing Of George
Borrow, whom she had met by chance
In the stacks"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-10-13
FATHER THOMAS GAvAN DuFFY's
LECTURE At PRo.cATHEDRAL.

At the Prot Cathedral Auditorium on
Thursday evening Rev. Thomas Gavan
Duffy who has been for six years
missionary in India delivered an in
structive and entertaining lecture deal
ing with pioneer life among the prim-
tive people of India. A large audi
ence greeted the distinguished cleric,
whose discourse was warmly appreciat-
ed. Father Duffy is making tour
in this country in behalf of the work
of his missionary service, which is
located in the Diocese of Pondicherry.
He is son of the famous Irish pat
riot, Charles Gavan Duffy, who was
editor of "The Nation" in the period
of 1848. It was in this publication
that many of the writings of the pat
riots Davis, Mitchell, Mangan and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-10-13
PANTAGES,

That the female of the species is
as adept as the male" is to be amply
exemplified at Pantages for the change
line act introducing the Donals Sisters
will be sure to make people sit up and
take notice. These handsome sisters
are the living embodiment of the re-
suit of physical culture in the female,
and their sponsors claim that there are
no other women in the world who do
hand balancing feats, and human hurt
ling as they do. They have created a
sensation in vaudeville centers wher-
ever they have shown, and they will
open the Pantages circuit at Mime
apolis with new elaboration of GUS
tunes and stage investment for which
they have received many compliments
before coming here.
Again pretty girls will come in for
their share of applause, with "The
Cycle of Mirth," new and up-to-date
revue, one of that kind for which Pan
tages has become famous. This act
features Butler & Germanus, one of the
CI0vOE 6UCC06SO6 VI A10t yOsSA ~ v0u-
deville. It is said to be rapid and
snappy. and should measure up we'll
with the best Of this kind of attrac-
lions seen at Pantages.
Carl Byall and Nora Early have
something really new, screamingly
comfcal Scotch skit, in which they
not only present some fun with a burr.
but achieve some very funny music
and situations, in their presentation
Of "A Scotch High Ball." Bill Pruitt,
tho much talked about cowboy tenor,
is on the bill, and will try to sing him
self into the good graces Of Minneapo-
lis play.goers. Van and Carrie Avery
have a neat little act, "The Night Por-
ter" and Mabel Denton and company
with her wonderful performing tropi-
cal birds fills out the bill which will
be found we'll larded with fun and
laughter making offerings.
"The Ledge Of Despair" the excit-
ing sixth episode Of the adventure SER
ial, 'The Fighting TRAIL" will open
the bill.
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LETTER FROM CHAPLAIN
McDERMoTT.
Progress Of Spiritual Work at Camp
Dodge-co-operation Of Cath
olics Generally Desired In
the x. Of G. Work.

The following letter from Chaplain
McDermott of Camp Dodge, Iowa, will
be read with interest by all who are
concerned with the welfare of the SOL
der boys in the national service. Its
appeal is self-explanatory:
K. of G. Building,
Camp Dodge. Iowa, Oct. 8.
Editor Irish Standard:
As post chaplain Of the K. Of G.
building at Camp Dodge, Iowa, am
privileged to inform your many read
ers interested In the work of the camp,
of the progress being made under the
auspices of the knights of Columbus.
The main building, situated at the
corner of Depot street and Main ave.
nue., which by the way. is an ideal loca.
ton. will be completely finished at the
end of this week. Last Sunday ser
vices were held there. the Chaplain
being assisted by the Rev. M. J. O'Con.
nor. st. Johns Church, Des Moines.
About three thousand soldiers attended
mass. and 20 received Holy Commun-
ion.
Last Monday Lieut.. Father Higgins.
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First OF all, If they nave been paint

First OF all, II they nave been paint
ed, use paint REMOVER prepare.
ton to be bought in small cans-and
apply it, afterward scraping of the
soft paint with a scraper or piece
Of glass. If the boards are uneven.
have them planed by the carpenter or
your own jack-of-all trades. Fill all
the cracks with putty as neatly as
possible. Some people use filler
made from old newspapers soaked to
a pulp. The floor is then ready for a
stain to be determined by the color
which you want to gain in. the furnish
ings Of your room. In bedrooms IN
old floor may even be painted light
tint, such as cream or buff, especially
In room where Frightening up is de.
sirable.
If stain is used, such as mahogany
or dark oak, two finishes are possible.
You can have the floor waxed to a
dull finish or apply q heavy vurnish
which will give glossy appearance.
Either will make your floor an attrac-
tive foundation upon which to lay
your rug.
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of Peoria, Ill, regular army chaplain,
was assigned to duty. He stands ready
to cooperate with the work in every
way possible, compatible with military
rules.
Manifest interest is being shown by
the boys in the work. On all sides
inquiries are being made, questions are
being asked in regard to services.
The magnitude of the task undertaken
through the agency of the Knights of
Columbus, is becoming more apparent
every day. Catholic cooperation on
all sides is a necessity, as the work is
Catholic in every sense Of the word.
Our government has recognized this
work, and placed it's seal of approba-
This week the Iowa State Council of
the knights of Columbus has inaugu-
rated a campaign for funds to carry
out the work. From personal obser-
walton during the past week, and es-
pecially of last Sunday we recommend
most heartily to the consideration of
our Catholic people this widespread
movement to. obtain funds for the
cause. The spiritual and moral well
fare of every Catholic boy at the camp
is at stake. We cordially invite your
earnest and hearty cooperation.
We would suggest that your readers
send us from time to time magazines,
books, ETC., Catholic and otherwise.
The undersigned solicits gladly and
willingly correspondence from all who
have relatives and friends at the camp.
1t will be our endeavor to communi-
cate weekly the work being accom-
plished and the progress made.
Fraternally yours,
PATRICK N. McDERMOTT,
Post Chaplain.
Camp Dodge, Iowa.
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daughters. Mrs. Margaret Lee and the
Misses Mary B. and Kathryn, all of
whom are active and earnest workers
in the Hibernian cause.
The male contingent constitutes an
important section of Division No. Z,
Minneapolis, while the women are at
tached to Division No. /, of the Ladies'
Auxiliary. 1t affords us much pleas
-ure to publish this picture Of this ster-
ling group of patriotic sons and daugh-
ters of Erin, who individually and col
lectively enjoy the esteem of their
neighbors and associates. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pepper were married in st. Paul
and lived in Minnesota for fifty-fve
years. Mr.. Pepper was born in Wis
consin and his wife is a native of
Louisville, KY. The children were all
born in the Twin Cities. Hibernisn.
ism became a habit Of the family.
the good example Of the sturdy parents
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COLLEGE YEAR
OPENS
SEPTEMBER SIXTH

trude Richie, Eugene Frazier, Edith
Montrose, Arthur Holman, Edna Car
roll, Edward Reese and w. r. Russell
of the Modern Players will have i'm
portant parts in the forthcoming pro-
duction.
1.-The Lily" is drama dealing with
the lives of two sisters, the elder Of
whom miss Stone) is kept at home
by an INSCRIPTIONS father, who gam
bles away the family fortune and de-
prives the young women of everything
dear to the hearts of their SEX The
younger sister Miss Foster) possesses
more spirit and is determined to have
an admirer despite parental objec-
ton. Huzzar, the family lawyer, falls
in love with Odette, the elder, and a
young and romantic artist becomes the
willing slave of Christiane. To tell
more of the romance of the two young.
women would rob patrons of "The
Lily" of much of their pleasure, furth-
er than to say that during one act of
the play Miss Stone tells the unnatural
father exactly what she thinks of him
in a speech that takes five minutes to
deliver and during which she recounts
the injustices she has suffered. This
heart-to-heart talk is particularly of
the Florence Stone" type and those
who recall her denunciation Of the
judges in "The Sorceress" know the
former Shubert woman will make "The
Lily" a production long to be remem-
bered.
Despite the additional expense of
bringing Miss Stone from New York
city, no increase in price will be asked,
but an additional matinee will be
played Tuesday afternoon.
In view of the many admirers Miss
Stone has in the city, Manager Nigge-
meyer asks that none call upon her
in the theater's dressing rooms Sun.
day afternoon or evening as her time
will be fully occupied with the OPEN
ing productions. Monday night after
the play Miss Stone will come out
into the theater's auditorium, where
she will be delighted to welcome old
friends and to meet new ones.
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sHuaERT.

Florence Stone is coming!
Florence Stone, prosecuted heroine
of a thousand dramas, who has wept
and laughed her way into the hearts
Of countless Minneapolis theater 60
ers, for a week, at least, is to return
to the Shubert, and commencing Sun
day afternoon next, will play one Of
the two principal feminine roles in
1.-THE Lily"
When David Belasco released his
greatest success, 1.-THE Lily" for stock
purposes, Manager Chas. A. Nigge-
meyer, of the Shubert, was the first
to secure production rights. Then It
was found the very intricate play
required two leading women-one q
highly emotional role that seemed to
have been written for Miss Stone. BY
phone from New York city, Miss Stone
said she would be delighted to visit
her old home for week and play,
all of which explains why Shubert pat
rons next week will once again see
"Flossie" in her accustomed place in
the center of the Shubert stage. Miss
Stone will be seen in the role created
by Nance O'Neill in the original Be-
lasco production of "The Lily" and
Miss Marjorie Foster. present leading
woman of the Shubert. will have the
opposite part, played in the same cast
by Julia Dean. In the action of "The
lily Miss Stone and Miss Foster will
be sisters. Albert McGovern, Ger
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ianism been of the passive or tepid
kind, which is only too prevalent
among members. They have respond
ed promptly to all the calls of the or.
ganization for the development of its
plans and purposes. Their services
have always been at the command. of
the divisions to which they are at
tached.
1t should be stated, too, that this
record of active service in behalf Of
their race has not initiated against
the land of their birth-America. AZ
occasion demanded 1t they have mani
tested genuine and active support
of the several movements that have
presented their appeal to American
patriotism. They have been not whit
less American because of their in
tense love for the cause of ireland.
II Hibernianism could boast of hum
dreds of such families what q glor-
ious future would lie before them!
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being followed by the children as soon
as they had reached adult age. The
elders regarded this feature of the
family life as second in Importance
only to that of their religious train
ing and conducive to 1t, and they have
never had cause to regret the inculca-
ton of devotion to the land of their
dren. On the contrary it has been
their experience that their common
connection with the Hibernian body
has strengthened the sympathy of the
family bond and tended to promote
the harmony and affection that should
Nor has their participation in Hibern-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-10-13
MACAW PRICED FAMILY PET
Crippled Bird Highly Esteemed by Ito
Owners Despite Uncoaquerable
Propensity for Mischief.

An old reader sends the following to
the editor Of London Tit-Bits:
1--WE possess a macaw which came
to US eight years ago. About four
years ago something came along and
injured one leg, which since then
has been wholly paralyzed and Is
tucked up under his wing, no use ut
oil to him. About three years ago
our pet came in one night with his
eye protruding from it's socket. After
little careful attention the place
healed, but he only possesses one eye
and one leg, and is still going strong.
"By the way, I have termed the
macaw as he, on account Of having
christened him Robert; but, to our
surprise, about six months ago he
laid four eggs, but has not laid any
since. We do not keep Robert in a
cage, as he is thirty-eight inches
long from his beak to his tail-tip.
Robert is. the only pet we possess,
and is mauled and played with like a
kitten. In the daytime Robert flies
away and comes home to roost in the
evening. He has most lovely plum
age of azure blue and golden yellow.
"Robert is great pet of every
ones, except when he goes out on
washing days and starts to take out
the clothes pegs at one end Of the
line and finishes at the other. Then
he gets some blessings, but takes it all
as joke, and perches in the nearest
and safest place and laughs and talks
while the angry women peg on the
clothes again.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-10-13
RENovATE YOUR OLD FLOORS
Even the Most Hopeless-Looking Ones
May Be Restored by the
Proper Treatment.

If your floors were only good, you
would never have a carpet in the
house. Is that the problem? Well, it
Is not such a difficult one. While car
pets are always good for certain for
NAL treatments of decorating, more
and more housewives with small homes
or flats realize the labor saving Of
wood floors and rugs and the general
cool effect and spaciousness. Don't
despair If your floors are as old as
Methuselah, they are not beyond hope.
the Springfield Republican says.
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CHANCE TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY

You can add $500 to $50 90 month
to your income in your spare time.
Our money-making plan is winner for
either men or women. We furnish
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it. Send postal at once for "Particu-
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York City.