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The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
U. 5. TRANSPORTS
 BATTLE U-B0ATS
FIoTILLA OF SUBMARINES TRIED TO SLAUGHTER ARMY DIVISION
 SINK ONE SUBMARINE.

Washington.-One and possibly more submarines Were sunk in at tacking the transports which carried American forces to France, the com mittee on public information announc- ed. The last of the transports car rying the Pershing troops have ar rived in France. Not an American life was lost in crossing the Atlantic. Not an American ship was lost.
 Secretary Daniels made this state ment:
 Tt IS with the joy of a great relief that l announce to the people Of the United States the safe arrival In France of every fighting man and every fighting ship.
 Now that the last vessel has reach ed port, it is safe to disclose the dan- gers that were encountered and to tell the complete story of peril and courage.
 "The transports bearing our troops were twice attacked by German sub marines on the way across. On both occasions the U-boats were beaten off with every appearance of loss. One was certainly sunk and there is req soon to believe that the accurate fire of our gunners sent others to the bottom.
 For purposes of convenience the expedition was divided into contin- gents, each contingent including troop ships and naval escort designed to keep off such German raiders as might be met.
 An ocean rendezvous had also been arranged with the, American destroy CTS now operating in European wa ters, in order that the passage of the danger zone might be attended by every possible protection.
 "The first attack took place at 1o:30 on the night of June 22 What gives it peculiar and disturbing significance is that our ships were set upon at a point we'll this side of the rendez- vous and in that part of the Atlantic presumably free from submarines.
 "The attack was made in force, al- though the night made impossible any exact count of the U-boats gathered for what they deemed a slaughter.
 "The high seas convoy, rcling with their searehlights, answered with heavy gunfire, and its accuracy stands proved by the fact that the tor pedo dischaISe became increasingly scattered and inaccurate. It is not known how many torpedoes were launched, but five were counted as they sped by bow and stern.
 A second attack was launched few days later against another con- tingent. The point of assault was beyond the rendezvous and our de- stroyers were sailing as a screen be- tween the transports and all harm. The results of the battle were in favor of American gunnery.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Earth Grows Slowly Now.

In the early days of it's history the earth grew rapidly by the addition of meteoric matter. It is still growing in the same manner, scientists say, though scarcely to an appreciable ex- tent, for the mass of meteoric matter added yearly is reckoned to be only 20,000 tons. In the course of ages the larger planets have swept up practic- ally all the fragments of the original disruption. and the only available source of supply of meteoric matter seems to be brought hy comets
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Regulations to Govern Work of Exemption Boards Made
 Public.
EACH CASE ON ITS MERITS
HBe Fearless and Impartial" Is Final Admonition of President Wilson No Class Exemptions Will
 Be Permitted
MEN WHO ARE EXEMPT

Officers of United States, states, territories and District of Columbia.
 Ministers of religion and stu dents of divinity.
 Persons in military or naval service of United States.
 Subjects of Germany and all aliens who have not taken out first papers.
 County or municipal officers. customhouse clerks and work men in arsenats and navy yards. Pilots, merchant marine sail era
 Married men with dependent wives or children.
 Sons of dependent widows, sons of dependent, aged or h. firm parents, or brothers of de pendent orphans under sixteen years of age.
 Men morally deficient.
 Members of recognized reiie- ious sect existing prior to May 1s, 1917, whose creed forblds participation in war
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
May Not Aid Enemy.

Washington.-In deciding whether German prisoners of war in the Unit ed States may make and sell toys for the benefit of the German Red Cross the judge advocate general of the army holds there is no treaty which would impose upon the United States a duty to permit prisoners to aid any institutions connected with or serving an enemy of the country in any ca pacity.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Americans Decorated.

Paris.-Four ambulance drivers Of the American field service have been decorated with the war cross by General Godraud. They are Benjamin F. Butler and John M. Grierson Jr. Of New. York; Brownlee B. Goul, Tole- do, and H. Wynkoop Rubinkim. Chi cago They were cited for courage and devotion
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Ieuton Air Raid Fails.

Petrograd-A German aeroplane attack on the Russian aviation base on the south end of the island of Oezl, off the Gulf of Riga, was check ed by gun fire from Russian ships and land batteries. says an official an nouncement
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Wasted Time.

We don't miss the little here and the uttle there. Yet in year the amount of time wasted is enormous. Learn ing that he was always called to din ner several minutes before the dinner was really ready to eat certain man started and wrote book in the spare minutes between the call and che ac- tual dinner time. It only shows how we waste time. If you want to be among earth's benefactors you will begin now to conserve your time and ese 1t to prof3t.-Exchange.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
,moort Duties Lifted.

Mexico City.-The government an- nounces that import duties on auto mobiles. wagons and all farming ma chinery have been removed until De- cember 31.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
1. w. ". Aids Germany.

Washington.-Indu Workers of the World leaders were charged with working with German agents in mines and fields of the West to stir up strikes among Germans and Aus trians, in correspondence laid before the Senate by Senator Thomas of Col orado
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
auxs Lumber Eor ships.

Washington.-Purchase of the frs. installment of consignment of fir lumber to build 30 wooden ships, ob- tained by the Emergency Fleet Cor. poration at $30 per thousand, was an. nounced by Chairman Denman of the Shipping Board.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
To Tell People of War.

official speakers bureau. through which it is hoped to address 100000 American people each night on issues of the war, was announced through the Public Information Committee.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
R.cnrd Run For Destroyer.

Washington.-The destroyer Shaw has completed record run from q Pa cific coast port to an Atlantic port approximately 5,S58 miles-in IA days, 10 hours and 20 minutes.
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 the United States will be drawn with s-the least inequality and personal hardship"
 President Wilson, in issuing regula- tions for the working of the draft. urged upon every member of every draft board impartial and fearless per formance Of the delicate and difficult duties intrusted," in order that "our armies at the front may be composed of men free from sense of injustice in their mode of selection
 To Fix Date for Board Meetings.
 In the near future a date will be set by Brig. Gen. Crowder. provost mar shal-general, for the meeting and or iganization of the boards. At the same time 1t is expected that the selection regulations will be promulgated so that the process may be put under way without delay. The present intention is to call the men selected to the col lors about September 1.
 All Forces on Equal Footing. President Wilson's statement fol- lows:
 The regulations which am today 'causing to be promulgated. pursuant to the direction of the selective service law, cover the remaining steps of the plan for calling into the service of the United States qualified men from those who have registered those se- Aected as the result of this process to constitute, with the regular army, the National guard and the navy. the fight Ing forces of the nation. all of which forces are under the terms of the law placed Tn q position of equal right, dignity and responsibility with the members of all other military forces.
 'aThe regulations have been drawn with a view to the needs and circum- stances of the whole country and pro- vide a system which it is expected will work with the least inequality and per sonal hardship. Any system of select ang men of military service. whether voluntary or involuntary in Its opera tion. necessarily selects some men to bear the burden of danger and sacri- flee for the whole nation. The system here provided places all men of mili- tary age upon an even plane. and then. by selection which neither favors the one nor penalizes the other. calls upon the requisite number for service.
 Urees Boards to Act ImpartiaIly.
 'The successful operation of this law and of these regulations depends necessarily upon the loyalty. patriotism and justice of the members of the boards to whom it's operation is com mitted. and I admonish every member of every local board and of every dis trict board of review that their duty to their country requires an impartial and fearless performance of the deli cate and difficult duties intrusted to them. They should remember as to each individual case presented to them that they are called upon to adjudicate the most sacred rights of the individ- ual and to preserve untarnished the honor Of the nation.
 "Our armies at the front will be strengthened and sustained If they be composed of men free from any sense of injustice In the mode of selection. and they will be inspired to loftier ef tortB in behalf of a country in which the citizens called upon to perform
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
To Beoin Draft Soon.

Washington. Arrangements for the selection for draft in the new national army were taken up by Sec retary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Rooseyelts To France.

Paris-Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Captaln Archibald Roosevelt have arrived in France to join the American expeditionary forces.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Official ordera

Now, Tommy, I don't mind your drilling with your toy rifle. But bear this in mind."
 "Yes, dad"
 Remember that our neighbor's eat Is not an alien enemy
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Two pakotas Dry"

Sioux City, S. D--Both North and South Dakota became dry" when the prohibition laws became effective.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
Roumanians Arrive.

A Pacific Coast Port-A Roumanian mission to the United States has ar rived.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-07-12
May Designate Certain industries.

Later the president may from time to time designate certain industries or classes of industries that are necessary and the district boards will be so no- flied It will be the duty of each board. however, to ascertain the avail able labor supply for such industries outside the men called for military service and to take the result into con- sideration in determining such things.
 If in the opinion of the district board" this section of the regulations concludes, the direct, substantial. ma terial loss to any such industrial or az ricultural enterprise outweighs the loss that would result from failure to ob- tain the military service of any such person. a certificate of discharge may be issued to him X X K"
 Certificates of exemption will not necessarily be permanent. They may be revoked with changing conditions, or may be granted only for prescribed periods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
OWEN WILL PUSH
WAREXPEND|TURES
COMMITTEE PLAN

Senator Owen of Oklahoma, who
proposed the much discussed com
mittee on war expenditures, CON-
mittee which President Wilson is
fighting. plans further to press the
movement for such a committee IN
spite of the recent adverse report
which the Rules Committee made
under pressure from the White House.
President Wilson in one or more
communications to members OF Con-
gress has asserted the proposed COM
mittee would mark a lack OF conn
dence in himself and put him under
daily espionage" Senator Owen
takes issue with this and asserts
that the public is entitled to publicity
with respect to the huge war expen-
ditures.
All indications are that so much
feeling has been stirred up over this
question in the Senate that there will
be big debate over It when the war
tax bill comes up. as it will this week.
Senator Owen declares II would be
impossible for the President or tho
Cabinet to safeguard completely the
expenditures for the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
MADE BY RED CROSS
Total Appropriations to August |
Amount to $6,175,652.

Washington people who contributed
to the Red Cross were given a peep
at the books today to see how their
money has been spent.
Henry P, Dawson, chairman OF the
Red Cross war council, made public
a statement showing collections and
expenses since war was declared on
Germany.
Total appropriations for the war
council up TO August 1 amounted to
S6.1T5.s52
The pay roll OF the Red Cross to
700 workers for July was S4T.T5O.
Sixty-one volunteer workers gave
their services. Miss Mabel Boardman.
who has been connected with the So
ciety for seventeen years, not only
donated her services, but paid also
her own travelling expenses.
approximately S3.OOO.OOO was spent
in France buying ambulances, stock
ing hospitals. equipping Red Cross
relief stations, and caring for infants
Nearly half million dollars was
spent equipping Red Cross general
Hospital No. ].
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
Evening Services in the
Churches

Waugh NJ E. Church. Third and streets northeast the Rev.
Howard Downs pastor Sermon Water for the Thirsty p M
Wesley Chapel NJ E. Church. Fifth and streets northwest the
Rev Daniel Martin pastor Sermon, Hiding Behind the Flag
pm.
Mt Vernon F. Church South Ninth and streets northwest
the Rev. Edward Hardin pastor Sermon "A Question Which
Determines Destiny p m.
North Carolina NJ Church. Eighth street and North Carolina
southeast the Rev. Franklin Bryan pastor Sermon THE
Christians Scars" p.
Central Presbyterian Church Sixteenth and Irving streets north
west the Rev. James Taylor Sermon by the Rev. Melton
Clark Of Second Presbyterian Church. Charleston, s. c.,
Columbia Heights Church. Eleventh street and Park
road northwest the Rev. Edward B. Bagby pastor Sermon Hot
Weather and Religion" p m.
Ninth Street Christian Church. the Rev. George Miller pastor
Sermon by pastor, 7:45 p.
The Cathedral Bethlehem Chapel Adams the Rev. Canon
De Vries. Peoples open air service, p.
Metropolitan Baptist Church, Sixth and northeast the
Rev John Compton Ball. pastor Sermon Unknown Gray Hairs
7A5 p.
Centennial Baptist Church Seventh and streets northeast the
Rev. E. HeZ Swm pastor Sermon "Why She Laughed Aloud
Washington Street Car" S:15 p. m.
First Church Scientist Euclid
northwest. Subject, God" p. m.
Temple Baptist Church. Tenth and northwest the Rev
Oliver Fuller Gregory pastor. Sermon, p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
HUNDREDS OF LETTERS
TO SAILORS GO ASTRAY

II you have friends or relatives in
the navy. assigned 10 ships at sea, be
careful OF the addresses OF your let.
tiers. Hundreds OF messages are going
sstray the Postoffice Department
warns. because of improper addresses.
Be sure 10 learn the name OF his
ship and then write the address plain
ly. Write the addressee's name. the
name OF his ship, and mark II Care
Of Postmaster. New York. ". Y"
It's easy enough, incidentally. to
learn his ship. Write to the Bureau OF
Navigation, Navy Department. giving
his name in full. his service branch.
his rating at enlistment, and the name
Of his home town.
The whole problem Of addressing
mail to the sailor would be simplified,
Il IL said. II the men themselves would
furnish this information to their rela.
tives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
WARSH|P FIRES ON
BALTIMORE MAYOR,
ON PLEASURE TRIP

BALTIMORE. Aug. 5.-The story
OF the arrest "Somewnere in Ameri-
ca" last Thursday OF Mayor Pres
ton, John ]. McMahon, leader OF the
Democratic organization in Balti-
more. and q party OF friends came
TO Baltimore with the arrival OF the
pilot boat Calvert. ABOARD which they
were on a cruise to Old Point Com
fort and the Capes.
The party left Baltimore Tuesday
afternoon to celebrate the sixty six tn
anniversary OF Mr.. Mahon's birthday.
/ Shortly after passing out of the bay
the mayor espied a fleet OF United
states war vessels and thought he
would like to get q peep at them.
Capt. William d. Sanner, president Of
the Maryland Pilots Association. was
at the wheel OF the Calvert and felt
that his license as q master pilot en-
titled him to the freedom OF the
seas. But-and here came hIs rude
awakening-and also a sharp shot
across the bow OF his trim little ship.
Put Guard On Mayors Boat.
There was a sudden reversal Of
the engine, followed by a demand
from the commander OF q patrol
launch for an explanation.
How did you get here, and what
do you wantT' he asked.
The mayor and William +. 0'Conor,
superintendent OF public buildings.
we're in the pilot house with Captain
Sanner. Mr.. O'ConoT attempted to say
that the mayor OF Baltimore and his
party were out on q little pleasure
cruise and wanted to see the battle
ships.
mix on the pleasure cruise and bot
t1eships." or words TO that effect came
from the stern looking man in charge
Of the launch. You have no right
here Just stay where you are until
I report to the commander of this
station"
Guard Place on Calvert.
A guard was stationed aboard the
Calvert to see that II did not move.
When the launch got back the com
mander told Captain Sanner that he
was guilty of a serious violation Of
the law, but that under the circum-
stances he was free to depart. The
mayor and his party invited the COM
mander OF the launch and staff aboard
the Calvert for a little treat
You are violators OF the law, and
for that reason we cannot accept your
hospitality" the commander replied
rather sharply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
VISITS HOME TWICE
IN TWENTY-SIX YEARS

BALTIMORE. Aug. 5.-A pleasant
surprise greeted Mrs. A. A. Levin
when her son. sergt. William Levin.
United States army. now stationed
at the Jefferson barracks, near st.
Louis, arrived home for a short visit
last week.
This is his second visit home in
twenty six years. Four years ago he
came home when his mother was
critically i'll.
Sergeant Levin has spent twenty
three OF the twenty-siX years that he
has been away from home in the
army. During his service to Uncle
Sam he has travelled nearly over the
whole world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
SENATE FACING
FIGHT OVER PLAN
TODRAFT WEALTH

A great battle is ahead in the SEN
ate over the issue OF the "conscrip-
ton of great wealth" to meet the
cost of the war.
This struggle will come in connec-
tion with the war tax bill. which will
be up in the Senate this week
Although the war tax bill provides
for large taxes on big incomes and
excess profits, a powerful group OF
Senators takes the position that these
taxes are not high enough.
such Senators as Borah. Norris.
Kenyon, La Toilette. johnson OF Cali
fornia and others equally progress
sive are going to demand that wealth
bear a much heavier part of the bur
den.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
MAHOGANY STAND
ELECTRIC TABLE
LAMPS
ELECTRIC GAS AND
TABLE LAMPS

All at 2os5 on Regular Prices.
with fancy art glass shades, in
| yarfaty OF STYLES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
TORESUME RETIREMENT
HEARINGS WEDNESDAY

Hearings on the proposed leEisla-
tion for retirement of civil service
employees OF the government will be
resumed on wednesday. according TO
an announcement just made by Sen
ator Mcclellan, of Tennessee. chair
man OF the Committee on Civil Ser
vice and retrenchment.
The hearings are the result of a
request made to Chairman Mcclellan
10 Introduce the Heating bill in the
Senate. The Tennessee senator de-
sires to familiarize himself with con
6itions before introducing the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
GAS STOVES
2 AND 3 BURNER STYLES
PERFECTION
OIL STOVES

All at 20ss on Regular Prices.
4-Burner SITS for $14.20
3-Burner $3.50 for $1o.So
2-Burner 1915 for $3.50
1-Burner $5.4s for $40
2-Burner (No Legs)
S6.75 Kind for. .$5.42
burner (No Legs)
$3.45 Kind for. E. SAT-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
LAWN MOWERS

All Ice Cream Freezers at 90 per
cent OF Regular Price.
PaIaIs RoyaI-FoaTth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
THREE SENATORS
PLAN TO ATTACK
CONTROL OF FOOD

A triple onslaught on the food
control bill will be made this week
when the Senate resumes considera-
ton or the conference report.
Senators Reed, Gore, and Hollis are
TO lead the attacks.
Reed viii continue his hammering
OF the measure along the line he set
out on in the Senate yesterday. when
he said the conferoes had inserted
much new matter, and that the SEN
ate managers had yielded to the
House on every important point.
Gore will declare his opposition to
the whole fabric OF food control a.
the measure outlines It, on the ground
that it is the essence Of autocracy,
and is besides unscIenIfc.
Labor Clause Out.
Hollis will point out that con-
ferees struck from the bill the labor
exemption clause Of the Clayton law.
and will demand that It be restored.
The movement heaGed by Hollis il
recognized as a protest by organ
ICED labor against striking out OF
the clause.
In spite Of what is IN prospect. Sen
ator Chamberlain, in charge of the
bill, predicted confidently the con-
ference report will be adopted.
Much of Reeds speech was devoted
to fAying Herbert c. Hoover, food
administrator. whom Reed accused
of misleading the American people
20 crafty a personal ambition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-05
SMALL CITY MARKET
FOR CAPITAL URGED

A plea for the establishment in
Washington of a small city market.
where producers in neighboring coun-
try districts may bring their surplus
when the regular city markets are
Elutted, was made today by Charles J.
Brand. chief OF the Bureau of Markets
OF the Department OF Agriculture.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-07-21
FOUNDER OF NEW YORK
Telephone COMPANY DEAD

John H. Cahill, for thirty-five years
identified with the telephone industry
in the United States, and founder
OF the New York Telephone Company,
died at his home in New York last
week. A solemn requiem Mass was
held in st. Patricks Cathedral at
o'clock Saturday. Mr.. Cahill was born
in Delanco, N. j., in 1859, and twenty
years later did his first telephone work
for the Bell Company of New York
In 1885 he was graduated from New
York University law school, was ad.
mitted to the bar, and became attor.
ney and secretary for the Metropolis
tan Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany. From 1896 to 1914 Mr.. Cahill
served as vice president, general coun
sci and director for the New York
Telephone Company. He was a di
rector Of several other telephone com
parties in the East and a member Of
the New York County Lawyers AS
sociation, the Bar Association of the
City of New York, the New York Uni
versity Alumni Association, the Amer
lean Irish Historical Association and
the Democratic, club.