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The Washington times., 1917-05-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN and ABOUT CITY
What Has Happened, What Is
Going On, and Where.
HUMAN INTEREST OF STREET
Incidents Noted In Daily Round Of
National Capital.
HUMAN INTEREST OF STREET

There Is a tradition that every
ship in the navy must have a mascot.
Whether it is a written law oi
not. sailors have never questioned.
From time immortal there has been
pet of some kind aboard each ship
Everything from a sparrow to a bear
have served as msscots.
And so, when Lieut.. L. E. Morgan
in charge of the navy recruiting sta
ton here, walked into the office with
d canary bird in a cage it was thought
perfectly natural The only thing
queer was that some Of the half
dozen men there had not brought In
cat or a dog or a parrot or monkey
or most anything else, long ago.
. The husky bIuejackets gathered
around the little songster and 1t I'M
nediately became the official mascot.
Then Lieutenant Morgan sprang an
awful surprise. He said that he was
only taking the bird home for his
wife, II just being a family acquisi-
tion.
So the navy station again is with
out a mascot.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26

Ing the drill explained to them and
watching each other put through the
motions. i went up to the coming
tower which is, over the captain
bridge. Far above in the tops were
the spoilers" who were to watch the
shots on the target and report
through voice tubes. Here, and just
below on the bridge, were many OF
hcers engaged in bewildering calcula
lions with charts and great sheets OF
paper, while out in front on the top
OF turret another was working with
a range finder. Bugles, shouts through
voice tubes, jangling buzzers rang IN
ones ears. The firing would soon be-
gin.
On the deck below found three or
four boys going through signal
drill. by a big bin filled with signal
flags. lis of them in all, flags OF all
colors and designs, each with It's
meaning in the code. They hung on
two long rows of hooks. One boy
stood ready to jerk them out, and two
others to snap them on to the hal
yards. fourth. with a telephone
strapped to his ears, repeated orders
that came from the bridge. These or
ders now were coming fast. and the
boy at the bin was working like mad,
and the flags by twos and threes and
Tours kept shooting up into the sky.
In moment down they tumbled and
others were jerked up in their places.
IL was an animated talk! But what
was II all about? Gable boy and
pennant Jig" the lad at the telephone
shouted. Item, oboe. easy. pup!
Mike. Jig. watch and x-ray fox! Quack.
love, rush." he called again. When II
was all over had 1t explained to me
that each flag was a letter. and the al
phabet ran like this: Cable Boy Cast
Dog Easy Fox George Have Item Jig.
and so on through.
Have Daily Paper.
There was still some time left be-
fore firing, for a lighting smack had
got in our range, and we had to go
back and come down again. 1t is a
complicated game, maneuvering these
monsters. Other big ships were all
about, and signaling constantly back
and forth. 1 went into my cabin and
there had feeling of being part OF
q game more vast. For on my desk
was a copy OF the United States Navy
Press, a typewriter sheet from the
radio room. Day and night the wire
less had been receiving messages from
the remotest parts Of the earth in
this great war We are entering now.
Here are a few OF the dispatches:
"Washington-Wlls sees vast
sacrifices in war; says people do not
realize task before them.
''London-Zeebrugge raided by sea
and air warships; l 200 yards OF de-
fensive position won by storm as
English troops drive into Hindenburg
line.
"Calcutta-Revolt plot in which
! Hindus plan TO sack Calcutta. Ger
man intrigue.
"Petrograd-Russia generals re-
sign. Army demoraliZed at front
Tokyo - Friendship for United
States voiced by Japanese premier.
"Berlin-German paper takes dark
view of future. Heavy blow from
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
RIVER THIEVES RAID
THREE MORE LAUNCHES
Police Hunt Vandals Following
Series Of Engine Wreckings.

Three launches moored In the East
ern branch were boarded last night by
thieves who took clothing and machin-
cry. Two boats were ransacked Thurs
day night. and police OF the Harbor
precinct are making every effort to
catch the vAndals.
The latest victims are Richard G. Tay-
lor. 560s Tenth street northwest. who
lost so worth OF tools and clothing A.
Winston Richards. 1422 A street north
east, who lost IS worth OF engine parts
from the Beth r." and Samuel Mason.
95Os Q street southeast. S worth Of
clothing stolen from his launch. the
ALLYN"
James Howe told the police his room
at COS H street northwest was entered
yesterday. and a rife and three razors.
valued at SIS, were stolen.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
THE WASHINGTON TINES SATURDAY, MAY 26. 1917

America. United States and England
to share worlds commerce after war.
"Buenos Aires-5OO Italian reserv
lists on torpedoed liner"
In this mighty worldwide conflict
how soon are we TO play a part? /
was stopped In my reading by the
sound OF bugle sounding Officers
call. The ships whistle then gave
oeloWlng roar. which said we
were coming on the range. went
down to a gun deck far below-a
small chamber of white painted steel
beams. The place was stIu crowded
with new recruits. boys seventeen"
to twenty-one. here to get their first
dose OF firing. Half the crew had
not seen gun fired before. The
trainer and the firing pointer"
were both new. Placed forward on
either side the gun. each stood with
ms eye to a telescope. Through a
tuoe voice from the coming tower
ABOVE shouted orders which one lad
was repeating here in a sharp strain
eu eAelteo voice. The smiles disap-
peareu from all faces behind him.
Smell Real Powder.
AGAIN bugle was heard from
above, and the boy at the voice-tube
suddenly shouted. Commence frinEr'
Then abruptly a loud jangling bell,
ana a sudden leap of the gun. a flash
ana throbbing conclusion. The
oreech plug swung out. With a wild
Missing squeal the compressed air
blew out the bore. And watching the
faces on every side. saw teeth cIInch
ana arms fold tight. ] heard one boy
Whisper to another who was looking
very white, "ff you feel like that get
to h out OF here" Load" Seven
teen eighty" An instants pause.
Then-"Fire" Another Hash and a
bound and conclusion. and another.
ana another. Set faces and quite
motionless eyes.
Then l noticed something new to
these lads-the smell of powder in
the air.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
SONGS JOIN IN FOX TRoT
Columbia company's Latest cata'
IoaUe Also Has Vocal Delights.

Two of the catchiest songs OF the
season, the Hawaiian novelty song,
''Taddie, Kaddie, Riddie, Kaddie.
Koo," and the ragtime sentimental
song. For Ne and Ny Gal" have been
made into a fox trot medley i'm
eIuded in the dance catalogue OF the
Columbia Company. just out.
On the list OF new records also will
be found Al Jolson, the Washington
comedian. singing From Here TO
Shanghai" selections from the
Century Girl" patriotic ballad.
"America, Here Is My Boy" a ira
ditional Irish song by George Pot
ter. My Pretty Molly Brannigan:" q
Mississippi river song, 20. Susanna"
and the Saxo Sextette's BUN Frog
Blues"
Charles Harrison sings The Ros-
Gry," which record IL out this moth.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26

Garm than good. Today doctors
esscrtbe organic iron - NuXated
tron, This particular form OF iron is
IasiIy assimilated, does not blacken
1aT injure the teeth nor upset the
,nnech. 1t will increase the
stTength and endurance OF weak,
neryous, irritable, careworn, haggard
ionkinR women 100 per cent in two
lSeeks' time ia many instances.
have used II in my own practice with
most surprising results.-FerdinAnd
King, NJ. d.
NOTE: NUXATED IRON recommended
,boye by Dr. Ferdinand King can he obtained
from any good druggist. with absolute
guarantee of success or money refunded. II
neIi's Drug Stores. Peoples Drug StoreE
and Ali good drHgEists.-Advt-
The Washington times., 1917-05-26

C T. Boyd and troopers of the Tenth
United States Cavalry, who fell on
Mexican soil, June 21, 1916, will be
held tomorrow at the Twelfth street
branch OF the Y. NJ. c. A. at $3.50
o'clock, under auspices of the Ma,
tional Memorial Association of the
District Congressman Albert John
son of Washington will deliver the
principal address. Music will be fur
nished by the Washington Concert
Orchestra
The Washington times., 1917-05-26

Members of the Salesmanship Club
last night at the Raleigh discussed
plans for a demonstration when the
Washington delegates return from the
saIesmanship Congress in Detroit in
July. 1t IL probable that an auto
mobile parade will be q part OF the
demonstration.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
Rerr,,ion For Graduntes.

The graduating class OF the Wash
inEton College of Law will be given
a reception by the Alumni Associa-
ton of the college tonight at the
Home Club from to 10. There will
be dancing after the reception.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26

Local Georgians will entertain at a
reception in honor of Governa- and
Mrs. Harris and the Confederate Vet
Grams from the home State on Tues
day, June 5, from s to 10 o'clock at
the Home Club. Dancing will be a
feature Of the evening Jesse Mercer
Is chairman of the executive commit
tee
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
HOLD sHAeUorH SERVICES.

Washington Hebrew Congregation
is to hold Shabuoth services at 5
O'CLOCK this evening. Sunday morn
ing confirmation service Is to be held.
Rev. DR.. Rosenau, of Baltimore, Is to
address the congregation Friday
night, June /.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
Library Gives Privileges.

The Public Library has announced
that it will extend vocational privil-
eyes to readers leaving the city on
extended summer trips. Readers will
he permitted to take out ten books
before leaving the city, and may eX-
change books by mail. II special
request for vacation privileges Is
made the books may be kept out un-
I'll October l.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
Or. Ferdinand King. New York
Physician and Medical Author, Says:
EVERY WOMAN
EVERY MOTHER
EVERY DAUGHTER
NEEDS IRON
AT TIMES
To put strength into her nerves
and color IN her cheeks.

There c q u
be no beauti-
full, healthy
rosy checked
women with
out iron. The
trouble in the
past has been
that when wo-
men n e e d e d
iron they gen
orally took
ordinary me
taIlic iro d
which o ~ e n
corroded I h .
stomach a n d
did far more
harm than
prescribe or
IRON. This pc
easily assimlil
Lima Nk
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
Labor. Dignity His Topic.

How Labor May Be Dignifed" will
be the subject OF an address delivered
BY Thomas L. Jones before the Woman
Wage Farmers Association. at 7o4 T
street northwest. tomorrow afternoon at
Z o'clock. There will be a musical pro-
gram. Miss Jeanette Carter will pre-
side
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
PInrr Rranch afeetInE.

The Piney Branch Citizens Associe-
tion will meet in the Iowa Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church. Emerson
street and Iowa avenue, at O'Clock
Monday night.
The Washington times., 1917-05-26
Target Practice Tests Recruits
New Men in Navy Have Varied Emotions as
Big Guns Cast Their
Missiles.

the Ame1cd"
urH tOHO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
HAPPENINGS IN NINE FIELD
Big Orc Mil of Kitty Company Is at
Last in Full Blast.

Special TO The World
COMMERCE., Okla. May 16.-The
Roanyke mill made its first turning
last week of a car of lead and jack.
John Taylor and Henry Newton are
the principal owners of the Roanoke
mill and have built one of the best
and most modern equipped mills in
the district. The company Is COM
posed entirely of Virginia men.
DR., c. n. Meredith and associates
have made an exceptionally rich
strike on their fsrty acre lease north
east of Quapaw. The ore was en-
countcred at 1875 feet and became
richer the lower down the drill went
This is lust another of the many rich
strikes that have been made around
Quspaw In the last few months.
The new mammoth 35O-ton mill of
the Kitty Mining company, north and
east of Commerce, is at last under full
operation II is driven by steam
power and Is modern in every respect
and is also one of the largest mills in
the district The workings of the
mine are at the 350-foot level. The
Kitty mill Is between the Beaver and
Rlue Goose mines. two of the richest
in the field. which assures it of be-
coming heavy producer and fu-
turc success.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17

reaus or the government for their in
sistence on certain legislation. which
Is more far-reaching and powerful
than any ever proposed in the history
of this nation.
He Must Approve II.
1t is well-known fact that il is a
physical impossibility to pass any
kind of legislation in this session that
has not first been approved by the
president.
In this do not attempt to say that
| the proposed legislation is not Just
and right, in the face Of the eXi ting
circun stances. but that the legisl1-
tion proposed is OF the most radical
and undcmocratiC and unconstitu-
tlonal nature ever presented to n
congress in this country; and that the
president and the bureaus are being
severely criticised is well-known
fact. And this criticism Is coming not
from any one party or any one quar-
ter, but 1t is general
President Lays Down Law.
On the embargo bill. which was
sent to the senate by the department
of justice after the approval of the
president, tioke Smith one Of the
strongest supporters Of the president
and the administration, took the floor
and s1id: you can take an the good
in Roosevelt, all the good in Taft. all
the good in Bryan and all the good
in Wilson. roll it into one compos site
force. and still | would oppose the
president In a bill Of that character"
And that Hoke Smith voiced a ma
iority sentiment was proved by the
fact that that piece of legislation Of
fered hy the president was rejected
almost unanimously.
But what happened the next day?
President Wilson sent fer the men
who opposed him and laid down tho
law.
THINGS Happened.
In order that the senator's in both
parties who disagreed with the presi-
dent might give vent to their feelings
they went into executive session.
cleared the galleries. and locked the
doors Of the United States senate for
the first time in its history,
Just what was said will never be
known unless some senator violates
his obligation, but it is known thai
the Congressional Record the next
morning showed that the senate had
reconsidered and had passed the EN-
barge act Just as it was written in the
department of Justice and approved
by President Wilson.
Up TO the Future.
The present attitude of congress
and the president will finally prove
one or two things-that he is tho
nearer right than all congress COM
bined. or he is farther wrong than
any individual IN those two bodies
Time will tell that.
And it can he said further. that
President Wilson will continue to get
just what he wants, whether the
senate and house believe he is right
or not. The senators and congress
men are surrcndering their own opin-
ions and own beliefs to the presidents 9
dictation. regardless of precedent.
constitution, tradition or democracy.
The outcome may be glorious vic
tory; il may be fearful tragedy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
A CHILD GETS CROSS.
SICK AND FEVERISH
WHEN C0NST|PATED
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated clean little liver
and bowels.

If your little ones tongue is coated,
1t is "A sure sign the stomach, liver
and bowels need gentle. thorough
cleansing at once. When your child
is cross. peevish, listless pale. doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally; If breath
Is bad, stomach sour. system full OF
cold, throat sore, or If feverish. give a
teaspoonful of california Syrup of
Figs" and in a few hours all the
clogged-up, constipated waste sour
bile and undigested food will gently
move out of the bowels and you have
a well. playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaXed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep 1t handy be-
cause they know its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure. They also know a little
given today saves sick child tomor-
row
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie OF california Syrup of Figs"
which contains directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of
counterfeits sold here. Get the gem
uine made by california Fig Syrup
Company
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
CLAREM0RE GIRLS GET
MANY OF THE PRIZES
Federation of Clubs Gives
Eleven Prizes for Work in
Domestic Art in Schools.
Special 10 Tho World

Special to Tho World
CLA ~ EMORE. Okla. Nav 16.-
The Third District Federation of
Woman's Clubs offered eleven cash
prizes AZ its recent session held at
, Collinsvil'e May 9. 10 and II for the
best exhibits in domestic art from the
schools of northeastern Oklahoma,
while Mrs. Williar, Sill of Tulsa
president Of the Third district. Of
fered in addition to the other prizes
two medals, one of bronze and one of
River.
The Claremore public schools won
the signal honor of carrying off eight
of the cash prizes and both medals
the school being awarded the bronze
medal for the best exhibit in dome7-
tic art and Katherine Langley of the
city was awarded the silver medal for
the best essay on home economies
She chose as her subject "The Pur-
pose of Home Economics in the Pub
lie Schools.
Others from the local public schools
to win prizes were: First prize.
princess slip. Mildred Hurst. age 10.
S-A grade: first prize. teddy bear
| chemise. Hazel Whisenhunt. age 13.
S-B grade: first prize. sewing apron.
Ruth Nicholas. age ~. GA grade:
first prize. handkerchief. Veta Moore.
age IL, VA grade 1lrst prize, one
ward crochet, Thelma Miller. age II,
s-B grade: second prize, sleeveless
| apron, Gladys Cook, age 10. 7-B
grade; second prize. MILDLY blouse
Kitty Shirley. P"e 16. s-A grade; sec
| ond prize, combination suit. Margaret
Adams ace II. 7-B grade.
A silver loving cup will be offered
by the Third District Federation of
Womcn's Clubs for the best school
exhibit for domestic art and manual
training ut the next convention to be
held Mt Pnwhuska next year. From
the showing this year, the Claremore
public schools should prove n strong
| contender for the trophy
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
To Avoid Dondruf

You do not want slow treatment
for itching scalp when hair is falling
and the dandrutf germ is killing the
hair roots. Delay means-no hair.
Get, at any drug store, bottle OF
zemo for 25c or $l.U for extra large
size. Use as directed, for it does the
work quickly. 1t kills the dandruff
germ. nourishes the hair roots and i'm
mediately stops itching scalp. 1t is
pure, reliable, antiseptic liquid is not
greasy, is easy TO use and will not stain.
Soaps and shampoos are harmful, as
they contain alkali The best thing t.
use for scalp irritations is zemo, for !,
is safe and also inexpensive.
The T.. W. Rose Co. Cleveland. q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
DOES MOON HAVE GOOD SOIL?
Forward Gardens Credited to Lunar
Influence for Fructivity.

TAHLEQUAH, okla, May 10
New potatoes are being devoured by
several families in this town. They
explain that the forwardness of tho
potato crop is due to the fact that
they were planted in the moon In
February.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-17
Never Before Has Upper
House of Congress Discussed
Laws Behind Locks.
WHAT WILL FUTURE BRING? ?
President Now Plays Role of
Dictator; Legislators Submit
to His Every Wish.
by OMER X. BENEDICT.

WASHINGTON. May l6.-For the
first time in the history of the United
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ecutivc sessions to discuss proposed
legislation.
1t has been apparent to everybody
who has any knowledge Of what is
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