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Evening star., 1917-09-27
Baptism Of Liquid Fire.

The American troops training in
France have just had their baptism of
LIQUID fire. 1t was not exactly bap-
tism. but near enough to the real thing
to be decidedly impressive. They watch
ed with eloquent silence French DEM
onstratfon Of what is without question
the most diabolical-appearing form of
frightfulness which has grown out Of
three years Of the world war.
The fame thrower used was COM
paratively small. one Of the older
models. but the rotating stream of fire
1t emitted, with great clouds of intense
the air, gave the open-eyed soldiers a
wholesome idea of what some phases of
modern war are like.
The men. when the first shock of sur
prise at the terrible weapon had worn
off, however, began to make humorous
remarks and seemed to enjoy the latter
end of the demonstration with that keen
sense of American Indifference to dan
ger. when it is known just what the
danger is. One soldier convulsed the
big company by shouting: "Oh. bo, don't
1 wish 1 had been better at Sunday
school,"
Another renewed the merriment by
exclaiming: Captain, please tell me
when the next boat leaves for home;
while third added. This sure amt no
place for a nervous man.
The demonstration had a twofold
purpose. first, to acquaint the men with
the character of weapon which could
easily terroriZe the uninitiated. and,
second, to teach the means of defense
and self-protection against even the
most f1endish of German fammen-
werfers.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Effectiveness Is Doubted.

While the American Army will neces-
sarily be equipped with modern liquid
fire projectors. both defense and
for offense, in order that 1t may sue
cessfully combat every form of warfare
practiced by the enemy, many of the
officers are inclined to doubt the ef-
fectiveness of the weapon in anything
more than purely local operation
such as night raid on enemy dugouts
or a small section of an enemy trench
The American fire throwers will likely
be of entirely new design, calculated to
attract little or no attention to the man
or men carrying the instrument. SO that
they can approach close to the enemy
works before becoming shining marks
for hidden snipers
Successfully used, liquid fire must be
thrown down the wind. There have al
ready been cases where the wind has
shifted and the Germans handling the
6ammenwerfers have been burned to
death in their own fires. Flame throw
are of very simple device. A spe-
cially mixed and highly in1iammable OIL
carried in a portable reservoir. is forced
by compression through hose and out
of a long nozzle, at the end of which is
tiny flame that ignites the passing
spray. The heat to the manipulation is
very intense and he has to be specially
hooded. Some of the heavier German
types require two or three men to op-
crate them and throw flames fifty yards
or more.
Evening star., 1917-09-27

Harry Pennington, ffty-one years. a
banker of Baltimore, died suddenly at
his country residence, Bellona avenue,
Brightside, from a complication Of dis
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Drill Beats Base Ball.

YES" said an alert young officer.
"come see me sweat. The drill we get
has base ball skinned at the post as
an exercise, but it is great stuff"
We stood later on a smiling hill
side while the general pointed out
where there had been constructed in a
dip three short lines Of trenches end
ing at rise some hundred yards off,
Those points you see IN the sun on
Evening star., 1917-09-27

be one or moro Germans. represented
by a sack. The object lesson was to
teach these young officers 30 that they
might afterward teach their men, the
best manner in which to take the occu-
pants Of such a trench by surprise with
bayonet in hand and to clean it up.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Listening to Criticism.

The Americans are working them OUT
alone but listening 10 criticisms after
ward from both British and French ON
GERS The proper carrying out OF releis
in trenches so that the enemy Will not
know when one unit has been replaced
by another is one phase of the battalLoi'
nroblem which is being followed With
fidelity to conditions actually found IN
the front line. .
Offensive and defensive problems IN
large number and variety also are pc
ing worked out with commendabie skin
One important feature of the presen,
training IS the searching OF men ana
the use of captured German weapons OF
various Sorts and descriptions. These
weapons have been borrowed from the
French, but the Americans hope to cap
ture many for themselves soon after
they get a chance in the trenches. Par
ticular attention is being paid to m
structions in operating German ma
chine guns and trench mortars. as Weli
as several species of bombs and hand
grenades.
Evening star., 1917-09-27

ments.
3. Within years time you may exchange the
Piano or P1ayer-Piano you purchase for any other
Piano Player-Piano Of equal greater value on
floors and all payments made on first instrument
will be credited in full against the second.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
BE lii. AsSnriainl prrsx

By the Associat ted Press.
AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN
FRANCE, September c1.-What are
technically known as battalion PROB
lens are just now engaging the atteh-
ton of the more advanced units OF
American troops training here for even
tual work in the trenches.
After the battalion problems will come
regimental problems, then brigade
problems and last divisional problems,
for in modern war the division is the
largest fighting unit which remains IN
tact within an army organization. Ihe
corps change from time to time po'h
in the number and the identity OF their
divisions, but the divisions retain their
integrity throughout. Within dlVlsion
the battalion is the really important
fighting unit and thus battalion prob
lens are the basis for all that follows
The problems now engaging the bat
talions are those met in ordinary rou-
tine trench warfare.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
Much Remains to Be Done.

Infantry regiments are now looking
forward to the time when they VIII
participate in maneuvers with the'f
own artillery. The preliminary train
ing of the artillery is now going on
with excellent results, but much re
mains to be done. The artillery must
have month or more in the ac'uai M :
ing line shooting at German targets
before it returns to cooperate with the
infantry.
The artillerymen are very anxious to
begin shooting at enemy targets. Mean
while the plan of having n large per-
centage of the first contingent to ar
rive in France act as instructors to
troops arriving later has been begun.
Officers schools are being organized in
many different localities and scores of
officers are being taken from line regi-
ments of the first contingent to conduct
them Later the non-commisioned ofh-
GERS and men of these regiments VIII
undertake the task of teaching the
newer contingents.
Evening star., 1917-09-27
$169
Stief Upright

Used. This piano has been COM
pletely overhauled and is in per-
feet condition.
Evening star., 1917-09-27

4. We give you Bench and II rolls of Music
FREE with each Player Piano Stool with every
Piano
5. We will allow railroad fare any purchaser
OF instrument ranging in price from $l00 upward
and free delivery within 100 miles of Washington
Evening star., 1917-09-27
$198
Berkeley Player-Piano

Mahogany case. Standard size.
Used, but could hardly be told
from new. This one should go
cuick
Evening star., 1917-09-27

$198
Weber Pianola

This Player Piano Ia one of the
best bargains we have to offer,
and the above price will move 1t
quickly. Used. Mahogany.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
Army Recruiting Week.

To bring the regular army of the
United States up to its complement.
10000 men are needed. The full
strength of the army as authorized by
the government is 10000 men.
The President by proclamation has
designated the current week as Army
Recruiting Week and has asked for
10000 recruits, to bring the army up
to its full strength. Since war was
declared there have been $4,000 en-
Hstments recorded. This is a very
promising number considering the
fact that there has been no actual
call for volunteers, because of the
conscription bill.
The chances are in favor Of the
1000 enlistments needed being en-
tered during the present week, as the
field OF eligibles is much larger than
tnat Of those who were available for
registration. Those who have regis
tered and who are anxious to go to
the front without waiting for the turn
of the jury wheel may Join the regu-
lar army under existing law.
There is also available for army re-
cruiting young men Of Is to % years
inclusive who were too young to be
included in the registration process
and those from 81 to 40 years VINO were
excluded from registration because
they were too old. The regular army
offers a splendid opportunity for both
these classes who wish to join the
eolors and who are not subject to
draft.
The Districts quota to the army is
&C. men of which 269 have already been
enlisted. There are 393 men needed
to complete our quota to the first
fighting force of the country. If fifty
six volunteer each day during the
week the quota will be reached and
any doubts along these lines, as to
patriotism, will have been swept away.
Fifty~six a day is certainly not a
prohibiuve rumber to maintain for
one week. Join the army and join
this week
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

probably unsurpassed By any other
American bank. certainly up 70 that
time, of having taken care Of, either
by purchase OF saia s7So. 900 IN thsss
or the little group Of five men who
for many years handled with con-
summate ability and with model
banking methods the Affairs Of this
Institution. only one survives to par
ticipate in the greater undertakings
Of the present day. He Is Mr.. Baker,
who is chairman Of the board Of di-
rectors and who did SHOW SONS par
donable and modest pride IN the rec
ord made BY this bank OF the sub
scriptions Of Sic, ,O0o. 900 20 the liberty
loan This he has personally supple
mented by q subscription OF ROO, 900
10 the Red Cross fund. a part OF which
will be utilized in building a hospital
ship. Mr.. Baker Is not an austere
man. nor borne down by the heavy
and gloomy dignity which in the past
was Characteristic OF some bank presi-
dents. Instead OF that he is Of cor
dial. friendly disposition, taking keen
interest in the Affairs OF the present
time, whereby he maintains youth and
Yigor. Notwithstanding the fact he Is
well past the scriptual limit Of age.
HOLLAND.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
The Cruger Case,

New York City has another great
midsummer scandal involving vice,
corruption and murder. Eleven years
ago the notorious Thaw case rocked
the city with its salacious sensation;
five years have passed since the MUIR
der of Herman Rosenthal smashed
the police ring; this year comes the
white slave case" par excellence,
again compromising the police-the
murder of Ruth Cruger.
The 'mlssing-girl" problem in New
York has never caused much worry
to the callous bourgeois Of that town;
1t is only when a tragedy, trimmed
and framed In sensationallsm, is
brought to light that they feel q
primitive instinct to do something
about it." In the present instance 1t
is the almost indisputahle evidence
of police connivance that Is most dis
concerting. New York has been fat
tering herself that her police force
had seen a new light. She took a
great deal OF pride In the adninistra-
ton of Arthur Woods as police COM
---471ANAiSA- AASA NAllAch6 dIe huTI ana
indignant that the old. old talnt of
scandal and corruption has broken
into print again.
Out Of the confession of Alfredo
Cocchi important revelations should
come. He IS in the possession Of GER
tain facts which should prove inter-
esting. Another police shake-up Is
certain, and there may be another
Becker case. Commercialized vice In
New York is so. profitable that the
police equity in it, doubtless. can
never be entirely wiped out. 1t can
be brought down to a minimum by
vigilance, however.
Mayor Gaynor, in the Rosentbal
case, defended the police and put
every possible obstacle in the way of
the district attorney. Police Commits
sioner RhineIander Waldo was equally
obstinate, seeing no need to stigma
tie the whole New York police force
force as grafters and corruptionists
because Of the derelictions of a few.
Their reactionary attitude caused an
upheaval Of public opinion. and was
more instrumental In defeating Tam
many in 1913 than any other single
element.
There Is not likeiysto be any polIti-
cal bareback IN the tresent case. how
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

have so many of the worlds greatest
inventors and achievers?
1t is not the easiest way. my boy
but hardShips, the sacrifice of ease
and comfort, struggling with difficult
ties, that make stalwart characters.
An idle luxurious life never develops
the real man. never makes a great
man. There is only one price for mas
terfulness-downrigh hard work, per-
sistent endcavor. no matter what op-
poses or who condemns.
Never were there so many opportu-
mites for achieving greatness as there
are today. Never was the call for
men-real men-so loud and so insist
ent. Are you ready to answer the
call? Are you ready to pay the price
for greatness?
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
A sHalf.Defest for Germany. /"

Germany has not abandoned the
trap Of the drawn war. She Il press
ing the bait now more insistently
than before.
AT stockholm her tactless Socialists
ef the schiedemann group have all
but ruined their own game. They are
exposing the hollowness Of their pre-
tentions. They are showing them
selves as mere catspaws for the Prus-
sian autocracy. The conference which
was engineered under German auspices
is foredoomed to failure.
Nevertheless, the empty peace
formula framed by Germany is abroad
in the world gaining converts through
its cunning chariatanisrn. Russia ia
breeding all sorts OF evil spawn from
its new found freedom. A new crisis
IN Petrograd Is coming. The pro-
visional government has no back
ground Of authority or influence. The
radicals question its control with
impunity; the Pan-Russian Congress Of
Councils Of Deputies OF Soldiers and
Workmen proposes. the abandonment
Of all central authority. the -dissolu-
ton of the Duma and the Council
Of the Empire. When such anarchic
forces as these disturb the work of
Kerensky. and the clear-v1sioned
leaders of the new Russian republic
1t Is idle to say the situation Is near
settlement, despite the restoration of
discipline in the armies and the
restraint and seIf-control Of the
peasantry.
The fact Is that German intrigue and
machination is as potent in the world
today as 1t was last December. 1t
has so confused and beclouded the
thought of many well-meaning
Liberals in the entente countries that
to them the chief concern appears
to be the curbing Of imperialistic
tendencies among the allies them
selves, rather than the crushing of
the Prussian autocracy. Uninten-
tionally they are doing their best to
assure Germany her goal Of the
drawn war" a thing which the
leading statesmen of civilized nations
know now must be avoided at what
ever cost.
The game at Stockholm is up; but
the Germans are working in a score
Of other channels. They are willing
to frame a most attractive. seductive
peace program-possibly including a
plebiscite for Alsace-Lorraine, restitu-
ton for Belgium, and the formation
OF Polish state which will include
Posen-if only they can retain their
power through the southeastern cor
ridor OF Europe. That is all they ask
now; but It is that which must be
denied them.
The President is irrevocsbly COM
mitted against any peace on this
basis. 1t is his duty to see that
American thought Is not led astray
by new German proposals which prob
ably will emanate from Berlin within
the next six weeks. They will mask
the now familiar Prussian chicanery;
they should be given short shrift.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
THE GODS OF WAR.

The Gods are grinding slowly. but the
mills run red,
The cruel cogs are crunching, as the
monster maws are fed.
There are muttered thunders sound
ing mid the clash of savage
years,
For the wheels are clogged with
meanings, and the bitter drip O.
tears.
Glad days and nights of laughter into
the past are fed;
The Gods are grinding slowly, but the
mills run red.
The Gods are grinding slowly, but the
fuel is piled up high,
The stars look down in sorrow, and
the moon weeps IN the sky.
A stencil Is on the sOutnwind from the
pyres on the hills,
There is ruin in the rivers, there is
poison in the rills
The souls Of women wither, like the
bodies Of the dead:
The Gods are grinding slowly, but the
mills run red.
The Gods are grinding slowly, but like
mountains they are strong;
Their eyes are blind to suffering. and
their ears are shut to wrong.
They've made pact with Charon, and
his boats wait on the shore;
Earth's minions stumble to them as
the vengeful cannon roar.
The river Styx is heaving with the
blood that mortals shed
Inc Gods are grinding slowly, but the
mills run red.
me Gods are grinding slowly, but the
mills are choked with foam,
Hate testers every hillside. Grief bides
In many a home;
The winds Of jealousy run swift across
the smoking skies,
And Greed walks in the market place,
Ger which the vulture f1ies,
Humanity. beneath their yoke, to sac
rihce is led.
The Gods are grinding slowly. but the
mills run red.
~. corSsA Miller. IN Psarson'G
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

How are We armed today to meet
The conflicts Of the field and street,
When hosts Of i'll surprising strong
Would drive US into paths Of wrong
Are all our battlsmsnts secureY
Are all our supporting forces sure?
Have we munitions still unspent
In courage. nerve. and right intent?
Is frm conviction at our base?
Is confidence writ on our face
or do we fare to war unit
To win aught but defeat from 1t?
Copyright, lsl7)
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
Pacific Fleet Visits
Port of Rio Ianeiro

Rio Janeiro. June 24-AdmiraI Will
lam B. Caperton. commander in chief
Of the Pacific fleet of the United
states Navy, and the members of his
stan have been received with honors
here The American officers called
on the Minister of Marine under the
escort of a Brazilian naval battalion.
The exercises accompanying the re-
ception included the playing of the
national anthems Of the two nations
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
Colored Woman Jailed
On Charge Of Murder

Julia Brown, colored, p years old,
Pierce court southeast, Is a prisoner
at the Fourth precinct station on a
charge of murder, having, II is al
legged, shot Fred Truman, coIored, Is
years old, of the same address, yes
terday morning during a breakfast
table quarrel. = -
The woman told the police Truman
came home intoxicated and assaulted
her because she did not have break
fast ready. She said he threatned to
XII her, and after knocking her down
dre wa pistol. In the scuffle, she said.
the pistol exploded. The bullet en-
tered the mans heart and he died in
stanty. Coroner hewitt will prob
ably hold an inquest today.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

the death Of a resident who was 1O7
years old says: His death which
was sudden and unexpected, was d
shock to his many friends" How
long do they expect them to live down
there?
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

A New Orleans paper in speaking OF
The Kaiser's plan to make the Rus
slams drunk enough to accept a sepa-
rate peace seems to be working the
other way. They are drinking his
liquor but seem to be imbibing fight
ing spirit from it.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

King Alexander. Of Greece. in an Of
fetal proclamation pledges himself to
carry out the brilliant policy" of his
father. II he isn't careful he may
come to the same brilliant finish" OF
that same father.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

The regular army needs Gs3 men
from the District. Just fifty-siX a
day and We will have done our share.
Now is the time. Live up to our al
lotment.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

The safe and sane" Fourth Of July
is almost upon Us. Maybe a good old
fashioned Fourth, with plenty Of
noise, might help keep the recruiting
clerks busy.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

Forty graduates Of vassar College
are to be married this month. A con-
eerted answer to the call to arms.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

Here is one from a London paper.
The fair sex of America are eager
soon expect to hear from a Joan Of
Arkansas" Not so bad for London.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25
MONDAY, JUNE 3. 1911.
LINE o. CHEER
PREPAREDNESS.

Written especially fx The Washington Herald }
By John kendrick BanEh
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

II We keep on adding buttons as
patriotic adornments. the coatmakers
will have to devise some style where
BY coat lapcls will be longer.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

Each Boy Scout will feed a SOL
der" A typical slogan Of this sturdy
hank Of youth.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

This is no place for a minister's
SON. could easily have been written
by one who witnessed Saturdays ses-
sion in the House.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

The White House still basks in the
throes Of picketing. But now the
picketers are Mai. Pullnan's agents
and not the sUffragists.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

Eloquent as some OF the obstruction
lSts in Congress are, their voices are
completely drowned by the roar of
the big guns in France.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

The German press in describing
President Wilson's Flag Day address,
refers to it as 'insolent rubbish" It's
all in the point Of view.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

This is the last day OF Red Cross
week. Let the District do its fun
share in attaining the 800, ,oOo, 900
mark.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

THE clink Of the ice in the pitcher"
will not be such a common sound II
Saturday evenings doings in the
House are repeated in the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

Those architects who have been
planning roadhouses in Prince
George County will have to travel
far to sell their goods.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-25

ever No one believes that Arthur
Woods is responsible for the unwhole-
some conditions now exposed. The
Cruger case cannot cast a shadow on
the Mitchell administration.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-09
Baptist Church News Notes

The five circles of the Ladies
Aid and Missionary Society of
the Baptist Church will meet
Sunday at $50 o'clock.
The Senior B. Y. P. U. will
meet at 700 P. M and the regu-
lar church service at 7:45. Owing
to the baptismal service held last
Sunday night the regular first
Sunday nilht church conference
will be held next Sunday night.
The touring contest now on in
the Sunday school is proving real
interesting. The Blue ship is a
few hundred miles ahead but the
Red ship has made tremendous
gain recently.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-09
An Informal Dance.

A most delightful dance was CIV
en- by the Roanoke Cotillion Club
on last Thursday evening from
$50 to 11::30. Those present
were: Misses Evelyn Wrenn, of
Raleigh, Irene Cannon, Minette
Marshal, Evelyn and Mabel Boyd,
Marie Taylor andMrs. B. John:
son, of Emporia, Va. Messrs.
B. l.. Futrell and G. c. Vaughn
of Emporia Va. John Smith,
Shafter Buchanan, DR.. E. E.
Hachman, DR.. Paisley Fields,
r. S. Hyman, Rives Manning
Waiter Cherry, C.L. Grimmer, +
s. Smith, r. Edmondson and H.
F. Cherry.
Music was furnished by OAR
by's Orchestra.