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The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
HOME GUARDS NOT
.SLACKERs, SAYSSMITH
Deputy Director Defends Members
of Local Organization.

This is no organization for slack
ers," declared Odell s. Smith, deputy
director of the Home Defense League.
at the meeting Of the Sixth precinct
OF the league last night in Gonzaga
Hall, with Rev. DR.. H. M. Martin,
pastor of Wesley Chapel. and captain
OF the precinct. presiding.
We want to correct an impression
that is gaining headway. This or
ganization IL not a blanket to shield
the Stacker from the draft. The men
In 1t. who are Of drafting age, will
be subject to draft, and no exemp-
ton will be made"
The meeting was held after the regu-
lar drill. which was attended by 80
members. After the meeting had
been opened by DR.. Martin with an
invocation. the regular business was
transacted. The question OF drilling
was taken UP and 1t was decided to
hold the drills hereafter each We'd
nesday evening.
Following the transaction, OF the reg
ular business, an address was made
ny Deputy Smith. who. among other
things, gave a survey of the purpose
OF the Home Defense League. which
was the establishment OF a reserve
body to help the police.
Director William p. Emo declared
ne was extremely gratified with the
state of affairs in the Sixth precinct
and that he hoped the work would be
continued with enthusiasm.
Plans have been made for a ceIe-
oraton to be held in Gonzaga Hall
next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.
Addresses will be made by Senator
Calder, Of New York; William p.
Emo, director of the Home Defense
League; Rev. George E. Kelly, S. j.,
OF St Aloysius; Rev. DR.. Shera Mont
gomery, pastor of the Calvary Baptist
Church, and others.
George H. o'connor will give a vo-
cal solo; a recitation will be given
by William B. Chroniger; Miss Ger
trude Misel will sing a patriotic song
and the Wesley Chapel Quartet will
give a series of musical numbers
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
NUTS, FRUITS, SALADS
WOULD BUST TRUST
New thought Society Hears Rem
edy for High Meat Prices.

Dividends Of the Beef Trust will van
ish II the American people adopt this
menu, advocated at a New Thought
meeting in the, Benedick apartments
last night:
Cereals, fruits. salads, nuts, vege-
tables.
The diet was proposed by an un-
identified visitor to the gathering, VINO
told how 500 delectable dishes could be
prepared without meat and expounded
the science of botany and the art Of
horticulture. Some doubt existed as
to whether he was a salesman from
Battle Greek, Mich, or agent for a
vegetarian cook book.
The meeting was held in the apart
ment Of Mrs. Stella Duvall and was
addressed by Miss Grace Wilson. sec
retary OF the International New
Thought movement. Next Friday Mrs.
Florence Willard Day will be the
SPEAKER.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Had Two Rabbits Feet
To Beat All Thirteens

Col. William A. KrOll sat looking
at the calendar at the Marriage Lii
cense Office yesterday afternoon.
ChucklinE over the joke he would
play on the next applicant, when
he told him he was to get the thir-
teenth license of the day and that
the day was Friday the 18th. Just
then James f. Matthews walked in
and spoke up right boldly and said
he wanted a license.
This is Friday. the 18th. and this
is the thirteenth license today"
said Col. Kroll. but if it won't
worry you I'll fix it up
Il should worry over that with
two rabbits feet in my pocket"
said Matthews grinning.
And he and Miss Mary X. Beale
went out and hunted up Rev. w.
W. Clair. and had the knot tied.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Railways Association
Plans for Embargo

First steps have been taken by the
Association of American Railways
through its commission on car service,
to carry out the proclamation Of the
President of July 9, which places an
embargo on fuels, grain, munitions and
other consignments which are being
made in large quantities by the rail-
roads, no shipment being allowed, ac-
cording to the order, except by pre-
sentation of Federal license numbers
furnished by the government.
1t is suggested that port lines pro-
tect against accumulation at ports by
placing such embargo as necessary
against cars in transit.
The order has been mailed to prac-
tically every railway system. in the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
HOROSCOPE.
Saturday, July II, 1917.

According to astrology this is rather
fortunate day for kindly stars rule
during the busiest hours. Mercury,
Saturn. Jupiter and Neptune are all
IN oenetc aspect while Mars and
Uranus are adverse.
Newspapers have lucky rule today
and will benefit greatly through
events of sensational public import.
advertising still continues under a
sway that makes for profit.
saturn gives fair promises to what
ever belongs to the earth and farm
events.
There is also sign that is most
encouraging to stock-raisers.
Neptune gives to the seers as
attention in the next few months, but
America will not feel any serious
shortage until after the new wear.
Fame for both men and women who
will lead in solving the problem of
nosticated and the West will furnish
work
Again honors are foretold for the
colleges, The long foretold union Of
their interests with those of the gov
new year.
A sudden attack on the English
navy appears to be indicated for next
month. London astrologers have long
foretold this battle and placed It in
August.
Financial crisis in Germany is prog
nosticated for the end of this month.
but it may be passed by the most
radical measures on the part of the
government
The triple conjunction of Mercury
Saturn and Neptune in the Kaiser .
horoscope Is read as presaging i'll
health and serious troubles. NOT
hitherto presented to the Emperor.
Persons whose birthdate It is have
They will succeed best II they avoid
changes.
Children born on this day should
nave lives of happiness and pros
perity. These subjects of Cancer often
have strong psychic powers
tCopgriSht yfT.)
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Proposes 3l3 Day Basis
For Government Workers

Representative Carter, Of Massa-
chusetts, yesterday took steps to make
313 a lucky day for the per diem
employees of the government.
1t was Friday, the 18th, but the
Massachusetts, member whose business
is union suits and such, took occa-
sion to right a discrimination against
government employees, union and non
union, who are on the per diem pay
roll.
The Controller has ruled that their
annual compensation should be based
upon a 365-day calendar. The en-
ployes want it based upon a Sl3-day
working calendar, which will give
them the benefit of salary increases
that the employees on the annual pay
roll are now enjoying. The bill won't
to the Committee on Appropriation
for consideration.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
COL. HARTS SEEKS SERVICE.

Col. William W. Harts, Corps of
Engineers. yesterday made an appeal
for assignment to duty with troops
in the field, and indications are that
his application will be passed upon
favorabIy within the next few days,
President Wilson is known to have
a high appreciation of the services
OF Col. Harts, both in his special
capacity as military attache and in
charge Of the official functions at the
White House and in his oficial ad-
ministration of the office of Public
Buildings and grounds. President Will
sons faith in Col. Harts was shown
when he directed the continuance of
his present duties beyond the four
year Limitation usually applied to the
detail Of officers in this city.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
How They Wear En- in Hawaii
Shocks 7. MIC. A. Secretaries

Is Hawaiian dance perfectly
proper for soldiers to see?
A nightly attractive young wom-
an who is the headllner of a troupe
of entertainers appeared before the
engineers at the American University
Camp on Thursday evening. and be-
fore the enlisted men at Fort Myer
last evening. The entertainments
were arranged by Mrs. w. NJ. Black
and Miss Elizabeth Howry. who ap-
proved all the acts before they were
presented.
1t leaked out yesterday morning that
some of the Y. NJ. C. A. secretaries at
the camp considered it rather snappy.
AS a matter of fact. the soldiers say,
the dancer wore a heavy skirt that
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Saloonkeepers Of City
Want S16.66 Tax Refund

Washington liquor dealers are pre-
pairing to make a long and plaintive
howl to the government.
Having been knocked cold by the
prohibition forces and counted out Of
business on November without a
chance to protest, the saloonkeepers
are now looking for some of the
guarantee money that Uncle Sam re-
quires.
1t costs s25 a year for an internal
revenue license. Since they are going
to be In business only four months
from July ], the liquor dealers would
like Uncle Sam to rebate s16.ss Of this
money,
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
TEN MEN ENLIST
In CAVALRY TROOP
Thirty More Needed by Local Unit
of Regiment.

Ten men signed up in the Dis
trict Cavalry yesterday for the new
D Troop.
They were Wilbur Hollidge.
Leonard ]. De Stefano, James E.
Gates. Samuel Alley, c. A. Offutt.
William L. Santman. Wilfred D.
Seal, George S. Cochran, J. G. Hef-
ferman, and William NJ. Denham.
The new D Troop. of which Lieut..
L L. Krentzlin. of B Troop, will
probably be made captain. needs
only thirty men now, and when
these are secured the cavalry re-
cruiting for the District will end.
The four troops are to go into
camp at Patterson's farm. in Flor
ida avenue northeast. July %, and
be trained there until they start
for their camp at Anniston, Ala.
August 5. The recruiting at 1927 F
street is in charge of Lieut.. L. L.
Krentzlin and Sergt. W. E. Bough-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Kaiser Is Denounced
As Midnight Assassin

Two hundred Washington business
men, and 100 spectators, at the Rid
ing and Hunt Club last night, heard
Rev. Dr. ]. Shera Montgomery, de-
nounce the German Emperor as a
midnight assassin" and accuse the
German Empire Of an attempt at in
ternational murder"
DR.. Montgomery declared that by
sending munitions and foodstuffs to
the allies during the past eighteen
months, the United States saved the
Republic of France and the democratic
monarchy of England, from the hand
OF an exponent of autocratic power,
and kept the world safe from the
grasp of a believer in that devilish
doctrine Of the divine right Of Kings.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Adamson Suggests Plan
For Trade Transportation

A reciprocal relation may be es-
tablished in the near future between
the newspapers of the country and
the railroads IL Congress passes a bill
which Judge Adamson, of Georgia,
the chairman of the House Committee
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce,
has introduced in the House. This
measure provides that railroads en-
gagged in interstate commerce may
advertise their rates, advantages and
schedules in newspapers and give in
payment receipts good for transpor-
tation or payment of freight charges.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
First Election Plans
To Be Laid at Meeting

Plans for the Districts first cleo
tion day will be discussed tonight.
The Federation OF Citizens Associa-
tions will meet at the District Build
ing, and discussed ways and means
and candidates for its election of a
successor to District Commissioner
Newman.
The announcement OF the method
by which names can be put upon
the ballot will be followed by nom
nations that will disclose that tire
District has live politicians.
The committee in charge Of the de-
tails will have special meeting at
7 p m. to complete its final report
to the Federation at s p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

dropped below her knees, and she
merely made few fancy steps. There
was not even suggestion of the
dances that have made Hawaii IA
nous. Besides, the steps were just to
help along a Hawaiian song. and she
was not even pretending to dance.
Capt. Stewart, in charge of the engi-
neers' camp. considered the dance
wholly proper, but he didn't like sew
cral jokes in a monologue-one some
thing about the Statue of Liberty
being naked and the other something
about the women going on strike dur
ing the war.
The artist repeated the same
dance at Fort Myer last night and Of
ficers who saw it there considered II
wholly proper.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
LUNCHEON FOR ENVOY.

DIR. Hugh NJ. Smith, Commissioner
of Fisheries, gave a luncheon yester-
day at the Cosmos Club in honor of
Prof. n. A. Borodin, a member of the
Russian mission to the United States.
Among the guests were Secretary
Redfield, DR.. Charles H. Townsend,
director of the New York Aquarium;
DR.. Leonhard Stejneger, head curator
CT biology in the National Museum
DR.. H. F. Moore. Deputy Commits
sioner of Fisheries, and Messrs. R. E.
Coker. Henry O'Malley, Lewis Ra-
cliffe, and Ward T. Bower. chiefs of
division in the Bureau of Fisheries
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Would Improve Montrose Park.

The national fine arts commission,
at a special meeting in Washington
yesterday, considered questions af-
fecting designs for the Improvement
of Montrose Park and Meridian Hill
Park, as well as a number of other
improvements in various sections of
the city.
The commission also has before It
plans for the construction of a new
bridge over Calvert street.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Confirms SmYth's Appointment.

Late yesterday afternoon the Sem
ate confirmed the nomination Of Con-
stantine ]. Smyth, of Nebraska, as
chief justice Of the Court Of Ap-
peals of the District, to succeed
Chief Justice Seth Shepard, retired.
The Senate rejected the nomination
of William f. Thomas to be Federal
judge of the Southern district of
Georgia
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
STUDENT OFFICERS
ARE ORDERED NORTH
Son of Representative and Hyatts-
vile Boy Among Number.

Edwin s. Pou, son of Representative
Pou. of North Carolina, and Henry
]. Spaulding. of Hyattsville, were in
cluded among the eighteen student
officers selected yesterday by Capt.
Conrad S. Babcock. adjutant of the
Reserve Camp, to go to Toronto. Can
ada. with a view to qualifying as
future officers in the aviation section
of the United States Army. Mr.. Pou
has received his commission as a
second lieutenant. The Fort Myer
camp has set 43 student officers to
various aviation schools.
The speeding up process started at
the camp yesterday, when 1t was
announced that hereafter new candi-
dates will be named each day as
captains, lieutenants, platoon COM
manders and corporals.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Kutz Finishes Tomorrow.

Lieut.. Col. charles W. Kutz will be
relieved of his duties as Engineer
Commissioner of the District tomor-
row. and Brig. Gen. John G. D.
knight will assume the duties en-
tailed in his work, according to an
order issued by the War Department
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
Better than Calomel
Or Harsh Cathartics
Many. Have Discovered "E-Z" Tablets
Are Safer

EZ" Tablets the substitute for harsh cathartcs are
mild but laxative, and their effect the liver and bowels
immediate Surely but gently, without strain or sriping they
take hold of the trouble quickly and correct it.
'EZ' Tablets purely vegetable and absolutely harm
less There bad aerefec attendant upon them Cal
ome and strong liquids play havoc with the gum, and teeth
best not to resort to such harsh measures but to let E
Tablets take their place.
Most headaches "duness" and that lazy EstIess feeling
the result Of constipation and lazy liver Take EZ Tab
lets when you feel "Los" and Heavy or "AH Tired Out -
Note how they clear the eouded brain and perk up the
spirits
"E-Z' Tablets most excellent for Dyspepsia, Bilious
Lazy Liver, Piles, Heartburn, Worms Constipation Bad
Blood, Bad Breath Sour Stomach Headache Insomnia Etc
One hundred little peasantastng ehoeoate-eovered tab
lets cost 2se. Sample package, Sc. Sold by
O'DONNELL'S DRUG STORES
And All Other Druggists
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM

On the White House Elhpse today at
p. m. by the United States Marine Band,
Walter +. Smith, second leader.
March, lie Porte Drapeau". .volant
Overture, ''Robespieire' .Litolf
Prelude, The Last Dream Of the vir-
gin. ussssns,
Suite, Scenes Picturesque. ,Massepet
]. Marche. Air de Ballet, s. Anselus.
4. Fete Boheme.
Fantasia, ''Lakme". -Dsl;b..
Ballet music, Henry WIZ. Saint saens
March. The Stars and Stripes Forever
'''',....,-.....'.....'.... .Soua
The star, Spansled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

Mr.. Elbert H. Gary. who passed
few days in Washington. re-
turned to New York yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

The second secretary Of the French
embassy and Nine. Laboulaye will
leave today for Cape May with
their family. They have taken cot
tage there for the remainder of the
summer.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

An interesting wedding took place
Thursday when Miss Lucy May Fer
gusou and AIR. Rolfe Hobart Brett
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney c. Neale will
motor to Maine in August for their
young daughter, Miss Sidney Neale,
who is at Camp Lanier. Mr.. and
Mrs Neale will go to the White Sui
phur Springs for September.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

Admiral and Mrs. Clover and their
daughter. Miss Eudora Clover, ex-
pect to remain in town until Septem-
her. when they may leave for a short
vacation.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-14

The Assistant Secretary Of War and
Mrs William NJ Ingraham, left
Washington last evening. to spend
some time at their home in Port
land, Me-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-08
Oldest Bank In Alaska

is the lad who goes through life wait somebody else.
 If men were as finnicky aoout theii ages as women are almost every man in the country would be young enough to be drafted.
 A scientist claims that crawling around on all fours is a cure for indi- gestion. But we are afraid that the average fat woman will have to keeI right on having indigestion.
 A man can have too many shirts. But no man ever had too many socks
 If the first baby is a girl instead oi a boy a mother gets some consolation out of the fact that anyway, had il been a boy, it might have resembled its father.
 The salvation handed out by the saw dust-spreading evangelists is anything but free, but the language they use is mighty cheap.
 Another reason why collectors arc always hammering on the door is be- cause too many women try to main tain an Oriental rug household on rag carpet income.
 The trouble with the experience that you get after the white lights are lit is that it costs more than it is worth
 Don't scold boy for trying to show off" You show off yourself every time you get a chance, don't you?
 Any wife can tell you that if you will give a liar enough latitude he will soon prove that he is one.
 Our idea of neat girl is one who can wear white duck skirt all day and not have it look like she had slept ir it.
 A man may admit that his wife has her faults. But he won't stand for criticisms of his dog.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-08
PEACE AT FAIRBANKS

The controversy between Editor J. H. Caskey and Editor w. F. Thompson at Fairbanks is settled, and both vndcaed Editor Caskey's paper had said that Editor Thompson patriot for profit,
 and ntmated that he had profitted from the sale of building to the Loyal Legion of Fairbanks for an armory Editor Thompson had Editor Caskey arrest ed for criminal libel. The latter tried by jury and acquitted However. Editor Caskey admits that the testimony to the jury clearly established the fact that Editor Thompson had not received any commission other profit from the sale of the property mentioned and Editor Thompson admits that
 if he had been juror he would have acquitted Editor Caskey. MT. Thompson and Mir Caskey express tire satisfaction with the result, and peace regns at Fairbanks, it ought Newspapers and editors should not permit business political any other kind of rivalry to carry them off their balances
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-08
WHO KNOWS ABOUT THIS?
(Trindad, Colo, News)

(Trindad Colo, News)
 In parts of Alaska many of the miners do their housekeeping and laundering. To accomplish the they a substitute for the washboard and tub device made of old barrelchurn mounted runners that the miner can take it along to his work
 cylinder about 30 inches long and of the same diameter the head of the churn is first construct heavy galvanized iron One end of this cylinder is left open, and the head of the churn is fastened the open end The cylinder Is then carefully bal anced in the churn and the churn-bearngs fastened with rivets and solder to make them watertight
 Two made of galvanized wire of one inch mesh. One of them is suspended from the movable head by onequarterinch galvanized iron rods and the other is fastened to the cylinder that the two about ten inches apart in the middle of the cylinder
 The clothes confined between the two screens. The surges back and forth through them until they clean long the churn is in motion. large pinwheel attached to the bearings furnishes the turning power
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-08
WOMEN BEHIND BRITISH LINE
 WELL PLEASED Great Work Being Done in France by Women
 of England in the
 Present War. AUTHORITIES APPROVE Girls Are Well Treated and New Work Fits
 Them for a New
 Education.
AUTHORITIES APPROVE

HEADQUARTERS OF WOMEN s AUXILIARY CORPS. BEHIND BRIT lSH LINES IN FRANCE, Sept. s. Correspondence of the Associated Press. .)-Women's labor as part of the British army in France has now passed through it's trial stage md won the approval of the army authorities
 In response to question, How do the young women themselves like active service?" the censors at Wo- mems Headquarters have permitted the Associated Press correspondent to take extracts from number of hOmeward bound letters written by women now serving in France.
 One girl writes to her brother: We have billeted in empty villages and everything is done for our com fort Army blankets and no sheets seemed little peculiar at first, but