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The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
Increase Is Noted
In Grain Shipments

New York. June I7.-Fairfax
Harrison, president Of the
Southern Railroad and chair
man Of the railroad war board,
today gave out this announce
ment:
Marked improvement In the
grain transportation situation
throughout the country is re-
fiected in reports just received
by the railroad war board
from the twenty-three principal
grain carrying roads. There is
comparatively little car short
age. Affecting the movement OF
grain. Furthermore, there Is
practically no disposition on
the part Of farmers or country
elevators TO hold back on grain
shipments.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
Self Helps for the New Soldier
Practical Home Hints Military Training that WIN Stand
You IN Good Stead When You Are Called to the Cosr,
BY UNITED STATES ARMY opBIcER
y A UNITED STATES ARMY oFBIcER.

lows one captain, one frst lleuten-
ant, one second lieutenant, one first
sergeant, one meas sergeant, enc sup
Ply sergeant, six serEeants eleven
eofRoreis, two cooks, two bugiers, one
mechante, nineteen privates Of the
the second class, toiai lo1 For war a.
strength there are added two ser
eeants. six corporsia. one cock. one
mecnanic, nine priYateS, first class,
ana tnirty-ope priYates. second class.
Total, is men and officers.
A company is subdivided into pla-
looms and squads. The number both
or platoons and squads varies accord
ING 70 whether the company Is ~
peace or war strength or even below
the authorized peace strength. Like
wise, the strength OF a squad may
ot me company, except that no squad
may contain less than SIX men.
The company, then, II divided into
Two, three or four platoons, each con-
sisting OF not less than two NOR more
than four squads. In other words, at
inli war strength, there would be
sixteen squads or Is men in the four
platoons. The remainder besides the
omcers have assigned positions such
as guides and file closers.
The sergeants. Of which there may
be eleven at war strength. will be
found to be OF more importance in
the company than the corporal, who
has no authority except over the men
OF his immediate squad. 6ergeants
are not only in charge OF two squads
when so grouped. butsmay be placed
in command OF q platoon. In a com
pany Of four platoons, two platoonE
at least must be commanded by SER
geants. The new soldier will find that
the sergeant is the normal medium be-
tween the noncomulissioned man and
the ofiicer and that the sergeanta are
supervisors of all company AFFAIRS
which relate exclusively 10 enlisted
men.
Tomorrov's article will tell how the
company is formed.
tCo1yhght. lsr1. By the WhssleI sypdiat&l
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
BRIDE GIVES WRONG
Age OF HER Lover
Baltimore Girl Arrested on Perjury
Charge Brought BY Groom. Father.

Baltimore, Nd, June 1.-THE wed
ding plans OF Miss Carrie NJ. Horner.
20 years old, 27l3 Elliott street. and
James Edward Bromweu received a
rude jolt when on the eve OF their
n marriage, which was 10 have taken
place today, the prospective bride was
arrested, hailed TO the Central Police
Station and is now at her home SUI
fering from an attack OF hysteria.
The charge against the young worn-
an is perjury. II she be able she will
be given a hearing before Justice
Packard in the Central Police Court,
tomorrow afternoon She was arrest
ed on a warrant sworn out by Capt.
Charles A. Bromwell. OF Madison, Nd.
father OF the young man she was 20
marry. who alleges that she perJured
herself in swearing that young Brom-
wells age was p when he Is only l9
years old. She obtained the marriage
license.
According to Mrs. Ida Horner, moth
er OF the girl, the young people had
planned to surprise their relatives by
being married today. Her daughter
confessed to her last night, she said,
that several days ago the young man
had given her money 20 buy the wed
ding ring and obtain the marriage
license. On Friday, accompanied by
a neighbor, the young woman obtain
ed the license, giving BrOmwelrs age
as %
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
St Johns College Closes.

The junior closing exercises
Of st. Johns College will be
held tonight in the Imnaculate
conception Hall, Eighth and
N streets. -
Rev. Francis J. Hurney, of
Ihe sacred Heart Church. will
ADDRESS the students. A mu-
SSal ~ ana literary program will
t ~ presented by the members Of
sne academic department. The
SntIaIlest S.tI5 cadets in Company c
VIII give an exhibition drill
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
TRY TO FREE PRISONERS.

New York, June l7.-Mischa
Appelbaum, head of the HUI
manitarian cult, yesterday took
np the fight to TRIP to save the
life Of Elias JaZra, sentenced
to die in Sing Sing.
Nebahah Ghatas, sister-in.
law OF the condemned prisoner.
has several times written to tn
authorities, saying 1t was she
and not Jazra who fired the
shot that killed her sweetheart
after he had forsaken her,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
Dead Snake in Well
Poisons Farm Horses

Gault. Colo. June I7.-Poison-
ed water caused the death of
several horses in this comnu-
nifty. H. E. Bone, farmer, who
has eighty acres of ground wait
ing to seed, lost his only team.
The strange poisoning was
solved when a dead rattlesna ke
was taken from the well on the
Bone ranch.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

ing an excellent ointment Of eczematous
rashes: ~CalomeI. grains; sulphur, /
dram; oil OF eade, 1-2 dram; rose oint-
ment, l ounce.
Fred B. H.-Swollen and tired feet may
be relieved by adding a teaspoonful Of
the following powder to a basin Of water
In which the feet are rested for fifteen
minutes: Alum; l ounce; rock salt, ?
ounces; borax, 3 ounces.
A Constant Reader: Yes, did give an
answer to Embarrassed" sometime ago
on the treatment Of superfluous hair. l
am opposed to the use of all depilatories
Write me direct. enclosing a stamped self
addressed envelope. will gladly give
you a detailed reply.
lnsomnia-Do not resort to drugs. Try
the following measures: A warm bath is
very relaxing. and. taken before retiring,
has q soporific effect. Instead Of exert
ing oneself by rubbing the body dry with
a Turkish towel in the usual way, pat q
dry with soft cloth in order to keep ur
the relaxed state.
Massage is frequently advised for sleep.
lessness. However. unless given by AZ
SNPSA'' IL 10 lar Tess apt 10 pc Stlnulat
ing. Gentle massage properly given with
the object to soothe kept constantly II
view is efficacious, as is also massage ot
the scalp, temples, and spinal nerves
especially Of that portion at the nape o.
the neck.
Gentle manipulation Of the head at tn,
base ofSthe brain. allowing the hands I,
| sweep outward toward the shoulders
produces drowsiness, and when the bod,
Is relaxed and the mind either a blanJ
or nonresisting sleep Is sure to follow
for habit OF mind must be trained. viii
to sleep and you will sleep
Housewife-The reason sour milk agree
better than fresh milk with some persons
Is because it is already half dIgested. II
the stomach It meets with the digestiv,
juices which contain a small amount O
acid; the milk Immediately separate,
into curds and whey. But the rea
reason for the great advocacy of SOU
milk by physicians is that II has tn,
power to keep down putrefaction IN the
intestinal tract. Some think most Of oul
ills originate there and that we can pu,
an end to many Of them by keeping thI.
tract Us clean as possible. There can be
no doubt of this.
Eleanor-You may use too much soar
on your face and you may indulge In
food that Is too rich. Simplify your diet
and use almond meal in place of SOAP
Put the following on your face after.
ward: Boracid acid, dram; rose water.
a ounces.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
Capuehian Monk Arrives.

New York, June 1.-THE Most
Rev. Venance de Lisle-en-Rig-
ault, head of the Capuchian
Order of Monks, arrived here
yesterday from Rome to confer
with officers of branches of the
society in the United States and
Canada This is his first Off
cal visit to this country in
many years.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
Practical Health Talks by Lillian Whitney, M. D.
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.

whitney whose
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

A scoop for Erocers that weighs its
contents by pressing down an indi-
Gator along a scale on the handle has
been patented by its California in
Ventcr.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

Announcements was made in the dif-
ferent churches today of the Red
rross campaign for funds which
VIII be commepced tomorrow. The
arisoners were urged to give liberal,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18
ALEXANDRIA SCHOOLS
! FINISH YEARS WORK
Rep. Charles c. carlin VIII Speak
at High School Commencement.
THE HERALD BUREAU.
~ r ~ Knight Z 500.
.M4U King Street

~ r. = knight 500.
AtsSanaria, Va, June 1.-THE public
ali Of the white schools, cards OF
promotion and distinction viii be
awarded 1t . o'clock,
The Alexandria High school WIN
hold Its closing exercises At 8 o'clock
ssfw e s5 esSo sysaas oaf II the t%sasgSs sSss9Eig%
pupils will graduate. Representative
Charles c. Cariin win make the ad-
dress, Diplomas and medals win be
aEarded by Supt, W. Fl, Sweeney,
Yho Etn also deliver an address
Gfsee 2. z. Church, VIII pronounce
Miss Jennie Rosenberg viii deliver
the salVtatory, and the valedictory
viii be delivered by Waller Barrett,
Will be awarded a gold medal for
seholarship given by DR. Silver, Of
Cards Of promotion will be given
beginning at > o'clock IN the high
princiBaL There viii also be a special
program Supt Sweeney and Gilbert
j. Cox, clerk OF the school board,
win make the awards in the other
schools
Members-of the graduating class of
the high. school tonight attended ser
vices IN the NJ E. Church South
where the class sermon was preached
by Rev. Fl v. REGISTER, d. D. pastor.
, Work nf recruiting Company q.
First Virginia Regiment. will be COM
TneRced at the armory tomorrow
morning by Capt. Conrad JehnSon as
sisted by -Sergt Julius F. Niles, u.
S. A
Announcements was made in the dif-
ferent churches today of the Red
ross campaign for funds which
Z VIII be commepced tomorrow. The
arisoners were urged to give LIBERAL
Work Of erecting large stables at
the st Asaph camp. were more than
lseoo soldiers are stationed, has Just
been completed
A large congregation today at
tended the children's day services
held sin the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

Work Of erecting large stables at
the 81 Asaph camp. were more than
100 soldiers are stationed, has Just
been completed.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

First Virginia Regiment. will be com
meRced at the armory tomorrow
morning by Capt. Conrad Johnson as
sisted by -Sergt Julius F. Niles, u.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

An kinds-all times.
WARREN GARROTT,
5 NEW SOUTHERN GARAGE.
1870 D ct nv. Phone Main 57t6.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

ing an excellent ointment Of eczematous
Tashes: >calomeI. 5 grains; sulphur. l
dram; oil Of eade, 1-2 dram; rose oint-
ment, l ounce.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

Eleanor-You may use too much soap
on your face and you may indulge In
food that is too rich. Simplify your diet
and use almond meal in place of soap.
Put the following on your face after
ward; Boracid acid, dram; rose water.
4 ounces.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

n this bottle Of vTSoL dos not bsnent
you Sfuer you have faifhfully taken h for
some Silment for which II is reoommsndsd.
you may rsEurn The snpty bottls 10 The drIlf.
giSt from whom you Eot II. and have your
money returned This oovsu the uss and
eturn of one both only.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

A large congregation today at
tended the children's day services
held = in the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-18

Fred B. H.-Swollen and tired feet may
be relieved by adding a teaspoonful Of
the following powder to a basin Of water
In which the feet are rested for fifteen
minutes: Alum; l ounce; rock salt, 2
ounces; borax, ounces
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
$4,000 MORE FOR
K. Of c. WAR FUND
Former Governor Miller and
Army Lieutenant Get
0vationS at Dinner
CAMPAIGN WILL COME
TO CLOSE TONIGHT

The workers luncheon Of the Knights
Of Columbus Si25,00O campaign last
night was considerably enliyened first,
by the entrance Of former Governor
Charles q. Miller. who dropped in TO
explain the thrift stamp and food con-
servation movement then by a very in
terestng speech he made and also by
the presence of Lioutnant Lon Eber-
hardt OF the 307lh Machine Gun Bat
TALON at Camp Dix, Wrightstown ~.
j.. who spoke briefly 60 the workers.
The fund was raised TO about siOS. 900.
Tonight viii mark the close Of the
campaign.
Former Governor Miller was given a
great ovation as he entered lie is chair
man Of ihe thrift stamp and war saw
ings campaign for Now Castle county
and in This capacity has been very
busily engaged In addressing meetings
throughout the county Before he ar
rived at the hotel last night he had
addressed a largely attended and inter
esting meeting in the interest Of this
campaign.
In Introducing Mr. Miller. the chair
man OF the campaign executive com
mitlce. John $. Rossell, said that he
Continued on Page Sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
FIRE Chief Holds
OUT AGAINST FINE
Can't Withdraw Suspension
He Says in Absence OF
Legal Authority
TALK OF CHARGES
If HE DOESN'T

Declaring that he has been unable 10
find any law on the statute books em-
powering him 20 rescind orders Of
suspension. Fire Chief p. j. Golden to-
day said that he had not resclnded his
orders suspending the Fame Fire Com
pany from fre service Tor disObeying
his orders In leaving the city without
his permission. on receipt Of the com
munication sent TO City Council on
Thursday night by leading industrial
firms and manufacturing plants in the
First ward asking The Mayor and
Council 90 have The orders of Chief
Golden rescinded. Mayor Lawson sent
letter TO Chief Golden, in which he
suggested that the Fame Fire Company
be allowed Co lght flres that may ori-
ginate in tho company's district
> This communication was received by
Fire Chief Golden This morning. 10
follows:
Respectfully Referred 10 Chief p. j.
Golden.
Wilmington Fire Department.
] enclose herewith copy Of letter re-
ceived this day from the Clerk Of the
Council and a copy of the petition ac-
compauying same. which petition is
Continued on Page Sixteen)
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
QUESTIONABLE ADDS
TO BOARDS LABOR
Registrars Return Blanks
at the Rate OF $50
a Day
UNCLE SAM MAY
CALL MORE MEN

With each succeeding day the rush
at the old Court House, where the
registrants are coming TO have their
questlonnaires filled out, is becoming
greater, and with the rush the work OF
the local boards is growing TO proper
tions that they can hardly handle. It
was supposed that the QUESTIONABLE
would simplify the work OF the local
exemption boards. but it has made
more work for the officials than they
had had since being organized.
After the questionnaires have been
returned and an the registrants have
been classified. the Tork will be simple
enough. the draft officials say, but at
present Mey are having their own
troubles. The Questionnaires are COM
ing i'm at the rate of $50 a day, and most
Of them are now properly filled out.
This makes more trouble FOR an con-
ccrned. The officials OF the local boards
want to impress upon the registrants
thar they should come TO the old Court
House and consult the members of the
legal advisory board who are there for
lle express puIpV.t VI utlpiue tiltNl
answer the questions.
There have been current rumOrs OF
another call for another quota Of the
100000 men registered, but the boards
in this city know nothing official about
the matter. 10 has been reported from
Washington, but not officially, that an
other call is to be issued for men TO
make up another army Of 100000 men.
II this comes IL would 80 deeply into
the remaining registered men i'm VII
mington and there would be few Of
them left Of draft age within the pres
ent limitations.
70 seems TO be the impression. how
ever, that as soon as the classification
under the QUESTIONABLE system has
been completed there win bc a call for
more men, Wilmingtons quota on the
first call has been about completed. at
least among the white men.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
WANT EARLY VOTE
IN Delaware ON
DRY Amendment
ProhibitioniStS May Ask
Governor Townsend TO
Call Legislature Together
hope state WILL
Be FIRST TO RATIFY

There were rumors today that the
dry" members Of the Legislature may
sign a petition TO Governor Townsend,
requesting him 10 call a special session
u the General Assembly, shortly after
.he Christmas holidays TO ratify or re-
iect the proposed national prohibition
amendment to the Federal constitution.
Some Of the dry" legislators, it was
said today. desire to put Delaware on
record as the first State 20 ratify the
prohibition amendment. The subject
n q special session Is being generally
discussed In Kent and Sussex counties
according to word from Dover today.
The legislature as at present con-
stituted, and which continues until
January 4. 1919, is controlled by the
'drys," although they have a bare ma
ority only in the Senate.
majority vote in each branch Of
lhe Legislature would be required TO
ratlfy or reject the amendment. law
yers stated today.
The FIRST show Of strength on the
liquor issue in the last Legislature was
The vote the Loose antl-shippng bill,
which prohibited the shipment or sale
,f intoxicants I'm the two lower cOun-
lies, which were already dry" This
vote stood p yeas and 3 nays In the
House and t3 years and nays in the
ienate.
The second test Of strength on liquor
egislation came in the closing hours
sf the Legislature when the vote on the
'esubmisslon question for rural New
NrH ha ola 81 inc
ion, which passed both branches as fol-
ows: House-Yeas, p; nays, 8. Senate
Yeas, 10; nays, 7.
The temperance advocates feel that n
the present Delaware Legislature should
DO called in special session, the neces-
vary vote could be secured in the rati1-
lation OF the national prohibition
amendment.
Governor Townsend IS dry" this be-
ng evidenced by his approval Of all tenn
7erance legislati~ passed last winter
The State Grange in session IN New
ark. requested the Governor 10 call a
special session OF the Legislature to con-
script labor for the farms.
70 Is known that Governor Townsend
seriously considered the calling OF spe-
clal session Of the General Assembly
during the past summer primarily for
the purpose Of ceuing certain grants Of
land 60 the government in Sussex. coun-
ty, but at the same time, had the spe-
cial session been called it would have
considered the question OF making Dela-
ware done dry
While Governor Townsend has receiv-
ed the request from the Delaware State
Grange urging a special session for the
conscription OF labor and is considering
t, and while the Governor is also cog
infant Of WHAT might be done toward
ratification Of the national prohibition
amendment, he has In no way pledged
himself. or even expressed his opinion
as 10 what will be done I'm either case
{ was sand at Dover today.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
SOLDIER BOYS AT HOME
Until after CHRISTMAS

Preparations are being made IN hun
dreds OF homes throughout the city
for the reception and entertainment OF a
husband. son or brother, who is ex-
pected home from the army for the
Christmas holidays 70 Is expected
there viii be several hundred National
Army men in Wilmington until after
next Tuesday, and many OF them are
expected TO arrive today.
AT Camp Dix. where they have been
stationed. holiday passes are said %
have been handed out literally. AZ
Camp Mcclellan. where the former mi
litiamen are located. there have been
many passes allowed and the men given
ample time 20 come 10 Wilmington.
They are due here sometime tomorrow
At Fort DUPONT. the men who went
there recently from Wilmington. ex-
pect 10 be permitted TO spend their
Christmas at home
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
DUPONT CO. TO BUILD
CHICAGO PAINT Warehouse

Reports from Chicago 70 the effect
that the dupont Powder Company had
purchased a tract Of land there and
would build a plant for the manufac-
ture Of dyes proved 10 be unfounded
when inquiry was made at the powder
company's offices today. 10 did develop,
however, that the company has pur-
chased some property In Chicago, and
viii build thereon a building TO be used
as the companys western storchouse
and distributing centre for the Harri-
son Paint Company interests. sub
sidiary concern Of the powder COM
pJny
The land purchased comprises SO feet
In Mendell street and 40 feet in Nc
Lean avenue. Chicago. together with
adjoining property making total
frontage Of 300 feet in Mendel street.
The price paid FOR the land was not
stated
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

for $40 TO be used for that purpose
Very Respectfully.
Jos. s. HAMILTON"
Mrs. F. p. Jacobs. Of Smyrna. has
sent a generously-1lled box or clothes
for the stricken HallfaNians. Her letter
informing us OF the fact is as follows:
smyrna, Dell Dec n, 1917.
Mr.. Clarence j. pyle.
Halifax Relief EDITOR
Evening Journal.
Wilmington. pcl
Dear Sir: am sending today, by sx-
press, a box Of clothing for the Halifax
sufferers. The articles arc not new ones.
but hope they win help to keep some
CONTINUED on Page sixteenD
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
TWO FLAGS FROM ONE
POLE ON CHURCH Lawn

The congregation of Emmanuel Epis-
copal Church, Highlands, will raise and
dedicate two flags-the American en-
blem and service nag on The church
lawn at 1915 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. The two flags viii fly h,m the
same pole, &c feet in the air. City So
licltor. Rcinhardt Is expected 10 deliver
the address. The service nag shows
thirteen stars and Is the gift OF the
Mems Club Of Emmanuel in honor Of the
boys OF the church who have gone to
war
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
MORE MONEY And BUNDLES
FOR THE HALIFAX SUFFERERS

Further substantial contributions to-
ward the second sl.000 Co be sent TO the
Halifax victims were added 70 THE
EVENING JOURNALS Halifax Relief
Fund today. as also We're several relief
bundles
From Joseph s. Hamilton. an official
Of the sunday School of the First Pres
byterian Church. we received a check
for SIS, with the following letter:
Wilmington Del, Dec 10. 1911
Evening Journal
Care Of Mr.. Clarence J. Pyle.
MY Dear Sir. The Sunday school az
First Presbyterian Church wants 20 have
a share in trying 10 relieve the suffer
ins in Halifax; so ann enclosing check
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
-Four Army Corps Refuse to Take Military
Orders From BOISheVki and Fighting Again
Breaks Ont in Capital. Gen. Tcherbatchef
Ordered Arrested for Opposing Separate
Peace Plan With Germany
COUNTRY'S ONLY HOPE NOW
SEEMS TO LIE WITH COSSACKs

Bolsheviki and presumably also TO The
BolshevlLi separate peace plan.
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Russla's only
hope now lies IN the Cossacks. They
make save her from Germany In time
said officials formerly with the United
STATES mission 10 Russia today. How
ever. these authorities do not feel that
there Is any chance of military power
from Russia. She Is definitely wiped
on Of an the allied states as a war asset
The trend OF events In the Ukraine.
whore support Of the Cossacks Is re-
ported definitely under way; the up
ncayal in pclrograd: The growing
strength OF Gen kaledines' Cossacks
these made some observers here believe
the Bolsheyik rule will be swept aside.
Whether this can he done before
Trotsky and Lenine turn Russia over as
a granary aud st0reh0use for Germany
is something no one here would predict
Teuton agents. seeing the increasing
danger of Lenine's overthrow are work
ing desperately with their propaganda
reports here declare. Trade relations
are being pushed and efforts 60 disin-
tcgrate the Russian empire into a score
of independent states over which Ger
many might commercially predominote
are going on rapidly.
u is even reported that In Siberia
/ thousands OF German prisoners are be-
ing allowed 90 MARI. Russian women
that the work of prussianizing the
country might Doe enhanced
"M0re than sJ0OD0O00 has been spent
in Russia by Germany t0 date-d0llars
| designed not only 10 bring about a sep
arate peace with new Russia but 10
completely ALLEVIATE thc affections of
/ that country from the cnienien Rus
sian official who recently lefi hls coun-
try said today. Russia must be put
under control n pan-Germany Is 20 sur
vive unendangered after peace comes"