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The Washington times., 1917-04-23
CHURCH TO HAVE GARDEN
Bethany Baptist Board Decides to
Use Lawn for VeaetabIes.

The official board of the Bethany
Baptist Church. Rhode Island avenue
and Second street northwest, yester-
day decided to turn the entire church
lawn into garden. the proceeds to be
used for some charitable ,organiZa-
tion in this city.
This will be probably the largest
community or church garden in the
city, having an area of $1,000 square
feet. The work OF cultivating the
garden will be under the direction
OF the pastor. the Rev. II. T. Stew
enson, who will personally supervise
the efforts of the members of the
congregation.
This action was taken by the
church in accordance with the wishes
OF the President that every bit OF
space available, be used for culti-
walton.
I'VE are not doing this for any
profit-in fact we will probably
spend more on il before we get
through than We will make-but we
want to help the Government. and
this is the best way we know Of"
said the Rev. Stevenson this morn
ing.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
EASY TO ENTER CONTEST
As Witness, Here Is the Entry Of {.
3. Simonds.

Brevity is the soul OF wit. and slim
ulates business.
One entrant in The Times Garden
Contest. offering 800 in gold for the
best gardens in Washington this sum-
mer, today demonstrated what an
easy matter IL is to enter the contest
and how briefly 1t can be done.
II was no voluminous letter The
Times received. but 1t conveyed vol
umes- E. B. Simonds. 2431 Girard
street northwest. sent the letter.
1t came on one sheet of writing pa
per in a very dainty envelope. The
exact measurement of the envelope
proved to be one and one-half by
three inches with the address. the
date stamp, and the Confederate Vet
Grams Reunion" stamp which the
Postoffice is using for canceling.
Pinned to the inclosure was a clip
ping of The Times 800 offer and "E.
B. Simonds" was signed on the note
paper. 1t was some brief note. but II
filled its purpose and Mr.. Simonds will
be listed in the contest.
Another letter received by The
Times read:
ITO the Garden Editor:
Would like to enter your garden
contest. My garden is located at sos
Sixth street southeast.
GEORGE LOCKWOOD"
These letters demonstrate how easy
IL is to enter the contest. Plant a
garden. Then sit down tonight and
become a contestant.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
COME RIGHT ONIN,
THE WATERS $3.50
Municipal Bathing Beach Opens
But Bathers Are Rather
Scarce and Timid.

With many a startled "ah" and
'ow" and with putting and blowing
reminiscent Of sea lion feeding time
at the Zoo. the municipal bathing
pools opened officially today.
At twelve minutes after 10 o'clock
James o'Neil. Francis Lyddon, and
Francis Morrison. three high school
boys from northeast Washington,
reached the pools with new bathing
suits tucked under their arms. They
approached Life Guard Emmett Haiti
gan.
Avoids Early End
''Is It cold?- queried O'NeiI. who.
being only seventeen years old. does
not want to end a possibly bright fu-
ture through pneumonia.
''Oh, $780," replied Haltigan non
committally
A little later the three emerged
from the dressing-rooms and dived
into the pools. The sounds which
went up indicated that the tempera-
ture was several degrees below $50
So"
Soon several other bathers showed
up. A series of "e-e-e-o-o-w' noises
followed their introduction to the wa
ter. Several persons OF vivid imag-
nations ana feeble courage departed
abruptly with the muttered statement
that they might be expected back
some time late in May.
The trio OF boys who opened the
season did not remain in long.
A More or Less Perfect Day.
Before IL o'clock their voices.
broken by puffs and grunts. could be
heard from the dressing rooms where
they rendered an imperfect impro-
vision on THE End of a Perfect
Day"
Director Frederick J. Drummer, who
will appear at the bathing pools this
afternoon, announced that for the
present week the place will be open
between o'clock in the morning and
o'clock in the afternoon for men
and boys. The Sunday hours will be
from II in tn, morning until ,
o'clock in the afternoon. BY the
end OF the week a women's schedule
will have been prepared.
There will be no mixed bathing
this year. Women will be permitted
to enter the pool in one-piece bathing
suits and without stockings
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
GARDEN CLUB TO
OUTLINE PROGRAM
Meeting at Willard This After
noon Will Be Largely
Attended.

Attended by wives OF the Cabinet
members, members OF the social and
Congressional set, representatives of
the Board of Trade, Chamber of Com
merce, and a number of civic organi-
cations, a meeting of the Capital Gar
den Club, to outline garden activt-
ties in Washington for this summer,
will be held in the ball room OF the
Willard Hotel at 4:30 o'clock this
afternoon.
The meeting will be addressed by
Congressman A F. Lever, chairman
OF Agricultural Committee of the
House; Charles F. Nesbit. superin-
tendent of insurance; John Dolph,
president of the Central Garden Com
mittee OF the District; Ernest L.
Thurston. superintendent of public
schools: o. H. Benson, in charge of
the extension work. OF the Depart
ment of Agriculture, and Mrs. Charles
w. Wetmore, president of the Capital
Garden Club, who will preside at the
meeting.
The purpose OF the meeting is to
stimulate an interest in home gar
dening among the residents of the
city and to outline a definite pro-
gram for the local garden interests
that will cooperate this summer.
The speeches will be limited to ten
minute addresses each, and 1t Is
hoped to have the program completed
early.
Lever To Speak.
Congressman Lever, for years a
member of the House committee In
charge. of food legislation and one OF
the best authorities on the worlds
food situation, will explain what our
farm production prospects for this
year are and how they are likely to
be affected by home vegetable grow
inc.
Superintendent Nesbit will speak
on local conditions in the food mar
ket and the opportunity for local
work. The plan and needs for gen
eraI garden work in the District will
be outlined by John Dolph. Superin-
tendent Thurston will tell what can
be done in Washington and what the
schools are doing to encourage the
planting of small gardens. Intensive
cultivation of backyard farms ana
the conservation OF food through
canning will be discussed by Mr.. Ben
son.
Invitations to attend the meeting
have been sent to more than 1000
residents of Washington, and IL Is
expected a great many OF these Will
be accepted. Residents OF the Dis
tTIct have taken a great interest in
the food situation. and number
have already expressed their inten
tion OF being present this afternoon
to find out in what way they can
help to relieve the situation.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
GARDEN IN JAIL YARD
Frederick County Prisoners VIII
Raise NeaetabIes.

. FREDERICK. Md. April 23-The
thrift garden" contagion has extend
ed even to the Frederick county jail
and convicts are the cuItivators. Sher-
iff William c. Roderick now sends the
prisoners out into the Jail yards daily
and there, under close guard. they are
set to work planting onions. beans,
potatoes. and other vegetables that
will lie the means Of reducing mater
tally the cost OF Jail maintenance.
Until yesterday the inmates of the
Jail were idle. They loafed the days
away In the cells and the runways,
chatting with their comrades-in-
trouble and playing cards. Now all
this IL gone. The prisoners, under
the supervisor OF the sheriff. who is
an experienced gardener. will culti-
vate what promises to be one OF the
most productive thrift gardens" in
the county.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
CHECKS GOVERNMENT
Court Of Appeals Grants Central Pa
elfie Railway Injunction

elfie Railway Injunction.
Secretary of the Interior Lane and
Land Commissioner Clay Tallmarf
were today restrained by the District
Court OF Appeals from rejecting or
canceling the claim OF the Central Pa
cific Railway Company to ninety acres
of land in California, which the Gov
ernment officials had held was includ-
ed in a water power site reserved by
Executive order.
The railroad company filed on the
land in 1910, and the list remained
pending In the Land Office until Janr
uary, 1915. when IL was. held for re-
lection and cancellation. In his opin-
Ion handed down today Justice Van
Orsdel said:
''To hold that the discretionary
power exists in the Secretary to re-
ject or cancel a selection list Of In
demnity lands, conceded by him to
hive been valid at the date OF filing
the list in the Land Office, would be
equivalent to giving him power to
disregard an expresssmandate OF Con-
gress."
In another case between the same
parties today Justice Van Orsdel de-
MED the appeal of the railroad, hold
ing that the Government has a right
to certain mineral lands in Nevada
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM 4!
Musterole Loosens up Those
Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use
Musterole once you experience the
glad relief It gives.
Get a jar at once from the nearest
drug store. 1t is a clean, white oint-
ment, made with the oil of mustard.
Better than a mustard plaster and does
not blister. Brings ease and comfort
while it is being rubbed onl
MuSterole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of Jars
are used annually for bronchitis, Group,
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, conges-
ton, pleurisy, rheumatism. lumbago,
pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles. bruises, chill
blains. frosted feet, colds of the chest
Git often prevents pneumonia d.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
FUNERAL oE MR. RHODES.

Funeral services for Charles Rhodes.
aged seventy-iye. for twenty years an
employe OF the Pension Office. who died
Saturday at his home. 800 E street north
west. will be held from the residence
tomorrow afternoon at l 30 o'clock. In
terment will be in Arlington National
Cemetery.
Mr.. Rhodes was born in Clear Springs.
Md. MAY l. l4l. Practically all his en-
tire bnyhood was spent in Pennsylvania
and Ohio. At President Lincoln's first
call for volunteers In 81. Mr.. Rhodes
enlisted in the Eighteenth Ohio Infantry.
He re-enlisted at the expiration of his
period of three months. in the Eleventh
Ohio Independent Battery.
A wife. Mrs. Mary f. Rhodes. and
three children. Mrs. James NJ. Payne.
G. Percy Rhodes, and John ID. Rhodes.
all OF this city survive him,
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
FUNERAL oE MRS. LELAND.

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara A.
Leland. aged eighty-seven, widow of
the Rev. Dr. Leland and for more
than forty years employed in the for.
eign malls division OF the Postoffice.
who died at her home, 1884 Kingman
residence.
Mrs. Leland was born in Columbia,
s. C., but came to this city when a
young woman.A At one time. she had
charge of the Governments sched-
ules OF mail to foreign ports.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
ASKS ALL TO HELP
claxton Declares Pupils Could
RaIse S75o.ooo. 600 In XsnetahIea.

A letter calling upon school boards
nll over the country TO encourage
home and school gardening has been
sent out by United States Commits
sioner of Education p. p. Claxton, in
which he calls upon the boards to en-
large their teaching corps in garden
ing and % attempt to make garden
work a permanent feature of the
schools.
DR.. Claxton writes OF the waste of
the three years OF war. and declares
that the FIVE OF six million boys and
girls In the schools could raise three
quarters of billion OF dollars worth
of food in a year, and. that this food
would be free from transportation
charges and middlemen profts.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
3 Lift Corns Out With Fingers
II Don't Hurt a Bit-No Danger!
Hft Few drops stop soreness, then the corn or
UFHH callus shrivels and lifts off Try it
w and see! No humbug!

You feel no pain or soreness when
applying freezOne or afterwards. 1t
doesn't even irritate the skin.
Just ask In any drug store for a
small bottle of freeZone. This will cost
but a few cents hut will positively rid
your poor, suffering feet of every
hard corn, soft corn. or corn between
the toes. or the tough calluses on
bottom Of feet. Genuine freeZone is
only sold in these tiny bottles and
each packed in a round, wood case.
Don't accspt II unless IL is In a round,
wood cas6.-Adyt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
HOTEL CLERK GIVES BAIL.

Harry $. Grogan. clerk at the National
Hotel. arrested by Detective Baur yes
terday on charge Of grand larceny in
connection with the DISAPPEARANCE of
300 from the hotel safe several days
ago. was released on sl.OO0 baiIy today
pending trial tomorrow. The police say
Grogan admitted taking the money, and
returned all but sd OF II when arrested.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
FIGHT OVER ARMY
BILL Is RENEWED
Debate in Senate Expected
to Last Several
Days.

Debate on the conscription bill was
renewed in the Senate today, with
every prospect of a bitter fight to
continue the greater part Of the week.
1t is the hope of Senator Chamber
lain and other Senate leaders that the
bill can be disposed of in the next sew
eraI days. The. crux Of the struggle
over the bill is the issue Of conscrip-
tion versus volunteering. That the
conscription bill will pass the Senate
is generally conceded.
whenever we have engaged in a
great war ii has been necessary TO
resort to conscription," declared Sem
ator ohm w. Weeks. speaking in IA
var of the bill, "in order to bring it TO
a successful conclusion. As early as
17T7, within about a year of the be-
ginning of the revolutionary, war,
the then leading colonies of Massa-
chusetts and Virginia were forced to
resort to draft. In 1912 the volunteer
system was so conspicuously unsatis-
factory and incompetent that even
Mr.. Jefferson, who was certainly not
a man of the military type, was
obliged to make a protest against
such a system. and, the volunteer sys-
tenn having failed. the Government
was forced to devise various schemes
for raising men, and was only able TO
avoid a draft by a speedy termination
of the war.
Volunteers withdrew.
"In the Mexican war nearly the en-
tire force of volunteers was raised
under one call and enlisted for
period of one year. 1t required al
train the volunteers in the ways of
war, and, the training having been
completed and the term of enlistment
exhausted, practically the entire
force withdrew from the service, al
though the war was not over. At the
end of the civil war, our volunteers
had acquired a training which made
them comparable to any army that
ever existed: but the cost OF their
preparation and the final accomplish
ment was simply appalling.
People Want IL.
Opponents OF universal military
training have frequently charged
that such q system is undemocratic
and un-American and should not be
tolerated in this country. To that
charge 1 reply that nothing is un-
American which a majority of the
American people, after mature delib-
Grafton, decide is for the good of the
country and desire to see enacted into
law. II 1 correctly understand the
principles which inspired the founda-
tion of the Republic, the Congress of
the United States, reaches the utmost
pinnacle OF democracy and American
ism when 1t heeds the voice OF the
people and puts into effect such leg
islation as that voice demands.
There is no doubt in my own mind
as to what the people demand in this
instance or what they would demand
IL they were correctly informed or
given the time TO study the question"
The Washington times., 1917-04-23

This tiny bottle holds the wonder
OF wonders. II contains an almost
magical drug called freezone. 1t is
a compound made from ether.
Apply a few drops of this freezone
upon a tender. aching corn or a hard
ened callus. Instantly the sOrness dis
appears and shortly you will fnd the
corn or callus so shriveled and loose
that you just lift IL of with the
fingers. IL doesn't hurt one particle.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
CHARGE SALOON WAS OPEN.

Robert r. Hogan. keeper Of a saloon
at 3033 NJ street northwest, pleaded
not guilty to a charge OF violating
the excise law by keeping open on
Sunday in the District branch Of
Police Court today. Hogan demand
ed a jury trial. and was held in $500
bond. He was repre- sented by AttOr-
ney Robert l. Miller.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
HAPPENINGS IN THE
CAPITALS SUBURBS
coroner's Jury Brings Verdict
of Accidental Death in Case
Of castine Briscoe.

ALEXANDRIA. April PA verdict
of accidental death was given by the
coroner's jury which Investigated the
runaway automobile accident that
caused the death of Castine Briscoe
Saturday afternoon. The jury, which
met yesterday afternoon was COM
posed of V. W. Boswell, foreman; A
s. Doniphan, c. NJ. Lennon, G. NJ.
Myers, H. T. Henshaw, and Thomas
U. Row1ey.
Capt. John Z. Gentry. who was
stricken with paralysis about a
month ago, died at his home, 11o
North Payne street, last night He Is
survived by his son, II. Edwin Gen.
try, and daughter, Irene.
A deed transferring the property at
the southeast corner OF King and Lee
streets, from the Citizens National Bank
to Rosa whitestone. was recorded In
the corporation clerks office today.
A large delegation from Fitzgerald
Council, Knights of Columbus, went to
Washington yesterday to witness the
exemplification OF the third degree OF
that order. which was conferred upon
several candidates from this city. Fol-
lowing the degree work the candidates
were given a dinner at the Ebbitt House.
Faith and Patriotism" will be the
subject of an address to be given to-
night in the parish hall OF Christ
Church by the Rev. Randolph H. Nc
Kim. OF Washington.
-aembers of the Alexandria Red
Cross will go to Del Ray this evening
to organize a branch of the society.
|. The NJ. ID. d. Club will give a euchre
in the Elks' auditorium tomorrow
evening.
ID. ]. Burton, who said Richmond
was his headquarters, was brought
before Police Judge Cation this morn
ing on the charge of endeavoring to
induce laboring men to go to Coates
vile. Pa. After hearing the evidence
the Judge dismissed the. case.
Secretary Preston. OF the chamber
of commerce. reports more applica-
tions from those who desire to enter
the contest for the prizes for the best
gardens OF $50. SO. and SIS offered by
the chamber. Pastors OF the churches
OF the city were asked to give pub
licity at yesterdays services to the
garden movement.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
NEWS AT ANAc0STIA
Miss Pauline Williams EnIIsts as
Yeowoman In the Navy.

Miss Pauline Williams. OF U street.
has enlister as a yeowoman in the
navy and will assume her duties at
once This makes two young women
OF Anacostia to enlist in the navy.
the other being Miss Anna Hagan, OF
Chester street.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23

Funeral services of Mrs. Albertine
GUIDE. wife OF Charles A. GUIDE. who
died Saturday. are to be held tomor-
row afternoon at the residence, 21OO
Homer place. Conggess Heights. In
terment win be in Cedar Hill Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23

Pollyanna Club No. l, which has
been assigned as a unit OF the Red
Cross, received numerous volunteers
yesterday as a result OF the invitation
extended from the various pulpits
Mr.. ]. s. McClain and Mrs. George NJ
Cummings form the committee in
charge of the work
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
WANT MATURE SURGEONS.

Graduation of medical students
ahead OF time for service in the
army is opposed by the Council of
National Defense. The medical sec
tion of the council meeting here yes,
terday took a decided stand on the
matter.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23

The Highland Athletic Club is or
ganizing a Baseball team. under the
of Bernard Farrell, who was
elected captain. The club plans to
play independent ball this season.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23

The regular schedule, OF the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Com
pany was resumed today.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23

The children OF the German Orphan
Asylum in Good Hope road are being
taught gardening, under the instruc-
tIon of Oscar w. Priel, the superin-
tendent.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
$4,000 In Gold
For the Best
Gardens

The Times for the purpose
of encouraging the growing
of vegetables in back yards
and vacant lots offers Sioo
in gold for the best gardens
in the District, as follows:
For the best garden. $50
For the second best. SIS
For the third best. :. SIS
For the fourth best. $40
Those who wish to contest
for these prizes should write
to the Garden Editor, Wash
ington Times, giving name of
contestant and location of
prospective garden. The
board of Judges will be choS-
en- from well-known agricul-
tural authorities.
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
GIrIs In shirt-sIeeye..

With the advent of the summer
season a month and a half ahead
of time, She campers have been per
mitted to attend their classes in
shirt-sleeves. They must wear their
coats only when on parade or at
some formal function.
This is the only concession which
is allowed. White tennis shoes.
gauzy shirt waists with short sleeves
and low necks. and those filmy bits
of cloudy silk that. for want or a
better name, are called skirts. are
absolutely barred.
Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, chief OF
staff OF the army, was held up when
ne visited the camp yesterday on a
tour of inspection and told he could
not enter. General Scott. with con-
siderable diffdence, made his identity
known.
Leaving the camp later he remark
ed that These young ladies have a
highly organized sentry-posting sys-
tenn"
The Washington times., 1917-04-23
ADAM INVADES EDEN
GETS EYES BUNS
Junior Defense League Young
sters. Make Away With Girl
Rockies Goodies.

Adam. represented by 12O boys Of
the Junior Defense League, invaded
the Eve-dominated Eden of the Ma
the Potomac today and stirred things
up considerably
For one thing. the boys gave a
marching drill while the charming
campers, who hitherto have held the
spotlight for themselves. took the
role of mere onIoOkers. For another
thing. the boys created a cinnamon
bun famine.
The lads arrived in camp during
the forenoon. each In the uniform OF
the Junior Defense League, which is
copied after the white duck of the
American navy.
That Haunting Odor.
The odor OF cinnamon buns-a re-
cent concession to the girl campers
demand for relief from the regulation
fare-fioated beneficiently on the morn
ing air. In the camp bakery hum
dreds OF cinnamon buns were being
prepared for supper.
Something 10 eat" the word
spread around.
Soon a small, sailor-garbed young
ster had located the bakery and was
standing just outside with the look
of a dying gazelle in his eyes. An
other boy Joined him.
The baker. being only human. could
not resist those tormenting glances.
He slipped the boys a few buns and
besought them to say nothing. They
didn't need to say anything. That
tell-tale odor had already reached
their comrades. Entranced. with
looks OF ecstasy upon their faces, they
approached the bakery in threes and
fours. Some feminine camper will be
wondering where the wandering buns
are tonight when she sits down to
supper. --s .=-7 So
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-14
MPANIESPAY
ONE SIXTH TAX
Railroads and Public Ser
vice Corporations List
ed For S1O,OOO.OOO.

over one-sixth OF the taxes paid in
FL Pazo c0uutys this year VIII come
from the railroads and other public
service companies. whose total assess
menr IN the county runs over $40
100000. as against S5o,Qoo.0o0 for the
entire county. The various companies
and their respective assessments are
as follows.
III Paso Electric Railway company,
$500. 900. FL Paso d Southeastern
Railway company. S3O5,S60; III Paso *
Northeastern and Texas * Pacific
joint tracks. S5N.3S5, II PasO southern
railway, S52.l00, Fl Paso d south
western railway. S1.2l1.-10- III PasO
union depot. 100000. c. n. * s. A.
railway. S4.255,56G- Rio Grande Fl
paso d. Santa Fe railway, S5-4.l55,
Rio Graude Valley Trac tiou company,
100000 Mckay Telegraph company.
$4,000. Texas d Pacific railway. ST.
112.Sl5- Western Union Telegraph
company, $4,000 Tri-State Telephone
company. $500, G0e- IL Paso Gas COM
Pauy. 100000.
These figures represent the yalua-
tion for county and state taxes The
CITY assessments have not yet been
compiled. In the case Of the RIO
Graude valley traction company. there
is no city tax. as IL owns no property
inside the city limits.