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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
SENATORS WILL HEAR
EXPERTS ON AVIATION
Committee Plans Inquiry Into Shep-
pard-Hurlbut Bill.

The Senate Military Affairs subcom-
mittee, headed by Senator Sheppard,
which has begun an inquiry into the
Sheppard -Hurlbut bill to establish a
department OF aeronautics, will re-
sumo its sessions tomorrow.
Representative Hurlbut announced
that 1t was the purpose to bring a
number of leading authorities on the
subject of aviation before the sub
committee. Rear Admiral Peary, who
made the striking statements yester-
day as to the value OF the aeroplane,
will be heard further.
Interest in the subject OF aviation
in Congress promises to be further
awakened by the effort to get de-
partment OF aeronautics. The Gov
eminent is perfectlng plans to send
great numbers of avrators to France.
and also many machines for training
purposes.
Rear Admiral Peary declares there
is no limit to the number OF ma
chimes or aviators this country should
send to the battle front. He believes
the German aerial force can be driven
from the air, and reconnaissance by
the German army made practically
impossible by the development OF
American air fighters, to say noth-
ing of its effect in conQuering the
submarine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT CITY
What Has Happened, What Is
Going On, and Where.
HUMAN INTEREST OF STREET
Incidents Noted In Daily Round Of
National Capital.

An amusing story is going the
rounds of a certain neighborhood in
the northwest section, at the expense
Of one Of washington's inexperienced
gardeners who Is trying to do his
bit" in the food-growing campaign.
After carefully studying the direc'
tions for sowing the various seeds, the
would-be farmer planted a number of
vegetables, among them a long row OF
carrots.
Having read that one of the most
important procedures in gardening is
to keep the plot free from weeds, the
party in question worked diligently at
the task, and at the end of about three
weeks he had a pretty thoroughly cul-
tivated garden, with everything snow
ing up nicely-but not a sign OF
carrot.
During a comparison of gardens
with a neighbor of considerable ex-
perience, the novice suggested that
his friend might improve his plot IL
he would remove the Numerous weeds
which had sprung up.
Weeds, is it?" exclaimed the neigh
Dor. why, man, that's one of TIE
finest beds Of carrots you ever looked
at"
Whereupon the inexperienced one
hied himself to a seed store and pur-
chased more carrots-and he's letting
the weeds" grow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

B. Evarts, IS: W. L. Walter. 81; Al
fred Z. Simond. L. S. Soldiers
Home, SIS.
school Contributions.
Teachers and pupils of the follow
ing public schools: Eleventh division
Bruce School. 1913: Bunker Hill
Road School. Sl.sl; ]. F. Cook School,
$50; Fort SIocum School. $l.25: Gar
net School. S64.46: Patterson School,
Sail: Phelps School, $780,: Lang.
ston School, ST.3l; Military Road
School, Sl1; Mott School. 1886:
Slater School, $50; supervising prin
cipsl. S5.OS.
Fifth division-Emery School tad
ditionaD. S5O.SO: Gage School tad
ditionaD, $3.50: Cleveland school,
$9l6
Seventh division-Hilton School
tadditionalD, SOC.
Twelfth division-Teachers and pu-
pills, S1l9.19.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
BUTLER TO LECTURE
Member of British Mission VIII Tel
Of War Duty.

waking Up a Nation" will be the
subject OF an address by Geoffry But
Ter. a member OF the British mission
before the National Committee of Pa
triotic and Defense Societies at the
New Willard Hotel tomorrow after
noon.
Seventy-three delegates. represent
ing thirty-five national societies, will
be present. and ether speakers will
be Secretary OF War Baker. Senator
Watson OF Indiana. w. S. clifford. d.
rector OF the Council OF National De-
tense. and DR.. Anna Howard Shaw
chairman of the woman's committee
of the council.
The committee will discuss means
of insuring the greatest possible eff
ficiency in all branches of organized
activity connected with the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
RED CROSS ASKS
FLAG DAY GIFTS
District Chapter Appeals to
Patriotic Citizens.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Aid FUND
Contributions Of Teachers and
Pupils Amount to SAILS.

The District Chapter Of the Red
Cross today sent out an appeal for
practical patriotism when it asked
Washington citizens to give t. the
war service fund tomorrow to cele-
brate Flag Day.
Chairman Henry B. F. mcfarland.
head of the finance committee that
is raising the Districts quota OF war
service funds. declared there can be
no better way of celebrating Flag
Day than giving to a fund that will
take care of Americas wounded CT
sick soldiers and sailors.
Teachers and pupils OF Washing
toms public schools came forward to-
day with their contributions to the
fund. 1t was sent in by Harry o.
Hines, secretary to the Board of Edu-
cation, who gave Chairman Macfar-
land a check or $I1515. represent
ing the contributions Of the public
schools in the al, -ssen u. e 81.
am twelfth divisions. The Morgan
School, of the third division. sent sol
for additional memberships in the
District Chapter.
Veteran Shares Pension.
The nrst OF a series of additional
contributions from the Soldiers Home
was received today from Alfred E.
Simond. who sent a check for SIS and
the promise to give as much OF his
pension each month as he could spare
The finance committee was touched
today by a contribution OF SIS from
st. Margaret's Episcopal Church.
which represented the offering at spe-
cial communion services at the
-nurch ON regIstraIIOn uoy.
Gifts Acknowledged Today.
Contributions received today in
clude:
Offerings of st. Margaret's Episco-
pal Church at the special communion
service on Registration Day. IS:
young ladies of the Women's Chris
tion Association boarding home, lawn
fete, S45; Martin Wiegand Harry g
Wilson. Charles F. Worthingtor, Ed
ward A. Trip. Henry Kuhn. John T.
Wright, Charles W Bland, George NJ
Sibert, John Steinle, John Scrivener,
James H. Keller. William R. Miller.
hudson T. Gull, board of directors.
Metropolis Building Association. SO
each, total $3.50: National Cathedral
School for Girls additional, besides
two life memberships). $36.43; DR.. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
ODD FELLOWS HONOR DEAD
Memorial Services Are Held at Mt
Vernon Place Church.

I'VE have assent ed to honor the
memory OF those who have departed
from us curing the past year." said
Victor +. Hammer, in calling to order
the annual memorial meeting OF the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
which was held last night in the Mt
Vernon Place church.
As Frank Rapp. grand secretary,
called the rolls of the lodges the sec
retaries of the various lodges read the
names OF the departed members OF
their lodges. The memorial sermon
was preached by Rev. Edward K. Har.
din: pastor of the Mt. Vernon Place
Church. The Mt Vernon Place Church
Quartet. accompanied by Miss -.arie
HUMPHREYS, rendered appropriate Sc
leCtions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
FUNERAL OF MRS. FULLER.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary r.
Fuller, who died at her residence,
lOlS Seventeenth street northwest.
Monday. will be held tomorrow at 10
o'clock at the residence of Gen. Rich
ard L. Hoxie. 1882 X street north
west. Mrs. Fuller was eighty years
old. Interment will be in Glenwood
Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

Officers were elected at the last
business meeting of the season OF
the Washington Readers Club a
follows: Miss Kate S. Curry, presi
dent: Maurice H. Jarvis, vice presi
dent: Mrs. Emily Frech Barnes
corresponding secretary; Miss Eliza
beth G. Wilson, recording secretary
and Fred Barbour, treasurer. The
club will hold a social afternoon next
Friday, June Is, at the home of Miss
Curry, 1920 Monroe street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

Announcement that the regular
meeting days OF the Red Cross sewing
class OF the Congressional Club will
be changed from Tuesday and Thurs
day 10 Tuesday and Friday was made
today by Mrs Lemuel Padgett. The
class has finished more than thirty
FIVE garments for the Red Cross. The
next meeting will be held Friday
morning at 1890 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
FUNERAL OF DIR. HILL.

Funeral services for DR.. Richard
S. Hill, aged fifty-three years, OF
Upper Marlboro. Nd. who died at his
Washington residence, 1920 Eighteenth
street northwest, yesterday, following
an illness OF several months, will be
held tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock in st. Patrick's Church. In
terment will be in Rock Creek Gene
terry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
To Give .story Of Flag

The children and student-teachers Of
the Wilson Normal School will pre-.
sent The Story of the American
Flag" in the auditorium OF the
school Friday night at s o'clock. The
proceeds will go to the Red Cross.
The graduating class has agreed to
give up the annual class night" in
order to devote all their attention to
this work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

At a meeting of the Mems Club of
the Mt. Vernon Place NJ. (. Church
last night the following officers were
installed for the year: R T. Buck
ingham. president; H. w. Smith, vice
president; C. L. Ebaugh, secretary,
and R Z. L. Thomas, treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

The standing committees for the
year will be announced at a meeting
OF the Washington Safety First As
sociation tonight at the Public Lii
brary at o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
AddreEEes Epworth League.

That personal individual work is
the most effective method of soul-win-
ming was the statement of Clark Main.
FIRST vice president OF the Washington
district of the Epworth League. at a
meeting last night, in Wesley Chapel
N E. Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
To Hear "UncIe joe"

The last meeting of the season OF
the Illinois State Society will be held
tonight at o'clock at the Ebbit
Hotel congressman Cannon and
Rainey will speak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
Prof. Renron to .spenk.

The meeting OF the Connecticut
Avenue Citizens Association, in the
Army and Navy Preparatory School,
at o'clock tonight, will be address
ed by Prof. O. H. Benson. of the De-
partment Of Agriculture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

Industrial Alcohol" will be the
subject of an address by George P.
Hampton. editor of the Farmers Open
Forum. before the members of the
Single Tax Association tonight at =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

A meeting OF the board OF COVER
nors of the Retail Merchants Associa-
ton, will be held in the rooms of the
association at o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
Place Open for Gardener.

A handy man and a gardener are
needed by the Engineering Depart
ment of the army in the Washington
district Applicants must qualify I'M
der the civil service by May 5. Appli-
cation should be made to the office
Of the engineering department, in
the Southern building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
Jonndaha To Smoke.

A smoker will be given by Hope
Council No. l. Independent Order
Sons of Jonadsb. at Pythian Temple,
1912 Ninth street northwest June Is
Refreshments will be served. and
there will be music throughout the
evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

A patriotic address will be made at
the Press Club tonight by Senator
Hiram W. johnson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

The Ahavas Zion Society announced
today that its headquarters are now
at l4I6 Ninth street, northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

GUIDES Home-GrOwn Flowers
and artistic floral decorations are best
for weddings and all occasions. 1914 F.
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13
Ahnrn. Society Moves,

o'clock in the study room of the Pub
lie Library.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

CANVAS PORCH CURTAINS. striped;
each complete with pole. at bottom: puiisys;
ropes: all ready to hang. Widths are 0Qo
4, 6, S. 10. and IL It. Per running foot -~N
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-13

JUST RECEIVED OOINCH VERANDA
SCREEN CLOTH. specially prepared and
patented: made to withstand rain and strong
wIuus - al not rot: can be taken down aud
folded away to be again used next season
For verandas ha3lmocks tents, boats, goa
etc. Limited quantity. YARD ..... OOS
Kaan's-Tkird Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-17
More Relief Work to Be Done.

Americans are now asked to contribute to the
relief of what is left Of the Armenian nation, and
to relieve distress in Syria and Palestine. The
urgency OF the case can not be exaggerated. We
have been horrihed for weeks by tales of the
awful horrors enacted in those lands cursed by
the rule of the Turk, whose devlish passions
were let loose by the German war lords. Brutal
murder and rapne here have reached such swell
ing flood of wholesale deviltry as makes the tales
of Belgium, Serbia and Poland seem tame in
comparison. Today millions are starving, and
only America can relieve them. This duty is laid
on us as nation, and we must find means to
meet it. Our people have given with lavish hand
and generosity unstinted, but must give more.
World conditions require that we strain our
utmost resource to save those who can not help
themselves. America is lifted up as beacon to
the oppressed the destitute and the suffering
everywhere, and their hope should not be blasted.
All you give goes to help lessen the misery of
some one, to save life, and to comfort hearts
that turn here in confidence for aid No nation
ever felt heavier duty or higher call than is
laid on America now, and we must answer.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-17
Compliment to the Publicity Bureau.

In communicating the services of the director
OF the Publicity Bureau for the period of the war
the National Food Administration has paid fine
compliment to the efficiency of this branch of the
Commercial clubs work and has made requisi-
tion which could not but be honored. Under Mr..
Parrish the bureau has not only performed its
functions in spreading Ak-Sar-Ben, convention
and promotion publicity, but has accomplished
wonders in bridging the former chasm of an
tagonism between Omaha and the people of the
cities, towns and country in our tributary terri
tory. 1t is doubtless because OF MFR. Parrish's
close acquaintance and cooperation with the
newspaper publishers and promotion agencies
throughout this section that the government
wants him for this work, which it cannot find
anyone else so we'll fitted to do. 1t goes without
saying this very reason that has prompted the
borrowing of its director by Uncle Sam will
prompt insistence upon his return when the bu-
reau can once more have his services.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-17
What is Saving the Sugar Situation.

Everybody has been given to understand that
the sugar situation Is being held in equilibrium
only by the assurance Of relief through the output
Of the beet sugar factories just beginning to work
on this years crop The war has long ago cut
off all Our imports from the European sugar
producing countries, where large part, estimated
at a third of the beet-growing area is included
in the war arena, and now the gradual encroach-
ments Of European demand upon the raw sugar
supply in Cuba formerly almost wholly at our
disposal, has put US more upon Our own domestic
resources than ever before. In other words, the
saving clause Of the sugar situation is to be found
In our own sugar production, which has been de-
veoped from experimental beginnings in short
20 years.
Where would we be, let us ask ourselves,
without our beet sugar industry! And how could
we have had any beet sugar industry were not
the foundation for it laid in the Dingley tariff
law, which has given US this most striking ex-
ample Of the successful application of the repub-
lican principle of protectionl In the 20 years the
sugar production OF this country was increased
from 100000 tons to 2,2s0000 tons. The industry
was threatened with all but annihilation when the
democrats came into power and insisted upon
putting sugar on the free list, and the democratic
purpose embodied in the Underwood law was
frustrated only by the unexpected Intervention of
the war, restoring complete protective barrier
through the destruction OF ocean shipping and
the extravagsnt increase in ocean freight rates..
Those who fought the domestic sugar industry
will do well to ponder upon this demonstration Of
their shortsightedness. The American sugar in
dustry was saved by the republican policy of pro-
lection, and in turn now Is saving the country
from an otherwise unavoidable and indefinite
si,uar famine "r
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-17
Roasted Turkey and Fsrings
st. Louis Globe-Democrat

Our national food investigators and Official ad-
visers are able to give the pleasing assurance that
the supply of Thanksgiving turkey will be suffi-
cient, according to their matter-offact test, ap-
piled to the visible supply and the statistical rec
ord of demand, The annual turkey has dress
ing this time of conservation figures, in addition
to presidential proclamation appealing in behalf
Of free government and honorable peace for man.
kind. The eye of the food experts is on the tur-
key market. Consumers are glad to hear that
there is no good reason why turkey should "go
soaring as November % approaches. Enough
Of the noble birds have been counted to clinch
the fact that they will go around. Spectators
therefore should hot attempt to fool the public
with their eamoufage about an alleged short crop
and unfavorable season. Infantle turkeys are
proverbialiy hard to get started but the feminine
half Of the farmers in the middle west know how
Especially is Missouri noted for this recondite
form OF skill in production. If we should need
state tune Turkey in the Straw" is entitled to
consideration. l'sE
The turkey is an American gift to the world
So are maize and both kinds of potatoes. Tobacco
is in the same list. We were the first to inter-
pref the cotton plant on a large scale. These are
points to be remembered at Thanksgiving. A
noted foreign visitor to this country expressed
surprise when he saw laborers lunching on cold
turkey This Indian cock, as Europe has called it,
is a bountiful bird. Pound for pound, It goes as
far as beef when rightly handled in the kitchen
Turkey hash is the toothsome proof Of this last
ing quality
There is turkey enough for 1917, says the Of
fetal announcement. An intensive spirit is in the
air and turkey for 1918 looks promising. May it
be served with wise, lasting peace for sauce.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-17
Northcliffe's Frank Advice to the British.

| Lord Northelife's letter to- Premier LLOYD
George declining the proffered post of minister
of aviation in the imperial cabinet carries a mes
sage of vital import to the British people The
great editor does not indicate what points he
| has in mind when he refers to incompetency in
management of the war, but it may be accepted
that he knows what he is charging. His prev-
Gus criticisms have been frank bold and bitter,
but justified by facts and events His patriotic
zeal is unquestioned and his counsel to his coun-
trymen is earnest and sincere. Therefore when
he tells the British they must speed up if they
are to share with the United States and Canada
in the conduct of the war and not lose the lead
his advice will secure attention.
Just now Northclife's friends and admirers
have placed him in position that might embarl
rass a lesser man. Demanding his elevation to
the premiership might have the effect of dulling
the edge of his comment, through armng his op-
ponents with the protection afforded by the sug-
gestion that selfshness animates the man who
has courageously pointed out blunders of state
craft and military policy and demanded efficiency
from England. For the present Northcliffe says
he prefers to remain independent of the govern
ment. In this way he retains his control of his
own utterances and continues the watchman in
the tower, to alarm his countrymen to their
danger.
Americans are too busy to be hattered by
commentator from any source, making our own
way and, perhaps, our own blunders; but we will
remedy these and we can assure Northcliffe that
his confidence that he will not witness an Ameri-
can tragedy is we'll placed. Americans may
triumph, but they are not seeking prestige in
this war; rather they are fighting for humanity
So they are willing to share victory with those
of their own blood and faith. British politicians
may well take heed, though, and give up all plans
that look to party or individual advantage. This
war is one of principles, and not OF factions
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-17
Sorting Corn.

Merna, Neb., Nov. 13.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: Sorting corn is some
thing that has been greatly neglected
and by many farmers has been entirely
overlooked. 1t has developed that
there is large percentage OF lmma-
ture corn throughout a great portion
of the corn belt 1t is of supreme
Importance that we make the best use
possible of every kind, grade, color
and shade of corn of this years crop.
Soft corn is good feed for cattle when
fed early, also chaffy corn has ra-
tioning value If fed in cold weather.
If the good and poor corn Is crlbped
together much Of the feeding property
in the corn will be lost and the quallty
of the good corn will be impaired by
mixture,
The quickest, easiest, surest and best
way to sort corn is to sort 1t as 1t
is husked, which can be done in the
following manner:
Partition off two or three feet in
the front end of the wagon box with
sliding gate. throw all the small
nubbins, green, chaffy, moldy and
crooked ears in the front OF the
wagon or if there is more poor corn
than good throw the good corn in
front
When sorted thus the good and
poor corn can be unloaded in sepa-
rate cribs. Even when corn Is all
good it pays to sort, and pays big.
Out of the best corn the farmer
can select his seed and have a fine
quality of corn left to sell for food
products. There is but very little
worm -eaten corn in this seasons crop
and If sorted the sound corn will be
par excellent. A good corn husker can
husk and sort corn bindfolded and
with his eyes wide open the average
corn husker can do a splendid job Of
sorting and lose but little time.
If farmers will pay corn huskers
fair wages and pay the wage cheer
fully instead of begrudgingly give
them plenty to eat, good beds to sleep
in, give them a chance to wash their
feet, allow them in the sitting room
and not put on truculent grimaces
when they get little rest and few
meals for light chore work in stormy
and bad weather and in a general way
treat them as a man would be treated
at home or among his own friends the
majority of corn huskers will will
ingly sort the corn.
Common labor wage earners on an
average are just as patriotic as the
average of people that are we'll to do
and If treated right and given a. chance
will do their part to help win the war.
A CORN HUSkER.