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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
TO DISCUSS CAMP ENVIRONS.

An important national conference
Is to be held here next Tuesday at
which prominent people from all
parts of the country will discuss the
vital problem of war camp environ
ment, it Is announced at the national
headquarters here of the War Camp
Community Recreation Service. Pre-
ceding the conference there will be
a meeting OF the national committee
In charge of the campaign now In
progress throughout the United
states to raise funds for war camp
community work. John n. WHY'S,
Of Toledo, is chairman of this COM
mittee
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
U. S. COMMANDERS
100000 TONNAGE
$50 Vessels Takep Over viii Be
Chartered 80 Owners.

More than $50 ships aggregating q
total of 10000 tons passed into the
hands of the United States yester-
day. These were private vessels con-
scripted from the merchant marine
for the Shipping Board.
For the present. the chartering
board of the Shipping Board will have
charge of the vessels; but in a short
time a number of them will be turned
back to their owners for regular OPP
Grafton under the direction of the
Chartering Board. Conferences viii
begin Immediately between the own
ers and the board, and freight rates
will be formulated.
In this way ocean rates viii be
equalized so that the fierce COMPETE
ton for shipping-space viii be stilled.
The Shipping Board will divide the
space between the Allies.
Within a few weeks another call
will be made. and this time, vessels Of
1000 tons and over will be requisiton-
ed. Next will come an order taking
over ships Of 1,50o tons and above.
Perhaps, after a while, even ships OF
1000 tons will be Communicated.
Some of the ships requisitioned viii
be used by the Navy Department as
transports.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
|DICfAPHONES USED
ON BATTLE FRONT
Daring French Soldiers Place In
strument on German Trenches.

(By In 1. N. 3. STAR Correspendent)
Paris, Sept. so-(By mail.)-Dicta-
phones are coming into more wide
spread use at the front in the ac-
tive sectors along the Chemin Des
Danes and north of verdun wherein
many instances the French and Ger
man trenches are not more than
twenty-five to thirty yards apart
Where the trenches lie so close to-
gether. It is comparatively easy for q
soldier to crawl through q gate" In
the barbed wire protecting his
trench. wriggle across mo Mans
Land" snip several strands OF barb
ed wire In front Of the enemy posi-
ton, worm along to the edge of the
German trench and carefully place a
dictaphone in the position.
He then makes his way carefully
back to his own trench, laying out
the wire as he goes, and then OBJ
servers "sit in and listen to what
they can hear from the enemy posi-
ton as long as the wire remains
open.
The dictaphone can never be used
more than a night. as with dawn the
German trench inspectors-the field
webels-are sure to discover the little
hardwood box containing the instru-
ment, and the enemy snipers are GER
tain to detect the copper wires lead
ing from the listening" post to the
French lines.
Often the dictaphone wire does not
remain open more than a few min
utes or half an hour before a shell.
exploding in mo Mans Land" snaps
the wire. But trained French listen
ers have been able to gather vaiu-
able information from eavesdropping
by wire on the enemy positions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
Thousands Will Avoid
Annoying Catarrh This Winter

, ence has proven that the disease Is In
the blood.
That Is why a thorough course of
s. s. s.. the unequaled blood remedy,
does SO much good right now. This
remedy goes to the very source of
the disease, and by purifying and
cleansing the blood, eliminates the
germs of Catarrh, and drives them
from the system.
Begin this treatment today. and
you will be thankful for the wonder
full relief you will enjoy this winter.
s. S. S. Is sold by druggists every
where. and has been on the market
for more than fifty years. Be sure
and get the genuine S. S. 8. Our
Medical Director will gladly give you
expert medical advice about the treat
ment of your own case, without
charge. Write today to Swift Speci-
fic Co.. sc, Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.-Ady
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
Sues to Regain $500
She Lent Husband

Suit to recover $500 which she lent
her husband to build a garage and
which was never built. was filed yes
terday in the District Supreme Court
by Esther Daneman against Samuel
Daneman.
In the wife's petition filed by At
torneys Nelson and Wilson, she de-
clares that on September 10. last,
she drew all the money she had.
500. out of her bank and deposited
it in her husbands bank to his credit
to enable him to build the garage on
the rear OF their home at 1884 Nine
tenth street northwest.
The garage was not built, she
states. and when she asked for her
money, all she got was a laugh.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
$25.and a Dress All
Husband Gave in Year,
Wife Claims in Suit

Only S25 and dress is what Mrs.
Rosa Lee Vaughan, wife Of George
+. Vaughan. a government en-
ploye. states in her petition for
maintenance. she got in a year of
married life.
The Vaughans, the husband be-
ing 10 his forties, and the wife
about seventeen. were married in
October of last year. and have q
three-month-old baby.
Twice during the first month o.
their married life, the wife states
she was ordered away from her
home, after having to put up with
harsh treatment at the hands Of
her mother-in-law. She is with
out means Of support, she tells the
court. and asks that Vaughan be
compelled to pay her alimony
pending tho settlement of the suit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
A Little Precaution Right
Saves Untold ANNOYANCE.

You who have been afflicted with
Catarrh, know that with the first
signs Of cold and damp weather the
disease will promptly return, and re-
main an unwelcome guest as of yore.
Why not save yourself the suffer-
ing and inconvenience which your
experience tells you is in store for
you.
Avoid the folly of waiting until the
disease has you within its grasp
again.
Proper treatment Is worth a great
deal more right now than later. Ca
tarrh cannot be permanently cured
by local treatment with sprays,
douches. ointments, washes, etc. Sci
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
Two Of Pershing's Men
Succumb to Disease

The War Department has been ad-
vised by the Commanding General of
the expeditionary forces of the fol-
lowing casualties:
Private Charles F. Hammond, jr.,
Held artillery. died October 9 of acute
nephritis, in line Of duty. The emer-
gency address at the War Depart
ment Is Charles F. Hammond, father,
II kerwin street, Dorchester, Mass.
Private Raynor B. Nye. medical de-
partment, attached to infantry, died
October 10 Of cardiac dilatition acute,
In line of duty. The emergency ad-
dress at the War Department is J.
b. Nye, Ia Beulah street, whitman,
Mass.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
G. W. u. THESPIANS
PLAN TO REORGANIZE

Plans are under way for the re-
organization OF the George Wash
ington University players. The stu
dent council OF the university has APP
pointed a subcommittee to take
change of the work.
The dramatic association was form
ed three years ago and during that
period has produced many successful
plays, the most elaborate being Dis
raelL" The association this year
will be recruited almost entirely
from new members.
Plays will be presented at Christ
mas time In one OF the large halls
and at a theater in the spring.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16

Blouses in a large variety Of
dress models made OF fine
quality Georgrte crepe. All
prettily embroidered. Some
have frills. Others high necks
with tucks and jabots. At
s575.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
Museum Space for U. S. Clerks.

At the request Of President Wilson,
approximately 1900 square feet of
space In the foyer and adjoining
rooms of the new building of the Ma
tional Museum have been assigned
to the Treasury Department for the
use OF the stan necessary to carry
into effect the recent law for provid-
ing insurance. compensation, and in
demnity for the enlisted men In the
army and navy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
RUSSIAN boy Of u wins RED BADGE
OF COURAGE BY SAYING A SOLDIERS
life under fire that WOUNDS HIM
Feodor Kulich, Boy Scout, Makes Three Trips
Through Battlefield Cannonade to Rescue
Wounded Siberian-Shot in Shoulder.

quarters and even to Petrograd. And
Korovin. ready to return to the ranks,
stood by the side of 12-year-old Feo-
dor while the Red Badge of Courage.
given to Russia's wounded, was pin
ned on the wrist of the youngest
wounded war hero who has thus far
placed his name in the list of the al
most innumerable instances Of hero
ism on the Russian front
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16
$500 Atwood Plaids,
Yard, S1.39.

Full 90 j..ehAs wide, in fifteen
distinctive color combinations.
Smart styles for misses and
children's frocks. A s. value
today, yard, $3.50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16

Blouses in crepe de chine tai
lored models or Georgette with
frills and lace trimming. Also
a few net and lace combina-
tions. Special at $3.50.
Second Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-10-16

This material is shown in 90 of
the seasons most wanted
shades. You will surely find
the color you desire. 42-inch
Chiffon Dress and Cloaking
Velvet; lustrous, fast pile; fast
dye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-13

the board OF education last night but
no action was taken the matter being
put over until Saturday The board
will purchase five Of these rooms. the
only question being whether they
would be constructed by local con-
tractors and purchased from outside
firms in sections
The designations Of Katherine Wal
Ter and Hazel McKeag. teachers. were
accepted and Bessie Miller and Grace
Reiniga were appointed teachers Ag~
mes Johnson Of the class Of IT at the
high school was named as steu0grapa-
er 10 the superintendent office Mrs.
Alma Almlof. manager and Mrs. Au-
gBsta Hickey and Miss Ida Er8eger.
assistants, were again appointed 10
operate The cafeteria at the high
school next season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-13

River forecast fer IS hours SLOWLY
rising stages in the mississippi VIII
continue Immediately below Dubuque
a moderately rapid rise VIII pTeFa--
Brom Clinton 70 Auscatlne-
J. NJ SHERIEF.
BIeteorolo1s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-13

AItho aews an N ono Tha argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Neil O'BrIen Ministries

The Neil 0'Brien Great American
Minstrels, now. recognized as the fun
nicSt organization of its kind. will he
the attraction at the Augusta Opera
house Friday evening, Dec. :. No min
sire, comedian in tho country is more
popular with his audience than Mr..
Q Brien, who, for the past five seasons
has given what many consider the best
minstrel entertainment possible.
Mr. O'Brien is now making his sixth
annual tour at tho head Of his own
company and promises again this sea
son 4 show completely now from first
part to finale Mr.. O'Brien himself
has 4 brand new sketch called In the
Secret Service in Which he is said
IN ho seen at his very best. There
is 2 new song and dance number called
"MandH's Syncopated Reception" CON
ceived and staged by Neil O'Brien.
with ensemble dancing directed by
Pete Detze1. Then there is to he a new
finale, which is described as the most
elaborate and sensational scenic pro-
ductioe ever presented in this city. and
enliSts tho entire strength Of the com
pany
Eddie Ross and his African harp will
acaln he in evidence with new mono
loauc The fun makers to assist Mr..
O'Rrion arc Eddie Ross. Joe Coffman.
Dan Futch, Joe Willard, Ray Waller.
Ed Waller, Major Nowak. Steve Wer-
her and William Moran. The names Of
J. Lester Habcrkorn. Earl Holmes.
James Barardi, Leslie Berry. Lea Laird.
toward Vail Fred y. Mills. Allcn
Narlc. Barton Isbcl, William c. Carr.
Waldo Roberts, Charles L; Wright and
others 90 to make up the list Of vocal
lists.
n street parade and hand concert
Will he given at noon on the day Of
performance and is said TO lie well
worth waiting for.
Seats are now on sale at Opera
hOuse.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
The Season for the Farmers

Inc agricultural crops for the season
have generally fallen below in the county
as in this section. except in certain places.
War gardens were generally successful il
, this vicinity but would not warrant an
Increase for 1915. The prices are said to
BE- satisfactory according to Eugene Dan
forth, proprietor or Springbrook Farm
who is master or Somerset Pomona
Grange, II the WELD had been equally as
satisfactory In this locality all whea,
grown here Is being milled. The farmers
have been careful IN saving seeds hut ID
is quite generally expected that there viii
ho shortage 1t that A good deal r,
grass was left standing. while most everc
barn in the vicinity Of North Arson At
least is filled and many have quantities
Of hay stacked outside The prices are
low. About the same number Of hog.
are Kept but there seems to he an IN
crease Of sheep and some poultry rafsers
express dissatisfaction caused at the high
prices OF feed The Junior Volunteers
were a satisfactory success last season
and as a result probably but few women
In this section were obliged to work in
the fields. Several Of the Young men have
been called into military service Con-
siderable interest is manifest in local or.
eanizations but for the season entire
there does not appear to be any particu-
lar change in herds as yet caused by tho
organization OF the branch of the New
England Milk Producers Association
Frmers would gladly cut large quantities
Of wood II they could obtain the help. Al,
the wood will be sold green. Several wood
saving outfits are used in this locality.
But few trucks and tractors are used ana
there is but little increase in oven rails
ing. II is more than probable that the
farmers tried TO raise in their loyaI en-
beavers more than they could properly
care for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
INNATE OF CITY FARM
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
James r. Weber, Aged 70 Years,
SIashes Throat with Razor While
Roommate Is Down Stairs at Sup
per-Death Almost instantaneous

James F. Weber. aged IS years, an
inmate If the City farm, took lis life
early Wednesday evening by slashing
mis- throat with razor. The decd Il,
supposed To have been due t. poor
health The man had been an inmate
~ the City farm since Nov. 23 Of the
current wear, and previous to that time
Lad been living alone in an old camp
on tile bank OF the KcnncheC river near
tie Mile Rock, 50 called.
After having been committed to tie
farm the man had been ill. threatened
with pneumonia, but got better an
though his health was not very good.
He roomed with another inmate Of the
farm and While tie latter was down
stairs at supper Wednesday evening.
Wehher secured z razor and slashed
lis throat in three places. The man
had evidently sat on the edge Of tie
bcd and after committing the act had
fallen back on the bed. death being
almost instantaneous, as he was dead
when found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
VIGILANCE SOCIETY
TO Be ORGANIZED
IN CAPITAL CITY
To Guard Against Enc
my Propaganda and
Acts of Disloyalty
Canvass to Be Made
of All Residents

4 communication from The American
Defense Society, With headquarters a.
New York. urging local corps Of the
society be organized in Augusta for
Tie purpose Of cooperation III the ma
ton wide undertaking to stamp out
German propaganda and to take pre-
cautIondry measures against all en-
envy undertakings. has been received
I'M Mayor Willis f. Swift. The project
mas met with his hearty approval and
he has called upon Robert A. Cony C
assume general supervision over the
work preliminary TO the organizing OF
vigilance cops
A meeting will he called this week
and at this gathering tie first steps
Of organization viii he taken. The en-
dcaNor Will he made to have present
ut the preliminary. meeting one OF
more men from each ward. each man
being one who is thoroughly familiar
with lis section Of the city and gen
orally acquainted with its inhabi-
tants. II is felt that if tie corps is
, organized properly muef can be ac-
complished in tie way Of preventing
unlawful ana disloyal acts.
The daily reports Of CONGREGATIONS
iii food storehouses and manufactur-
ing establishments and Of labor diff
cultios insticated nv hostile propa
canda have impressed many Augusta
citizens with the imperative need of
at once adopting preventive measures
in this city. 1t is an open secret that
there have been several cases Of sus-
fnl ~
attention by the Augusta police force
and that City Marshal Tyler has in his
possession information of such a ma
ture that certain persons are under al
most CONSTANT surveillance.
While tho city las only a small Ger
man population alien OF other nation
1litiCS not disposed To fricndlincss are
present in large numbers. CITY Mar
shal Tyler Will DC present at the open
ing meeting Of the vigilance corps. and
will probably put at the service Of the
members the information which he
has obtained. The corps will make a
complete canvass of residents Of the
city and will classify them In four
eroups-loyal, disloyal doubtful and
unknown. \ further designation will
indicate alien. enemies. ro-Germans
and persons against the government.
Members Of the vigilance corps will
he asked to watch the speech assoc
Citations and activities Of every man
suspected Of disloyalty and to imme
diately roror' to the American De-
Tense Society information Of value
which they obtain.
The organization will he known as
the Vigilance Corps Of the American
Defense Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
been successful. The report saws:

bcen successful. Inc report says:
The operation of the space basis is
resulting in the direct saving Of mill
lions of dollars to the government by
reducing the car-mile service required
the roads a large amount of car equip
mcnt and car space Of trains The
number of full .60-foot storage cars
alone, which. through concentration
and better loading of the mails. has
been released to he railroads for
meeting the present freight. baggage
and express congestion would equip
daily three trains of 10 cars each opor-
ating between Boston and Chicago.
Mr. Burleson's report also makes
this recommendation for further extend
inc the Civil Service:
To further eliminate partisan noli-
tics from the postal service, to recol. :
nize merit and efficiency. and in the
interest of the public service, it is
again recommended that tho necessary
legislation he enacted to include in the
classified civil service the position of
postmaster at presidential Offices: ana
TO extend and perfect the efficiency
system obtaining in the Post Office De
partment proper at Washington II is
also recommended that tho positions
Of Assistant Postmasters General and
, that of purchasing agent of the Post
Office Department he included in the
classified civil service"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Annual Report Of Post
master General BurleSOn

m by combining" the report SAYS
government employees are enabled to
undulN influence members Of Congress
and others seeking election to public
office, the situation will naturally arise,
if it has not already arisen, where
Congress will be unduly Influenced by
such organizations. the appropriations
for the salaries of such employees will
he greatly increased and economic pro
vision for the conduct Of the service
lmpossihlC.
The report explains that postal en-
plo>es are different situated from
other workers in that they are not en-
ploycd ~ private concerns but by the
government whose officers are merely
executing the will Of the people
The report shows an audited surplus
for the year of $9,S36.911, the largest
in the history of the department. The
increase over the preceding year was
; Sc per cent while the increase in cost
was AS per cent. The adlited rev
cnucs for the year, including money
orders and postal savings business
amounted to s3o9736.116.
Remarkable growth in postal saw
ngs is shown. In 1917 there were 614,-
12S depositors with total Of $751;
954696 to their credit. The average
balance for each depositnr was $l95.o1.
This was an increase over the previous
year of 71,791 in the number Of de-
positors, s45.934.S11 in the amount and
$500 in the per capita balance. The
large proportion Of this total is con
tributed ny industrial centers In 145
offices in cities where there arc hic
manufacturing plants "A per cent of
the deposits are held
The war has resulted in some postal
routes not being covered At times. Men
drawn into industries by larger salaries
often have left posts that could not he
filed, the report says. and recommends
that the department he given more
latitude in getting carriers when con-
ditions are unusual
Mr.. Rurlcson again voiced opposition
to the tube systems. maintaining they
are inefficient and cost more than the
service is worth He also reiterated
his belief that the government should
control telephone and telegraph lines
with supervision entrusted TO the
PostofIice Department.
Tie Postmaster General again
strongly urges change in the system
of erecting public buildings. He stat
cd his belief that the government is
not justified in erecting a building for
a postof1ice alone unless the rental
amounts to $1,000 and then only when
the gross postal receipts arc SIS 900 or
the populaation as much as 5000
The Postmaster General says the
new space system Of compromising
railways for transporting mails ha,