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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
FEDERAL TROOPS MAY
QUELLW. W. RIOTS
Government Heads Fear Strike e.
feet on War Activities.

The Government may send troops
to seven western States worst affect
ed by the l. W. W. strikes. which
seriously threaten war activities.
Great fears are entertained by
officials over the supply OF spruce
logs for American aeroplanes and
over the grain harvest Of the North
west The Department OF Justice,
the Food Administration, the Depart
ment OF Labor and the Federal board
on Meditation and Cancellation all
have experienced Investigators in the
feld OF l. W. W. operations.
The situation Is reported serious in
several States and while there has
not yet been a decision to send
troops, such a plan is under consider
a.ion as an emergency measure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
ASKS WOMEN TO
VEBLOODFOR
SOLDIERS LIVES

SAVANNAH, Ca, Aug. 1s.-The
suggestion that women make the he
role sacrifice of contributing blood to
be used in transfusions to save the
lives OF wounded soldiers has been
made by Capt. William B. Orear. ex-
amining medical officer, attached to
the army station here.
This" stated Captain Orear, 'is the
most practical sacrifice that the wom-
en- of the country can make at the
present time. In the emergencies OF
military surgery, the direct transfu-
sion OF blood often acts as a life-sav-
ing procedure, even in desperate
cases apparently doomed to death
from ex-sanguination. Largely on ac-
count of certain difficulties in the
practical application OF the method.
# has not been generally adopted, al
though operating surgeons are agreed
as to its value and efficiency.
"The inestimable advantage OF the
direct TRANSMISSION OF human blood, in
the cases OF profuse hemorrhage,
which are unfortunately SO common
in the experience OF all war surgeons,
has recently again been emphasized
by Primrose and Ryerson, in Eng
land. The three great virtues which
this method combines are, briefly, in
creased coagulability OF the patients
blood, improved local resistance Of
his tissues to Infection, probable sur
vival and continued function of the
transfused (properly selected) cor
puscles. TRANSMISSION of blood from
tested donor, during or directly after
an abdominal operation. for bullet
wound, acts not only as an auxiliary
TO the surgeons efforts, but may turn
the scale in favor of the patients
life"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
CONFEDERATE WOMEN
OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS
viii Award Eight to Descendants
of Southern Veterans.

The United Daughters OF the Con
federacy today announced eight
scholarships to be awarded to descen-
dants of Confederstes. Opportunities
are offered both girls and boys, and
applicants should apply to Miss B.
Meegan, chairman. 1908 Q street
northwest
A free scholarship is offered a boy at
the University of Virginia, valued at
sos a year; and one at the Army and
Navy Preparatory School here
A great reduction is offered in par
tial scholarships at New Sullins Col
lege. Bristol, Va, one at Randolph
Macon Academy. at Front Royal, Va.
and at St. Johns College for Boys
here.
The girls scholarships are particu-
larly attractive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
CAMP MEADE BARS
CIVILIAN VISITORS
TOHALT GAMBLING

That the work OF constructing the
environments for Camp Meade, at Ad-
miral. Nd, where the Districts first
drafted quota will be trained. may not
in any way be impeded. the camp will
be closed to civilians and civilian We
hicles after Monday.
Major Robert Proctor. engineer in
charge OF constructing the camp,
made this announcement today. He
says that among the throngs of civil
ians which visit the camp daily there
are many gamblers. These persons
relieve the workmen OF much of their
wages.
A civilian having business in the
camp will be issued a pass by Major
Proctor IL he proves his business IS
bona fide.
The trouble experienced In obtain
ing lumber at the camp has been near
ly overcome, and large quantities are
arriving daily.
Scores OF new workmen are hired
daily. Already $50 OF the proposed
1900 buildings have been completed.
By October !, 1t Is said, the camp
will have completed the bulk of the
work OF housing the 10000 men to be
stationed there. rt..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
CROWDER CHECKS
LOOSE METHODS
INDRAFT BOARDS

The possibility that l1ose methods
by local boards might result in send
ing men to the national army out OF
their order in the draft list caused
Provost Marshal General Crowder TO
take steps today to eliminate any
chance OF such injustice.
He sent to all governors the follow
ing dispatch:
Reports received covering a few
local boards are to the effect that
these boards are proceeding to call
throughout the whole list OF persons
registered and then to certify only
those who claim no exemption re-
gardles OF whether their order OF
obligation places them within the
quota, leaving the claims OF exemp-
ton undecided or then formally al
lowing all OF them without discrimina-
tion. In effect this course permits
volunteering among registrants. This
method is Illegal and unauthorized"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
BULLETIN TO PUBLISH
CASUALTY LIST AUG. q

That American troops will soon be
in the fray was indicated today when
it was learned the War Department
will start a casualty column in the
Official Bulletin on August 81.
This is not to be taken as an exact
date for American participation how
ever.
The bulletin section reserved for
such lists will be marked, no
casualties" on days when there are
none. II there are only a few casual
ties. the column will print the
soldiers name. organization and next
of kin. II the lists are heavy, only
the soldiers name and organization
will be noted
4 special bureau under Adjutant
General Mccain will check up on cas-
ualtIes and maintain an information
service for inquiring relatives. An
extra crew of telegraph operators
will be engaged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
SENATE BOOSTS TAXES
ON EXPENSIVE AUTOS
Motor and Wine Schedules Dis
posed Of Revenue Bill.

Motor vehicle and wine schedules Of
the war revenue bill have been disposed
Of sy the Senate. and the way, was near
ly cleared for the fight over the income
and excess profits provisions Of the bill
when the Senate met today.
In adopting the automobile tax pro-
visions, the rates on expensive cars was
boosted over the rates reported from
committees. The section now pro-
vides for the following motor vehicle
teves, payable by owners, and ex-
GLIDING vehicles used exclusively for
business purposes:
Motorcycles. SEQ; autos costing under
500. S annually; costing between 500
and $50. SID; between $50 and 5000.
SO. with S additional for each 500 up
TO 5000 and so for each 500 above 5000
For each years use OF the machine the
tax would be reduced 10 per cent up to a
gross allowance Of 50 per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
PENSION OFFICE PAYS
new SOLDIERS HONOR

Seven soldiers OF the regular army,
former employees of the Pension Office,
are today proudly displaying their
wrist watch gifts presented by friends
in the Pension Office yesterday at a
patriotic demonstration in their honor.
The office force Temporarily sus-
pended its duties to take part in tho
presentation. Commissioner OF Pen
sions Salzgaber, presided and Deputy
Commissioner Tieman made the pres
citations.
The soldiers to receive wrist watches
were Capt. Lawrence Hazard. Lieut..
w. NJ. Hoffman. Sergt James P. Eisen-
stein, and Privates David willingsky,
Arthur Vanderlip and Walker H.
Colston. Capt Fred Royce received
sword as well as a watch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
AMERICAN GUN CREW
LOSES MEMBER AT SEA

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. 1s.-
The loss of a member OF the armed
guard OF an American steamer was
reported when the vessel arrived here
today from Genoa, J. L. Squibb, n
seaman member OF the gun crew, dis.
appeared on August IA. Members of
the crew said Squibb had been de-
spondent prior TO his disappearance.
He came from Joplin, Mo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
scHUTT NOT GUILTY.

A verdict OF not guilty was given
by jury in the Police Court yester-
day afternoon in the case of George
p. Schutt and Thomas Ruth, prop
rietOr and manager respectively of
the National Hotel. and John w. Rudi-
sill and Frank Harris. two colored
employees, charged with selling liquor
to soldiers in uniform. Judge Pugh
instructed the jury to bring in a yer
dict Of not guilty. The prosecution
noted an appeal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
EMPoYEs BUY AMBULANCE.

An ambulance purchased by en-
ployes OF the United States Senate is
on its way to France today with a
hospital unit.
Red Cross officials accepted the
ambulance just in advance of a War
Department order against further &C
ceptance OF ambulances purchased by
private subscription.
Every employee of the Senate con-
tributed a days pay to buy and equip
the ambulance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
MAI. BLLNGSLEA TO
Be BURIED PRIVATELY

In compliance with a request made
by Mrs. Mabel G. Billingslea. widow
OF Major c. c. BillingsIea, who acct
dentally shot and killed himself at
Camp Meade Thursday, all military
ceremonies will be eliminated at the
funeral services, which will be held
at Westminster, Nd. probably Mon
day afternoon.
Major Billingslea's body was taken
from the camp without even a cor
porars guard at its side because OF
Mrs. Billingslea's request.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
100000 VOLUNTEER;
U.S.. ACCEPTS 943,l4l

Since America entered the war. 1900
900 men have volunteered for service in
the United States army and navy. The
figures were announced today by the
Committee on Public Information.
A total OF 1914 were accepted and as
signed to service. Land forces received
noOA Of these men, as against 90. III
for the navy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
GETS FARRAeUT RELICS.

A number of relics of Admiral
David Farragut's naval career have
been received at the National Mus
cum from the estate OF his son. One
OF these relics is the sword presented
to the civil war hero by the Union
League Club of New York. Other
mementoes are a chapesu, cap, belt,
and buttons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18

terday, after their conviction on a
charge OF violating the false adver-
Using law, brought by Constantine z.
La vigne. field agent for the Amsri-
can Fair Trade Association.
The three men were charged with
inserting in a Washington newspaper
an advertisement containing false and
misleading statements regarding their
merchandise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
DISTTLLERIES OFFER
PLANTS TO NATION

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S-The distiIleries
OF the United States will be placed in
the hands OF the Government for war
purposes the moment they are required.
after September s. the National Whole
sale Liquor DealersSAssOciation has an
nounced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
JUDGE vRooMAN 10 SPEAK.

Hon. Charles Z. vrooman, chief
clerk in office OF the Solicitor of the
Treasury, will occupy the pulpit to-
morrow at the Temple Baptist
Church, Tenth and N streets north
west at IL g. m and 8 p m Judge
vrooman Il q deep student OF the
Bible and . convincing and eloquent
speaker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
THREE PAY FINES FOR
FALSE ADVERTISING

Jesse Rosenfeld, Bert d. Mann. and
Sol whitehilI, were fined 500 each
by Judge Pugh in Police Court yes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-18
FoRDs FORM NEW COMPANY.

DETROIT. Aug. 1s.-Hsnry Ford,
Mrs. Henry Ford, and Edsel Ford,
their son. are the fneorporators Of
the new Ford Tractor Company just
launched here The capital stock
Is 1000. 900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24
WHEN THE RANGE IS FOUND
Correspondent Writes Of the Effect Of
She'll Fire on the Ranks Of
the Enemy.

Crash! a roar from out Of the rum.
BILE, pun Of white smoke and a rain
OF lead on the very men / had been
watching! The Germans had found
the range exactly, but the distance
was too great for me to distinguish
what execution they we're doing among
those stirred ranks. Then came
long siren whistle screeching through
the air from the distance. Again a
twinkling fash against the blue, again
pun of rich, fieecy smoke, and an.
other shell had scattered death on the
men helplessly waiting below.
Fascinated. we watched those little
twinklings Of fame and puffs of white
smoke. Whence came they, we won.
dered, and by what weird skill were
they made to burst squarely over their
intended prey? Was 1t the science OF
man or was 1t, as we half believed, the
ca5olery Of some demon gloating over
the helplessness Of bis victims? Again
the azure was broken by little white
puff-again we wondered-whence?
Click - k-click-click-
the murderous machine gun was start.
ing it's music. What an engine of de-
struction! Nothing in the world seems
30 heinous as the swapping, clacking
rattle of the machine guns splitting
forth its rain of bullets.-Arthur
!Sweetser, in the Worlds War.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24

played on them, so guess that will
hold her for WHILE"
Continuing, Uncle Dan said: "You
want to talk more about the war, do
you? Well, war methods have under
gone many changes and they are still
changing. No two wars are fought
alike. In early times, the weapons were
stones, clubs, spears, bows and arrows,
swords, etc. In this kind of warfare,
victory was with the strong right arm.
Men Of enormous size and strength
were the great warriors. The inven-
ton Of gunpowder, however, has
changed all this. It has enabled men
to kill one another at a considerable
distance, and do It wholesale. The
war, as we know 1t now, is a combine
ton Of chemicals, machinery, mathe-
NAUTICAL calculations and highly trained
men. Just think Of It! Airplanes,
submarines, armored tanks, or cater
pillars, poison gases, and curtains of
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24

fre are al used Tor the frst time In
this war; and they are destructive be-
yond anything heretofore known.
The methods followed by the kali
ser and his allies are simply devilish.
He must answer In history to the kill
ing Of thousands Of innocent women
and children. He has broken every
international law and every rule Of
warfare; he has bombarded hospitals
and undefended cities, sunk Red Cross
ships on errands Of mercy; he has de-
stroyed cathedrals and priceless treas
ures Of art that can never be replaced ;
he has made slaves of his prisoners /;
he has tried to get us into war with
Japan; his emmissaries have blown up
our ships, burned our factories and
fred our forests. He knows no mercy
or honor. The most charitable view
to. take Of this blood-thirsty tyrant
is that he Is crazy.
zone thing Is certain" continued On
Gle Dan, with great emphasis, "Our
liberty, the safety Of our homes and
our country, and the security of the
world demand the speedy and. abso-
lutte overthrow Of the kaiser and
crushing out once and forever the
reign of Prussian brutality"
"How about the German people"
said Billie.
Uncle Dan replied: "The splendid
German people were happy, thrifty,
prosperous and contented. They have
been tricked into war and made to
suffer the tortures Of the damned !;
they have been cruelty and systematic
ally deceived. God grant that the real
facts may get to them, and If they do,
Lord help the kaiserl"
"Of course the allies will win," said
Mrs. Graham.
Probably So" said Uncle Dan. But
If we are to win, we must go the limit.
We must check the awful destruction to
shipping by the German submarines,
or we may not be able to get food and
supplies to our own men and to our al
lies; we must also put hundreds Of
thousands, and perhaps millions, Of
first-class soldiers in the battle line.
food is the first consideration" On
Gle Dan continued. mo army can hold
out against hunger. 1t has been said
that food win win the war, and this is
largely true. Hence the importance
Of the farm in the war plans Of our
country"
Mrs. Graham interrupted by saying:
"In view of the Importance of farming,
don't you think, Daniel. that the farm
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24

eFs ought to Be exempted NOM war
servicer
mo, q thousand times no." said On
Gle Dan, striking the table 90 hard to
emphasize his protest that he tipped
over q vase Of flowers. I'VE must
have no class legislation. The duty to
serve is the common duty Of all, and
no class must be relieved Of this OBJ
legation. The question Of exemption
must be personal one and decided by
the facts surrounding each case. In
no other way can we have square
deal, and to insure this, II Is the duty
Of congress to pass Immediately the
Chamberlain bill, or some such meas
ure, which is fair to all classes. 1t
would settle all these questions and
do 1t fairly. Safety now and safety
hereafter demands such legislation,
and let me suggest that you and your
friends get busy with your congress-
man and senators and urge them to
prompt action.
"It is time for us to realize that we
are not living in fools paradise;
that this great country Of ours cost
oceans Of blood and treasure and 1t is
only due to the loyalty, sacrifice and
service of our forefathers that we have
a country, and 1t is our highest duty
to preserve it unimpaired and pass II
on to posterity, no matter what the
cost may be. Our citizenship and their
ancestors came from all parts Of the
world to make this country a home
and enjoy its blessings and opportu-
mites; hence, in the crisis before us,
it is the duty Of everyone to stand
squarelyy back of our country and be
prepared to defend the flag. Every
one in this crisis is either pro-Ameri-
can or pro-German. Great as the coun-
try is, there Is not room enough for
two flags" -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24
SINGING CALLED LOST ART
It Is Now Confined Chiefly to Profes
SIGNALS, Drunkards and Phono-
graphs, Says Writer.

Singing, as far as most people are
concerned, is a lost art. Thousands
attend operas, recitals and musical
comedies, tens Of thousands wind up
monographs; but as for singing them
selves informally ut their work or play
they have forgotten how. In times
past people Of all ranks sang together
as matter of course. Sailors sang at
their work, peasants, shepherds, cow
boys-all had their favorite and APP
propriate songs. The songs of chill
dren at games, the lullabies Of moth
ers are in the collected ballads and
folklore of many peoples, says the In
dianapolis News.
"The pastirhes and the labors of the
husbandman and the shepherd" says
Andrew Lang, "were long ago kind
of natural opera. Each task had It's
own song; blowing, seeding, harvest,
burial-all had their appropriate bal
lads or dirges. The whole soul Of the
peasant class breathes in their bur-
dens as the great sea resounds in the
shell cast up on the shore
Nowadays the whirl of machinery
makes all the noise. The workers In
mills might find 1t unsatisfying to sing
at their work, but 1t is doubtful II they
would sing even If their voices could
be heard; while singing in an Office or
store would pretty surely be stopped
by the boss" or the police. Thou
sands congregate every night in the
silence of moving picture theaters, and
even in the churches where singing by
the congregation used to be customary
the attendants now usually listen in
silence to paid singer.
Singing in this age Is largely con-
fined to the professional performer,
drunken men and gramophones.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24
WAR TALKS
By UNCLE DAN
How War Methods Have Changed
Everybody Must Help.
Number Three

Hello, Uncle Dan, Jimmie and /
have been waiting for you"
Sorry II have kept you long" said
Uncle Dan. "Your mother has been
telling me how bashful used to be.
She said If girl spoke to me would
blush to my hair roots. Well, ] re-
minded her Of the time your father
first came to see her and the joke we
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24
onenaa Proved.

In Judge Pollard's court In st. Louis
Mrs. Blanche sought the law Of her
husband for shifting her on the nose.
"How did he strike your" asked the
Judge, show me-" "All right" replied
the lady, and forthwith she landed q
terrific slap on the judges features.
Enough" said the Judge. and he
fined the husband $50.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-11-24

King Georges Relatives.
King George v is related to nearly
allithe reigning houses Of Europe, oas
exception being Austria Hungary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-12
Manless Airplane Will Be
Given Trial Tomorrow.
1t Is the Invention of Z. j.
Robinson of Topeka.
FLIGHT At THE BALL PARK
Machine Built for Use in War
Against the Huns.
War Department Shows Inter
est in Strange Flyer.

One of the latest engines of destruc-
ton designed to bring the Hun to his
knees is the invention of a Topeka
man, E. ]. Robinson of 1912 North
Jackson street.
The machine is a manless airplane
modelled on the lines of the ordinary
man controlled machines. The Rob-
inson manless airplane is of the mono
plane type, driven by a four cylinder
water cooled gasoline motor, and con-
trolled by a set of rudders adjusted
before starting flight. The machine
can take either a straight or a zigza 6
course at the will of the operator.
The Danless airplane is designed
primarily as a bombing machine. 1t
has an operating radius of thirty five
to forty miles, at which distances it
automatically begins to drop bombs.
AS soon as its cargo of bombs is ex-
hausted the machine itself becomes a
bomb and destroys itself, thus pre-
venting its proving a boomerang and
destroying it's owners after falling into
enemy hands.
A trial flight is to be held tomorrow
afternoon at League park between the
hours of and 5. The public is in
vited. The inventors and promoters
of this weapon have submitted the
plane to the war department. and have
had considerable correspondence with
the department on the feasibility of
the United States adopting the inven-
t1on- The inventors claim that four
or five of these machines can be con-
structed for the price of one man con-
trolled machine and can be effectively
used WITHOUT the necessity of endan-
ger1ng the lives of highly trained pi-
lots and observers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-12
1890 CARS ARE OUT
Santa Fe Reports Shortage Situation
to Governor Capper.

Foreign railroads are using 17,S
box cars belonging to the Santa Fe
system, according to a statement sent
TO Governor Capper today by ]. R.
Koontz, general freight agent. Or
ders for SOB box cars were pending
at the time Kooutz prepared his state
ment, the letter said. Cars in possess
sion of foreign roads are declared by
Koontz to represent 60 per cent of the
company's box car equipment of &c.
900 cars.
Cars of other roads on tracks of the
Santa Fe total 17,209, Koontz told the
governor. A shortage of 1927 cars
exists in filling box car orders at Santa
Fe points. Contained in the report is
an appeal to federal officials to use
their influence in compelling foreign
roads to return cars belonging to the
Santa Fe. More than 1900 box cars
belonging to the Santa Fe are in pos
session of Pennsylvania railway lines
the report declares.
The greatest shortage of cars exists
on eastern lines of the Santa Fee
Koontz told the governor, altho the de-
mand on all lines is greatly in excess
of the supply. Trouble in moving the
wheat crop is declared to be due all
most entirely to the inability of the
Santa Fe to secure a return of its
rolling stock. In order to comply with
food administration plans Koontz de-
ctares the Santa Fe must first be in
sured the return of it's cars from other
lines.