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The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
RECRUITS RUSH into
ARMY AHEAD OF DRAFT
Thirty Join All Branches of Service in
the District of Columbia.

Evidence that the prospect of helms
drafted into service does NOT appeal 10
me young men of Washington was
anoroed by the rush at army and navy
recruiting stations here. From a much
lIser number which applied. the differ.
81 ent branches secured recruits as follows:
NaVy O. army, 2; Marine Corps, II; Dis
trlct Suard, ?; naval reserve, g.
Although eleven recruits were secured
yy tne Marine Corps at its station here
the names OF only 1--WE were available
Tor publication. Twelve applicants were
passed by the examining surgeon for the
marine Corps and the remaining names
VIII appear tomorrow.
Capt. Leo P. Quinn. Eighth Field
Arullery, U. s. A, came over from
baltimore yesterday to boost recruiting
Ior the regular army, whose recruiting
statlon here is located in a tent al
seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue,
only lS out of the 662 recruits, which
the District is called upon to supply,
have come forward.
Lieut.. L. f. Morgan, U. S. N. re.
cruiting officer for the navy here. stated
yesterday that on Decoration Day a
navy recruiting station will be opened
at Benning race track. New navy posters.
some OF them drawn by James Mont
gomery Flagg. will be placed on the
mail wagons in Washington. large
percentage Of the proceeds from the sale
OF tickets to the Benning races will go
to the Red Cross fund, II is announced
omcial rejection cards are being given
out at the navy recruiting station to
all applicants for enlistment who are
turned down on account of physical dis
ability.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
Tuesdax. Mnr =. 1a17.

Uranus rules strongly for good today,
while Mars, Jupiter and Mercury are
slightly adverse.
1t should be a most auspicious time for
aviation. but an accident Is indicated at
a later date.
Under this sway inventions are be-
lieved to be encouraged and the seers
predict that many which aid war activt-
ties will be publicly demonstrated after
long secrecy.
Uranus is in a place held to increase
mental resourcefulness and foresight. 1t
Is most favorable for diplomacy.
The influence OF Uranus. which will be
strong through the coming months, is
said TO increase interest in occult phe-
nomena and knowledge concerning the
use Of psychic powers. More than one
famous medium will challenge attention
In the next few months. 1t is predicted
Renewed interest in all religious sub
jects will mark the public during the
summer, but there may be differences of
opinion among the churches and ambi-
tions among the clergy that cause
trouble.
Labor troubles and discomfort concern
ing certain responsibilities of citizenship
will increase as the coming summer ad-
vances.
Both New York City and Washington
are under a rule of the stars that indi-
cate possible explosions and fires, which
may be attended by loss OF life.
This is not an auspicuous date for
signing contracts or entering into agree
ments of any sort.
All large commercial transactions
would better be delayed until better
rule Of the stars prevails.
The appearance of a sensational book
by an American Is prognosticated.
During the summer months the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet will confront more
than one unexpected situation and among
these one will produce a worldwide
sensation. the seers declare.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is should
not risk any money. They will lose IL
they go to law. Those who are en-
ployed should be fairly fortunate during
the year.
Children born on this day will prosper
in their ventures. These subjects of
Gemini are usually exceedingly indus
trious. Many OF them are talented
writer's.
Copyright l9I7)
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
SELF HELPS FOR THE NEW SOLDIER
Practical Home Hints on Military Training that VIII Stand
You in Good Stead When You Are Called to the Coors.
By UNITED STATES ARMY OFFICER.

As soon as a soldier begins to think
he will understand his place IN a group
formation. He will learn that the hand
ling OF large bodies OF men pivot, ,,, upon Sa
miliarize himself with his work In a
squad, and in that way discover his I'M
portance to the command as whole.
The squad consists OF elgnt men, IN
mand of a corporal. Two squads form a
section, under the command OF ser
geant. Three sections lat peace strength)
f0rm San1 and tgo afe bsfta
ion, three battalions. plus a headquar-
ters company, a machine gun company
and supply company, regiment.
The young soldier learns that as the
regiment moves. He learns that IL he in
dividually executes the orders he re-
ceiVes in the appointed space and at
the appointed moment. whole regiment
and back again, for example, without
the loss Of a step. Each part of the
machine will fit perfectly into place. On
the other hand, IL he as an individual
ton Is spoiled. the symmetry Of the COM
pany Is broken and the whole regiment
suners IN consequence. The responsible
lty rests upon each man-this the young
learn that discipline Is the quickest means
vet devised to give any body of soldiers
that perfect team work. that automatic,
unconscious coordination without which
battIes and campaigns cannot be sue
cessfully planned and fought.
The next article will explain the fun
damental position of the soldier and its
Importance.
Copyright, 1917 by the Wheeler
Syndicate, Inc)
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
TREASURY CLERKS GIVE
$4,000 TO RED CROSS
Washington Wakes Up to Opportunity
for Service.


The Red Cross finance committee was
grained with the generous response OF
Washington yesterday and with the
promises from all quarters of further
subscriptions. Chairman Macfarland said
1t showed the city had walked up to this
oportunity for service.
First came 5000 from the Treasury
Department employees through Chief
Clerk Wilmeth, who is chairman OF the
committee on government departments
Chairman Macfarland has received
from President d. J. Callahan, Chairman
William f. Shannon and the other men,
bers OF the Red Cross committee of the
Rotary Club, c. F. Fadeley. f. c.
Graham. ]. NJ. Stoddard and Chas. De-
Monet, letter stating that in a fort
nights canvass the Rotary Club men,
bers have recured subscriptions amount
ing to S5l.s46.46 and that this does not
include an ambulance which the Rotary
Club will donate to the Red Cross Chair
man Macfarland replied with a hearty
letter OF thanks.
Contributions listed include: Pupils OF
the public schools. 5th division, $S15.Os;
pupils of Lawrence Dunbar High School,
ss52: employees Hub Furniture Co, $500:
Hopkins Furniture Co., SIS: A. Back, SO;
j. F. Wilson, IS; Ellen Marshall Rugg,
81: J. W. Jenkins. SO; Acacia Lodge No.
ls F. A. A. NJ, $50; Edwin H. Etz, SIS;
NJ. Gitelson, 81: z. H. OatIey 81 c. L.
Dalrymple, 81; Warren I. Robbins. S a
month; Agnes z. Kennedy. s.; senior
class, National University Law School,
81; Progressive Council No. O. Daugh-
ters OF America, so a year; Benjamin
Robinson, IS.
Employees Of the Treasury Depa artment,
through Secretary McAdoo, 5000: Mrs.
Alexander r. Shepherd, 800; Miss Annie
Wells. 800: Senator George P. MacLean,
SIS; Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly. s.;
Sarah Beall, s.: Young & Simon. Inc, SOS;
&c. H. Sherwood. S12: J. S. Newshaw. S12
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
President Favors Exemption
OF ALI Government Employees

The 5000 government employees in
Washington will be exempted from field
duty in war. This was made plain ysps-
terdsy by Secretary OF Commerce Red
field. who, in constituting the selectiYa
draft law, gave Il as the administrstio.4
view that the clerks are serving the nss
ton as well at their desks as they would
in the training camps or trenches.
Secretary RedheId's statement related
only to the men in his own department.
but Il is known that his views are those
Of the President and the Cabinet.
THE President has expressed the de-
sire said Mr.. Redheld. that the regu-
lar operations OF the government serv-
fee should be interfered with az little as
possible"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
CHEFS WIFE WANTS DIVORCE.

Justice Stanford, IN the District Su-
preme Court, yesterday issued rule di-
recting Tripon ]. Provost, Washington
chef to show cause on May 25 why his
wife, Marguerite Ethel Provost, should
not be granted a limited divorce. The
wife being a Belgian subject, but now a
resident of the District, filed divorce pro-
Ceedings through her next friend, Lulu
Metcalf The petition alleges cruelty and
desertion. They have one daughter, Ca
milla Maria, years old. She asks Gus
today of the child, maintenance and other
relief Attorneys Leckie, Cox & Sherier
represent the petitioner.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
WOMEN DOING MEMS WORK.

One of the most striking results OF the
great war in Europe, is the extent TO
which women are doing the work Of men.
Travellers to England and France report
that practically every able-bodied man
sands are engaged in doing mems work
acting as conductors and drivers on
the cars and doing all sorts Of heavy
work besides.
This shows unexpected possibilities in
what has been mistakenly called the
weaker sex. Women are subject 70 all
ments which men do not have. and when
so ailing become weak. helpless suffer
ers. But remedy has been found. For
forty years, Lydia L. Pinkham's VeEe-
table Compound has been making such
, women well and strong, and as able TO do
work as any other womRn.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
GUARDSMEN ACQUITTED

jury in Criminal Division No. 1. be-
fore Justice Stafford, yesterday acouit-
ted william Henry Robertson and Ber-
nard Gleason. District National Guards
men or a charge of robbery. The in
dlctment charged the guardsmen with
having held-up and robbed William g
Guterman. OF the coast artillery. ON Sec
ond street northwest. of a watch and
vi in cash. Attorney James A, O'Shea
represented the accused.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
President Will Recommend
Daylight Saving" Measure

President Wilson was won over to day
light saving" as a war measure yester-
day. He told Representative BoTland. OF
Missouri. author OF the daylight saving
bill before Congress, and Marcus NJ.
Marks, president OF the Borough Of Man
haitian, y. Y, a leader in the movement,
that he would include a recommendation
in his legislative program when fully con-
WINGED that setting the clock ahead is
necessary
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
M'MiLLAN WILL FILED.

Three daughters, Minerva c. Mcmillan,
Mrs. NJ B. FourChy and Mrs. Isis r.
Lewis are benehciaries named in the
will of Mrs. Minerva Mcmillan, filed
yesterday and dated June 19 1907. The
executors are Minerva c. Mcmillan and
Richard Fourchy. son-in-law.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
WANTS TROOP OF SK.FooTERs

Rochester. n. Y. May q. - On being
notified OF his appointment to command
Troop OF the State constabulary
troops. DIR. Willis Linn, lieutenant in the
Second Ambulance Company announced
mat ne would try to recruit a troop
from men at least six feet high. Lieu
tenant Linn himself is six feet six inches
tall.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
Telegraph Tips

Geneva, May 2.-The wolr Bureau
the official news agency OF Germany, is
striving to embroil Switzerland and the
United States, says the Journal today.
lister to Sweden called upon the Swedish
government is forming a mission to go
go to Washington to clear up misunder-
standings.
New York, Nay n-Fifty college ath-
letes were given examinations here TO-
day for commissions in the United States
Marine Corps. Among the fifty were a
| number OF well-known stars including
Harry LeGore, John w Overton. and
| Alex Ferguson, of Yale, and Harold Hos
kins. Will Jewell, and William Eddy, OF
| Princeton.
Lexington, KY. May 21.-Fire in the
business section of Lexington today in
flicted enormous damage. variously esti-
mated from $4,000 to $4,000.
London, May 21.-It was reported from
Copenhagen today that the German min
lister to Sweden called upon the Swidish
foreign minister at Stockholm expressing
Germany's regret over the sinking of the
steamships Vaterland, Vixen, and Aspen
by German submarines.
London, May "A memorial service for
the late Joseph Fl. Chote was held at
Sl. MAI BdTel CuuINils "tSlilllIlSltIs lO-
day. Among those present were w. H.
Page, the American ambassador, and
wife; Former Premier Asquith, and Sir
Thomas Upton.
Chattanooga, Tenn. May 1.-Maj. Gen.
Leonard A. Wood today began inspec-
tion of the cantonments at Chickamauga
Park. The commander of the Department
of the Southeast planned to spend two
days here.
New York, May 21.-Mrs. William A.
Sunday Familiarity known to her hus-
bands trail hitters" as Ma" who un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
Saturday, is out of danger, her physi-
clans announced today.
New York, May 21.-Sarah Bernhard is
out OF the hospital and into the Fifth ave-
nue. shops again. The French actress
took a motor ride today and stopped up
town long enough to purchase a pink
parasol She says she is feeling grand"
Nine. BeTnhardt has engaged a cottage
at Far Rockawa'y and will remove there
next week to remain until fall.
An American Port, May H.-Commander
Stephen V. Graham, recalled naval at
tache at Vienna, returned to this coun-
try today on a Spanish steamship. He
was accompanied Dy his WilSb I1tHly W.
Diederich, American consul at Antwerp;
Nicholas R. Snyder. consul recalled from
Reichenberg, Austria, and James B.
Young, former American consul at
Fieume.
Boston, May 2-Word reached Boston
today from Grand Exalted Ruler Ed
ward Nighter, of New Orleans, that the
annual Elks' parade, which was to have
been the feature of the national conVen-
ton in Boston, in July, is to be omitted.
This action was taken for patriotic rea-
sons. The full program of the conven-
ton with this exception will be carried
out.
Dallas, Tex, May IA resolution fav-
oring amalgamation of the North and
South churches was adopted here today
by the generally assembly Of the Pres
byterian Church in the United States,
The Southern assembly in session in
Birmingham, Ala, was notified.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

A silver tea for the benefit Of the
summer work will be held at Friend
ship House this afternoon from to s
o'clock, under the direction of Samuel
GortOn Chapter d. A. r. \ cordial in
vitation is extended to the public and to
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 1.-Maj. Gen
Leonard A. Wood today began inspec-
tion of the cantonments at Chickamauga
Park. The commander of the Department
Of the Southeast planned to spend two
days here
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

New York. May 2.-Mrs. William A.
Sunday, Familiarity known to her hus-
bands trail hitters" as Ma" who un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
Saturday, is out Of danger, her physi-
clans announced today.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline. but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

London, May "A memorial service for
the late Joseph Fl. Chote was held at
st. Margaret's Church, Westminster. to-
day. Among those present were w. H.
Page, the American ambassador, and
wife; Former Premier Asqulth, and Sir
Thomas Upton.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

London, May n.-It was reported from
Copenhagen today that the German min
lister to Sweden called upon the Swidish
foreign minister at Stockholm expressing
Germany's regret over the sinking of the
steamships Vaterland, Vixen, and Aspen
by German submarines.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

panied by their daughter, Miss Helen
Marye, and Mrs. Marye's sister, Miss
Flora Doyle, will leave Washington the
first week in June for Burlingame, Cal
to remain until autumn.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John William Wheatley
have sent out invitations for the mar
riage of their daughter, Mary Lillian and
Mr.. Herman Breckenstrater, Wednesday
evening. June s. at S o'clock, at the Oaks,
Clinton, Md. Mr.. Breckenstrater and his
bride will be at home after September /,
at Hyattsville, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mrs. Thomas Boiling, who has been in
Washington and at Atlantic City for
several months, is now with relatives in
New York.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

The marriage of Miss Georgia Scho-
Held, daughter Of Mr. John H. Hewson,
and Lieut.. Donald Fairchild washburn'
7. ;. N, whose engagement has just
Oeen announced, will take place on June
2 Miss Schofeld is a pupil Of the Ma
uonal Service School on the Conduit
road and has the rank Of quarter
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Miss Mary Custls Lee, daughter of
Gen. Robert E. Lee, who has been in
Richmond for several months, and has
been extensively entertained, has arrived
in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall has called
a meeting Of the wives Of members of
the Senate at 1880 O'Clock this morn
ing at her apartment at the Willard to
consult on matters regarding Red Cross
service
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Geneva, May 21.-The Violin Bureau,
the official news agency OF Germany. is
striving to embroil Switzerland and the
United States. says the Journal today
lister to Sweden called upon the Swedish
government is forming a mission to go
go to Washington to clear up misunder-
standings.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis, wife Of
senator Lewis, entertained at a luncheon
OF OF tNenty-tour covers at the Chevy
Lady Lister-Kaye.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Randall II. Hagner, who
went to Fortress Monroe Friday, will re-
turn to Washington today.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Nine. Fkengren, wife Of the Swedish
Minister, will be hostess at tea tomor-
row afternoon, entertaining in COM
pliment to the former Swedish Minister,
Mr.. Herman de Lagercrantz, and Nine.
de Lagercrantz, who arrived at Wash
tngton Sunday. Mr.. de LagercrantZ is on
a special mission to this country.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Miss Maxwell Church entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the Shoreham, in
compliment to Mss Margaret Douglas
whose marriage to Mr.. Herbert Adair
viii take place tomorrow
Nari-colored sweet peas adorned the
table. The guests were Mrs Robert
Nelson. Miss Grace Oyerman, Miss Abby
Orme, Miss Dorothea Owen, Miss Eliza
beth kingsbury and Miss Edith Lester
are members of the bridal party.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22
French Ambassador Entertains at
Dinner for Head of British Mission

all members Of the d. A. R. The pro-
II. Russell and Mrs. f. o. Merchant.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mrs. Herman Edward Fischer will ar
in Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs George Peabody Eustis
will go to Newport for the season early
in June.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Lexington, KY. May H.-Fire in the
business section of Lexington today in
flicted enormous damage, variously esti-
mated from $4,000 to $1,000
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

New York, May 21.-Sarah Bernhard Is
out OF the hospital and into the Fifth ave-
nue. shops again. The French actress
took a motor ride today and stopped up
town long enough to purchase a pink
parasol. She says she is feeling grand"
Nine. Bemhardt has engaged cottage
at Far Rockaway and will remove there
next week to remain until fall.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mr.. John B. Cary, Of Richmond. has
Joined the officers training camp at Fort
Myer.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Dallas, Tex, May IA resolution fav-
oring amalgamation of the North and
South churches was adopted here today
by the generally assembly OF the Pres
byterian Church in the United States,
The Southern assembly in session in
Birmingha Ala, was notified.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Copyright, lg17D
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

The French Ambassador was host at
dinner last evening at the embassy, en-
tertaining in honor of the Ri. Hon.
Arthur James Balfour. Among the
guests were the British Ambassador and
Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair. OF the
British mission.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Eustls
Will close Corcoran House shortly and
go to Oatlands, their country place near
Leesburg, Va.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-22

Miss Hazel Van Zandt Cox, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Zandt
Cox, has selected June 16 as the date OF
her marriage to Mr.. Charles Oehm
Parks. The ceremony will take place
in the garden of Emery place, the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cox at Brightwood.
There will be a large bridal party in at
tendance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26
ASmile or Two
a BLOW FROM THE BENCH.

.Your Honor" informed the policeman rs he
pointed To- the prisoner. He refused Ia ris.
while the hand played the Star Sfmngled Ban
ncr.'"
Il did not recognize the tune explained the
culprit. hastily.
Now. my dear man." said the judge sym
pathetically. let me whistle il for you. $,
that hereafter you may distinguish it,"
The judge whistled the melody and the
prisoner listened intently. When his honor
had finished the defendant exclaimed gcner-
ously:
-iour honor. il the bang had played the tune
as you whistled il. l would not be here to-
day"
discharged" interrupted the well pleased
judge.
But the band would" concluded the man
in nm undcrtonc as he hastily retired from the
courtroom.-Christian Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-26

But a. walked along and began to
think of his story and pondered over IL, !
began to see the beauties Of his proposal.
His was real romance; his experience
was life a. ii il when people get away FROM
the artificiality Of the cities.
"Sunday editors,- thought i care not
human, anyway. In the rush 10 full feat
ure stories that reek with ~~enSatlonali-m.
they develop a distorted view of things.
They long to break away from the real be-
cause the unreal, the unusual, the false. l.
all that interest the readers Of Sunday
editions"
IL hogan 10 think that. after all, there
was no story in my assignment. Because
| had met three or four unfortunates who
had been inveigled into matrimony through
some fault or weakness Of their own, il
place and the regular thing.
Since there was no story in my quest,
! decided to knock off work for the after
noon, and began 10 ponder on where e
20.
ID was getting late and the shadows were
falling. Screncly | walked along. ! was
clad at heart. 4 lover Of romance, ! found
that it still had an abiding place in 4 world
| that was hcralded IL cold and common-
place.
Love had been indicated.
IL will 20 and see Edna" thought !, ant