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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
HOW GARDENER Can
IMPROVE HIS SOIL
Simple Methods Described in De-
partment Statement.

The Importance OF improving soil
texture and the advantage of the use
Of ashes for the Tightening OF soil are
emphasized In a statement issued by
the Department OF Agriculture. The
statement says:
at is desirable that the soil of the
garden be as open and light as posi-
Bile. Where a natural loan exists in
the plot good texture can be given by
digging and cultivating. Where the
soil Is heavy, containing much clay,
however. other steps are necessary
II clean sand is available this may be
mixed with the soil. Well-sifted coal
ashes which. unlike wood ashes, have
no fertilizing value, are useful In
Tightening the soil. Care should be
taken that no coarse cinders or pieces
of partly burned coal are added to
the soil with the ashes.
Lime added to the soil also will
tend to tighten It and will. at the
same time. correct acidity. A thin
coat OF aIr-sIaked lime should be
spread on the ground and worked in
well. Lime Is not a plant food, but It's
function in gardening is important
none the less. By correcting Bcidlty
II makes possible the development of
countless soil bacteria which aid in
unlocking plant food from the mineral
particles OF the soil and in making
these substances available for the
plants. In acid soils these helpful or.
Ganisms do not thrive. and in their
absence vegetables do not grow at
their best.
A simple Test.
"a simple test to determine when
garden soil is ready for blowing or
working is to take a handful OF earth
from the surface and close the fling
ers tightly on 1t. II the earth com
pacted in this way is dry enough for
cultivation. IL will fall apart when
the hand is opened. This test is ap-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
NOTE SOLDIER DROPPED
LEADS GIRL TO ALTAR
Guardsman Tossed Appeal From
Troop Train Last Summer.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, May PA note
dropped from q troop train by a ma
tional guardsmen last summer has led
to the marriage of Miss Mary Martz.
OF Shamokin, and Elmer Pluck, OF
Coatesville.
He was q member of q company OF
guardsmen that passed through here
last June en- route from Mt. Gretna
to the Mexican border. The soldier
dropped q note requesting that girls
send him postcards. The note was
read by Miss Martz who sent Pluck
post card. A correspondence be-
tween the young couple followed and
upon his return from the border sew
era4 months ago Pluck called on Miss
Martz here. They became betrothed.
They will reside in Norristown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
ARNOLD HAGUE'S WILL
Scientist Leaves Personal Property
to stepson and Widow.

The manuscripts and scientific
papers Of the late Arnold Hague. for
many years one of the Governments
leading scientists in the Geological
Survey. are left to his stepson, Ern-
est Howe, by a will filed in the Dis
trict Probate Court. Most Of his per-
sonaI property, consisting OF Jewels,
art objects. and paintings are left
to his widow. Mrs. Mary Bruce
Hague.
Bequests Of 81 900 each are left to
Walter Howe. Margaret Bruce Howe,
Bruce Howe and Calderon Howe,
step-grandchildren of the testator,
and a like sum to Percy Frowd.
The remainder OF the estate Is to
be held in trust. two thirds of the
proceeds going to Mary Campbell. a
sister OF the testator, and one third
being divided equally among his
nIeces. Mary Campbell, Edith Camp
bell. and Grace Campbell Babson.
Ernest Howe and Walter Bruce
Howe are named as executors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
GARDEN CHARTS FOR
AMATEURS READY

Charts for Home Gardeners in
The Times garden contest are of
the press today. They have been
placed in the hands of H. n.
Connolly. Department of Agrieul-
ture, demonstration in charge Of
the gardens in and about Wash
ingtOn. Charts will be distrib-
uted by Mr.. Connolly and can be
secured by calling at the office OF
the Central Garden Committee,
Room 304. Star building.
The record blanks are conVen-
iently divided, have space for de-
scription and. general plot Of the
garden, a section for keeping the
garden account together with
spaces for keeping tab on the Ia
Dor used. the matter Of planting
the garden and the harvesting of
the crop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
GROWS CABBAGS
TO POPULAR AIRS
Garden u Business Center Favored
By Theater.

Hemmed in by three bare brick
walls and the implanted back of an
advertising signboard, one OF the war
gardens in the nations Capital -four
fishes in the heart OF the business dis
trIct.
The garden, scarcely 20x6O feet, il
located on a lot valued at thousands
OF dollars part of the Stilson
Hutchins estate, facing SIS Eighth
street northwest
The plot is farmed by John H.
Brown. janitor OF the lie Droit build
ing. and the vegetables grow to the
tunes and the latest popular airs a.
rendered by the chorus at the Gayety
Theater.
Guided BY Connolly.
John, fighting the H. c. OF l., Is
working under the guidance OF H. N.
Connolly, Department OF Agriculture
demonstration in charge OF the work
OF the central gardens committee.
He is going to have cabbages,
beans, peas, corn, potatoes. a forest
OF tomatoes, and, sure enough. a wa
termelon patch He has worked like
a trooper to clear the lot for his lit
tie truck farm.
A CARLOAD OF tincans. together with
many. bricks and much other refuse,
he removed to the most shaded corner
OF the lot This eyesore will in time
be covered by clinging bean vines
Bean stalks. which John hopes will be
like those OF Jack the Giant Killer"
viii also cover a great discarded iron
FmokeEtAck which lies along one side
Of the garden plot.
Works for Times Prize.
John has entered The Times Garden
Contest and his wife is sure that he
s. going 10 win a prize. Has he got
that garden planted right?" she asked
Mr. Connolly this morning.
She was assured that John was do
ing all in his power to make the gar
den a success and to beat the H. C.
of l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
BADGES ON WHISKY 'ToTERS,
Revenue Men Capture Men Posing
A constabIes.

LAwRENCEvILLE. Ga, May "a
Internal Revenue Officer Miller and
Sheriff Garner, Of Gwinnet county.
captured two automobiles near Nor
cross containing 40 gallons of whIs,
ky and three men who gave the
names OF ]. NJ. Kelly. so Trentham:
George Cooper and B. L. Seay. The
two latter wore Fulton county con
stable badges. The liquor was de
strOyed. The men will be taken to
Atlanta today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
HERBsr ORDERED TO DUTY.

DIR. william ?. Herbst, jr.. OF this
city. recently appointed Assistant
Surgeon u. s Navy. has been ordered
TO active duty. DR.. Herbert Is a
graduate Of the Western High School.
class OF 1911. and OF the Georgetown
Medical School class Of 1918, He has
served as resident physician in both
Georgetown University and Columbia
Hospitals
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
Catarrh of Stomach
Did Not Know It

Mrs. SeIena Tanner. Athens. Ohio,
writes: Il cannot find words to eX-
press my thanks for your kind ad-
vice. I never once thought had ca
tarrh Of the stomach. commenced
taking Peruna, as you directed My
stomach continued to hurt me for
about two weeks after began the
medicine, and then It stopped now
have a good appetite, while before ]
was nearly starved"
Those who object to liquid n1edi-
einss can now procure PSrunS Tab
,IOtA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
PoLIcEWoMAN ON TRAIL
Gets Out EARLY With Dogs to Fol-
low Burdlars.

HEAIPSTEAD. L. J.. May 23.-Mrs.
Leo r. +. wanner, Long Islands only
policewoman, got up at o'clock this
morning to chase burglars with her
trained German police dogs. She was
called early by Robert vandewater.
chief OF police, who put Mrs wanner
on the force and gave her the right to
carry a revolver and wear a star. be-
cause he wanted her to aid in catch
ing the early morning burglars
Motorcycle policemen had seen the
burglars who had been robbing homes
OF the rich in Hampstead, Westbury,
Garden City, and other villages, and
had a call sent to Meadow Brook
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
8 Few Drops When Coms Hurt,
III Pain Stops! Coms Lift Out
HT, Don't let corns ache twicel Lift any corn or
UFH callus off with fngers-Here's magicr
w Women! Keep it on dresserl

No humbugi Any corn. whether
hard. soft or between the toes. win
loosen right up and lift out. without
any pain.
This drug IL called freezone and Il
q compound OF ether discovered By .
Cincinnati man.
Ask at any drug store for a small
bottle OF freezone, which will cost
but a trifle. but Is sufficient TO rid
ones feet OF every corn or eallus.
Put a few drops upon a tender corn
or eallus. Instantly the soreness dis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23

appears and shortly the corn or ealIun
viii hft off with the fingers.
Freezone doesn't eat out the -corns
or calluses but shrivels them with.
out any irritation Just Think No
pain At all. no soreness or smartinE
when applying II or Afterwards.
Womenl Keep freeEone on your
dresser and apply q few drops when
ever a corn begins aching. Pain stops.
corn goesi
Genuine freezoue is sold in little
case.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
TO BOOM LIBERTY LOAN
All District Financial institutions
Are Asked to Cooperate.

Means OF bringing about closer co.
operation among the banks, broker.
age and bond houses in Washington
in connection with the sale of the
Liberty Loan bonds here will be dis.
cussed at a special meeting OF the
Bankers Association OF the District
tonight in the Willard.
John Poole, president OF the asso,
citation. who is chairman OF the Lib
erty Loan committee. said today that
every bank In Washington has been
requested to have a representative at
the meeting. II II also expected that
a prominent Government official will
be present TO discuss the campaign
for the sale OF the Liberty Loan
bonds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23
eLINo PoLLus HONOR cHoATE.

PARIS, May 23-soldiers blinded in
the war held memorial services today
for the late Joseph II. Choate. OF New
York. at the Lighthouse for the Blind,
which was founded by New York
men and women under the leadership
Of Mr.. Choate. A resolution Of sym
pathy was adopted and forwarded to
Mrs. Choate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23

Farms for Mrs. Warmer and her dogs.
The lady COP as Mrs. Wsnner is
known here, followed the trail for
three miles through stubble and
thickets and brooks. Finally she lost
IL in the main street OF Garden City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-23

Laughter and generous applause
which the popular star-author-pro-
Queer acknowledged after the second
act in a graceful, witty speech"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
CO.,E NEAR TOP OF
 FIRST CONNECTICUT
Is Second Only to Co. ( in Num-
 Der Of Men

s Company E, in command of Lieu- tenant Ashley J. Griffin. today stands second highest in the First Connect icut Regiment with ninety-three en- listed men, the last two recruits being William Jones and Harry Keough. two local boys This morning three more men applied for enlistment. Accord ing to the officers in charge of the local command it may be possible in the final analysis that Company B has the most men in the regiment as there are no men on the muster roll who have not passed all required ex- aminations, nor are there the names of any men on the roll who are not actually under arms, such as deserters or men who have not appeared. In other companies, Second Lieutenant Harris states, there are men on the roll who have been disqualified or who are not under arms.
 The report of the First Regiment up to yesteday noon gives the strength of the various companies as follows: Co. A. SC; Go. B. 64; Co. c. s9; Co. D, 90; Co. E. s3; Co. F, 70; co. c. 1os;
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

If the command h "Left. DRESSl" the squad dresses on the extreme left man, who keeps his head straight to the front: but in both Right .. DRESS!" and Left. DREES!" only tho left arm is raised. By means oS the raised elbow. the men get tho proper space Cor IntervaD between them, and the command also gainA the proper alignment for jquad, . company, or a larger body of sol- diers.
 E In marching, unless otherwise com-
 manded. the alignment described above Is preserved. A Guide is des- ignated, either Guide Right" or "Guido Left'' and the men maintain their alignment by yielding to pres sure from the side of the guide (right or left. as the case may be,) and re- s.ssing pressure from the opposite side.
 In order that each man may know his place in the squad-for. as will later be. explained. the details of hia own movements will vary according to his position in the unit-the squad leader instructor will give the conn mand. 'sCOUNT OFF" At this. each man, except the Right, File. turns
  Right File (namely. the man at the extreme right of the front rank and. 1 the man at the extreme right of ths: | rear rank, forty inches behind himl | keep their heads and eyes to the front. Simultaneously. these twd count ssOne!"; the two men in thf
 next file. front and rear rank, sim-
 ultaneously count '"Two!" and as they swing their heads in unison back to the position of Attention. The same with saThree'' and -Four" When i the count is finished. tho whole squad
 has returned to the position of At. ttention, and each man knows there.
 after exactly what he himself Is to
 do when certain commands to tho squad are given.
 ! Tomorrow's article will describe
 some of the simpler movements of the
 squad. l Copyright, 1917, by The Wheeler Syndicate, Incl
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
COMING MUSICAL FEAST.
New Britain Choral Society Offering
 to Lovers of Music.

New Britain Choral Society Oferinr
 to Lovers of Music.
 The presentation by the New Brit ain Choral society of the cantata. King Olaf" at the Lyceum, Friday, June 1, is worthy of more than pass ing notice.
 The cantata is arranged for solo, chorus and orchestra. In this pre- sentation the orchestra will consist of thirty instrumental artists. The soloists are all prominent. Of Arthur Middleton, a leading national musical publication prints the following:
 Arthur Middleton, baritone. of the Metropolitan Opera company, is one of the best known concert and ora torio singers in America. During his first season at the Metropolitan op- era house he appeared thirty-five times-an unusually large number for a newcomer in the opera field. MT. Middleton has been re-engaged by the Metropolitan and there is every indi- cation that his opera roles will short ly make him world famous since voices like that of this young Ameri- cans. are exceedingly rare, even in grand opera"
 There are other equally attractive features to be heard at this entertain ment.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
REAL SECRET SERVICE.

l T. fsl
 Since the war began in Europe this country has beeh flooded with Ger man spies. The paid agents of the Imperial German Government started a propaganda here the aim of which was to alieniate the affections of the American people away from the En- stente Allies and lure it to the side of the Germans. They succeeded to great extent in this work. It was when they turned their attention to the blowing up of bridges, the dyna- miting of munition works. and the sinking of ships in American harbors that failure shadowed their paths. JTf0e. essosne. of these plots were suc- ossaeul; but many never rot pat. tho
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
|. B. NORTON IN TOLLS


 I of Grand Larceny and Will Be sen-
 fenced Tomorrow.
 Lucius B. Norton, formerly of this city. Plainville and Hartford, con- yicted Tuesday of last week in the New York court at White Plains, Westchester county, of grand larceny, is to be arraigned for sentence to- morrow, imposing of a penalty being deferred until that time to allow in vestigation of his past record. The Westchester county probation officer was in this section within the past few days getting a line on Norton's past record with a view of reporting to the New York judge.
 The crime of which Norton was found guilty Is based on the collection of an account for g Cos Cob firm of .$e,000, and representation that he had settled the claim for only $1,000. The jury was only about five minutes in reaching a verdict. For number Of years he ran collecting agency, known as the National Mercantile Agency, in Hartford, spent money hb- ierally and was conspicuous in many circles. He left about 1908. He was known as boomer of stocks and pro- motor of wildcat and other stock schemes.
 For a number of years he was close ly acquainted with Cardenio F. King. Boston broker, who was sentenced to states prison Jan. IS. 1909. and who died later. &Is,.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
OUR NAVY.

0Ice Admiral Chocheprat, of France, 1prasses the hope that the closest atble cooperation shall be estab- S6d sbctween the American and tho Sd navies for the assurance of the aom of the seas. the protection of oe and the triumph of ofNDemocracy. says: sThe United States is in ossion of the most powerful fleet Ee world next to the British, and is bound to weigh heavily in ening the day when final victory be wrung from the foe"
 tere is no reason to believe that Admiral who repressnts the Min
 Of Marine in the French Mis- here has overstated the case.
 of naval affairs are not in the scf scattering complimentary re- Tn without nrst having the facts and. The Admiral does not flat mo American people when he them their navy is .'the most lrful fieet in the world next to the TIT" We have known that all H Tn personnel 1t Ia second to
 Tn the number of ships 1t is ad to the British navy. Man for the Amertcan nary haasslo equal s world. sincf thu days of, John . Jones 1t has proven its eAaciency. A never been found wanting. ItS great achievement was recalled three days ago. the, anniversary fe battle of Manila Bay When 1t It's chance, as 1t probably will in
 Far, 1t will live up to the hopes he French naval officer.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
THE sQUAD-WHY AND WHAT
 TT IS.

THE SQUAD IS THE INTEGRAL unit upon which all collective move ments are based. Soldiers are grouped into squads of eight for the purpose of instruction and discipline: for con- trol as component factors in . pla- toon or company; and for conven- fence in executing orders which may call for . small number of men.
 At the command "Tall In.'' the eight men line up In two ranks of four. The man who stands at the left of the front rank Is the Base, of the Squad, and it usually forms upon the position which he hes taken. He Is the Squad Leaders, Corporal while the other seven men in the squad are Privates.
 The corporal gives the commands by which the squad, when an indi- vidual unit, executes its movements. If the squad is formed witho the company. the captain will give the commands controlling the movements of the squads-as in Squads Right ... MARCH!" for example-but the corporal will repeat to his own men the preparatory command.
 When squad falls in, all the mem- bers (except the corpora1) assemble in the order of height from right to left The rear rank falls in forty inches behind the front rank. This is called Distance. At the command Right. .. DRESS!" each man places his left hand flat upon his hip straight downward, fingers and thumb ex- tended and touching. Each man, ex- cept the front and the rear rank man on the right of the line. turns his head and eyes to the right. and takes steps of two or three inches 70 that his right arm, hanging in the, posi- tion of Attention. will lightly touch the elbow of the raised left arm oi the man on his right; and each mar
 must also take a position in the line l so that his eyes and shoulders are ir
 line with those of the man tor tho first two or three men) on his right
 The two men in the right file keer
 their heads and eyes to the front.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

having come through Tuesdayss game unscathed, has consented to again act as referee. The team captained by Normand Mckay will include, Scr geant Bloom. Corporal Logan. Corporal Lacell and Corporal Overstorm. Scr geant Veley's team will be composed of Sergeant Bober, Sergeant Schuetxe, Corporal Duplin and Corporal Eric Olsen. A picked indoor baseball team. explained by Corporal Duplin, has ar- ranged fer series of three games with the Y. M. c. A indoor baseball team. Games will be played at the association building and at the armory, the third game, if one is necessary, to he played on 8 floor to be decided by the flip of q coin. .sFst5<
 Object to Guarding Factories.
 Lieutenant Grimm. is much interested in . proposed plan put forth by cer- tain city officials to try and secure the services of his infantrymen as guards at the water works factories, etc. The lieutenant is candidly opposed to this plan because, he states. such a pro- cedure would impair the efficiency Of his men. He states that all national guard companies are now regarded as combatant men at war and while they are not on the firing line it Is the duty of their commanders to be drilling them daily, getting them into the best possible condition for active service. To split up the company for guard duty would make it impossible to drill the men and they, as result of insufficient training, would suffer. Even sending out small details to do guard duty as they are at present. is impairing the efficiency of his com- pary, Lieutenant Grifin states. He also calls attention to an order from the war department which explicitly state that while the troops are to CO., operate in every way with civilian guards, they are not to be taken as the sole guardian of private property. Inasmuch as the local soldiers are now United States army men at war with Germany and likely to be called into active service at any time, the lieutenant does not think 1t comes within their province at any time do do private work. Rather, he thinks, it should be the police, special police, Home Guard, City Guard or individ- ual guards who should be called upon to do this work. It is not that the of- f1eers object to the work, but that they feel positive that it will impair th4 efficiency of their men that they are objecting.
 Lieutenant Griffin yesterday pur- chased a motorcycle which he now uses in visiting his various outposts.