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The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
navy TAKES LOAD
OF ICE BY FORCE
First Seizure Under Food Control
Bill Is Made in PHILADELPHIA.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-THE first seiz-
Ure of supplies for the use of the
navy under the new food cOntrGl
law took place at the Philadelphia
navy yard, when a detail of blue
Jackets reQuisitioned the contents of
an ice wagon for use aboard a war
ship tTat was about to sail
William Rainey, driver for tic Amer
ican Ice Company, entered the yard
under military escort to deliver ice
10 the various shops. He was pass
ing a Dattleship when he was stopped
by an armed sailor.
The skipper" said the sailor,
wants you to put that ice aboard.
We sail in a few hours and have no
ice in our refrigerator"
That's tough luck" said Rainey
with a smile. ''Giddap'
The wagon had started when the
captain ran down the gangplank. Arm
ed guards appeared and surrounded
the wagon. Arrest that man." the
captain said. Then, turning to the
iceman, he said:
Have you heard of the food ccr-
troll law? That gives the Navy Ie-
partment power to seize supplies for
its use. In the name of the nay
l seize this load of ice. Men, urlOad
that wagon and take the ice aboard -
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
AMERICAN COTTON
LEAKS TO GERMANY
U. S. Exports Used to Make Explo-
sives for Teutons.

Unless Germany finds a way OF
procuring cotton, Germany will be
defeated by cotton"
This is what the National Associa
ton OF Cotton Manufacturers said to
Congress yesterday. through Senator
Lodge, Of Massachusetts.
The cotton manufacturers say that
American cotton is leaking into Ger
many and that she is using 1t in
manufacturing explosives with which
to kill American soldiers. Caseful
control of exports is urgently asked.
Nothing is being done to control
the export of cotton says the COM
munication the Massachusetts Sem
ator sent to the desk. Cotton is the
basis of explosives and has been leak
ing to Germany through several
sources. 1t would be a deplorable
condition to find out several months
hence that our own cotton is being
used to manufacture explosives in
Germany with which to fight our own
army.
Figures show that neutrals have
exported ninety TO one hundred mil
lion more pounds of cotton than in
peace times.
IThe army with explosives from
cotton will win.
Cotton for Germany has been seen
in various neutral countries. The
control of this export means life or
death to our American soldiers. Can
we longer delay?"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
MASONS Hold annual
JOLLIFICATION TODAY.
kallipols Lodge Prophets to Visit
Chesapeake Beach En- Masse.

The Prophets of Kallipolis Masonic
Lodge will invade Chesapeake Beach
en- masSe today on their annual pic
mic and jolliication. Special 10y
li1itcds' will run during the day to
convey the crowds to the big do
ings"
Past Master p. r. Pullman has
made the arrangements for the affair
this year. and has provided amuse-
ment for all frcm the Oldest prophet
TO the youngest kiddie
"Old Father Neptune and his hun
dred mermaids' win lead the water
pageant and spectacle. which will
also be featured by c. W. Hicks, who
is also known as the Human Sub
marine"
Music will be furnished by the
Grotto Military Band. Julius Kemper,
conductor. and the GIee Club, which
will harmonic under the direction Of
e. Albert Stevens. funmaker-in-chief
to the lodge Celebrated female sin
gers will also contribute to the pro-
gram.
For the kiddies rides in OK carts
have been arranged, and large sup
ply of horns. "squswkers," and other
noise-makers provided.
Men and boys will have opportu-
nifty to prove their athletic prowess
A movie man will be on hand to
grind a reel of film. depicting the
prophets and all who come, walIsing
and disporting themselves on the
boardwalk
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
NOT EPIDEMIC HERE
Health Department Says There Is
No Danger From Recent Case.

There is nothing to indicate
plague of infantile parlysis in the
District"
This is the statement Used by an
official of the health department after
the recent case had been diagnosed
as the first of the plague cases to
appear in Washington this summer.
There are always a certain amount
of sporadic cases occurring from time
TO time through the country" declar-
ed the official, land it is most probable
that the case just appearing should
be classed under that head.
"Of course we cannot be positive
that the case which has just appear
cd is not the start of another cpl
Gemic, but we are sure that rom
Present indications there is no danger
of a plague of infantile paralysis ap-
pearing in the District at this time. :"
There is no cause for alarm of the
District Inhabitants regarding the
dreaded plague. and all precautions
have been taken by authorities to PEE
vent anything like an epidemic oc-
curing.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
EQUIP TARGET Range
in terminal station
Railroad Defense Rifle Team Begins
Regular Practice.

At o'clock tonight Company with
Capt. George H. Winslow. of the
Home Defense League Rifles, COM
posed entirely of railroad men. will
hold its first drill in the gymnasium
at Union Station. This company has
membership of nearly 200, and a
large attendance is anticipated for
its initial meeting.
Maj. Oliver A. Phelps, of the regi-
mental staff of the Home Rifles, will
conduct the drill, and Capt. Arthur
B. Hayes, judge advocate of the or
ganization. will deliver a patriotic
address. An indoor rife target range
is in process of installation on the
top floor of Union Station, and ample
accommodation for drilling purposes
has been provided in the building.
At o'clock tonight. four other COM
panies of the Home Rifles. besides the
regimental band. will hold meetings
Company A, Mai. Louis C. Wilson,
will hold its first drill at the Almas
Temple Patrol headquarters, 1924 Ii
street northwest, with Capt. Richard
d. La Garde. U. s. A, as its drill
master. Company D. Capt. Ziba F.
Bowman; Company G. Capt. Thomas
J. Gates, and Company P, Capt. John
d. Simpson, will be consolidated for
drill in the drill hall of the Eastern
High School, Seventh and c streets
southeast, with First Sergeant S. T.
Knowles, L. S. A, as drillmaster.
The regimental band with Capt
George A. FischeC. will report for
practice at s tonight in the assembly
hall of the Eastern High School.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
GOETHALS' ship ROW
kept FROM RECORD
Objection Raised to Senator Phelan
Having Statement Printed.

The Goethals-Denman row came
near faring up again late yesterday
in the Senate. Senator Phelan, OF
California, said he wished to submit a
statement by the former chairman of
the Shipping Board.
Objection was Immediately made by
Senator Smoot who said Senator Phe-
Ian could not get the statement into
the Congressional Record unless he
read 1t on the floor. Senator Martin,
the Democratic Leader. also, made
objection.
However, Senator Phelan will at
tempt today to read the statement
into the Record. He is determined
to obtain official publicity for it.
through some source.
No intimation has been given Of the
contents of the statement But it is
presumed that MF Denman gives a
resume. with some new facts, of his
controversy with General George w.
Goethals. which led to the resigna-
ton of both men from the Shipping
Board.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
DISTRICT GUARD UNIT
WILL GO To FRANCE
Field Hospital Corps to Form Part
of Eorty-second Division.

The War Department announced
yesterday that the Field Hospital
Company OF the District National
Guard. consisting of eighty-two men
and six officers. has been selected
as one of the units of the Forty
Second Guard Division, soon to be
sent to France.
Brig. Gen. William A. Mann. chief
of the militia bureau of the War
Department. who was yesterday
nominated by President Wilson for
a commission as major general. has
been selected as commander of the
division. which will consist of
troops from more than fifteen diff
ferent States.
The District Field Hospital Com
pany. which is now encamped on
the Patterson tract, with seven
other units of the local guard
troops, is under the command of
Maj. Herbert ]. Bryson. who stated
yesterday that the company will be
ready for immediate departure
when instructions are received from
the War Department of the COM
mander of the Department of the
East. No date or place for the as
sembling of the troops of the di-
vision, which include units from as
widely, separated States as Mary
land and California, has been an
nounced. The Third and Fourth
companies of the Maryland Coast
Artillery will make up the 117th
Trench Mortar Battery. of the new
division. This assignment of the
Coast Artillerymen to a trench NOR
tar battery would seem to indicate
that the District Coast Artillery will
eventually be. assigned to light or
heavy artillery units when it is
sent to France.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
VAN SCHAICK URGED
FOR Commissioner
Name of Red Cross Agent in France
Presented to President.

DIR. John Van Schaick, jr.. president
of the Board of Education, is the
latest District resident to have his
name presented to President Wilson
as a successor to Commissioner Oliver
p. Newman, who has been commits
stoned major in the national army.
DIR. Van Schaick is at present in
France on special mission for the
American Red Cross, but his friends
have started to work to bring infiu-
ence to bear on the Chief Executive
to secure his appointment.
Last night it was said that the
President has narrowed down his
choice for Commissioner to Ben L.
Prince. collector of taxes for the Dis
trict; Daniel ]. Donovan, secretary to
the Board of Commissioners, and DR..
Van Schaick. Donovan is Civil
Service employe and one of the most
important cogs in the machinery of
the District government and is maxi
ing no effort to secure the appoint
ment. His friends, however, claim
that his appointment would be an in
spiration to the hundreds of District
employees who are anxious for promo
ton.
Before he makes the appointment,
it is understood that the President
will consult Chairman Ben johnson.
of the House District Committee, and
Senator Smith, of Maryland. Repre-
sentative johnson is certain to oppose
the appointment of Theodore w.
Noyes, who has been strongly backed
for appointment. and Senator Smiths
choice for the position is not known.
One thousand three hundred women
are working as street car conductors
in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
COAL famine CURBED.
THROUGH COMMISSION
Federal Trade Body Takes Steps to
Prevent Fuel Calamity.

Decisive steps were taken by the
Federal Trade Commission yesterday
to prevent a calamity In northwestern
shipping and manufacturing districts
because OF n threatened coal famine.
and orders were directed to be issued
10 all the group of central WestcrI
railroads and coal mines for the i'm
mediate diversion of 80 per cent Of
their loaded cars of coal to Lake
Erie ports for several WEEKS.
Under the commissions decision,
the orders to go out Immediately will
he of a peremptory character and are
expected to bring about quick relief
now and avert a disastrous situation
in fan and winter. The orders are 10
80 out early today from the offices Of
Daniel z. Willard. president of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. and
chairman of the railroad board Of the
Council OF National Defense. and D.
VI. Schaeffe-, chairman of the Car
Service Commission of the American
Railway Association
The new policy IT the commission.
which cOntCmplates drastic orders to
other coal carriers and operators in
other parts Cc the country. II the
coulty's needs demadG lit. was an
nOunced following an Gll-day confer
Cnce With representatives OF the
Northwestern shippers and manufac
turcrs and spokesmen for the coal
rnads and mines affected by the COM
plants.
The orders to be Issued will direct
all coal operators in the Pittsburgh
district. Fairmont district. and South
crn Ohio district. 70. \. to shir, un-
I'll further notice. 80 PC- cent Of cars.
Cxcerting cars for raiIway fuel fur
risEed to their linees daily. to Lake
Erie ports for traHshipmeEt TO the
No Invest.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
STATEMENT ISSUED
BY ]. MAURY Dove
Challenges Charge of Unreasonable
Profits and Unfair Treatment.

]. Maury Dove. president Of the j.
Maury Dove Coal Company, made
demand yesterday for the fullest IN
vestigattion by the Federal Trade
Commission Of the business practices
of his company to free 1t from any
charge OF unreasonable profits or un-
fair treatment Of the public.
Mr.. Dove stated that the books OF
the company are open for inspection,
and that IL not exculpated by the Fed
eral Trade Commission he will make
a direct statement to the people OF
this community, among whom he has
done business since boyhood.
His statement follows:
so far as this company Is con-
cerned any charge of unreasonable
profits or unfair treatment OF the
public is entirely unjustihed, and either
founded on lamentable ignorance
Of facts or a wilful desire to do harm.
Until convinced absolutely to the con-
trary, / want to believe that every
official and board connected with my
government desires 10 be just. We
have addressed a letter to the Fed
eral Trade Commission demanding the
fullest investigation. We have thrown
open our books to that body. We
have no business secrets that We VIII
not gladly disclose to them.
I'VE have as yet no reply to our
letter and no action on our demand
Therefore. observing that spirit o.
fairness which We demand for our
selves, I refrain from further COM
ment until sufficient time has elapse
to give the Federal Trade CJTlmis-
sion full opportunity to do what 3
right II complete justice is not Gone.
shall have something further 10
SOY to the people of this community.
where 1 have been engaged in bus
ness since bOyhoOd."
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
FILES HABEAS CORPUS
TO REGAIN BABY BOY

Asserting that his wife deserted
him with their two-year-old son,
and that the Soungster is not get
ting proper attention and his where
abouts are unknown to him at pres
cnt, joseph f. Murdock. sr.. filed a
petition for a writ of habeas corpus
in the District Supreme Court yes
terday TO compel his wife. Irene V.
Murdoch to produce their child in
court.
The Murdocks were married about
three years ago and the husband
states that his wife deserted him
without reason from their home.
at 1872 Twelfth street northwest.
taking the child with her. and that
he fears that the child's health may
suffer as a result. Justice Hitz
signed a rule requiring Mrs. MUIR
dock to produce the child in court
on August H.. and show cause why
her husband should not be allowed
its custody.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
TWO HOME DEFENSE
UNITS BEGIN DRILLS

Companies l. and A of the Home
Defense Rifles held their first weekly
drill last night in the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymns ssium. The commanders of the
companies are Capt. Elwood p. Mo-
rey. OF L company. and Capt. C. Ed
ward Beckett. of A cpmrany.
Capt. ID. La Garde. of the United
States Army. drilled the two COM
Ianies for two hours. putting the men
through all elementary evolutions.
Fifty members of the Second Pre-
cinct Home Defense League enjoyed
watermelon feast at the police sta
ton following their weekly drill Capt.
A. ]. Driscoll acted as drillmaster.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
MRS. GRIMES TO TALK FOOD.

Mrs. G.. Grimes, of New York, will
give a demonstration in drying and
canning at the Thompson School,
Twelfth and L streets northwest, this
morning. before the interested group
who are attendant upon the instruc-
tion class there. She will touch. in
her talk. on the general problem of
food conservation.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15

The Italian War Department en-
ploys 72.s24 women. many of whom are
used in digging trenches.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15
No Phone or Mail Orders
Housewares Dept-Fsurth FIssr.

Guaranteed Gar
den Hose, all COM
plete with coupl-
ings: Soft length.
Regularly S5.25, at
A-J0.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15

Corrugated Gar
Den Hose. guarsn-
teed for . years: in
all lengths. Regu-
larly 25c per foot
at ISc-
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15

One thousand three hundred women
are working as street car conductors
in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15

Genuine copper bot
tom, heavy tin, with sta
tionary wood handles
Regularly $2.25 at. .SI.S9
Regularly S2.5e at. .sc>I5
Regularly S2.75 at. S2.20
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15

Combination offer of
Big Wonder Triangle
Mop and can Of oil, all
for 79c.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-15

Special grade OF
Toilet Paper: reEu-
lsrly 7 rolls. 55c. To-
day at s5c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-07-04

The United States is indirectly fur
nishing food enough to feed the entire
German army OF $500, 900 men on the
western front. This is the statement
of Food Administrator Hoover a.
reason for the embargo soon to be
placed on the exports OF foodstuffs to
Holland and the Scandinavian coun-
tries. These countries are importing
large quantities Of foodstuffs from the
United States, which, II it does not 60
directly to the Germans, relieves the
same amount of produce raised in
those countries for German consump.
ton.
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sTOSINGToN.

Mrs. William Kelly and children OF
New York are here for the summer.
Mrs. John Stanley ana sou Of Brockton,
Mass, are guests OF Mrs. P. II. Mills.
John McNevin, who il employed at the
Bath Iron Works, il II home for . vaca-
ton.
Alex Chalmers, who has been at Hebron
sanatorinm several months, is at home,
improved In health.
Frank q. Thurlow Of whitinsvilie,
Mass, 10 visiting his father, John l..
Thuriow.
Several OF the men at the Settlement
quarry have finished their stone job and
gone home to Bloehill.
Mrs. Herbert Belladue arrived at her
summer home Saturday. Mrs. Anna Bel
ladue 10 also 1t her old home,
Capt. Ernest Tnurlow Is the champion
halibut catcher here. He got one each
day last week. and on Saturday two that
netted him over $50.
Burton Trott, who has been visiting
here, left for home last week. He has an
unlimited license ss second engineer, and
has gone to South America.
The second annual banquet Of the ston-
ington Alumni association was held At
Hotel stonington last week, with an in
feresting program. Many from out Of
town were present.
Monteile Abbott Harmon and Miss Vera
Harmon are home from their respective
schools for the summer. Reginald Noyes
and Norman Torrey came on Saturdays
boat.
July 2. Nruu
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MOUNT DESERT.

Miss Ruth Greeuough OF Brookiine,
Mass, is At her cottage for the season.
Miss Mildred Caine Of Brewer has en-
ployment at the Somes' hotel.
Misses Maxine Brown and Winifrcd
Gray have gone to Seal Harbor for tho
summer.
Miss Doris Karst OF Salisbury Cove Is
visiting her grandparents, Capt.. ChAxles
Brown and wife.
Mrs. Bertha Smith has returned to her
home in North Sedgwick, after three
weeks In town.
George Lyman Somes OF waltham,
Mass, is spending his annual vacation
at his new home here.
Miss Gladys Richardson has gone to
Southwest Harbor, where she has employ
ment for the summer.
home in Saiisbury's Cove, after . few
days with her parents hero.
Miss Axsriea Pray OF Somcrvilie, Mass,
formerly OF this village, 10 spending the
season at the F. H. Pray cottage.
Miss Dorothy 3. Lethiecq OF Brewer is
spending the summer ct the home OF her
grandmother, Mrs. Caroline T. II. Somes.
DR.. and Mrs. Albert Lethiecq OF Brewer
and the Misses Lethiecq spent Sunday ct
the home OF Mrs. Lsthiecq's mother, Mrs.
Lyman Somes.
Roger Holmes Allen, sergeant clerk for
the Maine quartermaster's reserve, left
Monday for Essex Junction, W., to re-
port for training.
Julys2. TANGO.
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Memorial Resolutions.

Whereas, Death has entered our ranks and
taken from oar midst our beloved sister,
JnliA A. Chatto, therefore be IL.
Resolved, That in the death Of sister chat,o,
the W. G. T. U. has lost one OF its mos,
honored and esteemed members. one who
WAS deeply interested in all its work.
Resolved, That we bow In humble submis-
sion to the divine will, as did our beloved
sister, and that we extend our heartfelt sym.
patty to the bereaved family. and devote 9
page of our records 70 her memory; that .
copy be sent 70 the family and 70 THn ELLA
WORTH AMERICAN for publication.
ms. N. II. ANDERSON,
MRS. LizziB NJ. REED,
Mrs. Coma A. PoMRoy,
MISS Coma b. ANDERSON,
Committee.
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FRANKLIN.

Mr.. Estey, station agent, has moved his
family to the house Of Walter LAwrie.
The Improvement OF Mrs. Lewis r.
Springer, who has been Iii for some weeks.
Il gratifying to her friends.
Mrs. Grace B. French and children are
visiting her parents, Ivory r. Butler and
wife.
The Baptist Sunday school viii have il
children's day concert Sunday evening.
July 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. O. Campbell Of ssueer-
vslie, with Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley and
young daughter Of Monsoon, win visit
Mrs. J. H. West and Miss Virginia Collins
this week.
The appeal for the Observance Of P.tri.
otto Sunday, July 1, By an Offering to the
Red Cross from the Sunday schools Of the
Methodist church, was put forward here
oy Pastor Lowell, and nearly 90 was col
lectsd.
The chiidren's day concert 1t the
Methodist church sunday evening was Z
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superintendent Conference.

Superintendents' Conference.
A school OF instruction or preliminary
conference for superintendents OF schools
will be held at the normal school build
ing at Castine beginning Thursday even
ing, July 5, and ending Monday evening,
July 9.
The work is designed for the benefit OF
superintendents OF schools seeking dis
cussion of the more common but very
vital problems OF school administration.
The development OF the annual confer
ence has made it impracticable to devote
all the time desirable for q complete dis
cussion OF many Of the topics of imme-
diate interest to superintendents whose
experience in the work is limited. This
school of instruction will also prove ex-
tremely valuable to those who con-
template entering the field OF super
vision.
The work will be so planned ss to be
carried on in both conference and class
form, and will be under the direction OF
representatives of the State department
Of education.
DR.. A. o. Thomas OF Lincoln, Nebraska,
the new state superintendent OF schools
will make his first public appearance in
Maine on Monday evening, July 9, when
he will give an address ON the opening oil
the annual conference OF school superin.
tendents and school principals.
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SEAWALl..

Addie Brown Is at home.
Mrs. Lucy King is at home for the sum-
mer.
Fred Tnufston was . week end guest
at Walter Newman's.
Mrs. L. F. Newman has Joined her hus-
band here for the summer.
Mrs Florence Hadlock is the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Hadlock.
Miss Carrie Squirting was the weekend
guest Of Mrs. Alma Squirting.
Alvah Rich Of Franklin Park, Mass, Is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Rose Metcalf.
Mrs. Hubert Farnsworth, with daugh-
ter Gertrude, is visiting her parents,
Edgar Newman and wife.
Misses Gladys and Doris and Master
Earl Newman Of Waltham, Mass, are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. Cora Haynes.
July2. T. f. ID.