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The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
Defective Shells.

Bland confessions from the navy
ordnance experts that certain shells
fabricated prior to 1900" are defec-
tive will not satisfy the American
public. The real facts must be dis
closed.
Even the existing gentlemen's
agreement as to censorship of navy
information which conceivably may
be useful to the enemy" will fall
like pack OF cards if it is falsely
used to cloak negligence or ineffi-
cheney of the kind indicated by the
tragic death of the two American
nurses on the Mongolia.
The navy had ample warning. On
the FIRST trip of the St. Louis as an
armed ship to Liverpool target prac-
tice was engaged in by the armed
guard. Several shells were almost
"decomposed;" one prematurely ex-
ploded in the barrel of the gun, put
ting it out of commission. On the
St. Paul other defective shells were
found. On the Mongolia, despite
these hascoes, the story was re-
peated.
Something is wrong. The shells in
question, Admiral Earle says, were
manufactured more than seven years
ago. To the layman this causes a
gasp of surprise. His first question
is: Can it be possible that the navy
is using shells which may have be-
come rusty and mouldly with age q?
If so, it is time we had a cleaning
out in the ordnance bureau" But
the layman, the experts declare, is
wrong. All navies use old shells;
time, normally, does not impair their
efficiency. But in the present in
stance it is obvious that some ele-
ment as yet INDICATED and unprobed
did impair their efficiency.
We do not pretend to any opinion
as to what this element is. We stand
on the facts and insist that this
baleful story of bad" shells be wiped
out. 1t has been suggested that the
shells are tampered with either in
the arsenals or in the magazines of
the ships. Such a suggestion of
treason is worthy Of the old bureau
cratic Russia, but not of the United
State navy. 1t is inconceivable
that there is single traitor or en-
emy agent within the service.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
THE CALL.

Uncle Sam, Uncle Sam, You've watched
me day and night,
ou made my cradle comfy" YOU kept
my covers white
You led my tOddling footsteps through
baby years. so few.
As though you always loved me, long,
long before l knew.
In your own school YOU placed me, 10
cost me not a cent,
With kindly rule you made me feel Just
what was meant
From your own books they taught me
while plodding through the years
OF happy, happy childhood. that knoweth
naught of cares.
You placed the statesman's laurel above
the aged head
OF sTandsires. both distinguished, now
sleeping with the dead,
And brilliant fame enjoyed these famous
sons of thine,
Belong to me the honors. you've even
given mine.
You've nursed me and you've fed me till
now the paths of life
Before me stretch and beckon. lead forth
into the strife.
My blood beats wild and youthful, mine
eye looks far and wide;
I'm sure I'll never know thee, my best,
my truest guide!
Your eyes. ahame with fire, are looking
into mine!
hear your whispered wishes, feel your
spirit fine!
see your pointing finger. that points
from shore to shore,
I'm longing for the danger, the glory and
the gore!
Your beckoning beacons blaze n, the land
scapes and the sea,
They wave in Joyous unison ny message
back to. me:
My heart beats high with hunger. though
Oft I'm loath to part
Where sorrow circles sadly Ger happy
home and heart.
The fields are fresh from plowing, I love
the sodden smell,
hear the songsters singing, the tales OF
love they tell.
I see the May-day blossoms and note the
budding fruit,
feel the pulse of nature in every weed
and root.
But far above the clamor of SIRENS songs
so clear
There calls your bugIe-anthem-I heart
! heart 1 hear
Where strides your gallant soldiers whers
floats your stars and stFipes7
Where glory might await me, where death
and danger gripes.
III follow where you lead me. I'll gladly
say good-byei
IN keep your eolors flying, ever flying
high, so hlghl
While my pulse beats martial music, with
my heart the muffled drum,
Uncle Saml Uncle Saml comeI I comet
come!
A. orc. P.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

wished to give to the Capital of the
nation an opportunity of entertaining
the fast thinning ranks of the men
in gray. The expenses to the city
will be very minute compared to the
amount of money spent by the visi-
tors and aside from the entertain
ment offered the reunion will be a
very good business proposition for
the city.
Those who have not already sent
in a contribution to the finance
committee having the arrangements
in charge should do so at once. The
event will be one of promising origi-
nality, continuous entertainment and
lasting memory.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

MY FAITH.
I have a Faith in things that are to be
Which in all woes doth much to comfort
me-
A sense Of an eternal Fatherhood
That as a child found supremely good,
That held me safe from evil and alarms
EMBODIED IN its an-protectIng arms,
And tho my stock Of years is passing
large
That Faith that whatsoever things may
Fathers hand is still stretched out to
me.
Copyright, lsI70
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

percentages against the profits OF the
newspapers. / want TO lay stress on tie
fact that you wipe them out-take the
ST. Louis district, and In the Office Of the
Post-Dispatch. The increase In their
second-ciass postage would be sS6.2l7fs:
import duties, $4,000; freight-bill taxes,
s, ,S56. II this tax is laid on the Globe
Democrat, with its wide range through
the South and Southwest, their increase
In operating charges would be, for sec
ond-ciass postage, soc. 600; import duties.
S4lOo, and for freight tax, $S07, making
a total Of S274.9o7 against that single es-
tablishment Maybe they have made
that, but / doubt it,
Take the Glover Leaf publications that
emanate from ST. Paul and Minnea polls,
and In the region about, supplying the
farmers with an amazing amount OF in
formation In the way OF market quota
tions and market news. Their profits,
under the group Of newspapers under
average conditions, was 500. 900. and yet
the postal increase alone is S2s4.0 and
In addition to that they have had 10
face an increase in the price OF white pa
per Of $4,000. which they are now car
rying.
Take the Minneapolis Journal They
have a similar experience. They have
got to pay an increase OF $1,000 in post
age alOne unQer tnlS Dill. InelF Nulle
paper will cost them 81, 500 more than Il
did in previous years.
I'VE had a meeting last night Of all
branches of the industry. and We said IL
the government requires every cent of
our profits they can take them up to
that point. and we will cheerfully give II.
CApplauseD
Gentlemen, there is a slump in bust
ness coming in this country II you go
on on this line that will tyrannize US.
Up to two weeks ago our advertising in
New York was increasing from $4,000 to
$1,000 a week. One week later IL had
dropped to $500 a week. and last week il
dropped to no increase at all, and we
print more than 10000 help want ad-
vertisements in a year. an unfailing
barometer. They began to drop two
weeks ago. They are now dropping at
the rate of 1000 a day. We want TO fol-
low the wise plan Of the Canadian gov
eminent, which has kept all privilC es,
raised nobody's relations to the govern
ment, the postoffice unchanged, and
stopped no industry which would allow
the industry TO become a source TO ,ol-
lecting revenue for the country, and we
ask to be allowed to be an industry oil
lecting revenue for the country. TO ave
our business.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
Country Papers Oppose Rate.

Arthur w. Dunn said:
81 represent the American Press Asso-
citation and through that association %,
country weeklies and small dailies.
want merely to add TO what has already
been said. that while this is vital to the
big papers, on the small papers it is
going 10 be very much harder.
IF this present zone rate goes into
effect, 1t will double their postage rates
1t will drive a lot Of them out Of bust
ness. They cannot stand the increase in
cost OF paper besides the increased rate
OF tax, and I Just merely wanted to put
the country papers on record as very
much opposed TO this increase"
George McAneny, OF the New York
Times told the committee that the pro-
posed postal rates were nothing less than
confiscatory.
ITO put it in fairly exact figures" he
said, the proposed extra rates on sec
ond-class mail matter would mean an
increased annual cost to the newspaper
and periodical publishers Of $1,000 0OO
The proposed 10 per cent tariff on news
print paper imported from Canada and
upon pulps and wood imported for paper
manufacture here would add annually
from SIS COZ, 900 to $So,oOOOOo.
"One-third OF the newsprint paper con-
sumed in the United States is made in
CANADA. This Is under a species OF recip-
rocal tariff legislation approved and
adopted by our government only a few
years ago. Now the promoters Of this
bill would have the government penalize
those who acted under the assurance OF
reciprocal protection, and lay upon them
alone prices that, quite literally. will
prove to be crushing.
The Canadian government has shown
a willingness to support its own news
papers in war time, rather than TO
weaken them, by compelling Canadian
manufacturers to sell paper to them at
not more than 80 a ton. a figure from
so TO Sl2 less than those charged 10
others. At least our government, moved
by a similar spirit, should do what IT
can. under existing laws, 10 keep the
burden on the American consumer as
low as IT can be kept and not, in this
trying time, to add to it"
Mr.. McAneny referred to the amend
ment introduced Monday in the House
by Mr.. Moon, exempting newsprint al
together from the new duties. He eX-
pressed the hope that the Senate com
mittee would recommend the same eX-
emption, and that it might include in il
as well wood pulp and raw woods des-
tined for American .-Edi-
tor and Publisher.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

Ranked prominent in the list of
wars hardships are the army orders
that will conhne Col Augustus P.
Gardeners public remarks to what
the censorship board cares to put
into print. Which may make the dis
tinguished colonel think often of the
Congressional Record.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
Salesmanship Club Plans Outing.

A special meeting of the Salesmanship
Club Of Washington will be held Friday in
the oak room of the Raleigh Hotel to
discuss plans for an auto trip to be given
to all club members. A definite plan for
the holding of summer meetings also Will
be decided upon.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

The baseball scribes in Philadel-
phia and some other cities are I'm
kind enough to say the fans will not
miss the suspension of baseball dur
ing the war, since their teams do not
play it.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

Washington, which looked upon
November as the beginning of the
dry season, may have to advance the
date a bit judging from the present
attitude of Congress.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

One of the biggest problems that
the nation faces in the war is the
regulation of the railroads and the
passage of the bill increa sing the
membership of the Interstate Com
merce Commission to nine members
comes none too soon for its con-
stantly increasing duties.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

On the showdown in the House
the poker players had to suffer.
Eight cents pack war tax on play
ing cards.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

Now that fishermen and others are
beginning to see U-boats and other
things off the coast of the seashore
resorts, we may consider the sum-
ner season officially open.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
WORKING UNDER A
KIDNEY STRAIN?

T h at kidne Y
troubles are SO
common is partly
due to the strain
put upon the kid
neys in many oc-
cupations, such as
Earring and JOLT
ing in railroading,
motoring, trolley
operation, etc.
Cramp and strain
as in barbering,
moulding, heavy
lifting, etc.
Z x p o. ure to
changes of tenn
perature in iron
furnaces, refriger-
atOrS etc
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

The German-American I-surance
Co. effectively disposes of the hy-
phen in its title by taking 81 ,ooo, 900
Of the liberty loan.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23

Dampness as in tanneries, paper
mills, quarries and mines.
lnhaling poisonous fumes in paint
ing, printing and chemical shops.
Doan's Kidney Pills are fine for
Strengthening weak kidneys.
Washington people will tell you.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
A Washinpton Case of II:

John Z. Duskey. city fireman, L6 Seventh street
s. E, Il had q severe case Of backsche and
weak kidneys. At times my hack weak that
1t all that I could do to attend 10 my duties.
II hurt and psiled TO Dc any beEding and a
ssddeu movement Of any kind brought on sham.
shooting tWinges across my lidneys Deans Kidney
Pills r ] ns Of the trouble"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O The YEAR

tsst prtatng q IN original POEM. written kalu
tar ras Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
MY FAITH.

By John Kendriek Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
NETHERLANDS

New York SVenue. 50 yards from Boardwalk; over
looking lawn and Ocesns cApacity. 600 elevator: pm
vats baths over y outside Toon1s hayt bot tnd
= DAILY SPECIAL Ere FeaJUres: Bathing Privlegs
from Hotel, Lawn Tennis Court Dams Foor
Booklet Points OF Interest in Atlantic Citv
ArGrsT RIHMADEL. Prrrrlefn-
The Washington herald., 1917-05-23
Cites Railroad Charges.

4ho DdlllulOIC anu OnlO NAIL
Company carries our papers from New
York to Parkersburg, w. Va, rs miles,
for one-hslf cent a pound.
The Pennsylvania Railroad brings
our papers to Washington for a quarter
of a cent a pound. We run a special
train to Boston, for instance, a fast
train, 225 miles, with every facility of
train service afforded, and they sort 1t
and deliver 1t to our people at the end
of the route for half cent pound.
Now, some concrete examples as to
the cost feature. I begin with the New
York Times. The New York Times has
a wider country circulation than any
other New York paper. I am allowed to
use their confidential figures. The in
crease in the cost of paper which went
into effect on January / of this year
their contract ran to April l, but the
contractor told them IL they did not be-
gin to pay the higher price on January
1, he would refuse to furnish them any
more paper on April THAT totals up
$4,000 a year. Their paper comes from
Canada. The tariff of 10 per cent will
add $Z2l,oo to their total bill. making
81 100000, besides the tax on the New
York Times on account of the increase
In the cost of print paper. The New
York Times has a mail circulation Of
5000 daily and 5000 Sunday copies-not
an enormous amount-on which the total
increase In postage will be s252s7
Practically that makes a s1.SOO.OOo tax
that the newspaper is compelled to meet
this year, OF which nearly s5oo,ooO is laid
on by the government in a form of tarif
taxes and the proposed postal tax.
Would Wipe Out Profits
II am somewhat familiar with their
earnings. and the highest dividend they
ever paid was S9Oo 900 last year. By rails
ing the price in the nearby zones, by
cutting down their size. by going to great
limits in the way of economy, they had
hoped to go through this year with a
trifing loss, but this is simply ruin.
Il wish to lay special stress upon the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-26
Women's footwear

If you have a pretty foot and ankle,
wear shoe that does them justice.
If you haven't, wear a shoe that
makes them look as if the pretty
foot and ankle were yours.
L. J. & l.. shoes for women en-
phasize the pretty foot Add grace
and shapliness to any foot. L. ].
& l.. shoes fit all over-not in spots.
They fit around the ankle as they
fit around the foot. and fit both with
the smoothness of stocking and
the firmness of a-glove. No matter
what you pay, you want the best
shoe that comes at that price. The
l.. j. & l.. Shoe Store has estab-
lished a standard in women's foot
wear just notch higher than any
one else has been able to reach, and
women who have cnce worn our
shapely, well fitting shoes will not
be persuaded Tito paying the same
prices elsewhere for shoe less
satisfactory.
(shoe Dept, Main FIoor)
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LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Cool summer dresses

The clever ideas of American
and foreign designers are to
be found in our great exhibit
OF stunning dresses for i'm
mediate wear. Individuality
and exclusiveness are para
mount. These 200, smart new
wolfe, tissue, crepes and ging-
ham dresses came to us
through one of those advan-
tageous deals which has
brought many an exceptional
value to the women of Bir-
mingham, and have particu-
larly gained for our dress
store the famous reputation it
has for just such values.
Never has there been offered
such dresses at prices SO low.
In three lots-7.95, 9.95 and
14.75. Dresses "a fi0ero
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-26
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Editorials:

This store is your store; its policy
is dictated and directed by your
demands. 1t win grow and become
great only by pleasing you.
This store is never idle. Business
either goes forward or backward.
There is no such thing as stand
ing still, and we provide against
all contingencies by constantly
forging ahead. You need to re.
member that many goods in the
store just now are at prices far
below value, and therefore limited
i'll quantity. Where lots are big
enough to go round, we say so,
but many of the best bargains
don't get into the papers for the
reason that we haven't enough of
the goods to advertise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-26
White Georgette
blouseS
$5.95

Enter the new georgette
waists with a flourish, for
they are the first Of the new
styles to appear on the scene.
Hence they are sure Of an
eager welcome Of hundreds
of waiting women worth
waiting for. Never have
the styles been SO attractive.
The assortment at $3.50 is
broader and better than any
we have ever shown at the
price. French models have
been copied faithfully, and
their influence is noticeable
in the charming styles.
Some OF the blouses are tai
lored, beaded and lacey
styles are much in evidence,
and there are many most at
tractive in tuclxs and hem
stitching.
WAISTS, I'd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-26
1T begins on Wednesday,
August the first you
knOW What We mean !?
Wash goods
staples

We speculated on staple cottd
fabrics! Won! The merchan
who win now must be the me
chants who are on the right sic
of the market.
Now "cottons" must be spelle
with an IS" for it is now as BIZ
a speculative commodity in Wa
street as copper, or wheat, or raj
road As. We figured the cottd
market II months ago, bougN
future delivery of cotton fabrid
by the ton. We stood to make
great deal of money or lose it. vi
made it. Today we can sell oil
staple cotton materials cheapd
than they can be bought at who'll
sale and still make our reguld
percentage of profit.
If other dealers are similarly siI
uated why do their prices sho|
the market advances? We al
giving customers the benefit 1
our timely purchases, foresight
some would call it; others wou1
say lucky" So far as we All
concerned bargains" is the worI
that sums up the situation.
(Main FIoor)
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Mems furnishings

Something new coming in almost
every day. Do us the favor to be in
doubt, but also investigate. We will
probably take you to the shirt sec
ton first, and then the new scarfs
that will go handsomely with the
shirts. Even the fancy hosiery has
a refreshing newness. You will
catch glimpses everywhere of new
things-underwear in two pieces or
union suits, in fact you will find.
everything wanted in mems furnish
ings. Every effort has been given
to make our collection of merchan-
disc the best to be had in Birming-
ham. An important characteristic
is the moderate prices.
mems Store, Main FIoor)
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We would not have the big
gest silk store in Alabama
if we did not sell the most
silks, and we would not sell
the most silks if we did not
sell the most dependable
silks and sell them at mod
crate prices. This is one of
the brightest spots in Biz
mingham's best store-the
silk section.
AS far as spring and summer silks
are concerned, we are holding
now July Clear-Away Sale. We
are offering these superb silks at
lower prices than they cost to
produce Staple silks, novelties,
fancy silks; every yard is stamped
with the best quality values and
the most approved fashions.
(Silks, I'd Floor)
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Ldces and Embroideries

10000 yards of laces and embroideres were
placed on sale Tuesday and nearly half were
disposed of in two days, due partly to the
quantities bought by women who appreciate
real values. They cannot buy at wholesale
at such low prices, much less at other stores
We are giving you this information believing
that if you knew the savings was SO extra
ordinary you would want to come at once and
pick out the summer collections before the
showing is depleted At present the selection
is complete; though only about half as large
as Tuesday. 0'''' ''''f'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-26

Table No. 1-vases, chOp
plates, salad bowls, etc.,
values to $50, 2.40.
Table No. Cake sets,
berry sets, cherry sets,
dresser sets, etc., values
up to 800. Los.
Fable No. 3-Cake plates,
COMFORTS, cracker jars,
vases, sugar and creams
and others, values 10
200, 40.
Table No. 4-STnyOnnaisc
sets, odd plates. cups
and saucers, nut sets.
chop plates and others,
values to LIS, OSc.
Table No. 5Fancy hand
painted china, salad and
berry bowls, fancy china
cream and milk pitchers,
variety of sizes and
kinds, values to 75c, Acc.
Table No. 6-BeautifuI
assortment Of china in
fancy and solid color
pitchers, also RI r pieces
Of novelty Jap lima. 25c
and 35c values, 1Oc.
Table No. 7-Offers hum
ilreds Of pieces OF finely
assorted fancy souvenir
china plates. mugs.
trays, etcy values to 35c,
Zoe. (4th Floor
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Fancy silks
38c yard

Silk or silk-and-cotton- which?
People ask the question constant
ly. Their eyes tell them one
thing and their common sense
tells them another. How could
all silks be sold for $50 a yard?
No, it's not all silk-but fully half
silk, but SO beautifully woven and
printed that it would deceive any
one if we were not careful to
state the exact truth. You may
rely on this store to tell you
what's in piece of dress goods
or silks or anything else solo here,
and what you are told will be the
exact facts.
These are fancy A. B. G. silks,
beautiful printed floral, stripes
and sports patterns. You can buy
them freely at 3sc the yard with
assurances that you are getting
the best values that your money
ever bought. The regular selling
price of these beautiful fabrics in
all good stores is 75c a yard.
I'D FIoor)
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Housekeepers' linen

The pride of a housewife is
her "linen closet A term
that includes bed spreads,
blankets and sheets, besides
linen. This linen closet has
a direct bearing on home
comfort and on her ability
as manager.
Shrewd women plan to re-
new these necessities when
the prices are lowest. Prices
are always lowest here, but
during July we have moved
them down a few notches, so
there is no question about the
advantages you gain. If you
housekeepers could look into
the future linen and cotton
markets you would buy sup
plies Of these "household
linens" for a year ahead.
Right now we are selling
standard grades at lower
prices than it would now cost
to replace these goods direct
from the looms. (Main FIoor)