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The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

thinks that the only way to offset
this German advantage and to make
the United States great potash
producing nation. would be by the
enactment OF a tariff upon foreign
potash.
The experts are satisfied that the
Germans could, provided the govern
ment did not IMPOSE an export tar,
place German potash upon the Ameri-
can market at a maximum price Of
twenty dollars, and perhaps fifteen
dollars a ton. although the CUSTOM
ary price ranged around forty dol
lars q ton.
There are other American sources
OF supply than kelp which have given
search and which are represented by
a number of patents taken out by
investors who believe that their ap-
paratus will make II possible to re-
cover potash from minerals, espe-
cially feldspar. at so low . cost as
to make the undertaking commercial
ly profitable.
But capital will inevitably continue
to give serious consideration to sew
eral propositions before 1t Is tempted
TO invest its money In potash-produc-
ing plants One Of the considera-
tions is the remoteness of the larger
deposits Of feldspSr from convenient
sideration which has been brought
TO the attention OF capital involves
problem yet unanswered. For what
Is to be done with the alumina which
is extracted from feldspar in order
to obtain potash? There Wal be,
for this, since the only possible pur-
chaser 10 the American Aluminium
Company, and this corporation has
abundant supplies Of the mineral from
which Is obtained the product, which
when manufactured becomes metallic
market for the -by-products Of field
spar, q great deal of potash could
be obtained from this mineral. but
capital does not see its way clear
at present to invest In potash produc-
ing plants. relying upon feldspar
as the original source.
VIII Price Stay Upf
Another consideration for capital is
this. VIII the present enormous price
which potash Communication 500 to
$5OO ton-be maintained after the
war with Germany is ended? II so
large a price as this could be obtained
then good deal OF capital would be
persuaded to invest in potash-produc-
Ing plants. But suppose after q plant
the war were to end in a year, and
Germany began to export potash to
the United States, then the invest
ment capital thinks would be doomed
to complete loss.
For great many years men Of
science and geologists recognize an OBJ
seured mineral which was called alu-
mite. 1t can be found here and there
In isolated places throughout the coun-
try, but 1t was believed to be without
value for any purpose. At last q very
rich deposit Of this mineral was dis
covered in Utah. II was so rich that
capital was persuaded to utilize II for
which II contained.
But, just at present, when certain
forms OF potash, which are really salt
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
THE MIRACLE.

The Lord looked down on earth one
day
And saw a man and woman sad;
The roses bloomed along their way
And yet no Joy in them they had.
Time was they thought each other fair
And arm in arm they walked along
And rich delights they found to share
And all their days seemed filled with
song.
But now in selfish paths they walked.
And ancient joys had lost their
charm;
OF trivial plans and dreams they
talked;
She seldom leaned upon his arm.
With time the zest Of life had flown,
The love was dulled that once they
knew,
They had no common hope to own,
They lived as one. but thought as
two.
And on the day the Lord looked down
He saw dissension. black and grim,
Dividing them; she wore frown
And rage was burning hot in him.
RSOA hAAldppg lOAh btlO"
Knew not God watched them from
above
But angels heard Him whisper low:
They need a little babe to love"
. One day to them the baby came
And brought the love they knew Of
old
And life no longer seemed the same,
The sumbeams had been turned to
gold.
All selhshness had passed away
And done were pickering and strife;
The child that in the cradle lay
Had come to make them one for life.
Now they had dreams that they could
share,
And. they had tasks their hands
could do
And burdens fne were theirs to bear,
A splendid goal was theirs to view.
And every day was rich with song
Nor doubt nor hate could them
divide. ..r.
And though the years to come be
long
They'll .brayely live them. side by
side.
rBy EDGAR A. GUEST.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
'sEithsr . Spy Or a Traitor. .

Whenever a newspaper even ven
tures q suggestion that such creatures
as spies and informers may lurk with
IN the capacious folds of the Fsder-I
service. 1t runs the risk Of being de-
nounced as disloyal and unpatriotie.
1t was Secretary Of the Navy Dam
iels himself. scarcely ten days ago.
who fairly boiled over with rage be-
cause a New York journal cast some
insinuations toward the loyalty OF
certain Officers Of the navy. He
thought the article In question was
almost reasonable.
Yet 1t Is this same Secretary who
announces in q Congressional hear
ing that there are spies and trai-
tors in the Navy Department; who Is
enraged because certain confidential
files Of the department have been re-
vealed to Senator who has demand
ed an Investigation OF the Mongolia
affair.
1t Is Mr.. Daniels now who throws
the finger Of suspicion at some per-
sons, either officers or clerks, in his
own department. just as 1t was Mr..
Daniels who caused the announcement
to be made-unnecessariIy, 1t now
appears-that spies had revealed to
Germany the sailing Of destroyers for
the war Zone four days before they
arrived at their destination.
Surely there Is a clownish aspect to
this sort Of thing. just as there was
last weekl when Secretary Daniels
placed the gag" on all officers and
employees Of the navy, despite the
confidence in them that he has so
loudly expressed; just as there was
some days ago when the Washington
Herald was informed it had "incom-
plete knowledge" of ordnance tech
nicalities because It suggested that a
Congressional investigation of the
Mongolia affair might be necessary.
Secretary Daniels should use all the
resources Of the Secret Service in
running down the rascaIs who are dis
closing his confidential files to stran-
gers. II in so doing he finds that the
Navy Department is not above criti-
cism, II he finds that the German
espionage system has made elaborate
plans Tor prying into navy secrets, he
will have learned a great deal.
One thing is. now fairly certain.
Congress is not going to be side
tracked so far as the conduct of the
was is concerned II the army and the
navy make mistakes, they are not
to be allowed to hide them from the
public. The newspapermen may be
snubbed and kicked when they try to
get at the facts, but Congress can
not be treated in exactly that fash
ion. Even Congress may be shut out
from full access to the facts as re-
vealed in the confidential files" of the
army and navy. but an inquiry on
Capitol Hill is always a dangerous
thing to triie with.
The spies should not be tracked
down In q spirit OF hysteria. That is
not the spirit which gets results.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

peter, and which enter into the man
ufacture Of powder, command a stu
pepdous price, much OF the capital
which IL undertaking. the development
Of the alunite mine In Utah, expecting
TO recover q good deal OF potash. will
convert that product into what Is
really salt-peter. That will command
q ready market a. long as the war
lasts, and at prices which may be as
high as 500 a ton.
Other capital is now contemplating
the utilization Of the Utah alunite
deposits for the purpose of recovering
the potash and 30 perfecting II that
It may be readily marketable for fer
tiliztng or mechanical purposes.
The whole question Of potash pro-
duction 10 regarded by men of science
and capital as one Of the utmost i'm
portance satisfactorily to answer at
this time, for II It be thus answered.
then, as one Of the results Of the
war with Germany, the United States
may become, II not wholly. at least
partially, independent OF Germany for
our needed supplies Of potash. There
10 much potash In the United States,
but there 10 also the important ques-
tion as to how to recover II so that
II can b recovered and marketed to
commercial advantage.
HOLLAND.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

and has entered upon the discharge
Of his task with duty in the once Of
the chief of the militia bureau.
The plans for the development Of
civilian Workmanship in this country
have been retarded by the fact that
all Of the material in the way Of arms
and ammunition which would be nee
essay for that purpose will be needed
for ohe troops which are being raised
in connection with the regular estab-
ment, the National Guard, and the
national army. II will evidently be
some time before anything OF impor-
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

tance can be achieved in a syStemGtie
and far-reaching and thorough man
ner toward the training OF civilians
with small arms. To some extent ex-
listing ranges under the National Rife
Association are being utilized for the
beneht Of candidates for the reserve
corps who aIe at army training campG
This Is notably so In Warrington,
where the local facilities have been
placed al the disposal OF the eandi-
dates under training at Fort Myer,
who are being afforded an opportunity
10 attain proficiency In rnsrkEnanship.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

The United States is in danger Of
losing its hrst military campaign
that OF the liberty loan. Are you
going to let the kaiser's boastful pre-
diction Of its failure come true, or
are you going to step forward man
fashion and get a gilt-edged security
and knowledge of helping your coun-
try and flag in the most practical
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

The Cheyenne and Ute Indians are
holding war dances to express their
disa7proval OF the draft law, The
government yesterday was authorlz-
ed to invest Sl1.o00,0CO of the Indian
funds in liberty bonds. Making it
certain that some OF the bad red
men have TO do their bit.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

The entire Harvard football team
OF 1915 has answered the call to the
colors. II the army coaches can do
as much, with them as Percy Haugh-
ton they ought 10 be able to help
materially in smashing the HInden-
burg line.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
REP. HELM TO SPEAK.

Representative Heflin, of Ala
bama, will deliver the main address
at meeting of the washington
Chamber of Commerce tonight at
o'clock at the Rlks Club, s2l
the last meeting Of the MEM
bers of the Chamber Of Commerce
until next fall.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

The Jewish Congress to be held
here in September will bring together
the greatest minds OF that faith in
the United States. It ought to be
able to evolve clearly a working pro-
gram that will insure justice for a
the world war
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

How soon will it be before some
OF these spies face a firing squad ?
Secretary Daniels charges before the
Naval Affairs Committee make it GER
tain that some drastic action is nee
eSssry if these enemies Of the gov
ernment are to he taught whole
some lesson.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
GARBAGE DECREASES HERE.

Inc garbage man Is Keeping tab
on the housewife in the interest of
the food-saving campaign. and he re-
ports that so far as Washington is
concerned she is doing her bit. The
collectors of food refuse in the Dis
trict of Columbia find that the amount
gathered in May of this year was
. per cent less than in May, 1916.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

Charles Edward Russell has been
expelled by the Socialists because he
accepted an appointment on the Rus
sian Commission without obtaining
permission from the party. Expul-
sion with honor, as it were.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
Men'i Club Will Met

The Mems Club of Mount Vernon
Place Church will hold its regular
church this evening at 8 O'Clock. The
club will be entertained by several OF
its members. including DR.. c. c. VIII
liams, Charles ]. Ziegler, and z. B.
Crawford. A social period will follow.
during which refreshments will be
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

There was no opposition registered
when a New York family requested
the court to change its name from
Kaiser to swain. Apparently they
placed no faith In the old adsge,
what's in a name"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

Doing small things may not be
More than daily drudgery,
But the small things must be done
And I've noticed that the Sun
As he speeds along his way
Scattering the light Of day
Gives no more Of loving heed
To the flower than the seed.
CCopyright, lsiT.)
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

Our idea of real proficiency in the
teaching OF languages. is that of the
Atlantic City man who taught a
comeIy Swedish girl how to say yes"
and then asked her to marry him.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

In this commencement season don't
forget to get your l. l.. b. decora-
ton. For four days more the U. s.
will award the degrees to liberty loan
bond purchasers.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

Even the ousted employees Of the
governments emergency feet corpor-
alton cannot call Gen. Goethals a
wooden head.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

Rye Is the first town in New York
And rye apTears 70 be the first thing
in the country that Congress 5
anxious 10 oyertaX.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

Perhaps one reason so few OF our
prizhghters are Joining the colors
Is that the battles to be encountered
will not be those Of press agents.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
A LINE O. CHEER
THE USEFUL pRuI

(Tnttsn especially for The Washington Hsraid)
By John KendrIek Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12
Army and Navy News
Best Service Column I'm City.

The following is the hrst Of series
OF sketches. to be published from
time to time In this column. reEard--
ing high ofiicers In the military serv-
ice whose names constantly are be-
fore the public:
The Washington herald., 1917-06-12

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The Washington times., 1917-05-09

thanks was extended to District At
torney LAskey and Assistant Attorney
B. ]. Laws for their cooperation with
the committee In preparing the bill
U. 8. Most Patient Nation.
Congressman Andrew Jackson Mon
tague, who was the honor guest,
spoke on the causes leading up to the
entry Of the United States into the
present war. and said the United
States has been the most patient ma
ton the world ever mas seen.
y have not the slightest feeling Of
or of Antagonism against
the German eitizens." said Mr.. Monta-
que. but think can make the
statement that there Is not q single
usage among nations that has not
been openly and hagrantly violated
by the German government"
Mr.. Montague spoke OF the obliga-
lions this country owes France, and
said America never had but one ally.
and that was the French nation 7
pray God we may never forget this"
the speaker added.
France was our ally in the days OF
our infancy" he continued. and
don't think II Is beyond the mark OF
the most exact veracity to- say that
but for France we would not have
achieved our Independence when we
did achieve IT,"
The Washington times., 1917-05-09
CLOSE FRENCH-ITALIAN
ALLIANCE IS INDICATED
World War Brings Feeling Of Unity
To Two Latin Nations.

ROME. Italy. May s-Nationai
jeaIousies and artistic rivairiss
which have been noticeable barriers
in past years to close eo-operation
between Italy and France, are being
forgotten in the stress OF the world
war. and are giving way TO q feeling
of close unity that may result in q
close alliance Of the two great eoun-
tries.
This new condition Of Affairs, which
Is being appreciated more fully daily.
was placed squarely before Italy BY q
Significant article published by the
Secolo, OF Turin. 1t was headed
Union Latina" and was written By
the distinguished RomoIo caggese.
Recent events In Russia. in the
United States. and In China have fixed
the eyes OF the world on the future
Caggese asserts @One hundred mil
lion Germans win occupy central Eu-
rope. Several square Kilometres OF
territory stretching across two conti-
nents will be peopled by 10000 900
Slavs. To balance such conditions 4
large Latin family. holding posses
sions between the Channel and Glib
raltar and the Tirreno and the Yonio.
must be formed. II must. moreover.
be formed on a Arm and solid basis"
Caggese predicts that the world
will be dominated by the law of num-
bers, and racial feelings will become
stronger than they have ever been"
Otherwise. he says. the results OF vic
tory ~will amount TO nothing" and
Italy, France. and perhaps Spain,
will again fall prey to German "a
pacity." He predicts that other races
would hesitate to buck against 4
block of 10o,000.O0 Latins-" He fol-
lows with many reasons why France
and Italy should welcome q firm al
lance.
The nationalistic idea Nationals. OF
Rome, appears to be editoriaIly cam
for the union OF the Latins.
Even South America, with Its thou
sands OF Latin-born people. falls under
the speculative glance OF this paper.
There Is much speculation as to the
attitude Of the present Pope. He Il
often characterized as "Rompoiia's
pupil" and Rompolla, as cardinal sec
rotary OF state. favored and worked
for a union Of Latin nations.
The Washington times., 1917-05-09
ANNOUNCE WEDDING
OF two DAUGHTERS
MrAand Mrs. Archer R. TiIIer Send
Out Cards Today.

Mr.. and Mrs. Archer r. Tiller, of
1851 Ontario place, announce the
marriage OF their daughters, Miss
Ruby Jarvis Tiner to Prof. Solomon
Farley AGREE, of the University of
Wisconsin. and Miss Susan Linwood
Tiller to Henry Thompson, OF Wash
ington, on May s.
-
Mrs. F. Dewitt Talmage, of New
York. announces the engagement of
her daughter. Miss Gertrude Dewitt
Talmage, to the Rev. Roy Linden Min
ich, Of the Borough Park Congrega-
tional Church, Of Brooklyn.
Miss Talmage is the daughter Of
the late Rev. F. Dewitt Talmage and
a granddaughter OF the late Rev T.
Dewitt Talmage, OF Washington. The
announcement was made at a tea
given by Mrs, TaImage yesterday at
her home on the Hudson. where she
IS entertaining a house party. Miss
Talmage is very young so does not
expect to be married for about a year.
She has known her fiance for a num-
Der OF years.
The Washington times., 1917-05-09
RECEPTION TONIGHT
FOR ADMIR-. De CHAIR
British Naval Envoy Will Speak Al
Continental Hall.

Rear Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair,
representing the navy on the British
mission, will deliver an address at a
reception to be given in his honor
at Memorial Continental Hall by the
Navy League tonight. II engage
ments permit, Mr.. Balfour also will
attend and speak.
The reception will be of a semi
official character. the Navy Depart
ment having sanctioned il. and all
naval officers who attend will bs in
uniform.
Memorial Continental Hall has been
profuseIy decorated with the flags Of
the United States, Great Britain. and
France for the occasion. The recep-
ton will begin at $3.50 o'clock.
Col and Mrs. Robert NJ Thompson
will entertain at dinner this evening
before the Navy League reception.
having asked the directors of the
league and a few other guests to meet
Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair, Pay
master Lawford, Assistant Paymaster
Griffith, and Commander Down, all
members OF the British mission.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nagel, of st.
Louis, are in Washington for a short
stay and are stopping at the Shore
ham. Mr.. Nagel was formerly Secre-
tary Of Commerce and Labor.
The Washington times., 1917-05-09
CORPORATION TAX
PROPOSAL VETOED
Commerce Body Rejects Ex-
empiOn Referendum.
AFTER A HEATED DEBATE
Seven Others, Approved by the
Committee, Are IndOrsed.

A referendum from the Chamber OF
Commerce of the United States recon-
mending that Congress in drafting
emption on capital stock OF corpora
lions from 500, 900 to $4,000 was the
cause OF heated debate among mem
bers OF the Washington Chamber OF
Commerce at q meeting last night al
Rauschers. The referendum was
finally rejected.
Chaplin Brown, chairman Of the com.
mittee on referendums, to which the
question had been referred, submitted
report against the recommendation
Of the national chamber, saying this
was the first time his committee had
ever disagreed with that body. and
that the decision had been arrived at
only after careful study and consider.
able discussion.
Charles w. Clagett Immediately
took the floor in opposition to the re-
port OF the committee, and said he
could see no just reason why the
small corporations should not bear
their proportionate share in the rev
enue taxes. Harry King and H. H.
Classic also spoke at length in oppo-
sition to the committee.
Vste FaVOrs COmmlttee.
THE Chamber OF Commerce recon-
mends that the exemption for married
men under the income tax be reduced
to $1,000 a year and that the exemp-
tion for single men be reduced to
81 200. said Mr.. King. "and IL we are
going to be consistent, don't see
how we can vote to tax the large cor
porations and not tax the small ones
w. c. Sullivan, S. T. Cameron, Ma
than B. Williams, and others took the
other side OF the question, supporting
the committee. The debate grew
more and more heated. and at times
four or five members were on the
floor at once, seeking recognition.
When President Sinclair put the
question and the chamber had voted
in support of the committee, one of
the opposition insisted that another
vote be taken. on the ground that
many did not know whether they were
voting for the Recommendations of
the committee or the recommended
lions OF the national chamber. The
question was restated. and again the
vote was In favor of the committee.
Other Referendums Endorsed.
Seven other referendums from the
national chamber. which had been re-
ferred to the committee and which
had been approved. were Endorsed.
W. c. Sullivan reported in behalf of
the committee on the Home Defense
Leguae that forty-four applications
had been received by the committee,
and that a number of others had been
fled directly with Major Raymond W.
Pullman.
Mr.. Sullivan also reported on the
progress being made by the committee
in charge OF the fight against the
handbook evil. He said a bill has
been prepared and that a subeommit-
tee OF five has been named to seek to
have 1t introduced into Congress. At
Mr.. Sulivan's suggestion q vote OF
The Washington times., 1917-05-09
Mr. and IL. Nixon Feted.

Mrs. B. Armstead Davis will enter
tain at dinner this evening in COM
pliment 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nixon,
OF New York. Last evening Senator
and Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis en-
tertained Mr. and Mrs. Nixon at a
box party. Later in the evening Mr..
and Mrs. Nixon entertained at a nall
supper at the Shoreham. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nixon also entertained Informal
ly at luncheon yesterday at the
Shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nixon are being ex-
tensively feted during their visit
Washington is Mrs. Nixon's old home
and they both have a large acquaint-
ance here. Tomorrow evening Mr..
and Mrs. H Campbell Graef will give
a dinner for them. and on Friday
evening they will dine with the