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The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
DUTIES OF POLICE
TAUGHT BY LEAGUE

Members OF the Home Defense
League OF the Ninth precinct are max
ing their organization one of the best
prepared in the city. Squads OF from
eight to t~enty-four are being IN
structed by Lieut.. Duvall in the rudi-
ments OF general police work.
The Ninth Precinct League consists
of 1S4 active members. 1t Is desired
to increase the number to 800 in the
near future. An honor roll of league
members is being made up and those
who join before November "a, will
have their names placed upon 1t.
1t Ia planned to hold a dance and
entertainment Thanksgiving evening
at the Northeast Temple. the pro-
ceeds of which will form the nucleus
Of fund for the purchase of uni
forms for members of the league.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
PERSHING SEES u. S.
TROOPS AT PRACTICE

American Field Headquarters in
France. Oct. 6.-Gen. Pershing con-
cluded his visit to the Sammies' camp
with a strenuous program.
He witnessed two more infantry at
tacks upon imaginary German posi-
tions by battalions climbing up and
down the muddy hillsides and hur-
Ting over fields at a rate that made
several stoutish officers gasp for wind.
He then watched an exercise by bay
onet squads under British instruction,
and later enjoyed hugely a program
Of games.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
XMAS GIFT BAGS
NEEDED BY OCT. 10

Announcement is made by the
Christmas Cheer Bag Committee of
the Church OF the Covenant that
the Red Cross has asked for the gift
bags to be In their hands by October
10 instead Of October 10. The COM
mittee urges that all who are labor
ing In this behalf act accordingly.
Mrs. w. III. Atwiil, a member OF
the committee, makes plea that more
helpers fall In line for this work as
there Is a large field still to be
covered.
Special attention Is also drawn to all
who are making the bags to be certain
70 inclose some personal message to
the soldier to whom they will go OF
at least some Christmas card which
will give the gift a personal touch.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Cab on Baltimore
For $4,000 Laborers

The federal labor employment bu-
reau at Baltimore has been called
upon by Industrial corporations to
furnish more than 1900 men. in
cudins laborers and mechanics in
all trades.
The unprecedented prosperity the
monumental city is enjoying has de-
pieted the labor market to that ex-
tent that it is now regarded as al
most a crime to be idle in Baltimore.
Wages IN every line Of Industry are
nearly double what they were before
the United States entered the world
war
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
PLAN SUIT AGAINST
PRODUCERS OF MILK

In order to make a test case Of a
violation OF the Clayton act. District
Attorney Laskey may soon be asked
TO take legal action against the Mary
land and Virginia Milk Producers, for
an alleged unlawful combination to
raise the price of milk in the District
of Columbia.
Indications of this step come from
the Department of Justice officials
who say that thousands of complaints
are pouring in from all parts of the
country which declare that the organ
izations of milk producing farmers
throughout the country are entering
into a combination to raise the FTice
OF milk to unheard OF levels.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Capital Nurses Lead
In Real War Service

Eighteen Washington nurses will
{ soon be serving in the Red Cross
hospitals of France
Nearly three hundred nurses have
registered in this city with the Red
Cross. About thirty are serving in
the cantonnents.
according to Miss Lucy Min
neserode. superintendent of Columbia
Hospital. Washington has furnished
more Red Cross nurses to the navy
than any other city. Many different
hospitals of Washington have con-
tr1outed large quota to the service.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Army and Navy News
Best Service Column In City.

A new type of machine gun carriage.
invented by two Marine Corps officers.
is used daily in the drills of the sea
soldiers at the training camp at Guam
tico, Va. 1t Is light enough to be
easily drawn over all obstacles by two
men, and is said to be the most prac-
ticable Of its kind in use. The Ma
rines are proud Of this invention. their
first contribution to modern war equip
ment. Duplicates Of all the latest APP
paratus used behind the lines in
France are also part of the Marine
equipment camp. They have every
variety of trench, dug-out, wire en-
tanglement and gun emplacement.
Even the celebrated ''camoufage'' Is
there. Observers say that the terri
tory thereabouts Is almost Identical
with that Of Flanders.
A sufficient number Of dentists hav-
ing been enrolled in the Regular Den
tai Corps and in the reserve branch
of that arm to care for a larger army
than Is now in process of organiza-
ton, examinations for appointment In
the corps will be discontinued after
those OF November IL, 1917, unless
further need arises In the meantime.
The strength OF the regular corps Is
now about us officers. with sixty
others recommended for appointment
as result OF the July examination.
The few remaining vacancies are ex-
pected to be filled IN November. 1t
Is expected that the decision to per-
NIT dental students who are drafted to
apply through the channels for ap-
pointment in the Dental Offfcers' Re-
serve Corps viii materially enlarge
that organization.
Temporary promotions OF officers Of
the Marine Corps have been made on
the basis of 1.O2s officers whose ac-
ceptances Of commissions actually are
recorded at the headquarters Of the
corps. The full allowance of officers
on the basis Of an enlisted strength of
5000 Is 1.197. and thus the appoint
ment of 159 more remain to be con-
summated by receipt Of acceptances
Of commissions. When this has been
done. there will be a further dis
tribution among the several grades
and additional promotions. About fifty
officers have been commissioned from
among the enlisted force of the
marines in France, about ninety are
to be commissioned as a result of the
examination commencing July TO- and
some other appointments are In pros
pect- Thus the number of vacancies
to be filed after acceptances of COM
missions in these cases are recorded
vii be between fifteen and twenty.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Cadet Corps Formed
In High Schools Here

Washington high schools formed
their Cadet Corps. With the country
at war. interest in the military branch
of the school curriculum this year is
higher than ever before.
Central, Business and Technical
high schools will probably have the
some number Of companies as last
year. Eastern and Western are ex-
pecting to have an increased number
in their organizations.
Oral examinations in military tactics
will be held in all the high schools
today. Capt. N. B. Brisco, u. S. A,
an instructor at the Fort Myer Train
ing Camp will hold the examination.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Hotels Plan Beefless
And Wheatless Days

Washington may soon have a beef
less Thursday in hotels and restau-
rants. And Wednesday may soon be a
wheatless day.
Everything depends on cooperation
OF the hotel men with the food ad-
ministration. At meeting which will
be held today in the New Willard, the
question will be decided. Predictions
that there will soon be beefless and
wheatless days in the hotels and
prominent restaurants are freely
made.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
BIRTHS REPORTED.

WHITE.
Harry and Mary DE Walt, girl.
Robert II. and Fannie NJ. Ryan. girl.
William L. and Madeline c. Quinlan. girl.
George s, and Leah v. Pope, boy.
Clarence and Laura II. Norton, boy.
william H. and Nora G. McMahou, boy.
George p. and Gertrude b. Mathews. girl.
Frank J. and jamie NJ. IAghtfoot. girl.
Heny o. and Cora b. Crack. girl.
Richard L. and Annie Giss, boy.
John A. and Mary NJ. Connor. boy.
James NJ. and Mae Butler boy.
C0L0RED.
Marian and Jeanette wlnger. girl.
Edward W. and Georgia NJ. Richardson, girl
John and Ellen King. boy.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
DEATH RECORD.
WIIITE

Henry y. Reichter. 81 years. 81. Elizabeth's.
Phoebe S. Kirby, 50. p st. NV.
John b. Murdoch, 81. New Cut road. d. O.
Henry A. Warner, Ga, sfe o st. nv.
Ernest A. Knorr, 70. 1918 18th st. NV.
Mary Handy, 4. Childrenis Hospital.
John Conuell. 20. Washington Asylum Hospt
COLORED.
William Baker, "a years, 1910 9th st. nv.
Racial Taylor. IL, Ffeedmen,s Hospital.
Rosa Pinkney. s.. Freedmen's Hospital.
Francis Hall, 25 Steel Plant I'd. Congress
Heights.
Carrie Braxton. %, lTA VT ave NV.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07

The Southern Pacific RAILROAD has
several tramp traps" in the shape of
freight cars which are left in condi-
tion to invite the tramps. and after a
number of them have boarded it the
doors are mysteriously closed and they
ars prisoners.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
CARPENTERS WANTED.
WANTED-YOUNG MEN AND
BOYS.

WANTED-YOUNC MEN AND
boys; steady work and splendid
chance for advancement; free in
struction in telegraphy and electrii-
cal work during working hours: can
earn 50 per day; applicants may
apply to work evenings. Apply at
and to Mr.. PIERCE, Western Union
Telegraph Co.. l40I F st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST : WHITE POMER1NIAN PUFFY;
answers TO the name Of billy" Liberal re-
ward for its return to TYREE'S DRUG STORE,
18th and u SITS. nc.
LOST PLATINUM BREAsTPIN, TWO
pearls and blue stone in center. between Eth
and II and 9Th and F sts NV. Reward. 1851
18th st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Noted Sculptor Dead.

Rome. Oct. 6.-Giulio Monteverde,
one OF the worlds greatest scuiptors,
is dead here today. He was 50 years
old
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

STEEL RAILS AND FASTENINGS
switches. fross. and crossings all sizes. Our
seclslty, track supplies for industrial railways,
adinss. and tramWsys. NJ. MITsHKUN CO.
Detroit, Mich.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
WANTED-MONEY

LOAN OF SS.5e on RESIDENCE PROF.
erty renting for 500 yearly; clear titlc
reference furnished; commission paid Address
BOX lS Herald ofIoe
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
CLAIRVOYANTS

MRS. KENELY, CLAiRvoY1NT. GIVES
names and advice. Daily readings can be had.
| 1cos sth st. nv
NINE WERNER Mental seentis, n
NJ $50. Away on vacation until October !.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
FOR RENr-HoUsEs.

~ 20 81. wv. NE1R GOVERNMENT OF.
fees-ExceiIent condition; II rooms; the bath,
hot-wster heat nrr floor kitchen isrrr D ard
and porches. Owner. ~ Adams Mil rosd-
IS ST. NW.-S hooks AND BATH; PAN
tn. storage room; $3.50 Key At IS n. Of.
PACA 0BERLtN, Columbian BIDS. Phoues N.
fcs OF s55l.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN on APPROVED CTTv
real estate At lowest current rstes; srecizl
privileges with respect 10 prior p,ynent,
tYLER RUTHERFORD. Inc. slT lS.h o.
MONEY TO LOAN-s5o TO s5Ooooo on D. q
real estate. Several trust funds q. 10 6 uer
cent. an transactions conducted with sc1aori
cal consideration for borrowers.
WM- II. SAUNDERS & co.
Southern Building sC7 18th ST nv.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

SOLDIERS SAILORS NEED SOCKS. GOOD
money made at home knitting hosiery. Ma
chimes furnished on time. We pay fixed rates
ioE making the goods. WHEELER, Inc, 81
Madison. Chicago.
WANTED-BRIGHT YOUNG WOMAN TO
teach backward child forenoons: Christian
Scientist preferred. BOX los. Herald osice.
STENOGRAPHER - Splendid op-
portunity and good salary to
right party. Apply General Man
ager The Herald. between II and
] p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
REAL ESTATE.

CERTAIN CHICAGO REAL EsfArE WILL
make hoider wealthy. Wise insestors insesti-
safe this Write FEENEr 4 CO., Hcrrsed
Realty Brokers. 5ist and waIlAcs st., Chicago,
IN
WESTERN WHEAT LAND-is.o0 ACRES
solid body; price. fs5ooo. Al.o smaller tracts.
DELL GREGORY. Mas. Bdg., Sioux oty,
lows.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
PALMISTRY.

Prof. P0STEL, Palmist & lAshologer
World renowned PSYCHIC, MEDIUM and
s6ER s6E wosnffbsp Ssif e N % bSsf e oR s rRdH aHE
gerf Readings % and $40.
sa 18th 81. n. W. tAbors Hs&l
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
HELP.wANTn-MALE.

sz.7s
per day; steady work; chance
for advancement. Apply to Time
keeper. Adams Express Co.. I'd &
| sts. ne.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
SPlRITUALISM,

MRS. BROWNEII Sl.,Iroy.nt: sa' IN. Trance an,
present, future; gives names, advice on business.
lawsuits. lore. home. separation, changes.
health. etc. sos Eye st. nv. Phone N. 6&
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Careful Investments

OF monry 70 Pint Deeds q Tfust tFir1 Mort
s.ees) on Washington. d. C.. Real Estate slxsg
sire the full interest promised and the return of
all the rrinciple due. REGARDLESS Of the ssryias
incomes aud vsl1e Of other secrities and tbey
sre not ruh5ect 10 taxation. We have been sic
ceszfully engaged IN nakins these inres,rnenn
for cur clients for mcre than . quarter a.
century. Investments, $50. 500 10 $1,000, Al g.
~. and per cent nos resdy for delivery. Lsus
ipye<fueuta n,.ds
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
PERSONALS

WoRKiNGMEN : An ENERGETIC AND
practical Judgment is shown by the wise Dads
who buy from Us. aud well they know the
values Of the dollar: it's canned by sweat and
elbow grease, and they buy slightly used over
costs s. Up. JUSTH'S OLD STAND 6e ID.
NOTICE: ON AND AFTER TINS DATE j
will not be responsible for any debts insured
by anyone other than myself in rerson. WAL
TER X. BERRY, 2Is 9th st S.
notice. Artificial teeth and Sec
ond-hand Diamonds and Jewelry
bought. Louis Abrahams, SIS G..
ON. Pat. Office.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07

SAILS AGENcY-WE WANT FIRMS on
individuals to purchase our Army and Navy
khaki kits, or sell straight commission to
jobeers aud department stores. EKclusire rights
| prompt aston win renay, you. STRONG
RAZOR co. l55 Lafayette st. New York City
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
WANTED-APARTMENTS.
FOR SALE-FARMS.
WANTED-ROOMS AND BOARD

COUPLE DESIRE TWO FURNISHED
northwest. JAPANESE EMBASSY. MsiB III
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.
lfED.

4. aH Is 81. LIKE EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY. All classs a help.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
War Revenue Measure Before House.

Chairman Kitchin of the ways and means
committee has presented to the house revenue
bill designed to raise almost two billions Of dol
lars by taxation to defray war expense. The
salient features Of the measure are the heavy i'm
posts laid against incomes and inheritances. Some
new forms of taxation are suggested sources Of
revenue heretofore neglected or ignored being
added to the list from which money is to be de-
rived In It's nature the bill is too broad and COM
prehensive to be disposed of in brief considera-
ton. 1t will certainly come in for general debate
in the course. of its passage through the house.
and much comment and criticism before the coun-
try, and II may be modified in some of its es-
sental particulars before It becomes law.
Its appearance is areminder to all that, hav-
ing entered into the war, the American people will
have to take up the burdens OF war, one of which
Is to pay for it. This will be done through taxa
ton and the sale Of bonds. The point to be de-
tcrmned is where to make the union between the
two methods so that the business of the country
will be disturbed the least Mr.. Kitchn's bill con-
templates raising an amount equal to ~ per cent
of the total income Of the United States which is
estimated at $4,000, 100000 This is very con-
siderable bite to take at one time, especially in
view of the fact that IN trying to catch everybody
the new measure will reach some twice or oftcner.
Another point that may be discussed at great
er length again is that with the burden Of war
upon US, Americans might we'll look to reduction
In existing civil lists. Government may easily be
made less costly and yet be as efficient. Congress
can set good example in this regard and in good
time the lesser political divisions Of the country
will be permitted to follow with wise retrench-
ment that easily may be made without disturbing
| effective service, a
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Nebraska Press Comment

Kearney Hub: The Nebraska legislature re-
Gently deceased lived longer than any of its pred
ecessors save one. We await with interest the
obituary that we are sure is being prepared by
Lieutenant Governor Edgar Howard
Friend Telegraph: The grandmothers who
made real old country butter and sold II at the
store for the highest price going are being forced
out of the market entirely by the retailers who are
attempting to buy it for less price than ii cap
be made for. The result is arriving at creamery
butter at SO cents per pound, while the retail
merchant is offering from 28 to so cents for the
country article. We never could quite understand
why pound of clean fresh country butter is not
worth as much money as pound made in any
creamery on earth. If the people would only wake
up before ii is too late.
Beatrice Sun: In speech opposing conscrip-
tion Congressman Shallenberger referred to the
fact that he was Of Swiss descent. We remember
quite distinctly that, in his first or second cam.
paign for the governorship, he made speech in
the Paddock theater in which he referred feel
ingly 10 his Germanic ancestors OF late we have
noticed quite movement on the part OF Ameri-
can citizens, particularly politicians to shift their
ancestors from Germany to neutral Holland and
Switzerland. These two little countries promise
to prove as prolific Of descendants as the spinning
wheel laden Mayfower.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Essential to Permanent Peace.

All discussion Of possible peace terms based
on both sides giving Up conquered territory and
foregoing demands for war indemnites as being
the, e-without-victory" for which President
Wilson once expressed a hope proceeds on the
theory that this is solely war Of landgrab and
plunder. Were that the case the United States
would have no rghtful part in the conflict, for,
whatever the aims or purposes of other coun-
tries, we have no hidden or sordid motives what
ever and have absolutely nothing to gain in the
way of material aggrandizement. On the COLI
trsry, the impeling reason for our entrance into
the European conflict has been plainly and truth
fully stated by President Wilson, being the men
ace that would come to democracy everywhere
from an unchecked and triumphant military autoc-
racy. 1t is the policy Of "ruthessness" requisite
to the supremacy OF military autocracy, that which
dehes all treaty obligations and accepted rules
of international law and invades neutral terri
tory, as was done in Belgium, and which sets up
exclusive ownership Of the high seas belonging
to all nations as embodied in the submarine ul-
timatun that the United States is combating and
in self-respect cannot submit to.
Public disclaimer Of all desire for conquest and
indemnity might be progress toward the end
but along with It must come some proposal to
meet the main issue Of good faith between ma
tions in satisfactory way, If the settlement
whenever it comes, is to be not temporary truce,
but permanent peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Crop Report a Call to Activity.

Crop conditions at the beginning Of May as
shown by the summarized April reports just pub
lished BY the Department Of Agriculture, are a
call for greater exertion on the part Of every
body. While the experts Of the department cling
to conservatism almost ultra in It's application
their finding had to considerable extent been
discounted, especially here in Nebraska, where
the lingering cold weather made planting in,pos-
sibIe II is not discouraging then to be told that
spring planting In Nebraska on the LIST OF May
was but a. per cent finished; year ago it was
but IS per cent Generally throughout the union
the spring work Is ahead Of last season and. of
the ten-year average, for that matter. With fa-
vorable weather and proper effort Nebraska will
be up to date with Its work In little while and
ready to do ito full share. Estimates for the
seasons yield Of wheat are the lowest made in
many years. this making II certain the deficiency
must be supplied from other food sources. The
only way to meet the situation is through greater
endeavor In the fields And a word OF advice may
not be entirely amiss here: 1t is better to be sure
you can take care Of the land you cultivate than
to plant many acres and waste the seed through
want of proper attention during the growing
season.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Shafts Ahmed at Omaha

Norfolk Press: A Douglas county pioneer
died one day last week while reading his news
paper The name OF the paper is not given.
Valley Enterprise Three Omaha meh have
paid fine of $l00 each for the violation of the
new dry law. That is good for starter and that
in Omaha. Keep the good work going
Grand Island Independent: The unexplained
feature of that Omaha step for court of do
mestc relations is that it follows rather than that
i should precede the evacuation of General John
Barleycorn.
Geneva Leader: The Omaha Bee carried a
beautiful cartoon on its front page Friday. 1t
represented the democraces of England, France
and the United States clasping hands in union
to free the world from the oppression of auto
cracies.
Hebron Champion. The city council of
Omaha has recommended the passage of an ordi-
nance imposing fine Of from S. to 500 for tres
passing upon any garden plots. While we feel
that Hebron people have, as a whole, enough pa
triotism and concern for the H, c. l. to make
such an ordinance unnecessary, it might be well,
for the sake Of few roughnecks, to take that pre-
caution.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Back to the Farm

The New York legislature has passed a bill
providing for an appropriation of $500,000 to
stimulate and increase the production of food
stuffs in the state. Other communities have
taken similar action While these appropriations
will be helpful in an educational way, the most
concrete help will come from individuals John
d. Rockefeller, for instance, has placed 5000
acres of his estate at Pocantico Hills at the dis
posal Of needy residents Of Tarrytown, SO they
may grow their own food. The tillable land Of
The estate will be divided into small farms, these
being apportioned among those who volunteer to
till them. Throughout New England there Is a
similar movement both from the states and ndi-
giduals. Beautiful lawns on the estates Of wealthy
men in the suburbs Of Boston are being plowed
up for cultivation this spring, and, in many in
stances are given to the poor for their free use.
The largest business concerns have entered into
the spirit Of the movement for the benefit Of their
employees. One Of the largest corporations has
provided land for as many Of its employees as are
willing and able to raise vegetables.
The pulling power Of the American people, II
organized in this way, will be tremendous. II
will solve the problem Of the abandoned farms,
and the war will be effective, whereas educa-
tional movements in times OF peace have failed
IN acceIerating the back to the farm propa-
ganda.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-10
Rush for Commissions in the Army.

Natural aspiration on part Of qualified young
men for position Of command has led to gen
ersl response to the invitation Of the government
that all who deemed themselves so come forward
and try for service as officers II is not aston
ishing that over 100000 Of the many millions
available should apply for the places to be filled.
Examination and test have cut this number down
to $1,000 and further tests will reduce II still
more, until finally the new army will have for
Its officers young men who are well qualified for
the work This system Of selection is more DEM
ocratc and will certainly produce better results
than the old plan, in which personal pull and po-
ltical influence were too often the determining
factors. The personnel of the officers corps Of
the new army at the outset will be made up of
well-educated and thoroughly disciplined young
men, who are capable Of giving the best possible
service Requirements will thus be met and in
the end most Of the rejected applicants will be
found in the ranks, for il is not likely they will
try to avoid the service just because they failed
Of getting shoulder straps at the beginning Many
a promotion will be won on the field.