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The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
ARMY CRITICISM
BRANDED FALSE
BY HITCHCOCK.
Senator Refutes Stories Of
Rife Shortage and Lib
erty Motor S Failures.

Army officers, civil oflcials ana
outsiders who have circulated stories
that rises are scarce and the supply
inaded6atee have been falsifying, ac-
ccTding 70 Senator Hitchcock, who
yesterday gave out q statement, fol-
lowing an Investigation Of his own
ker.
The Senator says there are i've
times as many rifles as men in
France and that the factories here
are turning out guns At the rate Of
5000 q day.
Senator Hitchcock also rspudiates
tales TO the effect that the Liberty
motor was a failure.
The Senator. who ts ranking mem
Der OF the Senate Military Anlafrs
Committee, says:
Il have been fnvestigating some Of
the accusations and rumors about our
war preparations. and those which
est circulation have found 20 be
false.
The New York Tribune recently
contained an article charging that the
new army could not be equipped with
AAAcs last cuouBh ~ GuaTHe0 Inat
our soldiers in France had only one
rife apiece, and no reserve supply
whatever. and that rifies are being
manufactured at no greater rate than
1.20o per day.
Il find the facts 10 be that we have
IN France now fye times as many
rlnes as men, which 10 an ample re-
serve. / find also that the factories
are now turning out $500 rifles per
day. and that their capacity will soon
be raised TO 7.eoo per day.
Rises U to Mark.
False stories about the character
OF our rifles have also gone out. The
truth is that our rife is superior 20
the British Enfield. II Is modern in
every way. We have made much I'm
proVement by changing our machin-
cry to manufacture our own rifles.
Great Britain woul1 nave made the
change also, II time had permitted
She could not afford the delay, where
as We had the time while our new
army was being gathered and trained.
Moreover, Great Britain was about
70 adopt the rimless cartridge rife
when the war broke out, but she was
SohAPShCu 70 uufTg lne manufacture
and could not AFFORD % make this re-
FORM We have taken time to change
the machinery which Great Britain
used in our factories and, without de-
laying the departure of our soldiers
for France. We are giving them the
Improved rimless cartridge rife.
I'VE are turning out rifles faster
than We can turn out soldiers.
Liberty Motor O. n.
Another false report that shocked
me when I heard il first, was that the
American Liberty motor for airplanes
had proven a failure on final tests.
II was boldly stated that IL vibrated
SO much as to wreck the machine,
Il ind the exact contrary is tha,
fact 1t has triumphed III all testst
II is being manufactured in a number
OF different plants by the thousand.
Each plant makes one or two parts.
These are later assembled for ship
ment to France. The speed OF manu-
facture is at least double what the
board originally hoped for and prom
ised.
Thus the worst two rumors which
have appeared TO disturb the public
mind are disposed OF. and It is to BE-
hoped that the industrious circulation
Of the false stories will now be
stopped"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
HERO Of MARINE
BALKS AT BEING
AN IMMORTAL" !"
Marshal Jofre Declines
Candidacy for French
Academy.

Paris. Nov. 2.-Belief that Marshal
Joffre would be the next person elected
to the French Academy has been en-
tertained by the public for months,
but his reported declination to follow
the rule Of the academy by announc-
Ing himself as a candidate appears TO
create a situation resembling q dead
lock.
The. thirty-four .fmmortals" now
comprising the academy are said to be
unanimously in favor of Joffre as the
hrst Of the six new members TO be
elected. Every one has talked about
the eventuality-everyto one but Jofre.
and II appears to be essential that the
reticent hero Of the Marne speak up
IL he wants to become an Immortal"
1t Is a rule of the academy that aspi-
rants for membership declare their
candidacy. and It has been the tradi-
ton that they should call upon the
members to solicit their votes, much
In the same way as candidates for a
political office. This Joffre has not
done. and II is said that he will NOT
do Il.
May Sacrifice Tradition.
'The marshal has never had any
ambition to become an academician."
said a close friend Of Joffre. '1n fact.
he asserts that he has no right or title
to the honor. Several Of his friends
have urged him to propose his candi-
dacy. but he considers that there is
no personal consideration in the mat
ter, that IL he wens chosen II would
be simply in honor of the army, and
that, consequently, personal solicita-
tons or expressions of personal pref
erence in the matter are not in order"
The question now Is whether the
illustrious company will sacrifice its
traditions In order to choose the mar
shall for one of the vacant seats.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
Argentina Now Likely
To Accept Grain Offer

Buenos Ayres. Nov. sS-In spite Of
the reserve Of the government, It is
known that the British minister, Sir
Reginald Tower, has proposed to
Senior Pueyrredon, minister of foreign
affairs, in the name Of the allied gov
ernments. to purchase the whole ex-
cess Of wheat. corn and linseed from
the present crop ut reasonable prices.
The government b inclined to accept
the offer. -
Sir Reginald also asked whether
there would be established q special
tax on tonnage supplementary to the
export duty, -
Senior Pueyrredon said that the mat
ter would not be discussed at the
present extraordinary session Of Con-
gress.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
Cheese Industry Upset
By Wartime Conditions

The worlds cheese industry has
been, turned topsy-turvy, by the war.
The United States. which imported
great quantities OF cheese from Eu-
rope before the war. now exports
much Of II, and Argentina has turned
to cheese making on q large scale,
whereas prior to last year she ex-
ported none Of the product.
The United States, In 1915 bought
g. 10000 popnds Of cheese from Eu-
rope, 26.50o.0oo pounds from Italy, ~
$4,000 from Cwitzerland. $4,000 from
France, $4,000 from Holland and
smaller amounts from other countries.
The United States IL importing
great quantities from the Argentine.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
Ward Bakeries Accused
Of Unfair Competition

Unfair competition by the Ward
Baking Company Of New York is
charged by the Federal Trade Com
mission in a formal complaint alleg-
ing violation Of the trade commission
act In that the Ward company gives
an additional quantity of bread equal
to the amount of purchase, with in
tent to stifle competition. The charges
will be heard January 2l.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
ON CREATION.

Nh. Business Man. YOU know how to create prosperity
You also know how to let the fires die down to business
depression. :. '. go -
10 create and maintain prosperity we must CIRCULATE
our money. ...-.r
Hoardng it creates depression.
Let it pass from hand to hand
Simulate circuaton .., -..:...
Advertise! = e. = r.. .... .......- .
In all the nation there city responsive to adyer-
nsmg and more willing to cooperate ntelgently with the
business man than Washington -
In what responsive medium can you preach the eos
pei OF prosperity teaching the proper of money! the right
knowledge OF comforts and convenience and what constitutes
quality than the paper that reaches the 6esJe
OF thousands OF Washington homes every momnga -
Only IN the newspaper with the largest percentage Of
HOME CIRCULATION IN the city of Washington. '4es
The paper of the HoMEl
The HOME PAPERI
The HERAIDl
GEORGE BROWN
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
BANK CHARTER REFUSED.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 25.-Application
for charter'for a proposed bank at
Huntington will be denied, on the
ground that the project was backed
by "pro-German propaganda and or
ganiZed when certain local factions
became displeased with existing banks
because they promoted the liberty
losn."
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
EDITOR WOUNDED In DUEL.

Paris. Nov. 25.-The Marquis de VII
labragima, son Of Condo de Roma
nones, and the Marquis de Polayieja
have fought a duel with swords, a
Madrid dispatch relates. The Mar
quis de Polavieja was wounded in the
breast He is editor Of the Nacion,
which has been attacking Conde de
Romanones.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26

make you realize how dependent
possibly unnecessarily dependent
upon your hello" friends you have
been, and then you will resolve, may
be fulfill a last New Years resolve
and march up town or down town and
purchase a timepiece.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
LOCAL MENTION.

I5 lbs. white potatoes, 4Oc; yellow
onions. &c lb.; peas, 12I.C. our best
flour. S12 bbl.; 6-Ib. sack, 3sc; 2O-oz.
cans baking powder. l2c; whole
wheat flour, &c: our best tea, 5sc:
Wonder coffee, 2Oc: Star cocoa, CSC:
Knox gelatin. 15c: cocOanuts, SC and
lOc. 412 Fourth St $. E. and all the
J. T. D. Pyles stores.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
LOOAL TEMpERATnnrs

Midnight. %; q. m, H;la, m. 3:sa
S;.s a. m. o: 10 a m, 30; n moon. "a:
m, IS; p. M. 81; 8 o. m. %; D. m, q;
10 p m, s. Highest q; lowest, .. Relative
humidity-s q. M. 81; Q p. m, 80; D. M, 20.
Rainfall q p m. to p mi. O Hours Of sun
shine. %. Psr cent q possible sunshine. n.
perature since January l, lsl1. -ye; debciency
OF te!nperature since November !. lsH, is; sc-
c1mnlated dendency q precipitation since J.nu-
ay !. 1917, -l0; deficiency Of rrecipitatiou
since November ]. 1917, AN,
Temperatnre same date last year-Hiebest. 81:
lowest. q.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
CIGARETTE ICNITES BED

A lighted cigarette set fire 10 q
bed at s NJ street northwest and
caused q blaze which damaged the
building I75. No Il Engine Company
extineHished the fire.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District Of Columbia and Maryland: Fair, con-
timed cold Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy,
snentV warmer; gentle to moderate northerly
WINDS, becoming easterly Tuesday.
suginia: Fair. continued cold Monday; Tues
moderate north to northwest winds.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26

Gayety-"SpiegeI Revue Of 1917"
The "Spiegel Revue of 1917" which
showed two packed houses yesterday
at the Gayety Theater, is the one
best bet Of the season to date, as
Max Spiegel has gone the limit in
presenting a ten-scene burlesque
which compares with most of the
high-class musical comedies.
This pretentious production, with
its ten sets of scenery and elaborate
wardrobe, is given in two acts.
which displays electrical and scenic
effects that are equal in extent and
beauty Of many of the higher price
productions. The brain of the tired
business man is not taxed with any
well laid plot in this comedy. but
the author has filled it with bright
and Sparkling lines and situations,
tuneful melodies and dazzling en-
sembles.
The cast is headed by dainty Mid
gle Miller. whose tuneful voice and
clever dancing forces her to answer
call after call from the audience,
Miss Miller is one Of the most fas-
cinating ,soubrettes that has ap-
peared at the Gayety this season.
Miss Miller is well supported by
such celebreties as Harry Sheppell,
Callahan Brothers, Johnnie Walker.
Mae Clinton. Emma Cook. Marie
Allen and the California Trio. to-
gether with a large. shapely and
good looking chorus. boasting un-
usual charm. Clever vaudeville spe-
eialties and musical numbers are in
troduced during the performance.
PoIi's-f'Th( white Slave"
A fine, thrilling melodrama OF
iante-bellum days, THE White Slave,
Is the attraction at Polls this week.
The play tells the story of the
daughter of an aristocratic Kentucky
family who is raised to womanhood
believing herself to be an octoroon.
Her enslavement on "a Mississippi
cotton plantation, under the power
OF an unscrupulous planter. who is
attracted by her beauty furnishes
one OF the most appealing passages
OF the play. which abounds with
ringing lines and big situations. The
atmosphere of the old South DOM
mates the fabric Of the production.
As Lisa, the girl who Is mistaken
~ forced into servitude, Rita
Knight is very convincing. Though
her appearance on the stage was OF
short duration, Ermyl Barton made
decided impression as the warm
tempered, French octoroon, whose
place in the horse-racing planters
heart has been taken by Lisa. Com
edy relief was furnished by Harry
Sedley, In the role of a wife-hhntins
lawyer. and Lillian Allen Devere as
q typical Southern "mammy." The
rest of the cast were consistently
capable. One of the most enjoyable
features Of the production was the
special dancing and singing of the
icolored section OF the company.
Effective scenery and lighting ef-
fects increase the attractiveness ol
1.-The pfoduction. .
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26

the most strenuous Of Fairbanks
comedies
A Hearst-Pathe news and othei
short reels. complete the excellent pro-
gram.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-26
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLES.

Compiled by United States Coast and Geodetic
Suryey.)
Today-Low tide. 1z;@ p. M; high tide. 5:ss
a. m. and sSi p. m
Autouopu. hup, un.. !. nah..a ~ spnu
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25

Bruce had planned "a two weeks
wedding trip, and had decided to
go ro Hot Springs, as We did
81 only hope we may be as sue
-eessfH anti happy A. yea have
been" Bruce said 20 Robert
could have laughed aloud az the
irony OF IT, Successful yes.
Happy
After they had LEFT amid a show
or OF rice and old shoes. Robert re-
marked
81 have made an appointment with
the specialist for tomorrow morn
ing lie viii examine Bruce thor
oily but be sure YOU say nothing &c
frighten or upset him have giyer
him an excuse. reason for Tho
visit, and he has accepted it,
But ] am 70 go with you" ! eX
claimed
NO, it is better not" he replied
and / knew there was no use n
object. altho everything in me re
belled. But ! forgot my disappoint
ment. my anger. when he returned
with Bruce. Roberts face wa
shining, glowing with the happiness
the famous physicians diagnosii
had brought him
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
SHIP ROW STILL
UNSETTLED
GOethals May Quit In Dis
gust, Says
RumOr

WASHINGTON. june 23.-WhlIe
German submarines continued in.
creasne their deadly toll of Allied
shipping he Denman Goethals steel.
or W oodcn.ship differences remained
as a. as ever from settlement to-
day.
II was stated at the White House
tho president expects 20 settle The
Donman-Goethals controversy with
In three days Until that time the
biggest part OF pushing America $
merchant marine program viii rc.
main AZ q standsull-
There were predictions today
Goethals. far from pleased at The
Innumerable turns The situation has
taken. may decide 10 get out en-
tirely Others believed however,
ihe president might see way "a
settle tho controversy II is said
the president. while believing i'm.
mediate and most pressing need can
best be met by building scores OF
wooden ships also believes there is
big place for many steel ships
Building OF these latter tho, IL is
argued. can await the filling Of tho
present needs II food is 20 be kept
going 20 our allies.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
NEW BOOKS IN
PUBLIC LIBRARY

New books have been received IN
the public library as follows The
Unhrokeu Line" ~ W. Allen Public
Utility Rates Harry Barker, Candy
Cook Book" Alice Bradley; "Practi-
cal Motor Boat Handling. g. +.
Chapman I'm Canada Wonderful
Northland" ". T. Curran; Journal
ism Versus Art" Max Eastman. The
Meaning of Prayer. II + Fosdi OK
THE Luck Of Thirteen" Jan and Mrs.
C. J Gordon "The Romance ~
Escapes" Tighe Hopkins The Fight
for the Republic Rossiter Johnson
Early Days IN old oregon, X. 3.
Judson The Rib Of the Man, G. r
Kennedy Development of China" X.
{ Iatourette THE War After the
War" r MacoRson The Problem
of Personality. f. y Merrington,
Vocal Art-science and It's Applica p
ton" T. F. Miller. How 20 Shoot
= a. Moss. sixty Years In southern
California; Harris Newmark Cam
paigu Diary Of French OFFICER.
Rene Nicholas. Lighthouses and
Idghtships Of the T. s. r. Put
nam. "The Altar of Freedom Mrs.
" r. Rtnehart Poland g r Slo-
corube. Women of the Classics. VI
a. sturgeon My Reminiscenccs. sir
Rar7ndranath Tagore, My Table
cloths" f. B. IT Tweedie.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
Chapter CKVll

often when had not been able
to talk TO Robert FOR days because
OF his absence OF his absent mind
edness when al home, would in
vent some scheme 20 have Bruce
ask him certain questions so that /
might occasionally secure his atten-
ton
Robert was never unkind OF rude.
lie simply was so absorbed in his
business and his thoughts which /
often imagined were of the other
woman that be said very little
when at home He was scrupulous
ly polite. and. save that his manner
often carried sternness, had
nothing to complain OF on that
score
lie had insisted. as his means in
creased. that / have more help, and
We also had a second car and a
chauffeur. He gave me n handsome
allowance for dress and my private
purse as we'll as FOR the Rouse But
often / looked back and envied the
first days OF our marriage, and won
dered how I ever could have been
so silly az 20 want for anything bet
ter than his love and the old house.
where, after all. I had been hap
pier than IN my new Hhome
For I now was madly in love with
my husband
Get yourself and Bruce ready,
Margaret Robert said az the break
fast table. 81 must go 10 New York
Saturday and will take YOU with
me I have wanted 10 consult a
specialist about him for some time.
and il VIII be a good opportunity
Then too We can attend brother
Bruce's wedding
Bruce was 20 be married soon. but
we had not considered going It
was TO be simply n family affair. as
the girl no was 70 marry had lately
lost her father
So will be very nice" re-
piled Shall we remain long !
must know what to pack, you
know"
u shall, return when you do"
replied coldly. The old ache at my
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
MEN TO
GET NO REBATE
ON FEDERAL TAX
saloonKcepers Who expected hoy

saloonKcepers who expected they
would Do allowed 10 pay internal
revenue TAX for only 20 months this
year because the prohibition law
Nil pu them out of business two
months before rhc fiscal year ends
are mistaken. according 20 state.
mcnt issued from tho collector Of
internal revenue Office Saturday az
tcrnoon
Hundreds ~ saloonkeepers have
arcady cnt their license foo Of $2'.
less one-sixth. to the collectors ef.
Geo. bar such rcmiuances viii be
returned and the Fun fee collected
for ihe l0 months following june 81.
James J Brady has sent out no.
1ccs to 10000 special taxpayers In
, his district together with forms for
making returns Those addressed
include an who arc registered under
the Harrison narcotic law retailers
and wholesalers of liquors oleomar
earine dealers brokers oi various
classes, theaters, concert halls
public exhibitions cigar manufac
urers, dealers in tobacco and cigar
ettos. proprietors OF pool and bill
Hard rooms. bowling alleys and 9th
ers
Proprietors OF thoaters. billiard
halls, bowling alleys and other
amusement places have been accus
toned 10 pay six months fee in adj
vance. but an such must now pay
( thc FUN fec in advance before July
Because of The extra work made
necessary az this time Mr BradS
has called In a great number OF hclC
deputies 10 assist in the clerica
work. but the rush is so great h'
cannot keep up He suggests tha
the business be conducted by mai
when possible, SO that people hay
ing business with his Office will no
be obliged TO stand IN line
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
ARCHITECTS
PLANS WIDE
IN SCOPE

power house building 20 be-
erected in Windsor. a three-story,
reinforced concrete service station,
a three story boiler house, a two
story. brick and steel, store and
eolesroom building. a number Of
apartments and flats three bunga-
lows and seven residences and
garages were among the pst of new
work coming from the Offices Of the
architects. according 70 the report
cf the Builders g. Traders Tx.
change
The list OF awarded contracts was
we'll up TO the standard. Several
factories Of the smaller type, a two
story. brick veneer, fat building, the
remodoling of a bank building. sew
eral residences and garages were
among the awards.
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
With the Minister'S

The members weekly contest game,
played at the Detroit Whist club, on
Monday evening. June rs. resulted IN
tht following scores.
North and south.
IT r. Ralkwill and s r Pittman.
German and ). II. Prentis.
plus
J W. Mccausey and Thos Watson.
E Moran and W s. Taylor.
a. House and Harry wyma
minus
Enst and west
" Baueile and j., 2. Wisner.
W !; Edison and r s Pratt. plus 4
r. o. Bates and s A. Commons.
r f. " Bright and a. C stell-
wagon. MINUS g.
The following scores were made
in the Saturday game;
North and south.
Mrs G j. Kastenburg and c. +.
Mrs. w steiner and F o Bates,
Mrs NJ n. Bennett and Thos Wat
son minus L
Mrs ?. r slick and W. S. Taylor
East and West.
Mrs q u Clarke and J. W Nc
Mt ana Mrs r. p. niles. plus 1.
Mrs S A Commons and W y
Mrs. G. r Bazine and T. s Pratt.
minus 2
The Detroit times., 1917-06-25
One Woman S Story
sY eARoITh sEEeHER.

heart because OF his indifference.
Whether ] went or not how long I
remained meant nothing 20 him. ]
thought bitterly.
you better wire your father
we're coming You know the old
gentleman doesn't like surprises,
Robert said, as he left the house
Father always claimed people had
no right To 20 plopping down ON
others without sending them word.
He was a great stickler for etiquette
in many ways and apt 20 be a bit
cranky n his sense Of what was due
him was outraged
OH how treasured every mo
ment of that trip, Robert showed
more appreciation OF me. sensed my
, presence Ia a different manner than
he had in some time This, Of
course. made me happy--for the
time being.
Father and Helen were delighted
10 see us. and brother Bruce could
not he satisfied until he had told us
over and over how pleased be was
20 have us a his wedding tie had
written 90 Robert found out
that he was terribly disappointed
that we were not coming. and Rob
bert. true 70 his fondness for Bruce
had thrown aside everything 10 b.
with him
Madge Henderson. the girl Bruce
was 20 marry. was a dainty little
thing. with no special personality
or strength OF character The 81
worship you" clinging vine sort o.
girl That she adored my brother
was evident. and that she would be
perfectly happy with him | had no
doubt Already She had learned
that Bruce mustn't be with her when
his business demanded his presence
a thing ! hadn't learned for years
and which [ even now resented
A woman must 7give. and give
and give if she would be happy
But how long II takes some OF ue
to learn our lesson and how imper
fectly we know a.,
As il was planned the wedding
was very simple affair. "a the
brides family was in mourning