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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
HOLLAND LETTER
The Biggest Daily
Financial News Feature of
the Country's Best Newspapers.

Charles L. Hyde. president of the
American Exchange Bank at Pierre,
South Dakota, Is one of the business
men of the West and the Northwest
who appreciate how great is the ne
cessity for providing ample fertilizers
for the American farmers so that
there can be confidence in the reap
ing of large harvests next summer
and fall. In some parts of the East
and in the South there is also anxiety
due to the fact that the supply of
potash which American importers held
at the beginning of the war with
Germany is now practically exhaust
ed. These importers doled out the
supply in moderate portions hoping
thereby to aid in the manufacture of
fertilzing material But there is now
no more of il.
Men of science have been deeply in
terested in our potash and fertilizer
opportunities, but perhaps the best
source of supply, IL it were only avail
able. is that furnished by the deposits
of potash in the great Searls Lake
region of Southwestern California.
Mr.. Hyde. who has some familiarity
with his deposit, regards it as Won
derful one and thinks that IL it could
be developed it would go far towards
relieving the anxiety occasioned by
the scarcity of potash. Development,
however, Mr.. Hyde says. has been
impossible, because an English syn
dictate and those who are the rear
filers or owners have been engaged in
desperate litigation for some years.
In the present emergency there seems
to be a strong disposition to persuade
10. = Nolr AHfNy
over and permit immediate develop
ment of it.
The governments interest in slim
ulating industry so that the natural
resources of the United States in
potash may be well developed is made
evident by the attempts now under
way off the coast of California to
procure the potash that is in the
sea weed known as kelp. 1t is
matter for the chemists and the men
of research still to study since in
addition to the potash salts that are
in kelp there Is also a great deal of
iodine as we'll as other material. II
the men of research and science can
fully demonstrate. as they have now
partially demonstrated, the mechani-
cal and chemical means by which
the potash can be recovered and mar
keted upon reasonable terms, then
there should be a great developmnt
of the industry upon the Pacific
coast. Capital is ready to invest in
this industry and in fact has already
done so.
When it was known that the United
States was running short of it's sup
ply of potash. as it was also known
that Germany relied to some extent
upon the inability of the United
States to secure potash from Ger
many for additional embarrassment
to this country during the war, cap
ital and science combined so that 1t
could be determined first whether
there did exist in the United States
supplies of potash which, IL de-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
No Second Draft in Sight.

There will be no second draft he
fore spring. That much is assured IN,
the present policy of the War Depart-
ment.
1t Is generally recognized that armed
forces of the United States can he
increased to nearly 100000 without
resorting to a second draft. The fact
is, that when the first increment is
called out in its entirety, the new
army in process Of training amounts
practically to three-fourths of that
number. Counting in the railroad regi-
ments. the .laborers, the engineers, the
foresters, the marine forces added to
the expeditionary forces, the nation
already has in sight an army of
nearly 100000.
Under the authorization of the first
draft, the War Department can call
up men to recruit both the regular
army and the National Guard to full
strength" and that full strength"
can be set by Secretary Baker at any
figure he chooses. Tomorrow, for in
stance, he might decide to set the
figure at 100000 men. The law author
ICES him to draft the number of men
required to recruit the army I'D to
this mark. The same is true of the
National Guard. And the fact is that
the National Guard at present is far
from reaching war strength, and a
considerable portion of the men con-
scripted for the national army will
have to be sent to fill in the gaps in
the Guard.
The elasticity OF the law surrounding
the first draft almost makes a second
call unnecessary. In any event, the
real problem before the nation is not
the calling and training of an army,
but of transporting it to France. That
problem, confident as we are of solv-
ing 1t, has not diminished as the weeks
have passed. 1t begins to look now
as IL not more than 5000 American
troops will be sent to France before
snow flies" That means that spring
viii arrive with not more than 100, 900
men there. and we may even see the
start of the summer offensive with
not more than a quarter of a mil
lion Americans on the firing line.
These figures. Of course, are dis
illusionizing and disappointing; but
they present the situation as experts
look upon 1t. There is no way to i'm
provise ships. There can be no hasty.
harum- scarum work in transporting
the American army across the At
lsntic. II we err at all. it must be
on the side Of consideration. But It
may yet be found possible-with the
addition Of Japanese shipping. and
with . firmes cdhtrol of the sub
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Let Congress Adjourn.

President Wilson has limited
broadly. from time 10 time, that he
believed that it would be the part
OF wisdom for Congress to hasten
its labors. and then adjourn. In
that he is rejecting public senti-
ment generally. Congress should
fold UP its tent as soon as the war
revenue and the trading with the
enemy acts are passed. and give
the mills of legislation a much
needed rest.
Congress has been in continuous
session more than ten months now.
In that period II has declared war:
passed money bills unprecedented in
size and scope for the prosecution OF
the war and COPIED with the great
est national crisis Of the present
generation. Its record is a SPLEEN
did one. 1t is good enough to
stand upon. For that reason ad-
journment should come without de-
lay. because the nation has all the
war legislation that it can assimi-
late.
1t must be remembered that a
long session Of Congress is coming.
beginning next December. There
are certain dangers involved in al
lowing one session of Congress to
telescope" into another. II the
present session should continue I'M
til the next session meets, Con-
gress Will remain in Washington
for a continuous. record breaking
period Of approximately two years
by far the longest on record. II
Congress should depart from its la
bors tomorrow. only three months
will elapse before it will be in
Washington again. That period of
inactivity Is short enough; but It
is impossible that adjournment
should come within much less than
three weeks at the earliest, so that
the best period OF rest that can be
hoped for is two months.
The President is right in coun-
selling Congressional leaders to seek
an adjournment as soon as pos
siole. 1t Is high time that the at
tention of the country should be
entirely focused on our war prob
lens, without such distraction as
the forum of debate in Congress
provides. The period OF action is
at hand. rather than of talk; and at
least two months OF surcease from
tbs eternal grist of Capitol Hill
should vouchsafed the nation.
Let Congress adjournI
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
BIRDS AID FARMERS.

Birds are almost as busy as bees
and their work in increasing crop
Yields is highly important. One Of the
cheapest and most effective ways to
fight insect pests that annually take
crop toll estimated at $3.50, 0OO, 900 is TO
aid in the preservation of bird life.
Few people realize how many insects
are destroyed by oirds- A teaspoonfui
OF chinch bugs has been taken from
the crop of one quail and an adult
bird has been known to eat 5000 plant
lice in two hours. Such worms and
bugs as infest our gardens are favor
lite food for bluebirds. robins and
many other kinds of hirds.-Farm and
Fireside.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Army and Navy News
Best Service Column in City.

A retired officer who Is on duty as
governor of the United States Naval
Home Is not entitled to the active
duty pay of his grade since he was
not ordered to active duty in connec-
ton with naval activities prior to the
declaration of war;" the Comptroller
decides.
An enlisted man of the army is not
entitled to extra duty pay since April
:. 1917. owing to the fact that while
the present emergency" de. state
OF war; exists the War Department
has ordered that no extra duty pay
viii be allowed during the emergency,
The Signal Corps of the army has
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
Sprays Many Acres of Potatoes.

Ten rows OF potatoes are sprayed in
one operation with an outfit that has
been developed for large acreages.
The machine is horse-drawn and
mounts 1O0-gal tank, a small gaso-
line motor. and at the rear, folding
arms that carry 16 nozzIes. As de-
scribed and illustrated in Popular Me-
chanics Magazine. its operation. even
to the folding of the booms to per-
NIT passage through a gateway. is
controlled from the drivers seat. The
wheels are adjustable to either 60 or
75-in. treads.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
YE SAME OLD COUNTY FAIR.

Here gathered for feasting OF reason
Concerning the COW and the pig.
The pumpkin pie, tatting club season,
BY gosh! and the squash that is big.
Here howeth the bowl that is foam
ing.
Humbrewed from the apples last
year,
II oyerindulged in the combing
OF hair brings remorse with tear.
The little shell game is a teaser
OF vads of the long velvet green,
81 Jenkins he yawns: Julius Caesar,
The way chat they stung me was
mean
Bill Pivens he gives up his dollars
To hurtle the balls at the coon;
And simpkins the hired man swallers
His palate and knife at high roon.
Cheese boxes of grub were diminished
With skill and alacrity; say,
Hen Perkins he stayed till ne finish
ed
It's sinful ter waste food today"
Oh. myl but the jelly that Mindy
concocted. 1t won the first prize,
Along with the pieced quilt that
Hung up for to dazzle ones eyes.
The Gov'nor lambasted the bosses
A fair Is no fair without one:
Lem Pembroke he started the HOSES,
And cussed hard when his nag was
skun-
Then home in the dust they go chas-
ing.
The good folks while plying the
goad.
Whoop Ia, through the twilight
they're racing
Two-forty along the plank road.
Horace Seymour Keller. in the New
York Sun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
VACATION HERALDs.
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1917.
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR.
By John KendrIck Bangs
THE CERTAINTY.

I never parley with doubt,
But simply face and knock it out,
As though 1t were a common thief
That came to rifle my belief.
Although know no thlevery
Could ever steel away from me
The Faith I hold secure and strong
That Right will surely conquer wrong
And that from out the fields of war
Gods Love will rise superior.
(Corynght. l9I7O
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

A South Carolina paper asks: What
has become of the old-fashioned
grocer who gave you a sack Of candy
when you paid your bill on Saturday
night?" He is in partnership with
that other grocer who always asked
you to taste one" when he was max
ing a sale
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

The Loyalty Special was the name
given to the train bearing the dele
gates Of the American Federation of
Labor to Minneapolis. Nothing could
be more appropriate. for there has
been no faction more loyal in this war
than Samuel Gompers and his organi-
ration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

Speaker Clark asks that Congress
pass the bill Swing medals to soldiers
for distinguished service. We agree
with the Speaker. \ medal Of honor
will prove a big Incentive for the
"Sammies'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

President Wilson is going to save
the allies leaders quite a bit Of writ
ing. Great Britain has already an
nounced that the Presidents reply to
the Pope's note expresses its senti-
ments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

President Wilson has advocated
women suffrage for the State of
Maine. When We were going to school
and we were told to name the States
We always started with Maine. May
be the President will use the same
system.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10
New Gonzaga College High School

Eye ST.. bet n. Cap. and First sts. uv.
Ninety-seyenth Year Begins Mondsy. SEPT. 70.
The school that not only trims
Minds but forms Character.
Gonzaga College Hin School IL directed By
the Jesuit FATHERS and Is for day scbolsH only.
Diversity Of religion Is no lar 10 entrance, its
Hugh School course including Classacs. English.
Mathematics. History. French. German. Elocu-
tion and Debate a the best preparation foG
Technical BJ-siness and Professional life.
Various brxnches Of Athletics encours red
Military Drill Rise and Band prscocs o
feature.
Three Free Scholarships 10 Georgetown Uni
yersity granted TO most deserving graduates
sbirs offered for competition "Wednesday. Sep
ternher s. at 3 a. m.
Evening Courses begin early 60 October.
Phone line III.
PAUL r. CONNIFF. s. J.
President
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

Nothing is more welcome in the
world today than a new republic. 1t
seems strange. but the probability is
that Germany will be the next ole
welcomed into the fold of civilization.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

The Union Against Militarism an
nounces that it will sue for libel il 1t
is referred to as pro-German. We
don't blame them for getting sore. It
IS an awful thing to call anyone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

The man whom Prof. Munsterberg
pronounced as having a perfect brain,
has been accepted for the British fly
ins service. In spite Of his brains he
is going up in the air."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

marine-to place nearly a million men
in the field before next June. and
this will go far towards assuring
that military decision against the
Prussians which is necessary to the
overthrow OF Teutonic militarism.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

We don't need any one to urge us
on to that economy which makes US
try to get another week out Of the
old straw hat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

German Envoy Flees from Argen-
tina" says a headline. Well no one
will dispute that il was his move.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

A New York judge has ruled that
keeping a boarding house is not a
business. Another addition to the
arts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

And now they are saying that La
Toilette is the man who put the sin
in Wisconsin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-09-10

Benedict Arnold doesn't suffer much
from a number Of comparisons which
are being made nowadays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
SUFFRAGE BAZAAR TO
 CLOSE TODAY WITH
 CHILDREN'S PARTY
Every Conceivable Novelty for the Amusement of the Riddles
 Will Be Offered

The suffrage bazar, which has been in progress since last Saturday at the Hill- man hotel, will close this afternoon with the childrens party at 3 o'clock. Mrs. F. w. Barrett is chairman of the com mittee irs charge, being assisted by Mrs. Fred Levert, Mrs. Leo Steiner, Mrs. Warner Shook, Mrs. Felix Drennen and Mrs. John Caldwell.
 A dance known as the autumn festival dance, by group of girls from the Margaret Allen school, under the direc- tion of Prof. Harry Miles, will be an interesting feature of the occasion and general dancing by all the children will follow.
 Sand piles, sliding boards, kiddie cars, and interesting stories by Miss Mary Bains of the childrens department of the Birmingham public library and Miss Elizabeth Dickinson have been provided for the tiny tots attending. A peanut wagon, ice cream cone stands candy machines and a gypsy fortune teller will be added attractions for the children.
 The moving picture booth will be of special interest to the children, as fin ished pictures of such famous stars as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Doug las Fairbanks and others may be pur- cha sed.
 Grab bags, contests and other amuse- ments will be provided for the older children. The children of this city are urged to come out and enjoy the in teresting features provided for their amusement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
POOL ROOM OPERATORS WANT DOMINO GAME
 MADE LEGAL AGAIN
Commissioner Hornady Registers the Only Kick-Matter Referred to
 Commissioner Taylor

Graham Perdue. representing local pool room interests, yesterday asked the city commission to repeal sections s29 and 9S of the city code, which prohibits the playing of dominos in poolrooms.
 Commissioner Hornady was on his feet at once and told the commis toner's that he wanted to register his pss test, and stand by the present ordinance pss,hibit- ing this feature of the poolroom o <. ra tions.
 Tt has been clearly demonstrated ir. the past before the commission that dominos are used for gambling in the bedrooms and many or the pooroon operators have admitted this, and some of them have protested against the playing of dominos in their places on this account. I have had 1t explained to me how easy it is for the men en- gagged in this game to convert the dom inos into cards, so to speak, and play a regular game of poker instead of domnos. I know that this game has been played as a game of chance, and am against it, and want to go on record right now as opposing it to the limit" said Mr. Hornady.
 The petition of MT. Perdue was i'm mediatey referred to Commissioner Tay- Tor without further discussion or express sion from the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
MAURY NICHOLSON . LEAVES EMPLOY OF CITY ON JANUARY 1.
Appointed Chief Engineer of the Chickasaw Ship Building Company
 at Mobile

Maury Nicholson, assistant city engi- neer of Birmingham, will sever his con nection with the city on January 1. after performing in the city's engineering de- partment for the past II years MT. Nich- olson will accept a position with the Chickasaw Shipbuilding company at Mo- bile, where he will have charge of the building of the two towns.
 MT. Nicholson's resignation was handed terday. First entering the service of the city as inspector in the engineering de- partment in 19o0, Mr. Nicholson gradually advanced. He was appointed city engf- neer for the city in 1908, and he continued to serve in that capacity until 1912, when new commission appointed MT. Ken drck as city engineer. Mir Nicholson be- coming assistant city engineer. For the past three years he has been first assist ant and was in charge of the street and park impr oy ements
 In Mobile MT. Nicholson will have ex- elusive charge of the laying out of the two towns for the Chickasaw company, subsidiary corporation of the United States Steel corporation. One of the towns will be erected for whites and the other for colored. He will also be gem eral assistant in the plant erection.
 MT. Nicholson has formed large num- bers of friends during his connection with the city, and deep regret was expressed cn all sides yesterday upon the news of his decision to move to other fields, though congratulations over his promo ton were many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
Administrator H0bbie WiU Address Luncheon of Food
 Preparedness Committee
Chairman John Frye of Executive Committee Has Invited Members of Various Civic Organizations and Clubs to Attend Thursday Luncheon to Acquaint Them
 selves With the Work Done By Local Bureau

point. show the great need of food con- servation and marketing.
 The Wholesale Grocers' association will attend the luncheon. and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce., the Civic association, the Rotary club, the Kiwanis club, the Civitan club and other bodies have been appointed to attend.
 It is generally talked that every coop eration possible must be given the farmer this spring to grow and market foodstuffs While farm products have brought good prices this fall the high price of cotton, it is feared, will cause many to take chances with the boil weeyil and grow less food, so essential at this time
 Jefferson county, usually considered the mineral and coal county of Alabama. has ranked prominently as an agricultural center this year as a result of the work of food preparedness. Jefferson county produced more sweet potatoes than any county in the state The latest estimate shows that Jefferson county produced 916,- 610 bushels. The county also ranked sec- ond in the production of Irish potatoes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
CENTRAL PARK IS ID HAVE PAVING
 LAID ON STREETS City Borrows Additional S10O,000 for Operating Elk penses-ROutine Mat
 ters Passed On

A number of citizens of Central Park appeared before the city commission yes terday morning, declaring in favor of an ordinance to pave streets in that section' and the city engineer was instructed to draw up ordinances for paving all of the streets complained of, and action will be taken at the meeting of the board next Tuesday. The commission made special trip to Central Park last Friday to near the opinion of the residents on the issue.
 Upon the motion of Commissioner Brown, the services of A. J. Hall, inspec- tor of weights and measures, will be dis continued after December 10 He will be succeeded by J. B. Smiley.
 The city engineer recommended to the commission that buildings at 916 South Twentieth street and 1927-29 North First avenue, be condemned, under section 4SS of the city code. The property owners were notified to appear before the com mission on December II and show cause why the structures should not be de- stroyed.
 The board also authorized the president to borrow for the city $100,00O for 60 days.
 A resolution was also adopted to give Edward w. Bemis a promissory note, payable January 10. for $5,o92.60 for serv- ices rendered in the telephone rate in- yestigation.
 Sums of s1750 and s24,ooo were appropri- Rted to J. T. Doster and the Birmingham Realty company respectively. for the pur- chase of certain property for school pur- poses.
 number of petty matters came before the board, but aside from the above men, tioned only routine business was trans acted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-05
TOM OWENS GIVES
 UP TO THE SHERIFF
Kills Negro With Knife After Both Had Fired Away All Their
 Ammunition

Tom Owens, negro alleged to have killed James White.- negro, with knife at New Merkle. voluntarily surrendered to Sherin T. J. Batson in his office Monday afternoon. He had succeeded in eiuding several of the deputies during the morning
 From all the information obtainable the two negroes engaged in difficulty sunday night and upon meeting Mon day morning beth opened fire with shot guns, firing until ont of shells, but without inflicting serious injuries. It is alleged that after that they discarded the guns and engaged in hand-to- hand combat in which White was killed by Owens with 2 knife