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The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

Rear Admiral Austin N. Knight, Of
the line, and Capt william R. Du-
Bose. Of the Medical Corps, whose
dates Of precedence are June q and
October l& 1se, respectively. are the
nrst running mates. Rear Admiral
Dewitt c. Coffman. of the line, and
Capt John r. Martin. Of the Pay
Corps, are the second pair. whose
dates Of precedence are June and "a.
is72. respectively. Precedence of ad-
mirsls and vice admirals Il governed
BY dates Of appointment a. such.
ese
United States Naval Academy Order
No. ~ has been issued. as follows:
The graduation exercises will be
held In Dahlgren Hall on Thursday.
June q, at 1890 a. m.
All persons attending the exercises
are requested to arrive In Dahlgren
Hall in time to be seated prior to the
beginning of the exercises.
Upon the completion Of the exercises
the Official party will depart frst.
Uniform-white dress.
z. w. EBERLE,
Captain, United States Navy,
Superintendent
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Recruiting Eforts,

Notwithstanding the fact that the
current week was set aside by Presi-
Dental proclamation as Army Re-
cruittng Week, the results obtained
thus far are very discouraging. Just
why the young men Of America are
slow to join the colors may be ex-
plained in various ways and each
section Of the country would probably
show q different cause.
Here In Washington, however, there
Is one outstanding feature which par
tally explains the small number that
have enlisted 1t Is the half-hearted
method that has been used to secure
the recruits. Early in the week figures
were published showing that this city
needed SsS recruits to supply its quota
to the army. This would mean about
s. day during Recruiting Week.
. Thus far, however. nowhere near
this number have enlisted.
Contrast this showing with that OF
80 NofoAy Unit VI Nuc OlslEtCI VA
tionaI Guard There was no Presi.
Dental proclamation in this instance,
just a determined effort on the part
Of the men in the cavalry to swell
their ranks. AS a consequence the
cavalry has secured many times the
number Of recruits this week as has
the regular army.
The reason for the discrepancy lies
IN the fact that the army recruiting
campaign was announced, and so far
as the District is concerned the an
nouncement is all that has been done.
The District cavalry. however, has
brought forward an organized cam
paign assisted by Red Cross nurses,
moving pictures, girls from the Ma
tional Training Camp and various
other adjuncts.
A number of people will say thai
these methods are sensational and
that the organization Of our armed
forces should not be accomplished
By such means. The Herald contends
that the recruiting Of the armed
forces of the United States is the
most sensatio&al subject in the
country today and should Be met BY
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
A PRESCRIPTION.

Do the noises Of the city seem to
crate upon your nerves?
Do the slightest little troubles make
you fight?
Do your thoughts, that sped so truly,
run to angles and to curves
Does your engine get to knocking
in the night?
Why, it's nothing, kid-it's nothing
only just you're out of whack,
And it's time for you to cut the busy
plan;
Take your pipe and tobacco, hit the
footless woodland track,
Try to harmonize your feelings, whilst
you cook your evening snack,
With the sizzle Of the bacon in the
pan.
Leave your Busy Self behind you, bid
your Worried Self "good-day," I"
Bang your desk on all your troubles
and your frets-
Let your range be some old balsam
In the hazy far-away
Where the sun Of Discomfort and
worry sets;
Go to sleep when night reminds YOU,
eat when hunger bids you to,
Let your idol be your blackened cof-
fee can
On your marrow bones before II, Life
will take a brighter hue.
And you'll chord the song that's sing
ing In the happy heart of you,
With the sizzle of the bacon in the
pan.
I'm averse to modern music such As
soothes the savage breast
It's cross between a saw-set and q
screechl
And it isn't worth the trying for q
man as you're distressed,
For the spot where you are 1t cannot
reach
What you need Is aimless ranging
over pathways rough and long,
And to cut away from all this busy
plan;
When you're back want to see you,
newly made and tanned and
strong,
For it's good to meet q fellow who has
heard the wholesome song
OF the sizzls Of the bacon in the pan.
JohnS D. Wells.
Buffalo Evening News
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

Some progress has been made in
esta ablishing dollar exchange in South
America. Leopold Frederick. q high
authority upon foreign exchange. who
was able partially to establish dollar
! exchange in Chill with excellent re-
suits. Others have in some measure
secured the establishment Of the dol
lar exchange. But with the coming
of a piece OF money of the established
value of one-fifth OF the American dol
lar, which would pass current in the
United States and in South America,
long step will have been taken in
stimulating increased commerce be-
tween the United States and South
American countries.
The public has little knowledge of
the extent to which research work in
laboratories Is now being carried on
with the intent that there may be
established in the United States in
dustries which formerly were almost
exclusively controlled by Germany.
Some day the men of science will be
able to tell the world that they have
discovered new methods and new ma
terial whereby newsprint paper can
be made at greatly decreased cost.
for some time studying potash possi-
bilities of the United States. Re-
Gently in this column 1t was reported
that the government experimental
work on the Pacific Coast and pri-
vate capital were extracting potash
others are undertaking to secure to
commercial advantage the potash
which is in feldspar. Efficiency and
research have also recently made 1t
clear that potash can be recovered
from clay dust which heretofore was
scattered to the winds in the manu-
facture Of cement, and also from iron
Stag. One Of the authorities says
that It was by mere chance that
the discovery was made that by cleo
clay dust driven on from the clay
in the manufacture Of cement, could
be recovered. The amount in each
instance is not very large, although
in the aggregate in view OF the enorn-
Gus amount of cement which is made
in the United States, a considerable
quantity of potash may be and is
now obtained from what was form
erly waste product The first by
product potash plant built in con-
coast. Professor John J. Porter, vice
president of the very large cement
works at Hagerstown, Md, journeyed
to the Pacific coast in order to in
vestigate this by-product potash plant
satisfactory that the Hagerstown
establishment put up a by-product
potash plant so successful in its re-
suits as to encourage the hope that
other cement manufacturing plants
will establish similar by-product
plants.
We have in the United States. then.
in kelp, in feldspar, in alunite, In the
dry beds Of former lakes in the far
west, in what was formerly q waste
product in the manufacture Of cement.
and in iron Stag. resources for potash
making. Although after the war with
Germany is ended, it is inevitable that
we import a good deal Of potash,
nevertheless there is no doubt that
as a result of the war, there has al
ready come the beginning Of potash
producing industries in the United
States. Plenty Of potash means largely
increased crops, and 1t was the use
of potash that made Germany's fields
before the war yield such wonderful
harvests.
HOLLAND.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Within Striking Distance Of the
Enemy

lour pledge to Jofrre has been made
GOOD. American troops are on French
soiI. and more will disembark within
I short time.
what though the first detachment
e small? They are picked men. They
Re seasoned. professional soldiers
They will do honor to their country
They are an earnest of what Is to
oome when the United States gets
iato the war up to the hilt.
Heretofore we have been fighting the
Russian with money; we have been
lighting him with supplies. with mu-
retIons. with resources OF what is in
Truth "the most powerful community
ID the world" now. God willing, we
are going to nght him with our own
fesh and blood.
That is what the landing Of troops
il France means. The first detach-
naent. small as 1t Is. will see service
at the front without delay. They will
b placed somewhere along that gal
Iant line Of PetaIn's which is even
now extending its offensive along the
Chemin des Danes, and which threat
eas to capture Laon. What cheer VIII
come to the Poilu when he sees a por-
tIbn Of his trenches taken over by the
Americans.
When the flash comes over the
cables that the Stars and Stripes is
Heating on the edge OF No Mans
Land. that It is defiantly facing Hin
dsnburg. that 1t is there to stay until
the Hun finally drops the fight. what
thrills will be ours! Even to have the
hrst detachments on French soil Is
enough. In a few days, perhaps. they
wfl march down the Champs Elysees
or through the Luxembourg. amid
such cheerings as Paris has not seen
since Jo1re made his visit to the city
after the Marne had saved 1t from the
despoiling clutch of the invader.
We are In the battle line now. It is
no longer a war afar OF. The Allan
tie Is only a strip Of water, after all,
only a mere matter of geography.
when Americans are in the trenches
We are as close to the war as IL II
were being fought across the Potomac
II Is remote only to those who have
neither eyes to see nor hearts to feel.
We have set our shoulders to the
wheel, and we cannot turn back even
II we would. We must see the thing
through. Nothing less than a full and
final victory is the American aim.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Army and Navy News
Best Service Column In City.
Another sketch Of a prominent army
1. JOHN BIDDLE,

Brig. Gen. JOHN BIDDLE,
Engineer Omeer.
Born In Michigan, February 2, 1859.
and appointed to the Military Acad-
emy from that State in 1S7. In 1881
he was commissioned q second lieu
tenant Of engineers. During the Span
ish-American war, while q FIRST lieu
tenant In the regular establishment.
he was commissioned ieu:ensnt-col-
onel OF volunteers. Gen. Biddle was
the only engineer promoted to be q
general officer in the recent number
advanced to do service in the Euro
pean war.
The long looked-for Register Of the
Commissioned and Warrant OFFICERS
of the United States Navy and Marine
Corps for January !, 1911, is being is-
sued. II contains - pages against
3s5 In the 1916 register. A new table
appears this year which gives the or
der Of precedence Of line officers, and
in addition the names OF the stan Of
ficers Of the navy appear next after
the line officers who are their run
ming mates" for promotion purposes.
under the act Of August =. 1916. Thus
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

They say that DER the scenes OF wa
The singing larks right gaily soar.
And with their morning songs give
- life
TO hearts benumbered by cruel strife.
% Singer Of the Mstin Song
amid such scenes Of grievous wrong
Who shall repay thee for the boon
bf this, thy soul-refreshing rune?
That even IS we press and strive
within our hearts keeps song alive,
Prophetic OF the days to be
when Peace hath won her Victory!
-tCopyright, BIZ
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
HOTEL ALBEMARLE,
Broadway at 54th Street,

HOTEL ALBEMARLE,
Broadway at 54th Street
NEW YORK.
In the center Of the Theater and Automobile
Section.
ROOM RATES PER DAY:
Single room, private bSth-.......... 500 upwards
Double room (fo1 person1, bath. 500 upwards
Sitting room, bedroom and bath. Loo upwards
Special rates b. the week.
THE YARMOUTH:
Directly % the Boardwalk, ATLANTIC CTrY
THE CARLTON:
The only trick hotei In Chelssa
Chelsea Avenue, near Beach. ATLANTIC CITY.
Both hotels are charmingiy situated and an
excellent cuisine and service are maintained At
moderate tariff.
Above hotels under direction q
CHARLES p. ZAZZALI.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

Washington Reborn" is one Of the
fgments Of the imagination which
will furnish light summer reading for
folks who ought to know better.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

The Kaiser has another chance to
gloat. The Red Cross campaign was
another such failure as the liberty
loan.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

The new King Of Greece has sum-
moned Venezelos to form a cabinet.
This does not look as though he were
going to follow in his fathers foot
steps,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

One thing that T. P. o'Connor may
do in the United States is to show
professional Irishmen what a real
Irishman looks like.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

Frank Tinney says that America is
so worked up over the war that
even the horses are chewing their bit.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

We have still another evidence that
the press is patriotic enough to keep
a secret without the assistance of CEN
sors.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

Washington is quite a ways behind
in her quota for the regular army.
Enlist today.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

From all reports EIihu Root stands
as much chance as anyone, Of being
the first man in Russia.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

The Cocchi mystery has been effect
lively solved, but the mystery as to
why the New York police did not
solve 1t appears to grow deeper.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

Some folks who enlisted in the
Coast Artillery because they thought
they would not be sent to France
will have a surprise coming to them.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

The adherents ~ noiseless Fourth
are working hard, but the psychology
Of khaki is going to cause some rum
blings on that day.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

The news that American troops are
on the ground ready to fight should
prove a mighty boost to recruiting.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Water Bill Rules Changed.

District Commissioners yesterday
approved q change in the rules for
paying water bills, making them pay
able In the southeastern and south
western sections Of the city. where
water meters have been installed, on
August I; in the northwestern section,
on November /, and in the northeast
ern part Of the city on February L
The rule up to this time has required
payment Of all bills August ]. The
changes are expected to simplify the
work In the water registrars once.
An electric pen that carbonates
paper over which II passes is the In
ventton OF q native of India
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

sensational methods promulgated BY
someone whose abilities lie In the d.
rection that is needed.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
THURSDAY. JUNE 3, 1911.
A LINE o. CHEER
THE SINGER.

'7attsn especially fE he Washington Herald
By John Kendriek Bangs-
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
Wildwood Manor

Whole block. ocean front. Ca
pacity. 400. Fresh and salt water
IN all baths. Electric elevators.
One block above Wildwoodrs lars-
est ocean pier. American plan.
Coach Wildwood depots. Tennis
courts. Open June 2S. Booklet.
MRS. VIM. R. LESTER, Msr.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28
WILDWOOD. n. J.

sPRING ANp SUMNER RESORT,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-28

The Resort County of q Resort State
Write z. W. FOWkCs. Sea Isle City. n. J.. fos
information about resorts attractions etc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
Lochiel Open-Air School
Celebrates Parents Day

Boys and girls of the Lochiel Open
Air School celebrated Patrons Day this
afternoon with a most interesting pro-
gram. The opening address was made
by DR.. Frederick L. Downes, City Su-
perlntendent of Schools. followed by a
taik on Health" by DR.. Clarence r.
Phllllps, of the State Dispensary. Mrs.
mabel Cronise Jones told of adyan-
tages OF the open-air schools and the
Rev. K. L. Meisenhelder gave a little
talk on Spring" Mrs. Harry q. Kef-
FER, president of the Story Tellers
League, told some delightful stories.
william Hoover sang two solos and
trio of girls from the Walnut Street
school sang two school songs before
drills and exercises by the scholars.
refreshments followed the program.
The program was in charge of Miss
Mary Nj. Snyder. the principal, and her
assistant, Miss Florence Hartman.
Miss Margaret Albright. of New York
CITY, visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. FRANK Commings, ii North Fourth
street yesterday.
street. who has been seriously i'll at
his home, is convalescent
Mrs. Edward Lescure, Sr.. of Hum
mel street. has been removed to the
Harrisburg Hospital on account of n
serious illness.
MRS. Annie Can and daughter. Miss
Anna Gaff. have returned to their home
IN Waynesboro after spending the
winter as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Gaff. of North Eighteenth
street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05

amount was required for the period of
one year from the date the appropria-
tion is made available and added that
it is considered imperative that the
amount be appropriated Immediately
for military expenditures necessary for
the national defense.
Need Money For Navy
To raise the authorized enlisted
strength of the navy and marine corps
to 100000 men and $4,000 men respect
| lively, 5.S55, 762 was asked to remain
available until June 80, 1918.
For actual and necessary eXpendi-
lures for the naval establishment in ad-
dition to any and all other appropria-
tions to be expended at the direction
and in the discretion of the President,
s292, 2,53S,790 was asked with the provi-
sion that limitations imposed by eX-
isting law should not apply to the
expenditure of the fund.
For the coast guard $60000 is asked
to enable it to bring it's present tele-
phone system of coastal communication
to a high state of efficiency. Immedi-
ately the estimates We're referred to
the Appropriations Committee.
To Issue Bonds
Formulation of tax measures for the
war has not reached a definite stage,
but there are indications that the
treasury win endeavor to raise by one
bond issue as much of the $3,400,00O,
900 asked to-day for the army and
navy as cannot be obtained by new
and increased taxation.
Unofficial estimates to federal re-
serve board officials indicate there
would be no great difficulty in raising
SO, 200, 100000 at once by bond issue
at 31A per cent. Governors of the
banks now in session here discussed
the contemplated issue to-day and the
TT .. A - 4 fNfNa
half per cent, rather than thre per
cent, was favored. The general opin-
ion was that the first issue should
bear the same interest rate as con-
templated for subsequent issues.
To Increase Taxes
Through present internal revenue
taxes the government will obtain ap-
proximately $750,000,000 this yeaE
Suggested increases in the inheritance
tax rate alone, it is estimated, would
increase the return from that source
alone to 100000. One plan be-
ing considered is to raise the rate of
taxation on large estates up to 80 per
cent.
The income tax. under existing
rates, will yield approximately SS25,-
100000 this year. Lowering of the
exemption to $4,000 and increasing
the rate on large incomes-one of the
proposals under consideration-woul
swell the sum to vast figures as to the
aggregate of which there are wide
spread differences of opinion. 1t was
thought that a lowering of the eX-
emption to $4,000 would increase the
governments revenue through this
channel at least S100,000,000 annual
ly at the present rate.
Increased taxes on distilled liquors,
beer and tobacco also are under con-
sideration..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05

fered only on the most exclusive
models. a band of fiat uncut jet un-
derneath the brim with a jet quill
jauntily placed in Scotch effect form
the only trimming. Cther models OF
equally correct design are shown in
charming assortment at prices less
than half what is asked for the orig
lnals in Fifth avenue shops.
New Collars of Georgettc
Just S1.00 is the Interesting price
asked for some of the loveliest georg-
ette collars which have been shown
this season and this splendid value
is offered at the Woman's Exchange
Third street at Herr, in connection
with their charming showing of Eas-
ter neckwear. The Gaintiest of fine
tucks, combined with several deeper
folds, and pretty rows of hemstitch-
ing form square design, which en-
phasizes the smart cut of this sailor
collar, and the georgette used is of
excellent quality. Dainty edges of lace
are used on other collars, while insets
and borders of colored georgettes give
distinction to many of the new models.
Spring Draperies
Charming new fabrics for spring
draperies, cushions and upholstery are
shown now at the Blake Shope, 225
North Second street. The colorings are
as restful and airy, in suggestion, as
the linen finish is cool and practical,
in fact, and they seem delightfully."-
suited for combining with reed or
willow furnishings. There is a charm
ing new fabric in gray and yellow
tones, with June roses in medallion
effect outlined in black, while an ecru
with deep blue is very cool and
pretty combination. The designs are
entirely different from anything that
is seen elsewhere, and a number of
these have just been received. Other
fabrics in linen and cretonne are
shown at most moderate prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
DYNAMITE AND
$1O,OOO,OOO HERE
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low the new bridge on the west side of
the Island. 1t is said the discovery
was made by a Cumberland Valley
Railroad officer and the dynamite was
taken to Chambersburg on Monday.
Railroad officers deny the story. How
ever. q man who was present when
the explosive was discovered faintains
the story is true.
Shortly before 1 o'clock this morn
ing Special Ocer Guy II. Dull was MAX
ing his rounds at the west end of the
Rockville bridge. He noticed two men
acting suspicious near the Overview
tunnel and called to them. One of the
men ripped out an oath and fired two
shots at the officer. The latter return
ed shots and the men ran in the di-
rection of Enola. The Harrisburg po-
lice department was notified and kept
a close watch on all night cars from
Enola, but did not locate any suspi-
cious characters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
Is. zasis ! 2zz
Springtime
in the Shops

OF course quantity has nothing to
DO with quality, yet selling in Quanti-
ties often makes it possible to offer
better quality at lower prices, and for
that reason it is interesting to know
something of the tremendous coffee
business done by the Grand Union
Tea Co., eos North Second street.
Every week a shipment is received
which fills their room from floor to
ceiling with bags and bags and bags
of coffee, each bag containing one
hundred pounds, and Lvery week this
vast quantity is sold out and more is
received. This certainly shows how
many people in Harrisburg have found
this coffee satisfactory, and it has
been noticed that nearly everyone who
tries 1t becomes a regular customer.
a Charming Pump
One of the most attractive of spring
pumps is a new model in ivory kid
shown at the Walk-Over Shop, 226
Market street. This shop has made
the new shades. such as ivory. bisque,
Nutan and special combinations of
colors a feature of their delightful
spring displays, and this last addition
to their numerous models ip attractive
styles and colors is ore of the most
pleasing. 1t is a charming shade
which looks we'll with either light or
dark costumes, and this pump is made
on an eXquisitely graceful tapering
last with square throat and Louis
heel and sells for $500.
4 Callot Model
Wonderfully smart in its studied
simplicity is a charming model de-
signed by Callot which is reproduced
in the French room at Astrichs,
Fourth and Market streets. The shape
is unusual and distinctive, the brim
fitting close to the head and then roll
ing out as it reaches the top of the
crown. The entire hat is made of
hand-sewed lisere braid, which is Of