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The Washington times., 1918-04-12
FOUR MEADE MEN
SIP, VANILLAFOR
ITO; SEE SIGHTS

CAMP MEADE, Nd. April 1a.-Lit-
tie green lizards wiggled and danced
window panes bulged like rubber. long
tables tilted up at the end. the timber
ed ceiling and the wooden floor blend
ed, and then everything began to spin
all that happened because vanilla
for 1l0 was consumed by four soldiers
and the four soldiers were seeing the
LOG who were absent and seeing and
hearing others things equally perplex-
ing.
This happened in one OF. the bar
racks while al were off on the Balu'
more hike, except the four left be-
hind to keep house. They were left
without a cook because the cook is
too important to leave behind. Life In
q kitchen without q cook made the
four feel just like mice when the cal
is away. They made of each meal a
great adventure, studying from the
books and charts the things they
were entitled to. At first they did not
succeed so well.
Canned goods were there in abund-
ance and required little culinary skill
other foods filled the big gaps, but
the men yearned for some of the good
puddings that the cooks would serve
IL there. Thus they were led to dc
q little research work, and found that
vanilla Is one OF the most pleasing oi
flavoring extracts. They tried II on
various things, and finally tried II
on its own account.
As they tasted it the number OF
those present seemed to increase
Finally II seemed that everybody was
back there again, all jolly, lively. and
all anxious for a sip OF vanilla. Thus
a great deal was required. After the
vanilla was gone. the big bottle empty
the thing that was only an illusion
became a reality. The company die
come back. The 106 returned from
Baltimore.
is what the men said when they noted
the gleeful glitter in the eyes of the
four housekeepers. Some of those who
tasted the vanilla felt strange pains
afterward. They began to regret. II
was partly stomachache ana partly re-
morse, but the real cooks, who knew
the cause, gave the fellows a scare BY
telling them that the bottle had beer
doctored TO prevent anybody from
tampering with 1t.
One OF the men did insist on describ
ing his agonies. and was sent to the
base hospital. Others were detained
in the guard house.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
PATRIOT II YEARS OLD
WANTS To FIGHT KAISER

Father Time has disciples in WASH
ington who are as willing as their
younger rival, Youth, in going to the
mat with the Kaiser. Harken, ye
youthful slackers and slickers.
Three score and seventeen years
have thinned and whitened the hair OF
II. A. Ballinger. but II has neither
changed the fighting blood's course
or eXtinguished the martial spirit.
At the time when the majority of
mankind have completed their allot.
ted span OF life and and are approach.
ing the threshold of eternity. this
valient American wants to be among
"the first to fight'-a marine.
Regulations are regulations-so the
marines turned him down. and the ap-
plicant, with the snow of many win
ters resting but lightly on his stal.
wart frame, is out for a berth in any
lighting branch OF the service. Bal
linger won't give his home address
until he is accepted. He's a fighter
and has views upon the war which.
IL, needed, would send shivers down
the spines Of his brethren throughout
the land. Patriot Ballinger advo-
Gates conscrlption laws including
boys OF twelve and men of seventy
five years.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
MEADE TANK UNIT
NOW IN FRANCE TO
TREAT EN- ROUGH

CAMP MEADE. April l2.-The
aTreat EN- Rough" tank unit is over
there,
Word has been received at the camp
OF the arrival abroad of the Neare
-ei1fs-s who volunteered for tank
service here. and who left for France
almost a month ago. With them they
carried their flag of battle-the chief
feature of which WAS the figure of a
cat rampant, with the motto, Treat
EN- Rough"
The tankeurs will probably see
action against the foe before long.
Not all are men from Camp Meade, as
tank volunteers from other national
army camps were merged with the
Meade men into one regiment-the
tank regiment.
More promotions in the quartermas-
ter corps were announced yesterday.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
PAcIFIsT BISHOP PUNISHED.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE resig-
nation OF Bishop Paul Jones, OF the
missionary province OF Utah, has
been accepted by the house OF bishops
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church.
following an inquiry into the bishops
alleged activities in questionable
organizations" and alleged pacifist
utterances. He will retain his rank.
but will be assigned 40 some other
branch OF work.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
ADVERTISEMENT
DANISH CATARRH
Breathe Hyomei for Two Minutes
and Stuffed Up Head Will
Get Relief,

II you want 10 get relief from ca
tarrh, cold in the head or from an
irritating cough in the shortest time
breathe HyOmei.
II will clean out your head in two
minutes and allow you 10 breathe
freely.
Hyomei will end cold in one day.
IL Will relieve you or disgusting
snufhes. hawking. splitting and OF
fenslve breath in a week.
Hyomei H. mad" chiefly from a
soothing, healing, germ killing anti
septic. that comes from the eucal ptus
forests OF inland Australia. where
CatHTTh, asthma and consumption
were never known To- exist
Hyomci is pleasant and easy to
breathe. Just pour few drops into
the hard rubber inhaler. use as di
Tcctcd and relief Is .lm"st certain.
\ complete HyOmei Outfit. includ
ing inhaler and one bottle of Hyomei
costs but little at druggists every
where and at D'Donnelrs Drug Stores
II you already own an inhaler you
can get an extra bottle OF Hyomei
at druggists.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
BUY BONDS; ESCAPE FINE.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 12-The
choice OF investing 500 in Liberty
bonds or paying the. prescribed pen
atty was given Oscar Cheney and his
two brothers. OF Forsyth. Ca, when
they appeared before Maj. d. F. Nc
Clathey. executive secretary of the
State Food Administration. on q
charge OF having an excess supply
OF flour In their possession. They
purchased the bonds.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
VICTIMS OF OIL FUMES
ON ship REACH PORT

AN ATLANTIC PORT. April r.
The bodies Of two civilians who lost
their lives in oil fumes in the hold OF
a small steamer in Government serv-
ice. were brought here today, and
with them the body OF Felix Tasko ow-
sky, navy quartermRster, who lost
his own life In trying to same them.
Tho civilians were doing repair
work on the steamer when overcome
by oil fumes. The quart-rmaster vol
unteered to enter the hold. where he
found the men unconscious. As he
was being drawn to the deck with
one OF the repairers in his arms, he
lost his hold.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
SEEKS TO DISSOLVE
BELCOURT CORPORATION

Declaring she Is practically the
owner OF Belcourt Seminary, Thir-
teenth and Gifard streets northwest,
and that her position as head Of that
corporation entails making out tax
reports and paying taxes that would
be unnecessary and avoidable under
ordinary circumstances, Mary 3. SOM
ervell has filed a court petition
asking the dissolution OF the corpora
ton She asks that the assests be
turned over to her.
At a meeting. OF the board OF d.
rectors April /, 1918, 1T is alleged by
Attorneys RalstOn and Richardson.
who represe pta8IIss Somervell, it was
decided to ask for dissolution. The
concern was incorporated in the Dis
tTict in May 1906.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
Army to Clip Horses
Names to Get Hair
To Make Into Rope

The War Department wants
horse hair for rope.
So II ordered today that horses
names be kept clipped and tho
hair saved. Later the hair Will
be converted into tough rope.
Shortage Of hemp for manila
rope is behind the need for the
new variety.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
OFFICERS IN FIELD
NOW WILL GET PAY
FOR HOUSE RENT

Thousands of officers Of the army
and their dependents will be relieved
financially by the final passage of
the uch-discussed bill providing for
COMMUNICATIONS pay for Of
ficers in the field.
The measure has been passed by
House and Senate. and after formal
tiles OF signature by the Speaker and
The Washington times., 1918-04-12
GIVEN HONORABLE DISCHARGE

Brig. Gen. James w. Lester. OF Ken
lucky. and Brig. Gen. Roger ID. VIII
IIams. New York, have been honorably
discharged from the army after fall
ing to pass the physical examination.
The Washington times., 1918-04-12

Swift & Conpany's sales OF heef in Wash
inRton D. C.. for the week ending Saturday,
Arr1l G. 1913, averaged as follows: Domestic
beef, 1LTS cents per pound.-Advt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
CLAIMED HE DIDN'T
KNOW LAW WAS VIOLATED

Magistrate Barnet GluckInan yester-
day afternoon heard the case of Norman
Vandome, proprietor of tho wine and
Iiuior store at l02-IW Market street,
charged with violating the State law re-
garding the advertising of sales OF wet
goods" in dry" territory.
II was brought out ut the hearing That
Miss Daisy Gordon, one Of the performers
at one of the shows at the fair now being
held Mt Elsmere, entered Vandome's store,
seeking advertisements to be placed inside
of the show tent at the fair The price OF
these advertisements was SO Mr.. Van
dome gave her 80 and she painted an oil
cloth sign, which she pinned outside OF the
tent.
Frank f. Haley, representing the Law
and Order Society, testified that he went
into the tent during one Of the perform
anccs on Monday afternoon and saw the
sign. He then sought the person re-
sponsble for the act and Immediately
after the performance took the sign down
Miss Gordon told about obtaining the
advertisement
State Detective Frank w Mccoy, who
made the arrest, on warrant sworn out
by Mr. Haley, testified that the defendant
told him that he did not know the far
grounds were in dry" territory
Magistrate Gluckman fixed bail at $500
Mr. Eandomc being held for the grand
jury Philip l.. Garrett is counsel for the
defendant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
Precaution With ConSe rvation.

Light less nights are now IN vogue IN
Wilmington that Is. several nights in the
week during which tho public street
lighting is restricted as far as possible in
order 10 conserve the coal that otherwise
would he consumed in generating the
customary amount Of electrical current
In consequence, Market street and other
streets On the ''hghtlcss nights, are not
Illuminated 10 the extent 70 which our
people have long been accustomed.
But tins i a condition 10 which We may
ar submit with cquammty with one
provi<o. That here be no serious ~klmp-
inc If lights III intersections along Market
street where travel IS congc>rcd at All
/ hours III thc dar and untll late II night
Take. for example the Intersection oi
Fourth ari Market streets i ~ point
of trolley inc connection Passengers coz
crccatc there Ia tahc cars ln aLi iour d.rcc-
fi0ns Car, from four directions discharge
passengers there The DnlaH arc Crty and
New Castle Inc brings "a and takes away
MANY travcIcrs Here is q congestion Of
traffic, an unusual As>cmblagc ot people
Il is not well to have such point in
obscurity at nights On the contrary,
there should he ample light, IN order to
avert the possibility Of accidents
And so with at least TWO other points
Of assembiagc and transfer Eighth and
Market and Tenth and Market streets.
BIZ a judiclous arrangement Of the cut
tng of Of service at other places, It
should be possible to keep these inter
sections lighted to the extent Of assurance
Of comparative safety without incrcas-
ing the consumption Of electric current,
and there is q practical argument TO this
end: Accidents at these functions due 10
lack Of lights nigh; mulct the city heavily
in actions for damages.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
PRESS COMMENT.
THE STACKER ROUNDUP.

This city has afforded fairly sale
hiding place for thousands of men who had
failed to comply with the sclectIvc-scrvIcc
regulations MANY of them were wiliul
offenders who sought to escape detection
in the crowd and SO cvadc the draft.
Some, no doubt, through ignorance or
carclessness, neglected their duties,
poor excuse in these times
Only a casual search has been made
heretofore by the police for men OF draft
age who had not registered or filed their
questionaires. A general roundup OF
slackcrs and dclinquents was certain to
Yield remarkable results. Repeated
warnings had not been taken very Serious
". Little progress had been reported
here or elsewhere in clearing the records
Of local boards. Few arrests had been
made, and among the thousands OF regis
trants at fault relatively few had presented
themselves voluntarily. When the net
was cast yesterday many men for the
first time seemed to realize that they
faced very serious charges
The strict enforcement of the law has
been DELAYED many months, and the
effect has undoubtedly been to encourage
thousands Of draft-dodgers to believe
that they were secure against arrest and
to influence others in violating the law.
The number of men obtained for military
service is important in itself. More I'M
portant will be the convection creatcd
in the public mind that compulsory
service is To be implied vigorously and
that for shirkers and dcscrters there IS
no longer immunity New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
AMERICAN RIFLEMEN.

In reports coming from various sources
from the 'front.' IN France, one fact stands
out clearly among all others and, Incl
dcntally. is oftencSt mentioned by military
authorities and war correspondents who
arc not Americans These seem to hc
unable to overcome their surprise at the
accuracy with which the American in
fantrvman fires his rifle The American
accepts American accuracy IN rifle hrc
very much as a matter Of course. but our
Allies continue to marvel. And again
and again the reports have Indicated
that it was the deadly certainty of our
shooting which brought success 10 the
American infantry both in offensive and
defensive campaigns
The Germans themselves have pro
fcsscd amazcment that soldiers, however
long and thoroughly they may be trained,
can master sufficient calmncSs and stcadi-
ness in the heat and fury Of battle TO
shoot with the precision which character
izc the American rifle fire. Why!
exclaimed one French general, We are
told, no matter how hard they arc pressed
or are pressing, these Americans actually
take definite and deliberate aim The
enemy has found this out to its cost.
Wave after wave of It's most dependable
shock troops has hccn broken N attack
hy the infantry rife FIRE Indianapolis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05

lean heart. Here was a demonstration OF
Democracy. Every people in the city's
life were represented among the young
singers-thcrc were no restrictions, no
class lines. Possibly in no other country
in the world would such gathering be pos
siblc, Nowhere else would there be such n
perfect sense Of freedom such an absence Of
restraint. 1t was typical American audi
cnce, bright, apt, intelligent, m-
though undrilled, it was capable of meet
ing every demand of its leader, singing
with intelligence, precision and fcrvor of
trained and seasoned vocalists.
Children carrying flags of the Allies
and of course the stars and stripcs-and
appropriately garbcd, lent brilliant notes
OF color to the big and animated picture
and an air of patriotism rs we'll. 1t was
| an indcscribably memorable nIght-the
| singers. the auditors and the occasion
and rs they sang old melodies or our ma
tional song. they impaired to the auditors
! a renewed sense or understanding oi
what America stands for, and the glories
of n free people.
Doubtless many in the big throng
could not refrain from inwardly register
| ing a note of gratitude to Tim who has
so guarded and protected our Republic,
or considering from what would be the
| fate of those children, in common with
all the other millions of American boys
and girls, were they forced under the
| domination of the horrible Hun. There
was perfect freedom, intelligence, rcccph-
vity. animation. initiative. Here all mot
| at a simple service of sOng-song IN the
sweet treble of vouth-that inspired the
audience to renewed appreciation of
! their duties to the country and impaired
! them a still loftier, noblcr deeper patn-
otism and reverence for our land. There
was no housekeeping, = no worship of an
unworthy leader; just love for one an
other and love for their country which
is proving itself more worthy, day by
dav, in keeping other nations INTO the
paths of freedom, peace and prosperity,
sharing her blessings with all mankind
So the gains ofor Democracy have been
great in these last two or three DAYS, not
only in achievement on the battlefield,
but in these home demonstrations, which
are showing how grateful and blessed we
are as people and nation, and how
ready are all 10 defend our heritage
Truly, IN after years. when the pangs
Of sorrow an, lcsscncd. il may he declared
that the war had not been in vain. i has
shown America how to tind her real self.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
Don't Let Soap
Spoil Your Hair

When vou wash your hair, be careful
what YOU Use. Most soaps and prepared
shampooS contain too much alkaii. which
i very injurious, as i dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing TO Use Is Just plain mul-
sined cocoanut oIi, for this Is pure and
entirely grcasecss. Its very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get this
at any drug store. and few ounces viii
last the whole family for months.
Simply molstcn the hair with water
and rub 1t in. about a teaspoonful IS all
that IS required It makes m abundance
Of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thor
oughIv, and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly and is soft
fresh looking. bright fluffy, wavy and
easy to handle Besides, 1t loosens and
takes out every particle Of dust. dirt and
dandruff
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
THE NEW CONTEMPTIBLES.
Ry Beatrice Barry.

Regard them not. the Kaiser yawned,
"bccausc the lust fer gold
That has them firmly IN lts clutch will
never loose It's hold
They max stop mnflng money long
enough 10 call me Hun
But what care We for opli hcts' They Il
never tire gun
Tell that 70 Your well-trained, precise,
uuthInklng war machines,
Who had thc grave misfortune To en-
counter oEr Marines
Relate il at tho Marnc which saw your
second big defeat
The Mills 81 Tod are grinding as the
prussian hordes retreat
what can tho, do the German press
inquired with scornfu! sneers,
To beat our mighty army that was
building forty years
Behold tho New Contenptb!es. prepared
- thrash us how
Behold them then and let us know.
what think YOU OF them now
The British crush Your submarines. they
beat you IL the ar,
The "ldiotIc lafkee nov Is prlned TO do
hlS share
We're in And We will carry on until the
sun shall shine
Upon old Glery brilliant folds, re-
hccted III the khinel
Full slow to draw the sword were We, but
now the die Is cast
The tongue the Prussian understands we
speak to him At last.
Now We will fight, and We will die. but
right must surely win,
And though We start Somewhere IN
France we'll finish In Berlin!
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
Need Men For War Work.

Community Labor Board No /, of
the United States Employment Service,
comprising the city Of Wilmington,
Brandywine and Christiana Hundreds,
requires Mt once large number Of
workrnen for essential Industries War
work must be given right Of way It.
has been decided TO call on chauffeurs
Of pleasure cars and on trucks not en-
ploycd 10 haul war material 70 volunteer
their services Other classes Of workmen
will be specified from time to time
All men engaged IN driving pleasure
cars. who can secure release from present
employment to do work in shipyards
and muntion factories, arc requested 70
register at once They should call at
the office Of the Community Labor
Board, T. S Employment Service,
Sixth and King streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05

Once more comes the admonition TO
do your Christmas shopping early
Certainly. Start night in now, and get It
out Of the way as soon as possible. But
do not think Of cutting it out altogether.
Even though wars GRIM vi>age scowIs
over most OF the habItablc earth, there
should be no disposition to crowd out
Christmas especially Christmas for the
children wherever it Is possible 10 have
reasonable enjoyment of the great oc-
casion. And we may send little Christ
mas to the children Of Europe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest.
AFTERWHILE.

The world was full o. gladness
Till the wnr came on
Now there's much o. care an sadness
An the old-time laughter's gone.
But we'll bring it back TO smllin'
Under sunny skies an blue.
High the good things will be pil,n'
When the war IL through.
There1I be gIadncss here tomorrow,
When the war is done;
Mother hearts shall know no sorruw,
And no pining for n son.
We shall hear the old-tine laughter
Aad the old-timc singing, too;
Love ard peace shall cheer US after
Freedoms struggle time Is through.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
THE REAL ISSUS

Every man should understand what
Is the real issue Of this great war 1t
IS not the conflict Of mere questions,
but Of tendencies and attitudes. 1t
involves I'll the issues hanging over
Human destiny 1t Is a conflict between
materialism and spirituality, between
cruelty and humanity, between mill
tarism and civic righteousness, between
diplomacy and brotherhood, between
lntempcrance and sobrlcty between pTeJu-
dice and caudor. between dcspotism and
freedom, between selfshness and nobility.
We take these issues from the war
situation itself They touch American
life al all points The result Is going 10
affect he moral and social position of
ever, man and woman in tins and every
other country Il IS for tins that so much
blood Is split, 50 many prayers ascend,
80 many generous sentiments are awaken
ed. II Is way for human love and duty,
and whoever Is out OF 1t III any sense
hlnders human progress. 1t Is not merely
an international question but a personal
one are YOU for God or the Deyil?-
Ohio State Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05
THE EVENING SMILE.
MADE A DIFFERENCE.

Frank c. Daley, attorney, tells the
following, and vows 1t Is a true tale :
An indianapolis business man OF
mature years received n letter from
his secretary, and after trying IN VAIN
TO read the written words, told the
secretary to send 1t to Fort Wayne,
whence il came. and TO inform the sender
he had better learn to write.
"But, sir, this is letter you wrote
and sent to Fort WAYNE, the secretary
replied. They sent it back, saying
they could not make 1t out.
Well send it back and tell them TO
learn 10 read, thundered the boss
Indianapolis News
"Don't Won think Brown is inclined TO
daily with the truth Il don't think he
ever touches it Boston Transcript.
Don't worry So about the cooks i'm
pudence. Maria Don't take any notice OF
her. Il have Ia; she' $ Just gwen 1t. -
Baltimore American
Teacher with steak at As cents n
pound what would four pounds and n
half come to- Johnny They wouldn't
come to our house Boston Transcript
(Which will Won do inquired Mean
dcrlng Mike work OF light Fightin Il
come easiest replied Flooding Pete. i
always did feel like fehtin every lime
ANYBODY Offered me work " Washington
Star.
do YOU believe IN the good effects Of
castigatIon in bringing up your children
NO. don't believe IN none Of these
ncw-fangled fadz | think nothing 50
good rs a regular oldfashioped licking i
Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05

"The Watch on the Rhine has more
significance now than ever before, al
least since the days when tic great
Napoleon easily led his victorious armies
from Paris to Berlin Il Is a most painful
and anxious watch. too with the watchers
in constant alarm over the probable ap-
pearancc Of tie Allied invaders, IN force
sufficient to carry them across the stream
and land them firmly on German terri
tory
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-05

II is said the German generals are puz-
zled over the strategy Of Marshal foch-
And no doubt il Will be The policy Of the
great French commander to keep them
puzzled and meanwhile to pound them
numerically at every promising point
along the entire Inc