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The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
TOMMY ATKINS GETS
Big BOOST FROM nurse
Writes to Her Sister in Washington
of that Contemplate Little
Army"
SCOTCH HAVE SUFFERED MOST

The English trooper. known-believe
Mr.. Kipling-ln time Of peace as nui-
sance, in time Of war as thing red line
Of 'eroes," and, TO the Kaiser. as that
''contemptible little army" has reached
an eminence in the mind Of the British
public where he may safely say. on his
return to his country, this Is the life"
as witness the following extract from an
army nurse 70 a sister here:
'It is splendid to be in uniform once
more. I expect Cis has told you about
the Tommies we have been nursing. There
are about one hundred in the Territorial
Hospital 50 far, and people are all raving
about them and behaving quite idiotically.
It annoys me. They are people who in
the ordinary way wouldn't sit by SOL
der in a tramcar. Now they are ready to
fall on his neck and kiss him. But Tom
my is the same now as he was before
no better, no worse. ''E amt no thin,
red 'sro, nor e amt no blackguard, too
To quote from my favorite, before the
war twas
For it's Tommy thi.. and Tommy that. an
Chuck him out, the brutsl
But it's "saFior Of bis country'' when
he guns begin 70 shootl
Personally, I'm very fond Of soldiers,
as I've had q lot to do with them, but
then I've always been nice to them in
peace time. One can't help feeling proud
and fearful and happy all at once at the
way they are behaving in this awful war.
Singing and Sarl1ing in the trenches like
a lot Of schooIboys, and. as always, in the
very thickest Of the lighting, the Scotch
regiments have suffered most, especially
the Gordon HiEhlanderS
"And now the enemy are falling back.
May they 20 on fighting and never rise
any mora lot Of bloody murderers.
Aren't you bucked at being British? And
doesn't Belgium run US close for pluckE
They say the Kaiser Is very anxious to
gain the sympathy Of the United States.
How does American feeling lie? Surely
with u.s. Wasn't 1t one OF your great men
who said you were English before you
were Americans?
"I should like to see some OF your pa
pers. We get very little news Every
thing Is censored and there are no cor
respondents at the front It's diflcult to
be patient, but know we shall be top
dog in spite Of reverses. Right always
triumphs, even II worsted sometimes.
Are we downhearted? No! Write soon.
Your affectionate sister"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.
Appointments and Transfers in De-
partent Of Commerce Announced.

The Department Of Commerce made
public yesterday the following changes
IN its personnel;
In the Office Of the secretary. Mrs.
Daisy E. Jones. temporary charwOman,
at $40. has been PROBATIONARY appointed
and Frank T Tracy. clerk, at $780, has
been transferred to the Bureau Of the
Census.
In the Coast and GeOdetic Survey, Err
win Harsch. aid. at 5000, has resigned,
and Robert J. Aud, aid. has been pro-
moted to Sl.000.
In the lighthouse service. probationary
appointments have been given to Hector
H. Miles as laborer In charge Of Peta-
lums Creek Lights, Nos. 2 and s. Cali
fornIa, and to Arthur Herne az assistant
keeper Of Southwest Lodge Light Station,
Connecticut, and Frederick W. NJ. Bur-
meIster has been appointed custodian Of
Cutoff Channel Front and Rear Range
Light Station, Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
PHYSICIANS ARE DESIGNATED
Will Issue Certificates Of Admis-
EI0n to washIaEton Hospitals.

Rockville, Nd, Oct. s.-In accordance
with a law enacted by the last legisla-
ture providing funds for the care and
treatment in Washington hospitals Of the
INDECENT sick of this county. the county
commissioners have designated the fol-
lowing physicians TO issue certificates of
admittance: Drs. Vernon H. Dyson.
James E. Deets, Upton d. Nourse. Clai-
borne H. Mannar, John r. Batson.
Charles H. Nourse, John La Lewis. ].
w. Bird. Horace B. Haddox. William
T. Pratt. Joseph NJ. White, George NJ.
Boyer, and Eugene Jones.
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and disngured. he seemed restless and I
had to be up with him the greater part Of
the nights.
''I applied various remedies without re-
suit. he continued to break out with the
eczema until sent for some Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. used them and the nrst
application eased him. In ten days he was
completely cured" (sined) Mrs. Lizzie
MoHohan, Jan. 2. 1914
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
Samples Free by Mail

Retain your good looks, keep your shdn
clear, scalp clean and free nom dAndru6,
and hair live and glossy. CutacurS Soap.
with an occasional use Of CuticurA Ointment,
will promote and maintain these coveted
conditions in most cases when an else falls.
Besides, in purity. delicate medication. con-
Venience and economy. they meet with ths
approval Of the most Discriminating. Al
though Cuticurs Soap C25c.) and Cutacurs
Ointment C5Oc.) are sold by druggists every
where, { sample Of each with 32-p. skdn
Book viii be sent free upon request. Ad-
dress: " Cuticura, Dept. 7. Boston"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
CHILDREN TO AID WAR ORPHANS
Meetine to BE Held This Afternoon
at wOodwafd & LoGhrop's.

Relief for the war orphans OF Europe
will be the object Of a meeting OF the
children's Aid Society, formed after the
disastrous floods in Ohio q year or 50
ago. to be held this afternoon In the
auditorium at Woodward & Lothrop's.
There will also be reorganization Of
the society.
Several plans will be discussed, among
them series Of luncheons and dinners
to be served TO those interested in the
movement to carry cheer to the little
war sufferers. The entire proceeds will
be devoted to this purpose. Children
from the District. Maryland, and Virginia
win be invited to become active members
Of the Child's Helping Hand Club, or
ganized for q similar purpose. A Scent
piece VIII buy a membership in this
growing circle.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
WILL ASK CHANGE OF VENUE.

The transfer of the German steamer
Kronprinzsssin cecilie. from Bar Har-
Dor to New York, now depends upon the
action OF the courts. The Kronprinzessin
has been attached under suit brought in
the Jurisdiction Of Maine and a change
OF venuS for the suit must be granted
by the court before the vessel can be
removed from its Jurisdiction. 1t is not
anticipated that there will be any difi-
Guilty in arranging this.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10

siner, who hrst undertook to make real
the dream cf an interoceanic canal 20
divide South and North America. and to
Universal Peace
The Commission conferred regarding
the sort OF marble to be used In erect
ing the new Red Cross building.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
CAESAR 10 CARRY EXHIBITS.

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels yester-
day designated the naval collier Caesar
70 carry 70 San Francisco the govern
ment exhibits for the Panama-Pacffc
Exposition, 70 be held at that city next
year. Ihe Caesar can steam up the Po-
tomac to Washington. and viii take On
board the exhibits probably about Decem-
Der 10
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
SEVEN R0BBERIEs REPORTED.
Police Asked to Solve Mysteries of
Petty ThIevery.

The following robberies were reported
to the police yesterday:
Mrs. NJ. Davis. 7Os E street northwest
two rings, two silver purses. and a guam
tity OF clothing.
Hubert Bunyea, 1906 A street southeast
a Reading Standard bicycle, from In
front of 80 F street northwest.
Howard Esterly, 2010 First street north
west. from IL E street northwest, a
black-frame bicycle.
Charles De Vaughn, Sheridan avenue
southeast. stolen from pants pocket, $l5
In bills.
Franklin & Co., 1903 street northwest.
q kodak, valued at SAG, by two young
men, who took II on a counter.
N. Frank & Sons, junk shop, at s15 L
street southwest, a quantity Of scrap
rubber.
Mrs. Harriet Miller, MP F street north
west, a gold watch.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
AMBROSE SAYS NOT GUILTY.
Pleads to EmBe.EIement IndIct-
ment In Criminal Court.

Attorney william Earle Ambrose. who
was indicted recently by the grand jury
on the charge of having embezzled 34.ooy
from the estate Of four orphans, for
whom he had been appointed guardian,
was formally arraigned in Criminal
Court No. 1 yesterday and plead not
guilty He left the court room imme-
diately after. He Is out on bond await
ing trial. which will probably be reached
this fall
Ambrose was accompanied by his coun-
sci, Attorneys James s. Easby-Smith and
H. l. Quinn. II Is claimed by the at
torneys that the eldest OF the four wards
has reached her majority and that she
had received her shsrarof tho estate.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
WHITE WINGS POORLY PAID.
william Nick. Clayton Declares
They shOuId Set Better Wages.

William NICK Clayton, of the Bright
wood Citizens Association, yesterday
championed the cause Of the white
wings" of the street cleaning department
of the municipal government by asking
the District Commissioners to include
in their next budget an item increasing
the wages Of these men, pointing out their
present pay Is not sufficient to provide
suitable living conditions.
THE present pay Of the white wings
Is about Sl.50 a day and they average
about go working days to the year. ag-
gregating about Sfs5. They pay for their
own washing and repairs. The average
annual cost per man for these items will
run about $37 Deducting this amount
from the annual gross wages received
leaves q man net $asS a year." wrote Mr..
Clayton in his petition to the Commits
sioners
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10

would dry up and Get
Bcaly and peel on. then
they would break out
hrssh again He would
scratch them untn his
face would be r1N. Ths
eczema looked angry and
ran blood and corrup-
ton. His face was rcd
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
EeYPTIAN COTTON aETs oALL.
Britain win Help Colony before
Any Foreign Country.

The British cotton factories win en-
deavor to take all the Egyptian cotton
on the market before buying any Amer
ican cotton. according 70 information
reaching the State Department yesterday.
This fact Is REGARDED as an additional
encouragement in the American cotton
situation
II is explained by the British that the
war has necessarily greatly curtailed the
production Of the English cotton mills,
both by the closing Of markets and the
withdrawal Of men for the army. In
asuluch as Egypt is British colony, the
cotton growers.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
Y. N. c. A. INSTITUTE.

Accountancy, StenOgraphy. Book
keeping, Preparatory, Languages,
Mathematics, Physics; LOST GRADES
MADE UP. Day and evening. Exam
pie: Drafting, l year, Sl2.OO. 1875 q
Street N w
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
DRY SCALY. PAIPLES
OVER CHLD'S FACE
Eczema Looked Angry. Face Red
and Disfgured. Applied CUticura
Soap and Ointment, In Ten Days
Completely Healed.

Marpleton. W. Va-"When my Httlo
boy vs. one year old he broke out IN Httls
nne pimples all over his face. ~ time they
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
VACATION TRIPS
40 TO
Der MUDA

Temperature Cooler tn1u at tne
ddIe-AtIantic Coast ResortA
Tsuru Ine. Hotels. shore EzeuEIionA
LoSFest Rates.
sgSEw EETS S. S, BsRudIaR dIsSiassSsa, lsS1s aSss
FS-er-t. .eweut and oaly steamer land-
inr nsSSenrerH nf the deck IN Bermuea
Saffhout transfer
N,oTJTFRBRTDGE 4 CO., Agelfn, 0Mebao
s s. 8 Co, Ltd, - Broadway, New York.
moss = 3. Agency, 511 14th st N. W.
n. q. Hicks. 1905 y 81. y. We Wo1hs
D. C - any Ticket Agent
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10

SINGING, ELOCUTION.
MRS. EMILY FRECH BARNES,
143 I1th st. n. z. Line. 1739.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-10
-ACcoUNTANCY'

ACCOUATANOls
Fundamentals Of AccountancY,
Shorter Courses In Accountancy. Busi-
ness Administrators, Professional C. p.
A Course, Cost Accounting, Law for
Business Men offered. to ~ year
WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF AC-
COUNTANCY. 7. n. c. A. 1dss q
Street N. w.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
BOOtlegger Sentenced.

Stating that he was through with
imposing the minimum penalty on
convicted violators of the liquor law
an dthat they needed stern lesson,
Justice of the Peace l. Mayfeld hand
ed William Howard six-months SEN
tence and $500 fine yesterday. How
ards attorneys, j. F. Seymour Jr. and
o. V. Wilson Immediately gave notice
of an appeal to the superior court.
Bonds which were furnished were fixed
at $1,000 pending the appeal.
Howard was convicted by a jury in
justices court last Thursday of sell
ing spirituous liquors. He was ar
rested some time ago in shack near
Seeley in New River by Undersheriff
Charles Applestill, Deputy Sheriff
Kemp and Deputy District Attorney
II. L. Welch. A great quantity of
whiskey and beer was confiscated at
the time.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
IN MOUNTAINS,
TWO ARE DROWNED AND
CITY Is UNDER WATER

international News Night Service)
Santa Barbara, Jan. &c. "A cloud
burst in the mountains late Sunday
afternoon sent a raging torrent down
through this city and Montecitio, the
exclusive society suburb.
Louis Jones, vice president of the
First National Bank, a millionaire
and his wife were drowned. They Were
walking from the Montecito country
cluk home when they stepped into
an open bridge. Their bodies were
recovered today.
Hundreds of homes were swept
from their foundations and many were
destroyed her. Scores narrowly es-
capped death. Rescue parties saved
hundreds of lives. The estimated loss
is $50C,OOC
The cloudburst occurred at o'clock
and 10 minutes later all the property
in the wake of Mission creek was sub
merged by the flood. Nearly every
bridge in the city and vicinity was
washed out
Ten inches of rain fell during the
storm.
Hotel Potter was surrounded by
water and all homes and business
blocks in tn evicinity we ersubmerged.
of water and Observation-Disclosures
and everything on the east side of
town was under water. Relief par
ties are working to help save the
property.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
Wilson Holds Secret Conference

international News Night Servicel
Washington, Jan. 26.-President
Wilson tonight held conference with
twenty members of the foreign rela-
tions committee. AT the close he
pledged them to secrecy. The known
subjects considered at the conference
were the Mexican situation, Japanese
and foreign peace treaties. 1t is said
the president declined to enlighten
the committee on the future policy of
the government toward Mexico al
though all phases of the situation were
discussed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
FIND NECK is BROKEN
WHEN BODY is EXHUMED

international News Night Service)
Canyon City, Ore, Jan. 26.-When
the body of Mrs. C. E. Potts, whose
husband was arrested in Los Angeles
charged with her murder, was ex,
humed Saturday, it was found her
neck was broken in two places. The
stomach was sent to Portland for med
zeal examination. 1t is reported Potts
collected $4,000 in life insurance, and
then went to California where he had
sweetheart.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
McReynolds Will Force Dissolution

international News Night Service)
Fresno, Jan. 26.-Attorney General
McReynolds will go ahead with the
dissolution of the Southern Pacific
Central Pacific systems, according to
dispatches received from him by Pres
ident Phillips of the chamber of COM
merce today. McReynolds said there
was no other course open under the
Sherman antitrust law.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
Mexican Drowned at Santa Ana

international News Ni;l. Serv'ce)
Santa Ana, Jim. 26.-Frank Rios, q
Mexican, living on the banks of San
tiago creek, was drowned today in
the overflow of water of the Santa
Ana river. The Santa Fe bridge over
the Santiago river is washed out The
rainfall in "a hours was 1,60 inches.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
Briefs From, The World
shed of Sen Diego. The storm was ac-
compan, / by strong wind.

international News Night Service)
San Francisco, Jan. 26.-Scores of
leading Filipino politicians, who are
engaged in creating sentiment in ia
vor of independence for the Philip
pine islands, are paid agents of Japan
and traitors to their own people, ac-
cording to a report circulted in Ma
Mia just before the Pacific Mail
steamer China sailed. The China ar
rived today. According to report
these politicians are seeking Ende-
pendence for the islands in order to
turn them over to Japan.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
$4,000 Pledged

international News Night Scrvice)
Bakersfield, Jan. 26.-The thirtieth
annual meet of the Pacific Coast field
trials club was held here tonight.
$4,000 was pledged to bring here
the all national field trials for 1915.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
japanese Claim Recognition Due

NIStfHI 1NVVUgHTtIOit DUO
international News Night Serv!ce)
Washington, Jan. 26.--It was ad-
mitted at the japanese embassy to-
night that the ovation given tonight
TO the officers and men of the cruiser
lrzuma, was planned here by Ambas-
Sador Chinda, who for severel days
has been in direct communication with
Mexican officials and the japanese
minister. The intention of the demon
was to show that the Jap
2nese are entitled to recognition on
the basis of equality of all nations.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
Tommy Burns Again in Limelight

international News Night Service)
Taft, Jan. 26.-Tommy Burns
knocked out Battling Brant here in
the fourth round of a scheduled ten
rounds bout tonight. Burns showed
dazzling old-time speed. After the
bout he said he would go after Gun
boat Smith for the heavy weight title.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
and Electric Road Washed Out

international News Night Service)
Cotton, Jan. 26.-Two and half
inches of rain fell here in "a hours.
Lytle creek IS out of its banks and
the bridges of the Southern Pacific
and electric lines are washed out.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27

Barneson Head of General Petroleum
international News Night Service)
San Francisco, Jan. 26.--Eugene de
Saba, prior to his departure for Eu-
rope today, resigned as president of
the General Petroleum Company. Cap
tain John Barneson succeeds him.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
Eighteen Boats Sunk

international News Night Servicc)
San Diego, Jan. "a gale struck
the city at midnight last night and IS
small boats were sunk. A terrific
rainstorm followed, being the official
record shower The rainfall in "A hours
was 1.91 inches.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
Plans Laid for
Visit of Editors

In order that the editors of the
state will see every part of the I'm
perial valley during their three days
visit here, February 20, 21 and %,
committee on arrangements COM
posed of valley editors and members
of the county chamber of commerce
have arranged a program which will
keep the scribes on the move.
The event of the visit of the Cali
fornia Editorial association to the I'm
perial valley will be of value which
cannot be estimated. Publishers of
daily and weekly newspapers from
every sectio of the state will be here.
They will view the wonders of the
reclaimed desert and then go home
and publish to their community what
they have seen. In this way, it is es-
timated, everyone who can read in the
state will learn in graphic way what
has been done here and what the fu-
ture holds out. The foreign circula-
tions of these publications will also
carry the Imperial valley message
afar.
The tentative plans for the three
days entertainment are as follows:
Friday:
Arrive in Ell Centre, Friday, Feb
ruary 20.
Breakfast
Autos waiting.
About town.
Trip-Leave about o'clock.
Heber, date farm.
Arrive Calexico, II o'clock.
About town; Mexican.
Arrive C. M. Ranch, 1880 noon.
Barbecued duck dinner
Leave c. M. ranch 1:30 to 2 o'clock.
Sharp heading to see where irriga-
ton water is diverted.
Arrive Calexico again, 4 p. m.
Through No. 6.
Arrive Imperial, brush up, assemble
for banquet at o'clock.
(Train to be moved to Imperial in
mean time and during night dropped
back to Ell Centro).
Saturday,:
Early breakfast at Holtville(O Gin
this case train will be moved over
there and autos will assembly there
during breakfast.
Leave Holtville about 10:3U a. NJ.
through No. or Mesquite lake sec
ton.
Arrive Brawley II o'clock noon. Din
ner 1:30.
Leave Brawley at $3.50 p. m. Re-
turn to Ell Centro.
Rest.
Banquet, z o'clock.
Sunday:
Ell Centro-Breakfast
Washington birthday services, all
churches. Editors filling pulpits if
possible).
Leave Ell Centro at 1890 noon via
Holton Interurban. Dinner at Seeley
at l o'clock. Then to Dixieland and
end Of line, viewing the building of the
railroad to San Diego.
Return to Ell Centro-Supper eight
lunch).
Farewell.
Depart.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
1853 Inches Fell at Ontario

international News Night service)
Ontario, Jan. 26.-The rainfall for
the storm is 4.63 inches. The South
ern Pacific train for Imperial valley.
sent here over the Salt Lake lines, is
held tonight by a washout at Wine
vile, seven miles east of here.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
% Families Homeless in Kern

. Families Homeless in kern
International News Night Service)
Bakersfield, jar. 26.-Twenty-five
sfamilies are homeless, and one is dead
as a result of the flood that broke in
the upper forks of Kern river last
night, reaching here today. Joseph
Bowen, aged 5S, fruit store man.
was drowned near his store. Eight
passenger trains are held here.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27

For photos and picture framing, call
at the new modern studio, third door
west of post Office. Evan V. Davis,
photographer.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27

Campo, jcn. 26.-On the mountains
of San Mego county today there has
been the best rain experio lced for
many months, not simply benefting
the stock raisers, but creating an
abundance of water for the water
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27

The best alarm clock in United
States, Seth Thomas makers, guaran-
teen two years. J. F. Lukens, 522
Main St.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
S60 Per Acre

will buy 80 acres, improved, near FL
Centre. Gage & Wachtel, 514 Main
street.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27
$3.50 Cash

will buy the cheapest close in corner
Gage & Wachtel.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-27

Best equipped and most careful
piano mover. Ed Royce Transfer. tt
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ASSESSMENT MO o

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Special 'Health Warming for Marcl

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LAWSUITS STARTED
BY SISTERS OF THAW

PITTSBURG, Feb. 2s.-Claiming that
several hundred thousand dollars
worth of the securities Of subsidiary
companies of the Standard Oil company
of New Jersey should be credited to
her as income and not as principal, Mrs.
Alice Thaw Whitney, sister of Harry
i. Thaw, filed suit in court here today
against the Fidelity Title G. Trust COM
pany of Pittsburg.
Mrs Whitney alleges that the trust
company, trustee for her under the will
Of her father, accounted to her for
$so6,540 in principal and S12l,754 in
come, but of this. she claims, the value
Of 1897 shares of Standard Oil sub,
sidiaries should have been counted as
income, She also takes exception to
the accounting of 3s2 shares Of stock
or the same companies issued as stock
dividends which the trust company
listed as principal, and to $4,000 cash
dividends Of the Standard Oil company,
also counted as principal.
Her sister, Mrs. Margaret Thaw Car
negie, filed similar action.