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The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
MOTHERS CLUBS TAKE
UP COMMUNITY OPERA
Several Organizations Indorse Produc-
ton of "Martha" in Resolutions
and Will Take Active Part.

The Mothers Clubs and Parent
Teachers organizations of each of the
school divisions in Washington will
take an active part in the promotion
Of the production of Won Flotow's
grand opera Martha" by the Com
munity Singing Society OF the Strong
John Thompson School at the Belasco
Theater May p, % and "a.
Several Of the clubs have adopted
resolutions indOrsing the plans of the
society and representatives of the or
Eanizations attended the rehearsal at
the Thompson school last night
Three boxes for the performance
have been taken by individual mem
hers of the Board of Education Since
the seats went on sale yesterday morn
ing at the T. Arthur Smith establish
ment, 1906 6 street, there have been
orders for fifteen other boxes and for
more than $1,000 worth of seats.
Tickets purchased from members of
the society may be exchanged at T. Ar
thur Smiths for seats. As those Civ
ing the opera simply wish to have
the entrance fees pay its expenses, the
prices for seats have been fixed at
one dollar, seventy-fve and fifty cents.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
BOOSTERS ALL
READY FOR TRIP
VIII Parade City Saturday
Afternoon in Gayly Be-
decked Automobiles.
DEALERS FURNISH CARS
Bands, Moving Pictures, Victrolas and
Other Features Will Furnish
Amusement on River TnP.

With the reservations completed for the
annual booster outing Of the Retail Mer-
chants Association which starts Satur-
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, the booster
committee, Of which Henry Lansburgh Is
chairman, announced that all is in readi-
ness for the trip.
Chairman Lansburgh and Secretary Co.
lumbus visited the dock OF the steamer
Three Rivers yesterday and superintend-
ed the loading Of four wasonloads OF
paraphsrnalia to be used on the trip. This
included the big moving picture machine,
A plano from o. ]. DeMoll &; Co, vic
trolas from E. F. Droop & Sons Company,
and a large quantity OF supplies.
J. a. Finigan of the American Multi
graph Sales Company met with the
booster committee yesterday and decided
on the details for the extra papers which
will be printed on board the steamer. An
entire equipment will be carried along
for this purpose.
Boosters to Parade in Autos.
The boosters will assemble in the rooms
Of the Retail Merchants Association
saturday afternoon at go o'clock, and
will board the automobiles which will be
parked on the south side of Eleventh
street at Pennsylvania avenue. Auto
mobiles have been contributed not only
by the boosters but by leading auto
mobile firms including eighteen cars from
the Winton Automobile Company. Each
car will be supplied with large banners
bearing the name of the Retail Mer-
chants Association, and each booster
will carry an American flag.
The parade will cover the following
routes:
Leaving Eleventh and Penns yIvania
avenue at 3 o'clock, the boosters will go
west on PENNSYLVANIA avenue to East
Executive avenue, north to Fl street, west
Massachusetts avenue. and east on Mass
Irhusetts avenue to Thirteenth. south on
Thirteenth to F. east on F to Tenth
south on Tenth to Pennsylvania avenue
east on Pennsylvania avenue to seventh
north on Seventh to Massa chusetts ave
nue.. and east on MassaC Chusetts avenue
10 Union Station. where the boosters will
leave their automobiles and board a spe-
cial train OF the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
for Baltimore. The boosters will be
transferred from Union Station in Balti-
more to the steamer Three Rievrs by
special electric cars. Capt G. A. BOhan-
non will order up the gang plank of the
Steamer Three Rivers at o'clock.
Plenty of Amusement Aboard.
. With the Retail Merchants Association
band led by Jacob G. Moody, the Imperial
Quartet and other talent, and various
amusements on board. the boosters will
put in a busy period until their return to
Washington at o'clock Monday morn
ing
Practically every participant in the trip
representing the leading business houses
Of Washington, has supplied himself
with souvenirs for distribution in the
territory covered by the trip.
The Washington Herald will issue
special Booster Edition" Saturday to
aid Capital merchants in telling about
the business advantages of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
Won,en's Mew Summer
Shoes, in an Extensive
Shouting at SIS. .OO Pair

At this popular pnce we have put our
strongest efforts for quality. style and distinct
iveness Every model is new, strictly up-to-date
and possesses individuality that your most crit-
icaI judgment will readily proclaim as unusual
No woman can help but appreciate the merit of
the styles.
Charlotte Pumps made on a wel-htting last that
fits snug and without gaping; long slender vamp
and small tongue effect, hand-turn sole and French
Louis heel; may be had in gun metal and patent
coltskin.
Devereux Pumps made with medium vamp and
small tongue and onament hand-turned soles and
self-covered Spanish heels; il patent ooltskin and
gun metal calfskin.
Marbridge Pumps come well up over the instep
and have a very long and delicately lined vamp;
hand-turned soles and self-covered Spanish heels
May be had in gun metal cafskin and patent coltskin
York Pumps perfectly plain and fit well up
over the instep which prevents gaping at side and
slipping at the heel; they have Goodyear welt soles
and Spanish heels May be had in mat Edskn and
patent coltskin.
One-eyelet ColoniaLefect Pumps with small
pointed tongue and self-covered buckle; Goodyear
welt sole and leather Spanish heel
Philadelphia Pumps, made plain with overlap at
nstep and a medium long vamp. Goodyear welt sole
and leather Spanish heel
Third hoor-Tcnh
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
Beautiful New Dresses,
Graduation Frocks and BIouses

Materials of exquisite beauty soness and Lghness are
used in these Dresses and Fock generally termed lingerie
and graduation dresses. They are of beautiful plain nets
lovely embroidered nets fine organdes and voIes net and
organdy combined and white Georgette crepe.
The display the comprehensive and the variety the
greatest have pesented rues cordngs shirrngs
foces overkrts. tered skirts is an undeniaby pretty
collection of White Dress fashions Some of the skirts are
wired In contrast the skirts are the cIoe-ng bodices
generally made with the utmost simplicity.
Attention also called the dresses for afternoon even
ing and dance of silks plain coos stripes and combi
nations; Smart Street Frocks and Sport Frocks
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11

CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.
granted First Lieut.. Louis L. Psndston, Coast
Artillery CORPS.
50 much Of paragraph 3. special orders No lO5
May T. 1876. War Department, as relates to Capt
Edgar King. Medical Corps, Is revoked
Capt. James D. HeySingsr. Medical Corps will
proceed TO Fort Bliss, TeT.. and report in person
To the oommanding officer Of that post for tempo
duty at the base hospital and by letter TO the
commanding general, Southern DEPARTMENT.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
NAVAL ORDERS.
MONENIENTs a VESsEIS


Albany sailed for san Francisco, May g: Are
thUa sailed for Norfolk, MAY 9: Bruhls arrived at
CrstObal. May 10; Columbia arrived at Hampton
Reads, May 3; CulzCa sailed for SantO Domingo
City via Cape HaitiCn May 8; D-3 sailed for Block
Island, May 8; Hercules sailed for Indian Head and
Washington, May 5; kanaWha arrived at Guam
tananO, May 9; MaoionOugh arrived At Hampton
Roads, May 8; Macionough arrived at Norfolk NAV
g. Neptune arrived at Guantanamo May 9. New
Hampshire arrived at HAMPTON Roads May 9: New
Orleans sailed FOR Seattle. May 3: Ozark arrived
at Hampton Roads, May 9; Tallahassee arrived
AZ Hampton Roads, May 9; Uncas arrived at Nor
folk Yard May 3; Vulcan. sailed for Ne,yport
May 8; Wheeling arrived at Carmen, Mexico, Nav
5; Worden arrived at Norfolk Yard, May g.
ORDERS TO OFFICERS
Lieut.. Commander B. C BarthalOw To Orczop a.
executive officer.
Lieut.. Commander c. T Owens to Vermont A.,
executive officer.
Lieut.. Commander Louis Shane to command Nep
tune.
Lieut.. B. L Canaga to San Diego.
Lieut.. Junior gradel D. H. Stuart to Treatment
Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va
Lieut. Junior gTadsI c. P. Mason to North Caro-
Hna
Lieut.. Junior grade) T. A. symington to North
Carolina, June IS 1916.
Lieut. Junior grade C. s. Keller to duty in
Iarge navy recruiting station, Pittsburgh, Pa
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
Smart Riding
Habits

The pleasure of the ride is greatly enhanced
by smart and becoming Riding Suits. Horseback
Riding is increasing to great extent now, and
we have several excellent styles in Habits. most
of them to be seen here only. They are of
checked wool velour. English whipcord, cordu-
roy, pongee. linen and khaki. Coats in plain
paddock. semi-Norfolk and Russian flare styles.
some showing the separate vests of red which
lend picturesque effect to the habit Priced
from $18.75 to $45.OO. Separate Riding Skirts,
$500 to $1,000.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11

The stock argument of some advertis-
ing dOubters is, Why should I adver-
tiss? Brown & Co. don't, and they've
been successful for fifty years" That
may be true. 1t Is also true that busl-
ness was successfully transacted for CEN
turtles without the telephone. BIT
WOULD YOU CARE TO TRY IT To-
DAY? Think it Over.-Dan SayIes.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
SUeaterS at
Moderate Prices

That it is possible to get Beautiful Sweaters
at moderate prices is easily proved by this
showing in our Third-Aoor apparel section.
Plain coIors in Fiber Silk Sweaters with sash
and beIted back, $500 to $795.
Black and White Striped Fiber Silk Sweat
ers. $7.95, and in rose with white collar, $3.50.
Striped Shetland Wool Sweaters in lavender
and white. black and white and topaz and
white, $10.75.
Shetland Wool Sweaters with roll collars and
sash back in various smart combinations, S5.75.
Silkateen Sweaters in two-toned effect
silver over emerald green, $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11
ARMY AND NAVY.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05
THE FEDERAL COURT

The October term of United States
court opened here on Tuesday. There
were 30 cases upon the docket, but the
swift manner in disposing of business
gave the onlooker the blues; the term
was dismissed today.
The grand jury returned twelve in
dictments, and seven mo bills"
Just before adjournment sentences
were pronounced on Howard Ocoho,
convicted on rape charge; he was given
two years i'll Leavenworth. Sentences
following pleas of guilty were James
Couglin, giving liquor to Indians, six
months in Minneha county Jail and fine
of Sl00; January Skunk, introducing
liquor on reservation, 60 days in Mime
haha Jail and fine of 800; James Thom-
as, buying l. D. cattle, fine of s75;
Thomas Elk Thunderer, selling l. d.
cattle. fine of $75; George Jefries, buy
ing L ID. cattle, fine of S1Oo.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

The Yellowstone Daily journal
which for many years was issued un-
der the management of Col. sam
Gordon, long n of the wheel horses
of the republican party in Montana.
has declared unequivocaily for Wood
row Wilson. In announcing its in,
tention to support the Democratic
national candidates, the journal
SAID: "Regardless of party allilia-
tions. we believe the best man now
before the country for election to the
presidential chair is Wilson. And
further, we believe that his advocacy
for world peace, his foreign policy,
his program Of preparedness, his red
blooded Americanism, and his ad-
ministration of internal affairs are
the wisest policies the nation can
pursue"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05
STATE FEDERATION
OF WOMANS CLUBS

The 18th annual convention of the
South Dakota Federation of Womans
clubs convened at the Capitol Tuesday
afternoon. The meeting was called to
order by the State President Mrs.
Zellah Wilson of Aberdeen. Other
state officers present being: Mrs.
Addie Bird of Watertown vice presi.
dent; Mrs. Grace Porter Of Fl. Pierre,
recording secretary; Mrs. Gertrude
Gunderson of Vermillion, correspond
Jag secretary, and Mrs. E. w. Martin
of Deadwood, treasurer. Following a
couple of musical selections. Mrs. Jane
II. Breeder, on behalf of the local
club, delivered the address of welcome.
which was followed by addresses by
Mrs. w. j. Mcfarland of Wagner and
State President Wilson.
Tuesday evening a reception was
given at the st. Charles in honor of
the visiting delegates. The ball room
was beautifully decorated for the
occasion, and a fine musical program
was given, the Monday Musical Civ
ing a cantata, "a Sea Dream" which
was followed by other selections.
Yesterdays session dealt mainly
with an outline of work for the ensu-
ing year, and a number of impressive
talks were made, among the speakers
being State Supt. Lugg. Miss Spen-
Ger and Mr.. Case of Watertown.
Following a meeting of the sixth
club district, officers were elected as
follows: President, Mrs. James of
Ipswich; vice-president, Mrs. Billing
hurst, Pierre; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs, Tiffany. Aberdeen; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Fay, Huron;
treasurer, Mrs. Williams, Gettysburg.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05
M. E. APPOINTMENTS

Waterfowl, Oct. Following are
the leading appointments made at the
South Dakota conference by Bishop
Mitchell:
District supefhltendents:
Aberdeen-P, o. Blunt.
MITCHELL. S. Hardness.
Sioux Falls-G. w. Rosenberg.
Rapid City-C. &. Matteson.
Watertown-W. S. Shepherd.
Pastors:
Aberdeen-O. w. Taylor.
Huron-Urlen E. Boyce.
Mitchell-John Hoagland.
Sioux Falls-First church, Eugene
Allen.
PIERRE. A. Edwards.
Watertown-F. F. Lewis.
Lead-W. j. Calfee.
Deadwood-E. E. Vernon.
Washington Springs-G. d. Brown.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

The timely discovery by a demo-
cratic newspaper of the scheme of
the republican national committee to
stage a sensational movie, put a
crimp in well-laid plans and brought
such a storm on the heads Of the
managers of the campaign that it is
certain to have an appreciable effect
at the polls in November.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

"To maintain our national honor
by peace if we can, by war if we
must" is the motto of the Presi-
dent of the United States; and all the
efforts of his detractors haven't i'm
proved upon it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

John M. Parker, progressive nominee
for vice president, has offered to speak
in support of President Wilson in the
campaign. His offer has been accepted
by the president. He will make speeches
in Ohio, New York and New Jersey.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

If Wilson were the weak sister that
Roosevelt claims he is, it shouldn't
take Roosevelt so long to make a
dent in him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

Ia his race for the presidency,
Candidate Hughes is slipping. One
could make much mor progress by
travelling backward than he.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

The price of wheat goes beyond
1.-THE full dinner pail" and makes the
full -four barrel a matter to be con
sidared.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

The regular examination for Primary,
Second and Third grade certificates
will be held at the Court House ir
Pierre, October % and 9th.
MARGARET M. LINDEN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-10-05

The county fair is again pa ying
more attention to politics than to
prize pumpkins.
The Washington times., 1916-01-15
SCHOOL TOATTEMPT
VOCATION LESSONS
Eastern High to Begin Practical
Experiments in Guidance.
Says Principal.

Practical experiment IN Vocational
guidance will he embraced in series
Of lessons To he commenced during the
second semester az the Eastern High
school, Principal ". $ Small an
noUnc"d before q meeting of the Home
and school Assertion last night.
Their object will be, he said, to per-
suade girl pupils hat they should not
take up teaching a. vocation Just be-
cause they think il is Eentecl. and 10
VAIN H. boys against becoming stem
osrapherS for no better reason than that
they can wear white collars TO work
"lIlnd Alleys and Vocational Guild
anCe" was the subject Of an address by
w Carson Ryan. OF the United states
Rureau Of Education. who Is secretary
~ the National Vocational Guidance As
suCistion. III" speaker characterized me
averHG" job" which attracts boys and
girls away from school as blind alley
down which they plunge. with not outlet
for advancement at the other "rd
"BUr what Is most urgently T..eded. y
declared tn" educator. is not guidance
in selecting an occupation. but guidance
In training for one
q =. Tucker. president OF the assO-
citation. introduced the speaker
II \ HcSSe. vice president. Was
chosen president for 1916; A. II. Smith,
tirst vice president; Dr. Elmon A: Cook.
second vic" president: Miss NJ. &.
Haw"s. third vice president: Mrs. w. Il.
Hardy. recording secretary: l. T. Men
CERT treasurer
The Washington times., 1916-01-15
MUSIC
Mischa Elman Heard in Violin Re-
cital in Second Of Con-
cert Course.

with q program given over chiefly to
sheer grace of phrases told in beauty
and -urity of tone. Mischa Elman was
heard in violin recital at the National
Theater Yesterday afternoon In the sec
ond of the artists course of concerts
that are being presented by Mrs. Wilson
Greene. Fineness In phrase, tone and
execution rather characterizes Mischa
Elman. lie gave to much of this music
Of formal type a most delicate charm
In melody. and u fiuency with the very
liehtest of touches.
The entire Vivaldi concerts in C minor
and the allegro moderate OF the Ernst
concerts. f sharp minor. abounded in
melodious themes. at times soaring, at
times most deftly embellished His
absolute purity in intonation and a
broad variety in technique were shown
iii the SColero variation on q theme by
Mozart. The piano. too, played by Wal
ter Ii. Golde, shared i'm these delnea-
tions. announcing the theme in shaded
tone and giving his phrases throughout
"A distinct appeal. Notable among the
violin variations was the opening broad.
inaccompanied one. another In staccato
and lightest runs. an exquisite muted
given by both instruments.
Mr.. Elman was heard as com poser,
too. in two arrangements, the Mozart
can Mutt de mai tMichcls- Eman) and
the dainty Weber-Llman Country
Dance lie played in this group the
Bach "Arioso" and Wieniawski-
kreisler Caprice" To the Sarasate
'Xiseunerwcisen' he gave vital du-
thority. threading through It's varia-
tons, however the most delicate tracery
of tone. which rather ethereslized than
made a gypsy fantasy Of IT,
Lovelicst OF his enCores WAS the
Chopin h fiat "NoCtunc" that he played
last. He also added the Beethoven
I<reis.cr "Rondino;" "Minuet' bee
thoven- BurmeisterJ. the Ave Maria -
schubert -WilhelnD. which called forth
another encore. the ''Orientale" OF
Cesar chi. and the Chopin number. all
with symDathetic acCompa nincnts by
Mr.. Golde j. Mach
The Washington times., 1916-01-15
The Joy of Motherhood

There need he no appre he nsion Of
distress TO mar the complete joy OF
expectation. for many women who
know. ADVISE the use of Mothers .
Friend an external remedy OF particu-
lar value designed TO soothe the muscles
and relieve the pressure reacting on
many nerves so that the strain upon
the cords, tendons and ligaments is not
aCu 2mpanied b. severe pains that
sometimes cause nausea. morning sick
ness. ami other local distresses
Mothers Friend has been used sue.
cessfully for two generations and can
be had Of any druggist.-Advt
The Washington times., 1916-01-15
|DOMENJOS WILL FLY
MONDAY AND TUESDAY

The aeroplane flights by Juan 40.
menJos which We're to have been given
this week for the benefit of the Wash
inston Diet Kitchen Association. and
were postponed because ~ sad weather.
Will be given Monday and Tuesday Of
next N"k. special ADMINISTRATION also
Will be given for members OF Congress.
instead OF three flights per day. as
originally was planned. one fligh( OF
thirty minutes duration will b" s,~en
each day with Il tifteen-minute demon.
Stratlon OF the military value of the
aeroplane for the benefit OF the mem
hers OF the Military and Naval Commit
tees OF the two houses OF Congress at
the Capitol grounds Tuesday between l
and l:30 o'clock.
The flights :or the benefit for the plet
Kitchen will be given at 2 o'clock Mon
day and Tuesday. the ssCents to be
made from the Polo Grounds in Poto-
mac Park and the aviator to give his
demonstrations over the heart Of the
city proper. where they were given last
week.
The Washington times., 1916-01-15
PRESSING SATURDAY
HALF.H0L|DAY MOVE
Officers Of National League of
Government Employees Hold
Conferences With Officials.

President George l.. Cain. of The
National League OF Government EN-
piOyeS. which concludes its sessions here
today, conferred this morning with Sec
retary to the President Tumulty, and
later with the chairmon of several SUD-
committees Of the House Appropria- =
ticns Committee. in regard to Saturday
hrli holidays and other matters affect
mg the leagues members. He eVpoCts
20 confer with the President next week
on the sam" matter.
secretary g. H. Mar1inson stated
tnat all the delegates. at a general ses-
sion last night. EXPRESSED themselves
as especially gratitted at the cordiality
which marked their reception by Gov
ernment officials with whom they have
conducted conferences.
A concession OF practical benefit TO
an entire branch OF the association. and
which Secretary Martinsen feels will
increase the national body's prestige
among Government employees. was
granted this week as a result Of the
conventions activities. Civil employees
Of the Coast Guard stationed at Arun-
del Cove. whose day ends at 4 o'clock,
but who until this week have not been
able TO leave the reservation until the
4:4O boat departed. will from now on be
able to leave at 40 which means a
half hour added to their off time.
At last nights session the league in
dorsed the federation OF all Govern
ment employees associations. Several
delegates left Washington yesterday
and others are returning to their homes
today. A few will remain for further
conferences with Government officials
and to wind UP the business Of the
session.
\. u. West was chosen treasurer for
1916. All the other officers were re-
elected as follows: George l.. Can, OF
Ivnn. Mass. president: w. T. Iebbard,
of this city. and W. NJ. Collins. of chi.
Cago. vice presidents and c. II. Mar
tinsen. of Philadelphia. secretary.
The Washington times., 1916-01-15
Y. P. u. of Second Baptist
To Give Entertainment

The Young Peoples Union OF the
Second Baptist Church will give an
entertainment Wednesday evening. A
feature will he the Peerless Male
Quartet. composed OF Clarence. Wal
ter and Henry Sorrell. and Benjamin
King. assisted by a string trio com
nosed of Clarence Sorrell, Arthur
Eollimss and Harry Meacler. \ cAn-
taja will bt given by members OF the
unlon entitled. "Ie Olde Folke's Con-
C"rtC."
The committee in charge ia Compos-
Cd Cf Mabel COoksey. Mabel Chaplin,
Earl T.uvall. James Richards, Law =
renee llareman. and Arthur Housh.
The Washington times., 1916-01-15

X. Jones Robert Scott, Oscar Shumate.
Sam Price. Albert Denham. South Trim
Bile, w. \. Coombe, Lieut.. Joel ".
turnkey, Major f. W. R. Ewing. r.
Murphy. CAPT John n; HickeE, Capt.
Sanford. Glenn r. Eudalev, Stanley
Rose William J. Martin David 4. skin
rer. /. g. Henry, Jesse CattrilI her
man q. Brock. and w. J. Kervin.
Ghnrles u. Gartcr wiz max" the nre.
,cn;atinns assisted ny Dr. +. T.. Pratt
+, \. Rrand. +. n. Fravel j. Roy
Price. and John l., AlNeTsoh.