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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-28
VISITS TOP MILL

The chemistry class OF the Wheeling
high school made an inspection trip
TO the top mill Wednesday afternoon.
under the direction OF Prof. c. II.
Ebers. of the department. and after
a visit at the mill viewed the pump
at the water works. which is said 20
be the largest of its kind in the world.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
MILITIA RELIEF
RESPONSES GOOD
Companies Offer to Give Pref
erence to Dependents Of
Guardsmen.

Generous responses made to the appeals
OF the Citizens Welfare Association IN
behalf of the dependents of the National
Guardsmen on the border were mani
tested yesterday in several quarters.
The employment committee OF the asso-
citation has announced that the manage
ment OF the Powhatan Hotel will give
preference to all Guardmen's dependents.
Like preference is also extended by the
Tolman Laundry and the Remington
Typewriter Company, who will utilize
their employment agencies in this direc-
ton. Cooperation is promised from the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The medical fraternity is shown to be
generously on the job also, and no men,
Der Of a Churchman's family need be
backward about seeking attention from
these physicians, who will be ready any
moment to respond to a call for their
services without charge. The Good
samaritans are Drs. E. II. Allen. A. NJ
Curtis, J. w. Mitchell. Harry Williams
Fl. f. Burwell. U. l. Houston, J. F,
Dyer, William r. Wilson, s. s. Thomp-
and W. ]. Daniels
\ worthy case of pressing need was
yesterday brought to the attention OF the
association. and In this instance a wife
and two small children are to be the
benefciaries of its efforts. One child is
I years old and the other 10 months OF
age. The mother is earning an INSULT
Cient wage in a motion-picture garden
in an effort to provide the necessities
of life. A special contribution is asked
for by the association in this case.
The office of the association Is in the
Munsey Building.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
Rain FAILS TO DAMPEN
SPIRITS OF CHILDREN
Steady Downpour Holds No Terrors
for City Tots on Two Weeks Out
ing at Camp Good viii.

Yesterday was banner day for the
kiddies at Camp Good Will and though
the downfall of rain had a tendency TO
dampen the spirits of few, 1t held no
terror for the great majority of the 1T
tie ones, who found diversion upon very
interesting program designed to meet the
requirements of the weather.
In the morning hours about one-hali
of the camp were permitted to oathe al
the pool and between the downpour OF
rain and spIatter in the water a cornbina-
ton quite novel and exciting contributed
much fun.
In the afternoon the wagons were nlieo
to their capacity and n pleasant drlVe
through the country enjoyed. Later there
was a conference of mothers on the SUD-
tect of Child welfare" which was ad-
dressed by the nurse. Mrs. Alice Her
bert, and DR.. Leconte.
In the evening the children were treat
ed to a hynotic seance by Mr.. Carlton
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
Gratitude on Moonlight Run.

In response to numerous requests for
steamer to make evening trips on the
river now that the big steamer st Johns
is only making evening trips on Mondays.
the managers of the Potomac and Chesa-
peake Line have arranged TO put the
steamer Gratitude in this service. 1t is ar
ranged to have her leave the Colonial
Beach Line wharf each evening at
O'Clock, make a run OF forty miles on
the river and return home about IL
o'clock. These outings give an oppor-
tunity for four hours cool ride on the
river that brings one home cool and re-
freshed and ready for a good night Of
sleep. The steamer is one Of the pretti-
est and most comfortable boats on the
river and the tickets for these trips will
be strictly limited TO 300. Stops are made
at Alexandria on all trips.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
CONVERTS VACATION
into AN ELoPEMENT
E. A. Knorr. Newspaper Man. Weds
Miss Elsa Aurelle Fisher
in Philadelphia.

When given two weeks vacation,
Ernest A Knorr, jr.. Washington news
paper man. hied himself of to Philadel-
phia on July q, in company of Miss Elsa
Aurelle Fisher. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl F. Fisher, where the couple were
welded.
1t was not until yesterday that their
friends were apprised of the wedding by
the issuance of cards. Both bride and
bridegroom, who are popular in Washing
ton. have been showered with congratula-
tions Mr. knorr is a member of the
Washington stan of the Central News.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
WILL LAY CORNERSTONE.
mckinley Memorial Church to Hold
Ceremony sunday,

The final meeting of the committee on
arrangements for the cornerstone laying
of the Mckinley Memorial Church, cor
ner Fourth and l. streets northwest was
held last night at the church. A union
meeting and council of sixty-six of the
Baptist church of the city will be held
from IL a. m. to 40 p. m. Thursday, at
which time the cornerstone will be laid.
Speeches will be delivered at d. m.
by DIR. J. C. jackson. OF Philadelphia,
Pa. editor of Christian Banner; DR.. J..
Harvey Randolph. DR.. James f. Willis,
Dr. W. Bishop Johnson, DIR. Alexander
Wilbanks, Bishop /. N. Ross and others
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

expert stenographer at headquarters. Nc
Donald met Connolly. and made an offer.
Now Mcdonald has no paper" work to
do, and Connolly is sergeant In the
supply company.
Corporal Edward L. Mccoy has been
acting as mess sergeant I'm Company NJ.
and the men say that they have been
treated right during his rule.
Butcher Frank D. Dawson and Wagner
Charles Day. of the supply company. are
proud of the mess tent they have built
The table even has oilcloth on 1t, an
unheard of luxury at the camp.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
NO CASES OF SCOURGE
REPORTED This week
Health Department Announces that
Three of the Seven Gases Previously
Found Have Been Cured.

No report Of infantile paralysis in the
District has been received since last
Saturday. During the past week three
Of the seven previously reported cases
have been filed in the Health Depart
ment as cured. According to DR.. William
c. Fowler, in charge of the contagious
disease department of the District Health
Service. cases Of infsntile paralysis are
more frequent during dry weather and IN
dusty places. Washington has been free
from both these plague assistants most
Of the time since the scourge OF New
York broke out.
The danger Of the disease being brought
to Washington from the Metropolis is
guarded against by the examination OF
every child that enters the city from
the region of the epidemic
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
GIVES HATCHERY TO U. S.
Mrs. J. c. SculIy Donates 1875 Acres
in Berkshfres

Uncle Sam has just been presented with
a complete trout hatchery by Mrs. John
c. Scully, of Pittsburgh, and Lenox,
Mass.
Along with the hatchery comes 130
acres of valuable land in the Berkshire
Hills. Mrs. Scully's late husband had
the hatchery built. A resolution has been
passed by Congress empowering the gov
ernment to accept the gift.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
Suspends Woman's Sentence.

Lucille Stewart received a suspended
sentence of five years in the penitentiary
and was placed on probation yesterday.
when she pleaded guilty 10 violating the
Harrison anti-narcotic law. before JUS
tice Siddons, In the Criminal Division of
the District Supreme Court.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
New Post for Hoover.

Frank w. Hoover, of this city, has
been appointed assistant superintendent
of the State, War and Navy building TO
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of William z. Chapman. who re-
signed TO accept a position in the United
States consular service.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
Autoist Sued for $4,000.

Suit has been filed In the District Su-
preme Court by John Wilson to recover
SIS, 600 damages from Robert E. Bayne for
alleged personal injuries received by the
plaintiff when he was run down, 1t is
claimed, by an automobile driven by the
defendant.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
Hubbard's Daughter at Harvard.

Cambridge, Mrss.. July s.-Miss Miriam
Hubbard, daughter of the late Ebert
Hubbard, is studying the fundamentals
Of the drama in the Harvard Summer
School.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

Taylor, who selected an entirely new
crowd Of boys for subjects.
Though "Old sol'' didn't show himself
for one minute, II was. indeed. smother
day of happiness for the "kiddies' at
Camp Good Will.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
DR.. Murphy Exonerated.

The grand jury yesterday exonerated
DR.. Walter c. Murphy of the charge Of
for the death of Estelle
Crawford, which occurred at the Casualty
on December 13 last.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

II Is hoped In France that this years
Increased wheat yield Will DO away WITH
the necessity OF importing wheat and
that lower prices will prevail
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

Ice is made use of In Texas orchard
to retard the budding until desired.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
CLEARANCE DEPARTMEH
3RD FLOOR

200 pairs Ladies High-srade Button and Lace Boots.
made in patent kidskin mat kidskin and gun metal
calfskin with cloth buckkin and coored kdskin tops
Mos. Most all are $500 and $500 S285
SHOES .................. ~AsSO
I76 pairs Highest Quality Brooklyn Made Hand
turned Colonials. in the latest two-tone @ QS
effects; every paif $500 shoe. ........ QL.CO
305 pairs Pumps and Colonials. in patent kdskin.
mat kidskin and gun metal calfskn taken from
regular stock special for this sale. Reg c1 OF
ular prices. $500. $3.50 and $500. - .CJ
u pairs The American Girl" Gun Metal Pumps and
Coonials, with gray buckskin quarter. C1 Cc
Regular $500 and $3.50 values. ........ y .LJ
$50 pairs Sport Oxfords and Boots made of the
best quality Sea Island duck, with black tan,. green
patent trimmings. Regular $400 and CO. AZ
$3.50 values NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. QL III
l6e pairs Hish-srade Pumps Colonias and Ok
feathers. Price regular. $500 to $500. -. 9l.o0
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

46 pairs La France Russia Calfskin Regent Pumps.
the very newest pattern; Goodyear welt sewed soes
and Louis Heels. Regular O. OF
40 pairs "Patrician" Patent Kid English Oxfords,
with white ivory sOles and heels. Regular @ AZ
$500 value. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4A.fO
AZ pairs Calmarys Gray Kidskin Colonias with
tongue and buckle; Goodyear welt sewed O. &C
soles and Louis heels Regular S. 90 value 1L.UJ
176 pairs the best imported French Kidskin Pumps
and CoIonias. with hand-turned soles and covered
heels The prettest footwear in town; gray. cham
payne, ivory. etc. Regular @ &C
$500 value Observation-Disclosures. QC.UO
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

200 pairs Mems White Canvas Oxfords. O.
in two styles Regular $500 value. ...... QA .
81 pairs 'Steadfast" Patent Kidskin Oxfords o
Cubman last; hsh-grade shoe. Our @
regular $500 value. Observation-Disclosures. 0k.
62 pairs High-grade Tan Calfskin and Gun
Calfskin Oxfords. with genuine buckskn @
quarter Our regular Sc value. e........... ID.
300 pairs Burt & Packard "Burrojap" Oxfor
tan calfskin and gun metal calfskin. "A new pal
if the vamp breaks through before the sole
through: the very latest styles and feathers.
$500. registered on soles by the maker. ca
Only NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. V1,
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29

l02 pairs White Nubuck Sport Oxfords and Sport
Boots PedSpeed white duplex rubber soles and heels
Oxfords, $500 value. .$3.75
Boots, $500 value. 5. $4.25
81 pairs White Calfskn Pumps and Colonias;
hand-turned soles and covered heels neatly trimmed
with black piping. The we've been O. OF
selling all season for $500. 0............. 0k.CJ
10 styles The American Girl Pumps and Colonials
in patent kdskn. mat kidkin and gun metal calfskin;
all the new creations. Regular $3.50 and @ q
$4.00 values. Observation-Disclosures. Qk.OJ
The Washington herald., 1916-07-29
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
BIRD FLOOR

46 pairs ChiIds White Canvas Strap Pumps Emmy
Lou) with white rubber soles.
Sizes to 1112 ...... 85c
Misses sizes to 2 .$1.05
400 pair, Play Oxfords and Pumps. made of tan
willow calf. with elk oak leather soles
Sizes 6 to 8 .S1.O5
Sizes S12 to IL. .Sl.l5
Sizes ll12 to 2 ....Sl.35
"a pairs Nahm Bros Genuine White Buckskn
Pumps; sizes u to 2. Regular O. Oc
$500 value. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 91.JC
REDUCED
IS pairs Gun Metal and Patent Leather Strap
Slippers. sizes ~ to g. Regular O. e
$500 values. Special. ial............... sp1 I'D
81 pairs Growing Girls. Misses, and ChiIdrens White
Canvas Strap Sandals; $3.50. $l.25 and ST 90 values
Special. in sizes
8 to IL ............. 85c
l112 to 2 ........... Csc
212 to 6 .......... .$1.10
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10

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perfolat. Gs fonnte ieoodl
ni6t einge6olt peroen Gs murOen
feine 9omben berabgeporfen.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10
3mr@cfdmpfnua Scr aiuOcrtranfGcit

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aranf6eit betroffen woroen.
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onOer, peIde oos oifentlicbe @eiuno.
beitSamt eetroffen bat INN oie
9ranfbeit in Netp.Yorf energii6 al
befonpfen rno ibr meiteres llmiid,
greifen auf anOere Staoten au Der.
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10

Mus Stolien. SoIonora
81 5omino: Aim bciteu lit eS mobI.
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3u emen Sranten oaS Stiid.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10
sis onenfDe fofet lie i4~ere, Serlnpe.
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SSeri&t Oes Oeutf@en @enerafffaDs.

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scmeudalem CenDe auf gOut gusrie Onf 6eOeu
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10
@ritenoompfer BON Deut.
den gefapert.
(1r0bfIps nad GahbiIIe)

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10
per OEerrei6i(6e 2seri@t.

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ben Id 9Gbe grea5a iOlden YntOna, eineM
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gen."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10

0ie OffeniiOe uuf Dem meItIiden
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Souptiude oIs obaetbon onse-
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10

ncrGlc nit ic $1,000 @cboIt. SIN 0f-
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ser @lorincofii3ier mub nit 60 Sab
rem ousiheioen.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-07-10

iein mo 5meitens 0ie geb0rIge Nel.
niarna cines ieoen 9abumaagons,
ser geiu.Yorf perI6bt.
Or. 9iuder ioate be5iigIih Der 0'aB-
uabmcn sur @erbinoerlng ser 9lus-
breitlmg ser Gpioemie nui onoere
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geioet merOeu oo mebrere BlGne in
Griudgng Ieicn imo sic allgemeine
@eiimobeitsbeb0roe ooriibcr moraen
in ibrer Sibung 9eihuB ioiien
miiroe,
The sun., 1916-10-15
NEW QUEEN OF SHEBA SITS ON THRONE OF ABB
What the Advent
of Zeoditu May
Mean to the West
ern Powers, Which
Have Reason to
FearHerA nti.For-
eign P~rejudices
By F. cUNLlFFE.owEN.

r THlOPlA. that is to say. Abys.
sinia, has q new ruler In the
person Of Empress Zeoditu.
who has supplanted the young Emperor
Jeassu on the throne onco occupied by
bes nncestress the Biblical Queen Of
shcba, for II Is from that lady's infat.
ua,ion for Solomon. King Of Israel.
that Zeoditu claims lincal descent. and
.he principal Abyssinian order OF
snishthood founded by her father. the
late Emperor Menelek. bears the name
Of the Seal Of Solomon.
Empress Zcoditu's accession to the
crown cannot but excite q certain
amount Of uneasiness among the
European Powers and wen here In
the United States. which has succeeded
Ia establishing some commercial rela-
tons with Abyssinia. For whereas
IN. deposited Negus Jeassu. although a
confirmed drunkard. II keenly inter-
e.ted In everything foreign. is eager
70 introduce every sort Of foreign re.
form and innovation. and long. to visit
Western nations. Empress Zeoditu.
now 70 years Of age and twice mar
risd. shared all the anti.foreign preju.
dNes Of her aunt. the late Empress
TAitu. to whom she was devoted. and
represents to-day everything that 10
most reactionary In Ethiopia
II Is too early to predict whether the
policy Of Abyssinia under the new
reign will he to close up that country
20 foreigners and to transform II once
more into a sort Of hermit empire and
Forbidden Land. such as was Japan
until the advent there Of Commodore
Perry In 1854. and such as was Thibet
up to the time Of the expedition under
Sir Francis Yo%unghusband to tho
sacred and mysterious city Of Lhassa:
or whether II will be one Of aggres-
sion against the neighboring French
and Italian Red Sea colonies OF Jibutil
and Erythrea- as well rs against the
.Anglo-Egyptian possessions In the
Sudan. just beyond the borders Of
Ethiopia. But whatever course the
new Empress may decide up&n. the
feeling of relative security enjoyed by
these European neighbors Of Abyssinia
.or q number OF years past Is now at
On end. and they will find II necessary
20 adopt more or less elaborate meas
ures for the protection OF their colo
NAL possessions In that part Of the
world.
While everything that can give
cause for anxiety and trouble to Great
Britain. to France and to italy Is OF
manifest advantage TO Germany. who
resented the Offer by the deposed Ne
gus to place an army Of 200. 900 at the
disposal Of the powers OF the Entente.
Il Toes not appear that the Kaiser has
had any hand recently in the game In
Abyssinia. For at the outbreak OF the
present war N August. 1914. all Ger
mans were expelled from the country
at the instance Of Great Britain and
her allies. while II Is well known that
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his work after his death. issued a de-
cree changing the order Of succession
and proclaiming his snndson. young
Prince Jeassu. as next heir to the
throne.
Jeassu is the son OF another OF Mene-
lexis daughters. the Princess Shoa-
cash. and of her husband the Ras Tor
General) Mikhael. Princess Shoagash.
now dead, was the fsvoritc daughter Of
Menelek by his first wife. and was
hated by her sister. Princess Zeod!tu.
and st.ll more so 10y her stepmother.
Empress Taiiu. Indeed, there are some
who attribute her death. a few years
ngo TO the agency Of the late Empress
and OF the new Empress.
While Ras Mikhael Is a very able
man. he suffers. In the eyes Of all
.Ats ssinians. from the disadvantage OF
being an Involuntary convert from
Islam to the Abyssinian form Of Chris
tianlty. He was born and reared az a
Moslem. under the rame OF All Ma
homct. and after having been taken
prisoner In battle by Menelek was
spared on the condition that he would
change his faith. This lie consented
w w. dIb ot1I'S a. WY tlNNNI uIlu
good looking in course Of time
won the good will OF Negus Menelek
n the heart and hand Of the lutter's
favorite daughter. Princess S~hoagash.
They were married In due course and
Jcassu. which Is the Abyssinian form
Of the name borne by the founder of
Chr!stia nifty. is their son,
For more than a thousand years
past the Abyssinians have been the
bitterest foes OF Islam. The wars be-