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The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
LACK OF Fairgrounds
Shown BY MRS. ROOT
Districts Comparative Deficiency |.
Shown by Department Supervisor.

Washington has fewer Fairgrounds per
capita than any other city Of the coun-
try. with more space that could be de-
voted to public Fairgrounds than have
most municipalities, according to infor-
nation which Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes.
superintendent of Fairgrounds of the Dis
trict, is giving 70 home and school asso-
Citations before which she has been in
vited to appear.
Mrs. Rhodes showed that Of the twelve
Fairgrounds in the District only three are
actually owned by the playground de-
partment, the others being lent by Fed
eral authorities or individuals
She is making a plea for the help and
cooperation Of the school organization
in enlarging Washington's playground
system and increasing its benefits.
As an argument for more Fairgrounds,
Mrs. Rhodes said Baltimore has one play
ground for every 4,263 persons, while
Pittsburgh has one playground to every
1895, as compared with one playground
for every 1859 in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11

perhaps, is the great Increase In our ex-
portations of manufactured goods and
the decrease in our imports of such
goods"
The Importance of foreign trade is H.
lustrated by the effect Of changed trade
conditions during the early months Of
the war In the wheat-growing and cot
ton growing States. The increased de-
mand in Europe for American wheat
ushered In a remarkable period of pros
perity in such States as Minnesota and
the Dakotas. while the decreased demand
for cotton has just the opposite effect
in the Southern States, where cotton 10
the staple crop. These two experiences,
90 different in character. have opened the
eyes OF those who did not appreciate the
value of foreign markets.
ITO the manufacturer. however" says
the report, foreign trade means some
thing more than an increased demand for
his products. The average factory IL
probably producing at not more than u
per cent capacity.
Emphasis should be laid on the fact
that foreign trade considerably increases
the general stability Of business condi-
tions In a country. A widely distributed
foreign trade means greater average sta
bility. In most countries Of the world
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
u. S. Foreign TRADE
Reviewed in REPORT
Importance of Overseas Commerce En-
phasized by Dr.. E. E. Pratt.

The development OF American foreign
trade during the second year of the war
Is the principal theme of the annual re-
port made public today by DR.. Edward
Ewing Pratt, chief of the Bureau of For
eign and Domestic Commerce, Depart
ment Of Commerce.
Particular attention Is called to changes
in the character of American foreign
trade during the last fiscal year.
"Our foreign trade (and especially
our exports) has increased at a tre-
mendous rate" says the report. During
the last fiscal year the United States has
had a foreign trade greater than that of
any other country during any year. An
other notable fact Is that there has been
marked shifting in the character of
our foreign trade. Most important Of all,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
STATE and FEDERAL
OFFICIALS COOPERATE
Enforcement of Food and Drug Act
Aided by Unified Effort.

Work accomplished by cooperative ef-
forts of officials charged with enforce
ment of the Federal food and drugs act
and officials who enforce State laws reg
ulating commerce in similar products, Is
outlined In the annual report of the
chief of the Bureau Of Chemistry. U. 8.
Department of Agriculture. The office
Of State cooperative food and drug con-
troll, established in 1914, has provided a
quick method Of distributing information
tn prevent a manufacturer from dispos-
ing Of his adulterated products.
Federal and State officials have united
to improve the food supply in definite
localities and to correct specific abuses in
the production and sale of particular
products. These officials co-operated in
sanitary control Of milk supply Of small
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
THRIFT AND INSURANCE
YOUTHS SAFEGUARD"

"A savings bank account and proper
insurance are the best friends a young
man can have today" declared DR.. John
e. Briggs, Of the Fifth Baptist Church,
Seventh and e streets southwest. last
night, in his sermon on the text. Temp
tations Of a Young Man"
Rather than spend money for tobacco
and other extravagances, they should
start savings bank account, or take
out life insurance policy. to provide
for the future. So many young men take
TO gambling and speculation as means
of replenishing theF pocketbooks."
Another evil. he declared, is drink.
(which brings on much of the stealing
lying. cheating, and impurity OF the young
man today"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
TUBERCULOSIS WEEK" ENDED

So successful v as tuberculosis Week"
VIII r. nagGn Sunday, December 3, and
ended yesterday, that the Association
for the Prevention Of tuberculosis of the
District plans to repeat the observance
each year.
The week began and ended with SER
mons and prayers in churches Of all de-
nominations. Wednesday physicians ex-
amined many persons for traces of in
cipient disease.
E. L Thurston. superintendent of
schools, requested that mention be made
Of hygiene in every class room on Friday.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
URGES EMPLOYEES CLUBHOUSE

The current issue of the Home Bulle-
tin, published by the Home Club OF the
Interior Department. suggests that a club
house be built in Washington for Fed
eral employees
The building could be a source Of reve-
nue., the publication states, as conven-
tions and concerts for Federal workers
might be given in il.
The Bulletin argues that a club hodse
would help underpaid workers to get bet
tcr government positions.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
OVERSEE commerce
CONFERENCE CALLED
Chairman Farrell. of Foreign Trade
Council Summons Trafickers.

New York, Dec. 10.-James A Farrell,
chairman Of the National Foreign Trade
Council and president of the United
States Steel Corporation. today issued to
ell American business men the formal
call for the fourth national foreign trade
convention, to be held at Pittsburgh jan
uary 25-27. The call is based on the
councils research into problems of for
eign trade since the last foreign trade
-vention at New Orleans, and says in
problems arising in the
r.-- g.. = United States merit
- of Americans
-e..i-. 30. . ..f.v..r. ~ ted to over
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"a, ~ ne t~eas,-ss uacessaIy -
safsyuarG -~1. RE 'areign trade. 81.
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A-s.f"e.. ,--'t .ysteEa.
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IAN Amer1c..- H.
Of entering oversee 0Ll
ticularly all boards of -.
Of commerce and other comm
Industrial organizations, are invite
participate in a practical and construc-
tive discussion of policies and practices
necessary to meet keener competition
which the United States may encounter
In world markets after the war.
The proceedings will be designed to
bring out the mutual interests OF the
chief elements in foreign trade. Men
long experienced and successful in for
sign trade will act as volunteer trade
advisers, and improved facilities will be
provided for bringing into conference
with them delegates who desire informa-
don and advice"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
When you "deposit your money, it vorks for Others
When you FINEST" your money it ,uorks for YOU

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to him
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below Then
pubEc get il" at the
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
THE WASHINGTON HERALD. MONDAY. DECEMBER 1916.

cities near State boundaries In Illinois.
Iowa, Missouri Kansas. Nebraska and
In New England. The part of the supply
that came from other States could best
be handled under Federal law. applying
to all foods and drugs shipped into inter-
state commerce.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
SHOWING WAR PICTURES
TO AID RELIEF FUNDS

Relief Of sufferers from the war in Eu-
rope will profit as the result of contracts
Just signed by Benjamin B. Hampton,
president Of the General Film Company
and agents representing the British gov
ernment
BY the terms of these contracts the
distributing facilities Of the company are
made available for the American exhibit
tion Of the British oficial motion pictures
of the war.
These official and exclusive pictures,
O0IO feet Of which are already IN New
York, were photographed under the per-
sonal direction of Charles Urban, wizard
OF the films" as part OF the permanent
record Of the war.
The films include pictures of munitions
~. .s- .t-- training and mobilization Of
Ki' -.-...- .-. of 5000 COO; all phases
Of ... ne Somme; Admin al Jel-
IicG. .eet. the Aeroplano Corps,
the A.. .a.. Red Cross Ambulance Corps
in action and americans at the front.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
GIFTS SENT MEN ON BORDER.

Marines Also TO Get Christmas
Tokens from Red Gross.
Ali sorts Of presents are being sent 70
District Guardsmen on the border. The
local Red Cross chapter has sent Christ
mas socks to the regulars ana the ~
naming fund is TO be given them in tho
form OF Christmas presents.
A donation was received from ths chap-
ter In Canon City. Colo. for the pur-
chase Of seventy-nve books 70 be for
warded, together with two boxes OF
magazines contributed by Washington
people 70 marines in Haiti.
One hundred and twelve comfort bags
have been sent TO the RED Cross oy 81
Johns Parish Helpers 70 be filled and
forwarded 70 soldiers In the hospitals.
A contribution OF 1000 cigarettes has
been received and will be forwarded 10
Gen. Pershings command.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11

prosperity or depression Cin fact, busi-
ness conditions in generaD depend to
considerable extent upon agriculture and
the state Of the market for agricultural
products"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11

eC
No Great Deed Is
Done by Falterers
Who Ask for
Certainty.
Such were the words Of one who
was wise in the ways of the world
and human nature. II is q great deed
for most of ms to establish a home of
our own, because we have to save,
econOmize and deny ourselves many
things we long for-books, pictures,
fancy hats and dresses, automobiles
and fOur-in-hands-Just because we
must of necessity have a home, and we
want one of our own.
Everybody should be fairly well
housed to enjoy good health and hep
piness before being willing to seek
the fleetinE pleasures of life.
The Wealth Of q Nation Lies In its
People. There ls more money In the
scientific breeding and care Of human
creatures than In bovine, and more
money in the proper care OF the
"young" than of railroads.
The welfare of yourself and family
IL best conserved at all times by own
ing q home of your own. There never
was q better time-theFe never was
n better opportunity to buy-not only
to buy-but to buy riEht-than right
now.
A gold mine does not tumble its
treasures In the "stay At home'ss
hands. You must take your pick and
shovel and 20 after It. II you want a
good Investment or a home site in
Washington, go after 1t.
II Is of utmost importance to you
that yen give this sale your honest,
sincere attention, with q determination
to own q plot of ground, and attend
the sale each afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, De-
cember 18th, 18th and 18th. "Hillbrook"
is mine to sell in q three-day sale-the
big building lots remaining will be
sold for what they will bring! The
pubIic's price will be the price at which
I sell.
To grasp "the" opportunity You must
come to the sale here described. Read
every part OF this advertisement and
you will be better informed of the con-
ditions that now exist and with which
you must combat.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
FUNERALS.

Services for DR.. Caspar A. Weber, who
died Saturday, will be held today at
o'clock from his late residence, 3015
Thirteenth street. Interment will be in
Arlington Cemetery.
Requiem mass viii be held for William
Whyte, who died yesterday, at 9 o'clock
this morning in st. Aloysisus church.
Interment will me in Mt. Olivet Ceme-
terry.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
GETS $500 sYRUPY PENNIES.
AIimony Coppers Dripping Molasses
Cause Colorado Litigation.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Dec. 1o.-Because
he sent her 4,5oo pennies soaked in mo-
Iasses as alimony for last month, Mrs.
Mini G. Scanlon yesterday filed suit to
compel her husband. Thomas Scanlon, 10
pay her In legal tender.
Last month, the petition recites. Scan
lon was in arrears and remitted 5000
pennies for two months alimony. The
court took the request under advisement.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-11
A FEEBLE
AGED WOMAN
Tells How Vinol Restored
Her Strength.

In her eighty-second year Mrs.
John Wickersham, of RusseIlville,
Pa, says: Il was in a rundown,
feeble condition and had lost flesh.
A neighbor asked me to try Vinol,
- af' taking two bottles my
s.o-t returned; I am gaining in
.,a- Is built up my health and I
z. tssl Z fine for a woman of my
age. 90 ct around and do my house
r7cr.."
1As lea son Vinoi was % successful
n kT.- 'Vickersham's ease was be-
causs :" contains the very elements
nc sds5 - build her up. There Is
,.otHirg Ike Vinol to give strength
Nd v'-i.ty to elderly people.
we return your money u Vinol
left you.
Ds.. Ps Drug store, eO4 r Street
d other Washington drug
gares that DISPLAY the Vinol sixn.-Ady.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
STONE CANNON BALLS.
They Were Used In Iron Guns That
 Were Held Together by Screws.

They Were Used In Iron Guns That
 Were Held Together by Serews.
 In these days of huge projectiles turned to it exactly into cannon that are as near mechanically perfect as modern engineering can make them 1t Is almost Impossible to believe that at one time the Turks carried on effective warfare with wrought iron cannon screwed together and firing stone can non balls,
 Two of these cannon balls are to be seen at the museum of Hobart col lege at Geneva, N. '.
 They were used by the Turks in their war against the kingdom of Cyprus, one of the numerous Christian states which grew out of the crusades The stronghold of the enemy was the city of Famagusta. In 1571 the Turks undertook to reduce Its walls. For nearly a year they hurled stone can non balls against them. The stones varied in weight from a few pounds to several hundred. In order to conserve the force of the explosion the balls were made to it the bore of the can. non as nearly us possible, and they were fired with great deliberation.
 This method, though crude, was at that time regarded as the height of refinement in siege warfare. The ciey finally surrendered because It's food supply was cut of. It was found that the stone proiectiles had done great damage to the walls and spread terror among the defenders. At the siege of ConStantinople in l453 stone shot were also used by the Turks effectively. As late as 1897. when the Turks defended Constantinople against the British, these guns were used effectively, as the records of the British war office show.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Why Not Say "WOman7 2"

Whenever one has occasion 10 men, ton the most remarkable sex Of the human species one Is confronted by the pertinacious fact that there Is no general term to describe the subject of ones dissertations except the unlovely and almost meaningless term "fe- male" That term Is altogether too general It includes cows, hens and all other beings Of that gender Some word is needed that will express the female of the human species and noth, ing else. She who orders the universe and makes planets and suns and stars worth while ought to have name of her own and one worthy of her We call upon the nations of the world to devote themselves for a time to this really important task.-Chicago News
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01

Certain tradaB and occupations are hard on tha kidneys. Railroad men, farmers, mall carriers, police men, exDressmens IabOrtng men, etc. ure especially liable to kidney and DIucder trouble. All these Wlu find prompt relier ana aelR from the use UE "PUR0LA" Kidney PiIl& should they fail to benefit, return them to your dealer and the full retail price paIG VIII be refunded. Price soc. Specify "PUROLAI" Sold by KeLle Brns Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS SICK?
Many Alaska People Have Kept We'll By Keeping Their
 Kidneys Well

standing. Next may come Q dull, +hrobDlng Dackaches shaEps knife like pains, headaches dizziness and in many cases, lameness when aris- ing in the morning. No once can afford to delay until these troubles become serious. Begin using DOan Kidney Pills, the tried and test eed kidueY remedy that has won the praise of thousands. Alaskan read CTS should find convincing proof of merit ill the following statement.
 G. II. kehnke, 323 Lincoln St., Portland, Ore.s says: Kidney trouble clung to me for six months. l had a dull, steady acha and at times. sharp pains in my kidneys. l had so,ness over my kidneys and
 The first symptom of kidney tr
 The first symptom of kidney trouble may be only a slight pain in the back. feeling of stiffness or sCreneess in the loinsD or some an n0yirg irregularity ofthe urinary passages. Urine Is often discolored sud perhaps sediment gathers upon l found It hard to turn i'm bed. Too frequent action of my kidneys caus- ed me to rise often at night. Doan's Kidney Pills cured me-"
 Price soc, at ell dealers. Don't simply ask for 8 kidney remedy get Deans Kidney Pills-the same that cured Mir. Behnke. Foster-Mil- burn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.'
 Subscribe for the Daily Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
VANCE OPTIONS
 MORE PROPERTY

II. W. Vance has taken another cpuou on group ofmmlng claims, the papers uaYing been signed yes terday. The property taken over consists of group of two claims ut shvup Bay. beIOngDg to Chas. Ftsh' CT, Wm. Wesserhng and Emil Davis. The claims are adjacent to the Ram bier group of claims and cover two well defined veins of gold QuarIz' on both of which the surtface show ing is unusually good. and the fe- velopment work so far done indi- cates that the values are high and continuous throughout.
 MT. vance has lost no time in starting the work of developing these claims. He sent down q large quantity of tools and supplies Wednesday, and as J. Wilson's pack train went down. also to freight the supplies to the property. As soon as tue supplies have been delivered q crew of men will be sent down to commCnce work.
 MT. Vance states that he is well pleased with the showing on these cluims, which, he considers among the best in tho country. He says there is enough ore in sight at this time to make the property an extremely valuable one, and that further development will uudouLted' ly show the claims to be among the richest of the entire Valdez dis trict. Development 'on a large scuIe will be continued this sum- mer and throughout the coming winter, and by spring it is expect ed the property will have reached q stage of development where the installation of milling machinery will be warranted.
 MT. Vance now has bonds and options on four properties in diff ferent sections of this district, all of which are showing up well under development.-Ex-.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
CARELESS ABOUT GRAMMAR.
A Widespread Fault That a Little
 Thought Would Correct.

Thought Would Correct.
 The young woman who is careless about the way she speaks. who thinks good gramu.dr should be used only by teachers and those engaged in brain work" is making d most serious mis- take
 The manner in which a person ex presses himself or herself-the use of good grammar or the lack of it-stamps the speaker as either person of edu' cation or of very little learning.
 Amt Margaret any better?" young girl was heard asking a Chum one day. No, she ain't bit better" her friend answered.
 Both girls were well dressed and looked as though they came from con- fortable homes. Evidently a care had never come to either of them, and to be in time for q matinee seemed to each to be the paramount Issue of life Now. these girls must have known how crude their speech was, but they were absolutely indifferent as to what opin. ions were formed by those who over. heard them.
 Many young persons just out of high school are very careless about their grammar. Perhaps they think no one pays any attention to what they say or how they say 1t. but the person com petent to judge very quickly passes judgment ou them and quite frequent. ly lays the blame on the teacher or the school system.-New York Telegram
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Ambition.

The scroll of fame has variant at fractions for different minds.
 Here lies one whose name was writ ln wuter"-the despairing and dying John Keats desired that admission of defeat engraved for bis epitRph
 Write me as one who loved his fel low men," was Leigh Hunts aspira' ton.
 To be remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence and of the first statute for religious freedom and as the founder of the University of Virginia, this was Thomas Jeffer sons prayer to posterity.
 Thus one may go the range. And thus the lines reCur:
 Ambition is our idol, on whose wings
 Great minds are carried only to extreme To be subllmely great or to be nothing
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Catarrh CanAot Be Cured

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of thc disease. Ca tarrh is blood or uirst,TtiOnal disease, and in OrdeI 10 cure it you must take tn- ternal remedies Halls Catarrn Cure is taken internally, ana acts directly upon the blood and mucous surface. Hairs Catarrh Cur Is net a quact medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best phy- sicians in :llis country for years and Is a regular prescription. It 's composed of the best toniCs known. combined with the mucous surfaces. The narrcct combina- ton cf the two inL,vdicDts is what pro- duces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY (. CO. .'rops., Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists. price Toe.
 Take H2Tc Family Pills for constipation.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Tentative.

Their teacher had lately become en. gagged. and all the girls were tremen- dously interested-naturally. Every body wanted to see the ring, and more than one was grievously disappointed In the size and splendor of the token One ten-year-old maiden considered it critically and then remarked:
 Its mighty small. aint itf Does that mean that you haven't really quite made up your mind to take himT'- New York Post
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Hin Line.

A charming young member of a wo mans literary club, who adds the dis tinction of being a bride to successful authorship, recently met a gushing stranger at a club reception.
 @Oh, Mrs. Blank, am so glad to meet you. enjoy your stories so much. and your husbands too" Then adding as an afterthought. He is lit erary. too. isn't he?'
 Thank heaven. no" replied the bride. He's in the coal business-"- New York Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Anainnt AdditionaI Expense.

Young Mrs. Green (to neighborl-Pm having such trouble keeping our food 1 bought a real nice looking refrigera' tor, but 1t doesn't seem to work we'll at all Neighbor = Do you keep Ice enough in 1t? Mrs Green-lce! hope you don't think. after spending all that money on a refrigerator, we'd go to the additional expense of buying ice.-BOston Transcript
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Paternal Sarcasm.

A father, in the stiffness of night called downstairs to his daughter sol emnly:
 Hannah. what time is lt?"
 4 pause and Hannah answered.:
 Its just e quarter after 10, father
 "All right" the father said. And Hannah, don't forget to start the clock again after the young man goes out t. get his breakfast "-Washlngton Star
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Quick Jumpa.

'I bet, sah. dar I've unj'lnted muh old cob pipe fou' hund'ed times since l done got dat mule" related Brother Bombershay. Every time he kicks l jump back so quick I jerks de stem right out'n de bowl. ."-Eansas City Star
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01

Zenith oil keeps mrp'ical instru- ments, such as Cornets and From boucp in the very best Of condition at all times, 1Oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Bros. Sole skagway Agents-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-08-01
Inc Proof.

"If your wife is such terribly good cook why don't you eat more dinners at hOme?
 How would I know how well she could cook If didn't eat somewhere Plain Dealer.