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lightly aside. and In the absence OF
authentic record evidence are at least
worthy of consideration in arriving
at conclusion as to any doubtful
matter OF history.
Old Yeocomico church. a quaint
relic of colonial Virginia. is built in
the form of a cross or a hexagon. Its
solid walls have weathered the storms
of two centuries, and it has suffered
the devastation OF three wars II was
favorite camping place of soldiers
Of the Revolution. OF the War OF 1872,
and of the Civil war. Some of the
soldiers, according to tradition.
stabbed their horses in the building.
used the marble font as a horse
trough. and also as punch bowl, and
the communion table as a butchers
block.
In part of tho wall of the church are
the initials "R. L" and figures 1905"
evidently referring to Richard Lee.
whose wealth contributed to the erec-
ton OF the church. Other curious
symbols appear on the exterior Of
this venerable place of worship. These
objects. together with the beautiful
marble font still used for christening
embryo Washingtons, the quaint win.
dows and communion table, the sun.
dial bearing date Of III, the old iron
dipper in the nearby spring, and the
gallery for :laves and carriage driw
ers are intensely, interesting. All
three quaint and curious objects and
many others not mentioned, apart
cm the tradition that George Wash.
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port life but -four mixed with water,
which they baked into cakes at the
open fires. The horses died of star.
vation by the hundreds, and the men
were obliged to haul their provisions
and firewood. Sickness spread rapid
ly. THE unfortunate soldiers" wrote
Lafayette in after years, were in
want of everything; they had neither
coats, hats, shirts nor shoes; their
feet and their legs froze until they be-
came black. and amputation was fire.
quently necessary"
1t was when the army at Valley
Forge was at its worst condition Bar
on Steuben. an accomplished Prussian
officer. arrived in this country, and
went to the camp. He rapidly brought
order cut Of chaos.
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Old Yeocomlco Church.

ington was ctristened within the walls
of "Old Yeocomlco." make this one Of
tho most noteworthy of the old
churches OF America.
When visited a few years ago by
the writer service was generally con-
Quoted in the church in daylight and
rarely at night, owing to lack Of
lighting apparatus. When evening
service was held members of the con-
gregation brought oil lamps from their
homes, and these lamps, set on
shelves in each high-boxed pew. fur
nished the necessary light to enable
the service, just as in the days before
the Revolutionary war.
Except for !. period following the
disestablishne ent of the Church of Eng
land as the state chu.ch OF Virginia,
Yeocomico church has been in con-
tinuous use since 1706 b. the Episco-
palians as a place Of worship. For
several years after the Revolution the
church was used by other sects, dur
ing which time, it Is said, the blind
Presbyterian preacher. Rev. Mr.. Wad-
dell, made famous by the eloquent de-
scription of William Writ, displayed
or one occasion his fervid oratory.
Here also the great but little known
Scotch clergyman and educator. Rev.
Archibald Campbell. the man who
taught Washington, Madison. Monroe.
Joh, Marshall and other Virginia
youths, who were born In and lived In
the northern neck" Of Virginia.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18
FROM GIRLHOOD TO OLD
AGEWOMEN ARE HELPED

At the first symptoms Of any de-
rangement of the feminine organism
at any period of life the one safe, really
helpful remedy is DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for every conceivable all
ment and disease of womanly nature.
1t is woman's temperance medicine
and its ingredients are published on
wrapper.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
true friend to women in times of
trial and at times of pain when the
organs are not performing their func-
tions. For headache, backache, hot
flashes, catarrhal conditions, bearing
down sensations, mental depression,
dizziness, fainting spells, women
should never fail to take this tried and
true women's medicine.
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STOMACH MISERY
GAS, INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" fixes sick,
sour, gassy stomachs in
five minutes.

Time 1t! In five minutes all stomach
distress will go. No indigestion. heart
burn, scurness or belching of gas, acid,
or eructations Of undigested food, no
dizziness. bloating, or foul breath.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest and most GER
tain indigestion remedy in the whole
world. and besides it is harmless.
Please for your sake. get a large
ffty-cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin
from any store and put your stomach
right. Don't keep on being miserable
life is too short-you are not here
long, SO make your stay agreeable.
Eat what you like and digest it; en-.
Joy 1t, without dread of rebellion in
the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
home anyway. Should one of the fam.
lily eat something which doesn't agree
with them, or in case of an attack Of
Indigestion. dyspepsia, gastritis or
stomach arrangement at daytime or
during the night, it is handy to give
the quickest relief known. Adv.
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SUFFERING AT VALLEY FORGE
General Washington and His Little
Army Encamped There One Hun
dred and ThIrty-Nine Years Ago.

General Howe, having sailed forth
from Philadelphia, where he had es.
tablished his headquarters, several
times during the early part Of Decem.
ber to give battle to General Washing
ton. but finding the latter's forces
were too formidable. Howe finally de-
cided to go into winter quarters in
Philadelphia on December 8. and
Washington, seeing that the campaign
on the part of Howe would hardly be
resumed before spring, and not hav-
ing an army formidable enough for at
tack, decided to go into winter quar-.
tiers himself. He selected Valley
Forge, about thirty miles northwest of
Philadelphia. Washington and his
army arrived there on December IL,
1777. and at once began the erection
of huts.
Although the winter was intensely
cold. the men were obliged to work
at the buildings. with nothing to sup
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18
SWAMI. ROOT FOR
KIDNEY DISEASES

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as remedy for
diseases of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of even the most distress
ing cases. Swamp-Root, physicians pre-
scription for special diseases, makes friends
quickly because its mild and immediate ef-
feet is soon realized in most cases. 1t is
gentle, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug
stores in bottles of two sizes-ffty cents
and one dollar.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer l. Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
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to me at times.

70 me at times. Lydia T.. Plnkham 8
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me to health and l want to thank
you for the good they have done me. i
have had quite a bit of trouble and
worry but it does not affect my youth
full looks. My friends say why do you
look SO young and well?' owe it all
to the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies.
Mrs. RoBT. SToPIEL, Moore Avenue,
Washington Park, Illinois.
We wish every woman who suffers
from female troubles, nervousness,
backache or the blues could see the let
ters written by women made we'll by Ly-
dia E. Pmkham's Vegetable Compound.
If you have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to tho
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given free #
charge.
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CLAIMS HIGH HONOR
Lovers of Old Yeocomico Church
Claim Washington Was
Christened There.

n N ANY residents of Westmore-
I'M land county, Virginia, who
are descended from colonial
families assert that Wash
ington was christened in old Yeocom-
leo church, one of the quaintest and
most interesting of the old churches
of America. They have no record evil
dence to offer in support of their con-
tention, for the registers of the parish
during the colonial period were de-
stroyed in the Revolutionary war. and
for proof Of the great honor claimed
for that church they can only point to
local tradition that he was chris
tened in "old Yeocomico," and to an
ancient letter bearing on the subject.
However, traditions, or at least those
of Virginia, are not to be brushed
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when KIDNEYS ACT BAD
TAKE GLASS OF SALTS
Eat Less Meat II Kidneys Hurt or You
Have Backache or Bladder Misery
MEAT Forms Uric Acid.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake by flush
ing the kidneys occasionally, says
weH-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which clogs the kidney pores
so they sluggishly filter or strain only
part of the waste and poisons from
the blood, then you get sick. Nearly
all rheumatism, headaches, liver trou-
BILE, nervousness. constipation, dizzi-
ness, sleeplessness, bladder disorders
come from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel dull ache in
the kidneys or your back hurts. or II
the urine is cloudy, offensive. full of
sediment, irregular Of passage or at
tended by sensation Of scalding, get
about four ounces Of Jad Salts from
any reliable pharmacy and take q
tablespoonful in glass of water be.
fore breakfast for few days and your
kidneys will then act fine. This IA
nous salts Is made from the acid of
grapes and lemon juice, combined with
lithia and has been used for genera
tions to flush clogged kidneys and
stimulate them to activity, also to neu-
tralize the acids in urine SO it no
longer causes irritation, thus ending
bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
tnjure; makes delightful efferves-
cent lithia-water drink which all reg
ular meat eaters should take now and
then to keep the kidneys clean and
the blood pure, thereby avoiding se-
rious kidney complications.-Adv.
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tered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me SO nervous
! could just tear
everything to pieces
and / would ache all
over and feel SO sick
that ! would not
want anyone to talk
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Season for Reflection,

At season like this 1t is good to
turn back to the hour OF the nations
birth and lay our garlands on the
tomb of him who made this republic
possible by his possession Of Just
those qualities Of patience and mag.
nanimity and hope which most we
need in view Of the difficulties and
perils of the present hour.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum, a
small box OF Bsrbo Compound, and y o. Of
glycerine Apply to the hair twice week
until il becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist ca7 put this up or you can mix 1t at
home at very little cost. 1t viii gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair and re-
moves dandruff. 1t is excellent for falling
beir and will make harsh hair soft and glossy
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub of.-Adv.
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w yth all the world at war and
Y n we at peace.
wv Thy spirit guide US, who
didst first declare
Against tn ENHANCEMENT.
tn insldous snare
OF foreign ties that draw US from our
ease.
Thy searching wisdom need We sore to-
AS world strife threatens to extend Its
sway.
Thy mighty name. thy mem'ry well-be-
lov'd
Inspire our leaders. that the path may
clear.
Dark places yield to light. that dangers
May vanish. by thine own great spirit
mov'd;
That this remain a refuge land serene.
That naught Its course from honor'd
peace may wean.
Thou vast. indeed. in war . man Of
might
Thyself. when arm'd in Freedoms pre-
cious cause,
But war to thee was hateful-thou d!dst
pause
crown'd the right.
In peace, at last, was won thy greatest
fame,
For peace blessed land doth praise thy
name.
Now harried nations cast their envious
eyes
Upon the plenty and the blessings rare
Which Providence hath granted for its
share
Unto this country. father whom we prize
And, covetous of our contented life.
Seek to cmbroil US in unholy strife.
Since thou vast friend Of ev'ry folk and
land.
But lov'd thine own and unto It dldst
give
All of thyself. that honor'd It might live
And for oppressed humanity e'er stand.
Now may throughout this troubled. tur-
moild earth
Thy high example give to peace new
birth.
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PREPAREDNESS!
To Fortify The System Against Grip

when Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoMO
QUlNlNE should be taken. this combinati
of Quinine with other ingredients. DESTROYS
germs. acts Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to Withstand
Colds. Grip and Influenza. There is only one
"BROMO QulSINE." E. W. GROVES sig.
osture on box asc
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18
DANISH PIMPLES QUICKLY
Easily and cheapIy by Using cutlcura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti-
cura Ointment on end of finger and
allow it to remain on five minutes.
Then bathe with hot water and Cuti-
cura Soap and continue some minutes.
This treatment is best upon rising and
retiring. but is effective at any time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

1taly's imports in the first six
months of 1915 were valued at 1926.
794,650; exports, S246, ,026,660.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

A woman may have a poor memory
but she never forgets compliment.
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Miqht Be.

What is the Pan-American con-
gress, pap
Il don't know exactly, but it sounds
as if it might be convention of our
hyphenated fellow citizens"
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Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

Weeks Break -Up-A-Cold Tablets
A guaranteed remedy for Colds and
La Grippe. Price 25c of your druggist
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

Poverty is not crime, but the pen.
atty is hard labor, just the same.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

Most men are willing to start some
thing for the sake of an argument.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

Political fences are usually of the
old-fashioned stake-and-rider pattern.
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If love makes the world go round
it's no wonder lovers act dizzy.
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| owe
MY HEALTH
To Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etablc Compound.

Washington Park, III am the
mother of four children and have suf-
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Motto of the confidence man:
Watch and prey"
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

None but a fool is always right
Hare.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

No matter how red a mans hair
may be, he hates to lose it.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18

NOTE:-When your kidneys get
sluggish and clog. you suffer from
backache, sick-headache, dizzy spells,
or the twinges and pains Of lumbago,
rheumatism and gout. "Anuric" is the
most powerful agent in dissolving
uric acid, as hot water melts sugar.
Ask the druggist for "Anuric," put
I'D by DR.. Pierce, in 50-cent packages.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-02-18
New Strength for Lame Backs
and Worn-out Conditions

Dear Mr.. Editor:
l suffered from lame back and a
tired, worn-out feeling. Was unable to
stand erect and scarcely able to get
around. 1t would usually come on at
first with crick in small of my back.
took Anuric Tablets and my back
commenced to get better. / did not
have to walk doubled over as did
before using the "Anuric." 1t is the
best remedy l have ever taken for
what it is intended to relieve.
A. G.. DRAKE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-25
TO COURT MARTIAL
116 Texas Militiamen Ordered
to Army Trial.
Refused To Be Mustered Into
Federal Service.
BAKER CHANGES OPINION
Trial Must Come Under Old,
Not New, Law.
Deny That Funston Asked for
Deny That Funston Asked for
Militia of Three States.

Washington, May 25.-Reversing
his previous decision. Secretary Baker
announced today that the 116 mem
bers of the Texas national guard
who failed to present themselves for
muster into the federal service will
be brought to court martial immed-
lately under the present law Mr..
Baker had intended to await the
signing of the new militia law now
before the president and proceed I'M
der its provisions.
Secretary Baker explained his ac-
ton by pointing out the difference in
the enlistment oaths guardsmen are
required to take under the Dick law
and the new Hay-Chamberlain bill.
The Dick law required an obligation
to defend the constitution and obey
orders of the governor of the state,
but not the order of the president.
Trial Under Dick Law.
The Hay-Chamberlain act requires
an oath to obey orders of both the
governor and the president. Upon
recommendation of Judge Advocate
General Crowder, the secretary has
decided that the alleged offense of the
guardsmen refusing to present"
tliStilSelNeS IOT HluSleT was COlIliHlt-
ted under the Dick law and trial
should be under that law.
General Crowder. in a supplement
tary opinion, held that the Hay-Cham-
berlain act would not abolish the Of
Tense with which the Texans are
charged, as has been suggested. On
this showing, it will not be necessary
to issue a new call for the border mil
tia after the Hay-Chamberlain bill is
signed.
Funston Didn't Call Militia.
1t was stated officially at the war
department today that General Fun
ston had never requested that the
Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma
national guard be called out for Dor
Funston asked for additional coast ar
tillery but the department decided it
was not needed at present
Some Went Back Home.
San Antonio, May 25.-None of the
lie militiamen who refused to enter
the federal service has been arrested.
Many have returned to their homes.
No action in regard to their cases will
be taken until General Funston is no.
titled officially of Secretary Baker
new decision
The Second Texas militia left today
for Brownsville. Another regiment of
the militia which had been ordered to
move to Eagle Pass Saturday will be
sent to the Big Bend district for pa
troll duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-25
NEEDS MORE men
Funston Asks for Additional
National Guard Troops.
Louisiana, Ark. and Okla. Next
To Be Called Upon.

FL Paso, Texas, May 2o.-It is
authoritativcly reported that Major
General Funston has again request
ed the war department to call out
the national guard of Louisiana,
Arkansas and Oklahoma. The
latest call for rcinforcements is
said to be due to the refusal from
Washington to withdraw additional
men from the coast artillery for
border patrol.
San Antonio, Texas, May 25.-That
General Frederick Funston has asked
that the militia of some of the other
states be called out and assigned to
his department of the south is a logi-
cal conclusion from the developments
of Wednesday.
The war department has refused
Funston's request for more of the
coast artillery companies, on the
ground that barely enough men are
left now along the two coasts to
take care of the big guns and pre-
vent the deterioration. But with
daily increase of the size of tbs Car
ranzista commands in northern Mex
leo. on the flanks of General Per
shing's positions, and the coincident
increasing boldness of bandits in the
regions controlled by the Carranzistas
the need of more troops is even great
er than when General Funston asked
for additional coast artillery
Funston NoncommittaI.
General Funston, while stating that
he had been denied more men from
the coast artillery branch of the ser
vice. would make no statement as to
whether he had followed this refusal
with a request for more militia.
Presumably the national guard of
New York and Pennsylvania, and after
those organizations, those of Ohio and
will be called into the federal
service if the administration decides
the situation is critical enough to de-
mand it, General Funston unquestion-
ably has informed the secretary of
war that the force at his command is
insufficient to patrol the border ade-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-25

a welcome to YOU, not for today alone,
but for all the future that beckons TO
democracy" said the governor. Re-
viewing the Improvement in the sta
ton of woman in the last SO years, ne
said:
DO not understand me as dissent
ing from the ancient dictum that
woman's place is the home. But the
American home must be viewed in
The case for the whole woman
movement is entitled to the broad
ground of justice. II is linked with
the lives and hopes of millions OF
helpless mothers and toiling children
and with the fight against exploita-
ton, oppression, slums. sweatshops.
child labor, vice and crime.
at is because of these convictions
that l am proud and happy to well
come the General Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs to the state of New York
Mayor Mitchell was not able to at
tend and was represented by Fire
commissioner Robert Adamson. who
said New York was honored by its
selection as the convention city
Speeches by Women.
Mrs. Albert H. Hildreth, of Syracuse,
president of the New York State fed
eretion welcomed the delegates in be-
half of the state organization and COM
plim Mrs. Pennybacker as our
dear little mother president"
Mrs. Benjamin Prince, president OF
Sorosis followed with a short speech.
Mrs. Eugene Grant, president of the
New York city federation, represent
ing 100000 members, received
hearty welcome. She explained how
the city's club women had planned for
months to welcome the visitors.
DR.. Katherine B. Davis, chairman
of the parole board of the city of New
York, said she felt as pioneer in
woman's work. She recalled the first
meeting of the federation in 1890 and
was applauded when she related how
she sat beside Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst
as one of the 81 delegates, now grown
to thousands.
Honor Mrs. Pennybacker.
Mrs. Brown then introduced Mrs
Pennybacker as the leader of Ameri-
can womanhood.
The audience rose in her honor. She
said IN part:
You will find among US women
from every rank of life, women rank
ing from this evenings honor guest
the daughter of the president of the
United States. and from the wives OF
the cabinet members to women who
bravely toll at socalled mental tasks. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-25
CALL CITY ELECTIONS
Carranza Takes First Step in Restor-
ing Constitutional Government.

Ell Paso, May 25.-As the first step
in the restoration of a constitutional
government, the Carranza administra-
ton has prepared a decree calling for
municipal elections and the establish
ment of free municipalities, according
to message from Mexico City to
Andres Garcia, Mexican consul here.
Following the municipal elections
orders will be issued successfully for
state and congressional elections and
for the choosing of a president of the
republic. Information also received
from Chihuahua City that Governor
Enriquez had published a decree for
bidding bull fights, cock fights and
other sports considered immoral and
corrupting.