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The Washington herald., 1916-04-21
"The Colonial Girls" at the Cosmos.

The Colonial Girls" a dainty Trio OF
singers. in colonial costumes, with a
repertoire Of excellent selections. head
the newcomers in the Cosmos Theater
bill for the last half Of this week
Manager Brylawski has retained Kelly
and Calvin. with their laughsble ''Wop"
Characterization, and The Pool Room y
the impressive dramatic playlet presented
by Charles wildish and Company, be-
cause Of the great popularity. New acts
include George Murphy. late with Prim-
roses Minstrels. in Dances, Past and
Present." Joe Kelsey, in a new collection
of original syncopsted melodies. and the
Gene Muller Troupe in a thrilling eX-
hibition OF hoop rolling and club tuggling.
The comedy film shows Heine and Louie
in ''Skylight Sleep" and the big photo
production, The Discard features
Virginia Hammond and Ernest Msupain
in a five-reel Essansy attraction shown
thrice daily, except Saturday, when the
6 D. m. showing will be omitted.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21
NOTES OF THE D. A. R.

One of the most popular of the pages
OF the president general of the d. A.
r. is Miss Madeline Callaghan, dauEh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel o. Gala
ghan' of 616 Eighteenth street north
west. This is Miss Callaghan's third
year as a page in the D. A. r. and
her second year as page to the presi-
dent general.
Mrs. c. w. Sheriff, of Peggy Stewart
Tea Party Chapter, Annapolis, cair-
man of the historic committee, which
will place a tablet in memory of Lieut..
Col. Trueman Skinner, of Revolu-
tionary War fame, at old st. Thomas
Church, Croome. Md, is one of the
prominent figures at the Congress.
The baby chapter, and one which
comes in for a good deal of mother
ing" at the congress, is the Prince
George County Chapter, of Seat
Pleasant, Md. All OF the members are
unmarried. Miss Emma Eaton Wal
ker is regent and Miss Howard John
son is vice regent. The chapter was
organized April s, 1916. Mrs Mary S.
Lockwood is called Mother; Miss
Grace Pierce. registrar general of the
society, "Stepmother." Mrs. Saun-
ders johnson, 'Mother-in-Law," Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Development of the incandescent
lamp represents an Improvement of
1,075 per cent in the amount of light
obtainable from a given consumption
OF electricity.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDRENLO
SYRUP OF figs
If Feverish, Bilious. Constipated, Give
Fruit Laxative at Once.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child
See If tongue is coated; that is a sure
sign its little stomach. liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste
When listless, pale. feverish, full Of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach
ache, Indigestion. diarrhoea, give a tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Fig, -
and in a few hours all the foul waste
the sour bile and fermenting food passes
out OF the bowels and you have a well
and playful child again. Children love
this harmless fruit laxative" and moth
ers can rest easy after giving it, because
1t never fails to make their little lin
sides" clean and sweet
Keep it handy, Mother. little given
today saves sick child tomorrow, but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist for
q 50-cent bottle Of California Syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all nges, and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here, so surely
look and see that yours is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other fig syrup.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. H. Pitney, OF Nor
ristown, n. J., have arrived in Wash
lngton and are spending some time at
the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

A. Watson, Mr.. R. L. Greer. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. X. Reynolds. Mr.. R. L Greer,
Mr.. Hewitt Wells, Mr.. II. J. NJ. Howard,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Barenther, Mr.. b. H.
hamnlon, Mrs. 0. J. Kellogg, Mrs. B.
Ter. Mr.. P. H. Wright, Mr.. A. S. Post
InkOfT, Mr.. /. ?. NJ. Z. -,.is. -
DOnough, Mr. c. o. Simmons. Mr. and
Mrs. Edwin Newdick, Mr.. b. II. Wright,
Mrs. w. S. McPhsil, Miss X. L. O'Day.
Miss NJ Cassidy, Mr.. Edwin Hahn, Mr..
R. J. Bodmer. Mr.. F. r. Hill, Miss Flora
NJ. Keefer, Mrs. II. B. Hoffman. Mr. r.
v. Bailey, Mr.. H. S. Turner, Mr. VIM.
w. Christmas, Mr.. Thomas l.. Egleston,
Mr.. J. Reuben Clark. jr.. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ]. Cough. and Mr.. A. Parker.
Mr.. and Mira H. w. Maxwell Miss
Alternately and Master ]. l. Maxwell, of
Glen Cove, l.. l., are in Washington for
few days on their way home from
White Sulphur Springs and are stopping
at the Shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Battle have come up
from their home in Richmond for a few
days in Washington, and are stopping
at the Shoreham.
w~s cNar,oe Dom of jamestown. is
also at the Shoreham.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P LaughIin have come
up from their place at Leesburg, Va,
for a spring visit to Washington and are
stopping at the Shoreham.
Recent arrivals at the Shoreham are
Mr.. N. F. Carstens, of London: Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Cummings, of Stamford,
Conn; Mrs. S. F. Wiley. of New York
Mr.. E. S. Harris, also of New York
Mr.. Hamilton Stewart, of Pittsburgh,
and Mr.. Henry S. Hall, of Boston.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

work. Mrs. Shepherd and Mrs. Kerr
are interested IN a large entertain
ment which will take place at the
Hotel Biltmore, New York, and later
at the Hotel Traymore in Atlanta, en-
titled, Chinese Night" Prof. Shep-
herd will give his brilliant lecture on
the subject, with colored slides. The
proceeds from both entertainments
will go to the Red Cross fund.
Mrs. George Won L. Meyer, wife of
former Secretary of the Navy. was
hostess at a dinner party last evening
at the Shoreham Hotel
Miss Marguerite Spalding Gerry, of
this city, was the guest in New York
for the weekend, of her cousin. Mrs.
Frank H. Lindsay. of Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred P. Thorn, who
were recently married in this city, have
returned to the Hotel Astor after a
week in Atlantic City.
Mr.. John Watt Kearney. of the Uni
versity Of Virginia, Is in Washington for
a few days, and is at the shoreham.
Mrs. Robert z. Cruice, of Philadelphia,
has announced the engagement of her
daughter, Louise Netterville, to Lieut.
Edward Warren Sturdevant, United
States Marine Corps. Mr.. sturdevant is
the son Of Mrs. Edward Warren Sturde-
want, of Wilkesbarre, and a graduate
of Princeton, class of 1904.
The wedding OF Miss Elizabeth Bache
Gould. a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Saltonstall Gould, and Mr.. McAlis-
ter Coleman, the son. of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Caldwell Coleman, will take place
on Wednesday afternoon, April IS, in
New York. home of the brides parents.
None except relatives will be present,
and a small reception will follow. The
bridesmaids will be the Misses Gladys
Franklin Gould, Frances Emerson Cole
man and Harriet W. Mygatt.
Registering at the Hotel McAlpin, New
York, from Washington during the past
week, have been: Mr.. H. J. Browne
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Fishel, Mr.. r. W.
Harris, Mr.. S. G. Spitzer, Mrs. F. 8.
Mccoy, Miss Ida NJ. Meyers, Mr.. Mark
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Capt c. Daireaux, OF Buenos Aires,
who is connected with the Argentine
Naval Commission, Is IN Washington
and Is stopping at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George whittlesey an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter, Eloise, to Lieut.. Lloyd V. Kiel-
horn, U. s. Coast Guard.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21
President and Bride Greet
D.A.R.Women and 'Kiddies"
President Chucks Youngsters Under Chin as They Pass in
Review at White House Reception Delegates in
Another Heated Clash at Session.

that women OF the District should retain
ther regular places on the program and
changes only made when out-of-town del
esales had to return home
mouon when put~to a vote was car
rlea 70 allow Mrs. Smallwood % read
her report at the morning session.
other reports read yesterday were on
National Old Trails Roads, by Mrs.
Henry McCleary; Transportation, by
MIS- Charles B. Goldsborough; Welfare
OF women and Children, by Mrs. c,
ohaWhan' Children and Sons of the Re-
public. by Mrs. Margaret L. IL Hicks:
Interchangeable Bureau of Slides. Lee
lures and Literature. by Mrs. Charles
~ slack and National University, by
Miss Mary r. Wilcox.
Ut. sioney L. Gulick gave a short ad-
dress on proposed amendments 10 the
constitution and bylaws
state Reports are Read.
The reading Of reports of the State
regents. the presentation of Gifts ana
the singing Of State songs occupied tbe
session. N'-'Ae
Following q suggestion made by Mrs,
story, that means Of calling States
oe devised that would be fair to an. Mrs,
Seorge Z. Squires, of Minnesota, moved
that the States eIcalled in alphabetical
order, but beginning at the middle and
calling both ways.
Regents reported for the following
states: Minnesota, by Mrs. George c.
Squires: Michigan. by Mrs. William H.
Mait; New Hampshire. by Miss Annie
Wallace; Massachusetts,, by Mrs. George
Q. Jenkins; New Jersey, by Mrs. George
W. Gedney; Maryland. by Mrs. Arthur
Lee Bosley; Maine, by Mrs. Charles W.
steele; New York, by Mrs. Benjamin F.
Spraker; Louisiana, by Mrs. William
W. Wallis.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs Philander Chase Knox
have gone to Atlantic City. to remain
over Easter.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21
Indorse Hogan and Williston.

The candidates. Of Frank J. Hogan and
Edward williston, and Of Julius l. Pey-
ser and George w. Robinson. for dele
gates and alternates, respectively, to the
Republican national convention were in
dorsed at a mass meeting held Wednes-
dav night, at First Baptist Church,
Sixth street near G street southwest The
meeting was under the auspices Of the
Riverside Republican Club Of the Elev-
epth and Eighteenth districts.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Mrs. Story then announced that the
reports OF State regents would be con-
tinued on Saturday morning in order
to permit the delegates, members and
pages TO attend the ball and reception
given in their honor by the Southern So
ciety of Washington at the New Willard
Hotel.
Reception and Bail.
The reception and ball was scheduled
to begin at 3 o'clock, but it was after
II O'Clock before the pressure Of business
would permit all of the delegates to
leave Memorial Continental Hall
Cen William c. Gorgas, president of
the society. and Mrs. Gorgas headed the
receiving line Of the Southern Society al
the New Willard. Others in the line
were Secretary OF the Navy Josephus
Daniels. vice president of the society,
and Mrs. Daniels; Mrs. Champ Clark,
Mrs. Ollie NJ James, Miss Mary Custis
Lee. Miss Nanny Randolph Heth, Mrs.
Frank Foster Greenawalt, Mrs. Samuel
Spencer. Mrs. Claude n. Bennett, and
Mrs. Milton W. Johnson.
The presentations were made by Dr.
Clarence J. Owens, secretary of the So
ciety. Approximately 5000 persons, in
cluding members Of the society attended.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21

Arthur Lee Bosley Foster Mother,
and Mrs James z. Mulcare God
mother"
The Washington herald., 1916-04-21
New York Hotel Arrivals.

New York. April 2O.-The following
Washingtonians have registered at ho-
tells here:
J. T. Bowen. wallick; Mr.. and Mrs.
Heilig, Arlington; F. Lyon, Georgian:
W. ]. Mack, Albert: G. Delehant Her
aid Square; r. G. Proctor, Hermitage:
B. B. Schneider. Bristol
Woodward & Lothrop, dry goods,
etc; G. Louis, travelling bags, toys,
sporting goods and music; 334 Fourth
avenue.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02
ARBON NEWS.

j. ID. Dawson and family have moved
to Utah for the winter months.
Miss Mary Evans and Miss Mildred
Warren attended the teachers insti-
tute at Pocatello.
Mrs, j.. Il. Keller and daughter. Mil
dred. were in Pocatello last week
shopping.
John Payne is in Salt Lake City Wis
ting for n few days.
Harold Leavitt is o agent here
for the Chicago Tailoring company OF
Chicago. Look over his line of sam
pies at the Arbon postoffice.
FOR SAlE-A u. S. e separa-
tor, see Mrs. Il. A. Logan.
John Noble was in Pocatello recent
ly on business.
Miss Thelma Rust of Pocatello Wis
tied with her sister, Mrs. L. A. Logan.
last week.
The Arbonites are quite proud of
lotheir mail service Coming from Po-
catello 10Y which makes IL much
handler for us on of the mail
arriving here several days sooner. MIR.
Lorin Bailey is carrying the mail.
Miss Nina Keller left last week for
~ WI aus " dittlld CtItOl.
led snyder was n Pocatello visitor
last week.
/ MIR. Dunn of American Falls was in
Arbon a few days ago on business.
Charles Bailey was in P~ocatello last
week on business and while preparing
to leave Michaud Saturday morning
for home one of his most valuable
horses suddenly took sick and died.
This makes the second good horse his
father, j. Il. Bailey. has lost within
the last two weeks. The first one was
f~oundered.
DIR. Schiltz OF American Falls was
in Arbon a few days ago on profess
sional business.
Mrs. Frank Swim. who has been
quite i'll, is now convalescent.
NJ. NJ. Johnson and family and
brother-in-law. Leslie Featherstone.
left last week for Kansas, to make
their home. having disposed of their
homes, household goods, stock and
farm implements here. Col. Cotant
OF Rockland held an auction sale. sell
ling everything for a fair price. A de-
licious dinner vas served. A large
crowd attended. This is the first sale
of this kind out here. The Johnsons
will be greatly missed here by their
many friends and We hope they will
return here
MEN TAKE NoTICE-See Harold
Leavitt at Arbon p~ostoffice for a good
hair cut.
A very enjoyable surprise party was
given to Thelma Rust. Thursday after
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02

noon, October Goth. at the home of
her sister, Mrs. e. A. Logan, the occa-
sion being Thelma's tenth birthday.
Various games were played after which
delicious refreshments were served by
Mrs. Logan, assisted by Mrs. G. w.
Bandy. Those present We're: Mar
garet Allard, Darlene Bandy. Merle
Bailey, Theresa Bailey. Edna Bailey,
Mary Bailey, Thelma Rust. Vernon
Logan, Ralph Smith, Bowen Smith
and Orville Porter. The little guests
departed at a late hour wishing Thel-
ma many more happy birthdays.
j. f. Keller and son, Howard, spent
a few hours in Pocatello last week.
Mrs. Nathan Bullock is quite i'll az
Moreland, Idaho, Mrs. John Bullock
left here a few days ago to be with
her. We hope to hear of her improve
ment.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02
WOMAN'S GLIB GREATLY FAVORED

Miss Bernice Mccoy, the loved and
respected state superintendent of
public instruction for the state of
Idaho. spent Wednesday. November
LIST in our city. speaking before a
company of than seventy ladies'
IN the parlor Of the Hotel Remington
that afternoon. She came at the in
vitation of Mrs. Barber. head of the
Civic department of the Woman's
club. Some of the members of the
Fairview Woman's club were present,
as were the teachers of the public
school.
Miss Mccoy very ably discussed the
problems of education. She laid par
ticular emphasis on the advantage If
the state would make special provi-
sions for each pupil throughout the
state. She spoke of the need of a re-
organization of the land board such
as would place il on a business basis
and secure returns from the capital
which is now idle.
She defined the Idaho plan in edu-
cation and how the same plan is be-
ing adopted by one after another of
the older states. She explained her
position relative To abolishing the Of
flee of state superintendent. As it is.
there are two heads, commissioner
and superintendent. The office of
commissioner should be retained. but
rural supervisors. primary. health or
other specialists should be added to
the state office without interfering
with the central administration
Coming down to local problems. Miss
Mccoy spoke of the great field for
work which our rural schools afford
ed and urged the club women of
American Falls to accompany the
Power county superintendent. Miss,
Whistler, on her visits to the country
schools.
An informal reception followed dur
ing which a committee composed of
Mesdames d. ". Davis. Harry wones,
Fred Durkee and NJ. ]. Unger served
tea and waters.
While in the city Miss Mccoy was
the guest of Mrs. G. W. Thompson of
the Hotel Remington. Mrs. Thomp-
son entertained at dinner in her hon
or. Mrs. Barber. Prof. and Mrs. Wallis,
Misses Whistler and Hill.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES.

Extensive improvements have been
going on at the Medley school. Neat
ness OF environment promotes self
respect. We bespeak for Medley a
prosperous school year.
Miss Alice Beach. teacher of the
Garn school. entertains at dinner the
members of her eighth grade class.
These are Florence Misenheimer, Alice
Christensen, George Barnard, Leland
and Leslie Nelson.
Mrs. Cora II. Darling and her pu-
pills are making bookshelves for the
protection Of their library books. and
tables which will be used In the base
ment where II range has already been
installed. Warm lunches will be serv-
ed during the winter months.
Miss Columbia Powelson, who
teaches at Central hall liz fortunate
In having her mother with her. Light
housekeeping Will solve the problem
of IA boarding place.
Howard Grant and Miss Hazel Tyler
are planning nm interesting program
for Thanksgiving. Supervised play
on the school grounds will be II prom
inent feature of the day.
Messrs. j. VI. Crowley and A, G..
Lindley, trustees at Landing. have al.
ready visited the school. Their school
will he IN the standard class very
soon. A good heating and yentilatins
system, single desks, blinds. black
boards and library hooks are adding 10
the welfare of students and teacher,
Frank Hartley from Landing is at
tending school In American Falls,
Walter Wegner will attend the con-
firmation school after the holidays,
Bertha Zimmerman has a fine eighth
grade class at the Cove school this
year.
Miss Jessie Wills aud her pupils
are rejoicing over a new heating plant
recently Installed. The patrons are
planning To erect a new building next
year.
Miss Agnes Harvey arrived Wed
nesday To MI the place made vacant
I'm the Roy school by the marriage of
Miss Logan. Miss Harvey comes from
B~ellingham normal. one of the finest
training schools on the coast, and is
an enthusiast about rural work.
Miss Ruby Kunkel reports a very
full school at Arbon.
VI ktRNf aiu MicN NtiIth uIt
having a vacation while the Bannock
school Is plastered and kaisomined.
MIR, Leavitt distributed sample tubes
of Colgate's tooth paste among his
pupils. Colgates are glad to furnish
these to any teacher upon request.
Mr., Howell and Miss Evans report a
fair attendance at the Pauline school
This building has been improved by
cutting a double door between the
rooms. Thus all grades may partici-
pate | n programs.
Miss Rose Dunleavy now has charge
of the Davis school In No. IL. Mrs.
Nellie Castor presides over the Gen.
trail school. Helen Logan teaches the
Gabbert school and V. o. Humphrey is
in the Thacker neighborhood. A suit
able building is the problem In the
community named last.
verna Rigdon Is making organized
play Q feature at Cedar Greek. This
meets = need Of long standing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02

Lola Skartvedt is to have n domes-
tic science table and "A manual train
ing bench In the Mt. Hope school.
The Fairview school has recently
been greatly improved by placing the
windows all on one side. The Wo-
mans club AZ Fairview Is much inter-
ested In education as was shown by
their attendance AT the Remington to
meet the state superintendent, Miss
Mccoy.
Mrs. M. shelton Wilson and her
little daughter, Marguerite, are coz
lily e%nsconced In the teachers cottage
at Quigley. Tho board has made sew
eral improvements here, windows on
one side. Dom finished inside. good
foundation, coal shed, stove for teach
ers. are a few of these.
Daisy White gives sewing lessons
to her girls on Friday afternoon after
recess. The boys spent the first after
noon making u book cas- out of "A
packing box and boards left from the
building.
Miss Bertha Blint and Fern Quick
of the Washington and Mckinley
schools gave Il joint Halloween pro-
- 80 ~ H'hR' 80 - INV,
Miss Lillian Cannell Is the new
teacher at the Prosperity school.
Miss ottilie Hoering of the Lincoln
school speaks German fluently. a de-
cided advantage when pupils enter
who are unable to speak Il language.
Miss E~thelwyn Jones of Cedar
Ridge visited with relatives In town,
Belle McCrossin arranged n Hal
lowe'en program at tho Cold Creek
school.
Blodwyn Jones from Sunbeam. Wis
tied with her aunt, Mrs. Frances Da-
Wis. over Sunday.
Bessie Yerger visited with her par
ents In pocatello during institute week,
returning to the Campbell school on
Sunday.
Regina Miller is organizing n girls
sewing club at Bonanza Bar.
Miss Nell DeChambeau from Yale,
was In attendance at the Pocatello in
stitute last week.
The joint institute held In Pocatslio
last week is conceded to % the best
In the state. Mr.. Searson. editor of
the readers used In the upper grades,
Mr.. briggs. author of our language
books, MIR, Krolux. physical director
from Portland. Miss Small. primary
supervisor from Boise, Prof, Werner.
and MIR. Tietrich. assistant state SUI
perintendent OF Pennsylvania. rural
specialist, are a few of the able In
structors who were present. MIR.
Humphrey from the Industrial school.
Miss Mccoy. Mr.. Blair, Miss Crowley
and MIR. Siders added % the interest
by contributing from their various
fields of knowledge and endeavor.
The superintendent and teachers
OF Power county were inspired aud
helped by this institute as never be-
fore. 1t will bear results, N o for this
year only but throughout the years
to come.
Miss Bernice Mccoy spoke TO the
women OF American Falls and vicin-
ity IN the educational interests of
state, county and community. She
urged that the club women OF the town
accompany their county s~uperinten-
dent on her trips to rural districts,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02

and lend their aid in providing amuse-
ment, entertainment, instruction along
the line of health, or whatever the
need might be.
Mr.. MacNeil from the Hunter school
was In town yesterday wearing the
broad smile which II who has done
something for his community has a
right TO year. Lo! Old Central Hall
is no more. In its place is a brand
Row ~tcacherage where Miss Column
bia Powelson. the teacher, ana her
mother will spend the school year.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02
FOR SALE.

One 3 IA Winona wagon; team of
mules, weight $500; one 12-inch Oil
yer gang pillow, new; n saddle horse.
These are priced to sell. Easy terms.
Call one block west of Baugh hotel,
Phone 81.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02
EXCURSIONS TO POCATELLO
Oct. 30-31; Nov. LIST.

Via o. S. L.. for United Cattle and
Horse Growers Association conven-
ton and Automobile show. Tickets
limited to November 9th. See agents
for rates and further details.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-11-02

Milk and Cream delivered any plac.
in the city. Phone 66-W, A. W
Davis. II