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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13

called upon, and he verlned MrA Clafiin's
Mr. Claim said the point had been
made that the Sunday Issue should not
eb raised In the bin because OF the
princiuple OF religious liberty. He
stated he, too, believed In religious lib
erty, and that was why he opposed re-
quirlng janitors and principals to work
on Sunday whether they wanted to or
Other Objections.
Other objections ne made to the bill
we're that II contains no provision re-
garding the character OF applicants who
make use OF the buildings, and the
forum secretaries have no authority to
sGris &c. FORUM Gsn IN meet TIE fse puS s
Library and other buildings which all
ready are open on Sunday, and which
do not entail additional expense for
He called attention to Newspaper re-
ports OF recent 'riotous meetings" OF
New York city forums, and concluded
with the statement that the johnson
bill lis not fair. Is not business like, Ia
not needed. and therefore is not
The frst point made by the Rev.
John McMurray was that the schools
should not be opened on the request
Jet to a demand from a majority Of
ConRressman vinson remarked that
Mr.. McMurray evidently believed in a
referendum on this question and asked
referendum on prohibition In the Dis
tTict.
Congressman johnson Joined in a
lengthy series OF questions on this
he believed the District should vote on
all local questions, but did not be-
lleve in singing out an isolated one
like the prohibition matter for a ref
DR.. McMurray said the race issue was
not provided for in the bill and that
colored persona could apply for the
use OF white schools. He said the pro-
visions to guard the community CEN
ter use OF schools was not sufficiently
clear-cut to safeguard against the
abuses which have been experienced
In other cities, especially when the
schools were used for dancing.
II attended ono forum In washington
when man next to me wished to
speak anG was not permitted to do So
apparently because his views were OPP
posed to those Of the leaders OF thu
forum" said Mr.. McMurray. Last
Sunday see that two members asked
whether the forum was to be run OF
Democratic lines or not"
While the Sunday use OF forums wal
not the only cause OF complaint by tn,
clergymen, DR.. McMurray said. thai
was one strong point against the bill
lie said he believed that days a weel
anors-i enough opportunity for discuss
ing economic ana social problems anC
, that Sunday should be given over To-
a consideration OF spiritual ana ethica
questions.
Ernest Daniel, Mrs. susie HOO
Rhodes, both members OF the Board O
Education: Superintendent OF SCHOOL,
Thurston, Conrad n. Syme, Corporation
Counsel. and a number OF teachers anC
Nj
morning. After fifty others wer
present.
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Don't
Suffer.

Send For Free Trial Treatment
No matter how long or how bad you
suffer from piles. go to your druggist
today and get 80 cent box OF Pyramid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
Suffrage Special"
Greeted in Kansas

The twenty-three suffrage ENJOYS who
left Washington Sunday afternoon on a
special car t. orRandize a woman vot-
ers' party In the West. have Legun
their work In earnest. according to re-
ports resolved today by Miss Alice Paul,
at Congressional Union headquarters
here.
Yesterday they arrived In Toneka,
where they were given an ovation by the
suffragists. There was a sereis Of open
air meetings, a big mass meeting. and a
LUNCHEON arranged especially in ncnor OF
tho visiting delegates This morning TIE
ENJOYS were received by Governor Can
per and the State officials In the cxccu-
tier mansion. where nifty prominent SUI
fregists had been invited 10 helm re-
ceive. Early this afternoon the ENJOYS
left Topeke for Wichita, which Ia to be
inc next stopping place for the "sut-
A telegram was received at headuuar-
ters of the union hero today from q. A.
Davidson, president of the Panama
California International Exposition. in
Wiling the PARTY to visit San Diego and
he honor Ruetts 1T n reception BY the
women's official board OF the EXPOSE
ton. A telegram accepting the invita-
ton was sent immediately.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
GASOLINE EXPORTS
INCREASE $258,496
Foreign Countries Paid More In
February Than Last Year,
But Amount Shows Drop.

Although foreign countries buying
American Rasolene and naphtha pur-
chased 1885. 1O6 gallons less In Febru-
ary 1916. than in the same month last
year. they paid t25s.i96 more. This r.
shown In n statistical table given out
at the Department OF Commerce today.
In February 1915, Europe and other
countries bought 2.671,37 gallons Of
gasolene and naphtha from Americans.
paying $3.50. 49, In February OF this
year the exports OF Rasoiene and naph-
tina aggregated only 1885, 01 gallons,
but the price paid was 17.6ss.20i.
The figures show the gasolene and
ma phtha exports shipped from this coun-
try to foreign nations was almost
100000 gallons less in February 1915.
than In the corresponding month last
year although there were twenty-nlne
DAYS to the past February as against
wpnty-eight last year.
gasoierse ana naphtha exports aggfe-
gated ia. &c. 72 gallons. for which $40. :
33S.272 was paid. For the correspond
ing eight months. ending February, q.
O05.5 07. were shipped abroad by Ameri-
can exporters. -
Today's figures show a marked de.
crease In exports OF breadstuffs. In
exports were worth only s1s. soc .s1s. as
against 384. 042. Ss7. For the eight months
ending last February. the breadstuffs
exports had an aggregate value OF but
$3.50. 5O6. 357 as compared with $35S, 5S. :
s0l for the corresponding period last
year. In February last export OF bread
stuffs. meats. cotton and mineral oils
showed a decrease OF $50. SIS SIS. as COM
pared with the same month In 1915. A
loss OF s21.75S.51 In the past eight
months IL also shown. the figures be-
ing 1902. 1853. 6S3 from July 1914. to Feb
ruary 1915. and $3.50. 706.062 from July
| 1915. to February 1916.
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Roy c. Claflin and the Rev. John
MoMurray Both Oppose
Forum Measure.
MISS WILSON IS PRESENT
Head Of School Board Says Only
215 Of $4,000 Residents
Belong to Cleveland Body.

Opponents of the Hollis j ohnson COM
munity forum bill had their inning to-
day before the Educational COMMITTEES
OF the House District Committee. Roy
c. Clafiiu. a teacher, who said he spoke
as a member Of the Board Of Trade, and
the Rev. John McMurray both attacked
the bill.
Before they began, Henry p. Blair.
president Of the Board OF Education,
made brief statement In continuation
OF his testimony yesterday. In which
he said there were 1900 persons in the
section served by the Grover Ieyeland
School and that 215 were enrolled In the
Grover Cleveland forum.
Miss Maj garet Wilson was present
again today and several times took part
IL colloouies between the speakers and
the advocates Of the measure.
Represents Opposition.
Mr.. Clafhin said he represented the
opposition" when pressed for the
names Of those who oppose the bill by
Congressman Ben johnson. he said he
had conferred with DR.. W. r. Crafts.
the Rev. DIT. McMurray. the Rev. DR..
Wilsley, Mr.. Torch Of the Central Labor
Union. and Mr.. Robertson. Of the jan
itors' Union.
] Resolutions were presented from the
Janitors' Union and from the Central
Labor Union In opposition to the meas
ure on the ground that II entaIled n
seven-dav week for janitors. and made
no provision for any extra nav.
The resolution from the Central La
Dor Union stated II had been adopted
unanimously bv that BODY which rep-
resents about 5000 persons in the Dis
trict.
This law is not a better law than
not desirable one"
Mr.. Claim pointed out that many citi-
Zens associations already are using the
buildings. and said he believed the op-
position to the johnson bill would be
] heard from more IL II were not gener-
ally thought that the bill had no chance
\ OF passing.
Result Of Refusal?
He said that the Crimson bill was the
result OF a refusal OF the Board OF Edu-
cation to permit the use OF schools on
Sunday. Congressman Lloyd asked
whether this statement WIS correct.
! Miss Wilson replied that the bill was
I formulated before the board had actual
~ refused. but after II had Indicated it's
, refusal. She later added that the bill
was not the outRrowth of that refusal,
! but was based on broad general prin-
ciple OF community welfare.
Mr.. Clafitn said the only request that
had been presented to the Board OF
Education was from four persons, mono
OF whom live In the neighborhood and
none of whom could qualify under this
, very bill as members Of the Grover
Cleveland forum" President Blair was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
ATKINSON MAY SEEK
.SEAT|N US. SENATE
Retiring Justice Of Court Of
Claims to Enter Politics in
West Virginia.

On his retirement from the United
States Court of Claims next Monday,
George w. Atkinson. will return to West
Virginia to enter politics. II become
know ntoday. 1t IL expected no will
be a candidate for the United states
Senate.
/ A meeting of the Washington Bar
Association to take action on the re-
tirement of Justice Atkinson was call
ed for Saturday at 10 a. m. This meet
ing will be held In the office OF AS
sistant Attorney General Huston
Thompson. at s Jackson place.
Justice Atkinson retires on full pay.
having reached the age of seventy
with a service of at least ten years
on the Court of Claims bench. His
successor has not been appointed.
Governor of West Virginia.
Justice Atkinson was borg in Kama
whu county. Virginia. NOW West Vir-
Ginla). June 90 lS45. He is an alunN,us
OF Ohio Wesleyan University, from
which he received the degree of B. A.
and NJ. A. While engaged in teaching
school in his native county he studied
law. subsequently attended lectures In
Columbian University. and was admit
ted to the bar In 1875.
He removed to Wheeling, w. Va. In
1877, making that city his home until
he was elected governor of the State In
1876. Previous to this time he had
served as Congressman from the first
Went Virginia district, from 1888 to 1891
Is Student and Author.
After serving in the gubernatorial
capacity for four years. he became
United states attorney for the south
ern district of West Virginia and held
the position until he was appointed tc
the Court OF Claims. in 1906.
Justice Atkinson Is a Republican and
a prominent Mason. He occupied the
position OF grand master of the GRAND
Lodge OF West Virginia for a number
OF years.
The jurist has been . student al
his life. He is the au oaor of a number
| OF books. among the THE West Vir-
glnia Pulpit" and THE A. B. C. of the
Tariff" the latter OF which reached q
circulation of 100000 copies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13

mother died months ago. but Little
Helen" never forgot her. Day ana
night she stretched out her arms for
the mother that did not come. The
gesture was 80 pathetic she was photo
graphed as q typical hospital inmate.
Her last name never was divulGed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
Boy Is Injured When
Hit By Motor Car

Paul Killman. seven, OF 1861 Morse
street northeast. had his right leg in
Jured when he ran into the automobile
of p. n. O'Brien. OF l416 r street north
west. at Twelfth street ana Florida
avenue northeast late yesterday after
noon. Mr.. O'Brien took him to Casu-
atty Hospital. where his injury was
treated.
Elmer BeckwIth. fifteen, of COS Irving
street northwest. collided with a milk
wagon while riding his bicycle in Sher-
man avenue northwest near Euclid
street. and was trampled on by the
horse. He was taken to his home in an
automobile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
The Easiest Way
To End Dandruf

There is one sure way that never
falls to remove dandruff completely
and that IL to dissolve Il. This de-
stroys II entirely. To do this, lust
get about four ounces OF plain, ordi-
nary liquid arvon; apply Il at night
when retiring; use enough to moisten
the scalp and rub II In gently with
the finger tips.
BY morning, most II not all, of your
dandrutf will be gone, and three or
four more applications will complete
ly dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace OF it, no matter
how much dandruft you may have.
You will md. too. that all itching
and digging OF the scalp will stop
instantly, and your hair will be fiufTy.
lustrous. glossy. silky and soft. and
look and feel a hundred times better.
You can set liquid arvon ut any
drug store. II Is inexpensive. and four
ounces Is all you will need. This simple
remedy has never been known to fall.
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
CHILDREN
LOVE THEM
"Cascarets" Best forLit-
tie Liver and Bowels;
10 Cents a Box.

Instead of nasty. harsh pills. salts.
castor oil or dangerous calomeL why
don't you keep Cascarets handy In your
home for children's ills7 Cascarets act
on the liver and thirty feet of bowels
so gently you don't realize you have
taken a cathartic. but they act thor
oughly and can be depended upon whom
good liver and bowl cleansing IL
necessary-they move the bile and poison
from the bowels without gripping. and
sweeten the stomach. Any child will
gladly eat a candy Cascaret at night
and will wake up feeling flne.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
Yet Hope.

"waiter, have you forgotten me-"
mo, sir, not yet, sir."--The Masses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13
Little Helen" Dead;
Aided $15O,OOO Fund

NEW YORK, April ls.-"LittIe Helen
IL dead. IL was because Of her mute
appeal that many contributed to the
100000 fund being raised for ct. Vim
cents Hospital at Montclair.
She was only two years old. Her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13

Declaring that the preparation OF the
women Of the nationa for service In time
OF war is Just as important as the CUES
ton OF men and guns and ships. she dis
cussed the scope of the proposed school.
She declared that all women who were
eligible. and those who desired to take
the courses at the camp would be in
structed In dietetics, nursing, first aid
work-in fact in every branch which
make of women the real rear guards"
Of the armies OF the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-13

Stomach Trouble causes a multitude
of ailments, and often results In Gall
Stones. Yellow Jaundice, Acute and
Chronic Indigestion. Appendicitis, Con-
stipation. Auto-lntoxication, Gas Pres
sure. Fear OF Heart Disease, Cancer
and Ulcers OF the Stomach and Intes-
tines, ETC., etc. One dose OF Mayr's
WONDERFUL Remedy has proven success
full In thousands OF cases OF stomach
Trouble. This explains its enormous
sale. Has been taken and is recon-
mended by Physicians. Justice of the
Supreme Court Congressman. Lawyers,
Nurses, Ministers, Farmers. Educators,
Mechanics-probably your own neigh
Dor. Many owe their lives to Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. Thousands say It
has saved them from the knife. Con-
tains no alcohol or habit-f forming drugs
FRt,E booklet on Stomach Ailments
Address Geo ". Mayr, Mfg. Chemist,
Chicago. Better yet-obtain a bottle Of
Mayrs Wonderful Remedy from O'Dnn-
nells Drug Store, Peoples Drug Store,
or any reliable druggist who Will re-
turn your money II 1t fails.-Advt. =
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01
How You May Change
Your Face Completely

Any woman not satisfied with her
complexion can easily remove it and
have new one. The thin veil OF
sitting half-dead cuticle is an incum-
brance and should be removed 10 give
the fresh, vigorous, young skin under
meath chance TO show itself and to
breathe There's a simple. cld-fash-
Toned remedy which viii always do the
work. Get an ounce Of pure mercOl-
lzed wax from your druggist and
apply il at night like cold cream.
washing il off in the morning. The
wax viii gently absorb all the lifeless
skin and leave a healthy and beauti-
1ul complexion, as fresh as a childs
Naturally it takes with il all such
facial blemishes as freckles. moth
patches, sallOwness. liver spots, pim-
pies II is pleasant TO use. and ecOnO-
micaL The face so treated soon looks
years younger.
To keep the skin free from wrinkles
there's nothing quite so good as the
old reliable saxolite lotion. 1t Is only
necessary TO dissolve an ounce of
powdered saNolite I'm a half pint OF
witch hazel and battle the face in this
as required--Advertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01
MAJ. LAPOWSKI AND COMMAND
LOCATED AT SIERRA BLANCA

Clarence p. Rand. battalion sergeant
major for Maj Nathan Lapowski. com
handing the first. battalion of the
Fourth Texas infantry, writes from
Sierra Blanca that the battalion has
estaD pushed headquarters there and
MAJ Lapowski viii take command rs
at san Antonio. Companies a ana =
from Fort Worth. have been assigned
10 Hot Wells and Lobo. respectiveIl--
headquarters and company g. OF She.
man; ana company d. OF Fort Worth
are located at Sierra Blanca
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01

government are sure the American Deo-
pie do not want was with Mexico. but
strong agencies are at work TO produce
such a conflict and It is indispensable
that the American government frankly
state its purposes and remove the con
I Ilict between its prOtestatiOns Of amity
and acts Of distrust and aggression on
the part of the American military au-
thOrities.
Mexico Wants Information.
The Mexican government and people.
therefore, are anxious to know what
Jhey should expect" the note concludes.
ana they want to be sure that EXPIRES
slons so many times made by the gov
eminent Of the United States are in
keeping with a sincere desire for peace
ana friendship that should exist not
only IN declarations but be crystalized
in deeds.
Request for Withdrawal Renewed.
Inc Mexican government. therefore,
formally invites the government Of tie
CAlleu states TO cause the situation Of
uhcer talnty between the two countries
20 cease, and TO support its declarations
ana protests Of amity with real and eff
lscuNe methods which viii convince the
AIeAlcan people Of the sincerity of its
purpose.
Ihis action in the present situation
cannot be other than the immediate
~ noFaWai OF the American troops now
an Mexican territory"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01
The Kosine Treatment for
EPILEPSY

can be used with absolute confidence.
II relleVes all fear Of the attacks
MhIch are so frequent in that terrible
Gisease- We want every sufferer Of
EPILEPSY 10 give the Kosine Treat
Inent trial for the success OF the
treatment during the past fifteen
ment to be of unusual merit can at
our store and get a large bottle for
SL-2e- II. after using. YOU are not en-
uteIy satisfied your money will be
i,ss .taoeo- Booklet giving complete
T155eII3SI3; exc, free on reQuest.-KeIIy 4
Pollard. Sheldon HOLIDAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01
FRANKLIN IMPROVEMENT co.
BUYS So, 500 IN REAL ESTATE

The Franklin Improvement companv
mas 0een organized by George Look
Art Woods and their associates and a
tEaiiSler OF realty on the south side. in
me SdHpoeI addition. has been rpade
by M Look to the newly orea1 ized
company, the property being valued at
Inc property transferred includes
DOCS % o. - and other fractional
the plan Of the incorporators of me
new company 70 improve the property
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01
MARQUEZ AND PEREZ ARE
FINED: gIARQTF.Z RIA

Francisco Marquee and Rafael Perez.
charged with wife beating. were as
sessed fines Of SIS and IS respectively
III corporation court Wednesday after
noon by recorder Paul Thomas. Afarouez
Mhen arraigned before the court
showed the marks OF severe beating.
Whlcn ne had received at the hands of
inmates Of the city jail after his arrest
Tuesday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01

THAT PLACED OUR ENTIRE STOCK SUITS HATS Pan
~ d.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01

essary that Latin-America may appre-
ciate the proper value of the protests
Of amity and fraternity which have been
made 10 them during the many years"
This HernamT follows
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-01

strong Agencies Favor War.
me note says the Mexican peoDle and
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-05-19
HARFrm.DsBRG.

Claude MyerIy II confined to his
led with rheumatism.
baxter Bowers has improved his
residence b giving 1t coat OF paint
and hanging neW shutters.
The festival held by the War1elds-
burg school was well attended on
Friday night OF last week.
hrs. WLllet. OF Westminster. spent
some time with her daughter and
family. Mrs. Roy sellman.
Misses Linda Duvall and Margaret
buckingham. Of Springfield State
Hospital, spent Friday night with
Misses Fern and neryi Summers. and
attended the festival 1t the school
house.
Mr. l.. n Sellman spent Sunday
with his aon, OF Harrisonville.
hrs. George Philips spent from
Saturday until Sunday afternoon With
her parents. Mr.. and hrs. Lewis
Barnes, Of Statewood, and attended
the banquet at the Junior Hall. 9th
ers Who visited Mr. and Mrs. Barnes
on Sunday were their Hon, Charles
and wife. 81 Fairmont. Mr. and Mrs
Albert Barnes, OF Cranberry. am Mrs
Birdie. Barnes, Of statewood.
Mr. HoraIIo sIoner has completed
hi new barn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-05-19

molored 10 Laurel Sunday II slHit n
sister. Mra Thomas Roberts
Miss Marie Mcdonald haa been On
The HieE list again.
Rev Charles lily. q SIT. .Iry pad
= Walt last sunday u hi brnther.
Hr Frank IL.
Mas nrunef. Of Frederick. ~ tie
guest Of Mr. and Mr. l. II. Schultz
Rev. Mnirhea1 wa Installed in he
Presbyterian church here at Sun
day.
Rev. Il zelEieF visited Washington
Iast Monday.
The many friends q Mra. naraehel
lead are glad 10 welcome her nome
from The University Hospital. where
ahe underwent N operation.
ar. J. Brooks Mellof paid ; buzI.
ness trip out - Ohio last week
Miss Ella 7. Schultz Is visiting n
Frederick.
Mrs. Hood. Of Poplar Springs, /
visiting her daughters here. Misses
Dona and Pearl Hood. and her sister
hrs. Irving Buckingham.
Miss corinne Caulnorne entertain.
ID the Junior eard Club Thursday II.
lernoon.
Mira ]. Eazton Il visiting heI
daughter. Mr.. Elmer Jenkins. d
this place.
Rev. Dr.. Henry Branch. Of W..
brook. vas The weeks end guest d
IRA. Lee warfleld
Quite : number of people from TIL.
place visited Baltimore Wednesda,
Il see the Preparedness parade.
Quite m accident occurred on tn
state road neaT the nome OF Mr. HarTl
Deyard. on Monday. He wa having
large roller moved from one fleIf
u another shen the horses tool
] fright II an automobile and ran on
pulling the roller over Mr.. TayIol
and killing him. and 50 badly inIuT
/ Ing Henry HoHman.H boy. sho W
helping Mr. Taylor with tbs roller. TIA
/ he had 10 be taken % Baltimore
hospital. Mr.. Taylor had been work
Ing for Mr. Bexard several years. an
Has from Eastern Shore.