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The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
RAT VENTURES OUT;
SKIRTS SOAR Higher
Rodent Thinks Women Will Save Him
But Guesses Wrong.

The latest fashion note that skirts will
be higher this season was more than
vindicated Thursday night. when a large
rat. in his efforts to escape two bull
dogs, ran toward a crowd of women who
were watching the chase near the cor
ner of Thirteenth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest
Through some mysterious agency
of ration" a huge rodent escaped SEN
tries and meandered toward the white
light Of the avenue. AS far as can be
learned it was but a sightseeing trip
but Sir Rodent had not counted upon
the carniverous capacity OF other mem
bers Of the animal kingdom.
Two bulldogs simultaneously spied the
tourist and both claimed him for then
own. Two sets Of teeth closed upon Mr.
Rat about the same time, and a gut
tural argument ensued as to rightfu
ownership. Becoming incensed at the
futiltty of this argument, both dogs
loosened their hold upon the rat, who
scampered toward what looked to be a
wall of protection. but which was really
flock of skirts whose owners had
stopped on the corner to witness the
struggle.
Then it was that fashion came into her
own, for skirts certainly went higher
and hastily departing visions Of dainty
ank-but then. as Kipling would say
that is another story"
His Ratship was captured.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
GIRL SCOUTS PLAY BALL
AT MEETING OF TROOP

Troop Seven of the Girl Scouts held
a meeting yesterday afternoon at the
residence of Capt. ]. C. Pyles, $40 Eighth
street southeast. The members hiked
to the Virginia avenue playground for
basketball and baseball practice
Among those who took part were Can't.
Pyles, Rixel Tancill, Helen Clark, Helen
Murphy, Emily Hornig, Helen Talbert,
Mildred Mooney, Jeanette Burgess, Olive
Ramsey, Margaret Hughes, Mary Fox,
Laura Merrill, Margaret Kubel, Beulah h
Moore, Florence Buentinall, Marion
Sweeney, Lillian Harrington, Levina
Pokle, Violet Empey, Hattie Hager,
Christine Bartlett and Chester Pyles,
mascot.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

stationed for seven years. The pulpit of
the North Carolina Avenue Church was
formerly occupied by Rev. E. A. Sexsmith,
who went to Nebraska on account OF his
wife's health.
Pastor Gives Efficiency Talks.
At Immanual Baptist Church, DR.. J.
H. Troy. director OF Bible class work
of the American Bible Institute, Is con-
Quoting classes and lectures on the books
Of the Bible on Wednesdays at 5 p m.
The efficiency talks Of Rev. DR.. G. G.
Johnson, pastor Of tho church, on Thurs
day evenings, are also attracting much
attention.
Bishops Aid in Celebration.
Ryland Methodist Episcopal Church
Tenth and D streets southwest. will on
Sunday, October 1, begin the celebration
Of its seventy-third anniversary. Bishop
W. F. Mcdowell, resident bishop OF
Washington. will preach in the morning
and Rev. DR.. w. L. Mcdowell, District
superintendent, at night. Rev DR.. H
NJ. Canter. Rev. D. H. Martin, Rev DR..
Montgomery, Rev. DR.. Chambers and
other ministers will take part during
the week. Bishop John W. Hamilton
will preach in the morning of Sunday,
October s.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
CHURCHES PREPARE
FOR FALL CAMPAIGN
Preachers and Congregations Join in
New Activities.

With the return Of pastors and people
from summer vacations, the churches are
making ready for the busy season now
opening. Under the general supervision
OF pastors and Official boards, the Sun
day schools and young peoples societies,
the wonen's aid and missionary organiza-
tions. and the mems clubs are laying
plans to secure larger attendance upon
their respective meetings and greater In
terest In their efforts.
Sunday school rally days for the vari-
Gus churches are set for the first SUM-
days In october, in some cases later
than usual, because OF the delayed school
openings, and through concern for the
health Of the children In view OF the
prevalence Of infantile paralysis.
While sermons and music are by no
means lost sight OF In the preparations
for the new years efforts, the stress in
the modern church seems to be laid on
the part Of the individual communicant,
and the slogan Of today is "a definite
work for every member"
To Hold National Convention Here.
What will be perhaps the largest
assembly Of Methodist preachers ever
brought together in America will meet
in Washington next week, when the
fifty-ninth anniversary session of the
National Association Of Local Preach
ers will hold its sessions in Douglas
Memorial NJ. E. Church The meet
ings will begin on Thursday and will
continue through the following Mon
day. Bishop William F. Mcdowell.
Rev. DR.. c. c. Mclean and President
W. B. Woodrow of'the association have
prominent places on the- program. Rev.
S. NJ. Croft is chairman OF the local
entertainment committee.
For Sunday school Workers.
The twenty-four Baptist Churches
of Washington will cooperate in q
Sunday School Institute to be held
during the week beginning October l
at Temple Baptist Church, Tenth and
n streets. These churches form the
Columbia Association of Baptist
Churches, OF which Dean William AL
len Wilbur. Of George Washington
University. is moderator. The insti-
tute will be held under auspices or
the Sunday School and Bible Board of
the Southern Baptist Convention.
Rev. W. L Mclaughlin, professor of
church history in the Southern Bap-
tist Theological Seminary at Louis
vile, KY, will lecture on church his
tory each evening at S:45 The faculty
P. Watts, Richmond, Va; Rev. S. K.
Handy. Baltimore. Nd; Miss Annie
Williams. Atlanta, Ga, and Miss Frost.
Nashville, Tenn. Rev. Harry ]. Good
win, pastor of Maryland Avenue Bap-
tist Church. is chairman Of the com
mittee on arrangements.
Southern Methodist Plans.
Seven weeks OF evangslistic meetings
are planned by the Southern Methodist
churches Of the city, to be held in two
churches at the same tine and to open
on October g. The pastors Of the local
churches Will conduct the services, di-
viding themselves into two groups and
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
START WORK SOON ON
CHOPOWAMSIC ROAD

Work is to begin at once on the CON-
struction of a road through the Chop
owamsic Swamp, between this city and
Richmond. The contract was let out
by the Office of Public Roads of the
Department of Agriculture to Perkins
& Finn, of Petersburg, Va.
The road will be four miles long
and will be made of top soil and sand
clay 1t is part of the experiment be-
ing conducted by the Office of Public
Roads in an effort to evaluate the ton
soil of each locality.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

will be docked- It is feared that much
structural damage has been caused by
the explosion and that the wBrship will
have TO be out Of commission for some
time.
The executive committee OF the Co.
lumbi2 Union Conference Of Seventh
day Adventists, which has supervision
over the churches OF the denomination
in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland. Vir-
: ginia, West Virginia, Delaware. New
Jersey and the District Of Columbia.
J has planned 70 establish $4,000
fund 70 assist worthy students throuEh
school.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE,

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST.
Columbia road and Euclid st. Services: Sunday.
a m. ana ; p. m Subject, REALITY. -
Sunday school, II a. m Wednesdav EVENING rosa,
ing at O'Clock. Public cordially invited. Read
ing room and loan library. sOl Colorado Bldg
SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST sCUENTIsJ
18th and Sts. NV. Services: Sunday. II a m
and 8 ?. m Subject, REALITY" SUNDAY
schooi' m. Wednesday evening meeting, 8
O'Clock. Public cordially invited. Rsading ,Toom
and loan horaEy. 61 COLOMBO Bldg
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
sPTRTTUALIsM.
"THE ARABIAN NIGHTS" "

TIE FIRST sPIRITUALIsT CHURCH. Alfred
n Tsrry. Lecture followed by spirit messages.
sunny sln ~ evening O'Clock. at Pythian Temple,
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS.

AT OLD MASONIC TEMPLE, 9th and MI,
nv. NV p m. lecture By R. H. Hirsh, Of New
HssVen-Now!' 80 p. m, Symposium Of Chart
Talks on the Plan Of the Ages. An welcome.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The government Of Bru>zor has e.
tAbhshed seven land wireless stations
and equipped three war vessels with
radio telegraphy.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

~ I"--
became 50 sore it was impos-
sibbe for me to play. The
rash also caused great itch
ing and burning, and loss OF
sleep.
Il saw a Cuticura Soap
and Ointment advertisement
and thought l would give
them tiaI AFtar ,,.;,z
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

will arrive in this city on the ''Arkansss
Traveller October q. This expedition
has been sent out by Arkansas CONNER
cial bodies to advertise the products Of
that State
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

one full-sized cake Of Cuticura Soap and
one full-sized box Of Cutjcura Ointment
in three weeks time my lace was
completely healed" Signed Robert
Barrie, Shearing ST., Jacksonville, Fla,
March ~, 1916.
Sample Each Free by Mall
With 32-p. SKIN Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard: ''Cuticura, Dept. T,
Boston" Sold throughout the world.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
BAPTIST.

GRACE BAPTIST 2th F,.,sn and D IS Sc
II nNo-MESSAGE FOR PHYSICIANS AND SICK. .
14S-!s PRESENT WORLD WAR PREDICTED
IN BIBLEY'
L Hez SVEN answers: Shall We know our loved
ones after death2' P. NJ. Il A. NJ Saviour
sansfacuon-" Centennial Bapt Ch., 7th 4 Eve
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

An invitation will be sent by the Cham
ber OF Commerce to the Board OF Trade
and the Retail Merchants Association to
Join the chamber IN entertaining repre-
sentatives of Arkansas trade bodies, who
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Tho training class OF the Public
Library OF the District will begin its
twelfth session on October 20. The pre-
lininary class for entrance examinations
will begin on October L.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
FACE IN RASH
INFLAMED AND RED
Caused Great itching and Burning
and Loss Of Sleep. In Three
Weeks Time Completely
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

My face all broke out IN rash which
caused the skin 70 become inhaned and
red am a flute PLAYER and NV face
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

At recent reunion OF the veterans Of
the Thirty-seventh Massachusetts ReE-
ment at Springfield. Col, Archibald Hop
kins, of this city. was elected president
Of the regtmental association. Col. Hop
kins is the only surviving oficer of the
Thirty-seventh Massachusetts He was
given two brevets for gaIlantry in the
OWL war
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
: DIN Dp v strtssnth street,

= y u ~ q n 7 Sa.sePtn na.s D .! street
REV. W. R, wEDRERsPooN, D. D., Pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday school
u 90 a m--'THD HIGH ROAD"
645 p. m--Epworth League Ser7ics
500 ?. m--'BAD BIRDS"
Special Musical Service
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
Nutshell NeUs

Fire Of unknown origin consumed the
barn and garage of John B. Hopkins, S3
Kennedy street, Chillum Castle Heights,
about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. His
automobile, which had been run in the
garage about two hours previously. was
a complete loss.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
GUNT0N-T TEMPLE MEMORIAL,
18th and Sta

c. Everest Granger, D. D., pastor. Communion
ssTTics, u a. Sunday school, 30 q N.
Prayer nesting. p n THURSDAY. wslcuma
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

standards OF the United States by
growers in their sales, the once of
Markets and Rural Organization OF
the Department of Agriculture is CO.
operating with the States Relations
Service of the Department in placing
in the hands of county agents in the
cotton-producing sections sets OF prac-
tical forms Of the standards.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The battleship Michigan, seriously dam
aged when one OF her big guns was de-
molished by a 'muzze explosion on
Thursday, sailed from the Virginia Capes
yesterday for Philadelphia. where she
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The best proves cheapest-in
the end. The best are here at
$3.00-some shops ask you as
much as $500. See window
display-and note that your top
coat. suit and hat are on Street
Floor. near the door.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
Men Discuss Church Work.

The men Of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church met around the sup
per table at the church last night
under the auspices of the Social and
welfare Committee and made some
important plans for the future work
Of the church. Rev. Earle Wiley Is
pastor.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

To assist in bringing about more
extensive use of the oficial cotton
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
G.1jmh zi.HS THE NEW MEMS SHOP J5S Nsy : as9 800

Prices begin here at Sl4.50 and
end at $500. Latest autumn
models. extreme for young men.
conservative for the less young.
You know your price-learn of
better than ever Suits at that
price. Drop in today.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Suit was filed in District Supreme
Court yesterday against John Spriggs
by Cordelia Spriggs for limited di-
vorce. The wife says they were mar
ried eight years ago and have one
child living.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The Southern Railway Company an
nounces that as a result OF automobile
drivers failing to heed stop, Look and
Listen" warnings, there were flfty-seven
automobile accidents at crossings OF pub
lie highways with Southern Railway
tracks during the year ended June 30, TAX
ing a toll OF twelve lives and f1fty-nine
personal injuries.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
Endeavor MeettnR. tAnnounced.
Women to Make Offering.

The presentation service OF the
united Offering of the Diocese Of
Washington will be held in the Church
OF the Epiphany on Sunday, October
l, at 8 p. m. when Rev. william A
Masker, jr, will be the preacher. The
triennial offering from the women Of
the Episcopal churches will be re-
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
YOUNG FRIEND, WILL YOU GIVE ORDERS 0R ONLY TAKE THEM? POVERTY IS NO BARRIER.
 YOU GAN SUCCEED.

The one thing absolutely nec- essary to success is the rugged determination that makes a fel- low grit his teeth, clinch his fist. and say T CAN BECAUSE I WILL v Your place in the world depends not upon circumstances, but upon YOU. Whether or not you will attain a high position in the work of your choice. whether your pay will be wages or salary
 all this depends aY on your deter imitation. First last, and all the time, he wins Eat turns a re- solute face to the gFim old world.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11

8aa answers its challenge win aa urE#a. aHe can succeed. Every man that aHi- can '. success
 The supply 4l aEaraga work men usually greater than the de- mand. That is why the unskiI ed live so often in dread of idle ness, with its specters or humi- liation and Encouragement. The market for untrained help grows narrow with every invention of a labor-saving machine, and with every examination safeguard ad- opted by states or employers. The demand of today is for train ed men and women. Men and women qualified to answer satis- tactorily the worlds unavoidable what Can You Do? Every busy business office demands the keeping Of books, the handling of cotton, the filling in of con tractsand other legal documents, shorthand, typewriting, or.the operating of a telegraph key.
 Young man, young woman, can you do these things for which the business world pays hand s0mely? Say 10 yourself l can succeed, will succeed, and write for catalog today, asking for credit plan if necessary State confdentialIy your dnancia. con- dition, and the conrse you are in- terested in. Make the start.
 DO IF NOW. Tyler Conner cial College, Tyler, Texas.
 America's business training University It has helped, more than ten thousands boys, girls, men and women.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
4 SWlTCHNAN s PLIGHT
BN A FRESHMAN

It was a cold night in Decem- Der. The night swit2hman had been sick for a week, Tonight he was back on duty and he was in a plight
 The ten o'clock passenger train was due to pass the switch in exactly thirty-dye minutes. He had to go two miles down the track to turn the switch for it was open and the train would run into thirty loaded coal cars on the side track. but this was no time to stop and think. If can only get there in time. he said to himself "If can only get there in time.
 Presently he broke into a run As he was rounding corner ont mile and q quarter from Iii. destination he fell over some
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
IMAM E2aM MISSOURI

had ID 8 saora and
 In telling his many. friends ai the wonderful results obtained from laause of four bottles of the wonderful remedy Hays specific" for run down systems that is now being sold by one of our wide awake. druggists, MT. John Hobbs, of Bernie, Mo-, said
 1 was down with stomach trouble for about four'years and many doctors said I could not be cured. 1 took four bottles of
 Hays Specific" and am now working every day. 1 feel that l am a we'll man. 1 can truly recomend Hays Specific" to any onefsuffering from stomach trouble,
 Hays Specific is guaranteed to be the greatest system tonic now known and is for sale by Gutherie's Drug Store,
 Good stock of buggies now Prescott Hardware Co.,,
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11

tb.ue .a the middle of the track. Whats th.s he giaculttd and started on ouIl to find that he could hardly walk. If could only get there, " he said again. Presently his left knee gave down on him as he stepped over a rock, throwing him sprawling in the snow.
 Fully half mile now and the train coming at fory-tive miles an hour. "Oh' to only reach it in time What? It cant be the train No, but there 1t goes again v
 He was hopping along almost one foot now within one hum dred feeJot his goal, when mile away he saw the headlight of the locomotive. With a super human effort he staggered fifty feet farther.
 If I can unlock and throw 1t back in time" Half crawling and
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
DESCRIPTION

Wheels made of split hickory, se- Iectcd stock-ScreNed rins--steet tIrcs. Furnished #l, 7s or i-inch size. Body. 23 inches wide. J5 inches Ioug-hardVo0d stills. well ironed and braccd. AXieS long distance arched-fuIi wood capped. Easy riding end springs wrought Bailey body loops. Hand some panel seat-nice, rOOmy and comfortable. Upholstered with gen. uine leather. Running gear and wheels painted either red or dark Brewster green-body black. Fur nished complete with shafts, etc.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11

haf araag.ag @m#e along as
 within ..o. fao.a the
 when Ias tta0u @ai#....s ta threw himself forward and 4suufasten.ue ,h. a,g iron lock when he saw the train coming on to him al full speed.
 Only to throw it back now, and quicker than the thought it. self the lock turned as the train roared by loaded with passengers unconscious of their danger.
 T did it after all, /" thought he.
 He got up and walked to one of the coal cars and falling on his hands and knees craWled under it and went to sleep. There is where he was found an hour later.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
AND LEI HIS BEAUTY BE UPON US"

To help make the world a little more beautiful is not only a human privilege, but ought to be regarded as one of. the highest expressions of the religious spirit.
 Consider the lilies, <" urged the Master, and then showed his own love for the beautiful things of earth showed withssWhat ap- preciation He had watched the blossoming colors about the farm
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
WHO SAID LOW PRICE?
Did you?
Ihcii come ffl!

Ihcn l0nc if.
 Ne cln show you. for there is no one can undcrseIl Us on price, lust look at this one-tempting, isn't its Mind you, this buggy is built of good materiaI-we have 1t here to show you-you don't have 10 take our word for it see for yourself, so. come in any time.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11

homes # 5.'sa aH aiding tAa-
 Solomon .a 's lis glory vas auare1 K. 3aa a5 sfa
 To keep and 1aaaa5Fa B garden tas the first task given .o m.n. and the God who nos only covers the summer world with flowers and in autumn, make5 the whole earth almost like one ahuge b0u- quet but also gives usi the glory of the'sky and sunset and-Night vast with her. stars. - He must also will that we shouldlive daily with eyes ever open for the beauty with which he has sought to surround us. Every really de- yout soul must echo the prayer of Moses, the man of God. v in the wonderful 90thfPsalm: Let Thy Work appear unto thy ser- wants and Thy lglory unto their children. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us. "
 The Progressive Farmer.
 Subscribe for the Picayune.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
SINCE TAX
 ! can say my bowels are much more regular. My heart is stronger. My appetite is much better. My throat is much better.

Mrs William II. Hinchihe, 20 Myrtle St, Beverly Mass, T have taken four bottles of Peruna and that has done great deal of good for carh of the head and throat recommend Peruna all sufferers with catarrh do felt much better really surprised te work do dc not think too much praise be said for Peruna
 Those who object to fluid medicines procure Pena Tablets.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.
 ucaS County. SS.


 Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney X Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afore said and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every ease of Cattar@h that cannot he cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure Frank J. Cheney. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, thts the 9th day of December A D ISs6. tSaaa
 A. W. Gleason.
 Notary Public Ia Cmarrh Cure Is taken a,ee- nm'y and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces If the system. Send for tosGmanaIs. free I J. Caanney < Co.,, Toledo, o sold by all Druggists -5c. Take Hall's Family Pills for consupa- tiou
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-05-11

price give buyer This with panel built and throughout In it's buggy that will prove surprise to the buyerH good for the money
The Spectator., 1916-04-18
Fair View

Cold and frosty this morning. We don't know whether peaches are killed or not time will tell.
 Mrs. Ollie Forbus is moving to her father. Riley Hadley's.
 Charley Hogan is moving in the house with Aunt Nancy For bus.
 Mir. and Mrs. s. H. Critics wis ited w. A. Hogan and family Sunday. Also Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Yarbrough visited home folks Sunday.
 The fourth Sunday in this month has been set apart to organize a Sunday school at Fair View. So all who are interested come and bring some one with you.
 Rev. w. A. Barham is to preach at Fair View the fourth Sunday night in April at early candle light.
 Elder l. ]. Forbus is to preach at this place Saturday night before the fourth Sunday, and Sunday at II o'clock.
 Mrs. Della Gray, of Logan county, has moved to this neigh borhood. She with her mother are living on the Willard Fender grass farm near this place. Mrs. Gray used to live at Fair View. She married and moved south of the river some three or four years ago. MT. Leonard Gray, her husband. died recently.
 The Cargile Brothers are haul ing fertilizer from town. prepar- ing to raise cotton.
 Now. if Jack Frost has got our plums and peaches we will be plum" without some to eat this summer. Say! Ye lank editor. you ought to be sorry for the star we'd farmer.
 Per Old Reporter.
The Spectator., 1916-04-18

strator did some terracing the past week here and will return Tuesday to do more.
 J. J. Bumpers and J. P. Amber did some hauling from Ozark to this place the past week. Their loads consisted of lumber and hardware for the derrick. w. R. Bumpers has contracted with the drill men to furnish them wood.
 Ira Rice and family have spent Saturday night and Sun day at R. M. Edwards.
 The grist mill here has been shut down for several days on account of some part of the en- zine being broken. MT. Ed wards has ordered a new piece, but it has not yet arrived.
 A daughter of Lewis Clarke. a young lady about fourteen years of age, died of swamp fever and was buried here at the Presby- terian cemetery last week.
 C. c. McClain was nominated at the election at this place for road overseer of Grover town ship. Andy Horton receiving the nomination for constable.
 One Eyed Riley.