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The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
Gregory Declines Bench,

Attorney General Gregory conferred
with President Wilson yesterday, later
intimatins that he had declined to accept
the nomination to succeed Charles Z
Hughes on the Supreme Court bench.
The appointment had been tentatively
decided upon by President wilson. II
think some man from the Middle West
will receive the appointment" Attorney
General Gregory said after the confer
eucA.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
EMPLOYEES OUTING TOMORROW.
Woodward & Lothrop Relief Asse-
citation to visit Marshall Hall.

The woodward & Lothrop Employees
Relief Association has arranged for the
annual excursion to Marshall Hall to-
morrow. The steamer Charles Macalester
will carry a capacity crowd to the resort.
A program consisting Of thirteen athletic
events has been arranged. with prizes for
the winners. This is the twenty-Hxth
annual affair of this kind.
The events follow: 75-yard dash (boys
under II years Of age); potato race
(women and girls); potato race (men and
boys), running broad Jump, 5o-yard dash
(women only, cracker race. three-legged
race omen and boys. centipede race, Is
yard dash children under IL years of
age), 1c0-yard dash (employes over IL
years of age). knapsack race (men and
boys), 10o-yard dash (open to alb. and
relay race girls and boys).
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
Behreens Suit Settled.

The case OF Louis Behrens against the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. set for trial I'm Circuit Division. No.
2, OF the Supreme Court OF the District.
has been settled, the railway company
agreeing 10 pay $50.
Mr.. Bhrens filed suit for damages for
personal injuries sustained through tns
alleged negligent operation of a car.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07

waiting for Mother Goose to take her
seat upon his back. This she speed
ny did. and Puss Jumped quickly
after.
"Honk! Honk!- cried the Gander,
rising slowly from the ground. for it
was no light weight he had to carry.
The farmers wife waved her apron
and the little cat her tail and her
paw, too, think, although Puss could
hardly tell, for he was 50 high up
that 1t was dificult to see anything
now distinctly. Away they went, fast
as the good old Gander could make
his wings go. through the balmy sum-
mer morning air.
suddenly across the sky they saw
a strange sight. Puss was about to
speak. when Mother Goose softly be-
gan to Groom:
There was an old woman tossed IN
q basket,
Seventeen times as high as the moon;
But where she was going no mortal
could tell
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
GEORGE GIVEN
PORTFOLIO OF WAR
IBy the Sun News Service.

London, July 6.-Minister of Num-
tions David Lloyd George has been
made secretary of state for war, sue
ceeding the late Lord Kitchener.
Sir Edward Grey, secretary for for
eign affairs, has been raised to the
peerage.
The Earl of Derby, director Of re-
cruiting, has been appointed under
secretary for war.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07


reefs thought Is to the
co0fort Of the mother
during that wonderful
period Of expectancy,
Mothers who know rec
ommend Moth er's
Friend" ft Is an ex-
ternal remedy for the
stretching muscles, en-
ables them 10 expand
without undue strain,
assists the organs 10
crowd against nerves,
to pull at nganents
- fhuS avofd main
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07

As patry of motorists were about
to be arrested in Ypsilanti, Mich, for
not having license tag on the rear
OF their car collie dog ran up to
them carrying the tag which had pre-
viously dropped OF and had been
picked up by shim.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
MRS. RALST0N DEAD.
Was Formerly Well Known I'm So
ciety Here.

Mrs. Henry Gould Ralston, nee Grace
Radcliffe Day, died at Ashevine. N. c..
l0:3O yesterday morning. She Is survived
by her husband and two daughters.
Since her marriage Mrs Raiston has
made her home at Miami, Fla, where her
husband Is engaged in business. Mrs.
Ralston was well known in Washington
and Virginia society, having spent much
of her time prior to her marriage with
her sister, the late Mrs. Thomas q Mar
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
ha. Msktoz.

tin, wife Of the senior Senator from vir-
ginia. Interment will take place on
Saturday at Srnithheld. Va
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
Answers to Correspondents.

H. K.-You cannot write a scena-
Tio from any book which is copv-
righted. If you sell a story even
Slightly changed, it is unlawful and
you can be prosecuted. Try to
thin; Of some original plot.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07

Henry Clay served as Speaker of the
House of Representatives longer than
any other person.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
PERSONALITIES l HAVE MET.
Pauline Frederick


nreht
Oft nwho n is
by ARA New.pa
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07

NJ. B. O.-Costune plays are not
so popular as they used to be, un-
less they are very clever. Shake
speare's Macbeth" is popular be-
cause it is so beautifully done.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
What is Home
Without an Heir!

This rs a subject that has a place in all
minds in all times. And II naturally di.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07

less they are very clever. Shake
speare's Macbeth" is popular be-
cause it is so beautifully done.
E. M.-Betty Nansen is the wifi.
of Peter Nansen, the famous au-
thor. l do not know whether She
has appeared in any Of his stories
or not.
NJ. R.-It would be impossible for
me to state who are the best-scena-
rio writers. Producers are always
on the outlook for new talent.
Mrs. R. NJ. Blake the children
to the studios, leave their pictures
and full description of their pre-
vious experience, but do not send
them alone. Mothers should al
ways find time to see their chill
dren to and from the studios.
Gloria N.-Why don't you try a
darker brunette powder if white
powder looks false on your skin?
Pus little benzoin in the water
you wash init helps to remove
blackheads.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
Secretary of State and Mrs. Robert Lansing
Dinner Guests of MIR. and Mrs. McClintock;
The Speaker and Mrs. Clark Give Luncheon
Other News of Society at the Capital

The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Lam
sing were the guests Of honor at DIN
ner given last evening by Mr.. and Mrs
A. Garrison McClintock-
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07
HOROSCOPE

THE stars incline. but do not compel"
The Washington herald., 1916-07-07

For under her arm she carried a
broom.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
DATE is CHANGED FOR
DEMOCRATIC MEETING

Clyde Tingley, who recently issued
a call for q meeting of the democrats
Of the city to he held in the Second
ward school building ncNt Friday
night, yesterday announced that 1t had
been found practically impractcable
to secure the building at that date
and that the meeting would be held
Thurnday night, February 81, at the
high school auditorium.
II this meeting the democrats Will
decide whether they will put out a
straight party ticket in the coming
election or will throw their support to
n non-partisan citizens ticket The
sentiment OF the individual members
of the party will be sounded ont, and
it is not unlikely that in the event 1t
should be- decided to nominate a
straight ticket, committees from each
ward will be named to suggest names
or the various aldermanic positions and
TO get together on a choice for mayor
If this should be done, Il was predict
ed yesterday, tho mon decided upon by
these various committees win in All
probability be nominated without OPP
position in the convention which the
democrats Will hold laer
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
CHARITY BALL TO BE
EVENT OF NEXT WEEK

The charity bali which is to be given
by the ladies of Albuquerque Monday
night for the benefit Of the civic Bet
terment league viii be one Of The most
important events of the next week.
The BAN VIII be held in the armory,
that being the largest hall in Albu-
querquc and the only one Of sufficient
size to accommodate the big crowd
that Is sure to attend
The armory will be decorated by T.,
T.. See, the official decorator for the
cattlemcns convention. who has given
his services gratis to the ladies in
charge of the affair The Booster or
chestra Will furnish the music which
insures that this very essential part of
the program will be well looked after.
There has been II large sale of tick
cts to the ball, and it is expected that
there will be q record breaking attend
ance. Tickets may be secured at
strongs or Matson's, or from Mrs.
Ivan Grnnsfeld or Mrs. Felix Lester.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
FOUR MEX|CANS
HELD To GRAND
JURY BY JUSTICE
No Testimony About Axe, Said
to Bear Blood Stains, Is In
troduced at Preliminary
Hearing,

The four MeXeans who have been
arrested twice since the finding Of the
body Of Jose \. chavez, murdered
saloonkeeper, late yesterday after
noon We're BOUND over by Justice Pc
dro H. Tartaglia. of san Jose, TO await
the action of the grand jury The
justice fined their ban al $4,000
each, They went TO iail
No testimony about the axe, which
PROF. John II, clark said bears blood
stains. was offered at the hearing.
The hearing WAS begun Yesterday
morning and lasted into the after
noon, District Attorney Manuel Z.
Vigil conducted the prosecution and
W. A. keleher, appointed lay the
court, was counsel for the four Next
cans. ANGEL Rodriguez, Guadalupe
Kochos, Anastaeio Gminez and Jose
Medina.
Testimony was adduced by the
prosecution that Chavez wished to
marry Lucy, niece of Rodriguez and
that Rodriguez had refused 20 give
his consent II was said. however,
that no ill-feelmg existed bctweea
them because of that.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
WORLDS RECORD FOR
SKI JUMPING MADE BY
OMTVEpT IN COLORADO
10y noenlna youanAe SPECIAL LsAssp wlss

Steamboat Springs, Colo, Feb. IL.
"A new worlds record for ski jump
ing was established here today by
Ragnar Omtvedt, Il Chicago profess
sional, who cleared distance Of 1923
feet This mark establishes also a
new American record by 23.9 feet
Omtvedts previous best mark
The former worlds record Of ~
feet was made by Amble Omundsen,
of the University Ski club of Chris
tiana, in Norway, in February, 1915.
Lars Haugen of Chippewa Falls
Wis, won second place in today's car
nival by jumping 1S4 feet Hoetson,
a Denver participant, was disqualified
when he sustained a fall
Omtvedt's mark was made at the
annual mid-winter skiing carnival
here.
Several thousand persons assembled
at the northwestern Colorado course
to witness the performance. The
weather was ideal for ski jumping.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
BURGLAR FAILS
To MAKE SWEEP
At MASH HOME
0verIooks Some VaIuabIes,
but Takes JeweIy and Au-
tomato Pistol Entered in
Daylight but Not Seen,

The home of A. G. Maish, 4l2 North
Twelfth street. was robbed last night
1t was not yet dark, but mono of the
neighhors saw the burglar The time
was fixed approximately by the re-
turn of Mr. and Mrs Mash, who were
away from home nj the time of the
robbery Easy entrance was found
by the burglar, who had only to raise
an unfastened screen. The window
was up.
Features of this robbery, which the
police think are Characteristic, leads
them TO the belief that the burglar Is
the same who has committed some OF
the series of robberies in the Fourth
ward. Some of the best jewelry was
left at the Maish home, Chief McMillln
pointed out.
A list Of the missing things given to
the police included a Luger automatic
pistol, scarf pins, silver md gold
watches, an Indian ring and neck
laccs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
.FOLLIES THIS YEAR TO
BE BETTER THAN EVER

Excuse Me" will be at the high
school auditorium February "a and
IS. as the fourth annual "Follies' OF
the Sigma TAU fraternity. This is q
farce chock fun Of laughter ana mer-
ry entertainment, 1t has placed it,
author, Rupert Hughes, at the head
of the list of American dramatlsts
who get genuine native humor on the
stage,
lncessant laughter is the sum Of
this farce II aims only to make
people laugh. ITS purpose is 70
amuse, and it does this without stint.
1t is a merry, farce entertainment
throughout and sane at that, for
while IL is farce 1t is not h0rseplav
or slapstick Glowing. 1t is Il play,
a genuine play, with episodes that
might actually happen, persons whose
counterparts really exist, ana VITA
crisp. brisk, snappy action and wit
and comedy all the time.
Excuse Me-" is ingenious, there
fore, out of The ordinary 1t repre-
sents a railway journey from Chicago
to Reno and the stage settings are
a Pullman sleeper and club car en-
an overland limited express train. The
idea of a play on a moving train is
unusual and. novel The passengers
are women and men OF the kind who
thrown together on a trip like this
would be sure to create comic hap
penings. There are clippers, and y
fond couple who fancy temporarily
that they had better separate. and Il
woman hater who is converted TO
matrimonv by woman missionary
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
CAPTAIN FERNANDEZ
IS HERE TO ORGANIZE
CITIZENS or MEXICO

Captain Juan r. Fernandez. form
crly OF the Mexican federal army, who
is in the United states on furlough,
is In Albuquerque for IN indefinite
period. Captain Fernandez Is vice
president Of the T'Club Mexico an
organization designed 10 bring all cti-
2ens of Mexico now in the United
States into closer union. and cxpests
to form a branch of that organization
in Albuquerque. A branch Of the
club has been organized in san Diego
and other points in the United States
The membership is open to all Mex
leans of good character now residing
In the United states
Captain Fernandez is stopping al
the Combs hotel and VIII be glad to
communicate with any of the Mexi-
can colony in this city relative to tho
formation of a branch Of the club
Mexico here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
BRINGING UP FATHER
PLEASES BIG AUDIENCE

or course. nobody who went "a the
CrvAal last night TO see bringing
t'p Father" expected anything clasa-
cal but Just the same the house was
crowded with people who wanted to
be entertained, ana the frequent en-
cores Of the musical numbers midi
Gated that they were not disappointed
IN the main. the show Is the same
as the one seen hero last year. There
were some new songs, and the sitna-
tons were switched around a little
bit but otherwise there was little
change Johnny Jess as "Jiggs'' full
filled every requirement of the part
and was responsible for many laughs
while Sadie Duff, the same Maggie
that was seen here last year, was Just
rs good as ever. Ruth frost, AZ Mrs.
Holes. displayed an excellent soprano
voice to the best advantage, and Nat
Webster as Oswald the butler intro
duced some original and highly en-
ioyahlc comedy
Then let's not overlook the chorus.
The girls were prcltier and shareler
than the average, ana could sing. The
me-" that they threw into their work
was. In a large measure responsible
for the success of the performance.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
PRELIMINARY QUESTION
SUBMITTED TO JURY IN
UNITED STATES COURT

The trial OF the case of Juan Abrc-
go against the santa Fe railway was
begun in the United states district
court yesterday. Ahrego asks $4,000
damages because Of the loss of part
Of one foot in an accident, The qucs-
ton Of whether Ahrego signed a re-
lease through undue pressure WAS
submitted to the jury. The Jury had
not decided the question when court
adjourned, Judge John G. Pollock
directed that the verdict be sealed,
if the jury agreed during the night.
The case Of Mrs Andrea Bnca was
taken from tho jury yesterday morn
ing, Judge Pollock directing Il verdict
for the defendant, the Santa Fe RAN
way company Mrs Baca sued for
$4,000 because Of the death of her
husband
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
IlTNEY BUS DRIVER
FINED IN CITY COURT;
FINE IS SUSPENDED

judge Craig. Of the city court yes-
terday fined l.eo Tartagliu SIS for vio-
lation Of the iitney ordinance. The
court suspended the penalty ON con-
dition that Tartaglia obey the iltney
bus regulations hereafter. Tartaela
intends TO quit the jitney business. Il
was said aftcrward.
Tartaglla was accused OF suspend
ing operation of his bus for month
At the trial Thursday he admitted
this, saying the machine had a-hreak-
down and that month and ten days
Mere required to make the repairs
judge Craig decided that he took
more than a reasonableltim to make
the repairs.
The complaint against Tmtaglia
was made ny the traction company.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
CLEANSE THE BLOOD
DANISH RHEUMATISM


Thousands have been made well. PEG.
pie in the noorest health, suffering
from Rheumatism. with whom pain was
constant. who believed that their VI
tnnty was Slapped beyond repair. II
was proven To them that the cause OF
their trouble was me blood That Uric
Acid the most tauhiel a.ls % ,,deuma-
fsm had fripped them. The poison
M the Blood had Slapped its strcngth.
Tho weakened blood had allowed poll
son and impurities to accumulate, and
all energy was gone. They felt poor
w." were lstiess. pain was ever pres
ent, with poor digestion and dyspepsia.
they tried s. s. S.-~nature's blood tonic,
They gave up drugs This compound
of natares remedies OF roots and herbs
did what DRUGS failed to do. II liter
ally washed the blood free from poison,
and with the flow OF pure blood cana
back health. strength viEor aud happl-
ness Get $. S. S from your druggist
Insist upon S. g.. II yours Is long
standing case. write for medical advice
to Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ca. but
begin taking S, $. s. at on0e.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE--Sixteen-ro hotel doing
good business in a flourishing min
ing town. also store building and
good residence Good reasons for SELL
ing Address / Z. Morning Journal
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for housekeeping, modern. CAL 312
West Roma. Phone 1881.
YOUNG'S strain Single Comb White
Leghorns, unsurpassed layers. First
prize winners wherever exhibited.
cockerels, $3.50, eggs. $3.50 per set
ting. Shipped anywhere. b, j. Ian
dry.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
STEWARDS OF JOCKEY
CLUB GIVE SANCTION
TO LO RACE MEETINGS
icy aoAa,aa JOURNAL SPECIAL .s.sso w,.r


New York, Feb. lS.--Ten race meet
ngs We're sanctioned by the stewards
of the Jockey club at a session here
today The dates awarded follow.
Bowie, April | TO April IA, inclusive.
Havre dc Grace, April ! 8 to April 20,
inclusive.
Pimlico. May to May II, inclusive.
jamaica, May IS to May a. in
elusive
Belmont Park, May % to June IA,
inclusive
Jamaica, Jnne 10 to May %, inclus-
i've.
Empire, July IL to July 80, inclus-
i've.
Saratoga, July 2S to August &c, in
elusive.
Belmont Park, August 2s, to Sep
TENDER 3, inclusive.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
TENTS AND FOOD
NECESSARY FOR
FLOOD VICTIMS
t.v MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED was

Natchez, Miss, Feb. ls.-Thc
Natchez relief company tonight rc-
ceived another appeal from Mayor Ja-
CODY Of Newellton, La, for the flood
sufferers there. Mayor Jacoby said
conditions were becoming distressing
I'VE need a hundred tents to shell
ter the refugees on the levee near
here" he added, and we need rations
for three thousand people. The sltua-
ton is growing worse daily and the
marooned people are suffering
greatly"
Three government steamers which
arrived off Newellton lato last night
have afforded partial relief to large
number of sufferers The water at
Newellton was reported from two TO
four feet deep and not rising, and that
there appeared to be sufficient food
for immediate needs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
George w. Foster.

George w. Foster died Thursday
night at his apartments in the high
lands. His home was at Providence
Z. t. and he came here on account
Of poor health. The body VIII be
shipped this morning on Santa Fc
train No. 10 by Strong Brothers.
Burial viii be in Providence, where
his mulhor lIveA.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
PERMISSION GIVEN
KLEIN TO FILE QUO
WARRANT0 PROCEEDINGS

Chief j. Klein took first skirmish
in the district court in his fight for
the office To which the council rein
stated him when Judge Reynolds gave
him permission to begin quo warran-
to proceedings yesterday. Counsel
for Chief Burtless contended that
they were not the proper proceed
ngs.
The action permitted by the court
was begun Immediately after his rul-
ing was announced. Chief Burt
less was given 1--WE days to plead.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
AGGIES WILL MEET
Ell PAS0 HIGH TEAMS
IN A DOUBLE HEADER
tsose,.i OsrA,oA 70 nosslso lousa.tl

state College, n. NJ, Feb. 1s.-The
New Mexico Aggies, both boys and
girls teams, will close their intercol-
leeiate basketball season Saturday
high school teams in a doublc-header.
This will be the first meeting Of the
teams this season. There is always a
keen rivalry between the athletes of
the two schools. The high school
holds second place in the lei Paso City
league.
Following the intercollegiate sea-
son the Aggies will continue to play
for the SCHOOL championship, with all
insignia men barred
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
Clnutlc NInrcllm.

Claude Marcum, Is years old. who
arrived here Thursday night with his
father from New Augusta. Ind, died
yesterday. He was high school stu
dent al New Augusta The body will
be shipped on Santa Fe train No. 2
this afternoon by Strong Brothers. ac-
and five brothers and sisters live in
New Augusta
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
BIG LEAGUE. PLAYER TO
COACH THE u. N. M. NINE

Roy (Binger) Corhan is the first
big league player to coach the base
bah team Of the University of New
Mexico. Corhan will train the var
sity squad from now until the time
he leaves to report to the st. Louis
National squad in. Texas.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19

Denver, Colo, Feb. tS.-Prince Gas
kell one of the leading pitchers in
the Western League last year, has been
sold by the Denver club Of the West
ern league to Sioux City Of the same
league, according to James G. MeGill
owner Of the Denver club. Terms were
not maze public.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
ConIon Cancels. Bout: Injured

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Johnny Coulon,
former bantamweisht champion, who
was to return 10 the ring with bout
with Frankie Dean at Columbus o..
next Monday. today telegraphed pro-
meters, cancelling the bout Coulon,
while skating. fell, injurine one of his
ribs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
ILLINOIS A. C. GIVEN
PERMISSION TO HOLD
SWIMMING EVENTS

New York Feb. 1S--Permission
has been granted by the Amateur Ath-
letic Union of the United States to the
Illinois Athletic club of Chicago to
conduct the 1916 junior national in
door swimming championships, it was
announced today The following
events will be contested in that clubs
tank on March 20 and 80: 100 yards,
500 yards, fancy diving, $50 yards
back stroke and zoe yards breast
breast stroke.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss ruth Gossard.

Miss Ruth Gossard. II years old
died Thursday night at her home IN
the highlands She was the niece oi
w w. Gossard, millionaire corset
manufacturer Of Chicago. Her sister
died here seven years ago. The body
viii be shipped by Strong Brothers
to Binghampt0n, Ind. for burial.