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The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
u. S. WORKERS TO HEAR
DEBATE ON PAY RAISE
Senate to Discuss Proposed Increases
at Its Session Today.

When the Senate meets today il will
find galleries filled with government en-
ployes and advocates of higher wages in
terested in the fate OF the and 10 per
cent graded increases for Federal work
ers, wIIcn will be decided after pro-
lcnged debate
The section OF the legislative bill
stricken out by the Senate Committee on
Appropriations was reached just before
adjournment last night. BY unanimous
vote II was passed over for debate until
today.
Senator Smoot will direct a fight to
have an Amendment providing II per cent
increases for those receiving $3.50 or less
annually and 10 per cent for those be-
tween $50 and 5000 The indications
we're that such an amendment might BE-
passed, since a number Of Democrats
have assured the Senator from Utah
they believe his hill covers those govern
ment employees for whom an increase is
necessary
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
ARTISTS OF U. S. find
INSPIRATION At Home
Primitive Designs Adopted as Motifs of
Modern Textile Products.

For years America has looked to
Europe for art Inspirations of textile
designs, because American artists have
never been given the opportunity to Gre
ate their own works, but it appears now
that this country will soon become inde-
pendent of Europe in this respect.
An exhibit was held at the Metropolf-
tan Museum of Art, New York city, re-
Gently and a closer bond resulted be-
tween manufacturers of textiles and
American designers that is calculated to
develop a creative atmosphere in this
country for original textile designs. The
exhibit was held under the auspices Of
"Women's Wear"
1t had been suggested for a long time
previous to the exhibit by persons in
terested in developing distinctive
American school of decorative art that
steps be taken to bring American artists
in contact with the wealth Of primitive
and unused designs to be found in Amer
lean museums. The exhibit, along with
special articles and lectures dealing with
the subject, was arranged to further this
purpose.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
more ELK: WORK OF
A Miracle Than OF
MEDICINE" !" HE SAYS
Washington Man Is Telling
How Dreco Has Conquered
a Bad Case of Stomach
Trouble and Con-
stipahon.

II just can't tell you how glad 1 am
that found out about Dreco. really
feel like a different man since taking it,
and feel It Is my duty to let everybody
know what II was that got me over my
many years Of suffering said Mr.. G. w.
King, OF No. IL Eighth street. southeast.
'I suffered with indigestion and a bad
stomach for years. My food would al
ways sour and form gas around my heart
and cause intense suffering. I had an
awful burning sensation in my chest that
almost felt like ball of fire. Although
tiled many medicines kept growing
worse. It was impossible for me to sleep
much. and I'd often walk the floor all
night long. Pains over my kidneys trou-
bled me very much, and I was continual
ly constipAsed4
Il determined one day to try Dreco, as
il seemed everyone was taking It, and
it has been a great blessing to me. All
that burning has gone out OF my chest
and the pains IN my back have left me
entirely. can eat anything want and
enjoy 10 without having any gas around
my heart afterward. and I am never
bled with constipation any more"
Dreco proved a great benefit to Mr.
KinS because II contains certain medi-
cinah ahpropsrties that enrich the blood end
prombts healthy appetite for nourishing
food. thus helpiT to build up health and
strength IN a natural way.
Get a bottle of Dreco today from
o'I>onnelrs Drug Store. or Aliens IN
Alexandria, or Bury's In AAseostia--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

A Spanish American war veteran is
playing a lively comedy role. He is
Frank Harcourt, comedian at the Gayety
this week.
Mr.. Harcourt. interviewed yesterday.
said:
Il was a midshipman on an unarmed
cruiser during the Spanish-American war.
Our duty was cutting cables that con-
nected Cuba with Spain. 1t was our ship
that first discovered the Spanish feet
going into Santiago" He told how he
happened to be the first to see the feet
while fixing a searchlight. He told of
one all-night chase by an American tor
pedo boat, with all lights out.
We also transferred many Spanish
prisoners to New York" he said. IT
learned in a conversation from one of
them that the night before they had
made all preparations to torpedo US when
their captain decided that We must be
a Spanish ship, as he did not believe
any United States ships were in that vi
cinIty
Two of my shipmates are now here
In Washington in the Photographic Bu-
reau- At leisure times during our maneu-
vertng of Cuba l was continually prac-
eicins dancing in the shaft alleys. Pre-
vious to joining the navy I was on the
stage and as soon as was released
hiked right back. There is a fascina-
ton here that I can't seem to overcome" 4"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
WILL PROBE MICROBES
ATTENDANCE AT SHOWS
Health Department Takes Census OF
Invisible Movie Fans.

Human beings are hot the only visitors
at the movie shows, at least that Is what
the health authorities think, because tney
are out with the microscope and microoe
trap looking for microbes that have De-
come lost strayed or stolen. For the past
week fiye inspectors have done nothing
else but visit local picture houses armed
with glass plates covered with tanslefoot
or something else and the unfortunate
germ in it's enthusiasm over the MOVIES
falls on the plate and is Immediately car
ried over to the laboratories and an In
quest Is held to determine II the victim
was friendly or deliberately unfriendly,
TO the mucuous membranes Of the two
legged movie patrons.
The Health Department Is conducting
the investigation to determine whether or
not the theaters are properly ventilated
There Is no particular objection to lone
germ going to see a popular hero or he
roine. and unless there are too many OF
these Invisible pests loafng around the
Health Department Is not worried
The Investigation will cover the larger
theaters as well as the small ones. Prob
ably we will know soon just how many
and just what particular breed Of microoe
are getting free car rides.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
S. A. R. ENROLLS DEWEY
DAY AFTER HIS DEATH

On the night following his death Ad-
mtral George Dewey's name was added
to the membership list OF the Sons Of the
American Revolution.
The board OF managers OF that asso-
citation met last night and arranged to
celebrate the 136th anniversary of the
battle of Cowpens, at the Army and
Navy Club tonight
b. AT the meeting last might the deaths
of Capt. Fayette w. Roe, U. s. A, re-
tired, and DR.. Jesse H. Ramsburg, mem
bers of the society, were reported.
New names enrolled in addition to that
of Admiral Dewey, were: Robert Wick
life Woolley. Rev. DR.. william Tayloe
Snyder. Gardner Lloyd Boothe, Henry
Buchanan Byrd, Richard Benedict
Watrous. Lieut. Col John Twiggs
Myers, U. S. NJ. c.; Maj. Harry Ran
6olph Lay, U. 8. NJ. c.. and Chester
Walker Lockwood.
Richard Douglas Simns, formerly a
member, was reinstated.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
PREDICTS GAINS FOR
ALLIES in BALKANS
Gar Quoted as Confident of favorable
Change in Military Situation.


Paris, Jan. 16.-Vice Admiral Du Four
net former commander OF the AnxIo-
French feet in Greek waters, who has
Just returned from a special mission in
Rurnania and Russia, quotes Gar
Nicholas as predicting that in a few
weeks the situation in the Balkans will
begin to change"
few days after this prediction was
made, said the vice admiral, the Car
issued a proclamation to the Russian
army calling for war to the knife. I'm
mediately the offensive against the Ger
man armies on the northern end Of the
eastern front was undertaken
Nearly one third of the Runanian
army was lost in the frst month of the
war. according to the French naval Of
fcer. In this connection he said
Nearly the entire Rumanian army at
tackled Transylvania at the beginning.
turning its back upon its principal enemy
CBulgaria) and weakening itself by every
mile Of advance into Hungary, which en-
larged the front.
From now on the German armies will
wear themselves out against a steady
stream of Russian re-enforcements.'
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
AT TONCE!ST
stomach MISERY
And INDIGESTION
Pspe's Diapepsin" Makes Sick. Sour.
Classy Stomachs Feel
Fine.

Do some fooCs you eat hit back
taste good. but work badly: ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause a sick
sour. gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic, jot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything, leaving
nothing to sour and upset you. There
never was anything 80 safely quick, SO
certainly effective. No difference how
badly your stomach Is disordered you
will get happy relief in Ave minutes,
but what pleases you most is that 1t
strengthens and regulates your stom-
ach so you can eat your favortte foods
without fear.
Most remedies give you relief some
times-they are slow, but not sure.
'Pspe's Diapepsfn" is quick. positive,
and puts your stomach in Q healthy
condition so the misery won't come
back.
You feel different as soon as "Pape's
Dtapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomAch-distress just vanishes-your
stomach gets sweet. no gases. no belch-
ing, no eructations OF undigested food,
your head clears and you feel fine.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made, by getting a large
nfty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize in
Ave minutes how needless it is to suf-
fer from Indigestion. dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

his amendment TO strike out the increases
for secretaries TO Representatives by a
decisive vote. As II sta nds now the sec
retaries will receive 500 a year instead
Of $500 and will be on the pay roll Of
the United States.
Members Of the Federal Employees
Union interviewed q number of Senators
yesterday in an EFFORT to win support for
the and 10 per cent Increases voted by
the House. They were confident last
night that enough Senators will support
such an amendment to insure victory
The employees will discuss plans for
continuing the fight at a regular guar
terly meeting Of the Federal Employees
Union at National RiheS Armory Friday
night.
Assistant Secretary OF Labor Louis p.
Post and others will address the en-
ployes
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
To DEMAND SUFFRAGE
AT Big MASS Meeting
Trade Bodies of District Behind Cam
paign for Franchise.

Plans for a great mass meeting to ad-
vocate Lhe cause of suffrage for the Dis
trict are being made by q committee OF
business men comprising representatives
from the three large trade bodies of the
District
The movement is entirely apart from
any agitation for L referendum on the
Sheppard BILL providing prohibition for
the District, and seeks a general suf-
frage for residents OF the District, with
out self-government but with represent
alton In both branches of Congress-
1t Is planned to have the meeting at
Convention Hall within the next fort
night. and IN point OF numbers and en-
thusiasm the committee hopes to have II
surpass any meeting ever held in the
District
Former President P. T. Moran of the
Chamber Of Commerce, one Of the pio-
neers In the movement for the vote for
District residents, Is one OF the hackers
OF the mass meeting.
Congress surely will not deny Us the
ballot when they hear our cause" he
said last night. I'VE have not pushed
this question as strongly and efficiently
as We should Now Is the time to do It
I feel certain we VIII meet success"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
WORLDS BOOK OF 1917 OUT.
Pre-eminent in Meeting Referenc,
Demands of Every Kind.

Pre-eminent in Meeting Reference
Demands of Every Kind.
The year 1916 was one of important
records in war abroad and in peace, in
dustry and legislative progress at home.
Among students, teachers, newspaper
men and general readers there will be
daily, and sometimes almost hourly oc-
casions for reference to the dates of
events, the text of new laws or other
documents, the statistics Of trades,
finance or elections.
This SURPRISING importance of the
twelvemonth Just past places a fresh ac-
cent upon the fact well established under
tests of other years, that The World
Almanac and Encyclopedia is the Ameri-
can publication pre-eminent in the mat
ter Of meeting reference demands OF
every kind. In the 1917 issue of nearly
100 pages, this annual presents the last
word of the calendar hour for the first
and last of its uncounted consultants
In the pages given to war are a chro-
biological table of battle events abroad,
the Kaiser's peace proposal, President
Wilson'S note to the belligerents, a list
of peace societies and movements, the
text Of our own army bill details o.
American preparedness plans, texts OF
peace treaties and contributions to relier
funds.
Election figures include the Official re-
turns of the Presidential vote from Az
the States. Statements are given Of cam
pafgn receipts and disbursements by the
national parties.
Motor car laws of the States are sum-
married and particulars are given Of
automobile organisations and manufac-
tures.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
VELVET JOE PRINTS ALMANAC
Genial kentuckisn Intersperses In
formation with sound Philosophy.

The almanac is not a back number.
And just to prove il, Velvet Joe, the
well-known philosopher of sunshine
and writer of homely verse. has issued
a modern and up-to-date almanac that
bids fair to still further populsrize
that ancient and honorable institution.
IF anybody has the notion" says
the author, that an almanac is strict
ly a farmers proposition. let him get
it out of his head. The only man who
can find more use for an almanac than
a farmer, Is the city man.
You see real almanac has got
things in 1t that the Encyclopedia of
Brittanica never even heard of.
In reviewing Velvet Joe's Almanac
we must say there is in II a fund of
useful information that every business
man would be glad to have in such
handy form.
Anyone desiring a copy of Velvet
Joe's Almanac is requested by the au-
thor to drop a postal to the Liggett &
Myers Tobacco Co, 4241 Folsom ave-
nue., st. Louis, and an almanac will be
sent free OF charge.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Purely Personal

Lazarus Shapiro has received a proba-
tionary appointment in the Patent ONCE
Russell B. Potter, Junior clerk in the
Reclamation Service. has resigned
Perry H. Pulley has received an sxten-
sion OF appointment In the General Land
once.
Theodore Mack of the General Land
ONCE has received a promotion. e.
Frank Matchmaker has received pro-
| bationary appointment in the General
| Lar Office.
Lewis r. Lenhart has received an ex-
tension OF appointment in the Bureau Of
Mines
Mrs. Charles Wood is entertaining Mr..
and Mrs Alfred Hawes, Of Toronto.
Canada.
Miss Reeves Harris has returned to
Washington from trip to Annapolis.
Miss Heloise Meyer is visiting in Len
nox with Miss Kate Cary.
Mrs. John Wesley Smith has left
Washington for Miami, Fla, where she
| viii spend the winter.
J. W. McLane, laboratory assistant in
the Department of Agriculture, who has
been stationed at Riverside, Call will
return to the city this week.
The temporary appointment of Miss
Alice F. Cooksey, Department of Labor,
has been extended.
Earl Carbaugh. OF the Postofice De-
ma RI a1f ma mad
leave of absence.
7 W. c. Fitch. superintendent of the d.
vision OF stamps, has returned from an
official trip to New York.
Chief Clerk James 1. wilmeth, Of the
Treasury Department. is making an Off
cial trip of several weeks duration
through the Middle West
Blanchard B. Battle, of Columbus, Ga,
arrived in Washington yesterday to spend
a week here.
Miss Marian Roth leaves Washington
tGGay for a short visit with relatives in
New York City.
Frank ]. surrency Of jacksonville. Fla,
is spending a short while in this city
with friends.
Miss Frances Broun. of Denver, who
has been visiting friends in Washington,
for the past week leaves for Baltimore
today.
Miss Marie Jacobs left for Philadelphia
yesterday for a visit OF two weeks with
relatives.
Elias A. McQuaid, who has been the
guest of Representative and Mrs
Tague. Of Massachusetts,. leaves for
Boston, Mass, today.
Miss Elsie ]. Connor, of Lawrence,
Mass, who has been entertained over
the holidays by Representative and
Mrs. Michael J. Phelan. OF Massachu-
setts, left for Vassar College yester-
day.
Miss Constance J. Elliott. of Chicago,
who has been the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Ames J. Grimes, of Second street
southeast, left yesterday for Palm
Beach, Fla.
| Miss Eileen O'Connor, who was "the
Massachusetts girl" at the bazaar in
New York for the beneft of the allies,
has been a guest in the Capital for
-everal days.
Miss Carroll Walsh. of K street
northwest. will visit her sister, Mrs.
J. Leton Mclean, for the Madri Gras
carnival at New Orleans. She will be
accompanied by her brother, Stanislaus
Walsh, of the Capitol force. who is on
his annual leave.
/ George NJ. Julian has received an e1-
| tension OF appointment in the Reclams-
| ton Service.
| Lewis r. Lenhart has received a tenn
/ porary appointment in the Bureau OF
| Mines.
Daniel L. Robinson has received a pro-
bational appointment in the Patent Of
| hce.
! Maj. Raymond W. Pullman, superin-
| tendent OF police, and Barry BuIkley
| were enlisted in the Presidents Own Gar
rison, Army and Navy Union, at a meet
| ing In the G. A r. hall
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Secretarie.' Raise stands.

Although Senator Hitchcock endeavored
to break down the unwritten Law that the
members OF the Senate and the House
shall be the sole judge of the salaries
paid to employees connected with each
House Of Congress, the Senate rejected
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Annual Dance of Hebrew Club

The annual dance OF the Social Club
Of the Hebrew Home for the Aged last
night at the Old Masonic Temple was a
success.
The prize waltz was won by Mr. and
Mrs. L. (. Mcfarland, 1905 C street
southwest. Mr.. Mcfarland donated 81 to
the club.
The semi-month1y dances Of the club
will continue through the winter and
spring.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Been "Going 1t"
Too Hard?

Lots of folks
who are tired,
c ros S, nervous,
rheumatic an d
achy, are showing
all the signs Of
early kidney trou-
Bile without realiz-
ing it. It's often
the result of our
great American
fault-making one
continual rush of
work or pleasure
wit h o ut taking
enough rest, fresh
air, exercise or
sleep. Such an at
tack isn't hard to
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

Msuritius offers an attractive market
for many lines OF American goods. Per
soma representatives OF firms should be
sent 20 the island II any extensive busi-
ness Is hoped for.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

The stingless bee is harder and more
productive of honey than his armed
kinsmen.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

Five houses are now in course of con-
'truction in the subdivision known as
aosemont and will be completed early
n the spring,
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

get rid of-just give body and nerves
rest and help the kidneys get
stronger. Try Doan's Kidney Pills.
They have helped thousands of kid
ney sufferers. Don't wait. Chronic
kidney disease is serious.
Washington Proof
Elmer q. Carrick. city fireman, ll2 81 e..
says: Il suffered for years from a weak back and
persistent spells Of pain across my hdneys Ny
Kidneys were inactive and caused annoyance Dis
ordered kidneys nc doubt, brought on the painful
spels with my back. used Doan's Kidney Pills
and they greatly relieved the trouble"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
A N U R 10!
n Wonderful Discovery.

When the kidneys are weak or diseased
these natural filters do not cleanse the blood
sufficiently, and the poisons are carried to all
parts Of the body. There follow depression,
aches and pains, hesyiness, drowsiness, irrita,
olllty, headaches, ohilliness and rheumatism.
In some people there are sharp pains in the
back and lions, distressing bladder disorders
and sometimes obstinate dropsy The uric
acid sometimes forms into gravel or kidney
stones. When the uric acid affects the tissues.
muscles and joints, it causes lumbago, rheu-
matism, gout or sciatica. This is the time
to try Anuric, the discovery of Doctor Pierce
for kidney trouble and pains in back and ali
over body! Write DR.. Pierce, send lOc for
large trial package-this will prove to you that
Anuric is many times more potent than lithia
and eliminates the uric acid from the system
as hot water melts sugar-or ask your drug
gist nop for ffty-cent bottle Of Anuric.
Folks in town and adjoining counties are
delighted with the results they have obtained
by using Anuric, the great discovery of DR..
Pierce, who is head OF the Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo, N. Y. Many daily voice their praises
of the merits Of Anuric, as we'll q DR.. Ferce's
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

nmous Favorte Golden Medical
Here letter that of Mr. JACOB he
regard Anu would taken helped
me 20 much had troubled with kidney
could not walk straight and not able do anything
taxing the Anuric like 1
worked all Anunc credit
70 AL that have kidney trouble, try Anuic."
Dooter Revce 10 PACKAGE.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

The Willard W. c. T. L. will hold a
meeting at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
in Trinity NJ. f. Church in the interest
Of national prohibition. Mrs. Amy c.
Wech and others will make addresses.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

Capt. William r. Smithers, who sew
eral weeks ago underwent an operation
at st. Luke's Hospital. Richmond Va.
returned to his home this afternoon and
is considerably improved.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

Russell B. Potter, Junior clerk in tn
Reclamation Service. has resigned.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

Lazarus Shapiro has received a proba'
tionary appointment in the Patent ONCE
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-24
9 Hell Saw the crandest New ys,sd.

Saw the orandest New ys.sd.
wall paper on 5theS walls Of the two
rooms bits of carpet on the floors. and
Some cardboard furniture that Bob had
made. He had even tackled slittle4scraps
of lace at the windows for curtains.
For Amy there was the lovely pic
t,ire from the Sunday newspaper VIII CHI
she had admired. bob had rem enber-
led and hadEmade&a frame sforsit out
of strips of wood: and OH the wood
he had glued tiny pine cones, pieces Of
BIRCH bark and, dried moss, and as the
picture wds d Woodland scene you can
imagine how pretty it was. Bob had
found chair rung, which he scraped
and polished with some oil and turpen-
tine He put some sereweyes in the
ends, and Amy gave him piece of
narrow red ribbon to make loopsTqnd,
behdds there was agneckde l1olderfor
IsElmer. F,or bis mother he Whitfield a
Sreei forr her clothes <lihes,- ;af1d III Awas
a wonderfully handy thing, and for his
father he bought pipe. 1t happened
this way: He did some errands for the
man who kept the tobacco store in the
village, and when the man would have
paid Him SOME money Bob said he'd
rather have a pipe. So now they were
all: provided Ff6r except little Peter.
How was Bob going to get hold Of
real live puppy?
"You go over to my brothers place
at the foot Of Long hill, and you tell
him sent you," said the tobacco man.
Maybe he will let you have a puppy
and work it out for him aon Saturdays.
He has paper lroute." ii z (.
$"I1l do it it, he viii Y cried Bob
eagerly. Half an hour later he hurried
into the woodshed with a wriggling
little puppy under his coat. OF course
he had to tell his mother about that.
And how Bob did enjoy the. secret, rum
ming to- and fro with milk and scraps
of meat for the puppy!
When Christmas morning dawned l
think Bob Stillwell was the most sur
prised boy in Little River. He was SO
Interested in watching the pleasure OF
his brothers and sister with the gifts
he had made with his own hands that
he stood smiling, forgetting to look at
the tree for his own presents.
Look, Bobby look |" screamed little
Peter.
Bob looked and turned pale with sur
prise. The grandest new sled, painted
a bright red, runaers and all. Bis IA
ther and Elmer had made it together.
And there was q red woolen muller
that Amy had knitted for him and 9TH
er things that Santa Claus brought
him.