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The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
CHURCHES IN fight
ON white PLAGUE
December 2 and 9 Set Aside for
Special Services.

New York, Nov. what have the
churches to do with the tuberculosis
asked.
large part OF the human misery
to which the churches minister is
caused by this great plague which also
accounts for one-seventh of the fu-
nerals at which their clergymen Off
ciate," is the reply of the National
Association for the Study and Preven-
ton Of tuberculosis. in announcing
nlans for this years observance OF
tuberculosis Sunday.
With Americas entrance into the
~ the threatened increase of tuber-
Ilosis Is one Of its most serious fac
tors. It becomes more than ever ap-
parent in the opinion of leaders of the
movement that the fight against this
Scourge should enlist every social and
civic agency. This disease, they point
out. involves not merely a medical
proolem. but a social and moral prob
lem as well.
More than 100000 churches and other
religious organizations are expected to
observe tuberculosis Sunday on De-
cember or 9, this year making the
eighth annual observance of the day.
The Sundays have been designated by
the national association in order that
the churches may choose the one
which will best flt in with their pro-
sram Of services. These dates come
at the beginning and end Of Tuber-
culosis Week, which Is conducted
under the direction OF the national as
Sociation- For those worshipping on
saturday. December has been set
aside.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Thousands Will Avoid -. S..
Annoying Catarrh This Winter

That is why a thorough course of
). $. s., the unequaled blood remedy.
ioes so much good right now. This
:emedy goes to the very source of
The disease, and by purifying and
cleansing the blood. eliminates the
germs of Catarrh, and drives them
rom the system.
Begin this treatment today, and
Fou will be thankful for the won
lerful relief you will enjoy this
winter. S. s. s. is sold by druggists
Everywhere, and has been on the
market for more than fifty years.
Be sure and get the genuine S. S. s.
Our Medical Director will gladly
give you expert medical advice
about the treatment OF your own
Ease. without charge. Write today
to Swift Specific Co., 34-C.ASwift
Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.--AdS
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
W. c. T. u. TO RECEIVE,
VISITING MEMBERS

Plans of a most elaborate charac-
ter are being made by the woman's
Christian Temperance Union of the
District of Columbia. of which Mrs.
Emma Sanford Shelton is president.
for the reception and entertainment
of the visiting delegates to the COM
ing national convention of the w.
c. T. L.. these plans taking in spe-
cial demonstrations for the White
Ribbon Flyer from Chicago, carrying
national officers. State presidents, de-
partmental superintendents. etc.
Also, a special train from New York
City. carrying the vice president of
the National Union. and others from
the East. will be met by special
committees of the District organi-
zation, and fitting demonstration
made.
Mrs. George H. Russell is the chair
man. and Mrs. c. P. Grandfield SUBJ
chairman, of the committee which
will meet the special trains.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
81 ADDITIONAL
TEACHERS join
G.W.U.FACULTY
Appointments in Nine De-
partments Announced
by Secretary.

appointment Of thirty-four add
tional members Of the faculty of the
nine departments of George WASH
ington University has been announced
by Prof. Richard Cobb, secretary Of
the institution. Some Of the appoint
ments have been necessitated by the
increased enrolment. The appoint
ments follow:
DR.. James Robert Scott, associate
professor Of bacteriology and pathoI-
ogy In the Medical and Dental
Schools; DR.. J. Lawn Thompson, as
sociate In medicine: DR.. Melton Du
Val Brecht instructor in gynecol-
ogy; DR.! spry Owen Claytor, instruc.
tor In histology and embryology in
the Dental School; DR.. Patrick GAL
lagher, instructor in bacteriology and
pathology In the Dental School; DR..
Robert Campbell Mccullough. instruc-
tor in metallurgy in the Dental
School; Cecil Knight Jones. instruc-
tor In Spanish; Thomas Hirst Hayes,
student assistant In histology.
Robert r. Hotel. student assistant
librarian: Thomas Cajigas, student
assistant In histology and embryology;
George Vail Minick, student assistant
In physiology and pharInacology for
medical and dental classes: Ralph l.
Morrison, student assistant in dent
istry; Everett NJ Bradley. student as
sistant in physiological chemistry:
Wilbur NJ. Bowen. student assistant
in nrst year chemistry In the Med
ical School; Nathan Smiler. student
assistant in clinical chemistry.
Henry A. Lepper. assistant in chem
istry; Mrs. Ella Morgan Austin En-
lows. assistant in chemistry; George
Washington Phillips. assistant in
chemistry; Miss Theresa Karger. as
sistant in chemistry; Arthur Minick,
assistant in chemistry; Peter ]. Waller,
assistant in chemistry; Paul II. Brat
tain, student assistant in chemistry;
Arthur !. Gebhart, student assistant in
chemistry: Harold n. Giese. student
assistant in chemistry; Bonifant Ham
ilton. student assistant in chemistry:
Misha Laddon. student assistant in
chemistry; Percy w. lie Due, student
assistant in chemistry; Treadway b.
Munroe. student assistant in chemis-
try; Hollis Joseph Nugent, student as
sistant in chemistry; Vivian c. K. Ro-
bey. student assistant in chemistry:
James Lawrence Young. student as
sistant in chemistry; Meyer Weinstein.
student assistant in chemistry; Her
bert p. Ramsey. student assistant in
chemistry for veterinary students. and
Paul f. Waring. student assistant in
economics.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Editor of Pro-German
Paper Interned IN N. Y.

New York. Nov. 2a.-Franz Johann
Dort editor Of the Vital Issue, a pro-
German anti-war periodical suppressed
shortly after the outbreak of the war,
ana OF Issues and Events, a similar
Journal which avoided open Illegal
eomnent. was interned today by De-
partment OF Justice authorities.
> A. German chemist and q personal
friend Of Count Won Bernstorff, Dorl
came to this country fifteen years ago
since then. II Is charged. he has been
Sctive In spreading pro-German prop
Uganda. He denies participation In
such propaganda since the war. In
MS hboratory. he says. he has been
ing process
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Repatriated American
Flyer to Join u. S. Army

Lieut.. Tracy Richardson. OF the
Royal British Flying Corps, was the
fourth American-born fighter to be re-
patriated in the District Supreme
Court. He is a Eebraskan by birth,
and Is q years old.
Enlisting in the Canadian forces
at the outbreak of the war. he saw
active service with the expedition
airy forces and afterwards Joined the
aviation corps.
He resigned his commission in the
English air service October last.
He wanted. he said. to join the Ameri-
can navy and fight under the Stars
and Stipes, but had to become an
American citizen again to do so.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Lectures on American Drama.

Brander Matthews, author, dra-
matte critic and professor Of Column
bia University. lectured in the Cen
trail High School auditorium under
the auspices of the Washington So
ciety of Fine Arts.
The American Drama was the
subject Of his lecture, and the speak
er traced the history of the thespiarf
art from its inception down to tfe
modern school of the playwright,
contrasting the technique and skill Of
Shakespeare with the present-day
authors.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
TWO women VENDERS
OF LIQUOR CONVICTED
Negro Woman Found Guilty; White
Offender Admits Charge.

Marie CAN'T, colored, alleged by the
police to have sold a pint of whiskey
to a soldier for so. was found guilty
yesterday by a jury before Judge
Pugh in police court She was re-
manded for sentence and TO wait
trial on another charge OF violating
the Sheppard law.
Jane Ross. alias Catherine Denni-
son. white, pleaded guilty OF selling
liquor to soldiers and violating the
Sheppard law. II was alleged by the
police that she sold whiskey' to a ser
geant Of the engineer corps November
10 last.
This is her second offense. the police
say. the woman having been fined
$3.50 for the first.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Ex-SAILOR COMMITS SUICIDE.

Disheartened because he had been
discharged from the navy after years
Of service. Joseph John Stvella, white
., turned on gas in his room at
lIO1 pennsylvania avenue northwest,
and was found dead by a fellow
boarder.
Coroner hewitt issued a certificate
OF death from suicide, last night.
An aunt lives in New York City.
The body is now at the morgue.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
WOMEN PROVE EUNEQUAL TO TASK
OF CARRYING MAILS IN DISTRICT
Recent Experience of Uncle Sam Abandoned
AS Impractical; One Employe Returns
to Position in Pennsylvania Hospital

Uncle Sans action in appointing two
women as mail carriers did not meet
with the success anticipated.
Postoffice officials refused to admit
that the appointment OF the women
had proved a failure. The expert
ment" was highly satisfactory. they
declared. and the recent removal Of
the workers should not be construed
as meaning they were unable to I'LL
the positions. But the women no long
er are mail carriers.
The long hours and the many miles
they had to cover were the two things
Washington's women letter carriers
found hardest about their jobs.
A precedent was established by
Postmaster Chance when. on Noveni-
ber 6, he appointed Mrs. Nellie NJ. Nc
Grath and Mrs. Parmelia Campbell as
letter carriers in the city postoffice de-
partment.
Mrs. McGrath Is the wife of Maui
rice p. McGrath. who was appointed
to the department in 1901 and now is
with Battery B of the District Ma
tlonal Guard. at Admission. Ala.
Mrs. Campbell, 614 C street north
cast, is the widow OF Robert L. Camp
beil, who died July 16. 1916. Mr.. Camp
bell was appointed to the postoffice
department in 1894 and served there
until his death.
Mrs. Campbell is a small woman
with a quiet voice and smile. Mrs.
McGrath is larger and apparently of
stronger physique with a fund of
bright wit and humoT.
Routine OF Workers.
The women were required to report
to the Postoffice Department at G
o'clock In the morning when they
sorted their mail and left on their first
delivery trips at o'clock. Three trips
were made daily. The first was at Z
o'clock, the second at 11!3O and the
last at 2:3o. They finished their days
work after 4 o'clock. A period Of a
little more than two hours between
trips was allowed to bring the actual
working hours down to eight.
When their temporary appointments
were terminated Mrs. Campbell re-
turned to her former work at the
pickup" table in the postoffice an6
Mrs. McGrath decided to return to
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Woman Accepts $4,000
In Settlement of Suit

Miss Sadie Mcclellan. a saleswoman
who was recently awarded a verdict
OF $4,000 against Francis J. Rafter-
ry, for breach Of promise to marry,
filed her consent yesterday in the
District Supreme Court TO a reduction
Of the amount to $4,000.
Chief Justice Covington. overruled
the motion Of Rafterry's attorneys
for a new trial, and ordered the ver-
dict recorded.
Attorneys Sinclair and Clagget ap-
peared for Miss Mcclellan, and At
torneys Sheehy and Sheehy appear
ed for Rafferty,.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Little Precaution Right \
a., Saves Untold Annoyance.

!
You who have been afflicted with
Catarrh. know that with the first
signs Of cold and damp weather the
disease VIII promptly return, and
remain an unwelcome guest as of
yore.
Why not save yourself the suffer-
ing and Inconvenience which your
experience tells you is In store for
you.
Ayofd the folly of waiting until
the disease has you within its grasp
again. !.
Proper treatment is worth great
zeal more right now than later.
Catarrh cannot be permanently
cured by local treatment with
sprays. douches, ointments, washes,
etc. Science has proYen that the
disease 10 In the blood
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
GET WITTY VIEWS
ON "STAGE FRIGHT

Thursday evening at the Arts Club
number Of notable speakers dis
cussed the psychology of stage
Fright, Serious and Comic" The con.
sensus of opinion was that stage
fright is always serious to the frightee
and comic to the observers.
Conrad Syne, District Corporation
Counsel, and Kenneth Clarke, choral
director among soldiers in instruction
camps, both aired some witty views
on the subject.
Charles T. Tittmann was chairman
OF the evening. while Miss Lucy
Brickinstein and Mrs. Charles Fair.
fax were hostesses.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
DEFINES JAP-U. S. PACT.

London. Nov. 2S.-Replyfng to a
question in the House Of Commons,
Arthur ]. Balfour. British Foreign
Secretary, said he did not understand
that China's declaration to the United
States and Japan meant that China
did not recognize the American-Jap-
anese agreement. He added that he
had no reason to anticipate that it
would give rise to any difficulties be-
tween China and allied States.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24

her work in a hospital in Pennsyl-
vania,
Mrs. McGrath is a registered grad
uate nurse in the State of Pennsyl-
via, and her confidence in woman's
ability and the desire to be near her
home and family prompted her to ac-
cept the appointment in the Postofice
Department, she declared.
Mrs. Campbell told what she found
hardest about her job as a mail car
rier for Uncle Sam.
The hardest thing Of all was the
long hours" she declared yesterday.
ave had to report at the postoffice at
s O'Clock in the morning and that
meant getting up about before 5. and
We wouldn't get home again until late
in the evening.
I'VE had to walk more than nine
miles in covering our routes three
times day, and. although the route
was made short and the mail light, it
was very hard.
81 don't think any ordinary woman
could do the work required on a full
route. and I know that some of the
routes in the city could not be handled
by women.
Work too Strenuous.
Even with a route that had been
shortened and in the close vicinity of
the postofflce found it very hard and
just little too much for me to do. -
Suppose the war .necessitated find
Ing a great many new carriers, don't
you think women could dothe work p"
Mrs. Campbell was asked.
Il know they could not work some
OF the routes" she answered "If
the department found 1t necessary to
place many women on the routes as
mail carriers the routes would GER
tainly have to be reduced in size.
because as they are now it is hard
work for a man to cover them.
Reducing the size of the routes
would mean that many more women
would have to be employed than the
number of men now delivering mail"
DO you think you will try mail
carrying again?'
mo. I don't think so; I certainly
don't want to-"
Both women declared everyone they
met on their routes had done every
thing that could be expected to make
their work light and easy.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
PLOT HEARING BEGUN.

San Francisco, Nov. 25.-Selection Of
a jury for the trial of thirty-four per-
sons charged with having conkpired
TO foment a military uprising in In
dia for the purpose Of embarrassing
the British government has been COM
pleted.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
WOMEN STUDENTS DRILL.

Boston, Mass. Nov. 2S.-Simmons
College. one Of the first women's col
iege in the country to take up military
training, has substituted the manual
or arms and military marching for
regular gymnasium work. There are
nfty senior officers and their '.army''
mobiiizes 80 young women.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Byng's Drive Brings
Praise from Sec. Baker

Secretary Of War Baker yesterday
authorized the following statement on
the British drive against Cambria:
The War Department and the en-
tire American army is delighted with
Gen. Byng's advance.
1T is brilliant and spectacular
success"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Chemical Works DESTROYED.

1urlcn' NOV. %. One of the largest
ana most important chemical works
In Germany. the Griesheim EIektron,
near Erankfert-on-the-Main, was de-
stroyed by an explosion TUESDAY
mgnt, according to a dispatch re-
ceived here from Frankfort.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
METHODIST TEACHER RESIGNS

Durham. N. c., Nov. 2a-Bishop John
c. Kilgo, Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. for twenty-three years
connected with Trinity College, has
severed all relations with the institu-
tion. His resignation, which was filed
last June. has been accepted at call
ed meeting.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
Over Again.

Taumany in New York will try 70
capture the women's vote. An ihs
torestlng case OF the lady and the
tiC0r.-Boston Traveller. al
The Washington herald., 1917-11-24
A RELIEF MEASURE
Effective: Monday, Nor. 20, 1917

Efeciue Monday, Nor. 20, 1917
On Monday, November 20, we shall be
compelled to discontinue answering requests
for the correct time, baseball or football
scores, location of fires and other informa.
ton not strictly part of telephone traffic.
In normal times this company, wishing
to give its patrons the widest use of its facili.
ties, cheerfully furnished certain amount
of special service But ,Uar times are here
with an inevitable shortage of labor and ma
terlals and tremendous increase i'm tele-
phone traffic. Our lines are crowded with
important messages Our operators are busy
as never before. Every second given to
handling calls of the kind mentioned means
second taken away from calls of vital
importance.
We find it necessary therefore, to ask
that you relieve our lines of this burden.
Your cooperation will be appreciated
NA The Chesapeake and Potomac
- Telephone Company
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
Than CAL0Mt.
Thousands Have Discovered DR.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sub
stitute for calomel-are mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They arr the re-
suit of DIR. Edwards determination not
to treat liver and bowel complaints with
calomel. His efforts to Danish it brought
out these little olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no had
after effects. They don't iniure the
teeth like strong liquids or calomel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes plays havoc with tie gums.
So do strong liquids. 1t is bet not to
take calomel, but to let DR.. Ldwards'
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches. "dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constip; ION and
a disordered liver. Take DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "loegy" and
"heavy." Note how they Clear" clouded
brain and how they "perk up" the spir-
its. 10c and Csc box. All druggists.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

of mauve orchids and ferns. Later,
he was by her side at the box party,
and Mona had never looked so attrac.
tive. Once Teresa's eyebrows raised
ever so slightly as she met Margaret's
glance, but there was nothir to be
done. 1t seemed to be Andys game
entirely.
All at once Mona glanced at the sec.
ond box opposite where some late com.
ers had just filed in. Nan Douglass
was among them, tall and radiant, and
behind her was middle.aged man,
with decidedly distinguished air.
That's Taller Phelps, the now min.
lister to Bolivia" Andy whispered over
her shoulder They're to be married
at Easter"
"They are?" Nona's smile was de.
licious as she turned to look at him.
That's the girl was telling you about.
And this is all for nothing, then.
There isn't bit of danger"
Il think there's plenty for me-" said
Andy, bit soberly.
But it's only for tonight" Mona as.
sured him. Nobody will ever lind out
we put it up" She leaned over to tell
Margaret the news of the enga cement,
But Margarets eyes we're colt. Mona
turned back with sigh. you know
l don't believe I'm diplomat at ALL -
she told Andy ruefully.
You're a darling" he said fervent'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16

I ly. "Fm not going to be dropped after
tonight. want to see you and know
you. Jerry and l are college mates.
Ill get him on my side. Do you
mInd%
There was movement at the back
OF their box. Mona saw Jerry enter.
ing, looking decidedly fit in his even.
ing clothes, his eyes seeking Margaret.
And surely there was relief in hers as
she welcomed him. Even Teresa's eyes
were full of amusement. Mona drew a
big breath of relief.
"1t's wonderful managing peoples
affairs, isn't it," she said softly. 81
feel as II had finished the whole
thing. You'll be best man and Ill be
maid OF honor"
do you mind?" repeated Andy, dog.
And NOna's lashes dropped sudden.
at was only to be love pro tenn" she
said.
%Wen start new schedule" an.
swered Andy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
EBRO RHEUMATIC REMEDY

Wet and rainy weather is sure to
make your rhepmatism worse. But do
not suffer with it when you do not
have to. Try Erbo Rheumatic Rem.
edy. We guarantee that you will not
have to suffer much longer. II abso.
lutely eliminates the germ. and
through the kidneys gets rid OF the
Uurc Acid, which is the real cause
of most of the rhematic troubles. This
formula belonged to an old doctor who
made special study of rheumatism
and the skeptical may be convinced
OF the value Of it. All we ask is Il
trial, and money returned II not sat
isfied. Ask your dealer for bottle,
and If he hasn't 1t he can get it for
you. 1t will be well worth your both.
ering. Manufactured by the Marietta
Chemical company, Marietta, o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-16
;: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

isn't she beautty?" asked Nal.
colin Stauart.
My eyes, little book, had Travelled
SArom his face to the yacht lying out.
side. She certainly was a beauty
and think was enthusiastic enough
10 satisfy even the proudest of own.
ers.
You see, Margie." he said, az could
not have anything but perfect yacht
II was to have your name connected
With It,"
garet."
II know It and I think it is one of
the most beautiful names in the world
but to me you are always little Lady
Saliva. wish you could go for a
snort cruise on the boat. Don't you
think your husband might come over
fog a weekend and we could all 20
say as far down as Old Point Com.
fort 2"
would love to, above all things
Z but ! am afraid you could not per.
suade Dick to go. He is not fond OF
sailing. For years my ambition has
been to travel, but Dick you see
has had SO much travelling to do for
the book concern that | have often
heard him say he would be glad If lie
never had to go outside our home city
again as long as he lived"
IS Have you never been abroad, Mar.
gie2"
"Never. Dick went twice before
we were married, but he has never
had time to go since"
i always regret that the poetic soul
cannot step itself in the beauties of
this old world. My life, as you know,
has been that of the rover, and when
think OF temperament like yours
that may never see the wonders of a
tropical moon making a silver and
pearl pathway from sea to sky, may
never look with wondering eyes on the
storied ruins on each side the Nile
as ones dahabiyeh floats idly down,
may never skim over the watery
streets of Venice to the song of the
gondolie whole being Is filled
with regret that such lover of beau.
ty may not see and be filled with these
memories forevermore."
Thad a letter from Mary this morn.
ing, Malcolm. They have purchased n
home on the Italian sea coast and she
described it to me. / confess, her let.
ter walked the wanderlust in me a Ill.
tie. You see, Malcolm, | am very
fond of Mary and to be with her in
her Italian home for little while
fNSg1ld give me great happiness"
Malcolm Stuart did not speak for a
long while. He was looking straight
out to the Lady Saliva, Then he said,
For the first time In my life. Mar.
sic, find am not able to do the thing
Wish TO do. Why, do you know. /
would like to put you and your hus-
bandand Moliie and Chad and anyone
else you would care to have on that
yacht and send you straight over to
the Pembertons2s
You are most generous. Malcolm =
NO, am not actually ] am ex-
Iremely selfish. You probably Win