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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

, p1-tmcnts tests. but did order some
gun mounts"
After the war broke out. he said. tho
Navy Department ordered special
test, which was held April 6. 1t was
successful. and the navy ordered $500
Guns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
LEWIS BITTERLY
ASSAlLS CROzIER

Continued from First Page)
1913, was drifting into German con-
troll. and he ousted the German drcc-
tors. lie went TO Birmingham Eng
land. and in forty-eigh, hours, he
stated closed 4 contract with a Brit
iSh firm. Tho guns used IN the Bel.
S!an and British tests. which, he said
resulted in its acceptance at both
places. were the same original four
models that tho American government
refused TO test in 1917. The ammuni-
ton used iii the British tests was Of
American design, he said.
Senator Chamberlain asked why tho
army should oppose the Lewis gun.
and the inventor replied:
They want to Kill ito take the
label off it
The Browning gun he characterized
as picture, fgment OF tho magma
ton Ordinance manufacturers have
previously described il as superior to
anything else now known.)
Its true it got through an arsenal
test. but has never been in the field"
LEWIS continued.
REFERS TO BREAKING
OF PARTS IN GUN
Senator Hitchcock referred to break
ing of parts in the Lewis gun in 1913
tests.
ooh! yes" said Lewis. 81 never saw
any that wouldn't break in tests. The
guns were made, rushed through in
England, and were entered over my
protests by my associates. converted to
fire American ammunition"
Did the Browning gun break in
tcsts?" asked Senator Hitchcock.
Certainly" was the reply Il wasn't
present; I wasn't invited TO sec the
test but any gun breaks in test"
Then General Crozicr did give YOU
an opportunity at test TO present
your gum" asked Senator Hitchcock,
referring to the 1913 test.
'Nos. but my son. who represented
nc. had hard time at the British fac
tory"
The 1919 test was premature, against
hi. judgment. Lewis declared, but he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
RHEUMATISM
physician Believes n Genuine Urmcd,
for thc ;Iiscasc Has Uecn
Found.

Eheuma. tho wonderful rheumatism
ciucdy SOLD by Tragic Drug Co and al,
iugglsta. gives quicker ana more last.
gnG rclcf than other remedies costing
oany times as much.
s lihcuma passes tho deadly poisonous
kecrctlons into th" bowels aud iiducyS.
rom which they arc quickly thrown
in a natural healthy WAY
9 Read what q reputable physician saS s.
"A bout Rhcunia - have made q most
careful investigation Of the formula
Employed in the manufacture OF
ssheuma. and heartily recommend II
IA rcmedcy for nil forms Of rhcuma-
8ism. find j:heuma far in advance
IT the methods generally employed in
5hc ;rea tmcnt Of rheumatism. and alto
4ethcr different IN composition from
sxons.
@Srhis should give any sufferer from
;,heurnatism confidence 10 try e,)na
s-4Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
Important Request to
Large Coal Consumers

Every consumer OF roni In Rich
inond who does not buy his coal
through Wholesale Jobbcr or retail
dealer Is requested TO notify tho
Federal Fuel Committee OF Rich
nond. room 49, Travellers building,
as TO his requirements.
u WINS explained by n. Bctrnc
Rinir. chairman. that many lursc
concerns buy direct from tho mines
or from jobbcrs not represented
here. The fuel commission desires
10 protect the city by tndinr out the
amount of coal on hand and the re-
Iuircmrnts of cnch ronsumcr, in or
der that the entire needs OF thc,com-
munit! m:y he met, md no import
ant industry may fail in It's supply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
FOR CoLoRED RED CROSS
Prominent Local Men VIII He Heard
n MaHs-McetlnE al First
Bnptlst Church To-Nixht

An interesting program has boon
planned for tho big Red Cross mass
meeting for colorcd people tonight at
First Baptist Church undcr the aupicos
Of the Colored Branch. Richmond Chap
EnIiTTlI My ISI,C,S SI,TI, IN--f1--
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

tor. American Red Cross. Many white
people will lend tho encouragement OF
their presence to tho meeting in tho big
drive for $4,000 new member, in Rich
mond and vicinity. Short addresses
will be made by Coleman Workman.
Henry Cabcll. j. 4. Iiewin, w. A. Jordan
and others.
The choir Of the First Baptist Church
will render a special musical program.
SOUTHERN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
NAVY DEPARTMENT
ORDERS SPECIAL TEST

On April IL. lie said. tho War De-
partmcnt ordered 1900 Lewis guns TO
the official test was held ION tho
strength of the navy test"
II the War Department had accepted
the original offer and saved time
needed for manufacture. Mr.. Boric said.
i. could have had 10000 moro machine
guns carly in tho war.
The ordnance bureaus business sys-
tom was sharply criticized by Mr..
Scrie.
We ought to have a director Of mu-
ritions.' he said. "a big. broad m inded
man, a holman, not pussyfoot. Until
you do that you'll never get anywhere"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23

aged, Also, on Thursday afternoon. tho
children from ST. Joscphs OrphanaEe
viii have Christmas tree exercises and
an entertainment. as arc given an
nua!ly by the knights of Columbus at
the McGill Catholic Union. The Rich
mord council will entertain TIE sol
dierS. sailors and marines every Sat
urday night at tho home of the union.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-23
WANT ALI. PERSONS TO
JOIN ~ MOVEMENT

Working with AJr l.ttchford arc three
assistant directors T. NJ 'T"tCuIc'u'
civilian I. nabney and NJ. q Thai
Hive committee at campaign headquar-
flt.rs Posi- -ori-r Hul,diuE. and work out
,.fsp,. ,,i,.os ~
80 ;.,, ~ ,,,,,oro,,s anro,1s
alNS RECEIVE" ~ wv ""''''''"" "pP'"'
81 for support has beer prompt and gem
.Icrnus In, mo Nn.ds Of tho movement
1 YSS a,.-,. ,ro h., :
ajoinCd the movement and invested their
-, 60, T., .,;,,;,,,r >,
aj0oHtE /" Heit i'0ic ""'' ia b",i'4"e +"
speedy victory over the German
I haiScr' ,,,, -.
Agencies FOR the distribution CT
.t,rnnr bnya hcnr rl,rcI throughout
49,, ,,,t,,,,,o,s CO., othcr
I business houses arc rapidly coming in
who wish to act as agents for thrift
and war savings siamns may apply TO
-.'' '"-S '''' 'fP'' ~
NAMES MANY A"EN'-E
TO SELL. WAN STAMPS
.,
director lLiehtot" announced yes
I. ,eFuaE MAJ the i"l'oM'ne agents nave
Z "een aulhor'"o" 10 sen 'h'i' stamps
and war SAVINGS stamps:
Thomas = Turt Milton T. Cone S
q Il rrsro ,;rorut,,lL m, cohen Co
iiiow 90, q ~ Itroaddus r. " Hage-
. X "
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
TO TREAT SAMMIES
At REED HOSPITAL
Institution Improvements Made t
Take Care of Draft Army Sick.

Five hundred more I'll or wounded
American "Sammics' from the Ma
tional Army and. possibly, from the
French front. will he accommodated
at the Walter Reed Army Hospital
on Georgia avenue when the sixteen
new wards, now being built. are fin
iShed, said Col Charles r. Mason,
army offior in charge of the hospital.
last evening. Twenty doctors and
fifty nurses will be added to the med
iCal staff to take care Of the increase
in patients.
A rush of general medical and sur
2iCal cases is expected by the hos
pital medical corps when tho nation
wide draft army is called into ser
vice. The expected increase will be
due. it is said, more to changes in
climatic conditions and in methods of
living than to anything else
No cases from the European front
are expected for many months, hos
pital authorities say.
The sixteen new wards are ClasSed
as temporary structures and are in
tended for use during the present
crisis only. The new buildings have
been erected on what is called the
pavilion stylr. That is. they are com
Dlcte in themselves and are practical
ly detached.
Thirty-two patients will he accom-
modated in each ward. With sixteen
new wards and the old capa city of
the hospital of 24O. the total housing
capacity Of the new enlarged struc-
ture will roach $50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
DerrydaLe Table Linen

and now ted
Derrydae Cloths
beautiful quality
5Snch Heavy Beached Mercezd Table Damask
7o-nch Imported Irish Beached Merceed Table Damask
75e
7O-inch Irish Bleached Hafinen Table Damask.
signs
72inch Alllnen Table quality
$3.50
7O-inch Fine AilPure
Roya-secoDd
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
Dead Bureau Worker
Was Civil War Veteran

There died in this city early yes
terday morning a man distinguished
alike for fidelity to his adopted Coun-
try. in time of war. and faithful and
efficient service in time Of peace.
James Gowans. who served valiantly
in the civil war. losing a leg at
Fredericksburg. After his recovery
he entered the Bureau OF Engrav-
ing and Printing, where. for fifty
three years, and to his death. he
performed faithful and efficient serv-
ice.
Mr.. Gowans was a native Of Scot
land, his father having conducted a
large Catholic printing house there
and having been noted for publishing
one of the first Catholic bibles printed
in Scotland. Mr.. Gowans came to
this country as a boy and was
prompt to answer the call to the
colors in the civil war, serving In
the Federal army until a cannon
shot took of his leg in the battle
of Fredericksburg.
Death came to Mr.. Gowans in his
seventy-third year. at his residence
in Mintwood Place. Burial will be
Monday morning from st. Pauls'
Church. A widow, three daughters.
Mrs. Milton E. Allies and the Misses
Margaret and Abigail Gowans, and
three sons. Messrs. James. Frank X.
and Samuel Gowsns, survive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
"RANNEY' AND OTHER WELL KNOWN REFRICERATORS

Remarkable price concessions offered on balance Of
our entire line of sanitary, reliable refrigerators
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29

toner's expectation, and on the other
hand, those who are so exact in their
demands, must likewise be equally
liberal and honest with those DEEPEN
dent upon them Thus we enrich,
undersC0re and intensity our petit
tions. by forgiving. and being to
others az we would want them to
act toward US.
Happy is that soul. who can. I'M
der the mellowlng influence OF divine
grace, forgive the many wrongs ever
and anon. purpoSCly or unthoughtedly
hCaped upon the soul. 1t is far
better to keep the lower self in sub
lection and allow only the higher and
better to be in the ascendency. This
cannot be done alone. Many try IT,
but fail. Hence there is much OF
sin and unhappincs5 in this world.
1t need not be so. Jesus wills IL
otherwise. Hod will help you to for
give your enemies. Try and do as
Jesus did He felt they didn't know
any better. It will he far better for
the one who forgivos. He is always
the one who gains. God help us TO
forgive. Then We will have more
power and reach in prayer.
In your home, dear reader. let your
pIaycr-Ilfe add lustre to its hospital
ty and refining influence. Father.
let the very coming of your presence
before your family be the reflection OF
a life hid with God in Christ Jesus"
Mother loves You; your children be-
liCve you n" the best and greatest
man that they know. Shall they
ever awake to another opinion? God
forbid. Mother. your day Is here.
Take your boys and girls whilst small,
gather them about you, place your
beautiful hand, made so by service,
upon their heads and by name give
them to the dear Lord: and. as you
have forgiven your debtors. your
prayers will be answered, and when
old. and alone in the evening OF life.
father and you sit by the old hearth,
your praises will be lived rather than
sung. as the days go by.
What is true of father and mother
and the home is also true Of all. II
You would Ice a truly useful. con-
struCtiVe. good man or woman, power
full in prayer, righteous in living and
humane in sympathy. forgive and yc
shall be forgiven.
Thus shall you ever prevail in
prayer and hold the respect and es-
tecm Of your fellow mortals, and b"
relieved from the hurts and Jars that
disturb.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
MAKE Mineral
WATER At Home
New Natural Iron Preparation
Makes Homemade Mineral
Water Possible.
Equal to Other Famous Waters

We all know that a good mineral
water IS Of exceptional value at this
time Of the year when the blood is
changing from the thick warm fluid
of winter to the thinning out process
OF the summer time. 1t is at this time
that we are more apt to contract dis
ease. A good natural mineral water
taken at this time will stave off dan
ger from infection. Herein is given a
simple, economical means of making
a high grade mineral water at home.
Get a fifty-cent bottle of Acid Iron
Mineral from your druggist; pour into
four gallons of ordinary drinking
water. Simple. isn't it? And yet 1t
makes a powerful preventive of dis
ca Sc. al the same time pleasing to the
taste.
Your doctor will tell you that iron
is the greatest blood purifier and
strengthened known; Acid Iron Min
eral contains three forms of natural
iron. In addition It contains magnes-
ium. calcium, potassium. and sodium.
medicinal properties of exceptional
value in the effective treatment of in
digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation,
and many ailments arising from a dis
ordered stomach.
No alcohol or other harmful drug is
contained in Acid Iron Mineral. and
1t will not injure or discolor the teeth.
1t creates appetite. increases weight.
aids digestion. tones up the spstem
and restores weak vital organs to nor
NAL. AS a tonic for the whole family
it is exceptional. May be used in
doses of half tesspoonful in a glass Of
Water after meals
To avoid substitution ask for 1t by
name and look for the Aim trade
mark. At all reliable druggists In 5Oc
and 81 sizes.-Adv,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
KILTIE RIVALS KHAKI
ON GOTHAM STREETS
Metropolis at Last Realizes America
Is at War.

New York. July 2S-Not until this last
week has the atmosphere of Gotham
become that Of a city at war. Aero
plane scares and spy panics there
have been to be sure. But these have
affected only a portion Of the popu-
latIon. They have made little i'm
preston on the work-a-d day crowd in
the streets.
But with the calling out OF the
Guard last week. came change.
subtle, but nevertheless marked and
sudden. There before had been khaki
on sidewalk and car. and detaChments
marching through the streets. But 1t
has not fallen on the consciousness of
the public with the solemn weight
felt in the last few days. Now those
grim little groups OF determined look
ing Yong men marching here and
there without music or banners. many
still in citizens clothes for lack of
uniforms. brings home the realization
as never before that the City's youth
is soon to be sacriticing itself in the
trenches. There Is the sudden in
crease of vacancies in office and shop
and club and home circle. There are
good-bys being said everywhere.
There are fearful women haunting the
doors of the somber armOry buildings.
The hour of departure begins to be
near and definite reality.
Another element is a new realiza-
ton of our solidarity with the allied
nations, a realization stronger than
that sisnifiCd by the blending of Brit
ish. French, Russian and Italian BAN
ners with the Stars and Stripes on
our nuhlic buildings This has been
contributed to largely by the stirring
presence of Scotch Highlanders and
members of the Royal Flying Corps.
The Kilties swinging through tho
streets to the skirl of bagpipe have
been the center Of attraction for A
week. The garb OF these Hell Wom-
en- as the Germans call them is a
novel sight to most New Workers..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
Apartment House Refrigerators

Apartment house KetrIgerators
Apartment-house style Re
frigerators; two doors; front
icers; ice capacity, 50 lbs;
white enamel lining. Regular
Iy $I4.95. at S11.75.
Refrigerators; white enamel
lining; ice capacity, 80 lbs.
Regularly 5000, at $500.
Refrigerators; white enamel
lining; ice capacity, ITO lbs.
regularly $3.50. at $500.
Refrigerators; porcelain lined;
ice capacity. lis lbs. Regu-
larly $4I.25. at $34.00.
Refngerators; porcelain lined;
ice capacity. 100 lbs. Regu-
larry 1886, at 80 ~
PaIais ROyaI-Fourth Floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
DEMAND NEUTRAL MONEY.

Copenhagen, July S.-The Frank
furter Zeitung. a copy Of which has
been received here, says the German
toymakers have agreed that on fu-
ture contracts with neutral purchasers
Of their toys they will insist upon
payment in neutral currency. The
decision was arrived at, the newspa-
pers says. in ali attempt to improve
the German exchange rate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29

It's a Patriotic Duty
To eliminate spend ones money wisely and with
intent retain that which bought Merchandise purchased
thoughess only be returned later involves Of
and effort, decreased efficiency and ultimately financial loss
the public we'll as the merchant.
In support of the plan of the Commercial Economy Board
the Council Of National Defense goods will be received by the
Paas Royal for credit exchange that offered
within days from receipt.
This rule does apply merchandise that is sold
strictly nOnreurnabe basis for sanitary other
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
The Herald's Sunday Sermon

The following Sunday sermon was
written especially for The Washington
Herald, by the Rev. Charles e.
Fultz, pastor of the Memorial United
Brethren Church, North Capitol and
r streets northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-07-29
CARPET HASSOCKS,

Small HaSsocks. usually 29c and goo, al Iec
tar shape Ha<sockS. usually 6oc, at ACC.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29
4 LETTER FROM
 CAMP TRAVIS BOYS Camp Travis, Tex,
 Nov. 22, 1917. Dear Editor, and Nevada County

Dear Editor, and Nevada County
 friends,
 I'm away down here in dear old ''Dixieland. " doing the Squads right, '' and am enjoy ing life fine. Am getting plenty of hash and hay" Nothing going on but the rent. and Uncle Sam is paying that. So, we should worry" When say we, l mean Wade Mcclure and l.
 We were drafted from Hugo, Oklahoma, but We have several friends and relatives in and around Prescott, and would ap preciate il very much il you would spare us a small space in your paper for this letter
 We would like very much to hear from just anyone from Ark ansas, whether We know them or not. Will answer all letters we receive.
 Camp Travis has a population of about 65. GOO and growing every day. There are about 20,- O0O neoroeS additional. They will leave for France in about thirty days.
 We have plenty of amuse- ments here. such as motion pie ture shows, boxing matches. wrestling, games of all kinds, furnished free by the Y, NJ. C. A.
 We think the Y. NJ. C. A. the greatest organization connected with the army The " has stood by the Soldirr boys all of the time. The "" tQrusheS plenty of stationery and nice writing desks for the boys, and ex,eaas a e0rdia! invitation 10 all soldiers at all times. oo you can readily see that training camp life isn't So bad after all.
 Believe ne, there sure is a bunch of rough rockies down here. Some of them are just animals going under pIlse as humans
 One can zee anything here from roiier-skates to aetop!anes On. and yes-we had chicken
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29

last Sunday for dinner. It was an old rooster, and believe me, he sure was patriotic old ''cuss. , Some of the boys said he volunteered for service, for he was too old to be drafted, but, nevertheless we had chicken.
 Yes, and blythe way, about fifteen of YOU Arkansas girls write to Wade and 1. for we're awful lonesome.
 Thanking you very much for your space in your paper, we are.
 Yours very truly, Ben r. Marbury ard
 Wade Mcclure, Co D. 35Sth Infantry, N. A.
 Camp Travis, Texas.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29

NuX and Iron Compound Tab lets d valuable remedy for all weak and run down conditions $1.00 per bottle at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29
'IMP0R TANT NOTICE"

It will be most pleasing news to lrea' many people. tasners in particular 10 learn that the large tracts oJ timber cut over land ana mi roved farms owned by the Grove Land and Timber Company are now et.ered for sale on reasonable tefn If pay ment in tracts of 'rty acres and up. This deSirau,e acreage is very large and scattered through out Nevada County and you are no doubt familiar with a portion of it that would be a most deslr- able addition to your present holdings, or to establish a new home. For particulars, write or cal! and see us.
 MOORE AND MARTIN,
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-11-29
MOORE AND MARTIN,
 Prescott, Arkansas.

Large Trial Eottle of Sapo for 85c Sanol E a family rcuelN Saaol IS soi or an absolute guarantee. Re- taemotr | !, says Sa o is 5 al tight. 5a5c anG $l.30 at Hes,eriy arGg g ore
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-04-27
FARMERS DAY TOMORROW
Blacisburg Professors Will Ad-
dress People OH Subjects of
Peculiar Interest Now.

To Tazcwell Farmers and business
Men:
On Saturday, April 28, 1917, ut /
p. M, big farmers meeting will be
held in the court house Mt Tazcwell,
Va. Matters of vital interest to all
farmers will be discussed at meeting.
Mr.. j. r. liutcheson, state spec
ialist in animal husbnndry, will speak
on profitable Methods of Improv-
ing and Feeding Beef Cattle" Mr..
Hutchcson liz man of considerable
experience and is I'm interesting
and instructive speaker. feel sure
he can help US make our beef cattle
more profitable. Come and henr him.
Prof. II. B. lIutcheson, of the state
agricultural college ut BlncksburE.
will speak on the Maintenance of
Soil Fertility" and mnny other rela-
tive things of interest to every Tazc-
well farmer. MIR. llutchcson has
charge of the experiment. conducted
by the state experiment stations in
soil management ana crop improve
mcnt. He is practical man of broad
experience, and nn interesting and
instructive speaker. ! know that all
who come to hear him will feel that
they enjoyed an unusual opportunity
and were we'll repaid for their trip.
1t is possible thu the relation of
the war to the farmer will be taken
up and discussed also.
Remember, the meeting will begin
promptly at l p. m, Saturday, April
28. BE sure to come--rain or shine
bring noighbor ana be on time.
T. II. WALL,
County Agricultural Agent.