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The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
'DRYS' end TESTIMONY,
HOPING TO HURRY BILL
May Attempt to Get Special Rule to
Hasten Vote on Issue.

Leaders of the forces endeavoring to
have the sheppard bill providing prohibi-
tion for the District enacted at the pres
ent session made a strategical move yes
terday designed to thrust the entire blame
for delay squarely upon the shoulders of
the "wets.
At the conclusion of the hearing yes
terday, Representative Barkley, of the
District Committee, who is in charge of
the fight to put the measure through the
House, announced Unexpectedly that no
further testimony would be offered by
the anti-saloon advocates.
Since the hearings are scheduled to go
on until February 21, the opponents of
the measure will have the entire time of
the future sessions for the presentation
of their arguments in opposition.
The impression at the Capitol is that
the .drys" are piQued at the delays which
threaten to stife consideration of the
Sheppard bill at this session and will en-
deavor to secure a special rule from the
Rules Committee, which will bring the
bill ub for immediate consideration in
the HDuse.
Rumor Is Denied.
1t was whispered that a majority of the
Rules Committee were planning a special
meeting to consider such a request but
Representative Harrison, OF Mississippi,
declared last night no meeting had been
called.
Representative Cary, OF Wisconsin,
tried vainly to get Representative Barkley
to admit that such a course was the next
move in the fight of the prohibitionists
'I want to KNOW" said Mr.. Cary, "if you
have not plan on foot to introduce a
resolution taking this bill away from the
District Committee"
Nothing of the sort is now being done"
replied Mr.. Barkley.
e. W. Oyster was the only witness be-
fore the committee yesterday. He pre-
sented petition signed by members of
organized labor favoring the bill He also
read many papers and articles from mag
azines designed to sho& the Individual
members Of organized labor favored pro-
hibition.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
SNEAK THIEVES STEAL
VARIETY OF VALUABLES

Petet larceny tricks Of practically every
sort from the stealing Of si1 pounds OF
butter valued at $40 from the ice chest
OF Mrs Adcock. 1886 sixth street north
west, to the stealing Of family wash
valued at SIS from the line al the home
OF Charles B, spstes. ls44 Third street
northwest, have been reported during the
past twenty-four hours at police head
quarters.
Henry Lockwood, Of Clarendon. Va 70
ports that a safety rasor valued st y was
stolen from his desk In the Washineton
Gas Light Building.
August Schmidt, 400 W street northwest
told the police that he was relieved OF q
horse blanket valued at s. while his horre
and wagon were standing In Louisiana
avenue, near Tenth street yesterday
morning.
Mrs. Van Aulen. 1913 Chaplin street Is
minus a gold breast pin valued at so
While his laundry wagon was standing
at California street and Columbia road
yesterday morning two bundles Of lAun-
cry were stolen from Alexander Crav-
ford. driver of the wagon.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
DECORATED HOMES FOR
INAUGURATION URGED
Committee Gives Hints on Dressing
City in Gala Attire.

The Inaugural Committee yesterday
urged all shingtonians to decorate
their homes with flags during the week
of the inauguration, and sought the CO.
operation of citizens associations and
other civic bodies to this end.
1t Is hoped that every home will dis
play at least one flag over the front door
or from a window. Col Robert ~.
Harper. chairman OF the Inaugural Com
mittee, declared that in this manner citi-
gems can show their love of country and
extend a welcome to all who visit Wash
ington during that period.
The committee desires that flags should
be flung to the breeze from a pole and
not tied in any grotesaue pattern. No
American nag should be used as a cover
ing for lumber, platform or balcony.
When clusters and drapings of colors are
desired, bunting or cloth should be used.
but never the flag the committee states.
1t is further urged that Washingtonians
should not only display their country $
nag during the inauguration, but on all
patriotic holidays, including Flag Day.
First-Aid station.
The Inaugural Committee has received
from James l.: Wilmeth. chief clerk OF
the Treasury Department, permission to
establish a first-aid station in the emer-
gency hospital of the department, pro-
vided the Treasury is not closed March
because of acute war conditions.
A. Leftwich Sinclair, chairman Of the
committee on public comfort, has an
nounced that the listing of homes where
accommodations may be obtained, will be
discontinued February 20.
Mr.. Sinclair appointed the following
Union Station subcommittee on public
comfort for the Inauguration: Joseph s.
Moss, chairman; E. Hilton Jackson. vice
chairman; Thomas Grant, Walter NJ.
Bastian, Robert L. Bains, Walter c.
Balderson, DIR. Lewis ]. Battle, Fred
Beall, Andrew w. Bennett, George H.
Brown. Jos. A. Burkart. Thos. W. Buckley,
John II. Clipper. Clinton r. Colvin, w.
Gordon Crawford. Chas. G. Dougherty,
Daniel W. Edelin,, A. NJ. Fisher, Geo. NJ.
Fischer. John L. Fugitt, Henry c. Gauss,
Mm. B. Hardy, Chester Harrison, Ernest
e. Herren. Harry o. Hine, Anton Karl,
Daniel K. Jackson, ]. Harry Jones, Harold
L. McAllister. C. A. Mccarthy, Whitford
l.. Mcdowell. jr., Alexander K. McRae,
jr., VIM. K. Reynolds Geo. w. Moss,
Guy NJ. Neely, Frederick J. Rice, Chas.
Z. Riordon. C. E. Ruckle, Gus. A.
Schuldt, Percy Schwartz. Dannis c. Shea
Arthur B. shreve. Henry K. Simpson,
Arthur ]. Sinclair, Geo. Spransy, F. c.
Steward. w. NICK. Stowell, Judge Milton
SHuOTu L.
A. Toomey. A Dallas Tucker, Evan H.
Tucker. F. Russell Underwood. John q.
Walker, Chas. E. Vrooman.
This subcommittee on public comfort
stations was named by Mr.. Sinclair:
DR.. William Tindall, chairman; A. r.
McGonegal, vice chairman; Bruce Baird,
Chas. A Baker, Joseph H. Bilbrey. Chas.
W. Clagett. Brooks Cross, Daniel e.
Garges, Albert Harper, ]. Clinton Hiatt,
DR.. A L Howard. Raymond NJ. Hudson,
F. C. Lee, Thos. H. Melton; J. B. Mo
riarty. Edgar F. Nelson, d. VIM. Oyster,
Jas. T. Petty, Asa E. Phillips, w. T.
Reed, H. E. Sprucebank. VIM NJ. Sweet,
VIM. G. warnen, W. L. wiIkerson, How
ell D. Young
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ment printery. No evidence material to
the discovery OF the leak" was develop
ed by yesterdays witnesses.
G. Bowie Chapman. William B. Hibbs.
and John l. Edwards. Washington stock
brokers, were also questioned concerning
rumors in financial circles on December
20 about the peace overtures. Chapman,
Washington manager for Hartman q
Co., was asked II any members Of the
House or Senate were carried as custom
ers on the books of that concern. He
testified that Congressman were among
customers, but he did not recall any Sen
ators.
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college MEN CONVENE
To PROFFER SERVICES
Scientists and Experts Would Assist
Nation in Event of War.

A goodly portion of the brains of the
country will mobilize today at the VIII
lard Hotel at noon to formulate plans
for the establishment of an intercol-
legiate bureau of intelligence, to have its
headquarters at Washington.
College men from every prominent COL
lege and educational institution in the
United States will be represented. The
object is to place at the disposal of the
President and War Department, when the
call is made. men trained in the different
sciences and professions, who are avail
able Immediately.
Dean William Mcclellan, of the whar-
ton School of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, will be spokesman for the group
of highly trained scientific men who will
call on the Secretaries of War and
Navy previous to the meeting at the Will
lard.
All college men residing in the city are
invited to the conference to enroll for
possible service.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
Amendment would Give
Capital $50 More Cops

Washington will be policed by 150
more bluecoats IL the House ac-
cepts amendments offered yester-
day by the Senate. One hundred of
these men will join the Metropoli-
tan force, In accordance with the
request Of the District Commits
sioners that the existing force of
us men be enlarged. The Senate
added the amendment to the Dis
trict bill.
The other fifty policemen will be
on the Capitol force, under the di-
rection of Sergeant-at-Arms Hig-
gins, of the Senate.
The Senate also added tempo
rarily to the District bill an amend
ment to give the members of the
Metropolitan force thirty days
annual sick leave and thirty days
vacation.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10

Most dresses and waists have flat neck
finishes.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
GIRLS! women!
TAKE CASCARETS
If CONSTIPA7ED
They Liven Your Liver and Bowels
and Clear Your
Complexion.
Don't Stay Headachy. Bilious with
Breath Bad and Stomach
Sour.
Iiet a lO-cent box now.

Tonight sure, Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced.
Cascarets will liven your liver and
clean your thirty feet of bowels with
out gripping. You will wake up feeling
grand. Your head will be clear,
breath right. tongue clean, stomach
sweet, eyes bright. step elastic and
complexion rosy-they're wonderful.
Get a 10-cent box now at any drug
store. Mothers can safely give a
whole Cascaret to children any tims
when cross, feverish, bilious, tongue
coated or constipated-they are harm
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
BROOKLAND NDORSES
PROHIBITION MEASURE

The Brookland Citizens Association last
night indorsed the Sheppard prohibition
bill for the District and the Lewis bill
for government ownership Of telephones
in the District
Both resolutions were passed without
dispute, c. v. Burnside introducing the
resolution on the Sheppard bill and Lee
r. Wilson the resolution. of the Lewis
bill. Marvin NJ. Mclean, president Of the
association, presided.
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

saw his victory in my bow, and his
mastery In the trouble of my face,
FOR he began at once to use them,
but in his own smooth, resistless way:
i pray you, my good young friend,
that you will not discourse of things
other than business in your letters.
1t will doubtless please your, friends
to know that you are well, and that
you look forward to getting home to
them Is 1t not so?" As he spoke he
handed me. three sheets OF note paper
and three envelopes. They were all
of the thinnest foreign post, and look
ing at them, then at him, and noticing
his quiet smile, with the sharp, can
Inc teeth lying over the red underIip,
l understood as well as IL he had
spoken that I should be careful what
l wrote, for he would be able to read
it. So I determined to write only for
NAL notes now, but to write fully to
Mr.. Hawkins in secret, and also to
Nina, for to her could write in short
hand, which would puzzle the Count,
II he did see it When 1 had written
my two letters I sat quiet, reading a
book whilst the Count wrote several
notes, referring as he wrote them to
some books on his table. Then he
took up my two and placed them with
his own, and put by his writing ma
terials, after which, the instant the
door had closed behind him, leaned
over and looked at the letters, which
were face down on the table. I felt
no compunction in doing so, for under
the circumstances I felt that I should
protect myself in every way I could
One OF the letters was directed to
Samuel F. Ellington. No. Z, the Cres-
cent, Whitby, another to Herr Lieut.
ner, VarnR; the third was to Coutts &
Co., London. and the fourth to Herren
KlopstocS & BilIreuth, bankers, Buda-
Pesth. The second and fourth were
unsealed. I was just about to look
at them when 1 saw the door-handle
move. l sank back in my seat, having
just had time to replace the letters as
they had been and to resume my book
before the Count, holding still another
letter In his hand, entered the room.
He took UP the letters on the table
and stamped them carefully, and then
turning to me, said:
II trust you will forgive me, but
have much work to do in private this
evening. You VII, l hope, find all
things as you WISH
CTo BE Continued TonorrOw1
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
OF
THE FAMOUS

There Ii a good story OF J. NJ.
Barrie in Douglas sladen's Twenty
Years Of Ny LIE"
Il appears that the talented au-
thor of The Little Minister" hav-
ing promised 10 be present at a din
ner OF the Authors Club, was late,
for which he apoIogized.
He had. he explained. been 20 the
wrong club. He had never been to
the Authors' before. he said, 50 he
ASKED a policeman the way.
pronounced the word. the policeman
thought he meant Arthur's CIu5.
and to Arthur's accordingly Barrie
was directed.
When he got there ne found Il .
vsry grand place. The club porter
looked him UP and down. and said:
The servants entrance 10 round
the corner"
II took The normal courage OF
Scotsman adds Mr. Sladen) to tell
that story; but il was intmitaoly
Lulny. lOlo III o3ATAe DAS@N NSAAS-
General Korniloh. the new Com
r,andsr-in-ChIef OF the Russian
armies, Is a great believer In en-
couraEinE bodily hardness among
the officer caste.
shortly before the war he was
distributing prizes at a gymnasium
class for cadets at Petrosrad. and
took advantage OF the opportunity
TO read the students a lecture re-
Karding the softnsss OF the rising
generation.
why. when was a cadet here"
he said. I'VE made It a rule to gather
on the banks OF the Neva every
morning throughout the Spring.
Summer and Autumn. and swim
three times across the river"
This statement was received In
chilling silence. followed by a burst
of ironic applause when one OF the
students rose in HIS place. and in
puzzled torres SAID:
In nat case. s.r. may { INQUIRE
how you managed about your
clothSs?'
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

solicitor. for there was nothing that
he did not think OF or foresee. For
a man who was never in the country.
and who did not evidently do much in
the way of business. his knowledge
and acumen were wonderful. When
he had satisfied himself on these
points Of which he had spoken, and
had verified all as well as could
by the books available, he suddenly
stood up and said:
Have you written since your first
letter to our griend. Mr.. Peter Haw-
kins, or TO any other:" 1t was with
some bitterness in my heart that I
answered that I had not, that as yet
l had not seen any opportunity OF
sending letters to anybody.
Then write now. my young friend, y
he said. laying a heavy hand on my
shoulder; write to our friend and to
any other; and say, II II will please
YOU. that you shall stay with me until
a month from now. .
DO you wish me to stay so longF'
I asked. for my heart grew cold at
the thought.
'I desire It much: nay. will take
no refusal. When your master. en-
pIoyer, what you will. engaged that
some one should come on his behalf,
it was understood that my needs only
were to be consulted. I have not
stinted. Is 1t not so?"
What could ! do but bow ac-
ceptance? 1t was Mr.. Hawkins
interest, not mine, and had to think
OF him, not myself: and besides. which
Count DTacula was speaking. there
WAS that in his eyes and in his bear
Ing which made me remember that |
was prisoner, and that II ! wished
* I could have no choice. The Count
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
Luncheon Macaroni.

Two cupfuls macaronI. 1 euptui
chopped raw or boiled ham. 2 cup
fuls buttsrmilk. tablespoonfuls
Hour. y cupful grated cheese, y
teaspoonful salt. 4 teaspoOnfuI pep
per.
Cook the macaroni in plenty Of
boiling salted water; drain. pour
cold water through IT. and place in
buttered baking-dish- Put the
ham through the meat-grinder and
heat IN hot frying-pan: add the
-four and the milk little by little.
stir all the while Uill u boils up
thoroughly. Pour the mixture over
the mscSroni and add the cheese.
Bake N = hot oven for fifteen min
utsS
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
A Grave Question.

1 dare not. Ny followers ee-
IHand your death at Eundown. Evsn
] may not croEs them wh.n tb.v
are determined. BsEideE. I have no
messenger that I can trust. II th.v
knew that had Esut such q Tnes-
sage-I Enould DO dsstroysd:"
Is there no one IN all the band
that you can rely on" asked Tom.
No one. You have asked tb.
one impossible thing
Tom fell back gIoomiIy, his fac.
expressing his disappointment.
Would you have me send this
message 1; IT meant esrsnIB d.ath
to mo?" asked the Princess slowly.
No. OF course not" he answered
emphaticaliy. Never mind. lit
doesn't matter. It's all right"
He closed his eyes. She turned
thoughtfully from him and moved
of into the woods.
Gravina-coming in search OF bsr
at that moment-saw her passing
into the dimness Of the thick Ereens-
wood apd followed her.
"Highness," he called softly.
She turned and saw him.
"Wsll?" she asked. frowninE
family.
DO you beErudgs me a moment
OF YOUR time. Am ] SO unworthy in
your sight that you cannot welcome
me with a smils?''
she sighed.
" '.e.coT"d OH v tn 81. 9.
on voula be forever AZ nv heels"
she fnJr:I -r'd YEARLY.
TS he CSBtiBge Ts-AOrPou.
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
INTERESTING
STORIES
Oriental Architecture.

mosques snd other buildings are
now erected In reinforced concrete
IN Egypt and other countries, buc
AdherinE TO the national type OF
AEchitecture as regards the design
OF such structures. Among others
Is the Sultan Hasssn mosque at
carlo, IN which reinforced concrete
enters leargely. Another very hand
some structure Of Oriental type was
recently erected near this city, the
Grand Palace Hotel of HeIiopolis.
II is vast building of four stories.
ana presents a pleasing aspect ow-
ing TO the excellent architectural
design inspired by the prevailing
styles
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
The TelI-TaIe Note.


She new after him. shouting wild
j., but ere she reached the street.
he had disappeared. Then-still
carrying his coat-she returned to
the study.
For an instant, she regarded Cars
lake in some uncertainty. Then.
inspired. she seized the insulated
wires in Che telephone box and
yanked them out.
The connection thus broken. Cars
Isl,e collapsed.
Swiftly, the housekeeper brought
cloths dipped in cold water, and
presently had the satisfaction OF
seeing him revive. 4 minute after
he opened his eyes, he was putting
her aside and rising determinedly.
Did he-Eet away" gasped Cars
lake, with his first breath.
Yes. sir. I tried to stop him, sir,
but he wriggled out OF his coat and
SNHt without it, sir"
US coat? Is that it," gaspea
Carslake
The housekeeper brought It al his
urgent motion.
Yes. sir" she said.
He seized It with eager auEers
ana began to search the pockets.
The diamond was not there. But a
crumpled slip Of paper turned I'D.
Here. at least, was a clue.
carslsIe spread IT out carefully
and read:
'isspper:
Get the Violet Diamond. B-lpr it
to me at Pearl stsudIsh's uunti,r
Lodge in the AdlrondacIs-. Dor't
fail SprDEp .,
He thrust the paper into his own
pocket and Ieaped Up. tossing n.
telephone mans coat to tho hou..-
keeper.
I'm going 10 the Adlropd,ci,,
Immediately" lie said. He hs,
short start Of me. but I'll catch hir7
up. And when I Do
He smiled-not n pleasant sfnIIe-
not friendly smile. either. Wba,
Carslake smiled 81 was the sam. as
when a rattlesnake ratified. II U,s
4 sign that he was about to strilss
Knowing this, the nousekesner
Bhuddered.
Carslake went slowly from the
room.
While Ire was on his way toward
the mountains. in purruit of
sapper and the diamond. Tom CarIs-
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

ton lay bound and helpless, watch
ing the sun move westward.
Already he was placed upon the
improvised altar. though the time
set for his execution nod not yet
come.
Near him, on a couch OF boughs
and leaves, reclined the High
Priestess, her hand and arm bound
tightly to protect her wound.
For some time she had been
watching the reporters face
thoughtfully from beneath lowered
last-es. Now. perceiving that none
of her followers were near, she rose
and advanced to sit near him. muir
murins softly:
Il want to speak TO you, Ameri-
can. Are you awake
Yes" answered Tom. wide
awake"
Listen, then" said the dark wo-
man, gravely. "A little while ago
you saved my life. And the laws
CO my father demand that l pay
this debt-even with my own life,
II need be, II there is anything
that 1 can do for you to make your
life happier between now and sun
set-speak."
Tom smiled and blushed and
shook his head.
No. thanks. You're awfuIIy
good. but-reaIIy-it was nothing,
YOU know. ! mean-zny one would
have done what did for any one!"
Tt was nOthing?" she repeated.
wide-eyed, To save my Iife-ths
life OF your enemy"
lie blushed again.
One doesn't stand by and see a
woman def one can prevent it,"
he replied l'-Taat's what [ meant.
Don't you see:"
The subject bored him. He want
ed to think about Pearl. He wished
she would go away and leave him
in peace. And he sighed with re-
lief as he saw an Arab break
through the encirclinE brush and
come toward them.
The High Priestess turned TO face
her follOwer-the one that had been
left behind to watch PEARLS ruined
cabin.
"Well?" asked the dark woman.
as he saluted. News"
Yes. Most High" responded the
Arab. Pearl standish and tn.
Spider" have both been saved and
taken to the camp Of the forest
cOnstabulary."
"saved?" repeated Tom. l.apinx
up. despite his bondz. saved, did
you say"
The dark woman frOwu.d: tn.
Arab nodded {
Neither one seemed in the l.s,,
injured. It was = mi-acler. sdd.s
the Arab.
Very well Tou are dismissed"
said the Pr.sstest.
The Arab departed. Tom turned
wistfully TO the woman.
II yoz really feel that YOU are
under ooi.gEtlo 20 ne" ne cried
there !s Chance nov, for vor 20
even accounts. Lot Pearl stHndIsh
know at once ti'at I am here"
The Priestsss shook her head
gravely.
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Queen Conserve.

Ripe tomatoes (prsferably Yellow,
two pounds sugar. two oranges, one
lemon.
Skin enough tomatoes to make q
quart when brought to boiling point
and skinned Add the sugar e.A
the pulp OF the oranges and lemon.
In the meantime, cut the orange
and lemon-rinds in thin strips with
the scissors and cook them until ten
der. Add to the tomato mixture and
boil very slowly. stirring often. for
two hours An asbestos mat will
keep IL from burning. When done.
the conserve Is thick. and the strtps
OF rind are transparent Seal In
aman jars
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
APPROVED
RECIPES

Good food properly cooked
goes far toTard inSttring
health and long years. AZ
much depends on the cooking,
hot1erer, as on the food Itself.
The follotoing recipes h0se
been tested and approved by
Good Housekeeping Institute,
conducted by GOOD HOUSE
KEEPING, and are repnb-
tished here by special ar
rangenseHt trith that pu5lico-
ton, the Nations Creates.
Home MG1azine.
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
SYNOPSIS OF STORY

the count and Ands himself Vir-
tunlIy n prisoner. The castle It.
self II n place of mystery with
doors all barred, and no servants
70 be seen. The count Ereets hIn
warmly, but his strange person
ality and odd behavior cause Har-
ker much alarm. In order not to
arOuse suspicion Harker leads the
count TO tell Of his estate and of
the history of his family.
The Washington times., 1917-09-20

Jonathan Hnrker, n London So
licitor's clerk, takes long
journey to Bukowina TO see Count
DrncuIa and arrange for the
transfer OF nm English estate TO
the count. In his diary, kept in
shorthand, he gives the details OF
his strange trip the latter part
hIIed with mysterious and thrill
ing happenings. Upon his arrival
at Castle DrncuIa he is met by
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
Methods of Livelihood.

Benevolent Old GentIeman-What
3B your trader
Beggar-I am a picker.
Old Gentleman-A picker7 What
Is that?
Beggsr-Weu. I'm Juiy ? picks
strawberries, in September 7 picks
ops, and in the WiHter ] picks
eakum
The Washington times., 1917-09-20
The Latest Word on Hats.

THE Winter millinery has will of its own and hats are
larger. The cosetting little turban will still be worn
with tailored suits and for motoring; but with gowns the
brimmed hat somewhat heavier of crown and made
of velvet satin antique will be smart-From Good
Housekeeping