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The Washington herald., 1917-03-14

dent of the Laymens Interdenomina tional
League and ]. Frank Myers has been
chosen president.
committee representing the Protestant
churches of the city has been appointed
to arrange for community work. 1t is
composed of the following: John W.
Herndon. chairman; Frank T. King, Dr.
George T. Klipstein. J. Frank Myers. H.
L. Ramey. F. w. Ebhardt: S. W. Pitts.
George X. Bender and William Campbell.
In the Corporation Court TODAY a final
decree for divorce on the ground of de-
serdon was given in the suit of Mary
Agnes Wesley from John Wesley, and in
the Circuit Court divorces were granted
In the cases of Florence NJ. Boyd from
George E. Boyd and Eleanor V. q.
Potter from Lawrence J. Potter.
In the Corporation Court in the suit of
c. Keith Carlin and others against B.
w. Pulin and others a decree was en-
tered appointing Walter c. Foster,
special commissioner for report.
In the Corporation Court, Judge L. C..
Barley presiding. Silas Demsey. indicted
for assault. pleaded guilty to assault and
jury brought in a verdict of guilty
and fixed his punishment at eight months
in Jail.
Francis Irving Triplett, % years OLD.
son of Mrs. Olive Brooke Triplett and
the late Irving Everett Triplett. died
shortly after o'clock this morning at
his home near Groveton. Fairfax County
The deceased graduated in law severa;
years-a ago at Georgetown University. In
addition to his mother he is survived
by two brothers. D. B. Triplett.
Spokane. Wash. and G. A. Triplett, Fair
fax County. His funeral will take
place at 2:3O o'clock Friday afternoon
from Christ p E. Church and services
will be conducted by Rev. s. A. Wallis.
of the Episcopal Theological Seminary.
and Rev. E. w. Mellichampe, rector of
Pohick Church.
Benjamin Franklin Costello, 9 years old.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Costello
died this af, ernoon at the Alexandria
Hospital. The body was removed to
his parents home, Accotink, Fairfax
County.
The fourteenth degree of the order was
conferred tonight by Washington Mem
orial Lodge of Perfection. No. I, Scottish
Rite MasonA
Rev. John W. Austin, rector Of All
Saints Church, Chevy Chase, Nd.
preached tonight at the union Lenten
service at Grace P E. Church.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14

My wife suffered from rheumatism
of the joints for many years, and one
time the pain was so severe that she
tainted Her shoulder and arm wero
stiH and very painful and 1t was almost
impossible to get her hand to her bead.
Some one had to comb her hair for her
arm was locked" said Mr.. C. Snyder,
Of Liberty street. Allentown. Pa.
she was In bed for six months, one
leg being drawn up on account Of the
pain and stiffness IN the knee and hip
dition. and had to be lifted from the
bed to the chair.
Lots Of people knew Of her condi-
ton and many have seen her walk with
Q cans, which she had to use to get
about.
sicians all the time, yet was growing
steadily worse. and was very much dis
eouragsd over her condition. About
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
SHIPMENTS OF ANTHRACITE.

Shipments of anthracite in February. as
reported to the anthracite bureau of in
formation at Wilkes Barre. Pa. amount
sed to 5,17S432 tons, as compared with s.
940,725 tons in January of this year and
with 5.e96, ,306 tons in February. 1916 The
decrease as compared with January was
762. .29l tons, and as compared with Feb
ruary, 1916, the decrease was 5l7,s74 tons
the latter being due principally to tho
shortage of labor this year as compared
with last. though about 225ooO tons of it
was due to the fact that in 1916 there
were 25 working days and in 1917 there
were only q.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
Ouch! PAIN! RUB
TRHEUMAT|SM
Stop Suffering! Relief Comes the Mo-
ment You Apply st. Jacobs
OIL"
rheumatism is pain only. "

Not one case in fifty requires internal
treatment Stop drugging! Rub the mis-
cry right away! Apply soothing, pene-
trating st. Jacobs Or directly upon
the tender spot and relief comes in
staLtly. st. Jacobs Oil' conquers pain
1t is harmless Theuma tism lniment which
never disappoints and can not burn the
skin.
Timber up. Stop complaining! Get a
small trial bottle of st. Jacobs Oil" at
any drug store. and in just a moment
you'll be free from rheumatic pain sore
cess and stiffness. Don't suffer: Relief
awaits you. st. Jacobs Or is just as
good for sciatica, neuralgia. lumbago
backache. sprains, and swellings.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
DECLINES TARIFF POST.

Henry Callahan, OF Louisville, KY, has
declined an appointment to the new
Tariff Board. 1t was learned here yester-
day. Mr.. Callahan, when offered the
post, stated he believed he could be of
more aid to the country and to the DEM
ocratic party by remaining a private Cit
izen.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14

this time heard of Dreco. and, having
tried most everything else I'd heard
Of ! decided to try her on it also. After
the pain was not so bad; her jotnts
seemed not to be quite SO stiff and she
was able to handle herself better,
She continued the treatment and
now has thrown her cane away. The
pains and stiffness have about ceased,
and her general condition IL better
than in years, and we never miss n
chance to recommend Dreco."
Dreco 10 q preparation Of the ex.
tracts from roots, herbs, barks and
berries. 1t contains no mercury, potash
nor other harmful mineral. II acts
on the bowels, liver and kidneys and
cleanses-the impurities from the blood,
giving renewed strength and vitality
to the organs.
from any | Sponnsfi Dom Drug Ioe Store: q RnrS Rrsso
Drug Store, In Anacostfa; Aliens Drug
Store In A1exandria.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
Counhy's Candy Bill
Reaches S185, 900. 900

The American people spent s1s5,-
100000 for factory-made confec-
tionery during 1916, or $50 for
every man. woman and child In the
country. according to figures COM
piled by the Census Bureau.
The liking of Americans for
sweetmeats has increased enor-
mously. the bureau says, noting
that sixty-five years ago the per
capita consumption of factory
made candy was but 13 cents.
Sixty-five years ago there were 400
candy factories in the country with
aggregate capital OF $1.0O0,O00 and
total production worth 5000, 900.
Today there are $500 candy fac
tories with aggregate capital Of
$l10,000.0o0 and total production
worth SIS, ,0o0. 600.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
CORRESPONDENTS MEET.

A meeting of the corps of Washington
entitled to admission to
the press galleries OF Congress will be
held in the billiard room of the National
Press Club at noon Saturday Owing to
the call for an extraordinary session of
Congress a new standing committee of
must be elected.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
+ the services. assisted by Bishop Fan
SEEK DATA ON woMEE'S WAGES,

A minimum wage for working women
in the District issa probability.
Just as soon as the Bureau Of Labor
Statistics finishes fits Investigation into
the cost of living In the District II will
start an investigation into wages Of all
working women in the District, and this
information will be used as a basis for
a proposed minimum wage.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
URGE CITY COUNCIL
To retain FOUNTAIN
Alexandra D. A. r. Offer to Maintain
Drinking Fountain.
THE HERALD BUREAU.
r. Z. Knight & Son,



s2l S2 King Street.
Alexandria Va, March IA delega-
tton Of women, members Of Mount Ver-
non Chapter, Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution. tonight appeared. before
joint session Of the city council and
protested against the proposed removal
of the big bronze drinking fountain at
Cameron and Royal streets.
Mrs William ]. Morton addressed the
members saying that the fountain was
= "a for natriotic and humanitarian
reasons by that chapter at a cost of
4 asked that it be allowed to
rr~a in its present location. and that
tne city take care Of 1t, otherwise the
chaDtCr she represented would do so, she
said. There was also a petition pre-
sented. signed by a number of persons,
asEin" that 1t be allowed to remain in
its present location.
'N""cilr'an Bryan's resolution that the
street committee consult the city en-
gineer and see what action can be taken
To put it in sanitary condition was
aGnDted
The sum OF $500 for improving with
bitUminous macadam roadway or re-
surfacing the following streets was adopt
ed: Pitt from King to Prince: ST. Asaph
from Prince to Duke: st. Asaph from
King to Cameron; st. Asaph from King
to Prince: Columbus from King to Prince: {:
Patrick from King to Prince, and Pat
rick from King to Cameron.
The sum of S1.oo0 was also appropri-
sted to resurface Washington street from
Queen to Wythe streets. and 5000 for
resurfacing Washington street from
Wythe to the corporation line on the
north; SIS to resurface Columbus street
from Cameron to Queen streets and $50
for resurfacing Cameron street between
q. Columbus and Washington streets.
Mayor Fisher returned without his ap-
proval the ordinance for the revision and
codihcation Of the city laws. and it was
passed over his veto by a vote to IL
to o.
The sum of $500 was appropriated to
defray the expenses of the committee on
armor plant. Salaries of STRENGTHENING
employees were raised from Is to IS cents
an hour. effective March TO-
A resolution appropriating 5,000 to con-
struct a sewer on Shooters Hill was re-
ferred, as was an ordinance to pay fire
employees their salary when they are
sick
The Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company was granted permission to
make improvements at its plant.
An ordinance granting the Southern
Railway Company permission to lay
spur track to the plant of the Alexan-
dria County Lighting Company was re-
ferred.
The city of Newport News is the second
Virginia city to indorse Alexandria as a
site for the proposed government armor
plant. Yesterday Norfolk indorsed the
claims OF this city. The local committee
expects that a number of other Virginia
cities will also throw their support to
Alexandria in its fight to secure the pro-
posed plant.
The Washington Retail Merchants As
sociation and the board of directors of
the Washington Chamber OF Commerce
also have indorsed Alexandria City for
the plant
James r. Cation has resigned as presi-
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
ARREST ALIEN PROFESSOR

The State Department yesterday or
dered an investigation of the arrest and
detention OF Prof. Ralph Hoyt Thayer. of
Utica. N. Y. by Japanese authorities at
Toxic. The investigation was ordered at
the request of Thayer's relatives.
Thayer was arrested in Toxic for being
found in the wireless zone" according
to cable advices. He Is understood to be
charged with procuring military informa-
tion concerning the Japanese govern
uent.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
BURY MRS. LMLEY.
Funeral Services for Woman Who
Died in Denver Tomorrow.

Funeral services for Mrs. Perte Ander-
son Lilley. wife Of Frederick P Lilley.
and daughter OF the late Justice and Mrs.
Thoms p -lur --E p-g Gied AagCh
4 at De r.oT Co q. Z Id. Hrll q, q 3 New
Hamps .rs avenue noTihWest. totEe F7N5E
afterno n st 10 ~lNSk Iuleuneit ~
be in r ok Greek CclssUeTy. Be- Harry
d. MI cheT, pastor % Metropolitan
Memori-l NJ E Crur-r VIII N---e rf'--'-s
cf the services. assisted by Bishop Fan
Cranston, Rev. James Shera Mo-, ,gomery
and Rev. Hugh Johnston. of Baltimore.
Pallbearers will be Jesse II. Adkins
Charles Arthur Barnard. Andrew b. DU-
vail, Henry r. Cover. William F. Lemon
Stanton C. PeelIe. Walter r. PenneId,
and George E Sullivan.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
STRIKE PREVENTS MEETING.
Army and Navy Union Postpones
Meeting Until March 27.

The street car strike prevented a meet
ing of the Army and Navy Union last
night at F1ynn's Hail.
Most of the members OF the union are
from the hospital corps at the Walter
Reed Hospital and were unable to attend
because the cars stopped running at an
early hour The next meeting will be
held Tuesday evening, March q, at the
same place
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14
Joy Says There's No Joy;
Especially In "Looking Out"

There Is such a thing as Joy but
Charles Joy. So white. don't believe in It,
Ordinarily Joy Is a plasterer out in Cap
itol Heights.
Joy celebrated last night and Police
man Lushbaugh didn't like it.
Result: Joy has no JOY. He is looking
out from a cell at No. 6 station.
The police say he is drunk.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14

Technically speaking. a hairs breadth
is seventeen ten-thousandths of an inch
The Washington herald., 1917-03-14

tinue as they are. some one Will. of neces-
sity. invent a cheap fuel that will send
the oil men on the scrap heap.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
AUTHOR OF LORNA DooNE"

Blackmore is said to have resemoled
Horace Greeley. Several inches over
six feet, with a large beautifully
shaped head. on which his hair tossed
wavingly, ne wore beard shaved
away from his upper lip and chin. so
that it framed his face. which vas as
rosy as a girls. His eyes were full of
twinkling humor and kindness, and
there was alwa,As about him a sense of
the outdOors-of great, calm spaces,
winds and fragrances. He dressed
ca.elessly in loose fitting clothes, TAX
ing trouble TO keep in the fashion.
His voice was low and musical, and
his manners had touch of old world
courtesy and distinction. He was ut
terly sincere. and would never pre-
tend TO agree TO anything because
some one else advocated II. His opin-
ions We're strong and clear, thoroughly
English, thoroughly ioVable; big.
quiet shy man, who loved To tramp
all dae' and he stood by hem I'M
Wavcringly. He was over the moors
or to work over his trees and bushes:
who wrote because he loved writing.
and who was astounded at the fame
and fortune brought to him by his
great book-St. Nicholas.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
COUNTRY CLUB
FEATURE TODAY
WILL BE TENNIS

Today is the day of days for the
women tennis players of the Country
Club.
Beginning promptly at nine thirty
O'Clock the tournament viii be called
and all day long the four tennis courts
will be in action.
put up and, according to the rules OF
the club, the player winning it three
seasons becomes permanent holder. A
similar cup was won Il third time last
season by Miss Ruth Ainsworth, now
Mrs. Charles Strong Witbeck of Los
Angeles. In addition to the new cup
sented after the finals are played Sat
offered, a runner up prize Will be pre-
scented after the finals are played Sat
urday afternoon.
Irving de r. Miller. chairman of the
tennis committee has charge of the
drawing which will not be announced
until tomorrow morning. The mem
bers of the commi:tee include Mrs.
Ernest Lewis. Miss Verde Butler, Mr.
Miller. Roy S. Goodrich and Melville
Fickas.
Those who Will take part in the
tournament today aIe Mrs. Ernest
Lewis, Mrs. GordOn Tweed. Mrs. Win
field Hartranft Mrs. Jack Barber, Mrs.
Ancil Martin, Mrs. Francis r. Rede-
will, Mrs. Harold Bennett, Mrs. Cass
Redewill Mrs r. c. Saufley, Mrs. NJ.
l. Keene, Mrs. Roy Parsons, Mrs.
Warren Macarthur, Miss Verde Butler,
Miss Ellen Conway, Miss Susan Wilde
comb, Miss Myrtle Butler, and Miss
Harriet Hurley
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07

and will win a warm spot in the hearts
of all present.
Mr.. Art Pickett, who is playing on
one of the wings of the minstrel is
there with looks and the delivering OF
the laughable verbal material and will
have the house trembling with laughter
Jessie Boyce, the state auditor, is
the new big addition to the cast. 1t is
ibis first appearance with the lodge
show and he is hit before he even
steps before the footlights. He is play
ing in one of the sketches This sketch
is one of the latest written and is a
continual laugh producer 4.
Young Judge Baker, the most popular
young lawyer about town, is taking
one of the leads with A. r. Cater. II
is one of the fullest comedies that has
ever been played on the stage. This
sketch has made a tremendous hit on
the Orpheum circuit.
Mr.. Charles Heath the enterlocutor,
has natural talents that time and
space forbds telling.
Al Sandige will sing one of the latest
songs. The other Sandige will follow
his kid brother in a dancing act This
gentleman received little or no pub
Hcity. He is also and old timer in the
Elks show. Last year in black face
sketch he was one of the best.
Costumes, music and even the mu
steal instruments that will be used
have been imported. Social, political
and religious life vii be depicted on
the stage. The directors have visited
the islands and have made practical
study Of the people their habits and
their different reforms and have Gre
ated a successful stage comedy.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
FINE HAWAIIAN
MINSTRELSA At
E[KS TONIGHT

b. F. o. T. lodge presents tonight
the Royal Hawaiian Minstrels at the
Elks' theater. 1t will be the first show
of its kind ever staged in the city
Dress rehearsal last night went
through without miscue.
Tickets have had ready sale III the
last two days. A few hundred were
laid aside for the opening performance
and can, be procured at the box office
from O'Clock until curtain time.
Bert Doris the local high school stu
dent and one of the best amateur ac-
tors in these parts, considering his age,
is a member of the cast and Will sing
a SOLO. Mr.. Doris has an exceptional
good voice for a youngster. He has
starred in many high school plays ana
will without a doubt, do likewise in
this play.
A. X. Cater, who for ages has played
in the b. F. O. f. shows, is still in the
leading role as comedian He has many
parts in the program in this evening
show and will be seen at his best. Mr..
Cater shows wonderful ingenuity as
a performer as is agreed by all VINO
have witnessed him in action.
The Prima Donnas Mrs. Matthie and
Mrs. Guy Alsap. with their charming
personalities, will score with their eX-
ceptional voices. Miss Eugena Glass
COX in her famous Hula Hula dance
will certainly create a sensation with
her clever imported costume. Beautiful
beads have been loaned by Mr.. Graves,
a local businessman. She is beauti-
full little girl with a fascinating way
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
CANDIDATES FOR
Y LEADER CLAN
UNDERGO TRIALS

The Leaders Club. which is a divis-
ion OF the Y. NJ. C. A. conducted tests
for new members at the Y. gym yes
terday.
The youngsters were given stiff
trials and it was impossible for the
candidates TO complete the tests yes
terday, so they will be conducted to-
day. The members that tried out for
membership in the club yesterday are
Harry Putney. Wells Hayer, Victor
Norton, Lloyd Trite, Josh. Walter
Tolleson, Howard Watson and Horace
Mckee. There is a big chance for
the above candidates to funk out in
the test.
The present executive members of
the Leaders are: Lloyd Tritle. presi
dent: Josh, secretary and Bob Board
man, director.
All Y. NJ. c. A leaders or candidates
are required to pass the physical test
given below:
Pull up eight times. standing broad
seven feet. running broad jump l2E
IT,. running high jump feet, bar
vault, Az feet. swim 140 yards any
stroke-7 lengths: tow person of equal
weight one length, swim one length
under water. dip Is times, spring board
high jump feet inches. potato race
35 seconds. Dlunging from surface .
feet water bring up II ID. weight.
Every leader must pass perfectly in
ter out of twelve tests. Any leader
missing a test without previous verbal
or written excuse will be given five
dement's for each time missed Ten de-
merits will cause same leader to take
an extra event. or eleven out of twelve
events Twenty dement's VIII cause
leader to take twelve out of twelve
/ tests. Extra dement's will cause said
/ leader to be dropped Medals or but
tons will ne awarded.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
LAUNDRY HAS
RAP ID GROWTH

The growth Of the Economy Wet
Wash Laundry has established a pre-
cedent in business development il
Phoenix.
Starting Is month ago with three
small washers two delivery wagons
and eight employees, the business has
expanded to such an extent that %
persons are now employed. eight wash
ers in use and five auto deliveries nee
essary to care for the collection and
distribution Of parcels.
The. laundry itself has of necessity
been expanded. The latest addition to
the excellent equipment of this modern
establishment was a monster flat work
ironer, the best that money can buy.
In addition to wet wash family
work, the company now does rougkh
dry in which they specialize. They
wash all kinds of clothing and bed
ding, including carpets, pillows, quilts,
blankets and the like at very reason
able p ices and in first class condition.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
RECORD Of COAST
SPORTS COMPILED

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 6.-Wiliam
Unmack, chairman of the records COM
mittee of the Pacific Coast Amateur
Athletic Union branches, has issued
his annual sports record book for the
Pacific coast.
Every branch of athletic activity is
covered and the records are brought
up to January 1917. The issue is pro-
fusely Illustrated with photographs of
the Pacific coast champions in the
different lines of sport.
Among the new features is a COM
plete record of the results of all in
tercollegiate football games played by
Pacific coast state Institutions; all
coast sharpshooting records, both am
ateur and professional and com
plete summary of past ocean yacht
races from this coast TO Honolulu
Pacific northwestern, as well as all
California track, field and swimming
records also nave been added. This
includes the Hawaiian Islands All
the features contained in last year
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
OFFERS WILSON
ITS RESOURCES

At a special meeting of the eXecu-
tive comm ctoe OF the b. F. Good
rich Rubber company in New York
YESTERDAY, called fer the purpose, it
was resolved that the president of this
corporation convey to the United
States Cover, meut a tender of its
resources and energetic cooperation
in any emergency where it may be
made to serve the country. News to
this effect was received by special
wine AT the local branch office late
yesterday afternoon.
The +. +. Goodrich company has
l25 branches located in various parts
of the United States and consider
ably more han twenty thousand en-
piuyes. Probably one of the most
valuable aids to government that the
Goodrich company can furnish IS the
vast amount of road information by
means OF which quick transportation
of loops and supplies by motor
Trucks can he readily planned and
directed.
whe facilities If the p. f. Good
rich company for delivering from
Akron. rubber rrodacts which the
government is likely to require in
case Of war. such as solid truck tires
pneumatic tires anG al kinds Of rub
her clothing blankets air mattresses
pillows, rubber canteens. boots and
shoes arc better than IN any other
city in thi. or foreign country
The Importance of rubber in war
tine was recently very forcibly
broaeht to light by the fact that
Germany imported huge cargoes of
ruhocr on the two trims made bv the
sui marine Deutschland. Germany evil
IDENTIFY considers crude rubber one of
IT'S greatest necessities
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-07
MA|ER's CHARGES
NOT INVESTIGATED
[Republican A. P. Leased wireI

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 6.-The re-
cent statement made by Ed Maer
former owner OF the Vernon club Of
the Pacific Coast baseball league, that
his team was deprived of the cham
piOnship last season owing to alleged
Vaccinations on the part of rival
managers is not expected to result in
any action by league officials. Aside
from characteriZing the charge as un-
founded, no particular notice appears
to have been taken of Maiers state
ment by President Allan Baum or his
associates.
Under the circumstances. it is gem
orally believed that, aside from fur
nishing some momentary winter Cos
sip for the baseball enthusiasts. moth
ing more will be heard of the affair,
at least officially.
On the other hand. that Maier may
make some attempt at organizing a
state baseball league is not considered
put OF the realm of possibility. That
This might, In measure, encroach on
the field OF the present organization
is admitted, but, at the same time. 1t
is pointed out that with the short
time left before the new training
season begins, ii appears unlikely
that the personnel of the teams and
the playing fields can be secured, al
least for this year.