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Child Throws Gas Helmet
Into Tree; Soldier Dies
British Gunner Sacrifices Life to Save Little
Girl in Gas Attack on g.. ~
French Village. ..--~

then stop suddenly without the usual
dull crash.
There goes dud," he said.
'Hullo. here's another comingr'
This one came closer: so close that
he could hear the whine end in a
feeble pop. He was on his legs In
an instant. "Gas-shell!" he exclaim-
ed. Ring up the billets and warn
them. I'll tell the men st the
guns" And In q second he was
climbing the narrow stairway, ad-
justing his respirator as he went
He called to Madame as he ran out
of the house, and heard her answer.
Then he ran into the battery, where
the sentries had already given the
alarm. to see that every man was
aroused
The enemy had chosen that part
Of the town whare the battery was
situated for his display Of frightful-
ness. For half an hour or SO he
poured Q steady stream Of gas-shells
into It, and the fatal cloud hung
motionless In the still night. Then
q faint breeze sprang up, the pre-
cursor OF dawn; the shells stopped
and the poison cloud cleared away.
When all was clear, the officer gave
the word. and the men took on their
respirators. Nobody was Q penny
the worse.
The oficer made his way back to
the cellar. round the entrance Of
which two or three telephonlsts were
standing. endeavoring to haul some
thing through the narrow aperture.
He ran toward them, a sense Of dis
aster gripping his heart, to find that
the burden with which they struggled
was Gunner Wilson. on a stretcher.
rigid and motionless. The medical
orderly who had been leaning over
him stood up abruptly to answer
the officers sharp question.
I'm afraid it's too late. sir, but
wen get him on to the aid post in
case the doctor can do anything. It's
that phosgene, sir. Che of them shells
fell just outside the door here and
he hadn't got hts respirator on"
With a heavy heart the officer de-
scended the stairs into the cellar.
There, crouching on the floor and
badly frightened, but unhurt, was
mask Of Wilson's respirator, securely
tied on with a piece Of telephone
wire. And when morning dawned the
officer. going into the garden for a
breath Of fresh air after the stuff
ness Of his post. saw, high up in~the
branches of the walnut tree, the lit
tie satchel whose loss had cost .
mans life.
"A pity" he muttered- "a thou
sand pities. But no doubt he was
happy enough: that's one thing. He
always loved the child. And in this
game 1t isn't every one who's killed
who has the luck to know exactly
what he accomplishes-what he gets
for his sacrifice"
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Modern Woodmen Of
America.

The annual election OF officers oc-
CURED at the meeting Of West End
Camp Monday evening In Pythian
Temple With N. T. Webb and J. G.
McQuade acting as tellers, the follow
Ing members were chosen to direct
the activities Of the camp during the
twelfth year of its organization:
H. NJ. Gilman, consul; E. NJ. Hun
ter, adviser; c. e. Miller, clerk (re-
elected; Daniel Webster, banker (re-
elected; A e. Farquhar. escort Gre
elected; N. H Darnall, H. A. Fowler
and A. H. Kimball. board Of medical
examiners; H L Curtin. watchman;
Max Rosenthal. SENTRY; Harry Atchi-
son, trustee for three years. DR.. NJ.
H. Darnall. reelected to the board Of
medical examiners. is being continued
In his office, although now In France
with his regiment, the Sixth United
States Engineers. NJ. E. Ward was
reported i'll. Remarks were made by
District Deputy Henry H. Millard.
Consul-elect II. NJ. Gilman, c. z.
Miller, A. E Shoemaker, and Daniel,
Webster. Refreshments consisting of
sandwiches, coffee and cigars, were
served
SOOA sc Jam dPpllCA AOE du-
mission to A. r. Talbot Camp at its
meeting of Thursday evening. NJ. L.
Discus proved to be the lucky man
at the meeting and carried home a
turkey. The clerk reported that DR..
F. e. Duehring Is taking care OF twin
girls who have recently Joined his
family. Ellery F. Belts Is now en-
route to San Antonio, Texas. having
been transferred from the headquar-
ters Of the Ordnance Corps in this
city.
Harrison F. Shaw gave an interest
ing talk OF his experience with a
government nd survey part in the
State Of NeC.aska at the meeting Of
Central Camp. No. l6015. Friday night.
C. s. Shaw was reported as recover
ing from his recent illness. As the
War Department has leased one OF
the large halls in the city in which
the camp had intended to hold a Sc
ries OF dances, the plan has been
abandoned. A smoker. at which will
be served refreshments, was, an
nounced by the entertainment COM
mittee for the next meeting.
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Of the class OF 1slG who n there
awaiting orders TO 30 TO France. Ne
10 neld clerk In the Engineer Corps
Ars- Louise ID. Korn, class Of 1911.
has returned from California.
Mrs. Arthur Keith. class q lsf7,
has returned TO the city after q 30
tourn OF several months IN New Eng
land.
Miss Elfzabeth c. Harris, class Of
1871. has been made chairman OF the
legal aid committee OF the womeu's
Bar Association. She viii be assisted
BY Mrs. Sarah 7. Andrew. Miss Dora
Peik1n. Miss Edna J. sheehy, Miss
Mary o'Toole. Miss Nina I. Thomas
eno Miss Bessie cohep. ali siumDas
of the Washington College Of IAw
Watson p. Newton, Of the clas,
OF 1916, now In the Marine Corps.
he's returned to duty after a furlourh
spent with his parents In this city.
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FRATERNAL NEWS
ooNTINuEp FRoM PAen sIx.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE SIX.
and Charles Limbach. The great sa-
chem presented, on behalf Of the
tribe. certificates of membership to
W. II. King, r. r. Voehl, W. e.
Caywood, c. d. Hebbs and J. B.
Smoot. The souvenir OF the occasion
given to every member present was
handsome leather receipt case.
Upon roll call there were found pres
ent forty-eight past sachems and eight
past great sachems and q visitor
from California. The committee serv-
ed refreshments and cigars.
Rsdwing Tribe No. 80 had the larg-
est gathering Of members since the
visitation Of the great chiefs. visit
ors being present from White Eagle,
Seneca and Logan tribes.
Death has visited the household Of
the great senior sagamor, z. r.
Boyer, his mother having died No
vember 90. at the home Of her daugh-
ter In Alexandria, Va.
Additional, contributions are being
asked from the tribes for the Red
mems Ambulance fund. It has been
decided by the great chiefs of the
great council Of U. s. to place one
ambulance complete IN each canton
ment throughout the United States.
, An entertainment will be given by
Seneca Tribe on January 8 for the
benent Of the fund. at Ioo2 Seventh
street northwest
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Washington College
e., of Law.

Clarence Ellis. of the class Of 1913
has been appointed an army held
clerk and expects TO go TO France
in the near future.
Miss Ruth L Halpenny, class Of
1915. has just returned from a two
months visit In Chicago. She has
received an appointment in the War
Risk Insurance Bureau.
Mrs. Flora Smith Seymour. class
OF 1915. who is now living in Chi
cago, is expected In Washington this
week as a delegate to the National
Council OF Women
Miss Anne Z. Draper, class Of 1905.
has charge Of the annual luncheon.
DecembeH Is, Of the National College
Equal Suffrage League.
Miss Lillian Hansen, class Of 1871.
was married. November q. TO George
Mordaunt Halliburton. They will be
at home after December 10 at f75s
Columbia road.
Miss Mary O"Toole, class Of 1908,
has been placed in nomination for
member of the board of directors Of
the Chamber Of Commerce.
Mrs. Harriet B. Mead, OF the class
of 1918. has returned from New
York. where she has been visiting
her husband. Truman J. Mead. also
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Woodmen Of the World.

Alpha Ce mp, No. 1, held its regu-
lar yearly election last Monday. Capt.
]. w. Thayer and Sow. D. Wolf
very interesting.
Old Glory Camp. No. 3, will meet
Tuesday night. AS this is election
to be present
National Camp, No. II. which meets
in Anacostia on the third 'Wednes-
day in this month, is preparing for
a large meeting.
took place at Oak Camp last We'd
w. G. Stott; adviser, Lieut.. L. B.
assistant clerk, ]. Han; escort, Wag-
watchman, Saunders. Counsel Com
mander Williams passes to the office
Of past consul commander.
The sick committee elected W. G.
Stott chairman; w. Kerns. banker.
sick committee is composed of ten
members elected by the camp. Con-
sui Commander Williams spoke of
some very important factors.
Elm Camp, No. s, met last Thurs
day and held its election. The COM
mittee on halls has not been able to
secure a suitable place of meeting,
but 1t is certain that they will have
one before long. Elm camp is now
holding its meeting at 500 G street
northwest, third floor. All are well
come:
Mount Vernon Camp last Monday
elected the following officers: Sow
ereign, Wise; consul commander
adv. Lieut.. Buie; escort, Grigsby;
banker, Schoneberger; clerk, McKin-
ney; watchman, Sudan; sentry,
Keys, and manager, Baker. Two
candidates were initiated. After ad-
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CONTINUED IRON PAGE FIVE
after short stay in the city, the
guest Of friends
Miss Louise Levine has returned to
her home In the city, after short
stay In New York. the guest Of
relatives.
Miss Florence Nye. of Chevy Chase,
has returned to her home after q
most delightful fortnight spent In
Balwin. Long Island. the house
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. Chaser.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Reizenstein have
returned to their home In New York,
after spending few days with
friends in the city.
Mrs. l. Glaser, of Baldwin. l., l..
Is spending several weeks in the city.
the house guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
]. Kaufman.
Miss B. weinrich, Of Philadelphia.
is spending some time In the city,
the house guest Of relatives.
Mrs. H. Mazo. Of this city. spent a
short time in Baltimore. during the
past week the guest Of relatives.
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PUT STARS IN FLAG
FOR MEN IN SERVICE

Georgetown Tent. No. 6. met
Thursday night. with N. w. Michael
past commander. in the chair. The
attendance was unusually good.
The following officers were elect
ed: Joseph N. Lowe. commander;
George Degenhardt. lieutenant COM
mander: John l. Mech. record keep
er. reelected; N. w. Michael, chap
lain; II. McNee. sergeant; Jas. A.
Dauburn. master at arms: Jas Pet
tus, FIRST master Of the guard; Rob-
ert Lee. second master Of the guard ;
A. c. Degenhardt. sentinel; Elliot.
picket; A. v. Degenhardt, trustee for
three years. with John w. Fletcher,
past commander. The officers will
be installed on the FIRST meeting
night in January.
On motion of R. p. waddy, the
trustees were directed to secure and
display in the hall o service flag,
with seven stars representing the
seven members OF the tent now in
war service.
Speeches were made by d. w
Gall, District deputy supreme COM
mander; Louis Lowe, past COM
mander; Frank J.. wisner. R. p.
Waddy. the commander. and others.
Mr.. Gall spoke feelingly Of the part
We are expected to take In aiding the
soldiers In and near the city. He
said that a few weeks since DR.. l. E.
Sisler. Supreme r. K, had been here
at the request of Secretary Of War
Baker IN conference with representa-
tives Of the other great fraternal or
ganizations to enlist all to help the
department, the churches and other
organizations to safeguard the young
soldiers who are away from home.
Mr.. Gall told Of the many duties Of
members OF this great fraternal or
der among that OF adding to the
strength Of the association to make a
record so that when this war Is over
the history of the Maccabees may be
as meritorious as the struggle OF
Judas Maccabeus In his fight for the
liberation Of his people. Mr.. Gall
was given the closest attention and
the speakers following indorsed the
sentiments expressed by him.
Grand Falls Of Labrador are highest
in the world-2,Oo0 feet. The falls Of
NfaRay "a dr0n I64 faaf
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09
A Simple Way to
Reduce Wrinkles

Remember that wrinkles and
bagginess OF cheek or chin are due
to the muscular tissue losing its
strength and shrinking. The skin
is then too large in area to fit such
tissue smoothly. 1t wrinkles sor
Says.
To remedy this condition, there's
nothing so effective, so Quick-act-
ing. as q simple wash lotion easily
made at home. Just get an ounce
OF pure powdered saXolite at your
druggists. and a half pint Of witch
hazel, mix the two and bsthe your
face in the liquid. This at once
ughtens the skin and solidifies tbs
underlying tissues which, 20
course, smooths out the lines and
draws in the sagRing skin. Il also
stimulates capillary circulation
bringing natural color to fades
cheeks-AdV
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evening. November 90 The delegation
was received and escorted % the Lyric
Music Hall. where q ceremonial was
hcld by Boumi patrol Potentate Estes
was welcomed by, the Potentate Of
Boumi In his usual hearty manner.
During the evening Alnas Temple
patrol furnished q novel drill The
delegation from Warrington returned
home by special train. Az committee
has been appointed to arrange for q
dance to be held at Rauscher's on St
Patrick's night. - 49,
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journment refreshments were served
Consul Commander Wentworth, of
Frazer Camp. No. II. requests the
presence of its members tomorrow
night, as the election of officers
will be held and other matters of
grave importance will come before
the camp.
The Boosters Club will hold the
big meeting the third Wednesday in
this month at Oak Camp.
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Pershing Reports Two
Deaths; l Minor Injury

Two deaths and one minor injury
were reported TO the War Departs
ment last night by Gen. Pershing.
They are:
Antonio BaIeriox, private, infantry,
oleo December ]. the result Of an
accidental explosion q hand
grenade. His mother lives in Italy.
Charles X. Cowden, private. died OF
measles and bronchial pneumonia, De-
cember s. His father: Clarence Cow,
den. lives at Pine Island. MINI.
Fritz Fulks, private, engineers,
was slightly wounded when fighting
near Cambria, November 30. The Of
hcal records list a friend. r. R.
Robertson. at Hoxie, Ark
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CURED HIS RUPTURE

l was badly ruptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope of cure was an opera
ton Trusses did me no good. Finally
and completely cured me. Years have
passed and the rupture has never re-
turned. although 1 am doing hard work
as a carpenter. There was no opera
uon, no lost time, no trouble. have
nothing to sell. but will give full in
formation about how you may find a
complete cure without operation, II you
write to me, Eugene NJ. Pullen. Car
penter. SGD, Marcellus Avenue, Manas-
quan. N. j. Better cut out this notice
and show 1t to any others who are rup-
tnred-you may save a life or at least
worry and danger Of an operation.-
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As q result Of q suggestion from the
American consulate, based upon the
higher prices for maize in the New
York market than In Venezuela, ship
ments Of maize from Venezuela to the
United States have been undertaken
for the first time on record, and al
ready eighty tons have been sent If
present New York prices hold until
the new crop Of maize comes In there
may be large shipments, as the crop
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Capital Secret Order
Drills IN Baltimore

Potentate L. Whiting Estes of Almas
Temple. A. A o. N. NJ. S.. accompa-
MED by 100 mobiles and his famous
patrol under the captaincy Of Charles
d. Shackelford, made a pilgrimage to
Bumi Temple. Baltimore, Saturday
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Ninety bushels Of oats to the acre is
the record made this year by Carl
Erooman, Assistant Secretary Of
Agriculture, on one OF his farms In
Illinois.
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Grand Falls OF Labrador are highest
in the world-2,Ooo feet. The falls of
Niagara drop 164 feet.
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A Real American

e Marx Ivan was steamboat pilot he seahe for gold the
gmmer of the destiny that lay before Then with the opening Of
the great wide West Mark I"ans bomed He had found his
place.
L. The world has asked there an American literature. Marx Twain
the He the heart the Of America his stds
Cling boyhood his splendid old age remained simple as
democratic as the planest Of our oefathers
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Gas Attack Comes.

Suddenly the officer looked up
from his letters. His ear had caught
the whine of a shell in the distance.
It was not coming anywhere near
the battery; he could tell that. He
heard It pass away to the right and
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send this you your set of Mark wai
n based former low paper We kept the price
books because Mark wanted every home own his books
able price, in good binding with fine paper and clear type
food of orders Mark Twain used all the pap that ". ns
fairly reasonable price,
And the low price sale clss.-paper costs too much-eIok
everything that into the making of bookha climbed
heights that we estimate supply last longer
So after December 10, the price on these sets
Get set the low priee-whhe you can.
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His Spirit Cheers ar
Comforts a Tired Worl

In him a tired world finds finds srndcher
But him something there's life kaAr
that Mark has and the
" 81 more than tn of
More than W ee mderh laughter the hosophr For
in
Asia Australia
YOU must have the ~prk of this o all - '
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27
EMPEROR SAVES
STAR FOR LAST
SECRET OF WlLLlAMS UNUlLifNr
NESS TO REMOVE CHANCELLOR
is LET OUT BY A PAPER.

COPENHAGEN. Denmark. Oct. Eth
secret of Emperor Williams unwilhngnc
10 remove Dr Georg MichaeliS AT preSc-
despite the chanccor'~ admitted los r
control of the political situation j.. accor
ing To i'm article in the Lokal Anzeger. Nh
the emperor. like canny baseball ma
agcr. l. saving hi~ best political star
the all important service at the conclu--r
Of peace and thereafter. and i rclucta
~ exhaust h~ stamina IN putting him
now.
Meanwhile Miichaeli~ must hold on r-
der the hammcring a- best Nv can Rudo'
Won Nalentin. the emperor'~ personal re-
rc-cntativc. says the Lokal Anziegcr. mr
toned IN conferences with reichstag lcu
err the names nj persons whose qualifir
tlun~ for the chaucclor~hip w recognizc
hu whom hc believed should be resery,
tor the peace table.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27
Are Supported By
u. S. Artillery In
Association With
French Veterans
(RY ASSOCIATED PRESSl

q FRANCE Troops
the French 'front.' They supported American
artillery artillery the first shot at the Germans at o'clock the
ing OF recent day
shot working Part Of the first shell will
be President Wilson,
instructions
ngent btaIon first contns association with French
artillery association
batteries
adapted themselves
trench conditions the most satisfactory manner
Hmd infantry marched without the knowledge the The
away
has not taken
Sheed the German
of the sending shell for shell
tttented by American
r celebration the first American tortact with the On the
Gay the French fired German battery position and the replied
period others enabling
to get the benefit of actual war conditions
she'll
the trenches the
watched marching driving the sticky muddy
Artillery firing the result the impression
that there considerable activity on the front than there had been
time
and the that
swahed penho
beside
these then infantry rolling kitchens off
The last carriage had aweG the
OF
safely, by4unt passing quickly
essential but the French
Officers they certain the Germans
opposite but that there special activity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27
Sword OF Balboa Is
Owned BY Marines

WASHINGTON. H. I'll. nct. ~. IA
sword, broken and rusty, but with the hilt
intact, said to have been baihcd IN the wa
ago, i among the prized relies Of the
United States marine corps. The weapon
was found in the grip ot dead rcvolu-
tIonary leader by 4 marine during the rebel
uprising IN Nicaragua in 1912. II formerly
rcposcd in y museum al Leon. At that
lime the steel of the sword was IN fairly
good condition and could bc bent double
without breaking, after four centuries IT
use. According to traditions Balboa killed
many natives with u prior to hi~ discovery
Of the Pacific
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27
Food Warehouses OF
Texas Being Warned

HOUSTON. Texas, Oct. 27 Through
Food Administrator Peden Of Texas warn
ing was Issued from here today TO railroad
and warehouse officials Of the state OF
possible impending destruction to be
wrought upon fcod supplies in storage or
transit. Elevators and warehouses were
warned TO take special peracaution against
fires. Railroads are expected to redoubIe
vigilance over transportation of all food
stuffs with particular attention being paid
10 cattle shipments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27
NOW
IN WAR ON
SIDE OF
ALLIES
(By Associated Press. y


RIO JANEIR0. Oct. 27.-The chamber
of deputies Friday by vote OF lag to |
adopted resolution declaring that a state
OF war now exists between Brazil and Ger
many.
President Braz has sanctioned the proc
amatOn saying that war between the two
nations naN exists
Tribunes W .he chamber were filled n
c1pacit, at the session OF the deputies. Tna
vote was received with areal accIamation
The Brazilian senate by unanimous vote
has apprived the proclamation of a state
of var existing with Germany
Brazil is the eighteenth nation TO enter
the field against the Huns
Newspapers say that Brazilian torpedo
boats have been ordered to Bahia to take
possession of the German gunboat EhaT
lying there
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27

ROME. Italy. Oct. 27.--A somi official
statement today say the struggle m the
I~onzo front j. more bitter and that IL
outcome ~ undecided The situation
created bv the power 81 the enemy. the an
nounccmeni says, ~ certainly grave
The statement says headquarters had
taken the necessary measures and that the
Italian troops remember that on ten diff
ferent occasions they defeated the enemy
on hi~ formidable Carson positions and that
he j. unlikely To tread the national soil
long
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-27
SUGAR EXPORT
IS STOPPED
PRIVILEGES
ABUSED, IS
THE CAUSE

On authority of IN order issued bv tho
War Trade Board. Deputy Collector 81
Customs J. \. Malthy has stopped the ex
portation of sugar IN any quantity to the
cept in small quantities. such a. might be
purchased for the individual use Of fam
lily.
The order was ISSUED BY the War Trade
Board because of the alleged abuse Of
privileges IN taking advantage Of the rcgu-
lations permitting the export of a. much
a. twenty five barrels of sugar without cX-
port licenses. The boards order reads:
''Thc Mar Tradr Begged hns -ascerialael
that exporters IN the United State are in
manv eases seeking 10 take advantage Of
the regulation permitting the expectation
of twenty five barrels of sugar or les m
any single shipment without requiring in
dividual license. Ii has been known for
some time that few exporters were doing
this and II was thought that this might be
prevented bv calling the attention of these
exports to the fact that they were making
themselves amenable To the law
"The practice ha~ not been discontinued.
and therefore. unless otherwise ordered by
the board no shipments Of sugar except
those destined to Canada and Newfound
land. will bc allowed 10 leave the country
without specific export license for each
-hinmentr