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The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
KNITTING and WIRELESS
VARY WOMEN'S DRILLS
Calisthenics, Sewing and Other Arts
and Athletics for Service School

Hard work was the order of the day
at the National Service School, Conduit
road and the District line, this morning
when the $50 women and girls, includ-
ing g'Washington's society-eIect, answered
reNeille for their third army mess"
Yesterday during the course Of the
drilling period four rockies" tainted
doing the double time" and were taken
to the Red Cross tent where first aid
was administered.
The camp has assumed a military at
mosphere and. though the women are al
lowed period In which to "sIesta," It is
doubtful II many take advantage Of 1t
owing to the many activities being car
rted on by the instructors in Red Cross
work. telegraphy, signalling and drilling
a wireless system is being installed.
and classes have been formed and In
structions In sending code messages
are taught by a skilled wireless teleg-
rapher. Glasses in military calIsthenics,
sewing and knitting, telegraphy and
wireless. elementary hygiene, signal
work and diatetics are all on the sched-
ule Of the days work.
Streets of the vicinity are closed to
any male visitor unless he can convince
the officeress of the day that his pres
ence is absolutely necessary.
The encampment, which began Mon
day. will cover q period Of twenty days
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
ORGANIZED LABOR BACK
OF COUNTRY'S DEMANDS
Leaders Make No Strike" Rule
While Nation Is at War.
l1ecill 20 The vfashinrton HeraId

epec1ai 10 Ihe Washington Herald
iChicago, April H.-FolloWing the patri-
otic declaration Of organised labor that
no demand for a change IN standards
shall be made IN the present national
crisis, or no strikes shah be called until
after Investigation by the labor commit
Tee on national defense, prominent labor
oficials are declaring themselves in favor
OF universal military training and serv-
lee.
James p. Holland. president Of the state
Federation OF Labor Of New York, In a
statement said: The American Fedora
ton OF Labor. through its executive coun-
cil, has strongly endorsed the fundamen-
tAis OF universal military training This
endorsement has been given because there
IL neither class nor caste in the move
nnent: because IL Is broadly democratic;
because 1t Is the antftheses of milItarism;
because II win be valuable for the physi-
cal, mental and moral development Of the
citizens: because II will promote a bet
ter understanding between men and be-
cause Il is not training for aggression,
but q safeguard against oppression. 1t
VIII give the United States a sounder
patriotism. The principle Of equal rights
IN democracy demands universal serv
Ice
The State Federation Of Labor of New
York. in line with the policy OF eonstruc-
tive patriotism formulated by the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. endorses the
movement for universal military train
ing
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
CULLINAN WINS DEBATE
FAVORNG PROHIBITION

William ]. Cullinan. OF the Junior De-
batting Society, arguing the negative side
OF the prohibition question with Francis
J. O'Brien, was awarded the honors at
the fourth prize debate at Georgetown
University Law School last night The
Affirmative side was upheld by Robert
E. J. Whalen and George 7. Shansey,
representing the Senior Debating Society.
The winner Of the debate will compete
In the final prize debate at the school
next month. when he will have as his
opponents the winners OF the three form
er prize debates, Robert NJ McGauley,
John ]. o'Day, jr., and Edward T. Ho-
gan.
The judges of the debate last night
were: Chief Justice ]. Harry Covington.
Justice Ashley NJ. Gould. Representative
John T. Watkins, of Louisiana, DR..
Henry s. Boutell, former United. States
Minister to Switzerland, and Herbert L
Davis. auditor Of the District Of Columbia
Supreme Court
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE
is SEEKING MEMBERS.
Board of Trade Committee Urge. Co
operation at Patriotic Meeting.

Universal military, training, the Home
Defense League and rife teams were the
subjects discussed at a meeting of the
public order committee Of the Board OF
Trade at the Commercial Club yesterday
noon.
A resolution indorsing universal mill
tary training was presented by Brig.
Gen. William e. Harvey and was unani-
mously passed. The resolution will be
presented to the Board of Trade at the
regular meeting on April "a. and promises
70 receive as enthusiastic support as IL
did yesterday.
The purposes and organization Of the
Home Defense League were presented by
District Commissioner Brownlow. A re-
solution was passed recommending SER
vice In the league. Enrolment blanks
were Distributed and a number of mem
bers signed them, others promising to do
so later. Er
Col. NJ. A. Winter. discussed rife teams
and told Of their Importance in the move
ment of preparedness. Judging from the
reception given his remarks. many OF the
business men present will be members
OF rifle clubs within the next few days
Rev. DIR. James Shera Montgomery
made an address on patriotism and citi-
zenship. His remarks were frequently in
terrupted by applause
odell g. Smith is chairman of the
committee on public order and presided
at the meeting
Headed by w. c. Sullivan. a special
committee Of the Chamber Of Commerce
viii meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock in
the rooms OF the chamber and discuss with
Maj. Raymond Pullman ways and means
OF recruiting members OF the Home De-
fense League.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
YOUTH and old Age
IN MATRIMONIAL SUIT
Chauffeur Wife Sues. Citing Fervent
Letters of Widow.

New York. April ia jury IN the su-
prenae Court at Mineola, l. l., will be
asked to say whether Mrs. Luisa 7. De
Navarro. OF No. Isl West Forty-fourth
street. "a years old and wealthy. made
her chauffeur. Raymond Mills, the ''RoyaI
Highness" Of her heart. and by money.
nattery and other wiles alienated his love
from Mrs Carrie Mills, of No. zoe Chi
chester avenue. Jamaica
Mrs. Mills asserts the aged woman did
Just that and she demands $4,000 dam
ages.
rYour Royal Highness," your Royal
Nibs,'' Dear Boy" little Boy" Dear
Raymond" are various terms by which
Mrs. De Navarro addressed her young
chauffeur. according to letters and postal
cards submitted in evidence yesterday
by his wife Once, Il Is alleged, She
wrote: I long for you" The usual sub
scription was Your loving friend"
A striking contrast was made by the
two women in court. Mrs Mills was
young. rosy checked; Mrs. De Navarro,
feeble. required the support of two
friends as she went to a chair beside her
counsel. A. J. Rose. Pallor was on her
wrfnkled face.
Mrs. Mills said she found letters and
postal cards in his trunk.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
POSTAL CLERKS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Washington Postofiice Clerks Union.
Local, No. 14O. National Federation OF
Fostohice Clerks. has elected the follow
ing officers to serve for the ensuing term;
William Warren, president: Charles V,
Hilton. first vice president; r. III, BRYAN,
second vice president; Howard R. Biting
recording secretary; C. d. PindelI, flnan-
clal secretary; George T. Howell, treas
urer; Micheal O'Connor, sergeant-st-
arms; James Ferrier, guide; Roy l.
Grimes Harry D. Sherwood and H. L.
Rabbit, trustees.
Thomas b. Mack, retiring president,
was unanimously given a vote of thanks
and confidence by the members of the
union. Mr.. Mack, during the year of his
incumoency, was instrumental in effect
ing a number of beneficial reforms for
the postal clerks in WASHINGTON. Re-
gret was expressed at his unwillfngness
to serve the organization for another
term.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Went TO GET "STORY,"
WON A HEROPS MEDAL
Italian Journalist Voluntarily Took
Part in Two-score Engagements.

SPECIAL 10 The washington Herald.
Rome, April H-To Achilles Benedetti,
war correspondent Of the Roman Giornals
d1talia, belongs the honor of having won
a war medal though not under arms. The
King. in comforting upon him the Silver
Medal for Valor, wrote that 1t was for
having voluntarily taken part in two
very severe engagements in the hrst line
trenches with = regiment OF infantry dur
ing the actions of Nova Vas and Hudi
Lug" that while the enemy's artillery
fire was raging he melted by his example
and cheering words the soldiers. left lead
erless, to advance, giving n splendid ex-
ample OF courage, coolness and devotion"
The battles in which Benedetti so dis
tinguished himself were on October 10 and
November /. 1sl6 He was in the frst line
trenches getting story when the fierce
artillery attacks Of the Austrians were d.
rected against the soldiers with whom he
was chatting. They were infantry, and
before the Italian artillery could cover
them their officers were killed. Benedetti
at once assumed command and led them
on, thus saving the positions.
Though many journalists have been
decorated for conduct in the field Bene-
detti is the frst to have won a war medal
while on his professional duties.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
LOOK AT CHILD'S
Tongue IF SICK,
CROSS, FEVERISH
When Constipated or Bilious Give
California Syrup
of Figs"

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, 1t is sure sign that your little
ones stomach, liver and bowels need
gentle, thorough cleansing at once
When peevish, cross, Hstless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach ache, sore
throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful OF California Syrup of
Figs" and In a few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food ana
sour bile gently moves out of its little
bowels without gripping. and you have
well. playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children TO
take this harmless fruit Iaxatiye: -
they love its delicious taste, and It al
ways makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a 5o-cent bot
tie of California Syrup Of Figs" which
has directions for babies, children Of ali
ages and for grown-ufN plainly on the
bottle. Beware Of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask TO see that II is made by HCalifor-
MA Fig Syrup Company Refuse any
other kind with contempt-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
ROLL OF HONOR
NAVY ENLIsTMENTs.

NAVY ENLIsTMENTs.
William Henry Reagan.
Ernest Charles Pusey.
Clifton Arthur K0ester.
Frederick WarinE Bell.
David Leroy Hoover.
Clarence Harrison shrout.
william oliver Blakeney.
ARMY APPLICATIONS.
w. A. oven.
John Grimes.
walter Williams.
Jerry e. Powers.
walter E. Newton, West Med
Charles H. Carter. King George
County. Wa.
Robert J. Powell
John 8. Lamana-
Harry w. Emmert.
Patrick Delaney.
r. Van Hnverbeke, Baltimore,
Fred III. Brown.
william II. walker.
Charles z. johnson. CoIlinEtsn,
Md.
Fred Contee, CoIlinEton, ma
samuel w. MedwIek.
Philip Clark.
George Scott.
Edward N. Davis.
Mr.. McGurrin.
Henry T. Marshall, sandy
Springs, Md.
NAVAL RESERVE ENLrsTMENTs.
Edward b. Hayes.
Earl G. ToIIefsen.
George b. Jackson.
James H. Taylor.
Lena VI. Weaver.
Margaret r. Poole.
Edith May Majonnet.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Metcslf.
Ethel Clark.
Emma Il. Deutermann.
David William Lewis.
Mary G. TwOoney.
Chester III. Wood.
Russell +. Lynch.
Walter Tucker.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

a large ffty-cent case from any drug
store and then II anyone should eat
something which doesn't agree with
them; II what they eat lays like lead,
ferments and sours and forms gas.
causes headache, dizziness and nau-
sea; eructations OF acid and undi-
gested food-remember as soon as
Pape's Dfapepsin comes in contact
with the stomach II helps to neutral
ize the excessive acidity, then all the
stomach distress caused by 1t disap-
pears. Its promptness, certainty and
ease in overcoming such stomach dis
orders is revelation to those who
try it--Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
instant Relief! Indigestion; Gas, ~
Upset Stomach-Pape's Diapepsin
Instantly neutralizes excessive acid in stomach. re-
heving dyspepsia, heartburn, distress It's finel

You don't want a slow remedy
when your stomach Is bad--or an un-
certain one-or a harmful one-your
stomach is too valuable; you mustn't
injure II with drastic drugs.
'Pape's Dtapepsin is noted for its
speed in giving relief: its harmless
ness: its certain unfailing action in
regulating sick. sour. gassy stomachs
Its quick relief in indigestion, dyspep-
Eia and gastritis when caused by cid
ity has made IT famous the orld
over
Keep this wonderful stomach sweet
ener in your home-keep it handy-get
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
PAINT SCREEN IN WAR
EXPLAINED BY ARTIST
Disguise of Ships. Cans. and Rosdsta
Scientific Control

Paul Bartlett. veIl-En0vD soulptH,-l
planning camaufage, the disEuisinG ~
impedimenta Of war. az a meeting of
local artists held In the auditorium of
the National School Of Pine and Applie6
Arts. I56 Pennsyivsnia sysnne Dorth-
west last night. related incidents which,
have occurred IN the present war where
varships have been 20 painted By this
method that they proved TO be practically
invisible TO the enemy.
He also explained how c&nDons, .runf.
and other war munitions. and even roads
can be 90 painted as 70 appear either iD-
tensified or diminished In eject, a. the
occasion may demand.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Favorite Fire Horse
In Fatal Accident

Frank is dead, and sorrow prevails
about IRE house No. 1.
Frank. the pet of the FIRE crew, re-
sponded to his last alarm yesterday
morning at O'Clock from box No. 312,
Twenty-second and E streets north
west While turning at Twenty-second
and K streets northwest, Frank slipped
and fell and broke a leg. DR.. Rob
inson was called and decided that the
horse should be shot
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
DISTRICT is SECOND
in NAVY RECRUITING
Capital Keeps Up With Pace in Nation
Wide Enlistments.

Washington again took second place
among American communities in supply
ing its quota OF recruits to the United
States navy. according to the announce
ment Of the Navy Publicity Bureau, at
New York. yesterday.
This city was only surpassed by Nor
folk in Its contribution OF American sea-
men. estimated on the basis of popula-
tion and the number of recruiting offi-
GERS assigned to stations.
The number Of local recruits for the
week was twenty-three There were Sc
lected from ninety-eight applicants
Though Norfolk had only hfteen re-
cruits, It's good record Is made on the
basis OF a smaller population.
Washington has run second on the list
for several weeks past.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
APPEAL TO AUDIENCE
wins NAVY RECRUITS
MsysOwer Seaman Martin and Yeo-
man Jackson on Cayety Stase.

Seaman W. z. A. Martin. Of the o. q
s. Maynower. the Presidents yacht as-
sisted by four feilow-seanen. obtafned
thirty-eight recruits for the navy after
heart-to-heart talk 20 the audiencs ~
the Gayety Theater last night
Chief Yeoman Jackson. IN an addrc<s
70 the audience. urged that every ons cf
the spectators join either the ranks q
the army or the navy. especially II he -
single.
Manager Harry o. Jarboe anDouncsd
that gratifying results had been obtz1ned
from the call for volunteers from ths
stage of the Gayety last week ouf %
the sixteen applications received s9 ehse
time. be said. I'VE have been accsposd
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
REV. MONTGOMERY TO LECTURE

The Rev. James shera Montgomery,
d. D., pastor Of Calvary Methodist Epis-
copal Church, will lecture at the Pet
worth Methodist Episcopal Church,
Grant Circle and New Hampshire av-
enue northwest, tonight, on "One-
sided People"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
DISTRICT HISTORY Is ASKED.

The Brightwood Park CItizens As
sociation for some time has been sd-
vocating having the history Of the
District of Columbia taught in the
public schools, and to have prepared
a textbook for that purpose. William
Mex. Clayton Will appear before the
Board OF Education at its meeting to-
day at 3:3o O'Clock at the Franklin
Building, to urge favorable action.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Tatooed Skirt Saves
Recruit for Marines

St Paul. April r.-Harry croweiI
was a fine specimen Of physical
manhood The examining physi-
clan looked him over with evident
pleasure.
But-Ehblazoned on the manly
bosom OF croweil was a too real
istic reproduction Of September
Morn
crowell was rejected for the
Marine Corps
But he came back
September Morn" wore a skirt
Croweil was accepted.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Now Is the Time to Prepare

May we suggest that you call
your employees together. give them
the benefit of your best judgment
and counsel. urge them to call an
immediate halt on all unnecessary
expenditures. and encourage them to
save?
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
U. S. War Bonds


We offer our facilities. Every
employe in your service can buy a
bond with our assistance. If they
haven't the whole. amount we will
advance the difference.
We Have Two Objects IN View
ID We want to see tn. proposed
$1,000. 600, 900 issue of War Bonds
a tremendous success; (2.) This
bank wants to be the means of
assisting hundreds of people to give
patriotic aid to their government,
and at the same time to save money
which might otherwise be fooHshIy
spent.
If our plan interests you, please
call and discuss it further; or if you
prefer. one of our officers will call
upon you and explain it fully, either
to you Or to your entire force.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

To the Merchants Of Washington
The time has arrived when you
and every one of your employees must
be prudent. We must all conserve
our resources and help in this great
crisis.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

French phonograph for teaching
languages displays printed words and
phrases on q moving reel as the sounds
issue from the horn
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

An Englishman Is the inventor of q
hydraulic brake for automobiles that acts
upon all four wheels OF a car at once.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

Representative of the Civic Improve
ment League, Parent-Teachers' AssocIa-
ton, Alexandria Automobile Club, Tray
eiers' Protective Association, Retail
Merchants Association and Chamber of
Commerce were present.
To promote city gardening the Cham
Der of Commerce has offered prizes of
$50, SO and IS for the best gardens in the
city.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
@=s SzS esss-zzssa~-<..zy
If e DE RAL
NATlONAI BANk !

Southeast Corner Of Fourteenth and G Streets
or<nser. Msnhiy stateae.s sy.sem IN wa.A,xo,
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Lucas
will take place at $3.50 o'clock Wednesday
morning from st. Mary's Catholic
Church, Services will be conducted by
Rev. Louis smet, pastor.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

The election of ayfirst lieutenant fol
Company q. First Virginia Reaiment
win take place next Monday night.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

Eugene B. Taylor will deliver an ad
dress in the parish hall of ST. Paul's +
z. Church at O'Clock tomorrow nigh
on the Ten Commandments Which Go
Gave Moses"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18

Rev. John Lee Allison, d. D., pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Church, and
William c. Campbell. an elder in that
church, are attending the meetings of
the Potomac Presbytery in Washington
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-09

good housekeeping provisions re-
garding the removal of rubbish,
the prohibition of smoking In fac
tories, and a great many other
things. An excellent spractice for
every business house is TO clean
up the premises at the close OF
each days work, thus removing
those things which are most likely
to result in fires. A cleanup
day" is a direct cause for the de-
crease in annual fire loss-not
losing sight, of course. of a good
ly amount of efficiency in putting
out such fires as do occur.
The pity of the whole situation
is that while all of 80 per cent Of
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TAKESPOISON

Swallowing the contents of 4.
quarter-ounce phial of strychnine,
and washing IL down with q sip Of
water from an empty tobacco can,
John Berg, age IS, committed SUI
eide Monday night In the barn at
his sons home. a8S6 So. G street.
The aged mans body was found
lying in the hay NOW later In the
night.
In his pocket was . brief note
Of farewell, written IN the Swed-
fish language. Relatives reported
that Berg had been despondent for
som etims and that he had fire.
quentIy remarked that he had
something In his pocket that
would bring happiness to him
Whenever he wanted IT,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-09

the fire loss Is preventable, no
systematic, nationwide effort has
been made to that effect. Fire
prevention is not a myth-an idea
that can not, with little difficulty,
be maintained. 1t has been dem
onstrated that this is possible of
accomplishment by New York.
Cincinnati. and other EASTERN cit
les, resulting In reduction of
losses by fire from SO to 10 per
cent. The work of bringing
nation to its senses In the aues-
ton of fire waste has given great
impetus as a result of several re-
cent disasters. and particularly
the Triangle fire I'm New York,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-09

We cannot go into their homes
and order the removal of rubbish.
Therefore, the people in their
homes can only be reached by
educational means.
Now for the next step. The
storage, sale and transportation
of combustibles and explosive ma
terials have entered largely into
the affairs of our cities, and suit
able regulations governing these
matters are necessary. The safe
guarding of these needful, but If
uncontrolled destructive articles,
certainly taxes the ingenuity of
our most brilliant men. A fire
prevention code should contain
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tically every building, and espe-
cially private homes, there is
some secluded place such as at
tic or cellar, where filthy rubbish
and discarded articles are stored.
Such places should be cleaned up.
for they form ideal binfires II a
stray spark from a chimney or
furnace should fall amongst them.
In large cities the number of fires
which occur, as result of care
less use of matches, open lights,
cigarettes, and such things, are
enormous, and the acts of care
lessness with these articles are
legion. A careful body of men can
operate powder mill in a frame
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worldwide success.

worldwide success.
The first and indeed, the
the greatest opportunity to
prevent fire is to conduct a cam
paign of education to impress
strongly on each individual in a
community his or her responsible
ity for fire occurring as a re-
suit Of pure, simple carelessness.
The next step of extreme impor-
lance to he taken is to secure ad-
'equate building codes, suitable for
each community, which are not
too radical but which give an ade-
quite and reasonable protection.
In proving that education is
necessary, we may say that in prac-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-10-09
Hands Out Boost
For Camp Lewis

Camp Lewis Is the cleanest
camp, morally, that I have been
connected WITH" Col. M. A. Say
Vile, of the Camp Lewis military
police, told the Pierce County Bar
association Tuesday. at a meeting
of the association in Judge Chap
mans court room. II want the
energetic support of the business
and professional people of the
clay to keep out brothels. gambl-
ing houses. ETC.. SO that 1t may re-
main clean"
The association adopted resolu-
lions pledging themselves individ-
ually and as en- association, to
help the civil and military au-
thorities in the prevention of evils
of this kind.
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ltion Day How to GUARD Against Fire BY Mem WhoKnow

DON'T coal heaters
stone mea all woodwork be
we'll protected metaelad
Objectionable.
DON'T ashes barrels; only metal
DON'T have steam pipes
nammabe materials and don't rubbish behind
radiators steam coils
DON'T hang clothes
n
DON'T permit oose-jonted brackets which
against woodwork
globes IL inflammabe near.
DON'T destroy the insulation flexible electric