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The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
Find the Revenues.

Senator Smith, of Georgia, revives
an ancient argument that has no force
and little logic when he states, as a
reason against salary increases, that
the government can find many per-
sons ready and willing to fill the
places of the Federal employees at
the existing scale.
To continue the same line OF
thought, who doubts that the seats
in the Senate can be filled by many
persons ready and willing to legis-
late for $500 per year, the existing
scale for members of Congress? The
only question is how and what they
would write on the statute books.
Certainly, nobody believes that they
could give the same intelligent con-
sideration, predicated upon years of
experience, that the men who have
given years of study to governmental
problems can offer.
II experience in the House and
Senate increases the value of a men,
Der, by the same token it must in
crease the value of a Federal en-
ploye. For that reason the main OBJ
lection of the senior Senator from
Georgia lacks merit.
No question has ever been raised as
to where the revenues will be found
for the purchase of the Danish West
Indies. In the prolonged debate on
the preparedness program involving
hundreds of millions for battleships,
for which we have an insufficient
number of men to man, it was never
advanced as leading argument that
the country could not find the means
of raising the money.
The issue appears to be pushed for
ward at the present time purely for
the purpose of befogging the main
question-that an 1854 wage schedule
is not adequate for 1917 living condi-
tions.
Those who cite the inability to find
revenues to meet a $4,000, 900 in
crease on the Federal pay rolls that
will go into the pockets and Ultimate
ly the homes of 100000 efficient
workers as an argument against an
increase in salary for government en-
ployes simply emphasizes their lack
OF real arguments.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
THE BOARDING MISTRESS SONG.

II may be he has wandered away from
friends and home, ...r .
The cruel world to contemplate. its stony
paths to roam:
At last he Is returning, foot-sore and
out of luck.
For they all turn up at meal time, they
All turn up at chuck!
She may have been deserted, forsottes
~ and alone -r
And none were there to comfort her. and
none to hear her moan:
Bnk when the loud bell sounded, she
cravsd an egg to suck,
For they an turn up at meal tim hey
al turn up at chuck!
Tssy an may be enveioped in business
and IN toll,
But vher grab the saucepan. the nusty
W7mes 10 boil
They turn from life's endeayors and
honsward nimbly duck.
Fer they allsturn up at meal time they
Al turn UP at chuck!
= SWAN EARDr&1
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
Interesting Chats
From Hotel Lobbies

States attorney. Maclay Hoyne. Of
Chicago. Is the coming man in politics
OF the Middle West, and he will be ripe
presidential timber In 1894, II he con-
tinues to progress as he has during the
past few years" said e. A. Leavitt, q
prominent business man of East st.
Louis, Ill., who is at the New Willard.
Hoyne has done more to clean up Chi
cago than any prosecutor in the history
Of the city. His work is all the more
remarkable because of the fact that he
has been fought on every hand by the
present municipal administration. In the
last election, he was one of the lone
Democrats to survive the cyclone that
hit the party in Chicago. He was elect
ed overwhelmingly" said Mr.. Leavitt
Mayor William Hale Thompson's ad.
ministration as mayor of Chicago has
certainly hurt the Republican party in
that city and the next administration
VIII be Democratic as a result" Mr.
Leavitt declared. His action In closing
up the scity on Sunday cost him thou
sands of friends and supporters and his
handing OF the patronage question has
been characterized by many !. mistakes.
In my opinion, he is through politically
in Illinois"
Harry K. Thaw again in the head
lines recalls to my mind a little Incl
dent OF his dramatic flight from Mattea-
wan, said Elias McQuaid, of Manches-
ter N. d., who was one of the small
army OF journalists that worked on the
case, and who is stopping for few
days at the Raleigh
1T was in the little mountain town of
Gorham, N. H, and Harry was at the
Mount Pleasant House, under the guar
dianship of Sheriff Drew, while his legal
aHalrs We're being Strengthened out
one day Sheriff Drew, Thaw, his Sec
retary, Mr.. Rice, and several friends
went on fishing trip. They followed a
little stream in the heart Of th. woods
and were enjoying the sport to the ut
most, when somehow Thaw got detached
from the party. For three hours they
searched for him without avail. Finally
they drove hastily back to the hotel. or
ganized big searching party and came
back to the woods
with the aid of lanterns they searched
all night long. At nearly daylight. they
came upon Harry sitting on a rock,
drenched to the skin from a rain which
mad been falling since midnight and ut
terly exhausted
He was wrapped in. blankets, given
not drinks and medical attendance and a
couple OF days later was none the worse
for his experience.
The amazing thing, however. was that
he had such a fear of being k,dnapped
and brought back to New York that
when he found himself lost, he sat down
on rock and remained there for over
twelve hours. He was afraid IL he wan
dered about IN search OF the party be
would Unexpectedly come upon a sleutb
from New York and be hustled back To
the asylum"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
TO STOP BAD COUGH
SOOTH DRY, IRRITATED THROAT
WITH PARMINT sYRUP-sAYS
THIS OLD-FASHIONED COUGH
MEDICINE Is THE REsT

We are told that the old-time rem
edies are best and invariably contain
less harmful yet better medicine than
those which are in use today. This be-
ing SO, undoubtedly the following old
will be welcomed by many, as there
seems to be a regular epidemic OF
coughs at the present time. Secure
from your druggist / ounce Parmint
double strength). take this home and
add to 1t a quarter pint of hot water
and ounces of granulated sugar, stir
until dissolved. Take i tablespoonful
four times a day. No more racking
your whole body with a cough. Clogged
nostrils should open, air passages of
your head should clear and your breath
ing become easy. Parmint syrup is
pleasant to take, easy to prepare and
costs little. Every person who has a
stubborn cough or catarrh in any form
should give this prescription Q trial
Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

In the wave of prosperity that has
hit this country since the beginning
of the European war, the universal
effect is better shown by the increase
in advertising, than by any other
factor. The largest volume of ad-
vertising in the history of the United
States was placed during the year
1910, but the consensus of opinion
among business men seems to indi-
cate that the present year will eclipse
the 1910 record by many thousands of
dollars. -.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
Jottings from Jokers

Wealthy Uncle-You are extrayagsnt
sir. These cigars are a lot better than
smoked at your age. Nephew (cooIly)-
They're a lot better than you smoke
now.-Boston Transcript.
Have you heard that a grandson Of
the poet Longfellow is carrying a bod
in a Canadian town. No, Isn't II too
bad to think how difficult 1t is for a man
10 get away from any disgrace like that
even though II was his grandfather who
wrote the poetry"'-Puck.
Naggsby-What would you think IL YOU
got letter containing the most abject
praise of yourself and which ended with
out asking any sort of favor? Wsxssn-
I should think I was asleep and dream
ing.-Farm Life.
A good story Is being told of a repl,
given by a student to a question Sci
in an examination paper: "If twent,
men reap field Ia eight hours" rar
the question, how long will 1t tax.
fifteen men to reap the same field p
The student thought long and carefully
before setting down the answer. sn(
when he handed in his paper this 1.
what the examiner read: THE fielC
having already been reaped by the twent,
men, could not be reaped by the fifteen.
-Tit-Bits.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

A recount has given Thomas J.
Scuily 2o2 votes more than his Re
publican opponent in the Trenton,
N. J., district, who was thought to
have been elected by majority of IL.
Now the House stands 2I6 Demo-
Gratis to zI5 Republicans, with enough
Independent, Progressive and Social
ist votes to control the election. At
the present writing it may be safely
asserted that neither one of the big
parties yearns to control the House.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
The Allies Answer.


That the nations of Europe are
nearer the consummation of peace
agreement than at any time since the
present world conflict began cannot
be denied by anyone who has follow
ed the developments of the past few
weeks. eliminating in the note of the
entente allies,s as laid before Presi-
dent Wilson last night
Germany wants peace. The allies
want peace. The world wants peace.
The terms of an agreement which
will be acceptable to all involved is
the point in dispute. Germany's first
note was devoid of the actual terms
upon which she would cease hostil-
tiles. although there was enough ex-
pressed from which to gain an infer
ence as to Teutonic claims and con-
cessions.
The allies note makes the definite
statement that the objects of the war
and acceptable peace terms will not
be made known in detail until the
hour of actual peace negotiations, but
it carries the direct implication of a
number of concessions which will be
demanded, should negotiations begin.
Vital among the concessions which
the note declares must of necessity
be provided for are:
The restoration of Belgium, of
Servia and of Montenegro, and
the indemnities which are due
them.
The evacuation of the invaded
territories of France, of Russia
and of Rumania, with just repa-
ration.
The reorganization of Europe,
guaranteed by a stable regime
founded upon the respect of ma
tionalities, security of liberty and
economic development and pro-
lection of territorial and maritime
frontiers against unjustihed at
tacks.
The restitution of provinces
wrested from the allies by force
and the liberation of their sub
jects.
The enfranchisement of popu-
lations subject to the rule OF the
Turks.
The expulsion from Europe of
the Ottoman Empire.
That peace, should it become
fact, should be insured upon the
principle of liberty and justice
and upon the inviolable fidelity to
international obligation
The allies announce their determi-
nation to attain these ends and to act
with all their power and to consent
to all the necessary sacrifices to bring
to victorious close a conflict upon
which they believe depends not only
their own safety and prosperity, but
the future of civilization.
This latest note, if it progresses no
farther, at least gives tangible basis
upon which those wishing for peace
may work, and while in very assertive
fashion it declares that peace at this
time is impossible, it echoes just as
distinctly the wish of the entente al
lies for lasting peace and quotes the
major terms upon which negotiations
can be based.
While formally it is an answer to
the note of President Wilson asking
that peace terms be stated in reality,
the answer of the allies is a message
to the entire world showing there is
at least possibility, if not a proba-
bility, of peace in the near future.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

One thing like about mine enemy
He wastes no time on empty hattery.
He never lures me on with frie7dly
smiles
Designed to cover up destructive wiles;
And mid the many angry things he says
About my habits and my weaklins ways
Each shat of his that hits, and MAKES
me sore,
Proves things perhaps, I didn't know
before
(Copyrsht, lGfl
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

In the coming investigation Of
economy in the home, only persons
subsisting on incomes of less than
$1,000 a year will be considered.
Looks like class discrimination to us.
Hetty Green and Russell Sage could
give cards and spades to the average
government employe in economy.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

The faculty OF Western girls
college recently curtailed the publ
cation OF the school paper, the Can
die. A particular issue OF the Candle
was decidedly too hot
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

We don't envy Senior Arrciondo his
new job at all, at all. Holding a dip
lomatic post in Washington strikes
us as being lar superior to any kind
of job that makes personal attend
ance ir Mexico compulsory.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

A cafe in the downtown section
has placed a picture of Robert Man
tell upon its wall. Beneath the pic
Lure a sign reads Nut Bread-Home
Made"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

A Texas paper comes forth with
the statement that a woman rose
from her coffin and halted the funeral.
She may have halted the funeral, but
it is safe to assume that some OF
those present have not halted yet.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
HOW A
BAD COUGH
Was Quickly Stopped by
Our Delicious Vinol.

Crestline, Ohio.-"I contracted I.
hard, chronic cough, and was weak,
nervous and run down. l have a
small family of three, and it was hard
for me to do my work. / took differ
ent medicines without benefit. Finally
I heard about Vinol, and it has re-
stored me to health and strength, my
cough Is all gone and I feel fine
Mra H. H. Carlisle.
Vinol is not palliative like cough
syrups, but it is a constitutional rem
edy for coughs, colds and bronchitis,
which removes the cause and stops
the cough, and the recovery of Mrs.
Carlisle was due to the beef and coo
liver peptones, iron and manganese
peptonates and glyeerophosphates
ELich are contained in Vinol
oDonnelf's Drug Store, so4 st
n. W., and other WashinEton drus
stores that display the ViaoI sign.-Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

A West Virginia publication an
nounces that the next performance at
the opera house in its city will be
East Lynne" with the original cast.
Will they play on crutches or will
rolling chairs lie used by the actors?
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

1t is not so peculiar, after all, that
widow who died recently left a
powder puff to a young man. His
name wss Chauncey.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

A Pennsylvania newspaper an
uounces in glaring headlines that
'The War Is On" 1t will hardly
have to print a retraction of that
statement
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

II it keeps up out in Chicago, there
won't be any policemen left to arrest
their brethren under indictment.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

In addition TO the plant TO be erected
on the Southern Pacific coast to manu-
facture potash from kelp. the Depart
ment Of Agriculture is cooperating with
cement mills and blast furnaces to deter
mine whether the potash now lost war
rants the expense necessary to recover It
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

Villa also would make peace on
his own terms, If given the chance,
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

Out of all the controversy in the Sem
ate over the proposal to indorse the
Presidents note, one fact stands out
clearly: the matter should never have
been brought up in Congress. The Presi-
dents suggestion to the powers was pure
ly an executive act. and in no way i'm
pinged upon the rights or prerogatives
of Congress. When the time comes to
consider a treaty or series of treaties
looking to guarantee against future
wars. the Senate will have its constitu-
tional powers to stand on, but until that
time comes LhoTe is neither reason nor
excuse for Interference with the Presi-
dent in his earnest effort to bring peace
to the world.-Richmond Times-Dispatch.
In the face of a foe determined upon
destructive conquest such disclosures of
weakness, of the positive need of ending
the strife, would be dangerous. 1t Is not
so with Germany at the present moment.
Her enemies disciaim the desire to con-
quer and destroy, they insist only on
reparation for the past and security for
the future. Those are the terms Ger
many must accept II the war is to end,
they are the terms she will accept That
conclusion is justified by the evidence of
her remarkable advance from her former
arrogant assumption OF the right to die
tate terms 10 her present manifested
readiness TO accept terms.-New York
Z1meA 1
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
lNUSEMENTS

Nstional-"PSir and Warmer" an p N
Belasoo-Robert B. Msntel. in Merchant Of
Venice" zlo, and King Lear" $40 p m
keiths-YsuderiIle, 2:l5 and SIS D. m
PoH's-"My Aunt Frum Utah" 2l5 and SIS D. N
Lcurum-Burie~lue and p N
Gsyet-Buriesque. 2B and sis p m
OoGnos-ysndevills, 10 70 lis D. m.
Columbis-Motioa pictures. lo:y a m. TO Il .. N
strsnd-Photoplsys 10 A. n 70 loao 0. N
Gsrden-PhotoplAys, 10 q m TO 100 l. m
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
Today's Events.

Concert. United States Soldiers Home Band
Orchestra. Stanley Hall go p m.
Lecture, "Pythssorss' Law Of Success In Ntorr-
tion." BY Mis- Louise Cuts Powell. Hotel Port
land. .. m
Address, Rev, Dr. william Freedman. before
Washington HEBREW Consresation. Eighth Street
Temple, p m
Advance presentation Of photopIsy adapted from
book The Man Who FORGOT" By james Hay. r-.
National Prex Cub. p. m
Meeting committee of Army and Navy Union
to prepare program for ooserrapce Of anniversary
Of sinking q the Maine. in headqusrterx, D. m
Address Law and Ord1." Andrew Berrnxn.
old Mssunic Temple. p. m
Address. Prom Labrador to Alnskn," l. o.
Armsrns. before Washington Chxpter. American
Institute Of Bsnkinx La street northwest
p m
Adtrea How To Save Fuel" 5. B. Rissg.
before women's Section Of the Navy League. at
Theodoem Bailey Myers Mason House. lee
Trentieth street northwest. 10 D. m.
Address ''Phihppine Folk LORE" Dr.. James A
Roo~tpn. before washinTton storyTensrs' League.
Raleigh. D. n
Exhibition drn. Fort Myer 80 p N
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
ALINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.

rst printing Of an original poem, written sis
for he Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12
MY HELPFUL ENEMY.

BY John Kendrfck Bangs
The Washington herald., 1917-01-12

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The Bossier banner., 1917-05-03
Branch Red Cross Society.

Wednesday afternoon of last week
number of the ladies of Benton met
at the K. of P. Hall and organized
a Red Cross Society, which will be
auxiliary to the Shreveport Chapter.
In the organization that followed
the gathering Mrs. Belle Wise was
made permanent Chairman, and she
and others have since been enthu-
siastically at work in their efforts
to further the work and aims of the
society. Including the men, who are
accepted as inactive members upon
the payment of a dollar, the branch
chapter now has a membership of
about thirty.
These good women will ask for
sewing to do. the materials for which
are expected next week. At four
o'c'ock on Wednesday afternoon of
next week a meeting will be held at
the Methodist Church. at which time
committees for the different duties
of the society will be named. The
worthy aims Of these good women
should be in everv way encouraged
by the residents Of our town.
Those who came out from Shreve.
port to assist in the organization OF
the Benton Chapter were: Mrs. E.
r. Hands. Mrs. Will In~ersoll. Mrs
z. T. Casev. Mrs. R H. Davidson
and Miss Rosina Camilla.
The Bossier banner., 1917-05-03
RETROSPECTIVE
Fifty Years Ago.
From the Banner of May 4, 1ss7-Bellevue.l

From the Banner of May 4, 1s87-Bellevue.
"On Wednesday, the 1st, Mr..
James H. Dobie, Chairman of the
Board of Registrars for Voters in
Bossier Parish, opened his office, in
accordance with the provisions Of
Special Orders No. %, issued from
District Headquarters, Fifth Military
District, New Orleans. Owing to
the nonarrival Of the other members
of the board, Mr.. Dobie has not-up
to the time of our going to press
begun the registration of voters. He
will, however, enter upon his duties
at once, upon the arrival of the other
members Of the board, who are
hourly expected. Mr.. Dobie will
keep his office open in Bellevue for
a few weeks. when he will visit the
various precincts of our parish, in
order to facilitate the registration Of
voters, of which due and timely notice
will be given" [The Carpetbag Of
ficial here referred to was ar
Englishman by nativity. His coming
meant the beginning of the register
ing of the male colored population
of the parish
Under the heading, "May Day in
Bellevue" the Banner said: "The
ladies Of Bellevue and its vicinity,
under the leadership of Mrs. M. T.
Shropshire, the worthy principal
teacher of the schoo. at Bellevue
Academy, gave the public a splendid
ovation on the 1st day Of May. The
ceremonial of the crowning of the
May Queen was beautifully perform
ed, the young ladies acuuitting them
selves with eclat. Prof. Fry &
| Brother added charms to the occa-
sion by discoursing sweet music fror,
the violin and guitar. A splendid
dinner followed, Of which the large
assembly partook with a seeming
relish. At night ball was given by
Prof. Fry & Brother, which without
doubt, surpassed anything of the kind
that ever took place in our village
The first hour. of the ball was piver
exclusively to the students of Prof
Fry & Brother, who have just finished
a course of lessons in dancing. Thei,
dancing was beautiful, and those who
looked on were amply paid for theil
hours exclusion from the floor. We
regret that we have not room for {
more extended notice of this happy
day, in which the ladies forced us tx
forget. for the time, the mournfu
condition Of the country" A larg.
crowd was present on this occasion
many coming from distant points
Older readers of the Banner can te'
you of the pleasures of the gathering
rare in the experiences of thos,
davs
The Bossier banner., 1917-05-03
Ten Years Ago.
From the Banner Of May 2, 1907-Benton. |

From the Banner of May 2, 19o7-Benton.l
"Mr. M. S. Bolinger and family
have just left for Los Angeles, CAL,
where they expect to remain several
weeks"
"Our friend George Mackey re-
ports that he is eating new Irish po-
tatoes." Everybody remembers
George. He was true Irish, all right,
and is said to have made a good
soldier in the cause of the Con-
federacy. Incidentally he was good
gardener, and was "strong" for a
big crop of Irish potatoes. His death
occurred several years ago at the
Soldierss' Home in New Orleans
In several places in the local
columns mention was made of Sc
we're storm. The following report
! was sent in by Mr.. J. B. Wilmington.
then a resident Of Ivan: "Crops
gardens and orchards in this neigh
borhocd suffered much from the ter.
rifle wind, rain and hail storm of last
Saturday night. The storm begar
about seven or 1880 o'clock, ant
came from the west. The hail wa
very heavy, forming in drifts tw'
/ feet deep. | do not know how wild
the storm belt is, but from this plac
The Bossier banner., 1917-05-03
Tom r. Heron Passes Away.

Mr.. Tom R. Heron, native of
Bossier Parish, but who for many
years resided in Shreveport, died at
his home in that city last Thursday
night, aged sixty years. His death
was directly due to stroke Of pa
ralysis, which he suffered about three
years ago, and from which he was
invalided up to the time of his death.
The funeral service was held last
Friday afternoon at the family resi-
dence and the interment followed in
a Shreveport cemetery.
Mr.. Heron was known to many
of the residents of this parish and
by all was liked and highly respected.
He is remembered as kindly and
courteous gentleman, constant in his
employment, devoted to his family
and at all times untiring in his ef-
forts to provide for their comforts.
The deceased leaves one living
brother, Mr.. r. ]. T. Heron, who re-
sides near Collinsburg. He is also
survived by widow, whose maiden
name was Indy Lee Smith, and by
five children-Tcm, Robert, Hodges,
Indy Lee and Fannie Gray. They
have the coincidence of many friends
among the Banners readers.