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The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
PLEADS FOR "TEDDY'S'
OVERSEAS ARMY PLAN
e. E. Knott Says 1t Would Strengthen
Patriotism, in u. S.

Editor The Herald: With all due def
erence. to you. l plead for Col. Roose-
velt's request TO be immediately granted.
Vox popuii, vox Del never so truly ap-
piled as ITO Let Teddy Go to the
Trenches OF Frence Now!"
This vox populi is not confined to this
nation. but almost to the civilized world.
In this country II will take a Zeppelin
raid. battleship sunk by a submarine.
or an assault. upon our shores to bring
out the real spirit, of patriotism. Millions
must see real danger at home, before
they will properly comprehend what 81
600. 100000 Of war grant spells.
Let Teddy go TO France with a regi-
ment OF Uncle Sans soldiers. and 1t will
thrill our own people and the neutrals
OF the world and give courage to the
bleeding allies, particularly noble France.
President Wilson realizes his pleas for
preparedness. His plea. to the central
powers to escape this war was acclaimed
as perfect and just. but did not stimulate
the cause he sought. His message to
Congress, the most wonderful plea ever
proclaimed by any nation. stands today
like a great aeroplane without a flyer.
helpless. unless an army is raised to
make II good
Col Roosevelt came to the White
House and pledged himself to do his part
to make It good. The nation must make
It good. II Col. Roosevelt was not &
former ComrRander-in-Chief OF the
United States army and navy. it might
be an assumption too great over regular
army officers. but he is not alone, our
former President. but former Com
mander-in-Chief of the army and navy
Of the United States and no man will
be petty enough, wearing the uniform
Of Uncle Sam to feel he is over-ranked.
A regiment OF Americans under Col.
Roosevelt would make, every soldier and
sailor Of the allies double his courage
and fighting power; II would make the
soldiers Of the central, powers lose half
Of their lighting grit, and would all OF
this not be worth while?
Let Teddy go. yes a. thousand times, let
him go NOW! ELIJAH E. KNOTT.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
ENLISTMENT SHORTAGE
CONSCRIPTION BOOST
Recruiting by Volunteer System AL
most at Zero Point.

For the first time since the United States
declared war against Germany the army
recruiting stations In washington failed
to get q recruit yesterday.
In the local National Guard, recruiting
was the same. Officers at the L street
armory. where the District National
Guard has its recruiting headquarters. Of
hcials ssdd that not a single enlistment
had gone through in the past three days
and that only few hopelessly ineffec-
tive applicants had presented them
selves
At the Washington Barracks. two men
came TO be sworn in and complete the
process OF becoming soldiers Of the
United States which was; started two
days ago. These enlistments, however,
had been previously noted.
I'VE don't know whether MS the cloudy
weather or just q yellow streak" said
one OF the recruiting officers at WASH
ington Barracks yesterday, but II we
have many more days like today. there
ought to be very little doubt In the minds
OF those who oppose conscription that IT
seems almost necessary II we are to
raise any army. We've held out every
possible induoement to make men volun-
teer, but they can't see it."
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
OWNER WINS RENT SUIT.
Action of Works Bill Affecting sa-
looms Not NOnpayment Excuse.

That the passage of the Works bill
does not release a lessee from payments
Of rent. fixed at a high figure because OF
the use OF a property for saloon pur-
poses" was the opinion handed down yes
terday in the District Supreme Court by
Justice Mccoy, in the case OF Mary A.
Dugan. who brought suit against Jere-
miah Costello, because she alleges that
the latter vacated the premises at eS2
Delaware avenue southwest on orders
from the Excise Board without giving her
due notice.
The court said in referring to the ef-
feet OF the Works law, including the es-
tabIishment of prohibited areas. This
was a probable contingency that any pru-
dent man should have forseen and the
defendant must abide by the conse-
quences."
The court ordered a verdict in favor Of
the plaintiff.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
LOCAL MENTION.

We will deliver your weekly order
Wonder tea 2sc; Perfection blend,
4sc; Wonder coffee. zoe: % lbs. Old
Time flour. s1.5o; oats. 7lkc: wheat
15c; Sweet Wrinkle peas, 12hc;
Regina peaches, lac; red kidney beans,
15c; asparagus. 15c; n. o. molasses,
lSo; pepper. 35c; peanut butter. 1sc:
Crystalline salt, SC. The J. T. D.
Pyles stores
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
sWEDEs CRY FOR FOOD.

The Hague, April 2s.-Anti-government
demonstrations in Sweden are increasing.
1t is stated in dispatches arriving here
today. Disorder was reported in num-
Der of towns. Soldiers have disobeyed
the orders of the war secretary by at
tending socialist meetings, where urgent
demands are made for more food.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
OTHER TEMPERATURES.

TIDE TABLES.
Todky-Low tide SO a. m and IA u m bi-
tide. L o. a m rnd M p m
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
CENTRAL STUDENTS IN PLAY.
"Never say Die, william Collier.
Comedy to Add to Alumni Funds.

Never Say Die" william Golfers
comedy, will be produced by the alumni
Of the Central High School on its school
stage this evening at Sis o'cloclc Pro-
ceeds will go for the benefit OF the Alumni
Associskion's activities funds.
Those IN the case are: Mary Minnix,
Madeline Merlling. Detiow Gates, Tom
II. Chapman. Allen Jones. Mary Jones.
William J. Flood, and Russell HollinEs-
worth. The play has been rehearsed
under the direction OF Tom II. Chapman.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
MARY LOSES PIG AND MONEY.

Margaret Johnson, who lives near st.
Elizabeth's Asylum, wanted a pig. She
had $50 and when a negro. attired in
soldiers uniform. appeared at her door
and said he could secure her a porker
for that sum, she readily gave 1t over.
The pig has: not arrived as yet and
Margaret wants her s2.5o
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
LOCAL TEMPERATUREs

Fer tbs District Of Columbia, Virginia and hary-
lEnd-oywoat Friday; Saturday unsettled. probably
rlin; moderate variable wfndS
The Washington herald., 1917-04-27
HiRhest. ge; lowest. 9

Relative humidity-s a. m. 20; : .. m. q; D.
m, o. Rainfall 70 D. m. 10 p. M. oil. Hours
of sunshine, l3T. Per cent Of possible sunshine O.
ranpsature Hn.s~ dsts last year-HiEhest, g.;
lswest a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

Hornady and Mrs. Willis will be among the speakers.
 The Seminole club met with MT. and sic and games were enjoyed. Mr. Earl Heaton was elected new member. Fruit salad and cake were served to 12 guests.
 A play entitled Rainbow Kimono'' is to be given at the InglenoolS school auditorium Tuesday evening, May IS at o'clock by the seventh grade Camp Fire Girls under the direction of Miss Annie Mays.
 The Rev. L. F Goodwin of Decatur is the guest of friends and will preach at the Methodist church this morning and at the Presbyterian church at the evening service.
 MT. J. c. Nowlin left this week for the west. He will be gone several months.
 MT. and Mrs R. J. McAllister and little son have returned to their home in Toomsuba after visit with rela- tives.
 Mrs. A. Frey and children, Mrs. L. Higgins, Miss Ethel Henderson, Mir ! Walter Avera. are home after pleas ure trip to New Orleans.
 Mrs. Chester Lynch and Mrs. w. Aylor have returned to their home in Nashville after pleasant stay with Mrs. G. Van lear.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Bainbridge have named their little daughter Jeanette Elizabeth Bainbridge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

were given the seniors as favors. At late hour an ice course was served.
 A pretty birthday party was given when Mrs. A. Gavin entertained for her little son, Leonard, in honor of his fifth birthday. Juvenile games were enjoyed and in the donkey contest" Jenese Craig was awarded the prize, a box of candy. Late in the afternoon the little folk were invited into the dining room. where a table of dainties, centered with a large birthday cake bearing the five red. white and blue candles. awaited them. Mrs. J. Barnes, Mrs J. H. Craig and Mrs. Kittie Buck ner assisted in serving 25 guests.
 MT. and Mrs J. B. Johnson were hosts Friday evening when they enter tained their Sunday school classes. Music was enjoyed throughout the eve ming In Biblical contest much in terest was shown. Punch was served from a prettily appointed table by Miss Ethel Strickland. At late hour an ice course was served The hostess was assisted by Mrs. J. l.. Anderson and Mrs. William Barton.
 Miss Lille Hinds of Decatur Is the guest of Mrs C. L. Mills.
 Everybody is invited to attend the health meeting at the County High school on the evening of May IA at 8 o'clock. Dr. George Randall, John l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
PRATT CITY

| A surprise party was given to the l soldiers encamped on Balsam avenue by Mrs. C. T, Smiths Sunday school class of the Methodist Episcopal church. south. The evening was spent in games and an interesting talk made
 by Rev. W. O. Horton. Later the guests were invited into the dining room of the camp and enjoyed a delightful lunch prepared by the class. The class | was chaperoned by MT. and Mrs c. F. Smith. Rev. and Mrs. w. O. Horton, Mrs Henry Mills and Mrs. George Don aldson.
 Mrs J. M, Darlington. Mrs. A. H. Daniel, Mrs. w. o. Horton and Miss Elizabeth Walker were hostesses Fri day afternoon to the Women's Literary club at the homse of Mrs. J. N Gar | lington
 | Miss Elizabeth Walker was leader for the afternoon. Response to roll call were from Southern Writers" I A paper on 'Tndustrial Conditions During the Civil War" was read by Mrs. w. D. Shumate. Mrs. George Don aldson read paper on Mountain | People as Laborers. Mrs Alfred Car raway and Mrs. W. W. Wharton sang solos. after which the club sang Ala bama" and America" A salad and ice course was served.
 Mrs. s. L. Baty was hostess to the Wednesday afternoon Crochet club last week. After very pleasant after noon the hostess served strawberries and cake. Among those present were Mrs. A. J. Monfee. Mrs. J. D. Wood, Mrs. B. F. Phillips Mrs. C. w. Over street, Mrs. Roy Custard. Mrs. D. Flu gene Cook. Mrs. J. w. Dunbar, Mrs. William Jenkins. Mrs. C. D. Comstock and Mrs. 8. L. Baty. The club decided
 to have only one meeting month dur ing the summer.
 | The Needlcraft club met with Mrs. Frank Bryner Wednesday afternoon. Those present were, Mrs N. S. Crocker, Mrs. Arthur Powell Mrs. John Jack l son. Mrs. J. D. Folmar. Mrs. w H.
 Bates. Mrs. w. A: Hall. Mrs Ben Hold ridge and Mrs Frank Bryner. Mrs. John McMichael was hostess to the Altar society of St. Catherine church at her home on North High lands. After business session an ice course was served to Mrs. w. F. Han nigan. Mrs. John Carlin. Mrs. John Brslin Mrs. James Burdiss. Mrs. Rob- ert Fox, ST. Mrs. Cecil Granger, Mrs. F. T. Hannigan Mrs. Hugh Lynch, Mrs. 1 John Meagher, Mrs Thomas Mcclure, Mrs. w o. McArdle. Mrs Frank Me- Ginty, Mrs. Hugh OBrien. Mrs. M. J.. Shevlin, Mrs. Hugh Valely, Mrs. Thomas Clerk. Mrs W. M Stack, Mrs John McMichael Miss Nell Hannigan. Miss Loretta Travis and Mrs. Mary Logan of Ensley and Rev. Father Ma I lone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

was served to Miss Martha Christian. Miss Celia Bllard, Miss Lora Faulkner. Miss Clara Denny, Mss Helen Cox, Miss Hattie Barclay, Miss Carrie Smith. Miss Margaret Denson. Miss Wilma Gillespie, Miss Pauline Denson. Mrs. Claude Christie. Mrs Walter c. Schuster. Mrs. Walter Hall. Mrs. c. B. Shanemsn and Mrs. Charles W. Hall.
 Miss Marjorie Nelson was hostess to the members of tho Kil-Kare club Thurs day evening at the home of Mrs. w. w. McGowan. The evening was spent in playing progressive rook," Miss Bessie Vie Banks and Mir John Ballard making the highest score. The guests were Miss Miss Mamie Williams, Miss Mattie Bal lard, Miss Bessie Vie Banks, Miss Redd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
EAST LAKE

tea was given by Mrs. J. M Shell burne at her home on Thursday aft ernoon complimenting the brides-elect. Miss Mary Motion and Miss Haywood Motion. Receiveing at the door were Mrs H. IT. Hibbs. Mrs. Sumpter, Leo
 Jr. and Mrs. J. c. Dawson, In the receiving line were Mrs. l. M She'll burne, Miss Mary Motion. Miss Haywood Motion and Miss Annie Motion. Miss Marie Bost and Mrs. T. R. Eagles ush- cred the guests Into the dining room. where a pink and white color motif was used on the attractive table from which tea was poured by Mrs. F. P. Burns and Miss Mamie Hiden. assist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

Miss Marjorie Nelson. Miss Ruby Morton. Mrs L. Bolin. Mir. John Ballard, Mir Livsey, Mir Norris. Mr. Leech. Mir Rich ard Watson, Mir. Holloway and MT. Win burn Fullerton.
 The Wesley class of the First Methodist church of Woodlawn entertained Thurs- day afternoon at a social at the home of Mrs E. J. Dawson The hostesses for tn aefternoou were Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. J. T. McCarty, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. J J. Meyers. An interesting musical and literary programme was enjoyed during the afternoon, after which salad course was served. Those present were: Mrs T. c. Malley, Mrs. Robert Echols. Mrs
 (Continued on PnEe EiEht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
INGLENOOK

"A most delightful party was given Friday evening by Miss Gladys Green, assisted by the junior class of the County High school. They entertained the faculty and seniors at the home of MT. and Mrs. R. L. Green. Punch was served from cozy nook by Miss Clara Parrish and Miss Haigler. Miniature diplomas and a spray of sweet pea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
WOODLAWN

Miss LaTrieve Hall delightfully enter tained the members of the Delta Kappa Omega club on Monday afternoon, In honor of Miss Martha Christian of New Haven, Ky The game played was 800, at the conclusion of which a salad course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29

association will hold a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. J. M. Dill. Jr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Minter will be joint hostesses Wednes- day at the annual Shakespeare re- ception.
The Robesonian., 1917-12-13
SUGGESTIONS
FOR MOTHER

Shoes
Coats
Coat Suits
Sweaters
Blankets
Gloves
Hose
Handkerchief
Art Squares
Silk Waist
Separate Skirte
Rags
STAMPED Goods
Nec&wear
Chinawear
Bath Robes
Towel Sets
Knitting Needles
Umbrellas
The Robesonian., 1917-12-13
SUGGESTIONS
FOR FATHER

SUGGESTIONS
FOR FATHER
Silk Shirts
Stetson Hat
Silk Ties
Sweater
Suit of Clothes
Steamer Trunk
Silk or Linen Handkerchief
Suit Case
Silk or Lisle Sox
Shoes
Scarf Pins
Neck Tie Clasp
Leather Meek Tie Case
Box Silver Brand Collars
Crementz Collar Button
Leather Collar Bag
Dress Gloves
Auto Gauntlets
Heavy Outdoor Gloves
Woolen Gloves
Over Caters
Leather Belt
Box Hose
Overcoat
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15
A Forward Step

The Senate of United States did a good days work when it so amended the rules as to prevent an organized filibuster. If the step taken is not sufficient, it is to be hoped that some way will be found to make it impossible for a single member to hold up legislation by verbal marathon. It is form of absolutism that has no place in a scheme of gov ernment founded on the will of the people.
 There have been numerous instances under the old rules where the will of the upper branch of Congress has been de feated by the ability of one man to stand up hour after hour and give voice to meaningless noth- ings in order that small but ob
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15

stinate minority should :. have it's way while the majority sat help lessly by and watched the hands ot the clock slowly approach the hour when the season should ex pire by limitation.
 There is no reason why any parliamentary body should not, by a two-thirds vote, limit dis cussion and dispose of the busi- ness before it.
 The recent filibuster in the Senate was so inexcusable as to make cloture advocates of ma tors who a week ago would have voted against such change in the rules. The matter before the Senate had been thoroughly threshed out; it was a matter of Americanism, and it was known that the vote to uphold President Wilson would be overwhelming. Yet an insignificant minority, taking advantage of a rule 100 years old, prevented an expres. sion by the upper house and in iured the American cause by sending abroad the impression that the United States is divided on the question of enfof cing the rights of the nation.
 There are several rules and customs adhered to by our legis lative bodies, state and national, that should be relegated to the scrap heap. Precedent" and
 courtesy" are sometimes obsta- cles in the way of ends to be de sired. We believe in precedent and courtesy up to certain point. If the precedent is a good one, we are strong for precedent; if courtesy doesn't handicap committee by placing on it some one who in not fitted for the work in hand, or result in vicious leg islation. then we are advocates of courtesy. But if the precedent is a bad one it were better to forget it, if courtesy is to be the deciding factor in the considera- tion of bill, regardless of merit. it were better to ignore it.
 Our lawmaking organizations should not be weighted down with antiquated rules, precedents and courtesies to the extent of putting bad laws on our statute books or keeping good ones off, and the sooner we rid ourselves of them the better.- Commercial Appeal.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15
German "SWindler" had
 Radio Outfit

New York.-Instead of being a machine for making counter felt paper currency. an appara- tus which Max Wex, a German, was alleged to have swindied his countrymen in various cities, was declared by the police today to be complete portable wire less outfit, capable of receiving messages all the way from Der. lin"
 Government wireless experts
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15
German army.

German army.
 Frank Sternberg of this city, told the police Wex assured him he had been sent out by the Ger man 2 vernment on a mission to entangle the currency in this country so that there would be more paper money in circulation than there was gold to secure it.
 Sternberg said he put S1 ,000 bill into Wex's machine and re. ceived a sealed metal box which he was told contained 10 bills of the same denomination. When he opened the box next day he found nothing but tissue paper.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15

valued the apparatus at not less than $500.
 Wex had when arrested code papers and letters he had re ceived through the office of the German counsul in this city. All were in duplicate. One paper showed a draft for 12,000 on the Deutsches Imperial bank, Berlin. The prisoner said there were re- mittances from wealthy relatives in Germany. He said he is a graduate from Berlin University and denied he had been in the
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15

The resolution charges the sena- tors "blocked and strangled the power of the president to defend and protect the United States" and that the public spirit of true Americanism looks upon these senators as tainted with treason, and that the., should be
 rebuked and condemned" :"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15
Senators are Rebuked

Fort Smith, March 1.-The 12 United States senators who prevented the plan of President Wilson for arming ships are wig orously condemned in resolu- tion adopted by the Thomas Will Hams Post No. ?, c. A. R. today
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15

MULES AND HORSES FOR SALE
 We have a mum Der of good mules and horses for sale. See us before you buy.
 29 If. Nichols &Hutson.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-15
For Sale

1 have several sable and collie pups, natural heelers, none bet ter. Delivered S5.00 each. Apply to Mrs. Galleher, Ht. 4 Hazen Ark. 44-ltp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-09
SH RIFFS SALE.

by virtue of a certain Order If Sale issued
by the Clerk If the District Court of Tarrnnt
County. on the 18th day of April. 1917. in n
certain cause wherein Troy Laundry Machin-
cry Co. Ltd. is plaintiff. and Seth ~Infnntry
Laundry Go. Inc. j. defendant. in favor ~
the said plaintiff for the sum Of One Thousand
Four Hundred Eighty-foGr and 100
txf.4SlOT) Dollars. with interest thereon nj
the rate Of q per ccntum per annurn. from
date II judgment. together with all costs 81
suit. that being the amount II q Judgment re-
covered by the said Troy Laundry Machinery
Co. Ltd. plaintiff in the District Court Of
Tnrrant County. on the ::rd day Of April. 1917.
! have levied upon and will on the 10Th day ~
May. A. u. 1917. at the Seth Infantry Laundry
Company's place of business in the City al
Brownsville, Cameron County. Texas. within
legal hours. proceed a. sell for cash a. the
highest bidder MI the right. title and interest
nf Both Infantry Company. Inc. in and a. the
following described personal property. levied
upon rs the property Of 18th Infantry Laundry
Company. Inc. on the following described per
sonal property situated in Cameron County, in
the City of brownsville. Texas:
One a6xG0" Dryroom Tumbler: One :0x,2'
American Metal Shell BRASS Cylinder Washer;
One 3lx.I-' NJ. II |. IL. :. Wood Washer.
belt driven. NJ. 2:;S01:
One 10" Extractor Angle Countcrshaft. ut
tached belt driven. M. 1206i;
One 16NTJ Ironcr;
One ~" Troy Prosperity Ircss. NJ. 9oi;:
One 16xCS" Troy Iruncr. M. 1912;
One IL t;allcn Gaiv. Starch Cooker, No.
1911.
The above sale 10 hc made ~ me to satisfy
the above described Judgment for one Thnus-
and -Four Hundred Eishty-four and 0-1M
Dollars in favor If Troy Laundry Machinery
Company. Ltd. together with the costs Of said
suit. and the proceeds applied a. the ~satisfac-
ton thereof.
Witness my hand this :'rd day of May, 1917.
W. I. NAN\.
Sheriff Cameron County. Texas.
Ey CHARLOTTE a. Mct;ONERN.
Deputy.
Brownsville. Texas. tJ-J-I5t)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-09
STATE FIREMEN
IN CONVENTION
u.y Associated Press


SAN ANGELO, Tex, May 9.-Onc thou
sand five hundred firemcn, delegates to the
forty-second annual convention Of the
State Firemen's Association, with probab-
~ 500 visitors, including many women, are
in San Angelo today for the beginning Of
a three days session which closes Thurs
day.
Following the parade, which started at
$50 this morning, forming n column more
than a mile in length, the delegates were
called to order at the Turn Verein Hall.
The invocation was by Rev. Father p. A.
Hickman, Temple, Texas. chaplain, after
which Hon. George A.. Bird, mayor of San
Angelo, delivered an address of welcome
in behalf of the city, this being responded
TO by V. S. Fritz, of the Victoria, Tevas.
fire department. Hon. Lee Upton Of San
Angelo then followed by an address Of well
come in behalf of the local fire depart
ment, responded to by Hon. James l..
Storey, Houston. Miss Dorothy Magrudcr.
of San Angelo, sponsor Of the San An
gelo fire department, then delivered an ad-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-09

dress, this being responded to by Mother
Clinton, of Abilene.
Hon. James +. Ferguson, governor OF
Texas, was scheduled to be present and de-
liver a short address.
The fircmen's contests will be staged
Thursday afternoon. Cash prizes of $500
and $50 are offered in the reel races and
several cups for other contests.
"A feature of the parade was the Juve-
nile Fire Department of San Angelo, said
to be the only one of its kline in the state.
In the parade the juvenile followed an old
fashioned hose cart drawn by burros.
Wednesday evening at City Park Il typi-
cal West Texas barbecue will be given for
the visiting fircmcn and their friends. On
Wednesday afternoon at the fair grounds
row pony races, goat roping and riding
outlaw horses will be the feature Of the
entertainment.