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The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Will give SKIN
FOR WOUNDED
Washington Women Ready
to Volunteer Aid to Men
From Front.

Thousands OF Washington girls and
women. from wives OF men prominent
in the political and business world, to
pretty stenographers in government
departments and in the District en-
ployment. stand ready and willing to
give a square inch each of skin for
grating operations D. save the lives
and features OF mangled soldiers. in
quiries made by The Herald during
the past two days reveal.
In every home and office where Il
was talked over, the idea met with in
slant approval as a real method open
to American women. and especially
the women of Washington, to show
their patriotism and their love for
their country's fighters.
skin Grating Necessary.
Medical men explained that skin
grating Is necessary in many cases
OF shell wounds where the victim Is
torn badly. Body wounds may be
healed naturally, leaving a scar
Facial wounds. requiring healing of
wounds without noticeable scars,
makes the delicate operation of skin
grating necessary. The skin is usual
ly taken from the body of the wound
ed man himself. but in severe cases
this added drain on the soldiers body
resources is too great and the new
tissue must be procured from some
other individual
In many instances in the work of
tks French and English surgeons ar
the front, nurses have volunteered
the use OF patches of their own skin
for this purpose.
When questioned. War Department
officials in the Surgeon Generals Of
fee said that the offer of the Wash
iugton women was highly patriotic
and showed what real love of country
means
To Treat aNny In France.
They pointed out that the army
medical authorities would not be able
TO take advantage of the patriotic Of
fer Of the Washington women because
Of new policy revealed yesterday in
regard to the movement OF wounded
soldiers.
According to this policy. made pub
lie yesterday by Lieut.. Col Robert E
Noble. only absolutely unfit soldiers
will be returned to this country All
other cases will be treated in the
French hospitals.
II was intimated that some of the
wounded men sent to this country as
unft for military duty will probably
require skin grating operations.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Mass Meeting Called
By Peoples Council

A mass meeting under the auspices
Of the Washington branch of the
Peoples Council of America will be
held in Pythian Temple, main floor,
tomorrow D. m The speakers an
nounced are Louis S. Irwin, Montana
lawyer and member OF the Non-part-
isan league, Ida Mae Waters. and L.
Mcbride, Portland. Ore. DR.. August
Stabler will preside.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Wolfe and Organdy
Blouses
For Today at
$2.19

Were intended to sell at up TO
$3.oS each.
A special lot OF new fall models
in Noile and Organdy BlouseS
that were purchased at a special
price concession, placed on sale
Tor this morning at SzIe.
Some have plated frills. edges
and insertions OF Nal lace; others
have embroidered organdy panels.
Choice today at Sz.Ie.
Palais ROyal-Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
PRESIDENT ATTENDS THEATER

President attended the theater. oc-
cupying the White House box at
Keiths last evening. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Wilson and her moth
er and brother, Mrs. Boiling and John
Randolph Boiling.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
ROBERT NJ. THOMPSON.

The markings on a graduatedlmea
uring glass invented in Germaay are
made along a zigzag line in1eld OF
vertical one and, having wider
spaces between. are said TO os read
more accurately.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
$3.9S Values in Children
White India Linen Dresses
Today at $3.50

Also assortment of Dresses at the Saturday
morning special price, Victoria lawn and Swiss; dainty
styles with fine lace; many trimmed with embroidery
and ribbons. Special until I p. m. today at S2s9.
PaIaIs RoyaI-Thrd
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Unexcelled Gloves
of Milanese Silk
at S5c Pair
Usually 81 Pair.

Today we offer an assortment
of 2-clasp Milanese Silk Gloves,
in white and white with black
embroidery; black and black with
white embroidery, and also gray,
sand and pongee, at only sSc
pair.
White Chamc;sette Gloves,
with strap wrist. Today, special
at 7Sc pair.
Silk Gloves at 63e pair-Specisl
2-clssp Silk Gloves, in black,
white and gray, and Chsmoisette
and Lisle Gloves in white. Choice
today at 63c pair.
PalaIs ROyaI-street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
AdpaHce Models in autumn
Blouses of Crepe de Chine
Priced at $3.45

Attractive White and Flesh Crepe de Chine Blouses,
tailored and dress models; and distinctive show
ing many clever efects-ncluding tucked collars and
embroidered fronts. Specially priced for this morning
at $345.
PaIas ROys-Third
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Bargain Basement
$1.25 Value Lingerie, CSC.

Dainty Undermuslins,
made of good quality main
sock. Gowns, Envelope Che
mise and Combinations, in
variety of styles; lace and
embroidery trimmed; quite
a few with ribbons; also
white Underskirts with 10
inch embroidery flounces.
Special, o8c.
Ladies' Vests, Sc.
These Vests are made of
fine combed yarn, are the
run of the mill, but imper-
fections are slight and will
not interfere with the wear
ing quality. Special, &C.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Children's New Chsmbray
and Gingham Dresses
At 81 to S2.98.

A showing worthy the at
tention of every mother seek
ing practical dresses for her
daughter. These garments
are distinctly new and desir-
able for children's everyday
wear and the smart styles
give a marked air of dainti-
ness. Some are in plaids,
checks and plain colors; some
plaid trimmed or with white
collars and cuffs.
Sizes are from 6 to II years.
PaIRis Royal-ThIrd Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Saturday Morning Specials

Smart hosiery gloves underwear bous cds dresses
close a ! p. m. today Shop early!
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Women's Silk Hose
Today, $1.25 Pair

Pure Thread Silk Hose, in black, white and coors;
embroidered, clocked and drop-stch effects. Spen-
ID values at SI.z5 pair.
35c values in Women's Hose pair. Black and white
isle hose, and black white and champagne fancy striped
nose; all perfect
Women's Fiber Silk Hose ssc pair Very special values
Silk Boot Hose, black white navy, fawn, gray bronze
lavender and champagne.
Children's Socks, 29c Pair.
Values 35c pair in Chldrens Socks, in plain colors
mite black tan, navy, pink and SKY; also rompcr blue
in white. with fancy tops. Sizes : ga. Today
At 20c pair.
PaIaIs Reya-street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Children's
Creepers and
Rompers
69c Values at SOC

In white madras, checked ging-
hams, plain chambray and crepe.
Some have white collar and cuffs.
in either Beach style or gathered
at the knee. Special until I p. m.
today at soc.
PHlais Royal-Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Regular Sl.25 Quality
Chidren's Mildly BIouses
Today 81.

Made OF white Galates,
some in regulation styles,
others in coat effects. A great
many have pretty shocking
while others are just plain
white. with blue collar and
Euffs-quite simple, but very
attractive. Sizes s to %.
A splendid value. For Satur-
day morning only. 81.
Palais Royal-Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-25
Saturday Morning Sale of
Toilet Necessities

Be here early if you wish share in these economies
m Summer Toilet Requisites.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
VITAL STATISTICS

According TO tho records OF II city
health department there were 81
deaths. 20 births and 10 marriages
here this week, as compared with 30
deaths, 90 births and IA marriages for
the corresponding period last year.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
CAMP FIRE GIRLS ARE
Gathering BIC war FUND

A war fund OF $4,000, 20 be used
Tor instruction In the conservation OF
food and other important war work,
is being gathered by the Camp Fire
Girls. This is one OF the most impor-
tant movements undertaken by that
organization which, from tho moment
war was declared had devoted itself
entirely TO the nations interests.
Many prominent women Of the
country are taking an active interest
In the collection OF the war fund, 10
is proposed 90 use tho fund In spread
ms the idea OF conservation, not alone
among the members OF, the organiza-
tion, but through them 10 the great
bulk Of American homes, Competent
men will be placed In the field 10
spread this gospel Of food conserva-
ton
Another use to which the fund viii
be put will be the safeguarding OF
the health and morals Of girls in the
nelghborhood OF military training
camps. Because Of tho conditions
which usually arise in the presence
OF these camps 10 Is the purpose OF
the Administrators Of the Camp Fire
Girls to get Guardians in every town
and locality where such camps are be-
ing established. II will be the task OF
these Guardians 60 provide suitable
entertainment Tor the girls as well as
for the soldiers In the neighborhood
OF the camps. 1t is proposed TO have
moving picture shows, dramatic en-
tertainments and church socials In or
der TO take up tho spare time Of the
men who are being trained. The Guar
dams Will act as chaperons at all Of
these entertainments.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
FORMER drummer"
IS NOW A KNIGHT
ny HENRY WOOD
United Press stan Correspondent
.r...-..- I'LL IL. r.A.l-rr 4 MN.

United Press stan Correspondent.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES,
Aug. 2S-(By Knighthood in
the Royal Order OF the Crown OF italy
has Just been conferred by King Vic
tor Emmanuel on Margis Guilbaut.
French soldier who before the war
was a drummer" for a wholesale
grocery house.
One OF King Nic'or's hobbies since
the beginning Of the war has been the
seeking out and rewarding OF real
deeds Of knighthood amongst the sol
diers not only OF his own but of the
Allied armies. In comforting the
cross OF a cheyalier of the Order Of
the Crown OF Italy on Guilbaut. King
Victor dubbed him n second "Cheva-
lier d'Assas.'
Caught in night ambush and
knowing that unless the alarm we're
gwen other French soldiers would
also be captured. Gulbaut unhesd-
tatingly called out 10 his men to fire
directly onto his captOrs although
we'll knowing like the Knight OF Assas
OF old that the bullets must almost In
evitably kill himself as well.
The daring plan proved effective.
Realizing they were discovered and
that French soldiers were close at
hand. the Germans with curses. fell
back into the darkness tho last o0e
thrusting his gun into Gullbaut's
face. Guilbaut seized the barrel and
succeeded in turning It aside. the
bullet tearing away pant Of one thumb
and Grazing his chest.
With tho alarm that had been given
the entire German patrol stationed
earlier in ahe night for the purpose Of
ambushing the French beat dis
Greet retreat and Guilbaut's sentinels
and advance posts remained master 81
the situation
Simultaneously with the cross Of
the Order OF the Crown OF Italy re-
celved from King Victor Emmanuel
Guilbaut received from the French
Government the Medaule MiIitaire.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
jewish Sacred
DAY observance.
Holiday Season Made More
Solemn by War Among
the Nations
GIVE LITERALLY TO
SUFFERING PEOPLE

Orthodox Jews in this city viii OBJ
serve their New Year hOl DAY on
Monday and Tuesday. Special SER
vices in celebration OF the event Will
be held in their synagogues. At the
Adas Kodesh. Sixth and French
streets. the Hon. Joseph Gross. a
prominent attorney Of Philadelphia,
will deliver the sermons. On Mon
day morning the subject is LIES
Journey" and on Tuesday morning
THE Jews Prayer for Democracy"
Since the beginning OF the war
these holidays have become even more
sacred and solemn than ever before.
Rabbis. instead of preaching usual
holiday sermons. brought home 10
their congregations the cruelties Of
the war. especially dwelling upon the
unfortunate circumstances in which
the Jews found themselves g. Jew
fighting Jew. although unwillinsIy'
more severe hardships under Turkish
rule n Palestine. and poverty in the
Jewish districts OF Russia and
Galicia
Committees were formed 10 preach
good will and obtain financial sald
from tho American Jews by making
rounds OF eli synagogues during the
! holidays. As a result mill ons Of dol
/ lars have already baen spent for The
relief Of Jews IN Europe and Pales
tine.
Entrance Of the United stotes into
the war has made the Jews situation
even more complex. Nearly every
| synagogue throughout the country
has men in khaki in its congregation.
The Jewish soldiers have obtaire.i
/ leave Of absenca through the order
of Br'gadier General Crowder for the
ten days covering the holidays.
Besides oherog its young men 70
Uncle sam. American Jewry purposes
70 take off his hands also the care 0,
poverty stricken Jews in America and
the rest OF the world The American
Jewish Relief Committee has been
conducting a camrnign fop $40 600 0oC
for Jewish war relief Wilmington
has contributed literally 20 this fund
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
WESTINGHOUSE. ESSINGTON.
Will EMPLOY $4,000 MEN

CHESTER, Pa, Sept i5.--Addresslng
the Rotary Club. IN this city. Charles
Townley, assistant TO the president OF
the Westinghouse Electric and Manu-
featuring Company, gave a synopsis OF
the gigantic scale upon which The new
Westinghouse plant 40 Essington is
planned. He said that on January 4.
i9iS. 5000 men would be employed in
the frst unit of the plant. covering
fourteen acres and payroll Of 100000
by the middle OF 1918, when 1900 men
would be employed.
The holdings Of the company COM
prise 800 acres along the river front and
running back inland. Steam machinery
appliances, principal turbines for
ships building along the Delaware. viii
be the FIRST output Of the plant. which
Is the tweniy-nrst 10 be erected by The
Westinghouse concern.
With 22,000 men employed at a single
plant, Mr.. Townley declared his COM
pany would have the largest army of
workmen Of any single concern In this
part Of the country.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
For Sale

fOT OdlG
1902 Lancaster avenue, rooms, bath,
porch and heater.
sl7 West street, AZ rooms, bath
porch and heater.
$40 dupont street, rooms, bath
porch and heater.
1901 Scott street, = rooms and bath.
1902 West Thirteenth street, 6 rooms.
bath, porch and heater.
500 Pine street rooms. Low price.
i09-1 East Seventh street Mako an
offer.
i2i North Broome street. 3 rooms,
bath. porch and heater.
1928 West Fourth street, 0 rooms,
ba h. porch and heater.
1908 West Fourth street, . rooms,
bath. porch and heater.
/ GO6-Os Adams street. rooms, bath.
porch and heater.
Several rood investment blocks Of
small houses from 5000 20 $4,000.
A number OF good business proper
ties.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
Harry ]. S. Lowers
MT. HOLLY TRACK RECORD

MT. HOLLY, n. J.. Sept. i5.-The an
nual fair meeting for 1917 was brought
TO a close yesterday. Three races I'm
racing card. which developed a new
addition TO two unfinished events from
the previous day. made up a first.olass
record for the local track.
Harry j. s., by Admiral Dewey. driven
by Herman B. Tyson, OF Newark. Del.
In tha third heat OF the POS class. set
a new track record OF 2O9 81. replacing
tho mark Of Strawberry, 10y Baron
wilkes, made several years ago. Harry
J.. s. also won the 500 IN gold hung
Up by the association for the three
fastest heats recorded at the meeting,
go ~, 2.i2 "a, 200 81. an average
Of 2.ii.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
For Sale
dupont Bldg

For Sale
Bl4.I6 New Castle Ave. o RIB.
1880 New Castle Ave. store. r. y.
100 p ST., store, rooms.
122O-31-83-35 Apple ST.. rooms.
1111 IL ST., rooms.
los 81. Hcald ST., *, T.
1918 u St.. r. barn; 60x76.
O2l Townsend St, r. barn; over aerel.
i oa ". sbrd 81. K, b. p.Hw.
ans W. 22nd 81, Q X, d, = II w.
25O7 West a., X, j, p, X w new.
2e2A Jeferson 81, q r. p. p. II w. new.
2aOi Washington s.. = stores, apartments.
goo W. 2sth So, Q r, D. p
25l6 Washington S.. r. -. ,.
A06.os-10 ". 29ih 81. D.. D. p
I28s.a7 Linden ST. o r. d.
I8I8-i5.27 Maryland Ave. q y, b, =.
IQIA ~. Second St., X. b, n.
lsl5.i7 Lancaster Ave. 8 h, p. y,
Ia1O EiverFicw Ave. $ r, Il. z. TX W.
2sO5 ". 10Th 81, y. a. p II IS 1ox1a5.
1910 Broome e.. ~ Is, II. 70 4oNl15.
500 W Twelfth ST.. r. b.
eOT W Tcrth s.. x. p, p.
30 lots-helefontc,
acre farm, no room house, barn.
5 acre farm, 4 room house. barn, new
WILLIAM KITCHEN
Second Floor,
Rents Collected. No. sos Orange 81.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
HOPKINS ANn nANrnN

Agens for High Brown Bicaches.
Electric Combs ana Pcnades. Best
"a Cream. 4oc yer a. Sodss 5c,-AdEs
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
Civ, Suburban and Farm
Properties For Sale

Modern 7.room dwelling suitable Tor milk
business. Good location. Price $4,000.
lp-todate. threestory dwelling Washing.
ton Heights section Bath, two porChcs
heater and cemonfrd cellar. Price s5.IuO.
Two modern e.room dwellings hot water
heat. located on the west side 60 600 each.
Excellent s.room dwelling in the vicinity of
Seventh and Harrison streets. bath. pofeheg,
heater. gas and electric lights. cemcnicd eel.
iar, $4,000. Reasonable terms.
Two uinc.rnum houses in the vicinity az
Seventh and Jackson streets. Price en-. 500
each. Possession iu go dayt
New, up-to-date. scmi. dett chcd, 6-room
dwelling bath, detached porch. paEtry hot
water heat, modern gas and electric hxturef.
hardwood floors. This Is an exceptionally
veil built property and just being completed
Price $4,000.
Nins.room house. vlnoinity % Seventh and
Orange streets on convenience. This prop
srty can easily be changed into q business
property.
provrmcnts. located on west side present
owuer doing q large huriness. Price reason
able and quick sale Be- desired.
Suburban home. seven rooms, bath. two
porchos, pantry. electric lights and gas for
cooking hardwood hnish This property is
on trolley nne and within fve-cent fare Of
Wilmington.
12-Acre truck and poultry farm. L.
miles from WILMINGTON and near trolley .
Price 50 500. Can arrange for possession.
Farm Of 81 acres near Hockossin. Price
/ Excellent farm Of 10 neres, about i2 miles
| from wilmington. Price &C. 500.
] Many other good home and business
properties. both city and country. Fer cd
Il 'ffffnns1 nrrfr 20
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
TRINITY NJ. II. CUURCH.

Services at Trinity NJ. =. Church to-
morrow Will be as follows Glass meet
ing at Q o'clock, led by Richard Ross
preaching at 1880 o'clock by the pas
tor, the Rev. r. n. Adams. Tho morning
subject viii be 1.-TWO Kinds Of Justifoa-
tion.' Bible school VIII meet In all de-
partlnenls at o'clock. Epworth League
at $50 o'clock. viii be IN charge OF Mrs
William Leach. Preaching by the pas
tor at 7.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
CnEsTER sTRIkE CONTINUES.

Chester painters and paperhangers
have failed 20 settle their differences
with their employers for increased
wages and are still out. They are ask
ing FOR nifty cents per hour and a
forty-four-hour working week. instead
of forty-five cents yer hour anu forty
signt hou.A.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
MANY WAN EpnYsroNr Inns.

Instead Of their number diminishing
the applicants FOR employment at
Eddys;onO, With the Remington Arms
Company claiming the majority. are
increasing I'm number each day. Work
men OF rifle mandatory state the
near future viii witness the plant run
ming al nearly full capacity, with a
100000 government rifs order as the
ssrss foD ths rstesn Of ruEh nessu-ss,
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
CHESTER FURNACE
TENDER BURNED.

CHESTER, Pa. Sept. 15-scalded
and scared from head 10 foot Ht the
General Chemical Company, at Mar
Gus Hook, Henry Recoe. 30 years old,
p furnace tender. died yesterday in
the Chester Hospital. According 10
The hospital authorities, Recoe was
caught in backfire from furnace.
he lived on East Third street, Marcus
Hook.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-30

glasses. Eye troubles Of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by the use
OF this prescription. Go to any active drug
store and get q bottle of Bon-Opto tablets
Drop one Bon-0pto tablet in a fourth of
a glass of water and let IL dissolve. With
this liquid battle the eyes two to four times
daily. You should notice your eyes clear up
perceptibly right from the start and inflam.
nation and redness will quickly disappear.
IL your eyes bother you even a little IL ia
your duty to take steps to save them now
before it is too late. Many hopelessIy blind
might have saved their sight If thew had
cared for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician, 10
wnom the above article as submitted, said.
res, the Bon-opto prescription Is truly a
wonaertoi eye remedy. Its constituent in
gredients are well known to eminent eve
specialists and widely prescribed by them
l nave used II very successfully In my own
pIacuce on patients whose eyes were
suained through overwork or misfit glasses
can nishly recommend It In case of weak.
watery, aching. smartinss itching burning
eyes, red lids, blurred vision or for eyes In.
liamed from exposure to smoke sum- dust
or WIND. 1t fs one of the very few prepara-
tlohs feel should b. kept on hand for
reguiar use In almost every family" Bon
opto. referred to above is not a patent
naeuiche or secret remedy. II is an ethical
preparation, the formula being printed ON
the package. The manufacturers guarantees
IT to strengthen eyesight SO per cent in one |
week time In many instances or refund |
the money. 1t can be obtained from any
goou druggist and Is sold in this city by |
sherman Mcconnell, c. A. Melcher and
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-30
Doctors Stand Amazed at Power
Of Bon-Opto TO Make Weak Eyes
Sfong.--According TO DR.. Lewis
Guaranteed TO Strengthen Eyesight 5o6
In One Weeks Time in Many Instances
A Free Prescription You Can Have Filled
and Use at Home.

A Free Prescription You Can Have Filled
and Use at Home.
Philadelphia, Pa. Victims of eye strain
ana other eye weaknesses, and those who
wear glasses. will be glad to know that ac-
eording to DR.. Lewis there is real hope and
help for them. Many whose eyes were failing
say they have had their eyes restored BY
TINS remarkable prescription and many who
once wore glasses say they have thrown
snem away. One man says, after using il: {:
was almost blind. Could not see to read
AZ all; Now can read everything without
my glasses and my eyes do not hurt any
more. AT night they would pain dreadfully.
wow tney feel fine all the time. It was like
,.,, miracle to me-" A lady who used 1t says
The atmosphere seemed hazy with or WITH.
eut glasses. but after using this prescription
Tor 10 days everything seems clear. 1 can
read even fine print without glasses" An
otner who used It says: II was bothered with
eye strain caused by overworked, tired ewes
wnicn induced fierce headaches. I have worn
slasses ior several years. both for distance
ana WORK. and without them could not read
my own name on an envelope or the type-
writing on the machine before me. I can do
ootn now and have discarded my long dis
lance glasses altogether. ! can count the
uuttering leaves on the trees across the
street now, which for several years have
Iooked ike dim green blur to me, I can
me-" " ""s uone ioF
1t Is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can DOW discard them in a reason.
soie time and multitudes more will be able
70 strengthen their eyes so as to be SPARED
'he trouble and expense Of ever getting
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-30
Pages to the
King and Queen

Payson Adams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick ]. Adams, Sam
Caldwell, jr, Edward Westbrook,
jr, and John Davis, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Latham Davis,
will be pages to King Ak-Sar- Ben
XIII, and little Jean Redick,
daughter Of the George Redicks; ;
Virginia Richardson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Richardson:
Marion Cooley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Cooiey's daughter. and
Gertrude Marsh, daughter of Mrs.
]. E. Fitzgerald, will be pages to
Her Majesty, the Queen.
The little ones are many of
them descended from the royal line
OF Quivera. The mother Of John
Davis, who was Miss Bessie
Brady. and his aunt, Miss Eliza
beth Davis. were bot hAk-Sar.Ben
queens. Virginia Richardson's
aunt, Miss Ethel Morse, was the
fifth queen Of the realm, and an
uncle of Sam Caldwell, the late
Victor B. Caldwell, was an Ak
Sar-Ben king.