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The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
The ToDn Crier

The Chevy Chase Cftizens' Assoeia-
tion Is to hold meeting this evening
at o'clock at the schoolhouse.
Members OF the beard OF directors Of
the washington Chamber Of Commerce
are to meet In the rooms OF the or
ganization At 9 o'clock this evening.
The anal concert Of the eighth sea-
son OF the Motet Choral Society viii
be given tonight in the New willard
George w. Evans Il to read paper
on The Birth and Growth OF the Pat
emit once" at the May meeting OF the
Association sof Oldest Inhabitants of
the District. % be held this evening
At 7:80 O'Clock, at Union engine house,
Nineteenth and H streets northwest
There win be n meeting OF the sub
committee chairmen OF the Chamber
OF Commerce on the Home Defense
League in the chamber rooms at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon
Miss Emma Gray, president Of the
National New Thought Center, will
speak this evening at s o'clock at the
washington Loan and Trust Building
on Direct Healing"
The washington branch OF the
Mothers Correspondence Club for the
motherless boys OF the army and navy
Is to hold an open meeting this even
ing at O'CLOCK at the tlrSt ConBre-
gational Church. Tenth and @ streets
northwest
Patriotic oratory of the old-fash-
ioned variety Is scheduled for tonight
at the Third Baptist Church. Fifth and
Q streets northwest. when members OF
the Texas Club take up the question
Of preparedness and national service
Under the auspices OF the Ar1s Club
Of Washington, a beneht piano recital
will be given by Felix Garziglia in the
club rooms tonight at Sis o'clock.
The proceeds of this concert viii be
turned over to the Red Cross.
aGen. George Washington ana His
Houses" will be the subject of an IL
lustrated lecture to be given BY Col
Joseph ]. Keefer, at Twelfth street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
over the mount Vernon depot, tonight
before the Society Of Engineers
Linen clothes. linen table sets, linen
spreads, linen OF every description.
will be donated by several thousand
friends Of the Methodist Home for the
Aged at the annual linen shower at
the home, sol NJ street northwest, from
8 o'clock until 10 o'clock today.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

statesman, professional man, fnancier,
brakeman, society woman and waitress;
they have all tested II, and permitted
the use OF their names in telling of II.
Every day local people are coming for
ward with unqualified statements OF the
great benefit they have received. One
Of the most recent is that of Mrs. M
Mckinnon, who resides at No. 1875 First
street, N. w, a we'll known lady who
has hosts of friends who will be glad
10 learn Of her recovery to health. She
said:
I have suffered for a number of
years with rheumatism and liver com
plant and had terrible dizzy speIIs AT
times; could not sleep at nfght and
got weak and all run down; / had no
appetite and my food did not taste GOOD
to me; 1 got so bad that I could not
raise my hands to comb my hair ana
could not turn over in bed: my kidneys
were affected and had terrible pains
In my back and side; my ankles and feet
were 20 swollen that / could not rat
on my shoes. I tried medicines and
treatments, but nothing gave me anv
relief until = began t. take your Plant
Juice. I feel like young woman again
and thank God for what It has done for
me. l am glad to give this public en-
dorsement for Plant Juice and would
advise anyone suffering with stomach
trouble TO give II a trial am &C years
Of age, and II II will relieve a woman
OF my age II will certainly do I Se sarne
for any person Any one whi doubts
this statement. can write or cal on rne
at my residence and win verify IN per-
son every word I have given-for 1t is
the truth"
The Plant Juice Man Is at the Peo-
Pies Drug Store. corner OF Seventh and
E. Street. N. W.. WASHINGTON, where
he is daily meeting the local public,
and introducing and explaining the merits
OF this remedys-Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

Rattania Rugs Are Most
Agreeable for Summer
Use-Very Durable.
Housekeepers are now beginning to
clean house and put down the summer
rugs and other things incident to the
hot season. Rattania Rugs fill an i'm
portant place in this summer planning
and cleaning. They are woven won
derfully durable, and have a smooth
and glossy finish that is not approached
by any other summer rug. The hbers
are bound so closely together that the
dirt cannot sift through to the floor,
and the surface is hard and firm, not
peeling and Grazing as many similar
rugs do.
We are just in receipt of several new
patterns X Chinese and combination
floral effects which are very artistic;
these are in pink and rose, gray and
green, gray and blue, tan, rose and
green, brown and blue colors. Very
restful and agreeable schemes for sum
mer floors. We also have many other
patterns, fancy. stenciled and plain
colors.
Plain eolored Rattania Rugs, size
27x6o inches, $I6s, to oxI2 #. at frogs
Stenciled patterned Rattania Rugs,
size a7x6o inches, $1.6s, to Okla # at
sIa.4s.
FftA ho~[Fa
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Gentleman Detective"
VIII Be 0ccoquan Guest

Mac Berman, who sports q card on
which Is written Gentleman Detective"
began yesterday a visit to Occoquan for
a period Of 20 days. Not on his own
accord, however. because there were
against Mao three charges Of obtain
ing money by false pretenses from Miss
Otie Seay. His original intention, Mac
told Miss Seay, was to start q detective
agency and put all other Sherlocks out
OF commission. He failed to convince
the court Of his innocence. Central Of
foe Detective Jake Berman says Mac Is
no relative Of his.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Baby's Pillows and
Pillow Cases

Sanitary White Hair Pillows, made of
clean, pure deodorized white curled hair,
covered with white drilling; size I3x17
inches, sI.oo.
Pure Silk Pillow Cases, in pink and
blue baby shades, s1.oo.
White Lawn Pillow Cases, in several
different styles. very effectively trim
med. some made entirely by hand,
sI.oo to $500.
Third foor-F s
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Cleaning and Storing
Rugs, Draperies and
Hangings.

We have greatly improved our
facilities for cleaning and storing
rugs and draperies. This service
has been placed in charge of an eX-
perienced man who will be pleased
to give you advice on the proper
care OF rugs, and estimates on
cleaning and storing at any time.
We have better Storage Facilities
than ever before.
We have Larger Storage Space
Unquestionably the most modern
and highest-grl lie Storage Vaults
to be found in |. Is city-cold dry
air storage. free from dampnesS
or impurity.
Rugs, Draperies. Hangings, Lace
Curtains will be taken down, or re-
moved from your residence, clean
ed and stored and replaced in the
autumn when you desire them.
Phone Main $500 or write. We
will give your request instant at
tention.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
The Fashion for Beauti-
full Silk Skirts Is
Increasing.

A delightful variety Of styles in Silk
Skirts-modes originated for all the
varied events of woman's days.
Most charming silk skirts daintily
draped, gathered and trimmed with but
tons, embroidery tassels, sashes and
with the cleverest arrangements for
the fashionable fullness. Plaitings take
on many varieties that know no law
save that of beauty and originality.
There are Silk Skirts, too. for those
who desire sobriety of line and quiet
ness of color as expressed in the Black
Skirts.
Stunning and distinctive novelty
weaves In silks-baronet satin, faille.
khaki kool, Yo San, Shsntung, eseorto,
crepe de chine, pussy willow, silk
glace serge and wash silks.
In addition to the very unusual fig
ured, overplaid and striped effects
there are plain shades of rose, apple
green, mustard, perriwinlle, blue, white
and cream.
sI67s to saa75 each.
THIRD noor-o Il
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Fine Irish Dress Linens

To quote a noted dealer IN linens
I'VE are not getting IN Linens, we've
got them"
And in most all weaves, widths and
coIors for the demand that summer is
sure to bring.
sc, a, IS. n and oo-inch widths,
Csc to $500 the yard
Many Of these Linens cannot be dup
Heated at any price. We specialize on
s6-inch Non-Shrinkable coIored
Dress Linens
that are woven ~ inches wide, and by
the various processes Of mercerizing
and finishing are brought down to the
permanent width Of 90 inches. We have
these in all eolors at sI-oo yard.
sssosd sSu-ns-stS o.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Jumps FROM CAR; INJURED.

. Sam Alfred. SOC Portland street south
east, while operating an automobile on
the road to the Washington Steel and
Ordnance plant yesterday. was thrown
into a ditch when the steering gear Of
the automobile broke.
Rufus Wysong. aged a. I'll Third street
southeast, an occupant of the machine,
jumped when the car was ditched and
sustained a fracture Of the right leg
He was removed to Emergency Hospital
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Fancy Flaxon Fabrics
In the Prettiest De-
signs of the Season.

Tho makers of Flaxon Fabrics
have produced this year four OF the
decidedly Prettiest Cloths that we
have on display. Three OF these
weAves are Fancy Voiles. IN striped
tirely new.
The price 10 S7me yard-
Satin-str1ped Skirting in three new
effects.
Sc inches wide. eoe yard.
Second hocF-F Il
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
MEMS LIGHTWEIGHT
SPRING AND SUMMER ROBES

in have bouhtr will
The knowm its Yet
an cooco and
h o many o robes
sf f nIll k nna&r
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

Madras Robes in a variety of colors-tan, gray,
blue lavender pink, $500
Tennis Flannel Robes-a light and soft material,
in neat stripes and serviceable shades, $s7s
Lightweight Flannels in rich dark plaid patterns,
$1,000.
Two-toned Ribbed Silk Robes-the height of lux
ury $aa.so
Terry Cloth Bath Robes, particularly good eolors
and pleasing designs, $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
White Goods Depart
ment Offers

1000 yards of Imported Fancy
White Wolfe in plaids, stripes and
novelty designs, 38 inches wide.
soc the yard.
This represents a most important
saving-I-3 less than the price at
which they were quoted early in the
season.
Second hoor-Eersnth -
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
WILLNGTOVERIFY
HER TESTIMONIAL
Wel-known Washington Lady
Wiling the World Know
About Her Recover.

No new article OF the times has Gre
ated such a profound interest. especially
in the larger cities, as has the intro
duction Of Plant Juice, the new herbal
stomach remedy. People in all walks
Of life have been attracted to II; the
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Patriotic Don Novelties

Uncie Sam DoIIa, Lfberty Dens, Mis-
COIumbla, Nurse Dolls, sailor Boys,
Dolls dressed IN vs1ous pstristis
Teach the little ehsldrea loyalty and
patriotism by giving them such dolls
as these
Fouth noor-F =
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

edseso IdI as IS poSsIOIe TOT garments 10 aHUIu Il
Natural Color Pongee Robes, with Persian silk
lapels, collar, cuffs and front facing, $3.50.
Handsome Silk Poplin Robes in novelty stripes
of blue, white, purple tan and green distinctive
can be- SI2yoo.
Plain Colored Silk Popln Robes with contrasted
trimmings $1,000.
Novelty Striped Cotton cheviot Robes black
and-whte, blue~and-white green-and-white broken
striped effects; silk poplin trimmed, $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Fur Storage

Eur 0tOfdSc
Cold. Dry Air Storage Vaults on the
premises provide safety OF this kind:
Insurance against damage by moths.
dampness, heat, light, or any destruc-
tive element
Fire Insurance.
Burglary Insurance.
A phone request or post card win
bring our wagon. to your door to COLI
1ect them.
Phone Main DW-Fn stzass.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
Observation-Disclosures.

THERE by Roln Kirby World this
week showing the kaiser dragging his straw men OF peace back into the
Probably increasing all the bseren oqe
onthat the sham thing made work
get e s back ,e % @ and the p, door c shut o' or the U @ SO bop %a
have read number reviews the war based the besnnns OF the
Of America the greatest The es,ics that
the changed German lines France told the biggest story students
wonder whether will with the conclusion rechtag
resolution the retirement Of Ioweg the speech Matthias Ebeger and the
irussan the the of all things and there
fore the important Of the third year o the
The conclusion followed reading
the German chancellor and Count Cnn the Austrian Mondays Associated
Press that the simultaneous publication ondcn but planned
Tor political effect Germany a conference where by
negotiation might be possible Austria closer wall Germany
squirting her more powerful ally on INTO the shallow diplomacy
In the accusation OF MGhael regarding the treaty which France
bring of doubt and disaster between Russia and her allies Premier
Rbo France his stngg reply of Thursday killed thought
made definite France territory
Germany and Austria and harp the ambition of the
dmember Germany making bid for definition of the
OF the entente in words that cannot be misconsrued
British current events give crub this dish Of hope in the storm that
the cabinet has attended pacst mission Paris accompanied by
that Bns prosecute victory compro-
missed by Hnder'ons activity The labor threatens break Lloyd
the paf baked by the refusal passports
between the German French and British political events,
Not all of the huhbb Germany sham There
standing the people Of Germany than speaking by large think
berger speech the debate the ctstg and the of the
ouped with the admission by the rulers that the people be ped
revolution that can no more be xmguhd than be cmed
the United States will be represented
The United States blind the value Russia plain
policy from her allies
conference help by stating definite aims along
the lines desired by revolutionary Russia for Ger
substitute the direct approach for the public specchmakng
By the The Associated Press recently are more than
500 representatives. Of the different beleesns Bn the Swiss
hotels of the city--W NJ H. VI TIC "SS"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
''Saue the Waste and Win the War"
THE STOCKYARDS "GUSHER."

THERE are no dry holes" at the local sockyardS
There is constant flow of livestock Every business
day Of the year witnesses production OF finished products
from the raw material that comes from Oklahoma farms,
Last month more than 100000 paid out by packers
for beef alone large amounts were paid for other animals
For many years the western packing ~ye been
designaed as the seven big markets Now there eight
Okahoma enters the select list and in the future Will be
proper to speak OF the eight big western markets
The livestock industry has mighty bearing on the
state and on Oklahoma City II the stockyards pay
roll that pulled Oklahoma City through those trying times
when, along about 1912 newspaper reporter looked
through the business district bounded by Fourth Harvey,
Santa Fe tracks and Reno avenue and found Jas empty
busness houses But that statement didn't get printed at
that time Such publication would have brought panic
II any one can now find a business building in
that section probably he will get his name printed IN
oewspaper as a reward for his ability ferret
II the stockyards and packing houses had not been in
eperation in Oklahoma City through that distressing year
when crops shriveled there might be different tale 10
lell Of Okahomas capital But the packing industry kept
sight on running Though clouds hovered many
heal institution the sockyards pay roll through
time each week An industry which started in this city
IN 1910 saved this city much distress and prepares to go
forward to add more prosperity to both city and state.
Probably the average citizen does not realize the mag
stude of the industry which has grown up Packngtown
II any other market in the world lays claim to reaching
sire comparable to Oklahoma City within the period Of
years let that markets boosters come forward with
their statistics. e.
II begins to appear that the time is close at hand whe
the local packing industry will represent a business
tS0mOW per annum Already more than one weeks sale
have reached volume to indicate as much
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
Our Daily Specia
Luke McLuke SAYS.

After man gets married and makes
himself home he has hard time max
ing himself at home in it,
II you had to pay taxes on rheuma-
ti,m the betting is that most men would
manage to get around without limping
or complaining.
When they are courting, she is al
ways singing "All That Ask Is
Love- But when they are married she
is always singing "All That Ask Is
Dough"
Give a woman six months in which
to pay for an article that she does not
need and she will always purchase it.
The other fellows sister always
seems much nicer than your own--un-
I'll after you marry her
There will always be trouble in the
world as long as women Judge men by
their manners and men Judge women
by their morals.
Marriage is something that often
makes the sweetest girl in the world
sour on a man.
You can make money and you car
make friends But YOU can't Away
keep either
1t is nothing to mans diScredit tc
be bashful unless he is so baShful thai
he can't meet his obligations,
There are all sorts of folk in tn,
world, including the man who gets
overhea,ed from running to look a
the thermometer to see how hot it is
Every married man has ,alkins
machine in his home And most OF IN,
machines never need rewinding an,
seldom change records.
Most OF us can always find time TO-
Pleasure but have to neglect our DUTY
because OF lack OF time
What has become OF the old-iashlone'
girl who used to be home and in be,
at bedtime
Sometimes man imagineS that III
has lot in life when it is merely
rut
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
LEARNING EFFICIENCY FROM A CIRCUS.

during the last few exciting minutes OF the evening
performance the circus, when thrill followed thrill
when bands played and trapce artists made daring flights
through the air another scene outside OF the big tent
offered less thrills but demonstrated the inner workings
Of organization wpch follow efficiency transact
business time
A huge wagon was loaded with several tons Of ma
erlal The guiding genius the high shook up the
reins and gave the command Now Slide" Six monster
gray horses stiffened to their work moving the
matchlcs accord that is shown by the parts of finely
constructed machine While the horses moved the wagon
did not something snapped The driver dismounted and
reached into box drawing forth doubletrees
place the snapped when the powerful horses pushed
their great frames toward the collars.
Then the driver took his seat again he commanded
Now Slide Again" The six animals set their muscles
the heavy wheels rolled through the sand and the circus
the move
The skill with which the six gray horses moved in
unison do their part in the business of transporting
circus that requires several railroad trains for traffic pur
poses was just instance of the efficiency which makes
1t possible TO continue the circus business store
have good employees but unless they practice work
the business is crippled And store has permanent
place OF operation the circus opens up for business
a new location every day of the circus world
1t American circus traffic department that en-.
shtcncd European army officers years ago on meth
DDS OF Transporting artillery. The practice obtained in
handling wagons and other equipment every day of tn,
season caused circus traffic operatives to become more
efficient than army officers OF the old world And circus
methods Of traffic being used every hour on European
battle fields,
Any business institution regardless OF the claim, Of
the management that operation methods are practically
perfect learn much by observing the marveou, ei
rCirnCy which is II with The .,r-,,a =.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
GOOD ROADS A POPULAR TOPIC.

ACCORDING to Luther Harrison editor Of Wrvokl
good roads form interesting topic Of CONVEX.
cation The Wewoka editor says tina, Oklahoma ha, sew
sra dozen paper trails several doIen saaried cre,ares
several ton, Of literature and no roads
OF course the reader Of that s,aemen, gue,,es that
, just bit sarcastic; it is necessary to have roads on
Oapes psh Of grades, and such things as preliminary
- the activities in building roads The actual building
ssnes later.
& But the question naturally arises: Whenl Tourists
Fsa Oklahoma are driving the hard surfaced
toeds Of California, New York, New England and al
ehs sections where the work of building hardsuriacec
sUsds he's reached large proportions When those tourists
Ost home this fall probably we'll hear much enthusiasm
from them that will result in really building one OF
more roads that be used during rain storm Luther
Harrison must be patient we're going to build rea
roads right soon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
RIppIIN6RHYNFS
3&9@9 3&9,hl 9;!lssM sMasson as
MOTOR MADNESS.

WITH apples stay me, mplore
w you, and comfort me | beg. with
tlagons and bark with patience
while | bore YOU for | am sick of choo-
choo wagons. For days a car will run
so sweetly your admiration for it
qulckens IT climbs the hills serenely.
neatly, and pulls through mud to beat
the dickens For days no grief will be
your portion, YOU Jaunt along in fine
condition; combustion'S perfect. so is
torSlon, there are no flies on your ig
milton Your tires stand up without a
puncture, you think you've left all grief
behind; then grief comes whooping at
this luncture TO stir up madness in your
mind. The punk things happen all to.
gcthcr, not scattered raindrops, but a
Hood; and oitenest in rotten weather
when you must slosh around in mud
a thousand verSts in peace I've driven
a thousand verstS of calm and smiles
and then my heart was wrecked and
riven a hundred times in twenty miles
When once the blamed old tires start
busting, when once the carburctor balks
when once the gear shift acts disgust.
ing the wise man leaves his car ant
walks, He says in earnest tones, "SiC
scmper | do not choose to lose my
goat; will non spoil my sunny temper
by fooling with that blamed old boat.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
MORE MILLIONS FOR OIL PRODUCERS

WHEN the price Of Oklahoma crude oil was advanced
" yesterday, the increase pointed to about SlSUOOU
be dropped into the pockets OF oil producers within
the next twelve months But the wise look for more
advances and the Of wells facing lot OF ad
donal prosperity The Scens barrel advance may be
only the curtain raiser for big things in the petroleum
industry
While some drilling has been brought 10 halt by rea-
son Of increased cost of casing and other material the oil
business in Oklahoma has continued to lead the nation IN
that line the advance OF Thursday cannot act otherwise
than to stimulate producers great efforts in bringing in
more wells
Probably there many producers who didn't feel
encouraged to extend their operations until an advance
IN price would spur them action The increase OF price
will have nvgoating effect upon the man who holds
lot of leases He will be content until he brings in
few more guShcrs that will ente him to pocket part
OF the profits Of the lS-cent advance in price.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03

The driver of a small car spccded out
Of a cross street and struck the street
car sQuarely amidships The street car
conductor got off to investigate and
collect evidence for his official report.
Whats the matter with you'" the
conductor asked the driver.
Don't you know you can't run under
my car with your top up2'