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Evening star., 1917-04-05
HOME GUARD TOBE
ORGANIZED HERE
Commissioners Plan Defense
League of Mature Citizens
to Aid Police.

second line of defense for the Dis
trict of Columbia, to be known as The
Home Defense League of the District
of Columbia" to serve as an auxiliary
of the police force, is to be organized
under the direction of the Commits
sioners.
Announcement of the plans for this
organization was made today by the
Commissioners, who will give the citi-
zens of mature years an opportunity to
serve their city and the nations cap
ital.
Commissioner Louis Brownlow, who
Is In charge of the police department,
today addressed invitations to the pres
fdents of several civic associations and
clubs to meet with him and Maj. Pull
man, chief of police, tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock at the District build
ing to discuss the plans for the league
and outline the preliminary organiza-
tion. 1t is the intention of the or
ganlzers to give an opportunity later
to other organizations and citizens
generally to enlist.
Purpose of League.
Speaking of the purpose of the league,
Mr.. Brownlow said:
1T is not the purpose to arm the
members of the league, but rather to
enroll a second line of defense volun-
teer police, which may be mobilized at
any hour in case of need. 1t is pro-
posed to model the organization on the
lines of, the Home Defense League of
New York, with such modif. ations as
the character of the city an( the pecu-
mar nature OF present prot Ems sug
geSt."
Mr. Brownlow added that yhile the
plans have not been worked tut fully,
the general idea is to recruit a strong
body of citizens of mature ars who
will be grouped geographical accord
ing to the police precinct les, and
who will hold themselves in eadiness
to respond to summons to sist the
police.
In addition to this group volun-
teer policemen" he said, "g ups of
rlnemen. automobile owner. motor
boat owners, physicians, nur s, etc.
will be formed.
The entire organization will be un-
der the direct supervision of , Com
missioners and will report thrt gh the
major and superintendent of pc ee."
Limit of Ages.
The Commissioner explained at no
details of age limit or of the siz bf the
league have been decided, but It the
probabilities are that recruiting will
be limited to citizens Of forty years old
and over.
q Invitations have been sent to the
presidents of the Federation of Citi-
zens' Associations. Board of Trade.
Chamber of Commerce. Retail Mer-
chants Association. Cosmos Club,
Metropolitan Club. Army and Navy
Club. Commercial Club, National Press
Club. University Club, Rotary Club,
Washington Society of Engineers. Rid
ing and Hunt Club. Medical Society and
Bar Association, and several others who
already have been in conference with
the Commissioners regarding the plan.
Odell S. Smith, chairman of the pub
lie order committee of the Board of
Trade, and NJ. A. Winter. president of
the largest rifle club in the District
were consulted by the Commissioners
and Maj. Pullman yesterday with re-
spect to the plans
Commissioner Brownlow said he
Evening star., 1917-04-05

wanted to make 1t plain that he ex-
pected no trouble of any sort in the
district. but he emphasized the need OF
preparedness and characterized the
proposed organization of the Home De-
Tense League as purely a preparedness
measure.
Evening star., 1917-04-05
To Be Ready for Call.

After the league has been organized 1t
is proposed that any police captain. II
necessity requires, shall be able to
summon to his assistance a certain
number of trained and drilled citizens
on a few minutes notice. If there Is
greater need for aid the entire mem
bership of the league. or of such groups
as are wanted. may be mobilized
through the precinct commanders on
the order of Maj. Pullman.
1t is pointed out that the league is
not to have any share in the particular
parts of the police defense of the city
that have been taken over by the mill
tary authorities. The league is to be
merely second line of police, available
for such service as the District or fed
eral authorities may require of it.
Details as to the methods of group
organization and recruiting are to be
announced as soon as possible after the
meeting tomorrow.
Evening star., 1917-04-05
ashton and Youthful Beauty

tile No forgotten in Little Folks Land The nest
fant the schoolgirl sister remembered with fashionable
youthful garments in artistic distinctive styles.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
Books 70 Read Free.

The State Of South Dakota owns
for your free use something like
$1,000 books. interesting. pleasant
reading that you may have merely
for the asking.
These books are in the Free
Travelling Libraries, and are loaned
through the Free Library Commits
sion. The only cost to a commune
ty is the cost of transportation from
and to Pierre. In Grant county
there are now three stations
at Milbank, Strandburg. and Troy.
Half the books are good fiction,
ten Of them interesting non-fction
and fifteen Of them for the children.
With q unsupported free library
on the state there is no reason why
every book hungry person in South
Dakota should not have books to
read this winter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
Dear Mrs. Rodgers:

Dear Mrs. Rodgers:
Received the socks that you were
kind enough to send to the soldiers
and / appreciate them very much.
They came at a time when they
were most needed; you see it was
our turn to do guard duty, that is,
guard the horses and guns and see
that the prisoners don't escape.
1t is very muddy up here after
the snow and it is turning very
cold, and as we will be walking
most all night and all day the socks
will keep our feet warm; and when
we go to France | suppose it will
be cold there and the socks will
come in handy. There are quite a
few fellows that received the socks
that you were kind enough to send,
so | suppose they will be all writing
and thanking you, but / want to
be one of the first, so | thank you
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
Corona

Mrs. Geo. Leib went to Aberdeen
Friday for a few days visit with her
brother.
Mrs. Frank Magoon and children
who had been visiting with the form
ers mother, Mrs. Gilmore, left Friday
for there new home near Glendale,
N. d.
Merrill Chapman from near Froid
Montana, was a caller in town Fri
day.
Mrs. Cody and daughter of Mime
apolis are visiting with the formers
sister, Mrs. Jim Needham this week.
Otto braves Of Wilmot was q cal
Ter in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs: +. H. Voigt returned
Monday from q visit with their son
Walter at Lennon and daughter
Mrs. Bohn at Aberdeen.
Galen Schumacher left Sunday even
ing FOR Minneapolis, where he viii
join the lsecond Mimi. artillery band.
Mrs. Gilmore was q Milbank caller
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and baby
motored TO Waubay Sunday to spend
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mohr took thei,
baby to OrtOnville Monday to con
suit Drs. Karn and BOlsta. ],
Ed. Horstman had the misfortune
to get his hand in q corn shredel
last week: he "a taken to the OttOn'
vile Hospital and we understand. Ed
will only have to loose two fingers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
Stockholm

Some of our young folks made q
trip to Watertown last Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Jas. Hedman OF Milbank spent
a few days here last week looking al
ter his interest on the farm.
The Mission meeting in the Free
Church was well attended. Rev.
H-rje OF Webster, and Rev. Ander-
son Of N. Oak. were the visiting
ministers.
A parcel shower vas given Miss
Ellie Johnson last Thursday evening.
a large crowd gathered and the
bride.to-be feceived many beautiful
and useful gifts. a delicious lunch
was served by the young ladies.
On Oct. 2lst occurred the marriage
OF Miss Ellen Berg to Mr.. Ephraim
Hallbepg at the home OF the bride in
Stockholm. 1t was a quiet home
wedding, only the immediate families
being present. The young people
went to house keeping at once on
Mr.. Hallbergs farm adjoining town.
On Oct. Both Miss Ellie Johnson OF
Stockholm and Mr.. Joseph Swanson
of Minneapolis, were united in mar
riage at the home OF the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis johnson,
north Of town. A large number of
relatives and friends attended the
wedding and the presents we're many
and beautiful. The couple will leave
Immediately for Minneapolis where
they will make their future home.
Miss Lille Berg spends . few days
In Milbank this week
Mr.. Hanpben Anton is visiting ut
the G.. p. Hedman home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
j. 5. {. Motor Mechanics.

There is an immediate and ur-
gent need for motor experts, auto
mobile mechanics and men of SINH
lar knowledge in the army. Apple
cants enlist as privates, but if quail.
flied, will be quickly advanced.
The pay is good and includes
board and clothes. etc.. in addition.
Applicants must be between Is and
45 years Of age. No particular
education is required. The physi-
cal examination is easy. Appli-
cants will apply in person at the
nearest Regular Army Recruiting
Station with a letter of introduce
ton from Robert D. Jones, Grant
County chairman of the United
States Training Camp Association.
He will be glad to furnish detailed
information to any person desiring
to enter any branch Of the Service.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02

The following from q Minneapo-
lis paper is in reference to a neice
Of Mrs. W.. s. Keeney Of this city.
The young lady visited here q
short time and has number Of ac-
q~uaintances in this section;
The fame Of "Pif Puff the So
ciety musical comedy recently pre-
sented 1t the Minneapolis Apd:tori-
UNI by the Junior Auxiliary of the
Woman's club. may be extended to
the ~battleline, somewhere in France.
Miss Grace Gerrish, theatrical
producer and originator of "Pihf
Puff has accepted an offer to
join the war service division Of
the Y. M. G.. A. as director of en-
'tertainments, minstrel shows, or
whatevar form Of amateur theatre
calls she may care to present. Miss
Gerrish. whose home is 1t &c West
Grant street. leaves Minneapolis
for New York today. She expects
TO sail for France within two weeks.
have given up my profession
to help the soldier boys play said
Miss Gerrish late yesterday. THE
soldiers are.in greater need Of a.
mnsement and. comedy than anyone
I'm going 10 help them
1AMAEHk2XANX&S no &&4&4Hw. rF% No. e
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
very much, and | will send you q
card if we are fortunate enough to

very much, and | will send you q
card if we are fortunate enough to
get to France. | have q lot of
friends in the east and they all
send me something but Appreciate
them more as coming from one
who is a stranger to me.
will try to give you an outline
Of the Battery. 1t is composed Of
235 men including the officers; and
there are men from all parts Of the
country; it sure is a mixed battery.
The guns are A.. Z. the heaviest
guns in the United States; the
name is Battery E. of the 18th
Field Artillery.
Wait until we get to France l
will send you back the Kaisers hat.
l will close now, thanking you
again for your kindness, | am sorry
l cannot thank you personally.
Thos. j. Cannon
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02

A SOCIALIST leader by the
name of Sugarman in Minneapo-
lis has been sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary for
standing. up the Kaiser rather
than for our American democ.
racy. In our own state the
twenty seven Hutchinson coun-
ty men who set out to defy the
republic have commenced to
draw in their horns, as q batch
of them have been convicted of
sedition. and only a plea for a
new trial has kept them from
the penitentiary, where they are
pretty sure to land sooner or
later. It is we'll to remember
when making faces at your I'm
Gle Samuel that while he is slow
to wrath he yet has q long arm.
At Mitchell another. socialist
leader, W. j. Head, has been
convicted of sedition and will
have to serve the state.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02

Miss Gerrish is enthusiastic over
the possibilities of her latest ''con-
tract.o
II may revise 'Piff Puff so that
it can be put on by the boys" she
said. They need comedy and
music, and they're going to have
it,
Miss Gerrish coached the boys at
Fort Smelling during the summer IN
their minstrel show.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
Appreciates Red Cross Work.

Following is q letter received by
Mrs. r. T. Rodgers, who had her
name on some Of the socks she had
knitted for the soldiers. Such let.
tiers as these should put a stop to
the malicious stories circulated,
that the soldiers do not get the
things that are sent them by the
red cross workers. or they have to
pay for them if they do get them:
Camp Robinson, Wise,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
THE HERALD-ADyANCE
Wv D0wNIE, Editor and Publisher
Entered at TIE Postofi1ce 1T Milbank
South Dakota - second class matter

AMONG the requirements
that the government has asked
of the press of the country is to
refrain from publishing the ar.
rivals and departures of ocean
going boats and the movement
of troops from one section of
the country to another, and the
necessity for silence on these
matters is obvious.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
SUPPLIES
DR.. ]. w. PAY
Bank Of Commerce Building

The time for the opening of school is fast approach
ing. We would call the attention of students to the
fact that | have a great variety of tablets and all other
school necessities. Come and look them over and get
prepared for your school work.
n. J. Bleser
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-11-02
Organized 1852

Thisaahk With the largest Paid in Capital & Surplus and
LAsgeat 1~hdivkiual deposits lboth time and demand) OF any
Bank "A Grant county. offers it, customers the very best OF
persosat baPeine sryicss andsss bsoldte protction Of al funds.
A. = aklsnt nsdestly eaHs Public attention to it,
lae "a Removable record q nfe and conservative Banking Of
1d1z1sss ysp1s "a y - tnpapggt1lnk Ifactok ii tbees dsye)op~
- ~ 1pgJokresso sMibauk sn6 Gssnt ceunty.
y. ~. President Z. Il. Benedict. Cashier
s2sssk csssendss !. Rrss LIN. s-sandsrsI Al4c.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21

ord a long statement In opposition to
the granting ef suffrage Senator
Catron. of New Mexico, asked con-
sent to have the statement published.
II Is an argument that woman suf-
frage, instead OF being q benent,
would be harmful to the country.
The subject OF prohibition as re-
lated to woman suffrage In taken up.
Data Is given to controvert assertions
Of suffragists that the liquor inter-
ests have defeated the suffrage cause
In several States. It 10 pointed out
that in fifteen States prohibition has
been adopted by mems votes.
The opponents Of suffrage seek also
to disprove the theory that II women
had the ballot better laws for educa-
ton and child welfare would be en-
acted.
1t Is set forth that the divorce
statistics are higher in States having
q tendency to suffrage than in other
States.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
OFFERINGS DUE
HERE NEXT WEEK
Attractions to Be Seen At
PIayhouses In the Near
Future.

In the happiest possible environ
ment, that of the romantic, bictur-
esque light comedy in which he ex-
cells, John Drew comes to the National
Theater for a week beginning next
Monday evening. The visits OF Mr.
Drew are always very welcome events
to local playgoers, and his present
engagement assumes added import
ance since he is to be seen in Major
Pendennis." the adaptation of Thack-
eray's "Pendennis," by Langdon Nit
chell, in which Mr.. Drew has been ap-
pearing for many weeks past at the
Criterion Theater in New York, and
the Blackstone Theater, in Chicago.
From the ThackerAy novel Mr..
Mitchell, who also adapted vanity
Fair" for Mrs. Fiske's use as Becky
Sharp" has chosen a coherent and in
teresting chain of incidents, emitting
none OF the dramatic events which
went to make Thackeray's favorite
story one OF intense interest, romantic
appeal, and, at the same time, gen
erously replete with fun and humor.
Mr.. Drew is surrounded by a no.
table company, including HeleR Mac
Kellar, Alison Skipworth, Helen Men
ken, Jane Houston, Helen Beaumont,
Edith Shayne, Mary Worth. Walter
KinRsford, Charles Kennedy, Edward
Phelan, John S. O'Brien, Harold West,
and numerous others.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
Gayety-Burlesque.

Solly Ward, a comedian we'll known
to the burlesque stage, heads the cast
OF "The Roseland Girls" next week
attraction at the Gayety Theater.
This company presents a two-act mu.
sical comedy, Love, Law, and Poll.
tics" Aiding Mr.. Ward in his efforts
are Tom Nolan, Murry Leonard, Frank
Stanhope, Shirley Lawrence. Augusta
Lang, Lynn Cantor, and Stella Wood
incidentally, entertaining specialties
will interrupt the action as follows
Dancing number by Wood and Wes
son: songs by "The Big Four Quar-.
tet;" Ballet of the Cards." Augusta
Lang and chorus. The entire second
act is laid in a region purporting to
be the border line between the United
States and the mythical country OF
PAvonia, where the only bullets ex.
changed are shafts OF repartee.
Among the musical numbers to be in
troduced are the following, in which
the chorus Of twenty girls is much in
evidence: "YuKa Hula" spiel, Spiel,
Spiel" and For Dixie and Uncle
Sam"
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
DON'T FUSS With \
MUSTARD PLASTERS !
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker
and Without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing mess of
mustard. flour and water when you can
easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness
with little clean, white Musterole.
Musterole is made of pure oil of
mustard and other helpful ingredients,
in the form of a pleasant white oint-
ment. Takes the place of out-of-date
mustard plasters. VIII not blister.
Musterole usually gives prompt re-
lief from sore throat, bronchitis, ton
silitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, neu-
ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches
of the back or joints, sprains, sore
muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted
feet, colds of the chest.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
Girls! Beautify
Your Hair and
Stop Dandruff
Hair becomes charming, wavy,
Iustrous and thick in
few moments.
Every bit of dandruff disap-
pears and hair stops
coming out.

For Is cents you can save your hair.
In less than ten minutes you can double
its beauty. Your hair becomes light,
wavy, fluffy. abundant. and appears as
soft, lustrous and charming as a young
girls after applying some Danderine.
Also try thls-moisten q cloth with a
little Dsnderine and carefully draw It
through your hair. taking one small
strand at a time This will cleanse the
hair of dust, dirt. or excessive oil, and
In just few moments you have doubled
the beauty OF your hair. A delightful
surprise awaits those whose hair has
been neglected or Is scraggy. faded.
dry, brittle or thin. Besides identifying
the hair. Danderine dIssolves every
particle of dandrun; cleanses. purifes
and invigorates the scalp. forever stop
ping itching and falling hair. but what
will please you most will be after a
few weeks use. when you see new hair
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair growing all over the scalp.
II you care for pretty. soft hair. and
lots OF II. surely get a S-cent bottle
Of Knowlton's Danderine from any
drug store or toilet counter and just
try it.-Advt-
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
WITH THE AUTHORS
Latest PubIIcans Reviewed for
Times Readers.

THE NEW REPUBLIC BOOK Selec-
tions Compiled by the editors Of the
New Republic. New York: Repub-
licsn Publishing House. Inc.
Being a sample of liberal opinion
in the United States from 1914 to
1916, as illustrated in the first hun
dred issues OF the New Republic mag
azine.
The comments cover a wide range,
in keeping with the world-shaking
events OF the period covered.
AS the editors remark in the pref.
ace, "this book is a collaboration,
and makes no attempt at complete
unanimity or logical consistency" this
feature serving to make the work
more interesting.
Numbered among the contributing
writers are a number OF names well
known to conservatives as well as
radicals.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
G. W. U. TO GIVE DEGREES
MId-WInter convoeation VIII 81
Held Tomorrow Morning.

Held Tomorrow Morning.
Twenty-Five students viii have degrees
conferred upon them by George WASH
ington University at the midwinter con-
vocation, to be held tomorrow morning
at IL O'Clock, in the assembly hall of
the Arts and Sciences Department. The
Law School will present the largest
number Of candidates-approximAIely ely
fifteen.
Rear Admiral Charles Herbert Stock
ton. U. s. N. retired. president Of the
university, will preside and will present
the diplomas. The invocation and bcne-
diction will be pronounced by Rev. II.
w. o. Millington.. The principal ad-
dress will be by william Allen WI
bur. dean Of Columbian College an ]
head Of the English department. who will
speak on Main Currents In the Shake
speare Plays"
Tomorrow viii be a holiday in all de-
partments Of the university. In the
evening. commencing at Sis O'Clock, the
QeorK- Washington University Players
will present The play "a Night or in
the assembly hall Of Central High
School Nearly 1000 tickets have been
sold
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
ORANGE EXHIBITION OPENS
Every Phase Of California Citrus
Industry Demonstrates.

SAN BERNARRINo. Cal, Feb. H.
Tho seventh national orange show
has opened here and for eight days
the orange will rule as king OF the
State.
Practically every phase Of the
citurs industry figures in the ex-
position There are features from
every section of the State, many
OF them costing thousands of dol
lars to create. The show Is housed
In two. mammoth tents, said to be the
largest In the country.
A packing house in the show viii be
ir full operation and carloads of
oranges will be packed and shipped
from the temporary plant to the mar
kets of the East
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
ID. A. r.

Independence Bell Chapter will
celebrate Washington's Birthday at a
special meeting at the home of Miss
Alice Herndon, the Woodley, on Co
lumbia road northwest.
The d. A. r. and the S. A. R. will
unite in q joint celebration OF
Washington's Birthday in Ne
mortal Hall at 1890 o'clock in the
forenoon. Elmer NJ. Wentworth, of
Des Moines, Iowa, president general of
the National Society, Sons of the
American Revolution, will preside at
the meeting and make the address of
greeting. The program will include a
reading from the state papers Of
George Washington.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
Events of the Past, Present,
and Future Among Washing
toms Organizations.
MASS MEETING PLANNED
Military Experiences on the Bor-
der Will Be Related on
Z Holiday.

Military experiences on the border,
special Washington's Birthday cele-
brations, suffrage sessions to consider
aid for the Government in case OF
war, and a peace meeting and a ma
tional convention in the interest of
avoiding war, are among the inter-
esting events scheduled for the near
future.
A mass meeting, held in the inter-
est of national affairs and recent suf-
frage victories, will be addressed by
the Secretary of War.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
AufI-SunraRe,

The District of Columbia Associa-
tion Opposed to Suffrage. Of which
Mrs. James w. wadsworth, jr., is
president, has arranged to hold a
bridge tea on Saturday afternoon at
2:45 o'clock at the residence Of Mrs.
Frederic L. HuidekOper, 1914 Eight
eenth street. The members of the
committee of Arrangements are Mrs.
E. Rollins Morse, chairman; Mrs.
William Phillips, Mrs. Charles II.
Davis, Mrs. Joseph NJ. Stoddard, and
Miss Josephine Patten.
The Washington times., 1917-02-21
League Of American Pen Women.
Twentieth Century Club.

The art section, which would meet
regularly tomorrow, has postponed its
meeting until February "a, on account
of the holiday. 1t will be held ar
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the
home of the leader, Mrs. Dayton
Ward, 1859 Columbia road. The sub
ject, "The Medici and Their Court Of
Scholars" will be treated by Mrs.
Frank Briggs. A cordial invitation is
extended to all members OF the club
who may be interested.