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The Washington times., 1917-12-18
XMAS CHEER FOR
FRENCH ORPHANS
FROM WASHINGTON

Fifty children OF French soldiers
who no longer have ''papas" have
been guaranteed a home for one year
through generosity OF Washing
tonians within the last five dSys.
This is the work done by the Father
less Children OF France" who opened
shop" a week ago at 1926 Connecti-
cut avenue Tor the sale of Christmas
cards for the benefit OF French war
orphans In all, this investment on
the part Of Washington represented
81 500
The poor and moderately fixed"
have done most OF the buying. Gov
eminent clerks alone, in combination
or individually, pledging 5000 worth
or home insurance for the bereaved
youngsters of France. On the day
the shop" opened. an old woman en-
tered and laid a $3.50 gold piece on
the table, saying that 1t was her first
installment on a years subscription
Of 5000. She had been carrying the
coin around for years, she said, as a
lucky piece"
The slogan OF the shop, Let the
orphans do your Christmas shopping"
seems to have found favor in the Dis
trict, for a steady stream OF buyers
pours into the headquarters. An
orphan child may be kept in its own
home for day for 10 cents: So will
keep 1t for a month, while 5000 will
do the same thing for a year. II you
guarantee the latter. you are given
the name and address OF the child
benefited.
Mrs. Harriet Wins!ow, OF IT1I Eigh-
teenth street northwest, is in charge
Of the shop, which contains many let
tiers from grateful little friends IN
France. The saop will close Chris.
mas Eve. II j. open until that time
from 10 to daily and from IL to .
o'clock Sunday
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
GREELEY'S go WEST"
LETTER LOST IN FIRE

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dee. IS.-Thc
original letter written by Horace
Greeley entitled, Go West YOUNG,
Man" was one Of the many Treasure
destroyed when the residence ~ 10
srph G. Butler, wealthy steel man
was destroyed here by fire.
The damage by IN" fire is estimated
at more than 5000. 900. valuable oil
paintings having been burned along
with autographs OF every President
from Lincoln 10 Wilson. A paIntInr
by Dctzille, depicting n battle scene
with extraordinary vividness. was one
Of the most valuable paintings lost
Mr.. Butler diu not disclose how no
nhtaincd possession OF the original
t.r.,lcy letter.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
FEFSFHEGSRNYil
LEAaNS SONG Of
KITcHENER'S men

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. 1s.-The British sang
IL first when Kitchener's army was
in the early stages Of its training
A British captain passed II along
to some OF his American officer friends
and now they are singing II down
here at camp with word changes TO
make It apply 10 the doughboyE II
runs:
"we are the American army.
The boys from the U. 3. A,
We cannot shoot we cannot march,
What bloody use are we?
But when we get to Berlin
The Kaiser he will say:
'Hoch. hoch. mein Gotti -
What a bloody fine lot.
Are the boys from the U. $ A.
1t goes to a. good old Americas
tune.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
SOLDIER ENDSLIFE
WHEN GIRL HELEFT:
MARRIES CIVILIAN

CAMP MCCLELLAN, Ala. Dec. 10
Investigation by a special board of
inquiry began today into the suicide
OF Pvt Charles X Kline. of Company
=. 115;h Regiment, who killed him
seis because the girl he left behind
him in HagerstOwn, Nd. married an
other fellow who did not go to war.
This theory is accepted here today
by the officers of his company. A
lieutenant in his company, to whom
he had told his story. stated that
while Kline sought TO maintain at all
times an attitude of cheerfulness he
was Respondent and had considered
suicide Tor some time.
Kline ate bis last meal at the home
OF tho undertaken who later prepared
his body for burial The body was
shipped last night to a brother, stan
Icy Kline, OF HaEerstown.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
DIMES and NICKELS NOW
CURRENT COINS IN FRANCE

WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDI-
TIOSARf ARMY, FRANCE. Dec. l..
The little old thin dime has taken
Its place in France. Likewise the
nickel but the car-farc coin hasn't
the ready circulation OF the dime.
In the American area Sammy in
sisted that his dime was worth half
a franc. and the French people now
accept II along with the French, Brit
lsh. Belgian. Italian. and Swiss coin
age. Actually the dime is worth
just n little more than the French 5O-
Genuine piere, and it looks about the
same. Both are worth slightly Iess
than the English G-pence. which get
by occasionally as a half-franc.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

has been below, with the largest drop
Of twenty degrees registered on De-
cember 10.
The snowfall for December, to date,
is the heaviest since 1909. A total Of
five inches has fallen so far this
month; in 1909. 2-10 inches were
recorded for the entire month. The
previous heavy fall for December
was in 1890. when ten inches fell for
the entire month.
While the Weather Bureau an
nounced today that the present cold
may be expected to moderate. begin
ming tomorrow. there is no assurance
that any marked rise In tempera-
ture will be experienced here. For
two days however, IL IL said, the
temperatures will be more nearly
normal. hs
Overcast skies are on schedule for
today, with snow fluriea
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
JALBREAKER BEATS WAY
ACROSS STATE SOCKLESS

TEKASIAH. Neb.- Dec. 1S.-with
feet frostbitten. and showing other
traces Of recent exposure to the
v Gather. Byron Faux. who sawed his
y az from the county jail at Tekamah
" as arrested at the home OF relatives
IN Council Bluffs. Bareheaded and in
his stocking feet, Faux beat his way
from Tekamah to Blair, Neb-, on a
freight train. At Blai he procured
q pair OF shoes and continued his
journey to the Bluffs He says he
does not know the whereabouts OF
his confederate.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
WAR BOARD NOW TESTING
HAMMOND TORPEDO

Tests are under way with the Ham
mond system of radio controlNof tor
pedoes, and preparations are being
made for tests OF the Hammond sys-
tenn OF aeropIane control of such tor
peGoes. the Notifications board re-
ported today to Congress.
These two systems may revolution
lie naval warfare
Money has already been provided
for purchase Of the radio control
rights, but it is contingent upon the
Presidents approval after tests have
been completed.
The development OF n "self-pro-
PEELED. oil-eIectric. armOred railway
car" has been given special attention
By the board.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
THE SERVANT PROBLEM.

In some respects l find It an al
vantage to have a stupid servant IN
the house" remarked Mr.. Dubwaite.
Why do you say that?"
Mrs. Dubwaite is kept in such a
state OF mind b. the blundsrs OF the
servant she forgets to call attention
10 my own shortcominEs."- BIrmIn=
ham Age Herald.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
BICYCLET UNBALANCED
BY WHIRLS, JUDGE RULES

CHICAGO. Dec. 1s.-In sentencing
Edmund Waller. veteran cyclist. to
nine months for burglary. Judge Nc
Goorty advanced the theory that the
whirligig life OF the six-day bicyclist
had . tendency to unbalance his mind
and directed a psychopathic examina-
ton
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
Finds It Doesn't Pay
To Go to Church Often;
Has Auto Stolen Twice

OKLAHOMA CITY. Dec. 1s.-It
doesn't pay to go to church-too
often. ]. N. McClelland went to
church in the morning; automo-
bile stolen; recovered. Went to
church same evening; automobile
stolen again. Police are still look
ing.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
WANTS s12,5oo FOR PRAYER.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-Graee N.
Trankla wants $1,000 for having
successfully prayed for Clarence c.
Burger. who. she says, put over a
S1.0OO.OO0 mining deal with the aid
of her supplicattone- She now prays
that court collect for he.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
SCIENTIST Amy cHApLAIN.

The FIRST Christian Scientist army
chaplain was appolnted today In the
person OF Edward W. Dtekey. Of
Boston. He was appointed chaplain
at large. with the rank Of nrst neu-
tenant. and was ordered 70 report %
the commanding general Of the TTth
Division. at Camp Upton. n T. ror,
duty.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

S. L.-Pareats may assist the chill
dren as the contest is educational.
Prizes have been confined to toys to
prevent the participation OF grown
ups other than to be OF assistance to
the children.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

both rhyme and a drawing, although
those who send both stand the best
chance OF winning. When the rhyme
or drawing Is exceptionally good.
II. F.-All communications should
be addressed to the Kubic Kid Editor.
Inc Washington Times, Munsey Build,
ing, Washington, d. {.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
THIS WEEKS KUBIC KIDS SHOPPING CONTEST is YOUR
LAST CHANCE TO WIN PRIZE.

LAST CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE.
Todays Tuesday TIMES advertisements will you where
to shop So will the advertisements the Wednesday,
day. and Friday issues If not already the win
here last chance
dollars 2500 worth that will be awarded those submitting
to the Kubc Kid Editors the best Kubc Kid
BOTH that tell Of the advantages of shopping
stores advertising in the columns of THE WASHINGTON TINES
Here still another eter-frOm Dwight Smeyhat speaks
itself:
Dear Kubic Kid Editors
81 thank your December TO-
telling had won Of shoes the Koitest For
months the first thing look for when getting evenings
is The Times. Yours truly DWIGHT SMILEY"
The Washington times., 1917-12-18

E. R.-The rules OF the con-
test are strict in one regard-that
the contribution must mention or H.
lustrate some article or store adver-
tised in The Times. II you will make
your suggestion submitted conform to
this one rule, you will come nearer to
being successful in your efforts to
win a prize.
The Washington times., 1917-12-18
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BEASTOCKHOLDERA AND
HAVE A VOICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF :
THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHICH
YOU PATRONIZE?
Something Must Be Done to Relieve Congestion. Are
You Willing to Help the Public and Thereby
Help Yourself?
The proposition is this:

The proposition is this y =
There good should
similar those New York and Chicago There why
they should be operating in this city.
being formed thoroughly satisfactory omnibus
and the has been laid before the Public Utility Commission
traffic problem relieving
probable that they will recommend Suburce because
of the short hau different directions Subwa take build and
omnibuSes be obtained in Jess
The of this public utility enterprise capitalist He
generally
buses considerable capital will be needed The public should
fail this purchasing the stock of this
Figures being obtained which base capitalization and
charged 1t probable that fares will be the be-
ginning But fair profit be derived the fare will
reduced If Stockhoder will less
trolley may
Washington profitable
sokhode would thus benefit The value of shares will dollars
stock will be limited 100 shares You be able
undoubtedly sufficiently
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B. D.-YOu do not have to send
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
CAMP DIX PRIVATES
lit CRESROOE next

The football team Of the 307th Ma
chine Gun Battalion Of Camp Dix, COM
posed Of all Delaware men, viii battle
with the ChesroolS Champs at the p, B.
and w. r. r. athletic field, Third and
Church streets, tomorrow afternoon.
This is the third game Of The season
for Chonrook, and all Of them have been
played against elevens reprdnting
Dlaware's military forces. The first
against the First Delaware Infantry
was won easily, 40 to 0, and while the
second, against Fort dupont, was harder
fought, Chesrook- came out with a de-
cisive victory, 1910.
The soldier boys viii arrive in VIII
mington at the F., B. and w. station
at about o'clock tomorrow afternoon,
and relatives and friends will meet them
there and escort them to the playing
Neld close by. 2
Headed by "Nippy" Hartman, one Of
the greatd't football players ever turn
ed out at Wilmington High School, and
who later shone on the gridiron Mt
Lafayette, the Pirates" as they are
known at Camp Dix will send down a
squad Of % men, enough for two teams.
IN addition there will be a number Of
other Delaware boys who will accom-
panv them, and large crowd will be
on hand to greet them aside from seeing
the game.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
A SWELL CHANCE.

There's one redeeming feature
about Heine zim's batting in the
world series. Even Helne will be able
to count Il up on his fingers.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

m. by Palo Axworthy. Rockland Farm
John D. Mack, b. g., by Petanrist, Cow
view Farm.
Event No. 3-Grace Michael ch. m
by Pan Michael, NJ. F. Hayden; Happy
j., blk. g., by Advance, Jr., Rocldland
FARM Handy Jim. br. g, by milne b
j. Writ Willis.
Event No. 4-Huguenot, b. g., by
Chimes, John zebley; Dora Thorne,
M, by Legatee, J. @. Boulden; Martin
lightfoot, b. f., by Binvola, Riversid,
Farm; Prelma, b. m, by Directum Speir
il #. Wallace; Jim Watson, b. g., by
Candy Chimes w. NJ. Caiswell; Hickory
Bill, b. g., Binzolla, w. S. Townsend.
Event No. 5-Shandon Bells, br. h.
by Chimes. David Ford; Director Wilkes
oh. g.. by Belmont Wilkes, p. S. Stanert
Brown Patchen, br. h., by Black Patchen
w. II. Lucas.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
ROURLESS Beats
OMAR KHAYYAM

LAUREL, Nd, Oct i9-Hourless, the
great son OF Negofol, redeemed him
self yesterday when he beat his old
rival, Omar Khayyan. In as fine a race
as was ever run. Hourless won by a
bit more than a length and covered
the mile and quarter in the remark
able time Of 2.02. which broke the track
record Of 2.03 as held by Short Grass.
Fifteen thousand persons cheered,
howled and yelled for minutes after
the race Staid business men and dig
nified folk Of the social world Joined
in the cheers. Never before was there
such a demonstration at this track.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
KNOCKING
ROCHESTER

Rochester. n. Y is called TO home
n umpires. The fellow who dEcOy-
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
HlCHLETS after POLYS
+. eleven AGAIN TOMORROW

Wilmington High School and Balti-
more Polys win meet in their annual
football game at Front ind Union
streets tomorrow afternoon. For the
last two seasons the teams have
played seoreless games. hence there
Is much interest in the game OF to-
morrow High. OF course, expects to
swim The game viii be called at
230 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
MERCHANDIsE SHOOT.

The Greenhil Trapshooting Club
will hold merchandise shoot at their
grounds, Sixth street and Cleveland
avenue. tomorrow and a number OF
the members Of the different clubs
are planning TO attend. The shoot
VIII commence promptly at ! o'clock.
and contestants can make entry up
until 4 o'clock. The shoot will con-
sist of 30 targets, in two events OF
90 targets each.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
MOOSE TO PLAY LITERARY.

Moose A. C. soccer team will play the
strong Literary club, Of Chester. on
the Viscoso grounds tomorrow after
noon. The team viii leave on the i.30
Darby car from Tenth and Market. The
team will consist Of Armstrong. Gal
lagher, Greenwell, Neal, Gilmore, Camp
bell White, Parkinson, Clark, Fern,
Stewart.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

eh. &. by Auster, DR.. Henry Garrett;
Torfrida. b. IN, by Admiral Dewey,
Riverside Farm; Linares, b, h., by Ii.
narro X H. Catlin; Little Lady, Sd, b.
m. by Colorado T.. T. O. DUPONT; Babe
Ailerton, j. c. Bouden.
Event No. 2-Ulenn. br. e., by North
cliffe, S. j. McNee; Helen Axworthy, ch.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
FIVE EVENTS ON CARD
FOR SATURDAYS MATIN

Five events are on the card for the
nineteenth matinee Of the Delaware
Horse Show Association, ON Saturday
afternoon, aH follows;
Event No. bill William, ch g., by
Prince March, IT, f. Lynch; Gillespie
Evening journal., 1917-10-19

cred This musf have had a grudge
against Rochester or he wouldn't
have made Il public.
This three-cushion billiard tourna-
ment would be more popular II fold
ing beds were provided for the
rooters.
Evening journal., 1917-10-19
ERS0POIlE "a
jI=s5ltf1AIIERXs(l m

Early reports indicate that Ohio
State is again ready TO Harleyize the
western conference.
Evening journal., 1917-10-25

5 BOTTLE COMPANY,
Evening journal., 1917-10-25
NOW IT'S YOUR TURNl

You mustb buy Liberty Bonds to provide those boys
with blankets they toss their too
Portable by night sleep frozen trenches shells
deal death from overhead.
with winter clothing freezing winds may forever
chill those dear warm hearts
with guns ammunition that they hight with
advantage that be given.
with good food that the pinch of hunger make
we-fed America has thought of them last
when they deserve be considered first
monthly income salary, individual
the least you should pay Liberty Loan pstalments.
Read again what those boys have subscribed
Evening journal., 1917-10-25

Think how little tenth of salary income
with their sacr6ces
Don't let their patriotism shame yours
They risk life for YOU
You simply loan money for them.
They may lose their lives
While every of your bac-h 40
in addition from Uncle Sam.
It's YOUR turn Come through
SUGGESTON-Every business house in Wilmington requested
to paste this page in display window
Actual Bonds of the End Liberty for sale
chased for cash in amount to ST. 900.
WHAT LIBERTY BONDS ARE
l. u S. Government 400 Bonds-the promise of the United
States the face value of the bonds
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-04-13
Degree Of Honor.

A delightful evening was spent Tues
day evening OF last weak, when the
little ones OF the degree entertained
the lodge members at an April fool
party. A seven O'Clock picnic supper
served in the dining room, after
which thu little folks disappeared and
a host OF brownies and Indians with
Charlie Chaplin much in evidence,
made their appearance. They took
possession OF the various Offices and
proceeded 10 entertain. After an in
teresting program Of song. music and
recitation, they put on the fancy
worktOf the degree team. which came
as a grand surprise to those present
and most Of all to the members of the
regular team. who enjoyed the way
the little folks vent through their
parts, not making a mistake from
start to finish.
The next meeting Will be on April
II, when new member, will he ~lnitiat-
ed. All members are requested t. be
present. Reporter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-04-13
Local and Personal Paragraphs

For Dry Cleaning and Pressing,
Phone No. 1872, Sig Bergman
Mrs. Robert Cross left last Satur-
day for a visit to friends at Roscoe
Lots in the West End addition
are selling like hot cakes.
Mrs. Robert Lewis Of Sisseton, is
making a visit to friends at Nor
ris. MINI.
M. A. Melcher, who has been
working at the new court house for
several months left for his home at
Hopkins, Mimi, Saturday.
Peter Hubert, one Of the cigar
makers employed in the Nelson ci-
gar factory left for St. Paul last
week to enlist in the army.
Harmony Rebekah lodge will en-
terrain the Rebekah degree team
from Wilmot next Monday evening
when the visiting team will confer
the degree upon candidates.
Mrs. Guy Stafford and two child
rem leave this week for their home
at Lewistown, Montana, having en-
joyed a visit of several weeks at
the John Stafford home.
70 have a good garden one of
the frs. requisites is to get the
right kind of seeds. We carry
a large variety Of garden seeds
from the best seed growers in
the country.-Thirsk Brothers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-04-13
Twin Brooks

Dan fllhert was a business caller
in MllIank one day last week.
Mrs f, w. Meyers was quite sick
last week but Is better 1T TINS writing
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ". Matteson
spend easter at Summit with relative !.
Miss Esther Schafer spent Eas'er.
with home folks at Migbank.
Miss Maud Johnston returned to
her school at Aberdeen Sunday.
Mrs. +. +. Roberts was quite sick
the latter part OF last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Meyer spent
Easter With relatives in Twin Brooks
Mrs. II. II. Engebretson came down
from Mllbank Saturday afternoon for
a few days visit With her aunt Mrs. f..
+. Roberts. returning Wednesday ac-
c%omuanied by Mrs Z. +. Roberts
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs John Bohn, Sunday.
Miss Hazel Brown took ia the teach
ers examination at Milbank last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Royce Sharf we're
shopping in town Saturday.
Mrs. w. G. Roberts went to Mil
bank Tuesday to have some dental
work done.
A. r. Bohn was a business caller
in Milbank Wednesday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-04-13

Cards from the family Of w. F..
keefe at Opheim, Mont, announce
the arrival on April Sd of Clayton
Jean Keefe, a 10 ID. son. Mrs.
keefe will be remembered here as
Miss Zillah Brown, a teacher in the
city schools.
Mr.. +. j. Paddock and daughter
Miss Jennie were called to Big
Stone Tuesday morning by the ill.,
ness Of Mrs. +. Bentley, who had
been suffering with tonsolitis,
which had developed into a serious
condition.
WARNING The man who took
that chicken is known. The bur
lap bag in which it was carried off
can be produced in court. The
clergyman who had chicken for din
ner the following Sunday may be
summoned. If this case ever
comes up for trial it will excite
more comment than anything that
has happened in Milbank for a
good while. Peter settle it.
UNOHOO
As we have cried Hail, Repub-
lie Of Russia..' May Providence
speed the day when we may also
cry, Hail Republic Of Germania.'
Then would be FASTENED the day Of
peace, and it would be a lasting
peace. For the earthquake that
shook the ear from his throne has
been felt throughout Europe, and
the crowns Of the Kaiser and the
young emperor Of Austria are not
as ecure on the emperial heads as
they We're before the Russian people
threw off their bondage. When
the people Of Germany come into
their own the blood of their chill
dren will not stain the fields of the
continent that a few autOcrats
may have a place in the sun.
Or. A. T.. Clough, a we'll known
physician, Of Madison. S. d., was
a visitor in Milbank over Sunday,
as the guest Of his neice, Mrs. E. E
Emanuel. DR.. Clough is n of
the prominent Odd fellows Of the
state, a past grand master Of the
order, and since the organization
Of the board Of trustees Of the Odd
Fellows home at Dell Rapids some
seven years ago, he has been chair
man Of that board, being elected as
the official head Of that beneicent
charity each year by the South Da-
kota grand lodge. Dr.. Clough was
on his way to the Minnesota cities,
and took the opportunity to spend
the day with the Emanuel family.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-04-13

Mr.. and Ms. S. Y. Mckinney
who had spent the past four months
with the C. E. Mills family return
ed to their home at Arnolds Park,
Iowa, last Monday.
See Paul Kohler at once for that
garden-lot in the West End addi-
ton Of Milbank. You will make
the price of the lot in two crops of
potatoes.
H. I. Thompson, travelling audit
or for the empire elevator, was in
town Tuesday. He thinks the
northwest should get into a patri-
otto spiret and raise a big crop this
year.
The ladies Of the w. r. C.. wish
to extend a vote Of hearty thanks to
all who SO generously helped us at
our convention dinner, and especial
ly do we thank the ladies who help
ed us in preparing the same.
Wasn't that just like a woman?
Miss Rankin sobbed she didn't
want to vote against her country
and didn't want to vote for war
SO she threw a fit. Oh. you mar
rled men know just how she did it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Golfer and
daughter Phillis, left for their new
home in Minneapolis Tuesday.
The Misses jeanette and Alice re-
main in Milbank until the close Of
the school year.
G. p. Nash, Of Minneapolis, un-
Gle Of Mrs. Geo s. Rix, who had
been out in California during the
winter stopped off in MlIbank the
first Of the week to visit his neice.
He was on his way to his Minneso-
ia home.
DR.. Flett reports a baby boy at
the Frank Gill home southwest of
town, one at the Mark Porter home
Saturday, and one at the John BONN
home Easter Sunday. The stork
knows there are a lot Of boys need
ed it we have to fight the Kaiser.
Four carloads Of the wooden furn-
iture for the new court house ar
rived this week, and it is being
placed in the various rooms as the
rooms are finished. The steel
furniture has already been placed
in position.
Miss Averill Amsden, who had
been spending the easter vacation
at her home here, left Wednesday
to resume her studies at the Yves
leyanan university at Mitchell.