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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24

constructor: Lieutenant Arthur
Furer and Assistant Naval Con-
structor. Lieutenant C. Sherman
Hoyt.
After a brief wedding trip Lieu
tenant Commander Marks and his
bride will live In Washington.
where he has been stationed since
he resigned from the vice presiden-
cy of the Goodrich Rubber Com
pany, of Akron, Ohio, to give his
services to the government.
Col. and Mrs. John Temple Graves,
Of New York, Washington and At
lanta, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Laura, to Frederick
Tomkins, OF New York and Tomkins
Cove-on-the-Hudson
Miss Graves made her debut in
Washington two years ago and is
well known in New York, Washing
ton and Atlanta
Mr.. Tomkins is the son Of the Hon.
and Mrs. Calvin Tomkins, Of New
York and Tomkins Cove, and Is now
awaiting his commission in the avia-
ton service of the country at Mount
Clemens. Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Durant have
as their guests at the Cordova Mr..
and Mrs. Earl A. Burton and their
infant daughter. Christine. Of Porto
Rico. Mr.. and Mrs. Durant also will
have as guests their sons, William
Wilson Durant, of New York, and
Capt. James Maxwell Durant, Of the
Augusta Military Academy.
Capt. Richard Douglas. U. s. R.. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Douglas, OF
this city, and Miss Madeline Dabo,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Dabo.
Of Brooklyn, will be married today at
the Arbuckle Institute, Brooklyn. A
reception will follow at the Margaret
Hotel.
Mrs. ". V. Bailey and Temple Bailey
are among the recent arrivals at Del
Monte. Cal.
At her Monday talk this morning on
Public Questions" Miss Janet Rich
ards will give the usual December re-
view of the worlds work for the past
year, with special emphasis upon the
! principal developments concerning the
| European war during 1917. She will
! also discuss the vital question Tor
/ America and her allies, Are We Win
ming the War;" The lecture is given
at the Knickerbocker Playhouse, be-
ginning at 1915 o'clock.
Cards have been sent out by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bartholomew G. Louden an
nouncing the marriage on Monday
! evening. December II. OF their daugh-
ter, Miss Emily Waterman Louden, to
Mr.. John David Shivers. OF Los An
geles, Cal. and Huntington. Ark, at
st. Mary's rectory. Alexandria, by the
Rev. Father Kelly.
Mrs. George Barnett, wife OF Mai.
/ Gen. Barnett. U. s. NJ. c.. will not be
| at home this afternoon.
The Congressional Club will enter
tain informally at tea on Friday aft
| ernoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
eight D. c. FAMILIES
Still NEED $1,000
Associated Charities Send Out Ap-
peal on Last Day.

On the eve Of Christmas, eight Of
the fourteen charitable Christmas OPP
portunities made public by the Asso-
ciated Charities with an appeal for
aid remained to be filled. Officers of
the organization declared last night
that close to $500 is needed to bring
happiness for Christmas to these
homes.
Opportunities Nos. 4, Z, 10. u, 10 and
Il have been filled. Whether WASH
ington, on the last day, while hurry
ing through the stores bent upon
enough to give the small amount
necessary is the question, officers Of
the Associated Charities asked them
selves last night.
Many checks for large amounts
have been received since the list of
opportunities was published. but
among The greatest of all gifts was
one of 50.
Nicholas and Louisa, two little chill
dren, poor themselves, and at best
only fairly clothed, came to the So
cial Service House, 923 H street
northwest, and left this sum as their
Christmas gift to those in greater
need than themselves.
Many days were spent in gathering
chestnuts and selling them in order
to gather the money.
Rent must be paid, fuel furnished.
food and clothing given to those who
are In the lists made public, and an
urgent appeal for help before Christ
mas was again made last night by
the institutions officers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
MONDAY, DECEMBER "a


The morning OF this day is unfavor-
able, according to those who read the
stars, for Neptune, Saturn and Venus
are all adverse. Later Jupiter and
Mercury are in benehc aspect.
In this day there is q sign supposed
to bring sadness and retrospection to
women, especially to those no longer
young.
Over the sea Neptune frowns and
dangers are indicated. Storms as well
as foes are to be expected.
This is not q particularly favorable
date for social entertainments OF any
sort, owing 10 the sway, which is de-
pressing and likely to dampen the
most buoyant Of spirits.
In the evening there is q sign bene-
fetal for writing of every sort. Agree
ments or contracts made under this
influence should be most fortunate.
Venus gives little encouragement of
gain TO restaurants and hotels today,
as the stars appear to foreshadow
much activity and work for little prof
it
University heads and teachers should
benefit from the planetary rules this
week. for it seems to promise hono-s
and recognition.
This Is a most unlucky rule for
theaters. concerts and entertainments
for which admission Is charged.
While 1918 seems to promise much
applause for actresses. it brings un-
friendliness on the part Of the public
for young actors
Canada faces a period OF CONNER
cial expansion and prosperity. hut Sc
rious political troubles again are fore
told. These will be due partly TO mis-
fortunes in Great Britain.
In the United States social problems
will develop before spring which will
be Of national concern, the seess de-
clare, and with the great increase In
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
Christmas Conservation
H.. Candy

Boys and girls Just must have candy
at Christmas. And most people make
holiday candy at home. But how
about making candy that doesn't con-
tain any sugar. Impossible. you say.
Well, here are a few recipes that will
enable you to have plenty OF Christ
mas sweets and still cooperate with
Mr.. Hoover.
Chocolate Dainties.
Put through the meat chopper one
half cup each Of dates, figs and nut
meats. Add one tablespoonful grunge
Juice. q little grated orange peel and
one square of melted unsweetened
chocolate. Mould into balls and roll
in chopped nuts This mixture may
be packed in an oiled tin. put under
a weight until firm, then cut in any
shape desired.
0ld-Fashioned Molasses Candy.
Two cupfuls u pinO molasses. l
tablespoonful vinegar, 2 tablespoonfuls
Il ounce butter substitute. IL level
teaspoonful baking power, l teaspoon
full vanilla or ginger extract
Put molasses. vinegar and butter
into q saucepan. Bring to a boiling
point and boil, stirring all the time
until the mixture is brittle when
dropped into cold water. Stir in bak-
ing powder and extract and pour into
a buttered tin. When nearly cold pull
until glossy. Cut into small pieces
and lay on a buttered plate or wrap
in waxed paper. Sufficient for one
pound Of candy.
Popcorn Candy.
One cup syrup. 4 tablespoonful vine
gar. 2 or 8 quarts Of popped corn.
Boil together the syrup and vinegar
until syrup hardens when dropped in
cold water. Pour over freshly popped
corn and mold into balls or fancy
shapes for the Christmas tree. Little
popcorn men will please the children.
Mark in the features and outlines with
melted chocolate
Either honey. maple syrup. nolasses.
white cane syrup or corn syrup may
be used
Capitalized Fruits.
Use your own preserves. Peach,
pear, apple. ounce or watermelon rind
will do. Drain from the fruit all
syrup possible. Cut any size desired
and dry in the warmer or a very slow
oven. When dry enough not to be at
all sticky. pack in layers with wax
papers between. This fruit may be
used for dipping in bitter chocolate
for bitter sweets.
Fruit Paste.
Put through the meat chopper
enough cherry, peach or ounce pre-
serves to make a half pint with the
Juice. Heat fruit and add two table
spoonfuls Of gelatine, previously soft
ened in a very little cold water. Stir
well. and continue stirring until 1t be-
gins to cool and thicken. then pour
into oiled dish to make a layer one
inch thick. Let dry slowly and place
in box with waxed paper between the
layers. A mixture Of dried aprlcots
and dates may be used for this paste
Wash apricots and soak over night in
enough water to cover. Pour on
water. bring 1t TO a boil. pour over
apricots and let stand until cool.
Bitter Sweets.
Melt unsweetened chocolate In dsu-
BILE boiler. Keep just warm enough to
prevent qualification. Then with a
silver fork dip dates. cahdied orange
peel or crystallized fruit into the mix
ture. See that each piece is completely
coated. then remove to piece OF waxed
paper to harden.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
Democrat Wins Legal
Right to Goyernorship

Fhoenix' Ariz.. Dec. 25.-Ending a
bitter political fight Of more than a
year. the supreme court OF Arizona to-
DAY handed down a decision holding
George w. p. Hunt is legally governor
OF Arizona. The decision displaces
Thomas Z. Campbell. who has been
acting governor since January q. 1877.
Campbell, Republican, claimed the
guoernatorial election a year ago.
hunt, Democratic incumbent. con-
tested. The lower court gave its YER
dict to Campbell and Hunt appealed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

New York. Dec. 23.-The follow
ing Washingtonians are register
e6 at local hotels:
Navarre-E. S. Borland, 8. J.
Williams.
Marlborough. z. Carroll, ]. H.
Di Stefano.
Woodward-E. z. Gam.
Martha Washington-Miss Hag-
gard. Miss N. Robertson, Miss c.
Stimson. Miss NJ. Stimson.
Herald Square,. F. Hannah, o.
Rosen. /. Skogland. H. l. Volker.
Flanders-G. r. Hawkins.
Park Avenue-L- Mendez.
Grand-Mrs. G. Sacrey.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
German Mining Expert
Imprisoned at Lebanon

Lebanon, Pa, Dec. 23.-John Alex
ander. a native of Germany, and re-
puted graduate of the University of
Berlin, is a Federal prisoner in Leb-
anon county jail, charged with be-
ing an enemy Of the United States
who has furnished valuable informa-
ton to the German foreign office.
alexander Is charged with having
offered his services to the German
Consul at Philadelphia when Presi-
dent Wilson declared war on Ger
many, and that, as a mining expert,
furnished much. valuable information
which was later unearthed by Secret
Service men IN New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
Hope for Ireland Key
OF Plunkett's Addres,

Dublin. Dec. 25.-In a speech here
tonight In which he dealt with the
probable results OF the Irish Conven-
uon. Sir Horace Plunkett, chairman
OF The convention, was hopeful for
the future He said that, while he
was unable as yet TO promise a unani-
nous report, the convention had
agreed on so many points that e
would certainly leave the Irish ques-
ton better than it had found Il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
Law Reporter Company
Gives Bonus to Workers

In accord with a practice inaugu-
rated last year. the law Reporter
Printing Company, through the man
ager, Frank B. Crown, distributed
among the employees of the firm a
substantial Christmas gift in the
form OF a cash bonus.
Last year gold pieces were distrib-
uted. but the Federal Reserve cur
rency this year found just as hearty
a welcome among the employees.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
jlS I5IHjii2

The well-known, tried and re-
liable p enc r at l n g preparation,
Mothers Friend" Is prepared espe-
ctally for mothers. Il Is a natural
aid TO nature in its work and Is
absolutely and entirely safe. BY its
use the abdominal muscles expand
easily when baby Is born and bear
ING the period are avoided. Moth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
German Spy
Shot by u. S. Troopers

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec 5.-Troopers
OF the Seventh Cavalry patrolinz the
border near Yslets, east Of FL Paso.
tonight are reported to have killed
a man, believed to be a German epy.
who was attempting TO cross the Rio
Grande into Mexico.
Maps and important documents were
found on the man, according TO re-
ports received here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24

er's Friend" has been used by
of women for three gem
erations and no woman should fail
to apply it night and morning. Get
q bottle today from your druggist
and write for illustrated guide
book. Motherhood and the Yaby."
II Is free. Address The Bradfield
SeE9iator co, Dept. N, 800 Lamar
Building. Atlants,-ea.-Adv,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM

By the United States Marine Band Or
chestrA, William II. Santelmann. leader, at
Marine Barracks this afternoon at 80
O'Clock.
March. The Worlds Progress" Herbert
Overture, William Tel" ............ .Rossini
Serenade. Los Millions d'Arlequin". .Drigo
Flute solo. Sixth Concerto. =. .DemorssemAn
Musician Robert Seel.
Waltz. The Beautiful Girls Of VALENCIA
Observation-Disclosures. .Morena
Suite, 'Hungarian'' ................. Hoffman,
The Star Spangled Banner
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
CAPT. MOORE ON VISIT HERE.

Capt. Grover E. Moore, U. s. A.,
and wife are. visiting at the home, Of
Mr.. and Mrs. william ]. E. Greevy,
parents of Mrs. Moore. Capt. Moore
is instructor in the school Of. arms,
Camp Les, Petersburg. w -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
u. S. Leases Hospital.

Lakewood, n. J., Dec. B-The
Lakewood Hotel has been leased by
the government, it was announced to-
day. 1t will be used as a hospital
for convalescent soldiers.
The building will Accommodate be-
tween 5000 and 1000 persons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-24
HOROSCOPE

The stars incline. but do not compel. "
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
HONORS IN GOLF
TOURNEY MAY Be
DECIDED SUNDAY
sTREATOR TEAM SHOULD COZ
HoNoRS-RED CROSS RECEIVE
$50 FROM ENTRY FEES-Deth
PARK GETS NEXT ToURNA-
MENT.

Honors in the Illinois Valley COLL
tournament. held at the Ottawa INKS
during the last three days, are SIM
undecided owing to the fact tAat
Stroator. winner OF three games, has
not met the Marseille5 team. They
were scheduled to play Thursday but
the rain caused the postponement OF
the game. Ottawa was defeated by
q score of II to by Streator. Since
Ottawa defeated Marseilles, and
Strcator defeated Ottawa, the golfers
from the city south OF here should
have little trouble in beating the club
'weilders from the Marsattawa links.
Neither were in honors in the in
diyidnal play decided. PlrKey, Of
Streator, was leading by big margin
over Cherry of the same club when
the rain stopped their game. The con-
test will probably be staged Sunday
The entrance fee of the tournament
amounted to $50, which will be di
yided equally between the five clubs
and be given to the Red Cross.
Deer Park was chosen as the place
for holding the 1913 tournament and
the officers of the Deer Park Country
club were chosen as the officials OF
the Illinois Valley Golf association.
The Kewanee club will be invited
to become member CT the associa
ton, taking the place of Joliet
In Inc tournament at Ottawa th'
Massatawa Country CLIO dld uCt iar'
very we'll. The team was beaten b
near Park ami Ottawa.
III The individuals, Rev. w. @ In
TN wa the only MarseilLes player t
eaity oil prize, he receiving raj
o. solf stockings. III - 'n'S
man II, a4,tsaaas- IA. .iauen went naN
10 defeat a, dse LANDS Of Mayor V
sineton, as Slrcator, | ~.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
The five leading hitters in the majo
LENS READY TO
FALL TO BRITISH

London. June 30-Lens. the Ger
man fortress in Northern France lies
today virtually at the mercy of the
British. The war Office In its official
report at noon stated that the recent
British operations against Lens have
resulted In the advance OF a mile oy.
'er front about four miles wide
A series of powerful fortified Ger.
man positions along both banks Of
the Souchez river covering Lens, were
stormed by the British forces.
Despite the fury of the fghtine
around Lens the war office says that
ten British losses have been slight
On the other hand the Germans sui
fered hevay losses due chiefly to the
violence Of the British bombardmen,
ana the accuracy given to British ar
tillery by their preponderance In the
( air.
Field Marshal Haigs men In the
Lens sector have been fighting with
traditional British gallantry. Al
classes Of troops have been takinl
part In the violent onslaught.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
SPORTS
SCOOP
BACK TO NATURE WITH ANNA
ROSE.
+++ ++++++++++++++++4++S++s

BACK TO NATURE WITH ANNA
ROSE.
You can live in your beautiful city
Enjoy each separate charm;
III stick to the dear old country.
III live all my life on the farm.
You can go every night to lecture
Hear men use big Latin Words,
But III stay in the open with nature
And iisen to sweetvolced birds.
You can dress in the height of fash
ion
Silk dresses and gowns by the ton;
But ri 90 round in calico
And have my share Of the fun.
You may live in your hot smoky city
With factories by the score.
With streets of stone and asphalt
To walk--They make my feet sore
You can go every day TO the movies
See pictures dance before your
eyes,
But the glrls raised in the country
They make The dearest wives.
You pay a high price for your eggs
And buy your milk every day,
But m milk cows and feed chickens,
And gather the eggs they lay.
You may 90 to your afternoon parties
III lie in the shade of a tree
And il you don't think I'm happy,
Come out on the farm and see.
Anna Rose.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
COLLEGE GIRLS AID IN
CONSERVATION PLAN

Portland. Ore. June So Women
students Of the Oregon Agricultural
College are spending their vacations
helping to show the home folks how
to economize in the production. use
ana preservation of food and in the
use OF partly worn clothing To pre-.
pare them for this work a special
course in emergency methods" was
Instituted two weeks before the end
OF the term The girls were taught
how to use to best advantage home
grown, loweost staple foods and still
maintain the food requirements.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
PLAYING THE FIELD
BY Jack Veiock,

the few games in which he has worked
but as regular he probably will be
found a weak sister
Whatever the standing of the Bos-
ton club may be when they hit the
road for the second long trip. the cut
come of their invasion will be watch
cd with the keenest interest by the
fans for If the Red Sox staff is going
to crack, as predicted by so many OF
the critics. the coming road trip will
ae ,le iocica laee for the crash
One tntEg bl favor OF a stubborn
ashi q the pat of the Bostonese is
Tile ndominabe confidence of every
one ,onneHed a-h the team, from
presiden, Halrl France down to the
mascot Those Sox 'iave met with
1uace often hat they cant IN
aor2aHo what imp" or hard 60
Werref .ar Manauer?
',.@ tHla lrly Uuiahan's las,
season as mana of the piratests-~
Barrie i}reyN hasn't limited that
he Is oontempla g change. and as
H0ney doesn worry often deal in fl
futta for puhncaiion he would
prQba bly, snswaF the direct question
vlth ome remark about the high cost
o, roles IN cheese
He tine ways have it that Callahan
win probably resign" at the close OF
the present season and that Honus
. WaSnaf will be- ramed manager of the
club
THAT Wagner returned to the Pi
rates Hith the understanding he was
80 be- glade manager is improbable
for lionus is not that kind of a man
The big Dutchman is kindly, and, il
anything. lit sentimental. He Is
not the kind Of man who would
horn his way into the shoes of an
other.
YET the fact remains that Honus is
immensely popular, and as manager
of the Pirates his popularity would
be even greater, for he is still capable
of playing ball Whether or not he
would consider the managerial berth
is another question:
But the wags have 1t that way, and
sometimes The wags are dead right
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
Cheer Up.

Come up smiling, laugh and grin,
cheerfulness is not sim The past is
gone, the presents here; bear your
worries with some cheer. Come up
smiling. LIES too great to waste your
time cursing fate. DO the best as
best you can. and you will be happy
man.--Abe Levy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30

Games Today.
~. Louis at Chicago.
Cincinnati nj Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30

MATTER or OPINION.
}y J AfI< VElOCk

Give me the heavy hitting game.
A ball fan said one day,
Il love to see 'em soak the pill
And hit ii far away
"A pitching duel" the fielder cried,
Makes fielding quite sublime
For all we folders have to do
Is pass away the time"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
Brazil immensely Rich.

Brazil Is immensely rich, and the
minerals are very considerable and
valuable, comprising gold, silver, iron
diamonds, topazes and other precious
stones.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-31
TRUCK DRIVER Is
BIGARMY FACTOR

COLUMBUS, N. W., March So
Less picturesque but more efficient
than the oId.time civilian "mule skin
ner" of the army, the civilian motor
truck driver has found place in the
United States army
When Gen. Pershing's troops were
In Mexico the motor truck drivers
would roll into Columbus covered with
alkali desert dust. their rifles strapped
beside the drivers seat in leather
boot. They have been called the I'M
sung heroes of the Punitive Expedi-
ton Driving over hundreds of miles
of mountain road. risking Mexican
snipers and making night drives with
out headlights, the drivers of the gas
hogs" won their place.
Upon the return of the Punitive Elk
petition many of these truck drivers
were dismissed, given transportation
and sent back home. They came to