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The Washington herald., 1917-04-21
North Capitol M. E. SSR, 4SB I ( SIS. GAriISt T%.
REV. WILLIAM HARRIS, Pastor.
Preaching by pastor. II a. m and 5 p. n
CALVARY
BAPTIST.

BAPTIST.
Metropolitan Baptist s1TTT sTTTETs sER Yn 4
JNO. COMPTON BALL Pastor.
Preaching services at II and 7AS
Grace Baptist PASTOR Paaah F. AND ". Johnson e nj
\ ll0o-"UniTersal Liability"
7:E5-"Noah Gets Drunk" Baptism
Hear Rev. II. /. Stewart on THE MAN WHO
BLUsHED WHITE" at Second Baptist Church.
eth st. and Va ave. Se., p Baptisms.
GODS DEALING WITH NATIONS" at H.
and THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES" TslS, viii
be the special subjects Of Rev. Jno. E BrgEs al
Fifth Baptist, 81 and sta sw. Special music.
Welcome.
E. Hez Sven announces the Boy Preacher, i
years old, Rufus Wilson Holder of Baltimore
beginning Tues. night, April 18th, o'c. Z Hez
Sven breaches 4 baptiSes Sun, April = Cen.
tennial Bapt, On. eth 4 Eye ne.
CHRISTIAN.
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Vermont avenue, north Of n street.
REV. EARLE WHITLEY, IL. D.. Pastor.
Bible school Q q N.
. Morning worship, IL q. N.
Special evening sermon at p. m: Shakes
peare," the Prophet -
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21

At p. m. tomorrow an evangelistic
campaign, under the auspices of the Ma
tional Evangelistic Ministers Alliance
of America, will hold a public meeting
at Mount Moab Baptist Church, Twentieth
street between l. and NJ streets north
west. Rev. DR.. Fantroy, pastor, will be
in charge.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-21

The Presbyterian Ministers Associa-
ton will meet at 1880 a. m, Monday,
April g, in the New York Avenue Pres
byterfan Church. when an address will
be delivered by Rev. DR.. John Mcdowell,
of Baltimore, on The Church and Evan
Eelism."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
QUOTA
NOT LESSENED
CHAIRMAN w. r. JONES REPORTS
THAT DISTRICT BOARD CANNOT
CONSIDER BORDER SITUATION.

No le~~ening NJ the Cameron county
quota ct 220 men can be- had ON rhe pres
ent draft. according "a Judge w. II. Jones.
chairman ~ the Cameron county board.
who ha~ Just returned fran Houston,
where he went to .~ee wheth q ur not re-
lIcf from the quota could lc urtu ned.
When the next draft. II tu 4I.. IVY made.
however. and the county quotas are fixed.
1T Dr. promised that the peculiar conditions
existing W border counties will ~ cOn-id-
cred a~ VIII the inquiry that ha~ been done
to this section both hy The drafting NJ it~
lest men and the exodus nf the poorer
cla~~c- to Mexico. These questions will
~ borne IL mind hy th, adiutaut general
and the quota viii bc Iehtencd accord
ingly.
With the return W. Judge Jones the local
board today commenced the consideration
Of claims for exemption pa both aliens and
dependents grounds. ID was announced
today that IN i~ expected that M findings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
Recruits Sought Now
For us. Land Army

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Oct. 3.-The National
Woman'- Farm and Garden Association
opened it, fourth annual convention in
this city today with IA attendance en-
bracing hundreds of women who are ac-
lively engaged IN the management Ut their
farms or who are employed ~ man
ayers of farms. directing the tilline II The
soil the raising of live stock or other
forms ~ agricultural business.
The original purpose ~ the association
was To- encourage women 10 take np out
door occupations. and to bring together
the rcih and the poor III their common love
for gardens. ~ dignity labor and -
widen the field tor women IN home ac-
Invites. The present convention Viii for
mulatc plans for the extension ~ the
membership 90 ~ fo include every woman
in America who wishes to int herself for
the land army whose business II viii bc
10 increase the supply II food during thc
continuance of the war. 10 conserve The
live stock. ~ increase the cultivation oi
grains and vegetables and 10 he ready. II
needed. 10 take the places 81 men ~ The
farms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
Party Merger is Aim
Chicago Meeting Today

CHICAGO. Ill. Oct. y. political
working agreement among the Prohibi-
tinni~t-. Progressive. Socialists. Single
Taxcr- and union labor - said ~ be the
purpose ~ \ conference called ~ meet
behind closed door II this city today.
While the prohibilionl-i~ and progressive.
are the leading spirit IN the movement the
plan would include membership " other
.'hheral'' clements. The plans also call
for the maintenance ot lolnt headquarters
in New York. Chicago and Pacific coast
and Gulf coast cities. They would work
through their separate treasurers along
harmonious lines for the election of ~
least forty selected congressman next
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
SCIEN OF
STATE RESPOND
STATES MOST EFFICIENT AGRlCUL-
TURiSTS REPORT FOR MILITARY
TRAINING FOR WAR.

COLLEGE STATION. Texas. Oct. s.
Foremost among those Texans who hay
responded 10 the call OF the national coIors
stands a group OF the states most 81
iicient agricultural scientists. The Texas
agricultural experiment station. alone. has
welded eight members OF it, regular work
ing staff 10 this cause. The following rc-
lceived notice To- report for military tram
ing September 10: DIR. Hubert schmidt.
veterinarian. married: Carl .Abcll. -cirn-
,tIiic assistant; T.. II. lIarr.uf. assistant
state chemist. and r. f.. kilhon. %~ienog-
'rapher. Preceding them. j. ID. Brown
architect. second %l.eutcnant ia The rcqu-
lar army. received notice 10 report 10 hi
regiment. now stationed IN the Philippines:
j. :. Mogiord. graduate assistant in plant
breeding. reported To the National guards
- reglmental sergeant major attached Ia
headquarters staff. and A. ID. Johnson.
graduate assistant IN plant pathology. re-
ported 10 hiS regiment ~ second lieutenant
in the regular army. Antoine krcnek. tag
clerk Ia the feed control service. enlisted
~ the navy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
Saluting A Habit
Now In New York

NEW YORK. Oct. 3.-The ~~alutins habit
> rapidly >prea ding among civilian New
Workers. Everybody doing IL. 1t might
seem sufficient that thousand 81 our sol
dier~ and sailors are bu~y cutting TIE
night hand away -manMl.' But Il i-n't.
The civilians are ardent Ml.tator~. Even
the ladl~e promenadlng Fifth avenue and
Broadway these war times NAV be- seen
>aluting each other. not with the ~iSterly
Kiss. but with = graceful sweep Of shape
~ arm. And boys who would never dream
of raising their caps, seem "a find salts
faction ~ compromising with the salute.
Where will IL end VIII il ever end.
ihe>e questions open up an alarming
vista 70 InoffenSiye people. ~ the day
coming when >~aluting will have taken u
fixed place IN our existence. when the Of
ice boy viii spring Ia attention when the
senior clerks assemble. and when the en-
will salute the boss when he On
tcr~. And also the day when the dones-
ne servant and mistress will Solemnlv rx-
change these courto~Ie~ before the break
fast egg makes it, appearance, And even
the miracle Of baseball players and fans
joining ~ such 4 tribute Of respcct. 10 tho
umpire N he appears on the field may
he Witnessed. II the war and the vogue
things military continues.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

lfyour skin is yellow-complexicn pallie
tongue coated-appetite poor-you have
a bad taste in your mouth-alazy, no-good
feeling-you should take Olive Tablets.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-a substitute
for alomel-were prepared by DR.. Edwards
after IL years of study with his patients.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arc a purely
vegetable compound mixed with olive oil.
You will know them by their olive color.
To have a clear, pink skin. bright eyes,.
no pimplcs, 2 feeling Of buoyancy like
childhood days you must get at the cause.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels like calomel--yet have
no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome consti-
patton That's why millions of boxes are
sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All
drprr;~+~ T.i-~ 80 - A-v~ -'~r.i- 49,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
ICatarrh of Stomach

? Mrs. Mary FenneIl, r. f. ID. 4, Pc
mona, Missouri, writes:
Il wish TO say a few words in the
praise Of Peruna. | have used II
with good results for cramps in the
stomach. Also found it the very
thing for catarrh Of the head. NJ
sister was cured OF catarrh OF stom-
ach by the use Of Peruna.'
; Mrs. 4. 7. Chomer. 60 East 42nd
St, Chicago, Ill, says: "ManaIin
best laxative on the market for liver
and bowels. very good for indigestion
and heart burn.
Those who object to liquid medi.
cines = secure Peruna tablets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

"Necl. We see said the bereft. 'it'- liz,
this. When We got marril. the wife an
we made mp cor minds ~ hiv' a quiet wcck
n hame the first chance We got. We're
iist hayin' it noo."-Tit- Bits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

7 A man recently bereaved Of his wife IN
ferviewed the minister about the arrange
ments.
when j. the funeralg'- asked the
clergyman.
Monday was the reply.
Monday. calculated the minister.
'That's a long time "a keep the body y
whole week"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03
Grocer Is GeueyuI--
Canadian Did II

LONDON. Oct. 3.-The rapid advance
meni of General Turner. who D. now COM
n = military romance. Formerly 4 grocer
and a militiaman in Quebec. he was made
4 colonel when the war broke out. AT the
age Of forty-Six he has Just been pro-
NOTED lieutenant general Ills active ~crv-
lee career j. very distinguished. I'm the
South African war H. wa~ severely
wounded. frequently mentioned ~ dis
patches and awarded the Victoria Gross.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

As their 'bit" toward conserving the
nations meat supply, the goods Of Gus
tavus Adolphus College have decided 10
eat cheese in place of meat one day aeah
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

Mr.. Myncrt q. Grecnleaf has been APP
pointed sales manager of the Columbus
Ind Gas Company IN place 81 her nus
band. who resigned IT, enter the military
service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

Houston by the end vi the week in order
that they may be passed upon and the
findings reported pack to the local board
in order that the men who are 10 be sent 10
Camp Travis October =, may be selected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

Mrs. Oelrich~. y leader IN New York So
ciety. i credited with having made $40
q 1000 IN two years. IN competition with
the clevere~t financiers in America.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

BY lifting three floor plankS in a new
motor truck seats are formed upon which
81 men can be- carried comfortably.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

llc I'll p. M. at the piano. What shalt
! .ing next, She-IIome. Sweet Home.
without any variation>.-Puck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

\ Philadelphia university professor has
invented q dust proof, fire-reSiSting glass
ease for museum specimens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

Faith l. not very plentiful, but the sup
ply equals the demand
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-03

Women are naturally credulous whe,
their portraits f%latter them.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
SHOTS FIRED INTO
 DUMMY IN COURT ROOM
FUR COAT WORN BY DEAD WOM- AN WHEN SHE WAS SHOT
 PuNCTURED BY BULLETS.

lola, Kas. May 1.-The district court room rang with reyel of shots today when in the trial of Roy Ard charged with the murder of his wire, Viola Ard, the fur coat worn by the dead woman when she was shot. wa placed over a framework and pune cured by bullets fired from varying distances.
 With the barrel of the weapon pressed against the coat, the garment became ignted. Six inches away the bullet made hole identical with the one which caused Mrs Ards death and there was no ignition. The dem Onstrahon was put forward by the de- fense and it was declared by them that it tended 10 prove the shot could have been fired from without the car. This the prosecution denies. Expert testimony filled the afternoon session of court and it was expected Ard would take the stand in his defense tomorrow
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
N ADOO OPENS LIBERTY
 LOAN CAMPAIGN
SECRETARY SAID IN SPEECH IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAKE THE
 PEOPLE UNDERSTAND.

Chicago. Ill.,, May 17.-William G. McAdoo secretary of the treasury began Ni- western campaign in favor of the Liberty Loan" bonds here with 1 speech before financiers, bank CTS and business men. Mr. McAdoo
 arrived at noon and was entertained at an informal luncheon at the Chi cago Club.
 In hts speech the secretary said 1t Vas difficult 10 make the country people understand that they were iu- yolyed in the most colossal war Of lll tines. He regarded it as a serious defect of democracy that it's people
 onld be aroused only after some grea: disaster 1t was no longer true. he said, that the 'best friends of the American people were the Atlantic and Pacific oceans" Submarines al ready had crossed the Atlantic and sunk vessels off American shores: wire ess telegraphy had enormously facilitated military operations on land and sea-au modern science had nui- lified space and no longer was the United States secure because of its isolation, he asserted.
 By prompt financial assistance to the allied governments we may be able 70 acquire quickly the needed supplies and mnitions of war rom the country which may enable the allies to gain q decisive victory before American oldier- may be sent to Flu rope. the secretary said The ljb- crty oan will keep the government Tn a position to help he allies. Men and women h9 bg- s 'ibercl bond win contribute m the most immediate and desrably helpful way 10 bring this horrible war 10 a quick conclu. sion"
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

as moderator eliminated himself at the outset by nominating pr. Menden- hall. Then Dr. Frank A. Hosuer of Chicago dispelled belief that the name of Dr Andrew C Zenos of Chicago would be presented, as some had thought by scconding the Il. mination of Dr. Mendenhall
 Dr. John M Carson of Brooklyn then nominated Dr. Chapman and appar ently struck a responsive chord when he said Dr. Chapman was the man who could do most toward bringing about a reunion of the two faGticns The nomination was seconded by Dr Joel E. Williams of Evansville. Ind.
 Just when and in what form the proposed reunion of the two church factions wi be preached, prominent men Cf tho assembly refused to pre- diet tonight Action looking to that end might be taken tomorrow, they said, and it might be delayed untI later during the nine-day eession of the assembly
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
RElCHSTAG ADJOURNS
 WITHOUT ACTION
REFORMS PROMISED THE GER MAN PEOPLE FAILED TO
 MATERlALIZE.

Copenhagen. Via London. May IT, The adjournment of the German reichstag for two months without ob- tainng from the imperial chancellor any satisfaction regarding the details of the governments peace program and without having made any prcg. ress toward the desired constitutional reforms, beyond acceptance of the proposals for greater representation for a few Overgrown reichstag dis trcts confirms the Associated Press predictions of nearly two weeks age of the course events would take The chancellor was able to deal ony with Generalitles in respect to peace dis
 tEsF0ns. bu t htr' seemed also able tll convince the great majority of the house, including probably the Scheide. mann socialists 0f the wisdom of his policy of saying nothing which would tend to call the Russian people to prosecute the war vigorously as a de tensiYe program, nor bar Germany from obtaining greater advantages through the political weakening of Russia
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
SAILING VESSEL WRECKED IN THE BEhRING GEA
OF NEARLY 15o MEN WHO WERE WITH THE VESSEL ONLY 2s
 HAVE BEEN RESCUED.

San Francisco, Cal May l7CThe three-masted ship Standard owned by Libby, McNeill and Libby, is a total wreck off Cape Constantine in Bepring sea, according to a message received here today by the naval radio station.
 Of nearly 150 men who were with the vessel only 29 have been rescued, according to the report.
 The vessel, which carried a large crew and many mon for the Alaska canneries, stranded at night May II. and was abandoned by the crew a day ater when heavy seas began to pound her to pieces.
 Five life boats, each crowded to capacity, were launched. One was picked up few hours later with % men. So far, according to the mes. sage received today. none of the re maining boats have been sighted.
 The Standard, q ship Of 1,46t net tons. left San Francisco April ' for Bristol Bay, Alaska The message received here was sent cut by the Naval radio station at St. Paul Pridil- off islands in Bepring sea.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
WOMEN DENIED RIGHT
 AS BAPTIST DELEGATES
RESoLuTiON OFFERED IN THE CONVENTION IS VOTED DOWN
 AFTER SPIRITED FIGHt.

New Orleans Ma, Women members of the uthem Baptbst churches were denied thc right for another year at least to serve as delegates to the annual convention of the denomination by action of mat body here late today.
 Robcrt B. Co eman Of Dallas aroused those present to keen interest by sud denly offering for adoption a proposed amendment 10 the constitution making women eligible as delegates to the convention
 Dr J. w. Porter of Lexington. Ky vigorously opposed the amendment. declaring Mir. Coleman was propcsng with only II minutes time available for discussion, 10 oyerturn a provision of the constitution which had stood for = years. lie moved to table the amendment. Numer-us advocates of wonian's rights as delegates sprang ID and heated debate developed. When table the amendment was lost, BPS to 2iS. A parliamentary tan2.e over in terpre.ation of requirements for amending the constitution occupied n hours time and finally the conyen- tion adopted a motion by x. w. P. Bacon, Sparks. Hiss, to refer the amendment to a committee of five with instructions to vote on it at neX, years convention, and the women lost their chance t9 serve a,7 delegates at this time
 T E Ray of Richmond of the for eign mission beard reported the South ern Baptist have 45S churches in for eign fields. one.fourt hof which, are Sefsupporling. The fIl6l foreign members last year sav Sl@2.%1l for all purposes
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
PRESBYTERIANS IN
 SESSION AT DALLAS
ELECTION OF DR. CHAPMAN FUR THEIRS PROSPECT FOR 4 RE. UNION OF THE TWO
 BRANCHES.

Dallas Texas May With the election of Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman of Jamaica, N r., former evangelist, as moderator, late today, the 129th gen eral assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America took step which many of the delegates said went a long way toward furthering prospects for a re- union of the two branches 0f the church--the North and South Many delegates contended that Dr. Chap man as head of the assembly would exert an influence toward d reunitlng of the two factions which was proms- ing
 Two other candidates were uOmi- mated for the moderatorship -Dr liar Ian C. MendenhaI Of New York and Dr Jehn B. Kendall. president Cf Lin coin university Lincoln, Penn The vote was, Chapman J90; Kendall. 1a9 MendenhaH. 121 The election was made unanimous by exclamation upon motion of lDr Robert Johnston ol Montreal. Canada
 Dr Johnst n, who had been prCmi- uently mentioned as a likely nominee
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18

IehslNe against the Austrians or ward ing off VI lent counter-attacks aeains positions they have captured in thei ne" rush. All couuter-attack, thus far have failed. says the Rome wal office and the Italians have been able to capture positions on various sect. rs throughout the fighting zone.
 An official dispatch reports or the taking by the Italians of the water ing res rt Duino at the head of the tIllt of Triest and only F miles from tue city of TrierI. Austria's most i'm portant port on the Adriatic sea. In the six days of fishtng snce the Italian offensive began, 4o2l Aus trans have been made prisoner by the Italians.
 , In Macedonia also the forces of the -Teutonic allies are meeting with re verses at the hands Of the entente troops In the Cerena river regicn. notwithstanding the fact that they threw into the acton fresh reinf- rec ments from Bu garia, the Germans lost To the French tro rs positions 0r front of nearly half a mile. while 70 the east in the Srtuma river region. the British have taken the village Kjupr and elements ,f enemy trenches
 Reports from Russia indicate the virtual settlement lf the differences that have stood between the govern. ment and the council of workmen and g ldier delegates Another hearJen ing symptom in the situation is that all the army commanders. including Genera Bruss.loff and Gurho. Rho had resigned have decided to remain at their D sts General AieXieft the commander in chief announces that he is assured that under the new coalition government it will be pos siDle to conduct military affairs in more energetic manner
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-18
OPPONENTS OF INCREASE MAIL
 RATES TO CONTINUE FIGHT
Secretary McAdoo's Estimate of One. Half the Cost of the First Years War Will Be About $2,245, ,0oo,o ,ooo- Stamp Tax on Checks Proposed by Representative Fordney.

Washington, May r. Further drastic increases were written into the income tax schedules of the war rorrnac Hll by the house in the com mitt"c Ol the whole today after an nouucement by Democratic Leader Kitchen that Secretary McAdoog latest estimate of one-half the cost ot the first year Of the war, which the bill is intended to cover. would be .a bout S224afefRHG K nA,eu z~A 'others wHo W&t opposed to the in- crease voted formally against the pro- posals, but previously Mir Kitchen had declared on the floor that he did rot see how any member of the ways and means committee could oppose them.
 No attempt will be made in the house Mir. Kitchen announced tonight to raise the total of the bill 10 $2,245,- .0ooooo It is probable. however, he added, that the total will be increased and if 1t is found that more money Is needed, another bill will be drafted lat the next session of congress.
 Many members believe further ef- forts to make the bill total $2,245,- 100000 will be made on the floor or iu the committee. The committee meets tomorrow and daily thereafter Co cons der changes in the bill.
 Regardless oc Secretary McAdoo's estimate Mr Leuroot announced to- night he will seek to have striken from the bll the taxes on light and heat. Opponents of the second class mal rate increases also will continue their fight.
 A statement prepared by com mittee of experts tonight said the sur tax increases would add aboat S66,- 100000 0 the total of the bal during the coming year. Statements on the floor as to the amount they would realize ranged from $l000o0,O0 downward
 Representative Fordney ot Michi. gan, protested today against additions to the Income tax mates. He proposed a stamp tax placed on checks, which he said would raise $l000,000, ,000 a year. That would never be missed by the people who pay it. Wealth he in- sisted, shoIld not be taxed more at this time
 Representative LenrOot assailed the plan of taxing the poor on necessaries .ol life and permitting Che rich to re- tain their wealth subject to emergency taxes
 Representative Mccormick of Hi. nois and Representative Lunn of New York tried unsuccessfuIly to get addi- iional exemptions for married men with children. A proposal by Repre-. sentative Page of Massadhuse ets to turn over 10 the secretary of the treas ury 6 per cent oi the salaries of the members Of the congress during the war and another by Representative Burnett el Alabama to assess a tax of fifty per cent of the salary of every representative who voted for war were voted down.