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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-08-23

j. A. Roth, brother of Mrs. C.
F. Clark, of this city, has completed
his aviation course in Champaign, H.,
and has sailed for France.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-08-23
Bargain in Reading
Matter

The Mexico Weekly Ledger and the
Missouri Ruralist or the Mexico
Weekly Ledger and the Kansas City
weekly Star to new subscribers only,
one year, cash in advance, $1.25.
The Weekly Ledger 81 Per Year
RIM. WHITE & SON, LEDGER,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-08-23

35c Boys School Blouses.
Light and dark patters.
Sizes 6 to IA.
Sale hn
Price ...... .......kUG
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-08-23

One Counter of Assorted
Glass and Chinaware.
Values up to 35c. IN.
Sale Price 80. :. 81.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
war SECRETARY BAKER
VISITS fort M'HENRY
Interested in Plans to Convert Site
Into Beautiful Park.

Baltimore. Jan. 1o-secretary of War
Newton D. Baker. Quartermaster General
Henry G. Sharpe, and Col. W. w. Hart.
officer in charge of United States Public
Buildings, accompanied by Bernard II,
Baker. came to Baltimore about noon
today and spent some time inspecting
the improvements and changes proposed
by the city officials In the plan to con-
vert Fort McHenry into a modern River
side Park.
Upon the arrival of Secretary Baker
Mayor Preston explained in detail the
plans of the park board and the city
officials for the conversion Of Fort Nc
Henry into a modern park. with facilities
for aquatic sports.
Secretary Baker displayed keen interest
In the plans and asked many pertinent
questions relative to the location OF the
proposed monument to Francis Scott Key.
|C E. Niehaus, Of New York. the sculp-
tor, to whom the commission was award
cd. explained that the work is nearing
completion and that he could finish II
within a few days He said the monu-
ment is to be located within 400 feet OF
the main entrance and will be about
forty-two feet high. the foundation for
which has been erected
Mayor Preston said that the plans OF
the city call for the tearing down OF the
present entrance to Fort McHenry and
the establishment of an artistic entrance
He emphasized the fact that the pro-
posed changes do not in any way in
terfere with the historic portions of the
park.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
ROBERT MANTELL PLAYS
RICHELIEIp AT BELASCO
Gives Excellent Characterization of
Great French Churchman.

Robert MantelPs portrayal OF the great
churchman, "Richelieu." In Bulwer Lyt-
toms romantic drama OF that name, Ions
since won such critical recognition thai
its repetition at the Belasco Theater last
evening was looked forward to with reaI
interest.
It bears every token of long and earn
est study, and is In some respects Mr.
Mantelrs most effective characterization
He declaimed the famous curse oi
Rome" lines last evening with all the
vigor Of the great classic actors of the
past. school of which Mr.. Mantell is
himself. indeed, perhaps the last emf
nent exponent.
The supporting company Is composed
of players long accustomed to reading
parts in the classic repertoire of the
star. Fritz Lieber has an agreeable
voice and q complete comprehension oi
the demands of the role OF DeMauprat
Miss Genevieve Hamper was strikingly
beautiful as Julie DeMortemar; and Johr
Burke, Guy Lindsey. and Frank Peters
among others, gave a good account Of
themselves in important roles.
Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice
was the offering at the mid-week matt.
nee, and tonight Mr.. Mantell will reveal
his artistry and versatility anew a.
king Lear"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
WOMEN'S c. E. SOCIETY
BACKS SHEPPARD BILL

The passing of the prohibition bill by
the Senate was heartily indorsed by the
Women's Christian Endeavor Society last
night in the First Congregational Church.
1t was decided to cooperate in every way
possible to make the District dry"
President H. B. Otterman discussed the
convention soon TO be held in New York
and urged a large attendance. He said
he expected there would be at least 500
delegates from the District A special
train probably will be chartered.
A special program followed the routine
business. Rev. c. NJ. Cumfer spoke on
New Endeavors and New Converts"
Rev. Robert Coe, on The Quiet Hour, "
and DR.. John B. Clarke, on 'Lifework
Recruits"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Federal Retirement
PLEAS To Be HEARD
Mass Meeting in the Casino Theater
Scheduled for Next Monday.

Arrangements will be completed tonight
for q big mass meeting in the Casino
Theater. in F street, between Sixth and
Seventh northwest, next Monday. when
a campaign for retirement legislation for
superannuated and veteran employees OF
. the Federal service will be launched.
More than a score of labor unions and
employees associations are working
Jointly for the success of the meeting
and they will be represented at tonight's
meeting in Naval Lodge Hall. Fourth
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Commissioner Oliver P. Newman and
Representative Keating of Colorado have
accepted invitations to address the en-
plOyes. and other invitations have been
extended, the acceptance to be announced
later.
In addition to the speaking program,
there will be an orchestral concert and
vocal numbers. The general public Is
invited to the meeting, as well as Fed
eral employees. No admission tickets will
be issued.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
MORE MODEL MOVIES
TODAY FOR KIDDIES

The movies" committee Of the Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs, met yesterday
afternoon and discussed informally the
result of their initial efforts to secure
cleaner moving pictures for the children
Of the District.
Mrs. ]. ]. Locher was the only speaker.
She declared the organization had a right
to be proud OF the success that attended
the innovation in photopiay exhibitions
made by 1t.
A. plan will soon be adopted by the
federation asking the exhibitors to CO.
photoplays.
The special programs to be offered today
at the picture houses in accordance with
the work of the federation follow, and
performances beginning at 2 D. m Ma
sonic Temple Auditorium, Prince and
Pauper." Paramount; Circle. Three
Pals" and Reel Life" Mutual; Dunbar
ton, Little Mary Sunshine" Pathe;
Home, Three Godfathers," Blue Bird;
Truxton, patchwork Girl OF o." Para
mount; Blue Mouse (colored) Dawn OF
Freedom Vitagraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
HONEST ADVERTISING
BILL STRONGLY URGED

Former Representative Frederick c.
Stevens of Minnesota and c. E. LaVlgns,
former special agent OF the Bureau Of
Corporations, appeared before the Inter
state and Foreign Commerce Committee
Of the House yesterday in favor OF the
stephens honest advertising bill
Former Representative Stevens advo-
Gated the bill as in line with such legisla-
ton as the pure food and drugs act
Mr.. LaNigne, an official Of the Ameri-
can Fair Trade League, startled the com
mittee by an exposure of dishonest ad-
verusing practices which, he asserted.
are prevalent all over the country.
The hearings will be cOntnued for sew
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
iNAC0STIANS NDORSE
Teachers RETIREMENT
Citizens Association Also Discusses
improvements to Flats.

The teachers retirement bill was favor
ably indorsed at a meeting last night OF
the Anacostia Citizens Association In the
office of the George S. King Company.
2oo1 Nichols avenue.
The proposed Improvement Of the Ana
costa fats was discussed. The commit
tee on the fats, which was in conference
with government officials in charge of
the project, reported that the approprta-
ton bill for the deepening and extending
carried 500 600
All members of the association were
urged to attend an open hearing on this
work in the United States Engineer S
Office in the Southern Building this morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
DR.. ]. E. Watson, president, presided.
Albert Beck Is secretary of the associa-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
You Need Not
Suffer from Catarrh

in constant use for over fifty years. will
drive the catarrhal poisons out of your
blood, purifying and strengthening II.
so 1t will carry vigor and health to the
mucous membranes on its journeys
through your body and nature will soon
restore you to health. You will be re-
lieved of the droppings of mucus in
your throat, sores in nostrils, bad
breath, hawking and splitting.
All reputable druggists carry s. S. s.
in stock and we recommend you give it
q trial Immediately.
The chief medical adviser Of the Com
pany will cheerfully answer all letters
on the subject. There Is no charge for
the medical advice. Address Swift Spe-
cinc Company, 70 Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, GA-AAN
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
JOHN ]. EDISON QUITS
PRESIDENCY OF BANK
Succeeded by John B. Lamer as Head
Of Washington Loan and Trust.

After guiding the destinies Of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company
from its foundation through the twenty
three years of its existence. John Joy
Edson has resigned as president Of that
Institution. His resignation was accepted
at meeting of the bank directors yes
terday. John B. Larner. former vice
president, was appointed to succeed him.
Mr.. Edson's resignation will not mean
an absolute severance of Official busi-
ness ties with the Washington Loan and
Trust Company. He viii serve as chair
man of the board of directors.
Mr. Edison yesterday declared he real
iIed that the responsibility of being pres
ident was too much Of a burden for his
aging shoulders and that consequently
he decided to turn the driving reins over
to someone more fit physically for the
arduous duties
The retired executive and the newly
elected president were two Of the found
ers of the bank.
Mr. Edison was ono of the organizers
Of the Columbia National Bank, and at
different times has been a direct T OF the
National Metropolitan Bank.
He served during the civil war with
the sitxy-arst New York Volunteers, and
was discharged from the army at the old
Armory Square Hospital
The other changes made at yesterdays
meeting of the directors follow: Harry
G. Meem. treasurer, was made vice presi-
dent and treasurer; Thomas Br' ley. real
estate officer, was made vice president
and real estate oficer, and J. ]. Darling
ton and A. s. worthington were elected
general counsel Ellis Spear retired as
vice president. Andrew Parker was re-
elected vice president and trust officer,
and Boyd Taylor was reelected assist
ant treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
LIVER AMI
bONELLAXATIlE
FOR FAMILY USE
'Cascarets" Regulate Women. Men
and Children Without
Injury.
Take When Bilious, Headachy. for
Colds Bad Breath. Sour
Stomach.

Instead OF nasty harsh oils, salts,
castor oil or dangerous calomel, why
don't you keep Cascarets handy In
<our home? Cascarets scf on the liver
and thirty feet of Ion els so gently
you don't realize you have taken q
cathartic. but they aCI thoroughly and
can be depended UPON when a good
liver and bowel CLEANSING is necessary
they move the bile and poison from
the bowels without gripping and sweet
en- the stomach. You eat one or two
at night like candy and you wake up
feeling fine, the headache, biliousness,
ach, constipation, or bad cold disap-
pears. Mothers should give cross. sick,
feverish or bilious children a whole
Cascaret any time-they are harmless
and safe for the little folks.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Til le In Many Instances

OF ever getting glasses. Eye troubles OF
many descriptions may be wonderfully
benefited by following the simple rules
Here is the prescription: co to any active
drug store and get a bottle OF Bon-Opto
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet In a
fourth OF glass Of water and allow TO
dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes
two to four times daily. You should no
tice your eyes clear up percepubly right
from the start and Inflammation will
quickly disappear II your eyes are both
ertng you, even a little, take steps to save
them now before II is too late. Many
hopelesSly blind might have been saved IL
they had cared for their eyes in time
Note: Another pruminent Physician 20 shom the
above article v1 submitted, s4ld: Bon Opt is
very remarkable remedy. Its constitueut insi "a a
are well known 70 eminent ssclshsts and V1dtly
prescribed by then. The manufacruFerS gusTantes
IL TO strengthen eyesight g DIT ont in enc ue~f
time in many Instances refuad tbe morey IL
can Be Obtained from any good dTuEEist and ls one
q the veTy lew prerSrations feel should be kert
hand for regular use IN .lnost ever fBnlIly 4 -
sold in Washington BY O'DunneuL tggettI Riker-
Hestmsn stors and other drug s1oreS-AdJ.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
MEARNs MUST SHOW CAUSE,

A rule was issued yesterday by Justice
Eitz in the District Supreme Court Ie-
quiring William A. Mearns, former mem
ber of the defunct brokerage firm of
Lewis Johnson and Company, to show
cause tomorrow why he should not be
onjoined from selling his seat on the
Washington Stock Echange and his de-
benture membership in the Chevy Chase
Club, as well as from disposing of GER
tain real estate in which it is alleged
he has an interest.
The courts order~is based on a judg-
ment creditors bill filed in the District
Supreme Court by Mrs. Eleanor A. Chat
ard against Mr. Mearns,
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
PLAN LINCOLN CEREMONIES.

The 10Sth anniversary of the birth of
President Lincoln, February II, will be
observed by the Legion of Loyal Women.
officers in charge of the celebration
who were installed at the last meeting
of the legion, are: Past president, Mrs
L. c. Calver; installed president. Mrs
Ada II. Weiss; vice president, Miss Grace
NJ. Pierce; financial secretary, Miss Cora
c. Curry; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary
Logan Tucker; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Helen A. Engle; treasurer, Mrs.
Mary L. Smith; pianist, Mrs. Florence
Donohue; historian, Mrs Frances Marsh;
chaplain, Mrs. Mary Houghton; herald,
Mrs. Margaret Knapp, and warder. Miss
Marie L. Byerlie
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
.OLD.TIME GREENBACKS
To Be ISSUED AGAIN
Currency of 1885 in 81 and 81 De-
nominations to Appear in February.

The revival Of greenbacks of 81 and 8:
denominations to supply a demand for
more paper currency of small amount
today was ordered by Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo. The greenbacks of
this denomination have not been issued
since 1888. The new money will appear
about February l.
There will be no increase in the gen.
eral supply OF greenbacks which is linn
tied by law to s34s, ss1, ,o1s behind which
there stands sl6o.ooo,ooo of gold reserve
These greenbacks or United States notes
first were issued during the civil war to
help finance the Union troops.
For long they were unpopular and fell
to about 50 cents on the dollar in value,
Now they are considered as safe ~ any
money we have.
Secretary McAdoo said yesterday tbs
demand for small money indicated q
large degree of prosperity in the country
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
A Free Prescription You Can Hav
Filled and Tee at Home.

Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses?
Are you a victim of eye strain or other
eye weaknesses? II so. you will be glad
to know that according to DR.. Lewis
there is real hope for you. Many whose
eyes were failing say that they have had
their eyes restored through the principle
OF this wonderful free prescription. One
man says. after trying il: I was almost
blind; could not see to read at all. Now
can read everything without any glasses
and my eyes do not water any more. At
night they would pain Greadfully; now
they feel fine all the time. 1t was like a
miracle to me" A lady who used II says
The atmosphere seemed hazy with or
without glasses. but after using this pre-
scription for fifteen days everything seems
clear. l can even read flne print without
glasses. 1t is believed that thousa nd S
who wear glasses can now discard them
in a reasonable time and multitudes more
will be able to strengthen their eyes so
as to be spared the trouble and expense
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
WOMAN SLAPs HIM; FAINTS.

Baltimore, Jan. 10.-After bravely slap
ping a negro who had molested her on
street car on several occasions, Miss
Anna Thompson. did the usual thing
when danger was passed and tainted.
In the Northeastern Police Court this
morning John Matthews, 19 years old. of
Sparrows Point. was sentenced to three
months in the House of Correction by
Justice Dawkins for assaulting the girl.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
THREE-FooT GIRL WEEDS.

st. Louis, Jan. 1o.-Mrs. Alvina J. De
Lonjoy, whose stature measures one inch
for each of her thirty-six years, and
Walter J.. Harney, "a years old, who
stands five feet nine inches, were the
principals Of wedding in the County
Court in Belleville. County Judge J. B.
Messick. who usally declines to perform
the marriage ceremony, consented when
the tiny bride appealed to him.
Both gave their home as st. Louis.
The bride said she was not In the the
strical or show business.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
PRIZE WOMAN SUFFRAGE
POSTER ON EXHIBITION

A photograph of E. A. Pouchers pic
ture representing the advent of woman
suffrage, which took prize of $50 Of
fered by prominent suffragists, was
placed on exhibition at the hesdquar-
ters Of the National American Woman
Suffrage Association yesterday after
noon.
The poster shows a young woman ring
ing a big bell. Below the picture is
written, The woman's Hour Has Struck
and Woman Suffrage is Coming in 1917"
Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton discussed
the poster.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
PROBE ZULOAGA DEATH.

Official inquiry by the State Depart
ment into the circumstances surrounding
the death OF Luis d'Antin Zuloaga,
whose recent death at San Luis Potosi,
Mexico, is surrounded with evidence
strongly indicating that he had been
murdered, was begun yesterday at the
request of his widow.
1t became known here yesterday that
Just before crossing the border into Mex
leo D'Antin had written a letter to q
friend in Washington, not an official of
the administration, in which he stated
that he hoped for the best, but that he
did not know whether his hopes were
warranted.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Teachers Retirement Hearing

Charles W. Clagett. chairman of ths
public schools committee Of the Washing
ton Chamber OF Commerce. has sent out
a letter TO members Of the Chamber Of
Commerce urging them to attend a hear
ing before the Senate committee tomor-
row morning at 10 O'Clock 10 urge the
enactment of a law providing for teach
ers' retirement
In his letter Mr.. ClAgett emphasize
This is a vital matter regarding one OF
the most deserving classes Of residents
Of the District"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
MISS FLORENCE M. BROWN
Y. w. c. A. HONOR GUEST

Directors Of the Y. W. NJ A. rendered
Miss Florence NJ. Brown a reception last
night In recognition OF the services she
has rendered the association in the past
ten years as secretary.
Members and friends of the association
responded to a general invitation and
crowded the halls Of the Y. w. c. A.
Building.
An orchestra composed of members of
the association gave a program.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
FIFTEEN MILK vENDERs STRIKE
Wagon Drivers Employed at Thomp-
sons Dairy Walk Ont

Fifteen members of the Milk Wagon
Drivers Union employed at Thompson's s
dairy struck yesterday. and ]. z. Toone,
organizer for the men, said last night
that the walk-out will grow in extent.
Miss Grace Thompson, manager of the
dairy, refused the union demand for a
minimum wage Of SIS a week and one per
cent on all collections. Union officials
say the average pay has been s1I5O a
week and the demands, had they been
granted, would bring the average up to
s175o.
Miss Thompson declared that all of the
wagons had gone out despite the strike.
Union officials say the routes were
doubled FOR drivers who remained.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
"owL" SERVICE SUSPENDED.

The Washington Railway and Electric
Company. through ]. T. Moffet, superin-
tendent Of transportation, has notified the
Public Utilities Commission that owing
to necessary repairs, the all night serv-
ice on the Georgetown-Lincoln Park line
between Union Station and Lincoln Park
will not be operated tomorrow morning
between ! and S o'clock. Cars during this
period will be run by way of the Thir-
teenth and D streets northeast. route.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
APPOINTS INSPECTOR GENERAL.

The President yesterday sent to the
Senate the following nominations:
To be inspector general Of the army,
with the rank OF brigadier general, Col.
John o. Chamberlain.
To be a member Of the California debris
commission. Col. Edward Burr, Engineer
Corps. U. S. A.
To be secretary of the Territory of
Hawaii, Curtis Prehu Iaukea, OF Hawaii.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
But You Must Drive 1t Out Of
Your Blood to Get Rid of It
Permanently.

You have probably been In the habit
Of applying external treatments. trying
to cure your Catarrh. You have used
sprays, washes and lotions and possibly
been temporarily relieved. But after a
short time you had another attack and
wondered why. You must realize that
catarrh is an infection OF the blood and
to get permanent relief the catarrh in
lection must be driven out of the blood.
The quicker you come to understand
this, the quicker you will get It out OF
your system. 8. 9. s.. which has besn
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
WILL VISIT BALTIMORE,
Members of Women's Alliance to
Take Journey Tomorrow

The regular meeting OF the women's
Alliance Of All Souls Church will be
omitted this week. The members of the
alliance are invited by Miss Bancroft,
president OF the National Alliance, to be
present at the Parish House, in BaIti-
more, at 10 a. m, tomorrow, at what is
known at the 'Out OF Boston Meeting"
Of the executive board of the Alliance of
Unitarian and other liberal Christian
women, to be held with the Baltimore
branch at that time. The conference will
take place at .. m.
Members Of the Washington branch
wishing to attend the meeting take the
electric car at New York avenue and
Fourteenth street, at and $50 a. m. and
II and 1850 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
HOW LIFE BEGINS SHOWN.

The American Genetic Association en-
joyed a private exhibition of the motion
picture How Life Begins at the resi-
dence OF Alexander Graham Bell, 1881
Connecticut avenue. last night. The pic
ture was scientific treatise of Z origin
and development Of Nfe.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
G. o. SENIORS TO DEBATE

The Senior Debating Society of George
town University Law School viii hold
the preliminary to the second prize de-
bate this evening in the law school build
Ing. Two debaters will be selected to
meet two students Of the Junior Debating
Society next month.
The subject for the debate is: "Re-
solved, that the Congress of the IJnites
States enact the literary test In the
Burnett Dillingham; migration Bin,
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
WOMEN OPPOSE M1IITARIsM.
Delegation Protests Against Uni
versaI Training Measure,

Ella Fiagg Young. of Chicago; Mrs.
Amos Pinchot, Of New York. and Mrs
Lucia Ames Mead, of Brookline, Mass,
representing the Woman's Peace Party
assailed universal military training be-
fore the Senate Military Affairs Com
mittee yesterday.
They denounced the preparedness agita-
tion as "hysteria," insisted America Is
safer from aggression now than ever be-
fore and predicted the United States
would never be attacked by a foreign
power.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

eral days Representatives Of national
organizations Of retail grocers. hardware
dealers. jewellers and druggists Will tell
Why these bodies OF small merchants
favor the Stephens bill
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

Read The Herald want ads carefully.
Ths opportunity you are looking for may
be advertised today.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
ATHLETIC CLUB TO ELECT

The newly formed Washington Athletic
Club will meet in the gold room of the
shoreham Hotel this evening to elect
officers and transact other business.