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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
,mnortant Venezuela HIGHWAY

Consul Homer Brett, at La Guayra
reports that the government of Vene'
zuela has determined to undertake the
construction of q highway from Carac'
as to San Cristobal in the extreme
western part of the republic. This road
will be the largest public work ever
undertaken by the government of Ven
ezuela: il will be 6s3 miles long
and will run from Caracas to Valencia
San Carlos, Guanare, Barinas and San
Antonio de Caparo.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Where Dads Down To,

"Pa, the servant girl says she will
leave if we don't give her more
money"
"All right, Ma, suppose Wen have
to do It, but want you to know that
you'll have to stake me to carfare now
and then because that leaves me with
sixty a week to struggle along on"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

11Ou NY 6SO s@1os
when going up
stairs I had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought / should
have an operation,
and my friends
thought I would not
live to move into
our new house. My
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
To Be Sure,

"a writer says the average small
boy is no longer ambitious to fight Ia
dians."
and no wonder. Tackling adver-
saries who are not familiar with the
use Of machine guns, asphyxiating gas
and hand genades in warfare would
be rather tame sport nowadays"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

nursing mothers; and epe7y woman WIG
Is rundown" tired or overworked it
is q special, safe, and certain help.
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels,
Sugar-coa ted, tiny granules, easy TO take
as candy.
How to preserve health and beauty 10
told in Doctor Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser. It is free. Send DR..
stamps. to cover wrapping and mailing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Condensed MIX Not for Babies Alone

Condensed milk, writes DR.. Paul
BarthoIow of New York in the Medical
Record. is both a food and medicine
medicine for invalids, the sick in
hospital, a food for soldiers and tray'
elers. It's chief fault is the seductive
sweetness that makes such an appeal
to children.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Feminine Discussion

He is rich"
"In that case think l shall marry
him"
HE is rich in philosophy"
"Um. In that case he won't mind
1t so much that I am going to turn
him wn."-Kansas City Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

to try Lydia E. Pinkhan1's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. / did so, my weakness dis,
appeared, ! gained in strength, moved!
into our new home, did all kinds Of
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
Ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. | can
not say enough in praise of Lydia E;
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
If these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. Nj. o. JOHNSTON, Route
D, Box 100. Richmond. Ind.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Lost Opcortunity,

Il see an old gentleman approach
ing. He wears q silk hat and seems
absorbed in a pamphlet he is reading,
Further down the street several small
boys are waiting with snowballs in
their hands What will happen:"
Nothing. ] know something those
small boys evidently don't know. The
old gentleman has TO walk only about
ten feet before he will turn into his
own house, here. assure you, he wild
to he quite safe"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A well known sctress gives the follow.
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint OF
water add o. Bay Rum, small box o.
Barbo Compound, and Y OF. OF glycerine.
Any druggist can put this UP or you car
mix 1t at home at very little cost Full
directions for making and use come In
each box Of Bareo Compound. It will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray
hair, and make It soft and glossy. It will
not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and Goes not rub OF. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
lnsniration to Travel.

1t is said that the craze in this coun-
try for Hawaiian music has almost
stripped the islands Of native musi-
clans. We have always longed to visit
Hawaii, and now we are simply crazy
to go.-kansas City Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Found-one optimlst.

Found-one OPtir1lst.
asHappy mani"
ssWhy so?"
SHe's already planning fishing trip
Tor next summer"
81 thought there must be few per-
IONS In this world who were not wor-
Tying about the high cost of living or
che war In Europe"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Hes honest, anyhow"
"What makes you think 500"
81 asked him the other day If he
thought peace was near in Europe and
he said right off the bat that he didn't
know a blamed thing about it."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
FOR PlMPLY FACES
cutEeura Is. 6est-samples Free by
Mail to Anyone Anywhere.

An easy, speedy way to remove PIN
bles and blackheads. Smear the affect.
ed surfaces with Cuticura Ointment,
Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, bathing some min
utes. Repeat night and morning. No
better toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Some folks think that castor oil should
aollow dose of verrnifuge. Not go with
DR.. Peery's dead Shot," A single dose
not only eradicates Worms or Tapeworm,
but tones up the digestion as well. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Troubles Enough.

Edith--Cholly says if l refuse him
he'll go off and join the German or the
French army,
Marie-Then for mercy sake accept
him. Those nations have troubles
enough already. - Boston Evening
Transcript.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
OVERRIDING II.

Judge, throw myself on the mercy
Of the court" said the prisoner.
"Hum," replied his honor, ''I'll give
you the limit Of the law. The next
time you throw yourself on anything
you'd better find out first whether it's
hard or soft"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Persians Buying American Shoes

Persians are becoming partial to
American shoes. More than $4,000
worth Of them have been purchased
recently in Teheran, the capital Of Per-
STA, according to a report from the
American vice consul there.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Ant to Starve,

"a contributor to a magazine says
he likes fat wife"
"And his wife is fat?'
$50 I understand"
'Well, if he tries to support her by
contributing poetry to magazines she
won't stay fat long"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Experience shows that success is
due less to ability than to zeal. The
winner is he who gives himself to his
work, body and soul.-Charles Bur-
ton.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
NOTHING STANDS AS HIGH. as RENE

Tor every WOmanly dlIIncuts
as DR.. Pierces Favor1te
Prescription. Its the only
medicine for women certain
in it's effects.
sFavorite Prescription. 10
an invigorating, restorative
tonic, q soothing and
strengthening nervine, and
a complete cure for all the
functional arrangements,
painful disorders, and
chronic weaknesses peculiar
to the seq.
For young girls just
entering womanhood !: Tor
xror,er AT The critical time.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Not Changed for the Better.
u hope you find your daughter much
improved since she went to college"
"She's educated" replied the old
fashioned mother, "but can't say she's
improved."-Life.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Can Conscientiously Recon-.
mend This Kidney Medicine

! believe and know that DR.. Kilmer's
swamp-Root is good medicine. Seven
teen years ago I introduced it in this
section and to my knowledge it has not
failed to prove valuable in single case.
Many reports have come to me from PEG.
ole who claimed that Swamp-Root had
cured them, and personally I am convinced
that there is not better kidney prepare
ton On the market and I can recon.
mend it conscientiously.
Very truly yours,
FRED A. KNOWLTON, Druggist,
The Rexali Store,
23s South Main Street.
Nov. Ii, 1916. Cambridge Springs, Pa.
Prove What swamp-Root VIII Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot;
tie. It will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet Of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one.
dollar s;ze bottles for sc!s at all drug
stores.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Mo Wonder.

How does Vanessa feel since her
mother took her coat and vest and
derby hat away from herr"
Says she feels quite unnamed.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
MOTHERS 10Y SALVE

for Colds, Group, Pneumonia and
Asthma GOOSE GREASE LINIMENT
for Neuralgia, Rheumatism and
Sprains. For sale by all Druggists.
GOOSE CREASE COMPANY, MFRS.
Greensboro, N. C.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Lost.

where have you been all the eve
ning:' demanded his wife as the last
dance ended. II couldn't find you"
"That is easily explained" he re-
piled. "You looked so beautiful that /
was lost in admiration"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect laxative
Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing IN the head; Thers
IL only one "Bromo Quinine." D. ". QR0VB8
Signature Ia on each box. 26c.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Causes for Thanks,

We thank thee for the long1ngs Of
our better selves and for the faith we
have that life Is endless for the ones
who love and give.-Aichael Fairless.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
In Chicago.

'When you are specializing do you
ever count your chickens before they
are hatched?'
Certainly not. l specialize in cor
nering the egg market" -Washingt
Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Improbable.

Lott-One never loses anything by
keeping an engagement punctually.
Scott-Except half an hours time
waiting for the ether fellow.-Chicago
Herald.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Taxina His Patience.

$50 you are trying life on the farm"
"No," replied the former city dwell.
er. I'm following some rules I rea,,
in book and life on the farm, is trying
me-"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Good Table sirup From Waste.

Delicious table strip can be made
from Gull and waste apples by home
methods developed by the United
stptqf, .!.j!artulant Of agriculture.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
To Study Vocational Education.

To Study Vocational EDUCATION.
The third annual convention Of the
Vocational Educational association of
the middle West will be held at the
Auditorium. Chicago, January Is to 20.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Conscientious Scruples.

"a man doesn't necessarily have to
smoke to enjoy smoking jacket
mo, but smoking jacket is like
golf suit. A man feels that he
ought to have some valid excuse for
wearing it,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Running a Race
A Sermon for
Young People
By REV. JAMES NJ. GRAY, ID.
Dssa Of Moody Bible Institute
Chicago

TEyT-Know ye not that they which
run in race run all, but one receiveth
the prize? So run, that We may obtain.
And every man which striveth for the
mastery is temperate in all things. Now
they do it to obtain a, corruptibIe crown
but we an incorruptible, Cor. e:24-G5.
/ have chosen these words because
they touch 81 subject in which most
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
His Clutch Slinped,

Harold, aged four. was trudging the
distance of many blocks with his faith.
er to Sunday school. and the long
tramp was almost too much for him.
The father. glancing back, noticed the
small boys fatigue and, slackenins
his pace, asked:
Am | walking too fast, sonT'
NO" returned the small boy, puff
ing and painting breathlessly. Its ma,
papa" --trhristian Herald.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Mrs. c. r. Brown Of Los Angeles,
Cal, owns a cat which is twenty-one
years old.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Indigestion produces d'sa greeabte ana
sometimes alarming symptoms. Wrtght's
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges.
tive processes 10 function naturally. Aev.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Only one woman to every 1000 men
in the United States is protected b.
an eight-hour law.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

If you have a cheap stomach and
can not cat what you want without
suffering the tortures OF dyspepsia. u
| you have headaches and feel mean all
over. If your liver and bowels are on .
strike 1t is up to you to get those ORE
gans In proper condition to receive
| and assimilate food by at once using
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON Her HANDS
Too Ito Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-''For two years l
was 50 sick and weak with troubles
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Miss Nellie eastman was the first
white woman to cross the American
line into the Klondike.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Dr.. Pisrce's Pleasant Pellets are the orig
hal little liver pills put up 20 years ago.
They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Maud-To protect myself against
burglars, I'm going to get six-shooter.
Ethel-I'm going to get six-footer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

A postal card to Garfield Tea Co., Brook.
lyn, N. Y, asking for sample will re.
pay you.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

More than 1900 workmen are en-
ployed In and about the mines Of Arr
coma.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Character is higher than intellect. 4
great, sou will be strong to live as well
as 70 thirk-Emersor
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Constipation can be cured without drugs.
Natures own rcmedy-selected herbs-is
Garfield Tea.--Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Cleveland hotels are experimenting
with girl "bellDoys."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Vivien Frederick is one of the pref
test actresses in New York.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

The occasional use Of Roman Eye Raisan
st night upon retiring will prevent and re"
Iieve tired eyes, watery eyes. and eye strain
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Life is succession Of lessons which
must be lived to be understood--Em-
ersOn.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

The true new woman Of today is a
real home-maker.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Englands royal flying corps has a
mechanical section in which are sew
eral woman drivers who wear khaki.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

In Vienna a girl can bG insured
against being IN cid Iid.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Green's
August Flower

Which for 81 years has been favorite
household remedy In many thousands
OF homes for all stomach disorders.
acid eructation. nervous indigestion.
constipation and biliousness. 2Se and
7Sc sizes at alr Druggists and Dealers.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
ENasiNe.

Does this automobile racing payT'
We'll, it does manage TO raise the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

There is a growing demand for mild
cigars among London women.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Women are extremists; they are
either better or worse than men.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
a Cold
Proposition

When you are wheeling and sneez.
ing, coughing and hawking, you're
facing cold proposition. Handle
fright. Hales Honey of Horehound
and Tar quickly relieves bad cases.
AL druggists, 25cts. a bottle.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

The Glithers baby threw a bundle
Of stock into the fire yesterday
morning
What q loss, It was destroyed, OF
course?'
Nc. GIitherS bought the stock
from 4 promoter. It was too full of
water to burn"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
Parado&ical

sI am working on midocean story.
EDO you think you'll land it?''
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Constipation, indigestion, sick-headache
and bilious conditions are overcome by
course of Garfield Tea. Drink On retiring.
ADV.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

Sang!
Did you know that the Steenth Ma
tional bank hal busted?"
yes; heard the report"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02

AcoUiescence,

"rd like to see you try to kiss me. :"
"Well. you know, I always try to
do anything you like"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-02-02
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVE ,
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label. showing il IS
Ouinine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Ouinine drives ont malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. so cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-15
CENSORSHIP OF
FILMS IN FRANCE

Paris. April l4,-lt is remarked that
while in Paris the authorities appear
to be taking nc measures to prevent
demoralizing films from being shown
on the Cinematograph a better public
feeling is being shown IN the prov.
iuces. \ drastic order has recently
been issued by the project of Ile-et-
Nilaine fcrbidding an films dealing
with immoral subjects, and providing
that any film even if it has been
passed by the Ministerial Commission
of Control, can be stopped by the
mayor of commune if he considers
it dangerous or inopportune \ sim
liar order has been issued by the pre-.
feet Of the Loire In Toulon, Admiral
Rouyer, making use of the powers
conferred upon him as commandCr.in.
chief of the fifth 'arrondissemcnt mari
time in war time, has forbidden all
films of an obnoxious character The
admiral has also decreed that it is not
sufficient that the films shown should
have been passed by the Paris authari-
ties, but they must also be approved
by the police commissaries or the
mayors of the communes ANY cine
matograph establishment which does
not conform to these regulations will
be closed In the Basses Pyrcnecs
the teachers association has sent q
recommendation to the project adyis.
ing that all films produced at matinee
performances should Dee of gu cluCa-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-15
Photoplays and Players

daughterNYas being tutored outside the
hours she passed in posing for the film
her case was postponed until March
80.
Little Miss Hicks has been before
the footlights, the spotlights and the
studio arc lights since she was two
Years old, she explained carefully,
fearing that the impression might be
spread that she is merely an amateur.
Her first appearance was in Elitche's
Gardens, in Denver she said, which is
incidentally where Douglas Fairbanks
began his theatrical work
Her father G. W. Hicks of Denver.
let's her come east each winter but
the summers she passes in the west.
There, Mrs. Hicks says, her daughter
receives 500 week, salaries being
better than they are here.
Judge Lindsey Her Friend.
One of Miss MaXine's best friends in
Denver is Judge Ben Lindsey of the
Children's court.
Miss Hicks was busy the other night
with her lessons for her tutor. but
stopped long enough to explain that
she liked New York City well enough
but didn't think much Of the men.
when ! marry" she said, "itll be
a western man. And he won't know
that I'm making hundred dollars a
week either" she addeG with wisdom
that showed her sagaCity was not con
fual tt film lifa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-15
YACHT AND VILLA
OFFERED BY PATRIOT

Houston, Tex. April IA. II.
Nelms, former president Of the Hous.
ton cotton exchange has offered to
the government and has had condi-
tioually accepted, his summer home
on Bay Ridge, near this city as q
naval hospital. Mr. Nelms has also
offered outright to the government his
yacht