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The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
CITY'S BEST GAMERS
ARE GIVEN Prizes
Community" Graduates Hold Com
mencement and Get Rewards
at Thomson School.

The commencement" exercies OF
the Community Cannery School,
which has been conducted for the
past nine weeks at the Thomson
School, were held last night. There
was a great array of canned foods
and picked foods. including jellies
and vegetables of all kinds, on dis
play. Prizes were awarded. not for
dull essays on literary subjects, but
for practical canning activities.
The first prize, a check for $ and
a certificate of merit, went to Helen
Tew, a Girl Scout; the second prize
OF the same amount was awarded
Mrs. ]. H. Wcsler, while Helen Will
liams and Julia Jones were given a
sailors tie and Scout pin. respective
ly. The cash prizes. the first of
$500 to be distributed for similar
activities throughout the country,
were donated by the National Elmer
gency Food Garden Commission of
which Charles L. Pack Is president.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
Season at Glen Echo
VIII Close Tonight

Just one minute before midnight to-
night, the lights will be turned of at
Glen Echo Park, and the season of
l2i7, the most successful the resort has
ever experienced, will be over.
Like the well known Steve Brodie.
Manager Schlcss took a chance and
kept the park open this week, just one
week later than has been his custom.
OF course, he didn't know winter was
going to set in so soon and made no
arrangements for steam heat on the
derby or for foot warmers on the
Srayity. so that patrons of the park
have risked frost bites and chilblains
every time they rode on one of the
thrill producers that have attracted
so much attention all summer.
Evidently there are a goodly num-
Der of Washingtonians who are also
willing to take a chance" for In spite
Of the cold weather the crowds have
kept coming to the resort and deyot-
ing their time to extracting all the fun
possible out Of the amusements.
Next week the work Of clearing
space for the captive aeroplanes
which will be the spectacular feature
Of the park next year, will begin.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
HALF HOLIDAYS END
FOR FEDERAL WORKERS

Todty marks the end of summer
half-hplidays for the thousands of
clerks in government employ here.
1t is the fourteenth holiday since
June Is. when the summer system was
inausurased.
Determined efforts will be made by
the department clerks for a continu-
ance of these holidays through the
year, and when President Wilson re-
lures to the Nlty the matter will be
laid before hin, together with pro-
posals for ''over-time" pay. H. NJ.
McLarin. president of the Federal EN-
ployes' Union is heading the move
ment on behalf of the clerks, and
states THAI several Cabinet officers
favor ths proposition.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
DISTRICT Makes new
WATER Wagon RECORD
Washingtonians Average l4S Cal
Ions Per Day During Year.

Col. W. L. Fisk. Engineer Corps,
in charge of the water supply sys-
TEN of the District. reports the aver
age daily consumption of water dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30
last, was 53.S1OOOO gallons with a
per capita use of 14S gallons. In the
foregoing fiscal year the consumption
by Washingtonians was on an aver
age of 5l,.--,OO0 gallons per day, or
145 gallons per capita.
With no records of consumption in
the government buildings, he points
out the impossibility of finding out
in advance what the needs will
amount to. 1t is also hard to INK
the blame for alleged waste when
the supply to large consumers varies.
Plans were submitted in the report
to the District officials for putting
meters in the government buildings
to keep a check on the water used.
Col. rsk estimates it would cost
So, 900 to do this, and urgently makes
the recommendation.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
Billions and Millions
Only Numbers Counted
By the Newspaper Men

Newspaper men in Washington
have been thrown into such utter
confusion this year, by the magni-
tude of the financial operations OF
the government, that they have
practically agreed to break the
zero" keys OF their typewriters
and throw them away. The ''cy-
pher" symbols are utterly worth
less now.
There are so many billions and
millions nowadays, that instead
OF writing $1,000, 600 ,o00,' l write
four billion now" said one man
yesterday. 1--WE seldom ever write
anything about thousands any
more. Yesterday when ! found an
item of only s45O, 900 for an appropri-
alton, / really looked twice to see II
this was possible"
His experience is merely that OF
all the other correspondents. MIL
lions" and billions" convey so lit
tie difference in their meaning that
many mistakes have been made
through writing the huge sums IN
figures.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
VAR LOAF HERE;
COST 5 CENTS
Economy Bread Same Size
as Predecessor, but
Weighs Less.
war bread Is here.

war bread Is here.
1t came yesterday. with the eight
cent loaf. One loaf weighed four
teen ounces.
The new loaf is Just as big as
its old war brother. which sold for
ten cents, but weighs two ounces
less.
Under the new weights, and price,
according to Mr.. Hoover, both
wholesalers and jobbers are now
serving bread without personal
profit. Flour. a statement from
Mr.. Hoovers bureau says. costs
bread makers some seven dollars a
barrel. And this. it is explained
is a cut of SO per barreIl under the
price that existed before Mr.. Hoover
undertook to stop profiteering.
Nothing had been received at the
Washington offices OF the admin
istration concerning the reported
closing down of the Minneapolis
-four mills. The administration de-
MED. however. that there had ap-
peared any wide tendency on the
part of farmers to refuse delivery
at the government price. The ad-
ministration, it was stated, does
not contemplate the requisitioning
of farmers wheat. Such refusal to
deliver wheat as had been noted
came from only certain small areas
where anti-war and pro-German
propaganda has been active.
Mr.. Hoover explained the tenn
porary closing of the flour mills by
the occupation of the farmers in
planting largely increased areas of
winter wheat. and that the delay
in some sections on account OF the
lateness OF the season Is now be-
ing remedied by arrivals of Can
adian wheat. Central and South
ern mills are reported to be rum
ming we'll over last years average.
Northeastern millers are behind.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
genuine JOBS,
IS School PLAN
Business High Students to
Work in Shops and
Get Paid.

One Of the most important advances
in the school system OF the District
in the last few years was made pub
lie last night following announcement
hy SUPERINTENDENT Thurston that
final plans for a "psrt-time" sales
manship course is to be started in
Business High School.
Modelled after similar instruction
which mas won favor In the larger
cities, this new feature of washing
ton schools will unite, in a single
ticket" classroom work and prac-
teal outside experience in represen-
tative local stores and retail estab-
lishments. Salesmanship is not a
novelty in the Business High School.
but the feature of combining school
study and outside employment is a
departure from last years night
classes in which theoretical" selling
was taught
The plan has been carefully evolved
by leading Washington educators
throughout the past summer. and
these men. after investigating closely
results obtained ~ other places, are
confident tC2t when the school bells
ring out on September II. and the
new instruction is given in Business
High under Principal Allen Davis,
that II will prove especially advan-
tsgegoUs at present when many posi-
tions are opC1.
Second year high school students
will be eligible for the course and,
according to present arrangements,
will take up the study OF book
keeping. arithmetic, principles of
salesmanship and other fundamen-
tails necessary for a foundation"
Three days Of the week will be
spent in the classroom specializing
on these topics and the other two
will be devoted to the art of max
ing actual sales across the counters
Of downtown stores.
Public-spirited merchants have
given assurance of their hearty aid
in promoting the plan and have Of
fered not only to let the embryo
statesmen train in their establish
ments, but also to pay the novices
for their services.
The amounts paid will be small.
but they will no doubt draw many.
On account Of the influx of out
siders to Washington, VINO will re-
main here during the winter
months. numbers OF strangers are
looked for among those enrolling.
Miss Sybil Baker. teacher in the
night classes Of last year, will con-
tinUe her position in the enlarged
work. Instruction will be offered
to both sexes on equal terms. the
girls having an even cnance" with
the boys.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
CARDINAL ASSIGNS
new PRIESTS HERE
Four Clergymen Detailed to Duties
by Order Yesterday.

Cardinal Gibbons yesterday made
public four assignments for Wash
ington priests.
The Rev. Joseph T. Moran, of st.
Cyprian's Church. goes to the Church
of the Sacred Heart, at Mt WASH
ington. near Baltimore.
The Rev. Francis X. Cavanaugh,
who was recently ordained, goes to
the catholic University for study
preparatory for the Office of chap
lain of st. Vincent's Asylum in
Washington.
The Rev. J. J. Dillon, recently or
dained, will study at Catholic Uni
versity and then become assistant in
st. Cyprian's Church.
The Rev. Francis ]. Leary, recently
ordained, is to study at Catholic
University and then will be assistant
at st. Anthony's Church, Brookland,
ID, c.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
BABY THESPIANS GIVE
HELP TO RED CROSS

The Red Cross is s13.17 richer be-
cause the Junior Community Players
gave an entertainment last night, at
the home of Miss Evelyn Davis, 800
Eleventh street, southeast.
So great was the demand for tickets.
two shows had to be presented. The
rain prevented the holding of the
performance out doors.
The little girls who danced and
sang in the entertainment are: Misses
Irma Engel, Mildred White, Martha
Duvall, Louise Hutchinson, Ella
', nIte and EVELYN Davis.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
FLAT IRONERS HELP
WAR KITCHEN WORK

For the maintenance of the cannery
and war kitchen" which has been
running for the past two months at
the Thomson School, the Flat Iron
Club of this city has made a dona-
ton of so. Unless substantial aid is
given, this patriotic work at TIE
school must stop for lack of funds.
Mrs. Charles w. Wetmore, of 2343 s
street northwest, said yesterday in
regard 10 canning work in the Dis
trict:
I'VE hope to remove the cannery 20
Convention Hall and have it in opera
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
AUTO VICTIM SUES DISTRICT.

For injuries alleged TO have been re-
ceived by being run over by Dis
trict of Columbia automobile driven
by Thomas NJ. Robinson, at Eighth
street and Pennsylyania avenue SOUTH
east, on March IL last, James M. Cap
ers filed suit yesterday in the Dis
trict Supreme Court for s2s,ooO for al
legged damages against the District
and names Robinson as co-defendant.
The declaration is filed through At
torney Wilton J. Lambert
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

ton by next Tuesday. but until we
secure sufficient means We will have
to work on a small scale. We hope
to make the new place a regular war
kitchen for the instruction Of women
of Washington and vicinity in canning,
bread-making. the use of cheaper Por-
tions of meat, and many other things
that will help in the campaign for
Conservat ton"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
NOTICE

Articles and advertising for
Church Page must be received
in this office on Friday OF each
week by p. m. and not any later
than . p. m. II impossible to get
In by s p. m.
Advertising should be ad-
dressed Religious Advertising
Manager" while news should be
addressed Church Editor"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
TO RECEIVE MEN IN UNIFORM.

At the 7. NJ. II. 4. Recreation Cen
ter, this evening. there will be the
regular Saturday evening reception
and dance for the Hebrew men in the
service and civilian strangers who are
in the city.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
WIFE GRANTED ALIMONY.

Justice Mccoy signed an order YES
terday. requiring Robert S. Lau 10 pay
his wife. Ethel NJ Lau, temporary all
monv Of SO a month pending the set
tIement Of the wife's suit for sbso-
lue divorce.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
Lights Flash Warning
To Watch Your Pantry

As a forerunner OF a nationwide
advertising campaign OF the Food
the first Of a series
OF planned electric signs has been
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

put up here. j H9sIss rds.
Your army IDS E5gf ont
waste it," II sHslr1 the
Potomac Elect rrr.e- pany,
and flashes the
National Banl q. Sew
enth and c
other displays w. at 1888
II street. the Patent "a and on
different public buildings.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
SPIRITUALIsM.
The First Spirituaist Church
GTHE INVISIBLE PRESENCE,

Lecture by the pastor. Alfrtd H. Terry Sun
day at p. m. followed by spirit messages at
Pythian Temple. 1912 sth st. NV. second floor.
seance Thursday night. Isl st. ne.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
Church Announcements
BAPTIST.

E:f.I (Southern Convention Z, near 7th sw.
htii Rev. ]. L. Briggs will preach at II and
7:s5. Sunday school, go. B. Y. z. T., 2.
Special music. Chorus choir. The church that
cares. Come.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
Trot Moe Shoes for
EUery School Child

When the question of suitable school
footwear is brought up. Trot-Mocs should
always be included.
Made on last that is the last word in
proper fitting shoes for growing feet. and
IF soft Moose leather that will not be
harsh or uncomfortable, because it allows
so much freedom to wearers; unlined;
thick elkskin soles that are light of
weight, waterproof and durable
Sizes 81 to l0H. black and tan
bluchers, $3.7S.
Sizes | | to 2. black and tan bluchers,
$3.50.
Boys Black Bluchers, sizes ~ to
5I2. $3.50.
Boys Tan Storm Bluchers, extra high
cut. $3.50.
Third GOor-Tenth st.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

Z. Hez Sven tells: Why l am not going to
HE'LL" p. NJ. Swem's Song. II A. NJ.
Christians can pray lost sinners to the Sa-
Eiour" Centennial Bapt Ch.. fth & EYe D e
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

The regular Saturday night social
given to the soldiers by the Christian
Endeavor societies OF the downtown
churches will be held tonight by the
Endeavorers of st. Paurs English
Lutheran Church in their church
building, Eleventh and H streets
northwest
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
First Congregational Church
9TH and G Sts. n. W

REV. JAMES L. GORDON. d. D., Minister
formerly of Winnipegl
REV. ROBERT WOOD COE. Associate.
II a. m. and p. m. sermons by Dr. Gordon.
Il 90 a. m.-"THE MAN WHO SITS IN THE
END OF THE PEW"
500 p. m.-"PATRIOT AND SPY" or THE
SECRET ENEMY AT HOME"
Music BY quartet and chorus choir.
945 a. m.-Sunday school.
SIS D. NY. p. s. c. Z.
All are cordially invited.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

On Saturday night soldiers and sal
lors will gather in the lecture hail OF
Epiphany Church, 1917 G street north
west. to enjoy a musical and social
entertainment to be given by the Kali
lipolis Grotto Glee Club. of this city,
followed by dancing in the gym
nasium. About $50 men were present
at a similar affair last Saturday from
the various army camps near the city
and from the Navy Yard and naval
hospitals.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15
BIBLE STUDENTS.

Meet in Old Masonic Temple. corner 9th and
J s's. , .. m. testimony; 7:31 .. m, Bible
study Seats free All welcome.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

Tomorrow evening in Foundry Meth
odist Episcopal Church the pastor, Dr..
Walter Everett Burnett, will preach
on the theme, Swords That Are
Bathed in Heaven" dealing in part
with conscientious objectors.
At $50 in the morning DR.. Burnett
will teach the "Bolgiano Glass" in
Foundry Sunday School. This class
was organized by Frank W. Bolgiano
fifteen years ago, and is one of the
live progressive classes for young
men.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

Rev. DR.. McKim has returned from
his vacation and will preach in Epi-
phany Church on Sunday morning and
at the service at the Oficers' Training
Camp at Fort Myer at night. Several
members of the church choir will lead
the music at Fort Myer.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

All Souls Church 0SiSfF anG / fSpi5ssn'O Siltsts
ULYSSES G. B. PIERCE, D. D., Minister.
During September this congregation wOr-
ships with Church Of Our Father, UniTersalist.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

Floyd T. Holland has resigned his
place as evanGelistic superintendent
Of the Christian Endeavor Union and
st. George Raby, of the Emmanuel
Baptist Church. who has been selected
as his successor, is formulating plans
for an active seasons work.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

The members of the Christian En-
deavor Society of the North Carolina
Avenue Methodist Protestant Church
have started their meetings after a
rest from Christian Endeavor labors
during the summer, and working in
connection with the Forward Move
ment' entered into by their denomina-
ton, they are looking forward to a
successful campaign during the coming
winter season in their church, begin
ming with the meeting tomorrow even
ing at Z O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-15

Rev. Tertius Van Dyck will speak
at the reception for men in uni
form next Sunday at the Church of
the Covenant, from 6:15 to 7:45 p.
m, on his personal experiences
while associated with his fathers
work in Holland. His father is
Rev. DR.. Henry Van Dyck, Ameri-
can Ambassador to that country,
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through your liver.

through your liver.
"SI-YA-MA" is composed OF seven
different roots and herbs. 1t acts III
rectly upon the blood which il prompt.
ly purifies OF all disease germs and
eliminates from the blood all trace
OF these deadly germs. building up and
strengthening the run down system. Il
reviyes the heart and causes com.
plete circulation. drives away that
cloudy forgetfulness and restOrs your
mind TO its normal condition. 1t fills
you with pep" and ginger" and
makes life worth living. II you are
down and out and want 10 get right,
better take 'SI-YA-MA." Sold at Du'
pont Drug Store. or sent to your adj
dress Advertisements.
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The announcement OF
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SI-YA-mA, The great INDIAN BLOOD
PURIFIER, the Great HERB mEDI-
CINE for MEN and WOMEN"
If you have tried other remedies
and failed TO get results. BETTER
TAKE "Sl-YA-MA." 1t is made from
pure. raw mountain roots and herbs.
One dose will convince you. The
germ OF rheumatism, catarrh, stomach
troubles. indigestion, consumption,
constipation. liberated intestines, ven
erial diseases Of the blood. Brighus
disease. lost vitality, womcn's ills,
eczema, neuralgia, loss of appetite. ap-
pendicitis, chronic sick head aches,
distressed feeling of the stomach. and
skin eruptions, are caused from mil,
lions OF germs in the blood. the min
ute demons OF pain. causing untold
suffering and brings its victims from
yigor and strength to almost helpless
ness.
To get real and genuine relief from
diseases, the disease germs must BE-
routed out OF the system and bIooC
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

FOR SALE-New room house
partly furnished and lots 20 and "a.
Block Is, In Ballou's addition. price
s5S5,00 cash, II sold at once. On
sewer line, has telephone. electric
lights can be had any time. The
house contains l iron bed. pair
springs, l sanitary couch. mattress,
4 stool bottom chairs, 1 rocking chair
1 steel range. dining table, and q
few dishes, everything included with
house at above price. The house rents
for $1,000 cash and the renter ia do
Ing $3.50 worth OF work each pcntli
on the place which makes a total OF
s1i.50 per month rental With . few
additional fixtures the place will easily
rent for $500 per month. Room on
vacant lot for another 3 room house.
Inquire at this Office. MAJ
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05
NOTICE TO
STOCK MEN

An ordinance was passed by the
board OF supervisors. August "a. CON
corning livestock running at large
within the city Of Elko. This ordin-
ance was passed on complaint of sov-
eral residents on account of being
bothered from livestock coming in
from the range and feeding on the
lawns through the night Stock men
are notified to look up this ordinance
as there is a penalty attached to it.
and outside stock come into the city
every night. by order OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

TIE GOVERNMENT needs farmers
as well as fighters. Two million three
hundred thousand acres of Oregon
and California Railroad Co. Grant
Lands. Title revested in United
States. TO be opened for homesteads
and sale. Containing some of best
land left in United States. Large
copyrighted may, showing land by sec
tions and description of soil, climate.
rainfall. elevations, temperature, etc
Postpaid one dollar. Grant Lands Lo.
eating Co., Box 610. Portland, Oregon.
Je2StoS2S
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

All persons desiring enrolment in
Elko County Chapter American Red
Cross, please telephone Mrs. ChaS.
Henderson, Secretary. or Mrs. Otto
Williams, Chairman. Receipt and Red
Cross button given on payment OF
membership fee of one dollar (S1OO)
If.
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FOR SALE

Modern five room bungalow. fur
nished or unfurnlshed. Three lots with
beautiful lawn. trees, etc. This Is
located in the incest residence part
Of the city. II you intend buying a
home or income property in Elko don't
overlook this. For further particulars
inquire Independent Office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

Russell. The whitesides Dental Co.
are going on their vacation and their
Offices will be closed from Sept TO
Sept 20. inclusive. DR.. WhiteSides Is
going 10 Chicago and some OF the
eastern cities. Mr.. Russell goes 10
San Francisco While Away each will
visit various clinics, offices. etc, in
an effort TO obtain new ideas and
methods.-Adv.fs6
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

Dance at the Bradley tonight after
the show. Gents. sec, Ladies. free
Adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

FOR SALE-Column machinery;
new, used one month; 1 40 II. +.
Western Gas Engine belted to com.
pressor, l 16 II. p. Gasoline Hoist.
Apply l.. X. Kennedy, care Divide
Mine, Tuscarora. foe
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

Don't miss the big dance at the
Bradley tonight-Adv.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

Miss Bertha Knemeyer, deputy sup,
erintendent of public instruction for
Elko county, today announced that she
had appointed Senator Frank Fcrnald
as school trustee for the EIko gram.
mar school, to fill the vacancy made
by the resignation of James G. Gre,
CORY. The appointment is good one
and will meet with general public ap.
proyal. Mr.. Fernald has always taken
an active interest in school affairs
and a better man for the position
could not be found.
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LOCALS AND PERSONALS
Mr.. L. l. Peck is down from his
ranch near Mountain City.

Mrs. Adolph knudson has returned
from California where she has been
visiting for the past two months.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-05

WANTED-A position on a ranch
as manager. All branches of the work
fully understood. Would lease small
ranch on reasonable terms. Address
Bert KemmeT, Ely, Nevada. fS14
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BOY WANTED Bright boys for
messengers. Good opportunity to
learn telegraphy. Also receive appli.
cations for clerical position. Western
Union Telegraph Co. fs5
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Or. c. E. whitesldes and Frank II.
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Mr.. and Mrs z. 2. Wheeler and two
small sons have arrived from their
ranch near Beowawe and will spend
the winter in EIko.