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The herald., 1917-11-08
KIDNAPPED YEARS
AGO, FINDS MOTHER
Gov Now Nineteen Years Old,
Was Taken by Father
When Infant.

Portland, Orc.-Ralph Stewart. nine
teen years old Of this ciry, kidnapped
by his father when one month old, and
who had lost al trace Of his mother
since that time, has been restored 10
his mothers arms after years Of
searching.
Young Stewart was taken from his
cradle shortly after he was born and
placed in public home hy his father.
His mother was Ill at the time, and
when She recovered She could find no
trace OF her baby. As the boy grew
older he learned the story of his early
childhood and started search for his
mother.
The search was conducted from the
office Of the Juvenile court here under
the direction ot William Spencer
Stewart brought his story 10 Spencer
The herald., 1917-11-08
CAUGHT AFTER ELEVEN YEARS
Man Charged With Murder in Carol
County, Va, Long Eluded
Arrest.

Pendleton, Ore.-SherIff Bud Ed
wards of Carroll county. Va, who va.
a figure in the famous Allen tragedy
which was a nationwide sensation {
few years ago, has arrived In Pendle
ton to take into custody Logan Vernon
alias J. X. Rash, wanted IN Virgins
for a murder committed IL years ago
Rash had successfully eluded pursui
since the crime was committed unit
be was arrested here.
Edwards bears a bullet scar from
the memorable courtroom battle IL
which judge, sheriff and prOsecutin!
attorney and two jurors were killed b!
Floyd and Sidney Allen and fOul
friends after Allen had been sentenced
to the penitentlary for interfering with
IN officer. Edwards Is said to be thu
one who killed Floyd Allen.
The herald., 1917-11-08
LITTLE BOY SAVES CHILD
Pulled the Youngster Out Of Ar
Old Well Where He Had
Fafien.

Depere. Wis.-Lawrence Kidney, tn,
four year-old son of William Kidney, &
West Depere boat builder. rescued
Robert Van Gemert, two years old
from drowning. The two boys, togeth
er with Lawrence's younger brother
were playing when Robert fell into ar
old deep well.
When he screamed the younger Kid
ney boy said, Let's run home and tel
mamma he's drowning" but Lawrence
reproved by saying that "herl be al
drowned then" He caught the drown
Ing child by the hand, after hangins
down the slippery sides of the well
and pulled him to safety-just muddy
and wet, that's all.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Butler Got Away With II.

Some folks uptown hired unto them
selves a new butler last month. lie
told them he knew all about butlerin"
and that ne had done the job for the
niftieSt people in the world. He was
colOrcd, pompous and impressive; 50
much so that, although he asked for
gigantic wages, he got it right off III"
bat.
On the afternoon he started in his
mistress went out riding. When she
returned she asked him If anyone had
called.
Nom" responded the hutler. no
body ain zackly called. But two old
folks come round in q hack and when
I ,tole 'em you was out they jes' went
away and lcf' some lii white guards
an lot q cigarette papahS.'
(Think this over. It's better on cog
itation.) -Washingto Star.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Kidnapped by His Father.

several years ago and at that time d
picture Of the boy and hissstOry were
published in a Portland paper. This
brought the first clue 10 the long lost
parent.
II. e. Carson OF Seattle, who read
the story, remembered the facts and
communicated with Portland. anG
through his friends. who had been ac
Quainted with the boys mother years
before, the woman WAS traced to TIT
little town Of Rockport. Wash.
The mothers name Is now Mrs. F
J. Melville.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Boutonnieres.

Long pins in the form of jeweled
butterflies or insects are worn with
Tailor suits and sports coats in place of
the once popular buttonhOle bouquets,
says the Dry Goods Economist. These
are pinned either to the revers of sport
coat or jacket or to the side of the
coat at the usual line of breast pock-
ct. The butterfly pins are generally
In life size. while the dragon-fly pins
noted are often twice the length of the
naturul fly.
The herald., 1917-11-08
UKULELE WINS HEART
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS

New York. - Many SWANS
woOed Rosie O'Brien in vain;
her heart was not to be had for
the asking. That is, until JO-
seph GOnSalves came out of the
West with a ukulele from which
he extracted music that would
have melted any heart.
The strains Of the ukulele
lured Rosie from home and she
was not to be found until her
mother remembered GOnsalves
with his luke" Police traced
the two to an apartment house.
but it was too late. The pair
, we're married.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Mrs. Russell Sage Nov :

Mrs. Russell Sage. wa ,,..sss
nasscd her eighty-eighin '" 81
At her Lawrence, L. l. n0- ..sgss
living in almost complels !. "a rsss,'
and few Of the many frlen l'n.. - !
with birthday cOngIatulalippa a 81
rclved by her. Those sDs A.,
formed she could not rev ,a' ,rls 4
spccted her preference y, ,.. sl;i'
left their cards with con- sr ,ss-s
Hundreds of congratu !. ,.., 4, =
were received from al wv
try. .,ss ai 4
Mrs. Sage seldom e,*, Nam, n
grounds surrounding hel e.. D' !, 80
E It,r y having expressed p = I'd
,bar OYER the carriage ,,,, ~
rlnns for years after ''''
came popular.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Housccleanino Wespon,

De WhIz-He's Gwfully clever with
gun!
De QuiZ-A good shot. ell?
De Whiz-No. | don't mean that
way.
DE Quiz-What do you mean then2
De Whlz-Why, he couldn't find the
hammer yesterday and he drove the
tacks into the carpets with his new re-
VOlvGr
The herald., 1917-11-08

tom Of the coat. at the sides. very wide
bands of Hudson seal are set on. Wide
cuffs and big muffler collar Of this
fur add to the beauty and warmth
Of the garment At the middle of the
belt across the front buckle, covered
with the same, finishes the adornment
of this very smart and up-to-date mod.
ell and 1t may be taken as represent
ative and first-class example of tOday's
cont STYLES.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Test for Hoover.

She-Mr. Hoover says that It's much
healthier to eat fruit with the skins or
instead of peeling it.
He-Huh! I'd like to put him on 6
diet Of pineapple for about week, ant
then hear what he'd have to say.-Car
toons Magazine.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Hunt Between Battles

PariS.-Despite the roar of artillery
and rifle fire great tlocks of wild ducks
continue to make their homes in the
lakes and dikes between the German
and allied armies on the northern end
Of the western front Between battles
the soldiers go hunting.
The herald., 1917-11-08
A Mountain Of Flesh.

Very Stout Gentleman-But l tell
sou this road Is private and you shall
not pass except over my PROSTATE
body.
Motorist-In that case I'll 20 back.
My ear isn't very good ut mountain
climbing.
The herald., 1917-11-08
nAnurinht PROTECTIVE

The copyright law = si, "dnt y.
an 'e Exclusive right lt.. to s p1'iI ~
and sell his writings I = 'dr.psts
for a term Of % year. .Dsord ~
for a renewal for u
2S years.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Would Not Draft Giant

Charleston, W. Na.-JOhn Arson OF
New Rockford, n. D., eight feet tall
travelling as circus giant, fniled ia
pass the physical test of the city ex
emptiOn board here.
The herald., 1917-11-08
The Feminine,

SchoolteaCher-A fort Is a place
where they keep soldiers. Now what
Is a fortress?
,7Ommy-A place where they keep
soldiers wives.
The herald., 1917-11-08
incurable III.

$50 you say you no longer sleep of
nights? Why don't you consult doc
tori"
ut would do no good. It's not in
somnia that keeps me awake; it's the
baby"
The herald., 1917-11-08
Now-a-D avs.

Don't you think every one ought to
look for the good in the wOrld?"
"Yes. but instead Of looking for the
good. they seem 10 be looking for the
good things"
The herald., 1917-11-08
Daughter and Mother.

"Will you marry me?"
"If mother says so. all right"
Hum. Is mother going to decide all
our questions for us in case this mar
rage takes place?"-Kansas City Jour
nal.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Boy Confessed to Eight eurqlaries

Nineland, y. J.-NiIliam Holt. Il
gears old, confessed Z" eight burglaries
committed during the past three
months, after he had been caught on
one of the jobs.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Rubber Plants.

To keep rubber plants in fine cond!-
Con. once week wipe each LEAF sep
arately with cloth dipped in pt
Oil. Then pour a Tablespoonful d. Il
among the roots. This adds strength
to each leaf and life TO the plant.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Women Overworked.

LondOn.-A campaign has been
started against OverwOrking women
munition workers. Some women, II
was said, work from 10 to Il hours
day.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Fashion whjri.

How long do We stay ut the Jupi-
ter Junction. Willlam?"
Twenty minutes. my dear. You
don't need over two gowns"
The herald., 1917-11-08
Goes Farther.

"Have you given much thought to
this new charity scheme?"
Didn't know they wanted any. It's
money they've been hitting me up for"
The herald., 1917-11-08
Permissible.

az hate that expression, Drop me
q line"
"Still. it's permissible il you happen
TO be drowning"
The herald., 1917-11-08
The Worm Turned.

Il want man with II higher call
ing"
Then you'd better marry chimney
sweep"
The herald., 1917-11-08
Summer Travel.

4 man once took a holiday.
He worked Ike mad TO get away;
And then was kept upon the rack
In terror OF the journey back.
The herald., 1917-11-08
To Be Sure,

"They say Caroline Simpleton is
married. at last"
"WhO's the happy man?"
"Her father, Of course"
The herald., 1917-11-08
He Knew.

She-The poet says Laws that are
fixed are fair"
He-Nlx. Any lawmaker who is
fXed can't be fair.
The herald., 1917-11-08
Shopped for Repairs.

Full presume Richleigh Is getting
a lot of pleasure out Of his new car.
Fuller-Must be out of II. He's sci.
lOm In Ii.
The herald., 1917-11-08

"'e ume say with haItp,,.
necks'' One of them, Col, I ,,"'T !
was captured. and ,fte, ', , - D
tourt-martiol was hanged =, - :
ton ny the orders of Torls,o " V
Major Ferguson was s,r, !,
wallis to South CarolIn, ~. " 2.
men Of whom five-,Ixtb, v ~.
L'EaiiStS. His instruction, -
intimidato the rebels and t IN ', "a
as many recruits rs he posss, !.
49,. Battle Of Kings wouua,
The news of his approach r",.
American Spartans to do Or s ,S.' !,
l'F' their farms and ranges ,,nj
came cut Of the passes Of ia
lachlans, Sure-foOted, Quics 4
'ead'y In their aim as markSs
accustomed 10 dea, haDd.tob,,i
'he savagcS in fights with m.
toinahawk. they constituted m. =
most effective fighting forces g,'
Semhled on this continent. ns,
was buckSkin. They came m, |,
frontIersmen in hunting shlrs n,
their caps were sprigs Of hepIot /. F
biems Of their rugged land.
They ca".e 1900 strong. md, /,
urge Of n mighty impulse. and h.
not until they were actually p,,,|
10 engage the enemy at KIM, vi
tain, about forty miles from a, al
ent city Of Spartanburg. fist u
chose as their leader William r,,I
bell. He was one OF those v-,I
who had commanded troops Of 81
regular light cavalry and. Ike N,.,
.
had suffered much FOR the rVs
liberty. The result OF the ban, 4
Kings Mountain depended aims .
tirely on the personal initiative 4 n
men OF this Sparta Of the val
world.
The American Spartans were vsI
TONED To climbing mountains 81 Il
the steep sides OF the heights n
went with incredible agility. II
from under cover Of shrubs and II
when they could. The British tss|
| down the hillside with bayonp Il
pressed back the American line d
pioneers formed again and went u
attack with renewed spirit
The cry was raised that THa|
was coming In from the rear to Hst
tack. Sewer rode like Sherldar nj
the patriots, assured them that BY
port was false and again got tA1 =
line. The mountain was taken b p
! Americans In their fourth ix1
The sharpshOOtIng Of the pOnNs
/ deadly execution.
Major Ferguson refused 10 Srs|
der and although one Of his DS :
raised n flag Of truce he sTd
down with his sword. He made ~
tempt to get through The Ansf
lines and was shot five times 40
dead upon the field. After rs NI
his command surrendered rAfnn
| 4j6 British dead upon the nsf ,
of the survivors nearly ever :
was wounded. Only Is Of tAs "
can fighters were killed.
I
Back to Their villa
The battle over the men F@n
into the strongholds In the hisr
which they had so suddenly cs.
the words Of Elson: AT Rns'~
thin they turned the tide o. W.
and insured the ultimate lndeF'~
Of America" II
After the war these p'OOs'l'
their attention to the devsl'pDe
their fertile lands. The cosY
"Spartanburgh" was formed y. y !,
"h" was dropped early Ia m
tenth century and the pFs''a '
ing was adopted. m Il
The development Of ne !,
Spartanburg was not rapld ~ =
in 1900 there was only snail :
OF settlers there. The dg
1850 inhabitants In ls'O' .a a
as many in 1880 and $50 !,
At present it has 2o,o@ LIAM. 49, 3
| # has only been within ret. ca :, :
that the place has come J"
| inence industrinlly. Now ~ 49,
largest cotton mills OF y. sse
n great increase in ls
| witbin the last ten years
The herald., 1917-11-08

Il hear your rich old uncle is dead
YES, he Is"
what did he leave:'
"A widow we'd never heard Of"
The herald., 1917-11-08
EVENING Dress Trimmings.

The opening up of the season for
evening dresses is having a strong in
fluence on the demand for beads and
spangles says the Dry Goods Econo-
mist, particularly in the more delicate
shades. Spangled bands in plain row
effect in such shades as Chinese blue,
opal, coral. wisterla and green are all
in high regard, being used in conjunc-
tiC8 with tassels and small sized or
namentS to match.
Perseverance in love Is more Of o
nuisance than q virtue,
The herald., 1917-11-08
ROMANCE FOLLOWS
IN WAKE OF WAR
One Red Rose Made World OF
Difference to Cana
dian Soldier.
MUST FIND TIE G!VER
Crimson Flower Parting Gift of Un-
known Maid Who Is Waiting Some
where-Task May Not Be
So Difficult.

London, Ont.-War is not al horror.
fitting that yOu should know the story
Of the Red Rose Girl
Canada famed with war. Recruits
were hurrying through the streets to
TO far-away France. Some would come
back, maybe. And others? Well, war
would bring many sorrows TO the
shores OF Canada-and dig many a
grave In Frances fair valleys.
The troops were passing In last re-
view through the streets of London,
Ontario. Visitors fiocked TO the city
10 give them godspeed. And the khaki
clad soldiers trumped through the
streets midst tears and cheers.
Private Stanley Smelling Eighteenth
Western Ontario battalion. swung
along in the ranks. There had been
none 10 say goOdby to him. Eth. well.
II was easier-Or best, maybe. he
unused.
Then a girl leaned from the tOnneau
Of II big black touring car. She
brushed a rose against her lipS-a big,
red rose-and tossed It To Private
Smelling.
Bring it back--to me" she muir
INJURED. and"
His hat came Off, and In her deep
gray eyes he read the unspokcn mes
sage.
Il will" he answered simply.
At the Front
PARKWAY France. II was at St. Elol.
Cannon doomed a prelude. Shrapnel
screamed. Mines lOosed death under
the feet of the enemy. And the men of
he gallant Eighteenth Ontario stamped
.Inpatiently and wondered dimly if a
mine would tear the earth from under
them next. Then rifles beat death
'attOO and the order came to move for
ward.
That night, lying, in his trenCh-a
conquered German trench - Private
Smelling looked at his faded rose and
! thought of the peaceful world back
across the waters.
Il wonder If l ever will live through
this hell 10 find the Red Rose Girl?''
ne asked himself
The Canadian troops moved on
coward Ypres. The shrill cries of battle
the screams Of dying men. hoarse com
The herald., 1917-11-08

, me um n say with halter. ,,O,,.
heckS' One Of them, Col, I,, ''' ! :
was captured, and after ' 4 =, .
court-martial was hon,oa va
ton ny the orders of Torls,o " W
Major Ferguson was Sent 4, ,
wallis to South CoroI,r. . ~. " q
men Of whom fre.sIytb, WIZ wa !
Loyaii,'s. His instruction, s, =, !
intimidate the rebels ana "a
as many recruits as he pos.l, ~
The Washington times., 1917-04-15

meet at the Central High School
Thursday evening. All the younger sci
OF society seemed to be there. / no
ticed particularly pretty Nancy Lane
daughter of the Secretary of the In
terror. She did seem to be having
such a good time! She was accompan
led by owen Thompson, jr., who was
thoroughly enjoying 1t, too, I can tell
you. Owen enters the Naval Academy
next month.
Did you know that the Lanes are
thinking OF moving? Not Immediately
but they are looking for a house. and
will move as soon as they find one
to suit them. They have until Sep
:ember to make q selection.
told you some time ago that. Mrs.
George Odell was going to join her
husband in Copenhagen as soon as
she could get passage. Mr.. Odell went
to Europe on the ship with Count Won
Bernstorff and his suite. It seems
that she has not been able to get pas.
sage as yet. but Is striving hard to
be allowed to go on the ship that will
take Baron Zwiedinek and the other
members OF the Austrian embassy.
But IL I gossip with you much long
er will be too late for my ride. Yes,
horseback riding; I go almost every
Sunday. Every morning, but particu-
larly Sunday mornings, nowadays you
see large groups OF people riding In
the suburbs. That and the opening
OF the baseball season make you feel
that old Jack Frost should go and
hide himself, which he seems intent
on not doing. Write soon.
As ever,
lean ELIOT.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
FUNERAL OF Mr.. GUTHRIDeE
Services for Veteran Newspaper
Man Held at Home.

Funeral services for Jules Guth-
ridge, aged sixty-five, who died sud
denly at his home, 1892 R street
northwest, yesterday from an apo
plectic stroke, will be held at the
home OF his brother-in-law, DR.. J. J.
Little, 1911 r street northwest, to-
morrow. Bishop Harding will offici-
ate. Interment will be in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
Mr.. Guthridge first began work as
a telegraph operator, and at one time
was associated with Thomas A. Edi-
son. He later entered the newspaper
field and became chief Of the national
Republican press bureau in the CAM
paign in which Mckinley was elected.
In 1899. with Thomas J. Alvord
and others. he founded the Washing
ton Evening News. During his life
he held many important newspaper
and Government positions.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
MESoP0TAMIAN IN CAPITAL
High Priests Son Puzzled by Quaint
Ways Of Americans.

Seeking the mysteries OF open
plumbing, swat the fly campaigns,
and other pearls OF Occidental civill-
ration, Raphael Emmanuel, son OF a
chief high priest OF Mesopotamia,
is visiting Washington. He left his
ancient, sunny home ave years ago to
enlarge his mind by studying at first
hand the customs of the land OF the
hivver and the home Of the vacuum
cleaner.
Some quaint American ways puzzle
this cultured Oriental. For instance.
he has not been able to understand
why an automobilist always puts on
extra speed when he turns a corner.
He is coming along, however, and
when he goes back to that dear Meso-
potamia he expects to have a number
of snappy stories to tell the folks.
He will remain here for quite some
time.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
CONWAY MEMORIAL TABLET.

A committee, composed OF George
z. Hamilton. dean OF the George
town University Law School, Hugh
T. Fegan. secretary Of the law scheol,
and Daniel w. o'Donoghue, professor
of common pleading. has been ap-
pointed by the alumni association to
supervise the erection of.a memorial
tablet at the college for the Rev. John
A Conway, s. J.. former vice presi.
dent OF the university, and founder of
the almuni sodality. The tablet Is to
be erected in the main building at the
university. Father Conway died In
1915.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
Mis- Grace N. Taylor weds.

The parsonage OF the Fifth Baptist
Church. was the scene Of q pretty we'd
ding on Easter Monday evening, at Z
o'clock, when Miss Grace n. Taylor
became the bride of Joseph w. Koob.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John E. Briggs.
The bride wore a beautiful cham
payne tailored suit and hat to match,
and q bouquet Of sweet peas and lilies
OF the valley. The brides sister, Miss
Esther Taylor, was bridesmaid, and
The Washington times., 1917-04-15

ding trip to Philadelphia and Allan
tic City. After May 1, they will be
"at home" at 1343 Clifton street.
=
Robert z. Lee Chapter, No. 644,
United Daughters OF the Confederacy,
will give its monthly dance at Con-
federate Memorial Home, 1922 YER
mont avenue April "a. This Is the
seventh dance of the series.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
To Give Patriotic Dance.

The dance given by the Dixie Chap
ter Of the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy on Wednesday evening at
the Confederate Memorial Home Will
be q patriotic affair.
The Stars and Stripes will be used
with the Confederate colors in the
decorations. This will be the last
dance given this season by the chap
ter.
Miss Helen B. walcott, daughter
OF DIR. and Mrs. Charles Walcott,
who went to France with Mile. Cecile
Denis de Lagarde, expects to return
to Washington early in May. Miss
Walcott has been an assistant for
nine months in military hospitals at
Chambery and Cannes, and Is coming
home for q rest
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
SOCIETY LETTER
BY JEAN ELIOT
Latest News and Gossip of the
Smart Set of the Nations
Capital.
CONTINUED from sixth Paxe)

made a name and fortune. He did
both and he also married Miss Wuls-
zen, who is one of the most charming
woman who has come to Washington
for a long time. Mr.. Kendrick went
into politics and at the time he was
sent to the Senate he was governor
of the State and previous that he
had held many offices In addition
to accumulating a fortune Of no little
size.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
Colonel FlasIer Honor Guest.

Col Clement A. F. Flagler, u. s. A,
recently appointed military attache
at the American embassy in Rome,
and Mrs. Flagler were the honor
guests at the dinner which Capt. and
Mrs. Clarence Ridley gave last even
ing. The other guests were Col. and
MRS. E. E. Winslow, Col. and Mrs.
Charles W. Kutz, Capt. and Mrs. ]. G..
3. Lampert, Major and Mrs. Gustave
kukesh, and Lieut.: and Mrs. Henry
Holcombe.
A walking grab-bag will be one of
the novelties of this years Episcopal
Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital bazaar,
to be held on April IS and 10. As
Miss Grab Bag, impersonated by Miss
Chase, walks about the ballroom OF
the Raleigh Hotel her bulging pock-
cts, of all sizes and shapes, will at
tract the curiosity of the patrons.
The booth OF fancy work and dress
ed dolls will be conducted by Mrs. w.
T. Glover, assisted by Mrs. Robert s.
Beale, Mrs. Rawling Hume, Mrs. ]. H.
Horner, Mrs. 2. S. Kennedy, Mrs. s.
Percy Thompson, Mrs. H. N. Roden-
baugh, Mrs. George A. King, Mrs. A.
A Snyder, and Miss Emily Graves and
Miss Olive Myers.