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The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
SHIFT DRILL NIGHTS
FOR HOME RIFLES

Two changes have occurred in
the schedule of drills planned for
the Home Defense League Rifles,
according to announcement made
last night by Col. NJ. A. Winter,
commanding the organization.
Company C. Capt. Roger L. CAL
vert, will meet tonight at S
o'clock in the Senate office building.
instead of Wednesday night, as
planned originally. First Sergt. S.
T. Knowles. u. S. A. will be drill
master.
Cofpany A. Mai. Louis c. Wilson,
of the regimental staff. will report
for drill at s o'clock next Thurs
day night in the Business High
School, Eighth street and Rhode
Island avenue northwest, instead of
the Almas Temple Patrol head
quarters.
Two companies of the Home
Rifles drilled last night. Company
E, Capt. William S. Quinter, met
in the drill hall of the New Masonic
Temple, and Company F, Capt.
Daniel r. Nihion. composed entirely
of Elks. held its first organization
and drill meeting in the Elk's Hall,
91s H street northwest. Both drills
were well attended.
Capt. Quinter instructed the men,
bers of his company in rifle sight
ing, and some good scores were
made at the targets.
Col. Winter. commanding the
Home Rifles, Lieut.. Col. E. P.
Hazleton and Maj E. B. Hesse. the
regimental staff, were present at
both drill meetings.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
MOTHERS AND SONS.

childhood had been spent. We had a
small income and were very happy
together until the calf came for men
TO join the army.
She never says one word to hurt
me. but the other day a neighbor
called. She has two sons who are
leaving for the front. She sat there
crying and telling my mother how
thankful and happy she ought 10 be
because her son was exempt.
And l don't suppose you want to
go anyway. do you, Charlie? the
neighbor said. You've never been the
fighting kind
NO 1 told her. I haven't been
but I'd give my whole life this
minute IL it were possible for me to
be straight and strong like those other
fellows. and take my place beside
them in this cause
Il thought / would like TO tell you
this story. 1t may help TO hearten
some of the mothers who have had to
give up their physically fit boys.
don't know which is worse to be chos-
en- and unwilling to go, or willing to
go, and classed by your country and
nature among the UNIT"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
Cosmos-NaudeyiIIe.

A bill of real excellence opened the
fall and winter season at the Cos mos
Theater at the matinees yesterday.
In addition to some real novelties
the artistic excellence Of the two big
musical numbers makes them stand
out as rare attractions of popular
vaudeville. Jan Rubini, the SWed-
ish yiolinist, is an artist of the con-
cert stage and in his tone and teen
nique is of high rank. His exquls-
ite playing of the Mediation from
'Thais'' and Sarasate's "Ziguerwes-
sen" won repeated calls for an en-
core. when he responded with
beautiful arrangement Of popular
songs which he played with real
dramatic effect. The Fifteen Musi-
cal Maids is an orchestral organiZa-
ton of women artists, with woman
leader. They open with The Dance
of the Serpents" by Bocalleri, play
Sousa march with real dash and
spirit, introduce a miss with piccolo
who knows her business and as their
closing number play The Anvil
Chorus" from II Trovatore. with
electric anvils. The Fugiyama Japs,
who open the show are artists
supreme in prestidigitation and Gle
yer sleight-of-hand work. Marie Spar
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
HEBREWS OF CAPITAL
ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS

The headquarters of the Y. NJ. H.
A at 1457 Pennsylvania avenue has
proved a huge success, according to
the committees. Hundreds of Jewish
soldiers, who are stationed in and
around Washington. have been visiting
the reading and pool rooms during
the last week and the number in
Creases each day.
To carry on these activities in a
more extensive line. President Stras-
burger has announced the appoint
ments of the following committees;
Joseph Strasburger, finance commit
tee; Milton King and Edward Leifert.
entertainment committee; Julius Pey-
ser, Rabbi Abram Simon, Rabbi Ben.
Gresham, Rabbi Silverstone. Rabbi
John Gluchet, and the presidents OF
the Council of Jewish Women, the
sisterhood of the Eighth Street Tenn
pie and the Y. W. H. A, as a special
committee TO arrange for 4 big re-
ception for the men in uniform and
civilian strangers, to be held in the
near future.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
b. f. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Taking one consideration with an
other, Keith's bill is the merriest of
the summer, with value fairly dis
tributed among the several acts, and
four headliners dividing honors for
first place. Amelia Stone and Armand
KaIisz are an artistic delight in a
charming musical romance; Win
, ston's sea lions and water nymphs
are entertaining; Bonita and Lew
Hearn have not forgotten the art of
making people laugh in spite of them
selves; and Nonette, "the gypsy vio-
linist." is vivacious and delightful.
II the highway OF life led you to
the great Panama Exposition at San
Francisco a couple of years ago, you
will remember that one of the prom
inent features there was Winston's
water lions and diving nymphs. They
proved Just as entertaining at Keith 5
yesterday. large water tank is
employed. in which the sea lions and
the shapely nymphs perform a num-
ber of interesting feats.
Quite the best feature of the bill
was captivating Amelia Stone and
smiling Armand kalisz in "Mamzelle
Caprice" a musical play which is
particularly effective. These artists
rendered the melodious score of this
operetta with delightful spirit, and
the setting is quite in keeping with
the value Of the offering.
Lew Hearn was in fine comical
fettle yesterday and provoked gales
OF laughter. while Bonita sang and
looked quite as fetching as in the
yesteryear. None of the artists men
toned had anything on Nonette. the
sirl who sings while bowling the
strings" when it came to applause.
She gave several numbers on her
violin with temperament and under
standing.
But these four prominent headliners
haven't the show all to themselves
there is a strong supporting program.
Charles Kenna, THE Street Fakir, 3"
provided a good old fashioned laugh
with his monologue and songs. He
,, portrays a character that is scarcely
known in Washington and is fast dis
appearing elsewhere. and so his work
has more than one point of interest.
Eadie and Ramsden also scored
heavily in Charles Visit" Janet
and Warren Leland painted clever
pictures in lightning time: and Ethel
Arnold and Earl Taylor were big
laugh winners in Put Out Prof.
Clark's hardworking orchestra lent
effectiveness to the several acts, and
the we're popular weekly news motion
pictures completed this entertaining
bill.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
TARS DEFEND Woman
FROM DRUNKEN MAN
Mayaower Sailors Crash Pitcher
Over Drunken Husbands Head.

Protecting a wife from the drunk
en- attack of her husba nd. two sailors
of the Mayfower. crashed a pitcher
over the head of John H. Murray, %,
10 H street southwest. last night,
fracturing his skull.
The two sailors were members OF a
party invited by Murray TO his home.
Murray. 1t is declared. had been drink
ing heavily and was fastly approach
ing drunken stupor. The fracas was
precipitated when the wife remon-
strated with her husband over his in
dulgence, Murray replying by strik-
ing her in the face.
The sailors Immediately defended the
woman by attacking Murray: one pick
ing up a pitcher which ne broke over
Murray's' head
Police were notified by the wife and
the unconscious man was rushed 10
the Emergency Hospital, where he is
reported in a serious condition.
One of the sailors is thought to be
n. Givens The other man was not
known at a late hour last night.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
Tuesday, August Fl, 1917.


According to astrology this is g
most auspicious day. Neptune, Saturn
and Jupiter are all in benefic aspect
1t should be fortunate for whatever
has to do with the sea, for Journeys
on the water and for deep water
fishing.
Neptune is believed to have a pecu.
liar effect over all who have a psychic
gift, and, during this confguration, il
is especially good for the investiga-
ton of occult phenomena.
This power of Neptune is respon-
sible to a great degree, it is held, fol
the apparitions on the battlefields, oil
rather for the ability to observe them
which will bring about a large accep.
tance of spirtism.
Under this planetary government
success is encouraged in trade ir
choice food stuffs, especially those
that are canned, and benefits from
this form of food conservation are
encouraged.
There is a happy omen for mines
and this extends to two new States.
During this rule 1t is well to lister
to the aged. whose advice may be
unusually valuable.
Leather again has the favor of the
planets and will become suddenly
even more valuable than has been an
ticipated.
The use of novel foods is prognosti-
Gated. Among these will be included
fish and meat from Arctic regions,
the seers predict
London astrologers predict great
benefits for Paris and a return of
something of its old gayety in Ser-
tember.
Mars is in a place calculated to have
a most disturbing effect on Holland
in the next few weeks.
King George comes under a sway
that is not at all reassuring to him
and is believed to foreshadow per-
sonal danger.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
a happy augury for the year. They
should avoid changes and those in
employ should be diligent
Children born on this day may be
exceedingly enterprising and success
full. Girls should make lucky mar
riages.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21

Perhaps some of you have had the
good fortune to see Miss Ethyl Barry
more in Barrie's tender little war play
1.-The Old Lady Shows Her Medals, -
1 think the story one Of the most pa
thetic and appealing that has ever
been written, in these days of sorrow
and carnage.
But in my mail today, found a let
ter from a son, a real son, that to me
Is far more pitiful. He has been a
cripple from birth and is an only son.
Now, in these days when the other
boys In the home town are enlisting
under the colors, when all the other
mothers are getting ready the home
made outfits and little treasured mo-
mentoes for their boys at the front.
he must be an onlooker.
Their house, he says, is on the main
street AS he works out in the gar
den, his crutch beside him on the
ground, every now and then, some
boyhood pal will pass by, and call
out greeting to him.
wish you were going, Charlie"
Doesn't he wish he were going. too?
Every time there comes the sound
of marching feet, don't you think he
wonders what his mother is thinking
OF it ALL You can tell from his let
ter how much they have been to each
other all his life, how tender and So
Iacing her love has been to the boy
who was shut of from the sports and
fun of his friends and playmates.
How often over that same little
picket fence did she watch for him
to come from school. Always a lit
tile behind the rest, always a little
bit tired from the eXertion; but some
how from his letters you can tell that
the keenest. sharpest regret has come
now.
Il want to tell you how much en-
joy your daily talks" he writes,
They are so practical and inspiring.
It was from them received the i'm
preston that you have the dearest
of mothers. ! want to congratulate
you, for I also have such a treasure.
Ny mother has had such hard road
to travel all her life but she has
borne the struggles with such cour-
age and good nature that you just
cannot help loving her.
when l was nine years old, my
father died and for fifteen years my
mother worked for me, protecting me
from all hardships and unkind in
fluences. When tell you that l have
been a cripple since birth, you can
see that this was no easy task for a
woman alone, but we were very hap
py together all these years comforting
each other. l love nature and to
please me, mother bought our present
home in this little village, where my
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
VANDALS ROB CATHEDRAL

Saint Etienne, Aug. 2O.-Vanda!s
broke into the cathedral Saturday.
stripped the altars Of valuables and
then set fire to the chairs. furnishings,
laces, altar cloths and the altar in the
sacristy. where the two great organs
stand. The organs were destroyed as
well as several valuable statues. In
addition to the damage done by the
fire considerable destruction was
wrought by water thrown inside the
edifice by the firemen.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
First Night at Theaters
BeIaseo-sLeave 1t to jane


The authors Of "Oh, Boy" having
become infected with youth. they just
couldn't help taking hold of George
AIDES well-known campus comedy,
The College Widow" and livening
1t up with melody and dance. At least
that is the way the matter looks to
Washington. which got wrought up to
an unreasonable fevor over the first
named musical show last week, and
now is called on 70 render hot weather
homage to the premiere week Of
Leave 1t TO Jane. /" AS a matter OF
course "Oh, Boy" with the glory sof
A long New York run behind IL, made
a liveIier impression than its success
sor could achieve on the opening night
with Broadway success a goal still to
be labored for. But Leave II TO
Jane" Just as it stands, is long
way ahead of the average musical
comedy.
Jerome Kern's music is full of gin
ger and other kinds Of spice, and sew
eral of his new tunes will soon be
whistIed. The sentimental numbers
are good, but not so bright with nov
city as the lively dance tunes. such
as Watch My Step" and I'm Going
10 Find Myself a Girl" Leave 1t to
Jane" is the title of another dominant
air that is sure Of popularity. A
comic song called Cleo-patterer.
has the rare quality in music or be-
ing genuinely funny, and the bur-
Iesgue OrisaJal dance that goes Win
il. as rendered by Miss Georgia
O'Ramev, is one of the big hits of
the play.
In the matter of lines Guy Bolton
and p G.. Wodehouse have not had
a terrible lot to do. with so much
good George Ade stuff at hand to
work from. The story and charac-
ters of The College Widow remain
intact, and also many OF the pest
OF the well-remembered lines. sun
there are a good many bright new
laughs. and the musical numbers
are cleverly introduced.
The chorus. in its feminine phase, is
as pretty and dainty a gathering as
is often seen. and includes one or two
exceptionally graceful dancers. The
leading role of Jane Witherspoon is
charmipgly taken by Miss Edith Hal
Ior. Miss Ann Orr, who was to have
taken the part of Bessie Tanner, the
athletic girl. was unfortunately pre-
vented by illness from appearing, but
Miss Lillian Cullen proved a pleasing
understudy. Miss Orr will appear to-
gft.
Robert C. Pitkin is a hkable Billy
Bolton, the halfUaCk who wins the
great game for Atwater College all for
the love of Jane. Oscar Shaw is
Stub" Talmage. the lively undergrad
uate. OIin HoWland is good in the
rrst act as "Bub" Hicks, the home
sick freshman. The other familiar
college types created by Mr. AIDE are
all D. esented by well chosen players.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
MISS RANKIN ASSISTS
FRANCE VOLUNTEERS

Through the efforts of Miss Jean
cite Rankin, member of Congress
from Montana. two American boys of
German parentage were allowed to go
to France where they could enlist in
the United States expeditionary force.
These two boys, John Berger and
n. kaufman, both of Great Falls,
Mont, resolved to fight for Uncle Sam
in spite of their German parentage
which had proved a barrier to them.
and enlisted the aid of Miss Rankin
who, through NJ. Jusserand. French
Ambassador here, eventually arranged
affairs
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
LOCAL HOTELS PLAN
FOR MEATLESS DAY
Food Conservation Measure Will
Soon Be Started Here.

Hotel men OF the District declare
that plans for a "meatless day will
soon be announced by them, and put
into immediate effect. Such action
will be taken by the hotel keepers
as a body. upon instruction from the
Hotel Mems Association.
This national body has a repre-
sentative in the Food Administration,
cooperating closely with Mr.. Hoover
and information about observance of
the new regime in food saving is eX-
pected to be Forthcoming within the
next few days.
Until then, nothing can be stated
with surety as to w hat plans the
hotel keepers have worked out among
themselves, though they have been
earnestly preparing for this contin-
gency for some time past.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
IRON MEDICINE
HAS MANY USES
Besides Being Fine Tonic, 1t
Stops Bleeding at Once,
Heals Old Sores, Pre-
vents Soreness.
Years of Use by Surgeons, Doctors
Hospitals, Dentists. and Farmers
Prove Its Usefulness.

10 insure clear, clean complexion
and freedom from blood troubles.
pimples, pallid skin and uric acid
and pains, the use of Acid Iron Min
eral is recommended.
This remarkable medicine is con-
centrated and bottled by the Fer
rodine Chemical Corporation, the les
sors of the only natural medicinal
iron mineral deposit of its kind known
to the world.
Like radtum, as years have gone
by, new uses have been found for
this very inexpensive, yet powerful
medicine. Bottled for more than
thirty years for the professions and
hospitals it may now be secured for
home use in soc audfH bottles.
A teaspoonful diluted in a glass of
water after meals, makes a powerful
blood tonic and system strengthener
and as a remedy for blood, kidneys,
bladder and stomach, it has proven
its worthiness to thorough trial
over and over again.
May be Used Externally.
Now comes the statement by author
tiles on the subject, that Acid Iron
Mineral, after exhaustive tests, makes
an unequaled antiseptic and healing
agent for wounds. old sores, and skin
abrasions. Applied to cuts it stops the
bleeding and no germs can live there.
1t heals and prevents soreness as well,
and surgeons are loud in its praise.
This accounts for it's wonderful heal
ing qualities when taken internally,
no doubt.
Dentists all over the country are
adopting Acid Iron Mineral as a
mouth wash to stop bleeding and as
an antiseptic when extracting teeth:
Farmers and breeders use Acid Iron
Mineral in castrating and de-horn-
ing cattle. Like radium, which has a
hundred uses from cure Of cancer to
illumination of numerals on a watch
dial, so We find this second wonder
of nature has its chief use in stoma ch,
kidney and blood treatment, and yet
may be used to stop bleeding. heal
old sores, etc.
Being a pleasant, powerful tonic
you will find it delightfully."- invigorat-
ing and a fine system medicine. 1t
contains no alcohol and having no
effect on the bowels has none of the
disadvantages of most tonics taken
these days. II your druggist hasn't it
a large bottle of Acid Iron Mineral
ing and a fine system medicine. 1t
six times longer than other and weak
er iron tonics may be secured direct
on receipt of one dollar by the Fer
rodine Chemical Corporation, Roanoke,
Va. No medicine chest is complete
without 1t. Send for quantity prices
for use on farms. Dentists may secure
a small trial bottle by writing on
letterHead and enclosing 25c.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
Hold Sheriff and Judge
on Draft Plot Charges

Russellville. Ky. Aug. @.-Charged
with conspiring to violate the con-
scription law Sheriff James s. Taylor.
member Of the Logan County eXemp-
ton board, and County Judge J. w.
Edwards were arrested today. They
were held for examination on August
g and released on $500 bonds.
The sheriff is charged with promising
exemption to drafted men in exchange
for political support, and the judge
with conspiring with him.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
To Refuse Parsnorts.

Petrograd, Aug. 2O.-AcCordin- to
special decree OF the provisional
government. foreign Minister Ter
estchenko, has instructed all the
diplomatic representatives, and con-
sular agencies to refuse wise on
passports for Russian political inn
migrants intending to return to Rus
sia via Germany. and 10 deny them
any material or military help.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
Former Capital Business
Man VIII Soon Return

Joseph H Chase, former Wash
ingtonian and prominent business
man, is coming back to the capi-
tai soon, as the sales manager for
Cohen and Hughes. Inc, a firm do
ing business in Baltimore and This
city.
Before he left Washington sew
eral years ago. Mr.. Chase was iden-
tifed with the Joseph Hal Chase
Piano Company, A local concern.
Since his departure from the Citv.
he has been with the Waramaker
stores in Philadelphia. and New
York, and with c. J. Heppe and
Sons. Of Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
BRITISH TO PENALIZE
SHIPS AIDING ENEMY

London. Aug. 2O.-In principle the
British government is of the opinion,
Lord Robert Cecil. minister of Block
ade. told The house OF commons today.
that nsUtral shipping. which has been
persistently and continuously assist
ing Great Brj:ain's enemies should be
treated after the war on the same
footing as enemy shipping
Vessels that lie in port in conse,
quence Of the German government :
threats. the minister added, wouio
certainly be considered as assisting
the belligerent objects of the enemy.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
POLICE BEAR SAD NEWS.

Police officials yesterday were the
bearers of sad news to two strangers
in WashinSton whose relatives had
died recently. Frederick 4. Smith. Cf
Rochester, y. Y, was located by in
vestiga-ion, and informed that his
wife lad been mOrtally wounded in an
automobile smashup. The other death
notice went to Louis Weinstcin. and
told Of the demise OF his father at
HOboken. y J.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
SERVICES FOR EDWARD SMITH.

Funeral services for Edward Smith,
- years old. who died yesterday a.
his home Sis Eighth street north
west. will he held this evening at 6
O'Clock. The body viii he sent 10 New
York for interment Wednesday.
Mr.. Smith was Se e-rctsry 10 Sec-e-
taTy OF Commerce Ecdheid. ard came
70 Washington some eighteen months
ago.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
German Motor Company
Makes Big War Profits

Stuttgart. Aug. 2O--The Daimler
Motor Company. OF Cannstatt.
which furnishes practically all the
motors for 1he German aeroplanes
and war automobiles, is resping an
enormous harvest from the war.
The company has a capital OF So
100000, but at the annual meeting
of the shareholders held recently
the president reported the net prof
its during the last fiscal yea
amounted to $2.O26.e1l. against
$l,331,S16 for the fiscal year 1856.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
NeU Hair Remover In
Demand, Say Druggists
PheIactine Removes Roots and

Since the virtues of phelactine as
2 hair remover became generally
known. druggists in this country
have been having a really extraOr-
dinary demand for this remarkable
product. The fact that it actually
removes the rOOts-befOre ones
eves-as well as the surface hairs.
is of course mainly responsible for
its large and increasing sale. The
new method is not to be compared
at all with the usual depilatory,
electrical or other processes. 1t is
entirely safe, non-irritating. nom
poisonous. odUrless-and instan-
Janeous, A stick of phelactine, used
IN accordance with the simple in
strUCtionS which accompany IL, can
be purchased anywhere on a money
back basis, so certain is it to satisfy
and delight the user.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21
Two Years for Draft Plotters.

New York. Aug. 20.-LoUlS 7
CheTey and DR.. Samuel J. Bernfeld.
the two discharged members q
exemption board, No. 90 pleaded
guilty today. 10 accepting bribss
for granting exemptions from n lii
tary service. They were sentenced
TO serve two years each in Atlanta
penitentiary.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-21

terwoven with the thrilling adven-
tures of plucky man and quick
witted girl. This picture will hold
the screen until Tuesday inclusive.
The Flame of the Yukon" a new
film play of the north, starring Doro-
thy Dalton. will be shown on We'd
nesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. Miss Dalton is pictured as the
queen of the dance hall girls. and
she is known through the Yukon
country as the Flame" She is the
trump card OF Black Jack Hovey,
proprietor of the Midas Cafe, the
most popular resort in the lively min
ing town. One night a stranger comes
to the place but instead of tricking
him she finds herself interested in him
and aids him on his way to the gold
field. After his departure she feels
that his influence over her has been
for the good and decides that that
night shall be her last as a dance
hall harpy. other first run pictures
will be shown and the Garden Sym
phony Orchestra will render appro-
pirate musical accompaniments.