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The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Bathing A Menace,
DECLARES SOUTHERNER
Love of Tub Reason for "Substandard
Condition" He Says.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Feb. l0-If, as some very
eminent medical scientists declare, this
country is becoming or has become a
'substandard neurotic nation and its
young men hollow-chested, stoop-should-
cred mollycoddles, II behooves every pa
triot, 1t seems to me, to attempt to dis
cover the reason, so that a remedy may
be found and applied, says L. f. Vieux
II am no scientist, medical or other
wise. but 1t seems to me that the under
lying cause for all this degeneracy is
not far to seek-given a little study and
reflection. 1t lies in the modern Anglo
the body by continually sluicng it with
water, hot and cold. as II one were
house on fire-that has taken posses sion
IN recent years of our once virile land
Until after the Civil War there was
probably not a stationary bathtub south
of Mason and Dixon's line. tin hand
basin, or, at most. a wooden washtub
was considered amply sufficient for any
cleansing purposes that might be de-
sired. and any man who went scrubbing
himself oftener than once a week was
looked upon as a mollycoddle or a for
eigner who needed watching
"Of course, there was swimming in
summer, and 1 have heard a man boast
that he averaged good wash for
nearly every two days of the year be-
cause he went in swimming every day
in summer. An old-fashioned. robust
specimen of a Southern gentleman not
long ago on a visit to a relative at the
latter's summer place near New York,
observing that his host took a bath
morning and night and a plunge into
the ocean between times. expressed the
wisdom Of former days by saying:
Look here, you wash too much. 1t
amt healthy!'"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

in my dressing room. ] really thought
had never smeIled such wonderful fraE-
rance with such glorious promise OF
spring.
Niolets are my fsvorite flower. I don't
know why. love them anywhere I
find them, growing wild or calling to
me to frUm a florists window the close
little double ones or the great single
petaled Parma variety. Once, when We
"ere over in New Jersey, we walked out
to a gypsy ca mp near Bound Brook. The
old queen, Mary Smith, and her nine
daughters entertained US, and there was
a circle Of young boys who stood around.
eyeing US eagerly. They were hslf-clRd
Young savages, l know, who rode horses
bareback. but the next day, as was
waiting for the taking Of a scene. one
pf our men came towards me with a
tall young gypsy boy OF about sixteen.
carrying a huge pastebosrd suit box.
Without a word he laid il at my feet.
turned and went away. When ! opened
it. found punches OF white and pur-
pie vlOlets, wild ones. imbedded in green
moss, a Gift from the camp. It seemed
TO me one Of the sweetest tributes 1 had
ever received.
But / have no favorfte perfume. To
each month Of the yesr and each epoch
Of ones life belong separate memories
and various flowers. How may one
choose a single one?
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Forty-eight pints were in one bag, while
the other contained twenty-one pints. Mr.
Richardson had left the establishment to
attend to some other business, and the
clerks. busy at the time, did not notice
the rum hound" who. entering the es-
tablishment, scented the good liquor and
made of with it.
The FIRST they knew of the theft of the
liquor was when Mr.. Richardson return
ed to the store at about $50 o'clock.
"How about my packages" he said, and
when search was made for the liquor. one
case was found to be missing The pro-
prietor of the establishment could not
allow his customer to leave dissatisfied.
so twenty-five perfectly good other pints
were packed in a new bag. and the north
Csrolinian, bearing his oasis" walked
from the esta adjustment.
Mr. Richardson was not to blame for
the loss said Mr.. Minister last night.
We were busy, and I guess some one
just picked up the bag and carted II of.
Nj. Richardson has been a customer of
ours for the past four months. He started
for North Carolina this evening"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Buys 81 Pints for Long, Dry Ride;
Someone Whiffs Booze; q Disappear

The Sahara-like dryness of Wilson. N.
c., will disappear today. Many fellow
who has successfully ridden the water
cart OF late, IL he is in right with the
man who yesterday gave his name to the
police of this city as Charles Richardson,
will fall from grace and swill his share
of the ninety-one pints of good old Nell
son which Mr.. Richardson had before he
left here. The liquor left here in two
suitecases. borne by the gentleman from
the bone-dry State of North Carolina, and
unless plans miscarry. will arrive as an
oasis bright and early this morning.
The fact that Mr.. Richardson was leav-
ing the city with his supply OF wet goods
became known to the police late yester-
day afternoon. when Samuel d. Minister,
liquor dealer at 1900 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., notified them that a suitcase contain
ing twenty-one pints of good Nelson
booze. the property of Richardson, had
been stolen BY some person unknown.
according to the statement of Mr. Min
ster, Richardson had purchased ninety
one pints of good red liquor, which had
all been carefully packed in two sutcases.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
'kAISER'S POWER HOLDS
U.S.BACK, GERMANY
Protests Against U-Boat Warfare Ex-
pected. Dispatches Say.
IBy the international News Service.

(By the International News Service }
Amsterdam, Feb. 10.-That Germany's
political situation has been strengthen
ed by the refusal of European and South
American neutrals to break off diploma
tic relations, is the view held In Of
fetal circles in Berlin, says a dispatch
from the German capital yesterday.
Protests against the drastic regula-
tions of Germany's submarine blockade
were expected and discounted In ad-
vance.
Three factors contributed to the action
Of European neutrals in refusing to fol-
low President Wilson's suggestion for a
UNIVERSAL break with the imperial gov
ernment. the dispatch adds. These are:
Recognition Of the necessities which
compelled Germany to begin a ruthless
"U-boat' war
Friends of the German empire.
Realization of Germany's military
power.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
URGES PROPER FEEDING

DR.. J. H. johnson. OF the Board OF Edu-
cation, at recent meeting of the Home
and school Association OF the Joshua r
SloolnSs school held in the Ebenezer M.
z. Church. Fourth and ID streets so,,,n-
east, made plea for under-noprtsh,s5
children of the District.
1t is highly important" said DR.. John
son. that a simple, wholesome fare he
given children 10 order for them 10 ret
the best out Of their studies ana ,be,r
hves. There Is no more important period
IN the life Of a person than the period az
aooieseense Proper feeding at this time
handicaps US for MA"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
TRIES THREE TIMES
TO END LIFE in Cell
Arrested for Robbery. Says He Prefers
Death to Disgrace.
special to The Washington Herald.

special to The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Feb. 10,-Three times
Henry Hewett. ss years old. 6ss North
I"eifth street, attempted to Kill himseif
iE cell in the Park and Lehigh avenues
station house this morning rather than
face trial and prison for robbing the drv
goods store OF John Purdy, 262o German
town avenue
Howett as captured by detail OF
patro!men, brought to the dry goods store
by Patrolman Wiegand. He had packed
pillow case full of goods, valued In all
al SJo From the cash register he had
taken sl2.s2
within an hour after he was placer
In a cell Hewett made his first ATTEMPT
at suicide. Turnkey David Walker. maxi
ing round Of the cells. found Hewett
lying on the floor. His necktle was
knotted tightly about his neck. and he
was unconscious. Walker tore on the tie
and Hewett slowly revived.
From then on the turnkey and several
patrolmen kept watch upon the cell, but
Hewett made his second attempt by
tying his handkerchief about his neck and
stuffing glove in his mouth. He was
choking when the turnkey reached him.
When daylight was breaking Hewett
twisted strap around his neck and
tried to choke himself to death. He
injured himself severely before the turn
key reached him, and IT as necessary
TO send him to the Samaritan Hospital
for treatment.
The police asked Hewett why he was
so anxious to die.
Il left a wife and six children up in
New England" he said. IT worked there
as a machinist. and when came to this
city stole to get money. / could not
bear the thought that my wife would
know that I had been sent to Jail for
stealing. I'd rather die any day than
have that happen"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
RUNSGERMAN BLOCKADE
With WAR MUNITIONS
Steamship Carries 900 Horses from
Boston to Liverpool.
.recial to The Washington Herald.

cTF'laI 70 The washington Herald.
Boston, Feb. 10.-The arrival at Liver
pool of the Leyland Line steamship De-
vonian. for whose safety some fears had
been expressed in local shipping circles.
was announced In a cablegram received
by agents here today. The Devonian
steamed from this port January 90 with
munitions and 1000 horses. Eighty tend
ers, most of them Americans, were
aboard.
The steamship Canadian. of the Leyland
Line, which was ready to steam Friday
night for Liverpool. was at her dock to-
day ard no information was available re-
garding the expected time of her de-
parture.
The British steamship Baycross, twenty
Two days out from Havre, arrived at
Quarantine today.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
ROBBERS ATTACK MAN
UNDER NOSE OF POLICE

Working in the shadows OF the First
precinct station, three bold, bad highway
men last night held up ard robbed Louis
Hodges, colored, 1222 Grace's aiiey north
west, of s25.ss, the property of Joseph Fer
rero, Ss Louisiana avenue, by whom the
negro is employed
According to the statement made to the
police by Louis. he was walking along
Ohio avenue in the v,ci.ity Of Twelfth
street, shortly after O'Clock last might
when he was attacked by three men.
They threw him to the ground and robbed
him of all that he had, The bandits are
described as colored men.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
HERO'S NEPHEW WEDS
after Long War DELAY
Jack" Fletcher and Martha Richards
Married in Gotham.

'By the International News Service }
New YORK, Feb. 10.-Owing to the in
ternational crisis the wedding of Miss
Martha Richards to Lieut. Frank Jack
Fletcher, Y. 5. N, a. NEPHEW of Admiral
Fletcher. which was TO have been cele-
brated in June took place yesterday liz
st. Thomas Church.
Following the ceremony there was q
small wedding breakfast at Sherry's.
The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Barnes Richards, of Kansas City,
Mo-. wore a travelling gown of DARK
blue cloth with hat to correspond and
corsage bouquet of white orchids. Her
sister. Mrs. Samuel Sawyer. of Kansas
City. was her matron of honor and only
attendant.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
ALEXANDRIA Plant
TOBE Opened again
Old Dominion Glass Company Will Re
sumo Business at Alexandra.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
X. L. Knight 4 son.
6sl SO King Street

Alexandra. Va. Feb. lO.-Announce-
ment is made that the Old Dominion
Glass Company, which owned the Alex
andria Glass plant. destroyed by fire
Wednesday night, will within a short
time reopen the plant of the Belle Pre-
factory which they own. The plant de-
stroyed, however. will not be rebuilt
II is the purpose of the Old Dominion
Glass Company to build a new furnace
In the Belle Pre- factory and make other
improvements.
II Is expected that the work will be
completed within a month. When opera
tions are begun the plant will give en-
ployment to $50 men and boys with a
weekly pay roll of 5000.
At the annual meeting of the George
Washington Birthday Association held to-
night in the rooms OF the Chamber Of
Commerce. these officers were elected:
Harry Hammond, president; H. Noel Gar
ner. secretary: II. B. Cation, J. William
May. H. d. Kirk. w. II. Luckett. and
F. A BayIiss. vice presidents, in their
respective order; Carroll Pierce. treas
urer.
Chairman of committees: Capt. Conrad
Johnson, military; Harry White. press;
X. W. Ogden. fire; A. A Paul. secret or
ganizations; J. T. Preston, civic: W. Fl.
Luckett, music; Thomas L. Hall, car
riages; Thomas Chauncey. entertainment;
z. E Dovnham, reception; w. W. Bal
lenger, decoration; H. d. Kirk, transpor-
tation; Frederick ]. Pan, A d. Brockett.
e. z. Downham. ]. Y. Williams, ]. H.
Trimyer, W. w. BaIlinger, advisory COM
mittee
II was decided that the executive COM
mittee would go to Mt. Vernon February
q. and place a wreath on Washington's
tomb in accordance with an annual Gus
tom.
The meeting adjourned to meet the first
Monday in December.
Funeral services for John P. -Ahern, who
died Wednesday evening at his home, Is
Prince street. were held at $50 O'Clock
this morning at St Marys Catholic
Church. and conducted by Rev. Louis
Smet. pastor. Burial. which was private,
was in st. Mary's Cemetery.
The February term of the Corpora ton
Court, Judge L. S Barley presiding, will
convene at II o'clock Monday morning,
at which time memorials will be present.
ed for the late Col Francis Lee Smith.
dean OF the Alexandria Bar Association,
end Roblcy d. Brumback and Samuel P.
Fisher, also deceased members OF the
local bar association.
The marriage of Mrs. Margaret Hays
Marshall, Of this city, and Magnus L.
Eidsness. OF Washington. took place last
evening in Washington.
Funeral services for Bernard Schmth, a
former resident, who died in Baltimore,
took place at II o'clock today from St.
MaFy's Catholic Church. Services were
conducted by Rev. L. F. Kelly, and burial
was made in St Mary's Cemetery.
4 defective iue caused a slight fire at
the cook shop OF Walter D. Smith. 2os
North Fayette street. at O'Clock to-
night. The fire department responded
and chemical extinguishers were used in
extinguishing the fire.
AIR. and Mrs. William F. Carne and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Shepperson have return
ed from Charlottesville, Va, where they
attended the midwinter meeting OF the
Virginia Press Association.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
VARDAMAN ASKS WAIT
FOR VOTE ON PET BILL
Senate Agrees to Postpone Action on
Postofice APPROXIMATION.

Senator James X. 'Vardaman Yesterday
blocked action in the Senate on the
amendment to the postoffice appropria
ton bill proposing extension of existing
pneumatic tube contracts until June 30.
1918. and providing for an investigating
commission to clear the way for govern
ment ownership. The Senate unanimous
ly agreed to postpone action on the mat
ter until tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

George II. J.-If you will send your
story to the scenario department OF the
Aircraft Studios, l shall be very glad to
put in a personal word for its early con-
sideration. l am only too glad 10 receive
any novel suggestions. and thank you for
your letters
Celia L-Unless you are very certain
that II is your vocation, would not ad-
wise your leaving your present position
to so into all the uncertainties of the
atrical life. While its compensa tons
are many. the road to success is one
Of many heartaches and disappointments
Better marry Tom.
Mary C-The photograph was sent
separate from my letter, and ! hope YOU
received II safely. Mr.. Moore is play
ing with the Famous Players am sure
II you write for his photograph he will
send you one
Estelle HIT is one OF the greatest
happinesses. reading the deIighttuIIy ap-
preciative letters from my friends.
am devotedly fond Of dancing also. What
fun you must have had at the barn
dance. You must not be disa appointed
about your stories and poems being re-
turned, or photoplsys either Nearly
every motion picture company requires a
different type Of scenario from the others.
The best way to succeed In this field ia
to study the personalities of the stars
and base your stories on their needs ana
requirements rwish you all success.
MARY PICKFORD.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Two AMERICAN SHIPS
LEAVE FOR war Zone
Roc hester and Orleans, Freishters. Quit
New York for Barred Area.

1By the international News Service. }
New York, Feb. 10.-with cargoes con-
sidered contraband of war two American
freighters, the Rochester and Orleans, the
first American ships to leave this port
since Germany declared her policy of
ruthless submarine warfare sailed today
for Bordeaux, France. They expected
to sail yesterday.
The crews of both vessels are made up
of two-thirds Americans, and their routes
will carry them into the area prescribed
in the German note of January 81.
Neither vessel Is painted in stripes, but
both have their names and ''U. S. A" in
large letters on their hulls. Neither ves-
sci has mounted guns The Rochester is
owned by the Kerr Steamship Line and
the Orleans by the Oriental Navigation
Company.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
To Address Baptist Clergy.

Rev. Eugene B. jackson, d. D., pas
tor of the First Baptist Church, Alexan-
dria, at IL o'clock tomorrow morning,
will deliver an address before the Bap-
tist Ministers Conference at Calvary Bap-
tist Church.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Daily Talks by Mary PiCkford


OF
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

A new stock for shotguns is so formed
that it can be held in the usual way
against mans shoulder. but aimed
with his left eye.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

TO protect babies from drafts when be-
Ing carried in automobiles a miniature
folding top has been invented.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11
Answers to Correspondents.

Fred FIJI you send me a photograph
of your little girl, will be very glad in
deed 10 let you know my opinion
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

AIR. and Mrs. William F. Carne and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Shepperson have return
ed from Charlottesville, Va, where they
attended the midwinter meeting OF the
Virginia Press Association.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Large collars are fashionable on silk
suits.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

4 defective iue caused a slight fire at
the cook shop OF Walter D. Smith. 2os
North Fayette street. at 8 O'Clock to-
night. The fire department responded
and chemical extinguishers were used in
extinguishing the fire.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Latest and most fash
ionabIe fuIl-flared styles.
including the new gath
cred back" models. Ma
terials are fine diagonals.
checks and novelty ef-
fects. A few Blue and
Black Serges included.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Not many in the lot nor
will you find every size in
each style, but all are this
seasons most desired styles
In Burgundy. green. mustard,
navy, brown and black. Some
are full-flared models with
crossed belt, back and front.
An early selection Is advised.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

'linery buyer just returned from New York
ost complete and stylish Spring Millinery
prices that was ever shown in this city.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

Funeral services for Bernard Schmith, a
former resident, who died in Baltimore,
took place at II o'clock today from st.
MaFy's Catholic Church. Services were
conducted by Rev. L. F. Kelly, and burial
was made in St Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

The marriage of Mrs. Margaret Hays
Marshall OF this city, and Magnus L.
Eidsness. OF Washington. took place last
evening in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-11

NJ a d e OF eX-
ira good coutil.
Long or short
models. High or
low bust. Four
elastic hose sup
porters: all regu-
lar sizes.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-02-16

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-02-16
Lions Tail Twisted Again.
British Prestige And Commercial Fleet Are Dis
appearing With Terrible SYiftness.
BRITISH FLEET LOSING ITS TERROR.

The British evidently are afraid OF
the mine fields and Of the German
submarines, they keep their feet IN
safe harbors and only armed British
trawlers, mentioned as Innocent fish.
ing vessels in British reports about
submarine activities. are at large in
the Northsea. And where are all
these heroes Of Britain, so largely
advertised by its press agents in
the u. S.? What has become OF
Winston Churchill. who wanted to
drag the German rats out of theli
holes? What has become of AID
miral Jellicoe, the victor in the
battle OF Jutlanda? The former has
disappeared entirely from the pc
litieal stage and the latter was
kicked u~pctalrsr, a misfortune that
has befallen many q man who did
not succeed.
We are not inclined to magnify
the result of this latest and most
brilliant German success on the high
| seas. but together with the ever
growing activity OF German sub
marines the effect OF such explolts
on British shipping must be tire
mendous. True enough, at the begin
ming Of the war, the British had al
| their disposition q commercial feet
Of more than 20 million tons. but
only 1000. 900 OF these we're Of
| practical value for oversee shipping
OF these 1000, 900 more than 5000,
l ana Earr1 hanp Iasf ~ a TINA UFhAu
the demands were much larger thar
at any time III the history Of Eng
land And there Is no end in sight
In the contrary. the activities Of
| German submarines are growing
more menacing day by day, the
prices for food In England today
are higher than In Germany and are
still rising. An other year OF Ger
man submarine warfare, and the
British commercial feet will have
vanished from the seas, a few more
raids OF German cruisers in the At
lantic and the British viii be forced
TO use submarines to bring food tc
England for Lloyd George and hi;
colleagues,
We may now expect the beginning
Of a new campaign initiated by this
pro.Rritish press In order TO gsir
the support of the United States FOL
England. John Bull cannot handle
the business he started, any longer
Ii has outgrown him, and he need
help. We will hear a lot OF seer
man Friahtfulress at Sea- and otheI
fish tales which are supposed q
train our mind for actual participa
ton in the war.
WE will be told by cur pro-Rrltlsl
editors how glorious, honorable AM
beautiful 1t is 10 spill our blood TO
"civitization and humanity whicI
spell: H5ritish Supremacy on tn
Seas. But il is too late. The roa
Of the Hon which had It's tail tWisteI
as often as that of the British llor
Garnet even scare a healthy baby.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-02-16
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