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The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
The To.Dn Crier

a businass meeting Of the Junior
League will be held tonight in Fiyun's
Hall. A George Washington's birthday
dance will be given by the league in
the Masonic Temple. February %.
The Kansas state Agriculture Col
lege Society of Washington has post
poned the annual reunion scheduled to
take place on January 70. in order to
allow members to attend the Kansas
Day banquet to be he1a on that date.
The Jefferson Conmunity CsnteP As
soeiation will meet tonight at the JEFF
ferson school. DR.. willard 8. Small.
principal of Eastern High School. and
a member OF the faculty of George
washington University will be the
speakers. A vocal and musical pro-
gram will be rendered.
The National wonan's Christian
Temperance Union will hold a day of
prayer for national prohibition today
from 10 a. m. until p. m. at the First
Congregational Church, Tenth and G
streets northwest. Prominent clergy
men of the city will take part in the
exercises.
President Wilson will deliver IN ad-
dress on Lincoln's birthday. February
IA, before the Park View Citizens AS
sociation. The association. through its
secretary, John C. McGrath. Is Issuing
Invitations to the association members
and a few prominent outside persons
This will be the Presidents first visit
to a citizens association in the Dis
trict, as well as to a local school build
ling.
For the beneAt of those members of
the National Geographic Society who
attend the afternoon lecture course
and who were disappointed last Friday
to get to Washington in time to give
his lecture on Hawaii. the Semi-trop-
ical Paradise" a special presentation
of this lecture is to be given at the
new Masonic Temple auditorium this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
.The West Coast of South America"
will be the subject of an illustrated
lecture by Rev. DR.. John Nelson Mills
at Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church
Sunday at p. m.
Joseph Arthur, of New York City,
assisted by Washington public school
children, will demonstrate the results
of the Berol system of memory train
ing at a lecture at the Y. NJ. c. A. this
evening at o'clock. Free admission
cards may be secured at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Tonight in room 403, Union Savings
Bank Building, the membership COM
Oh tnc
Club will hold its first meeting when
applications will be passed upon.
The weekly Iuncheon of the Cornell
Club of Washington Will be held in
the grill room of the New Ebbitt at
1890 o'clock today.
The Elisabeth Cady stanton Suffrage
Club will meet in Public Library this
evening at o'clock. Mrs. Harriet
Hilton King is president and Miss
Catherine Drayton. corresponding sec
retary.
A special meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce will be held tonight to elect
treasurer, secretary and general
counsellor. The executive committee
and the chairmen OF the different COM
mittees also will be appointed.
Lincoln Harrison, secretary of the
savings bank section OF the American
Bankers Association, will lecture on
Thrift" before the Washington Chap
ter of the American Institute of Bank
ing in the ball room of the Raleigh
this evening. The Dollar and the
Law" a photoplay, will also be shown.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
FUNERALS.

Funeral services for the late Rev. DIT.
William Alvin Bartlett, for many years
pastor OF the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church. who died at the Murray
Hin Hotel in New York Tuesday, will be
held this afternoon at the waIcott Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church. New York
Mills, y. Y.
The Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, the
present pastor of the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, succeeded DIR. Bart
lett when he retired from the local pas
torate.
Funeral services for Ella A Hutton,
who died Monday. will be held at her
residence, 800 F street southwest, today
at $50 o'clock.
Funeral services for Mary l.. Lendner,
who died Tuesday, will be held at the
residence of her son, B Bryant street
northwest, today at o'clock.
Funeral services for Hannah V. Petit.
who died Monday, will be held at her
residence, 219 Third street northwest, to-
day at II o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
THREW PINEAPPLE AT WIFE.

New York, Jan. T.-One OF the aIIega-
tions OF Mrs. Anna Charlton Polowetski
in her suit for separation against Charles
f. Polowetski, an artist, is that he re-
ferred to her disparagingly as "a Prus-
sian She tells of a series of cruel acts
by her husband, which in
cluded his throwing at her. among other
things, a pineapple.
There have been few months without
scenes" said the wife
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
BIG FUEL ORDER BY DISTRICT
Local Company Lands ContrH 1t to
Supply Coal.

The District has contracted with the
J. p. Agnew Company for the delivery
OF $50 tons OF coal to the Washington
Asylum Hospital. $50 tons to the Indus
trial Home School, go tons to the Dis
tTiCt Building, and 5000 tons to be de-
Hvered TO any other point, at the price
of s7.65 ton. An offer of the company
TO supply the Districts coal needs for
the remainder of the year at the rate
of 1884 has not as yet been acted upon.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Women's Coats Reduced to S29.75

All good-lookins models of wool mixtures.
tweeds and English rep, nice selection Of
styles and eolou; coats sppropriate for street
or semi-dress wear
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Women's Suits Reduced to S59.75

A limited number of Semi-dress Suits; ex.
elusive models of Niehola cloth. imperial We
lour and broadcloth. The coats are long
semi-htted and belted models Such Iuxuriou.
furs as skunk. Hudson seal. Australian opos.
sum and beaver are used to form deep col.
lars. and in some instances the stylish muf
cuffs.
The skirts are very full. finished in every
detail to carry out the handsome and individ
ua touches on the coats.
The colors are Russian green. navy anc
black.
Sizes 3o to 40.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Women's Coats Reduced to s39.75

This s,semblsse embraces our very dis
tnctive N 'dels. The materials are the most
superior Islity of silk velour, Bolivia and
Nichola r ,th; the eolors are both light and
dark. ana the hsndsomest fur generously
trim, most Of these coats
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Women's Suits Reduced to S24.75

About twenty-five Suits of broadcloth. Rus
sian cord. Vigerole sabardine. French serge
and wool poplin. The coats are tailored OIL
dress" models. Many are trimmed witt
bands of fur on collar and cuffs; others have
deep shawl collars of velvet. or severely plain
with touches of handmade crows feet a,
seams.
The skirts are full-gathered backs with
detachable belts; plated at side or plain flar.
styles. The eolors are seal brown. dark green
navy and black.
Sizes "a to M.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Women's c ,ats Reduced to Sl9.75

Good full models. all well made Of Per-
sisnna clor i, wool velour, whipcord. English
mixtures and stockinette; some trimmed with
fur; all this seasons modeIs-exceent for
motoring. travelling and street wear.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
The January Clearance Sale Embraces
SUITS, COATS, SKIRTS,
EVENING GOWNS AND FURS
Women's Suits Reduced to S19.75

Norfolk. belted, semi-beIted and plainly
tailored models fur. velvet and button trimmed.
The colop are forest green, African brown.
green mixtures. navy and black. Sizes 81 to
44H.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Other Suits Greatly Reduced to
$29.75, $39.75 and S69.75

At these prices is assembled an interesting
diversity of models of all the leading materials
in a comprehensive range of colors.
A number of Stylish Stout" models
sizes 42ll to 50. are included in this sale
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Evening Gowns Reduced to
Prices Ranging from $500
to $1,000

Each Gown is distinctive and rich. embrao-
ing the authentic features of the season
several are exclusive and decidedly Individual
The materials range from the hlmy soft tulle
to the rich chiffon velvet, while the color,
embrace the delicate pastel shades as well as
the deep sapphire and black.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
WOULD REND THE VEIL

m ri EN- who seeking for knowledge in regard to
NIN subjects to which there can in the nature of
uEU things, be none, might well ask themselves
whether there is to be sphere left in human thought
which faith operate It said of Arnold of Rugby
that his mind could rest quietly in the presence of
doubt as in that of discovered truth.
It is great thing to be able to believe where
not prove Faith WILL of course day be lost in sight,
and will cease to be- But is great thing for
In his earthly pilgrimage to be able to throw himself
God, and to realize that "He loves the BURDEN
But for the men of faith this earth would long ago
have been Wilderness utterly unaffected by the moral
law But for their influence in these present days. Ger
many would long since have triumphed.
knowledge is great but faith is far greater man
believe thing strongly that he be said know
it, st. Paul, who said: II know whom have believed
and persuaded that He is able to keep that which
have committed unto Him against that day." "Be not
curious about God, I" said Whitman
Be not curious about the future ife-the advice is
good Mans destiny is to be worked out here in this
present world What he is he will be hereafter,
through time and eternity Human destiny is shaped
der human conditions.
If to live hereafter they will live How they
live in the next world will depend how they have lived
here That is all that know, needs to know.
Whether there future life not it is the duty Of
all to "pitch this one high"
Conduct is the determining factor. One may easily
be too curouscurious to ones hurt lin regard to
the deeper mysteries Of life One may indeed be curious
to the point Of vulgarity.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
WAR GOSSIP

m OSSlP always detestable and dangerous but never
II \ more so than now. People who nnocently repeat
WI ridiculous stories and that they hear are
hardly less criminal than the scoundres who originate
them But for the retailers the stories would get no cur
rency
Nothing is easier these daysthan become the agents
OF the German propaganda. We have had lies without
number about the Red Cross lies about the environments
lies about troops in France lies about the sinking of
Transports lies about the mortality in the war; etc. There
will be others-many of them.
Loyal Americans should always demand proof of
whatever is told to them and if it given they should
not repeat the story till they have made thorough nves
tgaton We have had lie after lie about allies in the
war, their object probably being to help the Germans
Only few weeks ago these scandaongers had the sec
Rotary Of the president imprisoned at Leavenworth Short
" before that it said that Private Peat who fought
with his fellow Canadians at Ypres had been shot
German spy.
The motive back Of this entire campaign is perfectly
clear What is sought to dampen the ardor of the
American people, chill their enthusiasm for the war; dis
credit their allies and make it appear that the Prussans
not bad after ALL Pacfst talk has mostly the same
inspiration There could be better agents for this trait
propaganda than the irresponsible people who be-
eve everything they hear and hasten to tell it to Others
Some of them to be ncurabe. No is of
their stories punctured than they turn up with another
quite silly and malicious. And the campaign goes
Carefulness of speech reticence and vau
able qualities at all times but than now.
After three years of it surely ought to be possible
for people weigh facts test evidence and note general
tendencies and principles.
Yet many still running off after false trails both
erng themselves with side issues seeing defeat whenever
Germany makes gain somewhere, and accepting Cos
pei truth the alaris utterances Of supposed EEK
pert who may have been many times hopelessy dis
credited is all evil, and in many ways. The American
people ought to settle downas most of them have done
and forget their They should also to ped
die pro- German and pacifist stuff.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03

shortly will add at least two million
more, bravely are risking their lives on
the battlefields Of Europe and Asia in
an effort to put two criminal nations
Germany and Turkey-into an ex-,
elusive hell of their own, and keep
them there for the protection Of civil
lixation.
In courts of law 1t Is customary to
consider the motives of the prisoners
at the bar. to search out his lines Of
thought. and study his methods. An
annotated catalogue of the blunders Of
Germany will afford clear insight
into the present world situation. and
the Teutonic frame of temper. 1t will
also serve a good purpose when the
time comes to arraign Germany and
her allies for sentence.
(To Be Continued)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03


time one turns q trick to bring the
bacon home. some angry voter throws
O brick, and there's u busted dome.
And far off. where the norther piles
in long white drifts the snow, the ex-
czar through his whiskers smiles. and
says, II told you So" The exiled mon
archs safely canned, beneath an arctic
sky: he thinks about his native land.
and winks the other eye. Alas. poor
Russia In distress! Her troubles new
er stop; she changes 30 no sport can
guess which bunch will be on top. One
day this party cuts some ice. the next
It's in the soup; today it's peace at any
price. anon for war they whoop. And
Nicholas, amid the snow, Is swatting
arctic flies; he's resting while his
whisksrs grow, and looking pretty
wise. He sweeps the Ice and sleet
away from off his kitchen floor; and
digs some paths, so feet may stray
from we'll to henhouse door. The bleak
north wind Is blowing strong, and
there are signs Of snow; and as the ex-
car tolls along, he signs, Il told you.
So"
copyright by George Matthew Adams)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03

bridged. In the silence she turned to
an old gentleman on her left and said:
Would you like a sonata before din
ner?"
He gave a start Of surprise and
pleasure. why, yes, thanks!" he
said. Il had couple on my way here,
but l think l could drink another"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
AND TAKE 1T STRAIGHT.

Dinner was little late. A guest
asked the hostess to play som thing.
Seating herself at the piano, the good
woman executed a Chopin nocturne
with precision. She finished. and there
was still an interval OF waiting to he
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
PERCENTAGES.

New York scientist declares that
only one man in five is fit to marry
Probably he means that the other four
haven't enough money.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
HARMONY.

Occasionally in this old vale of tears
a person finds his or her proper sphere
For instance. in an Oregon town, Mrs.
Lightfoot teaches dancing.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
Anglo Neurotic Edema

nshoe tops break ont In great raised
ssoeIIin0s and are Extremely itchy.I
II put my honds In cold .coter and
let the totnd bloto on them theyi
s1ceH as soon as the toGter DRIES
Why. epen my throat stoells sOhcnl
cot ice cream or sonsetAtmg cold.
So long a. I ON n the soornth
notAtWg Hike thb OCCURS. an los
ing the roosst strength Of former
yeors.
A~s,1r-Read the above In your
case l should judge that your only
real relief will b. In returning tol
the warmer climate you mention
A TIRED lCoTHB1 j,
months otter ~ bab1 Vosl
born my hair be0on to fall OFT. ttl
u oettlx0 tain very QsIck. en- n,
and h0ve vp to ~oao had pevfsot
hsoIth. I an nxrst10 NY baby. z
an getting Uery nerVoss; at Saght
I dread to 90 to bed. 10y osookS
and tM10tns Aeor noJses ~ The
house. h0ce Aeodochs Q 0ysst dssx
I an alone msch Of tAs ttsss: .
trcnsbIs spew u heos kNook st
the door end an 0lssost G1r0t6 10
move . stop. NY baby Aas been Oerr
good wntN lately osd ~ be0tas ia
fret and cry . good deel; 20 ycs
think Il u das to ~ sssveSs cos.i
dttton. |
Anssoer-Most of your symptomal
the mental - we'll ~ the physical
appear to b duo to your sxhauo
tion. have often recorded my pro
test ~ . doctor against the too frse
bringing UP babies on the bottle: b1t
in your case It may b better to take
the baby from the breast and feS6
him on the bottle No doubt your
nervous condition IL reacting on
the baby. l am mailing you dietsti0
and hygienic suggestions |
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
AN APPRECIATION,
TOO DOMESTIC.

St. Louis Judge has decided that tip
ping a porter is voluntary act. The
Judge must be a great stay at home.
He should travel a bit.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
Or His Feet.

Surgery is again being urged as a
cure for crime,
There is something in 1t. Amputat-
ing pickpocket's hands will. cure him
about as quickly as anything could.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03

CARTOONS ARE SUGGESTED FOR
THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD"
NO USE. 1T COULD NOT BE ANY
FUNNIER THAN IT IS NOW.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
OR EVEN LATER IN THE pAv

A lot Of spies are getting their Just
(French) deserts over in Paris Just
now.
little shooting at sunrise is a
wonderful deterrent to treachery,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
WHATCHAMA
COLUMN
p Z p s

PEPS
DON'T know exactly what the Polish
in Europe Ii but In Boise it's
mostly is cents q shine.
IT IS somewhat late to lock the
stabilize door Of Russia after the hob
by horse has been stolen.
ANYWAY, we have no quarrel with
the Russian people until they show up
somewhere in the dispatches.
MOVE to change the name Of the
kaiser's new firm at Petrosrad to ouin-
inc & Rotzky.
CALIFORNIA native sons claim I'M
exampled patriotism for their state.
Sure. The land Of the flea and the
home Of the rave.
RUSSIA has a new man Of the hour
every few minutes.
%
THE hand that rocks the CRADLE
old stuff. Modern version: 1.-THE hand
that sox the soldier"
AN APPRECIATION.
Who boards the lion in his den,
And tells him what is what and when.
Respected by his fellowmen?
Lloyd George.
Who thinks the facts are best to state ?
Who never will equivocate,
And keep folks fooled until too late ?
Lloyd George.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
A CASE IN POINT.


II not win be
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
WHEN HE LAYS OFF, ire OFF.

It Is claimed that four new word
are added to the English languag
every day.
But there must be day occasion
ally when the colonel doesn't make
speech.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
Uncle Walt Has f0r}
You This EVENING"
UNHAPPY RUSSIA.

OR RUSSIA, torn and rent In
twain, has reached an evil
pass; though she has states
men safe and sane, they can
not nut lin Rraas. for every
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03

This 10 q rare swelling or the ski
found in men more than in women
and chiefly between 20 and 80 years
OF age. Exhausting occupations, her
editary influences, fright, anxiety,
grief. exposure to cold, slight hurts,
certain kinds Of indigestfble foods
are causes of this essential ner.
vous malady. Within q few minutes
or within an hour or 30 the skin
first of the face and hands, next of
the body and extremities, will swell
up and be either pale or rosy or
waxy in color. There is no pain, but
there may be itching, burning. scald-
Ing or tension and stiffness. The
larynx and the throat may swell;
and this may become q serious
symptom. This c1ema lasts from
m hour to or days; and often
returns in several weeks. The pat
lent is we'll between the attacks. The
outlook IL good as to life, but the
prospects Of cure are not satisfac-
tory. Where the nervousness 10
pronounced or there Is anemia (poOr
bloodedness) the family doctor can
do much BY the right medication.
Questions and AnswsRA
A CASE IN POINT.
I an o stranger here, hoViN1 left
Q temperate climate for this colder
one. I hdve to my kno.cIedge and
that Of many Others, r0ther an Sn-
heard of dtseGse. don't knoso hoso
I shall stand It. ON 20, NsaYyied
and the mother of s1nnly sons A
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
hEQEsERNEp IL.

He had captured a prisoner, and
while they waited for the escort to
come up he said: Have you a wife?"
Men," answered the German.
"Nine?" gasped the Tommy, "Lum-
me! where's yer iron CROSSE"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03

WHEN A WOMAN WEARS ONE OF
THOSE DIAPHANOUS GOWNS
THESE DAYS, YOU CAN NEVER
SAY SHE HAS NO VISIBLE MEANS
OF SUPPORT.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
Der Kronprins.

German classes at the University Of
Wisconsin has decreased ~ per cent
this year and the number studying
French has increased II per cent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
YOUR HEALTH
D. pElN B. HUBtR. A. NJ M ..

To be frectndcd cheo5sv dtsposed hosrs Of
aud Of exercise of the best Of IosnoL
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03

hight million men, to whom America
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-03
DER kRoNPRlNz.


Who was it when the war broke out
Declared he'd put the French to rout:
Would chase old Joffre up the spout ?
Der Kronprins.
Who was It shouted: mach verdun!"
Mach Paris" Mach Kingdom Comet"
Nit other "Nachs"? Why, that young
Hun
Der Kronprins.
Who was It sacrificed his hordes;
Who watched his dead piled up In
cordsf
Why. that young. chesty overload
Der Kronprinz.
Who. every time he takes Q chance
To buck the line that's held by France,
Gets 1t rough, right In the pantsf
Der kronprinz.
The number of students enrolled in
German classes at the University Of
Wisconsin has decreased ~ per cent
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-24
ALDERMAN SW|TzER
IS IN THE RACE FOR
COMM|SS|ONERSH|P
Recognized as Candidate of La.
boring Glasses; Rumored That
@. E. Wade Intends TO File His
Nomination More Expected.

Alderman william y. Switzcr will
be a candidate for city commissioner.
Mi. sWitzeT brought his nomination
declaration e. the city hail this az
was closed in observance of ptherty
loan day. 30 he couldn't file the dec
laration. lie said he would file to-
morrow.
The affidavits accompanying Mr.
Switzer's declaration are signed by
County Treasurer q. 4. Matson and \.
]. Mnloy.
Mr.. Switzer was urged to ruu by
men influential In labor circles, lie
was recognized as u labor candi-
date when nominated for the council.
and IL said to have one Of the largest
personal %followings among working
men and wage earners to be counted
on at any election IN his city.
There was q rumor IN circulation
hts afternoon that Charles T.. WADE
also intended to- enter the race for
commissionership
Counting Alderman Switzei. there
are now our candidates In sight Tine
others are Alderman Albert q. Simms
J. NJ. Reynolds nad Walter Connell
Several other nominations are said "a
be almost certain, Political obset,-
crs cxpec; the situation to clarity and
lines to he drawn as the campaign
progresses. and q withdrawal of an.
didates here and there until the fight
narrows down 90 six men
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-10-24
Voters, Attention!

Everyone who is Interested iu see
Ing prohibition win In this state
through the election November SIN
must Civ Immediate attention 10 the
matter ~ registering. in 4 b &c
uo votes may he lost. Bcfor" you can
vote Of course YOU must register, ana
YOU will have me- opportunity to regis
ter for that election after SATURDAY
the 9th There b. e tendency 10 in
difference in this matter, and indif-
ference D. deadly and constitutes t
weapon in the hands of the cnemy 20
the cause. who can ke relied upon "a
NOT he indifferent So get right out
ana register
The registering place for precinct
81 D. the office OF the National Invest,
men 90. i02 North Thirt street. aud
precinct ~ comprises ali that, rtirt ~
the city east and west Of Second
street which lies north Of Central
avenue, including the north side of
that street
The registering place for precinct
% Is the store of %. \. Matsuu. POS
Vest Central avenue. and precinct -
comprises all that section Of the city
east aud west ~ Second street which
lies south 81 Central avenue irolud-
inP the south side Of that street
Let an men come 10 the aid Of the
party