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The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
{. ]. CALLAHAN Wins
Prize DEBATE MEDAL
Highest c. U. Honor. Acquired in Con.
test on Treaty with Colombia.

The Merrick Medal the subject OF con
test for the last q years. and considered
the highest academic honor of GEORGETOWN
University. was won last night by Ed
ward J. Callahan, who with John J.
Darby. tr.. formed the affirmative team
in debate held in Castor Hall. The
subject OF debate was That the pro-
posed treaty with Columbia should be
adopted by the United States"
The affirmative held their own and a
fine oratorical delivery by Callahan did
much 10 persuade the judges, who were
Chief Justice J. Harry Covington. Dis
trict Supreme Court, Associate Justice
William Hitz. and Attorney ]. s. Easily
Smith. TO decide the argument in their
favor Chief Justice Coyington delivered
the opinions OF his colleagues and com
pltmented the negative side composed
Of w. St. John Garwood and Theodore
w. Delaney on their tactful arguments
The winner of the Merrick Medal last
year, Rufus L Lusk presided. The Col
lege Glee Club furnished the music.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

which 1t any event will have a decisive
bareback from Berlin.
Undoubtedly. the United States will
force the Idle shipping of Norway.
sweden, Denmark, and Holland into ac-
uon. Since the ruthless submarine cam
paign opened hundreds OF ships belong
to these natiops-it must not be forgot
ten that two Years ago Norway had the
second largest merchant marine in the
world-have been "hugging the harbors,
permitting imports to be carried by other
bottoms The entente now proposes that
the neutrals sustain some Of the risk
that their own shipping undergoes. Other
wise these nations may find Il impossi-
BILE to get supplies overseas.
Gen Petain has signalized his rise to
the supreme command In France by what
appears to be a telling victory. II is
evident that the campaign on the western
'front.' Is not going to reach a deadlock
stage this summer; either the German
counter attacks are going to be effective,
or Hindenburg will be forced to retire
very close to the French frontier,
In the meantime it is significant that
conscription has won an important VIC
tory In Australia, undoubtedly Influenced
oy the action OF the United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
POPE STILL WORKING
TO ACCOMPLISH PEACE
High Vatican Official Explains Seem
ing Cessation of Efforts of Pontif.

ing OcSsdlOn OF EHOrtS OF TOnuu.
CBy the International News seryice.)
Rome, April Is lBy maiD.-The hither-
to mysterious reason that led the Pope
to cal consistory in which no new
cardinals were appointed and no church
business Of importance worth mentioning
was transacted, was explained today by
q prelats who also Is q well-known hg-
ure in the frescoed halls of the Vatican
state chancery.
The truth is" the prelate said, that
Benedict XIV has never dismissed the
idea OF being instrumental in bringing
about a cessation OF the conflict After
the facts and attitude Of the Vatican to-
ward both groups OF belligerents duash-
ed the charge OF pro-Germanism prefer
red against the person of the Pope, the
pontin resumed the work in favor OF
peace and has remained constantly In
touch with the Holy See diplomats,
When the inside history OF the present
war will be published for the beneft OF
the populations which furnished the gold
and the blood with which It has been
fought out, the figure of the Roman
pontin will stand as that of the only
ruler who. since his election, has stead
lily worked for the restoration Of peace
and has never refused to interpose his
good offices to alleviate the suffering OF
the victims of war.
THE chapter of this wars history
which. in my opinion, will prove the
most important and the most interesting.
will be that regarding the Pope's activ-
ity during the period Of time from the
day the central powers made their peace
ofrer to that in which the Russian revo-
luton broke out.
Some say that after the deposition of
the Car Germany asked the pontin to
wait for developments. Others say Ger
many withdrew the mandate given to
the pontin. I do not know whether
either Of these two versions is true, but
what know Is that at one time the Pope
had carte blanche to negotiate a peace
for Germany and her allies.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

sydney Brooks. the English publicist.
was in washington recently and predict-
ed the war would end Sin not less than
nine nor more than eighteen months"
And the best thought among the neu-
trails In Europe is that Germany has
staked all upon her subs, and will reach
collapse rapidly II her U-boats are made
ineffective.
The drawing together of the laIborite
interests of Britain and Russia, indicated
in dispatches from London, Is of great
significance, inasmuch as It is the work.
men in Petrograd who are growing res
tive under Miliukoff. The coming OF
British labor mission to the United
States has suggested the sending of a
Russian mission OF the same character,
and 1t is not assured that at least one
member OF the Root mission will be rem
resentative Of organized labor in the uni
ted States.
The ant-German agitation In Scandi-
navia continues to be of great impor-
tance, since it means that Germany's re-
naming friend in Europe is becoming es-
tranged. Sweden, is agreeing to cut of all
exports from Germany. is taking a step
which may conceivably lead to war, and
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
NEW GOVERNOR OF BELGIUM.

Amsterdam Cvia London), May g.
Baron Friedrich Won Falkenhausen has
arrived at Brussels to take up his duties
as the new governor general Of Belgium.
Baron Falkehausen has chosen as his
residence the palace where King Albert
lived before ascending the throne.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
REVIEW OF CABLE NEWS

The statement Of Premier Rbo of France the war approaching
its that the gradual exhaustion and encouragement of the
enemy be @ reflects French optimism as against the darker moods
which have been shown by members French mission during their
Washington coincidence that ndenbua should grant
an interview at the same time boastns Of victory by
warfare saying the would be by the end Of the wear Both Of
these leaders apparently believe that nine will see the end of
fighting while representatives of the French British here
take the we" mat the strife WI" continue at least and possibly
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
BRITISH FLYER FOOLS
THREE ENEMY PLANES
Pretended to Surrender. but Made OF
When Germans Lit"
Cable 70 ne wsshinnos H-sa

specisl Cable TO ne wsshmron Bzsd
With the British Armies IN France. May
6y-The airplsnes still are reveinng hEe
spring birds In days Of golden sunshine.
adding picturesque incidents 20 the nGht-
ing reeords- II Is possible. Of course. 20
record only a few OF the many exploits-
For example. there is the story Of a
British pilot who yesterday attacked an
enemy machine ten miles over the Ger
man lines and Immediately was Get upon
by three other hostile scouts. But the
Britisher pursued his original prey until
he saw him crash LOO feet 10 the ground.
Then he turned westward. but saw he
could not get past the three German ma
chimes awaiting him. He pretended 20
land The three hostile machines pro
ceeded 20 DO the same 20 make him pris-
oner. As the British hier saw his adver-
saries touch the ground. he started his
engine and few away. 20 his home sta
ton.
The startled Germans also got under
way after some delay and organ pursuit.
They could not overtake him. however.
and as he neared the British lines they
were driven back by a heavy fre-
Patrick Henry was married when he
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
A Washington Experience:

ing at 1908 Thirty-third st. NJ w. saws:
Il exposed myself to the weather and
! think that was what affected my kid-
neys and caused backsche last winter,
and tried to straighten up sharp pains
caught me In the small OF my back
The action Of my kidneys was irregu-
lar Two boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pflls
cured me-
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

The following additional Alexandrians
have Joined the Oficers' Reserve Corps
and have been ordered to report for duty
at Fort Myer May II: John P. Scott.
Capt F. L. slaymaker. Emmett Reid
Dunn, S. g. Blanton, and H. C. Molly.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

Delegates to the dedication of the new
RED Cross building in Washington will
be chosen by the local chapter OF the
Red Cross at a meeting which will be
held at 10 o'clock Monday at the rooms
OF the Chamber of Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

most notable ever presented in this city
In ADDITION to distinguished dramatic and
musical features, Eliot Wadsworth, act
ing chairman of the American Red Cross.
has consented to deliver an address
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

When everybody lived outdoors kid
ney diseases were unknown. Lungs,
skin and kidneys worked together to
keep the blood fresh and pure. Nova
days the thinkers, the writers, the store
and office employees, the housewives
and other indoor workers get too little
fresh air, exercise, rest, and sleep. The
kidneys weaken Baclache, headache
nervousness rheumatism and urinary
disorders become daily trials. Negiect
causes many a fatal case of Brights
disease. Don't delay. Use Doan's Kid
ney Pills
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

Samuel H. Harvey, "a years old. died
last night at his home, Del Ray, Alex
andria County. His wife and four chill
dren are living. The body will be ship
ped Tuesday to New Haven, Ind, for
burial
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

A committee OF the Alexandria branch
Of the American Red Cross Society Is
arranging for a benefit for the Red Cross
on Thursday evening, May II. 1t is de-
signed to make the program one Of the
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

Mile. korkeenah. q Russian Sister Of
Mercy, has ben decorated by the Russian
government for bravery. She was work
ing IN Russian field hospital in the
neighborhood Of Soldau, East Prussia
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

do not neglect the warning, bat simple '
As Dr. STRAUSS the of fluid
ued thru the day Take SIX eight of
Of ukewaT water just before going
Then obtain
the uric acid poison ANURo double triple
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

Central and Western Europe, showing prin-
cipal railroads and International bounda-
ries. The entire war area of Continental
Europe.
Western Europe, showing Barred Zones and
Safety Lanes.
Racial Map of Europe, showing Fortified
Towns.
Belgium and the Franco German Frontier,
showing Height of Land of the entire
Western Front"
Northeastern France, showing Height of
Land IN the more important part of the
Western Front" from Aras to Nancy.
The World on Mercaior's Projection, show
ing Colonial Possessions of all the Great
Powers. with steamship routes and dis
tances. wireless stations, etc.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07

Patrick Henry was married when he
said Give me liberty or give me desth3"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-29
MT. PLEASANT.

There will be basket meeting at
this place the second Sunday in July
Everybody come and bring your bask-
ct
The Rev L. Nj. Copley will preach at
this place on Saturday night July
Mr. and Mrs Henry Carter Were
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Rice sun
day afternoon.
Miss Eliza Ransom visited the Misses
Deldng of Deep Hole Saturday night
and Sunday
Mr.. A. l.. Moore and two daughters.
were guests of friends and relatives
on Long Branch Saturday night and
Sunday,
The Alley girls entertained quite a
crowd Of young people Sunday after :
noon.
Alex Fraisher left Monday morning
for parts unknown.
Several o.. the boys OF this place at
tended the festival at Deep Hole Sat
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. ] Fl Hays and Mrs
A. L. Moore were calling on MIR. and
Mrs. L. S. Alley Sunday.
Mrs. II. b. Blankenship and Miss
Ethe! Dials were shopping in Louisa
Saturday.
! e. A. Refers has gone to MARYLAND
lind, where he has employment.
Nessrs. Wade and Mac Muncy at
tended church at Potter Saturday
night t
George Maynardw as calling on hi
best girl Sunday.
Wade Muncy was a business visitor
on our creek Monday.
r. c. Moore passed upour creek
Saturday esroute to Fallsburg.
Misses Ola Hays Matte Blankenship
James Mills and others were boat rid
ing Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Sophia Frazier, who is VISITING
her son at MARYLAND, Ind. is expecte'
home soon. FARMER GIRL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-29

were visiting their cousin, Ruby Car
ter Sunday night
Roy Thompson called on Miss Edna
Whit Sunday
Sunday school is progressing nicely
at Dry Ridge.
Crops are looking fine on our creek.
The Misses May and Fora Thomp-
son were Sunday guests of Earle anil
Pearlie Thompson.
The candidates are more numerous
than grass hoppers.
Remember our Sunday school az
Springdale and don't forget to come.
JUNE BUG.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-29
ELLEN.

Sunday school was organized at
Springdale Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Curnutte and
Jack Curnutte attended Sunday school
at Dry Ridge.
Roy Thompson, who has been vis-
iting his sister al Columbus, o., has
returned home and reports a good
time.
James Sturgell was calling on Modge
Hays Sunday
Jay Thompson attended church at
Twin Branch Sunday
Perden Martin is farming with sterl-
ing Hays this summer.
Miss Victoria Ham and Mr.. Arhe
Ball were married Thursday last.
! Henry Carter is expected home soon
The Misses Della and Stslla Carter
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-29

The Ohio Valley Electric Railway
company has opened waiting staoon
at the Watson Hardware eohpny
building on winchester and Thirteenth,
in Ashland, fitting the same with COM
Portable seats for the convenience OF
the travelling public.
All cars east and west bound WIZ
stop in front of the station which VIII
be OF muci. benefit TO those who want
TO ress while waiting ON che cars ana
.esp on OF the weather
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
MYERLY-HEYL WEDDING

A quite home wedding took place
in this city Sunday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Myerly
when their daughter, Miss Birda was
united in marriage to Mr.. Edward J..
Heyl. The ring ceremony was used
and was conducted by the Rev. SUIT
ton, pastor of the Methodist church.
Preceding the wedding Miss Lois
DruIhmond sang az Love You Truly"
and during the ceremony She played
softly "Melody In Love-" The bride
wore a beautiful dress of white crepe
de chine trimmed with pearl lace and
veil and carried a boquet of white
roses. The home was tastily decor
ated, the colors being pink and white.
Following the ceremony and congrat-
ulations the wedding dinner was serv-
ed
The bride has spent practically all
her life in this vicinity and city. She
is a very charming and accomplished
young lady and a consistent christian
worker in the Sunday School and
affairs of the Methodists church. Mr..
Heyl possesses the qualities of an ex-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

here is what have produced it is all
that l have but it is little enough,
come and get it, we may then con-
clude that he is patriotic at least even
if a little weak kneed and we will
wrap the flag around him when he
dies along with boys who left their
arms or their legs on the field of bat
tie, but he is still no hero, he is only
a patriotic citizen.
The man who in the face of real
danger of life and limb does merit
orous and valorous act for his country
or for others without hope or thought
of reward other than the good he can
do is and deserves the name of hero.
He that runs a farm, factory or a
railroad is performing a useful ser
vice, one that may be just as neces-
sary for the country as the man inIthe
ranks but is deserving of no especial
praise or commendation, certainly not
when he makes it an excuse to force
others into the hard and dangerous
places while he reaps all the profit of
the game.
Hudson Harlan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

Some of our agricultural papers are
running a stunt something like "The
man who stays at home and works the
farm is as great hero as the man in
the trenches.
You have seen it yourself doubt
less. That kind of a spiel makes me
tired. Why is the man who asks ex-
emption because he is on a farm ask
ing it at all? Because he is such a
hero and so brave he does not want
to deprive the government of his val
liable services you must believe.
How much of his crop if he raises
one will such man be willing to turn
over to the government? ALI of it
of course.
How much is he risking besides the
man who risks his health, his life, his
all with no expectation of return other
than the little he can do to save his
country from the peril that menaces
it. The fellow that has no other end
than to save his own bacon asks ex-
-emption and yet to be called a hero.
If the government needs food and
we know it does then let the man who
asks to be excused and left at home
to raise food be compelled to turn it
all over to the government that leaves
him at home while his more willing OF
more unfortunate brother is taken in
to the ranks. But please don't call
the man who is too cowardly or un-
patriotic to follow the colors, a hero.
If the man will go to the farm and
work as hard as his fellow man in the
camps must work, stand the expos
ure he must stand without rest, or
comforts then say to his government
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

cellent man and has been assisting
his brother in conducting the Wa
Keeney City Bakery for the last few
years. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Heyl have
many friends in this city and county
who join heartily in extending con-
gratulations and best wishes for a
long and happy journey through life.
They will remain in Wa-Keeney this
winter and make their home with Mr..
and Mrs. Myerly.
Those who attended the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Downie, of
Collyer, Mrs. Downie is sister of the
bride, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Downie, of
lGollyer, Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Heyl, Mr..
and Mrs. Rev. Sutton, Miss Lois
Drummond and Mr.. Ed Myerly, of
Kansas City, brother of the bride and
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. Myerly, her par
ents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

The papers say that there will be
an increase in the number of women
jurors, owing to the fact that great
many men are going to the war. And
for the same reason an increasing
number of women will invade the
walks of life where men have been
employed generally. Among other
avocations, city and rural delivery of
mail can be done quite as well by
women as, by men, in many cases. In
some instances, no doubt, the wife
can drive the rural mail wagon or car
quite as skillfully as her husband and
probably would not hesitate to do So
unless handicapped by a family of
small children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

Just before going to press we
received word of the death of
Mrs r. c. Wilson from heart
trouble. She has been in poor
health for several months. Fur
the. notice will be given next
week. The family have the sym
pathy OF the entire community
The funeral service will be held
Saturday morning at 1870 at
the home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

Fred Kessler left this morning for
Ft Riley where he will enter the
United States army if he can pass
the physical examination. He viii be
recalled as the young man who drew
number 258 and was at the head of
the list of those drawn from Trego
county. He is keeping up his pos
ition and is the first one to report for
duty of those who were called In.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

CORONA, the six-pound personal
writing machine, guaranteed to stand
more hard usage than any big mach
inc is used in this Office Learn about
CORONA before you spend twice as
much for a machine that can not
serve you nearly so well as CORONA.
Salina Typewriter Company, Salina,
Kans. Adv. 28tf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

According to Mutt and Jeff, if you
can't escape military service by TAX
ing wife, perhaps you can adopt a
baby. (For full particulars see their
labor day cartoon in the State Jour
nal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

A small boy whose father has no
car, overheard one of the neighbors
say that he must go and pump up
his auto. The youngster pondered
over the problem for while and then
said Papa. wouldn't it be funny if our
windmill should pump up an automo-
bile 2"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

Both the city and the county high
schools opened Monday for the COM
ing years work. The attendance in
both schools is up to the average and
the work is commenced with the US
ual head of enthusiasm.
Subscribe for the World
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

Six marriage licenses were issued
during the month of August and all
tsEt one of them were taken by young
men from Fl to 81 years of age. The
other was taken by an old bachelor
too old to be drafted into any other
kind of warfare
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

However, it is not necessary for the
admins tration and Mr.. Hoover to ap-
point quite so many investigators and
instructors to go around the country
drawing high salary and telling the
people how to economic. Newspapers
can do the work ten times as thor
oughly and for one-tenth the cost of
the Office holders. Besides, necessity
is not only the mother of invention
but also the mother of economy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

There is "some corn" growing on
the Steinberger ranch south of town
this year if we are to judge from the
sample left at this Office Monday. 1t
is the best one yet as it has the
heighth and the ear is nearer mature.
He expects to have considerable corn
if the frost holds off long enough.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

One of the greatest disappoint-
ments, in the life of hay fever pat
lent, is to make elaborate preparations
for big nice sneeze and then fail to
pull the blame thing off
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06

Found-Ladies gold watch. Inquire
at this Office. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying for
this local. Adv 28tf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
DICTAGRAMS

Some folks make great effort at
distinctions where they are no differ
ences: A county is community and
a community may be a county. =
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
COMMENT


The citizens of the United States
are a pretty hard bunch to please.
This observation is based on the COM
ments made upon the effects of Mr..
Hoover and his assistants to estab-
lish equitable prices throughout the
United States. Those who have some
thing to sell want high price for it
and at the same time want low prices
on whatever they must buy. That kind
of deal cannot be pulled of. Prices
must either all be low or they must all
be high, or, rather they must all
correspond. I believe Mr.. Hoover is
trying to cut them in two and strike
a happy medium which ought to be
satisfactory to all.
In the meantime, notice what
howl is going up from the farmers
of even eastern Kansas because they
are not going to get over 1920 per
bushel for the big crop of wheat rails
ed this year. Also, in the meantime,
notice how well pleased the farmers
of this part of Kansas are that the
price was not set any higher. Western
Kansas farmers have no wheat to sell
but must buy all their seed and -four.
The said eastern Kansas farmers
want at least three dollars per bushel
an awful howl if they had to pay a
price for -four based on that price for
wheat.