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The Washington times., 1917-02-14
SPEEDY JUSTICE is
URGED BY CHAMBER
Recommends Steps for I'm.
provement In Condition of
District Courts.

Crowded condition of the calendars
of the District courts was discussed
last night at a meeting of the WASH
ington Chamber OF Commerce, and the
committee on courts, prisons. and re
formatories was instructed to make
careful investigation and recon-
mend steps for Improvement at the
next meeting OF the chamber.
The resolution. which was offered
by W. O. Sullivan. was adopted after
Attorney J. 5. Easily smith had told
the chamber that because OF insult
ficient number of judges. cases fire.
qucntly are held up from two to three
years.
\ plea for preparedness. both eco
nomic and physical, was made by SEN
ator James Reed. of Missouri
Contrasted Conditions.
which existed here 100 years ago with
those that exist today. and said in
that period the whole world had been
turned upside down. At that time the
Senator said we could well feel our
selves safe from the monarchies of
Europe, for We had the broad Allan
tic between us. but today with mod
ern steam transportation he said the
shores of Europe have been brought
SO close to America that they almost
touch.
"If We would continue to live in
peace and prosperity and enjoy that
freedom which is so dear to us all,
We must make ourselves SO strong
that those who are eyeing us envious-
ly from across the seas, will know
that any who venture over here TO
do US harm will never live to return"
Must Make Some Sacrifices.
Business men. and every class OF
men," he said. must make up their
minds to sacrifice some things for
their country in order that adequate
preparedness may be had. Our land
ought to be filled with great military
universities and colleges training the
young men to defend their sacred
rights"
A. NJ. Fisher. chairman. of the newly
appointed committee on transporta-
tion, submitted a brief report outlin-
ing plans of activity for the year, and
requested authorization from the
chamber to appear before the Inter-
state Commerce Commission at hear
ings which are to be held shortly on
the proposal of the Washington South
ern and Norfolk and Western railways
to abandon the through rate from the
West Virginia coal fields to Washing
ton.
He was instructed to appear at the
hearings and oppose the proposed in
crease in freight rates. A musical
program was given by Messrs. Byron
Blodgett, Earl Carbaugh. and James
Young.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
PLAN Big CAMPAIGN
FOR BELGIAN RELIEF
Withdrawal of American Work.
\ erS Acts As Stimulus for
Further Efforts.

NEW YORK, Feb. IA tremen-
dous campaign to raise millions Of
dollars in the United States for the
aid OF Belgians will follow the with
drawal OF the American Belgian Re-
lief Commission from active work in
that country.
At the headquarters of the com
mission it was learned today that
far from stopping its work, the On
forced retirement OF its representa-
tives from Belgium. because of the
break between the United stats and
Germany, will serve as a stimulus
to their efforts here.
About $4,000, 900 worth of supplies.
including food and clothing, is now
on hand at the various depots OF tho
relief committee in Europe. The
food will prevent the poverty
stricken Belgian women and children
from starving for about six weeks
The clothing and other supplies wnl
also last about that long. After that
time means must be found to carry
on the work started by the American
committee.
Spain May Help.
Officials OF the committee today ex-
pressed the belief that their work is
now well-organized. The only way II
can be continued, however, is to turn
the vast machinery over to some nen-
trail nation. 1t is expected Spain VIII
be offered the opportunity of taking
up the actual work OF distribution.
The American committee will then
center its entire attention upon the
raising OF funds in this country.
All Belgium has been plotted" by
villages and little country districts,
showing just where families needing
aid are located. One scheme consid-
cred is to suggest to cities and towns
in this country that they undertake
the support OF a certain community
in Belgium or northern France.
Form Clubs Here.
Under such a plan, it was pointed
out, clubs might be formed in towns
through the United States, the men,
bers Of which could subscribe a GER
tain amount each month for the aid
of the suffering women and children
in the Belgian village that might be
assigned to them.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
FAIRBANKS AT STRAND
Film Favorlte HeadIinsr in South
American Setting.

Eugene Lyle's story. Blaze Der
ringer" Is the headline attraction at
Moore's Strand Theatre this week. in
which Douglas Fairbanks is featured.
The play has to DO with the adventures
in a South American republic of a young
American who goes to Patagonia to
represent American mining interests. He
falls in love with the beautiful daugh-
ter Of the president and finds her in dire
peril Of being married by force TO an
officer Of the revolutionist army. Then
things happen with a bang. He sets
about re-establishing conditions OF
peace. righting the wrongs OF the i'm
prisoned officials and generally bringing
about a state Of affairs where he can do
business for his company and marry the
girl OF his choice.
Other first-run pictures will be shown
daily and special musical accompani-
ments will be rendered by the Strand
Symphony Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
TOUGH LUCK.
,ur husband. Mrs. Hind.

your husband, Mrs. Hind.
Will recover now, l find,
Though I'D thought that he would
die SAID DIR. Rose.
But it didn't seem to cheer
Mrs. Hind, who sobbed, "Oh dear.
Think of that, and have sold all OF
his clothes!"
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Crepe de Chine

10 inches wide; extra heavy, creepy quality: bo.
loom weave. the most popular of all silks today
this quality which We offer for this days sci
under today,s market price at sl.35 yard. for Al
Solutey frst-claSS clean, fresh goods in the 70
lowing beautiful colOrs: Ivory. flesh. pink. ce
light blue. mais. Nile. reseda, myrtle. lilac, tn
uuoSe peach. coral, cardinal. burgundy,
tan. beige. light rose old rose. Copenhagen, n -
army blue. delft Belgian, wistaria. plum, =
taupe, Havana. African, light navy, medium %
navy. and dark navy blue. Per yard. ......T
second Floor
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
S1.75 Lace Curtains

Scotch Lace Curtains ordinarily $3.50 and SIS
pair. Finished with neat lace border: wen made
and attractive window hanging. Choice N -
OF white or ecTu Also Marquisette Curtains.
finished with edge and insertion. Choice ~
OF white. cream. ecru Special for Dollar
v,
Upholstery Dept-Seeond Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
A Few Extraordinary Values
$1.5O to 81 Mems Shirts

Sl.5o to 81 Shirts. made from fine quail n =
tiles. in Madras some with silk stripes; II
also fine percales mercerized cheviots, etc. ID E
All sizes, IL to Is. Plain and peated bos- III
street FlOor-Near Door
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
2 Mems 81 Silk Ties

A wonderfully handsome lot of Mems Silk Neck
ties that sell ordinarily at 81 each These are made
up from the very best grades Of silks, including
heavy broeaded satin. in plain and NTH woven
armures and fancy stripes. In Iull stan
dard sizes with the wide flowing ends. ID q
Usual 81 qualities. Dollar Day. 2 for.
Street FIOOr-Near Door. -
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
2 Pairs Felt Juliets

Felt JuIiets. kid soles, ribbon trimmed. A,
Kid and Cretonne siesta Slippers. Regu- =
lar values, 79c to 9Sc. Special for Dollar -
Day. pairs for -.--...................T
Basement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
So to 81 Congoleum Rugs

Factory seconds OF $500 to $500 Quality - -
Congoleum Art Rugs. sizes 4-3x9 and AXIS, y II
also 46x6.6. and similar sizes All in popu- - .
lar body Brussels designs. Can be cleaned III
with damp rag. Special.
Second FIoor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
S5c and 81 Union Suit.

Princess May Union Suits for Women.
S5c and 81 quality. Spring and summer
weight OF best quality cobweb cloth. Spe-
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
ST Stamped MILDLY Blouses

In smart designs for shocking and en- G.
broidering Our regular price, 81. Dol n
lar Day. for Observation-Disclosures.
Art Dept.-second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Two 79c Nightgowns

Excellent Weight Outing Flannel Night q
gowns regular and extra sizes to 20. Reg
ular I9c garment. Special. q
: Tor. -.--..1.
Basement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
S1.5O Georsette Collar

Georgette Collars. lace trimmed and hand n :
embroidered. Regularly $50 Special for ~
Dollar Day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
'" Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Two ST Stamped Neglige.

S1.Oo Quality womens Stamped Negli- - =
Ees. Materials pink batiste. dainty ~
lowered lawns. etc. Stamped for French
embrodering. Dollar Day at : for.
Art Dept-Secopd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Mounted Combs

y special sample lot of Mounted Combs. set with
rhinestones. fancy colored stones in the popular
peacock colors. etc. that ordinarily would
sell for 81 so. So. So S4 and IS each, In
Guiding Beautiful Casque Combs. Side u n
Combs. Fancy Pins. Barrettes. etc: An %
excellent assortment-all desirable. ii
No phone mail orders Special. -
street Floor
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
l Qualities in Scarfs, Cen
ters, Squares and Card
Table Covers at, 2 for

Sizes 1Sx45. lsx54 27x2T etc
All finished either with 2 to inch lace
edge scalloped hemstitched edge. Big %
value at 81 each. Dollar Day at 2 for
Street Floor Tables.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Soc Jap Print Scarfs

soc qualities in Cretonne and Jap Blue n -
Print Scarfs Squares. Cushion Slips. Knit e
ting Bags, Clothes Bags. Work Bags, and ~
Corset Bags. Dollar Day, for. ~ ...-.-. u
No phone mail orders
Art Dept-seeond Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
85c and 81 Mems Shirts

Two for S1.0O.
S5c and 81 Shirts-a broken lot OF our d -
standard lines this price. made from ex- n
cellent materials: soft stiff cuffs. Sizes ~
1874 to IL. For Dollar Day only, for .....
Street FloOr-Near Door.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Wonderful Waists
Many Worth Up to $500.

fhis lot inc 'udes Noiles. trimmed with lace and
embroidery: all the new and latest styles. with
large collars that sell ordinarily at up TO $500 ana
s. 80 each.
Also dozen Tailored Crepe de Chine Waists in
this lot worth up $500 Special for today 81 .00
Also about 80 dozen of the new spring d =
styles in vocs organdies. striped and fig ~
uTed materials that exceptional values,
Third FIOor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
SITS Envelope Chemis'

Small lot made of China or Jap silk: d
yoke OF Venise lace or val lace. with
shoulder straps. Pink or white. Two only q
to a customer. Very special.
Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Stamped Corset Covers
5Oc and 55c Qualities

5Oc and S5c Qualities
SOC and 75c qualities in Made-Up Stamped N
Corset Covers. made from fine nainsooks. Y
some lace trimmed. others for scalloping ID
and crochet edxinS. Wonderful values.
Special for Dollar Day. for -....-------.-
Art Dcpt.-SecOnd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14

Jet Jewelry, Samples,
Values, $1.5O, So, So, and SIS
let Pieces sell regularly at $50. So 50. s..
and even more. including Lavsllieres. Fes- a =
toon Necklaces. Slides Two-piece Buckles. "A II
Novelty Pieces for trimmings. IA pieces " II
in all. Scarcely two pieces alike. Really
phenomenal values. Just for Dollar Day.
No phone mail orders. street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Thursday Is Dollar Day
TOMORROW IS TO BE
ADayOfDaysfor Value Giving

Thousands of dollars worth of spring merchandise offered ton
greatly below regular prices
Dollar Day The Paas Royal growing bigger and better
of the quality and deab Of the merchandise and becar
Royal integrity and uhfulness behind every item advertised
Some of the values offered here truly remarkable it's
one day of the month extraordinary. .
No phone orders mail orders many of these
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Right The Wrong.

You can so 10 church from now
ull Kingdom come. and it won't do you
any good until you wash your stripea
It's none Of my business. it's none o ths
preachers business here tonight, but
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
$1.5O New Spring Hats

Regular SI.5O value. In New Spring Straw -
shapeS-continental. rolled brim. straight U
brinl. sailors and many small shapes Black n
and coIors. Special for Dollar Day.
second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14

Stamped Lunch Sets
ReEuIarIy sI.:5. SI-sO. and $I.55.
Stamped Linen Lunch Sets. - to IS
inches. Round square centerpieccs. . d
plate doilics and tumbler doilics. Some n II
are white. round thread linen others are ~ II
heavy oyster white linen. Special at. per
Art Dept.-SccOnd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
$1.OO to $1.5O Wash Suit

Two RI.OO.
Two Bows SI5O o s. 90 Wash Suits. OF fine quail
madras, percaes. galatcas. ChambTays, and lin
encs: slightly mussed from handling. ~ .
Every new spring model represented. Sizes n Il
. TO S. Limit TO n customer. Nunc sent " Il
&. - II. approval. M phone ururr-. -
Dollar Day only. for. ...............
BOYS, Shop-ThIrd Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
$1.19 Georgette Crepe

AII-Snk Pressed Georgette Crepe 40 d -
inches wide. In colors-pink, old blue, re- u
seda. green. coral Burgundy wistaria. and ID
Regular price, Sl.l9. Special for Dol
Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
$1S4 White Enameled
Bathroom Mirror and Stool

Our regular S1.25 oval Mirror. size 20xl2A -
in. and our regular 59c Rubber-tlpped Bath Y
StoOl-both articles for .................sN -
No Phone Mail Orders.
Basement store. -
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
2 Children's Dresses

Made of good washing gingham and ~
chambray Neat stripes. checks. plain e
ColorS. sizes to 8 and s to IL years. -
Special. for
Third Floor. -
The Washington times., 1917-02-14
Children's Stamped Dresses

sl..5, SI.5O. and g Values.
For ages . to l2 years. Stamped in de- A
Sirahlc floral designs on white piques. In
diH lnonS and fine. sheer mercerized batiste. q
Sold ordinarily at $l.25. $3.50. and S2.00 each.
. . =.
Art Dcpartment-SecOnd Floor. :.
The Washington times., 1917-02-14

So and So Corsets
An exceptionally fine lot Of r. W. G. II.
and COrSctS Uf $500 and $500 n -
grades. in only up-tO-datc models With n
low and medium busts. Made Of fine DUAL "
itv routiI and batiStC. in pink and white.
Sizes IS To 80. Special -.-.-.-
Street
The Washington times., 1917-02-14

There is woman here tonight who
has some hidden sin. concealed perhaps
from her husband. There is a man here
tonight who has a little child some
where. starving and pitiful. because he
has not been given the name of his
cowardly father. There is a woman
somewhere teary-eyed and weak with
despair, because some man in this con-
greEation tonight has deserted her.
Wash your stripes. sir. Listen. Be-
fore you wash your stripes. go back over
your rotten lives and throw out the
rotten stripes. To be saved you have
got TO wash your stripes. sir,
The Washington times., 1917-02-14

$1.5O Blue Serge knickers
Good Quality worsted Blue Serge Knick-
erbockers cut fun and rOomy; all seams n -
taped: extra strong; guaranteed fast color. - II
Limit to a customer None sent &. q. D. ID
None approval Sizes to IL. Dollar
Third Floor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-20
'i NORTH sgNNtNaroN'r

Walter R. Mattison was in Albany
on business, "wednesday, egraacs2 N
Miss Laura Mosiier visited heT
mother IN Troy recently s'4 sax
Mrs. Frank Percy is visiting
friends in Warren, Penn. is ~
Mrs. Florence Slirdam and daugh-
ter Amy, and Mrs Ralph Gaul and
Miss, Theima; spent "Wednesday in
Troy! q Ngluaop m7e % y-3sr
Mr. and, Mrs. George F. Houghton
are making their 9iornef With his mo.
Their. Mrs. Eliza yelling, who is in
poor health. ltas' Y Cr't
FRA very interesting evening is in
store for all who attend the patriotic
meeting in Bank hall Friday even
ing at eight O'Clock. Donnelly's or
chestra OF five pieces has been en-
gagged, vocal solos will be rendered
by Ernest Bottum patriotic songs by
male chorus and an address that
will be OF interest to all by John
Spargo. The committee in charge,
viz: w r. Madison, A. S. Payne,
c. w. White. r. A, Jones, G. b. Well
ing and H. S. Phillips. have spared
neither time nor thought to make
this the best big meeting held in our
village in long time. Every body
is welcome,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-20
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Get your Red Cross membership
today. Adv.
Roby Jones, the fur buyer, has
gone to New York on business trip
Wide assortment of ladies' muffs
and sets at very reasonable prices at
j. Levin's corner store. Adv.
Christmas neckwear all boxed at
csc, soc, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. $500 and
$3.50 at Mulligan and Roches, Taft,
Don't miss that dance at Foresters
Thursday evening, 1t is the dance
you have all been waiting for. 72t3~
Francis Bushman and Beverly
Bayne in Their Compact" Harte
Theatre tomorrow. Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Warner and Mr.,
and Mrs. Ernest Vonlystine of Arl-
ington were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Whitman yesterday.
A choice lot of the cleyerest mag
Unable little silk dresses for girls,
misses and small women were receiv
ed today at the Drysdale store. Rose,
plum, cadet, navy green, brown, in
a splendid quality of taffet&-and
only 1880 ADV.
Bennington people who were in
Troy Wednesday visited John j.
HAYES, foreman for the Charles
Cooper Estate machine shop who
has been at the Samaritan hospital
for several weeks. They reported
Mr.. Hayes to be comfortable and APP
parently on the way to recovery.
Notice to all 4. children who are
in the Christmas play: The first re
hearsal ON the stage will be tomor5
row at go Everyone, boy or girl,
whoais inasthe. play, at all, must be
present. ETinSsoldiefs must be at the
hall promptly at. 2~ O'clock for q
special arehearsaE before the regular
4 enc ,s..g.ss.,,.. Il
[ aa ssillited states li sly VIII saaxesia
desirable Christmas gift for any
patriotic home. They can be bought
at The Banner oi1ics for $3.50 or
sl.15 each These flags are 5xS and
Axe and are of rain-proof and sun
proof bunting with sewed stripes and
metal grommets The best value In
flags ever offered. At The Banner
ofgce T3t5
Cash and other contributions are
still being received by the Christmas
committee and they now have Slol-
The number of the neediest families
has increased from 80 to about 3d.
and it is hoped that all who can. will
make an effort to help, those less for
tunate. Get in communication with
any one Of the committee, Miss
Frederjchs,, Mrs. Robert f Heaiy'
Miss Rogers, Mrs. Luther r. Graves.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-13
NON-PRODUCERS FIRST
FOR SERVICE, Object
OF CAREY'S MEASURE

Washington, April 1s.-Representa-
tive Carey of Wisconsin introduced q
bill asking that in case Of conscription
the war department recruit first mem
bers Of the stock exchange, Wall street
employees and persons similarly en-
ployed in other cities, lawyers and
bankers and other people in "non-pro-
productive pursuits" Other war tnea-
sures introduced were:
A bill authorizing the secretary of
the navy to promote to ensigns and
lieutenants such warrant officers of tho
navy as he may need in the line.
A resolution that congress appeal to
the people to raise as big crops as pos
sible during the war and to conserve
by dieting and by elimination of waste
the nations food supply.
Representative Webb's bill to permit
allied governments to recruit their cit
liens for army service in the United
States.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-13
CREDENCE PLACED
IN REPORTS OF A
NEW PEACE. MOVE
Washington Officials Be-
lieve "Feelers" Are Being
Put Out by Austria Hun
gary and Bulgaria.

Washington. April 18.-Informal
peace feelers" now being launch
ed by Austria Hungary and Bull
gar1a In Switzerland are doubt
lessly' to determine what would be
expected Of these countries II a
FORMAL peace move was put forth.
the United Press learned today.
While declaring that no word
has come from their home govern
ments for some time, officials at
tached to the Bulgarian legation
here today admitted that reports
OF peace moves are probably true,
oVERTURES INFORMAL
The present overtures, they be-
ieVe, however, are wholly in
formal and designed, for the time
being, to ascertain If possible what
terms certain Of the central DOW
ers would have to make before any
formal move is made.
One thing that gave strength to
the reports, these officials said.
was the fact that the "rumors" are
now coming from all quartNrs.
In allied embassy quarters the
peace reports are attributed to dis
contented classes who are weary
ing OF the war and trying to estab-
lish some basis for peace. Belief
was expressed In these circles that
If Bulgaria sues for a separate
peace, Turkey will Immediately
follow suit,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-13
ADA COUNTY YOUNG
MEN NOT TRYING TO
EVADE ARMY DUTY

Ada county youths are not attempt
ing to evade military duty through
marriage while the country is in need
of young men to fight for in the
cause of humanity.
The declaration of war was signed
by President Wilson on April 6. Since
that date there have been but 10 mar
riage licenses issued at the county
clerks office. During the same period
a year ago, six licenses were issued,
which shows only four additional this
spring. normal increase and one
which tends to show that Ada county
youths are not going to hide behind the
skirts of women to keep from doing
their duty by their country and their
flag.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-13
STAR WITNESS WILL
TELL HIS STORY OF
ALLEGED FRAME-UP

San Francisco, April 13.-Frank C.
Oman, star witness for the state in
the trial of Thomas Mooney for the
preparedness parade bomb murders,
today prepared to come to San Fran
cisco to tell his side of the alleged
frame-up to convict Mooney, charged
against him by F. e. Rigall.
At the same time District Attorney
G. M. Ffckert has been summoned by
wire from Kern county, where he is
visiting. The district attorneys Of
flee today announced its intention of
probing the charges and, If the facts
warrant, of poving for a new trial for
Mooney. At the same time, the prose-
cutors will oppose the Issuance of a
warrant for Oman on q charge of
subornation Of perjury.
Assistant District Attorney Edward
Cunha, who prosecuted the Mooney
case, sent the kilograms summoning
Oman and Ffckert to San Francisco.
In the meantime, although warrants
for Oman have been asked by the
Mooney attorneys, none has been is
sued.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-13
TO GUARD COASTS
AGAINST SURPRISE
ATTACK BY ENEMY
President Wilson Issues
Proclamation Creating
Defensive Areas-Seized
Ships to Be Used by Gov
ernment.

Washington, April 13.-while con-
gress wrestled with the $1,000 900. 900
bond and treasury note issue bill aIl
executive departments today turned to
means of further protecting American
shores from surprise attacks and food
shipments to entente ports from de-
struction.
President Wilson issued a proclama-
tion creating defensive areas" about
all harbors and important coastal
points within the United States which
no ship can penetrate except at certain
times and after being fully identified.
Officers of the French and British
flying corps were detailed to the war
department in assisting in the up
building Of Americas aerial service.
TO USE ENEMY SHIPS.
Means of selling, requisitioning or
purchasing enemy ships in American
harbors were being devised by Secre-
tary McAdoo and Secretary Redfield.
These ships will be used in trans-At
lantic service and their total tonnage
amounts to approximately wo-thirds
Of the allied and neutral tonnage sunk
by German U-boats since Feb. 1.
The house debate on the bond issue
bill developed expressions of fear lest
Wall street gets it's hands into the is
sue and derives some "spoils."