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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
STAMP SALES
SOAR IN D. G.
DURING DAY
Records Go by Boards with
Total of $7,206.89
Registered.

Sales of war savings and thrift
stamps through the city postoffice
showed the greatest total yesterday
since the beginning of the campaign.
Postmaster Chance reported a total
Of S,206.S9 worth of stamps sold. War
savings stamps accounted for $4,507.64
Of this amount and thrift stamps for
$2,69925.
Children of the public schools have
pledged 81 900 themselves to purchase
war savings and thrift stamps. AL
ready they had bought 5000 worth of
stamps, Supt. Thurston declared yes
terday at a meeting of the execu-
tive committee in charge of the cam
paign.
Sunday. February .. 1918. will be
Thrift Sunday in all Protestant
churches of the city, and from every
pulpit sermons urging the purchase
of stamps will be preached.
Boy Scouts on Job.
Boy Scouts went about the city yes
terday distributing posters wherever
they could find a vacant space to place
them. Several students from Tech
nical High School also have been aid
ing the committee similarly.
IleiuS VI MdSclhC OTuclo nave ueth
appointed members of the committee
on fraternal orders, of which L. d.
Hathaway Is chairman. A meeting
was called by Grand Master Witten
at the request of Mr.. Hathaway and
enthusiastic support was voiced for
the campaign. Those who are MEM
hers Of the committee as Masons are:
Blue Lodge, G. NJ. James w. Wit
ten and Lem Towers. jr.; Royal Arch
Masons. W. w. Jermape. grand high
priest; Knights Templars, William s.
Parks; Scottish Rite Masons, Sterling
Kerr, jr., grand commander; Grotto,
/. s. Goldsmith: Order of the Eastern
Star, T. Frank Morgan; Masonic Clubs,
l.. II. Troutman; Shriners, l.. Whiting
Estes.
Dr. w. A. Warfield and DR.. d. f.
Wiseman, heads of the negro commit
tee. have appointed several negro min
listers as chairmen CT subcommittee
to work for the sale of the stamps.
Those announced yesterday are:
Baptist Church-Rev. w. II. Jerna-
gin: Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev.
NJ. w. Clair; African Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Rev. c. N. Tanner: Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
Rev. w. c. Brown: Christian Meth
odist Episcopal Church, Rev. S. B.
Wallace: Congregationalist, Rev. EN-
DRY Smith; Luthern. Rev. d. +. Wise
man; Presbyterian. Rev. w. w. Nc
Cary; Episcopalian. Rev. F. I. A. Ben
nett.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
DC. jews Still need
$4,000 RELIEF MONEY
Campaign to Be Resumed lmmedi-
ately After Holidays.

Immediately after the Christmas
rush, the campaign committee Of the
Jewish War Relief committee suffer-
ers will begin again their active work
where they left off.
1t is necessary for-them to have So
900, $4,000 of which has already been
received. In the meantime, anyone
that desires to send the checks with
out waiting for the committee to call
on them need only to make them pay
able to NJ. d. Rosenberg, and send
them to Simon Lyon, chairman Of the
executive committee. Evans Building,
or NJ. d. Rosenberg, Seventh and E
streets northwest. Isaac Cans is
chairman of the publicity committee,
Saks and Company.
1t is absolutely necessary that the
balance of this money must be re-
ceived by the end-of the coming week
in order to carry out the desire of
Julius Rosenwald, who promised to
give s., OOO,O 900 provided the other $780,
go would be subscribed by the Jews
of the United States.
Many of the other cities quotas have
been over-subScribed already, but
Washington still lacks the 5000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
House CLERK SUED
FOR $4,000; replies
South Trimble Denies Claims OF
Contestant for Seat.

Thirteen legal points are made in
the answer of South Trimble, clerk
of the House of Representatives, de-
PENDANT in a 10000 damage suit filed
against him by Aaron p. Prioleau,
contesting the right of Mr.. Prioleau
to a seat in the House and his right
to maintain the suit.
The answer is in the form of a
demurrer and is filed through At
torneys Sinclair and Lloyd. The
plaintiff claimed that he was elect
ed to the House from a district in
South Carolina and through the neg
lect of Clerk Trimble he did not get
his seat. In contesting for the seat,
Mr.. Prioleau claims that TrimbIe
failed to have the testimony printed
in time for the committee in the
House to have it and act upon it.
Mr.. Trimble asserts that the plain
tiff has no cause for legal action;
that the court is without jurisdic-
ton to pass upon such a matter: that
the election contest was not instituted
according to law; that the plaintiffs
claim has already been disposed of
by the House and that 1t has been
barred by the statute of limitations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
men TN KHAKI
TO Be GUESTS
OF CHURCHES
Programs Arranged at Vari-
GUS Houses Of Worship
in District Today.

Refreshments, socials, dances and
other festivities for the entertain
ment of men in uniform during the
Christmas season will be presented
today to members of the service by
churches and organizations of
Washington.
Today is expected to be one of
the busiest Sundays local pastors
ever expect to spend.
Get together" socials are plan
ned at nearly every church for SOL
diers and sailors
Features of Day.
Today's program follows:
st. AIMS Hall. Tenleytown, d. C.,
Immediately following the 1880
o'clock mass, breakfast will be
served to all men in uniform.
All Souls Unitarian Church. 18th
and L streets northwest. IL a. m,
special music. harp, cello, organ,
baritone soloist. s p. m. to $3.50 p.
m, young people at home to men
in uniform; refreshments.
Church of the Good Shepherd. 9Th
and 1 streets northwest. invites all
enlisted men generally and the men
OF Camp Meigs in particular, to its
services on Sunday at 1880 and IL
a m. and Z p. m. Each Sunday
night from $40 until o'clock
there Is an informal social and tea
in the Guild Hall of the church to
which all men in uniform are in
vited.
Church Of the Covenant, Connec-
ticut avenue and 18th street north
west. $50 p. m, Christian Endeav-
or service. This will be followed
by a light supper and social hour
for men in uniform and strangers.
First Congregational Church, Tenth
and G streets northwest, reading room
open all day Sunday. Usual Sunday
evening service to which all men in
uniform are invited.
Eighth Street Temple, service at II
a. m. Every man in uniform attend
ing the service will be invited to din
ner.
Church OF the Epiphany. Thirteenth
and G streets northwest, 10 a. m. Bible
class to p. M Social hour preced-
ing the evening service.
Bethany Baptist Church. ISL U
street, Bible class every Sunday from
12:l5 to o'clock.
Vermont Avenue Christian Church,
from Sis to :. reception and light re-
freshments for all men in uniform.
Luther Place Memorial Church,
Fourteenth street and Vermont ave-
nue. northwest, 10 service followed
by social hour, with refreshments.
St Paurs English Lutheran Church.
Eleventh and H streets northwest,
evening service. followed by social
hour, with refreshments
Hamline NJ, f. Church, Ninth and p
streets northwest, $50 to 7 p. m. So
cial hour, music and refreshments.
Washington Heights Presbyterian
Church, corner Kalsrama and Column
bia roads. Dinner served at p. m.
Service at S p. m.
First Presbyterian Church, John
Marshall place. p. m. Get acquaint-
ed social. Supper at $50. Evening
service at s.
- metropolitan Presbyterian Church.
Fourth and B streets southeast, 6:4j.
Near marine barracks.
Westminster Church. Seventh near
E southwest. close to Washington
barracks. Fight p. ~, Christmas
cantata, THE Heavenly Message"
Sung Oy choir and chorus.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Blessed Bird" Selling
Too High, Says Food Body

Christmas turkey should sell for
not more than forty-five cents a
pound. That is what the United
States Food Administration announced
last night.
Turkey is selling for more than
fifty cents a pound, and the seller
has the would-be turkey consumer at
his mercy in those places where the
Food Administration has not per-
sIaded dealers to conform to a
reasonable price. Reports from
various regions indicate there are
many such places.
Don't be deceived, warns the ad-
ninistration, by tales of turkey short
&Ge. Although cold storage birds
have decreased. fresh killed 'ones
from oklahoma and Texas have been
held back purposely for the Christ
mas demand. and if the demand is
held back turkeys will come down.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Cost of Mistletoe
Puts Kissing Game
In Serious Jeopardy

How much is mistletoe?'
The darby dealer fshed
around among his assortment
and produced rather a good
looking little bunch of the
horticultural device for pro-
voking osculatory efforts.
"All right. How much?'
Fifty cents, miss"
"Goodn 1ss, l just can't afford
that. Pick out a smaller peice."
More searching. Then a lit
tie ragged piece of greenery
with three big leaves and one
little one and three luckless
berries.
"Heah's a neat lookin' little
piece for a. quarter"
. "Oh, i don't think 1 need any"
Girls. can't. We find some Diff
. ferent kind Of bait9
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

dollars. have been received and de-
livered within the past six days.
Automobile traffic to Baltimore was
also heavy and the turnpike road last
night had a steady stream of machines
loaded with bottled beer and liquors
for Christmas celebrations.
Baltimore is now the nearest alco-
holic 'oasis" to the Capital, as the
Maryland Court of Appeals yesterday
declared the law making Prince George
County dry Is constitutional. The de-
cision overruled a previous one of
Judge Camalier. declaring the statute
unconstitutional Bladensburg thus
will remain saloonless and liquor
dealers will lose $4,000 worth of liquor
seized In the process of having the
test case made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Special to The Washington Herald
New York. Dec. 1.-THE following
Neutrality-suspicious. are registered at local
hotels:
Cook, F. IT. Park Avenue; Mackey.
s. J.. New Strand; Mejia, F. A.
Grand: Ormerod. L.. Hermitage;
Schellinger. NJ. s.. Arlington; Urqu-
hart. F., Arlington: Campbell, Mrs. r.
H.. Martha; Chalmers, N. Wallick;
Chseter, w. F.. Marlborough.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
District Residents Put
$500, 900 in Xmas Liquor
Six-day Trade with Baltimore Eclipses Rec
ord; Suitcase Brigade Pours Through
Station with Labeled Goods

Washington residents concluded last
night a six-day business with Balti-
more liquor dealers that is conserva-
lively estimated at 100000.
The Christmas supply of the fluid
that cheers literally poured through
the doors of the Union Station in
gUnny sacks, dress suit cases, telescope
bags and every kind of a travelling
container, the majority of the wet
goods being plainly marked. according
to law.
Every outgoing train to the Monu-
mental City and the interurban line
carried hundreds, the traffic reaching
its greatest proportions in the late aft
ernoon and the early evening hours.
In addition. shipments of liquor, val
ued in the aggregate at thousands of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Southern Railway Company.

Necessities of the Government
IN the movement of troops and
supplies for the conduct Of the
war have compelled a curtaiI-
ment of passenger train service
throughout the country, and has
particularly affected those lines
upon which military camps are
located
Substantial reduction has been
made by lines east OF Washing
ton in through sleeping car serv-
Ice operated in connection with
the Southern Railway and is now
confined to the New York-New
Orleans and New York-Birming-
ham cars on No. So. and the New
York-Memphis and New York
Nashville cars on No. IS.
Sleeping car service will be
operated locally from Washing
ton on the following Southern
Railway trains:
No. 3T-Atlanta section, leav-
ing Washington 1000 D. M:
Sleeping cars to Atlanta.
NO. 3I-New Orleans section,
leaving Washington 1O:45 p. M;
No. 35-Leaving Washington
S:t5 a. m: sleeping cars to New
Orleans and Birmingham, Coaches.
NO. 9-Birmingham Special, leav-
ing Washington sos p. M: sleep
ing cars to Birmingham. Effective
Sunday. December q; No. q will
leave Washington at Ais D. m,
coaches are handled on No. %.
No. H-Leaving Washington 700
2. m; sleeping cars to Augusta,
Ca; Aiken, s. C., and Asheyille,
N. C.. Coaches.
No H-Leaying Washington 9:E5
p m; sleeping cars to Chatta-
nooga, Vicksburg, and New Or
leans. Coaches.
No. 25-Leaving Washington As
a. m; sleeping cars to Memphis
and Nashville. Coaches.
Delays contribute difficulties,
and must, so far as humanity pos
sible, be avoided.
Therefore, the trains enumerated
above with the exception of No. IS
and No. 3, which handle through
sleeping cars, will not be held at
Washington for connections. They
will depart on time scheduled ana
be limited to their present capac-
ity.
Parties travelling from points
east of Washington to points
south. in connection with any OF
tnese trains, are urged to regulate
their movements into Washington
80 as to insure connection and to
Satisfy themselves, beforehand,
mat accommodations south of
washington viii be available.
r. H.. DeBUTTS,
Division Pass. Agt.,
- I6 18th St N. w.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
U. S. NOT WORRYING
over SECRET PACT
Knew Japan and Russia Had Come
to an Agreement.

No concern over the so-called Sc
crct pact between Japan and Russia
was expressed at the State Depart
ment yesterday following its publica-
ton by the Bolshevil1i in Petrograd.
1t was known in the United States
that Russia and Japan had entered
into treaty many months ago, all
the terms of which were not at the
time made public, and it is presumed
that the secret" treaty alluded to in
Petrograd dispatches are the terms
then not made public.
The State Department pointed out
that the terms as published are not in
accord with the sensational descrip-
ton of the treaty. 1t was denied at
the State Department today that ia
pan had taken moro Chinese territory
than that which she conquered from
Germany.
Free mail sent out by Representa-
tves amounts to seven tons a day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

Free mail sent out by Representa-
tives amounts to seven tons a day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

Half wool. So inch Navy Blue
Storm Serge: a good sturdy
cloth; an entire dress length of
five yards is only s2.95, and
would make a practical Christ
mas gift. However, see this
CSC navy blue serge at, yard.
Third FIoor-Lansburgh Il Bro.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

Nice for House Gowns and XII
mOnos; also splendid for chill
dren's dresses; one shade only;
a rich shade of navy blue; 500
yards, tomorrow reduced from
79c TO, per yard. ...........
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17
ELECTED PRESIDENT.

Stephen Farrelly, Directing Man
ager and Vice President of the
American News Company, has been
chosen President of the United
States Catholic Historical Society.
He was elected at the annual meet
ing of the society in Washington.
He succeeds the late DR.. Charles
e. Herbermann, editor of the Cath
Ollie Encyclopedia. In his address
upon taking office Mr.. Farrelly ex-
pressed his appreciation at being
regarded worthy TO fill the place OF
such distinguished and scholarly
Catholic. He said the society
would continue the work so long
and ably done by Mr.. Herbermann.
He continued:
you have done me a great honor
in making me President of the
United States Catholic Historical
Society. 1t is serious proposition
and not one TO be entered upon
lightly. This society bears the name
Catholic and Catholic means uni
versal, and il should also mean
perpetual. I believe that working
earnestly together, earnestly and de-
votedly we will continue our society
on the successful plane that it has
enjoyed in the past. The co-opera-
tion and encouragement OF His En-
inence Cardinal Farley, of which
am assured, is an absolute guaran-
tee of success"
Cardinal Farley congratulated the
society on finding such worthy
successor to DIR. Herbermann. He
said:
He was very reluctant about
accepting the responsibility. but l
insisted on his accepting the nom
ination because / believed that
there was no one better fitted for
the Office
Mr.. Farrelly was born in Ireland.
He came to America in 1S4S, and
has always been engaged in the
publishing and distribution bust
ness. He established the New York
News Company in 1869. It later
became merged with the American
News Company He Is member
of many Catholic societies and char
liable organizations.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17

A. Duffy will probably be returned
to the Legislature without opposi-
ton, while Attorney viii Melon
ogh's friends would like to see him
announce to succeed VIII Perry.
In the Magisterial races Squire
Ben Schulman and Squire John j..
O'Brien have no opposition and de-
serve none because of their record
and strength in the Democratic
party. Phil German is a candidate
to succeed Squire Wheeler, while
Attorney NJ. b. Kendrick and
Frank Smith are candidates to sue
coed Squire Frank Dacher, who
will announce for City Treasurer.
Albert Nisbet and Robert f. Hes
sion are fighting it out for the
nomination to succeed the present
Bull Moose holder of the office of
Magistrate in the Eighth Magis-
teriai district. Quite a different
lineup is expected in the places for
seats in the Board of Aldermen and
Councilmen this year as some of
the present members have grown
a little weary of their labors and
will not offer for reelection this
year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17
HEsLy's TRIBUTE.

On one occasion Timothy Healy,
one of the foremost members of
the Irish Parliamentary party. gave
expression to the following notable
words in the British House of Com
mons: 81 would rather that my
children understood their religion
in preparation for the eternity that
Is to come than that they should be
rich, prosperous and educated peo-
pie in this world l little care for
your so-called education. But there
is one thing that / and mine have q
grip OF, and that Is belief in the
Christ TO come and belief that oui
children, whatever be their distress
whatever be- their misfortunes
whatever be their poverty in this
world. will receive rich reward II
listening to the teaching of theil
faith. they put into practice the
lessons they receive in Catholic
schools" Ireland may we'll fee
proud Of the type of Catholicit,
which animates the breast Of Tin
Healy.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17

congratulating him on the efficient
work under his regime as Chief
Clerk of the Court of Appeals, the
highest tribunal in the State OF
Kentucky. We are proud OF the
name of Keenon, proud of the man
that bears that name, and hope the
day will come that we. can show our
appreciation of the good work done
In the mast
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17

1t is the opinion of large num-
Der of taxpayers of Jefferson county
that w. F. Woodruff would make an
excellent officer as Sheriff, it being a
position that deals largely with the
finances of the people. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that he is a man OF
large business affairs, be has at
the urgent solicitation of citizens
and taxpayers consented to become
a candidate for that office.
He has all of his life been res
ident of this county and has always
taken an active interest in public
affairs and always in the interest of
the principles of the Democratic
party. No one who knows Mr..
Woodruff personally for one moment
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17
COL. H. WATSON LINDSEY.

Col. H. Watson Lindsey, Chief OF
the Police Department of greater
Louisville, is we'll known through
out the country as the youngest
Chief and one of the best detec-
tives Louisville has ever had. Chief
Lindsey has made us one of the
best officers who has held this po-
sition as guardian of the peace and
welfare OF our citizens. and the evil
doer and violaters Of the law fear
him more than any Chief OF Police
we have ever had. "Our police
force under the guiding hand OF
|"Our Chief" has reached the point
where they are classed among the
most efficient in the country.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17
RoDslAN KEENoN

Rodman Keenon, the Chief
Clerk of the Court of Appeals,
whose many many friends here in
Louisville have always stood oy him
in his walk of life. are now
through the columns of this paper
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17

doubts his ability and fitness for
this position. His success in private
business affairs is all that is nee
essaTy to establish the fact that he
would be a success in handling the
finances. of the people.
He is not aligned with any par
ticular faction of the Democratic
party, and in making this race be-
lieyes he can be of service not only
to the Democratic party, but to the
taxpayers of this county. If he is
favored with the nomination he will
make a diligent canvass for the Of
fee of Sheriff and If elected will
perform the duties of the Office to
the best of his ability and with the
purpose to guard the interests of
the taxpayers of this community.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17

ton by reason OF his experience
and extended work in Kentucky.
For a humber of years he has
proven his ability for the office he
now occupies. His many friends
throughout the State are more en-
thusiastic than ever on account of
the great work that he has done
and as he promised before the cleo
ton, and which he has fulfilled,
as to the uplift of the school sys-
tenn of the State to one of the
leadinl. educational systems of any
in the Union. May the good work
he has started be continued in
definitely.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17
v. O. GILBERT.

The name of v. o. Gilbert stands
forth with particular prominence
among the people OF our Common
wealth. He is thoroughly qualified
as Superintendent of Public Instruc-
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1917-03-17

Candy-striped muslin in pink
and white. yellow and white and
red and white is used for one-piece
frocks and country wear. They are
trimmed with borders OF the solid
color or with Irish or filet lace.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
Continued from page ~

measure. Senator Salisbury said,
that he would make q vigorous ef-
fort to secure a report on the bill
from the committee tomorrow.
Efforts to secure consent of
Great Britain to change the port of
search for transatlantic ships to
Halifax, N. S., instead Of Kirkwall,
England, were resumed today by
the Dutch minister, Chevalier Won
Rappard.
He conferred at length with the
British ambassador Spring-Rice.
Holland is stated that If this change
is made, her ships, now held in port,
will resume sailings. The Scandin-
avian countries have also asked for
the change.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
FORD PICTURES TONIGHT

In addition to the regular pro-
gram the Evangeline will have reel
No. "a Of the Ford Motor Co. educa-
tional series, featuring Philadel-
phia.
This Educational Weekly takes US
to Philadelphia-The Quaker City
the metropolis Of Pennsylvania, and
the third largest city in the United
States. Many Historical Points of
interest are located in Philadelphia ;
such as, Old independence Hall; the
William Penn House, built in 1852;
the Betsy Ross House, where first
American Flag was made, etc. This
Weekly also includes motion pic
lures of the Dewey Funeral at
Washington, D. C.
We feel that these pictures are
not only entertaining, and instruc-
tive, but educational as well and
trust that you will derive a great
deal Of good from their being shown
in your city.