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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19
CARRIER PIGEON FALLS
IN OPEN CHURCH CIsTERN

stanton va. December is.--The
presence of carried pigeon which was
released Saturday In Staunton 10 re-
ported at Middiebrook. which was re-
leased aSturday and first attempted
to gain entrance in the Bosserman
store through an upper window but
failed. It Was, later found where II had
fallen into an open cistern at the
lutheran church,
The pigeon had a note on IL which
stated that II had been captured by
Miss Florence williams. of the Staun-
ton Military academy, on Friday and
released on Saturday. The number on
it's footband is six"
Henry Arehsrt has II In his posses
sion and expects to hold It for few
days or until the owner can be located.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

With service flags flying from al
most every house of worship, It would
appear that The church militant r.
initiating. sll right.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

The 100 per cent charity workers
who worked New York recently
with war bazaar. have been out
done by the scaiper who sold two
tickets TO free show for $500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

The report that Nicholas Ronanoff
has been roaming off is declared from
.Toeoisk to he greatly exaggerated.
NieRy is right there I'm Tobolsk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

Whether an investigation IS worth
while depends largely on what the In
vestigstors look for.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

whiskered parsonage and his annual
yardstick, but we like the bureau bet
ter as II f.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

The End of MeatIess Day.
| have eaten a bale
or spinach and kaIe.
And I've never raised a row
haze swallowed can
OF rnoistened bran
And / feel like a brindle cow.
am taking q snack
From the old haystack
In the evening sha dows gray.
And I'm glad. you bet
AT last 10 get
To ths END of e. meatless day.
--Washington Stag
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

As pscifst-in- chief, the kaiser is
acting strictly according to form.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

Everybody has organized for the
wsr except the ultimate. consumer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

woman passing shop window
and not looking in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

\ girl who is not knitting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

ono neighbor asking the either to
start up the graphophone
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19
Sights We seldom See

A man dancing with his own wife
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

a girl IN thick stookIreS or va In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-19

a small man with small wife
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

streamed down my cheeks I n1Urmur-
ed:
"MolIie, Mollie, you make me
ashamed, I now understand that l
was very selfish about Sonny. The
little grave means only to me. a great
longing, a great want never to be full
filled. while you. dear. have an ever
living crucifxion.
II could not be as brave or as big
as you are, Mollie. You are the most
n erful woman I have ever
known"
Mollie put her baby down in its little
basinet, kissed its tiny unconscious
face. and turned to me and said:
Tell me about Dick, Margie. Jim
says he stil is not very we'll"
He is much better" / answered,
but I do not think he will ever be
perfectly well again"
Mollie looked concerned.
"Oh, do not mean that he may not
live for years yet, but I am very gald
that Jim has become interested in
the book concern, for 1 do not think
that Dick will ever be able to work
hard again, neither will he be able to
play hard again"
Poor Dick" said MolIie softly.
And 1t came over me to marvel at
her infinite compassion that could find
place within its scope for the sor-
row Of others, while her big personal
tragedy was unfolding and would still
unfold while life lasted.
And this, little book, was laughing,
joyous Mollie who just a few years
ago 1 had thought in my blindness, i
could help grow.
Little book, she has grown quite be-
yond me.
can only be glad that Fate has let
me know her as she is one of the
earth's truly great women, OF whom
there are many IL We could only know
them as they are.
I am almost prone to think that the
greatest women, as well as the hap
piest, have no history.
(To be continued)
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

The amount was put into wool and
divided between the army and navy.
Congressman and Mrs. Martin B.
Madden, of Chicago. have taken the
residence, 1910 Twenty-first street,
where they will spend the winter.
They have with them Capt. Paul Hen
derson, of the Ordnance Reserve
Corps, and Mrs. Henderson, the lat
ter the daughter OF Congressman
and Mrs. Madden; also Mrs. Clark
Henderson. Capt. Herderson's mother.
Mrs. John W. Thompson has re-
turned to Washington after spend
ing several months with her hus-
band, Capt. Thompson, Field Ar
tillery, U. s. A, who has been sta
toned at Admission, Ala. Capt Thomp-
son has recently been transferred
to Fort Sill, Okla, and Mrs. Thomp-
son will Join him there after a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. The
odore Noyes.
Mrs. Richardson Gibson will enter
tain at a reception on Friday, De-
cember q, from to o'clock, when
she will present her daughter Miss
Mary Duncan Gibson, to society.
Miss Doriette Fichlen will be pre-
sented to society at tea which Mrs.
S. p. Fichlen will give on the after
noon OF December Il.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Henry Is entertain
ing at a reception this afternoon in
compliment to her daughter, Miss
Henry, at their home in Macomb
street.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Saturday, December Is. 1917.

Mercury rules strongly today for
good, and Venus is in benefic aspect,
according to the reading OF the stars.
1t is a time peculiarly fortunate
for writings of every sort: a dat
in which to settle up the years ac-
counts and make new plans.
Contracts and leases are well d.
rected under this sway Of the stars,
which is supposed to encourage pros
perity in any line of business con-
nected with the persons who write
their names TO agreements
There is a sign read as particularly
stimulating to the mind. This also
presages a great expansion Of the
English language. which will be en-
riched with many new words as
well as new ideas.
According to certain prophecies. the
end OF the year 1917 should be the
twilight of the Day Of Judgment, in
which men and women have eX-
perienced what the meaning Of the
time of severance is, since they have
sustained not only the loss OF mem
bers of their families and many
friends. but also the loss Of property
and possessions OF every sort.
Peace will end the Day OF Judg-
ment, these seers declare, and then
the new order OF things will bring
the highest spiritual development in
the history of man.
On the 18th day OF December. 1911,
Venus is in a place that is most aus
picious for lovers of every age and
condition.
Under the benign sway of the planet
that is believed to control all the
finer emotions and artistic inclina-
tions, friends win have a better un-
derstanding of one another than in
ordinary times.
1t is a most favorable direction un-
der which to entertain, and should
be most fortunate for weddings.
Christmas time this year is to be
a season of rainbow glory. in which
10y and hope will be reflected on
the tears of the war;
Persons whose birth date II is have
the augury of a very active year.
but they should avoid changes or
ventures.
Children born on this day are likely
to be bright in mind and energetic
in body. These subjects of Sagit-
tarius rise rapidly in any profession
and are usually successful in all their
affairs.
COopTTisht, isIT.l
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
NINE. MELBA'S Voice
PLEASES AUDIENCE
Great Australian Diva Renders Sew
eral Solos at National.

1t was worth plowing through the
snow and ice yesterday afternoon to
hear Nine. Melba at the National
Theater. The assisting artists were
Miss Winifred Christie, pianist, and
Mr.. Frank st. Leger. accompanist
Mr.. Hackett was to have appeared,
but. on account of the storm, was
delayed.
The great Australian diva, IL not
Marchesi-made, is certainly the most
perfect example OF the great teacher S
method. With the sense OF pitch 30
acute and the breath control so as
sured, one does not wonder at Melba's
phenomenal success of the past years.
The Rimsky Korsakoff number.
'Chanson Indoue," and The Swan"
by Grieg, were so exquisitely done
that they deserve sepecial mention.
Nine. Melba was especially pleasing
in her encore numbers, Coming
Through the Rye" and Annie Laurie" I"
which were greatly enjoyed by the au-
dience.
In Mr.. Frank st. Leger Mime. Melba
has an exceptionally sympathetic ac-
companist. As the composer of one Of
her encores he received great applause
Miss Winifred Christie is essen
TALLY a modernist. Her numbers by
Debussy and Ravel were so delicately
and clearly done that one wonders
why she should play Chopin. Miss
Christie closed the program with a
"Rhapsodie Hongroie" by Liszt.
The program follows:
Soil for pianoforte. a, prelude in D
minor, w. F. Bach-Strabel; b, La File
aux Cheveaux de Lin, Debussy; c,
ballade in A fat, Chopin: Miss Chris
tie.
The Jewel Song from Faust" Gou-
nod: Nine. Melba.
a, Chani Indoue (Sadko), Rimsky-
Korsakoff; b, les Papillons, Chausson;
C, Chant Venitien, Bemberg, Nine
Melba.
Soil for pianoforte. a, Jeux d'Eau,
Ravel: b. concert etude, Moskowsky:
Miss Christie.
Songs: a, The Swan, Grieg; b, the
Blackbird Song, Cyril Scott: Mime.
Melba.
valse song, "se saran Rose" Arditi.
Nine. Melba.
Solo for pianoforte, "Rhapsodle
Hongroise," Liszt: Miss Christie.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

good-looking suit OF hunters green
wool velour was treated TO discrim-
mating touches of beaver on the high,
round collar. cuffs and curved pock-
cts. A unique triple belt was fas-
tened far to one side. My lady's
delicate complexion was accentuated
by a square-mesh beige veil. with a
delicate tracery OF flower and leaf.
which hung from her small tricorne
Of black-and-beige brocade with its
banding Of beaver.
Accompanied by the usual young
'1eftenant' was a clear-featured
damsel whose flaming red-gold locks.
according to her friends. are RESPONSE
BILE for her unremitting work for
the suffrage cause. But she didn't
look a bit like the conventional car
toonist's idea of a suffragette in her
ultra smart suit of dark mahogany
reindeer cloth tailored with that ex-
pensive simplicity which is manifest
ly the product OF none but the mas
ter cutter. Jaunty slanted pockets
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

whose big, dark eyes and pretty
laugh made one think that this Cur
tbs was a very lucky fellow. A won
derful coat of Hudson seal with op-
ulent panels OF mole kept the frigid
breeze at bay, while a chic toque
of mole was overlaid with casual
blossoms of incendie red embroidery.
The dark blue of a naval officers
uniform furnished an effective back
ground for the light taupe suede twill
suit Of one of our irresistible debu-
tantes. Heavy bands of woh at
collar. waist line and skirt-hem COM
bined with touches of taupe and
silver embroidery to give proper dec
grafton. "A tiny hat Of taupe velvet
was crowned with taupe and silver
brocade, then banded with a mar
row strip of wolf.
Seated on the balcony of the Pow
hatan dining-room was a wonderfully
beautiful Southern woman with a
really-truly majors gold leaf pinned
on her breast. Her tremendously
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Q9m6$%%dt&9en
LOVE FOR HUMANITY THE GREATEST THING.

As Mollie said this about her boy
and the mothers Of other blind boys,
little book, caught a glimpse OF
something that must have been In
the face of Mary as she followed her
son to the cross.
lumined the rugged face of Lincoln
that liberated four million souls from
the bonds of slavery.
Into the brain of Isaac Newton II
stole and gravitation was born; Ma
than Hale went to disgraceful
death. while in its ecstasy he cried,
Had I a hundred lives would give
them all for my country"
In q vision it came to the little
maid Of Domremy and straitway she
followed with steps that did not fall
ter-whether 1t led to the victor
crown at Orleans or the burning
stake at Rheims.
1t touched the pen Of Shakespeare
and set the whole world of poetic
pathway.
1t rested for a moment beside the
canvas OF Raphael and left behind
the semblance of Motherhood divine,
1t silenced the cruel, raucous tong
ues Of the beasts in Rome's arena,
for in the ears Of the dying martyrs
still echoed the words of him who
when his brimming cup of sorrow
overfiowed. still loved so much that
he could lift his face to heaven and
whisper. Father. forgive them for
they know not what they do" II
was the greatest thing in the world
1 saw-love Of all humanity.
Little book, I am afraid 1 have not
yet reached that wonderful plane on
which Mollie stands in her great hu-
man love-love which would take
the whole universe into her heart and
shelter 1t in her loving arms.
went over to that dear girl, for
she is really nothing more than a girl
even yet. and put my arm around
har and the hahy and whila the ton re
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
KHAKI SNATCHERS.
BY LUCILLE CAMERON,

A khaki snatcher is one of those
enterprising young ladies who simply
won't bother with mere civilians dur
ing these so martial days. She Just
must have one or more, usually more,
stalwart young reserve officers in
tow. Not that the sand-colored war
cloth Of the army is really necessary
to please my fair damsel. She con-
siders the dark blue of our ocean
fighters a most satisfactory substi-
tute. And, of course. the chap she
really likes looks mighty good to
her in a plain .private's or jackie's
uniform.
Seated in the Lafayette lounge was
a blue-eyed young seraph VINO wasn't
too heavenly to enjoy the box Of
Huyler's which slim young uni
formed chap presently brought her.
Emphasizing her frank beauty was
a hat and scarf of old blue satin
trimmed with naive cerise flowers.
The scarf was buttonholed all along
Its edges with cerise worsted and
lined with cerise chiffon. A coat
Of platinum-gray velours, perfectly
tailored, and without any decorative
relief except that furnished by rows
and rows Of self-stitehing was an
effective background for this very
chic set.
Telling a group Of girls Just how
perfectly stunning Curtis looked I'M
his pew uniform was 3 tiny maid
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Mrs. Koo, wife of v. K wellington
Koo, the Minister of China, left
Washington yesterday for a visit to
her home IN China. She will make
the trip by the way Of Vancouver and
expects to be gone about three
months. The Minister and his small
son and daughter are remaining in
Washington.
KolIang Yih. the second secretary of
the legation, who is returning to
China on leave of absence, will ac-
company Mrs. Koo.
The Chinese Military Mission, of
which Lieut. Gen. Chang is the head,
left Washington yesterday for Nor
folk. and will make a tour of the
country before returning to China.
Mrs Baker, wife of the Secretary
of War, entertained at dinner last
evening in honor Of a number of her
friends from Cleveland, who are here
to attend the suffrage convention.
Secretary and Mrs Baker will have
as their guest over the weekend Mrs.
John Stockwell, Of Cleveland.
Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, who
was the guest OF Assistant Secretary
Of Agriculture and Mrs. Carl Nroo-
man, left Washington Thursday even
ing, Thursday afternoon Mrs. Bryan
was the honor guest at an informal
luncheon which Mrs. John Hays Ham,
mond gave. The other guests were
Mrs Vrooman, Mrs. Samuel Spencer
and Mrs. Wanna Horsey, of New
York, who is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond and Miss
akNv
to have family reunion here in
Washington for the Christmas holi-
days The three sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammond are coming to Washington
to be with their parents. Harris
Hammond will come from his home
IN New York, John Hays Hammond,
jr., will come from Gloucester. Mass,
where he lives the year round and
Richard P. Hammond from Yale,
where he is a student
DR.. Juan B. Rojo, first secretary of
the Mexican embassy, and Sonora de
Rojo have returned to Washington.
after spending their honeymoon at
the Ritz-Carlton, in New York. They
are at the Somerset House, where they
have an apartment. Sonora de Rojo,
who was formerly Senorita Dolores
Cecilia Bonillas, is the daughter Of
the ambassador of Chile.
Nine. de Bonillas, wife Of the am
bassador will be at home on Friday
afternoons Throughout the season,
when she will be assisted in receiving
by the secretary.
Mrs. Lucien Lee Kinsolving. wife OF
the bishop of Brazil, who is spending
-.
Lucy Kinsolving have gone to Phila-
delphia to pass the weekend.
Mrs. John McA. Palmer and her
daughter, Miss Helena c. Palmer,
have gone to Indiana to visit Mrs.
PaImer's parents for about three weeks
and to pass the holidays.
Col Herbert Slocum, q. 8. A, who
has been in Washington for several
days, left last evening for his post at
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. He will leave
Fort Oglethorpe shortly for Texas,
where he was recently ordered.
Mrs. Sara r. Montague has returned
from White Sulphur Springs, where
she passed several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Reynolds Hit
have returned from New York, where
they made an extended stay at the
Ritz-Carlton.
William Howard Taft Is spending
several days in New York.
Charles NageI, Of st. Louis, former
ly Secretary of Commerce and Labor,
is spending several days in Washing
ton.
Mrs Albert L Mills expects to go
to Fort Oglethrope next week to pass
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Miss Julia Ricketts,. who is running
for the presidency OF the senior class
Of the University Of Chicago. is the
first girl TO be a candidate for that
office.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Cures Colds In south America
LAXATIVE BRQM0 QUINTNE tablets remove
sas esus. EW.eRoyE's Signature = box ~
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
A New Service

A New Service
The Washington Herald want
ad department serves those who
use it-because it reaches more
homes than any other morning
newspaper.
THAT The Herald may more
fully serve its readers, the
strangers who have come
amongst rs, and its advertisers,
it will begin a Free Listing serv-
ice whereby those in search of
homes may be placed in i'm
mediate touch win those who
have homes to lease or sell.
This service is intended to
benefit those who are at their
wits end" on the Room, Apart
ment and House hunt. now in
vogue in Washington. See ihe
coupon on the classified ad page.
Use It'll 1T Is FREE.
fLet US help you to help your
self.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Mrs. Albert L. Mills expects to go
to Fort Oglethrope next week to pass
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Charles NageI. Of st. Louis, former
ly Secretary of Commerce and Labor,
is spending several days in Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

William Howard Taft Is spending
several days in New York.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

The wives Of all the men in the
army, either permanently. or tenn
porarily. and all women interested
in the army are earnestly invited
to meet at the residence of Mrs.
Henry F. Dimock, at 1901 Sixteenth
street. at o'clock on Monday. A
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Reynolds Hit
have returned from New York, where
they made an extended stay at the
Ritz-Carlton.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
HOROSCOPE.

rhe stars incline, but do not compel"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Telling group Of girls just how
perfectly stunning Curtis looked In
his pew uniform was . ttux maid
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Mrs. Sara R. Montague has returned
from White Sulphur Springs, where
she passed several weeks.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

The Colonial School has cards out
for reception and musicale on Tues
day, December IS. at $50 o'clock at
1888 Eighteenth street
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Col Herbert Slocum, q. 8. A., who
has been in Washington for several
days, left last evening for his post at
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. He will leave
Fort Oglethorpe shortly for Texas,
where he was recently ordered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14
"Westliche Post" Says
Plots Can't Be Doubted
Belief in BernstorH Shattered
by Revelations, St. Louis
PAPER Declares

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 1.-THE "Westliche
Post" leading German-language news
rsper here. says in an editorial to-day
that the recent revelations Of the State
Department regarding German plots
against the United States cannot be
Coubted, and that German Americans
are now compelled to believe things
they hitherto have been unwilling TO
accept. Belief in Bernstorf, the edi-
torial says, is shattered like a house
OF cards.
"One is turned into a skeptic,' the
paper continues, "and becomes d>strust-
tul Of himself, when he must cast into
the discard so much that he has con-
tdently believed and must accept as fact
so much that he has considered impos-
sible."
THE burden Of the German American
grows even heavier. The old home land
which is loved with an almost fanatical
attachment he himself has abandoned.
Il can never again be his homeland.
But in the new home. which he thought
he had won by loyalty and diligence,
he is looked at askance, and with sus-
picion, because OF the old country's
sins This is q tragedy 10 which only a
heartless person can be Inherent
The editorial adds that loyalty to the
United States will continue, though the
cherished hope that after the war old
relations might be again friendly now
has vanished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14
Maronites' Patriarch
Exiled by the Turks
Elias Howayek Removed From
Mount Lebanon; Pope In
tercedes for Him

Information that Elias liowayek' the
aged patriarch Of the Syrian Christian
tribe OF Marontes, had been removed
from his palace at Mount Lebanon by
the Turks and oxiled to destination
unknown to his people was received
yesterday By "Al-Hoda,' Syrian daily
newspaper published here.
Tho adyiccs received by mail from
Rome said that Pope Benedict had in
terccded with the Turkish government
On behalf Of Howayek. The Naronltes
comprise the Catholic brarcn OF the
Syrian race.
For ages the Maronites have main
tanned their integrity, despite Turkish
rule. Before the war, the patr arch,
who is elghty-seven years old. enjoyed
the protection Of the Entente powers.
Since the first of this year he has been
a virtual prisoner m his palace, with
his privileges abrogated.
The information that Howayek has
now been exilcG is Interpreted by Syr-
ians here as meaning that the power
Of the Maron;tes has at last been
broken down by the Turks. Fears were
expressed to-day that news would come
soon Of wholesale persecution and
death inflicted by the Turks, similar
to the slaughter Of Armenians.
The population in Mount Lebanon
and vicinity includes, according to
Syrans here, about 100000 Of their
race, a majority Of them being Naron-
ties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-14
so important in supplying raw matoria
for explosives.
Hopes Chile Can Break
Emope's Freight Monopoi,

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Oct l3. Senior
Santiago dc Aldanste, the Chilean Am
hassador. at the launching Of steam-
or here TO-DAY spoke hopefully Of his
country being able TO break the monop-
oily Of freights exercised by CONNER
cial houses Of Europe. The ambassa-
dor said:
"In addition to her remoteness and
the Cordllera of the Andes. an artih-
cial clement has contributed 70 Chile's
isolation. The monopoly Of ireights
exercised by the great commercial
houses of Europe has barred us from
direct communication with buyers and
sellers. Our production, industries and
commerce have been arrested. Now we
call to our aid a powerful competitor,
who will break this monopoly and give
US freedom within competition. tearing
down the Chinese wall OF freight mon
opoly.
This is the first time the United
States government has taken a step OF
this nature. II has broken its tradl
lions, and undertaken work which
heretofore exclusively had been one of
private initiative