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The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Purely Personal

Capt. Theodore Baldwin left Washing
ton last night for his post in Honolulu.
Dewitt T Mclaughlin. a former clerk
in the Geological Survey, has received a
commission in the Officers Reserve Corps,
U. S. A, as second lieutenant
Jesse L. Simpson has been promoted
to the position Of clerk to the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee.
Miss MATHS. who has been spending
the winter in Honolulu, has returned. and
is with her uncle. Mr. Mckinley.
W. B. Lee. of New Orleans, is staying
at the Raleigh.
Robert ]. Lodge. clerk in the Labor De-
partment, is on his annual leave.
The temporary appointment OF Miss
Ruby NJ. Johnson, in the Bureau Of
month.
Benjamin L. Wolfson. clerk in the Navy
Department, has resigned.
]. W. Keener, chief of the division of
reclamation homesteads in the General
Land Office. has resigned to practice law
IN W washington.
Miss Marie Enright of Pittsfield. Mass.
arrived in Washington last night and will
visit friends and relatives for an indcfi-
mite period
Preston F. Walsh, of New York City.
who mas been In Washington for the past
three days, .eturned to his home last
night.
Clifton V. Hilleyer and family. of this
city. left for Fernand.na, Florida, yester-
cay to spend the winter there with Mrs.
tIilleyer's parents
Miss Helen Chapman has left Wash
tngton for Detroit, Mich, where she will
visit friends for an indefinite time.
Joseph NJ. Snyder, scientist in the soil
survey, left yesterday for Georgia points
to take up his winter assignments.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
For Children
Lot of Children's White Dresses

Lot of Children's White Dresses
of linene, chambray and madras;
empire waist and Russian styles;
to years. Values to oSc Slight
ly soiled, at SOC.
Table of Children's Dresses, in
white and colors; plain colors,
plaids and checks. Also a few
white, in straight and MILDLY
styles; to 6, 6 to II. Values to
SI.75, at sSc.
40 Goats, made of corduroy, in
brown and navy. A few dark
green; ?, 3, 4 and 5 years. Values
to $3.50, at Says.
Another lot of Coats, in velvet,
chinchilla, broadcloth and novelty
mixtures. Styles for baby boy or
girl. Sizes 2, 3, 4, $ and E and
few larger sizes. Values to $3.50,
at S..
Palais RoyaI-Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
PARAMOUNT PLAYERS ELECT,

The Paramount Dramatic Club has
elected these officers: Maurice Green
baum. president; l. Feldman, vice presi-
dent; NJ. Black, treasurer and director:
NJ. Fonoroff. financial secretary; r. Saw
age, recording secretary.
H. Pennington is endeavoring to organ
ize the Paramount Orchestra and has in
vited all amateur musicians to Join.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Women's Coats

Misses and women's sizes, in
broadcloths. velours and plushes.
Values to S32.5o. Plain and fur
trimmed, at $aa.5o.
Misses and women's sizes, in
cheyiots, soft zibeiinss and wool
velours. Plain colors. Many fur
trimmed. Values to S2z so, at SIS.
Women's sizes only - Finest
Street Coats, in wool velours and
novelty coatings. Values to $50,
at $ae.so.
Palais Royal-Third Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
MR.. DANIELS CONFIRMED.
FiIibuster Against Interstate COM
merce Commfssfoner Comes TO End.

After a flibuster lasting more than a
month, the Senate late yesterday con-
irmed the nomination OF Winthrop NJ.
Daniels. Of New Jersey. to succeed him
self as member of the Interstate Com
merCe Commission
The vote was Il to Is A futile effort
to defeat Mr.. Daniels has been carried
on by the Progressive Republicans. who
attacked him for some of his opinions
while a public utility commissioner in
New Jersey.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Face Fashions
This Year
Demand that the Complexion Be-
Made Clear and Clean and Moth
ing Aids the Skin Like
Stuart,s Calcium WATERS

All styles OF dress this year make
II necessary that every woman re-
move pimples, blotches. etc This
condition is brought about by reason
style of hair dress throw the face in
position OF prominence that will
make pimples. etc. very hideous II
they exist.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
POLICEMEN TO LECTURE.

Denver. Colo, Jan. 10.-A lecture
bureau has been added to Denver's police
department. Members of the traffic squad
will be the orators and will be sent out
to explain the new auto ordinance to
auto truck drivers in all business estab-
Ushments
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Furniture

Mahogany Dressfng TsbIes
that were $1,000. now. -. .s<a-ss
Mahogany DressisR Tables
that. were $500, now .S4I.0e
mahogany Dre.sing Tables
that were $500 now &sS.7s
Mahogany Dressing Tables
that were s4400, now .exz.7S
Mahogany Dressisr Tables
that were $500, now. sxz-oo
Mahosnny Dressing Tables
that were f37.00, now SE.oo
Mshosnny Dre.sinG Tables
that were $500, now GxS0e
Mahogany Dressing Tables
that were $500. now .Sx5-so
Mahogany Dressing TahIes
that were $3.50, now .szaSe
Maho any Dressing Tables
tha' were s31.00. now .sxzso
MnhoEsny Dressing Tables
that were $1,000 now xz1xs
c, that were ss2.OO. nov. $500
Sir. walnut Dressing Tables
that were $1,000, now. HS4-,s
CIT Walnut Dressing Tables
that were $500. now. s1e-se
'iT: walnut Dressing Tables
that were $500, now e7a m
Cir. Walnut Dressing Table.
that were $500. now s1S m
CIR; Walnut Dressing Tables
that were $500, now. $500
Golden ork Dre.sipE Tables
tnht were s2S.00, now. $1,000
Golden Oak Dressing T.bIes
ca,a that were $3.50. now. .sIs.7s
'oiden Oak Dressing Tables
tnat were $3.50. now. $500
Mahogany Chinoniers that
were s42.00. now Sza!-s
Mahogany Chinoniers that
were $4,000. now 50
Mahogany Chinoniers that
Were $500. now SAzs
Mahogany Chfnonier, that
were $500. now xx--s
hahoEany Chinoniers that
were $500. now SzIoo
Old Ivory Chinonier. that
were $500. now sxS m
Old Ivory Chinonierp that
were s25.0O now sIsr
Nhue Enamel Chinoniers
that were S32.0o. now
white Enamel Chinonier.
that Were $500. now sIS n
White Enamel ChInouier.
that were s17OO. now HATE
Colleen Osk Chinoniers that
were $500 now Sxsyoo
Golden Oak ChinouIer. that
We're t25.00. now s1s-s
Golden Oak ChfnorIer, thar
were $4,000. now nsco
Golden o-k ChInonters that
wore $3.50. now I'll so
GcldeH o-k Chfroniers that
were 3l4.Oo. sIa.oo
Mahogany Veneer ChInonier, with
large mirror: has four large snd
two small drawers. with S16 TX
wood pulls. Special .. Slo. to
Solid Oak Chair for dining or he'd
room; has oraced arms 81 Ok
and cane seat. Special. SI.oo
solid Oak Windsor Chair. fumed
hnish' has saddle seat GO 1S
and very rOomy. Special. So.fo
LarFe F'freside Chair. with broad
arms ana nigh back. covered in
striped green denim; solid c1S
mahogany. Special. SIO
Paiats RoysI-Fourth Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

Mary Galloway and Messrs Kloman
Wheat. K. Stevens. Melvin oliver, Rich
ard Clark, Frank Alvery. jackson Keb-
linger. Harold George and Clarence
Clark
Miss May Nicholson, daughter of Rear
Admiral Reginald F. Nicholson, u. s. NJ,
retired, will be married to Capt. Edward
II. Durell, u. s. N. Tuesday afternoon.
January %, at 4 o'clock. Miss Nicholson
Will be attended by her cousin, Mrs.
Thomas Earle Van Metre, as matron OF
honor. Capt Durell's brother, Mr.. Wal
lace Durell, of Boston. will be best man.
The ceremony will be attended only by
members of the immediate families.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Norten, of Cazeno-
via, N. Y. and Mr.. George Rublee, Of
Cornish. N. H.. are among the guests at
the Hotel Lafayette.
Mrs. Wallace Bertholf, wife of Com
mander Bertholf. u S. N, stationed at
San Francisco arrived at Washington
yesterday for a short visit and while here
is staying at the Willard.
Lieut. Robert Henderson, u. S. N. and
Mrs. Henderson came to Washington for
few days and are at the Willard.
Others staying there are Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis T. Russell, OF Boston: DR.. ]. 1.
France Senator-elect from Maryland and
Mrs. France, OF Baltimore. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur L. warthen, of Front Royal.
Va
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
Gloves

Odds and ends of 2-elasp Glaee
Kid Gloves in black and tan; sizes
5L2 and 534. $50 quality at S9c.
Palais RoyaI-Street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
= 4=e=s Ole palais Toyal es&zese
Millinery

NAIlllHcTy
Unrimmed Velvet Hats, small
and medium size shapes. in black
only; at Csc.
Misses and Ladies Felt Hats in
all colors. at CSC.
Children's Corduroy Caps, in all
colors. at 15c.
Ornaments, gold. silver and jet.
and fur novelties, at 19c.
Trimmed Hats, S1.50.
Remnants of Maline and rem
nants of Velvet; each, l0c.
Palais RoyaI-Second Floor.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
"Take My Advice and Use Stuart's
Calcium Waters Il You Want
Pretty Skin.1

The impurities arising in the body
are thrown off in four ways, through
the pores of the skin. the lungs, the
kidneys and bowels.
Stuart's Calcium Waters will make
the blood clean. They will throw
open the pores and in only a short
time you will find the entire system
free from marks of blood impurity
The fresh, red. rosy hue OF the blood
flowing freely close to the skin will
give you the complexion you desire
Obtain box from any druggist
anywhere. Price, so cents
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11
HOROSCOPE.
Thursday, Jnnu.ry II. 1917.

The stars incline, but do not compel" !"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

Mrs. William Howard aft was the
guest in whose honor Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas T Gar entertained at dinner
last evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Gaff took
their guests later to the theater.
Mrs. Charles Whiteside Rae gave
luncheon yesterday in compliment to Mrs
Taft
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

Miss Helen Chapman has left Wash
tngton for Detroit, Mich, where she will
visit friends for an indefinite time.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

Clifton V. Hilleyer and family. of this
city. left for Fernandina. Florida, yester-
cay to spend the winter there with Mrs.
EIilleyer's parents.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-11

apartment at the Willard for the remain
der OF the season.
The National Shakespeare Society of
America will give a reception to Mr..
Robert Msntell, the eminent English
actor, and Mrs. Mantell on Friday
afternoon from 3 to o'clock. The
function will be held at the Colonial
School, Eighteenth and O streets,
through the courtesy of Miss Charlotte
c. Everett, the president of the school.
Those in the receiving line will be
Miss Everett, Mrs. Eleanora Newton
Buckler. Mrs. Samuel Burleigh Milton.
Mrs. Thomas P. Gore, wife of Senator
Gore; Mrs. A. ]. Gronna, wife of sena-
tor Gronna; Mrs. William H Reck
Mrs. Thomas Sterling. wife of Senator
Sterling. and Mrs. Joseph J. Russell.
wife of Representative Russell, of
Missouri Mrs. Milton will sing.
Mrs. George P. Mclean will not be
at home today. but will receive the
following Thursdays In January,
A delightful dance was given by Miss
Grace Clark last Thursday evening at
the home of her parents at 1927 Shepherd
street The decorations were of roses
and ferns and refreshments were served
Those present were Misses NJ. Alvery,
Grace Oliver, Marcia Bassett, Mary
9seI. Blanche Green. Iiniaa Umphriss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
CENTRAL POWERS
HAVE ENOUGH FOOD
Pcnfeld Reports Germany and Aus
tria Are I'm No Danger of
Starvation

Washington. May 25.-Both Ger
many and Austria have enough food
for their needs. the state department
was advised today,
Frederick {, Penfeld. former am
bassador at Vienna. brought news OF
the situation in Austria. From Switz-
erland. whore Americans have arrived
recentlv from Germany. the state de-
partment obtained Information of con-
ditions within the German borders.
The country will be able to hold
out until the next harvest brings re-
lief"
This was the official definition Of
conditions in Germany today. 1t was
stated that the food situation has Inn
proved immensely since spring vege-
tables became available.
Meanwhile Germany is bringing
every pressure to bear upon Russia to
force a separate peace. War propa-
ganda includes not only the interna-
tional Socialist conference at Stock
holm. but widespread effort to mimi
miZe Americas financial assistance to
Russia. according TO the official belief
here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
WHOLE FABRIC Of
LAW WAS ASSA|ltO
Judge Gary Describes Impelling Rea-
son of Americas Going To War.
Other Nations To Follow.

New York. May 25.---Judge K. II.
Gary. chairman Of the United States
Steel corporation. this afternoon said
that the United states was fighting
to firmly establish basis whereby
every International quation in dis
pute must be determined in accord
-ance with the principles of justice. Mr..
of the American Iron and Steel insti-
tute, Of which he is president az the
Waldorf Astoria. and en- ohasized that
this country has undertaken colossal
task requiring the cooperation Of all
He outlined the fundamental causes
impelled the United States 10 enter
the world conflict, and cited the ideals
which. assaulted time and again by
Germany. necessiated the assistance
Of this country TO maintain.
Although the United States suffer-
ed intensely from the outrages perpe-
trated upon innocent victims" he
said. this nation RETAINED from in
reference or criticism. not from lack
Of sympathy. but rather on legal
ground until the entire fabric OF in
ternational law was swept aside and
an Intentional attack compelled her
entry.
The president was compelled 10
conclude that the honor and integrity
of our country could no longer be
maintained unless the gage OF battle
was accepted. In this decision he was
supported by the entire country. His
clear, powerful, convincing and eio-
quent statement of the case and i'm
parchment OF the enemy will stand
out in history as one of the greatest
official declarations and also as fully
justified by the existing facts and cir
cumstances."
warning was sounded by Mr.
Gary when he said the resources OF
Germany, her creative ability and
military strength should not be under
rated. He then predicted that other
strong nations. now neutral in atti-
tade soon would take their place along
side the United States for the reason
that I'VE are right and the enemy is
wrong He placed great confidence
In adhesion from South and Central
American countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
MAKING STRONG EFFORT
To SETTLE STRIKE

Conditions in the counties OF
Matthews and Gloucester and other
sections served by the steamers of the
old Dominion and Virginia Navigation
companies are horrible" declared
Chairman Christopher b. Garnet, Of
the state corporation commission, yes
terday in discussing the serious loss of
money and produce which has result
ed TO the farmers who depended on
such stea mers 70 market their crops
Thousands OF dollars worth OF food
SUITS have persisted and the major
ity Of II is OF the character. which II
not gotten TO the markets at once.
means financial disaster TO the farmer,
For some time now the engineers
OF the steamers Of the Virginia Navi-
CATION company have been on a strike
for increased wages. This has stopped
ever ship operating up the Chesa-
peake bay from Norfolk, and 10 Rich
mond Along the wharfs of the
counties served by the steamers Is
persisted produce which was gathered
for the vessels which did not come to
take Il 10 Norfolk, the whole repre-
senting severe loss TO the citizens Of
the counties While this has already
cen great, unless service n restored
very promptly, the loss which will be
sustained by the farmers VIII be
ruinous.
Every effort to bring the company
and the employees to terms will be
exerted by Chairman Garnet. Through
his representations. the company has
been approached IVY the chamber Of
commerce of Norfolk and other cities
the state council OF defense. and
other bodies, asking that the differ
ences he settled at once. AT this time
when the country is making every ef-
fort 10 conserve food. due to the mat
ter Of few dollars. immense qtlanti-
ties of foodsturs are going 10 waste.
Mr.. Garnet stated that he was max
ing one supreme effort to have the
service restored in the next twenty
four hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
PRESS ASSOCIATION
TO HAVE No MEETING
President and Secretary Recommend
That Summer Convention BE
Called on.

Deeming 1t advisable to wait until
the country Is in more settled con-
-aitlo.l- President E-G Moseley and
Secretary James l. Hart. of the Vir-
ginia Press association. following a
conference yesterd;.y with number
of newspaper men here. decided to
recommend to the executive commit
tee that the annual meeting, which
was to have been held In July at
Roanoke, be postponed. The execu-
tive committee will be asked to name
n date in the winter. at which time
tie business matters concerning the
association will be taken up and dis
posed of.
1t was pointed out that on request
of government officials the conventions
of the state and national postmasters
organizations have already been post
poned The summer meeting of the
press association is always one of
pleasure, and it is believed that this
should be eliminated and the more
serious things now before the govern
ment should be given consideration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
SWEEPS RUSSIA:
SLANS LOSING GROUND

Petrograd. May 25.-Anarchy is
sweeping many parts of Russia. Thou
sands of peasants have launched .ex-
petitions OF piracy. Whole villages
in Southern and Central Russia have
been sacked.
While this grave situation was for
the first time officially recognized and
permission was given to the foreign
10 transmit The alarm
ing news pouring into the capital from
all directions, dispatch from Hell
singfors, Finland. quoted War Min
lister Kerenski as saying: There is
danger not only OF losing Armenia, bur
possibly part of the Caucasus"
For weeks the situation in the Cau-
casus has been viewed with alarm.
Since Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaie-
witch, the former cars uncle, has
been relegated to the reactionary
scrap heap, the Russians have suf-
fered some serious reverses on the
theater where he was the commander
n-chief. The kurds, encouraged by
news OF Russian dissolution, have or
ganized an army and are cooperating
with the Turks by continuously ham,
pering the Russians from the rear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
VETS FRIGHTENED.
Realize that Ohio Drys Are Planning
TO Capture State this Fall.

VETS of OHIO are deeply concerned
over preparations made by drys to
capture the state this fall. This con-
Germ Is felt in Columbus and central
Ohio especially. In previous cleo
tons drys have made gains in Frank-#
lin county. and it would not be a sur
prise il they took the capital county
in November by substantial. though
small, majority.
The full meaning OF the recent
gathering of 1 90 men OF affairs to dis
cuss the county campaign has aroused
the Columbus vets. They see dam
ger ahead. While in Columbus Rob-
ert w Brown. representing the orr
ganization bureau of the United States
Brewers association, warned the
liquor men not to beiittle the strength
Of the Anti-Saloon league and its
allies.
You must heed admonitions OF q.
gathering OF men such as ] am told
the Chittenden hotel meeting was.
said Brown. Business men, employs
ers of labor. are taking a stronger
grip on the liquor situation than ever
before In this country, and the people
I represent realize there is big night
on in Ohio"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
GOVERNMENT CHARGES
TEXAN WITH TREASON
Accused OF Having Attempted to Frus-
srate Enforcement of seIectfve
Draft Act.

Dallas, Tex. May 25.-A second ir-
dictment charging treason. Will lie
asked by the government against G
T. Bryant. alleged Head OF a stste,r de
conspiracy 10 Illustrate enforcement OF
the selective draft act, government au-
thorities announced tonight, If the
Indictment is returned the governme n
VIII ask the death penalty.
ErYant. who is said to have or-an-
lied the Farmers and Latorers' Pro-
tective association was brought here
tonight and lodged In Jail.
He is under Indictment FOR seditious
conspiracA.-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
LENIENT WITH ARMY
DESE2TERS WHO RETURN

Boston. Mass. May 26.-Soidiers
who deserted prior TO the declaration
Of war have surrendered in large
numbers to the military authorities.
1t was said at the headquarters of the
department of the Northwest today.
Major General Clarence r. Edwards
announced that in such cases men
would be shown every leniency. and
~ no civil crime was involved in the
desertion, they would be tried by a
court without power to adjudge dis
honorable discharge.
The local commanders who con-
vene such courts will be advised to
extend clemency in every case where
the soldier has shown by his conduct
a sincere desire to make amends FOR
the past" he said.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-26
Will Someone
Give This Old
Man a Horse

From back in the fields of King and
Queen county there yesterday found
It's way into the office of Governor
Stuart letter from an old negro man,
asking that the executive give him a
horse in order that he might farm.
The letter states that the writer will
pray for the governor that "he may
be made a great man in ruling the
nation" The letter was referred by
the governor to the state council Of
defense, and Is neing made public for
the benefit of anyone who wishes to
help the negro. The letter is as fol-
lows:
Governor Steward,
Dear Sir write to ask you
please your honor. ! am a poor man
and please give me and old horse
to farm with this year. ] want to do
some little farming is much as ! can
IL you would please sir give me a
horse to work with. | have had lot
OF trouble. and had a cateract on my
eye. and | lost my horse and am old
now and not able to buy one. ! was
u slave belonging to Cornelius Carl
ton. viii you please sir, Governor.
please sir give me morse. VIII
pray for you that the Lord may make
YOU great man in ruling the nation.
May the Lord bless YOU and may you
prosper in all your undertaking. I am
citizen and you can ask Lawyer
Digs who | am. Please answer this
letter whatever the answer may be
This is from
"HENRY LEWIS.
"Shackleford =. O..
King & Queen Co. Va"
Governor Stuart answered the let
ter. advising the man that he would
do wtat he could 10 assist him.