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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Argentine Considering Attitude.

Buencs Aires, April 11.-Dr. H po'
Tito Irig yen, president of the re ub.
lie, and the council of minis es he'd
a lengthy discussion on the variou
questions that have a. I en- as TIE r.
suit o. the break between the U..f-ed
States and Germany and the possijili
ty of other American countries dig
likewise.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
HI Never Went Fishing

You've heard about George Washing
ton.
The hatchet and the cherry tree,
The Man Who couldn't tell lie,
Sounds aviul good to ne.
To dc-ract from his yerac;tv
Is some; hing I'm not wishing,
But / bet IN auto 'gainst Ford,
He never went out fishing.
Frank Butler,
In the Pinehurst Outlook.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Live Stock Quotations.

CHICAGO.-HOGS-Sl W and $50
zoe higher. Mixed and bu ,
$15.50G 1G1J; go d hoavv. S1j 4 %
Is 20: rouge heavy, s15.45{t1T. 0;
bulk. s15 .0OG716n5.
CATTLE-Strong. BCevcs. SO 400
1915; cows and haife's. $3.50 o.;
stockers ord feeders, s7.40@ 10.1 !;
Tevans. $4,000 1115: calves. $9.2j@
1875
SHEEP-Strone. 1nc higher. N I've
aud western, s:0.60013.50; Inn 5,
S1190015.6O.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Too Suggestive.

First Tramp wish could get on
desc fast freiglts for q ride in II first
class coach Second Tramp Every
cloud has its s:;er lining. In de pas
senger coa'b dere Is an AK aud saw t.
remind you Of a Wood pile. fors
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
PARALYSIS Kills Cumberland Child.

Harrisburg, Pa, April IA two
year-oli child OF Albert Gayman, ne. y
Shiremaustown. Cumberland county. Is
dead Of infanti,e paralysis. It IS the
;rst case reported since last ia l.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Feminine Discussion.

tie Is rIrh
In that case ! think | shall marry
him
He is rich in philosophy"
I'm. In that case lie wont MIND
it SO much flat am going TO TURF
him down Kansas City Journal
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
U. S. crders Million Pair OF Shoes.

ChiHa 90, April lite gCyernm ant
already has contracted for more thar
100000 pairs OF army Shoes at prices
ranging from s4S5 to $50. it W i'd
at leading tanne-y. Of these, $685..
eco pairs were ordered in St. Louis
asst week.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
KjIied by Sentry.

New York April 11.-Because re
failed to ch"y the santry's order to
halt, an mi ientifed mn VS. shit and
killed. by a national guarisman WHO
was guarding the New York Central
Elevated structure.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
crushes Sisters Skull With Ak,

Easton, Pa, April 11.-Wl lie al
play Edward Mcsteller, Jr., agai
seven, swung an AK over his head
cutting a deep cash in the scalp OF
his sister, Hi}da. aged five. She is In
a critical condition in the Eas.on hos
7ital.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Chile Neutral.

Santiago, April lin reply to notes
from the United States and Cub. re-
garding the existence of state Of
war with Germany, the Chilean gov
eminent sent word that 1t w-u-d Oh
serve strict neutrality.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
kir Zero Mieeir1,

London, April lit Fvenini
News say that ! iertena1t Wiilfa.l
Leefe Robinson. the first aviator to
brine down Tenpe,in in Eag AMI. is
reported missing.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
|SS.S.1he NatjonalBlopdR Purifier /
DISORDERS IN GUATEMALA

Troubles on Mexican Border Attrib
uted 70 German Agents,
0pstemala City, Guatemala, Apc1 II.
Martial law has been declared II
Guatemala.
The action waa taken on infcrma
ton of disturbances along TIE MeXt
can and SaIyadorean frontiers SIP
posed to have been created with Ger
man assistance.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
The Weather.

warmer today and tomorrow; north
w.st winds.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11

Goodness is the only Investment tha
never fails -Thnreau
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-11
Six Hurt in ExoIoei-n,

Six Hurt in FxoIosi-n.
Trenton, n. j., Ap~'l 11-An ~xp,o.
sion, due to inlproTer mixing c1eni-
cas-, injured fourteen me7 81 he p ant
of the DeIicn Tire and r be con-
pany. Six OF the wcramcn we taken
o a hospital for treatment foc burns.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Artistic Stenciled Crash
Summer Furnishings.

Manufactured Linen Crash. with
a variety of floral and conventional
stenciled designs. The eolorinss are
done in oil, which makes them ex-
ceedinsly durable; border and all
over effects.
Pillow Covers ...... Soc and 60c
Table Runners -. .S5e and $1.00
Table Covers. Csc, $1.25 and SITS
Couch Covers .$3.75 each
Curtains .$S.25 and $3.75 pair
Chair Backs ............50c Soc each
These are ideal for summer
porches and all summer use.
fourth noor-G u.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
LEPER MISSION TO MEET.
Auxiliary and Church Societies VIII
Hold semi-AnnuaI Session.

The first semi-annual meeting of the
Washington City Auxiliary Mission to
Lepers will be held Friday at p. m. in
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church,
under the auspices of the Woman's In
terdenonnipational Missionary Union.
Representatives from churches in Alex
andria and Herndon, Va, and from
Hyattsville and Tuxedo. Nd, as well as
from churches in the District, are ex-
pected to be present Last year the Dis
trict OF Columbia sent 800 for the relief
of lepers in foreign lands; this year the
gifts Of the churches will go to build the
Bertha G. Johnson Memorial Cottage, in
Chieng Mai. Slam, ndo-China, to cost
81 0OO
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Couch Hannocks
Greatly Increase the Comforts Of
Porches and Lawns.

fofcneS ana LaWnSs
In these days of getting back to
nature and outdoors in our summer
living especially, Couch Hammocks
have a very prominent place. We
have now on exhibition in our
fOurth-Hoor displays what we be-
ieve to be the largest and most
complete display of Couch Ham
mocks of the really fine and de-
pendable kinds to be found in this
vicinity. Couch Hammocks are
inseparably linked with comfort on
the porch, and they are found ,on
many lawns as well. May be used
day or nisht-in the day for
Iounging and reading and as a set
tee; at night for sleeping purposes.
Some of our exceptional values
foIlow-they are all well-made and
complete with spring and mattress:
Khaki Canvas Couch Ham
mocks .....-.......T T.75
Khaki Canvas Couch Ham
mocks .......--....$10.O0
Gray-eolored Duck Couch
Hammocks $500
Exclusive colorinss and de-
signs In Couch Hammocks,
priced up to .....-.-... $1,000
Outdoor Sleeping Tent. to be
used with Couch Hammocks-made
Of heavy khaki duck, with open
front and ventilated back and ends:
seams fasten together with snaps so
that it may be adjusted very quick
ly and easily.
FOurth hOor-Fk
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Of tbe Loom

Is the Name of Beautiful Lace
trimmed Decorative Linens - the
lace being woven on loom instead
Of BY hand.
Filet Laee-rimmed Linens are the
most popular Of the season.
"Filet of the Loom" is the product
of machinery. while Real Filet
Laces are the product Of skilled
fingers. And in quality, beauty and
excellence that is the only differ
ence. In price there is a wonderful
difference in favor of "Filet of the
Loom"
Exquisite designs. such as Cleo
patra. Cupid. Madam Butterfly.
Blue Bird. Etc. Each pattern clear,
distinct and in the artistic effect
characteristic of Filet Laces.
"Filet of the Loom" Linens are
priced as follows:
Table Covers, 3 sizes. $3.50,
$500, and $500.
Round Centerpieces. $500.
Scarfs for buffet. chifonier or
dressing table. $2.25 to $3.75.
BedsPreads. single size. $3.50
and $500.
Bedspreads, double size. $3.50
and $500.
Bolster Covers. single size, $3.50.
Bolster Covers, double size. $500.
Second noo-EeTnA It.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Rain and Heat Make
a Need of
Lawn Mowers


These two elements of nature
produce rapid growth in lawns and
yards, and that is the time when
the grass should be cut regularly
and well. Our Lawn King High
wheel Ball-bearing Mowers are just
what you viii want. They are self
sharpening. revolving blades shear
ing against a stationary steel blade
produce an edge that will clip the
grass, smoothly and with only the eff
fort required for operating the
mower. High wheels and perfect
bearings.
$5.25, $3.50 and $500.
Lawn and Garden Hose. Lawn
Rollers. Hose Reels, Grass Shears.
Grass Catchers. Hose Founts, Noz-
zles, Etc.
Fifth hoor-EsTenth 81
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Slip Covers

We are offering as a special
inducement for our patrons to
place orders now for Slip Cow
ers, rs yards of our regular 2sc
quality Cretonnes to make COW
ers for S pieces of furniture, at
the very favorable price of
SII.5o suite
CTetonnes make the most at
tractive and artistic slip covers
of any material, cheerful and
cool in colorings and designs.
They wash we'll and last splen-
didly.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
White Porcelain
Steel Case Refrigerators
Are Sanitary, Hand
some and Durable.

The cleanliness and appealing ap-
pearanoe of White Porcelain Re-
fngerators has created a great de-
mand for them. They are practical
ly indestructble and match per-
fectfy the many white enameled
and painted kitchens that we see in
modern homes. These Refriserators
are of oak. while the white porce-
lain steel plates bound at the cor
ners and edges with nickeled solid
brass molding give the finest finish
and appearance of quality.
This Refrigerator viii not mar,
and soiling easily shows on them.
which helps you in keeping them
perfectly clean at all times; dirt
does not stick closely to porcelain.
consequently they may be cleaned
with ease.
White Seamless Porcelain Lining
fused on steel and strictly in one
piece; a form and surface that we
are pleased to place our foods on,
and that is cleaned with ease and
quickness.
The prices of this most modern of
all refriserators is $500.
Refrigerators with Wooden Case
and White Porcelain Lining. $500
and up.
Fifth hoorLF
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Colonial Glass
win Be Used More Than Ever
This Summer.

With the recalling of ideals and
customs of our forefathers' lives.
many will seek out this simple, ar
tistic and durable old Colonial
glassware for its historic ancestry
as well as its seviceability.
Full assortments for every sum-
mery requirement are now ready.
Some very unusual values are Of
fered. due to special purchase.
Fifth hou-o &
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
A Tail. a. Hot. Luseh.su.

Many specially prepared dishes are
ready for serving in our restaurant IN
addition 20 sandwiches pastries. etc.
that can be served Immediately. cui-
sine and service the best.
eirfh ho1-F q
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Window Shades

New and best grades of John
Kings Scotch Holland Shade
Cloths, always noted for making
the best sort of shades. They
wear well and are always restful
to the eye, effective in keeping
out the bright summer glares.
We make them to order. Let
Us send Our man to take meas
urements so that you may have
exactly the right sizes.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-03
Awnings

Time now to begin thinking
Of Awnings for the windows,
doors and porches. Striped and
Stenciled Awning Cloths; very
unusual new designs and colors.
You should order your awnings
now so that we may have ample
time to finish them before the
sun gets hot and disagreeable.
Phone Main $500.
Fourth aoor-G St
The Washington times., 1917-06-03
100 FAIRIES IN FROLIC
AT PARK VIEW SCHOOL
Children Repeat Entertainment
With Songs and Dances.

More than 100 children OF the Park
View School appeared as fairies in
an entertainment attended by more
than a thousand persons last night in
the auditorium Of the school at New.
ton and Warner streets. This was
the second night OF the big Fairies
Frolic." Several members OF Con
gress were present Friday and ad-
vertised the children's production so
well that eight others came last
night.
The program included a solo dance
OF The Moth and the Flame" by
Mrs. Madison L Hill. formerly of
Paris, and Miss Coda Norton, in
Greek costume gave The Shepard
Dance"
The children danced the gavotte,
gowned in old-time costumes. The
balloon dance also won much ap-
plause.
The community orchestra, directed
by Mrs Laura Fairchild Ward, fur
nished music. Mrs. Rudolph schnei-
der, pianist, and Miss ]. v. Botkin,
Training for the play was con-
Quoted by Mrs. A NJ. Hobbs and Miss
J. z. Dyer. teachers at the Park
View School The scenery was plan
ned by Miss Alice Pollock of the Park
View School and the dances were
arranged by Mrs. Madison L Hill and
Miss Cecil B. Norton. The costumes
were designed by Miss Ada Burgdorf
and Miss ]. NJ Searle.
The Washington times., 1917-06-03
TENNESSEE TO GET
PORTRAIT OF FORREST
Mrs. Andrews Is Donor Of Valu-
able Painting.

An oil painting, valued at $4,000,
the portrait OF Gen. Nathan B. For
rest, OF the Confederate army, and
the property OF Mrs. z. F. Andrews,
OF this city, will be q gift to the
State Of Tennessee.
Mrs. Andrews will be the donor of
the picture at the Arcadia, on Four
teenth street, on a day to be named,
Col Baxter Smith, the present COM
mander Of Forests cavalry, will
make a short address in receiving the
picture.
The painting is the work of the
late Prof. L. Andrews, OF the Cor
coran Art Gallery. who painted pic
lures of Dolly Madison and Martha
Washington for the White House
Prof. Andrews ranked with Americas
better portrait artists, and was OF the
Munich school
1t Is said that twelve pictures of
famous Confederate generals were
painted by this artist for the Unlver-
sity OF Virginia, but for some I'M
known reason they were never deliv-
cred.
The picture Of General Forrest por-
trays him in the cavalry uniform OF a
general, with gray gloves, holding a
pair of spy glasses in his right hand.
The background Is OF snow.
The picture, IL accepted by the
State, will hang from the walls OF the
capitol at Nashville.
The Washington times., 1917-06-03
WILSON IS NAMED
AS SOUTH LEADER
President Lauded By Helm
on Davis Birthday.
CALLS HIM MAN OF DESTINY
Undivided Support Of Entire South
land Is Pledged to Nation.

"Just as the people OF the South
answered the tocsIn sixty years ago,
so will they answer 1t at this time"
declared Congressman Heflin OF Ala.
bama, speaking at the Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Church, in honor OF
the birthday OF Jefferson Davis. at a
meeting under the auspices OF the
Washington Daughters OF the Con-
federacy last night.
Congressman Heflin paid tribute to
Southern leaders OF other days and
spoke OF another Southern man,
President Wilson. as "the rrst citi-
zen OF all the world; the foremost
leader among the nations Of the
earth. who. God helping him, will
lead us to victory and bring to q dis
tracted and war-cursed world an era
OF universal peace.
Sees Wilson, Man of Destiny.
Destiny, or fate had q large share
In the election OF President Wilson"
he said. The mysterious power or
the providence OF God that had diyid-
ed the Republican party In 1912 set
Clark aside and brought woodrow
Wilson, Gods chosen man OF the
hour. The same was true in the 1915
campaign"
Mrs. Eugenia Rollins. chairman OF
the entertainment committee, presided
and introduced the speaker. InvOca'
ton was given by the Rev. James II.
Taylor. pastor of the Central Presby-
terrain Church.
The Washington times., 1917-06-03

rank OF first lieutenant, captain;
major, and colonel of the line, ana
closed his career on the field win
the rank OF brigadier general, IN
command OF Harrison's brigade, Wa
thalrs division, Stewards corps, ARMY
Of Tennesees, at Greensboro N -
on April 20, 1865.
Soon after the war, General HarrI-
son moved to Alabama, chose the law
as q profession, and has ever slnCe
practiced in all the county, state anu
Federal courts with success. He was
also, for years. general counsel Ioi
the Western Railway OF AlaoaiA;
and division counsel for the CehtFAi
OF Georgia.
Long Public Service.
He was a delegate TO the Alabama
constitutional conventions OF 1910
and 1901: was q State senator from
1876 to 1884, and president Of the SEN
ate in the last two years of that serN-
ice, and in 1900 he was reelected u
the senate.
He was elected and served as CON
gresham from the Third district IN
the Fifty-third and kifty-fourth Con
crosses.
He was elect, and served as presl-
dent of the Alabama state Bar Ass0
citation in 1908 and 1905. =,
He is a Mason and has been grano
master of the Grand Lodge, A. Z. anu
A. NJ, OF Alabama.
He was twelve times elected major
general OF the Alabama DIVISION,
United Confederate Veterans. Al the
reunion in Macon, Ga, in 1912, he was
elected lieutenant general OF Ine
Army Of Tennessee, Department. u
c. V. And at the last reunion IN
Birmingham, Ala, in May, 1915 ne
was unanimously elected commander
in-chief Of the Confederate Veterans.
When the assault was MADE on
Fort Wagner July p, 1855 CoIonei
Harrison was speedily sent to REIN
force the garrison and arrived in
time to save the fort and put to night
the assailants.
In a contest OF several days on
Johns Island he was in complete com,
mand Of the Confederate forces, ana
here he won distinction by his cool
ness, courage, and strategic ability.
shares CoIauItt's HonOrs.
In 1854 the brigade which Harrison
commanded was sent, together with
that Of General colquitt, to turn back
the invasion Of Federal General Sey-
mour in Florida-the object OF Sey-
mour being to isolate Florida from
the rest Of the Confederacy. General
Harrison shared in the honors won
by General Colquitt in the decisive
battle OF Olustee.
On the retirement OF the Confeder-
ates before Sherman into the Caro-
linas, the task was assigned to Cen
araI Harriaon Of covering the retreat
OF Hardee.
General Harrison shared in the
closing scenes OF the drama in the
Carolinas, and had just past his
twenty-fourth birthday when his
command surrendered.
General Harrison last year retired
from all active business, and is now
living quietly with his family, in
Opelika, Ala
The Washington times., 1917-06-03

the memorial exercises at Arlington
were welcomed by A Leftwich Sin
clair and his fellow-public comfort
committeeman.
Tom Green Special
This FIRST excursion train was the
Tom Green Special from the cotton
belt, bringing veterans from Memphis,
Texarkana, Pine Bluff, and vicinity.
Closely following It, at q m, 1880
and 7:45 came specials from Augusta,
Ga, Columbia, and Newberry. South
Carolina, and New Orleans.
Up to noon seven special excursion
trains, each carrying an average OF
800 veterans and others, had arrived.
Two other important specials are
expected this afternoon and even
ing. One is the Elliott TourrSpecial
from Birmingham and Atlanta. which
is due at GAO o'clock. This train is
passing through Birmingham, Atlanta,
and Greenville, S. c. The other will
arrive at 1880, bringing crowds from
New Orleans. Hillsboro, Texas, Char
lotte, Atlanta, and New York.
Thirty-eIght Special Trains.
H. F. Cary, chairman OF the re-
uion committee on transportation, an
nounced today that thirty-eight
specials from every point in the
South were scheduled to reach WASH
ington by June o.
Nearly twenty-five OF the specials
will arrive here tomorrow. Among
these are included Governor Harris
from Atlanta, and the Henry d. Clay
ton Special from Birmingham
The first special tomorrow will ar.
rive shortly after midnight 1t Is
In three sections and will bring vet
Grams from Memphis, Wichita Falls,
Tenn.
Thereafter, through the day both
regular and special trains will arrive
1T frequent intervals.
The Washington times., 1917-06-03

sibly 5000 or 1000 veterans Will be
in the parade. Many thousand sons
and daughters of veterans. he says,
will come tomorrow and next day TO
participate.
But Of the cne-time warriors them
selves there are but few. The great
majority have gone on TO the other life;
still others are too old to come 10
Washington, and many, no doubt, are
not financially able.
you must remember" said General
Harrison TO the interviewer, OF a
younger generation, that 1t has been
q long. long time since we followed
Lee and jackson. The young men
OF that day are dying OF old age TO-
day. Our reunion inevitably must get
smaller and smaller until finally there
will be no one to answer the roll. It
Is the same with the G. A. r. II has
been nfty-two years since / surren-
dered"
Was Youngest Brigadier.
Harrison's brigade surrendered at
Greensboro, N. c. When he was ap-
pointed brigade commander. General
Harrison proudly says today. he was
the youngest man in the Confederate
army commanding a brigade. He had
not reached the age of twenty two
years. He was a colonel before he
was nineteen. He entered the Confed-
crate army as a second Lieutenant In
the Georgia Regulars, and his fght-
ing ground ranged from Virgini1 to
Florida, including the defenses Of
Charleston.
Because of his considerate treat
81
an unusual courtesy was shown Gen
fell.
zone OF the treasured memories OF
the war to me-" he said, SIS an order
issued when Savannah fell. The fami-
lies Of other Confederate officers were
ordered to leave town within forty
eight hours. They made one excep-
tion-my family. Ny father was a
prisoner, my mother and sisters had
nothing. not even anything TO eat.
by specific orders they were per
mitter to remain in their home and a
guard was placed about the house to
prevent any one from molesting them.
They were fed by the Union troops in
possession OF the town for weeks and
given every consideration. They said
this courtesy was extended because
had been kind to Federal prisoners at
Florence, where / had constructed a
stockade for them. / tried to fight
without bitterness in our war and 20
meet my foes as men just as con,
scientious In their beliefs as I was in
mine. Twenty-Five thousand Union
prisoners were detained at Florence,
and did the best could for them"
Georgia Home To Him.
General Harrison was born, reared.
and educated in Georgia. He was
graduated from the Georgia Military
Institute at Marietta, Ca, IN 1851.
with FIRST honor and the degrees of
A. B. and c. E. and was senior cap
tain OF cadets at that institution.
In 1861 he entered the Confederate
service as a second lieutenant In the
First Georgia regulars, rose to the