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The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
MIR. BurIeson's Powers.

The Postmaster General promises to
enforce with discretion, and with
even-handed Justice. the wide powers
that are entrusted to him in the
th-The-Enemy-Act the
power to exclude seditious and trea-
sonable publications from the mails.
There Is no reason in the world why
sedition from the editorial pen should
be given gentIer treatment than
sedition on the soap-box or the lec-
ture platform. II there is any news
paper in the country that has con-
sistently advocated a drastic policy
towards journals that conceal the
poison Of foreign intrigue and dis
sension in their columns. 1t is The
Washington Herald. 1t heartily APP
proves Senator Kings amendment, in
corporated in the act. which compels
the foreign-language press to print a
translation in English of all of its
editorial opinions relating to the war
It believes that rigid watch should
be kept on the forces Of alienism that
work through the press and will con-
tinue to work through the press until
a dose of Prussianism Is melted out
to them
Nevertheless. IT urges the Post
master General to be slow to wrath,
70 oarry discratfop IN tho nth daoraa
not to let his natural and habitual
partisanship run away with him, and
never to confuse legitimate criticism
OF the administration and its policies
with sedition. Otherwise disaster will
overtake him. II he should commit
single act of oppression or
automatically infringe upon the Con-
sututional right of a free press as
well as free speech. he will open a
veritable Pandora's box of evils which
will react on the President and on
the nation.
The Washington Herald has neither
patience nor tolerance with those
newspapers which give painfully cold
support to the war. and are doing
their best, by direct methods. to
undermine the President. Neverthe-
less, it believes that the suppression
or persecution of these journals would
be the worst conceivable policy. 1t
not merely would give them chance
to pose as martyrs, but it would al
low thousands upon thousands of
honest citizens TO be led into antagon-
ism to what they conceive to be gov
ernmental despotism. Only news
papers that are actually seditious
should feel the weight of the Post
master Generals displeasure He
should not be misled by the cry of
"Copperheadism'' against papers
which are rejecting a distinctly diff
ferent view Of the war and its con-
duct than that which prevails in
Washington.
We do not believe, however. that
Mr.. Burleson will be led into any
pitfalls. He is too wise a politician
for that.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

the number the Secretary of War cx-
poets to have under arms at the end
of the present fiscal year, it will re-
quire s2i,00O.000 for this purpose. In
estimating for the masks it was neces-
sary TO provide an additional 10 per
cent for a reserve. The men will be
practiced in using gas masks, although
they may not be required to wear
them all the time, and each must be
provided with two. The surgeon gem
erals office is already getting de-
mands for gas masks in this country
in order that soldiers may be taught
how to use them. They have to be
trained to put gas masks in place in
six seconds and then go into lethal
chambers with the masks on. There
seems to be a great deal of drill re-
quired in order that this may be done
properly in the time allotted.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
LITTLE WIFEY'S GUESS

Reference at a recent social affair
was made to domestic trials and tribu-
latons, when Representative William
Il. Cox, of Indiana, smilinglv said he
was reminded of little incident along
that line.
Recently a husband and wife had
l title misunderstanding, and, wish
ing to patch up the difference, the
husband stopped on his way home
from the office that night and bought
i box of candy.
My dear" said the old man, rs he
drew the box from his pocket OF en-
terinS the house and meeting a some
what chilly glare, aren't you just a
little bit curious to know what is in
the box?'
Il am mott" was the positive rejoin-
der of little WHEY. who was doing her
best to look disinterested.
We'll, then" coaxingly returned the
old man. ''let me tell you that It is
something for the one l love best in
all the world"
'Oh, is that so?'' cruelty jabbcd lit
tie wiley. Then l SUPPOSE you have
been buying yourself another box of
cigars?"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
A MIGHTY GOOD HUSBAND

The conversation in the lobby OF
WASHINGTON hotel the other night turn
ed to the subject of good husbands,
when this story was fittinsly related
by Representative Willis C. Hawley,
of Oregon.
Some time since a Colored girl left
the place where she was employed 10
get married. Two months later her
former mistress met her on the street.
having an interest in the girls well
fare. she paused to talk to her.
well, Eliza" said she, how are
YOU getting along in your new home?
berry well. ma'am; berry well. IN
deed" was the smiling rejoinder OF the
happy Eliza.
And your husband, Eliza, continued
the former mistress, Il suppose that
ne is a good provider?'
"Oh, YES. ma'am," was the hasty as
spranre of Eliza. "Only las week ne
GOT me six new washes to do
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
MAY BE OVERCOME

II you have Catarrh Deafiess or
head noises go to your druggist and
get ounce of Parmint double
strength, and add to it 4 pint Of hot
water and ounces of granulated
sugar. Take tablespoonful four
times a day.
This will often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises.
Clogged nostrils should open, breath
ing become easy and the mucous stop
dropping into the throat. II is easy
TO prepare. costs little and is pleasant
to take. Any one who has Catarrhal
Deafness or head noises should give
this prescription a trial-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
BEAUTY.

1t isn't the form of your features
Entirely that makes you beaut:
II isn't a face like a preachers.
A somberness. sadness of snout'
That makes man seem to his
fellows
The kind of a fellow worth
while
The thing that countenance mel
lows
Is a smile.
We can't have the face and the
figure
OF Venus. Apollo and such;
But even the handsomest jigGer
He isn't the handsomer much
Than the guy with a grin that is
pleasant,
A face with a freedom from guile,
Who looks on the past and the
present
With a smile.
We can't be a Venus. Apollo.
But I'll tell you what we can do;
We can beat both these parties all
hollow,
Tho 1 am as homely as you.
We cannot be really as comely-
At that they may beat us a mile
But no mortal ever looks homely
With a smile.
I'd rather see you with grin on
Than Venus herself with a frown;
Good morning," Id rather begin on
Than her with her mouth-corners
down.
Apollo with beauty may dazzle,
But, wien he is troubled with
bile.
Then 1 have him beat to a lrazzle,
II I smile,
DOUGLAS MALLOCH.
Gin the American Lumberman)
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
Conferees Deadlocked
On Revenue Measure

The conferees upon the war
revenue bill were said to be at a
deadlock last night over the matter
Of war excess profits. II was even
rumored that two OF the conferees
advised sending the 1850. 10000 bill
back to the two Houses of Congress
and reporting a disagreement. and
also the recommendation that thu
whole thing be continued until the
December session. However. others
of the conferees were more hopeful Of
an ultimate solution. One conferee.
Fordney. of Michigan, indicated that
he thought an agreement would be
reached within a few DAYS.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
Friends School Reopens
With Record Enrolment

With, one of the largest enrollments
in the history of the school, Sidwell's
Friends School at 1SO9-1S17 1 street
northwest. opened its doors yesterday
on its thirty-fifth school year.
Additions in the faculty include Mrs.
Fannie Thmopson Moore, and Miss
Fay Armistead Hull, both of the Will
son Normal School and Columbia Uni
vcrsity. w. w. Arbuckle. of Hamp-
ton-Sidney College, will be director of
athletics.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
Tots Play with Fire;
Home Nearly Destroyed

The old time creed that is instilled
into practically every child that he
should not play with matches was
vindicatcd yesterday. when fire. or
iginating in this way, threatened
the home of John Day at 627 Nor
ton street northwest.
The tots were at the time sit
ting on the bed striking matches.
The mattress caught on fire. The
children ran. Local engines soon
put out the blaze and damage was
declared to amount to only ten dol
lars.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
More Craig Kennedy Successes.

THE War Terror" another book OF
Craig Kennedy detective stories. by
Arthur b. Reeve. is just brought out
in new edition by Harper &c Broth
ers. First of the stories in this vol
ume is "War Terror" Craig Kennedy
found himself suddenly involved in
the Vaccinations of a group of people
who planned to end war by war. The
other tales tell of a plot to become pos
sessed of an ancient treasure. Of
blackmail Of drug gang. of a pro
fessional fence" and of conspiracies
and many murders
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
ANNOUNCE ART EXHIBIT.

Announcement OF special ex-
hibition of paintings by Mr.. Frank
3. A. Linton, in the special exhibit
tion room of the Corcoran Art CAL
lery. from Wednesday, September
&c. until Friday. October IL. in
elusive. was made by trustees OF
Corcoran Art Gallery.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
COLLAPSE KILLS CLERGYMAN,

Stamford, Conn.,, Sept. 25.-Tht
Rev. Charles Ryder at one time
corresponding secretary of tho
American Missionary Society of tho
Congregational Church, died at his
home here today. following ner-
vous collapse. He was 60 years old,
a graduate of Oberlin College and
a trustee of that institution and
of Fisk University.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

The Boston Transcript remarks that
blowing up the aqueduct in Washing
ton is not very serious as most of
the cellars in town have a large store
Of liquid goods under cover.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

Another big lump OF money to be
spent in Washington. The Secretary
Of the Treasury announces that the
increased work of the Internal Reeve
nue. Department will require the serv-
ices Of about 752 additional clerks in
WASHINGTON.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

Admiral Sims requests the news
papers not to print anything as COM
ing from him unless it is vouChed for
by either the Navy Department or
himself. Better send the same re-
quest to the Committee on Public
Information.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

The beauty of most State Depart
men: disclosures is that they make
two-day news. The original story
and the subsequent denials.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

We can think Of no better use for
a dollar than to buy a book for the
Sammies in France. And the same
thing applies to as many dollars as
you can spare.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR.
By John Kendrlck Bangs.
MATTRESS FLAG.

Fleecy clouds all milky white.
Trees bedecked in glowing red.
Stars ashining golden bright
In the dark blue overhead
Nature filings her banners high
Thrilled with beauty through and
through.
Colors rich to fill the eye
RED. and WHITE, and STARRY
BLUE,
tC0rvrfrht 1917
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
BAND CONCERT PROGRAMS

Concert by the United States Marine
Band. at the United States Capitol, at %
p m. William II. Santclmann, leader.
PROGRAM.
March, Under Freedoms Flag.
............................ ....... .Nowowleskl
Overture, 'Tsnnhauser" ............... Wagner
Scenes Espagnolo. "Sevillana" ......... Elgar
Sextet from Lucia ................ .Donizetti
Musicians A. Witcomb, J. Miller, r.
Clark. II. Erismann. 2. Hazes, and L. Nc
intire
Two movements from Symphony New
Verdi NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .DYoTak
(a) Largo. tbl Scherzo
Two patriotic march songs.
tai "SoTs of Liberty" Gay
% "Spirit Of Liberty" ...........T Townsend
Suite "Americana" ....................Th urban
(a) March, THE Tigers Tail" (bl Sere-
made. when Malindy Sings" (c) Sketch,
The Watermelon Fete.''
The Star Spangled Banner"
Concert by the United States Soldiers
Home Band. John S. NJ. Zimmerman. di-
rector, at the handstand this afternoon, be
ginning at O'Clock.
My Country. 'Tis of Thee
March, Children of the Regiment" .Fucik
Overture, ''1sl2" ..................T schaikOwSky
Caprice, ''Nilitaire ................. .Rollinson
Fantasia, "Songs Of Scotland" .Iampe
Fox trot, You're Great Big Lonesome
Baby .........-................. .1lefney
Waltz suite, La Soiree" ........ waldteufel
Intermezzo, "a Little Story" Zimmerman
Finale, You'll Be There. Ball
The Star spangied Banner"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

From all accounts Philadelphia poll
ticians have been playing the game
according to the latest German war
methods.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

LaFoIiette wants to serve his coun-
try 3 or 80 years longer. Why the
"longer."
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
80. 3. Jnoses 3 Sons
+ an6 lltb SIS.

We wish to thank our many new
and old friends and customers for their
generous response to this September
Furniture Sale. Their cooperation has
made this sale the largest and most sue
cessful we have ever held. Notwith-
standing the increased cost of merchan-
disc we have sold more than twice the
amount of furniture sold during the en-
tire month of September last year. 1t is
most important to note that this sale abb
solutely closes on Saturday, September
the goth.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

Presidents Plea Ends Strike"
says a headline. An increase in wages
was the ace in the hole, however.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

One very good reason why we must
stick to Kerensky. is the fact that
his side has that 100000 We lent
10 Russia.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

Wonder why the Committee on Pub
lie Information haven't signed Ryley
Grannon and Albert W. Fox?
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

There is a market In Paris, France,
for soap machinery, equipment for
treating oil. wool dust and other ma
terialS
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

Even half way critical glance at the advertisements
in The Washington HERALD tells a plain story Of the
fact that and more merchants fast realizing
the resultproducng power of the home-delvered crcu
laton of The HERALD and are prohtns thereby.
PROVED RESULTS ALWAYS STAND NDlS-
PUTABLE.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
What They Say at The Washington Herald
More Proof of More Results
Here is the first prize letter, win
ming $500 in last weeks Shopping
Contest.

Alexandria. Va, Sept. 20 1917.
shopping Editor. Washington Herald
Dear Sir: Have been intending to
buy gas iron for some time. 80
the other day when / was going to
keith's i looked over the advertise
ments in the morning Herald. and
found just what l wanted. So / went
over on an earlier train, and bought
$2.25 iron for Sl.59. a clear saving
of to cents. The iron is fully guar
anteed and will be taken back II not
entirely satisfactory.
So. thanks TO the morning Heralds
advertisement. 1 killed two birds
with one stone" and saved enough
on the killing to pay for my trip
10 the theater.
Wishing The Herald all the success
il deserves, Very sincerely,
Miss ELLEN c. MCFARLAND,
sol n. Washington Street.
Alexandra, Va
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26
VACATION HERALDs.

WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1917.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-26

Copyright. l9l7.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE !, ,ORLD |OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

'"The American Miracle the build ing of the enormous cantonments in which hundreds of thousands of Am erican soldiers will be housed while being trained for the big smash 1n France will be shown as special add ed attraction at the Plaza the latter half of the week, under the title of "Over Here"
 tOver Here shows the work of building a cantonment from the time the first blue print was made until the soldiers walked in and took pos session of the completed structure. It shows the construction of railroad tracks, water systems, sewerage sys- tems and the scores of building in which the soldiers make their homes, the big building in which the supplies are stored, the roads, sidewalks and all the other things going to making of city for 10000 men.
 It is a big patriotic film showing just what America is doing, can do and has 0one to mass, house and train its army. It is tremendously timely and every inch of it breathes action and education.
 A most inviting program of stellar attractions including "The Sidewalk Cabaret" a big girl act with two local people, Ross and Howard numbered in the cast, Jones and Sylvester, one of Big Time's'' biggest offerings, other vaudeville turns and a Vita graph feature with orinne Griffith entitled "I Will Repay"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
ETIQUETTE

Pallbearers are selected from among the intimate friends of the de- ceased. They dress in deepest black Usually they wear frock coats, trous- CTS, vests, ties and gloves all match ing.
 DELIA-When wedding cake is giv- en to the guests to take home with them it is usually provided by the ca terer, and is packed in small white boxes, bearing the combined initials of the bride and the bridegroom. These boxes are piled in table in the hall, or in some convenient place, where each guest can take one in passing from the house. Often ser want stands near to hand one to each departing guest. The reason that it is the business of the mad of honor to see that the brides costume is per- feet, instead of the brides mother, is simple. The mother of the bride is supposed to be receiving her guests in the drawing room when the bride is putting the finishing touches to her toilet, while the maid of honor does not have to appear until the bride does.
 MRS. X-You should encourage your maid in the habit of addressing you in the third person, instead of dis couraging her. It is better for her to say, What will madam have for lun- cheon?" than to say, What will you have for luncheon?' ?''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
POLES

The seasons crowning triumph in eksaisite and captivating music, far -sc3l situation, colossal scenes, smart sar costumes and gayest girls, is now rssining it's last day at Polls thea 4ss.
 loo Many Sweethearts," book and music for which was written by Frank Orth, in reality does not fit vaudeville. It belongs to the legiti- mate class of musical comedy, but as been brought into vaudeville at the solicitation of s. 2. Pon. It has cast of 25 people and as seen here is full musical production in four scenes.
 Frank Kellum, chief comic, appears with his vaudeville partner Sid Friendly. These fun-makers are de- stined to place equal to that for years held by Montgomery & Stone. Kel1um is today 8 combination of Sam Bernard, Frank Daniels and George M Conan in one person.
 Miss Patricia ODare, charming in- genue- juvenile, with her backing of beauty choruses puts the punch into classy style and song. There are many other novel features. Fourteen song numbers are exploited through out
 Added attractions on unique pro- gram are Zelaya, whose concert reel tai on the piano adds that touch Of operatic that Bridgeport has waited for at popular prices. Fitzsimmons & Cameron offer medley of comic exploits.
 .srhe Silent Master" seven act screen production of the underworld Is the quintessence of matchless di- rection and perilous situation. Rob ert Warwick, dean of secret-service- crook actors is enabled to take his full stride. Audiences are held tremblfngly expectant until the very conclusion. Hearst-Pathe News also offers variety of subjects of na- ttonal importance and alaways follows the Boys going to France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
LYRIC

We have often read stories in our childhood days, where the hero started out. a penniless boy, and in the last chapter came to the fore with fortune that makes our muni- tion millionaires look small. Well! This is the situation when the cur tain rises on the first act of David Higgins masterpiece, His Last Dol lar" now playing to capacity at the Lyric theatre this week. Nothing ever before presented in this city can compare with the thrills and enthu- siasm that is aroused by the strenu- ous efforts of Joe Braxton, our hero, to recuterate his fortunes after they have been lost through a misplaced trust in human nature, due to a con- fldence that has bean put in trust with so-called friend.
 Braxton, who as a jockey in the days when the times were not to his liking, has accumulated 8 fortune by his riding in the game that was a 'gentlemen's'' game in the years gone by, is confronted with a situation which he must meet by donning the garh of the professional jockey in order that he not only must recuper- ate his fortune that has been dissi- pated by the so-called friend, but must win back thief ortune of the man who had befriended him. How he does this, is shown in the fourth act, when Braxton rides Kentucky Thoroughbred down the home stretch to victory. His Last Dollar" will prove to be popular with theatre goers of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
THE UKMEnE ORCHESTRA


 Ferdinando's Ukelele orchestra will furnish the music for the midweek dance at the Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue Thursday evening. This organization comes from New Haven, where 1t is deservedly popu- lar, and makes 8 speciality of using rather unusual instruments of vary ing combinations. Their music, how ever, is strictly high class, and thor oughly up to date. Another feature of the evening will be the introduction at II o'clock of the serpentine dance. This is always a fun maker and there will be some laughable combinations when the streamers begin to entangle the dancers. The Thursday evening soeials are always pleasant affairs, at- tended by a large gathering of young people, and a cohrdial invitation is extended to you to join in the fun. Ad- mission is kept at the usual moderate fIgure.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
DANCING UP TO DATE

Every dancer wishes to know the latest steps in the popular dances of the day. and new ones are being in troduoed constantly. Opportunity to do this is offered in the sessions of the classes for advanced pupils held at the Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue Wednesday and Friday evenings from g o'clock to midnight. Friday even ing is private. Instruction is given in the newest variations of the popular dances, followed by social evening. with music by Murray. Only single admission fee is needed. For those who wish to learn the waltz. one step, or fox trot, private lessons are given by appointment any afternon or even- ing at modearte terms. Call or tels- phone Noble 526 for information or appoint
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
To Ward Off Winter
 Complexion Ills

To keep the face smooth, white and beautiful all winter, there's nothing quite so good as ordinary mercolized wax. Rough, chapped or discolored skin, inevitable in this weather, is gently absorbed by the wax and re- placed by the newer, fresher skin beneath. The face exhibits no trace of the wax, the latter being applied at bedtime, and washed off mornings. Creams, powders and rouges, on the other hand, are apt to appear con- spicuous at this season, because of al- ternating expansion and contraction of the skin, due to changing tempera- tures You are advised to try this simple treatment. Get an ounce of mercolized wax at any drug store and use like cold cream. This will help any skin at once. and in week or so the complexion will look remarka- bly, youthful and healthy.
 Winds and flying dust often cause squinting and other contortions which make wrinkles You can quickly get rid of every wrinkle however produced, by using a harm less face bath made by dissolving one ounce powdered saxolite in one-half pint witch hazel.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
Pads and Fashions

Fringes for evening wraps are made of silk or slashed cloth.
 Long scarfs of wool muffle the throat of fashionable women.
 Many of the new dresses have skirts that simulate trousers.
 In many cases the fashionable dresses have one-sided collars.
 Crystal buttons are a pretty trim ming for the velvet dress.
 Very plain frocks may have collars and cuffs of brilliant stuff
 A charming frock is made of the palest of pale gray crepe de chine with girdle of deeper gray beads.
 Cheap fur-especially if dyed-is neither economical nor beautiful.