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The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Burroughs was appointed secretary,
treasurer. and county superintendent
Of schools. The white schools of the
county will be closed on June Is. and
the eoIored schools will finish their
present term next Tuesday. The high
schools of the county will close on
June %.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
NEWS AT ROCKVILLE
Paul Charles RamsdeII and Miss
Wade Married at cIopper,

ROCKVILLE, Nd, May 13.-In the
presence OF a large assemblage, Miss
Frances Chopper Wade, daughter OF
William II. Wade, OF Chopper, and
Paul Charles Ramsdell. OF Washing
ton, were married yesterday in ST
Roses Catholic Church, at Chopper,
the ceremony being performed by the
pastor, the Rev. George B. Harring,
ton.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

The Progress Club OF College Park
has elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. r. II. Ruffner: vice
president, Mrs. W. T. L. Taliaferro;
secretary-treasurer. Mrs. A. Il. Gahan;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. c. i.
Smith; director OF the County Fedora
tion of Women's Clubs, Mrs. Charles
o. Appleman; delegates to the fed.
Grafton, Mrs. Metzger, Mrs. Cruise, and
Mrs. Wooster.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Knew Aitcheson. Eunice Ayers came
second for the place of Miss Columbia,
followed by four other girls in the
order as here named: Rose Murphy,
Dorothy Steele. Susie Simms and
Genevieve Goods. Boys attired as
sailors and soldiers and girls as Red
Cross nurses, will occupy positions on
a decorated float which will carry
Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia in the
parade. An exhibition drill by the
high school cadets will be given on
the high school campus in the after
noon.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
NEWS AT EVANSVILLE
HyattsvilIe Women Set Aside
"cIean Up Days"

HYATTSVILLE. Nd, May 13.-The
Women's Civic Club OF Hyattsville
has announced May IS and 10 as
cleanup days" and tomorrow night
will ask the mayor and common coun-
Gil to assist in furnishing teams to
gather the trash.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Eleanor ]. Andrews. ten years old.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William An
drews. died at the home OF her brother
in-law. Wilbur Davis. 1O1 Alabama ave-
nue.. Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at Forestville, Md.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
NEWS AT LAUREL
Mothers Day Services Held at
Trinity M. {.

LAUREL, Nd, May IA meeting
OF the School Improvement Associa-
tion Of Laurel School, No. ,, will be
held Friday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

The regular meeting of the mayor
and common council will be held to-
morrow night.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Frieda ALL Hill has entered suit in
the circuit court OF this county for
an absolute divorce from Martin ].
Hill and for the custody Of the in
FAINT child, Miriam Ali.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

The county board OF education has
recognized and elected George p.
McCeney, president, and Virgil NJ.
Lawrence, vice president Eugene S.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

The Courtlands Title Company. Inc,
OF McLeans. Alexandria county, has
been granted a charter with a capital
Of $4,000. The officers are d. s.
Mackall, president. of Mclean, and
B. D. Boteler, secretary, of Wash
ington.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Harry B. Moss, OF Berwyn, has an
nounced his candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for county COM
missioner.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
Soc Table Damask
at 39c a Yard

6I-inch Yarn Mercerized Satin
Table Damask, a good, heavy,
firm woven grade that will give
EXCELLENT service and always re-
tain its luster after washing.
Choic" Of five neat patterns
Golden rG's-FirSt Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Mrs. Kate Steele OF Linconia, Alex
sndria county, died at the hospital in
this city yesterday afternoon. She
was forty years old. Her remains
will be taken to her home in Linconia
today.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Miss Mary Gray. OF Maple View ave
nue.. has been chosen as the queen" Of
the annual May procession to be held at
St Teresa's Church.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Miss Halle Isabel Shaw, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Shaw, of
Silver Spring. and Thomas F. Bran
ell, Of Buffalo. N. Y, were married
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

there yesterday afternoon by the Rev.
y. w. Duffey, pastor OF the Methodist
Church.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
S1x90 Double-bed
Bleached Sheets,
CSC Value at Acc

A purchase made months ago
enables us 10 name this low price.
They are S1X9O Double bed Size
Bleached Sheets, of serviceable
round thread sheeting cotton
perfect quality-not seconds.
Get a supply tomorrow while
you can save so much on depend
able sheets.
SIN9O Seamless Hleached sheets,
full double-bed size; heavy linen
finish quality. strictly perfect and
free from starch or dress To-
ing. Worth Sl.OO each... IOC
Crochet BedSpreHdS, double bed
size; Marseilles designs. CT %
Worth Sl.75 each....... O1sOO
Crochet BedspreadS. in hand
some raised Marseilles designs:
full double bed size. Goo
Worth S2.T5 each....... O1sOO
45x36 BIeacbed PIIIowcasrs.
large size; linen finish quality:
hand torn and ironed. To-
Worth 25c each. lSc
GOIdenberK's-FIrs Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
Boys Two-Pants Sailor
Suits, S1.69

Boys Blouse MILDLY Sailor Suits.
with two pairs OF pants; OF white
galatea, with navy blue collar,
cuffs and ties. One pair OF long
MILDLY trousers and one pair Of
straight knee pants with each
suit. Sizes , to 10 years.
GOidenbeFE's-ThI Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
Boys 81 and $3.50 Suits,
$2.79

Boys Fancy Cashmere Norfolk
Suits: light and dark patterns:
spring weight; sizes Z TO IL years.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
sec White Pique, 39c

36-inch White Pique;
heavy raised welts, in new
novelty effects: a superior
quality for suits and skirts.
GOldenberg's-ISt Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13

Garments that Mt
snugly and cannot slip
over the shoulders: low
neck and sleeveless.
with tapped neck and
arms. Sizes . to o.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
$500 and $3.50
Untrirnrned Hats

A truly wonderful assortment G
light and dark shades, in Milan
large dress shapes OF mushrooms,
cOntinentals. Every hat is new, Il
GOldenberS's-Sec Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-05-13
Worth While Savings
On Boys Clothing
Boys and Children's SOC
Hats, Csc
Boys Khaki Pants, 49c
Bows Suits, $685.

Boys Fancy Cashmere Norfolk
Suits, all with two pairs Of full
lined and tapped knickerbOcker
pants: light and dark patterns;
sizes : to IS years.
The Robesonian., 1917-12-03
PRAISE u. S. SOLDIERS
German Report Describes Ameri-
cans as Making Determined De-

German Report Describes Ameri-
cans as Making Determined De-
fense.
A Berlin dispatch states that a re-
port received from the Western front
describing the American troops in ac-
tion says:
"Independent American units have
been thrown in the trench line. The
felt hat has given way to the Eng
lish-fashioned steel helmet, and the
become familiar sounds to American
ears.
"For the first time since they have
been participating as Independent con-
tingents theAmericans have tasted the
real hand scuffle. But this time the
shells did not merely fly over their
heads, but into the very trenches they
had selected and presently, with an in
fernal noise, these things which the
young soldiers believed to be firm
protection began to quake and burst
"And hard on the heels of this, a
firm attack by our onrushing Bava-
rian reserves forced the way into the
American trenches and musket shots
and bursting hand grenades relieved
the artillery fire.
"Our new opponents made most
determined defense and desperate
hand to hand fighting set in. Butts
of guns, fist and hand grenades were
freely brought into play, and many
men fell to the ground before thu
rest gave up resistance and surrend
cred. After a bare hour the German
stornling troops were back in thell
trenches with booty and prisoners.
"There they stood before US thes'
young men from the land of liberty
They were sturdy and sportsmanlik
in build. Good natured smiles radlat
ed from their blue eyes and they wer
quite surprised that we did not pro
pose to shoot them down as they ha
been led in the French training cam
to believe we would do. They kno7
no reply to our query why does tn
United States carry on war agalns
GerrAany.' The sinking Of America
ships by U-kpats which was the fay
orite pretex sounds q trifls stA'
| One prisoner expressed the opinio
that we Had treated Belgium rathe
badly. Another suggested that it wa
| Lafayette who brought Amerlc
French aid in the war of indepenc
ence, and because of this the Unite
! States would now stand by France
The Robesonian., 1917-12-03

terprise Of the world can continue if
the Pan-German plan is achieved and
German power fastened upon the
world is as fatuous as the dreamers
in Russia. What I am opposed to is
not the feeling of the pacifists but
their stupidity. -
eff we are true friends of freedom
Of our own or anybody else's we will
see that the power of this country and
The Robesonian., 1917-12-03
NATIONS CROP VALUES
American Farmers Produced This
Year $4,000, 100000 Worth of
Farm Products More Than
Combined Value of Any Two
Previous Years.

A Washington dispatch tells Of new
high values reached by American farm
products this year.
Responding faithfully to President
Wilson's appeal and the needs Of a
war-torn world, American farmers
produced a gross total of S21, 900, ,OOO,-
900 worth Of farm products, equalling
in value the nations total expenditure
in one year of war.
That great total, being the value of
all crops, animals and animal products
was $6,5OO,OOO, greater than last
years and more than the combined
value of any two previous years.
There were record crops of corn, oats,
| rye. white and sweet potatoes, tobac-
co and beans.
The principal farm crops will reach
more than S12,00O,000, in value,
minor crops $4,000, 100000 and ami
mails and animal products, including
butter, cheese and eggs, about $6,5OO,-
100000. This years values are based
on preliminary production estimates
and prices paid to producers Novem-
Der 1 as reported by the department
of agriculture. An official estimate
of the principal farm crop values will
De maze Dy Cn0 UuIedu VI CIOP SSIi-
mates on December II.
Corn, the country's greatest crop,
accounts for about one-third of the
increased total farm products value OF
this year. It is estimated at about
s4,659, 100000, compared with $780,
100000 last year.
| Next in point of value comes cotton
with a crop valued at about $780,
100000, accounting for more than one
tenth Of the years total value IN
crease. Of that amount, 81 ,645 ,OOO,-
900 is estimated for lint and $780,
100000 for seed. Cotton lint last
year was valued at S1,080,000, and
| seed at s278,OOO,000, while the five
year average value was: Lint, S715,-
0OO 900; seed, $128,0O0,0O0. Produc-
ton this year is about 100000 bales
: larger than last year, and 2,84O,OOO
bales smaller than the 1904 live
. year average.
Hay is the next most valuable crop
, with total of $3.50, 100000, COM
pared with $1,162 100000 last year
: year.
: Wheat, the fourth crop in point Of
E value, is worth more than a billion
: dollars for the second time in Ameri
/ can farming history It's value is es
} timated at 81 ,32O, 100000, compared
' with s1,O25 5,675, 1000 last year.
e Tobacco, record crop is valued a
t 1924 100000, compared with $169, 900,
n 900 last year, and S1O3 ,O6l ,0Q0, tn!
: 1s10-14 average.
The Robesonian., 1917-12-03
The Mav to Peace

ssA4ay body of free men that com
pounds with the present German gov
ernment is compounding for its own
destruction. Any man IN
America or anywhere else that sup
poses that the free industry and en-
The Robesonian., 1917-12-03

the productivity of this country are
raised to their absolute maximum and
that absolutely nobody is allowed to
stand in the way of it.
Our duty is to stand together night
and day until the work is finished n
From President Wilson's address to
the American Federation of Labor.
The Robesonian., 1917-12-03

PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
TROOPS
To Be DELAYED
May Remain in U. S. Six
Months More; Prime Need
Abroad Is Supplies.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 1O.-Th-
possibility that the first. increment Of
the national army viii not be sent TO
France for at least six months loomed
large today when It became known
that the allies demands for food, coal
and iron are so stong as to forecast
use Of available ocean tonnage for
their transportation instead Of for
troops
Present Indications are the food ad-
minlstration believes tnat the food
situation. particularly in England.
France and Italy, viii force the
United States to send food instead OF
soldiers.
DR.. Alonzo Taylor. the food admin
iustration's representative on the
American mission. has been in
structed to gather Information on the
allies foods needs at the earliest pos
sible time and forward il here so the
war and navy departments and the
shipping board may make arrange
ments in advance.
Plans for the second draft would be
affected by the pOstponement Of the
removal Of the first increment from
camps, but since the camps capacity
is much greater than their present as
siguments f. would not be necessary
to delay the draft until the camps
are actually emptied-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
WIN Suggest Getting Interest.

with the allies are eligible TO mem
letters of invitation to anyone who
may be inclined TO join US"
Allies Voluntarily nited.
Rev Fuller Swift rector OF St
Clements Episcopal church. made q
very interesting talk on the entente
and the central powers and their
tactics in the war The speaker said
the difference IN the unity Of the two
forces was one Of a union Of forces
within among the entente compelled
by q common interest Of all parties.
while with the IeurOns IL was union
rom without. forced by comuulsion,
iistasteful and not conducted for mu-
tual benefit
I'VE live IN the most glorious age.
from many standpOiDts, ever seen by
man." the speaker said ut is my be-
lief that developments in the near fu-
ture Will solve many of the problems
STRUGGLED with since the beginning
Of the war by political economists
and statesmen
A toast was proposed by Rev Mr.
Swift TO king George. Of England
Toast the Brave French.
John ". ROmaguv. French consular
agent. pictured the struggles and diff
ficulties of the allies i'm the past and
Of the glorious victories that have
been achieved. At the conclusion Of
his remarks a toast was proposed by
Mr.. EOWhnds to The hravest OF the
brave. the French nation"
Walter A. Williams gave two pa
triOtic readings that caused applause.
He auctioued off four boxes Of crack
ers and a box Of sugar, which brought
SIS for the fund.
The meeting was concluded with
tOasts TO the colonies Of Great Britain
the United States being mentioned IS
the first and greatest Of them all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
says Pay shouId BE Higher.
G. ALDAY, SHOT AT WHITE
HOME IN VALLEY, DIES

G. Alday. S611 Findley street, who
IN Friday morning was taken to thf
county hospital suffering from a bull
let wound in the abdomen, inflicted
early that morning at the home Of F.
3. White. near Aubrey station, in the
FL Paso valley died Friday night at
Q o'clock The body vas removed TO
the Raster morgue.
Mr.. White informed sheriff Seth B.
Orndorff Friday afternoon that he
was ready TO submit 10 any action the
county authorities might take in the
matter. Nothing had been done up
TO Saturday afternoon and II was said
that whatever action would be taken
would be merely formal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
STANSEL SAYS TYRONE IS
LIVELY PLACE FOR BUSINESS

Former captain OF detectives. Jesse
C. Stausel in FL PasO on a visit from
Tyrone. y. NJ, now connected with the
Phelps company there. says
that Tyrone is experiencing healthy
business conditions and that all mines
are working full time
Mr. Stansel expects TO spend several
days here. His son. Jesse Stansel. jr4
is serving in the navy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
FIRE FIGHTERS
FORMING UNION
Keep Plans Secret; May
Appear Before Council
Soon for Recognition.

Members OF the fire department OF
the city Of Fl Paso are said to be or
ganizing a union and to be preparing
to request mayor Charles Davis and
the city council to extend Official re-
cognition to the new organization
While assistant chief John T. Sulli-
van said Friday that he had been
asked to enter the organization. and
while no direct confirmation OF the
report could be obtained otherwise.
one fireman. who didn't know he was
talking TO a reporter. said he heard
there was an organization, but could
give no details as TO officers, policy
or the like
says Pay should Be Higher.
Another member Of the department
admitted hearing about IL and spoke
as II he had been studying the ques-
tion, on the fact that last year there
were only 1900 fireuen's unions In
the United States. while today there
are about SO0e. all affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor. He
also expressed his individual opinion
that firemen's salaries should be
higher.
The minimum entrance salary OF FL
PasO firemen. now under civil ser
vice. IS now SIS.
Whatever plans the firemen are
making viii be kept secret, 1t was re-
ported, until some time next week,
when a formal request for recoEni-
tion OF the union viii be made before
the mayor and council
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
ENGINEER OFFICER IS MADE
ASST. SECRETARY OF WAR

Washington. D. C.. Nov. IO.-An-
nouncement was made today Of the
Of Cleveland. Ohio, as assistant secre-
tary Of war, succeeding William In
graham, who was appointed surveyor
of the port Of Portland, Maine Mai
CrOweu has been in charge OF the
canal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10

Fire broke out at 11:3O o'clock Fri
day night at Seventh and Santa Fe
streets. a cooks tent at the provost
camp containing clothing and bedding
of soldiers being burned. The cause
of the blaze is supposed to have been
a lighted candle which is said 10 have
fallen from its socket among some
papers during the absence of the
soldiers. The call was answered by
firemen from the Central station.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
.S0C0RRO PLANS
F0RREBUILDING
Burned Portion of Plant
at Mogollon to Be Re
stored at Once.

8Iogollon. NM, Nov. I0.-The So
zorro Mining and Milling Co., which
recently lost the upper portion Of its
plant by fire. is pushing plans for
immediate rebuilding. The shaft col
lar is being retimbered and building
material viii soon be arriving. The
filters, refinery, agitators and pumps
were uninjured. and the regular clean
up has been made. October was to
have been the largest production the
company has had, and the recent
splendid ore opened in the lower
levels makes the delay doubly unfor-
tunate.
All mines are crowding IN their
winter freight and both teams and
trucks are working to capacity.
The tonnage for October on the Pa
c.f-c mine amounted TO $50 tons.
The MoEollOn Mines Co. Is now
handling custom ores and greatly re-
lievinE the contested milling situa-
ton Of the district. During the week
fIom the Maud $. Deep Down. and
Eberle mines of their Central GROUP
Another burro train was added TO the
freight service
mother. who went to the Atlantic
coast TO bid him goodbye. Young Cat
lin passed an average examination of
Texas university aviation school TO
the regular army board. He led his
class from Austin.
Mrs Catlin will visit her two daugh-
tiers in New York and one in Toronto,
Can, before returning here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
BONA ANA MEN TALKING CROP
INCREASE ON PROJECT LANDS

A committee from Las Cruces. n
u, under the leadership Of county
agent II. Fl. Brook. who has charge
Of the DOna Ana county bureau, met
with l. H. lawson. Rio Grande p-O-
ject manager. at noon Saturday. 10
discuss the increase Of crop yield on
project lands and the utilizing Of all
irritable lands
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
Notice To Tax Payers.

Brand new tenement. on a fine cor
Ger, brings in two hundred dollars
7er month. the year round S15000.00
one third cash. hal to suit
See White with
Lee Newman. tenements n specially.
Phone 4604-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
BANK TELLER 10 NAVY.

Roland Kemp, receiving teller OF
the City National bank, viii leave to-
night for san Francisco, having vol
unteered as seaman in the T. s.
navy Mr. Kemp is the seventh en-
ploye OF this hank to join the fight
ing forces Of the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
RIO GRANDE BANK FLIES
FIRST SERVICE FLAG HERE

A service flag. the first TO be dis
played in El Paso. is waving over the
entrance TO the Rio Grande Valley
Bank & Trust company. It is red with
white field in the center. containing
Il stars the number OF employees OF
the bank in the service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
SEIZE STAMPS AND CHICKENS.

Posture stamps and chickens seized
by city detectives Friday on suspicion
that they were stolen property, and
awaiting Identification by the claim
ant at the office Of the detective
bureau. had not been called for sat,
urday morning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
BANK CLEARINGS
AMOUNT TO SA.I25, 322.0I

Bank clearinEs in FL PasO during
the week ending Saturday. Novembe-
10, toraled S4.I25,322.01. according 10
the report of Robert Karl. assistant
manager Of the FL Paso Clearinghouse
association. The clearings by days
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10

The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic, GROVES TASTELE SS chill
TONIC. arouses the liver. drives out
Malaria and builds up the system A
sure Appetizer and aid TO digestion.
60c-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10

Only one recruit enlisted IN the
navy Friday Ralph Perry enlisted as
an apprentice seaman and left Satur-
day for the naval training station at
san Francisco
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
LIEUT.. CATLIN, Ell PASOAN,
GOES WITH FLIERS TO WAR

First Lieut.. Ben Catlin. IT.. son OF M
and Mrs. Ben Catlin, Of this city. has
sailed for France with an aviation de
tachment, according 10 word from his
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
SAYS WHISKY At
SOLDIERS HOME
Old Confederates Use Six
Barrels Annually Says
Former SteWardess.

Austin. Texas, Nov. 10.-The IeEis-
lative committee investigating the
state purchasing agents department
and the Confederate home today
heard the testimony Of Miss Vaughan,
until recently stewardess at the Con-
fede-ate home, who told Of the methods
at the home. It was disclosed by her
testimony that about six barrels OF
whisky were used at the home annual
~ and that there was little variation
OF the food The clothing supplied
the inmates. she said. was of inferior
quality. In answer TO a question, she
said there was only one German en-
ployeI at the home and he seemed 70
be very loyal TO this country
As a result of the Investigation o.
several of the states Institutions,
senator Westbrook said he found a
decided absence Of business manage
menL
VIII Suggest Getting Interest.
Investigation into the affairs OF the
state department Of insurance and
banking resulted in the announce
ment today Ex-senator Smith, mem
her of the committee that he W-A
recommend in his report that deposits
in the bank guaranty fund be placed
at interest. together with other funds
in the state treasury.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
lIcmbers 4 Tnlted.


Heretofore. and before the United
States came into the war. our efforts
TO secure new members were directed
TO men OF British birth. but now that
we are all allies. the field for sccur-
ing them is practically without limi-
tation- All men. whether Of British
birth or not. who are in sympathy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10

UEWIIE Is N D UrT country n UTes-
cnt- according TO the report OF Henry
Snyder
A. C. Peterson shipped $50 ears Of
cows and calves from DeminE to
Arizona.
The Diamond A ranch shipped a
train Of cows and calves 20 California
Various parties in LOrdshurE
steers to Cox and Mann at
Denver
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-10
.innents Reported.


Iforth. Lubbock. shipped three
calves and yearlings 10 st.