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The Washington times., 1917-04-02
FIRST COMMUNITY !.
FORUM ESLAUNCHED
George w. Coleman Addresses
Meeting Described as Begin
ming of Movement.

What may be the beginning OF q
real community forum in Washing
ton was launched yesterday in the
auditorium OF the new Central High
School, when George w. Coleman, OF
Boston, a former president of the city
council there and a noted forum
worker, addressed an audience on
the work of forums in other cities,
and expressed the hope that Wash
ington would establish one.
"It is significant that 1000 persons
in the Nations Capital assemble when
the international situation Is at its
crisis" said Mr.. Coleman, land 1t
is a tremendously appropriate thing,
for II there was ever a time in
American history when II is impor-
tant that differences be forgotten and
we get together, that time is now"
Civic Reform Urged.
Mr.. Coleman expressed the hope
that the meeting would prove the in
auguration of a general central civic
reform in Washington. and the aud
ience OF educators, statesmen, and
citizens at large, gave their approval
by frequent applause.
In his address Mr.. Coleman sketch
ed the history and growth of the
forum movement in Boston. He told
how people met and freely discussed
questions of the day and movements
for the betterments of their COM
munities.
He emphasized his speech with
numerous illustrations of the work
Of Ford Hall in Boston, where Jew
and Gentle. Catholic and Protestant,
rub shoulders and learn the posi-
bilities of a forum.
DIR. Van Schaick Speaks.
The patriotic tone of the meeting
was one of its features. The Rev.
DR.. John J. Van Schaick, IT., who in
troduced the speaker spoke of the
timeliness of the "gct together Ar-
fair. and expressed Die hope that ar
rangements will soon be made for
other gatherings of the same kind.
DIR. Hamlin Cogswell led the audi
ence in singing patriotic songs.
Samuel Wood, assistant director OF
music at the new Central High
School. was accompanist. He also
gave an organ recital, preceding the
lecture.
Following theN music there was an
open forum discussion, the speakers
being limited to three minutes each.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Eor school Loan Fund.

To establish a loan fund" for the
purpose of providing students with
books which they otherwise could not
AFFORD to purchase, the alumni asso-
citation of Eastern High School will
give a benefit at Polls Theater on
April 16.
There are at present two other high
schools which have the fund. The stu
dent need only apply for a loan. It
is given him on the condition that he
pay II back out OF earnings after
leaving school.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
ASK SHORTER DAY.

A ten-hour day. six days TO constitute
. week and extra pay for overtime. are
TO be sought Of employers by colored
cooks and kitchen workers affiliated
with the Enterprise Federation OF the
Culinary and Alimentary Syndicate
This program was determined at a meet
ing in True Reformers Hall last night,
where committees were appointed to
workers.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
LOOK FOR THESE PICTURES!
Thief With Artistic Temperament
Ranaacks ReceptIon Hall.

II you see anybody walking around
today with three paintings, one en-
titled. Down BY the Old Mill Stream"
another OF a lady on horseback. and
still another OF an aged man and
woman seated in a park, notify the
police.
Michael O'Hanlon, of 1910 Lamont
street northwest. told the police the
pictures were stolen from the recep-
tion hall of the Lafayette apartment
house, 1907 Seventh street north
west
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
ESSENTIALS OF eooHooo.

Two essentials to the being Of God
are divinity and humanity, said the
Rev. Julian Kennedy Smyth. of New
York. in the Church OF the New
Jerusalem last night. in an address
on THE Human Nature of Cod"
Among questions asked was. do the
dead come back" The speaker i'm
piled that they might"
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
MISS w. P. MARKS DEAD
Long Time Resident Of This City to
Be Buried Wednesday.

Miss Winifred Payne Marks, sister
in-law Of the late Rev. J. II. NJ. Lemon,
of this city, and sister of Mrs. Lemon,
died at the home of her nephew, Dr.
H. T. A Lemon, 903 NJ street north
west, this morning, after a short i'll
ness. Miss Marks was born in West
moreland county, Va, and during the
last twenty-seven years resided in this
city She was a member of the Metro
poIitan Methodist Episcopal Church,
where sheswas a regular attendant.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the home of DR.. Lemon with the Rev.
Dr. Harry d. Mitchell, pastor OF the
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Church, officiating. The interment
will be in Congressional Cemetery, the
pallbearers being DR.. H. T. A. Lemon,
Harry NJ. Lemon, William +. Lemon,
Harry NJ. Marks. Thornton T. Lemon
and Andrew B. Duvall.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
TELLS HOW TO RoUT FEAR.

Answering the question. How Can
] Rid Myself OF Fear" Dr. James l..
Gordon. pastor of the First Congre
gationaI church. yesterday said: "If
you would rout fear. look for life,
not death: beauty. not uEliness: good
ness, not sinfulness: truth, not error:
God. not the devil. This is the world
of Christ, and the devil has not even
a second mortgage on it,"
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
TEST VEGETABLE OILS
Agriculture Experts Find High Food
Value.

Olive oil. cottonseed oil, peanut oil.
and cocosnut oil have a high diges-
tibility and food value according to
the findings OF experts OF the Depart
ment OF Agriculture after long
series Of experiments.
The experiments indicated that
these vegetable oils have about the
same food value as the animal fats in
general use, such as lard and butter
No ill effects from the consumption Of
vegetable oils were noted.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
School Excursion Planned.

The completion OF arrangements for
the annual spring excursion of Mckin'
ley Manual Training School. which
for the first time. will be held In con.
nection with Eastern High School
June 8. was announced today by John
Hardell. president of the Tech
Alumni Association.
Field games among alumni and stu
dents of the two schools. and with
athletic events open to all will be
staged.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
cRUcIFIxIoN GREATEST CRIME.

The crucifixion OF Christ was the
greatest crime in history, said the
Rev. John Compton Ball, pastor OF
the Metropolitan Baptist Church. last
night. THE assassinations OF Presi-
dents Lincoln. Garfield. and Mckinley
appalled, us as a people; the whole
sale slaughter and wanton outrages
OF the present world war make us
shudder and wonder at the awful un-
humanity of man to man. but the
skulIshape hill OF Golgotha witness
ed the supreme crime OF the world"
said the Rev. Mr.. Ball. "Of all deeds
of darkness the cruciixion of Jesus
is the worst-and yet. strange para
dox-also the most important event
in the history OF the world"
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
MOST TROUBLES IMAGINED.

How can you be Contented While
Living Under Present-Day Condl-
tions?" asked the Rev. Harry ID, Nit
cheII. ID. D.. pastor of the Metropolitan
NJ. f. Church. last night. I'VE are
a race of nervous people he said.
THE sanatoriums are filled with peo-
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Debate on LIteracy Test.

The Armstrong and Dunbar High
schools will render a program before
the Bethel Literary Club tomorrow
evening at the Metropolitan A. NJ. E.
Church. Students will debate the
question. Resolved. That the literacy
test should be the means of restrict
ing immigration in the United States.
Music will be furnished by the glee
clubs and choruses of the two schools.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
SINGS oE VIRGINS LEE.

Scenes from the life Of Mary. the
mother Of Jesus. were given in song
last night by Miss Jessie Masters. con-
tralto. at the Vermont Avenue Chris
tian Church. The music was written
by Paul Bliss. Organ accompaniment
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
BIind Soldier to Lecture.

Sergt Maj. Robert Middlemiss. OF
the Kings Own Scottish Borderers,
who was blinded at Gallipoh, VIII
lecture to the blind rof the District
and their friends at the Library of
Congress tomorrow night at Sis
o'clock, under the auspices OF the
District of Columbia Association Of
Workers for the Blind.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Seek Work for Women.

Commissioner OF immigration Cam
inetti and Mrs. Philip North Moore, of
st. Louis. will address a meeting at
the Public Library tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 o'clock. in the interest
Of the movement for the organization
OF a woman's committee to cooperate
with the Department OF Labjr in OBJ
tanning employment for women In
the District. Mrs. William Hitz VIII
preside
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
downs, and more nerve tonics are sol :

troubles never happened. Suspicion
is a great cause for discomfort, when
there is no real cause at all. Con-
tentment IL an requirement, and not
unattainable. The cure for most dis
content is good. hard, common sense -
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Pre.byterian Brotherhood.

Columbia Chapter, Presbyterian
Brotherhood OF the Western Presby-
terian Church. will hold its regular
business meeting tomorrow night, at
T:30 O'Clock. Perry p. Patrick will be
the guest and deliver an address to
the brotherhood
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
-CoIumbIa Heights Citizens.

The Columbia Heights Citizens AS
sociation will hold an educational
meeting tomorrow night in the audi
torium of the Wilson Normal School.
The speaker will be DR.. Philander P.
Claxton.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Course I'm story writing.

A course of six lessons in short
story writing will be given in con
nection with the community work at
the Wilson Normal School by Miss
Mabel Dill on the following Monday
evenings at T:45 o'clock: April 2, 16.
%, 30, May and IA.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02

was played by Albert w. Harmed. The
pastor, the Rev. Earle Wiley, read
short scripture passages before each
scene.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02

u. c. for the week ending Saturday, March
II. averaged follows: Domestic beef, H-2s
cents per pound.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
citizens to Meet.

The monthly meeting of the North
Washington Citizens Association will
be held tonight at s o'clock at the
Gage School.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
CANDIDATES ARE WARNED OF
The new CORRUPT PRATICE ACT"
It is highly important for candidates for office in
Kentucky familiarize themselves with the provisions
of the "Corrupt Practice Act passed the Legislature
of 1916 some of the most important sections of which
are as follows:

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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
LOWELL

Miss Cora b. Hurte spent several
days in Lancaster the past week.
Mr. and Mrs NJ. G. Lee and Miss Vir-
gle. were in Lancaster for the week
end.
Mr. Morrow Moore of Williamsburg is
the guest of his brother, Mr. Frank
Moore.
Mrs. Joe Beam and children were
visitors of Mrs. X. c. Boain at LeveI
Green Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Hurte and baby
visited Mr. and Mrs Edd Hulett, the lat
ter part of the week.
Mrs J. w. Angin and daughter. Miss
Lucia, were the guests of relatives in
Richmond. Thursday.
Mrs. j. N. Hicks and little daughter
Thelma spent the past week with friends
and relatives at Wilmore Ky.
Mr.. Eugene Boyle and sister Miss
Helen are spending their vacation will
their aunt and uncle Mr.. and Mrs
Richard Brown, near Lancaster
We will buy or store your Wheat
Rye. or Barley. Highest market price
Plenty of sacks. Hudson. Hughes 4
Farnsu.
Mrs, j. II. Davis entertained the fol
lowing guests lat dinner" Sunday, Mr.
and Mrs. John Tudor and children
Mrs. s. p. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. jim
Lee, Mrs. Lena Brown and little son
and Miss Emma kinnaird.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
COY

Squire Whitaker has been quite sick.
Remember Sunday is the regular
preaching day at SCOTS Fork.
Miss Alberta Speaks is visiting her
grandmother Mrs. Nan Moberlv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Carter were
the guest uf Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Miles
Sunday.
MIR. Elijah Mcmillan and wife were
recently visitors of Mr.. Porter Warren
and family of Paint Lick.
Mr.. W. b. Montgomery and family
Of Lancaster were with MIR. and Mrs.
Whitaker and family Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Rankers of
Danville were with her Grandmother
Mrs. Mary b. Preston for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Mcclellan also
Miss Peachie Mae Sanders enjoyed the
day very pleasantly at Mr., John RAYS
Sunday.
Miss Peachie Mae Sanders was the
visitor of Miss Ruth Broadus of Lam
caster the past week and attended the
commencement exercises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson and child
rem, Mrs. Maude Femby of Nicholasvile
and Mr.. Norman Grow of B-vantsville
were the guest of MIR. and Mrs. Mober'
| ly SUNDAY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21

must be filed in case of primary, and
with the chairman of the board author
lied to Issue the certificate of election
after final election, or with the Secre-
tary of State when nomination is made
by caucus or convention for officers of
the state at large, or far districts larg-
er than one county. and with the County
Clerk in all other cases, a statement
in writing. which statement shall be
subscribed and sworn to by such candi-
date and which shall set forth in detail
all sums of money. or other thing of
value. contributed. dsbursed. expended
or promised by him, and to the best Of
his knowledge and belief. by any person
IN his behalf, wholly or in part, endev-
oring to secure his nomination or elect
ion to such office or place; and also
sums of money contributed, disbursed.
expended or promised by him IN support
and in connection with the nomination
or election of any other person at such
election, primary or nominating conven-
tion, and showing the dates when. the
persons to whom. and the purpose for
which all such sums were paid, expend-
ed or promised. Said statement shall
be set forth in detail each item Of con-
tribution or expenditure. and he shall.
before some officer qualified to admins
ter oaths, subscribe and file with said
statement the following oath: Ills
afiidavit.)
''Section 7. No officer or board au-
thorzed by law to issue certificates Of
election or nomination shall issue any
such certificates to any person until the
statements required by this act shall
have been made and filed rs required.
"Section 10. Said statements. when
filed as required by this act, shall at all
times be open to public inspection and
copies thereof may be obtained by any
person desiring same"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
MANSE.
r. L. McRoberts. Lancaster. X

Mrs. p. G. Gooch was the week end
guest of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Thompson spent
Sunday with home folks
Mr.. Ray Creech spent Saturday nigh,
and Sunday with relatives at Nina Ky.
Mrs. W. p. Rogers and neice spent
Saturday with her sister Mrs. John
Allen.
Mr.. Woodson Bowling and Mr.. Edgar
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-06-21
Wash Away
Skin Sores

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T.. u. u, the liquid wash, has become 4
household word. They know u Is reliable
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hesitate to recommend 1t to their neigh
bors. II has proved itself a remarkable
remedy for all forms of Eczema. II is
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X. L. McRoberts. Lancaster. Ky.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

enlisted "Blue Jackets" the Naval
Scouts, and many other organizations,
took part in the parade. About 3d.
900 people in all witnessed and took
part in the gathering.
Before the dust raised by the last
bunch of citizens had settled, in
parade marching formation came a
battalion Of U. s. regulars stepping
with Indian precision. Major Stodter,
Commandant of the Barricks, was at
their head, and he executed the orders
of an exhibition drill.
Postmaster Selph, as chairman, in
troduced Right Rev. j. j. Tanmath,
Chancellor of the Archdiocese, who
gave the Invocation. He spoke brief
ly before his prayer, ending with
"We are at war; it IL not for lis to
reason why, it is for us to do or die.n
Several other speakers were intro
duced, and after the meeting was
over, attention was called by the
retreat gun to the post flagstaff, when
Old Glory was drawn to rest.
The bugle sounded retreat, 10000
barred heads turned in silence toward
the flag as it fell softly down the staff.
1t took nearly two hours for tile
crowds to withdraw through the
various outlets from Jefferson Bar
racks. LIONEL HARTZELI.,
Hosp. Jefferson Barracks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Makes Rapid Readway
Add This Fact to Your Store of Know
ledge.

Kidney disease often advances 80
rapidly that many person is firmly
in its grasp before aware Of its prog
ress. Prompt attention should be
given the slightest symptom Of kidney
disorder. If there is dull pain in the
back, headaches, dizzy spells or a
tired, worn out feeling, or If the kid
ney secretions are offensive, irregular
and attended with pain, procure a
good remedy at once.
Thousands recommend Doan's Kid.
ney Pills. Read the statement below.
J. II. Hall, Flat River, Mo-, says:
~ was down with my back and other
symptoms Of kidney trouble. ! could
do no STOPPING or lifting worksand !
had nervous, dizzy headaches and
specks flashed before my eyes. The
action OF my kidneys was irregular
and annoyed me. Two boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills strengthened my
back and helped me In every way"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
MIR. Hall had. Foster.Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo, N. Y.--Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
OFFICIAL IRON COUNTY DRAFT.

The Local Board Of Examiners finished its
work ut about five o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The following named were examined last week
and filed no claim for exemption:----
(25s)--Smith. A. NJ. Arcadia.
2---(A5s)--Hillcman. J. NJ. Belleview.
S--(5g6)--Gamble, c. T.. Goodland.
l7--(6Oo)---Helms. w. H.. Goodwater.
1s-(5o7)- Wonble. Matthew, Munger.
l9-(3Os)--Klein. Phillip. Ironton.
2o-(437)- Thomas, Ed. Granitcville
2i--(6o4)--Jcnninpn. Randolph, Goodwatcr
ga 43)--Kelley. NJ. B.. Dcs Arc.
23--ta20)---McGill, o. W.. Craniteville.
90 is)---Dcshaney. Daniel, Vulcan.
37--t223)--Brown, J A.. Arcadia.
S9--t6o2) )--Hoitcs, While, GUodland.
4o--tSso)--.sutton. Frank L.. Pilot Knob.
Ax-(sa2)--pruitt. Charles b.. Ironton.
4s---t29s)--Henson. Walter T., Frontop.
40--(675)--Minchcr. James L.. viburnun,.
si---(s77)--Marcec. Charles H.. yiburnum.
-Breitenstsin. jasper, Bslleview.
72--(62a)--Payne James Roy, Coodwster. h
7b--tsa5)- - Russell. b. r.. lronton.
,7s--(soi) --siebert. Louis. Pilot Knob
so---(es7)--Asbsr. Charles N. Bixby.
s7--(ii2)---Huehes. Jason. Sabula.
se.-( H. Clifford. WIN. Chrsnea. Vulcan.
49, isa7) -fsichois, liias. lrsnton.
o. (Sss)..-Achrs wm. L., Rsdmondvills.
ios. (Sss) ~ochn. a.. @. Pilot Knob. NJ.
eA--(soS) .ssasiasp, Jshnnls. Coodwstss. &
- following a.nsd a. ss,kssa a ~
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23

because I gave beautiful match
box to an officer.
l have been to town just once; vile
place in some respects. Full of Eng
lish "Tommies. They call US "Sam-
miles,"
Our troops landed few days ago;
got quite reception, hear. Luckier
than we were, as they thought we
were Australians because of our hats.
The glorious 4th has come and al.
most gone. From to u l took his
tories and in the afternoon went to a
baseball game between II and Cieve-
land unit; we lost and / am a few
francs the poorer. Since then have
been taking histories and blood pres
sures.
Heard from Cousin Herbert Grange
a few days ago; also from Nell, I be-
lieve. They thought l was in London
and wanted to know my whereabouts
30 they could gethold of me. Should
like to see them, but am afraid have
pretty slim chance.
To-day got letter from Aunt
Alice and r.. Pretty good haul.
Mail is very scarce around here and
lucky is he who gets it.
The "Tommies" say the war will be
over by September. That is. the
fighting. Others say the end will
be brought about by lack of money.
Some say the German soldiers have
only black bread and lard to eat, and
others say they are we'll fed; so you
can take your choice. The prisoners
are darn glad to get out OF the trench.
es, though, for they are we'll treated
and even paid for the work they do.
A shame, think.
I see Orville Wright says he can
stop the war in ten weeks. Tell ev.
cry one to get behind him and push
hard.
Excerpts from Lee Petit Gays let.
tiers. Others will follow ED. Req
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
A Soldier Boy at Jefferson Barracks.

Dear Mr.. Ake--It is sdid that the
patriotic demonstration at Jefferson
Barracks, Sunday, August i2, was one
OF the greatest since the worlds fair
In st. Louis.
The crowd used every means OF
transportation to reach the Barracks.
There seemed to be q continuous train
Of street cars reaching from Broadway
to Jefferson Barracks. Steamboats,
carried thousands, and 1t 10 estimated
there were 5000 automobiles parked
within the reservation.
English, French, ltalisns and Serbs,
Austrians and Germans, Groatians
and Greeks, former subjects CT almost
every nationality on the face Of the
globe, all remade into citizens under
the Stars and Stripes, were in the
gathering.
Many different banners were carried,
such a.: 1--WE were born in Serbia;
we are Americans now" "British by
accident, citizenship by choice"
Italian by birth, American at Heart"
I'VE came from Syria; We are Ameri.
cans now" and "Americs" also many
others.
Banked around the drill grounds the
crowds cheered with increasing vigor
each passing band Of foreign born.
The parade was headed by .
Battalion Of the Arst Regiment, under
command Of Major Norman B. Com.
fort. The new Fifth also played a
striking part.
Tho Mall men were represented by
1000 carriers which made . striking
appearance IL grey uniform, with
music by thsifown band. Tho knights
Of Columbus, The D. Louis Corps
sons Of Veterans, Boy Econts, ~
Famous 4 Barr band 81 ths Famous
4 Dasf Dram oosps Of ~ slrjs, ~