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The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

SIR Eric Geddes and members of his
party spent yesterday at Annapolis,
going over in the smorning accom-
panied by the Secretary of the Navy
and his aide. Commander Foote. Mrs.
Daniels and one or two others. They
were luncheon guests Of Rear Ad-
n1iral Eberle. superintendent Of the
Naval Academy. and Mrs Eberie.
After luncheon Sir Eric made an in
spection OF the academy and reviewed
the midshfpmen. The party returned
TO Washington about O'Clock and
for the first time since their arrival
dlned quietly at Belmont House.
The Secretary of State, Mr.. Robert
lansing. who went up to New York
Wednesday evening. was the prtnct-
pal speaker last night at dinner Gel
ebrating the one hundredth anniver-
sary Of the Auburn IN. " Theo-
logical Seminary.
Mr.. Franklin Polk, counselor Of the
State Department, who is acting Sec
retsry OF State in Mr.. Lansing's ao-
ssnce, had been IN New York. but
returned Wednesday before Mr.. Lam
sing left
Yiscount Kukijiro Ishii, the Japa-
nese AMBASSADOR. who accompanied
by Commander Yoshitake Cyeda,
naval attache. and Lieut.. Col Seiji
Tanikawa. military attachs. and Atr.
Katsuji Debuchi. secretary OF the
embassy. all went to New York early
in the week TO take part in the
Japan day celebration in the Liberty
Loan campaign there. viii return to
Washington on Saturday.
There was very general regret in
she diplomatic corps. yesterday af-
ternoon. when the news that Mrs
Wellington Koo bad fallen victim to
the influenza was circulated Mrs
kOo came here a bride not quite
three years ago. and both her chill
drsn were born here. Both she and
DR.. hOo were educated IN America
and graduated from American col
leges.
Mrs. KOo has dispensed a charm
ing hospitality from the Chinese
legation and her Invitations have
been greatly priced. Last winter
she made a long visit to her home
in China. and almost Immediately
after her return in the early sum-
mer. joined the diplomatic colony
at Blue Ridge Summit. with the two
babies. Dr. kOO nearly always join
Jag her for the week lends. She was
a picturesque. attractive little figure
and a gracious hostess. universally
popular in Official circles.
Nine EiEnsL wife of Gen. Wig,
nal. formerly military attache OF
the French Embassy, and now at
tached to the French High Commits
sion, has returned to her apartment
at the Highlands for the winter
She has spent most OF the summer
in Maine.
Announcement il made of the
marriage Of Jean Briere. of the
French Military Mission. to Miss
Ida Boucher. daughter of Mr.. and
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

size caused pN
a functional de-
ngement |
was nervous and
had headaches
most OF the
time. So many
people recon-
mended Lydia
Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound TO me, !
tried II and
after taking six
Ihottlax I am
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11
lnfaI Department

Childr~a's Dresses. in tan.
rose and blue cannon cloth: made
in high-wcist style: trimmed
with plaid cO''"r and cuffs: sizes
J 20 years; 7Sc eachg were sl-25.
Children's Tan and Rose Can
nop Cloth Dresses, in high-waist
style; trimmed with white collar
and cuffs; finished with en-
broidered sprays; sizes 20 6
years; slice eschG were Sl-T6.
s Children's bingham Dresses.
in plai6r, trimmed with collars.
cuffs. and belt OF white poplin:
embroidered in sprays; sizes 3 20
8 years: s1.T5 esehI were Sea5.
Children's Shocked Dresses.
Of pink and blue-checked Einy-
ham; high-waist style. trimmed
with collar and cuffs Of white
sizes ; 90 years; s2-sS eRebI
were 35I5.
Fourth nOor- IleFcith Il
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11
PAINS IN BACK
AND SIDE
Yield to Lydia E Pfnkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Kansas City. Kansas.-T suf-
fered from pains in my back and
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

Killed In Action.
lst Sgt. ]. T. Burnett, Grovetown. Pa
Sgt Henry P. Heymann, Clyde, Ohio
Corp. ]. A. Slower. Paragould. Ark.
pRIVATEs.
John W. Anderson, Boston. Mass.
Alvin F. Decking. Chicago. HL
T. II. Bell Turtle Greek. Pa.
W. E Bennett. Rochester, n. Y
Diinius Brown, Ststham, Ca
Abe Dobovitx. Newark, n. J.
David H. Gorsnel, Roxbury, MasA
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11
Misses Department

3 Handsome Baronet Satin
Skirts in pale green. light gray
and purple stripes; xI2-95 each
were $500 and $3.50 each.
Pongee Coat Dress with blue
vest and collar: size IS; sia-ooI
was $500.
A small assortment of Wolfe
Smocks, in plain white and color
combinations. Most of them are
made in button front style and
will be very serViceable for house
wear; sizes l6, Is and 30 years
sSe each; were $3.50 to s3.75.
z All-wool Slip-ons, in maize
with gray wool collars. some
having sashes: slightly soiled :
sizes 81 and 36 for girls IL and
IL years: xe-a5 eschi were $3.50.
? Lightweight Coats. for girls
years; in Copenhagen. trico-
tine and serge: dressy models;
$3.50 eachI were $500.
Gray BureIla Cloth Unlined
Coat, size ls years; s1o.coi was
$685..
l Navy Blue Serge Coat. lined
to waist; size IL; ss-75i was
Fourth hoor-G Il
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

The stars incline. but do not compel. :
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Linen Department

80 pairs OF Linen Pillowcases.
hemstitcheo: slightly imperfect;
$50 pairi were 1900.
SeCoud nooE-l Eenth NJ
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

Announcement is made of the
marriage Of Jean Briere. of the
French Military Mission. to Miss
Ida Boucher. daughter of Mr.. and
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11
MARINE CORPS.

Summary of Casualties to Date.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11
@ooowaro 3 1otbrop
New WASHINGTON
Today---Our Usual
Weekly klyRemnantDa Jay

Remnant Day Merchandise Is Not RetwnabIe None Sent
O. D. or on Approval; No Phone or Mail Orders Flied
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

Nine. TixnaL wife of Gen. Wig
nal. formerly military attache o
the French Embassy, and now at
tached to the French High Commits
sion, has returned to her apartment
at the Highlands for the winter
She has spent most Of the summer
in Maine.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Upson have
returned to Washington for the
winter and have opened their home.
24o1 Massachusetts, avenue. after
spending the summer at Magnolia.
Mass. and Breton Woods, n. II.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
TURKEY PRICES Az
new HIGH LEVEL
Texas Birds to be Re&ailed
at SO Cents a
Pound
FROZEN BIRDS Arr;
NIL THI5 YEAR

The price OF turkeys wi q be higher
this Thanksgiving than ever before in
the history Of the great AHlcrican bird.
according 20 local poultry wholesalers.
Texas turkeys are bringing an aver
age Of 3s cents a pound at their native
roosts and will cost 43 tents for dellv-
cry in the East. The wholesale price
viii be 80 cents a pound and Mrs.
Householder will have 10 pay her
butcher at least 30 cests a pound for
the centrepiece OF hog Thanksgiving
dinner, provided II Is a Texas bird.
The Western turkeys VIII retail at
from 80 to 50 cents a pound. while
Maryland turkeys viii cost the consum-
er from 30 to GO cents a pound. A year
ago more than 80 per cent. OF the tur-
keys were frozen. The Federal Food
Administration fixed a minimum whole
sale price Of 30 cents pound on Texas
and 90 cents on Western turkeys. A
limit Of 81 cents WIS placed on the best
fresh Western birds.
The available sbpply OF frozen tur-
keys this year is nil. the Government
having taken practically the entire
holdings OF last GUNNER.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
RAILROAD KEY men
Win As CENT HOUR
Wage Increase Aggregating
$30,000,000 Granted
by McAdoo
BASIC 5 HOUR
DAY is ESTABLISHED

Wage increases aggregating s30,000,-
900 a year and providing a minimum
wage Of 5s cents an hour for all rail-
road telegraphers, telephone operators.
excepting switchboard operators, agent
telegraphers, agent telephoners, tower
men, levermen, tower and train direc-
tors, block operators and staff men has
been ordered by Director-General Of
Railroads McAdoO.
Telegraph operators have been threat
enlng TO strike in several sections and
in one or two instances walked out TO
hasten adjustment Of their wages.
The award is effective from October
1. All rates Of wages paid as Of January
last prior TO application OF the gen
eral wage increase order No. 81 and ex-
elusive Of all compensation for extra
services are reduced 10 an hourly basis
which is arrived at in case OF monthly
paid employees by dividing the annual
pay by the regular working days for
the year 1918 and then dividing the
daily rate thus obtained by the regu-
larly assigned or established number Of
hours exclusive Of the meal hour. The
nOuTly rue loI Mtthlg anu uallf pau
employees is arrived at in the same way.
Rates thus obtained where less than
35 cents an hour are arbitrarily ad-
vanced 10 35 cents an hour, and TO this
Is added 10 cents an hour increase. The
i3 cents increase is general, applying TO
all rates above 30 cents an hour.
It is provided in the order that eight
hours, exclusive OF the meal hour, con-
stitute a days work and that overtime
be paid at the rate OF time and one
half. This establishes the eight hour
day for these employees.
In the past there has been no con-
sistent basic work day. Most Of the
roads, however, have had varying rates
for overtime.
The award does not apply 10 cases
where individuals are paid $50 per
month or less for special services which
only takes part time from outside en-
ployment. Appeal is provided for in
case OF individual grievance.
The Director-General has up for con-
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are
laid away-the burial certificate being
marked Rupture" Whyf Because the
unfortunate ones had neglected themselves
or had been merely taking care OF the sign
(swelling) Of the RfiilctiOn and paying no
attention 20 the cause. What are you
doing? Are you neglecting yourself by
wearing n truss, appliance, or whatever
name you choose 10 call itf AT best, the
truss Is only makeshift-a false prop
against a collapsing wall-and cannot be
expected 10 act as more than mere me-
chancal support The binding pressure
retards blood circulation, thus rohbing the
weakened muscles Of that which they need
observation-disclosures.
But science has found n way. and every
truss sufferer IN the land Is invited 10
make n FREE test right I'm the privacy OF
their own home. The PLAPAO method Is
unquestionahly the most scientific, logical
and successful self-treatment for rupture
the world has ever known.
The PLAPAO PAD when adhering closely
20 the body cannot possibly slip or shift
out Of place therefore, cannot chafe or
pinch. Soft as velvet-easy TO apply-inex-
pensive. To be used whilst you work and
whilst you sleep. No straps, buckles or
springs attached.
Learn how to close the hernial opening
as nature intended so the rupture CAN'T
come down. Send your name today 10
PLAPAO co. Block $50. ST. Louis. Mo, for
FREE trial Plapao and the information
necessary
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
M'ADOO MADE HEAD
OF EXPRESS lines
Government Control Pro-
claimed by Wilson to
Centralize Authority
WORKERS MAY GET
THEIR WAGE INCREASE

Under a Presidential proclamation is
sued on Saturday, the American Rail-
way Express Company is taken under
government control and placed under
Jurisdiction Of Director General OF
Railroads McAdoO for operation.
The American Railway Express Is a
consolidation OF the former big four
express companies Of the country doing
20 per cent OF the business. IL was
organized last summer 20 bring the ex-
press business under government super
vision. Under the agreement drawn the
company divides with the government
~ It's earnings on 80 per cent basis.
Operation was vested in the officers
named at that time. headed by C. G.
Taylor, president OF the American Rail-
way Express Company. under the
director generals supervision.
This operating method, Il was learned
On good authority, has now been very
satisfactory. The director general lack
ed absolute control and the procuring
bf Joint approval Of various issues and
policies took considerable time and de-
.ayed action. In some instances it is
understood there has been lack OF COM
plete harmony. Specifically, 10 is be-
lleved, the director general and the ex-
press company heads were not in en-
lire accord on questions OF wages and
working conditions for express en-
ployes, many Of whom were railroad
employees.
The proclamation gives Director Cen
eral McAdoo absolute control Of the
company. Il Is specifically provided
that direct management shall be vested
In the present officers in such manner
as the director general shall determine
until and except when he shall through
general orders otherwise provide.
It Is regarded as likely that the ac-
ton forcshadows wage increase Tor
express operatives.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
Eats Like a Wood Chopper

after many discouraging years OF
suffering from stomach trouble and
bloating. in which could eat only spar
ingly OF the simplest food, am now
feeling entirely well. Thanks to Mayrs
Wonderful Kennedy which has done
wonders for me. can now eat like a
wood chopper and enjoy H." IL is a SIM
pie, harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the Inflammation which
causes practically all stomach. liver and
intestinal ailments. including appendl-
citis. One dose Will convince or money
refunded. J. NJ Eckerd, The Miller Drug
Store, n. B. Danforth and druggists
everywhere.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
EXPLOSION DAMAGES
EDDYST0NE SHOPS

CHESTER, Pa. Nov. is.-The com
pressed air system In section A Of the
Baldwin Locomotive Works at Eddy
stone exploded with a roar at 2@S9
o'clock yesterday morning, damaging
property 10 the value OF $4,000 The
report that two watchmen were killed
Is denied at the works.
Sheds and buildings were wrecked
windows OF buildings and dwellings In
the vicinity blown out and the cement
walks and drives In the yard torn up
as by an earthquake. The cause has not
been officially determined. An army OF
workmen was employed all day In
removing evidences OF the wreck and
in constructing temporary sheds ano
structures to permit the resumption OF
work by the company's force today.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18

Pusey was elected president for the
ensuing year; John Richardson, Jr.,
vice-presldent; Security Trust & Safe
Deposit Co, treasurer. and Robert d.
Kemp, secretary. At a meeting Of the
Board Of Managers, following the trus-
tees meeting. Mrs. c. Wesley Weldln
presided. Reports OF officers showed
the past year had been the most sue
cessful ever conducted by the institu-
tiOn. The new wing recently erected,
which was used as an emergency hos
pital during the recent epidemic is now
ready for use, thus providing addition
al facilities for operation Of the hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
JOHN GOvATOs IN REALTY BUSINESS

John Govatos, who has been identified
with local business enterprises for
years, has purchased the real estate
business Of Atwell and Cauflel.
Mr.. Atwell retired from business to
comply with the draft but as draft
proceedings have been called on for the
present. ne will retln an active inter-
est In the business. Mr.. Govatos has
been identified with numerous busi-
ness interests, specializing in the con-
feotlonery business both as whole
saler and retailer. He has, during re-
cent years. been engaged in business on
both the northeast and southeast cor
ners Of Eighth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18

slderatlon and vim announce some time
this week an award covering compensa-
tion for exclusive agents who are not
teleghaphers.
Evening journal., 1918-11-18
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ELECTS.

At the annual meeting OF the Board
Of Trustees OF the Homeopathic Hos
pital on Saturday afternoon, Charles w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
RUDE IS LONELY
Oldring Only Veteran Left on
the Athletic Roster.
Old Stars of Famous Machine
Are Scattered Widely.

New York, May 25.-Rube Old
ring, persuaded to come out OF retire.
ment by Connie Mack this season, is
the only player on the Mackian roster
who was actively engaged in the PEN
nant-winning campaign of 1914. when
the Athletics won their last American
league streamer.
Gone are the stars of the old White
Elephant machine which rolled thru
the American league, winning four
pennants in a stretch of five years, and
in their places are players upon whom
Mack is depending to regain the Iau-
rels of his once famous club.
Infield All New.
The once famous infield of the old
Mackmen, composed of Baker, Barry.
Collins and McInnis. has been replaced
gan. Baker is with the Yanks, Col
Inns with the White Sox McInnis with
Boston and Barry in the navy.
The old Athletic outfield has faded
away completely. Strunk has been
sent to the Red Sox and Oldring has
most part since coming back to the
club, while Murphy has passed out of
the limelight, as have Davis, Walsh
and Daley.
Bender, Bush, Coombs. Plank, PEN
mock. Shawkey, Wyckoff and Bressler
were the mainstays of Mack's pitching
staff only four years ago, yet not one
of them is wearing a Philadelphia uni
form.
Bender Ship Builder
Bender is helping Uncle Samuel
build ships at Hog Island. Bush is
with the Red Sox. Coombs with Brook
Ign, Bressler with the Reds, Plank re-
tired and Pennock, Shawkey and
Wyckoff in the service. Lapp, Schang
and Thomas. catchers, have also
passed along, Schang being the only
one still classed as a star. McAvoy
who was with the club in 1914, was a
fourth string catcher at the time and
IS now doing half the backstopping for
the rejuvenated club
Gardner, Walker and Cady, from
Boston; Jameson. from Washington;
Burns. from Detroit, and Gregg and
Kopp, from the International league,
have stepped into the shoes left va
want by Mack's many deals within two
years. In short, the Athletics are per-
fectiy camouflaged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
new QUARTERS OPEN
Knights of Columbus Plan Big Fourth
of July Initiation.

Topeka knights OF Columbus in
formally opened their new quarters
at their regular meeting this week.
A formal opening is being planned for
the near future, and arrangements are
now in the hands of the house COM
mittee, consisting of Messrs- F. w.
Durein. F. L. Kelley, T. p. Flynn, j.
w. Miller and DIR. T. A. O'Connor.
AS there are a number of candi-
dates now awaiting initiation into the
order. the council voted to confer the
major degrees on July 4. Indications
point to a class of 100 or more, as
there are a number of small towns
near Topeka having no local council,
that are anxious to send candidates
to Topeka for initiation. From thirty
five to fifty soldiers are expected from
Camp Funston to take the degreeA
Next Tuesday night, May 20, the
Topeka Knights will give another din
ner for the members of the local
council who leave for service in the
army and navy before June 1. All
members are cordially invited to NJ
tend this dinner. which will be given
at Pelletier's Tea room in honor OF
their departing brothers. Out Of a
total membership Of $50 Topeka coun-
Gil has furnished thirty-three men for
army and navy service to date, and
before the summer is we'll started this
number will have been swelled to
more than fifty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
FABER LEANS TO NAVY
Many Believe White Sox Star Will En-
list Before Draft Call.

Chicago, May 25.-Altho Red"
Faber who pitched the White Sox to
three victories over the Giants in the
WORLDS series last fall, is mum on the
subject, some of his friends think he
will enlist in the navy instead of wait
ing to be called in the draft
Faber, whose home is in Cascade,
Ia, has been placed in class A 1 and
found physically fit for military
service He has been an interested
visitor at the, Great Lakes naval train
ing station and no doubt he would be
warmly welcomed there as he would
be a. valuable addition to the navy
baseball team.
The rangy pitcher is 27 years old
and unmarried. He weighs $50 pounds
is feet one inch in height. In the
winter he assists his father in running
an hotel at Cascade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
~ Up to the Minute
~ SPORTING NEWS
~ FROM EVEKYWHEKE.
KIRKHAM ON TOP
He Is the Leading Batter of the
Western League.
Block Is Now Setting the Pace
for the KaWS.

Western league averages including
games played last Tuesday show that
Kirkham, of ST. Joe, is leading the
league in stick work with an average
of .419, and Farrell. of Sioux City, is
second with 1895. Farrell has been in
twenty games while Kirkham has
participated in only eleven.
Wuffli, when he left Topeka, was
the leading batter on the Kaw club.
his average standing at $50. Block
has the next best Kaw record with
an average of 1851 and Roche is next
with 1888. Topeka continues to lead
the league in club fielding but the
kaws have dropped to fourth place
in team batting
Cass, of Des Moines, seems to be
out to cop the stolen base honors of
the league without competition. He
has already stolen eleven bases and
Lamb, of Joplin. and Hartford, of Des
Moines, his nearest rivals, have only
six each. Briebeck, Hutchinson's long
first sacker. is easily the home run
king to date. He had polled five
circuit clouts since joining the Salt
Packers.
Luschen, of st. Joe, leads all the
pitchers with four wins and no de-
feats chalked against him. Koestner
of Wichita. is next with three wins
and no defeats. Kotzelnick is the
leading Topeka pitcher. the figures
show. The records in detail are as
follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
BOYS FOR new SHIPS
Lads Between IL and IS Being Trained
to Man Merchant Fleet.

New York, May 25.-Many Of Uncle
Sans new merchant ships will be
partly manned by youngsters now I'M
dergoing training in the New York
training station of the Junior Naval
Reserve.
The Reserve has issued a call for
1000 more recruits, from IL to is
years old, to fill the ranks that are
being depleted by enlistment in the
navy and in the merchant marine
service The training station has
trained over 5000 boys in the last two
years.
Twenty-Five wealthy yacht owners,
whose yachts are not available for
actual warfare. have volunteered to
take the boys on practice cruises this
summer. A training course also will
be given at Camp Dewey near Lon
don, Conn, this summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-25
PARDON FOR PAPA
That Was Present High School
Graduate Asked For.
She Sent Commencement Invi-
tatiOn to Okla. Governor.
NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SENT
With Heavy Heart She Went To
Receive Diploma.
Then Message Came Saying
Papa Was a Free Man.
NO ACxNOWL EDGMENT SEM

Pittsburg, Kan, May 25.-It was a
strange graduation present given
Myrtle Hamrick, 16 years old, member
of the 1918 Pittsburg high school SEN
iors, one for which she had written
Governor Williams of Oklahoma, in
an appealing little note-it was a par
don for her father. L. A. Hamrick of
Craig county, Oklahoma Hamrick.
convicted of obtaining money under
false pretenses in 1914, was sentenced
to serve two years, but in 1915 was
paroled.
Several days before the high school
graduation day, Myrtle had written to
Governor Williams her request. Her
message concluded:
And you know, governor, when one
receives an invitation to attend a grad
uation exercise it is customary that he
send a present. Now what 1 want to
make me most happy. on graduation
day, is a full pardon for papa"
Her Heart Was Heavy.
But it was with a heavy heart that
Myrtle carried out one of the import
ant roles on the graduation program.
She had received no reply from Gov
ernor Williams. Evidently her letter
had not received even official recog-
milton, she thought. After the exer-
cises were over, however, and the grad
yates, diplomas in hand, were re-
ceiving the congratulations of their
friends, a telegraph messenger sought
out Myrtle and handed her a telegram.
She opened it nervously and at once
the feigned pleasure which she had
so gracefully assumed thruout the
evening, became real. 1t was a tele-
gram from Governor Williams. and in
it he stated that her father had been
pardoned as she requested.
Governor Williams explained later
that Myrtle's letter to him had been
overlooked and not until graduation
day did he recall that he had not yet
sent his present. He wired the mes
sage, instructing the telegraph COM
pany not to deliver it until commence
ment exercises were over that night.