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The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

for that, the streets are free, and
many a poor woman would feel that
she had had the treat of her life II
only her husband would ask her to
take a walk with him of an evening.
and II he would stop before the Jew
eler's and furrier's. and milliner's
and dressmakers windows. and pick
out for her the lovely things that he
would like to deck out in IL only he
were rich. And il he would only tell
her how much more beautiful she
would look in them than any of the
millionairesses who Will adorn them
selves in these fine feathers. she would
feel as IL he had given them to her.
Above all. the poor man should tell
his wife continually OF his love for
her. and make her feel that his af-
fection is something real. living. warm.
well of tenderness that can never
he exhausted. a blessing so great
that 1t makes riches and luxuries pale
into insigniticance.
The poor man should wrap his wife
in his love as in n real garment. He
should kiss the toil-worn hands that
have grown hard and callous working
for him. He should tell her that the
ldSt NIldl NdIt,
have made old before its time is the
most beautiful one in the world to him
He should thank her over and over
again for the sacrifices she makes
for him and his. and make her feel
| that she is doing the biggest and the
finest work in the world. in making
a home for her man, and raising ur
family of children to be useful men
and women.
II the poor man would treat his wife
| in this way there would be no more
complaining, dissatisfied. fretful WON.
en- whining at their lot. for theil
husbands would make their jobs worth
while. 1t is because women thinE
that their husbands don't care thai
they grow disgruntled.
After all it doesn't take much &c
make woman. rich or poor, happy
\ little love. little tenderness .
little consideration. a few words o,
| thanks. gild the meanest lot and turr
pauper into a princess.
| What a pity that men so ofter
withhold from their wives the smal
dole that would make them rich.
| Copyright, 1878 by The Wheeler Syudicst,
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
COMING OF
THE SUNBEAM
How TO Avoid Those Pains and Dis
tress which So Many Mothers
Have Suffered.

Too much cannot be said for a won
derful preparation, familiar to many
women as Mothers Friend.
II is more effective in its action
than all the health rules ever laid
down for the guidance OF expectant
mothers. It is an external applica-
ton that spreads its influence upon
the cords, tendons and muscles of the
abdomen, rendering them plant. and
they expand gracefully without that
peculiar wrenching strain.
The occasion is, therefore, one of
unbounded joyful anticipation, and
too much stress cannot be laid upon
the remarkable influence which a
mothers happy prenatal disposition
has upon the health and fortunes of
the generations to come.
The pain at the crisis Is Infinitely
less when Mothers Eriend 10 used
during the period of expectancy for
the muscles expand easier and with
less strain when baby is born.
Mothers Friend 10 for external use
only. Is entirely safe and may be had
OF your druggist. 1t Is prepared by
the Bradfeld Regulator Co, Do, La
mar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. Write them
to mail you their interesting Moth
erhood Book. They will send it at
once, without charge. and you will
nnd II very helpful Do not neglect
Tor single night and morning to ap-
ply Mothers Friend according to d.
fsetions around the bottle and thus
fortiiy yourself against pain and dis
eomfort--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
HOROSCOPE.
Friday, May'31, 1915.

Although Mercury rules strongly
for good this day. according to as.
Iro'ogy. Uranus is changeable all
sinister. In the evening Jupiter Is in
tenefic aspect.
There is a promising sign today t6T
all who advertise, as well as for eG:'
tors and rubl sbers
Changes IL leg 'sla tion benefic al "a
magazines are foT-told.
There is a ruie upuer which trcacn-
cry through writing is indicated. Th,
printed word may be exceedingly
dangerous while this con6guration
prevails.
Uranus is in a place that seems to
presage brilliant achievements in
aviation, but many ACCIDENTS.
During this planetary government
explosions may cause damage to pub
lie buildings and there is also danger
to railways.
The death OF a man in distinguish
ed position Is prognosticated for next
month when there will be a tragedy
of national concern.
In the evening of this day banquets
or meetings at which financial and
diplomatic topics are discussed come
under sway making for inspiration,
stimulation and success.
The growth Of many democratic
ideals will mark the summer months,
it Is prophesied,
Colleges and universities have a di-
rection held to preasge practical work
for the upbuilding Of the war-torn
world. Institutions In New York,
California, wiscon and Massachu-
setts have prognostications of su-
preme attainment in war service.
New honors for women are prophs-
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Cb11fGSy1g11s
%dWffe--.
A GHOST OF DICK IN A NEW FRIEND

| IT am not making many calls just
now" said. and as I did 20 I won
dered II Donna could detect the trem-
or in my voice, but I'll be very glad
to meet any Of Donna's friends"
Then may call. Mrs. Waverly?'
he asked. and there was that eager
quality In his voice that / had always
loved In Dicks. Before I could an
swer, Donna broke in, Sure you can.
Barclay. ! want you to see Margie's
home. think 1t il the most beauti-
full in town."
"And perhaps you would be inter-
ested in Margie's baby" said, de-
murely. II think he 10 the most beau
tiful In town"
II am sure he Is II he looks like
mother" answered Mr.. Sill
but he does not" said. quickly.
He is the image Of his father"
whoever he looks like, I want to
see him. and you can depend that
will sure come"
I almost made an audible exclama-
ton. for the man had used the word
sure" just as Dick used to do 1t.
Donna looked at me a little wonder
ingly and said. "Margie. are you ill?''
mo. dear; why do you think so?"
Because your face has suddenly
gone white and your voice sounds
rather strained
I'm feeling all right" / said. as Mr..
Sill bade US good-by.
Barclay Sill Is one OF the incest
men have ever known" was Dom
mas comment as he left. He has
Travelled all over the earth and he has
loads of money. Everyone who knows
him has wondered why he never mar
ried.'
Perhaps he told the truth. Donna,
when he said you had broken his
heart"
Nonsense. my dear, he never had
the faintest idea of falling in love
with me. He used to tell me that no
man could live with me peaceably. To
tell the truth, we were always quar-
reling."
(To Be Continued.)
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"Margie, let me present to you my
old friend, Barclay Sill Barclay. this
is Mrs.. Margie waverly."
"of whom have often heard" said
Mr.. Sill. with the same intonation
that Dick always used when he spoke
to a woman he admired. closed my
eyes as I bowed, for did not want
to look at Barclay Sill, but finally
when I did get the courage to raise
my eyes to his. found that he did
not look at all like Dick, and
breathed easier.
"Margie Is buying a hat. Barclay
and ! came along to help her select
it."
your taste has my unqualified ap-
prevail"
Again that voice thrilled me. sim
ply had to look directly at the man
to keep from crying out, "Dick, you
have come back when he spoke.
This was said in just the cool tones
that Dick would have used while ban.
tering with a pretty woman whom he
liked.
What are you doing in this shop?
demanded Donna; you are not mar
ried. are your"
Not guilty" he said. laughingly
throwing up his hands; how could
marry after you broke my hearth
"Oh, please don't tell me that, Bar.
clay Sill. you know you are only try
ing to make an impression on Mar
gie."
II thank you. Donna. would like
my feeling to be mutual. 1t makes
things a little more even, you know
II came in here, my dear. to ask
why the hat that my sister ordered
last week had not been sent out"
rs your sister with you? And
where are you staying?"
II think we are going to stay here
for the summer. l have some impor'
tant business that will keep me here
I think, all summer.
"Of course, Donna, you will come
and call on Lola, and perhaps Mrs
Waverly will come with you"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
G. W. U. GIVING
ITS FAREWELL
TO STOCKTON
Reception to Retiring Pres
ident from 5. to 7
p. m.

George Washington University will
open its program OF commencement
events this afternoon, when the Pam
Hellenic Association will tender fare
well reception to Rear Admiraf
Charles Herbert Stockton, u. 8. N,
retired, president of the university,
whose resignation becomes effective
at the end Of the present academic
year.
The reception will be held from 8
to o'clock on the campus at the
rear OF the Arts and Sciences Depart
ment building. 3O23 @ street northwest.
The entire student body has been In
vited to attend The reception will
be informal.
Final examinations, which have been
in progress about a week, will come
to an end today. The baccalaureate
sermon will be preached Sunday after
noon at o'clock at the Church Of the
Ascension; and commencement exer-
cises will be held next Wednesday
night at Central High School.
The Columbian women will give q
reception in honor OF the women Of the
graduating classes tomorrow after
noon from 4 to o'clock in the rooms
of the Women's University Club, 20N
q street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
BOARD RESTRICTING
IMPORTS OF RUBBER

The restrictions imposed by the War
Trade Board upon importations OF
rubber have been extended to four
commodities possessing some OF the
characteristics OF rubber and capable
OF being used as substitutes for nat
ural rubber. These commodities are
gutta joolatong. gutta siak. gutta
percha and balata- Importations OF
gutta percha and balata will be re-
stricted for the coming year to SO tons
OF the former and !. 400 tons Of the lat
ter. The importation of the other two
commodities will be restricted entire
ly.
All importations will be subject TO
the regulation giving the government
an option of purchase at the standard
prices fixed by the board. This is TO
prevent speculation and increase OF
prices.
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you want to know what I think
about US? l think we were just made
for each other And then didn't
know but what he'd smother her to
death the way he hugged her and
punctured the hugs with ecstatic
kisses.
Honey" he stopped long enuogh to
say. II just couldn't live without you
now I've found you. Do you feel
that way, too" earnestly. 81 don't
really see how We ever did live with
out each other. honest l don't"
And then, DO you?'
Her answer was almost lost In an
other of the smOthering embraces, but
caught it.
No, 1 don't. But we did, didn't
we? Seems as IL we had known each
other forever and ever and then a
'long while before that. doesn't it, in
stead Of not a whole day yet" And
then they seemed to be listening to
the water splashing in the fountain
and fell to thinking myself.
1t did me good to hear and see it
all for 1 was afraid that hugs and
kisses and love at first sight might
have gone out of fashion since last
year, or that the conservation law
rad reached out after them, too.
Continued TomOrrow.)
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
HOCleEY
[ IN WAsA'~e1oMI
IN WASHINGTON
z. c. DRUM-HUNT.

porary home in New York. paid 9
short visit here last week, an6
have gone to their country place IL
Virginia. They will stay there only
long enough TO close II for the sea
son. and will then take possession
of the place on Long Island they
have leased for the summer. The,
will be Joined there later on by
Mrs. winners mother, Mrs. smith
who is occupying their apartment
at 1925 H street.
The High Commissioner of Guat'
temaIa and Honduras now In
Washington adjusting q boundary
dispute between their countries
were the guests wednesday after
noon of John Barrett, the Director
General of the Pan American
Union, who gave an informal "Ai
Home" and garden party in their
honor in the Annex and Aztec Gar
den of the Pan American Union
Among those present aside from
the guests of honor. were the Sec
retary of State and Mrs. Lansing
most of the Ambassadors and Min
listers and their wives of the dip
lomatic corps. and many of the
officials and their wives of the De-
partment Of State.
Miss Elsie Calder. daughter OF
Senator and Mrs. William NJ. Cal.
der. who will be married on June
Is to Lieut.. Robert Corwin Lee, U
8. N. has selected for wedding at.
tendants Miss Sarah Murphy. maid
of honor. Miss Marion Calder. sis
ter OF Senator Calder: Miss Alice
Kenny. Miss Lena Harloe and Miss
Helen Harlbert, bridesmaids.
William NJ. Calder, jr.. and H
Murray Lamont are to be amonk
the ushers. but the other mer
asked by Lieutenant Lee to attend
him are jn the navy and their pres.
ence is uncertain.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Sweater Department.

2 All-siIk Sweaters, with Ro-
man stripe border at bottom.
collar and cuffs. Made with
sash. Gold color. size 40; /
Copen blue. size a.; $500 each !,
were 332.0o.
1 Peach Colored Silk Sweater,
with sailor collar and sash. Size
90, $25.O0p was $3.50.
1 Rose Colored Silk Sweater.
vandyked at bottom. Size 90.
S3O.O0p was S45.00.
2 Fancy Weave Silk Sweaters.
with sash and roll collar. /
Rose, size 90: / Gold. size 42:
5000 eachI were S42.50.
Tan and Rose Plaid Silk
Sweater. with rose colored sash
and collar. Size AZ. $500; was
$4,000.
1 Gold Colored Silk Sweater,
with sash: navy blue trimmings.
Size 40, $500, was $500.
Second noor-EIeTeuth street.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Retail Credit Men Plan
Big Meeting at Boston

Boston. May 30.-Plans are rap
idly nearing completion for another
war convention that is coming to
Boston this summer. 1t is the ma
tional convention of the Retail
Credit Mems Association. 1t will
take place at the Copley-Plaza Ho-
tel. August 20 to %. Five hundred
delegates from all parts of the
United States will attend.
The credit situation that has
arisen as q result of the war will
make the convention OF supreme
importance.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
SISTERS OF SOLDIERS
MAKING GAS MASKS
Service Flags Clue to Government
Seeking High Types.

Thousands of American women arc
doing their bit for their country by
manufacturing gas masks for the
soldiers abroad. The plant established
under the direction OF the surgeon
general OF the army is running at top
speed. and each separate step Of the
work is being done by women. The
important duty of inspecting the
masks is entrusted entirely to women.
and hundreds of young girls have
been trained in the special art OF
sewing the face pieces.
When the plant was established II
became necessary 10 engage a large
number OF intelligent workers TO per-
form the delicate tasks connected
with the manufacture OF the gas
masks. II was apparent that the de-
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
A SUCCESSFUL REMEDY

All things succeed which really de-
serve to-which fill a real need, which
prove their worth. The fact that :he
famous old root and herb remedy,
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. has for three generations been
relieving women Of this country from
the worst forms of female ills and
has won such a strong place in our
American homes proves its merit be-
yond the question of a doubt. 1t will
well pay any woman who is in aecd
of such a medicine to try it.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Oldtimer, SO, Decides
He Will "Settle Down

Pittsburgh. Pa, May So.-win-
lam NJ. Davie. 9S years old. has de
Cided to settle down here after
crossing the continent twenty
times. Il am going to spend tn"
rest of my days here" he said, "un-
less the old rowing spirit again
seizes me" Mr.. Davie says he re-
members New York when its popu
lation was 100000 and the city was
lighted with oil lamps. He also
remembers when the New Workers
kept pigs and chickens in their
back yards and carried water from
pumps in the middle OF each block.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

sled. This will include army and
navy rank as well as appointment to
positions previously held by states
men.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is prob
ably will have a successful year in
business. but they should guard
against scandal.
Children born on this day are likely
to be kind and generous but stubborn
and hard to manage. They should be
trained to be truthful
iCopgdsht ma
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Repay Ride by Hold-up.

Sharon, Pa, May 3O.-The kindness
OF C. E. Tague. of Washington, D. c.,
led him to fall among thieves. He
invited two strangers to ride with
him in his automobile and when out
on a lonely road they covered him
with revolvers and robbed him of all
his money.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Do Little Planting for
Fear Of Labor Shortage

Seattle. Wash, May 30.-Farmers in
the Yakima and other Eastern Wash
ington sections are hesitating about
planting fall crops because they be-
lieve they will be unable to obtain
sufficient farm labor to harvest them.
Every man and woman capable of
welding a farming implement can be
used, say the ranchers.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Laundry Soap, Sc Cake.

been sent to US by a well-known
manufacturer. Perhaps the
strongest commendation that we
can offer IS that many women
come back each week TO buy this
soap at this special price, as
they have learned from using ii
just what a splendid value it is.
Not less than "a cakes delivered
Fith hoor-Center.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Educated Girls Sought
To Herd Goats in France

Los Angeles, May 30.-Dorothy
Barnes Egbert. known as the goat
girl" is organizing a goat unit to
take to France under the auspices
of the Stanford University. Miss
Egbert plans to take a number of
girls to France, where they will
herd goats. She says the goat
girls" must be college trained. but
does not offer to explain the neces-
sity Of a college education.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Sight Restored After
Three Years Of Blindness

Fulton, Mo-, May 30.NCha rles H.
Brown, 50. farmer of Can
dalia, is recovering in this city
from an operation that has restored
his sight after three years of blind
ness. The first sight to greet his
returned vision was parade of
troops from Camp Funston, Kan,
which passed his window.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
"Epoehs IN American Hi
tory." $500 for Set.

10 Sets "Epochs in American
History" edited by +. H Hasley.
described by famous writers.
from Columbus TO Wilson. from
the days OF the Norsemen to the
sinking Of the Lusitania- 10
volumes. good type. well bound,
gilt tops. Special value for $500
for the entire set.
Book Depsrtnspt-seoond floor. street
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Waists.

Fancy GeorFette. Crepe de
Chine, Etc, t3.eS each.
Lingerie Waists, SI.s0 each
IS Georgette. Crepe de Chine,
Satin and Fancy Silk Waists.
manufacturers samples. All
sizes in the combined lot I'm
usual values for &3.p5 eaeht were
$500, s5.75 and S6.75 each.
100 Lingerie Waists. in plain
tucked. lace and embroidery
trimmed voile. All sizes in the
lot. Manufacturers samples.
Special value at SI.se each, were
S2.25, S2.50 and sass each.
Third noQ-E Eleventh street.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

sired type Of women could not be en-
gagged through the ordinary channels of
employment, so men were sent to the
homes where service flags were dis
played. thereby enlisting the services
of mothers. wives and sisters Of the
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

men actually at the front By this
means q very high order OF workers
was obtained and the government en-
gagged women who are not only oapa-
BILE, but those who have q genuine
heart interest in their work.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
0ooewaro 3 1otbrop
New York-wASEINCTON-Prs.
Cha adrea's Pisn White Soeks,
15e Pair.

A good quality sock. sizes q 20
9: the kind for which you ordi-
narily pay much more. This 10
a good opportunity 20 buy q sup
ply OF socks for summertime
And the following:
ss pairs women's good quality
boot silk hose, in black. white
and bronze; uneven weave. 7te
palrs were t1-10.
30 pairs women's fancy striped
silk hose, some soiled, all sizes.
eoe psirI were Sl1S.
Also various odds and ends Of
hosiery at greatly rsdueed
prices.
eereet bcor-G stre~G
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$3.SS Pair.
AIso the folioHinEs

Also the followIngS
Pairs Lily Of France Corsets,
medium low bust, long skirt;
made ofiFrench coutiL SiEes a4,
81, -. s4Io0 psirt were $500.
8 Pairs Madame Irene Corsets,
medium bust long skirt, with
elastic insets; made OF white
broche. Sizes "a, "a, 80 $3.50
pairt were s11.50.
6 Pairs Parame Corsets, high
bust. long skirt: made OF French
coutil. Sizes 20, 81. IS, Sc. $50
psirI were s11.50
Third noor-F tret
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Wizard Cleaners, Sl.6s;
Regularly $3.50.

The Wizard Cleaners, consist
ing OF Mop, OIL and Carpet
Clean. are ideal for the cleaning
Of floors, rugs and woodwork, as
well as furniture. They tighten
the cleaning and sllay the dust
and leave the rooms bright and
clean
f1.00 Wizard Polish Mop.
800 Can of Wizard Polish.
soc Carton Wizard Carpet Clean
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Pink Satin Corsess.

A special value In Pink Satin
Corsets with elastic waist line.
Sizes 20 to 2S.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31
Unusually Good Coffee,
28c Lib.

This special blend Of Coffee IL
much better than you would eI-
pect at this price, in fact many
OF our customers tell US that IL
is as good as coffee that they
are accustomed TO paying much
more for, but a fortunate pur-
chase Of a large quantity en-
ables us to offer it at the low
price of 2Sc pound
Fifth hoor-Center.
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$3.50 Regularly.
Special for sl.6S.
Fifth nsor-Reyenth sreeS
Graniteware Dishpans and
Preserving Kettles, 6Se Each

These are a splendid grade Of
dark blue mottled Graniteware
and OF a generous size, holding
about s quarts Canning and
preserving time IL almost here,
and these pans and kettles VIII
be just the kind that you will
need
Very special value, CSC each.
FnA noor-Elersrth srel
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

Henry X. Eush- Brown. the re-
elected president Of the Arts Club
and the other officers OF the club
will be the hosts at the regular
weekly dinner tonight which will
be given in the garden II the
weather permits.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

The regular monthly business
meeting of the cavalry branch of
the Army Emergency Committee
will be held at the residence of
Mrs. Charles Carl walcutt. chair
man. 1859 Wyoming avenue. on
Monday, June 3, at 1880 o'clock. .
The Washington herald., 1918-05-31

Lieut.. and Mrs. Harold Perry
Parmelee are at Annapolis. where
the former is now stationed. They
have had a recent visit from the
latter's father. former Representa-
tive Robert Lee Henry, of Texas.
who also made a short visit in
Washington. Mrs. Parmelee was
Miss Leila May Henry. promi-
nent debutante and popular belle
in Washington several years ago.
DR.. and Mrs. William Holland
Wilmer. who are making their tenn
South Bend news-times., 1918-09-12

DAILY GERMAN LIE.


The recent reverses in France
seem TO have affected the workman
ship of he inventors of anti-Ameri-
can pro-German ISLANDERS. Many Of
their falsehoods are too ridiculous
10 be worth contradicting. In Min
nesota. they are passing around word
that any woman who marries a L.
: soldier Will be put in prison by
the government In Kansas. farm
ers are being told that everyone
who has more than a bushel OF pota-
toes on the first of September will
have 10 give them TO the Red Cross
or TO the government officials" San
Ia Rosa, Calf. hears that numerous
highly paid government clerks and
employees of the Protestant faith
have been removed in order that
their positions might be taken by
Catholics. Huntington. Indiana.
has had the story that at Camp
Shelby they are importing Negro
girls Of 13 and a years old" for the
troops-a slander which the Hunt
ington Herald promptly invesugat-
ed anu disproved. Other localities
report similar shorr-ternl lies so
soon discounted or so easily dis
proved that IL would seem the
orig.nators Of them are losing their
cunning.