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Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

hangs in long ends. Altogether the de-
sign accords with the new departure
in the combination of silk and wool by
presenting equally new features in its
style.
Velour is made in llghtweights that
make this beautiful fabric practical
for spring and summer coats.
A fashion authority who is keen
and experienced buyer says that
women are demanding sheen in their
apparel this spring. From top to toe,
from hat to shoes, the call is for lus-
trous surfaces on which the light plays
and dances. All the displays bear out
his assertion. In millinery, besides
the CLEAN Of ribbons and satins, there
are all sorts of glazed fruits and flow
ers, lacquered wings and quilts, var
nished strawr and ribbons. Even the
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

This note read that Mr.. Clay had i'm
portant business to discuss with Mr..
Bowser, and it was business that
couldn't wait until the morrow. Mrs.
Bowser read that note, also, and now
she was sure that Mr.. BOwser was to
be let in on the ground floor of some
great enterprise,
He was handed both notes, when he
entered the house, and he sat down
and read them, and scratched his head
and muttered:
"Clay; Clay; why, don't know any
man named ClayI John Darius Clay
is 1t, and he has got some very import
ant business with me? Perhaps he
wants 70 buy a farm"
"And, perhaps, he has got some
scheme on hand" cautioned Mrs. Bow
ser. "There goes the bell. He has
made a very early call"
She went to the front door herself,
expecting to see John Darius Clay,
but it was not Mr.. Clay. 1t was the
boy who had delivered the two notes
and he had a third one. 1t was hand
ed to Mr.. Bowser, and he read that
Mr.. Clay would call at seven thirty,
and to let nothing take him from the
house at that hour.
at seems that Mr.. Clay wants to see
you very much" said Mrs. Bowser, as
the note was handed to her. "Who dc
you think he can beT
''Why, 1 am rather expecting news
from Washington for the last three
days." Importantly replied Mr.. Bowser
ale may have heen sent here as 9
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

messenger. Three notes, Ell? Well, I
have three farms to sell him, If he's
looking for bargain, and If Washing
ton wants my advice 1t can have 1t
free of cost. AS true patriot stand
ready to advice even the president
himself"
All through the dinner hour both
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowser were mystiied
over the coming of John Darius Clay,
and they had been ready for him some
time when he at last presented HIM
self. Mr.. Bowser at once ushered him
into the library. Mrs. Bowser was to
be left out of the conversation, but 1t
so happened that she didn't miss a
word Of 1t. She suspected that Mr..
Bowser would play that very trick,
and the door between the sltting-room
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

the secretary so that he will make no
blunders."
eyes, 1 think we can," was the re-
ply, accompanied by swelling of the
chest.
"Then will at once telegraph the
secretary" said Mr.. Clay. "He will
be very anxious to hear from me, and,
of course, during your stay there you
will be treated almost like a king.
That is all, Mr.. Bowser, except lit
tie formality. The secretary forgot
| to hand me any money, and I must
ask you to advance me $25. You will
get it back, of course, as soon as you
arrive in Washington. dislike very
much to ask you for this money, but
don't see how I am to get to Wash
ington without It,"
"Oh, of course-of course" replied
Mr.. Bowser, as his bosom swelled out
another notch or two. "You think
that 500 will cover all expenses, do
your"
"Um. Let me figure a little. You
had best make it $50 or $35, Mr.. Bow
ser. There may be unforeseen ex-
penses, you know"
"There is quite apt to be-" announ-
ced Mrs. Bowser, as she pulled open
the door, and appeared before them.
It was so unexpected that nobody
could do anything in reply, and she
looked straight at John Darius Clay
and said:
81 understood you to say that you
were an old salt yourself?"
Mr.. Clay was so taken aback that he
only bowed in response.
eff you are then, you can answer
me question: Is the main dOwnhaul
of the second uphaul of the third jib-
boon kept in the captains cabin, or in
the cooks galley? If you are an old
salt your answer to that question will
be a prompt one."
Mr.. Clay looked helplessly at Mr.
Bowser, and Mr.. Bowser had look
of woe and helplessness on his face
There was silence for half a minute
during which the cook downstairs was
heard to drop her dishpan and swear
about it, and then Mr.. Clay called VI
his nerve and said to Mrs. Bowser:
81 came here to do business witt
Mr.. Bowser. If his wife is to inter
fere-"
"His wife will surely interfere I'm
less you can answer my question" in
terrupted Mrs. Bowser.
Mr.. Clay did the best thing HI
could do under the circumstances
He rose up and backed out of the
room and took his hat from the hall
}. tree and left the house. When thu
echo of his footsteps had died ava!
Mrs. Bowser said:
| "He was more of a swindler thar
, an old salt, and he was stuffing yol
: in great shape. Why, the looks O.
t the man alone showed that he wa
I sleek, slick swindler. You can shou
t at me and wave your arms arounC
and declare that have always spoil
D ed your schemes to get rich, but 1
] will make no difference with me.
> have saved you $35 and you ought t
3 be generous enough to divide witt
: me"
4 But Mr.. Bowser wasn't generous
0 As soon as she was out of the room
t he sneaked out into the hall and go
4 his oyercoat and hat and took {
;. walk and Mrs. Bowser saw him N
I, more that evening. He wasn't hunt
0 Ing for Mr.. Clay, but kicking himself
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

my health 80 can do ell my work and
ing IL to my friends. a. Mrs. d. n.
ALTERS, r. r. 4, Oregon, Ill.
Onlywornen who have suffered the tor
lures Of such troubles and have dragged
along from day to day can realize the
relief which this famous root and herb
remedy, Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND, brought to Mrs. Alters.
Women everywhere In Mrs. Alters
condition should profit by her recon-
plications write Lydia E. Pinkhsm's
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for advice.
The result Of their 40 years experience
is at your service.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

ture a much more liberal use of mate
rial is required to carry out the ideas
of the designer. A tunic, with very
full drapery, is ornamented with hand
embroidery in a design that includes
outlines OF flowers, foliage and birds.
1t has a surplice bodice with under
sleeves of georgetse crepe finished with
a narrow band of metallic ribbon at
the front and at the edge of narrow
peplum. The georgette sleeves are
finished at the wrist in the same way.
This is quiet but rich looking frock
In which its owner can dress up to the
requirements Of any occasion in these
days of much latitude in dress.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
Too Valuable.

"That prima donna didn't seem at all
angry"
How did you get that impressionr'
inquired the weary managerT'
"She never once raised her voice."
swell, you don't think she'd waste
q high note on me, do your
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
Not 40 Had

target No. was the one to shoot
at and you hit target No. z" said the
captain.
"Yes, sir" replied the cross-eyed pri-
vate.
Didn't you look where you were
shootingT"
mo, sir, shot where I was looking"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
COVETED ny ALL

but possessed by few---a beautiful
head Of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray, or Is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using Ia Creole" Hair Dress
ing Price $1.00.--Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

woMAws GROWING GLORY
n her hair. II yours IL streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use Ia Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change It in
the natural way. Price e1.00.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
Mrs. BOwSer
Spells 1t
Again
MIR. Bowser Loses
aGood Thing
SeeeeeeeooSe0esOe0eso00OsS
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Eewgpa-
per Syndlcate.)
Nv M. QUAD.

by W. NOFtIs
At three o'clock the other afternoon
a boy left an open note at Mr.. Bow
ser's residence, which told Mr.. Bow
ser that he would have a caller that
evening and under no circumstances
was he to leave the house before 8
o'clock. The note was signed: "John
Darius Clay"
Mrs. Bowser read the note, and had
a suspicion that a scheme was on
foot. An hour before Mr. Bowser ar
rived second note was delivered.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
NOW RAISES
500 CHICKENS
After Being Relieved of Or.
Sanic Trouble by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Oregon, nl.--"I took Lydia e. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound for an or.

/, gnnic trouble Wnic0
pulled me down un-
|MI could notput my
foot to the floor and
|eeuld scarcely do my
work, and aS ] live
lon o small farm and
raise six hundred
chickens every year
lie made Il very hard
for me.
81 saw the Com
pound advertised IN
our paper, and tried
ItA AAA AAlAAA~Ty
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

Little fleas have smaller fleas to bite
them. Don't imagine you have all the
trouble there is.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

When the other fellow ceases to dis.
play any interest it's time for you to
shut up.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
Obvious.

"What is the reason Of all these
fist f1ghts.2" "Why, to make the other
fellow knuckle down."
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

Some men are like knives; in getting
sharp they lose more or less Of their
best mettle.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

A Ysipsble Iron Tonic for the Blood
aRQVub TAeTuLme0 chill TONlQ Puri1es and
hnnohes che Blood II erouaes the liver, dryeq out
malaria and builds MP the whole SYSTEM a Gem
eEsl stFsugthsning Tonic for Adults and ohildrsn,
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

The worst feature of a divorce is
that 1t usually results in two more
marriages.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11

Unless a girl has unlimited faith in
her complexion she will not tolerate
q kiss on her cheek.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-11
The wav 70 Do.

Tho Way 70 Do.
81 am certainly having trouble with
my gas arrangements"
"Oh, make light of such troubles"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
SCHOOLS MUST BE
KEPT OPEN NOW
After the War There VIII be Need
for Educated Men and
Women

President Wilson writing to the
Hon. Franklin X Lane, Secretary of
the Interior, emphasizes the fact of
the necessity for keeping schools
open now
The President says:
II am pleased to know that despite
the unusual burdens imposed upon
our people by the war they have
maintained their schools and other
agencies of education so nearly at
their normal efficiency That this
should be continued throughout the
war and that, in so far as the draft
law will permit. there should be no
falling off in attendance in elemen
tary schools, high schools or colleges
is a matter of the very greatest inn
portance, affecting both our strength
in war and our national welfare and
efficiency when the war is over. So
long as the war continues there will
be constant need of very large num-
bers of men and women of the high
est and most thorough training for
war service in many lines. After the
war there will be urgent need not
only for trained leadership in all lines
of industrial, commercial, social and
civic life, but for a very high average
of intelligence and preparation on the
part of all the people. l would there
fore urge that the people continue to
give generous support to their schools
of all grades and that the schools
adjust themselves as wisely as posi-
BILE TO the new conditions to the end
that no boy or girl shall have less
opportunity for education because of
the war and that the nation may be
strengthened as it can only be through
the right education of all its people
| approve most heartily your plans
for making through the Bureau of
Education a comprehensive campaign
for the support of the schools and
70 rthe maintenance of attendance
upon them. and trust that you may
have the cooperation in this work of
the American Council of Education"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
THE Y. N. c. A.
HAS PLAY LADY
Woman In France Who Leads
The Recreation For Munition
Workers Behind The Lines
ARE NAMED CANARY GIRLS

The Y. NJ. c. A has play Lady"
in France She is the woman who
leads the recreation for munition
workers behind the lines.
So stern has been the demand made
upon women of France that women
in this country were asked by the
French Government to come and help
them in teaching the women of
France to smile again. 1t was not an
easy thing to do. For three years
there had been no JOY in the lives
of these women, some of them were
refugees and had lost everything in
the war-some were separated from
their families, others had the be-
reayement of men killed in battle.
In spite of all the hopelessness of
the future as some of these women
saw it, with tired eyes, the Y. NJ. C.
A. came with recreation buildings,
social rooms, and big open spaces
given them by the French Govern
ment-that women could play. Every
one of these foyers or. social
rooms have bright curtains, deep
easy chairs, and all the homely ne
ironing boards ana sewing machines.
All the new magazines from England
and America and the few little ones
published in France are there with
reading and writing tables.
These centers have gradually turn
IL l. -.
are not at work Entertainments are
given these Hundreds of women
working in factories making TINT"
known the world over as Canary
Girls" came to these centers every
day. There is something very visit
full about their bravery. The work
they do ruins their hair and turns the
skin yellow Perhaps only women
could understand what it means to a
girl TO sacrifice her beauty for the
sake of freedom and the big ideal the
men she knows are fighting for.
Mo- long ago these Canary Girls"
got together in one of the munitions
centers and put on a Japanese Tab
leau-their pathetic little yellow faces
and dry struggling hair rather well
fitted in with the oriental costumes
they wore. They laughed and played
until nearly midnight and forgot how
tired they were.
The Y. w. c. A. has not only
brought to these girls their 'Play La
dy" recreational centers, but it has
also given them courses in English,
shorthand and dressmaking.
The I"Play Lady" has seen that
there are recreational fields and some
of the foyers have cafeterias for the
girls where they may get tea in the
afternoon. There are hundreds of
Y. w. c. A. women from America
bringing this indispensable comfort
to the women in France.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
CIVIC LEAGUE
TO REORGANIZE
President Issues Call for Meeting
Next Tuesday. Out Of Town
Speaker 10 be Present

The President of the Woman's Civic
League, Mrs. James c. Cresap, has
called n meeting of the league on
Tuesday. September the oath, at p.
m, at the Municipal Building.
All women are invited to be pres
ent, whether members of the league
or not, as the meeting will be one of
unusual interest to all women and
one of great Importance.
Mrs. Lycurgus Edward Uhler. of
Alexandria, Va. field secretary of the
National Florence Crittendon Mission
Ia War Necessity"-will speak at
this meeting. "As civic organiza-
tion. and as citizens of the town, es-
pecially during these days of great
stress. overshadowed by war and all
that comes in its wake, bringing
grave responsibilities on every woman"
said the president, eve should be be-
hind and further all things that will
help in the moral up-lift of our city.
our country and the protection of our
youth"
I'VE therefore. urge it upon all
women who are able to be present at
this meeting on Tuesday to hear Mrs.
Uhler speak on a subject so vitality
important TO present conditions"
Mrs Harrington, our Governors wife,
has promised 10 be present if possi-
BILE.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
EASTPORT BAPTISTS
HAVE SERVICE FLAG

On Sunday morning and afternoon
the congregation of the Eastport Bap-
fist Church will entertain twenty-five
sailors at dinner and supper in the
hall of the church.
Dinner will be served at IL: 80 and
supper at p. m. From to o'clock
there will be a musical program and
by the pastor, Rev. DR.. John
S. Sewers. who will receive the Serv-
ice Flag to be dedicated at the service.
There will be seven stars on the flag
for the following men who have gone
from the congregation to answer the
call to colors: w. T. Williams, A. p.
Williams, L. B. BRAND. Horace Bean,
Jesse Russell and Mr.. Hall.
A well-arranged program has been
prepared for the dedication service to
which the public is cordially invited.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
WHAT D. A. R. DOES
IN THE WAR WORK
Summary From Report Of Pub
icity Director Shows Wonder
full Work Of D. A. R. Women
ARE IN WAR ACTIVITIES

The National Society of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution,
through the War Relief Service Com
mittee Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, Chair
man; Mrs Albert S. Burleson. Vice
Chairman; Mrs. Thomas A. Edison,
Vice-Chairman and Mrs. Howard L.
Hodgkins. Secretary, has sent out the
following summary of war work ac-
tiyities accomplished by the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
The War Relief Service Committee
during the past year has issued and
distributed to the Chapters. 141.600
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bulletins on Wartime subjects, has
also distributed 3O.55O Pamphlets pub
-lished by other patriotic organizations
on special features of War-Work. The
Presiden-General, Mrs. Guernsey. and
the Chairman. Mrs. Scott, have also
sent inspiring letters on Wartime
subjects.
The Report of the Publicity Director
to Continental Congress was COM
piled from our Bulletin No "a a, re-
turned to the Publicity Director of the
Committee by the State Regents of A
States, and includes also reports from
The Orient, Honolulu and Cuba
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination on September 80,
1918, to secure eligibles from which
to make certification to fill vacancies
in the position of checker at 1882 to
$500 per diem in the Navy Yard and
at the Naval Operating Base at Nor
folk, Va, and vacancies in positions
requiring similar qualifications, as
they may occur in the United States
classified service in the city named,
or its vicinity, unless it is found to be
in the interest of the service to fill
any vacancy by reinstatement, trans
fer or promotion
Competitors will be examined in the
following subjects, which will have
the relative weights indicated:
Applicants must show that they
have grammar school education,
and must also show that for at least
one year they have been employed
in positions in which the principal
duties were checking material, in
voices, statements, orders, accounts,
estimates, etc.
Statements as to training and ex-
perience are accepted subject to YER
ification.
Applicants must submit to the ex-
aminer on the day of the examina-
ton their photographs, taken within
two years, securely pasted in the
space provided on the admission card
sent them after their applications
are filed. Tintypes, proofs, or group
photographs Will not be accepted.
Tbs examination is open to all male
citizens of the United States who meet
the requirements.
For application and examination
blank (Form 1870, address the sec
rotary of the board of civil service
examiners at the post Office, at Nor
folk, Va, or the District Secretary,
Fourth Civil Service District, Wash
ington, ID. G.
Applications must be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with the district sec7
rotary in time for him to arrange for
the examination.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
THE LIBERTY SING"
AT STATE ARMORY

Evry effort is being put forth by
the War Camp Community Service to
have the Liberty Sing" to be given in
the State Armory, Bladen street, Mon
day night, a great success.
Besides the Army Song Leader,
Mr.. j. Edward Bowler, who will be
here to put pep into the community
singing and give the patriotic and war
songs a '.go," Miss Elizabeth Gutman,
whose beautiful singing was SO much
enjoyed and appreciated here at the
series of dances given by the Cover
nor and Mrs Harrington, this sum-
mer at the executive Mansion, will
be here on Monday night, and will
give several vocal selections. The
announcement will delight Miss Gut
mans friends and admirers here.
Nobody can afford OF miss this COM
munity of Liberty Sing" Monday
night for the service men. 1t is an
inspiration in these war times to hear
these men sing the popular war
songs, and the patriotic tunes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
CHARLES FRANK
TAKEN TO BALTIMoDr

This afternoon Deputy Tina.
States Marshal A. J. Stinchcomb , ,o,
Charlie Frank, a white man ch.s sO'A
with bringing intoxicating liopor -, ssu
the five mile dry zone, to BaI,i,r ''.'0
for hearing before the United S, ,o'
District Commissioner, Supplee '''Ss
1t is the second offense Of N.
cused, and other offenses are inclns y,
in the present case to be bropgh, wv ~
fore the Commissioner at the heart
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20

THE WANT AID. Is THE LITTLE
BACON BRINGER THAT RARE
LY FAILS. TRY ONE IN THESE
COLUMNS. 1T WILL PAY YOU.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
THE WEATHER MAN
AS DAYLIGHT SAVER
Dark Mornings Expensive To
Housekeepers Who Must Break
Fast BY Lamplight
THE EQUINOX HERE

Has the Weather Man gone into the
daylight-saving business along with
some OF the rest? That is what some
people would like to know.
For the past several weeks there
have been an average of three 10 four
mornings each week when it has been
compulsory to use light TO dress by in
the mornings, to use light to cook by
and certainly to use light TO eat by.
This morning at S o'clock it was as
dark as it often is at 6 o'clock. Soon
there will be a coaloilless period, if it
continues to require lamps to light
everybody over the first three hours of
the day, as it has for the past several
days. Darkness has prevailed through
out today. and artificial light has been
necessary in all business places offices
and stores. This is said to be the sAu-
tumnal Equinox, when the sun crosses
the line for the winter season. 1t oc-
ours about September 20-21. Today
the day and night are equal. The sun
rose this morning (if there was any
sum at 6.57 and win set this evening
at 6.57.
This storm prevailing today really
had its beginning with loud clap OF
thunder Wednesday morning, followed
by sharp lightning and downpour
of rain. which lasted throughout the
day. Yesterday was clear, but another
thunderstorm broke about 2 o'clock
this morning and there seemed to be
a cloudburst between $50 and o'clock
this morning.
The Weather Man promises fair
weather tonight. with frost" and a
few other encouraging CD things in
the weather line
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-09-20
DIR. w. c. CLAUDE is
NOW ON DRAFT BOARD

DR. W. Clement Claude was today
named by Governor Harrington as
member of the Local Draft Board for.
Anne Arundel county. DR.. Claude.
WAS anDointed as medical member OF
the board. filling the vacancy created
bv the recent resignation of DR.. Wal
ton H. Hopkins who has been COM
missioned a captain in the medical
corps of the U. s. Army. The new
anpointtee has had considerable expe-
rience in line with his new duties.
He is a retired member of the old
Maryland National Guard having held
the rank of major in the old First
Infantry.