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The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
trict Of Columbia, Washington. August 2.
1913 SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
at the office Of the Secretary Of the Board Of
Commissioner. Room 5ll, District Building.
until O'Clock, p. m. August .. 1918. for re-
tubing and repairing two boilers at the Nc
kinley Manual Training School, at Rhode Is-
land ave. and Seventh street NV. Blank forms
Of proposal specifications and all necessary in
formation may be obtained from the Chief
Clerk. Engineer Department. Room q, Dis
trict Building. LOUIS BROwNLOw, JOHN
G. D. KNIGHT. W. GWYNN GARDINER.
Commissioner, d. @. au3S67Ss
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
FOR SALE-FURNITURE.

eREPlr eksR Furniture CREDIT fAaT
HOPwOOD'S Popular Price Furni-
ture and Stove Store. Sth & X Sts.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
trict OF Columbia. August Z, 1913 Sealed pro-
posals will be received at this Office. Room 5ll.
until O'Clock p. m. August 3. for furnishing
and delivering slate roofing and nails for use
Herewith. Specifications and forms of proposal
may be had upon application to Purchasing Of
fcer, D. C.. Room 20. District Building.
LOUIS BROwNLOw. JOHN G. D. KNIGHT,
W. GwYNN GARDINER. Commissioners.
d. O. aussI0
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
Lewe's Coiunbis-~A Nine o'css<i
Town.

Thursday and for the remainder .ois
the current week Charles Ray VII
be seen at Loew's Columbia in hse
new photoplay. "A Nina o'clccf
Town" .
The story deals with a young MAJ
who IL the son Of a merchant IN az
inlend city. He has advanced idsaf
regarding the management Of the
Emporium" which do not meet Witt
the approval Of his father. and ths
result Is q disagreement The younf
man goes to New York, meets WITH
sundry adventures and loses his pods
ton just as his father wires him ttn
come home and look after the store
He readily complies with this cout
mand and the Emporium" N trans:
formed. He employs q corset nods-
and things really happen after that.
He Is threatened by q woman and
her alleged husband who seek u
blackmaiI him and IN providentially
saved from disgrace. though tnno--
cent Of wrongdoing. There a comedy
in every foot Of the picture.
Beginning Sunday and all NEXT wsek
Douglas Fairbanks will be seen In q
new photoplay, Bound in Morocco."
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
GARAGE BUILDERS.

OUR CONCRETE GARAGE is HONESTLY
built. The low price Is due to standardiza-
ton Of formWork. Capacity one big car, 1886.
WILLIAM SERBY, III 18th NV NJ. 1881. aus III
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
PERSONALS.

THERE APPEARS TO BE A DISPOSITION
Of some good level headed men to neglect
what they consider . small business Of veration
and bother, more trouble than its worth to
sell mems worn clothing. shoes. etc, but not
with US We buy quick and pay hns prices
JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 6ls D. auslt
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
Promised Next Week

NationaI-aAmong Those Present"
Next weeks attraction at the Ma
tional Theater win be q new '-meIo-
dramatic comedy entitled Among
Those Present" which is scheduled
to open the season, at the Rnicker-
booker Theater. New York. two
weeks hence. The play 10 said TO
combine tense drama with social
satire and light comedy. Its story
concerns an effort on the part Of at
least two gentlemen OF distinction
to steal q valuable diamond neck
lace.
The unusually strong company
which will present the play is head
ed by Cyril Keightley and includes
such well known players as A. Z.
Anson, Hassard Short. william B.
Mack, Miss Julia Hay-a Washing
ton birl. by the way-Miss Lynn
Fontanne and Miss Mona Kingsley.
Poli's-fDoliy of the FoIlies-"
Seldom has q more notable cast
been assembled in a single play than
A. H. Woods has gathered for Dolly
of the Follies." the new farce by
Hilliard Booth. which Mr.. Woods
will present at the Poll Theater on
Sunday evening, August IL for an en-
gagement of one week. Practically
every player has been either starred
or featured on the legitimate stage
or in vaudeville, so that the produc-
ton has something Of the air of an
all-star revival First on the list Is
John Mason, who needs no introduc-
ton to playgoers. Hazel Dawn. who
returns to the legitimate stage in this
piece after an absence Of several
years. is well remembered for her mu-
sical comedy successes.
Walter Jones was featured last year
in 'Mary's Ankle" Homer Mason and
Marguerite Keeler are vaudeville
headlinersL Both Maude Eburne and
Harry Tighe are we'll known to play
goers. Mile. Thamara is q distin-
guished classical dancer. II is no
small achievement for an author to
have written a play adapted to SO
many varied talents.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, D. C.,
Washington. ID. c.. July 81. 1913 Sealed pro
posals will he received at this office, Room slI,
District Building. until O'Clock D. m, August
l6, 1913. for furnishing and delivering 2l5o rec
ord books for use in public schools specinca-
tions and form Of proposal may be obtained
from Purchasing Officer. d. c.. Room 20, Dis
trct Building. LOUIS BROwNLOw, John
G. D. KNIGHT. W. GwYNN GARDINER.
Commissioners, d. @ au2s5
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.

FURNIsHED ROOMs-SZ1 G ST. Ne; FOR
lady or Gentleman Call after p m. au6-5t
ONE LARGE sECOND-FLOOR ROOM AD-
io1ufng bath; vicinity Dupont Circle; com
fortsbly furnished Phone North sll- tu3l-tf
0YE LARGE BRIGHT SECOND FLOOR
, front roOm; well furnished; near bath. and
Ehin n block Of Dupont Circle. Phone
orfh a1l juSl-tf
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

OUR LIST OF SATISFIED GARAGE CON
crete" owners Is growing weekly. Your move
See Us now. WILLIAM sERBY, I'll 18th st.
NV. Main 8o4 aualt
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

DEPOT oUARTERMASTER's OFFICE. U.
8. A. Washington. D. @. Sealed proposals
will be received here until II a. m, August 20
1913. for cutting. making and trimming uniforms
for officers Of the army during the fiscal year
1919. Information on application.
au56Tsl5B
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

Judge J. K. n. Norton, special
commissioner. has sold to Arthur II.
Bryant. a big warehouse on the
north side OF King street east of
Union street.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
REAL ESTATE.
Careful Investments

OdI CT UI IIIVCSIIIICIII
OF money in First Deeds Of Trust First Mort
gages) on Washington. D. O, Real Estate al
Ways give the fun interest promised and the
return Of all the principle due. regardless Of
the varying incomes and values Of other securi-
tieS We have been successfully engaged IN
making these investments for our clients toT
mere than . quarter Of Q century. Invest
meuts. $50, 500 to s0oo. at 6 per cent now
ready for delivery. Large investments made.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

which the principal roles are assume
by Harry Morey and Betty Blyths
Far the last two days Of mart we<i
the attraction scheduled for the Gar
den is The Scandal Nongers." q tre
mendously vital study Of social con
diuons In this country.
The customary sbbreviated subjsch
and synchroni1ed orchestral sccorur
penments VIII complete each daily BIN,
Cesmos-'The Rising Ge.eratts.s
Two big headline attractions sf
the Cosmos Thester next week vii
present The Rising Generstion-
galaxy OF children In q wide line OF
specialties. and the Nat NaEarre
company, q famous European ar,
gregation In a mommoth variety aci
including musical numbers. dance,
specialties and sensational aero.
battles. Each Offering ranks high IN.
its own right as q topline attraction.
A standard bin Of vaudeville attrac.'
tions will support the leaders.
The Sunday performances. start.
ing at 3 p. m, will feature for the
last time the breezy bill Of the.
current week.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
For SALElSUBURBAN.

Wv TWosToRY AND CELLAR HOUSE;
Al modern improvements: large lot and large
uorcbes. Phone North lese between 10 a. m
and p m au7-G
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
Moore's strand-HA successfuI Ad-
venture.

venture.
Charming May Allison Is the pic
tured star in "A Successful Adven-
ture." the feature Of the bill at
Moore's Strand Theater the last
three days OF this week beginning
today. The story is one that COM
bines ingenious charm Of person
ality with the quaint DEVELOPMENTS
in the lives OF two brothers, one of
whom. a lifelong resident of the
South, had a daughter strongly
averse TO a family feud. The man.
ner in which she brought about re-
conciliation among the contending
factions OF her family forms the
crux OF a delightful comedy-drama.
Next week at the Strand will be
devoted to the screening OF Toys OF
Fate" the newest of the Nazimova
starring vehicles. The gifted Rus
sian artist is filmed IN the dual roles
OF a gypsy who deserted her hus-
band. the chief OF the tribe. and the
daughter Of that luckless soul. up
on whom the vengeance OF the faith
er is visited.
The features OF primary import
ance will. as usual. be supplement-
ed by short reel comedy and news
subjects and synchronized orches-
trail accompaniment.
Moorets Garden-ATempered Steel
When Moore's Garden Theater
throws open its doors to the public
next Monday. remodeled. renovated
and redecorated, IL will be recognized
at once as one OF the best appointed
theaters in the East and will offer a
bill commensurate with the increase
in convenience and comfort which the
new arrangement will represent
On Monday and Tuesday Of next
week the chief attraction at the GaI-
den will be Tempered Steel" the
newest in which the stellar role is
impersonated by Nine. Olga Petrova.
On Wednesday and Thursday the
bills major offering will be "Al
Man." q new Vitagraph subject In
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
LOST.
WANTED TO BUY.

mobile. city or suburban. and pay you highest
prices for ladies'. eentlemen's, children's dis
earded clothing. of al descriptions Address
postal OF phone. I wiz caE Z RICE, laR Tth
st. If5S
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

VIZ HAVE COUPLE OF SIX ROOM AND
basb brick houses near North Capitol, above
F1orid. ave, at the old prices. 5000 to $500
n III JOHNSON CO.. l2s H ST. NV. au7l3t
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
ACCESSORIES.

We make 1t a pleasure to serve the auto
owners. We know their needs and require
ments- There is almost nothing that we have
not anticipated. A store full of supplies Of all
kinds including Goodrich tires.
Central Auto Supply Co., Inc.
l0Q Pa. ave-, between 10Th A. llth ST NJ 4Ta
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

Mrs. Hattie H. Gates and others
have sold to the General Realty Com
pany. house and lot 2o3 South Royal
street.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
WANTED-REAL, ESTATE.

WINTED = ElGHT-ROOM HOUSE IN
northwest section; not over 5000; terms must
~ rsasonabls and possession given by August
n rms Address BOX 30. Herald office. aust
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

Daniel R. Evans has sold TO Law
renee NJ. MILAN a house and lot on
the west side OF Lee street between
Gibbon and Franklin streets.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08
AUTOMOBILES
Washington Auto Exchange
Automobiles, Tires, Accessories,
Repairs, Trucks, TraiIers, stor-
age. Taxis, Auto Glass, Ga
RACES, Batteries, Etc.
AUTOMOBILES.
MERCER AUTOMOBILE

D-D-FOUR-PASSENGE SPORTING CAR;
five wire wheels; SIX tires; car in perfect con-
dition; cost 1850. Call Mr.. CONROY, HamiI-
ton Hotel. or Main $50. Branch Ills.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

Edward Javins has sold to George
r. Nails Ave houses. II, 20. 1sl, ISS
and 735 South Fairfax street.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-08

Isadore CAN'T. Fleming Woodward,
James H. Baker.
The Washington times., 1918-05-01
SAAIIIIES SENT BACK
FOR RECONSTRUCTION

General PerHhing has sent back 10
soldiers 70 receive treatment in re-
construction hospitals in this coun-
try. according 70 a statement BY
LieutenHnt Colonel Billings. N. r. C..
ln charge of that section OF the med
ical department, here today.
The Washington times., 1918-05-01
EDITOR OF C. v. i.
PAPER TO Be GIRL
FOR FIRST TIME

FER the frst time in the history OF
George washington University. a girl
Sc to edit the Hatchet, weekly stu
dent publication
The girl editor is Miss Margaret
Prentiss. who has been selected for
the position by the student council
Miss Prentiss will enter upon her du-
ties as editor-in chief next fall Two
assistant editors will be selected by
the student council within a few
weeks
Miss Fre1tiss Is a member OF the Pi
Besl ~ @ rority. the Sphinx Honor
Eocisty. tae Woman's University Club.
and the art society. She was vice
president Of her class in 1916, and was
a member OF the George Washington
University Players in the following
year. Last year she was associate
editor OF the Cherry Tree. student
year book. She won the Sigma
Kappa prize in freshman English in
1915. Miss Prentiss is a graduate Of
the Journalism course at the univer-
Eity. and has done practical repor-
torial work on a local newspaper. She
has contributed to the Hatchet since
her freshman year.
The Washington times., 1918-05-01
STORES ABOLISH
ALL DISCOUNTS
TOBUYERS TODAY

The ending Of discounts OF every
character save those 20 employees
takes effect today by ruling OF the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Association.
The members OF the association state
that the practice Of giving discounts
70 members o Z certain organizations
and associations had Just grown" in
Washington, and that the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association. real
izing the unfairueSs, Is taking the lead
IN sbollshi1E IT,
The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association believes this rule 10 be the
ultimate in principle and fair dealing"
says a statement There must be one
price to all. and that Is not possible
where any part OF the buying public Is
allowed a preferential discount
Business must serve all Of tee pub
&c alike. There can be no discrimi-
nation for any reason. One dollar must
be a. good and have tho same pur-
chasing power as another, regardless OF
whether one may happen TO be affiliated
with an Organization"
The Washington times., 1918-05-01
BAKER EXPECTED
TO ASK FOR ARMY
OF F3,OOO,0OOMEN

Secretary OF War Baker Is expected
20 ask Congress for legislation which
viii bring the army up to about
100000 men when he appears before
the House and Senate Military Com
mittees to present the army expansion
plan which he has been considering
since his return from France. He has
90 far refused to give out figures.
The estimates and plans he pre-
.sents will be stamped with the ap-
proval OF the Administration. the
President and Cabinet having sane
toned them.
VIII Lose No Tine.
Once the House Military Committee
gets Nr. Bakers figures. it will lose
no time in reporting the army appro-
priation bill Congress every day is
getting more anxious 10 put an en-
iarred army program through. This
ls indicated not only by the introduce
tion IN the Senate OF several bills to
inerease the forces, but by the speech
OF Senator Poindexter, saying Con-
Eress ought to act without waiting
gor the Secretary OF War.
While there has been no doubt about
Il in the minds OF most public men
United States Is to be the great re-
here FOR weeks and months that the
serve force IN this war, which will
be drawn on TO make good the losses
tn France, and whose troops will soon
er or later guarantee the allies that
final preponderance OF power which
will insure the defeat OF the German
military adtocracy, this is made plain
er than ever by the recent war re-
Views from the experts OF the War
Department. The recent statement
that this country must fiji the gaps
IN Europe 10 equivalent TO saying this.
Congress FaTorH Action.
Congress a year ago went at the
passage OF the draft law haltingly,
but there has been a wonderful change
IN temper since then. The changed
temper Of the American people is
strongly reflected In both houses.
This Is 30 far true that not only
will there be no serious opposition to
raising the army to 5000. 600 but Con-
Eress would raise II to 100000 or.
100000 if the Administration would
say Il was necessary. In fact, there
Is q strong feeling in Congress that
n America were TO serve notice that
she had set out to raise an army two
or three millions larger than the
present one Il would have a pro
foundiy helpful moral influence at
this time and tend greatly to discon-
cert the central powers. The debate
on the army appropriation bill prom
ises 10 bring out strong demands In
both bodies for the most energetic
prosecution OF war preparations by
this country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
MERCHANT WIFE
GREW DEsPONDENT
seTanlac Has Made Well W0m-
an Of Me-" She Says-Gained
Twelve Pounds-Trouble Dis
appears. n.zs6s!s&sass

AFTER had spent hundreds Of dol
lars for treatments and medicine. and
had gone down hill for three years I'M
il I had hardly enough strength left
to stand alone, 1 began taking Tanlac
and have gained twelve pounds and
feel like new woman is the state
ment made some time ago by Mrs.
Leona Perkins, wife Of a leading gro
Gerry merchant, living at 200 Bowman
Avenue, Vicksburg, Miss.
indigestion, rheumatism and other
troubles had preyed on my system I'M
til was stripped Of about all my
vitality and strength. My stomach
was SO weak I couldn't digest any
thing. The rheumatic pains were SO
severe that It seemed like torture.
was terribly respondent over my con-
dition and was So nervous I couldn't
sleep.
"Tanlac has made a well woman OF
me. began to feel better right from
the start. I have taken three bottles
am twelve pounds heavier, can eat
anything ! want, the rheumatism Is
entirely gone. sleep like a log and get
up feeling fine can do my house.
work when I want to and even help
some in the store"
Tanlac is sold by The Crystal Phar-
macy. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
Health Authorities Alarmed
At Increasing Death Rate
From Kidney Diseases
Sixty Per Cent of Neglect

In our pursuit OF the mighty dollar,
we often are absorbed in the topics
Of the day, pleasure, etc. to stop and
consider our health. Stop now-think
kidney diseases caused 100, 900
deaths last year. Are you going to be
included in this years toll7 Why, you
will exclaim do so many die; why
are the health authorities 50 concerned
the answer is. we bolt down our food,
take no exercise, neglect our sleep and
otherwise subject our system to all
sorts Of abuse. Is 1t any wonder then
the kidneys become diseased and fail
in their duties of poison elimination?
Poisons are constantly being created
in our bodies and If the kidneys fail
to carry them off they are absorbed by
the blood causing Ill health and mis-
cry in the form Of headaches. back
aches. tired feeling, Indigestion, etc.
You may avoid considerable suffer-
ing II you heed natures warnings and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
OVERWORkED MAN
Couldn't Get Man to Fill His Place.
Had to Keep On. How He Did Ii.

Saratoga, Gait am an engineer
and overworked SO I could not sleep.
was tired all the time. could not
get a man to I'LL my place, SO had to
keep on working. My druggist asked
me to try vinol and it built me up
and strengthened me go feel fine
and sleep all rigtt."-Isaac w. Brad
ford.
There Is no secret about vinol. It
owes it's success in such cases to beef
and cod liver peptones, iron and man
ganese peptonates, and glycerophos-
pilates. the greatest body building and
strength creating tonics.
We strongly recommend Who'll
Whites Pharmacy, Balkcom Drug
Co., and druggists everywhere.
p. S.-For itching, burning skin try
Saxo1 Salve. Money back II it Tails.
ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11

seed. But I may say that I think
crops are good throughout the state.
In spite of the fact that labor mas
been a problem.
"One thing that have noted with
some qualification is that men who
have left the farms, thinking to make
more money in the cities, are, in many
instances, finding themselves unified
for the work they have undertaken,
and are going back to their work on
the rural districts.
I'VE are making a strong campaign
to raise winter grain, such as oats.
rye and barley. And several thousand
acres Of winter wheat will be planted
in the northern belt. Of a selected vari-
ETY. OF seed.
"A flour mill is 10 be built by bust
ness interests in Mariana with a ca
pacity OF twenty Ave barrels per day
Mr.. McQuarrie spent yesterday in
the city as the guest of his daughter.
Mrs. D. C.. Thompson, en- route from
attending the convention of the
extension department Of the United
States.
Mr.. McQuarrie left last night for
De Funiak, where he will spend a day,
before going to Gainesville. He had
intended to visit Marianne, to be
present at the meeting Of the Florida
State Swine Growers Association, but
said that he understood that the meet
ing has been deferred, owing to the in
f1uenza situation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11

attend the reunion. as the situation
OF the capital city makes it convenient
to the members OF he First Brigade.
The reunion will be featured by cleo
ton OF officers for the ensuing year.
and other business of equal fmpor-
lance will come before the conven-
ton. The invitation which has been
issued to the Veterans by the Boost
ers' Club Of Tallahassee. has been sec
onded by Governor Sioney ]. Cats, ana
many honors will be paid the veterans.
H. H. Duncan. major general COM
manding, and H. j. Peter, adjutant
general and chief Of stan, have been
sent out general orders to all Confed-
crate Veterans In the state, urging
their attendance at the reunion, for
which very elaborae program has
been prepared.
Reduced railroad rates have been SCI
cured for the occasion, and a SUFFICIENT
number Of Identification certificates
have been issued, emitting the holder
to purchase round trip ticket at the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11

assist the kidneys. Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Remedy is reliable
preparation made from herbs and 9TH
er beneficial ingredients that has been
used with excellent results for so
years. It assists the kidneys in their
important duties, strengthens and
helps repair the wasted tissues. 1t Is
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ands Of homes. Read what this CRATE
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II wish to say that your remedies
have been used in our family for about
fifteen years We are never without
a bottle of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Remedy in our home, and It
has saved many doctors bill. It is
a wonderful medicine for all diseases
of the kidneys and lver."-F1orence E..
Schmidt, r. F. D. No. 1, Dunkirk, O..
Sold by leading druggists every
where. Sample sent on receipt Of ten
cents. Warmers Safe Remedies Co..
Dept -, Rochester N. z. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
MRS. HAROLD r. RACE
DIED LAST NleH-

Mrs. Angelo Race, wife Of Ha,,,
Race, and daughter OF Mr.. and Nh,
Frank Bond. expired at her hons
414 w. Government street, Thursas,
night at 10:30. after short illness
Deceased is survived by deyots,
husband. two children, father an
mother, three sisters and one brothr
She was % years old. Funeral ss,
vices will be conducted from her ma,
ents home. Gil e. Belmont strss,
Friday afternoon. Interment will be i
st. Michaels cemetery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-10-11
'LAUNDRIES START
LIMITED SERVICp

Pensacolians who did not take t,,,.
linen to the laundries early this was,
are expected to increase the SALES :,
collars and shirts Saturday night y.
Pnsacola laundries have ISSUED = At ,Uf
tice that nothing but nat wo-l, Wy, nv
be accepted for the balance OF -.
week. This is because OF shortav. " '.
help and men who counted on a ws.S
end rush at the laundries to pren...
for Sunday best will not get serr.
under the new ruling. The hmr".
laundry will move into their ns,'
quarters next week. and conseupsn,,.
will not be able to accept any wo.s
after Saturday until established =.
their new home.