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The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
sly Shots at the Solsns.
BY THE OBSERVES.

Senator Warren wears q powerful
red necktie for q man who Is soon
to retire from public life. eve i'm
plore the compositor not to set this
''nightis." We had one do It Just
ONCE0
Congressman Davis wants a pub
lie building at Fairbault, Minnesota.
What dye think of that?
And Congressman Park wants an
Increase granted for the construction
of a public building at Moultrie, Ala
bama. What dye think Of that, too?
Mr.. Foster Of the house says the
city here should sell its own coal.
Why not ice, too? Some cities are
doing both Why not ours?
Much to the pleasure of some mem
bers, before they go home, the farm
furlough bill has become a law. It's
up to the War Department now to
carry 1t out
Senator Gore has received much
commentator for his efforts to boost
the wheat price. Raisers indorse 1t,
more than do bread winners and
bread users. There is a distinction
between the latter Glasses. No win
ner can also afford to use II.
We might ask Secretary Daniels II
he has a little "recalcitrant' officer
in the navy. A bill by Ben Tillman
will give the secretary a way to get
rid Of such an officer. What have
previous secretaries done with such
officers?
Four separate Investigations are
pending on the basis of what Tom
Helfiin said about German money be-
ing used in Congress. One each by
Congressman Britten Stephens, of
Mississippi, Norton and Doolittle. We
expect they'll "doolittle'' with any of
them.
Ray Loonis, who assists Bill
Whelan in the document bazaar of
the house, prepares a monthly COM
pendulum Of information on measures.
which We thank him for with all our
heart
One newspaper man wrote home
that efforts were being made to COM
plete the historical freeze" in the
Capitol rotunda. He might have been
right about It, upon certain occasions.
In spite Of the very apparent fact
that Bohemians are as loyal q class
as we have, some Of our public off,
cials are doing much to make life
miserable for them. because they are
technically "alien enemies" This is
a spiteful thing and not at all sug-
gestive Of true Americanism.
Adding an hour of sunlight to our
days-as one observing Congressman
said-"does not detract from our
supply Of moonshine." Hurry up,
Mr.. Sheppard. lead your flock Of pro-
hibitionists this way.
. Massachusetts, added to the roll OF
dry amendment states. The Puritan
spirit certainly predominated there
to the surprise OF wet leaders who
counted on q victory for their cause.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
GRAFT CRIES OPPOSE
HYDRO scheme BILL
Republicans Hul Invectiye in De-
bate. but Bill Passes.

Amid Republican cries OF graft"
and scandal" the House yesterday
afternoon took another step toward
development OF the Muscle Shoals.
Ala, rapids for hydro-eIectric pur-
poses.
A bill was passed. lS to 10. after
heated debate. authorizing the con-
demnation Of land where nitrate COM
pounds for explosives may be manu-
factured. Representative Longworth,
Of Ohio: Frear. OF Wisconsin. and
Focht, Of Pennsylvania, charged that
the measure concealed a Sl25.OOO O01'
grab" for private water-power in
terests near Muscle Shoals.
Alabama and Tennessee members
hotly replied that the bill had been
prepared in consultation with the
highest authorities OF the War De-
partment They declared Il would end
this country's dependence on the
Chilean nitrate supply.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
HOME RIFLES
ASK SENATORS
TO ARM THEM
Plead for Supply Of Guns at
Subcommittee Hearing
Requested.

A subeommittee Of the Senate Mill
tary Affairs COMMITTEES Of the Senate
held hearing yesterday afternoon on
a pending bill to provide for the
formation Of q new District National
Guard. ofncers Of the Home Defense
League, besides members of the regi-
mental stan Of the Home Rifles. were
summoned to give evidence.
This subcommittee was composed Of
Senator wadsworth, chairman; sena-
tor McKenar. Of Tennessee. and
Senator Kirby, Of Arkansas
Complain Of Delay.
The meeting was In response to the
assertion By Lieut.. Col z. p. Hazle-
on OF the regimentaI stan Of the
Home Rifles, that they had been un-
Department, and had been compelled
to drill with guns furnished to the
High school Cadets.
william Phelps Emo, director Of the
Home Defense League, submitted a
written statement to the subcommit-
tee in part as follows:
L am here today at your request
in my official capacity as director of
the Home Defense League, an or
ganization composed OF 4,5O0 loyal
American citizens OF the District as
signed 10 duty as follows: About
1.s0o In the eleven police precinct d.
visions; 400 in the rife division; so
IN the motor division; 75-in the medi-
cal division. and go in the Volunteer
Guard or colored division
This league was organized May 10,
ls17, at the request Of the Conmis-
sioners of the District. Col N. A.
Winter was elected head of the Home
Defense League Rifles by the Com
unissioners before took charge of the
Home Defense League. and with great
skill, perseverance, expense. labor and
patriotism, extending over q period
OF nearly one year. he has enlisted
between 1000 and 5000 men in the
Hies--now in various degrees of
traintng-for the protection OF life
and property within the District
OHteOme UReertaIn.
''Ehe uncertainty as to the outcome
of this special legislation is weaken
ing the morale of the Home Rifles.
and is in fact reflecting on the whole
oEganiEatIon Of the league. This
should not be-"
others who testified at the hearing
were Col. ]. Mel. Carter. U. 8. r. c..
the officer in charge of the militia
division OF the War Department;
Lieut.. Col E P. Hazleton, Mai. Stir
ling Kerr. Maj. Fred S. Hodgson. and
Capt. Alpheus Winter, all Of the regi-
mental staff of the Home Rifles, be-
sides Capt. Herbert T. James, OF Com
pany H OF that organization.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
TELL YOUR WIFE
cORNS LIFT OFF
Doesn't hurt a bit to lift corns
or cslIuses of with
fingers


Not a twinge OF pain or soreness
before applying. or afterwards. This
may sound like a dream TO ooIu-
pestered men and women who have
been cutting. Ming and Wesring
torturousN plssters. Yes: corns ~,
out and oalluses peel OF as n by
magic. says this Cincinnati authority
A quarter ounce OF freezone costs
but q few cents at any dEIg storc
Apply a few drops directly upon your
tender corn or calius. and instantly
the soreness disappears; then shortly
the corn or callus will be 20 loose
that Il lifts on.
Freezone dries Instantly. II doesn't
eat out the corn cor csllus. but Just
shrfvels II up 50 Il lifts away with
out even irritating the surrounding
skin. Women should keep Il on the
dresser and never let q corn or callus
ache twice.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
CONDUIT ROAD WILL
RAISE WAR GARDENS
Citizens Pledge Support to Food
Administration Plans.

War gardening is going to be the
most popular pastime IN the vicinity
Of Conduit Road this summer accord
ing to expressions of members Of the
Citizens Association of that section
at their last nights meeting held
at St David's Parish Hall.
Mr.. Cameron, OF the war garden
committee of the Council of National
Defense explained to the citizens the
great importance OF increased food
production during the coming year,
and how every family could render
invaluable assistance to this country
by producing their own food supply
at home A garden club was formed
with DR.. Grandfield as president, and
SIS was donated by the association to
carry on this work.
Government ownership Of the Po-
tomac Electric Company, Washing
ton Gas Light Company, and Of the
two stIeet railways was indorsed.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05

prano to prove equal to the test Of
satisfying completely and thrilling
huge audiences that had come pre-
pared to listen to an artist that had
been hailed as the greatest coloratura
soprano of her day.
At the Newark, N. J., music festival
last May 2, and two nights later at the
Ann Arbor. Mich, festival, Lucy
Gates substituted for Galli-Curci and
held her own in such convincing fash
ion that her audience showed no
trace Of disappointment.
At the concert Of the Symphony So
ciety. Miss Gates will sing two OF the
uost successful coloratura arias in
nr repertory: BELL Song from
'.akme" by Delibes (Which CALI
rel was to have sung, and Una
.ce POGO IA from Rossinrs Bar
r of Seville"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Thrice Married, Makes
Fourth Venture at 66,
But First d. c. License

This u the first time I ever got q
license In Washington" said John n.
Lake. resident Of Front Royal. Va.
to Col. W. A. Kroll yesterday at the
marriage license counter. -a-S 80
''How many have you had before7"
asked Col KrolL This is my fourth
venture" answered Mr.. Lake, who
gave his age a. es. s"All the other
licenses I got back at my home town
Front Royal"
The party Of the second part named
In the license is Miss Allie Lee No
Cuen. also of Front Royal. and she
Is - years Of age. Rev. John 7.
Briggs is named as officiating clergy
man
Mr.. Lake told Col. Kroll that his
hrst venture on the uncharted sea OF
matrimony occurred when he was q
years Of age. There are no children.
Mr.. Lake said, by his other marriages.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Y. W. c. A. TO GIVE
SUNNY SOUTH PARTY

Girls from the sunny South" are
to be given a party at the Y. W.
c. A. headquarters, Fourteenth and
@ streets northwest, this evening
at 1880 o'clock. The program ar
ranged will be OF real interest TO
the girls from Dixie, It is explained.
1nasmuch as women from all parts
Of the United States are included
in the membership of the Y. W.
c. A. the organization has planned
entertainments for the members
from the various sections of the
county, giving them q better op-
portunity 70 become Acquainted.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
SPEAKERS To URGE
help FOR Farmers,
Women's Federated Council Will
Enlist Members for Land Army.

Miss Viola Smith. assistant di-
rector of the U. s. Employment
Service. and Miss Maud z. Minor,
chairman of the woman's committee.
or the Training Camp Activities
Commission, will address the meet
ing of the Women's Federated
Council on Employment, in the
board room of the District Build
ing. today at o'clock.
Mrs. Henry T. Rainer, chairman
OF the vocational guidance and in
dustrial education committee of the
Women's Federated Council, will
tell of the need for recruits to the
Women's Land Army of America, and
VIII point out the difference in its
scope of duties from the woman's
Army OF Efficiency.
Everybody in Washington is in
Vited
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
90, 600 RED CROSS
GIVERS D. c. 1918 AIM

Four hundred thousand Red Cross
subscribers in Washington Is the goal
for the 1918 Red Cross Campaign,
which is to open May 20 and continue
to May q, Chairman Henry B. F.
Mcfarland. of the executive COM
mittee of the District Chapter Red
Cross Finance committee, announced
yesterday. !
Mr.. Macfariand said the executive
committee expects the cooperation of
every resident of Washington,
whether temporary or permanent.
and that those who nave ties else
where should give at least a part OF
their Red Cross contribution here
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
KEYSTONE STATE
SOCIETY ENTRTAINS
Pennsylvania Consressmen Hosts to
Newcomers from Their Districts.

Representatives In Congress from
Pennsylvania acted as hosts at the
grand patriotic rally OF the Penn
sylvania Society at the @. A. r. Hall.
last night. held especially for the
benefit of the newcomers to WASH
ington and the lonesome" war
workers from Pennsylvania.
Col. s. r. Strattan, president of the
society, delivered a short address Of
welcome in which he told newcomers
that the society in the District would
attempt to bring Pennsylvania atmo-
sphere to Washington and give the
visitors from that State a homelike
feeling.
A rousing reception was given to the
keystone State" boys in khaki and
navy blue Light refreshments were
served during the social hour which
followed regular business.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
SUBSTITUTE SOPRANO
FOR GALLI.CURCI
Lucy Gates. Soloist with New York
Symphony Today.

Following the receipt Of a telegram
from Nine. Calli-Curei's manager
that the soprano would be unable to
fulfill her engagement with the Sym
phony Society Of New York In the
Belasco Theater today because she
was suffering from two liberated
teeth, the management has secured
in her place Miss Lucy Gates, the
American coloratura soprano.
This will not be the first time that
Miss Gates has been called In at a
moments notice to sing in place Of
Calli-Gurci, nor will It be a new ex-
perisnce for the plucky American So
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
ART CLUB DANCES
ARE POSTPONED

The Board OF Managers OF the Arts
Club. 2ol7 ! street, announced yester-
day that owing to the death Of the
clubs resident manager, Mrs. McBIair.
who died last Wednesday. the usual
Saturday evening dances in vogue
there throughout the winter will be
temporarily abandoned. Later on, II
was said. they will be resumed Men
In uniform were the particular patrons
OF these weekly events. and the house
was thrown open to Uncle Sans
fighters.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Sunday Ball "Home Rule"
Passes N. Y. State Senate

Albany. n. Y, April L-By a vote OF
g TO q the State senate today passed
the bill OF Senator Robert r. Law
son, Republican. Of Brooklyn. giving
localities home rule on the Question
Of Sunday baseball. The bill stin has
to pass the assembly before il can
go TO the governor for his signature.
1t seems doubtful Of passage in the
assembly.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
NTERNED GERMANS MOVED.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April Alive
hundred and twenty seamen OF the
German vessels Cormoran and Geief,
who were !nterned at Fort Douglas,
Utah, have reached the war prison
camp at Fort Mcpherson, Ga, off,
cials permitted 1t to be announced.
Moving of the prisoners was guarded
with secrecy.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Why Spring Brings Out
Frecklss and Eruptions

The sudden appearance Of frecklcs
slight eruptions or fine lines at thig
season Is attributed by scientists t'
the "actinic ray" which Is UNUSUAL
active during the spring month
Where the skin is so affected by thI
influence, II one will procure an oUnC
of common mercoliZed wax at an
drug store. apply little of it befor'
retiring, like cold cream. she can
easily overcome the trouble. When
the wax Is washed on next morning,
minute fia<y skin particles come with
II. The entire outer cuticle Is re-
moved in this way in a week or two,
with all its defects.
No bleach could so effectually re-
move freckles or blemishes. The
new surface is smooth, clear, fresh
looking. No pain or inconvenience
accompanies this simple treatment
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Lord Wellesley Leaves Texas.

Fort Worth. Tex. April L-Lord
George Wellesley and family have left
here for New York. He Is the grand
son Of the Duke Of Wellington and.
with the rank Of lieutenant colonel.
has been in command OF one OF the
wings Of the Royal Flying Corps
stationed here all winter.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
BELGIANS DECORATE
GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING

Gen John J. Pershing in com
mand Of the American forces in
France, has been awarded the Grand
Gross Of the Order of leopold. the
highest order Belgium can bestow.
Col Boyd. military atache of the
American Embassy in Paris, has
been given the cross OF officers Of
the same order. King Albert, of
Belgium, awarded the order and the
Belgian War Cross to tins American
Officers in person.
News Of the awarding of the
decorations was received by the
Belgian Legation here last night
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Portland Eliminates
German Street Names;
Honors Allies Heroes

Portland. Ore, April t-Names Of
six streets In an addition laid out here
ty German property owner will be
changed. according to an announce
ment by city officials. Frederick
street will become Haig street. Karl
win be changed to Pershins. Rhine to
Foch. Frankfort to Albert (for the
King Of Belsium). Rhone to Joffre
and Bismarck to Emmanuel Gin honor
Of the King OF Italy,.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
WILL HAVE WOMEN JURORS.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. April L-Here-
after women will act with men as
jurors in the town OF Poughkeepsie.
in which Vassar College is located.
John F. Hoppe. Justice OF the peace.
announced that In drawing Jurors in
all civil and criminal cases he will
see that as many women as men were
called to serve.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Bag Factory Strikers
In St. Louis Return

ST. Louis. Mo-. April L-Approxi-
mately 1000 employees OF the Berlis
Sag Co. and the Chase Bag Co. have
returned to work after being on strike
since March %. No formal agreement
Of settlement was announced. The
men asked union recognition and the
eight-hour daY.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Hiker.' Club Plans Outing.

are to go on an outing this after
noon. starting from the Pan-Amer-
lean Building at 4:45' o'clock. The
jaunt is to be taken under the au-
spices OF the Hikers' Club Of tlE
association
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Navy Employees Admit
Cheating In Purchases

New York, April l-Edward Eli Of
the commissary Department. and
George Goodman, yeoman, both
pleaded guiity today 10 the charge
Of having aided produce merchants to
defrsud the government They are
alleged TO have admitted they re-
eeiyed 5000 A. . bonus for not ac-
egrately ehecking up the goods de-
livered.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05

-N~ AA -
ch ants say: EIaeSpA
Advertising is SISI(R@
al right for NulH1m
Jones or Smith, YEN
but not for me. n.y.
Ny business rs peculiar, differ
snt-" not realizing that
they are stating the strongest
possible reason for advertising.
The pecuiarities of a business
are is only advertising points.
No one would advertise the
obvious. 1t is the different"
the peculiar" in any business
that makes It adverisable.
It Is because your business is
peculiar and different that ad-
Vertising will pay you.
Advertise your pecuharities.
Demonstrate to the public
wherein. your peculiar and DIFF
ferent stock, prices. methods,
are 10 their interest.
By insisting on this point IN
their advertising. the success of
] ohm Wanamaker. Marshall
Field. and others, was built.
The advertising columns of
The Herald put you IN touch
with over $4,000 families of
Washington every day. We can
supply you copy and ilfustra-
hons that VIII State your prop
osidon coayncinsly. mtelli-
gently.
Phone Main $500 now for
an appointment with one Of our
Advertising SoicitoEs.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
GERMAN EDITOR INDICTED.

Sioux Falls, s. D.. April 4.-Conrad
Kornemann. editor of the "Deutscher
Herold." a German language weekly
newspaper. has been indicted by a
Federal grand jury on a charge OF
violation Of the espionage act.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Heavy Penalty for Sedition.

Lincoln, Neb., April 4.-The House
OF the Nebraska Legislature has
passed bin 20 prevent sedition. The
measure. which now goes to the Sem
ate. provides maximum penalty OF
twenty years IN prison and a fine OF
10000 for persons convicted Of violat-
Ing The act
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05
Advertising Talks.
(For Advertiser and Reader.)

Some m eT-
c h a ntS say:
Advertising IS
al rig ht for
Jones or Smith,
but not for me.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-05

. Massachusetts, added to the roll OF
dry amendment states. The Puritan
spirit certainly predominated there
to the surprise OF wet leaders who
counted on q victory for their cause.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-15
GERMAN WOMEN
URGE CHANGES IN
ARMISTICE TERMS
CONTINUED From Page One


the terms of the armistice are not
changed We need the rolling stock
OF the railways 90 bring food from
the farms 90 the cities n will be
impossible 90 feed the soldiers of q lc
occupying armies u we cannot get
large amounts Ot food from overseas.
The women and children AN the worll
over have been the innocent suf r-
ers of this terrible war. but nowhere
more than Zoo Germany Let D. boz
Through YOU madam. a. i.plOre
our sisters i'm thc United states ot
America who are mothers Ike our
selves. go ask their government and
tho allied governments tO change the
terms OF the armistcc so that the
long suffering oft The women and
children of Germany may not end boz
uuspeikdhlo disaster
For the National Council OF Woo
men of Germany
lSlgnodI "Coruud Baoumcr Alice
Solomau
THE message t0 Miss Addams fol-
lows.
IOy November l3. lHlN.
"TU Jane Addams. Hun House.
Chicago
German women. iorcseoiug entire
fam.shmeut and mutny for their
country urge their American sisters
Go ufcrJrla rclicf ot truce conditions
terms OF blockade. wagons locomo-
uy,s We are Jll free voters of %
free republic now, greeting YOU hear
lilly
tSignedl Anita Augsburg
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-15
Sore Throat, Colds
Quickly Relieved Ry HausHn's
Wizard oil

Hamlin's Wizard Oil is a simple
and effective treatment for sore
throat and ohcs, colds Used as 4
garglt Tor sore throat Il brings qut-k
relief Rubbed on the eheS; II viii
often loosen up a hard. dep seated
cold 20 one night
How often sprains, bruises. cuts
and burns occur IN every family. as
vel as little troubles like earache.
toothache, cold sores. cankcr sores
Stii neck and tired aching feet
Soothing, healing Wizard Oil will al
ways bring quick relief
Oct Il from druggists for 20 cents
II not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
Evcr y consupated or have sirk
headache lust try Wizard I'VE
Whips pleasant little pink pi!l. so
cents Guaranteed
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-15
NINE PROTESTANT
BODIES PLAN To
DISCUSS A UNION
PEESBNTERIANS EXTEND INV.
rAIION FOR MEETING IN
DEtENlBEI.

NEW YORK. Nov Repre-
eufatiyes OF nine protc ant denomi-
uaious have accepted 900 invitation
"t Presbyterian churches 100 the
United States oi Amcu. 90 meet In
Philadelphia necember 8 Co o. 10
consider O. proposal ol the presby-
terrain general assembly Tor organic
union o. The Evangelist. churches in
America it.was announced here to-
night
The plan as presented Tor discus
.ou calls Ton Ju nterd.uominatioual
committee to work Out o plan tor
maxine one federal church our OF
Hs-e denominations
The denominations which will be
represented gt the Conference are the
Presbyterian church BOO rbe United
States ui America Protestant Episro-
a' church u the United States. Re-.
formed church u the United states.
ufed PRESBYTERIAN churches OF
NDrth America Methodist Episcopal
hurH congregational churches.
Disciples OF Christ Evangelical synod
ut Nauu America and Noraytan
church Iu America
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-15
VIM EXPLOSION BLOWS
~ 4 TRENCH TRNMIEE

Us Associated Pres.
PARIS NlI % UHayasI
IH. French f.HHIpr pay0t
which 800. I.Ue used t0 sweep
mIH. Ia.i Uy flo TURKS BOB the
; eHf OFF h'suHlfeffa the
Torn arm ul fh. Neli-
''ffHr..n H blown up today
0f '.. explosion of one 0f ths
u...r Pour HIinr we're killed
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-11-15


'IE IH subject iO these taxes prot
..- which though arising from cone
.i'tI. entered into during Ihr war
'i.0A. N.NIl. uud.i existing r'Eult-
IONS. technically he profits 0c 1919
.Ha H'. profits of 1918
seems iu provide with the DIim-
..'' i'' ihr calendar year 1919
.N' Nai ana eNces, proiiis taxes.
TOT H.iI,.'h. revenue from cor-
'"'..I0H and individual. income take.
.|p...t'.' I' Ih' calendar year 1919
.'. 'Nin s4.N'n,uoo.oU0
N...I ..'Nt necessity of adequate
'''' .-.'H- Tor amortization. cons'r-
.'..'' valuation OI inventories. and
Do a.''.'''Nm'nl 1i ih' minimum iu-
ONO. WHICH shall ho exempted. as
Ipp.''l toward amy excess profits
aA.-. Nl N.No'u .dId
should b'i'tminc IdN Basis.
cannot 'F"I.NmpuasizD ODE im-
'''.ah'. .I determining now the
''-l- OF taxation which VIII apply Co
h' calendar year 1919 H- WpIl a7 Co
t' calendar year 1915 Business
.nd industry ana individual uitia-
..f' fIa enterprise 1r" entitled fu
.uo" do tuFtu.. tle ha-l, 0t taxa
'"H 1r'n NHich a.l Che activities OF
.' nation must Hr conducted Pros
Her.'y cannot hD maintained d. bus
mess Is I"p. H uncertainty is fH tax