davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
why Chilly WEATHER
Brings RHEUMATISM
Says Skin Pores Are Closed and
Uric Acid Remains
in Blood.

rheumatism Is no respecter Of age.
sex. color or rank. II rot the most
dangerous Of human affections, 1t is
one Of the most painful. Those sub
ject to rheumatism should eat less
meat, dress as warmly as possible,
avoid any undue exposure and, above
all, drink lots Of pure water.
rheumatism Is caused by uric acid
which Il generated in the bowels and
absorbed into the blood. It Is the func-
tion Of the kidneys to filter this acid
from the blood and cast 1t out in the
urine: the pores Of the skin are also
means Of freeing the blood of this
impurity. In damp and chilly, cold
weather the skin pores are closed,
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work, they become weak and sluggish
and fan to eliminate this uric acid,
which keeps accommodating and circu-
lating through the system eventually
settling in the joints and muscles
causing stiffness. soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
At the first twinge Of rheumatism
set from any pharmacy about four
ounces Of Jad Salts; put q tablespoon
ful in . glass Of water and drink be-
fore breakfast each morning for
week This Is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus Riding the blood
Of these impurities.
gad Salts II inexpensive, harmless
and 10 made from the acid Of grapes
end lemon Juice. combined with lithis'
and y used with excellent results BY
thousands Of folks who are sub5ect to
rheumatism Here You have q pleas
enL enerEesesnt llthia-Water drink
nieh overcomes uric acid and 10 BEN
sneiai 70 yoE kidnsys - vsll.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
EAT OLD POTATOES.

Eat Potatoes at every msai.
There 10 q large supply Of old
potatoes in this country. They
must be used so that the farmer
will be encouraged to plant q
bumper crop this year. II they
are not eaten by July l. they
will rot.
Potatoes are a substitute for
bread and b2 q ising potatoes.
every person il Washington can
cut down on their wheat -four
consumption. Thus for . two
fold purpose-to save wheat and
prevent the potatoes from rot
ting-eat potatoes.
The wholesalers and jobbers,
who deal IN potatoes. have PROM
ised Clarence B. Wilson. food ad-
ministrator for the District of
Columbia, to keep their protits
down TO the minimum. This In
sures against q rise In price due
to the big demand.
Potatoes are selling at from 20
to IS cents q peck. II is the duty
of every patriotic Washingtonian
to eat old potatoes.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Barnes, of
Baltimore, are visiting friends in
Georgetown.
Harry Sterling, OF the navy yard,
is on q trip to- New York.
Paul o. Totten has received an
appointment as clerk in the Ag-
ricultural Department.
Francis @. Scott, of the General
Land Office. has resigned
George Mowrer. of the Interior
Department has received q promo
tion.
Charles Farnum is visiting in At
lantic City, N. ].
Lieut.. Harry E. Middleton, formerly
in charge of the main recruiting sta
ton Of the navy here, but now as
signed to duty in New York City, is
a visitor in Washington. He returns
to his post tonight.
Home Defense League Rifles, is max
ing a few days business trip to Buff
falo, N. 7.
Martha W. Barksdale has been an
pointed a clerk in the Bureau Of
Standards. ..
Robert C. Schoenborn has been
changed from temporary status, Coast
and Geodetic Survey. and appointed
an instrument maker. o.. ......
Harry 9. Nichol has received an
appointment In the office Of Secretary
OF Commerce.
Bryan Baldwin, clerk In the office
promoted.
Albert o. Pierro has received an
appointment to the Bureau Of War
Risk Insurance.
Richard ]. McGruder has enlisted
In the Tank Corps. Of the regular
army and expects 70 be sent to
France in q short time.
/ Frank McPhapl win visit his
mother, Mrs. Frank McPhani, 81
Brooktand. next week, on ten days
furiough from his station at Camp
Admission, Ala.
NRaymena RaEne d out Of town
on, 2 short visit to relatives IN Mary
land. -
Mss Helen Wesley has accented 4
podtion n the War Departmfht
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
VISCOUNT ISHII
GIVES PLEDGE
OF FRIENDSHIP
New Japanese Ambassador
Formally Presents Gre
dentials to President.

Viscount Kikupiro Ishii. new ia
panese Ambassador to the United
States. today pledged his country
to open diplomacy. The pledge was
accepted by President Wilson in the
heartiest terms. The exchange took
place when the new Ambassador
yesterday presented his credentials
at the White House.
TT will be my endeavor. Mr..
President" he said. "to carry on
the work Of the mission by dealing
with the various questions which
may arise for adjustment in a spirit
of open and friendly cooperation.
which, my experience tells be. will
never fail to be reciprocated.
To Strengthen Friendship.
"T congratulate myself on pre-
senting myself at q time when the
nations of America and Japan are
more than ever evincing a temper
of mutual appreciation which is an
honor to both. No effort shall be
spared on my part, with your high
assistance. to strengthen and in
tensify this happy relation, SO that
we may secure q peace Just to all
warning nations and may thence
forward enjoy its blessings in ever
increasing friendship and security"
"Your appointment" President
Wilson said in reply, indeed is to
me an added evidence Of the devo-
tion of the japanese government to
policy and good will among all
the nations of the world"
The exchange OF these compli-
ments was considered OF much more
than the usual Importance in view
of the recent action by President
Wilson which threw into the dis
card Japan's slaborately prepared
plans for intervention In Siberia.
The exchange Is also considered to
be the official answer to the stories
emanating from anti-Japanese
sources in Shanghai alleging ia
panese plans OF aggression in China.
Viscount Ishii was here as head OF
the special Japanese Mission to the
United states last summer. At that
time he initiated the negotiations
which have since resulted in a salts
factory exchange Of American steel
for Japanese ships and the diversion
of japanese tonnage to strictly war
uses in the Atlantic.
Former Visit Successful
Men who came in contact with
Yiscoupt Ishil last summer are au-
thority for the statement that his
promise of frank treatment with the
United States In all questions Is not
an idle one. Much Of the success Of
his mission last summer Is attributed
to his new methods of diplomacy.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
HIGH SCHOOL CADET
REVIEW PLANS FORMED

Details for the review of high
school cadets which will be held on
the Monument Grounds May Is are
being planned rapidly, according to
a statement issued yesterday by
Stephen E. Kramer, assistant super
intendent of schools.
The competitive drill Of the high
school cadet corps will be held June
3 and 4, at the American League
Baseball Park.
Particular interest Is centered on
the military training this year, and
since the United States entered the
war ranks of the cadets have increas-
ed 10 per cent over former yeara
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
REFUSED BY ARMY,
VETERAN KILLS SELF
W. D. Kreamer Commits Suicide
After Trying to Enlist.

Because he was barred from the
army on account Of his age. William
ID. kreamer. 81 years old, an inmate
of the Soudiers' Home, committed
suicide early yesterday morning by
swallowing carbolic acid.
Beside his body was found a note,
which read: II tried to get in the big
shooting match, but failed. and l can
find no valid excuse for eating a
fighting soldiers ratiops."
Comrades at the home told the
police that he has made several un-
successful attempts to enlist again,
but each time was rejected.
He enlisted fn the army in 1858 and
was discharged nine years later as
physically unfit. He has a sister
living in Chambersburg, Tenn.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
Why Should Wealthy
Idle Waste Washington
Space? Asks Senator

Senator Thomas, Of Colorado,
thinks there are too many wealthy
persons living In Washington at
this time merely because they like
the giamor and excitement Of the
eountry's war preparations. He
wants to have the President con-
fiscate their houses and turn them
over to employees of the govern
ment who have to be here. He
said so in the Senate yestsrday.
There are q great many people
here now who are here because they
like to be here" the Senator said.
That Is all right in times of peace,
but In time OF war these people.
most of whom are well-to-do, IL not
rather rich. ought to be made to go
somewhere else SO that the houses
they occupy unnecessarily could be
utilized for employees whose services
are needed here.
The President ought to issue a
proclamation that all people In
Washington who have no business
here should get out. 1t would be
better for the government and bet
ter for the city and the great army
Of workers II they did get out. The
issuance of such a proclamation
would enable the President TO de-
eide whether the necessities of the
government were not more impor-
tant than the convenience of a part
Of the population"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
LABOR BOARD
HALTS STRIKE
OF OPERATORS
Telegraph Employees Defer
Walkout Until Company
Presents Points at Issue.

The contemplated strike Of the or
ganized telegraph operators, which
threatened to tieup the lines Of all
the commercial companies, was held
up last night by the National War
Labor Board.
After hearing representatives Of the
operators, former President william
H. Taft, who with Frank P. Walsh
Is Joint chairman of the board, got
in touch with the heads of the COM
panies and arranged to have them
appear before the board Saturday
morning.
When the telegraphers learned Of
this action, s. ]. Konenkamp, inter-
national president of the Commercial
Telegraphers Union, said It would
serve to defer drastic steps on the
part Of the operators, provided the
board secured an agreement from the
pending the final decision of the
board.
Hearing Closed to Public.
While the hearing. was behind closed
doors, 8. ]. Konenkamp, International
president OF the Commercial Tele-
graphers Union, stated that q nation
wide strike would be called unless
conditions against which the opera
tors complain are satisfactorily
remedied. The power to order .
strike has been placed in his hands
Konenksmp said.
The companies actually are at-
tempting to put into effect a lock-
out policy. the operators charged.
They submitted to the board tele-
grams reporting that IS men and
girls had been discharged at
Seattle Monday; 100 lost their Jobs
at Dallas, Tex; 81 out of 6f were
removed at Birmingham, Ala. and
large numbers were dismissed at
Atlanta, Cleveland. Fargo, N. Oak,
New York. Chicago and numerous
other points.
The situation Is very acute"
Komenkamp declared. But I am
confident the board will be able to
work out a satisfactory solution of
cur problems"
Frank P. Walsh said. in reply to
q question, that the National War
Labor Board has ample power to
enforce any working arrangement
between the operators and the COM
panies that the board may see At
to order.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
MUSIC FOR ARMEN
NLIEU OF GUN Crash
Marine Band Concerts in Park Will
Soothe Fliers' Ears.

1t Is not expected that many will
sit In the choicest seats at the
Marine Band concerts this coming
summer. For these "choice" seats
will be In aeroplanes and 1t will take
a brave heart as well as an ear for
music to enjoy the melodies thorough
ly from precarious mid-air positions.
The band stand IN West Potomac
Park Is In the cleared space op-
posite the aeroplane hangers Of the
British, French. italian and Ameri-
can airmen. Concerts will be given
here every Wednesday and Saturday
during the month of May between
the hours of 5 and $50. These hours
are especially favored BY the airmen.
lust when the sun is about to set.
For those of the airmen here who
have seen war service the sweet
ascending strains Of the band will
doubtless recall a sharp contrast
the crash Of enemy guns.
Other concerts will be given on the
Eliipse Saturday afternoon from
June to September 26.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
stage STARS AIDING
RED CROSS BENEFIT
Notable Thespians in Cast for Per-
formance on May l3. ~

Stars will twinkle from the auction
block before long for the benefit Of
the Red Cross.
George Arliss. George N. Cohan,
Mrs. Fiske, Viola Allen, James K.
Hackett. Julia Sandsrson. Laurette
Taylor. H. B. Warner and Chauncey
Olcott will be in the cast OF q play
entitled "out There" which will be
given In Washington, May 1S. for
which performance there will be q
seat sale at q date to be announced
later. The entire proceeds will be
turned over to the Red Cross.
The production was arranged by
these and other players as q means
Of contributing their share to the
campaign with which to continue its
work Of mercy.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
Potato Drive" Starts;
Use Old Tubers Now

The s.potato drive" % under way.
Clarence r. Wilson, food admits
traitor Of the District, last night met
local representatives from all sec
tons Of the city to discuss with
them ways and means Of increasing
the demand for old potatoes. thou
sands Of bushels OF which will be
wasted unless the people in the cities
throughout the country can be per
suaded to buy and use them instead
Of demanding potatoes Of this years
crop.
Mr.. wilson urged the community
representatives TO use their influence
In their respective communities to
increase the use Of the potato. as q
staple article of diet, and particu-
larly as a substitute for wheat.
As q part OF its campaign to in
crease the consumption Of potatoes
the food administration has issued
q number Of novel recipes for the
cooking and serving of potatoes
These recipes may be obtained from
the District food administration by
writing to Its headquarters at 9O1 Six
teenth street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
These Celestial Eggs
No "Chickeas; Seized
For Jubilee Celebration

Philadelphia, April 3o-Eggs from
China-not China eggs. but hens
eggs from the Orient-fifty years
young have been seized by Robert
SINNERS, agent Of the State Dairy
and Food Commission.
Eggs Is eggS but ntyear-oid eggs,
although still eggs, are not the proper
kind Of hen fruit for Philadelphia, in
the opinion Of Mr.. SINNERS. The
whele proeeeding ran In fftiss. There
were nifty cases q the eggs: they were
Just about nifty seconds to taboo
them.
The eonsignment was packed In
sir-Hght cans and was to have been
put In eald starass at the Reading
Terminal plant pptil hakers needed
them for cake. They were canned
al right
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01

Houston, Tex, was one Of tho Fair
mont sellers who takes her responsi-
bility for the sale Of bonds very seri-
oCsly. In her solicitations of sales
she reminded the passers-by that .
bond would keep Q soldier. 30 potent
an appeal did she make that -her
pledges amounted to q 500. and she is
happy In the thought that she has
been the means OF providing comfort
for q number OF Uncle Sans soldiers.
At headquarters yesterday Mrs.
Newton D. Baker sold bonds. She
was assisted at the table by Madame
Christian Hauge. widow Of the for
mer Minister from Sweden.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
By WILBUR D. NESBIT

Your flag and my flagi
To every star and stripe
The drums beat as hearts beat
The fifers shrilly pipe!
Your flag and my flag
A blessing in the sky;
Your hope and my hope
It never hid q liei
Home land and farm land
And half the world around
Old Glory hears our glad salute
And ripples to the sound.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01

Your flag and my flag
And how it flies today
In your land and my land
And half a world awayi
Rose-red and blood-red
The stripes forever CLEAN,
Snow white and soul white
The good forefather's dream,
Sky blue and true blue,
With stars to CLEAN Alright
The gloried guidon of the day;
A shelter through the night.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
YOUR FLAG AND MY FLAG

Your flag and my fagi
And, oh, how much Il holds
Your land and my land
Secure within its foldsi
Your heart and my heart
Beat quicker At the sight;
Sun-kissed and wind-tossed-
Red, blue and white
The one flag, the great flag
TheNflag for me and you
Glorified all these besides-
The red and white and blue.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01
Have You a Soldier Bow?
Or are you a patriot who will
back some other fighter?

Then fly Old Glory the breeze and back those
your life and freedom to the mtyouc can't do less
ablaze patriotism
be display the conty flag moments notice The tide of battle
Western front day and thenOh will celebrate
flags afying-bands playing
Your flag should be flying and The Washington Herald purposes that
shall have hand make possible Here offer whereby
home have beautiful sed ribbon flag las shown above 64 feet made
of Reliance (mcn) nnpooed dyed fast painted
double canvasbead gomme regularly sold for S.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01

The District woman's Liberty Loan
Committee has carried on q cam
paign for stay-at-home bonds not
only successful from a monetary
standpoint, but as the women have
gone from house to house they have
disseminated propaganda Of value
Realizing the Importance OF their
work, the woman's committee has
Determined not to leave II until every
home has been visited or every hour
OF the campaign gone.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-01

MISS Helen Wesley has accented !
option n the War Departmfnt
Evening star., 1918-02-24
do It Now"

DO it now. Is the advice given by
Prof. Harry NJ. Lamon. in charge of
poultry work. division of animal indus
try, Department of Agriculture. to
women contemplating poultry culture
as a means to help the nations food
supply. The increase in poultry pro-
duction must be made within the next
few months if it is to be made at all.
he declared.
The farms and back yards offer an
opportunity to women to perform an
important part in furnishing food sup
plies, and it is absolutely imperative
that all women who can shall raise
poultry to the extent of their ability
and opportunity said Prof. Lamon.
"One of the phases of the present gov
ernment poultry campaign is to en-
courage backyard poultry keeping. es-
pecially among city and suburban
dwellers, thereby utilizing table scraps
for the production of fowls and eggs
for home consumption.
For a combination of meat and eggs
any of the general breeds, such as Ply
mouth Rock, Wyandotte. Rhode Island
Red and Orpington. are desirable For
those who wish to produce eggs alone
any of the varieties of Leghorns are
best"
Evening star., 1918-02-24
Judkins-Burke.

A wedding of interest in Virginia
took place Friday evening at o'clock
at the home of Mrs. Julian Thompson
when her youngster daughter. Miss
Esther Dashiell Burke. became the
bride of Mr.. Holland Ball Judkins. as
sistant paymaster, United States Naval
formed by the Rev. DR.. P. P. Phillips.
rector of ST Paul's Church. The bride
entered the drawing room with her eld-
est brother. Mr.. Taylor Burke. who
gown of white satin and tulle. em-
broidered in pearls, made with a court
train. Her veil of tulle was held with
coronet of orange blossoms and she
lilies and orchids. The brides only
attendant was her niece, little Miss
Anne Carter Greene. of Washington,
who wore dainty dress of white point
d'esprit with turquoise blue ribbons
She carried on her arm a basket hat
filled with pansies and sweetheart
roses.
Mr.. Judkins had as his best man Mr..
George Dawes Greey, assistant pay
4 small reception followed the cere-
mony. The drawing rooms were deco
rated with Easter lilies. white lilacs
and southern smilax. and were illumi-
mated with the soft glow Of many
candles. stringed orchestra PLAYED
softly throughout the ceremony. The
decorations in the dining room were
pink snapdragons and peach blossoms.
Mr.. Judkins is a virginian by birth.
but is now a resident of New York
He is the son of Mr.. w. D. Judkins Of
New York
The wedding. which was a hurried
one on account of the short leave
granted Mr.. Judkins, brought together
many interested relatives and friends
from New York city and the south.
jr.. of Roanoke. Va. a sister Of the
bridegroom; Mrs W. D. Judkins, Miss
Catherine Judkins. Mr.. John N. Cole.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dawes Greey OF
New York city. Mr.. Lewis Judkins of
Richmond, DR.. and Mrs. Julian Robin
son of Danville, Va: Mrs. John Jenkins
Mr.. and Mrs. Westmore of Norfolk,
Miss Mary Cole of Raleigh, N. c.; Miss
Chloe Cooke. Mr.. Arthur Jones of Bal
timore, Miss Austin Turner, Miss Maria
Byrd Harrison of Woodberry Forest,
Va; Dr. and Mrs. William Starrow
Greene of Washington. Col. Robert E
Lee, Mrs. W. H. F. Lee of Ravensworth
Va. and Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. johnson OF
San Antonio. Texas.
The brilliant lecture given wednes-
day night at the Washington Club By
NJ. Villemin. the noted French lecturer
Evening star., 1918-02-24
MRS. PIIILANDER p. CLAYTON.
Who . promoting service club for enlisted

Hewitt Myers, Mrs Henry Cleveland Per-
kins. Mrs. E. G. Siggers, Mrs. Samuel
Spencer. Mrs. Carl Vrooman. Mrs. Charles
Whitman Wetmore and Mrs. Richard
Wainwright.
Columbia Chapter. D. A. R.. will hold
reception tomorrow evening from
to 10 at the College Women's Club, No.
1922 l street northwest. in honor OF
Mrs. Flora Buell. Grimes. who is a can
didate for state historian.
A beautiful wedding was solemnized
at St Pauis Methodist Episcopal
Church. kensington, Md, on Wednes-
day afternoon at 4 o'clock. when Rev.
c. T. Weede. pastor of the church.
Wheatley Dulin, daughter of Mr.. Will
liam f. Dulin of Kensington. and Mr..
Joseph Deal Yerkes, son of Mrs. H. A.
Yerkes of Washington.
The bride wore beautiful gown OF
white crepe meteor with pearl en-
broideries and hat of white georgette
crepe, and CARRIED a bouquet of sweet
peas and lilies of the valley. She was
given in marriage by her father. Her
cousin. Mrs. Leslie VanFossen. was ma
tron of honor and was goWned in pink
and white chiffon, with beaded deco
rations. and wore a pink hat. She car
ried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. MT.
William II. Yerkes. brother of the bride
groom. was best man. The church was
beautifully decorated and the ushers
were Mr. Raymond w. Moore. Mr.. DON
aid Corrick. Mr.. Howard kernodle and
Mr. Edwin Giblin. The wedding was fol-
lowed by a reception at the home of the
brides father after which Mr. and Mrs.
Yerkes left for trip north, the latter
wearing a smart travelling suit of dark
blue, The young couple were the re-
cipients of many handsome gifts.