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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
CONFEDERATE COLORS
MlNGlE WITH ALLIED FLAGS
Ball For Wen in. Service i. Given l.,
Local ehnfter OF Daughters Of
the I.nnfcLe

Decorated with flags or the allied
nations. the Richmond Grays' Ar,norv
presented a scene OF real patriotism
last evening when the ball Eivcn M,
osr me auspices OF the Richmond
Chapter. United Daughters OF til. CON
1eoeracy took place with members Of
the various branches of the govern.
meHt nghting machine in Attendance
as well as many of the younger dane
ing set of Richmond. On entering the
han one was struck with a feeling OF
patriotism for his country. for floating
In the air were the flags of the United
states and the flags of the Southern
Confederacy, their union excmplifyinr
the union between the two sections ~
the country in this war. and showing
that both arc very responsive To thn
call OF the government.
AT o'clock the crowds began 10
arrive. and in very short time the
hall was nearly illed with soldiers
sailors. and marines their friends and
many others who were DESTROYS Of
attending tho ball for tho purpose ii
engaging in dancing. Hardly haa tho
hand struck the FIRST note when hum
drcds OF couples could lac seen gliding
over the floor and moving to tho tuur
OF the martial strains that swcllcd
INTO the air And when the FIRST dance
was over. there was demand for an
encore. and the encore came. for ,ba
once feet arc sta rted to moving in re-
spouse 10 music, they cannot res. IN
they are too tired to move
Dancing continued late into IN.
night, and the more tho band ulayc1.
the more the crowds rushed on IN.
floor and the greater was the endowment
Between dances the couples marched
to the various booths In tn" hall and
refreshed themselves with cold drinks
that were present IN abundance.
Young girls moved 0p and dawn thu
nail selling their articles so that they
could collect sufficient funds to oda
TO the general fund. which is going
10 be used for providing IA cot in ono
OF the base hospitals in France. the
cot 10 be known as the Mathew Fon-
tame Maury cot, in honor OF the IA
nous Virginia geographcr
From financial point OF view. tho
ball was success. far exceeding ,L.
expectations or those who had n n,
charge. Responsible for the worE
connected with the bail and for IN
success. arc the following women
members or tn" Richmond Cnap,nr
United Daughters of the Coufcdcgacy.
Mrs. Norman V. Randolph, president,
hrs. w. r. Newell - treasurer. Mrs
John r. Bauer. chairman Of tickets,
Mrs.. Howard Muck OILS. badges: Mrs. y
~ Bienncr decorations: Mrs i X
bowman music; Mrs. NJ. IL Asher ana
Mrs. l.. MiIlhiscr. tobacco: Mrs Charles
r. Norman, soft drinks; Mrs Waite,
Allen. hthia water: Mrs y. J, White
punch: Mrs. Char Massic ana AIr.
John Tecfey. coffee Mrs Eugene cur
ran and Mrs a. W. Via Sandwiches.
Mrs. Archer H. Richardson. ice cream
with the members OF the Grandeur.
Grcn's Chapter AZ assistants; Miss Nell
Z lie Spence. secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
TRACE DISEASE
TO CONSTIPATION

Ono Of tho points on which
different schools OF medicine prac-
ttcany agree IL, that Gbout $50 of
all human disease In directly
traceablo to tntostfns putrefac-
ton Of stomach waste duo to tn
activity OF tho bowels, or constt-
patton. This ellninative process
Is an essential factor In digestion
and on tta proper {unction1ng de-
ponds the welfare OF the sntirs
system.
Constipation Is . condition that
should never be neglected. As
soon ~ the bowels evidence tho
slightest disposition to slow mp, q
mild laxative nhould bo taken.
The combination OF simple laxs-
tive herbs with pepsin, known a.
DR.. caldwen's Syrup Pepsin ana
gold In drug storex for fifty cents
. bottle, IN highly recommended al
o corrective, acting gently, In an
easy, natural way, without grip
Ing OF other pain or discomfort.
a trial bottle Of this excellent
family. remedy can be obtained,
free Of charge, by writing to DR..
w. B. Caldwell, 456 Warrington
st., Monticello, Illinois.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
NezUs For
Diabetes Sufferers

it's use and al once commenced TO i'm
prove. and now everybody is saying to
me that i look better than ever before
tip the scales at 1872 pounds. and am
BACK working again to the astonish-
mcnt OF all. feel splendid. and people
say am looking better every day
must tell you that every word | have
written is true. and can prove il by
hundreds that knew of any condition
Jules Friquet. oil West First Street
Los Angeles. Cal"
warmers Safe Diabetes Remedy is
made from herbs and other beneficial
ingredients and has been on the market
40 years true indication of it's value.
Get a bottle to-day
Sold by leading druggists eyery-
where. Sample sent on receipt of ten
cents. warmers Safe Remedies Co.
Dept. 5O4 Rochester \ NAi.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
DEDICATE CHURCH
TO lie Held This Afternoon =,
Highland Springs Methodist


Al the dedication Of the Highland
springs Methodist Church this after
noon at o'clock Bishop Collins Denny
- - VIII preside and the order OF
service Will be as follows:
organ voluntary: opening, Hymn No
WI. Come o Thou God OF Grace;
creed: prayer; anthem. "Ec iovful l., ~
Lord choir: lesson. Hebrew y.,o-o5.
ahthehl, choir: sermon. Bishop Collins
Denny: solo. The Better Land" Mrs
RYAN Davies; dedication; Hymn No. 6G6
We Rear Not Temple: bcncdiction
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
New Organ Ready Next suns,,

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church,
~ Nineteenth and Everett Streets, 4.
having splendid new pine organ in :
stalled. purchased by the CONGREGATION
al cost OF si.So0. 1T is hoped that
the organ will he ready for use in the
services OF Sunday, January H. TIA
r""uy response of the membership Of
'hc church in raising the fund neces-
sary TO purchase the organ is II sourcs
OF qualification to the pastor OF tho
church. Rev. w. Oliver Gordon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Eleventh. Harris had started to back
.ne automobile out from the curb.
whero II had been standing, and would
nave had plenty OF time to get under
,s nao the motorman been ablo to
SLOW up quickly, but, owing TO the
1Ippery condition Of tho rails 4he lat
yer was unable to bring his car to a
STOP BEFORE collidine with the ma
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

chino.
Mrs. II. w. Rountree. Mrs. valonti
Rountrce, her daughter-in-law, and I
iattcr'F littic daughter, who wore
tho tonncau, were severely shaken ,
out no ono was seriously hurt. 4
rear fender of the limousine W
broken Off, but otherwise 1t appear
to be uninjurcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
CAR STRIKES LIMOUSINE
Mrs. Rountrcc and Her Duushter-in
Inv Arc Severely Shaken

What might have been a bad acct
dent was avoided yesterday morning
when Broad and Main Street car
collided with a limousine owned by H.
W. tountrcc, OF 907 Park Avenue. and
driven by his chauffeur. Caleb Harris
on aain Street. between Tenth and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT

Weak and unhealthy kidneys cause so
much sickncss and suffering and when
through neglect or other cnuses, kidney
trouble is permitted to continue, serious
results may he expected.
Your other organs mny need ntten-
tion-but your kidneys should have Mt
fentfon first because their work is m ost
Important.
III You feel that your kidneys are the
cause of yOur sickness run down con-
dttton commence taking DIR. KIlmer's
Swnmp-ROot, the great kidney, liver
ana bladder medicine, because IL IL
proves 20 he tho remedy you need anil
your Kidneys begin 10 improve they will
help MI the other organs TO health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
prevalcncy of Kidney Disease.

Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
OF kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are among the most common
diseases that prevail. they are almost
the last recognized by patients who
usually content themselves with doctor
ing the effects. while the original dis
case constantly undermines the system
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

"urner's Safe Diabetes Remcdy pro-
duced astonishing results for Mr.. Fri
quot who had given up in despair.
Following is voluntary and aston
ishinG statement from Mr.. Jules Friquet
of Sill West First Street, Los Angeles.
Cat This certainly is evidence of the
beneficial qualities OF Warmers Safe
Diabetes Remedy and more convincing
than anything we could say. Read this:
This letter is the best proof that
am still alive. Your medicine is mir
nclc TO me. My weight was reduced
from Isl to ia pounds when left the
hospital. left there Aug. 9th in de-
SPAR. hundreds Of people that knew
ne said 1 would never live TO return to
my studio. After leaving the hospital |
saw your "Ad." in the paper. began
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

csc White Madras. So inches
wide, stripes and figures, for
underwear. blouses and 1oC
shirts ..... 10
39c White Skirting, yard
wide; Gabardines. Poplins and
other novelty weayes, orc
AZ 90
Pride OF the West" India
Linon, 2S-inch; guaranteed
quality; fine for chill 1rC
dren's dresses ID
soc and 39c Imported Waist
ings. white; novelty effects and
domestic; yoiles, stripes orc
and checks 20
1?c White Goods. fancy
Voiles, checked Dimities, strip-
s ties Lawns ''ne quail l2N2o
So Bride Rose Nainsook.
yard wide; fine soft finish; 10
yard boxes, Sc to sell. $500
Priced at 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

bottle
~
information
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

SC White Cheese Cloth, SO
inches wide; old standard quail
ity. for to-morrow's TnC
selling. s yards for. =. CV
1Sc Luna Lawns, 38-inch:
looks, lasts, launders like linen;
sheer quality; 500 1c2C
yards at 10 .
81 English Nainsook, yard
wide; fine quality. soft irish;
1o-yard pieces; 100 to ST 80
soc White Linen Suitings;
36-inch; half cotton; fine
weight for children's cnC
dresses CJ
Checked Dimities, 2s-inch;
fine quality; large and small
checks; priced this sale INC
76c Shamrock Linen Lawn,
se-inch: a fine quality SEC
for Hd'fs and Waists. DID
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
swamp-Root Is Pleasant to Take.

If you are already convinced that
swamp Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular. medium and large
sizes bottles at all drug stores
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
Symptoms OF Kidney Trouble.

P-hoot Is not recomm ended for
everything, but IL you suffer from an
noyins bladder troubles. frequently
passing water night and day. smartinE
or irritation in passing. brick dust or
sediment. headache. backache lame
Dack' heart disturbance due TO bad kid
ney trouble. uric acid rheumatism
lumbago, may be loss of flesh or sallow
complexion. kidney trouble in it's worst
form may be stealing upon you.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

a Trial Will Convince Anyone.
Thousands OF people have testified
that the mild and immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root, is soon realized and that
1t stands the highest for it's remark
able results in distressing cases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Every pair OF Patent Colt Lace
and Button Shoes in tho house in
GUIDED in this lot. Also Dull Kid
s nud l"n Boots: most all sizes; worth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06

Heres a round dozen specials in White Goods that
go on sale at unmatchable savings for Tomorrow
They are of prime Importance to true economists az
much because of the quality they show as for the little
prices at which they are marked
We can only offer present lots at these pricesthev
positively cannot be duplicated
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Postmaster Says The Changes OF Addresses Here $50 Daily
81 Pasoans Must Put Up $1,000 Daily For Thrift Stamps

best universities fin the country on
presentation of their diplomas and
without any entrance examinations.
said Prof A. IT. Hughey. "Of 90
graduates who have lust received
their high school diplomas. certi-
ficates TO enter universities have been
received as follows Massachusetts, In
stitute OF Technology. two; Wellesley.
two Nassar. one Smith institute, ole-
Columbia, one Chicago, one; Ohio,
one Cornell, one; Rice institute. one.
Michigan, one; NorthW esteru, one;
Kansas, one; Pennsylvania. one. Van
derbilt. one; California II; Baylor,
four University OF Texas, H."
Many persons seem 10 think that
the railroad brOtherhOOds have been
most mysterious in our sessions here"
said p. c.. Caylor, "but as a matter Of
fact with things so much in the air
that we don't know ourselves just
what viii be done, we can't give OUT
any reliable information. The situ-
alton with reference TO the terminal
question is just this The government
has ordered that where ever feasible.
railway facilities VIII be unified for
the sake Of economy and efficiencv-
i Pas0 has been Inspected. and it is
thought that such plans would bc
feasible here. 1t is now up 20 the
managers and railway men 20 bring
this consolidation about, and it is "a
big Job. There are hundreds Of de-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06

Americans who have become years age since Tune
1917 went quietly and cheerfuly the offices of the local
boards and listed themselves for examination for military
service It accomplished throughout whole country
without disturbance and without sign Of any opposition
whatsoever.
Instead Of CONSUMPTION the registrations of June 1917
and June, 1915 might almost be called the listing Of
volunteers for thoroughly have Americans become in
bued with the spirit snimating the allied nations the
and thoroughly do they sympathize with the high
ideals Of these countries that the application of the
lecve service act IN this country lacks for the great
jorty, the element Of COmpus0n against unwingness
which ordinarily is associated with CONSUMPTION.
Premier CIemenceau, address to the French cham
Der Of deputies says the has pass where the
future depends what help the United States give
He is beginning to what help they give Americans
hold four fixed sectors northwest Of Tou Of Lune
VILE north Of St. Mhel along the Meuse and west Of Mont
Ddisr In addition they taking part in the defence Of
the Name river and side of the salient projecting
toward the Marne and they brgaded with the British
Flanders ready for the defence of that sector as
the Germans tire Of their vain attempt break
through the Marne and their drive Flanders
against the channel ports
More and more the Americans VIII take the line
in France and Flanders Now they supporting their
gallant French and British comrades. The time may
will come the war lasts long enough-when the French
and British viii be supporting the Americans.
We have 100000 IN our army now. Before June we
had than 100000 left in draft list from whom to
draw On June added nearly a million TO the
list and approximately the number viii be added
q ST. are left unchanged There viii be no shortage
Of far the United States Is concerned for years
to come and the spirit which anmates our troops as they
90 into battle is the that which animate our
young civilians they 90 into their registration offices to
enrol for service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Little InterUiews

presses. we must feel able TO depend
urOn the help Of everyone in the early
organization OF War Savings societies
in the business district OF FL PasO.'
Military training is the best pos
sIble training for any lad" said Lieut.
J. Ross kirwan, Fifth cavalry. "
entered the service as an enlisted
man, rather a headstronE youugste-
and 7 put in a fun enlistment in the
Fourth cavalry on the border and in
Arizona. II did me a world Of good
and 7 am sure it does any young man
a great deal OF good in every way,
but this IS particularly true as regards
physical development and the de-
velopment Of a sense Of responsibility
and obedience to superiOrs.'
Eve are planning a great amount
OF educational work on the matter OF
prevention OF tuberculosis among the
Spanish speaking people Of the city
during the fall" said j. 3. Gwin. sec
rotary OF the Associated Charities.
1.-THE work viii be done mainly
through slides showing how such
things as exposed cuspidOrs cause the
SPREAD Of the disease. There are fam
lies in Ell PasO where the children
have caught tuberculosis because the
sputum from diseased parents was
not properly disposed OF. At the pres
entauOn OF these slides, lecturers ac-
VIII explain them
"The faculty OF the high school and
the school board are very proud OF
the fact that graduates OF the school
are being admitted 10 some OF the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06

GkDO YOU know that We get from
D200 TO go changes in addresses
every day." asked postmaster z. A.
Shelton Its a fact. although you
may not be inclined 10 believe IL. And
the surpriaing thing is that a large
percentage OF them are for residents
Of FL Paso. Z never heard OF a city
where people moved 50 much. They
VIII live in one PLACE for a few days.
weeks or months. and then move TO
another. It's one OF the most unusual
conditions ever became personally
acquainted with It shows what a
restless population we have. Here to-
day and somewhere else tomorrcw-
always on the move. The other
changes Of address are for people who
are leaving the city"
This migratory tendency OF FL
Hasoans accounts for the large num-
Der Of express and transfer wagons
IN the city, 1t was suggested 10 the
postmaster
Perhaps So" unused 1Ir. shelton.
Perhaps 500 never thought Of that
before Good idea You know 1t
takes a hot o. wagons 10 move a lot
OF people every day"
II Pasoans just must wake I'd 20
the necessity OF buying war stamps
in order TO absorb our quota" said b.
B. Mcdowell, manager Of the El PasO
campaign With five months OF u al
ready gone. we must invest $1,000 a
day Sundays and holidays Included,
20 subscribe our share. AS time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Give the eople Car Service

MAYOR DAVIS and the city council should Immediately
4A take hand in this skip stop" plan Of street rail-
way company and that the street patrons Of the
city are not made to suffer
As The Herald has often said the street service for
the people IN the eastern part Of the city could be greatly
improved If the Fort Bliss and Government Hill cars are
made to into the city without stops to pick up pas
seng west Of Cotton without having 10 stop
pick up eatbound passengers west Cotton except those
going east Of that point But, allow the company
arbitrarily put into effect this skip stop arrangement east
Of Cotton is imposition upon the people Of that
section
West Of Cotton avenue the people along Boulevard have
the privilege Of catching the Highland Park and "Boule
yard only cars and put to great inconvenience when
passed up" by the Government Hill and Fort Bliss cars
However when these only stop every blocks east
Of Cotton where the people have other service It is
imposition that the city council should permit
The street company promised good service" to the
people Of FL Paso If the ltnes regulated" the
company suggestedch resulted IN putting large
Der OF nes out Of business-and for time this
case but recently the company has pulled off its Boule
ward only between Cotton and Pedras street
and It arbitrarily puts into force system that makes
people walk another block to get the privilege Of rde
It is not service and the people Of the city viii look
the council to see that service is given.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
BARRIERS Bemoan Loss
OF Trade Since War

Memphis. Tenn June 6.-Womeu
taking the place OF men in the indus
trial world may be filling the Jobs all
right but they are not helping the
barber.
Visit any tonsoriaI establishment
and ask the man who yields the
cleaning blade lie viii tell YOU some
Of his best customers have gone
some 90 fight the Germans And he
VIII tell you that all the women who
took their places are strangers to him.
While the barber complains the
beauty doctor has a different story
TO tell She SAYS her patrons are
more numerous than ever before. and
hey are more liberal They spend
money lavishlv. A few dollars 10 re-
move wrinkle that has appeared as
q result OF business worries is handel
over without murmur. Powder and
paint and toilet water are used
lavrsh1v
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Things In General


" III - "A -AAAlA A-'AeAHa
THE uuobtrusive celestial
1 is a riddle unsolvable
To natives Of the
Western hemisphere
Tor instance
Why are Chinese newspapers
Printed 20 be read
From the bottom OF
The last column upe
Why does a Chinaman
XIII himself when
He has a grudEe
Against an enemy
Why is ir that only the
First syllable OF your name
Us necessary 90 him.
was CIVILIZED when
Caucasiaus were clubbing each
other in the stone age Maybe the
Chinese have a line % stuff were
not wise 90 yet
.. S-NLar % wonderful poker face
friend Chlnk has.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem.
Wasted Advice

mad taken my advice and saved IN peaceful I'd doubtless
friends
had advice
twas ched ringing rhyme wouldn't
time Ny steak I'd purchase by
would not be chasing round to
cross game and buy nine bonds yering
@ me dough Inc po Of everything
le OF ker dye and Shoes and hoes to TIL the
e OF Waeh DAY see It sooot; had advice
care boot I'm tie hole Pm the
Obliged buy coal little
Copyright 0y George MarthsW Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
FROM DOWN below.

FROM DOWN below.
AND ACROSS the street
THEY'RE SINGING hymn.
N A church.
. AND know the words
FOR WE used to sing it-
INA gray stone church.
WHERE I used TO go.
WHEY J was a kid
AND I think the organ.
wHEEzES a little.
As ANOTHER old organ.
USED TO wheeze-
AND ANYWAY
THEY'VE FINISHED The hymn
AND A block away.
THERE'S ANOTHER air.
AND ITS played by a band
AND I so down
To SEE what 10 is.
AND IT'S just a parade.
WITH THE band IN the lead.
AND A tragEling line.
ABOUT TWO blocks long.
MADE Up OF young men
WITH THEIR girls on their arms.
AND FOLLOWING IL.
Is A one horse truck.
THAT'S PILED full Of strips.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
1t Takes Lots Things To Make Up
4 World; Just 4 Few Reflections


. AND THAT carries a sign.
'.F-. o. B. BERLIN
AND WE march away
Up A street
To A great train shed.
AND WE say Eoodby
AND the boys go away
AND THE girls come home
AND I'VE come back.
TO THE window place
JUST ABOVE the church.
AND THEY'RE coming out
~ THEIR frock coats
AND THEIR best gowns
AND I find myself
SAYING JUST 20 myself
at TAKES lots OF
THINGS To make a world"
I THANK YOU
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06

tails to be considered that the laymau
knows nothing whatever about. ii is
a question which viii take time and
thought 20 figure out. and when We
hold our Joint conference June u.
think there VIII be little difficulty in
arranging things so that uuificatioa
VIII be brought about with a mint
mum of injury and Inconvenience 10
any company, organization or inLi-
vidual"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Hoo7srzed prayer Give US this day our daily cornbrsad

Most stupidity is shown by the Germans in
bombing British hospitals and towns occupied mainly by
civilians for the plain purpose Of killing wounded men,
nurses and civilian women and children at time when
Germany is most anxious for peace If this is Germanys
idea Of peace offensive It offensive that the allied
countries VIII fight until the last man dies rather than
make peace with such beastly enemy the compromise
terms Germany NAV propose.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-06
Listing A Million More

CREATING no more than ripple on the surface Of a
y days events nearly million Americans have been
added TO the total from which the United States viii draw
its armies for the contest with Germany. single day
Of registration accomplished It, day which these young