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The Washington times., 1918-03-30
MOVE UNDER WAY
TO SET ADAY FOR
PRAYERFORALL

In recognition OF the seriousness Of
the hour in the destinies OF the United
States and the allies, a movement has
been started today in Washington for
the designation by Congress of day
on which the whole nation shall turn
to prayer for Divine aid for the
armies OF democracy on the western
battle front Every church in the
city is soon to bring all its energy to
bear at the Capitol and the white
House on the project
The movement was started at the
daily MONDAY prayer service at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. It was In the form of a
resolution adopted by the meeting.
and last night copies of this resolu-
tion were sent out to every church in
Washington to be signed and sent to
Vice President Marshall and Speaker
Clark for action In the Senate and
House.
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
FAMILY ESCAPES
BUNGALOW FIRE
IN NIGHT ROBES

Forced to flee in scsnt attire when
their home-a fve-room bungalow
caught FIRE early this morning, Chaun-
cey c. Carter, 4eO5 Potomac avenue
northwest. his wife and their six-year-
old son, Donald, had narrow escapes.
or unknown origin. the blaze was
discovered by Mr.. Carter who was
aroused by the odor OF smoke. He
awakened other members OF his>fam-
fly.
Responding to q telephone call. No.
8 Engine Company, in charge OF Lieu
tenant Carroll. rushed to the scene.
but when they arrived at the house It
was q mass OF flames. The intense
heat kept the firemen some distance
from the bungalow and nothing OF
value was saved. the bungalow being
wrecked by the flames. The loss Is
estimated at $4,000. including the
bungalow and Its contenest.
The Carriers are now at the home
of Mrs. X. z. McCuIlagh, 1017 Six
teenth street northwest, who owned
the bungalow.
The Washington times., 1918-03-30

LONDON. March 3o-''Tin mil
linery" Is now being exhibited In
the windows Of London hat shops.
Recognition OF the protective
value OF the shrapnel helmet has
led to an increasing demand for
this form OF headgear.
Several firms of outhtters now
include "tin hats" as part OF their
regular stock. and one large Lon
don house advertises helmets both
for men and for women. The he'll
NETS designed for the more deco
rative sex cost just twice as much
as the male headgear, the diner
ence In price being due to the fact
that the ladies' helmets areAntted
with a superior lining and have
taunty little mob on the top.
The advertisements say that the
helmet for women have "daintily
trimmed Innings" and are very
smart"
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
BAER BILL PASSES
HOUSE, BUT FACES
FIGHT IN SENATE

The Baer bill to authorizez the Gov
eminent to loan s7.5oo,Oo0 to farmers
TO aid in buying seed wheat and other
seed and carrying $2,5oO,OOo for the
mobilization OF labor for seed time
and harvest, after arousing unexpect-
sdly bitter opposition, was passed by
the House. PSI to 81.
Eastern conservatives and South
ern Democrats fought the bill TO a
finish, trying after 1t had once been
almost passed. to block It and load
IL UP with amendments to kill IL.
Friends Of the bill charge that
Southern Democrats fought it because
II contained no "pork' for them and
that IT was calculated to help North
ern and Western wheat growers.
Prejudice against the Nonpartisan
League, which advocated the bill, ar
rayed some OF the conservative East
ern members against the measure.
Congressman Garrett OF Tennessee
at the last moment put in an amend
ment which he and other opponents OF
the bill hope will delay IL so it will
be of no value this season II pro
vfdes the President must investigate
the food situation and determine the
appropriation Is necessary before the
funds can be paid out Efforts will
also be made to delay the bill in the
senate.
Congressman Baer said he hoped
tie President would conclude he had
enough Information on the food situa
tion 20 be able speedily to put the
measure into effect
81 am confident that unless the old
\ guardsters, who see no objection to
leaning millions to munitions plants
and broken down railways. but regard
similar loans to farmers as socialistic
succeed IN stalling off action in the
Senate, this bill will become law IN
time 70 be OF real aid" said Mr.. Baer
= am confident the President will
finish his investigation in ten min.
nation"
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
EASTER MUSIC IN
CAPITAL CHURCHES
SOLEMN IN IMPORT
BY ]. Mach.

ny AaCDs
After a Lenten season OF unusual
conservation in the churches, Easter
will herald anew this year a risen
spirit and a new zeal for better and
bigger work. The Easter music In
the churches OF the National Capital
will gain in solemn import through
! the world crisis that Is upon us.
High above the world. as we know
1t, floats the death-giving airship.
The waters that cover the great deep
are infested with ministers OF death.
And around about Il all lieB-th i'm
penetrable future upon which our
own hopes and the hopes OF the world
rely.
The Easter message comes today
with the outlook upon a new day.
America unites its voice in harmony
and song to retell story OF love
and faith and hope. Is the song q
mockery? 1t is not the song that Is
wrong; 1t is. perhaps, the heart OF
the singer.
In Good Friday message Of music
the STORY from the Cross" chants
again: Father forgive them. they
know not what they do" And there
upon the shadows deepen until a
poets message comes in this twen-
tieth century and begs a new vision
and a new courage as he sings:
We tell you He is risen again!
Our God hath burst His prison
again!
Christ Is risen, Is risen again; and
Love Is Lord OF all.
We will sing songs of aspiration.
songs that will bring our hearts near
er to the pattern OF life left Us by
the Saviour OF mankind.
In this symbol OF the resurrection
that Is all about the budding spring.
in the songs. and in the conservation
of the hour. America does hear. and
IL beginning to answer. the question
Of England's woman poet. when she
asks:
Do ye hear the children weeping. o.
my brothers,
Ere the sorrow comes with years?
They are leaning their young heads
against their mothers.
And that cannot stop their tears.
America 10 beginning to see-and
all her people must see on this dawn
of q new day-for. was II not Paul
the Apostle who forsook evil ways
and followed Jesus. who wrote to the
Ephesisns:
Awake. thou that sleepest,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ shall give thee light.
The Washington times., 1918-03-30

politan II z. Church, and the Rev.
DR.. George Elliott at the evening ser
vices. .
"Ths Empty Touch will be the
subject of q sermon by the Rev. John
z. Briggs at tomorrow mornings SER
vices at the Fifth Baptist Church.
The Rev. F. Paul Langhorne. OF the
Petworth Baptist Church, will preach
on "The Joys OF Easter" at the morn
ing services. and 'christs Wish for
Man" in the evening.
Easter Spirit.
At the First Baptist Church the
Rev. w. w. NcAAster will preach on
Defeat or victory" in the morning.
and on Gods, Steam Roller" in the
evening.
Special features will mark the serv-
ices at the RyIand NJ. Z. Church, with
the Boys Brass Band OF the National
Training School of twenty-nine pieces
furnishing the music At the evening
services. The Rev. John II. Jeffries
will preach.
The Rev. d. c. Keenan, win be cele-
brant at the solemn high mass at st.
vincent de Paurs Church tomorrow
morning.
Easter will. be celebrated at st.
Johns Episcopal Church. Lafayette
square, with three services. with q
sermon by the Rev. DR.. Roland Cotton
Smith, who viii be assisted BY the
Rev. Edward s. Dunlap and the Rev.
George Williamson Smith. There will
be q special program Of music.
Clergyman from this city Will con-
duct Easter services at camps In the
vicinity Of Warrington. with. Bishop
W. F. Mcdowell preaching at Ameri-
can University camp tomorrow eve
ming; the Rev. william A Asher at
Belvofr in the evening; the Rev.
Dwight W. wylie, OF Philadelphia. at
morning services at Camp Meigs. and
in the evening at the Washington
Barracks. Newton w. Preston VIII
conduct services at Forts Hunt and
Washington, and the Rev. DR.. Paul X
HIckok at ouantIco at both services.
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
WAR SPIRIT IN
EASTER PROGRAMS
IN CITY CHURCHES

With all the world at war, and the
cause of America and her allies
threatened. Washington will unite to-
morrow in doing. homage to the
Prince OF Peace.
The program In the churches will
all be started on the new time" OF
the daylight saving act.
Especial Significance Is seen in the
fact that the Archbishop Of York,
next to the highest OF EnglAnd's
church dignitaries, win be in wash
Ington to bring a message from the
British empire. He will be the cen
ter of an impressive ceremony at the
Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul.
The services at the Sixth Presby-
terian Church tomorrow night will be
OF q patriotic character, with the un-
furling of a service flag as the feature.
The emblem contains seventeen stars.
Capt. J. B. Frazier, U. s. N, will preach
the sermon.
avietorious Life"
"The Victorious Life" will be the
topic OF sermon by the Rev. Charles
Wood, OF the Church OF the Covenant,
at the afternoon services. The sub
ject in the evening will be Does
Death End Air" There will be a
wartime Easter morning communion
service at 7:30 o'clock. and soldiers
and sailors of different denomina-
tions will assist
The Rev. @. C. johnson. of the I'm
manuel Baptist Church, at the morn
ing service will preach on The Ger
tainty, Dignity, and Glory OF the Dl-
vine Program" The evening sermon
will be on Resurrection on No Mans
Land" A service nag will be un-
furled at the session of the Bible
school at $50 o'clock in the morning.
The story OF the Resurrection will
be told in reading and song at the
evenings services at the First Pres
byterian Church by the Rev. John
Britton Clark.
Bishop william r. Mcdowell will
preach In the morning at the Metro
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
MAI. GEN, WOOD
PASSESPHYS|CAL
TESTFOR Front

MAJ. Gen. Leonard Wood has sue
eessfuly passed the rigid physical ex-
animation required for active Servics
at the front. He will return to the
command Of his division at Camp
Funston. Kan. He win no doubt re-
tain command Of his division when
Il is ultimately sent to France.
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
wAR LABOR POLICY FORMED.

The Labor Planning Board has com /.
pleted Its outline Of q basic poncy
for relations between capital and LABOR
during the war, and reported 10 SEC
retary OF Labor Wilson.
The Washington times., 1918-03-30

Insure with SHANNON q LUCHs.
Insurance Brokers. MAIN .3ta,
The Washington times., 1918-03-30
RED CROSS ACTIVE IN ITALY.

American Red Gross activities In
Italy are weaving the closest ties be
tween Italy and America, II. Is an
nounced at the Italian embassy here
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-08-23
LITTLE ROCK LETTER
(By Clio Harper)

Little Rock, Aug. 19.-An effort is
to be made to finish the work of the
constitutional convention this week.
An effort was made last week to
adjourn until the third Monday in
November to enable the members to
give some attention to personal mat
tiers so long neglected, to attend
court and to talk to the people about
the constitution, but it failed, as
enough more than working quorum
promised to stay until the work
could be completed.
Since the 26th day of July the
members and the employees of the
convention have been working with
out pay and paying their own ex-
penses. While many can afford to
make the sacrifice, there are some
who cannot, and they have remained
on the job at real and genuine
sacrifice. There are a number of
men who have been most faithful,
never having missed roll-call. while
there is a small majority that has
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-08-23

been Indifferent and apathetic. At
least one delegate has been present
onlytwo days of the fifty, and there
are several who are so frankly lndlf-
ferent that they have not been pres
ent to exceed ten days in all. Such
delinouencies, however, do not de-
tract from the strength of the docu-
ment that is being written. The
convention last week sent out a dis
tress call to the absentees, calling
upon them to return this week to
take the place of those who are
compelled to be away. There were
twenty-three letters sent.
AS had been predicted the subject
of taxation was the rock upon which
the convention came near splitting.
Fourteen days of debate and discus
sion, amendment and emendation,
substitution and reconsideration, did
not appear to bring the discordant
factions any nearer together. Every
body was willing to compromise, but
as a rule each one insisted that the
compromise must be on his terms.
There were two extreme schools,
one insisting upon the broadcast leg
islative freedom for classification
of property for taxation, and the
other insisting upon absolute restric'
lions that would hold the legislature
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-08-23

down to an unyielding equality for
ALI conceivable classes OF property
Between these two extremes there
are various hobbies, and theories
and more or less nebulous ideas ad-
vocated by smaller groups. Numer-
Gus schemes have been advanced
adopted. reconsidered, rejected, re-
viyed and readopted, in a cropping
after the truth. While the conven-
tion has been criticised for some OF
its predilection toward reconsidera-
ton. that very fact has been accept
ed by many as the safety valve OF
the body on the theory that mature
second thought is often more nearly
right than snap-judgment.
And so the subject of taxation has
been threshed over and over, and
one day in desperation, majority OF
the convention agreed to adopt the
old constitution and let it go at that.
So far, so good. Then other mem
hers began lacking on amendments,
and very soon even the sacred in
strument of 1874 had become
patchwork that could not be recog-
nized. and the delegations, confused
and uncertain of their status, found
themselves in the position OF the
initiative congressman who insisted
on knowing where are we att" and
no satisfactory answer was forth
coming.
II was in this temper of unrest,
and illhumor. and petulence that a
sincere effort was made to adjourn
for two or three months and go
home and cool off and recover their
equilibrium
AS a matter of fact, it is due
very largely to the weather and the
belicose germs in the air. 1t is diff
ficult to make people think about
much else besides the war. AS
matter of cold facts, they have not
been taking any great, overwhelm-
ing interest in the work of the con-
vention. There will be strong cam
paign conducted for its adoption,
probably led by Gov. Brough, and
majority of the members themselves
will be expected to advocate actively
the ratification of their handiwork
In this way the good features OF
the constitution can be made known
and emphasized, and the public can
be made to understand that the In
strument really represents much
hard work and intelligent applica-
ton, as we'll as an honest and sin
cere desire to write document wor-
thy of the support of the people.
Which reminds us that the stage is
being set for the, fourth Liberty
loan drive, to be followed by an
other Y. NJ. C. A. drive, while there
is in progress all the time War Say
ings Stamps drives, the Give-a-Bush-
ell drives, and labor registration dri-
yes. and many other drives, all OF
them designed to aid and support the
drives that are being staged in
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-08-23
DIPLOMACY

"You men make lot of work.
what is the matter, love?"
"You keep me busy sewing but
tons on your vest"
"Well, dear, you feed me so weli,'
was the diplomatic husbands re-
sponse.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-08-23

new constitution be submitted at
the general election in November,
and will oppose deferring it until
next spring.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-08-23

Don't neglect paying your water
rent. We are going to cut the water
off. IL the rent is not paid by the
18th of each month. Payable at
Bank of Mariana $50
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ashamed of themselves, and were com.
ing back when / met them"
But there must be some other
way" insisted the woman.
There is no other way. half so
easy, to obtain another fortune, as to
go to the treasure vaults of Opar and
bring it away" he replied. II shall be
very careful, Jane, and the chances
are that the inhabitants of Opar will
never know that have been there
again and despoiled them Of another
portion of the treasure, the very ex.
istence of which they are as ignorant
Of as they would be Of its value"
The finality in his tone seemed to
assure Lady Greystoke that further
argument was futile. and SO she
abandoned the subject.
Werper remained listening for a
short time, and then, confident that he
had overheard all that was necessary
and fearing discovery, returned to the
veranda, where he smoked numerous
cigarettes in rapid succession before
retiring.
The following morning. at breakfast
Werper announced his intention OF
making an early departure. and asked
Tarzan's permission to hunt big game
in the Waziri country on his way out
permission which Lord Greystoke
readily granted.
The Belgian consumed two days in
completing his preparations, but fin
ally got away with his safari, accom-
panied by single Waziri guide which
Lord Greystoke had loaned him. The
party had made but a single short
march when Werper simulated illness
and announced his intention of re.
naming where he was until he had
fully recovered, As they had gone but
short distance from the Greystoke
bungalow Werper dismissed the
Waziri guide, telling the warrior that
able to proceed.
Y The Waziri gone, the Belgian sum,
moned one of Achmet Zek's trusted
blacks to his tent, and dispatched him
to watch for the departure of Tarzan
returning Immediately to advise Wer
per of the event and the direction
taken by the Englishman.
The Belgian did not have long tc
wait, for the following day his ennis
sary returned with word that Tarzar
and party OF fifty Waziri warriors
had set out toward the southeast early
In the morning.
Werper called his head man to him
after writing a long letter to Achmei
Eek. This letter he handed to th'
head man.
} Send a runner at once to Achmet
Eek with this he instructed the heae
man. Remain here in camp awaitina
!; further instructions from him or froE
) MS. II any come from The bunsalos
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ONE GLANCE CONVINCED HIM THAT THE MAN WAS DEAD

But for him we might carry OH
our trading in safety and with great
profit" continued the Arab. For
years he has fought us, driving us
from the richest part of the country,
harassing us, and arming the natives
that they may repel US when we come
to trade He is very rich. If we
could find some way to make him pay
us many pieces of gold we should not
only be avenged upon him, but repaid
for much that he has prevented us
from winning from the natives under
his protection"
Werper withdrew a cigarette from a
jeweled case and lighted it.
"And you have a plan to make him
pay?" he asked.
He has a wife" replied Achmet
Eek, who men say is very beautiful.
She would bring a great price further
north, if we found it too difficult TO
collect ransom money from this Tar.
zan."
Werper bent his head in thought.
Achmet Eek stood awaiting his reply.
What good remained in Albert wer-
per revolted at the thought of selling
white woman into the slavery and
degradation of a Moslem harem.
He looked up at Achmet Eek. He
saw the Arabs eyes narrow. and he
guessed that the other had sensed his
antagonism to the plan.
What would 1t mean to Werper to
refuse? His life lay in the hands of
this sullen regenade, who esteemed
the life of an unbeliever less highly
than that of dog. Werper loved life.
What was this woman to him, any.
way? She was European, doubtless
a member of organized society. He
was an outcast. The hand of every
white man was against him. She was
his natural enemy, and if he refused
to lend himself to her undoing Ach
met Eek would have him killed.
You hesitate" murmured the Arab
"I was but weighing the chances OF
success lied Werper-"and my re-
ward. AS a European I can gair
admittance to their home and table
You have no other with you whC
could do so much. The risk will b,
great. I should be well paid, Achme
Eek"
A smile of relief passed over tn,
raiders face.
well said, Werper," and Achme
!
Eek slapped his lieutenant upon tn,
shoulder. You should be we'll paid
and you shall. Now let us sit to
: gether and plan how best the thin,
may be DONE" and the. two men squat
ted upon soft rug beneath the fadet
silk of Achmet's once gorgeous ten,
and talked together in low voices wei
! into the night.
Both were tail and bearded, and tn
exposure TO the sun and wind ma,
given almost an Arab hue 70 the E;tro
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pean's complexion. In every detail of
dress, too, he copied the fashion of his
chief, so that outwardly he was as
much an Arab as the other.
1t was late when he arose and re.
tired to his own tent.
The following day Werper spent in
overhauling his Belgian uniform, re.
moving from it every vestige Of evl.
dence that might indicate its military
purposes. From a heterogeneous col.
lection Of loot, Achmet Eek procured
a plain helmet and a European saddle,
and from his black slaves and follow
ers party of porters, askaris and
tent boys to make up a modest safari
for a bg-game hunter.
At the head of his party Werper set
out from camp.
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Lady Greystroke never rode alone
at any great distance from the bunga.
low, and the savage loyalty of the
ferocious Waziri warriors who formed
great part of Tarzan's followers
seemed to preclude the possibility of a
successful attempt to forcble abduc.
ton, or of the bribery of the Waziri
. themselves.
A week passed and Werper was no
nearer the fulfillment of his plan, so
far as he could judge, than upon the
day of his arrival; but then some.
thing occurred which gave him re.
newed hope and set his mind upon an
even greater reward than a woman's
ransom.
A runner had arrived at the bunga-
low with the weekly mail, and Lord
Greystroke had spent the afternoon in
his study reading and answering let
ters. At dinner he seemed distraught,
and early in the evening he excused
himself and retired, Lady Greystoke
following him very soon after.
Werper, sitting upon the veranda.
could hear their voices In earnest dis
cusson, and having realized that
something of unusual moment was
afoot, he quietly rose from his chair
and keeping well in the shadow OF
the shrubbery growing profusely about
the bungalow, made his silent way to
a point beneath the window of the
room in which his host and hostess
slept
Here he listened, and not without
result, for almost the first words he
overheard filled him with excitement
Lady Greystoke was speaking as Wer
per came within hearing.
II always feared for the stability
of the company" she was saying; "bui
1t SENS incredible that they should
have failed for so enormous sum
unless there has been some dishonest
manipulation"
That is what l suspect" replied
Tarzan; but whatever the cause, thu
fact remains that / have lost every
: thing, and there is nothing for 1t bu
to return to Opar and get more"
"Oh, John" cried Lady Greystoke
and Werper could feel the shudde
i through her voice; lis there no othe
way? I cannot bear to think Of you
5 returning TO that frightful city.
would rather remain in poverty a.
!, ways than to have you risk the hide
a Gus dangers OF Opar,"
You need have no fear" replies
Tarzan, laughing. II am pretty wei
able to take care of myself, and wer
q not, the Waziris who will accom-
+ pany me will see that no harm be
!. falls me-"
q They ran away from opar ono
0 and left you to your fate" Lady Grey
. stoke reminded him.
They WIN not DO 4 again; he -
swered. They wsfe very uauo