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The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
RACE PROBLEMS TOPIC
AT COLORED CONGRESS
Convention Will Plan Reconstruc-
ton for Negroes.

Reconstruction for the colored peo-
pie of America will be discussed at
a mass meeting at the Nineteenth
Street Baptist Church. Nineteenth and
l. streets northwest, tomorrow night.
The meeting Is being held under
the auspices of the National Race
Congress.
Judge Harrison. of Chicago, who
was spokesman for the Race Con-
gress delegation at the White House
and Hon. W. B. Madden, OF Illinois
will be the principal speakers.
The choir OF the Mt. Carmel Bap-
list Church will furnish the music.
All churches. organizations and the
two companies from Howard Uni
versity Camp have been invited.
Other prominent speakers will be
present and address the audience.
The committee on arrangements is:
Rev. II. J. Calls, chairman; Rev.
J. L. 8. Holloman. secretary; Rev.
W. n. J. Jeragin. president; Rev.
r. d. Lee, secretary; J. Finley Will
son. John Davis, 8. W. Rutherford
and Sylvester McLaurin.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
THEATERS JOIN DRIVE
TO BOOST W. S. S. SALES
Managers to Help Washington
Complete Quota.

All Washington theaters have ar
ranged to combine in a last-moment
drive in the interest OF war savings
stamps in the week commencing De-
cember 9. The object of this cam
paign, 1t is explained by D. J. Gala
han, director of the District of CO.
lumbia war savings committee, is to
sell sufficient OF these government Sc
curities. in that period to assure the
completion OF the Districts quota
The theater managers of this city" 4"
he states. have been very generous
In their assistance to this committee
during the year, and we are appeal
ing to them again only because we
feel that their aid Is absolutely essen
tial II this city Is to sell the allotment
assigned to it"
Final plans for the event will be
made at a conference Of the theater
managers and Director Callahan to-
morrow.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
ASK BILLION FOR DRAINAGE.
National Conference Holds Invest,
ment Will Be Ten Times Repaid.

-As a part Of the gigantic recIama-
ton program. the National Drain
sse Congress. at its seventh annual
meeting in Chicago, December II
and IA, will ask Congress for 81, 1,0o0,-
O9J. 900.
.Fhe sum is to be used for the
Development Of drainage systems
river regulation, flood control. and
the naturalization and development
Of natural resources, water power
and unused lands.
1T is estimated that the appropria-
tiOR sought will produce $25, 900, 900,
600 to $50. 1000. 900 in national re-
sorrce values, and will annually re-
pay the original investment more
than ten times.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26

Colds Cs1se Grip and I.fIueaxa.
LAXATIVE BRoMo oUIsrNE Tablets -
move ths osuss Thxs 70 only one "Beoms
ontntns." u ". oRorws asustur> a -
bx, SopaAAz
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
Widows Named Heirs
In Two Wills Filed

The entire estate Of Joseph HELEN
tas been left to his wife. Mary Hamil-
ton HELEN. according to the terms OF
Mr.. Heilen's will. filed for probate
yesterday. Hr. HELEN died August 10,
last His will was written more
than twenty-one years ago.
The viii Of willis N. Mills, also
filed for probate yesterday, names
Elizabeth B. Mills, wife Of the de-
ceased. sole heir. Mr.. Mills died No
Yember II. last
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26

dehydrated vegetables. A young wo-
man from the dehydration division Of
the Department of Agriculture at
Washington. d. c.. presided at the
range. The demonstration was in the
nature of a social function. Many
Milwaukee society women were pres
ent with a large number of farmers
wives and daughters from all over
Wisconsin.
Potato solp made from dehydrated
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
Women Show New Ways
To Cook Popular Potato

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 3.-Miiwau-
kee women were pleasantly shocked
during the wisconsin Potato EXPOSE
tion when they were served with a
variety of apetizing food cooked be-
fore their eyes from potato flour and
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
Furniazrs Restriction Lifted

The War Industries Board announces
that the furniture conservation sched
ule. which was to 80 into effect Jan
uary ]. has been rescinded- Thi
action has been taken because Their
no longer exists the pressing ans
imperative necessity for the conservs>
ton of material. labor and transpor.
tation for strictly war needs.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
Takoma Park Residents
Hold Community Sing

\ Takoma Park was again the scene
Of community sing last night after
two months silence on account of the
influenza epidemic. when a Thanks
giving and anniversary program Yves
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26

potatoes and thickened with potato
flour: buns and biscuits made from
10 per cent potato flour added to
wheat flour: and potato pancakes
were pronounced excellent by the
women, But the sponge cake, batter
cakes and pies made from sweet pota-
to flour were culinary revelation.
these pies" remarked one woman.
as she devoured q wedge. ARE better
than any squash or pumpkin pies I
ever tasted"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
Mississippi Conference POSTPONED.

Owing to the fact that the dates
set for the Mississippi Valley Con-
ference Of merchants, manufactur-
ers, shippers and bankers, to be
held In New Orleans, December Q
and 10. conflict with dates set for
meeting OF Southern Commercial
Congress. Baltimore. and Chamber
OF Commerce of the q. 8. A., At At
lantic City, the Mssfssippi Valley
Conference has been postponed until
after the first OF the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-01

President Wilson inspecting
the big plane. Left to right:
Gen. March, chief of staff;
Mrs. Wilson, President Wilson
and John D. Ryan, chief of
aircraft production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. December IA
placed today on the tomb of George
Washington at Mount Vernon, by
delegations representing three Ma
sonic lodges, in observance of the
18th anniversary of Washington's
death, this being in accordance with
an annual custom of these lodges.
Lodges participating were Alex
andria- Washington, No. %, this
city, of which lodge Washington was
the first master; Fredericksburg, No.
4, Fredericksburg Va, by which lodge
Washington was made Mason, and
Washington. No. a.. New York city,
named in honor of Gen. Washington.
There were no'ceremonieS in connec-
ton with the placing of the wreaths.
Prayer was offered by Rev John Lee
Allison, chaplain of the local lodge.
Subsequently the delegation was en-
tertained at dinner.
The delegation. made the trip to
Mount Vernon in automobiles and
was headed by Claude W. Fletcher.
worshipful master Of Alexandra.
Washington Lodge, this city. Those
in the party included Irwin W. Drie-
ton Lodge. No. 81; Robert NJ. Reid,
past master Of Washington Lodge, No.
q. New York city; James e. willis,
senior warden and acting master Of
Fredericksburg Lodge. No. 4: 8. W.
Pitts. past master Of Alexandria
Washington Lodge, and W. H. Charles,
also past master Of the last-named
lodge, together with members Of that
lodge, as follows: Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison. chaplain; Robert L. Payne, J.
E. Cassidy and George w. Zachary,
the last named being the ttler.
Peter W. Won do Westelaksn Dies.
Peter W. Won do WeatelaIsen.e about
4ftN~fhYAo yAara4old. r focmarsSeaideut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15

Of this city. died yesterday at his
home in Buffalo, N. r. Mr.. Weste-
years ago. Previous to his departure
he had. for about twenty years, been
brewmaster at the plant of the Robert
Portner Brewing Company. At the
time Of his death he held q position
as manager Of corporation in Can
andaigua, N. Y. He was a native of
Holland. but had lived In this country
most Of his life. In addition to his
widow. he is survived by a son, Frank
P. Won de Weste1aken Of Buffalo, N. Y.
He was a member Of alexandria
Lodge, No. 758. Benevolent and Pro-
announcing his death was received to-
day by George W. Bontz, secretary of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
Nelson r.. Grover. administraeee

Nelson n. Grover. administraeee -
the estate of his wife. Nellie Es-0rov-
er, who was killed in New Jerssy-Ds-
cember Is. 1916. as the result OF an
explosion. 1t is alleged. has nled Suis
in the District Supreme Court 20 Re
cover $4,000 damages from thexMer-
lean Smokeless Powder CorpocAffon.
John w. Glennan, president: Herbert
A. wildman, vice president: Thomas
Dawson, treasurer. and Lestar4.W
Waterbury, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15

The condition Of William L. Ram
mel who was injured in an automobile
accident last night near Camp Hum
phreys. Va, is reported to be improv-
ing. Mr.. Rammel suffered broken
knee and was badly cut and bruised.
He is a patient in the hospital at the
camp.
at o'clock Sunday afternoon, will
meet at the First Baptist Church and.
accompanied by the members of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
win Ego over the top" as has been
done in all the war drives.
Additional Influenza Cases.

= A number of. new cases of influenza
Dr.. ROY P. sandidge. assistant sur
geon. U. s. P. II. s., who also is act
ing as health officer Of the city. DR..
Sandidge says that in a large measure
influenza, in epidemic proportions,
may be prevented by the people fol-
smothering each cough and sneeze
with a handkerchief; avoid crowds;
do not use common drinking cups and
common towels: do not spit on floors
or sidewalks; If taken i'll go to bed
and send for a doctor; stay at home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15

All our Five Stores have an
excellent assortment Of Hair,
Military and Pullman Brushes.
in white ivory, ebony and solid
hardwood back. Made by the
best manufacturer.
Special assortment Hafrbrush-
es from Royal Brush factory,
Osaka, Japan; all solid backs.
Hand drawn, pure white Rus
sian bristle.
$1.98 to $5.98
Clinton Hairbrushes, most all
styles in stock.
$1.19 up
Hughes Ideal Hair %ffo
brushes, size No. ST.. &'>'/
Military Hairbrushes, % %
two in a neat box. &@~@>
Combs
MEMS COMBS,
19c, Csc and Csc
Ladies' Combs, all coarse or
coarse and fine,
39c to CSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
the local lodge. from W. R. Cullen.
secretary Of Buffalo lodge.
Ready for Red Cross Roll Call.

Practically everything is in readi-
ness for the Christmas roll call OF the
Red Cross. a committee of men and
women will begin the drive Monday
morning. and the campaign will be
continued throughout the week The
goal set by the local committee Is
membership Of 5000 at 81 each. Pre-
liminary canvassing already has been
done among the retail stores and most
Of them report a membership Of 100
per cent as a result. This is regarded
as a good omen and the members OF
the committee in charge Of the big
drive feel confident that Alexandra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
Cigarette Specials

Chesterfields, box of 100 68c
Hellmar. Trophies. Box of SO,
6Oc; box of 100, $1.2O. :.
Murads, Moguls. Luxury. Box
of SO, Sc; box of 100, $40.
Pail Mall. Philip Morris, Egyp-
tian Deities, Milo. Box of so,
$1.25; box of 100, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15

h. X. Wampole's Cod TO-
Liver Preparation ..... 80
Nutria Vim. a tonic wine OF
cod liver combined with malt,
wild cherry and hypo- q m
phosphites ...-......
Father Johns Medicine. 2Qc
49c and ..............
FelleHH Syrup Of Hy. q 10
pophosphites, $50 and. ~A'A~
Angiers' Emulsion, SIC o2.
Russelps Emulsion 80, .S1.1S
CIR a h a ms Hyp0phos. 20.
phites Compound, full pint sSS
Maltfne Preparations 90. .e1.10
Budwelrs Emulsion. S11S
No. 2 ...... ~AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
White Pyralin Ivory

We have a large assortment
in White PYralin Ivory in all
five stores-Nail Buffers, Cuti-
Gle Knives. Files, Button Hooks.
Trays, Hair Receivers. Powder
Boxes, Combs, Brushes. Mirrors
and many other pieces that
would be appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15

Social Union. will proceed to the city
almshouse and distribute prese1&eL to
the inmates Of that insttution.-~v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
of Cough Cold Remedy Winter Tonic This List

Laxative Cold Quinine Tablets,
made especially for our 1s
stores; give quick relief. A0S
syrup White Pine. plain or
with tar; 3-oz. bottle;
an excellent remedy for "a.
children ....... ....... NV
Penslar Cherry Balsam. for a
quick relief of coughs and
throat irritations; formula on
the bottle; you know it contains
no narcotics; the safest we can
recommend; sizes. 25c, $100
SOC and ............... ~S
Viclk's Salve, relieves Group
and pains in chest: three OK.
sizes, CSC, 49c and. %oS
Mentholatum. two sizes. 10.
S9c and .......--..-.... ~
Pinex. 2h-ox. bottle;
will make a pint Of cough AQo
medicine SS
BabeIk, regular soc size 400
Piso's Cough Remedy. ESQ
WampoIe's Crco Turpin o.
Compound, pint go. 80. w
r, Pertu..in' for whoop-' $1.15
Juniper Tnr .......s...... ESQ
Hckman's Alternative, 81 90
two sizes, o8o and. SO. VIZ"
Ayers Cherry Psctornl, o.
s8o, $50 and. ............. wv
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
Tobacco Specials

Oboid, Prince Albert, Velvet,
Stag, Tuxedo, Serene. Edge
worth. 8-ounce tin, 6Ocy 16-
ounce tin, $1.15; 16-ounce
glass humidor, 41.2O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
Brief Mention.

If you have q cough, q cold or are
sick.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
CAPT COREY GAssED.

In letter received by Rev. and Mrs.
IL w. Corey from their son, Captain
Myron Z. Corey, of 312th company, he
states that he had been gassed and con-
fined in the hospital for a few days but
his injuries were not serious. The
letter was written October 20 before
the arrnistice was signed, but he says
"We licked the huns and licked them
COED. Twill not be home for Thanks
giving but win be home some time next
june"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
Solution of the Vexed Street
Railway Problems of Keno
sha is Promised With
in Ten Days.
COMPANY PLANS EXTENSIONS
HAS Plans All Prepared for Wide Elk
tension Of the Local Lines and Work
Is to Be Started Early in the New
Building Season Of 1919.

Hist: also Shh-Shh-It's secret!
The long contest for better railway
traffic on the street lines of Kenosha is
approaching. 1t is scheduled to arrive
within the next ten days, but the route
by which peace and better service is
coming is secret held deep in the
hearts and heads of a few officials OF
the city and the company and it is not
going to be disclosed until the armistice
has been signed and the, peace confer
ence has settled on the details.
You can say that we expect results
within week or ten days. said
Mayor Joachim this morning, speaking
of the conference held on Tuesday at
ternoon You can also say that the
meeting on Tuesday afternoon between
the city officials and the representatives
Of the street railway company was a
wholly harmonious one and that there
is every reason to believe that Kenosha
is going to get the extensions of street
railway service that we are demanding
TO get them soon. To say any
more than that would be danger
Gus, for the plans are not as yet
wholly worked out. /"
Other officials who attended the con-
ference insisted that any information
must come from the Mayor or the of
fcials of the company as nothing would
be given out until after the plans
were farther advanced.
1t was admitted that the officials OF
the street railway company recognized
fully the demand for service by peo-
pie working in the big factories at the
north limits of the city and that the
company was willing to 60 fully half
way to meet the demands Of this sec
ton for better service.
1t was also stated that the company
plans to take care of the demands Of
the west side property owners. There
is no secret in connection with these
plans. For some time engineers of the
company have been busy working out
suggested plans for the extension of
the line with view of making them
of greatest value to the entire city and
it is expected that this plan will be
ready for an early presentation to the
Common Council Until the plan is
formally sent to the council the com
pany will give out no details. 1t is de-
clared by officials that the company
plans to meet che demands of this
growing portion of the city for better
street railway service and it was also
stated that it was the plan of the
company to start work on these ex-
tensions with the beginning Of the
building season of 1919.
1t is probable that the committee on
railways and transportation will have
a very interesting report to make to
the council at the meeting on Monday
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
COUNTY BOARD SESSION
ON LAST LAP TO-DAY

The Kenosha County Board session
was on its last lap today and the mem
bers were rushing the work with a view
of reaching the adjournment for the
session before the day is over. Much
work remained to be done when the
board convened for the afternoon ses-
sion This morning the board was busy
re-adjusting salaries Of the various
county employees. An appropriation of
$15, 1000 was made for the county farm
and appropriations were made for the
expenses Of the Sheriff. This afternoon
the finance committee had its report
ready and it was expected that the tax
levy would be made in time for an ad-
journment today. This is the last day
for which the members OF the board
may be paid the regular per diem for
the November session.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
Student Soldiers
In Colleges To
Come Home Soor,
Order is Received for Disqualification
of the Corps and All are to be Home
Before Christmas.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 27-The de-
mobilization Of the Student Army
Training Corps at the University
of Wisconsin, state normals and
private colleges in the state was
ordered by the War Department to-
day and similar orders are said to
have been sent to other colleges
in the nation. Major j. D. Halo
way at the University of Wisconsin
S. A. 7. G.. said the rehabilitation
would be completed before Christ
mas and information from heads Of
other schools in the state indicate
the rehabilitation of all camps in
Wisconsin Schools on December
21st or earlier.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
EAGLES NOMINATE
A BIG TICKET
Many are Named for Oficers of the
Aerie for the Coming Year at
Big Meeting.

The Kenosha Aerie of Eagles on
Tuesday evening at q big meeting,
nominated officers for the coming year
and it is certain that there will be
plenty of excitement when the annual
election is held next Tuesday evening.
The list of nominations include:
Worthy Presideut--Anthony Schmidt,
Jacob Hermann, George w. Taylor,
John Neiderprim, Michael Fri, John
G. Joachim and John Milligan.
Worthy Vice President-Leo Reusch-
lein, Edward Thelen, Ben Bosse,
Ralph Riley, George Jackson and
William Nissen.
Worthy Chaplain-Thomas Ellis and
Fred Mindermann.
Secretary-John NJ. Ward, Jacob
Hermann and George Jackson.
Treasurer Charles Burt.
Inside Guard William Cu&niskey,
John Kober and Charles Miller.
Outside Guard-Fred Huck.
Arthur Goodfellow, John
Langan, Henry Devine, Michael Sui
Ivan, John Orth, Michael Fri and
John Barber.
Physician II. H. Holmes, E. c. MUIR
ply. George Pugh, Joseph D. Sullivan.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
CORPORAL RUFF
WOUNDED IN FRANCE
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Ruff Receive
Letter Stating That Son is in Base
UosuitaI in France.

Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Ruff of 81
Ridge street, received a letter from
their son, Corporal Joseph T. Ruff, with
the American Forces in France, stat
ing that he was wounded in action on
the Western Front The letter was
dated from base hospital somewhere
in France, October 23rd. Corporal j.
n. Ruff was one of the quota that left
Chicago April Goth and had his pre-
liminary training at Camp Grant, Ill,
Fort Bliss, and Camp Macarthur, Tax,
and sailed for overseas service on
August 14th. He was made a corporal
lat Camp Merriett, New Jersey before
sailing. Relatives of Corporal Ruff
|are hopeful that he has recovered from
his wounds and will soon be home
ward bound.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
Big Barns and Silos on the
Farm of Former Senator
Destroyed by Fire on
Tuesday Afternoon.
CAUSE OF BLAZE A MYSTERY
Fire Broke Out in HAY Now of the
Horse Barns and Seven Buildings
Were Destroyed Before Flames
are Extinguished

A fire which broke out in the hay
mows of the horse barn on the farm
of the late Senator Isaac Stephenson
in Somers just after three O'Clock Tues
day afternoon proved one Of the worst
fires in the history of the rural COM
nunities of Kenosha county and before
the flames had been extinguished they
had licked up three barns, two silos,
the tool sheds and the box stall barns
on the farm entailing a loss estimated
at from fifteen to twenty-five thousand
dollars.
No cattle or horses were burned in
the buildings az heroic efforts made by
men employed on the farm were sue
cessful in rescuing the animals from
their peril. The farm while one of the
best improved in the state had no form
of fire protection and as the buildings
were old and dry as finder the flames
spread so rapidly that it was impos-
sible for the small force of men On the
farm to stay its progress. Many times
efforts were made to break The spread
of the flames but they leaped from
building to building until al of the
seven buildings had been completely
destroyed and left piles of smouldering
ashes. When the fire was discovered in
the horse barns men employed on the
farm rushed to the barns and opened
the doors and released the horses.
They managed to get out of the big
building before it collapsed.
Most Of the buildings destroyed had
been standing on the farm for many
years. The three barns were built un-
der the personal direction of the late
Senator Stephenson more than forty
years ago and at the time they were
built they were considered the finest
farm buildings in Kenosha county. All
of the buildings destroyed, with the
exception of the two silos had been
built more than thirty-ive years ago.
The farm is now held by the Steph-
enson Land and Lumber Company Of
Marinette as a part of the estate of
the United States Senator and G. w.
Martin was in charge of the operation
of it. He was unable to account in
any way for the origin of the fire.
None Of the men employed on the farm
had been in the hay NOW during the
afternoon and it is thought possible
that the fire may have been started by
some one who went into the barn to
sleep and who may have been burned
to death in the blaze that followed. So
complete was the destruction of the
buildings that it would be impossible to
find anything which might aid in solving
the mystery.
While is it known that some insnr-
ance was carried on the buildings neither
Mr.. Martin nor P. @. Torrey, former
Superintendent of the farm and now
a representative of the company in the
handling of it could give the amount Of
this insurance. 1t is expected that a
part Of the buildings will be rebuilt
during the winter months.
The fire caused great excitement in
the towns of Somers and Pleasant
Prairie and the blaze from it could
be seen for miles.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-11-28
TO DE.MOBILIZE s. A.T.C. NC "
President To
Rule From
Ship or Paris
oficia1ly Stated That He Will Not
Surrender Any Executive Duties
When He Goes to Peace Meet.

Washington, Nov. 27-No weight
is attached by President Wilson
to the arguments of critics of his
plans for attending the peace con-
ference that in crossing the sea he
loses his right to perform his
executive duties. and that all Of
them will devolve upon the vice
president. Tt was said officially
today that his administration of
the government could be carried
on aboard ship or from Paris as
well as in the United States. He
holds that there is no constitutional
difficulty and wireless and cable
lines completely solve the physi-
cal problems.