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The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
CONSCIENCE, AND AFFECTIONS COMBINED
IN SERVICE AND SACRIFICE FOR MAN

The economical privileges and duties which
feminists have sought for their sex for years
have to them in night. Each woman is
slipping into her own special sphere as matter
Of course, that great revolution is being
complshed with scarcely ripple on the swirl
Of world events.
1t is truly democratic revolution. with equal
honors for equal endeavor. Leaders there are,
women who show others how to do big things
the humorous DR.. Shaw, backed by the women of
the voting States; Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt in the
vanguard of the rich who finance wonderful
system Of war relief; Mrs. George T. Guernsey,
regent of the D. A. R., an organization devoted
to patriotism, and the clever Miss Tarbell who
can explain home economies to a debutante
make taxation and the tariff clear to Congress
man.
And for every leader the year offers
thousands of unnamed volunteers studying Red
Cross methods, and millions of modest, energetic
housewives bent on saving babies and flour and
sugar and wool; and army of level-headed
business girls and factory women prvates in the
great home guard, each assuming her share of
woman's new burdens without complaint, and each
with her portion of glory for good work well done.
Unknown famous, woman will find 1918 the
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
{ Conservation Of Wealth
Accorded Real Support

The capital issues committee Of
the Federal Reserve Board is meet
ing hearty cooperation in its work
of conserving the nations capital,
Chairman Warburg said yesterday.
He cited kilograms pledging sup
port from various state and city or
ganizations. The latest is from the
Central States Banking Association
representing fifteen central States.
The Chamber of Commerce of Bos-
ton has adopted q resolution calling
upon the governor Of Massachusetts
to publish a proclamation for all
towns and cities of the State to re-
frain from unnecessary expenditures
at this time.
The need for conserving materials
was pointed out in a telegram from
the director of the steel supply Of
the War Industries Board. He said
that q material increase in building
operations would complicate an al
ready bad situation in some mate
rials. such as pig iron and similar
articles.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03

Col. william W. Gibson, Ordnance
Department of the regular army.
has been detailed for duty with the
priorities committee in this city.
This move relieves him from the Of
fee of the Chief of Ordnance, to
which he has been assigned for some
time. Col. Leroy T. Hillman, whom
he now relieves, has been ordered
to take command OF the arsenal at
Rock Island, Illinois.
Maj. Edmund J. Barry, Engineer
Reserve Corps, has been detailed to
duty in this city. He has been in
structed to report to the officer in
charge of cantonment construction
here for assignment
Mai. John o. Skinner, U. S. A.,
(retired). has been instructed to
proceed to Markelton, Pennsylvania,
for duty as commanding officer of
the army general hospital now un-
der construction at that point. Maj.
Skinner by his new assignment is
relieved from duty in the office of
the Surgeon General in this city.
Funeral rites for Brig. Gen.
Charles T. Alexander. retired sur
geon. u. 8. A, who died Thursday
at his residence, 1910 Connecticut
avenue, will be held today at West
Point.
Gen. AIexander's connection with
the army covered a period of more
than forty years. He was appoint
ed assistant surgeon October l.,
1856, from Arkansas. After a long
and faithful service he was retired
a colonel May 8, 1897, and subse-
quently by an act OF Congress was
commissioned brigadier general. re-
tired. Gen. Alexander leaves three
daughters. Miss Nita Alexander, OF
this city; Mrs. Arthur B. Weeks and
Mrs. Albert Anson, of New York. At
the time of his death the deceased
general was s5 years old.
Col Robert H. Rolfe, quartermaster
corps, has been instructed to report
to this city for a conference with the
quartermaster general. The establish
ment Of a material control offico in
Philadelphia is under consideration,
and it is in connection with this pro-
posed move that Col. Rolfe has been
called here. It Ii understood that he
will have charge OF the new post.
Capt. Chester C. Bolton, officers' Re-
serve Corps, has been promoted to the
rank of lieutenant colonel in the ord
nance department of the national
army, according to a recent state
ment from the War Department.
Taps sounded for another veteran
of the civil war Friday, when death
came to Brig. Cen Jacob Hurd
Smith, u. 8. A., retired. at San Diego.
California, where he was spending the
winter.
Gen. Smith was born in Ohio sew
enty-eight years ago and saw extern
sive military service, His nome is at
Carrison-on-the Hudson, New York.
Congress has been asked to include
the additional sum of $50, ,155 900 in the
urgent deficiency bill for the purpose
of Strengthening the military estab-
lishment Of the United States. This
bill is now under consideration by
the Senate Appropriations committee.
Needs have arisen which make this
action imperative for the best inter
ests Of the army and 1t Is planned to
allocate the additional appropriation
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
l. Army and Nay Neyys&t:
Best Service Column in tie CIV

as follows: For barracks and quarters
for troops, 81, 600 900; for Quartermas-
ter's Corps supplies, s5,04O,ooO; for wat
er and sewer systems at military
posts, s6,1SO, 900; for roads and wharves,
50, 81, 900; for the construction and re-
pairs of hospitals. &3,250,0oO; and for
shooting ranges and galleries and
ranges. $4,000.
Col. Hugh s. johnson, deputy pro-
Yost marshal general; Lieut.. Col.
Robert /. Rees, of the General Stan,
and Maj. Grenville Clark compose O
recently organized board charged with
ascertaining the needs of various
branches Of the army for trained men.
and to aid in locating and preparing
the most available soldiers for these
places.
This committee will have the CO.
operation Of a civilian board COM
prising representatives OF q number
Of educational institutions in their
work. They will proceed under the
direction of the Chief of Staff, and,
according to the statement Of the
War Department. they will study
the needs of the various branches of
the service for skilled men and
technicians; to determine whether
such needs shall be met by sslective
draft, special training IN educa-
tional institutions or otherwise; to
secure the coordination of the edu-
cational institutions OF the country
and to administer such plan Of spe-
cial training as may be adopted"
Henry c. Mutt, Of SIS Union Trust
Building. has been commissioned a
major in the Railway Transporta-
tion Corps of the national army.
Eleven other residents of this city
also were named as officers in the Of
ficers' reserve corps or In the ma
tional army.
They are:
Molvin ]. Abbott, of 119 D street
northeast, to be a captain, aviation
section of the Signal Reserve.
Philip Browne. of 4427 Ord street
northeast, and Edwin A. Myers, of
1907 Kenyon street northwest, to
be captains. Quartermaster Corps,
national army.
Howard H. Morse. of 1880 Kenyon
street northwest. to be a first lieu
tenant, Quartermaster Corps, ma
tional army.
z. Montford Smith, Of the Iowa
Apartments: Carl L. Kelly. Of the
New Willard Hotel; Leo v. Lannon,
John L. Lilly, Harold E Porter and
Ralph W. Wilson, of 119 D street
northeast. to be first lieutenants in
the aviation section Of the Signal
Reserve.
Curt e. HeckeI. Of room 205,
Union Station. to be q second lieu
tenant in the Quartermaster Corps,
national army. .....
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
Senator's Want Farm
Labor Made Exempt

Statements by various Senators
that the draft was depicting the
supply Of farm labor led yesterday
to the Introduction OF a resolution
by Senator Owen. Of Oklahoma, that
|no more men skilled in farming"
should be taken. He, and Senators
smith. Of Michigan. Gore. of Okla
bona. Curtis. OF Kansas, and Borah,
|of Idaho. all took the same stand.
Senator Kirby. Of Arkansas, said he
wanted more talk and more men
got TO France" Senator Smith said:
Jim told Gen. Crowder Is soon to
kssue an order that farmers shall
be left plenty of men on the
Farms"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
ARMY CHIEF
ARRIVES FOR
STAFF DUTIES
Cen. March Promises State
ment Tomorrow on Plans
for Reorganization.

Mat Gen. Peyton c. March. who
has been brought back from France
10 assume the duties of acting chief
Of stan. spent the greater part Of his
first day in Washington paying
courtesy calls and renewing ac-
quaintances. He will formally take
over his new office tomorrow.
Gen. March went to France with
one Of the first contingents of the
American expeditionary forces. Dur
ing his stay abroad he necessarily
got out Of intimate touch with the
routine OF the War Department. This
condition viii prevent him from i'm
inediately putting into effect any plans
nav 20 for reorganizing the
- - a ch1sR Of Stan.
1ouncc'nent Tomorrow.
RE rcr&IaI Stated yesterday that
be pfobably would have an announce
ment to make Monday with regard
TO the contemplated reorganization.
II Il not expected, however, that he
VIII be able to announce the changes
In Personnel OF the office for some
time yet
The generals remarks regarding a
more lenient censorship, made on his
arrival in this country. are not fully
understood by the other higher Of
fcers at the War Department They
don't seem to grasp the particular
conditions to which Gen. March OBJ
jects. Sentiment Is almost unanimous
for q more liberal censorship which
does not divulge military secrets, but
Gen. March's views on specific eondi-
tons which may be improved are
awaited with interest
Allies Confident.
The general said that he would ex-
plain his attitude towards the censor
ship when he assumed his new duties
Monday.
One OF the first questions asked Gen.
March in nearly every office he
visited was, do you think the Ger
mans really intend to launch a great
driver" The generals opinion on the
allies chances Of stopping such a
movement also was eagerly sought.
Gen March Is confident that the
allies will be found sufficiently strong
TO Withstand any attack the enemy
may be able to deliver.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
Stuff War Workers
Give Broad Invitation

All women interested in war re-
lief work are invited to attend the
meetings OF the Equal Franchise
League. held every Tuesday and
Thursday morning at the headquar-
ters of the National American wom-
an Suffrage Association, 1926 Rhode
Island avenue northwest
A large number of knitted and
hospital garments. as well as sur
gical dressings have been forwarded
to the local branch of the Red Cross
by the league. Mrs. William T.
Kelly Is in charge of the work.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03

greatest of all her years since history written,
simply because she Is no longer content to trust
her life to chance, to let things happen to her.
She moves, now, according to plan-but il is
still mans plan.
She stops buying beef on Tuesdays at the gov
ernments suggestion-while food profteers are
deaf to government pleading and warnings. She
knts millions of socks for soldiers-while greed
balks the collection and distribution of much
needed army supplies.
Contrary to all prophecies of what woman would
do with greater freedom, she does not array herself
against man, but with power to do much as she
chooses for herself she decides almost unanimously
to labor devotedly for man.
She is bent on completing his work. now as
always since the beginning Of time
"As unto the bow the cord Is
So unto the man is woman;
Though she bends him. she obeys him, =. -.
Though she draws him, yet she follows"
Woman's year finds her meeting the most
acute needs Of the worlds crucial hour with her
conscience and her affections combined in service
and sacrifice for man.
The woman who fancics that she "s not in the
war" somehow might we'll not be living at all
in 1918.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03

advanced training. after which they
will be organized into units and sent
overseas.
Men not physically fit for line serv-
Ice are eligible for this service IL they
qualify. such defects as imperfect
vision corrected by glasses and other
minor disabilities being waived
Men not registered to the draft and
who possess the necessary quAlifica-
tions should write to or call on the
Air Division. personnel department.,
1856 K street northeast for informa-
ton, sending evidence of QuAhfica-
tions.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
ANTI.POLYGAMY LAW
SOUGHT BY MOTHERS
Congress of Women Seek Federal
Amendment Against Evil.

Actuated by reports chat propaganda
in favor OF polygamy is being spread
in Germany, the Mothers Congress
has adopted a resolution urging an
anti-polygamy amendment to the Fed
eral constitution 30 as to safeguard
the United states from any such pro-
paGanda on account of the war.
The Congress also adopted a reso-
luton indorsing Secretary Daniels for
his stand for a single standard Of
morality. and Secretary Baker was
commended for the promotion Of clean
standards for the boys in the camps.
Year-round schools for all children
during war times also received the in
dorsement Of the Congress. The Con-
gress pledged cooperation in the baby
saving campaign and indorsed con-
servation.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
Two Shifts for Fremen
Proposed in Congress

Day and night shifts for District
firemen will be the order after July
l. this year. II a bill introduced In
the House yesterday by Representa-
tive Caldwell, of New York, becomes
a law.
The measure provides for alternat-
ing shift of ten hours for day and
fourteen for night and that the shift
ing Of platoons shall be seven days
apart, the rule to be maintained Will =
out variation excepting in cases Of
rioting or other abnormal causss.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
coNFEREEs ADJOURN.

Senate and House conferees on the
railroad bill met yes
ierday. They proceeded as far in the
bill as, the section including short
Inc railroads when an adjournment
vas taken. Tentativs agreement was
reached in the sections I'D to that
point
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
TO RECEIVE.

The Mississippi Society Is making
extensive preparations for . recep-
ton and dance at the Cairo Apart
ments, 1913 Q street, tomorrow even
ing. Mr.. Orlando H. Smith, presi-
dent Of the society, has invited the
Mississippi delegation in the Senate
and House TO assist in receiving the
guests. An Mississippians In wsSh-
ington are cordially invited TO at
tend.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
HERRING AND SHAD HERE.

shad and herring, fresh from Ches-
apeake Bay, now are on the Washing
ton market, the first shipment of the
season having arrived yesterday. The
was small, but assur-
anees are given that arrivals viii be
regular from now on.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
Oh! the Charm
Of Beauty
Let Stuart's Calcium Waters Restore
the Color to Your Cheeks and
Remove the Cause of Pim-
pies, Blackheads, Etc.

Every one envies a beautiful skin,
just as every one envies a healthy
person. Unsightly faces filled with
pimples, discolorations, blackheads,
etc, are nothing but unhealthy facef
due to blood impurities. Cleanse the
blood and the facial blemishes dis
appear.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
Joseph G. Med Donald
Summoned to Colors

Joseph G. Mcdonald, 18 Girard
street northwest. has teen ordered
70 report to Norfolk. Va. for active
DUTY on March 5.
Mr.. Mcdonald is at present an ex-
Hrniner for the Federal Trade Conn
mission
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
FINANCE BILL DEBATED.

The war finance corporation bill
was discussed again yesterday, in the
Senate. Not much progress was
made. Democratic leaders said to-
night they would use all efforts TO
pass the BIN Monday.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03

and salyes will stop facial biem-
ishes. The cause is impure blood
hlled with all manner OF refuse
matter.
Stuart's Calcium Waters cleanse
poisons and impurities. And you'll
never have good complexion until
the blood is clean.
No matter how bad your complex
ion is, Stuart's Calcium Waters will
work wonders with II. You can get
druggists for 80 cents a package.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03
THE TRAGEDY OF ISRAEL.
A Nation Without a Country.
by DIR. JAMES Il.

JAMES Z" TALMAGE.
City, Utah.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-03

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
REST TENT ENLARGED

Pasadena, Dec. 24.-The Pasadena
Tournament of Roses celebration this
New Years cay will have added at
fractions commemorating the worlds
peace-victory. In view of this, there
will be an increase of visitors over
anv previous years. The Christian
Science Monitor Treo Rest Tent,
which is always maintained for the
accommodation of the city's guests,
will have enlarged capacity for 1919.
The location of the tent will be one
half block west of the Hotel Mary
lana, on East Colorado street. The
tent will be comfortably furnished
and will afford a quiet resting place
for both men and women. Everyone
will be welcome, and there VIII DC
no charges whatever.
Mr.. Elmer A. Todd, pupil of Widor;;
Paris. teacher of piano, organ aho
harmony. Davis Bldg.-Ady:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24
MEETING OF SHEEP MEN AND
RARRECUE.

There will be a meeting of the I'M
perial Valley sheep and wool grow
ers at Holtville, Saturday, December
28, to which sheep men are invited
and urged to be present. Consider
able business of Importance will
come before the meeting.
Arrangements have been made for
a barbecue at noon. The committee
promises lots of good eats. DON'T
FAIL TO COME.
IMPERIAL VALLEY SHEEP AND
WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIA-
TION.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

where she Will remain untu altei
Christmas.
Mrs. Estelle Smith of Imperial is
in Ell Centre in the interests of the
Red Cross.
Armand Powers, son of DR.. and
Mrs. r. H. Powers, has returned
from Los Angeles, where he has been
attending Occidental College. He
will remain with his parents until
after the Holidays.
The many frienls of the Rev. and
Mrs. Palmer will be glad to learn
that she is greatly improved from
her attack of influenza.
Miss Mabel rGogan, who has been
nursing in San Diego in st. Jo-
seph's hospital, has returned to Ell
Centre to spend the holidays with
her parents.
Mrs. Madeline Morse is expected
home from San Diego for Christ
mas.
Mrs. Harmon, wife of Ralph Har-
mon, foreman of the dredger gang
of the Irrigation District, was
brought to the FL Centre hospital
this morning suffering from slight
attack of influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Rath expect to
spend the holidays in San Fran
cisco.
Mrs. A. Hart of the Barbara Worth
E. H. Decelles of FL Paso, Tex,
is stopping in the city for few
days. He says this is his first visit
to the valley in thirty years.
Miss Laura Stewart has fully re-
covered from her attack of the in
fluenza and was on the street TODAY
for the first time She reports that
her mother is recovering from an at
tack of the same maladv.
R. H. Gates of Castle Rock is an
Imperial Valley visitor.
Miss Estelle Neejham, who has
been attending college at Pomona,
is home for the holidays.
Lee Nuffer. who is in the navy
at Goat Island, will snend Christmas
with his parents in Eel Centre.
The health officers report great
Improvement in the 'flu" conditions
throughout the Valley The hospi-
tai at Calipatria has been closed en-
tirely, as there has been no need for
it Recently. This is indeed good
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24
VINDFNRURG TO
RETAIN OFFICE.

(By Associated Press
Basle-An agreement has been
reached between the Berlin gov
ernment and the German general
staff whereby Won Hindenburg
and Quartz master General
GrCener will retain their offices,
according to the Berlin Lokal
AnZieger.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Do you want to buy home ready
to move in? We offer you choice
from five; liberal terms. Valley Lum-
Der Co.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Do YOU want to buy home ready
to move in? We offer YOU choice
from five; liberal terms. Valley Lum-
ber Co.-Adv. .--
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24
Christmas news.

Christmas news.
Household furniture and fruit at
ID. ID. Nairn auction, December 21.-
Adv.
The local Red Cross chapter re-
ceived a telegram from headquarters
this morning to the effect that the
closing OF the drive would be extend
ed to aJnuary 10 on account OF the
epidemic delaying the canvassa. The
membership for the county to date,
with many districts not heard from,
is about $500. This is the adult men,
bership only, as the drive was al
most exclusively for them, while In
past wears the drives were for Ju-
venile members also. This year the
membership shows great increase
over last.
Mrs. Mildred Vogelsang will ar
rive Wednesday morning to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Oft of S48 Olive
street.
Jean Davis arrived here yesterday
to spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Whitelaw, father
and mother of Attorneys r. B. ana
Dorsey Whitelaw. arrived today and
will spend the holidays visiting their
sons.
White Leghorn chickens at d. d.
Nairn auction, December 27.-Adv.
Edward II. Decelles, special repre-
sentative of the United tSates En-
ployment Service, Department of La
Dor. arrived in the city last evening
and will be here at the Hotel Oregon
for several DAYS, where he wishes to
hear from employers of Mexican la
Dor as to the labor situation in the
Imperial Valley. He will make a
report on the situation as he finds
it. Mr.. Decalles is here merely for
the purpose of looking into the ques-
ton of Mexican labor and will inves-
tigate nothing else.
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Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

We have five houses for sale, much
below present cost of building; liberal
terms. Valley Lumber C..-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Don't fail to read the display ad-
vertisements in the Imperial Valley
Press for bargains.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

1t is believed that he received his
wound in the last day or two of the
war.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Two-bottom P. & 0. engine plow
and other farming implements to be
sold at D. D. Nairn auction, Decem-
hf1, 27.-AGy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Make YOUR reservations for your
Christmas Dinner at the Barbara
Worth Hotel-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. LyaI
received a letter written in a hoSpl-
tai, but they did not know how seri-
Gus his injuries were.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

In the casualty report issued at
Washington today, the name OF Will
Lyal of Imperial, who was previous
ly reported missing in action, ap-
pears as only slightly wounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Mrs. Estelle Smith of Imperial is
in Ell Centre in the interests of the
Red Cross.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

hotel left for Los Angeles Sunday,
where she will remain until after
Christmas.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

The Barbara Worth hotel has
erected beautiful tree in the din
ing room for the benefit of those
taking their Christmas dinner there.
They report many reservations for
that evening.