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The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

John B. Richards, 1sSS Eighth street
northwest has been commissioned as
captain In the Engineer Corps Of
the army. the War Department has
announced. Thomas X. Cox. al 5
street northwest, has been comn1is-
stoned as a captain IN the Ordnance
Department, and Jay L. Grouse. rs
ID street northeast. has been COM
missioned as a captain in the aviation
section of the Signal Corps.
ID. J. Demorest, 2405 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, was named a first
lieutenant i'm the Ordnance Depart
ment. and Frank H Trewin. WASH
ington Barracks. has been commits
sioped a second lieutenant in the En-
gineer Corps.
Secretary Daniels has ordered re-
sumption OF the sale Of candy In the
navy. stopped January 10. pending
investigation of reports that some Of
the candy furnished the men contain
ed glass and poison After an inquiry
had been made it was announced the
reports were not true.
Hoses used by the United States
army have increased by 27s.OOO, ac-
cording TO figures compiled by the
American Red Star Animal Relief.
There now are in use by the army
344.0 horses. These figures, the
association said. did not represent
the number of horses purchased by
the army since war was declared
against Germany. however, as
thousands OF the animals have
died at the various training camps
and remount depots.
Shipping fever or influenza is
given by the society as the cause
of the majority of the deaths. This
also was given as the principal
cause of death among army horses
and mules by the War Department
in the last statement regarding
them.
Approximately ssS5.s75 was lost
to the government through the
death of 4.777 horses from natural
diseases during the six week period
ending January IL last
The society is headed by DR.
William o. Stillman. as director
general, with headquarters in Al
bany, n. Y. DR.. Stillman was presi.
dent of the American Humane AS
sociation for twelve years.
Authority for the promotion OF
retired officers of the Navy and
Marine Corps called into active
service after retirement. is contain
ed in a bill which has been intro
duced in the House and Senate in
response TO a request from Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels.
The bill makes clear the author
ity of the Navy Department ID cal
retired officers into active service
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
Check GrabberS
Quit Business
Gone are the days,
Gone beyond recall,
When the metropolitan boob
Et.. - -. 4. Ill

when the metropolitan poop
Fought to nay it all.
There is a painful announcement to
make.
Doleful as il may seem, the Check
Grabbers' Union. once so prominent
among the gilded places Of gastron-
omy, have gone out Of business and
relinquished its charter and the time
honored slogan of the cult: This
is my party" may never be heard
again in the land.
A combination of circumstances over
which he had no control has turned
the average member Of this order into
a nice, quiet, gentlemanly being. The
good right arm which shot out for
the check in days Of yore and would
fight for possession Of il, has been
paralyzed.
Paralyzed by prices, by the metro
politan brand of Hooverism which not
only conserves food, but elevates cost
and. presumably, by the world war
The most enthusiastic check grabber
Is not willing 20 fight the whole Ger
man army. He may be crazy. but he's
no fool.
In the good old days they used to
run down the aisle between the tables
to meet the waiter and take the bad
news away from him. The check gen.
eraIly got back 10 the cashier with 4
dozen torn places in il, which had
transpired when four or five members
Of this interesting cult got hands on
It simultaneously.
Nowadays a check can lie on the ta-
BILE for a half-hour without being no.
ticed at all. No waiter has had his
Tuxedo torn of by an eager mob Of
check grabbers since We started to
make the world safe for democracy.
Nowadays, when the most modest
check looks like a taxicab license
number, the enthusiasm Of the union
has seeped out and it has nothing
left but a tradition.
Like ghostly voices from the pasi
come the favorite passowrds OF the
great organization:
Jaw, let me do II"
Nav. it's my turn. You did it yes
terday."
This is my party, gents. Remem-
ber that"
"Aw, have a heart. Let this be on
me-"
"I pay this or there's going to be a
riot"
The restaurant check today Is an
orphan. Nobody claims il and hugs
il to his heart. The check grabber
has gone, a victim Of the interpational
fuss, along with Old John Bafleycorn,
the divine right Of kings and the
brotherhood of man.<Ex.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
How About the Garden.

1t is not minute too early, even if there is
snow on the ground, for you to set your mind to
work the problem of raising vegetables for next
IAN and winter consumption
In Washington the problem is not as easy of
elution j is in other cities for the Capital has
hundred thousand more mouths to feed than it
hs., year ago.
as government has not been idle in doing its
III y this work, and 1t has delegated to lossl
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

"If Cupid will please remove his kolinsk and
get out his little bow and arrow he shoot any
time" In some such words Mr.. Colladay informs
US bridegrooms-to-b and brides-to-be that will
not have cold deal when we marry on heatless
day.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.
TNnER sTrnIEs

UNnERSTUDIES.
If so the day shall gloomy be.
So much the more the need for me
To meet its shadows cheerily.
II Brother Sun cannot break through
The clouds that hide his face from
view,
'Tis ours his little job to do.
And shed whatever light we may
Athwart the dull and shadowed day
To brighten up the clouded way.
Copyright, l9ls.)
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
The Herald.

In another column will be found statement
showing the number of agate lines of advertising
carried in 1916 and 1917 by three of the newspapers
of the District of Columbia.
The reader, who buys what advertisers have to
sell, will note that The Herald increase exceeded
the combined increases made by its morning and
evening contemporaries.
The Herald not only continues to enjoy the con-
hdence of its advertisers but offers additional argu
ment for using its columns in that its circulation
has increased per cent in less than thirty days
Since returning to the selling price of one cent
a copy The Herald has made astonishing gains
The sale of newspapers the news stands show
an increase of so per cent in the last ten days
The into the home before breakfast circulation
is exceeding our most sanguine expectations.
With the accomplishment of better newspaper,
coupled by ability to render good service, The
Herald has added many thousands to the already
long list of friends. No other newspaper enjoys
intimate relationship with its readers The
Herald.
To deserve this bond between newspaper and
subscriber is the constant aim of The Herald. In
handling the news The Herald subscribes to what
is so well said of the Kansas City STAR at OBJ
the decencies and amenities of life 1t
wantonly brings shame sorrow to any home
Its advertisements are clean. The world it surveys
with good cheer, looking forward TO a confident
tomorrow"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

Machinery for cutting blocks Of
marble and onyx into slabs Is needed
by q Bolivian frm
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

81 cannot shave myself" postcards H. D. B.
(which do you advise me to do on heatless Mon
day, go to dry cleaner or laundry"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
Queer Quirks in the News

"Hoboettes Of America" name OF
new woman organization Of hobo bis
cult shooters" who wander from one
city to another.
Siberian sable the size OF mans
hand sold for $50 in st. Louis.
Hubby gave her so many black eyes
friends wouldn't have known her with
out them, woman testified in sepsra-
ton suit.
Auto caught an army deserter in
st. Louis. After it knocked him
down police found on him papers
showing he had run away from Okla
homa camp.
College boys herd sheep in Wyom-
ing because so many herders have
been drafted for the army.
Calling a taxi. two Philadelphia ban
dts toured the town. robbing hve
stores Of $50 in one hour.
Bronx tree is defendant in lawsuit.
Boy it fell on sues for $1,000 dam
ages. John Flood VS.. a tree in
18th street"
Saloon not an industry, store, or
shop, but a place OF amusement. de-
cided Cleveland fuel administrator in
holding they could open heatless Mon
days.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

Some Cleveland man has invented gas mask.
Put one your meter.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04

First call for the annual floods in the Ohio
River basin!
The Washington herald., 1918-02-04
RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
Americas Fsmuu An-Year Rssort.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
 SOU ,
  Conducted by National Council of the Boy Scouts of America)
SEA SCOUTS TO BE FORMED

The sea scout branch of the Boy Scouts of America has been placed un- der the direction of James A. Wilder.
 The lure of the sea is as strong to the boy as the lure of the wilds. For the first time he is to have a chance to smell the tar and oakum and feel the swaying deck beneath his feet even though he may live in a sandy desert
 The chief sea scout has introduced a new note into scouting-the idea of giving every scout definite job with definite duties. Under his system there is no general rush for the axe and neg lect of the shovel. Every scout does his part of the work and together they do it all-whether it is launching boat or cooking a meal.
 AS in the navy, every scout in the boat will have speciality and a rating based on that speciality. He will have certain gear in his charge and will re- ceive special instruction in the han ding and the care of the same.
 It is not absolutely necessary that there shall be water in or near a town where the sea scouts are to be organ ized, though not to have at least horse-pond will be handicap. Jour- neys to navigable water must then be undertaken or crew and skipper will stick at the boat grade, and interesting but dry-land class of work and games.
 It will be permissible to change a room into ship" In this case the stairways will become 'gangways," the windows ports" and "skylights," and everything will be kept shipshape.
 The United States navy department has been interested in sea scouting for a number of years, and some troops of sea scouts have had the use of navy equipment, including boats. Instruc- tion has been given in some cases by instructors from navy yards and navy vessels.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
WILLING TO SHARE DANGER
Brave French Woman No More Afraid of Air Raid Than Her Husband
 Was of Shells.

All Paris is laughing over the sang froid of a young married midinette on the occasion of a recent air raid on Paris.
 The heroine resides on the top story of a large apartment house, and when the warning was given was sound asleep.
 The concierge, finding that she did not descend to the underground shel- ter, raced upstairs and banged at the door.
 After repeated hammerings he woke the lady up, and called to her to im- mediately descend to the basement as a raid was on and she was in great danger on the top floor.
 "Go away and let me sleep. My hus- band Is in the trenches. Do you think he gets into dugout every time q shell falls? Why should I, therefore, be frightened of an air raid?"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
GIRLS! MAKE UP
 A LEMON LOTION
LEMON JUICE WHITENS SKIN AND REMOVES TAN, FREcKLES,
 SALLCWNESS.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of or chard white, shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle and tan lotion, and complexion whitener, at very small cost.
 Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will supply three ounces of orchard white for few cents. Massage this sweetly fra grant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day and see how freck- les and blemishes disappear and how clear, soft and white the skin becomes. Yes! It is harmless.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
CHANGE FOR
 THE-BETTER
And Pains in Sides Relieved, by Use of Cardui, the Woman's
 Tonic, Says Texas Lady.

Kemp, Texas.-Mrs. Minnie Cheek of this town writes q suffered with pains fin my sides :. and couldn't stand on my feet, at times. Couldn't do my work, only what had to be done. I had physician and he gave me medi- cine, tho it didn't do me any good, and he advised an operation. I had read in the Ladies' Birthday Almanac of Cardui, so decided to try 1t. When I had taken one bottle, felt the change for better. I took or 10 bot ties and have been we'll ever since.
 recommend Cardui to all suffer- ing women. When my husband told Dr. -, our family physician, was taking Cardui, he said 1t was a good tonic for me. I will never cease prais- ing 1t. It built up my system and strengthened me more than anything l ever done."
 Cardui is a purely vegetable tonic medicine, composed of ingredients which have been recognized by medi- cal writers for many years, as of value In the treatment of ailments peculiar to women, and thousands of voluntary letters similar to the above are re- ceived every year, from women users of Cardui, who have actually proven this to be true.
 If you are weak and rundown from womanly troubles, try Cardui, the wOman's tonic. All druggists.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, 1t Is sure sign that your Iit- tie ones stomach, liver and bowels needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhea, full of cold, give teaspoonful of "California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of the little bowels without gripping, and you have we'll, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative :" they love its delicious taste, and 1t always makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
CAMPING CHIEF FOR SCOUTS.

The national council of the Boy Scouts of America has recognized the importance of camping as fundamen- tai to the movement by providing for new department of camping. l.. L.. Mcdonald, of Chicago, is the chief.
 The camping director is responsible for the development of plans, programs and literature for the help of char tered troops and local councils in giv- ing boys an opportunity to receive the
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
SlOO Reward. S1OO

Catarrh is local disease greatly influ- enced by constitutional conditions. It therefore requires constitutional treat ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys- tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE destroys the foundation of the disease, gives the patient strength by improving the general health and assists nature in doing its work. $100.00 for any case of Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE fails to cure.
 Druggists 76c. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. Ohio.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

benefits of camp life under the most favorable conditions and in the most economical and efficient way.
 He will define and maintain regula- tions for the conduct of camps for boy scouts and will be specifically charged with the supervision of all boy scout camps and enforcing the minimum re- quirements prescribed for leadership, facilities, program, sanitary arrange ments and menu.
 Doubtless the anticipation of camps and outings attracts to the movement for its indoor program more boys and leaders than all other features com bined. The very origin of the scout movement was in response to the great need of an organized program which would take growing boys from the city out into the open air under wholesome influences, developing in them qualities inherent in the life of the pioneer, which the boys of today have little or no opportunity to acquire.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
soothe Baby Rashes

That itch and burn with hot baths of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle anointings of Cuticura Ointment. Nothing better. For free samples ad- dress, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston," Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Weary.

Actress (to her fiance)-PleasS don't ask me to kiss you for week or so, darling. You must remember I took over f200 yesterday selling kisses for the Red Cross.-Passing Show.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Welcome Word.

Heck-T suppose you always let your wife have the last word?" Peck -"Yes, and I'm tickled to death when she gets to It."
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
YOUR DUTY ID
 BE ATTRACTIVE
Have Pretty Dark Hair.

La Creole" Hair Dressing is the original hair color restorer, and not dye. Applying it to your hair and scalp revives the color glands of na- ture. It is the only hair color restorer that will gradually darken all your gray or faded hair in this way. No matter how gray, prematurely gray, faded or lusterless your hair might be, La Creole" Hair Dressing will make 1t beautifully dark, soft and lus- trous. Easily applied by simply comb ing or brushing through the hair. Don't be misled into buying some cheap prep aration.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Sc to Sneak.

Tots of pretty girls visit the can- tonments." "More than you can shake a swagger stick at"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

Heaven never helps the man who Is too lazy to hustle a little in his own behalf.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

As @ rule, the truthful gravestone is marked for the breyity of its inscrip- ton.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Specialized In Athletics.

"Jones was educated at Harvard, wasn't he?"
 "No; merely went there."
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
LA CREOLEn HAIR DRESSING

for gray or faded hair. Sold and guaranteed by all good drug stores ev- anywhere, or sent direct for $1.2O by Van Vleet-Mansfeld Drug Co.,, Mem phis, Tenn.-(Advt.)
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Importan, to Mothers
Intellectual improvement is apt tt warp woman's shape.

one, but in divorce one from one leaves two.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
When Your Eyes Need Care
 Try Murine Eye Remedy

No 6marting - Jnst Eyo Comfort. 6O cents es bruRgists or mail. Write for Frce Rye Book
 NURINE EYE R1MEDY CO.,. CHICAGO
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

The chief burden of woman's life is her neighbor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-17

whispered. They're fighting out yon-
der in the woods. There has been
some treachery."
ut is ten-ffteen," said OReilly. II
must be going"
Manin stared at him. "You don't
understand"
"Those black fellows are getting
their horses ready. I'm going"
The druggist tried to force Johnnie
into chair. "Madman! he painted.
II tell you our friends have been be-
trayed; they are retreating. Go back
to your hotel quickly"
For the first time during their &C
quaintance Manin heard the good
natured American curse; O'Reilly's
blue eyes were blazing; he had let 60
Of himself completely.
'T'm going!" he cried, hoarsely. "All
the Id Spaniards in Cuba won't
stop me. Lord! I've waited too long
should have made break"
'Idiot!" stormed the druggist. "You
wish to die, eh?"
O'Reilly ripped out another oath
and fought off the others restraining
hands.
every well, then" cried Manin, 'but
have some thought Of us who have
risked our lives for you. Suppose you
should escape? How would our troops
receive you now? Would they not
think you had cunningly arranged this
trap?"
a light of reason slowly reanpeared
In the younger mans eyes.
'No" Manin pressed his advantage
"You must wait until" He broke
off abruptly and stepped behind his
counter, for a man in the uniform of 9
Spanish lieutenant had entered the
store.
The newcomer walked directly to
O'Reilly; he was clean-cut, alert
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-17

young fellow. After searching glance
around the place he spoke in q voice
audible to both men:
"Senor, you are in danger. Tonight.
at midnight, you will be arrested. I
beg Of you to see that there is nothing
discriminating in your possession"
O'Reilly's face betrayed his amaze
ment. Arrested? What for? On
what charge"
The stranger shrugged. II don't
know. That newspaper man will be
arrested at the same moment, SO you
had better warn him. But be careful
where and how you do so, for all his
movements are watched, all his words
are overheard"
"Why do you tell me this-you7 Is
it some scheme toto incriminate
met" O'Reilly inquired.
MANN was leaning over the counter,
his face drawn with anxiety, his lips
framing the same question.
"NoH The lieutenant shook his
head. IT am friend-a Cuban, In
spite of this uniform. If you repeat
my words shall be shot within the
hour. ,implore you"-his voice be-,
came more urgent-'to heed my warn
ing. Remember midnight" He
bowed, turned to the door, and was
gone.
On the stroke Of midnight O'Reilly
was arrested, After a thorough search
Of his person and his premises he was
escorted to government headquarters,
where he found Leslie Branch.
The invalid looked taller, thinner,
more bloodless than ever, and his air
/ of settled gloom admirably became the
situation.
"Hello. What luckT Johnnie flashed
at him.
"Goodi"
An officer sharply commanded him
to be silent.
The prisoners were ordered to stand
side by side, facing their nccusers.
Then each In turn was subjected to a
rigorous examination. Owing to his
acquaintance with Spanish. O'Rsllly
(