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Evening star., 1918-01-12
8OcdQt,
Helen Blodgets and :. Mis-. Margaret


Mr.. John Barrett entertained box
party at the National last evening. his
guests including the minister of Vene-
zuela and Miss Dominica. Mr.. and Mrs.
Francisco Yanes and Mr.. Luis Churion,
secretary Of the Venezuela legation.
Mrs. John Thomas Taylor, accom-
panied by her daughter. Miss Frances
Ella Betz, left Washington this morn
ing for Old Point Comfort, where Miss
Betz's marriage to Lieut.. William Irwin
Mirkfl will take place Monday at noon
at the Hotel Chamberlain.
This evening Mrs. Taylor viii enter
tain the members of the bridal party
and a few additional guests before the
hop.
Mr.. and Mrs. H Campbell Graef have
as their house guest Mrs. H. Whitney
Treat of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Graefs
sister.
Formal announcement has been made
by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Sloat Fassett OF
New York of the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Jennie Fassett, to En-
tsign Ethe1bert Paul Nevin, U. 5. N. X,
son of the late Ethelbert Nevin, the
composer, and Mrs. Nevin Miss Fassett
attended the Cathedral School here at
the same time that her fiance's sister,
Miss Doris Nevin, was a student there.
Ensign Nevin. who was graduated from
Princeton in 1912. is stationed on one
of the United States transports.
Mr.. Malcolm Graeme Bruce of Rich
mond, who is here assisting in the war
work, has taken the residence 211O
Massachusetts avenue. Mr.. Bruce Is a
brother of Mrs. Richard Crane.
Mrs. John H Hoover was hostess at a
luncheon today at her home at the navy
yard.
Mrs Edward F. Carry and Miss Mar
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Unanimous, Kansas Expects.
West Virginia Will Ratify.

Gov. J. ]. Cornwen of West Virginia
said that in case of the necessity for a
special session the ratification Of the
amendment would be included in the
call.
Gov. c. E. Mi1liken of Maine said that
he was in favor Of the adoption OF the
amendment as soon as possible. The
Hinshaw announced, would continue
the policy, of urging special sessions in
1918. The matter also probably will be
considered at the special convention of
the party, which will meet In Chicago
March 5.
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President and Mrs. Wilson With
Family Party Attend the
Theater.
Many Luncheons and Dinners Mark
the Day-Visitors From
Out of Town.

The President and Mrs. Wilson at
tended the performance at Keith's The
ater last evening.
They were accompanied by Miss Mar
garet Wilson. Mrs. Francis B. Sayre and
Prof. Arson.
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Mrs. Horace Wescott entertained at q
| large luncheon today at the Montgom-
cry Country Club.
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PRESIDENT OBJECTS TO MOVE
FOR MINISTER OF MUNITIONS

tives Caldwell and Lunn of New York
Fields Of Kentucky, Olney Of Massa-
chusetts, and Shallenger of Nebraska.
The enRagement was made by Mr. Bor-
land. who suggested that the House
should have the benefit Of the Presi-
dents views.
Opposition Confirmed.
After the call several OF the military
committee members said they had been
opposed to the new department plan
and that the Presidents explanation
had confirmed their opposition. The
opinion was expressed that, regardless
Of what might be done in the Senate.
the proposal would get nowhere on
the House side.
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Mrs. John E. Osborne, wife of the
former Governor of Wyoming, was the
honor guest at a luncheon today. given
by Mrs. Walter Wells
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Mrs. Samuel Jordan Graham has been
Obliged to cancel all her social en-
gagements. as she is at the Emergency
Hospital undergoing treatment for o
fractured ankle.
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Miss Margaret Wilson had a box
party yesterday afternoon at the
concert at the National. when her
guests included Mrs. Francis b. Sayre
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Creel
Others entertaining box parties in
cluded Mrs. Delos Blodgett, whose
guests included Mrs. Willis Vande-
vanter, Mrs. Edward Everett Blodgett
of, Boston, Mrs. James II. Patten and
her sister, Miss Sarah Latimer; Miss
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Miss Marion Hilliard, daughter of Mr.
A!phonsis Hilliard of Minneapolis
whose engagement to Mr.. Delos Blod-
sett, Jr., was recently announced will
reach Washington this afternoon and
be the house guest of Mrs. Blodgett for
several days. This evening Mrs. Blod-
gett VIII give a dinner in her honor
later entertaining the party in her
boA at the charity ball at the Willard
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hoover will en-
1ertaln informally at dinner this even
ing; Yesterday Mrs. Hoover had guests
at luncheon.
COL and Mrs. William Cary Sanger
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Senator Phelan will entertain a din
ner party this evening, later taking hi.
guests to the charity ball.
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have as their guests Mrs. Butler Will
hanson of New York.
Sir Charles and Lady Ross have taken
possession of the residence, 1402 Mas
sachusetts avenue, which they recently
leased
Representative and Mrs. Ira Copley
left Washington today for a visit of
several weeks at their home in Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Crane will be
hosts at dinner this evening. later en-
tertaining their guests in their box at
the charity ball at the Willard.
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock will not receive
tomorrow afternoon.
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Miss Dorothy CahiIl of 2319 wyoming
avenue, Is visiting Miss Alice Laffey at
Wilmington, Del
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Mr.. and Mrs. H. Campbell Graef hav
as their house guest Mrs. H. Whitne.
Treat of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Graef
sister.
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governors
REPLY TO DRY CALL
Announce Favorable Sentiment TO.
ward Ratifying Prohibition Fed
eral Amendments.

CHICAGO, January 12.-Answeri
from eighteen governors have been re-
ceived by Virgil G. Hinshaw. chairman
of the prohibition national committee
to the call issued last week to the gov
ernors Of each state urging special
legislative sessions to- ratify the pro-
federal amendment.
Theodore G. Bilbo. governor of Mis-
announces that the legislature
of his state had already ratified the
Gov Lynn ]. Frazier Of North Dagota
wrote: IAN extra session has been call
ed for January %, and am confident
it will ratify the amendment"
Unanimous, Kansas Expects.
Gov. Lynn ]. Frazier of North Dakota
1.-THE chances are that the amendment
will be ratified at the coming session
by an unanimous vote.
Gov Moses Alexander of Idaho said
eff there are states that would like to
Join together, Idaho will be glad to CO.
operate and meet with any of these
executives for the purpose Of discus
sing the question.
Gov r. I. Manning Of South Carolina
wrote: "I am recommending that the
pass the amendment as soon
as possible. The general assembly will
soon convene and the matter will be
taken up probably in the very near fu-
ture"
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Commander and Mrs. Horace T. Dyer
entertained at a small dinner last even
ing.
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garet Carry. who are spending the win
ter at the Shoreham, will not be at
home on Monday, but will receive Jan
uary Il. and the following Mondays
throughout the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Kingsland Macy OF
New York, who have come to Washing
ton for the winter, have taken the
residence. 1116 New Hampshire avenue
Mr.. Macy is a member of the wa1
trade board.
Senator and Mrs. Myers of Montana
entertained at dinner last evening al
their residence. 1917 Oregon avenue, il
honor of Mr.. w. w. Mcdowell, lieuten.
ant governor of Montana, and Mrs. Nc.
Dowell, who are spending a few days
at the Willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic D. McKenne,
entertained at dinner last evening, in
compliment to Mrs. McKenney's brother
and sister-in law, the American consul
at Lima, Peru. and Mrs. William w
Handley, who are their house guests
The dinner was followed by a musical
Mrs. Handley, who possesses charm
Ing voice, gave several selections.
Commander and Mrs. Horace T. Dyer
entertained at a small dinner last even
ing.
Miss Dorothy CahiIl of 2319 Wyoming
avenue, Is visiting Miss Alice Laffey at
Wilmington, Del
Mrs. Samuel Jordan Graham, has been
Obliged to cancel all her social en-
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

ing full confidence that his family and
his friends stand behind him in the
great enterprise he has undertaken.
"a division inspector submitted the
following in this connection:
"'While stationed at Columbus
Barracks, Ohio. last year. was a
member of a general court-martial
that tried approximately 100 enlisted
men for desertion from national
guard regiments stationed on the bor-
der. / believe l am safe in saying
that at least 80 per cent of them
gave as their reason for desertion the
fact that they had received letters
from home to the effect that wife,
sister or mother was either dying,
very i'll, or in destitute circumstances,
and begged the man to come home at
once. Many of the men admitted that
when they arrived home they found
that the writer of the letter had ex-
aggerated conditions.
MANY young soldiers, fresh from
home, suffer from inconsistencies, no
matter how army officers may, try to
make their surroundings pleasant and
comfortable and provide proper
amusements. Extraordinary meas
ures have been taken by the War De-
partment during the past year to keep
the young soldier actively engaged
while in camp with sports, amuse-
ments and comforts that wholesome
psychology might be sustained. Still,
type of soldier will yearn for home
and fall into brooding mood. 1t
is obvious how harmful to him and
to the service discontented letter
from home might be-"
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

So fast our women are putting
themselves into service suits and
service garments that we have al
ready come. to- the place where this
new order, of things in apparel Is
taken as a matter of course. Arrives
a new outfit over the animated hori-
zon of original things, and we discuss
Its points, of Il advantage over other
outfits-its trlmness, its strength, its
fitness for the purpose 1t is to fulfill
or the emergency 1t meets-we Ihave
ceased to speak of it as new de-
parture; the novelty has passed and
the service suit is established;
! There is nothing simple and easily
disposed of about the, designing, of
these practical new clothes. They
must be convenient, comfortable,
durable and shapely. Specialists are
giving them weeks Of thought, Their
last efforts proclaim that they have
done wonders, for now we have the
new coat and breeches suit as trim
as a riding habit and as efficient as
soldiers uniform, In fact, the
breeches are cut on lines much like
those of the boys In khaki-except
that they are cut in one with the
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
DOG A PROBLEM IN ENGLAND
Diminishing Food Supply Makes Ca
nine Industry Difficult One From
War Standpoint.


The British government is wrestling
with the problem Of what to do with
dogs, In view of the rapidly diminish
ing stocks of food. 1t seems settled
that the number Of dogs is to be re-
duced. There are hardly any dog bis
cults left, and no more will be manu-
factured, as the low grade -four from
which they are made is wanted for the
textile trades.
Bonar Law, Chancellor of the exche-
Iuer, refused to include heavy tax
on dogs in his budget, which he in
troduced in the last week of April.
His friends said that such tax would
kill dog-breeding as an industry, and
would work unequally between rich
and poor. The poor mans dog would
be sacrificed, while the pampered
Pekinese would flourish.
Now the alternative proposal is to
prohibit the breeding of dogs during
the war except under license. The ef-
feet of this would be to allow the per-
petuation Of pedigreed breeds, which
have taken many years and large sums
of money to produce, and also useful
dogs, like sheep dogs and army dogs.
The breeding Of mongrels and prob
ably of purely fancy dogs would be
prohibited.
There will be no interference with
people who already have dogs. They
will in the future need all their in
genuity to keep pets fed.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

The following article is quoted from
the Red Cross organ, "A. Il. G. Rays"
published at Denver. Among the
things we can do is to follow its
advice.
"The following statement Is au-
thOrized by the War Department:
"Recent reports from commanding
generals of certain army divisions in
dlcate that one of the fruitful causes
of soldiers absenting themselves with
out leave Is the discouragng letter
from home. Such letters frequently
give alarming and exaggerated re-
ports of conditions surrounding the
soldiers family, that some member
is desperately i'll, that all are starv-
Ing or that they are being In some
way harnssed. In instances such let
ters have so preyed upon the minds
Of soldiers that they have absented
themselves without leave to 20 home,
only to find that conditions had been
grossly exaggerated.
Meanwhile the soldier has been
absent without leave-a serious mill
tary offense. His problem then be-
came one of facing the penalty or
getting deeper in trouble by deserting.
Sometimes a mans pride or fear has
led him. to desert. .,l k...A
"Every soldier wants 10 receive
letters from home. They should be
frequent, cheerful, hopeful and ap-
preciative of the sacrifice that he is
making for his country. They should
be full of family incidents and cheer
full home gossip. They should pro-
tect him from the trifling alarms and
the small annoyances nj everyday life.
They should encourage him by Civ
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
THE MAKING OF
4 FAMOUS
MEDICINE
How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Is Prepared For
Woman's Use.

A visit to the laboratory where this
successful remedy is made impresseS
even the casual looker-on with the reli.
ability, accuracy, skill and cleanliness
which attends the making of this great
medicine for woman's ills.
Over $50, 900 pounds of various herbs
are used annually and all have to be
gathered at the season of the year when
their natural juices and medicinal sub.
stances are at their best.
The most successful solvents are used
to extract the medicinal properties from
these herbs.
Every utensil and tank that comes in
contact with the medicine is sterilized
and as final precaution in cleanliness
the medicine is pasteurized and sealed
in sterile bottles.
1t is the wonderful combination Of
roots and herbs, together with tho
skill and care used in its preparation
which has made this famous medicine
80 successful in tho treatment OF
female ills.
The letters from women who have
been restored to health by the use OF
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound which we are continually pub
fishing attest to itS virtue.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
FOOTING Is Popular.

Footing fits in so wen with theiver!
simple fashions of the season that II
Is no wonder this dainty trimming iS
in high favor this year. A lovely lit
tie frock recently over from Paris /,
made of fine white silk net in a de
sign Of artful simplicity. The gath
cred skirt is tucked in two-incb tuck
set six inches apart and on, the edg
of each tuck is two-inch band o.
black net footing. The sleeves (jus
to the elbow are edged with blacl
footing and so is a deep, demure tichu
drawn down over the shoulders int
the sash. And the sash? 1t is
eiel blue faille silk, with four band
of footing on { eh SaSA end.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
u. s. Insures Eluhters.

In all our war measures and activi-
ties there is nothing wiser, better and
fraught with more good to our fighting
men and the nation than our soldier
and sailor insurance. Members of the
military and naval forces of the United
States for whose benefit the insurance
was established are availing them
selves of 1t. More than 100000 mem.
bers Of Americas fighting forces are
now insured by the government for
more than $16,500,00O,000 by the Unit
ed States government.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
Fouuy In Camp.

1t was am unusually foggy morning
at Camp Grant. The soldiers were in
line as usual ready for drilling, but
the sergeant noticed that somebody
was out Of place, he being quite dis
tance away. He called to him to get
In line, but no answer was received
nor did the object stir. After calling
and motioning to him several times he
walked up to him, when to his dismaY
he found he had been talking to b post.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
[[N 1rIEIE lLHENl[LlLE(h[HI11
CHERADAME'S GREAT IDEA


Andre Cheradame, recognized au-
thority on pan-Germanism, lays before
the allies daring plan for organizing
scientifically revolution against PAN
Germany within its very boundaries.
He is confident that 60,000,000 German
hating people of Bohemia, Galicia,
Herzegovina, Pennsylvania, Bukowina
and Poland can be aroused to active
rebellion and that they can be supplied
with arms and ammunition by squad
rons Of giant airplanes like the Ca
pronls. This, says NJ. Cheradame, is
the sure way to end the war.
When Andre Cheradame states
facts about middle Europe and the
Balkans he speaks as very high au-
thority on such questions. Also, when
he suggests practical course of ac-
tion based on those facts he demands
most serious attention as a man whose
previous foresights, enunciated in
minute detail through more than two
decades, have been strikingly and
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
FARMERS ARE WORKING HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before.
For all these workers the frequent use Of
Aliens Foot=Ease, the antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the
foot-bath, increases their efficiency and in
sures needed physical comfort. 1t takes the
Friction from the Shoe, freshens the feet,
and prevents tired, aching and blistered feet.
Women everywhere are constant users Of
Aliens Foot=Ease. Don't get foo, sore, get
Aliens Foot=Ease. Sold by dealers every
where, 25c.-AdY. ...-..-
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
Suits Of eeoraette.

The word "suit" recalls to many
mlnds the taileuts Of serge, tricotine,
gabRrdine and the various heavy silks
In dress and sport weaves. Any mate
rial so sheer as geotgette does not
seem feasible for such garment, but
IA stunning example on tailored lines
created of the heaviest quality OF
cream georgette allows this fabric to
enter the lists as fitting medium for
suits, says the Dry Goods Economist.
The finger-tip length coat is elaborate
.ly embroidered in navy silk. A few
Nroad plaits give the necessary full
ness in, a skirt Of this material and
hey nicely correspond to those in the
oack of the coat that is belted at the
a0rInal waistlina- tff 81.
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
Riahts in Grass.

The fact that the tenant does not
have the right to walk off and take
the lawn with him when he moves from
the premises was made clear in de-
cision handed down by Vice Chancel-
lor Leaning in Camden N. j., the 9TH
er day, deciding against tenant who
had created lawn by spreading lay
er of top soil, and who attempted later
to carry 1t away. .s--''--a.''s'----'
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
Xv 4 4EADER Of -BOHEMIANS- : 2GT,


DR.. Thomas G. Masaryk, presl
dent Of the Czecho-Siovak National
council, which Is also a provisional re
publican government for Bohemia
had conference with President VIII.
son recently, and soon thereafter the
administration announced that Amer
lea supported the aspirations Of Bo
hernia for independence from Austria,
Doctor Masaryk is a Czech, pro-
fessor In the University of Prague and
deputy for Moravia to the Vienna par
lament. Shortly after the world war
broke out he fed from Austria and be.
came a leader of the Czecho-Slovak
revolution against Austria. ".n3t
Masaryk was born in 1850 in Mo.
ravia, in the same district in which 300
years earlier was born that great
teacher of nations, John Amos Co
menus. His father was q eoachman
and Thomas was destined to become
blacksmith, but at the age of fifteen
he entered the gymnasium Of Brno
1y at the University Of Vienna. Masaryh
ne here for the first time in 1873 to gel
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

leggings which extend to the ankles
and lace up.
2 The coat is cut on good lines has
q long skirt part sets easily and is
provided with a belt ,and four capa'
cious' and practical patch pockets.
Finally, a hat to- match has a. col.
.lapsiblei crown,-+and brim wide enough
to shade the eyes, Can you imag.
Inc anything more comfortable and
pleasing than this outfit? Two Views
of it are given in the picture, a pho
tograph and a small -drawing.gU On
the. farm, in the saddle, camping, out
going fishing, driving a car, isn't it
just the ideal igarb for service?, } The
blouse under the coat may be. light
or heavy as occasion requires.
At the left Of the picture there is
a sketch lof a pair of oyerettes for
garden, or house, Y0rk7or. other serv-
Ice. But they deserve more than
mere mention and will be shown-to
gether with another service suit-iB
a photograph at some other time r n
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
ANOTHER BIG MAN ENLISTED

When James A. Farrell, president
of the United States Steel corporation,
was selected for the position of direc-
tor Of operations Of the shipping board
the steel industry felt man had been
chosen who is pre-eminently fitted to
handle job involving knowledge Of
shipping. Through his development Of
the foreign trade of the Steel corpora
tion he has acquired information and
experience which will be Of great bene-
ct in increasing the governments ca
pocity for transporting men and sup
plies to the European war. front .I.-.-.-..
! Born at New Haven, on February
l5, 1868, Mr.. Farrell started his steel
career in a wire mill while he was yet
in his teens. While his work In the
shops was considered satisfactory he
gained an early reputation as sales
man with the Pittsburgh Wire COM
pany. Soon after this concern was
taken over by the American Steel and
Wire company, Mr.. Farrell was made
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
Truth RecounIzed.

We have been told that food will
win the war, munitions. will win the
war, ships will win the war, and are
now prepared for the appearance 0f
the startling theory that soldiers. will
win the war.-Toronto Mail. 'iohoh99
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
SEES TRAGEDY OF FRENCH BABIES

"Can you imagine anything more
pltiful than the lives of children who
have never known anything but WARP
Is there anywhere on Gods green
earth a more dreadful tragedy than
the tragedy of a blighted childhood"
asked DIR. Esther Lovejoy on return
ing from Red Cross work in France.
IT have spent six months in the
nearest approach to hell that exists, l
believe, in or out Of the teachings of
the theologians-the hell where babies
are born to hear the sound Of bursting
shells as their introduction to this
world of ours, where little ones learn
their mother tongue only furtively and
IN whispers, where children must learn
10 wear their little gas masks as soon
as they learn to walk, where suspicion
and fear rule and love and confidence
are not. And I'm going back again to
stay until the German army and Ger
man Ideas and beliefs are wiped of
the face of the earth" I1t
Meade County news., 1918-07-04


Cheadame from Investigations
dcted its coming but in his book Europe the Question Austria the
Threshold of the Twentieth Century, foed precisely the strategy which
Germany would bring the position holds today with her
than nnenths collapse
studies
the RussoJapanese
military
both his statements treated with mildly superior
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

with idea of remain
paccng her home city of Portland o Tor
health
convention of the Medical Women
children
could help She went and Joined the Red
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

general salesmanager lie filed this position that when the
company decided enter the foreign field he offered accepted the
O foreign sales agent
When the Steel corporation absorbed American Steel Wire
he continued the capacity and finally the organization Of
the United States Steel which
position he jumped to- the presidency the
Meade County news., 1918-07-04
Miles ofcIoth and FfannebIG n

British war Office has purchased as
many miles of cloth and flannel as
would extend six, Tor iseyen q times
around the earth at the EQUATOR
Meade County news., 1918-07-04

German Soldier Uses, Paper Mattress
: School children in Germany are be-
ing Organized for the purpose of col
lecting paper which is to be used to
fill mattresses for the soldiers. The
necessity of conserving the supplies Of
straw in Germany has forced the au
4thofities to this action.