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The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
Society,":

Mrs. George n. Holt. Mrs. ]. Ogden
Armour, Mrs. Robert 8. Brewster,
Ms. Felix N. Doubleday, Mrs. e. II.
Hartman.
Mrs. Warren McConihe is the or
ganisation's president. and her ON
GERS comprise Miss Josephine Osborn,
vice president: Mrs. Robert Low Fa-
con, Jr., second vice president; Henry
Z. Cooper. treasurer; Mrs. william
Thaw, ID. assistant treasurer; New
York committee, Mrs. Joseph B.
Thomas, executive Chairman; Miss
Caroline Morgan, secretary; Mrs.
Gordon Auchincloss, Mrs. Bernard NJ.
Bsruch, Miss Stephen c. Clark, Mrs.
w. Bourke Cochran, Miss Rachel
Crothers, Mrs. Newbold lie Roy Ed
gar. Mrs. George Ethridge, Mrs. J.
Borden Hartman. Mrs. John H. Ise-
lin. Mile. Madeleine Liebert, Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth. Mrs. s. Stan
wood Menken, Mrs. Henry F'airield
Osborn. Mrs. Frederick Patterson.
Mrs. Spencer Penrose, Mrs. Frank
Hunter Potter. Mrs. Alvin Inter
myer, Mrs. Alfonso Villa, Mrs. Whit
ney Warren. Miss LiIlians washburn
Newlin. executive secretary. Sub
committees exist at Colorado Springs.
Colo; Washington, D. c.; Orlando,
Fla; Nstchez. Miss; Mexico, No. !;
Raleigh, n. c.; Durham. n. c.: To-
ledo. Ohio: Butte, Mont: Wichita,
/ Kans.; Lexington. Ky: Minnea polls,
MINI; Rochester. Mimi; st. Paul,
MINI: Washington. Pa, and MadI-
son, Wis.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
WASHINGTON SOCIETY SAID
TO HAVE BEEN CLEANED UP.

A New York writer SAYS Washing
ton society is cleaner than before the
war. The inference that It ever was
anything else but clean is, OF course
offensive to US.
But the writer saves his bacon some
what by explaining that his remarks
were directed solely to that society"
having its base in the embassies. It
is explained that before the war many
of the smaller embassies harbored
Contract-getters and foreign trade ex-
ploiters. both men and women, who,
under the cloak Of society. were in
troduced to Americans worth while
This meant persons who might assist
in obtaining contracts or trade 1t is
said wine statesmen were frequently
important guests" at functions. It
was quite the custom to give sales
men OF various types some sort Of
titles, introduce them to our select
folks and let them insidiously talk
trade.
In the early nineties il was said
that fashionable New York stores
had society women" on their pay
rolls to exploit their goods Theit
job was to quietly whisper that
such and such a gown was the prod
Their work became so rough that
a party OF Washington society lead
ers banded together and made up a
blacklist. This explains, it is said,
why some folks formerly considered
smart no longer are invited to the
really exclusive parties.
But to get back to the smaller
embassies. Several years ago
America was looked upon by for
eign nations as a place in which to
sell things" Our society was
ridiCuled as crude. This led to the
widespread use OF embassy func-
tions for the expansion of trade
through notable" guests rather
than merely enjoying social after
Moons or evenings
1t has been at least hve years
since these practices were in vogue
When America entered the war 1t
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
HUSBAND HUNTERS COMING z
FROM ENGLAND TO THE u, 3.

Droves Of wealthy British women
are due to arrive in America shortly
in EUarch Of husbands. The fact that
these women are wealthy means, OF
course, that they have attained a GER
tain social standing, and that before
long we may expect them 1t our social
events. A. some OF them may be quite
wealthy and quite high up socially, it
10 possible that the British embassy
will have the pleasure Of oduoing
them TO our bachelors.
We wouldn't have believed the story
at all unless IL had been given creo-
ence BY the Associated Press, the
orsanixation that excuses its slowness
by asscrveratioRs of pride as to it's
accuracy. Here 10 what the Asso-
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
cia.ed. prsss n....se from New York

ciated PrsSs nessase from New York
says:
'Fivs tAousand well.te-do Bsitish
women dstefnin4d 70 obtain American
husbands soon win arrive In the
United States, according to . warnins
ISSUED to bacheiors today by Mrs.
s. c. Seymour. Of Camden. N. j., WHO
has just returned from Europe. Mrs
Seymour was employed by the riii'-
tsry authorities to supervise the trans
portation of war brides Of America n
soldiers In different parts OF Europe.
She announced the matrimonial army
Of invasion had already applied FOR
passports and would arrive as soon
as the present restrictions are lifted.
which Ia expected to be on October l.
FLANNEL nARAssED WRITER
FROM NEW YORK SEES CAPITAL.
A waShinston writer for the New
York Sun must surely have worn
bis winter flannels on a recent tour
Of the Capital. Putting 'em on
early is . habit in New York. Sep
tember weather has been cool in
washington. yet here is what tae
writer says:
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21

was decided that grsatef esspsct
should be shown our ''society."
1t is reasonably safe now to go
where embassy people are without
fear of having wine, sardines, olives.
hemp or elephant hides talked.
That Is why the New Yorker
says Washington society has been
cleaned up.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
The Linen Shop

Special reduction on Tablecloths, Napkins, Bed
spreads and Sheets for Monday only.
aHi yards Cloths, all nn.n. Special l--s1o.ooe.eh
,,sH yards Cloths, all pure linen. Special s1asc
Odd Napkins
f21ia inches Regular 3s.7S. Special - 90 oo.en
.sxa2 in All linen. Regular s117s Special de.e.
.,Isf in All linen Regular s1f75. Special $1,000 Don
,4I,4 IL, All linen. Regular $3.50 Special s1176 don
Bed Spreads
ss1ss Hemmed crochea Regular $3.50 Special - 90 e.
12Is4 Hemmed Crochet. Regular 1915 Special ss.15
1881 Hemmed Crochet. Regular $3.50 Special
77IsS Hemmed Satin Msrseies. Regular t5.os Special
800 each.
1880 Hemmed Satin Harseles. Regular s675 Special
$500 each.
Dainty Bed Spreads
$3.50 Hemm.d Dmity. Regular s3.25. Special. $3.50
72Ise Hemmed Dmity- Regular $3.50. Special s255
soIss Hemmed Dmity. Regular s275 Special s275
coio-sd Bed Spreads
so1so henm in pink and blue. Special. $500
Scsloped edge eut-out bed sets, spread and
sham to match Special $3.50
Spreads IN Cotton Sheets and Coses
soIss inches torn size, Elite brand Special s2o7
s1Iss inches torn size Elite brand Special
7z1ss inches torn size, Elite brand. Special
s3Iss inches torn size Elite brand Special
45I56 inches torn size. Elite brand Special
4213s inches torn size Elite brand Special each
torn size De LUZ. brand Special 81
s1Iss inches torn size De Luxe brand Special
72Iss inches torn size De Luxe brand Special
1885 inches De Luxe brand. Special
42Iss inches torn size De Luxe brand Special.
Quilted Mattress Protectors
Sanitary cotton lined, even thoroughly quilted Of
superior grade and workmanship.
Size soI7s Monday only---------a4co 90 cd,
size s4IIs MONDAY ony-----------Sa76 a76 e>ch
Sire 4sI7s Monday only only.-.-----Ss.25 e>c,
Size 42I7s Monday och
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
coNrT~UED FROM PAGE FOUR.

more OF a tendency to increase rents
than male owners" they assert.
Naturally. being the first man, 81
was given to Adam to be the frst
70 put over the original "blams the
woman" excuse.
1t Is mighty lucky for the female
OF the species that mere man does
not allow his own toll and trouble
To interfere with his hrst ard as
slstance- No matter how large his
load, how heavy affairs OF state
weigh, he always is ready to super
intepd the department of the wom-
en-. il shows the large heartedness
of man when he places behind him
the temptation to tackle the peace
treaty, the labor problem or the
world series and donates all his
time and attention to the censorinE
Of feminine bathing costumes. Par
islam neck and nothing" Styles, and
the higher heel
Yes. indeed: IL father didn't have
to spend so much time telling mother
what to do he'd have much more
time for his own business.
But, still. there are some women
who do not appreciate this wonderful
spirit Of self-sacrifice thus prominent
in the male constitution.
Once man did the debating. What
he said went Woman's world was
bounded BY husband, father. brother
and beau.
But nowadays Mrs Married asks:
'Dearie, do you think ought to
wear the blue dress or the pink one? -
one. darling" and she wears the pink
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|ST\ anS Flev.ntb ST..
Furniture
Crpah
\SAlE| 25th Annual N5AlE/
Drapery Department
Couch Covers

Couch Covers
Striped Tapestry Covers, reversible, plain edges.
800, $500 and $500 each.
Heavy Reversible Couch Covers, full size,
oriental designs $500 and S11.00 each.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21

Portieres
We have still few pairs of Duplex Velvet Cur
tains, which we closing out. These are in COM
binstions of rose and gold green and brown, green
deep rose and rose and rose. Regularly $3.50 and
$4,000. Special, $3.50 pair.
Damask Portieres, blue, tan and rose colorings,
figured style. $3.50 pair.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-21
rLANNEL HARAssED wRITDR
FROM NEW YORK SEES CAPITAL

CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
BANDITS
STILL At LARGE

The police are on the search for
three mAsked men alleged to have
held up and robbed Percy Dowell.
a chauHeurs apn Cary street road. q
short distance beyond the Belt line
bridge, Wednesday afternoon. In
view OF the fact that tbs hold-up ID
said to have taken place early In the
evening. on q road usually 'fulf Of
automobiles, the report got around
that the whole layout was I NOV
Ing picture scene,
This y denied. however, and the
fact that the man in the incident u
we'll known leads 70 the further COR
roboration Of the account given ont
~ the police. Dowell tags hie car
was stoppSd ~ the thrse, mon. who
held him up In true western style.
bound and 1axsed him. and took =
pocketbook containing about $40.
they did not take His watch and an-
other pocketbook containing more
money. the ear ~as uaed. however,
~ bringing the ''highwaymea into
IA city. ana wes lAaers fprnd abandon. !
"a ~ QrNce seTeet ~ Fi&th -
Ek0 N($4444A VII Al s* (
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
START BIG MOVE FOR
GREAT JUBILEE week

taS at ~ Alt
There is an awakening apparent IN
the ranks OF the various committees
having in charge the arrangements
for the big Jubilee week entertafn-
iAcnt during the early part Of Novem-
Der. IL. ss4
1t Is announced that the. city viii
present one grand kaleidoscope dream
Of color and motion. add that the an
niversary OF the signing Of the armis-
tice will be most fittingly observed.
together with joyful welcome to the
boys OF Virginia who took part in
finishing" the plans and schemes Of
the Hun.
Henry SchwarzAchtld and Clyde w.
Saundeis are at the head Of the ar
rsngements committee, and It was an
nounced yesterday that they had sign
ed up the famous. Krouse Carnival
company for the occasion, as "a
starter There will be many other
attractions. and the city will be wide
open for the week, of November
18th.
The plan Ii 10 place the various
carnival attractions along Broad
street adjacent to the City Hall and
the Capitol, while the city is to; be
decorated from one end to the other.
A. the plans progress, the conn
mittee will inform the public. so that
arrangements for the big event may
be made by every citizen. r
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
A. v. HARRIS DIES
AT St. ELIZABETH

Albert Wesley Harris. eighty nine
years old. father of William f.. Har-
ris, of 1889 West Grace street. died
yesterday in st. Elizabeth's hospital
after brief illness. The body will be
sent to Jonesvilie, Va, for burial in
the family plot
Up TO a few weeks ago Mr.. Harris.
in spite of his ripe age, had been in
exceptionally good health. He was
striker short while ago while stay
ing at the home of his son in
Mechlenburg county when he was
stricken and he was rushed to Rich
piond to undergo an operation. He
never rallied.
Mr. Harris was born in Botetourt
county in 1890. where he was edu-
Gated and engaged in farming for
some years. At the outbreak Of the
war between the states he enlisted
III the Confederate army and, con-
tinued in the service OF the South
the war. At the close OF
the four years of fighting he went
TO Lee county where he engaged In
farming on very large scale.
MIR. Harris was we'll known
Virginia and had many
friends in Richmond He married
Miss Frances Leonard. who died
about thirty-five years ago. Six sons
and one daughter survive him. they
being William e. Harris. of Rich
nond; James. OF California: c. S.
Of Missouri. 8. L., of Florida and j.
", of Mecklenburg county, and
Mrs. Mary Brazel. Of FL Paso, Texas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
CRACK SAFE
At FAIRFAX ?. !.

Fairfax. Va. August 21.-Two yegg-
men VIII, blew open the safe of the
Fairfax post ONCE last night had
their trouble for their pains Be
cause Postmaster Cummings for some
time has made 1t a practice Of depos-
iting all cash and stamps in the Fair
fax bank each evening at the close
of business the safe blowers got moth
ing.
Residents of Fairfax were awaken
ed about o'clock this morning by
a heavy explosion, followed a few
minutes later by the reports OF two
revolver shots. The shots were fired
at Minnie Graham, who, hearing the
explosion from her home. went to
wi dow. saw the disappointed bur-
glars and raised the alarm.
As he fired. one of the two bur-
glars shouted: IF we didn't get any
thing at tie postoffice we'll get you."
The man was poor marksman as
both of the shots missed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
.Ohf-HUhDRED BED
MEMORIAL WARD

Washington, Aug 2O--A one-hun-
presented to the Warsaw University
Clinic at Child Jesus hospital, in the
Polish capital. as a permanent con-
tribution by the American people to
the educational AMI health welfare of
free Poland. It was announced at Ma
tional. Headquarters Of the Red Cross
today Until now the university has
had no clinical, ward Of Its own and
has depended on the various hos
pitfalls Of the city for assistance in
carrying on this branch of it's work
Child Jesus hospital is arranged on
the American pavilion pian," with
windows on three sides of the wards
and a modern amrmhcatre for clint
cal instruction. capacity of 1000
beds makes it one of the largest hos
pitfalls In the city. Members of the
Red Cross mission to Poland pro-
nounced 1t a model hospital, declar-
ing: Supplies given here will GER
tainly be well placed for they are
making wonderful use of the few
hings that they have been able to
get"
Besides the fully equipped me-
mortal ward, the hospital Is receiving
from the American organization urg-
emily needed linen and a supply OF
rubber goods. ether and other drugs
which II lacked entirely. The gift of
the ward Is one OF many relief pro-
jects being carried out in Poland by
the American Red Cross.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22

Not many years aso sfn41lpo4 4
out In this city and aGcO9nto
that tiiern waG shout ~ uAuc6
tire during tina. period aS-thsrS
dur ing the inilutnxa eptdenilN ~ M
yonr. One has cnly u recall TN
counts OF thes smallpox eptd1
Previous to the days Of vaCctH9k
cnd compare them with the fee1nG
security now, when almost evetS&
IL vaccinated. to realize the valuA
vaccination. ss v s9ssA
Any person who has ever 49,
successfully vaccinated Will. IN nlk
probability not have smallpox. I'D
may feel very sure OF his immunil
il this vaccination has been Ad44M
within Ten years. 1t II well ~ 49,
the arm scratched" every ave YEAR,
IL your vaccination kes &
shows you would take dinallpcx 4
thrown with q case accidentally q.
otherwise. II II does not take. on
may feel safe, provided the vaccine
was fresh and the work done pr0ps
erly. II everyone were 70 bc Succenps
fully vAccinated. there would ~ N
more smallpox. WI
The earlier in life person y vaes
cinated the better It 10 for them m
the surer they are Of never havtn3
the disease The health authorieem
realize this fact and have made
ossible for every child to have tn
ri.vilege Of fea'in, sst:r from ss1ch
dangerous and ioathsome diseaSe ~
placing {, thoroughly competent Trhy-
siciar at the scncols for the vacgyN4.
, ton OF all school CHILDREN. Nj
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
FRIENDS. WELCOME
POLLARD BACK HOME

Many prominent Richmonders at
tended the dinner given last evening
IN the Jefferson hotel by his friends
ir honor OF John Garland Pollard,
who just returned from France and
Germany where he has been engaged
il, army r. NJ. G. A. work for a
number Of months.
Among those who made talks OF
welcome are: Major William A. An
Gerson, George Bryan, Oliver J.
Sands, Leon Wallerstein, Davis Bot
tom. II. w. Rountree and Attorney
General Saunders. Judge Christie
rher Garrett served as postmaster
Mr.. Pollard made a very interest
ing talk, telling Of some of his ex-
reriences while overseas, and also
.ef the work of the Y. NJ. c. A.
He declared that the organization
got due credit for that which 1t ac-
complished In Fronce the mistakes
would have amounted to little He
said that out O; the force OF some-
thing like 1900 only about 1000
were found to be insists. MIR. Pollard
said that considering the fact that
the corps Of +. NJ. G. A. workers was
q rnised in hurry. picking one bad
one out Of every ten wasn't so bad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
BIG INITIAL LOSS,
BUT GREAT GAIN

In December. 1909. discovered
tuberculosis in my herd. I at once
notified the livestock sanitary board
at st. Paul aid requested them to send
their veterinarian to test my cattle.
They did SO. and found twenty-five
reactors in my herd of eighty head.
Some of my neighbors made light
of the matter. To satisfy myself
went with my cattle to South St. Paul
and saw them slaughtered, and was
shown LESSONS in every single carcass.
The next year called for the Sec
ond test and found infected one cow
that was tested the year previous and
heifer that was too young to be
tested the first year. followed the
instructions of the sanitary board In
disinfectinGs my barns after each test.
II have had my cattle tested every
year since And have not had a reactor
since the first two tests. This year.
1919. called for the federal inspec-
tor to test my herd. and he also found
them free from tuberculosis.
Il certainly am in favor of eradica-
ton of tuberculosis in all cattle, both
registered and grades."-M. G.. Will
ford. breeder of Angus cattle. Can.
ton, MINI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
CONV|cIS
ARE seen N PAGE

Luray. Va, August co.-Convicts
from the road camps in Warren coun-
tw are causing CONSERVATION among
the citizens living In springfield ais
trict, this county. 1t 10 alleged that
some OF these convicts have escaped
from the guards and have made their
way to this county. crossing the Page
Warren line In the neighborhood or
Overall. thirteen mikes north OF Luz
ray
Farmers In this section of Page
county are said to be afraid 30 leave
their homes even in the day time.
and to leave their womene folk at
home at night, they say. would be
running a risk. which they are I'M
willing take.
John D. G. Jackson, who lives on
DR.. i. b. Brumback's farm. In the
Springfield district. four miles north
OF Luray, 10 reported to have been
aroused from his slumbers few
nfghts ago by these convicts. whose
demands for something to eat were
so persistent that the family was COM
PEELED to comply with their demands
in preference TO what they believed
might be later and more serious con-
sequence.
william Fry tenant on the fahm
OF Mrs e, S. Cullers, near Sandy
Hook. four miles north Of Luray, =
few nights since, was compelled to
get ur at the dead hour OF night ana
furnish a meal for men who are al
legged to have been moving in SOU
thernly direction from Warren county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
CUsIARD POWDER OR
SUGAR FOR D0UGAhU1s?

New York. Aug. 21.-Serving good
American dishes to 500 soldiers daily
with meagre supplies and Russian
ccok-was 4 real fob, according to
Helen Ogden. Of Orange, ". j.. just
arrived from ArchAngel. Russia.
Miss Ogden and Ave other 4. w. G.
A. secretartes who had been forced
to leave RusStA a1onx with the aiiied
embassies last autumn. War INTO
Archangei n December and set about
for American soldiers.
AT first We served only the silhpieqt
kind Of things, such % coffee or cocoA
with cookies. brit iater w found y
possible to procaire more supplies, and
by spring We had pies. douohnuts,
pancakes, tarts. biecuita with Jam or
honey, chocolate layer cake and other
things that reminded the boys of
home. s
eve served on the average 500
cups OF coffee o. cocoa 4 day and
used between forty and nfty pounds
OF both Aour add elgar daiiys Our
STAN Increased from I'VE 10 sfifteen
women IN ! short time. and then the
trouble came. II was dinlcult to teach
Russian women how to cook Ameri-
can dishes. On the whole they did
very well, though,
Cone day the boys said the dough-
nuts tasted rather queer. Investtga-
ton proved that they had been rolled
In custard powder instead, At sugar
because Il looked as pretty ana saved
.thettrouble OF pounding up the sugar.
Another day the water had = peculiar
flavor. One OF the cooks had decided
that Il little sugar and linaejuice added
10 the water would make ! delightful
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-22
GREATEST EXPOSITION
The STATE EVER SAN


Announcement wa made from
state fair headquarters yesterday that
the forthcoming fair, week OF octo-
her eth,qwouId In every respect eclipse
sny ~ the former STAIRS. and that
~ people Of yhginia would be gwen
= FemarkAhle AemonAtfation OF the
achievements Of the people them
TO reflect the amazing possibilities Of
the Old Dominion.
Asf6es from the industrial and
asp1c{& ~ The exposition, the 'amuse-
mont coun6pittes has prepared an ex-
ceIstional attractive program, Of free
amusefneiit6 These acts come from
every cuarfef Of the globe, and rep
resent tha very best In each class.
fr0tn th0s silver voiced singers to the
clowns ana divtn4 girls. Aerialists
and acruAata eaaote hAve been en-
eased d. 6annss and thrill the crowds.
end thu aido shows vii present the
grsaxaeG collec4tOn Of marvels ana
frsaks HE world has ever produced
Ia anG AoEregatacn.
The. racss WIN revert TO the old
tipno roaming ana Jumping races
E1lsrs VII ~ no harness events. 20
tint the spectators who enjoys the
Suo IWC04s H11y 80 INV UVss -.
cbtainabI1, from the big tracks all
cvs1 the oountry. In addition to the
horses theuselves.e1a number OF the
Jockeys who have gained renown on
the ~ cifcSits, will be here.
Dbectcf 6pillman who has de-
veloped tbs GtocK department. 30 that
Il companee most favorAbly with any
OF those N the great fairs Of the
East, proudly avers that this year the
department. yin far exceed sfs record.
and that lovers Of the csw. sheep.
hog ana horse win and enough to
gladden. his heart
An the. departments are practically
dilsd already. although entries DO
not Gloss until Saturday. 3eptemoer
3oth. Those who contemplate max
ing entStaak should lose no time IN
recurring blanks from the fair once
n the Mutual building. Richmond.
Manager Saunders stated yesterday
that entries are being received from
every section of tho state ~ well az
II ON many districts outside. and
that the midway would be the
greatest in the history OF the associa-
ton.
last year the fair was compelled TO
close on III opening day. because OF
the Ereat epidemic OF influenza. SO
II Will have been two years since the
lost exhibition.
"People are fair hungry" stated Mr..
faunders,~ We are receiving letters
from ~ over the country, asking for
reservations, and II would be well Tor
persona having vacant rooms to get
ready for the influx expected