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The Washington times., 1919-04-18
Heroes Here
With War Dogs to Aid
In Victory Loan Drive

A large national regimental banner
bearing the names of the battles they
were in is being carried by the de-
tachment's color guard. Liege, Dix
nude, User, Merchem, Stradenberg,
and LaLys, in letters of gold. show
the places where this little band Of
men made history.
Ten dog heroes of the war are with
he detachment. These little beasts
have served through the war with the
men. drawing the machine gun carts
through the battles in which their
human friends SERVED. All OF these
little canine heroes have been either
wounded or gassed- There are four
machine gun carts, two dogs to a
car and two in reserve.
Many Wear War Crosses.
The detachment landed in New
York Monday on the French steamer
"Rochambeau" and arrived in Wash
ington over the Pennsylvania rail-
road at 7.O7 this morning. Spick and
span, in their new khaki uniforms
with black boots, most of them wear
ing the Belgian croix de guerre and
having literally IAN armful of serv-
ice stripes" they attracted the atten-
tion of everyone in the concourse as
they marched through Union Station
and out on the Plaza.
They were met this morning by
from the local Victory loan
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
NONRESIDENT FREED
OF LIQUOR CHARGE

The first prisoner to gain his
freedom for bringing whiskey into
the District while en- route to another
State since the decision of Justice
Brandeis, OF the United States Su-
preme Court. that the Reed bOne-dry
law did not prohibit transportation
through. but only into a dry State,
was Henry Clay Robinson, colOTed-
Robinson was arraigned in Police
Court yesterday on the charge OF
bringing three quarts Of whiskey and
a pint of gin from Baltimore into ths
District in violation of the bone-dry
law.
Robinson testified he was on his
way to Alexandria. Va, when ar
rested, and he produced a return
ticket TO the Virginia city on the
Washington and Old Dominion Rail-
way. Satisfying the court he was
bona fde resident of Alexandria,
Judge HardisOn released the negro
and his liquor was returned to him
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
Egg-NOg on Sale Here;
It's Got Everything
Except the W.K. Kick

EEg-nog is being sold openly in
'dry" Washington, and it doesn't
cost IS a quart, either.
The United Cigar Stores Com
pany have been afraid to make
this announcement for fear OF
someone getting killed in the
rush.
Ask for an "ambrosia egg nip"
at any Of the United soda foun-
tains. William J. Steinhilber. soda
expert for the firm, has invented
an egg-nog that gets around the
prohibition laws.
It is simply egg, milk, sherry
wine. with the alcohol extracted.
It has the same taste as real egg
nog. minus the burning sensation
of alcohol and minus the kick.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
WHO'LL Be D. C.'S
GOLD APPLE GIRL?
who will win the golden apple:

Who will win the golden apple?
This is the question which is arous-
ing considerable interest and discus
sion among the women and girls of
Washington.
The golden apple, which was made
by Tiffany, and cost $500, will be
presented u the most beautiful woman
present at the Golden Apple Ball" in
the New Willard Hotel next Wendes-
day.
The ball will be held under the
auspices Of Alma Temple Patrol, and
will be the big Shrine event OF the
year
The award will be made by three
prominent artists.
Each woman attending the Golden
Apple BALI will be presented with
handsome silver vanity case.
The patrol will be present in its
gorgeous uniforms. There will be
balloon showers and other features
The Washington times., 1919-04-18

One hundred and FIVE heroes of Bel
GUMS brave stand against the Ger
man hordes arrived in Washington
today to take part in the three weeks
Victory loan campaign, which starts
Monday
Ninety-eight men and seven officers,
picked from the First and Second
Belgian Grenadier Guards, nearly all
of whom are wearing one or more
wound stripes, and who have been
embattled since Won Emmich anil his
field gray thousands were temporarily
stopped before Liege, comprise the
detachment.
Capt. Alfred Dirk, formerly of the
Regiment de Carabineers. is in COM
mand, with Lieut.. Barber of the
Belgian legation to the United States
second in command. Lieutenant Bar
bier was severely wounded during
the war, and given the post in this
country.
In All Great Battles.
These men. who are considered Bel
gium's finest" fought in all the great
battles of the war in which King AL
berts men participated. At s o'clock
on the morning the armistice was
signed they had just retaken Ghent
from the Germans and were blowing
or toward Liege. from whence they
had been driven by overwhelming
odds nearly five years before.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
SAYS YOUTH SHOULD
NOT BAR MARRIAGE

little thing like not being old
enough should be no bar TO getting
married. according 10 John y. Duvall
who said he was twenty-four years
old and claimed Elk Hill. Va, as his
residence. and who applied to COlon"'
KrOll for Il marriage license this
morning.
He named as his prospective bride
Miss Oracle l.. Ballard, seventeen
years old, or Irwin, Va Colonel
KroII asked the candidate TO see Miss
Ballard 10 inquire into her age. He
told DuvaI that unless she were
eighteen years old she would have to
have the consent Of her father. Du
vail said ne was told that he could
get a license here even If she were
only sixteen years old. Colonel kroll
set him straight on that question.
Duvau said il was sOrt-of-an
and that they had made
up their minds TO get married.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
Probe of Living Cost
Needed TO Determine
Proper Govt. Salaries

4 new investigation into the cost
OF living in the District of Columbia
is almost certain to grow out of the
inquiry now being made by the joint
Congressional committee into the re-
classification of salaries.
1t is admitted today by members of
the commission that they will have to
assemble all available data on the
cost of living here before passing on
the question or what the pay of en-
ployes ought to be. The data now
obtainablc iS out of date.
The commission may have to go be-
fore Congress for additional funds
and authority.
Also, some bureau of the Govern
ment, such as the ChilGren's Bureau.
Of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, may
be directed TO cooperate with the
and obtain data for it on
the cost of living.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
TRANSOM THIEVES
ROBDUTCH MARKET

Climbing through tho transom over
the front door Of the Old Dutch Mar
ket, Twenty-first street and Penn
syIvania avenue, thieves carly today
worked the combination OF the safe
and stole $471 in bills.
The theft was discovered by en-
ployes OF the store shortly after q
o'clock this morning when they went
&c open the store. TIL" stolen bills
were mostly OF small denomination s
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
TO ALLOW GUARDIANS
TO INVEST IN ~" LOAN

AS in all other Liberty loan drives
the justices of the District supreme
Court will also give their best efforts
to speed the Victory loan drive BY
giving permission {" guardians and
other holders "f Gduciary funds 10
invest the latter in Victory bonds.
Justice Bailey has authorized Ar
thur II. Bryant. guardian Of Eliza
beth &. Bryant. 10 invest 1000 be
longing 10 her i'm Victory bonds This
is the first permission granted by tho
District supreme Court in the present
loan drive and will be followed by
many others.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18

That it will be necessary for the
commission to recommend a minimum
wage for Government employees is re-
garded as certain.
Today the commission met again to
consider details of its work. To-
night the members arc invited to ad-
dress a big meeting of employees at
Odd Fellows Hall.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
SCHOOL KIDS HAPPY;
HOLIDAYS NOW ON

Washington kiddies today are en-.
joying the first Of the Easter holidays.
Closing their desks and packing
away their books, the pupils left
school yesterday afternoon on a ten
days Easter vacation, lasting until
Monday. April 2S.
Although the regular amount Of
holidays was allowed for Easter this
year school authorities announce that
the vacation recess will not be taken
until June p, one week later than
usual
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
IRENE HUSE, AUTO VICTIM,
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES

Paul II. Wacker has been served
with a court notice telling him that
Fay Irene Huse has flied suit against
bfTn for $4,000 damages for alleged
personaI injuries. Mrs. Huse, who is
represented by Attorneys r. F. Col
Iaday, H. s. Barger, and w. w. Scott
alleges that a machine belonging TO
Mr.. WackeF going at the rate Of thir-
tv-ffve miles an hour. December 80.
last struck her, breaking her les and
infiicting other injuries.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
SLEEP DEATH
VICTOR TELLS
Of HER SIEGE
"JuSt a Long DreamIess Void"
Says Mrs. BoiokIis, Who Slept
for Month.

Mrs. Fiji BoJoklis. OF 2OOS Four
teenth street northwest. the first resi-
dent of Washington to be stricken
with sleeping sickness" and the FIRST
to recover, today. for the first time.
told the story of how the disease af-
fected her.
Mrs. Bojoklis awakened from a COM
stose state about a week ago. after
having been in it's grip for an entire
month. but il was not until this
morning that she sufficiently re-
covered 20 talk to a reporter for The
Times.
Slightly weak. without fever. able
to converse and also able to walk
short distance, Mrs. BojollIis is
gaining strength rapidly. Because Of
frequent blood tests, her eyelids are
heavy" and she has the appearance
OF being drowsy. but now she seldom
has the desire to sleep abnormally.
Propped up on snowy pillows on
her hospital cot today. Mrs. Bojoklis
told this story of the mysterious
sleeping sickness:
She Can't Remember.
Il have no recollection of anything
that happened during my Illness.
had no dreams-only a. long, deep
sleep. I was unable to prevent it.
and so Indifferent that I did not try
to stop il. In the last days of the
sickness. when I awoke, 1 was able
TO distinguish faces and voices. and
became acquainted with my sur
''On Sunday night, March =. l fell
asleep in a moving-picture theater
Of the approaching sleep, for l was
day. Ny husband, sitting next to me,
tried to rouse me but could not. He
called a taxicab and brought me
home. On Wednesday, March ., when
the sleepiness had increased, we sum-
moned DR.. John COnstas, who was
frankly puzzled.
Weak On Awakening.
THE following Sunday I was taken
to this hospital, sound asleep. When
l woke up, I felt rather weak and
somewhat drowsy. ] had a fever at
the time. but that gradually left me.
Now, thanks to the excellent care
given me by my nurse and my doctor,
l am almost entirely recovered and
anxious to go home. I have much
more strength, and am able 10 resist
any temptation to sleep. I pray God
t1at I may be spared another visit by
this terrible affliction."
DR.. Constas, who is naturally proud.
Of the recovery OF his patient, said:
1T IS believed that this strange
disease isaan infection of the blood,
but up to the present time its origin
and means of communication are
I know that Mrs. Bojok-
lis blood is not infected at present.
a doubt, a serious case OF
that nature, without careful nursing,
will almost certainly prove fatal
Mrs. Bojoklis, unlike some other
patients who have been treated in
other cities, was fed by mouth every
two hours. She awoke to cat and
immediately dropped to sleep as soon
as the meal was over. l must trans
fer the honor that DR.. Constas gives
me to the indefatigable nurse who
attended Mrs. Bojoklis."
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
LOCAL TAR KILLED
IN SHIP EXPLOSION

Ships Cook OHM Prender, jr.. 2O7
East Capitol street, and Seaman Will
liam c. Hollenback. Columbus. Ohio.
were killed by a boiler explosion on
the L. s. =. Beaukelsdijk in European
waters, the Navy Department report
ed today.
The family OF Prender have been
notified of the death, and arrange
ments are now being made to have
the body of the sailor brought to
Washington for burial.
No details of the explosion, except
that il Occurred in Havre. France,
have been received by Prender's fam
lily.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
sAYs HUsBAND Is CRUEL.

Alleging cruelty, Mrs. Katherine A.
Brooks has filed suit for a limited di-
vorce, alimony. and the custody OF
their children against Sylvester
Brooks. Mrs. Brooks, represented by
Attorney Hannis Taylor, jr.. says they
were married May 0. 1904. in this city,
and have four children.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
It Doesn't Cost Quite
So Much to Live Today

BInck-cyed peas, which sold for
&c cents n pound during the war.
today sell for 10 cents a pound.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
NO BLUE MONDAYS

nor disappointed housewives when The
Times Help Wanted Ads solve the
washday problem. They find willing
workers quickly.
PHONE YOUR AID TO MAIN $3.50.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR RENT: Four rooms second floor: cleo
/ trio light and heat 2S07 Enoch Avenue.
/ Phone 111-W.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: Rhode Island Red chickens; goot
LAYERS Cheap II taken at once. G. A: Swan
2413 Gideon Avenue. Phone 195-M
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: Upland hay. E. E. Hanks Win
throp Harbor. Phone 204-R-2.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE:. Home grown tomatoes and u
cumbers. Lndskog Phone 269-J.
BOY WANTED: Not necessary to be 49, In
quire at once. Room 80. Zion Home
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: A good hand washing machine,
sanitary couch. Mrs. D. E. Johnston. 1920
Gilboa Avenue.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: Kitchen range, buffet dining table.
bookcase 3-pece parlor suite music cabinet.
piano stool, jardinier, large oil tank, all in
fine condition; also washing machine, two
wringers some pictures and horse blanket.
2219 Gideon Avenue
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR RENT: A six-room house with good out
buildings acre tract, 33rd Street sta
ton. John Schuessler Bis Emmaus Avenue
Phone 174-R
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: SO choice Cockerels White Leg
horns, 10 weeks old, from 230 to 264 egg lay
ing strain, Ferris stock. Michael Kohr. 1904
Hebron Avenue. Phone 179-M.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

WANTED: Work for 15-year old boy. In
quire at 2310 Gilead Avenue. Phone 157-W.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

| BEGIN YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS early
| For everything in the line of crochet work
call Mrs. A. w LaBelle. 310S Enoch Avenue
phone Pill
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: Kentucky bred 3-year old colt
driving or saddle. 2319 Gideon Avenue Phone
191-W.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: good cook stove, I alright
table, .full-sized bed, spring and mattress,
1 Fl. and B reading lamp; also several small
articles. Cheap if taken at once S. E. Ell
lingworth. 301S Film Avenue
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: Bookcase, library table, organ and
one double bed complete. BIB Ezekiel Ave.
WANTED: Baby high-chair in first class
dition. Phone PAW.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

| FOR SALE: A black mare, five years DID, also
Coles Hot Blast Heater. One piece of limo
leum, 8x10. Hugh gallagher. 2911 Gideon
/ Avenue. Phone 188-W.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-08-16

FOR SALE: Dresser round table, square table,
hall rack small square table, sewing
chine, folding bed, feather bed, chair. 1902
Elizabeth Avenue Phone 249-M.
The commonwealth., 1919-12-23
Whose Careful Druggist
Am /
I z ! Z FUEz L
ORDER.

HAS BEEN RESCINDED.
AND NOW FOR YOUR
CI4RESTMAS SHOPPING.
DON T FORGET THAT
YOU WILL FIND OUR
HARDWARE s 7 O RE
FULL OF USEFUL ARTI
Giles. WE ESPECIALLY
CALI YOUR ATTENTION
TO OUR ELECTRICAL
ARTICLES. WASHING
MACHINES, SEWING MA
CHINE MOTORS, ELEC-
TRIO IRONS. VACUUM
CLEANERS, PERCOLA-
TORS, GnILLS, ETC. ALSO
SILVER AND NICKEL
COOKING AND TABLE
WARE.
The commonwealth., 1919-12-23
ONE DAY OF SUNSHINE

The militari>tS Of Japan have
suffered a decisive reverse. and
have been showed under by the
peace party
The latter fayor> adopting the
American plan of not Interfering
III the internal affa rs of Russia
and China, other than to keen
certain necessary railways open.
The miIitarist> IT japan have
long desired war with the Unit
cd States. with d view of secur-
ING strong foothold on the Am
erIcan west coast. The peac.
party opposed antagoniziny us.
and they have won.
This defeat Of the militarists
may lead to years of peace and
good will between the two GOV
erllment>, and for ii time at
least it removes the imminent
menace of disastrous war with
the brown men.
It should not. however,. lead
HIS mt" the error Of ne.Ipcting
our national defenSe>.
\ juicy bone seldom remains
long III the possession of IA dog
without teeth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-11-08
THE RED CROSS DRIVE.

It is very much to be regretted
that the response to the Third Red
Cross drive, which was inaugrated
last Sunday, has fallen very short OF
expectations, and is not at all IN
keeping with the towns previous
record. !,
The impression seems to prevail
that this is a drive for membership
only. when as matter of fact, 1t IS
for membership and subscriptions; I. !
The quota for this parish is $lO2o
and 1900 members, and unless there
Is a very decided Improvement during
the closing days of the campaign,
not one half of this total will be
reached.
The sum of ST is very small when
The nature and importance OF the
cause to which it is contributed y
considered, and 1t is to be hoped that
before Nov. II, the last day of the
drive. every adult person in Donald
sonyille will have enrolled as mem
Der Of this worthy organization
Those who have been overloo ked
10 the solicitors, or who were not at
home when they called, are earnestly
requested to send their membership
dues and contributions to Red Cross
headquarters
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-11-08
SCHOOL TAX CARRIES.
President Stuart Resigns
Pugh Elected His Successor.

The election held throughout the
parish last Tuesday to levy IN adj
ditional two mill tax on all property
in Ascension subject to taxation to
give further aid to the public schools,
resulted in victory for the tax both
in number of votes and in valua-
ton of property. The total vote be
ing ZIG for the tax and 145 against.
Property valuation: SIZE, 3G3.30 in
favor and $3.50, 558 against.
The school board met in special
session Wednesday, and canvassed
the returns and promulgated the re
|sult.
At this meeting w. B. Stuart,
president, rendered his resignation
to the board, explaining that he had
consented to accept the position OF
police juror of his ward to succeed
the late Leon Newman. His resig-
nation was accepted and E. N Pugh
Of this city vice president Of the
board was elected to succeed him.
In accepting the resignation of Mr..
Stuart, the board rendered him a
vote Of thanks for the splendid SER
vice rendered to the parish. Leon
Duplessis was elected vice president
to succeed Mr.. Pughs
Several bids were received for the
construction Of the Gonzales High
School and for heating and plumbing,
but were all rejected and the super
intendent was instructed to read
vertise for bids.
The official proceedings Of the
meeting will appear in the next is
sue of the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-11-08
New Business Enterprise.

d Alfred Poche 81 Sons, dlstripu.
tors for the Mathews Electric Llgnr.
mo Systen, for the parishes OF ~.
cension, ST. James and 81. John, ar !,
making their headquarters here any ,sl
expect to open an electrical supply
house in this city in the early future
This firm has also secured the ex .,
elusive agency for the above named ms i
marshes. for the Silent lamo Lagn,t.
Inc Inc system. Persons who visited tne
recent South Louisiana Fair, Will no
doubt remember the Little Red Won won
der that ran at full load on three g;
class tumblers. Among the local IS,
people who placed orders for n sne
Silent Alamo recently are MA y s. =. e.
coteau 81 Dutchtown;; Himel g !, Ams s
dee. Lutcher; Mr.. Boarn1an, bu Y! Z
side: Abbott Planting Go. and sne.ln
VIM Hart, ST. John; Jos. Wagues'
pack, Gramercy, and Reserve nls -. "
eering Co, Reserve. me oIlas :
takes pleasure in welcoming Ih,s
new business enterprise TO Dona.a $.
sonyille and in bespeaklng Io e
Messrs. Poehe & Sons full measuie
of public patronage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-11-08
st,,bbs or Parker?

Chances on the horse donated GO
the South Louisiana Fair Association
by Sandy Truxillo are being rapidly
taken. Secretary Manager Vlckers
reports that number Of letters have
heen received by him from different
n e, of the state each enclosing q
small check and giving their prefer
s .s,,,,t regarding the name the horse
] sh . bear. a big majority OF the
authors of these letters want the
horse named Stubs. II seems that
th;s s i also true of the majority OF
t ~. sold in Donalddsonvine, as
far as can be learned from s,lose
handling them. Commencing Moi I'm,
day daily bulletins VIII DC pos.e ea
giving the number OF votes received
for each name.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1919-11-08

Mrs. Albert J.. Leblanc, nee Miss
Selma Ramirez, aged AS years..
months and A days, daughte n-laW
Of IA. f.. Leblanc, justice OF the peace
Of this city, died at the Touro In
firmary New Orleans last Sunday
/ at 11:25 o'clock p. m, as result
Of an operation which she under,
went Tuesday of last week. She haa
been in failing health for about one
wear. She was taken to the lnflrmary
Monday of last week and operated
mon on the following day. The
onaration was a success, but t.ir shock
was more chan her enfeebied con-
stitnt;on could stand and she sank
gradually until she finally passed
away.
The remains were brought to Dom
jacksonville Tuesday, and the funeral
took Mace upon the arrival of-the
a:25 3. m. Texas and Pacific train.
Services were held at the Catnon y
church and interment was mace u
the Catholic cemetery. a large num- !,
her of sorrowing relatives ana
friends followed the remains TO me me
grave. A. ,,or-
Deceased was a native OF TINS par
;sh and a daughter Of the late john
R s.l for years constable and M
, na.,,. lessee Of this city, and re-
sided here continually until few
wears ago when she with her hus-
S Sn11 and family removed to New
n G Besides her husband she
,e a, to mourn her untimely demise
FIVE girls and one boy, nancy 1ra,s,. - an nj
la, zelda, Vivian, y erda, ss,sa mi. nj;
Elvan; her mother MRS. JONI H., a r
req; three sisters: mrs. Alnel NJ s1rs
Gauthreaux of Shreveport Mls.
Camille Hernandez Of this CITY anu
Mrs, Dominique Cooper Of Harvey !
Canal, and several nepheWs anu
neices. To them the Chief tenae.s
ympathy in their great bereavement,