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The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
BUSINESS HIGH
GRADUATES Is
Gen. Barnett Makes Ad-
dress-Col. Harper
Awards Diplomas.

Twenty-Five pupils OF Business High
School last night passed over the
threshold of school life toward their
places in the business world. amid
wishes of "godspeed" from Maj. Gen.
George Barnett, chief of the Devil
dogs" Col. r. n. Harper, president
of the Washington Chamber of Com
merce, and other high officials, for
successful careers.
An invocation was offered by the
Rev. Z. N. Bergerstock. s. E. Kra-
mer, assistant superintendent of the
District schools, az the presiding Of
ficer. made the awards of school hon
ors, and Col r. n. Harper conferred
the diplomas. Gen. Barnett made the
principal address.
Names of Graduates.
The graduates of the four-year
course are: Ethel Virginia Coberth.
Mildred Amelia Leecke, Mildred P.
Smith and Donald S. Nasn.
The two-year course graduates are:
Eugenia Beall, Alma Rose Chappelear
Anna Robertson Connor, Ada. Janet
Cooper, Ruby Helene Gensberg, Edith
Goldberg. Sarah Hannah Halbinger.,
Emma Lena Nolte, Anna W. Schneid-
er, Lois Isabelle Simonds, Katie Stam-
Ter, Bertha Weinstein, Alberta Agnes
Wolf, Abraham B. Ackerman, Clay
Goodloe Collette. Alfred Goldstein,
James Robert kirkland, BENJAMIN
Laifsky. Edward Holman Libbey,
Boyd Clover Sells and Henry Weisen-
berg.
Officers of the graduating four-year
class are Donald S, Nash, president;
Mildred A. Leecke. vice president;
Ethel V. Coberth, secretary, and Mil
dred P. Smith, treasurer. The officers
of the two-year class are: James r.
Kirkland, president; Ruby H. Gems
berg. vice president; Anna Conner.
secretary, and Edward Fl. Libbey,
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
You Need not
Suffer from Catarrh.

tenn. S. S. s., which has BEEN in
constant use for over fifty years,
will drive the catarrhal poisons out
of your blood, purifying and
strengthening it. so it will carry
vigor and health to the mucous men,
branes on it's journeys through your
body and nature will soon restore
you to health. You win be re-
ieved of the droppings of mucus
in your throat, sores in nostrils, bad
breath, hawking and splitting.
All reputable druggists carry
5. s. s. in stock and we recommend
you give it trial Immediately.
The chief medical adviser of the
Company will cheerfully answer all
letters on the subject There is no
charge for the medical advice. Ad-
dress Swift Specific Company. 432
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
DISTRICT FOOD
OFFICE CLOSED
Administrator Wilson
Praises Office Associates
for Results Achieved.

The District Food nistration,
ogre of epicures, dies today.
The doors of the building close
upon the bureau over which Clar-
ence r. Wilson has presided at Six
teenth and 1 streets northwest to-
night to open again as a private
residence.
OmciaIs of the United States Food
declare that, as one
of the means of canning the
Kaiser" as well as by aiding the
Red Cross with enforced contri-
buttons from careless dealers, the
local bureau has accomplished in
the home trenches what the armies
Of America accomplished abroad.
Wilson a Popular OnciaI.
After exercising strict vigilance
on "profiteering" grocers and deal
ers, Clarence Wilson. local food
administrator, concludes his official
career with tributes to his ability
from housewives, citizens and the
dealers themselves.
In farewell statement he tells
the public that the few profiteers
who were caught were punished
And to the manufacturers of ice
and distributors of this product dur
ing the hot days of summer, he ex-
pressed special congratulations.
In conclusion" Mr.. Wilson states,
Il wish to express my thanks to
all associates in the work of the
Food Administration the office
force, to the thirty-one District rep
resentatives who helped to carry
on the work in various parts of the
city, to those who undertook the
worries of issuing certificates for
the purchase of sugar for canning
and preserving purposes. and to all
those who gave freely and willing
ly of their time and service to work
on various committees, especially
the price Interpretation committee" !"
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
Italy Holds Germany
Liable with Austria

Italy will ask that Germany be
held Jointly responsible with Aus
tria for the Italian war indemnity.
according to Paris dispatches yes
terd6y to the Italian embassy.
Austria's affairs will be so un-
stable for many years, it is held,
that the debt would have to be col
lected by force of arms unless the
entire sum to be demanded of the
central powers by the allies is
pooled.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
GUILTY COLLECTOR
POPULAR OFFICIAL

While Under Indictment for En-
bezzIement Florida Man Reelected.
Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. 14.-John
W Easu. former tax collector of Du-
val County. who was found guilty
by a jury several days ago on a
charge of embezzling State and
county funds. was today sentenced
to ten years imprisonment in the
state penitentiary.
Following his removal from office
by Gov. Cats last summer. Rast
announced his candidacy for re-
election in the face Of a grand jury
Indictment charging embezzlement
" S13S. 900 from the public fund.
He was reelected by an Overwhelm-
ing ma jority over r. L. Paderick. a
son-in-Iaw Of Gov. Cats. but was
again removed from office by the
state executive. Rast had been tax
collector of Duval County for
tWenty-foUr years.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15

the Shubert-Garrick Theater Wed
nesday to see Scandal" Tickets
may be obtained from the execu-
tive secretary.
Another of the series of Informal
dances will be given this evening
at S;15 at Carroll Hall. 924 G street
northwest, for the benefit of local
charities.
sSThe Zionist IdesF' Is the subject
of an address to be made by Max
Rhoade at the meeting of the Wash
ington Secular League at Pythian
Temple. tomorrow at p. m. An
open forum discussion OF the SUBJ
ject will follow the address.
The Mississippi Society will meet
tonight at the hall of the Washing
ton Chapter of the American Insti
tute of Banking, 1914 F street.
War Camp Community Service
Club, No. 3 (colored). will present
musical and literary program. fol-
lowed by dancing, tonight at POLL
Georgia avenue.
DIR. j. $. Durkee, president of
Howard University. will preach at
the Fist Congregational Church,
Tenth and G streets, tomorrow
morning and evening.
The wild flower section of the
Twentieth Century Club will meet
at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday next at
the home of Mrs. Whitman Cross,
213S Bancroft place. Mrs. William
Heron, the chairman, will preside.
DR.. Paul Bartsch, professor of biology
in George Washington University,
will give a talk on wild flowers, IL
| lustrated with lantern slides.
The National Association of wom-
en- Painters and Sculptors will hold
it's twenty-eighth annual exhibition
in the Galleries of Fine Arts Build
ing in New York, from tomorrow to
March 3. inclusive. A private view
will be given tomorrow afternoon.
wanderIusters are to hike from
! Riverdale to Hyattsville tomorrow
afternoon. leaving from Fifteenth
and G streets at 1:15 and 2:15
/ o'clock on. Riverdale, Berwyn or
Laurel cars. John Boyle, jr., is to
| lead.
The AIumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi
will meet at 5 o'clock Wednesday
+ afternoon at 2O24 G. street
The Lambda Society will give its
! February dance on the night of Feb
ruary -21 at Terrace Inn, 1907 Massa-
/ chusetts avenue.
The Walther League will give n
| Valentine party tonight at Christ
Lutheran Church, on New Jersey
avenue. between NJ and n streets.
The principal attraction of the even
! ing will be two plays entitled
American Beauties" and "A Cloudy
Day" The entertainment will start
at s o'clock
Dedication services of the bed at
! the Gospel Mission endowed by the
/ District Congress of Mothers and
{ Parent-Teachers Association, will be
! held Monday afternoon at the Mis-
| sion House, $50 c street northwest.
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter. president of
I the congress, will speak and Mrs.
Monroe of the mission will make the
| dedication prayer. The bed has been
prepared under the direction of Mrs.
C. E. Stoddard, chairman of the
/ child welfare committee of the
Mothers Congress.
For the beneft OF the District
| Chapter of the American Red Cross.
a 1917 Packard laudaulet will be
| sold at auction at Weschler's. go
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, to-
day at noon.
The TrestIebOard Club will hold
| their '1adies night" meeting tonight
| in the auditorium of the new Odd
! Fellows Hall on Seventh street be-
, tween D and E streets northwest
An excellent program has been ar
l ranged.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
Special Community Sing
at Central High Tomorrow

A special organ recital will be
given in connection with the COM
munity sing at Central High
School tomorrow afternoon.
James Dickinson will play the
"Pastorale," by CIaussmann: "EN-
sultamus.| by Kinder; In the Gar
den." by Goodwin; "Twilight," by
Schneider, and the "Finelandia" by
Sibelius.
A special number will be a violin
solo by Private Arthur r. Landry
of the Marine Corps. He will be
accompanied by SerEt. Cletus Il
Martin.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
THE TOWN CRIER

An indoor carnival for the benefit
of the silver Spring. Nd, volunteer
fire department is to be held Monday
and Tuesday nights, beginning at
$40 o'clock
The dance scheduled by the Ne
braska war workers for this even
ing has been postponed
washington members of the In
ternational Association for Identifi-
cation are to hold a get-together
meeting today at the Hotel Harring-
ton. The uses and possibilities OF
the finger print Identification sys-
TEN will be taken up at the meet
ing. Men responsible for establish
ing the identity OF many dead SOL
diers who otherwise would have
been buried in unknown graves VIII
give short talks.
Ladies' night will be observed by
Tau Beta Ph Alumni at a meeting
to be held tonight at $50 o'clock at
lCushman's, 6O7 Fourteenth street.
mo speeches" is the announcement
A Valentine Dance for the sick
benefit fund will be given by the
employees of Woodward and Lothrop
under the auspices Of the Relief AS
sociation in the auditorium of the
store, this evening at $3.50 O'Clock.
Minnesota women in Washington
are invited to the reception to be
held today at 4:30 o'clock by the
Republican women's national execu-
tive committee at 1888 Fl street
The sinking of the Maine will be
commemorated with a dinner at the
| Army and Navy Club at O'Clock
tonight by the District of Columbia
| Commandery OF the Naval and Mill
tary Order of the Spanish War.
Brig. Gen. r. D. Simms. of the d. c.
N G., will act as postmaster.
Mrs, Fletcher Dobyns, chairman of
the Republican women, and Frank
L. Smith. Republican State chairman
| Of Illinois, and the wives of the Re
publican members of the Senate and
House will be at 1923 H street
northwest, from 4:3o to $50 for Illi-
nOis day.
Men I'm uniform will be entertain
ed by Calvary Baptist Christian En-
deavor Society tonight at 8 o'clock
at Eighth and H streets northwest
! At the meeting of the Society for
| Philosophical Inquiry at the Public
Library today at 4:30 p. m. Henry
Farquhar will speak on kants TO
Perpetual Peace"
A joint meeting of the Theosophi-
( cal Society of Washington and the
! Columbia Heights Group of Bahals
will take place at the Bahai Hail.
| 3124 Eleventh street northwest. to-
night at o'clock.
| The sIsterhood of the Eighth
! Street Temple is planning for Its
annual rally, when it will give an
entertainment and tea next We'd
nesday at > o'clock.
Phi Delta kappa Fraternity will
give a dance at Terrace Inn, Four
teenth street and Massa chusetts
avenue northwest, tonight at $3.50
o'clock.
EnrolIments are being made daily
| in the law school OF Georgetown
University. sos E street northwest
| for the second semester. which be-
gins Monday. Examinations in first
! semester subjects will be concluded
this week,
| The Rt. Rev. Philip VI. Rhine
| lander, bishop of Pennsylvania, will
be the speaker at st. Marks Church
at the morning service tomorrow.
The HerzI Club of Washington,
noted Zionist organization, will hold
its meeting tomorrow at o'clock In
the Y. NJ. II. A. Building, Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest
The Young Mems Hebrew Asso-
cia tion will give a theater party at
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
But You Must Drive 1t Out Of
Your Blood to Get Rid of II
Permanently.

You have probably been in the
habit of applying external treat
ments trying to cure your Catarrh.
You. have used sprays, washes and
lotions and possibly been tempo
rarily relieved. But after a short
time you had another attack, and
wondered why. You must realize
that catarrh is an infection of the
blood and to get permanent relief
the catarrh infection must be driven
out of the blood. The quicker you
como to understand this. the quick
er, you will get it out OF your sys-
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
Famous Folk to Speak
at G. W. University Dinner

Speakers for the George Wash
inEton University dinner. to be
=tveh Saturday night, February -
were announced last night by
Harry G. Davis, chairman OF the
General committee in charge of ar
Eangements.
Tho viii he Senator Harding. of
rrn Miss Mabel Eoardman. of the
-.aI |rr--: Or. william
Miller Collier, president OF the uni
.. l.u -. King, mem
..-r o. fro hoard Of trustees of the
r.ufy- y-.r.slrv and prominent local at
turnoy. Henry B. F. Macfarland will
be POSTMASTER
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
Meeting to Change Name.

The Air Service Clubs Associa-
ton will hold a special meeting to-
day at $3.50 p IN. in the auditorium
Of the Interior Building to consider
changing the present name to Army
and Navy Air Service Association.
and transact other business.
Plans for the detailed organiza-
tion, nel1diug branch~>. or local
clubs and national headquarters
Will be discussed.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
Whip Brutal Father
to Death, Says Judge

Bayonne. y. J.. Feb. IA-''YoU ought
To- be strung up by the thumbs and
whipped until you die. only wish l
had the power to sentence you" Rec
order Cain told Frederick Hanley and
his sister today in committing them
10 fail
The Hanleys admitted to the court
they had cruelty beaten and deserted
Haniey's two sons, both under 6
years of age.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
British Labor Wants
Roads Nationalized

London. Feb. IL-Labor party lead
Crs- It was learned today, are de-
mandihE naturalization of British
railways. II this is not doue, the
railway workers will insist on joint
control with their employers. In case
this demand also is refused. there is
danger Of a nationwide strike, it was
said
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
"The Climax" at Schubert -Garrick.

The engagement of "The Climax"
with Eleanor Painter, at the Shubert-
Garrick Theater, has been extended
for one evening and the concluding
performance will be given tomorrow
night instead of tonight.
This is made possible because the
next attraction, Scandal" does not
start until Monday.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
NIPPON-ERIN WEDDING.
Japanese Bridegroom and Irish
Bride lake Out License.

Erin and Nippon yesterday ap-
peared before the license clerk at the
District Court House and took out a
marriage license granting permission
for the marriage OF Ellen O'Keffe
and Juichi Sasao.
The bride was born in County Cork,
Ireland, thirty-four years ago, and
came to this county in 1911. She is
employed at 1923 X street northwest
Sasao. who gave his age as 81, has
hoen in the limited States for five
years, for the last year living at 1880
Nineteenth street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
Fumigaion Kills Operator.

New York. Feb. 14.-Henning va
ner, wireless operator on the S. S.
Stockholm, was suffocated today
when Federal inspectors fumigated
the vessel after it had docked.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-15
REVENUE ORDER
DEFINES LIQUOR
More Than One-half of One
Per Cent Regarded as
Intoxicating.

While the vets and the drys are
wrangling over how much "kickS
can be placed in the brew after
the nation goes on the water wagon
July l. Solomons on either side of
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31
Lost Baggage of soldiers

Red Cross officials were notified
today by the War Department that
more than 10000 pieces OF lost
baggage belonging to former officers
and men of the American Expedition
airy forces. are stored on the Gov
eminent docks OF Hoboken, y. j.
The impedimentia. which is unclaim-
ed. consists of 10000 trunk lockers
$4,000 bedrolls, 5000 suit cases and
10000 barrack bags which have
come back from overseas.
Much of the baggage is marked
with names only and cannot be for
varded to the ownerst in all cases a
new shipping address is required. AS
the Red Cross desires to assist each
man from overseas to recover his
lost property as we'll as to help the
Government dispose OF this enormous
accumulation OF property. owners OF
lost baggage are asked TO forward
their claims and addresses TO the
Lost Baggage Branch, Pier 2. Ho-
boken. y. j." to gether with an ac-
curate description Of the missing
property.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31
Nasty colds are
Relieved at once.
.1ape's Cold Compound" then breaks
up "A cold in a few hours

Don't stay stutfed-up' Quit blow
ing and snuffing' A dose of "Pape ;
Cold Compound" taken every two
hours until three doses are taken
usually breaks up severe cold and
ends all grippe misery.
The very first dose opens your
clogged-up nostrils aud the air pas
sases Of the head; stops nose run
ming; relieves the headache. dullness'
feverishness. snee2ing, soreness and
stiffness.
"Papes Cold Compound is the
quickest surest relief known and
costs only a few cents at drug stores.
1t acts without assistance, tastes nice
contains no quinine-lnsist upon
Pape's
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31
RobcrtS-DOak

Dir. Eugene Roberts ID Dallas and
Miss Josie Doak OF snyder were
married at the home of the brides
parents last Saturday by Rev. A. W.
Waddill 1t was quiet home we'd
ding attended be relatives and few
intimate friends.
The bride and groom are both
graduates of the Snyder High school
and are esteemed for their personal
worth.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John d. Doak OF Snyder
and is a young lady OF admirable
graces OF heart and mind and is low
ed by all who knew her
The groom has resided here for
several years AID is recognized as a
splendid type of young manhood
energetic. honorable, clean in char
acter and affable in his bearing and
of excellent business QIak-
fcations.
Mr.. Roberts mas a responsible -
position with thu AdolPhus Hotel IN
Dallas and they will make their home
in that city
The Signal joins with their many
friends in con gratulations.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31
Death Of Mrs. Mary Chapman

Mrs. Mary Chapman. aged so
years died at her home in Snyder
Monday night Oct. 81 She and her
daughter, Miss Minnie Chapman,
have resided in Snyder for about 7
years. Being feeble in health she
has not been active in local affairs
hut was known and revered by a
large circle OF friends. She was a
member OF the Methodist church and
attended services when she could.
She was born April 7. 1889. was
married to Wiley Chapman Sept. II,
1857. She was bereft OF her hus-
band nine years ago. She was the
mother of eight children and all Of
them survive her.
Funeral services were held at
noon "Wednesday at the home by her
pastor. Rev. A. w. Waddill. Quite
a number OF neighbors and friends
attended thu service. The flo II
tribute vas profuse.
The body was sent away on the
Santa Fe Wednesday evening TO
Leander. Williamson county, to be
buried By the ride OF her husband
who has gone on before.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Neuralgia OF the face, shoulders,
lands or feet require powerful
remedy that will penetrate the flesh
Billiards. Snow Liniment possessee
that power. Rubbed in whore the
pain is felt is all that is necessary
to relieve suffering and restore nor
NAL conditions.
For sale by Grayum Drug Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

WANTED-Men or women to take
orders among friends and neighbors
for the genuine guaranteed hosiery,
full line OF men, women and chill
dren, ehrcinates darning. We pay soc
an hopr spare time or SEA week
or full time. Experience unnecessary.
Write International Stocking Mills,
iorristown, Pa. Is
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Capt. c. n Elliot OF the Salvation
ray was here this week seeking
d for missions He sahl he is not
'nnected WITH the nationwide 5. 4.
ovement altho they work along the
Iue lines
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Let us hope that the Industrial
Commission 70 whom the questions
at issue between the capital and
labor groups is to be submitted NAV
be- able to accomplish more than
did the conference
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Mr.. b. r. Patterson returned sun
day from Brandon whore he was
called on account of sickness Of a
sister. He left her very much i'm
proved. b. T. is back on Route A
this week delivering mail TO the peo-
pie.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

And at the Texas Cotton Palace a
total of 81 West Texas counties are
now showing their exhibits to the
people of the Great Black Land belt
of Central Texas territory from
which so many West Texas farmers
have come. Scurry comfy viii DC
there next time.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Business enterprise is wonder
ful invention. A company up north
sent in this week graphic dessrlr-
tion of a new discovery which thcy
want to sell to the pubAc, wanting
the matter run in she paper free ct
charge and asking that marked COPY
OF the paper be sent to them.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

J. b. Loftin OF Aorenci, Arizona,
spent two weeks here visiting his sis
ter Mrs. Rhea Mcfarland at Dunn
and left Monday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Stamford has recently had a new
bond issue OF $4,000 for street i'm
provement approved. The reason
Stamford has the name of a pro-
gressive city, is that the people are
willing to pay taxes with which to
build and do things.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Railway Commissioner Maytield
says stIaSe OF coal miners would
hurt Texas less than any other state
Nearly all railroads use oil FOR fsel.
people cook with oil and most parts
of the states have an abundance of
fire wood.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31
Hogs For Sale

40 head OF sows that will find
pigs shortly. Price II cts. pound.
Immune from cholera.
81 William Ramsey. Foch. Tex
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

At the State fair Of Texas, ~
West Texas counties displayed their
aired products at Texas big show
AvIiculturally il was q West Texas
TOW. hrt scurry county was not
ihnrn.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

The Lubbock Avalanche has
found its way again to our exchange
table. The Advance is good
country paper.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Mrs. S. T. Eliza returned Monday
from visiting relatives in Fl. Worth.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1919-10-31

Rev. and Mrs. j r. Plant were
here wednesday from Foch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
Hubbard Bros Letter

New York. February 19.-Cables this morning were somewhat better than due, and as the urgent liquidation of yesterday did not reappear on the open ing, early prices here made a better showing. May advancing at one time almost to 22c- Liervpool was a mod crate buyer here, but after that mar ket closed further speculative liquida- ton from recent buyers brought about another sharp decline in the market. It is always difficult to foresee the extent to which such liquidation may carry prices, but we are not Inclined 10 follow declines at this level There is somewhat betteg demand again from the trade and we think that on any further break Europe can be ex- pected to again buy considerable of cotton in American markets The local feeling here is very bearish once more And it is felt that a fur ther decline would be only natural. This view is quiB understandable aft