davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BUFFALO. N. Y. September John
Lewis Smith of the District of Columbia
the United Spanish War veterans at its
tenth annual national encampment here.
He succeeds Oscar T. Taylor of Pitts
burgh. Mr. Smith was elected unani-
mously after the only other candidate.
Mr. Busch of Michigan. withdrew.
Mr.. Smith was born in Richmond.
Va. January 20. 1871. he is the
son Of John. Amber Smith, who was
elected to the United States House Of
Representatives when he was twenty
five years old, and the grandson OF the
late John F. Lewis. who was United
States senator from the state of Vir-
ginia.
Assistant q. s. Attorney.
Mr.. Smith is assistant United States
attorney for the District Of Columbia and
a member Of the Bar Association OF the
District. He has been a member OF the
bar of the Supreme Court Of the District
of Columbia since 1902, is member OF
the bar of the District Court Of Appeals
and the Court Of Claims, and has been
a member of the bar of the Supreme
Court of the United States since 1905.
of Miles Camp. No. l. and delegate to
several national encampments. He was
Judge advocate of the department in
1861, department adjutant In 19Oi-o de.
partment commander in 10O5-6. national
judge advocate general in 1907, national
assistant inspector general in 10OS-9. aid
on the staff of the commander-in-ch Chief
in 19O9-1O and member OF the national
legislative committee for several years.
Hard Fight by Delegation.
The District delegation to the encamp-
ment worked hard for the election OF Mr..
Smith. Headquarters were opened at
the Lafayette Hotel and an active cam
paign carried on. The election OF Mr..
smith means that the national headquar-
tiers of the organization will be taken to
Washington.
The Washington workers included De-
partment Commander Jere A. Costello.
Past Department Commanders G. E.
Rausch and J. Walter Mitchell, Capt
James E. Maynard. Commander Peter Of
Miles Camp, Commander Thomas A.
Green OF Lawton Camp. commander of
Harden Camp. Adjt. Murphy of Crell
Camp and others.
Forty Thousand Members.
The reports Of Chief
Taylor and Adjutant General Moore show
the organization to be In a flourishing
condition, with approximately 10000
active members. Recommendations have
been made to make the offices Of ad-
jutant general and quartermaster gen.
eral elective instead Of appointive. as at
present, and to combine them in Office
for a term of five years. with headquar-
tiers to be located In one city for the
same period instead Of shifting it to
different cities after each national en-
campment If the recommendations pre-
vail it Is predicted headquarters will be
located at Washington for the next five
years.
Past Department Commander LAMB Of
Washington. with Mrs. Lamb, were late
arrivals at the encampment city.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Galloway OF Washington
is taking leading part In the sessions
of the National Auxiliary Of the L. s.
W. V. now meeting in annual convention
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Twain's Jumping Frog" Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, September soto
Philing, a friend Of Mark Twain's, who
claimed the distinction of having seen
Twain's Jumping Frog of Calaveras"
jump, is dead here. after q long illness.
He was the proprietor of the Angels
Hotel in Angels camp. where the cele-
brated frog. loaded with buckshot, fall
ed to jump at a time when his reputa-
ton as a jumper was at stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Bartlett Makes Reply.
Old Boston Church Fire Swept.

BOSTON, September a-The Bulfnch
place Unitarian Church, one Of the old
eat church edifces in the city. was
swent by fire early today, causing
,oaa NJ $50. 900. The blaze looked so
serious for a time that guests were
routed from their beds in the nearby
West End hotels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Loses Valuable Rings.

NEW YORK. September 1.-TWO rings
worth more than $4,000 were either lost
by or stolen from Mrs Frederick Lew
isohn. wife OF a banker, while she was
stopping with her husband at an uptown
hotel here on a brief trip to this city
from their summer home In Elberon, N.
j.. last Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
OFF for Fisheries Congress-

DR.. Hugh NJ Smith, commissioner Of
fisheries sailed from New York today
for Copenhagen. Denmark. whre he will
depresent the United States at the in
ternotional fisheries convention there
from September IS to 81 He will re-
turn the early part Of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

BERLIN, September o.-Ihe competition
for designs for new German embassy
building at Washington by the govern
ment was won today by Prof. Bruno
Moehrinc. the leading architect of Berlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Loses Through Strike; Ends Life.

PATERSON. n. j., September 5.-The
silk mills strike, recently ended, is blamed
for the death of Bernard Blondeel a
prominent silk manufacturer who shot
himself today at his home. Members OF
the family said that Mr.. Blondeel lost
heavily during the strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Germans Boost Panama Fair.

BERLIN, September 5-The organiza-
ton formed for the purpose Of furthering
the movement to bring about German
participation in the Panama-Pacific expo
sition in San Francisco opened a central
office here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Alleged White SLAYER Likely to
Know His Fate Late
Today.
BROTHER OF DEFENDANT
AMONG HIS ATTORNEYS
Final Arguments of Counsel This
Morning and Court Charges
the Jury.

SAN FRANCISCO, September ST.
Drew Caminetti may know late today
whether he has been adjudged innocent
or guilty Of the charge Of having vio-
lated the Mann white slave trafhc act
in taking Lola Norris in company with
Maury I. Diggs and Marsha Warrington
from Sacramento across the state line
to Reno, New.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17
Don't Let a Cold
Settle on Your Lunqs

Many cases of Lung Trouble can be
traced directly to severe cold which
has been neglected, and which, as a
result, has affected the lungs If you
have a persistent cough or cold. take
warning before it is too late. Eckman's
Alternative is most beneficial in such cases
and has been the means of completely
restoring to health many persons who had
serious lung trouble. Read of this case:-
Pleasantville. N. J.
''Gentlemen: During the winter Of 1911
I contracted u severe cold, which settled
on my lungs. The doctor pronounced 1t
lung trouble. l tried nearly every prep
araton without any result and kept get
ting worse. Eckman's Alternative was
recommended to me and l commenced
using it as Il last resort. The first bottle
seemed to give no relief: in fact, seem
ed to feel worse, but l kept on using
the medicine and found out the first
bottle had really started me on the road
to recovery by lOosening the mucous and
making me expectorate freely. After
using the medicine for some time my
cough ceased. gained flesh and today
am well man."
(SignedD GEO. NJ BATES.
(Above abbreviated: more on request)
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
for severe Throat and Lung Affections,
Bronchitis. bronchial Asthma. Stubborn
Colds and in uphnilding the system
Confirms no narcotics, poisonS or habit
forming drugs. Ask for booklet telling
of recoveries and write to Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa. for evil
dence For sale by all leading druggists
P. A. Clemmer, Crescu
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17
CAN YOU DOUBT II
When the Proof Can Be So Easily In
vestigated. a..

When so many greatful citizens of
Cresco testify to benefit derived from
Doan's Kidney Pills, can you doubt the
evidence? The proof is not far away
it is almost at our door. Read what
a resident of Cresco says about Doan's
Kidney Pills. Can you demand more
convincing testimony?
Mrs. John Light, of Cresco, Iowa,
says" For years suffered from
kidney complaint and rheumatic pains
in my loins and limbs. The
kidney secretions were un.
natural, at one time my limbs became
so badly swollen that l was unable to
put on my shoes. I tried various rene
dies, but became discouraged, as moth
ing helped me. After taking Doan's
Kidney Pills. felt better in a short
time. 1 can now rest we'll and my kid
neys are normal. l do not believe l
would be alive today had it not been
for Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
axe no other.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17
Eczema and Itching Cured.

PA. Clemmer, Cresco
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17
Loss of Appetite.

Is the first signal of disorder and de-
cay. The usual loss of appetite is Of
ten caused by functional disturbances
in the stomach. The stomach fails to
do the work required, the appetite is
and the body suffers from lack of nour-
ishment. Such a stomach needs to be
cleaned and sweeteEed. Mer1tel Tonic
Digestive is made especially to assist
the stomach to digest food, and pro-
mote healthy appetite. This remedy
10 sold on our positive guarantee, and
we ask you to give it trial. It is a
genuine tonic. Fred Lowry. sole Agent:
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17
Are You Happy?

If you are it is safe to say that you enjoy
good health, as it is impossible to be happy
unless you are we'll. Noted physicians viii
tell you that bad stomachs and torpid livers
are the cause of IS per cent of all diseases.
For the past ~ years SEVEN BARKS has
proved to be the unequalled remedy for all
STOMACH, LIVER and KIDNEY troubles, and
the greatest tonic and blood purifier known.
1t makes your digestion what it should be
and keeps your entire system in good con-
dition. Price of SEVEN BARKS is but so
cents bottle at all druggists. Money re-
funded if not satisfied. Address
LYMAN BROWN, 6s Murray ST., New York, MY.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17

chronic diseases. He has devoted twenty
ment Of diseases s s of the Stomach. Liver.
Bowels and Kidneys; Indigestion, Dyspep::,
STA, Constipation and Diabetes; Heart and
Nerve Troubles, Rheumatism, Chronic Ca
tarrh in all its forms-in fact, all Chronic
Diseases
DIR. sTocKDALE has system of tr
ment which he believes is the best J.
for chronic diseases. He is able re
many cases that have resisted o. .eat-
ments-that are considered incr
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREA. r FOR,
NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL v -AKNEsS
OF MEN, WHICH HE WOULD LIKE TO
EXPLAIN IN PERSON. CALL AND GET
HIS OPINION AND ADVICE FREE oF'
CHARGE.
If for any reason you cannot call visit
him personally, write him for an examina--
ton blank at his home office.
address
DIR. B. A. sT0CKDALE,
Utica Building, Des Moines Iowa.
RITThe Doctor can be seen in his offer
in Des Mones, on Mondays, Fridays ans
saturdays or by special appointment.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17

The soothing, healing medication in
DIR. HoBsoN's ECZEMA OINTMENT pen
etrates every tiny pore of the skin,
clears it of all mpurities-stops itch
ing instantly. DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment is guaranteed to speedily
heal eczema, rashes, ringworm, letter
and other unsightly eruptions. Ecze-
ma Ointment is Doctors prescription,
not an experiment. All druggists or
by mail, ..5Oc Pfeiffer Chemical Co.,
PHILADELPHIA and St. Louis.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17

The beauty and virtue of women
are superior to the virtue and beauty OF
men, but no one can be beautiful when
in the throes of deep-seated hacking
cough or cold. Nothing will bring greater
relief than AlIen's Cough Balsan. Sold for
over half century. Endorsed by those
who use it. 25c., SOC. and $l.0O bottles.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-10-17
Dr.. B. A. Stockdale
WILL BE AT
HOTEL STROLLER, CRESCO
Tuesday, October 2lst
Office Hours 9 a. m. to Z p. m.
DR.. STOCKDALEy

DR.. STOCKDALEs
wants every person.
who suffers from o.
chronic disease-it
makes no difference.
how bad the case. or
how long they have
suffered, to call and
consult him. He will
make a thorough e.
animation of their
case, tell exactly what
lean be done, whether
they are durable or
not, how long it will.
require and all about
If He treats only
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
East Sumner.

The death OF Louis Davenport oc.
Cured ut bis residence on Sumner Hill
on Sunday forenoon. July 9th. Several
mouths ago be sustained q psralytic
shock. and bad been ir failing health
since. Funeral services conducted by
Rev. J. ". Atwood we're held AZ the resi-
denee 90 Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. l.. NJ. Robinson OF Philadelphia
arrived at his old cherished home on
Saturday, July 5, On bis annual vacation.
Ezra n Ste,sOn Of the firm OF Stetson
4 Head, Of South Weymouth, Mass,
was In town q day or two last week.
These two bOnored citizens when young
men left their native home and went
away TO earn living and become useful
and highly respected citizens In their
localities. Their early training and
steady habits ipeulcated In youth have
prospered them In business and reflected
honor TO their nativity, aud they greatly
cherish the scenes Of their youth. AS
the twig Is bent, the tree Is Inclined" Is
an old saying and In these cases the twig
was bent in the right direction. Honesty,
activity and steady habits are good In
vestment, aud pay good dividends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
Maine News Notes.

The auto Truck Booze Line" 10 tenn
porarily out OF commission. Since the
Webb law went into effect, interfering
with the shipment OF liquor from BOstoT
into Maine by freight and express, IL ha,
been announced that shipment by motor
truck would be used instead. On We'd
nesday night Sheriff Ferd Stevens ol
Androscoggin County Overhanled Z
truck engaged In that business near Sa
battus, and captured about $50 gallons
OF liquor, mostly put up In pint bottles
The truck, In charge OF two men, left
Boston that morning for Augusta. II
was loaded on the outside with furniture
Of various kinds, so that IL bad the sp
pearance of load Of furniture, and had
safely passed through the state as far a:
Sabattus before suspicion was directed
10 IL.
Following the auto truck seizure In
Androscoggin County Wednesday night,
two big seizures were made in other
parts OF the state 90 Thursday. One OF
these was from a freight car at Hamp-
den station, when Sheriff 0'Connell and
his deputies took go gallons Of whiskey
consigned to Bangor dealer. The 9TH
or seizure was on the shore of Cushing g
Island in Portland Harbor. In the lat
ter case fifteen out of fifty kegs Of whis-
kew from the motorboat Juno, which
stranded on the rocks, where found In
the bushes. the rest of the whiskey
had been removed. Sheriff Scully and
his deputies have been watching for the
whiskey smugglers for some time, hav-
ing learned that the stuff was being ship
ped from Portsmouth by motor beat,
but this is the first fruits of their under
taking In that line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
East Waterford,

State assessors z. NJ. Johnston OF
Brownville and John j. Dearborn OF
New burg dined at chairman B. q. McIn-
tires Wednesday. Nathan Noble
brought the three In his auto.
People In this vicinity were saddened
to learn of the sudden death of Ira
johnson at North Fryeburg the 5th.
Until within few years his home was
Just nver the line 10 Norway, and he
leaves large number Of friends and rel
atives in this section. Everyone bad the
greatest respect and admiration for him.
Only two sisters, Mrs. j. E. McIntire
and Mrs. Hattie Merrill, are left OF the
family of seven. His daughter, Mrs.
Clarence d. Pride with her husband and
daughter Marjorie, was visiting her par
ents at the time of his death.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. MoIntire, Mrs. Hat
tie j. Merrill, Mrs. q. B. Doughty and
little son, Mr.. and Mrs. L. K. McIntire,
Mrs. B. G. McIntire. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Pride at.
tended the funeral Monday. They went
In autos.
George Brownell Of No rth Waterford
has bought Owl Camp at Pappoose pond
which B. G. McIntire bought some
weeks ago. Heis making repairs on It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
Oxford.

The sacrament OF the Lords Supper
was administered Sunday morning at the
Congregationalist church. One mem
Der was admitted by confession oil
faith and baptism. The service was
solemn and impressive. The music
congregational singing, Mrs. Lulu An
drews organist, Was much enjoyed, 81
the students from Professor Csldwel'i
summer school were present, and there
were many fine voices among them. The
floral decorations were beautiful.
Norman Lindsay, q student, 10 supply
ing the N. <. pulpit.
The funeral Of Arthur Stanton wa
held Saturday at the home OF Mrs.
Crooker. Rev. Mr.. Newport OF Turner
off ia'ed. Mr.. Stanton leaves . widow,
three sons and two daughters, Mrs.
James Fernald and Miss Nellie Stanton.
Mr.. Stanton was highly esteemed for bis
sterling character and honesty In bust
ness dealings. The flowers from a
large circle Of friends were profuse and
beautiful. The intermept Vas at Poland.
His three sons and sop-in-law, James
Fernsld, were the bearers.
VIM. Burns, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Burns came home for the Fourth
In their automobile. Walter Wills, who
10 working at carpentering at Ports
mouth, came with them to visit his f.
Their.
The officers OF Oxford Division, No.
SO, Sons Of Temperance, were installed
by George Hszen, Deputy Grand w. p,
Mrs. C. r. Starbird Grand Con-, a. fol-
lows:
w. P.-Csroline Z. Carman.
W. A.-Nellie Hawkes..
3. S.-Lulu Andrews.
A. r. Salary Andrews.
T. S.-Sibbie Hanscom.
Treas.-Geo. j. Parrot.
Chaplain-Malcolm MacKay.
Con.-Forest Thomas.
A.C.-Marfan Starbird.
I.S.-Alberta Farris.
o. S.-Wendall Lane.
w. P.-Mary Frost.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
Vast Rarls.

Mrs. Augusta n. Cole Estes died at
the home Of her son-in.law, Samuel /.
Wheeler, Sunday, July Q, aged Is years.
She had been in feeble health for the
past two years from paralysis. She Is
survived by one granddaughter, Lillian
Wheeler, and three brothers. Only one
OF them, Virgil Cole of Rumford, waa
able to attend the funeral, which waa
held from her late home Wednesday
morning, Rev. D. A. Ball officiating, and
the remains were taken to Gorham, N.
H., for interment.
James Il. Ross died very suddenly
Monday at 7:S0 A. NJ, aged "a years.
Mr.. Ross had been In apparently excel.
lent health, and his death was . severe
shock to bis friends. His death was
caused by cerebral hemorrhage, AMI he
fell from his chair and expired immedi
ward Island. His father, Alexander
Ross of Prince Edward Island, was visit
ing here at the time OF his death. He
Is survived by five brothers, Daniel,
William and Hector of Prince Edward
Island, John Of North Paris, and Charles
of Lewiston, and three sisters, Margaret,
wife of Hezekiah Farrar of West Paris,
Euphemia, wife of Herbert L. Scribner
of Paris Hill, and Mary, wife of Percy
Berry of South Paris. The funeral ser
vice was held Wednesday at the home OF
his sieter, Mrs. Farrar, Rev. Dwight A.
Ball officiating, and the burial was 10
West Paris cemetery.
DR.. Wallace Z. Weber of Lewiston
was In town Wednesday, and assisted by
DIR. Wheeler performed a severe opera
ton for varicose veins upon Mrs. d. q.
Fifeld. also q very critical operation
upon Mrs. Edwin j. Mann for enlarged
tonsils and sdenoids. Both patients are
doing well.
A very pleasant family reunion was
held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hanni-
bal G.. Brown on the Fourth of July.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Will
r. Durham of Lynn, Mass, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin II. Brown aud Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles l.. Brown of Rumford Falls.
Miss Nina FELTON, is the new girl In
the telephone exchange Office. Miss
Lois Hollis has resigned her position.
Mrs. D. 81. Fifsld received q large
postcard shower Saturday.
There was a good attendance at the
strawberry festival held by West Paris
Grange.
During the heavy shower OF Sunday,
July 8, lightning struck John Lurvey's
barn, setting a fire that was soon extin'
guished.
Frank l.. Willis took an auto party to
Bridgton Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
were guests of her cousin, James Bird
and Mrs. Emma Mann and Laura Barder
visited Miss Edith b. Jordan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
Locke's Mills.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Clarence Howe Of Han
over were ut Elmer Cummiugs' ovel
Sunday.
Eugene Merrill and two friends o.
Portland are spending their vacation al
Camp Comfort.
Mrs. Elmer Fiske is visiting relatives
in Waterford.
Mrs. May Grant Of Medford, Mass, Il
spending her vacation In town. Her sou
Dana was here over the Fourth and re-
turned to Massachusetts Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Douglass and children oil
Portland are visiting her mother, Mrs
Annie Emery.
Mrs. Abbie Trask was in Bethel We'd
nesdsy.
Miss Gertrude Engleman OF Durham II
with her sister, Mrs. G. b. Tebbets.
Several from here attended the Fourth
OF July ball at Bryant Pond. One
young couple came home without their
shoes, but found them later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
Bryant's Pond.

j. B. Barnett, who has been confined
to the house for several weeks, is still
gu ffering with a slow fever.
Samuel Frost of Togus is making his
annual visit here. His daughter, Mrs
Dollie Carroll, is also passing her vaca
ton here in the village.
Mrs. Wellington Bird returned te
Providence, r. l., last week.
Rev. Z. Fl. Slower Of Old Orchard viii
preach at the Baptist church July goth
The Whitman family of Haverhill are
occupying Pine Point cottage again thii
season.
1t is expected that work on the new
cement sidewalk will be commenced mex
| week.
DR.. C. B. Rankin of Mechanic FALL
was in town Wednesday.
George Holt has moved from th'
Cynthia Cole house to the Monitor
tenement.
Four sheep were killed by bears last
week in Leon Cushman's pasture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Rowe of Jamaica
n. Y, came last week to pass the sum
mer at their cottage, Beechenrowe.
Alton Bacon and crew of men are re
pairing the barn on the N. L. Marshal
farm at Trap Corner.
Bishop Kinsman and Japanese ser
want arrived Thursday from Wilmington
Del, and are staying at Birchmere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-15
Norway Lake.

Mr.. and Mrs.. o. W. Edgecomb OF Nor.
way visited their daughter, Mrs. Victor
Partridge, during the week beginning
July 9th.
Mrs. Ernest Murch and their boys Wis.
Itch her mother, Mrs. w S. Partridge,
for ten days, going home the eleventh.
Mrs. Robley Morrison and little son OF
Rumford Falls visited her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Partridge recently.
Mrs. Ella Cole Of Massachusetts, 10
visiting her brother, Frank Harwood,
and family.
Mrs. Z. r. Bennett has gone to Gilead
for while.
Mrs. Will Wood and children are
guests of her father, Asa Frost. Mr..
Wood spent the Fourth and also the
Sabbath following here.
Mrs. j. NJ. Wood and daughter Rena
visited her father, c. NJ. Billings, In Wa
terford the 9Th.
liza Wood is at home from Farming
ton.