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The Washington times., 1914-11-18
By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD.

VIENNA. Oct. Il. (By mail 70
New York(.-To the American citi-
zen. hometown, L. S. A.-If Christ
mas means anything 10 you. here is
your opportunity. This has nothing
TO do with the war. 1t is about
humanity. 1t is neutral-as neutral
as pain and sympathy are universal.
For three weeks the hospitals here
have been absolutely without cotton
to dress the wounds OF dying
soldiers.
The American Red Cross corps
which arrived yesterday. brought
small supply which was Immediately
distributed among the hospitals and
will last only a few days, even with
the most careful use.
Nurses Using Thread.
Doctors and nurses are forced to
use small bags Of threads. Every
body in Vienna who can't help in
any other way spends his or her
spare time in unraveling small
squares of cloth. cut from sheets
and handkerchiefs. The short
pieces Of thread are sewed into
bags Of gauze which are steriliZed.
The most delicate wounds must be
dressed with this rough. harsh ma
terial.
Americans, in the name of hu-
manity, ought to send cotton to Aus
tria. No other country can help In
this way.
The greatest complaint in America
Is the oversupply of cotton.
In Austria wounded men are dying
in agony for lack Of a few ounces of
n And soon II will be Christmas
time.
By parcel post a vast quantity Of
absorbent cotton can be sent to
Vienna II American citizens
will take upon themselves the per-
sonal responsibility Of each buying
and mailing. at parcel post rates.
small box Of cotton. If the package
is addressed to THE RED CROSS.
Vienna" and is marked WAITE
FUR DIE VERWUNDETE" Cotton
for the wounded), 1t will reach the
hospitals within three weeks from
the time II is posted in America
It should easily reach here before
Christmas.
No Cotton To Be Had.
1 have ascerta1ned the exact situa-
ton in regard to the supply of cot
ton In hospitals. There is mono.
Even the supply of hospital gauze 10
giving out. Nurses are using only
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Help the Stomach
Digest Your Food

When the stomach fails to digest
and distribute that which is saten,
the bowels become clogged with a
mass Of waste and refuse that fer
ments and generates poisons that are
gradually forced into the bieod,
causing distress and often serious
illness
Most people naturally object to the
drastic cathartic and purgative
agents that shock the system. A
mild, gentle laxative. positive In it's
effect and that will quickly relieve
constipation is DIR. CaldwelTs Syrup
Pepsin. sold by druggists at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle. II
does not gripe or cramp but acts
easily and pleasantly, and is, there
fore, the most satisfactory remedy
for children, women, and elderly per
sons. For a free trial bottle write to
DR.. ". B. Caldwell. 451 Washington
St, Monticello. Ill.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Bids for New High School
Foundation To Be Opened

Bids for the construction of the
foundation Of the new colored high
school at First and " streets north
east. will be opened at the District
building tomorrow afternoon. About
five months win be required In the
construction Of the foundation. Bids
for the superstructure probably win be
opened IN February. Congress appro-
priated $5500OO for the school.
The contract for the reconstructed
Of the western High school, which was
partially destroyed by fire last spring,
has been awarded to Richardson q Bur-
CESS. The amount named Ii t2s.oo0
Bids for the construction Of tke new
Pennsylvania avenue bridge over Rock
Creek were opened yesterday. Because
of the prices asked for varytng types
Of construction. the bids viii have TO
be tabulated before 1t can be deter
mined which is the lowest. announces
ment Of the award probably will be
made the last Of the week Congress
appropriated $4,000 for the structure.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Anhut Conviction for
ThaW Bribery Stands

ALBANY, Nov. 1.-THE conviction Of
John N. Anhut Of attempting to brfbe
DR.. John W. Russell, former superin-
tendent OF the State Hospital for the
Insane at Matteawan, to bring about
tho release of Harry X. Thaw. has been
affirmed by the court Of appeals.
Anhut. lawyer. was found guilty Of
having offered DR.. Russell s25,00o to let
Thaw go, and Of having promised the
physician that Thaw would pay him
$4,000 a year If the release should
cause the superintendent to lose his
position.
Anhut was sentenced to q term OF
not less than two nor more than four
years.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Nv KENDRICK SCOFIELD.

non-commissioned rank or not. was
Ioroed to 60 through the same old drill.
over oyer which he had worked time and
time again.
Given Bayonet Drill.
A plan for the relief Of these vets.
OF the corps was put into operation last
inursday. The captain and lieutenants
were left In charge Of the recruits, to
instruct them in the rudiments Of drill.
while all the non-commissioned officers
reported to the Central High School.
where they were instructed In bayonet
drill. 0e'
Another innovation soon to be made
10 the tactical walk" On the satur-
oay Following Thanksgiving all COM
nnissloned officers. under the command
OF Major McCathran, will hike to the
Suburbs where, upon what might be an
actual maneuver field, the major will
instruct them In the subject and duties
of patrols.
The school officials also plan to r.-
Vive the now defunct Office of battalion
quartermaster, whose duties will in
military accounts and the superyision
Of equipment.
AS soon as the uniforms arrive. and
tney are expected either in the middle
or december or the first part Of jan
uary, the commissions Of the officers In
the cadet corps win be officially pre-
sented. This formal presentation, Il is
thought. will invest the officers Of the
corps with an official dignity.
May Award Button.
The custom inaugurated last war or
making three awards in the competitive
drill-that Of the medal to the winning
company and honorable mention for the
second and third companies-has been
found to be a good ono. and will be
continued. The school officials also
plan, II possible, to award to every
man In the winning company a bronze
button instead Of tho red ribbon which
mas heretofore been the portion Of the
privates and officers. This button, they
declare. can be made q mark of honor
suitable to be worn as an order ON
parade. ~.
When the stadium Of tho new Central
High School Is completed, It is planned
to have the competitive drills there in
stead Of at the baseball park. This,
say the school officials, will permit the
cadets to have the drill first and the
dress parade afterward. instead Of in
the reverse order. which now Is the
custom. An arrangement such as this
will permit the winning company to
which has never been done.
One or two social events each wear.
to be participated IN by high school
cadets only. the officials believe, would
go far toward making the corp. mean
something to the high school boy. and
1t has been suggested that '.miiftary
prom" be instituted.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

There was once a time. easily within
TIE memory Of the younger OF the olu
boys" who constitute the alumni Oh
Washington High Schools, wnen the
Cadet Regiment offered nothing out
treadmill routine to tho boy who, iureo
by the prospect Of buttons ano oraAo'
signed an enlistment blank
For as long as he was fdentihed WIN
the cadet corps each boy every year
went through the same old routlne.
Mondays and Thursdays he assembled
with his fellows. to go through monoto-
nous routine "footwork" while an op-
selete and ponderous Springfield rho
weighed down his schins shoulders.
Some Of the fortunate few who excelled
in tactics and studies. ultimately per
haps climbed the ladder of promotion
through tho ranks Of corporal. sergeant,
right or left guide, lieutenant. captain,
or. IL fortune was particularly smiling.
a battalion or a regimental commission:
Yet, no matter to what gold-bralded
heights he might attain. whether ne
drilled beneath the orders OF another or
himself gave the orders Whlcn Were
obeyed by his fellows. the work OF the
cadet corps consisted Of the neVer,end-
definite, never-chang!ng object-tne
competitive drill.
All this now has been changed.
Some of the innovations were put into
operation last year. but the bulk OF the
changes are scheduled for this season.
Teaching Rifle Practice.
Teaching the boys to use tile r1f1e.
which they have carried for so long
without being able intelilgently to
operate, is among the most important
of the changes contemplated. Formerly
the cadets, even after tho old Spring
field rifle had been abandoned, and they
had been given modern weapons. knew
painfully, little about their guns.
Theoretically, they knew that cIp
OF cartridges. inserted in the magazine,
was fed into the breech by bolt
They know. also. that the.
rife sights could be adjusted to over
como the pressure OF wind apd tho
natural trajectory Of the bullet when
fired at an object some distance away.
But their actual operation OF the gun
consisted Of merely going through the
raotions of loading and firing during the
long school years. and firing perhaps
half dozen rounds of blank car
and the competitive drill in the spring.
About $50 cadets last year were taken
TO the marine rife range at winthrop.
Md, but this year arrangements Will ne
made for each company to obtain rihe
Practice on tho District National Guard
range.
Formerly a second or third-year boy
In the cadet corps, at the beginning OF
each year. whether he had attained
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Samples of Marble for
Women'S Memorial Here

Samples of the Vermont marble which
has been selected for the Women S
Memorial building, south Of the Cor
coran Art Gallery, have been received
by Col. w. w. Harts. executive officer
of the memorial commission.
The marble lsed on the exterior will
he a white, streaked with light gray,
and the interior marble will be snow
white.
Contractors for the building are pre-
pairing to drive 25-feet steel Caissons,
which are tn be filled with cement TO
give the building a solid foundation.
This is necessary as the memorial site
is made ground, formerly subject to
river overflow.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
KHedFor Calling
Kaiser a "Mutf"

CHICAGO. Nov. IS.-John Strou-
Bile, an aged German, sat on the
edge of his bed early today read
ing a German newspapers account
Of the, fighting in Flanders. John
Heffron, an Ensiishman. and Peter
Lnsi<ey. a Swede. roomers In the
same house, dropped in and took
chairs.
THE Kaiser is a mutt said Hef-
from. "he ought to be In jail"
Strouble drew a revolver from un-
der his pillow and fired twice Hef-
from fell over dead and Linskey fed
with a bullet In his shoulder. Strou-
BILE was arrested.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Sore Throat or Mouth.

You must keep the throat and mouth
clean and healthy. Any disease that
attacks the canal through which must
pass the food we eat, the beverages we
drink and the very air we breathe is
serious matter. Why neglect Sore
Throat or Sore Mouth when TONSI-
LINE makes it so easy for you to get
re.ief!
TONSILINE is the remedy specially
prepared for that purpose. TON r
SLIME does its full duty--yeu 1
can depend upon it. Keep bot ~
tie in the house-where you can Il
get it quick when needed. 25c. b
and SOC. Hospital Size $l.OO. All "a
Drugglsts.-Adyt. W
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
EXTRA DIVIDEND CUT
BY MERGENTHALER

Directors Of the Mergenthaler LIMO
type Company. a large proportion Of
the capital stock Of which organiza-
tion is held in this city. at meeting in
New York yesterday, declared the reg
ular quarterly dividend of 21s per cent
and a nextra dividend Of per cent
In previous years the company has
been accustomed to declare an extra
dividend of 3h per cent. The directors,
however. had recently intimated that
as result of the European war, which
has interrupted in a degree its foreign
business. it might be found expedient to
eliminate the extra dividend entirely.
Washington stockholders contended
that as the company has earned 20 per
cent during the past year, the share
holders were entitled to the customary
dividend disbursements. A meeting
was held in this city last week at
which resolution embodying this
view was adopted and sent to New
York for presentation at the meeting
yesterday. The effect was a reduction
of II per cent in the extra dividend
The East Washington Savings Bank
has declared its regular semi-annual
dividend of 2k per cent. payable De-
December s.
Allan E. Walker was elected presi
dent Of the Washington Stock Elk
change at the annual meeting of mem-
bcrs OF that body today. The other
officers selected were Charles J. Bell,
wee president; John l.. Edwa rds, sec
retary, and James NJ. Green. treasurer,
Daniel Fraser and Mr.. Bell were chosen
memterS of the governing committee
or the exchange, the former succeed
Ing himself, and the latter succeeding
W llllam j. Flather, who declined re-
election. At the conclusion of the
meeting the governing committee met
and elected Mr.. Bell chairman.
While 1t was decided that the local
exchange will pursue q course similar
to that being followed by the New
York exchange, remaining closed until
Trading is resumed on the New York
board, all OF the members present were
extremely optimistic concerning finan-
cial conditions in Washington. The
general opinion was expressed that
trading on the Washington exchange
might be resumed at once without fear
or any material fiuctuation of the Sc
curitles listed or the disturbance Of any
loans secured in banking institutions
by collateral Of such a nature
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
GERMANS IN AFRICA
ATTACK PORTUGUESE

LONDON. Nov. B.-Ofncial con-
f1rmation Of the German invasion Of
Angola, the Portuguese possession in
West Africa. has been received, ac-
cording to dispatches from Lisbon to-
day.
A skirnish, accompanied by casual
ties. occurred on October II at Ouamato,
on the Angola frontier.
The second German attack was at
Ouangar, October 81. Re-enforcements
have been sent to Angola from the ex-
peditionary force which left Lisbon last
nonth.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
New Cabinet for Brazil.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 1s-The new
Brazilian cabinet has been completed
by President Comes. who was inaugu-
rated Sunday, with the appointment of
culture.
The other members of the cabinet,
headed by DIR. Lauro Muller as minister
- foreign affairs, had been announced.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Cleveland Exchange to
Be Reopened Monday

CLEVELAND, Nov. 1s.-The Cleve-
land stock Exchange will reopen for
business next Monday with restricted
trading In stocks other than local. 1t
was announced today. With the reopen
ing Of the New York Exchange. unre-
stricted trading will be resumed, 1t was
said.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Indiana May License
Real Estate Dealers

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 1s.-Whether
or not real estate dealers should be
licensed by the state legislature will be
Ndiscussed today by the governors Of the
Indiana Real Estate Assoc alton. If
they decide favorably the State legis-
lature will be asked to enact a licensing
law which will serve to keep out dis
honest men from the real estate bust
ness in Indiana.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Peace Trustees Meet.

NEW YORK, Nov. B.-What is ex-
pected to be an interesting meeting OF
the Carnegie Peace Foundation trustees
n view of the present disturbed condi-
ton of European countries takes place
today Or. David starr Jordan. who
has recently returned from abroad, is
expected to be present
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
School-Day Romance, of
60 Years Ago, Blossoms

SOUTH NoRwALK, Conn. Nov. IA
After having loved each other for sixty
years Mrs. Annie C. Baker. seventy
four, OF New Rochelle, and Adino
EZekdal Brooks, eighty. of RockviI1e
were married. It was the third mar.
rage for both bride and bridegroom.
In the ffties Mrs Baker and Mr..
Brooks went to school together in New
York, but had a tiff and separated.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Officer Resigns After
Motion Picture "Stunt''

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s-Lieut. Willis
J. Physioc. battalion adjutant OF the
Forty-seventh Regiment, appointed on
the recommendation Of Colonel Roose-
velt and Major General Wood, has re-
signed under charges
1t Is alleged the lieutenant arranged
a motion picture stunt" In which
provisional company of the regiment
figured at Grassmere, 8. l.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
NAVY.

Lieut.. ]. r. MORRISON. to aid, com
mander submarine fotilla
Lieut.. GERALD HOWE, to treatment
Naval Hospital. Washington. D. c.
Lieut.. Gunior grade BRYSON BRUCE,
to Jupiter
Ensign w. d. KILDUFF, to Monaghan.
Ens'gn w. l.. MOORE, to Cassin.
Chief Boatswain AUGUST WOHLT-
MAN, to temporary duty Maine.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Carnegie Relative III
At Florida Residence

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Nov. Is
Called South on account Of the serious
illness of his mother. Mrs. Lucy C.
Carnegie, at Dugeness. the Carnegie
winter estate near Fernandina, Andrew
Carnegie, second. and other relatives ar
rived at Fernandina today by special
train from New York.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Nellie Bly's" Company
Bankrupt, Petition Says

NEW YORK. Nov. 1s.-An involuntary
petition In bankruptcy against the Am
erican Steel Barrel Company, of New
York, has been fled in United States
district court here.
Mrs Elizabeth T. Seaman. sometimes
known as Nellie BLY," is president of
the company. Liabilities and assets
were not given
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
ANACOSTTA.

property owners along Nichols avenue
are anxious concerning possible assess
rnents against them for improvements
soon to be undertaken. An appropriation
OF $4,000 was made by Congress for this
work. The question has been presented
TO the Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Prince of Wales Aide
To Sir John French

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-It is officially an
nounced In London that the Prince Of
wales has been appointed aide-de-camp
to Field Marshal Sir John French. the
commander Of the British expeditionary
force on the Continent. -, -
The prince holds the military rank of
second lieutenant.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Fire Damages Automobile.

Fire last evening did $500 damage
to the automobile of Miss Mildred
Barnes, 1864 Park road northwest.
Miss Barnes was having the tank
filled with gasolene at Fourteenth and
Irving streets when 1t caught fire.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Institute Change
For School Cadets
Dignity and Interest Being Added to Work of Officers
and Men by Actual Rifle Practice, Bayonet
Drill, and Tactical Instruction. .

Wahingtous High School Cadet Corps undergoing period of
constructive change.
Superintendent Turston Assistant Superintendent
Kramer together NTH Maj Waach A. McCatan military instructor
endeapog the cadet regiment upon basis which mill
axe indputabe benefit to the boys of the city.
Among changes already instituted planned for Actual
rifle practice; bayonet dr tactical was which constitute
for officers formal presentation of commissions dignity
the appointment of officers and each year in
which cadets only w1H participate.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

The Rev. D. II. Martin spoke last
piEht at the Methodist Episoopal
Church. Tonight the Rev. Edgar Cor
nell Powers will speak.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

The greatest complaint America the ovesupp of
In Austria wounded dying in agony for lack few
ounces of it. And it will be Christmas time
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

The choir of Emmanuel Enisconal
Church will meet tonight to consider
the resignation Of Arthur L. Simpson,
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

The Ladies' Guild Of Emmanuel
Church will give a supper tomorrow
night. Mrs. Edward f. Wood is chair
man Of the committee.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Anacostia Council. No. 1s, Jr. o. L.
A. NJ, last night conferred degrees and
received applications for membership.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Judge L. c. Barley, of the corpora
tion court, has appointed Edward J.
Fleming Justice OF the peace for the
Third ward
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Frank Dent. of the Eleventh police
precinct. and Eugene Lynch, supervisor
OF roads. have returned from a hunting
trip In Maryland
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Thousands Dying
For Lack 0fC0tt0n

For Three Weeks, Hospitals of Vienna Have Been
Without Proper Material to Dress Wounds.
Americans Can Save Lives by Sending
Cotton to Dis tressed Nation.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Dewey Welch. sixteen. was sentenced
TO the State reform school at Laural
by Police Justice Cation this morning.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

C.. A. Barker. recently elected presi-
dent of the Randle Highlands Citizens
Association. will name the standing
committees this month. Mr.. Barker
suggests working for better street rail
way facilities; Improvement to L'Enfant
circle. and better conditions at the
entrance to the suburb over the Penn
sylvania avenue bridge
Wfllis m Jordon, Harry Perkins, Ed
ward Flaherty and Charles King arc
on a hunting trip in MARYLAND They
ere at the farm Of Mr.. King.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Arrangements to organize a temple of
Eythian Sisters viii be made at a meet
Ing In the lodgeroom of Oriental Lodge.
knights Of Pythias. tomorrow after
noon,
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

The Columbia Laundry Corporation,
OF Alexandria, has been granted
charter by the State corporation COM
mission. with capital stock Of from
Sl,o0 to 5000. Officers are Daniel X.
jackson, president; Clarence F. Sewers,
secretary and treasurer, both of Wash
ington.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Funeral services for John w. Simp-
son, who died at the Odd Fellows
Home, In Lynchburg, will take place
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, from
the residence Of his brother, Z14 South
Alfred street. Sarepta Lodge, No. 42.
J. O. o. F., will meet tonight to make
Arrangements to attend the funeral
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Former Gov. Andrew J. Montague will
speak ar the banquet of Post F. Trav-
elers' Protective Association. on De
cember S. Congressman Montague con-
senting to be present. The banquet will
be in the Westminster building, and
VIII be served by the ladies of the Sec
end Presbyterian Church.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

Robert e. Lee lodge. No. 4ls, Brother
Rood Of Railroad Trainmen, has elected
The following officers: Charles D.
WEIGH, president; George W. Thornhill,
vice president; Harry A. Lipscombe,
sscretary: Milton F. Kerrick, treasurer
Charles z. Simpson. collector; Keeling
II Roach, agent Of official publication
Or. 8. B. Moore. medical examiner.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-06-26
BAPTISTS PLAN
FOR BIC PICNIC
Sunday School of the F;;..i Church
Win Hold Annual Outing At
W:!:es.ss..en Today

a.
& The members Of the Sunday school
OF the First Baptist church OF Amber.
son are planning to go to Williamston
today, where the annual picnic will
be held. The committee In charge
said last night that there had G.yer
been brighter prospects for the affair
than for this event and they are ax-
ntcting the children and the grown
vps ns we'll to put in "a very plensnat
day 4; -
S The trip will be made to WILLIAM.
! aston oyer the Piedmont & Northern
[ Illness o special train leaving here at
10 20 clock this morning. It la urgod
that every. member. OF the Sunday
school prepare to make the trip rs The
I day will be full of pleasure
Philathea Glass s
.s The Phiiathea, tinss OF the First
3 B,ptist church Will have n fnusical al
the residence OF MIR. u. !, b.. Cooley on
West Whitner street /, Friday =. after
noon saf IS o'clock. Refreshmentscwill
/ be sEerved Silver oirerings. Every
body invited, s.yi5. q q sgfiiI