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The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
COLDS SIREN LURE FOR MEN
Hardship and Death Dared by Thou
sands That They May Gain
Riches Quickly.

1t was in 1898 that the rush of gold
seekers to the Klondike reached it's
flood. The ninety-eighters probably
never will know the fame of the forty
miners, but they have place in the
long history of the gold hunters, the
men of all nations, ancient, medieval
and modern. The book has hundred
chapters telling of failure and of death
to every one lightened with the story
of success.
H. NJ Cadell recently visited the
Klondike, and there made study OF
present conditions. He describes them
and adds an interesting account of the
early day rush to the Northwest terri
tory. The Smithsonian institution has
put Mr.. Cadell's report into print. 1t
is an interesting document. Some of
the happenings in the Klondike were
duplicates of like happenings in Cali
fornia and Australia during the first
years of the surface washing in those
fields. These Implications show that
human nature is unchanging.
Men went to the KlOndike daring
hardship and death that they might
get rich quick. Some of the gold
seekers were quickly successful. A
large percentage of the successful
ones almost literally threw their mon
ey away. Easy come, easy go. This
sort of thing has marked gold min
ing in all ages. The Klondike is not
what it was, but human nature stays
the same. The discovery of gold at
the North pole would start north
ern migration that would take no ac-
count of the insuperable obstacles of
distance and cold. The lure is ire
sistible.-Chicago Post.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
GEN ERAL.

A million dollars in gold reached
New York on the steamer Phila
delphia.
1t is stated at Atlanta, Ca, that a
member of the mob who hanged Lee
NJ Frank is known, and the arrests
are likely to be made.
Three persons were injured and
two score were bruised and scratched
in a wreck of westbound Western Pa.
cific train No. near Halleck, New.
The body of Leo NJ Frank, who was
lynched at Marietta, Ga, for the muir
der of Mary Phagan, was buried in
Mount Carmel cemetery, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
A report reaching Ell Paso, Tex,
from Chihuahua City stated that TWEEN.
ty-three executions took place there
Sunday. Among those before the fir
ing squad was Aureliano Gonzales
Carranza's staff, according to Mrs
Gonzales.
Abraham Ruef, once a power in
San Francisco politics, serving a four
teen-year sentence for offering a bribe
to a San Francisco supervisor, was
paroled from San Quentin peniten
tiary by the State Board of Prison Di
rectors. Ruefs parole provides that
he shall go to Mendocino county
where he has a ranch, and remain
there ninety days.
Tho will of Ferdinand Sulzberger,
president of the Sulzberger & Sons
Company of America, which was filed
in New York, disposed of an estate of
more than $2,0OO,00O
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
The Invitation.

Hello, Mabel"
"Oh, hello, George!"
How are you, Mabel?'
Just fine! How're you, George,
Same. Say, Mabel, let's go throu, h
the park this afternoon. What say?"
well - ah-ah ahem-I-I-ah-I'm
kind of-well, I'm kind of tiredyA
George"
Then you won't gO?"
I'm so sorry, but, George, you un-
derstand just how it is, don't you,
George. dear?"
"Yes, l guess SO. / suppose I'll have
to ride with someone else, them
rider"
Eyes; my new eight-cylinder road
ster came this morning"
"Oh, George! Did it really! Isn't
that just splendid? Say-ah-George,
I guess I'm not as tired as thought
/ was"
well, wouldn't take any chances
if l were you, Mabel. 1t doesn't pay.
I'll take someone else"
But, really, dear, I'm not tired
bit. Honestly"
Its sweet of you to say that, but I
don't want to take advantage OF your
kindness. Good-by, Mabel"
Mabel slammed the receiver vicious
ly on the hoop. Darn it," she NUT
tered. why didn't he say so in the
first placer Michigan Gargoyle-
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
EamilX DavS.

Family occasions ought to be- cele-
brated frequently, even if the celebra-
tival. Bringing the family together
helps to promote affection. Whatever
the event, birthday or wedding ami
versary or welcome home from a
journey, it ought to mean something
to every member of the family, and
can be made an occasion that will re-
main bright in memory when the fam
lily circle is broken.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
U. S. GOLD PRODUCTION se4,531 300.
Colorado Gained $1,792,70O, Show
ing the Largest Increase.

Colorado Gained $1,792,70o, Show
ing the Largest Increase.
Washington. Increased production
of both gold and silver in the United
States for the calendar year 1914, as
compared with 1913, is shown in a
statement issued by Director of the
Mint Wooley. The gold output was
4,572,976 fine ounces valued at $94,-
531,S00, and silver 72,455,100 fine
ounces, the commercial value of which
was s40,O67,700. Gold produced was
greater by $5,647,40O than in 1913, and
silver was greater by 5,653,600 fine
ounces or $3,126,400.
Nevada and Utah showed the prin-
cipal decreases in gold production
$441,20O and $193,3O0 respectively
while the increases were: Colorado,
s1,792, 700; Alaska, 1900; Califor-
MIA, $1,010,6O0, and Montana $822,700.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
Eiqht Dead in Arkansas Flood.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 24.-Five
thousand people in the town Of New
port, Ark, last night were marooned
by the flood waters of White river
According to a telephone message re-
ceived here the populace is in desper-
ate straits Eight persons are report
ed to have lost their lives. The lev
ees gave way and the town is iri;in-
dated to a depth ranging from five to
twelve feet and most of the POPULATION
sought refuge in the upper floors of
the hotels and the court house.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
Nothinc to Be Said.

Judge-You admit, then, that you
stole the loaf of bread?
Woman Prisoner-Yes, your honor.
Judge-What have you to say for
yourself?
Woman-Nothing your honor. If it
was lace or jewelry, / might plead
kleptomania, but we can't try that
when it's bread.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
Smith Named on Capitol Board.

Denver.-Marshal B. Smith was ap-
pointed by Gov Carlson a member of
the Board of Capitol Managers to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Jesse e. Fleming.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
Raby,s Eyes.

Do sound a warning to mothers
about letting tiny babies lie fiat. gaz-
ing straight at the sky. Unless a
baby is sitting up in it's carriage, the
top should always be over it's face.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
Safest MARRIAGES.

The safest marriages are declared
by statistician to be those contract
ed with men under twenty-four or
more than thirty-four years of age.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28

Abe Ruef Leaves Prison Cell.
San Rafael, Calif.-Abraham Ruef
fering a bribe, left San Quentin peni-
tentiary on parole.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28

The United States produces more
tale and soapstone than all of the rest
of the world combined.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28

The best throw one can make with
dice is to throw them away.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28

Kind acts are never stepping stones
to misfortune.
The Benson signal., 1915-08-28
Something Just as Good.

Lets get UP a piscatorial excur-
sion.'
why not have just good old fish
ing party?''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
Thomas STIRS
HORNETS NEST
Declines to Call Meeting Of
Senate Suffrage Committee.
Women Angered.
SAYS THEY FOUGHT HIM
Miss Paul Asserts Senator Is Only
Member Who Has Taken I'm
friendly Attitude"

The refusal Of Senator Charles 8.
Thomas, of Colorado. to call a meeting
of the Senate Woman Suffrage Commit
tee. Of which he is chairman. to hear the
Western women who are travelling from
San Francisco to Washington by automo-
bile. bearing petitions of half million
people In favor Of national woman suf-
frage. has provoked a storm OF resent
ment from members OF the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage.
1T can. hardly believe that Senator
Thomas will refuse q hearing to these
women" remarked Miss Anne Martin.
president OF the Nevada Women's Civic
League who Is guest Of Mrs John
Jay White here, last night Senator
Thomas belief in woman suffrage cannot
be questioned. and II would be extraor-
binary IL he refused to help the women
who are earnestly working for other
women's enfranchisement.
Senator Thomas gives as his reason
for refusing to grant the hearing that the
Congressional Union. under the auspices
of which the San Francisco ENJOYS are
making the trip. opposed him In the last
election. But this is no reason Tor re-
fusing a hearing before Senate COM
mittee. II the Congressional Union were
a Progressive or Republican or Socialist
organization. which. Of course, is not
the case, IL would still be the duty OF
United States Senator to grant It hear
ing"
DR.. Cora Smith King. local representa-
tive of he National Council Of Woman
Voters. said:
Senator Thomas certainly Is placing
himself in a very peculiar position. Pres
ident Wilson, the leader of the Demo-
cratic party. Is giving a reception to the
ENJOYS at the white House on December
6 and has issued 800 invitations for the
occasion. II the President will receive
these ENJOYS. should think that Senator
Thomas. Western representative. would
receive them"
Miss Alice Paul. chairman OF the Con-
gressional Union: said:
Senator Thomas occupies a position of
absolute isolation in this matter. Every
other member Of the Senate Woman Suf-
frzge Committee has agreed TO be pres
ent at a hearing for the ENJOYS with the
exception of Senator Ransdall. who Is in
Louisiana. and whom we have not been
able to reach"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
KISSING OFTEN CAUSE
OF DIPHTHERIA CASES
Health Office Warns Public to Be
Careful. Inasmuch as Disease Is
Spreading in Capital.

A sudden increase In the number OF
oiphtherta cases in the District during
the past two weeks prompted the
Health Department to issue q warning
yesterday against the danger of con-
tracing the disease by-kissing, using
the common drinking cup and riding
In crowded street cars.
Sixty cases OF the disease have been
reported already this month. and five
persons have died. The alarming
spread of the disease Is shown by
the figures for the two preceding
months: October. ffty-four cases. re-
sulting In five deaths. and September.
twenty cases, of which one died. OF
the sixty cases reported this month,
thirty-eight are white.
The department appeals to the pub
lie to regard all sore threats as
symptoms of diphtheria until the
contrary has been proven by a physi-
clans examination. The department
will make these examinations free.
The germ that causes diphtheria
passes from the throat Or nose of the
patient to the throat or nose of its
prospective victim" reads the warn
ing. "either directiy-as in kissing
through the medium of the common
drinking cup, pencils, spoons and
other like utensils: or through parti-
cles of mucus projected into the air
by the patient in the act of coughing.
sneezing or even forcible talking.
simple cleanliness is not enough.
Avoid overcrowded and poorly venti-
lated places of assemblage. such As
street cars, moving picture shows and
theaters."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
BUSINESS MEN URGED
TO AID ELECTRIC WEEK
Letters Sent to Merchants Asking Co.
operation During Proposed
Publicity Campaign.

Letters to business men of Washington
were sent out yesterday by John c. NE
Laughrfn. chairman of the committee ar
ranging for Electrical Prosperity Week.
November q to December 4. in which
they Were asked to cooperate with the
committee In making the weeks celebra-
ton O success.
The business houses are asked to keep
their display windows lighted at night
during the special week. to have attrac-
tive displays. and to advertise the week
as much as possible.
The prosperity week will be observed
by cities all over the country, the cele-
bration taking unique form in many
localities. The committee preparing for
the celebration here has not determined
the program to be employed, but 1t Is
certain one OF the features will be an
automobile parade.
The electrical prosperity week will be
coincident with the campaign Of mer-
chants for early Christmas shopping.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
CITIZENS APPROVE PLAN
FOR WIDENING AVENUE
Majority of Property Owners at Hear
ing Tell Commissioners They
Favor Street Improvement.

A majority OF the property owners II
Wisconsin avenue approved the plan Of
the Commissioners to widen that thor
oughfare to 1ao feet from Massachusett.
avenue and Garfield street to the District
line at hearing before the Commits
sioners yesterday. As provided in the
highway act, property owners will. II Il
is decided to widen the street. be reim-
bursed for ground taken.
When s. r. Bowen. representing the
car line that runs from the downtown
section Of the city out Wisconsin avenue
to Tennallytown urged that the improve
ments be delayed, mentioning the unset
tied condition of the fiscal affairs OF the
District as a reason. he brought forth
a volley Of protests from residents
present against the service furnished
them by his company.
Mr.. Bowen pointed out that the present
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM And DROPSY

Kidney, Bladder, and Uric Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When the
kidneys are weak or diseased, these
natural filters do not cleanse the blood
sufficiently, and the poisons are car
ried 10 all parts of the body. There fol-
low Expressions. aches and pains,
heaviness, drowsiness, irritability,
headaches, ckilliness and rheumatism.
In some people there are sharp pains
in the back and loins, distressing blad-
der disorders and sometimes obstinate
dropsy. The uriC acid sometimes forms
into gravel or kidney stones. When
the uric acid affects the muscles and
joints ii causes lumbago, rheumatism.
govt. or sciatica- This is the time to
try "An-uric."
During digestion uric acid is alb
sorbed into the system from meat eat
en-, and even from vegetables. The
poor kidneys get tired and backache
begins. This is a good time to take
"An-uric" the new discovery of DIR.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
GARDNER SAYS PROGRAM
FOR NAVY Is TOO SLOW
Will Lobby for Experienced Men Out
side Naval Coterie to Appear
and Tell Conditions.

Representative A. P. Gardner, OF Mas
sachusetts, returned to the Capital yes
terday. and in explanation OF his early
arrival said:
II have come to Washington early for
two purposes: First, to persuade Con-
gressmen that Secretary Daniels nine
year building program for the navy must
be accelerated. 1t Is not safe to procras-
innate. Second, to lobby the members
Of the Committee on Naval Affairs until
they consent to call In some expert wit
nesses who are not in the Immediate
coterie of the Navy Department.
whit the public should demand II It
wants to know the actual facts as to
the sort of navy we need" added Mr..
Gardner. is the special report of the
general board of the navy. made in Au-
gust, 1915. In compliance with President
Wilson's orders. That is the report
which tells the whole story-not the an
nuA repoEt Q9 ia Esnsrsl RQ&nd,s
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
ANNOUNCE TOPIC OF ESSAY.
G. w. Girl Seniors to Write on In
h1ence of Pragmatism.

The subject for the Chi Omego So
roritt prize essay this year at George
Washington University will be The
Influence of Pragmatism on Modern
Thought" according to announcement
just made by DIR. Edward E. Richard
son, professor of philosophy. and
chairman of the committee in charge
of the competition.
The contest is for an annual prize
of SIS, offered by the Phi Alpha
chapter of the Chi Omega Sorority
Essays must be in the hands of the
judges by April'1, 1916. The competi-
ton is open only to women students
who are members of the senior class
in the arts and sciences department
and who have registered in the
courses on general psychology. logic
and the history of philosophy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19

Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble is re-
sponsible for many deaths. and In
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water of an appli-
cant before a policy will be issued.
Have you ever set aside a bottle of
water for twenty-four hours? A heavy
sediment or settling sometimes indi-
Gates kidney trouble. The true ma
ture and character OF diseases, espe-
cially those of the kidneys and urin-
airy organs, can often be determined
by a careful chemical analysis and
microscopical eXamination-this is
done by expert chemists of the Med
ical Stan of the Invalids' Hotel. II you
wish to know your condition send a
sample of your water to Doctor
Pierce's 1nvalids' Hotel Buffalo, n. Y,
and describe your symptoms. 1t will be
examined without any expense to you,
and Doctor Pierce or his Staff of As
sisting Physicians will inform you
truthfully.-AdV
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
Don't Try to Remember Where the Bargains Are -Reac
the Last-Minute Shopping News in the Morning
Newspapers and Know

a" Should the elening paper be ildid the advertising
uudted the special features (Which
hand the morning of the sale last
minute advertisement
90 Several articles ddOerted in the eOenng may ap
pear 9rorty Investigation and purchase and the
besveen the cenng and morning advertisement
spc eliminate impression made BY the first
only the last df giaeS the benefits of the sale
49, Combining the foregoing: The lasinnte ADVERTISE
gOe eean-c impression of the benefits OF reductions
articles desires bay the only advertisement read by busy
persons hO H ge tao presentations of sale and
aUko, therefore, choose the last"
The way one Herald reader sees it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
GUN SUIT DISMISSED.
Appeal Noted In Action of James
o,Donneu for $40, 900.

The suit OF James o'Donnell against
the Beechnut Packing Company. OF
CanaJoharie. N. J.. for $4,000 for the
alleged refusal of the company to sell
him chewing gum was dismissed by
Justice Stafford yesterday In the Dis
trict Supreme Court An appeal was
noted.
Attorneys Hoehling. Peele & Ogilby.
for the defendant moved to quash
the service Of q subpoena on the
ground that the company was not do
ing business here. as contemplated by
the District code.
d. w. Baker. attorney for O'Don-
nell, defended the service
On objection of counsel for the de-
fendant, Justice Stafford refused to
issue a new subpoena addressed to
the company at its New Jersey ad-
dress.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19

revenue which the line derives from the
service it furnishes that section would
make 1t unfair to compel the company
to move its tracks into the center Of
the avenue. as provided for in the widen
ing plan
The Commissioners will consider the
arguments presented against the plan in
deciding what they will recommend to
Congress. for a bill must be passed to
provide for the Improvement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
SANTA GIRL TO SHOP EARLY.
VIII Buy Rer Gifts for Poor Chil-
dren Rixht Away,

The Santa Claus girl for the District
Is shopping early this year. Last year
she got a late start and was so ham
pered In her work as q consequence that
she took solemn oath to commence
early in the future.
The Santa Claus girl Is tho leader of a
band Of kind-hearted folk who see to II
that stockings Of poor little children are
filled with good things on Christmas
Eve. Her headquarters are at 70 seaton
place northwest. She viii buy most of
the Christmas presents herself with
money contributions sent in by good
hearted people. II any persons prefer.
however. to donate the presents them
SELVES the Santa Claus girl viii be glad
to receive them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
Refused Austrian Peace Proposals

Rome. Nov. 1s-Proposal for q sep
arate peace were made to Italy by
Austria when the recent italian Of
fensive was begun. according to the
newspaper Popolo Italia
The Italian government refused to
consider the terms. IL is said, despite
the fact they included the cession OF
territory to Italy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
Special Train for Suffragists.

Prominent Illinois suffragists are
coming to Washington early next
month on a special train to attend the
big convention of the Congressional
Union, scheduled to commence here
December 6. The suffragists will be
Joined on the way by delegates from
Iowa, Michigan, Indiana and Pennsyl-
wanna
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
PRESIDENT REINSTATES CLERK
Charles Hardin Restored to Post
ofice Department Position.

President Wilson has ordered the
reinstatement of Charles Hardin as
clerk in the Postofffce Department
Mr. Hardin was appointed clerk
in the department in 1887. He was re-
moved from Office in 1901. 1t was said
by the department that an injustice
had been done him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
Oil Steamer Shelled by Submarine.

London. Nov. 1S-The British OIL
steamer San Meito. IO.I60 tons. owned by
the Eagle Transportation Company, Linn
tied, of London, was shelled by sub
marine for forty-five minutes. The bridge
was struck, but the steamer managed
to escape. No mention of loss of life is
made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
Wilson Invited to Flag Raising

George c. Ross. mayor OF Garrett Park,
Nd, yesterday invited the President 10
attend a patriotic flag raising exercise
in that town. The date for the affair
will be fixed to accommodate the Presi-
dent Mayor Ross called at the White
House in person to leave the invitation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-19
District Courts

| Arthur Jeffrey Parsons. who died at
his summer home at Dublin. N. H.
November 5. left an estate worth more
than S350.ooo, 1t was shown yesterday
In a petition to probate his will. filed
by his widow. Mrs. Agnes Stockton
Parsons and Herbert Putnam and
lCorcoran Thorn, executors. Mr.. Par
sons left stocks and bonds worth s240.-
900, cash amounting to s11,2s0.70. per-
sonal effects worth $4,000. and real
estate valued at about 100000.
Mr.. Parsons left two sons, Royal
Parsons. now in Chicago. and jeffrey
Parsons. IL years old. who is at Dub
lin. The wife is given the income of
/ the estate for life. less $4,000 a year
given to each son. The will stated
| that at any time either OF the sons
should ask $4,000 with which to en-
bark on a business venture. that
amount might be deducted from their
share Of the estate.
Henry ~ spottswood and J. Frank
White yesterday asked for letters of
administration on the estate of Mrs.
A riana Spottswood. who died Novem-
Der Z, without leaving a will. She had
two sons. Henry n. Spottswood and
James C. Spottswood, and a daughter,
Mrs. Ellen L. White.
Susie Henson yesterday asked per-
mission to accept $500 from William A.
Hunt in compromise of an action to
recover damages for the death of Ruth
Henson. who was killed by Hunts
autoAobile last May.
The trial OF Everett Dufour. charged
with manslaughter in connection with
the death of Raymond Norrism. 16,
killed by Dufour's automobile at Tenth
and d streets northwest a year ago
was continued yesterday. Dufour, tes-
tifying in his own behalf. denied that
he was driving recklesly and negli-
gently. and said the boy ran in front
OF the automobile. Henry L. Davis,
Walter C. English. and George E. Sui
livan are Dufour's attorneys.
Judge Pugh. in Police Court yester-
day. dismissed the charge OF assault
wife. Mrs. Thompson claimed her hus-
band struck her and knocked her down
when they met at a school in which
they had placed their 6-year-old child
Four colored boys. convicted of
stealing bicycles. were sentenced in the
Police Court yesterday. William Car
ter was given four months in the
workhouse. Hugh ling was sentenced
to sixty days. Carroll Colston and Will
liam Barnes were sent to the reform
school.
Allene Barrett yesterday asked the
District Supreme Court to order the
sale Of certain stock securities held by
the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany. The stock was hypothecated by
the defunct firm OF Lewis johnson &
Co.. 1t was alleged.