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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20

done with the suspense!" said thf
doctors son.
They say il you are shot through
the head you don't know what kiiiec
you it's so quick. Think OF that!
exclaimed Peterkin, budding closer &c
Hugo and shivering.
Yes. very merciful," Hugo whis
pered. patting Peterkin's arm.
"Sh-h-h, Silence, | tell you.' com
manded Fracasse GROSSLY. He wal
falling into half doze a. last
In marching order, with cartridge
boxes full, on Saturday night. the $50
of the Browns marched out OF bar
/ racks TO the main pass road one
company after another left the road al
a given point, bound for the position
mapped in its instructions. Dellarme's
however, went on until it was oppo
site the Galland house.
We are depending on you" the
colonel said to Dellarme. giving his
hand a grip. "You are not to draw
off till you get the flag"
No. SIR" Dellarme replied
Mind the signal to the batteries
keep the men screened-warn them
not to let their first baptism Of shell
fire break their nerves. the colonel
added In final repetition of instruc-
tions already indelibly impressed on
the captains mind
Moving cautiously through cut,
Dellarme's company came. about mid
night, to halt among the stubble OF
wheat at-field behind knoll. After
he had hidden the men to break ranks.
he crept up the incline.
Yes, it's there." he whispered when
he returned "On the crest OF the
knoll cord is stretched from stake
to stake" he said, explaining the rea-
son for what was to be done. as was
his custom. THE engineers placed 1t
there after dusk and the frontier was
closed, 80 that you would know just
where to use your spades in the dark.
Quietly as possible. No talking!" he
kept cautioning as the men turned the
soft earth, "and not higher than the
cord. and lay the stubble side OF the
sods on the reverse SO as to cover
the fresh earth on the skyline"
When the work was done all re-
turned behind the knoll except the
sentries posted at intervals on the
crest to watch. With the aid OF
small electric flash, screened by his
hands. .Dellarme again examined sec
tion of the staff map that outlined the
contour of the knoll in relation TO the
other positions. After this he wrote
in his. diary the simple facts of the
days events. concluding with senti-
ment Of gratitude for the honor
shown his company and a prayer that
he might keep clear head and do
his duty If var came on the morrow
Now. every one get all the sleep he
cam" he advised the men.
Stransky slept with his head on his
arm soundly, the others slept no bet.
ter than the men of the 12Sth The
night passed without any alarm ex-
cept that OF their own thoughts, and
they welcomed dawn as a relief from
suspense. There was no hot coffee
this morning. and they washed down
their rations with water from their
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20

against Russia and the Balkan allies
against Turkey. In these days dec
larations are not necessary as a warn
ing of what is going to happen. They
belong to the etiquette of fencers."
Yes. exactly. The declaration Of
war and the ambassadors passports
will be prepared and the wire that
fighting has begun will release them, +"
agreed the premier.
Yet II we did lose! II when / had
given you all you ask your plans went
wrong! II our army were broken to
pieces on the frontier and then the
nation, kept in ignola ance Of events,
learned the truth"-the premier enun-
ciated slowly and pointedly while he
socked glances with Westerling-' that
- the end for us both. You would
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20
Ever Happen to You?

Bill-It is said there are 925 sepa-
rate operations in the manufacture of
a watch that sells for dollar.
Jill-Well, there are more than
that when one has stopped and fell
low is trying to make it 60
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-03-20

Honest, now, did you ever see any
BODY take the advice you offered?-
Memphis CommercialArpeal.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
CRANDAI,I,'S.

Capacity houses were In evidence at
Crandslrs Theater yesterday at the
first showing OF the photoplay fea.
ture. THE Broken Law" which was
written and produced by Oscar C.
APPEL for william Fox. with Dorothy
Bernard and william Farnum In the
important roles.
The action takes place In England.
about the year 1850. and the story
concerns itself mainly with the dos
tinics Of Daniel Esmond. n novelist
tMr Farnum); Ursula, gypsy girl
dorothy Bernardo Lord Phillip Dun
can, a profll-ate G.estcr Chambers,
and 1sobe! Bsrrer. n wealthy English
girl MARY Martini.
Tho role OF Ursula rs portrayed by
Miss Bernard furnishes her cNrcllcrt
opportunities for displaying most ad :
vantageously her power as an emo
tionsl actress. Mr.. Fnrnim's physical
fitness suits him to tho role assigned
The Broken Law will be shown
through Wednesday. and Thursday
and FRIDAY Florence Rockwell will be
featured in "Hodv and Soul"
Saturday return ~ngngemont Is
booked Tor Il 'Ih-ook Rlinr and Wv
Ian Martin in The Butterfly on the
Wheel"
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
Small Turkeys Better
Than Larger Ones This
Year, Expert Asserts

CHICAGO. Nov. 22.-If you have two
Invitations for Thanksgiving dinner.
choose the smaller family where they'll
he more likely to have n small turkey.
There's reason. Then when you are
asked what part you'll have. don't
chose n drumstick or the wishbone.
AN upper Joint or n section OF neck"
will he the right answer. There Is n
reason for that. too.
Hero nre both reasons:
The early rains and variable weather
VITA unreasonable sultriness predomi-
mating. either killed of most of this
''.GrS crop of young turkeys or caused
tncm to run. said a prominent COM
~ Ssion man today.
why a turkey will run II the weather
IS unseasonabe, no one knows but run
h" does. He therefore loses flesh and
gets tough. and won't eat good"
The commission man said the entire
supply that has passed through Chicago
= comprised of turkeys smaller than
IL" average. 1t is a smaller supply. too.
'i,nl lost wear. Young gobbers last
veg rNcrG"ed sixteen pounds. This
ear they average eight. Receipts are
only tWo-thrds of what they were a
wear ago.
An OF which. according to dealers, will
mako Mrs. Housewife pay a round SSx0
FOR a turkey that last year could have
beeE bought for S2So.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
MEN PLAN
PROSPERITY WEEK"
Stress to Be Placed on Develop
ment - Ir4ustry in Recent
Years.

The executive committee directing
arrangements for the Electrical Pros
perity Week celebration. which will
take place November 20 to December 4.
met at noon today at the Raleigh Ho-
tel and discussed means for develop
ing closer cooperation between the
dealers in electrical appliances In pre-
pairing for the celebration. Chairman
John c. Mclaughlin urged the import
ance of bringing every merchant pos
stole into the movement.
A feature OF the week on which stress
will be laid throughout the country Is
the rapid development Of the electrical
promotion Of prosperity. The nrs elec-
trio light. heat. and power plant In
the United States was erected thirty
four years ago; today there are APP
proximately 5000 such plants In the
country.
Electrical men are contending that
electricity Will prove the means OF DE.
movement. Inconvenience and conrnihg
hours are assigned as the principal
causes which have led to farm deser-
tion. Electrically propelled implements
have been so perfected that II Is no"
possible to perform practically all farm
labors by electricity. -,
In this city particular attention VIII
be paid to the decoration OF the stores
and shops with attractive displays OF
goods. The Retail Merchants Associa.
non is co-op"".. ting with the electrical
men, and will hold during the same
week "Dress-up and Fix-up celebra'
tion In which all members of the or.
ganization will be requested to decorate
their show windows with Christmas
stocks and keep them lighted at night.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
This Weeks
Photoplays
LEADER.

"Trilhv" reached Washington via
the motion picture screen last night at
the Leader Theater. Wilton Lackaye
gave his familiar characterization OF
Svengali while Clara Klmball Young.
whose following of film patrons Is large.
plays Trilby in a highly creditable man
ner. The screen version has one advan-
tage over TINT OF the stage; Trilby ~
shown posing la Ziegfeld for the
student upstairs.
Acting honors went to Mr.. Lackaye.
whose !mpersonatiOn Of the sinister
hypnotist lost nothing by being trans
ferred to the screen. and to Paul Nc
Allister. a former Washington stock
player. who was cast as Gecko. The
play has been given an attractive set
ting. and has been supplied with a
special orchestra to interpret the Incl
dental music arranged bv s. l.. Rotha-
phol
"Trilbv" will be continued as the main
attraction at the Leader Thcatcr until
Saturday. inclusive.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
THANKSGIVING MAIL
SERVICE ANNOUNCED

Having declared a full holiday for all
'n'ricrs and as many clerks OF the
N@Sl Slington city postoffice as was possi-
No. Postmaster NJ. o. Chance has an
nounced the following mall service for
THANKSGIVING Day. to be performed as
fpr as possible by substitutes:
The offices of the postal cashier and
the money order cashier Will be closed
10 the public Thursday. November ..
Tho registry section will be open con-
iinuously.
There will be no delivery by letter
carriers. Substitute carriers. however.
viii make the following deliveries:
one delivery to hotels at IL a. m.
one delivery to newspaper correspond
cnts at 1890 D. m.
One delivery to commission merchants.
Wholesale row. at $50 a. m.
One delivery of perishable parcel post
matter at a. m.
Legations and regular Sunday callers
may obtain their mail by calling at the
superintendent OF carriers window be-
tween 1880 and 1870 a, m.
main office and Station A territories.
Ieginning at and 10 d. m.
The suburban stations-Brookland.
chevy Chase. Station II and Takoma
Park-will have one collection. beginning
at D. m.
All Of the above service will be per-
formed exclusively by substitute car
riers
Following are the hours during which
the several stations will be open to the
public:
station A. S to 10 a. M: Station C. s
Station G. s to 10 a. M; Station II. 8
to 10 a. M: Brookland Station. 8 to 10
n. M; Chevy Chase Branch. 8 to 10 a.
m: Takoma Park Station. s to 10 a. m.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22

before the war these neutral countries
bought great quantities OF goods from
Germany and Austria, that now they
cannot do so because most OF the Ger
mans and Austrians are hghting in
stead of working in the factories. and
that as a result these neutral countries
must buy their goods from America.
This. Mr.. Lansing says, accounts for
the greatly increased shipments to
these countries"
How will Great Britain answer this
noteP" asked Joe.
That is a difficult question to an
swtr." said Uncle Harry. without
doubt England will meet certain OF our
demands; but in respect to certain of
the more important questions. she will
without doubt, explain that, In view OF
the fact that she Is fighting for her
set OF rules which were prepared by
men and accepted by nations who did
not dream of the terrible state Of af-
fairs now existing. In response to that,
the United States will probably say that
law Is law and should be obeyed, that
otherwise any person and any nation
will make up new laws whenever they
want to just to suit their own purposes.
What will happen II the United
states and England cannot agree? VIII
they go to war;" asked Jimmy.
Uncle Harry laughed heartily.
go to war. and there are two very good
reasons why they will not. The first
Is that the governments OF the two ma
lions realize. after a year OF this ter
rible war in Europe. that war must he
avoided at all costs. and second. the
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
BISHOP PLEADS FOR
DEFENSE OF NATION
Right Rev. Lucien L. Kinsolving,
OF Brazil, Addresses Sons
Of Revolution.

A plea that Americans stand by their
President in he advocacy OF national
defense. and criticism Of peace-at-any-
price advocates. marked the address q
the RI Rev Iuc'cn Lee Kinsolv'nC.
hishop of s0u'he-n Br"7il. 10 tho Sons ~
the Revolution. assembled at the Church
OF the Epiphany yesterday afternoon.
In this day Of catoclysmc happen
ings." he said. Il prefer to follow the
brave. fearless Washington and the men
OF tho Revolution. who were not afraid
to fight. rather than the idealists end
the weaklinEs"
The Rev Randolph II. McKim. chap
'ain OF the society. and the Rev. Roln nd
Cotton Smith. chaplain Of the Society
Of Colonial wars. were the officiating
clergvmen
Major Frederick e. Bryan. president
Of the society. read the roster of mem
bcrs who have died. This was followed
by salut, to the Colors which were
brought to the chancel by the president
OF the society.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22

coast of the South. Isn't that exactly
what Great Britain Is doing to Ger
manv?"
THAT Is what Great Britain is trying
to do to Germany. but bear this in
mind: According to international law,
blockade must be enforced, and 1t
must apply equally to the ships OF all
nations, warning nations as well as neu-
trail nations: otherwise II doesn't count
The United states says that England's 8
blockade Is not effective because the
British navy has not sealed up the
actual coast of Germany. but has only
stopped up the entrance to the Baltic
Sea: as result 1t Is not effective. be-
cause ships can carry on trade between
GERMANY and sweden. Then again. II Is
known that British ships ply between
English ports and thk ports OF Sweden
and Denmark. and, consequently. the
United States says that the blockade
doesn't apply equally to the ships Of all
na'ions. DO You follow me?"
The BOYS nodded assent. You mean
that II ENGLAND allows her own ships
to run to swedish ports she should al
low ours to do so. too"
''ESactly," said Uncle Harry. Now
Jimmy. Any other questions?"
Jimmy took up another slip OF paper
and read:
Has England any right to stop our
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
HOT WATER THE
BEST LIVER AND
BOWEL MEDICINE
Says glass of hot water before
breakfast washes poisons
from system.

Physicians the world over recom-
mend the inside bath. claiming this is
OF vastly more Importance than outside
cleanliness, because the skin pores do
not absorb impurities into the blood.
causing III health. while the pores in
the ten yards OF bowels do.
Men and women are urged to drink
each morning, before breakfast a glass
Of hot water with a teaspoonful Of
limestone phosphate in II, as a harmless
means Of helping to wash from tho
stomach. liver kidneys and bowels tho
previous days indigestible material.
poisons. sour bile and toxins thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying tho
entire alimentary canal before putting
more food into the stomach.
Just as soap and hot water cleanse
and freshen the skin so hot water and
limestone phosphate act on the elimi-
native organs.
Those who wake up with bad breath.
coated tongue, nasty taste or have a
dull. aching head. sallow complexion,
acid stomach: others who are subject
to bilious attacks or constipation. should
obtain a quarter pound OF limestone
phosphate at the drug store. This will
cost very little but Is sufficient to DEM
onstrate the value Of inside bathing.
Those who continue II each morning
are assured OF pronounced results. both
In regard to health and appearance.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22

for it,"
WELL" said Joe. III they cannot
tion?'
"If diplomacy fails. IL England and
the United States can not reach an
agreement In friendly discussion, the
matter will doubtless be referred to
The Hague tribunal for settlement In
1908. under President Roosevelt, we en-
tered into treaty with England which
provides that II dispute OF this kind
comes up and cannot be settled by the
exchange of notes, 1t shall be decided
by the permanent court OF arbitration
at The Hague"
Uncle Harry looked at his watch.
Hello, he said. ITS later than |
over "Wednesday this week bows ,ne we
stead OF Thursday. MS am going to
take Thanksgiving dinner with grand
mother. on Wednesday ] want 10 tell
you some interesting things about
Thanksgiving Day"
Copyright. 1915. by the NC SyndicateD
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
EXHIBITION Of WORK
BY BLIND FEATURED
Bazaar Is Opened at the
Raleigh Hotel by Aid Asso.
citation.

An exhibition Of work done by the
inmates OF the Home for the Blind
is a feature OF the bazaar which open
cd at the Raleigh Hotel this after
noon under the auspices Of the Aid
Association for the Blind. The bazaar
will be opened this evening and again
tomorrow afternoon and evening. y
score or more booths at which fancy
work. lemonade, cake. AMI numerous
other things can be purchased make
UP the bazaar. This evening will be
devoted to dancing. while tomorrow
evening a card party will be held In
connection with the affair.
The Aid Association for the Blind
which maintains the home gives a sim
liar affair annually for the berreft Of
the institution, the ways and means
committee OF the organization being
In direct charge Of the arrangements,
Mrs. sydney II. Jacobs is chairman Of
this committee.
The, various booths are under the
charge OF committee that Includes:
Fancy work ana dolls. Miss Henriette
c. Metzerott. candy and home made
cake, Mrs. John Hyde; aprons. Mrs.
Thomas W. Calver; bags. Mrs. william
f., Spransy; handkerchiefs and neck
wear. Mrs. =. r. Mullott. work OF the
blind inmates OF the home. Mrs. Annie
C.. Bell: flowers. Mrs. y. e. Harper;
lemonade. Mrs. Harry Mason.
The officers of the association are:
Mrs Richard sylvester. president: Mrs.
Henrie'te c. Metzcrott. first vice presi-
dent: Mrs. James +. Gilbert, second
vice president; Mrs. George II. Brown.
third vice president; Mrs. Emile Ber-
liner, fourth vice president: Mrs. sgd
ney II. Jacobs, recording secretary;
secretary; Mrs. p. p Muliett. financial
secretary. and Major Richard sylvest-
er. treasurer.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
Many Kinds of Rheumatism
One Sure Mode of Treatment
Authorities Say Don't Use Lniments. Treat
1t Through the Blood. You Can't Rub 1t Out!

Whether your trouble is Sciatica,
LumbaSo. or the dreaded Articular
rheumatism, the answer is the same,
You must treat it through the blood.
That is the only way to rid the sys-
TEN of uric acid. purify the blood and
revitalize the nerves. II the blood Is
freed from impurities. rheumatism
must go. This in short Is the exact
knowledge gained by the research
laboratories OF the =. =. y. 60. in
Atlanta. There tests have been made
for nifty years. They know what
rheumatism is. They know that
$. B. s., the remarkable blood tonic.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22

which they originated. will relieve
you OF rheumatism. Take s. -. =.
today. The complete recovery OF
thousands Of sufferers by the use OF
=. =. =. is positive proof that you can
be relieved. =. =. y. is a blood tonic
puriher that restores the blood.
reVitalizcs II, cleanses IL. makes it
pure as 1t was before 1t became
poisoned with impurities. <. =. =.
gives 1t strength to drive out these
impurities--the uric acid and organic
poison and with 1t the rheumatism.
Get =. :. 8. at your druggists. II
you need special advice. write to y. 8.
>. Co., Atlanta Ga.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
Uncle Harry Tells About the Note to Great Britain

TINE boys had opened the atlas and
were studying a map Of Europe.
when Uncle Harry entered.
Jimmy was tracing with his pen-
Gil the seacoast OF Germany
Hello. Uncle Harry" called out
Joe. We have been waiting for you.
You promised to tell us about the re-
cent note to Great Britain. and we're
all ready with lot OF questions to
ask you"
You are?" laughed Uncle Harry. as
he laid his coat across the back Of a
chair. Well. I'm all ready with the
answers. SO go ahead"
Jimmy drew several slips of paper
from the back of his geography on
each was written question. A mis-
chievous twinkle sparkled In Joe's eye.
Uncle Harry saw that the allied forces
had their heavy artillery ready.
United States protesting TO Great
Britain about"
Broadly speaking" answered Uncle
Harry, the President and Mr., Lansing,
Great Britain in preventing ships from
CARRYING goods from neutral countries
to Gerranv and Austria. has stopped a
great many ships It has had no right to
countries like Sweden and Denmark. In
great many cases ships have been
taken into British ports and held for
weeks. not because the British knew
that the goods were actually destined
for Germany. but because they suspected
that the cargoes were meant for the
enemy. and they wanted time to investi-
gate and make sure. Naturally these
methods have caused losses to American
business men,
But England says that in the civil
war we did the same thing" said Joe.
That Is not the case, however" said
Uncle Harry. I'm the civil war the
Union warships were instructed to visit
and search suspicious ships at sea, but
not to take them into port unless such
a search actually showed that the sh ps
were carrying contraband to the Con-
feierates."
I'm the civil war" said Jimmy. who
has a good average In his American
history, 1.-The North blockaded the sea-
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
For Sprains,
Lame mu.c'es

Absorbine. Jr, brings quick relief.
Keep it always at hand for instant use.
Athletes use Absorhlne, Jr.. for the
muscle that has been strained. for the
cut or luCeration that runs a chance OF
infection: for the abrasion that pains
and the limbs that are stiff and lame
from over-eXcrtion.
Walter johnson. the famous pitcher
of the Washington Americans, says:
Absorbing. Jr.. is Il first Class liniment
and rundown for tired muscles. | have
used 1t myself to advantage and can
heartily recommend 1t to ball players
everywhere"
Absorbinc. Jr.. is a concentrated anti
septic linlmCnt-only a few drops re-
HulIed a. an application. Il ~ safe
and pleasant to use-ieaves no greasy
residue. Sold by most druggists, 800
and $500 bottle or postpaid. Liberal
trial bottle for ,0c In stamps
w. +. YOUNG. L. ID. f,
AS Temple St.. Springfield. Mass
-.Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-11-22

ships from going to ports In Sweden
and Denmark"
President Wilson and Mr.. Lansing
believe ENGLAND has no right to do so.
England says. on the other hand. that
We have shipped many times more
goods to Sweden and Denmark since
the war began than we did before. and
that quite reasonably It may be Judged
that most OF these goods are being for
warded from these countries into Ger
many and Austria, In consequence.
England says. she is justified in hold
ing up many OF these shipments. Mr..
Lansing says. on the other hand that
The Washington times., 1915-11-22
TODAY'S BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.

Wilton Lackaye, Clara Kimball
Young and Paul McAllister in
"Trilby." adapted from the story
by George DuMaurier (Eduitable).
the Leader. Ninth between L and
r streets.
Dorothy Bernard and william Far
mum In THE Broken Law" (Fox
and Il streets.
William Farnum In ''One Million
Dollars tMetro Pictures). the
Strand. Ninth and d streets.
Pauline Frederick in Bella Donna"
adapted from the story of Robert
H.chens Famous Players). Loew's
Columbia. Twelfth and F streets.
Emmy Whelen In Tables Turned"
the Garden. 423 Ninth street
Ethel Clayton and George Soule
Spencer In The College Widow"
adapted from the play by George
AIDE Hubinl. the Elite. Fourteenth
Gertrude Mccoy and Augustus
SOM. the Georgia. A22 Georgia ave-
nue..
Rea Martin in THE Coquette"
(Kalem). the Masonic Auditorium.
Thirteenth street and New York
avenue.
Hilda spong In Divorced" (Equita-
ble), the Circle. nos Pennsylvania
avenue.
c. Aubrey Smith in John Glayde's
Honor" CPathe). the Olympic. l43l
u street.
Ethel Grandin in THE Price OF Am
billion" lkleine). the Revere. Geor-
gia avenue and Park road.
Victor Moore In "Chimmie Fadden,"
adapted from the stories by E. w
Townsend n.askY. Crandall's
Apollo, 624 II street northeast.
Note-These selections are made
from programs prepared by the
managers of the tneaters concerned,
and no responsibility is assumed for
arbitrary changes without notice to
The Times. They are based on the
personality OF the players and the
producing company and not per-
sonal inspection. except in. special
cases c. NJ,